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Nov. 1, 2017

Update on CAS Dean VIVIAN MILAN ’18 Editor in Chief

In her first three months as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Shaily Menon, Ph.D., has been immersing herself in campus life in order to better understand the campus community.

Something she already understands is the need to create a clear identity for CAS and to encourage collaboration between CAS and the Erivan K. Haub School of Business.

Menon has met with Joseph DiAngelo, dean of the Haub School, to find ways the Haub School and CAS can diminish the divisiveness between the two schools.

“My number one question for him, even when I was interviewing, was ‘I’m a very collaborative person, so I don’t see this as competition. I see it as collaboration. How can we work together?’” she said.

DiAngelo said he is looking forward to continuing working with Menon to see how the collaborations will provide students in both schools with new opportunities which may not have been possible before.

“In the future, new collaborations between science and our MBA programs, management and the Kinney Center and allowing CAS students to participate in our co-op program, only scratch the surface of new and interesting opportunities available for our students,” DiAngelo said.

Menon is aware of the stereotypes surrounding the CAS but said, these stereotypes can be diminished and that, in fact, a liberal arts education can significantly help students after graduation.

She visited the fall Career Fair to ask employers how they can benefit students in the CAS, and what kind of degree they are looking for in students. Only 20 percent of the employers at the career fair represented jobs in the arts and sciences.

“The majority by far said ‘no we’re not looking for any particular degree,’” Menon said. “‘Give us someone with drive, passion and those other skills: critical thinking, creative problem solving, working with teams, communication skills, verbal, written.’”

Menon has joined conversations about inclusion at the university. She has attended Office of Inclusion and Diversity (OID) -sponsored events such as “True Stories,” a panel discussion on LGBTQIA+ identities and how they intersect with the campus community.

Rachel Cox ’19, chair of Inclusion and Diversity for Student Senate, invited Menon to the discussion and was happy to see her there.

“It felt good knowing she took my invitation seriously and made the extra effort to come,” said Cox. “She’s already made her presence felt as an ally and a woman of color in the office, as well as to the student [organizations] and has been great at getting to know the students there genuinely.”

Additionally, Menon supports the university’s efforts to make campus more diverse. In 2012, 85.6 percent of the university was predominantly white. As of 2015, that number has decreased to 83 percent.

“We want to increase diversity of the student body and have them feel a sense of belonging,” she said. “It’s not enough to get people here if they feel like they don’t belong to the institution.”

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St. Joe’s basketball guard, Christian Vega ’18, a native of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, addresses the crowd after the “HawkAID” intra-squad scrimmage that raised over $4,000 for hurricane relief which will be donated to Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, a Jesuit college-preparatory school and parish community in San Juan (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Llanerch Diner set to reopen

Repairs and renovations to a St. Joe’s favorite dining spot ALEX MARK ’20 Hawk Staff The Llanerch Diner, a 24-hour eatery located at 95 E. Township Line Rd. in Upper Darby and popular among St. Joe’s students, was originally scheduled to open a week after a kitchen fire closed the diner on July 24. Instead, extensive renovations have pushed the diner’s reopening to Nov. 13.

Mark Klein, owner of the Llanerch Diner, said grease from frying bacon overheated and caught fire while breakfast was being cooked. The Upper Darby Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze, but the kitchen’s refrigeration system was “messed up,” according to Klein.

With an unworkable kitchen, the diner was forced to close for much longer than originally estimated. The building was required to be evaluated and new equipment needed to be installed.

“We’re taking an old Corvette and putting a new engine in it,” Klein said.

The refurbished diner will seat 90 people, and will still include the famous booth featured in the movie “Silver Linings Playbook.”

Built in 1964, the Llanerch Diner has been a favorite among St. Joe’s students up until its unexpected closure.

Mike Koury ’20 said his fondest memory of the diner is when he went late in the night with a large group of about 20 other students.

“It was just a great night hanging out, chatting, eating,” Koury said.

Amanda Strydio ’19 has also frequented the diner for the past two years, often with other students involved in SJU’s Theatre Company productions.

After opening nights, students would

The Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby, Pa. (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

head to Llanerch for a late-night breakfast.

“I kind of feel bad for everyone there because we take up the whole right side of the building,” Strydio said.

Strydio, who is from Monmouth County, New Jersey, knows how to choose her diners.

“I come from a place where there are a lot of diners,” Strydio said. “It’s [Llanerch] the only diner that feels like home.”

T.J Stackhouse ’18 frequented the diner on opening nights as well, often for a stack of late-night pancakes, his favorite

item on the menu.

“My Twitter bio was inspired by the Llanerch Diner menu,” Stackhouse said.

“When it comes to pancakes, there are no rules.’ It comes straight off the menu.”

For students interested in learning what goes into those famous pancakes, the Llanerch Diner is now hiring. Many of the eatery’s veteran employees will return once the diner opens, but Klein said he is hiring additional workers to replace those who have left in the wake of the closure.

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Department of Public Safety reports (Oct. 20 - Oct. 26) Oct. 20

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life in regards to person(s) unknown placing burn marks on a table inside a room in the Lafarge Student Residence. Community Standards was notified. The incident is currently under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life in regards to an alcohol confiscation inside a room in Sullivan Hall. Public Safety officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified of an alcohol confiscation in the lobby of Lannon Hall. Public Safety officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student of being approached by three male suspects in the 5800 block of City Avenue and being physically assaulted. Public Safety officers and Lower Merion Police were notified and responded. The student sustained minor facial injuries. Incident is currently under investigation by the Lower Merion Police.

Michael J. Morris Quad Townhouses. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a student cooking. Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 23 Public Safety was notified by two St. Joe’s students in regards to person(s) unknown removing their bicycles which were secured on a bike rack outside of Lannon Hall. No police report has been filed at this time. The incident is currently under investigation Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of Quirk Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed steam from the shower activated the alarm. Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 24

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life in regards to person(s) unknown damaging a water fountain on the second floor of the Lafarge Student Residence. Community Standards was notified. The incident is currently under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 2400 block of N. 56th Street. Public Safety Officers along with Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified.

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Oct. 25 Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of the Michael J. Morris Quad Townhouses. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a student cooking. Facilities Management was notified.

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Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing her unattended handbag which was left on a table inside the Campion Student Center. No police report has been filed at this time. The incident is currently under investigation.

Oct. 21 Public Safety was notified of an alcohol confiscation in the lobby of Ashwood Hall . Public Safety officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

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Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of Pennbrook Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed contractors working in the building activated the alarm. Facilities Management was notified.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW YOU WHAT Opioid epidemic worsens SHOULD KNOW Oct. 22

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of the

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5200 block of Church Road. Public Safety Officers along with Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified.

LUKE MALANGA ’20 Photo Editor

An influx of deaths related to opioid overdoses has been devastating communities across the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the current opioid epidemic in Philadelphia and throughout the country.

What is the “Opioid Epidemic”?

The “Opioid Epidemic” refers to the massive rise in the use of opioid drugs, both prescription and nonprescription, in the United States. The current crisis dates back to 1980, but the issue became more prevalent in the mid-1990s when drugs like OxyContin started to become heavily prescribed as pain medication. In the past 10 years, the problem has become increasingly worse as painkillers have become more prevalent in the healthcare system and illegal opioids have become easier and cheaper to obtain.

What is an opioid?

The first opioid was the naturally occurring narcotic, opium. Opium has been used to derive other drugs such as morphine, heroin, Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin. Collectively, these derivatives of opium are referred to as “opiates.” While some opiates are illegal drugs, such as heroin, and others are legally prescribed painkillers, such as OxyContin, all opiates are listed on the "Substance-Control Schedule" under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act of the United States. They are also considered drugs of high abuse potential. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, “opioids act by attaching to and activating opioid receptor proteins… When these drugs attach to their receptors, they inhibit the transmission of pain signals.”

Why is it a crisis?

In 2016, Philadelphia ranked fifth in overdose deaths per 100,000 people based on an analysis from the Drug Enforcement Administration. Overdose deaths jumped almost 30 percent in Philadelphia from 702 in 2015 to 907 in 2016. These starking numbers are found across the country in both cities and rural areas. While overdose deaths from prescription opioid painkillers have leveled off in recent years, deaths from heroin and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, have been rising rapidly. The problem has worsened with the proliferation of fentanyl. In Philadelphia, fenyl was present in the blood of almost half of 2016’s overdose victims.

What’s being done to end the epidemic?

On Oct. 26, President Donald Trump, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. This declaration alone does not allocate funds to address the issue. President Trump also said his plan would include a requirement that federally employed prescribers be trained in safe practices for opioid prescriptions, a federal initiative to develop non-addictive painkillers and plans to block shipments of fentanyl from China into the United States.

On a local level, Philadelphia community leaders are establishing their own methods of eradicating this crisis. The efforts include recruiting residents to become block captains, demolishing abandoned buildings that attract drug dealers and users, and aggressively targeting drug dealers as well as seeking out doctors that who overprescribing opioids.

What resources are available at St. Joe’s?

St. Joe’s offers various substance abuse programs to help those in recovery. The Wellness, Alcohol & Drug Education (WADE) program provides resources for recovery as well as educational classes and workshops. The Flock provides a supportive environment for those impacted by substance use disorder while spreading awareness of substance disorder/abuse on campus.

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The stereotype of Islam Lecture discusses the misconceptions of the religion CHARLEY REKSTIS '20 News Editor A lecture titled “Why Shouldn’t I Think There’s a Problem with Islam?” was given at St. Joe’s by Jonathan Brown Ph.D., chair of Islamic studies at Georgetown University, on Oct. 24. This lecture discussed misconceived perceptions of Islam including the idea that it is a violent religion.

Brown explained that in order to begin to understand the problems with the misconceptions surrending Islam, people must first begin to understand the problem with themselves first.

“When we talk about Muslims and Islam, we are actually talking about ourselves,” Brown said. “It’s like the Rorschach test. It reveals your insecurities and your fears and that’s precisely what we see in the West when we talk about Muslims and Islam and it has been that way for over a thousand years.”

Brown stated Islam has served as a vessel for the West’s own insecurities, therefore creating a “negative integration” in which they strengthen their own identity by weakening others.

“Islamophobia, the fear of Muslims, is the string that binds the [political] groups together,” Brown said. “The insecurities that we see is the inability to deal with internal difference.”

Umeyye Isra Yazicioglu, Ph.D., associate professor of Islamic studies, said Brown helped diagnose the issue at hand.

“There is an immense amount of negative coverage and that contributes to the misunderstanding,” Yazicioglu said. “He really pushed us to think about why is the coverage like this. There’s one incident that happens or disagreement that happens in some context and you have a whole article that’s about how can this [violence] change how can Muslims change. It shouldn’t be generalized to everybody.”

Brown shared that out of the 1.5 billion Muslims in the world, only .006-.007 percent are Muslim terrorists and only .0007 percent of American Muslims are terrorists.

“If you want to be safe, just follow a Muslim guy around in this country because he is less statistically likely to engage in an act of violence than just a random guy,” Brown said.

Brown also argued the war in Iraq is causing millions of deaths and America does not look at that as the problem.

“The destruction we have caused in other people’s lands we don’t even know about and then we ask ourselves what’s wrong with them,” Brown said. “That is why we should not talk about Islam as a problem. We should look at ourselves.”

Yazicioglu believes Brown is asking people to confront out own double standard which, in her opinion, is not easy to do.

“He really wants us to face it up front and it’s not easy,” Yazicioglu said. “Many people don’t want to think that innocent lives are being killed in our wars. But then we turn around and say why do so and so kill innocent people. I mean two wrongs don’t make a right but I think he wanted us to think about the way in which the questions we ask are framed.

We frame them in a way that distracts attention away from our responsibility.”

It is difficult for Yazicioglu when people see her religion as one that is there to hurt others and force the religion on them. She does

not watch the news, but when there is an attack by people who are Muslim, she feels like people will begin to stare at her because of her Hijab and think of her as one of them.

“I, as a Muslim, do not want my neighbor to generalize me based on one incident that was on the news which is put in that extremely negative context,” Yazicioglu said. “I don’t want my neighbor to think that Muslims are like that and I am a part of that.”

Yazicioglu wants people who do not understand Islam to know it is a generous religion and not violent like it is sometimes portrayed.

“Religions in general are ways in which they enrich the way we see the world with metaphors and symbols and reasoning as well,” Yazicioglu said. “Reasoning to see the world around us. It’s not a religion that will hurt you but it will enrich you, enrich your thinking and your feeling. I wish the best potential for each religion and that it could be more transparent for the people outside and that would be a really beautiful world.”

Jonathan Brown, Ph.D., discusses why Islam is not a violent religion (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

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Shaily Menon, Ph.D., dean of College of Arts and Sciences (Photo courtesy of Shaily Menon, Ph.D.).

Menon also is a firm believer in making connections with students as well as faculty. Among the numerous groups Menon has met with is Student Senate, where she was accompanied by DiAngelo.

Tyler Jackson ’18, a member of Student Senate, acknowledged both deans wanted to attend a Student Senate meeting.

“They’re the deans of the schools that cater to the student body,” Jackson said.

“Them willing to sit down and speak with us [Student Senate] means they’re willing and interested to know what students are thinking based off of student leaders.

I think it was helpful and hopefully they heard what we said and that they’ll continue to act on it.”

Menon said she would also like to look into broadening the locations of study abroad offering.

The most popular study abroad programs during the 2016-2017 academic year took place in Florence, Italy, Madrid, Spain, and Rome, Italy, according to Thomas Kesaris, Director of the Center for International Programs (CIP).

“It’s a great interest to me, not only because of my background, but also because of the relevance or the importance of that to be successful and be aware at a minimum to get out of our ethnocentric viewpoints,” she said.

TYLER HARGRAVES '19 Contributing Writer Another week has passed, and with its passing came a sense it may not be much longer before my life will have returned to a full sense of pre-hurricane normalcy.

Almost no one is talking about the storm anymore. In fact, if I had not watched the World Series this week, I myself may have not even been reminded of the storm which took so much from me.

This past school week at Lamar University felt the most normal, like how it was before the hurricane. Going to class began to seem less like a lovely little escape from the effects of Hurricane Harvey. Instead, classes reverted back into the stages of a seemingly necessary evil. That’s not a bad thing though, as this reversion has taken me one step closer to returning to the sense of pre-storm normalcy I’ve been attempting to fully realize for the past few months.

A major step forward has been made in my home’s recovery, as the new drywall has begun to be installed. It’s nice to be reminded of what the structure of my home actually looks like, because after almost two months without anything inside it had almost begun to just look like a tomb. I’m optimistic by the end of next week we will not only have all of the drywall installed, but the preparations for painting the walls will have been put in place as well.

This past week I also had the unfortunate pleasure of putting together the inventory for our insurance company of personal items that were damaged or destroyed by the hurricane. To say this was a painful task is an understatement to the utmost degree. Not only was it difficult from a logistical standpoint, having to input and research prices, but it was also just plain challenging to look through the photos of all of the pieces of my life that are gone forever.

On a personal front, I feel like I’m beginning to return to more social aspects of my life pre-hurricane Harvey. I have been able to make it out to a few local events, and even attended a Halloween event at one of my favorite local venues here in Beaumont, TX. I also had the pleasure of attending the premiere for a documentary film I helped make in the spring and summer of this past year. Being able to experience a slice of my future career, such as this event, is helping to ground myself as this recovery moves forward.

I’m unsure of what the future weeks entail for me. If they are anything like the months and weeks that have come before them, then I know it will be a struggle, but a struggle that is constantly pushing forward. It won’t be too long now before paint and furniture return to my home. It’s my hope that not long after that happens, I myself will also become a fixture in that structure once again.

Dispatch from Lamar will be a weekly feature in The Hawk.

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Domestic Remembering those we have lost Violence Annual Black Out Day takes place on Hawk Hill Awareness ERIN DUFFY '18 Special to The Hawk

About 50 St. Joe’s students and faculty members participated in Black Out Day on Oct. 25, an annual day of silence in honor of those who no longer have a voice because of alcoholism, or are afraid to use theirs, because of the stigma associated with the issue.

Black Out Day is facilitated by the Wellness, Alcohol, and Drug Education Program (WADE). It has been held annually on St. Joe’s campus since Katie Bean, assistant director of WADE, joined the university in 2011.

Students and faculty who participated in the event wore a Black Out Day shirt which WADE gives to participants for free when they attend an information session.

Additionally, participants had the option of wearing a sticker and handing out a small piece of paper explaining why they would not be speaking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bean explained the main purpose of Black Out Day is to raise awareness and spark conversations about the impact that alcohol-related issues have in the St. Joe’s community.

“The power it has is that it also connects people,” Bean said. “You think, ‘Oh, I’m not alone in this.’”

Black Out Day involves more than just not speaking. Participants were also unable to communicate in any form. They couldn't text, email or use social media.

Bean encouraged participants not to hide in their rooms in order to escape the urge to communicate.

“Don’t isolate yourself,” Bean told par-

ELIZA ROCCO '20 Special to The Hawk

Black Out Day shirts worn by participants (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

ticipants. “Do what you normally do. If you usually get lunch with your friends, go do that and sit in silence.”

Michael Alleruzzo, a visiting instructor of management, participated in Black Out Day last year. While Black Out Day fell on a day when he did not teach, he said if it had, he would have asked the department chair to step in for him.

“I would have him say I am not here and that they will learn about why that is later,” he said. “It’ll create that shock value where they’ll think, ‘What if something devastating happened?’”

Claudine Andre ’18 participated in Black Out Day her first year at St. Joe’s alongside a few of her friends. She said people around her struggled more with her silence than she did.

“The only thing that’s there is your presence,” Andre said. “It’s like when someone actually passes away.”

Alexis Wilson ’19 has participated in Black Out Day every year since she started at St. Joe’s. She said shedding light on alcoholism is important, especially in a college setting.

“Substance abuse isn’t something you can always see, but it’s a huge issue that affects college communities,” Wilson said. “It just made me more aware of people on campus.”

Bean explained when one person speaks out, another person feels like they can too. It creates a ripple effect which allows students to feel safe on campus.

“There’s power behind saying, ‘Me too,’” Bean said.

CHINA Town Hall hosted at St. Joe's

Political and economic relations between U.S. and China BRUCE HOWARD '20 Special to The Hawk St. Joe’s hosted the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall on Oct. 24. Both students and faculty participated and listened to a wide ranging conversation about United States-China relations.

The CHINA Town Hall was established by the National Committee of U.S.-China relations to “provide Americans an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the Sino-American relationship.” This event was held simul-

Jacques deLisle talks speaks on China relations with the U.S. (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

taneously at 85 other venues across 40 states, setting a record for the largest CHINA Town Hall to date.

The event featured local speaker Jacques deLisle of Penn Law School who described the the current state of relations in 2017 between the two nations in one word: ambivalent.

“I mean that not in the sense of who cares,” deLisle said. “But in the strong sense of ambivalence that there are highly positive things and highly negative things that coexist.” deLisle elaborated on this statement by highlighting attributes of the relationship.

“Politically, the U.S.-China relationship is a remarkable thing, to have the two greatest powers not be rivals and enemies, so we don’t have to worry about tensions,” deLisle said. “At the same time, there are some really troubling things like the economic relationship, which has a lot of strains.”

According to deLisle, the U.S. has many complaints about the problems of its economic relationship and cooperative arrangements with China. deLisle said these arrangements were unravelling.

“When a previously dominant country like the U.S. goes into decline then China rises,” deLisle said. “And when that happens historically, it’s been an occasion for some risk and crisis.”

Former United Nations Ambassador

and National Security Adviser under former President Obama, Susan E. Rice, was the 2017 National Webcast Speaker. This webcast was moderated by Stephen A. Orlins, resident of the National Committee on U.S.-China relations.

Participants across the country connected with the webcast via Twitter and were given the opportunity to ask questions.

Ambassador Rice provided answers to the questions asked, based on her past experiences in government and working with China.

Organizer James Carter Ph.D., history professor and program director of Asian studies, organized the event, and was satisfied with the level of participation.

“I’m really pleased that we’ve been able to take part in this for so long, but I’m especially pleased with the turnout tonight,” Carter said.

“We had about 50 people on a night where there was a lot happening on campus and I think that it shows that there’s interest in international affairs and affairs to do with China.”

Carter believes events like this benefit students of the St. Joe’s community.

“It really shows them not only the kind of opportunities and expertise that there is on campus and in the area,” Carter said. “But also additional opportunities like studying Chinese or to study abroad for a semester in China.”

Domestic Violence Awareness Month ended, with a renewed purpose to connect advocates across the nation working to end violence against women and children. As a way to achieve the purpose of this month, St. Joe's Rape Education Prevention Program (REPP) and One Love Foundation hosted the Escalation Workshop to draw attention to sexual assault.

One Love Foundation is a nation-wide organization created to honor the memory of Yeardley Love who was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend three weeks before her graduation from the University of Virginia in 2010.

According to One Love, one in three women and one in four men are in a violent relationship in his or her lifetime. This is the first year St. Joe’s has a chapter of One Love on campus.

This organization was created by Love’s mother and sister in hopes of educating young people and starting a conversation about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors. In doing so, One Love hopes to empower people to trust their instincts and act when they feeling something is off in regards to violence in relationships .

Gabby Southworth ’18, Co-President of the St. Joe’s chapter of One Love, co-founded this organization for personal reasons.

“I was sexually assaulted and I was in a relationship that wasn’t healthy,” Southworth said. “If I can help just one other person, it makes everything just so worth it.”

Southworth described the need for organizations such as One Love and the conversations they begin.

“Our primary goal is raising awareness for relationship violence, because it's real,” she said. “People don’t like talking about it because it is uncomfortable, but these people are not just statistics, they are our sisters, and our cousins.”

To illustrate the impact of relationship violence, attendees of the workshop were able to view a video which allowed organizers to demonstrate how people can intervene when they witness signs of an abusive relationship.

Caroline Schertle ‘18, Co-President of One Love, said there are many ways to reach out to support friends in all relationships.

“Know that you’re not alone and that people are here for you,” Schertle said.

In addition to One Love, REPP is an on-campus organization which strives to help survivors of sexual assault and physical/ emotional abuse in the St. Joe’s community.

These individuals can be survivors of stranger, date or acquaintance rape, attempted rape or sexual assault, physical abuse or emotional abuse in a relationship.

According to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), individuals aged 18-24 are the most at risk group for sexual assault. One in every six women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime, and one in eight men will experience sexual assault.

Raquel Kennedy Bergen, Ph.D., professor of sociology and advisor of REPP, explained what is needed from society to work toward ending this type of violence.

“Change the culture, that is the bottom line. It needs to become part of our conversation,” Bergen said. “It’s not a taboo subject, or something we should shy away from, but that it is talked about in classes, in dorms and on athletic fields. By having these conversations people will begin to question their own experiences and own behavior.”

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Alexander Velazquez '20 recites the last portion of the speech that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave 50 years ago when he spoke at St. Joe's. The community reading of King's 1967 speech, "The Future of Integration," was one of multiple events held on Oct. 26 that commemorated his visit (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Extended contruction in Ardmore

Suburban Square parking garage interfering with business MOLLY DIXON '18 Special to The Hawk Suburban Square shopping center in Ardmore has left store managers and employees frustrated and still unsure when the center’s new parking structure will open.

“They promised us a year, and it has been longer than that,” said Yen To, store brand leader at Urban Outfitters, which is located directly across from the new parking structure. “They promised it would be finished in August. Then they pushed it to September, and then they said October 20.”

Oct. 20 passed, and the opening of the first level of the parking garage was delayed once again, with no word on when it is going to open. Kimco Realty, the leasing office which has been overseeing the project, did not respond to repeated requests for information.

The shopping center has been undergoing the first phase of a three phase, $20 million project since September 2016. So far, after a year of construction, Trader Joe’s has opened a 4,000 square-foot addition.

The new four-level, 625-space parking structure will offer a profitable future for store owners. However, parking has become limited due to the closure of the old parking lot in order to increase space for the new structure, resulting in a decrease of sales in many stores in the area.

“We have been consistently down,” To said. “Every month has been consistently down. During the holidays like Black Friday last year, our sales were down by half because there is nowhere for people to park.”

In addition to limited parking and decrease in sales, To said Urban Outfitters is constantly receiving complaints and losing loyal customers. She explained the front door of Urban Outfitters was blocked off in mid-October, making it seem as if the store was closed.

Alyssa Tomasic ’18, a manager in

Construction in Ardmore Pa. (Photo by Molly Dixon '18).

training at Free People, said she was also frustrated as Free People is experiencing a decrease in sales due to the lack of parking.

“Day to day, our sales are lower because not as many people are coming anymore,” Tomasic said. “Now people and customers are less inclined to go to Suburban Square to shop because it’s so hard to find parking.

They end up going to King of Prussia so that affects our business.”

The second phase of the project will include building a two-story structure for

retail shops along Coulter Avenue where the SEPTA parking lot is currently located.

The plan for phase three involves relocating Urban Outfitters to the newly built retail shops, across from its sister company, Free People. The last part of phase three will be to demolish the old buildings where both Urban Outfitters and Bijou Bridal & Special Occasion currently sit.

Ron Meyer, a crew member at Trader Joe’s, said while he is frustrated with the parking situation, he is also optimistic. He said

sales had been down, but since the Trader’s Joe’s new addition, sales numbers have been increasing. To try to combat the negative effects of the contruction Meyer strives to gives his customers the best experience while also reassuring them about the future.

“It is not fair to the customers,” Meyer said. “It is not their fault. Sometimes you get the worse before you get the better.”

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Finding havens in our community Editor in Chief Vivian Milan ’18 Managing Editor Franki Rudnesky ’18 Copy Chief Emma Seely ’18 Faculty Adviser Shenid Bhayroo Contributing Adviser Jenny Spinner News Editor Charley Rekstis ’20 Opinions Editor Brittany Swift ’20 Assistant Opinions Editor Ann Marie Maloney ’18 Lifestyle Editor Rose Weldon ’19 Assistant Lifestyle Editor Emily Graham ’20 Sports Editor Nick Mandarano ’18 Assistant Sports Editor Alex Hargrave ’20 Assistant Copy Amber Denham ’18 Assistant Copy Becky Hartman ’18 Creative Director Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 Photo Editor Luke Malanga ’20 Social Media Manager Victoria Tralies ’18 Assistant Social Media Manager Anna Smollen ’19 Online Creative Director Kelly Smith ’19 Business Manager Michael Zito ’18 Assistant Business Manager Max Milano ’21

Supporting our local economy through its small businesses There’s something nostalgic about a steaming cup of bitter coffee from a diner.

It’s not nearly as luxurious as a venti caramel macchiato with whipped cream from Starbucks, but sometimes a simple coffee is all you need to feel at home. And while we’re at college, that extra touch of hominess is the perfect remedy for the stress that accompanies the upcoming end of the semester.

Small, local restaurants are the best place for a heaping plate of food when you’re in dire need of an overwhelming amount of carbs and leftovers for tomorrow. Even though our generation gets a reputation for craving a fancy or Instagrammable meal, we also embrace the college student side of us that loves cheap, quality food. What could possibly be more appetizing than a classic American burger loaded with fresh fries on the side, especially at 2 a.m. when all other restaurants are closed?

As students especially, we’re often drawn to small restaurants for this comfortable atmosphere. We want a place to go study without the worry of getting rushed out the door. It’s about finding the perfect spot to settle in for our long list of homework stretching ahead.

One of St. Joe's students’ favorite small diners, Llanerch is reopening soon after renovations. Famous for its cameo in the movie “Silver Linings Playbook,” Llanerch Diner is a cozy place for students who need their fill of pancakes or a homey meal 24/7. It’s the simplicity of local places like this that we love.

Of course, there are other classic, small

Graphics by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

restaurants around St. Joe’s that define part of our experience as students in Philadelphia.

We couldn’t imagine a campus without Landmark Americana restaurant right next door for quizzo amd 50 cent wings on Tuesdays.

We also have Larry’s Steaks for our late-night cheesesteak cravings.

These small tastes of local culture offer a unique touch to the busy city streets and late nights at college. They’re places to escape for a moment with friends from the stresses of campus and school.

As students, most of whom live on campus and away from their hometowns, these small businesses and restaurants around our campus help us recreate a feeling of home here at school. Our campus sits in between several communities, each with a distinct culture, history and heritage. Our campus is divided over Philadelphia and Montgomery counties by City Avenue, but that alone doesn’t begin to express the diversity between the areas we live in at St. Joe’s.

The communities on the Main Line simultaneously offer thriving historical districts and health-conscious #MillennialBait coffee shops and lunch spots, many of which are small businesses. The Llanerch Diner sits in Upper Darby, a working-class town in Delaware Country with a rich history of immigrants who settled in the town in the late 1600s.

The sprawling sections of Philadelphia each teem with business districts whose storefronts are filled by small-businesses owned by residents, even amidst the growing presence of chains and big business. Some of the neighborhoods closest to us, including Manayunk, Fairmount and Overbrook have found a special place in the hearts of the students here at St. Joe’s.

The small businesses in each of these neighborhoods help make-up the rich fabric of the culture here in the Philadelphia area, and patronizing the businesses in the areas around campus is one way we can become more connected to the communities. Communities can thrive when their small and

locally-owned businesses thrive. Spending our money at local businesses keeps profit local and encourages further investment by local business owners. By choosing to support these businesses over chains, we can help keep economic growth centered around the residents of the neighborhoods we live in and reverse the takeover by multinational corporations occurring in so many corners of the country.

In a more formal way, St. Joe’s helps contribute to small businesses and the local economy through The Initiative for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, a program that offers education, networking and other opportunities to families who own a business and who apply to the program. At a school with such a prominent business school, this program is a recognition of both the importance of small and family-owned business in our economy, but also the unique challenges that families can face in keeping their businesses afloat.

It’s important to support local businesses around St. Joe’s, because we recognize the mutual benefits. These restaurants we all have come to love provide a place for students to explore Philadelphia localities and culture. At the same time, our campus helps support the local businesses around us.

Keep exploring our area and its vast business community. In doing so, we’ll encourage even more local investment in the area’s economy and connect with the community. If we get a good meal and a thoughtful conversation with a fellow community member, then it’s a win-win.

– The Hawk Staff

The Hawk welcomes Letters to the Editor, typically no more than 300 words. They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Thanks to Marissa Purnell '18 and The Hawk for the Oct. 25 story on Boo Crew (the event that welcomes elementary school children from Philadelphia-area schools to trick-or-treat on our campus for Halloween).

After further consultation with Human Resources, we have been able to design the

event consistent with the requirements of the Minors on Campus policy at St. Joe's.

We will plan to hold it on campus in October 2018. For this year, we have supported Halloween events at a few of our community partner schools.

We would like to thank our school's communities for their continued partnership with St. Joe's Weekly Service and Campus

Ministry, and we would like to thank our St. Joe's student volunteers who have participated in Boo Crew over the years. If anyone would like to help plan next year's Boo Crew, please contact me in Campus Ministry.

—Beth Ford McNamee Assistant director of Campus Ministry Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.

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It's on us

Sexual misconduct exposed in Hollywood, but rampant everywhere VICTORIA TRALIES '18

Social Media Manager

In 2016, three students were sexually assaulted on St. Joe's campus, according to the Annual Security Report that was carried out as a part of the Clery Act. That number is three too many.

Sexual assault and misconduct are poisons pervasive in our communities, infecting us with toxic rape culture and effectively contaminating the fabric of society. Statistics show that on college campuses women are disproportionately targeted: “23.1 percent of females and 5.4 percent of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation,” according to Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). And this statistic covers only sexual assault. For the three students listed in the Clery Act report, more may have chosen not to come forward in fear of reliving their traumatic experiences, coping with survivor guilt or fear of their assailants.

College-age women often live under the male gaze and feel pressured to "measure up": some dress scantily-clad, go out on weekend nights, drink with boys and hook up. If women stray from the letter of this law, they may be considered prude or virginal. If they follow it too closely, they risk slut-shaming; in the worst case scenario, those who are sexually assaulted are blamed for their predators’ crimes because of what they were or how they acted. On the other side, male students are often expected to drink excessively, "man

up," and sexually score, an issue often hidden always leaving parties and events with a in darkness. As of Oct. 19, over 50 womwoman on their arm. But women consisen shared sexual misconduct allegations tently suffer more from these expectations against Weinstein, as CNN reported. In and their downfalls.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s testimony on WeinAs a third-year Resident Assistant stein, she divulged that: “‘I was a kid, I was (RA), former editor for The Hawk and signed up, I was petrified [of Weinstein].’” second year Writing Center tutor, I’ve Paltrow was only 22 years old at the time. encountered a multitude of students and As a senior graduating this spring and 21 their stories both on and off campus that years old, I cannot help but reflect these societal patterns and destructhink of the male-dominattive “norms.” ed professional As an RA circles I’ll be especially, entering and it’s difficult how exposed to watch I too will feel theories in whichever and statistics field I choose to from summer pursue.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20. training play out in And, in generreal time in students’ lives. The al, the world is run by job itself shows you more than surface men. In Hollywood, women account for level fun and college antics; it shows you 19 percent of Hollywood producers and rawness and truth up-close, like the recent only 4 percent of directors of the top 100 #MeToo movement. The numbers don’t grossing films in 2016. The power dynamic lie; for potential predators and assailants, is evident in the numbers alone. college hookup culture is the gateway As is usually the case with abuse, there drug to harder narcotics. #MeToo reveals are the perpetrators and then there are how numb society has become to sexual the bystanders—onlookers who turn away. misconduct.

Famous director Quentin Tarantino was In lieu of sexual misconduct allegaone of these bystanders. In a Boston Globe tions against Harvey Weinstein, the social article covering Tarantino's recent remarks, media campaign, originated in 2006 and Jodi Kantor writes, “Though he [Tarantino] propelled by actress Alyssa Milano on continued to hear alarming stories over the Twitter, has taken off, shedding light on years, he proceeded to make film after film

with Weinstein, his greatest champion—a decision he now regrets.” But in a country where sexual assault occurs every 98 seconds, regret is simply not enough.

Doing nothing as a bystander breeds tolerance for the exploitation of women and male ownership of their bodies.

Consequently, women feel forced to hide in the shadows and suffer in silence, fearful of losing their careers and reputations.

They grieve quietly while often men face no charges. Tarantino’s regret reveals how rape culture, and the patriarchal values that fuel it, are embedded in our communities, like Hawk Hill and, eventually, our workplaces.

Rape culture is the hand of a strange man that lingers on her waist at the bar; it is the chirp of a male driver that catcalls an unknown woman’s body across City Avenue; it is the drunk boy who grumbles as he leaves the party alone; it is the Tinder boy that tells his match she looks like the girl he roofied last night; it is the man that feels entitled to say her haircut makes her look like a dyke. For some, it is the man who does not ask her permission as he pushes against her; it is the partner who sends 50 text messages and asks "where are you?" every day and every hour; it is the silent screams of survivors as their assaulters walk free. At the end of the day, we are all affected.

Even if you don’t believe that, believe this: when one of us is assaulted, we all are.

It’s time to start acting like it.

A scented revolution

New soap dispensers come to campus ANN MARIE MALONEY '18

Assistant Opinions Editor

A magical thing has started over the last few weeks on St. Joe’s campus: we’re getting new soap dispensers. These dispensers have been popping up in most buildings on campus including Barbelin Hall, Post Hall and Campion Student Center. Much to the joy of this writer, they’ve even reached the bathrooms in Simpson Hall, the home of the The Hawk’s office. A few noteworthy stragglers in adapting this new technology include some of the bathrooms in Hagan Arena, Merion Hall and some freshman dorms, a tragedy for our newest class of

Hawks. What’s so special about the new soap dispensers? Let me count the ways.

The new dispensers are not automatic. I know this may seem like a drawback, but it’s not. Automatic soap dispensers are absolutely unnecessary. I’m speaking here as a germaphobe and, consequently, as a big fan of some automated technology in bacteriaand virus-infested bathrooms. Trust me when I say automatic soap dispensers are just an exercise in satiating the fears of our increasingly germaphobic society.

At least part of the reason bathroom

New soap dispensers are infiltrating restrooms across campus (Photo by Ann Marie Maloney '18).

accessories have been automated in recent decades is to prevent skin contact with the most germ-infested areas in public restrooms. But here’s the thing: after I use a soap dispenser, I immediately wash my hands of the germs I may have just acquired. How, then, do automatic soap dispensers really contribute to preventing the spread of germs? It’s simple: they don’t.

Automatic hand dryers, I understand.

No one wants to dirty their hands on the handle of a paper towel dispenser or the manual hand dryer immediately after washing their hands. But automatic soap dispensers? They’re a redundancy serving simply to pay lip service to our illusions of cleanliness. As someone who washes their hands upwards of 15 times a day, if I can recognize the futility of automatic soap dispensers, so can you.

Of course, the best solution to this debate between automatic and manual bathroom accessories is that people could get better at washing their hands. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend using any temperature water to wet your hands and then use soap to create a lather and scrub your hands for about 20 seconds.

“Lathering and scrubbing hands creates friction, which helps lift dirt, grease, and microbes from skin,” according to the CDC. Perhaps more importantly, the new soap dispensers are currently stocked with scented soap. I have suffered for three, going on four years at this school, constantly

agonizing over the unscented soaps which filled our old soap dispensers.

The question constantly plagued me: why would anyone ever choose unscented soap over scented soap? I understand large organizations may often choose unscented soap, because some people are allergic to fragrances. I understand that personally without these allergies I’m speaking from point of privilege, but to me the costs of scented soaps will outweigh the benefits.

There’s something so inherently satisfying about washing your hands and then having them smell better, perhaps of lavender or clean rain. I understand the scent is added for precisely the same reason automatic soap dispensers rose to prominence in the first place, simply to make us feel cleaner, but scented soap is something I am not willing to sacrifice.

As of yet, students have not been informed as to why St. Joe’s has chosen to update its soap dispensers. Maybe all of the former, or maybe all the Kimberly Clark automatic soap dispensers just broke at once.

Those of us who use the women’s restroom on the first floor of Merion Hall know at least some of these old soap dispensers had recently stopped functioning. Maybe the new EcoLab manual soap dispensers are part of James Maguire’s '58 $50 million gift.

Regardless, I, for one, am overjoyed at this wonderful step forward for our university.

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The threat to coffee

The negative effects of climate change JEFF ANTOSH '21 Special to The Hawk All too often, college is a place where students push their ability to function properly while running on a few hours of sleep. There are midterms, papers and other homework to accomplish all while balancing the plethora of clubs and other demands. This hectic life of planning out your week and giving yourself only a certain amount of time to accomplish it all inhibits the amount of sleep you obtain.

What is the source that allows students to avoid falling asleep at their desk while they accomplish the tasks they desperately need to complete? Coffee.

Coffee is the gold mine of students seeking the pep in the step they need. However, what if the coffee mine has run dry?

Imagine this. It’s 1849 and you hear the news that gold has been struck in California. This is your chance to make something of your life. You live in Philadelphia, Pa., so you start saving your money to travel to California. You learn how to mine in order to get to California to strike this gold. You buy all of the materials needed to mine and you finally make your trek to California. You get there and your life is halted, because you learn this gold James Marshall discovered has run dry. All your funding has gone down the drain and you’re stuck.

Now take this situation and replace the idea of gold with coffee. Just as the gold

miners invested everything that they had into finding gold, all of the college savings you have stored away are tied up in these four years. To make the most of your investment, you need to do well in your classes, but to do this you end up running on a few hours of sleep. All you have learned in college is only because coffee pushed you along. Coffee is the equivalent of gold in the eyes of a college student. However, the mine is depleting.

What is the culprit? Climate change.

“Climate change is threatening coffee crops in virtually every major coffee producing region of the world,” according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. This is because coffee adapts to specific temperatures to grow and climate change is driving these conditions askew.

The increased and intense rainfall occurrences that happen in coffee-growing regions is also decreasing the production of coffee beans.

Also, with warmer temperatures invading the coffee-growing regions, the spread of diseases like coffee rust, a fungus that destroys the source of coffee, and the spread of the pest called the “coffee berry borer,” an insect that destroys coffee beans, are causing the production of coffee to decrease in great numbers.

Since this problem is too big for one

College students thrive on coffee, especially the endless amount from Campion Student Center (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

coffee company to fix, it is up to the population of coffee lovers to band together and fight against climate change. Climate change is real and is affecting our lives in more ways than just the glaciers melting.

Among other things, climate change is affecting the price of coffee, since production is becoming limited. Climate change is hitting us right in the comfort of our homes,

making it more difficult to can enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee to start our day.

Although it was impossible to prevent the drying of the gold mines in the 1850s, it is now up to the current population to take the steps necessary to stop climate change and keep the gold mines of coffee, that a majority of students depend on every morning, from drying up.

The negligence epidemic

The opioid crisis is about more than just pharmaceutical companies JOSH BOSTROM '19

Hawk Staff

33,091.

This is the number of people who were killed in 2015 by an opioid overdose. This number includes prescription drugs and the commonly associated street drugs, such as heroin, that addicts often turn to after developing an addiction to prescription pain medication.

Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.

In the period between 1999 and 2015, around 183,000 people overdosed on opioids; however, estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that more than 64,000 people have died between March 2016 and March 2017 alone—an explosive growth which shows that progress is not being made on this issue.

In the United States, there are three main prescription drug distributors: Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson. These companies control about 85 to 90 percent of the drugs going downstream, yet have claimed they had no idea the epidemic was occurring or that they were aiding it. In addition, some leaders have denied that these drugs pose an addiction risk.

People like to blame doctors, drug companies and pharmacies for the opioid epidemic, and the truth is they are all right.

No one actor is solely responsible for the crisis we currently face; however, some are responsible for its continuation.

The CDC has declared the rising death toll of opioid overdoses as an epidemic. It is an issue that should unite the country, as it affects people from all different backgrounds—even President Donald Trump and former President Obama agree that the epidemic is a problem and needs to be addressed. However, in light of a recent joint

report from 60 Minutes and The Washington Post, efforts to combat the epidemic have not only failed to make progress, they have been actively impeded.

The Drug Enforcement Agency, in an effort to counter this flow of pharmaceuticals to corrupt doctors and pharmacies, possessed the ability to freeze shipments deemed suspicious. This power, however, was removed in a piece of legislation titled the “Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act” back in 2016.

While the recent release of this report has brought the epidemic and this specific piece of legislation back into the spotlight, many politicians are acting shocked and outraged by the effects it has had on public health. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) represents an area hit especially hard by the opioid crisis. He even asked “How did that happen?” in a Senate discussion. In reality, however, he and his colleagues raised no objection to this legislation when it was proposed in the House and Senate.

Many have even tried to turn this into a partisan issue, since the bill is being pushed through by Republican representatives Tom Marino (Pa.) and Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), but that argument detracts from the real issue surrounding the entire opioid epidemic—negligence.

It is because of this negligence that we are in this crisis in the first place. Negli-

gence of the pharmaceutical companies to monitor their supply, negligence of corrupt medical establishments in providing drugs to addicts and the negligence of our representatives in passing legislation without properly understanding it.

Former President Obama signed the bill into law, and President Trump recently elected Marino as the drug czar of the United States—an informal name for the person who directs drug policies—and the entirety of Congress allowed this legislation to unanimously pass. This is an issue that crosses the aisle, between the private and public sectors and most importantly continues to get worse, taking countless American lives.

While this report shows that we have taken steps back in fighting the opioid epidemic, hopefully it serves as a wake-up call to those responsible and also to the American public. We need to hold our leaders accountable for their actions. Out of the people who allowed this epidemic to manifest, some had malicious intents while others did not. The only way we are going to fix the crisis we are in is to address this negligence directly. Until we can fix this, we will continue to lose 91 precious American lives every day to opioid overdose, something we cannot allow to continue.

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Mixing it up

The new mixtape from Future and Young Thug ALEX KARPINSKI '20 Hawk Staff Last week, Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug dropped a surprise collaborative mixtape.

While “Super Slimey” boasted an impressive collection of producers, including southside and Mike Will Made It, there is only one word that comes to mind after giving this star studded record a listen: unimpressive.

The project arrived on the heels of a busy year for both artists. In 2017, Future dropped two full-length albums in less than a week. The first, “Future,” can simply be described as mediocre at best. The album displays subpar lyricism, redundant production and a formulaic track structure that illustrates Future’s lack of artistic progression over the years.

His followup, “Hndrxx,” managed to be even worse than its predecessor. Listening to Future’s codeine-laced vocals croon over booming drums makes some of the tracks nearly unlistenable. Future has seemingly failed to come to the conclusion that the auto-tuned gargling he calls singing is almost unbearable to hear.

On the other hand, Young Thug dropped two of the best projects of 2017.

“Beautiful Thugger Girls” is the epitome of why Young Thug is such an innovative and unique artist. On "BTG," he blends beautiful production with melodic vocals and undeniably catchy hooks which captivate the listener.

Thug followed up “BTG” with “Young

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.

Martha,” a four track EP produced solely by Carnage. Although short, “Young Martha” proved to be one of the best and most creative hip-hop projects of 2017.

Going into “Super Slimey,” I knew what to expect from Future. However, I was hoping Young Thug would produce something cutting edge that would make this mixtape interesting. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

This album is like eating a bowl of vanilla pudding. It’s good for the first few spoonfuls, but it gets boring in a hurry.

The production, delivery and flow on this album is similar on many tracks. I ex-

pected that from Future, but this album is clearly Young Thug attempting to sound as commercial as he possibly can, taking little to no risks.

All the tracks leading up to “Patek Water” are forgettable. My major complaint about these tracks, and some of the tracks thereafter, are the hooks, or the lack thereof, as Future and Young Thug are both typically mediocre lyricists. While Thug and Future spit bars such as on the tracks “No Cap” or “Three,” I can only hear so much about money, codeine and other elements of the trap lifestyle that both artists preach,

before I want to stop listening.

Although most of the mixtape was disappointing, there were a few standout songs. “Patek Water” features a great instrumental and the first good hook on the album. Future and Young Thug have solid chemistry on the track, and Offset provides a great guest verse.

Unfortunately, my other two favorite tracks were two of the four solo tracks, which is an indication of the poor chemistry between the two artists. Future's “Feed Me Dope” sounds like it could have come off his most successful project, “Dirty Sprite 2.” Massive drums drive the beat, and the listener is thrown into a spoke filled, codeine fueled haze for a little less than three minutes.

Young Thug’s “Killed Before” is the most memorable song on the mixtape. The track could have easily been part of “Beautiful Thugger Girls.” Young Thug warbles over an incredible guitar instrumental and glistening production from London On Da Track. The hook is infectious and Thug’s vocal delivery is spot on.

Overall, “Super Slimey” is disappointing, with 90 percent of the songs not worth revisiting. In a year where Jay-Z, IDK, Kendrick Lamar, GoldLink, Vince Staples and J.I.D among others dropped exceptional albums, “Super Slimey” is a mediocre blip during an otherwise very successful year for hip-hop.

A better foundation

Going one week without makeup AMBER DENHAM '18 Assistant Copy I used to only feel beautiful with $30 of product painted on my face.

Coming from an all-girls private school, I rarely wore a full face of makeup, let alone brushed my hair. Upon starting college, though, I found myself starting to wear more eyeliner, soon followed by layers of foundation to hide the mountains on my forehead.

Since May 2016, women have been embracing a new look through the #NoMakeup Movement. This movement first gained popularity when singer Alicia Keys wrote an essay for a feminist newsletter, the Lenny Letter, titled “Time to Uncover.” She explained how she had previously used makeup to transform her identity into something she felt would appeal to the entertainment industry. Keys first uncovered her no-makeup look on the season premiere of NBC’s reality TV show “The Voice” in August 2016.

So, what would happen if I tossed my makeup bag to the side and didn’t wear makeup for a week? Would I still feel beautiful? Desired? Comfortable in my own skin?

Bev Cutler, Ph.D., associate director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), explained while self-esteem struggles among college students depend on the individual, it can be heightened in a college setting where students live and attend class-

es together daily. approached me earlier that day about “We can’t claim to know an individual’s being in a video and instead of creating an motives, but we can presume that wearing excuse or rushing back to put on foundamakeup might make a woman feel more at- tion, I ended up feeling beautiful being tractive, sexual and appealing,” she said. filmed with my naked eyes and slightly The first day without blotchy skin. makeup was difficult The rest of the week for me. Despite felt liberating. I could being able to confidently leave sleep in an my apartment extra 20 each mornminutes, I ing and dreaded accomplish leaving my tasks my without the apartlooming ment panic for my of not mornlooking ing “my best” class. interfering I swore with my I could daily life. feel every“Self-worth one, from my influences every friends and proaspect of a person’s fessors to strangers life—how they present staring at my completely themselves and relate to the naked face.

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20. world, how well they accept It wasn’t until the fourth their limitations and how day without makeup I began much they appreciate their to feel a bit more relaxed and comfortable strengths,” Cutler said. with my own natural skin. My roommate While I have not gone more than two

days without makeup since my #NoMakeup experiment, I have realized I wear makeup to only enhance my facial features, not because I hate the way I look. Coming to college from high school heightened the way I viewed myself. I began to figure out who I was as a person and who I wanted to become, wanting to (attempt) to look as organized as possible.

“Going to an all-girls high school made it easy for me to not feel pressured to or to choose not to wear makeup,” said Emily Mullen ’18, a graduate of Merion Mercy High School in Merion Station, another all-girls high school. “I didn't really care that much because I wasn't there to impress anyone or anything, it was just school.”

Since coming to college, Mullen wears a bit more makeup than she did in high school, and her reasoning behind it reflects the message Alicia Keys vocalized.

“I think it's just wanting to look more put together,” Mullen said. “It's just for me.

My makeup routine is very laid back, which is a lot like my personality.”

After going a week without makeup, I began to understand how to accept my natural self, and it doesn’t change who I am. I’m a loud, energetic and passionate woman with acne scars and naked eyes, and I love it.

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Critic's Notebook, Part II

Three more picks from the Philadelphia Film Festival ROSE WELDON '19 Lifestyle Editor Over the weekend, the Philadelphia Film Society concluded its 26th annual film festival. Here are three more films from the festival and why film fans should see them.

“Before Hollywood: Philadelphia and the Invention of the Movies,” United States Directed by: Andrew Ferrett Starring: Carrie Rickey, Blair Sabol, Garrett Brown Synopsis: This documentary explores the figures from Philadelphia who helped to advance the art of filmmaking, offering a deeper look into a city not often associated with moviemaking. This includes Charles Wilson Peale, who created a “moving picture show” with live actors and animated backgrounds for the Founding Fathers in 1787, and Academy Award winner Brown, who invented the first Steadicam and filmed Rocky’s famed run up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps in the early 70s.

Interviewees included Rickey, a former critic for the “Philadelphia Inquirer,” and Sabol, a journalist and daughter of NFL Films founder Ed Sabol.

“Before Hollywood” is made by people who love the photographic arts, and it shines in its best moments. Some of these moments includes seeing the first photograph ever taken in the country (of the now-razed Central High School building in Center City), studio head Siegmund Lubin creating a functional studio in one building, and test footage from Brown’s original

Philadelphia Film Society executive director Andrew Greenblatt, Greater Philadelphia Film Office executive director Sharon Pinkenson and PFS artistic director Michael Lerman on the eve of the festival (Photo by Rose Weldon '19)

Steadicam project. The local pride also comes through on this. I’m a New Yorker, and by the end of it, even I was ready to throw a snowball at Santa Claus.

Maybe not that, but the film’s eagerness and comprehensiveness makes it a worthwhile watch for anyone remotely interested in filmmaking, especially as it relates to the City of Brotherly Love.

“Blade of the Immortal,” Japan Directed by: Takashi Miike Starring: Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sōta Fukushi Synopsis: Based on a manga created by Hiroaki Samura which ran from

1993 to 2012, this action epic follows Manji (Kimura), a warrior granted immortality after killing 100 men responsible for his sister’s death. Fifty years later, 10-year-old Rin (Sugisaki) watches as her father is killed and her mother kidnapped by a rival dojo leader, Anotsu (Fukushi).

A spirit tells her Manji’s whereabouts, and she hires him as a bodyguard. They then travel together throughout Japan seeking to avenge her parents.

Director Miike is one of the more prominent Japanese directors in the last decade, with his most prominent credits being the horror films “Audition” and

“One Missed Call” and the action thriller “Ichi the Killer.” This was my first time seeing one of Miike’s films, and I found it boring (yes, a violent quest for revenge can be boring). The action is exceptional, as expected, but it goes on far too long, and the two-hour project could benefit greatly from cutting 40 minutes. Fans of the manga may enjoy it, but those who prefer lighter fare would be better off skipping this one.

“Souvenir,” France Directed by: Bavo Defurne Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Kévin Azaïs, Johan Leysen Synopsis: Factory worker Liliane (Huppert, recently an Oscar nominee for “Elle”) was formerly Laura, a songstress whose signature tune “Souvenir” launched her to Eurovision in the 70s. Now divorced and obscure, she meets aspiring boxer Jean (Azaïs) at work, and begins a relationship with him. When Jean finds out her identity and encourages her to make a comeback, Liliane is resistant, but secretly longs to sing again.

This is a terrific film, as Huppert is radiant as ever and her chemistry with Azaïs is explosive and free. Additionally, the songs featured, most notably the title song and “Joli Garcon,” are earworms of the highest form, and I found myself humming the latter tune while walking down Chestnut Avenue on Friday. It’s one of the best romances in recent memory, and deserves a watch from anyone with a pulse.

Celebrity spottings in Philadelphia

Singer-songwriter John Legend and comedienne Whoopi Goldberg at Philly Fights Cancer, a fundraiser for University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center on Oct. 28 (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Goldberg with featured performer and "America's Got Talent" finalist Caly Bevier at Philly Fights Cancer (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).

Actor Bruce Willis and director M.Night Shyamalan at an event to commemorate Willis receiving the 2nd Annual Lumiere Award at the Philadelphia Film Festival on Oct. 26 (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Comedienne and mistress of ceremonies Whoopi Goldberg at Philly Fights Cancer (Photo

by Rose Weldon '19).

Lifestyle

Nov. 1, 2017

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Faith in watercolors

Exploring art therapy and transformative prayer KATIE WHITE ’17 Editor Emerita I had my first taste of art meditation while attending 4:16, a Jesuit retreat for upperclassmen St. Joe’s Campus Ministry runs once a semester. While I was there, I was fascinated by clay meditation, an alternative form of prayer that works through the physical act of molding clay to focus thoughts and intentions.

When I learned Campus Minister Jackie Newns also offered a 30-minute guided meditation using watercolor painting, I signed up as soon as I returned to campus.

My first painting session with Newns fell right in middle of my final week of classes, when stress was high, and free time to devote to pleasures like creativity and meditation was at its lowest. All the more reason to give art therapy a try.

I met Newns in her office in Wolfington Hall on a Wednesday afternoon. She led me to a small room on the third floor, a surprisingly sunny space with windows overlooking the central part of campus and a few soft green couches arranged around a coffee table. Though a plaque on the door labeled this room the conference room, nothing about it felt like the right location for anything involving the word “therapy.”

But then again, I was already aware the experience would be unlike traditional therapy in many ways.

Art therapy has long been used as a treatment method for reducing anxiety, fostering self-awareness and reconciling emotional troubles. Often used with patients working through emotional trauma, art therapy can serve as an outlet for those who struggle to verbalize their worries.

While I don’t know much about therapy, I have taken my fair share of art classes before. As fun and relaxing as they were, I tended to be consumed by the pressure to create something beautiful. I saw art as primarily a something to be looked at, and less so as an activity.

“If you take away what’s on the paper,

what is art but movement, emotion, openness?” Newns said when I first inquired about her sessions. It has all the ingredients of traditional therapy without all the structure.

This aspect makes it especially appealing to some students.

“I found out about art meditation from some friends in campus ministry,” said Victoria DiNaro ’17, who has led retreats at St. Joe’s. “We did it once at a 4:16 meeting.

I wanted to give it a try because I thought it would be an exciting new way to find yourself through prayer that I had never experienced before.”

Newns began using art as a meditative practice after being introduced to it during a class in college. She found it to be a good way of centering her thoughts and resetting her mind during times of stress.

Though her take on art therapy as a personalized practice isn’t exactly the same as what’s offered in hospitals and treatment centers, it draws on the same tenets of relaxation and fostering a personal connection with what you create.

After grabbing a glass vase of paints and a few cups of water, we sat cross legged on the carpet in front of large pads of white watercolor paper. Newns asked me about my art experience and how I felt using watercolors. She explained some artists hate the medium because it’s hard to control, but then so is the spirit, she said. The water goes where it goes, and sometimes it’s best to just let things drip.

Newns encouraged me to keep in mind that like any prayer or meditation, the valuable element is the process, not the product.

“Try not to focus on what you put down on the paper, but the action that creates it,” she explained, demonstrating by letting the brush in her hand make free, sweeping strokes through the air.

Newns said she likes to let her hands and the movement of her brush reflect how she’s feeling. Maybe that motion is slow and fluid, or maybe it zig-zags back and forth. It could be soft-handed or forceful. Either way, you don’t need to think too hard or even look at what you’re doing. You just do it.

We chose paints, and once again, I was

Jackie Newns gives her watercolor therapy classes in Wolfington Hall (Photo by Rose Weldon ’19).

The painting that Katie White ’17 created in a session with Jackie Newns (Photo by Katie White ’17).

encouraged not to overthink the process. I selected a few small tubes of teal, green and purple paint and squeezed them onto the pallet as Newns reached for our papers and traced around the base of a glass container with a light pencil.

“It can be hard for some people to look at a blank sheet and feel comfortable jumping right in with the paint,” Newns said.

That’s why she likes to start off with circle in the center of each page as a little bit of structure or a starting point After returning our papers, Newns flicked the music on, and we began. I reached for a small brush first and dipped it into the teal paint. I swirled the brush around in the water before bringing it in a first tentative stroke around the edge of the circle. From there, it all flowed together.

When DiNaro first tried art therapy, she described the feeling of creating something while meditating as both relaxing and invigorating.

“I wasn’t really sure what to expect at first because I hadn’t really tried to use art in a more spiritual way before,” she said.

“But once you get started, I feel like you get in this zone of working and things just start coming together.”

After a half hour, the soothing music from the speakers quieted and our paint brushes slowed to a stop. I looked at what I had made, something resembling an evil eye with tentacles, and wondered what the mass of green and blue swirls could possibly say about me.

Newns asked me to talk through my process, and nodded thoughtfully when I described sweeping the colors in different directions but returning back to the center for something bolder and less watered-down. She noted the amount of white space left on my paper, and said it was powerful to leave so much exposed, especially near the center of the circle. Maybe it isn’t necessary we always keep things so closed-up and covered, she mused.

I was shocked there could be so much to talk about in such a small painting. I found it easier than I expected to talk can-

didly about my emotions.

For people like me who tend to be hesitant about speaking candidly about feelings, it can be comforting to have art as separate element to focus on and direct my thoughts toward during this part of the session. This was also the case for DiNaro.

“You just kinda let the painting speak for itself,” DiNaro said. “Everything you feel is already expressed there on the page, so once it’s done you just have to look at the work and reflect. I always thought that was less scary than having to pull the thoughts from yourself.”

As for how well the sessions work, that seems to depend on how into the meditation one is willing to go, and how open one can be in the discussion afterwards. For some students, the effects are profound.

“It lets you see things within yourself that you might not have thought too much about before,” DiNaro said. “When I went, I was expecting to see a lot of my confusion expressed in the painting, but I ended up [looking at it and] thinking a lot more about growth.”

The same time the following week, we met in Newn’s office to discuss our paintings as well as our lives. Newns wanted to know if I had come to any more answers about some of the things I identified in my painting the week before. I surprised myself by finding so much to say. I talked about the shapes I initially interpreted as chaos possibly reflecting an action of reaching and of growth. Where I was looking to incorporate bolder colors might not be a search for certainty, just conviction.

Looking around Newns’ office, a sanctuary of pastel watercolors, trinkets, and pinned-up poetry, I asked her what she did with all of the paintings she completed.

She said she keeps them all, as she believes it is an important part of honoring herself and the emotional process involved in the painting. But what about the ones she didn’t particularly like?

“This is one of the only things in my life I don’t feel I am critical about,” Newns said. “I think that it’s so important that everyone find something—whether it’s art or anything else—that they can do and believe that it is enough.”

Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20.

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Lifestyle

Nov. 1, 2017

Word Search

One hit wonder edition ROSE WELDON ’19 Lifestyle Editor Solve the clue and find the word in the word search. Parenthesis indicate number of letters in the answer.

1. A 2000 Nu Metal song by Crazy Town (9).

2. Toni Basil’s cheerleader anthem (6) 3. This group originally sang the piano bar staple “Closing Time” (9).

4. The hard-to-follow first single from Canadian rapper/reggae artist Snow (8).

5. A son of the founder of Motown Records, he hit number one with “Somebody’s Watching Me,” featuring Michael Jackson (8).

6. Hair metal in the early 2000s was defined by “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” the biggest hit by British band The ________ (8).

7. While this song is a little gruff, as performed by Shawn Mullins, it still functions as a “_______” (7).

8. Right after the Fugees broke up, member Pras’ biggest solo hit was “Ghetto ________” (8).

9. Named by Billboard as the biggest song of the 70s, “You Light Up My Life” was originally a single by Debby _____, daughter of crooner Pat (5).

10. The sing-along anthem “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” came from Scottish brothers Charlie and Craig Reid, otherwise known as the ___________ (11).

11. Spellcheck-proof dance and rock group Chumbawamba made it to the Billboard Top 10 with this similarly oddly-titled song, also known as “I Get Knocked Down” (11).

12. Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1991, mainly due to his tribute “Walking in _______” (7).

13. With an assist from bassist Bootsy Collins, dance group Deee-Lite made it to number six on the pop charts with the infectious “______ is in the Heart” (6).

14. The Hanson brothers are all grown up now, but back in 1996 they hit it big with the inescapable earworm “______” (6).

15. An often-covered 80s funk song, “Word Up” was initially performed by NYC group _____ (5).

16. In 1977, orchestrator ____ made it to number one with a disco remix of the “Star Wars” theme (yes, really), outselling the original by John Williams (4).

17. British skiffle band Mungo Jerry made the pop charts in 1970 with their debut single and seasonal favorite “In the __________” (10).

18. Sir _______ became one of the first rappers to have a number one pop hit with the infamous “Baby Got Back” (7).

19. Often known for a terrifically bad hairstyle, Liverpool band A Flock of ________ made it to number nine in the U.S. with “I Ran (So Far Away)” (8).

20. While not a one-hit wonder per se, legendary Austrian rapper Falco became the first and only German speaking performer to have a number one pop hit in the U.S., thanks to his best-known song, “Rock Me _______” (7).

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Sports

Nov. 1, 2017

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End of the road

Men's soccer is out of the running for A-10 championships SARAH JOSEPH '20 Hawk Staff The St. Joe's men’s soccer team took on conference opponent, the George Washington University Colonials on Oct. 28, with the game ending in a score of 3-1 in George Washington’s favor.

The Hawks consistently fought for possession, but it was the Colonials who came out stronger during the game, resulting in the Hawks being out of the running for the Atlantic 10 championships.

“I think the score didn’t indicate the competitiveness of the match,” head coach Don D’Ambra said. “We were in the position where we could have won that match but we kind of let it slip away.”

St. Joe’s started off the game slowly compared to George Washington, but freshmen David Grana, Ritchie Barry and Daniel Morales helped to get the ball where it needed to go, preventing the Colonials from keeping too much possession.

During the first half, the Hawks were given a penalty, leading to a George Washington attempt on goal. Hawks’ senior goalkeeper Greg O’Connell blocked the shot, but the ball remained in play until the defense successfully came in to swipe the ball away from the opposition.

“Well they [St. Joe’s] knew this was a must win, so they came in,” D’Ambra said.

“I just said you got to set the tone and the environment, and they did. They went out, embraced the moment and the importance of the game, but there was a lack of execution and a couple of silly goals."

George Washington was able to score in the 19th minute off of a corner kick, giving them the 1-0 lead. St. Joe’s would later tie up the game, with freshman Alvin Dahn directing the ball toward the net, only to have a Colonial defender slide in and put the ball in his own goal, bringing the score to 1-1.

“I saw that the goalie was going to the other side, so I placed the ball towards the center,” Dahn said. “I thought it was in, but fortunately it made it in anyways.”

During the second half of the game, George Washington put two more goals in the back of the net. One goal occurred in the 71st minute when the Colonials were able to rebound their own shot. The other came in the 86th minute to put George Washington comfortably ahead of St. Joe’s with only four minutes left to play.

During the second half, play was noticeably more aggressive for both teams.

The Hawks were awarded free kicks this half, but no one could finish their shot, ending the game with a final score of 3-1 and a Hawk loss.

Throughout the game, there were three corner kicks given to each team, and in total, O’Connell made four saves while the Colonials’ goalkeeper made five. Both teams each had 15 fouls throughout the game, and three St. Joe’s players were issued yellow cards.

“There was a lot of little fouls that could have changed the momentum of the game, but I don’t think the referees were the outcome of the game,” D’Ambra said.

The game marked the last game on Sweeney Field for the Hawks this season, and the last ever for the seniors. Their performance was impressive, but it was not enough to pull out a win against George Washington.

Despite this, D’Ambra was especially impressed with performances by senior Ben Zambetti, junior Eddie McCusker and Morales in the backline, freshman Aidan Watkins in the middle and senior Isaac Agyapong on offense.

St. Joe’s men’s soccer will play Saint Louis University on Nov. 1, which will bring their season to a close. The loss to George

Washington confirmed that the team will not make an appearance in the conference playoffs.

“We are still going to go for a win,” Dahn said of the team’s upcoming and final match. “We have a couple of seniors, so we wanted them to end on a good note.”

Freshman Ritchie Barry takes the ball downfield against Central Connecticut University on Sept. 30 (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

Women's soccer wins first round of A-10's The seventh-seeded St. Joe's women's soccer team upset second-seeded Saint Louis University in the first round of the A-10 championships in a 1-0 win.

Junior Michaela Finneyfrock scored what proved to be the game-winning goal.

QUARTERFINALS

SEMIFINALS

Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 28-29

FINALS

Friday, Nov. 3

Sunday, Nov. 5

#1 La Salle University (14-3-2/0-0-1) #1 La Salle University

MATCH 1 | OCT. 28 - 1 PM

#8 University of Dayton (9-8-2/4-4-2) #4 Duquesne University (10-5-3/6-3-1) MATCH 2 | OCT. 28 - 1 PM

MATCH 5 | 2 PM

#4 Duquesne University

#5 George Washington University (10-4-4/5-2-3) #2 Saint Louis University (15-2-2/7-2-1) MATCH 3 | OCT. 28 - 8 PM

MATCH 7 | 12 PM

A-10 CHAMPION

#7 Saint Joseph’s University

#7 Saint Joseph’s University (10-5-3/5-3-2)

MATCH 6 | 4:30 PM #3 George Mason University (9-8-2/6-2-2) MATCH 1 | OCT. 29 - 1 PM

#6 Virginia Commonwealth University

#6 Virginia Commonwealth University (9-5-3/5-3-2) Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.

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Fighting to the finish

Men's and women's cross country compete in A-10 championships DREW RHOADES '20 Hawk Staff The St. Joe's men’s and women’s cross country teams took part in the Atlantic 10 Championships on Oct. 29. The men finished second overall in a field of 14 behind Dayton University, who finished with 66 points. The women finished 10th in a field of 14 teams.

For the men, graduate student Dan Savage continued his succesful season, reeling in a seventh place finish with a time of 25:28.6 in a race where a total of 117 runners competed. Savage won all A-10 conference honors along with sophomore Zach Michon, who finished 15th with a time of 25:47.8.

Senior Collin Crilly completed the race in 25:55.9, good for 18th place, while junior Shawn Hutchison finished 20th with a time of 25:58.6. The men’s fifth runner was senior David Dorsey, who ran in a time of 26:09.3 and placed 24th.

“It was fantastic,” men’s head coach Mike Glavin said of the men’s performance. “We were ranked sixth going in.

Ratings wise, you had Dayton in front of us, George Washington, George Mason, Duquesne and St. Louis.We had some ideas of what might work and what might

not and they just executed.”

Glavin noted that the performance was about the best the team ran all year, and Savage was also pleased with the results.

“We were really happy about the outcome today,” Savage said. “Shawn Hutchinson stepped up. He always planned to be up in that top five that we always hoped. Things weren’t working out throughout the season, but today, he really stepped up.”

Due to the favorable results of this race, Savage is optimistic about the upcoming NCAA Mid-Atlantic Championships.

“Top seven is probably our overall goal,” Savage said. “There’s some good teams this year and we’re just gonna try and compete. I know Nova [Villanova University] is not what they usually are, so maybe we could try and take a shot at them; that would be awesome.”

For the women, senior Cassidy Weimer led the way with a 32nd place finish in 18:53.8. Junior Elaine Estes came in 40th, with a time of 19:00.0, setting a new personal record. Junior Lucy Harmon finished with a time of 19:15.4 for 52nd place, while junior Lindsey Oremus crossed the finish

line in 55th place at 19:20.4.

“It was not what we expected,” women’s head coach Melody O’Reilly said. “I think we had set our sights on finishing somewhere around fifth place, and we just had a bad day.

It happens some days. Even in that bad day, we can have some positive glimmers.”

Despite the team not finishing where they had hoped, O’Reilly was impressed with the performances of Harmon and Estes.

“I think for Lucy Harmon, she ran a gutsy race,” O’Reilly said. “She just went out too hard and really lost most of her places over the last 800 meters of the race, which was really tough. Elaine Estes also had a great race. She ran a PR [personal record] and looked very strong and confident throughout."

Freshman Abigail Silva also proved herself in her first A-10 championship race.

“I thought Abigail Silva, our only freshman that was there, did really really well,” O’Reilly said. “I thought she kept her cool and she ran a tough race.”

In terms of rebounding, O’Reilly is focusing on keeping this race in the past.

“We just have to put it behind us and move on, and we have go forward into the

Mid-Atlantic Regional meet with a positive attitude and really run like the team we are,” O’Reilly said.

Both teams will travel to Bethlehem, Pa. for the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships on Nov. 10.

Graphic by Luke Malanga '20.

Lunardi moves into new role at St. Joe’s Famed alumnus joins university Athletic Department MAX ROSENFELD '20 Special to The Hawk In a move that brings him full circle from his days as a student, Joseph Lunardi ’82 is returning to the Athletics Department at St. Joe's as the Director of Marketing and Broadcast Services.

Lunardi will work closely with both the men’s and women’s basketball teams in the new role. Previously, Lunardi served as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications for the university.

“I was the university’s lead communications person and spokesman for 30 years,” Lunardi said. "It was definitely time to pass the baton and get more modern skillsets, from a marketing point of view, for the younger students.”

In the new role, Lunardi aims to bring an improved fan experience and excitement to Hagan Arena, something he feels has been missing in recent years, despite some successful Hawks teams. Lunardi will provide creativity in the role, and is focused on coming up with new ideas to make basketball games even more enjoyable for students and alumni.

“Obviously my affinity for athletics, and men’s and women’s basketball, and the Hawks is natural in this role, with an emphasis on enhancing the fan experience and bringing the buzz back to Hagan,” Lunardi said.

Although this is a new job for Lunardi, he is certainly no stranger to the St. Joe’s sports scene. Lunardi has attended a stagger-

ing 1,039 St. Joe’s basketball games in his life, which is a true sign of pride and devotion.

As a student, Lunardi was the lead reporter for St. Joe’s men’s basketball during his freshman and sophomore years. By his junior year, he was Editor in Chief of The Hawk.

Don DiJulia ’67, wo served as vice president of athletics and athletic director, remembers Lunardi’s days as a student fondly.

“Even then, Joe was a special person,” DiJulia said. “Very talented as a writer and with his knowledge of sports, and now with being a broadcaster and TV personality, I’m not surprised.”

Lunardi comes from a long line of Hawks. His father and two older brothers all attended what was then Saint Joseph’s College, and his mother worked for the university in the president’s and dean’s offices.

“He was born to be a Hawk,” DiJulia said.

Lunardi will additionally continue to serve as the color analyst for radio broadcasts on the varsity men’s basketball games, a job he has proudly held for 25 years.

“I always joke that I’d like my ashes scattered at center court,” Lunardi said.

“Now, having been fortunate enough to be one of the broadcasters for basketball, when I close my eyes I see myself at the radio table and pretty much know where everyone sits.”

Lunardi has also made a living as a men’s college basketball analyst for ESPN, specializing in predicting which teams will

make the NCAA tournament, a science commonly known as “Bracketology.”

Lunardi said he honed this skill in the mid-90s, when DiJulia suggested they pretend to be the selection committee that chooses who enters the tournament. Since then, Lunardi has made a habit of correctly predicting the tournament field, properly guessing at least 65 of the 68 teams in the tournament each year since 2011.

“The few weekends of the year I’m up there it’s cool to be able to walk the halls because there’s not really a St. Joe’s presence,” Lunardi said of ESPN. “Some of the elder statesmen over there like to call me ‘Little Hawk’.”

Lunardi credits his success to the university, and it’s why those around him feel strongly that he will continue to flourish moving forward.

“He is the ‘Hawkest’ Hawk,” said Randall Miller, Ph.D, professor of history. “He loves this place. He bleeds this place. Joe knows just how to convey the specialness of Saint Joseph’s.”

Miller taught Lunardi as a student and said that he is one of the most well-rounded individuals he has ever met. According to Miller, there is no doubt Lunardi will thrive.

“I am more than confident in him,” Miller said. “He will be, as he is now, a star.”

And while Lunardi certainly appreciates the academic opportunities that St. Joe’s provides, they're not what sticks out to

Lunardi will join the St. Joe's Athletic Department (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

him the most.

“Certainly lifelong friendships,” Lunardi said when asked about what he remembers most about his experience at St. Joe's. “I should mention at this point I met my wife here. Just like we tell the current students- this is not really a four year kind of thing but something that lasts a lifetime.”

As advice to current and future Hawks, Lunardi encouraged participation above all.

“Sounds like a cliche, but I’d say to get involved and don’t be a spectator,” Lunardi said. “If you’re on the sidelines then you’re not getting the most out of the experience.”

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Winter on the way

Tennis finishes out fall season with successful showing ALEX KARPINSKI '20 Hawk Staff The St. Joe's women’s tennis team traveled to Newark, N.J. on Oct. 28 to take part in the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Invitational. St. Joe’s had a very impressive showing, winning the majority of their singles and doubles matches. The Hawks competed with Sacred Heart University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Fairfield University in what was the team’s final tune up match before the season officially begins on Feb. 2.

After observing the team’s progression over the past two months, head coach Ian Crookenden was very happy with the outcome of the weekend.

“I was very pleased with the results,” Crookenden said. “Primarily because they are all comparable schools to us, they all have solid programs, somewhat supported by scholarships, but not fully.”

St. Joe’s also showed a noticeable improvement in their doubles play, which has been a point of emphasis throughout the season.

“The most important thing that I was pleased with was with our doubles,” Crookenden said. “Freshman Amanda Nava and junior Isis Gill-Reid, our number one doubles team, won all three of their matches.

Senior Maureen Devlin and junior Laura Gomez, at number two doubles, went 2-1.

Sophomore Katherine Devlin and freshman Iswarya Vel also went 2-1, so overall our doubles was seven wins and two losses, which is a great percentage.”

Crookenden attributes his team’s new-

found doubles success to an increased focus on doubles within practice and the team being more comfortable with their partners.

“We’ve got combinations that have been working together and I think everybody is pretty comfortable with their partner now,” Crookenden said. “We’ve just been focusing a lot more on doubles. The team has been playing better basic doubles. They are returning better and holding serve consistently, and that has created our success on the doubles court.”

The Hawks went 10-8 in singles play, highlighted by Nava’s three wins against very high level players.

“Singles was good,” Crookenden said.

“Once again Amanda [Nava] at number one went 3-0. She won all her matches and she’s the cream-of-the-crop. She’s leading the team really well.”

Nava was coming off a great showing at the International Tennis Association (ITA) Regionals, and Crookenden is very confident about how she will match up with number one singles players throughout the Atlantic 10 conference.

“Amanda beat the number one player from Duquesne at the ITA regionals,” Crookenden said. “She lost the first set 5-7, won the second set 6-4 and then won the super breaker against a very solid player from Duquesne who has been their number one player for three years. In the conference she is going to really challenge well.”

Nava’s competitive spirit and game to

back it up will be a challenge for any competition in the A-10.

“I’ve always been known as a fighter,” Nava said. “No matter how far down I am, I usually try my best no matter what the score is, because I always want to win. ” Nava has been playing exceptional tennis since the beginning of the season, but Crookenden knows she has a lot of areas to still improve. These areas include point construction and putting away high balls.

“I’m working a lot on her thinking that an overhead is her point," Crookdenden said. "Because of her stature, people might think that they can go over her, and I want her to learn by her court position and her ability to hit the overhead, that they don’t want to try it.”

The rest of the team also fared well on the singles court. Crookenden noted that he rotated all of his players through the singles matches in order to give the younger members on the team more match experience.

“As a team we went 10-8 in our singles,” Crookenden said. “Remember, that's where we're trying to get everybody to play, it’s not exactly all the time our one through sixth best player. Generally, I kept my one through five and then rotate.”

Crookenden explained the need to continue improving doubles over the next couple of weeks, as well as to continue emphasizing the importance of physical fitness.

“We are going to keep focusing on our doubles, and at this time, we also know

Freshman Amanda Nava returns a volley (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

that we have to maintain our fitness and conditioning,” Crookenden said. “Especially as we jump into the holiday period, it’s going to be up to the players to really be focused and to be able to come back in January, ready and where they are now as far as physical conditioning.”

The Hawks will look to continue their successful fall campaign into next year, squaring off against Saint Francis University on Feb. 2.

Ready to roll

Roller hockey returns to ECRHA JENNIFER ALTONJI '20 Hawk Staff The St. Joe's Roller Hockey club returned to play in the Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association (ECRHA) this month after a one-year absence. Unfortunately, the team posted three tough losses this past weekend.

On Oct. 21, the team traveled to Sewell, N.J. for games against Hofstra University, Drexel University and the University of Delaware. In the first game against Hofstra, St. Joe’s scored first but lost 1-0 in overtime.

Despite a comeback in the third period, they fell to Drexel in the second game. The last game against Delaware was close, with St. Joe’s losing by one goal.

The team is currently 0-5-1 for the regular season in the ECRHA, with one win in an exhibition game.

Last year, the Roller Hockey club moved up to Division I play from Division II, but their top player, Matthew Engle ’17, suffered two fractured legs in a car accident and could no longer play for the season. When the team requested to move back down to DII, they learned that they would have to sacrifice going to playoffs in order to do so. The team decided to withdraw from the

ECRHA altogether. They are back this year as a DII team.

Club president, senior Kevin Dougherty, said the team has a number of new players this year, with four freshmen, one sophomore and one transfer joining.

Dougherty attributes this increase of new players to the team being “a little more proactive before the activities fair and recruiting players.”

Treasurer and senior Robert Jankiewicz said he was initially attracted to roller hockey for its more relaxed nature compared to ice hockey. The team uses lower level weekend games, such as exhibition games, as their practices instead of meeting during the week, which Jankiewicz said is an easier fit for his schedule.

Many of the players on the team have a history in ice hockey but instead decided to play for the roller hockey team in college.

This is a tough transition since there are a few key differences between the sports, with the main one being skating on ground instead of ice.

For Dougherty, another difference is the lower level of violence in roller hockey.

Checking, a staple of ice hockey in which the defender physically obstructs the progress or movement of an opponent, is not allowed in roller hockey.

“I think there is more of a level of respect between the teams in roller hockey than there is in ice hockey, depending on who you play,” Dougherty said.

Much of the success as a team comes from the players’ past experiences in ice hockey, and their ability to work well together.

“It helps us function as a team, because

there’s no animosity between people, we’re all getting along,” Jankiewicz said. “Everyone kind of accepts their role on the team.”

The team dropped two games, one to Syracuse University and one to Statae University of New York Oswego, on the weekend of Oct. 28 at Yellow Breeches Sports Center in New Cumberland, Pa. The Hawks will play next in Feasterville, Pa. when they take on Boston University, Hofstra University, and James Madison University all on Nov. 18.

Senior Kevin Dougherty handles the puck against the University of Delaware (Photo courtesy of Joseph Arzeno '19).

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Sports

Nov. 1, 2017

Lunardi moves into new role at St. Joe’s Famed alumnus joins university Athletic Department MAX ROSENFELD '20 Special to The Hawk In a move that brings him full circle from his days as a student, Joseph Lunardi ’82 is returning to the Athletics Department at St. Joe's as the Director of Marketing and Broadcast Services.

Lunardi will work closely with both the men’s and women’s basketball teams in the new role. Previously, Lunardi served as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications for the university.

“I was the university’s lead communications person and spokesman for 30 years,” Lunardi said. "It was definitely time to pass the baton and get more modern skillsets, from a marketing point of view, for the younger students.”

In the new role, Lunardi aims to bring an improved fan experience and excitement to Hagan Arena, something he feels has been missing in recent years, despite some successful Hawks teams. Lunardi will provide creativity in the role, and is focused on coming up with new ideas to make basketball games even more enjoyable for students and alumni.

“Obviously my affinity for athletics, and men’s and women’s basketball, and the Hawks is natural in this role, with an emphasis on enhancing the fan experience and bringing the buzz back to Hagan,” Lunardi said.

Although this is a new job for Lunardi, he is certainly no stranger to the St. Joe’s sports scene. Lunardi has attended a stagger-

ing 1,039 St. Joe’s basketball games in his life, which is a true sign of pride and devotion.

As a student, Lunardi was the lead reporter for St. Joe’s men’s basketball during his freshman and sophomore years. By his junior year, he was Editor in Chief of The Hawk.

Don DiJulia ’67, wo served as vice president of athletics and athletic director, remembers Lunardi’s days as a student fondly.

“Even then, Joe was a special person,” DiJulia said. “Very talented as a writer and with his knowledge of sports, and now with being a broadcaster and TV personality, I’m not surprised.”

Lunardi comes from a long line of Hawks. His father and two older brothers all attended what was then Saint Joseph’s College, and his mother worked for the university in the president’s and dean’s offices.

“He was born to be a Hawk,” DiJulia said.

Lunardi will additionally continue to serve as the color analyst for radio broadcasts on the varsity men’s basketball games, a job he has proudly held for 25 years.

“I always joke that I’d like my ashes scattered at center court,” Lunardi said.

“Now, having been fortunate enough to be one of the broadcasters for basketball, when I close my eyes I see myself at the radio table and pretty much know where everyone sits.”

Lunardi has also made a living as a men’s college basketball analyst for ESPN, specializing in predicting which teams will

make the NCAA tournament, a science commonly known as “Bracketology.”

Lunardi said he honed this skill in the mid-90s, when DiJulia suggested they pretend to be the selection committee that chooses who enters the tournament. Since then, Lunardi has made a habit of correctly predicting the tournament field, properly guessing at least 65 of the 68 teams in the tournament each year since 2011.

“The few weekends of the year I’m up there it’s cool to be able to walk the halls because there’s not really a St. Joe’s presence,” Lunardi said of ESPN. “Some of the elder statesmen over there like to call me ‘Little Hawk’.”

Lunardi credits his success to the university, and it’s why those around him feel strongly that he will continue to flourish moving forward.

“He is the ‘Hawkest’ Hawk,” said Randall Miller, Ph.D, professor of history. “He loves this place. He bleeds this place. Joe knows just how to convey the specialness of Saint Joseph’s.”

Miller taught Lunardi as a student and said that he is one of the most well-rounded individuals he has ever met. According to Miller, there is no doubt Lunardi will thrive.

“I am more than confident in him,” Miller said. “He will be, as he is now, a star.”

And while Lunardi certainly appreciates the academic opportunities that St. Joe’s provides, they're not what sticks out to

Lunardi will join the St. Joe's Athletic Department (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).

him the most.

“Certainly lifelong friendships,” Lunardi said when asked about what he remembers most about his experience at St. Joe's. “I should mention at this point I met my wife here. Just like we tell the current students- this is not really a four year kind of thing but something that lasts a lifetime.”

As advice to current and future Hawks, Lunardi encouraged participation above all.

“Sounds like a cliche, but I’d say to get involved and don’t be a spectator,” Lunardi said. “If you’re on the sidelines then you’re not getting the most out of the experience.”

Top seed yet again

Field Hockey clinches second straight regular season A-10 title NICK KARPINSKI '21 Hawk Staff The St. Joe's field hockey team celebrated Senior Day by securing their second consecutive Atlantic 10 regular season championship with a 3-0 shutout against Davidson University on Oct. 28.

The Hawks tallied 16 wins over the course of the season, which ties with their regular season record.

Headed into the matchup against Davidson, St. Joe’s moved up two spots in the Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Coaches Poll. This marks their seventh consecutive week as a ranked squad.

Prior to the game, junior Anna Willocks was the team’s leading overall scorer with 38 points on the season. She was also ranked second on the team and third in the league in goals this season with 14. Freshman Quinn Maguire and sophomore Kathrin Bentz followed closely behind with six assists. Sophomore goalkeeper Victoria Kammerinke led all of Division I in save percentage. She also led the A-10 in goals against average.

“They’ve [the team] exceeded my expectations to be honest,” Kammerinke said. “Also, it’s a very new team. We have 10 new freshmen so it’s a long process to get the team together as one. This year was easy. The freshmen stepped up early. They

weren’t afraid of anything. I think that helped a lot to build this team.”

Before play began, the Hawks held their Senior Day ceremony honoring senior Jackalyn Pauling. She was well received by the St. Joe’s home crowd at Ellen Ryan Field. Pauling commented on her last regular season game and highlighted notable memories.

“I feel a little sad,” Pauling said. “Our team has progressed so much in the past four years. It was amazing to be a part of it and I know they’re going to accomplish so much more. One of my favorite memories this season was beating [defending National Champions] Delaware. It was a really great team effort.”

As play began, St. Joe’s and Davidson struggled offensively for a large portion of the half. Both teams couldn’t capitalize off of penalty corners and clean shots in the circle. It wasn’t until the 27 minute mark that sophomore Pepa Serrano assisted Willocks to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead headed into halftime.

“The ball went a little back behind me,” Willocks said. “It was a penalty corner and I remember thinking ‘Get it on goal because you miss one hundred percent of the goals you don’t take.’ I think that’s true for a lot of the goals I’ve scored this season. They haven’t been hit the hardest, but I just put

them on cage. People make mistakes and it goes in sometimes.”

The second half produced two more Hawk goals within a 20 minute span. Serrano assisted Willocks once again to give St. Joe’s a 2-0 lead at the 48 minute mark. This gave Willocks her 16th goal of the season.

Six minutes later, Serrano charged onto the field and secured a goal for herself to notch her second of the season. This secured a 3-0 win for the Hawks, contributing to their 16-3 regular season record and 7-1 A-10 record.

Head coach Lynn Farquhar recognized the team’s overall growth throughout the season.

“This team is a lot of fun,” Farquhar said. “We have so many different personalities and so many different strengths.

Every year I’ve been here has been a new challenge. It’s like putting puzzle pieces together. This year has been so cool to see the tactical side, the skill and the speed really taken to the next level.”

As the number one seed, Hawks players and coaches are ready for the conference championship.

“Our confidence and excitement levels are very high, especially with us as the number one seed,” Kammerinke said. “It is so tight in the conference. Every game is a

fight, so we have to bring our game every single time.”

Despite high stakes imminently approaching, preparation is going to remain the same.

“The prep is exciting and we’re inspired,” Farquhar said. “The work is going to be the same. We know what we need to focus on.”

St. Joe’s travels to Massachusetts for their matchup against the number four seed, The University of Richmond, in the 2017 A-10 Field Hockey Championship on Nov. 3.

Sophomore Pepa Serrano, junior Anna Willocks, and freshman Quinn Maguire celebrate together (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).