The Hawk (9/30/2015)

THE HAWK Sept. 30, 2015

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Sept. 30, 2015

Department of Public Safety reports (Sept. 18-Sept. 24) Sept. 18 Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving Saint Joseph’s University students taking place in the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. No activity was observed. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to an unknown person removing items from her personal vehicle which was parked in the 5400 block of Wynnefied Avenue. There was no damage to the vehicle.

Sept. 21

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside of LaFarge Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a student using the microwave oven. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student of an unknown person removing items from her personal vehicle which was parked in the 5400 block of Wynnefied Avenue. There was no damage to the vehicle.

Sept. 19

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s faculty member in regards to an unknown person removing items from his personal vehicle which was parked in the 5400 block of Latches Lane. There was no damage to the vehicle. Lower Merion Police was notified and responded.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 2200 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

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DRUG RELATED INCIDENTS

Sept. 22 Public Safety was notified regarding a suspicious male inside the Campion Dining Center. Public Safety Officers responded and escorted the individual off campus without incident.

Sept. 23

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a student’s room at the Pennbrook Apartments. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified regarding a suspicious female in the bathroom using drugs at the Post Learning Commons. Public Safety Officers responded and escorted the individual off campus without incident.

Sept. 20

Sept. 24

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5600 block of Woodcrest Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding a St. Joe’s student receiving a citation for possession of marijuana near the area of City Avenue and Lapsley Lane. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to an unknown person removing her bicycle which was secured to a bike rack outside of Pennbrook Apartments. The incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by two St. Joe’s students of a suspicious male attempting to approach them in a dark colored vehicle near the area of Cardinal Avenue and Overbrook Avenue. Both students immediately located a Public Safety officer and reported the incident. An area search for the male was done, but was he was not located. Neither student was injured.

Public Safety was notified of a suspicious person soliciting money from students near the area of Overbrook Avenue. Public Safety Officers responded to the area, but were unable to locate the individual.

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Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student of an unknown person assaulting him while inside Larry’s Steak Shop. Philadelphia Police responded, but the suspect had fled the store. The student refused medical attention. The incident is under investigation.

NEWS BRIEFS Duck Boat crash kills 5 Catalan separatists win election

Separatists took control of the regional government of one of Spain’s wealthiest regions in the election on Sunday, Sept. 27th. Catalonia, in the northwestern tip of the country, has fought for independence over concerns of language and identity, as well as grievances that the region pays more in taxes than it receives in investments and transfers from Madrid.

This separatist lead could finally force federal government to openly confront the secessionist government. (Guardian)

After the death of a 20-year-old woman Sunday Sept. 24, the death poll of a duck boat crash rose to five. The National Transportation Safety Board says Seattle duck boat involved in the fatal crash didn’t have an axle repair that was recommended for the vehicle in 2013. (Guardian)

Putin strengthens support for Syrian president Dalai Lama cancels October appearances

The Dalai Lama remains in Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic after canceling his upcoming U.S. appearances. Officials have confirmed that the 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader remains in the clinic for a medical evaluation, but no other details have been released. His cancelled October appearances included plans to visit Boulder, Salt Lake City, and Philadelphia. (AP)

Russian president Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his support for the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, just before a high-stakes US-Russian summit where Syria’s leadership will likely be a highly contentious issue.

His remarks come weeks after he sent warplanes and an estimated 1,700 troops to western Syria to help the Assad regime. (Guardian)

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28th Inauguration celebrates Reed and international students Student diversity showcased at university ceremony ANA FAGUY ’17 Assistant News Editor

Representing her native country of Honduras, Gabriela Colindres, ’16, stepped up to the podium to welcome her new president in Spanish.

Colindres was one of six students representing Honduras, Saudi Arabia, India, China and Liberia who spoke in their native tongues at the presidential inauguration for Mark C. Reed, Ed.D. on Sept. 18. These students were chosen to highlight Saint Joseph’s University’s ever-growing diversity, organizers of the ceremony explained.

Faculty, staff, and members of the collegiate and Philadelphia community attended the inauguration, which was a two-day long celebration. When past University President Kevin C. Gillespie, ’72, S.J., was inaugurated in 2012, the celebrations lasted a week.

“I really enjoyed the students who participated and came up and spoke in their native languages,” Reed said. “I liked hearing “The Hawk Will Never Die” interspersed in between Chinese and Spanish and other languages.”

“I think it reflects who we are today as [a] university community,” Reed said. “Universities are always changing and evolving [and] St. Joe’s is no exception to that, and I think our student body is more diverse than a lot of people would think.”

Reed continued to explain that diversity is not always a racial and ethnic distinction, but one that can also be expressed in a socioeconomic and religious sense.

“Diversity is one of those words that can mean different things to different people, when I use the word, I think about diversity in the context of St. Joe’s, I think about it as broadly as possible,” Reed said.

A core committee looked at the university mission statement, and decided which parts to include in the ceremony, according to Aimee Terosky, Ph.D., assistant professor of educational leadership. The idea was to highlight the statement’s idea of striving to be inclusive and diverse. Additionally, the committee wanted to focus in on Reed’s background in student life, Terosky said.

“Anytime a university showcases its students, it helps show what we are here for,” Terosky said.

Many students who attended the ceremony had similar responses to the new international inclusion.

“I thought that [the six students speaking] was very nice, to show the diversity and multicultural aspect of St. Joe’s,” said Jason D’Antonio, ’19. “…this is 2015 and St. Joe’s I think is going to be at the forefront, it is going to be a pioneer of change acceptance and it is going to be that crusader for social justice.”

Staff members of the university reacted similarly.

“I thought it was a really nice celebration for the new president and I thought it was very innovative for us to have all those countries represented,” said Kim Allen Stuck, Ph.D, assistant vice president of student success and educational support.

Photos by Shannon Adams ’16

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APEX reaches new heights ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK TRIP SIGN UPS CLOSE IN RECORD TIME GINA KOKOSKY ’18 Special to The Hawk Within the first ten minutes, upwards of 100 students signed up. By the end of free period, 400 spots were filled. The last 100 spots were claimed by 4:30 p.m.

By the evening of Sept. 15, all spots for the Appalachian Experience Program were taken, and any students interested from here on out would be waitlisted.

Online applications for the Saint Joseph’s University APEX program—a spring break trip that takes Hawks down to the Appalachian region for a week of service—opened at 11 a.m. on Sept. 15.

Each year the number of spots available in the program is proportionate to the number of sites, according to Matt Fullmer, campus minister and program director of the Appalachian Experience.

This spring there are 17 sites, meaning there is an availability of 500 student spots. To ensure a spot on the service trip, students had to fill out an online application and provide a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Soon after the sellout, the APEX webpage apologized to students, offering them the option of putting their name on the waitlist. As of Thursday, Sept. 24, the waitlist had 80 students.

According to Fullmer, there are several factors that could have caused the overwhelming response that APEX received this year.

Typically, APEX sign ups are held within the first two weeks of the academic year, but this year they waited until the fourth week of classes to hold sign ups, Fullmer said. This pushback in the timeline gave more students the opportunity to hear about APEX and decide if the trip was something they might be interested in.

The APEX student leaders also marketed the service program more heavily than ever before: attending the activities fair, hosting balloon drops, wearing bright yellow shirts advertising the program, and spreading the word in classes and through other activities.

Chris Lyons, ’16, a student APEX leader, spoke of the impact of having a strong social media presence.

For the first time, the APEX coordinators were able to post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, constantly reminding students about the sign-up date.

Fullmer also said that the high interest could be attributed to the promotion by other student leaders, like the Orientation Leaders and Resident Assistants who helped spread the word.

Unfortunately, many students were not at their computers during the sign-up time due to internships, jobs, or other responsibilities, and therefore did not get one of the 500 spots.

Blaire Adkins ’18, is among the students who are currently on the waitlist.

“I wanted to sign up early but I had work and then class, and I couldn’t make it to my computer,” she said.

“I was disappointed because everyone always talks about how amazing APEX is, and I didn’t think it would sell out so quickly.”

Many of these students who either were unable to register or were put on the waitlist reached out to Fullmer, explaining their situation. The director said that due to space and transportation limitations, there was not much he could do.

In addition to APEX, there are other service programs run through Campus Ministry including Weekly Service, and Winter and Summer Immersion Programs. Collegiate Challenge, a student organization at St. Joe’s that works with Habitat for Humanity is also another option for students.

Joey Giovanisci, ’16, a Collegiate Challenge leader, stated that “Collegiate Challenge is one of SJU’s best kept secrets”, in regards to the fact that it isn’t as well promoted as APEX. Another factor that goes into the popularity of APEX is the financial commitment and the time com-

mitment, Fullmer said.

APEX is held over spring break, which is good timing for many students who may work jobs over summer or winter break. This trip is also a little bit more affordable than some other programs.

The total cost of APEX is $500, and this payment can be fulfilled through fundraising opportunities. The summer and winter immersion programs, though, can range anywhere from $700 to $1,500 depending on the site, said Winter Immersion Program leader, Lindsay Hueston, ’16.

Katy Woods, ’18 attended WIP last year, and will be attending APEX this spring. She said that since APEX is able to take more students than the immersion programs, that trip routinely gets more student interest.

“The more students involved, the more people are going to know about it and want to do it,” Woods said.

“I think APEX is more popular because it’s during the school year, and you have time to bond with your group when you get back,” said Dana Mangrelli, ’18, who has been on Collegiate Challenge and is attending APEX in 2016. “Everyone goes home after Collegiate Challenge, so it can be hard to stay in touch with your group and get the community feel that you would get from APEX.” As APEX continues to rise in popularity, Fullmer said that he is considering having a time frame for seniors and even juniors to sign up prior to underclassmen.

He also suggested that if students cannot be at a computer during signups in the future, they ask someone to fill out the application for them.

“It’s humbling that so many people over the years have wanted to go,” said Fullmer, “but right now we’re kind of maxed out…and we do our best to take as many students as we can.”

Provost search underway Search committee gathers input from university community KATRYNA PERERA ’16 News Editor At the beginning of September, a search committee tasked with finding a new provost for Saint Joseph’s University formed, officially starting the search for a new Chief Academic Officer.

The committee has held one internal meeting and four open forums in collaboration with the search. The recruiting firm Isaacson Miller has also spent time gathering input and comments from the St. Joe’s community.

“We want to hear all the voices…to help us shape a vision for what this position is and should be and what we’re looking for in the person that we would bring into Saint Joseph’s,” said Fran DiSanti, chief information officer and chair of the search committee.

One of the goals of the search committee is to make sure that academics and students are the center focus, DiSanti said. The hope is to find someone who is open to innovation and adaptable to change; someone who can make St. Joe’s more agile.

Ann Green, Ph.D., professor of English and president of Faculty Senate, explained that the forums have been a successful way of recognizing common themes across the university in terms of what each area wants to see in a new provost.

“People are interested in a strong provost who’s a good academic leader, who can help us adapt to the changing landscape of higher ed and build on Saint Joseph’s strengths,” Green said.

DiSanti also offered his own hopes for what the new provost will bring to the table.

“I feel personally that the provost needs to set a clear strategic vision [and] well articulated goals that we can rally behind,” he said.

Marissa Tremoglie, ’17, is the student representative on the search committee. At the student forum, Tremoglie said that the topic of academics and maintaining Jesuit principles was an idea continuously brought up.

“There was definitely a lot of talk about the need for funding for things like summer scholars and student research…and I think the students really brought up how valuable and enriching those out of class experiences were for them, and the need to continue to support them,” Tremoglie said.

DiSanti also spoke of specific issues that the faculty brought up in their open forum. “[The faculty] want someone that’s going to come in having done important scholarly work, real scholarly work, and that this person understands what it means to be a faculty member and understands how important research is in the life of a faculty member, and values that,” DiSanti said.

Green said that the search process is still in its very early stages.

“It’s pretty nebulous,” she said. “We’re still gathering information, and it’s a complicated process because you’re trying to find the right person with the right skill set who also wants to come here.”

Besides holding open forums and gathering input, the search committee and Isaacson Miller are working on creating an official advertisement and profile that will be sent out to all prospective and interested candidates. This profile, according to Green and DiSanti, is usually seven to eight pages in length and outlines exactly what the institution is looking for in a new hire.

After the profile is sent out, the next step in the process will be to ask members of the community for confidential provost recommendations. Then the initial screenings of the candidate and interviews will be held sometime from January to March, with the hope that a decision will be made and announced by the end of the 2015-2016 academic year, according to both DiSanti and Green.

Current Interim Provost Rosalind Reichard has been at St. Joe’s since June 2014 and when asked why it took so long to begin the search for a permanent provost, Green explained that the new president had to be found first.

“We needed to see what the [new] president wanted to do in terms of direction to fill in the other positions,” said Green.

The members of the search committee come from all different facets of the university.

All the members were invited by University President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., to participate, DiSanti said.

Tremoglie was recommended through the Office of Student Life, who said they were looking for a student familiar with academic rigor and the needs of students both inside and outside of the classroom. She is a McNulty Scholar as well as a research fellow at the Institute of Catholic Bioethics and sacristan at the Chapel of St. Joseph.

Tremoglie said her primary goal while serving on the committee is to identify common themes that students need, and advocate for those topics on the committee.

In addition to the forums, students will soon receive an online form that will allow them to provide their own personal thoughts on what they would like to see in their new academic leader.

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Editorial

‘A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold’

Pope Francis’ visit to campus reminds us what magis really means EDITOR IN CHIEF Cat Coyle ’16 MANAGING EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 FACULTY ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Katryna Perera ’16 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Ana Faguy ’19 OPINIONS EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Kelly Wittman ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Christy Selagy ’16 PHOTO EDITOR Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ’17 ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Gianna Melendez ’16 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

On Oct. 22, 2014, the front-page story of The Hawk was titled “Hope for the Pope.”

The story came out briefly after it was announced that Pope Francis would be visiting Philadelphia.

“The university community will have to wait and see if its request for a visit from Pope Francis will be granted,” wrote Anthony Panvini, ’16.

Almost a year later, this request has been granted.

On Sunday, Sept. 27, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Saint Joseph’s University.

As the news spread throughout the student body and the surrounding community, the grounds outside of The Chapel of St. Joseph were flooded with people. And as Pope Francis stepped out of his car, mere hours after the announcement was confirmed, a hush fell over the crowd of hundreds.

The pope’s visit to campus is historic, and not only for the university: this visit marks the sixth time a pope has ever visited an American university. Saint Joseph’s is the fourth school to be given this honor. Last weekend also marked Pope Francis’ first visit to the United States.

Pope Francis’ visit brought the eyes of the world to our campus. “Saint Joseph’s University” was a trending topic on Facebook. Local news outlets were clambering for coverage, only to be told to leave campus. The Hawk was the only media outlet allowed to stay directly on campus. Wellknown news outlets from The Guardian to The Washington Post wrote about his visit to our campus.

While there has been negative publicity

about our university over this past year, the spotlight gives us the opportunity to change our reputation in the eyes of the world.

Some schools see a rise in applications after a team wins a major championship.

But a special visit from the worldwide leader of the Catholic Church? To us, that’s a much bigger deal than winning the Big East Conference Tournament.

However, while Pope Francis’ visit may have brought some fantastic publicity to St. Joe’s, the papal visit means so much more than that.

Unlike most popes before him, Pope Francis isn’t afraid of taking action. He isn’t someone who stands back and watches while things happen before him. He isn’t one to stay silent about issues, or stand apart from his congregation.

And he is Jesuit.

As we are all aware, being a Jesuit means being a person for others.

Pope Francis is making waves in the church, earning him the title as the progressive pope in history. He is not afraid to take a strong stance and discuss issues that have been avoided by past pontiffs: LGBTQ members of the church, abortion, sexual abuse by members of the clergy, and climate change, to name a few.

Francis’ visits to two university campuses—Catholic University of America, and Hawk Hill—are also monumental. Since he is such a forward-thinking person—especially in the eyes of the Church—he has been able to better connect with young people. While college-aged people and faith are not typically thought of as being related,

Pope Francis has helped to bridge that gap and bring the Catholic Church into a new era.

As a part of the new generation—Catholic or otherwise—it is our job to continue Pope Francis’ teachings. He is the embodiment of our school’s Jesuit ideals: service, freedom and justice for all people, and most importantly, the magis.

Although we may make jokes from time to time about the marketing campaign, we should remember that the magis is actually at the foundation of our university and our education.

And Pope Francis truly demonstrates what magis is. We should heed his example.

As Hawks, it is our job to demonstrate to the world that we are dedicated to our Jesuit education. We should let Pope Francis’ visit inspire us to renew our dedication to service and social justice, and work more tirelessly than ever before to strive to be the men and women for with and for others that we are educated to be.

The eyes of the world were on us this weekend, and will continue to be for some time. After all, we were one of two universities that Pope Francis chose to visit in his short time in the U.S. We have been lucky enough to witness history. We shouldn’t simply leave this experience in the past as a memory.

More than ever, we should be proud of our Jesuit background. Today, and every day.

Ad majorem Dei gloriam.

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His Holiness comes to Hawk Hill

Pope Francis was on our campus. And we were here to witness it. Not many people can say they have seen the pope in person, let alone been close enough to get a decent picture or shake his hand. People would give anything to have had the experience we had.

Pope Francis was on Hawk Hill, and it was awesome.

Communication from Reed

Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., president of Saint Joseph’s University, has been taking time out of his day to communicate with students. The emails might be a little odd—it will certainly be interesting to see how “spirit days” turn out—but we have to appreciate the gesture. Reed has been visible in his few weeks as president, showing up at several events on campus and actively trying to make his presence known.

APEX sells out

The Appalachian Experience is one of the biggest service opportunities presented by St. Joe’s. And all 500 available spots were claimed by 4:30 p.m. on the day that applications were made available. Several people are left on the waitlist, but this just goes to show how much everyone appreciates this experience. Hundreds of people go on APEX every year and fall in love with their groups and the places they visit, and the sell-out shows how dedicated St. Joe’s students are to service.

Lack of preparation for Pope Francis

While having Pope Francis on our campus was amazing, the chaos that ensued beforehand definitely was not. After the announcement , security started checking students for Saint Joseph’s identification cards, despite the fact that several people unconnected with the university were already on campus. Police shuffled everyone around back and forth and people were frustrated. And sadly, the 200 student volunteers that went to the Parkway for the World Meeting of Families missed out on the opportunity to see Pope Francis in their own home. While the experience itself was amazing, the confusion was unnecessary. If there had been a plan in place of the possibility of a surprise visit, things probably would have gone much smoother.

Where is sweater weather?

The forecast for this week has been hovering around 80 degrees. It’s also the last week of September. Autumn started a week ago. The summer weather needs to chill… literally.

Fall is the best season on Hawk Hill, it needs to hurry up and get here! It’s time for sweaters, pumpkin everything, crunchy leaves, and Halloween movies. Flip-flop season ended in August. Bring on the fall weather.

Hazy clouds instead of a blood mooN

People were hyping up the blood moon for days. They camped out outside with blankets, cameras ready to capture the rare eclipse. It was supposed to be most visible between 10 p.m. and midnight. Everyone was excited, went outside, and…not much.

No blood red super-eclipse. Just clouds. The latest big astronomy event was, yet again, obscured, leaving Philadelphia residents who had hoped for a glimpse of the blood moon -The Hawk Staff disappointed.

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REVELATIONS IN A GEP CLASS Photo courtesy of Shannon Adams ’16

LINDSAY HUESTON ’18 Hawk Staff I was in environmental science a few mornings ago when the entire world clicked in one word.

We were discussing the exchange of energy between systems, and how things can get lost or transferred in that process.

It was in Thermodynamic Law No. 2 where my brain stopped dead in its tracks. With a mere mention of the concept of entropy, the entire world made sense in that instant.

Now, I’m an English major with a penchant for connecting obscure topics or thoughts to something else equally as obscure, so the fact that I was having a metaphoric realization in one of my GEP classes is not an uncommon occurrence. As much as we sometimes bemoan the GEP requirements, it is this very liberal arts foundation that I find has broadened me immensely from an intellectual standpoint. I’ve always loved science and am naturally curious as to how the world works and how everything fits together. Eager to learn more, I listened in as my professor explained what entropy truly means.

He defined the law as such that, “All systems tend toward entropy, or disorder; in any transfer of energy, some high quality energy will be converted to low quality energy. Anything highly concentrated will eventually, somehow, end up disorganized. All the material, all the energy, stays in the universe, but the system disperses.”

He compared it to cleaning your bedroom: No matter how neat it may start out, through the simple fact that you are living and you are going through stages of your existence, the room will eventually become slightly messy somehow. Or, a piece of firewood (high-quality energy) will be converted into low-quality energy as it burns, releasing gas into the air and ashes and embers behind on the ground. What was once together is now scattered apart.

He continued: “That’s all life does, is fight entropy. I hate to tell you, but you’re going to lose.”

Life made sense in that very moment. Everything in the environment is eventually destined to fail, to fall apart. That’s why it ultimately does.

It made complete sense to me because I try so hard to retain shreds of perfection in everything that I do; however, having someone present the idea to me that everything crumbles anyways and we can do absolutely nothing to stop it is somehow comforting, even empowering to me, in my often anxiety-ridden daily tasks.

Entropy, my professor explained, is a universal phenomenon. No matter how much energy we expend, there is always something that will be lost in the process — not lost from the universe, but lost from what it originally was. We can never maintain something exactly as it is. Change is inevitable.

This idea of impermanence has really been something grounding for me in the past few days and weeks, ironic as that may be. College seems so fleeting at times — we meet people and never speak to them again, we gain friendships and

we lose them, we go places and see faces and find love in instants unexpected and as soon as it seems we have a grip on something, it fades away. Social media reminds us that these moments are ephemeral at best, and echoes of “it goes too fast” can be heard among murmurs of senior class conversations, in reference to that looming g-word.

Entropy seems to explain everything that I struggle with in this world: that nothing lasts. Everything is subject to eventual decay in some way or another. As I get caught up in the throes of senior year and am starting to experience my first “lasts” of college, the reassurance that nothing will last is boldly, refreshingly honest. Our system, this few years of high-quality energy in college, will ultimately disintegrate and we will disperse around the globe, little bits of low-quality energy floating around like sparks of firewood once-inflamed.

Everything will crumble, and I’m somehow okay with it.

For it is in this acceptance of impermanence, the knowledge of entropy, that will allow me to more fully grasp each present moment as one of opportunity, knowing that this time will never again be granted to me. Against my strongest efforts, nothing will remain the same as it ever was. As much as I try to control my own life and my thoughts and my future, nothing is exempt from the fact that disintegration is inevitable. No matter how much I overthink or wallow over the outcome of a situation, I am somewhat comforted in the fact that it was never meant to last, or turn out perfectly in the first place, all due to a scientific phenomenon that rules our world.

To love in impermanence, to know that a relationship or a group or a feeling, no matter how meaningful, might not carry over to the rest of our lives, to know that things as they are will end one day? It’s a difficult concept to grasp. We leave little bits of ourselves everywhere, and are never fully able to gather them up again. Entropy has left us scattered and shifted, transformed into something perpetually evolving. Our energy never leaves, but dissipates into the vast expanse of our world.

Knowing that ultimately, I will lose the fight against entropy — much as iron does to rust, riverbeds do to erosion, forests to wildfires — makes my mind hype itself down just a little bit less, in the face of uncertainty over the rest of senior year and my future. I don’t know where I’ll end up next year or for the rest of my life. I worry if I’m good enough to do this, if I’m capable enough to do that. Hell, I don’t even know where I’ll be next week. Or, if I’ll ever live up to my own expectations that I constantly set too high for myself.

“Entropy guides everything in the natural world, and in the world we’ve created for ourselves,” my professor said.

We are destined to transform, to fall apart somehow. As I battle onwards in the fight against entropy, that knowledge from just-another-liberal-arts-requirement will ultimately keep me together — albeit ironically — for the rest of my senior year.

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The Lady Project Reflecting on inspiration, innovation, and revolution ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor My roommate and I spent our Friday night in a bar.

This may not sound atypical—we are college students, after all—but this night wasn’t about drinking or hanging out with friends. It was about empowerment.

I was sent a press release about the launch of the Philadelphia Lady Project a few weeks before the event, and my roommate/best friend Sarah was willing—as usual—to let me drag her along.

Which is how we ended up in the back room of Field House (next to Reading Terminal) on a Friday night surrounded by some of the most incredible, inspiring women I’ve been lucky enough to meet.

When you think of networking events, the first word that comes to your mind probably isn’t comfortable. Usually, they’re awkward, sort of uncomfortable, and full of people you’re only talking to in hopes of making connections or getting a job.

The launch of The Lady Project was, to me, the exact opposite of that.

From the moment I walked into the room, there was an atmosphere of relaxation and warmth. This was not an event full of corporate businesspeople and aspiring, cutthroat hopefuls. The women I spoke to were all pleasant and friendly. It seemed like a gathering of friends, despite the fact that the majority of the people in the room hadn’t met before that night.

Anyone who knows me is well aware of the fact that I’m anxious as hell, and have the medical diagnosis to back that up. However, when I was there, I was unafraid of approaching people to introduce myself and to chat with them for a while. It honestly was like meeting a bunch of friends for dinner and drinks—no awkward, harsh questions about your previous work experience, or what you want to do in the future. Everyone seemed genuinely interested in getting to know one another, and it was incredible.

The Lady Project began in Providence, R.I. in 2011 and has expanded to include eight cities across the country, including Boulder, New York City, and now, Philadelphia.

Their goal? To bring together intelligent, strong, and creative women from all fields and backgrounds. They hope to connect diverse women so that they can collaborate and continue to improve the lives of people all over the city.

The launch of the Philly branch had some incredible speakers: Katlyn Grasso, the founder of GenHERation and a recent graduate of the Wharton School of Business; Chrystina Cappello, the founder of PHLBloggers, a network of local lifestyle bloggers;

and Emily Carris, photographer and co-founder of The Art Dept., a gallery and workshop for local artists located in Fishtown.

These women have all created their own businesses, and have changed the lives of others through their work. Whether it’s empowering the next generation of young women, creating a network for people who need one, or providing a space where artists can create, each of the speakers of The Lady Project—as well as the women in attendance—are working to create a better world for their peers and for the young girls who will grow up to be powerful, independent women.

Obviously, as everyone should know by now, I’m a strong believer in women’s rights.

If you haven’t figured that out yet, I’m really not quite sure what column you’ve been reading. But while I think about it in my daily life, being surrounded by other women who hold similar beliefs was still an incredible experience.

I asked some of the women who were also at the event to describe The Lady Project.

Some of their answers?

“Collaboration.” “Awesome.” “Fun!” “Community.”

These women are creating the future. They’re working to change the standards set for women and girls everywhere: working to break the glass ceiling, working to empower young girls, working to bring people together so that we can all change the world.

After talking to some of the women in attendance, I felt like my future was infinite: I could do anything, because these people were blazing a trail ahead to make a way for people like me.

Almost three weeks later, I’m still thinking about The Lady Project.

I don’t want to speak for everyone, but I know that at least I don’t often think about the generations of women who fought for our rights so that we could get to where we are today.

However, I have been thinking more about them lately, and I’ve realized how grateful I am for the centuries of women who fought, tooth and nail, to climb out of oppression.

For the women who marched to protest injustices, whose words changed the world, whose actions screamed in defiance against the oppression that they faced.

For everyone who has worked to get us here, and for everyone who is working to bring us into the future: Thank you.

From Paris, with love Walking the line

Finding the balance between work and sightseeing SARA LEONETTI ’17 Hawk Staff Image courtesy of Creative Commons

Studying abroad is often so much fun that you forget why you’re abroad in the first place: to study.

When you get to your host country, the program directors are all going to say “studying comes first,” but we all know that that’s not really true.

We’re all here to get a cultural experience, not sit in classes all day.

Luckily, there are a few perks when it comes to taking classes abroad, the best of which being that I only have four days of classes.

IES Abroad, the program I’m with in Paris, only requires that students take four days of classes each week, giving us Fridays off. This means that classes are longer, but it is well worth it to have long weekends and the freedom to travel.

When you are choosing a study abroad program, it’s really important to choose one that has classes you can take toward your major, and make an effort to pick the ones that you would not be able to take at Saint Joseph’s University.

As a communications studies major, I am currently taking classes regarding the differences in communication between the United States and France. Because France is a country that is known for its unique journalism, my time studying abroad has been an eye-opening experience, allowing me to view my experiences at St. Joe’s in a different way.

Another difference between class in the United States and classes abroad is that a lot of learning is done outside of the classroom.

IES requires me to take a French class while I am here, half of which focuses on the French language and the other half on French culture.

Each week, our class consists of unique cultural visits. We visit different locations

around the city while our professor lectures about the history of Paris. We’re able to eat French food and speak to the locals in French, giving us unforgettable experiences that we could never have within a classroom.

We also go on tons of field trips in order to enlighten us about the historical sites and food outside of Paris.

We recently ventured to a Baroque Period castle just south of Paris called Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The castle was once owned by Nicolas Fouquet, the superintendent of finances under King Louis XIV. Fun fact: Eva Longoria and Tony Parker got married there! Hopefully I will too someday, because it was breathtakingly gorgeous.

Just because you are in school doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to explore the sights, and just because you are learning something doesn’t make the experience any less fun.

Real talk, though: you are getting graded at the end of the day, so you have to at least be somewhat serious about your schoolwork. With all the distractions of a new place, focusing on your studies can be difficult, especially because the school you’re attending might only consist of one floor of an office or apartment building and is not open on weekends.

So when and where are you supposed to be productive? Your best bet is to find a cafe near your apartment or one of these great coffeehouses where you pay an hourly rate to use their wifi, eat as much food as you want, and get your work done.

Bonne chance avec vos études! À bientôt!

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Pope Francis visits

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A handshake with the pope KATRYNA PERERA ’16 News Editor

Saint Joseph’s Photos by Shannon Adams ’16, Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A. ’17, and Joey Toczylowski ’17

When they won the election for executive positions on the Saint Joseph’s University Student Senate, two students never dreamed that election would mean that they would one day shake the hand of the pope.

During the Student Senate meeting Monday, Sept.

21, Nick Chingas, ’16, president of the Student Senate, and Natalie Roche, ’17, vice president of the Student Senate, were invited by University President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., to attend the Papal Mass held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday.

They were told to meet at Regis Hall at 1 p.m. to depart for the mass, but as they made their way over to the Office of the President that day, it was clear that those plans had changed.

“All morning the rumor mill had sort of been churning about what could be transpiring that day,” Chingas said.

When they finally arrived at Regis Hall, Chingas and Roche were told that in a few hours Pope Francis would be arriving on campus and that they would be a part of the greeting party.

“I cried as soon as [Reed] told me,” Roche said.

But it was clear that the only way the Pope was going to visit was if everything went exactly according to plan, Chingas said.

“The crowds had to be under control, he had to have a little bit of leeway in his schedule…and thank goodness everything went right, and stars aligned, and all of us who were there got to experience something that only occurs once in a lifetime, if it does at all,” Chingas said.

Chingas and Roache were also informed by both the secret service and Reed that they could not tell anyone about what was soon to happen—not even their families—for security reasons.

Chingas and Roche, along with Reed and other members of the university, eventually made their way down to the lawn outside of the Chapel of St. Joseph, where students and other members of the university were barricaded back along the sides of the chapel, awaiting the arrival of the pope.

The rumble of motorcycles was soon heard, and in the blink of an eye, the Sourin Residence Hall parking lot was filled with police cars, vehicles, motorcycles, and one little black Fiat.

“As soon as he stepped foot into that parking lot I cracked up, I was like, ‘The Pope is in the Sourin parking lot right now.’ That was just so funny to me,” Roche said.

Pope Francis walked up the sidewalk leading to the Chapel of St. Joseph and was greeted by Reed. He then moved along to greet others, eventually arriving at Chingas and Roche.

“It was a short conversation, but it was life-changing none the less,” Chingas said.

Chingas began by saying “Bienvenidos,” and then thanked Pope Francis for visiting the United States and Saint Joseph’s, he said. “[And] when I had finished welcoming him, I said, ‘Please pray for us as we will continue to pray for you,’ and he thanked me, and assured me that we are in his prayers,” Chingas said.

Chingas then presented Pope Francis with a gift from the university. An avid soccer fan, the pope was given a Saint Joseph’s University soccer jersey with the number 36 meant to represent 1936, the year that the pope was born.

“I was told by the Vatican photographer to hold the jersey up,” said Chingas, “and at that point the crowd just went crazy.”

After the jersey exchange, Pope Francis was greeted

by Roche.

“You could tell that he was so tired but he was still so excited to be here,” Roche said. “I said to him, ‘Thank you for your love and happiness,’ and then he shook my hand back and he said, “I pray for you as you pray for me.’”

The students were both given World Meeting of Families medals as gifts, and although they did not make it down to the mass as originally planned, both expressed the honor they felt for being chosen for such a momentous occasion and that it is something they will never forget.

“I’m going to tell my kids and they’re going to tell their kids, ‘Grandma met the Pope,’” Roche said.

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The Real Truth About Real Numbers What could you do with a math degree? The limit does not exist

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SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff If people haven’t sprinted away by the time I’ve finished saying, “I’m a math major,” the conversation tends to continue in either one of two ways: “What are you going to do with a math degree?” or “Oh, so you want to be a teacher?”

While the statement and question are not insulting in and of themselves, it’s the insinuation of perceived uselessness that comes with them that I find offensive. It’s as if people can’t believe there is anything you could possibly do with a math degree except teach algebra or geometry to apathetic high schoolers.

Before I go any further, I should clarify that I have absolutely nothing against teachers. I’ve had some wonderful teachers over the years who’ve been instrumental in getting me to where I am today. Teachers are incredible people blessed with a patience and personality that I wish I had.

So back to the question, “What are you going to do with a math degree?”

Well, fellow Hawks, why don’t you ask Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., our new university president? Reed’s undergraduate degree is in mathematics, which clearly set the foundation for a great future. After all, it’s not everyone who gets to shake hands with the pope.

Perhaps I’ll start answering, “I’m going to run a university!” In all seriousness, though, math is a subject that pro-

vides a basis for a wide variety of opportunities.

But you don’t have to take my word for it, or even Reed’s.

You could ask Bram Stoker, author of “Dracula;” Coldplay guitarist Jonny Buckland; or Baltimore Ravens guard John Urschel.

The point is that many people seem to think math is a super limited subject, and that all it teaches you is to memorize a bunch of rules for finding derivatives or facts about matrices.

The fact is that math majors do much more than just memorize facts. We aim to understand the facts. We are taught to have a healthy suspicion of the theories presented to us, and to seek proof.

For example, rather than simply memorizing the Pythagorean theorem, we attempt to figure out why it works.

Studying math teaches you to think logically and critically.

The skills you develop proving mathematical theorems can be used to attack a variety of other problems in countless other subjects.

Don’t get the wrong idea: There are plenty of math majors who actually continue to do math, and not all of them are teachers.

Applied mathematicians work across a variety of industries as engineers, data scientists, analysts, and cryptographers, to name just a few examples. They do everything from assessing the success of new drugs or the status of

your investment portfolio to designing algorithms that make your Google search more effective or that break the codes used by foreign adversaries.

Trust me when I assure you that the work of applied mathematicians touches your life on a daily basis.

Furthermore, believe it or not, there are people who do math just for the sake of doing math.

I know what you’re thinking. In my mom’s words, “That sounds like a hobby.” I won’t wax too deeply here about the joys of pure mathematics; I’ve got a whole separate article planned for that.

I will say, though, that it is a fascinating and creative subject. Pure mathematicians, including many of the math professors here at Saint Joseph’s University, devote their lives to pushing the boundaries of mathematics by discovering and proving new results in a variety of mathematical fields.

Honestly, I haven’t quite figured out where my math degree will take me. What I do know is that after four years of writing proofs and applying theorems, I will be going into the world with a solid foundation of skills that could take me literally almost anywhere.

I plan to stay in mathematics, although pure or applied I’m not sure. I mean, running a university seems like a lot of pressure, and I don’t think I’ve quite the right build for professional football.

Thanks a lot, Einstein's Why campus’ latest eatery is actually the worst

Grinds My Gears Photo by Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A. ’17

KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff Merion Hall is one of my favorite places on campus.

It’s a great place to run into and catch up with people you have not seen in a while. There’s an awesome art gallery on the second floor that features student artwork.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I like to go to campus early before my classes to sit in the Merion Atrium. This habit is by far one of my favorite little rituals.

That is, until the Einstein Bros. Bagels opened up. What used to be my little slice of paradise has now been completely ruined by the presence of Einstein.

Merion Hall is home to the English, education, and sociology departments. It once was a hidden gem for people who were on Maguire campus to go to in between classes and do some work instead of going across campus to the library.

Now, that peaceful atmosphere is gone.

With the addition of Einstein’s, students who are Merion Hall regulars are now displaced. We cannot sit and enjoy some downtime in the atrium because it has been ruined.

With this new addition, the atrium is always packed, no matter the time of day. There is a constant influx of students coming in and waiting in line for food.

Unfortunately, with this new crowd of people the noise has increased as well. It is now nearly impossible to be able to concentrate and read, work on homework, or study for a test.

It is also extremely difficult to sit with friends and have a conversation without having to shout in order to be heard.

The peaceful atmosphere of the Merion Atrium has been completely shattered.

Also, Einstein’s is not nearly as convenient as the P.O.D. With the long lines and wait time for your food, it is now impossible to grab a cup of coffee or a quick snack to hold you over in between classes.

You have to block out a minimum of 15 minutes if you want to get anything from Einstein’s, and that is a consid-

erable chunk of time from the hustle and bustle of one’s day. Sure, you can grab a breakfast sandwich before class or get some type of pizza bagel for lunch, but you end up waiting an exorbitant amount of time. To me, that doesn’t seem worth it.

I must confess, however, that I am usually a huge fan of Einstein Bagels.

Whenever I am home, my sister and I have a ritual of going and grabbing a bagel when she gets home from school. I think they have great food at reasonable prices.

However, I do not think Merion Hall was the right place for this location. I understand that the thinking was that there needed to be a food place for the Maguire Campus, but this addition has disturbed the peace and quiet that Merion Hall once offered. It is inconveniencing those who are Merion regulars, who can no longer sit and enjoy any downtime there.

If anybody’s wondering where to find me, I’ll be wandering around Maguire Campus in search of a new home.

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the value of volunteering Three Hawks share their service experiences KELLY WITTMAN ’17 Assistant Lifestyle Editor While the pope’s visit to Saint Joseph’s University reminded students of Jesuit values, there are several Hawks who have always incorporated social justice into their lifestyle. For some, volunteerism is not a duty or requirement; it is a way of life. Hawks share their volunteer experiences here at St. Joe’s and recount the moment when they realized they found a friend, a family, and a passion outside of their dorm rooms.

May I have this dance?

Casey Brands, ’17, actuarial science and risk management double major, was raised on the core values of service.

“My parents taught me that volunteering isn’t just volunteering, it’s a way of everyday life,” Brands said.

Though she left home to go to college, she made sure not to leave her values behind. Freshmen year, she immediately immersed herself in several service activities—the Philadelphia Service Immersion Program, APEX, and ARC Center for Disabilities—just to name a few. Though she spoke of all service sites fondly, there was one site, or rather, one person, in particular whose memory made her eyes brighter and her smile wider. During Casey’s first year at ARC as a freshmen, she was paired with Maurice, who at six foot six could easily go unnoticed due to his extreme shyness. The two would see each other at least once a week. They would play football, complete crafts, and eat together, but they were never able to engage in conversation. A language spoken in the smiles and presence of each other was enough for the two of them.

“It was like the relationship you have with your best friend. You don’t always have to talk to each other and you can be comfortable with the silence. I never felt like I had to verbally affirm Maurice because his presence alone was comforting.”

On the night of the program’s final dance, Maurice broke the silence and spoke the words that were there all along. Bending over to meet Casey’s five foot frame with tears in his eyes, he kissed her on the forehead and said, “Thank you.” Casey was brought to tears upon hearing the words she felt were hers all along.

“He changed my life in one week. I felt like I should be thanking him.”

Her time with Maurice made her understand the true meaning of social justice.

“Service is the start of social justice and it’s up to us to build off of it and make it a habit.” The following

year, Casey returned to the same site, this time as a service leader, and danced with him again.

Mi casa es su casa

Sometimes, your home away from home is built from the foundation of new relationships. Luigi Nunez, ’17, math and computer science major, found his “adopted” family on a collegiate challenge trip in New Mexico. The family he volunteered with came from Juarez-el Paso, New Mexico. The family became separated when they attempted to immigrate and were caught by boarder control. While the rest of the family was allowed to pass, the father was deported. During Luigi’s freshmen year, he volunteered as a translator for the trip, and he was able to join the family as they met up with the father on the other side of the fence.

The initial reunion was emotional, but the following year brought more tears—this time, tears of joy. When Luigi revisited the family on another service trip, the father was on the other side of the fence, under the same roof as his family. Seeing the portrait of a reunited family and translating their story to fellow volunteers made Luigi realize, “This is a great feeling, I want to keep doing this.” He learned that volunteerism is being modest.

“It is understanding that we are not on different playing fields. I am not better than you because I’m the one helping you. We both need to use our skills to connect with one another,” Nunez said.

Those values are what turn a house into a home.

You’ve got a friend in me

Biology major Maddy Cunningham, ’17, learned that friends come in different shapes and sizes. During her weekly service at Gompers, she became close with a young girl who she tutored after school. Week after week, Maddy would help her buddy with her homework, spending hours on assignments and missing out on recess time. With English as her second language, it made completing the homework and communicating a challenge between the pair. Eventually, the fourth grader became attached to Maddy and looked forward to their weekly visit. By the end of her volunteering at the site, Maddy’s little friend started to improve and eventually they were able to join the other kids for recess.

“I never expected a ‘thank you.’ Just seeing how excited she was when I got to see her was enough.

Watching her improve was rewarding,” she said.

Photos by Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ‘17

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Chi Running A new way to hit the trails HALEY FISCHER ’17 Hawk Staff

Raise your hand if you despise running and you have a deep admiration for those who can endure a marathon.

I don’t know about you, but I am currently raising my hand. It’s no secret that running is an excellent way to exercise. It increases the chances of a healthy heart and it’s great for reducing stress.

But for many, it can seem arduous and downright dreadful. Fear not, Hawks, “ChiRunning” is a movement that offers a new approach to running.

ChiRunning is a transformative way of running designed to prevent injuries and build confidence in those who struggle to hit the one-mile marker on their run. Through ChiRunning, runners can learn to see exercise as a mode of self-improvement for both body and mind. As a relaxation technique, this form of running is not the means to finish a race but rather as a way to feel confident about working out. Essentially, it is a more enjoyable way

of running that offers you the maximum benefits from your morning jog.

ChiRunning was unsurprisingly founded in California, a state known for its laid-back attitude and relaxed state of mind. Danny Dreyer, the founder of this growing phenomenon, began spreading his techniques locally in San Francisco during the mid 90s. In only four years, it became nationally recognized. The publication of “ChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running,” helped jumpstart ChiRunning’s global success. The book illustrates the training protocol, along with a variety of techniques.

This strategy of running applies the practices of t’ai chi and relaxation to improve one’s running ability.

The primary focuses of this type of running are relaxation, core alignment and posture, and connecting the mind and body to prevent injury.

ChiRunning centers on the idea of energy

running throughout your body: from your mind to your core and then from your core to your legs.

When engaging in a normal running routine, runners place all their weight on their legs and arms.

This approach to running is textbook and easy but also increases the risk of injury in the legs. With ChiRunning, runners engage their cores and support the weight of their bodies through the abdominals. This is considered a safer way to run because of the reduced risk of injury—engaging your core in running aligns the body as opposed to pulling it forward.

Hawks, the ball is in your court now. Do you want to reduce your risk of injury and find running more relaxing? If so, hit the Internet to read more about ChiRunning training programs and learn how one goes about changing their running technique.

Protein-packed Pastries

Replace your high-sugar, high-calorie sweets with these low-sugar, high-protein treats MADELINE KUNTZ ’17 Hawk Staff

Founded in 2010, Quest Bars has arguably become the most popular and healthiest high-protein bar on the market. With at least 20 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber, as well as less than two grams of sugar per bar, it’s almost impossible to find a bar with a better nutritional profile.

Not only are Quest Bars a convenient daytime snack, meal replacement, or workout recovery snack, but they’re also the perfect ingredient for making healthy desserts and pastries.

Cookie dough ice cream sandwich Ingredients:

1 chocolate cookie dough Quest Bar 1 scoop vanilla Halo Top ice cream Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare cookie sheet with wax paper or cooking spray.

3. Cut Quest Bar into two halves, and roll the halves into two balls.

4. Use a rolling pin to flatten the balls until they form a cookie shape.

5. Place the cookies onto the cookie sheet and bake for seven minutes.

6. Remove the cookies from the oven and flip them over. Bake for an additional two minutes.

7. Once the cookies have cooled, top one cookie with a scoop of vanilla Halo Top ice cream.

8. Flatten the ice cream with a spoon and place the other cookie on top to make a sandwich.

Tropical PB2 cookies

Ingredients: 1 Coconut Cashew Quest Bar 2 tablespoons PB2 powdered peanut butter 4 half-inch thick banana slices Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare cookie sheet with wax paper or cooking spray.

3. Cut Quest Bar into two halves and roll the halves into two balls.

4. Use a rolling pin to flatten the balls until they form a cookie shape.

5. Place the cookies onto the cookie sheet and bake for seven minutes.

6. Mix the two tablespoons PB2 with a tablespoon of water.

7. Spread the PB2 on the cookies and place two banana slices on each cookie.

Photos by Madeline Kuntz

Vanilla almond fruit pastry

Ingredients: 1 vanilla almond crunch Quest Bar 2 tablespoons natural strawberry jelly Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare cookie sheet with wax paper or cooking spray.

3. Cut Quest Bar into two halves and flatten the halves with a rolling pin.

4. Place two tablespoons of jelly on the top of one half of the Quest Bar. 5. Place the second half of the Quest Bar on top of the Jelly so that it makes a sandwich.

6. Press the edges of both Quest Bar halves together using a fork. Make sure that the jelly stays inside.

7. Bake for four to five minutes.

Sept. 30, 2015

Horoscopes Aries

While you find great success in both your academic and personal life, you tend to hold others to those same standards. This week, focus on yourself and stop worrying about others. Saturn moves into your tenth house this week which will bring you even more success in your professional pursuits.

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Leo

No one would accuse this lion of being cowardly. As a Leo, your self-confidence always shines through. You are fiercely loyal and will stand by your pride through thick and thin. Your moon is in Saturn this week, which means that good fortune will be coming your way.

Virgo

Taurus

At your worst, you are lazy and a bit stubborn. But under your tough exterior, you are a gentle and generous person.

With Saturn in your rising house, you may feel more aggressive than usual. Show your compassion this week by helping a friend with homework or holding the door open for a stranger.

Gemini

You have an adventurous spirit, but your lack of planning means that your plans often backfire. Be mindful of your impulsive nature this week, because when Venus moves into your seventh house, you will be feeling especially creative.

Cancer

With Pluto moving into your twelfth house, you may feel an overwhelming urge to sulk, especially when your plans don’t turn out the way you wanted. Combat the blues by listening to some mood-boosting music. If all else fails, just google pictures of baby hedgehogs.

Naturally curious creatures, Virgos are always up for new adventures. But be careful this week, for as your fourth moon aligns with Mercury, your sense of mischeif will be awakened. I recommend laying low until after the forth to avoid getting yourself into trouble.

Libra

Calm, cool, and collected: that’s the Libra motto. Your tranquil personality is due in part to your love of organization, and you feel happiest when you are writing in your daily planner. However, as Uranus moves into the sixth house, that sense of balance will start to shift.

Scorpio

The model of the moment was mysteriously absent from Kanye’s show NICOLE MATOS ’17 Special to The Hawk It is no secret that Kendall Jenner has been deemed “Queen of the Catwalk.” From Diane Von Furstenberg, to Chanel, and Givenchy, she has quite a few big-name designers under her belt (literally). And it was no surprise the black-haired beauty was once again seen strutting her stuff during 2015 New York Fashion Week, having walked in Michael Kors, Givenchy, and Diane Von Furstenberg yet again, along with gal-pals, Karlie Kloss, and Gigi and Bella Hadid (can you say #SquadGoals?)

At Michael Kors, Jenner stunned in an all-black ensemble featuring eyelet details, while at Givenchy, she looked fierce and flawless in a long black skirt, a white top, and bleached eyebrows to match. But it was at Diane Von Furstenberg that the supermodel truly transformed from fierce to feminine in a sheer white dress adorned with golden butterflies, while her usually pin-straight ponytail hair was set loose and styled in beautiful brown tresses.

Meanwhile, on Sept. 16, Jenner’s brother-in-law, Kanye West (“Yeezus”) debuted his Yeezy collection for Adidas Originals for the second year in a row. He had announced that he was going to reveal his new line just a few days before the show, at the same time designer, Anne Bowen, had been scheduled to show her new collection. However, due to all of the social media hype that surrounded Yeezy’s debut, Bowen decided she had no choice but to reschedule.

And although the claws came out,

Kanye seemed unfazed, choosing to ignore the messy situation he had created.

Instead, West acted as though nothing had happened and nonchalantly debuted his sophomore line, which mainly consisted of neutral colored hoodies and jackets. Beige body-hugging sports bras and leggings (think spanx) also took over his runway, making his show resemble more so the JC Penney underwear department than a New York Fashion Week catwalk.

Among the models chosen to debut his collection were big names like Bella Hadid, but Kween K was completely M.I.A. Instead, little sister, Kylie Jenner was seen strutting her stuff (more like somberly walking) in West’s show. She and Hadid were nearly unrecognizable in their beige, skin-tight ensembles, matching blue ball caps, and non-glam makeup.

So just where was Kendall, if not walking in her big brother’s show? Well, she was spotted sitting in the crowd with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian. And not only was the model-of-the-moment not modeling in that moment, but Yeezus also seated his supermodel sister in the second row—behind singer-songwriter Lorde, and retired football player-turned-talk show host, Michael Strahan. Ouch.

Now exactly why Kendall didn’t make the cut in Yeezy’s show, and was instead seated behind both A and B-listers, we may never know, but one thing’s for sure—Kween K may just have been dethroned.

As the sun moves from your second to third moon, a big change will be coming your way. Trust your instincts and you will be happy with the outcome.

Capricorn

With Jupiter in your seventh house this week, your course is set for academic success. Just remember that not everyone does as well as you do. You have a lot to be proud of this week, Capricorn, so take some time away from the books and go binge-watch something on Netflix.

Aquarius

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius! Much like the cast of “Hair,” you have flower child tendencies and are known among your friends for being a bleeding heart.

However, your tireless efforts will come to fruition on the tenth when you finally reach the goal you have been working toward.

Pisces

Much like your desert-dwelling spirit animal, you have a dry sense of humor and sharp wit. Be careful this week; as the moon moves into your rising house, you may be feeling lost and confused. Make your feelings known rather than deflecting them with your trademark sarcasm.

Kendall missing from the katwalk

Sagittarius

You’re a naturally empathetic person, which makes you the mom of your friend group. Lately you’ve spent way too many nights on the phone helping your friends sort out their messy love lives. But the tides are turning; Venus moves into your fifth house this week, which means new romance is coming your way.

The Cat's Meow

New yoga studio lets cat lovers relax with feline friends FRANKI RUDNESKY ’18 Hawk Staff We’ve all heard of the yoga pose “downward dog,” but now it seems that cats want in on the yoga craze.

Nowadays, there are many creative ways that shelters are promoting cat adoption, such as “cat cafés” and “cat libraries.” Perhaps the most creative way of all is the new cat yoga movement, which places adoptable kitties in the yoga studio with prospective cat owners. Obviously, total cuteness ensues.

This interesting phenomenon was first launched in Illinois at a yoga studio called Yoga at Connie’s. The studio teamed up with a local no-kill shelter called Homeward Bound for a unique event that they entitled “Yoga for Cats.”

According to the Huffington Post website, the idea for this event came from Jeannette Skaluba, who is a volunteer at the shelter and a longtime student at Yoga at Connie’s. Skaluba did yoga with her own cat, Oreo, and it went viral. She believed “Yoga for Cats” would be a great way to encourage animal adoption.

The event occurred this past June, also known as Adopt-A-Cat month, and it consisted of six sociable cats from the Homeward Bound shelter who were brought into the studio for an interactive yoga class. There was no monetary fee for students to attend this yoga class, but instead they were asked to donate to the animal shelter.

Yoga for Cats raised over $500 for the animal shelter, according to the Huffington Post website, and one of the cats was adopted after the event. The studio plans to hold more cat classes in the future.

On nymag.com, Jessica Roy writes about her own experience with cat yoga in New York City. The class she attended was held at Meow Parlour, which is a cat café located on the Lower East Side. Usually Meow Parlour is a place for animal lovers to socialize with shelter cats while enjoying cat-shaped macaroons, but every Tuesday for an hour and a half, it transforms into a cat-friendly yoga studio.

Roy said the yoga class consists of all women exercisers, speculating it was because men generally wouldn’t pay for the “privilege” of exercis-

ing in the vicinity of felines. She says that doing yoga with cats may seem crazy, but it is overall a unique experience and makes for a funny story to tell friends.

She said that each class consists of 30 minutes of cat bonding, 45 minutes of yoga, and 15 minutes of saying good-bye to your newfound feline friends.

Against Roy’s expectations, the cats in attendance mostly spent the yoga class eyeing up their human counterparts from high perches and napping; although they did chase each other through the obstacle course of attendants and sharpen their claws on the yoga mats.

It’s widely known that yoga is good for the mind, body and soul; and doing yoga with cats can be even more beneficial for cat lovers and the adoptable cats who get to interact with possible new families in a relaxed setting.

As Roy puts it, cat yoga is perfect for “people who spend regular yoga classes thinking, ‘I wish I was hanging out with cats instead.’”

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Sept. 30, 2015

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Who said this quote on The Office?

ACROSS

1 “This may be the first time that a male subordinate has attempted to get a modest scheduled raise by threatening to withhold sex from a female superior. It will be a groundbreaking case when it inevitably goes to trial.”

6 “Not bad for a day in the life of a dog food company.”

8 “Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.”

9 “If you pray enough, you can turn yourself into a cat person.”

10 “I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”

11 “I'm petrified of nipple chafing. Once it starts it is a vicious circle. If you have sensitive nipples, they chafe, so they become more sensitive, so they chafe more. So... I take precautions.”

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2 “Saddle shoes with denim? I will literally call protective services.”

3 “People underestimate the power of nostalgia. Nostalgia is truly one of the greatest human weaknesses, second only to the neck.”

4 “I wake up every morning in a bed that's too small. Drive my daughter to a school that's too expensive and then I go to work to a job for which I get paid too little. But on pretzel day....Well, I like pretzel day.”

5 “I go to the bathroom for 45 minutes and everything changes.”

7 “I have this little vacuum cleaner that's broken. If Dwight doesn't work out maybe that can be manager.”

Sept. 30, 2015

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Hawks roll past Billikens Field hockey dominates in 8-0 win CARTER FILLMAN ’19 Special to The Hawk As summer leaves us and the fall season approaches, Atlantic 10 conference play is on the schedule for Saint Joseph’s University’s field hockey.

Earlier in the week, St. Joe’s lost to the nationally-ranked University of Massachusetts (5-4, 1-1 A-10) by a score of 3-1. The Hawks (4-5, 2-1 A-10) entered the Sept. 25 game with a lot of energy after defeating Lock Haven University (8-2, 1-2 A-10) in a double overtime thriller where freshman forward Anna Willocks lead the way with her first career hat trick.

“Wins are always exciting and I think it always gives another push,” said Head Coach Lynn Farquhar. “I do think that it was important for us to get our mentality right for [Friday’s] game though.”

Heading into another A-10 game, this one against St. Louis University (0-10, 0-2 A-10), Willocks picked up exactly where she left off. After just under three minutes of playing time, she scored the Hawks’ first goal of the game off of an assist by junior Melanie Colozzi.

“I think it comes a lot from working at practice and just taking on board the information you get from the coaches,” Willocks said. “Especially taking the energy from the other players on the team, because it starts from the backs.”

Senior Nadia De Vries and sophomore Melissa Herd added two more goals before the half (16:49 and 27:56 in respectively), giving the Hawks a 3-0 lead at the break.

“Anna is stepping up to the plate and

she’s going after it,” Farquhar said. “Our goal today was to have ownership throughout the whole game and not just play in spurts, so I think Anna set the tempo and the rest of the girls followed. She was a great leader today.”

After half-time, the Hawks continued to press their offensive dominance. Sophomore Jackalyn Pauling opened up the scoring, beating the goalie and scoring to the far post.

The goal opened the floodgates as Willocks added another, freshman Kerri Turk scored two more goals, and fellow freshman Lauren Zimmerman scored the final goal.

“I guess that’s the mentality, which was our focus for the game, so it was good to keep focusing and just having a push from everyone,” Willocks said.

The Hawks’ defense dominated throughout the match. In the first half, the Hawks’ defense allowed only two total shots, and only one on goal. Saint Louis finished with eight total shots, and only two on goal.

“From our backfield, Amelia [Deibler] in goal has done an outstanding job this year, and she has really stepped up in moments,” Farquhar said. “And then also our center back Katja [Hansen]… stepped up. From an organizational standpoint, our composure was excellent.”

The Hawks will take a break from A-10 play, as they travel to Bucknell University (35) to take on the Bison on Oct. 4. The Hawks return to A-10 play Oct. 9 when they take on Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

Photos courtesty of St. Joe’s Athletics

Hawks shut out Blackbirds

Offense and defense shine in women’s soccer win

ALLEN R. SMITH ’19 Special to The Hawk The Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team (6-3-0) won a non-conference game against the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds (2-7-0) on Sept. 25, by a score of 2-0. “[I told them] we need a shutout no matter what,” said St. Joe’s Head Coach Jess Mannella. “We needed [a] shutout after having three goals scored on us last Sunday.”

Senior Shannon Westhead opened up the scoring in the eighth minute of play. Junior Emily Gingrich passed Westhead the ball, who kicked it over the Blackbirds’ goalie for the first goal of the game. And 10:45 into the match, Gingrich added another goal for the Hawks, set up by senior Morgan Michon.

The Hawks shut down Brooklyn for the first half, and followed through for the rest of the game.

“We have been working a lot on the defense this week,” Mannella said. “I thought they were really smart and fixed a couple of things we were looking for to get that shutout… We did not want to get behind.”

The defense limited Brooklyn to eight shots total, only two of which were shots on goal.

“Our defense is doing amazing, and we worked on it

all week,” Gingrich said. “Everything the coaches pointed out for them to fix or to improve, they did.”

The Hawks had a total of 26 shots, although only nine were on goal.

“We talked about having patience, but with our patience we forgot that we also need to shoot inside the box,” Mannella said.

“We are getting chances, which is the great thing,” Gingrich said.

“It’s still early in the season with us going into conference. As long as we are getting these chances, the goals will come… We played full hard…for 90 minutes, and we were strong for the full 90.”

The Hawks will begin Atlantic 10 conference play on Oct. 1, when they travel to George Washington University. The team will return home to play Fordham University on Sunday.

Photos by Shannon Adams ‘16

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Sept. 30, 2015

Temeh time Late double overtime goal seals win ALLEN R. SMITH ’19 Special to The Hawk After nearly 108 minutes of back-and-forth play, the Hawks scored the game-winning goal in double overtime.

The Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team (2-6-1) won by a score of 3-2 against the winless Howard University Bison (0-8-1) on Sept. 25.

The Hawks scored the first goal of the game in the ninth minute of play. Senior Emmanuel Temeh drew a foul, which set up junior Sam Irvin to take a penalty kick.

Irvin’s PK got past the goalkeeper to give the Hawks the early lead.

However, the Hawks did not keep their lead for long.

16:27 into the match, the Bison scored to tie the game at 1-1. Howard continued with an aggressive attack, but the Hawks’ defense shut down their opponents.

Photos by Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ’17

The Hawks also had many scoring opportunities, but they couldn’t get any shots past the Bisons’ goalkeeper. The Hawks had 4 corner kicks, but came up short each time.

The game went back and forth, with both teams having opportunities to score for the rest of the game.

“We need to continue scoring more goals, and also need to be a little bit better executing when in the attack, and need more people to want to score goals,” St. Joe’s Head Coach Don D’Ambra said.

With about two minutes left to play in regulation time, Howard scored a goal to give the team a 2-1 lead Just as it seemed the game was drawing to a close, the Hawks scored to tie the game at 2-2. With 19 seconds left in regulation, Temeh passed the ball to sophomore Matt Crawford, who scored the equalizer, sending the game into overtime.

It was the third game of the season in which the Hawks went into overtime.

The first overtime passed with neither team scoring, despite opportunities for both sides.

With 2:25 left in second overtime, the Hawks got the break they needed. Sophomore Mike Akinkoye got the ball, dribbled it through the defenders, and then passed to Temeh, who scored the game-winning goal.

“I looked at my teammate Mike Akinkoye, I got his eye before he even had the ball, so I knew if he got the ball he was going to find me to slip it through,” Temeh said. “We both read the play right. He slipped me a great ball, and I was just there to finish it.”

“I thought Emmanuel played with great urgency to go to goal,” D’Ambra said. “He was involved with all three goals… Emmanuel brought great intensity in overtime to try to win the game, and he created a lot for us.”

The Hawks will play the University of Massachusetts on Oct. 3.