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Taming the Dragons

Hawks win fourth straight over Drexel

GARRETT MILEY ’15 Editor in Chief

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he Hawks earned their first victory of the 2014-15 season on Monday evening with a score of 52-49. They held on to survive a 35-foot prayer from Drexel guard Tavon Allen that went unanswered.

Saint Joseph’s (1-1, 0-0) out-hustled the Drexel Dragons on the road, doubling up Head Coach Bruiser Flint’s squad on second chance points and out-rebounded Drexel 38-35.

“I was really happy with the ‘compete,’” St. Joe’s Head Coach Phil Martelli said after the win. “Yesterday in practice we really competed, like the whole team competed— not just the starters, but what we call our scout team really competed, and we knew that’s what it was going to take.”

Martelli’s roster has new faces in the rotation replacing the familiar guises of Langston Galloway, Ronald Roberts Jr., and Halil Kanacevic. The Hawks’ lineup has a young, athletic core that is suited for high-energy play, and their high-octane

press caused 14 Drexel turnovers on Monday. Long and athletic defenders, such as sophomore forward DeAndre’ Bembry and freshmen guards James Demery and Shavar Newkirk, gave the Dragons’ backcourt more than they could handle in the Daskalakis Athletic Center.

“Pretty interesting, huh?” Martelli said about the pressure. “We’re talking to this team about being aggressive and going downhill...that’s the way it’s going to be.”

And the energy goes both ways. Both Bembry and senior point guard Chris Wilson said before the season that running in transition was a priority for this roster.

Against Drexel, the Hawks were able to score 13 points off turnovers and 10 fast break points, compared to Drexel’s 11 and 6, respectively.

After struggling in the home opener against Fairleigh Dickinson, Bembry was able to score 13 points on 5-13 shooting and stuffed the stat sheet by grabbing eight rebounds, dishing out three assists, getting three steals, and blocking two shots.

Bembry’s fellow North Carolinian James Demery added 12 points on 4-9 shooting to help lead the way for St. Joe’s.

Drexel redshirt junior Damion Lee answered with two free throws of his own to bring the Dragons back within one point of their goal to secure their first victory of the young season. With 11 seconds remaining and the Hawks clinging to a 50-49 advantage, Newkirk sunk two free throws in his first college road game to give St. Joe’s a bit of breathing room.

On Drexel’s final possession, Lee spotted up from well beyond the three-point arc and had a good final look, but the shot glanced off the front of the iron.

“I thought it was good,” Lee said. “I know I was pretty far out, but once I released it from my hand, I thought it was in.”

The win was the fourth in a row against Bruiser Flint and Drexel for the Hawks and improved Martelli’s record to 14-4 against the Dragons.

St. Joe’s will turn around and fly to Spokane, Washington for what is potentially their toughest road trip of the season – outside of a looming affair with No. 12 Villanova at The Pavillion – as they take on Gonzaga on Nov. 19.

Photo by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

Covering conference costs

Budget cuts to undergraduate research presentations lead to new policies LEIGH ANNE TIFFANY ’15 Assistant News Editor From presenting research findings to networking with experts in a particular field, conferences can be a great resource to connect current academics with a future career path. However, a 50 percent cut to the budget for these undergraduate research presentations in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Saint Joseph’s University has put a strain on the financial support for students traveling to these conferences.

In light of this decreased budget, the Office of the Dean of CAS formed a committee to redesign the process for allocating the limited funds. Comprised of representatives from the departments of psycholo-

gy, physics, teacher education, and English, this group proposed an application process to award financial support to students presenting their work at conferences.

According to Lorraine Hannon, assistant dean for Administration and Finance, this committee and application process are both new developments this semester. In the past, students only needed to have their research accepted to a conference, proof that they presented their research at that conference, and confirmation from their mentors that they attended in order to receive funding.

Now, students must submit a form describing the conference, their research, and a paragraph about the intellectual merit of their research and how the conference will benefit their long-term goals, as well as a

paragraph from their mentors describing the significance of the conference to the students’ academic pursuits. The committee then evaluates the forms, and approved applicants are awarded a maximum of $250 per academic year.

“We’re trying to get it from all perspectives,” Hannon said. “The student saying how this is important to me, the faculty mentor as an experienced professional in the field saying how this is important to the student, and a really interdisciplinary faculty committee reviewing everything and coming at it from different perspectives and being able to make the final decision based on all of that feedback that they have.”

One of the members of the four-person committee, Jason Powell, Ph.D., associate professor of English, said that the interdis-

ciplinary nature of the application review process will allow for a wider perspective when evaluating research from different academic fields.

“One of the tricky things about this is recognizing differences between disciplines and being sensitive to differences between disciplines, such as that some disciplines don’t give a conference but give a poster [presentation]. There are other kinds of conferences that support important activities or units on campus instead of specifically an individual of academic pursuits,” Powell said. “We have to judge this case by case.”

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Illustration by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

TRANSPORTATION TROUBLES

New van rental system faces logistical struggles LEIGH ANNE TIFFANY ’15 Assistant News Editor The image of crimson and gray passenger vans traditionally goes hand-inhand with shuttle and escort services here at Saint Joseph’s University. This semester, though, this sight is becoming synonymous with a new fleet of rental vehicles for students.

Over the summer, the passenger vans, minivans, and sedans used by Campus Ministry, the Faith-Justice Institute, and the department of education were combined to form a 15-vehicle collection for university-wide use. This fleet is separate from the escort and shuttle vehicles used

by Public Safety.

Stacey Sottung, associate director of Student Leadership and Activities, manages the allocation of these vehicles to departments and organizations. She said that this one-stop rental shop makes the process of reserving a van or car that much simpler.

“It’s a good thing that all of these vehicles are combined. It’s more efficient, we’re pooling our resources, it definitely makes sense, but now we need everyone else to buy into the big picture,” Sottung said. “It makes a ton of sense that you don’t have to go to 65 offices just to get a vehicle.”

This fleet is available seven days a week to academic departments, service groups, sports teams, student organizations, and any approved organized student activity, such as RA programs, as long as the driver is Public Safety van certified. Preference is given to academic activities first, then to all other groups. The rental fee – a usage charge for gas, maintenance, and mileage charge – is a total of 32 cents per mile for a sedan, 38 cents per mile for a minivan, and 55 cents per mile for a passenger van.

Sottung organizes the distribution of these vehicles. So far this semester, she has scheduled 314 reservations, not including the 90 weekly reservations for programs like education field experiences and Weekly Service groups. She said that while requests can be submitted as late as one week in advance, getting the rental form entered sooner rather than later is key to securing a reservation.

“If you were to go to the fifth floor of Hawks’ Landing on a Wednesday afternoon, there wouldn’t be anything in there,” Sottung said. “The fleet gets a ton of usage.”

While this new system has streamlined the vehicle rental process in some ways, some kinks still need to be resolved from the old system. Beth Ford McNamee, assistant director of Campus Ministry and coordinator of the Weekly Service program, has faced some of these challenges, including keys not being returned to Public Safety for the next reservation’s use or students not being able to find their vehicle because the previous group parked it in the wrong location. She said that students have missed service because of these difficulties.

“Our service placements do count on our students for needed service,” McNamee said. “When they are unable to show up, sometimes tutoring sessions or classes must be canceled, or the full-time staff at the organizations where we serve need to scramble for coverage.”

Sottung agreed, saying that students have also missed their teaching field experiences because of these complications. She said, however, that it is the students, not the rental process, that are imperfect.

“The biggest struggle with the system this semester is that students aren’t paying attention to the process, and then the reservation right behind you being late or inconvenienced,” Sottung said. “Until the culture shifts, or this just becomes part of the routine, there have been days where it’s been a little bit of a debacle because students are on a scavenger hunt trying to find the vehicle. Until the student body learns that it’s just so important to park on the fifth floor of Hawks’ Landing or behind Rashford and that you can’t just keep the keys and go to class and drop them off to Public Safety tomorrow, well, there could be two more reservations today for your vehicle.”

While the new system makes renting one of those crimson and gray vans simpler, complications in the overall process remain that hinder the reliability of this mode of transportation.

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Department of Public Safety Reports (Nov. 7-Nov. 13) November 7 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a Saint Joseph’s University student inside the lobby of the Rashford Hall. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large group of students gathering in the 2400 block of 52nd Street. Philadelphia Police was notified and responded.

The group was dispersed.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside the Lancaster Court Weymouth Apartments. Public Safety responded. A preliminary investigation revealed a student using an oven. Property Management was notified.

November 8 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of the Rashford Hall. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of the Lancaster Court Weymouth Apartments. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding issuing a citation to a St. Joe’s student for public intoxication near the area of Belmont Avenue & St. Aspaha Road. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified regarding a student and his guest causing a disturbance in the lobby of Villiger Hall. Public Safety responded and resolved the situation.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside a room in Villiger Hall. Public Safety responded. A preliminary investigation revealed a student using the oven. Residence Life was notified.

November 9 Public Safety was notified regarding a student and her guest causing a disturbance in the lobby of Weymouth Apartments. Public Safety responded and resolved the situation.

November 10 Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown damaging the light covers in the hallway on the fifth floor of the LaFarge Residence Center. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown ripping paint off the walls in the stairwells of the Merion Gardens apartments. Facilities Management was notified.

November 11 Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown damaging the ceiling tiles on the third floor of the McShain Residence

New research travel award to help offset budget cuts Continued CONFERENCE FUNDS from Pg. 1 Application reviews will take place in four different submission cycles throughout the year. Funds will be distributed relatively evenly amongst these four periods, with some room for adjustment available if a larger number of applicants apply for a specific deadline.

Hannon said another major change to the undergraduate research presentation budget is how these funds are allocated. In previous years, students would have to hand in receipts and be reimbursed after they attended their conferences. Now, students are awarded a “Dean’s Research Travel Award,” which is given in the form of a check. Also, students can apply for the award before or after the conference, as long as they provide proof of attendance.

Powell added that changing fund allocation into an award program gives students more than just financial support. “We wanted to do that so that students would also have something that they could put on their resumes,” said Powell. “In addition to that flexibility about when it’s given out, it’s going to allow another credential for students.”

In the end, Powell said that these changes will hopefully improve support for undergraduate research presentations despite the decrease in available funding.

“Nobody likes budget cuts, I don’t like them any more than anyone else. But I think what’s really impressive is the Dean’s Office, faced with those budget cuts and having to implement a situation like that [undergraduate conference funding cuts], has gone out and created a committee and advertised this broadly so we can do the best with the money that we have,” Powell said. “I didn’t know about this [funding for undergraduate conference travel] in past years before being appointed to the committee, and I think there were probably students who went to conferences and didn’t know they could get money for it.”

Programs like the Dean’s Research Travel Award will hopefully counteract some of the effects being felt from the widespread budget cuts throughout St. Joe’s.

Center. Facilities Management was notified.

November 13

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing his bicycle which he had secured outside of Bellarmine Hall. Incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified of a smoke alarm inside Bronstein Hall. Public Safety responded. A preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was accidentally set off by contractors working in the area.

Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing his bicycle which he had secured outside of Drexel Library. Incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to a suspicious male approaching her outside of Bellarmine Hall.

Public Safety responded and identified the individual. The individual was escorted off campus without incident.

November 12 Public Safety was notified in regards to four suspicious juveniles outside of Bellarmine Hall. Public Safety, along with Philadelphia Police, responded and apprehended one of the juveniles. Philadelphia Police arrested the juvenile for Trespassing.

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a second floor apartment in the Pennbrook Apartments.

Public Safety and Residence Life responded to the apartment. A search of the room revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

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CR(ISIS) Syria

SYRIA Damascus

Baghdad

IRAQ

Areas Under ISIS Control (Source: BBC)

ERIN RAFTERY ’15 News Editor

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he Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a Sunni, jihadist organization that claimed parts of eastern Syria and western and northern Iraq as a caliphate, or an Islamic State, on June 29. Their activity, specifically their public executions – the most recent of which took place on Nov. 16 – have caused great concern in the international community, and resonates with people all over the world, including those at Saint Joseph’s University.

The group originated in 1999 under the name Jama’at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad, and was led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. In 2006, after Zarqawi’s death, the group’s name changed to the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI).

Then, in April of 2013 when the group started to take control of various locations in Syria, it was renamed to ISIL. On June 29, the group officially changed its name to the Islamic State (IS) and also announced that all Muslims should pledge loyalty to the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Al-Baghdadi es-

tablished himself as the Caliph, or in other words, the spiritual leader of the Muslim world.

However, Amber Abbas, Ph.D., professor of history, said that the Islamic State is a group with political motives that uses religious language to achieve their purpose.

“I think what ISIS has demonstrated extremely clearly is that their concern is political power; to haul off and declare themselves the Islamic State makes that point very, very clearly. The notion that they’re restoring the caliphate historically makes no sense, because the caliphate was a blood lineage directly from the prophet…the Shias believe it should have been a blood lineage, the Sunnis believe it’s a political lineage directly from the prophet but that chain of transmission has been broken at least since the 1920s,” said Abbas.

Abbas explained that the history of how ISIS came to be formed can be traced back to World War I. When the Ottoman Empire began to collapse after the war, the British took control of the Holy Land, Jordan, and Iraq, and the French took control of Syria.

Eventually, these Western powers left the countries, but the United States became increasingly involved in Iraq after 9/11. The United States viewed Iraq as having a binary political system, primarily in the relationship between Sunnis and Shias, which they view as one of hostility.

“If we look back to the U.S. involvement in the region, say since the Gulf War even, you know the sort of ethno-religious landscape is extremely complicated where the U.S. has a tendency, I think, to think of Sunnis vs. Shias of having, like, an ancient and structural rivalry, which is not a very true reflection with how people interact with each other in a complex environment,” said Abbas.

Sunni Muslims are a denomination of Islam who believe that Abu Bakr, a mentor and the father-in-law of Muhammad, is the first Caliph following the Prophet. Shia Muslims believe that Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, Ali, is the successor to Muhammad. The primary difference is that Sunnis believe the successors of Muhammad can be chosen through merit, whereas the Shias believe that successors must be

descendants of the Prophet.

Abbas said that Iraq’s political structure became unstable after the U.S. dismantled the Hussein regime.

“When the U.S. went into Iraq and unseated Saddam Hussein, our response to the fact that Sunnis, [who were] in a numeric minority, held power versus Shias, who were in a numeric majority in Iraq, was to try to disrupt that system to create a democracy in which Shias would hold power. What that did was it destroyed existing systems of political patronage...The grievance of Sunnis in Iraq is that they were unceremoniously catapulted from power and they feel that is an injustice, that it is an injustice that can rally public opinion,” said Abbas.

Abbas said that ISIS rallied public opinion around this injustice and that she considers ISIS to be a Sunni Supremacist group.

Lisa Baglione, Ph.D., chair of the department of political science, explained that ISIS gained power because the Sunnis in Iraq feared a loss of power after the Hussein regime was destroyed.

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“What we have to remember [about] this group 10 years ago, and today, is that some Sunnis are so angry and so afraid of having either having lost power or fear of what the consequences of loss of Sunni power would be, and so they have sympathized with this group, so that’s in a way what we saw this summer when the Iraqi army collapsed in different places. It’s not so much that all of the people of those areas were so sympathetic to ISIS/ISIL, it’s that people were angry in Sunni areas with how the Iraqi state had treated them,” said Baglione.

Before ISIS began to gain traction in Iraq and parts of Syria, it used the name Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) in 2004. However, as ISIS became more extreme, Al-Qaeda cut ties with ISIS in February of 2014.

“One thing about Al-Qaeda is that Al-Qaeda is not a state,” said Abbas. “It’s a non-state actor, it doesn’t have a constitution, it doesn’t have laws that everybody follows, it has a set of sort of ideological objectives or perspectives that can be picked up and reproduced by anybody. There is no governance, so one of the things that has made Al-Qaeda effective is a loose organization of regional groups… What seems to have happened is one of those regional groups went even farther into an extremist perspective that involved the use of a lot of catastrophic violence, so there is some speculation that existing leadership of Al-Qaeda, for whatever it’s worth, has said that [ISIS’] tactics are even too violent and extreme for Al-Qaeda to handle. So in that sense, ISIS seems to have broken away from whatever bit of regulation Al-Qaeda may have been trying to impose.”

The Islamic State is currently gaining control of key areas in both Syria and Iraq, including Kobani, Syria and Mosul and Falluja in Iraq.

One of the most disturbing features of the Islamic State is their continual publication of videos of beheadings of Westerners.

Thus far, U.S. journalists James Foley and

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Steven Sotloff, British aid worker David Haines, British hostage Alan Henning, and the latest, on Nov. 16, American hostage Peter Kassig, have all been victims to this public display of violence.

On Nov. 14, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria officially declared ISIS guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and ruled that leaders of ISIS should be prosecuted in international court.

“I think that one of the things that they have been able to [do is] instill a lot of fear,” said Abbas, “and I think that that has worked in their favor, because people ran away from them, and by people I mean, like, citizens in the cities that they were taking over… People in the cities did not have confidence in their local government to be able to protect them, and in fact, it seems that that lack of confidence was appropriate. Local governments were not strong enough to be able to resist this kind of incursion of violence.”

The United States and a coalition of allies, including Britain and Australia, have been using airstrikes as the method of intervention since August 2014, as well as sending humanitarian aid.

One interesting outcome of these events is the way in which the United States and Iran now have the potential to become allies in the attempt to overthrow the Islamic State.

“What’s very interesting is the potential for U.S. and Iranians [to have a] positive relationship or improved relations because ISIS/ISIL is enemy No. 1, or an important enemy of Iran, because it’s anti-Shia. So this offers a...potential for cooperation,” said Baglione.

Some people critique the response of the international community for their relative allowance of the success of the Islamic State. One of the reasons for the Islamic State’s success is the weakness of the Iraqi government.

“Very early on, as the influence of ISIS

began to grow when the U.S. got involved, what we did was call for the resignation of the existing government which was the government that we had been supporting since the beginning of the conflict,” said Abbas. “I think what happened was that the weakness and corruption of that government was exposed by its inability to respond...which, if not in so many words, the United States government essentially declared that it had failed.”

In addition, the United States is in a particularly complex situation, because by defeating ISIS, they would essentially be giving more power to the Assad regime.

“The U.S. view has been the way [that] we will defeat is to – and this is too strong –but in defeating ISIL, which is important, and I would say a really strong national security objective, but what we do to defeat ISIL will help to strengthen Assad’s position back in Syria. So there is no good, easy outcome here…We haven’t found the method to do this, or else we would have done it 10 years ago with Iraq and in Syria. We would have found a way back in 2011 or 2012 to promote positive change and transformation in that country,” said Baglione.

As the international community struggles to eradicate the Islamic State, people from all over the world, including St. Joe’s, watch attentively as one of the biggest international crises continues to play out.

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THE EVOLUTION OF ISIS 1999 | FORMATION

2004 | AL-QAEDA

2006 | MERGE AQI merged with several other Iraqi insurgent groups and established the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI).

2013 | EXPANSION

2014 | RENAME

OPINIONS

ISIS: Why we still need to be concerned ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor ISIS: the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The terrorist group began as an offshoot of Al Qaeda and has recently become the reigning group throughout the aforementioned nations. The leader of ISIS has declared himself the spiritual leader of the surrounding Muslim community, and is forcing citizens to worship him. While there is an exorbitant amount of religious extremism going on within ISIS, they are most notorious outside of Middle Eastern borders for the horrific executions they have been carrying out. Over the course of the last few months, they have executed several Westerners and released graphic footage of the beheadings. To date, the extremists have brutally murdered five people: U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, British aid worker David Haines, and American hostages Alan Hen-

ning and Peter Kassig.

In the past, America has been far more proactive in their strikes against terroristic threats. Despite the fact that President Obama has authorized “targeted air strikes” in necessary situations, it seems as though nearly nothing is being done to take down the threat posed by ISIS. Five innocent people have been brutally murdered for no reason other than the fact that they hold different beliefs than those in power. The men that were captured were simply there doing their job, and despite the fact that they are all innocent, there are nearly no measures being taken to prevent this from happening again to more people.

American and British hostages are not the only people being brutally murdered by ISIS. The terrorist group is also harming innocent people in the nations over which they have control. Over one million people have been forced from their homes, and hundreds have been kidnapped or mur-

dered. If this is affecting such a large number of people, why is the main focus on the five Americans and Brits that have been killed? While their lives are indeed important, and the loss of these lives is tragic, the lives of the Syrian and Iraqi people who have been harmed are of no less worth.

ISIS is murdering and terrorizing people in cold blood, both Westerners and natives of the countries over which they have control. The aforementioned air strikes have taken place, and there are close to 1,000 U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Syria to provide security and to wrest control from the terrorist group. While these measures have been taken, more needs to be done to protect the citizens of the affected nations. If these conditions were being forced upon people in any Western nation, every single American citizen would be up in arms. However, people tend to discount the entirety of Iraq as a nation full of religious extremists, when this stereotype

could not be further from the truth. Simply because people buy into stereotypical ideas, we are avoiding providing the proper aid to those who so desperately need it.

We hold such a Western-centric view of the world around us; if it does not involve someone from a nation with which we regularly maintain trade or business, we are utterly unconcerned. Thousands of people are being harmed by the actions of an extremist group, but we have only concerned ourselves with the lives of five. As I stated previously, the lives of the Americans and Brits are not any less important, but are, instead, of equal importance as the people native to the countries in which ISIS has control. We need to be conscious of the happenings of the world around us, and broaden our views of what is important, rather than just focusing on what affects us.

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Editorial EDITOR IN CHIEF Garrett Miley ’15 MANAGING EDITOR C.J. DeMille ’16 COPY CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 BUSINESS MANAGER Teddy Ryan ’16 FACULTY ADVISER Dan Reimold CONTRIBUTING ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Erin Raftery ’15 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Leigh Anne Tiffany ’15 OPINIONS EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Karen Funaro ’16 Connie Lunanuova ’16 SPORTS EDITOR Nate Vancil ’16 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Anthony Panvini ’16 LAYOUT EDITOR Andrew Nguyen ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15 ONLINE EDITOR Kayla Lane ’17

The season of charity November is the beginning of the season of giving. Thanksgiving, everyone’s favorite food holiday, is second only to Christmas in terms of charitable giving. Several charities capitalize on the generous spirit of the season, one of the most recognizable being No-Shave November. What most people don’t know, however, is that there is more to this month-long event than guys simply growing out their beards. In addition to raising awareness for cancer, the No-Shave charity advocates that participants also raise money for the cause. Each participant is supposed to donate the money that they would have otherwise used on shaving materials, such as razors and shaving cream, to the cancer charity of their choice.

Some recent charity trends, No-Shave November included, have turned into bandwagon events that people are participating in simply to get in on the latest fad. However, it is important not to forget about the intended motivation behind “trends” like Movember and the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. These “challenges,” while entertaining, have a much bigger purpose. They exist to raise awareness and solicit donations for very real issues that people face. If you participate in these events and fail to follow through with making a donation, then what’s the point? Who actually benefits? The goal of these charities cannot be forgotten, especially in this time of giving. While these events can be fun, it is integral to remember the people for whom donations are being made. Growing out your beard or pouring ice water on yourself may seem like fun and games, but be conscious of the people to whom you are offering support. If you choose to participate, be sure that you follow through; make sure that you donate to those in need. There are people much less fortunate that need the support these donations would supply.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we need to reflect on all of the things that we are lucky enough to have, as well as those who are less fortunate than we are. We are all fairly privileged, and should take this opportunity to contribute to those in need. Be conscious of what you have and what others may not be lucky enough to take advantage of. This is the season of giving, and our actions should reflect this. Whether it is donating money to charity or giving food to a soup kitchen, keep in mind those who have less and be consistent in your support of charity work rather than simply participating in the enjoyable side of things. Charity incentives such as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and No-Shave November are supposed to be fun and popular so that people are inclined to take part in them—just remember to follow up to actually make a difference.

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Not letting discouragement win KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff

Have you ever had a really hard class?

It’s the kind of class that no matter how hard you try, how many hours you study, or how many times you visit your professor, you just can’t seem to get the results you want. Or, when you were a little kid, did you ever try really hard to be good at a sport? You practiced all the time, but you still weren’t the best at it. At different times throughout our lives, we are confronted with obstacles in our path; these bumps in the road cause extreme frustration and anguish. You became discouraged by your inability to succeed at something, and it seems easier to give up than to keep going.

Throughout our life journeys, we may

take a few wrong turns. There may be moments when it seems as if everything is falling apart. In these situations, you may feel as if any attempts you make are met with catastrophic results, and you feel as though you are incompetent. At times like these, it may seem like the best solution is to just lie in bed and watch Netflix rather than getting up and trying to fix everything. These times are filled with incredible amounts of mental anguish and feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. It feels as though everything is horrible and there is no end in sight. It seems like the best solution would be to give up, but that is that last thing we should do.

If we let discouragement get to us and, as a result, decide to give up on something, we are setting an expectation for ourselves that we are unable to do anything. If there is a situation in which we get discouraged because something is too hard and we decide to quit, in future endeavors we may end up quitting because that is the prec-

edent we have set. In these moments, it is important to remember that our past outcomes do not predict those of our futures.

We need to stay positive and be our own biggest advocates. When we are pessimistic, we are taking our focus off of doing well and wasting that time wallowing rather than being productive and accomplishing what we have to do.

When we let discouragement win, we are likely to give up. The question, “What if?” will haunt us for the rest of our lives.

We have the power to eliminate “What if?” by refusing to give up. We should see our actions and choices out to the very end so that at the end of the day, we know that we did everything possible to reach our goal.

If we give up, we are missing out on an opportunity for personal growth and a chance to learn something about ourselves.

These are the moments when we have a chance to rise up against the adversities that we face. In these moments of discouragement, our character is being tested. We

have the chance to see if we are going to succumb to the defeat or if we can rise up to the challenges we are facing.

Winston Churchill once said, “Never, never ever give up.” Remember to not give up. Remember that this is just a moment, and that this moment and the feelings that accompany it will pass. It is not easy to be an optimist in tough times, but I think the expression “ake it till you make it” is one that can be helpful in these situations.

If we act as if we are confident and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, eventually we will begin to believe it. Giving up may seem like the simpler or more logical solution, but in the end, you are going to be more upset and disappointed about the fact that you surrendered than if you had continued to plough through a difficult situation. Ultimately, the things that we work the hardest for are the things that are the most rewarding; if you really want to feel accomplished, you just h

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Intersectional feminism and why you should care ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor If someone were to ask you to describe your idea of a “typical” feminist, what would it be? Most people would describe an angry white woman, as this is the image of feminism that we are most often presented with by the media. Feminism, as I have stated several times previously, is the fight for gender equality across all genders and sexualities. Why, then, is there such a gap between common conceptions of feminism and the truth?

White women are most often presented as the face of feminism. While white women do, in fact, face oppression through sexism, there are several other groups that suffer far worse. Women of color and trans women are too often left out of the definition of feminism, when they, too, are fighting for equality. You might ask yourself, “If I am (insert gender/race here), why does it matter what other people are fighting for? Why should I be concerned about the rights of everyone else? It doesn’t affect me.” If you are asking yourself that question, then I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’re a part of the problem. Being focused solely on your personal connection to the issue of feminism is exactly what should be avoided. For example, as a man, you may not have to deal with being cat-called; however,

that does not mean that you should simply ignore the fact that this occurs far more frequently than it should. This attitude too often carries over to the overarching views of

“The issues of gender inequality affect all women, regardless of age, race, or sexuality.” feminism. Many women are focused solely on the issues that concern them rather than working to fix the issues that affect women as a whole.

The issues of gender inequality affect all women, regardless of age, race, or sexuality. However, the latter two issues cause even greater oppression than that of gender. Women of color—whether they are Latina, black, or Asian—as well as non-heterosexual (bi/asexual, lesbian, or

transgender) women are not given nearly enough media attention. They are dually oppressed, simply because they do not fit society’s expectations for the “ideal” woman.

Due to these attributes, women of color or women who are not heterosexual are treated much worse than white, straight women. Employers use both race and gender as a basis for lower pay; therefore, women of color are given the lowest income. Non-heterosexual women are also treated unacceptably due to the fact that they do not fit the “norms” of society. These women are overlooked, even within the movement of feminism, because privilege allows white women to have the strongest voice.

We need to use our collective voices to make everyone recognize the importance of an inclusive feminist movement. We cannot say that we are fighting for equality while simultaneously excluding the majority of people that need these rights. All women need feminism, some more than others. We all deserve equal rights, and should not be excluded on a basis of race or sexuality. We need to recognize that there are people who have far fewer rights than us, and use our privilege to bring about the equality that everyone deserves.

#WeForWe Equality across all genders

Photo courtesy of KayVee.INC

BRIAN RADERMACHER ’16 Hawk Staff In recent months, a movement known as HeForShe has become the focal point of gender equality. According to the movement’s website, “HeForShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality that brings together one half of humanity in support of the other half of humanity, for the benefit of all.” I wanted to start this piece with how HeForShe defines itself, because in order to fully critique this movement, it is important to understand exactly what it is. While HeForShe has received widespread support both nationally and internationally, I find two flaws within its name, both of which threaten to undermine everything the movement stands for.

The first issue in naming the movement “HeForShe” is that it suggests that the solution to gender equality lies in the hands of men. This is an incredibly dangerous way of thinking. Gender equality is not about men. It’s actually about the historic institutions of inequity and injustice enacted by men. The creators of HeForShe are incredibly intelligent in that they recognize these institutions exist; therefore, they realize that male support is needed in order to actually enact change. Unfortunately, by placing the issue in the hands of males without publically acknowledging why the cause needs male support, it risks taking the movement of gender equality out of the hands of the disenfranchised.

The second issue, and, in my opinion, the more concerning issue in naming the movement HeForShe, is that it continues to talk about gender equality as a binary problem. Too

often is the discussion of gender equality focused on women’s rights in relation to men’s rights. The right to vote, the right to marry, the right to earn a fair wage – when these rights are discussed, they revolve around the difference in the levels between men and women.

Gender equality is not a binary issue, because gender is not a binary issue. Gender is not limited to male and female; rather, it is relative to the individual. An individual can identify as transgender, androgynous, or one of any number of genders outside of the typical gender norms. These individuals and their rights are often just as oppressed as women, yet HeForShe fails to acknowledge their existence. Instead, it establishes gender equality as a dualistic subject, citing a need for one half of humanity to support the other half.

Gender equality is a huge problem, and I acknowledge and appreciate the effort that the HeForShe movement has done in attempting to establish an international dialogue.

However, in naming the movement “HeForShe,” entire groups of people are being marginalized, people whose rights the movement claims to support. Gender equality is an issue that affects all of humanity, and as such, its naming should reflect the solidarity it is trying to create. Names have power, and HeForShe disappointed me with its choice. Instead, I suggest a better name, one more representative of the gender equality problem. Humanity in support of humanity. Equality across all genders. #WeForWe.

November 19, 2014

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The Hawk

Intersectional feminism and why you should care ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor If someone were to ask you to describe your idea of a “typical” feminist, what would it be? Most people would describe an angry white woman, as this is the image of feminism that we are most often presented with by the media. Feminism, as I have stated several times previously, is the fight for gender equality across all genders and sexualities. Why, then, is there such a gap between common conceptions of feminism and the truth?

White women are most often presented as the face of feminism. While white women do, in fact, face oppression through sexism, there are several other groups that suffer far worse. Women of color and trans women are too often left out of the definition of feminism, when they, too, are fighting for equality. You might ask yourself, “If I am (insert gender/race here), why does it matter what other people are fighting for? Why should I be concerned about the rights of everyone else? It doesn’t affect me.” If you are asking yourself that question, then I’m sorry to tell you this, but you’re a part of the problem. Being focused solely on your personal connection to the issue of feminism is exactly what should be avoided. For example, as a man, you may not have to deal with being cat-called; however,

that does not mean that you should simply ignore the fact that this occurs far more frequently than it should. This attitude too often carries over to the overarching views of

“The issues of gender inequality affect all women, regardless of age, race, or sexuality.” feminism. Many women are focused solely on the issues that concern them personally rather than working to fix the issues that affect women as a whole.

The issues of gender inequality affect all women, regardless of age, race, or sexuality. However, the latter two issues cause even greater oppression than that of gender. Women of color—whether they are Latina, black, or Asian—as well as non-heterosexual (bi/asexual, lesbian, or

transgender) women are not given nearly enough media attention. They are dually oppressed, simply because they do not fit society’s expectations for the “ideal” woman.

Due to these attributes, women of color or women who are not heterosexual are treated much worse than white, straight women. Employers use both race and gender as a basis for lower pay; therefore, women of color are given the lowest income. Non-heterosexual women are also treated unacceptably due to the fact that they do not fit the “norms” of society. These women are overlooked, even within the movement of feminism, because privilege allows white women to have the strongest voice.

We need to use our collective voices to make everyone recognize the importance of an inclusive feminist movement. We cannot say that we are fighting for equality while simultaneously excluding the majority of people that need these rights. All women need feminism, some more than others. We all deserve equal rights, and should not be excluded on a basis of race or sexuality. We need to recognize that there are people who have far fewer rights than us, and use our privilege to bring about the equality that everyone deserves.

WeForWe

Equality across all genders Photo courtesy of KayVee.INC

BRIAN RADERMACHER ’16 Hawk Staff In recent months, a movement known as HeForShe has become the focal point of gender equality. According to the movement’s website, “HeForShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality that brings together one half of humanity in support of the other half of humanity, for the benefit of all.” I wanted to start this piece with how HeForShe defines itself, because in order to fully critique this movement, it is important to understand exactly what it is. While HeForShe has received widespread support both nationally and internationally, I find two flaws within its name, both of which threaten to undermine everything the movement stands for.

The first issue in naming the movement “HeForShe” is that it suggests that the solution to gender equality lies in the hands of men. This is an incredibly dangerous way of thinking. Gender equality is not about men. It’s actually about the historic institutions of inequity and injustice enacted by men. The creators of HeForShe are incredibly intelligent in that they recognize these institutions exist; therefore, they realize that male support is needed in order to actually enact change. Unfortunately, by placing the issue in the hands of males without publically acknowledging why the cause needs male support, it risks taking the movement of gender equality out of the hands of the disenfranchised.

The second issue, and, in my opinion, the more concerning issue in naming the movement HeForShe, is that it continues to talk about gender equality as a binary problem. Too

often is the discussion of gender equality focused on women’s rights in relation to men’s rights. The right to vote, the right to marry, the right to earn a fair wage – when these rights are discussed, they revolve around the difference in the levels between men and women.

Gender equality is not a binary issue, because gender is not a binary issue. Gender is not limited to male and female; rather, it is relative to the individual. An individual can identify as transgender, androgynous, or one of any number of genders outside of the typical gender norms. These individuals and their rights are often just as oppressed as women, yet HeForShe fails to acknowledge their existence. Instead, it establishes gender equality as a dualistic subject, citing a need for one half of humanity to support the other half.

Gender equality is a huge problem, and I acknowledge and appreciate the effort that the HeForShe movement has done in attempting to establish an international dialogue.

However, in naming the movement “HeForShe,” entire groups of people are being marginalized, people whose rights the movement claims to support. Gender equality is an issue that affects all of humanity, and as such, its naming should reflect the solidarity it is trying to create. Names have power, and HeForShe disappointed me with its choice. Instead, I suggest a better name, one more representative of the gender equality problem. Humanity in support of humanity. Equality across all genders. WeForWe.

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November 19, 2014

The Hawk

Negotiating Net Neutrality ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor Net Neutrality seems to be the buzzword of the last few weeks. Debates about the topic have been popping up everywhere, but what, exactly, is net neutrality? Essentially, it is the fight against the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) allowing the nation’s biggest cable and internet providers—Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T, to name a few—to permit these companies to force customers to pay higher rates for faster internet services. These networks would also be allowed to choose what content they want to be streamed over their services. As a result, consumers would be restricted from certain information, simply because someone in a higher position did not want this content being run through their servers. In other cases, consumers would be forced to pay for better Internet service and to have the ability to run content.

Since we already have to pay for Internet service, this may not seem like a huge deal.

However, this is censorship at its absolute worst. This sort of power play by cable and Internet company executives is exactly the thing we should be trying to avoid. Censorship to this extreme is dangerous to the general public because it is infringing upon our right to express ourselves. If Net Neutrality is struck down by the FCC, we would be forced to deal with slower Internet speeds; conversely, contracts made with large corporations would allow them to pay exorbitant

Photo courtesy of jjesskalee

fees for streaming and content that the general public would not be able to afford.

The Internet is where most people turn to express themselves. Whether it is through something as simple as a tweet or a post on Instagram, or something as intricate or time-consuming as running a blog or posting your art or photos, these opportunities could be threatened by the death of Net Neutrality. Sites such as Netflix, Facebook, and Tumblr would fall under the bill, and content on these sites could be greatly restricted.

Forcing regulation upon the currently open channels of the Internet would be a disaster of both censorship and democracy. We are entitled to free speech, and the bill being proposed is a direct violation of that right.

While reasonable restrictions of censorship are understandable in certain mediums, these companies have no right to deny us the right to search or post what we so choose just so that they can make extra money. As citizens of a country that utilizes the Internet in countless ways to better our lives and the lives of others, it is imperative that we stand up for our right to access and share information from people who would compromise it for the sake of capital gain.

The side of bullying we don’t hear about JAMIE PETRAGNANI ’17 Hawk Staff

In recent years, bullying in school has become a huge topic of discussion. Parents, teachers, and children alike are now talking about the importance of supporting one another instead of picking on each other. When students support each other, they create a more productive environment in which they feel free to be themselves. However, what happens when the children aren’t the bullies? How is a child supposed to react when they are being pigeonholed by a teacher who assumes that after one bad day, they are a bad kid?

Personally, I have a lot of experience with situation like this. As a child who put the kids on “Super Nanny” to shame, I was constantly earning my spot on the “time out carpet square.” But like most kids, I outgrew my badchild phase by the time I was eight. Unfortunately, that did not stop almost every teacher I had from keeping me under close watch. If anything went missing, was broken, or was put away in the wrong spot, I was the first one questioned. I understood, to a certain extent, but it did not stop my teachers from singling me out for most of elementary school as one of the “problem” children. It was awful, having to watch my every move all day, every day, drowning in the fear of punishment for things I did not do. No one likes being falsely accused, especially children.

Even today, I see the bright-eyed, adorable five-yearold I babysit going through the same issues I did. He is the typical five-year-old: curious, a bit rambunctious, incredibly intelligent, and friendly to everyone. In the aver-

age school day, he goes to three separate institutions, with three separate classes, and three separate teachers. He is asked to sit in his desk, focus on his schoolwork, and not let out any of the energy that is stored in his tiny body.

When I last saw him, he explained to me the issue he was having with one of his teachers. Apparently, he is a bit too boisterous for her, and she singles him out in front of his entire class whenever anything goes wrong. I understand that kids can embellish stories, but my heart could not help but break when he looked me straight in the face and said he felt that she was making him look like a bad child to his friends, even though he is not a bad child.

There is no denying that this is bullying. A little boy is being singled out in front of his entire class because of one mistake he made in the past; the only difference is that the person bullying him is the authority figure, and not a classmate. The person whose job it is to help him grow is impeding his confidence. Children are supposed to be able to look to authority figures as caregivers, but instead, a sweet little boy just sees his teacher as a bully he cannot fight against without getting in trouble.

Teachers are not the only authority figures who bully children. There are plenty of athletic coaches who use techniques that are labeled “tough love” when they are actually just bullying their players. There are countless ways to teach children how to successfully play a sport without calling them names or continuously insulting them. This behavior only encourages additional bullying from their

peers. Why be nice to Johnny when Coach Smith thinks he is a lazy player who shouldn’t be anywhere near the field because he doesn’t know how to play? Before you know it, the other players are blaming him for everything bad that happens on the field and a young player will have lost their love of playing because they associate the game with someone picking on them.

Even teens, who are technically still children, face this issue. Many teens work part-time jobs that are far less than glamorous, and jobs like this often come with unhappy full-time employees. In these situations, a disgruntled employee may begin abusing their power to push around the younger part-timers. Many teens do not know how to react in these situations, and begin to dislike the jobs they worked hard to get. There is no reason a full-time employee should feel like they can abuse their power to bully a part-time coworker; their issues are not the responsibility of innocent teens trying to make money to save for college.

Bullying is a serious problem that society needs to strive to scrutinize. However, it is not enough to address peer-to-peer bullying; people need to talk about bullying when it comes from an authority figure. Being in charge does not give you the license to be degrading to those beneath you. Those in authority should stand as examples of people who can successfully be respected, while simultaneously showing respect to those in their care.

November 19, 2014

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MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK MATT HAUBENSTEIN ’15 Hawk Staff

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here is a common theme that connects many, if not all, college students in America; we are all broke. We can only afford the basic necessities – food, toiletries, and alcohol. But what about buyng new clothes?

Why can’t we spare some money to buy a new shirt to replace that one we’ve worn since high school? Don’t worry, there are places where a college student can get a fresh new look without breaking the bank.

And one of those places is called Buffalo Exchange.

Buffalo Exchange, located on Chestnut Street in Center City, is a name-brand chain thrift store known for buying and reselling used clothing. They offer a wide selection of clothes from stores such as American Eagle, Hollister, Pac Sun, and many more expensive, name-brand stores that you might find in your local mall. You can also take all your new or gently used clothes, such as pants, shoes, or shirts, to Buffalo Exchange to trade them in for either cash or store credit, with which you can buy some new threads.

How does it work? Simple. You search your closet or dresser for items that you haven’t worn in a while – keeping in mind that they shouldn’t be overly stained, dirty, or ratty. Pack them up neatly and take them to Buffalo Exchange. From there, the store will assess the condition of your clothing items and let you know if they will be able to sell them.

The key to selling your old clothing to places like Buffalo Exchange is simple as well: Make your clothes look presentable and make sure they are in the right season. Presentation is key when trying to sell your clothes. You are more likely Photos by Matt Haubenstein ’15

to have your belongings purchased if you have them neatly folded as compared to offering them in a wrinkled mess thrown in a bag. The season in which you try to sell your clothes will make a difference as well.

You won’t have any luck trying to sell that puffy winter jacket to Buffalo Exchange in the middle of summer; it just won’t sell. If it’s winter, give the store winter items. The same principle applies to whichever season you are in.

Some of the downsides of Buffalo Exchange and other shops like it are that they might not have everything you’re looking for, as well as the fact that someone used to wear the pair of pants that you just bought.

A common concern many have in regards to purchasing used clothes at consignment shops like Buffalo Exchange is the fear that the clothes may not be in the cleanest condition because they have been worn previously. It’s important to keep in mind that it is the job of Buffalo Exchange to make sure that all of the clothes they are selling are in decent condition. A quick solution would be to wash the clothes once you buy them just to be safe. Also, due to the fact that all of the clothing in the store once belonged to actual people, most of the time there is only one of each item. This means that although they might have a shirt you want, you have to act fast to purchase it because it’s the only one. You don’t want to let the person in front of you get their hands on it first.

College is hard enough – paying tuition, balancing schoolwork and a social life, waking up for that 8 a.m. class – it’s a lot to juggle. But it doesn’t have to be hard to look good. So the next time you’re out shopping, think twice before you buy that $50 t-shirt.

Try Buffalo Exchange first. Who knows – it might have the same or a similar shirt for half the price.

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November 19, 2014

The Hawk

Race for a cause

Hawks band together for the 2014 Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival Team members on race day.

O Gold medal won by the team.

St. Joe’s dragon boat team during race.

Richard Brennan, ’81, left and Phil Martelli right.

Photos courtesy of Richard Brennan, ’81

KAREN FUNARO ’16 Lifestyle Editor

n Saturday, Oct. 4, a group of Saint Joseph’s University students, alumni, and faculty hit the water for the 13th Annual Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival.

Led by team captain Richard Brennan, ’81, former president of the National Alumni Board & Alumni Association (2012 – 2013), the current president of the Council of Presidents of the Alumni Association, chair of the Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, and a member of the National Alumni Board, the Hawks sailed across the water on Kelly Drive, competing against 152 teams in order to raise money for St. John’s Hospice.

Dating back over 2,000 years to ancient China, dragon boat racing has grown in popularity, becoming more prevalent outside of Asia. A dragon boat team consists of 22 individuals. On the day of the race, every boat that goes in the water competes in three heats, racing against eight other boats each time. This year, the St. Joe’s team received first place in the final heat, which is considered the medal round.

Although competitive, the event is meant to be enjoyable, and its goal is charity-oriented. The members of the St. Joe’s team got involved to show support for the school, network, and raise money for a good cause.

“It’s interesting, the majority of the folks have never done this before,” said Brennan. “But I would say 95 percent of the paddlers on the St. Joe’s team have never really done this before…It’s a really nice way for alumni who didn’t even know each other, along with faculty and staff who didn’t know each other, to get to meet.”

The majority of teams that participate in the festival do so in order to raise money for a specific charity or cause. This year, St. Joe’s raised $1,700 for St. John’s Hospice.

“We selected Saint John’s Hospice mainly because St. Joe’s students do a lot of volunteering down there for their service activities…I was a site leader at St. John’s this past spring, so I know the folks down there, I know their mission, and it’s just a great way for us to help them out,” said Brennan.

Not only did the team members raise money for St. John’s Hospice, Brennan took all of the left over food from the day of the event to the food pantry utilized by

St. John’s.

“I drove down to St. John’s probably around 6:30 that night [of the festival],” said Brennan. “I’d say there was close to $500 worth of food that they were able to use, whether it be like fruit or packaged breads, candy and water and juice, stuff that they could use for their food pantry to feed their residents, I took it down there.”

Brennan was also able to get the Kinney Center involved the day of the festival as volunteers. This benefited the Kinney Center as well, because it was recognized for providing volunteers with a $1,000 donation from the festival.

“I reached out to the Kinney Center and said, ‘Look, here’s a great opportunity if we can get students recruited from the Kinney Center, if they can provide their time and talent that day. As a result of that, the festival will provide a $1,000 dollar donation to the Kinney Center, and I think that would be very helpful for some programing or maybe some activity,’” said Brennan.

Not only did Brennan manage to involve the Kinney Center, he worked diligently to get many other members of the campus community to support the St. Joe’s team and the cause, which helped to make it a huge success.

“I worked with the office of Public Safety, and they were great and were able to transport the students and the team down to the festival area,” said Brennan. “Alumni relations for St. Joe’s was very supportive, the marketing department donated some hats as did the bookstore for the students. I try to have as much of St. Joe’s involved as I can because I think it’s a great time. Coach Martelli stopped down, the Hawk was down there, which is always a big hit…It was truly a great day all around for St. Joe’s.”

When asked about the best part of organizing a team for an event like this, Brennan explained the many benefits of being involved in the festival.

“It’s really the networking, getting to know more people,” said Brennan. “I’m very active at St. Joe’s, I’m out there all the time....The pride and the spirit the passion that everyone displays as being a part of Saint Joseph’s, and knowing that what we’re doing, as much as we’re doing it for fun, we are also trying to help out individuals such as the homeless individuals that St. John’s takes care of…It’s just a great feeling to get a lot of people involved from different walks of life to support and be proud of the Jesuit education at Saint Joseph’s.”

November 19, 2014

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k c a l B Friday CAITLYN BOUCHARD ’16 Hawk Staff

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Black Friday: The day of the year most anticipated and feared by American consumers. Is this dark day beginning to overshadow the traditional Thanksgiving holiday?

Certain stores, such as Walmart, have been bombarded by the demands of their customers to the point that they are now starting their Black Friday deals at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Some Saint Joseph’s University students believe that the stores have gotten too crowed for their liking.

Caitlin Clarke, ’16, said that her participation in the Black Friday tradition depends on who accompanies her and what kind of deals there are.

“I go some years and other years I don’t. I really go more for the fun of going, rather than that I’m shopping for anything specific,” said Clarke. “As I’ve gotten older, I feel like it’s getting a little overrated. It has begun to take away from the family aspect of Thanksgiving and started to commercialize it. Most of my friends don’t even go anymore.”

While there are students who agree that Black Friday undermines Thanksgiving, others believe it complements their regular Thanksgiving traditions.

Emily Halpin, ’17, believes that Black Friday serves as a bonding experience that brings her and her family together.

“Every year after Thanksgiving dinner, my three older sisters and I shop for Black Friday. It’s a bonding experience for us and we always get the greatest deals,” Halpin said. “I definitely don’t think that it detracts from the family time of Thanksgiving. If anything, it adds to it.”

Bria Ragin, ’15, also participates in Black Friday shopping with her family.

“We go sometimes. It all depends on how the holiday turns out. Usually it’s only

Lifestyle | 13 my mom, my aunt, and me. We travel up to the Limerick outlets, so there’s smaller stores and bigger deals,” Ragin said. “Then we travel to the King of Prussia Mall for the rest of the day.”

For students who have to work the Black Friday sales, the holiday does not necessarily hold the same excitement and magic that it does for consumers.

Angelica Velikaris, ’16, a former Calvin Klein sales associate will be working all day this upcoming Black Friday, as has been her tradition for most Black Fridays past.

“Most people think that we get some sort of extra pay or time and a half for working the holiday. Unless you are actually working Thanksgiving, you are out of luck,” said Velikaris. “The people are crazy! A lot of the customers have no respect for employees that are forced to work Black Friday. You may want the best deal, but remember that there are people that can’t spend Thanksgiving with their family because they are busy folding clothes for your convenience.”

Olivia Martino, ’15, will be ending her tradition of spending Black Friday at home to work at Victoria’s Secret this November 28th.

“I’m dreading it,” Martino said. “It is hard enough working retail on a normal day. Everyone else is just as anxious to get in line or get the newest deal. Black Friday will be a nightmare. I wish I could just stay home with my dogs and family and enjoy the end of the holiday, like every other year.”

It is safe to say that many people’s traditions of camping out for Black Friday sales will continue, if not increase, this year as deals will be beginning on Thanksgiving night and continue through the holiday weekend.

Shave it for later

The ‘No-Shave November’ phenomenon

CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Lifestyle Editor There is no other month besides November in which the beard is more appreciated. A look often donned by men in the wintertime, the beard has become an automatic sign of a No-Shave November participant.

While most participants have the beard-growing part down, they aren’t aware that the money originally spent on razors, shaving cream, and waxing or trimming appointments for the month of November is meant to be donated to a cancer research center of the participant’s choosing.

“I never really got into the whole charitable aspect of it, but that’s good to know,” said participant Chris Tobia, ’16. “I haven’t shaved in a while so I have a lot to donate. I usually just do it to raise awareness.”

The No-Shave November campaign was created in 2009 by friends Rebecca Hill and Bret Ringdahl to raise cancer aware-

ness by growing out hair and has since become a trend among male college students, including those at Saint Joseph’s University.

Fellow student Mark Zatta, ’15, also agreed with Tobia’s sentiments about NoShave November, stating that he participates in No-Shave November not only to raise awareness but also because it is an excuse to not shave.

As proponents of the beard, both Tobia, Zatta, and fellow participant Patrick Kelly, ’17, take advantage of the fact that their facial hair can help draw attention to a charitable cause.

“I’m doing it because I want to raise awareness for those with testicular cancer and also I would like to grow out my mustache,” said Kelly. “It’s a cool look.”

While their no-shave stance increases awareness for cancer research, as cancer patients often lose their hair to chemotherapy treatments, these participants were unaware that a monetary donation is suggested as well.

“I started doing it because me and a couple of my teammates said that we weren’t going to shave until we lost a rugby match,” said Zatta. “So that was about four months where I didn’t shave, and I went into November just thinking I might as well keep this going for No-Shave November.”

Joe Liciardello, ’15, is participating as a personal challenge to see how long he can go without shaving his facial hair, but was unaware that the campaign is meant to inspire donations.

“Bragging rights are getting me through this,” said Liciardello. “Just to be able to say that I did it at the end.”

No-Shave November provides the perfect scapegoat for students who are fans of facial hair year-round. Participation not only raises awareness, but also allows those who prefer to keep a head of facial hair to put down the razor.

“I’m a firm believer that if you can grow a beard, you should grow it all year round,” said Tobia. “So I don’t do it necessarily just

for the month of November.”

“I typically get cleaned up before I go in for an interview or a formal event, but I want to just leave my beard,” said Zatta.

The campaign has been successful in giving participants the best of both worlds—they get to bring attention to cancer research while simultaneously donning a beard as long as they desire. It is the monetary donation aspect of the campaign that needs to be more publicized so that participants are aware that growing the beard is not the only factor to this campaign’s overall success.

Some students, like Tobia, are planning on making up the donations that they’ve missed by extending No-Shave November into Don’t Shave December.

“When December comes, I’m still keeping the beard,” said Tobia. “Now I know I have a lot of money to donate.”

Photos courtesy of Pixabay

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November 19, 2014

The Hawk

Thanksgiving Eve:

‘Friends-giving’ A twist on tradition NICOLE SCALFRO ’16 Special to the Hawk When Elise Holzbauer, ’15, spent the entirety of her junior year abroad, she came to appreciate the home she had discovered at Saint. Joseph’s University.

Holzbauer returned to St. Joe’s at the beginning of this semester after her year abroad, and wanted to do something to reconnect with and remind herself of the friends she has made during her time at school.

The solution was to host a “Friends-giving” dinner.

“I decided to host Friends-giving because I’m recognizing that these moments together are so precious,” Holzbauer said.

“The times when all my favorite people can walk a few blocks and be at the same place are limited.”

Friends-giving is as exactly what it sounds like. It is a meal celebrated on or near the Thanksgiving holiday with friends sharing all the Thanksgiving dinner classics.

Often, Friends-giving is celebrated by college students who decide to remain on campus during the Thanksgiving break and spend the holiday with friends rather than family.

Friends-giving does not have to be a replacement for the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Many people, like Holzbauer,

have chosen to celebrate Friends-giving in addition to Thanksgiving, as a special celebration of friends who have become a second family.

In the past two years, several companies, including Evite, Whole Foods, and Butterball, have pulled up their chairs to the Friends-giving table and have begun marketing specifically towards these celebrations. In 2013, Buzzfeed even published “17 Rules of Friends-giving.” These rules appropriately include “There must be stuffing,” and “Don’t tell Mom if you like it more than regular Thanksgiving.”

This unique spin on the classic holiday gives sharing this meal a special element that just can’t be experienced around the table at your family’s Thanksgiving celebration.

“I treat my friends like my family, so it just makes sense to have a Thanksgiving for my friends as well,” Joey Giovanisci, ’16, who will also be attending a Friends-giving dinner this season.

This meal is about more than just giving thanks. For students at St. Joe’s, Friends-giving is about recognizing the friendships they have made during their time at school and taking a moment to truly appreciate them.

“It is a chance to come together and

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give thanks for being blessed with a great group of friends,” said Denise Sciasci, ’15, who was a guest at Holzbauer’s Friends-giving dinner.

Holzbauer had about 50 close friends over to celebrate her Friends-giving meal.

“It’s funny how a small and intimate event can become pretty big when we go to a school with so many wonderful people,” Holzbauer said. “It’s a beautiful problem to have, too many lovely souls, not enough square footage in my little house.”

Holzbauer prepared the turkey and collaborated with her guests to make sure that all the essential Thanksgiving dishes were on the menu. The sides included home-style favorites such as sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

“I am so grateful that I could enjoy great food with even greater people,” Sciasci said.

At Friends-giving, however, the food is only secondary. The most important element to the meal is the guests who share it.

“Friends-giving is getting together, sharing delicious food, and being thankful for the people that you are surrounded by,” Giovanisci said. “It doesn’t even feel like a Friends-giving, because you’re surrounded by people you’re so close with that it feels like Thanksgiving with family.”

Working off that turkey: Thanksgiving exercise routines PATRICK O’GORMAN ’15 Special to the Hawk Students take many different approaches to maintaining health and fitness goals throughout the year. However, sticking to these goals over Thanksgiving, a holiday synonymous with overeating, can be a challenge.

Many people, like Kyle Moran, ’17, find that they don’t have time to work out over the holiday break.

“I wish I did, but between traveling and family stuff, I just don’t have a chance,” Moran said. “Really all I do is try to eat healthy, but even that is really hard to do with all of the food that my family makes for Thanksgiving.”

Garrett Matthews, ’15, actually finds that he has more time, not less, to work out when he is at home, especially without the responsibilities of homework and classes.

Matthews has a gym membership at home and is planning to work out two or three times while he’s home for the holiday.

“I feel like I have more time when I work out at home,” Matthews said. “My family all lives near each other, so I don’t really have to travel much over the holidays.”

But some students don’t have a gym membership to use over breaks. Will Roxtrum, ’17, canceled his gym membership because it didn’t make sense to pay a monthly fee for something that he would only use a handful of times throughout the year.

“When I’m home for a break, I usually just try to run a couple of miles once or twice,” he said. “It’s not as much as I work out at school, but it’s nice to get some exercise in to help stay in shape.”

Conor Lesh, assistant director of recreation at Saint Joseph’s University, said that students shouldn’t worry too much about overindulging over the holiday. According to Lesh, fitness is more about the long run, and it’s OK to relax and enjoy yourself on a holiday like Thanksgiving.

“If I had to give anyone a tip, it would

be to look at the bigger picture,” he said.

“Don’t feel guilty about that meal, about indulging, about enjoying yourself as long as you can get back on track on your next meal.”

For those students who aren’t going home for Thanksgiving, Lesh said that the university makes a concerted effort to provide reasonable fitness center hours for students to give them a chance to continue to work out even when many other school facilities are closed. The university’s recreational facilities will be open the entire Thanksgiving break except for Thursday and Friday.

“During a break, there isn’t a major influx of students,” said Lesh. “During a holiday you don’t have to worry about that 5 p.m. crowd coming in, so whatever works best for your schedule is going to be the best time to get in here.”

So go ahead and indulge in your Thanksgiving dinner, but remember to make use of any free time you have to work out if you’re motivated enough to do so.

A night that beats out New Years KATIE FARLEY ’16 Special to the Hawk Forget Black Friday—for most college students, it’s Thanksgiving Eve that is most anticipated during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest drinking night of the year for college students, who tend return home and reconnect with friends over a few drinks.

“It’s probably my favorite day of the year to be honest, way better than New Years, because the expectation just isn’t as high,” said Connor Finucane, ’16.

Finucane will be doing a bar crawl with his high school friends in his hometown of Rochester, New York.

“There isn’t much that compares to drinking with your high school friends,” said Finucane.

Nicollette Sheets, ’16, will be heading home to Washington Township in New Jersey. She and her high school friends have a tradition of meeting at the same bar there every year.

“It’s just overall a really good time,” Sheets said. “You get to see a lot of people from your childhood for probably the only time that you will see them all year. It’s just really great to see everybody.”

What helps make Thanksgiving Eve possible for so many college students is the fact that many of them have little responsibility over the Thanksgiving break. They are able to spend Thursday recovering from a night out on Wednesday.

“Thanksgiving’s probably the best day of the year to be hungover,” said Maddie Chew, ’16. “It’s pretty much a pass to sleep ‘til two, then go downstairs and stuff your face.”

Here in Philadelphia, George Leflar, manager at McGillan’s Olde Ale House is bracing for the onslaught of college students making their way back home to Philadelphia for the holidays.

“Yeah, we’re definitely getting ready for Thanksgiving Eve,” Leflar said. “Between kids being home from college and everyone having off from work the next day, we expect a huge influx from the typical crowd. It’s definitely one of the biggest, if not the biggest, nights of the year.”

Manayunk bars, vacant of all of the Saint Joseph’s University students who head home for the holidays, tend to carry on just fine without them.

Regardless of where you find yourself this Thanksgiving Eve, be sure to take advantage of seeing old friends and enjoy the holiday by checking out the nightlife in your area.

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Over/Under with Stephanie Schallenhammer KAREN FUNARO ’16 Lifestyle Editor

Poetry

Dry ice

“Underrated. I’m actually published in a poem, I forget the name of the book, but I was published in the beginning of high school for it. It’s called ‘I Am.’ Sometimes as an escape I write my own poetry.”

“Underrated. Working in the lab with dry ice is super awesome and extremely cool; I’m such a nerd.”

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The Hawk got to speak with Stephanie Schallenhammer, ’16, a teaching assistant for the Chemistry department, member of the Molloy Chemical Society, and the school’s orchestra. A self-proclaimed “nerd,” Stephanie shared with us her insights on working with dry ice, graduated cylinders, and all things Lilly Pulitzer.

Lip gloss “Underrated, I love lip gloss. It is the one thing that I always wear; it’s my go-to. Any kind of pink shimmery lip gloss is my favorite.”

Lily Pulitzer

“I would say overrated just because I never had sushi.”

“I think it’s underrated. I took art lessons for 12 years and my mom has framed a lot of my artwork throughout my house back in Jersey.”

Steak

Contact lenses

Piano/Cello - “Piano, I’ve been playing the piano for 16 years and I am most comfortable playing it. Especially because it has more of a melody.”

Pumpkin/Peppermint iced coffees - “With winter coming up, definitely peppermint.”

Combat boots/High boots - “High boots, because they are more my sense of style. I probably have like 10 pairs of high boots and I love them.”

“Overrated. I’ve never had steak either. I’m a super picky eater, so I have been trying to branch out and try new foods, but steak and sushi are just some of the foods I haven’t tried yet.”

“I personally don’t wear contacts, so I would say they are overrated. I wear glasses. So if I’m walking on campus and don’t have my glasses on, I can’t really see people and can’t say hi to them.”

‘Gossip Girl’/‘Full House’ - “I think it’s a tie. I’ve only finished the first four season of ‘Gossip Girl’ because I got busy, but I have seen every episode of ‘Full House’ multiple times.”

Turkey

Guitars

Baking/Cooking - “Baking, desserts are way better than actual food.”

“Overrated, not a turkey fan. For my family, on Thanksgiving we do a pasta dinner—lots of courses with homemade Italian soup. We have turkey, but I prefer everything else. “

“Overrated, just because there are so many other instruments out there that people use to make beautiful music, although the guitar is an awesome instrument.”

Eye shadow

“Overrated. Everyone in my high school wore Lily Pulitzer, and I just want to be different. I don’t like the fact that everyone knows exactly what print you are wearing.

Also it’s too spring and colorful, it reminds me of Easter all the time and I don’t like that.”

Painting

This/That

“Underrated. I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube tutorials for how to do the smoky eye, but it’s definitely an addition to a weekend-out wardrobe.”

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‘Thin-spiration’ “Underrated, because people sometimes need an inspiration to see throughout their day. Although I don’t think that having it as the background of your phone is that necessary, you can put pictures on your cabinets or wherever food may be as your inspiration to eat healthy.”

Courtney’s corner: Microwave recipes

Snickers/Twix - “Snickers, they have more texture and more ingredients, and they are more delicious.”

Beakers/Graduated cylinder - “Graduated cylinders because they are a better way to be more precise.”

Curly hair/Straight hair - “Curly hair, my hair is always curly. It’s naturally curly.”

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2. Microwave for this mixture for 4 minutes. Stir the quinoa after the 4 minutes are up, then microwave again for another 3 minutes.

3. Put a paper town over the quinoa and let it sit for a few minutes to cool.

4. Stir in the other teaspoon of butter as well as the milk, maple syrup, and fruit.

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4. Add all ingredients together and microwave for 1 minute.

SCALLOPED POTATOES Ingredients: 2 peeled, sliced potatoes 1 medium onion, sliced 3 teaspoons of butter Salt/pepper/paprika 6 teaspoons milk 1. Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water.

2. Put the sliced onion in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute.

3. Butter a bowl and layer in the potato and onion slices, making sure the potatoes are the first and last layer. This prevents the onions from burning the ruining the bowl. Also make sure to add salt, pepper, and paprika after each layer.

4. After the last layer, pour the milk all over the top and evenly distribute the butter on top.

5. Finish off with salt, pepper, and paprika.

After seasoning the last layer, microwave for 8-10 minutes.

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Hawks downed in season opener at ranked Rutgers

Junior Sarah Fairbanks shoots a jumpshot last season against Saint Louis. Photo by Shannon Adams ’16

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he Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team got off to a rough start on Friday, Nov. 14 when they were routed by No. 24 Rutgers 76-52. After playing a close first half against the Scarlet Knights, only trailing 30-24, Rutgers outscored the Hawks 46-28 in the second half.

St. Joe’s looked like they may have had a chance at the beginning of the second half. Coming out strong with a jumper by junior captain Sarah Fairbanks followed by a free throw from junior Ciara Andrews, the Hawks had cut Rutgers’ lead to 30-27.

But that was the last time the game was even remotely close.

Rutgers then went on a 12-2 run to expand their lead to 42-29, and the Hawks wouldn’t narrow the gap any closer than 10 beyond that point.

The Hawks played miserably on the offensive side of the floor for both halves, shooting 9-31 (29 percent) from the field in the first half, and 9-27 (33.3 percent) in the

Men’s soccer ends rollercoaster season Hawks defeated by Dayton, finish season 7-7-4 JAY WADYKA ’16 Hawk Staff

second half. Rutgers played stout defense the entire game, and didn’t allow St. Joe’s to capitalize on any easy baskets.

Only one of the three captains for the Hawks had an impressive outing. Fairbanks shot 7-13 from the field while amassing 16 points and five rebounds for the Hawks during her 37 minutes on the court. The other two captains didn’t fare so well.

Breakout senior star Natasha Cloud couldn’t find her offensive game against Rutgers. Although contributing an impressive 10 assists and six rebounds for the Hawks, Cloud shot a miserable 1-6 from the field for just three points.

Senior captain Ashley Robinson had an even worse game, shooting 0-5 from the field and was unable to even register a point. Although she brought down five rebounds, Robinson also had two costly turnovers in just a mere 20 minutes of playing time.

On a more positive note for the Hawks, Andrews made an uplifting effort against the Scarlet Knights. Andrews played 33 minutes, scored 19 points, and pulled down six rebounds for St. Joe’s.

For the Scarlet Knights, Tyler Scaife led the way in terms of scoring. Scaife shot 9-13 from the field, including 5-6 from the charity stripe, to rack up 23 points for Rutgers as their leading scorer.

Another outstanding performance for Rutgers was from Betnijah Laney, who amassed a double-double in the first game of the season. Laney shot 5-13 from the floor for 10 points and 13 rebounds. To add to her impressive outing, Laney threw in three steals and an assist in her team-leading 36 minutes on the floor.

Many other Rutgers players had impressive games. Briyona Canty had 16 points, eight rebounds, and five rebounds on 6-10 shooting. Kahleah Copper added 14 points and two steals for the Scarlet Knights in their blowout victory.

St. Joe’s was one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the nation last season, but nobody in the Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey would have guessed that from the way the Hawks shot their free throws on Friday.

The Hawks shot a mere 12-22 (54.5 percent) from the charity stripe, and al-

though they didn’t have a chance in the game regardless, it’s not a good sign looking forward for a team who relies heavily on making their free throws.

Another discouraging statistic for St. Joe’s was their turnover margin. After a gut-wrenching 21 turnovers for the Hawks, compared to 11 for Rutgers, St. Joe’s will need to focus more on careful passing and fewer mental errors if they want to stay in the game against quality opponents. Captains Cloud and Fairbanks combined for nine turnovers, which isn’t an encouraging sign for two of the team leaders.

Rutgers is an extremely good team, but the Hawks are expected to be a quality team as well, led by Cloud. Even though Cloud added 10 assists and six rebounds, 1-6 shooting for three points isn’t going to cut it for the catalyst of the Hawks’ squad as they progress in their season. If the Hawks are looking to be near the top in the Atlantic 10 once again, they will need a better offensive effort from senior captain Natasha Cloud.

In their final game of the season against Dayton last Sunday, the men’s soccer team honored their five seniors. This recognition was much deserved, considering this senior class is responsible for leading the Hawks to their best record in the past 13 seasons.

The Hawks started off the 2014 season strong and had a 5-1-3 record through nine games. However, the team would go 2-6-1 in the second half of the season and miss out on the A-10 tournament. Despite this disappointment at the end of the season, there is much to be optimistic about.

Assistant Coach Pat Morris is very excited about the future of the program. He said, “The team’s senior leadership resulted in younger players buying into the system, players maturing on and off the field, and learning what it takes to play college soccer at a high level.” The senior class’ importance to this team cannot be stressed enough and

goes beyond the stat sheet. “This senior class changed the program’s culture,” says Morris.

When the seniors joined the team in 2011 – except for senior Jake Mulinge, who transferred from Fairleigh Dickinson after his freshman year – the Hawks won two games.

However, four years of hard work and dedication have paid off and resulted in the Hawk’s best season in over a decade.

Not only did the senior class lead the team in the locker room, they led on the field as well. Seniors Mike Glazer and Jake Nelson were first and second, respectively, in total points for the Hawks. However, the breakout star of the season was freshman goalie Bobby Edwards. Edwards started in 14 of the 15 games he played, had an impressive 0.99 goals against average, and a .776 save percentage. Edwards provided stability in net this season and will be looked upon to lead the Hawks’ defense

moving forward. The Hawks will also return junior forwards Mark Colville and Emmanuel Temeh next season. Both players had three goals and two assists this season and were vital players for the Hawks.

Along with junior midfielder Tim Lazorko, Temeh and Colville will be looked to lead the team as seniors next season.

Overall, the 2014 season was a success for the program despite missing the Atlantic 10 tournament. The team improved and saw the emergence and impact of their underclassmen throughout the year, and will hope to see continued growth during the offseason. The Hawks are in a good position moving forward and should be optimistic that they have what it takes to contend for an Atlantic 10 tournament spot next season.

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Hawks get Jones’d at the buzzer Men’s basketball falls to Fairleigh Dickinson 58-57

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he Saint Joseph’s University men’s basketball team got off to a rough start as they fell to Fairleigh Dickinson by a score of 58-57 in their season opener on Friday, Nov. 14. Hosting the game at Michael J. Hagan Arena, the Hawks entered the game with the upper hand.

Prior to the start of the game, St. Joe’s raised the banner commemorating the Atlantic 10 Championship from last year’s historic season. The Hawks return two starters from last season’s squad who are now this year’s team captains, senior Chris Wilson and sophomore DeAndre’ Bembry.

The Hawks have also decided to don a commemorative “JR” patch this season for Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay, who passed away in April.

But once the Hawks took the court after the inspiring pre-game festivities, the game began to go downhill. Although the score was close throughout the first half, St. Joe’s ended up shooting an underwhelming 10-29 (34.5 percent) from the field, including 2-9 from beyond the arc.

St. Joe’s held the first half lead for the majority of the time, up until the 3:08 mark when the Knights’ senior leader Mustafaa Jones made a layup which put Fairleigh Dickinson up 24-23. After continuing to trade layups for the last three minutes, the Knights took the lead into the locker room at halftime by a score of 28-25.

St. Joe’s came out with much more enthusiasm after the break.

The Hawks ended up shooting the ball with much more success in the second half than they did before the break, knocking down 12-26 (46.2 percent) of their shots.

Their struggles from beyond the arc continued to hinder their play as they only shot 3-11 (27.3 percent) from three-point range.

The game was back-and-forth throughout the second half. With a 57-55 advantage, St. Joe’s Wilson then missed an essential three-pointer with 21 seconds left to give Fairleigh Dickinson one final chance.

The Knights’ Mustafaa Jones got the ball beyond the arc and drained the game-winning three pointer with just over three seconds left to down the Hawks in their season opener.

As Hagan Arena went silent, the Hawks had dropped their first game of the season to Fairleigh Dickinson, 58-57.

“I think more than it being about that shot, it’s crediting them [Farleigh Dickinson]. They played well, but I think we played ourselves into that position. I would’ve liked for us to not have been in that position in the first place,” said Wilson.

After the game, the players were understandably upset the way the final few minutes played out. Although it was a tough way to lose, Wilson kept his composure and explained what went wrong.

“The last four or five minutes of the game I can’t remember us getting more than one or two stops, and you’re not going to beat a lot of teams like that,” said Wilson.

Jones, along with hitting the game winning shot, had a great all-around performance for the Knights. Shooting 5-12 from

Top left: DeAndre’ Bembry saving a loose ball Top right: Javon Baumann pulling down a rebound Bottom: Chris Wilson dribbling the ball up the court Photos by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

the field for 13 points, along with three assists and three steals, Jones was the most integral player for Fairleigh Dickinson to come to Hawk Hill and defeat St. Joe’s.

Growing up just a few blocks from Hawk Hill, this was a special moment for Jones.

“Yeah, he works out here over the summer, so we’re cool,” said Wilson. “I wasn’t really thinking about that to be honest, like in the game I’m just thinking about how we can get a stop and can win. I’m sure it’s great for him to come back to his hometown and hit a shot like that, but it’s not good for us.”

While outrebounding the Knights tremendously, 44-28, the Hawks struggled mightily with turnovers. St. Joe’s compiled

16 turnovers; seven of the eight players who saw time on the floor had multiple giveaways. Fairleigh Dickinson had a mere seven turnovers, which ended up making the difference in the game.

It was repeated mental errors that hurt the Hawks and led to the loss of their season opener. Remember, it was the season opener, and there are many new faces on this Hawks’ squad. After a few more practices and preparing for the rest of the season, St. Joe’s should be able to right the ship and see smoother sailing in their next stretch of games.

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Women’s soccer loses to Dayton Flyers 2-1 in Atlantic 10 Championship ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor

On Nov. 6, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team finished their season with a 2-1 overtime loss to Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Championship quarterfinals match at Baujan Field. Going into the match, the Hawks were ranked as the sixth seed in the tournament, while Dayton was ranked as the third seed.

Dayton scored the first goal of the game thanks to Ashley Campbell, who found the back of the lower left corner of the net at the 8:07 mark. However, the Hawks’ superstar sophomore Emily Gingrich—a name frequently mentioned this

season due to her consistently outstanding play—knotted the game at 1-1, netting her 14th goal of the season.

During the first period in overtime, Dayton’s Erin O’Malley scored the game-winning goal on a pass from Nicole Waters. The Hawks ended their season on a disappointing note, falling to Dayton 2-1.

The goal scored by Gingrich marked something more significant than just the game-tying goal. With it, she tied the record for single-season goals scored with a total of 14. This record was previously set

by Ali Wean in 2006. Gingrich also finished the season by setting the single-season record for shots recorded with 93 and finished second in points with a total of 31.

Hawks goalkeeper, junior Allison Ebling, set the record for saves in the A-10 Championship game, recording eight total saves.

The game against Dayton marked the final time some of the essential Hawks will step on the field. The soccer team said goodbye to their senior class of players, including key members such as seniors Jill Root, Emily Irons, McHale Perkins, Katie Beattie, and Kelsey Marchesano. They became the third senior class to play in multiple A-10 postseason tournaments.

However, with seven current freshmen and seven sophomores, the Hawks will now look to fill in the necessary holes made by the departing seniors.

Junior forward Olivia McEachern finished this season second in goals with a total of five, trailing Gingrich’s 14. McEachern also had five assists on the season. Next year, McEachern will be a senior leader on the team and look to continue her offensive success.

Ultimately, despite the loss to Dayton, the Hawks had an impressive season, the highlight of which was appearing in the Atlantic-10 Championship for the fifth time.

They also tied the single-season record for wins, finishing with an 11-9-0 record. Next season they will look to make another appearance in the Atlantic 10 Championship with a revitalized squad of incoming freshman and maturing young Hawks.