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Main campus move

Career Development Center moves to Cardinal Residence property KATRYNA PERERA ’16 News Editor

Matthew Erlandson, ‘18, explores the Appropriated Book art gallery in Boland Hall on Monday, Oct. 19.

Photo by Matthew Haubenstein, M.A. ’15

Withstanding the test of time A look into trends of language learning CAT COYLE ’16 Editor in Chief It’s no secret that more people are speaking Español in the United States. In the past thirty years, the amount of people in the U.S. learning a language has more than doubled.

And language learning at Saint Joseph’s University generally follows this national pattern, said Thomas Buckley, Ph.D., assistant professor of German and chair of modern and classical languages.

In 1980, 378,952 people in the U.S. studied Spanish, but by 2013 that number had risen to 790,756, according to a Modern Language Association study.

This explosion of Spanish language study most likely correlates with the increased population of native speakers in the U.S. When a language is spoken more often, some see it as a more practical course of study, Daniel said.

“Spanish is here to stay,” Buckley said.

But while more and more seats in Spanish 101 fill quickly, not all modern languages are seeing upward growth. French, for example, has seen a 20.1 percent decrease in study since 1980, according to the MLA. This semester, the current French enrollment, or total number of seats occupied in French classes at St. Joe’s, is 151.

In the fall of 2013, that figure was 184, and in 2002 there were 238 students learning French, according to Robert Daniel Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor of French.

At the moment, the university has about nine French majors and about 10 minors, Daniel said. Because the program does not have huge enrollments, the department is unable to offer a large number of upper-division courses. But there are some benefits to such a different environment, he said.

“Because we are so small, we can devote significant attention to each student, and we do try to offer the courses that are going to be most satisfying or most useful for the students,” Daniel said.

‘The world according to me’ The ever-changing world of politics is at least partly to

blame for these shifting numbers. In the last century, German was considered “the language to learn,” until two catastrophic world wars drew it all to an effective halt, Buckley said.

At this point, Buckley is the only full-time German faculty member at Saint Joseph’s.

“My situation is completely unusual,” Buckley said. “It poses certain challenges.”

One of those is the pedagogical disadvantage: having only one professor means only one perspective on a given subject or language, he said.

“The world according to me, after a while, is not the world,” Buckley said.

This semester the German department has added another professor to teach a second level course. Buckley is now attempting to arrange the courses in a way that will allow students to experience at least two different professors during their German studies.

And any given geographical region has varying levels of language popularity. At Saint Joseph’s, Italian is the second-most studied language. One possible reason for this is a large amount of incoming students with Italian heritage that express interest in learning their ancestors’ language, Buckley said.

In addition to the well-known and largely offered modern languages, the university also offers Russian, a program that is still “really quite tiny,” Buckley said.

The growing Chinese program, initiated in 2000 under Thomas Donahue, Ph.D., who was then department chair, is seen as immensely practical for those in the Saint Joseph’s international business program, Daniel noted.

Both have been dubbed as ‘critical languages’ that the U.S. government has encouraged citizens to study.

In fall of 2013, there were only 35 students learning Chinese, Daniel said. “When Chinese started, it was a really small program,” Daniel said. “We had intermediate level Continued LANGUAGE, Pg. 3

The main campus of Saint Joseph’s University has a few new residents. Moving officially on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Career Development Center is now permanently located on the Cardinal Residence Property and is open for business.

As soon as students or employers enter the building there is a waiting space with a “Genius Bar,” which will soon be set up with iPads for students and employers to use while waiting for interviews and workshops.

All the interview rooms are located along the main corridor of the building, and according to Trish Shafer, executive director of the Career Development Center, this set-up is something different than what they were accustomed to in their old residence in Moore Hall.

In the old space not all the interview rooms were located in the same area, and this separation caused a problem for both students and employers, Shafer said.

“You had to run [through] a maze to even find them,” Shafer said.

There is also a collaboration space and kitchen located at the back of the new building on the first floor. This space, according to Shafer, will be used to hold workshops, employer luncheons, and small information sessions.

All of the technology in the new space was donated by a family from the Loyola Society which is a group of philanthropic supporters of the university.

Continued CAREER, Pg. 3

Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19

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Oct. 21, 2015

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Department of Public Safety reports (Oct. 2-Oct.14) Oct. 2 Public Safety was notified of a student possessing alcohol in Rashford Hall. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified of an activated fire alarm inside the Barbelin/Lonergan building. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated accidentally. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a student possessing drug paraphernalia in Rashford Hall. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the paraphernalia. Residence Life was notified.

Oct. 3 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding an odor of marijuana coming from a room in Sullivan Hall.

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

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

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

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Oct. 4 Public Safety was notified regarding a disorderly St. Joe’s student in the lobby of Lancaster Court Hastings. Public Safety Officers responded. Residence Life was notified and responded.

Public Safety was notified of a St. Joe’s student being punched in the arm by an unknown individual near the area of Cardinal Avenue and City Avenue. Public Safety Officers responded, but were unable to locate the individual. The student was not injured and refused medical assistance. No police report has been filed at this time.

Public Safety was notified in regards to two St. Joe’s students being assaulted at an off campus location near the area of the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue by another group of St. Joe’s students. Public Safety Officers responded along with the Philadelphia Police. Both students sustained minor injuries and were taken to Lankenau Hospital. The incident was reported to the Philadelphia Police and is under investigation.

Oct. 5

Public Safety was notified of a student possessing alcohol in the Lancaster Court Weymouth Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol.

Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a suspicious package inside a classroom in Merion Hall. Public Safety Officers responded, along with Lower Merion Police. The package, which posed no danger, was seized by the Lower Merion Police.

The incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified regarding a disorderly male (Saint Joseph’s visitor) in the lobby of the McShain Residence Center. Public Safety Officers responded and escorted the individual off campus without incident. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a student possessing drug paraphernalia in Lannon Hall. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the paraphernalia. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5600 block of Woodcrest Avenue. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Oct. 6 Public Safety was of an unknown person vandalizing two stone flower containers outside of Wolfington Hall. Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 7 Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student of an unknown person removing his unattended backpack from the Campion Student Center. The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 8 Public Safety was notified of an activated fire alarm inside Villiger Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a vapor smoker. Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 9 Public Safety was notified of an activated fire alarm inside Villiger Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a vapor smoker. Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 13 Public Safety was notified of a small grass fire near Sullivan Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the fire was created by three St. Joe’s students attempting to make a pit fire. The fire was extinguished. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified of an odor of gas outside of Villiger Hall. Public Safety Officers responded to the area.

Facilities Management was notified. Peco was notified and responded.

Oct. 14 Public Safety was notified of an activated fire alarm inside of the Merion Gardens Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a pull station being accidentally knocked off the wall. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to an unknown person removing her bicycle, which was secured to a bike rack outside of Hagan Arena. The incident is under investigation.

NEWS BRIEFS Helpful bacteria discovered

University Cork College in Cork Ireland recently performed a small study of healthy men. From this study, researchers discovered that the harmless bacteria Bifidobacterium longum 1714 can help brain activity.

Stress and memory levels were tested with positive results. (Guardian)

Upcoming Home Athletic Events Sat., Oct. 24 - Field Hockey vs. Davidson, Noon (Ryan Field) Men’s & Women’s Rowing at Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, All Day Sun., Oct. 25 - Field Hockey vs. Georgetown, 2 p.m. (Ryan Field) Thu., Oct. 29 - Basketball “Sneak Peek”, 6:30 p.m. (Hagan Arena) Women’s Soccer vs. Massachusetts, 7p.m.

(Sweeney Field)

Democratic debate

After the first Democratic Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Oct. 13, polls revealed that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not see a jump in the polls, while Senator Bernie Sanders has seen a five point increase since mid-September.

There is still no word on whether or not Vice President Joseph Biden will enter the race. (CNN)

One step closer to ‘El Chapo’

Authorities are one step closer to finding infamous drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, as he recently sustained injuries while running from authorities. Guzman escaped from a maximum-security prison in December, and officials have used the recently gained evidence to center in on the northwestern part of Mexico. (CNN)

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U.S. and Spain agree to nuclear clean up

In Madrid, an agreement was signed by John Kerry and José Manuel García-Margallo on Oct. 19. The document stated that the U.S. would clean up the B-52 bomber that was carrying nuclear weapons, and crashed in Palmores Spain in 1966. The collected radioactive material will be shipped to an area in Nevada that is capable of storing the materials.

(Guardian)

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Students gain easier access to career resources Continued from CAREER Pg.1

The demolition of the old space and subsequent construction of the new space , according to Alexander Oleykowski, construction project manager began in June.

Due to the building’s age and its original structure, there were some unanticipated challenges, which caused the project to go over the budgeted amount, Shafer said.

But Oleykowski was unable to provide an exact number for the exact cost of the project.

Shafer explained that when the project was it the initial phases, directors and employees of the center were able to give some input. A big feature on their wish list was to have a sense of nature and comfort that exists throughout the building.

“Something that’s really important to us is for employers to have comfortable spaces when interviewing candidates,” said Shafer. “It’s important for the candidates to not feel confined, cold, [or] hot.” “[From] everywhere nature comes inside,” she continued and pointed out that with the exception of two rooms, every other interview room in the new building has a window with natural light flowing through.

“We can see the outside from virtually every space in this building and it just makes a difference,” said Shafer.

“It’s bright, it’s airy, [and] it shows, I think, [to] the employers and the students that the university is serious about their career development and their career path.”

Shafer explained that the transition was in fact not sudden at all, but rather “a long time coming,” as one of the first

requests to move the career center was filed back in 1990.

One of these reasons for the delay in the moving process was the multiple logistical problems encountered with Moore Hall, such as spacing and layout Shafer said.

Jean Burke, administrative assistant of the center, reiterated these problems saying.

“Sometimes we had to kick people out of their offices because we had more employers than we had space for them,” Burke said.

Shafer explained that she also heard many complaints from students about the remoteness of Moore Hall relative to main campus.

“It was not convenient, it was not a place that you could stop in when you had time between classes,” Shafer said, adding, “I do believe here we will have a lot more walk-in traffic.”

Students, when asked, expressed delight at the new location.

“It’s definitely better for it to be on campus,” said Dan Cofone, ’16, “It’s a centralized location and all students can get to it… I think its better now because students don’t have to travel far to get there.”

The new home of Career Development Center was previously a garage used by residents of the Cardinal Center, when the university did not own the property.

Students were alerted to the move last week through an email..

The center is to host an Open House on Oct. 29 at 11 a.m., where students cansee the new space and meet the career services staff.

Intimate study experience stems from shrinking modern language enrollment Continued from LANGUAGE, Pg. 1 classes with four students, but it did build up over time.”

‘An independent approach’ Lindsay Stamer, ’16, entered St. Joe’s as a math major, after studying Latin for four years in high school.

“I switched over to [ancient studies] in a week,” she said. “I couldn’t picture myself not taking Latin anymore.”

Stamer intends to teach high school Latin after graduation. At Saint Joseph’s she has also taken Ancient Greek, and is currently enrolled in an upper-division Spanish class.

Like many of their modern counterparts, Latin and other ancient languages have had little to no growth in recent years. In 2013, 27,192 people in the U.S. were studying Latin, nearly matching the

25,019 learners 33 years prior, according to the MLA. “It’s a different world than 30, 40, 50 years ago, when we had a large part of the study body coming out of high schools that offered Latin,” Buckley said.

But for Stamer, who has rotated between three Latin professors during her three years at Saint Joseph’s, the intimate class environment has led to a more gratifying experience.

“All of the students in the program are very close, and work very closely and independently with our teachers,” Stamer said. “My teacher took me out to lunch at Landmark the other day because I don’t have him for class this semester, and I feel like not many programs have those kinds of relationships.”

Photos by Matthew Haubenstein ’15 and Joey Toczylowski ’19

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Oct. 21, 2015

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Editorial Talkin’ about our generation EDITOR IN CHIEF Cat Coyle ’16 MANAGING EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 FACULTY ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Katryna Perera ’16 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Ana Faguy ’19 OPINIONS EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Kelly Wittman ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Christy Selagy ’16 PHOTO EDITOR Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ’17 ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Gianna Melendez ’16 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

“People try to put us down, just because we get around… Why don’t you all fade away, and don’t try to dig what we all say?”

These lyrics, from The Who’s 1965 hit “My Generation” are just as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. The 1960s was a decade full of change, where the actions of the younger generations provoked disapproving comments from the older generations—the impacts of the generational gap that we still endure today.

While our generation is not quite as radical in some senses—there seems to be less drug use and protesting—we still have, for whatever reason, earned the disapproval of the generations that have come before us. They call us—the millennials—lazy and entitled, and constantly say how much easier we have it, compared to what they went through.

The people who complain about our generation are missing a major point, though.

The fact that we have far more advanced technology does not mean that we have an easier time. In fact, the various programs and devices that we have access to have the potential to make things far more difficult.

Since we grew up during the advent of technology, we’re expected to be able to operate any of it flawlessly, regardless of whether or not we have relevant experience. We’re expected to have very specific knowledge, and if we don’t have it, we have to teach ourselves.

We are educated differently than those in our older generations, but that doesn’t mean that we have it any easier. Once we get to college, there are high expectations for us, higher than any generation before us.

As young adults, we’re supposed to know exactly what we want to do with our lives.

We’re also supposed to maintain flawless grades, participate in as many activities as possible, get a job, (possibly) meet a partner, and—on top of all that—teach ourselves how to survive as adults.

We have not even hit our mid-20’s, and we’re expected to have everything together.

We’re expected to know everything. And we try to. But while we may look like we have our lives together, we’re drowning under the pressure of the expectations we’re supposed to meet.

Since the things that our elders expect us to do are often far out of our reach, we’ve figured out a way to circumvent the stress: creating our own expectations.

Many young people are starting their own businesses, solely because they’re unsure of whether they’ll be able to get a job elsewhere.

It seems as though the majority of entry-level positions require anywhere between three to five years of experience; we can’t apply for these jobs, because getting the prerequisites are impossible. As a result, we’re creating our place in the world.

For example, read the story of Void Press on page nine, which was co-founded

by Saint Joseph’s University student Gabrielle Sallard, ’19. Sallard is just one of several millennials that is taking the initiative to start their own business, rather than waiting around for an opportunity to find them.

We have the skill set and the drive necessary to achieve our dreams, so why not pursue them?

This may sound entitled, but more than anything, it’s resourceful, which is not a

word that’s too frequently used to describe millennials.

While people may describe millennials as entitled, self-centered, and lacking in ambition, Hawk Hill as a whole easily disproves this theory.

Our peers at Saint Joseph’s University are incredibly driven. Any student you talk to will likely be a part of at least one club, sport, or organization on campus.

Hawks bring the meaning magis to life through their dedication to keep doing more. The student body here is full of people who are striving for more, and doing whatever they can to achieve their goals.

Whether these goals are academic, spiritual, or otherwise, St. Joe’s students will reach them.

Even though the majority of us are a part of the millennial generation, we are constantly stretching and breaking down the stereotype of us. As millennials, and as Hawks, we are continually working to do our best, to do good for others, and to achieve our goals.

Regardless of what other generations may have to say about us, at least we know that they’re wrong.

They may have set the expectations, but we’re raising the bar.

While there is a huge gap between the generations, as a result of the rapidly changing technology, we still have the chance to show the world that we aren’t what people claim that we are.

We’re not lazy. We’re not entitled. We’re driven.

And we’ll change the world.

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-The Hawk Staff

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Career Development Center moves closer to campus

After a long tenure in Moore Hall, the Saint Joseph’s University Career Development Center has moved to the main part of our campus. The center is now occupying a building on the grounds of the Cardinal’s Mansion—known as the admissions office—so everyone has easier access to their services.

Drive-thru Starbucks

As college students, coffee pretty much runs through our veins. Between classes, meetings, homework, and numerous extracurricular activities, we need as much caffeine as we can get. Now, your coffee fix just got more convenient: a drive-thru Starbucks recently opened on City Avenue. With fall coming on strong, you can now take a quick drive down City Ave, and just across from HoneyGrow, get a pumpkin spice latte without leaving the comfort of your warm, toasty car.

Tracy Morgan stars on SNL in an epic 30 Rock reunion

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Tracy Morgan made his triumphant return to “Saturday Night Live.” After a traffic accident in June 2014 that left him in a coma for about two weeks and several broken bones, he underwent months of rehab so that he could continue recovering from the accident. Prior to the tragedy, Morgan was a cast member of SNL and starred in “30 Rock,” playing a slightly more outrageous version of himself. The “30 Rock” cast reunited on Saturday night to welcome Morgan back home to his rightful place on the SNL stage.

Sjuwireless

“Is the wifi seriously down again?” is probably one of the most frequently asked questions on the St. Joe’s campus. The upperclassmen among us remember the Great Midterm Panic of spring 2014—that one time the internet stopped working in the middle of midterms week. The wifi connection has always been spotty at best, but now, things are so much worse. Sjuwireless is a network that covers the whole school, so why do we have to reconnect to the wireless when we switch buildings? And why does this take so long? If IT could look into this, it’d make our lives a whole lot easier.

Disappearance of the Wolfington trees

St. Joe’s often prides itself on being a green, open campus. But over fall break, St. Joe’s got rid of the beautiful trees near Wolfington Hall. Prior to their devastating demise, the trees helped to create the perfect studying atmosphere/photo spot/meeting place. Now, much to the chagrin of many students, they are gone.

Weepy freshman month

Fall is, for most of us, the season of sweaters, bonfires and Halloween movies. For some people, though, things are not as warm and cozy as they would like to think. Many freshmen come to Hawk Hill with their high school sweetheart. If things work out for them, that’s great. But, statistically, fall is the season—more specifically, Thanksgiving break—during which freshman couples break up. The separation is too much, or they found someone else, or a relationship is taking too much time; regardless, while it may be cuffing season for the upperclassmen, some freshmen might be walking around a little more teary than usual.

-The Hawk Staff

Oct. 21, 2015

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, In a recent article titled, “What do you do with a BA in English?” Katherine Grygo, ’16, makes a compelling case for why students should choose majors based on their passions, not based on what they think would look good on a resume. We wholeheartedly agree with her argument, which echoes the advice we have offered our advisees for years: One of the primary objectives of an undergraduate degree is to learn how to think critically, and your major only matters inasmuch as you’re more likely to engage in the critical thought process in an area in which you have interest.

No major at Saint Joseph’s University is a wasted major; all majors have curricula vetted by university governance bodies and are taught and administered by committed and passionate faculty. So we were saddened when we read that there are apparently some students on campus who view

the major we developed and in which we teach, Leadership, Ethics, & Organizational Sustainability (LEO), as a “joke major.” LEO students learn leadership approaches to help organizations be more ethical and more sustainable, and our students are recruited by companies for internships and full-time employment because they learn how to think systemically about complex problems. For example, Chrissy Szostak ’14 (a LEO major) recently initiated and led a project for Hannaford Supermarket that resulted in providing an estimated 22 million meals to food-insecure families, saving 20,000 tons of food from landfills, and saving nearly $2 million, all by diverting surplus food from going to the dump to go instead to local food pantries.

There are many more stories we could tell about students improving organizations across many industries and communities (because LEO prepares students to lead in multiple settings) through the rigorous lessons they

learned in the LEO program. The LEO major is perfectly aligned with the university’s mission of providing a “rigorous, student-centered education,” developing a “commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.” Faculty from other “joke” majors on campus could say the same exact thing. We would hope, if students catch themselves thinking that their friend is in a “joke” major, they instead work to learn more about that major and how it works for their friend.

Michael Alleruzzo, M.B.A., visiting professor, Ron Dufresne, Ph.D., Elena Lvina, Ph.D., John Neiva, Ph.D., David Steingard, Ph.D., and Ken Weidner, Ph.D. Faculty, Leadership, Ethics, & Organizational Sustainability program

Save the woman, not the ta-ta’s

The problem with sexualizing breast cancer awareness ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor Image courtesy of Creative Commons

As mostly everyone is well aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over their lifetimes. The ACS estimates that, over the course of 2015, about 231,840 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 40,290 women will die as a result of the disease.

As soon as the calendar flips to October, there’s an explosion of pink: t-shirts, ribbons, bracelets, socks, and anything else you could possibly imagine.

While all of this pink can get a little repetitive after a while—especially if, like me, pink isn’t your favorite color—the majority of these pink products are doing some good: the proceeds from some of them go toward breast cancer research and awareness.

However, while I think any sort of fundraising to help eliminate cancer of any sort is a great idea, some of the ways people are choosing to raise awareness about breast cancer are questionable.

Take, for example, No Bra Day. Observed this year on Oct. 13, participants are encouraged to take a picture of themselves braless, and post the photo on social media with the tag #nobraday.

This event is somehow supposed to raise awareness about breast cancer. What good does taking off your bras do for women who have been diagnosed with this disease?

One Twitter user suggested that instead of No Bra Day, the day should be used as “Schedule a Mammogram Day,” so that there is actually a chance of helping someone who could potentially have breast cancer.

In addition to No Bra Day, there are also various campaigns (I use that term very, very loosely) that are claiming to raise awareness for breast cancer. Among them? “Save the ta-ta’s,” and “I love boobies,” the latter of which is run by the Keep a Breast Foundation.

These so-called organizations raise money for breast cancer research (don’t get me wrong, this is a great cause, and one that hits close to home), but some of their ways of raising awareness are completely inappropriate.

They are sexualizing a deadly disease.

Breasts are already over-sexualized, but turning breast cancer into “saving the boobies” is ignoring the most important part of the equation: the woman to whom the breasts belong.

The way that people are trying to raise funds and awareness—and succeeding in doing so—is only continuing the long-standing trend of sexualizing women in situations that are not sexual in the slightest.

Women who are battling breast cancer, as well as those who have survived it, are

dealing with enough. Reducing these women to sexual objects in order to sell bracelets is sickening.

When you purchase one of the “Save the ta-ta’s” or “I love boobies” bracelets, you’re contributing to this ridiculous, and to be honest, downright offensive, trend. You’re complying with sexualizing women who are suffering from a deadly disease.

Take a moment and think about this. When you say “save the ta-ta’s,” you’re saying that the only part of a woman that matters is her breasts. Not the fact that she may have a family, or a career, or that she has a whole life ahead of her to live. No, just her breasts.

You’re saying that the intellect of the woman isn’t worth saving, or her personality, or her dreams. A woman could be dying of breast cancer, but in purchasing and wearing these bracelets, you’re reducing thousands of sick women to sexual objects.

As a friend and relative of several people who have survived different types of cancer, I am deeply offended that people think that sexualizing a disease—and subsequently, making money off of it—is something that is acceptable.

I find it appalling that people are profiting off of disease. I can’t even imagine what breast cancer survivors think of all this.

Women suffering from breast cancer aren’t just breasts. They’re not your funny wordplay, or pun, or just another pink ribbon. They are people. People with families, and loved ones, and dreams. With lives to live, if they survive.

Your bracelet about loving boobies isn’t helping them. Your braless selfie really isn’t supporting women who are fighting the disease. Wearing a bracelet or NOT wearing a bra does nothing to forward the research or awareness of breast cancer.

Instead of continuing to sexualize women and reduce them to objects, even as they’re suffering from disease and fighting for their lives, do something more.

Sure, your boobies bracelet might seem cool, but your money would be better spent donating directly to the ACS. Breast cancer isn’t cute, or sexy, or anything except horrible. The women suffering from it deserve encouragement and the utmost respect, not people making light of their disease.

I’m not saying not to buy products whose proceeds go toward breast cancer awareness and research. Just look into what you’re doing before you buy something. Be aware that what you’re purchasing or wearing is actually something supportive, rather than something that is sexualizing and objectifying a very real disease.

October is for breast cancer awareness. There’s a key word in there, and it’s not the breasts. Remember that this is about more than braless pictures or funny bracelets. It’s about the fight against cancer and helping to save lives.

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Oct. 21, 2015

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The real truth about real numbers Math is fun?

SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff Image courtesy of Creative Commons

During an SI session I was running a few weeks ago, I tried to tell the students I was tutoring that proofs are the fun part of math.

The looks I got from the room full of non-math majors is probably mirrored on many of your faces right now. However, I will stand by my assertion that math is a beautiful and creative subject that can be both fascinating and fun.

I like to think that many people’s experiences with math are something like my own experience playing the clarinet.

When I first joined my middle school’s band and took home my very own clarinet, it was fun and exciting, and I was very motivated to practice and learn the notes required to play “Hot Cross Buns” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I was like the young child learning to count, and add, and multiply for the first time. It was all so new and exciting that I didn’t mind putting in the time it took memorize everything.

However, as time went on, there were more notes to learn, scales to memorize, and harder songs to play, which had to be practiced again and again. For some people, this stage is a necessary and worthwhile step as they strive to master the instrument so that even the hardest songs come naturally, and endeavor to conquer musical theory in hopes of writing their own songs someday.

I did not make it through this stage in learning the clarinet. In the midst of practicing scales and squeaking through songs, I lost interest in the art of playing the instrument.

(To be honest, I don’t think my parents were all too upset about that.)

In math, this make-or-break stage is comprised of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and a number of other mathematical fields studied by math majors at the college level.

Unfortunately, just as I lost interest in clarinet, this stage is where many people lose interest in math.

In the midst of memorizing trigonometric identities and practicing techniques for integration, the possibility of using this knowledge to do anything new might seem unimaginable. To mathematicians, the possibility of proving new results and techniques makes it all worthwhile.

At Saint Joseph’s University, we call the general math courses for non-math and science majors “math beauty” courses, a name that I find quite fitting.

To me, math is just as beautiful and creative as music or another art, and the way in which math can be used to describe the world is simply fascinating.

However, because so many people have such a strong prejudice against math, it is hard for me to describe to others the beauty that I see. You merely have to mention the word math, and people have already decided that there is no way they’ll be interested in what you have to say.

For example, take the math beauty course “Whole Truth About Whole Numbers.”

This course is an introduction to concepts from one of my favorite branches of mathematics: number theory. I’m sure that many students who take this course look at is as just a set of computations to remember how to do and proofs to try to memorize, and just a course they have to get through to fulfill the requirement.

However, in the bigger picture, this course is exposure to just a fraction of the countless patterns that exist in the system of numbers we use and take for granted every day.

Further, it shows how many of these patterns we can prove to be irrefutably true given just a few facts glued together with a bit of logic.

I see the sheer number of patterns we can find in just the whole numbers, both simple and complex, as absolutely awe-inspiring.

What’s even more inspiring is the fact that each and every one of these patterns was discovered by some mathematician, creatively fitting together the facts and theories of those mathematicians before her. Someday, I hope to be one of these people. I hope to add a new and beautiful result to some mathematical field, pushing beyond the boundaries of our current knowledge.

While I doubt that this article has filled anyone with a sudden burning passion for math, I hope it might at least help people look at math with less critical eyes. Just because you’ll never have to take a math class again doesn’t make the subject boring or useless.

Math is somebody’s art, and its practice deserves the respect of a perfectly played symphony.

From Paris, with love

You’re walking and the streets are full of strangers Contrasting homesickness with the value of experience SARA LEONETTI ’17 Hawk Staff Image courtesy of Creative Commons

Depending on your perspective, the most daunting aspect about studying abroad is spending an extraordinarily long period of time away from home.

But, the good news is that it goes by really fast—unfortunately way faster than you’d imagine. I’ve been in Paris for 41 days, and I have exactly 62 days left. It feels like the time is flying by.

Learning from people who live in completely different ways has always been considered a valuable experience, and from where I am right now, I cannot believe that most people never do it.

Of course, studying abroad is scary at first, and you miss your family and your friends, but conquering those fears and learning how to be independent from your loved ones will teach you more about yourself and about the world than you could ever imagine.

Studying abroad makes you so much stronger, and you see your whole life differently. You know that when you get back to your life at home, everyone and everything will be there waiting for you. For now, though, it’s so important to have this experience so that one day you can look back on this and see how much it really changed you.

Before you leave to study abroad, you go to a meeting about culture shock and depression, byproducts that often

comes from being far away from home for an extended period of time.

There’s a simple paradox most study abroad students experience. That first night is hard, partially because of exhaustion (jet lag is so real, and so terrible) and partially from being unexplainably overwhelmed by everything.

The next two weeks are fun and exciting. Around week three, everything loses its foreign aspect and the homesickness sets in: cue depression.

I must be incredibly lucky: I am almost six weeks in, and I have yet to experience this depression. I miss my family and friends more than words can express, and I wish that they could all come here and experience for themselves everything I’ve been telling them about. However, as much as I miss them, I’m having fun.

But I have moments of missing my loved ones back home, usually when I have something I want to tell them and my calls and texts go unanswered. It’s difficult finding time to talk to someone when you’re living in a time zone six hours ahead. Luckily, my homesickness doesn’t last very long, and I’m quickly back to loving every second of being abroad.

The trick to combatting homesickness is to just keep yourself busy. Experience new things. If you can avoid sit-

ting around all the time, you won’t keep thinking about how much you miss everyone at home.

Over the course of my time here I’ve learned so much.

Study abroad programs really allow for self-discovery and a widening of perspective. Its hard to imagine anything that would persuade me to give this experience up.

A few days ago, I was talking to one of my program leaders, Laurie. She’s amazing; she’s like everyone’s standin mom. We were getting coffee in Café de Flore, which is famous for its clientele of celebrated writers, artists, and philosophers. It’s also where Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir met (#relationshipgoals).

Laurie was telling me about when she and her husband temporarily relocated to Denmark for his job, and how she also suffered from homesickness while she was there. Her advice? Immerse yourself in your new culture, and make the new place your second home. When you return to that place later on, you’ll feel like you never left.

I love Paris so much, and it definitely does feel like a home away from home. I know that I’ll be homesick for Paris when I leave, but I also know that I’ll eventually be coming back.

62 days and counting! À bientôt!

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The Winning Question Democratic presidential candidates are asked the question of the campaign: Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?

MARIA SPIRK ’17 Special to the Hawk Last week, the nation got the first glimpse of the Democratic presidential candidates during the Democratic National Debate.

Five candidates took the stage: frontrunners former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, as well as Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, former Virginia Senator Jim Webb, and former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee.

First off, the demeanor of this debate was vastly different from the previous Republican debates. With fewer candidates, it was easier to control and hear multiple answers to the questions.

The candidates respected one other throughout the debate. This was very different than the circus that was the Republican debates, during which they tore apart each other’s views. Save for Webb, who continuously interrupted to demand more time to speak, things ran fairly smoothly.

Anderson Cooper, the moderator of the debate, did not hold back from asking the tough questions at the start.

Clinton, in reference to her changing positions on various issues, was asked, “Will you say anything to get elected?”

Cooper asks Sanders how a socialist could be elected in the United States.

Chafee was asked about how he has only been a Democrat for the past two years, and how voters know he will not flip flop his political allegiances again.

O’Malley was questioned on how he can run a country, given the state that Baltimore was in during his time as mayor.

Finally, Webb was asked about his reference to affirmative action as “state sponsored racism.”

While these pointed questions led to interesting responses at the beginning of the debate, many of the other issues discussed were interesting, too.

The usual topics, including gun control, education, and foreign policy, were discussed soon after the debate began.

In my opinion, the most interesting question of the night was asked by Sterling Arthur Wilkins, a student at Drake University Law School. His video inquiry was chosen

Grinds My Gears

from thousands of entries to be asked at the debate. Wilkins asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?”

Many people do not see the importance behind this question. It seems obvious that yes, all lives matter. Why care more about a single group?

However, the Black Lives Matter movement delves deeper into this issue. It forces people to recognize the fact that for centuries in this country, black lives were not valued.

The movement also challenges the systemic racism that continues to exist today, and calls for solidarity between all people.

Essentially, the movement is stating that all people are equal. So yes, all lives matter.

However, when one group experiences a greater disparate impact, all people then must work together to identify this problem and work to change it.

The candidates, for the most part, more or less answered with that conclusion. Without hesitation, Sanders answered that black lives matter.

He had the strongest position directly acknowledging the reality of institutional racism. He answered most confidently and appeared sincere because he did not dance around a direct answer, unlike the other candidates.

O’Malley also stated that black lives matter, and that both race relations and criminal justice reform in the United States need to be discussed.

The rest of the candidates shied away from definitively answering the question, and essentially said that black lives matter, but also that all lives matter.

Webb attempted to work a personal story about his interactions with African Americans into his answer.

Clinton discussed different criminal justice reform measures that could be implemented to curb some of the major issues concerning police brutality. However, the issue needs to be directly addressed.

Given the Black Lives Matter movement and how it has developed over the last year, it will be interesting to see whether more discussion over this topic arises. It absolutely needs to. The answers given allowed only a glimpse at some of the solutions that may be implemented moving forward in the presidential race.

‘You’re wearing that?’

The problem with outfit-shaming KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff

It’s that time of year, folks.

The days are shorter, leaves are starting to fall to the ground, and the temperature is slowly dropping.

These changes mean it’s time to break out the sweaters, jeans, flannels, riding boots, and leggings. People are beginning to sport their favorite hoodies and long-sleeved shirts.

Everyone starts to pack away their sundresses and shorts, and trade them in for articles of clothing that will keep them warm on the brisk fall days, as well as the soon-to-be freezing winter ones.

This is also the time of year when everybody seems to channel their inner Joan Rivers and become honorary hosts of “Fashion Police,” giving their two cents about what others are sporting on campus.

From personal observations, I find that most students tend to either dress-up for class—for women this can mean jeans, a nice blouse, and flats; for men, jeans, a button down, and boat shoes—or dress casually—for women some form of leggings and an oversized sweatshirt; for men sweatpants and sneakers.

In my experience, I have overheard (and been a part of) conversations in the classroom where people judge others on how dressed up or dressed down they are.

For some reason, we waste our time thinking about the way other people dress.

Why does it matter that Sally is sporting a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants (fondly known as a “groutfit”) to her 9 a.m. biology class on Monday morning? Why do people question John for wearing khakis and a button down to his Thursday night class? Do we really have nothing better to think about than these mundane topics?

You will never spot me on campus donning sweats and a hoodie, mainly because I don’t own sweats, but partially because I’m not particularly comfortable sporting sweats.

People frequently ask why I’m always “dressed up,” and my initial thought is “Why do you care?” However, because my mother sent me to cotillion and its ingrained in my nature, I respond, “It’s just the way I like to dress.”

Sometimes people aren’t satisfied with that answer, and other times they simply nod and move on to a different topic of conversation. I do not wear the clothes I wear in order to impress others or to “preserve” an image. I dress this way because it is what makes me feel comfortable.

People should be able to dress however they please, and wear whatever makes them feel comfortable, without fearing the glares from the entire campus. A guy is a not slob or lazy if he comes to class in pajama bottoms and a raggedy t-shirt. A girl is not uptight and pretentious when she walks into her 8 a.m. with perfect hair and makeup, and wearing a matching sweater set.

Even if we do not particularly agree with someone’s fashion choice, it’s best to keep the comments, and disapproving looks, to ourselves. Other people’s clothes should not concern us, and the style choices of our classmates definitely don’t require our approval.

We come to school to learn, not to walk down some runway so everyone can “oh” and “ah” over this season’s latest accessories.

Judging others on their clothes won’t change how they dress, and, frankly, isn’t productive in the slightest. Save your breath, and focus on you, instead of continually being negative.

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“I am entitled to nothing.”

“I will be on time.”

These are the first two articles of the “Millennial Pledge,” a piece by Chris Erskine that was published last week in the Los Angeles Times.

Erskine begins the article by saying that this pledge is something that “all of us should take publicly…signifying a ceremonial crossing into adulthood.”

Erskine, writes a column titled, “Middle Ages,” of which includes the “Millennial Pledge.” He identifies himself as a millennial in the opening of the editorial, despite the fact that he is clearly not a part of this generation: according to one of his other articles, he is 58.

We’ve had to fight this battle for years. Adults from two generations ago call millennials entitled, spoiled, and lazy but have no idea what we’re going through.

“When I was your age,” they say patronizingly, ignoring the fact that the world has changed significantly since then…and that it’s all their fault.

Erskine is undoubtedly one of these patronizing people who think that just because we’re often on our phones, and because we have access to technology, we’re shiftless and have no motivation to do anything.

I beg to differ.

I’m a junior honors student with a double major and a minor. As if all of that coursework wasn’t enough, I also work at the university’s Writing Center, and am—obviously—a member of The Hawk’s editorial board, which takes up far more time than you’d probably think. Needless to say, I’m busy, and anything but shiftless.

And I know that my fellow students at Hawk Hill also defy the false stereotype Erskine is portraying. We’re all here because we believe (at least on some level) in the magis. Sure, it’s a part of the marketing campaign, but it’s still inextricably intertwined with our lives at Saint Joseph’s University. We’re always trying to do more. Whether you’re one of the people who’s a triple-threat (Hawk Host, RA, and Red Shirt), or one of our many Division I athletes, or an actor, actress, or crew member with the theatre program, or a member of Campus Ministry, or a part of any number of the clubs and organizations on campus, I think St. Joe’s is a good example of the power our generation has to change the world.

In addition to our apparent entitlement, Erskine makes fun of millennials for, among other things: wanting to be politically correct, apparently not knowing how to dress for job interviews, and not making enough phone calls, despite being attached to our phones.

In pointing all of these things out, Erskine fails to remember that we, as millennials, have grown up in a period of change unlike any other.

We’re growing up to inherit thousands of dollars in debt as a result of student loans and a messed-up economy.

We bridge the gap between a pre-technology (in the sense of laptops, iPhones, etc.) society and one in which technology is totally ingrained.

We saw the world change almost overnight as a result of 9/11, but didn’t have a full grasp on what everything meant until much later.

We are the most socially active generation in decades, and not in the sense of social media. We’re conscious about class divides, racism, sexism, ableism, and various other social issues, and we’re trying to take action and change the problems we were stuck with as a result of previous generations’ decisions.

We’re not going to stand back and watch as police brutality leads to dozens of people of color getting murdered each year. We won’t let peoples’ rights be held back from them, whether it’s the choice to marry, the choice to express one’s gender identity, or the choice to have an abortion—or not.

We believe that everyone is equal, and should be treated as such.

He also writes, “I will be resourceful, creative and authentic.”

I’m not sure if Erskine’s ever met a college student… we’re quite possibly some of the most resourceful people in the world, solely because of our status as students.

As for being creative and authentic?

These aren’t problems for anyone that I know.

Erskine’s article ends with, “I will do nice things just because. I will live each day. I will sleep each night. I am entitled to nothing but that.”

Again, he is wrong.

We’re entitled to the right to live our lives however we want.

That might mean texting during a meal (to talk to my friends abroad), or “shunning” a performer (because they’ve made racist, sexist, or homophobic comments), or avoiding making phone calls to people I don’t know (because of my anxiety disorder).

Just because I was born in a certain decade doesn’t mean I’m lazy, privileged, or entitled. And as far as I know, neither are my peers.

We only have a bad reputation because of people like Erskine: those who are afraid of the power our generation has to change the world.

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VOID

KATIE WHITE ’17 Lifestyle Editor Void Press is the answer to anyone who believes that the words ‘polished,’ ‘inventive,’ and ‘under 21’ don’t belong in the same sentence.

Launched in 2015 by a group of three friends—G. N. Boorse, Gabrielle Sallard, ’19, and Andrew Bastedo—this independent publishing company proves that young publishers are in no way limited to producing amateur work.

Boorse, the artistic director of Void Press, noted that many new self-published authors release books that are well-written, but many lack in graphic appeal. He believes that independent writers deserve to showcase their work in ways that reflect the high quality of the author’s writing.

“Our observation has been that very few authors—and some publishers as well— know the first thing about design. We want to produce books that are not just beautifully written…but also packaged in the best way possible,” Boorse said. “It requires time and a lot of forethought, [but] I think this sort of attention to design is rare in the literary industry. That’s what sets us apart.”

With such a dedication to celebrating the work of young writers and producing designs that honor unnoticed talent, the decision to start an entire magazine featuring high-quality, independent artwork and literature was a natural next step for the company.

“We have design; we also do publications of short stories, novels, and poetry anthologies. And so we figured, why not have a bi-monthly publication of a zine—which would showcase some of the poetry and the artwork and the short stories that we found across the Internet and in the writers’ community,” explained Sallard, chief editor.

Photos courtesy of Gabriel Boorse

After a successful Kickstarter initiative that fundraised just a few dollars above its $1250 goal, Void Press was able to print the first issue of its zine on Sept. 24. While this accomplishment marked an important milestone for the independent publishing company, marketing the magazine was still an effort that required input from supporters outside of the Void community.

“We got a ton of support from friends, but also [from] the general writing community,” Sallard said. “We’ve made a lot of contacts through book fairs we’ve been to, and just independent writing communities in general. We tried to get [the word] out to both people who would be interested in reading and also people who might be interested in writing for it.”

After the discovery of a venue that would allow Void Magazine to find itself in the hands of interested readers, the co-founders were assured in their ability to keep selling.

The Collingswood Book Festival, which took place in Collingswood, New Jersey in early October, is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the Delaware Valley.

It provides a space for booksellers and literary organizations to exhibit their work and connect with lovers of the arts. For Boorse and Sallard, having an exhibit at the festival was the first time that they publicly represented Void Press as a company, as well as the first time that they introduced physical copies of Void Magazine—in its 32 paged, full-color glory—to the world.

“It was then that the fact that we were a real project and a real business with something to offer truly sank in,” Boorse said. “There were other milestones—getting funded on Kickstarter, mailing our first magazine—but the fair really did it for me.”

While much of their earlier advertising had taken place on social media and blogs, showcasing the zine in a physical market was a very important move for the company. Not only did the exposure lead them to network in-person with potential readers and writers, and to solidify their standing as a new company, but it also allowed them to live out one of Void’s most prominent ideals: offering a complete experience.

“Having things in print has always been something that we really enjoy. There’s something very intimate about having an actual book or an actual magazine—having that feel and connection to the writing” Sallard said. “There’s actually an article that I wrote for the zine talking about handwriting, and in a lot of ways I feel like they’re similar with intimacy. With an e-zine, yeah it’s convenient, but there’s sort of a barrier almost with having a screen there. There’s not quite the same connection.”

This is a philosophy that not only guides the content of the magazine, but is encapsulated in the name itself. Void draws upon the impact that art and creativity have in a world that otherwise lacks those physical experiences.

“We live in a world full of opportunities for creativity, explained Sallard. “Without art and creativity, you have a very empty world. So the goal for us as writers and artists is to fill the void with creativity, with our writing and stories.”

While the company is still in its beginning stages, Void is on a mission to continue filling the literary world with the voices and photographs of young artists. Though the company started small, there are already plans for expansion, starting with the very next issue due out in November.

“At this point, we have some short-term [goals]—continuing the bi-monthly publication of the magazine. We’re hoping, again, to get some more input from others by spreading submissions, hopefully through the book fair and advertising in our various locations,” Sallard said.

As for their long-term goals, “we’re looking at publishing, hopefully in the near future, Gabriel’s next book and Andrew’s first. But at this point, it’s just watching it grow and hopefully [getting] more submissions from the general writing community. Seeing where it goes from there,” Sallard said.

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Spend a Weekend ‘Wasted’ Find courage between the lines of Mayra Hombacher’s memoir image courtesy of Creative Commons

DANIELLA CAPONE ’18 Special to the Hawk “I fell for the great American dream, female version, hook, line, and sinker. I, as many young women do, honest-to-God believed that once I Just Lost a Few Pounds, suddenly I would be a New You, I would have Ken-doll men chasing my thin legs down with bouquets of flowers on the street, I would become rich and famous and glamorous and lose my freckles and become blond and five foot ten.”

This quote comes from Mayra Hombacher’s heart-wrenching memoir, “Wasted.”

Hornbacher was diagnosed with bulimia at age nine followed by anorexia at age 15, and was institutionalized three times before the age of 23. In her best-selling memoir, Hornbacher does not hold back nor censor what her life was like at that time. She describes in clear imagery her journey to make herself thinner and thinner in hopes that she might just disappear.

Hombacher not only describes her experiences purging and starving herself, but also describes unexpected ways her health was affected by her disorder. While battling her eating disorder, she began to grow fur-like hair called lanugo (hair one’s body creates in order to keep from freezing to death during periods of famine), had an extremely slow heart rate, and often did not have the strength to stand. At age 20, when she was institu-

tionalized for the last time, she weighed a meager 52 pounds and still did not consider herself light enough.

This book is extremely vivid and sends shivers to the reader as he reads about a young girl who is slowly killing herself. However, this book is not just about an eating disorder; it is about human resilience and courage. Hornnbacher has been through hell and back and she was even told that she only had one year left to live. She beat those odds and continues to fight her battle every day, but forces herself to get out of bed even at the worst of times. While Hornbacher admits that she relapsed at age 23 because she could not handle the overwhelming publicity she got from the book, she keeps pushing forward.

This narrative chronicles what it is like to have an eating disorder and reveals how it can affect one’s mental health. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illnesses and this book debunks all the myths surrounding them. It teaches how one must always push towardsa new day and that life does get better. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel and though it might take a long time to find that light, it still exists.

‘The Martian’ Lands in Theaters Ridley Scott’s latest film abducts science fiction fans ROSE WELDON ’19 Special to the Hawk

While Ridley Scott’s more recent films—like “Alien” prequel to “Prometheus” and the Biblical epic, “Exodus: Gods and Kings”—were both letdowns from a director of his caliber, Scott’s latest picture, “The Martian” undoubtedly proves that this director still has tricks to show his audience, particularly for those in the grand world of science-fiction.

Based on the novel by Andy Weir, the film stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, a botanist on a six-person mission to Mars led by Commander Lewis, played by the excellent Jessica Chastain. When one of the Red Planet’s notorious sandstorms threatens their mission, the group makes an emergency takeoff, only to leave Mark behind when he is hit by debris. Miraculously, Mark survives, and the rest of the film details the hundreds of days he spends on the planet, as well as NASA’s attempts to get him home, and his crewmates’ desire to retrieve him.

The cast is one of the best assembled in Scott’s career. Jeff Daniels as the no-nonsense head of NASA, and Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sean Bean are the directors of the Mars

missions. Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Michael Peña also portray some of the fellow crew members. The much-needed comic relief comes from Kristen Wiig as the dry-witted PR head, and Donald Glover as a slacker astrophysicist. Despite the presence of these great actors, the weakest part of the film is Damon’s character. The audience doesn’t hear too much about Mark Watney and viewers only learn he is a botanist after he’s left on Mars. Even then viewers are unaware as to why the crew would be willing to risk their lives.

However, this weakness is balanced out by the best element of the film: the visuals.

The sweeping martian landscapes are unlike any special effects in recent years. Second only, perhaps, to “Mad Max: Fury Road” in its magical realism. The scenery is not only well-shot, but created with the real-life science of the planet in mind.

In short, “The Martian” is an entertaining and exciting spectacle to witness, and, despite a problem or two, is worth the admission.

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Q&A

With Cheryl Della Pietra

Cheryl Della Pietra is the author of “Gonzo Girl”, a novel based on her experience working as Hunter S. Thompson’s assistant in Colorado. In 1992, as a proud graduate of The University of Pennsylvania, she embarked on a journey every bit as depraved as The Kentucky Derby. Now, 23 years later and bereft of naiveté, she shares with us her unique coming of age story.

Photo courtesy of Helen Barnard

JOSEPH THOMAS, M.A. ’16 Special to The Hawk

Were you always interested in writing? As a child what were some of the things that influenced you, or led you to where you are now?

I was definitely always interested in writing—I have journals from when I was ten years old. I guess we called them diaries back then, but I tinkered a lot with poems as well—teenage angst types of things.

But I was always interested in words. I used to do the Jumble puzzle with my grandfather—none of my grandparents went to college, but I would like to think I get some of my writing ability from my grandfather, who loved words. I have a card from him that I found after he died. It was congratulating me on winning an essay contest in third grade and how proud he was of me. That meant a lot to me. I think a lot about how that generation didn’t have the opportunities to realize their dreams. It’s something I don’t take for granted. If it were a different time and place, I wonder what they would have done.

I remember my grandmother was a voracious reader, and my dad taught high school English, so they both influenced me as well. Whenever I didn’t know a word my dad would make me look it up in the dictionary instead of just telling me what it meant. I’m pretty sure this is how I ended up becoming a copy editor and a writer.

I wasn’t a big reader growing up like I am now; I was more of a thinker. I think a lot about stories before I even write anything down.

When were you introduced to Hunter S. Thompson’s writing?

The introduction to his work was actually very sweet. I had a boyfriend who read “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” out loud to me every night like a bedtime story. I remember the original spark in the language. Just the outrageousness. But there was

something that people connected with in that book.

It’s not just a series of crazy events. There’s vulnerability. There’s a poignancy to it. After “Fear and Loathing,” I really love “Campaign Trail ’72.” It’s a year-long deep dive into the ’72 presidential campaign. You see Hunter solidifying his voice and his political incisiveness in one great book. It totally holds up more than 40 years later.

What was your biggest reason for writing “Gonzo Girl” as fiction? What would you envision being different were it not?

Well, I fancy myself a novelist, so I sort of backed into it in that I knew this would be great material. It wasn’t like “I have to tell this story” and then choosing how. It was, “I want to write a novel” and knowing the subject matter would resonate. It would be different as a memoir as this wasn’t a particularly linear experience. You have to put a narrative structure on it.

Were there any other authors who influenced your blurring of genre lines between fiction/non-fiction?

A lot of people compare this to “The Devil Wears Prada” for obvious reasons—it’s a coming of age story set against the backdrop of this eccentric personality. It’s a story about setting your boundaries and navigating an extreme situation.

Were there any moments that you left out to preserve identities?

There was a long legal process with this book. In a nutshell, I had to distance myself from the real-life people as much as possible. And in the places where people are identifiable, I just couldn’t have them doing anything illegal.

How do some of the frequent flyers from Hunter’s place feel about “Gonzo Girl?”

I’ve heard from a few people who knew him— someone who worked with him at the National Observer. Someone from the San Francisco Examiner.

They both enjoyed the book and shared some wonderful stories with me. And one former assistant got in touch with me. She probably paid me the highest compliment when she said, “You nailed it.” It’s very hard to describe what this experience was like, and only a handful of people have had it.

Is there anything you miss about Colorado? How does it compare to your life now?

When I initially left Hunter’s, it’s like everything went from being in color to being in black and white. It took me a while to come down just emotionally from the intensity of the days. For a few months after, everything felt a little boring. But I didn’t (and don’t) have the constitution to sustain that kind of lifestyle.

Now I’m 46. I’m a soccer mom. I’m a copy editor.

And I write. I joke that people who don’t know me might think I have a meth lab in the basement or something after reading this book, but honestly, it’s just a bunch of laundry. This book was definitely about time and place and “when in Rome”—that was much more suited to 22-year-old me.

Are you excited about any new writing?

I’m working on another novel right now. I’ve worked on the copy desk at Us Weekly on and off since 2001, so this book is steeped a bit in celebrity culture—but it’s more of a satirical take. I’m at the start of the path, so we’ll see where it goes.

Cheryl Della Pietra will be reading from her novel “Gonzo Girl” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in the Merion Hall Atrium at Saint Joseph’s University.

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Oct. 21, 2015

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Sole Searching A runner’s mythology

Photo by Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A. ’17

KELLY WITTMAN ’17 Assistant Lifestyle Editor “You won’t be able to run for at least a week,” said Dr. Barkasy as his hands completed the physical examination of my right foot.

This practice always made me skeptical of doctors. How can doctors give a confident diagnosis through simply poking and prodding during a preliminary physical examination? My physical exam yesterday taught me two things: my feet are paler than Morticia’s face and are not my best asset.

Looking disdainfully at my bruised and bloated right foot, I cursed its failure to keep up with my newest passion.

For the fall semester I am enrolled in a class called “Running to Write” where I run, write, and repeat. The course objective is simple: train for the Philadelphia marathon while documenting the journey through blogging, workshopping, and journaling.

The course itself is not so simple. Students are forced to endure both the physical and mental challenges that accompany marathon training: an almost indescribable torture. Then students must put words to the torture of muscle aches, cramps, exhaustion, and the desire to quit.

It has been seven weeks and I, surprisingly, know each one of my peers on a personal level; the way they write, what makes them laugh, and even stories of their ex-boyfriends. We endure a lot together on the pavement. When we are dragging our feet on the last mile searching for an

Horoscopes Taurus

As a chronic over-thinker, you’re extremely cautious when it comes to making daring decisions. But as Venus moves into your rising house this week, your luck will be better than ever. That means now is the time to make your big move! Be spontaneous and the results may surprise you.

Aries

The shift in moons has you feeling especially nostalgic this week. Take the time to watch a few throwback cartoons, unearth your MySpace profile, or get in touch with an old friend. Just don’t try reconnecting with your ex. We all know how horribly that went last time.

Gemini

Everyone has bad-luck weeks. Sorry, Gemini, but yours is approaching. As Mars aligns with your third moon, you will be clumsier than usual. You might want to keep an extra change of clothes on hand in case you spill something on yourself or get splashed by a bus on your way to class.

Cancer

Your type-A personality never fails to get you the grade, but it can sometimes interfere with your sense of peace.

Forget perfection and embrace your inner hot-mess this week. Try letting loose for once and enjoy the freedom!

excuse to quit, the runner—the friend—next to me provides motivation to dig deep and find that fourth mile inspiration. Running is as much of a spiritual journey as it is physical when you are searching for your motivating factor, even if it’s just a glass of chocolate milk at the finish line.

The runner’s high is no joke. I’ve quickly developed an almost unquenchable addiction to the clear headedness that accompanied my end of day runs. Kelly and runner became interchangeable. I began to look the part, binging on “Fabletics” and “GAP Fit” athletic gear until my closet was synonymous of those in SELF magazine. I completed the runners checklist: right running partners, check, look the part, check, run five miles without doubling over in pain—check. When I began experiencing pain in my right heel, I thought, “suck it up, it’s just a little pain.” When I couldn’t even walk five steps without wincing, I decided something was truly wrong.

The cold, latex touch of the doctor’s hands diagnosed me with Achilles Tendonitis. There it was; the Greek tragedy became my reality. I could not stop the flood gates from releasing the long overdue tsunami of tears. His diagnosis pierced through my heel like a dagger. I sat on the examination table crying next to a stranger in a white coat whose sole consoling response to my meltdown was, “Your cholesterol looks great.” Great.

With six weeks left until my first half-marathon and six miles under my shoes, I felt defeated. I realized then, how much this marathon meant to me; it was a commitment I made for myself and my sister, whose running days have come to a temporary halt after a car crash left her with a traumatic brain injury.

Wiping away my tears, embarrassed, I realized I was not as invincible as running initially led me to believe. Sliding into my sneakers for a late night run was a subconscious daily therapy session. Running disguised my emotional turmoil through physical exertion. I was running away from all of my problems. Running could hide my problems, but only I could face them.

Not to run too far with the mythological metaphor here, but my torn Achilles was reflective of my ultimate weakness; I let problems go too far while avoiding them, refusing to ask for help until I snapped. I ran on a severely torn Achilles for three days until it hurt to walk before finally seeking a doctor. I knew this semester overwhelmed me; at the most I got four hours of sleep, the piles of homework never depleted. I simply wasn’t happy.

Later that day, over a bottle of Naproxen (I only took one, as Doctor prescribed), I made a promise. Swallowing the white capsule, I envisioned my sneakers crossing the finish line.

My story will not end in tragedy.

Leo

Sagittarius

Virgo

Capricorn

You haven’t been the best at staying ahead on your assignments lately, but as the moon enters you seventh house, you will be feeling an extra boost of motivation. Take the opportunity to hit the books and finally start that paper you were hoping your professor would forget about.

Yes, you know the guac costs extra, but this week you don’t even care. In fact, you will soon find yourself with so much extra cash you might even consider paying your friend back for that DB trip they spotted you a couple weeks ago.

Actually, they probably forgot about that anyway, so maybe just double up on the guac.

Libra

They say good things come to those who wait, and this week, that wait is over! You will receive good news on Oct. 23 that will make your struggles worthwhile. Make sure to thank coffee and alcohol for getting you through those tough times.

As a natural nurturer, you are the go-to friend for fixing all of life’s problems. Indulge your selfish side this week by choosing the take-out place you really want, even if no one else feels like getting Thai food for the third time this week.

You deserve it, Capricorn.

Aquarius

You’ve been feeling very overwhelmed lately and it shows. But keep your head up and stop shower-crying, Libra, for all your hard work is about to pay off. As Saturn crosses your fourth moon, you will finally be rewarded for your efforts.

With Neptune in alignment with your fourth moon, you may be feeling a little down in the dumps. Stick this one out, Aquarius, and your luck will begin to change. In the mean time, go ahead and wear sweatpants to class as often as you want this week. Your true friends will pretend not to notice.

Scorpio

Pisces

The alignment of Pluto with your tenth house has left you feeling stuck in a rut. Try to shake up your routine this week by doing something new and unexpected. Feel like declaring a minor? How about shaving your head? Maybe try that Lucky Charms cereal that’s just straight up marshmallows. Live your life, Scorpio.

While your carefree attitude makes you the life of the party, it has also been known to backfire on you from time to time. (Let’s try to forget about last weekend.) This week, put your best foot forward as a new professional opportunity presents itself.

Oct. 21, 2015

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14 | Puzzles

Oct. 21, 2015

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Who said this Game of Thrones quote?

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2 “If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.”

1 “HODOR.” 3 “When you play the game of thrones, you win or die.”

5 “The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.”

4 “Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder.”

9 “I wish I was the monster you think I am.”

10 “Sometimes there is no happy choice, Sam, only one less grievous than the 6 “All men must die, but we are not men.”

7 “You know nothing, Jon Snow.” others.”

8 “Going it alone, you won’t last a day out there.”

11 “You’re no son of mine.”

12 “The night is dark and full of terrors.”

13 “All my life men like you have sneered at me. And all my life I’ve been

knocking men like you into the dust.”

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witch princess ghost fireman doctor nerd cowboy

hippie cat prisoner cop clown superhero ninja

bumblebee mummy pirate scream skeleton wizard

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Oct. 21, 2015

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Penalty kick difference in women’s soccer win ALLEN R. SMITH ’19 Hawk Staff

Photos by Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ’17

The Saint Joseph’s Univeristy women’s soccer team (9-6-0 overall, 3-3 A-10) played at home on Oct. 18. Prior to the start of the game, the team honored their senior class with an on-field ceremony, where the hawk mascot came out to show his support. The Hawks, coming off a road win against Richmond earlier in the week, won 1-0 against the Duquesne University Dukes (7-8-0 overall, 2-4-0 A-10).

The game started with a strong attack from the Hawks. They kept the ball on the Dukes’ side of the field for much of the half. The Dukes had few opportunities to get the ball to the opposite side of the field as the Hawks were constantly on the attack.

St. Joe’s had several scoring opportunities throughout the first half, but they couldn’t complete the last pass, a problem that has plagued the team throughout the season.

“Right when we have an opportunity we would take a touch and take a pass, the cross doesn’t get in, the pass goes to the wrong person, and we don’t have the ability to get the shot off,” said Head Coach Jess Mannella. “We are shooting from outside the 18 [yard box around the goal] instead of inside the 18. [We] have a better chance to score from inside the 18.”

The second half started with a strong attack from the Hawks. Despite the scoring

opportunities coming from crosses, free kicks, and corner kicks, they couldn’t capitalize.

“As a whole we played really well,” said junior Emily Gingrich. “I think we need to start finishing our opportunities, and the goals will come.”

It wasn’t until the sixty-seventh minute that St. Joe’s scored. While Gingrich was going for a shot in the box, she was tripped. The foul awarded Gingrich a penalty kick, which she got past the Dukes’ goalie, resulting in the only goal of the game.

For the remainder of the game, the Hawks played fiercely to protect their lead. The defense limited Duquesne to only two shots during the second period, and only five in total. “[The defense] played awesome,” Gingrich said. “Getting a shutout for this game was huge. We needed this going into the A-10.”

“As a team, defensively we won 50/50 balls and we were on top of our second and third balls,” Manella said. “That is something that is important to us. And as a whole, defensive we played well, and the shutout proved that.”

The Hawks will play at Saint Louis University on Oct. 22, and then at Davidson College on Oct. 25.

Fighting ’til the end Men’s soccer match ends in 1-1 tie MEGHAN SACK ’19 Hawk Staff The Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team (3-9-2 overall, 1-2-1 A-10) matched up against George Mason University (4-6-3 overall, 0-1-3 A-10) this past Saturday, Oct. 17. In 2013, the Hawks faced off with the Patriots in the in the A-10 quarterfinals and lost when the Patriots scored on penalty kicks after 110 minutes of play. This time around, the Hawks gave stiff competition, resulting in a 1-1 tie in double overtime.

Under the stadium lights, the competition began with aggressive back-and-forth play. In the first half alone, the Patriots tallied 12 fouls compared to the Hawks’ six fouls.

George Mason scored first after nearly 34 minutes of play.

The Hawks continued to fight with four more shots on goal, although no shots made it past the Patriot’s goalie. It wasn’t until the second half when senior forward Tim Lazorko capitalized on a penalty kick, tying up the match in the back half of the game.

“George Mason is a really good team,” Lazorko said. “They don’t give up a lot of goals

at all and that was our focus this week coming in to practice. Fortunately, to get that penalty call, I just had to step up and put it away.”

The game went into double overtime, with the teams playing the full 110 minutes until a draw was called. The aggression from the first half carried through the rest of the game, with an overall 29 fouls by George Mason and 17 fouls by the St. Joe’s.

“This just shows the character of our team—these guys battle,” said Head Coach Don D’Ambra. “In the A-10, every point matters.”

The Hawks have had better success at home, with all three of their victories happening on Sweeney Field. Their next three games will be road match ups, and the team hopes that the battle the Hawks gave in Saturday’s match up will prepare them for the rest their A-10 games.

The Hawks will play at Davidson College on, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.

Photos by Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. ’17

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Oct. 21, 2015

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NICK MANDARANO ’18 Hawk Staff

The College of William and Mary struck first, but it didn’t take long for Saint Joseph’s University to answer back.

Less than thirty seconds after the Tribe scored, freshman Taylor Leonhardt dribbled left and slipped the ball under a diving goalkeeper to tie the game. William and Mary proceeded to score two more goals within two minutes of each other to take a 3-1 lead.

The Hawks, however, were able to tie the game within the first six minutes of the second half. A goal from redshirt senior Tori Popinko assisted by freshman Monica Tice cut the deficit to one.

Freshman Anna Willocks later tied the game with her tenth goal of the season.

Rookie star Freshman runner makes huge strides

NICK MANDARANO ’18 Hawk Staff

Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly

Tied at three with just less than 11 minutes remaining, Tice was granted a penalty stroke. As the Tribe’s goalie dove left, Tice’s shot hit the back of the right side of the cage, giving the Hawks a 4-3 lead. The three unanswered goals capped the Hawks’ impressive comeback.

“We have a lot of fight in us,” said Head Coach Lynn Farquhar.

“We’re a group that has so much potential; we just have to bring it out consistently. I’m very proud of the fact that they came back and they found a way. I think that says a lot about their potential, their intangibles, and how much they care about each other as a team.”

Photo by Matthew J. Haubenstein, M.A. ’17

For those of you who do not yet know the name Shawn Hutchison, you will soon.

He’s a freshman psychology major from Blackwood, N.J. and is on the men’s cross country team. He won back-to-back Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors in September and this young star is only getting better.

Head Coach Mike Glavin said that he knew Hutchison was something special as soon as he began to recruit Hutchison in high school. Glavin knew that this athlete was going to be a competitor for the NCAA championship.

“He doesn’t just want to be as good as everyone else,” Glavin said. “He refuses not to be better.”

Tom Brady, four-time Super Bowl winner, was drafted in the sixth round. Michael Jordan, five-time NBA most valuable player, was cut from his high school team.

Hutchison looks up to both, as each embodies competitiveness, more so than anyone else in their respective sports.

“I have a poster of Jordan in my room,” Hutchison said. “It’s him hitting a shot against Georgetown with like seventeen seconds on the clock. It’s to win the NCAA championship. I like it because he was a freshman when he did that. He didn’t have a stellar freshman year prior to that. When he hit that, it changed his entire career…

He was like, ‘that was the moment when I just knew it, that I’d be the best.’ It just proves that any freshman can make an impact, and I like to apply that philosophy to my running.”

Hutchison’s similar epiphany came in his freshman year of high school at Bishop Eustace Prepatory School in Pennsauken Township, N.J. “I told my dad [after a race] that I’m going to win the state meet,” Hutchison said.

“I’m going to win the Meet of Champs my senior year. I was not fast at all [back then].

It was such a bold statement.”

Hutchison went on to run a 19-minute 5k that season. He finished third in the Meet of Champs in his senior year, missing first place by just three seconds. Hutchison now runs a 23-minute 8k.

Freshman Justin Branco, Hutchison’s teammate and suite mate, is amazed at how much junk food Hutchison can eat while still being a competitive runner. Hutchison agreed.

“My diet’s not that good,” he said. “It’s actually probably my biggest flaw. I just eat a lot and after really long runs. I just want salty, terrible foods. I just want to eat the worst foods there are.”

It’s mid-October, and Hutchison has already run out of declining balance at the Campion food court due to all of the Subway sandwiches he’s eaten at 10p.m., following hours of studying in the library. What’s a typical Shawn Hutchinson order at Subway? A buffalo chicken foot long with lettuce, onions, bacon, avocado, spinach and extra buffalo sauce.

Energy drinks and coffee are often a pre-run ritual. Branco said that Hutchinson is obsessed with the Starbucks on 54th Street. Pumpkin spice lattes are typically a seasonal offering, but the Dunkin Donuts at Shawn’s home in South Jersey made them for him year-round. Even on Free Coffee Day, when black coffee was free at participating stores, Hutchison opted to pay for his pumpkin spice latte instead.

With the Atlantic 10 Championship less than two weeks away, Hutchinson, Branco, and Glavin are confident that Saint Joseph’s will be a strong competitor. Glavin believes that Hutchinson has a great shot to finish first out of all rookies in the race.