Feb. 15, 2017

The Student Newspaper of Saint Joseph’s University

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Feb. 15, 2017

Run, hide, fight

Looking at preventative measures one year after the last active shooter drill CHARLEY REKSTIS ’20 Assistant News Editor The last active shooter drill at Saint Joseph’s University was held in January 2016 in an effort to see how the procedure could be improved if an incident occured.

However, those who are new to Hawk Hill this year have not gone through the steps of what needs to be done if an active shooter comes onto campus.

“We concentrated on all the classrooms and we sent out an emergency notification announcing that we have an active shooter drill and please lock the classroom doors,” said Michael Boykin assistant director of administration.

Boykin explained how they had Public Safety officers go around the buildings to make sure all classrooms were following the correct procedure.

“They [the officers] recorded information as to whether or not the doors were locked, whether or not the information was received, and timeliness of the receiving of that information,” Boykin said.

Public safety found many issues with the classrooms and the drill itself.

Public Safety had to address the locking of doors in classrooms, according to Boykin.

Ruben Mendoza, Ph.D., assistant professor of decision and system services, said it was necessary to know how to lock the doors in response to emergencies.

“Unfortunately, the climate is such that every now and then I get into a classroom and I think about what would I do if the situation arose, what would I do in this classroom,” Mendoza said.

Public Safety also found a delay to the phone calls to classrooms and how people could feel safe even if they are not in the a well-protected classroom.

“There was a delay when some class-

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

rooms received the message because it is an audible call to the classrooms,” Boykin said.

When the text messages were sent out to parents, they were unsure as to what school the emergency notification was sent from.

“For parents and for other folks who receive the notifications, we needed to make sure whenever an emergency text message is sent out, it specifically has SJU or Saint Joseph’s University attached to it so that people who see it know that it is from Saint Joseph’s University,” Boykin said.

“We increased the number of telephone lines to make the phone calls to the classrooms quicker,” Boykin said. “Public safety made ourselves available to anyone to go out and do safety evaluations of the location and we already do a monthly check and test of our emergency notifications.”

Nate Fioravante, ’20, thinks it is an important thing to educate everyone on campus about what to do if an incident occurs, just like the importance of educating kids about the dangers of smoking and alcohol consumption.

“I feel pretty scared, honestly, because if someone actually came and attempted to shoot people on campus, I think everyone would be kind of lost and in a frenzy,” Fioravante said. “I guess it would be good to educate us at orientation or even when we first move in, just to teach us in case an event like that occurs so I would feel a little safer.”

The university hasn’t had a drill in 2017 because it takes a lot of resources to conduct a drill on such a big scale, but there was a “tabletop exercise,” a meeting held to discuss how effective the drill procedure is now.

“This year we concentrated on having a tabletop, which was conducted in January for the entire university, where we go through and test the entire emergency plan trying to identify gaps and stuff just like we did last year,” Boykin said.

Public Safety is thinking of new ways to improve the active shooter drill and make sure all students, faculty, and staff are safe.

“We do not have the resources to do the full blown drill throughout the university. Instead we may do a drill for each

academic building,” Boykin said. “It’s not that we aren’t looking at the lockdown piece or the active shooter piece, it’s just that we are looking at other portions of our emergency preparedness.”

Boykin said that he doesn’t know when the next drill will be, but they are always thinking of new ways to improve the drill that is already in place.

“I cannot actively tell when we will have another drill. There is a lot that goes into it and I do not know if we can get one in by the end of the spring semester,” Boykin said.

Instead of being concerned about the fact that St. Joe’s hasn’t had a drill this year, Mendoza chooses to focus on the fact that the university decided to have a drill.

“I have been here for 13 years and we have only had it once, so I think rather than think about not having one, I like the fact that we did,” Mendoza said.

Students can log onto The Nest under “School Services” if they are curious or concerned as to what they should do if an incident on campus occurs.

Students reflect on issues of race during Black History Month St. Joe’s hosts more events following postponed Read-In MOLLY GRAB ’17 Editor Emeritus This February at Saint Joseph’s University, students and faculty are celebrating Black History Month with movie screenings, speakers, historical discussions, and other educational events.

The most recent of these celebrations, the National African American Read-In, was snowed out on Feb. 9. The event, part of a countrywide effort for equality, is modeled after the historic sit ins of the civil rights movement and encourages students to collectively read passages written by African American authors. The Read-In will be rescheduled for later this month, when the rest of the Black History Month programming will also take place.

“Black history is American history, and unfortunately it’s not always taught in that way,” said Monica Nixon, Ed.D., assistant provost for Inclusion and Diversity. “Awareness months provide an opportunity for focused attention on groups whose histories

have been minimized or even erased, but it’s critical to examine the experiences of all people whenever we’re studying history.”

Students recognize the importance of such awareness, as well. The Black Student Union (BSU) is sponsoring Black History

Books about black history line a wall of the Francis A. Drexel Library (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Month events such as movie screenings, spades and basketball tournaments, a career planning Q&A session, and its annual Talent Show.

“Black History is a very important month for the Black Student Union,” said Imani Briscoe, ’17, member of the BSU, “Not only because of what the month represents for us, but especially because it means a lot to represent our group on our predominately white campus. We are given an opportunity to showcase why black is so beautiful.”

The upcoming Black History Month programming from the Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) includes a lecture by Sister Thea Bowman on the Biblical representation of women and their connection to modern black activism as well as a temporary exhibit set up by the Lest We Forget Travelling Slave Museum. The OID organized these events in conjunction with other sponsors, such as the BSU.

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News

Feb. 15, 2017

Department of Public Safety reports (Feb. 3 – Feb. 9)

Feb. 3

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a room on the fourth floor of Rashford Hall. A search of the room by Public Safety and Residence Life revealed no signs of marijuana or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life in regards to person(s) unknown damaging a fire extinguisher case on the first floor of Pennbrook Apartments. Property Management and Community Standards were notified. The incident is under investigation.

Feb. 5

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

Public Safety was notified by Facilities Management in regards to person(s) unknown damaging a water fountain on the second floor of Villiger Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

The incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a room in the Morris Quad Townhouses. A search of the townhouse

by Public Safety and Residence Life revealed no signs of marijuana or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Landmark Restaurant regarding a disorderly customer, who was not a St. Joe’s student, refusing to pay for the bill. Public Safety Officers were notified and responded.

Philadelphia Police notified and responded at which time the matter was resolved.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding students littering trash in the 5200 block of Wynnefield Avenue. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to being assaulted by another St. Joe’s student at a bar in Manayunk, Pa. The student did not sustain any injuries, but wished to report the incident.

No police report was filed. Community Standards was notified. The incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activated inside Hagan Arena. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated from steam in the laundry room.

Facilities Management was notified.

Feb. 4

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing currency which he had left unsecured in his room on the fourth floor of the McShain Residence Center. Residence Life was notified. The incident is under investigation.

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Feb. 8 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life in regards to person(s) unknown damaging a water fountain on the second floor of the LaFarge Residence Center. Facilities Management and Community Standards were notified. The incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by Facilities Management in regards to person(s) unknown damaging a water fountain on the second floor of Villiger Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

The incident is under investigation.

THE FIRST 100 DAYS EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENT

Betsy DeVos was confirmed as President Trump's Secretary of Education with a first ever tiebreaking vote made by Vice President Mike Pence.

IMMIGRATION The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the immigration executive order will remain blocked and refugees and immigrants can continue coming into the United States. Trump will not immediately repeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

Law ENFORCEMENT A new executive order calls for Federal law enforcement agencies to increase intelligence sharing on drug cartels and submit a report on progress within four months.

A new executive order directs the Justice Department to use existing federal law to pursue individuals who carry out crimes against law enforcement officers.

EXECUT IVE ORDER

Construction on the Dakota Access oil pipeline continues after months of protests and legal challenges.

ATTORNEY GENERAL A new executive order designates who will serve as acting attorney general in the event that the current attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, dies, resigns, or is unable to perform his normal functions and duties.

A new executive order directs Attorney General Jeff Sessions to create a task force that will work together with law enforcement nationwide and design new strategies to reduce crime.

FINANCE

The Senate confirmed President Trump's pick, Steven Mnuchin, as treasury secretary.

Compiled by Charley Rekstis '20.

Information from ABC News and NBC News.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

News

Feb. 15, 2017

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Land that I love

Students organize Patriotic Unity Rally on campus SAM HENRY ’19 Managing Editor As a way to unite the campus of Saint Joseph’s University, students organized a rally in support of the troops and the country.

The SJU Patriotic Unity Rally was held on Feb. 14 outside of the Chapel of Saint Joseph. The event included food, music, and a speech from the keynote speaker Ralph Galati, ’70, director of Veterans services.

“We know the campus is so divided politically, we just wanted to have a meeting as Americans rather than who is a democrat and who is a republican,” said Angelo Pizza, ’18, one of the organizers of the rally.

Andrew Schallenhammer, ’18, another organizer of the event, said that his hope for the rally is to bring the campus together, regardless of which politicians they support.

Galati, an Air Force veteran, hoped the rally would raise the awareness of the services that are available to veterans from the Office of Veterans Services.

“Anything that could help with aware-

ness of the issues of military and veterans is always good and not just for the community, not just for the average citizen, but also with the hope that it might encourage some of our student veterans to come forward a little bit and help them gain any services that they might need or help with their transition,” Galati said. “And I want to continue to make St. Joe’s a veteran friendly campus to help attract more veterans to come here to St. Joe’s.”

Galati also explained that he wanted to make sure everybody in the St. Joe’s com-

munity understands what the Office of Veterans Services does so that they can serve the community better.

In addition to creating support and raising awareness for veterans, the organizers of the event are also accepting for donations for the Wounded Warrior Project.

“We wanted to donate to the Wounded Warrior project because they are one of the most reputable and well known charities that supports the heroes that make our quality of life possible,” Pizza said. “We wanted our gathering to pay respect to and

support those who have given up so much in fighting for our country.”

As of Feb. 14, $540 was raised for the Wounded Warrior Project.

“I am always appreciative of the student population doing things on behalf of our veterans and military,” Galati said.

Pizza said that he sees the rally as a step in the right direction for the campus.

“Many people have come to put politics before everything else, it is important to remember that we are united as Americans,” Pizza said. “Additionally, we have come to see a negative light cast on patriotism and love for our country. This is unacceptable.

We hope this rally will serve to chip away at this negative connotation.”

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

On the record

Professor’s comments in context

Hawk Hill participates in Black History Month

ANA FAGUY ’19 Editor in Chief

CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 An audio recording from a Nov. 10, 2016 event shared online last week, featured David Parry, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the department of communication studies discussing his reaction to the 2016 presidential election. The recording appeared on Campus Reform, a conservative website which claims to expose bias and abuse on higher education campuses.

Parry was one of five speakers at the November post-election dialogue created in order to provide a forum for the Saint Joseph’s University community to discuss the outcome of the election.

The event, entitled “Making Sense of the Presidential Election,” was planned two weeks before the results of the election were known, according to Monica Nixon, assistant provost for inclusion and diversity.

An unknown person or persons recorded Parry making comments during the event, despite Parry asking the audience to not record him. The recording then appeared online almost two months later.

It was also shared on Facebook.

“It demonstrates the media environment in which we live in,” Parry said in a comment to The Hawk. “This is the media environment in which we live, and until we figure out how to more responsibly and ethically live with these digital tools, that these kinds of things will happen to people.”

The university Student Senate released a statement to The Hawk addressing the recording.

“In a moment of controversy, the University Student Senate reaffirms its dedication to a respectful, unitive, and free exchange of perspectives. We encourage open-mindedness in the exchange of ideas by all members of the Saint Joseph’s University community. Ultimately, as our Senate’s community ideals state, true diversity is not only represented by different people, but also by an open exchange of the ideas they each espouse.”

“We try to create a set of programs that appeals to different audiences and meets a variety of outcomes,” Nixon said.

“For some of the programs, departments and groups approached Inclusion and Diversity to co-sponsor, which allows all of us to reach a broader audience.”

These events may be important for awareness, but black students still remain in an extreme minority at St. Joe’s. The most recent class for which there is data— the class of 2015—was only 3.8 percent black/African American. This is an issue that’s being addressed by multiple departments, according to Nixon.

“We are working to understand and build on what helps students stay and succeed,” Nixon said. “The President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity is working with several groups to understand more about

retention and student success in order to recommend strategies for improvement.

We know some of the barriers to a welcoming campus climate, and minimizing those requires structural and behavioral changes.”

Briscoe agrees that internal changes need to be made in order to promote diversity.

The only true way to correct or lessen this [diversity] issue is to treat others as you would want to be treated,” Briscoe said. “Examples of this would be for university organizations to make sure that February isn’t the only time of the academic calendar when they are looking to the BSU for reasons to engage, but rather cultivate genuine relationships with our organization. The only true lasting change will come if people are willing to go outside of their regular SJU bubble and engage.”

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Feb. 15, 2017

Hawk Hill cuts back on food waste

St. Joe's students bring leftover food to homeless shelters ANDRES URREA '17 Special to The Hawk The Food Recovery Network (FRN) at Saint Joseph's University takes leftover food from Campion Dining Hall to homeless shelters around the city of Philadelphia each week. The organization was formed in 2014 by students.

The St. Joe's chapter of FRN is part of a national organization that was established at the University of Maryland in 2011. Food marketing major, Madison

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Smith, ’17, is the current president of the St. Joe's chapter.

“I always had an interest in fighting hunger and feeding those who are homeless and in need for food,” Madison Smith said.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night Smith and a group of student volunteers collect food from Campion dining hall.

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have regularly been thrown away and they refrigerate it and keep it at proper food temperature,” Madison Smith said. “We transfer the food from big containers that they have into smaller trays so it’s easier for us to handle.”

Once the food is ready to go, volunteers personally deliver the food to one of several area locations. The FRN’s executive board member, Caitlin Clark, ’17, said that Aramark, the university’s main food service provider, was initially hesitant when students first approached the company with the idea to recover food from the dining hall.

“Once they realized that we are responsible they became more cooperative, but before that it was difficult,” Clark said.

At first, the recovery network was only allowed to take leftover food once or twice a week and students had to be trained on how to do the process.

Any charitable donation that involves food is protected from liability thanks to the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, according to FRN executive board member, Jimmy Smith ’17. FRN has now established a relationship with Aramark and the kitchen staff in order to bring volunteers to the back of the dining hall.

“I think it’s a good thing,” said Mike McNeil, the head chef at Campion. “Instead of us wasting the food, we have food that can go to a shelter and help other peo-

ple. They are doing a good job at it.”

Another step-back for the recovery volunteers was the fact that some shelters in Philadelphia only accept packaged foods, according to Clark.

“That’s what we are trying to work on with Aramark too." Jimmy Smith said. "It’s trying to get the pre-packaged foods that you see in Campion."

“We weren’t able to donate to them because [other shelters] were so specific in their requirements,” Clark said.

Currently, FRN delivers food to My Brother’s House shelter in south Philadelphia, and Share Food Program, a nonprofit, in Allegheny West. Khabeer Rashad, a chef in My Brother’s House, explained that the food brought by the recovery network is useful to prepare bigger meals for residents.

“We only get food from another school in Philly, Saint Norbert’s Church and Saint Joseph’s,” Rashad said.

The FRN would like to reach out to even more shelters in the area, and the organization plans to collaborate with other universities in the area, such as Villanova University, Drexel University and The University of Pennsylvannia in order to make a bigger impact.

“We are all serving a similar cause,” Jimmy Smith said. “Whether that is volunteering at shelters together or trying to get food from a stadium.”

Opinions

Feb. 15, 2017

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Crimson, gray, and green

Environmental awareness and action is not just cool it’s true to our university mission EDITOR IN CHIEF Ana Faguy ’19 MANAGING EDITOR Sam Henry ’19 COPY CHIEF Vivian Milan ’18 FACULTY ADVISER Shenid Bhayroo NEWS EDITOR Mark De Leon ’17 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Charley Rekstis ’20 OPINIONS EDITOR Victoria Tralies ’18 ASSISTANT OPINIONS EDITOR Brittany Swift ’20 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Rose Weldon ’19 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Franki Rudnesky ’18 SPORTS EDITOR Nick Mandarano ’18 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Alex Hargrave ’20 ASSISTANT COPY Becky Hartman ’18 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 PHOTO EDITOR Luke Malanga ’20 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Kellie O’Brien ’19 ASSISTANT SOCIAL MEDIA Madsion Auer ‘20 DIGITAL PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 BUSINESS MANAGER Alexis Hewish ’17 ADVERTISING MANAGER Michael Zito ’18 ASSISTANT BUSINESS Amy Ferrigno ’20 ASSISTANT ADVERTISING Jarrett Hurms ’18 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

Saint Joseph’s University’s school colors may be crimson and gray but this spring, we’re ready to go green.

Over the past few weeks, the opinions section for The Hawk has become a place of discussion about the environment, reflecting on environmental education and awareness.

We’re a university with Jesuit values rooted in our mission and our vocation, and those values are intertwined with going green.

Our nature calls us to learn about the Catholic Social teachings, whether we identify as Catholic or not. One of these teachings includes “care for God’s creation.” Our values urge us to question the pattern as to why the environment has become a hot topic of discussion not only in the media, but here on campus.

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church (and who visited St. Joe’s in the fall of 2015), isn’t just the hip pope - he’s the green one too. And he hasn’t just given members of the faith inspiration to be environmentally friendly. Rather, he has empowered them to act. In a 2015 New York Times article by Jim Yardley and Laurie Goodstein entitled “Pope Francis, in a Sweeping Encyclical, Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change,” Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, or ‘Praise be to you’, confronts very real problems about the wellness of our world. Yardley and Goodstein reports the document as recognizing “relentless exploitation and destruction of the environment”. As we know, and Francis reaffirms, a moral duty runs deeper than belief.

Its rooted in action. Francis offers us wisdom through his own words: “People occasionally forgive, but nature never does. If we don’t take care of the environment, there’s no way of getting around it.”

Catholicism, and St. Joe’s itself, was founded on the basis of community and moral obligations to a higher power. As students who implement the magis, we are called to do more, not less, in the face of adversity.

In 2013, U.S. Catholic magazine published “How college campuses’ are going green,” by Katie Bahr, emphasizing a student-run “en-

vironmental revolution.” Bahr wrote about how the University of Portland (UP), which no longer permits water bottles to be sold on campus, made plans to reach complete carbon neutrality for 2040. But Bahr’s article doesn’t just tackle the UP’s initiatives either.

Bahr also explained how in the 2011 Princeton Review’s Guide to Greenest Colleges, various Catholic institutions of higher learned were represented. Currently, in the 2016 edition - which encompasses 361 colleges and universities - Catholic Jesuit schools like Boston College, Loyola Marymount University, Loyola University of Chicago, and Marquette University made the cut. That’s not just green. That’s awesome.

As a university, we too have made powerful steps in the right direction to promote going green within our own university. The Green Fund is a strong presence here on Hawk Hill, and their initiatives empower us as members of the community to respect our world. They work not only to spread awareness about how cool our earth is (and therefore why it needs our support!), but they also fund sustainable projects on campus to promote energy efficiency, water conservation, and composting just to name a few.

Our campus has made concrete steps to reach this green initiative and has been recognized for it. St. Joe’s received a “Go for the Green Award” from Lower Merion Township’s Environmental Advisory Council for 2016. We have also seen other organizations take a stance on protecting our earth such as student ambassadors for St. Joe’s Catholic Relief Services. Their “I am Climate Change” message worked to raise awareness to our representatives about the environment. On Feb. 23, St. Joe’s will be hosting a lecture entitled “Climate Change is Here. Now What?” at 11 a.m. in the Wolfington Teletorium.

But it’s also important to recognize that even the smallest efforts on campus help the cause. It may not seem like much, but acknowledging our actions and making a conscious step to recognize our environment’s needs, will lead to a more green future. We

all know the value of convenience, but if the resources are there to encourage a green initiative, you wouldn’t have to go out of your way to give back to our earth a little. So let’s hug a tree, and walk to class.

Yes, you heard us. Take a picturesque walk in the snow instead of driving to cut down on emissions and your carbon footprint. Bring out that bike that’s been collecting dust in your garage. Who knows, you may start a trend. And if it is not the perfect day to enjoy our lovely weather, turn up the tunes with a friend and carpool to school instead of driving your own car. You save gas money and do a little more for Mother Earth.

It’s a win-win. But the options don’t end with transportation.

Bring your own mug to campion or fill up a reusable water bottle. Offer to bring a friend’s recycling bin to the waste room. Put your empty Starbucks cup in the right container. Learn about how your major and your future career could be affected by climate change and environmental initiatives. The options are limitless. The point is not that we all have to join the Green Fund. Rather, the point is that we all know why the Green Fund and other organizations like it exist and support them as an important part of our community that promotes sustainability.

Going green isn’t just an initiative and, as Pope Francis points out, it isn’t about just us either. It’s part of a much larger one that we are all a part of - the one that links us to the Earth. When we do small environmentally friendly things, we should not seek to simply affirm ourselves and feel good. It requires earnest humility to recognize that we are a very tiny part of something so much greater - the destiny not only of ourselves, but of others.

There is nothing more Jesuit than that.

-The Hawk Staff

HOT NOT or

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Ah, Valentine’s Day has come and gone once again. Regardless of whether or not you spent it with a loved one or ate ice cream alone while weeping to your favorite movie, agaim, there’s one truth we can always fall back on: post Valentine’s Day chocolate sales. So if you need something to fill the lonely void in your heart you have been harboring, hit up the local drugstores to renew your candy stash. Heart shaped candy, of course. Let’s just hope it doesn’t crumble like your love life.

can we get a wind day?

Technically not hot (freezing), but the snow day last week was on fire. We’re still thanking the man upstairs - Dr. Reed - for giving us one amazing day to catch up on homework, sled with friends, and drink hot cocoa by the heater. Now, we’re only wondering, can we get a day off for all this wind? The Villiger Vortex is brutal and this wind is merciless to any student who dares to face its wrath. One more off day, pretty please?

sos break needed

If you’re like most of college students, you’re probably counting the days until your trip home and a lazy break. But, unfortunately, February is not the ideal month to be in. We’ve officially hit the winter slump and our prospects for home visits isn’t looking good. The St. Joe’s academic calendar reminds us that our next day off isn’t until - wait for it - March 13. Sorry, Hawks, we’re just going to have to make it through one more month together before reaching the comforts of home.

fracture of my heart

Lamarr Kimble’s foot fracture has got us saying a whole lot of four letter words.

For the men’s basketball team, the game on Feb. 11 not only ended in a loss but also an injury for Kimble. Unfortunately, it looks like the power of the Hawk can’t heal wounds, folks. Kimble’s scheduled to be benched for surgery and recovery, which means no more action from him on the court this season. Make or break it doesn’t seem to apply here more like just fracture it and head home to heal.

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Opinions

Feb. 15, 2017

Warning signs for the future Confusion on Trump’s political party CARTER TODD ’19 Hawk Staff President Donald Trump’s political allegiance has been called into question dating back to the days of the primaries and all the way through to the general election. Aside from the political ideology that he claims to represent, there are records indicating exactly when he has gone back and forth in his political views as a citizen.

President Trump initially registered himself as a Republican in 1987, an Independent in 1999, a Democrat in 2001, a Republican in 2009, Unaffiliated in 2011, and once again as a Republican in 2012. Now, changing your mind is a right that every American has and every citizen should have. In fact, it is encouraged to keep an open mind when it comes to politics rather than be consumed by a party for the sake of remaining loyal. That being said, it is strange to see someone travel through the political spectrum in a matter of 13 years. All of this political meandering is suspicious, but I think it would be unfair to jump to any conclusions. That is, until he decided to run for president.

Part of what makes politicians appealing to voters is their voting record and a solid foundation of core values. President Trump, however, was essentially given a clean slate, as he has never held public office before his presidency; therefore, he has no voting record to be critiqued. While many Republican politicians stood firmly against President Trump throughout 2016, such as former GOP candidate, Mitt Romney, who called Trump a “phony” and a “fraud,” these voices of opposition have cowardly disappeared since Inauguration Day. Moreover, his promises to “drain the swamp” and fight against those who represent the corrupt establishment in Washington D.C. have quickly faded and been forgotten. While deciding on who to nominate for

his cabinet, President Trump seemed to have a certain fondness for the rich and white.

Some headliners of Trump’s nominations for cabinet include Rex Tillerson, the former CEO and chairman of ExxonMobil, with a net worth estimated around $150 million.

President Trump has also nominated Jeff Sessions, an Alabama Senator with a history of tolerating the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) while dishing criticism toward the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). President Trump’s decisions made thus far should not be associated with feelings of the Republican Party, nor the Democrats or Independents, as they are nothing short of Oligarchic and Fascist.

From the start of his campaign, President Trump has put a serious emphasis on nationalism more than anything else. This ideology was etched into his legacy on the day of his inauguration when his speech was highlighted by his “America first” comments and attitude. President Trump put this mindset into action when announcing official plans to build a wall on our southern border and implement “extreme vetting” for people traveling to our country from seven predominantly Muslim nations.

The Commander in Chief has claimed, these are merely acts of national security and meant to keep Americans safe from the brutal violence that awaits us outside of our nation’s coasts. If the term Fascist seems too harsh for you, I’ll break it down. In the U.S. Holocaust Museum, there is an area where people are able to read some “Early Warning Signs of Fascism.” I’ll share some of them, and we can see how accurate of a term “fascist” is for President Trump.

1. Powerful and Continuing Nationalism and Obsession with National Security: As

Photo by Luke Malanga ’20.

stated earlier, Trump has emphasized relentlessly the importance of keeping our country safe from the imposing threats of the rest of the world. While national security is important, it has never been such a predominant aspect of a presidential campaign.

2. Disdain for Human Rights: On the campaign trail in Columbus, Ohio, President Trump spoke to the crowd on waterboarding. “Would I approve waterboarding? You bet your ass I would,” Trump professed. Since taking office he has noted that he “absolutely” feels torture is effective.

3. Rampant Sexism: “I did try to fuck her. She was married,. “I moved on her like a bitch. But I couldn’t get there. And she was married,” “You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful [women]— I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab ’em by the pussy. You can do anything.” Said the President of the United States of America

4. Controlled Mass Media: From the start of his campaign, President Trump was persistent in his rhetoric about the “dishonest media” treating him unfairly. Additionally, Trump has made personal attacks on accredited news organizations such as The New York Times and CNN, citing them as “fake news” simply because of their criticism directed towards him and his platform.

These are just some of the early warning signs listed in the museum. Although the aforementioned generate the strongest response, each one has a frightening resemblance to the president’s agenda. For these reasons, among others, I strongly suggest all people to step outside of their political allegiance, and take a look at what exactly is going on in our country. This is a time where people are living in fear of our government more than ever, and we must ensure that our leaders are not exploiting these fears for personal benefit at the expense of the entire population.

Research isn’t necessary for news

An editor’s professional view on how to write for a newspaper ASHLEY CAPPETTA ’17 Editor Emeritus Hello my winged, flying pals. How are we soaring today? Sorry, I meant Hawks— hello, Hawks.

Remember me? I used to write about sex, masturbation, and relationships-the usual good, clean, fun articles. After such ‘heavy lifting’ I had a craving to share with you all how to actually write a fantastic article.

This little guide, dear readers, can be used locally or globally—for The Hawk and beyond. It’ll be one the readers will adore; an article that’ll win awards. You get the picture. Let’s discuss. (And remember, I’m totally not open to suggestions).

First of all, I always find it important to write without an agenda. Don’t nail down your piece with a topic. Topics are lame, boring, and outdated. (Aren’t they, like, from the 50s or something?) Keep the article vague and the voice easily unidentifiable. For example, take a subject that really matters to you, say politics, or even something about those itty bitty reproduc-

tive rights, and write as if you don’t give one flying Hawk about it.

Also, if you choose to write about something important, especially if it’s, like, topical—don’t research. Make it up instead.

It’s really important to keep viewers on their toes, and credibility is so not important.

There’s this new thing I’ve heard of recently,

So, let’s take The Hawk, for example. It’s important to submit an article to a section with an irrelevant topic. For instance, submit a lifestyle piece to news, a news piece to opinions, and a sports piece as a letter to the editor. They’ll love that.

I’m getting ahead of myself—let’s make sure we’ve got the basics. Once you get a

“Type your article like you’re talking to your sixth grade friends.” it’s called ‘alternative facts,’ and I really think I want to try it out in my articles. I encourage everyone to try it, too. Let’s get together and write some fake news, am I right?

Another thing that is super important is to submit articles that the staff of the paper or magazine will absolutely loathe. For this tip, I’d like to localize it to our campus.

good first draft down, it’s time to edit. It’s absolutely imperative that you don’t edit your own work. Please, let’s leave the editing to the staff, because editors appreciate mistakes. They take you more seriously if your article is flooded with grammar, spelling, and factual errors. I promise.

In the same vein, if you want to look

super professional, make sure to use abbreviations. Type your article like you’re talking to your sixth grade friends. Abbreviations are an essential tool for getting to the point of what’s going on in the world. e.g. “LOL — did you see Kellyanne on CNN tho? Like, cash me outside, how ’bout dat?”

These were just some points I wanted to share with you guys, because it stinks to not have a bit of a guide through it all. Remember, voiceless and meaningless writing is always the way to go.

Let me also leave you with this: Writing is really hard, but writing fake stuff is even harder.

Happy Writing!

(If you need another further assistance—or you’re just simply ‘shook’—please call: 1-800-FAKE-NEWS or, alternatively, 1-800-SUPPORT-JOURNALISTS).

Disclaimer: This piece should be taken extremely seriously. Really. No laughing,

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America first, but are Americans first?

President Trump’s policies need to be more inclusive JULIAN ZUZARTE ’18 Special to the Hawk In order to justify his executive order to temporarily ban immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries, President Donald Trump said that it is time to put “America first.” This statement was puzzling to me because although it appears that our country’s new administration is keen to prioritize national security, it is not as vigilant in prioritizing America in several other critical areas.

Both my mother, a special education teacher, and father, a doctor, immigrated to the United States in pursuit of better opportunities than those that were available in Pakistan.

I am eternally grateful for the sacrifices they made that have in turn awarded my family a privileged life in America. It is from this perspective that I fear for those in countries not so different from Pakistan whose citizens simply want to give their own families the chance for a better life such as the one I enjoy today.

A specific population left outside of America’s doors due to the travel ban is that of doctors, according to The New York Times.

15,000 doctors from all different parts of the United States originate from one of the seven countries on President Trump’s list. These doctors, for the time being, cannot return to their home country to renew their visa or simply visit family, because they fear they will be unable to return to the country that once welcomed them. And welcome them we should, considering the doctor shortage that the U.S. currently faces, one that could reach up to 94,000 by 2025. Why then, do we risk American lives by unnecessarily marginalizing and excluding the highly-skilled, highly-trained doctors that we depend on? This does not put America or Americans first.

My father, a Pakistani immigrant psychiatrist, came from another Muslim-majority country. Yes, this ban is (for the meanwhile) temporary, and yes it does not list Pakistan, but just as my father entered the United States

a couple decades ago to serve his new country through his skill and passion for medicine, today’s psychiatrists, general surgeons, pediatricians, and even oncologists are being denied entry to the United States simply because of their nation of origin. While I enjoy my privilege of being born in America, today’s Syrian, Iranian, and Yemeni doctors’ families are being denied pursuit of the American dream in the so-called land of opportunity. If another immigrant, perhaps even refugee doctor has the capability of treating thousands of patients as my father has, how does it make America great to keep them out?

The next area should strike at the hearts of any patriot that touts the United States as the Cold War-era champion of liberal democracy, since the U.S. is no longer a “full democracy” according to the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) which studies about 170 countries a year based on their democratic values. It should be noted that the EIU specified that President Trump has benefitted more from the U.S.’s relegation to “flawed democracy” more than he has caused it.

Nevertheless, his “America First” inaugural message, one would think, would take aim at regaining the country’s full democracy rating rather than further push it to the lower side of the spectrum.

Yet President Trump’s first month in office has already been highlighted by a self-declared “running war with the media” and an effort to undermine the authority of the judiciary. These rights and the very structure of our democracy through checks-and-balances is under threat due to the new administration. America cannot be first unless our democracy is strengthened, not weakened through authoritarian-type practices.

I love my country and my family loves our country. This is precisely why it is important to recognize when my country has

room to improve. President Trump, despite his baseless political rhetoric, does not yet have the solutions.

When we ask ourselves what we can do for our country, are we also asking ourselves if we are letting others do good for our country as well? The United States’ reputation of being “the land of the free” is exactly why gener-

ation after generation of immigrants come to this country. Imposing exclusionary measures against marginalized populations that want to live free from violence and work to better the United States and world does not serve America’s best interest, and it does not put America first.

Photo by Julian Zuzarte ’18.

On the other side of Delta Sigma Pi A soon-to-be graduate’s reflection

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I’ve been staring at this page for a little while now, because up until the second my fingers started typing, I had planned on sticking to the outline and writing this week’s business-student experience on choosing a major. Which, don’t get me wrong, is an important topic, and there is no doubt that one of my next pieces will be singing the LEO department praises, because my experience has been eye-opening and life-changing and lots of other wonderful adjectives, too.

Anyway, I’ve been staring at this page after a super-nostalgic week, and I knew that my outline had to be refocused a bit. This week, Delta Sigma Pi (DSP), the first co-ed business fraternity on our campus and my family, helped conduct our semesterly in-

ALLI DELGRIPPO ’17 Special to the Hawk terviews of potential new members (PNM’s) since my first semester at Saint Joseph’s University.

This is always one of my favorite weeks of the semester – it is so exciting to see our brothers’ excitement and passion for DSP reflected in our PNM’s, and there’s really no greater feeling than seeing a pledge begin a journey with the organization, and the people, that have come to mean so much over my four years here. And while I love this week, it’s definitely strange to now be the grandma on the side of the interviewing table – I’ve done this seven times now, and yet it was nothing short of bizarre to be the one that is getting the “where do you hope to see DSP go after you leave?” question from an interviewee. So

while I stew on that one, and make sure I’m not getting gray hair and reassure myself that the reason I’m sore is from my yoga practice and not old age, I’m going to leave you with something short and sweet.

While I could continue to talk about the accounting equation or the great classes and professors I’ve had, what I truly think is that more than any of these things, the people that surround you in those classes, or while you’re battling those accounting flashcards, are the most important thing you leave your St. Joe’s experience with.

So, while the semester gets busier, and my LEO Capstone and Business Policy course projects gear up, I’m telling myself to put the time in, but also to close the books

and enjoy those people. And I’m telling you to do that, too. Be present, be appreciative, and embrace the fact that if the business curriculum was strictly about just that – the curriculum – we’d all be taking classes on our own, and we’d probably never see a group project again. And maybe this sounds like a blessing to some, but I don’t know where I’d be without my people – some of which, I met through the “dreaded” group project.

With that being said, I’m going to go ahead and enjoy them while I have them close. So hey, Delta Sigma Pi, I’m looking at you – thanks for being there for as long as I’ve known – I’m excited to see what these next 12 weeks hold for us.

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Jesus is my homeboy but not my savior A reflection on drifting from your faith VICTORIA TRALIES ’18 Opinions Editor Growing up, Catholicism wasn’t just a religion, it was a lifestyle.

Everyone has their own unique take on growing up with, or without, religion.

I was really lucky, in the sense that my experience was very positive. My parents raised me to be a free-thinking young woman who read (a lot), questioned (everything), and valued compassion above all else.

In my house, everyone was welcome, difficult discussions were encouraged, and tolerance was expected. As a direct result, I grew up loving religion. Mary was a young woman, who provided salvation for mankind; Jesus and his homeboys, the Apostles, were the ultimate squad goals; and the best part was empathy and love for all people, no exceptions. What could be better than that? Before I knew it, childhood and adolescence were over and I was still in Catholic school.

As of 2017, I’ve attended Catholic school for a seventeen consecutive years.

Actually, it probably isn’t that rare here at Saint Joseph’s University. According to Saint Joseph’s University data regarding religious affiliation, in the fall of 2014, approximately 80 percent of the undergraduate student body here self-identified as Catholic. And while my best friends

here all attended public schools, you don’t have to go very far to find someone ready to reminisce about getting receiving their Holy Communion and singing the hymns in Mass. But here’s the thing: Currently, I don’t identify as a Catholic.

I know, after years of sacraments, religious-affiliated holidays, going to Mass, praying before bed, and thinking about God, I don’t like to call myself Catholic.

However, originally coming to St. Joe’s, I did.

Ask anyone in my Philadelphia Service Immersion Group, the pre-freshmen year service starter, I was just as Catholic as the rest of them— probably more so.

During our nightly reflections, a younger Victoria spent time lamenting on what it meant to be a Catholic and the religious mission. (To this day, I’m fairly certain everyone in that group thought I was going to be a nun because I was so devout. In my defense, I was, and continue to be, very passionate about community service and outreach).

But it only took me the first few months to realize that going to Mass felt like a chore. Yes, I understand that sounds really lazy. Didn’t Jesus live and die for our sins, but I can’t even make it through an hour a week? But trust me, I’m someone who is continuously saying ‘yes’ to life and at the time, I was pretty sure that included God, Jesus, and the Catholic church. Until I began to feel like a huge hypocrite.

The worst part was that I just didn’t understand Communion, which is the centripetal part of the entire Mass experience.

I would get in line methodically, as a result of doing it for years and years before, and accept the EuCourtesy of Victoria Tralies ’18. charist. It wasn’t that I didn’t feel spiritual; it was more like I didn’t feel anything. For some reason, I lost the loyalty I once held, and had no desire to get it back.

After I stopped attending services, I wondered if maybe I needed to identify

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How small steps can create a better future for our Earth

with another religion, for the experience to come full circle, but then realized jumping out of one and into another was probably a bad choice. I needed time and space to consider what was next. I’m still at that place today.

This phase in my life doesn’t disregard everything Catholicism has given me. As a religion, it taught me some really solid non-negotiable ethics and challenged me to lead with my heart. It’s not healthy to suppress a part of your life and identity and that’s not what I intend to do. I don’t have to believe in the Trinity to be grateful for how my life unfolded with Catholicism as a crucial part of my growth. I look back at Communion pictures and funny stories from church and I am happy.

As for my parents, I still go to Church when I’m home. I pray when they ask me to. I ask them about their faith. I respect their decision to believe. Whenever I mutter “god damn it” under my breath by accident, I apologize, because it hurts their feelings. Respecting others’ religion requires true empathy. Jesus taught me that.

I am so lucky to have supportive parents who love me for whatever religion I choose. They want me to be happy and to use those same values of love, empathy, and compassion they taught me as a child. Maybe I’ve taken time off the faith, but values should never “take time off.”

Honestly, if Jesus does exist eternally, I’m pretty sure he’ll agree.

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KAITLYN PATTERSON ’20 Creative Director

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

You’ve been hearing “reduce, reuse, recycle” since elementary school, but have you been staying true to these three simple tasks? The three R’s are some the easiest actions one can do to help conserve our planet’s natural resources and beauty.

However, I often find that on Saint Joseph’s University’s campus, many students either improperly dispose of recyclable items, or fail to dispose of them at all. I feel as if I’m always yelling at one of my friends as they walk towards a garbage can throw away a plastic bottle. Where there’s a trash can, there’s usually a corresponding recycling bin right next to it, and if not, is it so hard to hold on to it until you can find its proper place for disposal?

Throughout my life I’ve seen a lack of concern about the destination of our waste, and I’ve always wondered, why? Is it that people don’t pay attention, or are they simply uninformed? Or is it that we simply don’t care where our trash ends up as long as we don’t have it pile up in our homes?

Unless you live under a rock, or are simply unobservant as you roam the halls of every building on campus, you will notice colored bins that are labeled with what to put in them, from dried out markers and pens, to batteries, and even ink cartridges. These are all in addition to the full size recycling bins for all your paper, plastic, and aluminum products. These bins are graciously provided and maintained by the Green Fund here on campus, which I am proud member of. Last week, as we collected the materials from these bins, we found trash, half-finished drinks, and old food in them. We can all become conscious of simple actions, like putting the right materials into the designated bins. This will improve not only the sustainability and cleanliness of the St. Joe’s campus, but the earth itself.

Yes, there’s a lot going on in the world right now, and one may not see simple things like recycling as a priority, but unless you have the magical formula that will

reverse global warming, every tiny contribution counts. The population continues to grow year after year, which means less land and more production—ultimately putting more plastic containers and packaging out into stores that end up in garbage cans and landfills. The more reusable and recyclable items society wastes, the more resources are taken from the earth and energy is wasted retrieving them.

So, no, the one or two bottles you accidentally put in the garbage won’t kill the planet. But if every individual in the world makes the same mistake, which they often do, the effects can be drastic. What many people may not know, is that what we waste and how we dispose of it affects many aspects in the functioning of society. According to Recycling Across America (RAA), an environmental nonprofit, in addition to improving the appearance and quality of the environment, recycling contributes to the economy, creates jobs, and fosters sustainable manufacturing

methods. It costs significantly more to incinerate or put waste in a landfill than it does to recycle it. If you burn plastic on your own, you put yourself more at risk with the harmful toxins released into the air. Recycling presents copious amounts of benefits and opportunities to better our society and the environment we inhabit, and if I tried to list them all we would be here forever. The nonprofit’s website for RAA writes: “When U.S. recycling levels reach 75% it will be the environmental and CO2 equivalent of removing 55 million cars from U.S. roads each year.”

It is not a question of why should we recycle; it is how can we as a campus and as contributing members of society can learn to properly dispose of waste, and educate others about the benefits and necessity of recycling.

Be conscious of your waste, my friends, and together we can make the world a greener place.

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Profiles in the Arts: John Degnan

Multitalented junior talks “Tommy,” a capella, and dancing in the back row ROSE WELDON ’19 Lifestyle Editor Rock n’ roll was a staple and pastime in John Degnan’s, ’18, life. His dad played alternative rock around the house, the first stadium concert he attended was a tour by the British band Genesis, and his favorite artist is genre-bending pianist Ben Folds. Taking all of this into account, it fits that he would be the one to play the leading role in one of the most acclaimed rock operas of the 20th century, “The Who’s Tommy.”

Degnan, an economics major, is a singer, actor, and musician originally from Bucks County, Pa. Since his freshman year, he has been a constant presence in two performance ensembles: SJU Theater Company, the in-house drama and musical theater organization, and 54th and City, the all-male a capella group on campus. While his studies lean toward a career in finance, there’s no denying that music has been a large part of his life from an early age.

“The first time I sang formally was in church choir in fourth grade,” Degnan said.

“My parents always encouraged me to perform, so I had piano lessons as a kid and played in bands. Throughout all of middle school, it was just something that I enjoyed doing.” Additionally, Degnan was active in athletics, playing baseball throughout middle school. High school proved to be a different matter, as Degnan found that he had to choose between baseball and theater.

“Music was taking over my life, so I did "Guys and Dolls" in my sophomore year, and I played Nicely-Nicely Johnson,” Degnan said.

From that point, he continued performing, taking on the role of the Phantom of the Opera in his junior year and the Pirate King as a senior. That same year, he auditioned for the SJU Theater Company and was accepted on scholarship.

Degnan’s first musical at St. Joe’s was “West Side Story” his freshman year, and from the first rehearsal it was clear to him that he was going to be challenged.

“In my productions in high school, I didn’t do much dancing,” Degnan said.

“There wasn’t much to choreograph. But the very first rehearsal for ‘West Side Story’ was a dance rehearsal for maybe three hours.”

He was put in the back rows of the ensemble for most of the dances, but did go on to land bigger roles as Giuseppe Zangara in “Assassins,” Rapunzel’s Prince in “Into the Woods,” and Enoch Snow in “Carousel.”

Currently, he is in rehearsals to play the titular “deaf, dumb, and blind kid” in “Tommy,” set to premiere on Feb. 26.

Amanda Strydio, ’19, appeared with Degnan in “Into the Woods” and “Carousel,” and is playing the Acid Queen alongside him in “Tommy.”

“When I first met John, I thought he was very introverted and studious. He’s not crazy and screaming, like the rest of [the cast],” Strydio said. “But he was incredibly nice and welcoming, and we got closer working together on ‘Carousel.’”

In addition to his theater work, Degnan is in his third year as a member of the a capella group 54th and City. Degnan not only

sings, but also arranges vocal pieces for the group. One of the first pieces he arranged was One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” where lead vocals were performed by fellow member Andy Powers, ’18.

“He brought to the table an arrangement of professional quality,” Powers said. “No one was expecting this from him, too. Everyone was sort of taken aback by his ability.”

He added that Degnan “makes practices more bearable,” and that those in the group greatly respect him.

“Not because he demands it,” Powers

said, “but because he has earned it with hard work and dedication to us.”

That spirit of professionalism is something that Degnan has always stressed in his performing career, as well as his life in general.

“Even if you’re not the greatest singer or actor, but you’re on time and you want to be there, you’re going to get your props when they’re due,” Degnan said. It’s what people notice, not just what you do, but how committed you are to doing it.”

John Degnan, '18, will soon perform in his fourth production at St. Joe's (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

A tasty way to spend your dough Sampling Beiler’s Bakery in Reading Terminal

JENNY NESSEL ’19 Hawk Staff We all love donuts. But, don’t start calling yourself a donut connoisseur until you’ve tried one (or five) from Beiler’s Bakery located in Reading Terminal Market. Any frequenter of the Philly hotspot will tell you that the bakery’s donuts are worth the trip.

It seemed as though I wasn’t the only one craving donuts when I went to try them for myself one Friday afternoon. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the gargantuan line that awaited me, as was my compatriot in this mission, Alexanne Marousis ’19.

“It was pretty hectic, people were rushing,”

Marousis said. “It was slightly intimidating.”

Yet, we assured ourselves that sugary goodness lay at the end of this adventure, so we persisted, as all good donut enthusiasts do. My excitement increased when I overheard a woman in front of us ask one of her friends, “Is this that donut place? Oh, it’s worth the wait! This ain’t Dunkin’ Donuts!”

As soon as we got closer to the front, we were able to see how the donuts are made.

“They were very precise, moving quickly, effectively, very focused on their work,” Marousis later pointed out to me.

According to one of the employees, it takes about 15-20 minutes to actually make the donuts, so they are constantly producing

more. They have about 60 flavors of donuts freshly made each day that are available for consumption.

After an eternity of waiting, we finally made it to the front – I got my favorite, Boston cream, and Marousis picked up a chocolate-glazed. Needless to say, in terms of taste, but judging by the amount of chocolate on our faces and hands by the end of our trip, I’d say it was well worth it.

Keith Beiler, the General Manager of Operations for Beiler’s and grandson to the founder, says that his grandfather established the first shop in Reading Terminal in the 70s.

“The Reading Terminal was about 40 percent occupied then,” Beiler said. “The management wanted more shops so they went to West Chester , where my grandfather was. He then sold it to my mom in the 80s. Then, me and my brother took over with the donut shop, and we run it now.”

When asked what makes the donuts so popular, Beiler said, “I honestly have no idea!

We’ve [been using] the same recipe since my

grandfather made it, and it’s all hand-made.”

Since his grandfather was an Amish merchant, he brought those values into how the various Beiler shops were run. Those same traditions found their way into the taste of these donuts.

“It’s more what we don’t put into them.

We don’t ever put in preservatives – you need to make them fresh,” Beiler said. “Every night we get rid of the donuts we don’t sell.”

Beiler’s own favorite donut is cream filled powder. “It’s the most traditional.

Anyone from Lancaster’s favorites are cream filled powder and glazed,” said Beiler.

The bakery is planning on opening another bakery in University City, at 39th and Chestnut St. on Feb. 27. The grand opening of their new shop will be held from 6-9 a.m. and they are even giving out free donuts during that time.

They also are planning to open either in West Chester, Pa., or King of Prussia, Pa. I don’t know about you, but I know I’m going to be swinging by to try some more.

Beiler's Bakery can be found in Reading Terminal Market in Center City (Photos by Jenny Nessel '19).

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From SNL to John Oliver A brief history of satirical news ROB ROY ’19 Hawk Staff A rather recent pop culture phenomena, the satirical news show, has been growing steadily in popularity since 1996, the year that the “The Daily Show” premiered.

Over two decades, it has exploded onto the face of popular media with Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and more recently, John Oliver and Samantha Bee leading the charge.

But satirical news has much deeper and older roots. In fact, as long as journalism has been around, satirical news has been right alongside to poke fun at it. A large part of satirical news stems from political satire which we can still see today as heavily included. Political satire began around 2,400 years ago in ancient Greece with the Greek playwright Aristophanes critiquing the Athenian government, according to Pennsylvania State University. However, some records indicate it could even go back further to 2000 B.C., as referenced in ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls.

From these origins, satire continued growing, with innovations like the Gutenberg printing press and public education, and at some unspecified point became popular in the world of journalism. One of the earliest and most famous examples is the Great Moon Hoax of 1835. Richard A. Locke, a reporter for The New York

Sun, wrote a six-piece story about a recent discovery of a civilization on the moon. The best part? Locke wrote it under the name of Dr. Andrew Grant, an astronomer, which gave it complete credibility. The story caused a stir, but was eventually revealed to be a hoax a few weeks later. Regardless, The Sun saw a bump in sales and was established as a successful newspaper from then on.

With the next century came the booming innovation of television, and satirical news was brought right along with it. Postwar America also came with the ever-scarier world of the Cold War. Unfortunately, the first decade or so after WWII, parody shows faced heavy backlash during what came to be known as the second “Red Scare,” when art was scrutinized for any hint of Communist support or affiliation. Eventually, the scare ended in the late 1950s, and a more free media returned.

But while the scare ended in the U.S., the Cold War dragged on into even more terrifying proportions. To allay people’s fears, satire became extremely popular in television during the 1960s and into the 70s, which saw the rise of shows like “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” and the ever-relevant “Saturday Night Live.” While both were classified as variety shows, they featured dedicated sketches to satire in relevant news.

These satirical news bits are the most direct ancestor we have to the sharp rise in

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popularity of media satire seen in the past few years. On July 21, 1996 the first episode of “The Daily Show” aired with its host Craig Kilborn. A few years later, in 1999, comedian Stewart took over and set the stage for a new age of popular satire. From Stewart’s hosting of “The Daily Show” came “The Colbert Report,” “Last Week Tonight” with Oliver, and “Full Frontal” with Bee. This past Sunday saw the return of “Last Week Tonight.” And with the informational and political climate beginning to take shape, I was looking forward to it more than I usually did. We face an ever-tense world, so it has never been a more important time to stay informed. But much like the gener-

ation before us growing up under the Cold War, I find it nice to look at the world and laugh for a moment.

In the 1960s the Smothers Brothers were a popular musical comedy act. When they began to incorporate satire about the government toward the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War, they were told to stop, yet the pair refused to back down under threat of cancellation. The show was cancelled in 1969, and the host, Thomas Smothers, said: “There’s no one in the world, if anything is meaningful and truthful, that you’re not going to offend someone. You’ve got to be able to say what it is, say how it is, and take the consequence.”

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Some novels are simply read and tossed aside without so much as a second thought.

Other truly special novels stick with you for months or even years afterward, having changed the way you thought about life and (puppy) love forever.

One of these magical novels that I read over the summer of 2016, and haven’t stopped thinking about since, is “Lily and the Octopus” by Steven Rowley. I was originally drawn to this book because of its distinctive title and cover art of an ethereal Dachshund against a cerulean background, but I stayed for the bittersweet humor and the character of Lily herself.

Lily is an aging Dachshund with a zest for life and a passionate love for her owner, a lonely writer named Ted. As an adamant dog lover myself, I was excited to add this book to my dog-related novel collection, which includes powerful works such as Garth Stein’s “The Art of Racing in the Rain.” From the first scene, in which Ted notices that something is wrong with his dear Lily as they are discussing men whom they think are cute; I was hooked.

As you can tell, Ted doesn’t have the average dog and owner relationship with Lily. Throughout the novel, Lily talks to Ted, sometimes in perfectly clear English and other times in excited bursts.

A heartwarming story for the winter FRANKI RUDNESKY ’18 Assistant Lifestyle Editor

The reader is left to wonder whether Lily actually communicates with Ted or whether he is simply imagining the discussions to cope with loneliness. Regardless, the inspiring love shared by the man and dog is painted beautifully through scenes and background stories.

Unfortunately, there is a third character that threatens both their relationship and Lily’s life. It is the second title character, “the Octopus,” that has perched itself on Lily’s head and has a tight grasp on her brain. This octopus communicates with Ted like Lily does, but the octopus is by no means a friend nor the typical sea creature one might envision.

The octopus is actually a cancerous tumor threatening his 12-year-old Dachshund’s life. Anyone who has witnessed a pet, or any loved one, go through a life-threatening illness could imagine why Ted might create an imaginary foe because it made the situation easier for him to grasp, no matter how outlandish it may seem at first.

Ted’s shock at the decline of Lily’s health is understandable, as his life essentially revolves around their relationship. On Thursdays they discuss cute boys, on Fridays they play Monopoly, and on Sundays they eat pizza. Ted did have a shaky human relationship in the past that is subtly alluded to throughout the novel, and the aftermath has kept him from reentering the dating scene.

As Ted comes to terms with Lily’s condition and the possible loss of his companion, he realizes that his intense love for his

dog has kept him from delving into the other important aspects of his life. As Ted wages a heartbreaking war with the octopus, he learns a lot about himself in the process and essentially grows as a person.

“Lily and the Octopus” was Rowley’s debut novel, and hit the shelves in June, 2016.

Rowley, a screenwriter and paralegal, originally wrote a short story about the death of his own Dachshund, Lily, in order to cope with his sorrow. With the encouragement of his boyfriend, Rowley expanded the short story

into the more-than-300 page novel in only 100 days.

Whether you’re a dog lover or simply a bookworm, you’ll fall in love with this heart-wrenching, bittersweet story of love, magic, and an adorable Dachshund named Lily. Make sure to pack the tissues for this one, though. If you’re like me and have ever loved a dog to the end of his or her life, you’ll have cried monsoons by the time the novel ends.

Rowley’s novel features an ailing dog and her owner’s desperate plight to save her (Photo by Rose Weldon ’19).

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Holy building blocks, Batman

"The Lego Batman Movie" is a comedy for all ages SAM BRITT ’20 Hawk Staff After the success of “The Lego Movie,” Warner Bros. Animation continues their dive into a theatrical universe with “The Lego Batman Movie.” “Lego Batman” tells the story of Batman as he battles his enemy, the Joker, while also learning lessons about family and friendship. While this premise may sound silly and child-oriented, I, as a college freshman, was able to enjoy this movie.

The driving force of “Lego Batman” is the creative and comedic writing. The film has a break-neck comedic pace which keeps the audience laughing the whole way through.

The majority of the jokes are family friendly, but there are many subtle references that older viewers will understand as well.

“Lego Batman” surprised me because I did not expect the amount of pop culture references the movie would have. The movie is also tailored toward Batman fans, as many references will only be picked up by the seasoned Batman enthusiast. These references, paired with the fast-paced comedic dialogue made the movie consistently entertaining.

Another key to the success of “Lego Bat-

man” is the animation. Much like the earlier “Lego Movie,” the computer generated imagery (CGI) with the feel of stop motion animation is mesmerizing. The subtle imperfections and the lighting of the plastic gives the characters and environment a realistic feel.

Sure, the world is made up of talking and animated Lego pieces, but their look is very accurate to real Legos.

The colorful nature of Lego also adds to the high energy of the movie, and the characters all move quickly and fluidly. Will Arnett voices Batman, and does a great job of both parodying Christian Bale’s Batman voice and making it his own character. Arnett takes such a dark and serious character and gives him the charm and emotion of a small child.

It is certainly one of the more cartoony and simplistic takes on the character of Batman, but it plays with the comedy perfectly.

“Lego Batman” even portrays themes and problems that are adult-oriented, and present good lessons to children. It tackles themes such as loss, isolation, and tragedy.

Family movies reference subtle adult themes and messages to expose children to real world problems. Many family movies fail at acknowledging these dismal themes, and oversimplify complicated ideas and con-

Will Arnett voices a comical Caped Crusader in "The Lego Batman Movie" (Illustration by Elana Valentin '19).

cepts for children, or, even worse, choose not to acknowledge them at all. Not all children’s movies need to be dark or have dark themes, but a family oriented film shouldn’t just be sunshine and rainbows. I applaud “Lego Batman” for tackling these mature ideas while also being a movie that made me laugh countless times.

“Lego Batman” outperformed all ex-

pectations I had for it. I didn’t expect it to be anywhere as close to the quality of “The Lego Movie,” and yet, it deserves the praise.

It is truly a testament to Warner Bros. Animation, who could have easily made the Lego franchise into some commercialized schlock, but instead produced quality family entertainment, I highly recommend “Lego Batman” to anyone and everyone.

Throw the first punch?

"Fist Fight" takes a look at teacher rivalries ROSE WELDON ’19 Lifestyle Editor I am sure you remember back in high school witnessing teachers exchange passive-aggressive phrases as they walked past each other in the hall, and how it all resulted in a school-wide event where they met each other in the parking lots and began punching the living daylights out of each other.

Okay, maybe not the last one, but most of us did see that there was animosity amongst some of the faculty at our high schools, and that is taken to the extreme in the film “Fist

Fight,” opening Feb. 17.

In the movie, English teacher Andy Campbell (Charlie Day, known for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), tries to make it through the last day before summer vacation at a failing high school, alongside hard-edged history teacher Mr. Strickland, played by rapper Ice Cube. When a senior prank goes wrong, Campbell lets something slip that results in Strickland being fired.

Strickland then challenges Campbell to a

fist-fight at 3 p.m.

Alarmed, mild-mannered Campbell tries to resolve, blackmail, and threaten his way out of the fight, but the news hits social media. The same time that the fight occurs, Campbell has an interview with his job on the line, a pregnant wife, and an insecure daughter involved, and Campbell is in for one day that can’t be saved by the bell.

It’s clear from the get-go that “Fist Fight” operates on cartoon logic, and most

Charlie Day and Ice Cube play feuding teachers in the new comedy "Fist Fight" (Illustration by Allison Sene, '19).

of the jokes and gags are things that one would expect to see out of TV shows like “Family Guy” or “American Dad” (I was genuinely shocked that Seth McFarlane wasn’t involved in this). The senior pranks especially make up a majority of the jokes, which distract rather than entertain, though the crowd that I saw it with didn’t seem to mind the immaturity.

Nevertheless, it wasn’t the jokes that bothered me as much as the people delivering them. I love Day and Ice Cube, and to be fair, they have great chemistry as rivals here.

“Workaholics” star Jillian Bell also does a good job as a cougar-like guidance counselor, and “30 Rock’s” Tracy Morgan is funny as the gym teacher.

But many of the talented actors in the film were not able to have their chance at showing off their comedic skills. “Mad Men’s” Christina Hendricks and “Silicon Valley’s” Kumail Nanjiani are criminally underused, and “Breaking Bad’s” Dean Norris, as the about-to-snap principal, is mainly there to yell and be angry. It’s a shame, because most of these actors are gifted when it comes to comedy, but are not given enough jokes or time onscreen.

To be completely honest, I surprisingly found myself laughing at the immaturity of it all. It’s a perfectly mindless and entertaining movie, but that’s fine. It’s fun to see the mismatched pairing that is Day and Ice Cube playing off each other so well, and the titular fight, which comes near the end, is solidly done. So if you’re up for 90 minutes of something mindless, but entertaining, “Fist Fight” will work well.

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Horoscopes Aries

(March 21 - April 19) As we settle into the month of February, the tension and stress you have been experiencing will begin to pass. As soon as you realize this, you may feel a spark of energy and inspiration, so allow these traits to guide you in your upcoming endeavors. This week may present a new love interest, which is exciting because you have been feeling quite lonely. Break free from the negativity that has been holding you back and let your confidence and passion shine through.

Taurus

(April 20 - May 20) You have people relying on you this week, Taurus, whether it be for work or a relationship, but you’re the perfect one for the job.

You’re reliable, attentive, and devoted when it comes to any task, but it’s important to realize you may not have all the answers. If you run into problems or hesitations, remember that although you consistently uphold stableness when under pressure, you may also be in need of assistance from time to time.

Gemini

(May 21 - June 20) Your desire to learn and create continues to inspire you, Gemini, but this week is especially significant. Jump out of your comfort zone or stray from daily routine to unlock potential inspiration and creativity. You may not know your end goal, but as you continue to learn from the ever-changing world around you, things will fall into place.

Cancer

Libra

Capricorn

Leo

Scorpio

Aquarius

(Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) You are a loyal friend and a great leader, Scorpio, but when it comes to advice, you do not like to be on the receiving end.

Your friends and family want what’s best for you, and just because you accept help from others does not mean you are less strong. Even in your weakest moments, those around you look up to you, because you always have an answer, solution, or plan to tackle any problem you face.

Pisces

(June 21 - July 22) New challenges and opportunities await you this week, and you have just the right amount of energy and passion to accomplish whatever life throws at you. You’re very caring and loyal, but don’t let yourself get so caught up in helping everyone else out that you lose sight of your own ambitions. Let yourself relax this week because you put so much effort into everything that you sometimes forget to just sit down and clear your head.

(July 23 - Aug. 22) Though your confidence may have been shaken this week as a result of some sort of failure, misjudgment, or rejection, you know better than to let anything knock you down.

People won’t always appreciate your efforts and talents, but you know your strengths so use them this week to excel in your school work and social life. You know how to have a good time, so use your energetic attitude to bring people together.

Virgo

(Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) You've been working hard, Virgo, and while you are very persistent, you tend to be all work and no play. You are also dedicated to caring for others, so you often find yourself neglecting other important things. . Carve some time out of your day to unwind , and make it a routine. You’ll be surprised how much a little time each day will help you relax so that you can continue to work hard.

(Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Although you are constantly in search of a new friend or significant other, take time this week to get to know yourself. The idea of being alone is terrifying to you, but realize that alone time isn’t the same thing as loneliness. So take some “me time,” and get comfortable in your own skin before throwing yourself out into the battlefield.

You’ll find that once you stop searching for the right people, the right people will start flocking toward you.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) With the cold weather and new classes, you may be feeling trapped this week. If the promise of spring in a few weeks doesn’t motivate you to get outside, then learn to accept the beauties that winter brings. This new perspective will not only get you back to your outgoing, adventurous self, but will also allow you to excel in other areas too.

(Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) You may have a presentation or interview coming up in the near future, but you are always prepared for every situation you put yourself into, so try not to stress about it too much. Realize that the social aspect of life is just as important as your work life, so allow yourself invest some of your vigor into maintaining and creating relationships. Once you accomplish one task, let your mind rest and accept the many virtues of life.

(Jan. 20 - Feb 18) It’s your season, Aquarius, which will come in handy this week. You may feel as if your work is holding you back from your social life this week, and this may weaken your spirits, but remind yourself of the goal you are working towards. Let that reminder guide you through the week, as good fortunes are to come during the weekend.

(Feb. 19 - March 20) Your friendly and compassionate efforts will be recognized this week, Pisces, but remember that recognition is not the motive for your gestures. A new relationship or project may arise, and although this may seem frightening, this week is the time to discover the courage necessary to take the next steps. Don’t let criticism or negativity get you down, for you know you have friends and family to lean on as you take on this new challenge.

Crossword Puzzle KELLIE O'BRIEN, ’19 Social Media Manager ACROSS 1 21 seasons as head coach 4 Ave, Line, interchangeable 6. O’Pake 7. Log onto 11. “__suit” 12. It will never die 13. Someone to take to Campion 16. Grad student, opposite of science 17. Episcopal Academy Building of the past 19. First non-Jesuit to run St. Joe’s 21. Transfer student building 22. ___-shirts 23. Go forth and ___ the world on fire.

24. President’s House, Bronstein, originally a garage 25. Banquet Hall 26. Infosystems class DOWN 1. One word slogan 2. Employee of student life 3. Major in CAS 5. Form of student teacher 8. “A-___ Champs” 9. 24 hours when walk is held for pediatric cancer 10. Park in Hawk’s _______ 11. NBA player, St. Joe’s grad 14. University-set goals before graduating 15. The wind outside Villiger 17. School color 18. People who take charge on campus 20. Pope rode in one of these in style 22. Refer to #19 across

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Adding insult to injury

Men’s basketball drops fourth straight game ALLEN SMITH ’19 Hawk Staff The Saint Joseph’s University Hawks took on the University of Massachusetts Minutemen for the 70th meeting between the two teams. The Hawks were looking to break their three game losing streak. This was also the Hawks’ Phil Martelli’s 700th career game as head coach.

“We have to rise up everybody,” freshman Charlie Brown said after Saturday’s loss to UMass, 87-76. “Every player, every coach, we’ve got to rise up, rise our game.”

The game began with UMass taking the opening tip off and the first points of the game. UMass took control early by making their first five shots and took a 9-point lead.

However, the Hawks did not give up.

They stayed with the Minutemen and got within 3 points midway through the first half thanks to a shot from beyond the arc

by Brown. The Hawks also made some great plays and got the crowd energized. There was a possible missed three-second violation call against UMass, including a slam dunk by sophomore Markell Lodge and great shots by freshman Nick Robinson and Brown.

“People start to play him a certain way,” Martelli said about Brown. “We have to make it easier by getting by people and making some plays on distributing [the ball].”

Throughout the half, the Hawks were improving their play on both sides of the ball.

They tightened up their defense and were making their shots. Again the score was within three points with 1:24 left in the first half, but it did not stay that close for long.

The Minutemen made several shots and were able to take an 8-point lead into halftime, with a 43-35 score.

The Hawks started the second half with the ball and the momentum started to shift in their favor.

St. Joe’s was making their shots, getting defensive and offensive rebounds, and were able to keep the Minutemen from sinking shots they were making in the first half, beginning to cut down the lead UMass had built.

UMass going cold with their shooting also helped the Hawks. They were missing shots and were out-rebounded by the Hawks for part of the second half.

St. Joe’s was able to get the game within two points before senior Javon Baumann was fouled. He made both shots and the game was tied up at 55.

“We worked really hard to get to 55-55,” Martelli said after the game. “I think we just played. I don’t think it’s anything noteworthy.

We tried different guys and Javon Baumann gave us a lift.”

Unfortunately the game was not tied for very long. UMass was able to capitalize on two straight turnovers by the Hawks and

started to regain and build a lead. The Minutemen got back into their rhythm and were able to put it away with their shooting. The Hawks made a good effort late in the half, but they could not stop UMass.

The Minutemen pulled away and were able to get the victory and take a two-game lead in the overall series as well as an important conference win.

Their 3-point shooting in the first half helped them build and maintain the lead, then their overall shooting late in the second half sealed the victory for UMass, 87-76.

“The plan in the beginning was to zone them and they made 8 threes, so credit to them,” Martelli said. “They beat the plan.”

The Hawks shooting was improved from last week’s game. They were 40.7 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three.

They also shot better from the foul line at 68.8 percent.

The Hawks have now lost four straight games and have only won two games since a win against George Washington on Dec. 30.

They are 2-10 since then.

The Hawks also lost sophomore Lamarr Kimble to injury during the second half and taken out of the game. X-ray results on Feb. 12 indicated a fractured fifth metatarsal of his left foot. He’ll need surgery and will not be able to play for the remainder of the season.

Martelli, though, does not blame Kimble’s injury for team failures.

“I did not like our response in the beginning,” he said. “We had a day off on Wednesday, we had good prep. We talk about preparation has to equal performance. We played silently, we got hurt defensively. I don’t care who you have in uniform. It’s not an injury thing, it’s not answering where we needed to answer, [and] lose balls.”

The Hawks will play against La Salle University on Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. at La Salle University.

Sophomore Lamarr Kimble on crutches (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Time to face-off

St. Joe’s lacrosse prepares for 2017 season MEN'S LACROSSE

WOMEN'S LACROSSE

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#2 Maryland Penn #7 Duke St. John's Manhattan Monmouth Drexel Delaware Bryant * Robert Morris * Hobart * Sacred Heart * Wagner * Mount St. Mary's *

Sweeney Field Sweeney Field Durham, N.C. Queens, N.Y. Riverdale, N.Y. Sweeney Field Philadelphia, Pa. Newark, Del. Smithfield, R.I. Sweeney Field Sweeney Field Fairfield, Conn.

Sweeney Field Emmitsburg, Md.

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American Temple Villanova California San Diego State #10 Duke Mount St. Mary's Wagner Davidson * #16 Massachusetts * St. Bonaventure * Duquesne * VCU * La Salle *

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San Diego, Calif.

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George Mason * Richmond * George Washington *

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*Conference Game

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2017 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE PRESEASON POLL 1. Saint Joseph’s

2017 ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE PRESEASON POLL 1. Massachusetts

2. Hobart 3. Bryant

2. Richmond

4. Robert Morris 5. Mount St. Mary’s 6. Sacred Heart 7. Wagner

4. George Mason 5. Duquesne 6. Davidson 7. La Salle 8. GW 9. SBU 10. VCU

"It's nothing new around here. The last couple of years we've been picked to finish first in the preseason. That's all nice, but it doesn't matter how you start, it's how you finish. We'd much rather be in first in May than in February."

-Charles Guinta, senior captain

"We want to maintain the reputation as the hardest working team in the country."

-Mike Rastivo, redshirt senior captain

3. Saint Joseph's

"We think we can accomplish [our goals] by going out every day and giving it everything we've got. Every game is just as important as the Atlantic 10 championship game or as all our league games. We just want to come out and really treat every game as if it's our last one."

-Nora McCallion, senior captain

"Number three is great, but we can't get ahead of ourselves.

We have to work one game at a time."

-Mallory Grey, graudate captain

"Our goal this year, as it is every year, is to win the conference championship. We have some pretty high expectations for the team this year."

-TJ Jones, senior captain

"Simply, our goal is to win the Atlantic 10."

-Alex Kahoe, head coach

Photos courtesy of Sideline Photos, LLC. Data courtesy of SJUHawks.com.

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Refuse to lose

Women’s basketball closes Big 5 play with a win against La Salle ALEX HARGRAVE ’20 Assistant Sports Editor Donning pink uniforms in honor of breast cancer awareness, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team took on its neighbor, the La Salle University Explorers on Feb. 12. The Hawks earned a 67-58 win over the Explorers to round out Big 5 play, improving the Hawks’ Big 5 record to 2-2.

A number of St. Joe’s players contributed points to the win, with junior Adashia Franklyn leading the pack with 17 points.

Sophomore Sarah Veilleux had 16, senior Amanda Fioravanti added 11, and junior

Senior Jaryn Garner dribbles the ball against La Salle on Feb. 12.

Chelsea Woods added 10.

The Hawks were able to hold off La Salle for the majority of the game, as the Explorers’ largest lead was 2 points and they only held the lead for a little over two minutes. St. Joe’s led for over 33 minutes of the game.

Head Coach Cindy Griffin was pleased with the Hawks’ play against their Big 5 rival.

“We knew what was at stake; we were tied with La Salle in the [Atlantic 10] standings and we knew that this was a big one,” Griffin said. “We wanted to finish strong in our run in the Atlantic 10 and I thought our kids came out strong and kept with the game plan. It was nice to see us make shots today.”

The game started out close with the Explorers taking control and the Hawks answering each La Salle basket. Fioravanti registered St. Joe’s first points with two free throws.

The teams were tied for much of the quarter until La Salle took a 13-12 lead with one minute left and Veilleux responded with two 3-pointers within the final minute of the quarter to give the Hawks an 18-15 advantage going into the second quarter.

A pair of Woods foul shots opened the quarter, and from here, the Hawks took flight.

Coming off the bench, sophomore Kristalyn Baisden made her mark immediately with a 3-pointer one minute into the quarter to give the Hawks a 23-15 edge.

St. Joe’s took advantage of their foul shots, with Veilleux and senior Jaryn Garner each making both of their free throws.

The women’s basketball team stands for the National Anthem.

With five minutes remaining in the half, Woods brought the Hawks’ lead into double digits with a layup to put them ahead at 31-20. The rest of the half saw a free throw and a layup from Franklyn and a pair of free throws from Veilleux to put the Hawks in a 36-27 lead at halftime.

La Salle began to put up a fight in the second half, controlling play for the first two minutes. St. Joe’s found a breakthrough with a Franklyn layup followed by two foul shots by Fioravanti.

The Hawks found momentum again as Franklyn converted an and-one with seven minutes left in the quarter, and Baisden drained her second 3-pointer of the game to put St. Joe’s up 46-32 halfway through the third quarter.

La Salle’s defense was starting to break down to Hawk pressure, as Veilleux and Woods were awarded two easy layups in an open basket with three minutes remaining in the quarter. St. Joe’s went into the final quarter at a 53-43 advantage.

St. Joe’s opened strong once again as Veilleux made a crucial steal that turned into a basket for Franklyn, and senior Mackenzie Rule delivered a 3-pointer to put them ahead 58-47. The Explorers started to recognize the hole they were in and put pressure on the Hawks for the remainder of the game.

The Hawks were able to fight back and hold onto their lead to win the game, 67-58.

“Resistance – that’s the one thing our team has done a really good job of in this

stretch that we put together; if teams push us, we push them back, and I think that’s a sign of maturity, competitive nature, and refusing to lose,” Griffin said.

Following the Hawks’ loss at Fordham, it was important to get a win against La Salle to improve their place in the standings, as they are now ranked fifth in the A-10.

The Big 5 rivalry is also a large part of St. Joe’s basketball, especially for Franklyn who grew up in southeastern Pa. and recognizes the history.

“It’s just pride,” Franklyn said. “We play for pride, we play for a better record. We want to improve our Big 5 record and our overall record and we fought hard to chip away.”

Just two games away from playoffs, the Hawks need to prepare for what lies ahead.

“We want to outwork our opponents and be better than the next, so all of those little things we’re supposed to do, they contribute to the larger goal,” Franklyn said.

“We play hard, we refuse to lose.”

Women’s basketball has improved immensely since the beginning of their season, really taking off when they entered conference play, the most important part of their season.

“The kids have put a lot of work in and to see the benefits come around this time of year is really rewarding,” Griffin said.

The Hawks will travel to Richmond, Va. to take on Virginia Commonwealth University for their second to last game of the regular season on Feb. 15.

Senior Mackenzie Rule drives to the basket against La Salle (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

hawk Fun Fact Junior basketball player Adashia Franklyn has played in 84 straight games since her debut as a freshman.

Franklyn takes on a La Salle defender.

Data courtesy of SJU Athletics.

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Personal bests

Men’s and women’s track and field sets multiple records NICK MANDARANO ’18 Sports Editor

The Saint Joseph’s University track and field teams participated in two meets last weekend – the Fastrack National Invitational on Feb. 10 and the Monmouth Winter Collegiate Invitational on Feb. 11. Both the men’s and women’s squads had successful weekends.

The Fastrack National Invitational in Staten Island, N.Y. was a meet with no team scoring. Still, the men’s team performed very well.

“We had another good weekend,” said Head Coach Mike Glavin. “Lots of people running faster than they ever have.”

Senior Torey Doaty ran a fantastic 400-meter race finishing at a listed 49.03 seconds, but officials later measured his time at 49.038 seconds. As a result, he finished just three one-thousandths of a second behind Fairleigh Dickinson’s Kazeem Otun for first place and qualified for the IC4A’s.

“It had Torey Doaty listed as getting second, but it really should’ve listed him as tied for first,” Glavin said. “He finished with the exact same time as somebody in the other heat, so they went to the computer and went to the thousandths of a second to figure out who won and they’re not supposed to do that. That’s not the way this sport works.

The Hawks had two other men qualify for the IC4A’s in Staten Island as well -

sophomore Dylan Eddinger in the 800 meter and senior Jimmy Daniels, who shattered his personal best, in the 3000 meter.

Additionally, freshman Josh Clark ran a 4:17 mile, which is the fastest he’s ever run, according to Glavin.

The women’s team had some impressive feats to add to the event. Junior Cassidy Weimer ran a 4:57.60 mile, which was the first sub-five minute mile of her career, according to Head Coach Melody O’Reilly, and good enough to qualify for the ECAC’s.

Freshman Emily Bracken also performed well in the mile finishing with a time of 5:02.50. O’Reilly said that had it not been for a bad first lap, Bracken would’ve also qualified for the ECAC’s.

Fifth-year senior Dannah Hayward ran her career best 400 meter in 57.37 seconds.

As a team, the Hawks boasted many impressive finishes.

“Gosh, we had so many good performances,” O’Reilly said.

The Hawks did well at the Monmouth Winter Collegiate Invitational as well and had one more athlete qualify for the IC4A’s.

Freshman Trae’ Robinson had a second place finish in the 500 meter with a time of 1:05.92 to qualify. Also freshman Justin Moscoe finished in first place in the 400 meter in 51.48 seconds.

“We had a lot of really good things again going on for the younger guys,” Glavin said. “It just was a good weekend for us.”

Each in a field of six teams, the men’s team finished third and the women’s team finished fourth at Monmouth. Both head coaches were more than pleased with how the weekend went for their respective squads.

“I actually think we had another great weekend,” O’Reilly said. “We continued on with a lot of athletes having personal bests. It was a really nice weekend overall and a really nice way to go into the Atlantic 10 meet.”

Both the men’s and the women’s team will travel to George Mason University to compete in the Atlantic 10 Championships on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19.

“The A-10 has gotten so competitive over the last three or four years, we could get third or we could get seventh,” Glavin said. “I think we’re going to score reasonably well in the 400’s through the 3000’s. I think we’re going to be alright.”

Glavin mentioned that the University of Rhode Island and George Mason are most likely the favorites headed in, but the Hawks have a good shot to compete.

O’Reilly, too, had confidence in her squad.

“I think our expectation would be just to look stronger than we did last year,” she

said. “We looked pretty strong last year, which was my first year coaching with them. We want to score higher than we did last year and I think we’re really capable of doing that right now.”

Senior Torey Doaty races at the Atlantic 10 Champioships in 2016 (Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly).

Cool as ice

Men’s club ice hockey excels this season ALEX MARK ’20 Special to the Hawk

The 2016-17 season is almost over for the Saint Joseph’s University Men’s Club Ice Hockey Team, led by senior captains Edward Markowski and Tyler Garcia both expressed strong satisfaction with how the season has turned out for the Hawks.

Overall, the Hawks won 12 games, 10 of which were played at home, and lost 11, with four at home. Additionally, they ended two home games in a tie.

According to Markowski, the 2016-17 season was his best “by a margin.” The team has not had a winning season for the past three years, but this season, the Hawks had managed to make the playoffs for the first time in six years.

The captains named the game against University of Maryland in Baltimore County (UMBC) on Oct. 30 as the roughest moment of the season, where the Hawks lost 15-2. “[UMBC is] much better than we are,” Markowski said.

In contrast, major highlights of the season include the Hawks’ Jan. 21 game against Seton Hall University and the win against the U.S. Naval Academy on Jan. 28.

While the first period of the game against Seton Hall University ended with St. Joe’s down 3-0, the Hawks returned to the ice to win the game 5-4, scoring two goals in the second period and three goals in the third.

Markowski stated that the win was a “really good confidence booster” for the team, who then went on to beat the U.S. Naval Academy and advance to playoffs.

The game against the U.S. Naval Academy resulted in a 4-1 Hawks victory in which they scored three goals in the first period and one goal in the second. Senior goalie Chris D’Alessio also tallied his first shut-out during this game.

“It was a nice change of pace,”

D’Alessio said.

As for the other players, the captains named the top scoring forwards of the season as Markowski, who scored 10 power play goals and four game-winning goals with 55 in total, sophomore John Tarantino, who scored four power play goals and two game-winning goals with 37 total points, and junior Ryley Harper, who scored 10 power play goals and three game-winning goals with 42 total points.

Photo courtesy of SJU Club Ice Hockey.

“It was fun to go play those games,” said senior captain Tyler Garcia. “Everyone bonded.”

The season’s top defensive players were Garcia, who scored two power play goals with 22 points total, and sophomore Andrew Sarre, who scored one power play goal with 14 points total.

D’Alessio, the captains said, is another notable player, having made 504 saves over the course of the season with an 85.1 save percentage.

Team chemistry was especially dynamic this season—since many players were underclassmen, Garcia mentioned. The seniors of the team had to take on the role of mentor, which led to a tight bond and strong friendships both on and off the ice.

“Me, Tyler [Garcia] and Eddie [Markowski] tried to get the freshmen involved early,” D’Alessio said. “We tried to make sure there weren’t any cliques or anything like that.”

The captains also felt that because their relationship with Head Coach Hugh Walsh strengthened this season, they were able to work well together and lead the team more effectively than in previous years.

“I hope the program continues to get better each year,” Markowski said.

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Sports

Feb. 15, 2017

Missing Mamba

Kobe Bryant’s shrine robbed from Lower Merion High School ALEX HARGRAVE ’20 16,Editor 2016 Assistant Nov. Sports

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The empty “Kobe Showcase” in Lower Merion High School (Photo courtesy of Lower Merion High School).

Lower Merion is home to a number of great things including Larry’s Steaks, Saint Joseph’s University, and NBA legend Kobe Bryant to name a few. Most sports fans know that Bryant has earned the Los Angeles Lakers five championship rings, but not many know that he also led Lower Merion High School to four consecutive Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state championship games.

Lower Merion High School is located just three miles from the Saint Joseph’s University campus; so close that in his high school days, Bryant could be found practicing at Hagan Arena or at Larry’s devouring one of their famous cheesesteaks. To the community, he is a hometown hero, which is why there is a trophy case dedicated to him at his old high school.

Outside of what is now named Kobe Bryant Gymnasium, there are several pieces of memorabilia including a replica of his high school jersey, sneakers signed by Bryant, and even the 1996 PIAA state basketball championship trophy that he won the Lower Merion Aces his senior year.

On Feb. 6, these items were stolen from the display case at Lower Merion High School. While the items have a great cash value because of their connection to Bryant, they were of even greater sentimental value.

Former Lower Merion Aces who are now Hawks recognize the significance of Bryant’s legacy in the community.

“It [the Bryant shrine] is definitely symbolic in a way,” said freshman Michael Park, a Lower Merion graduate. “We would always make jokes about Kobe showing up to events just to get people to go.”

Even as a celebrity whose high school career ended 21 years ago, Bryant was still disheartened and shocked by the news, according to Lower Merion basketball coach Gregg Downer in a statement to Philly.com.

This is not much of a surprise, as he was spotted at Larry’s Steaks just last year, proving he comes back to his hometown every once in awhile.

Freshman Jonathan Dunleavy also attended Lower Merion and played basketball there for a year. Dunleavy recognizes the value of Bryant’s trophy case.

“At the end of the day, it’s Kobe Bryant; he did amazing things in high school and beyond,” Dunleavy said. “A market will

always be there for a state championship game worn jersey among other things.”

Despite the monetary value of the items, it is unclear why someone would disrupt the case after so many years.

“I was pretty surprised [by the theft],” Park said. “I feel like no one in our school would do that.”

In a letter to the Lower Merion community, Principal Sean Hughes and Athletic Director Don Walsh expressed the importance of the memorabilia to the school and surrounding area.

“The ‘Kobe Showcase’ has become a unique point of pride for our school and even a tourist attraction; many basketball fans from all over the world visit our school each year to take photos in front of the display and leave even more impressed by the warmth, kindness and spirit of the LM [Lower Merion] students and staff,” Hughes and Walsh wrote.

The legacy that Bryant left to put Lower Merion, Pa. on the map goes far beyond the phsyical pieces of memorabilia that were taken from the high school.

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