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Hawk Hill goes underground

The real cause of campus construction chaos MARK DE LEON ’17 Failing Crooked Editor Saint Joseph’s University has announced the purchase of 140 acres of underground space between Philadelphia and Montgomery counties. The space, about 260 feet below ground level, will be used to continue growth both on the main and Maguire Campus throughout Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township in a less invasive manner.

The space is planned to accommodate the projected influx of 3,100 students enrolled for the class of 2021. The first areas constructed underground will be five new housing areas for freshmen and another student center and dining hall, as well as new on-campus housing options located under the Wynnefield neighborhood to entice upperclassmen.

“It’s difficult to imagine anything as important as this historical addition to your campus,” said speaker of Verne Julian Subterranean Real Estate communications Tom Beifong. “In our discussions with the university, it became evident how integral to the long-term planning for the university this deal was.There are so many opportunities that will enrich the lives of your students.”

Most buildings on campus will expand downwards to include new classrooms and other learning facilities, like research and computer labs, art studios, office spaces and study lounges. Mandeville Hall is

expected to expand to have 14 wings, four above ground and 10 below.

“I’m excited to see what happens for St. Joe’s in these coming years,” Tera Rayne, ’20, said. “A new student center would be an awesome addition. I hated asking my friends to hang out between classes in the library every day. There are like, books in there.”

Some students and faculty are less than pleased with the impending annoyances the construction process will bring to campus. Development of the property actually began at the beginning of 2017, as the university struck a deal with the Philadelphia Streets Department to allow them to send their own independent contractors to explore and map out the new campus expansion while they worked above ground.

Since then, roads have been blocked off around campus and will continue to be until the final touches of the project are completed. The blockades reach as south as Woodbine Ave. and Wynnefield Ave., and as west as 58th St. “The cones are everywhere,” Sylvio Addamson, ’18, said. “While it took me 15 minutes to drive here from Manayunk, trying to find parking around campus now is a pain. I swear with every week the cones begin to take over the campus, inching closer and closer.”

Construction has indeed started on campus itself, with work sites set up within the landlocked boundaries. Safety barrels and cones have been placed alongside

Preparations begin for the Moleman Campus (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

school pathways and even around common entrances to buildings.

“Yeah, I have to walk down Cardinal Ave. to get from Merion [Hall] to Villiger [Hall],” Rayne said. “That pathway [on the corner of main campus] has been closed for three days now.”

Public Safety advises all students to walk along City Ave. to get to and from classes all over the main campus. They will provide updates on The Nest for appropriate routes around campus.

The underground expansion will be named the Moleman Campus after alumnus Hans Moleman, ’41, donated $60 million to help St. Joe’s purchase the area from Verne Julian company. This gift is the largest one given to the university by an alumnus. The university hopes Mole-

man’s donation will inspire other alumni to donate money towards this ambitious but fruitful project.

“I hope my contribution enhances the environment of St. Joe’s campus to reflect this stimulating atmosphere of community and Jesuit identity,” Moleman said. “My only stipulations are that LaFarge [Student Residence] and Sourin [Residence Center] be torn down immediately. During my visit to campus recently, they were the only blemishes on this tremendous, landlocked school.”

LaFarge and Sourin are scheduled to be demolished during the summer of 2017. Construction for the Moleman ’41 Campus continues for the indefinite future.

The woman in the tower

The truth behind who is really behind the bell?

CHARLEY REKSTIS ’20 Office Giggler People have begun to venture outside due to the start of spring and the nicer weather, however, more importantly, the woman in the tower comes out of hiding after a long, confusing, winter.

There have been speculations over the past few years about someone possibly living in the tower of Barbelin,, and The Squawk was finally able to investigate on these claims.

“I heard rumors about her but I never truly believed them until one day, back when we were having that really weird weather and everyone was outside all the time, I saw someone up there,” Teerzin Reeder, ’18, said.

Reeder said he was standing on the steps outside of the library talking to a couple of his friends when he saw someone watching over all the students and singing along to the song “Jessie's Girl”.

“It was crazy; she didn’t even really hide herself, or I guess not to me,” Reeder said. “I think she wanted to enjoy the weather just as much as everyone else, but felt like she had to stay up in the tower instead of join us down on the ground.”

Schön Tier, ’17, said she has heard the rumor but refuses to believe such ridiculous accusations that a woman would live

in the tower. would simply just live in the tower.

“I have been here for four years and “Who doesn’t love Barbelin?” ReI have never seen the woman up there,” poonselle said. “It is the most beautiful Tier said. “She doesn’t exist;there’s no way. building I have ever seen. It truly is a work I would have seen her by now. This is just of art and I see students taking pictures of something people are saying for attention it constantly, but I am lucky because I get or to mess with the gullible freshmen.” to live in it.”

Reeder said that the woman is the Repoonselle has lived there for more reason why there are speakers in the tow- than 20 years and said she just really likes er instead being able to of tradiwatch over tional bells.. the campus Legend has and keep to it that she herself. broke the “I really bells so they just enjoy could no watching the longer keep students interthem up act with one there. another,” Re“I heard poonselle said. she got really “It is a great angry at school and I them one really like the Photo and graphic by Luke Malanga ’20. atmosphere.” day and just destroyed them,” Reeder said. “The Repoonnets are there too for her. Maybe so she selle said she wasn’t held up there as if she doesn’t escape. I don’t really know if she is were a princess and that she has kept her up there willingly.” existence a secret for so long becauseshe The mystery woman's name is Cindy didn’t want to be thrown out.

Repoonselle and she was once a student “It is just a normal thing for me to at Saint Joseph’s University, and decided be living up here, I don’t really see why that she loved Barbelin so much that she people wouldn’t believe that I am up here

living my life but they don’t,” Repoonselle said. “I think it is because people are just set in their ways and don’t want to believe anything else.”

Her living space consists of a bed, a chair with a coffee table, a bookcase that takes up a whole wall and a tiny kitchen.

“Books are my life. I really like fairy tales and myths ,” Repoonselle said. “My favorite book is Rapunzel which everyone laughs at, but I am not sure why.”

Repoonselle said she enjoys it so much that she will continue to stay up there until her death.

“People have tried to run me out of here in the past, but I’m persistent,” Repoonselle said. “This is my home they can’t just kick me out of my own home.

I’m not doing anyone any harm and I think people are starting to understand that.”

Repoonselle thinks that even with this new publicity people will still not believe in her, but states that those who do chose to believe are those who truly believe in the Magis.

“I also think people will continue to think I am just some made up story and that’s okay,” Repoonselle said. “I am not up here for students to wonder who I am.

But, those who do believe in me, they are the reason St. Joe’s is a place I never wanted to leave, they are ‘with and for others.’”

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Don’t be tricked by our tomfoolery Honoring April Fools Day with satire HOMIE IN CHIEF Ana Faguy ’19 CAPITAL J JOURNALIST Sam Henry ’19 MS. BRIGHTSIDE Vivian Milan ’18 NO VOTE Shenid Bhayroo FAILING CROOKED EDITOR Mark De Leon ’17 OFFICE GIGGLER Charley Rekstis ’20 THE REFEREE Victoria Tralies ’18 HOPELESS ROMANTIC Brittany Swift ’20 KATIE WHITE’S UNDERSTUDY Rose Weldon ’19 BLUEBERRY PRINCESS Franki Rudnesky ’18 WANNABE ATHLETE Nick Mandarano ’18 LEFT BENCH Alex Hargrave ’20 JR. WORD SURGEON Becky Hartman ’18 MEME QUEEN Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 PAPARAZZI Luke Malanga ’20 INTERNET PERSON Kellie O’Brien ’19 AESTHETICS ENTHUSIAST Madsion Auer ‘20 CANDY SUPPLIER Joey Toczylowski ’19 BIG SPENDER Michael Zito ’18 SWEET AND SOUR Amy Ferrigno ’20 ASSISTANT PROF. OF ECONOMICS Jarrett Hurms ’18 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400 words maximum).

They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

This week, the editorial board of the Hawk has decided to lighten the tension by adding some satire to our paper in honor of April Fools’ Day. Don’t be tricked. The outside jacket of this issue contains “Squawk” content. These pages offer a compilation of exaggerated stories and still discuss issues on campus, but through a more humorous lens. This year we believe The Squawk is particularly important in what it offers in the midst of our current national state of affairs.

No one can deny that a multitude of events over the past year or so within the United States have been fairly heavy.

Regardless of where you stand, nearly everyone has in some way been affected by the tension on the national sphere and dissent between persons in power. As a news organization, we seek to inform and

provide intellectually honest reportage, about on and off-campus events and a variety of topics, through our four sections.

However, our paper is also run by Saint Joseph’s University students who understand, as 20-somethings in a constantly changing world, the importance of creating a space to not take ourselves too seriously.

In times of dissent, we must find opportunities to find joy and laughter where we can. Satire offers an opportunity to see the somewhat nitty gritty world and its realities through a goofy lense. As an organization, we’re asking you, as readers, to consider what satire can offer in a world of blurred morals, dogmatic ideology, and well, alternative facts. We believe that there is significant value behind these stories, and even the silliest one share a purpose.

The Hawk editorial board knows a

good way to combat obstacles facing our generation is to sometimes satirize difficult situations to discover something meaningful. Laughing releases endorphins, or chemicals throughout your body that make you happy. And happiness is part of what makes life worth living. After all, we may not all share similar beliefs, but we do all laugh. And what’s wrong with a little more of that?

-The Hawk Staff

The Real Victims

Why stereotypes in college culture are the real problem in 2017 VICTORIA TRALIES ’18 The Referee

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love validation in my career path.

No, really, it’s so lovely. Every day people come up to me and say: ‘you’re changing lives Victoria,’ ‘keep working hard Victoria – it will pay off financially very soon’ and – my favorite, ‘you really don’t get enough credit for the strength of your words. They really are so important in everything that we do as a world.’ They see the spark in my eye and the strength of my pen and respect my line of work.

Just the other day I was floating through Merion Hall when I overheard someone say that they couldn’t believe students in the Ervian K. Haub School of Business (HSB) were actually doing real work. No one hires in business these days because, as we all know, the arts (and sciences) are the way of the future. Who finds meaning in numbers anymore when words speak to your inner soul and potential?

The people who were speaking generalized every single major in the school, which just seems kind of ridiculous. I’m pretty sure there’s a difference between marketing and risk management, right? I have to admit I feel bad for HSB students in their tight suits and bloodshot eyes. Whispers about their school are just cruel too –how would you feel if someone called your path “the Haub School of Arts and Crafts?” How unprofessional.

To be honest, sometimes, I just can’t help feeling so lucky that I’m naturally inclined to the arts because following a career path in something I was looked down for,

even belittled by, would just be too embarrassing for me to withstand. Even President Donald Trump affirmed my career path the other day, making big news: “President Trump’s proposed budget calls for big cuts in a wide array of domestic programs among them agencies that fund the arts, humanities and public media” according to NPR’s Brian Naylor.

Obviously, President Trump’s administration understands a truth we all know too well: the government doesn’t need to fund the arts. We have enough money on our own. They can be completely funded by private corporations only. They’re that popular after all. I’m looking forward to a long career of non-government funded, completely privatized organizations with

(Photo by Franki Rudensky ’18.)

big budgets and furthermore a hefty benefit package for my own 401 (k) and financial success.

Even if a few programs, like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts go under, who really needs to gain education from them anyway? We all know that not everybody should really enjoy the arts, they’re only meant for a few. God forbid everyone gets to enjoy them in the public sphere. Not everyone was supposed to understand Shakespeare, Twain or Hawthorne. Someone has to understand that basic truth.

On a more local level, let’s look at the real victims here: the privileged people of Saint Joseph’s University pursuing careers in a dying industry with little promise for the future. The other day I saw a business student looking so lost at the Career Fair, stuck talking to a literary agency and theater representatives. They looked so distressed. There was maybe one corporation relevant to them tucked away in the back, but she just looked so unhappy.

Apparently it’s hard finding a job, but I wouldn’t really know. All I can do is be grateful and hope that stereotypes about business majors don’t pervade their education or future career plans. After all, the most pressing need right now in our country is prospective college graduates with a degree and a great education.

Certainly no other issues could possibly be as demanding. Prejudices between majors are what we all should be focusing on. What other prejudices would really be pertinent anyway?

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March 29, 2017

Commencement updates

A cup of St. Joe's

New gowns, no tents among the most significant changes MOLLY GRAB ’17 Editor Emeritus

Students embrace at Commencement (Photo by Kaitlyn Neinstedt, ’17).

The 2016 Commencement ceremony saw a major change: The timing of the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies were switched, meaning that the undergraduate ceremony, usually held in the afternoon, was held at 9 a.m. This year’s ceremony will be celebrated in the morning as well, but it will come with its own set of additional changes.

The class of 2017 may already have noted two of these updates—each student an increased number of tickets for the ceremony and also paid for new caps and gowns with Saint Joseph’s University’s logo on them.

Additionally, and perhaps most noticeably, there will be no tents on Curran Field for the

2017 Commencement ceremonies.

“In previous years, we have received feedback from families and guests that have been here that sightlines provided inside the tents are poor and they struggled to see,” said Sarah Quinn, ’89, assistant vice president and assistant corporate secretary and board liaison for the Office of the President. Quinn was part of the Commencement Committee that evaluated the graduation process and instituted these changes.

Additionally, removing the tents from the ceremony allows the university to provide more tickets for each student.

Instead of five tickets, each undergradu-

ate now receives seven.

“It [removing the tents] is going to allow for the addition of 1,000 seats,” said Kelly Welsh, senior director of executive communication for the Office of the President and member of the Commencement Committee.

Angela LaVechia, ’17, is happy with this compromise.

“I would rather have more tickets than a tent,” LaVechia said. “But at the same time, I just think of wearing a black cap and a black gown and how hot it’s going to be at that time of year. People like my grandparents are going to be there and they need some shade.”

Some students worry that holding the ceremony without the protection of the tents may increase the likelihood that Commencement will be moved to Hagan Arena due to inclement weather.

“I have a big family,” Matthew Bernardo, ’17, said. “But if something like rain happens and I have a bunch of family down and only two people can go in Hagan, I can see how that can lead to a lot of disappointment.”

Quinn expanded on the seating procedure for inclement weather.

“If it is drizzling, we will be outside and we will have disposable rain ponchos for the graduates so that their robes and other clothing aren’t going to be ruined,” Quinn said. “It will have to be severe inclement weather for us to make the call to move into Hagan Arena.”

CHARLEY REKSTIS ’20 Assistant News Editor Community Standards and Student Senate held an event, “Coffee and Conversation,” on March 22 where off-campus students and neighbors of Saint Joseph’s University could come to Starbucks and talk with one another about community relations.

The event was created in order to establish a strong community between neighbors and students, as opposed to seeing them as two separate entities.

“Part of the hope is that with these things that we have on campus, we’re making it clear to the neighbors that they are welcome on our campus too,” said Director of Community Standards Bill Bordak.

This event is one of many others that has been put together by a committee, created last academic year, with many different offices within the student life division.

“One of the initiatives that came out with that committee was to have a happy hour at Landmark in the spring last year,” Bordak said. “We followed that up with the block party at the start of the fall semester which also went really well.”

Student Senate became involved with this event because they thought that it was important for the school and the community to become closer.

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Enrollment figures for St. Joe's

Students call for more socioeconomic diversity ASHLEY CAPPETTA ’17 Editor Emeritus The New York Times published an article on Jan. 18, titled: “Some Colleges Have More Students From the Top 1 Percent Than the Bottom 60. Find Yours.” This article listed Saint Joseph’s University at slot number 59 of many other schools, stating that 8.8 percent of students of Saint Joseph's University who graduated in 2013 came from the top one percent, from a family income of more than $630 thousand a year. The piece also stated

that 11.6 percent of students who graduated from St. Joe’s in 2013 came from families with an income of less than $65 thousand, from the bottom 60 percent.

In terms of mobility, according to The New York Times, 9.4 percent of the same group of students after graduation moved up two or more income quintiles at St Joe’s.

Social mobility, though, is dependent on many factors, including one’s success rate

within the social sphere and the kind of economic diversity represented by the institution.

“In our current enrollment [at Saint Joseph’s University] we have 67 countries and all 50 states represented, including grad,” said Robert McBride, associate provost for Enrollment Management.

There are 8,415 students currently enrolled at St. Joe’s with a 78.1 percent acceptance rate, according to the university’s Facts

and Figures page, available to the public online. Although a variety of countries and states are represented at the institution, McBride stated that the majority of the freshman class come from six specific states in particular.

“The majority of the freshman class is coming from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, New York, and Connecticut; about 90 percent of our freshman class comes from there,” McBride said.

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Statistics courtesy of U.S. Census Bureau and St. Joe's Institutional Research (Graphic by Luke Malanga '20).

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Department of Public Safety reports (March 17 – March 24)

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

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March 22

Public Safety confiscated a quantity of beer from a St. Joe's student inside the lobby of Lannon Hall. Residence Life and Community standards were notified.

On campus

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside the Pennbrook Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation could not determine the activation of the alarm. Property Management was notified.

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DRUG RELATED INCIDENTS

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March 23

On campus

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside the McShain Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed a student playing with the alarm. Facilities Management was notified.

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THE FIRST 100 DAYS economy

Cable company Charter Communications committed to invest $25 billion on broadband infrastructure after meeting with President Trump on March 24. Chief Executive Tom Rutledge said the company would make 20,000 jobs over the next four years as a result of purchasing Time Warner Cable in 2015, in an effort to bring back outsourced jobs.

President Trump has officially approved the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Energy company TransCanada will carry out the $8 billion project, that will span 1,180 miles from Canada to the Texas coast. The Commander-in-Chief believes the pipeline will reduce costs and reliance on foreign oil while also creating jobs.

The dollar slid to a four-month low against international currencies as investors contemplated the prospects of a U.S. fiscal spending boost under President Trump after his administration failed to pass a healthcare reform bill. The Dow Jones industrial average opened this week 0.8 percent lower and Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 0.9 percent.

Supreme court

At the conclusion of the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court justice nominee Neil Gorsuch, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer stated that he would lead a filibuster against Gorsuch’s likely confirmation. Republicans could respond by eliminating the option to filibuster and reverting the traditional number of 60 votes to a simple majority vote. Senate Democrats eliminated the filibuster for lower federal court judges and executive branch appointments in 2013 as a response to Senate Republicans refusing confirmations of former President Obama’s nominees.

energy

President Trump signed an executive order this week that will start the process of undoing the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, according to chief of the Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt. Pruitt believes the order will put into place approaches to energy regulation that are pro-growth, pro-environment and within the Clean Air Act’s boundaries.

healthcare

intelligence

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes accused U.S. intelligence agencies of incidentally collecting information about President Trump’s associates post-election during surveillance on foreign individuals. Democrats in Nunes’ committee disliked Nunes’ decision to take the information directly to the White House and to go public without sharing the information with the committee. They believed his actions put into question whether their panel could objectively proceed with their inquiry into Russia’s alleged role in the election. President Trump used the allegation to support his claim that the Obama administration wiretapped Trump Tower.

diplomacy

The Senate confirmed David Friedman, once President Trump’s bankruptcy lawyer, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel with a 52–46 vote. Friedman is critical of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and supports Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

During his confirmation hearing, Friedman pledged to uphold U.S. policy despite holding no previous diplomatic positions.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act (AHCA) from the House floor, as it was evident that the bill would not get the number of votes needed to pass. While many moderate and far right Republicans had issues with the legislation, President Trump blamed Democrats for not cooperating. The bill’s failure to pass marks a major defeat for the Commander-in-Chief and GOP leaders, as the party holds the presidency, the Senate and the House.

Compiled by Mark De Leon '17.

Information from BBC News and Reuters.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Significant changes for commencement ceremony CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 According to Quinn and Welsh, other notable changes to the Commencement proceedings are the inclusion of Professional and Liberal Studies and Haub Degree Completion students in the undergraduate ceremony; a stage for professors, which will face the graduating class during the ceremony; and a new celebration for students and families held with refreshments after Baccalaureate.

The other major change for seniors is the cost of their caps and gowns. For the first time in recent years, students paid for their own graduation regalia. The cost for undergraduates is $65. The caps and gowns are

now made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles and also feature the St. Joe’s logo.

“This is an opportunity to sort of improve the gowns because they haven’t been of the highest quality in the past years,” Welsh said. “So the gowns just present a little nicer and students will be able to hang on to them as a momento.”

When she picked up her cap and gown this week, LaVechia was pleased.

“These gowns are so nice,” LaVechia said. “I didn’t realize how nice they were until I put it on and took my picture in

it, but they’re really nice, so I didn’t really mind paying $65 for it. They’re such good quality and it’ll be something that I can keep forever.”

Bernardo understands the value of the sustainable gowns, but added that the university could offer more affordable options for graduating students.

“After I read the information about the gowns online [via the Commencement website], I was a little more convinced about paying for it,” Bernardo said. “Although I would like to see other options for renting it so that it’s less than $65 and then you can

return it. I think that would be more feasible for some students.”

Ultimately, the loss of the white tents and the addition of new gowns are changes to which seniors will have to adapt.

“I guess we’ll just have to roll with it,” Bernardo said. “I’m sure that a lot of positive changes have been coming to Commencement, and I think whoever’s organizing it is doing a good job.”

Sam Henry, ’19, Managing Editor, contributed interviews to this story.

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A thread of interrelationship

Woman’s History Month events touch on multiple identities and experiences MARK DE LEON ’17 News Editor Women’s History Month programming continued on March 22 with a screening of the Academy Award-nominated film, “Hidden Figures,” which highlighted the schedule’s goal of demonstrating the women’s experience from different lenses.

Student Inclusion and Diversity and the Women’s Center, in collaboration with Elaine Terry, Ph.D, assistant professor of mathematics and Katherine A. S. Sibley, Ph.D, professor of history, sponsored the screening and also held a discussion where Terry and Sibley talked about the issues women face in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and in the workplace during the Space Race in the 1960s.

Over 50 students attended the event and watched how African American female mathematicians faced opposition due to their gender and race as they worked in NASA’s segregated Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. “There were a lot of students who I’ve never seen before,” said Kayla Walker, program coordinator for Women’s Center and LBGTQ programs in the Office of Inclusion and Diversity. “[Terry and Sibley] were able to reach out to more students than we would have just because of the difference of our networks. I think that’s why we do the collaborations so that we have more students seeing the

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programming we’re doing this month and this is what we have to offer.”

During the discussion, the topic of the different dynamics and relationships explored throughout the movie, those between the working women and men in NASA and those between African American women and men, was brought up. Students talked about how there were different layers to the characters’ experiences, explored in their various interactions.

“I thought [the film] captured the intersectionalities of these women’s identities and their marginalization very well,” said Molly Ledbetter, ’17.

Forest Platzer, ’20, found it interesting how the events of the movie displayed that attitudes toward women preforming STEM-related work are not generally addressed. He was impressed how Dorothy Vaughn, portrayed

by Octavia Spencer, taught herself the programming language, Fortran.

“I had a friend in high school who was taught Fortran, and it got them into MIT [Massachusetts Institute of Technology], so to teach herself Fortran is certainly nothing to scoff at,” Platzer said. “We need more women who are willing to tdo hat extra mile to convince the doubters of women’s capabilities being equal to that of anybody else regardless of race or any other identifying feature.”

Ledbetter called to attention one scene where Mary Jackson, portrayed by Janelle

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Lack of class variation in St. Joe’s student body

The freshman class, which is used to track all of the university’s socioeconomic data, is represented with only 18.23 percent of students being of color, according to McBride, “That [18.23 percent] was up from the previous year, where it was 16.79,” McBride says. “The year before that it was 14.77 [percent]. So it has increased in the last few years.”

Although St Joe’s racial diversity is increasing, some students aren’t seeing these numbers represented on campus.

“When I’m outside of my classes I just mostly see white people,” Loralynn Ingreso, ’19, said.

82.5 percent of enrolled students are white, according to SJU Institutional Research of 2015. “[When you] come to campus and you go to Campion [dining hall] and you look around, I can count four people out of at least 50 who are in here [Campion] that are not white, which kind of is disheartening,” said Megan Hennessy, ’18.

McBride said that one of the university’s goals is to move to a more racially diverse community.

“It’s one of our aspirations, to become more diverse,” McBride said. “We want a diverse community—we’re happy to see that number [of racial diversity] on the rise. I think [as a result of the increase] our classes have become stronger academically, as well.”

As for the financial background of students, The New York Times also released statistics for St. Joe’s class of 2013; the median parent income was $175,200.

For some students, this number seems accurate.

“I think regardless of race, most of us come from the same economic backgrounds,” Ingreso said. “My family still fits into the typical income of an average family who sends their kid to St. Joe’s.”

In terms of religion, though, students find disparity in the diversity on campus.

“I don’t know if Saint Joseph’s is necessarily, with religion and belief, as inclusive,” Hennessy said. “Of course that probably doesn’t go into acceptance or anything like that, but just an observation.”

McBride noted that many students do come from religious backgrounds—in fact,

many incoming freshmen come from private, Catholic institutions.

“29 percent of our most recent freshman class came from Catholic high schools and another 54 percent came from public high schools, and the rest is a mix of independent and charter schools and a few home-schooled individuals,” McBride said. “But [for] the vast majority, 54 percent are hailing from public high schools. There are [also] 17 Jesuit high schools represented in the freshman class.”

For Hennessy, who is passionate about service, the diversity she sees while serving in Philadelphia is not reflected on campus. “[When we go to] service for Back on My Feet, you get kind of a taste for the ‘outside of campus life’ [in] Philadelphia since the facilitation where we go for service is in deep West Philadelphia,” Hennessy said. “The people who are part of the program and are walking around are very diverse; gender, race—age, even.”

In the city of Philadelphia, according to census data from 2010, whites or Caucasians represent 41 percent, blacks or African-Americans represent 43.4 percent, and Asians represent 6.3 percent of the city’s population.

“St. Joe’s doesn’t necessarily show the demographics of Philadelphia as a whole,” Hennessy said. “I see diversity when I walk around [on campus] but I don’t necessarily see an overwhelming amount of diversity, which is what Philadelphia is.”

In terms of social mobility, McBride said that St. Joe’s financial aid is doing the best it can to meet the needs of families.

“We’re trying to help as many people as possible,” McBride said. “Which is better— do you help as many, or, do you more aggressively help one part of your freshman enrollment? I think a lot of our competitors have gone in another direction; aid fewer but help the smaller group more substantially.”

In fact, 96 percent of this year’s freshman received some type of aid from the institution, according to McBride. “[With] The New York Times piece, you know, I get it,” McBride said. “But I think St. Joe’s practice, and our strategy has been to help as many families as we possibly can. I think more and more we’re going to be trying to more aggressively help families in need.”

Students and neighbors come together for dialogue

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“We kind of wanted to capitalize on the conversation as we are doing this expansion of our senate brand and becoming more involved with the community,” said Paulina Syracuse, ‘18, vice president of Student Senate. “Being student leaders, it kind of just made sense to get involved and get people to come and talk with neighbors and make that line of communication.”

Syracuse thinks the relationship between St. Joe’s and the community is distant, but events like these are a good start to unify the university’s relationship with the surrounding communities.

“I think that sometimes it can be a little estranged and maybe some of the neighbors are a little hesitant to accept with the students living next to them,” Syracuse said. “I think that

having this really opens a dialogue in showing that the neighbors can speak to us, come onto campus, talk to our community standards.”

Local community member Kind Essence, who lives on Wynnefield Avenue and has lived in the area for 12 years, sees the relationship as estranged as well. She wants to see the community as a more connected one.

“There’s a lot of division here and I want to see a [community] more like the University of Penn and Drexel, how they came into it, it felt so much different,” Essence said. “There’s a lot of activities they do, intermingling with community and the school and I like that”.

Essence thinks that an event like “Coffee and Conversation” is a good way to have students intermingle with the neighbors because students leave an impact on the community,

and she doesn’t want the impact to be a negative one.

“It is just like when we tell people that you leave a footprint on the earth, what kind of footprint do you want to leave on the minds of the community members here?” Essence said. “It’s important for us to talk with the college students.”

Essence feels the university tries to keep the community out, referencing when the university put the fence up by Sweeney Field.

“Now we have fences up and that clearly tells us stay out of your campus, but we can’t tell them to stay out of our community,” Essence said. They are renting the homes, they live there, they do their thing but you can’t give the same exchange? That hurts.”

Bordak said the event was a good start

to have the conversation of how to better the relationship.

“I know one of the tables that I was sitting at, the students and the neighbors were brainstorming ideas,” Bordak said. “Brainstorming ideas to address trash issues, or brainstorming how they could collect furniture at the end of the year for donations. So it was also the planting of some seeds for future initiatives.”

Bordak found the event to be very successful and hopes to continue these events in the future to bring the whole community together.

“What’s been made very clear is that there’s an interest from neighbors, an interest from students to continue these types of experiences and programs, so we are going to keep doing them as long as we are able to,” Bordak said.

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Celebrating environmental change

St. Joe's commends the Environmental Science and Sustainability program CHARLEY REKSTIS '20 Assistant News Editor To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Saint Joseph’s University’s Environmental Science and Sustainability Program (ESS) a series of lectures are being held throughout March and April.

The ESS program gives students the opportunity for training and research in areas such as sustainability, environmental history, environmental policy, environmental chemistry, and ecology.

“It was really just an opportunity to commemorate the fact that we have been doing this for quite some time, celebrate the fact that the university has had that commitment for 20 years and as a way of building public relations inside and outside the university,” said Director of environmental science and sustainability studies Jonathan Fingerut, Ph.D. The lecture series was chosen as a way to celebrate the program because the program wanted to be able to inform not just those who are involved within it, but also inform anyone that is interested in the environment.

“We thought it would be something that was broadly accessible to a lot of people,” Fingerut said. “We wanted to provide a service to the community and bring these speakers into campus. It all came to trying to put these subjects and these issues out in front to make them accessible to as many people as possible.”

Michael Riga, ’17, a double major in

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environmental science and biology, attended “The Southern Ocean and its Significant Role in Climate” lecture.

“I found the event very informative, especially in a time in which people are very concerned about our climate as well as our political climate,” Riga said. “This is a topic that is very relevant to the current times.”

Riga chose Environmental Science as one of his majors because he is interested in plant biology and wants to be able to have a diverse background of studies.

“I also find it very interesting because it

is a different way to approach science,” Riga said. “It is more of an interdisciplinary field as opposed to biology in that it involves a lot of chemistry, ecology, general biology; it involves a different element.”

Riga plans to enter a Ph.D. program in plant pathology where he will study plant diseases.

“The reason why I find environmental science so interesting is because I also like to link how climate change is affecting plant pathogens and their interactions and that goes into agriculture,” Riga said.

Karen Medina, ’17, decided to be an environmental science major to work with climate change.

“I have always liked the environment, I like working outside and just growing up that was one of my favorite things, and I took AP environmental science my senior year of high school and that's when I realized I made sure I studied it in college,” Medina said.

Medina found the lecture series a good idea to get the word out about the environmental program.

“I think they [the lectures] are amazing,” Medina said. “I think they are probably like the best things that the school could have done for the program. It’s really good to be able to have a series, it’s just great to actually be able to hear people talk about it.”

Fingerut thinks students choose the program because it offers them a good science background that stems out of the actual science department.

“I think our students really have a passion for being agents of change, they really want to go out there and identify the issues and change them,” Fingerut said. “They see this as the area where they want to make a difference and they tailor their curriculum here to make sure they are trained in the ways they need to make a difference and for the field they want to go into.”

Students share their stories

St. Joe's gathers during Mission Week to discuss racial justice and inclusion MARK BERNSTIEL '20 Special to The Hawk As a part of the Saint Joseph’s University Mission Week, students, faculty and staff gathered at an event called “State of Race at SJU: Students Perspective from Hawk Hill" to discuss racial justice and inclusion on campus.

This panel was created to allow students to tell their stories and have others hear how they have experienced with race.

“Creating an opportunity where people are able to hear about race and ask themselves some questions is how we developed the program” said Monica Nixon, Ph.D., assistant Provost for Inclusion and Diversity. “The idea came out of the Mission Week committee and one of the areas of [the St. Joe’s] mission is striving to create a more

diverse and inclusive community.”

The Mission Week committee is made up of faculty and staff representatives from on-campus organizations. The committee works throughout the academic year to plan a week of events that promote the university’s purpose and values. Nixon, who helped plan the event, considered the “State of Race at SJU” event well attended, with over 100 students, faculty and staff.

“I don’t think I could have asked for a better outcome,” Nixon said. “[It’s] more than a hundred people coming together to listen to their classmates’ experiences and then reflect on what that means for them, and what they want to do to create a more inclusive community.”

Panelists Kalandra Collins, ’20, Dan Soucy, ’18, and Eric J. Adjei-Danquah, ’17, speak about racial justice and inclusion (Photos by Luke Malanga '20).

Three student panelists, Kalandra Collins, ’20, Dan Soucy, ’18, and Eric J. Adjei-Danquah, ’17, spoke at the event.

Each panelist spent around 10 minutes sharing their experiences of race on the university’s campus.

After the panel shared their viewpoints, the entire assembly was invited to discuss their experiences, as well as exchange ideas with each other.

One student spoke about his experience with racial inclusion over his four years at St. Joe’s and how there has been a progression of not seeing students who looked like him to beginning to see the issue subside.

Another student shared a different perspective, one that focused on his “white privilege” and how coming to St. Joe’s allowed him to become more mindful of it.

Soucy expressed appreciation of incorporating opinions from the attendees.

“By hearing personal experiences, it was useful to start a conversation and give [students] some context,” Soucy said.

Soucy also noted that the small group dialogue was beneficial to the event’s intentions. Attendees answered questions about how they have experienced race and how they think the conversation about race can change.

“Giving students the opportunity to talk in smaller groups is really smart,” Soucy said. “Self-reflection is really important and huge when discussing difficult topics like race.”

Monica Nixon Ph.D. welcomes attendees to the event.

A main conversation point at the conclusion of the event was continuing the dialogue about racial justice and inclusion on campus after the conclusion of Mission Week.

Adjei-Danquah stated his opinion on how progress for more inclusion on campus can be made beyond Mission Week.

“Most importantly, moving forward, these conversations need to happen on a personal, social level, within our friend groups,” Adjei-Danquah said. “In working toward dispelling ignorance on an intrapersonal level, that knowledge [gained from further conversation] should be carried forward in everyday interactions.”

Opinions

March 29, 2017

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Welcome to Saint Joseph’s University An authentic tour of Hawk Hill and the skinny on all things St. Joe’s related 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 Amy Ferrigno ’20 ADVERTISING MANAGER Michael Zito ’18 ASSISTANT ADVERTISING Jarrett Hurms ’18

The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400 words maximum).

They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

As a current or prospective student, hopefully you already know a little bit about our school and its vibrant community. Maybe you’ve taken a tour guided by a Hawk Host, listened to alumni speak about their experiences and even taken a selfie in front of Barbelin. This week, the Hawk staff decided to give a little tour of our own making, moving from East to West.

We decided to get real so you can learn about our honest thoughts of Hawk Hill, the good and the bad.

Starting with Hagan Arena, the building itself is a great place for fans, players, teammates and even the occasional professor to cheer on our renowned basketball teams and join in on the fun. If you want a school with pride, here’s a great place to start. But sport-enthusiasts, be forewarned, Hawk Hill isn’t a place where you will encounter a wild football-centered culture; we don’t have a football team. Even though we do have some great club teams, if you’re looking to play an intramural sports for kicks you may encounter some trouble - sports tend to be all or nothing here.

If you leave Hagan’s main entrance and walk directly forward, you’ll walk right into the heart of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, known best for its Food Marketing major and the risk management and insurance program, which is tied for first in the nation with Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The sleek stylish walls of Haub are enticing, and if you follow them out the west doors, Barbelin stands only a set of steps away. The tower itself was originally founded in 1927, and is the namesake of Felix Barbelin, S.J., our first university president. Everyday, students can point to a unique piece of history that stands tall as a centripetal part of our campus. Our history is alive and well.

The central Office of Public Safety and Security can be found tucked on the left of the massive bell tower. The physical office itself is just a small part of its function and purpose.

Public Safety offers car, bike and walking escorts both on and off-campus to ensure students’ safety and well being. It should be noted that, in our opinion, safety tends to be downplayed by students on campus. When things go wrong, tension rises and students remain on high alert. Due to the size of our campus, safety can be overlooked by students, until something happens.

If you walk through Barbelin square and out, you can’t miss the next obvious stop on your tour: the library. The glassy walls and steely exterior are beautiful, but just make sure you don’t break your arm opening its heavy doors. Lucky enough for us, door-opening culture is prevalent at Saint Joseph’s University: it is always common courtesy, for every person of any gender, to hold the door for the next person. Don’t ask us why, but it comes down to respect, on which we pride ourselves.

The library itself has some mixed reviews; for some, it can act a social hub to meet up with friends, for others it’s where they do the daily grind. Either way - social butterfly or study addict - you may still be disappointed. Unfortunately for those of us that like to hit the books, there is no 24 hour study space accessible to students, except for those in the Honors program. If you’re living off campus or no longer on central campus, good luck finding a building open to live out your true night owl life. If you’re looking for a little more casual of an atmosphere to chat with friends? The lack of a student center here on campus is apparent.

Students tend to frequent both Campion Student Center and the library in hopes of meeting up, but neither really get the job done. Let’s not

forget about the Perch though. If you leave the library from the doors you came in, and travel down a few sets of stairs, the Perch should be within sight.

Don’t worry, we don’t have to go in. Take a peek from the outside into its overly dark windows and if your timing is right, you may see a few students milling about. The Perch may be accessible to students every day, but only tends to get any kind of real crowds during an event.

You might notice nearby we have an elementary school right across the way called Samuel Gompers Elementary School. While students screaming their heads off at recess can be, shall we say, a little distracting, to students in Bellarmine, it also keeps us grounded to rest of the world. Having a very active community surrounding our campus not only reminds us of reality, but it offers opportunities to grow. St. Joe’s students have the opportunity to tutor at Gompers, allowing the student body to both volunteer and learn more about the surrounding community.

Across City Ave., the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support offers another opportunity for students and community members to interact. Kinney serves adults and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which allows students interested in the Special Education major, or another similar area, to gain experience in the field. It’s also another chance for students to pop the campus bubble.

We’re more than just a campus and reaching out to the community is vital to our university mission. All students are encouraged to do service of some kind during their time here, and most do.

We might as well go to Campion next - it’s a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Perch.

Before entering Campion Student Center, we should take a moment to acknowledge how lovely the employees are. The staff of our university do their job well and will brighten your day whether in Campion, the dormitories or the library. Even if you’re barely awake for your 8 a.m. class, and in some serious need of coffee, the staff members will greet you with a friendly smile. It’s near impossible to get through the omelette line without a conversation or joke.

The food shall we say, is not the homestyle cooking you may be used to. Don’t be surprised - you may just get a case of the Campion cramps after a meal with us. But it’s college, people, what exactly were you expecting?

Even though we love our students and staff, the lack of diversity is apparent at St. Joe’s in many aspects. If you look around, we need to strengthen our visible diversity, but even our underlying distinctions remain very similar. For a university that costs over $40,000 per year in tuition, genuine socioeconomic diversity among students can be a rarity and that is only one facet of what we have to improve.

Most students are white and come from middle to upper-middle class households. Our community may be strong, but our homogeneous nature is undeniable.

Let’s get back to the tour. If you exit Campion’s main entrance the opposite side you entered, you’ll be right on the main lawn of campus. The chapel sits across the sidewalk, with Villiger Hall, one of our four freshman housing options standing beyond it. If it’s a nice day out, hammocks will pop-up on campus and provide nice seating arrangements to those looking to catch some sun. There are a few spots on this lawn that often get filled with these colorful places to sit, but any spot with two trees remotely close to each other offers the perfect place to sit back and relax.

Just as it may be a little hard to find a spot to

plop your hammock, there’s a limited amount of parking on campus. Unfortunately, this means that you must leave your car at home, because the Office of Residence Life does not allow you to bring your beloved wheels to campus until freshman year is over.

Before taking a look at freshman housing, step back for a moment to be in awe of the Chapel of Saint Joseph’s; its simple beauty is a physical space for students to practice their faith. While St. Joe’s boasts the quality of its Jesuit education, not all students on campus partake in faith-related activities, or have to. For some, college can be a time to explore faith and St. Joe’s is a great place to do that. But if you aren’t Catholic or don’t wish to become involved with that aspect of campus, you won’t be experiencing FOMO, fear of missing out, anytime soon.

Once you reach Villiger Hall, you can either cross City Ave. or the picturesque McShain bridge to get to Maguire Campus. Combine a super practical bridge to connect campus with a very instagrammable view of City Avenue and you’ll have perfection.

McShain Hall, another one of the freshman dorms, is located right in the middle of campus along with the other freshman housing. Although LaFarge Residence Center and Sourin Residence Center were originally temporary housing, they still keep your walk, to just about anywhere on central campus, under 10 minutes. Once you get to upperclassmen housing though, you’ll have to consider a longer walk to campus. St. Joe’s does provide a shuttle service, but if it’s not always on time and you may find yourself walking up to 20 minutes to Campion if you live in Lancaster Courts.

St. Joe’s residence halls clearly value safety with its multiple checkpoints, but while the security may be comforting, it can also become inconvenient. No matter who you are, St. Joe’s student or not, you have to sign into the majority of residence buildings you don’t live in.

Desk attendants manually write down your name and then give you a paper pass to hold onto in exchange for your ID. It can be a pain and could use an update. But whatever you do, don’t be on campus without some form of ID, because it could be your only way of access around the school.

If you continue walking down City Avenue though, Overbrook train station is only a 10 minute walk from main campus. St. Joe’s can have the best of both worlds, as we’re located right on the border of Montgomery and Philadelphia counties; technically speaking, we’re are in the suburbs and the city. If you’re an urban hippie, this may not be the perfect place for you, but you can still find the time on the weekends to go down to South Street.

It’s important to note here, as we close our tour, that every institution has its pros and cons. As a prospective student, you can often become lost in the details of university, but it is ultimately up to you to look beyond the facade of a perfect university. Recognize that you chose to attend college to be enlightened, educated and exposed to a world much wider than your own. These are only some aspects of our university, and we wish we had space to share them all. We’re proud of St. Joe’s, as a university body, and believe our community has value.

We, as an editorial staff, acknowledge that there are areas for improvement. But we also know that current Hawks are working towards creating a better community for future ones.

It’s a process. But we’re up to the challenge. Are you?

-The Hawk Staff

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March 29, 2017

The perfect solution

What my post-graduation plans equate to SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff I am incredibly excited to say that in August, I will be moving to Los Angeles to start a Ph. D program in Computer Science at the University of Southern California.

Last June, armed only with a vague idea of what I hoped to study and an Excel spreadsheet, I began the overwhelming process of sorting through the list of 300+ graduate programs on the American Mathematical Society’s website. After nine months, three GREs, countless lists, 10 applications and an assortment of rejections and acceptances, I’m relieved that it’s all finally over. As I’ve reflected on the journey, I’ve considered what I’ve learned and what I wish I’d known.

One thing I wish I’d known is that when it comes to testing, start early. Many mathematics programs require the mathematics subject test in addition to the general GRE and it is approximately 50 percent calculus. However, most math majors, myself included, finish the calculus sequence early on. Since the exams are generally valid for several years, a panelist at a math conference I attended recently suggested taking it earlier. Unfortunately it was too late for me, and I spent the latter half of my summer slogging through my old calculus notes. Many of the other natural sciences and a few non-science fields, have their own subject tests, and unlike the general exam subject tests, can only be taken up to three times a year. I suggest looking up the content sooner rather than later to allow you to determine the opti-

mal time to take the exam—when you’ll have the freshest memory of a maximum amount of material.

Besides the GRE, the other major hurdle in applying to graduate school is the dreaded personal statement. This is typically a one or two-page essay on what makes you stand out and what makes you a good fit for the particular program to which you are applying. I don’t know about you, but writing about my own achievements makes me feel uncomfortable and I tend to undersell myself big time. So, when it comes to your personal statement, let other people read it. Send it to your family, friends, mentors, anyone who will give you their honest opinion and most importantly, tell you where you’re selling yourself short. It feels strange, but a personal statement is no time to be humble.

You’re competing against numerous other applicants for one of a few spots, so you’ve got to make sure your statement honestly represents your best qualities and highlights your most important experiences.

(Huge shout-out to Jenny Spinner, Ph.D., Director of the Writing Center for all the hours she spent reading draft, after draft, after draft and helping me craft a polished final product).

Finally, don’t forget to use your resources. Whether you’re trying to decide if grad school is for you, making a list of schools where you want to apply or choosing a program, there are a ton of people out there to help you. Most professors in the sciences have been to graduate school

themselves and are more than happy to offer their perspective. I was also able to connect with an alumnus from the math and computer science departments who is now a professor in Montana working on interdisciplinary research between the two fields. This is something I am hoping to do as well. My friends from my summer research, many of which are in the same boat, were great resources for sharing spreadsheets of research about schools and opinions on programs. And of course,

University. Many of them don’t understand the difference between abstract and linear algebra, but they were there for all the stress of applications, the excitement of acceptances and the weight of the final decision, and for that I am truly grateful.

The prospect of my next chapter, and less than two months left on Hawk Hill, is still a bit daunting, but I am excited for the opportunities that await me. I hope that these small tidbits of advice might help some of you find your own next chapter

Graphic by Luke Malanga '20.

I couldn’t have done it without my best friends at home and here at Saint Joseph’s

and the amazing opportunities that await you, too.

A cinematic dream come true

The vocal performances of Disney’s 1991 Beauty and Beast revival LORI GALLAGHER ’20 Hawk Staff Considering the fact that Belle has been my favorite Disney princess since I watched the 1991 film “Beauty and the Beast” as a toddler, it is not surprising that I was more than ecstatic for the live action movie to be made. Even better, Emma Watson from “Harry Potter” (one of my other obsessions) was going to play Belle. It was a cinematic dream come true for me, until I learned that the actors were going to sing in the movie.

I have been singing, acting and dancing (all very poorly) in plays and musicals for almost a decade, and theater is an undeniable passion of mine.

In recent years especially, I have learned that theater people tend to have stricter and higher standards with evaluating vocal performances than a person who does not do theater.

This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it means that theater people look for a well-developed vocal technique and etiquette while someone performs. Whereas a person who does not do theater might just think ‘oh, they did not use auto tune; they did well.’

There are so many elements of singing

that are subjective, particularly theatrical singing. The fact that this movie, which has been a Broadway musical, did not cast trained singers is neither new nor surprising given recent remakes of musicals such as Les Misérables” or “Into the Woods.”

Neither movie was done poorly, but both casted actors that had little to no experience with proper vocal training, or at least enough of it, before filming.

A general audience can watch these movies and think, ‘Wow, Russell Crowe is singing, what can’t he do?’ To contrast, someone in musical theater would think, ‘Dear God, Russell Crowe has poor vocal control in terms of strength and he cannot effectively sing the bass range of Javert.

Why can’t they cast Broadway performers?’ I can definitely understand the latter opinion and I was worried knowing that this movie would generally follow that same casting pattern.

I will say that as far as singing in this movie, it was not as bad as I had imagined.

Watson is by no means a poor singer, but her voice did not fit the role well because her tone did not match that of a strong and trained soprano, as Belle should. That

being said, I do not believe her singing ruins this movie. Although it is not the ideal voice for the character, it has an innocence and sensitivity that complements the character.

I also believe her acting made up for her singing. She carries herself as both courageous and fragile, finding a delicate balance of both, making Belle a much more believable character than in previous versions. Overall, Watson was a good choice as Belle, but she would have been an even better choice had this not been a musical.

As far as the other actors, there were some phenomenal voices in this production. Of course, Audra McDonald did a superb job as the wardrobe. I was also impressed with Luke Evans’ performance as Gaston. Not only was his voice absolutely amazing, but he also played the character in a way that was new, yet honored the original storyline very well. These characters had standout performances, and perhaps it is because they have all done professional theater and I am biased.

Singing is a detail that I was not so thrilled about in this film, but I believe

that the overall vocal performances were by no means awful and the movie succeeded in being excellent. It is a beautiful story that is told in a modern and artistic way. I highly suggest you see it, whether you focus on vocal ability as much as I do or not.

Graphics by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Opinions

March 29, 2017

A final song for a great night

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Student Union Board hosts annual Black and White Ball MARIA SPIRK ’17 Editor Emeritus Roughly 250 students gathered at the Top of the Tower on 17th and Arch St. in Center City, Philadelphia for the 10th annual Black and White Ball on March 24.

This event featured a full buffet of gourmet food, a “mocktail” bar, complimentary commemorative wine glasses and dancing all night long.

As a senior, this was my fourth and final Black and White Ball, and I’m grateful that the Student Union Board (SUB) spent their time and resources on this classy event for the past four years I have been here. It’s nice to have an excuse to dress up with your friends and spend less than one would on a night out with food and transportation included in the cost.

SUB could almost be the unsung hero of weekend plans here at St. Joe’s. Their website boasts that they are “a student-run organization that maximizes the college experience by providing engaging events for the entire student body on a college budget.” We’re so used to SUB providing us with free food during free period, offering trips off campus or hosting movie nights that we almost forget to be thankful for their existence on this campus.

While many students do not utilize the opportunities that SUB can provide, some events draw large numbers. Former president of SUB, Victoria DiNaro, ’17, explained that events typically draw 100115 students, with #SJUbyU events drawing

around 300 and Hawkapalooza drawing around 1,000.

“With our events we set target numbers and we almost always hit our target or we get higher attendance than we expected,” DiNaro said. “But we definitely have events that we don’t hit our target attendance number and it can be due to a number of reasons like other events on campus, formals or date parties for sororities or fraternities, or the marketing just didn’t capture the students’ attention.”

My friends and I have attended the Black and White Ball for the past four years together—and now have the full set of glasses from each location it has been hosted. For us, this is a time to celebrate our friendship, our semesters and enjoy food far better than what we could cook on our own.

We see other friends who have been before and make friends who are new to Black and White Ball. It feels like a special occasion, and we were sad to dance the final song.

Black and White Ball was one of the events that bonded us as freshmen living on the same floor, and it was cool to see our four years come full circle with the event once again being hosted at Top of the Tower.

Despite these rising numbers of participants, it can seem like some on campus feel that SUB events are for freshmen, especially during the fall semester. Seniors often live farther away from where the events are taking place or spend less time

in areas like Campion, where SUB puts up fliers to advertise events.

As a senior who lives off campus without a meal plan, I can understand why it is harder to find out about events that are advertised in specific campus buildings.

However, this does not mean upperclassmen do not take advantage of SUB events like the Black and White Ball.

Shannon Trimm, ’17, is a four- year veteran of SUB and one of two Late-Night cochairs, who focuses on planning events for weekend nights. This past weekend’s Black and White Ball was one of those events, and

one of their most successful so far.

“We are trying to plan more events geared toward upperclassmen,” Trimm said.

This is a positive step for SUB to take on this campus. Increased engagement in the programs and experiences SUB offers can only benefit us. By devoting planning time to enticing more juniors and seniors to participate, SUB can offer an even more diverse set of programs to a more diverse group of students. We all pay the student activities fee that helps fund SUB with our tuition, so we should all take advantage of it.

Students participate in annual Black and White Ball, hosted by SUB (Photo by Dylan Eddinger ’19).

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March 29, 2017

It’s the little actions that matter The enduring importance of chivalry BRITTANY SWIFT ’20 Assistant Opinions Editor

I usually struggle with the idea of chivalry because of my stubborn and independent qualities. I pointedly tell my boyfriend that I can carry my own bags up a snowy hill, even if I’m clearly slipping and sliding around. It takes a lot to remind myself that he offered out of respect and accepting his offer doesn’t somehow weaken my stance as a feminist.

Chivalry has always carried a somewhat negative connotation with it, since it does harken back to the Medieval period when knights were expected to prove their skill.

For some reason, the modern translation seems to be that men must cater to women, pay for the first date, etc. But it’s not just an expectation of men, and it’s not just for the dating process—it’s a courteousness that strengthens relationships.

With the advent of social media, instant messaging and online dating, I see the world picking up pace around me. Even online dating has boomed, with the percentage of Americans aged 18-24 who use the service jumping from 10 percent in 2013 to 27 percent in 2016. While the hookup culture may become less taboo for Millennials and younger generations, that doesn’t mean we can’t still set high expectations for ourselves.

Respect is a prerequisite for a relationship

of any kind, whether it’s with a significant other, a family member or anyone else.

We all have time to make sure that chivalry doesn’t die in this world. Taking a moment to hold a door for someone can change a day. It’s great that Saint Joseph’s University students strive for these little acts of kindness, like door-holding, and I always try to brighten someone’s day when I can.

Most of us have even forgotten our simple habits like writing an actual, physical letter. What’s wrong with picking up a pencil and writing a letter anymore? It’s like when your parents forced you to hand write thank you cards after every holiday and birthday, but continuing this thoughtful habit throughout your life. Before I moved into college, I made sure to go and buy a pack of thank you cards and blank cards (yes, I found some with cute little whales on them.) just to ensure that I don’t forget the value of mail.

After every holiday, I make time to sit down and either write a thank you note on paper or draft a meaningful text. Plus, it’s always fun to receive mail, so I figure what goes around comes around (in a positive way).

You may groan at the thought of having to sit down and hand write a letter when clearly iMessage and Snapchat were invented

for a reason, but it strengthens relationships.

I promise you will make anyone’s day if you decide to send them a card. Or, if you have a significant other, surprise him or her with a love letter. My boyfriend and I always write letters back and forth throughout the school year, adding to a bucket list that we promise to complete when we’re together. It’s a way to strengthen our relationship, not a chore.

If that’s too much effort to begin with though, even something as simple as always saying ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ proves that you have time in your day for thoughtfulness. My mother has recently learned of bitmoji, and when she greets me in the morning with a cute, little cartoon character, I can’t help but smile.

While we aren’t living during the Medieval period and chivalry doesn’t require a knight in shining armor to win over a stunned female anymore, it’s still a simple way to brighten someone’s day and encourage growth in relationships. Chivalry isn’t outdated and it’s not sexist. We all need to put on our armor sometimes, and prove our own valor for the ones we care about.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

Welcoming all to “Sesame Street” The Muppets introduce a character with autism JENNA MANGOLD ’20 Special to the Hawk

No matter who you are or where you come from, most people on campus can likely say that they grew up watching “Sesame Street.”

The beloved television show has been a quintessential part of growing up in America since its beginnings in 1969 and the show does not plan to slow down any time soon, according to journalist Leslie Stahl. I distinctly remember spending hours in front of the television as a child watching Big Bird, Oscar, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, and of course, Elmo on their many adventures on the street where it seemed that anything was possible with the help of friends and a little imagination.

Stahl also mentions that “Sesame Street,” which began as an experiment in children’s educational programming, has long inspired children to learn, grow and play, something that is vitally important in today’s very academically driven Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. It was not until a recent announcement, however, that many in the field of special education began to grow exceedingly interested in the show.

The announcement, which made me extremely excited for the future of children’s television, was that a new Muppet character with Autism Spectrum Disorder will be add-

ed to the show.

The show’s aim in adding the happy go-lucky Julia to the cast of fluffy friends, according to Stahl, is to promote autism awareness in children and to encourage inclusion and understanding of differences.

As an elementary and special education major, I am thrilled that this character is being included in a show which already supports early literacy and mathematics development in young viewers. I believe that this is a huge step in the right direction for television, because there are so many disabilities and disorders that are common in the real world which are left out of popular cartoons and children’s programming. Children need to be exposed to differences at an early age in order to be able to recognize and appreciate differences in all who they may

encounter in school and at playtime.

Although the addition of Julia has the potential to break stigmas and give insight into the lives of those with the disorder, it must also weave its way through some of the obstacles that come with portraying an illness of such a wide spectrum.

The show must make it abundantly clear to their young audience that although Julia’s symptoms and behaviors are consistent with some other individuals on the spectrum, she does not by any means represent the entire population of people who suffer from this disorder.

They also must make it a point to show

how the other characters on “Sesame Street” come to comprehend her differences and help her have fun and learn despite her disability.

Lastly, and most importantly, the show has a huge responsibility to portray Julia’s character as the adorable and intelligent little monster that she is, without placing too much emphasis on her autism in order to let kids know that no matter what challenges a person may encounter in life, we are all called to treat each other with dignity, respect and kindness.

Personally, I do not doubt that the brilliant minds behind the television classic will exceed expectations with this new endeavor.

I sincerely wish that Julia is able to become a long-lasting and valued member of the “Sesame Street” gang and that all children are able to relate to her personality, strengths and weaknesses in order to see past the disabilities of individuals while learning acceptance and compassion. I look forward to watching her initiation onto the show and getting to witness how “Sesame Street” is able to incorporate autism awareness into its storylines for children.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

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March 29, 2017

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The point of pain

Lessons learned in a women’s self-defense class KATIE WHITE ’17 Editor Emeritus “Balls, balls, balls! You’re gonna hear that from me a lot today—you have to hit where you know it’s going to hurt,” said Dave Pantano, the owner and head instructor at Premier Martial Arts (PMA). “That means you go for the nose, the eyes, and?”

“Uh—balls, balls, balls?” I said.

He smiled. “You’re learning already.”

Pantano was calling the shots at the head of the room, while sporting a knee brace and a single crutch that he used to limp up and down the floor of the studio when he wasn’t demonstrating the proper method of bringing a knee sharply into the groin of an attacker.

At Premier Martial Arts (PMA), a martial arts studio in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Pantano leads classes in karate and kickboxing, in addition to the occasional specialized workshop for interests like weapons defense and kidnapping prevention.

In mid-February, the studio offered a free women’s self-defense seminar for training in situational awareness and basic strikes and kicks. I showed up to put my fighting skills to the test.

Pantano, along with fellow instructor Julian Vega, told me and the other 20 or so women in the room that we might only have one opportunity to stop an attack, so we should go for the most painful point and get away.

This is a prime tenet of Krav Maga, an Israeli form of self-defense designed for use in close-quarter, potentially life-threatening situations. The goal of this kind of training, according to Pantano, is not simply fighting, but neutralizing attacks and using counterattacks to create opportunities for a quick and safe escape.

This method lends itself to women’s self-defense because it offers protection against chokeholds, grabs and bear-hugs, which are common attacks against women.

Our first lesson involved learning to block grabs by meeting our partners’ arms perpendicularly to form a plus sign with our own. The idea, Pantano explained, is to practice keeping a safe distance between us and an attacker and to feel comfortable enforcing our personal boundaries.

After getting the hang of basic blocks, we moved into more partner work. One woman held up a foam pad, while the other unleashed a storm of punches and blows.

The fighting partner alternated doing push-ups or holding a plank pose between rounds of punching to simulate the adrenaline dump and muscle fatigue you might experience in a real-life scenario.

“Think about how a real situation would be so much more stressful,” Vega said. “If you’re in fear and you freeze, or you start to get too tired, it may be too late.

It’s all about training your body and mind to act from a place of power instead of weakness and paranoia.”

The situation got more real once Vega emerged in what he called the “Red Man Suit,” a foam padded uniform and full face and head mask that seemed to combine the protection of baseball catcher’s gear with the look of a Rock’em Sock’em Robot suit.

We took turns beating the crap out of him.

First to go was a woman who trains regularly at PMA. Watching her attack was like witnessing the explosion of the world’s most disciplined firecracker. She delivered

one rapid, controlled blow after another, punctuating each with a fierce yell.

When it was my turn, I struggled to hit hard enough and was tempted to apologize every time I did. Pausing too long between strikes, I attempt to match the conviction of those who managed to fight as if their lives depended on it, but don’t quite get there.

I tried conjuring up the experience of really being attacked, expecting that

something might kick in to make me fight harder if I pretended it was life or death.

But it was almost too sobering to realize that so many women have had to actually employ this mindset. Maybe even some women in this room.

One in three women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime, according to estimates published by the World Health Organization.

This reality has inspired women to seek out safety and defense strategies in classes like this. University settings, in particular, are beginning to see growing interest from women looking to feel safer on their college campuses and surrounding areas.

Saint Joseph’s University has already been home to seminars and workshops that offer lessons in personal safety and defense.

Alpha Omicron Pi president Brielle Droste, ’18, organized an hour-long self-defense class for a sisterhood retreat last fall, where about 100 of the sorority’s members gathered in Campion Banquet Hall to practice defense moves and discuss sexual violence and bystander intervention with several speakers.

Even now, Droste said she is approached by members who were abroad for the fall semester inquiring about plans for another class.

The Student Union Board (SUB) will offer a self-defense seminar event on April 25 that promises to teach students how to feel more confident about their personal safety.

“It’s really something that students

seem excited about,” said Lydia Sandri, ’18, president of SUB. “There has been a ton of interest so far from people who hear about the event. I think people on this campus are looking for ways they can feel safer or at least more aware of their surroundings.”

This lesson in awareness and self-confidence was not overlooked in my time at PMA. After two hours of drilling through more rounds of blocks, elbow blows and

ant to be ready for that.”

Vega also assured us that, performance aside, we were already making important steps in preparing ourselves for what’s out there simply by attending the class.

“What I really love is to see is how proactive you guys are,” Vega said, addressing the class. “You [coming in for a lesson] here is already doing a lot more than some other people will do. Just by being here, you’re

A participant tries out moves on a live fighter at Premier Martial Arts (Photos courtest of Katie White, '17).

eye-gouging techniques, we all gathered around the mat to discuss additional takeaways from the class.

The instructors stressed that there’s more to self-defense than attacks and counterattacks. It’s just as critical to be able to anticipate potential dangers and remain composed after the initial shock of a violent encounter.

Lessons like these are important because they don’t require extra classes for mastery, and can be useful at any level or situation. The instructors reminded us it’s not necessarily the goal of the class to leave able to perform each defense flawlessly.

“Even if you go out there and you don’t know everything exactly—even if you can only remember one move, you’re gonna have some kind of frame of reference for how to respond,” Pantano said. “It’s import-

doing something in the right direction.”

I thought about this as I went home.

The thing about doing something for yourself, I realized, even if it’s only a small move like performing a simple elbow strike or bothering to show up for one free class—is that as long as you commit, some kind of action is always better than nothing.

At least for me, taking this class has encouraged me to think about my own agency and the ways I can take command of my own space. I might not be a skilled fighter, but I have a right to protect myself—whether that means being more assertive about personal boundaries, or simply carrying myself to communicate the message that I won’t be messed with.

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March 29, 2017

I brake for manicures

Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby challenges gender norms EMILY GRAHAM '20 Hawk Staff Girls Auto Clinic Repair Center is an auto body shop designed by women and for women. The unique shop, which opened in January 2017 in Upper Darby, Pa., is half mechanic and half salon where women can drop their cars off and get their hair or nails done while they wait.

The clinic was started by Patrice Banks, whose vision was to help women like her who do not know how to properly care for their vehicle. Banks previously had very little knowledge about cars, but she took automotive classes and eventually dedicated her time to starting the Girls Auto Clinic.

The shop is designed to make customers, specifically women, as comfortable as possible and promotes female empowerment. The business works toward this goal by both catering to women to make the car repair process easier and by breaking down stereotypes about women and the profession. All of the mechanics, or “shecanics” as they call them, are women trying to show that they have just as much place in this line of work as men do.

Although more women in the United States have driver’s licenses than men, less than two percent of automotive service mechanics and technicians are women. Despite the increase in licensed women in recent

Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby offers car repairs and classes in auto maintenance (Photo by Emily Graham, '20).

history, the automobile industry is still predominantly run by men and can be intimidating to women. The “shecanics” are proving that women can work with cars and all women are capable of knowing how to care for their cars.

When women come to the shop, the mechanics realize that most of them are coming from negative experiences. Since many women typically do not have much knowledge on cars, other mechanics can easily take advantage of them with unfair prices, misleading information and poor service.

The shop is meant to be a safe space for women, as well as members of the LGBTQ community and anyone else who might not

feel comfortable in a normal shop.

Most drivers today turn to the Internet to try to solve their problems, which can result in varying or inaccurate information.

Girls Auto Clinic, however, works with the women and shows them what is wrong with their car so they can gain useful information and a positive experience.

For further help, Banks wrote a book, “The Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide,” full of simple how-to information for women to keep in their cars in case of emergencies. The book will be available for purchase in September 2017. The clinic also offers various workshops and opportunities to teach women about auto maintenance.

According to Susan Sweeney, the shop forewoman and a licensed cosmetologist, the mechanics are very invested in their jobs and consider each other and their customers to be a community.

Many of the mechanics travel to work each day, and their job has become a big part of their lives. They truly care about giving their customers the best service they can.

A large part of the auto shop experience is waiting, so Girls Auto Clinic makes the wait as enjoyable as possible. The waiting room is furnished with comfortable chairs, pillows and a television with access to Netflix.

Customers can help themselves to coffee, tea and donuts. The shop also has free Wi-Fi so clients can work on laptops and make the most of their time.

Finally, customers can relax in the Clutch Beauty Bar next door, where licensed cosmetologists offer manicures, pedicures, blowouts, and waxes.

The salon is a cool, comfortable space decorated with vintage auto-inspired décor— including a sink made from a tire—that brings the two businesses together.

Although the shop has only been open for two months, the business is looking to expand and set up locations in different states.

No matter where they go, they hope to run each shop with the same core values on which Banks built the original Girls Auto Clinic.

A moment to shine

The making of St. Joe's first drag show ROSE WELDON '19 Lifestyle Editor For the first time in its history, Saint Joseph’s University will be holding a drag show on April 8 at the Perch beginning at 9 p.m.

“I’ve always been interested in events that try to bring awareness to stories that aren’t really told on campus,” said Rachel Cox, ’19, a member of the drag show committee

and representative for the Center for Inclusion and Diversity (CID).

Cox first became interested in joining the committee upon hearing about it in the CID. “My boss at the CID, Natalie Walker Brown, sent out an email that said, ‘We’re trying to get a drag show on campus. Would anyone be interested in working on it?’” Cox said. “And I thought immediately, ‘Yes, sign me up.’”

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson, '20.

The performance is a joint initiative between the CID, the Student Union Board, the department of Gender Studies and SJU Pride.

“We’ve been interested [in putting on a show] for a long time,” said Ethan Flanagan, ’18, co-leader of SJU Pride and the group’s representative to the planning committee.

“But this year there’s definitely been more and more interest.”

Cox says that the committee is seeking performers who are confident enough to dance onstage.

“We’re not looking for prior experience,” Cox said. “And I know a lot of people think, ‘It’s drag and I don’t want to do it wrong,’ but we’re more than willing to work with students and be like, ‘We see that you want to do this and that you’re a little nervous about it, but we’ll show you the ropes, make sure you know what you’re doing,’ that kind of thing.”

In addition to inviting St. Joe’s students to audition, performers from surrounding Philly schools, including Drexel University and Temple University, will be appearing on the lineup. Additionally, the event will be hosted by drag queen Peppermint, a legend in the New York City drag scene and a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

The night won’t only be entertainment, but will also contain an educational component to discuss the world where the practice of drag operates.

“We’re going to detail life in the drag community and some of the issues that are faced in the drag community; prejudices, or just topics that aren’t addressed by popular media,” Cox said. “Essentially, our goal is to

get rid of the prejudices that are faced and let people know what it truly means to be in drag and not what they might think it means to be in drag.”

In this vein of education, the drag show will also be a fundraiser for the William Way LGBT Community Center in Center City.

Named for William Way, a former public servant for the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and an LGBT activist, the center focuses on advocacy for the rights and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities.

For the four decades since its inception, the Way Center has strived to be a place of inclusion, offering peer counseling, spirituality groups and meetings for recovery.

“It’s [the Way Center] definitely an important resource for people within the community to have,” Flanagan said.

Cox hopes the event will encourage students to come to the event, even if they do not plan on performing in the show.

“Even if you’re just curious, we welcome you with open arms to learn more about something you may not have known before,” Cox said.

The show will be held on April 8 at the Perch, with the show itself beginning at 9pm.

For now, though, the show is still seeking performers. Flanagan encourages anyone with “good, positive energy” to audition for the show and has some advice for those who are nervous about trying out.

“I would definitely say that they shouldn’t worry about nerves, whether it stems from performing or drag itself,” Flanagan said.

“This isn’t a competition or anything, just people having fun and doing drag.”

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‘Tis the season for denim galore Style advice for the warm months to come FRANKI RUDNESKY ’18 Assistant Lifestyle Editor Though the temperature outside has been fluctuating lately between summer-like highs and freezing lows, the transition from winter to spring means that (hopefully) we will be feeling a reliable warmth in the air very soon.With this impending rise in temperature comes the question of how exactly we should update our wardrobes to welcome this bright new season.

Luckily, it isn’t too difficult to dress well this spring. I’ve compiled some of my favorite trends and tips to help you look fabulous from head-to-toe.

If I could recommend one staple piece for this season, it would be denim. There are

so many unique and trendy denim pieces available to mix and match, like denim with patches, rips, frayed detail, colorful embroidery and more.

Additionally, don’t let anyone discourage you from wearing denim on denim, whether you decide to rock a denim jacket with a denim skirt or even a denim shirt with jeans.

You definitely need a jean jacket or some sort of lighter jacket to keep you warm against the early spring chill. Aside from denim jackets, another popular option for this season is the army green jacket, which comes in tons of styles by countless brands.

As for me, I’ll be sporting my oversized denim jacket with ripped details and intricate lettering on the back, which I bought at PacSun. Continuing with the denim theme, a bold vintage trend has recently resurfaced: overalls. While they may seem like a difficult article of clothing to pull off, I’m convinced that anyone can make them work. Overalls are taking over stores right now; there are denim pairs in every color, corduroy pairs,

overall shorts, overall dresses and countless other variations. Overalls are perfect for layering over cropped sweaters, bodysuits, tank tops or T-shirts. As for me, I currently own three totally unique pairs, two of them from PacSun and one from Urban Outfitters.

Colors, particularly pastel, are all the rage this season. Brighten up your outfit with a pop of pastel on your sweater, blouse, pants, sneakers, booties or even your accessories. My personal favorite colors this season are light pink, light blue and lavender.

As far as patterns go, florals are an obvious classic for the season in which the flowers begin to bloom. Aside from floral patterns, keep an eye out for other bold graphic tees that will help you stand out. For instance, I recently purchased a watermelon tie-dye T-shirt from Urban Outfitters.

It may seem a little offbeat, but the return of sunshine is the perfect excuse to go bold when it comes to your wardrobe.

Another amazing way to celebrate the newfound heat is by shedding the turtlenecks and heavy sweaters in favor of an offthe-shoulder top or a sheer top layered over

a cute bralette.

Don’t forget about your feet—make sure your kicks are super cool this season by rocking some high tops, platform sneakers and sandals, booties or Birkenstocks. The brighter the color, the better.

Finish off your look with some attention grabbing accessories, like a suede or denim baseball cap, vibrant and uniquely shaped mirrored sunglasses, a standout choker and even mismatched patterned socks.

Let your true colors and personality shine through your outfit choices this spring and don’t be afraid to take risks in the new season ahead.

Current spring trends include pastel tones and denim (Photos courtesy of Franki Rudnesky ’18).

Sangria hacks

Ways to make one’s favorite fruity wine BRENNA RITZERT ’17 Distribution Manager I prefer my wine the same way I like my juice: sweet and fruity. My drink of choice when I go out to restaurants is sangria, as it comes with a variety of fruits and sometimes a splash of liquor.

The sangria I order in American restaurants is not authentic, however. The European Parliament granted Spain a copyright on the drink in 2014, according to Almudena Lutz, Ph.D., adjunct faculty member in the Spanish department and a native of Madrid, Spain. That means, any sangria-ish drink outside of Spain and Portugal cannot be labeled sangria.

Within these countries, the contents of the drink vary by geographic location and personal taste as well.

Cesar Caballero, visiting professor in Spanish and a native of Valladolid, Spain,

said he enjoys sangria with wine, sweet liquor and pieces of fruit (pulp preferred). Lutz likes hers with wine, Sprite, fruit and sugar.

“There is no way to make sangria traditionally, maybe with Spanish fruits like orange, peach, lemon, but there is no one way,” said Enrique Téllez-Espiga, Ph.D., assistant professor of Spanish and a native of Bugos, Spain.

Even the origins of sangria vary.

Téllez-Espiga said that sangria is rumored to have originated with shepherds trying to repurpose spoiled wine. Another story has Spaniards attempting to make cheap wine sweeter. Regardless of the story, the main idea behind the drink remains the same—to make bad wine taste better.

Today young Spaniards often go for cheaper alternatives like calimocho and tinto

de barado, Téllez-Espiga said. These drinks are known as sangria hacks.

“A hack reduces the number of ingredients and makes it easier, using things you can easily have on hand,” said Tenaya Darlington, associate professor of English and author of “The New Cocktail Hour.” “It’s a great first step to learn a little bit about wine and mixology. You learn a little something about your own palate.”

Darlington invented her own sangria hack she calls an “Unfussy Sangria,” made of red wine, Mexican Coca-Cola and lemon, similar to the calimocho drink that Téllez-Espiga described.

Armed with an $8.99 bottle of tempranillo, the wine Caballero suggested I use, and two bottles of soda, I decided to make my own hacks.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson, ’20.

First, the calimocho: four ounces of Coca-Cola mixed with four ounces of wine.

The tempranillo lost some of the jammy taste when mixed with the Coca-Cola, but it still retained its smoothness. I could distinctly taste the Coca-Cola as an aftertaste, which made the drink sweeter as a whole.

Next, I measured out four ounces of tempranillo and four ounces of Sprite for the tinto de barado. After cleansing my palate, I took a sip of the deep red mixture to taste an even lighter drink than the calimocho. The Sprite diluted the jammy taste again, but this time, the soda mixed better with the wine, not leaving a distinctive aftertaste.

I may not be able to enjoy authentic sangria in the United States, but a sangria hack is the next best thing—and perfect for my budget.

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Sudoku

A whirl of a time

Trying out the latest spin craze TESS HILL '18 Special to The Hawk I sat on my stationary bike in the back of the dark room, locked my feet into the pedals and began riding. The “Hamilton” soundtrack pounded in my head as a bead of sweat dripped down my back. I had joined the SoulCycle fad.

SoulCycle is a fast-growing boutique gym that combines spinning with loud, energetic music to motivate participants to ride faster and better. With 85 locations in the United States, thousands of Americans are riding the newest fitness craze, and I was now one of them.

Unfortunately, less than 24 hours before start time, I caught the stomach flu as it made its way around campus. But I had heard about the transformative powers of SoulCycle, so I decided to tough it out.

The Ardmore location of SoulCycle draws students from both Saint Joseph’s University and Villanova University, as well as many Main-Liners. It offers regular, music-specific classes, with titles like Beyoncé and Break Ups, and a monthly Broadway class. It even offers group class options.

Last semester, leaders from the Appalachian Experience (APEX) service trip participated in group classes at SoulCycle to work on teamwork and cohesiveness in their individual groups.

Tricia Jennings, ’17, an APEX leader and member of the group who went to the class, said she enjoyed the experience.

“It was something different and very empowering, even though I wanted to die,” Jennings joked. “The instructor was super helpful and motivational and most importantly she kept me going.”

Individual participants are advised to sign up for classes on SoulCycle’s website as soon as they are released at noon on Mondays. Broadway classes usually fill up within 30 minutes of being opened. I fought the masses to get a prized $30 seat in the class called, “Hamilton: A Hip Hop Musical Ride.”

New students are advised to arrive 15 minutes early so that they can learn how to lock into the pedals, the positions of the class and have time to ask any questions.

I only gave myself five minutes, and that wasn’t enough.

I hurried to the back of the room – with the rest of the newcomers – and haphazardly locked my shoes into place. I sat down and surveyed the room. The more advanced SoulCycle participants sat in the front and were already standing on their pedals and riding to the music. The newcomers, like me, looked uneasy.

All the lights turned off and the first song from the “Hamilton” soundtrack grew louder. Many participants let out shrieks and yells in preparation for the hour-long class. A spotlight shined on the instructor.

Ryan Lewis has been an instructor at SoulCycle for two years, beginning in locations in New York City. On his fourth class of the day in the Ardmore studio, Lewis still had extremely high energy levels, which he said comes from his students.

He sat facing the classroom, wearing a

Tess Hill, '18, had an energetic time at her first SoulCycle class (Photo Courtesy of Tess Hill, '18).

tight blue workout shirt, black leggings with gold stars, and a black microphone attached to his ear.

From the back corner, I watched as the riders in the room bounced up and down on their bikes and realized that I needed to start pedaling. I began mirroring their movements and waited for the next instructions.

Lewis told us to keep the rhythm, to lift off our seats and believe in ourselves. I tried to do all of this, but as soon as I caught the rhythm, Lewis shouted new instructions for arm lifts.

By watching both Lewis and the experienced SoulCycle participants, I learned that a “tap back” is a move in which the participants grab the bars and move their bodies back towards the seat without sitting down.

SoulCycle classes always aim to excite their participants. Rachel Heller, ’17, began working for SoulCycle in May 2016. To liven up some of their favorite classes, Heller and her coworkers “dance bomb” the classroom. The instructors run into the room with flashlights during some of the most exciting songs. They flash their lights on and off like they’re in a club and then run out after 10 seconds.

Although the dance bombs are some of Heller’s favorite memories at SoulCycle, she noted that the classes have much more to offer than that.

“I have been more conscious about what I eat so I can be better at riding,” Heller said.“SoulCycle is all about catching the beat, so the more in shape I am, the better I’ll be at catching the beat, which means I’ll be even better at riding.”

As my class went on, I felt a mini transformation in both skill and health. I finally caught the beat, knew when to tap back, where to put my hands on the bars and how to adjust the resistance.

After 40 minutes of Hamilton songs, I began to picture myself as a SoulCycle groupie, wearing only athletic clothes and having a killer butt.

I was snapped back to reality as Lewis moved into the transformative portion of the class. The company promotes itself as not only an exercise experience, but one for the mind, too. SoulCycle wants its students to not only learn how to better their skills on the bicycle, but to better their soul as well.

Before Lewis began speaking, he lit candles and placed them in the center of the room. He turned down the music and stood at the front, and told us we had left our baggage at the door and conquered our inner demons through this class.

Heller recalled her first class with Lewis.

“During the soulful moment, I cried and I left the class feeling really, really good,” she remembered. “It was just what I needed.”

Although I didn’t cry, I felt uplifted and encouraged by Lewis. Even though I know I was the worst in the class, he made me feel confident and appreciated. That’s exactly what Lewis intended for me, and for himself.

“I have never walked out of the room the way I felt walking in,” Lewis said. “If you’re feeling down before class, I really believe that you’ll feel better leaving. [The classes] make the good things feel better.”

I was, as they say, transformed. For an hour, I even forgot I had the stomach flu.

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Break out the brooms

Baseball sweeps three-game series to extend winning streak NICK MANDARANO ’18 Sports Editor After a rough 1-11 start to the season, the Saint Joseph’s University baseball team has won four games in a row to improve to a 5-11 record. On March 21, the Hawks defeated rival Villanova University by a score of 9-1. The win was followed by a three-game sweep over Bryant University from March 24-26.

“I think we really needed that game [against Villanova] to get us over the hump,” senior Matt Morella said. “Getting momentum is a big part of baseball.”

In the series opener, junior Deon Stafford, Jr. homered in the bottom of the first inning to give St. Joe’s an early lead. St. Joe’s then exploded for four more runs in the second inning thanks in part to a three-run home run by senior Taylor Boyd.

Sophomore Tim Brennan was on the mound for the Hawks and pitched lights out for seven innings. He allowed just one unearned run off three hits with six strikeouts, picking up his second win of the season.

“Tim [Brennan] was terrific,” head coach Fritz Hamburg said. “He really threw the ball well. His fastball had life. I just thought he attacked the zone really well. When you look at his numbers, I think he has four walks and twenty-five strikeouts so far on the year. It’s really impressive for a young guy.”

It was de ja vu for Stafford in the second game between the Hawks and the Bulldogs, homering again in the fist inning. Junior Dom Cuoci hit another homerun for St. Joe’s, driving in two runs in the fourth inning. The

Crimson and Gray scratched one more run across the plate when senior Brain Lau hit the Hawks’ fifth homerun in two games to put his team ahead 4-1 in the sixth inning.

“This weekend, we’ve hit five home runs,” Hamberg said following the second game. “All of our runs [at the time] have come off homeruns with the exception of one. I’m not going to say I don’t want us to hit homeruns, but I would like to see us sustain some rallies and put some things together. It’s hard to complain about a home run, but we haven’t quite gotten that big hit outside of Taylor [Boyd’s]

home run. That’s the part that I think we need to continue that we need to get better at and hit in situational spots.”

Five strong innings of one-run ball from senior Pat Vanderslice was enough to pick up his first victory of the season. Junior Justin Aungst also picked up his first save of the season after tossing the final four innings in shutout fashion for St. Joe’s.

In the third game, the Hawks were again the first to score. Lau, who singled to reach base, scored on a wild pitch to give St. Joe’s a 1-0 advantage in the fourth inning. Late in the

Senior Cal Jadacki prepares for a pitch (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

fifth inning, Lau singled through the left side, which scored junior Marc Giacalone. For the third straight inning, the Hawks scored again in the sixth. Cuoci led off the inning with a ground-rule double and immediately scored in the proceeding at-bat when Bryant’s Cole Fabio misplayed a ball off the bat of freshman Matt Cuppari. As a result, the Hawks held a 3-0 lead heading into the seventh.

After a scoreless seventh, Bryant was able to push across two runs in the eighth inning against starting sophomore junior Lucas Rollins. Then two more again in the ninth gave the Bulldogs a late 4-3 lead. Their late push gave St. Joe’s just three outs to make up the one-run deficit.

Stafford started off the bottom of the ninth with a walk, but he was soon retired when sophomore Charlie Concannon grounded into a double play. With two outs, down one run and no one on base, Lau singled through the left side. Senior Cal Jadacki then reached base in the next at-bat before Cucoi walked to load the bases. Cuppari singled to score two runs and the Hawks walked-off with a 5-4 victory and a series sweep.

“I think the most important thing is that we’re relentless,” Morella said. “We always fight back and finish the game hard with that kickass attitde.”

St. Joe’s will begin conference play at Davidson University with a three game series that will span March 31-April 2.

Marked with rejuvenation

Olympic trend of cupping therapy available at St. Joe’s PETER DEWITT ’18 Special to The Hawk When American swimmer Michael Phelps first stepped up to the starting block in the 2016 Summer Olympics, many viewers noticed strange purple circles on his back, arms and legs.

These marks that appeared to cover Phelps from head to toe were the result of cupping, an alternative medicine therapy that has been around for thousands of years.

Phelps put this age-old practice back into the spotlight for many Olympic viewers, including myself.

There are many different forms of cupping therapy. One type involves heat being applied to the inside of a glass cup that is then placed on the skin. When the hot air begins to cool, it creates suction, which is believed to “suck out” the toxins in the area covered by the glass. Another form of cupping occurs when air is sucked out of the cup with an attached pump.

Trainers have offered cupping to Division I athletes at Saint Joseph’s University for several years, but more athletes are asking for it post-Olympics.

Former St. Joe’s women’s tennis player, Casey Robinson, ’14, received cupping therapy long before the Olympics. Robinson first received cupping therapy about three to four years ago when she was a student-athlete at St. Joe’s.

“It flushes all the bad stuff out and brings new blood to the injury,” Robinson-

said. “I do believe it works.”

Lori Sweeney, Ph.D., director of the Saint Joseph’s Sports Medicine department, says that anecdotally, people believe that it helps.

Although there have not been many scientific studies proving that it actually works.

“It’s an ancient Chinese medicine that’s making its way into mainstream sports,” Sweeney said.

Being a student-athlete at St. Joe’s who experiences upper back pain, I decided to try cupping for myself.

Walking into the training room at Michael J. Hagan Arena after a long, gruesome workout for the men’s tennis team, I didn’t know what to expect.

Rob O’Brien, a physical therapist in the Sports Medicine department, had been assigned to treat me.

As I took my shirt off and laid down on the treatment table, I wondered if the procedure would be painful or how long the cups would be on my back.

O’Brien asked me where I would like the cups placed.

“The upper part of my back,” I said.

Before I knew it, my skin felt like it was being twisted and raised at the same time. I braced myself for the potential pain.

When O’Brien fully suctioned the first cup onto my back, I realized that the cupping was actually not painful at all. Although my skin felt raised and twisted, the

therapy felt refreshing.

I lay on my stomach with six cups suctioned to my upper back for about 10 minutes.

When the time was up, O’Brien came over to my table and removed all of the cups except for one. He used that cup to rub the areas where my back had received treatment.

“Is this part of the cupping therapy?” I asked, confused.

“This is to rub and stretch out any of the sore or tight muscles that may still be causing you pain in this area of your back,” O’Brien replied.

10 more minutes passed and O’Brien removed the final cup and put away the kit.

I stood up, feeling more intense sensations run throughout my upper back. It felt as though a great amount of tension had just been rung out of my back. I felt warm and loose.

That’s the same feeling my roommate junior Claudio Recchilungo a member of the men’s rowing team, said he experiences.

Recchilungo first tried cupping last semester.

“I would definitely do it again, but just haven’t gotten around to it” he said.

Before I left, O’Brien suggested I come in again for further treatment of my back, just on the day that I have a match.

As I took my first few steps outside, I felt rejuvenated. The pressure on my back had been lifted, and I felt as though I was standing

a little straighter than I was 30 minutes ago.

Before I jumped in the shower, I looked in the mirror and stared at the six large, red circles on my back. Over a week later, the circles were still there. Cupping actually does leave giant red marks on your skin, just as it did on Phelps.

The circles can last for up to two weeks, according to O’Brien.

Ultimately, the therapy seems have improved my tennis game and I’ll be seeing O’Brien again soon.

A cupping set in the sports medicine department (Photo by Peter DeWitt ’18).

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March 29, 2017

Speedy scoring

Women’s lacrosse uses pace to reach .500 LUKE MALANGA ’20 Photo Editor The Saint Joseph’s University women’s lacrosse team stepped up both offensively and defensively to secure a win over the Wagner University Seahawks in their last non-conference game of the season. The victory puts the team at .500 with a 4-4 record leading up to Atlantic 10 conference play.

The Hawks started the game with a burst, scoring four unanswered goals in the first six minutes of play.

Throughout the game, the Hawks used quick restarts and fast transition to push the speed of play.

Junior Aly Gormley embraces a teammate after a goal (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

“We like to always play fast,” Head Coach Alex Kahoe said after the game. “I think it’s always important to come out [strong] offensively. We like to start the scoring to get the momentum.”

Wagner answered St. Joe’s opening scoring spree with two consecutive goals of their own, but unforced turnovers left the Seahawks unable to maintain possession.

“We were the first to almost all the 50/50 balls so that really helped us to get the win,” said junior midfielder Aly Gormley, who was instrumental in the victory over Wagner and scored a career high four goals.

St. Joe’s notched their fifth goal off a fastbreak. Forcing a turnover in their defensive zone, the Hawks launched a quick counter attack as graduate Mallory Grey made her way upfield and found freshman Sarah Poli open with a long pass in front of the net.

Gormley scored the last goal of the half for the Hawks as Wagner’s Talia Bouzakis scored the last goal forthe Seahawks. Senior goalkeeper Amelia Deibler came up with a double save on Wagner in the final minutes of the half to keep the score 7-3 going into the locker room.

The Hawks came onto the field in full force again, notching the first goal of the second half. Gormley showed off her speed and tenacity, beating two Wagner defenders to get a clear shot on goal.

Wagner continued to put up a fight as they climbed to a two-goal game, down 9-7.

The Seahawks’ goalie stood up against the

barrage of shots, finishing with 17 saves. However, Wagner’s defense couldn’t contain the offensive pressure of St. Joe’s, led by Gormley who notched her career-high fourth goal with 11:11 left in the game.

The Hawks soared to a comfortable 13-8 win as freshman Hope Anhut scored a goal on the doorstep with 14 seconds left on the clock to seal the game.

“I think we came out hard and I was proud of them,” Kahoe said. “Different people stepped up offensively and finished plays. I think our team has definitely shown a lot of resiliency. They’ve worked really hard and stepped up in many areas. And you know we’re excited to move forward as we begin A-10 play. I think this is a great game and I think it is a great win for our team. It’s definitely good momentum for us going forward.”

Gormley was very proud of her team and the determination they showed throughout the game.

“It feels great but it came a lot from my teammates. It was just a full team effort today,” Gormley said in regards to her performance in a breakthrough game. “I just hope to push my teammates because like I said it’s always a full team effort so I want to help them succeed so we can all get the W. It was a great last non-conference game and it just really sets the tone for going into the A-10 so we’re really excited.”

The St. Joe’s men’s lacrosse team dropped their NEC opener 8-7 against the Bryant University Bulldogs. The Bulldogs

dominated late in the third quarter and in the opening minutes of the fourth, scoring three goals to go up 7-4 after a previously even scoreline. The Hawks tried to mount a comeback as they put the game within one, but time expired before they could get a shot off to even the score. Senior goalkeeper T.J. Jones recorded nine saves, including four in the last quarter.

The St. Joe’s women’s lacrosse team faces Davidson College on March 31 at 3 p.m. at Sweeney Field. The men’s team will host Robert Morris University at Sweeney Field at 1 p.m. on April 1.

Graduate student Mallory Grey looks to pass.

And they’re off

Track and field commences their outdoor season ANA FAGUY ’19 Editor in Chief

Within a split second, the outdoor season for the men’s and women’s track and field teams began. Track and field commenced their season at the 22nd annual Monmouth Season Opener at Monmouth University on March 25.

The men’s team used this meet as way to give their better runners a break and to give the younger members of the team a chance to race, according to Head Coach Mike Glavin.

“That’s the way I always use this meet,” Glavin said. “Some of the guys, [senior] Brandon Ossont ran very well. He ran well in the open 400 and he came back on the 4x400 that was third. Aaron Lemma, who is a freshman on the team, ran his fastest 400 of his life and then came back and did very well in the 4x400 meter relay that wasthird.

So that’s kind of nice.”

Freshmen Colin Gallagher, Colin Parker, Joey Angelina, David Bryant and Lemma had strong races, according to Glavin.

“It [the track meet] served the purpose it was supposed to,” Glavin said. “With those younger freshmen and sophomores running faster than they ever had. We got something we needed out of it for our future.”

Next weekend and the rest of the season will be a bigger challenge for the team.

“This past weekend at Monmouth was

the season opener for the younger guys and the developmental guys, and the Colonial relays is the season opener for the top guys,” Glavin mentioned. “So obviously we’re looking for good competition and successful races but at a much higher level. We’re looking for a lot of guys to do much bigger stuff qualitatively.”

While the men’s team had individual

success, the women’s team had overall success.

“I would say it went very well,” women’s Head Coach Melody O’Reilly said. “ I think that the team individually probably had their own thoughts on what they would want to do in their performances, but overall, as a team, we just hope to start out with a really strong opener, and we did that.”

Freshman Joey Angelina races at Yale University during indoor track season (Photo by Dylan Eddinger ’19).

Within the women who ran at the March 25 race, there were many personal records, including sophomore Nathaniela Bourdeau, senior Julia Jenkins and freshman Maggie Maguire in their respective races.

“So for next weekend, we hope to be really competitive down at the Colonial Relays, that’s at William and Mary and that’s a three-day event,” O’Reilly said. “We have distance runners racing on Thursday night and then we’ve got open events on Friday and lots of relay events on Saturday. We just hope to show really well and strong across the board.”

The women’s runners will go from a daylong event to a weekend long event, which according to O’Reilly, the team approaches differently.

“Typically the athletes who will travel to a relay event or to the colonial relays realize that they’re going to compete two days in a row, so they do probably approach it a little bit differently and try to really set their minds up to perform well every time they step on the track,” O’Reilly said.

Both the men’s and women’s teams will travel to the College of William and Mary to compete in the 52nd Annual Colonial Relays on March 30 to April 1.

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Braving the elements

Men’s tennis fights through weather conditions to pick up win NICK MANDARANO ’18 Sports Editor It was a cold, windy morning on March 26 when the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Saint Joseph’s University took on the Saints of Sienna University. The men had hosted and lost to Richmond University in an Atlantic 10 match on March 24, and their first outdoor match of the 2017 season. For the women, however, their first outdoor match would be this one against Sienna.

“The conditions of a match are something you can’t control,” said Head Coach

Senior Claire Minnoe picked up one of two wins for the Hawks on March 26.

Ian Crookenden. “Mostly, it’s mentally getting yourself set to accept the conditions you play under, and then doing the best you can and not to allow those conditions to aggravate your performance.”

Senior Kyle Chalmers prefers playing under these conditions.

“For me personally, I actually like it because while it’s not ideal, I know I can mentally handle it better than most players since I grew up playing in consistently windy atmospheres and environments,” Chalmers said. “You have to accept the wind and temperature as one of the conditions outside your control and just play within yourself and utilize the things you can control to your advantage.”

The men’s team took the 6-0 victory over Sienna University. Chalmers described the game as an odd match. He won his match after Sienna’s Alessandro Saglia withdrew himself mid-match due to illness. Junior Peter Dewitt won his match by forfeit due to a lack of present players for Sienna. Each of the other Hawks won their singles flights in a fairly commanding fashion. Since St. Joe’s had already won the match and the weather conditions were not favorable, both teams decided not to play doubles.

“They [Sienna] were depleted,” Crookenden said of their opponent. “They had some sickness on their squad, which is why they had to default their number six singles. Then the conditions after we had won the match in singles, 6-0, it was fruitless to say let’s play the

doubles because the team match had been won. They did not come in and play with a lot of energy. They were a little demoralized when they got here.”

Chalmers was proud of the way his team continued to play hard despite the favorable matchup.

“In terms of energy, I thought we were adequate and we didn’t play down to the level they were at,” Chalmers said. “We really did take care of business.”

The women’s team dropped their match 5-2. After losing each of the three doubles matches, seniors Claire Minnoe and Sarah Contrata picked up the only singles victories for the Hawks.

“The [Sienna] women’s squad is much stronger than the men,” Crookenden said.

“On paper, they should’ve beaten us, but we had a very good, competitive match. I was very pleased to see that we went to three sets in several of the singles. Winning a number one spot with Claire [Minnoe] was a good win for her and winning a number six. Sarah [Contrata] has played some steady tennis. I just think there were some good competitive matches, but I think they were a solid team all the way through.”

Both teams will host Richmond University at the SJU Tennis Complex at 2:30 p.m. on March 31.

Sophomore Dan Tan and junior Peter DeWitt congratulate each other after a match (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

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Starting off strong

Softball wins 2 out of 3 in home opening series ALLEN SMITH ’19 Hawk Staff The Saint Joseph’s University softball team took on the Saint Louis University Billikens in their home opener and conference opener. They played three games over March 25 and March 26.

“I think everyone did a really good job of doing the best they could and playing their game,” said sophomore Ashley Ventura after the Hawks’ third game and second win of the weekend against Saint Louis.

Game one started with Ventura on the mound. The Hawks went down by two runs early in the game when St. Louis took advantage of bases loaded twice in the first inning.

Then in the third inning, St. Louis had a solo home run and took a three-run lead.

In the fourth inning, the Hawks’ bats came to life and they rallied for three runs to tie the game. The Hawks scored on a couple of singles and a walk with bases loaded.

The game was all tied up at three going into the top of the sixth inning. St. Louis went on a five-run rally and took the lead thanks to the Billikens’ Allie Macfarlane’s second home run of the game and the Hawks fielding issues.

The Hawks struggled in the bottom half of the sixth and seventh innings.

The final score of game one was 8-3, Billikens. Sophomore Abigail Stroud received the loss for this game.

After a 20 minute break, game two started with junior Madison Clarke on the

mound. The Hawks started off the scoring in the bottom of the first inning. They were helped by a fielding error by St. Louis and the Hawks scored three runs this inning.

The Hawks pitching improved from the last game, and they were taking advantage of it. They were able to score another four runs in the second inning, and they took a 7-0 lead into the third inning.

“Making adjustments on their pitchers and our defense came together, and our pitchers stepped up,” said sophomore Stacy Mayer on how the Hawks were able to

improve in the second game.

The Hawks great pitching continued into the third inning and so did their bats.

The Hawks scored another two runs and took a nine run lead into the fourth inning.

The Hawks shut out St. Louis in the fourth and fifth innings. However, the game was called early due to a mercy rule.

The final score of game two was 9-0 in favor of the Hawks. Clarke got the win for the game.

“We made the minor adjustments to be able to execute our pitches, our plays

Freshman Molly Kapala is greeted by her teammates as she approaches home plate following her home run (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

and score runs and hits,” said Ventura, “It’s doing the little things and putting pressure on them, that’s what helped us a lot.”

The Hawks third and final game of the weekend was against St. Louis. Ventura started on the mound for the Hawks.

The Hawks let up an early run in the first inning, but Ventura was able to get into her rhythm and that was the only run let up by the Hawks.

The Hawks tied the game in the third inning and the game remained tied until the bottom of the fifth inning. The Hawks scored four runs and were able to seal the win.

The final score of game three was 5-1, St. Joe’s. Ventura got the win for the game. The Hawks finished the weekend 2-1 and thus have a conference record of 2-1.

“First and foremost our pitching stepped up in the second and third game,” said Associate Head Coach Brooke Darreff about the turnaround of the team from the first game. “Madison Clarke came out on fire on the mound yesterday. Her tempo and passion in the circle really set the team up for success in the second game.”

Both players and coaches did not see any major issues to address going into conference play. The team needs to make sure they adapt to each team and adjust to the pitches they will see in the future.

The team will take the field again at 3 p.m. on March 29 on the road against Monmouth University.

Paddling along

Men’s and women’s rowing off to a strong start ALEX HARGRAVE ’20 Assistant Sports Editor

The Schuylkill River was packed with people on March 25 as men’s and women’s rowing participated in the annual Murphy Cup held in Philadelphia featuring teams from all over the east coast.

Freshmen shined on the women’s squad, with the Freshman 4 taking first place and the Freshman 8 earning the silver medal on the day. The winning boat held freshmen Shannon Mulgrew, Gabby Gorman, Maura Donnelly, Christine Porcaro and Demi Simms.

The women’s Freshman 8 boat was comprised of Mulgrew, Gorman, Simms, Porcaro, Emma Schuettler, Samantha O’Connell, Kelsey Bellomia, Fiona McKee and Kate LaCasse.

Women’s Head Coach Gerry Quinlan is optimistic after the strong performance by the freshmen during the Murphy Cup. “We have a very young but agile team this year with freshmen scattered throughout every boat,” Quinlan said. “The freshmen bring an enthusiasm and excitement to an experienced team and we are seeing great progress every week.”

The entirety of the women’s team had competitive performances and Quinlan believes they will continue to improve as the season progresses, especially with a lot of freshmen at the helm.

“Having such a young team, our learning curve is huge and we will continue to grow and build off of our great winter training session,” he said.

The men’s team had a stellar performance on the Schuylkill, with the Varsity 8 earning a gold medal. The boat consisted of junior coxswain Jennifer Reynolds, junior Eric Jones, sophomore Joseph Sullivan, senior Matt Conlin, sophomore James Hammerstedt, sophomore Jack Darling, junior Andrew O’Connor, freshman Devin Swech and freshman David Gee. According to men’s Head Coach Mike Irwin, this marks St. Joe’s first Murphy Cup championship in the Varsity 8 since 2005.

The men’s Freshman 8 had a good day as well, earning second place with coxswain Courtney McDonnell, Mike Thompson, Eddie Blackburn, Patrick Ganter, Sam Ferrizzi, Joel Ridd, Mark White, John Thompson and Jansen Kachel.

Irwin was pleased with how the Hawks performed in one of their first competitions of the season.

“This was a breakthrough regatta for the program,” he said. “We felt good about our winter training but having strong team results at our opening race is something our seniors have been working towards for four years.”

All four boats for the St. Joe’s men’s team reached the Grand Finals, a big accomplishment so early in the season.

Despite the strong performances at the Murphy Cup, the season is just beginning and the men’s and women’s teams need to get back to work and prepare for what lies ahead.

“We need to be faster to meet our goals for the season,” Irwin said. “The level of competition at the Dad Vail keeps getting stronger.

We have to get right back to work on Monday morning if we want to compete for medals in May.” With their seasons just beginning, the men’s and women’s rowing teams have a lot of time to improve before the end of their season and the Dad Vail Regatta.

The Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, hosting over 100 teams from across the nation.

Graphic by Luke Malanga ’20.

The men’s team returns to action on April 1 here in Philadelphia against Georgetown University, while the women travel to San Diego for the San Diego Crew Classic from March 31−April 1.

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No laughing matter

SJU Improv begins using scripts ROSE WELDON '19 Katie White's Understudy As the only improvisational comedy team on campus, SJU Improv has been a consistent source of entertainment for the student body since its inception in 2013, and its legacy is one of laughter and joy.

That may change, however, as for the first time in its history, the team is choosing to drop its usual format of spontaneous storytelling and acting in favor of using scripted material.

The members of the team are excited about the new format. T.J. Stackhouse, ’18, said that the resulting performances would be much funnier.

“We realized that people would probably laugh more if we planned out the jokes first,” Stackhouse said.

His teammate Lucy Higgins, ’20, agreed, and pointed out that the team has been plotting jokes for its shows since the beginning.

“Now that we use scripts, we no longer need to memorize our shows before we do them,” Higgins said.

The idea of using scripts originated from a standup that Stackhouse heard, performed by comedian John Mulaney. “[Mulaney] has a good bit where he discusses how improv is so much better when it’s scripted,” he said. “And we just thought, ‘Yeah, it would be great. Let’s try it.’”

Implementing scripts, however, doesn’t mean that the team will abandon its long-standing tradition of planting

people in the audience to call out pre-rehearsed suggestions.

“We’ve actually been using plants for several years now,” Stackhouse said. “I cannot name them, due to the fact that they are all in witness protection.”

The process for finding and employing the plants is a complicated one, according to veteran improviser Cory Blazer ’17.

“All of our friends and family are highly vetted before each show in a dark room,” Blazer said. “We like to make sure that they say the right things at the right time. If they don’t, they will not be invited back.”

As for the material itself, SJU Improv plans to steal scenes and sketches from some of the entertainment industry’s most popular comedians. Paige Kutzera, ’20, is eager to plagiarize for the first time.

“I really feel that plagiarism is an art form, and we wanted to add to that art form in our own way,” Kutzera said. “This is going to be my first count of plagiarism, but I’m learning every day.”

The topics addressed in the stolen material will include “a lot of politics,” according to Blazer and anything that makes a person uncomfortable.

“We talk about the uncomfortable topics to get people laughing about them,” Kutzera said. “So anything that makes you cringe, we’re putting it in there.”

Reactions to the announcement from SJU Improv alumni have been mixed.

T.J. Stackhouse, '18, and Grace Kocubinski, '17, review SJU Improv's new scripts (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Stackhouse said that former team president Scott Shere, ’16, was pleasantly surprised by the news.

“When I told Scott about the idea, I just said, ‘Hey, so we’re going to start using scripts for improv,’ and he was like, ‘What?’

And I said, ‘Bye!’ and hung up the phone.”

When Chris Kenkellen, ’20, told his brother Craig “Scott” Kenkellen, ’16, a founder of the team, about the change, he was shocked by his response.

“My brother sent me a very scarring email,” Chris Kenkellen said, “and as a result I am no longer a part of the Kenkellen family.”

In spite of everything, SJU Improv is

still enthusiastic to share their new kind of performance with their audience.

“We hope that our fans will respect this decision,” Blazer said. “All eight of them have been so supportive.”

Co-president Grace Kocubinski, ’17, remains hopeful for the future.

“We’ll be doing one more show without scripts on April 1, for our April Fools' Day show in the Perch,” Kocubinski said.“I just hope everyone will accept our new style.”

If the reactions are negative, Kutzera said she will take it in stride. “To all the haters, I say: Don’t miss the doughnut by looking in the hole.”

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

The Hawk’s prolific advice columnist returns to help you solve all your problems Dear Vivian, I'm a freshman and I recently got my first Hawk Wrap from DB. It looked delicious, but when I bit into it, I was outraged to find chicken inside. I brought my concern to one of the workers, but they said that all Hawk Wraps are made with chicken. Am I crazy or is it false advertising to call it a Hawk Wrap?

Sincerely, Confused in Campion Dear Confused, Don’t fret, dear freshman. This mistake could have easily happened to anyone.

You just have to know some of the history behind St. Joe’s before you make any rash judgments. First of all, the Jesuits loved hawks because the hawks would deliver the Jesuits’ mail across Barbelin because they never got lost and had amazing eyesight.

As a way to show their gratitude, the Jesuits swore to never harm the hawks, and this included not eating them. That’s how we got our slogan, “The Hawk Will Never Die” because the Jesuits were pretty set on not having anyone consume them. Hope that helps.

Deuces, Vivian

VIVIAN MILAN ’18 Ms. Brightside

Dear Vivian, I've run into some trouble with my boyfriend. He's a great guy and I love him, but every so often, he sleepwalks into my kitchen in the middle of the night and starts eating all my food without using utensils. Now my fridge is empty and his hands are sticky. Got any advice?

Sincerely, Sleep (Walking) Beauty Dear Sleep (Walking) Beauty, If I had a nickel for every time this problem came up, I’d be one nickel richer.

Now, most people would suggest that you sit down and talk to your boyfriend to try to help him get over his sleep-walking/eating. However, those people don’t have their own advice column, therefore their opinions do not matter. My best advice to offer you is to put hot sauce on all the food in your fridge. That way your boyfriend wakes up from the burning and he will stop eating your food, thus preventing sticky hands.

Deuces, Vivian

ISAAC SCHILLER ’17 Brandon Flowers

Dear Vivian, I recently took my dog to the vet for a routine check-up. The vet said my dog is healthy except for a vitamin deficiency, so he gave me vitamin pills to slip into his food bowl. The only problem is that I got the vitamins mixed up with my caffeine pills.

I realized my mistake after I noticed that Lassie hasn't stopped chasing her tail for two days straight. What should I do?

Sincerely, Sleepy Dear Sleepy, The first thing you must do is take out your phone. Next, turn your camera on.

Then, record your dog chasing your tail and post it on YouTube with a clever title. You will become Internet famous and end up on Ellen. Once you’re on Ellen, mention to her how wise and wonderful I am.

Deuces, Vivian

Dear Vivian,

I wrote to you last year and you told me to break up with my boyfriend because you said we would get back together because that’s what happens in movies, but we still haven’t gotten back together. Like, I’m pretty sure he’s dating someone else now.

You said that it would work and I’m kinda annoyed that it didn’t. What am I supposed to do now?

Sincerely, #1 Girlfriend, but like not anymore because I think I’m single?

Dear #1 Girlfriend, but like not anymore because you think you’re single,

First of all, I am appalled that you’re questioning my wisdom. That’s like questioning the beloved alternative facts that are being presented to us by the current presidential administration. Are there any columns around here called ‘Dear #1 Girlfriend, but like not anymore because I think I’m single?’ Nope, because much like bronchitis, nobody has time for that. Thus, you are graced with my presence. These things take time and if you don’t believe me, then buy a road map or a GPS because you’re getting yourself nowhere. If you’re still suspicious, buy one of those fancy microwaves that turn into cameras, so you can keep an eye out on your boyfriend or ex-boyfriend or whatever.

Deuces, Vivian

Sports

March 29, 2017

Hitting the gridiron

Football team hopes for another undefeated season ALEX HAGRAVE '20 Left Bench

Spring brings flowers, sun, warmth and most importantly, training camp for our very own Saint Joseph’s University Hawks football team. Coming off of an undefeated season, these Hawks plan to train hard in preparation for next fall.

Head coach Bill Henderson has confidence in his returning players, as the team only loses three seniors, Josh Nichols, Drake Parker and Steve Jones, all of whom are entering the draft for the National Football League (NFL) coming up in late April, and are projected to be second round draft picks.

“I’m really proud of them [Nichols, Parker and Jones], but they’re not even the best that our team has to offer,” Henderson remarked. “We have some NFL prospects that are upcoming sophomores and even within our incoming freshman class.”

Henderson is not exaggerating about the talent of this football team that has been undefeated for nine seasons.

Throughout the 2016 football season, the Hawks only gave up 36 points and scored 976 against their opponents. The only points scored against them came when Henderson subbed in their fourth string defense, which truly shows the depth of St. Joe’s football.

Freshmen will certainly have an impact this upcoming season, as Henderson has

10 five-star recruits joining the squad, including the nation’s third-ranked high school running back, Cole Underwood.

Expected to have an All-American season his freshman year, the Hawks anxiously await his arrival.

The Hawks boast a quarterback who totaled 4,589 passing yards this past season: sophomore Matt Hasselbottom. He and the rest of his team plan to double their yards in 2017.

“We have a lot of confidence in how we’ll perform next season considering we’re returning almost all of our players and everyone is healthy,” Hasselbottom said.

The St. Joe’s community clearly has faith in its football team as well. Evidence of this support can be found on Lapsley Lane where a brand new football stadium is being constructed in hopes of being completed for next football season.

The new stadium, capable of holding 100,000 fans, is to be dubbed “The Hawks’ Nest” and includes preferred seating for students with season tickets on the 50yard line.

“I can’t wait to support the Hawks at this new stadium,” sophomore Daniel Jameison said. “I think the seats we have will totally be worth the $200 we have to pay for season tickets.”

The Hawks’ Nest is being funded in part by the fees from parking tickets and dorm room damages and also from student donations. Before construction has even concluded, the new stadium has racked up a cost of over $5,000,000.

St. Joe’s football brings in revenue of millions of dollars per year, a number that will continue to increase with the advertisement potential the new stadium brings.

“We have already heard from over 20 major companies who want to place ads on the big screen and on banners in our stadium,” Jimmy John, president of advertisement, stated.

Despite a supportive fan base and unrivaled talent, St. Joe’s has never reached a bowl game, which has been a subject of controversy for years.

In the past, the NCAA has failed to select the Hawks for any bowl game, because they feel their ability to beat every team in the nation would lead to decreased ratings for the game, as people wouldn’t just want to watch the Hawks run another team into the ground.

There is an ongoing debate between National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) officials and St. Joe’s representatives about whether this reasoning is enough to ban the Hawks from a bowl game, as they have clearly earned their place in one.

“These guys deserve the chance to win a bowl game on national television,” Henderson said.

“There is no guarantee that we’ll beat a team - that’s why we play the game.

We want a fair shot.”

The upcoming season will be junior Ray Sun’s last, making him want to participate in a bowl game more than ever.

“It’s our goal this season to finally get into a bowl game, and when we get there, be champions,” Sun said. “We want to hold that trophy high in the air and be able to say we were the first bowl team in St. Joe’s history.”

The class of 2017 is tied for the most wins in St. Joe’s football history, a record the class of 2018 hopes to beat if they go undefeated and gain entry into a bowl game.

“I think we can easily do it,” Hasselbottom said.

The Hawks will train for the rest of the spring and summer in preparation for their first game in the Hawks’ Nest against longtime rival, the Saint Mark’s Coyotes on Sept. 1.

SJU

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

SJU 20 17 Quidditch Schedule Temple University

March 22

4:00 p.m.

Home

Fordham University

March 27

4:00 p.m.

Home

Davidson College

April 1

12:00 p.m.

Away

Castelobruxo

April 2

12:00 p.m.

Away

Duquesne University

April 11

6:30 p.m.

Away

Durmstrang Institute

April 14

4:30 p.m.

Home

La Salle University

April 20

4:20 p.m.

Away

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

April 26

7:00 p.m.

Away

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.