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Faculty S t u d e n t s p ro t e s t FRUSTRATION GROWS
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Department of Public Safety Reports (Feb. 21-Feb. 27) February 21 Public Safety was notified of juveniles throwing snowballs at vehicles in the 5600 block of Overbrook Avenue. Philadelphia Police Detail Team responded and detained one juvenile.
February 22 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a Saint Joseph’s University student inside of a suite in LaFarge Residence Center.
February 24 Public Safety was notified of $8.00 currency being found inside of an elevator in Rashford Hall. Public Safety secured the currency at Headquarters. Public Safety was notified of a suspicious person sitting inside of a black van near the 63rd Street Train Station. Philadelphia Police Detail Team responded but was unable to locate the person.
Public Safety was notified in regards to a St. Joe’s student being cited for public urination near the area of the 63rd Street Station.
February 25
A St. Joe’s student notified Public Safety that person(s) unknown removed a purse from her backpack while attending a class in Post Hall. Incident is under investigation.
A St. Joe’s student notified Public Safety that person(s) unknown removed a full-length black coat from an unsecured locker in O’Pake Center. Incident is under investigation.
Public Safety was notified in regards to a St. Joe’s student being arrested in Kutztown, Pennsylvania for underage possession of alcohol. The student was taken to the Berks County Sheriff ’s Department where he was processed and then released.
Public Safety was notified of a suspicious person sitting inside of Post Learning Commons. Philadelphia Police Detail Team responded and escorted the person out of the building without incident.
February 23
Public Safety was notified of a gas odor coming from an apartment in Lancaster Court Hastings building. Property Management notified and resolved the issue.
No incidents to report.
Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police Department in regards to a
St. Joe’s student being arrested for public drunkenness and underage possession of alcohol. The student was taken to the Lower Merion Department where he was processed and then released.
February 27
February 26
Public Safety was notified of several St. Joe’s students attempting to swipe other students in by using other people’s ID cards at Rashford Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Residence Life was notified.
Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a room on the third floor of the Sourin Residence Center. A search of the hallway by Public Safety and Residence Life revealed no signs of marijuana or drug paraphernalia.
ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS
A St. Joe’s student notified Public Safety that person(s) unknown removed an iPhone, which was left unattended inside of a suite in the LaFarge Residence Center. Incident is under investigation. Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that person(s) urinated on a bed inside a room of Villiger Hall. Incident is under investigation. Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm at Morris Quad Townhouses. Preliminary investigation revealed steam from a shower activated the alarm. Facilities Management notified. Public Safety was notified of a suspicious person sitting inside of a classroom in Merion Hall. Investigation revealed the person turned out to be a St. Joe’s student. No further action is being taken at that time.
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‘Where’s the magis?’ Students gather outside of BOT meeting to protest grievances GARRETT MILEY ’15 Editor in Chief Saint Joseph’s University students, upset over a lack of transparency, organized a protest outside of McShain Hall as the Board of Trustees met in the Haub Executive Center on the fifth floor. The organizers, Felicia Carter, ’14 and Chanelle Greene, ’14, cited “seeming incompetence and obvious shortsightedness of the university’s administrators” in an email sent to all faculty members inviting them to the gathering. The gathering was organized after the Faculty Senate unanimously passed a vote of no confidence against Louis Mayer, ’79, Ph.D., vice president of financial affairs, and John Smithson, ’68, senior vice president, calling for their resignations on Feb. 25. “I feel like we have been silenced,” Greene told The Hawk. “We’ve been told that everything is okay, but it’s not...we just want to do something about it.” Students and faculty began to gather outside of McShain Hall shortly after 10 a.m., and formal protesting began at 11 a.m., the start of university free period. A group of roughly 100 protesters sang “Open the Eyes of My Heart” led by a guitarist, and then began chanting,
“Where’s the magis?” The significant turnout of both students and faculty to express their displeasure with the lack of transparency at the university made an impact on Ken Weidner, Ph.D., professor of management. “There are stereotypes about students today that they are apathetic, uninformed, or don’t care, or are self-centered,” Weidner said. “I think both what our students have said and how they said it …puts a number of those stereotypes to rest. I was very impressed by and proud of our students’ understanding of what is going on and their ability to articulate what they felt and what they thought about it.” Lower Merion police were noticeably present at the demonstration, parked on Lapsley Lane. According to John Gallagher, director of Public Safety and Security, it was normal protocol. “We’re [Public Safety] non-sworn officers so we have to acquiesce to the sworn officers of the Civil Affairs Unit of the Philadelphia police department to tell us what to do if they go over to the city side,” Gallagher said. “So we have to notify law enforcement; it’s mandatory.” The protest drew to a close around 11:45 a.m. as students and faculty began to disperse from the area. Nicholas Paolizzi, ’15, student body president, said he was encouraged by the student turnout and their passion for resolving
the issues. “I’m really glad that students were able to come here and voice their opinions on this issue. I’m really happy to see the students feel passionate about an issue,” Paolizzi said. “I’m glad that they were able to do that. “They should always feel that their voice is heard from their representatives on the student senate and that their voice is heard specifically on this issue and the resolution that I presented to the Board of Trustees earlier this morning,” said Paolizzi. When asked about his thoughts on the protest, University Provost Brice Wachterhauser, Ph.D., shared his thoughts. “I think the student protest was legitimate and orderly and an appropriate way for students to express their opinion,” said Wachterhauser. Students await a direct response from the administration following the protest.
Erin Raftery, ’15, conducted interviews for this article Photos by Shannon Adams, ’16
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KAREN FUNARO ’16 & CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Features Editors
tudents involved in the ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) program affiliated with Drexel University participate in a combined five-hour class and lab in addition to the required course load from Saint Joseph’s University. The ROTC program at Drexel is an army leadership course designed to train college students in preparation for future army involvement. The program caters to other schools in the Philadelphia area as well, such as the University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle University, Temple University, Philadelphia University, and the University of the Sciences. Although the ROTC students are participating in additional college classes, academic credit and recognition from St. Joe’s is not given to these students. “With ROTC, planning a schedule – especially if you’re given a bad selection time – is hard, and at some point, your schedules are going to conflict if you don’t have priority registration,” said William Hedley, a student enrolled in Drexel’s ROTC, ’16. St. Joe’s students participating in the Drexel ROTC program desire academic credit or priority registration. In addition, the typical schedule for the St. Joe’s student enrolled in Drexel’s Army ROTC can be deemed as very demanding, a sentiment echoed by Vincent Murphy, a graduate student for the class of 2015. “Every Tuesday and Thursday I have to wake up at 5 a.m. in order to make it to Drexel at 6:25 a.m. when class starts. I don’t get back to Manayunk usually until 12 o’clock, and then I have night class at St. Joe’s at 6 p.m. so I’m pretty tired at that point, so it sometimes can be a lot,” said Murphy. Not only has the university failed to grant credit to these students enrolled in Drexel ROTC, most professors are equally unaware of student involvement within this program; and oftentimes, they confuse the Drexel program with the St. Joe’s Air Force ROTC program. Hedley, ’16, another student enrolled in Drexel’s ROTC, explained, “When you tell them [professors] at first, they don’t know. They’re surprised, they’re like, ‘Oh, it’s not Air Force?’ and you’re like, ‘No, I do Army ROTC at Drexel,’ and you have to explain to them why you might have to do things a little differently.” Ronald DuFresne, associate professor of management and a ’94 graduate of West Point Military Academy who spent five years total serving as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army, says the comparison of a student athlete and an ROTC student is a viable one. “I think to argue that they are very similar [to student athletes] makes a lot of sense. In terms of time demand, in terms of the role that athletics play here in augmenting student development, you could say the same thing with the ROTC program; it serves to augment
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Fraternities and sororities of Saint Joseph’s University have received sanctions for the remainder of the spring 2014 semester. Jennifer Tomasetti, associate director for leadership and Greek Life, sent an email on Feb. 17 to all chapter and council presidents enumerating the sanctions for the Spring 2014 semester. The Greek community will have neither formals nor overnight formals/social functions for the rest of the semester, and each chapter is required to take part in an “Alcohol Use and Fraternity” program through Wellness, Alcohol & Drug Education (WADE), competition events will no longer occur during Greek Week, and there will be more community programming to be announced in the future. An email from anonymoussjustudents@gmail.com was sent to various members of the university community on Jan. 30 under the alias of “Lola McKenna.” There was also a Twitter handle created and used under @LolaMckenna1. The email expressed disdain at the way certain Greek members were behaving and attached various Twitter posts, videos, and pictures of Greek members and others participating in illegal drinking and drug use as proof of this behavior. The email warned that if nothing were done to change the behavior of Greek Life members in three months, the anonymous person (or group) would send a similar email with evidence specifically incriminating Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), which they incorrectly cited as “Alpha Omega Pi.” Some students in the Greek community feel that these sanctions are unfair because not all of the sororities and fraternities were present in the email. They question why all of Greek Life must pay for the behavior of a few of its members. “I think that for the fraternities and the sororities that were not in violation of any of the standards, I think that it’s a little much,” said Nicholas Paolizzi, ’15, student body president, who is also in Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. “The actions of a few unfortunately represent the actions of all of us in the eyes of the school,” added Jonathon Kent, ’15, another member of Lambda Chi Alpha as well as the Inter-fraternal Council. According to Tomasetti, however, the sanctions were not only a result of the email, but of various other issues concerning Greek Life as well. “While findings that were a result of an investigation into allegations from the anonymous email did play a role, that is certainly not the only incident that lead to community-wide sanctions. There is one other issue that is currently under investigation that I cannot comment on, but our office’s response has been to a number of issues,” said Tomasetti in an email response.
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Students in Drexel ROTC want recognition from St. Joe’s whole-student development, the same way athletics should do here, and I think in many cases it does do here,” said DuFresne. St. Joe’s is not alone in refusing to offer academic credit to cadets in the Drexel program as UPenn does not either. Drexel and the University of the Sciences do offer academic credit, however. Drexel also awards its Army ROTC students priority registration in addition to academic recognition, both of which are desired by St. Joe’s students involved in the program. Patrick McCluskey, a junior cadet at St. Joe’s, strongly feels that to be given academic credit is a benefit deserved of those involved in ROTC because of the time commitment, responsibility, and dedication the program requires. DuFresne is a strong proponent of ROTC students receiving recognition from the university, whether through academic credit, priority registration, or an open communication between professor and student about their commitment to the program and its influence on them as a St. Joe’s student. He explains that some universities do not agree with the military industrial complex and do not actively support ROTC programs. However, St. Joe’s has an Air Force ROTC detachment; therefore, it would make sense that they would accept credit for an ROTC program. “ROTC is very demanding, and it is in many ways just like any of our other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities,” said DuFresne. “This is really about whole-person development, and a lot of the coursework is around leadership development and it is something that any school, from my perspective at least, as it pertains to the development of the cadet, is great… it makes a lot of sense for us to seek ways in supporting our cadets, because it is a valuable and really demanding program for them.” United States Air Force Lt. Col. James Turnbull, commander of the Saint Joseph’s University Air Force ROTC Detachment 750, provided evidence that this lack of university recognition for ROTC students is a common problem. Turnbull feels that ROTC students should at least be awarded priority registration, even if all schools involved cannot agree upon academic credit. “It would be much easier if it was a blanket policy so that all ROTC students get priority registration. I would love for that to happen,” said Turnbull. DuFresne agreed, saying, “Priority registration doesn’t cost anyone anything, if it helps them balance their time, I think it makes a lot of sense,” said DuFresne. Despite students in the Drexel ROTC program wanting academic credit and priority registration, neither is offered at St. Joe’s at this time.
Greek Life faces community-wide repercussions
ERIN RAFTERY ’15 News Editor
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Faculty Senate calls for resignation of Mayer, Smithson ERIN RAFTERY ’15 News Editor Saint Joseph’s University Faculty Senate passed a vote of no confidence against Louis Mayer, ’79, Ph.D., vice president of financial affairs, and John Smithson, ’68, senior vice president, on Feb. 25. At 11 a.m., the Faculty Senate gathered in Mandeville 107 with 161 faculty members present. Robert Moore, Ph.D., faculty senate president, opened the meeting by stating, “Our purpose is to discuss issues affecting SJU from a faculty perspective.” During the meeting, Moore confirmed that Brice Wachterhauser, Ph.D., was dismissed and did not voluntarily step down from his position as provost of the university, as was announced in the Feb. 6 email from C. Kevin Gillespie, ’72, S.J. Shortly following this announcement, the Faculty Senate passed a resolution regarding their interest in faculty involvement in the search for an interim provost, who will fill the position of chief academic officer to succeed Wachterhauser. In the resolution presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, the senate expressed their concern over the possibility of an interim provost being chosen by “non-academic officers of the administration without sufficient and proper regard for academic qualifications,” and stressed in their resolution the desire for an interim provost who would fit “appropriate academic qualifications.” The Faculty Senate also passed a resolution supporting members who may wish to resign from their positions on the Budgetary Advisory Committee (BAC), Institutional Planning Committee (IPC), RCM Implementation Task Force, and Shared Governance Task Force. Many faculty members cite that these governance bodies have not been functioning, and that faculty members have not had significant input in recent decisions. “The Institutional Planning Committee, from my perspective, hasn’t been functioning for 20 years at least,” said Francis G. Lee, Ph.D., professor of political science. He added, “If the governance structure is basically a joke, why should the faculty participate in it?” Phyllis Anastasio, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology and president of the CAS College Council, explained that three faculty members – Moore, Ferdinand Wirth, Ph.D., chair of food marketing and president of the Haub School of Business College Council, and herself – were appointed to Gillespie’s Cabinet. This move was in response to the Shared Governance external review conducted in spring of 2013, which cited issues within the existing St. Joe’s shared governance system. Anastasio was also appointed to the Shared Governance Task Force, along with other faculty and administrators, which was created in direct response to the external review. The SGTF met once on Oct. 2 and not again until Feb. 19. In addition, the Advisory Board on Faculty Compensation (ABFC) met on Dec. 13 and then not again until Feb. 24, two days before the Board of Trustees meeting when budgetary decisions were made. Further, the Budget Advisory Committee, another shared governance body that allows faculty members to have input in budgetary decisions, has only met once. “I am on the Budget Advisory Committee and I have been for over 20 years. In my opinion, the BAC no longer exists,” said Moore. The resolution stated that faculty members feel their contributions to these committees are “largely futile,” and that the faculty senate wants “a Saint Joseph’s University that is a model of effective governance, education, and management.” Discussing the issue of shared governance generally, University Provost Brice Wachterhauser, Ph.D., said, “It’s very, very important for everybody involved to try to preserve these vehicles of shared governance as meaningful vehicles; where there is real input, there’s real deliberation, there’s a real possibility of making a difference. That’s an ongoing challenge and I think it’s more of a challenge frankly when there’s a lot of change going on, and things are happening very quickly, and decisions have to be made.” In addition, in a joint statement released by the Board of Trustees on March 3, the issue of shared governance was addressed. “Finally, it is our expectation that a workable and robust Shared Governance process will be put forward expeditiously by the appointed Task Force and follow the original charge given by Father Gillespie,” said the statement. The Faculty Senate concluded their meeting by passing a vote of no confidence against Mayer and Smithson. The senate voted unanimously for Mayer and Smithson to resign, with four abstentions. The Faculty Senate’s resolution said that Mayer was called to resign due to “his failure to responsibly or effectively manage the Office of Financial Affairs, and a loss of confidence in the Office of Financial Affairs across the university.” Smithson was called to resign, according to the resolution, for his “failure to provide direct and sound explanations for decisions, and provide supporting evidence in the form of credible data.” The resolution also suggests that he was responsible for the FY13
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shortfall of $8 million, FY14 shortfall of $8.7 million, and the decision to enroll 1,500 students next fall. Additionally, the Faculty Senate implicated Smithson of failing to meet the major duties and powers of the senior vice president, particularly emphasizing Smithson’s ineffectiveness to provide timely and relevant information to the university community regarding recent changes and decisions – a duty that is outlined in Article 6 of the Saint Joseph’s University By-Laws, which state that the senior vice president should, “maintain open lines of communication, seek to understand thoroughly diverse points of view, [and] provide appropriate opportunity for input.” The resolution also suggested that the recent outcry by members of the faculty is the result of three years of financial and accounting inaccuracies by the university. “This is a sad day for the university community and the faculty in particular. This is an action, as seen here in evidence, that is widely supported,” said Moore, directly following the meeting. “It’s not a step that we took lightly. We didn’t want to go there; we wanted to try and find other means, but we were out of options,” added Ann Green Ph.D., professor of English. “I think it’s unfortunate. A no confidence vote is not something to be taken lightly; it’s not something that I wish on anyone,” said student body president Nicholas Paolizzi, ’15. When asked about the possibility of the University Student Senate also passing a vote of no confidence, Paolizzi responded, “We’re not pursuing that. That is not something that we feel that we can make… [an] informed decision [on], so we will not be proceeding with any no confidence resolutions at this time.” Gillespie also responded to the situation on Feb. 25 via the MySJU Town Hall forum, used by faculty and administrators for university communications. “It is clearly inappropriate, and in some cases illegal, to discuss personnel issues in a public forum. Further, I find some of the characterizations of existing members of the senior leadership team – especially those by individuals lacking full and accurate information – to be appalling. I will not address misinformation, biased comments, or inflammatory rhetoric in this or any other venue,” wrote Gillespie. Gillespie also sent an email to administration and staff on Feb. 26 that said, “The unfortunate actions taken by the Faculty Senate yesterday should not distract us from our jobs of providing a top-tier educational experience to our students.” “My first one would be I’m hopeful that the President and Trustees will respond affirmatively, and the second would be that this is not some faculty, this is the faculty,” said Ken Weidner, Ph.D., assistant professor of management, regarding his reaction to Gillespie’s multiple messages. In addition, Robert D. Falese, ’69, chairman of the Board of Trustees, released a statement in response to the situation on Feb. 25. 'The Board of Trustees looks forward to meeting with the faculty, but remains committed to the direction it has given to Father Gillespie and the administration to manage the university’s overall financial health while preserving and expanding its academic mission,” wrote Falese. “Bob Falese says we continue to look forward to working with the faculty, but we also continue to proceed as planned. I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know what that means,” responded Moore. Despite disappointment in the initial response from the administration, in moving forward from this decision, faculty members remain hopeful that changes will occur. “It sometimes takes major changes in leadership in order to effect a real change, but I think…that everyone really wants to help,” said Claire Simmers, Ph.D., chair of management and member of the IPC. “They believe in St. Joe’s, they believe in the mission, they want it to continue on and they want to be partners. It’s not adversarial, it’s not ‘us vs. them,’ it should be ‘we’.” “I am hopeful that the President and the Board will listen to and respond to affirmatively how the faculty have spoken,” added Weidner. “They are Trustees, and I think we have to trust that they will ask good questions and make good decisions.” However, according to a joint statement on March 3 from the Board of Trustees, “While the Board and President have an inherent and ongoing obligation to review the performance of senior officers, we affirm the current financial leadership of the institution.” John Smithson, senior vice president and Louis Mayer, Ph.D., vice president of financial affairs were both unavailable for comment.
This is a sad day for the university community and the faculty in particular. This is an action, as seen here in evidence, that is widely supported,” -Robert Moore, Ph.D., Faculty Senate president
Katryna Perera, ’16, assistant news editor, contributed to this article
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ccording to a new study by the Pew Research Center, the U.S. population will rise to 438 million in the year 2050, up from 296 million in 2005. As a result of these population swings, the Latino population will triple in size and will make up most of the U.S. population growth from 2005 through 2050. Hispanics will make up 29 percent of the U.S. population in 2050, compared with just 14 percent in 2005, and Caucasians will become a minority in the U.S. Saint Joseph’s University is working to bring some of this diversity to its campus. In the 2013 Middle States Review Self-Study, a document created with the efforts of various facets of Saint Joseph’s University, information about geographical and racial diversity within the student body has been examined. According to the study, 83.1 percent of the undergraduate class of St. Joe’s 2017 is Caucasian. Of the group of 1,275 students, 1,060 classify themselves as Caucasian or non-Hispanic. This number shows a small decrease of this group from last year’s senior class, which was 90.1 percent Caucasian. In the class of 2017, 25 students— making up 2.0 percent of the class—are nonresident aliens (NRA), or international students. This number has seen a steady increase over the past five years. According to Maureen Mathis, assistant provost of enrollment and admissions, the St. Joe’s admissions goal is to have 1.5 percent of each freshman class comprised of international students. Comparatively, 12.5 percent of all Philadelphia residents were born outside of the U.S., according to The Pew Charitable Trusts 2013 City of Philadelphia Report. Although St. Joe’s met this goal with the university’s most recent freshman class, according to the Middle States Review, there is still work to be done. “SJU has come to recognize the importance of international recruitment, and is particularly interested in attracting international students with strong language skills and the willingness to pay full tuition. However, the University’s overall numbers for international students remain low and SJU continues to work on expanding international recruitment,” states the review. “I believe that international student enrollment is an area that needs to grow for St. Joe’s; these students need to have a stronger presence on campus,” said Mathis. To recruit students to St. Joe’s, the Office of Admissions has a specific associate director who travels to market the university through high school visits and American education fairs and works with international enrollment. Although undergraduate international admissions rates remain low, the university generally does have a higher percentage of graduate international students. According to the review, “graduate international enrollment is higher, at around 5% of total graduate enrollment, but is somewhat lower than other benchmarked institutions.” Mathis has noticed that international graduate students are more likely to attend the Erivan K. Haub School of Business (HSB) than the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). “We have a great reputation,” said Mathis. “A lot of times, international students’ families, as they’re looking to go to the U.S., are looking for rankings. The Haub Business School—business schools in general— are ranked all of the time.” Geographic diversity is not the only factor of concern in the Middle States Review—according to the document; the university also strives to maintain a certain level of racial diversity. “Plan 2020 establishes a goal of having 12-15% of Undergraduate Day classes composed of students of color. Since 2007, the University has designated a Director of
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Student Recruitment and an admission counselor as multicultural recruiters, although all admissions staff members participate in these efforts as well. New initiatives that target students of color, such as visit programs, calling campaigns and mailings, and web broadcasts of interviews with students and faculty highlighting inclusiveness have been undertaken,” states the review. According to The Registrar’s Office, students of color in the freshman class make up 179 students, or 14 percent, of the class of 2017. This number has steadily risen since the class of 2013, which only had 92 students of color that made up 7.7 percent of the class. Monique Uy, ’14, secretary of Asian Students Association (ASA), shared her viewpoint on diversity at Hawk Hill. “When I was a freshman, coming in, I knew St. Joe’s was white, and it was Catholic. Because from home, I have a large group of Filipino friends…” said Uy. “I knew who my actual, individual friends were. Once I got here I was like, ‘I’m not home, like this is uncomfortable.’ The upperclassman who were on ASA back then took me under their wing…They showed me the ropes of what it’s like to be on this campus. That mentorship definitely helped.” Several resources and programs help reach out to surrounding communities and bring undergraduate students of color to Saint Joseph’s University. One of these programs is The Ignatian College Connection (ICC), a pre-collegiate program that brings high school students of color to campus to help them prepare for and expose them to a college environment. According to Valerie Dudley, Ph.D., director of institutional diversity, programs like these help Admissions bring in students of color as well as strengthen community outreach. Every year, students from ICC apply to St. Joe’s; five to six of these students receive full tuition scholarships. The amount of racial diversity is again higher within St. Joe’s graduate programs. In 2012, students of color made up 48 percent of the College of Professional and Liberal Studies. In that same year, all graduate programs were 21.5 percent comprised of students of color. Dudley, who was born and raised in the St. Joe’s area, brings forward an interesting viewpoint. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts 2013 City of Philadelphia Report, in the surrounding Philadelphia neighborhoods—Wynnefield/West Park, Overbrook, and West PhiladelphiaWest Market— the population is over 75 percent black. Despite challenges outlined in the Middle States Review, Mathis maintains that The Office of Admissions at St. Joe’s continues to strive to provide a diverse atmosphere on campus. “I think it’s important for all of our students at St. Joe’s to have a diverse environment in which they can learn in classroom and from each other,” said Mathis. “When all of our students leave here, they are going out into the world. Part of your Jesuit education is to give back to the community around you as well as to ‘Go forth and set the world on fire.’ The world isn’t small—the world is large. I think we have an obligation to give our students a diverse perspective.” Uy said that despite the efforts of the university, diversity could be approached from a different angle. The diversifying approaches of the university are not meeting the needs of the students. “I understand that’s hard if [the student population is] starting out with so many people from the same background,” said Uy. “People all have their own individual stories, but it’s really hard if people aren’t actually seeing and building relationships with people from other areas of life.”
Continued GREEK, from pg. 4 “That was just one more piece; it wasn’t like, ‘Oh, that email, so we’re reacting to that.’ This was something that had been in conversation months before that,” added Cary Anderson, vice president of Student Life. However, Paolizzi, Kent, and Brooke Severe, ’14, also a member of Greek Life on campus, all believe that the sanctions were in direct response to the email. “I think that this whole situation with anonymous emails and just how people are disrespecting their bodies basically, it just gets back to the fact that we’re forgetting why we were in this to begin with. It’s not just about the parties, it’s about something larger,” said Severe. Non-Greek students have a variety of perspectives on the situation. “I don’t think [the sanctions are] fair to the Greek organizations that weren’t a part of it, but at the same time I guess they’re trying to make an example,” said Kerry DiNardo, ’14. “It’s tough that it had to be that way, because it’s not fair to people that weren’t a part of it.” “Moving on from here, what we want to emphasize is that the actions of a few do not represent the actions of all of us,” concluded Kent. Jennifer Tomasetti, associate director for leadership and Greek Life, declined to interview in person. Lauren Principato, president of Alpha Phi, Alaina Stockhausen, president of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Allyson Langley, president of Alpha Gamma Delta, and Liz Anzevino, president of Alpha Omicron Pi declined to comment. Joey Bonner, president of Lambda Chi Alpha, Sean Serpe, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Sam Erkiletian, president of Sigma Pi, could not be reached to comment.
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Editorial
Time to say goodbye: Senior administrators must go Editor in Chief Garrett Miley ’15 MANAGING EDITOR Cat Coyle ’16 COPY CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 Business Director Teddy Ryan ’16 Faculty Adviser Dan Reimold News editor Erin Raftery ’15 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Katryna Perera ’16 OPINIONS EDITOR Joseph Cerrone ’14 FEATURES EDITOR Karen Funaro ’16 Connie Lunanova ’16 A&E EDITOR Caoimhe Nagle ’15 FASHION EDITOR Gillian Murphy ’14 FOOD EDITOR Katie Smith ’15 HEALTH EDITOR Gianna Melendez ’16 SPORTS EDITOR C.J. DeMille ’16 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Nate Vancil ’16 LAYOUT EDITOR Andrew Nguyen ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16
In order for the university to move forward, Smithson and Mayer must resign What does it mean to say that you have no confidence in someone? More than a mere expression of disappointment, such a formidable pronouncement surely digs deeper to the very core of a relationship. No confidence indicates a complete lack of trust and faith; it is not the sign of a temporarily broken relationship, but of one that has been shattered beyond repair. Yet, this is the state in which Saint Joseph’s University finds itself after the Faculty Senate’s recent vote of no confidence against two senior administrators. By asking for the resignations of John Smithson, ’68, senior vice president, and Louis Mayer, Ph.D., vice president of financial affairs, our professors have firmly stated their opposition to the leadership and policies of these two men. After several years of mounting tensions and deteriorating relations between the faculty and administration, it seems clear that the university would be better off if these two administrators left. While this situation is extremely painful for all members of our community, we strongly support the faculty’s vote of no confidence and ask that Smithson and Mayer resign their positions. We no longer trust these administrators to lead us through the terrible circumstances they are responsible for creating—they should take this opportunity to respectfully step aside so the university can move forward. Given the current negative climate on campus, it is important to make clear that the faculty’s vote is not an attempt to be sensational or gain attention. It is instead a necessary response to the plague of mismanagement and a lack of leadership that have been allowed to fester for far too long. Over the past several years, our professors have endured continually deteriorating working conditions—from cuts in development funds that support faculty research to higher class sizes and decreased health care benefits. In theory, a resolution for these grievances should be developed through shared governance, the process by which both administrators and faculty have decision-making power in the university. However, a recent review of our shared governance institutions indicated
that faculty input is rarely, if ever, taken into consideration by the administration. When understood in this context, the vote of no confidence is revealed to be a justifiable and valid move of last resort. With this situation reaching such an extreme, we desperately hoped that the administration would finally come to its senses and confront the issues openly and honestly. Yet early indicators point the other way; administrators have reiterated their entrenched, seemingly nonsensical positions and have hidden behind technology and official representatives. The prepared statements disseminated on the employee-only Town Hall forum and MySJU do nothing to address the legitimate concerns raised by the community—they instead repeat cherry-picked statistics about our bond rating and market value. Although University President C. Kevin Gillespie, ’72, S.J., has recently announced he will meet with select groups of students and faculty to hear their concerns, this maneuver is too little, too late. It is also surprising, given that Gillespie and Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Falese, ’69, declined to attend a special meeting of the Faculty Senate on Feb. 18, instead sending other administrators in their place. There is still time for the administration to reverse course and engage in a constructive conversation with the campus community, but the clock is quickly ticking. Although there are many immediate impacts of this situation, the issues highlighted by this crisis strike to the core of our identity as a university based in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition. Claims that our university is following best business practices may be soothing to the ears of administrators, but they are troublesome to those of us who know that education is not a business and should not be treated as such. Higher education requires us to look beyond the amount of money a department brings in and appreciate the intrinsic worth in scholarship and learning. Furthermore, the appalling treatment of our faculty is a flagrant affront to the values of social justice and community championed by our Jesuit tradition. We are deeply troubled that these issues continue to rise, even when faculty have made their position clear. Our university has reached a turning point—there is no going back from here—but we can still move forward. The administration has the ball in their hands and we sincerely ask that they take the necessary steps, including personnel adjustments, to restore the trust of the community and facilitate a constructive dialogue. We desperately need to turn the page and emerge from the nightmare that has engulfed us—but we can only do it together. —The Hawk Staff
Editorial
University must value student perspectives on crisis Students are stakeholders in the university and our voices deserve to be heard Over the past week, we have witnessed an unprecedented escalation of tensions at Saint Joseph’s University. Our administration and faculty continue to face off over the crises that engulf our community—at first glance it appears to be a mere repetition of the unfortunate series of events that have recently overtaken Hawk Hill. But this time it is different. In addition to the constituencies often involved in such spats, a new group of stakeholders has entered the fray: the students. In contrast to past situations, the students of St. Joe’s are no longer on the sidelines—they have taken to the field and have no intention of leaving. Although it is much easier to stay home and allow others to march, protest, chant, and demand change, it has finally come to the point where the cost of doing nothing is too high. In response to the administration’s refusal to increase transparency and address student concerns, members of the campus community participated in a protest outside of McShain Hall during the Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 27. This public expression of discontent was a groundbreaking event on our campus that illustrates the determination of our students and faculty to take a stand. It is important to recognize the courage and resolve of the organizers of the gathering, as well as that of all those who attended and expressed their concerns. Their actions are commendable and have greatly amplified the volume of student voices. Each student has the right to voice his or her opinions, and this demonstration is a fantastic example of the exercise of our freedoms of speech and assembly. Too often students may feel overwhelmed by the gravity of the problems our university faces; however, this protest stands as a testament that no challenge is so great that we will sacrifice our rights rather than face it. Nevertheless, last week’s gathering cannot be seen as an end in and of itself; instead, students must continue to place pressure on the administration to listen to our voices and heed our concerns. Moving forward, a clearer objective must be developed that can be championed by all students. Although there are surely numerous possible grievances—from the lack of communication between administrators and students to academic budget cuts—one
central focus would provide direction and unity to concerned students who want to push for change. Overall, students must maintain their passion and willingness to transform their concerns into concrete actions. As editors of the student newspaper, it is clear to us that the area with the greatest need of improvement is communication with students. We are rarely notified of the important issues facing the university and the few communications we have received are woefully inadequate. The prime example of this problem is the recent message from University President C. Kevin Gillespie, ’72, S.J., to students that was posted on MySJU. While the tone of his letter was pleasant, its content was belittling and irritating. We do not appreciate attempts to “put us in our place,” or tell us that all is well when it clearly isn’t. Instead of quelling student worries, such actions increase frustration among the student body, in and out of the classroom. Several possible solutions exist that would improve this situation. Firstly, more frequent communications regarding the state of the university should be made available to students. Whether these come from the president, the office of university communications, or even the faculty senate—such messages would allow students to be informed members of the community. Furthermore, there should be more frequent opportunities for students to directly address their concerns with Gillespie, preferably through a town hall meeting held monthly. Ensuring that students are educated and feel heard is a vital step to improving the state of our community. The necessity of adopting such reforms is obvious when assessing the current climate on campus. After several years, our financial and leadership woes have seeped into the classroom and are affecting our educational experience. Cancelled academic programing, low morale, and general uncertainty are only a few negative consequences of the current crisis that have been felt directly by students. This should not be the case—instead of assuring us that they are working to maintain the academic quality of our institution, administrators should put their words into action. Despite the many troubles plaguing Hawk Hill, we still find hope in the fact that students have stood up to confront the challenges we face. Instead of remaining silent, students have stated loudly that we should care; we should have grievances; we should question, challenge, and demand to be heard. We are valuable stakeholders who are essential to our university. Our voices matter and we will continue to speak out until someone starts to listen. —The Hawk Staff
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March 5, 2014
The Hawk
Reading between the lines In response to the crises currently facing the university community, President C. Kevin Gillespie, ’72, S.J., recently posted a message to students on the home page of MySJU. While the intent of the message was to ease concerns among the student body, many students felt it was condescending and did not sufficiently respond to their worries. In order to illustrate the frustration felt by many students, we have republished this letter with our commentary. This in no way is meant to be disrespectful, but instead is meant to use satire and humor to explain a newsworthy issue.
Hot/Not
Letter to the Editor
on Hawk Hill
To the Editor, Over the past few days, I have read several news stories and talked to several faculty members about the votes of “no confidence” as to Mr. Smithson and Dr. Mayer and the circumstances leading up to those votes.
HOT Students and faculty fight back In response to the many crises in finances and leadership facing the university community, last week the faculty and students voiced their frustration at a level yet unseen. On Tuesday, the faculty senate voted 157-0, with four abstentions, to pass a vote of no confidence against John Smithson, senior vice president, and Louis Mayer, Ph.D., vice president of financial affairs. This vote indicates that the faculty do not believe these men are fit to fulfill their jobs and asks them to resign. Later in the week, on Thursday, a group of approximately 100 students and faculty demonstrated outside of the Board of Trustees meeting in McShain Hall. These concrete expressions of discontent have had huge impacts on the climate at St. Joe’s.
Hawks inch closer to March Madness After a spat of recent wins, both the Saint Joseph’s University men’s and women’s basktetball teams are projected to earn berths in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The men have won 17 of their last 20 games, while the women head to the Atlantic 10 tournament this week. Overall, it looks like madness will be coming to Hawk Hill this March.
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Tortilla toaster in DB remains broken One of the greatest pleasures experienced by students on Hawk Hill is walking into the Declining Balance (DB) side of the Campion cafeteria and purchasing a warm Hawk Wrap. However, in recent days students have learned that the toaster used to heat the tortillas and melt the cheese in these delicious specialties is broken. While attempts to use the grill in the meantime has been partially successful, the toaster will need to be fixed soon. Until then, it is literally not hot.
As a proud alumnus of Saint Joseph’s University, I am a better person and a better attorney today as a result of the members of the faculty whose courses I took during my four years of college. I can recall the names of a great number of the professors who taught me during my time at St. Joe’s. I can also, in many instances, pinpoint what those professors taught me – both about the subject matter of the course and about life and social justice. Conversely, I cannot recall the name of a single member of the administration who I encountered while I was a student. Although I certainly understand that an administration is necessary to operate the university, it is the faculty that shape students’ lives. It is therefore crucial that the faculty play a meaningful role in the direction of Saint Joseph’s University. I am extremely concerned about the administration’s apparent lack of cooperation and communication with the faculty with regard to the university’s budget deficits. Neither the students nor the faculty should be penalized through budget cuts and increased class size for what appears to be the administration’s incompetency. I understand that many higher educational institutions are experiencing difficult financial circumstances, but what I have read and heard about the situation at St. Joe’s is simply beyond the pale. I wholeheartedly support the faculty’s “no confidence” votes and the students and faculty who peacefully protested on February 27, 2014. The administration should engage in a meaningful dialogue with the faculty about the future of St. Joe’s and should allow the faculty (as well as the students and alumni) to tangibly participate in guiding the university into the future. In short, I stand with the faculty. Jessica M. Gulash, ’04, Esq.
March 5, 2014
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The Hawk
That’s not the Magis
Find your voice Accepting our role as catalysts for change
Ad campaign divorces Jesuit value from true meaning
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We are society. We are the nerve endings, the brain cells, the heartbeat, the lungs. And as such, we can control society’s movements.” CARINA ENSMINGER ’14 Hawk Staff
Last Thursday, as I stood outside in the freezing cold with my Converses completely soaked through from the snow, as I chanted, cheered, and sang with faculty, students, and staff, I was reminded of why I decided to come to St. Joe’s four years ago. I came to St. Joe’s to not be a spectator. I came to St. Joe’s because of its deep commitment to social justice. I came to St. Joe’s because this university encourages us to learn from and engage in the world around us. We are taught to stand for what we believe in and to shout for what is right. The protest last Thursday was the embodiment of this; our community rose up in solidarity to have our voices heard. I was reminded, once again, of why I love this school and why I write these articles. I think we so often forget the power we have. Perhaps it’s because it lies dormant so often. Perhaps it’s because we simply do not know how to channel it in proactive ways. For whatever reason, we love to sit back and blame society, blame this separate monolith for all the world’s problems, without taking responsibility for our part in their perpetuation. We like to shake our heads and tell ourselves these things are too big, too complicated, too ingrained to ever be changed. In essence, we forget that we are society. We are the nerve endings, the brain cells, the heartbeat, the lungs. And as such, we can control society’s movements. Even if we do nothing, we are still doing something. Our apathy is approval. Our ignorance is acceptance. The quick-
est way to ensure that no change will ever come to society is to remain silent about its injustices. I can no longer afford to believe that change is something divorced from individual action. That these issues are too large, too complicated, too ingrained to ever be alleviated. I cannot and do not believe that we as individual are powerless. We are not. My power, our power, lies in our ability to educate and inspire one another. To organize, to inform, to form a single collective voice. Just look at any social movement. Just look at last Thursday. Change comes only when a group of individuals decides to stand together and refuse to be silenced. One voice shouting into the void of institutionalized racism, sexism, homophobia, greed will get nowhere. But the shouts of thousands, the protest of thousands – this is not something small. This is not something that can be ignored. There is never a “convenient” time for change. If change was dictated by the powers that be there would be no change other than ones to further privilege the privileged and disenfranchise the already disenfranchised. We cannot be afraid to make some noise. To quote the author and activist Audre Lorde, “When we speak, we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” And that is my message to you. If you take nothing else away from these articles I write, take this: you have the power to be a catalyst for change. Your voice box is not a black hole where your words go to be lost. It is a freaking megaphone. Find your words. Find your voice. And don’t ever stop shouting, singing, chanting.
Photo by Shannon Adams ’16
Illustration by Shannon Adams ’16
KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff
“That’s the Magis” has become a staple catchphrase for the Saint Joseph’s University community. It can be found on bumper stickers, signs, banners, television commercials, and as a popular hashtag in the greater Philadelphia area. Magis is a Latin word meaning “more.” It was developed by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in shaping his philosophy of “Ad majorem Dei Gloriam,” translated for the non-Latin enthusiasts to “For the Greater Glory of God.” The Society of Jesus takes this ideology of magis and applies it to life, causing people to ask questions such as, “What have I done for God?” “What am I doing for God?” and “What more is it that I can do for God?” The concept of magis is a deeply rooted Jesuit ideal and goes well with their other well-known philosophies, such as being “men and women with and for others.” St. Joe’s boasts its Jesuit identity. We have Jesuit professors, Jesuit priests who say Mass on Sundays, and the president of our university is a Jesuit. Having “That’s the Magis” as our signature motto should be doing wonders in supporting this fundamental Jesuit aspect of our university’s identity, but unfortunately, it has instead become secularized and even mocked. If you look more closely at this campaign you might start to ask where the Catholic aspect of the magis went. Has someone taken the Jesuit out of magis? The campaign references doing more work in the classroom, running more laps when training, and generally getting more out of life. Yes, it is good that St. Joe’s is boasting of a community that has a fervor for life and is passionate, but I think Saint Ignatius would be calling us up to tell the marketing team, “That’s not the magis.” The idea of magis was created to inspire people to closely evaluate their lives and find what more they can do for the glory of God, and how to put God and faith at the center of one’s life. The university’s adaptation eliminates this key aspect. This campaign has become a self-motivator. It is used to inspire and show what more one can do for the betterment of themselves and the community. The word has been taken and shaped into a concept that will be appealing to the masses. Besides the secularization of magis, some people have taken this idea and turned it into a joke. Going on Twitter and typing “magis” into the search query leads to an array of tweets that showcase the word in a hashtag. Some of these tweets with the #thatsthemagis boast of how long hours in the library paid off with a good grade or how a professor let students out early. Others sarcastically talk about how Public Safety is living the magis when they fail to pick up a student or how a group of people is living the magis because they threw a great party last weekend. None of these are even close to being the magis. Magis is an idea created by the Jesuits to talk about their quest and struggle to live a life for God. It is not a bumper sticker, banner, or expensive commercial. To truly live the magis and do it justice, living with and for others and God needs to be the focus. What is your opinion of the Magis campaign? Share your thoughts with The Hawk on Twitter by tweeting @sjuhawknews
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March 5, 2014
The Hawk
BUDGET CUTS ARE PAINFUL BUT NECESSARY
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The budget cuts are completely necessary during the difficult financial times the university is facing ... there’s no way around it, the money has to come from somewhere.” Joseph A. Wutkowski ’16 Hawk Staff
In light of the recent financial challenges facing Saint Joseph’s University, academic departments have faced cuts to their budgets right across the board. As a proud student of St. Joe’s, I find it impossible to disagree with these cuts. In the Feb. 19 issue of The Hawk, the comments of Samuel Smith, Ph.D., chair of the mathematics department, reflect this opinion. He said that the budget cuts haven’t been too bad for the math department; the department’s budget has only suffered a 10 percent reduction. Personally, I feel that the academic departments are doing a great job of making sure that students don’t feel any negative effects of these cutbacks. The budget cuts are completely necessary during the difficult financial times the university is facing. And herein lies the predicament: there’s no way around it – the money has to come from somewhere. On the other hand, the smaller and less popular programs, such as Africana Studies, will always be the ones taking the larger percentage cuts. Aisha Lockridge, Ph.D., director and professor of Africana Studies, was very upset that the program’s budget was cut by 80 percent. There’s a reason for the differences in cuts that people need to understand. To understand why some departments received bigger cuts than the others, I want to use a similar situation that happened during the 2008 stock market crash. During the recession, smaller banks like Lehman Brothers and
Bear Sterns collapsed, while the big banks that kept the economy going, such as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, were given the resources they needed to stay open. During tough times, it is impossible to move forward without making cuts. Hypothetically speaking, if there are only five students that are in the German major, it makes sense for the university to cut most of their funds. These smaller majors and programs we offer resemble Lehman Brothers and Bear Sterns, and should follow a similar plan of action. When times are tough and there’s a recession, it is impossible to keep all the programs and majors up and running. Cuts must be made. There aren’t a lot of students in these smaller programs, so
It’s time to define
the 80 percent budget cut doesn’t affect many students at all, only a small percent of the student population. It is imperative that our institution focuses on what we do well. Our resources must be focused on the programs and the majors that drive the most revenue into the university. This school must do what it can to protect the big majors on campus, the JP Morgans and the Goldman Sachs of our school, the majors that have the most students and that bring in the most revenue. Majors such as mathematics, biology, marketing, and accounting are too big to fail. These departments cannot take 80 percent budget cuts simply because they service the most students on campus. In the past 10 years, several new majors and programs have emerged at St. Joe’s, which offer amazing opportunities. However, when resources are limited, we simply cannot accommodate all of them. Right now, the school is in the year 2009 of the stock market crash. There’s going to be a “recession,” and cuts are going to have to be made. The administration has plans in place that will lift St. Joe’s out of this recession. Do not be those foolish people in 2008 that panicked and sold their shares of stock. Just like the economy, shares of St. Joe’s will rise once again. By the end of 2015, we should be back to full strength and out of this slump. By the year 2018, shares of our university will have reached an all-time high and this school will be greater than ever before. What are your thoughts on the recent university budget cuts? Share your opinions with The Hawk on Twitter by tweeting
When Cancun is too expensive
Bringing clarity to your relationship
How to enjoy spring break wherever you are
GREG FERRONI ’15
MADISON DONCHEZ ’17
Hawk Staff
It’s that time of year again—spring break is one random week we have off from school to celebrate absolutely nothing. Because it’s the mid-point of the semester, there’s no better time to analyze a relationship status than now— is that fling on Hawk Hill for real, or is it time to move on? This process of moving on will hopefully begin in the Bahamas, Punta Cana, or, if trips to Landmark have taken out a solid chunk of your wallet, Miami. So, here are some solid ways to DTR (Define the Relationship) before one of the most exciting weeks of the year. To put a spin on a popular saying, if something doesn’t need fixing, don’t break it. This can and should be applied to any currently working relationship. This should seem obvious, but remember, spring break isn’t a free pass to do whatever you please. Keep your head while you’re away. For those not in committed, successful, and happy relationships, there is a greater crossroads ahead. If you are not happy in your current relationship, your friends are telling you to get out of it, or you do not see it lasting past the end of the semester, you should end things now. The upcoming break will be a great time to get your mind off of the breakup and keep it focused on having fun. It’s like a mini-summer, except you may still have assignments to complete and you will have to see the other person in a week. So keep things clean when you break it off. No hard feelings, keep everything amicable. If there is a boy or girl you desperately want to be with and you are on the road to a relationship, I would suggest not doing anything to mess that up during the break. Just like someone in a committed relationship, don’t ruin something good. Now is the time, however, to DTR. If you really like this guy or girl and would pass up your big trip to spend time with them, tell them before the break. It’s a foolproof excuse to use. If you get a “yes,” congratulations! You are the owner of a brand new relationship. Now please reread the section on how to handle spring break as a committed man or woman. If you do not get as positive a response, or you plan on remaining single, take this time to enjoy life and the break. If you’re going away, be open to any romance that may arise with someone you meet. Love is still in the air from Valentine’s Day, and it is a time for rebound and singles’ paradise. Just remember, we’ll be back to school in a week, so make the most of your time off regardless of your situation.
Hawk Staff
For many students, spring break means only one thing—hopping on a plane and soaking up the sun on a beach. However, if your bank account won’t allow for this, home sweet home it is. Being home for break isn’t as bad as everyone makes it out to be, probably because “everyone” isn’t spending it there. You can still have an enjoyable time as long as you plan ahead and make some time to actually relax. I can promise you will not be the only one home for spring break. This is a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends who don’t go to St. Joe’s. This usually takes some planning, so try not to make it last minute. Planning ahead makes it easier to follow a schedule and ensure nothing pops up at the last second, forcing you to cancel your plans. Also, you don’t have to plan extravagant trips with friends—simply grabbing coffee or getting a bite to eat will provide ample time to catch up. If you have a job that isn’t on campus, spring break is a convenient opportunity to make some money! Of course, this also needs to be planned ahead. Working is a great way to stash some money for the rest of the semester. However, it is easy to spend money while at home, so make sure not to blow it on things you will later regret. Plus, getting out of the house for a couple of hours a day will make sure you don’t go crazy. Another way to make the most of your break is to visit other friends at their schools, since many don’t have the same spring break as St. Joe’s. Head up on Friday or Saturday, have your friend show you around their campus and then stay the night. This is a fun way to get away from home for a bit and have fun. As you’re thinking about your spring break, don’t forget that if you’re going home you should actually try to spend some time at home. This doesn’t mean sitting on your couch watching TV all day and raiding the fridge – spend time with your family and siblings, because as much as they miss you, you miss them too (I know it’s in you somewhere). And of course, don’t forget about homework. This is one very important element that I suggest you not procrastinate on. Trust me, if you do you, will regret it. If you notice you have some free time here and there, do small doses of work. It will seem like you have a lot less of it this way. Furthermore, last minute papers are not going to help your grade. You’re practically free for an entire week, so take advantage of it. Most importantly, spring break is exactly what it sounds like: a break. Enjoy this short time to relax or do whatever you want to do, because it won’t last long.
March 5, 2014
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The Hawk
OVER WITH
UNDER
C a i t l y n
Walley
This week, The Hawk chatted with everyone’s favorite Red Shirt with the best voice, Caitlyn Walley. In this one-on-one interview, Walley shared her thoughts on a wide range of topics from spring break to guacamole, but she was stumped when we asked her to choose between Alex & Ani bracelets and the classic monogram necklace. Interested to know what Walley chose? Check out her full interview below. CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Features Editor Appalachia – “Oh my gosh, that’s hard because everybody knows how great Appalachia is. I guess I would have to say underrated, because I feel like not enough people do it, but once you do it, you do it forever because it is so amazing and such a great experience and so many more people should be doing Appalachia.” Spring Break – “I think it’s kind of overrated because I feel like there’s so much pressure to lose all of this weight before you go to a tropical island and try to get bikini-ready in the middle of winter, which is so annoying. But it’s also the best time to relax and to mentally take a break. I don’t know about other people, but I just want to go home and sleep and chill out and not have to worry about, like, my fake tan.” Bronzer – “As a redhead, I would have to say it’s overrated because I look so silly with a lot of bronzer on; it’s orange on orange for me. There are some people who can totally pull it off and some people who totally can’t. I am too pale to wear too much bronzer, but [for the] summertime, I’m all about that bronzer, just not right now.” Netflix – “Totally underrated, because Netflix is a life saver for long nights in the library when you just need to watch an episode of Orange is the New Black before you go back to studying during finals.” Tattoos – “Like for everybody, basically? That’s hard because I want one, but at the same time I think that the overplayed ones, like the infinity symbol on your wrist, those are totally overrated. But I do think from an artistic standpoint that they’re gorgeous and really beautiful and a lot of work goes into them. So I would definitely say that [tattoos] are underrated and I think that people have a weird perception of them at times. But they are really gorgeous to look at.” Yoga – “Totally underrated. Everybody should be going to yoga, everybody should be doing hot yoga once a week. [Do you do yoga?] I do. It’s so nice, I feel so relaxed after I do it and I’m kind of going crazy right now that I haven’t done it in the past week because I’ve been so busy. It brings you back to such a nice place, it’s great to do.” Las Vegas – [laughs] “So overrated, oh my God. My dad would kill me for saying that because he loves Vegas but it’s just overrated.” Frats/Sororities –“Since I am in a sorority now, I would have to say that they’re underrated in the sense that I think that at this campus… people don’t look at them for what they really are, and see the great work that they do in the sense of charities and involvement inside and outside of campus. I think that they deserve a lot more recognition that what they’re actually given.” Recycling – “Underrated, because as a food marketing major, I have to say that people should absolutely be recycling. We have to think about our future.” St. Patrick’s Day – “That’s hard too, because it’s like ‘St. Patrick’s Day.’ I hate that it’s on a Monday this year, but I’m going to stay neutral on that because I am Scottish and Irish, so I can’t say either. I’d have to say underrated because I love that day and I love going out and dressing up in orange, green, and white and having so much fun. And it’s my brother’s birthday, so it’s a great day.” Guacamole – “Underrated. Guacamole is the greatest thing. I love guacamole. My roommate, Melissa, makes the most amazing guacamole and when she makes it, it’s like ‘Oh my gosh.’ And it’s so healthy for you too, and people don’t really realize how good avocadoes are for you. It’s such a guilt-free snack to have and I love it. And the new restaurant, Taqueria Feliz in Mannyunk, has amazing guacamole and everybody should be going to try it.”
THIS/THAT:
Lilly Pulitzer/Vera Bradley – “Lilly Pulitzer. I love Lilly, I love their patterns, I love their bright colors, and they’re constantly coming out with new clothing and new patterns and I think every single one of them is adorable; I love them.” Musicals/Dramas – “Musicals. By far, musicals. I cannot sit through a show without there being some form of singing or dancing.” Alex & Ani Bracelets/Monogram Necklaces – “Oh my God, that’s so hard. I would have to say the monogram necklaces because I love monograms in general and I think that they’re so easy, too. You don’t have to throw on like eight at a time. It’s just one easy necklace, and they’re so cute for like statement necklaces, which I love.” Brownies/Cupcakes – “Cupcakes, because there are so many different variations of them and I live right by Princeton where the House of Cupcakes is and I go there all the time. Every time I go to Princeton, I have to go there and get at least two cupcakes in different flavors. And red velvet cupcakes are my absolute favorite thing.” Beach/Mountains – “I love hiking and I love the outdoors but the beach just with my family sitting by the ocean in LBI, I would take the beach over the mountains any day.”
Photo by Courtney Allen, ’16
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March 5, 2014
#TopProf
n anticipation of Selection Sunday, The Hawk encourages students to partake in our own version of the NCAA March Madness tournament. Rather than guess which NCAA basketball teams will make up the Final Four, we think it would be much more fun to rank the most appreciated professors of Saint Joseph’s University. Each professor was selected through a combination of student preferences and name recognition on campus. The 64 professors that made the cut have all been recommended based on their notable work in the classroom and dedication to teaching. This teacher bracket will run in accordance with the March Madness bracket, with the professors who receive the most votes advancing to the next round, until a final winner is chosen by the students. We invite St. Joe’s students to help their favorite professor advance to the next round by tweeting at our Twitter handle, @SJUHawkNews with the hashtag: #topprofsju. For each match-up, students will be asked to tweet at this Twitter handle with the name of their preferred professor accompanied by the hashtag. The voting begins now, so be sure to let us know who you think deserves the title of “Top Prof.” at St. Joe’s. Let the madness begin! 1. Joesph Feeney S.J., English 16. Jo Alyson Parker, English 9. George Shea, Philosophy 8. Owen Gilman, English 5. Todd Moody, Philosophy 12. Barbara Klaczynska, History 13. Shawn Krahmer, Religious Studies 4. Brian Forster, Natural Sciences 3. Tim Lockridge, Communications 14. Greg Manco, Mathematics 6. Kazuya Fukuoka, International Relations 11. Patricia Zaleski-Kramer, Psychology 7. Patricia Bobo, Mathematics 10. Jason Mezey, English 15. Bianca Magello, Italian 2. Peter Norberg, English 1. Julie McDonald, Philosophy 16. Adam Gregerman, Religious Studies 9. Milica Bookman, Economics 8. Mark Reynolds, Chemistry 5. Francis Graham Lee, Political Science 12. David Parry, Communications 13. Elaine Terry, Mathematics 4. Melissa Chakars, History 3. Tenaya Darlington, English 14. Divya Balasubramaniam, Economics 6. Tom Burke, Economics 11. Elizabeth Rich, Sciences 7. Phyllis Anastasio, Psychology 10. Susan Libel, Political Science 15. James Caccamo, Theology 2. Mark Forman, Chemistry
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It was hard to get in, and it’s even harder to stay in 1. Richard George, Food Marketing 16. Elena Lvina, Management 9. Kevin Boyle, DSS 8. Dennis Raible, Accounting 12. Regina Robson, Managing Human Corporations 5. Michael Alleruzzo, Management 13. George Latella, Food Marketing 4. David Allan, Marketing 3. Todd Erkis, Finance 14. Jing Lin, Accounting 6. Paul Wood, DSS 11. Anthony Tanzola, Accounting 7. Ginette McManus, Finance 10. Michael Solomon, Marketing 15. Timothy Swift, Management 2. Ruben Mendoza, DSS 1. Nicole Clements, DSS 16. Iljoo Kim, DSS 9. John C. Yi, DSS 8. Kathleen Campbell, DSS 5. Lisa Nelson, Management 12. George Sillup, Pharmaceutical Marketing 13. Daniel Jubinski, Finance 4. Ronald DuFresne, Management 3. Richard Sherman, Accounting 14. Stephanie Tryce, Marketing 6. William McDevitt, Managing Human Capital 11. Ed Balotsky, Managing Human Capital 7. Claire Simmers, Management/DSS 10. Joseph Larkin, Accounting 2. John Lord, Marketing 15. Matthew Sarkees, Marketing
14 | Fashion
March 5, 2014
The Hawk
Black and white and spring all over
Dressed to impress:
The best of the 2014 Academy Awards JAMES SANDERS ’14 Special to the Hawk
MARY MARGARET EWENS ’17 Special to the Hawk Its springtime: the flowers are (almost) blooming, the birds are singing, and – oh yeah –it’s the season of Fashion Weeks! From New York to London, Milan, and finally to Paris, everyone who’s anyone in the fashion world flocks to the four main fashion meccas to see the latest trends in spring style for the upcoming season. While fashion connoisseurs and clotheshorses alike converge to see the range of avant-garde to elegant, Oscar-worthy outfits, what they’re really looking for is the perfect spring color palate. Though this season’s collections are often comprised of the luxe light pinks, baby blues, and soft greens that are typical of a spring collection, designers have seemingly unanimously preferred a black and white color scheme. Over the span of the last month, everywhere from the daily wear by Band of Outsiders to more haute couture by Fendi, black and white became the mainstay across the board in this year’s Fashion Weeks. Many designers this season seemed to have the same idea; they used an otherwise bland color palate of black and white and turned the outfit into a runway spectacular with the addition of a bold accessory. Black and white is not only the perfect color combination, but is also an impeccable backdrop on which to showcase a certain piece that you want to stand out. Wearing black and white together allows your unique and covetable accessories to shine. For example, imagine you’re going into an interview for a job. The night before, you search your closet high and low before uttering that all-too-familiar phrase, “I literally have nothing to wear.” Well, I’m here to be your fashion fairy godmother and tell you yes, you absolutely do have something to wear, and it is something that will make you look undoubtedly professional while still staying true to your sassy self. Pair a black flair skirt, with a white, high neck blouse, and a black or even
light grey mini cardigan over it. To pull the look together so that you don’t look like a total bore, pair it with black heels that have some pizazz to them, like a bow on the toe, or a bit of color on the heel. Then, add a pop of color to your lips, like this season’s favorite berry-colored shade, or stick with the strong red lip that makes you feel totally confident, and boom! You’re not only on your way to becoming a certifiable fashionista this season, but you’re also guaranteed to get bonus points from your future employer for dressing the part. If you’re one of those people who happens to like dressing in black and white on an everyday basis, then try adding a little more color to your outfit of choice. My typical black and white ensemble consists of my black jeans, a pair of black riding boots, and a white oxford shirt with an oatmeal or dark gray cardigan. To top it off, I usually add a colorful scarf as my belt or I wear a headband that incorporates the colors I’m wearing. A few eye-catching colors can complete the entire outfit! For the style mavens searching for a sultry approach to the black and white scheme for a date outfit, look no further; the perfect look is a long, white silk shirt, with a pair of black leggings, and a pair of black heels. Then, add a statement necklace in any of your favorite colors, and there you have it – an incredibly chic look that will have your boyfriend doing a double and triple take of your fabulous self! While it’s easy to fall into the trap of boring black and white outfit syndrome, there is a treatment to revive the trendiness in your wardrobe. With a little help from the right accessories, you can bring a so-so black and white outfit to the crux of a fashion statement. By adding a colorful necklace and a pair of eye-catching shoes, your outfit gets the instant upgrade it needed, and it brings you from blah-blah to ooh-la-la!
The 86th Annual Academy Awards,
held on March 2, was a renaissance of sorts, revisiting some of Old Hollywood’s most glamorous red carpet fashion. Stylists and their celebrity clients don’t stray from the major trends that land them on best-dressed lists, but some do take risks, sometimes with a big payoff. Here are the big trends from this year’s Oscars and the celebrities who wore them best. Lupita and her Cinderella Moment: Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”) has had one of the quickest sartorial rises in Hollywood in2014. She stunned everyone on the Golden Globes red carpet in a red cape dress from Ralph Lauren, which she followed with a turquoise Gucci gown for the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards. Nyong’o has been on every best dressed list this year, and with good reason. For the Oscars, the actress wore a custom ice blue Prada gown made exclusively for her. Against her dark complexion, the shade of blue resonated and photographed beautifully. The gown had major volume with several pleats and a deep plunging v-neck and open back. She completed the look with a slim headband. Nyong’o said that the color reminded her of Nairobi; “I wanted to have some of home with me,” she told E! Live. She won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her breathtaking portrayal of Patsy in “12 Years a Slave.” Statue Style: Long tube-dresses are popular with nominees and always photograph well. This season, the trend had a small adjustment – gold and bronze dresses with small trains. Cate Blanchett wore Giorgio Armani, a heavily jeweled chiffon gown with embellishments. Blanchett, who is almost always a best-dressed contender, wore short, loose curls with minimal jewelry. Other actresses who wore the trend include Sally Hawkins in Valentino, Sarah Paulson in Elie Saab, Julie Delpy in Jenny Packham, and Kristen Chenoweth, who looked breathtaking in a gold art deco-inspired Roberto Cavalli.
All Red Everything: Even before appearing on the red carpet, it was assumed that “American Hustle” actress Jennifer Lawrence would be wearing Christian Dior. The celebrity recently extended her deal with the Parisian fashion house for an additional three years, according to E! News. That partnership ensures Lawrence will be wearing Dior to most, if not all, of her red carpet appearances. When she arrived on the red carpet, it was Dior’s Haute Couture floor-length, fire engine red dress that Lawrence chose to wear. The gown featured a slight peplum at the hips. Regal & Understated: Emma Watson represents young Hollywood well on the red carpet with her youthful take on glamour. Her Vera Wang hip-hugging dress featured a t-shirt cut at the top and a mermaid silhouette at the bottom and made her a standout on this year’s red carpet. Amy Adams, who was nominated for her starring role in “American Hustle,” wore an understated navy blue Gucci Couture gown with enveloped flaps at the breast and hip. The train was short and without volume, which added to the clean and classic look of the dress. Likewise, Charlize Theron’s mermaid-cut black Dior gown and Julia Roberts’ black lace overlay from Givenchy both fit the trend well. James R. Sanders is a celebrity stylist and fashion journalist. His editorial work has appeared in Vogue.it, The Huffington Post, Ebony Magazine, and his celebrity styling clients include members of the cast from ABC’s “Scandal,” and Natalie Hall from the CW’s new show, “Scar-Crossed.” He is also a graduate Writing Studies student at Saint Joseph’s University. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @JamesRSanders and facebook.com/ styledbyjames
Editors Picks: The spring break packing list GILLIAN MURPHY ’14 Fashion Editor After a hectic week of jamming in last-minute study sessions for ominous midterms and scrambling to submit projects on time, there is a promised land of light at the end of the impossibly long tunnel: spring break! Whether you’re heading home for some R&R or retreating to a place that boasts sun and a sandy beach, it’s important to take this time out for yourself to rejuvenate your body and recharge you mind to power through the rest of the semester. If you’re anything like me, you put off packing for break until the last possible minute and then scramble in a stressful all-nighter to ensure you’re ready to go on time for your trip. This type of packing can leave you confused as you search in vain for the pair of socks you swore you packed, or frustrated as you run to CVS for a new toothbrush. Cut out the extra hassle this time by dedicating an hour of your time a few days in advance to packing for your trip and by making a packing list. I am ecstatic about my upcoming trip to Cancun, and this time, I’m packing early to ensure my luggage stays underweight, and that I pack the particular outfits I already have in
mind. To create a packing list, I first envision and then write down everything I need. Then I am sure to pack strategically. Pack your cosmetics, lotion, sunscreen, face wash, travel-size shampoo and conditioner, and a toothbrush in a separate bag. It’s important to pack these items separately from your clothes in case one of them explodes from the change in air pressure during the flight. Next, pack all undergarments and socks. I always account for the number of days of the vacation plus a few extras. Count for unforeseen circumstances, such as flight cancellations (you’ll thank yourself later, trust me). Pack a pair of sport shorts and a tee, along with a pair of sneakers. You may not be motivated to work out, but if the inspiration hits you, at least you’ll be prepared! The part I always have the most trouble with is dayto-day outfits. However, I find that planning in advance and having an idea of what your itinerary might look like is a great way to cut back on packing extra, unnecessary clothing.
By pre-planning your before you pack, you will also be able to pack the right jewelry and accessories, which can make any outfit look complete. And then there are shoes; for me, packing too many shoes has always been the culprit of a heavy suitcase. Many flights have weight restrictions, and exceeding these limits can result in fines hefty enough to ruin your pre-vacation bliss. To avoid this hassle, pack one, neutral pair of shoes of each style you may require. I am packing one neutral wedge, which is perfect for any tropical place, one neutral pair of sandals, a pair of flip-flops for the beach, and sneakers. Lastly, be sure to plan what you will wear on your flight back. At this point of your trip, almost everything you packed will be worn, so set an outfit aside that is appropriate for the weather to which you will be returning. If you pack accordingly and stay weight-conscious with your bags, you can even pick up a cute memento of your trip and have the space to bring it back. Enjoy yourself!
March 5, 2014
Health | 15
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Unmotivated, worthless, alone 30 percent of college students report feeling depressed GIANNA MELENDEZ ’16 Health Editor Madison Holleran was an outgoing, lively girl who was said to have easily brightened anyone’s day. On the outside, she had great attributes: beauty, brains, and athletic ability. Holleran completed her first semester at the University of Pennsylvania with a 3.5 GPA and was a member of the track and field team. To most, Holleran seemed to have an ideal life with a bright future ahead of her; it is hard to imagine Holleran suffering any type of hardship when she had achieved academic and athletic success and had loving friends and family. Holleran’s suicide exemplifies the fact that what is expressed on the outside is not necessarily an accurate representation of how a person is truly feeling. Holleran was diagnosed with depression during her freshman year of college. What exactly is depression? Depression is not just that occasional sad feeling that makes you feel unmotivated; rather, it is a constant feeling of sadness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is the most common mental disorder in the United States. Women are 70 percent more likely than men to experience depression, with the onset typically at about age 32. However, a recent survey on college campuses claims that 30 percent of college students feel “so depressed it was difficult [for them] to function.” Depression interferes with daily activities, affecting younger sufferers’ academic performance. College students who also have depression are more likely to smoke, use drugs, abuse alcohol, and have unprotected sex. Teens and young adults are going through a period where they are becoming independent from their parents. They are also entering into adulthood, which, for some, may be a difficult process. The major health concern with depression is suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens and young adults. It has been reported that six percent of college students have seriously considered suicide, and one percent attempted suicide in the last year. The cause of depression is a combination of genetics and the environment in which one lives. Magnetic Radiation Imaging (MRI) shows that the areas in the brain of people who suffer from depression appear different than those of people who do not; particularly, the areas of the brain that control mood, thinking, sleep, appetite, and behavior. It is not coincidental that these are the most affected areas by depression. For college students, the main contributing factor of depression is stress. Living away from home for the first time, feeling isolated or forgotten by old friends, handling difficult
school work, and finally realizing how much money you spend per week on only food are all new stressors that many college students face. However, not every stressed college student suffers from depression. There are specific signs and symptoms that indicate that someone is experiencing depression. Both men and women have different experiences when it comes to depression, and not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Women tend to experience more sadness along with feelings of worthlessness and guilt, while men feel more tired and irritable, have difficulty sleeping, and feel a general loss of interest in activities that used to excite them. General symptoms vary in severity and include persistent sadness, worthlessness, loss of interest, restlessness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, change in eating habits, and thoughts of suicide. Treatment can help even the most severe depression. The first step toward helping yourself is consulting your doctor if you are experiencing certain symptoms. You and your doctor can discuss treatments that will be most effective. Being mentally healthy is just as important as being physically healthy. The mind, like the body, needs to be worked and maintained. It is important to balance negative emotions with positive ones. Make time in your day for yourself; do things you enjoy with people you enjoy being around. Challenge your mind with a new skill and discover something interesting. Engage yourself in the moment; take a step back and notice your environment with your senses and breathe. This strategy is also useful when you are feeling stressed or worried. Not only is focusing on yourself important for your mental health – you need the help of others, too. Humans are social creatures by nature. Therefore, being in positive and supportive relationships actively affects your well-being. People often overlook mental health as having a significant role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Depression can affect anyone, even the person who seems to have it all together, such as Madison Holleran. It affects all facets of an individual’s life and can lead to other unhealthy behaviors. It is important to be aware that depression can affect anyone, and the college environment calls for more frequent cases of depression. In order to combat feelings of stress, it is imperative to remember these tips and to recognize that mental health issues are not to be taken lightly. The death of Madison Holleran acts as a prime example of how mental health should be regarded with the utmost seriousness, and that appearances should not cloud our judgment regarding a person’s feelings.
Photo courtesy Ville Hyvönen/Flickr
Black and blue and everything in between How to spot an unhealthy relationship MARIA SANTASIERI ’16 Special to the Hawk Romantic relationships can be a wonderful thing; they can build us up, drive us to be better people, and serve as a support system when we need it most. But when relationships become unhealthy, it can be detrimental to you, your partner, and your friends and family. The scariest part of unhealthy relationships is that most people do not realize when they are in one. Determining what factors constitute an unhealthy relationship can be difficult, because there is a wide spectrum of behavior that is unhealthy in a relationship. From physical abuse to mind games, unhealthy relationships have serious effects on any level. Knowing what signs to look for is the first step in helping a friend or yourself out of an unhealthy relationship. If you find yourself not being able to grow as an individual, this is a telltale sign of an unhealthy relationship. Growing along with a partner by developing your interests and broadening your experiences is a sign of a healthy relationship, but not growing at all is a problem. Constant arguing and conflicts are also warning signs for unhealthy relationships. If you cannot remember the last time you and your partner went a day without arguing or irking each other, you’re probably better off without each other. If these signs sound familiar, it is time to take a step back and evaluate your relationship. Your partner should never have more power or control over you than you have
over yourself. He or she should have a positive influence within your life, yet you should always be in control of yourself. When you and your partner become so obsessed with each other that one or both of you distances yourselves from family and friends, your relationship is not healthy. There is a line between putting your partner first and isolating the outside world. Be sure not to cross that line. If you find yourself lying or stretching the truth to your partner, ask yourself why. Your partner should be the one person that you are completely open with; relationships are meaningless without honesty and trust. Being able to openly communicate feelings, beliefs, and values with your partner is essential in having a relationship based off of equivalency and mutual respect. If your partner cannot handle the hard times that you may be going through, difficult truths, or unpleasant topics, then they do not deserve to be with you in the best of times. You should never feel uncomfortable expressing any feelings with your partner, whether they be happy, sad, or anything in between. Physical abuse is the most common thought in a person’s mind when the term “unhealthy relationship” is brought up. In absolutely no way should physical abuse be tolerated in any relationship, and it should never be considered a normal behavior or deserved reaction. Love is not about being filled with fear. Your partner should always have your best interest at heart. This goes for mental abuse as well; if your partner tears you down on things
that you are most proud of and tells you your goals are too far out of your reach, it is time to find someone who will support you in all of your aspirations. The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice and Statistics released an alarming fact in 2006: Young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, almost triple the national average. This is most applicable to students in high school and college, which is why it is imperative that students are able to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship. If you think your friend is in an unhealthy relationship, the best way to talk to him or her is with a simple conversation. Do not attack your friend or aggressively converse; rather, a calm conversation is the perfect starting point. Express concern for his or her safety and explain you have their best interest at heart. Make sure you are able to bring your true concerns to the conversation, in a calm manner. There is always a chance that a dialogue between you and your friend will not be sufficient. If you feel that your friend’s safety and wellbeing is at stake, do not hesitate to reach out for additional help. Saint Joseph’s University has a great resource located in Merion Gardens called Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS can provide you with individual or group counseling. If you feel as if you or your friend is in over your head in dealing with a significant other, CAPS is available for additional services and can provide more information.
Wallet friendly meals HAYLEY FISCHER ’17 Special to the Hawk Everyone knows exactly where the ice cream station is in Campion, and you would be lying if you said you haven’t purchased a king-sized Twix bar in the convenience store during a night of heavy studying. And let’s not kid ourselves; ordering the “nonspicy” chicken option for your Hawk Wrap doesn’t make it any healthier. Yes, all these options are convenient and affordable, but it is possible to find the foods necessary to ensure a healthy lifestyle here on Hawk Hill. So, Hawks, it’s time to eat healthy on a budget! One tip to help stick to a budget is keeping a grocery list on your refrigerator or pantry. This way, when you’re running low on a certain item in your refrigerator, you can write it directly onto your list. This helps you realize what you need as opposed to what you want, because writing down what you have to buy will help you stick to the list. Simply remember: if it is not on the list, then you do not need it. Along with making a grocery list, planning your meals each week is efficient and helps form a healthier lifestyle. Develop a list of necessities during the week, and on Sundays, sit down and plan meals for the following week. Add certain ingredients as you go along. Take into account that foods such as eggs can make up two to three meals and also provide a sufficient amount of protein. Making scrambled eggs with spinach in the mornings gives you the energy boost you need, and having breakfast for dinner one night can be a fun alternative. Incorporating water into your diet is also an important and easy change to make. When dining out, most restaurants will give you a glass of water for free if you ask for one. Drinking a glass of water every morning is a great way to wake up and refuel your body. The cheapest way to incorporate water into your diet is to invest in a water bottle, and be sure to fill it up around campus as you go from class to class. Paying $12 for a decent water bottle is actually an environmental investment, as it is reusable and the plastic from disposable water bottles is not consistently recycled. It is also important to stay clear of drinks with added sugars –not only are these drinks a waste of money, they are a waste of calories as well. Another step in budgeting and trying to fulfill a healthier lifestyle is to collect coupons. Clipping coupons and using them on full-priced items is a smart, affordable method. Don’t overlook the power of coupons; they are an efficient way to ensure that you are getting the best deals. Coupons come in handy when buying basic necessities such as toilet paper, paper towels, dairy products, etc. Coupons are also made easily available to the consumer; most coupon catalogs are conveniently placed at the front entrance of any grocery store or pharmacy. No longer depending upon your parents for your finances can be worrisome for most college students; you have to learn how to appropriately budget for groceries and other necessities yourself. When living on your own, it is very easy to succumb to junk food, especially if it was never an option in your own house. However, it is possible to ignore this urge and remember that healthy foods are cheaper than you think. The next time you’re in Target or your local supermarket, bring your list, clip your coupons, and stay healthy!
16 | Puzzles
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March 5, 2014
Hawk hill Horoscopes
Are you nervous to see high school friends for the first time in months? Excited to travel to Tennessee with 26 complete strangers in a questionable van? Dreading the return to cat litter duties back at home? Check out your spring break horoscope to see just how your week away from Hawk Hill will be spent. Aries (March 21 to April 19) You’ve been working hard for months, and now it’s time for you to celebrate. Whether you’re heading south or heading home, you’ll now be able to kick off your shoes and forget about the four midterm essays that you wrote in a Monster-induced haze. As Jupiter’s sixth moon recedes, feel free to go get rowdy (not too rowdy), but do keep in mind that this freedom does unfortunately last for only one precious week. P.S.: beware March 15. Weird stuff is going to go down for you, Aries. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) As winter shifts into spring (or, alternatively, stays winter for the next six eons), you will most likely encounter some love troubles. You will want to spend the break munching on prawn-flavored Pringles, AmeriCone Dream flavor Ben & Jerry’s, and your mother’s disgusting Slim-Fast shakes while watching the entirety of Grey’s Anatomy for the second time. #SorryNotSorry Gemini (May 21 to June 21) When Neptune enters your orbit next week, you’ll feel motivated to conquer the world. If you’ve been slacking off this semester, this is your time to shine. While you still feel on top of the world, organize your grandmother’s closet, plan every activity for your Miami trip, or finish your senior thesis. Don’t, however, try to tackle your email inbox. It’s just not worth it. Cancer (June 22 to July 22) You have a huge life event coming around the corner, but don’t get too hyped up about it. With the western rotation of the moon, it’s now time to think seriously about what you are about to do. Don’t be afraid to spend your break pondering your future, even if all of your friends are sippin’ on Jack in the sand. Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22) Don’t invest too much mental energy on the work problems plaguing your week—that face-palm-able person in your office will soon be gone, and your sanity will return. In the meantime, hang in there. Venus’ return will keep you in check, even if you do want to punt them out of a non-airtight St. Joe’s window. Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Even if you are spending your week in service, Pluto will have you uncharacteristically self-centered in the coming weeks. Be sure to keep your ego in check, even if you are disgusted by the idea of spending a week in your older brother’s sleeping bag on the
ex-nunnery floor… you may even learn how to polka. Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) It may be unbeknownst to you, but Mercury’s recent downward shift will have you even more levelheaded than usual. Use this especially enlightened time of the year to sort out family feuds or mull over the crisis in Kiev. Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You may think you are about to spend a week on the couch, but the people surrounding you have other plans. The last thing you want is an agenda on your break, but try to be as flexible as possible. An action-packed week will be memorable, and your recently moody vibes could use some reversing. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You may be exhausted from everyday life, but your boring monologue of woe will soon push others away from you. According to Uranus, it might be time to take a turn of solitude. If not, others will continue judging you for openly weeping in the Merion Atrium about the hole in your sock. Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) While your creative juices are flowing this month, wow your gal pals or bros with some forward thinking. An atmospheric shift will also have you abnormally peppy, but don’t be afraid of your enthusiasm. Some good vibes can go a long way, especially when the winter seems to stretch on for eternity. Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Acknowledge your friends this week—new or old, you have been leaning on them all day, every day for the past few months. And if you’re heading in the opposite direction of home (whether that is Floyd, VA or Cancun), get ready to relive the Girl Scout anthem that was sung throughout your (or your sister’s) youth: make new friends but keep the old. One is a precious metal and the other will always be a shining star. Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20) Are you feeling absolutely fabulous? Because you should—unlike Leo, your figurative Golden Globes are rolling in by the dozens. On top of the splendid recognition you have recently been receiving, you have some love on your horizon. Doting Mars is ready to rock your love life in a way you have never before seen.
March 5, 2014
The Hawk
Break it down Crossword puzzle, spring break edition
Puzzles | 17
18| Sports
The Hawk
Week
March 5, 2014
Hawk of the week
in review
Baseball is off to a 3-3 start picking up victories over St. John’s, Gardner-Webb, and Highpoint. In the come from behind 4-3 victory against St. John’s, sophomore left-hander Joe Manion earned his first win as a Hawk after pitching two scoreless innings in relief. The team returns to action at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 7 on Smithson Field against Iona. Men’s basketball continued their hot streak with wins over Fordham, Dayton, and Saint Bonaventure. Senior guard Langston Galloway had 33 and 27 points in wins over Fordham and Saint Bonaventure, respectively. In the 26 point win over Dayton, senior forward Halil Kanacevic filled up the stat sheet with 10 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 blocked shots. Senior forward Ronald Roberts, Jr. was named Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the week and Big 5 Player of the Week after averaging 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks and shot 78.9 percent from the floor. Women’s basketball picked up a road win over Massachusetts, with junior guard Natasha Cloud dishing out 13 assists along with 12 rebounds and 8 points. Senior forward Kelsey Berger led the Hawks with 14 points. Men’s lacrosse fell to No. 20 Penn, but rebounded with a win over Wagner to bring their season record to 2-2. Redshirt junior attack Ryan McGee leads the Hawks with 12 goals scored this season. McGee also earned Northeast Conference Player of the Week. Women’s lacrosse fell to Drexel 9-5 but rebounded with a 19-1 win over Delaware State. Junior midfielder Hannah Hutchins scored a career-high five goals, and sophomore attack Emily Bowers dished out a St. Joe’s single game record of seven assists in the win. Men’s tennis beat Monmouth 4-3 with the doubles teams of Dan Barrus and Jose Sierra, and Pierre Borndeau and Kevin Gates both picking up wins. Brondeau, Andres Urrea, and Kyle Chalmers added wins at second, fourth, and fifth singles, respectively.
Photo by Shannon Adams, ’16, Photo Editor
LANGSTON GALLOWAY Senior guard Langston Galloway scored 27 points along with 8 rebounds and dished out 4 assists in the Hawks’ 83-74 win over Saint Bonaventure. In one of Galloway’s last regular season outings, he shot 8-19 from the floor and 8-9 from the free-throw line after playing the full 40 minutes. Galloway is closing out his career with his best season yet, averaging just under 17 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while averaging a team high of 35.5 minutes per game.
Women’s tennis took a 4-3 win over Delaware. Sarah Contrata and Kristina Eisenbrand won at second doubles, while Aurora Davis, Kelly Mulquin, Claire Minnoe, and Arianne Polatnick won at first, fourth, fifth, and sixth singles, respectively. Men’s track & field took third place at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships. Matt McGarvey won the 800 meters while Aaron Leskow finished first in the mile. St. Joe’s also took first in the men’s 4 x 800 and distance medley relays. Women’s track & field took 11th place at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships with the team of Lauren Hehir, Courtney Foster, Jaclyn Kogut, and Lizzy Barrett finishing third in the distance medley relay. Softball won over Hartford 9-8 before losing to Hampton 8-0 in the Hampton Invitational. The Hawks went on to fall to Fairleigh Dickinson 3-2. After batting .400 with a pair of RBIs, freshman Madeline Brunck earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors.
Atlantic 10 Basketball Standings Men’s Standings Saint Louis Saint Joseph’s VCU Massachusetts George Washington Dayton Richmond La Salle St. Bonaventure Duquesne Rhode Island George Mason Fordham
A-10 12 - 2 11 - 3 10 - 4 9 - 5 9-5 8-6 8 - 6 6 - 8 6 - 9 4 - 10 4 - 11 3 - 11 2 - 12
Women’s Standings Overall 25 - 4 21 - 7 22 - 7 22 - 6 21 - 7 20 - 9 18 - 11 14 - 14 16 - 13 12 - 15 13 - 17 10 - 18 9 – 18
A-10 Dayton 14-2 Fordham 11-5 St. Bonaventure 11-5 George Washington 11-5 Saint Joseph’s 10-6 Duquesne 10-6 VCU 9-7 La Salle 9-7 Richmond 8-8 Saint Louis 7-9 Rhode Island 2-14 George Mason 1-15 Massachusetts 1-15
Overall 21-6 22-7 22-9 22-9 21-8 18-11 21-8 14-14 14-15 12-17 7-22 7-22 4-26
Standings as of time of press on March 3
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March 5, 2014
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The Hawk
Illustration by Alexander Houpert ’14
O when The Hawks! Go dancing in! ALEXANDER HOUPERT ’14
Hawk Staff
But beware the Huskies
We have waited, my friends, for these days that are finally here again. The Hawks are hot and headed back to the big dance for the first time since 2008. This is no longer uncertain, no longer a well-rehearsed oratory of former greatness. THESE Hawks are going dancing, after a well-deserved wait and a series of rough winters. March has roared in with cold snow and basketball. On the horizon: March Madness, an incredibly special time to be a college student and basketball fan. Most of us die-hard hoops fanatics will either be skipping school to watch every single game or streaming the game incessantly on laptops in poetry class. I haven’t decided which way I’ll be watching. Might be a good time for another snow day... The question is, how far? How far can the Hawk go? It’s entirely possible for this strong team (Saint Joseph’s 21-7, 11-3 A-10) to win an opening game and perhaps a second game in the tournament. The Hawks, with great chemistry and veteran ball handlers, could pull of a Sweet Sixteen run. Phil Martelli might have a little magic left up his sleeves. Who knows? Why not us? The most recent Bracketology prospectus by our own Bracketologist, Joe Lunardi, has St. Joe’s playing No. 19 Connecticut in the opening round matchup, St. Joe’s the 10 seed, UConn the 7 seed.
Illustration by Alexander Houpert ’14
This is where things start to get personal. I was born and bred to bleed blue in the western heart of Connecticut. I grew up with the pantheon of Ray Allen, Rip Hamilton, Kemba Walker, Emeka Okafor, Charlie Villanueva, Jeff Adrien, Kevin Ollie (now head coach), and THE Hasheem Thabeet, just to name a few of our basketball gods. O, Rudy Gay, if you twisted my arm. Now, this is where things get real personal.
I am defined now by crimson, by the blazon of grey banners. We are bolstered by Langston, Ron Roberts, Chris Wilson, Halil Kanecevic, the Vanilla Gorilla; by Squeeze, Papa, Isaiah; by Eggy, and by Bembry. If Lunardi’s prospectus holds true, here’s what I think: The Hawks and the Huskies make for an incredibly exciting matchup. Both teams have over 21 wins, are in the top four in their respective conferences (St. Joe’s is No. 2 in the Atlantic 10, UConn is No. 19), and both have storied traditions as basketball powerhouses. The Hawks and the Huskies, however, have never met in the tournament’s long history. The matchup would feature two of the best guards in the country, in UConn’s Shabazz Napier and St. Joe’s Langston Galloway. Both senior lead their teams in points per game (Napier 17.8, Galloway 16.9), minutes, and 3-pointers made. Both are sharp shooters, team captains, seniors, and fantastic. What UConn doesn’t have is a dynamic big man like Ronald Roberts, Jr., who has been soaring (literally) as of late. His ridiculously filthy throw-downs on Dayton earned him the prestigious spot of No. 2 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 on Feb. 25. The highlight featured two dunks – the flying-through-the-air-thrown-slam and the two-handedjam-slam. Tenacity is Roberts’ game, and as March heats up, so will he. UConn also has big men under the post, most notably Tyler Olander and DeAndre Daniels, but when it comes down to it, Roberts out muscles and out hustles each with ease. St. Joe’s has the advantage in the paint. At point guard, it becomes a bit of a toss up. Chris Wilson has started to score at a more persistent and efficient rate, which signifies the junior’s progress. As a sheepish freshman, Wilson was all pass. Now as a lion-hearted junior, Wilson is all game. He can shoot, pass, and best of all, manage. For the Huskies, there’s UConn’s Ryan Boatright, who is a straight baller. Boatright is smaller at a mere 6 feet, but has a slick handle and a quick dribble. Boatright and Napier work together like pistons penetrating in and out of the arc, dishing the ball around quickly and efficiently. UConn rarely makes mistakes, and St. Joe’s rarely fouls. The Hawks are No. 4 in the country with the fewest fouls per game. As long as the Hawks keep level heads and play their game, the potential to upset the No. 7 seed Huskies is certainly possible. The times, they are a-changin’ at St. Joe’s, people! There’s a charge to the air on campus. There’s a buzz to each day, there are movings and shakings going on underneath our feet; the campus is changing. The campus feels alive, alive like Hawk Hill hasn’t felt in years. A decade since the undefeated team, and six years since the last appearance, our boys are finally getting an invite to the big dance. Here’s to hoping they take us out for a helluva time.
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March 5, 2014
Resurrection The Hawk
Hawks turn the season around after Holy War loss NATE VANCIL ’16 Assistant Sports Editor
After an up-and-down season Hawks have won 16 last year for the Saint Joseph’s of their last 19 games University men’s basketball team, and soared to a 10-3 the Hawks fell short of the NCAA record in the Atlantic Tournament and earned a berth 10. There are many in the NIT. After entering the reasons that St. Joe’s tournament with a mediocre finish is having a bounceto the year, losing 6 of their last back year after their 11, the Hawks had high hopes heart-breaking loss entering the first round of the NIT in the NIT last year: against St. John’s. But the Hawks’ Loss to Villanova tournament hopes came to a stagEver since gering halt as Sir’Dominic Pointer’s their loss to No. 14 fade-away jumper at the buzzer Villanova at home knocked Saint Joe’s out of the touron Dec. 7, the Hawks nament in the first round. have caught fire, Although this was a tough way going 16-3 in their to end the year, the Hawks were past 19 games. Being still confident in their returning blown out by 30 players and their incoming freshpoints against their man class, even though they had biggest rival has lost two of their most important brought the team toplayers in C.J. Aiken and Carl gether and enhanced Jones. Before entering the 2013their chemistry as a 2014 season, St. Joe’s believed that squad. The group of this year would be a turning point experienced seniors Photo by Shannon Adams, ’16, Photo Editor for their program. have led the team to At the onset of the season, the Hawks won their first come together and taught the younger players not give two games fairly easily, but then hit a tough stretch, losing up even after a tough start to the season. After their 4-4 four of their next six games. In their fourth loss of the start, the Hawks bought into the idea of playing as a team year to rival No. 14 Villanova, the Hawks were embarand working together. rassed at home 98-68. This left St. Joe’s at a 4-4 record, Freshman Sensation DeAndre Bembry resembling the mediocrity of the previous season. But as After losing two key players in Aiken and Jones from the school’s motto states, “The Hawk Will Never Die,” and last year’s squad, the Hawks needed a player to come the St. Joe’s men’s basketball team has lived by this mantra in and fill the scoring void they left behind. Freshman ever since. forward DeAndre Bembry has been that player. Starting After starting out with a disappointing 4-4 record, the every game this year, Bembry is averaging 11.5 points,
4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. While putting up impressive numbers, Bembry is still an efficient scorer shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from beyond the arc. Bembry has overachieved mightily in his short period of time at Hawk Hill and has a bright future here at St. Joe’s. The Hawk’s Big 3 The three senior leaders of this St. Joe’s team—guard Langston Galloway and forwards Ronald Roberts, Jr. and Halil Kanacevic—have been the keys to success for the Hawks on both offense and defense this year. Galloway has been an efficient scorer this year for the Hawks, scoring 16.5 point per game while shooting 43.6 percent from the field. On top of that, Galloway is lighting it up from beyond the arc, shooting 43.5 percent from 3-point range. Roberts, Jr. has been a dominating presence in the paint, averaging 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He has also been the most efficient scorer for the Hawks, shooting an astounding 57.6 percent from the floor. And last but definitely not least, the Hawks’ offense runs through Halil Kanacevic. On top of Kanacevic’s 10.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, he is also leading the team in assists and blocked shots with 4.6 and 1.6 per game, respectively. Kanacevic is also shooting 55.5 percent from the floor. These three seniors have been pivotal to the St. Joe’s men’s basketball program’s turnaround and look to continue their success in the postseason. The St. Joe’s men’s basketball team had a tough beginning to the season after starting 4-4. But the Hawks did not give up and have fought back to a 21-7 record and are in second place in the A-10 Conference with the postseason in sight. Every student, professor, and affiliate of St. Joe’s knows that the Hawks never give up—even if times are tough, and even after a difficult start to the year, the motto still stands: “The Hawk Will Never Die.”
Marching toward madness Keys to St. Joe’s postseason success C.J. DEMILLE ’16 Sports Editor Last March, the Hawks captured the Atlantic 10 Championship and with it a berth in the NCAA tournament before falling to Vanderbilt, and were picked to finish second in the A-10. St. Joe’s started the season off with seven wins before losing to Syracuse. The Hawks have gone on to finish the regular season at 21-8 (10-6) and a fifth place finish in the A-10. Here are some of the keys to St. Joe’s success: Dynamic Duo Guards Erin Shields and Natasha Cloud make up what could be the best backcourt in the Atlantic 10. Shields leads the Hawks in scoring with 15.1 points per game, while Cloud dishes out 7.6 assists per game, good enough for second the country. However, one of the more impressive parts of the Shields, Cloud backcourt does not show up on the stat sheet. The synchronization the two players is what allows them to operate so effectively. Both are capable of handling and operating off the ball as scorers. Cloud is one of the most impressive ball handlers in the open court, while Shields is responsible for handling the ball in the half court. Both players have proven to be integral to the success of the Hawks this season. The two average over 34 minutes per game, and neither can afford to stay out of the game for long as the Hawks push into postseason play. Sophomore Standouts Sophomores Sarah Fairbanks and Ciara Andrews have emerged as integral pieces of this Hawk squad. Fairbanks and Andrews have played in all 29 games this year, making 22 and 13 starts, respectively. Fairbanks is second on the team in scoring with 12.7 points per game and leads the team in shooting percentage at 51 percent. Andrews has provided instant offense for the Hawks, averaging 9.2 points in 20 minutes per game. Fairbanks and Andrews can provide the Hawks with valuable offense in postseason play.
Charity Stripe The Hawks lead Division I women’s basketball in free throw shooting percentage at 80.9 percent. Senior guard Erin Shields has a team best 94 percent freethrow percentage, having only missed four freethrows all season. Photo by Shannon Adams, ’16, Photo Editor Freethrow shooting has gotten the Hawks through some close victories, 13 victories by fewer than 15 points this season. The Hawks need to continue to get to the line and convert in order to provide an offensive cushion in postseason play.