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www.gothictimes.net The Official Student Newspaper of New Jersey City University Volume XXII, Issue 6 www.gothictimes.net February 15, 2012 Art Department rejects student’s piece for display By Allison Lozada “I’ve been working at NJCU for anti-Semitic, both of which the [With additional reporting by 42 years…and have never been painting is not.” the Gothic Times staff] confronted by anything like this Causing almost as much of a stir until that painting,” said Art Pro- as the painting itself was the reac- painting by an NJCU art fessor Raymond Statlander. “It’s tion of the art department, which student that was briefly an error for people to have the removed the painting shortly after Adisplayed in the Art build- platform for this. I wouldn’t give Statlander’s objections. While ing and then taken down has racism a platform.” some students on campus feel the caused a stir among art students Statlander said he felt the paint- move was an attempt to censor and faculty. ing was racist. When asked what the artist, officials with the Art Entitled “Mommy I Hate Them, he felt the artist was trying to con- Department claim that the work Too,” the painting by Daniel vey, he replied “It’s a direct paint- needed a clearer context in which Ruiz, 24, of Bayonne portrayed ing: The Jews killed Christ.” He to be displayed. a girl holding a picture that con- compared the display of the paint- “When it was taken down, the sists of a cross that had fruits sur- ing to screaming “fire” in a the- intent was not to remove it perma- rounding it, with the words “The atre. nently, or even for a long period Juice killed Jesus” scrawled “I never thought that the paint- of time,” said Prof. Herb Rosen- below. ing would cause even a slight berg, chair of the Art Department. Ruiz created the piece for a final stir,” said the artist Ruiz. “One “There was never an intent to cen- review in a color theory class professor was disgusted by it. He sor, but rather provide a dialogue taught by Professor Gerardo Cas- told me the work was hateful and Continued on page 2 tro. “I instructed all the students that the portrait should exemplify an approach of having content and story from which we can develop a series of paintings for our final review,” Castro said. He added that he never tells the students what they must paint – simply that the work must demonstrate the skills taught in the course. “I did not find the painting of- fensive at all,” Castro said. “The painting symbolically teaches us that we cannot become overzeal- ous and consumed by hate and not jump to conclusions about Photo by Kory Martinez others without having dialogue.” The artwork by Daniel Ruiz which was taken down from a display At least one other professor felt Photo by Kory Martinez in the Art department has caused some students to claim censor- Close up of the art piece which has caused controversy. differently. ship. $9K for Trustees’ tablets? LOL with Vince Royale By Anthony Miles Los Angeles hot spots and By Katherine Guest and New York night clubs for the Monir Khilla oi Rivera was always past four years. When asked ew Jersey City University the class clown, why he decided on the name (NJCU) recently pur- though he never change, he laughed and said chased brand new tablets R N thought comedy would be his “to be discreet and to avoid for the Board of Trustees (BOT) career. Better known by his having to make student loan meetings. The purchases are an at- stage name, Vince Royale, payments.” tempt to save money in paper the former NJCU marketing Royale is extremely down- costs. However, students are upset major turned “Funniest Co- to-earth and full of charisma that the money isn’t being used to median in Southern Califor- and he has an uncanny ability repair technological shortcomings nia,” has been performing in on campus. Continued on page 8 University President Hernandez confirmed he was the ultimate de- In this issue of The Gothic Times… cision maker when it came to the purchase of the tablets. He also google images News 2-4 A Macbeth with an NJCU twist consulted with Rafael Perez, Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tablet Goodbye Renata Taken by Storm Chair of the Board. There was no Loop shuttle missed a stop Features 8-9 official vote during the Board of In an e-mail interview, Phyllis [the BOT meeting]. The tablets NJCU recieves millions for STEM Become a tutor Trustees meetings. Szani. Assistant Vice President for are used by the board members Give a Chance Foundation news Family: all it needs is love “I am promoting environmental- Information Technology (IT), only during the board meeting.” Lifestyle 5 Simply Feel Better ism,” said President Hernandez. confirmed the purchase of 15 The 15 new 32GB Samsung Style your shape Declutter, don’t crash When asked how many mem- tablets and said, “The tablets are Galaxy 10.1 tablets were first Pre-date rituals Celebrating Black History Month bers received the tablets, Hernan- housed in the IT department in a used during the December 2011 Leap year, for better or worse Losers on a winning streak dez said nine. secure location. The IT depart- BOT meeting. The market price Art & Entertainment 6-7 Editorial/Opinion/Advice 10-11 ment is responsible for repairs. for the tablet is $589. The total However, upon further investi- Black Maria Film & Video Festival The tablets are made available by Sports 12 gation there were a total of 15 Albums you should listen to tablets ordered. IT staff and retrieved thereafter Continued on page 2 Page 2 The Gothic Times February 15, 2012 NEWS Goodbye Renata, we’ll miss you! Art piece rejected Continued from page 1 would only be offended if it was By Husniyah Ford bad craftsmanship and, in his about the issues that were poten- opinion, the piece was “very pro- ssistant Director for tially incendiary. These needed to fessional.” special projects and be discussed in a university Kory Martinez, 25, painting and Astudent activities, Re- forum.” drawing major from Newark, said nata Moreira has left the NJCU Rosenberg said the original dis- “His whole thing behind the community. Future marital play lacked any meaningful con- painting is more of what people plans have relocated her to San text, with no commentary about teach their children and also what Francisco, California. With her the work and no way for the artist little kids see their parents doing, many contributions to NJCU to share his thinking about what whether it’s hate.” and other local communities, the work portrayed. Rosenberg When asked what was the mes- Moreira is recognized as a dy- added that he thought in addition sage she got from the painting namic educator, activist and to displaying the artwork that Victoria Ducap, 19, biology mentor. there should be a major from Bay- Though now on the west forum for stu- onne said, “To coast, Moreira plans to con- dents and faculty show that kids tinue her pursuit of a PhD de- to discuss the don’t know any gree, never forgetting her painting and its better and that if decade long career and experi- possible inter- they’re raised ences with NJCU. pretations. with better guid- “Leaving was a bitter-sweet “I was pre- ance, they’d decision,” Moreira said. “I am pared to re-hang know the differ- excited to start a new phase it and provide ence.” with my loved one where we some additional “It’s borderline can be closer to nature, live a necessary con- offensive be- healthier lifestyle and maybe text,” said cause a child learn to slow down enough to Rosenberg, but doesn’t know smell the flowers, you know?” after the painting any better," Moreira was welcomed into was taken down, B r a n d o n the NJCU family in 2001 as an Ruiz subse- Littlepage, 21, academic advisor and testing quently took it business man- coordinator. In wasn’t until home. agement major 2005 that Moreira became the Regardless of Photo by Kory Martinez from Magnolia. the intent of the After the painting by Daniel When asked if Assistant Director for Special Photo provided by Renata Moreira Ruiz was taken down an upset Projects and Student Activities Renata Moreira with her cake. Art department, Castro agreed many students student posted this comment where she coordinated state- where the piece was originally with the depart- have reacted an- ment’s decision to wide conferences, advised to work here after graduation, forward to enjoy life.” displayed. SGO, chaired the LGBTQ and grily to the origi- take down the I ended up falling in love with Considering Moreira’s fear- nal decision to piece, he said Ally Taskforce, and co-chaired our student population and less personality, passion and the Women’s History Month remove it. “No, I did not agree. What was stayed much longer than I ini- dedication, her commitment to “This is not high school any- missing from all of this was a Committee. As an adjunct pro- tially thought I would,” Mor- teach and serve have not gone fessor, Moreira also taught first more. We are adults and, quite democratic process, a necessary eira said. unrecognized by the NJCU frankly, I have read worse in my process that creates a dialogue for year experience and interdisci- With a campus community student body. plinary courses. Workshops history books,” said Lauren all involved to reach a decision so rich in diversity, one is sure “It’s a shame that she’s leav- Evans, 22, Belleville, who is about the painting coming down.