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(04/22/09 12:00pm)
A man in a clown mask and costume entered Eickhoff Hall on April 7.
Campus Police received a report of criminal mischief at 2:40 p.m. The Dining Service Manager told Campus Police that the unknown man ran into the main dining area dressed as a clown and proceeded to slide across a table, causing plates and glasses to fall and break.
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An individual found attempting to steal a bike from a bike rack outside Norsworthy Hall was arrested on April 15 at 10 p.m.
Campus Police found the individual attempting to cut the lock off a bike with bolt cutters. The individual was searched upon arrest and was found in possession of a plastic bag of a leafy green substance believed by Campus Police to be marijuana. The individual faces charges of theft and possession of a controlled substance.
No evidence has yet surfaced connecting the arrested individual with previous bike thefts on campus.
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An unconscious student was found by a Community Advisor (CA) in a hallway of Travers Hall at 5:50 a.m. on April 18.
The CA informed Campus Police that he wasn't able to wake the individual. Campus Police then woke the individual, who smelled of alcohol.
Pennington Road EMS arrived at the scene and transported the individual to Capital Health Systems, Mercer Medical Campus.
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Drawings of penises in Wolfe Hall were reported to Campus Police on April 17 at 9 p.m.
A Wolfe Hall Community Advisor informed Campus Police that she noticed the drawings on the walls of the first, second, and fourth levels near the fire escape staircases.
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An individual reported to be intoxicated was transported to Capital Health Systems, Mercer Medical Campus on the night of April 19.
At 1:25 a.m. Campus Police interviewed the individual in Centennial Hall and discovered that they had earlier consumed around six or seven beers at an unknown location off campus. According to the police report, the individual had difficulty standing and smelled strongly of alcohol.
Pennington Road EMS transported the individual to the medical center for further evaluation.
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On April 17, Campus Police received report of a damaged vehicle.
The owner of the vehicle stated that she had parked her car on J street at 3 a.m. and briefly went inside Travers/Wolfe Hall. When she returned at 4 a.m., she noticed two dents approximately three to six inches in length on the driver's side panel of her car and a small dent on the driver's side rear door.
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An iPod left unattended in Holman Hall was reported stolen on April 16.
The owner of the iPod told Campus Police that he placed the device on a counter-top next to a sink in his classroom at about 11:20 a.m. The entire class then left the room in order to use the computers in the laboratory on the 3rd floor. He discovered the iPod was missing when he returned to the classroom at 11:50 a.m.
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Campus Police observed the words "Fuck you bitch!" written in a closet of a room in Wolfe Hall on April 14. An unknown individual had taped paper over it.
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An Apple Mac computer was stolen from a room in Forcina Hall between April 13 and April 14.
Campus Police on foot patrol at 4:00 a.m. observed that the computer was missing and were unable to find it elsewhere in the building.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at Brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(04/15/09 12:00pm)
Revolution stormed the Don Evans Black Box Theatre Wednesday night with the arrival of All College Theatre (ACT)'s opening production of "Smash." Seats filled quickly, and the room reverberated with laughter as patrons and students discovered that political upheaval can be funny.
The play is based on Jeffrey Hatcher's comedic adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's "An Unsocial Socialist." Set in 1910 at the English charm school for girls, Alton College, possibility for social revolution is seen in the education of what is considered the "bolder sex."
Sidney Trefusis, played by senior English and psychology major Michael Krahel, leaves his new wife, Henrietta, played by junior English major Heather Duncan, to overthrow the British Government. Seduced by the words of Marx and Engels, Sidney goes incognito as a groundskeeper by the name of Mengels Mysterioso to begin his social revolution at Alton College.
"I used to make love to women, now I indoctrinate them," Kragel said as Sidney. However, indoctrination turns into intrigue and possibility into disaster when the school's resident rebel, Agatha Wylie, played by junior Biopsychology major Caitlin Dougherty, turns into a love-struck tyrant overnight.
True to any revolution, the play introduces interpersonal chaos in the midst of the planned social revolution.
The pathetic Chichester Erkskine, played by sophomore English major Matt Daley, composes terrible, but hilarious sonnets for Gertrude Lindsay, played by junior sociology and communication studies major Maddie Patrick, who flees from his overwhelming affection. Gertrude and Jane Carpenter, played by freshman art education major Kelsey Long, are Agatha's na've lackeys. Their mischief, however, is checked by the Napoleonic head mistress of Alton, Miss Wilson, sophomore philosophy major Sarah Stryker, who rules with an iron fist from her metal wheelchair.
Though at times the actors' accelerated British accents were difficult to understand, the cast charmed with quirkiness.
Freshman cognitive science major John Cherney's outrageous accent as Sir Charles Brandon, along with his various Badminton sexual innuendos, had the audience in hysterics. The brief but witty comments of Lumpkin, played by freshman psychology major John Eldis, served as the voice of the proletariat, who humorously is a lazy bystander to the revolution dedicated to him. Senior English major Rudy Basso, aided by his ridiculous mustache and insistence that "ignorance is bliss," played the caricature of capitalism in his role as Henrietta's father.
The humorous scenes aided in developing the serious undertones of the play, creating a commentary on the ridiculous nature of both socialism and capitalism.
The play recognizes the merits and faults in both systems, ultimately leaving the audience to decide whether Sidney's ultimatum, "It's socialism or smash!" holds true for any society, fictional or not.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(04/15/09 12:00pm)
Fireworks were lit in Lot 18 on April 6 at 1:10 a.m.
An officer spotted the fireworks while on vehicle patrol. An investigation revealed what was believed to be the remains of the fireworks. No evidence of damage or the suspects was discovered.
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A Campus Police officer observed a suspicious individual loitering near a parked truck on the fourth level of Lot 6 on April 3 at 2:30 p.m.
When a second officer arrived, the individual had moved to the front passenger seat of the truck. The officers ran the name of the individual through the system and discovered there was an active warrant for the individual for contempt of court at Woodbridge Municipal Court. The individual was then arrested.
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Campus Police received a report of criminal mischief to a student's car on the first deck of Lot 9 on April 6 at 7:20 p.m.
The owner of the car informed police that between 9:30 a.m. on April 2 and 7 p.m. on April 6 an unknown person had damaged the side mirrors on both the passenger and driver's sides of the car.
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A Canon copier in the New Library was reported damaged on April 7.
Upon arrival, Campus Police were informed that between 5 p.m. on April 4 and 4 p.m. on April 7, an unknown individual had ripped off the cover of a canon copier on the second floor.
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A student's car parked on the third level of Lot 9 was reported damaged on April 6 at 1:40 a.m.
According to Campus Police, the student noticed both side mirrors on his Black Ford Conquest were damaged on April 5 at 3:30 p.m.
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A student's backpack was stolen from Packer Hall on April 7.
According to Campus Police, the victim had placed her backpack on a hook on the wall and had placed her sweatshirt over it. When she returned, her backpack was missing and her sweatshirt was on the floor.
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On April 5 at 4:40 a.m., a student reported that her car parked on the third level of Lot 9 had been damaged.
The student told Campus Police that she had parked her car near the center of the stairwell on April 4 at 9:15 p.m. She found that her left rear view mirror had been broken and the left windshield wiper had been bent when she returned to her car on April 5 at 4 a.m.
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A water fountain on the second floor of Decker Hall was partially removed from the wall, according to Campus Police.
The reported damage was received at 4:10 a.m. on April 8, but the time and the administer of the damage remains unknown.
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A student's parked vehicle in Lot 9 was reported damaged on April 2 at 6:15 p.m.
The student informed Campus Police that she had parked her car on the first level on March 31 at 3 p.m. When she returned to the vehicle on April 2, she discovered a crack across the windshield.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(04/08/09 12:00pm)
A student whose backpack was stolen after being hidden in the woods reported the theft to Campus Police on March 31 at 2:50 p.m.
The backpack and its contents were valued at $815.
He said he was walking from the Lot 6 parking garage to Wolfe Hall when he realized he had forgotten something in his car.
Because he didn't want to carry the backpack to the parking garage, he decided to hide it in a wooded area behind the dumpsters at the rear of Wolfe Hall, according to police.
He informed Campus Police that when he returned, the backpack was gone.
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A Playstation III game system was reported stolen to Campus Police at 3 p.m. on March 30.
According to the police report, the Playstation and 10 to 15 Playstation games were stolen from a room in Centennial Hall between 3:30 p.m. on March 27 and 2 p.m. on March 30.
There were no signs of someone breaking into the room. The victim informed Campus Police that he told his Community Advisor about the theft and knows the serial number of the stolen Playstation.
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After hearing glass break in the common room of his townhouse on March 28, a student contacted Campus Police at 1:10 a.m.
The student told the responding officers that when he went outside after seeing that the window had been broken, he saw various people walking around in a normal manner, deterring any suspicion that they had been involved with the broken window.
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A student reported the theft of her bicycle to Campus Police at 7 p.m. on March 30.
She said she had locked her bike near the north entrance of Eickoff Hall at a bike rack on March 26 at 3 p.m.
She said it wasn't until 2 p.m. on March 28 that she noticed the bike was gone.
She said she had wanted to check other possible locations before reporting it missing.
She also said when she returned to the bike rack the next day, she found the cable lock used to secure her bike lying on the ground near the bike rack.
According to the police report, the victim then showed the officer the cable lock, which was damaged and appeared to be cut.
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A wallet and bank checking card were reported stolen on March 27.
At 9 a.m., the victim of the theft arrived at Campus Police headquarters and said his brown, leather Timberland brand wallet was lost or stolen.
He informed Campus Police that the wallet had gone missing somewhere between Wolfe Hall and Packer Hall between March 9 and March 27.
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A bicycle was stolen from a bike rack outside the Science Complex between 9 a.m. on March 23 and 11:40 a.m. on March 27.
The owner of the bicycle informed Campus Police that he had locked his bicycle outside the Science Complex on March 23.
When he returned to the bike rack on March 27, he found only his cable lock lying on the ground near where his bike had been chained.
The stolen bicycle is a large-frame mountain bike valued at $300.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at
brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(04/01/09 12:00pm)
Campus Police chased a suspicious individual across campus from Packer Hall to Lot 6 on March 20.
The officer was dispatched to Packer Hall at 6:25 p.m. on the report of the suspect sighted in the locker room.
Upon entering the building, the officer immediately chased the individual to the rear entrance and continued toward Lot 6.
The officer then observed the suspect running toward a white four-door vehicle. According to Campus Police, the individual entered the vehicle, drove toward Lot 5 and made a right turn on Metzger Drive.
The individual was accused of criminal trespassing, resisting arrest and eluding an officer.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 8:50 a.m. on March 20, Campus Police received a theft report from Centennial Hall.
The victim said she believed someone had stolen her car keys from her bed.
When she left her room in Centennial Hall at 8:15 a.m. to go to the bathroom, she had placed her keys on her bed.
Upon returning to her room, she found her door had been locked.
When she entered the room to retrieve her keys, she found the keys had been removed.
There is no further information at this time.
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A brown Coach wristlet was stolen from Armstrong Hall on March 20.
The victim told Campus Police she noticed that the wristlet was missing when she tried to pay for her dinner at Brower Student Center at 5 p.m. after her class.
She said she returned to Armstrong Hall to search for the wristlet but couldn't find it.
She also went to her residence to check for the wristlet but was unsuccessful.
There is no further information at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(04/01/09 12:00pm)
A scattered but inspired audience received a relief from reality last Friday on the Kendall Hall main stage at Lyric Theatre's production of "Man of La Mancha."
The play, based on the novel "Don Quixote de la Mancha" by Miguel de Cervantes, takes place in the midst of the Spanish inquisition at the end of the 16th century.
The story begins with the imprisonment of Cervantes himself in a dungeon in Seville for an offense against the church.
The prisoners of the inquisition, however, demand a trial of their own, in which the playwright's only defense is performing scenes from his unfinished manuscript of the famed delusional knight.
The audience watched with excitement as prisoners turned into players of Cervantes' imagination and the elaborate set was repetitively recreated into hosts of Quixote's various misadventures.
Cervantes, portrayed by Daniel Cameron, senior voice performance major, stepped in and out of the role of the self-proclaimed "defender of the right," Don Quixote, who worries his friends and family in his refusal to acknowledge his real identity as the elderly Alonzo Quijana.
Aided by his loyal "squire" Sancho Panza, played by Michael Gasko IV, junior music education major, and the assumed affection of Dulcinea, played by Sarah Jablonski, freshman English and deaf education major, Quixote seeks escape from a time void of chivalry in a series of adventures involving ogres turned to windmills and omnipresent enchanters.
Both Cervantes and Quixote find refuge from the reality of hardships through adopting alternative identities.
"Too much sanity may be madness .And maddest of all, to see life as it is, rather than how it ought to be," Cameron said as Cervantes.
Despite the serious undertones of the play, the audience found it difficult to suppress a chuckle at the disheveled Quioxote brandishing a bent sword and challenging windmills.
Both Don Quixote and his creator are eventually confronted by reality but ultimately prefer their fantasies to the surrounding human suffering.
Cameron said as Cervantes: "God help us, we are both men of La Mancha."
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(03/25/09 12:00pm)
Campus Police were dispatched to the tennis courts on report of assault at 6:20 p.m. on March 17.
Upon arrival, the officer was informed by the victim that a fight occurred when the suspect confronted him on the tennis courts, then grabbed his neck and "head butted" him.
He told the officer that the suspect then punched him in the head and wrestled him to the ground. The officer observed that the victim's neck and forehead were swollen and he had scratches on each side of his neck and on the bridge of his nose.
The officer then asked the victim if he required medical assistance, to which he replied he did not.
At 7:20 p.m., the officer questioned the suspect in Wolfe Hall. The suspect said the incident was a "mutual physical fight," resulting from comments exchanged between the two on the tennis courts. He also informed the officer that after they had wrestled for a few seconds, surrounding individuals broke up the fight.
The officer observed that the suspect had a bump in the center of his forehead.
According to the police report, the victim reported to Campus Police headquarters at 8:45 p.m. and requested a medical evaluation. Lions' EMS members arrived at 8:50 p.m. and assumed medical care of the victim.
The victim later sought further medical attention and was transported to the hospital by his father. The victim and his father later arrived at headquarters and informed officers that the victim had been diagnosed with a fractured nose, a superficial head injury and abrasions on his face.
At this time, a Residential Education professional staff member arrived at Campus Police headquarters and spoke to the victim and his father. She said the office of Residential Education and Housing would issue a "Letter of No Contact."
Campus Police said court action is pending.
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On March 18 at 3:30 a.m., Campus Police were dispatched to Wolfe Hall on report of a fight.
Upon arrival, a community advisor (CA) informed the officer that there was a fight between two males in the ninth floor lobby.
At that time, the officer asked one of the involved individuals what had happened. The individual responded that while walking into the lobby from the elevator, he exchanged words with the another individual and was then punched a few times before being knocked to the floor. He added that the fight had lasted a few minutes before a CA arrived.
The officer then questioned the other individual, who said upon exiting the elevator, the other accused party had attacked him and had punched him numerous times in the face, causing injury.
According to the police report, while questioning the two accused parties, the officer detected the odor of alcohol on their breath.
The two individuals were charged with consumption of alcohol while under the legal age requirement. No assault charges have been filed yet.
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Campus police were dispatched to Brewster Hall at 11:25 p.m. on March 4 on report of an alleged offensive drawing in the men's bathroom.
Upon arrival, the officer was informed that students on the second floor reported that there was an inappropriate drawing in the men's bathroom.
With further investigation, the officer discovered the drawing above the toilet in the main stall. According to Campus Police report, the drawing consisted of the word "I" followed by a 6 inch heart and a 6 inch penis drawn in permanent marker.
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On March 6 at 9:15 a.m., an individual arrived at Campus Police headquarters to report a theft.
The individual informed Campus Police that she had accidentally left her wallet unattended in the upstairs women's bathroom in the Social Science Building on March 5.
She further informed the officer that she had last seen the wallet at 2 p.m. the afternoon she had placed it on the toilet paper dispenser. When she discovered it was missing, she immediately returned to the bathroom but was unable to find it.
She said she had asked numerous offices if the wallet had been found but was informed that no one had turned in the wallet.
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Campus Police were dispatched to Centennial Hall on March 15 at 3:45 p.m. on report of a theft.
Upon arrival, the officer was met by an individual who said her front bike tire and rim had been stolen. According to the police report, the bike was still locked to the bike rack at this time.
No further information is available at this time.
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On March 5 at 11:15 a.m. Campus police were dispatched to Carlton Ave. on a call of criminal mischief.
The victim of the mischief informed the officer that she had parked her car in Lot 3 on March 4 and removed the vehicle at 11 p.m. to drive to her house on Carlton Avenue. When she came out to her vehicle on March 5 at 8:30 a.m., she noticed a 10 inch long deep scratch mark on the center of the driver's door.
No further information is available at this time.
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At 9:50 a.m. on March 18, Campus Police received a report of theft.
Campus Police were informed that a batting "T" was taken from the batting cages and the stem to a batting "T" was stolen from behind the bleachers between 7 p.m. on March 17 and 8 a.m. on March 18. The stolen property is valued at $50.00.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(03/18/09 12:00pm)
Campus Police was dispatched to Travers Hall on March 3 at 3:10 a.m. on the report of harassment.
A resident told the officer that she opened her door at 3 a.m. and found a piece of paper lying on the floor. The paper was a photocopied article entitled "Random Loudness."
It was accompanied by a picture that depicted cartoon women with large mouths with a caption that read "It's called a lounge for a reason, bitch. Calm the fuck down." The victim said she found the picture and caption offensive.
Prior to discovering the paper, she and her roommate had been working on homework in their room and were being noisy.
When she opened the door to go to the bathroom, she noticed the piece of paper but didn't know the source.
She also said that around 3:00 p.m. on March 2, a red Solo cup containing what Campus Police suspected was apple juice was placed near her door.
She was unsure if the incidents were related.
ResEd Staff was on the scene when Campus Police arrived and said the incident would be documented.
There is no further information at this time.
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An activated fire alarm and a possible smoke condition in Brewster Hall were reported to Campus Police on Feb. 28 at 1:20 a.m.
When the two officers arrived on scene, they discovered there was no sign of smoke or fire but an unknown individual had discharged the contents of a two dry-chemical fire extinguisher into the second floor hallway.
The powder had activated several smoke detectors in the building, which caused the building to be evacuated.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 7:55 p.m. on Feb. 27, Campus Police was dispatched to the Student Recreation Center on report of an intoxicated female.
A witness said he had observed the individual staggering and being helped by friends to maintain her balance.
The individual said she had consumed five shots of vodka in Centennial Hall approximately one hour before.
Lions' EMS responded and treated the intoxicated individual. Pennington Road EMS then arrived and transported the individual to Capital Health Systems Mercer Campus for further evaluation.
The accused was issued a summons for underage consumption of alcohol.
There is no further information at this time.
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On March 26 at 7:00 p.m., Campus Police received a report of a theft at the New Library.
The victim said she was in the 24 hour study area at 2 a.m. when her black 80-GB Apple iPod was stolen.
She said the library was closing so she had gathered her things and left the area.
Later, she realized she had left her iPod behind one of the desks in the library.
When the library opened later that day, the iPod was gone. It had not been turned over to the library staff.
There is no further information at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(03/04/09 12:00pm)
WTSR held its first concert series of the semester on Tuesday, welcoming the Jersey City band Drive By back to the Kendall Hall TV studio for the second time this academic year.
Drive By consists of Todd Price on vocals and guitar, Dan Fitzgerald on guitar, Chris Perino on bass and Jae Hertzberg on drums. The seasoned band has shared the stage with numerous notable names including Paramore, Boys Like Girls and My Chemical Romance. Many of the band's songs reflected the influence of bands they have performed with, accomplishing an alternative sound with punk undertones.
Though the audience was small, the intimate setting allowed the band to joke with the attendees.
"Thank you all for sticking around. You're all very good looking. We're Drive By," Price said.
The band played primarily from their latest album, "A Delicate Situation," with the songs "Please, Please," "Boring," "One Thing," "Day That You Decide," "Fireman" and "Catacombs." While the band kept intervals between songs at a minimum, Price stopped intermittently to introduce the band and address the audience.
"This song is called 'Catacombs.' And we love you, in the spirit of Valentine's Day or St. Patrick's Day . you're all my buddies tonight . I don't know if I can get weirder than that," Price said, after introducing the band for the fourth time.
The audience eagerly joked along with the band and even encouraged the band to play an additional three songs, making up for the scarcity in numbers with a profusion of enthusiasm.
The concert concluded with the band's cover of the Bouncing Soul's "Lean on Sheena."
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(03/04/09 12:00pm)
Career week at the College continued last Wednesday with the "Economic Impact and The New Graduate" panel in the New Library auditorium. It discussed the career outlook for the class of 2009 and future graduating classes.
Students arrived at the discussion eager to learn how to curb the crumbling economy and find work after graduation. The panelists offered a mixture of comfort and harsh reality.
Martin Kohli, Regional Economist of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, initiated the discussion by relating current economic conditions to past instances of recession in the United States.
"There are basically two ways to look at the future. It's either like the past or it isn't," Kohli said. Throughout his presentation, Kohli identified the continuous trends of job creation and elimination, delivering good news to nursing majors who, in November and December of 2008, were able to find the most jobs after graduation.
Education majors were also reassured by Kohli, who said jobs in state and local government were increasing primarily in education. Some occupations, as Kohli pointed out, are not faring well in the recession.
"The jobs that have really suffered are in construction and management and these are the jobs that do not typically require education," Kohli said.
Ed Koc, Director in Strategic and Foundation Research at the National Association of Colleges and employers followed Kohli's presentation with a slightly darker outlook on a college graduate's prospects.
"For this year's class, the employer has control. They have the job and you compete for the position. Your prospects are considerably lower than that of the last five classes," Koc said.
Koc's projections for the classes of 2009 and 2010 were bleak, saying that the predicted national unemployment rate for individuals with a bachelor's degree will reach 3.7 percent in 2009. However, he sees a possibility for growth.
According to Koc, President Barack Obama's stimulus plan will cause a growth in government jobs, which may provide students with unexpected opportunity.
"I see a real possibility that Washington will be where the action is, as opposed to Wall Street," Koc said in an attempt to counter his pessimistic outlook and ease the audience's anxiety.
The mood was lightened with the introduction of Dennis Jordan, Global Analyst and Recruiter at Bloomberg L.P. Jordan strayed from statistics and encouraged members of the audience to make themselves "marketable" and "set yourself apart" through internships, GPA, activities and leadership.
In his animated speech, Jordan acknowledged the status of the economy but urged students to remain active in pursuing their ambitions.
"Use your career center. Your career center is outstanding. They can prep you for the interview. Use them. The resume gets you in the door. The interview gets you the job," he said.
The event concluded with a brief question-and-answer session. The three speakers warned the audience of the dangers of Facebook as an "excluder" in the interview process, often causing candidates to be eliminated due to the content of their profile page.
Jordan ended on a positive note.
"Be flexible. As the giants fall, Merrill Lynch, WaMu . be excited. There is going to be another great company," he said.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(03/04/09 12:00pm)
On Feb. 21 at 3:10 p.m., Campus Police were informed of an incident of theft.
The victim informed the officer at Campus Police headquarters that someone had stolen a lighting control board and a light from a room in Forcina Hall sometime between 11 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 11 a.m. on Feb. 18.
The individual had noticed that the items were missing later in the day. According to Campus Police, there was no evidence that anyone had forced their way into the room.
No further information is available at this time.
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While on patrol the night of Feb. 21, around 1:15 a.m., Campus Police observed an underage individual staggering and having difficulty maintaining balance while attempting to return to Wolfe Hall.
The officer asked the individual if she had any medical conditions.
The female said that she had just returned from an off-campus party where she consumed Redbull and vodka.
The intoxicated individual was then examined and treated by Lions EMS. The female required no further medical attention.
No further information is available at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(02/25/09 12:00pm)
Campus Police was dispatched to Wolfe Hall on Feb. 16 at 2:50 a.m. on the report of two students being attacked in the men's bathroom.
The victims told the officers they had been attacked at approximately 2:40 a.m.
One of the victims said he had been pushed against the wall by one of the accused individuals, who allegedly also punched the second victim in the chin.
After the investigation was complete, the victims filed complaints against the two accused individuals.
There is no further information at this time.
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Campus Police was dispatched to the Travers Hall Office on Feb. 13 at 8:40 p.m. on report of drug paraphernalia found in a student's room.
Upon arrival, two Community Advisors (CAs) informed the officer they had discovered a two-and-a-half inch yellow glass pipe, commonly used for smoking marijuana, in the student's room.
The accused student was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use.
There is no further information at this time.
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Campus Police was dispatched to Decker Hall on Feb. 16 at 10:20 p.m. on the report of suspected drug use.
The Decker Hall ARD informed the responding officer that she had smelled what she believed to be marijuana burning from a student's room.
When the officer entered the suspected room, he found a bag of "leafy vegetation" on the desk, along with what appeared to be residue from smoking the substance.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 5:00 a.m. on Feb. 14, Campus Police was dispatched to the second level of Lot 9 on report of an intoxicated student.
Upon arrival, the security officer informed the Campus Police officer that he had observed the intoxicated female bent over vomiting.
Lion's EMS was on the scene and treated the individual.
The female admitted she had been drinking alcoholic beverages at an off-campus party but claimed she had consumed only one drink.
She was unable to stand without support and was placed in a seated position. An ambulance was then requested, and EMS arrived on the scene.
The intoxicated female was transported to Mercer Medical Center for further treatment.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 2:35 a.m. on Feb. 15, Campus Police was dispatched to Wolfe Hall on the report of two intoxicated students.
Upon arrival, a desk attendant told the officer the two males had urinated in the stairway.
When questioned, the two individuals admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages all night at a fraternity party.
Both accused individuals were issued citations for underage consumption of alcoholic beverages.
There is no further information at this time.
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On Feb. 13 at 2 a.m., Campus Police was dispatched to Decker Hall on report of an intoxicated student.
Upon arrival, the officer arrived was directed to the female's room by the Decker Hall CAs.
The CAs told the officer that the accused was staggering down the hallway to her room, where she instantly fell asleep on her bed.
According to Campus Police, the room smelled strongly of alcohol.
The intoxicated individual said she had been drinking at an off-campus location but was unable to remember the amount of alcohol she had consumed.
She was transported for further treatment.
There is no further information at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(02/25/09 12:00pm)
WTSR hosted its annual Battle of the Bands Friday in the Travers and Wolfe lounge, awarding the band Honah Lee the first-place prize of free recording time at R&M Music Studios in Langhorne, Pa.
The event introduced a myriad of musical genres, kick-starting the night with the sounds of Seven Second Delay. Judging by the size and response of the rapidly growing audience, the Staten Island band held true to their history of performing well at the Battle of the Bands.
The Spooning followed next, delivering a series of individualized covers. Cat Cosentino, junior communication studies major, on guitar, shakers and vocals, made jokes between songs and attempted to liven up the audience.
"It's actually a requirement to stand," Cosentino said to a primarily seated and placid audience.
This calm demeanor changed swiftly with the arrival of The Scandals. The punk band from Bayonne got the audience to its feet, clapping and shouting along with a few more dedicated fans moshing in front of the stage.
While the aggressive enthusiasm occasionally had WTSR asking the audience to tone it down, the excitement surrounding the performance remained safe and seemed to animate the audience for the remainder of the night.
The victors of the night shifted styles next, characterizing themselves as primarily a rock 'n' roll band. Honah Lee consists of Justin Pellechia on guitar and vocals, Anthony Catanese on drums, Tim Hoh, junior, on vocals and guitar, and Jim Graziano on bass and vocals. The Trenton band won over the panel of WTSR judges and were awarded free recording time at R&M Music Studios. Honah Lee will be releasing a three-song EP this month.
New Brilliant closed the night with pop-rock songs from their full-length album, "Cue the Sun," which audience members were encouraged to buy or "Get it for free if you impress us," vocalist Carsten Dietz said to the slowly dwindling audience. New Brilliant was named runner-up of the night, receiving low-rotation on WTSR.
Between band performances, audience members were invited to participate in a variety of activities, including root-beer pong, Twister and a Guitar Hero tournament. Though enthusiasm for the activities fluctuated, audience members were gradually drawn into the competitive atmosphere of the night. The audience was also granted chances to win various prizes in a free raffle.
Bands are selected for this event each year by WTSR. This year marked the second time Battle of the Bands was held in T/W lounge rather than the Rathskeller. WTSR Station Manager Darren Farinas said the new location allowed the station to use its own system without dealing with the restrictions of the Rat.
"The lounge gives a lot more freedom. We're able to have all these side activities. It basically gives us free reign for six hours," Farinas said.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(02/18/09 12:00pm)
Campus Police received a call from a security officer requesting assistance on report of suspicious individuals in the construction area of the Art and Interactive Multimedia Building at 2:10 a.m. on Feb. 11.
The security officer informed the responding officer that he had seen the silhouettes of two males on the top area of the construction site. The responding officer proceeded to survey the northwest corner of the construction area. At that time, the officer observed three males on the top area of the building.
According to the police report, the officer ordered them to stop, but the individuals fled the site.
Two students were arrested, and a third was apprehended near the football field after being spotted by the security officer.
All three individuals were placed under arrest and transported to Campus Police headquarters.
Shortly after their arrival, a fourth individual who had been at the construction site arrived voluntarily at headquarters. They told the officer that their behavior was meant as a joke and no harm to the construction site was intended.
The four individuals were issued summonses for trespassing.
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At 9 p.m. on Feb. 7, a Campus Police officer observed a white sedan double parked in the first level of the Lot 8 parking garage.
When the officer approached the vehicle, he observed a female seated in the front passenger seat. As the officer began issuing a parking summons for improper parking, the driver approached him.
At that time, the driver entered her car and locked the doors. When asked to present her license, the driver refused and additionally refused to receive the ticket.
When the officer informed the driver that she would be placed under arrest, she refused to exit her vehicle.
Once the driver agreed, she was placed under arrest for obstructing administration of law or government functions, resisting arrest, failing to produce a driver's license and for leaving her vehicle unattended, with the exception of a minor, while the engine was running.
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On Feb. 8 at 7:05 p.m., a Campus Police officer was dispatched to the Simón Bolíver Center in the Brower Student Center regarding a possible case of criminal mischief.
Upon arrival, members of the College's Unión Latina informed the officer that someone had broken into the Simón Bolíver Center office. One student told the officer at 10:30 a.m. that morning, he noticed that the door to the office was open. The door hinge was broken as if someone had pulled on it repeatedly, he said.
The individual informed the officer that the door had been previously broken, but this damage exceeded its previous condition. He told the officer that no property appeared to be moved or stolen. The damage is suspected to have occurred between 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8.
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On Feb. 2 at 9:10 a.m., a Campus Police officer was detailed to headquarters on a report of harassment.
The victim informed the officer she had been receiving harassing calls and text messages from her former boyfriend since Nov. 1, 2007.
The victim said although their relationship ended more than a year ago and despite her instructions to stop calling, the messages and calls persisted.
No official complaint against the caller has been made yet.
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On Feb. 11 at 2 a.m., an officer observed two individuals on "D" Street walking toward Norsworthy Hall.
The officer noticed one of the individuals seemed to be struggling with his balance and had to be supported while walking and climbing the stairs to enter the building.
The officer followed the two individuals to Norsworthy Hall and asked if everything was OK. The officer then escorted the individual to the lounge area.
The student who appeared to be intoxicated apologized to the officer for causing problems and admitted to consuming several shots of vodka, a few beers and a few mixed drinks.
The individual was issued a summons for underage consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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The theft charges continue on campus at the Student Recreation Center with report of a missing wallet.
On Feb. 8, Campus Police arrived at the recreation center on report of theft. Upon arrival, two officers met with an individual who said his black leather wallet was stolen.
At 4:30 p.m., while he was playing basketball, the victim had placed his wallet, keys and cell phone on a bench adjacent to the basketball court located on the first floor.
At approximately 5:45 p.m., he noticed the wallet was missing. The wallet and its contents are valued at $102.
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Campus Police dispatched an officer to the 10th floor of Travers Hall on Feb. 7 on report of suspected marijuana use.
At 1:47 p.m., Campus Police received a call complaining of a burning smell emanating from a room in Travers Hall.
Upon arrival, a witness informed the officer that he had knocked on the door of the suspected room prior to the officer's arrival. The door was opened, at which time the witness said he was overwhelmed by the smell of what he assumed was marijuana.
The officer then entered the room and found what he suspected to be marijuana, as well as a pack of "Zig-Zag" cigarette papers and one pack of "Juicy Jay's" grape cigarette papers.
In a desk drawer, the officer also discovered a glass jar containing additional marijuana.
The individual was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at
brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(02/11/09 12:00pm)
A Campus Police officer was detailed to headquarters at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 on report of a damaged 2004 Blue Kia.
Upon arrival, the officer was informed that the car had been damaged on the first deck of Lot 6 sometime between Jan. 29 at 8:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 9:15 a.m.
The owner told the officer that the car had a large dent in the shape of a footprint, as well as two smaller dents near the door handle of the driver's door.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 2:00 a.m. on Feb. 3, Campus Police was dispatched to Lot 5 on report of criminal mischief. The officer observed damage to the rear window of an Accord parked on the first level of Lot 6. The rear window was shattered and a one-gallon paint can was spotted in the back seat.
Campus Police suspected the damage was caused sometime between 8:50 a.m. on Feb. 2 and 2 a.m. on Feb. 3.
There is no further information at this time.
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On Jan. 30 at 11:50 a.m. Campus Police was dispatched to Townhouses West on report of a damaged 2001 two-door Honda.
The owner informed the officer that an unknown individual had scratched the hood of his car, causing approximately $500 in damage.
There is no further information at this time.
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Campus Police was dispatched to Centennial Hall on Jan. 30 at 4:25 p.m. on the report of possible marijuana use.
At 4:25 p.m., headquarters received a call from a Community Advisor who had walked by the entrance to a Centennial Hall room and smelled what he believed to be burnt marijuana.
The two accused students admitted to being under the influence of marijuana.
One of the accused further admitted to possessing two glass pipes, which, when examined by police, were found to contain burnt residue believed to be marijuana.
The two students were charged with being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
There is no further information at this time.
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Two officers were dispatched to Travers Hall on Jan. 31 at 1:15 a.m. on the report of an intoxicated student.
Upon arrival, the officers observed the student sitting on a chair in Travers/Wolfe lounge. While the individual was seemingly alert, the officers observed his bloodshot eyes and detected the smell of alcohol on his breath. The individual informed police that he had a few beers and shots earlier.
Additionally, the student was found in possession of a purple plastic cigar holder and a round tin container, which contained two clear zip-lock bags of a leafy substance presumed to be marijuana.
He was charged with possession and use of a controlled substance and underage consumption of alcoholic beverages.
There is no further information at this time.
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Campus Police observed a parked Dodge 2004 with two intoxicated passengers inside Feb. 4 at 3 a.m. in front of Norsworthy Hall.
The officer observed that the left rear door was open and the passenger was leaning outside the vehicle. As the officer approached, he observed the female lean over a male passenger. The driver exited the driver's seat and closed the rear passenger door, stating that "everything was OK" to the officer.
When the officer inquired about the condition of his passengers, the driver said the female had "too much to drink." The rear of the vehicle smelled strongly of alcohol and vomit.
The passengers were charged with underage consumption of alcohol.
There is no further information at this time.
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At 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, Campus Police was dispatched to the first floor of Norsworthy Hall to investigate a report of a broken window.
Campus Police discovered that a windowpane in the door of the main lounge had been broken. The officers believe the crime occurred between 2 a.m. and 8:25 a.m. Saturday.
There is no further information at this time.
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A student's tan Coach purse, College ID and debit card went missing from Townhouses West on Jan. 29.
There is no further information at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(02/11/09 12:00pm)
The Business Building student lounge resonated with the sounds of Persia on Feb. 4. "An Evening of Persian Poetry and Music" was sponsored by the Title VI grant from U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) as part of the "Iran and Beyond" program at the College.
Students and faculty were granted rare exposure to the culture through a series of songs and poems, coinciding with the College's effort to expand appreciation for Middle Eastern and Central Eurasian studies.
Musician Kamran Hatami soothed the audience with the tranquil hum of traditional Persian instruments. Among the instruments was the kamancheh, a Persian bowed-string instrument, and the sehtar, the Iranian lute.
Hatami discussed the cultural significance of each instrument and described the different shapes and styles of the kamancheh appearing throughout the world. Of the version he played Wednesday Hatami said, "Anywhere in present day Iran, you will see this instrument."
Amir Hajian and Sanaz Rezaei of Princeton University accompanied Hatami with readings of Persian poetry. While many of the poems were delivered along with English translations, the audience was encouraged to listen primarily to the sounds of the original language.
"It is impossible to translate poetry," Hajian said. "In Persian poetry, the music of the words is the most important part."
The pattern of Persian sounds adopted a song-like quality, providing a rhythm reminiscent of both traditional and modern music.
The reverent silence of the audience was testimony to the profound impact of the performance.
"I thought it was a nice way for the College to branch out," Maggie Pakutka, freshman international studies major, said.
Thanks to the Title VI grant, more cultural opportunities are in store.
(02/04/09 12:00pm)
A student arrived at Campus Police headquarters at 9:33 p.m. on Jan. 24 to report harassment.
An officer spoke to the victim who said she had been receiving harassing phone calls from an unlisted private number. The calls had lasted from 8:16 p.m. to 9:28 p.m. that day.
The victim told Campus Police the caller remained silent during each call. The person had called approximately 45 times.
No further information is available at this time.
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A student called Campus Police from a room in New Residence Hall at 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 to report that his roommate had several people in his room and the group was drinking alcohol and making excessive noise.
An officer arrived at the room and told the occupants he was called to the room to investigate a noise complaint. After giving the officer permission to enter the room, the individuals said a radio was the source of the noise.
The officer collected IDs and asked everyone to step out of the room, with the exception of the resident. Upon their exit, the officer observed six or seven shot glasses on the desk in plain view, as well as a bottle of rum.
The seven individuals were charged with possession and underage consumption of alcohol, and each was issued a summons. The bottle of rum was taken back to Campus Police headquarters, photographed and destroyed.
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At 1:25 a.m. on Jan. 25, Campus Police were dispatched to Wolfe Hall on a report of an intoxicated person.
Upon arrival, the officer observed an intoxicated female standing in the hall adjacent to her room. According to the police report, the girl's eyes were watery and swollen, and her speech was slow and erratic.
The accused female was issued a summons for underage consumption and possession of an alcoholic beverage in public.
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Campus Police were dispatched to Wolfe Hall at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25 on a report of theft.
The responding officer was met by a person who said someone had removed his laptop from his room.
The victim told the officer he had left his door unlocked so his roommate could enter later that morning. When he woke up, he discovered the computer was missing. He asked his roommate if he knew the location of his computer. His roommate replied he did not.
No further information is available at this time.
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On Jan. 25, Campus Police arrived at Wolfe Hall at 3 a.m. on report of consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Upon arrival, the officer observed a male standing in the hallway. With further investigation, the individual was discovered to be intoxicated.
The male informed the officer that he had been drinking for the past two hours and had consumed five cups of beer during that time.
The individual was charged and issued a summons for underage consumption of an alcoholic beverage in public.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at
brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(01/28/09 12:00pm)
On Jan. 21 at 3 a.m., a Campus Police officer on vehicle patrol observed a male student standing at the intersection of C Street and Metzger Drive talking to a stopped driver.
The driver informed the officer that the supposed intoxicated pedestrian had requested a ride to Cromwell Hall.
The driver told the officer the student's speech was slurred, he was unbalanced, and he smelled strongly of alcohol.
Professional Staff arrived on the scene shortly after.
After being evaluated, the student admitted to consuming five to six beers at an off-campus party. Upon returning to campus, the student became confused of his location because he was new to the College, he told Campus Police.
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On Jan. 21 at 3 a.m., Campus Police was dispatched to New Residence Hall on report of the consumption of alcohol by a minor.
When the officer arrived, Lions' EMS was on the scene. According to Lions' EMS, a friend of the minor had flagged down the ambulance and requested assistance for his friend.
At the time, the partially conscious minor was lying on the floor of the bathroom.
Pennington Road EMS, professional staff and an unidentified bystander also arrived to offer assistance. The intoxicated minor was transported by Pennington Road EMS to Capital Health Systems Mercer Medical Center for further medical aid.
There is no further information at this time.
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On Jan. 21 at 5:45 p.m., Campus Police was dispatched to Eickhoff Hall Dining Area on report of a stolen cell phone.
Upon arrival, the officer was informed that the property stolen was a black touch screen AT&T "Tilt" cell phone valued at $300.
The owner informed the officer that the phone was stolen when she went to get salad dressing.
She placed the cell phone down when picking up a salad bowl.
Upon realizing she forgot the phone, she returned to the salad counter only to find the phone missing.
There are currently no suspects regarding the crime.
There is no further information at this time.
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(01/28/09 12:00pm)
The inauguration of the nation's first African-American president echoed the promise of progress espoused by one of the most influential figures of social equality, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 80th anniversary of King's birthday on Jan. 15 served as a fitting prelude for the realization of King's dream in the nation's highest office.
Last week, celebrations at the College commemorated the social triumph of the present while reflecting on the struggles against prejudices in the past.
Students and faculty gathered at the Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall on Jan. 21 for "King's Dream: A Live Concert Multimedia Presentation Dedicated to an American Legend." The performance was part of the College's annual program, "Martin Luther King Jr.: Change and Justice."
The presentation was performed by Philadelphia-based ensemble Key Arts Productions. The show included film footage, songs and narratives highlighting the social unrest of the '60s and the profound impact of King's method of civil disobedience.
Joe Patterson, owner of Key Arts Productions, narrated the series of films. The films consisted of clips from the civil rights movement as well as videos of other influential figures from the era, including Rosa Parks, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X and Lyndon B. Johnson.
The video centered on the pervasive impact of King's influence despite the social climate of the times. The members of the production company performed intermittently between the narration, opening with the songs "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" and "Amazing Grace." Patterson accompanied on the piano.
Other featured songs included "What's Going On," "Everything Must Change," "We Shall Overcome" and "Blowing in the Wind."
The powerful yet smooth sound of the performers inspired the audience to clap and sing along to the familiar songs, expressing the hope of overcoming injustice.
Though the audience was sparse, the enthusiasm of those attending was abundant. The audience's silence demonstrated the fascination and respect inspired by the performance.
Though the content of the presentation was familiar, Patterson encouraged the audience to examine the civil rights movement from a different perspective.
"What would you have done for the social movement? Would you spend a night in a cold jail cell for your rights? Would you risk your life?" Patterson asked.
The presentation concluded with a video of King's "I Have a Dream" speech and the tragic account of his murder.
Patterson completed his narration with an invitation.
"We invite you to do what you can today to make Dr. King's dream a reality."
With a new president and a promise of change, the prospect of accomplishing this dream of equality overwhelmingly seems to be "Yes We Can."
Katie Brenzel can be reached at brenzel2@tcnj.edu.
(11/12/08 12:00pm)
Theater enthusiasts flocked to the Don Evans Black Box Theatre on Nov. 6 for the opening night of the double-billed presentation of Seymour Barab's "A Game of Chance" and "La Pizza con Funghi."
Thursday night's performance was the first of four, held from Nov. 6 through Nov. 9.
The theater resonated with the boisterous laughter of a full audience, which enthusiastically responded to the humor of the two comic operas.
The night began with Barab's "A Game of Chance." The opera depicts three young women who are discontent with their current conditions. Each is visited by the Representative, the messenger of fate, who grants the women their respective desires. Though the messenger enables the realization of their dreams, the women remain dissatisfied, wishing they had asked for more.
Opening night featured seasoned performers on stage. The roles of the three women were performed by Cassandra Boff, junior music education major, Elizabeth Ehret, sophomore music education major and Mary Starkey, junior music education major.
Nicholas Dogas, sophomore music education, assumed the role of the Representative.
The audience was in awe of the profound musical talent of the four individuals. Though this play didn't rouse the explosive laughter the next would, the audience seemed to appreciate the subtle irony of the plot, accompanied by the masterful voices of those performing.
"They all have so much talent. It was an incredible performance," Kelsey Long, freshman art education major, said.
"La Pizza con Funghi" followed. The opera employs a serious tone in the beginning, depicting the anxious relationship of Madame Voluptua and her husband Count Formaggio.
However, the satirical nature of the piece materializes as the outrageous interactions between Voluptua and her secret lover, Scorpio, unfold. Despite the tragic components of the play, including a failed love affair, betrayal, murder and a poisoned mushroom pizza, the opera capitalizes on parodying the quintessential 19th century Italian opera.
"They did a great job mocking the Italian-opera style. It was hysterical," Margaret Lawrence, freshman English/ philosophy major, said.
Jacqueline Leiva, senior music education major, played the character of Voluptua. The impressive, yet dramatic, performance of the exaggerated soprano kept the audience in hysterics. The role of her clumsy lover, Scorpio, was assumed by College alumnus Kevin Peters.
Daniel Cameron portrayed the disgruntled, homicidal husband, Count Formaggio. They shared the stage with Nora Sirbaugh, professor of music, who assumed the role of Phobia.
Their expert performances, coupled with the innate humor of the opera, left the audience in an uproar during the entire performance.
Even musical director Lynda Saponara, who accompanied on piano, couldn't help chuckling during the ridiculous ending.
Lyric Theatre provides various performances throughout the year, so be sure to look for upcoming events. It's an experience you won't want to miss.