The Quill, October, 2011 Volume 20, No. 1 Physical renovations mark the start of the fall semester New Career Center Student Activites Center created in Seay former dining hall space By Tonya Leslie A trendy space has the renovation of the SAC by plan is to exhibit more student come to Centenary College removing the grill and pasta art in the future. in the form of the Student bar area, and revealing a fresh The space is coming Activities Center. The SAC is space to work in. Hoover and together and will be used as a located above the Hub in what Michael Iris also orgaized a multipurpose room. “We want- used to be the old cafeteria. painting party, and many mem- ed students to have somewhere The idea bers of Student Engagement to go at any hour of the day to came to paint the space. study, to watch a movie, to get Welcoming Career Center Photo: Keiko Talley began with students who were seeking more entertainment on After the renovations, a quick bite to eat, to play pool By Keiko Talley campus, and faculty members the design team, Jones, Hoover, or a video game, or just hang Centenary’s Career who also saw a need for this and Kushner, began fashioning out and chat,” said Kushner. picking their majors, finding The SAC is intended as a great Center has gotten a makeover work, working on resumes, type of center on campus. the space. Some items were this year with a new location, The masterminds behind this donated, such as the pool table, space for students, and also can and helping figure out life after be used to host a potluck din- staff, and student-friendlygad- Centenary. project were Rev. David Jones, and fooseball table. Other gets in the office, now located vice-president for Student items came from vendors like ner, yoga, or a dance. On Sept. 6, the Career The opening for the in Seay Building, above Tilly’s. Center held an open house with Engagement, Jessica Hoover, Ikea, Target, and other local You can find it at the and Tiffany Kushner. College stores. A few of the unique SAC will occur in phases. It is a “Career and Interview Suc- available for general use for the top of the stairs between the cess Kit” raffle. president Dr. Barbara-Jayne items include vending ma- HUB and Tilly’s, if you turn Lewthwaite lent her support for chines that distribute grab-and- time being. It will be open and The main focus for the monitored 24/7 in the future. left when you reach the top, go staff is to provide individual at- the project. go items, gourmet coffee, and through the door, and past the Throughout the sum- drinks. Students also decorated The grand opening will be an- tention to students and alumni, nounced in the near future. first area, to what once was the and get them to be more com- mer Facilities coordinated some of the furniture, and the President’s Dining Room. petitive for jobs after college. Student art work on Along with its new look, the the walls and comfortable Career Center is updating its Centenary president in Hall of Fame Class of 2011 couches in what the staff calls website. There is now a new Centenary College President Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite has been selected for the War- the” living room,” greet visi- section called “Focus,” on ren County Hall of Fame Class of 2011. She will be honored along with her class at a Recognition tors. The homey feeling is sup- which students will be able to Dinner on October 15, 2011, at the Hawk Pointe Golf and Country Club. She is the first female to ported by an array of maga- take a self-assessment to see become a Hall of Fame member. zines, newspapers, music, and what kind of career would be As a result of this accolade, Dr. Lewthwaite’s name will be listed on the Hall of Fame Wall student and alumni art work best for them. located at the Warren County Community College. She is a member of Warren County Hall of that will be interchangeable. Career Services is Fame’s second class. The career center has new also joining Facebook to be Dr. Lewthwaite was named the 12th president of Centenary College in 2009, becoming only technology which includes new able to keep students updated the second woman and second former faculty member to hold the position since Centenary’s found- Apple Thunderbolt comput- about what is going on, such ing in 1867. Part of the Centenary College community for more than 25 years, she brings to the post ers available to help students as job announcements, cam- sound academic credentials, strong educational leadership skills and valuable business acumen. understand the new technology pus events, and internship She served in several leadership positions on the Dover Board of Education for 15 years, and prepare for interviews. information. With all these including two terms as president, and currently serves on the boards of the United Way of Northern Michael Iris, director new additions Dorian Alu and New Jersey-Warren County, Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, and the Domestic Abuse and of career services, and Dorian Michael Iris hope to be able to Sexual Assault Crisis Center. Alu, career services coordina- get students more active and “It is such an honor to be recognized in this manner,” said Dr. Lewthwaite. “I am pleased to tor, and the rest of their staff competitive about their life be part of the second Hall of Fame class and hope to continue to foster good relations with the busi- help students learn to sharpen after Centenary. interview skills, using Skype, nesses and citizens in Warren County and beyond.” 2 Viewpoint! Flexibility and commitment carry opening day

By Michele Tomasulo “Because f the numbers, the offer. “I just looked at it as an thought of moving into this Courtney Pyatt received her In late August, eight college was had to open the exciting, fun opportunity and I type of housing situation. “My call from Walker about moving of Centenary’s First Year Lead- FYL House, as it has become thought it sounded amazing, so father talked me into check- into the FYL House. After a ers (FYLs) arrived on campus known,and 10 people once I found out my roommate ing it out and weighing the discussion, Pyatt’s roommate ready to move into Lotte and were transferred “because we would move in, as well, I im- pros and cons.” Shortly after decided that she did not want Washabaugh halls before the needed dorm room for people mediately agreed,” she said. that, though, Norman had to to move into the house. Pyatt FYL program’s training started moving in the next day. We are make a quick decision about said, “I knew the school needed the next day. However, the hoping that this will lead to fu- Davis wanted to check out the moving into a single room. the extra rooms in Lotte and FYLs’ moving bags and boxes ture options for more students house first, though, and inspect “Fortunately, my roommate I’m all for helping out and be- never made it into the dormi- to live off-campus and provide the living arrangements, but understood the situation,” she ing part of a solution.” Coin- tories’ rooms, let alone up the different types of off-campus any concerns she might have said. Norman also mentioned cidentally, Pyatt was able to stairs. housing, such as education, re- had, went out the window once that the house does have some secure a double room for her- In anticipation of a ligious, and diversity houses,” she walked through the doors drawbacks. “There are broken self. “My room is amazing. I certain percentage of student Walker explained. and saw the size of the house, blinds and no screens on the have three dressers and a huge withdrawals, most colleges ac- “The FYLs are excep- the rooms, and the bathrooms. windows, the dryer doesn’t closet. I love it,” she said. cept more applicants than they tional leaders. They were cho- Her main focus, however, “was work, and there are some can accommodate. However, sen to pioneer this off-campus the fact that my roommate plumbing issues in the bath- Despite the last- min- Centenary did not experience housing project because they and I would be together in this rooms,” she said. However, ute curveball thrown at these its typical percentage this year, are trusted as student leaders. house. I just thought that was Centenary is aware of the residential FYLs, their positive the normal number of with- The considerations were GPAs so cool.” Considering herself problems and has indicated attitude and desire to serve drawals being significantly and judicial standings—the to be mature and independent, they are working on correcting the Centenary community has lower for this academic semes- FYLs are the cream of the Davis mentioned that the them. Additionally, Hurricane thrust them into a challenging, ter. crop,” Walker proudly said thought of moving into off- Irene caused some flooding and yet rewarding living experi- First-Year Experience with a smile . “Plus, they campus housing and taking on a tree to fall on the property. ence. Hopefully, the FYL Coordinator Joshua Walker, arrived early, so the overall the responsibilities of a house On a positive note, Centenary’s House will be a successful said, “Centenary accepted its move-in process did not have did not phase or worry her. housekeeping staff maintains experiment and will provide usual 300 applicants. In past to be disrupted,” he added. the cleanliness of the residence. other Centenary student group- years, about 280 students actu- Initially, Paige Nor- ings with a similar opportunity ally show up, but this year, 293 While driving to man was shocked, flustered, With only 20 minutes to live and grow together. did.” Number-wise, this is a Centenary for FYL training, and overwhelmed with the left in her ride to Centenary, significant issue, since the col- Paige Giovanetti received a lege expected the same amount phone call from her roommate of students, “typically 15-20,” Shawnee Smith, mentioning to withdraw, but only seven that there was a possibility did. The fact that a lower-than- that some of the FYLs could normal number of freshmen be moving into an off-campus from the class of 2015 with- house owned by Centenary. drew from the college contrib- Annoyed at first, Giovanetti uted to over-crowding in the said, “I didn’t have household freshmen dorms, Smith and items, just dorm stuff.” This, Reeves. coupled with “very short no- To handle this novel tice,” did not lead to immedi- influx, upon their arrival, each ate acceptance of this housing of the FYLs was asked if they option, she said. However, would consider moving into during the rest of her drive, one of Centenary’s off-campus she began to entertain the idea houses across from the gym. and its positive aspects. “I was Walker noted that in the past, nervous at first about the idea that building had been used to of living in a group situation, house “staff or foreign students but once Shawnee persisted in Business corner in Career Center’s new location Photo: Keiko Talley and provide storage room.” telling me about how large the Fortunately, the women ac- house and rooms were and the cepted the offer, making room many walk-in closets, I began for new students in tradition- to change my mind.” By her Involvement Fair held ally-non-freshmen dormito- arrival on campus, Giovanetti By Tonya Leslie ries. On-campus apartments, was sold on the idea. Centenary College was on the lookout to spice up its student club membership at a fall Founders and Bennett-Smith, Samantha Davis, on 2011 Involvement Fair in September. The gala was held in the David and Carol Lackland Center, are the only residence halls the other hand, was ecstatic and and sponsored by the Student Government Association which advertised it as “the perfect way to get that continue to house upper- accepting of the idea as soon involved on campus.” There were various tables for students to visit that gave them the opportunity classmen only. as Walker called her with the to learn about campus clubs, build their resumes, and discover new interests with new people. 3

Editorial

The Quill is the student newspaper of Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ Coping with College Stress 07840. The Quill will publish letters to the editor; however, such College students face a lot of pressure to do well in school, but the process is especially stressful when three papers, two proj letters must not be ects, and presentations are due in the same week along with studying for midterm exams. Surviving school is tough, but knowing how libelous and must be to cope with stress helps to make the process easier. signed and in good Reasons for college stress vary among students depending on their majors, if they are involved in extracurricular activities and taste. We will refrain if they have part-time jobs. One issue that many students say causes stress is that professors often assign due dates at the same time. A from printing your student could have two presentations and a paper due on the same day, and that causes a lot of stress. Another reason is not allotting name if you so request. enough time for school work while maintaining enough hours at a job to have money. College comes with costs, so it is important for Address your students to make money. While they are juggling jobs and several assignments, they may slowly become more stressed. letters to The Editor, “It can be rough, because I need to make enough money to support myself and pay bills, but I also need enough time for my The Quill, Box 1066 homework, so that can conflict,” John Artiglier, a then senior graphic design major at Centenary College, said. or you may email to “Students are stressed because of the amount of work school piles on, on top of part-time jobs usually, and trying to have some levd@centenarycollege. sort of social life,” Haileigh Petersen, a Communication major at Centenary, said. edu Maintaining a social life is important to college students, because they are at an age where they are forming close relation- with your full name ships. Trying to juggle a social life with school work and responsibilities adds to stress. at the bottom of the Knowing why students are stressed is the first step needed in order to cope with it or help someone else who is stressed. On email this campus, there is a counseling center that offers help to students who are stressed. “The most common reasons why students use the counseling center are stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles,” Staff: Lorna Farmer, director of the counseling center, said. “A number of them are referred by friends, resident assistants, and staff mem- bers.” C.J. Cologna-Surlak Students can set up appointments by contacting Farmer via E-mail or phone call. Once the appointment date is set, the student Loren Kessell comes in for an intake interview. He or she is asked questions to gather history and background information, then the student is as- Tonya Leslie signed a counselor. At that point, he student is helped to set goals to reach throughout the year. Anthony Lusardi “We do personal counseling and couples counseling. We also offer workshops, crisis counseling, education, outreach, and Bridget McCann alcohol education workshops. A psychiatrist is also on campus to prescribe medication,” Farmer said. Matt Mercuro The counseling center staff understands that students become increasingly stressed throughout the year, so along with different Keiko Talley types of counseling they also teach breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation. A simple trick to decreasing stress or anxiety is Michele Tomasulo lowering the heart rate. By conducting proper breathing exercises, students can lower their heart rates and feel less anxious. Dominique Waldren The counseling center is always an option for a student suffering from stress, but a lot of students say that they prefer to seek help from their friends. Sometimes advice from peers is better received, but it depends on the person. Faculty Advisor: “I just reach out to my friends, because usually they have felt the same way at some point or another, so they’re able to help Prof. Debbie Lev me through,” Artiglier said. Students also find their own ways to cope with stress, and the options vary from yoga to hanging out with friends. Taking a (The Quill also welcomes break from hours of studying is a good idea, and it helps decrease stress that builds up after trying to absorb a lot of information. freelancers “Most people who are feeling stressed and overwhelmed are looking at their entire list of things to do. If they break it down among the student body into what they need to do now, it is exceedingly helpful,” Farmer said. “We call it time traveling. They’re thinking in the future instead who may contact Prof. of making a plan.” Debbie Lev through Breaking down agendas into what needs to be done first helps decrease stress, and when the projects are done, students feel campus email.) accomplished. The important things students need to know are do not procrastinate, do not look at all your assignments as a whole, and find an outlet that lessens stress. “Just relax and calm down, because the more you over-think it, the more stressed you’ll become,” Petersen said. Surviving the semester is tough, but prioritizing and indulging in stress-free activities makes it very workable. By Loren Kessell, guest editorial writer 4 Campus Javits Center Peace symposium NAACP College Chapter holds meet-and-greet for students inspires attendees By Alison Grenon By Tonya Leslie In September, the President Cox greeted Opportunities come and go, but the Young Ambassadors for Peace Symposium at the Javits president of the Warren Sussex the students and reminded them Center in New York recently offered a chance of a life time. In September, Centenary student Elena branch of the NAACP, Oveston of the diversity of the organi- Volkava, a Global Studies and Political and Governmental Affairs major, attended the symposium Cox and Alison Grenon, also of zation and the mission of the to witness speeches by presidents, prime ministers, and businessmen from all over the world. The the Warren Sussex branch and college chapter to continue its symposium was organized by The Federation of Balkan American Associations, which was founded the state membership com- drive to support a diverse com- by Balkan Americans whose goal is to promote Balkan cultures, unity and economic and political mittee, attended a scheduled munity on campus. He encour- cooperation. meet-and- greet hosted by Rev. aged the students to capitalize The main goal of the association is to strengthen the cultural and educational ties between David Jones and Alison Grenon on their academic opportunities U.S. citizens and the Balkans. The organization also coordinates a plethora of educational activities on behalf of the returning Cen- and and be compliant with the such as their Annual Balkan Leader’s Summit, lectures, seminars, leadership workshops, and study tenary NAACP College Branch college policies. abroad internships. members and new students. Rev. Jones also en- • Some 57 students attended, couraged the students to take At the start of her day, Volkava, a sophomore, entered the Javitis Center and found herself with 17 of them being prospec- the initiative to stay abreast surrounded by a diverse population of about 200 people. The symposium was set up to demonstrate tive members. of current world affairs and the day of a diplomat, and had a long conference table with notebooks, Godiva chocolates, and At the gathering, become productive citizens our water. Regularly, between the speeches, the attendees had networking opportunities during breakfast, president Jackson of the col- society and world at large. lunch, and coffee breaks. She mentioned meeting students from multiple states as well as a Brazilian lege chapter and vice-president The NAACP college student from Yale. Sherelle Phoenix greeted the chapter encourages everyone The presenters were from the United States, the Balkans, and other European countries. returning students and wel- of all different nationalities The speaker, who had what she described as a lasting impression on Volkava, was Nickolay Mlad- comed the new ones. The and backgrounds to come out enov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria. He was a dynamic and interesting speaker, she said, studends were happy to be and attend its meetings; all are who spoke about new state formation, and the incorporation of European Unions. reacquainted with Ms.Alison as welcome. The chapter meets At the symposium, Valkava also learned of opportunities to intern in the Balkan commu- they fondly refer to her, as she every two weeks on Wednes- nity for two months over the summer. The program varies for each major, but the opportunities to had been the advisor and the day evenings at 9:30 p.m. in learn and discover the Balkan region are available to students. At Centenary, she was encouraged catalyst behind the formation Whitney Chapel in Seay Build- to attend this event by Prof. Shane Fitzpatrick and Patricia Mahaffey. She had also learned about it of the chapter. ing. In this We could all through her friendship with Centenary alumna Irma Gabella, pictured below. For infomation about future symposiums, go to americanbalkan.org. Work/study opportunties

By Alex Schoenfeld

In the current econo- much more flexible with their my, jobs are hard to find, and schedules to fit in work with money is short for everyone. other daily obligations. Looking for an extra source of Work-study positions income? at Centenary serve a greater Centenary provides purpose than that of the weekly that opportunity with work paycheck. “With more time study; and with a recent spent at a job, a student can increase in work-study hours, have a more meaningful students can benefit even more. employment experience and “The thinking behind contribute, as well as learn,” the recent boost in work-study added Alu. This experience is hours for the students was to invaluable, learning how to increase their paychecks,” said conduct yourself in a profes- Career Services Coordinator sional environment is essential Dorian Alu, “as well as give towards preparing for a suc- them the opportunity to interact cessful future. more within their work area.” If students are inter- With the increased ested, they can either reach out hours, students are not only to hiring departments or can given a chance to supplement contact Dorian Alu for assis- their funds, but can also be tance. Left: Irma Gabella, Right: Elena Volkava Photo: courtesy of Elena Volkava 5 Campus SIFE (Students in Free SGA opening doors to encourage Enterprise) is back in broader student participation action on campus such as American Express, The Centenary Col- By Dominique Waldren clubs branch out to the student to be more involved with the Safeco Insurance, Thomas lege Students in Free Enter- SGA is looking to body. school campus. If there is a Cook, London Electric, JP prise (SIFE) Team has been empower campus clubs and “I think everything club or organization that a Morgan and EuroTel. Prof. re-established after a one-year take on the role of facilitator is going well. We just had an student would like to join, but Naasz has extensive global hiatus. for students. involvement fair and I think it it is not available, SGA is there experience: she speaks three SIFE, an international JJ Mitchell, president went well. A lot of people came to help. languages, worked on projects nonprofit organization, works of SGA, said that in the past out to the event and had a good An SGA member said, in over 15 countries and lived with leaders in business and only SGA members could vote a time,” said Karseen Duncan. “If you are interested in starting in Europe for five years. higher education to help col- for positions such as vice- SGA is making use of a campus group please contact “The projects that lege students make a difference president or financial officer, FaceBook, the popular social us. We are happy to help you we have planned for the year in their communities while but now the entire student body network. “Students respond the develop a plan for getting your are very innovative and our developing the skills to become can vote. most to Facebook,” said Mitch- new group off the ground.” SIFE students are enthusiastic socially responsible business From formal meetings ell. SGA updates the students Financial officer about working on them and, leaders. where only members could daily with upcoming events; Karseen Demichi Duncan said ultimately, garnering successful Participating students attend to less formal meetings students can post questions and that he expects it to be fun results,” she said, adding, “Be- form teams on their campuses that are open to all, SGA is get a faster response. Facebook and for a lot of people to get ing involved in SIFE provides and apply business concepts to being more laid back and more is the most popular social net- involved. students with an edge when develop outreach projects that welcoming than in the past, work today, and almost every Michael Hobbs, they graduate and look for pro- improve the quality of life and Mitchell said. SGA wants the student has an account, so there SGA’s Administrative Officer fessional employment. SIFE standard of living for people in students to,get involved so it is no surprise with the success said, “First we started off with students develop many positive need. has opened the meetings to SGA has been having by using six people at the meetings last attributes including knowledge An annual series of allow more people to voice the site. year, and now it’s about 30, but of how to create and execute a regional and national compe- opinions and concerns. On the school website until we have an event where business plan, problem-solving titions provides a forum for Its website states, an SGA member said, “We will we can measure the involve- and strengthening presentation teams to present the results “SGA will brainstorm possible be actively working to help stu- ment of the students I can’t skills.” of their projects, and to be solutions, and approach the dents achieve a better quality really tell you how we’re do- Some of the projects evaluated by business leaders appropriate people to make college experience by listening ing. But I can tell you I feel as that SIFE will complete during serving as judges. National progress on student concerns.” to what students want or have though we are moving into the the year include conducting a champion teams advance to the It promotes events like the concerns about.” right direction.” public forum with Norwescap prestigious SIFE World Cup. Involvement Fair that help the SGA really wants students In addition to the for the United States Earn community aspect of the Income Tax Credit (EITC) pro- program, SIFE’s leadership gram for low income families. and career initiatives create An additional goal in- meaningful opportunities for cludes work on an international learning and exchange among project in Guapi, Colombia that the participants as well as the will help interested individuals placement of students and in the area launch a flue busi- alumni with companies in ness, so the residents can live a search of emerging talent. healthier lifestyle. Most people The Centenary Col- in the area use wood-burning lege SIFE 2011-2012 Team has techniques to heat their homes. the largest team in recent years Without an adequate flue, they with 60 students, and will be can develop health problems led by advisor Prof. Kathleen from breathing in soot. Naasz. She is an assistant pro- SIFE also has plans fessor in the Business Depart- to conduct a social media ment. campaign encouraging col- The majority of her lege students to take a “green professional career was at pledge” to conduct their lives AT&T, where she started in the in an environmentally friendly prestigious Bell Laboratories manner. and advanced to become one of In addition, the team the youngest Global Executive members plan to mentor stu- Directors, holding several posi- dents in high-risk areas about tions in Sales, Marketing and the benefits of completing a Strategic Planning. As a busi- college education and how to ness consultant, she worked achieve that goal. SGA is turn- with several large corporations, ing over a new leaf this year 6 Campus Resident director Centenary holds ribbon-cutting changes include ceremony for new Edison new ‘area coordina- Learning Center tor’ Centenary College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Edison Learning Center at 333 Student Engagement. Thornall Street, Edison, N.J., in late September. By Keiko Talley Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite, college president, spoke at the event, as did Dwayne Ben- There have been some “I love the new posi- tion!” said Bowes about being jamin, Regional Sales Director at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Centenary adjunct professor; and changes in dorm resident direc- Dianne M. Grenez, First Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing and Advertising at Valley tors personnel: Centenary has an area coordinator, “I think it creates a great benefit.” National Bank and Centenary College student. welcomed three new resident Centenary College has offered accelerated A.A., B.S. and M.B.A. degrees through its directors; Mike Coughlin to Bowes said she is hoping to give the four dorms Centenary College Adult and Professional Programs in the Edison area since 2005 to better serve Reeves, Serena Ciccarello to professionals in central New Jersey. Smith, and Lizeth Jaramillo to some sort of identity, where students will want to live, Launched in 1999, the Centenary College Adult and Professional Programs provides a Bennett Smith. unique format for working adults that enables them to complete their college degree in an accelerated Additionally, Kelly rather than just having to go there because the apartments format that is conducive to a busy lifestyle. These classes meet one night per week. The curriculum Bowes will now be the area combines theory and practical experience and classes are in session year-round. To date, over 2,000 coordinator for Anderson, are all taken, and by giving the students of these dorms a individuals have graduated through the adult programs. Washabaugh, Lotte, and Van The new location affords the College more classroom space and offers the institution a more Winkle. stronger feeling of community in their time at Centenary. recognizable location, with a Centenary street monument sign. The position of area In addition to the Edison Learning Center, Centenary College Adult and Professional Pro- coordinator was created to Because of her new position, Bowes is now in grams are offered at Centenary’s Hackettstown campus, the Parsippany Learning Center and various work with the four residence corporate sites throughout New Jersey. halls in the middle of campus charge of many more students and resident assistants, which “This event was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our new Learning Center,” said Dr. because there are a lot of simi- Deirdre Letson, Dean for Adult and Professional Programs at Centenary College. “Centenary Col- larities among them, accord- means a lot more responsibili- ties. Bowes is now responsible lege has had a presence in the Edison area for over six years, and this new learning center will enable ing to Neil Adrito, directof of us to continue to serve the educational needs of professionals in central New Jersey.” Resident Life. “There are a lot for updating all social net- of sophomores in these halls,” working for the halls, working he said, “and my hope is that closely with Mary Painter and the creation of this position the students’ judicial records will help increase sophomore and more. retention on our campus.” Bowes says that while Last fall, Andrito the other resident directors ssaid, he had been thinking work a 10-month period, from about creating the position of August to May, she works a an area coordinator. When twelve month period. During first hearing about the posi- the summer, Bowes works with tion, Bowes quickly applied, students who stay on campus as did other resident directors. for summer courses, and helps Each candidate had two sets of with housing assignments for interviews; one with the panel incoming students. “Having one person of the Centenary staff and the SGA Meeting Schedule other with Andrito and Rev. oversee the area helps unite the David Jones, vice-president of residents and gives the halls a Fall 2011 clearer vision,” said Bowes. Open to All Students For all meetings we will group in the SAC and hold the meeting in the Formal Din- ing Room We meet on Wednesdays on the following dates: October: Oct. 5, 2-3 p.m., Oct. 19, 2-3 p.m. November: Nov. 2, 2-3 p.m., Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m. December: 7, 2-3 p.m. The Student Government Association or S.G.A is the representative organization for students at Centenary College. It consists of five executive board officers led by a president and has officers in charge of finance, programming, public relations, and administrative duties. 7 8 Campus Teach For America inspires young Centenary Adult teachers to make a difference and Professional By Bridget McCann go through a rigorous process “Quite evidently the ones I was able to teach, of applications and interviews. deranged.” had the opportunity to compete • program student Twenty-one years with other children for high- The first step is to fill ago, when Princeton University paying jobs and good colleges. out an application, followed by senior Wendy Kopp proposed I didn’t think it was fair, and I a phone interview with a for- garners place in Teach for America as a last- wanted to help change it,” said mer corps member of TFA. If minute thesis project, that is McCann. the applicant makes it past the what her advisor told her she Each year, nearly phone interview process, they NASA program was. 25,000 eager, recent college are then invited to a personal Teach for America graduates aspire to make a interview where they speak (TFA) aims to eliminate educa- difference in this country. For to interviewers, have a group Mary-Catherine tious company pursuing Mars tion inequality around the those lucky 3,500 who are interview, and teach a mock Snook, a Centenary Adult and exploration. The team will country. The program recruits chosen for this program, every lesson. Professional Programs student, create a company infrastructure recent college graduates and day presents a challenge and an Kaitlin McCann, a was one of 26 Phi Theta Kappa to design and develop a rover. professionals with a range of opportunity to get through to 2008 graduate of The College (PTK) members chosen for In addition, she will tour the degrees, not just in education, students who face low ex- of New Jersey is now a TFA a National Aeronautics and NASA facilities and receive to teach for two years in low- pectations and discrimination alumna, but still remains a Space Administration (NASA) briefings from agency scientists income areas. because of where they were teacher at Freedom Academy program. This program and engineers. When the program born. Charter, an alternative to public includes traveling to NASA’s started in 1990, 500 men and Each teacher knows schooling, in Camden, New Marshall Space Flight Center women began teaching in six that educational inequality Jersey where she was originally in Huntsville, Alabama, to low-income areas across the limits opportunities such as placed by TFA. develop a prototype vehicle to Snook learned about country. graduating from high school, The children at Mc- roam Mars. this opportunity through the Today, there are over getting into college, and getting Cann’s school often come from Snook has been a Phi Theta Kappa newsletter 8,000 corps members teaching a good job. single-parent households or member of the PTK Delta Phi and, she said, overcame her in 35 low-income areas, and “Teaching these chil- live with family members other Chapter at Centenary College initial hesitation to apply. over 20,000 alumni of TFA. It dren is my passion. Even if I than parents, and are very poor. since she started pursuing her “The online course has become one of the nation’s can only manage to get through Most of the time, degree through Centenary Col- really broadened my horizons largest providers of teachers for to 10 students in my career, parents/guardians work long lege’s accelerated program one and made me realize the extent low-income communities. those are 10 students who will hours and more than one job to and a half years ago. Snook of what I can accomplish and “I think it’s only have a better life than the one make ends meet, leaving their works at Johnson & Johnson that is exciting,” said Snook. appropriate in our country - they grew up in. Teach for children home alone, or with in New Brunswick, N.J., and is “This experience is a once- which aspires to be a place of America allows young teach- older siblings and cousins. pursuing a B.A. Degree. in-a- lifetime opportunity and equal opportunity - that we ers like me to have this kind of At Freedom Acad- The program, en- such an honor. I look forward have an institution which is experience, but most of all, it emy Charter, the hours are titled the National Community to the NASA visit in November about our future leaders’ mak- helps students succeed against longer than at normal schools, College Aerospace (NCAS) when I will have the chance to ing good on that promise,” said all odds,” said McCann. because the children are behind program, is open to students speak with NASA’s scientists Kopp. academically; school runs from enrolled in non-traditional and engineers about my pas- According to the TFA 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day programs, such as Centenary’s sion, space science.” website, by the time they reach and is held one Saturday a adult accelerated program, as • fourth grade, children living in month. Summer school is also well as community college This program is based low-income communities are mandatory for all students, students. Students must first on the Texas Aerospace Schol- already two to three grades be- making the school year a total complete a rigorous eight-week ars program and was originally hind those students who come of 220 days instead of the nor- online course that includes the created in partnership with from more affluent families. mal 180 days. planning and design of a Space NASA and the educational Only one in ten Teachers at the school Mission. Then, based on their community in Texas. children in these regions will are issued cell phones, which applications, letters of recom- “Community col- graduate from college. About are used for students to call for mendation for the program and leges and accelerated programs 50 percent of students will homework help until 9 p.m. a minimum grade requirement enroll talented problem solvers not even graduate from high each night. This ensures that of 94 percent, students are then that will help feed skilled school, and many of those who students get the most out of invited to take part in a three- scientists and engineers into the do, will graduate with the com- their assigned work and always day onsite program at one of nation’s workforce,” said Susan prehension of an eighth grader. have it finished the next day. the NASA facilities. Snook has White, Director of Education Each year, 20,000 to Because the school year is so completed the course with a at Johnson Space Center in 25,000 recent college graduates demanding, most staff mem- final grade of 96 percent. Houston, where the program apply to this prestigious pro- bers are young and energetic, During her visit to is coordinated. “This program gram, and about 3,500 appli- like McCann, who is 24 years NASA’s Marshall Space Flight helps inspire students to pursue cants are selected to be placed old. Center in November alongside science, technology, engineer- in impoverished regions across “I wanted to help en- her peers, Snook will estab- ing and mathematics careers in the country. These applicants sure that all children, or at least lish a team and form a ficti- the future.” 9 The Arts Frenzied fashion shoppers cause website crash for Target Non-stop October

site traffic surpassed that of had put up a courtesy page that cultural events in By Michele Tomasulo Black Friday—the day after said the site problems were Would you guess that Thanksgiving better known as being worked on,” The New customer demand would cause the biggest shopping day of the York Times said. Throughout Lackland Center havoc with a retailer’s website? year—due to the interest in and that Tuesday afternoon, Target National retailer high-demand of the goods. organized a system enabling Target recently entered into This caused Target. some online shoppers to access There will be non- on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., bring- an agreement with the Italian com to crash and remain down the site for brief minutes to stop activities at the David and ing ballet with a Latin Beat, a fashion design label, Missoni, for most of the day, until it was make fast purchases while the Carol Lackland Center this fresh new celebration of Latino in which Target would offer a restored to properly function- homepage only experienced month, as the Centenary Stage culture with works representing Missoni line of products for ing order at 11 that night. minor technical glitches. Company (CSC) launches in Cuba, Brazil and Mexico. Target customers. Those loyal “’The excitement for earnest into the exciting 2010- The evening will to Margherita and Angela Mis- this limited-time designer col- Target is no stranger 11 season. feature Suite Huasteca, a soni’s fashions caused Target’s lection is unprecedented,’ said to being inundated by swarms It opens with Moss contemporary celebration of website to crash after the long- Morgan O’Murray, a spokes- or overwhelming surges of Hart’s delightful comedy, the golden age of Spanish anticipated, limited-edition woman for Target.” While the humanity in stores or online, “Light up the Sky,” perform- Baroque by New York-based Missoni for Target line debuted Target site was down, disap- so there is speculation that the ing until Oct 16 in the larger choreographer David Fernan- in mid-September. pointed and “thwarted shoppers website’s persistent problems Sitnik theatre of the Lackland dez, with music by celebrated Known for supplying posted furious messages and occurred because Target had Center. Tickets range from Mexican composer/musician inexpensive collections to their commiserated about its failure” recently made changes to its e- $20-25 with discounts for Jesus Echevarria. The vivid customers by aligning with de- on other social media sites, re- commerce platform; however, seniors and students, and a spe- sun-drenched colors of Mexico signers, Target has collaborated porter Stephanie Clifford wrote market analysts attribute the cial “Family Night” two-for- come through in the projected with the likes of Alexander in a New York Times article. online disaster to the unex- one-ticket price on Thursday art backdrops by contemporary McQueen, Isaac Mizrahi, Zac Target promoted the pected volume and immediacy evenings, available at the door Mexican artist Gabriela Rosado Posen, and Rodarte, allow- Missoni merchandise with in- of the demand of the Missoni on the night of performance. Rivera. Suite Huasteca was ing it to gain a reputation as a tensive publicity before it was products. A special Open- Cap- developed with the support of fashionable discount store. introduced in stores and online. “It’s embarrassing tioned performance (for patrons the Mexican Cultural Institute Target-designer Photos were distributed to when one of the nation’s largest with hearing disabilities) of in New York and the office of projects attract regular Target and circulated among fashion retailers can’t support a rush,” “Light up the Sky,” offered on the Consul General of Mexico. customers excited to own a media outlets and bloggers, said Ian Schafer, chief execu- Sunday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $25, with discounts bit of high-end glamour at a social events were held with tive of the digital marketing The CSC Young Audi- for seniors and students. reasonably low price, as well as fashion magazine editors and firm Deep Focus,” in The ence Series performance for “Not since Heifetz fashionistas who like wearing celebrities in attendance, and New York Times story. Other October will be “A Year with has anyone played Gershwin trendy, but low-cost clothing a pop-up store was established experts thought the blunder Frog and Toad - the Musical,” solos with this much panache,” and accessories made by a for Fashion’s Night Out in New was unprofessional, but doubt on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Lit- raves the American Record popular designer. York City a week prior to the it will have a lasting impact tle Theatre on Jefferson Street, Guide about pianist Hyperon “Missoni’s clothing collection’s release. Within on the store’s popularity and in the main Seay administra- Knight, who will perform in usually costs in the hundreds six hours, the pop-up shop was reputation. tion building of the campus. the in the Kutz Theatre of and thousands of dollars,” forced to close early because Tickets are $10 for adults and Lackland as part of the Jazz in reported The New York it had sold out its stock, which Newspaper and $8 for children under 12. the Box Series. Known as a Times. But CBS’s The Early serves as an indication of its media sources reported that The celebrated Boston virtuoso musician, Knight is a Show said that the exclusive popularity. Target’s brick-and-mortar loca- chamber orchestra, A Far self-proclaimed “Gershwin En- 400-piece line made by the Vogue, recognized as tions experienced lengthy lines Cry, will perform a classical thusiast” and master of piano luxury knitwear fashion house the fashion industry’s bible, on that Tuesday, and many program on Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. transcriptions in the tradition of sells for a fraction of the price even published several pages were sold out of their Mis- in the Sitnik Theatre. The Liszt & Horowitz . Tickets for at Target. Ranging from $3 for in its August issue about the soni merchandise assortment orchestra is a groundbreaking, Hyperion Knight are $17.50 in stationary to $30 for a shirt to budget-conscious line. At 6 in minutes. The Missoni for self-conducted string orchestra advance and $22.50 on the day $600 for patio furniture, most a.m., “Target made the Missoni Target line was supposed to last rapidly ascending to critical of performance. of the pieces feature Missoni’s items available online, and by until its closing date on Satur- acclaim as a new generation of signature colorful zigzag pat- 7:47 a.m., the homepage was day, Oct. 22. It remains unsure classical ensembles. Tickets For tickets and information, terns. down with a “Connection Tim- when or if the Missoni goods are $25, with discounts for contact the CSC Box office at Target was ill- eout” error, according to Alert- will be restocked on Target’s seniors and students. 908-979-0900 or visit online, equipped for the craze cre- Site, a company that monitors shelves or website, but there The beloved New Jer- where tickets may also be ated by online shoppers. The web performance. are still a few items available at sey Ballet returns to the Sitnik purchased, at www.centenarys- company reported that the By 8 a.m., Target both locations. theatre of the Centenary Stage tageco.org. 10 The Arts Warren County Poetry Festival the fully-packed house in a an intelligent, Shakespearean open mike area, with arranged expressed excitement in seeing trance with their mesmerizing By Anthony Lusardi voice. Gillan read poems of chairs and a lectern. But inside, all writers and readers coming words. “I love New Jersey. I’ve Workshops with ac- her hard, emotional life. And the main activities begin. together. “New Jersey doesn’t been here for 20 years. I’m in claimed poets Stanley Barkan, Lifshin, though having a low Weil begins his work- know how spoiled it is,” said love with it and poetry,” said Lyn Lifshin, Maria Mazziotti voice, made the audience ap- shop, Every Paradise is Lost, Joe Weil. Derricotte, also the co-founder Gillan, and Joe Weil opened plause with greater volume. discussing love and loss. For of Cave Canem, a workshop/ the seventh Warren County Boss, artistic direc- Weil, love and loss are a part After workshops, poets retreat for African American Biennial Poetry Festival last tor, dealt with poets, reading of life, yet, he never seemed and readers headed to the poets. month at Blair Academy in the arrangements, and bookshops. depressed, as he cracked jokes DuBois Theater for readings. Afterward, the crowd Armstrong-Hipkins Center for She said she had a vision for and talked about vodka, pasta, Blue walls lined with white headed for a dinner break. the Arts. It began in the late a “national flare,” wanting zombies, androids, and Dexter columns, the theater has two Special award plaques were morning with Weil coming into the news of the festival to go like a poetic Chris Farley on stories, with the bottom for given to Zulauf, Gillan, Der- the building’s Black Box the- beyond New Jersey borders. . Saturday Night Live. “We are listeners and the top reserved ricotte, Farawell, Barkan, and atre wearing worn, blue jeans A new buzz followed born to be slaughtered. That’s for photographers who had set Boss for achievements in and and T-shirt, and an orange with open mike readings from the beauty of it” said Weil. up their cameras and light- promoting poetry. As the day winter cap, looking like the aspiring poets. A bookshop • ing equipment. And above the ended, and dinner eaten, many homeless blue-collar people he was also set outside the theater, The most exciting part stage, a seal with the picture of poets departed, while others praises in his poetry. containing the poets’ best of the day came as amateur a shield with the words, “Ven- went back to the art center for The academy’s roads known works, including Weil’s writers showed up to read their ite, Studete, Discite,” (Come, last sample readings and book are lined with lamp posts and The Plumber Apprentice, Gil- poetry. The open mike sessions Desire, Learn). signings. carefully planted trees. What lan’s What We Pass On, the were run by Dr. Chris Adamo, • • seems to be a private estate Poets of New Jersey collection, member of Centenary Col- Onstage, artistic With the day ending, turns out to be a pivate high Zulauf’s Where Time Goes, and lege’s editorial board for Prism director Laura Boss, poet and Laura Boss was happy to see school that houses only 400 Laura Boss’ new book, Flash- magazine, who was pleased founder of Lips magazine, so many poets read and discuss residents, with open plains and lights. Another table was set up that so many spoke. Cente- hosts the readings, panel dis- their poems, and so many dormitories. The center lies next to the books for signings. nary student Tristan Ciceran cussions, and Q&As by Weil, students attending. And as the in the distance near a water Later, guest read- said, “It made me realize how Barkan, Gillan, and Lifshin. event ended, she said that to tower surround by pine trees. ers included Martin Farawell, many great poets New Jersey Weil continued to make the become a writer, “you must Just outside the building, snack Sander Zulauf, Jim Haba, has, and I’m glad tradition is audience laugh with his poetic have perseverance and always stands are set up as well as an Marie Howie, Mark Doty, and still going on.” Every poet humor. Barkan spoke with be true to yourself.” Toi Derricotte. All poets put 11 The Arts

Award-winning set designer lights up Centenary Stage

: Company’s season opener, Light Up the Sky

Award-winning set designer Bob Phillips will From the author who penned transform the David and Carol The Man Who Came To Lackland Center Sitnik Theatre Dinner, Moss Hart’s classic into one of Boston’s grand comedy Light Up The Sky hotels for Centenary Stage revolves around a group of Company’s (CSC) season New York theatre-folk who premiere production of the attend the opening of their new comedy Light Up The Sky by play in Boston. The inspired Moss Hart, which will open young playwright, the dra- Sept 30th and run through Oct matic diva, the emotionally 16 in Hackettstown. involved director, and short Phillips made his CSC debut tempered producer gather in this past spring as designer of star’s hotel room to toast the Theresa Rebeck’s hit comedy, pending their pending triumph: Bad Dates. He has designed a moving new play destined to over 75 sets for Orlando change the hearts and minds of Shakespeare Festival, where audiences everywhere. How- he has been Resident Designer ever, by the end of the night, for the past 17 years. He also everyone is wishing they had regularly works with Pennsyl- performed Oklahoma. vania Shakespeare, Arts Center Directed by CSC Artistic Di- of Coastal Carolina, Alpine rector Carl Wallnau, the Light Theatre Project, Florida Studio Up The Sky cast includes Eq- Theatre, and many New York uity actors David Edwards, Liz theatre companies and regional Zazzi, Michael Irvin Pollard, theatres. Phillips’ television Kirsten Hopkins and John Lit- designs include Come on Over tle, Mikaela Kafka, Eli Ganias, Another World, Search for as well as Johnathan Turner, Tomorrow, and Sesame Street, and David Scheffler, Kathleen where he has designed for 21 O’Mara (Bernardsville), Emilio seasons. He has received the Back, left to right: Kathleen O’Mara, Michael Irvin Pollard, John Little, Mikaela Kafka, David Ed- Tirri, Kyle Parham and Kyle Outer Critics Circle, Madison, wards, Liz Zazzi; front, left to right: Eli Ganias, Kirsten Hopkins, Emilio Tirri) Conner. Set design is by Bob Village and Lillian Stoates Phillips , lighting design by Ed awards for his theatre work, Matthews, and sound design by and six Emmy’s for his TV Colin Whitely. designs.,

Everyone Has a Pair of Horns: book review

By Anthony Lusardi Novelist Joe Hill dances with the Devil in his new novel. Author of acclaimed novel Heart-Shaped Box and story collection 20th Century Ghosts, Hill makes sure that Horns brings us into the fire of humanity’s wickedness. Ignatius “Ig” Perrish is in Hell. Once having position and security, the rape and murder of his girlfriend changed his life and blackened his name. Though never tried or convicted, he was never cleared, but in the eyes of his community, he is guilty. Then after a night of drunken exploits, he wakens one morning to find horns grow- ing out of his head! • Yet, that’s not the only thing he possesses. Now, everywhere he goes, people have the compulsion to tell him their darkest secrets. Can Ig uses his new powers to find his love’s murderer… or will he descend further into the darkness that already consumes him? Hill has you rooting for the Devil, even if you’re a devoted Christian. Testing your faith in a world full of sin and wickedness, you get the same sense of disgust as the main character with every confession you read. Of course, with any book involving the Lord of Hell, you can’t expect a peaceful journey.

And as the tagline reads; “When it comes to revenge, the devil is in the details.” 12 The Arts

College trustee/former Air Force major/businessman/activist and ac- tor/musician/author/activist to share Gates-Ferry Lecturer honors College president Dr. Barbara-Jayne Lewthwaite recently announced the 2011-2012 Gates-Ferry Distinguished Lecturers who will focus on the subject of inclusion. As happened last year, there will be more than one individual involved. The first person is our Centenary College Trustee, the Hon. Dr. Howard L. Burrell, a gifted and inspiring public speaker, Lewthwaite said, who will address our community twice during the fall semester on the following topics: Race & Human Relations in America – An Evolutionary Perspective: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19; and The Three-Fifths Compromise – Our Nation’s Heritage and Burden: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Dr. Burrell was raised in the small southern town of Utica, Mississippi, during the years when our nation was going through the turbulent Civil Rights Move- ment, and during our nation’s involvement in the Vietnam War. He attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also holds a Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Psychology. While at Tennessee State, he was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he served as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations; managed the Air Force’s Drug & Alcohol Abuse/ Human Relations Education Programs at Air Force bases in the country of Turkey and the United States; and managed an Air Force doctor, nurse and lawyer recruitment unit. He departed the Air Force as a Vietnam-era veteran, after having achieved the rank of Major. Dr. Burrell has worked as a buyer for a major appliance manufacturer; a sales representative, regional sales manager, corporate customer service manager and international sales manager for a major specialty chemical company; and as an assistant director in the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. While he is retired, he remains active as a member of the Board of Trustees for Centenary College and the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross. He has served in elected positions on the Vernon Township Board of Education, the Vernon Township Council, the Board of Trustees for the Sussex County Charter School for Technology and the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He has been married to Reba Burrell, a recently retired schoolteacher, for the past 45 years, and they have three adult children and two grandchildren. • The second Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecturer for this year is Steve Earle, a musician, actor, author and political activist. As a musician he has been nominated for14 Grammy awards, having won three for best contemporary folk album, most recently in 2010. In 2010 he was also nominated for a Grammy Award, and in May 2011 he received an honorary Doctorate for his activism from the CUNY School of Law. The artists who have covered his songs include Joan Baez, The Pretenders, Levon Helm, Johnny Cash and Percy Sledge. He has collaborated on songs with Joan Baez and the Rolling Stones, among others. As an author Steve has written a novel and a collection of short stories. Acting credits include the HBO series The Wire and Treme, where he plays a street musician in post-Katrina New Orleans. He has also had parts in the motion picture Leaves of Grass and the television show 30 Rock. Moreover, he is the subject of a documentary film and two biographies. .Earle will discuss the arts, broadly defined, play music and conduct a round table discussion in two lectures held during the spring semester of 2012. His appeal to the general community should be remarkably wide, Lewthwaite said. Students and enthusiasts of the theatre, film,TV, music, sociology, social work, writing and poli- tics are all particularly encouraged to attend. Earle’s lectures will be held during the 2012 spring semester and will be announced shortly. Contagion: CSC presents: Soderbergh’s latest thriller By Anthony Lusardi and each other! A Year with Frog and Toad Marion Cotillard, Matt Multiple plots occur, Damon, Laurence Fishburne, from the people who study The Centenary Stage about friendship and rejoicing The Young Audience Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, and combat the virus to those Company presents A Year With in the attributes that make each Series educates and entertains and Kate Winslet are a band simply trying to survive. One Frog and Toad on Oct. 15 at of us different and special. young audiences with perfor- together and apart. But it’s not concerns Mitch Emhoff (Da- 11a.m. in the Edith Kutz The- Tickets are $10 for mances and workshops, based a Tarantino film they’re in, it’s mon) whose wife and stepson ater in the Lackland Center on adults and $8 for children. on New Jersey core curriculum Steven Soderbergh’s (Ocean succumb to the virus, and campus. Frog and Toad is part standards. 11, Erin Brockovich, and Traf- who tries to survive with his Robert and Willie of the new Young Audience A Year With Frog and fic). Of course, when a movie daughter in quarantine while all Reale’s musical A Year With Series third Saturday Festival Toad is also available for tour, is made about a contagious descends into anarchy. Frog And Toad remains true to presented by the Centenary bringing the experience of the- virus that infects the whole We are all familiar the spirit of the original stories Stage Company. Every third ater right to local school. Other planet, you expect an all-star with the bubonic plague, a.k.a. create by Arnold Lobel, as it Saturday of the month will productions available for tour cast. If there was ever a film the Black Death. Wiping out follows two great friends, the feature a different production include A Thousand Cranes, that could turn a viewer into a a third of medieval Europe, cheerful and popular Frog and suitable for ages Pre- K to (based on the book Sadako germaphobe, it’s Contagion. the four-year event continues the rather grumpy Toad through Adult. and a Thousand Cranes) If You It’s amazing how to haunt us. Subconsciously, four fun-filled seasons. YAS (Young Audience Give a Mouse a Cookie, and If many times the average person the world still lives in fear of a Waking from hiberna- Series) was developed in col- you Give a Pig a Pancake. For touches themselves with their mass epidemic; but not of one tion in the spring, they proceed laboration with The Centenary more information on the YAS hands. What’s really scary are continent, the entire world. to plant gardens, swim, rake College Theater Department Third Saturday Series contact the numbers of things we touch After viewing this leaves and go sledding, learn- to produce a theater outreach the Centenary Stage Company that other people touch: door- new thriller, make sure to keep ing life lessons along the way, program for neighboring com- Box office at 908-979-0900 or knobs, buttons, office snacks, your hands clean, and maybe including a most important one munities and schools. log onto Centenarystageco.org. carry a hand sanitizer. 13 The Arts TV On the Radio rocked Philadelphia

By Loren Kessell

It felt like the rain The set consisted of lasted for weeks, but the sky dreamy melodies, experimenta- finally cleared for the indie tion with the sounds of their rock band TV On The Radio instruments, and a feeling of last month. joy that they spread to the audi- The Brooklyn-based ence. group released its latest album, They invited two Nine Types of Light, on April audience members to join them 12, and it is a huge success. onstage since they had shouted, The band is touring to promote “We love you!” to them, and the new album, and its shows they covered Modest Mouse’s should not be missed. “The World At Large” after In September, it Kevin Drew, one of the two played a phenomenal set at the lead singers, said, “Because we Mann Center for the Perform- can.” ing Arts in Philadelphia, in At the end, Drew initi- Fairmount Park. The venue ated a group sing-along to U2’s is an outdoor pavilion that song, “I Still Haven’t Found houses comfortable seating and What I’m Looking For,” and lawn seat options. It caters to concluded by saying that kara- TV on the Radio on the Mann Center stage in Philadelphia. Photo: Loren Kessell concert-goers’ needs by offer- oke for the soul is important. ing food stands, clean facilities, There was a short the lead singer, danced on the which was their initial show- bassist and keyboardist, died and friendly employees. Since break between sets so the tech stage doing a shuffle movement closer. of lung cancer. They canceled it is an arts center, organiza- crew could switch the instru- that he favored throughout the However, bands al- some of their tour dates around tions can set up tables before ments, and they lowered a show. The light sequences for ways come back for an encore that time, but they came back events so people can see what backdrop that looked like the each song were synced perfect- performance and TVOTR on tour stronger than ever. they have to offer, such as Milky Way. All of the lights ly to the beats, and every color delivered. They told everyone They emphasized the beauty Oxfam America. slowly dimmed, and the audi- fit each song’s mood. They in the crowd that they were of life throughout their show, Fans sat under the ence screamed with excite- sang their single from the new beautiful people, and they and Adebimpe gave the crowd pavilion to see Broken Social ment as TVOTR ran onstage. album, Will Do, as red lights played a couple of songs to end a lesson about loving them- Scene, a Canadian indie rock As soon as they appeared they glared all around. The cosmic their performance including, selves and appreciating life as band, open for TVOTR. The grabbed their instruments and backdrop reflected every color “Dancing Choose,” another he walked among people in the band is a musical collective opened their set with an older so the entire performance felt song from Dear Science. front row. that chose to open the show song from the album Dear Sci- surreal. Although they released Philadelphia expe- TVOTR is a band since TVOTR asked them to, ence called “Halfway Home,” a new album, TVOTR still rienced an incredible perfor- filled with love and together- and they put on an incredible and the crowd went wild. performed an equal amount mance, one that carried a ness, and they make their performance. Tunde Adebimpe, of older material such as their lot of meaning. On April 20, audience feel like a family. 2006 single, “Wolf Like Me,” 2011, Gerard Smith, TVOTR’s 14

Experienced, healthy men’s soccer squad Sports determined to start season strong

By Matt Mercuro New women’s basketball head coach brings

Last season did the fall season,” said Bour- excitement, championship dreams not begin as planned for the land. “Most guys on the team Centenary men’s soccer team. have a summer league team in By Bridget McCann After an excellent off-season, addition to a 12-week strength Justin Phoenix, the new head coach of the Centenary women’s basketball team, has already the team came in with the and conditioning training that taken well to Centenary’s close-knit campus. He says he believes Centenary is a very helpful and expectation of a good year, but we have planned for the spring supportive community that one can easily connect with. He is very eager to get into the gym with the the Cyclones wound up starting into the summer.” team and help it win a championship. 0-4, and a shot in the playoffs Bourland spent the Phoenix has spent the last three seasons at Kean University as an assistant for the women’s seemed out of reach. off-season a little differently basketball team. During his time at Kean, the team went 75-15 with one New Jersey Athletic Con- The team would than usual this year. He was ference (NJAC) Championship, three NCAA Tournament appearances, two appearances in the Sweet bounce back to fi nish 10-9-1 chosen to play for a D-3 All- Sixteen, and one Elite Eight appearance. While at KU, he helped develop three All-Americans, two for the year, and advanced to Star team made of players from NJAC Players of the Year, one NJAC Defensive Player of the Year and one player drafted to play in the semifi nals of the Colonial all around the country. Bour- Puerto Rico. States Athletic Conference land toured Brazil for 10 days “As a team, we believe that Coach Phoenix is the missing piece of the puzzle that we’ve tournament for the fi rst time in where he played four extremely been looking for,” said senior Jen Vasta. “For the past three seasons, we’ve been a good team, but school history, before falling to competitive teams. His team we’re really looking forward to Coach Phoenix helping us elevate our game to a new level and bring Neumann University 2-0. fi nished with two wins and home a championship.” Coming into this two draws, and gained experi- Phoenix played four seasons, from 1992-96 at Manhattan College where he guided his team season, the team’s goal and ence that he hopes will help to the postseason four times, including two NCAA Tournament and two NIT Tournament appearanc- expectations were the same as throughout the season. es, in addition to a MAAC Championship. He graduated in 1996 with a degree in Communications. always; to have the best GPA “As a two time cap- After college, he played for various European club teams from 1996-2006. in the conference, to win the tain, I try and look at myself Following his European career, he made the move into coaching, starting out at Burlington CSAC Conference Champi- as an extension of the coach- County College as a men’s basketball team assistant coach for one season, before moving to Kean. onship and to compete in the ing staff. Before each training Phoenix will be taking over the Lady Cyclones who fi nished the 2010-11 season 13-12, NCAA Tournament. session I like to lead a dynamic including 10-6 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) under former head coach Lorie “After starting off last warm up with the guys, in ad- Khalil. The team also posted the second-best team grade point average in Division III for the second season slowly, we realized that dition to setting up small side year in a row to earn the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Top 25 Team we did not want to do the same drills that help us hone our Honor Roll accolades. for next season,” said senior skills and work on our weak at- “I’m excited to the point where I need to do other things to keep that excitement from boil- Andrew Pinnella. “We pre- tributes,” said Bourland. “Each ing over,” said Phoenix. pared ourselves mentally and game day, it is essential that physical over the off-season every player has proper warm- Michael Marin. and we built momentum. This conference so badly. For most and summer months. Coming up attire and is 100 percent • season we tried to build upon of us, this is our last season, as into pre-season, we were ready focused and ready to go.” The Cyclones have gone 2-1-2 that chemistry even more by a lot of us are seniors, so we to play.” Returning for his in September so far, including bonding more as a team,” said want to go out swinging.” Pinnella came into 8th year as head coach of the a pair of 2-0 victories against Rogers. “Most importantly, At press time, the this season with a bit of a chip Cyclones is Keith O’Connor. the Baruch College Bearcats we worked hard during the Cyclones were preparing for on his shoulder. Feeling he Connor has transformed the on Sept. 1 and York College on summer and into pre-season their game against Brooklyn had been overlooked for the Cyclones into a perennial con- Sept. 11 in the second game of because we want to the win the College. all-conference team last year, tender, winning 45 games the the Centenary College Holi- he used that as motivation to last fi ve seasons including three day Inn Classic. The Cyclones improve his game this season. CSAC tournament appearances lost a 3-2 overtime nail-biter With three goals in just three during that time period. to Lebanon Valley College on games thus far, he has already • Sept. 10, in the fi rst game of helped his case for a spot The team features the return of the tournament. on the team this season and seniors Justin Belanger, Daniel • believes the team is already Berniz, Jimmy Corey, Tyler Senior goalie Jason making the right adjustments to DeCraine, Mike Goepp, David Rogers recorded both of the improve. Petrozziello, Kyle Thompson, shutouts for the Cyclones, win- Junior captain Patrick Luis Villacis, Alex Walters, and ning Co-Cyclone of the week Bourland also believes the Matt Winkler. for his performance against the team did more than enough this Also returning to Bearcats where he recorded 6 off-season to be more prepared the team, are juniors Brian saves. Rogers, who missed the this year for this coming sea- Almeida, Alex Khouri, and fi rst four games last season due son. sophomores Antonio Cabrera, to a foot injury, feels that his “Preparation for our Ian Douglas, Victor Doris- absence attributed greatly to mid-August pre-season begins mond, Reid Meeker, Yuir Mis- the team’s slow start last year, prior to the fall season. We senheim, Nicholas Telle and messing up the whole defen- have a non-traditional spring Harry Walters. sive scheme. Once he returned soccer season, which is a great New to the team are though, things seemed to click. way to jump start training for freshmen Dylan Bricker, Charl- “As soon as I came ton Duncan, Quinn Khouri, and back, everything came together 15 Cross Country building strong team

By Matt Mercuro race, or keeping the team moti- place. Sharpe finished 76th, vated when things are looking with a time of 30:46.58, and The 2010 season for bad. This is something that is Smith came in at 79th with a the Centenary Cross Country stressed to runners early on in time of 31:07.35. Sports team can best be defined in two during their time at Centenary. For the men’s team, words: an improvement. The “I feel cross country LaManna, also competing Alumnus is new baseball team had plenty of highs and runners form a really tight in his first race at Centenary, lows throughout last season, bond with each other because finished first for the Cyclones and cumulated with a fifth we see each other six days a with a time of 31:27.19 in the catching coach and eighth place finish for the week, and we support each race, good enough for 52nd Coach Iannonc not only attended Centenary but also men’s and women’s team in other after every run, easy or place overall. Ambrose finished was a baseball coach five years ago, here. Although Iannonc only the Colonial States Athletic hard,” said freshman Carolyn 85th with a time of 34:26.68. coached a few seasons he understands the school and program Conference Championship LaRue. “Even though I’m new Overall, the Cyclones had very well and also has a great understanding and love for the tournament, respectively. The and don’t really have the ropes plenty to be happy about. After game. 2011 team hopes to have the on college just yet, (my team- a season full of injuries last “Frank’s ties to Centenary are deep,” head coach Scott right combination to help them mates) are very accepting and year, they were able to send Kushner says of the new addition to his staff; “he wants to see the accomplish even more this give me advice or answer any their full team out to compete. program improve.” season. questions that I ask.” The women’s team came away After losing a key player, Brian Lemay, it is important “I think we have a The team also features with a pretty solid finish, but that Iannonc’s main focus will be working with the catchers, good mix of youth and ex- the return of junior Kelly both teams left knowing they pushing them to be all that they can behind the plate. The team is perience, and I think the two Nielsen on the women’s team still have some room for im- looking to young catchers such as the new freshmen and sopho- groups can feed off each other as well as sophomores Shawna provement. more Victor Nunez. to accomplish greater things Bryan, Kelly Pascarella, Sarah “In my opinion I think Along with coaching the catchers, Iannonc will be the this year,” said head coach J.J. Sharpe, and Shawnee Smith. the first meet went pretty well. first base coach, and will be helping out the hitters and others. Cusick, who returns for his Returning to the men’s I was really nervous because Iannonc has had some time to get to know the players and staff fourth season as head coach team this season are sopho- it was my first college meet, recently, and the players have positive thoughts about him. “It’s at Centenary College this year mores Rob Ambrose, Juan and it was a 6K instead of a hard coming into a program without knowing any of us,” senior after an overall successful Arias, Denzel Henderson, and 5K. I felt like the vibe of the infielder Chris Smith said about the new coach after the fall ball campaign last season. Justin Theriault. race was a lot more relaxed scrimmage, “We all meshed really well with him, and I think he’s Senior Chelsea Gum- New to the team this than high school, though. I was going to be a great coach forour team.” merson said that the team year are Alex Eliopoulos and happy with my time, and now usually starts preparing for Anthony LaManna on the the next 6K, I have a time to the upcoming season at the men’s team and LaRue for beat,” LaRue said. beginning of June, to work on the women’s team. All three Next, the Cyclones are things like building up mileage runners join Centenary after preparing for the Mule-Falcon for endurance and eventually completing highly successful Invitational on Sept. 17 at throwing in speed workouts as careers in high school and will Cedar Crest College. Women’s volleyball: the summer goes along. look to contribute to the team By Keiko Talley Gummerson and se- while continuing to improve The 2012 base- nior Gary Kowaleski will serve their game and adjusting to the ball season brings promise: busy fall schedule, as captains for their respective college lifestyle. transfers, freshmen, and a new squads this season, and along “Preparing for the catching coach, Centenary with seniors Erick Hoagland season had a lot to do with alumnus, Frank Iannonc. strong prospects and Liz Guella, will look to summer running and keeping use their experience to lead a up on that. Coming into the By Bridget McCann team full of young, yet talented season the team was already in The Centenary Volleyball returns six student-athletes this season and was picked to finish runners on and off the field in good shape,” said LaManna. fifth in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) in a coaches’ preseason poll. Last year, the whatever way possible. “As for major differences com- Lady Cyclones finished 10-21 overall, 5-6 in the conference, missing the CSACTournament by one “As a senior this year, pared to high school, we did a spot. I’m doing my best to build the lot of speed work and long runs Returning for the Cyclones are seniors Devon Paffendorf and Kelsey Walter, juniors Jelena team to make us stronger,” to help build up endurance and Markovic, Erika Chu, and Shantise Parker, and lone sophomore Chelsea Hoffman. said Gummerson. “Our team speed.” Last season, Paffendorf broke the record for the most career kills, with 984, with a season is the closest it has been in the The first race of the record of 484 kills. She also earned First Team All-CSAC honors. three years I’ve been here, and season took place on Sept. 4 at Markovic recorded 755 assists last season, moving her into second all-time in assists, only having a close team bond is the Delaware Valley College 697 away from the record of 1,941. Markovic was also named to First Team All-CSAC. important.” Invitational. The women’s team Walter earned Honorable Mention accolades after setting a new single-season record with Unity is important for finished ninth out of 15 teams 543 digs. She is the program’s all-time leader in digs with 1,506. any team that wishes to be suc- while the men’s team finished Joining the returners are freshmen Myriah Jade and Stephanie Szela, newcomers Maria cessful, but one of the most im- 15th out of 16 teams that com- Cucco, Kelly McAdam, and Amanda Metauten, and transfer Kelly McMenamin. portant parts of forming a bond peted. McMenamin spent the last two seasons playing volleyball at Harcum College in Pennsyl- with anyone, and especially Gummerson led the vania. During her time there, she had a team-best 924 assists and earned National Junior College for an athlete, is to understand way for the women’s team with Athletic Association Division II Region MVP and All-Tournament honors. At presstime, the team’s it’s not only about being there a time of 27:46.10, placing record was 6-12 overall, and 3-0 in conference play. The Lady Cyclones start their season by finish- during the good times. Con- 35th out of 133 runners. LaRue ing the Ninth Annual Greyhound Premiere Invitational with two wins and two losses, one of those gratulating someone when they had a strong showing in her against conference rival Gwynedd-Mercy College. Although the team fought hard, they were unable do well is important, but so is first race, finishing 29:39.63 in to pick up a win at the Scranton Invitation, dropping all four matches. being there when someone may the 6K, good enough for 66th Coming up in October, the team has eight of its 11 conference matches as well as several need encouragement after a bad tough non-conference opponents.

16 Women’s soccer team Wrestling team returns rich in returners and after historic season strong freshman class By Bridget McCann By: Matt Mercuro Women’s Soccer re- Marxen. Sophomores Kelley The Centenary men’s wins, good enough for second 21-9 for the year, overall. Zi- turns with 12 players from last Carvalho and Amira Guerrero wrestling team begins its new on the all-time wins list. tone made the NCAA Division year’s successful squad which round out the list of returners. season on Oct. 29. Livingston became III Tournament in his weight won a Colonial State’s Athletic Joining the returners The Cyclones finished the school’s first-ever two-time class, before losing in the quar- Conference (CSAC) Cham- is a large group of freshmen: last season in 13th place out of All-American and competed in terfinals to Brock Glotfelty of pionship, earned its first-ever Becky Camp, Nikki Crowley, the 59 teams that competed in the NCAA Division III Tourna- McDaniel College. NCAA Tournament berth and Jessie Curtis, Cara Holmes, the NCAA Division III Cham- ment for the second time at Zitone had high praise saw Head Coach Kevin Davies Nikki Gillis, Ali Molinaro, pionship Tournament in the La Centenary last season. Livings- for those teammates, and feels earn his 100th-career vic- Laura Potter, Samantha Sysak, Crosse Center in La Crosse, ton finished the year 24-3 and the Cyclones are in good shape tory. The team was predicted and Megan Williams as well Wisconsin. The Cyclones fin- placed sixth in the 133-pound this season, despite the loss of to finish third in a preseason as a transfer from Kutztown ished number 8 in the country, weight class after taking third many seniors. coaches’ poll. University, Alyssa Hackelburg. went 12-2 overall during the in last year’s tournament. He “I attribute my suc- Returning for the The Cyclones hosted season and accomplished more clinched a spot in the tourna- cess last year to hard work and Cyclones are seniors Mary the Cyclone Kickoff Classic on than any other wrestling team ment after winning the 133 having good workout partners Anderson, Courtney Flanagan, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1-2. in Centenary’s history. pound title at the Metropolitan in the wrestling room always Tatiana Kingston, co-captain The team swept the tourna- Head coach John Gar- Conference Tournament for the pushing me. This year I hope to Kristyn Lehmann, Brit- ment, beating Drew University riques was named Metropolitan second time. step it up and become an All- tany Overland, and co-captain and Rowan University. Conference Coach of the Year Regan finished his American,” said Zitone. “With Caitlin Veverka. Last year, At presstime, the team is and finished his fifth season senior year leading the team in guys like Will Livingston and Kingston received Second 3-3 overall, with a 1-0 in- after guiding five Cyclones to wins with a 28-5 record in the Dave Alsieux graduating, I feel Team All-CSAC honors, finish- conference record after beating the NCAA Division III Tourna- 165 pound weight class. He fin- the whole upper class is step- ing the season with a record 14 conference rival Cabrini. ment, which was a record. ished third in his weight class ping up to lead our team.” assists, leading the conference “Although we graduated a Garriques also led the Cyclones at the Metropolitan Conference In his first season at and finishing eighth nationally. lot of crucial players last year, to their first Metropolitan Tournament was named to the Centenary, sophomore Chris Flanagan and Veverka each we brought in a lot of talented Conference Tournament win, NWCA Academic All-Ameri- Burdge was named co-Metro- received Honorable Mention freshmen and there is no doubt beating the defending champi- can team for the second time. politan Conference Rookie of accolades. in my mind that we can win on TCNJ with 104 team points Regan finished his Centenary the Year and d3wrestle.com Also returning are juniors CSAC again and continue at King’s College in Wilkes career third on the all-time Freshman of the Year for his Arielle Hamilton, Sara Smith, building on tradition,” said Barre, Pennsylvania. wins list with impressive season. Burdge Chrissy Bressman, and Sam Veverka. The team will look for Returning to the went 18-10 overall, and was younger wrestlers to replace team is senior Tim Lutke, who one of three wrestlers from Softballers recall NCAA five of its most accomplished became an All-American for Centenary to make the All- triumphs and look ahead wrestlers ever, including the first time at Centenary after American team, the first fresh- By Bridget McCann Captain Dave Alsieux, Will finishing in seventh place in the man wrestler from Centenary Livingston, and Matt Regan. 197-pound weight class at the ever to do so. On May 7, 2011, the Centenary Softball team earned Alsieux made the NCAA Division III Tourna- At 157 lbs., Burdge its first-ever NCAA Tournament berth after defeating defending quarterfinals of NCAA Divi- ment. Lutke was 15-1 for the made the championship round champions Neumann University to win the Colonial States Ath- sion III Tournament at 141 year, and qualified for the of the Metropolitan Confer- letic Conference (CSAC) tournament. pounds after being named one tournament after winning the ence Tournament in his weight Returning junior Cara Montferrat was named CSAC of the wild cards for the event. 197-pound title in the Metro- class, and was named a wild Tournament MVP, after being named CSAC Player of the Year He finished second in his politan Conference Tourna- card for the NCAA Division III just a week earlier. weight class at the Metropoli- ment. Tournament. Burdge finished The team lost both of its games in the NCAA Tourna- tan Conference Championship. Junior JD Zitone was eighth place overall, after being ment, losing to the host team Ithaca College, and Middlebury He had strong senior year, stellar throughout the year, knocked off by Dan Twito of College. finishing with a record of 27-6 winning the 285-pound title at Merchant Marine Academy, the “Although we lost both games, there’s nothing cooler in his weight class, and finished the Metropolitan Conference eventual champion. than being a part of the NCAA’s. A lot of people never get to ex- his Centenary career with 92 Championship, and finished perience this kind of tournament and I’m very grateful that I was one of those who did,” said senior Jessica Fane. In August, two Cyclones earned ECAC South All-Star accolades. Montferrat earned First Team Catcher accolades while returning senior Caitlin Veverka earned First Team Outfield ac- colades. This marks Montferrat’s third ECAC South honor, as last year she was named ECAC South Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-Star. Both student-athletes also earned several post-season awards. Montferrat was named CSAC Player of the Year, First Team All-CSAC Catcher, CSAC Tournament MVP and First Team National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All- East-Region Catcher. Veverka was named First Team All-CSAC and First Team NFCA All-East-Region Outfield. The team is currently practicing for its fall season and working towards defending its title in the spring.