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University Student Senate holds farewell celebration for Gillespie

Longtime Hawk historian named Interim CAS Dean Richard Warren to take over come June 8

KATRYNA PERERA ’16 News Editor

CAT COYLE ’16 Editor in Chief

Last Thursday, the University Student Senate (USS) held a Student Farewell Celebration for University President C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., ’72. The purpose of the celebration was to honor and commemorate the presidency of Gillespie, who will be resigning at the end of the spring 2015 semester.

The event was held in the Doyle Banquet Hall of Campion Student Center. Highlights included addresses from former Student Senate President, Claire Tedesco, ’15, as well as other student senators and Gillespie himself.

There was also an opportunity for students to take photos with Gillespie during the event and the hashtag “ThanksFatherG” was used by students on social media platforms to show appreciation for the university president.

Approximately 100 students attended the event, at which lunch was also served.

The University Student Senate released a statement explaining the reasoning behind their decision to hold a farewell celebration.

“Father Gillespie has touched the lives of many students at Saint Joseph’s and has forged relationships with numerous student organizations during his presidency,” the statement read. “To honor this, the USS voted back in the fall to organize a farewell event for Father Gillespie—as it is a tradition for the Student Senate to organize such events for outgoing presidents.”

Anna McCarthy, ’17, event co-chair, expressed that she and the other co-chairs, Nicholas Chingas, ’16, and Nicholas Paolizzi, ’15, were happy with turnout of the celebration. “[Chingas,Paolizzi,] and I were glad to see so many students come out and thank Father Gillespie for all he has done for the university,” said McCarthy. “His presence was always so prevalent on campus and he always stopped to say hello. This was a great opportunity to give back to someone who has given so much to the school over the past three years.”

Gillespie began his presidency at the university in fall of 2012 and announced his resignation before the start of the 2014-2015 academic year. The search for a new president is still underway.

One of several open or soon-to-be vacant administrative and academic positions at Saint Joseph’s University has been temporarily filled.

Richard Warren, Ph.D., professor and chair of the history department, was presented to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees as the appointee for interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) during an April 16 meeting. The appointment was announced by Rosalind Reichard, Ph.D., interim provost, in a university faculty-wide email on April 9.

Warren will assume the role of interim dean on June 8, and will replace Amanda McCombs Thomas, Ph.D., who only begun her position on July 1, 2014.

The length of time that Warren will hold this position will be determined by the yetto-be named president elect. According to Reichard, Warren’s term of office will last one to two years, depending on the timing of the search for a permanent dean that is to be conducted by the incoming president.

Warren was selected by Reichard and University President C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., ’72, after members of the campus community were asked to submit nominations of individuals to serve as dean. 33 people made nominations and 22 people were nominated to serve. After Reichard contacted these 22 individuals, 11 agreed to be considered for the position of interim dean and met with the interim provost.

Reichard then met with the administrative staff of the CAS and with the CAS College Council Executive Committee to obtain feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of each of the candidates. After the feedback was gathered, Reichard and Gillespie sat down to select an interim dean.

Warren has been with St. Joe’s since 1995 and, according to the email statement sent

by Reichard, is credited with reviving the university’s Latin American Studies Program, which he has twice directed for periods of five years.

Warren’s experiences and responsibilities at Saint Joseph’s have branched much farther than his position as department chair. In his 20 years at the university, he has served on the General Education Oversight Committee from 2011 to 2013, and as vice president of the Faculty Senate during the same time period. Warren currently holds roles on the CAS Advising Center Advisory Board and the Internal Board for the SJU Institute of Catholic Bioethics.

The announcement of Warren’s selection was followed by other CAS news. On April 17, Thomas announced that Michael McCann, Ph.D., had resigned from his position as Associate Dean of math, natural sciences, and computer science in an email sent to St. Joe’s employees.

McCann will return to the full-time faculty in the department of biology. According to Reichard, all associate deans have appointments with end dates that occur at the end of the spring semester, which means that this is the time of the year when an associate dean may choose to return to faculty service according to his or her appointment.

Information regarding the application procedure for the newly open associate dean position has yet to be released.

Photo courtesy of Shannon Adams ’16

Photos courtesy of Matthew J. Haubenstein ’15

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April 22, 2015

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Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that while operating her personal vehicle on 63rd Street near Overbrook Pizza, another vehicle approached from behind and discharged a pellet from a Airsoft gun. No injuries to report. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Police were unable to locate the suspect’s vehicle.

Public Safety was notified in regards to an unknown person damaging the evaluation mailbox in Mandeville Hall. Public Safety officers responded and documented the incident.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of 60th and Overbrook Avenue, she was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The student was not injured and refused medical attention. No police report has been filed at this time.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside Villiger Hall. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a large amount of dust particles in the air. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside Villiger Hall. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated due to a faulty alarm. Facilities Management was notified.

April 11 Public Safety was notified in regards to an unknown person damaging a third floor exit sign in Sourin Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life of an odor of marijuana coming from a third floor room in Villiger Hall. Public Safety officers responded to the room with Residence Life. A search of the room revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

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Public Safety confiscated a bottle of malt liquor from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of Rashford Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

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Public Safety confiscated a bottle of tequila from a St. Joe’s student’s room inside Sourin Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety were notified of seven intoxicated St. Joe’s students in the lobby of Hagan Arena while attending the Spring Concert.

The students were escorted to an area that was being monitored by Residence Life.

Minnesota men charged with planning to help ISIS Six Minnesota men were arrested on Sunday and charged with conspiring to travel to Syria to help ISIS. They face charges of conspiracy and trying to provide material support to a foreign terror group. Authorities claim that they are friends of three other Minnesotan men who have been charged with similar crimes. (NBC)

California boy found asleep in stolen car An 8-year-old Californian boy slept through his brief kidnapping on Monday after a family vehicle was stolen in front of his California home, according to his parents. Brock Guzman was found sleeping about two miles away in the abandoned car after an almost four-hour-long search. The boy’s father left the family’s 2001 Toyota Corolla running unattended around 4:45 a.m. to retrieve a few things from his home when the theft occurred. (ABC)

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South Carolina newspaper wins Pulitzer The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina won the Pulitzer Prize in public service on Monday. The award was for a series on domestic abuse in the state. (NBC)

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‘Accountant of Auschwitz’ to stand trial on over 300,000 counts Oskar Groening, 93, is accused of being an accessory to the murder of at least 300,00 Jews during his time as concentration camp bookkeeper and guard.

63 Holocaust survivors and their relatives from around the world have joined the prosecution as co-plaintiffs.

Around 30 are expected in court in Lueneburg, Germany. Prosecutors allege that Groening was responsible for dealing with the belongings and money stolen from camp victims, resulting in the nickname “the accountant of Auschwitz.” (NBC)

Mayor expresses anger over unexplained death of detained suspect Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake expressed her anger and frustration over a lack of answers over the unexplained death of a detainee.

The deceased, Freddie Gray, was arrested April 12 and was seen screaming in a cellphone video while he was dragged to a police van, and died on Sunday. According to the family’s lawyer, Gray’s spine was 80 percent severed at his neck while in police custody. The six officers involved have been suspended with pay. (ABC)

Rescued dogs from Puerto Rico arrive in Philadelphia Island Dog Incorporated, a non-profit organization, rescued seven dogs in Puerto Rico. The puppies arrived at the Philadelphia International Airport and were taken to the Humane Society of Atlantic County where they will be evaluated and then put up for adoption. An estimated 200,000 stray dogs roam the streets of Puerto Rico and over 98 percent of those brought to shelters there are euthanized. (6abc) Graphics courtesy of Creative Commons

April 22, 2015

The Hawk

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Editorial ‘Go forth and set the world on fire’ EDITOR IN CHIEF Cat Coyle ’16 MANAGING EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16 COPY CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 BUSINESS MANAGER Emily Kelly ’18 FACULTY ADVISER Dan Reimold CONTRIBUTING ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Katryna Perera ’16 OPINIONS EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Kelly Wittman ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Anthony Panvini ’16 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Joe Liciardello ’15 LAYOUT EDITOR Sam Lukens ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Matt Haubenstein ’15

Campus service event prompts reflection on Jesuit tenets and personal values This past weekend Saint Joseph’s University hosted the annual Hand in Hand carnival. For those unfamiliar with the event, the carnival allows adults with physical and mental disabilities to be paired with a St. Joe’s student for the afternoon; the buddies then spend the afternoon playing carnival games and doing other activities set up by the organization. This event is one of the biggest on-campus service activities held throughout the year, and especially stands out because adults with disabilities are not a group typically focus on when students pursue service opportunities. Adults with disabilities are often pushed aside in favor of focusing on other groups that are in need, so Hand in Hand is a great opportunity for the community to come together to show their care for this group.

Service is at the core of the Jesuit values that comprise our university. While large-scale events like Hand in Hand, APEX, and Relay for Life are valuable events that bring together the students of Hawk Hill, we should go beyond simply attending one event and take advantage of more service opportunities throughout the year. There are a wide variety of service excursions and events offered each year, but students often overlook them unless we are in need of hours to fulfill a service requirement. Members of the university community who are already immersed in service work tend to be the ones who return to these types of events; however, it is never too late to join in.

As a Jesuit institution, service is one of the values that this university was built upon. We should be doing service more than once or twice a year, or for reasons other than just because it was mandatory. We learn about Catholic social justice in our theology classes, but the lesson isn’t truly driven home unless you

are experiencing it firsthand. Service isn’t always easy, but the connections made and lessons learned are invaluable.

There are several opportunities throughout the year for us to do service. From APEX, to Community Day, to service learning courses and many other, smaller opportunities, the choices are virtually endless. And these are only the highly publicized events and opportunities—there are plenty of organizations on campus that offer different opportunities for service, but because we tend to only focus on the major events, these more unique chances to give back to the community are often overlooked.

If you find a service opportunity that interests you, pursue it. But the experience will only become more meaningful if it is something that you are fully engaged in. The experiences you will have could be potentially life changing—for both you and those whom you are serving. There are so many opportunities in and out of our community that we are unaware of, but we should be seeking them out and taking advantage of them. While some people may feel as though their participation in service is insignificant and will not make a difference, the reality could not be further from the truth. Even the slightest action can make a difference, and besides, if you don’t do it, who will?

We draw great pride from our Jesuit identity. We proclaim to everyone that we are imbued with the magis. We are meant to live as men and women with and for others; what better way to do so than through serving the community? Everyone has the potential to make a difference, it is just a matter of deciding to go out and do so.

-The Hawk Staff

DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Gianna Melendez ’16 DIGITAL MEDIA TEAM Gina Falcone ’16 Kayla Lane ’17 Jessica Cavallaro ’18

Letter to the Editor My safety as a queer student is not about the use or misuse of social media or about slapping up new restroom signs. It’s about social justice. Patching the holes of institutional discrimination will not solve the campus climate issue at Saint Joseph’s University.

Recently in The Hawk, there has been coverage of LGBTQ-related failures and successes.

Offensive tweets posted by a member of the men’s basketball team on March 21 stating, “Never will understand how dyke women get off during sex” and, “just found out that my childhood friend is a gip smh what is this world coming 2,” have caused little to no reaction from the St. Joe’s community. A story about gender-inclusive restrooms was published last week and was said to be a victory for our campus.

The reality is no one has a clue.

The LGBTQ community on the St. Joe’s campus has been fighting all year for a voice, and for university representation. Thus far, administrators in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity have said that other items are more pressing at this time and that there is no need shown from students. The hierarchy of the university is blamed and responsibility is pushed up the ladder, while minority students are forced into the shadows and forgotten.

We’re missing the larger picture. With a professional of LGBTQ affairs, students would be educated about the importance of inclusive restroom signs and break down stereotypes about people who are gender nonconforming.

With more education, a professional could have prevented

“A Band-Aid cannot stop the leak of a sinking ship. The very fabric of our social justice teaching opposes this approach to problem-solving.” those tweets from ever happening. Students would have a safe place to go, but unfortunately, no such place on this campus exists.

The Hawk has done an excellent job covering these stories, but do not be fooled with their positive message.

Too often, small victories for the LGBTQ community are deemed “good enough.” Herein lies the largest problem facing our campus.

LGBTQ students need allies—not just people who will

support equality, but people who will fight for it along with us. This is no longer time for passivity. It’s time to act.

My message is not about the tweets or the ignorance of one person on campus, and it’s not about changing a sign outside of a toilet. This issue spans much farther than two isolated incidents. A Band-Aid cannot stop the leak of a sinking ship. The very fabric of our social justice teaching opposes this approach to problem solving.

Our students deserve more from St. Joe’s. Regardless of gender identity or sexuality, we all deserve the basic human right of respect. Social justice is not about patching holes; it’s about making sure a leak never happens in the first place. One instance of discrimination is one too many.

I urge all students, faculty, and staff reading this to truly think about what it means to be an ally, because now, more than ever, the LGBTQ community needs a voice at Saint Joseph’s.

It took the power of many students to gain a small step toward inclusivity by purchasing 61 gender inclusive restroom signs. These signs have no meaning, though, if no one understands why they are there.

-Liz Wardach ’16

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April 22, 2015

The Hawk

You can code, too!

Breaking down the barriers around computer science SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff

Computer science reaches just about every aspect of our daily lives. Imagine not having the ability to post pictures of your cat or 140-character updates about what you ate for breakfast; not being able to search the answer to that difficult homework problem, or having to drive to the video store because you can’t just stream movies. Behind all of our text messages, Instagrams, Snapchats, and Tweets are millions of lines of code. The science behind Google’s search algorithm is practically a field of study in and of itself. Without computer science, Netflix would be a distant dream. As reliant as society is on technology, I am continuously surprised by how much of a bubble still surrounds computer science and related technology fields.

By the time this article is printed, we will be in the middle of Philly Tech Week, an annual weeklong celebration of technology and innovation presented by Comcast. The week boasts an impressive calendar of events. Although some, like the robotics expo or retro gaming night, are suited to casual observers of technology, many are targeted to an audience who hears “Java” and thinks object-oriented-design, not coffee. Not long ago, I too was one of the casual observers. However, since becoming a part of the tech community, I’ve begun to see just how many barriers exist within these disciplines, especially for women.

For many people, the word “programmer” calls to mind some very specific pictures—just ask Google Images. A programmer is the nerdy guy who spends his weekends taking apart hard drives, the gamer guy who lives on energy drinks and has his headset and controller permanently affixed to his body, the Zuckerberg-esque college dropout who’s worth a billion dollars because he created the next big thing in social media. Though these are each very real images, they also promote certain stereotypes about the field of computer science. By letting

these tropes prevail, we continue to allow computer science be seen as an elite boy’s club, perpetuating the challenges faced by women and other minority groups attempting to break into the field. Through the continuation of these stereotypes, we limit many brilliant minds from developing solutions to some of the world’s most important problems. I believe that the way to pop the bubble surrounding computer science is to show people that technology isn’t as impossible or boring as it is often seen. If we can dispel some of the magic surrounding “the Cloud,” for instance, maybe we can give more people an open mind about computer science.

I’ll admit, two years ago I would never have imagined myself becoming a programmer. When I saw “CSC 120: Java I” on the schedule for my first semester of college, I told myself I’d just have to endure it. It is a requirement of the math major, so I planned to survive it as best I could and then return to the wonderful world of numbers, proofs, and theorems. After all, I wasn’t a computer person.

I’d never dismantled and rebuilt a computer, and I certainly couldn’t tell you what RAM was. A month later typing “System.out.print();” was second nature, and somewhere in the midst of all the logic, I fell in love. By the end of my freshman year I had a second major.

It’s not my intention to say that computer science is an easy major—after all, some of it is actually rocket science—but it’s certainly not on some lofty, inaccessible plane either. With a little hard work (and what often feels like a lot of luck), programming is a very accessible skill. To conclude, I’d like to invite everyone to try the simple programming exercise found on the right side of this page, and hopefully together we can start breaking down the barrier surrounding this ever-growing and important field.

1. Go to www.ideone.com 2. Don’t delete anything from the

box at the top of the page.

This is very important!

3. Under “// your code goes here”

type the following line very,

very carefully. (Java is case

sensitive and even one missing

character will throw you off.)

System.out.println(“Anyone can program!”);

4. Now press the Run button.

5. Now scroll all the way to the

bottom, and under “stdout” you

should see “Anyone can pro- gram!”

6. Congratulations, you just wrote

your first computer program!

Try changing the phrase inside

the quotation marks or adding

additional lines with more phrases!

From the NFL to the courtroom Hernandez’s failure to escape his past lost him a bright future RYAN KENYON ’16 Special to The Hawk I am a diehard New England Patriots fan and I was a major fan of former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez. At one time, I even owned the player’s #81 Patriots jersey. When I donned that jersey, all I knew about Hernandez was that he was a rising star in the NFL, and I was proud that he played for the Patriots.

As it turns out, not many others – even Hernandez’s teammates and coaches – knew much more about the University of Florida product than I did. Hernandez kept to himself with the Patriots, and he did so as he led a double life away from the gridiron. The tight end, known for his speed, agility, and his outstanding ability to avoid tacklers on the field, somehow managed to even slip by the Patriots’ owner Bob Kraft, who awarded him with a five-year contract extension worth $40 million in August of 2012.

Less than a year later – on June 26, 2013 – the former Patriots player was arrested for the murder of his associate Odin Lloyd.

This was not a random act of violence by a man with his entire life in front of him.

Rather, Hernandez never left his sketchy past behind. He grew up in a rough neighborhood in Bristol, Connecticut, where he got involved with the wrong crowd early in life.

Hernandez eventually found his way into the NFL, but the Bristol native’s failure to escape his hometown groupies and associates is the main reason why he is now convicted of murder in the first degree, and will die in a Walpole, Massachusetts prison cell.

The money or the fame was never going to change the man that Hernandez was at the time of the murder. He hung on to the friends that drove him down paths of violence, and the only man that ever could have changed Hernandez—his father—passed away in 2006 during Hernandez’s high school years. Once his father was gone, the superb athlete headed to the University of Florida with no guidance. He was a sitting duck waiting to be initiated into a culture of violence within the Gators football program. This program boasted 31 player arrests from 2005-2010.

Hernandez could never find his perfect environment. He needed to start fresh and get away from troubles of his youth, but he did not give himself that chance. Playing foot-

ball in Florida provided the All-American distance from his Connecticut home, yet he could not stay out of trouble: he got involved in a fight with a bouncer, tested positive for marijuana, and was even questioned in a shooting. When the Patriots drafted Hernandez, many in the NFL believed a good change of scenery would change the troubled player.

However, no one seemed to realize he would be heading to Massachusetts, somewhere very close to his former stomping grounds.

Coming into the NFL, Hernandez’s story was all too familiar amongst evaluators. He qualified as one of the players with an asterisk next to his name, which meant he possessed questionable character. This designation is nothing new, as a plethora of incoming collegiate athletes with questionable characters enter all professional leagues each year. Yet, as fans, we assume that all these athletes will adjust to the professional lifestyle without much of an issue. Hernandez had the chance to turn his life around, so how did he manage to throw away an opportunity worth $40 million?

It is a simple answer. Hernandez showed he was an erratic and violent individual, but never received help for his issues. Instead, he confided in his hometown crowd. Living a rough and tough lifestyle away from the football field was all that he knew.

Other NFL players such as former New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy have, like Hernandez, both dealt with “character flaws” and issues off the field. Vick served time in prison for running a dog-fighting ring, while allegations, and later charges, were brought against Hardy in a domestic violence case. Both players dealt with shaky pasts and found themselves in plenty of trouble, but the difference is that Hernandez is now serving a life sentence for murdering Lloyd—and possibly other individuals in a separate incident.

The former Patriot known for “making it rain” during a touchdown celebration can now only dream of the life he could have had as a multi-millionaire playing professional football. The man that made the improbable jump out of his tough Bristol neighborhood gave it all away when everyone thought he had cut ties with his childhood roots.

April 22, 2015

The Hawk

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Get into the groove? Only with mutual consent!

Examining the role of the patriarchy in society’s attitudes toward sexual assault ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor Coachella is made out to be the place of dreams: concerts all day, boho-inspired fashion, and new friends galore. Having the opportunity to perform at this festival is indicative of how popular an artist has become, and many famous musicians have spoken of their experiences there. However, one recent performance has become the subject of public scrutiny.

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, collaborated with Drake, everyone’s favorite nice-guy rapper, for a performance during the first weekend of the festival. While this is, in and of itself, an interesting duo, things got even stranger during the performance. In the middle of the show, Madonna kissed the younger man rather forcefully. The video taken of the event shows Drake reacting in surprise to the kiss, and the look on his face seems to be one of shock and disgust.

While Madonna is both beautiful and famous, she has no right to be forcing herself on anyone. Drake, appearing on a late-night talk show later that week, seemed not to want to discuss the incident, but still was forced to joke about it, despite his obvious shock.

Many people reacted to this incident with laughter, wondering how anyone could be horrified by a kiss from Madonna. However, think about it with the roles reversed: If a 56-year-old man made out with a 28-year-old woman without her consent, everyone would be appalled. Why is it OK because the woman is the older one in this situation?

Here’s a hint: It’s not. Just because the woman is the perpetrator here does not make it any less of a problem. The fact that people are making light of the situation just reinforces the fact that men are supposed to keep quiet about their assault.

According to RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network), of all reported cases of sexual assault in the United States, 10 percent of victims are male. About three percent of these are cases of rape. This number is vastly disproportionate in comparision to the actual number of assaults committed. Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes; this holds even truer with men, because they are often made to feel ashamed of the fact that they have been assaulted and do not talk to anyone about it.

Due to the patriarchal standards of our society, men are often forced to act as though nothing bothers them. They are held to an age-old standard of being tough, strong, and unemotional; they are men, and therefore, according to patriarchal ideals, nothing can hurt them, and they are above asking for help.

These behavioral standards inhibit progress—because they are so ingrained in our society, it is often second-nature to simply go along with them. These standards are imposed from every angle: media, sports, past generations, peers; it never seems to end. However, this leads to many problems, most significantly in the case of sexual assault. Men are often looked down on or not believed if they come forward with an incident of assault. People may ask, “What, you didn’t like it?” or try to convince the survivor that it wasn’t assault.

Newsflash, everyone: Men do experience assault. You just don’t hear about it.

The focus of the social discussion of sexual assault and rape tends to fall on women, because they are more likely to report and it happens more frequently to them. That is not to say, however, that it doesn’t happen to men or that women cannot be the perpetrators of assault. While men commit the majority of rapes, women are just as capable of committing this heinous crime. Regardless of the gender of the perpetrator, however, one in 33 men have experienced sexual assault at some point in their lifetime.

One in 33 is a large number. Three percent does not seem like much—it is not nearly as staggering as the 25 percent likelihood that women face—but the fact that this happens at all is a problem. We need to bring the discussion of male sexual assault to the attention of the public; it has, for too long, been ignored and swept aside. I am in no way denying the suffering of women—one in four women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime, which is a terrifying statistic—but too often, because of social standards, men are expected to laugh off the crime that has been committed against them.

While the incident with Madonna and Drake is not nearly on such a grand scale, it is still worth taking into consideration. This incident has the potential to open a dialogue about male sexual assault, which is one that definitely needs to occur. We, as a culture, need to reevaluate the standards to which we hold ourselves.

When people are being assaulted on a national stage and are then expected to joke about it, there is clearly something being done incorrectly. We need to recognize that while women are often the victims, men also need help combatting facets of our patriarchal society. If all those affected can stand together and recognize that each party needs help, we can aid one another in overcoming the ridiculous standards to which we are held.

We will be able to change society and create an open dialogue about things that need to be recognized and changed.

Lazy, hazy days of summer The struggles of being a student on summer break KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff When you hear the word “summer,” images of sandy beaches, sun-kissed skin, and lazy days may pop into your head. You may remember the days when you went to summer camp or the pool for hours on end. We eagerly count down the days till summer vacation, but for many, the time off from school is not a walk in the park.

Instead of getting outside, feeling the sun on our skin, and letting the sea breeze blow through our hair, we are stuck in offices, pushing papers and living the intern life.

Whatever happened to our carefree days?

After a semester of long hours in the library spent studying, memorizing terms, and writing paper after paper, we are burnt out. As soon as mid-April hits, we begin counting down the days till we can lounge poolside. Once upon a time, summer vacation used to be just that: a vacation. Unfortunately, for many college students, that no longer exists.

At the beginning of the spring semester, I succumbed to the madness that is summer planning. I, like many others, applied for a plethora of internships and was constantly looking for more options. There seems to be an overwhelming pressure for college students to fill their summers with internships, classes, community service, or any kind of resume-boosting activity. There is an expectation that during the summer months, we will take the time to further prepare ourselves for our entrance into the “real world.”

Many of us will be spending our summer days on the work grind. We will come home tired from our nine-to-five jobs or from spending the day in the lab doing research. We leave the stressful environment of school for a different, fast-paced, busy life. Our break is completely eliminated and we begin to wonder: Is it worth all the stress, or should we take this time to truly

relax and enjoy ourselves?

I think that summer should be a time to both relax and be productive. This is a perfect opportunity to find an internship in which we can work in a field that could potentially impact our future career. It is a chance to gain experience that will help us discern what it is that we actually want to do after college. It is a great opportunity to take a class or two that can help alleviate some of the academic burden in subsequent semesters. It is a good way to make some money in order to buy the newest fall fashions or to save up for the concert ticket of the band we have been dying to see.

However, we also need to remember to take time for ourselves over the break. Summer is a time for us to get some much-needed rest and relaxation. We need to find the balance between our cubicle and the beach. Many internships will give you a few vacation days, so don’t try to be some

self-sacrificing worker—take the days off and enjoy yourself. If you don’t have the flexibility to be gone for a few days, see if you can take a Monday or Friday off and have three-day weekend to take a quick trip to the beach, or plan a “stay-cation” that includes fun, touristy activities in your own hometown.

As college students, our summer vacation days are numbered. It is incredibly important to use this time wisely and try to find work to keep ourselves busy. However, we should not try to cram for the LSATs, take on an internship, and complete a full course load into these three months. We need to feel the sand between our toes, read that trashy romance novel we’ve had our eye on, and sit around a campfire with our friends. At the end of the day, the internship and summer research doesn’t matter nearly as much as the memories we’ll always have from lazy summer nights.

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April 22, 2015

The Hawk

Gentrification MATTHEW J. HAUBENSTEIN ’15 Photo Editor

Photos courtesy of Matthew J. Haubenstein

Philadelphia is an up-and-coming city. Recently featured in the No. 3 spot on The New York Times’ list of “Places to See in 2015,” Philadelphia is booming with arts, culture, and overall development. As a native Philadelphian, I am thrilled for the changes coming to my city. I adore Philadelphia and I cannot picture myself living anywhere else. This town is my home. As I grow older, I learn more about myself as well as the problems happening around my city. Things like homelessness, churches and schools closing, and violence all have an effect on the city and its residents. However, there is one thing that is very prevalent in Philadelphia and many other cities like it, something that affects many of its lifelong residents: gentrification.

Gentrification, for those who are not familiar with the term, is the revitalization and development of urban areas. These “urban areas” are typically areas that are going through times of social and economic decline. Basically, this involves taking areas of a city that are run-down or in a state of decay and refurbishing them to making them more livable and appealing to potential buyers or occupants who have a higher income than those who currently live in the area. At first, this doesn’t sound like a bad thing. What is so bad about breathing life into an old, run-down neighborhood and allowing new residents to move in? The problem becomes apparent when one considers the people who already live in these areas who are being pushed out by development.

I was first introduced to the idea of gentrification in the spring of 2013 during one of my classes. Back then I didn’t pay much attention to it, mainly because it did not affect me, my family, or where we lived in the city. However, that would soon change. That fall, I moved out of my parents’ home in the Fishtown-Kensington neighborhood to an apartment at Temple University. Many of my friends and family thought this to be strange, mainly because I was a student at Saint Joseph’s University who wanted to live at Temple. But I saved up, found a place, and moved in with a friend of mine. It was a great time. But after a month or so, I started to notice a graffiti tag that kept popping up in the area that said, “Temple Made Gentrification.” I thought it was a neat-looking tag, so I took a picture of it. What I didn’t know was that this was a serious statement calling out the university and stating that it was part of the problem.

Temple University is located in North Philadelphia, a socio-economically deprived area of the city. One of their marketing campaigns is known as “Temple Made,” which lends itself to the sarcasm of the graffiti tag. Surrounding the university’s campus, there are whole city blocks with buildings that are decaying and crumbling; they are shells of their former selves due to lack of care and maintenance. The property values are low, which allows developers to come in, purchase the land, and do whatever they want on it.

This process can be seen in many areas of the city, especially where colleges and universities are located. Some of the schools at which this is an issue are Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and, of course, Temple. These schools, as well as private companies, are looking for new land for development and construction. They are coming in and rehabilitating the areas around them for the students that attend the schools, thus adding to the problem of gentrification.

The major component aiding the gentrification of these areas is off-campus housing. Students come from all over the world to attend these schools and they need a place to stay. If on-campus housing does not appeal to a student, the next step is off-campus housing. Where else would students go but just a few blocks away from their campus?

Developers recognize this need and exploit it. They know that students need a place to live and that the areas around the schools are prime real estate. So the next step is buying all of these decaying shell properties and either refurbishing them or, more likely, knocking them down and building a new home. Another process of acquiring properties in these areas is to go to the person or people who own the property and offer to buy it from them. Many of the locals in areas surrounding these schools are renters, with no say or control over whether or not their landlord sells the property. In a city considered to be one of the poorest in the nation, in which half of its residents rent their homes, the fear of being expelled from your home is as real any fear gets. Lifelong residents of these areas who do not own their homes live with the constant anxiety that they may have to pack up and leave because their home is in an area that is of interest for developers.

I am not saying that bringing new life into an area where development is lacking is necessarily a bad thing, but pushing residents out of an area in which they have lived for their entire lives—where they grew up, where their children grew up—is just wrong. It may be just business for the landlords, realtors, and developers furthering gentrification, but to the residents of these areas, their lives, memories, and homes are at stake.

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April 22, 2015

The Hawk

Lifestyle | 7

Transitioning your wardrobe from

spring to summer MARY-MARGARET EWENS ’17 Hawk Staff With the temperature in the mid 70s, the flowers in full bloom, and classes finally wrapping up, I’m excited to announce that it’s almost summer! This spring has been kind of lousy, especially for Philly—all of this cold rain and wind has forced us to wear our winter coats into the first weeks of April. However, it’s time to forget those winter blues because spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner.

If you’re having some trouble figuring out exactly what the change in season means for your wardrobe, I’m here to help!

First of all, let’s discuss with the essential spring and summer basic: shorts. They come in every color, length, size, and cut imaginable, so choosing your favorite type can be as difficult as picking your favorite character on “Friends”. Let’s start with the traditional denim short. This classic, versatile piece is a go-to for summer. Personally, in my long struggle to find the perfect pair of jean shorts, I’ve found that the best place to find any type of shorts that strike your fancy is Urban Outfitters. My favorites are the light wash jean shorts with a little bit of rip in them. They can be dressed down with a simple white tee, white Converses, and a cute scarf, or dressed up with a pair of wedges, a black silk top, and light blazer or sweater over top.

Of course, the color selection doesn’t just end with blue hues. I love Urban Outfitters’ army green shorts, which I wear with a white crop top, cream oversized sweater, and gladiator sandals. Or you could go for a patriotic red color, pair it with a cute navy and white striped shirt, and Converses for a super cute Fourth of July outfit. No matter what color or cut you prefer your jean shorts in, these are a classic summer choice for every fashionista.

Another type of short I have come to wear frequently is the colorful chino short. These shorts, in pink, orange, yellow, sea foam, lavender, or whatever other color your heart desires, are a must-have for summer wardrobes. Not only do these colors look amazing with a tan, but they add spice to even the simplest of outfits. For example, I usually pair my hot pink J. Crew shorts with a white tank top, navy Superga sneakers, and a jean jacket. I like to wear my sea foam shorts with a white cami, wedges, and a big necklace as my go-to dinner outfit in the summer. Any way you pair these shorts, they’re bound to get looks from everyone, and are always a fun addition to a summer wardrobe. Who doesn’t love fun, bright summer colors to spunk up their wardrobe?

Let’s move on to dresses and skirts. These items can be tricky for several reasons. First of all, you want to find a fabric light enough to keep you cool but not so light that you have some Marilyn Monroe skirt-flashing action going on. One great choice for summer wear is classic Lilly Pulitzer. Most of their dresses, with fun, whimsical prints, are made for summer but also take into consideration the summer wind.

Their skirts can also work for internships when paired with a cami and a sweater for a look that says both business casual and business cute. If you’re in the mood for a less preppy,

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less pricey buy, look no further than Urban and Free People.

Like every good college student, I’m always on the hunt for a sale, and Urban and Free People always seem to have the best deals. From cute boho dresses to breezy skater skirts or simple t-shirt dresses, there is an option for everyone. All of these styles can either be dressed up or down with sneakers or wedges, which means you can buy them for many different occasions. They also have a wide collection of skirts, ranging from cute minis that can be paired with a polo or crop top, to long boho skirts that could be worn with a sleeveless turtleneck. Either would make the perfect go-to summer outfit.

Last but not least are shoes. It’s always important to have strong summer shoe game. Whether you’re interning or taking a jaunt around the city, one must always be prepared with the best type of shoe for summer weather. First, for the girl who is running around the city or hanging with friends, the classic white Converse shoe is your friend. The choice between high top or low top depends on the look you’re going for, but you can’t go wrong either way. You can pair these babies with shorts, skirts, dresses, or jeans for the occasional blustery summer day, and create a multitude of different variations of outfits.

The next shoe, the sandal, is a summer given. There are different types of summer sandals, ranging from simple flip flops for hanging around the pool (Havana’s are my favorite), to dressier sandals that are still comfy to wear with your less dressy clothes (Jack Rogers for the higher-end look or Nordstrom for the more affordable option). This sandal can either be high-heeled or low-heeled depending on your personal preference. These sandals are usually best in a neutral tone or a gold hue, which goes with every summer outfit and brings out your summer glow.

Finally, there is the wedge, my all-time favorite shoe— and one that I am guilty of wearing months before it’s socially acceptable. Wedges can be worn with anything and everything, but I caution anyone trying to wear these to work or for walks around the city. While they’re comfier than heels, I still haven’t managed to be able to stand longer than three hours in these shoes.

Hopefully these helpful tips have made it a little bit easier to figure out what to buy for creating the ultimate summer wardrobe. From flouncy dresses with sandals, to shorts, crop tops, and sneakers, all of these basics make up the perfect uniform for the warmest season of the year. Most importantly, have fun choosing your summer pieces and choose ones that express your own personality. There is something out there for everyone, regardless of style or budget, and you can find some great deals during the summertime. Make sure to check out your local thrift store for some vintage, summery finds, and who knows—maybe you’ll find the ultimate summer “it” piece. As always, have a warm, happy, and fabulous summer!

8 | Lifestyle

April 22, 2015

H

The Hawk

g n i p l e hands Meet the Co-Directors behind one of St. Joe’s biggest events

LINDSAY HUESTON ’16 Hawk Staff Themed “Dinoland,” the 39th annual Hand in Hand Carnival took place this Saturday, April 18. Hand in Hand is an organization that raises awareness for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The student-run organization hosts different awareness events and fundraisers throughout the year, such as Hand in Hand Harvest in the fall and an annual carnival in the spring. Over 300 guests with disabilities come each year to enjoy the carnival, and each are paired with a St. Joe’s student or a volunteer high school friend for the day. Game booths are run by different student organizations, lunch is prepared by Hand in Hand’s food committee, and bingo and coloring rooms offer quieter activities for other buddies to enjoy.

Without three very important people, however, an event of such impressive proportions would not have come to fruition. Co-directors Veronica Brandley, ’15, Greg Loughney, ’15, and Lindsey Stamer, ’16, took time to speak with The Hawk about what makes Hand in Hand such an important day in the St. Joe’s community, and how it has been integral in each of their college experiences.

Brandley has been involved with Hand in Hand all four years of college, explaining that her motivation to join the organization was sparked by a similar program at her high school. At St. Joe’s, Brandley “absolutely fell in love with [Hand in Hand] when I saw how much love, excitement, and dedication everyone in the organization had for such a good cause…Our guests have physical and developmental disabilities, but because majority of them are adults, they do not have as many programs and activities that are offered to children.”

Brandley also spoke about what motivates her to return to Hand in Hand every year.

Photos courtesy of Lindsey Stamer ’16

“Hand in Hand reminds me of the amount of joy that can come from the simplest things,” Brandley said. “I love to see the smiles on the faces of our guests and volunteers and know that I was a part of that…Being co-director this year has given me a new appreciation for the entire organization and it is definitely an experience I am glad I had, and will never forget….I feel blessed and proud to be able to be part of this organization that runs on the hearts of all of these people.”

Loughney offered similar insight. “I really enjoy being at the events and interacting with all the people who are a part of Hand in Hand,” Loughney said. “One of the most rewarding parts of Hand in Hand are all of the ‘thank yous’ we get from family and friends of our guests. They tell us how much the event means to our guests and how much our guests enjoy their day at SJU, and that they can’t wait to come back the next year. I also love seeing how much fun our guests have just hanging out for the day and how much they enjoy the company of all our volunteers.”

Stamer added, “Hand in Hand is a day of the year where it seems like there are no other problems in the world. I feel like everyone that’s there sees these people with disabilities as people, and it brings the SJU community and the special needs community in Philadelphia together. That’s what makes it a perfect day.”

It is evident that these three campus leaders have put in an incredible amount of effort into making Dinoland at Hand in Hand a rewarding and memorable event for all. Thank you to Brandley, Loughney, and Stamer for all that you do to raise awareness and advocate for the special needs community in Philadelphia!

WE WANT YOU... TO BE THE HAWK Saint Joseph’s is seeking a new Hawk mascot to uphold one of the greatest traditions in college basketball for the 2015-16 Men’s Basketball season.

All full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible.

Application procedure 1. Email a letter to Mr. Don DiJulia indicating “Why” you are interested; “What” you think the position represents; and “How” you would distinguish yourself from other candidates.

2. Please include a resume and a letter of reference from a faculty or staff member at the University.

Please submit all materials via email by Friday, May 1 to: Mr. Don DiJulia - Director of Athletics ddijulia@sju.edu

The Hawk Will Never Die!

9 | Lifestyle

Hymie’s Barson’s

April 22, 2015

The Hawk

Once, twice, three times a day

MATTHEW BEDROSSIAN ’16 Hawk Staff When thinking about getting a delicious and affordable meal around campus, one place comes to mind: Hymie’s Barson’s. Hymie’s is a Jewish deli and diner that hosts all your breakfast, lunch, and dinner needs.

This weekend I was able to go to Hymie’s, which is located at 342 Montgomery Avenue, about five minutes away from campus. On the weekends, Hymie’s is always busy, so expect a short wait if you’re willing to have some of the best food around.

Hymie’s has a very easy-to-read menu that caters to just about anyone. Hymie’s breakfast menu features all the classic breakfast dishes, omelettes, and seafoods. Although Hymie’s knocks breakfast out of the park, there’s more to be enjoyed. The lunch and dinner menu is the shining star of Hymie’s. If you’re interested in just having a burger, salad, or a wrap, those options are available. If you’re interested in trying something new and delicious, you must check out the authentic Jewish dishes that are available. From brisket to potato pancakes, and corned beef to pastrami, Hymie’s does all of these classics right.

My friend and I ordered eggs Benedict, challah french toast, and the Gantzer Knaker (corned beef with a cole slaw and Russian dressing). Promptly after placing our order, we were invited to Hymie’s Famous Pickle Bar, which was just steps away from our booth. The pickle bar not only

features a plethora of fresh pickles, but also a selection of salads.

The one thing that stands out about Hymie’s is the service. This restaurant understands its customers and knows how to handle them. The wait for our food was not long at all, and before long, we were indulging in an excellent brunch.

The eggs Benedict came with perfectly made home fries and was an excellent eat. The eggs Benedict was much lighter than I have had before at previous restaurants, which was a pleasant surprise. The hollandaise sauce on top of the dish was thick, gravy-like, and really tied the Canadian bacon and English muffin together.

The challah french toast was amazing. Imagine the classic french toast, but thicker, more flavorful, yet just as light. Challah bread is special Jewish bread that is usually eaten during holidays. Is fairly thicker than your typical slice of bread.

The Gantzer Knaker sandwich was easily the most delicious part of brunch. The sandwich had some of the best corned beef I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly salted, yet not too dry, the corned beef was delicious. Garnished with fresh cole slaw and a unique Russian dressing, the sandwich had a salty and savory taste that has you wanting more with each bite. I personally enjoy the sandwich with mustard on the side, serving as the ultimate compliment to the dish.

Hymie’s also has a decently-sized Jewish dessert menu,

which seems more appetizing in the later hours of the day.

The restaurant features a small section of baked goods as well as a deli. Additionally, if you’re looking for take out to bring back to your house or dorm, Hymies can cater to your needs as well.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money but are trying to break out of the usual breakfast or lunch routine, I highly recommend checking out Hymie’s. In an area in which there are a plethora of places to eat, Hymie’s Barson’s stands out for its excellent quality and service.

Photo courtsey of Matthew Bedrossian ’16

Following the American cuisine St. Joe’s student pursues culinary dream KELLY WITTMAN ’17 Assistant Lifestyle Editor

Photo by Kelly Wittman ’17

Crave

what’s in the cave Growing back to our traditional roots RACHEL QUINN ’16 Hawk Staff

Dave Palmen, ’17, a Phoenixville, Pennsylvania native and a cheerleader here at St. Joe’s, is leaving Hawk Hill to satisfy his hunger for the culinary arts. By fall, the former accounting major will be at The Art Institute of Philadelphia majoring in Culinary Arts and stirring up plans for his future.

Palmen’s dream is to take his passion for southern cuisine and open a restaurant in Tennessee called Train’s BBQ—the nickname he earned on his high school baseball team. Palmen’s passion began when he realized that Campion Dining Hall food was nothing like home cooking. After a trip to Home Goods and Acme, he began to cook in his apartment by following online recipes or watching his idol, Guy Fierri, on TV. “The Food Network is always on in the apartment, and if it wasn’t for me, my roommates would starve,” Palmen said.

Cooking in a small apartment is not necessarily fine dining, but Palmen makes the most of the tiny space and scarcity of appliances.

Though finding the time to cook can be challenging for an athlete, he preps for his meals on the weekends to chop off time during the week; mincing vegetables, marinating meat, and grating cheese in his free time makes meals easy to throw together after a long cheerleading practice.

Though committed to his decision, the hardest part will be leaving cheerleading behind, a sport he is equally passionate about. Palmen’s culinary dream will unfortunately require him to trade in his cheer uniform for an apron.

While watching Dave cook chicken parmesan in his shoebox-sized kitchen, it is very clear that he is destined for the screen.

Palmen’s presence is warm and friendly—an all-American personality that would be worth tuning in to to watch and learn from every week. As the aroma of homemade tomato sauce and fried chicken teases my palate, he shares his specialty. “I make a mean chicken marsala,” said Palmen. “Oh, and I’m reinventing the meatball, but that’s a secret recipe.”

With Earth Month soon coming to an end, there are many ways we can continue to implement environmentally-friendly practices into our daily lives. While many think of these habits as being only externally beneficial, there is a dietary routine that will have us feeling and looking better while simultaneously becoming more conscious of the natural world—the Paleolithic, or Paleo, diet.

What can we eat?

Not only does the Paleo diet discourage us from eating grains, it also completely eradicates sugar, unless it is from a fruit. The basic rules when choosing your food are no grains, no sugar, and no processed food. The diet works because eliminating these three elements from our diet results in less carbohydrates, which then results in less glucose, allowing our bodies to start burning fat to create fuel much faster than before.

Loren Cordain, Ph.D., the world’s leading expert on Paleolithic diets and founder of the Paleo movement, instructs us to eat grass-produced meats, fish and seafood, fruits and vegetables, eggs, nuts and seeds, and healthy oils such as olive, walnut, and coconut. Cordain advises against eating cereal, refined sugar, potatoes, processed foods, and salt.

As college students, many of us depend upon dining hall food, and it can become somewhat difficult to follow the strict dietary rules of the Paleo diet. However, studies on the Paleo diet have shown immediate success in participants’ weight loss along with several other health improvements, including increase in glycemic control and reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure. With Earth Month on our minds, we are becoming aware of the individual roles we can play in improving the environment. However, it is also important to realize the ways in which being dependent on the environment can help improve our lives as well.

What is the Paleo diet?

Specifically, the Paleo diet only allows for the consumption of foods that are natural to the earth. The idea originated from our Paleolithic ancestors, who hunted and gathered for food using only what nature provided them. The basic rule to live by when following the Paleo diet is this: If a caveman couldn’t eat it, neither can you. The Paleo diet urges us to distance ourselves from the dependency we have on processed and saturated foods, providing us with clean eating to fuel our bodies.

Why the shift?

Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist and New York Times Best Selling author of “The Paleo Solution,” explains that the shift in our eating habits occurred a few thousand years ago when the agricultural revolution began and grain and wheat became humankind’s main source of food. Our hunter-gatherer bodies were adjusted to a diet of meat, vegetables, and fruits, but then became increasingly dependent on grains. In his book, Wolf urges us to revert back to the way in which we are biologically designed to eat—with a seasonal diet high in nutrients and protein instead of starchy crops.

Easy Chicken Marsala Recipe -4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves -1/4 cup chopped green onion -1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms -1/3 cup Marsala wine -Salt and pepper to taste -1/3 cup heavy cream

Directions -Sauté chicken in a large skillet for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

-Add green onion and mushrooms and sauté until soft, then add Marsala wine and bring to a boil.

-Boil for 2 to 4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in cream and milk and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

10 | Sports

The Hawk

April 22, 2015

stefan kancylarz enters St. Joe’s record books CHRISTY SELAGY ’16 Hawk Staff

Photo courtesy of Sideline Photos LLC

Last Wednesday, senior third baseman Stefan Kancylarz notched the 200th hit of his Saint Joseph’s University career. Only 10 other players in St. Joe’s history have reached 200 hits, the most recent being current Assistant Coach David Valesente (2007-10). Kancylarz’s historic hit came in the second inning of a game against Saint Peter’s University, when he doubled down the first base line to score freshman Deon Stafford. Kancylarz singled in the seventh to take sole possession of 10th place on Saint Joseph’s all-time hit list.

On Friday, Kancylarz singled in the fourth for the 202nd hit of his career, tying him for ninth place on the alltime list. The following day, he doubled, again in the fourth inning against Virginia Commonwealth University, to tie Eric Wyatt (1998-2001) for eighth place on the list.

“You know, it’s kind of surreal,” Kancylarz said. “It’s pretty awesome.”

Kancylarz was the team’s Rookie of the Year in 2012,

DOING IT ALL Chalmers: RA, fraternity brother, Red Shirt, and Player of the Week

ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Sideline Photos LLC

leading the team in hits (56), runs scored (27), and triples (3). He was tied for the team lead in walks (26), second in batting average (.265), and tied for second in runs batted in (25). In 2013, Kancylarz led the team in walks (35) and was among the team leaders in nearly every offensive category.

In 2014, he earned Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team honors and All-Big 5 recognition after again being among the team leaders in multiple offensive categories. His slash line for the season was .349/.436/.529.

“He’s had a nice career,” Head Coach Fritz Hamburg said of Kancylarz. “His offensive part of the game is certainly his strength, and I think it’s great any time somebody reaches a milestone like that.”

Being a part of the baseball team as well as the St. Joe’s community has meant a lot to Kancylarz in the years he’s been here. “I would like to be a part of the uprising of this program. That’s what I feel like I help contribute with,” he said.

Google plays a big role in today’s world—in fact, Google is the reason sophomore Kyle Chalmers attends Saint Joseph’s University. Although Chalmers was unaware of St. Joe’s existence before coming here, he was aware of one thing: he wanted to continue his educational career with the Jesuits.

“I went to an all guys Jesuit high school and I just really wanted to stay with the Jesuit experience, just because I love everything they have to say and the culture they make at the universities,” said Chalmers. “…It really gets you out there and makes you uncomfortable. Uncomfortable in a good way, in just seeing more of the world, and so I really wanted to go to a Jesuit school.”

The way in which Chalmers discovered Saint Joseph’s, however, is a little different than the way most students might. After it was clear to Chalmers that he wanted to attend a Jesuit University, he did what mostly every student does when they are presented with a problem: he turned to Google. “…And so I’ve never heard of St. Joe’s, so I just Googled ‘Jesuit schools in America.’ Up came a Wikipedia page with St. Joe’s, then I went to the school website, saw that they had a tennis team, emailed the tennis coach, took my visit here, absolutely loved it, and then money worked out the best here so it made my decision that much easier,” explained Chalmers.

The sophomore from Tempe, Arizona wasted no time getting involved at Saint Joseph’s. In addition to playing on the men’s tennis team, Chalmers currently serves as a Red Shirt for orientation, a Residence Assistant (RA), a brother of Delta Sigma Pi, a member of the Booster Club, a Hawk Host, and was recently re-elected to the Student Senate as a class of 2017 Senator. With all this on his plate, Chalmers still finds ways to manage his time.

“It’s tough—it get’s tough at times,” Chalmers stated. “That’s one of the things that I personally pride myself on is my time management skills. I keep everything down in my phone…I give myself like 15 minute reminders, or like [the phone] will vibrate when I have an event coming up, so that way I’m able to see literally every moment of my day in my phone.”

Chalmers explained that he uses this schedul-

Hamburg and Kancylarz both acknowledged the influence other players have had on Kancylarz’s career. “The last couple of years, he’s taken advantage of some good players around him, and getting good pitches to hit,” Hamburg said. “To his credit, he’s taken care of that, so the combination of both is what has led to his success.”

When discussing his contribution to the team and the program in general, Kancylarz was quick to add, “And not just me, but all the other guys from the past years. They contributed to help get this program on the map.”

In his final season as a Hawk, Kancylarz wants the team to reach the top. “I’m really hoping to accomplish a conference championship. That’s been hopefully not just my goal, hopefully it’s everyone’s goal on the team, which I imagine it is. That’s the thing—just getting the ring on the finger.”

ing system to organize his free time as well, making sure that he has time to eat and relax. This allows him to maximize his time and combine different aspects of his life so that he can manage his busy schedule. “…So, like, in order to spend time with my girlfriend I’ll go to the library with her, or to spend time with my friends I’ll go to the library with them and do schoolwork while talking to them,” Chalmers explained. “And obviously that’s not like the majority of my life; I just like doing one thing at a time sometimes and that helps with different things.”

Chalmers also explained that coming from Arizona to Philadelphia was not as big of a culture shock as it might seem. According to Chalmers, attending a Jesuit high school definitely helped him to prepare for college, even one across the country.

On top of all this, Chalmers is also on the men’s tennis team. Last week, it was announced that he was elected as Co-Atlantic 10 Player of the Week.

Chalmers had three victories over the course of the last week, including two singles victories and a doubles victory with his partner, junior Andres Urrea. Chalmers explained that he and Urrea have a strong connection on the court.

“Me and Andres, we just we have a chemistry now,” said Chalmers. “We know, when it comes down to it, in the bigger picture—do any of these points really matter? No. So we just go out there and kind of have fun and let that assess our mentality…To put it in perspective, we just have fun with each other and I think that’s why we play so well together.”

With the Atlantic 10 Tournament right around the corner, however, Chalmers isn’t ruling his team out of the running just yet.

“We always expect just for us to go out and to perform to the best of our abilities and for us this year, I think we actually—and this may be unrealistic—but I think we have a puncher’s chance at winning the A-10s,” said Chalmers. “…The big thing about tennis is just living in the present and going and focusing on the moment point by point, shot by shot, and so that’s just our expectation of staying in the moment and being the best you can.”

April 22, 2015

Sports | 11

The Hawk

st. joe’s softball shut out CHRISTY SELAGY ’16 Hawk Staff The Saint Joseph’s University softball team (21-15 overall, 6-8 A-10) traveled to Fordam University (25-17 overall, 11-5 A-10) over the weekend. The Hawks were scoreless in all three of their losses to the Rams.

The Hawks lost their first game by a score of 8-0 in a mercy-ruled five innings.

The Rams had an offensive explosion in the first inning, scoring seven runs on eight hits. Freshman pitcher Madison Clarke got two outs in the first inning before being replaced by junior Anna Lauterbach. The Hawks finished with three hits—one from sophomore Madeline Brunck, one from junior Bella Picard, and one from junior Kerrie Kortmann.

The Hawks’ second game had the same result: an 8-0 loss in five innings. The Rams scored two runs on two hits in the bottom of the third. They added another run on two hits the following inning. In the bottom of the fifth, the Rams scored five runs to invoke the mercy rule and end the game.

With two out and two on, their pitcher homered for the second time in the game.

The game ended after two more runs in the inning.

The Hawks’ two hits came from sophomore Alexia Faulkner and freshman Erica Nugent.

Lauterbach pitched three innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out three, and walking two. Clarke also pitched, going one and two thirds innings while allowing six runs on eight hits, striking out one, and walking one.

The Hawks and Rams played a full game on Sunday, losing by a score of 4-0.

The Rams scored one run on one hit in the first inning, one run on two hits in the fifth, and two runs on one hit in the sixth.

Brunck and freshman Nikki Alden each had a hit for the Hawks. Lauterbach pitched six innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out one, and walking three.

“This weekend was pretty tough for us as a whole, but no matter how much adversity we face, we will not give up,” said senior Nicole Palase. “In order to see success, we need to develop confidence individually and as a team. We need to trust the talent we have and believe we have the opportunity and tools to win each game.”

The Hawks will play two games at La Salle on Wednesday and three games at home against Saint Louis over the weekend.

“For our upcoming games… we need to focus on our weaknesses and the strengths of our opponents in practice,” Palase said. “No matter the outcome, win or lose, we will stick together as a team, play with heart, and compete to our fullest potential. Positivity is the key to success.

Head Coach Terri Adams declined to comment.

CHRISTY SELAGY ’16 Hawk Staff The Saint Joseph’s University baseball team (12-19 overall, 4-7 A-10) won one of three games against the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (22-16 overall, 7-5 A-10) this weekend.

The Hawks lost a wild first game by a score of 15-9. The Rams struck first, scoring three runs on three hits and two walks in the first inning. They scored another run in the second inning on a two-out triple.

The Hawks retaliated with three runs in their half of the second. Junior Charlie Coghlin led off with a single through the left side, and sophomore Cal Jadacki followed with a single through the right side. Sophomore Brian Lau’s groundout advanced the two runners, and senior Ryan Pater followed with a walk. Freshman Matt Maul then reached on a fielder’s choice, but an error by VCU’s third baseman allowed Coghlin to score. With the bases loaded, sophomore Taylor Boyd walked to drive in another run. Junior John Brue followed with a sacrifice fly to right field to score Pater.

The Hawks scored another three runs in the third inning. The first two batters walked, and Jadacki singled to drive in a run. Lau followed with a double to drive in another run. Two batters later, Maul hit a sacrifice fly to score the Hawks’ third and final run of the inning.

The Rams struck back in the fourth, scoring four runs on four hits (including a solo homerun), an error, and a wild pitch. The Rams scored an additional run in the fifth on two hits and one walk. They also scored two runs in the sixth.

The Hawks scored a run in their half of the sixth inning when Boyd led off with a double, and Brue drove him in with a single.

The Rams scored two more runs in the seventh on two walks and two errors. They added to their lead with a two-out two-run homerun in the eighth.

St. Joe’s scored two runs in their half of the eighth. Maul led off with a double, and Boyd followed with a double of his own to score Maul. Boyd advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on a sacrifice fly by senior Stefan Kancylarz.

Sophomore Pat Vanderslice pitched five innings, allowing nine runs, 10 hits, striking out two, and walking three.

The Hawks lost their second game by a score of 4-2. VCU again struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the third on two hits and a walk.

Brue led off the fourth with a homerun, his ninth of the season. Two batters later, Kancylarz doubled to right field, narrowly missing a homerun. The double was the 203rd hit of his career, which tied him for eighth on St. Joe’s all-time hit list. The Hawks tied the game in the fifth on a two-out RBI double from Boyd.

“John [Brue] has been a major force for us,” said Head Coach

Photo courtesy of Matthew J. Haubenstein ’15

Fritz Hamburg, “and he’s really handled the responsibility of hitting in the middle of the lineup very well… What he’s added offensively is huge.”

The Rams retaliated in the sixth with two runs. With two outs and no one on base, the Rams’ center fielder walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch. The next two batters each drove in a run to put the Rams back in front for remainder of the game.

Sophomore Tyler Pallante pitched three and two thirds innings, allowing two runs, five hits, striking out four, and walking one.

Despite losing, Hamburg saw some positive signs during the game. “We clawed back into the game and tied it at two,” he said.

However, what ultimately led to the Hawks’ loss has been a familiar problem. “We get two outs [in the sixth] and walk a guy, and give up a wild pitch, and a base hit. And [VCU] scored two runs with two outs and nobody on… We’ve been, unfortunately, doing that too many times.”

Kancylarz also found some hope in the loss. “We’re going through a little bit of a tough time right now, but I’m totally confident that we’re going to bounce back,” he said. “We’re seeing the ball well, we’re making adjustments, and that’s the big thing.”

Kancylarz’s words rang true as the Hawks salvaged the series by winning the final game 5-1. As in the first two games, the Rams struck first. They scored one run without a hit in the first.

The Hawks tied the game in the bottom of the third, thanks to an RBI groundout from Boyd. St. Joe’s took the lead in the fifth.

Lau led off with an infield single, and Pater followed with a sacrifice bunt. However, an error by VCU’s first baseman allowed Pater to safely reach base, putting runners at first and second with no outs. Maul followed with a sacrifice bunt of his own, and the pitcher’s errant throw allowed Lau to score and Maul to reach first.

Boyd followed with a double to score Pater, and, two batters later, freshman Deon Stafford hit a sacrifice fly to drive in another run.

Stafford drove in another run in the seventh with a double.

Senior Tim Ponto started the game, going one and one third innings while allowing one run on one hit, and walking three.

Freshman Justin Aungst threw four and two thirds innings, allowing three hits, striking out eight, and walking one en route to his second win of the season.

“When we get momentum, we get momentum back, and it comes down to making plays,” Hamburg said. “When that happens, the momentum can stay with you for some time. It’s hanging out there, and we just need somebody to go grab it.”

The Hawks will play at the University of Delaware on Wednesday, and a three-game series at Dayton University this weekend.

12 | Sports

The Hawk

April 22, 2015

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the great

saint joseph’s roller hockey team makes Nationals

JOSEPH LICIARDELLO ’15 Assistant Sports Editor This week, eight young men represented Saint Joseph’s University in the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships in Independence, Missouri.

This group of athletes was comprised of senior captain Dominic Anastasia, sophomore captain Matt Engle, senior goaltender Anthony Parascondola, senior Matt Schultz, junior Aj Rosello, junior Michael Pagliarella, freshman Mike Miller, and sophomore Andrew Engle.

Both captains have had experience playing roller hockey before coming to college. In fact, roller hockey actually affected Engle’s decision to attend St. Joe’s. Sitting down with both of the captains and learning a little bit about their athletic backgrounds, specifically their extracurricular pursuits in roller hockey, Engle said it helped him make his decision to come to St. Joe’s.

“I contacted the president [of the team] last year, and I talked to him and he helped me out all the way through,” said Engle.

Anastasia shares the same passion for hockey, but originally began his career playing ice hockey.

“I played ice hockey since I was three years old, and I played a little bit of roller when I was younger, but it wasn’t anything to competitive; it was more like intramurals,” Anastasia said.

Anastasia played for a local club ice hockey team not affiliated with St. Joe’s his freshman year, however, during his sophomore year he heard of the roller team through friends on campus and decided to join.

Engle, who has always strictly played roller hockey, has been playing professionally since he was 17 years old. Naturally, he made an instant impact on the St. Joe’s squad, being named Player of The Year this year in the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA) Division II. Additionally, Rosello was named Rookie of The Year this year, following in Anastasia’s footsteps; the senior captain won the same award last year.

Possibly an even a bigger achievement for the team was goaltender Parascondola’s decision to guard the goal with no recent experience between the pipes. While he has played roller hockey for St. Joe’s previously, Parascondola had never before been responsible for the goal. Parascondaola, however, had a successful year, ending the season with a save percentage of .802, which is highly impressive for a relatively inexperienced goalie.

“After losing both our goalies from last year, I realized we had to do some restructuring within the team if we wanted to have a successful season,” said Parascondola. “With that in mind, I went forth with dressing up as goalie at our first practice and the rest turned into one of our best seasons as a team. At first, it was certainly a bit frustrating because I have not played goalie since travel ice hockey in eighth grade. More so, as with any athlete, you seek to be the best. After a few games, the pressure of being in front of net became less obscure and more exciting.”

However, keeping in mind this was only the Hawks’ second season in the league, Anastasia was pleased with the team’s achievements. After being knocked out of Regionals last year, making it to the elimination rounds of Nationals this year was a major success for the Hawks that Anastasia didn’t fail to recognize.

“It was definitely a huge accomplishment,” said Anastasia. “Especially it only being our second year in the league…We got two players from the ice team that really helped us, we got second in our league, fourth in the nation at one point. Then we made the National Tournament and we had a really good shot at winning it.”

With all this immediate success and national recognition, it is natural to wonder how the St. Joe’s roller hockey team will plan for the future.

“I think [playing in Nationals] could really help us; we can grow a lot from this,” said Engle. “We got really far in the Regional playoffs and then we made it to Nationals, so I think we can advertise that and get some more interest. I think we just want to get more guys coming out instead of just having eight [skaters] for an entire season. We should get some more guys and more interest and try to win Nationals next would be the goal.”

Anastasia echoed these goals for the program. “[We want to] definitely spread the program and I think a lot of people got word of how good we are and hopefully it gets more people to come out next year.”

Anastasia said the experience has meant a lot to him throughout his St. Joe’s career.

“St. Joe’s roller was probably one of the coolest teams I ever played for,” said Anastasia. “We are all close; like family to each other. And we almost won a National Championship. So hopefully we all get back together, recruit a couple more guys, and win the whole thing.”

The Saint Joseph’s club roller hockey team hopes to continue to expand in the upcoming seasons and ultimately hopes to bring a national title back to Hawk Hill the near future.

Photos courtesy of Dan Parascondola