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University employees bear burden of increase Connie Lunanouva ’16 Hawk Staff

Cat Coyle ’16 News Editor

An increase in expected health care expenses has left Saint Joseph’s University employees fronting health care costs.

On Aug. 5, St. Joe’s communicated to employees that they would be responsible for covering a six percent increase in budgeted health care premiums.

Earlier that day, the Advisory Board on Faculty Compensation (ABFC), the Personnel Compensation Committee (PCC), and the Health Insurance Committee (HIC) met with Human Resources (HR) and the provost to be briefed on the budget change.

At the meeting HR explained that the budget would increase from five percent to 11 percent, and that the university could not pay for the six percent oversight.

Ken Weidner II, Ph.D., assistant professor of management and tenured assistant professors representative of ABFC, said that the ABFC had warned that the budgeted five percent would not be enough to cover the costs of health care. Joseph Lunardi, assistant vice president for marketing communications, said that the university simply would not be able to cover any costs more than those already allocated.

The reason given to employees for the university’s inability to pay the oversight was that the administration wanted to keep tuition costs affordable. Catherine S. Murray, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology and co-chair of the ABFC, debated the impact that the university shouldering health costs would have had on tuition.

“I don’t think any of us really saw that the money being spent on us was of such a magnitude that increasing it, however the amount, would really make the difference between affordable and unaffordable tuition or scholarship monies…” said Murray. “We weren’t talking about that much money!” continued HEALTH CARE, pg. 4

Students voice frustation with uncompensated labor

Photo by Shannon Adams ’16

The cost of the unpaid internship The controversy of working hard for no money Cat Coyle ’16 News Editor

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hat is the difference between an unpaid intern and a volunteer?

Students, employers, and legislators are beginning to question this as more and more participate in a large national dialogue on the current internship culture in the United States.

Generally, internships are seen as a way to gain invaluable experience, skills, and networking to prepare students for their future careers, but when some students receive payment while interning and some do not, the rules of compensation are questioned.

As the U.S. discusses the ethics of unpaid internships, one issue that has resounded in recent times of economic hardship is idea of social filtering. Because students are not working for pay, they must have some sort of financial stability in order to take

Kinney Center moves beyond advocacy Shelby Miller ’14 Features Editor

The unspoken happiness of a mother’s tears.

The gratitude voiced in a father’s loss for words. The beaming smile on a child’s face when they finally feel accepted.

These powerful expressions of hope seem distant to many families affected by an autism spectrum disorder.

But for the families involved with the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University, such feelings have become as natural as breathing.

on an unpaid internship. This stability may stem from financially supportive parents or savings from previous work experience.

Some interns are simply forced to work an additional paying job on top of their intern hours.

Others decide that the experience gained through an internship, paid or not, is worth it. Trish Shafer, executive director of the Career Development Center at Saint Joseph’s University, says that this must be something thought out very carefully.

“Students have to think about the more philosophical costs: what is the cost of not doing [the internship]?” said Shafer. “It’s going to cost me some money out of pocket, but this is exactly what I want to do, and I am networking…that’s when it’s worth it.”

In the Kinney Center’s Emmy award-winning promotional video, the raw emotions and unfiltered testimonials of parents are inspirational. Their shaking voices and the tears in their eyes not only express the pain of their journeys with autism, but also the relief of finding solace—finding an organization of people as invested and dedicated to their children as they are. A place where both support and education are paramount—a place like the Kinney Center.

“We’re helping every person with autism that we can touch so they can have the opportunity to live their best life,” said Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Kinney Center. continued KINNEY, pg. 11

continued INTERNSHIPS, pg. 5

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Department of Public Safety Reports (Sept. 6-12) September 6 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from several students entering the Ashwood Apartments.

An area resident of the 5700 block of Woodbine Avenue notified Public Safety of a large group of students gathering in the block.

The Philadelphia Police Detail Team was notified and arrived in the block at which time they dispersed the crowd.

September 7 Public Safety was notified of two students shouting obscenities in the Ashwood Apartments. When officers arrived, the students could not be located.

An area resident of the 6000 block of Drexel Road notified Public Safety of a loud party in the block. The Philadelphia Police Detail Team was notified and arrived in the block at which time they dispersed the party.

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a student entering the LaFarge Residence Center.

September 8 A male student was arrested and issued a ci-

tation for underage drinking near the Ashwood Apartments.

September 9 A student reported that she had her purse taken while it was left unattended in Mandeville Hall.

Public Safety was notified of a disorderly subject at Sweeney Field. Officers responded and escorted the individual off campus.

Public Safety located a wallet near Sweeney Field which contained identification. The owner of the wallet was contacted and responded to Public Safety to claim custody of the wallet.

September 10 Public Safety notified Facilities Management of graffiti on a light pole fixture on City Avenue adjacent to the Chapel of St. Joseph.

Public Safety was notified of a female exiting the store without paying for a book.

Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the female.

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from

a student entering the Merion Gardens Apartments.

September 11 An area resident of the 2000 block of North 63rd Street notified Public Safety of a loud party in the block. The Philadelphia Police Detail Team was notified and arrived in the block at which time they dispersed the party.

vealed no signs of smoke or fire.

Public Safety was notified of water leaking from the ceiling on the second floor of the Barbelin/Lonergan Hall. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a power outage in Merion Gardens, Pennbrook, Lancaster Court, Berwick Road and parts of the Maguire Campus. Facilities Management was notified. Power was restored.

Public Safety confiscated drug paraphernalia from a student entering Rashford Hall.

Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in Lancaster Court Hastings. The building was evacuated and the Philadelphia Fire Department was called to the scene. Investigation revealed no signs of smoke or fire.

Philadelphia police was notified by an area resident of a loud party hosted by St. Joe’s students in the 4300 block of Manayunk Avenue, Manayunk. Officers responded and dispersed the crowd.

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The results are in: Rankings explained Karen Funaro ’16 Assistant News Editor

Escort boundaries defined Katherine Grygo ’16 Hawk Staff

Some Saint Joseph’s University students feel that they are misled to believe that no matter where they are, they can call Public Safety and be picked up by an escort.

University students have recently voiced complaints that when they have called Public Safety for an escort service, they have been told by Public Safety that they are not in an area where they can be picked up.

John Gallagher, director of Public Safety and Security, stated that Public Safety is not to be used as a taxi service.

“The purpose of the escort is to safely transport the members to different locations that are reasonably close to the campus,” said Gallagher. “However, it is not intended to serve as a taxi service. We are not intended to transport to locations such as Center City Philadelphia, Roxborough, the airport, and 30th Street Station.”

Public Safety escorts have specific boundaries from where they will pick up students. Gallagher explained that the farthest northern boundary is to Presidential Boulevard on City Avenue, the farthest southern boundary is to Lancaster Avenue, the farthest western boundary is to North Highland Avenue located in Lower Merion, and the farthest eastern boundaries include Gainor Road, Malvern Avenue, Hayes Avenue, Ford Road, and Monument Road.

Gallagher stressed that it is a service for students to use to their advantage when they feel uncomfortable to get to locations themselves.

Some students, however, feel as if they cannot rely on Public Safety’s escort service. Kelly Gaines, ’16, spoke of how last semester, she called for an escort service late one evening and was left waiting.

“I waited for 45 minutes and they never came,” said Gaines.

Gaines then walked by herself and felt uncomfortable. Instances like this can become dangerous when students must walk the streets of Philadelphia alone at night.

Despite some student complaints, the escort service at St. Joe’s is one of the services that Public Safety say they are proud to offer to members of the university community.

“The escort service is a supplement to the shuttle service and is provided during the times that the shuttle service does not operate,” Gallagher said.

In the Public Safety Escort Policy, they boast about escorts being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They also explain how they are provided after dark to and from your vehicle off campus and how Public Safety offers walking escorts to and from shuttle stops on the main campus.

Some students, like Genevieve Philbin,’16, find the Public Safety limitations to be perfectly acceptable and has found Public Safety most helpful.

“They took me to the Merion Gardens Post Office,” said Philbin. “The Public Safety Officer was really friendly… He waited for me to go in and talk to the post man and then he took me back to my dorm.”

Despite the many benefits students reap from this service, some still feel as if it does not fulfill all of their needs.

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or the 16th consecutive year, Saint Joseph’s University has been ranked in the top 15 among 193 various regional institutions in the north according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of “Best Colleges.” This year, the university ranked at number 11.

These national rankings are based on a number of various different components.

The overall ranking of each school is based on a criterion that includes size of faculty, retention rates, class size, and alumni contributions.

For the specialty rankings, each one of the disciplines is voted upon by deans of business schools throughout the country.

Each dean receives a ballot that lists all of the accredited schools, from which they rank the overall school from one to five.

They are then asked to list the schools they feel have the best individual programs and rank those as well, which is why each school is not ranked in every single discipline. The deans choose only the disciplines from each school that they feel are the strongest for that particular year.

“All seven of our academic departments have been ranked in the top 25 over the last two years by U.S. News, and there is no other school in Philadelphia that has that—not even Penn,” said Joseph DiAngelo, dean of the Haub School of Business. “It is quite an honor and we are very proud of it, and that is a tribute to the students and the faculty.”

Tenaya Darlington, M.F.A., associate professor of English, was also excited about the ranking for the university and the College of Arts and Sciences.

“I think that people who are looking to go to college pay attention to these rankings, and for that reason I think that it’s exciting that we have continually ranked high for our part of the country,” said Darlington. “I’m proud of it, and I hope it continues to attract great students like the ones I’ve been working with for the past eight years.”

Students are also joining in on the excitement, with some feeling that a high ranking will attract prospective students, giving the university an advantage over others in the surrounding area.

“I think that it’s really good for the school…” said William Santichi, ’14. “[This is] allowing St. Joe’s to become really well known and a school that is finally a destination where kids who are applying to college want to come to.”

Along with the university being ranked 11th, as a whole, the Haub School of Business received a ranking of its own.

It was ranked 101 for Best Undergraduate Business Programs, and received rankings in each discipline as well. The Haub insurance program was ranked at number 11, and marketing (entertainment, food, international, pharmaceutical & healthcare, and sports) was placed at number 13.

DiAngelo spoke about how the national profile of the school has increased greatly due to the rankings, as well as the size of the school.

“Our plan was to increase the size of the school and to increase the visibility and the reputation of the school, and one of the ways was to try to get in the rankings,” said DiAngelo. “We have grown from 1,300 undergraduate students in 2000, and we now are over 25,000 students this year—making us the largest Jesuit business school.”

DiAngelo also made note of the fact that people are always surprised when they hear that statistic.

“People still view us as a small school on City Avenue, so when they realize that we are one of the largest business schools in the country, they are surprised,” said DiAngleo.

News Briefs “

This is the consequence of years of underfunding transit.”

– SEPTA general manager Joseph Casey

SEPTA’S ‘DOOMSTAY PLAN’ SEPTA has drafted a plan to eliminate nine of its 13 rail lines, shorten two others, close a subway line, and convert trolley routes to bus lines if the state does not come up with more money to fund public transit this year. The plan would begin next year and continue until 2023. SEPTA estimates the plan would cost it at least 40 million passengers a year, about 12 percent of its ridership. (Philly.com)

Delhi gang rape: 4 sentenced to death An Indian court has sentenced four men, Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Thakur, and Pawan Gupta, to death for the gang rape and murder of a student in Delhi. This case led to violent protests across India and new laws against rape. The woman, 23, was attacked on a bus and died two weeks later from internal injuries sustained during the attack.

(BBC)

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FIRE!

FLOOD!

The Sept. 12 fire that blazed through the oldest section of the Seaside Park boardwalk in New Jersey spread out of control within 15 minutes and continued as firefighters fought it into the night. More than 30 businesses were taken out in the four-block stretch. (Philly.com)

Floodwaters forced thousands of people from their homes in Colorado last week. Rain continues to fall down Colorado’s Front Range, which has received more than 15 inches of rain this week.

Four people have been confirmed dead. By Saturday morning, the National Guard had evacuated nearly 800 people by air and ground. (AP)

Florida girl bullied for months before suicide For almost a year, as many as 15 girls ganged up on 12-year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick and picked on her, authorities say, by bombarding her with online messages. Authorities have seized computers and cellphones from some of the girls as they decide whether or not to press charges. (AP)

UN to confirm chemical use in Syria

The United Nations (UN) has confirmed “unequivocally and objectively” that chemical weapons have been used in Syria. Though blame has not been attributed, a UN report says sarin was used in a rocket attack in Damascus last month. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said, “This is a war crime.” (BBC)

12 victims killed in shooting at D.C. Navy Yard At least 13 people, including one gunman, were killed in a shooting Monday morning at a naval office building not far from Capitol Hill and the White House. Police officials said that at least two police officers were shot, and that three people were in critical condition by press time Monday. (New York Times)

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Unexpected expense increase causes tensions

Continued HEALTH CARE, from Pg. 1

At the end of the last fiscal year, the amount budgeted for each university expense was determined based on student enrollment. A system of benchmarking and educated projections was used to allocate the budget.

“The university looks a year ahead and says, ‘We think we can enroll ‘x’ number of undergrads, ‘y’ number of part-time adults, and ‘z’ number of grad credit hours.’

Then you back the budget into that by benchmarking,” said Lunardi.

Using this method, the university determined the amount of health care expenses that the 2013-14 fiscal year budget could accommodate.

Some faculty members find the unexpected six percent increase upsetting.

“Two words to describe this situation are deeply disappointing and morally troubling,” said Weidner.

Members of ABFC and other employee representation committees are frustrated with the decision to make employees pay the under-budgeted amount.

They say that this has not been the only instance in which faculty members’ voices have not been heard.

“The general idea of the faculty is that there is very little trust for anything the administration does at the moment,” said Vincent McCarthy, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and professors representative of ABFC. Murray spoke of a systematic trend in decreasing employee benefits in recent years at the university.

“We used to be a place that really took care of its employees,” said Murray. “We might not have been able to pay them the highest salaries, but we had good benefits, very good benefits.”

Monthly insurance rates will increase anywhere from nine percent to 200 percent, according to Weidner. The difference in this percentage will affect employees with lower salaries the most because the rates are not determined according to salaries.

To make the rate change more bearable for employees, the ABFC has recommended that the university front at least part of the increased prices. In an email sent to employees and administration, the ABFC said: “Given the magnitude of the increase in rates, the university should increase the amount originally budgeted to eight percent. Doing otherwise would result in an undue hardship on employees, particularly those with lower incomes.”

This request from ABFC was denied by university leadership although employees did not front all of the burden. The university worked to reorganize plan structures to even out the change in the budget.

“The six percent difference was not entirely passed onto all employees, as some of it was absorbed by the revisions made by the administration and faculty advisory groups, of which the ABFC was a part of,” said Lunardi.

The most popular health care plans among employees are the Health Maintenance Organization provided-plan and the High Deductible Health Plan

(HDHP). The HDHP is what Lunardi says he considers the “Cadillac plan,” because of its higher expenses and benefit offerings.

The largest possible increase for members of the HMO plan is $60 per month, a maximum increase of $720 per year.

The university share of the increase brought on by the “Cadillac plans” is considerably higher than the faculty and staff share because, as Lunardi maintained, quality health care is a high priority for the university.

Lunardi also stressed that the university is making

efforts to increase the availability of health care plans and benefits to all university staff members.

“Every division of the university was given the opportunity to have a private session with a benefits counselor and to discuss every form of health care and to give feedback and receive the proper information,” said Lunardi.

Though some university employees are upset by the budget, those in administration insist that this decision was made in as reasonably and balanced a manner as was possible.

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E-books in, paper out

By CJ DeMille ’16 Special to The Hawk

According to Francis A. Drexel Library records, Saint Joseph’s University students have begun to favor digital books over print versions.

“There’s been a clear drop in circulation over the last two to three years,” explained Margaret Foster, a circulation assistant at the library.

In fact, so many students use digital copies of books that the library now combines both print and e-books in recording circulation data.

This trend in favoring e-books seems to extend across the country.

According to a study done by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, in 2010, 80 percent of Americans had not purchased an e-book. By May 2011, Amazon.com reported selling 105 e-books for every 100 hardcover and paperback books combined. This included

books without e-versions and excluded free e-books.

This trend continued with 23 percent of Americans reporting having read e-books in 2012, compared to 16 percent in 2011, according to a Pew Research Center report.

E-Books have also proved to be cost effective.

Amazon.com reports that students can save up to 80 percent with Kindle textbooks over printed textbooks.

While the number of e-books being purchased is rising quickly, fewer and fewer hardcover and paperback books are being read.

However, some students, like Chrissy Bachinsky, ’16, still prefer a printed book.

“For class I like a physical book because I feel like I can take notes write in it, whereas on the computer it’s hard to take notes,” said Bachinsky.

Salwa Abed, G.S., prints-out online articles and e-books.

“It’s easier for me, because English is not my first language, so sometimes I need to translate and I like to mark and highlight the important lines,” said Abed.

E-reader producers like Amazon.com are attempting to combat this by allowing readers to highlight and make notes on the devices.

Despite the slight drop in printed book sales, the boom in sales of e-books shows that more and more people are willing to devote more time to reading.

Overall book sales rose 6.2 percent in 2012 according to the Association of American Publishers, with e-books representing nearly 23 percent of all sales. This proves that the convenience and cost efficacy of e-books may continue to increase the amount of time and money spent on reading.

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Students say experience will not pay bills Continued INTERNSHIPS, from Pg.1 Another problem that some labor analysts have with unpaid internships occurs when students simply cannot take on a summer internship because of a financial hardship. Because some students do not have the same financial stability as others, they must spend their summer saving up for tuition, textbooks, and/or living costs.

This eliminates them from the possible pool of unpaid interns.

Brenna Dinon, ’14, an English and communication studies double major at St. Joe’s, has struggled with balancing finances while being an unpaid intern multiple times before. All of the three internships she has completed thus far have had no compensation, and this has put a strain on her professional and personal life.

During a summer social media-based internship, she was forced to take on a second job at a restaurant. Dinon said that she sometimes worked 12-plus hour days.

“It’s hard because you want to get the experience of building up your resume, but at the same time, you need to make money too, so it was struggle,” said Dinon.

When preparing for an internship program during her study abroad semester in London, she was informed last minute that a worker’s visa would be required. This added another $500 in expenses on top of the everyday cost of lunch, transport, and tuition fees, because she was still taking classes.

When she finally started at the London-based public relations firm, Dinon quickly realized that although her position may look good on paper, she would be per-

forming some of the stereotypical intern tasks that made for a very long day.

“Because you were the intern, people would kind of bombard you with the stupid menial tasks that no one really wants to do,” said Dinon. “Obviously you have to start from the bottom… but that was stressful.”

When college students graduate, future employers expect to see a considerable amount of work experience, but if they were unable to “afford” an internship, they may not have the most impressive resume.

To Doug Dulin, director of franchise development in New York for PepsiCo North America Beverages, internships are a major factor in the hiring process. He actually said that Pepsi often tries to hire college students for full-time employment after completing their internships.

“As a matter of fact, when we do the internship, the goal is to hire them out of it,” said Dulin. “Maybe only three of the five interns pan out, but we have given out many offers. We are absolutely hoping that when they are done, they stick with us.”

According to Dulin, Pepsi’s internship program is paid, but transportation costs are the responsibility of the interns. He said that although the pay is not extravagant, most interns come out of the program happy with the experience.

“I think an intern comes in to really get themselves ready for the long term,” said Dulin. “I think [cost] deters some, but I think those that are really motivated will find a way to make it work.”

The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act

(FLSA) lists six criteria for a person to work without pay legally under an internship. To be legally unpaid, an intern must receive training in an educational environment—but must not displace paid employees by performing work that could be done by them.

An internship must, at its core, be for the benefit of the intern. The intern and the employer must also be at an equal understanding of the terms of the agreement before starting to work together.

Students must be careful when choosing an internship because some companies still defy these restrictions, according to Shafer.

“Students should be careful and read the job description as much as they can,” said Shafer. “We see some postings flying in the face of those five standards. We’re clued in to look for that … We don’t recommend Craigslist for internships.”

To Shafer, internships are still an invaluable experience for students. At both unpaid and paid internships, students learn the skills necessary to succeed later in their careers and learn what they do and do not enjoy.

The disparity in pay between industries is something that Shafer sees not only in career placement, but also in internship placements. When helping students find internships in fashion, she says, it is extremely hard to find paid positions.

“Some industries just always pay and some never pay,” said Shafer. “Typically, accounting, computer science, and engineering are paid positions. [Those industries]

don’t go for free labor.”

Dinon attributes her work experiences in public relations and communications to many of her previous issues with acquiring paid internships. She does, however, hope that a paid position is the next step in her career path.

“At this point, I want to be paid,” said Dinon. “I deserve to get paid. It gets frustrating because you want to move forward in your career, but you have to also make money at some point.”

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The statistics fromclass Classof of2012 2012 says The statistics from the say“Yes” “yes” Average Salary Students with internship experience

Students without internship experience

One of the findings in the Class of 2012 Career Destinations Survey was that graduates who reported having completed at least one internship prior to graduation had an average salary of $45,800.

Graduates who had no internship experience had an average salary of $35,000. (this was for undergraduate, day students).

(Source: SJU Career Developing Center)

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“Chick-fil-A is a no,” said Joseph Lunardi, assistant vice president for marketing communications at Saint Joseph’s University.

University President C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., ’72, called a cabinet meeting together in early September to discuss the pros and cons of adding the popular fast food joint to the main campus after a bid from ARAMARK. Cosi’s lease expires at the end of the school year, and the university has been working with ARAMARK to find a suitable replacement.

Staff from the Office of Mission and Identity, the Office of Student Life, and various other university offices made up the advisory group. After a few days of deliberation, they presented their findings and the opinions of several faculty and student groups to Sarah F. Quinn, ’89, M.B.A. ’09, assistant vice president in the office of the president. Quinn then brought this information to the attention of Gillespie.

“The idea was not to pursue it particularly if he had reservations on how it could impact the campus climate in terms of morale and the various constituencies that we served,” said Lunardi.

“We were informed by email the next day that he decided to ask administrative services and AR-

AMARK for different options.”

At the next cabinet meeting, Gillespie reaffirmed that this was his decision.

Lunardi said that this result is a combination of business and student body research. The final decision, however, was based upon a rejection of the ideals that Chick-fil-A stands upon.

“Fundamentally, we just don’t think it’s what we stand for,” said Lunardi. “There are so many food options out there, why choose one that is going to have so many objections before they open the door?”

In a statement from the St. Joe’s Gay/Straight Alliance, the group said that they were excited to hear the news: “GSA is proud to be a representative of the SJU community because not only is our school supportive of us through their words and mission statement, but also through their actions.

Knowing that St. Joe’s is supportive and inclusive comforts us because we know we can always feel at home on Hawk Hill.”

At this point, there is no word yet from ARAMARK on other possible vendors to replace Cosi.

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The plight of the unpaid intern Editor in Chief Marissa Marzano ’14 MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Murphy ’14 COPY CHIEF Abby Riviello ’14 Business Director Hannah Lynn ’14 Asst Business Director Nick Gianfrancesco ’16 Faculty Advisor 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 Joe Lacitignola ’14 SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Jillian Gardner ’16

Brewing coffee, ordering lunch, and making copies have become stereotypical descriptions of the college internship. While these impressions prevail, they are far from the truth.

In fact, many interns perform tasks vital to their workplaces.

Compiling research data, operating social media profiles, and managing client accounts have come to dominate the intern’s daily routine. Unfortunately, while an intern’s duties have increased, their compensation has not.

Proponents of unpaid internships argue that the experience gained through these opportunities is more valuable than monetary compensation. Although gaining experience is an important part of our education, it doesn’t pay the bills. With rent payments, book costs, and the rising price of tuition, many students simply cannot afford to forgo a paying job to participate in an unpaid internship. Therefore, many talented students are excluded from this process, as they must instead focus on meeting their financial needs.

Additionally, many students who have an unpaid internship often find themselves forced to pay out-of-pocket for transportation costs and other expenses.

Although it is not reasonable to expect that all organizations will be able to pay their interns regular salaries, an honest effort must

be made to ensure that students are not paying for their unpaid experience.

One of the most attractive aspects of internships for many students is the ability to earn academic credit. In fact, many major programs at Saint Joseph’s University now require students to complete an internship as a component of their degree. However, the fact that students must still pay normal tuition costs to gain credit is unreasonable. We pay tuition in order to compensate our professors and maintain our facilities; therefore, paying for our internship indicates that it costs $3,800 to process a form.

To improve this situation, either businesses should cover the costs of earning academic credit or universities should stop charging their students to complete an internship experience.

The issue of unpaid internships affects a majority of students on Hawk Hill. As students preparing to enter a competitive workforce, we seek to take advantage of every opportunity presented before us. However, planning for our future while maintaining our current financial stability is often a difficult task. Therefore, students, universities, and businesses must work together to devise a creative and pragmatic solution to improve the plight of the unpaid intern.

n. a term for slang used by students of Saint Joseph’s Univeristy to refer to places and spaces around campus.

Marissa Marzano ’14 Editor in Chief

The Perch- noun- This is the student hangout located next to Campion Student Center. It features comfortable sofas, pool and ping-pong tables, a computer lab, and a free soda fountain. Students often frequent it as a place to hang out, study, and take advantage of the variety of programs run by the Student Union Board, including movie nights and free food.

The Fish Bowl- noun- An all-glass room inside of Campion Student Center, where groups and organizations meet for activities. It’s also available to eat lunch in and work on homework when the cafeteria and library become overcrowded.

Swipe Side- noun- This is the traditional dining hall side of Campion, where students use their ID card to gain access to the all-you-can-eat dining hall.

Borgia-Lannon- noun- A term most frequently used by seniors at St. Joe’s to refer to the upperclassmen apartment building, Lannon Hall. Up until the 2011-2012 academic year, this building was known as Borgia Hall, and created some confusion when it was renamed after former president, Timothy Lannon, S.J. Double- Dip- noun- A phenomenon that occurs when the St. Joe’s basketball team wins and Villanova University loses. Seeing Villanova fail makes the Hawks’ victory even sweeter!

Holy War- noun- This term is used to describe the annual meeting between St. Joe’s and Villanova’s men’s basketball teams, due to the intense rivalry between the two schools.

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Give me liberty! (or at least sanity) Joseph Cerrone ’14

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Opinions Editor

Give me liberty or give me death!” While Patrick Henry used this declaration in 1775 to convince his fellow Virginians to support the Revolutionary War, it would not be surprising to hear those same words uttered in 2013.

No, not by historical reenactors, but by politically fatigued members of Congress as they search for an escape from the insanity that has taken over Capitol Hill. No one denies that there is partisan gridlock in Washington, but no one agrees on how to end it. The dysfunction has reached an all-time high, with the past Congress being the least productive in the nation’s history and this fall’s showdown on the budget and debt ceiling threatening unknown consequences.

Although the central problem plaguing our government is one of attitude and not structure, there are several basic changes to our system that could mitigate the divisive political culture of our day. While not enough to completely bridge the partisan gap, here are a few reforms that could at least restore some sanity to our political process.

Electoral reform: American elections are longer, costlier, and less uniform than those in almost every other democracy. A wide variety of federal and state laws regulate when and how we elect the leaders of our country, leading to a complicated system that varies state by state. A basic way to simplify the system is to shorten the legal length of election campaigns and to standardize voting processes.

Less time battling in election campaigns would decrease the opportunities for politicians to move to the extremes and demonize their opponents.

Furthermore, standardized voting machines and ballots would provide consistency and equality to the system and avoid unnecessary flukes, such as Florida’s notorious butterfly ballots of the 2000 presidential election. A bill

While Americans may not share Patrick Henry’s fear for our liberty, we should all begin to seriously worry about our sanity. similar to the 2002 Help America Vote Act could provide investment for electronic voting machines to be installed across the country, empowering states to improve their voting systems and ensure that every vote counts.

However, the most urgent electoral reform needed is a revision of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which was struck down by the Supreme Court in June 2013. This statute required certain states with a history of racial discrimination to obtain federal preclearance before changing their

voting practices. The Court ruled that the formula used in the law was outdated, but that Congress could rewrite it using current statistics. Renewing the law is vital to ensuring the integrity of our electoral system.

During this debate, Congress could also attempt to devise a solution to the menace of gerrymandering. Gerrymandering occurs when politicians use their power to redraw state voting maps in a way that unfairly benefits their political party. This tactic has been used by both Republicans and Democrats, and members of both parties should be open to developing a standardized formula for the non-partisan creation of voting districts.

Congressional term limits: One of the most salient causes of partisanship in Congress is political careerism.

Instead of seeing political representation as a public service, it has become a well-paying profession for a small group of elites.

Politicians who have spent decades in Washington often lose the virtuous goals that originally prompted them to seek elected office; instead they become overwhelmed by the influence of lobbies and special interests. Recently the fear of primary challenges and losing reelection has prompted many politicians to move to political extremes, a move that satisfies their base and makes compromise impossible.

See POLITICAL, Pg. 8

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The people’s pope Francis reignites spark in Church Joseph Cerrone ’14 Opinions Editor

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peculation, curiosity, and a sense of excitement preceded the papal conclave of March 2013.

Despite the worldwide attention garnered by the resignation of Benedict XVI, the prospect of a maverick candidate being elected to the highest office in the Roman Catholic Church seemed impossible.

Then came Pope Francis.

From the moment he was presented to the world on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Francis has made it clear that it will not be business as usual under his leadership. Rejecting traditional protocol, he wore a simple white cassock, spoke off-the-cuff, and asked the people to bless him before he blessed them. This was only a taste of what was to come; the pope’s first months in office saw him eschew numerous traditions, embrace simplicity, and campaign for social justice.

Just as the reforms of the Second Vatican Council let in a “breath of fresh air,” Francis has reignited a spark that has long been missing in the Church. His openness and accessibility illustrate the servant leadership extolled by Jesus in the Gospels and has made Francis not a distant leader, but the people’s pope.

One of the most endearing aspects of Francis’ identity is his commitment to simplicity and humility. Foregoing the pomp and circumstance that traditionally follows the pontiff, he has opted for a meeker image that makes him more relatable to ordinary people. By living in a humble apartment in the Vatican guest house, wearing simple garments, and washing the feet of the inmates of a youth prison, including women and Muslims, the pope has set an example of humble service for others to follow.

True to his Jesuit identity, Francis has not shied away from the Church’s teachings on social justice; instead, he has urged Christians to encounter God in the margins of society. He has compared sweatshops to modern-day slavery and has offered a vocal criticism of economic systems that place money over human dignity. This theme of his papacy was revealed during one of his first audiences, when he said, “How I would like a Church that is poor and is for the poor!” By reaching out to those forgotten

by society, exemplified best during his papal trip to a Brazilian favela (slum), Francis has demonstrated a sincere commitment to care for the last and the least.

His strong emphasis on poverty and justice also means that Francis has decreased the attention on traditional hot-button social issues, such as abortion and same-sex marriage. Although the Photo from Flikr/Semilla Luz pope will clearly not change the Church’s teachings on these topics, he has instead chosen to encounter controversy with a sense of openness and mercy. For example, when asked about the issue of homosexuality, Francis said, “If a person is gay...who am I to judge them?” He has called for the development of a more profound theology of women in the Church, and during a homily in May, stated that even atheists who live moral lives can go to heaven. While none of his comments are revisions of Catholic doctrines, they represent a significant change in style and tone that place compassion over judgment.

Some will say that the fanfare surrounding the new pope is unmerited, caused by media hype and symbolic changes that do not address central problems within the Church. It is true that the pope must soon offer concrete plans for reforming the Church; however, his actions have already demonstrated he refuses to maintain the status quo. By highlighting the Church’s message of love and service, the pope has increased goodwill and led many to reconsider their faith. His personally appointed advisers, both lay and ordained, will begin work in October on reforming the Vatican bureaucracy, which has become a priority for most leaders of the Church.

Since his election six months ago, Francis has held the attention of the world, becoming a topic of intense interest to news broadcasts, social media, and Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His first impression has been quite positive, as he has developed a humble style and honest tone that have won him numerous fans. Looking forward, he must begin to find solutions to several urgent crises that face the Church.

Based on what the world has learned about Francis thus far, it is not far-fetched to expect he still has several more surprises in store.

What happened to KONY 2012?

Victoria Lydon ’17 Special to The Hawk

If you had any form of a social networking account in March 2012, you probably came into contact with Invisible Children’s campaign, KONY 2012.

Joseph Kony, founder of The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has been abducting the youth of central Africa and turning them into child soldiers for over 25 years. By manipulating their impressionable minds, he has used these children to affect mass

atrocities throughout Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In response to this situation, Invisible Children decided to devise an experiment. By releasing the film KONY 2012, they asked the questions, “Could an online video make an obscure war criminal famous? And if he were famous, would the world work together to stop him? Or would it let him remain at large?”

To many, the answer is clear.

Whether you questioned the organization’s financial structure,

purchased the campaign’s bright red t-shirt, or composed a tweet or status update regarding the video, you made Kony famous.

Communities worldwide became aware of his actions and consequently the horrific nature of the LRA. Kony was even featured on an episode of Oprah, in which she interviewed one of the founders of Invisible Children, Jason Russell (yes, he had his clothes on this time). It’s safe to say that once you’re on Oprah, you’ve really made it big.

See INVISIBLE, Pg. 9

Unfiltered:

We asked, Hawks responded

How do you think St. Joe’s should use the Cardinal’s Residence?

Brendan Szefinski, ’17

Cami Redfern, ’16

Kayla Lane, ’16

Michael Leahy, ’14

Ariana Rivero, ’17

Rachel Garner, ’16

“I would probably want it turned into a nice field for the club sports to get more time on, because I know I have practice at 11 at night and that’s not fun, so probably an area for more people to go to and just play on.”

“I think they should turn the Cardinal’s Residence into a parking lot.”

“I definitely think that the new Cardinal building should be a new food hall, like Campion, but better.”

“I think the Cardinal’s Residence should be turned into a community garden space, sort of like a park. That’ll never be done, but I think that it can definitely be used as a community building area and something that a lot of students can contribute to.”

“I think they should turn it into an American Gladiator arena.”

“I think they’re going to turn it into a parking lot, or at least I hope they’re going to turn it into a parking lot.”

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regeared Blurred standards S.U.B. Campus events to target Cyrus controversy reveals gender bias Angela Christaldi ’17 Special to The Hawk

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he days of Hannah Montana are long gone for Miley Cyrus.

Over the last few weeks, Cyrus has caused her fair share of controversy. Her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards with Robin Thicke had Twitter and Facebook ablaze with comments about its impropriety. People immediately criticized her, but never once made any comments about Thicke’s questionable behavior.

Controversy struck Cyrus yet again on Sept. 9, when the video for her newest single, “Wrecking Ball,” was released to the public.

If people would bother to listen to the lyrics, they would realize that it’s a poignant song about the complexities of love and relationships. With lines such as, “I came in like a wrecking ball/I never hit so hard in love/All I wanted was to break your walls/But all you did was wreck me,” Cyrus seems to be lamenting a broken relationship. However, people seem to be only focusing on the video, in which a semi- to completely nude Cyrus swings on a wrecking ball and seductively handles a sledgehammer.

Art is a difficult thing and can be interpreted in different ways, but I believe that these decisions were made in a way to display the vulnerability showcased in the lyrics.

Cyrus has been publicly attacked for the way she decided to perform. However, if a male singer, such as Thicke, decided to make a video featuring nearly nude women and sing about sexual objectification of women, he could get away with it.

And that is exactly what Thicke did.

I don’t know what decade Thicke is living in, but women don’t need liberation.

“Blurred Lines,” his most famous single, was called the song of the summer by radio stations across the nation. The song itself features misogynistic lyrics, such as, “He was close, tried to domesticate you/But you’re an animal, baby it’s in your nature/Just let me liberate you.” The video features Thicke surrounded by halfdressed women, the same women about whom he is singing. The video was parodied by students at Auckland University in Australia; their parody went viral, but was then removed by YouTube for

“violating community standards,” the same standards which are violated by Thicke’s video.

To me, the lines aren’t blurred at all: the double standard in this society is reaching ridiculous levels. If a woman chooses to use her body to display the vulnerability that is the message of her song, she is called any number of awful names. A man, though, can sing about objectifying women to the point of setting back the standards of equality and can receive several awards for his efforts.

I don’t know what decade Thicke is living in, but women don’t need liberation. We do, however, need to stop being ridiculed for personal choices, whether they are showcased online or on television, or if they occur in daily life. Cyrus may seem like she is spiraling out of control, but she does not deserve all of the negativity that she is experiencing. This is especially true because male artists can get away with just as much and have no backlash from the mainstream media.

If the double standards that have been ingrained into our modern culture ever become lessened or eradicated, perhaps female artists will be able to have as much artistic license as males.

But for now, unfortunately, we live in a world where controversy and a catchy tune take precedence over lyrical quality, creativity, and equality in artistic standards and performance.

Political reforms needed now Continued GIVE, from Pg. 6 In order to end this insanity, Congressional term limits should be imposed. A reasonable suggestion would be three terms for senators and nine terms for representatives. Since senators serve sixyear terms and the tenure of a representative is two years, this would allow each class of legislator to serve 18 years in Congress. While not a complete solution, this reform would help politicians focus less on running for reelection and more on doing the job they were elected to do.

Voting reform on Capitol Hill: A final recommendation for a return to sanity involves a slight change in the way the Senate operates. The use of the filibuster has allowed a minority of senators to obstruct the will of the majority. No longer do politicians give 10-hour speeches in order to delay legislation; merely the threat can bring the entire political process to a standstill.

While abolishing the filibuster would be a

mistake and unfairly decrease the voice of the minority, exceptions must be made in its use. For example, when confirming presidential nominees to fill term-limited positions, such as the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) director, the Senate should provide a simple up-down vote within 60 days of the nomination. Such a rule would prevent the filibuster from bringing government agencies to a standstill, but also retain minority rights in the legislature.

The likelihood that these suggestions will be adopted any time soon is extremely thin. Members of both parties will find points of contention to debate and these proposals are too general to make good legislation. Regardless of how it is done, something must change in Washington to end the reckless behavior of our representatives.

While Americans may not share Patrick Henry’s fear for our liberty, we should all begin to seriously worry about our sanity.

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Catharine Gaylord ’16 Special to The Hawk

Almost everyone on campus can remember going to an event sponsored by the Student Union Board during their freshmen year, but how many can say they ever attended one after that?

In recent years, the Student Union Board (S.U.B.) has only targeted freshmen for their events, writing off upperclassmen as too difficult of a challenge.

However, because of the dwindling attendance numbers at their events, S.U.B. is revamping their programs to be more appealing to upperclassmen this year.

Instead of holding two programs on both Friday and Saturday nights, there will be only one program with double the budget. These larger, more extravagant events aim to be exciting enough to draw both freshmen and upperclassmen interest, as well as compete with the draw of weekend parties—something the smaller events in the past had trouble doing. In addition, S.U.B. is expanding their advertising to include social media, with the hopes that now they can reach the upperclassmen that do not frequent Campion or have time to read the banners and flyers posted throughout campus.

Although this semester seems to be somewhat of a test for their new initiative, there are a number of programs that are sure to be successful with upperclassmen. S.U.B.’s New York City trip has already managed to create a lot of hype, even though tickets will not even go on sale until later this month. The trip promises a backstage tour of NBC Studios, along with a trip to see “Wicked.”

This is definitely an improvement from last year, when their New York City trip only offered to visit a number of common tourist attractions such as the Empire State Building. Improvements to more common events, such as Restau-

rant Week and comedy performances, also pose to increase the number of students in attendance.

Even though it seems that S.U.B. will be successful in increasing attendance with their improved programming, some question whether this initiative will be a positive improvement for the university as a whole. If these events are geared towards upperclassmen, will there still be enough room for freshmen? Additionally, the idea behind having school-sponsored events on weekend nights was always to provide an alternative to partying. With the dramatic change in the direction of their programming, will S.U.B. still be able to serve these purposes?

The answer seems to be yes.

Although these programs aren’t targeted solely at freshmen anymore, they aren’t excluding them either. The programs this year offer additional benefits to freshmen, as they will not only become acquainted with their environment and their peers, but also meet upperclassmen.

Since the programs are held on Friday or Saturday nights, they seem to be more effective in drawing students away from partying. In the past, programming only attracted those who already didn’t wish to drink. However, now the caliber of the programs will draw in students who would normally go out and party. So even though S.U.B. doesn’t offer a party alternative every single weekend night of the semester, they are being more effective at fulfilling their purpose of encouraging students to participate in non-alcoholic activities.

Hopefully this trend of bigger and better events with more upperclassmen involvement continues, as it seems to be a positive improvement for the university and its students.

Catharine Gaylord, ’16, is a member of the Student Union Board.

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Philly schools in crisis Invisible Children City raises funds for struggling district Marty Farrell ’17 Special to The Hawk

Philadelphia’s school budget crisis has gone from bad to worse.

The situation reached a new point of despair on Sept. 11, when Mayor Michael Nutter asked citizens to donate money in order to purchase school supplies for the city’s public and charter schools.

The city of Philadelphia has set a goal of raising $500,000 by Oct. 15 (just under one month away).

The city has put $200,000 into the fund in hopes of giving it a kick-start and to show citizens that their government is actually trying to help. On top of this $200,000, Saint Joseph’s University alumnus James J. Maguire Sr., ’58, has donated $100,000 to the cause through his non-profit foundation. The money collected through this campaign will be used to purchase the necessary classroom supplies.

So what is there to make of the mayor’s request, or as he put it, “challenge”? Is it a disgrace that our government claims it cannot afford to supply its schools with simple necessities like paper and pens? Is it preposterous to ask the citizens of Philadelphia to donate money to a government that already collects a significant amount of tax dollars every year?

Maybe it is a disgrace and maybe it is a preposterous request, but in times of need it is our duty as citizens and human beings to provide aid. If this goal of $500,000 is not met in due time, countless children will be deprived of a decent education during the school year. We are called to aid a government that, despite its flaws, strives better than any other to serve its citizens. I also believe that prospering suburban school districts are called to serve their neighbor, a damaged Philadelphia School District. In a town known as “The City of Brotherly Love,” we must help our neighbors by donating to this fund.

While at this point in time we need to be charitable, this fund is not an ultimate solution to the problem.

The city and state governments need to come together and form a solution for this funding problem. Government officials and school district employees need to put aside their selfishness and compromise. You can’t always get what you want in tight situations like this, but both parties need to understand that the ultimate priority is education. The education of Philadelphia’s children must take priority over every other concern while solving the funding issue.

Although donating money to Nutter’s school supplies fund will not resolve the financial problems of the Philadelphia School District, it may keep it alive long enough to systematically solve the problem.

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Continued KONY, from Pg. 7 According to Invisible Children, their efforts have allowed them to protect civilians from LRA attacks, which have decreased by 67 percent in the last year. In November 2012, Invisible Children held a peace rally in Washington D.C. in which over 10,000 supporters showed up to prove to the world that empathy isn’t dead and that people care deeply for what is happening to their neighbors across the globe.

Kony has become a household name. One of the LRA’s top commanders, Caesar Achellam, was captured and is now helping other captured child soldiers to escape. Defections of LRA soldiers have been statistically higher in 2012 than in both 2010 and 2011 combined.

However, many continue to wonder what the future holds.

There are still many children being held hostage by Kony and his army. The LRA is simultaneously imposing the displacement of 440,000 people in central Africa.

Do we just sit back and tell ourselves that the job we have done so far is good enough? Do we pretend as if ‘clicktivism’ is enough social justice to for one day?

Or do we move?

Just this month, Invisible Children released their new follow-up campaign to KONY 2012, entitled #zeroLRA. Their website conveys the following message: “It’s up to us to make sure the goal is clear: #zeroLRA. That means zero children abducted from their homes, and zero indicted LRA commanders allowed to roam free.”

Easy enough, right? Wrong again. This campaign entails 100 members of Congress signing a letter to President Obama urging him to commit to ending LRA violence.

It also requires funding ventures like “Come Home” broadcasts, as well as rehabilitation projects for communities affected by LRA violence. Leaders of the Invisible Children movement have made it clear that waiting for Kony to die is not good enough—he must be brought to justice.

You’re probably now wondering, “What can I do to help?”

Read up on what’s currently happening in central Africa. Tweet at your representative. Band together with other Hawks. Show our school, local, and global community that we will stop at nothing.

Where you live shouldn’t matter if you live. Now that’s the Magis.

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Let’s talk about the F-word

Carina Ensminger ’14

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Special to The Hawk

eaders, I have a confession to make. Please sit down and hold onto something.

Ready? Here goes… I’m a feminist. Collective gasp in three. Two. One. Still with me?

Although it may seem strange to think of identifying as a feminist as a coming out process, I have experienced very strong parallels between identifying as a feminist and identifying as queer. Like my sexual orientation, my ideology is an integral part of who I am. Just ask some of my friends – they’ll tell you my catchphrase is “Subvert the gender binary!”

Salience is not the only factor that connects these two aspects of my identity; the stereotypes and misunderstandings inherent to sharing this information are also inarguable parallels. Whenever I openly identify as feminist, I am often overtaken with a nagging apprehension or an unpleasantly consuming desire to explain myself.

Why? Because according to many, feminists hate men.

Feminists think women are better than men. Feminists are aggressive and angry. Feminists are, in a word, crazy.

These stereotypes are not new, but they are still so potent that they continue to color people’s association with the movement. I myself have begun to realize that although I was encouraged to be empowered and confident, I was never encouraged to associate myself with feminism.

So let’s talk about the F-word. Let’s debunk some of these stereotypes and talk about what feminism is and what it is not.

Feminists are individuals who question societal givens. They seek to understand and rectify the oppression inherent in a society stratified by gender, race, socioeconomic status, education, ability, and sexual orientation.

What does that mean exactly?

Feminists do not think that women are better than

Feminists do not think that women are better than men, nor do they seek to put women at the highest social status. men, nor do they seek to put women at the highest social status. We simply want to rectify historical inequalities by changing public policy, altering societal structures, and by spreading public awareness.

There are three waves of feminism. The first wave began in the late 1800s and focused on gaining legal rights for women. These badass, corset-baring babes tirelessly fought to gain basic legal rights for women, including the right to vote and the right to own property.

The second wave of feminism began in the 1960s and focused on social and political gender inequality. This wave sought to combat bias in the workplace, school, and

politics. Burn your bras, anyone?

Third-wave feminism began in the 1990s as a response to the perceived shortcomings of the second and first waves. Third-wave feminism is holistic in its worldview. It seeks to rectify structural inequality not just from a gender perspective, but from an age, race, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, and ability standpoint as well.

What does all that mean?

Feminism is a living, breathing movement. It changes over time depending upon the current needs or issues of the society. Most importantly, feminism as an all-encompassing term is misleading. There are multiple branches of feminism and the thoughts therein are as diverse as the individuals within the movement. In other words, there is no stereotypical feminist.

But the thing that unites this diverse network of social critics and activists is the desire to create a better society than the one we have been born into.

Which leads me to the big question: why did I just tell you I am a feminist?

In this column, I will be frankly and openly discussing a range of controversial topics. I hope that you will keep an open heart and open mind as I give my opinion on issues concerning race, gender, sex, and sexual orientation. My intent is not to impose my beliefs. Rather, it is to encourage you to question the given, and to perhaps look at the world from an entirely different perspective.

Still with me? Please, sit down and hold onto something. We’ve got a lot to cover!

10 9 18 13 A Day in the Life Trainer Steenrod works a new side of the field Denise Sciasci ’15 Special to The Hawk

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mmediately upon entering the weight room in Hagan Arena, you can sense the overwhelming atmosphere of hard work and dedication coming from Saint Joseph’s University’s most passionate athletes.

While this environment thrives on the sweat of the student athletes, it also relies on the leadership of someone else—someone whose passion for sports equals that of the players.

That individual is St. Joe’s strength and conditioning coach, Ben Steenrod.

Steenrod, a graduate of Virginia Tech, walked on to the field as a part of the university’s football team.

However, not too long after, Steenrod suffered a debilitating knee injury that ended his college athletic career.

Despite losing his ability to play, the injury did not keep him away from sports entirely. His passion remained strong, ultimately leading him to explore a new side of the field.

Upon graduating, Steenrod attained many internships and parttime positions in strength and conditioning fields. He settled at St. Joe’s

in 2010 and became an official staff member of the athletic department in the spring of 2011.

For Steenrod, a typical day begins around 5:45 a.m., and does not usually conclude until about 6:00 p.m.

“Every day is different, it really varies by season. We usually see outof-season athletes three to four times a week, while in-season athletes are seen a lot less,” remarked Steenrod.

He works alongside two other full-time strength and conditioning coaches, with whom he enjoys spending each day. Steenrod and the staff work with athletes from each of St. Joe’s sports teams, assisting them in lifting, running, and strength training.

While Steenrod spends most of his day in the weight room with athletes, he also takes occasional trips to the gym or to the field to work alongside the coaches and their teams during practice. This back-and-forth busy schedule is all in a day’s work.

Steenrod said, “It’s almost like we’re a part of the team—we are always around them. Coaches even have dead time, but we don’t.”

Regardless, Steenrod enjoys many aspects of his job, but most es-

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pecially getting to know the students.

“I really enjoy being around sports all day, every day. You get to know the kids you train and see them grow,” added Steenrod.

He also appreciates his daily work attire, which consists of his best pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt.

In his free time, Steenrod enjoys watching both college and professional sports. He also looks forward to visiting his old friends from Virginia Tech, as well as going to see the football games.

Whether he is at work or during his free time, Steenrod likes to support St. Joe’s athletic teams. He noted that going the Hawks’ sporting events is something he truly enjoys doing.

Steenrod’s role as St. Joe’s strength and conditioning coach connects him to the university community as a whole—he feels a part of something bigger.

Steenrod remarked, “Spending most of our time with student athletes, [the staff and I] can’t help but feel a sense of that passionate St. Joe’s school spirit.”

Confronting kale Kristen Pilkington ’14 Hawk Staff As a child, you may have wrinkled your nose at the prospect of eating spinach (or even did so just now), but there is one leafy green vegetable that is sure to have you begging for more: kale.

With numerous nutrients, kale has recently gained widespread attention from health advisors and food critics alike—and its rising popularity in the kitchen shows it.

proper hydration.

8. Kale is a great source of calcium, containing more calcium than milk.

9. It’s infused with fibers and sulfurs that promote the body’s natural detox reactions, keeping your liver healthy.

10. Kale can taste really good!

Ten reasons you should eat kale

Where to buy kale

1. It’s low in calories, high in fiber, and contains zero fat.

One cup of kale has only 36 calories, but five grams of fiber and no fat. .

2. Kale is a great source of iron—it has more iron than beef.

3. It’s high in Vitamin K and contains powerful antioxidants. Eating a diet high in Vitamin K and antioxidants can help protect against certain cancers.

4. Kale regulates the digestive system.

5. Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health.

6. Kale contains high levels of Vitamin A that not only support strong, healthy vision but also help to improve skin health.

7. The high levels of Vitamin C in kale aid the body’s immune system and metabolism, while maintaining

Mushroom and Kale Side Dish Ingredients:

•2 tablespoons olive oil •1 cup kale •4 baby portobello mushrooms

Directions:

1. Line a sauté pan with 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

2. Slice 4 baby mushrooms to the thickness of your liking.

How to select kale 3. Sauté the mushrooms with salt, pepper, and garlic When picking your kale, look for hardy stems with powder for about 3 minutes. firm and deep-colored leaves. The smaller the leaves, 4. Add in 1 cup of kale and sauté for about 1 minute. the richer the flavor will be. Avoid stems that are wilted 5. Add additional spices to your liking. or have yellowing or browning leaves.

Both Trader Joe’s and the Farmers Market in Suburban Square sell nutrient-rich and delicious kale. The Giant in Ardmore also stocks fresh kale for customers.

The healthiest way to cook kale

Steaming kale is by the far the best way to maximize both its nutritional value and its flavor. Fill a pot with roughly two inches of water, bring to a boil, and then add in the kale and steam for five minutes. The steamed kale can be seasoned in a variety of ways to accommodate anyone’s taste buds.

Aside from steaming it, there are also numerous ways to deliciously incorporate kale into any meal. Try the recipe below for a simple and tasty mushroom and kale side dish.

kale chips Ingredients:

•1 large bunch kale, tough stems removed •1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil •1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat to 350°F. 2. Position racks in upper third and center of oven.

3. Drizzle the kale with oil and sprinkle with salt.

4. Using your hands, massage the oil and salt into the kale leaves to evenly coat.

5. Fill a large rimmed baking sheet with a layer of kale, making sure the leaves don’t overlap.

6. Bake for 10 minutes, or until most leaves are crisp.

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Real change Continued KINNEY, from Pg. 1 The organization’s mission focuses on supporting and serving individuals with autism and their families, as well as the extensive education and training of future autism professionals.

Founded by a seven million dollar donation from the Hondras family, whose son was diagnosed with autism, the Kinney Center opened its doors in 2009, with the commencement of its first program following in 2010.

Since its establishment, the organization has and continues to experience tremendous success, enabling the growth and expansion of their programs and resources.

One of the most essential education and training programs is the Kinney SCHOLARS (Students Committed to Helping Others Learn about Autism Research and Support).

St. Joe’s students majoring in interdisciplinary health services (IHS), elementary or special education, or psychology that also have an interest in autism can apply for admission into the Kinney Center’s elite SCHOLARS program.

“It’s wonderful that [SCHOLARS] have the ability to work so closely with children on the spectrum at the undergraduate level,” remarked Katie Anderson, ’14, one of the Kinney SCHOLARS. Accepted SCHOLARS gain invaluable experience in the field of autism, completing 20 hours of training under the supervision of board-certified and licensed professionals.

SCHOLARS work in a hands-on environment planning and implementing lessons, as well as supervising and attending to individuals. They also monitor progress, collect and assess data, and assist with social, behavioral, and educational evaluations.

“I get the chance to make [the kids’] lives better in some way,” said Chris King, ’14, another member of the Kinney SCHOLARS. “The program is great for the kids and great for the students.”

Since its inception, Kinney SCHOLARS has grown from an initial 14 students to an outstanding 84 students.

For Hammond, the overwhelming involvement from students, graduate assistants, and the surrounding community speaks volumes about the organization. People not only want to a part of the Kinney Center, but they want to stay there.

“Even as we grow, every one of our programs has a waiting list, so we know we’re satisfying a need out there,” remarked Hammond.

One of the Kinney Center’s greatest achievements is the partnership it maintains with Wawa, Inc. In 2010, the Kinney Center went through a grant application process to become a beneficiary of Wawa’s coin collection. After presenting their organization to Wawa’s Charity Committee, the Kinney Center was selected for the one open spot on t h e

committee.

Raising more than $160,000 over the course of nine weeks in the first year, the Kinney Center was able to renew their partnership for a second year, in which they brought in over $230,000. After totaling almost $400,000 in the first two years, the Kinney Center has been able to secure its partnership with Wawa every year since.

By the fifth year of their partnership, the Kinney Center hopes to have raised a total of $1 million.

The Kinney Center’s numerous supportive and educational programs are vital to maintaining its thriving partnerships.

Hammond noted, “We’re really the only comprehensive program that has an educational and support service component—we’re addressing the entire life cycle.”

One of its more recent programs is the ASPIRE program, which supports individuals with autism who are accepted to St. Joe’s on their academic merit. These students, still in need of social accommodations and supportive services, are provided with life and social skills, supervised study time, and one-on-one meetings with a case manager.

The program was piloted last year with three students, and this year has increased to eight.

The eight-week-long Social Skills program for children ages three to 18 aids participants in improving communication, verbal, and social skills essential to establishing meaningful relationships with peers, family, teachers, and therapists.

The monthly program Kids Night Out serves both the children and their families by giving parents three hours of respite on Friday nights, while their children participate in various structured activities.

The Kinney Center’s signature program, Camp Kinney, is a five-week summer camp that provides a safe and fun environment for the development of social growth in all of the campers ages three to 14. Integrating an inclusive model, children on the spectrum are paired with a neurotypical child mentor of the same age to promote behavioral and situational learning.

King declared, “Working at Camp Kinney this past summer was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

Working at the camp is a great learning tool for SCHOLARS because they can acquire 30 hours of intensive training, while also helping children with autism to overcome personal challenges.

For individuals on the spectrum who have aged out of Camp Kinney, the Kinney Center piloted the auxiliary camping program—a transitional summer program oriented towards job skill acquisition.

Other adult programs offered are the Adult Life and Social Skills programs, as well as the Adults Night Out program, which are much like the children’s programs of the same name.

Since programs for adults with autism are limited, it is a relief for many parents to have access to a supportive outlet for adult care.

Unlike the children’s programs, however, the adult programs aim to advance independence, particularly with money and food management, meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene and health, and emergency and safety skills.

“We’ve created a complex program to support a complex population,” Hammond remarked. “That’s where we found all of our success—we’ve taken an individualized approach. If a child or adult is having a difficult time in one of our programs, we say, ‘How can we better serve this child by changing our approach?’”

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Amanda Murphy ’14 Managing Editor

ust outside center city Philadelphia, on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, lies a corner café that is both a pleasant surprise and a challenge to the usual image of a chain café.

Steap and Grind, which opened this past June, is unlike most coffee houses and cafés in the area. Not only do they offer “Gimme! Coffee,” and international loose tea, but they also sell teaware and domestic loose teas for home brewing. These can be purchased at their tea shop, Premium Steap.

Customers have the option to either dine in or take out their order. While take-out orders are similar to any café (served in a paper cup or brown bag), Steap and Grind’s unique atmosphere makes for an entirely different dine-in experience.

Their corner space works well—it’s modern, clean and bright, with earthy tones and accents. The walls are painted cool green and the tabletops are wooden. Behind the counter, the walls are lined with shelves full of tin tea canisters, which hold an array of black, green, herbal, oolong, and white loose teas.

The menu is extensive, including Moroccan Mint, a green tea blend from China, and Sweet

Photos by Daniel Hoopes, ’16

Strawberry and Ginger, a European herbal tea blend. Steap and Grind also offers customers an array of delicious food options. From a bagel smeared with crunchy peanut butter, Nutella, or cream cheese, to one of their gourmet sandwiches, there’s something for everyone. Sandwiches, however, are only sold from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The service is fast, and the staff is pleasant and informative.

Before customers decide upon their order, the barista opens the tea canisters and allows the customers to smell the tealeaves. This way, customers can better understand the flavor and strength of their tea choice.

The servers are also full of useful advice. For example, they

# Brad @bradleyb0923 why not just rename the shuttle ‘the struggle bus’?

Juliann @a_sweet_Jem Dear Hotwire, You are ruining our chances of getting homework done.

Fix your internet. Sincerely, everyone in Lancaster. #hotwire #SJU Ryan Fox @Shut_The_Fox_Up Thong song mysteriously coming on the iPod out of nowhere? #sjuroadtrip win for sure Leezus @bigL713 A wad of cash just fell out of my pocket and some rando boy chased me down to give it to me #GoodSamaritan #ThatsTheMagis Ben Chapman @benchapman03 Seeing someone walk into the entrance at the library and then getting stopped by the bars is the highlight of my day Joseph Tront @jobotront

Dude you cannot wear a nova shirt on sju’s campus, that is the ultimate sin #THWND

Melanie Johnsen @melanie_johnsen Seeing all the SJU advertisements at 30th St station makes me feel good about going there #thatsthemagis Dorothy Mantooth @_ferosious

The froyo place on campus has the same hours as Larry’s……soooo theres that

recommend adding some ice before pouring hot water to avoid burning the leaves. This helps maximize both flavor and aroma, While street parking is available to Steap and Grind customers, it is also located around the corner from Berks Station, a stop on the Market-Frankford Line (MFL). Saint Joseph’s University students can take the train from

Overbrook Station to the Market East Station, and then hop on a short subway ride from 11th Street to Berks Station.

Though it may be a bit of a hike from campus, Steap and Grind is a great place for students to de-stress over a calming cup of tea or coffee.

Fall for all

The returns and premieres of fall’s hottest shows Amanda Leithead ’17 Special to The Hawk After a summer spent outdoors soaking up the sun, it’s time for everyone to make their way back inside for the premieres of some of television’s fall favorites. Whether you’re looking forward to reconnecting with the lives of your favorite characters or hoping to get hooked on a new storyline, there are plenty of shows in the coming weeks to satisfy those tel-addictions.

For crime show enthusiasts and fans of “The Practice” and its spinoff, “Boston Legal,” James Spader is back as Raymond “Red” Reddington in NBC’s “The Blacklist.” However, this time, Spader’s character turns to the dark side as one of the FBI’s most wanted. Red surrenders himself with insurance that he can provide them with a blacklist containing the names of the most dangerous criminals unbeknown to the FBI. The catch is that Red will only work with FBI rookie Elizabeth Keen, adding more questions to the true nature of Red’s intentions. “The Blacklist” premiers on Mon., Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. on NBC. For comedy fans, Robin Williams plays Simon Roberts, a childish yet brilliant advertising executive, in CBS’s new sitcom, “The Crazy Ones.” Williams’ character is the father of Sydney, a practical and driven woman who works with him as the creative director of their advertising agency.

The show revolves around the humorous and sentimental struggle of the father and daughter team as they deal with the conse-

quences of Simon’s age and the loss of his previous advertising abilities. “The Crazy Ones,” Williams’ first television series since the ’80s, premieres on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.

Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” should look out—the endearingly hilarious cast of nerds is back for their seventh season. At the conclusion of season six, main character, Leonard, departed on a research trip, leaving behind his girlfriend, Penny, and best friend, Sheldon. Without Leonard to mediate, Penny and Sheldon are forced to deal with their odd relationship and are really butting heads. On the other hand, fans finally saw Raj overcome his fear of talking to girls last season, and will now see him return to the screen as a whole new ladies’ man. Tune into CBS on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. to watch the craziness unfold.

For all you “Gleeks” out there, “Glee” will return briefly to Fox on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Since the untimely death of lead actor, Cory Monteith, many fans are unsure of how the show will continue without him. Monteith’s character, Finn Hudson, will be killed off in the third episode of the upcoming fifth season, after which “Glee” will go on an extended hiatus. The first two episodes of the season, however, will feature a tribute to The Beatles. Hopefully these few episodes will be able to answer last season’s lingering questions about Rachel’s career, as well as Blaine and Kurt’s relationship. If not, the fans will unfortunately have a long wait ahead of them.

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FRESHMEN: ELECT YOUR 7 CLASS SENATORS

TODAY & TOMORROW on mySJU!

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he University Student Senate will be holding elections for the seven Class of 2017 senate seats. Voting begins Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. and will run through Thursday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. All first year students are eligible to vote in this election, and may do so by logging into mySJU. The election portal is located in the top right corner of the “SJU Today” tab. If you are unable to cast your vote online, you may submit a paper ballot by visiting the office of Mary-Elaine Perry, Ph.D, located in Campion 238.

Alessandro Sparacio

Gregory Tonzini

My name is Alessandro Sparacio; I am a Biology major from Mullica Hill, NJ. If elected to USS, I pledge to uphold all responsibilities associated with my position, and my primary goal will be to create and maintain a better environment on campus for all. I would be honored to serve as a voice for the Class of 2017, representing our class in the University Student Senate.

As a representative, I will bring any concerns, suggestions, or opinions to the attention of the Senate. Not only will I make opinions known to the Senate as a whole, but I will, to the best of my ability, make full and empowered efforts to make a change in whatever matter is of concern. Nonetheless, I look forward to this upcoming year and getting to know my fellow classmates!

Hi Class of 2017! My name is Gregory Tonzini and I am running for the position of senator as a member of the SJU Student Senate. I’m excited and grateful to have this opportunity to show you what I can do and I promise not to let us down. If that’s too cliché for you let me speak in a little deeper detail about my intentions; from ideas for campus bikes to a Chick-Fil-A if the funds can be raised, the opportunities for us to better Saint Joseph’s University are endless.

Thank you and please vote Tonzini and Michailides!

Alexandra Homan

Anna McCarthy

Begimai Tashkulova

Dana Finore

Hello SJU, my name is Alexandra Homan. I am eager to be involved in activities that engage me in both leadership and service. This week I will be campaigning for a seat in the University Student Senate. My objectives for running center primarily on serving the entire SJU community. I am campaigning upon a platform that matches one of my greatest passions: to raise awareness of media literacy. To raise campus-wide awareness on such a topic would promote gender equality. I wish to obtain a leadership role in college so as to disprove the predetermined notion that we live in a politically male-dominated society.

Hi I’m Anna McCarthy! I’m a Communications major running to be a Freshman Senator for SJU’s School Senate!

Experience: Student Body President at Vestal High School Creating a Community: I plan on making a personal connection with our class to help communicate the opportunities at SJU and to make changes in regards to issues students are passionate about!

YOUR VOICE!: Senators have the ability to represent the opinions of other students. I’m here to listen to your thoughts on SJU, what you want to develop here, and how to make your college experience a positive one!

My name is Becky Tashkulova and I am a new hawk here at St. Joes! I’m majoring in business administration. I’m joining the Student Senate to get involved more.

Since I am a commuter it is pretty hard to be included in all the campus activities. I feel like I would make a positive difference in the Senate. St. Joes has been very welcoming and great to me and I would want to give back and joining the Senate would help me do so. I would be a great asset to the Senate, since I am a very hard worker and responsible. If I’m elected, I will do everything in my power to represent the student body (especially freshmen) and make sure their voices are heard. I will do what it takes to reach out to all the students and bridge the gap between them and the school!

Hello fellow hawks! My name is Dana Finore and I am currently a freshman who is eager to discover all of the great opportunities Hawk Hill has to offer. In the past two weeks alone I have already experienced the pride of being a hawk. That being said, I want to share my interest in pageantry and offer it to the Saint Joseph’s community. With community service playing an important role in my life, the Miss Hawk Hill pageant will crown a female student who represents service, leadership, and responsibility. The focus of this pageant is to highlight the talents and inner beauty of each contestant. Believing that every individual has the power to achieve, the Miss Hawk Hill pageant and my devotion towards promoting self-confidence will serve as my focus on Student Senate. Vote Dana Finore and together we can discover how to live greater.

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Gage Huber

Greg Novick

Hope Noe

Jacqueline Taylor

1. I want to work with dining to discuss the possible expansion of dining hours to make it more accessible for student to get their meals when they want them.

2. I want to reach out to more companies; and expand the amount of local establishments that accept hawk cash along with declining balance.

3. I want to network with more local companies to get them to expand their hours during SJU events. Example: 24hour Starbucks during finals.

4. Lastly, I want to be a strong advocate for all my fellow students, and fight for what they think is important.

If elected as a member of student senate I will represent the class of 2017 with pride, integrity and enthusiasm. I believe that I am the right guy for the job because I am a problem solver; I enjoy taking on and over-coming challenges. I take this opportunity with tremendous appreciation and humility. I seek to make Saint Joseph’s University a better place to live and learn. I will do what is necessary to make sure the students have a voice and feel comfortable expressing their opinions. THWND!

My name is Hope Noe and I’m a freshman physics major here at St. Joe’s. I want the ultimate SJU experience for our four years here on Hawk Hill and if I’m elected to the Senate the class of 2017 will have a voice. Goals of mine over the next four years include more water bottle fountains with the extra spout for easily filling up water bottles, pushing forward with the recycling program, and CAPS marketing research. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and, as always, The Hawk Will Never Die

My name is Jacqueline Taylor and I would like to run for Senator for the class of 2017. While participating in many sports during high school, I also put a lot of time and energy into activities such as student council, leadership programs, and model congress. Each of these extra-curricular activities have taught me how to become a leader and role model to my peers. I love to help others and find ways to make a situation better. If I were to be elected to Student Senate, I promise to do my best and truly help change our school for the better.

Kiley Schranz

Kyle Chalmers

Luigi Nunez

Mary Szurgot

As a freshman, I can already feel a sense of community here at Saint Joseph’s.

If I am part of the Student Senate, I will continue inviting others to get involved, and organize activities and events that all of us Hawks can share with one another.

When doing this, I want to hear from you!

Students at Saint Joseph’s should know they have a say in campus decisions. My vision for Saint Joseph’s is to encourage others to be a part of something larger than just a school, but consider this school their second family, knowing that they were a part of structuring student life here at St. Joe’s!

Hey Class of 2017! To give you a little background information, I am from Tempe, AZ and currently playing tennis for the Hawks. As my primary platform, I want to create the “Thoughts for Food” committee in Student Senate to deal with the issues of Campion and all food on campus. I will lead the committee as a representative for you, since we as freshman deal the most with the issue. I will create a digital and physical “Thoughts for Food” drop box where you can submit your ideas and critiques of the food. Thanks so much and vote Chalmers!

I am Luigi Nuñez, a freshman this school year 2013-2014. I am double majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science and minoring in French. In high school, I did lacrosse and our fall plays and spring musicals, led Spirit Week, helped create my school’s retreats, and became President of the French Club and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). Integrating myself in school made me more responsible, perfected my time management skills, and revealed the differences between these areas. My goal as 2017 Senator: to diminish those differences, engage those parts with one another, and unify St. Joe’s as one Hawk.

My campaign for Student Senate is motivated by my desire for our campus to be a friendly, cohesive community sharing common values and common goals. I want each student to understand his or her immeasurable value to our university and I believe that a more positive, welcoming environment will encourage this sense of purpose. As I spend more time on campus and begin to identify some of our needs as a community, I will constantly be searching for little ways to brighten up Hawk Hill and maintain a positive, supportive environment for everyone.

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Natalie Roche

Patrick Kennedy

Robert (Bobby) Lattanzi

Timothy Parks

Hello my fellow 2017 hawks! My name is Natalie Roche. I acquire the energy and dedication to make some great things happen on and off our campus. I have been speaking with our fellow peers and we have a few ideas: students requested printing services inside each freshmen dorm building, a red box outside Campion, and another option for late night snacking instead of delivery. Feel free to come up to me at anytime when you’re out and about to ask me any questions or just to say hello!

My name is Patrick Kennedy, and I am running for Student Senator of the Class of 2017.

There are two issues that I am advocating for my campaign, which both involve the dining conditions at Campion. The first is the decoration and beautification of the dining hall. If we as a class decorated Campion with a personal touch, out dining experience would be more homely and comfortable. The second issue involves the variety and quality of food at Campion. I want students to not only give their opinions on what we are eating but also put their words into action. I plan to create an app on the smart phone to help students vocalize their opinions on improvements and suggestions to the Campion menu. This way, students are satisfied not only with what they already like on the menu, but they also see that their suggestions become reality!

Ever since a Red Shirt jumped into my car at Orientation, I’ve been trying to soak up as much of whatever it is that makes SJU so special, as possible. Student Senate is the perfect opportunity. My campaign is ran on the idea that, by listening to and focusing on the individual; our student body, our Saint Joseph’s family, will strive and succeed. Transforming; “Live Greater”, “What If ”, and “That’s the Magis” into “Living Greater”, “We did”, and “This is the Magis” is the driving force behind the endless possibilities I hope to help SJU reach. Thanks, THWND!

I believe that I am a good candidate for Student Senate for two reasons: 1) I am interested in various activities, including academic clubs, campus ministry and athletics. Getting involved in this variety of things will help me be well rounded, and be able to represent a wide range of student interests if elected.

2) The passion which I possess for this University. I have been a Hawk since birth and love Saint Joseph’s University with all my heart. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make this university the absolute best it could be.

Yiannis Michailides

Erica Perrone

Gabriella DiGiovanni

Marissa Walsh

Hello my fellow Hawks! I am Yiannis Michailides and I am a freshman undecided business major. I hope to be a representative for the class of 2017. As a senator I would like to increase school school spirit by keeping the stands filled at sporting events and the house packed at the shows and musicals. I also would like to work on the SJUinTWO videos to make students aware of what is going on around campus and to help make the University Student Senate name recognizable. Another concern I would like to address is the lack of variety of food, which I hope to expand the by increasing the food options around campus. Thank you and please vote for me for Class of 2017 Representative! THWND!

As a member of the SJU Student Senate, my significant effort will be to continue to motivate others. After being on campus since August 20th, I have realized that Saint Joseph’s University is a campus full of many opportunities and I will greatly enjoy offering my contributions to this vibrant community. I choose to lead by example and encourage everyone to get involved.

My service work has allowed me to convey guidance and compassion to others; and inspires me to live to my full potential. I will continue to promote my “hawk” pride and to work towards the common good for everyone. Let’s come together and have the best time ever!!

No matter where our wings fly, Hawks will unite in a peaceful, faithful, joyful nest.

Freshman year of college is an exciting and stressful time; we all experience very major transitions in our lives.

My goal, if I’m elected as a Freshman Student Senator, is to promote campuswide unity throughout the Class of 2017. It is important that we support one another in a friendly and productive environment to better Hawk Hill and our relationships with one another. We are all Hawks and should treat one another as brothers and sisters. I am fully committed to encouraging and implementing the cultivation of a united class through innovative programming initiatives and activities across campus.

Hello fellow Hawks! My name is Marissa Walsh and although I feel that Saint Joe’s is the perfect school, there is always more to be done. My decisions on problems will be based on if a change will help students become even better. Our main focus is our academics and if there is anything making it harder to succeed it will be changed. Since we haven’t been here very long, I don’t have as many specific ideas as I expect I will think of. I plan to listen to your opinions. Thank you and remember to vote for Marissa Walsh!

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Coming up in Hawk Athletics...

SJU Men’s Soccer vs. Cornell Saturday, September 21st 5:00pm – Sweeney Field

SJU Women’s Soccer vs. Princeton Tuesday, September 17th 7:00pm – Sweeney Field

SJU Women’s Soccer vs. Hofstra Saturday, September 21st 7:30pm – Sweeney Field

SJU Women’s Field Hockey vs. Pacific Thursday, September 19th 3:30pm – Ellen Ryan Field

DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR HAWK HYSTERIA ON OCTOBER 18TH Follow us at: @SJUHawks Facebook.com/saintjosephshawks Instagram.com/thwnd youtube.com/saintjosephshawks The Hawk Will Never Die #THWND

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Golf senior, coach have high expectations

Word Find: 2013-14 Men’s Basketball Opponents

Garrett Miley, ’15 Sports Editor

Photo courtesy of Tyler Kingsley, ’14

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s the lone senior golfer at the Navy Fall Invitational, Tyler Kingsley, ’14, opened his final Saint Joseph’s University campaign by shooting an 80-76/156 to tie for 44th place overall. Kingsley and his teammates opened their 2013-14 season with a third place finish at the Navy Fall Invitational, and the St. Joe’s golf team appears groomed for a promising Atlantic 10 season this fall.

Kingsley is preparing to put together a strong season for the Hawks with high expectations of his own. He is well aware of the success of his teammates and the potential for the Hawks to have a successful season.

“You want to have a low scoring average and you want to play well,” Kingsley said of his senior season. “Make top 20 in all of your tournaments and things like that.”

His second round score of 76 at Navy is promising for the rest of his season outlook, especially after playing well in tournaments on the east coast throughout this summer.

“Usually, I play my best in the summer,” Kingsley said. “You play a little less in the fall than you would in the summer and get a little worse, but I think the team as a whole is playing pretty well right now.”

As a veteran and leader on the team, Kingsley had high praise for the recent performances of his teammates and of coach Bob Lynch. T.J. McNulty, ’16, took home second place individually at Navy and is playing the best golf for the Hawks right now.

“TJ McNulty is [playing the best right now],” Kingsley reported. “He shot a 68 and 66 [at Navy] so he’s our number one guy right now.”

“Yeah we’re really close with coach…He’s a good guy,” Kingsley added.

Lynch has high hopes for his team this season, especially because of the amount of experience on the Hawks roster.

“We have a good team this year and we are expecting to do well,” Lynch said. “We have all of our guys returning from last year.”

As a sophomore, Kingsley put together an impressive performance at the A-10 Championship, finishing 42nd overall. He shot a second round 75, tying the lowest score of his career to the date (75 at the 2012 Navy Spring Invitational).

“I’ve had good finishes in the A-10 Championship and a couple other tournaments [in my career],” Kingsley said. He’s looking forward to putting forth stellar performances during the next wave of invitationals, in preparation for a strong run with his team during the A-10 Championships. “We have six more tournaments this fall, including this one in Rhode Island. We go to Hartford, the Temple Invitational, and a few others.”

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Sports Briefs Women’s Cross Country

Barrett’s big finish Elizabeth Barrett, ’14, was victorious in the Friend Big 5 Invitational 4k race, with a winning time of 14:09.58. She was the first of 63 runners from Saint Joseph’s University, La Salle University, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Villanova University to cross the finish line. Lauren Hehir, ’16, took 10th place with a time of 14.47.95, and Taylor Oskowiak, ’15, placed 16th with a time of 14:53.91.

For her win, Barrett was named Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week.

Women’s Field Hockey

Field hockey takes out Tigers The women’s field hockey team held on to win a close match against Towson University on Sept. 15, 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Melanie Colozzi, ’17, off of a saved shot by Nicole Gerdes, ’15, with 12:29 remaining in the first half. Rachel Barnett, ’15, had her first career shutout in goal.

Men’s Soccer

Hawks take down city rival The men’s soccer team defeated rival Temple 1-0 on Sept. 14, with the lone goal coming from Jimmy Reilly, ’14, in the 61st minute. The assist came from Tim Lazorko, ’16. Not only was this the first win of the season for the Hawks, but it was also the first win for the Hawks over the Temple Owls since 2007. The Hawks will try to keep the momentum going on Sept. 18 when they travel to take on the Siena Saints in Loudonville, N.Y.

Men’s Cross Country

Senior succeeds at Big Five Invitational Team captain Aaron Leskow, ’14, led the way for the Hawks at the Big 5 Invitational on Sept. 13, as the men’s cross country team ran a 6k at the Belmont Plateau.

Leskow finished in seventh place with a time of 18:54.58, while his teammate Logan Mohn, ’15, finished in 16th.

Jimmy Daniels, ’17, made his debut just as coach Mike Glavin predicted, and finished in 43rd place with a time of 19:39.13. The team will head to Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, N.Y. on Sept. 21 to race in the Meet of Champions hosted by Iona College.

Women’s Soccer

Women’s soccer cornered by Quakers The women’s soccer team lost a hard fought match to rival Penn on Sept. 15, 1-0. Lauren Jancuska, ’14, played a stellar game, allowing only one goal in a scramble after a Penn corner kick. This was the ladies’ first loss on the young season.

The empire business

Why America loves professional football

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Alexander Houpert ’14 Special to The Hawk

Every Sunday we go to the living room sofa, and we watch, and we cringe, and we shout with joy.”

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think I have a crush. Really its more of a thing for— uh, a little more serious than a crush. Perhaps— perhaps I’m even in love! We all are – every one of us is. And if you say you’re not in love, stop lying. You know you can’t turn away. Not when the football game is on.

We can’t stop the goosebumps from surfacing when the ball rockets off the boot of the kicker and the flash bulbs pepper the arena with light; the populus shouts as ferociously and deranged as Lions, Bengals, or Bears. Fathers and sons reek of beer; with the autumn air, the sizzle of sausages converges into a perfect union in the olfactory glands. The sight is a spectacle, a gruesome and revered spectacle—the Grand Republic’s verismo opera for the people.

The clashing of men and plastic forms the rhythm, and we, the congregation, sing and sing and sing. We revel in the blood and the flash, the speed and the swoosh, the pageantry and the tradition; we revel in the tubas, the cornets, the cymbals and the bass drum. Mammoth-sized men and fleet-footed youths duel on the gridiron.

Ninety-five years after the Great War, the Americans are still fighting in the trenches. Every Sunday we go to the living room sofa, and we watch, and we cringe, and we shout with joy.

We are all madly in love with the game of football. It is America’s fast clash of the titans.

As children, we were told stories of the mythical Patriots. Those revolutionaries whose bravery, courage, determination, and valor singlehandedly founded the very nation we worshipped. In the pantheon of our American myths, the Patriots are our founding fathers, our Zeus, Poseidon, and Ares. But unlike the Greek gods, they were clever, industrious human men who achieved victory by all and any means. Led by a gallant general, a sort of puckishly lionhearted man’s man, they overcame their

foes honorably, and for a just cause. The battle cry of the nation was the Patriots’ creed.

Returning to the halls of the myths, we reaffirm the game’s significance in our country’s cultural composition. I’d go so far as to deem it integral. Football is an integral part of our country’s cultural composition, and its nature as our nation’s most popular sport is complex but primeval, ancient in its source. Compare if you will the following: America and Ancient Rome, football and gladiatorial combat.

Discoveries at the Coliseum in Rome, the Superdome’s ancient and wiser older brother, reveal overwhelming evidence of the spectacles that the Empire adored and witnessed. Amongst statues and rubble were found the femurs and skeletons of Jaguars, Raiders, and Bears. Gladiatorial combat was, by far, ancient Rome’s most popular public leisure activity. You could buy a ticket to a game, professional or amateur, anywhere in the Empire and your money would not have gone to waste. You would have seen the spectacle. For the Romans, that was the deathblow. They paid to see men die. We pay to see men fly. The speed of the tackle is the speed of the nation.

We pay to see Giants fight Rams. We lean over balconies to watch Titans conquer Lions. We perk up on the couch when a Viking gets mauled by a Panther.

We shoot our guns in the air like Yosemite Sam when the Cowboys tame the Broncos, because that was the spirit of the West. In the Smithsonian you can find displays of Chiefs corralling Bills, a necessary ritual of autumn.

Today’s games are America’s stories, and these stories are of old, and these stories are retold weekly, in high definition. It is an entity that consumes you, and makes you shout, “Shut up, and take my money!”

We wear jerseys to dress up like the gladiators. We hold out hope for the possibility of seeing the next American hero, the next Spartacus, whose deeds and victories in the gladiatorial arena became the stuff of legends. We want to live in the blood and the flash, the speed and the swoosh, the pageantry and the tradition. We want to band together in the arena with our heroes. Their victories become our victories. We want it fresh. We want it fast. We want suped-up, high octane, ultraviolent football. And we’ll pay anything to get our fix.

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Battle of the birds Hawks tame Owls in soccer victory

Photos by Elizabeth Patel, ’16

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Garrett Miley ’16 Sports Editor

n the friendly confines of Sweeney Field among the presence of the undying support emanating from the sideline occupied by the Sons of Joe, the men’s soccer team defeated cross-city rival Temple 1-0 on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The difference in the game came off of the foot of Jimmy Reilly, ’14, in the 61st minute courtesy of an assist from Tim Lazorko, ’16. Andrew D’Ottavi, ’14, turned in a clean sheet for the Hawks to give him two on the season.

The first win of the season for the Hawks was a momentous one, as it was also the first win for the Hawks over the Temple Owls since 2007. They also handed the Owls (4-1-0) their first loss and goal against for the season in what was a competitive and hard fought game from both sides, resulting in 29 fouls called by officials.

The Hawks are back on Sweeney Field on Saturday, Sept. 21 against Cornell University, as they look to string together home wins before heading on the road to finish non-conference play.

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