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Jan. 27, 2016

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Community loses activist and professor

Alert: This is a test of the Emergency Notification System in our classrooms. If you are in a classroom please lock your door.

PLAN IN PLACE Saint Joseph’s takes part in first active shooter drill Image created by Krista Jaworski ’17

ANA FAGUY ’19 News Editor After receiving a notice via email on Jan. 15, the Saint Joseph’s University community participated in its first active shooter drill. The drill was implemented on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

The drill tested the preparedness of students and faculty, as well as the efficiency of classroom safety systems and technological devices in the event of a shooter being on campus. At 10:45 a.m. a text was sent to over 9,400 phone numbers and a telephone call was made to over 167 classrooms to inform students and faculty that the active shooter drill had begun.

“There is no preparation for that kind of thing because it is something that you cannot predict,” said Michael Boykin, inteim director of Public Safety. “Fortunately they are very rare occurrences, however you still need to make sure that you have something in place. The drill itself is twofold. One is to bring it to the consciousness of everyone here on campus to understand that they have a role in trying to do something to protect themselves, and two, for us, meaning Public Safety, identifying in the university what do we need to do in order to be better prepared for it.”

As Boykin said, the drill had multiple purposes, as well as numerous results. The active shooter drill shed light on the problems that the university has overlooked, and will, in turn, focus its attention on preparing students with these safety measures.

According to Boykin, the results of the drill helped to inform Public Safety Officers of classrooms that needed telephones

reinstalled. The drill also brought attention to the classrooms that were in need of door locks. Boykin said that these adjustments will likely be made in the coming weeks and classrooms will be updated before the next drill.

This drill also provided a clear distinction between the action that would take place in a real emergency versus the action that took place during the drill.

Boykin added that in case of a real emergency, text messages would be sent instantaneously through a different system than that used during the drill. Additionally, updates would be posted on both Twitter and Facebook, the loud speakers surrounding the campus would be blaring warnings, and Public Safety officers would be present on campus with bull horns. These actions would be taken to ensure that everyone on campus knew that danger was present.

“I think we are better prepared. I don’t think we can ever be 100 percent prepared for every scenario that could come along,” said Cary Anderson, associate provost and vice president of Student Life.

All St. Joe’s community members were notified of the drill, but the reactions of students ranged across a vast spectrum. Some professors did not take the drill very seriously; other professors, like Ruben Mendoza, Ph.D., assistant professor of decision & system sciences, treated the drill as if it were a real shooter emergency.

“Unfortunately, we live in a time where these are frequent realities, thankfully they are not daily, but they are too frequent for my taste,” Mendoza said. “I did it, I took it seriously because I see it as my person-

al responsibility. I mean, what is the point of the drill if you’re not going to do it? You can’t just sit there and say ‘OK, this is what I would do.’ You have to do it. If you have thought about it, better yet practiced it, that is what you’re going to do [in a real emergency]. ” Mendoza explained that during the drill, he was teaching in the Wall Street Trading Room, Mandeville Hall 295, which has a full wall of windows. When the text came, he instructed students closest to the windows to shut the blinds and hide under their desks. Meanwhile, Mendoza turned off the lights and covered the windows on the door. According to Mendoza, the room was completely quiet for over three minutes.

“I was ready to make it clear to them that if I could hear them, so could a person who would harm them, and they were quiet,” Mendoza said. “I was very impressed.

Now, we know what to do, at least in this room.”

The active shooter drill now forces students to put St. Joe’s preparedness into perspective and admit responsibility in emergency situations.

“I think St. Joe’s is well-prepared to respond to a variety of emergencies,” said University President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D..

“I think we all know, however, that you can’t plan for everything, and much of what you try to do is prepare people to make quick decisions that will keep them safer and also resolve the emergency. Everyone needs to be vigilant and take seriously things such as drills or communications about emergency preparedness.”

Catherine Murray, Ph.D., leaves behind a grateful St. Joe’s ANA FAGUY ’19 News Editor Catherine Murray, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology and director of graduate gerontology, died Sunday, Jan. 24 after serving Saint Joseph’s University for five decades.

The St. Joe’s community was notified of Murray’s passing via email on Monday, Jan. 25.

“She was a champion of gender equality and, as such, served as director of the gender studies program and as chair of the Commission on the Status of Women,” University President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., said in his email to the student body. “Dr. Murray also served on the Advisory Board on Faculty Compensation (ABFC) for many years and as Faculty Senate President. She was an influential voice as chair of the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Curriculum Review in 2008 and was the recipient of the Lifetime Service Award in 2010.”

According to Ann Green, Ph.D., a professor in the English department and the president of Faculty Senate, Murray was crucial in establishing a gender studies program at St. Joe’s.

“She leaves a huge hole in our work,” Green adds. Murray was a staunch advocate for the faculty.

“A woman who chose a career in the sciences at a time when doing so was unusual, she was a passionate champion of gender equality,” said Donald Leitner, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of psychology. “She also developed and ran one of the first gerontology programs in Philadelphia. She mentored many students during her long career at Saint Joseph’s. She will be greatly missed by me personally, by her many current students, by our alumni, and by her colleagues.”

Murray will be in the minds of friends and colleagues alike. Without a doubt, her work, particularly for gender equality, will leave a mark on St. Joe’s for many years to come.

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Department of Public Safety reports (Jan. 15 - Jan. 24) Jan. 15 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding an odor of marijuana coming from a room in the Lancaster Court Hastings Apartments. Public Safety officers responded to the room with Residence Life. A search of the room revealed a small amount of marijuana, which Public Safety seized. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding student noise in the 2400 block of N. 54th Street. Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded to the area. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding student noise in the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue.

Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded to the area. Community Standards was notified.

Jan. 16 Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding student noise in the 2000 block of Upland Way. Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded to the area. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding student noise in the 5400 block of Wynnefield Avenue.

Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding student noise in the 5400 block of Euclid Street. Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police were notified and responded to the area. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety, while conducting a property check of Hawks’ Landing, located a group of students and parents with a keg of beer on the sixth floor. The group was advised of the Staint Joseph’s alcohol policy and complied.

No further action was taken by Public Safety.

Public Safety was notified in regards to unknown person(s) discharging a fire extinguisher on the second floor of Villiger Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Residence Life was notified. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding the arrest of a St. Joe’s student for public urination near the intersection of City and Cardinal Avenue. Community Standards was notified.

Winter Storm Jonas

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s employee of unknown person(s)removing his unattended wallet, which he left in the Campion Dining Room.

Jan. 17 Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding the arrest of a St. Joe’s student for public intoxication near the intersection of City and Old Lancaster Avenue. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding an odor of marijuana coming from a room in Lannon Hall.

Public Safety officers responded to the room with Residence Life. A search of the room revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

of Saint Joseph’s University. Public Safety officers responded. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding students being loud in the 5600 block of Wynnefield Avenue. Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Jan. 24 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding a St. Joe’s student possibly hiding a weapon in his room.

Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, responded to Villiger Hall and searched the room. No weapon was found. Community Standards was notified.

Jan. 18 Public Safety was notified by an a resident of the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue regarding a St. Joe’s student throwing a bottle at their front window. Community Standards was notified.

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Jan. 19 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding an odor of marijuana coming from a room in the Lancaster Court Hastings Apartments. Public Safety officers responded to the room with Residence Life. A search of the room revealed a small amount of marijuana, which Public Safety seized. Community Standards was notified.

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Public Safety was notified by an area resident regarding students being loud in the 2400 block of N. 56th Street.

Public Safety officers, along with the Philadelphia Police, were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

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Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to her off-campus residence, located in the 5700 block of Woodbine Avenue, being burglarized by unknown peson(s). Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Residence Life was notified. The incident is under intigation.

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Public Safety was notified in regards to unknown person(s) damaging a front window of the Gillin Boathouse

NEWS BRIEFS

Over the weekend, the East coast was hit with a massive snowstorm. Jonas shut down most major cities, including Philadelphia, where 22 inches of snow accumulated. The Jersey Shore also faced major flooding. This past Friday night, accidents on the Pennsylvania Turnpike caused a seven mile traffic jam. As a result, over 500 vehicles were stuck on the turnpike until Saturday afternoon. (CNN)

Supreme Court rejects appeal of death penalty

Shonda Walters, a Pennsylvania inmate, appealed to outlaw the death penalty throughout the United States. Her appeal was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Walter’s appeal follows the SCOTUS debate of the death penalty and Justice Stephen Breyer’s push to re-evaluate the death penalty. (AP)

Bloomberg considers presidential election

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has begun planning to join the 2016 presidential race. If Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders win the primaries, it is likely Bloomberg will be added to the ballot in all 50 states as an independent. Bloomberg will decide by March if he will join the race. (New York Times)

ISIS claims Paris Attacks

After the Nov. 13 ISIS attack on Paris that killed 130 people, ISIS has released a new propaganda video, showing the final messages from the nine Paris attackers. The video, released on Jan. 25, includes three French citizens, four Belgian citizens, and two Iraqi citizens. The video includes news coverage from after the attacks, as well as violent militant tactics being carried out by the attackers. (NBC)

Earthquake strikes Alaska

On Jan. 24, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Cook Inlet, Alaska, lasting for about 30 seconds. The earthquake was felt 126 miles away in Anchorage. Two smaller earthquakes, one at a magnitude of 4.0 and the other at 3.2, also occurred within 30 minutes of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake. No casualties or extreme damage have been reported. (CNN) Compiled by Sam Henry, ’19

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Grounded:

Hoverboards no longer permitted on Hawk Hill

MOLLY GRAB ’17 Editor in Chief This semester, Saint Joseph’s University students will have to rely on their feet to get them around campus.

St. Joe’s now prohibits students from using or storing hoverboards on university property. Students were notified of the new interim policy, which takes effect this spring, in an email sent on Jan. 8.

Hoverboards are battery-powered, twowheeled scooters that require riders to balance in order to operate. Various companies manufacture the scooters, which have become highly popular in the last few months.

The new policy, found in the updated Saint Joseph’s 2015-16 Student Handbook, states that hoverboards are prohibited on all university property, including residence halls, academic buildings and offices, as well as being prohibited in on-campus student vehicles.

According to William Bordak, director of Community Standards, the ban was instituted for students’ safety. “A simple Google search will show that, you know, the safety standards aren’t there right now for the

products,” Bordak said.

Community Standards’ primary concern about hoverboards stem from reported fire hazards. “It’s a fire risk and so what’s tending to happen is the batteries, particularly while charging…could catch fire sort of without warning,” Bordak said. “It’s certainly something we want to avoid on campus.”

In addition to fire risks, Michael Boykin, interim director of Public Safety, added, “…the other part is because of the use. If the subject does fall and injure themselves, of course you’re on university property, and there is a lot of other issues there.”

With the implementation of this policy, St. Joe’s joins Temple University and a growing number of other colleges across the country that now prohibit their students from using hoverboards.

“It’s not an over-reach, you know, it wasn’t a decision that wasn’t without thought,” Bordak explained. “We connected with colleagues in local Philadelphia schools; many of them are doing the same

thing.”

Some students, however, don’t believe the ban is necessary. Christine Leo, ’16, doesn’t agree with St. Joe’s justification of the new hoverboard policy. “I think it [fire hazards] is a concern…so in that sense I do see why they’re doing it, but I still think it’s an overreaction,” Leo said.

Others, like Eva Gekas, ’16, support the policy and understand the university’s perspective. “I think it’s just because of legal issues—because if someone trips on an uneven curb on a hoverboard and something happens, you know, an easy target is the school. It makes sense to me, and it’s just not necessary to have them.”

Some of the students most affected by the new hoverboard policy are members of the men’s basketball team. Lamarr Kimble, ’19, can’t use his hoverboard this semester.

“It was kind of a disappointment because, you know, sometimes when you’re bored in the dorm, the first thing I did was get my hoverboard out,” Kimble said.

His teammate Markell Lodge, ’18, agrees,

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though he used his hoverboard for more practical purposes. “I used it actually to go to class,” Lodge explained. “All of my classes were in Merion Hall, so I used it just to go to Merion…I was kind of shocked when I got the email.”

Despite these mixed reactions, Bordak emphasized the importance of educating students on the risks hoverboards pose to their safety. “We would encourage students, of course, to understand the safety standards and risks wherever they’re using them [hoverboards]…they don’t magically become more safe off-campus,” Bordak said.

If a student is brought before Community Standards for a hoverboard policy infraction, both Bordak and Boykin explained that they would be required to have a serious conversation about the dangers of the product.

“This isn’t something that the university’s like, you know, ‘Oh these are popular now, let’s ban them,’” Bordak said. “There’s a reason and a safety risk.”

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1. Barbelin Hall stands tall after Winter Storm Jonas, the fourth heaviest snowfall in Philadelphia’s history on Saturday, Jan 23. (Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19) 2. Night, and snow, fall on the statue of Mary in the Barbelin Courtyard. (Photo by Thomas Yucha ’19) 3. An unlucky driver’s car left to succumb to the winter weather. (Photo by Dylan Eddinger ’19) 4. From left to right, Olivia Diaz, ’19, Mike Lovanne ’19, and Daisy Abrams, ’19, share some laughs while enjoying the fresh snow fall. (Photo

by Dylan Eddinger ’19) 5. St. Joe’s students make good use of the snow with a game of football. (Photo by Dylan Eddinger ’19)

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Editorial Attention: this is a drill

EDITOR IN CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 MANAGING EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 BUSINESS DIRECTOR Julia Le ’19 FACULTY ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Ana Faguy ’19 OPINIONS EDITOR Lindsay Hueston ’16 ASSISTANT OPINIONS EDITOR Maria Spirk ’17 ASSISTANT COPY Victoria Tralies ’18 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ciarra Bianculli ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Maddy Kuntz ’17 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Krista Jaworski ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A., ’17 ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Jess Cavallaro ’18

The coming of a new year and semester on Hawk Hill has brought the typical frenzy: book-buying, friend-reuniting, and Campion-brunching. Along with the onslaught of new professors and new classes, we’ve also been receiving emails about classes, organizations, and everything in between. One of these messages, sent by the Office of Public Safety on Jan. 15, detailed specific instructions on the active shooter drill that took place Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Many in the Saint Joseph’s University community were confused about what actually occurred, how it was implemented, and why it was necessary. The Hawk Staff, however, commends the university for taking the initiative to increase campus preparedness in an active shooter situation, especially in light of the spike in recent mass shootings nationwide. But we also recognize that there are improvements to be made for future active shooter drills.

Though the active shooter drill was a step in the right direction for overall campus safety, it exposed several shortcomings and areas in which the university could improve its safety measures. The drill showed us that many classroom doors do not lock from the inside and do not have working phones to alert classroom members in the event of an

active shooter, among other technical issues.

Since such problems have been identified, Public Safety is now further equipped to deal with a real emergency; however, other tweaks in procedure are necessary.

For this reason, we think that at least one drill per location (classroom buildings, campus housing, Campion Student Center, and Post Learning Commons) per semester could greatly improve campus safety. It is important that everyone in our community knows what to do in the event of an active shooter situation, regardless of where they are on campus, before such an event would occur.

For example, Public Safety could release protocol for different campus buildings to students and faculty so they would not have to rely on being present for a specific drill to know what to do.

In addition, the active shooter drill revealed a variance in professors’ and students’ awareness and willingness to partake in the drill. This is a stark contrast to the reaction of our community when a vague threat was made this past October. That threat, regarding a potential shooter on the campus of an unspecified Philadelphia-area university, upset Hawk Hill and caused major repercussions. Some professors canceled classes; many students elected to stay home out of

fear for their safety. In light of this recent threat, it doesn’t make sense for professors and students to disregard the university’s attempt to prepare them for a similar situation.

Unprecedented fear permeated our campus on that Monday in October. We, as a staff, believe that, given the panic that that instance once incited on our campus not so long ago, an increased awareness of such drills— as well as acknowledgment from faculty and staff—is certainly warranted at St. Joe’s.

All members of our campus community should take future drills just as seriously as they would a fire drill or preparations for similar emergency drills. These active shooter drills are intended to reduce fear, not augment it, and are most effective when all participants are active and attentive to enhance preparation.

We hope that this drill, and future drills, will spark a dialogue on Hawk Hill regarding campus safety. While no campus can ever be truly safe from an active shooter situation, we should take the opportunity to be proactive and prepare ourselves ahead of time so we will be aware of the protocol should such an event ever occur.

-The Hawk Staff

The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

HOT NOT or

Hoop, there it is

With their most recent game against LaSalle, the men’s basketball team has risen to 16-3, with 5-1 ranking in the Atlantic 10 conference. With so many recent wins, it’s hard to not be excited for the Hawks—with both the men’s and women’s teams slated to play at home this week, we’re excited to cheer the Hawks to victory. #THWND

Snowverload

The East Coast was hit this weekend by Winter Storm Jonas, with Philadelphia receiving 22.4 inches of snow; this is the fifth-largest snowfall on record. Since temperatures were so high until we left for winter break, the blizzard gave us a refreshing snow day to romp around in the fresh powder—or snuggle up inside with hot chocolate. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Diversity Awareness Program

The engaging diversity training on Thursday, Jan. 21 was more than the typical lecture-based gathering: the Diversity Awareness Program used interactive games and activities to create dialogue about race, gender, sexuality, and many other factors in an open, high-energy setting. It was sponsored by offices across campus, including the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, Office of Multicultural Life, University Student Senate, Residence Life, and Student Life and Activities. Hopefully participants in the two-hour long program will carry these conversations into our daily lives on campus.

No snow day?

Despite dangerous road conditions, minimal shoveling on City Ave, and spotty shuttle and escort service, Saint Joseph’s University still held classes on Monday, Jan. 25. Students and professors alike carefully commuted to campus Monday through unplowed roads and icy conditions. Hawks’ Landing filled up before the storm with alarming speed, and for those who don’t live immediately on campus, many are still unable to dig their cars out from under piles of snow.

Greek events moved

The snow strikes again! Due to the weather conditions on Sunday, both Sorority Bid Day and Fraternity Recruitment Kickoff were postponed until later in the week. Potential new members excited to meet their new sisters, as well as potential fraternity members, were forced to wait until the events were rescheduled.

Constructive Monday

Once again, the university brought its students back to campus right before Martin Luther King Day *collective groan*. Since the schedule forced us to give up a few extra days of precious sleep, it caused a constructive Monday that could have been avoided if we simply came back the following Tuesday.

-The Hawk Staff

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Ad Hawk is a new column showcasing voices around the university with a new writer each week. Each writer has the same purpose: to reflect on a small moment that had a great impact on their time at St. Joe’s.

NICK CHINGAS ’16 Special to the Hawk My defining moment as a Saint Joseph’s University Hawk happened on the basketball court.

During November of my sophomore year, the men’s basketball team played against Creighton University. Despite the long hike from Lancaster Court, my girlfriend and I decided to trek to Hagan Arena for the game, as we had no special plans that Saturday night.

There was just one problem: the game started at 8 p.m., and our only choice was to take the shuttle and pray we made tip off—which we did not. To make matters worse, by the time we reached the student section, we were turned away because it was overcrowded. Despite these obstacles, we were definitely not going to give up on finding a pair of seats. After a few minutes of determined searching, we somehow found two open spots in a sold-out venue.

For all intents and purposes, the Hawks should have been crushed that night. Creighton was a Top-25 caliber team, starring future NBA Draft first-round pick Doug McDermott. However, this game was far from a cakewalk for the Bluejays, who trailed the Hawks for the majority of the game. Over the course of 10 minutes, St. Joe’s quickly jumped to a 19-7 lead, spearheaded by seven points from Langston Galloway, ’14. In fact, for most of the first half of the match, the Hawks maintained a double-digit lead. But Creighton’s Ethan Wragge connected on three consecutive 3-pointers just before halftime, closing the half with a 45-40 score in favor of the Hawks.

Hagan was electrified at the prospect of witnessing a true David and Goliath story with only one half of the game remaining. St. Joe’s dominated during the first half. It was now their game to lose. By the start of the second half, Hawks young and old were fired up and ready for the finish.

The competitiveness of the second half of the game was enough to give any fan heart palpitations. In those final 20 minutes, the score of the game was tied three times, with

three accompanying lead changes. Creighton was strong out of the gate, taking a 72-64 lead with only eight minutes remaining.

In the second half the Hawks recorded eight three-pointers: four from DeAndre’ Bembry, ’17, three from Chris Wilson, ’15, and one from Galloway. The team climbed out of its eight-point deficit with ease. It seemed as though every shot the team took was falling. Everyone had the “hot hand” and missing was not an option.

The level of excitement was so high that I don’t think that anyone touched their seat in the last 10 minutes of the game. With 27.5 seconds remaining, Ronald Roberts, ’14, was fouled and made a pair of free throws to give the Hawks a 79-78 lead.

At this point, the arena was utter pandemonium. I remember screaming my lungs out and not hearing the noise. I remember hugging every fellow fan dressed in crimson and gray within 10 feet of me. I remember looking at the student section and not being able to pinpoint a single person in the choppy sea of red.

Tragically, the story does not end in a Hawk win. McDermott converted a three-point play on a crazy turnaround jump shot with 4.9 seconds to play, which was all the Bluejays needed to stave off the pesky Hawks. But after the game, McDermott—who ended up being the National College Player of the Year—told the media that the Hagan Arena was one of the loudest, toughest venues in which he had ever played.

But it wasn’t about the win. I will always remember that Saturday night game against Creighton as being one of the most competitive basketball games I have ever seen. For me, it helped to seal the idea that St. Joe’s has always been—and always will be—a small school capable of doing big things. But even greater than that, the game was the perfect example to me of the camaraderie that defines our community.

And as long as that solidarity continues, the Hawk will truly never die.

Nick Chingas is Student Body President and a senior finance and accounting major.

Doing the math Why GEP requirements should be more flexible Image courtesy of Creative Commons SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff I am writing this from Cork, Ireland, where I am studying abroad for the semester.

Studying abroad should revolve around meeting new people, seeing new sights and gaining new experiences, but for some reason, I’m still thinking of GEP requirements from thousands of miles away from home.

I am a double major in mathematics and computer science, part of the Honors Program, and if all goes according to plan, I may also minor in English.

It has taken an immense amount of planning and a fairly intense color-coded spreadsheet to manage this plan. However, despite my careful tracking of classes and credits, I’ve nearly been derailed more than once by pesky GEP requirements.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I know I chose a liberal arts school, and I believe there is definite value to having general education requirements.

I would not have been able to pull off a double major without taking extra classes.

Even if I had managed, I might have had to choose between the two majors and going abroad, a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I certainly wouldn’t have been able to take the course to tutor at the Writing Center, a job I’ve really come to enjoy, and one that taught me a great deal. I know several of my fellow science majors, and likely others, have felt a similar pressure leading them to drop the Honors Program.

On top of all this, if I manage to complete the honors program requirements it will be a miracle.

I think I speak for more people than just myself when I say that I wish the administra-

tion could be a bit more flexible. There are myriad ways this could be accomplished. Why not count a semester abroad as the globalization overlay? It doesn’t get much more global than a semester spent traipsing about another continent. Or, we could potentially let certain Weekly Service sites fulfill the diversity requirement. For me, if the Honors Program could let go of one of its beloved team taught requirements or offer more courses outside the humanities, maybe I could enjoy my semester abroad a little more.

Saint Joseph’s University has truly become my home over the past two and a half years, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities on Hawk Hill. These days, I can’t imagine spending my four years of college anywhere else—but that doesn’t mean I want to make it four and a half because I can’t find an ethics intensive course that fits into my schedule.

I’m not asking to spend 80 percent of my time in math courses as my Irish peers do—even I have my limits. No, I just think there has to be a better solution than overloading every semester or spending the summer taking physics or sociology. All of which, of course, costs more than our already substantial tuition payments.

I hope the administration sees the advantages of making opportunities home and abroad more accessible to student body. In an interdisciplinary job market, the benefits of being able to study in two fields is immeasurable. Despite the restrictions of GEP requirements, my global experience this spring will offer thought provoking courses with a subset of like-minded peers.

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Goodbye, Starman

Bidding farewell to David Bowie DANIELLE ZABIELSKI ’17 Hawk Staff On Jan. 10, 2016, we lost one of the most prominent and prolific artists this world has ever encountered. He not only changed the face of music, but he also altered our collective perceptions of fashion, “normalcy,” gender, and sexuality. To many, this man was a savior, the embodiment of an enigma in a dull, cut-and-dry society.

His unabashed confidence strengthened those who felt uncomfortable in their uniqueness, showing them firsthand that their weirdness was actually wonderful.

This man was known as Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Halloween Jack, the Thin White Duke, and even Jareth the Goblin King from the cult classic children’s classic “Labyrinth.”

This man was David Bowie.

It is incredibly difficult to describe Bowie’s essence, because he appeared to

transcend all descriptions; mere words do not give Bowie’s illustriousness justice. As soon as you thought you had him pinned down, he went and ch-ch-ch-ch-changed everything. Never remaining stagnant, Bowie always seemed to be morphing, spontaneously yet calculatedly, into a series of colorful characters, each heralding a new era for his sound and vision.

And yet, regardless of how often or drastically he revamped his persona, Bowie’s authenticity never once wavered. From hard rock to glam rock, from dance pop and even to experimental jazz, he adopted and adapted multiple musical genres to fit his aesthetic. Bowie was a real-life Energizer Bunny, perpetually marching to the beat of his own drum, constantly going and going and going.

“Blackstar,” Bowie’s latest sonic opus,

was released on Jan. 8, 2016, the day of his 69th birthday and two days prior to his death from liver cancer. Interpreted as a parting gift to his fans, the album focuses on the concepts of life, death, remembrance, and reminiscence. Lyrics from “Lazarus,” one of the more popular songs from the new album, include, “Look up here, I’m in heaven, I’ve got scars that can’t be seen[…]

Oh I’ll be free, ain’t that just like me.”

Looking back on it now, it seems blatantly obvious that even if Bowie did not intend Blackstar to be his final album, he certainly knew his time on Earth was almost up.

But Bowie could not stop making art.

It almost seems as though he held out for as long as he possibly could, attempting to finish crafting one last masterpiece despite his faltering health. Although this may be

a romanticized notion, I would not put it past the master of effortless premeditation to time his passing in accordance with his album release—rather than the other way around.

As he came in, so too did he go out: with creativity, poise, and self-awareness.

A life as esteemed as Bowie’s cannot adequately be summed up in a short article like this—and neither can the adoration and appreciation of fans around the globe.

To the man who sold the world and gained the universe, the man who fell to Earth and rose above the masses, the man who was less a man and more so an inspirational alien to all who have ever felt alienated by society: Thank you.

Say what you mean Is the culture of political correctness on college campuses going too far?

JAKE MADESON ’19 Special to The Hawk As a college student, I really should watch what I say about the collegiate culture of political correctness, lest I forget what happened to Erika Christakis, the Yale University faculty member who suggested that students should be allowed to dress however they wish for Halloween.

She was criticized by the Yale “community” who pressured her to resign after she simply voiced her opinion.

How can we claim to be a nation that supports free speech when anybody who offends someone else becomes an outcast? I am concerned for the maintenance of fundamental American rights, like free speech and free expression.

By the way, I’m sorry if the word “American” offended anyone. After all, according to some students at the University of New Hampshire, that word is politically incorrect.

Our First Amendment rights are dying, although it is happening in a strange way.

It seems that negative free expression—offensive, but not violent—is only protected when it targets non-minority groups. Ridiculing heterosexuals or white people of any kind is okay. Nobody gets outraged when a black person mocks a white person. On the other hand, if a white person makes fun of a black person, especially on a college campus, they are immediately labeled a “racist”

and a “bigot.”

How is this behavior fair and equal?

If you want to see an awkward situation, be near the aforementioned white person. Watch as this person is chastised and observe how the tone of the conversation changes from friendly and light to uptight and uncomfortable. This culture of political correctness has made every public forum a minefield where people are afraid to discuss race, gender, or religion, in fear that they may be judged as “insensitive.”

Having the right to free speech no longer guarantees such a de facto right.

It is ridiculous that Yale students protested against Erika Christakis because

they didn’t like her opinion, simply because it differed from theirs. I only hope that such an embarrassing display of immaturity never plagues Saint Joseph’s University’s campus.

Thankfully, the odds are in our favor since our university stresses the importance of educating “the whole person” through exposure to different ideas and beliefs.

The goal of college is to expand minds, not limit them. Students must be able to hear ideas that they don’t agree with or particularly like. If someone isn’t mature enough to handle that, then perhaps they shouldn’t be in college to begin with.

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Horoscopes Aries

Leo

Sagittarius

Taurus

Virgo

Capricorn

Any negative energy you may have been experiencing at your workplace, Aries, will be gone this week. With the removal of negativity you will gain control and power, which should be used to finish important tasks done this week.

As a long and eventful January comes to an end, positive and upbeat energy will start to make its way back into your life. Stay calm, Taurus, now is the time for everything to fall into place.

It’s time to stop procrastinating and finish all of the projects you’ve been meaning to complete. With Mercury going forth in its correct rotation, your work life will start to pick up, Leo, and may include a chance for you to boost your income.

You’ve been quick to overanalyze any and all situations in your life for the past month, Virgo. This week, drop your guard and let love in. Worry about the rest later.

It seems as if you’ve been spending your money too easily.

People have noticed this rash spending and have gotten used to it. Be careful of what you’re investing in, Sagittarius. Not everyone has good intentions.

Your constant over-thinking has gotten the best of you.

This will cause people to attempt to sway you into a particular direction. Connect with your mind and set out in your own desired direction this week.

Libra

Gemini

It may have felt as if people were bothering you these past couple weeks, Gemini. A more trusting outlook is going to enter your life soon and change this feeling. When this happens, apologize to your friends for being distant and distrustful. They’ll appreciate it.

The fighting and tension between you and those around you will be replaced with honesty and understanding this week. However, just because this positive energy has returned doesn’t mean that they will be open to your significant other, Libra. Be careful.

Scorpio

Cancer

You may have felt like your significant other was playing mind games with you this month, causing tension between the two of you. This week, all matters will be resolved and your relationship feel like it’s back to normal.

Be sure to communicate, Scorpio, to get yourself out of misunderstandings and arguments you’ve recently found yourself in. However, think about your words first before sending or proclaiming them. You never know how powerful they just might be.

Aquarius

Starting this week, you will begin to feel the strength you need to work through your emotions. This change is what you’ve been asking for, Aquarius. However, don’t go overboard on expressing your emotions. Someone you may encounter might get their feelings hurt.

Pisces

Pisces, It’s time to be honest about the thoughts that run wild inside your head. Tell your friends how you feel about them. Tell them how you aren’t sure you can spend money as feverously as they do. They will understand and your friendship will grow.

“Slow down, you eat too fast!” When you wolf down your food, your stomach can’t catch up to your brain about how much food you’ve consumed. When you eat slowly, your body comprehends how much you are eating and you end up consuming fewer calories because you become full. This is a great way to burn off the extra holiday weight and even prevent the “freshman 15!”

KRISTEN ADAMS ’17 Special To The Hawk

My name is Kristen Adams and I am a junior food marketing major here at Saint Joseph’s University. I am currently working as an intern for Wegmans Food Markets. I specifically work in the Bakery Department. I LOVE food, and all things food, and learning new things about the ways in which food can be more fun!

In this column, you can expect to find articles throughout the semester about lots and lots of food. Some of these articles will include recipes, tips for staying healthy, good places to eat around campus, busting food myths, and more! I want to share my passion for food with you in ways you’ve never expected.

So to introduce this new column, I’d love to share some tips that will not only make you healthier, but will help you to start your semester off right! Here are some of my favorites that you may have never known…

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‘His music needed one thing...her’ Philadelphia Academy of Music’s production of ‘Once’ stays true to its indie movie roots KATIE WHITE ’17 Lifestyle Editor “‘I can’t wait forever’ is all that you said before you stood up. And you won’t disappoint me; I can do that myself, but I’m glad that you’ve come. Now if you don’t mind, leave.”

The soulful folk-tinged melody rang through the concert hall. There was no dramatic rise of the curtain, sudden dimming of the lights, or flourish from the orchestra to signal the show’s start.

Instead, a man and his acoustic guitar took the stage. His voice filled the theater amid an ensemble of bluegrass instrument-playing bar-goers.

The feeling was strikingly natural—almost as if a band of talented street performers had wandered onstage and were suddenly inspired to put on a show.

From the stripped-down, heartfelt quality of the opening number, “Leave,” onward, it became clear that “Once” is a musical wholly devoted to the authenticity of the music—nothing over the top, nothing flashy.

It was that same appeal that made the 2007 indie movie, from which the musical was adapted, such a success. Though the low-budget film was shot in only seven days with an inexperienced cast and crew, audiences were captivated by its simplicity, honesty, and moving score written and performed by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.

The movie’s homespun quality transferred well to the stage, with a laid-back and minimalistic set design, which featured a single wood-paneled bar encased in mirrors, and simple chairs lining the sides of the stage. Minor characters doubling as the orchestra played there during off-scenes.

While the set never changed, chairs and tables sometimes shifted to transform the stage into a

music store, bank, recording studio, and bedroom.

Humble and cool, the pub became the perfect background to set off the stories of two ordinary people listed only as “Guy” and “Girl” who meet by chance at a music store in Dublin. The man, “Guy,” is a talented but jaded Irish singer/songwriter/vacuum repairman who has give up on love, life, and music. The woman, “Girl”, is a Czech singer/pianist with a broken vacuum and refreshingly upbeat look on life.

Just like in the film, the pair use Hansard and Irglova’s music and lyrics to bring their characters to life, with story and score working as one. From the Academy Award-winning duet “Falling Slowly,” to the haunting “If You Want Me” and “When Your Mind’s Made Up,” both the film and show leave audiences understanding the bitterness of breaking up, the crushing weight of a crumbling home life, and a deep longing for a meaningful relationship yet to completely unfold.

“Once” is not the first musical in recent years to make the jump to Broadway from the silver screen. But where shows like “Shrek The Musical” and “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark” flopped in comparison to their successful cinematic counterparts, Tony Award-winning “Once” has proved a successful adaptation, perhaps because of its gimmick-free take on theater.

Devoid of unnecessary flash, “Once” stayed true to its humble roots and brought audiences back in touch with the vibe that made the original film so popular in the first place: an honest telling of love and a genuine passion for music.

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No shovel to dig out 21 points Men’s basketball buries La Salle CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor

Lamarr“Fresh” Kimble looks for an open pass. (Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19)

“Okay, Tom Henson and Mike Folgia. Those names have to get in your stories.”

This remark was one of the first phrases spoken by Saint Joseph’s University men’s basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli following a 69-48 win at La Salle University on Sunday, Jan. 24.

Inmany sporting events, there are unsung heroes, though they’re usually directly involved with one of the competing teams. Henson and Folgia are not student athletes, coaches, or even employees of St. Joe’s Athletics Department.

“They’re my neighbors,” Martelli said. “They brought their snow blowers over. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have gotten out [of my driveway]. I had no chance of getting out of my driveway.

And my plow guy… couldn’t get there until close to 1:30 [p.m.], and that would have made me late. It would have thrown me off my routine.”

Folgia, Henson, and their snow blowers made it possible for Martelli to be on time and stick to his routine, one that includes winning games.

The Hawks (16-3, 5-1 A-10) stormed back from an early deficit to defeat the Explorers (5-12, 1-5 A-10).

La Salle redshirt juniors Cleon Roberts and Jordan Price dominated the scoring in the early part of the half, which saw the Explorers leading by 11 points, at a score of 19-8, with 8:20 remaining. However, St. Joe’s freshman Lamarr “Fresh” Kimble sunk a basket with a little under 8 minutes remaining to start a 20-3 run that spanned the rest of the half.

The Hawks went into halftime holding a six-point lead over the Explorers, 28-22.

“I think the first half, credit to La Salle, but the first half was our worse half of the year,” Martelli said. “We played, even in our losses, we played much better.”

Despite the lead, Martelli and the team knew they needed to improve in the second half.

St. Joe’s senior Isaiah Miles started off the half with four points, though La Salle did fight back with four points of their own. With just under 14 minutes to play in the half, a layup from Miles gave the Hawks the momentum they needed, propelling the team to a 16-point lead after about three more minutes of play.

“We were just better in the second half,” Martelli said.

St. Joe’s continued to hold a double-digit lead for the remainder of the game. The Hawks’ lead rose by over

20 points, made by a basket from junior DeAndre’ Bembry with 3:17 left in the half.

Bembry led the Hawks with 16 points, and Miles added 14 points and nine rebounds.

The Hawks’ 21-point victory comes at a vital time for the team: A-10 play is approaching full swing and there is a heavy pressure on every game for all the teams in the Conference.

“It’s a Philadelphia game, yes, but it’s a road Atlantic 10 win, and those are going to be monumental as we go into February,” Martelli said.

As of press time, St. Joe’s is currently third in the A-10, behind only Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Dayton, both of whom have played seven A-10 games as opposed to St. Joe’s six.

The Hawks will play the University of Rhode Island on Saturday, Jan. 30.

“We just beat Rhode Island at home [on Sunday, Jan. 10],” Martelli said. “Everybody knows what this is going to be. It’s going to be a blood bath for the first five minutes.”

With any luck, Henson and Folgia will be able to help Martelli clean up that blood bath, if necessary.

Not enough ‘punch’

Women’s basketball loses to Dayton CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor

Chelsea Woods tries to find an open teammate in Hagan Arena. (Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19)

The last time the Saint Joseph’s University (9-10, 3-4 A-10) and University of Dayton (9-9, 2-5 A-10) women’s basketball teams met, Dayton dashed the Hawks’ Atlantic 10 Championship hopes. The Flyers won the quarterfinals of the 2015 A-10 Championship 80-61, ultimately ending the Hawks’ season.

The Hawks were looking to retaliate against the Flyers during their Jan. 24 match in Hagan Arena.

Though St. Joe’s fought hard, Dayton defeated them again, 71-61.

Dayton started off the match with a three-pointer from freshman Lauren Cannatelli. After 2:18 of play, St. Joe’s sophomore Chelsea Woods gave the Hawks a one-point lead. Just 17 seconds later, the Flyers scored again and retook—and kept—the lead from the Hawks.

Dayton outscored St. Joe’s by 10 points in the first quarter, which came back to haunt the Hawks. Over the next three quarters, both teams scored 46 points.

“We had a tough first quarter, and then [we were] trying to dig out of that from halftime,” said St. Joe’s head coach Cindy Griffin. “We had a great third quarter, and just didn’t

have enough punch there at the end.”

The Hawks outscored the Flyers by five points in the third quarter, and this quarter is where Woods really shined. The 6-foot forward scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds.

She finished the night with 20 points and seven rebounds, shooting 8-for13 from the field.

Woods’ success came on the heels of a 20-point, nine-rebound game against the Saint Louis University Billikens on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

“I think the question is ‘How can we win with Chelsea scoring 20 points?’” Griffin said. “We lost the last three [games]. With her scoring 20, what does that do for us? Obviously, it helps us tremendously. We’ve got to find ways that other people can get involved as well so that we can play a little bit better team basketball with other people stepping up, as well.”

The fourth quarter seemed to start off on the right foot with a layup from Woods that gave the Flyers only a three-point lead. However, the quarter was troubled with missed opportunities and turnovers. The Hawks had 24 turnovers in the game, whereas the Flyers had only 15.

With 6:52 left in the final quarter, St. Joe’s trailed within two points of Dayton. A turnover from Dayton put the ball back into St. Joe’s possession, but shortly after, the Hawks lost the

ball to a turnover of their own.

“We cut it to two, [but] turned the ball over just way too many times,” Griffin said. “A team like Dayton is going to capitalize on that, and they did.”

Despite the difficulties, Griffin did see the positives of the game. In addition to Woods, Griffin also noted that freshman Alyssa Monaghan and sophomore Adashia Franklyn made important contributions to the team, specifically in the third quarter.

Griffin also pointed out encouraging aspects she saw from the team as a whole.

“I thought we did a nice job on their point guard, [sophomore Jenna] Burdette, who is a very good player for them,” Griffin said. “I thought we did show some fight in spots… Rebounding-wise, I thought we did a good job. We out-rebounded them by nine [36-27]. I thought that part was very, very good.”

The Hawks are now under .500 in both their overall record, as well as their A-10 record. According to Griffin, consistency has been one of the biggest problems for the team so far this season.

The Hawks will look to add that consistency back into their game when they take on the La Salle University Explorers at Hagan Arena on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m..

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Going the extra meter Men’s and women’s track and field impress in weekend meets MADELINE KUNTZ ’17 Assistant Sports Editor

The Saint Joseph’s University men and women’s track and field teams competed in two meets on Friday, Jan. 22. Some athletes competed at the Gotham Cup in Staten Island, N.Y., while others competed at the Collegeville Classic held at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa. The Collegeville Classic - originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 - was moved to Friday because of the snowstorm.

Even with the team split up into two separate squads, the St. Joe’s men were able to bring home wins from both the Gotham Cup and the Collegeville Classic. At the Gotham Cup, the Hawks finished with two wins and four IC4A Championship-qualifying times. Senior captain Alec Peabody qualified for the IC4As with a 400m time of 47.48.

“I wasn’t expecting to win,” Peabody said. “It’s just surprising because this time last year I just was not in this place when it comes to training and how fast I’m going in my races already.”

The 400m isn’t Peabody’s usual event.

In his collegiate career, Peabody has mainly competed in the 200m and 100m. However, the two-time St. Joe’s Most Outstanding Performer proved his versatility by excelling in an event that he hasn’t run in a while. “[An IC4A qualifying time] was the goal out of this meet. It was my second 400 in all of my college career. I was only a tenth of a second away from my PR.” The 4x400m relay team of sophomore David Henderson, junior Eddison Gulama, Peabody, and junior Torey Doaty also qualified for the IC4As, finishing in second place in 3:13.85 to add another IC4A-qualifying finish for the Hawks.

The other two IC4A-qualifying performances came from senior Quinn Davis, who placed third in the mile with a time of 4:12.33, and Doaty, who placed fifth in the 400m with a time of 48.55.

The Hawks added another win in the 4x800m relay with the team of sophomore Steve Thompson, sophomore Barren Mc-

Coy, sophomore Kenny Evely, and freshman Dylan Eddinger, finishing in 7:53.85.

At the Collegeville Classic, the team placed fifth out of 13 teams. Junior Mike Cassidy won the 5000m with a time of 15:48.17, and the Distance Medley Relay team of junior Brendan Bilotta, sophomore Dave Garton, sophomore Andrew Myers, and freshman Will Sponaugle won with a time of 10:41.87.

The women’s track and field team posted solid finishes at both the Gotham Cup and the Collegeville Classic. At the Gotham Cup, sophomore Claudine Andre led the women with an ECAC-qualifying, fifth place finish in the high jump. Andre, who was named the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman for the 2014-15 season, matched her collegiate record of 1.70m.

“When I went to do the high jump, I just tried to stay focused and… help us move forward,” Andre said.

Although Andre was the only ECAC qualifier, head coach Melody O’Reilly was pleased with the way the rest of her team performed. Freshman Lindsey Oremus

placed fourth in the mile in 5:02.58, while senior Lauren Hehir, running her first mile of the season, placed sixth in 5:04.48.

“They were just really great performances,” O’Reilly said. “We actually performed really well against great competition… If you look at the first two [finishes on the mile]… they’re post-collegiate athletes. They run for Nike and Adidas.”

At the Collegeville Classic, the Hawks placed fourth out of 11 teams. The 4x400m relay team of sophomore Steph Toland, sophomore Alex Edger, junior Carly Montgomery, and sophomore Rose O’Brien finished in 4:12.06 to earn the Hawks their only first-place finish of the day.

“I’m really, really impressed with the way they raced there [Collegeville Classic],” said O’Reilly. “They handled it really well.”

Both the men’s and women’s teams will head to State College, Pa. for the Penn State National Invitational from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30.

Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17 contributed interviews to this article.

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Swinging for Nationals

St. Joe’s club golf sets new goals for the spring NICK MANDARANO ’18 Hawk Staff Photo Courtesy of Tom Frawley

A couple of years ago, senior Tom Frawley unsuccessfully attempted to walk onto the Division I golf team at Saint Joseph’s University. Rather than make the same attempt the following year, Frawley decided that golf at the club level could satisfy his competitive nature. And instead of a two-week tryout followed by no golf for the remainder of the year, Frawley could have fun playing yearround on a less rigorous schedule.

“To be honest, it was about competitive golf,” Frawley said.

Club golf had existed at St. Joe’s, but only as an interest club. That is, until Frawley and a friend, initiated an affiliation with the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA). “[The process was] easy, but time consuming,” Frawley said. “Once we got the ball rolling, each step was kind of lined out for us. The school was all for it as long as they saw there was interest. We had 15 guys. I

guess they were the ‘founding fathers.’”

Angie Nagle, the director of Club Sports at St. Joe’s, was very helpful throughout the entire process, as well.

Club golf is developmental for some members like junior Drew Taylor, who played a full semester last spring at the club level and this year was able to walk on to the Division I team. For others, club golf is simply recreational.

“I’m not there to give professional lessons,” Frawley said. Most of the kids are there to have fun, not to develop into pros.”

Despite the fun-first mentality, the Hawks remain competitive, and, according to Frawley, “are definitely on the upward trend.”

St. Joe’s claimed a third place finish in their first tournament in Delaware, despite playing through the back end of Hurricane Joaquin.

“It was coming down sideways,” sopho-

more Rob Olseske said. “My hands were wet and cold. I couldn’t feel them. It was freezing.”

It seems the 10th hole was where the team encountered the worst weather. Olseske shamelessly proclaimed, “On the 10th hole, I thought I was going to cry.” However, it’s probably sophomore Geoff Meyer who has the most right to complain.

“The wind was blowing right in my face and of course as I went to swing, the wind stopped and my ball went 100 yards over the trees,” Meyer said.

Despite the terrible playing conditions, St. Joe’s battled for a top three finish. The second tournament featured better weather and an even better finish. Led by a fourth place finish from sophomore Chris Hartz and a seventh place finish from senior Ryan Brady, St. Joe’s was able to win the tournament at RiverWinds in New Jersey. The tournament featured seven opposing teams,

including fellow Big 5 members Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania.

“My short game, so my chipping and putting, was better than usual,” Hartz said.

“I was getting up and down. 75-76 is the best back-to-back rounds I’ve had for as long as I can remember. I hope to continue my good playing this upcoming semester and help my teammates get to Nationals.”

The team wasn’t far from Nationals in the fall. They fell just a couple of shots short of Villanova. The squad has two tournaments scheduled in April and is looking for more tournaments with local schools like Villanova and Haverford College.

“Our goal is to win at least one tournament and do well enough in the second one to qualify for Nationals,” Frawley said.

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Lining up what happened over break CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor Dec. 14, 2015 - Women’s basketball senior forward Sarah Fairbanks was named Big 5 Player of the Week after averaging 17 points, nine rebounds, and three and a half assists in wins against the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.

Dec. 14, 2015 - Men’s basketball junior forward DeAndre’ Bembry was named A-10 Co-Player of the Week and Big 5 Player of the Week after averaging 22 points, 11.5 rebounds, three assists, and three steals in wins over Princeton University and Temple University.

Dec. 17, 2015 - Women’s soccer midfielder Emily Gingrich was named to ECAC All-Star First Team. Gingrich led the Hawks in multiple categories, with 11 goals, nine assists, 31 points, and 83 shots en route to the team’s 13-7 finish.

Dec. 28, 2015 - Men’s basketball senior forward Isaiah Miles was named A-10 and Big 5 Player of the Week after a win against Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in which he posted a number of career highs: 36 points, 15 rebounds (career-high tie), four blocked shots (tie), 11-for-18 baskets from the field, and 11-for-12 from the foul line.

Dec. 21, 2015- DeAndre’ Bembry was named Big 5 Player of the Week for the second week in a row after scoring 16 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in a win against Illinois State University.

Dec. 29, 2015 - Women’s basketball won the Hawk Classic title by defeating Central Michigan University, 76-66. Senior guard Ciara Andrews was named Hawk Classic MVP after scoring 25 points, going 8-for-13 from the field, and 3-4 in three-point shots.

Jan. 2, 2016- Men’s basketball opened up Atlantic 10 play at the University of Richmond, winning 77-73.

Jan. 3, 2016- Women’s basketball opened up A-10 play at home against George Washington University, losing 70-45.

Jan. 5, 2016 - Men’s basketball’s winning streak stopped at seven games after an 85-82 loss to Virginia Commonwealth University.

Jan. 9, 2016 - Men’s track and field had five IC4A Championship-qualifying times: junior Torey Doaty in the 500m; senior Alec Peabody in the 200m; the 4x400 relay of sophomore David Henderson, senior Chris Banks, Peabody, and Doaty; the 4x800 relay of sophomore Steve Thompson, sophomore Kenny Evely, junior Jack Magee, and freshman Dylan Eddinger; and the Distance Medley Relay of senior Quinn Davis, sophomore Barren McCoy, Thompson, and graduate student Paul Szulewski.

Jan. 12, 2016 - Men’s track and field long sprinter Torey Doaty was named A-10 Men’s Track Co-Performer of the Week after posting two IC4A-qualifying times at the Penn State Relays. Distance runner Dylan Eddinger was named A-10 Rookie of the Week after qualifying for the IC4As in the 4x800m relay.

Jan. 8, 2016 - Women’s track and field freshman short sprinter Nathaniela Bourdeau qualified for the ECAC Championships with a 200m time of 25.27.

Jan. 11, 2016 - Women’s basketball freshman guard Alyssa Monaghan was named A-10 Rookie of the Week after averaging 11.5 points, and three and a half assists in games against the University of Massachusetts and VCU.

Jan. 13, 2016 - Former St. Joe’s basketball players Renie Shields, ’82, and Marvin O’Connor, ’02, were named to the 2016 Atlantic 10 Legends Class. Shields is a three-time MVP at St. Joe’s, and O’Connor is a three-time All-Atlantic 10 Team selection.

Barbershop of horrors for Hawk Hill St. Joe’s community frets over Bembry’s new ’fro CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor Junior DeAndre’ Bembry’s afro is iconic to both the Saint Joseph’s University community and college basketball fans. His afro is so adored, it has its own parody Twitter account, @fearthefro43.

So when people saw Bembry had cut his hair, pandemonium ensued.

Word quickly spread on Twitter during the St. Joe’s men’s basketball game against the University of Rhode Island on Jan. 10. People had questions, and they wanted answers.

Bembry went for a haircut the day before the Rhode Island game, but the appointment didn’t go according to plan.

“This wasn’t supposed to be this little,” Bembry said. “This probably wasn’t a story if it was cut great, but my barber ended up doing what I didn’t want.”

Prior to the start of the season, Bembry said he planned on keeping his afro the size it was, trimming it every few weeks to maintain his style.

Although this new hairstyle wasn’t what Bembry wanted, he said he doesn’t hate it.

“It’s all right,” Bembry said. “It doesn’t look

bad the way it ended up.”

Bembry was aware of the intense reactions over his new afro. He even expected that others would talk about it.

“It was funny,” Bembry said. “It was different, I guess, because everybody was expecting or already knew about the big afro, and I come with a smaller afro. As soon as I saw it myself, I was like, ‘Everybody’s going to see this. Everybody’s going to have a comment.’”

The last time Bembry significantly cut his afro was the summer after tenth grade. By his account, he did not play well in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball tournament after cutting his afro. Bembry let it grow back, and he’s kept it at its previous length ever since.

This time, however, Bembry’s haircut didn’t negatively impact his playing. Bembry was named Big 5 Player of the Week on Jan. 18, nine days after his hair cut.

“No, no, no,” Bembry said, when asked if he would keep the new afro. “The original will be back.”

Continue to fear the ’fro, Hawk Hill.

Bembry’s original afro (Photo by Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A., ’17)