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One  hundred  years  ago,  The  Montclair  Normal 
School  housed  future  teachers  who  studied 
vigoriously  on  the  hope  of  educating  youth. 
This  very  foundation  that  Montclair  State  Uni- 
versity was  eventually  built  on  has  become  an 
educational  mecca  known  nationally  for  its 
excellence.  One  hundred  years  of  alumni  have 
learned  how  to  become  masters  in  their  field, 
create  long-lasting  bonds  with  others  and  put 
their  mark  on  many  things  throughout  the 
campus.  There  have  been  stories  of  falling  in 
love,  finding  their  way  and  defining  them- 
selves through  their  college  experience.  One 
academic  building  built  in  1908  has  developed 
into  the  second-largest  campus  in  New  Jersey. 
Every  inch  of  campus  is  covered  in  hundreds 
of  stories.  We  can  only  hope  to  keep  telling  our 
stories  and  to  share  with  others  the  sensation 
that  Montclair  State  University  has  become. 
This  institution  is  why  we  can  tell  our  stories. 


The  culmination  of  an  undergraduate  degree  results  in  a  brilliant 
moment  where  students  become  alumni  and  are  no  longer  subjected 
to  greuling  undergraduate  work.  The  day  itself  is  bittersweet.  Fami- 
lies and  friends  gather  to  see  their  little  baby  boys  and  girls  become 
adults.  Montclair  State's  commencment  is  nothing  short  of  extraor- 
dinary. From  guest  speakers,  including  Governer  Jon  S.  Corzine  and 
Mikhail  Baryshnikov,  to  giant  beach  balls  being  tossed  around  and 
silly  string  flying  in  the  air,  MSU  students  know  how  to  celebrate 
hard  work  and  how  to  go  out  with  a  bang.  Senior  speaker  Amie  Mac- 
Math  addressed  the  class  of  2008  and  said,  ''When  one  thinks  about 
a  leader  in  the  world,  the  image  of  a  president  or  another  person  in 
power  usually  comes  to  mind.  It  is  important  however  to  recognize 
the  leaders  that  are  sitting  among  us  today.  There  is  greatness  in  this 
arena.  We  are  the  leaders  of  today.  We  have  the  power  to  go  out  and 
create  change  in  the  world  around  us,  to  influence  our  peers  and 
younger  generations,  to  create  cures  for  diseases,  educate  the  future 
leaders  of  tomorrow,  and  truly  make  a  difference  in  this  world.  Mont- 
clair State  University  students  have  accomplished  tremendous  feats 
over  the  past  100  years,  and  now,  it  is  our  turn  to  leave  a  legacy.  " 


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At  Montclair  State,  students  make 
their  college  experience  unique  by 
adding  their  nnark  on  a  cannpus 
organization.  Activities  range  fronn 
career  oriented  activities  such  as 
the  Psychology  Club,  religious 
groups  such  as  Hillel,  and  just-for- 
fun  clubs  such  as  Montclair  Uni- 
versity Gamers.  MSU  also  hosts 
a  large  family  of  Greek  Life  with 
almost  40  fraternities,  sororities, 
and  social  fellowships  on  campus. 
Students  show  their  personalities 
through  their  respective  organiza- 
tions and  are  able  to  be  involved  in 
things  they  believe  in  and  things 
that  make  them  come  alive. 


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Montclair  State  University  students  like  to 
get  their  hands  messy  in  the  classroonn.  That 
doesn't  just  nnean  digging  their  hands  into  a 
pottery  wheel,  but  it  also  means  acting  ou 
crime  scenes  for  journalism  classes.  Photog 
raphy  classes  do  lighting  workshops  so  thej 
can  have  first-hand  experience  in  Calcia  Hal 
while  theater  classes  in  Life  Hall  transforni 
classrooms  into  Nazi  Germany.  Old  practices 
of  learning  straight  from  a  textbook  are  not 
common  practice  at  MSU.  Thinking  out  of  the 
box  is  the  way  of  life  on  this  campus.  And  no, 
the  role  playing  never  gets  old. 


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With  the  addition  of  the  John  J.  Cali  School  of 
Music  and  the  Kasser  Theatre  to  Montclair  State 
Univeristy's  campus,  the  Departnnent  of  The- 
atre and  Dance  is  become  even  more  wide- 
spread across  campus.  Acclaimed  professionals, 
such  as  Tony  Award-winning  choreographer  Bill 
T  Jones  (Spring  Awakening)  and  the  Shanghi 
Quartet.  Stellar  performances,  such  as  the  new 
American  opera  Eimer  Gantry  and  the  fun-loving 
'  musical  Tiie  Full  Monty,  played  to  positive  reviews 
in  prestigeous  publications  such  as  The  New 
York  Times,  The  Star-Ledger,  and  The  Bergen 
Record.  Beyond  graduation  from  MSU,  students 
gain  jobs  in  supreme  genres  of  the  arts,  such  as 
film,  television,  and  of  course,  Broadway.  Other 
students  choose  to  take  destiny  into  their  own 
hands,  such  as  six  recent  graduates  who  formed 
their  own  theatre  company,  StrangeDog  Theatre. 
The  presence  of  musical  education  on  campus 
is  a  vital  part  of  MSU's  tradition  of  excellence. 


MontGlgir,  Sweet,  AAontcbir 


University  Hall 
Opened  2005 


Cafe  Diem 
Opened  January  2007 


The  Village  at  Little  Falls 
Opened  2003 


AAontcbir  State  is  movin  on  ip!  Since  1908,  this  ' 
University  has  seen  a  tremendous  amomt  of  changes. 
Our  most  recent  changes  to  our  home  are  University 
Hall,  a  building  resembling  Spanish  Cantina  structures 
that  houses  a  first  floor  of  lecture  halls  followed  by  4 
floors  of  classrooms,  offices  and  breakouts  rooms,  a 
computer  lab  on  tfte  fifth  floor,  and  topped  off  with  a 
seventh  floor  Conference  Center.  This  building  is 
i  equipped  with  WiFi  and  plenty  of  room  for  study  time 

to  take  place. 

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'Taking  a  few  turns  and  moving  onto  Cbve  Road  to  our  next  edition,  is  the  Vilkage.  This 
apartment  complex  is  the  home  to  most  Junior  and  Senior  residents.  Equipped  with 
'apartments  ttxat  hold  four  people  in  a  combination  of  different  set  ups  (  doiijle  rooms 
iand  sT-i  ^  ^    -'  -  -  •■'^   w  --  ■r^"rv:f  room,  two  bathrooms  and  a  mini  kitchen,  this  is 

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John  J.  Call  School  of  MlbIc 
Opening  Fall  2009 


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Opened  Spring  2008 

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The  Alexander  Kasser  Theater 

Opened  Fall  2004  

This  Cafe  is  WiFi  and  offers  everytfiing  from  bogek,  paninis,  salads,  to  Starbudcs 
Coffee  drinks.  Equipped  with  flashing  lights  and  a  cool,  collected  atmosphere,  it  is 
definitely  a  great  place  to  meet  with  friends  and  get  work  done.  ^M 

The  newest  edition  to  Montcbir  State  is  our  our  Recreation  Center.  It  opened  its 
doors  in  Spring  2CXD8.  Housing  plenty  of  exercise  equipped,  a  regulation  swimming 
pool  as  well  as  a  variety  of  classes  and  intramural  sports,  it  is  the  place  to  be  to 
get  in  shape!  Several  MSU  students  can  be  seen  working  a  sweat  outside  the 
classroom,  at  the  Rec  Center. 

As  of  2009/2010,  another  addition  will  be  gracing  the  MSU  commtnity.  This     ^B 
addition  is  the  khn  J.  Cali  School  of  Music.  Not  only  are  ou  Music  majors  good, 
but  they  are  good  enough  to  have  their  own  school  being  built  for  them.  This  school 
is  going  to  be  high-tech,  just  as  the  rest  of  MSUs  b  lildings  that  are  baing  brougtit 
up  to  par. 

We  are  a  University  that  has  gone  through  quite  a  face  lift  bi 

to  it.  We  have  a  beautiful  campus  and  with  each  vaiuoble  ^iii^^^^^M^Mgpa»« 

so  proud! 


For  the  last  100  years,  Montclair  State  University  Inas 
always  been  dedicated  to  teaching  young  minds  & 
molding  successful  individuals.  Montclair  started  out 
as  the  New  Jersey  State  Normal  School  to  meet  the 
growing  demand  for  professionally  trained  teachers. 
There  were  1 87  students  on  the  25-acre  campus  and 
Charles  Sumner  Chopin  was  principal.  The  school 
became  Montclair  State  Teachers  College,  offering 
a  four-year  Bachelor  of  Arts  for  secondary  school 
teachers  in  1927.  In  1958,  Montclair  State  Teachers 
College  merged  with  Panzer  School  of  Physical 
Education  to  become  Montclair  State  College. 
Montclair  State  College  became  Montclair  State 
University  in  1994.  Today,  Montclair  State  University  is 
known  for  its  Education,  Theatre,  Business  and  Music 
programs,  alike.  Not  only  has  this  school  expanded 
in  size,  it  has  expanded  with  pride,  buildings, 
technology  and  intelligence.  MSU  since  it's  inception 
hod  crofted  the|)est  and  the  brightest! 

Let's  hope  Montclair  has  yet  another  1 00  great  years! 


The  first  graduating  class  numbers 

45  in  1910,  including  William  O. 

Trapp,  who  will  go  on  to  win  a 

Pulitzer  Prize  for  journalism  for  the 

New  York  Evening  World  in  1929. 


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A  Century  goes  by  and  Montclair  State  graduates  about 

2,000  students  each  May.  These  are  the  best  the  brightest  and  the 

proud.  One  hundred  years  from  now,  students  will  look  to  individuals  in 

this  class  as  role  models  and  see  how  far  they  have  come.  As  we 

grauduate  MSU,  we  must  remember  that  we  leave  a  legacy. 

With  academic  excellence  and  support  given  by  faculity,  friends  and 

parent  alike,  Montclair  State  holds  true  to  this  statment.  It  is  a  college 

growing  in  number,  facing  challenges  but  rising  above  and  standing 

proud!  May  we  remember  our  Alma  Mater  with  pride: 


Beneath  the  Jersey  skies  so  blue, 

ir^  Montclairs  mountain  town. 

There  stands  our  Collega  tried  and  true 

and  growing  in  renown. 

We  love  thy  cannpus,  love  thy  halls, 

and  oft  to  thee  we  raise,  with  loyal  lips 

and  loyal  hearts  united  songs  of  praise. 

All  hail,  all  hail  Montclair, 
to  thee  our  voices  raise, 
AInna  Mater,  dear  Montclair, 
our  undying  hynnn  of  praise.  * 

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Shockley,  Nicole  Anulewicz,  Jen  Kelleher,  Lisa  Tasci,  Angela  Martone,  Christyn  Scillieri,  Katie  Minervini,  Lisa  Bargstadt, 

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Patrick  Ferry,  William  Clark,  Josh  Wolfson,  Ronnie   Umphenour,  A  J.  Bachman,  Patrick  Nann,  Kevin 

Dyer,  John  Schiavone,  Eric  Ouaranti,  Tyler  Meixner,  Taylor  Bonner,  Thomas  Bowers,  Kevin  OBrien, 

Collin  Marsh,  Jo esph  DiGangi,  Marc  Guido,  Daniel  Cuff,  Jonathan  Lopez,  Mike  Corsetto,  Mike  Boykas, 

Matt  Sharp,  Bryan  Klimchak,  Brad  Van  Kalsbeck,  James  Carbonello,  Patrick  Ritacco,  Nick  Farrar,  Mike 

Grouss,  Matthew  DePaolera,  Denis  Callahan,  Scott   Livingstone,  Douglas  Kennedy,  Adam  Ahmad,  Jason 

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Lauren  Adams 

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Jamie  Hudacko 

Melissa  Deangelo 

Rebekah  Crane 

Cristin  Bentz 

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Bethany  Blaine 

Nicole  Roselle 

Morgan  MacPhee 

Kaite  Castellanos 

Kayla  Henderson 

Sara  Watson 

Kristin  Quigley 

Kelly  Jurczynski 

Talia  Katz 


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Rob  Bowness 

Michael  Streaman 

Jason  Lopez 

Jeff  DellaPiazza 

Tim  Stringer 

Michael  Nunes 

Stephen  Piscitello 

Jay  Bionde 

Michael  Vitale 

Joseph  Zembryski 

Andrew  Himmelfarb 

Lou  Politan 

Jerry  Casale 

Louis  Cautero 

Kevin  Cuozzi 

Marc  Palestina 

Kevin  Dalton 

Ed  Kloepping 

Jairo  Mendez 

Marty  Cabalar 

Enrique  Gomez 

William  Traverso 

CJ  Fleming 

DJ.  Cunningham 

Jeff  MiUer 

Robert  Clark 

Vicente  Medina 

Jesus  Castano 

Mike  Ercolano 

Luis  Carabello 

David  Chiarolanzio 

Scott  Evangelist 

Graham  Mitchell 

Brian  Peterson 

Kevin  Wieme 


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Ashley  Lustenberger 

Megan  Durkin 

Whitney  Driver 

Corrine  Gannon 

Elia  Persico 

Megan  Biyson 

Jennifer  Jimenez 

Kelly  Nance 

Jill  Leonard 

Kelly  Karp 

Jackie  Ferranti 

Maureen  Shockley 

Cheryl  Bodak 

Nicole  Gorhan 

Briana  Hopkins 

Carolyn  McCrea 

Amanda  AguiiTe 

Amanda  Livsey 

Kacie  Neurouter 

Leslie  Gonzalez 


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Emina  Udrjia 

Justine  DiPaolo 

Michelle  Hoff 

Danielle   Altersitz 

JoAnna  DePierro 

Kathleen  Leone 

Rebecca  Dobiesz 

Megan  Walsh 

Shannon  Gill 

Diana  Colombo 

Melissa  Flaherty 

Kelly  Jurczynski 

Alexsandra  Litowsky 

Lauren  Zehnder 

Jen  Tanis 

Rebekah  Keller 

Megan  Pietrunti 

Deana  Hagel 

Jessica  Murphy 

Brisa   Casas 

Annalisa  Valerio 

Brittany   Palko 

Jenna  Gallo 

Jacquie  Supko 


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Eugene  Asimou 
William  Brown 
Glennluis  Cabrera 
Elvis  Cole 
Darren  Cunningham 
Terence  Daly 
Ryan  Dougherty 
Brian  Gannon 
Chris  Harris 
Albert  Heward-Mills 
Terry  lavarone 
Akeem  James 
Anthony  Jarvis 
Adenford  Jean-Philippe 
Mike  Johnson 
Mikejulich 
Tim  Lamore 
James  Luginsland 
Mario  Morrison-Bird 
Michael  Nicosia 
Andrew  Nnadi 
Muna  Onyejiaka 
Michael  Palazzo 
Dwight  Palmer 
Kevin  Ritchie 
Sulton  Scott 
Jairo  Sierra 
Jihad  Springer 
Lee  Tedeschi 
Akeem  Thomas 
Ricardo  Thomas 
Ronald  Triolo 
John  Tsihlas 
Tony  Williams 
Woman's  Team 
Brittany  Conner 
Leslie  Dobbs 
Amanda  Hart 
April  Hart 
Tyffani  Howard 
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Kerin  Kupyn 
Crista  Lewandowski 
Margaret  Owusu 
Talia  Pelle 
Luda  Poluyko 
Monique  Riddick 
Judline  Tumson 
Krystal  Wyche 


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The  Montclair  State  University  Athletic  Training  Club,  a  Class 
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real  life  learning  opportunities,  while  challenging  them  in 
intellectual  scenarios.  Aside  from  the  insightful  teachers,  as  well 
as  the  schools  athletic  trainers,  there  are  so  many  opportunities 
for  students  to  learn  about  the  profession.  With  clinical  rotations 
each  semester  and  possibilties  to  shadow  some  of  the  best 
athletic  trainers  and  doctors  in  the  state,  students  have  fun 
while  learning  invaluable  lessons  that  cannot  be  taught  in  the 
classroom.  The  time  split  between  the  classroom  and  the 
training  room  provides  rigorous  curriculm,  ensuring  that  when 
students  sit  for  the  Board  of  Certification  Exam  they  are  ready 
for  it.  The  Montclair  StateUniversity  Atletic  Training  Club 
includes  many  experienced  athletic  trainers  and  doctors 
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Class  One  Organizations 

A  Class  One  organization  shall  have  an  appeal  that 
reaches  the  general  interest  of  the  entire  campus 
community  or  have  an  appeal  that  fosters  pride  for  and 
mobilizes  awareness  of  the  interests  of  a  large,  distinct, 
and  prolific  subculture  of  the  campus  community,  as 
deemed  by  the  discretion  of  the  chartering  process. 
Prove  to  have  a  demand  for  membership  significantly 
larger  than  its  most  recent  Class  II  chartering.  Prove  to 
have  financial  and  programming  needs  unable  to  met 
by  the  benefits  of  a  Class  II  charter,  have  spent  a 
minimum  of  four  consecutive  years  as  a  Class  II 
organization,  are  willing  to  have  one  member  of  their 
organization  represent  as  a  legislator  in  the  SGA.  Class 
One  Organizations  shall  be  entitled  to:  a  yearly  budget 
allocated  by  the  Legislature,  and  priority  for  student 
office  space. 


ISO 

International  Students 

Organization 

Class  One  Organization 


so  is  the  spearhead  organization  in 
^ontclair  State's  quest  for  international 
diversity,  the  organization  provides 
assistance,  company,  and  guidance  to 
^ontclair  State's  large  international 
jtudent  body.  Having  said  that,  ISO  also 
ncludes  amongst  its  top  priorities 
nteraction  with  American  students  and 
velcomes  them  with  open  arms.  ISO 
encourages  cooperation  and  a  sense  of 
jnity  amongst  the  international  students 
md  the  American  students  here  at 
^ontclair  State.  Members  of  ISO  have  an 
)pportunity  to  learn  about  the  different 
)eople  they  share  this  planet  with  and 
earn  some  of  their  customs  and  traditions 
is  well  as  share  some  of  their  own. 


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CARIBSO 

CaribSOs  Motto: 

Teamwork:  Together  We  Achieve  the 

Extraordinary! 

What  best  describes  CaribSO? 
-Diversity  to  the  fullest.  Although  we  are  a 
Caribbean  Student  Organization,  more 
that  75%  of  our  members  are  not  even 
from  the  Caribbean! 

-CaribSO  gives  students  the  chance  to 
experience  and  be  a  part  of  the  Caribbean 
culture  through  food,  dance,  music,  and 
our  many  events.  This  supports  our 
purpose  to  unite  and  educate  people 
together  in  culture. 


CaribSO  is  an  organization  that  readies  to  all 
walks  of  life,  not  just  solely  the  Caribbean!!! 

Although  Chartered  to  Class  1  newly, 
CaribSO  is  one  of  the  largest  and  well  known 
organizations  to  have  ever  hit  the  Montclair 
State  Campus. 

CaribSO  was  founded  in  1992  Greyson 
Hannigan  a  Jamaican  man,  who  felt  the  need 
to  unite  all  the  Caribbeans  in  the  Montclair 
Campus. 

CaribSO's  dance  troupe  was  founded  in  2004 
by  past  president  Reginald  Stainfil 


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HEART 


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r.  HEART  (Helping  Each  other  And  Redefin- 
ing Tomorrow)  is  a  philanthropic  organization  that 
is  dedicated  to  helping  the  young,  the  elderly  and 
the  environment.  We  are  also  dedicated  to  helping 
the  community.  We  work  with  towns  like  Montclair, 
Jersey  City,  Newark,  Paterson  and  Lodi. 
WHO'DA  THUNK  IT?  HEART  made  271  lunch  bags  for  the 
homeless  in  the  last  academic  year  alone.  |  HEART 
has  made  about  90  cards  to  send  to  terminally  ill  chil- 
dren all  around  the  country.  |  HEART  will  be  donat- 
ing about  $150  to  the  American  Heart  Association. 
LOOKING  BACK:  HEART  has  been  active  on  the  MSU 
campus  for  over  10  years.  |  In  the  last  academic  year, 
heart's  membership  has  doubled.  |  HEART,  origi- 
nally a  Class  III,  was  granted  a  Class  II  charter  in 
2004. 


E-BOARD 

Amanda  Kucsera  (Presi- 
dent), Maria  Vicente 
(Vice  President),  Michelle 
Hagerty  (Secretary),  Alissa 
Mahadeen  (Treasurer), 
Kelly  Teegan  (Public  Rela- 
tions). 


GENERAL  MEMBERS 

H.E.A.R.T.  has  about  20-30 

members. 


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t  We  strive  to  promote  a  united  Jewish  population  on  our 
campus  and  increase  our  organization's  visibility  and  membership. 
WHO'DA  THUNK  IT?  Hillel  was  able  to  get  kosher  food  in  the  dining 
halls  and  the  Student  Center  cafe.  |  Hillel  was  Class  II  Organization 
of  the  Year  in  2006-2007.  |  MSU,  starting  in  fall  2008,  will  have  a 
Jewish  American  Studies  Minor. 

LOOKING  BACK:  Hillel  was  brought  back  to  campus  by  Jenn  Solomon. 
I  Hillel  planted  a  tree  for  Holocaust.  |  Hillel  once  used  to  be  a  Class 
III  organization. 


E-BOARD: 

Harold  Grossman  (Presi- 
dent), Evan  Oberstein  (Vice 
President),  Rebecca  Horowitz 
(Secretary),  Abraham  Ades 
(Treasurer),  Rachel  Hershy 
(Head  of  Public  Relations), 
Jerry  Yalovitser  (General 
Membership  Liaison). 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 

Marisa  Markowitz,  Carla  Einstein, 
Brett  Krieger,  Jason  Cohen,  Jack 
Tawil,  Alex  Braverman,  Craig 
Forman,  James  Sullivan,  Ariel 
WoU,  AUyson  Schechner-Kanofsky, 
Shlomo  Willick,  Julie  Tsimring, 
Bess  Eckstein,  Scott  Bernstein 


7/7  Israel, 
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1  order  to  be  a  realist  you  must 
iracles." 

-  David  Ben-Gurion 


h.r.Id..a. 

H^man  Relations  and  Leadership  Development  AssociatioiL 


PURPOSE:  To  prepare  a  network  of  leaders  who  can  be 
shapers  of  what  might  be  rather  than  servants  of  what  is. 
MISSION:  H.R.L.D.A.'s  mission  is  to  develop  a  cadre  of  lead- 
ers who  accept  some  responsibility  for  addressing  soci- 
ety's local  and  global  concerns,  and  through  public  action, 
strive  to  make  our  communities  better. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Leaders  are  responsible  for  changing  the 
world.  I  Leadership  is  life.  |  H.R.L.D.A  develops  the  leader 


m  you! 


Amanda  C.  Elie  (President), 
Barbara  Q.  Lloyd  (Vice 
President),  Jacque  Mundey 
(Secretary),  Frank  Quinones 
(Treasurer),  Nicholas  Jones, 
Ivan  Puente  (Committee 
Chairs),  Geraldine  Rojas, 
Genesis  Bravo  (Freshman 
Representative),  Bertha  M. 
Diggs,  Carmen  Reyes-Cuevas 
(Advisors). 


Indian  Culture  j 

,  Tne  Indian  Flare  at  Montelair 


Michelle  Lovers  her       Indian  ladies  showing       ICC  wins  third  place  Welcome  to  the 

Fondue!!  off  exquisite  outits  I  at  Worlds  Fair  DiwaliShow! 


Can't  Hide  that  Indian  Pride!! 


Japan  Club 


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MISSION:  The  purpose  of  this  orga- 
nization is  to  introduce  many 
aspects  of  Japanese  culture  to 
the  campus  community,  such  as 
language,  culture,  anime  and  so 
forth.  We  are  active  in  culture 
festivals  and  want  to  spread  the 
beauty  and  fun  of  Japanese  cul- 
ture to  everyone  we  can. 
E-BOARD: 

Luis  Lopez  (President),  Raquel 
Ford  (Vice  President),  Abdul 
Mathlib  (Treasurer),  Giovanni 
Palumbo  (Secretary),  Jennifer 
Pixley  (Program  Coordinator), 
Brittany  Butler  (Japanese  Media 
Consultant) 

GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Phili  Edicius,  Mary  McGuire, 
Melissa  Prior,  Jeannie  Bolanos, 
Alex  Ford,  Jose  Feliciano,  among 
many  other  very  active  members 
and  honorary  members. 


Japan  Club  hosts  many 
events  to  spread  the 
beauty  of  Japanese  cul- 
ture, such  as  Chibi-Con 
(a  miniature  anime  con- 
vention) and  their  own 
M'ison  of  Iron  Chef. 


Konnichiwd 


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R.U.M.S. 


Sexualty,  Pride,  Education,  Community,  Trust,  Respect,  Unity  at  Montclair  State 


MISSION:  SPECTRUMS  is  a  Class  II  organization  of  the  SGA 
dedicated  to  educating  the  community  about  gay,  lesbian, 
bisexual,  transgender  and  other  various  other  sexual /gender 
identity  issues.  We  work  to  help  end  bigotry  on  the  Mont- 
clair State  University  campus;  to  create  a  safe,  supportive, 
and  fun  environment  for  GLBTQ  students  and  allies;  and  to 
celebrate  diversity. 

WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Members  who  graduate  or  move  away  still 
come  to  attend  our  meetings  and  events  because  we're  just 
so  cool.  I  All  the  gay  men  are  lesbians,  and  all  the  lesbians 
are  gay  men.  |  SPECTRUMS  is  married  to  the  Drew  Uni- 
versity Alliance,  due  to  a  Marriage-In  event  at  Drew  Uni- 
versity in  fall  2007,  where  former  SPECTRUMS  President 
Scott  Stewart  and  president  of  the  Drew  University  Alliance, 
Jen  Dugan,  married  the  two  organizations.  |  SPECTRUMS 
is  multicultural.  We're  not  just  for  the  gays!  |  Some  of  our 
straight  members  play  convincing  gay  men /women 
LOOKING  BACK:  SPECTRUMS  started  as  a  very  small  organiza- 
tion that  consisted  of  a  small  group  of  friends.  Today,  SPEC- 
TRUMS is  one  of  the  most  active  student  organizations  on 
campus,  having  20-30  members  per  meeting,  putting  on  a 
variety  of  events  that  increases  in  number  each  semester, 
and  examining  topics  and  concerns  that  extend  passed  the 
(j^^BTQ  community. 


E-BOARD: 

Laura  Nappo  (President),  Natalie  Rusciani 
(Vice  President),  Tricia  Somma  (Treasurer), 
Eric  Strickland  (Secretary),  Katie  Lynn  Cook 
(Assistant  Secretary),  Kristen  Koennemann 
(Public  Relations). 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 

Adam  Othman,  Aldrich  CoUado,  AUyson 
Schechner-Kanofsky,  Amie  MacMath,  Becki 
Bagnato,  Beverly  Klozkin,  Christine  Adamo 
Daniel  Cromech,  Donald  Taylor,  Douglas 
Mclntyre,  Dustin  Weinstein,  Emilie  Guer- 
lain,  Jennifer  Paragano,  Jennifer  Kaori,  Jes- 
sica Lozak,  Jessica  Tietjen,  Jimmy  Nye,  Josh 
Myers,  Katie  Kermedy,  Luis  Lopez,  Liam 
Drislane,  Michael  Campbell,  Michael  Zegu- 
lar,  Nat  Rusciani,  Scott  Stewart,  Suzanne 
Pares,  Tricia  Somma,  Val  Kerr,  Ziggy 
Aquino 


UAASO 


unified  asian  american 


organization 

MISSION:  The  Unified  Asian 
American  Student  Organi- 
zation unifies  all  of  Mont- 
clair  State  University's  Asian 
American  students  and 
provides  the  campus  with 
awareness  of  different  Asian 
cultures. 

WHO'DATHUNKIT?Injustafew 
years,  UAASO  has  contin- 
ued to  grow  with  members 
of  different  nationalities 
such  as  Filipino,  Chinese, 
Korean,  and  Japanese,  just 
to  name  a  few!  |  Every  event 
brings  culture  and  dances 
and  creates  interactions 
among  the  student  body. 

Every  year  since  2004, 
UAASO  has  participated 
and  won  a  trophy  for  home- 
coming. 

LOOKING  BACK:  UAASO  was 
founded  in  2002.  |  The  first 
EVER  meeting  was  held  in 
the  basement  of  the  library 
with  only  eight  people. 

E-BOARD: 

Allen  Yu  (President), 
Edzel  Ubas  (Vice 
President),  Clarisse 
Madarang  (Secretary^ 
Alfonso  Reyes  (Trea- 
surer). 


(Above  and  bottom 
right)  UAASO  competes 
at  the  2007  homecom- 
ing. (Bottom  left)  A 
group  of  UAASO  mem- 
bers hang  in  the  quad. 


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ORGANIZATI 


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Class  HI  Organizations  have  a  smaller  budget  than 
Class  One  and  II  organizations. , — 


activeminds 

Too  often  we  underestimate  the  power  of  a  touch,  a  smile,  a  kind 
vord,  a  listening  ear,  an  honest  compliment  or  the  smallest  act  of 
aring  ...all  of  which  have  the  potential  to  turn  a  life  around.'' 

-  Leo  Buscaglia 


i 


I:  Active  Minds  is  a  student-run  organization  for 
those  whose  lives  have  been  touched  by  mental  ill- 
ness, to  increase  awareness  of  mental  health  isssues 
and  to  destigmatize  mental  illness  by  promoting  open, 
enlightened  discussion  of  mental  health  issues. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Montclair  State  has  the  only  Active 
Minds  chapter  in  New  Jersey. 
LOOKING  BACK:  The  organization  started  in  the  fall  of  2006. 


E-BOARD: 

Cynthia  Delva  (President), 
John  Ogrodowski  (Vice 
President),  Tia  Bryd  (Secre- 
tary), Becki  Boganato  (Trea- 
surer). 


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ro 


For  more  information 
about  joining  the  Man- 
agement Club  or  to  read 
up  on  their  latest  news, 
visit  their  website  at 
http://www.msuman- 
agementclub.org 


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To  serve  all  at  MSU  and  to  give  all  stu- 
dents the  opportunity  to  contribute  their  time, 
effort,  skills  and  knowledge  in  serving  the  stu- 
dent body  and  the  community  at  large 
PLATFORM:  Managing  the  Fortune  500  Way  With 
Concentration  in  College  to  Work  Transition 
GOAL:  With  our  academic  achievements,  our  social 
skills  and  our  preparedness  for  the  working  envi- 
ronment, to  make  Montclair  State  University  one 
of  the  colleges  of  choice  for  recruiting  by  prospec- 
tive employers. 

CULTURE:  Leadership,  Innovation,  Forward  Think- 
ing 

MAIN  EVENTS:  Project  Management  Workshop,  Intro- 
duction to  Microsoft  Project  Workshop,  Entrepre- 
neurship  Workshop,  Leadership  Skills  Workshop, 
Networking  Skills  Workshop,  Business  Etiquette 
Workshop,  March  of  Dimes  Fundraiser 

E-BOARD: 

Candice  Lue  (President), 
Kevin  Tissera  (Vice  Presi- 
dent), Jermifer  Betchen 
(Secretary),  Latisha 
Samuel  (Treasurer). 


GENERAL  MEMBERS:  Ivy  Mahabir,  Alejandra 
Martinez,  Edgardo  Alf arc,  Jerry  Yalovitser, 
Tia  Byrd,  Eric  Coppola,  Gregsari  Martinez, 
Aaron  Attles,  Bingxin  Huang,  Dan  Kesiro, 
Dave  Lee,  Nick  Nicoletti,  Dwayne  Campbell 
MilaRose  CanuIIas,  Nemwel  Kebati,  Jermifei 
Bolanos,  Juan  Carlos  Cadavid,  Ishmael  Flem 
ming,  Sam  Gherihan,  Bart  Gomary,  Dina 
Noeman,  Giselle  Nascimento,  Rosa  Paulino, 
Artem  Danilov,  Javon  Thompson 


montclairuniversitygamers 


;-BOARD: 

3ric  Strickland  (President),  Justin  Towe  (Vice  Presi- 
dent), Robin  Boan  (Treasurer),  Maxx  Casanova  (Sec- 
etary),  Andrew  Cicirelli  (Public  Relations),  Danny 
pherwood  (Historian),  Dave  Marconi  (Tournament 
faster)      QEHfRALiyifl^gEI^SHIp. 

Aaron  Kiedes,  AJ  Ingersoll,  Allyson  Schechner-Kanof  sky, 
Andy  Cattano,  Ben  Simons,  Cengiz  Koyas,  Dani  Healey,  Dave 
Clarke,  Dennis  Masar,  Dom  Giambattista,  Ed  Roberts,  Eric 
Sieck,  James  Cappello,  James  Carolan,  Jennifer  Pixley,  Jen 
Frank,  Jimmy  Nye,  Joseph  Campos,  Katie  Bojanek,  Katie  Cook, 
Kelley  Downey,  Kelley  Franco,  Kevin  Geronimo,  Kodi  Milde, 
Kristen  Koennemann,  ECristin  Timothy,  Laura  Nappo,  Lauren 
Alfant,  Luis  Lopez,  Matt  Lemmel,  Maxx  Casanova,  Michael 
I  Stoppay,  Nat  Rusciani,  Phil  Corso,  Samantha  Siegel,  Sam  Phil- 
I  lips,  Sarah  Landy,  Shlomo  Willick,  Stephanie  Tonnen,  Suzanne 
•  Pares,  Thomas  Walker,  Tom  Pheasant,  Val  Kerr,  Vin  Gallo,  Vito 
[  Terranova,  Mary  McGuire,  Jennifer  Cram,  David  Kreinberg, 

Lauren  Everett,  David  Peck,  Ed  Schwahl,  Kevin  Maneff,  Ryan 
;  Gerbehy,  Brendan  Hocking,  Nicholas  Christian,  David  Krae- 
\  mer,  Michael  Consoli,  Mycroft  Boyd,  Michael  Campodonico, 

l  Bebhinn  Zimmerman,  Jon  Jenne,  Jason  Capaldi,  Raquel  Ford. 

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MISSION:  We're  focused  on  providing  a  place  and  time  for 
people  who  enjoy  playing  games  and  who  want  to  take  a 
break  from  their  studies  to  come  play  some  games  and  blow 
off  some  steam.  We  play  all  sorts  of  games  -  everything  from 
Chess  to  such  console  games  as  Halo,  Madden  and  Mario 
Party  There  is  usually  something  going  on  and  someone 
around  for  a  quick  game  of  whatever  is  on  hand.  We've  also 
started  to  run  events  to  help  get  other  students  from  the  uni- 
versity more  involved.We're  here  to  help  make  a  community 
atmosphere.  And  we're  here  to  stay. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  As  of  fall  semester  2007,  M.U.G.  joined  the 
Collegiate  Association  of  Table  Top  Gamers  (CATTG)  and 
became  its  seventh  chapter  on  Sept.  22,  2007.  |  In  fall  2007, 
The  Gamers  E-board  defeated  the  UAASO  E-board  in  the 
first-ever  Family  Feud  Challenge  hosted  by  ASSIST. 
LOOKING  BACK:  In  spring  semester  2006,  we  were  able  to  get 
chartered  by  Montclair  State's  SGA.  As  of  Wednesday,  Feb. 
15,  2006,  M.U.G.  was  a  Class  III  Organization  of  the  S.G.A.  | 
In  spring  semester  2008,  M.U.G.  was  granted  an  upgrade  in 
its  charter  by  Montclair  State's  SGA.  As  of  Wednesday,  Feb. 
27,  2008,  M.U.G.  is  a  Class  II  Organization  of  the  S.G.A. 


"GAME  ON!" 


Center 


nCatholic 


As  the  Catholic  student  organization  at 
Montclair  State  University,  our  purpose  is  to  help 
students  grow  in  their  faith.  We  do  this  through 
spiritual,  social  and  community  outreach  program 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  President  Matt  Boyle  says,  "VOTE 
FOR  RON  PAUL!"  |  The  Newman  Members  love  t 
Backstreet  Boys  and  other  old  school  boy  bands. 
LOOKING  BACK:  For  over  50  years,  the  work  of  Catholi 
Campus  Ministry,  the  Newman  Apostolate,  has  be( 
present  at  Montclair  State  University.  |  Campus  mi: 
istry,  as  far  back  as  the  1880s,  was  called  "Newman 
in  tribute  to  the  ideas  and  ideals  of  Cardinal 
Newman.  |  The  Newman  community  is  composed 
of  students,  faculty,  staff,  alumni  and  friends. 


Matt  Boyle  (President),  Mat- 
thew Higgins  (Vice  Presi- 
dent), Stephanie  Haupin 
(Secretary),  Veronica  Hae- 
gele  (Treasurer). 


(Above)  Father  Jim 
poses  with  a  cardboard 
cutout  of  Pope  Benedict 
XVI.  (Middle)  New- 
maners  and  the  Sisters 
at  the  Fall  Retreat  in 
LBI.  (Bottom)  Newman 
members  and  Father  Jim 
(Right)  Some  Newman 
members  with 
Father  Jim.  (Far  right) 
The  Newman  May 


NEWMAN  STAFF: 

Father  Jim  Chern  (Advi- 
sor and  Chaplain),  Mary 
Kominsky  (Adminstra- 
tive  Assistant  and  Pastoral 
Associate),  Sister  Faustine 
of  Jesus  (Campus  Minis- 
ter), Sister  Jeanne  Marie 
(Campus  Minister),  Bruce 
Mauro  (Music  Director). 


^  DANCE  CLUB 


:  This  group  is  for  anyone  interested  in  all  forms  of  dance.  We  are  Montclair 
State  University's  first  SGA  Class  Ill-approved  dance  club!  All  abilities  are  welcome! 
We  choreograph  our  own  dances  for  the  showcase  that  will  be  in  the  spring.  Rhythm 
Nation  is  a  fun  and  flexible  community  of  students  who  just  love  to  dance! 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  We  are  open  to  all  levels  and  styles  of  dance.  |  We  are  student-run  and 
student-choreographed.  |  We  have  an  annual  Spring  Showcase  on  campus. 
LOOKING  BACK:  Rhythm  Nation  Dance  Club  was  founded  in  2004  by  Lauryn  Hercha- 
kowski.  I  We  have  grown  from  a  small  group  of  students  to  28  students.  |  We  have 
performed  with  Synergy  at  TCNJ. 

GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP:  Lauren  Santarelli  Ed  Tan  II, 
Laura  Sans,  Jaclyn  Sheehy,  Tina  Critelli,  Jackie 
Kimberlin,  Catie  Crowley,  Dan  Rosen,  Laura 
Simone,  Veronica  Miranda,  Kelly  Johnson,  Davia 
Villani,  Jen  Gross,  Alli  McDermott,  Jackie  Rocha, 
Rebecca  Fontana,  Mindy  Affriol,  Terry  Oakes,  Tara 
Jerma  Mendelsohn,  Karen  Mae  Masbang 


E-BOARD: 

Ally  DiCaro  (President),  Amy 
Petronzio  (Vice  President), 
Lindsay  Roberts  (Secretary), 
Jaclyn  Therrien  (Treasurer), 
Lisa  Berenbaum  (Dance  Cap- 
tain), Ashley  Santillo  (PubUc 
Relations). 


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MISSION:  To  provide  a  stress-free  singing  environment  for  non-music  majors  and 
music  majors  alike. 

WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Voices  is  Montclair's  only  a  cappella  singing  group.  |  Voices  cur- 
rently only  has  one  member  who's  a  music  major.  Any  and  all  voices  are  wel- 
come! I  Voices  loves  singing  at  events  for  other  organizations,  including  Japan 
Club,  SPECTRUMS,  Vox,  WAVES  and  many  more.  |  Voices  does  "Birthday- 
grams." 

LOOKING  BACK:  Voices  used  to  pay  a  piano  player,  but  the  membership's  talent  has 
grown  over  the  years,  and  they  now  have  students  that  are  capable  of  playing 
the  piano.  |  In  2005,  we  started  singing  carols  for  a  children's  hospital. 


E- 

Jemiifer  Pixley  (President),  Katie 
Lynn  Cook  (Vice  President),  Jes- 
sica Lozak  (Treasurer),  Christine 
Adamo  (Secretary),  Natalie  Rus- 
ciani  (Musical  Director).      GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 

Robin  Boan,  Jimmy  Nye,  Douglas 
Mclntyre,  Michael  Campbell,  Maxx 
Casanova,  Erin  Fischer,  Laura  Nappo, 
Dani  Healey,  Rose  Morales,  Evan 
Siemers,  Dan  Rosen,  Carla  MacLean 


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Voices  for  Plamied  Parenthood 


Our  mission  is  to  provide  the  campus  community,  both 
men  and  women,  with  information  about  their 
reproductive  rights  and  human  sexuality.  Vox  invites 
people  of  all  religions  and  genders  to  engage  in 
activities  and  discussions  on  what  it  means  to  be  in 
charge  of  your  reproductive  health.  Each  person  in 
the  group  shall  be  valued  for  their  views  and  opinions 
on  the  issues  discussed.  Each  individual  has  the  right  to 
hove  access  to  information  regarding  reproductive 

health.  For  example,  when 
talking  about  methods  of  birth 
control  every  type  of  birth 
control  will  be  a  port  of  the 
dialogue.  This  includes 

everything  from  pills,  to  methods 
specifically  for  men,  and 
abstinence.  Vox  is  a  resource 
and  support  group  of  fellow 
peers,  where  we  ore  able  to 
relate  and  help  each  other 
learn  about  our  bodies  in  a  safe 
place. 


GANIZATIONS 


Class  IV  organizations  are  all  the  Greek  organization 

on  campus.  They  receive  no  money  from  the  SGA  an 

don 't  fall  under  many  of  the  SGA 's  policies. 

Class  IV  organizations  need  to  make  most  of  their 

money  through  fundraising  and  other  activities. 


Alpha  Phi  Omega 


i^HO'DA  TRUNK  IT?  Our  one-hit  wonder  is  the  Nu  Psi 
).  I  We  have  a  green  monkey  as  a  mascot.  |  We  run  an 
erplanetary  delivery  service. 
)OKING  BACK:  Originally  chartered  in  1962  |  Char- 

eed  again  in  2006  after  going  on  hiatus.  |  We  once  had  a 

nipus  publication  called  the  Arrowhead. 

E-BOARD: 

James  Carolan  (President), 
David  Kraemer  (Service  Vice 
President),  Suzanne  Pares 
(Membership  Vice  President), 
Eric  Strickland  (Membership 
Vice  President),  Lauren  Alfant 
(Secretary),  Allyson  Schechner- 
Kanofsky  (Treasurer) 


Chidinmd  Obietikpondh... 

...dlwdvs  show  the  you  in  you  that  makes  you  theyou  thatyouare' 


''Esse  Quail 
ViderL, 
To  be,  rather  thai 
to  seem  to  be, '' 


E-BOARD: 

Nicole  Sakovsky  (President),  Toni 
Tirri  (Vice  President  of  Operations), 
Danielle  Olson  (Vice  President  of 
Programming),  Christine  Federici 
(Vice  President  of  Recruitment), 
Deanna  Muro  (Vice  President 
of  Membership  Development), 
Cara  Scopelitis  (Vice  President  of 
Academic  Affairs),  Lisa  Bracco 
(Member  at  Large). 


:  Delta  Phi  Epsilon  develops  a  social  consciousness  and  a  commit- 
ment to  think  and  act  for  the  greater  good.  We  assure  continuous  develop- 
ment and  achievement  for  women  by  embracing  our  founding  principles  of 
justice,  sisterhood  and  love. 

WHO'DA  THUNK  IT?  Our  mascot  is  the  unicorn.  |  Our  philanthropies  are  Cystic 
Fibrosis  Foundation,  National  Association  of  Anorexia  Nervosa  and  Asso- 
ciated Disorders  (ANAD),  and  the  Delta  Phi  Epsilon  Educational  Founda- 
tion. I  Our  biggest  event  is  Deepher  Dude,  a  male  beauty  pageant  held 
annually,  which  raises  money  for  Cystic  Fibrosis. 

LOOKING  BACK:  Delta  Phi  Epsilon  was  founded  at  New  York  University  Law 
School  by  five  women  on  March  17, 1917.  |  Delta  Phi  Epsilon  is  inter- 
national: we  have  chapters  all  over  the  nation  and  even  in  Canada.  The 
first  Canadian  chapter  was  installed  in  Quebec  on  Dec.  5, 1922.  |  Phi  Chi 
Omega,  which  was  chartered  on  April  23, 1986,  started  off  with  21  found- 
ing sisters  but  soon  yielded  28.  On  Sept.  25, 1988,  the  Alpha  Eta  chapter  of 
Delta  Phi  Epsilon  at  Montclair  State  University  was  founded  by  20  active 
sisters  of  Phi  Chi  Omega. 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Jackie  Abano,  Allison  Alboum,  Samantha 
Bamberger,  Alyssa  Breeman,  Lindsay 
Butler,  Stephanie  Cashman,  Maria  Cast- 
agna.  Crystal  Chin,  Emmy  Ciannello, 
Millie  Cohen,  Tara  Datel,  Amy  Delia 
Volpe,  Lauren  Dimick,  Jodi  Fiorino, 
Arielle  Goldstein,  Ashley  Gray,  Jessica 
Hamade,  Nicole  Rae  Jackson,  Maria 
Kontogiannis,  Jackie  Lopresti,  Marissa 
Mangiaeapra,  Jenna  Martinez,  Jes- 
sica MuUenax,  Stephanie  Paletta,  Tory 
Roberti,  Cynthia  Rubio,  Melissa  Ryan, 
Desiree  Santiago,  Carly  Siegel,  Evi  Siskos, 
Christina  Sofo,  Veronica  Ventura,  Rebecca 
Wurman 


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FALL  2007  E-BOARD: 

Allie  Showell  (President),  Sara  Lazratrion 
(Vice  President),  Lauren  Walton  (Secretary), 
Allison  Rollman  (Treasurer),  Shennia  Goss 
(Pledge  Mistress),  Gena  Hartman  (Social 
Chair),  Cristina  Teodorescu  (Publicist), 
Carissa  Basedow  (Rush  Chair),  Rebecca 
Tesfaye  (Recruitment  Chair),  Allison  Trav- 
ers  (Ritual  Officer),  Shelby  Portner  (Phi- 
lanthropist), Megan  Thompson  (Alumni 
President). 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Leslie  Dobbs,  Ellen  Mazujian,  Ashley  Christy,  Sara 
Lazration,  Alissa  Magyar,  Megan  Thompson,  Nicole 
Vasile,  Allison  Travers,  Krystine  Alma,  Carissa 
Basedow,  Amy  Chulyakov,  Lisa  Kowitski,  Deb 
Narducci,  Allison  Rollman,  Cristina  Teoderescu, 
Rebecca  Tesfaye,  Lauren  Walton,  Jessica  Anerella, 
Kristie  Banks,  Jen  Betchen,  Kristen  Bradshaw, 
Jamie  Fitzgerald,  Carla  Kaminski,  Kristie  Marcinc- 
zyk,  Charlene  Peterson,  Fanny  Yu,  Linsdey  De 
Marco,  Kim  Barry,  Katya  Bonilla,  Sam  Buteas,  Jerma 
D'Erasmo,  Gabby  Flieshman,  Lauren  Freeman, 
Mary  Frinzi,  Courtney  Huff,  Alyssa  Rush,  Sami 
Spera 


SPRING  2008  E-BOARD: 

Nicole  Vasile  (President),  Sara  Lazration 
(Vice  President),  Rebecca  Tesfaye  (Secretary), 
Allison  Rollman  (Treasurer),  Allison  Trav- 
ers (Pledge  Mistress),  Deb  Narducci  (Social 
Chair),  Jessica  Anerella  (Publicist),  Kristie 
Marcinczyk  (Rush  Chair),  Carla  Kaminski 
(Recruitment  Chair),  Ellen  Mazujian  (Ritual 
Chair),  Amy  Chulyakov  (Philanthropist), 
Megan  Thompson  (Alumni  President). 


MISSION:  Theta  Kappa  Chi  is  a  local  sorority  that  was  founded  in  the  spring  of  1985  at  Mont- 
clair  State  College.  Our  purpose  is  to  help  the  underprivileged  children  of  the  community 
through  social  and  campus  related  projects  and  activities. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Greek  Week  Champions  2008! 

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MISSION:  The  Gamma  Mu  chapter  of  Theta  Xi  National  Frater- 
nity was  founded  on  Montclair  State  University's  campus  on 
May  2, 1992,  and  has  been  looked  upon  as  campus  leaders 
since  its  founding.  The  brothers  of  Theta  Xi  pride  themselves 
on  their  diversity,  dedication  and  leadership  on  campus.  We 
are  extremely  involved  in  campus  activities,  participating  in 
various  intramural  sports,  such  as  softball,  basketball,  vol- 
leyball, soccer  and  football.  We  went  undefeated  during  our 
regular  season  of  football  in  fall  2007  (6-0),  ending  in  a  deep 
playoff  run.  Our  ultimate  goal  is  to  have  fim  and  spend  time 
together. 

WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  We  have  brothers  involved  the  SGA,  Residen- 
tial Education  and  Services  (CA  &  DA),  The  Montclarion, 
Greek  Council,  and  the  college  radio  station  (WMSC  90.3). 
I  We  participate  in  several  philanthropies  like  the  Walk  to 
Defeat  MS,  volunteer  at  the  Community  Food  Bank  of  New 
Jersey,  donate  clothes  to  the  Salvation  Army,  hold  charity 
Softball  games  and  sponsor  blood  drives  on  campus.  Our 
purpose  is  to  provide  a  college  home  environment  for  the 
members  in  which  fellowship  and  alumni  guidance  lead  to 
better  mental,  moral,  physical  and  spiritual  health. 
LOOKING  BACK:  We  compete  armually  in  MSU's  homecoming 
festivities,  winning  the  best  float  award  in  2007  along  with 
second  overall  performance  award.  |  We  have  won  the  Greek 
Week  talent  show  three  years  in  a  row:  2006,  2007  and  2008. 


Lambda  Th  eta 


T/a  sweet  deal  is  really  what  you're  looking  for,  then  LTA  isn't  for  you.  It's  a 
^nority  and  it's  a  Sisterhood  of  Ladies  who  form  a  lifetime  of  bonds.  You  can 
zive  AdSU  with  an  education,  and,  I  mean,  that's  great,  but  if  you  pledge  LTA, 
you  can  also  leave  with  that  same  education  and  our  lifetime  Sisterhood. " 


MISSION:  The  purpose  of  Lambda  Theta  Alpha  shall 
be  to  establish  a  Sisterhood  based  on  unity,  love  and 
respect,  to  provide  social  and  cultural  activities,  and 
to  carry  on  charitable  and  educational  programs. 
Being  a  sister  of  LTA  is  not  for  a  day,  it  is  for  a  life- 
time! 

WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Our  chapter  nickname  is  "Attitude"  | 
We  have  a  100%  graduation  rate  |  We  have  more  than 
109  different  cultures  in  the  sorority  as  a  whole. 
LOOKING  BACK:  Founded  at  Montclair  State  University 
in  1992.  I  Lambda  Theta  Alpha  was  the  first  sorority 
ever  created  to  cater  toward  the  needs  of  Latinas  in 
the  nation.  |  Latin  by  tradition,  not  by  definition. 


E-BOARD/GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Patricia  Polanco  (President), 
Stephanie  Rengifo  (Vice 
President),  Disnalda  Vargas 
(Treasurer),  Yashira  Mojica 
(Secretary),  Evelyn  Sipiran 
(Chapter  Orientation  Advi- 
sor) 


Lambda  Sigma  Upsilor. 

"LSU,  an  Evolution  of  a  Revolution.  We  are  not  just 

a  Fraternity,  we  are  a  Movement." 


i.  We,  the  brothers  of  Lambda  Sigma  Upsilon  Latino  Fra- 
ternity, Inc.,  strongly  believe  that  many  individual  and  coUec-^ 
tive  successes  can  be  achieved  through  the  efforts  of  a  culturally 
diverse  brotherhood  of  college  and  university  men  who,  through 
close  association  with  each  other,  maintain  honesty,  commitment, 
respect  and  trust.  The  maintenance  of  these  qualities  is  nurtured 
in  large  part  through  the  diversity  of  culture  and  through  self- 
awareness  and  self-respect.  Among  the  results  of  actions  taken  in 
these  states  of  being  are  the  promotion  of  friendship  and  brother- 
hood, the  development  of  individual  character,  the  advancement 
of  justice  and  opportunity,  and  the  acquisition  of  soundness  and 
excellence  in  education.  THIS  IS  THE  FOUNDATION  OF  OUR 
BROTHERHOOD! 

WHO'DA  THUNK  IT:  We  step  and  stroll.  |  Our  colors  are  baby  blue  and 
white.  I  We  have  a  sister  organization;  Mu  Sigma  Upsilon 
LOOKING  BACK:  We  were  founded  on  April  5, 1979.  |  Our  chapters 
have  a  cultural  background  to  their  names.  |  Our  national  philan- 
thropy is  HIV  and  AIDS  Awareness. 


E-BOARD: 

Frances  Taveras  (Presi- 
dent), Ruxy  Cordero 
(Vice  President),  Van- 
essa Rivera  (Treasurer), 
Denise  Gongora  (Secre- 

*^^y^-   GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP:      '"^ 
Shavon  Jackson,  Lucia 
Lopez,  Crisarist  Alman- 
zar,  Paola  Rios,  Maria 
Perez,  Adriana  Riano, 
Brensi  Morales 


MISSION:  As  sisters  of  Mu  Sigma  Upsilon,  each  and  every  one  of  us 
pledge  to  uphold  our  goals  of  academic  excellence,  unity  among 
women  and  community  service.  Over  the  past  26  years,  we  have  dedi- 
cated countless  hours  of  service  and  generous  amounts  of  money  to 
various  charities  and  research  programs.  Our  mission  has  always  been 
to  help  as  many  organizations  as  possible,  but  we  also  realize  the  need 
to  focus  our  efforts  in  order  to  make  a  stronger  impact  on  the  commu- 
nity at  large. 

WHO'DA  THUNK  IT?  Our  colors  are  baby  blue  and  white.  |  Our  mascot  is  an 
Amazon  woman.  |  Our  nickname  is  "the  Mus"  (prounounced  mews). 
I  MSU  has  been  proud  to  be  a  STEPPING  organization  since  1981.  | 
Our  brother  organization  is  Lambda  Sigma  Upsilon  Latino  Fraternity, 
Inc. 

LOOKING  BACK:  The  founding  date  of  Mu  Sigma  Upsilon  is  Nov.  21, 1981 
at  Rutgers  University  in  New  Brunswick.  |  The  Matriarca  Chapter  of 
Montclair  State  University  was  established  on  Nov.  29, 1990. 


MISSION:  To  promote  association  and  social  develop- 
ment among  the  woman  students  of  the  university. 
I  To  promote  leadership  among  its  members.  |  To 
encourage  members  to  participate  in  school  activities 
and  campus  life.  |  To  encourage  increased  friend- 
ship between  women  of  varied  majors. 
WHO'DA  THUNK  IT?  Our  colors  are  pink  and  black.  |  Our 
mascot  is  the  Pink  Panther.  |  Our  philanthropies 
and  community  service  projects  for  2007-2008  are  the 
Susan  G.  Komen  Foundation,  The  Hoboken  Home- 
less Shelter,  American  Heart  Association,  Dance  for 
Dylan  and  Clifton  Boys  and  Girls  Club. 
LOOKING  BACK:  -Sigma  is  the  oldest  sorority  on  campus, 
founded  in  1947.  As  MSU  celebrates  in  100th  anni- 
versary, Sigma  celebrates  61  years  of  sisterhood. 
I  Sigma  Delta  Phi  has  inducted  over  107  pledge 
classes.  |  At  our  60th  anniversary  celebration  last 
spring,  one  of  our  founding  sisters,  Genevieve  Tem- 
burr  Generalli,  discussed  what  was  going  on  in  the 
world  when  she  was  an  active  sister  and  a  college 
student  at  Montclair.  She  remembered  that  "WWII 
was  ending  and  the  GIs  came  to  our  school  on  the  GI 
Bill,  [and]  barrack-type  buildings  were  erected  for 
temporary  housing  where  Clove  Road  now  stands." 


E-BOARD: 

Sarah  Muso  (President),  Jill  Arud 
(Vice  President),  Liz  Carrano 
(Treasurer),  Nicola  Catapano  (Sec- 
retary), Merry  Colonna  (Alumni 
Scribe),  JuUianne  Rizzitello  (Ser- 
geant at  Arms),  Meagan  Fibkins 
(Historian),  Nicole  Hughes  (Rush 
Advisor),  Kimberley  Feldman 
(Pledge  Advisor),  AUie  Edvin 
(Social). 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP 

DELTA  TAU: 

Kimberley  Feldman,  Jill 
Gorsky,  Kirche  Houston 
Sarah  Muso,  Elise  Petro, 
Maria  Sideris. 

DELTA  OMEGA 

Nikkii  Haverick,  Katie 
Maher,  Shayna  Pamiuzzo, 
Rachel  Wall 


DELTA  PHI 

Jill  Aruch,  Kayla  Bonpietro, 
Ashley  Bostic,  Ashley  Boyd, 
Nicola  Catapano,  Merry 
Colonna,  Meagan  Fib- 
kins,  Holly  Grimes,  Nicole 
Hughes,  Adriana  Pestrich- 
ella,  Julianne  Rizzitello 

DELTA  UPSILON 
Liz  Carrano 


DELTA  RSI 
Marcie  Caputo,  Mallory 
Cook,  Tiffany  Davis, 
AUie  Edvin,  Cristinarose 
Guggino,  Katy  Henry, 
Samantha  Hughes,  Kris- 
tin Kearns,  Nicole  Maf- 
fucci,  Nichola  Mangan, 
Danielle  Morrow, 
Alisa  Zherebchevskaya 


// 


We  are  family. 


// 


:  The  mission  of  Sigma  Delta  Tau  is  to  enrich  the  col- 
e;e  experience  of  women  of  similar  ideals,  to  build  lasting 
rsndships  and  to  foster  personal  growth.  Sigma  Delta  Tau 
lall  encourage  each  member  by  providing  intellectual, 
).ilanthropic,  leadership  and  social  opportunities  within 
h  framework  of  mutual  respect  and  high  ethical  stan- 
irds. 

l/0'DATHUNK  IT?  Our  motto  is  "Patriae  Multae  Spes  Una"  or 
'|)ne  Hope  of  Many  People."  |  Our  mascot  is  the  teddy 
)ar.  I  Our  national  colors  are  cafe  au  lait  and  old  blue  and 
)-r  local  colors  are  teal  and  silver. 

OKING  BACK:  We  were  nationally  founded  on  March  25, 1917 
iCornell  University  in  Ithaca,  N.  Y.  |  Our  chapter,  the 
imma  Xi  Chapter,  was  officially  established  at  MSU  on 
n.  26, 1990.  |  Our  philanthropy  is  Prevent  Child  Abuse 
-nerica. 


E-BOARD: 

Jenna  Rocca  (President),  Elisa 

Schwarz  (Vice  President),  Kate 

Lindstrom  (Treasurer),  Lindsay 

Notaro  (Secretary),  Amanda 

Tomaro  (Assistant  New  Member 

Educator),  Jeanne  Marie  Atieh 

(Social),  Courtney  DiCiovanni 

(Vice  President  of  Rush /New 

Member  Educator,  Leda  Kayao- 

glu  (PANHEL). 

GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Jess  Bergman,  Jessica 
Genese,  Trish  Grimaldi, 
Maureen  Hass,  Michelle 
Huff,  Samantha  Jones, 
Melissa  Kosokowski,  Nicole 
Krell,  Rachel  LaPera,  Alicia 
Moreton,  Joanne  Pavao, 
Elizabeth  Rackley,  Ashley 
Rosenliagen,  Cayla  Rose, 
Alissa  Simon,  Alyssa  Tas- 
jian,  Jayme  Viera,  Stefaiiie 
Vukasovic,  Julianne  War- 
shany,  Natalie  Zekr}-. 


^igma  Gamm 


// 


:  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority's  aim  is  to  enhance  the  quality  of  life  within 
the  community.  Public  service,  leadership  development  and  education  of  youth 
are  the  hallmarks  of  the  organization's  programs  and  activities.  Sigma  Gamma 
Rho  addresses  concerns  that  impact  society  educationally,  civically  and  econom- 
ically. 

WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Our  mascot  is  the  French  poodle.  |  The  colors  for  Sigma  Gamma 
Rho  Sorority,  Inc.  are  royal  blue  and  gold.  |  MC  Lyte  (rapper  and  actress)  is  a 
member  of  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Inc.  |  We  were  the  last  sorority  founded 
in  the  NPHC  (National  Pan-Hellenic  Council). 

LOOKING  BACK:  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Inc.  was  founded  on  Nov.  12, 1922. 
I  Seven  schoolteachers  founded  Sigma  Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Inc.  |  Sigma 
Gamma  Rho  Sorority,  Inc.  was  founded  on  the  campus  of  Butler  University  in 
Indianapolis,  Ind. 

E-BOARD: 

Micale  Dort  (Basileus/ President),  Shirley 
Demarais  (Anti-  Basileus /Vice  President), 
Shontae  Denise  Gray  (Anti-Grammateus/ Sec- 
retary), Beverly  Adegbite  (Tamiochus/ Trea- 
surer), Keisha  Bloise  (Grammeteus/ Financial 
Secretary),  Antequa  Leticia  Anderson  (Episto- 
leus/ Historian  and  reporter). 


Last  Created, 
Best  Designed 


// 


1 

SIGMA  SIGMA  SIGMA 


''One  hearty  one  love,  one  letter  says  it  all!' 


MISSION:  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma  exists  to  pro\  ide  a  lifelong 
sorority  experience  for  women  through  our  Declaration 
of  Principles,  which  are  to  promote  a  perpetual  bond 
of  friendship,  develop  strong  womanly  character  and 
inspire  high  standards  of  ethical  conduct. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma  was  the  first  sorority 
to  establish  an  international  chapter  outside  of  North 
America.  |  Our  chapter,  Zeta  Kappa,  won  best  large 
organization  on  campus  in  2007.  |  In  spring  2007,  we 
also  had  the  third-highest  GPA  on  campus  and  the  high- 
est GPA  out  of  the  NPC. 

LOOKING  BACK:  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma's  philanthropy  is  the 
Robbie  Page  Memorial,  which  benefits  child  play  ther- 
apy. I  We  originated  on  this  campus  as  the  Zeta  Kappa 
chapter  of  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma  in  September  of  1992 
I  Before  we  became  Sigma  Sigma  Sigma,  we  were  a  local 
chapter  (Iota  Gamma  Xi),  which  was  charted  in  1965. 


^9| 

esi-        \ 


E-BOARD: 

Nicole  Horvath  (Presi- 
dent), Danielle  Ferrone 
(Vice  President),  Ashlee 
Agens  (Treasurer),  Cynthia 
LaRosa  (Secretary),  Jaclyn  | 
Harbeck  (Education  Direc- 
tor), Angelica  Cantillo 
(Recruitment  Director), 
Nicole  Titus  (NPC  Repre-    v 
sentative).  | 

GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Melissa  Adamowsky,  Cait- 
lin  Burdey,  Lauren  Burdey, 
Lindsay  Carpenter,  Alyssa 
Carroll,  Roseanne  Colella, 
Amanda  Corredor,  Brit- 
tany D Arduini,  KeUy 
Dean,  Danielle  Ferrone, 
Meghan  Finley,  Shannon 
Hartman,  Betsy  High, 
Jaclyn  Ingoglia,  Lachelle 
Jones,  Bonnie  KeUy,  Claire 
Keogh,  Faina  Khavkin, 
Jackie  Kimberlin,  Chris- 
tine Ledger,  Sarah  Louis- 
saint,  Heather  McCarty, 
Emily  McDonough,  Tina 
Nikithser,  Tara  Pirozzoli, 
Leah  Sachs,  Vincenza 
Samarelli,  Heather  Talnagi, 
Angehki  Tsangaris,  Lisa 
Zelasko,  Sheryl  Zielinski, 
Jessica  Zisa 


Delta  Xi  Delta 


miTK  . 
JdeIta  /: 


Delta  Xi  Delta  is  a  small  group  of  girls,  founded  in 
1992,  local  sorority,  part  of  the  ISC  Inter  Sorority 
Council,  live  by  3  principles  of  "Determination, 
Inspiration  &  Dedications"  and  one  of  the  mottos  is 
"Sisterhood  before  Sorority" 


^.^ 


Phi  Sigma 
Sigma 

MISSION:  Phi  Sigma  Sigma's  mission  is  to  inspire  the  personal  development 
of  each  sister  and  perpetuate  the  advancement  of  womanhood.  We  do 
this  by  enforcing  our  core  values  of  lifelong  learning,  leadership  through 
service  and  inclusiveness. 

WHO'DATHUNKIT?  Our  local  mascot  is  George  the  Lion.  |  We  are  known  for 
our  Jail-n-Bail  event  that  we  hold  every  April  for  the  National  Kidney 
Foundation.  |  Our  sisters  have  been  involved  in  everything  from  MSU 
theater  productions  to  environmental  groups,  had  a  sister  as  SGA  Presi- 
dent and  MORE! 

LOOKING  BACK:  Phi  Sigma  Sigma  was  the  first  non-sectarian  sorority  ever 
founded  -  meaning  that  it  was  the  first  sorority  whose  membership  was 
open  to  all  women  regardless  of  their  background.  |  The  Epsilon  Theta 
chapter  was  the  first  national  sorority  to  be  at  MSU.  |  April  17,  2008  marks 
the  20th  anniversary  of  the  Epsilon  Theta  chapter  of  Phi  Sig  at  MSU. 


E-BOARD: 

Amanda  Pribish  (Archon), 
Raquel  Perry  (Vice-  Archon), 
Amanda  Namer  (Scribune), 
Diane  Powell  (Bursar), 
Bridgette  Frank  (Member  at 
Large),  Amy  Brooks  (Sister 
Development  Chair),  Jennifer 
Tuma  (Membership  Recruit- 
ment Chair),  Mayra  Jovel  (Risk 
Management  Chair),  Kaitlyn 
Forsythe  (Pan-Hellenic  Repre- 
sentative) 


GENERAL  MEMBERSHIP: 
Ashley  Obst,  Sally  Poliz- 
zotto,  Jaclyn  Fiordalisi, 
Armene  Saakian,  Jackie 
Schwartz,  Daniela  Albacete, 
Amanda  Ambrosino, 
Kim  Arki,  Vanessa  Blair, 
Andreea  Boscor,  Nicole 
Burrini,  Ashley  Casperite, 
Iris  DeLaPaz,  Melanie  Dina- 
burg.  True  Ly  Fiuyn,  Jackie 
Lithgow 


PHI  SIGMA  SIGMA 

Where  girls  become  Women 

Women  become  Friends 

Friends  become  Sisters 

And  we  all  become  Family 


UPSILON 


'When  a  CUSSIE  walks  in  the  room,  you  know  that  she  is  there.  She  is  not  afraid  to  voice  her  opinion,  not  afraid  to  b4 
different  and  not  afraid  to  be  true  to  herself  Her  presence  shines  as  her  confidence,  humility  and  strength  [are]  felt.  A  \ 
CUSSIE  always  goes  above  and  beyond  and  will  never  settle  for  mediocrity  A  CUSSIE  loves  with  all  that  she  is  and  it 
is  this  love  that  drives  all  of  her  actions.  A  CUSSIE  never  backs  down  at  the  face  of  opposition;  her  drive,  personality  , 
and  passion  is  what  distinguishes  her  from  the  rest.  Why?  JUST  BE  CUSl"  I 

-  Fania  Tavarez  ~"Versi-Fire",  Upsi Ion/Beta  SP  '00 


i.  We,  the  members  of  Chi  Upsilon  Sigma  Latin  Sorority,  Incor- 
porated, are  aware  of  the  prejudices  and  obstacles  facing  the  minority 
women  of  our  communities  and  dedicate  ourselves  to  improving  these 
conditions  and  to  working  toward  the  betterment  of  all  women.  We  have 
unified  ourselves  through  the  sisterhood  of  Corazones  Unidos  Siempre 
and  by  our  Founders'  ideals  of  open  communication  and  community 
service,  as  well  as  the  development  of  political,  educational,  cultural  and 
social  awareness.  We  devote  ourselves  to  this  challenge,  to  be  achieved 
through  hard  work,  patience  and  the  collective  effort  to  educate,  as  is 
exemplified  in  our  motto,  'Wisdom  Through  Education'. 
WHO'DATHUNK  IT?  We  were  the  FIRST  INDEPENDENT  Latina  Sorority  because 
we  are  "Women  so  STRONG  we  need  NO  brothers!"  |  We  were  the  FIRST 
Latina  Sorority  to  step  and  stroll!  |  Our  national  performance  step  team  is 
named  SEVEN. 

LOOKING  BACK:  We  were  founded  on  April  29, 1980  at  Rutgers-New  Bruns- 
wick. I  Our  founders  are  seven  beautiful  and  captivating  Latinas  who 
had  the  desire  to  create  an  organization  to  promote  leadership  among  the 
Latino  community.  More  importantly,  it  was  their  desire  to  create  a  sis- 
terhood -  a  place  away  from  home  in  which  the  members  could  feel  the 
strong  sense  of  family,  which  is  such  a  force  in  the  Latino  culture.  |  Our 
common  calling  is  a  respect  for  one  another  and  the  ideals  of  our  Found- 
ing Mothers,  rooted  in  womanhood,  individuality,  solidarity,  dedication, 
openheartedness  and  maturity,  as  well  as  an  appreciation  for  the  Latino 
culture  and  all  its  aspects. 

E-BOARD/MEMBERSHIP:  Sheila 
Cuevas  (President),  Julie  Ferdi- 
nand (Vice  President),  Beatriz 
Castillo  (Treasurer/O.W.L.S 
Coordinator),  Nicole  Sierra 
(Secretary /Historian),  Ashley 
Cornelison  (Public  Relations 
Chair/Community  Service 
Chair). 


NOT  FEATURED 

but  not  forgotten 

^^         Organization  of  Students  for  African  Unity  (OSAU) 
Financial  Management  and  Economic  Society  (FMES) 

»  Muslim  Student  Association  (MSA) 

Native  African  Student  Organization  (NASO) 

Psychology  Club 

—5  Accounting  Society 

Athletic  Training  Glub 

Change  Harmony  &  Youth  in  Leadership 

Chinese  Student  Organization 

Democrats  of  America 

Fencing  Club 

Filmmakers  Club 

Gotta  Be  Green 

History  Club 

Justice  Studies  Club 

Korean  Club 

Le  Circle  Francais 

M.A.G.I.C. 

Minority  Association  for  Pre-Health  Studies  (MAPS) 

Minority  Teacher  Candidates  Organization 

;  Montclair  Diatetics  Organization 

MSU  Choral  Directors  Association 

MSU  Tennis  Club 

MSU  Ultimate  Disc 

National  Association  for  the  Advancement  of  Colored  People  (NAACP) 

Pagan  Student  Union 

Pakistani  American  Kulture  Infusion  Club  (PAKI  Club) 

Political  Science  &  Law  Club 

Red  Hawks  Enjoying  an  Authentic  Lifestyle  (REAL) 

Red  Hawk  Paintball  Team 

'        Students  Taking  Action  Now:  Darfur  (STAND) 

Students  Against  Violence 

Students  for  Progressive  Change 

Talon 

'  Women  Achieving  Victory,  Equality  &  Solidarity  (WAVES) 


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school  pride  dancing  the  R« 

Hawk  Char 

Bottom  right:  Extreme  far' 

cheer  on  the  Red  Hawks  I 

the  homecoming  gam 


''itttSkK 


by  Ron  Chicken 


"Let's  Go  Red  Hawks!"  In  Red  Hawk  Country,  this  a 
common  phrase  that  can  be  heard  around  campus.  The  fans  at 
Montclair  State  University  may  not  be  numerous  in  comparison 
with  other  schools,  and  MSU  may  not  be  the  unversity  with  the 
most  school  spirit  around,  but  our  Red  Hawk  supporters  are  defi- 
nitely passionate.  Even  our  club  sports  like  the  MSU  Hockey  and 
Rugby  teams  have  avid  fans  that  come  to  every  game  to  root  on 
their  fellow  Red  Hawks. 

One  huge  game  that  you  can  always  count  on  to  be  packed 
is  MSU's  homecoming!  SGA  and  Campus  Recreation  members 
swarm  the  stands  with  free  giveaway  items  and  other  awesome 
Red  Hawk  apparel.  When  talking  about  homecoming,  you  have 
to  include  the  parade  of  floats  and  performances  by  some  of  the 
best  student  organizations  on  campus.  Each  year  is  exciting  and 
has  something  unique  to  offer.  The  Basketball  Blast  Off  kicks  off 
an  exciting  season  for  our  women's  and  men's  basketball  teams. 

MSU  also  has  a  tradition  of  taking  over  the  whole  stu- 
dent center  just  about  once  every  month  for  a  crazy  Red  Hawk 
Night!  Nearly  every  room  has  a  different  event  going  on  inside 
and  students  also  stay  until  the  very  end  for  a  chance  to  win 
the  latest  electronic 
gadget  on  the  market, 
like  the  newest  iPod. 
Once  you  set  foot  in 
Red  Hawk  Cotrntry, 
it  doesn't  take  long  to 
lift  up  your  head  and 
notice  all  the  spirited 
students  around  wear- 
ing their  MSU  gear. 
With  all  the  events  on 
campus  and  the  one 
hundred-plus  student 
organizations  imder 
the  SGA,  there  is 
always  somewhere  to 
go  and  root  for  Rocky! 


IVERSITY 


by  Reggie  Stainfil 


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'We  QK  the  only  country  In  the  wofid  that  has  taken  people  from  so  many  diffetent  backgrounds,  which  Is  a  great 
achievement  by  Itself,  but  on  even  greater  achievement  Is  that  we  have  turned  all  of  that  variety  and  diversity  Into  unity'.' 

-  Lamar  Alexander 


Diversity  is  the  opportunity 
we  are  given  to  appreci- 
ate the  uniqueness  of  everyone's 
culture. 

Montclair  State  Univer- 
sity not  only  strengthens  the  true 
meaning  of  the  term  "diversity," 
but  also  portrays  its  vividness 
throughout  the  campus  commvi- 
nity. 

Our  imiversity  possesses 
an  extremely  diverse  faculty  and 
stvident  body,  which  allows  us  to 
embrace  everyone's  cultural  back- 
ground. 

There  are  several  stu- 
dent organizations  that  assist  in 
spreading  the  flavors  of  the  world 
to  the  campus  community,  includ- 
ing the  Caribbean  Student  Orga- 
nization (CaribSO),  International 
Students  Organization  (ISO), 


Latin  American  Student  Organi- 
zation (LASO),  Organization  for 
Students  of  African  Unity  (OSAU) 
and  the  Unified  Asian  American 
Student  Organization  (UAASO), 
among  others. 

Being  a  part  of  an  institu- 
tion that  promotes  all  types  of 
diversity  not  only  increases  our 
knowledge  about  the  differences 
that  surround  us,  but  also  pre- 
pares us  for  our  transition  into  the 
world.  There  we  will  face  a  mul- 
titude of  differences  not  only  in 
the  workplace,  but  at  the  super- 
market, at  the  car  dealership,  and 
even  in  the  hospital. 

We  have  an  opportunity 
to  be  taught  how  to  appreciate 
another's  culture.  We  are  being 
freely  given  the  jewels  of  diversity 
here  at  MSU. 


MSU  has  students  from 
many  different  cultural 
and  ethnic  backgrounds 
that  make  up  its  student 
population. 


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Candlelight  vigils  and 

other  forms  of  services 

are  regularly  offered  at 

Montclair  State  University, 

where  religion  is  a  big  part 

of  the  campus's  cultural 

diversity. 


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by  Michelle  Tomaszewski 

Religious  diversity  is  quite  prevalent  at  Montclair  State 
University.  Students  and  staff  may  identify  as  Christian,  Jewish, 
Muslim,  Hindu,  Buddhist  or  even  pagan.  Of  course,  not  everyone 
at  MSU  identifies  with  a  particular  faith;  some  are  atheists  and 
agnostics.  Others  squirm  at  the  thought  of  being  religious  and 
instead  prefer  the  term  spiritual. 

Under  the  umbrella  of  the  SGA  and  CSI,  there  are  a  number 
of  organizations  where  students  can  explore  different  types  of 
spirituality  and  grow  in  their  faith.  There  are  a  number  of  Protes- 
tant Christian  organizations  that  gather  together  for  Bible  studies 
and  worship.  The  Newman  Catholic  Center  holds  Mass  weekly  so 
Catholics  can  take  part  in  the  Eucharist  on  campus.  Hillel  pro- 
vides Shabbat  services  regularly  with  readings  from  the  Talmud 
and  Torah  in  Hebrew.  Members  of  the  Muslim  Student  Associa- 
tion routinely  observe  salat  or  prayer  throughout  the  day  on  their 
prayer  rugs  in  the  Student  Center.  The  Indian  Culture  Club  hosts 
several  Hindi  festivals  throughout  the  year,  iiicluding  the  Festival 
of  Colors,  Holi.  The  Pagan  Student  Union  offers  Tarot  card  readiiigs 
at  many  of  their  events.  Inside  the  classroom,  students  can  even 
experience  Buddhist  meditation  in  yoga  classes. 

There  are  also  events  on  campus  that  attempt  to  bring 
people  of  all  religious  and  spiritual  faiths  together,  such  as  the 
International  Day  of  Peace.  Throughout  the  year,  the  Women's 
Center  and  Equity  &  Diversity  Programs  also  hold  a  Building 
Bridges  Interfaith  Dialogue  Series  where  representatives  from  dif- 
ferent world  religions  offer  their  perspectives  regarding  a  particular 
archetypal  theme  found  in  most  religions.  A  new  multi-faith  Spiri- 
tuality Center  is  actually  soon  to  open  at  MSU  and  will  provide  a 
gathering  space  for  people  of  all  religions. 


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with  students  who  practice 
all  sorts  of  different  reli- 
gions ranging  from  Muslim 
to  Catholic  to  Jewish  to 
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Although  many  MSU 
students  opt  to  com- 
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them  choose  to  take 
advantage  of  MSU's  on- 
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and  live  among  their 
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by  Christine  Kadets 


Life  on  campus  is 
exactly  what  you  make  of 
it,  and  I've  learned  that  it 
can  be  pretty  fantastic. 

When  residents 
prop  their  doors  open, 
they  are  never  lonely. 
Montclair  State  Univer- 
sity is  a  large  commuter 
school,  and  rumor  has  it 
that  it's  quiet  on  the  week- 
ends, but  it  doesn't  have  to 
be. 

Savvy  students 
hit  up  our  very  own  Red 
Hawk  Diner  before  pick- 
ing up  free  tickets  to  a 
show  at  Kasser  Theater 
using  their  student  ID. 

Some  have  a  movie 
or  game  night  at  their 
place,  unless  they  headed 
to  a  friend's  apartment  in 
the  Village  to  watch  the 
big  game  there.  Some- 
times, they  would  save 
money  on  gas  and  carpool 
with  friends  to  go  bowl- 
ing, shop  at  Willowbrook 
Mall  on  Route  46  or  visit 
the  restaurants  and  AMC 


on  Route  3. 

Oh,  and  let  us  not 
forget  Bloomfield  Ave. 
with  all  of  its  shops,  res- 
taurants and  The  Office,  a 
well-known  hangout  for 
MSU  students,  especially 
on  Wednesdays  when  they 
have  great  food  and  fun  on 
Karaoke  Night. 

For  those  with- 
out at  a  car,  they  could 
take  a  stroll  down  Valley 
Road  and  stop  at  the  Gap, 
Dunkin  Donuts  or  Star- 
bucks, or  they  could  even 
splurge  a  little  and  treat 
themselves  to  dinner  at 
Veggie  Heaven  and  then 
Coldstone  Creamery. 

The  trains  don't 
run  on  the  weekend  but 
anyone  can  catch  a  bus 
in  front  of  the  Red  Hawk 
Parking  Deck  to  take  them 
into  town  or  live  it  up  after 
a  hard  week  and  go  to 
NYC. 

I'm  telling  you,  the 
sky's  the  limit  when  you 
live  on  campus. 


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by  Doug  Mcintyre 


The  Center  for  Adult  Learning 
this  year  changed  the  term  from  Non- 
Traditional  Students  to  Adult  Learners. 
Along  with  those  students  over  25  who 
are  just  starting  college,  this  category 
applies  to  varying  groups  of  students 
following  an  alternative  educational 
path. 

Most  college  students  now 
come  out  of  high  school  and  immedi- 
ately into  higher  education,  starting  at 
17  or  18  years  old.  Some  students,  how- 
ever, take  a  break  for  work  experience 
or  to  deal  with  what  life  has  thrown 
at  them,  putting  off  college  imtU  they 
want  to  dedicate  the  time  necessary. 
Students  at  Montclair  State 
who  start  their  education  at  25  or  older 
are  considered  adult  learners.  They  are 
offered  advisors  who  can  guide  them 
in  the  right  direction,  especially  those 
who  have  to  deal  with  family  or  work 
schedules  and  don't  have  time  to  go  to 
class  every  day  at  1:00  or  2:30.  A  few  of 
Montclair 's  multitude  of  majors  can  be 
completed  solely  through  night  classes 
—  anthropology,  business  administra- 
tion, computer  science,  economics,  Eng- 
lish, general  humanities,  geography. 


history,  justice  studies,  mathematics, 
political  science  and  sociology. 

Even  those  students  under  25 
who  have  children  have  alternative 
needs  to  consider,  and  the  Center  for 
Adult  Learning  provides  services  to 
those  students  as  well.  Montclair 
State  offers  the  Child  Care  Center 
to  students  who  need  it  for  daytime 
classes  or  work. 

Also  offered  are  services 
for  students  who  need  educational 
assistance.  The  Disability  Resource 
Center  provides  a  host  of  services 
to  students  of  varying  ability  levels, 
ranging  from  physical  handicaps  to 
learning  disabilities.  These  include, 
among  other  things,  note  takers, 
hearing  aids,  textbooks  on  tape  and 
specialized  academic  advising. 

Just  because  a  Montclair 
State  Student  isn't  an  18-year-old  just 
graduated  from  high  school  doesn't 
mean  they  cannot  also  excel  on  this 
campus.  Alternative  students  are 
even  welcome  in  all  of  Montclair 's 
undergraduate  extra-curricular 
activities  that  they  can  fit  into  their 
busy  schedules. 


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by  Amy  Brooks 


Being  Greek  has  become 
a  way  to  set  a  person  out  from 
the  crowd  -  only  six  percent 
of  Montclair  State  University's 
student  population  wears  Greek 
letters. 

On  a  campus  holding 
thousands  of  people  every  day, 
our  fraternities  and  sororities 
bring  the  feeling  of  a  close  family. 

Bulletin  boards  are  con- 
stantly supplied  with  advertise- 
ments for  campus  activities, 
services  and  support  offered  by 
Greek  organizations. 

Despite  a  few  instances 
that  threatened  the  Greek  com- 
munity in 


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year,  the 
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campus 
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stepped  above  the  stereotypes  and 
bad  publicity  to  show  what  their 
letters  mean  to  them. 

The  founders  of  every  Greek 
organization  had  goals  of  educa- 
tion, service  and  friendship  -  ways 
to  build  a  person's  character  from 
average  to  extraordinary. 

To  be  a  Greek  at  Montclair 
State  University  gives  that  amaz- 
ing recognition  and  provides  the 
strength  and  support  to  rise  above 
negativity. 

Students  can  leave  MSU 
with  their  friends  and  memories, 
saying  they  were  once  a  part  of 
our  campus,  and  Greeks  have  the 
rare  honor  of  being  a  part  of  their 
brotherhood  or  sisterhood  for  the 
rest  of  their  lives. 

On  the  outside  looking  in, 
you  can  never  understand  it.  On 
the  inside  looking  out,  you  can 
never  fully  explain  it. 


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by  Kristie  Cataffi 


MSU's  safety  was  put  to  the  test 
throughout  the  year  facing  challenges  of  bomb 
and  shooting  threats,  trash  can  fires,  pulled 
fire  alarms,  floods,  a  stabbing  at  La  Quinta  Inn 
where  shidents  live,  and  its  first  ever  campus- 
wide  threat. 

Three  bomb  threats  occurred,  the  first 
one  in  December  directed  toward  University 
Hall.  In  response,  the  buildiiig  was  evacuated 
and  e-mails  and  Rave  text  messages  were  sent  to 
the  campus  community. 

The  following  two  bomb  threats  were 
on  the  same  day,  the  last  day  of  classes  of  the 
spring  semester,  ironically  where  no  classes  take 
place.  The  first  threat  was  in  the  early  afternoon 
in  the  Student  Center,  called  in  by  phone,  and 
the  second  was  later  in  the  afternoon  in  Free- 
man Hall,  found  written  on  a  cafeteria  tray.  Both 
buildings  were  evacuated  and  searched  by  the 
police  with  a  Rave  text  message  and  e-mail  to 
follow. 

MSU  was  confronted  with  its  first  ever 
campus-wide  threat,  found  on  a  desk  in  Dickson 
Hall  —  a  shooting  threat  for  a  designated  day. 
Because  the  threat  was  found  days  before  the 
event  was  said  to  take  place,  campus  authorities 
were  able  to  take  necessary  precautions  to  ensure 


campus  safety  resulting  in  the  campus  being  on 
lockdown. 

Along  with  the  MSUPD,  over  130  offi- 
cers were  present  on  campus  the  day  the  threat 
was  scheduled  for.  Only  student  and  faculty 
members  were  authorized  to  be  on  campus 
with  their  school  ID,  as  opposed  to  MSU's  usual 
open-campus  policy.  The  event  gained  media 
attention  from  NBC  and  Eyewitness  News. 

Two  garbage  can  fires  happened  withiii 
a  day  of  each  other  in  Blanton  and  Partridge 
Hall.  The  Blanton  fire  resulted  in  three  students 
being  sent  to  the  hospital  that  needed  to  be 
treated  for  smoke  inhalation.  Both  fires  were 
found  to  be  suspicious  in  nature  and  were 
investigated  by  state  fire  marshals  before  being 
turned  back  over  to  the  university. 

Bohn  Hall  alone  had  over  four  pulled 
fire  alarms  this  year,  causing  the  entire  resi- 
dence building  to  be  evacuated.  On  each 
pulled  fire  alarm  occasion,  the  fire  department 
responded  quickly  and  reopened  the  building. 

About  105  students  resided  in  the  La 
Quinta  Imi  hotel.  A  stabbing  occurred  at  the 
hotel  this  year,  but  did  not  include  any  MSU 
students.  However,  no  one  from  the  uni\'ersity 
notified  the  students  living  there  of  the  incident 
TI"*?^  that  occurred. 

Rave  wireless  text  mes- 
sages are  utilized  whenever 
an  emergency  on  campus 
happens.  For  example,  text 
messages  were  sent  out  for 
mcidents  like  car  accidents 
blocking  campus  traffic,  a 
flood  m  Uni\'ersity  Hall  and 
a  bomb  threat. 


MSU'S  campus  has  its  own 
police  department  that 
oversees  l<eeping  the  com- 
munity safe  for  students 
and  faculty. 


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by  Danielle  Fucetola 


From  cell  phones 
to  iPods  and  mp3 
players,  MSU  stu- 
dents are  nothing 
short  of  tech  savvy.  Mont- 
clair,  unlike  most  universi- 
ties, endorses  the  use  of 
cell  phones.  With  a  RAVE 
Wireless  phone  charge 
tacked  on  incoming  fresh- 
men and  transfer  students' 
tuition,  students  purchase 
Sprint  and  Nextel 
phones  from  a  location 


at  the  university.  These 
phones  are  equipped  with 
applications  ranging  from 
access  to  the  Internet  for 
Blackboard  and  Web- 
mail  to  Rave  Guardian:  a 
tracker  that  can  be  turned 
on  when  someone  is  either 
walking  to  their  car  or  a 
dorm.  This  tracker  will 
contact  the  police  if  not 
turned  off  within  15  min- 
utes —  MSU's  assurance  of 
a  safe  and  complete  walk. 
Besides  technology  via 
MSU,  students  are  trendy 
with  iPods,  iPhones  and 
mp3  players,  an  advance- 
ment from  the  CD  player 
and,  of  course,  the  Walk- 
man. These  gadgets  can 
access  the  Internet  and 
provide  music  on  the  go, 
and  of  course  a  life  sup- 
port. We  are  the  technol- 
ogy generation,  and  we, 
the  MSU  students,  are 
certainlv  embracina;  it. 


Students  pass  the  time  using 
many  different  gadgets  like 
iPods,  cell  phones  and  PDA 
devices. 


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by  Arun  Bhambri 


At  the  heart  of  on- 
campus  jobs  at  Montclair 
State  University  are  the 
diverse  students  who  work 
for  their  school.  Since  many 
freshmen  are  not  allowed 
cars  on  campus,  it's  conve- 
nient that  many  job  oppor- 
tunities are  available  to  them 
and  other  students. 

We  all  start  off  the 
Montclair  experience  with 
our  friendly  Admissions 
Ambassadors.  These  lads 
and  ladies  give  the  ins  and 
outs  of  the  school  through 
tours  and  answer  any  ques- 
tions about  the  application 
process. 

Once  accepted,  the 
Peer  Leaders  answer  all  the 
last-minute  questions  mcom- 
ing  freshman  have  and  share 
their  experience  of  Montclair 
through  fun  and  games. 

In  the  residential  halls 
students  stay  in,  the  wonder- 


ful Service  Assistants  make 
sure  the  right  people  are 
entering  the  buildings  with 
valid  IDs,  and  the  Commu- 
nity Assistants  make  sure 
they  are  following  all  rules 
in  their  bedrooms. 

For  those  who  have 
to  bring  little  kids  to  school, 
the  Day  Care  Center  has 
kind  students  watching 
over  the  children. 

If  the  computer 
breaks  down  at  2  a.m.,  the 
24-hour  IT  department  has 
student  workers  who  will 
more  than  gladly  help  you. 
After  all  computer-related 
problems  are  fixed,  they 
can  be  used  at  Cafe  Diem 
where  one  of  our  own  offers 
the  frappuccinos  students 
desire. 

As  one  can  see,  the 
on-campus  jobs  are  what 
make  Montclair  truly  Mont- 
clair. 


Many  students  find  ways  o 

making  money  on  camput 

instead  of  having  to  travel  fa 

and  wide  for  employment 


CHILL 


In  most  places, 
odern  art  sculptures 
are  to  be  admired  from 
afar.  At  Montclair  State 
University,  they  are  to  be 
climbed  upon. 

Outside  Life  Hall, 
one  with  a  particularly 
large  circular  platform 
takes  up  several  stu- 
dents at  once,  lounging 
between  classes  and 
even  eating  lunch. 

The  seating  puts 
them  in  clear  view  of 
much  of  campus,  betray- 
ing a  bold  disregard 
for  typical  treatment  of 
modern  art. 

Behind  Life  Hall, 
more  modern  sculptures 
hide.  This  time,  how- 
ever, the  unusual  spot  to 
hang  out  is  a  stone  circle. 


by  Doug  Mclntyre 

Remnants  of  an 
old  brick  grill  stand 
crumbling  on  one  side 
of  it,  and  the  only  other 
things  in  view  are  one 
hanging  sculpture  and 
the  trees  between  MSU 
and  Valley  Rd. 

Another  good 
spot  near  those  trees  is 
specifically  for  the  Bohn 
Hall  residents. 

A  balcony  on  the 
back  of  the  building 
typically  serves  smokers, 
but  is  a  great  place  to 
see  students  looking  out 
toward  the  New  York 
Citv  Skyline  and  down 
toward  the  city  of  Clif- 
ton. 

Closer  to  the 
Normal  Ave.  side  of 
campus,  some  students 


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take  up  stair  climbing  to 
find  a  place  to  hang. 
Above  the  amphithe- 
ater is  a  grassy  patch 
away  from  the  bustle 
of  campus.  The  green 
surrounding  is  almost 
convincing  enough  to 
make  anyone  forget 
they're  actually  on  the 
MSU  campus. 

Of  course,  a  good 
standby  is  the  top  floor 
of  the  Red  Hawk  Park- 
ing Deck.  At  night  espe- 
cially no  cars  take  up 
the  spaces. 

A  soft  breeze 
flows  up  there  even  on 
the  most  windless  of 
days,  and  it  provides 
an  expansive  view  of  a 
great  deal  of  the  western 
side  of  campus. 


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Many  MSU  students 
part  take  in  various 
internships  to  get  real 
world  professional 
experience  before  head- 
ing out  to  get  a  career. 


BEEFING  UP 

your  resume 

Internships  help  MSU  students  make  their  way  in  the  real  world 


by  Bernadette  Marciniak 

It's  the  first  job  you'll  have  in  the  "real" 
world.  And  most  times  you  won't  even  get 
paid  for  it.  Ah  yes,  the  glorious  internship, 
where  professional  experience  is  gained  by 
making  Xerox  copies,  inputting  data  into 
spreadsheets  and  fetching  your  superior's 
toffee  nut  latte  from  Starbucks  every  morning. 

Just  kidding,  in  most  cases.  Internships 
are  our  doorway  into  the  real  world.  They 
prep  us  how  to  deal  in  an  adult  work  environ- 
ment, open  doors  to  numerous  contacts  and 
hopefully  by  the  end,  result  in  you  having  a 
reference  for  the  "real"  job  you'll  land  after 
graduation.  And  yes,  unfortunately,  you'll  get 
the  short  end  of  the  money  stick,  most  times 
getting  paid  little  to  nothing  at  all.  But  the 
experiences  and  relationships  you'll  gain  are 
priceless  —  it  equals  out. 

So  grab  that  resume  writing  guide 
(Montclair  offers  many  career  sessions  to  help 
out  with  the  rookies),  research  how  to  write 
the  perfect  cover  letter  (short  but  to  the  point!) 
and  give  whatever  evidence  you  have  that  you 
are  fit  for  the  part  (clips,  photos,  awards,  etc). 
It's  your  first  opportunity  to  prove  your  tal- 
ents and  have  even  more  to  prove  afterward! 


MSU  Athletics  08 


^N. 


all  you  need  is 

L  VE 


by  Doug  Mclntyre 

Every  relationship  has  to  start  some- 
where. At  Montclair,  much  of  the  time  it  is 
because  of  mutual  friends  or  through  an 
organizahon.  A  lot  of  romantic  relationships 
start  out  while  the  two  are  working  together 
in  one  of  the  clubs  under  or  affiliated  with 
the  SGA.  We  can't  forget  Facebook,  of  course, 
where  MSU  students  e-stalk  one  another  and 
find  people  with  shared  interests  to  date. 

Once  the  relationship  has  started,  it's 
easy  to  see  one  another.  While  unlike  high 
school,  in  which  the  two  can  see  each  other 
every  day  —  whether  they  want  to  or  not 
—  they  still  have  the  advantage  of  automati- 
cally being  on  campus  at  the  same  time  at 
least  a  few  days  a  week.  In  the  dorms,  it's 
even  easier:  all  dorms  but  women-only  Web- 
ster are  fairly  integrated  among  the  sexes, 
and  every  dorm  including  Webster  allows 
overnight  guests  of  either  sex  three  days  a 
week. 

Let  us  not  forget  the  abundant  supply 
of  free  condoms:  The  Drop-In  Center,  the 
Wellness  Center,  the  SGA  office,  etc.  Fool 
around  all  you  want,  MSU  tells  its  students, 
but  just  be  safe  about  it.  And  if  you  slipped 
up,  the  Wellness  Center  offers  Emergency 
Contraception  at  a  low  cost  to  students. 

Live,  learn  and  love  at  Montclair.  Just 
don't  let  one  get  in  the  way  of  another. 


It  can  be  a  simple  glance, 
a  simple  hug  or  a  simple 
kiss.  Many  MSU  students  get 
involved  in  romantic  relation- 
ships during  their  college 
career. 


Students  took  to  the 

new  Rec.  Center  this 

past  year,  which  has 

a  swimming  pool, 

track  and  many  other 

amenities  that  keep  us 

motivated  to  stay  fit. 


f    y:  ■  J  -  ]      I'    "" 


WORK  THAT  BODY, 

RED  HAWKS 

by  Vanessa  Adames 

Are  you  stressed?  Need  motivation  to  work  out?  Just  walk 
around  Montclair  State  University's  new  state-of-the-art  Student 
Recreation  Center,  conveniently  located  on  campus. 

It's  the  new  hot  spot  where  students  can  take  advantage  of 
the  endless  amounts  of  physical  activity,  all  free  of  charge.  With 
a  swimming  pool,  brand  new  exercise  equipment,  racquetball 
courts,  basketball  courts  with  an  elevated  running  track,  group 
fitness  classes,  multi-purpose  exercise  studios  and  a  juice  bar  with 
healthy  snacks  and  protein  shakes,  students  are  just  a  bit  more 
motivated  to  work  out. 

It's  a  wonderful  addition  to  campus  that  will  encourage  stu- 
dents to  stay  active,  which  in  turn  will  help  manage  the  stress  that 
comes  along  with  being  a  college  student. 

Just  imagine  walking  into  a  building  where  students  are 
working  out  with  their  friends,  motivating  each  other  and  making 
new  friends,  and  experiencing  new  sports  and  activities  that  they 
may  have  not  tried  before. 

It's  wonderful  to  know  that  we  have  a  place  like  that  on  our 
campus.  The  Student  Recreation  Center  affects  Montclair  State 
University's  community  in  the  most  positive  way  and  will  con- 
tinue to  do  so  for  years  to  come. 

''thanks  to 

MSU'S 

workout  plan, 
we're 
the  envy  of 

all  our 
friends" 


wine 


ME 


by  Vanessa  Adames 


Montclair  State 
University  is  unique  for 
having  a  24-hour  operat- 
ing Red  Hawk  Diner. 

If  you  can't  sit 
down  and  eat,  you  could 
always  grab  a  whole 
wheat  bagel  or  wrap  at 
Cafe  Diem,  a  sub  at  the 
Student  Center  Cafeteria 
or  a  granola  bar  at  the  Uni- 
versity Hall  Coffee  Bar.  We 
even  have  a  Sushi  House. 

These  days,  stu- 
dents are  becoming  more 
aware  of  their  eating 
habits  and  lifestyles. 
MSU's  campus  offers  a 
variety  of  places  to  eat, 
but  you  should  choose 
wisely  when  considering  a 
healthy  meal. 


Although  Sodexho, 
our  current  food  sup- 
plier, offers  some  healthy 
alternatives,  students  are 
starting  to  demand  more 
healthy  varieties,  even 
organic  food. 

The  Student  Gov- 
ernment Association 
created  a  Food  Advisory 
Committee  dedicated  to 
help  cater  to  the  dining 
needs  of  our  students.  We 
even  have  a  Weight  Watch- 
ers program  on  premises. 

It's  encouraging  to 
know  that  students  care 
about  their  health  and  are 
taking  action  to  educate 
others  and  improve  the 
quality  of  food  we  eat  on 
campus. 


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MSU  has  many  SCA 
organization-sponsored 
formals  lil<e  Masquer- 
ade Ball,  Spring  Bash, 
Winter  Ball  and  Charity 
Ball. 


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NINES 


by  Scott  Stewart 


Bash  in  the  spring  semester. 


msmMM? 


are  also  such  events  as  Winter  Ball,  sponsored  053 
College  Life  Union  Board  (CLUB)  and  the  annual 
Charity  Ball  sponsored  by  Active  Students  Serving 
in  Society  Together  (ASSIST). 

The  formals  are  open  to  all  students  and  can 
range  from  $10-$40.  Guests  of  non-MSU  students 
are  also  usually  permitted,  so  you  can  bring  that 
special  someone  from  another  university. 

With  so  many  events  on  campus,  it  is  always 
easy  to  find  a  way  to  get  dressed  up  like  a  prince  or 
princess  and  enjoy  the  ball! 


^ 


# 


i'  midair  State  covered 
all  aspects  of  theater 
this  year  with  such 
contemporary  shows  as 
K.-jtrind  and  older  shows 
such  as  Machinal, 


1^ 


STARS 


by  Kate  Read 


Montclair  State's 
2007-2008  season  theater 
productions  worked  with  its 
aspiring  actors  and  mature 
content  like  a  gold  medal 
Olympic  synchronized  swim 
team. 

This  season  definitely 
brought  out  the  modern  and 
racy  in  all  shows.  Players 
started  the  theater  season  off 
with  a  bang  with  its  annual 
production  of  the  Rocky 
Horror  Picture  Show  and 
a  modern  rendition  of  the 
Shakespearean  classic  A  Mid- 
summer Night's  Dream,  both 
complete  with  leather  corsets 
and  fishnet  stockings. 

Fox  and  Kasser  The- 
aters followed  close  behind 
with  the  opening  of  their 
controversial  productions  of 
The  Full  Monty,  Les  Liaisons 
Dangereux  and  The  K-Word 
—  Katrina  —  all  of  which 
had  stellar  performances  and 
sold-out  shows.  Savage  in 
Limbo  housed  a  small  cast  of 
exploding  talent,  which  left 


the  Players  fall  season  on  a 
high  note. 

Spring  semester 
ushered  in  a  modern  twist 
of  the  1970s  musical  Pippin 
and  Kasser 's  performance  of 
Machinal.  Players  discovered 
that  not  only  did  Shel  Silver- 
stein  write  children's  poetry, 
but  also  a  series  of  one  acts 
for  adults  appropriately 
titled  An  Adult  Evening  of 
Shel  Silverstein.  The  depart- 
ment rounded  out  its  season 
with  Sometimes  Y  and  their 
season  favorite,  SubUrbia. 

Players  closed  on  a 
creative  note  with  its  annual 
One  Acts,  which  featured 
work  that  was  both  directed 
and  written  by  MSU  stu- 
dents. 

This  year,  theater  set 
a  high  bar.  With  the  quad 
constantly  buzzing  with 
acclamations  and  praises, 
it  is  obvious  our  actors, 
designers  and  producers  met 
expectations  —  even  exceed- 
ing them. 


mm 


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Students  at  MSU  enjoy 
many  forms  of  artistic 
expression,  sucli  as 
drawing,  painting, 
filmmaking,  sculpting, 
witing,  photography  and 
much  more. 


EXPRESS 

yourself 


by  Michelle  TomaszewskI 


You  know  that  roaring  lion  in  the  beginning 
of  every  MGM  movie?  The  circle  which  encom- 
passes him  indicates  the  phrase  Ars  Gratia  Artis  in 
Latin,  which  translates  to  "art  for  art's  sake". 

Living  in  an  age  in  which  modern  art  is  most 
prevalent,  people  often  question  the  purpose  of 
many  works  of  art,  but  the  works  should  simply  be 
taken  as  forms  of  artistic  expression. 

Art  students  at  Montclair  State  have  colored 
the  campus  with  their  creations.  Who  can  forget  the 
wheel  composed  of  rubber  ducks  situated  outside  of 
Calcia  Hall  or  the  bundle  of  jazzy  tire  swings  hang- 
ing from  the  trees  in  the  quad? 

Artists  at  MSU  experiment  with  such  media 
as  paint,  clay  and  papier  mache.  Photography, 
videography,  dance  and  creative  writing  are  other 
alternatives. 

Walking  through  the  halls  of  the  art  build- 
ing, Calcia  Hall,  one  can  even  capture  the  essence 
of  artistic  expression  as  the  lockers  and  water  fovin- 
tains  are  embellished  with  murals. 

One  does  not  have  to  be  a  student  of  the  arts 
to  creatively  express  one's  self  at  MSU.  There  are 
a  number  of  arts  and  crafts  activities  available  at 
MSU's  Red  Hawk  Nites. 

The  Drop  In  Center  holds  Creative  Arts  for 
Stress  Relief  where  one  is  able  to  finger-paint  like  a 
kid  again. 

The  Normal  Review  holds  poetry  readings 
throughout  the  year,  snaps  included. 

Of  course,  everyone  is  a  fan  of  the  plethora 
of  karaoke  nights  held  each  semester  where  one  can 
sing  and  dance  like  no  one  is  watching. 


^e^LASSROOM 


by  Karl  de  Vries 


It  wasn't  an  accident  that  Montclair 
State  University  decided  to  name  its  state- 
of-the-art  academic  building  University  Hall 
upon  its  opening  in  2006.  With  a  nod  toward 
MSU's  first  building  —  College  Hall  —  the 
seven-story  Xanadu  has  helped  commemo- 
rate a  new  era  for  the  university. 

By  2008,  we've  become  familiar  with 
such  classroom  fixtures  as  dry-erase  boards, 
computer  screen  projectors  and  wireless  Inter- 
net. 

We  keep  ourselves  organized  with 
MSU  day  planners,  if  not  BlackBerrys,  to  help 
us  remember  homework  assignments. 

On  occasion,  these  assignments  require 
students  to  log  into  the  Blackboard  system  to 
retrieve  work,  delivering  it  into  the  profes- 
sor's "drop  box"  upon  completion. 

Gone  are  the  days  of  schlepping  one- 
self over  to  class  only  to  discover  that  your 
professor  is  home  with  the  flu  —  she  sent  you 
an  e-mail  last  night,  saving  you  the  trouble.  In 
the  meantime,  she  asked  that  you  take  notes 
on  an  online  video  in  time  for  next  week. 

Technology  may  have  enchanced  the 
learning  atmosphere  at  MSU,  but  students 
can  always  depend  on  the  good  old  paper 
and  pencil  to  get  the  job  done.  One  hundred 
years  worth  of  alumni,  having  taken  notes  in 
the  classrooms  of  Montclair  State,  would  have 
to  agree. 


professors 


by  Doug  Mclntyre 


Ratemyprofessors.com  has 
become  an  essential  tool  for  students 
selecting  classes.  Montclair  State  is  no 
different  from  other  colleges  in  stvi- 
dents  avoiding  classes  of  professors 
who  are  rumored  to  be  particularly 
hard  on  their  students.  However,  this 
tool  also  reveals  those  professors  con- 
sidered the  coolest,  the  most  fun  and 
the  most  valuable. 

The  favored  professors  are 
those  who  are  not  only  easy  graders, 
but  the  ones  for  whom  you  actually 
want  to  go  to  class. 

Professors  who  have  great  life 
experience  and  bring  it  into  the  class 
get  students  who  sit  up  and  pay  atten- 
tion. If  a  music  or  theater  professor 
can  discuss  the  famous  people  they 
have  worked  with  or  well-known 
pieces  they  have  struggled  with,  they 
can  relate  to  and  impress  their  stu- 
dents. 

Other  professors  are  named 
cool  because  of  the  way  they  make 
their  students  laugh.  Chemistry  pro- 
fessors who  make  jokes  about  Boron 


or  English  professors  who  really 
explain  what  Rabelais  is  saying  are 
the  ones  students  rem.ember.  They  are 
also  more  likely  to  leave  information 
in  their  students'  heads  than  the  ones 
who  read  from  PowerPoint  slides. 

Of  course,  the  most  valuable 
professors  are  those  often  overlooked: 
professors  who  are  tough  graders  and 
even  worse  critics,  but  whose  class 
you  come  out  of  really  having  learned 
something.  That  philosophy  profes- 
sor who  poked  holes  in  your  thought 
processes  or  the  business  teacher  who 
pushes  advanced  economic  theories 
on  you  are  probably  teaching  you 
more  than  the  language  professor 
pleased  if  you  repeat  the  same  vocab- 
ulary every  class. 

As  Montclair  students  go 
through  their  liberal  arts  education, 
they  encounter  all  kinds  of  professors. 

The  ones  who  matter  are  those 
who  will  keep  them  alert  in  lectures, 
pay  attention  to  what  they  have  to  say 
and  push  them  to  learn  more  and  do 
better. 


Professors  can  either  make 
you  dread  coming  to  class  or 
rush  to  a  lecture.  (Far  right)  Dr 
Jean  Alvares,  Chair  of  Classics 
and  General  Humanities. 
(Right)  Dr.  Daniel  Mengara 
teaches  an  honors  literature 
class.  (Bottom)  An  audiology 
professor  experimenting  with 
a  student. 


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MSU  students  find  differ- 
ent spots  around  campus 
to  cram  for  that  test,  or 
read  for  tiieir  next  class. 


not  your 
typicQ 

BOOKWORMS 

by  Doug  Mclntyre 

On  a  tour  through  campus,  new  students 
start  at  Russ  Hall  on  the  south  side  of  campus. 
They're  provided  with  information  on  some  of  the 
best  places  to  eat,  hang  out  and  study.  The  first 
and  most  obvious  place  they  come  upon  is  the 
library,  where  study  hours  are  even  extended  for 
finals,  but  now  students  have  the  opportunity  to 
work  in  Cafe  Diem,  a  new  cyber  cafe  with  wired 
and  wireless  internet  capabilities  and  Starbucks 
coffee. 

These  incoming  students  are  also  taken 
by  the  Student  Center  Quad,  where,  during  the 
warmer  months  of  the  year,  they  will  see  students 
doing  their  homework  outside.  Some  take  up 
space  on  the  decorated  benches  along  the  grassy 
knoll  while  others  plant  themsehes  on  the  stone 
stairs  outside  the  Student  Center.  The  bravest  take 
to  the  grass  itself,  where  other  students  are  toss- 
ing Frisbees  and  footballs. 

Back  inside,  the  tour  guides  are  proud  to 
show  off  state-of-the-art  University  Hall,  where 
siT-idy  lounges  occupy  one  hall  of  the  first  floor. 
These  lotrnges  offer  ample  seating  and  tables, 
where  students  can  take  advantage  of  the  full- 
wireless  building  and  nearby  coffee  bar  as  long  as 
the  building  is  open. 

Of  course,  some  students  even  study  at 
home.  Residents  make  use  of  their  beds  and /or 
desks  to  study  in  their  dormitories  rather  than 
making  their  way  out  into  the  social  studying 
scene  like  the  people  the  incoming  freshmen  are 
2 10  seeing  on  their  first  campus  tour. 


iJLAir 


SGA  Inaugural 


Each  year  the  Student  Government  Association  has  its  Annual 
Inaugural  Ball  in  which  the  three  branches,  the  Executive  Branch, 
Judicial  Branch  and  Legislative  Branch  all  come  together  for  their 

last  time.  Also  the  newly  elected  officials  get  sworn  in  by  their 

predecessors. 


President  Andrea  Khan! 


gre 


ffAWKS 


With  a  rising  concern 
for  environmental 
issues,  MSU  has  taken 
on  many  "green"  cus- 
toms lil<e  composts  and 
recycling  cans  around 
campus. 

Top  far  right  and  top  far 
left  photos  courtesy  of 
Christine  Tischio. 

Main  photo  and  top 
middle  photo  courtesy 
of  Mike  Peters. 


by  Christine  Tiscliio 

The  past  academic  year  has  been  an  exciting  one  for  going 
green  at  MSU.  With  the  addition  of  a  compost  machine,  a  new 
student  organization  and  a  brand  new  Earth-friendly  Rec.  Center, 
Montclair  is  quickly  moving  toward  a  sustainable  future. 

With  the  hard  work  of  associate  professor  Dr.  Smith- 
Sebasto,  MSU  is  the  first  college  in  New  Jersey,  and  only  the  third 
in  the  nation,  to  own  a  compost  machine.  By  adding  the  corn- 
poster  to  our  campus,  we  have  saved  over  23,000  pounds  of  food 
waste  from  going  into  our  landfills! 

Not  only  is  our  faculty  getting  involved,  but  so  are  our 
students.  Seniors  Christine  Tischio  and  Jemiifer  Casselli  co- 
founded  Gotta  Be  Green,  a  new  Class  III  Organization.  Dedi- 
cated to  raising  awareness  and  solving  environmental  issues  at 
Montclair,  GBG  has  held  campus  clean-ups,  informative  movie 
nights  and  panel  discussions.  With  full  faculty  support,  Tischio 
and  Casselli  also  helped  plan  all  of  our  Earth  Day  activities.  This 
included  a  campus  clean-up  competition  (in  which  30  partici- 
pants collected  850  pounds  of  trash  around  campus  in  one  hour), 
a  flag  raising,  a  compost  demonstration,  garden  plantings  and  an 
organic  foods  dimmer. 

Even  our  buildings  are  going  green.  The  new  78,315- 
square-foot  Student  Recreation  Center  is  LEED  certified,  meaning 
it  shows  "Leadership  in  Energy  and  Environmental  Design."  Rec- 
ognized for  its  "green-ness,"  the  Rec.  Center  sets  a  new  standard 
for  buildings  at  MSU. 

Since  September,  Montclair  has  been  an  active  green  com- 
munity and  we  hope  it  continues  to  be  for  many  years  to  come. 


Hi 


Photo  courtesy  of 
Matthew  McCulloueh. 


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outside 


byKarldeVries 

No  one  said  college  was  going  to  be 
easy.  Given  the  daily  grind  of  early  classes, 
research  papers  and  studying,  every  student 
develops  his  or  her  own  method  of  keeping 
up  with  the  workload. 

In  the  Student  Center  alone,  the  C-Store 
and  cafeteria  serve  multiple  varities  of  liquid 
energy  to  caffeine-f lending  Red  Hawks. 
Coffee  remains  a  popular  staple  of  the  col- 
lege student's  life,  while  students  with  avail- 
able ''swipes"  can  often  purchase  cases  of 
drinks  such  as  Red  Bull  and  Amp. 

Students  may  also  turn  to  illicit  means, 
such  as  pills,  to  cope  with  the  demands  of 
all-night  cramming.  Aside  from  its  intended 
xise,  Adderall  is  an  example  of  a  drug  that 
can  be  used  to  sharpen  one's  focus  and  per- 
form without  sleep. 

/But  sooner  or  later,  all  stu'^  — 
to  terms  with  one  of  life's  iw" 
sleep  is  necessary  for  a  heali 
l^eing.  A  nice  cup  of  joe  may  ] 
Gomed  kickstart  in  the  morning,' 


regular  rest. 


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(Above)  Ron  Chicken 

enjoys  a  riveting  game 

on  X-Box.  Photo  by 

Michelle  Tomasze- 

wski.  (Right)  Michelle 

Tomaszewski  bowls  on 

the  Nintendo  Wii.  Photo 

by  Dominika  Kapolka 


OH 


by  Maxx  Casanova 


It's  been  a  popular  way  to  spend  that  free  time 
away  from  homework  or  even  procrastinate  from  home- 
work. Who  actually  goes  outside?  There  are  video 
games,  and  this  school  year's  been  chock  full  of  them. 

The  love  for  these  escapes  from  reality  can  range 
from  a  necessity  to  downright  loathing,  but  the  average 
student  has  to  admit  that  there's  something  about  them 
that  captures  the  imagination  and  immerses  one  in  it. 

Cheesy  dialogue  aside,  this  has  been  a  great  year 
for  the  Wii,  Nintendo's  motion-capturing  fun  machine. 
Even  if  someone  didn't  get  into  the  fighting  of  Super 
Smash  Bros.  Brawl  or  the  cosmic  fun  of  Super  Mario 
Galaxy,  it's  easy  to  get  someone  to  enjoy  playing  Wii 
Sports  to  ease  them  into  the  gaming  world. 

There  have  been  plenty  of  good  party  games  out 
there  for  those  large  gaming  groups  like  Halo  3  and  this 
year's  Madden,  but  the  biggest  one  was  Rock  Band,  the 
four-player  instrumental  behemoth  that  has  soothed  and 
plugged  up  many  ears  (be  warned:  a  good  singer  is  key). 

There's  plenty  of  gaming  to  be  done  in  the  future, 
but  don't  forget  all  of  the  sunlight  you've  missed  out  on 
this  year  at  MSU! 


Lauren  Alfant  strums 
(er...taps)  away  on  her 
guitar  on  the  popular 
video  game  Guitar 
Hero. 


il**',« 


^w^^ 


■1»   \ 


the  culture  of 


POPJIAUSIC 


Emo  kids  hate  it,  country  kids  roll  their  eyes  to  it.  Clas- 
sic rockers  can  appreciate  it  up  to  a  certain  extent,  knowing 
that  what  they  admire  once  used  to  be  it. 

And  no  matter  how  much  you  choose  to  defy  it,  pop 
culture  is  exactly  what  it  sounds  like  -  it  is  the  culture  of  the 
masses,  the  people,  the  world. 

However  much  1  may  roll  my  eyes  when  a  song  I 
thought  was  unique  to  my  taste  buds  makes  its  way  to  zlOO,  I 
take  a  mini|Pi^realize  that  I'm  not  the  only  one  who  enjoys 
ste,  and  therefore  have  to  share  it  with  everybody. 

The  world  of  pop  culture  used  to  be  highly  regarded 
in  the  past  when  artists  produced  material  that  was  rele\'ant 
to  current  events  going  on  in  the  world.  Throw  in  a  few  love 
songs  here  and  there,  and  pop  culture  was  the  epitome  of  life. 

Unfortunately,  today,  this  culture  has  become  notliing 
but  silly  love  songs,  with  very  little  depth  and  analysis  to  offer. 
The  most  variety  that  is  provided  for  listeners  are  songs  of 
Britney's  nightclub  escapades  and  torturous  celebrity  lifestyle. 
The  real  songs  lie  buried  deep  within  other  genres  of  music, 
which  today  have  to  be  sought  out  instead  of  beiiig  given  to 
listeners  on  a  silver  platter.  Emo  kids,  watch  out.  Pretty  soon, 
the  pop  culture  will  be  emo. 

Nonetheless,  the  majority  seems  to  enjoy  simple  songs 
that  require  little  to  no  thought,  other  than  how  to  pump  that 
fist  when  you  hear  them  in  the  club.  Pop  culture  in  this  way, 
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Believe  it  or  not,  MSU  is  considered  a  commuter  school.  Parking  is  scarce 
for  students  and  what  comes  into  play  is  Darwin's  theory  of  natural  selection, 
because  "only  the  strong  survive"  and  stick  it  out  to  find  parking. 

Unlike  residents,  who  get  the  pleasure  of  waking  up  later  and  running  to 
class,  a  commuter  must  plan  ahead  to  take  public  transportation,  drive  their  car 
or  whatever  transport  they  have  and  try  to  get  to  class  on  time. 

The  facilities  to  accommodate  these  students  are  the  NJ  Transit  Deck/ 
Train  Station  located  on  Clove  Road,  scattered  parking  lots  where  spaces 
are  rarely  found  and  the  Red  Hawk  Deck,  which  is  next  to  Dickson  Hall  and 
Kasser  Theater. 

When  perusing  the  MSU  lots  for  a  spot,  you  can  easily  find  people  in  the 
aisles  waiting  for  someone  to  get  out  of  class  so  that  they  can  actually  make  it 
to  class  on  time  and  not  have  to  park  in  Zimbabwe. 

In  addition  to  finding  parking,  many  may  have  to  wait  for  the  shuttle  bus 
and  hope  that  it  is  actually  running  on  time.  The  life  of  an  MSU  commuter  is 
hard,  but  somebody  has  to  do  it.  — 


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stories  involving  ghosts  and 
paranormal  activities.  Here  at 
Montclair  State,  many  resident 
students  are  able  to  recount  odd 
happenings  in  their  residence 
halls  and  apartments. 

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A  Message  From  President  Susan  A.  Cole 


To  the  Class  of  2008: 

Congratulations  on  your  many  accomplishments,  and  welcome  to  the  ranks 
of  proud  graduates  of  Montclair  State  University. 

One  hundred  years  ago,  this  institution,  then  known  as  the  New  Jersey  State 
Normal  School  at  Montclair,  began  with  187  students,  eight  faculty  members, 
and  one  building,  offering  a  two-year  program  to  train  elementary  school 
teachers.  One  could  hardly  imagine  then,  that  within  a  few  generations, 
Montclair  State  University  would  produce  thousands  of  graduates  who  have 
left  these  doors  to  pursue  careers  and  advanced  education  in  medicine,  law, 
politics,  business,  science,  arts,  and  of  course,  education. 

As  you,  our  Centennial  graduates,  move  forward  to  pursue  your  goals,  I 
encourage  you  to  set  the  highest  expectations  for  yourselves.  You  must  let 
nothing  stand  between  you  and  your  future,  for  we  will  be  expecting  to  find 
each  and  eveiy  one  of  you  in  the  years  to  come  in  all  those  places  where 
well-educated  and  dedicated  people  are  working  toward  the  progress  of 
society  and  the  well  being  of  people. 

On  behalf  of  the  University,  I  commend  you  to  the  world  with  confidence  in 
the  quality  of  the  education  you  have  received,  and  with  hope  that  you  will 
have  the  perseverance  to  follow  your  dreams,  and  courage  to  meet  every 
challenge.  I  know  your  achievements  will  astound  us  all. 

Carpe  diem  and  carpe  futura. 

Susan  A.  Cole 
President 

If  we  all  did  the  things  we  are  capable  of  doing,  we  would  literally  astound  ourselves. 

Thomas  A.  Edison 
Inventor,  Entrepreneur,  Newjerseyan 


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A  Message  From  Your  Vice  President  of 
Student  Development  and  Campus  Life 

Dear  Class  of  2008 

Congratulations  on  all  the  years  of  study  and  hard  work  that  has  resulted  in 
graduation  from  Montclair  State  University.  As  a  member  of  the  Centennial 
Class,  you  represent  the  foundation  of  the  first  100  years  of  MSU  students,  and 
the  hope  and  promise  of  those  who  will  graduate  during  the  next  100. 
Graduation  from  a  four  year  institution  is  an  accompUshment  shared  by  a 
small  percentage  of  the  United  States  population  and  we  are  very  proud  of 
your  efforts  and  accomplishments. 

"La  Campana"  is  a  record  of  an  extraordinary  period  in  your  life.  It  is  a  book 
that  will  become  more  valuable  to  you  as  the  years  go  by.  It  will  allow  you  to 
look  back  at  your  time  at  Montclair  State  University  and  relive  so  many  great 
memories  and  think  about  friends  and  faculty  Tvho  meant  so  much  to  you. 
Now,  it  is  time  for  you  to  look  towards  the  future  and  building  an 
independent  life  for  yourself. 

As  you  go,  be  sure  to  take  with  you  the  tools  and  values  you  acquired  at  the 
University  and  begin  establishing  a  great  future  for  yourself  and  family.    Be 
sure  to  aim  high.  Choose  compassion  over  complacency.  Prize  courage  over 
comfort.  Use  your  imagination,  ingenuity  and  audacity  to  explore,  discover 
and  change  a  world  undergoing  ceaseless  and  kaleidoscopic  challenges. 
Become  an  engaged  and  responsible  citizen.  Be  a  mentor  and  trusted  friend. 
Embark  on  new  adventures  and  continue  to  grow  as  an  educated,  ethical  and 
caring  person.  In  the  words  of  Ralph  Waldo  Emerson,  Do  not  go  where  the 
path  may  lead,  go  instead  ^vhere  there  is  no  path  and  leave  a  trail. 

I  am  confident  you  will  go  out  into  your  community  and  the  world  and  make 
your  mark.  You  have  my  best  wishes  for  a  happy,  healthy  and  productive 
future. 

Sincerely, 

Dr.  Karen  L.  Pennington 

Vice  President  for  Student  Development  and  Campus  Life 


A  Message  From  Your  Dean  of  Students 


Dear  Centennial  Graduates, 

Congratulations  on  your  achievement! 

V^hat  a  grand  accomplishment  --  the  attainment  of  your 
baccalaureate  degree.  I  know  that  you  have  worked  hard  and 
persevered,  possibly  through  very  difficult  circumstances,  to 
complete  your  undergraduate  education.  You  refused  to  give 
up,  continued  to  focus  on  your  goal  and  you  have  succeeded, 
^ou  have  learned  T^hat  it  takes  to  be  successful. 

[  am  confident  that  you  will  continue  to  succeed  in  your 
endeavors,  although  challenges  may  arise,  if  you  follow  the 
formula  that  you  used  at  MSU  --  work  hard,  stay  focused  and 
conunitted,  and  never  give  up! 

'iTour  future  will  be  w^hat  you  make  it! 

Sincerely, 

Rose  Mary  Ho^vell,  Ed.  D. 
Your'  Dean  of  Students 


Colophon 


The  Staff  of  the  2008  Centennial  Yearbook 
Conunittee  would  like  to  thank  the  follo^ving 
people  for  their  assistance  and  patience  in  the 
publication  of  this  book: 

2008  Centennial  Yearbook  Committee 
Members  and  Contributors: 

Arun  Bhambri,  Danielle  Fucetola,  Ron  Chicken, 
Bryan  Fucetola,  Michelle  Tomaszewski  (Student  Life 
Editor),  Amy  Brooks,  Jen  Frank,  Douglas  Mclntyre, 
Bernadette  Marciniak  (Organization  Editor),  Karl  de 
Vries,  Kristie  Cataffi,  Vanessa  Adames,  Christine 
Tischio,  Maxx  Casanova,  Reggie  Stainfil 

Dr.Cole,  Dr.Pennington,  Dean  Howell,  Fatima 
DeCarvalho,  Rick  Brown,  Frank  Schwartz,Gary 
Rideout,  Robert  Gano,  SGA  President  Ronald  F. 
Chicken,  The  Student  Government  Association 

Michael  Peters  our  university  photographer,  Ronald 

G.  Chicken  a  contributing  photographer 

Jim  Carroll  and  the  photographers  at  Lors  Studio 

The  entire  staff  at  Jostens  Publishing  for  their  non- 
stop dedication 

We  especially  would  like  to  thank  Tim  McGovern 
our  Jostens  Representative  for  all  his  endless 
patience,  dedication,  and  assistance  throughtout 
this  Tvhole  process. 

Jostens  Printing  and  Publishing  Divison,  which  is 
located  in  State  CoUege,  Pennsylvania,  printed  the 
2008  Centennial  Yearbook,  the  yearbook  of 
Montclair  State  University.  There  were  3,000  copies 
printed  of  the  2008  Centennial  Yearbook  with  256 
pages  in  each  book. 


For  you  2008  Centennial  Graduates,  college  is 

over  and  gone  are  the  days  that  you  will  never 

forget.  It  is  important  to  remember  the  good 

and  bad  memories  of  college  because  memories 

mold  you  into  the  person  you  are  today.  A  good 

memory  might  be  a  great  time  you  had  w^ith 

your  friends  or  an  influential  student,  professor 

or  faculty  member  that  made  an  impact  in  your 

life.  A  bad  memory  could  be  a  bad  experience 

with  someone  that  you  no  longer  to  talk  to  or  a 

professor  that  tends  to  go  off-topic  all  the  time 

and  gives  you  a  low  grade.  I  hope  you 

remember  all  your  memories  because  life  is  a 

journey  of  memories. 

I  would  like  to  thank  Tim  McGovern,  Michelle 

Tomasze^vski,  Arun  Bhambri,  and  Dean  Howell 

for  all  their  help,  without  them  this  yearbook 

T^ould  not  be  possible.  I  would  also  like  to 
thank  the  yearbook  staff,  Ron,  and  the  SGA.  We 

had  a  few  "bumps"  in  the  road  with  this 
yearbook  but  the  important  thing  is  that  it  was 

flnallly  completed! 

Congratulations  Centennial  Graduates,  Class  of 
2008!  May  all  your  dreams  come  true! 

Sincerely, 
Jesse  SchT^artzman 

Chair  of  the  2008  Centennial  Yearbook  Commitee 


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