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November 2011
The Free Student Newspaper of Chestnut Hill College
From the Front Lines of Occupy Philadelphia Zander tippett ’14
As the sun begins to set in Center City Philadelphia, the shadow of City Hall stretches over the mass of activists who, for days, have occupied its base. The Occupy Philly protesters, a branch of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street protest, now number in the hundreds, and have begun to take on the appearance of refugees. The hodgepodge group of mostly 20-somethings, clad in knit wool caps, keffiyehs, Bob Marley t-shirts, and Guy Fawkes masks, grows daily, becoming increasingly inconvenient to the non-occupiers who frequent the area. Rarely are protests convenient for their audiences or comfortable for their supporters. CHC senior Laura Asti said, “I agree with what the people are standing for [but] there’s not much you can do peacefully.” She feels the protests have been “pretty quiet,” but that “people are starting to get annoyed.” “It does stink. Literally,” remarked one city employee, who feels that the encampment is riddled with “all kinds of health issues.” James McGonigal, an “interested observer” who has attended the protests daily said, “[H]ygiene was initially a concern, but efforts are being made to improve it,” He noted that the protesters have begun to pick up after the homeless, and are making efforts to “get with the green movement.” Report-
edly, there is little or no heavy drug use and, for the most part, the occupiers “behave themselves well.” McGonigal, like many, feels that the movement is suffering from its lack of organization.
As an institution of higher education, Chestnut Hill College’s mission is “to provide students with a holistic education in an inclusive Catholic community marked by academic excellence, shared responsibility, personal and professional growth, service to one another and to the global community, and con-
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to include thousands. The country has been forced to take notice, motivated in part by incidents of police brutality and attempts to discredit the validity of the cause. Opinions swing widely and misconceptions,
image: Michael Albany, michaelalbany.com/occupy
November 2, protesters swarm City Hall on Market Street, brandishing home-made signs to further their cause and drive home their point. Veronika Wilson, a CHC sophomore agreed. “I find the efforts of Occupy Wall Street to be theoretically just; however, it seems unorganized and poorly planned,” Wilson said. “Due to the overall chaos, their messages are being diluted.” One City Hall employee echoed this concern. “It is certainly something admirable, but it would be nice if they knew what they were doing,” he said. “They need to advocate for something specific. What they’re basically doing is campaigning against greed.
Griffins Go Green? Jarreau Freeman ’11
They need to have something actionable, something you can implement. Robin Hood at least distributed the wealth. At least he had some plan there.” Yet, while campaigning against a vice seems futile and
cern for the earth.” However, many students believe the College is not living up to its charge of showing concern for the environment, especially when it comes to recycling efforts on campus. One way the College administration has expressed their concern for the earth has been through the slogan, “Griffins Go Green.” This “CHC Recycles” Continued on page 3
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largely symbolic, it may not be without purpose. As was the case with the social media-fueled leaderless movements of the Middle East, this movement is relying on common sentiment rather than a streamlined list of goals and conditions to combat the status quo. This approach greatly appeals to the country’s increasingly individualized youth, as well as the city’s Quaker community. What began as a demonstration composed of less than a dozen college students grows
furthered by the movement’s lack of direction, hinder potential growth. “In the current economic times the anger at big business is understandable,” said Aizaz Gill’14. “However, the Occupy Wall Street movement is entirely too idealistic in its demands.” Yet, as of October 25, a national poll shows the movement claiming a 43 percent approval rating amongst Americans, with only 27 percent in opposition of the protest. These numbers, contributed by the steadily
increasing support of labor unions and celebrities, have effectively silenced those who wish to discredit the movement as a fringe group, and those who claim that endorsing it would cost a candidate the 2012 election. The movement’s permit extends to the beginning of construction on the new Dilworth Plaza in early December, at which point the demonstrators will be asked to relocate. Initially, the group seemed likely to comply, but recently, rumors have begun to circulate that they may refuse. If this is the case, the city may be forced to take action. This, in addition to declining weather conditions, will test the resolve of the protesters and the longevity of the movement. Are they the beginning of a revolution or merely a fashionable flash-in-the-pan? Max Paschall, a recent college graduate who has been attending the protests, feels “they are both a symptom and a cause of increasing political awakening/radicalization among Americans.” If this is the case, perhaps the movement has already justified its existence. Corporate greed may not have been eradicated, but the America that sat idly by is beginning to stand up.
Dining Questions Answered Westly Mandoske ’13 In response to the opinion piece printed in the October issue “Students Deprived of Meal Money,” The Griffin sat down with Pat Flanagan, director for Dining Services with Chartwells USA to hear his response and address some of the questions raised therein. Below is the contents of that conversation, transcribed from a verbal interview.
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Q: Were there any changes made since last year, and what can you say about those? A: I’ll begin by letting you know that currently we have a meal equivalency set up in the Griffin’s Den for Monday through Friday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meal equivalency for Breakfast is, once we close the Dining Hall at 9:30 a.m., the meal equivalency begins downstairs in the Griffin’s Den [and continues]
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until a quarter till eleven. That means that any student on the 19-meal plan can swipe a meal downstairs. That’s Monday through Friday. Lunch, we have a meal equivalency downstairs beginning from the time we shut down the cafeteria at 1:30 p.m., the meal equivalency begins at 1:30 and it goes to 4:30, in the afternoon. So any student who’s “Dining Questions Answered” Continued on page 2
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Olivia Marcinka ’13 Editor -in-Chief Mary Marzano ’12 Managing Editor Westly Mandoske ’13 Business Manager Zac Grubb ’12 News Editor Jen Jones ’12 Style Editor Bleu Lane ’12 Style Editor Jill McFarland ’15 Opinions Editor
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New SGA Member Profiles karlaane klouda ’14
Alison decided to run for President because she wanted to get involved in school activities. Both Alison and Marisa, the First-Year Vice President, had many fundraising ideas that will help build their class treasury. Alison has two main responsibilities: fundraising and decorating the Café during Christmas time. Currently, she is working on a weekly fundraiser of providing chocolate fondue snacks in the Griffin’s Den every Friday from 7-8 p.m. with the possibility of showing a movie. Alison’s biggest goal is to make this first year the best it can be for the Class of 2015.
Dave is very happy to step up and take the role of Senior Vice President this year. He is looking forward to helping President Katherine Tohanczyn with activities like Christmas decorating and Milkshake Monday.
Marisa’s approachable personality and drive to make a difference led her to run for this position. She assists, with President Alison Mann, in holding a fundraiser for their class every week, sets up class meetings, and is planning Christmas decorating. Marisa also plans to listen to all of her peers’ problems and works to to get them resolved as quickly as possible.
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one come to me and explained what we do and how we do it. Also, we’re going to do a better job of communicating by email blast when we do our special meals. Q: Basically, the cafeteria is going to try and be in contact more with students, staff and faculty? A: Correct. Absolutely. And once again, making sure that they know and understand that they can always ask me a question and they’re not going be interfering in anything when they do that.
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on the 19-meal plan and misses lunch up here [in the cafeteria] can go downstairs and swipe a meal downstairs, following the equivalency policies. So we got a large window there. It’s the largest window for meal equivalency time-wise, because that’s when we get the most participation when students have a difficult time getting in here [ the cafeteria] due to of class schedules. So, at 4:30 that then shuts down because we’re open up here in the cafeteria. The dinner time hours begin at 8:30 and run until 10 p.m.. The last two hours is when you can utilize flex dollars if you miss a meal. Or even if you do eat and you want to go back down for a slice of pizza or burger at 11 o’ clock at night, you can still use your flex dollars, not your meal equivalency. I think the confusion was last year, we ran meal equivalency all the way till midnight. That was a mistake. The reason why it was a mistake was that it didn’t give any of you the opportunity to use your flex dollars. Q: I have only one question about meal equivalency. When you don’t want to go to the cafeteria but it’s noon, so the cafeteria is still open, can you choose to go to the Griffin’s Den and use your meal equivalency instead? A: We try to avoid that specifically because we produce for the students who are on the 19meal plan upstairs in the cafeteria. However, you know me. We can do it if it’s an emergency, if your in a rush. I did it for two students today. I called downstairs and gave the okay to do it. There is that leeway that we can give you. Q: So it’s preferred that students go to the Cafeteria, before they go to the Griffin’s Den? A: Correct. Q: Can you throw any light on why perhaps those changes occurred? A: When you say ‘the changes’, we only changed one thing. I did move the 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. I did do that, immediately. The change from 10 p.m. to midnight versus last year was so you had an opportunity to utilize the flex dollars. That’s the reason why we did it. And it still gives you a pretty good window to use an equivalency for dinner. Because it’s from 8:30 to 10. That’s an hour and a half. Two of your meal equivalencies; breakfast is an hour and 15 minutes that you can use your card downstairs for equivalency. Lunch is from 1:30 to 4:30, so that’s 3 hours. And then nightime, it’s an hour and a half. Dinner. Q: The dinner time in the
cafeteria is from 4:30 to 8 p.m.? A: Actually we stay open until 8:30. Q: What does Dining Services do for students who can’t come due to internships, student teaching or perhaps even sports? I know that the dinner hours were originally extended because of sports. But coaches have this policy of keeping them out as late as possible. A: Well, the majority of; I have been in constant contact with the coaches, in addition to Lynn Tubman and Denise Wisniewski. As we stand right now, I’m not aware of any conflicts because we do stay open till 8:30 p.m., plus they can still use their meal equivalency downstairs, should they choose to do so. That’s for athletes who are either practicing late, or on the road. We’ve actually stayed open a couple times a little later when we get a phone call that the bus is running late or whatever. This fall semester, I haven’t experienced any issues. For those, we actually let volleyball in at around 4:15 p.m.. They can take to-go platters that are on the meal plan so they don’t have rush and we don’t have to make bag lunches for them. So they eat right on the bus and they eat what you would normally eat at dinnertime. As far as whoever has an internship or student teaching, we do bag lunches. Bag lunches can be picked up at either nighttime for the day prior to them going to their internship, assuming they’re on the 19-meal plan. Or, they can also come in that morning. I have Eric Drinks- he’s a perfect example. I think that we have two or three other ones that we take care of that are interns. And they come and see me or KG [Kyle McGlaughan]. Q: So for the bag lunch do you have to send a notification? A: Yeah, we just look for 24 hours [notice]. Q: And who would you direct that [notification] too? A: That should include myself [Pat Flanagan] or Kyle McGlaughan. And they have to be on the 19-meal plan. Or they can be on the debit plan and just use their points against what it costs for the bag. Q: Is there anything that I haven’t addressed that you would like to say? A: I always have an open door policy. If there’s any student, faculty or staff that has any issues or concerns on anything that has to do with dining services, come and see me. My door’s always open. I will always make time, as I am right now. What I like to try and do is to put down anything that would be something that I could have very easily handled, had some-
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Meghan thought it would be a great opportunity to be a part of the Student Government Association and it very happy to help her class in anyway. Right now, Meghan is avidly brainstorming ideas with Brad Amerman, sophomore class President, and addressing concerns and developing their ideas.
NEWS Intern Diaries Many students at the college are involved in exciting internships. The Intern Diaries is where students are invited to share their experiences. This entry is part one of Kelly McKay’s ’12 diary. During my final semester of my junior year I spent the majority of my free time researching companies looking for internship opportunities. It became an extremely stressful experience since I was worried that I was not going to find one. In order to graduate from Chestnut Hill College, I needed a communications-related internship. Luckily, my professor, Susan Magee, M.F.A., assistant professor of communications, nominated me for a scholarship opportunity through the Philly Ad Club. This non-profit organization is one of the region’s largest and most active trade associations and provides students with internship opportunities, career advice and mentor-ship programs. I had always heard that networking is the best way to get your foot in the door to find job opportunities and meet new people, so I was hoping that this nomination would lead to an internship opportunity. I was contacted for an interview, met with the panel and ended up receiving a $1000 scholarship from the Philly Ad Club. During my interview I met Kim Richmond of Richmond Marketing and Communications, who gave me the name of the event manager from The Philadelphia Business Journal. After emailing the contact and sending my resume and cover letter, I was asked to come in for an interview. It went really well and a few days later I was offered an intern position. Although I was not sure if I was interested in event planning, I figured I would try it out. I was just so thankful and happy that I finally got an internship. So the summer following my junior year of college, I was the event-planning intern at The Philadelphia Business Journal. Two times a week throughout the summer I either drove or took the train into Philadelphia and walked to 4th and Market Street. Although my Tuesdays and Thursdays consisted of early mornings, long commutes and busy days, it was a good learning experience. I discovered the importance of having everything I needed for my day prepared the night before so that I didn’t have to worry about missing the train, and I also learned my way around Market Street Station along with the streets of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Business Journal hosts several events throughout the year and 40 Under 40 was the first event I attended my very first day. This awards program recognizes 40 successful business people under the age of 40. Over 400 people were in attendance, including ABC’s Channel 6 meteorologist, Adam Joseph, who was one of the winners. I felt like I had hit the jackpot with this internship. I soon realized after a few more days on the job that just because I was able to occasionally be around some well-known entrepreneurs and attend some high-profile events, my internship was going to be a lot of hard work. Here’s what a typical day for me would look like: I would arrive at the office around 9 a.m., Starbucks in hand (I never drank coffee until this internship), ready to perform any tasks that were assigned to me for that day. My boss would send me an email with everything that I needed to do, which mainly consisted of performing phone and email outreaches , researching potential nominees and attendees for various events, and compiling media contact and managing department databases. I basically did all of the things that the event manager did not have time to do on her own. I would also help with the preparation for events, which would include gathering the necessary signage and stuffing name badges. When arriving at an event, I would help setup the decorations, assist with on-site coordination, and then following the event I would help break down and clean up everything.
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catchy phrase has been printed on green tote bags and plastered on various trash cans throughout campus. But is CHC truly making efforts to be a “green” campus? “I don’t think there is any actual recycling going on,” said a sophomore student, who wishes to remain anonymous. “For instance, last year the resident assistants in Fontbonne took it upon themselves to recycle since they were aware of the lack of recycling on campus,” said the student. “I haven’t done anything to improve the situation; however, it is extremely discouraging to know that our College claims to ‘go green’ yet they don’t actually recycle.” “We recycle but in the nontraditional sense,” said Krista Murphy, M.A., dean for student life. “When people think of recycling they think of separating all paper, plastic, glass, and metal from each other; however there are other ways.” The recycling laws in Philadelphia are such that a large institution does not have to recycle the way households do. “Because we are a College, we outsource to a recycling contractor, Allied Waste Industries, which does a single-stream pick up of all of our garbage. This means all garbage, as well as plastic bottles, cans, and glass all go into one can.” According to Allied Waste Industries standard waste disposal description, they collect the garbage and take it to a landfill for inspection. Then the garbage is hauled to a 2,000°F furnace and burned. Steam produced from burning materials generates electricity for the plant and is sold to local utilities. Unburned materials, such as metals, are retrieved from the residue and recycled. To control the amount of pollutants that are released into the air during the combustion process, state-of-the-art pollution control equipment removes acidic gasses and other harmful emissions from the air. “It is probably confusing to have recycling bins and trash cans when it’s all going to the same place,” Murphy adds. “We are going to look into taping information on all trash cans and recycling bins to clarify that
it will be recycled as trash-tosteam.” Though it may be the best form of waste disposal for the College, some wonder if it’s truly environmentally friendly. “The question that I propose is, ‘Is burning the recyclables the best practice?’” said Sister Mary Elizabeth Clark, SSJ, assistant to the President for Sustainability. “Could we possibly look into an alternative? I am not sure. This is something we have to research, especially since we pay Allied Waste Industries to collect our garbage. We need to make sure it’s good for the earth and that we are getting our money’s worth. My charge for this year is to focus on recycling. ” The “Griffins Go Green” slogan may seem like a farfetched claim to many. “[This] is the future slogan for the Sustainability Task Force,” said Sr. Mary Elizabeth, whose office is located in the College’s Earth Center. Located in the House of Loretto beside the Summer House, the center contains many sustainable aspects, including a geothermal heating/cooling system. “Michele Mocarsky, director of Human Resources, faculty representative who has been assisting me, is trying to revitalize the Task Force. One of the early initiatives of the force was to promote the use of reusable cups.” The goal of the Sustainability Task Force is to be the catalyst for the College with their green efforts. “Ultimately, we want the Force to be comprised of more students, faculty, staff, and administrators who can help us make the best decisions regarding sustainability for the College.” Sr. Mary Elizabeth said. “Also, [they] will be charged with making communication easily accessible to students. We welcome student involvement for this reason. Students will know how to motivate other students to recycle; they will be able to come up with fun, creative, and effective solutions that will work.” The College administration has implemented many environmentally-friendly initiatives in the last year. “CHC focuses on environmental sustainability as a whole,” Murphy said. “For example, there are no trays in the cafeteria which cuts down on water use, because we
don’t have to wash them every day. Also, since students don’t carry trays they don’t get as much food, which cuts down on the amount of food waste. The College conserves energy by turning off lights in faculty wings in the evenings and cutting off TVs around campus over the weekend. In addition, in the cafeteria there is only fair trade coffee, and in the new Fitness Center there is a water bottle filler.” But the college can’t do this on their own, Murphy calls students to be active as well. “It’s simplistic to just think about recycling only when thinking about the environment. There is stuff that we can all do,” Murphy said. “It’s not just the College’s problem; students need to make more of an effort. For example, students should turn off the lights and TV when they leave their dorm rooms. It’s a collaborative effort.” Many students are already proactive when it comes to “going green.” “I try to recycle by using my notebooks over and over, and by not just trashing my old batteries and ink cartridges, but taking them to special recycling sites,” said Jessica Schmidt, ‘12. “We should all recycle, so that we can use less new things, and take advantage of what we already have.” As part of the FYI “green” service projects and under the guidance of Robert Meyer, Ph.D., professor of biology, several first-year students embarked on a campus clean-up. They have made an effort by removing debris from the Wissahickon Creek. Dr. Meyer helped students plant a rain garden and establish a walking path around the Earth Center, using all recycled materials and materials retrieved from the creek. Many students and administrators believe that CHC is not “green” enough. However, Sr. Mary Elizabeth is hopeful that the College will consider sustainability in all decision making. “To quote the United Nations, my dream is that CHC will be a ‘systemically sustainable’ college campus, and that ‘every decision we make will be made through the lens of sustainability’ for all aspects of campus life. My hope is that ‘we can fulfill our needs without depriving the needs of future generations.’”
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What Not to Wear: Classroom Edition MARY MARZANO ’12
My fellow students, we need to have a serious talk about dress codes. Before you start freaking out on me let me explain myself: I’m not proposing a uniform, or even a set dress code. I just want to have a little word with you about what is and isn’t appropriate to wear. I guess the best place for me to begin is with some general wardrobe rules to go by.
For the Ladies Ladies, this next section is going to be just about us: There’s no other way to say this, so here you go— LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS! If they were, they would be called pants. Leggings are like stockings, or pantyhose—they are undergarments. Therefore, they should be worn as undergarments. On to the ‘is it a shirt or dress?’ conundrum. One of my best friends has a saying I believe every female needs to heed: “If you have to ask the question, it is always a shirt.” I know that is really hard to follow, especially when stores are filled with questionable items of clothing. Noone wants to see your exposed rear–and as far as I’m concerned it just isn’t comfortable or classy. So ladies please remember if there is any question as to whether it is a shirt or dress you need to wear it as a shirt. As a general note, if you need to constantly adjust any item of clothing to prevent the exposure of your derriere, it’s time to retire that piece from your wardrobe. Do you remember what I said about wearing undergarments correctly? You know, wearing them underneath your clothes, not as clothes? Here is another undergarment tip the general public would appreciate:
Bras and panties are undergarments and should never, ever, be exposed. Current fashion trends has a lot of styles where bandeaux are in (for those not familiar with the term it is essentially a strip of fabric worn similarly to a bra). I think it can be a great look—for the club or hanging out with friends, not something to be worn around school. I also love all the lace and sheer fabrics that are in style, but here’s the deal when wearing those styles: have something over your undergarments or the sheer/lace garment. Boys: we’ll have a little talk about undergarments so don’t worry. Have you ever heard that saying if you’ve got it, flaunt it? I’m sure you have, but in the case I’m about to discuss you don’t flaunt it or even show it when you are hanging out around school. Yes, you’ve guessed right, I’m talking about cleavage. In the words of one faculty member, “I really don’t want to see any cleavage in class.” That is an opinion shared campus-wide. I know there are many guys disagreeing with me, but ladies their opinions don’t matter. Campus just isn’t the place to flaunt what you’ve got. Do you know the saying “Who’s got short-shorts?” Well, CHC definitely does. In my opinion, we have more than enough. As a matter of fact, I was asked by everyone who I talked to about this article to address CHC’s problem with wearing unflattering short-shorts. Spandex, micro-miniskirts, booty shorts, and any article of clothing that you cannot bend over in or fully cover your rear end is OUT forever. This is going to sound really harsh, but it’s the truth, so listen up. You may look good in spandex, but the only time it is ever acceptable is for athletic activities, if required, and under something else. Men, Listen Up Boys, men, gents and dudes —where to begin with
you. Let’s start by talking about underwear. Its just like I told the girls–underwear is called that because it is worn underneath something else. From now on, please pull up your pants. The excuse that your pants are too wide is not acceptable, ever. A belt will solve that problem in a second, and if you can’t afford a belt, use rope or tape your pants up; you can get as inventive as you want. I don’t want to have to see your boxers. I’m almost finished, but I have one more little tidbit. There is never, ever, a reason for your boxers to be showing over your belted pants. Tighten it! You know those shirts with the cut-off sleeves that you wear to show off your chest, all under the guise of having just worked out? Of course you do – the thing is no one wants to see you wearing them outside the gym. They don’t actually count as shirts. Stop! Pajama Time I’ve addressed both males and females separately but here is something that goes for everyone. Have you ever seen your professors in their pajamas? I’m hoping your answer is no. Anyways, the point is you don’t want to see your professors in their sleepwear, so why do they need to see you in yours? Not only is it disrespectful to your professor that you don’t care enough to get dressed for their class, it’s just plain trashy. Furthermore, the student handbook explicitly states, “Nightwear should be worn only in the residence hall areas and never in classrooms, dining areas or other places of public access.” I’m done, for now at least. So please for my sake and the sake of everyone else, really consider these ideas before you leave your room. Ending with some sage advice from our student handbook, casual or professional dress is more than welcome on campus, however, offensive and immodest dress are unacceptable in the Chestnut Hill College community.
Kanye West: Fur -Covered Models in Paris MICHAEL BRADLEY ’14
After weeks of “will-he-or-won’t-he” deliberation, Kanye West sent 23 looks down the runway on September 30 during Paris Fashion Week in his debut collection entitled “Dw.” The line challenged all stereotypes about celebrity fashion ventures: it was self-funded, made with top-ofthe-line fabrics, and was presented at one of the most exclusive fashion events in the world. Even more interesting, the front row of the show was full of important fashion editors. Unfortunately, the execution of the clothing he presented was poor, to put it kindly. Models pounded down the runway in everything from metallic jumpsuits, to fur jackets and python pants, to dresses with distractingly low necklines that left little to the imagination. The amount of heavy fur in the show was simply perplexing, as West was launching a Spring/Summer collection. It was not just one piece of fur; there was fur on everything, literally everything it could be sewn, glued or tied to. Fur coats, fur backpacks (most of which were larger than the models carrying them), and even a few bizarre pairs of slinky, fur stilettos were sent
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down the runway. Also perplexing was the fit of the clothing. Most of the pieces were so loose and baggy that it looked as if West threw them together in a week. Beautiful leather pants were sagging off the models’ waists, shirts were falling off of shoulders, and shorts looked wide enough to dress a lineman. It looked lazy. The most disappointing look was a white bandagedress that was at least two sizes too big for the model wearing it. It was so ill fitting that it looked as if West ran around the model with a roll of toilet paper before she was sent down the runway, fastened the loose ends together, and called it a dress. The show wasn’t an entire catastrophe though. There was an incredible pair of coral, emerald and blue color-blocked motorcycle pants that actually had a perfect fit. An over-sized white cotton blazer that bared a stark resemblance to one of Yohji Yamamoto was another highlight of the event. Although West’s show was crucified in the press, there is a glimmer of hope for the line. It seems as if he was simply impatient with this collection, trying to pour every idea in his mind out onto the runway at once. With focus and some serious tailoring improvements, he has an impressive fashion house in the making.
Michael Ian Black See the comedy stylings of “The State” and “Wet Hot American Summer” star Michael Ian Black. When: Friday, November 11 Where: The Trocadero 1003 Arch Street Philadelphia
Great American Guitar Show
Whether you like this iconic instrument or not, The Great American Guitar Show highlights rare and vintage guitars to admire or purchase. When: November 10-11 Where: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Rt. 422, Exit at Oaks 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456
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Matt Duke in the Suburbs
CHC favorite and local musician Matt Duke brings his acoustic vibe to the suburbs of Philly. When: Saturday, November 26 Where: Burlap and Bean Coffee Shop. 204 South Newtown Street Road Newtown Square, PA 19073
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“Lindsay Lohan was just setenced to jail. Azkaban! Azkaban! Azkaban!” -@Lord_Voldemort7
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Damned if You Do: Chuck Palahniuk Promotes New Novel ZAC GRUBB ’12
Ever wonder if Hell is as bad as everyone makes it out to be? On Oct. 30, the English honors society, Sigma Tau Delta, sponsored a trip into the city for a very special event. Chuck Palhaniuk, author of hit novels such as Fight Club, Choke, and Invisible Monsters, held a book signing at the Philadelphia Public Library for his new work, Damned. Chestnut Hill students watched in awe as this accomplished author took the stage and explained the title of his new book tour. The affectionately named “Blow Your Brains Out Tour” was made literal when Palhaniuk pulled giant (fake) blow up brains out of a box and tossed them out to his audience. After sharing his new short story, Romance, with his fans he went on to throw candy bars, blow up hearts, and blow up skeletons into the crowd. There
was a brief Q&A where he did his best to answer anything the audience could cook-up. Palhaniuk was a really good sport when it came to humoring some of the more ridiculous questions, but really shined when asked about his inspiration for Damned. One interesting question was asked by a younger woman who wanted to know where the inspiration for Hell running a telemarketing firm came from. Palahniuk explained that while he was writing Choke, his mother fell ill. He spent all of his time at her side to the point where he was completely deprived of human contact. The only interaction he had with the outside world was through telemarketers calling about their products. “I’d spend hours just talking about the newest cleaning product,” recalled Palahniuk. Damned is the story of young Maddison Spencer, a 13-year old, intelligent, pudgy, sassy little girl who happens to be damned for eternity. After dying of a marijuana overdose, Maddy finds herself in hell, where demons and candy rule the land. On her adventure she
meets new friends that mirror the Breakfast Club; she has a nerd, a prep, a jock and punk to help her through hell and teach her the ropes. Candy rules the land in hell, and putting a snickers bar in the hands of the right demon can get you anything you need to make your stay in hell a bit more pleasant. Of course since candy is currency, hell is covered in pennies like popcorn balls and black licorice. This novel explores the terrain of hell in a vision that only Palahniuk could create: the great dandruff fields scour the land, the river of fetid bile stays at room temperature round the clock, and the great plain of toenail clippings leads straight to the gates of Hell. After the event Palahniuk held a signing for the new book and sold his older works pre-signed to anyone who was interested. Needless to say the outing was a huge success, and students were not disappointed. Lets hope that STD sponsors another event like this soon!
LiLo. Personally, I’m not put off by her bad reputation. I love the Lindsanity and am thankful that after all these years, she has not faded into the sea of irrelevance. 2. Diplo’s spread in the November GQ – For those of you who don’t know, Diplo is a former Temple student turned Philadelphia school teacher turned DJ/producer, and now, turned GQ model. He is talented (which is why they picked him), he is funny (which is proven by the interview with GQ), and last but not least, he is one good looking man (which is why I am thankful for the 6 photo spread). 3. Venti sized drinks at Starbucks – I believe in coffee. Iced coffee, pumpkin spice lattes, cheap cof-
fee; I love it all. When it comes to where I like to go for coffee, Starbucks is my first choice. I like the venti size because that’s how much I need to feel like a human being. It’s also the size Mary-Kate Olsen is often photographed with by the paparazzi, and who doesn’t want to be more like MK? 4. Bon Iver radio on Pandora – As the weather gets colder, Bon Iver becomes the best background music for everything. Bon Iver radio is perfect because it just keeps giving you all that is Bon Iver-esque. 5. Oversized black clothes – Wearing all black isn’t just for mall goths anymore. It is easily my favorite color to wear. Pants, boots, sweaters, dresses; if it’s solid black, chances are I’ll want it.
Five Things I’m Thankful for This Holiday Season BLEU LANE ’12 As Thanksgiving time rolls around, people are bombarded with the question “what are you thankful for?” Typically, our minds go to things like family, friends, and our general well-being, but we would like to take a different approach to this question and share with you some things which we are currently thankful for. 1. Lindsay Lohan always being relevant – Whether it’s the color of her teeth, her sister’s new plastic surgery, or what she wore to her most recent court date, the media loves to keep a watchful eye on
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Papers are no Place for “Fluff ”
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“Occupy” Movement Necessary for Change KYLE MICK ’15 When I went to the “Occupy Wall Street” protests in Zuccotti Park during my fall break, I saw protesters holding up cardboard signs with quotes about corporate greed and higher taxes on the rich, about the end of lobbying in Washington D.C. and about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I quickly found out that there was not just one message, or one idea that these people were protesting about, but an accumulation of questions, and problems, that have been going unanswered for the last eleven years. The protesters were not blaming Obama, nor claiming that he was not doing a good job as president. Or even that the Republicans don’t know anything about the suffering of the middle class. These people [protesters] seemed sick and tired of the political games that have been going on in Washington D.C. and about the corporate
greed that has been destroying any political change that could help this country get back on its feet. I thought that this was just a Left-winged Tea Party, but it is more than that. But now, it seems to me that it is truly an open public political forum that lets everyone discuss what could be done a little better in Washington D.C. Many powerful leaders have gone to jail supporting the “Occupy” movement, including civil rights leader Dr. Cornell West, and political consultant Naomi Wolf. Dr. Cornell West said, before getting arrested at the steps of the Supreme Court, that “ Martin [Luther] King Jr. would be right here with us.” I can firmly say that this movement has the potential to be the beacon of change that we truly need in this country. The “Occupy” protests that are happening all over the United States and around the world do not seem to be ending. Maybe, the Democrats and the Republicans will look at this movement and come together, put their differences aside, and settle on something that might not be good for their political party, good for the American people. Isn’t that why we elect certain politicians in the first place?
The views represented in this submission are a personal viewpoint of the author. They do not represent the views of the College, or every person employed therein. Submissions do not necessarily represent the Griffin’s position. Submissions serve to foster discussion throughout the Community. Dear Editor,
I was quite disturbed after reading the article entitled “Paper-Length Tyranny” in the October issue of The Griffin. The author of this article asserts that professors are unfairly requiring lengthy papers from students; that professors are “begging [students] to write papers that are so ‘fluff-stuffed’ that they can double as a pillow.” As an assistant professor in chemistry, a field that requires succinct explanations and frowns on “fluff,” I fundamentally disagree with the author’s assertion. Professors certainly do not want “fluff ” simply to make a paper longer. The real question the author should consider is why any paper is being assigned in the first place. If an assigned paper is a
personal essay, I doubt that the professor wants a short reflection re-stated several times to increase the paper’s length. A longer paper is often assigned to allow the student to reflect more deeply on the issue at hand, before writing – not to simply “let your thoughts run out” as the author asserts. Citing other authors’ ideas or opinions is not meant to pollute students’ writing but to challenge students to analyze alternate viewpoints as well as their own personal thoughts. A deeper, more thorough analysis will lead to a stronger (and longer) paper, sans “fluff.” The author also makes the argument to “go green” by saving trees with short assignments. With submission options on Blackboard and MS Word’s “comment” function, it is easy to submit a paper of any length without even one tree paying the price. In an age of Facebook and Twitter, where information is condensed to its absolute limit, all of us may wonder at times about the usefulness of unabridged written communication. I would argue that to display a true, deep understanding
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of an issue or belief really does take more words than a mere “tweet.” By definition, completing a thorough analysis of an issue will require a “lengthy” paper. Learning to write an essay of depth and clarity is a foundational skill for success in academia as well as in many careers. Perhaps even more important than the essay itself, however, is the quality of the thoughts contributing to the assignment. As a graduate of Chestnut Hill College, I now recognize that the papers assigned by my professors forced me to acquire the mental “tools” to understand current issues more deeply and to probe where my own beliefs, biases, and opinions lie. This training in critical thinking is the true reason why any paper, regardless of length, can be legitimately assigned. Respectfully Submitted, Karen S. Wendling, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor of Chemistry
(Left) A protester in Philadelphia City Hall begs America to “Wake Up” to corporate spending. Protests such as this have been popping up around the Country after the intial movement was started in New York City, titled “Occupy Wall Street.” Some believe this is a revolutionary cause, others see it as a misled group of individuals with no specific message.
“Occupy Philadelphia” Needs to Refine Message, Clean up Mess JILL MCFARLAND ’15 Most weekends I go into downtown Philadelphia and pass through City Hall from Market Street onto Broad. In recent weeks during my walk, I’m maneuvering through tents, sleeping bags and am hounded by people asking my views on the current government situation. This group is part of a nationwide protest where “Occupation” of government buildings is the weapon of choice.
However, I challenge this group. Mainly because I’m not convinced they’re sure of their own views. Last week a brigade of 25 protesters carried American flags shouting “We want change!’ ‘Down with big banks!’ ‘More money for the middle class!’” There are so many topics and problems being addressed that the actual point of view and goal of the rallies and protests are unclear. Lower taxes, less inflation, decreased college tuitions, better healthcare and
every social and economic issue are part of the “Occupy” protests. It appears as though the “Occupy” event is indistinct and dedicated to rebellion for the sake of rebellion. A flyer for an upcoming meeting stated “Leave work! Leave school! Occupy in solidarity! General Strike!” However, a “general strike” identifies with and somewhat defines with the goal of the “Occupy” protests conclusively. During a “general assembly” that I attended, various leaders spoke on subjects such
as hospital bills, college tuition fees and a demand for the creation of jobs. But concentrating on such a vast variety of issues that aren’t handled exclusively by “the government” makes it hard to pinpoint a solution. Also, the “Occupation” is an eyesore and nuisance to Philadelphia residents. There is a traffic overflow in the area and a need for increased security. I asked a Philadelphia police officer his view on the occupation. He asked to remain anonymous and stated “look
up the crime rate in Philadelphia, that’ll give you my answer, right there.” There are many injustices in the world and many issues that can have passionate followers. However, focusing on the issue that is most important and drafting possible solutions is a sure step in the right direction. A plethora of matters that are being demanded to change cannot simply have one solid solution, especially by littering the historic Dillworth Plaza with tents.
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The Heartache of Being A Philadelphia Phanatic
Justin Engelhardt ’12
The anticipation built towards the Phillies and Eagles for the 2011 season may have been the biggest in recent years. After signing Cliff Lee in the off-season and assembling the best pitching rotation in recent memory, the Phillies looked like they were on the path to winning their third World Series. The Eagles offseason acquisitions highlighted by the signing of Cornerback Nnamdi Asomgha and DT Jason Babin, gave people hope for the city’s first Super Bowl in franchise history. Now, at the beginning of November, the Phillies are on vacation for the second straight year and the Eagles are desperately in need of wins just to make the playoffs. The high hopes to win both the Super Bowl and World Series Trophy have once again become nothing more than a dream for next season. Being a sports fan in Philadelphia, this is something we are all too familiar with. Every game, sports’ most passionate fans live and die with their team and almost every year they are only left with disappointment and a recurring thought that, “there is always next year.” With the Phillies once again coming up short in the playoffs and finishing what could be considered the most disappointing season in all of Philly sports, it reminded me of some of this town’s other biggest sports letdowns. Whether it was the Flyers, Eagles, Phillies or 76ers, each team seems to work its way into our hearts, only to leave us heartbroken when all is said and done. Here are each team’s hardest-to-take failures in recent memory.
2001-2004, Philadelphia Eagles, 48 wins & 16 losses
This is from a total of four seasons with the Eagles, but it is worth noting because each of these years the Eagles made the playoffs. From 2001-2003, the Eagles made the NFC Conference Championship game each year and then lost when they were favored to make the Super Bowl. In 2004, the Eagles looked to end their drought of missed Super Bowl chances and brought in super stars Terrell Owens and Jevon Kearse, who were supposed to be the missing pieces for the championship. They managed to make the Super Bowl in 2004 and came just inches away from winning, finishing three points behind the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. Being a football town, Philadelphia was deprived once again and fans were left shaking their heads for what could have been.
2009, Philadelphia Phillies, 93 wins & 69 losses The Phillies’ 2009 season, a season in which the team was defending their 2008 World Series championship, began with high hopes. Expectations were higher than ever and with the mid-season addition of Cliff Lee, the Phillies looked like a sure thing to win their second consecutive championship. After collecting a third straight NL East crown, the Phillies won their second consecutive National League pennant for the first time in franchise history, but were very unceremoniously defeated by the New York Yankees.
2001, Philadelphia 76ers, 56 wins & 26 losses This was one team that no one could have picked to make
it to the NBA Finals, but the city rallied around a group of blue collared, hard-working role players that the city could really relate with. After starting the season with a double digit winning streak, people in Philly really started to believe that this ragtag bunch could actually win the NBA Championship. Allen Iverson, the lone superstar, put the team on his back and carried them all the way to finals. Though it was a David vs. Goliath type match-up against the LA Lakers, the Sixers won game one, only to be swept in the next four games; ending the most promising Sixers season in recent memory and giving more agony to all the fans.
2009, Philadelphia Flyers, 41 wins and 35 losses The Flyers had an up and down season all that year, but on the last game of the season they managed to sneak into the playoffs. Facing off against the Boston Bruins in the second round of the playoffs, and down three games to none, everyone was calling game over on the season. However, in one of the most miraculous comebacks, the Flyers did something no other NHL team had ever done and that was to come back to win the next four games and the series, advancing them to the Stanley Cup Finals. The whole city, hockey fans or not, began to follow this team and their remarkable, but absolutely unexpected, run at the Stanley Cup. They looked to be the team of destiny but ultimately lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals, ending yet another hopeful time for Philadelphia fans.
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Dig Pink for a Cure Megan Dicus ’15
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Oct. 21, the Chestnut Hill Women’s Volleyball team team held their first annual Side Out Foundation “Dig Pink” volleyball match to help raise funds for breast cancer research. The Lady Griffins played against their regular season rivals, Post University Eagles, and walked away with a 3-2 win. However, the point was not to win or lose; it was to raise money for breast cancer research, which is something the team was committed to doing all along. Volleyball player, Meg Nadler ‘12, who, along with Cassie Benson ‘13, helped coordinate the event, felt this was an ideal way to get all of the students and fans involved in helping others. “This is the first year we are doing this, but it is something we want to
continue each season after this one,” Nadler said. During the match there was a 50/50 raffle, and a serving competition that had many great prizes. Junior Stephanie Reif was honored for wearing the most pink at the match and was given the best seat in the house. The Side-Out Foundation is a non-profit organization which unites volleyball players and coaches toward the common goal of making a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients and their loved ones. “We hope as a team to raise more and more money every year and find new ways to get students to stay interested in helping for this great cause,” Nadler said. The commitment the volleyball team is showing toward helping breast cancer patients and furthering research is just one of the great ways that CHC athletes are getting involved and giving back.
images: Jess Veazey ’13
Above: The Women’s Volleyball Team after the Game. Below: Students supporting Breast Cancer awareness during the Dig Pink game.
Chestnut Hill College Sports Succeed this Fall Season Continued from Page 8 giving them the last seed in the playoffs, and first CACC Playoff appearance in program history.
Women’s Tennis It was a whirlwind of a start for the women’s tennis team who began their season 6-0 before an Intercollegiate Ten-
nis Association East Regional Tournament that saw a few of their girls make it to the semifinals. After the tournament, the Griffins extended their winning streak to eight straight games before losing their first regular season contest against Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After this loss the Griffins went
on to go 5-1 in their next six contests. This includes winning three in a row by a score of 9-0 en route to receiving the #2 seed in the CACC Playoffs. In the playoffs the Griffins started strong and managed to make it to the semi-finals. There they lost to a GoldeyBeacom College Team whom
they previously beat in their last regular season contest. In their best regular season since going Division II in program history, the women’s team saw Head Coach Albert Stroble win CACC Coach of the Year Honors, Nastia Shcherbakova `13 and Kelly Dennis `14 receive All-CACC First Team Honors,
Maria Parapouras `13 receive All-CACC Second Team Honors and Morgan Oeschle `15 receive an All-CACC Honorable Mention. Just like the men’s team, the women’s tennis team breaks their fall season until the March tournament at Hilton Head in South Carolina.
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Griffins Go Far Despite Serious Injuries
Marilee Gallagher ’14 A great season for the women’s soccer team came to an unfortunate end on Tuesday November 1, as the Griffins fell in the first round of the playoffs against Georgian Court University by a score of 5-1. Although the Griffins began their season 1-3, the team was resilient and rebounded to win four of their next five games in which they scored at least three goals a game and recorded key conference victories against Bloomfield College and Goldey-Beacom College. Their next two games were hard fought losses to conference opponents from Caldwell College and Philadelphia University. The Griffins played close and tight games but ultimately, could not get the additional goal needed to win. Another conference loss against Dowling College looked bad for the Griffins and it might have kept them from the playoffs, but the team never gave up. They won three of their last five games en route to earning the #6 seed in the CACC Championship Playoffs. For Chestnut Hill College (CHC), this was the second consecutive year the women’s soccer team made the playoffs and according to Brittany Boles `14 , it was a result of strong teamwork on the part of all of the girls. “We make the playoffs because we work together as a team. We push each other, every practice, to be that much better and win out games,” Boles said. The teamwork of the Griffins was evident on the field as there really was no one star. “We play not only for the school, but for each other,” Jess Veazey, junior goaltender, said. The family atmosphere of the team definitely drove their success and the team captains Lauren Riff `12, Lauren Brown `12 and Shannon Catts `13, took their roles seriously and made sure that each of the girls felt a part of the team. “We worked harder than we’ve ever worked this year and it was definitely beneficial,” Boles said regarding the leadership of the captains and Head Coach Sandy Dickson. “Sandy pushed us to our limits and that helped us push through and win our games.” Each girl added to the team with her own contributions, including Veazey. As goalie, she
was a vital part of the team and its success. Veazey worked day in and day out to improve herself and her team, but sometimes in sports, things don’t go as anticipated. “Everyone in our conference was beating everyone,” Veazey recalled. “Good teams were losing to bad teams and shocking everyone. It made the season more exciting, yet nerve wracking when we played in conference games.” Veazey and the rest of the team played every game 100%, with heart and determination. Because of the constant conference shakeups, every game was even more meaningful than the next. “One day we were the fourth seed, and the next we were eighth, and after that we were fifth,” Veazey said. The playoff teams were so closely contested all season long that it came down to the final games to see who made the playoffs. The Griffins did get in, and Veazey never had a doubt they would. “We were always optimistic about the playoffs.” With the semi-final and final rounds of this year’s playoffs being held at CHC’s home, Victory Field in Plymouth Whitemarsh, the stakes were higher than ever. “We had been talking about it all season and we are all very excited,” Veazey said, echoing the opinions of her teammates. Having home field advantage would have meant more fans, more support and knowledge of the playing field. Unfortunately for the Griffins, they did not make it that far, as they were eliminated in the first round, a game played on the home field of Georgian Court. Despite the disappointing playoffs loss, the Griffins still fought hard all season long. In the end, injuries plagued them as they were forced to play without
top scorer, and two-time CACC Player of the Year, Lauren Riff. All season long, Riff played a vital part in the Griffins success. She recorded four game winning goals, three hat tricks and led the entire conference in goals with 18, points with 40 and shots with 93. Her numbers were also good enough to have her finish 6th in the entire NCAA Division II in goals per game as she av-
image: Trevor Phelps ’14
to overcome. Even though the women’s soccer team did not win the CACC Championship, the students, faculty and staff here at CHC could not be prouder of them for another great season. Next season will be their year, and we all wish them success going forward.
image: Lauren Brown `12
The Women’s Soccer team after the Senior Day game against Dominican College on October 22.
Checking in on Fall Sports at the Hill Marilee Gallagher ’14
With snow falling on the ground, and the fall months turning into winter, Chestnut Hill College finishes off yet another strong season of fall sports that saw the women’s soccer, tennis and volleyball teams all make the playoffs. The men’s soccer team finished just outside of the playoffs and the men’s tennis team also added a 3-0 start to the mix. As Griffin athletics continue to improve and another fall season of success comes to an end, it is only fitting to take a look back at the Griffin’s season.
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The Women’s Soccer team worked through losses this season to make it to the first round of playoffs.
eraged exactly one goal in each contest, and 9th in points per game, as she averaged a little over two points in each game. Riff ’s contributions were clearly missed in the Griffins playoff game and with her and some other player injuries, the Griffins did not come out of the gate as they had hoped. They quickly found themselves in a multi-goal hole that proved to be too much
The Griffins began their 2011 campaign on a positive note by winning the West Chester University Tournament, and by recording a 1-0 conference win against Nyack College. Their early success, however, dipped a little when they faced a tough stretch of conference games that saw them go 1-3. Taking their record to 4-5, the Griffins entered into a period of
games that were key in their postseason hopes. CHC ended their shot at making the playoffs. Despite missing out on the playoffs, the Griffins finished their season strong with a conference win against Philadelphia University. By winning their last game of the season, the seniors were sent off on a positive note. Although the Griffins did not get as far as they hoped, they still enjoyed a solid season finishing 7-10-1 overall. Gavin Reid `12, earned Second Team All-CACC honors having led CHC to 12 goals, 3 assists and 27 points; marking a new program record since the team went to Division II in 2007.
Men’s Tennis Despite a lack of success at an early season tournament, the Griffins rebounded back to start their season 3-0. Led by strong contributions in both singles and doubles from Yoann Pham `14, Manuel Ceniceros `14, Julius Twyman `12 and Mike Humes `15, the men’s tennis team is off to a great early season start. Having finished up their fall schedule, the Griffins have the winter season off. They next go into action in March as they are
set to participate in a tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Women’s Volleyball A 13-18 record does not tell the full story of the women’s volleyball team, who had their best season in program history. Despite finishing 8-11 in conference play, the Griffins gave it their all as they kept many contests close and battled out for tough wins. After two early September tournaments, the Griffins season was in full swing. Having played a handful of games the Griffins found their record at 4-5, including taking a conference win against Wilmington University. The next stretch of games saw the Griffins take some close five set losses, but also saw them record victories against conference opponents of Goldey-Beacom College, Post University and the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. Despite many close losses, the Griffins had just enough to finish 4th in their division of the conference;
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