What Price a Dorm Room?

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BANDING TOGETHER AT KEAN! Pep Band Cheers for Kean Basketball BY LISA MARTINEZ R. Delonas, and the three trumpets are played by Christopher A. Aleixo, Cristhi- On January 24, 2009 at 1 p.m. Kean an Mora, and Jessica L. Clayton. Carolyn University’s pep squad made its debut at P. Mullay plays the clarinet; Robert E. the Kean vs. Montclair ladies basketball DeMarco plays the saxophone; Michael game, the first athletic event at Kean with Conway plays the trombone; Feggens M. a band in 20 years. Kean is one of only two Monbrun plays the electric bass; Liam Ca- colleges in New Jersey to have a pep band, vadini plays the drums and Robyn Koenig- the other being Rutgers. berg plays the bells. The 15-piece band was led by Jerry Bry- Monbrun, the electric bass player, ant, Kean University trumpet professor, played in a pep band while in high school. and Dr. Tom Connors, the band’s direc- He first learned of the pep band try-outs tor. The band, much like a cheering squad, from a professor in the music depart- plays during time outs and halftime. ment, then later from trumpet professor Since the recent budget cut of the cheer- Jerry Bryant. Monbrun is also a music leading team, Kean athletics now has the major and will pursue teaching music af- THE PEP SQUAD AT PRACTICE. pep band to keep the crowd entertained. Currently, the pep band is scheduled to play at all of Kean’s home games for the Since the recent budget cut remainder of the basketball season. of the cheerleading team, What Price a Dorm Room? Auditions for next season will most likely be held during fall semester in late Kean athletics now has the By Jill Johnson space, state-of-the-art dining facilities, October into the first of November. computer lab, screening room, recreation- Roughly a year, ago Professor Bryant was pep band to keep the crowd Game rooms. Flat screen TVs. Student- al rooms and study space. approached about leading a pep band by controlled heating and air conditioning. Of the two new dorms one is for fresh- Dr. Anthony Scelba, the only other trum- entertained. These are juse some of the cool new fea- man and the other for upperclassmen. pet professor at Kean and the head of the tures of the new dormiroties opening here The freshman dorms will contain laundry music department. All band members au- ter graduating. in Fall 2009. services, study rooms, and community ditioned to become part of the pep band, “All that matters is how well we play and But there’s a catch. They cost more—up kitchens on the first floor of the eight floor which was open to all Kean students. how much we enjoy playing,” said Mon- to nearly $1,200 more per semester for an building. The building will hold a capacity The band currently consists of 15 pieces brun said. uppclassman apartment-style residence. of 420 students and two resident advisors played by Kean undergraduate students, Watch out for Kean University’s pep According to Public relations Specialist will be on each floor. The rooms will be 175 but has plans to expand to 30 pieces some- band at all home games this basketball Paul C.DiNero, the increased costs for the sq ft. and will be a suite-style dorm. time in the future. Of the band’s players, season in the Harwood arena because this new residence halls reflects the addition- On the first floor of the seven total floors the three flutists are played by Melissa years’ basketball season is a trial for the al amenities, including increased living in the upperclassman (Continued on page 2) N. Blinkoff, Lea Patterson and Suzanne pep band.

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INQUIRING PHOTOGRAPHER: What is your most memorable Valentine’s Day? By kelley pennisi

Deborah Locher Sharon Smith Andrew Li Stephan Cooper Junior, Marketing Sophomore, Visual Communications Sophomore, Visual Communications Sophomore, Economics

“One time my boyfriend made a picnic “Once I dated a guy in high school who “Once I wrote a poem for a girl I was “One time my girlfriend took me on a on the beach for me.” made a collage for me.” dating.” romantic vacation.”

One Artist’s Thought-provoking Work 2 Editorial & Anger Management 8 Horoscope & Crossword 10 Movies: Benjamin Button 2 Opinion: Following Your Dreams 9 Say Nuts to Food Allergens 11 ❤ 5 Rachel’s Rave-Restaurant Review 10 Women’s & Men’s Basketball 11/12 2 January 11, 2009 | The Tower Kean Faculty and Students in Washington D.C. for the Obama Inaugural

By Jessie Rivera large Sony Jumbotron screens. Students also had the opportunity to visit some of The History Department took part in the national monuments and museums, the nation’s historic moment last month such as the Smithsonian Institute. when four professors and some 70 stu- “Everyone was in such good spirits, dents attended Barak Obama’s Presiden- said senior Kristina Gibson, one of the tial Inauguration. students who attended the event. “People Kean University provided two buses for were very friendly towards one another. students. One bus was organized by the The crowd was very diverse and people History Department, and the other by were very united.” Student Organization. But there was one glitch. Gibson said the “It was absolutely a once in a lifetime trip wasn’t well-publicized among Kean experience. We got so cold, but it was ab- students and most had no idea the trip solutely worth it, said Department of His- was being organized. Asked about it, Dr. tory Chair Sue Ellen Gronewold Gronewold said that “originally it was to Assistant Professor of History Elizabeth be a Historical Society event and one bus, Hyde said that the original idea to attend so we contacted all the Kean University the Inaugural began with members of the Historical Society students and other His- History Society and History Department, tory Dept people first; Student Activities but in the end it was organized by Profes- did advertising through their networks for sor Jonathan Mercantini and Student Or- the second bus. Since it was winter break, Students and Faculty at the inaugural of Barack Obame, the 44th President of the United States. ganization in December and January. it was hard to expand it. We also only had “Thanks to the generous support of tory Department Chairwoman Sue Ellen the inaugural. a few faculty members who could act as President Farahi and the Issues ‘08 lecture Gronewold, Adjunct Professor Michael Upon arrival, they were sent to the Na- chaperones. Two buses were all we could series program, the trip was free of charge D’Angelo and the students arrived in tional Mall and then to Constitutional Hall handle, given all those constraints.” to students,” said Hyde. Washington at about 4:15 a.m. on Jan. where both students and faculty watched Hyde and Mercantini along with His- 20, the first day of school and the day of the Inauguration in person and on the

Black Turns Red: One Band’s Story Pick up The Tower at these locations:

By Rachel Rothspan his life has been about melodies and notes story of dreams coming true at the lowest • Administration Building, since before he can remember, but rock of points. First floor lobby Kean student Jackie DaSilva can re- didn’t enter until he was eighteen, be- “My dream is to just being able for my member a time when she was going to give cause his parents didn’t like it. He doesn’t music to change people’s lives, help people • Bruce Hall, up music once and for all. Her first band, feel that this hindered him in any way. become better versions of themselves,” First Floor Lounge Salt, had broken up, and the guitar lessons “I was able to establish a style of jazz/ that she had taken since she was fourteen, pop and gospel and merge it with rock, so • Center for Academic seemed to be all for nothing. But just as I think it was a good mix,” he says. Success, Lobby Jackie was losing hope, she got a call from Nunez identifies. “Music is one of my a friend of hers, Alex Nunez, asking to see passions and playing in a band is just the • Communications some of the songs she had written. Within normal way to live the passion,” he says. Department Office, a few months, her intentions to give up CAS 402 were giving way to a new project; a band known as Black Turns Red. “It’s a story of dreams • ESL Office, DaSilva is the lead singer of the progres- coming true at the lowest Willis Hall 301 sive rock band. The lineup also includes Nunez, who was able to see the potential of points.” • Harwood Arena, in a lot of her songs, as the lead guitar- OfficialBlack Turns Red website shot. by the basketball courts ist, and Victor Ladoano as the drummer. But aside from just the here and now, The trio has a rocky sound that gives the Black Turns Red has many aspirations to she says, “and connect people with good • Hutchinson Hall, message of hope out to their variety of make it in the music industry. They have emotions like peace, love, joy, etc. in a First Floor Lobby audiences. Black Turns Red has played at penetrated the world of Myspace, which grand scale!” • Hennings Hall, several local venues, recently including a gives them an edge to reaching their To the band, that’s what music is all college venue and a youth group. The band younger audience. The band’s dream is about. First Floor Lobby has also produced an EP, which can be to move out of the local shows and go on • Science Building, purchased from their website www.black- tour. Ladoano, who is just coming back You can check out Black Turns Red for yourself First Floor in hallway turnsred.com. from touring with another group, says he at Aftershock, hosted by Primiera Church in Eliza- All three band members have been in- really loves the excitement of being out on beth, NJ, on February 28th, at 7:30. Check out between Rooms 121 volved with music since they were chil- the road. blackturnsred.com for more information, photos, and 122 dren. Each has dabbled in several different Black Turns Red is still fairly new on and song clips. • Technology Building, instruments, and each considers music to the scene, but is quickly gaining recogni- hallway inside front door be one their passions. Ladoano says that tion and booking shows. For DaSilva, it’s a • Tower Newsroom, CAS 413 What Price Dorms? (Continued from page 1) • University Center, dormitory will be a screening room, hold- residency single residency double residency across from the cafeteria ing approximately 50 students, a comput- per semester per semester entrance er lab, a game room and a dinning hall. The rooms will be suite-style dorms with two Quad Apartment Residences Halls: $3,715 • Townsend Hall, rooms, one bathroom and living space. Rogers, Burch, Sozio, Bartlett First Floor reception area The building will house 408 students with Traditional Halls: one resident advisor on each floor. Also, Whiteman and Dougal 3,732 $3,534 • Vaughn-Eames Hall, there will be 24 single occupancy rooms in First Floor Lobby the hall. New Residence Halls: $4,100 At right are the rates for the new and Freshman Traditional Style • Willis Hall, First Floor, existing residence halls for the Fall 2009 New Residence Halls: Upperclassman across from the elevator and Spring 2010 semesters, according to Apartment Style $4,700 $4,300 DiNero.

GET PUBLISHED; JOIN THE TOWER Meetings Mondays @ 3:30 p.m., CAS 413 The Tower | January 11, 2009 3 Community College Students Get More Credit

By Charley Falkenburg law doesn’t have a major effect on Kean. credits still might not transfer to Kean. or she acquires 70 credits at a community “Kean has always been a generous trans- The law makes it possible for any passing college, Kean will only be allowed to accept Whether it’s scrounging around enough fer institution,” Kubow says. grade in a class to transfer over to a four 50. Before the law, Kean would have been money to pay tuition or worrying about How will community college classes and year college. This is mandatory unless it able to accept all 70 credits. term papers, college students are always four year college classes match up in or- is a class in a major where a certain grade The agreement does include several stressing about something. But one fear der for a seamless transfer to occur? The level is required in order to receive those requirements. It will include curriculum they can forget is whether they transfer answer is that all New Jersey community credits. Also, the skill level of the class standards as well as procedures and poli- seamlessly from a New Jersey community colleges’ general education courses must must match up to the skill level at Kean. cies for transfer issues, a student’s appeal college to Kean University. be the same in each school. This will in- Credits will also not transfer if a student process, annual review and agreement up- New Jersey recently has passed a new dicate that all the students who have date, and data collection. Since this law is law making it mandatory for all commu- achieved credit in those classes have re- only aimed at public institutions, private nity college credits to transfer to all pub- ceived the same level of skills. A commit- Thanks to the Lampitt Bill, colleges do not have to adhere to its rules. lic four_year colleges in New Jersey such tee with members from all of the 19 com- students will be able to If a private college would like to be a part as Kean called the State-Wide Transfer munity colleges was appointed to decide of the Agreement, it would be welcomed Agreement and coined as the Lampitt what courses should be considered general save their money and and approved. Bill. It states that an Associate’s Degree education courses. As a result every com- The state legislature will see how given by a public county community munity college is revising its general edu- further their education in each college is adjusting to the Lampitt college must be fully transferable and cation course list. a timely manner. Bill and will allocate the college grants count as the student’s first two years Although the Lampitt Bill may not accordingly. toward a Bachelor’s Degree at any New completely alter Kean, it has resulted in a Hopefully with the Lampitt Bill in ef- Jersey public college. few changes. The College of Education is chooses to change his or her major. Kean fect, the typical college student will be The reason for this change is that in the affected the most partly because the gen- also requires its students to take a mini- able to breathe a little easier. It may have past, many transfer students were forced eral education program is being changed. mum of 32 credits and at least half of their some flaws but it is designed to be fair to retake courses that they had already For one, there will be two different sets of required credits in their major at Kean to and simple. Although it has been in effect received credit for in another college. general education requirements: one for a get a Kean degree. Lastly, the law states since Sept 1, students have yet to see the This was redundant as well as expensive. Bachelor Science degree, which will con- that exactly half of the credits required for long term results. Regardless, it is a posi- Thanks to the Lampitt Bill, students will tain more electives, and one for Bachelor each major must be transferred. Before tive step in lending a hand to students be able to save their money and further of Arts. As a result, there will be a com- the Agreement, Kean used to accept up who want to continue their education. their education in a timely manner. pletely new guide sheet. to 92 credits. For example, if a student’s As everyone knows, a little help can go a According to Dr. Stephen Kubow, the There are still a few reasons why the major requires one hundred credits and he long way.

Liberty Hall Presents “The American President”

By Dawn M. Phillips

As the 44th president of the United States entered office, the Associated Press and the Department of Communication put together a Presidential Inauguration exhibit at Liberty Hall Museum entitled, “The American President.” The exhibit features 80 compelling photographs of American presidents taken from the AP photo archives, which contains more than 10 million images. The exhibit also displays American flags, Inaugural memorabilia, pins, tickets, and press tags from as far back as 1885. The Associated Press, the world’s oldest and largest news agency, has accompanied American presidents everywhere since Zachary Taylor was in office in 1848. Websites, broadcast outlets, and newspapers take services from the AP, and view its photojournal- ism as having great importance and impact around the world. The room is set up with 16 exhibitions with the 80 pictures presented. Each exhibit represents a different period of time in the White House with labels such as “At Ease,” “For the Record,” “Assassinations and Attempts,” “Crisis and Scandal,” “International Relations,” “At War,” and “Campaigns and Elections.” The exhibits capture presidents at significant moments ranging from the assassination of Kennedy, to Clinton’s impeach- ment, to Obama and Hillary Clinton running head to head for the democratic spot. “We hope the images in ‘The American President’ will give Kean students a richer appreciation of our nation’s leaders and also energize those considering careers in the news business,” said Paul Colford, the Associated Press’ director of Media Relations. Liberty Hall exhibit. The exhibit is on display until Feb. 20. Admission is free for Kean students and is open from Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4p.m. will be given on February 10 at 1 p.m., February 11 at 12:45 p.m., and February 12 Several events are being held to highlight the exhibit. On Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m., Dr. at 7:30 p.m. Christopher Lynch, chairman of the Communication Department will give a presenta- The final event is on Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. when Professor Pat Winters Lauro, Assistant tion on presidential campaign infomercials, starting with Ronald Reagan. The discus- Professor of Journalism and adviser to The Tower, hosts a discussion among journalists sion talks about the power of images as well as ways to become critical citizens. about news coverage of the 2008 presidential election in a new world of blogs, MySpace Liberty Hall is hosting a lecture entitled, “Presidential Tidbits and Trivia.” Lectur- and YouTube. er Sid Frank will entertain all with tidbits and trivia of past presidents. The lecture

Announcement: Professors: Please join Dr. John Bauer, Professor Emeritus in English, Tell Us About Your New Classes at one of three special seminars entitled “Writing Essays for Scholarship Applications.” The workshops will be held on Tues- day, February 17; Monday, Monday, February 23; and Monday, Attention Kean professors! The Tower wants March 2 in the Hennings Hall Auditorium (Room 113) dur- to tell the campus community about new course ing College Hour from 3:20-4:30 p.m. In addition to being a offerings for Fall 2009. Please send the course retired member of the Kean University Faculty, Dr. Bauer also name, department, and a brief description to serves on the Foundation Board as the Scholarship Chairman. [email protected]. The course will be pub-

For more information, please contact Dave Farrokh, Director of lished in a listing of new courses in the March 11 Scholarship Services at (908) 737-3481 or e-mail edition. 4 January 11, 2009 | The Tower ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Artist’s Work Raises Issues About Politics and Human Rights

By Raquel Fernandes human suffering as the result of the lies and hidden agendas of political leaders. “I’m just one person,” she said. “How “I start out with figures, cut them out, can my work bring those questions to and reassemble them. I then draw on the surface?” “Who are we listening to? Is canvas and develop the text from things what they are telling us true? Can we I read; phrases of what was happening change it?” in our time, and what our leaders are Tatana Kellner is one person whose art telling us.” has been inciting critical thoughts about Another unique work in this exhibit, politics and human rights. Re-consider, features a number of individ- Growing up in communist Czechoslo- ual hand-made paper heads with sketched vakia, Tatana Kellner is the daughter of faces. two Holocaust survivors, and at a young “I hand make the paper out of pliable, age adapted dissent toward her political linen fibers,” said Kellner. “It’s about authorities. beheading from being at war. It’s a “As the daughter of Holocaust survivors bunch of talking heads, representing the and growing up in communist Czechoslo- heads of our leaders, leading us on the vakia, I learned to mistrust authority, and wrong path.” question official doctrines,” said Kellner. Re-consider, sizes of individual heads with transfer drawings on hand-made paper Kellner’s exhibit, Embarrassing Facts, “The current political landscapes with the will be on display in the CAS art gallery erosion of civil liberties, the misinfor- comprised two rows of hanging banners, prise multiple mediums including text until March 16. For more information mation fed to us by our leaders, and the for which Kellner compiled hundreds of from leader’s speeches, legal documents, on the CAS art gallery, visit www.kean. manipulation of facts by the media has victim’s images from The New York Times,’ and sketched faces which focus on both edu/~gallery. For more information on motivated me to refocus my artistic con- “Portraits of Grief,” and screen-printed victims and victimizers. Tatana Kellner, visit her website at www. cern from exploring my personal history, these images onto long, trailing sheets “My work makes you question every- tatanakellner.com. albeit political, to taking a direct stance of organza. thing,” said Kellner. “It makes you want “What can you do as an individual? on contemporary politics.” Kellner’s latest exhibit, Embarrassing to turn away and look back. It makes Make people think about what we are be- Kellner’s work is not new to Kean. Her Facts, uses responsive and distorted im- you uneasy.” ing told. Is it true? Whose truth do we installation, Requiem for September 11, ages of bodies and faces to direct our focus One specific painting in this exhibit hear, and who decides?” was hanging on display in Kean’s CAS toward the corrupt and dishonest actions entitled, They Lied, uses text, paint, and building until just recently. This collection of political leaders. Kellner’s works com- separately sketched faces to represent the

Benjamin Button Pleases Crowds

Jill Johnson

Brad Pitt grabs the attention of audiences everywhere with his most recent movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This unusual, twisted, yet mind-grabbing movie chronicles the story of Benjamin Button, a child born looking like a man in his eight- Celebrating 50 years ies that ages backwards, appearing young-  of exible, affordable er each year. Set in New Orleans, director Graduate Studies. David Fincher begins Button’s story with  Button’s birth On November 11, 1918, just as the people of New Orleans cele-  brated the victory of World War I. Shortly after giving birth to her son, Mrs. Button (Joeanna Sayley) passes away. Her hus-  band, Thomas Button (Jason Flemygn), looks at his newborn child only to see GRADUATE STUDIES wrinkled skin and arthritis—the appear- OPEN HOUSE ance of that of an 85-year-old man. Angry Tuesday, March 3 at his wife’s passing and his child’s ugly 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. appearance, Mr. Button leaves his child on Free parking a stranger’s doorstep—the doorstep of a with validation. nursing home owned by Queenie (Taraji P. Henson) and Tizzy (Mahershalalhashbaz Movie poster for Benjamin Button EDUCATION • ART • BUSINESS COUNSELING • CRIMINAL JUSTICE Ali). Queenie takes the baby into her arms younger, experiencing war, friendship, and HEALTH SCIENCES • MUSIC and raises the baby as her own, naming the romance he shares with his long-time PSYCHOLOGY • SECURITY STUDIES him Benjamin. Although doctors believed friend, Daisy. This mind-capturing movie Benjamin would not live long, Benjamin’s will have audiences glued to their seats. life unfolds as he grows older and appears Spring 2009 Student Enrollment Rises

By Jill Johnson New Jersey City University schedule and now a sudden drop in the Hepburn Hall, Rm. 202 economy that could affect student’s ability 2039 Kennedy Boulevard With registration now officially closed, to pay tuition. Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597 student enrollment for the spring 2009 As of Jan. 14, 2009, student enrollment TO RSVP CALL TOLL-FREE: (877) 722-1320 OR E-MAIL: [email protected] shows a slight increase compared to Spring was 12,124 and within less than a month 2008, according to university spokesman increased by 1,443 students. Yet, this in- Stephen Hudik. crease is not as big compared to the Spring Student enrollment as of Feb. 2 was 2008 semester increase. On Jan. 14, 2008 13,567, an increase of 487 students from the student enrollment stood at 10,033, but the same period a year ago. The numbers, increased to 13,080 a week later, display- as always, are watched closely, especially ing a 3,047 student enrollment increase. this semester because of the new class The Tower | January 11, 2009 5 Valentine’s Day, 2009 Valentine’s Day on a Student Budget

By Lillie Morales-Torres Good Old Fashioned Chocolates. Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Even on a student’s budget, one can afford to give a box of chocolates. They can run from $1 to Times are hard and money is tight. But that doesn’t serve as an excuse to skip Val- $40. The size doesn’t matter. Pair the chocolates up with a poem or love letter and you’re entine’s Day this year, especially if you want to remain on your beau’s list of favorite good to go. people. A student’s budget is a small one but there are still big ways to celebrate without going broke. And if you are lucky enough to have a special someone in your life, it is the A Picture Show. What better way to celebrate your love than through photos. De- one day you get to express your love for them. Here are some ideas to help save your low pending on how long you’ve been with your Valentine, a picture show can be a fun way budget on Valentine’s Day. to celebrate. Gather your best couple’s photos from when you first started dating until now. Put them together on a slideshow, Power Point presentation, or DVD. You can add The power of a simple rose. Dating back before the Victorian era, the gift of a your favorite song(s), captions and more. If you plan on a candlelight dinner at home, rose was how a person expressed their feelings to another. Roses are timeless and they you can compliment it with the picture show playing in the background. also show a romantic side of you. It’s also how you give the rose. You can be romantic by leaving the rose in your loved one’s car or on their windshield with a little note. Or on Candlelight Dinner for Two. Create your own candle light dinner. A bottle of their pillow, at their desk, or in their drawer. The list goes on. If you have a little more to wine, candles, soft music (make a playlist), and pizza or even take-out. But do it with spend, get a dozen roses and make a game of it. Place a rose in different places you know class. Make sure to toss the pizza box and place the pizza on a nice platter. Set the table. your Valentine will find it along with little notes or clues to another surprise. But don’t Use wine glasses. Maybe add a salad to your menu. Think restaurant style. After dinner, forget, although the giving of twelve roses is considered one of the ultimate love signs, turn the music up a little and ask your Valentine to join you to a dance. one rose will surely do the trick. A Broadway Play. Students can enjoy a Broadway play for almost more than half the price off with Student Rush tickets. But you have to be prepared to hustle for this You can be romantic by leaving the rose in your loved ones one. Here’s the catch. Tickets have to be bought as early as ten in the morning when the box office opens. Be sure to have your student ID on hand. You can purchase up to two car or on their windshield with a little note. Or on their tickets per ID. Deciding which play to see and calling the box office ahead of time is best. pillow, at their desk, or in their drawer. For more information, check out nytix.com/broadway

Bake. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his through his stomach. So, Love letters. Another old way of sharing feelings is through writing. Whether it is think back to your easy bake oven days and start a bake fest! Make a heart out of cup- through poetry or a simple letter describing how you feel about your Valentine, it will cakes, say ‘I Love You’ on a cake, or make heart-shaped cookies. You’ll certainly get on surely score some points in the romance department. Make sure to write it by hand; your Valentine’s sweet side. it’s more romantic. You can add more flair if you write it in calligraphy style. If you lack in writing skills, you can always steal a poem from one of the greats like John Keats or Display your Love. A gesture that made the news a few years ago was the story of Mark Twain. Just be sure to give them credit for it. It may not be original but your Val- a man who took a can of red spray paint and wrote across the snow in his front lawn, ‘I entine will see that you spent time and did your research to find a poem that expresses Love You, the Love of my Life’ to his wife. You may not have a front lawn full of snow but the way you feel about him or her. For inspiration, try www.lovingyou.com or Forever you can be creative. Make a sweet message out of rocks, construction paper or flowers. Yours: Letters of Love. Write a message in lipstick; that’s always a classic.

Coupons. Not the kind you use at a supermarket, the kind your Valentine can use on There are countless ways to show you care on this special holiday. And even though you. If you’re creative, an inexpensive way to give love to your valentine is through cou- money may be tight, it’s not how much you spend but what you do and how you do it. pons. Simply make little coupons, decorate them with hearts or anything that screams Your beloved will cherish that forever. Valentine’s Day, and staple the coupons together. Examples: Good for a massage, foot rub, carwash, kisses, hugs; etc.

Happy Valentine’s Day! See if someone sent you a personal message!

Even if this will never Sam, You are very lucky to To: Carmine Polar bear!!!!!!! I love you get to you, I just want to have me as your wife, Love I thank the Lord everyday so much and I’m so glad finally tell you, that to- Always Michelle because you are a part of that we can make the best day tomorrow and always I my life. uh-oh Oreos together!! love you.—tam From, Norma Love you!

Babe-Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤ I love you with ALL my To: Krunal, I love you. I love you!—Me heart Noel! You are my From: Priyanka best friend and I can’t To Liana, my lil love bug My boyfriend and I have wait to become your wife. Carolyn, I love you and Happy Valentine’s Day been together for a year Love, Vanessa only you forever. Xoxo and seven months. We have —Bart Love always, absolutely nothing in Mike- Another Valentine’s mami common. Yet, our relation- Day together! Just want ship is great. We support you to know I love you and each other in our differ- good luck this season. ❤ ent interests and hobbies Love, Your biggest fan and have learned to grow Oli, together. He’s been there Happy V-day for me in times of need ❤ Love you always, and helps me in anything. I Bebe just want him to know how Mac, ketchup, and honey ❤ important he is to me and mustard: I love you guys!! Kerry-Lynn, Happy Valen- how thankful I am to have We are the most fun peo- tine’s Day baby. You are him in my life. I love you, ple I know and my life amazing. I hope all Andrew! would definitely not be of your dreams and wish- the same without you! es come true. Love always Love always, cheese! and forever, John James ❤ Q & A By KELLY NEMETH

CAMPBELL MANGANIELLO AICH RIZZO MURPHY FENEIS

1. Do you feel that there is more pressure on the team having been to the College World Series twice in a row?

There will always be pressure in every There is always going to be some kind There is always pressure from year to No not at all because the team No, I think there was more pressure Naturally, Yes. We’ve been fortunate game we play because every team of pressure on Kean Baseball. Teams year to top what you accomplished last believes that we should be part of the last season after winning the World to have very talented players over the will have us already marked on their come out to beat us. Our coaches put season but pressure is something we World Series every year or at least be Series and trying to defend the title. past few years and it’s not every day schedule before their season even us in pressure situations all the time to deal with on a daily basis in practice. competing for the chance to go to the There is always pressure because of you come across good talent and good starts. But we will be very prepared prepare us to deal with big games, so So to most of us, it’s just business as World Series. The only pressure that I our schedule and conference games. team chemistry. Hopefully, we can and used to every situation due to even though the pressure is there, we usual. feel the team has is learning everything But after we finish this last month or overcome the pressure. You are only every little detail that the coaching have a way of handling it. the coaches want us to learn about the so of practice, Neil prepares us for as good as last game you played and staff puts us in day in and day out game. If we execute them, we will be whatever the season may bring. as of right now, we’re starting from a during practice. fine. clean slate.

2. What makes the Kean Baseball Team unique?

The team is very unique due to the fact We are a close-knit bunch of guys on What makes us unique is that some The team is unique because it’s Kean Baseball team is unique because Our close knit family atmosphere filled that there are no selfish players only and off the field. We have a lot of fun, of the guys that come in as recruits more of a family atmosphere. We do of the tight bond we share amongst with superstitions and great memories. concerned about themselves. Everyone most of the time in the form of pranks. could’ve went to larger, d1 schools everything together and that’s what each other including the players and I’ve played on many teams throughout works very hard and we all know that if The young guys catch on real quick but didn’t. They chose to play here makes us so successful throughout the coaches. I’ve been on a lot of teams my life but none compare to Kean. we do not fulfill our certain roles, then to our sense of humor as a team; we over other colleges because they want years. in general and never have I been this we will not be successful in achieving make fun of each other a lot. to be a part of what Kean Baseball is close with my teammates and coaches. our goals throughout the course of the all about and it’s that dedication to It’s such a family atmosphere here at year. the team and the program that makes Kean. You know the guy next to you playing here so enjoyable. would do whatever it takes to help you out.

3. What will you miss the most about playing for Kean?

I will miss all the jokes everyone I will miss seeing all of the guys on a Traveling to California and playing What I will miss the most is going I’ll miss having fun with all my : I played at a college prior to Kean, makes inside the locker room or out on daily basis at practice and games. Also games out on the west coast. out every day, hanging out with the teammates and coaches who I became and having both experiences makes me the field that keeps everyone loose at the team trips are a great time. The team in the locker room, and playing so close with throughout my years realize how lucky I was to come here. all times. thing I will miss the most is playing for a chance to win another National playing here. I have been a part of an amazing team baseball at the level we play at. Championship. with great guys on and off of the field. I’ll miss playing baseball with these guys that I consider my family. I also learned a lot from the coaches and I’ll miss their help and support over the years.

4. What is your most memorable moment?

Getting two wins in one day in the I think being a part of the Kean Getting a save in the semi-final game My most memorable moment would Defending the title and heading back The most memorable moment freezing cold when I think my arm baseball team that won our region, of the College World Series on my 20th have to be the 2007 trip to the World to the World Series. Winning it all for me was pitching the Regional went numb by the end of the second our conference, and the national birthday and getting a cake smashed in Series. How we won regionals in extra in 2007 was something I’ll never Championship game in 2007 that led game. championship is pretty memorable. my face as soon as I left the stadium. innings really gave us the belief that forget, but then last year, being back us to the programs first World Series. Most importantly, I will miss all the we are a top team in the country. Then, there trying for another national Of course, being a member of the good times throughout my four years how we had to head to Wisconsin to championship was unbelievable as 2007 National Championship team here. try to win a national championship. All well. was also something that I will never we kept saying is just don’t go two and forget. out and win one game and build from there. The thing that mostly helped us in the World Series was the fans that made the trip out. There were people driving 18 hours just to see us play. That was my most memorable moment as a cougar.

5. What are your goals for your final year?

Walk away with every trophy possible. We want to win every game; the The same thing we do every year, try to This year my goal is to go out there Go out strong, and hopefully end up My goals for this year are to help regular season title, the conference take over the world. and be healthy for the whole season back in Wisconsin. continue with the team’s success tournament, the region, and the and help the team in any way I can. and go back to the World Series for national championship. To have a presence on the mound that the third straight year. Baseball is allows the team behind me to know something I hope to never stop playing. that we have a great chance to win. A Being a senior is ending one chapter of goal that I have for the team is to get my life but also the beginning of a new back to the College World Series. journey. Q & A By KELLY NEMETH Photography and layout by Ana Maria Silverman

CAMPBELL MANGANIELLO AICH RIZZO MURPHY FENEIS

1. Do you feel that there is more pressure on the team having been to the College World Series twice in a row?

2. What makes the Kean Baseball Team unique?

3. What will you miss the most about playing for Kean?

4. What is your most memorable moment?

5. What are your goals for your final year?

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ANGER MANAGEMENT LIKE MOM ALWAYS SAID, PROFESSORS: JUST CONTACT US

By Kelly Nemeth

Every student loves to hear those two special words, “Class canceled.” However, our way through campus. When we finally reach our class late, due to the slow drive when that is not the case it can become not only a dangerous hassle, but an annoyance and walk, you realize that there are only five other people in the classroom. A discus- as well. sion about how ridiculous it is that we had to come to class is heard until we get inter- When there is snow falling and you do not have the luxury of living on campus, you rupted by a teacher who is not ours. “Your professor cancelled,” she says as she walks need to drive. In some cases, you need to drive at least an hour to get to school on a out of the room. normal day and when it is bad weather it could take even longer. Kean rarely closes We have not come all this way just to have our professor cancel. Couldn’t he or she school because apparently it feels blizzard conditions are not hazardous enough to can- send an email to tell us this? The professor has decided it is too dangerous to drive all cel classes. Instead, we need to get in our cars—or in buses and trains—and face the ice, the way to Kean, yet makes us go all the way tp school just to turn around and go back? traffic, and road closures. Now, you have the journey home to think about the pointless trip you just made. We ask When you finally get to school, thankful to have made it, you face your next battle. our professors this: next time, please somehow let us know in advance. Or, maybe, Kean We have to walk on icy paths to get to class. We cling onto our bags and slowly slide should actually close for once. The Tower | January 11, 2009 9 OPINIONS Is Chivalry Dead or Is It Just In Hiding?

By Rachel Rothspan ideals of virtue, love and honor. A chiv- worse, nothing at all. Manners all over, it alrous mate is one who goes out of their seems, are dead. Once upon a time, princes rescued prin- way to make life easier for their lover— But maybe chivalry isn’t completely cesses from the evils that befell them, val- little things like opening the door or pull- gone. Maybe it’s just hiding—camping out iant soldiers went into war to bring back ing out a chair to big things like protec- waiting for our generation to get tired of honor to the women that they loved, and tion and consideration for the feelings living without it. Maybe when the time is toads were royalty, waiting for their per- of the other. right, chivalry will pop back out into the fect mate to come along and kiss them But today, it seems like all we hear is world and bring back the element that back to their handsome and stately form. unconventional language to express the once wowed the people and now seems to Fast forward to today, when the clos- attractiveness of the opposite sex. Rela- only exist in bad chick flicks. est thing we get to a knight in shining ar- tionships have been reduced to fleeting How do we get to it? I think it’s just a mor is a guy in New York City covered in affairs, and even those that make it to the matter of holding the door for the people metallic paint pretending to be the Statue long term seem to be growing more and behind you, or saying thank you when of Liberty. more inconsiderate at best. they do it for you. If we make small ges- It is common place to hear the cliché This shouldn’t be surprising when you tures, we might find out the meaning of “chivalry is dead” being thrown around. take into account the fact that even in our honor and all kinds of things that once Can it be true that there is no one left who every day lives, the world seems just plain made relationships—and just living in has a heart of decency? rude. No one holds the door anymore; general—a lot more pleasant. It might go Chivalry is a term that stems from those who do find that people usually are you?” to the person serving you is of- a long way. knighthood—the concept is based on the don’t say thank you. Asking a quick “How ten met with a snappy answer of “Fine”, or Save chivalry; start using it.

When Going After a Dream Seems Like an Endless Journey

By Lauren Buttacavole led her to change her major to Chemistry. She said she knows that she made the right decision. Maybe you don’t want to be a princess or an astronaut anymore, and pretending to “Going to college is very challenging,” said Almonte. “And not everyone can handle it.” fly around the house like superman would be a bit bizarre at this time, but what’s wrong Almonte thinks students need more career counseling to help figure it all out. Un- with having a dream? Yes, it’s a good idea to drop the far-fetched, crazy ideas from long fortunately there isn’t a Confusion 101 class that features all the essential lessons such ago, but why are so many students today giving up on what they really want to do with as finding a career path and overcoming a lack of confidence. However, I discovered their lives? options are available on campus to help give you the confidence needed or a push to Many college students consult friends, families, professors or professionals to seek someday open a door to a future career. advice about courses or career paths, but too often they walk away confused or doubt- Carolyn Galligan, career specialist at Kean’s Career Development and Advancement, ful. Our university should be a place to find answers. So where are these answers found? says students may be doubtful about what they want to do, and sometimes they are liv- Behind Door Number One? Or is it Door Number Two or Three? ing what their parents want and not fulfilling their own dreams. Many times, they don’t have the right amount of career information and that also can be frustrating. Kean’s career counseling is provided to help students with resumes, interviews, and Sometimes just getting out there into the real world can finding a career choice. She said career counseling holds workshops and sit-down confer- ences to help you become knowledgeable and give you the right amount of information. be a difficult and exhausting adjustment. She said counselors sit down with students and help them know themselves and their values. They won’t tell you what you should do but instead help you decide for yourself. Sometimes, the advice that students may receive is based upon other people’s beliefs, “It’s first important to understand yourself,” Galligan explained. experiences, and their own career choices. This might not be the best advice for you, and This sounds like good advice. Students can also take a test to help find their interests it can be difficult for students to discover what to do or what’s out there for them. To if they are unsure about choosing a major, or even if they want to know whether they them, school just seems like an endless journey. are in the right one now. Going to career fairs are also a good idea. Kean is having a ca- Other times, many people hold on to dreams for so long and just don’t see anything reer fair on April 23 in the CAS building that could be beneficial to students in preparing happening. These individuals have dreams inside, waiting to be achieved. They want to resumes and talking to people in various fields. pursue their passion instead of the road to realism. Sometimes just getting out there into the real world can be a difficult and exhausting Richard Oathout, a sophomore majoring in English, with an emphasis in Writing, adjustment. Career Development and Advancement, located in room 123 on the first dreams of publishing a Fantasy/Science Fiction book he is writing. He said that he is floor in the CAS building, is there to help. confident about what he wants to do, but he is discouraged from finishing his book. But for now, know that in life you never know what could happen- and it’s ok. Some- “Sometimes I get grades that discourage me” said Oathout. “And a bad grade will keep times the best things in life happen when you’re not looking for them. me from getting my book published.” Keep aiming at your dreams-through fears and doubts, struggles and hardships that The endless doubts are like walking into a pit of despair. Hearing mixed messages may bring obstacles in your course. Always keep an open mind because opportunities from people, (seemingly everyone) soon turns your hopes into discouragement. You are are everywhere. It’s up to you to find those ways to gain experience and put yourself out not alone. If you truly believe something is meant for you, don’t give up on it. Instead, there to one day fulfill your dreams. But you will never know what you are capable of get more information. unless you continue to pursue your potential. School is just the beginning. Yoelle Almonte said she changed her major four times. Her previous major was in Accounting but an accounting professor said the business industry is “evil,” which Lauren Buttacavole is a senior who is majoring in English.

Mother of Six Didn’t Need Eight More

McClatchy-Tribune News Service A new law couldn’t make it any more considered dangerous for both the ba- To more firmly prohibit cases like Sule- clear that this multiple birth was unac- bies and the mother. Infertility experts man’s, lawmakers would have to set a limit Some 4.1 million babies will be born ceptable. Here’s what two leading experts with a shred of ethical sense discourage on the number of embryos a woman could in the United States this year. Whatever in the field told reporters: anything more than twins because of the have implanted. Italy and Germany have the actual total, it’ll be eight more than it “If she is fertile and was given infertil- huge risks, not to mention the high costs done this, deciding on three. But imagine should have been. ity treatments, then we’ve left ethics and to the mother and the hospitals where the debate it would spark here, raising re- The birth of octuplets to single-mom Na- we’re into malpractice,” said Arthur Ka- such babies are born. Kaiser Permanente ligious questions and giving new meaning dya Suleman last week has raised a ruckus, plan, the University of Pennsylvania’s di- Bellflower Medical Center reportedly used to a woman’s right to choose. not the least of it from anguished medical rector of the Center for Bioethics. a 46-member team to deliver the babies, Maybe anyone considering having trip- ethicists throughout the nation. So natu- “When we see something like this in and the cost of raising the octuplets is es- lets or more should have to spend a few rally there’s talk of legislation to prevent the general fertility world, it gives us the timated at $2.5 million. weeks in a nursery trying to care for mul- this kind of misuse of fertility treatment. heebie-jeebies,” said Michael Tucker, a Of the 4 million babies projected to be tiple babies with no help. That wouldn’t But let’s hold off. Medical guidelines researcher in infertility treatment. “If a born in the United States this year, only have stopped Suleman, who already had already in place should have stopped this medical practitioner had anything to do 7,000 will be higher-order multiple births six children. But for practically anyone travesty. One isolated case is no reason for with it, there’s some degree of inappropri- —less than two-tenths of 1 percent. else, it would do the trick. legislators to veer into the quagmire of ate medical therapy there.” And 95 percent of those will be triplets. reproductive regulation when they’ve got Higher-order multiple births—the me- This shows that the current guidelines The above editorial appeared in the San Jose Mer- more urgent things to worry about. dical term for three or more babies—are are effective. cury News. 10 January 11, 2009 |The Tower RACHEL’S RAVE Alice’s Tea Room

Rachel Rothspan flowers. To appease hunger, the tearoom is known for its seasonal and year-round Imagine the enchantment of a childhood scones and jams. tale, soaked in the warmth and comfort of But the enchantment does not have to a cup of tea. Now place it in the middle of stop within the walls. Chapter I, the first the hustle and bustle of New York City, to be built, offers a selection of teas and and you have Alice’s Tea Cup. The venue souvenirs in a gift shop that precedes the opened its doors in three separate parts tearoom. In addition, alicesteacup.com of Manhattan. For brunch or just for an sells many items and teas, and also lists afternoon snack, Alice’s Tea Cup serves a the menu and products. variety of teas, pastries and cakes within All three store locations now serve its walls decorated with quotes and scenes breakfast on the weekdays, brunch on the from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. weekends and lunch every day. So, step Despite the busy streets outside the away from reality and indulge in Alice’s walls, Alice’s Tea Cup is one of the few Tea Cup. escapes from the stressors of the world. The teas have creative names such as Sun- Alice’s Tea Room can be found on 102 West 73rd set, which is an artful blend of lemon, St. (Chapter 1), 156 East 64th St. (Chapter II), orange, rose petals, rosehips and hibis- or 220 East 81st St (Chapter III). Each location is cus. There is also Birthday tea, which is a open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. mixture of black teas, tropical fruits and The front of the west side location

MYSTIC STARS WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services 02.14.09

Today’s Birthday (02-14-09) Caution is advised this year. Have a few good backup plans. If the first, second or third doesn’t work, you’ll know what to do anyway. Or pretty close. You’ll still have to think on your feet, but you can easily do that. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 By now you should have your priorities set and know what you can afford. Review your finances again before you go shopping. Allow someone else to pitch in. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5 Postpone your excursion until after the chores are finished. They’re taking longer than expected, but that’s the way it is. Get somebody to help. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Harsh words can hurt, especially when they come from somebody you love. Don’t make too big a deal of it, though. Forgiveness is the key. You get to do it first. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5 You’re getting into a more favorable position, but don’t drop your guard. Don’t believe every rumor you hear, either. Communications are apt to be garbled. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 The more you learn, the more you realize that you don’t know enough. It’s like that now. Proceed with caution, but definitely proceed. This is the exciting part. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 It’s hard to turn down a request, especially from someone you love. You’ll have to do it, though, for their own good. They might not understand now, but they will later. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Now that you know what you want, figure out how to produce it for less money than it would cost people who don’t have your imagination. That’s the challenge. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6 Complications continue to arise for the next few days. Proceed with caution. Check and double-check any “facts” you receive. Don’t gossip, and don’t believe what you hear. Build a watertight argument. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 Good idea to think before you speak. Complete honesty is your standard, of course. You don’t know exactly what that is, so don’t offer comments. First, assess the situation further. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 You’re walking on the edge of the sword. You must be vigilant, yet relaxed and confident. Get as far on that path as you can. It gets easier with practice. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 Don’t race off on a wild goose chase. Find out more before you go. You may decide to abandon that mission. Think long before you take action. Think of good reasons why not. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5 Hold back on your final decision. You don’t have enough information. You may have to invent something that has never existed before. To hurry would be foolish, at the very least.

Visiting Scientist to Speak at Meteorology Club

The Student Chapter of the AMS/NWA at Kean University (the Meteorology Club) will host visiting scientist, Paul Kocin on Thursday February 19th at 7:00 p.m. on the Kean University Campus.

Kocin will present his research of winter weather as well as discuss a few notable winter weather events. Kocin and Dr. Louis Uccellini, director of the National Center for Environmental Protection are co-authors of a comprehensive book set on winter weather in the Northeastern United States. The two meteorologists also co-developed the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS) to classify snowstorm intensity on a scale of 1-to-5. Kocin was also the face of the “Storm Update” segment on The Weather Channel as the winter weather expert.

The chapter asks guests to bring one item of non-perishable food to the event as part of the chapter’s donation to the local community food bank in Union, New Jersey. The Tower | January 11, 2009 11 HEALTH & FITNESS The FDA and Peanut Butter

Dr. Josh Palgi and lergens. As a result, food labels will help the food poisoning in the world each year. Dr. Dr. Jessica Adams allergic consumers to identify offending Salmonella is a general name for a group foods or ingredients so they can more eas- of about 2000 closely related bacteria that The U. S. Food and Drug Administration ily avoid them. The Center for Food Safety causes illness by reproducing in the diges- (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. De- and Applied Nutrition is the branch of the tive tract. In more serious causes, the bac- partment of Health and Human Services FDA which is responsible for ensuring the teria may enter the lymph tracts, which responsible for protecting and promoting safety and accurate labeling of nearly all carry water and protein to the blood, and the Nation’s public health. The agency is food products in the United States. While the blood itself. organized into the following subdivisions more than 160 foods can cause allergic re- The FDA announced it was working each focused on a major area of regulatory actions in people with food allergies, the with the Justice Department to explore responsibility. law identifies the eight most common al- possible criminal charges against Peanut lergenic foods. The eight most common Corporation of America for shipping out • The Office of the Commissioner (OC) allergenic foods are: products after it was known the facility • The Center for Drug Evaluation and Re- was contaminated with salmonella and search (CDER) 1. Milk failing to comply with federally mandated • The Center for Biologics Evaluation and 2. Eggs manufacturing practices. At least 23 New Research (CBER) 3. Fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod) Jersey residents have fallen ill as part of • The Center for Food Safety and Applied 4. Crustacean shellfish (e.g. crab, a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked Nutrition (CFSAN) lobster, shrimp) to the peanut products. Some 529 people • The Center for Devices and Radiologi- 5. Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, in 43 states have been affected by the out- cal Health (CDRH) pecans) break. Eight people are believed to have • The Center for Veterinary Medicine 6. Peanuts Americans including 3 million children died as a result of the infections. (CVM) 7. Wheat are estimated to have food allergies, most Some congressmen have suggested giv- • The National Center for Toxicological 8. Soybeans commonly to milk, eggs, peanuts and soy. ing the FDA more authority and power. Research (NCTR) The prevalence among children has risen President Obama promised a “complete • The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) These eight foods, and any ingredient 18 percent in the past decade according review of FDA operations”. “I think that that contains protein derived from one to the Centers for Disease Control and the FDA has not been able to catch some To help Americans avoid the health or more of them, are designated as “major Prevention. Although most food allergies things as quickly as I expect them to”, risks posed by food allergens, Congress food allergens” by the law. cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, President. Obama said in an interview passed the Food Allergen Labeling and FDA has developed a comprehensive some food allergies can cause severe reac- on the Today show. The President said Consumer Protection Act of 2004. The Food Protection Plan to address the tions, and may even be life-threatening. Americans should be able to count on law applies to all foods regulated by FDA, changes in food sources, production, and As of January 17, 2009, the FDA has the government to keep them, including both domestic and imported, that were la- consumption that we face in today’s world. extended its warning about possible sal- his daughters, safe when they eat peanut beled on or after January 1, 2006. (FDA Building upon and improving an already monella contamination of peanut butter. butter. regulates all foods except meat, poultry, sound food safety protection capability, Salmonella is a type of bacteria. It is usu- and certain egg products.) Now the la- the new plan presents a robust strategy ally found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed Dr. Josh Palgi, Professor, Physical Education, Rec- bels must clearly identify the source of to protect the nation’s food supply from milk and in meat and water. It may also reation and Health Dept. all ingredients that are—or are derived both unintentional contamination and be carried by pets like turtles and birds. Dr. Jessica Adams, Professor, Physical Education, from—the eight most common food al- deliberate attack. More than 11 million The salmonella bacteria causes much of Recreation and Health Dept. SPORTS Kean Stays Tough Against NJAC Opponents

By Nicole VonGonten seven rebounds. pen. Kean could not pull any closer than three minutes left, Vinnie Darpino made a The Cougars hosted conference rival nine points in the closing minutes. The layup. After the Darpino layup Kean never Coming off two straight victories the Montclair State University on January Cougars fell to Montclair 80-67. Jones let TCNJ take the lead back. The Cougars Cougars looked to continue their recent 24. finished with 13 points, 15 rebounds, and went onto win by five, 59-54. success. Kean’s next opportunity came The Red Hawks took the quick lead over five blocks in the loss to the Red Hawks. Kean traveled to William Paterson Uni- when they hosted the College of Staten Kean early in the first half. With 12 min- The College of New Jersey traveled to versity, to face their third straight NJAC Island on January 19. utes remaining in the half the Cougars Kean on January 29 to face the Cougars. opponent on January 31. Kean came out in the first half shoot- answered back with a scoring run of their TCNJ proved to be a battle for Kean. The Pioneers and Cougars exchanged ing. Staten Island cut the Cougar lead to own. Kean took a three point lead, 13- The Lions commanded the lead early in the lead several times in the early minutes two once early in the first half. The Cou- 10, when Eugene Tolliver connected on the first half. The Cougars took the lead of the game. Tied at 9 barely 5 minutes gars biggest lead of the game came after the three pointer. Montclair then began from TCNJ off of a layup by Akinwande into the half, William Paterson started to a layup by Vinnie Darpino extended the to take away the Cougars lead. The Red Oshodi for a 13-12 lead. Kean and TCNJ build their lead. The Pioneers had built lead to 20, 35-15. Akinwande Oshodi ex- Hawks went on a 12 point run for a lead exchanged the lead for a couple of minutes their lead to 12, 34-22, with a minute to tended the lead back to 20 seconds later, of 22-13. The Cougars tried to cut the lead after. Tied at 21 with five minutes in the go in the half. William Paterson took their after Staten Island had scored. Kean took before the half to pull within six points. half the Cougars took the lead for the rest double digit lead, 34-24, into half time. their commanding 18 point lead, 39-21, Montclair extended their lead to 15 points, of the half. As time expired on the half the The second half saw the Pioneers con- into half time. 43-28, as the half came to a close. Cougars held a 10 point lead, 32-22. tinue to build their double digit lead. Wil- In the second half the Cougars contin- Montclair continued to extend their Kean built their lead to 12 early in the liam Paterson’s biggest lead came with ued to dominate. Kean never let Staten lead in the second half. Kean cut the lead second half. TCNJ began to cut the Cougar three minutes left in the game, when they Island reduce their lead to less than 12. late in the half. Jonathan Jones cut the lead minutes into the half. The Lions took extended it to 20 points. The Cougars The Cougars cruised to a 16 point victory, Red Hawk lead to eight after connecting the lead, 42-41, with 11 minutes remain- could not cut the double digit lead to any 75-59, over Staten Island. Oshodi scored on a layup, with four minutes in the game. ing off a layup by Jay Frank. There would less than 10. Kean fell short to William a game high 21 points, along with Brian The Cougars continued to try and cut the be three ties before the Cougars took back Paterson by a score of 62-49. Lytle who finished with 14 points and lead, but Montclair did not let that hap- the lead. With the game tied 49-49 with

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By John ChERRY on a 13-3 run, stealing all the momentum from William Paterson and taking back Kean University women’s basketball control of the game. team remains undefeated in the New Jer- William Paterson, however, did not go sey Athletic Conference after defeating away that easily, responding with a 14-4 William Paterson University, 81-74, on run of their own, putting them ahead January 31. With the win, Kean improves by the score of 72-71 with 2:37 left in to 17-3 overall and 9-0 in the NJAC. the game. The key to Kean’s victory was two long After a missed shot by senior guard Eb- runs, a 17-2 run in the first half and a 13-3 ony Jackson, junior Danielle Brown came run in the second half. The second-half up with the biggest offensive rebound run became much more important, for it of the game. This gave Jackson another crippled William Paterson’s comeback ef- chance; she was fouled while shooting and forts and halted all of their momentum. connected on both free throws to give Junior forward Cardiss Jackman led the Kean the lead. way for Kean, scoring a season-high 26 After two huge misses from the free points, adding five rebounds and four as- throw line by William Paterson, Tiffany sists. Sophomore forward Tiffany Patrick Patrick buried a jumper to put Kean up had a very solid game, scoring a double- by three. double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, Tiffany Patrick (left) and Cardiss Jackman (right) help lead the Cougars to victory. While most teams cripple under the while shooting a very efficient seven for the first of their long runs that helped A slow start to the second half let pressure of the last minutes of the game, eight from the field and four for five from spark this victory. Jackman caught fire William Paterson right back into the the Cougars get stronger. Kean put the the free throw line. after the three and scored 10 of the 17 game and it appeared that the game was game away on the line, by going a perfect Down 8-6 after four minutes into the points in the run. slipping away from Kean. William Pat- six for six, after going only four for ten game, Kean was jump-started with the Jackman could not be stopped in the erson outscored Kean 23-12 in the first throughout the half. The perfect six for same shot, a three pointer, which won first half, shooting 70 percent from the 8 minutes of the second half, tying the six gave William Paterson no chance for them the last game against TCNJ. This field and going a perfect four for four from game at 55. a last-second comeback. Thus the game time, it was Jackman that hit the shot. the line. Kean held an 11-point lead at the The second of Kean’s long scoring runs ended, 81-74. When the pressure is on, Kean proceeded to go on a 17-2 run, half, 43-32. came at just the right time. Kean went the Lady Cougars shine. Cougars Stay Perfect Against NJAC

By Nicole VonGonten 67-59, to hand Montclair their first conference loss. The Cougars and the College of New Jersey paid tribute to a women’s basketball With a four game winning streak on the line the Cougars traveled to Baruch College coaching legend when the two faced off at Kean on January 29. The head coach of on January 21 to try to extend the streak to five straight. North Carolina State University, Kay Yow, lost her 20 year battle to breast cancer re- Kean held a nine point lead, 16-7, with 11 minutes left in the first half. Baruch tied cently. In honor of Yow, Kean players wore pink uniforms and both coaching staffs wore the Cougars at 18 with a layup from Monique Salmon. The teams kept each other close pink ribbons. for the rest of the half. They tied once more, and Baruch never let Kean extend their The Lions jumped out to a six point lead early in the half. Kean went on an eight lead past seven. The Cougars took a six point lead, 32-26, into half time. point run to take the lead from TCNJ. The Cougars took their biggest lead of the half, Baruch took their first lead of the day less than two minutes into the second half, 33- 12 points, off of a three pointer by Alysha Taylor with ten minutes to go. With three 32. Kean held a 55-48 advantage with nine minutes to go, but Baruch slowly started minutes to go before the break the Lions tied Kean, 32-32, on a layup by Alexandra to make their comeback. With a minute and a half remaining the Cougars held an 11 Gregorek. TCNJ took the lead into half time 42-34. point lead, 68-57, Baruch then went on a scoring streak to cut the lead. A three-pointer The Lions continued to extend their lead early in the half. With a three pointer by by Awa Diop tied the game 70-70 with 23 seconds to go. Ebony Jackson broke the tie Taylor the Cougars got with two points, 47-49, with 12 minutes to go. Ebony Jackson with 11 seconds to go with a jumper to give the Cougars the 72-70 advantage. Danielle tied the game 51-51, with her first free throw, and then gave the team the lead with sec- Brown secured the win for Kean by blocking a layup by Salmon. ond. The last two minutes of half saw the teams flip the lead back and forth. The first Kean returned home to face conference rival Montclair State University on tie, 67-67 came with two minutes left in the game as the Lions tied it up. Jackson gave January 24. Both the Cougars and Red Hawks came into the game undefeated in con- the Cougars the two point lead that was quickly tied by TCNJ. With 34 seconds TCNJ’s ference action. Hillary Klimowicz made two free throws to put them ahead, 71-69. Ten seconds later The Cougars held the advantage for the first half. Montclair tied once early in the first Jackson tied the game, 71-71, with two free throws of her own. Klimowicz was fouled half, but was never able to take the lead from Kean. With 12 minutes remaining the Red again with 12 seconds remaining, making the first free throw, but not the second. The Hawks cut the Cougar lead to one, 13-12. Kean extended their lead to seven three times Lions lead was now 72-71. Olivia Triano entered the game after the foul, with three sec- in the half, the last coming with seven minutes left, 25-18. Cardiss Jackman extended ond to go she sent the Cougars to their seven straight win. Triano nailed a three pointer the lead to five, 30-25, with a three pointer to send the teams into half time. to win the game for Kean, 74-72. The Red Hawks never took the lead from Kean in the second half. They cut the lead Photo caption: Ebony Jackson goes for the shot, while Kean wears their pink uni- to two on two occasions, but never got any closer. The Cougars went onto win by eight, forms to honor the loss of a coaching legend.

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