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Terror strikes Brussels Interest in study abroad is unchanged CAT COYLE ’16 Editor Emeritus On Jan. 11, seven Hawks set out for the journey of a lifetime: a semester abroad in Leuven, a Belgian town just 30 minutes outside of Brussels. They were excited for a semester traveling around Europe, studying history and politics, and interning at the Parliament of the European Union in the nation’s capital city.

They did not anticipate a series of terrorist attacks that would kill 31 people and injure 300 more just 10 weeks into their semester there.

At 7:58 a.m. on March 22, two suicide bombers attacked the departure lounge of Brussels Airport in Zaventem about 37 seconds apart. About an hour later, a suicide bomber detonated his bomb on the Brussels metro in the second car of a train at the Maelbeek station.

As soon as the attacks occurred, Margaret M. Malone, Ph.D., U.S. program director for the Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe, informed the Saint Joseph’s University Center for International Programs (CIP) that all seven students studying abroad from St. Joe’s were safe and accounted for.

The CIP checked in with students and emailed parents of students in the program to share the news. They then followed with an email to all students studying in Europe, since students often travel throughout Europe during a semester abroad, said Kelly Horning, assistant director for semester abroad and health & safety in the Center for International Programs.

Once assured that all students abroad were safe, the CIP’s priority was that all St. Joe’s students in Belgium were provided with everything they felt they needed. They were given the choice of returning to Parliament or staying at the institute where they

would live for the remaining weeks of their internship, Horning said.

Flights resumed at the Zaventem airport on April 3, but Horning said that some students abroad were planning flights from different locations for their April 9 departure.

“To my understanding, a few students were getting flights out of different locations,” said Horning. Malone helped students make new arrangements, Horning said.

Horning said that several parents contacted the CIP for follow-up conversations. Peter Born, ’17, who studied in Belgium last semester, said that his parents were wary about his travels even before the recent terrorist attacks.

“I remember before I left my mom was saying something along the lines of… ‘you always have to be vigilant and worried about the things like terrorism,’” Born said. “But it never came to my mind. It just seemed like something that was so farfetched; like it could never happen to me, so why even worry about it?”

“My mom tells me every day how glad she is that I’m not there right now,” said Kelly Aaronson, ’16, who studied abroad in Belgium in the fall of 2015.

Born was interning in Brussels during the terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, which killed 130 people.

“That was enough stress on my parents, and now that it happened probably 20 minutes away from where were living, it would definitely make me think twice,” Born said.

Despite these deadly attacks, Horning says that the CIP has not seen a decrease in study abroad applicants.

“I think we assume that there will be a lot of concern from the students but we really haven’t encountered that yet,” Horning said.

Photo by Cat Coyle ’16

In fact, more St. Joe’s students are studying abroad than ever before. The largest contingent ever—156 students—is scheduled to go abroad in the fall of 2016, said Horning.

The university usually sends around 120 students abroad each fall, but during this application period there was such high demand that the CIP had to create a waitlist.

There are 63 Hawks currently abroad.

This is an average number for the spring, as students say they prefer to study abroad in the fall so they are able to apply for competitive summer internship positions when they open up in the spring, Horning explained.

Thinking back to when she applied to study in Belgium, Milena Vulopas, ’16, said she would have to think twice if she were applying now.

“I think if I had been accepted now, it would be really questionable,” Vulopas said, who studied abroad in 2014. “I would want to reevaluate everything for the upcoming semester. But I think once things settled

down and I got accepted to go, next spring I would be more willing to go. The town of Leuven itself, and the Institute itself, are still very safe.”

The Saint Joseph’s University international travel policy states that the university will not allow any university-sponsored travel to places where there is a Department of State or CDC travel warning, Horning said. Neither Brussels or Paris currently hold either of these warnings, so neither program will be discontinued at St. Joe’s.

“To everyone who’s aspiring to study abroad, do not let things like this limit you from what you’re doing,” Born said. “You can always be as cautious as you possibly can, and things like this happen, but if you do not do the things that you love, then you’re letting the terrorists win.”

Molly Grab, ’17, Editor in Chief, contributed interviews to this article.

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St. Joe’s student senate signs statement against racial injustice SAM HENRY ’19 Assistant News Editor On March 28, the student body presidents of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities across the United States released a statement against racial injustice on college and university campuses. The statement can be found on the Saint Joseph’s University Student Senate website or on the Los Angeles Loyolan website.

The statement was released in response to the recent protests against racial injustice at institutions of higher education across the country. It recognizes not only that that students are allowed to protest racial injustices, but also that racial inequalities exist and that actions against them must be taken.

The statement made by the Jesuit colleges and universities is meant to show solidarity with people of diverse backgrounds and create a more welcoming and open en-

vironment on college campuses.

Discussion about the statement began in the fall of 2015 when David Tassone, the student body president from Loyola Marymount University, sent an email to his fellow Jesuit college and university student body presidents with the idea of drafting a statement.

Nick Chingas, ’19, president of the University Student Senate at St. Joe’s, collaborated with the other student presidents in order to draft the statement.

“We keep in contact a lot, which is something people don’t know as a group,” said Chingas. “We email each other from time to time asking each other what a certain policy at our school is and what our respective student governments do about certain issues. We obviously share a lot of issues and we are a governmental structure, so we run into a lot of the same problems.”

While Chingas said that he kept MaryElaine Perry, Ed.D., adviser of the University Student Senate and assistant vice president for Student Development, informed about the statement, he also said that the statement was mainly a collaboration of the student body presidents.

“It is really just meant to show that we, as students of Jesuit universities, need to take a stand against injustices against students of diverse backgrounds and racial minorities,” Chingas said. “We stand in solidarity with them, and we stand in solidarity with anybody at a Jesuit college or university or any college or university in the country that attempts to better this situation and tries to act in the interest of social justice—and that is obviously core to our Jesuit ideals.”

Perry said that her goal is for the statement to be taken seriously, even if it was not issued directly from any university’s admin-

istration.

“It’s easy to make a statement, but to look into any issues that the students on this campus feel, we have to work for justice for all of our students,” Perry said. “So while the statement is nice, it sets a tone; the work behind it is what’s really important.”

Chingas stated that university presidents will continue to spread awareness about the statement to their student bodies.

“Now we are each doing our part and sharing it [the statement] to show that we stand in solidarity with racial minorities, and students that are of diverse backgrounds that are minorities on college campuses,” Chingas said. “We also stand in solidarity with our respective universities, whenever they try to initiate any changes to better the life of student of a diverse background, or better the experience of a student of a racial minority.”

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Department of Public Safety reports (March 25 - March 31) March 25 Office of Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding his off-campus residence, located in the 5000 block of Gainor Road, being burglarized by person(s) unknown. Philadelphia Police were notified and they responded.

March 26 - 27 No incidents to report.

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March 28 Office of Public Safety was notified of person(s) unknown pouring laundry detergent over the washers and dryers in the basement of Rashford and Lannon Halls. Office of Facilities Management and Community Standards notified were notified.

March 29 No incidents to report.

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Office of Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside the Lancaster Court Weymouth Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed that the alarm was activated due to a malfunction. Property Management was notified.

March 31 No incidents to report.

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Photo by Joey Toczylowski, ’19 From left: Beckett Woodworth, James Gordon, Jane Meyer, Ryan Rinaldi, and Nick Chingas at the Philly Five meeting on April 2, 2016.

Philly Five plan for universities’ futures

Student Senate presidents meet on Saint Joseph’s campus to discuss diversity and inclusion ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Managing Editor The Saint Joseph’s University Student Senate (USS) hosted the second meeting of the Philly Five, a group composed of the five student body presidents from each institution, on April 2. At this meeting, the five presidents, along with the rest of the St. Joe’s Student Senate, discussed issues of diversity and inclusion on their respective campuses.

The Philly Five, including Saint Joseph’s, Temple University, Drexel University, LaSalle University, and the University of Pennsylvania, held their first meeting in October on Temple’s campus. The five focused on domestic violence and women’s issues, alcohol abuse awareness, and the off-campus images of each university, to name a few. These issues were touched upon during their most recent meeting, but the main focus was the discussion of the diversity and inclusion initiatives being spearheaded by each respective student government.

“Diversity is at the core of what our mission really is as a university to provide a quality education to students of any background and all backgrounds,” said Temple Student Government President Ryan Ri-

naldi. “It’s at the center of every conversation that we have.”

Beckett Woodworth, La Salle University Students’ Government President, mentioned that while diversity on campus is important, it was also a goal to reflect that same diversity throughout all levels of the university.

“As you can see, most of the students here are white, [and] all of us agree that having more diverse backgrounds representing students at our respective universities is... Something we strive for,” Woodworth said.

The presidents did not directly state that there was a diversity problem on their campuses, but instead emphasized the importance and the necessity for diversity and inclusion.

“There’s a major priority to continue those conversations about how the institutions individually continue to serve a diverse student body but also how they find ways to meet their needs,” said Rinaldi.

In addition to serving the needs of diversity in terms of students, the presidents also emphasized the need to recognize the communities surrounding their institu-

tions.

Woodworth, in particular, mentioned the difficulties of maintaining a good relationship between students and community residents.

“It can be troublesome relations; students who have off-campus housing kind of alienate their neighbors in a way,” he said.

Jane Meyer, University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Assembly President, discussed Penn’s efforts with community outreach.

“In most recent years, recent decades, Penn has really tried to become an amazing neighbor in West Philadelphia,” Meyer said.

Some of these outreach attempts have included using local businesses for services and creating community outreach programs.

The student presidents agree that these conversations have been helpful for discussing the various problems faced by each university.

“I think sometimes when you’re on your own campus, you don’t have that many points of reference for better ways

to do things or how to ‘think outside the box,’” said Meyer. “Coming here and just asking questions and discussing the history of particular issues on our respective campuses gives new perspectives on ways to get things done and new initiatives to introduce on campus.”

Nick Chingas, ’16, St. Joe’s Student Senate President, also mentioned that the forum of the Philly Five has been useful for efforts on Hawk Hill.

“It was also really interesting to not only discuss how a lot of the issues that we were talking about at our last meeting have evolved since the last time we were in a room together, but also to talk about a lot of the progress we’ve made as a group in addressing them,” Chingas said.

The next meeting has not yet been announced, but the presidents are optimistic about the future of their universities.

“There are so many things that go on in a major university, like the universities that we represent, that you can sometimes sit forever and never run out of something to talk about, and it’s important to continue that,” Rinaldi said.

Boston Globe editor coming to campus Walter V. Robinson, of ‘Spotlight’ fame, will speak on campus later this month KAYLA E. LANE ’17 Special to The Hawk Saint Joseph’s University will welcome Walter V. Robinson, one of the key journalists behind the investigation of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Boston, to our campus on April 20. His story is featured in the film “Spotlight,” which recently won the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Screenplay.

Robinson was the lead editor of the Boston Globe’s investigative team, Spotlight, when the team broke the sexual abuse story in January 2002.

Elizabeth Norberg, special projects assistant for the Faith-Justice Institute, thought of the event while looking for prospective lecture ideas for the Institute. The recent buzz around the film inspired her to reach out to Robinson.

“There seems to be a need or responsibility to talk to and educate as many as possible while the issue remains current in the public media,” Norberg said.

The event is sponsored largely by the Joseph William and Madeline Eberle Klein Fund, established in 2014 by the Kleins’ children to support programming on campus that fosters greater inclusion in the Catholic Church.

“The Faith-Justice Institute is committed to achieving the goals of the Klein Fund by sponsoring lectures and programming designed to engage persons disaffected from the Church because of their gender, sexual orientation, racial or political identity,” Norberg said.

The film, and the story behind it, represents just that, Norberg added.

“The process of bringing the story to light will allow others to begin the process of reconciliation, clergy and laypersons alike,” Norberg said.

“Spotlight” also sheds light on the survivors who have opened up about their abuse in order to bring about change.

Robinson has spent the last two years speaking to audiences about the importance of providing validation for survivors who often battle with self-esteem and trust issues throughout their lives.

Attendees are encouraged to leave the event with a more developed perspective on the ways in which victims’ lives are permanently changed, Norberg said.

“I hope that [attendees] are able to understand the profound damage that sexual abuse has on a child. Their childhood and innocence is taken from them,” Norberg said.

For James Caccamo, Ph.D., associate professor of theology, “Spotlight” also highlights the importance of investigative journalism. He believes that the work of the Boston Globe’s investigative team ultimately played a major role in highlighting issues of power and corruption in the Catholic Church in America.

“We can measure the quality of communication by the extent that it promotes the common good,” Caccamo said.

Daniel Joyce, S.J., executive director of Mission Programs, has not yet seen the film, but he said the topic of sexual abuse is an important conversation to foster within the Catholic Church, as it is a safety issue that calls on the responsibility of the church as a whole.

Prior to Robinson’s lecture, the university will host two free screenings of “Spotlight.” The first will take place at 7 p.m. on April 14 in Forum Theater, and the second will be at 5 p.m. on April 19 in the Cardinal Foley Center.

He will be discussing his experience in a lecture at 7 p.m. on April 20 in the Cardinal Foley Center.

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Editorial EDITOR IN CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 MANAGING EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 BUSINESS DIRECTOR Julia Le ’19 FACULTY ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Ana Faguy ’19 ASSITANT NEWS EDITOR Samantha Henry ’19 OPINIONS EDITOR Lindsay Hueston ’16 ASSISTANT OPINIONS EDITOR Maria Spirk ’17 ASSISTANT COPY Victoria Tralies ’18 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ciarra Bianculli ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Nick Mandarano ’18 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Krista Jaworski ‘17 PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Jess Cavallaro ’16 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

The recent attacks in Brussels, Belgium have sparked various conversations around the world, but one topic is particularly relevant to college campuses: the safety of studying abroad. This week, “Terror strikes Brussels” explores the reactions of current students who have spent a semester of their college career in Brussels. While Saint Joseph’s has not suspended its program in Brussels, Texas Tech University has already cancelled its Belgian programs that were set to take place this summer and fall. Regardless of whether or not students believe that such drastic action is justified, it is clear that we must pause and, at the very least, be more mindful of our safety abroad.

As students who are familiar with study abroad programs, we recognize the impact that travel can make on a student’s learning experience. When we choose to travel to a foreign country, it should be out of a desire to more fully immerse ourselves in that culture. We should be willing to put aside some of our American influences and educate ourselves about what to expect when we step off the plane in an entirely new country. What is the political climate like?

Are there certain norms that we should be aware of? And, most importantly, how can we be safe throughout our travels, especially if a country has previously or is currently experiencing threats of violence?

For students who are considering studying abroad during their college career—and many are making that choice right now—these threats can make or break their decision. It is undeniable that

Taking travel seriously

the recent attacks in Europe can be a major source of fear. This fear is certainly justifiable, but it can also limit us in ways that may not be proportional to the actual risk; study abroad is an invaluable experience, and we believe that giving up on aspirations to travel should never be taken lightly.

Ultimately, however, the decision to study abroad under the current circumstances is one that every student must make for him or herself.

Once you make an informed decision based on your own personal self-reflection and research, if you choose to study abroad, it is important to maintain self-awareness when traveling. To stay safe in a foreign country, we have a few pieces of advice that may be helpful, especially in light of recent attacks.

When you travel, it’s helpful to know some safety measures in whichever country you’re traveling to. What is the emergency number equivalent to 911? Who would you contact first if you were to get into a sticky situation, and how would you do so—especially if you don’t have wifi? What actions may land you in trouble?

It’s also helpful to leave a travel itinerary with your host family, study abroad roommates, or program coordinator each time you travel somewhere new, and also bring proper identification everywhere you go. Though it may seem extreme to leave a schedule and your contact information every single time you go away for the weekend, doing so can be truly helpful in an emergency situation.

Additionally, US citizens traveling abroad can register for the State Department’s Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP is a way to register your foreign travels with the nearest embassy or consulate closest to where you’re travelling, so that the embassy or consulate can reach you in case of an emergency.

We encourage you to be mindful of your surroundings no matter where you decide to travel, because these situations can occur in any country, in any city, in any situation. The flip side of this statement is also important to consider: We can’t live our lives in fear simply because it is impossible to know when or where a threating situation may arise. The most important things students who are considering study abroad can do is pay heed to the recommendations of their government, university, and family, and be smart about planning their travels.

Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that every student should have the option to take advantage of, if they so choose. While it is unfortunate that the current political situation puts additional stress on those who wish to better themselves by going abroad, it is necessary to understand how your destination might be affected by recent violent actions. Do your research and be aware of your surroundings, but most importantly, if you choose to go abroad, don’t let the actions of a few keep you from fully immersing yourself in a new culture.

-The Hawk Staff

It has been brought to our attention that the terminology used in the March 30 staff editorial about the university’s provost search caused offense to some readers. We would like to apologize for any offense that was taken at the analogy to “The Bachelor,” and would reiterate that enforcing gender roles was not our purpose; rather, we meant to question the logic of the steps taken by the university in searching for a provost.

Sincerely, Molly Grab, Editor in Chief Angela Christaldi, Managing Editor

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ADMITTED STUDENTS DAY

With another April comes another Admitted Students Day weekend. We were so excited to see so many potential or confirmed members of the class of 2020—and to enjoy the particularly fine fare that Campion sets out to impress them. High fives all around.

schools of brotherly love

This week Villanova won the NCAA men’s basketball championship. While we’re all for supporting Philly-area teams, remember that The Hawk Will Never Die—and we actually have our mascot around campus unlike the Wildcats. And, wait... which school did Pope Francis visit again?

A LAWN WAY AWAY?

This weekend Student Senates from five Philly schools came together in order to discuss the issues of diversity and inclusion on campuses across the city of Philadelphia.

Kudos to these schools for recognizing the importance of such issues and we look forward to seeing how these conversations will lead to positive change.

It’s that time of year when the kids living on third floor McShain realize their beloved Frisbee field on Curran Lawn has been cordoned off. Facilities has fenced off Curran Field to grow the grass in preparation for graduation next month. For seniors this establishes that the end is near; time to get nostalgic! Others are forced to find a new place to enjoy the warm weather. Boo.

Earlier this week five members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team announced a lawsuit and EEOC complaint they have launched against US Soccer Federation, alleging that they are not paid equally to their male counterparts on the US Men’s Team. You go girls! Who run the world? #iBelieve #InEqualPay

We’ve met with our advisors, gotten our PINs, and are in the midst of fighting for consistent SJU Wifi in order to secure the last seat in the only Philosophical Anthropology class that will fit our schedule. At each selection time, we battle in a virtual Hunger Games to snag seats in our desired classes. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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-The Hawk Staff

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ASHLEY VARGHESE ’17 Special to The Hawk I have had countless memories and moments, and met numerous people on Hawk Hill that have influenced my life and will forever stay in my heart—for both reasons good and bad. But the good and the bad all come together to make my experience here at Saint Joseph’s University such an amazing one.

There is one moment that comes to mind that brings it all together, and it is such a simple one. As I was sitting in class one day, I noticed the student in front of me had on a shirt that we, the Class of 2017, received on Accepted Students’ Day that read “Hawk ’17.” It was a little uncool to wear it around campus two years ago (because well, #freshman). It’s different to wear it now because we will graduate in just a year.

The back of the shirt reads, “What if…?” As in, what if you were a summer scholar? What if you went on the Appalachian Experience? What if you participated in a Division I sport? What if you became a Resident Assistant? A Hawk Host? Orientation Leader? What if you became a Hawk? As I sat there reading the back of this shirt, I thought, “Wow…I’ve been able to do so much in just three short years”.

I have immersed myself in this university, and gotten back so much more than I could ever ask. For me, being a student here doesn’t stop in the classroom or even on campus.

Coming to St. Joe’s for my first year of college, I really thought of myself as an average person in many ways. I never thought I would end up competing in a completely new sport at the collegiate level. When I walked onto the rowing team, I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

Little did I know that the sport would teach me more about hard work and de-

termination than I could ever learn anywhere else. Through the intense workouts and races, I found a new part of myself that I never even knew existed: I found greatness.

Although I did not continue with the sport, I am able to continue finding greatness within not only myself, but others as well.

I am learning what it means through the Transformative Learning Goals to “develop faith and spiritual awareness”, whether through my religious beliefs or the values I personally hold and believe. I am learning what it means to truly “appreciate diversity”, to recognize that it stretches much farther than race/ethnicity and calls us to act for social justice. I am learning what it means to “realize a satisfying and productive lifestyle” through the Jesuit ideal of the care for the whole person—cura personalis. I am learning what it means to “practice servant leadership focused on social justice”: to use what I can with what abilities I was given in order to serve the world and make it a better place. I am learning what it means to “discern my personal, educational, and professional goals”, and my education and experience at Saint Joseph’s has certainly helped me to do so.

I am a firm believer that life is what you make it; you get what you give in everything you do. St. Joe’s has taught me how to pour one hundred percent of myself into my education, my faith, and my life.

So, as I sat in class reading the back of the “What if ” T-shirt, I had a moment in which I realized how much I had done, but also how much I have left to do here. As this chapter unfolds, I find myself eager to see what the next page has to offer and what I can do to make this story the best that it can be. THWND. Ashley Varghese, ’17, is a criminal justice major and a Resident Assistant in Ashwood Hall.

Reflections on rejections KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff

It’s that time of year where people are beginning to hear back from graduate schools, jobs, internships, summer programs, fellowships, and other opportunities. We worked hours on crafting the perfect applications; Ever since we submitted them, we have been frantically refreshing our emails on an hourly basis to see if the long awaited response has come.

Then one day, we check our email and find it there. We eagerly open the email and read it, only to discover that we were not, in fact, accepted into the program, internship, or job. It takes a minute for the information to fully sink in until we finally come to the harsh realization that we have been rejected.

All of us know that rejection is the absolute worst. It is incredibly unfortunate to get the letter, from a company, a program, or school that we had our minds set on, telling us something along the lines of “Thank you, but no thank you.” We

may think that it’s a mistake and they sent us the wrong email; We had an awesome interview and felt confident we would get it. After we recover from denial, we begin to cope with the rejection.

Everybody processes and handles rejection differently. Some people act as if nothing has happened and seem completely unaffected. Little do we know that, in solitude, they become a complete hot mess. Others may show their emotions and openly express how they are disappointed and upset. I am all for people “grieving” their rejections.

I have been a close friend of rejection, and every time one comes along I go through my own personal coping process that includes watching “The Office.” But after a couple of hours of watching the shenanigans of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, I close my Netflix tab and start brainstorming the next thing I am going to apply to. It is important to pick

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ourselves up and try again.

We need to stop taking rejection so personally. We may be well-qualified but sometimes we still are not the one picked. Yes, it can be a blow to our self-esteem and cause us to doubt ourselves, but we cannot judge our self-worth on whether we are accepted or rejected.

We cannot let rejections completely derail us. We need to stop wallowing, and living under this false illusion that being rejected is the end of the world. It happened. It is awful, but the pity parties need to end. When we allow ourselves to be consumed by our rejections, we are wasting time that could be better used to do something constructive like researching other opportunities and applying for those.

Sylvia Plath once wrote, “I love my

rejection slips. They show me I try.” I think this is the attitude we should all adopt.

When we are applying for these different opportunities, we need to recognize that we are putting ourselves out there, which in itself is an accomplishment. These rejection letters and emails show that we are trying to go and do something more.

It shows that we are ambitious and are willing to throw our hats into the ring.

So, instead of feeling embarrassed or completely dejected by our rejections, let’s be proud of the fact that we are trying to make something more or ourselves.

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April 6, 2016

The ins and outs of sexual discussions on college campuses ASHLEY CAPPETTA ’17 Copy Chief I love sexual jokes—punch lines especially. I’m looking at you, Michael Scott, for a good “that’s what she said!”

One of the best parts about telling a sexual joke is the way it thrusts its way—no pun intended—into any conversation. One of the worst parts is the discomfort with, and even worse, the judgments associated with sex itself.

Recently, I sat in a room with a few of my female friends, and we chatted about the ins and outs of sex. I identify as a heterosexual female, so my experiences stem from my identification within these two terms. During our discussion, things turned uncomfortable quite quickly, particularly as we began talking about pleasure from a woman’s perspective.

This turn of events shocked me. We were comfortable talking about a man’s experience, and any details associated with his pleasure, but we shied away from talking about our own pleasure as women—even more so, we shied away from admitting we had orgasms; admitting, even, that we liked having sex.

There is a difference between being a naturally sexual person and having an active sex life.

I am a pretty open person when it comes to talking about all things sex-related. Yet, my closest friends were shutting down at the thought of having a discussion based on their own sexual experiences and pleasures, instead of focusing solely on our partners’ experiences. This type of conversation isn’t unique to my friend group, or even other groups at Saint Joseph’s University, but is a phenomenon that occurs on other college campuses and amongst people our age, as well.

Thanks, society.

Now, this isn’t me telling you to offer up all your dirty details—keep your nasty fantasies to yourselves, people. Rather, let’s acknowledge that when we speak as heterosexual females we do, indeed, have vaginas. Let’s talk about how they function. Let’s talk about what we like in bed. Let’s get in touch with our bodies; let’s learn about who we are.

I vibe well with Salt-N-Peppa when they say, “Let’s talk about sex.” Because, really, we should. Deconstructing some of these stigmas associated with sex will allow us to have a more honest conversation about it.

We go to a Catholic school, and a lot of students at Saint Joseph’s identify as having values deriving from Catholicism—meaning, in this situation, abstaining from sex before marriage. There is typically a stigma associated with religion and sexual activity. I identify

as being Catholic, and having a relationship with God, yet I don’t feel that my religious beliefs and my views on sexual experiences necessarily have to be mutually exclusive.

I believe sex is integral to a healthy relationship. To some, though, it may seem impossible that a person can have a strong moral compass, choose to have an active sex life, and still be considered a “normal” person.’

Now, I’m not advocating for you to have sex with every moving target.

Yet, there is a significant line that can be drawn here: We can talk about sex with our close friends, while keeping the intimate nature of the act to ourselves.

Why do we, as women, then, become bashful when admitting to enjoying sex?

We can jam out to Hailee Steinfeld’s “Love Myself ”—which, for those of you who don’t know, is a song celebrating masturbation—and enjoy being silly while dancing to the song with our friends. But do we pull a “Love Myself ” during our downtime? From the conversations I’ve had, it seems that most women do not.

In fact, we find the topic of “loving ourselves” to be immodest, berated even on the harshest levels. Yet, we listen to guys joke around about it all the time.

Let’s open up the conversation within the female sphere.

As women, we seem to continually disassociate ourselves from the fact that we are sexual beings. We hop on a birth control pill without fully understanding its effects on our bodies; we widen our eyes at the mention of “lube”; we hide away from conversations suggesting sexual pleasure; and we shame ourselves—or worse, others—for even having sex.

So, you have a lot of sex? Great. You’re a virgin? Great. You don’t have time to have sex because you’re too busy? Sucks—just kidding! Whatever you have or haven’t experienced sexually, let it be part of a greater conversation, so that we continue to understand ourselves.

Sex is a personal experience, and that is why we should not tell others how to experience it. Sex, at its core, is a responsibility; especially when thinking of STDs, pregnancy, and birth control, and even our emotional and physical responses to sex.

If we’re not talking to our friends and if we’re not comfortable with our own sexual expressions and experiences, then how can we construct a healthy mindset about sex?

So, I say again, let’s talk about sex.

Let’s get comfortable with the idea of being uncomfortable.

After all, “that’s what she said.”

The Magis—Spirit, Intellect, Purpose GEORGE SHADRACK KAMANDA ’16 Special to The Hawk

A glance at our historic towers, You are on your way to experience school power.

By alking down the hill, you savor signs of greatness Just as how “Our Magis” strive for more, So does its students and its communities thrive for more.

The Magis in me is the Magis in you.

Daily, Students walk by, faculty walk by, and workers work by.

That is just a daily supplement of the adventures of the Magis.

It says, live greater, seek greater, and love greater, And that—is the “Magis Effect” The Magis in me is the Magis in you.

The greater instincts in me, Are the greater instincts in you Greatness academically, Greatness socially Greatness locally, And greatness globally, And that—is the Magis effect.

The Magis in me is the Magis in you.

We learn, we lead, and we blend.

We inspire, we innovate, and we motivate Always and forever, Just as how the ‘Hawk will never die’ So does, its students will always shine The Magis in me is the Magis in you

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In this special feature, pages seven to 10, The Hawk will give you a taste of some of the best food stories around. From ads for local restaurants, to stories about street vendors, recipe pioneers, and tasty new food trends, get ready for the inside scoop on all things Philadelphia food!

The man behind the food cart A day in the life of a Philadelphia street food vendor

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Natures Nutrition

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City Ave at Haverford Ave 1 Mile South of Campus

SARAH SUTHERLAND ’16 Special to The Hawk On any given day in Center City Philadelphia, food carts line the busiest sidewalks, serving Indian food, desserts, Philadelphia cheesesteaks and more to tourists and locals alike.

On the corner of 5th and Market Street, two food carts are already open and serving customers by 9 a.m. The corner faces Independence Mall, Philadelphia’s famed historical area and one of the city’s hottest tourist attractions. The sidewalk on which these carts sit is also adjacent to a stop for many of Philadelphia’s tour buses.

Shortly before 10 a.m., another food cart appears on the corner. This cart, pulled by a black GMC Sierra, advertises local items like Philly cheesesteaks and Philadelphia water ice, along with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, hot dogs, pretzels, chips, and candy. Once the truck is parked, the owner, Pete DeRito, and his stepson, as well as the man who will be working in the cart, Julio Negron, begin to set up for the day.

As soon as the cart is fully stocked, DeRito pulls away in his truck, leaving Negron to his work. Once he is certain that his boss and stepfather have left and that there are no customers approaching the cart, Negron zips up his black leather jacket and prepares a hot dog for himself, eating it quickly.

A job like Negron’s leaves little room for breaks, so he knows that he has to eat while he can.

A few minutes after he finishes his breakfast, Negron’s first customers of the day appear: a woman, and her son who is

roughly eight years old. Negron greets the two with a smile. “Do you want anything?

Hungry? Thirsty?”

“Do you have any hot dogs?” the woman asks.

“Yes ma’am.”

Hot dogs and cheesesteaks are the cart’s two most popular items, so Negron is careful to ensure that both are consistently in stock.

“How much?”

“Two dollars.”

“Alright, give me two.”

Negron quickly removes two hot dogs from the small grill in the cart next to him and places each into a bun. Before wrapping them in foil, Negron offers them to the woman so she can add ketchup or mustard.

Each week, Negron works five days in the food cart for roughly 10 hours a day. The 24-year-old South Philadelphia native has been working for DeRito for nearly three years full-time, and several years before that as a part-time worker.

While many might find such lengthy work grueling, after so many years of experience, Negron has become accustomed to the routine. He admits that the work is tedious and difficult, but states that it pays well.

To work in the cart, Negron was required to become ServSafe certified, a qualification that he believes will help him in the future. Through a two-day class, ServSafe teaches food handlers how to safely prepare and serve food to the public.

Negron’s eyes light up when he speaks about the possibilities that come with this qualification.

“I could be a manager anywhere. McDonald’s, IHOP,” he says.

Unfortunately, attaining further longterm employment will not be a simple task for Negron.

According to the latest United States Census Bureau data, only 76.1 percent of Philadelphians 25 years of age or older have a bachelor’s degree. When Negron turns 25 in May, he will not join this statistic. Because of the ever-increasing cost of college tuition, Negron has been unable to attend college— aside from taking a few classes at Philadelphia Community College a few years ago.

Negron does not necessarily want a college degree. As an independent man, Negron’s primary goal is to become self-sufficient and to eventually move out of the house owned by DeRito.

Negron is fortunate in the sense that he does have employment. Still, he is far from being content, especially because his work schedule is not consistent and he very rarely has weekends off. Negron doesn’t know exactly what he wants to do, but he does know that working at the food cart is not it.

Soon, the small boy who accompanied his mother a few minutes prior returns. A few dollars in his hand, he looks up at Negron nervously, rocking back and forth in his sneakers.

“Hey, how can I help you?” asks Negron.

Despite this customer’s young age, Negron does not speak down to him. To Negron, everyone who passes his cart is a potential customer and deserves to be treated with the same amount of respect, regardless of age.

The boy relaxes a bit after Negron’s greeting, smiling as he purchases a cookie for himself. He thanks Negron and runs down the sidewalk.

Despite his familiarity with everything that goes into running the food cart, Negron feels ready to move onto another job. He looks forward to time away from the food cart and a break from having DeRito as his boss. Although the two will still live together, along with Negron’s mother and three younger brothers, Negron eagerly awaits having some time with DeRito simply as his stepfather and not as his employer.

A large tour bus stops on the street directly behind Negron’s food cart and comes to a stop, allowing about 20 people to exit.

Seven stop by the food cart and look at the menu, talking rapidly to each other about their plans for the day.

Negron smiles at them and then returns to cleaning the ketchup and mustard bottles, careful not to unintentionally pressure the potential customers with his gaze.

After about five minutes, though, the crowd simply walks away.

Negron shrugs and begins to wipe down the counter in front of him, waiting for his next customer.

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The Tastygirl The Tastygirl MADELINE MORR ’16 Hawk Staff

There are certain aspects of a recipe that make it delicious—the right balance of ingredients, a perfect marriage of flavors, or a great sauce for dipping. But do these attributes make it necessarily “Tasty?”

A social media craze, “Tasty,” has become the go-to video guide for making satisfying—and simple—recipes. Tasty is a product of BuzzFeed, a popular website that posts everything from quizzes, to celebrity news, to videos about food.

Gina Falcone, ’16, is one frequent viewer of such videos, as she has made almost a dozen dishes, has thrown Tasty-themed parties, and has aspirations of trying more recipes from the guide.

“I started making [recipes from] the Tasty videos when my boyfriend, Nick, first showed me one,” Falcone said. “I guess the feeling of, ‘Hey, I can do that too!’ really inspired me to make my first one. I’m a pretty visual person, so actually being able to see the steps rather than read them makes a huge difference for me.”

Falcone enjoys making the recipes so much that she decided to host her very own Tasty party for her friends, while spending the holiday season home with family in Maryland.

“I invited some high school friends to my house, and they brought their prepared recipes, ready-to-eat,” Falcone said. “I made Tasty’s ‘Rigatoni Pie,’ which is basically lasagna, but in rigatoni form, so it’s lighter on the stomach. My friends brought dishes that included balsamic roasted vegetables and a guacamole appetizer. We had sushi there, too, which sounds strange, given the main dish was pasta. But we wanted the party to be more of a sampling of everything.”

But “Rigatoni Pie” wasn’t Falcone’s first recipe. When she saw a video for “Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bacon Bombs,” she knew she had to try them out. The recipe was so successful and this major accomplishment inspired her to keep testing out the videos.

“I would say I’ve made about 10 recipes from videos, and I have about

three times as many saved that I want to make,” Falcone said. “But gathering all the ingredients is a challenge, especially on a college budget. I was never really interested in cooking before, but making recipes from videos helped me develop a love for cooking, and made me more interested in cooking in general, so I’ve made plenty of other recipes that I’ve found from Google searches and Pinterest.”

Not only is Falcone’s belly full from her cooking craze, but her family members and roommates say they appreciate testing her new creations.

For her father’s birthday in February, she made Tasty’s “Steak Dinner for Two,” and for the Super Bowl with her college roommates, she made “Buffalo Chicken Dip” and “Pretzel Pigs n’ a Blanket.” To her delight, every recipe she made tasted exactly how she anticipated.

“When making these recipes, you pretty much know what you’re going to end up with,” Falcone said. “I think that’s part of the appeal. When I made the ‘Pretzel Pigs n’ a Blanket,’ I had to boil each ‘Pig,’ brush them with egg wash, sprinkle salt on the top, and then bake them. The baking soda and egg wash gave the pizza dough I used more of a pretzel-texture than a flaky one. It was really satisfying to see the end because I had never made a recipe like this before.”

For anyone who wants to sample Tasty recipes, Falcone is a huge supporter. She says making the recipes is as easy as it looks and it’s a great way to treat yourself, your family and your friends. Her advice is to start small, with a recipe like “One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies,” and work your way towards a more complex one once mastering the simpler recipes.

“My next recipe is going to be a challenge. I like the easy ones for weeknight cooking, but I’ve had my eyes on ‘Carnitas Steamed Buns’ for a while. When I get around to making them, I have a feeling they’re going to become my new favorite.”

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Tasty testing Tasty testing KATIE MCLAUGHLIN ’16 Special to The Hawk

Cooking has never come easily to me. In fact, the family joke has always been that I will have to live with my sister when I move out because she can cook and I can’t. I don’t know how to dice, chop, slice, or cube. I don’t know when to broil or bake. And for that matter, I don’t even know how to broil without burning the food.

Like any self-respecting millennial, social media is something I pay close attention to. Facebook is the first thing I check when I wake up and the last thing I check before going to sleep.

Within the last year, Facebook has added a new page that is being shared across everyone’s Newsfeed: “Tasty.” Tasty, much like Buzzfeed Food, features quick how-to videos of recipes varying from appetizers, dinners, desserts, and drinks.

As an assignment for my Writing for Digital Platforms class, I was required to create a blog with a central theme, one that would require me to generate new content frequently. When I brainstormed what to blog about, I immediately thought of food. And then I had my “aha” moment. I thought, “this assignment could be my chance to try Tasty videos and see if they really are as easy as they look.” It sounded like an exciting challenge—kind of like my version of Julie Powell’s 2002 challenge to cook and blog about all the recipes in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”

Here I am, mastering the art of Tasty.

Week one I tried “Red Velvet Cake Truffles” for Valentine’s Day. Total fail. I thought for sure I was setting myself up for a disastrous semester after that first mishap. In addition to the dessert having little taste, the cake completely crumbled when I tried to coat the truffles in white chocolate, and I burned myself taking the melted chocolate out of the microwave. Ugh. I was forced to soldier on.

Week two, thankfully, was a lot easier. I made “Garlic Pull-Apart Bread.” Making this dish taught me that you can definitely make adjustments when trying new recipes. For example, the recipe called for what appeared to me (and my arteries) to be an enormous amount of butter,

so I cut down on it a little. The recipe also called for a small amount of garlic, which, even after I added more, still wasn’t enough for my taste.

But overall, the garlic bread was a success, and I was eager for another challenge.

Next, I took on the challenge of cooking a dinner for my family and made “Mini Chicken Pot Pies.” I learned that Tasty videos make it easy to overlook the prep work involved in chopped and pre-cooked ingredients. In fact, prep time added an extra 30 minutes to this meal, which was time I hadn’t accounted for.

In general, Tasty does not accurately time out its meals. The recipe instructed the viewer to cook the whole pot pie filling before cooking the puff pastry that would be used as the bowl. I chose to do both at the same time. There was also no direction on how long I was to let the filling simmer before continuing on to the next step. Again, I was left to improvise.

Quite possibly my favorite Tasty dish has been the “Raspberry Preserve Baked Brie,” which I made for an Easter appetizer. This recipe was the easiest to follow—all I had to do cooking-wise was melt butter and put the brie in the oven. Despite its ease, my family couldn’t stop raving about the finished dish, and baked brie has now been requested for every family function.

While Tasty is not “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” I’ve learned several things from my recipe-testing experience.

I can cook! As much as I love my sister, I will not have to live with her for the rest of my life.

Tasty videos are merely simple suggestions for how to make a dish.

There are many opportunities to tweak the recipes.

The appeal of the videos is the speed with which we get to see the final product. In real life it takes a lot more time, but hey, if it took 90 minutes to watch the video it wouldn’t be nearly as intriguing.

Go ahead and try a Tasty recipe for yourself! You just may discover your own hidden cooking talents or find a new family favorite recipe.

Bon appétit!

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Basic Matcha Iced Tea: -Two teaspoons of a café grade matcha tea -Eight ounces of filtered water -Ice Combine the matcha powder and water in a martini shaker. Shake well then pour over ice into a tall glass.

Matcha madness KRISTEN ADAMS ’17 Hawk Staff One of the hottest food items trending in 2016 is matcha, an antioxidant-rich powder made from a selection of ground tea leaves. This type of tea originated in twelfth-century cultures of Japan and has become increasingly popular in America as an alternative to coffee.

Here are some quick facts about matcha tea: -The word “matcha” literally means “powdered tea;” instead of consuming parts of the green tea leaves, you are consuming the entire tea leaf that has been ground into powder.

-There are many health benefits to matcha tea: It is rich in vitamins and minerals, and it contains antioxidants called polyphenols, which have been proven to decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer, improve blood sugar regulation, and reduce blood pressure.

-One cup of matcha is equivalent to three cups of traditional steeped tea in caffeine content.

Even though consumers are becoming more aware of matcha, a lot of people aren’t sure how to prepare it. Here are three fast and easy recipes for matcha tea, as inspired by a Los Angeles café, Matcha Box.

Iced Matcha with Lemon and Mint - 10 fresh mint leaves - 1½ ounces of fresh lemon juice - Two teaspoons of café grade matcha tea - Eight ounces of filtered water - Ice Mix mint leaves, lemon juice, and matcha powder in a martini shaker.

Add water and ice. Shake well and then pour into a tall glass.

Kristen’s Tip: You can adjust the mint leaves and lemon juice to meet your desired taste.

Matcha Almond Milk Latte - Two teaspoons of café grade matcha tea - Eight ounces of filtered water - Ice - Three ounces of almond milk - Sweetener (optional) Combine powder, water, and ice in a martini shaker. Shake well and pour over fresh ice into a tall glass. Top drink with almond milk and sweeten to taste.

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Extra, extra, watch all about it Counting down the best films about journalism ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Managing Editor From its very beginnings to today’s perpetual stream of news, incredible innovations have been made in the world of journalism. Still, the mission of journalists has stayed the same. Whether it is through a world-changing front-page story or a new form of media, one value has remained at the heart of reporting through all of its transformations: storytelling.

Some of the best and most important stories have been made into films—you can stream them on Netflix, rent them from Redbox, or download them online. Celebrating journalists’ stories that have been made into films is the culmination of appreciating some of the greatest stories ever told and listening to the greatest storytellers our society has. The few listed below are some of the best journalism movies ever made.

5. Capote (2005): Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote and Catherine Keener as Harper Lee, “Capote” tells the

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story of Capote’s foray into the genre of new journalism that ultimately culminated in his famous true-crime novel “In Cold Blood.” Capote is often credited with creating the genre of new journalism, but his insistence on not taking notes doesn’t scream best journalistic practices. Regardless, this film is a great look at the story behind the scenes of one of America’s most famous crime stories, and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (won

by Hoffman), among other awards.

4. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998): Hunter S. Thompson’s epic adventure in Gonzo journalism seems almost unbelievable, which means it’s perfect Hollywood material. Raoul Duke (an alias for Thompson, played by Johnny Depp) and Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) traverse the deserts of Nevada, high on a dangerous amount of drugs at all times, and never entirely sure of what is happening. Duke and Gonzo make it to Las Vegas, cover a motorcycle

race called the Mint 400, and continue their drug-fueled shenanigans. Based on Thompson’s novel of the same name, this film failed at the box office but has become somewhat of a cult success due to the author’s extremely loyal fan base.

3. Almost Famous (2000): Based on director Cameron Crowe’s experiences as a young music journalist with Rolling Stone in the early 1970s, “Almost Famous” portrays the adventures of 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit) as he follows fictional rock band Stillwater on their cross-country search for fame. Along the way, William falls in love with Penny Lane (Drew Barrymore) and desperately attempts to get published in Rolling Stone. Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

2. All the President’s Men (1976): Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) report for the Washington Post on America’s most famous political scandal, Watergate. The two

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journalists “follow the money” to break the story of government corruption; their story ultimately leads to the impeachment of President Richard Nixon during his second term.

1. Spotlight (2015): Named for the Boston Globe’s investigative team, “Spotlight” tells the story of the journalists who broke the news of sexual abuse and corruption in the Catholic Church in Boston. Walter “Robby” Robinson (Michael Keaton), Sascha Pfeiffer (Rachel McAdams), Mike Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll (Brian D’Arcy James), Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber), and Ben Bradlee, Jr. (John Slattery) delve into the stories of hundreds of survivors who had been victimized by 87 priests in the Boston archdiocese. Their research leads to the discovery of cases of corruption and clergy abuse worldwide, and led to great reform in the church. “Spotlight” was nominated for six Academy Awards, and won Best Picture and Best Screenplay.

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The madness is winding down, so make sure to keep voting for your favorite professors!

This past week’s voting determined the Elite Eight. Will your favorite professor make it to the Final Four? Only you can decide! Tweet at @sjuhawknews with your picks using #TopProfSJU to determine the top four professors at St. Joe’s.

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Horoscopes Aries

Leo

Sagittarius

You’ve been so overwhelmed with your workload these past couple of weeks, Aries, and it has taken a toll on your social life. This week, step outside of your cubicle and engage in some exciting activities to relax your mind.

It is great to be devoted to your professional life, Leo. However, there’s a world out there filled with love and spontaneity that you should indulge in for a change. The perfect balance of both will prove to be very beneficial for you.

This week is going to be good for you, Sagittarius, as it will be filled with lots of love from friends and romantic partners. The best way to return this love right now is through words and actions, rather than gifts or other indulgences.

Taurus

Virgo

Capricorn

Monetary and relationship issues have fogged up your mind recently, leaving you with feelings of distress and confusion. Instead of keeping these feelings to yourself, Taurus, seek help from those around you.

Money troubles have clouded your mind lately, Virgo, leaving you feeling stressed about how to move forward. Instead of turning to people to lend you money, relax and have faith, because financial gains are coming your way.

You have never liked change, Capricorn, and this has always held you back from truly growing as a person. However, new endeavors are coming your way this week that will change your life for the better—learn how to embrace them.

Gemini This week is the perfect time to go out with your friend group and make some great memories. With the new moon on Thursday, a new romance may enter your life and stay around for quite some time. Seize these opportunities, Gemini, they’ll be great for you.

Cancer Your hard work in the office has not gone unnoticed, Cancer, even though you feel that it has. However, there will be an opportunity for you to move up the ladder in the office. Accept this new position with positivity.

Libra It’s a habit of yours to hold back your feelings rather than to express how you feel to your loved ones. This behavior could cause problems this week between you and your significant other.

Be honest and open your heart in order to make your relationship stronger.

Scorpio Sometimes, you let your anger get the best of you, Scorpio. Patience isn’t your strong point, leading to quarrels and tension between you and those around you. This week, however, patience is key for you to get through some hurdles—use it to your advantage.

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Aquarius Your social life has really been lacking lately, due to the fact that you simply don’t have the time or energy to engage in such activities. This week is the perfect time for you to revamp your social relationships. Make sure to take advantage of these opportunities.

Come on over to our campus, or meet us online.

Earn credits toward your degree, or explore a new interest.

Pisces It’s time for you to get realistic this week, Pisces, and start working towards the goals you have planned.

This change of mind shouldn’t be that hard for you, though, because you have been known to give all of your effort and dedication towards what you want in life.

Visit our bustling downtown, and when school is out, grab a train to the shore or NYC.

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Flying high McGinley and Forster lead men’s lacrosse to victory DOMENIC GODSHALL ’19 Special to The Hawk

Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19

The Saint Joseph’s University men’s lacrosse team improved to 7-2 in their season, and 2-0 in Northeast Conference play, following their 15-6 win over the Wagner University Seahawks on April 2 in Staten Island, N.Y. Junior midfielder Kevin Reidinger scored at 13:20 in the first quarter to put the Hawks on the board, and the Hawks then tallied nine more goals to stretch their lead to 10-0, with 8:49 remaining in the second quarter. Wagner’s Andrew Streilein and William McMenamin scored late in the second quarter to cut St. Joe’s lead to 10-2 heading into halftime.

St. Joe’s Head Coach Taylor Wray noted that he was “very impressed” with how his team started.

“To be on the road and come out the way we did, our guys showed some real mental toughness,” Wray said. “Our offense passed the ball really well against Wagner’s man-to-man defense.”

In total, the Hawks won 21 out of 25 total faceoff opportunities, keying a strong offensive performance Saturday afternoon.

Junior faceoff specialist Mike Lanham won 16 of 18 from the faceoff circle. Only 37 seconds into the third quarter, redshirt sophomore Hayes McGinley scored off a feed from senior midfielder Kevin Forster. Forster tallied a game-high five points including one goal and four assists. “[The team] moved the ball really well, which helped everything work,” Forster said.

McGinley tallied two goals and two as-

sists against the Seahawks.

“Terrific, especially with the first unit of McGinley and Forster,” Wray said of the midfield play this season. “Hayes has developed into a really complete midfielder. He can pass the ball, he can shoot the ball, and when you play him and Forster together, it’s tough for the other team to know who to cover.”

McGinley was impressed with the way the team played, especially with moving the ball on offense, making it hard for Wagner to stop. “[The team] capitalized on opportunities, and played with chemistry,” McGinley said.

Junior Mike Rastivo, the Hawks’ leading scorer, tallied his 21st goal of the season, moving the Hawks up 12-2 with 4:38 to play in the third, before the Seahawks responded with two quick goals to cut the Hawks lead to eight. However, the Hawks had an answer when Forster found senior Pat Swanick to make it 13-4. The Seahawks scored two goals with 6:00 and 2:26 remaining in the game before St Joe’s freshman Jack Lombardo posted two goals to seal the deal for the Hawks.

St. Joe’s outshot Wagner 40-28, and won the ground-ball battle 40-23. Despite being down a man seven times throughout the game, the Hawks kept Wagner scoreless. Junior goalkeeper T.J. Jones collected his seventh win of the season, while tallying eight saves against the Seahawks. St. Joe’s is now 17-0 all-time against Wagner.

“[We need to] limit as many mistakes as possible at both ends of the field,” Wray said. “We want to play as near-perfect of a game as possible. We want to avoid mental lapses or missed assignments. I thought we did a pretty good job of that [on Saturday], but we can still improve moving forward.”

The Hawks return home to take on Sacred Heart University in Northeast Conference play Saturday, April 9. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. at Sweeney Field.

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Starting with a split Women’s lacrosse starts A-10 play with one win, one loss MEGHAN SACK ’19 Hawk Staff On Friday, April 1, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s lacrosse team took on the University of Massachusetts’ Minutewomen on Sweeney Field. This matchup marked the start of Atlantic 10 play on the

Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19

season. Losing 15-5 to the team ranked 20th in the nation, the Hawks came out strong in the first half. They held the Minutewomen to their second-lowest first-half goal output in the season at 7-3.

Senior defender and leader on the field Caroline Hagan went into the game with 66 caused turnovers, only needing one more to match the previously held record and two to break it. Hagan tied the record in the game, and can be expected to surpass it by the end of the season.

“Caroline is really good at reading the play and our defensive leader back there, but we play to play the game, not break the record,” Head Coach Alex Kahoe said. “Naturally it happens in her position and she deserves a lot of credit.”

Senior midfield captain Mallory Grey led the Hawks with two goals, and freshman midfielder Rebecca Lane added a goal and assist. Junior attacker Nora McCallion scored with 2:46 left in the first half, her 20th goal of the season. McCallion’s 20 goals lead the team and also mark a career high in single-season goals.

The Hawks then traveled to Davidson College to take on the Wildcats on Sunday, April 3. When asked about the preparation for the game against Davidson, Kahoe said, “Coming out the same way we play every game”.

The Hawks defeated Davidson 10-8

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with a great team performance, ending a seven-game losing streak for the program.

Lane tallied five points on four goals and one assist. Grey and McCallion each had two goals and one assist in the game.

The Hawks scored four consecutive goals with 9:21 remaining in the first half to take

the lead, which they held for the rest of the game. Senior goalkeeper Genevieve Giblin got the win, making eight saves in the game.

The Hawks return home to take on the University of Richmond at 4 p.m on Friday, April 8 on Sweeney Field.

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What makes her run A day in the life of the women’s track team

SARAH PANETTA ’16 Hawk Staff It’s 2:15 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon in early November. The bustling locker room of the Saint Joseph’s University women’s track and field team in Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena is filled with about 50 female runners.

Unlike most collegiate sports, track and field consists of three seasons: cross country in the fall, winter track, and spring track. Those who run cross country also compete in the longer events including the 1600m, 3000m, 5000m and 10000m in winter and spring track. The runners who solely participate in winter and spring track run any event from 100m to 800m.

A sort of understood silence and concentration that accompanies routine fills the locker room as every runner is engrossed in her own ritual that precedes this Wednesday afternoon practice. Music breaks this silence, filling the L-shaped locker room, coming from senior captain Carly McGowan’s iPhone as she sprawls in the middle of the floor rolling out her hamstring.

Each locker offers a glimpse into the specific athlete’s personality: the slob, the hoarder, the minimalist, the obsessive-compulsive runner, the studious runner, the hungry runner, the injured runner. In addition to the abundance of sneakers, each locker is decorated with a bath towel and a safe for valuables that is adorned with a plaque commemorating alum who have donated to the program.

Inside the lockers are deodorant, body spray, shower caddies, water bottles, peanut butter, vitamins, and backpacks.

Amidst the organized chaos that defines the women’s track and field locker room, a pair of strappy nude heels serves as a sharp contrast to the assortment of sneakers that fill most lockers. The iconic orange Nike box in every locker with the Nike swoosh and logo “Just Do It” serves as motivation to a group of women preparing to beat their time from the previous day.

Photos courtesy of Brian Crilly

The abundance of Nike boxes is a result of the team’s annual trip to Jenkintown Running Company before the season begins. This is the first year the women’s track team was not sponsored by Saucony, so the women are no longer confined to a certain brand of sneaker.

As 2:30 p.m. approaches, junior Lena Minniti gets off the ground, her face filled with the aches and pains that have yet to subside. She reaches into her locker and pulls out an inhaler from her backpack.

She takes two large puffs before exhaling.

As the runners exit the locker room, each athlete ritually pounds a worn plaque that is mounted to the left of the door at about chest level that reads, “Today I will be a Hawk.”

The runners head to the lobby of Hagan Arena, the daily ritual in which the student athletes wait for Assistant Coach Teddy Meyers to take attendance before beginning practice.

As a 2007 Saint Joseph’s graduate and 12-time letter winner on the St. Joe’s men’s cross country and track teams, Meyers returns for his ninth season as Assistant Coach and first in the newly created position as assistant to the women’s squad.

Under newly appointed Head Coach Melody O’Reilly’s direction, Meyers primarily works with the winter and spring track runners who compete in the shorter events ranging from 100m to 400m.

The entire women’s track and field program falls under O’Reilly’s jurisdiction.

She works directly with the 800m runners, the distance in which she saw much of her success as a collegiate runner. A 1989 graduate of the University of Arkansas, O’Reilly was the school’s first female athlete to be named an All-American in any sport. O’Reilly represented the United States on multiple national teams, even qualifying for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials.

O’Reilly took over for Kevin Quinn, ’62, who recently retired after a combined 49 years with both the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field program.

O’Reilly says that Quinn’s legacy cannot be forgotten on Hawk Hill. The former coach still has a key to his office and attends track meets to support his athletes.

While in the lobby waiting for Meyers to take attendance and give each group of runners their specified workout for the day, Minniti is bending her legs in every direction, stretching from the hard workout the previous day.

When asked why she runs, Minniti pauses, but only for a second before replying, “It’s a love/hate relationship. My day doesn’t start until I work out. I’m in a horrible mood if I don’t do something.”

After the pre-practice meeting with Meyers, the middle distance runners—senior captain Jenna DeAngelo, junior Kiersten Moylan, Minniti, sophomore Caroline Keegan, and sophomore Andrea Warren— make their way to the track located on Sweeney Field in front of Hagan Arena.

It’s an uncharacteristically warm day for Nov. 4. Neighbors from the local community populate the track. Determination colors their faces as they walk or run around the path. Three men’s lacrosse players are shooting at the goal.

“It has become an acceptable norm.

They don’t bother us,” O’Reilly says of the neighborhood walkers. “They stay off to the side and don’t get in our way. If we had

the full team out here, men’s and women’s, we would ask them to walk the trail that encircles the track.”

As the women continue with their warm-up, O’Reilly explains that this group of runners should be running the 200m in 33 to 35 seconds. The runners take their places at the starting line on the red track, each adjusting their watches. O’Reilly stands off to the side, on the turf, notebook in one hand, phone in the other to time her runners.

“When you’re ready,” O’Reilly says.

Seconds later, the runners take off, each pushing start on their watch as they embark upon a half lap around the track.

“I like to time them to keep them honest,” O’Reilly says while watching her athletes make their way toward the finish line.

“What time did you get?” O’Reilly yells across the turf as the runners complete the first of eight 200m.

“36 seconds,” responds DeAngelo as she begins to jog back to the starting point.

O’Reilly jots the time down in her notepad and apologizes for the slow first lap. “I don’t know what’s happening.”

In order to pick up the pace, the leader of the group changes. Minniti now leads the pack.

“Their time is determined by the girls in the front,” O’Reilly says. “A faster time can be achieved with different people in front. Lena is the fastest, so if they want to really work, they’ll send Lena to the front.”

Beads of sweat trickle down the sides of their faces as the heat of the sun begins to take its toll on the runners.

Without fail, after each 200m, DeAngelo is the first back to the starting line by way of a true jog, as the younger girls lag behind. A look of satisfaction coupled

with fatigue paints the captain’s face as she ignores the casual banter of her teammates.

“Jenna is so focused,” O’Reilly says.

“She told me her personal best for the 800 in high school was 2:16, and she hasn’t run it since. That’s going to change. She’ll get that this year. No, she will beat it.”

Fate would have DeAngelo sitting out the entire winter season and a majority of the spring season with a stress fracture.

As she waits for MRI results to shed light on the frequent shooting pains, DeAngelo must deal with the frustration that accompanies the persistent injury preventing her from competing in her final season.

“After a tough junior year, I was really hoping to catch a break and come back strong my senior year,” says DeAngelo.

“I wanted to go out with a bang. I know Coach had great plan for me that I wish I could have fulfilled.”

As practice comes to a close, Minniti and Keegan make their way inside to take an ice bath as DeAngelo, Moylan, and Warren linger on the track to talk with the coach.

After an hour of running and 15 minutes of lingering, the teammates share several minutes to stretch. It’s 3:52 p.m. when the athletes gather their belongings and pound “Today I will be a Hawk” one last time. That is, until tomorrow.

16 | Sports

April 6, 2016

The Hawk

‘A moment to build off of’

Baseball salvages series against Davidson CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor

The Saint Joseph’s University baseball team took on the Davidson College Wildcats for the first time in program history this past weekend, winning the final game of the three-game set.

“It was a tough weekend for us,” sophomore Deon Stafford said. “We didn’t play to our ability, but [Sunday], we rallied back, we fought back.”

In the first game, the Hawks lost by a final score of 3-0. The Wildcats struck in the third inning, scoring a run on a two-out error. The pitchers’ duel continued for the next few innings with neither team scoring until Davidson plated two runs in the seventh to increase their lead to 3-0.

Graduate student Tim Ponto started for the Hawks, pitching six innings while allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and striking out eight. Davidson redshirt senior Clark Beeker pitched the first shutout of his career against the Hawks, allowing six hits and walking one. “[Beeker] pitched really well on Friday, and I thought Ponto threw really well,” St. Joe’s Head Coach Fritz Hamburg said.

“Their kid was a little bit better and they took advantage of a couple of situations.”

The Hawks put together a late rally in Saturday’s game to pull within one run, but ultimately lost by a final score of 8-7. In the first inning, Stafford reached on an error, and senior John Brue followed with a single.

Two batters later, freshman Charlie Concannon hit his first home run of the day, a three-run shot to right field to give St. Joe’s the early lead.

The Wildcats scored two runs with two outs in the fourth, but the Hawks responded with a solo home run from Stafford in the fifth. The Wildcats quickly equalized, though, scoring two runs on three hits the following inning, and took the lead in the eighth after scoring four runs.

Concannon again homered for the Hawks in their half on the eighth, and Stafford drove in two runs in the ninth, but the Hawks weren’t able to score another run.

“That was a tough one because we had our opportunities and it just didn’t happen,” Hamburg said.

The Hawks bounced back on Sunday, winning by a final score of 10-1. Both teams were quiet offensively until Concannon scored on a triple from junior Brian Lau in the fourth. The Wildcats immediately an-

swered back with a run in the top of the fifth inning, and the Hawks reciprocated with a run in their half of the inning.

St. Joe’s broke the game open in the sixth, an inning that saw all nine batters come to the plate. Junior Cal Jadacki singled with one out, and back-to-back errors from Davidson’s third baseman loaded the bases for the Hawks. Junior Peter Sitaras drove in a run with a groundout, and sophomore Marc Giacalone followed with a two-run double. Two batters later, Brue doubled to left to drive in another two runs.

“We were talking before the game about the middle innings,” Stafford said. “We don’t usually get runs in the middle innings—we kind of die down. We…wanted to make a change and get some runs in the middle innings because that will definitely determine if we win or lose.”

The Hawks added another three runs in the eighth on a solo home run from Sitaras, and a two-run home run from Brue.

“I knew it was only a matter of time before the bats broke out,” freshman pitcher Tim Brennan said. “I thought it was really

big for us to see how we responded to being down 0-2 in a series, and I think there’s a big moment to build off of.”

Brennan was dominant for the Hawks, pitching eight innings and allowing one run on six hits while striking out 10.

“Deon and I were on the same page the whole game,” Brennan said. “He’s a student of the game. He’s caught against them two games now, so I knew he was going to know how to pitch certain guys and stuff like that.”

Hamburg had high praise for Brennan as well as for fellow freshman Lucas Rollins, who started Saturday’s game.

“Their contributions made from a freshman pitching standpoint may be the most of anybody in my time here at St. Joe’s,” Hamburg said. “I think they kind of have a little competitiveness between the two, and neither is going to be outdone by the other.

It’s been great to see their development.”

The Hawks will play at Rutgers University on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, and will take on Rutgers at home on Sunday, April 10.

Photos by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17

Tough weekend on the field Softball swept by Fordham NICK MANDARANO ’18 Assistant Sports Editor Saint Joseph’s University softball hosted the Fordham University Rams, the Atlantic 10’s top team, in a three-game series this past weekend. The Rams are renowned for their dominant offense; entering last weekend’s series, they led the Atlantic 10 in batting average (.288), slugging percentage (.419), onbase percentage (.366), runs scored (160), hits (246), runs batted in (142), and total bases (340).

The Ram’s won the first game by the mercy rule with a final score of 10-2 in six innings. The mercy rule in collegiate softball states that if a team leads by eight runs after five innings, the game is over and the leading team is victorious without need to finish all seven innings. Fordham scored in every inning but the fifth: Junior Steph Ferri knocked in the Ram’s 10th run of the game in the sixth inning, which gave her squad an eight run lead over the Hawks.

St. Joe’s was in desperate need of a run

in the bottom of the sixth. Despite loading the bases before an out was recorded, the Hawks were unable to score a run. St. Joe’s junior catcher Kaylyn Zierke was the only player of this game to score both runs for the Hawks, the first on a sacrifice fly to right field from senior Hannah Dionne in the second inning, and the second on a towering solo home run to left field in the fourth. She also played well defensively, throwing out three base runners attempting to steal.

The second game didn’t go so well for the Hawks either, resulting in a final score of 6-0. After Fordham was able to scratch four unearned runs off St. Joe’s starting pitcher sophomore Madison Clarke, the Hawks found themselves in an early hole. After the first inning, Clarke settled in and struck out eight batters while walking just one in the final six innings. St. Joe’s struggled to put the bat on the ball, collecting four hits, but were unable to score.

After two more runs from Fordham in the fifth inning, the score stood at 6-0 in favor of the Rams and would remain there until the game was final. Clarke went the distance, striking out nine batters while allowing one walk and eight hits in her seven innings in the circle.

In game three, Fordham again scored early and often. The Rams won the game by a final score of 12-4. Trailing 6-0, the Hawks put some runs on the board in the third inning when senior Sarah Yoos hit a two-run home run, her fifth of the season. St. Joe’s scored another couple of runs in the fourth inning as well to cut the deficit to just two runs after four innings.

In the top of the sixth inning, the Ram’s offensive exploded again, scoring a quick four runs, just one earned, as senior Anna Lauterbach seemed to be settling in. Clarke relieved Lauterbach after five and one-third innings.

Following two more unearned runs for Fordham, the Hawks went into the bottom of the sixth down 12-4, again in dire need of a run in order to avoid losing by the mercy rule. Unable to score the needed run, St. Joe’s lost game three and Fordham completed their three game sweep over the Hawks.

Senior Brandi Harkness says the team knows adjustments need to be made at the plate before moving forward.

“On the offensive side, our pitch selection is really bad right now,” Harkness said.

“But that’s something that can be easily fixed. It’s just the routine plays that we need to clean up. I think it’s mostly our energy level that we need to work on, which is a quick fix.”

St. Joe’s will play at the University of Massachusetts in a three-game series next weekend in an attempt to snap out of a sixgame losing streak.