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St. Joe’s students advocate to shut down family immigration center SEE PG. 3

Samantha Kominiarek ’19 stands in front of the Berks County Residental Center holding a poster created by Veronika Nemeth ’21. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

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St. Joe’s students hold signs spelling “Familia” during the vigil.

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“thank u, next”: finding confidence in yourself

LIFESTYLE

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Exploring the door-holding culture on campus

SPORTS

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Basketball players spread messages on shoes

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Fewer pick times for spring class registration Recent registration cycle serves as “test case”

ALEX MARK ’20 News Editor More students were able to register simultaneously for spring 2019 classes this semester as a result of IT updates designed to keep the server from crashing.

Interim Registrar Gerard Donahue said administrators in the St. Joe’s Office of Information Technology informed him earlier this semester that they had made changes to the system that doubled the amount of students able to register at once.

In previous years, students were assigned to one of five time slots on their class’ registration day: 7 a.m., which was reserved for students with priority status, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

As a result of server improvements, this year, only three time slots were available: 9 a.m. for priority registration, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Students who registered at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. last spring were assigned to the 1 p.m. slot this fall. Likewise,

students who registered at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. last registration cycle were given the 11 a.m. slot this year.

Moving the 7 a.m. time slot to 9 a.m. enabled more staff to be on hand in case of a system emergency, Donahue said.

“Starting at 9 a.m., we didn’t have to bring staff personnel in early,” Donahue said. “And that’s not just our office. There’s advising offices all over campus as well as folks in the ground floor of Bellarmine who are always around for registration too.”

Donahue said he did not think the 3 p.m. slot would be missed.

“Let’s be honest,” Donahue said. “Nobody wants to register at 3 p.m.”

But that was not the case for Interdisciplinary Health Services (IHS) major Sarah Lathrop ’19, who was assigned to the 1 p.m. time slot this semester. She said the removal of the 3 p.m. pick time made her registration experience more difficult.

“Having no one registering at the time later than me, because I had the 1 p.m.

pick time, kind of made everything hectic,” Lathrop said. “So it was literally the last batch of seniors all picking together.”

Lathrop said registration has always been difficult for her because of her major.

“A lot of people take [IHS classes] as elective classes, so you’re not only competing with your major for classes, you’re competing with a lot of non-majors,” Lathrop said.

Donahue said he hopes that future registration cycles will allow larger groups of students to register together, eventually narrowing it down to one group per class plus a separate time for priority registration.

“Basically, we would like to see all the students be able to register at the same time,” Donahue said. “Seniors, go. Juniors, go.

Sophomores, go. That would be the ideal.”

Students who have priority status include Division I athletes, honors students, service learning leaders and ROTC cadets, and others, with some groups changing from year to year, Donahue said.

Claire Potosky ’20, who is currently

studying abroad in Rome, Italy, said her registration experience this semester was “surprisingly stressful” despite her priority status as an honors student.

In addition to working around the time zone difference, Potosky said she was not able to get into the only honors class that would fit into her schedule because she was not aware it was a continuation of a class that she wasn’t able to take while studying abroad.

“I’m just hoping to get an honors class so that I can stay in the program and continue to have priority status,” Potosky said in an email to The Hawk.

This semester’s registration served as a test cycle, Donahue said.

“Going forward, like we’ve alluded to here, we’d like to see there just be a priority group and then everyone else within each class,” Donahue said. “That would be the fairest way. And from managing and setting all this up, it would make it a lot more streamlined as well.”

ELECTION 2018 What the 2018 midterm results mean for St. Joe's ANA FAGUY ’19 Editor in Chief Over 49 percent of registered voters in the U.S. went to the polls on Nov. 6 to vote in the 2018 Midterm Elections. In Pennsylvania, voter turnout was slightly higher with 57 percent of registered voters.

This was the first election since Pennsylvania redistricted, and some seats flipped.

Of the 18 congressional seats Pennsylvania has in the United States Congress, half of them are now held by Democrats and half by Republicans.

Four congressional seats that were held by Republicans are now held by Democrats and one seat that was held by a Democrat flipped and now is held by a Republican.

Both Pa. Senate District 7 (Philadelphia Campus) and Pa. Senate District 17 (Merion Campus) will be up for re-election in 2020.

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St. Joe’s students advocate to shut down family immigration center ANA FAGUY ’19 Editor in Chief About 100 people participated in a vigil at a local detention center which detains undocumented immigrant families, to speak out against family separation and advocate for shutting down the center.

Sixteen students from St. Joe’s, as well as students from Villanova University, Cabrini College and La Salle University, attended the vigil on Nov. 11 at the Berks County Residential Center.

Since 2016, Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness and Shut Down Berks Coalition have hosted monthly vigils outside of the center. This was the first time St. Joe’s students participated in one of those vigils.

The group of St. Joe’s participants was organized by members of the SJU Refugee and Immigrant Working Group. The planning committee has five staff and faculty members, all of whom attended.

“I honestly had no idea there was a detention center an hour away from campus, and when I heard about this, it angered me,” Jamie Deni ’20 said. “As a Jesuit university, we recognize that we should care for each whole person and I think that’s the really big reason our university and students should take action.”

The Berks County Residential Center, often referred to as the Berks County Detention Center, has been operating in Lessport, Pennsylvania, since 2001. It was the first residential center to open in the country and since its establishment, two more centers were opened in Texas. The Berks County Residential Center is operated through a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“Not many Pennsylvanians know that the center still exists, and it basically is in our backyard, and that Pennsylvanians are basically complicit in helping these families be detained when they are just trying to come here for a better life,” said John Michael Cotignola-Pickens, one of the liaisons for the vigil. “They are coming here for a better life and we then detain them.”

The vigil began with a prayer and continued with different calls for action from

The Berks County Residental Center. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

A man holds a sign at the vigil reading: "Families belong together and free."

participants and organizers, including songs and testimonials, all of which were said in both English and Spanish.

Julian Zuzarte ’18 was in town for the weekend and decided to attend the vigil.

He was one of the participants who spoke in Spanish.

“Mission accomplished would be to have the Berks center shut down,” Zuzarte said. “I hope we gain more support, campus-wide and city-wide.”

Organizers recommended participants call their legislators and the governor’s office and ask for the center to be

shut down.

One of the reasons participants want the center shut down is because of reports of mistreatment within the center. One example, according to Berks County court documents, in 2016, a 19-year-old detained woman was sexually assaulted by an employee at the Berks County Residential Center.

Tonya Wenger ’95, one of the organizers of the vigil, brought the group together at the end of the event to issue a call to action, asking people to call Gov. Tom Wolf and request an emergency removal order to have the center shut down.

“It’s important to be educated and give support to the families,” Wenger said. “Knowing there’s a presence of people who care about them and support them in their effort to get safety, get help and live their life.”

Organizers also spent 15 minutes answering questions from participants in an effort to engage and inform people about next steps.

“It may not look like a prison, and it’s called the Berks County Residential Center, but I want everyone to leave knowing that these families aren’t free and that they need to be free,” Cotignola-Pickens said.

Food insecurity a reality for some St. Joe’s students ERIN BREEN ’19 Copy Chief Nearly one-third of St. Joe’s students who participated in the Campus Climate Study released in October expressed difficulty affording food.

“This has been on our radar since the summer, and we've been looking into this ever since,” said Jason D’Antonio ’19, University Student Senate president. “I've seen a rise in concern about the matter from campus leaders across the nation, and many senators have talked about this in their platforms too.”

Feeding America, a national network of nonprofit food banks, reports that almost half of its 46.5 million clients in college have to choose between expenses like tuition, books, rent and food. About one fifth of this population has had to make these kinds of choices for at least a year.

Low food insecurity is common among college students, who might reduce their variety of foods, consume a low diet quality, or go hungry in order to pay bills, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which defines food insecurity as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.”

Students at St. Joe’s who are food inse-

cure currently have scant institutional options to turn to for assistance.

Elizabeth Rihl Lewinsky, director of financial services and compliance in Financial Aid, said her office is limited in how it can help students.

“Certainly, in the case of an off-campus student who wants to purchase a meal plan and may want to borrow an additional loan to do so, we can adjust their annual cost of attendance to allow this and will assist them through the process of applying for the loan,” Lewinsky said.

Becki Scola, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, conducts research on the topic of food insecurity in Philadelphia, so she was not surprised when the Campus Climate Study revealed food insecurity as an issue for students.

“There is a substantial and growing area of research that clearly documents the rising rate of food insecurity among college students,” Scola said. “The results of our Climate Study suggest that our students are no different from other college students across the nation.”

In a political science class titled Politics of Food and Anti-Hunger that Scola is teaching this semester, students were given a weeklong simulation where they were only allowed to spend $5 a day on food.

“The exercise was only for a week which

was hard enough,” Lucia Casaleno ’19 said.

“I couldn’t imagine doing it constantly but that’s the reality.”

Casaleno, a food marketing major, said she hopes to apply the lessons from the class in her career. One of those lessons is how many college students are food insecure, including St. Joe’s students.

“As far as it being a reality for SJU students, college students being food insecure is one of the most masked groups of people who are struggling,” Casaleno said.

Associate Dean of Humanities Shawn Krahmer, Ph.D., who on Oct. 11 attended a forum on the results of the Campus Climate Study, said hearing that St. Joe’s students struggled with food insecurity came as a surprise. But Krahmer said based on her preliminary research, the university should be able to put something in place to help these students.

“It did seem that it would be relatively easy to set up a food pantry somewhere on campus,” Krahmer said. “Or to collect donations towards providing Hawk Cash for use in local grocery stores or declining balance cards for campus dining services to local students who were eligible for food subsidies.”

Cary Anderson, Ed.D., associate provost and vice president of Student Life, said the university has begun discussing ways to

address food insecurity on campus.

“We've had preliminary conversations regarding how best to address the issue and have been gathering information on programs at other Jesuit institutions,” Anderson said. “I anticipate a committee being formed in the near future to devise a formal plan."

D’Antonio said after looking at efforts being made at the University of Kentucky and University of San Diego to establish food banks, he plans to propose something similar at the upcoming City 6 Conference, which includes the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joe’s, Villanova University, Drexel University, Temple University and La Salle University.

“Expect more to come from us on this,” D’Antonio said.

Ultimately, Scola said, a systemic approach to food insecurity at St. Joe’s is key.

“There are two ways that SJU could effectively respond,” she said. “The first is to meet the immediate needs of students who are food insecure by providing them with food assistance, either through a meal plan or some other resource for securing food on a consistent basis. The second is to address the larger issue of economic need, which is the primary cause of food insecurity–lack of money. Both responses are needed.”

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Department of Public Safety reports (Nov. 2– Nov. 8) Nov. 2

Nov. 3

Public Safety confiscated a quantity of alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of Lannon Hall. Residence Life notified. Community Standards notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large party in the 5400 block of Wynnefield Avenue. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards notified.

Public Safety confiscated a quantity of alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of Rashford Hall. Residence Life notified. Community Standards notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large party in the 5700 block of Drexel Road. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded.

The crowd was dispersed without incident.

Community Standards notified.

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

Nov. 5 Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the Villiger Residence Center.

Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a laundry machine. Alarm was reset.

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Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large party in the 2200 block of North 57th Street. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards notified.

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Medical Marijuana dispensary open on City Avenue

Community responds to legalizing cannabis NATALIE DRUM ’20 Assistant News Editor A medical marijuana dispensary owned by Denver-based cannabis chain Cure opened Nov. 2 on City Avenue.

This will be Cure’s third dispensary in Pennsylvania and the 18th medical marijuana dispensary open in Philadelphia.

According to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board will be allowed to issue permits to a maximum of 50 medical marijuana dispensaries. Each dispensary may expand to three locations.

According to the Chief Operating Officer of the Cure dispensary, Ryan Smith, the goal of Cure is to provide service in line with the company’s objective of offering cannabis as a health management option.

“Everything from neuropathy to severe pain to opioid abuse therapy, ALS, autism, an incredible number of qualifying conditions in Pa., and we’re here to help support that patient base find their medicine,” Smith said. “Think of us like a pharmacy, except we specialize in one form of medi-

cine, and that’s really what it is.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Health manages and implements the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. Individuals diagnosed with any of the 21 accepted conditions have the right to access, use and become a patient of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program.

Madison Cassel ’20 is a patient in the program, which was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on April 17, 2016.

Cassel was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disease targeting the digestive system and causing inflammation and painful ulcers, eight year ago.

“Medical marijuana offers something that is more holistic and less harsh on my body because I have just been pouring chemicals into it for years now,” Cassel said. “For me, I have chronic pain and this [medical marijuana] is something that offers me just some ounce of relief.”

“It is not something that I intentionally broadcast because there is still that stigma that is carried around with marijuana,” Cassel said. “But I have seen more acceptance nationally; I am kind of proud to be in this

circle of people, being one of these patients because of the effects it’s having on people.”

For Cassel, advocacy and education about medical marijuana is important.

The Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act also legalized the implementation of partnerships between medical schools and marijuana growers.

Eight medical schools in Pennsylvania have been approved to conduct research. Five of those eight medical schools have a campus in Philadelphia including The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), whose Philadelphia campus resides along City Avenue. Despite the regulations and safety protocols dispensaries have in place, some medical professionals believe there is not enough evidence to definitely prove the effectiveness of medical marijuana.

“Anything new can be scary to people and I think oftentimes when something’s new, people may be ignorant about what it is, what’s being done and how it’s being done,” Smith said.

In October, leaflets were distributed on Church Road calling for an “urgent com-

munity meeting.” Each handout was signed

by Steve Jones, ward leader for the 52 Ward.

According to the handout “even one marijuana dispensary is one too many.”

When contacted by The Hawk for additional comments, Jones was not avaliable.

Many of Jones’ leaflets have reached St. Joe’s students, particularly those living close to the dispensary, like Britton Gagliardi ’19, who lives on Church Road.

“I’m rather indifferent about it since I’m a senior and I’m moving out in a couple months,” Gagliardi said. “However, as long as the dispensary is in accordance with all legal ramifications and children are not exposed to it, I suppose it is okay.”

St. Joe’s students who live near the Cure Dispensary, located at 4502 City Ave., are not concerned about the establishment’s opening.

Michaela Urbach ’20, who lives on Church Road, said she was unaware the dispensary had opened until she received flyers about it.

“I honestly don’t care either way,” Urbach said. “And I don’t think it’s having a major impact on the community.”

Sexual violence survivors recount experiences

#MeToo at SJU wall displays student accounts ALEX MARK ’20 News Editor #MeToo at SJU, a collection of accounts from students who survived sexual violence, is on display in the lobby of the Francis A. Drexel Library until the end of the semester.

Fourteen first-person narratives, shared with organizer Johanna Neece ’19 via an online form, are currently posted to a wall in the library’s main corridor on colorful pieces of paper.

Some of the stories detail students’ experiences during their freshman and sophomore years at St. Joe’s. The longest story on the wall is about a professor, no longer employed by the university according to the student, who continuously harassed the student throughout a semester. Another story begins, “just a few weeks ago,” and tells the story of a post-date encounter in which a student was forced to give another student oral sex in a St. Joe’s residence hall.

“I think that people will read them because these people who shared them were brave enough to share this terrible thing that happened to them with all of us,” Neece said.

Submissions were kept anonymous in order to ensure that survivors felt comfortable coming forward with their experiences,

Neece said.

“When someone harasses or sexually violates or rapes or sexually assaults someone, that takes away their humanity,” Neece said.

The online form, accessed via a QR code on the wall, will stay open throughout the semester in an effort to encourage more people to respond, said Neece, who came up with the project after the Campus Climate Study results were released in October.

“That’s kind of how #MeToo works,” Neece said. “When some women come forward, more women come forward.”

Library Director Anne Krakow worked with Neece to get approval to post the narratives in the lobby.

“We have a unique opportunity in this atrium here,” Krakow said. “A lot of people pass through even if they do not come into the Learning Commons of the library, and it is a unique place to have people see something like that, to make something very visible.”

Samantha Ambrose ’21 stopped at the #MeToo at SJU wall as she was leaving the library on Nov. 11. She paused to read the stories after receiving a message from her sorority about the display.

Ambrose said the wall is important because it gives survivors a platform to speak

up regardless of whether or not they choose to report their assault to authorities.

“I want to hear people’s stories and make them be heard,” Ambrose said.

Ankur Bhattacharya ’19 also stopped to read the stories in the library. He said he was surprised at how many of the accounts were from freshmen and sophomore students.

“I knew there was definitely going to be a couple of instances,” Bhattacharya said. “I didn't know there would be quite this many.

People should know. It shouldn’t be hidden.”

Students who have been affected by sexual assault or who know survivors of assault may contact the following resources: R.E.P.P. Helpline: 610-733-9650 St. Joe’s Counseling Center: 610-660-1090 Montgomery County Victim Services Center: 888-521-0983 Women’s Center of Montgomery County: 800773-2424 RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800656-4673

The #MeToo sign displayed outside the main corridor of the Francis A. Drexel Llibrary.

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Trailblazing for student health Difficulties of medical marijuana policy Editor in Chief Ana Faguy ’19 Managing Editor Luke Malanga ’20 Copy Chief Erin Breen ’19 Faculty Adviser Shenid Bhayroo Contributing Adviser Jenny Spinner Copy Editor Paige Santiago ’19 Copy Editor Kaila Mundell-Hill ’20 Online Copy Editor Leslie Briggs ’17, M.A. ’18 News Editor Alex Mark ’20 Assistant News Editor Natalie Drum ’20 Editorial Page Editor Annie Clark ’19 Opinions Editor Dominique Joe ’19 Assistant Opinions Editor Taicha Morin ’20 Lifestyle Editor Emily Graham ’20 Sports Editor Nick Karpinski ’21 Assistant Sports Editor Sam Britt ’20 Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mulligan ’21 Creative Director Kelly Smith ’19 Page Designer Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 Staff Photographer Rose Barrett ’20 Staff Photographer Matt Barrett ’21

Medical marijuana has been legal in Pennsylvania since April 2016, but sales of legal cannabis to patients did not begin until last February. The passage of the Medical Marijuana Act came with a long list of stipulations; eligible patients need to have a current diagnosis of one of 21 specific medical conditions and receive a prescription from a medical provider who has registered with and been approved by the state.

The bill allows for the licensure of up to 25 growers and up to 50 dispensaries. One of those dispensaries, Cure Pennsylvania, recently opened down the street from St. Joe’s at 4502 City Ave, across from the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center.

St. Joe’s students who have been prescribed medical marijuana will not be able to use it on campus, however, as the university’s drug policy currently prohibits the possession or use of marijuana, even for medical purposes.

St. Joe’s is not unique in its prohibiting medical marijuana on campus. Most colleges and universities in states where cannabis has been legalized for medical use have retained their ban on the drug because of the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, which requires institutions, both public and private, who receive federal funds to ensure that federally-outlawed drugs are not used on their premises.

According to Jessica Moran-Buckridge, director of Residence Life, a student with a perscription for medical marijuana who wished to move off-campus would be treated like any other student with a medical need and documentation supporting a need to be released from an on-campus

housing agreement.

However, St. Joe’s does not have an official policy to this effect, and it is not reflected in any official university documents, such as in the student handbook or on the university website.

By not having formal guidelines in place for students with medical marijuana prescriptions, St. Joe’s is creating a policy gap in its community standards.

First and second-year students who need access to medically prescribed marijuana but are required by university housing policies to live on campus are deprived of access to a personal medical necessity.

Several universities in states that have passed medical marijuana legislation allow students with prescriptions to be released from their campus housing agreements without incurring an extra charge.

Tufts University and Skidmore College, located in Massachusetts and New York respectively, have specific policies pertaining to students with medical marijuana prescriptions which allow those students to terminate their on-campus housing agreements and move off-campus.

St. Joe’s, as a university in a state with medical marijuana legislation, may want to develop a similar policy which allows resident students with medical marijuana prescriptions to end their housing agreements and move off-campus. The university currently allows first and second-year students to live off campus “in cases of extraordinary financial or medical need,” according to the residential living policies and procedures section of the Student Handbook.

This policy does not reflect the needs

of students who may obtain medical marijuana prescriptions mid-year and need to be released from their housing agreements. It also does not cover students with marijuana prescriptions who are medically able to live on campus but need to secure off-campus housing to access their prescriptions.

Our policies are not finite; they can and must be revised as state and federal laws change and as we learn more about the social, medical and physical needs of our student body.

Despite the logistical challenges that come with adding or amending any university policy, the need to open up a conversation about how to tackle this issue becomes clear when we consider the potential benefits to students who use medical marijuana to treat chronic illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy and opioid use disorder, among a number of other conditions.

St. Joe’s first responsibility is to its students. It isn’t necessary for the university to wait for a go-ahead from its peers; we have the ability to create and change policy as it fits the needs of students, regardless of precedent.

—The Editorial Board This week’s Editorial Board is comprised of the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Editorial Page Editor, Opinions Editor, and Assistant Opinions Editor. This editorial reflects the views of the Board and not the entire Hawk staff.

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

Corrections In the Nov. 7 issue of The Hawk, a Sports article entitled "Women's soccer graduates historic senior class" said that senior Michaela Finneyfrock started all 83 games of her St. Joe’s career. She appeared in all 83 games.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I very much appreciate the Editorial "Addressing our lack of diversity" in the Nov. 7 issue of The Hawk and The Editorial Board’s courage to print it. The importance of diversity is underestimated and undervalued, not only in our public discourse but also in our academic curriculum.

Maybe we are just not connecting the dots. By “we”, I mean all of us.

Here is what I am getting at: Biodiversity is essential for our survival, just ask the World Health Organization.

Diversity is essential for optimal consumption and production as any good economist would confirm.

Economic principles that highlight the importance of diversity include the law of diminishing marginal utility that sets in if too much of one thing is consumed, and the law of diminishing returns that applies if too much of a given input is used.

In finance, one of the strongest, most enduring principles is portfolio diversification. This principle requires investors to hold a variety of assets in their portfolios because diversification, in a finance con-

text, allows for higher performance per unit of risk.

Diversity matters because it’s one of those things that is woven into the fabric of our lives. Why would we want to deprive ourselves of its many benefits in our communities?

Sincerely, Carolin Schellhorn, Ph.D. Department of Finance

Social Media Manager Erin Castellano ’20 Assistant Social Media Manager Alyssa Lamont ’19 Business Manager Jordan Grossbaum ’21 Distribution Manager Addie Guyer ’19 Assistant Distribution Manager Gavin O'Reilly ’20

DANCE MARATHON St. Joe’s students danced their feet off in O’Pake Recreation Center on Nov. 10 during St. Joe’s third annual Dance Marathon to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The St. Joe’s Dance Team, as well as The City Belles performed with the night resulting in a little over $7000 raised for the CHOP Cancer Center.

THANKSGIVING The leaves have finally turned orange and red and the days are officially shorter, which means it’s almost time for Thanksgiving. A time for turkey, family, and maybe even a little black friday shopping.

CITY AVENUE CONSTRUCTION As if the City Avenue commute wasn’t already hard enough, construction on City Avenue has made our journeys to and from campus even harder.

Accompanied by the on and off renovations to the McShain Bridge, make sure you plan accordingly when heading to campus.

STAN LEE Marvel comic fans and movie fans alike are all saddened by the death of Stan Lee, who died on Nov. 12 at age 95. Lee will be remembered as more than just a superhero comic writer, but a comic pioneer who created iconic and beloved characters and helped bring them to life on the big screen.

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Democrats’ arms race of good ideas Fears and hopes for the 2020 Presidential Primary JULIAN LUTZ ’19 Columnist Speaking as a Democrat, I am worried about the aftermath of the midterms and what my party will do for Americans when we hold power.

And I’m worried that the 2020 Democratic presidential primary will be a miserable circus.

In 2016, the Republicans served up sixteen flawed candidates. Most were unpopular, kept in the race by a few billionaire donors.

President Donald Trump turned that primary into a wrestling event, full of outrageous stunts, oversized personalities and mind-numbing press coverage.

Since becoming president, he’s done the same with everything he’s touched, making healthcare, hate crimes and hurricanes in Puerto Rico about himself and what we think of him. It’s all ego, no substance, no collective action. And our political process has been reshaped by it.

Now the Democrats may face a similar clash of personalities. There are over a dozen politicians from all different levels of government who could potentially run in 2020.

All of these people are capable and visible, and, with the backing of a few donors, could spend months as candidates for president.

In August, the Netroots Nation conference hosted several potential candidates, each one testing their progressive arguments, trying to outshine one another.

At major protests and on the floor of the Senate, senators like Sens. Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren have put in visible and transparent efforts to raise their profiles within the Democratic party.

Meanwhile, that same publicity-and-personality urge prompted Warren to release a DNA test, prompting mixed reactions and uncomfortable meditations about race.

Beyond being cringeworthy, these personality politics could be bad strategy. Hollow theatrics are Trump’s domain. No earnest Democrat is going to out-personality him. The road to 2020 could be long and painful.

For that reason, I want to find something to get excited about, for all Democrats to focus on. Specifically, the Democratic candidates are strengthening themselves where Trump is weakest: actual policy knowledge.

One underrated part of the run up to 2020 has been senators’ competition to come up with bolder and better progressive ideas.

Almost every 2020 prospect has at least one.

In the past year, Sen. Kamala Harris introduced the LIFT Act, which aims to establish a basic income for Americans below a certain income level and Booker floated a plan for “baby bonds,” personal bank accounts that grow to $50,000 by a person’s 18th birthday, giving lower-income kids a chance at higher education, cars, or down payments on homes.

Warren has led the way, though, proposing one plan to stimulate affordable housing.

And of course, everyone from Sen. Bernie Sanders down has a plan for health care.

This competition to come up with the boldest and newest ideas echoes what the political scientist Bruce Bueno De Mesquita said about democracy at its best, is “an arms race of good ideas.”

At first glance, this focus on policy issues sounds like suicide in a national election. If Trump reduced politics to a pageant, won’t Democrats be naively taking the high road yet again?

I would say no, because the Trump era has seen intense popular interest in the the minu-

tiae of policy issues when people realize they might be affected.

Think about the popular opposition to the GOP’s healthcare bill, or outrage over the “extra $1.35 a week” billionaire’s tax cut.

When Trump got elected, millions of Americans realized that, with the GOP controlling every branch of government, few institutions stood between their liberty and the whims of the Trump cult-controlled Republican Party.

So they dove head first into organizing, volunteering, and news consumption. They got fired up about minute policy fights, from taxes to gerrymandering.

Beyond this, Democrats have discovered an enormous advantage talking about certain policies.

Stacey Abrams’ campaign for Georgia governor centered on a pledge to expand Medicaid and improve the healthcare of poor families; it drove her campaign to compete in what’s supposed to be a deep red state because it made sense, especially to women of color who rarely felt recognized in politics.

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Medicare–are popular with all Americans.

Republicans can’t compete in this arena, so they transparently lie.

Missouri Senator-Elect Josh Hawley declared again and again that he supports protections for preexisting conditions, even as he leads a lawsuit to end those protections.

Democracy really is, at its best, an arms race of good ideas, so it is important to note that the Democrats do not have a monopoly on good ideas.

The GOP is full of thinkers with nuanced views on healthcare and welfare. But none of those people have as much power as their president or their congressional leaders.

The Republicans spent eight years saying they could govern for all Americans better than Democrats, then they got power and gave us two years of unpopular tax cuts and limp excuses for inaction.

If Democrats hope to win in 2020, they will do it by competing to come up with the best ideas, by minimizing personality-based insanity, and, above all else, by making public discourse offer real answers to real issues.

The undiscovered self Echo chambers keep us from true individual identity JACK CONVERY ’20 Columnist Society consistently pushes ideals on us and has done so since the founding of civilization. Even in present day, we see no change in the influencing of society.

In fact, I find it to be much easier to fall into these views than any other previous point in history, due to the information age and the seemingly unregulated access to information.

Granted, this is not a particularly unique or enlightened view. People have always known about society’s pressures and have vocally expressed their viewpoint on the subject.

We accept the values that society gives us since it’s easier to just take something and internalize it rather than to dig into the Earth and create something new. The most prominent and seemingly the fakest message that is praised and paraded is to “be yourself.”

This idea of “being yourself ” is fake be-

cause societal rules of looking, talking and acting a certain way affect how authentic you actually are.

We all like to believe that we know ourselves, and because of this, we are tolerant of others being themselves as well. I, like anyone else, am guilty of holding this false belief.

our political scene, that allows for the constant reassuring your beliefs, leading to the destruction of the individual.

We are equally to blame as society is to the destruction of the individual. We are no better than the society we swear to hate and despise.

Our inability to understand this hurts

We accept the values that society gives us since it's easier to just take something and internalize it rather than to dig into the Earth and create something new.

We all like to believe we are good, loving and tolerant people who accept differences, but we only tolerate the differences that we deem “acceptable.” It is in this tolerance of only what we deem as acceptable that we fall into collectives.

This is dangerous since we begin to identify with others who share those same views on justice and views and form collectives.

While our intentions are good, the outcome is the development of an echo chamber, most commonly seen today in

our individuality because we begin to confuse and conflate what society wants for us and what we want for ourselves.

As Carl Jung says in his book “The Undiscovered Self ”, the inspiration of behind this article – “Just as man, as a social being, cannot in the long run exist without a tie to the community, so the individual will never find the real justification for his existence, and his own spiritual and moral autonomy, anywhere except in an extramundane principle capable of

relativizing the overpowering influence of external factors.”

We are social beings by nature. We need a sense of community and camaraderie. The solution isn’t the isolation of the individual but to question ourselves in the way we approach or have preconceived notions of others – regardless of what our own echo chamber tells us.

This means that we need to find the proper balance between isolation and individuality. Rising above the noise and making the decision for yourself is needed.

As God said to Moses in Exodus 3:14 when Moses asked for his name “I am who I am, and I will be what I will be.”

The story shouldn’t be taken as fact, but the message should be taken as a form of insight. Only you as an individual can become what you want to be and only know who you are.

So, remember to ask yourself if you are becoming the person you want to be or becoming who someone/something is telling you to.

Your own authentic identity should be the only one that matters.

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Grateful for my ex Ariana Grande offers unique perspective on breakups KAITLYN PATTERSON ’20 Columnist Since Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” came out, I have not stopped listening to it. It is a song that looks at a world where everything is publicized and privacy is a luxury and it is so easy for rumors to get around and for people to lash out online.

We’ve all heard celebrities bash their ex in songs and subtweets. But “thank u, next” offers us a different perspective.

Breakups are hard, we’ve all been there. My first heartbreak was during my junior year of high school. I’ll spare you all the details, but the important thing to know is that it shattered me.

I didn’t know who I was without my ex. It was a really bad position to be in.

I couldn’t see it then though, but that breakup was a pivotal moment in my journey of self-discovery.

The truth of the matter is that it is so easy to lose sight of ourselves when we enter a new relationship. All of the passion and excitement can be extremely blinding.

When the relationship ends we can feel lost and lonely. Ariana Grande has been through a lot in the past few years, from the shooting in Manchester, to the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, to her most recently breaking off her engagement with Pete Davidson.

If she can get through it and still manage to release new music and tour countries worldwide, then you can get through all of the negative things and heartbreak that seem unending.

As a pop singer, Grande has a huge platform. She has the power to influence people with her art. “thank u, next” is different than other breakup songs in that there is no bitterness, pettiness, or bashing of her exes.

She names each one from Big Sean to Mac Miller, thanks them for the pivotal role they played in her life and all the things they taught her, and then she moves on. The message is in the title: thank you for the good and the bad, and now I’m going to move on.

This is crucial for many people, both young and old, to hear. You can be sad or angry or heartbroken, but each relationship serves a purpose. It is how you get back up and dust yourself off that forces you to grow and learn how to live with pain.

I got to a point later on in my life where I realized that getting over that pain and forcing myself to move forward was such a weight off my shoulders.

I thought I would never find anyone better for me, but I couldn’t be more wrong.

My next relationship felt so different and more mature compared to the last one.

We have to learn to be confident in ourselves, especially when we are single.

Learning to be independent and happy on

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your own is the most important thing you can do to get closer to finding the right person for you.

There are so many songs and movies out there that romanticize relationships, but, in reality, the best relationship you can have when you’re young is with yourself. Grande even says herself in the song when she mentions her newest relation-

ship is with herself and she thinks it will go well.

I really could’ve used “thank u, next” back in high school and I hope that other women out there listen and realize that relationships do not define us.

We can take the pain handed to us from our exes and use it to build up confidence and move on.

Every vote counts in Georgia Stacey Abrams' fortitude based on historical precedent DOMINQUE JOE ’19 Opinions Editor When I watch the growing coverage of the ongoing Georgia gubernatorial race a week after the polls have closed, I’m reminded of what Stacy Abrams, the Democratic candidate in the gubernatorial race, not only means to the greater conversation about voter suppression in Georgia but also the greater American legacy of it.

Abrams’ resoluteness in counting every absentee ballot and provisional ballot stems from Georgia’s past with voter suppression.

Beyond Georgia's long and deeply entrenched past with slavery, where black people weren’t even considered human beings or more accurately three fifths of a human being, during the Jim Crow era black Georgians were heavily discriminated against especially in terms of voting rights.

Constitutionally, all American citizens were allowed to vote in Georgia during the Jim Crow era, but Democratic state legislature was passed.

These laws exploitied the systemic disadvantages faced by black people based on their lower economic status or the propensity the black community at that time to be largely illiterate.

This legislature severely limited people of color’s, primarily black people’s, right to

vote due to cumulative poll taxes in 1877, literacy tests in 1908; the list goes on.

Built upon this historical legacy of voter suppression of people of color in Georgia, Abrams stands her ground in a new age of voter suppression that disproportionately affects black people once again.

In this way, Abrams is standing up to a prominent and well-documented historical infringement of rights that every American citizen supposedly has access.

She is also standing up to a variant of

of State, called into the question the validity of his “win”.

The “exact match” system depended on if the voter registration application and the information on the form matched the state driver’s license and social security records of the applicant.

While this seems rather inconsequential and not particularly noteworthy, of the 53,000 applications that were seized and not processed, 70 percent of those applicants were black Georgia citizens.

Although there is no way to prove

Abrams is changing the tide. In her fortitude and strength to refuse to concede, she is taking on all of this history, the precendent of discrimination of black people, and saying "no" that same suppressive system based solely on race and economic status that has cropped up in her own election this year.

A law was enacted under the purview of Abrams’ opponent, Former Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, to suppress the votes of those a part of the lower class and people of color.

The 53,000 voter registration applications that were seized in an attempt to curtail voter fraud under the “exact match” system that Kemp helped put into place as Secretary

a causal connection between the “exact match” system and the 70 percent black Georgians whose voter registration was suspended, there is a very clear correlation based on the magnitude of the black individuals that were affected.

The Georgia gubernatorial race in this way is ushering in a new era of voter suppression that disproportionately affects black people. It isn’t poll taxes or literacy tests, but it is serious.

Regardless of a federal judge relaxing

the requirements of the “exact match” system, it is still a legal form of oppression that the state of Georgia has on the books.

This is why Abrams’ dissent and her willingness to wait until every vote has been counted is so important. Her refusal to concede echoes the dissident nature of the revered Civil Rights Movement in the early 60s.

Abrams isn’t sitting at the lunch counter, but she is openly defying the voter suppression that curtailed I’m assuming numerous votes for her because of her very strong black base of supporters.

While we’ve entered a new era of voter suppression, in Abrams’ defiance we are also being ushered into a new era of resilience.

Abrams is changing the tide. In her fortitude and strength to refuse to concede, she is taking on all of this history, the precedent of discrimination against black people, and saying “no”.

Not only is Abrams making history as the first possible black female governor in the state of Georgia, she is also continuing a long held dissidence in response to the egregiously unjust behavior against black people in this country.

Even if Abrams isn’t elected as the governor of Georgia, she has done more in the past few months to bring attention to legally discriminatory action that the state of Georgia has perpetuated against black people in recent history than I’d say most high profile political figures have.

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Love yourself and teach others to love you Why saying “yes ” to others can be a “no” to yourself TAICHA MORIN ’20 Assistant Opinions Editor If I had a dollar for the amount of times I told myself “I love me” and didn’t show it, I would be a billionaire. If I a had drop of water for every yes I gave to others and not to myself, I would build my own ocean.

If I lost oxygen for every time I said I can do something and be somewhere when I know I couldn’t, but I still showed up, I would be dead.

I know my metaphors are a bit melodramatic, but there’s a point.

When I really measure and evaluate how I treat myself, I realize that I don’t love myself. Somedays, I like myself, but I don't truly love myself.

This lack of care and love for myself is not something that is innate. It is behavior I’ve acquired over time from my surroundings.

As a young girl, I remember learning the cliche line, “love is an action.” We learn that we should aim to be selfless and to

show our appreciation, compassion, care and love for others. However, I find that these characteristics are things that are easier for us to extend to other people and not to ourselves.

Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by some of the most giving, selfless and strong women I know, most notably is my maternal grandmother.

affairs. She says “yes” to caring for all her grandchildren and the family despite her declining health. Amongst the many yeses, none of them include herself.

I remember some nights I would lay next her, pretending to be asleep as I heard her attempting to silently cry, while I fought back my own tears.

When I look in my grandma’s eyes, I

Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by some of the most giving, selfless and strong women I know.

As a child, I was mesmerized by her genuine heart and how she always put others before herself. However, it wasn’t until I got older that I began to comprehend that my grandma’s heart is not just genuine, it’s also broken.

She gives us her all and her best, but it cost herself happiness, health and sanity.

Yet, she always says “yes” and means it. She says “yes” to taking care of her husband’s children, the outcome of his extramarital

see myself and it scares me. I love her. She has literally been there from the beginning and taught me some of life’s most valuable lessons, but her lack of self-advocacy and self-love influenced how I view and treated myself, growing up.

My constant need for approval, suffering in silence, failing to say no when it matters the most, allowing men to degrade me, overextending myself and the various ways in which I don’t care for myself, I learned

that from many of the women in my family, but especially my grandmother.

I am not sharing these thoughts to blame her. Instead, I am sharing them because I know there are deeply rooted familial, cultural, and generational reasons that never shares with me as to her lack of self-love.

I don’t even think she knows what it means. Self-love is not a topic of conversation for someone like her, who grew up in the provincial parts of Haiti.

However, I share her story from my lens because I have witnessed first hand how the lack of self-love and inability to say no can deteriorate a person mentally, emotionally and physically.

I pray one day my grandma finds peace and loves herself as much as I love her and more. As for me, the takeaway summed up in tokens of wisdom from poet, Rupi Kaur, “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.”

We must set the tone for how people treat us by loving ourselves in our thoughts, in our hearts in our actions.

Commuters elated about representation Student Senate’s new position provides real opportunity MARLY RENÉ ’19 Columnist On Monday, Aug. 27, sixteen week on-ground classes embarked on the journey for a new school year. Seeing familiar faces and new ones, it was a great way to start the year. However, for the commuters, it was a pretty frustrating time.

The Commuter Lounge, located in The Perch, was very hot and humid.

For the next two or three weeks, in the hot days of August and September, the commuters had no air conditioning, making it hard to be comfortable in a place they consider “a home away from home.”

These conditions spoke volumes to a need for representation, so needless to say, finding out that commuters had the opportunity to have a seat on University Student Senate made everyone beyond joyful.

In my opinion, the commuter population usually takes the backseat and are not taken into consideration for major events or situations on campus.

During 2015, for example, when Pope Francis visited, many roads were blocked.

Public transportation was not working and to travel from New jersey or other parts of Pennsylvania was difficult. Instead of being canceled, classes were still in session. Therefore, commuters either had to sacrifice an absence and stay home or find a way to make it to school.

When there is snow but class is not canceled, it is a struggle for commuters to find a way to make it to class. They go out of their way, even though the roads may not be too safe, to wake up hours earlier to travel or to sleep somewhere on or near campus just to not miss class for the day.

Other times commuters are looking for a place to park and aren’t given prior notice when a majority of the parking lot is blocked with metal gates leaving them with limited parking.

There is also a lack of communication so sometimes the commuters do not know what is going on around campus. In that way, participation in events and the college experience suffers.

Commuters want to look back at their time during college and relive great memories, not memories where they say “I wish I could have done…”

This idea of commuters having more representation is a step in the right direction.

When I met with someone from University Student Senate to talk about the needs of commuters, I expressed howwe want to be more interactive with the campus.

As a commuter, it meant a lot that Student Senate reached out to try to understand the needs of commuters on campus and to make their experience at St. Joe’s better.

It was this semester that another member mentioned the meeting about commuters having a seat on Student Senate to bring forth better ways for everyone to be included. This meeting was successful as Student Senate amended their law to allow one commuter to join them.

There are about 400 commuters on St. Joe’s campus, and some may know where the Commuter Lounge is and others may not.

However, the opportunity of joining Student Senate will allow many to connect and prevent feeling abandoned on our campus.

Sometimes it is hard for someone who does not live on campus to make connections and make friends. It is also hard not knowing the many opportunities that St. Joe’s provides.

Personally, I never knew about the Success Center or the different locations of Counseling and Psychological Services until one of my friends who lives on campus told me about it.

It is situations like this that need to be avoided and fixed as this new person takes the position on Student Senate.

We need to make it well known that commuters have a voice too, and just like everyone else, have the right to take advantage of every opportunity given to them on campus until they graduate.

I hope that this new member brings forth the many concerns and advantages that the commuters have while also communicating well the many experiences we can take advantage of to make our time here memorable; to make St. Joe’s really feel like a home away from home.

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SJU Dance Marathon continues despite low turnout

Attendees participate in a dance led by executive board members. PHOTO: MATT BARRETT ’21 / THE HAWK

EMILY GRAHAM ’20 Lifestyle Editor The SJU Dance Marathon held its third annual event on Nov. 10, raising $7,570.60 for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

The Miracle Network Dance Marathon was hosted in O’Pake Recreation Center to raise money and awareness for the CHOP Cancer Center and Greatest Need Fund.

Although the Dance Marathon is in its third year at St. Joe’s, the event had a smaller turnout than the previous year. In its first year, the event raised over $27,000. In 2017, the total was over $20,000.

“We’re kind of in a transition year, so this was an experimental process,” said Ali Kloiber ’19, director of operations for Dance Marathon. “This was our first year going without our founder.”

Court Simmons ’17 brought the Dance Marathon to St. Joe’s because of her sister’s treatment at the CHOP Cancer Center.

She said it was a difficult process to get the event rolling.

“It was really difficult to get people involved initially because no one knew what Dance Marathon was,” Simmons said. “It helped that people were able to recognize CHOP, and everyone wants to help kids with cancer. We just needed to explain to them why it was important to extend themselves to this other thing.”

Simmons said that most of the recruitment process was through word-of-mouth.

“It was very much grassroots, going up to people one-on-one and saying let’s register together right now,” Simmons said. “We didn’t have the ability to say we have 3,000 followers on Ins-

tagram and people already know us and love us.

We had to show everyone who we were.”

After building a team of people, Simmons then had to plan the event, bringing on new obstacles.

“Once we got into planning, we realized it’s really hard to get food for 200 people,” Simmons said. “It was really important to us that every dollar that we raised went directly to the cause, so there was no operating budget. We had to really improvise.”

The current Dance Marathon team has gone through a similar process, according to Marlaina Hahn ’19, director of finance.

“One of the really neat things about our event is that all of the money goes directly to the kids,” Hahn said. “None of it is taken out to buy any of the supplies that we have here.

Everything comes as a donation from someone, whether it be the university, or a student organization donating their time, or the pizza shop donating pizza. It’s truly incredible how you can get a community, not just St. Joe’s, but the local community to get behind something like this.”

Among the donations were pizza, drinks and raffle prizes, including restaurant gift cards and a Keurig coffee maker. Hairdressers also provided their services for hair donations.

The Dance Marathon board also collaborated with campus DJs, the dance team and the City Belles for entertainment during the event.

While the contributions by both the St. Joe’s and surrounding communities were appreciated, Kloiber said the executive board hopes to expand those relationships to get a better turnout in the future.

“While not everything may have gone in the way that we would have hoped for, we’re

using this as a building block, because it’s basically starting at nothing again,” Kloiber said.

“We started from the bottom two years ago, and we’re starting back because we’re trying to rebuild some of those relationships.”

The Executive board members said they are still optimistic about this year’s event and the future of the organization, despite a smaller turnout.

“At the end of the day, it’s a couple more thousand dollars to CHOP,” Hahn said. “We may not reach our goal by the end of the night, but it’s more money for the kids. You’d be surprised what $100 could do for the kids at CHOP, let alone a couple thousand.”

Simmons said it was hard to leave the organization when she graduated, but she nonetheless was impressed with the work that the

new members have done.

“I’m so proud of what the exec team has done, because most of the team now was not on the original board,” Simmons said. “They didn’t understand all the forceful work we had to do in the beginning but still have managed to have their own love and passion for it.”

At the same time, Simmons said she hopes the organization can overcome this year’s obstacles and connect with other groups on campus.

“It’s really important to me that everyone on campus understands that we’re not in competition with anyone,” Simmons said. “It’s such an amazing cause, and it could be more amazing if you get more people to get involved in a multitude of ways.”

Hand-made signs decorated O’Pake Recreation Center.

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“Thank you” Exploring door-holding culture at St. Joe's LUKE MALANGA ’20 Managing Editor On a recent Friday afternoon on campus, one student opened the Francis A. Drexel Library door to pass through on his way to class. He turned back for a second to check if anyone else was coming. It’s this type of act that demonstrates the door-holding practice of students on Hawk Hill.

At St. Joe’s, there’s an unspoken rule by all those who walk though campus: always hold the door. Sure, it’s basic courtesy not to let the door shut on someone, but observing the ways of St. Joe’s students shows this is more than an act of courtesy—it’s an unwritten social code.

Isis Green ’21 works at the circulatory desk in the library. Her station sits between some of the most notorious doors on campus—the massive, heavy set of glass double doors that cut through the heart of campus.

She witnesses students holding the door for each other on a daily basis and says she always holds the door.

“I think it’s something that’s ingrained in the culture,” Green said. “It’s something that you are taught to do just for politeness, just so you don’t slam the door in someone else’s face.”

Most people are perfectly capable of opening a door on their own. But, besides just being courteous, perhaps it’s a way of saying, “Hey, I got you” to the stranger, friend or fellow classmate who walks behind.

Observing the door-holding tradition outside the library, it’s clear some students go above and beyond what’s expected.

One student holds the door for another coming their way. Maybe the hold was a little premature as the other student is still at least 25 feet out. She shuffles a little faster. “Thank you so much,” she says as she catches the glass.

Another student steps out of the way

and holds the door open on the outside to let another pass by. Quickly a few more rush through. He’s become the impromptu doorman as a stream of people pass through. Soon though, another honorable individual, with strong arms and a few seconds to spare before the next class, takes over and grabs the door.

Christian Rocco ’22 has only been on campus for three months and says he’s noticed people going above the call of duty to hold the door—standing in the rain to let others inside, for example.

“I’ve definitely noticed that people are holding doors here more than anywhere else I’ve been,” Rocco said.

Rocco boils it down to what he thinks is really at the heart of door-holding here: “It’s really just having manners,” he said. “I think people genuinely want to. People are definitely more polite here.”

On a recent Friday afternoon, of the 260 people who passed through the library during the period between classes, 10 did not hold the door for someone behind them. 145 did, while the remaining passed through on their own.

According to Daniel Joyce, S.J., at St. Joe’s, it’s not just about door-holding. He said students often talk about the higher degree of hospitality on campus.

“I know students who are here now because when they visited campus, some student went out of their way to ask them if they needed help or directions,” Joyce said.

“This stands out in contrast to Philadelphia where this is not the custom.”

While it may be how they were raised, it may also be that St. Joe’s students learned quickly to uphold the precedent of door-holding on campus.

Many label St. Joe’s a basketball school, and it’s definitely a Jesuit school, but St. Joe’s is also a door-holding school.

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Practicing outside the classroom Spanish Club returns after a year-long break ALEX GONZALEZ ’20 Special to The Hawk The Spanish Club has returned after a year-long hiatus and the two new student leaders hope to attract others to the organization to promote a deeper understanding of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures.

Lauren Bourque ’19, co-president of the Spanish Club, said getting more students of all proficiency levels involved is the club’s top priority.

“People think they have to be at a certain level of fluidity in their Spanish, but this is a club for everyone and anyone who is interested in the language and becoming better speaking with it,” Bourque said. “It’s also for anybody who is interested in Spanish culture and learning more about what is happening not only in our city but in the country and the world.”

Beth Hagovsky, director of Student Leadership & Activities, said every year, 10 to 20 student clubs don’t return from previous years or don’t get enough interest to keep going, so the Spanish Club is not alone in its troubles.

While many clubs fail to continue because student leaders graduate, for the Spanish Club, one of the biggest barriers is studying abroad.

The club encourages students to go abroad, but doing so has made it hard to keep the

club going while students in leadership positions are away.

“Unfortunately, that study abroad factor has been part of the disconnect for continuing leadership,” said Elaine Shenk, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish in the department of modern and classical languages.

“We promote students to study abroad. It is just a natural problem for the club.”

Esther Recio, visiting professor of Spanish and the club’s faculty advisor, said the club adds value to the Spanish department by providing a forum for students to practice and gain confidence in speaking the language.

Club-sponsored activities also help students fulfill a requirement to attend cultural events for some upper-level courses.

“I think it’s an extra learning and support for what they are learning in classes,” Recio said.

Bourque, a communication studies major who studied abroad in Madrid in the fall 2017 semester, said the club offers her an opportunity to continue practicing her Spanish.

“I didn’t feel confident in my Spanish until I was abroad, and I had to practice it everyday and use it every day,” Bourque said. “Giving the opportunity on campus for students to come practice Spanish helps them reinforce what they are learning in class and also would then help improve their confidence about it.”

For student leaders of the club, the best way to counteract the effect members study-

Lauren Bourque ’19, co-president of the Spanish Club.

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ing abroad has is simply to recruit more students, which Bourque said she hopes to do by advertising events better and promoting them on social media.

“I know the people in the club enjoy the club, so when they come to an event it’s great because we have the board of people who are there,” Bourque said. “But I really want to see underclassmen coming, especially because they are the ones who are carrying on the club next year.”

Horoscopes Aries

This week offers numerous opportunities, Aries. It could be a time to catch up on your work. However, it is important that you get over any blocks that are holding you back. Although you seem confident on the outside, you may sometimes feel insecure.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to others for help in achieving your goals.

Taurus

This week may be stressful, Taurus, but don’t worry. Positivity is all around you as you face these stressful situations.

Take it one task at a time and you’ll feel great as you check each thing off your list. Your hard work will be rewarded, but be sure to carve some time out to relax and open up to those who are close to you.

Gemini

This is a good week for relationships, Gemini. Cut out the negative people in your life and seek out ones with similar interests to you.

If you’re single, this might be a great time to reach out to someone you like, whether you seek romance or friendship. If you’re already in a relationship, it might be time to take things to the next level.

Cancer

This week may present some challenges, Cancer. You are strong-willed and hardworking, but sometimes you put your own needs on hold.

You might be pulled in different directions from those who look to you as a leader.

Don’t let this overwhelm you. If you let the needs of others come before your own, you will not be able to perform at your best.

Leo

You might be feeling stuck in your habits, Leo, but this week will be great for discovering new and creative solutions to your problems.

It might be a good time to pick up a new hobby, something to give yourself a break from your regular routine. You will find that this will allow you to become even more productive in your work.

Virgo

This week has been stressful for you, Virgo. The energy you may have regained from the weekend was quickly drained as assignments and workload increased.

Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by this. Try to reach out to friends, family or other resources around you. You would be surprised who will show up when you ask for help.

Libra

You have been very active this week, Libra. You’re busy with your academic, work and social life, but a rocky relationship may be holding you back.

Be honest with your feelings, and things will work out for the best. Only after this will you be able to refocus your energy on the necessary tasks you’re facing this week.

Scorpio

You may be feeling more secure this week, Scorpio. Exciting social opportunities will present themselves in the upcoming days, but don’t let yourself get distracted from work you need to get done.

Work hard on all your assignments, and reward yourself by having a great time this weekend.

Sagittarius

You’ve been struggling to navigate your way along your self journey, Sagittarius, but this week you’re finally starting to feel comfortable in your own skin.

As a result, you will see positive changes in all aspects of your life. Once you find this confidence in yourself, you will be able to form more successful relationships with your friends, family and potential partners.

Capricorn

You have been feeling overwhelmed lately, Capricorn. Your workload seems to be piling up and other deadlines are quickly approaching. You may feel like it is impossible to do it all.

Reach out to those who know you best, as they will help guide you. Get your goals in check, use this weekend to refresh and start next week on a high note.

Aquarius

You will be heard this week, Aquarius. You hard work and your confidence will pay off as you complete one of your long-term goals.

While you have great ideas, make sure you listen to those around you for constructive criticism and helpful advice. The path to success cannot be charted alone.

Pisces

You will be rewarded for your hard work this week, Pisces. A passing grade or a possible promotion is quickly approaching. Trust your instincts and the knowledge you have gained thus far. Even if things don’t work out the way you expected, trust that they will work out the right way in good time.

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Heading home for turkey day Playlist for your Thanksgiving dinner party the perfect tone for a relaxing and heartwarming evening at home.

While the song talks about a romantic relationship, the sentiments of accepting people as they are can apply to friends and family as well.

Thanksgiving is a great time to open your arms to others, especially those close to you.

“Home” by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros This song is the epitome of fun and love of family. It always puts me in a great mood.

You can hear the smiles in the singers’ voices and the happiness they feel because they are home together.

Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness, and this song embodies it.

SOPHIA RICHETTI ’22 Special to The Hawk Autumn is the best time of the year. The changing leaves, the crisp breeze and all the seasonal foods set a great mood.

Thanksgiving is the day to look forward to during the fall season.

Now, of course, every college student who desperately needs a long break loves Christmas, but Thanksgiving deserves more respect.

Instead of skipping right to Mariah Carey and Bing Crosby, listen to these songs to get in the Thanksgiving mindset: “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges Whether you live near or far, going home for the first time in a while is awesome. Seeing your family and old friends is comforting and exciting.

This song talks about coming home, being relieved and finally feeling at peace—the perfect mindset for Thanksgiving.

“Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart “Rivers and Roads” is a song about missing and reuniting with family and old friends. It is an emotional ballad about going on a journey.

Whether home is in-state or across the country, this song is perfect for the commute.

“Cooking Up Something Good” by Mac DeMarco Though this song isn’t necessarily about

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cooking up food, its chirpy beat is great to chill out to while you’re waiting for dinner to start.

Relaxing and hanging out is an amazing way to bond with your family after not seeing them in a long time.

“Pecan Pie” by Golden Smog Who doesn’t love some pecan pie?

This song talks about the two best parts of Thanksgiving: being with the ones you love and pie.

It’s a lot of fun to sing along to as well,

making it an opportunity for an entertaining family jam session.

“Save Room” by John Legend This song is about being with someone you love and not wanting to leave them.

Its title “Save Room” has a double meaning because Legend wants his loved ones to save room for him in their heart.

At the same time, on Thanksgiving, we also want to save room for dessert.

“Like Real People Do” by Hozier This soothing song by Hozier will set

We all need a break from our hard work this semester, so these songs can help remind you Thanksgiving is right around the corner.

Scan this QR code to listen to the playlist on Spotify:

Crossword: Thanksgiving Edition

Across: 4. Thanksgiving is all about feeling ____ for everything you have.

5. This sauce is a must-have companion for turkey, potatoes and stuffing.

6. This popular side dish is the perfect partner for the turkey.

7. Whether you like pumpkin, apple or pecan, this dessert is a holiday staple.

8. The main dish of most people’s Thanksgiving dinner.

9. The day after Thanksgiving is known as _____.

Down: 1. This department store celebrates the holiday with its famous parade in New York City.

2. This alternative to the classic mashed side is a favorite for many.

3. Love it or hate it, this red sauce is a Thanksgiving classic.

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St. Joe's field hockey historic season comes to a close SAM BRITT ’20 Assistant Sports Editor The St. Joe’s field hockey team fell to the University of Michigan 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Nov. 9. The loss snapped a 14-game winning streak and ended the most successful season in program history.

Though the Hawks came into this game with the better record, 18-3, they were ranked lower than the University of Michigan, who came in with a 14-7 record.

Michigan played 12 ranked opponents this season, largely due to the strength of their conference, while St. Joe’s only played three. The Big 10 sent five teams to the tournament while St. Joe’s was the sole Atlantic 10 representative.

This disparity in experience against high-end competition played a pivotal role on NCAA field hockey’s biggest stage.

“Ranking wise we were really close,” Head Coach Lynn Farquhar said. “However, when you are able to play against speed and ranked opponents every week there is an experience that comes along with it. When you are familiar with the energy around the tournament it becomes second nature. We are really close but we aren’t there yet.”

The Hawks will lose some key players next season. Senior back Joely Helder,

senior midfielder Monica Tice and the program’s all-time leading scorer senior forward Anna Willocks will all graduate.

Farquhar said these three players have all played key roles in growing the field hockey program into what it is today.

“The team really rallied behind this group,” Farquhar said. “They have been through so much and have been the foundation for our program the past four years. For me, it is bittersweet because they are like my own kids. But you do want to see them grow and they are ready to move on.”

Next season, the St. Joe’s field hockey program remains talented, largely due to the play of freshman forward Tonya Botherway. Botherway scored both goals against Michigan, a fitting end to a season that saw her finish third all-time in goals scored in a single season with 23.

“It has been a really good season for me,” Botherway said. “I am just lucky to have the opportunity to play on one of the top teams in the country. That is why I get those results.”

Being able to experience moments like the NCAA Tournament and playing against elite programs will prepare the team for next season. Farquhar hopes this continued success becomes the norm for the program.

“Hopefully we continue to carry a

St. Joe's field hockey celebrates their Atlantic 10 Championship. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/ THE HAWK

standard,” Farquhar said. “A level we are committed to and live up to every day.

That has been a stepping stone we have been working on five years now.”

Botherway hopes their experience this year will help them if they return to the NCAA Tournament next season.

“If we put ourselves in this position again we won’t go in nervous,” Botherway said. “I think we will have confidence from having been there before.”

Despite the season ending a couple games earlier than she wanted, Farquhar is still proud of how her team performed.

“It was an outstanding season,” Farquhar said. “We had great senior leaders. We were so hardworking and winning a second A-10 title is a huge accomplishment.

But for every team but one, it ends in a loss so I am really proud of this group.”

Lewis proves himself with City 6 Tournament win JOSEPH PANICHELLI ’20 Hawk Staff Until this past weekend, junior Tommy Lewis hadn’t traveled for a tournament with the St. Joe’s golf team the entire season.

The team holds inner squad matches every week to decide who will be sent to the upcoming tournaments. All season, Lewis kept falling short of qualifying.

“For Tommy, for whatever reason, it’s been tough,” Head Coach Bob Lynch said.

“He’s been right there. He’s been close all fall. Week in and week out, it seemed to be a stroke or two that separates him from the fifth spot for the tournaments.”

But Lewis got a break last week and qualified for the annual City 6 Tournament, which was held Nov. 10 at the Galloway National Golf Club in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

And once he began his round, Lewis proved he deserved to be there. He finished the tournament in a four-way tie for first place among 30 players, along with St. Joe’s junior Michael O’Brien and two Temple University golfers, Sam Soeth and John Barone.

“I feel like I maybe haven’t gotten as many opportunities as I should have,” Lewis said, “and this weekend, I proved myself and my abilities as a golfer.”

Lewis said he picked up golf as a way to further connect with his father, Chris Lewis. The pair both spontaneously purchased a set of clubs the summer before Lewis began high school, and they have since continued to push each other to develop their individual games.

“I remember we were on vacation when Tommy was younger, and there was a putting green, and he stayed out there for hours,” Chris Lewis said. “We both decided we wanted to pick up golf as some-

Junior Tommy Lewis prepares to hit the ball at the top of his backswing. PHOTO: SJU Athletics

thing to bond us together, and Tommy became committed.”

During his freshman year at Central Bucks East High School, in Doylestown, Pa., Lewis decided to try out for the golf team. He was the last person chosen for the varsity team, and joined a successful program comprised of talented seniors.

Through his sophomore and junior year of high school, Lewis took lessons from an instructor in the area. His technical skills and passion for the sport grew simultaneously.

When the senior team members graduated, Lewis became a team leader, and toward the end of his junior year, he began to receive interest from collegiate programs.

The University of Delaware, West Point University and the University of Tampa all expressed interest, but Lewis said St. Joe’s presented an inspiring impression and environment.

“Both of my parents went to St. Joe’s, and I really was impressed with the program they had,” Lewis said. “I met some of the guys on the team, and I felt like we really got along well.”

Lewis entered the program with a large cast of skilled golfers. Six players were brought on for the 2016-17 season, including Noah Henderson, Alec Kerr, Richard Riva, Michael O’Brien and Reed Winkler.

During Lewis’ freshman year, his teammates were encouraged that he was the right fit for the program. Senior captain Ross Pilliod said he was impressed with Lewis immediately.

“I just got that feeling that he was someone I could count on,” Pilliod said.

“Someone that would have my back, someone I could feel would be a good teammate and a good friend.”

Pilliod said he’s seen Lewis’ progress, and

has admired his work ethic, despite Lewis not qualifying for a number of tournaments.

“I know he’s been upset,” Pilliod said.

“Everyone obviously wants to be playing.

I remember telling him that I know it’s tough, but that he’ll get his shot. We would practice together basically every day, and I could see he was ready to, and really wanted to, perform.”

Pilliod was not surprised that Lewis won last weekend.

“He got his chance this weekend and killed it,” Pilliod said. “He needs to trust in himself as a player. I think if he can tap into something inside of him. There’s a lot of room for flourishing.”

Pilliod himself struggled over the weekend. Frigid weather, 30 mph winds and wet conditions from a day of rain formed hectic course conditions that created problems for everyone.

Despite this, Lewis shot a five over par at 76. Typically, Lewis said, that score wouldn’t be low enough to win a tournament.

“I adjusted my game to the conditions I was playing with, and I remained confident.” Lewis said.

Lynch said this tournament was a great finish to the fall season for Lewis, and he is excited to see how Lewis will continue to improve during the spring season.

Moving toward his senior year, Lewis said he believes more than anything, he needs to continue to succeed in the mental aspect of golf.

“I’ve always struggled with that part of the game,” Lewis said. “Part of golf is not having those negative thoughts get into your head. You can’t think of the bad outcomes that can happen. At the end, it’s all about confidence, and I know I have the ability to do it, so I need to think that way and act that way.”

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Walk-on Greg Smith fulfills Division I dreams COLLIN MESSENGER ’22 Hawk Staff Before landing himself a spot as a St. Joe’s men’s basketball walk-on, junior guard Greg Smith had an unconventional journey to playing Division I basketball.

Smith played four years of varsity basketball for Rutgers Prep High School in New Jersey, a school that frequently graduates Division I talent. He was the leading scorer his senior year, averaging 8.6 points per game.

He himself was never offered a scholarship, but Smith said playing alongside these high-caliber players gave him the confidence that he needed to know he could play on a Division I team.

“A lot of my friends played at this level,” Smith said. “Playing with them all the time made me feel like I could be in this atmosphere as well.”

Smith had to be patient to get his chance.

“I just stayed persistent,” Smith said.

“There were sometimes I didn’t want to work out throughout the process and I wasn’t really sure if I was going to play basketball, but I kept at it because I had a dream of playing Division I basketball.”

Smith came in freshman year, looking to walk onto the team. However, after doing spring workouts, he didn’t make the team.

He moved back to New Jersey at the beginning of his sophomore year to be closer to his family.

Smith tried out for the team at Rutgers, but did not make it and subsequently returned to St. Joe's.

“I came back [to St. Joe’s] last semester, tried out this year, and then, God willing, everything worked out,” Smith said.

He said these two years solidified his determination to play at the Division I level.

Smith and teammates celebrate on the bench against Old Dominion University.

Junior Greg Smith in warmups against Old Dominion University. PHOTO: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

Now that Smith is on the team, his work isn’t done. He wants to be able to support his team in every way possible.

Smith’s teammates don’t treat him like a walk-on. To them, he’s just another player on the team.

Kimble, the veteran guard of the group, said Smith still has a a vocal role and he’s not afraid to call his teammates out.

“Greg will definitely come up first to be the one to say something,” Kimble said.

Junior guard Toliver Freeman, a 2016 walk-on, said Smith’s personality meshes seamlessly with the rest of the team.

“It’s a perfect fit,” Freeman said. “Everyone loves him, he brings energy to practice, he has a great skill set. He’s just a really great

addition to the team.”

Smith said he was accepted by the guys on the team immediately.

“I’ve been friends with the guys on the team since Freshman year,” Smith said. “They welcomed me like I was any other player.”

Even while he remains a practice player for now, Smith said that he is going to continue to work hard to be prepared for whenever his number is called.

“I’m just gonna try to help in any way I can and stay ready for whenever my teammates need me,” Smith said.

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Women's basketball gains experience in Big 5 RYAN MULLIGAN ’21 Assistant Sports Editor While the St. Joe’s women’s basketball team fell to two cross-town teams, Temple University and Drexel University, to open their season, the young team garnered valuable game experience, according to senior guard Alyssa Monaghan. The Hawks fought back from early deficits against the two city rivals.

St. Joe's fell to Temple in Hagan Arena on Nov. 9 in a back and forth contest to open their season by a score of 58-52, coming back from a 9-0 deficit in the first quarter to tie the game at halftime before losing their lead in the fourth quarter.

They played again two days later on Nov. 11 against Drexel in a game which saw the Hawks fall behind 16-0 before pulling within seven points at the end of the third quarter before losing 51-34.

Monaghan was the lone senior in the starting lineup for both games. She played all 40 minutes against Temple and 35 minutes against Drexel. She will look to facilitate the offense and lead a young core of scorers throughout the season.

“I do try to encourage them throughout the game,” Monaghan said. “And also making

Senior Alyssa Monaghan inbounds the ball against Temple University. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20/THE HAWK

sure we know what to do in certain situations on offense, and getting them the ball when they’re open because they can score. Moving

Freshman Katie Mayock takes a shot against Temple.

forward, they’ll only continue to grow and I definitely have trust in all of them.”

Redshirt freshman guard Katie Jekot led the way against Temple with 16 points while fellow freshman forward Katie Mayock added eight points and five rebounds. Those two performances stuck out to Head Coach Cindy Griffin following the game, calling them “the two Katies.”

Griffin recognized the youth on the team and the difficulty opening up their careers in such an intense environment. The Hawks play their first three games against intra city schools, at Temple University, Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania.

“The only way to get experience is through experiencing it,” Griffin said. “We’re kind of throwing them into the fire right away, especially when you play local teams.”

Between the four starters that accompanied Monaghan in the team’s first two games, there was a total of 10 collegiate games played between them entering the season, all from sophomore guard Mary Sheehan. The

young team was able to experience a true college basketball environment in their first game, as students began filling the student section throughout the second half, making for a loud Hagan Arena experience.

“It was a great atmosphere to play in front of,” Monaghan said. “People were coming in for the men’s game after and so it got pretty crowded and loud. It was a lot of fun.”

Griffin said it’s great for these women because they don’t always get that big of a crowd.

“I think anytime that they can play in front of their peers and play in front of a crowd, it’s awesome and the support here at St. Joe’s has been terrific,” Griffin said.

The Hawks will look to bounce back with another Big 5 matchup, this one on Nov. 15 at the storied Palestra against the University of Pennsylvania.

“One thing I was very impressed with our team was that we battled and we battled until the end and we had a lot of fight in us,” Griffin said. “Our kids really stepped up and they played like they had been there before.”

How college athletes benefit from nutrition programs NICK KARPINSKI ’21 Sports Editor Out of the 14 teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference, only five schools, including St. Joe’s, do not have an athletics nutrition program.

Certain programs may have a dietition and/or nutritionist on staff. However, the two are not the same. In order to legally become a registered dietitian, a nutritionist must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner, J.D., is in the early stages of discussing the benefits of a nutritionist, according to SJU Athletics.

Jill Joseph, University of Pennsylvania sports nutritionist, said schools with a sports dietitian provide an advantage to their athletes.

“This is a very unique population who don’t have the same eating patterns as everyone else,” Joseph said. “It provides a reference point to both general and specific nutritional needs. It’s easy access to help their performance.”

Jim Steele, strength and conditioning manager at University of Pennsylvania, said that not having a dietitian may may present issues for an athletes’ recovery process. “[Not having a nutritionist on staff] is a huge disadvantage,” Steele said. “It’s an integrated part of training and conditioning. You need to have one in order to have a really successful program.”

Andrea Irvine, Drexel University sports dietitian, said a sports nutritionist can decrease an athlete’s risk of injury.

“We can decrease the risk of injury through educating our athletes on how to fuel and hydrate,” Irvine said. “It’s important to take in enough calories and macro nutrients to support the body.”

Steele said proper nutrition is key for what’s expected in the weight room.

“If athletes aren’t fueling and hydrating their bodies for the demands that are expected, they’re not going to be successful,” Steele said. “The risk of injury goes up.”

Joseph said that although sports dietetics in general is still a developing field, the most competitive schools have one or more on staff.

“It’s still a growing field, but it’s definitely a disadvantage not to have one because so many schools have sports dietitians,” Joseph said.

While an athlete does have to execute the dietitian-made meal plan, Irvine said it’s not difficult to get them to follow meal instructions.

“These athletes are competitive,” Irvine said. “They’re very willing. It’s not a punishment to come see the dietitian. They want to

win, so they want to do anything they can to get an edge over their competitors.”

From a strength and conditioning perspective, without a nutritionist, Steele said nutrition is guesswork.

“There are plenty of misconceptions [in regard to nutrition],” Steele said. “Now, [with a nutritionist], we have solid information.

There’s someone certified that knows what works and what doesn’t.”

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Redshirt sophomore Charlie Brown Jr. wore a shoe with the message "stop gun violence" on Nov. 12 against Monmouth University. PHOTOS: LUKE MALANGA ’20 / THE HAWK

Hawks handwrite messages on shoes for gameday NICK KARPINSKI ’21 Sports Editor Redshirt sophomore forward Charlie Brown Jr., graduate transfer guard Troy Holston and sophomore forward Taylor Funk coordinated their shoes to match what’s important to them: family members, classmates and social issues.

Brown and Holston wrote “7/28”, “RIP Jackie” and “60 years” on their shoes, it was in remembrance of Brown’s grandmother, who died at the age of 60.

“That was how old my grandma was when she died,” Brown said. “I write on my shoes, everything I do is for her.”

Holston also had “RIP PA” written on

his shoes, commemorating his grandfather, who died last year.

“I put him on my shoes so I always keep him with me,” Holston said.

Before the game, Brown posted a separate picture of his shoes on twitter and Instagram. “Stop gun violence” was transcribed at the bottom of them. He wore those same shoes against Monmouth University on Nov. 12.

“We don’t see what’s going on in the world,” Brown said. “I just try my best to promote positivity and draw attention to what’s currently going on.”

Redshirt junior guard Lamarr Kimble said it’s important to talk about issues going on in the world, especially in a locker

Brown wore shoes with handwritten messages on Nov. 9 against Old Dominion University.

room setting.

“We don’t just stick to basketball [on this team], we’re also people at the end of the day,” Kimble said. “If there’s any way we can put a spotlight on issues in today’s world, that’s what we’re trying to do.”

Kimble said he’s searching for an important issue that he connects with to showcase on his own shoes.

“Of course everything that is going on in the world right now is important,” Kimble said. “There are just some things that are more emotionally important to me than others. I want to go figure out what I really want the people to see and take focus to.”

Funk had students from his floor in Rashford Hall write their initials on his

shoes. He wanted to shake the image of Division I basketball players thinking that they’re better than everyone else on campus.

“I just had whoever wanted to write their initials on put them on,” Funk said. “It was a fun thing to do with the people on my floor.”

Holston said that that he and Brown plan to continue wearing shoes with handwritten messages throughout the rest of the season.

“Me and Charlie for the most part write on our shoes, even on the new shoes I got,” Holston said. “It’s just a thing that we do. A piece of us is on our shoes from our past or our family or something that is very close to us.”

Sophomore Taylor Funk wore shoes initialed by students on his floor in Rashford Hall.