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High study tour prices lead to cancellations Katryna Perera ’16 Hawk Staff

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lthough study tours are a great resource for students who are looking to study while seeing the world, some Saint Joseph’s University students are unable to afford these programs.

The decision of whether or not to study abroad is one that many St. Joe’s students consider when planning out their four years. For many, the option of spending a semester or year abroad is not feasible. Instead, many opt to participate in university study tours, which are programs that combine a class taught on campus with time abroad.

Four different classes that will end in tours to Spain, Bermuda, Cuba, and Singapore will be taking place during the spring 2014 semester, as well as two graduate tours to Brazil and India.

Students participating in a study tour take a class throughout the semester and then conclude it by spending a week or two abroad. Activities done abroad directly coincide with what students learned throughout the semester, and the time spent abroad is meant to bring to life lessons taught in the classroom.

There were originally seven undergraduate study tours planned for the spring semester, including trips to Australia and Italy, but they were subsequently cancelled as not enough students submitted applications.

Faculty formulates plans regarding university budget shortfall Cat Coyle ’16 News Editor

According to study tour coordinator Lindsey Martin, a minimum of 12 students must submit applications in order to prevent a tour from being cancelled. This bare minimum level is set in relation to the budget of the trip, she explained, as it must be assured that all costs will be covered.

When asked why she believes the trips were cancelled, Martin replied, “It’s probably a combination of cost and interest.” She went on to add that dates of departure also tend to be a conflict for many students, as most trips take place at the end of the semester in May and many students have summer jobs and obligations already in place.

A study tour to Cuba next spring is being led by Richard Gioioso, Ph.D., which will supplement a class called Contemporary Cuban Politics and Society. While abroad, students will visit historical and cultural sites in the provinces of Havana, Matanzas, and Varadero. There was a great interest expressed in the Cuba tour and an availability of 18 spots, yet only 12 students ended up registering.

“I believe that for some students the cost of the study tour was prohibitive,” said Gioioso. “The trip conflicted with other activities and obligations they have immediately following the end of the semester and into the summer.”

As the Saint Joseph’s University community reworks department and program budgets to accommodate for shortfall recovery, some faculty members have begun conversing on the causes of the problem.

In the beginning of the year, the university was scheduled to have between a $6 to $7 million surplus. In recent weeks, the university has discovered several budgeting problem areas that amount to an $8.7 million shortfall from the original projected budget.

The shortfall is the result of a combination of a number of budget strains, including 74 less full-time students enrolled from the projected amount for the fall 2013 semester and over-projections of the amount of financial aid given in relation to tuition revenue.

If the university does not recover the $8.7 million shortfall, St. Joe’s will face a possible $1.7 million budget deficit at the end of the fiscal year. To ensure that this does not occur, a mandated 4.2 percent decrease in expenses is being implemented across the board. Department chairs and program directors were mandated to fill out budgeting worksheets by Dec. 2. A team of senior administrators, including the provost, will spend the week reviewing the

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suggested budget cut plans and come up with final budget recommendations by Dec. 6.

Another budgeting issue has been found in the process of donor gifts. According to Joseph Lunardi, associate vice president of marketing and communications, counting specific donor gifts into the annual budget at the beginning of the fiscal year caused 20 to 25 percent of the overall shortfall. Although none of this money was used against its intended purposes, the university’s budget was based upon the availability of these funds. When it was discovered that they were not to be applied to the general university fund, and instead were to be used for specific departments or projects, part of the shortfall was discovered.

With an increase of university communications to faculty members throughout the last week came confusion on the setup of the donor gift system.

“I think that the administration is going to have to say more and give more information,” said Agnes Rash, Ph.D., professor of math. “What they’re doing is not sufficient to make faculty and others happy.”

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Department of Public Safety Reports (Nov. 21 - Nov. 28) November 21

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that she was a victim of a robbery that occurred while she was walking on City Avenue near the McShain Residence Center.

The suspect(s) was pushed to the ground and $20.00 was taken. The student sustained a head injury and was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Lower Merion Police notified Public Safety that they had taken a St. Joe’s student into custody for public intoxication. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the University of Pennsylvania Police that they had cited two St. Joe’s students for underage consumption of alcohol. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified by Facilities Management that students were stuck on an elevator at the LaFarge Residence Center. All students were safely evacuated from the elevator. No injuries to report.

November 22 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student entering LaFarge Residence Center.

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student entering Lannon Hall.

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a room in Xavier

Hall. A search of the room by Public Safety and Residence Life revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia.

revealed that the alarm was activated by someone spraying a fire extinguisher. Residence Life was notified.

An area resident reported disorderly students knocking over a brick fixture in front of their residence located in the 5600 block of Wynnefield Avenue. The Philadelphia Police were notified.

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Public Safety was notified of a disorderly student near the area of 56th Street and Overbrook Avenue. Public Safety officers responded and assisted the student back to their residence. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a gas odor coming from Hogan Hall. A search of the interior by Public Safety and Residence Life revealed no signs of gas. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a disorderly student attempting to gain entry into Weymouth Apartment. Public Safety officers responded and turned the student over to Residence Life.

Public Safety was notified of two disorderly St. Joe’s students trying to enter Hastings apartments. Public Safety officers responded and located the individuals. Residence Life was notified.

November 26

Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the Morris Quad Townhouses. Investigation revealed the alarm was activated by occupants cooking. There was no damage.

Public Safety was notified of two suspicious persons outside of Larry’s Steaks. Public Safety officers responded as well as the Philadelphia Police but were unable to locate the individuals.

November 24 Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the Ashwood Apartments. Investigation

Public Safety was notified that Residence Life confiscated a bong inside of student’s room at Ashwood Apartments. The bong was then confiscated by Public Safety.

Public Safety was notified that someone damaged a wall inside of the Perch. Facilities Management notified.

Public Safety was notified that Residence Life confiscated drug paraphernalia inside of a student’s room at Hastings Apartments.

The paraphernalia was then confiscated by Public Safety.

Public Safety confiscated numerous empty bottles of alcohol from a St. Joe’s student’s room inside of Pennbrook Apartments.

November 27

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student residing on the 5400 block of Woodcrest Avenue that he was a victim of a burglary that occurred while on Thanksgiving break. Personal property and cash were taken. The Philadelphia police were notified.

November 28 Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student, residing on the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue that she was a victim of a burglary that occurred while on Thanksgiving break. Personal property and cash were taken. The Philadelphia police were notified.

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Counseling challenges

Students discontent with CAPS scheduling flexibility Samantha Puelo ’16 Special to The Hawk

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he Saint Joseph’s University counseling support center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), offers a variety of services and programs for both student and faculty use, but some scheduling issues have caused students to be frustrated with it’s offerings.

The services offered by CAPS include individual and group counseling, outreach and consultation, and self-help, all of which are voluntary, confidential, and free of charge.

One-on-one sessions, which typically last about 45 minutes, are the “core service” provided by CAPS and over 500 students are seen for individual counseling each year, according to Greg Nicholls, Ph.D., director of CAPS. Group sessions focus on wider-ranging issues like grief or surviving sexual assault.

Ongoing support groups, like “Hawkward Moments,” take place on a weekly basis as well. Handouts with tips on bettering one’s mental health are also available in the CAPS offices or on the CAPS website.

“The issues [that students come in with] run the gamut, from simple ‘I want to curb my procrastination’ to more complex things [like] severe forms of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse,” said Nicholls.

The walk-in office at LaFarge Hall, which is intended to treat more urgent concerns and requires no appointment, is open daily from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The office on the fifth floor of Merion Gardens is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unfortunately for some students, the hours offered by CAPS do not fit into their busy schedules. In reference to the walk-in office, one sophomore student (who chose to remain anonymous) said, “It’s not like I can schedule when I have a breakdown—it just happens when it happens and that’s not usually during free period.”

Inconvenient office hours are just one of several complaints that students have with CAPS. Another anonymous sophomore talked about not having enough time in her session to express an entire week’s worth of stress and also get helpful feedback.

She felt that the sessions could be extended a few extra minutes in order to troubleshoot and “stop focusing on the past and look for solutions for the future.”

The same student, a psychology major, also said that being randomly assigned to a counselor made her wish there was a different system. “I just think what if there was a kind of Match.com way to set the students up with the counselor that would work best for them? Like if I were to fill out some survey

that showed my biggest issue is anxiety, then I would work with a counselor that kind of specialized in that area.”

Another issue that students find with CAPS is that it doesn’t seem to be very wellknown around campus, and those that are aware of CAPS tend to view it stereotypically, allowing stigmas to affect their opinion of the program.

“A friend of mine that went to the walk-in center once told me that he never would have felt comfortable going there if it weren’t for the fact that I was so open with him about my experience with CAPS,” said another anonymous sophomore student. “He thought it was just a place for kids that kind of went off the deep end. So I do think a lot of the hesitation to be associated with the program is kind of the ‘crazy’ stigma, when really there’s plenty of other services they offer and other reasons to go to CAPS.” Whether it is because they are embarrassed about being associated with the program or because they are unaware of the resources offered by it, it is possible that students who could greatly benefit from a CAPS session may be missing out on it.

As for the small window of time for walkins, CAPS plans to “review utilization of their services to see if it needs to be expanded” for upcoming semesters, according to Nicholls.

News Briefs NYC train derails

killing 4 and injuring over 60

A Metro-North railroad train derailed in the Bronx early on Dec. 1, killing four people and injuring 63 people, including 11 critically. The train operator claimed that the brakes had failed, but the operator’s account has yet to be confirmed. (New York Times)

Improved health care website The Obama administration announced on Dec. 1 that it has met its goal for improving HealthCare.gov. After hundreds of software fixes and upgrades over the last month, the website is now working more than 90 percent of the time, up from 40 percent in October. (New York Times)

David Cameron promises China ‘growth partnership’

United Kingdom’s prime minister, David Cameron, has promised to create a relationship of reform when he visited China on a trade mission with over 100 UK business leaders. Cameron pledged to put his “full political weight” behind a proposed agreement to free up trading between China and the European Union.

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Alleged robber shot An armed robber was shot on Nov. 30 in Northeast Philadelphia. A police officer shot and wounded the suspect. The suspect robbed two men of about $500 at 10:13 p.m. on the 6300 block of Ditman Street in Tacony. Twenty-five minutes later, two 15th District patrol officers caught up with the suspect and shot him multiple times. (Philly.com)

Amish buggy and truck collide, killing two A mother and her daughter died in a collision between a truck and a horse-drawn Amish buggy in northwestern Pennsylvania on Nov. 30. The woman, Mary Byler, and her 11-year-old daughter died upon impact. The condition of the truck driver was not available at press time. (NBC10)

China launches lunar rover mission China has launched its first lunar rover mission from Xichang, making it the third robotic rover mission to land on the lunar surface. Jade Rabbit, which is the name of the rover, should land in the Moon’s northern hemisphere in mid-December. (BBC)

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I believe that for some students the cost of the study tour was prohibitive.”

Katie Smith, ’15, is one of the 12 participating in the tour to Cuba. When asked why she chose this particular study tour, she explained that she had already decided against spending a semester abroad and felt a tour would be a cheaper option.

“Most importantly, though, it struck me as an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Smith.

“Americans can only travel to Cuba under very specific circumstances and I don’t know that I’d ever get to go there again. I can’t not go.”

Smith went on to explain that the class would also fulfill requirements for both her major and minor.

The study tour option is not the best for all students, though.

Emma Faulkner, ’16, was at one point considering participating in the tour planned for Australia but then decided against it for various reasons, the biggest of which being cost.

“It was a short period of time for a lot of money,” Faulkner said.

She went on to add that she was afraid she would not get accepted as there were a limited number of spots available.

Of the few cancelled study tours was one planned to Bolivia which was to be led by Shawn Krahmer, Ph.D., department chair of theology. The trip would have supplemented an upper-level theology course, but by the time the deadline for registration arrived only two students had submitted applications, leading to the tour’s cancellation.

When asked why she believes there was a lack of interest, Krahmer also attributed the cancellation to high costs. She went on to add that she had planned for students to travel over spring break instead of customarily at the end of semester and believes this may have also been a large contributing factor.

“Part of the reason for the low interest [may have been] that many of the students who would be interested in immersion trips go to Appalachia over spring break,” said Krahmer.

Krahmer said she plans on attempting to run the course again in spring of 2015 and will change the travel dates to be at the end of the semester in May instead of over spring break.

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Faculty, administration make changes in response to budget shortfall Continued SHORTFALL, from Pg. 1 with senior administrators in light of the donations.

“While there’s an intellectual muddle, there’s no reason to think that the university has not used those monies properly…” said McCarthy. “They will honor the intentions of the donors.”

The under-enrollment of full-time students caused another chunk of the total shortfall, which amounted to a $2.8 million portion, according to Lunardi. The other major component of the shortfall is due to an increased amount of financial aid being given to students in recent years.

The university tuition must remain as is to cover university costs, but in order to remain a viable option for applicants, about $25 to 30 million in financial aid that was never given before was offered to incoming students, causing additional stress on the budget. According to Lunardi, there was about $1.3 million of financial aid given above the projected amount.

“That extra aid [given] is not being offset in a comparable increase in in tuition,” said Lunardi. “So the university’s net revenue is from tuition, the primary driver of its budget. We’re not a school with a big endowment, so we live like a household in the academic version of month-to-month.”

As the university community learns more about St. Joe’s fiscal difficulties, various university constituencies have begun to meet and plan for the future. On Nov. 27, 10 Haub School of Business and College of Arts & Sciences department chairs met with University President C. Kevin Gillespie, ’72, S.J., to discuss their financial

concerns and to present a list of suggested recommendations to remedy the situation. None of the recommendations were finalized, but the idea was to start a solid conversation between faculty and administrations concerning the budget cuts.

Among the chairs’ suggested recommendations were tiered pay cuts, a freeze of non-essential hiring, planning for voluntary furloughs, and the halting of the implementation of new budgeting systems until current accounting procedures could be controlled.

According to Rajneesh Sharma, Ph.D., associate professor and department chair of finance, who attended of the meeting and signed of the statement, the meeting with the president was productive. Sharma said that he was pleased with Gillespie’s response to faculty concerns.

The department chairs now intend to further circulate their ideas through the university community.

According to the statement, the department chairs are “very concerned about [St. Joe’s] reputation and future, knowing [the university] need[s] to balance academic quality and vitality with fiscal responsibility in a difficult marketplace.” Throughout this delicate balancing act, the chairs state that it is imperative that the students are the focus of the institution, and that the quality of student experiences at St. Joe’s cannot be lost in the financial dilemma.

“The most important thing for us is to make sure that we continue to provide a quality product for our students,” said Sharma. “After all, that is who we are here for. We should never lose sight of that purpose.”

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Thanksgiving break-ins Two students victim to off-campus robberies Catharine Gaylord ’16 Hawk Staff

In two separate instances, two Saint Joseph’s University students were robbed over Thanksgiving break near their off-campus residences.

The burglaries occurred sometime between Nov. 27 and Nov. 30. Both victims were students living in off-campus housing, one in the 5400 neighborhood of Woodbine Avenue, and the other in the 5400 neighborhood of Woodcrest Avenue.

Although the two residences that were burglarized are in close proximity of each other, at this time there is no evidence to suggest that the two crimes were in any way connected, according to Public Safety.

Since the burglaries occurred over break, neither of the students was in their place of residence when the crimes occurred. However, the offenders in both incidents did take electronics, cash, and other valuables.

Crimes of this nature have impacted St. Joe’s students in the past, according to Mark Lemon, Public Safety investigator.

“Crimes like this do occur off campus, but not in abundance,” said Lemon.

The Philadelphia police were notified of both burglaries and are continuing to investigate. However, at this time they have not announced any leads in these investigations and other, similar ones.

In the past, the Philadelphia police have had success investigating these types of crimes by dusting for fingerprints at the scene and searching pawnshops for the stolen items. Because of this, Public Safety warns students to call the police immediately upon discovering that a burglary has occurred.

“If burglarized, neither clean up, nor contaminate the location in any other manner, because the police and/or the university’s Office of Public Safety & Security may need to process the crime scene,” noted John Gallagher, director of Public Safety in an announcement posted on MySJU. “…

If you notice that a door and/or window has been forced open or tampered with in some way, then, for safety reasons, please dial 911 before entering your property.”

In addition to the efforts of the Philadelphia police, Public Safety is also doing its part to help prevent burglaries like this in the future. “[Public Safety] documents these crimes, we keep statistics, and we forward these statistics to the Office of Off-Campus Housing,” said Lemon.

“We also conduct safety tip seminars throughout the year.”

Through their efforts, Public Safety hopes that students become aware of the potential for burglaries in off-campus housing and take the necessary precautions, especially before long breaks such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Although in both of the recent burglaries neither of the students was believed to be careless, students are reminded that there are certain precautions that they need to take before leaving for extended periods of time.

According to Lemon, before leaving students should check that all doors and windows are locked, set an alarm system if they have one, and to let only trusted neighbors know that they are leaving.

Additionally, Gallagher urges students to record the serial numbers of appliances and electronics before they leave, and to take pictures of their valuables so that this information can be given to the police if these items are ever stolen.

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Stay classy, St. Joe’s Editor in Chief Marissa Marzano ’14 MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Murphy ’14 COPY CHIEF Abby Riviello ’14 Business Director Hannah Lynn ’14 Faculty Adviser Dan Reimold News editor Cat Coyle ’16 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Karen Funaro ’16 OPINIONS EDITOR Joseph Cerrone ’14 FEATURES EDITOR Shelby Miller ’14 SPORTS EDITOR Garrett Miley ’15 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Frank Flores ’15 LAYOUT EDITOR Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15 PHOTO EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16 ONLINE EDITOR Robbie Cusella ’14

As we prepare to support the Hawks in the upcoming Holy War, it is important to stay classy and remember that our actions at the game reflect on the entire Saint Joseph’s University community.

Our return to campus after the Thanksgiving break signifies many things to students of Saint Joseph’s University. The semester is quickly drawing to a close, the deadlines for final papers and projects are only days away, and the holiday decorations adorning campus all signal the fast-approaching Christmas break. However, on Hawk Hill this time of year has another important meaning that dominates the hearts and minds of all Hawks: the Holy War. The Holy War is the annual matchup between the St. Joe’s and Villanova University basketball teams. The Hawks have home court advantage this year, with the legendary matchup occurring on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Michael J. Hagan, ’85, Arena. However, in light of incidents at previous Holy Wars that cast St. Joe’s in a negative light, there are several valuable pieces of advice to keep in mind before heading to the game. While this contest will provide the campus community with much-needed energy before entering the gauntlet

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of finals week, it is important to balance our passion for our team with respect and common sense.

First and foremost, remember that it’s OK to get excited. Enjoy the game and be sure to embody the enthusiasm and devotion that characterizes “The Hawk Will Never Die” spirit. Hawk basketball is known for its persistent and supportive fan base, so be sure to let the team know (and hear!) that you are there to support them.

At the same time, remember that as students we represent the St. Joe’s community. Our actions reflect back on the university, so we should be sure to uphold our strong values and standards of respect. While it may be tempting to participate in vulgar chants and gestures meant to intimidate the players and fans from Villanova, this type of behavior will not enhance our chances at winning the game. Furthermore, such behavior will only lead to negative generalizations and stereotypes about the students who attend our university. So be sure to think twice about how your actions at the game will not only impact you, but the entire university community.

It is also important to remember that, at the end of the day, this is only a game. Often emotions and tensions reach a fever pitch at events such as this, so it is important to recognize that there is much more to Hawk Hill than this annual tradition. Our sports rivalry with Villanova does not justify personal verbal attacks aimed at individual athletes or other forms of harmful treatment. Win, lose, or draw, The Hawk Will Never Die! So there’s no need to be too obnoxious to the poor students stuck at Villa-no-fun.

With that in mind, support the Hawks, beat nOVA, and stay classy, St. Joe’s!

—The Hawk Staff

Holiday cheer arrives on Hawk Hill Although it may be difficult to return to school after Thanksgiving break, students of St. Joe’s were greeted by a blast of holiday cheer upon their return to Hawk Hill. Garland, ribbons, and Christmas lights bedeck many trees and lampposts spread across campus and several holiday themed events, such as the annual Christmas dinner in Campion and the Seasonal Celebration in the Chapel are just around the corner.

So, while you’re finishing final projects and studying for finals, take some time to relax and appreciate the fact that it’s almost Christmas!

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End of the semester busy work

The end of the semester is now upon us, which means that many professors will begin demanding that final tests, papers, projects, and portfolios are completed and submitted in a relatively short time period. Although many of these assignments were assigned earlier in the semester, it is likely that a majority of St. Joe’s students have procrastinated and will be spending long nights in the library to finish on time.

Study tour cancellation High prices and low enrollment forced the Center for International Programs to cancel multiple study tours planned for the spring 2014 semester.

Letter to the Editor RE: “Education department fails to stack up” Dear Editor, As senior dual early childhood and special education majors, we were taken aback by the Nov. 14 article “Education department fails to stack up,” which discussed students’ registration problems in the education department.

The professors in this department work especially hard to ensure that all students take the required classes in order to student teach during their senior year.

Yes, education majors are now required to spend one full weekday in the classroom, which limits the number of days that they can schedule courses; however, looking back at our experiences, we wish this opportunity had been granted to us. Being in the classroom for an entire day ensures that education majors will be exposed to subjects, transitions, routines, class management strategies, and the true realities of being a teacher. While going into the classroom for a few hours a week is advantageous, it is not nearly as beneficial because we may only get to see one or two subjects, causing us to miss out on other crucial content areas.

In addition to the loss of one class day on campus, Pennsylvania is continuously changing course requirements and certifications that are needed to teach. Thus, this forces our university to constantly change and add courses to our curriculum in order to meet the demands of the state. While this may seem frustrating to students, it is not right to blame the education department.

Part of being a teacher is being flexible. Therefore, we feel that students need to be more understanding and appreciative of all the hard work our professors are putting into making sure all education majors complete the required courses needed to graduate on time.

Sincerely, Devan Toal ’14 & Rachel Veronis ’14

Stepping outside the college bubble Why college students should care about politics

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The decisions made today will determine the problems of tomorrow and their possible solutions.”

C.J. DeMille ’16 Hawk Staff

A few weeks ago, I was sitting in class and a professor asked the student sitting next to me how she felt about the looming government shutdown. She responded by saying she “wasn’t very political.”

I will readily admit that I sometimes allow myself to not think outside the college bubble. Sometimes, with fast approaching due dates and tests to study for, it is not easy to think about what’s going on outside the 105 acres that are Saint Joseph’s University. But what is going on in the “real world” is important now.

While college students may think about gas prices and student loan rates much more than Social Security and Medicare, all of these issues matter. Most of us will not go looking for a Social Security check for almost 50 years, but the reserves may be depleted well before then.

The Social Security Administration released a report in May 2013 that predicted the Social Security reserve will dry up by 2033, while the Medicare would be exhausted by 2026. Social Security will not stop providing benefits after the reserves have been depleted, but will only continue through 2087 at about 75 percent of the scheduled benefits.

Maybe the retirement age should be raised so that most beneficiaries live a few years beyond the retirement age, like in 1935 when the Social Security Act was signed into law. Maybe benefits today should be reduced for the long-term needs of the program. No matter your take on the issue, make sure you have an opinion.

Problems like social security, immigration reform, air pollution, and rising global temperatures will not wait to be solved. They matter today.

President Harry Truman said, “Decisions are made by those who show up.” The decisions made today will determine the problems of tomorrow and their possible solutions—our problems and the resolutions we must develop.

Take the time to get informed. Make sure you show up.

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For freshman Myths and reality in eyes only the real world Figuring out finals

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With only a few weeks of the semester left, make sure you finish strong!”

Catharine Gaylord ’16

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ongratulations, you’ve almost made it through your first semester in college! Right now, there’s only one thing standing in between you and winter break: finals. While it may be tempting to blow off studying, or save all of it until the last minute and cram, the reality is that neither of those decisions is going to help your grades. So what is the right way to handle studying for finals?

First: figure out your schedule. You have five finals and six different days they could land on. Take five minutes to look up your schedule and put it on the calendar so that you can see potential problems. If you have your two hardest exams on the same day, you need to start studying now. It might even be helpful to include time to study for finals in your daily schedule.

With no classes or club meetings during finals week it’s easy to waste entire days sleeping and playing video games. But if you have study times already blocked out on your calendar, you’ll be a bit more likely to actually go and do the work.

Even though you might have your study time all planned out, remember that not everyone is going to follow the same schedule. So even if you decide to study from noon until three, it doesn’t mean that others are going to respect that and keep quiet. It also doesn’t mean that you’re guaranteed to find a quiet spot in the library. So if you’re someone who needs quiet or needs to be kept away from distractions in order to study, try to scope out some spots for that now. There are many little-known study spots scattered around the academic buildings that you can use when your dorm and the library just aren’t cutting it.

With few class days left, now is the time to make sure you have a dependable friend in every course. There will be some

classes, like financial accounting, that are horrible to study for alone. So call your friend! Even if you don’t study with them the entire time, having someone to study with, even for a little, can be a well-deserved break from memorizing terms and diagrams alone. And who knows, they might even motivate you to study longer than you would have otherwise!

Even if you’re not the type of person who likes to study with others, having a friend in every class can still be a huge asset.

There will come a time during finals week when you don’t understand something, or a portion of your notes is mysteriously missing, or you forget what is going to be on the exam. Your friend can help! It’s much easier to ask a friend to explain or repeat something to you than to be frantically Googling the answer the night before the exam or waiting hours for a professor to respond to your email.

Just like any other time of the year, it’s important to remember not to go overboard and study too much. Yes, there is such a thing as too much studying. I promise that if you try to study for 13 hours straight, you will not remember what you studied when you’re taking the exam. So if you do need to cram or study for an enormous amount of time, be sure to take breaks! There are always study breaks in the Perch, therapy dogs in the library, and free massages around campus to take your mind off work. Take advantage of these things, figure out when they are, and go! You can come back to your work in 20 minutes refreshed and more likely to remember what you’re studying when you need it.

With only a few weeks of the semester left, make sure you finish strong! You’re almost there; if you play it smart, hopefully there won’t be anything to worry about after finals are over except your plans for winter break!

Catherine Miller ’16 Hawk Staff

For most college students, there is no phrase worthier of an eye roll than “in the real world.”

Whether it comes from a professor or a parent, listening to cliché advice about post-college careers can become commonplace and repetitive. But if you have done an internship or are completing a co-op, you have probably learned that those seemingly prosaic talks are not myths—they’re reality. So, while making the transition from school to the business world may be difficult, here are the top myths and realities of what to expect when you leave Hawk Hill.

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“I haven’t checked my email yet”

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“It’s not just about the terms, it’s about the application”

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“Whatever you do, do not procrastinate”

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“You should only miss this class is if you are hospitalized and cannot get out of bed”

It’s true that you will live and breathe by your email account when you are working. However, it is even more important to know how to write a good email. Communication is key in the business world. If you receive an email regarding a new project, don’t just start working on it! Respond to your coworker and ensure they know that you are taking on the task. Not only will this give your coworkers some peace of mind, but you will also avoid being bothered by later emails asking if anyone’s working on the project you were assigned.

This leads to another important point: practice writing emails. Writing a professional email and contacting people you may have never met in person is a skill that takes time to perfect. Don’t expect your inbox to be filled with those “No Reply” emails that St. Joe’s sends out four times a day.

In the real world, when you receive an email, you reply to an email.

Good news for those of you who memorize vocabulary words and spit them back out word for word on the tests: as long as you remember those words, you’re golden. While it is important to understand how you can apply “intrinsic value” to your work, it is also important that you know the definition. If your entire meeting is about the intrinsic value of Starbucks and you didn’t memorize the word “intrinsic” from your ECN 101 class freshman year, that entire meeting is going to be worthless to you, and you will be worthless to it. In short, flashcard users unite!

Procrastination is not the enemy. In the business world, you will oftentimes be given projects an hour before they’re due, and if you haven’t had the experience of banging out an essay at five a.m., you’re probably not going to make the deadline. As long as your work is done on time and done well, you will not be penalized. “Crunch time” happens on a daily basis. Deadlines are meant to be met, so if you send in your project a few days early, nine times out of 10, you will attend a few meetings and realize you need to completely rethink the project. This is not to say that you should rush your work, as standards of quality remain very important. But those of you who can whip out that essay an hour before it’s due and get an A—you’re good to go!

When you’re at the office, if you so much as sneeze, at least three people will ask you if you’re sick and if you are going home. People have work to do and can’t afford to take sick days. If you are feeling sick, go home. It’s as simple as that.

Reality Get used to working with people you don’t like

This is very true. All the time you were stuck doing a group project with unreliable teammates is about to pay off. Many times in the real world you will be forced to work with people you disagree with and have trouble tolerating. But, if you have had the experience of whipping your team into shape and communicating individual duties, you are a step ahead of the game. Very rarely will you have a project that you are completing by yourself. It’s important to learn early how to take responsibility and meaningfully contribute to the project as a whole.

Organization is key

Especially when you are new to a company, projects are going to be coming at you from all directions. This means that you need to know what organization system works best for you. You will lose valuable brownie points if you are constantly forgetting the little things people ask you to do for them.

Network, network, network

If you have yet to reap the benefits of networking, you will soon. The impressions and connections you make are an invaluable resource that you will be able to tap into for your entire future. Not only can they help you land internships and careers, but they can also get you some perks too. Keep that in mind while making small talk with your peers.

Don’t be afraid of rejection

Rejection is going to happen. Your boss may hand you assignments to which you dedicate time and energy—but when you present the project, your boss’ reaction is, “Well…this isn’t exactly what we’re looking for.” And you’re back at square one. Do not think that you’re a failure and quit.

Stay with it because it’s your boss’ job to provide you with instruction. Accept the criticism and fix the project as your boss suggests.

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Shattering Silence, Serving Justice, Spreading Awareness The conversations we are not having about sexual violence

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These are just a few of the high-profile sexual assault cases that have dominated airtime and headlines over the past year. Unfortunately, it has become all too common to see stories of rape, sexual assault, and similar crimes on the nightly news.

An increasing percentage of the most prominent cases are occurring on university campuses and involving students who either perpetrated or were the victims of sexual crimes.

This is a dangerous trend that should concern every student at Saint Joseph’s University.

While there is no breaking news story of sexual assault on Hawk Hill to cover this week, this topic is always relevant and must be included in our discussions of the campus communi-

It’s time to shatter the silence about sexual violence

ty. Even though it may not seem like this issue is immediately significant to St. Joe’s, it intimately affects countless people at our university.

By focusing on the complex and ambiguous role of sexual violence in our modern culture, we are seeking to raise awareness about this issue and to shape the conversations we must have. There are many ways in which our daily interactions with others and the culture that surrounds us support a culture that accepts sexual violence.

Suggestive song lyrics, jokes about issues of sexual violence, and forms of harassment large and small contribute to the perpetuation of this dangerous environment. It is not enough to ignore this issue and pretend that it does not affect our campus community. We shouldn’t wait for an unspeakable tragedy to address this issue—it

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is a topic that we must take on now.

It’s time to be honest with ourselves about the myriad of ways in which our culture condones sexual impropriety. It’s time to begin a conversation about the complex and multi-faceted issue of sexual violence and the way it affects each and every one of our lives. It’s time to demonstrate our support of victims and declare our dedication to making a change in our society.

Only by talking about sexual violence and allowing our conversations to move us to take concrete actions can we battle this trend that threatens, disrespects, and dehumanizes every member of our generation.

It’s time to shatter the silence about sexual violence.

- The Hawk Staff

Join the online conversation at http://sjushatteringsilence.wordpress.com

Stepping stones to stopping sexual violence Athletes and Greek life participate in supplemental education Gillian Murphy ’14

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n x-ray can elucidate the structural damage of a broken bone. A swab sampling can examine a sore throat for an infection.

But there is simply no test to evaluate the emotional and psychological trauma endured by victims of sexual violence. Instead, it must be prevented by maximizing awareness and education around the issue, ultimately trying to stop it at the source.

The metaphorical breadcrumbs evidenced by several analytical reports and case studies all trace back to the sources of two major collegiate groups: athletes and Greek communities.

According to a 2012 study published in The Dartmouth Law Journal, “male Division-I athletes are among the main perpetrators of domestic violence and sexual assault on college campuses.” Furthermore, the National Coalition Against Violent Athletes (NCAVA) reported that one-third of all sexual assaults in college are committed by athletes.

Regarding the association between Greek life and sexual violence, a study prepared for the National Institute of Justice in 2007 addressed some of the major trends on college campuses. The study found that 28 percent of incapacitated sexual assault victims, in addition to 14 percent of physically forced sexual assault victims, “reported that the assailant was a fraternity member at the time of the incident.”

Mary-Elaine Perry, Ph.D., assistant vice president of student development, believes that, in both athletic and Greek life demographics, alcohol consumption has a significant contribution to sexual violence.

“Nationally, the issue of alcohol misuse is an issue most prevalent among first-year students, athletes, and within the Greek community,” said Perry. “So if sexual assault most often occurs where there’s alcohol involved, we want to make sure that we’re addressing that.”

Perry is also the Saint Joseph’s Univer-

sity Title IX officer, and is chiefly responsible for overseeing the university community’s general adherence to Title IX policies, which deal with gender equality in “any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

In 2011, the “Dear Colleague Letter”— an addendum to Title IX produced by the U.S. Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights—required that “… Title IX cover sexual violence … to remind schools of their responsibilities to take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence in accordance with the requirements of Title IX.” There is a spectrum of various actions encompassed by the term “sexual violence,” ranging from unwanted contact to completed rape, that the “Dear Colleague Letter” deemed outright violations of Title IX. St. Joe’s amended its Sexual Violence Policy as per the letter, defining four different classifications of sexual harassment: rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion—all of which are characterized by lack of effective consent.

Perry is additionally responsible for ensuring that the management of reported sexual harassment cases is timely, appropriate, and fair. She also oversees the athletic staff, administration, and student-athlete training on the issue.

Following the 2011 revision of Title IX, the educational training programs for athletic staff and student-athletes were updated and improved. St. Joe’s athletic director, Don DiJulia, remarked that “extra emphasis and specific education and training” was focused on sexual harassment in order to draw awareness to the issue.

According to DiJulia, the athletic staff must attend training workshops that educate and instruct them on the process of reporting crimes, the protection of minors on campus, and Title IX and sexual violence policies.

DiJulia said he benchmarks the preventative and informative measures taken

by St. Joe’s athletic department by directly comparing them to the efforts of local

schools and schools also associated with the Atlantic 10 Conference. This is to ensure that St. Joe’s is taking the proper course of action with such a prevalent, controversial, and moral issue.

Student-athletes, both incoming and returning alike, are also required to attend an annual educational presentation on sexual violence.

“We talk about issues of alcohol and sexual assault,” Perry said of the presentation that she gives to student-athletes. “We talk about bystander intervention, we talk about consent—what consent looks like and what consent doesn’t look like.”

Langston Galloway, ’14, a senior tri-captain of the St. Joe’s men’s basketball team, said that the interactive nature of the training makes it more effective and impactful. It substantiates abstract concepts by portraying them as concrete, real-life scenarios.

“We were given certain situations, and then we had to think and figure out how we would react in those situations,” said Galloway.

In addition, Galloway found that completing a training session in conjunction with a women’s athletic team was also beneficial (this year, men’s basketball was paired with women’s soccer).

He continued, “I think by combining males and females and mixing up the sports [teams at each training session], it showed us that [sexual violence] applies to everyone—to make sure everyone knows the circumstances.”

Although there are public statistics that may reinforce certain beliefs and typecasts about athletic teams, those stereotypes don’t necessarily hold true across the board.

Jack Moran, ’14, senior captain of the men’s lacrosse team, stated, “There is definitely baggage that comes with being an athlete of a sports team that is stereotyped to partake in extracurricular activities that sometimes result in sexual harassment. I think that stems from the Duke lacrosse case, and a few other big cases. But for us

at St. Joe’s, I think there are definitely some unfair stereotypes just because we’re on a lacrosse team.”

Furthermore, Moran believes that overgeneralizations can mar the integrity of athletes’ hard-earned reputations.

According to a 2013 study in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, “hypermasculinity,” a term used for the amplification of stereotypical male behavior, like physical strength, aggression, and sexuality, in conjunction with “belief in male dominance and sexual callousness,” is the surest predictor of sexual harassment.

The same study also affirms that there is a strong correlation of statistical significance between the two aforementioned ideologies and fraternity members.

To combat the negative association between fraternities and sexual harassment at St. Joe’s, Greek life has “eliminated [the word] ‘frat’ from our vocabulary … because ‘frat’ definitely has a negative connotation,” said Joey Bonner, ’15, president of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

“One of our seven core values is respect and this definitely falls under our value of respect,” said Bonner. “[Lambda Chi Alpha has a zero tolerance policy] for anyone who acts in a manner unbecoming of a gentleman, especially when those acts are sexual in nature. Violation of this policy would result in immediate expulsion from the fraternity.”

The Greek life community at St. Joe’s, which consists of four fraternities and four sororities, must attend a mandatory, all-day educational program on sexual harassment in order to be eligible to participate.

“Every member of Greek life is required to attend the Greek iCare Conference,” said Elizabeth Barr, ’14, president of the Panhellenic Council, which serves as the executive board for all sororities on campus.

“It’s a great stepping stone for educating our members about sexual harassment,” she noted. “But I do feel as though we can educate them more on the subject.

You can never learn too much.”

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POP CULTURE

Lexie Guistwhite ’15

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I know you want it.” These lyrics from the summertime chart-topper

by Robin Thicke aren’t just words in a song—they’re a painful reality for victims of sexual violence and a burning reminder of the past.

While the freedom of sexual expression for both women and men is a distinctive part of our current and ever evolving society, using that freedom to normalize sexual violence is not. The more casual and normal sexual objectification and aggression becomes in our culture, the less people understand what actually constitutes sexual violence. Thus, pop culture undermines the importance of sexual safety and distorts people’s understanding of sexual harassment.

The most recent example is the song “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke. After “Blurred Lines” was released, various groups of people, including sexual assault assistance groups, spoke out against the song. The explicit version and music video features half-naked women and contains lyrics such as “I know you want it” and “Do it like it hurt / what you don’t like work?”

Project Unbreakable, a Tumblr founded in 2011, features images of sexual assault survivors holding up posters with quotes from their attackers. The website has featured over two thousand photographs and quotes, with many of the posters reading, “I know you want it.”

While some may argue that the “Blurred Lines” lyrics don’t refer to acts of sexual assault, others argue that the words are inherently implicit and that the lyrics with the beat of the music send an entirely different message than the words would without.

In the CBS Cleveland report, “Portrayals Of Abuse In Pop Culture And The Potentially Harmful Effects On Society,” Daniel Rappaport, sexual assault prevention coordinator at American University, said of Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” “As a culture, we all just listened to the lyrics and kept moving. That teaches generations above and below us that this is acceptable, that this is just the way it is.”

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Is pop culture implying consent to sexual violence?

While “Blurred Lines” is not the first controversial song to hit mass media, it pairs sexually offensive and violent lyrics with an appealing beat and sexually-charged video. And in doing so, people are accepting sexual violence as the evolving normalcy and casual nature of sex in popular culture.

“Everyone thinks what we see in music videos like ‘Blurred Lines’ is OK now and we can push the limits of consent,” stated April Saverese, ’15.

Saverese herself had a personal experience where the lines were unclear. She explained, “I met someone out one night, and when we went back to hang out at my apartment, things escalated quickly.

He started saying things like ‘You’re my bad girl’ and ‘Tell me how bad you are.’ It certainly wasn’t what I was used to—or wanted. He made me extremely uncomfortable. At some points I wasn’t sure he was going to stop when I said no.

I haven’t gone home with anyone I don’t know since [that experience]. It scarred me.”

Phyllis Anastasio, Ph.D, associate professor of psychology at Saint Joseph’s University, explained her concerns with the modern media’s portrayal of women.

“There is a constant message that women and girls are valued only if they are sexual,” stated Anastasio. “But also, there is another constant message that media delivers: that men always want sex and cannot help themselves if they see something they want.”

“Note my deliberate usage of the word ‘something’ and not ‘someone.’ That is what happens when women are constantly seen in only one way—as sexual and not as beings in and of themselves,” added Anastasio.

It has been shown through decades of studies that dehumanization is the first step towards violence—sexual or any other kind. Dehumanization generates unrealistic perceptions in both men and women about gender, sex, and sexuality.

In his book, “Gender Advertisements,” sociologist Erving Goffman talks about the relationships between media and the portrayal of women’s bodies. Goffman says, “Women’s bodies are often dismembered and treated as separate parts, perpetuating the concept that a woman’s body is not connected to her mind and emotions.”

But the question now remains: do people, specifically men, imitate what they hear and see?

In an interview with the Center for Literacy’s Media & Values magazine, Neil Malamuth, Ph.D, professor and chairman of communication studies at UCLA, said, “The consumer of this material may never commit an aggressive act. But sexually violent material may affect other aspects of some individuals’ relationships with

women.”

A study reported in the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, titled, “Check That Body! The Effects of Sexually Objectifying Music Videos on College Men’s Sexual Beliefs,” examined whether music videos would produce, in college-aged men, sexually aggressive attitudes, such as adversarial sexual beliefs (the perception that women use their bodies and sexuality to their advantage over men), acceptance of interpersonal violence in sexual relationships, negativity toward sexual harassment, and agreement with the rape myth.

The report stated, “The results showed that exposure to sexually objectifying music videos primed male college students’ adversarial sexual beliefs, acceptance of interpersonal violence, and, at a level of marginal significance, disbelief in the legitimacy of sexual harassment.”

But songs and music videos are not the only media sources receiving the heat for portraying sexual violence too casually.

An Ohio State University study, reported by CBS Cleveland, as previously mentioned, focused on the multiple instances of abuse that character Anastasia Steele suffers in E.L. James’ recently famous erotic novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

Michigan State University professor and Research Consortium on Gender-Based Violence member Amy Banomi, who ran the study, links character Christian Grey’s actions to real life sexual violence situations.

Banomi said, “Our analysis of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ showed pervasive emotional and sexual abuse in Christian and Anastasia’s relationship. The fact that the book has been the fastest-selling paperback of all time speaks to society’s tolerance of violence against women.”

So, if pop culture continues to make popular such simplified implications of sexual violence, will things continue to get worse? Most researchers and experts think yes—and Anastasio agrees.

“We become desensitized to constant sexual messages, and tolerant of them.

[But] that does not mean that the messages are any less potent,” she said.

“Actually, they become even more potent the less we are consciously aware of them.”

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The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network reports that 10 percent of all rape victims are male. One in 71 men in the United States has been raped in his lifetime.

Most rapists are strangers* Contrary to beliefs perpetuated by popular culture, most attackers are not hiding and waiting to jump out at people. “On college campuses, nine out of 10 female victims know their attackers,” reported DoSomething.org.

In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in acts of rape against women, 51.1 percent of perpetrators were intimate partners, 40.8 percent were acquaintances, 13.5 percent were strangers, and 12.8 percent were family members. In acts of rape against men, 52.4 percent of perpetrators were acquaintances and 15.1 percent were strangers.

Having sex with a person who is too high or drunk to know what is happening is Only certain not rape** According to St. Joe’s Common Myths kinds of report, “Having sex with someone who cannot give their consent is rape and punpeople are ishable by law.” victims of abuse and It is impossible assault** “Sexual assault and physical/emotional to rape a abuse happen to all types of people regardless of social class, religion, ethnicity, spouse or race, or educational level,” states St. Joe’s Common Myths report. significant other* No matter the relationship, consent is not implied in the future. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been dating for six weeks, six months, or 60 years. Consent is never implied.

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‘The tragedy that happened to my daughter very possibly may never had happened had she had more information’

Photo courtesy of Bill Mitchell

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he Take Back the Night Vigil gives victims of sexual violence, specifically women, a way to speak out and share their experiences. The vigil, which is in its 14th consecutive year at Saint Joseph’s University, is a chance for students to stand up for themselves and show others that they will not allow their particular experience with sexual violence to define them.

Raquel Kennedy Bergen, Ph.D., professor of sociology and an adviser to Rape Education Prevention Program (REPP) at Saint Joseph’s University, spoke about the tradition of the vigil. “[The] significance of it is raising awareness about violence in society and giving survivors a safe place where they can share their stories, and for many it is the first time doing so,” Bergen said.

“Some speak year after year. Some will come every year, and their senior year share their story.”

The vigil shows how sexual violence is not always a random act, and in fact, can commonly occur in a relationship between two people who know each other.

Bill Mitchell’s daughter, Kristin Mitchell, ’05, was murdered by her boyfriend in her apartment three weeks after her graduation. Mitchell has spoken at a few vigils in recent years to raise awareness about the dangers of abusive dating relationships.

In the times that Mitchell has spoken at the Take Back the Night Vigil, the weight of his speech was ultimately focused on increasing people’s knowledge and understanding of dating violence.

In terms of intimate partner violence, the breadth of a person’s education and awareness can mean the difference between life and death.

“It’s important from the standpoint that the tragedy that happened to my daughter very possibly may never had happened had she had more information about the warning signs of dating violence,” said Mitchell.

Kristin Mitchell was stabbed to death in her apartment while trying to break up with her boyfriend of four months on June 3, 2005. They had met during her last semester at St. Joe’s, at

their place of work.

Mitchell stated, “For people in college [or] before their lives are complete, they or some friend of theirs will be in a situation like this, but at least they’ll have a better chance of recognizing it and stepping in.”

“My daughter had several friends who could see that her relationship with this guy was unhealthy,” he continued. “They noticed the manipulative behavior. For instance, he tried to isolate her from her friends and family ...

But he was not physically abusive at all.”

Oftentimes people believe that patterns of abuse—both sexual and physical—are present in an intimate relationship prior to escalating into a dangerously violent situation. But Mitchell states that is not always true.

Manipulation in intimate relationships is indicative of one partner’s desperation for total power and control over their partner. And it is when that control is challenged or taken away that violent situations can escalate.

When dealing with an extremely controlling intimate partner, the most dangerous time for their counterpart is during a break up. “[Break up with your partner] in a public place with a lot of people—or send a text or a phone call, especially when there’s a history of violence,” Bergen advised.

As stated on the Kristin Mitchell Foundation website, the Bureau of Justice reported that women ages 16 to 24 experience the highest rate of dating violence—almost three times the national average.

Mitchell said, “What happened to my daughter will never be understandable, but you can see [what happens] when a very controlling person is told their control is over and how that person can snap … [My daughter] was trying to get away from that situation.”

“The good news in all this is that this is what she would want under the circumstances—she would want people to learn from this and she would want more people to pay attention to this, “ said Mitchell. “And the other part of it is that I have no doubt that our family will be reunited at some point in the future—it’s just a matter of waiting a while. So it’s not like goodbye forever, there’s no doubt about that.”

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Shamed into silence At colleges across the country, sexual violence goes unreported Robert Schuster ’16 Hawk Staff

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ess than five percent of attempted and completed rapes involving college students are reported to law enforcement officials, according to the 2000 U.S. Department of Justice report, “The Sexual Victimization of College Women.”

There are numerous reasons that cases of sexual violence tend to go unreported to law enforcement officials.

“The criminal justice system ... is very harsh on people who come forward,” said Mary-Elaine Perry, Ed. D., assistant vice president of student development and Title IX coordinator at Saint Joseph’s University. Perry added that victims are often reluctant to go through the criminal justice system because they don’t want to “be traumatized again by having to go through putting [themselves] out there publicly … and not being believed, and not being able to prove without a shadow of a doubt.”

Instances of sexual violence involving college students tend to go unreported to officials on college campuses all across the country, according to William Bordak, interim director of community standards.

Bordak explained that it might be difficult for victims of sexual violence and assaults to report their cases because they aren’t sure how to report it and whom they can report to. Victims may also shy away from reporting sexual violence because they don’t know what the definition

of sexual violence is. As a result, some victims may not know if what happened to them is considered a true act of sexual violence, according Bordak.

According to the 2005 U.S. Department of Justice report, “Sexual Assault on Campus: What Colleges and Universities Are Doing About It,” in roughly 80 to 90 percent of cases of sexual assault, the victim and the assailant know each other. The report noted that this is a major reason why half of the victims of sexual violence don’t view what happened to them as rape, especially “when no weapon was used, no sign of physical injury is evident, and alcohol was involved—factors commonly associated with campus acquaintance rape.”

Victims of sexual violence may also be reluctant to report or tell their family or friends because they fear what others might think and the stigma surrounding sexual violence, according to Bordak.

According to “The Sexual Victimization of College Women,” in roughly two-thirds of rape cases, the victim did tell someone; however, it was usually a friend and not a family member or college official.

At St. Joe’s, there is no real way of knowing just how many instances of sexual violence go unreported. However, Bordak noted many things that St. Joe’s does in order to encourage and help victims of sexual violence to report their cases.

“I think there’s a number of reasons why people may not report and as a university we try to educate around

all of those and provide supports and services,” said Bordak.

Perry also emphasized the importance of educating and training students in order to encourage victims of sexual violence to report their cases. In order to make sure people are aware of the issue of sexual violence, “we do a lot of training with students that we can reach,” said Perry.

The university also tries to make it as easy as possible to report cases of sexual violence. A student who is a victim of sexual violence can report his or her case to the Office of Public Safety and Security. Resident students can also reach out to Residence Life staff members who are always on call and will talk to the student, explained Bordak.

Bordak added that students can visit sju.edu/support for additional resources. There, students can find information on how to report their cases, contact information, and confidential resources they can use.

“Whether [sexual assault] is reported or not, it can be a really traumatic experience for the person to whom it happens,” said Perry. “And sorting it out and getting the support and help they need—whether that is taking it through the judicial process or the courts, or reporting to a confidential resource—that can help them address what happened to them.”

Path to justice University strives for equality in disciplinary actions Karen Funaro ’16 Assistant News Editor

Kayla Soders ’15 Special to The Hawk

The standard Saint Joseph’s University disciplinary procedure on sexual assault and violence works hard to ensure a fair and equitable process for all parties involved. Regardless of the severity of each case, the university works to provide an equal amount of resources and support, not only for the victim, but for the accused perpetrator as well.

The university’s disciplinary process for sexual assault is kept completely separate from any legal action that may take place. The process does not involve any authorities, but does tell students that they have the option to contact police and will help them if they choose to do so. The university is mandated by the Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights to take action when something happens on campus; hence they are not allowed to wait for the outcome of any legal proceedings to address situations that may have taken place.

Mary-Elaine Perry, Ed.D., assistant vice president of student development and Title IX coordinator at St. Joe’s, described the importance of ensuring that the school’s process runs smoothly.

“We are required by law to make sure the process is fair and equitable and quick, and so we work very hard at that by making

sure both parties receive information and support,” said Perry.

When a student accuses another of sexual assault, a Public Safety investigator will first conduct the investigation, where he or she will interview any witnesses as well as the individual who has brought the complaint. Once the initial investigation of the complaint is completed, the report is then brought to the Office of Community Standards, where the disciplinary proceedings are continued.

The staff at the Office of Community Standards will then decide whether or not the case should be brought to a hearing. The Community Standards Board at St. Joe’s determines the fate of the situation and the parties involved.

According to William Bordak, interim director of community standards, the Community Standards Board is made up of various students, faculty, and staff who work together to make decisions regarding what disciplinary action should be taken. “[The Community Standards Board] will do the same as what a single administrative hearing officer would do and that’s find out what happened, determine if what happened was a violation, and determine the sanction,” said Bordak.

The university does not have any prescribed sanctions for sexual assault and violence cases because each case differs in the disciplinary consequences that can be implemented, ranging from various degrees of suspension, all the way to expulsion.

Because students and faculty are chosen to be on this board, there is often the concern that a board member will know one of the individuals involved in any given case. Bordak said that the Community Standards Board understands this and grants members the ability to recuse themselves from any given case if they feel it will affect their ability to make a fair judgment.

In situations of sexual assault and violence, the fear of bias is prominent. The university works to combat this by providing both the accused as well as the accuser with an equal amount of support, resources, and opportunity to be heard.

“One of the obligations of the university is to have a fair and equitable process,” said Bordak. “You will not see a situation where one student is provided the opportunity to review information, talk with people, or receive support and the other person is not afforded that opportunity.”

Perry agreed with Bordak, saying that her role is to ensure that the university does everything in its power to make sure that both parties are treated fairly.

“Different people take different roles,” said Perry. “It’s easier to support someone who’s bringing a complaint—people rally around you because you’ve been harmed and rightfully so, but my role is to make sure that both of them are cared for.”

PROCESS RUNDOWN STEP 1

A Public Safety investigator will first conduct the investigation and will interview any witnesses as well as the individual who has brought the complaint.

STEP 2

The report is then brought to the Office of Community Standards where the disciplinary proceedings are continued.

STEP 3

The staff at the Office of Community Standards will then decide whether or not the case should be brought to a hearing.

The Community Standards Board at St. Joe’s determines the fate of the situation and the parties involved.

Community Standards Board is made * The up of various students, faculty, and staff who work together to make decisions regarding what disciplinary action should be taken.

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Consent 101

For all the survivors. For all your strength.

Carina Ensminger ’14 Hawk Staff

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’ve spent the last half an hour staring at a blank Word document pondering how I should begin this article.

As I am writing this now, I’ve come to the conclusion that nothing I could ever write would satisfy me. Eye popping headlines, witty angles, hooks, and flowery language will not work for this article. The only way I can write about rape, sexual assault, and consent is with unadorned honesty.

I need more fingers and toes to count the number of people in my life who have either been raped or sexually assaulted. And these are only the people who have opened up to me about their experiences.

We would like to think rape and sexual assault are uncommon. The result of a few people’s maliciousness.

Back alley bad guys. Strangers slipping drugs into drinks with shifty eyes. A few awful individuals prowling the midnight streets. But the sad truth is that rape and sexual assault are unnervingly common. According to a 2005 study by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), one in four women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime, and 10 percent of all sexual assault victims are male.

We would like to think that rape and sexual assault are perpetrated only by people we don’t know: the nameless person in a van or shaded alley strangers with knives or guns. But that’s not true either. Approximately 67 percent of all rapes and 73 percent of all sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victim knows.

I think that these numbers reveal something essential about our culture: we live in a society that perpetuates violence through ignorance. We blame victims rather than perpetrators. We objectify women. We correlate masculinity with boundless sex drive. And above all, we do not know what consent actually is.

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In my public high school, an entire section of our sex education class was devoted to abstinence and protection.

I remember spending weeks discussing abstinence, condoms, and other methods of contraception. But consent?

I hardly remember discussing it. I am sure we did, but the fact that I cannot remember the discussion disturbs me. I think there is something truly wrong with the way we educate ourselves about sex if consent does not drive the conversation. If contraception is mentioned more than communication. If we frame sexual activity in a way that teaches us to protect ourselves but does not teach us

they finally say yes is not getting consent. Rape and sexual assault don’t arise from only asserting physical force; they also encompass emotional manipulation.

Consent can be given verbally or through body language. The latter is where things can get murky. Golden rule: when in doubt, ask. Set boundaries before you begin so you both know what the other is okay with. And if the boundary changes in the middle of it, communicate that.

Consent can never be freely given when you are intoxicated. Drunk. High. Whatever. If the person is under the influence of some behavioral modifying substance

No does not mean convince me otherwise. No is not being coy.

No is not flirting. No is not try harder. No means no. Period.” to respect our partners.

Before I get into the specifics of consent, I want to talk about how I think we should frame sexual activity.

So often sex is described as a conquest, a game, a trophy. I personally see these as an extension of violence.

Framing sex in these imperialistic terms disrespects and objectifies your partner. They’re something to be won rather than someone to be respected.

To me, sex is not a conquest; it is a gift someone gives you. When someone feels comfortable enough with themselves, with their body, and with you to allow you to touch them, it’s an honor and a privilege. Humble yourself and remember you are never entitled to another’s body.

Now let’s talk about consent.

Consent is freely given agreement to engage in a specific type of physical contact. Should an individual feel pressured to say yes, should they be physically forced to say yes, should they be emotionally manipulated into saying yes—this is not true consent. Consent can only be given when the person freely gives it without feeling threatened, manipulated, ashamed, berated, or abused into doing so.

So saying to someone, “If you love me you would,” is not getting consent. Repeatedly pressuring someone until

to the point where they can no longer make coherent decisions, they cannot give their informed consent. Even if they say yes in an inebriated state, it is not consent.

Consent given for one thing is not consent given for another. Consent to kiss someone on the lips is not consent to touch them elsewhere. Listen to your partner.

Ask what they’re comfortable with.

Consent given at one time is not consent given at a different time. Just because someone consented to kissing you yesterday does not mean they will consent today.

No can encompass any type of refusal. I don’t feel like it. Stop. Not now. Even turning your head away or pushing someone away is a refusal.

No does not mean convince me otherwise. No is not being coy. No is not flirting. No is not try harder. No means no. Period.

Last thing. Remember, this is your body. Always, always, always, check in with yourself. Do you feel safe?

Do you feel comfortable? Are you okay with everything?

You are your first priority, and if the answer to any of these questions is ever no, stop, step back, and communicate that. End of story.

@StJoesCrushes:

Perpetuating sexual harassment in the digital era C.J. DeMille ’16 Hawk Staff

The technological developments that have occurred over the last 20 years have changed the way people interact—the way they gossip, spread stories and ideas, bully, and even sexually harass. “[Sexual harassment] is any behavior that is unwanted and sexual in nature,” according to Mary-Elaine Perry, Ed.D., assistant vice president for student development and Title IX coordinator at Saint Joseph’s University. “It can be verbal, it can be … writing offensive things on someone’s white board all the way to rape.”

With the expansion of social media and the ability to remain anonymous online, people are able to make sexually harassing statements to a wider audience without fear of repercussions.

The best example of this would be the Twitter account @StJoesCrushes. The account tweets confessions sent in anonymously to an ask.fm account. The tweets themselves range from benign compliments to lewd comments and vulgar accusations that cannot be proven.

This use of social media outlets such as Twitter allows people to divorce themselves from the person they gossip about.

It is hard to believe most of the comments made on @StJoesCrushes would ever be said to someone’s face. If the identity of the person making the comments was known, most people would be much less vulgar.

A basic rule of thumb for utilizing social media should be: if it is not something you could say to someone’s face, you should not be posting it on Twitter anonymously.

What is most disturbing about @StJoesCrushes is how easily people post full names and even room numbers. Being

identified in such a personal and detailed fashion can have a devastating effect on some students. When victims are thrust into this environment, they cannot remove themselves from the uncomfortable situation. Instead, it engulfs them without room for escape. They can unfollow the Twitter account, and in some cases have been able to have the posts taken down by the account moderator, but by that point others have read the posts, and victims are left wondering who looks at them differently as a result.

“Now there’s stuff about you that most likely isn’t true [online]. Now it’s out there in the general student’s knowledge. You walk around campus after that thinking, ‘Who knows what this person said about me?’” explained Perry. “There’s no way to say ‘No. Stop it.’ because you don’t know who said it in the first place. So it becomes more insidious for people to have to live

with those kind of things.”

The line between playful flirting and sexual harassment becomes increasingly blurry as more and more communication occurs using technology. It may be easier to post a questionable comment anonymously; it saves you from the fear of rejection, but at the risk of putting someone else in an even more uncomfortable position.

Unfortunately, social media has become yet another tool used to perpetuate sexual harassment. With anonymity assured and fear of repercussions removed, many people have abused these platforms to target their peers. But restoring some civility to our digital interactions can begin with a single step: if you can’t gather the courage to say it to someone’s face, you should not be Tweeting it anonymously.

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The role of pop culture in perpetuating ‘rape culture’ Katryna Perera ’16 Hawk Staff

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e all know that rape or any type of sexual violence is a serious crime. However, we as a society have begun to perceive sexual aggression and violence as something inevitable—something that will always be present and unstoppable.

With this mindset, our once innocent culture has now been transformed into a rape culture.

A society that has a rape culture is one that not only believes in and accepts sexual violence as a daily part of life, but also supports and encourages sexual aggression. The gravity of these cruel acts is undervalued, and people of such societies regard sexual violence as something as inevitable as death.

The notion of a rape culture materialized with the feminist movement in 1960s and 70s. Members of the movement wanted to bring attention to crimes of rape and sexual violence—crimes that before this time were ignored and thought of as disgraceful. The feminist movement strove to bring light to these offenses and provide victims with a chance to speak out without being shunned.

However, it seems their plan backfired a bit, for so much attention was brought to the subject that eventually it became a regular topic of discussion and developed into the accepted issue it is today.

So the question is: What continues to fuel this rape culture today? To answer this question, I point the finger at one of the most influential factors in our life today: pop culture.

We are constantly surrounded by pop culture. Music, movies, television, books—it’s what keeps us going, what entertains us. But the sad thing is that it’s also making us ignorant and blatantly unaware of the rape culture surrounding us. Numerous examples confirm this point, but a few are paramount.

“Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara interviewed in 2009 on the daily talk show, “The View,” when the discussion turned to her 20-year-old son. The hostesses of “The View” could not believe how Vergara had a son so old while she herself was still so young. One of the hostesses went on to ask Vergara, “So what, did you have [your son] at 12?” To which Vergara jokingly replied, “Thirteen. I was raped.”

The 2013 summer musical hit “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke also contributes to our rape culture through lyrics such as: “Now he was close, tried to domesticate you” and “I know you want it.” The sugges-

tive nature of sexual submissiveness and domination is undoubtedly apparent.

For the final example we turn to New York Times bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey.” This book completely screams rape culture. Main character Anastasia Steele relinquishes her free will in order to be the sexual play toy and submissive doll of sex-addicted billionaire Christian Grey— who not only just has sex with Steele but also completely controls her with bondage, threats, and punishments.

What is most frightening about this piece of pop culture in particular is that numerous women who read the book wish that they could be Anastasia Steele! The fact that these women believe it is appropriate for one to be sexually dominated by another person is a perfect portrayal of how society has come to accept sexual aggressiveness—people think these acts are OK. These examples are just a few of the many references to rape and sexual violence made in popular media today. Our pop culture is saturated with ideas stemming from rape culture, and through constant exposure, we have come to believe that those acts are something that just happen and will continue to happen forever.

We do not have that right. We have come to the conclusion that we can joke about these things, because after all, it’s something that seems to happen every day. But what we don’t realize is that every time we make a comment or joke about rape or abuse or any other form of sexual violence, someone is getting hurt, and their dignity is being tarnished.

Our culture has become so numb to sex crimes that both victims and survivors are afraid to speak out. But it makes sense—how can they speak out in a society that accepts rape as easily as old age?

Victims and survivors of sexual violence have every right to feel uncomfortable toward the society in which they live, and we have a responsibility to change the way we view and respond to these brutal and sadistic acts.

We can start with the producers of our pop culture—the musicians, writers, actors, and directors. They need to be more aware of what they are writing, singing, and portraying, and more importantly they need to

become more aware of their audience.

It does not help that the majority of pop culture is received by the younger generation of today. They are more easily influenced. A middle school student who hears a song with references to sexual violence in it won’t understand the immorality of it. Instead, he or she will believe it is something cool since “insert popular musician’s name here” is singing about it.

Reevaluating media is step number

one. Step number two begins with us, as individuals. We can take action if we realize the seriousness of sexual violence, adopt measures against it, bring more awareness to it, and discontinue our comments and jokes about the phenomenon.

Rape, sexual violence, and aggression are wrong, and if we want to bring to an end to the rape culture in which we live, then we must dispel the prevailing atmosphere of enablement.

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Sexual violence by numbers I.

Sexual violence in local universities

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Prevalence of Sexual Violence by Sexual Orientation

Prevalence among women 13.1%

SJU- 6 Villanova - 9 UPenn-16 Temple -4 Drexel -9 LaSalle -2

Victim-Offender Relationship

FEMALE

Victims’ Relationship to Offenders

46.1%

51.1%

17.4%

40.8%

Lesbian

Bisexual

Heterosexual

13.8%

12.5%

RAPE

Approximately 1 in 8 lesbian women (13.1%), nearly half of bisexual women (46.1%), and 1 in 6 heterosexual women (17.4%) in the United States have been raped in their lifetime.

46.4%

74.9%

Stranger Acquaintance

Family Member

Intimate Partner

43.3%

2012

MALE

Victims’ Relationship to Offenders (RAPE)

52.4% Lesbian

SJU- 1 Villanova -6 UPenn -15 Temple -7 Drexel -9 LaSalle -4

Bisexual

Heterosexual

OTHER SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Approximately 46.4% lesbian women, more than half of bisexual women (74.9%), and 43.4% heterosexual women in the United States have experienced some kind of sexual violence other than rape, including sexual coercion, unwanted sexual contact, etc.

15.1%

Prevalence among MEN

2011

RAPE

SJU- 2 Villanova -4 UPenn -14 Temple -11 Drexel -7 LaSalle -2

2010

Data collected from Saint Joseph’s University Annual Clery Report, 2013, Villanova University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, 2013, University of Pennsylvania’s 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Temple University’s 2013 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, Drexel University’s 2013 Annual Report of Campus Security and Fire Safety Policies and Procedures, and LaSalle University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, 2013

Stranger

Estimates of rape for gay and bisexual men were based upon numbers too small to calculate a reliable estimate and, therefore, are not reported. 0.7% heterosexual men in the United States have been raped in their lifetime.

Acquaintance

MALE

Victims’ Relationship to Offenders (Other Sexual Violence) 40.2%

Gay

47.4%

Bisexual

20.8%

44.8%

44.7%

Heterosexual

OTHER SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Approximately 4 out of 10 gay men (40.2%), half of bisexual men (47.4%), and 1 in 5 heterosexual men (20.8%) in the United States have experienced sexual violence other than rape at some point in their lives.

8.22%

Stranger Acquaintance

Intimate Partner

Data obtained from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication, “The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Findings on Victimization by Sexual Orientation.”

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Sexual violence IN the area

Pennsylvania 3366

Pennsylvania 3320

Pennsylvania 3455

Philadelphia 922

Philadelphia 927

Philadelphia 971

PHILADELPHIA & PENNSYLVANIA

Data collected from Philadelphia Police Department’s “Crime Analysis 2007 to 2012 Part One Offenses, Shooting Victims, All Arrests” comparative report and Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System’s Annual Uniform Crime Report. * Data accounts for Part I offenses only. Does not include Part II offenses.

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OPINIONS

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Unfiltered: {womanifesto} Don’t tell me to smile, suck it up, or enjoy it

We asked, The Hawk’s new staff editors responded

Where do you like to study during finals week?

How do you deal with stress?

Rejecting rape culture

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We need to break the silence. Get loud. Get feisty.

It’s the only way to end rape culture.”

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Carina Ensminger ’14 Hawk Staff

he more I live and I reflect on my experiences, the more I see that I have grown up in a rape culture – a culture that, through its attitudes, patterns of dominance, and institutional practices, not only normalizes but also excuses rape and assault.

It’s September. Breezy, balmy, the perfect skirt and tights weather. A car stops next to me. Defense mode. Walk faster. Don’t look. Head down. I hear a whistle. A voice says, “Hey baby. Where you goin’ so fast? You look fine. Hey baby. Hey baby.”

I walk out of the classroom, ecstatic that I completed my last final. My friend turns to me, all smiles and excitement. He says, “I fucking raped that test.”

It’s 1 a.m. Trains and buses are no longer running. I text my girlfriend that I’m going to take a taxi. She calls. “Stay on the phone with me. I don’t care if you think I’m being paranoid. Stay on the phone so I know you’re safe.”

2012. I’m reading a newspaper article online.

A GOP candidate has asserted that victims can only get pregnant from rape if it’s “legitimate rape.” And even then, the female body has inherent defense systems to “shut it down.”

A friend posts a meme to his Facebook page.

It reads, “Go ahead, call the police. They can’t unrape you.”

Another friend agrees of course it wasn’t the girl’s fault. But she should’ve stayed with her friends.

And she shouldn’t have gotten drunk. What did she think was going to happen?

I scroll through the YouTube comments of a slam poetry video I just watched. Someone has posted, “But guys always want it. They can’t get raped or anything.” Another video. More comments. Someone has posted, “If you’re gonna be raped just fucking enjoy it. Someone’s gonna risk their lives to have sex with you. It’s a compliment.”

She cannot stop shaking. I hold her closer. I ask if she’s gone to her mother. To a teacher. To the police. To anyone. She shakes her head. She can’t.

No one would believe her.

It’s spring 2013. I turn on the television. The newscaster assures me that it’s a complete and utter shame what happened to those boys. That they’ll be registered sex offenders for the rest of their lives.

They’ll lose their football scholarships, their reputations as good students and nice young men. She does not mention the victim. I turn off the television.

These are just a few of the examples of the rape culture we live in today. If you are thinking, “No way, we don’t normalize rape,” I want to ask you to think about the anecdotes above again. Every single one of them is an experience I have actually had and I am sure that you have similar stories. Why are we not outraged by these experiences? Why do we consider them everyday nuisances rather than

attacks on our humanity?

We live in a rape culture. And because we do, these things are considered normal.

We live in a rape culture because I never feel entirely safe in my own skin on my own streets. I get cat-called, whistled at. And then I am told that these intimidating attentions are compliments rather than fear-inducing assaults. We live in a rape culture because I have learned to alter my behavior to protect myself. I don’t walk home alone after dark. I make sure to stay with friends at bars. I stay on the phone when taking taxis alone.

We live in a rape culture because I am repeatedly shown that my right to my body doesn’t matter.

That I should look at assault as a “compliment.” That people can’t be “unraped” so I might as well accept or “enjoy” it. That rape is only rape if it’s “legitimate.”

We live in a rape culture because rape is thrown around every day as a normalized term. Rape jokes and phrases like “I raped that test” trivialize an extremely traumatic event. We live in a rape culture because I am taught to internalize shame rather than fight for my justice. No one will believe me. Nothing will come of going to the police. Why do you think that only 40 percent of all rapes get reported to the police? Why do you think that 97 percent of all rapists never spend a single day in jail for their crimes? We live in a rape culture because I am told that the victim is to blame rather than the perpetrator. They shouldn’t have gotten drunk. They shouldn’t have worn that skirt. They shouldn’t have taken that taxi alone. It’s a shame what happened to those boys. They were just being boys.

We live in a rape culture because I am reminded every single day that my body is not my own. I am a conquest. An object. And you know what? I’m fucking done with it.

I believe with every fiber of my being that the only way to dismantle these ingrained behaviors is to educate both ourselves and others. We need to break the silence. Get loud. Get feisty. It’s the only way to end rape culture and by extension rape and assault.

One way to begin this process is to support and utilize resources that seek to battle rape culture.

The Rape Education Prevention Program (REPP) is a great campus resource for those who have been affected by sexual violence and those who want to help. Additionally, onebillionrising.org or vday. org are great online resources, especially if you are looking to take a more activist role. Take friends to events like Take Back the Night and The Vagina Monologues to help educate and empower them to educate others. Stand up for the little everyday injustices. Don’t let rape jokes, rape apologetic arguments, or victim-blaming slide. The more your reach out and educate, the more we can move towards a culture of respect.

Gianna Melendez, ’16

Catharine Gaylord, ’16

“I like to do my work on the second floor of the old side [of the library] by the big windows. I handle the stress of finals by being organized and making a to-do list.”

“I like to do my work at Claver [House] because it is always quiet and the white board makes math homework easy. Eating lots of chocolate helps with the stress.”

C.J. DeMille, ’16

Nate Vancil, ’16

“I study in the stacks in the library. During finals I drink lots and lots of coffee.”

Katie Smith, ’15 “I have to do my work in my bedroom because I get too distracted in public. I light candles and play music to try to create as relaxing an environment as possible. When I feel stressed, I stop all my work and practice yoga.”

“I usually study and do my work on the second floor of the old side of the library. To handle the stress I try to space out my studying and not get overwhelmed and drink a lot of coffee.”

Caoimhe Nagle, ’15

“I have to do my work in my bedroom or else I will get distracted.

I bring a lot of stress on myself because I procrastinate. Reminding myself that everything always works out helps!”

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Place of the Week

Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub

Photos by writers

Amanda Murphy ’14 Managing Editor

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etting the warm, homey experience of a British pub does not require an expensive trip across the pond.

While the rustic environment of pubs are unique to the British Isles, a similar experience can be found right here in the City of Brotherly Love. One of the best options for Saint Joseph’s University students is Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub, which is located just blocks from Suburban Station in Philadelphia.

With dim lighting, warm colors, and

wooden tables and banisters, Elephant and Castle recreates the authentic feel of a traditional British pub. The menu features classic offerings, such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie, and stuffed Yorkshire pudding. In addition to these British favorites, there are also burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and an expansive assortment of desserts.

The Shepherd’s pie, an English pub favorite, is accompanied with a mixed green salad. It is a hearty meal not meant for a small stomach. Do not be fooled by its appearance; the bowl is deeper than what meets the eye, stuffed with ground beef, lamb, and vegetables, and topped with garlic mashed potatoes, onions, and beef gravy. The salty meal pairs well with a sweet

Magners cider, which accentuates the contrast without overpowering the palate.

In contrast, the bangers and mash is a relatively simple dish, consisting of savory sausage links over garlic mashed potatoes.

A thick beef gravy envelops the platter and contributes to a mélange of rustic flavors that is sure to give you a taste of Britain.

The hearty flavors of this dish pair well with a foamy Guinness, which completes this well-rounded meal.

For customers over 21, Elephant and Castle offers a wide selection of seasonal and international beers, ales, and ciders.

In addition to favorites like Guinness and Magners, the offerings include Smithwick’s, London Pride, and Boddington’s Pub Ale. For those looking for a sweet ending to

their night out, a variety of after-dinner drinks and desserts are available, including Irish Coffee and the Big Ben Brownie.

Though this pub is on the pricier side for college students, it is worth “the damage” for a celebration after finals or with a group of family or friends. The pub is very spacious and can accommodate a large group or just a party of two.

Attached to the Sonesta Hotel, the Elephant and Castle Restaurant and Pub is about two blocks from Suburban Station on Market Street. It is easily accessible to St. Joe’s students by taking a train from Overbrook Station to Suburban Station. It is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Peanut butter perfection Buying Tip: If you’re buying reduced-fat peanut butter because you think it’s better for your waistline, save your money. The calories are the same and there is often an increased amount of sugar to make up for the decreased fat.

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Top four reasons to eat peanut butter: 1. It’s packed with nutrition: One serving of peanut butter (two tablespoons), fills the body with powerful and rich antioxidants such as Vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and Vitamin B6. These alone help to build muscle and strengthen your immune system.

2. Lower risk of diabetes: A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that eating only one ounce of nuts at least five days a week lowers your risk of diabetes by 30 percent.

3. Lower risk of heart problems: Research shows that eating peanuts can decrease your risk of heart disease, especially in women.

4. It contains good fat: Peanut butter is full of a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. These fats are also found in olive oil and are better for your body than those found in carbohydrates.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookie You wake up in the morning ready to start off a great day with a healthy breakfast. You look in the cabinet and do not want that cereal you have had for the past three days.

You look in the fridge—empty.

Then you look in the pantry and there it is staring you in your face, everyone’s favorite combo: chocolate and peanut butter. How can you justify eating chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast without feeling guilty? Easy: mix it with oatmeal and a fresh banana in the perfect breakfast treat that only takes 20 minutes to make.

Ingredients: •1 ripe banana, mashed until smooth and creamy •1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (I use JIF) •1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •1 teaspoon cinnamon

•½ cup instant oatmeal •1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, mash the banana.

3. Mix together the banana with the peanut butter until smooth and completely combined.

4. Add in the applesauce and vanilla extract and mix again until smooth.

5. Mix in the oatmeal.

6. Let rest for 10 minutes in refrigerator.

7. Place cookie dough, by spoonfuls, onto a prepared cookie sheet and flatten cookies.

8. Place about four chocolate chips on top of the cookies and press down very lightly.

9. Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

10. Remove from cookie sheet and enjoy!

This is a great recipe when you are craving something sweet but do not want to use up a lot of calories. It gives you the nutrients you need to get you through the morning at school or work. This is also a great snack to give you energy before a workout or to re-fuel your body after a run.

Puzzles

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Brain Teasers

Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. http://www.forbes.com/ The second child was How much dirt is there named May. What was in a hole that measures the third child’s name? two feet by three feet by four feet?

If you were running a race and you passed the person in second place, what place would you be in now?

Which is correct to say, “The yolk of the egg is white” or “The yolk of the egg are white?”

Answers: 1.There is no dirt in a hole 2. Johnny 3. You would be in second place. You passed the person in second place, not first.

4. Neither. Egg yolks are yellow.

The Hawk

Congratulations to the Editorial Board of 2014!

Editor in Chief Garrett Miley ’15

Opinions Editor Catharine Gaylord ’16 Assistant Opinions Editor Aly Bartolomei ’15

Food Editor Katie Smith ’15

Managing Editor Cat Coyle ’16

Copy Chief Molly Grab ’17

Features Editors Karen Furano ’16 and Connie Lunanova ’16

Arts & Entertainment Editor Caoimhe Nagle ’15

Health Editor Gianna Melendez ’16

Photo Editor Shannon Adams ’16

Business Director Teddy Ryan ’16

News Editor Erin Raftery ’15 Assistant News Editor Katryna Perera ’16

Sports Editor C.J. DeMille ’16 Assistant Sports Editor Nate Vancil ’16

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Iron-Toothed Tigers Ten predictions for the MLB offseason Tim Stoeckle ’14 Hawk Staff

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o be honest, I thought the kick was good; it’d be so Alabama if Adam Griffith’s kick went in, wouldn’t it?

With a second on the clock, a 57-yard field goal to win it right in front of their arch-bitter-most-hated rivals, the Auburn Tigers, in front of 87,451 people? At Jordan-Hare Stadium for all the marbles? Sure, why not? It was Alabama...

That’s how Nick Saban thought the game would end. But, Chris Davis had other ideas, or, as he exasperatedly expressed postgame, really just one: “Catch it and run.”

His return? What. A. Finish. The greatest end to college football game, ever.

If you have not seen the ending to the Alabama-Auburn game from Saturday night, I implore and demand you to hop onto YouTube and look it up. NOW. I really shouldn’t even be having to say this; you should have already seen “The Kick-Six” at least dozen times by now. The clip will be autosuggested by the time you type “A-u…”

To end the most prestigious Iron Bowl in history, the most improbable, unexplainable, and unfathomable ending college football has ever seen. Ever. The HailMary now seems old hat, and not even the Stanford band could’ve stopped Chris Davis. Simple logic can’t explain the “KickSix,” and right now, I’m dizzy just trying to write about it. It’s almost impossible to try and describe the impact of Chris Davis’ 109-yard return of Adam Griffith’s missed field-goal attempt and I watched every snap of the Iron Bowl. Unexplainable, magical plays like this shouldn’t be so analyzed, but instead witnessed, appreciated, and watched over and over again, like for the first time.

Thank you, YouTube.

After Davis reached the end zone amidst the thunderous orange roar of the Tigers-faithful, CBS’s commentators went dead silent for well over a minute before one of them stam-mered, “Might be worth another look.” Gee, you think?

The 2013 Iron Bowl was quite easily the most compelling and entertaining college foot-ball game I can remember since the 2005 Rose Bowl, and the elephantine implications of the result only magnified the anticipatory hype: at stake, the SEC West title, a trip to the SEC Cham-pionship Game, the inside track to the BCS title game, and a breed of bragging rights unbeknownst to us Northeasterners (the fantastic ESPN 30 for 30 film “Roll Tide/War Eagle,” directed

by Martin Khodabakhshian, is surely recommended viewing if you don’t know the history and significance of the Alabama-Auburn rivalry). Literally poisonous (see Harvey Updyke) and wholly vitriolic, the rivalry between the two schools severely splits the state of Alabama and the sanity of its families and communities. From childhood,

you’re taught either “Roll Tide” or “War Eagle,” and there’s no such thing as switching sides.

For the first time, the matchup featured both teams ranked in the top five. For the first time since 2011, Alabama lost a football game. And for the first time, Chris Davis tweeted this:

So does Auburn University and its football team have anything to do with St. Joe’s?

Actually, there’s a very interesting link between the Hawks and the Tigers.

Common knowledge is that we don’t have a football team; we haven’t since 1939.

But perhaps you didn’t know, that in 1987, St. Joe’s decided to adopt another school’s football team as their own as a means of coping. There were traditional candidates such as UCLA, Penn State, and Notre Dame, but the students chose to adopt quirky Auburn’s football team as its own. Strange as it sounds, its true.

There exists a photograph of Aubie the Tiger (Auburn’s mascot) and the Hawk embracing each other with arms raised; the Hawk, very stylishly, is sporting a “WAR DAMN EAGLE” T-shirt. Our very own sports editor, Garrett Miley, ’15, discovered and shared the story originally posted on the Auburn blog, The War Eagle Reader.

The article tells the brief story of the adoption, claiming that students from St. Joe’s had even been invited to the homecoming game against Mississippi State that year, with free tickets and champagne breakfasts to boot for those who made the trek down to Auburn.

This weird, albeit brief, tradition continued in ’88 and ’89, and the Auburn “Tiger-Hawks” scores were even reported in our school’s newspaper. For whatever unknown reason the tradition stopped and the beautiful baby “Tiger-Hawks” we had adopted were abandoned somewhere between Alabama and Philadelphia.

So, in all seriousness, let me be the first to propose, that for the remainder of their magical season, we re-adopt the Auburn “Tiger-Hawks” as our football team.

Auburn’s magical season has proven them a team that fully embodies the THWND spirit. We don’t even have to wait long for their next game! The SEC Championship Game, Auburn vs. Missouri, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. I’m driving to Atlanta after class on Friday, and I’m going to shake Chris Davis’ hand, and then I’m never bathing again. Anyone else want on board this “Tiger-Hawk” bandwagon? I’ve got room for four in my car.

The Prince Fielder for Ian Kinsler swap that the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers executed on Nov. 20 marked the beginning of what should be a very exciting offseason in Major League Baseball. As we’ve seen in past offseasons, there are favorites to sign certain players, but surprise teams can jump in and sign a big-name free agent and shock everyone. Here are 10 predictions for the MLB offseason: 1. Joe Nathan signs with Detroit Tigers The top priority for the Tigers this offseason should be their bullpen, specifically the closer role. Joe Nathan is 39 years old, but is coming off a strong season in Texas where he recorded 43 saves and posted an ERA of 1.39. Compared to the other options out there on the free agent market (Brian Wilson, Grant Balfour, Fernando Rodney), the Tigers would be wise to sign Nathan.

2. Jacoby Ellsbury signs with Seattle Mariners Why would Jacoby Ellsbury leave the World Series champions for a Seattle team that hasn’t had a winning season since 2009? Well, for one, they have money to spend. Another reason is that Ellsbury, an Oregon native, might be intrigued by the idea of returning to the Pacific Northwest. Ellsbury is a career .297 hitter with a solid career onbase percentage of .350. Seattle needs help in their outfield and could really use a veteran batter at the top of their lineup.

3. Shin-Soo Choo signs with New York Mets Shin-Soo Choo, the Korean OnBase Machine, may be the best outfielder on the market. Last season, he posted an on-base percentage of .423 and has a career OBP of .389. Choo will likely go to whoever shows him the money he wants, and that team could be the New York Mets, who may finally be ready to start spending money again.

4. Masahiro Tanaka signs with New York Yankees The 25-year-old Japanese pitching prospect Masahiro Tanaka is coming to the United States and could make a similar impact to that of Yu Darvish.

Last season in Japan, Tanaka went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA. Of course, it is a different game over there, but he has the pitching arsenal to make the transition.

The Yankees seem like the team most willing to pay the big bucks to get Tanaka, especially now that they have spots to fill in their rotation.

5. Carlos Beltran signs with New York Yankees The Yankees appear to be mostly likely to sign Carlos Beltran this offseason, but there is a long list of other teams that are interested in the services of the 36-year-old outfielder, including the Kansas City Royals, his former team. With Curtis Granderson a free agent and an aging corner outfield, the Yankees would be a good fit for Beltran, who is seeking a three-year deal. As al-

ways, the Yankees have the money and should be able to sign one of the best postseason hitters of this generation.

6. Curtis Granderson signs with Detroit Tigers After trading Prince Fielder, the Tigers freed up money to make some moves this offseason, one of which may be bringing back Curtis Granderson. Granderson started his career in Detroit and played for the Tigers from 2004 to 2009. The Tigers would like to sign an outfielder to join Austin Jackson and Torii Hunter, and adding a lefty batter like Granderson to replace Fielder would be a wise move.

7. Mike Napoli re-signs with Boston Red Sox Boston fell in love with the bearded wonder, Mike Napoli, during the Red Sox World Series run in 2013, so re-signing the 32-year-old first baseman would definitely please Red Sox Nation. Napoli hit an impressive 23 home runs in 2013 and drove in 92 runs as one of the most productive hitters in Boston’s lineup. His energy and enthusiasm are too much to pass up, so expect Napoli to return to Boston.

8. Chicago Cubs trade Jeff Samardzija to Arizona Diamondbacks The 6-foot-5 righty from Notre Dame has been a target for the Arizona Diamondbacks for some time now, and it appears like now is the time that the Cubs would be willing to deal him.

Samardzija recorded 214 strikeouts in 213.2 innings in 2013 and 180 strikeouts in 174.2 innings in 2012. The man knows how to punch out batters, and would be a great addition to Arizona’s pitching rotation.

9. Texas Rangers trade Jurickson Profar to Tampa Bay Rays for David Price The Rays have a history of selling high on their players, knowing that they are unlikely to be able to re-sign them once they become free agents. David Price won the 2012 American League Cy Young Award and is a free agent in 2016. The Rangers may not be able to pass up the opportunity of having Price and Yu Darvish atop their rotation, so they may be willing to part with their prized 20-year-old phenom. But didn’t the Rangers trade Ian Kinsler to free up second base for Profar? That leads us to prediction number 10: 10. Robinson Cano signs with Texas Rangers Second baseman Robinson Cano is the most sought-after free agent on the market this year. Cano is a career .309 hitter and has driven in over 100 runs in three of the past four seasons. He is easily the best hitting second baseman in the game and would be a terrific addition to any lineup in baseball.

In come the Rangers, who have more money than they know what to do with and an owner who wants a World Series ring on his finger. If Texas can acquire David Price and Robinson Cano this offseason along with the addition of Prince Fielder, it is very possible that 2014 will be the year that Texas finally wins a World Series title.

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Hawks take two of three in Old Spice Classic Garrett Miley ’15

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hile the rest of the Saint Joseph’s University student body was home for Thanksgiving break, the men’s basketball team headed to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Old Spice Classic, taking home fifth place.

St. Joe’s entered their opening round game against Louisiana State University (LSU) with opponents averaging a less-thanideal 52.5 percent on two-point field goals. A modified defensive strategy, mostly based around a 3-2 zone, was hoped to provide support in defending LSU’s go-to big man Johnny O’Bryant III (16.1 ppg and 10.1 rpg).

However, the Tigers were prolific from behind the arc against the Hawks and sunk eight first half three-pointers against the zone. Senior guard Andre Stringer finished with 18 points and LSU knocked off St. Joe’s 82-65 to advance in the winner’s bracket.

“It’s not on one guy or a system,” Hawks head coach Phil Martelli said in a statement after the game. “[LSU] had a complete game. Their bench was important in the first half and we didn’t have a complete game. You play the numbers on a 28-percent shooting team and they go 8-for-13 in the

first half. I really don’t think it was about playing harder—you have to play better.”

In the second round, the Hawks drew a Siena team coming off of a 27-point loss to No. 21 Memphis. A huge offensive game from Langston Galloway, ’14, where he shot 6-10 from behind the three-point line en route to 27 points propelled the Hawks to a smooth 78-66 victory over the Saints.

After struggling with perimeter defense throughout much of the Old Spice Classic (allowing opponents to shoot a combined 1634 from three), the Hawks buckled down and put a stop to gifted scorer DaVonte Lacy and Washington State to hold on for a 72-67 victory over the Cougars. St. Joe’s was able to hang on to a narrow lead with just 2:53 remaining in the second half and secure their second victory in the Old Spice Classic.

“That’s six games in a row that we’ve come out and lost that first segment in the second half. Came back, got the lead, got hit again, and then stayed with it. We fell behind,” said Martelli in a statement.

“They just spoke to each other about the team effort—like a play from Evan Maschmeyer getting a loose ball on the floor, and Daryus (Quarles) and Isaiah (Miles) giving us something. I can’t say

enough about our seniors. They established themselves against Siena going out to a 9-0 lead and established themselves again today.

They’re special people and deserve good things to happen to them.”

St. Joe’s went on a 9-2 run at the 13-minute mark, behind a three-pointer by Galloway and two consecutive three-point plays on layups by DeAndre Bembry, ’17, to put them up 49-44. Two consecutive three-point shots by Que Johnson would bring the Cougars within one point, but the Hawks would maintain the lead.

Ronald Roberts Jr., ’14, who was named to the all-tournament team, was the key factor in the game for the Hawks against Washington State. He finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and flushed home a handful of dunks against the Cougars. He also chipped in two blocks and played excellent defense on Washington State center Jordan Railey, despite Railey’s three-inch height advantage.

The Hawks now turn their focus to consecutive games against Big 5 opponents, starting at Temple on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The Hawks then head back to the friendly confines of Michael J. Hagan Arena on Saturday, Dec. 7 for a 6 p.m. tipoff against Villanova in the 59th Holy War.

Women’s basketball off to hot start Garrett Miley ’15 Sports Editor

The Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team rolled over Quinnipiac 84-69 on Sunday, Dec. 1 to win their fourth straight game and improve to 6-1 for the season.

Erin Shields, ’14, topped her season average of 16.0 points per game against the Bobcats, leading the way for the Hawks with 18 points. Shields also got her teammates involved, dishing out seven assists and helping three other Hawks crack double figures in the victory.

Shields hit perhaps the biggest shot of the afternoon when she knocked down a three-pointer to give the Hawks a 47-44 advantage with 16:39 remaining in the second half.

Her three-pointer capped a 16-2 run to start the second half, which was the most significant of them all in a game of runs.

This was the second large Hawk run of the afternoon.

St. Joe’s started the game going on a 17-9 run which was then countered by a 16-4 Quinnipiac run to give the Bobcats a lead. After building upon their advantage, Quinnipiac took a 42-31 lead into the locker room at the half.

In addition to Shields’ big afternoon, Ilze Gotfrida, ’14, and Natasha Cloud, ’15, both had hugely successful games against the Bobcats. Gotfrida finished one rebound shy of a double-double, recording 20 points and nine rebounds, while Cloud scored nine points and finished with a team and career best of 12 assists.

Back on Tuesday, Nov. 26, the women held on to tackle the Princeton Tigers on the road. Shields also dropped 18 points in this contest, while Gotfrida and Sarah Fairbanks, ’16, each chipped in with 16 points on the way to a 74-65 victory for the Hawks.

Once again, the Hawks went on a huge run to open up their largest lead of the game and they never looked back.

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Fairbanks capped a 16-2 run to extend the Hawks’ advantage from 43-40 up to a whopping 57-41.

The free-throw line proved to be a huge advantage for the Hawks in the victory, shooting 82.6 percent from the charity stripe, compared to the Tigers, who shot just 56.0 percent.

Like the men, the women’s basketball team plays both Temple and Villanova this week. The Hawks play at Tem-

ple on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with tipoff scheduled at 5:30 p.m. before engaging in the Holy War on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. on the road at Villanova in The Pavilion.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10 when the Hawks are set to take on Hofstra at 7 p.m., it will be Hawks vs. Cancer night in Michael J. Hagan Arena.