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Oct. 26, 2016

Veterans Entrepreneurial Program to continue this fall ROB ROY ’19 Special to The Hawk

Pepa Serrano, ’20, scores the winning goal in overtime, giving St. Joe’s the No. 1 seed in Atlantic 10 conference tournament for the first time since 1995 (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).

Acknowledging the sins of the past St. Joe’s hosts panel on Jesuit slaveholding ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Managing Editor A panel held on Oct. 18 titled, “Living with the Sins of the Past: Perspectives of Jesuit Slaveholding,” discussed Maryland Province Jesuits’ public acknowledgement that Jesuits owned and sold slaves in 1838.

Moderated by Dan Joyce, S.J., ’88, executive director of Mission Programs, the panel featured two Saint Joseph’s professors–Tia Pratt, Ph.D., visiting professor of sociology, and Randall Miller, Ph.D., professor of history–and Cora Marie Billings, RSM, former deputy director of the Virginia Human Rights Council.

Joyce opened the panel by discussing how he first learned of the Jesuits’ involvement with the slave trade. During the spring of his freshman year at Saint Joseph’s in 1985, one of Joyce’s history professors mentioned the fact that the Jesuits once owned slaves, something that he, Joyce, found appalling.

“Not only is the reality of slaveholding shocking under any circumstances, but to think that you, or an organization with which you may be associated, has some-

thing to do with this history, is disconcerting to say the least,” Joyce said.

Billings began her remarks by pointing out that her great-grandfather was one of the slaves owned by the Maryland Province Jesuits. Despite the fact that the Catholic Church used to own one of her family members, Billings said she is still strong in her faith, because she believes “you can’t change a system if [you] are on the outside.”

She said that while slavery ended more than a hundred years ago, the repercussions of the institution are still very much present in our society.

“You don’t have the shackles of iron you can see… [but] the shackles are still there,” Billings said.

Sociology professor, Pratt, who researches and writes, among other topics, about American Catholicism and race and ethnicity, also brought up the issue of the Catholic Church’s relationship with African American people. She focused her remarks on what Saint Joseph’s University would be doing with the knowledge of their potential

connection to the sale of 272 slaves.

“The [Jesuits of the] Maryland Province held men, women, and children in bondage and denied them dignity,” Pratt said, urging the audience to remember that one of the tenets of Jesuit belief is “cura personalis,” or care for the whole person. The Jesuits also urge people to live “with and for others” and show care and respect for all people.

The Jesuits focus heavily on social justice teaching, Pratt said, but sometimes they fail to follow through on their words with actions.

“Social justice teaching must be used to illuminate structural racism and the history that created it,” Pratt said. She called for the university administration to speak out about the institution’s potential connections to slavery, and said that courses about the history of the Jesuits and their slaveholding should, in the future, be included in the core courses St. Joe’s students are required to take.

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Launched in 2015, The Veterans Entrepreneurial Jumpstart (VEJ) will be held once agin from Oct. 29 through Nov. 6.

The three-part residency program includes classroom instruction, panels, lectures, networking, and mentoring. This residency also happens to coincide with National Veteran’s Small Business Week, which runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 4.

The Saint Joseph’s University Office of Veteran’s Affairs, which holds the VEJ program, offers financial, academic, and career-planning support services for student veterans on Hawk Hill. The office also provides services for all veterans, including services for their families members who decide to attend Saint Joseph’s University, as well.

These services ensure that students and veterans receive all possible benefits available, including academic and career advising, and any counseling when needed.

The office is run by Ralph Galati, head of the office of Veteran’s Affairs, and Kevin E. Gelzhiser, assistant director of Veterans Services.

“The single biggest thing is to get vets and families to contact us and let us help them get what they need,” says Galati.

Galati and Gelzhiser are both veterans.

Galati served eight years in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Captain and becoming a prisoner of war in the Vietnam War. Gelzhiser served with the First Troop Philadelphia City Calvary, the oldest military unit in the nation.

Both men now work to ensure the next generation of veterans coming home from the Iraq War have everything they need to return and succeed in civilian life. The pair encourages veterans or families of veterans to contact the Saint Joseph’s University Office of Veteran’s Services.

The office also assists veterans in finding jobs at a large number of regional companies who are looking to hire them.

“We’re growing in the area of carrier development,” Galati claimed.

In addition to helping veterans find jobs, Galati and Gelzhiser also host national entrepreneurship programs for veterans that aim to offer resources and advice to those wanting to start their own business.

Gelzhiser also mentors a local chapter of the Student Veterans of America, a national organization that presents speaker series, programs, and other assets to help veterans.

Despite the huge amount of assistance the office provides, Galati emphasizes that their biggest challenge is finding veterans.

“It’s hard when veterans come back after ‘x’ amount of years in the military, including some combat and deployments, and they think the world has changed. We try to let them know it’s not the world that’s changed, its you,” Galati said.

By reaching out and making the office aware of them, veterans can receive newsletters and social media notifications for opportunities that could help them transition into a successful civilian life.

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Department of Public Safety reports (Oct. 14 - Oct. 20) Oct. 14

Oct. 18

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life of an odor of marijuana coming from a room inside Lancaster Courts Weymouth Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded 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 of an odor of marijuana coming from a room inside Sourin Hall. Public Safety Officers responded 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 in the 5700 block of Woodbine Avenue of students who reside in that block leaving out large amounts of trash. A Public Safety Officer was notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing money from her wallet which she had left unattended in the lobby of Sourin Hall. The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 15

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life of an odor of marijuana coming from a room inside the LaFarge Residence Center.

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

Oct. 19 No incidents to report.

Oct. 20 Public Safety was notified by the desk attendant at Rashford Hall regarding an alcohol confiscation. Public Safety Officers responded.

Residence Life notified. Community Standards was notified.

No incidents to report

Oct. 16 Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm set off inside the Ashwood Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by steam from the shower. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by Residence Life regarding the confiscation of a “Taser” from a student’s room inside Lannon Hall. Public Safety officers responded and confiscated the “Taser” Community Standards was notified.

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St. Joe’s panel discusses Jesuit slaveholding

Students, faculty, and staff gather in the Cardinal Foley Campus Center to listen to a panel on Jesuit slaveholding on Oct. 18 (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).

CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Joyce later discussed the issue of slavery in America’s history, pointing out that even though we live in “the North,” we still benefitted–mainly financially–from the slave trade.

“Recent historical research that examines closely the financial records of the Anglo-American colonies and the economy of the first half of the 19th century in the United States has demonstrated how integral slaveholding and its profits were for nearly every institution that held assets in that period of time,” Joyce said.

Joyce acknowledged Jesuit slaveholding, and said while Saint Joseph’s is indeed a Jesuit institution, and that we know the Jesuits owned slaves, it is necessary that this potential link is studied in order to find out if and how Saint Joseph’s University fits into the history of the Jesuit legacy of slaveholding.

“It is imperative that we look closely at the realities of

our complex history and consider what the direct involvement of Jesuits in slaveholding may mean for us,” he said.

After being introduced by Joyce, Miller discussed the historical context of the Jesuits and their slaveholding practice.While other schools, mainly Ivy League universities, have been exploring their histories and potential connections to slavery for more than 10 years, Miller said Catholic universities, Saint Joseph’s included, have been late to the process.

“We’re now a part of that process,” Miller said. “Even if there’s no direct connection with slavery...there are areas in which Saint Joseph’s University was touched by the profits of slavery and benefitted from various people who made their fortunes or in other ways were involved in slavery.”

Miller pointed out that the Catholic Church never took a stance against slavery, but rather encouraged Catholic masters to baptize and catechize their slaves. However, later

on in his remarks Miller stated that, according to historical records, the slaves’ living conditions were “universally unfit for humans to live in” so, despite the fact that the Catholic masters were supposed to treat their slaves well and raise them in the faith, the fact remains that they were still treated inhumanely.

“Being Catholic did not give them [the Jesuits] any reason not to be slaveholders,” Miller said.

The 1838 sale of the 272 Maryland Province slaves was a way, according to Miller, for the Jesuits to “rid themselves of the obligation of slaveholding” yet continue their mission, to plant and build the Catholic Church in the United States.

Pratt made a case for an active and definitive response to the acknowledgement that Jesuits owned and sold slaves.

“We need to do more than have a panel on a Tuesday afternoon,” Pratt said.

HAWK HILL HAPPENINGS

Oct. 23 Fall View brings prospective students to St. Joe’s

Photos by Luke Malanga, ’20

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Opinions

Oct. 26, 2016

Editorial: Revisiting the sins of the past Reflection on Jesuit history is key to university’s future EDITOR IN CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 MANAGING EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 BUSINESS DIRECTOR Julia Le ’19 FACULTY ADVISER Shenid Bhayroo NEWS EDITOR Ana Faguy ’19 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Sam Henry ’19 OPINIONS EDITOR Maria Spirk ’17 ASSISTANT OPINIONS EDITOR Victoria Tralies ’18 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Katie White ’17 ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ciarra Bianculli ’17 SPORTS EDITOR Christy Selagy, M.A. ’17 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Nick Mandarano ’18 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Krista Jaworski ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Joey Toczylowski ’19 DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Caitlyn Sottile ’18 ASSISTANT BUSINESS Kristen Adams ’17 ASSISTANT COPY Abigail Gorman ’17 Liz Krotulis ’17 Mark De Leon ’17 Vivian Milan ’18 The Hawk welcomes letters to the editor (400-600 words). They can be emailed to hawk.editorial@gmail.com.

In the April 27, 2016 issue of The Hawk, the editorial staff challenged Saint Joseph’s University to publicly acknowledge the potential connection between the founding of Saint Joseph’s Church and the sale of Jesuit slaves in the Maryland Province. On Oct. 18, the university hosted a panel titled, “Living with the sins of the past: Perspectives on Jesuit slaveholding,” marking the university’s first official acknowledgement of the relationship between the Jesuits and slavery.

During the fall of 2016, Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., sparked a national conversation regarding the use of money from an 1838 sale of Jesuit-owned slaves, which helped to pay off the institution’s debt. Since that time, Georgetown has officially established legacy admission preference for descendants of the slaves from that specific sale, renamed several campus buildings to commemorate some of these individuals, and are in the process of designing a commemorative memorial.

It is possible that the beginnings of our university were paid for with the money from that same sale. The Hawk has provided ongoing coverage regarding the university’s potential connection to this sale thus far. The panel discussion, covered in this week’s issue on page three, marked the first and only public discussion the school has engaged in on the issue. With respect to the history and attempts toward restorative justice made by Georgetown, our situation clearly differs, as, at present, there is no direct link between the founding

of Saint Joseph’s University and the 1838 sale of the Maryland Province slaves.

However, the culpability of the Jesuit Order in this matter is reason enough to investigate and educate ourselves on this historical issue.

As a university that prides itself on its Jesuit identity, we have the obligation learn more and ignite change that reflect this history.

The Ignatian values—including “men and women with and for others” and a respect for the sanctity of human dignity—permeate every aspect of our lives at Saint Joseph’s. Our school’s mission statement calls for “a lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.” Thus, the realization that Jesuits owned and sold slaves and then used those profits to build institutions that have historically benefited wealthy, white individuals is not only merely a concern of ours, but a call to critically examine our relationship with these events and their repercussions.

The reality is this: While the panel that took place last week was attended by some professors, students, and a large number of community members, conversation of the sale of these slaves within the university community has been lacking. At a school with a population of more than 8,000 students, fewer than 100 attended the panel—and many only found out about it after it had already occurred. Furthermore, there were no representatives from the administration in attendance.

ACP washington D.C.

Last weekend the Hawk Staff traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual Associated College Press (ACP) conference. We met many other young journalists, learned different ways to improve our newspaper, and even heard from Bob Woodard, who broke news of the Watergate scandal, and Edward Snowden, who Skyped us from who knows where to talk about cybersecurity. We cannot wait to share all that we learned with you!

GOING GREEN

Hawk Hill recently installed water bottle filling stations in buildings such as Merion Hall and Bellarmine Hall. This cuts down on the number of plastic bottles bought because students have ample opportunities to fill their own reusable bottles. Similarly, the Green Fund has eliminated straws and lids for coffee in Campion Dining Hall to help the school cut back on unnecessary waste. We are happy to continue to do our part for the environment.

BOO CREW

This week, students from the surrounding neighborhoods will come to the freshman dorms at St. Joe’s for trick or treating. This Campus Ministry program provides a safe environment for trick-or-treaters living near the school. Student volunteers will dress up, guide the children around campus, and open their hallways and rooms to hand out candy. Trick or treat!

Regardless of its audience, the panel offered considerable insight into how the university community can move forward in an effort to recognize past evils and create a continuously inclusive environment. We see different ways that our school can take action to further the education and discussion surrounding the Jesuit sale of slaves. During the panel, Tia Pratt, Ph.D., professor of Sociology, suggested creating classes focused on the relationship between Jesuits and slavery that are tagged as 183, for the year that the slaves were sold. The current GEP classes denoted with 154 commemorate the year 1540, when the Jesuits were founded.

The Hawk strongly supports this idea. In addition, by offering a class (or classes) that explore the history of the Jesuits and their connection to slavery, the student body will further their education on the origins from which our institution and identity developed. This kind of proposed course would preferably be one that is a choice for the required freshman seminar or possibly a theology or history elective.

Furthermore, we believe that members of the university’s administration should be speaking about this issue. Official acknowledgement of how this potential involvement impacts our Jesuit identity, regardless of whether or not a direct link is discovered, is still relevant as the sale of the slaves in the Maryland Province remains a national issue.

One reason for hesitation on the part of the student body or the

administration may be a result of the belief that continuing to explore the connection seeks to tarnish the reputation of our school. On the contrary, we believe that we reinforce our Jesuit values by talking about this major part of our past.

As men and women with and for others, we must respect the dignity of all people, and sometimes that involves making uncomfortable explorations into the past. Hesitation to partake in such discussions due to a fear of learning about our own legacy is simply an excuse to propagates ignorance and refutes our own mission: to educate and express solidarity unto others.

We should not put the issue of slavery aside in favor of keeping our reputation pristine, especially because these conversations in no way are an attempt to reinterpret the reputation of the Jesuits or rewrite their history entirely. Rather, as learners and thinkers of the 21st century—and students attending a Jesuit institution—it is necessary to understand that the sale of these slaves is part of our Jesuit history.

When we chose to attend St. Joe’s, we knew we were not just here to learn in a classroom, but to take steps in order to become lifelong learners. Exploring this issue is a small part of our well-rounded, Catholic, Jesuit education. We want this issue acknowledged and talked about in a constructive way. We need to have an informed discussion in order to make changes as a university.

- The Hawk Staff

SEpta STRIKE

Last week SEPTA’s union authorized a potential strike for Nov. 1 as their current contract nears expiration. Hopefully a deal will be worked out quickly, particularly for students, faculty, and staff that rely on public transportation to get to campus. Similarly, on Nov. 8 many voters will be relying on SEPTA to get to polling locations.

WEAK WEEKDAY

This year Halloween falls on a Monday, meaning that any parties or Halloween themed movie marathons will probably have to take place on Oct. 29, or Oct. 30, and not Oct. 31. However, if you’re truly feeling spooky you should totally come to class in costume (or at least orange, black, or purple) or bring candy for your professors.

BLUSTERY DAYS

Winds have picked up this past week and will continue to blow down fall leaves and ruin hairstyles on our walks to class each day. Make the best of the weather and head to the Botanical Garden to fly a kite.

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My name is Sarah...and yeah, that’s feminine

Inclusivity and gender neutrality in the tech job market SARAH COONEY ’17 Hawk Staff A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled “Why Women in Tech Might Consider Just Using Their Initials Online,” by John Greathouse. The article was an opinions piece about how women in the technology field can combat unconscious bias based on one’s sex from potential employers and investors. As my loyal readers (Hi, Mom and Dad!) know, that’s kind of my thing. Imagine my dismay, when I found that the advice from author John Greathouse, an alleged leadership expert, and incidentally a middle-aged white man, was that women seeking success in the technology sector should consider using their initials to mask their gender when cultivating an online presence.

Wait…What?

Greathouse cites the example of blind orchestra auditions to support his reasoning. Before such auditions were blind, 95 percent of orchestra musicians were male.

The introduction of a blind audition radically changed the gender and racial composition of orchestras by eliminating bias.

He notes that gender parity in professional orchestras has been greatly improved, if not reached, since they made the move to blind auditions.

He goes on to say, “As a reader, I appreciate a book when I don’t know the author’s gender and haven’t formed a concrete image of him or her. If I enjoy a particular work, I then research the writer to better understand how their background and motivations shaped their fiction. It’s a shame that tech investors and hiring managers can’t approach the work-product of women in a similar, nonjudgmental fashion.”

I would hope it goes without saying that this reasoning is absolutely ridiculous, but in case it doesn’t, I’ll say so: It’s absolutely ridiculous. What’s really a shame is not that women aren’t providing hiring managers and tech investors a blind view of their skills; the shame is that there are unconscious biases that make this an even remotely valid suggestion.

Greathouse concludes his article by stating, “Much like a book, people cannot avoid

A home is not a house VICTORIA TRALIES ’18 Assistant Opinions Editor Look up. Most likely, there is a ceiling over your head. It might seem like a blank abyss. Your eyes aren’t always focused there, but you can trust that it’s relatively strong and fairly reliable. Surrounded by four walls and a sturdy door, you feel safe knowing that if anything happens outside, you’ll be protected.

In the same vein, you also have the ability to reach for any door—you have an escape. But the same doors don’t open, or close, for everyone.

We often think of identity as comprised of parts, like the color of our skin, our gender, and our socioeconomic class. Similarly, privilege is a product of our identity. But we rarely think of privilege as access to basic human rights like food, clean water, and— yes, even reliable—housing. Project HOME, a non-profit that works with the Faith-Justice Institute here at Saint Joseph’s University, works to address homelessness in the Philadelphia region and provide solutions for those experiencing it. According to their facts web page on www.projecthome.org, “The National Alliance to End Homelessness estimates that during a year approximately 550,000 unaccompanied, single youth and young adults up to the age of 24 experience a homelessness episode of longer than one week.” As students attending a Jesuit institution, we are morally obliged to the pay attention to issues that affect our peers.

It’s almost time for housing selection

here on Hawk Hill (applications open on Nov. 1) and housing is an integral part of our experience in college. The age-old question of “who are you living with next year” reappears in your nightmares in tandem with the howls of pick-times and that one person who just won’t make the cut.

But what exactly is the cut and what is worst case scenario for those of us finding housing for the next academic year? Ask yourself—before any kind of drama ensues—what is necessarily worth fighting for, relative to the greater community surrounding Saint Joseph’s borders? In a different vein, more local to our own region, one study taken in 2013 in the Philadelphia public high schools, reported “nearly 1,000 students said they were currently homeless” (Nbcphiladelphia.com). How do you feel about living now in Lancaster Courts, relative to that statistic that some cannot choose to live in Lannon Hall or Rashford Hall?

As students here at Saint Joseph’s, we need to bear in mind that not far from our fences, some young people are having much more serious difficulties than housing selection. Gratitude, on behalf of bystanders— and by extension students at our university who have housing—isn’t going to cut it. We need empathy, education, and action. The question comes down to this: If you had access to a door…

What would happen if you let someone in?

judging their fellow humans by their ‘cover.’

As such, women in tech should consider what they can do to broaden the audience willing to engage with them while mitigating potentially negative misconceptions. A neutral online persona will encourage more people to evaluate your work products and experiences based on their inherent qualities, unclouded by preconceptions.”

I simply cannot see how women in tech should be responsible for “broaden[ing] the audience willing to engage with them while mitigating potentially negative misconceptions,” by hiding their gender through use of their initials. In fact, if we as women simply cultivate online presences marked by our initials and devoid of photos and other potential clues to our gender, we are only being complicit in our own marginalization.

Masking the issue is not the answer.

The real solution is to actively challenge the biases that deny women jobs for which they are qualified or the biases that cause investors to put less faith into startups by women. I don’t claim that this transition

will be easy, and I’m certainly not blaming men. In fact, studies have shown that both female and male professors will choose the resume for a lab assistant marked with a male name over that marked with a female name even when the resumes are identical.

I challenge every person, regardless of gender, to work on recognizing their own internal biases. Speaking from experience, it’s exhausting and often disheartening when you start to recognize all of the ways you are unconsciously participating in sexist, racist, or intolerant behavior. Changing these behaviors can be even more daunting, but don’t you think it’s worth it? I know I do.

Despite the challenges ahead of me, I am determined to proudly enter the STEM sector as a woman. If we, as women, refuse to mask our identities and instead commit to ending our own internal biases, and if men commit to working to end sexist biases both internal and external, then real change can be enacted.

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Housing

Oct. 26, 2016

Graphic by Krista Jaworski ’17

This week, The Hawk includes a special section: Housing 2017-18. In this section, which spans pages 6 - 9, you’ll find opinions on campus living, advice on dealing with roommates, and even some music to enjoy to while you’re moving in (or out) next year. The section also features ads from apartment complexes.

We hope that whether you plan on living on- or off-campus next year, this special Housing Section makes your housing selection just a little bit smoother.

- The Hawk Staff

Home is where my stuff is KRISTA JAWORSKI ’17 Creative Director I’ve lived in the same house in a small suburban town in New Jersey, until radically changing dorms and apartments many times throughout college. From Lafarge to Lancaster Courts to Prague to Merion Gardens to Manayunk, and living in my shore house for one summer, it’s been a trip for both me and all my things from one semi-permanent place to another. But throughout all the moves, I’ve still always come to feel like each new place truly was home.

After living out of the house I grew up in for years now, and going back to visit for a weekend, it no longer feels like home. Yes, the house in which I created 18 years worth of memories feels more like a vacation than my original bedroom. That OG bedroom’s walls are painted pink, and pottery barn furniture fill most corners. Pink and green flowers scatter my quilt, and a Victorian style vanity perfectly displays my primping materials. Besides the fact that excessively frilly room reflects no part of myself now, it’s still the place I spent most of my time growing up. Whenever I return, I spill my packed duffle all over the floor within the first hour in an attempt to make it feel like the artfully cluttered vibe my bedrooms at school embody.

Clearly, it’s not the same. Perhaps I’ve changed from pre-college to now, and that’s why I feel like that house isn’t my home. But the things I have with me is the determining factor of where I call home.

So really, what is all this ‘stuff ’? Well, it’s my collection of thrift shop clothing and beat up Converse I definitely should not be wearing anymore. It’s that guitar pick I found on the ground of a music festival, and extra stickers I can’t fit anywhere on my laptop. It’s my collection of dirty paintbrushes and spray paint cans whose nozzles are a little broken. My makeup with eye shadow palettes I hardly use; my old plane tickets tacked up on a bulletin board; coupons I keep forgetting to use stuffed in a plastic drawer set in my closet. Maybe I’m a low-key hoarder, but it’s not a problem yet, so I’m letting it happen.

All these things aren’t just random things I’ve collected over the years. My stuff is my self expression, and when I’m unable to express myself, I’m uncomfortable wherever I am.

If you know me at all, you probably know that I’m an artist. When I’m feeling particularly creative, I’ll make something out of whatever’s physically around me. When

I’m done with that crayon-on-napkin diner sketch though, I’ll find myself thinking, “I wish I had some paint and a canvas right now.” I guess I’m just that damn needy, but to reach my creative potential, I better be in my home with all my art supplies, ready to rock. Some of my art relies on stream of consciousness, and if I decide I need to glue bottle caps onto a drying canvas—and oh, I have no bottle caps in that moment—there are going be some issues. When I’m not at home, I don’t have all my stuff. When I don’t have all my stuff, my art can’t reach its potential. And when my art doesn’t become everything I’ve wanted it to be, I’m perpetually in a funk that makes me feel like I’m not at home.

Although I’m a senior with no idea where I’ll be living in half a year, coming to this realization is somewhat encouraging. I’m open to experiencing a new city, and I know I’ve easily jumped around many different apartments.

I’ve known this all along: As long as I have all my art supplies and junk, I’ll feel comfortable in the home I’ve created, no matter where that might be.

Hide your condoms, kids How the prohibition of penetration on Hawk Hill contradicts inclusion ASHLEY CAPPETTA ’17 Copy Chief Saint Joseph’s University was founded in the Catholic tradition and is rooted in Jesuit ideals. Our administration boasts a strong emphasis on ethics and on social justice. We, as the student body of the university, are expected to stand “with and for others,” within the scope of our Jesuit mission.

We are students who are perceived, by the administration, as being rooted in faith.

The university, in all of its facets, is also heavily rooted in contradiction.

During my orientation at Saint Joseph’s, I was told that students of all faiths were welcome. I was told that as a Jesuit institution, the university values individualism and various expressions of faith.

These claims, though, do not align with Saint Joseph’s mission—well, at least their mission as stated on paper.

According to the information found on the “Frequently Asked Questions Guide,” on the Saint Joseph’s alumni site, “Although we are proud of our heritage, we welcome students of all faith backgrounds.”

Yes, all “faith backgrounds” are definitely encouraged— especially if you just happen to be Catholic.

Catholics, in their capacity, are one of the many wellknown religions that denounce sexual activity before marriage. While Catholics have every right to make this decision—for it is a religious law to which they adhere—they

do not have the right to determine the ideologies of others.

Our mission identifies with these values, yet these beliefs should not be imposed on students of different faiths.

By extension, Catholics should not demote sexual activities for others on campus.

As stated in the Saint Joseph’s University 2016-2017 Student Handbook, the current sexual activity policy states, as passed by University Council on April 15 in 1992: “Saint Joseph’s University must insist that the environment in the residence community be one that supports individual rights and fosters mutual respect. Non-marital sexual intercourse, on campus at anytime, is behavior unacceptable to the University. Students involved in activity of this nature will be subject to disciplinary action and/or counseling.”

Guess I should be in counseling.

Although I personally no longer identify as a Catholic, I do consider myself to have an intimate relationship with God. Yet, I do not believe that my religious identity and sexual identity necessarily have to be mutually exclusive.

As critical and thoughtful university students, the Student Handbook prohibits us from engaging in sexual activity on campus; we are robbed of a very personal, intimate choice.

What’s more, it is unreasonable to assume that freshmen and sophomores, who are required to live in on-cam-

pus housing, are not sexually active. Referring to sexual activities and engagement in sex as requiring “counseling,” render the act as something shameful; something where students need to seek out help.

This archaic belief should not permeate the mission on our campus. The university does not enforce faith on students, yet they are clearly forcing us to align with a Catholic mindset by prohibiting pre-marital sex in on-campus housing, nonetheless, on campus in its entirety.

Personally, I believe sex is integral to a healthy, functioning relationship. It is an intimate and beautiful choice.

As someone who has been in a long-term relationship for almost five years, I am troubled by the remarks in the handbook. I find these statements, that students will be “subject to disciplinary action” and told to “seek counseling,” as disingenuous. The administration’s use of this language is an imposition on student beliefs.

The problem, then, becomes something bigger: By inhibiting personal freedoms on campus, sexual liberation is not only limited, but is redefined as pathological condition. Frankly, these statements are disappointing, as it feels as though the university is failing to take a step forward in 2016.

But, then again, all faiths are welcome here, so we’re fine… Right?

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Can’t live with them, can’t live without them CIARRA BIANCULLI ’17 Assistant Lifestyle Editor Roommates: To some, this word may come with great memories and experiences with friends; yet to others, it may bring back some daunting stories. If you are as lucky as I am, you have found people to live with who respect you, protect you, accept you, and make your college experience easier. To others, living with roommates may be difficult, whether it’s because you and your roommates don’t get along, or simply because you’d rather be alone.

If you find yourself looking for roommates or trying to find ways to make your relationship with your current ones better, here are some tips to get through this incredibly stressful situation.

Get to know them: Take the time to have meaningful or fun conversations with the people you want to live with or are already living with. It would be uncomfortable to be around someone all the time without knowing the simplest things about them.

Respect the space: In each common room of the house (including kitchens, bathrooms, and closets), divide up the space so that everyone feels included and comfortable. Along with this space, do not touch or take anything without permission. Whether or not your roommates are your best friends, setting up guidelines builds respect within your living space.

Clean up after yourself: No one wants to live among dirt and filth.

If it helps, divide up chores among you and your roommates and switch up the cleaning duties every so often.

Speak up: If something is bothering you in regard to your living situation or relationship with a roommate, say it. It’s your house, too, and you should feel comfortable living there. Within the first few days of moving in, set up guidelines, rules, or expectations for the house and for one another. This way, everyone is on the same page and you can set the foundation for a healthy and conducive environment where everyone feels comfortable.

Split the costs: College is expensive and so is living on your own.

My suggestion: Have all of your roommates download the payment app Venmo so no one feels like they are putting out too much money. Make sure this is reflected through your bills as well.

Family dinners: If you don’t spend the majority of your time with your roommates like I do, make it a point to set aside time with them every so often. Eating together could be a chance for all of you to catch up—especially if you do it on a regular basis.

Although grades and extracurricular activities are important in college, having great friendships is, too. College is stressful and it goes by quickly, but having friends or roommates makes this turbulent time easier and more fun. Besides, who else are you going to go to MRT with?

Health on the Hill: Grocery store report card Your guide for off-campus food shopping MADELINE KUNTZ ’18 Hawk Staff Image courtesy of Creative Commons

Grocery shopping usually isn’t a college student’s favorite activity. When you no longer rely on unlimited swipes with your meal plan, cooking for yourself often involves leaving campus, making decisions, and spending money.

However, there are ways to make grocery shopping in college easier on your schedule and your wallet. Luckily, for Saint Joseph’s University students, there are several grocery stores conveniently located close to campus. Here is the “report card” summary on the local grocery stores: #6: Target (Philadelphia) Healthiness: C Affordability: B Convenience: B Hawk Cash: No Positives: Has everything you need that isn’t on your grocery list and also offers storebrand options Negatives: Far from campus, limited produce section, limited health food section Overall: C #5: ACME (Narberth) Healthiness: C Affordability: B Convenience: C Hawk Cash: Yes Positives: Accepts Hawk Cash, offers storebrand options Negatives: Far from campus, higher prices, limited health food section Overall: C #4: Giant (Wynnewood) Healthiness: B Affordability: A Convenience: B

Hawk Cash: No Positives: Easily accessible by train, large produce and health food section, offers store-brand options, very low prices Negatives: Far from campus if not driving or taking the train Overall: B #3: ACME (Bala Cynwyd) Healthiness: C Affordability: B Convenience: A Hawk Cash: Yes Positives: Accepts Hawk Cash, very close to campus, offers store-brand options Negatives: Limited health food section, higher prices Overall: B #2: Trader Joe’s (Ardmore) Healthiness: A Affordability: A Convenience: C Hawk Cash: No Positives: Very healthy selections, very good produce, healthy and affordable store-brand options, accessible by train Negatives: Far from campus if not taking the train or car Overall: B #1: Whole Foods (Wynnewood) Healthiness: A Affordability: B Convenience: B Hawk Cash: No Positives: Largest health-food selection in the area, very good produce, healthy storebrand options, easily accessible by train Negatives: Far from campus if not taking the train or driving Overall: A

Playlist of the week: Housing edition ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Managing Editor Whether you’re going to be living the Lannon Hall life, constantly chasing the shuttle from Lancaster Courts, or signing a lease for an off-campus house in a step toward #adulting, figuring out housing for the upcoming year tends to be stressful. Housing selection is approaching fast, and it may seem like everyone else already has it all figured out. If panic is setting in and you and your roommates can’t decide where you want to spend the next year, put on this playlist and read through our Housing Inserts (pages 6-9) to help you figure it all out.

1. “Our House” by Madness Yes, this is the song from the Maxwell House commercial. But really, as a college student, home is where the coffee is, right? If you can’t imagine yourself waking up in the morning and praying that the Keurig will brew a little faster, is that really the right place for you to live?

2. “I’ll Be There For You” by The Remembrandts Better known to everyone as the “Friends” theme, this song is the quintessential “living with your best friends” song. Even if you slept through your alarm, burned your breakfast, and bombed your finance test, don’t worry…Your friends love you anyway, and like the song says, they’ll always be there for you.

3. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!

You’re living with your best friends. Everyone is bound to have a 9:05 class. Even if your roomies are not morning people, and even if they’re probably going to glare at you until they’ve had their four cups of coffee, do them a favor and make sure they realize they have class in half an hour. Wake them up before you go; they might be mad about it in the moment, but they’ll get over it.

4. “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake Whether you’re waiting for an Uber after a long night out, trudging home from Club Lib, or just looking forward to sitting on the couch with your roommates and watching the latest episode of “Game of Thrones”—this is the perfect song to remind you that home is never too far away.

5. “My House” by Flo Rida There is no denying that this song is the jam. It’s the perfect party track to blast while you’re unpacking on the day your lease starts. Or, like Flo Rida says, “open up the champagne, pop!” after you’ve signed off on your housing agreement and finally conquered the insanity that is figuring out housing plans. It’s your house now, so play that music too loud.

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Housing Horoscopes Aries

Just like with siblings at home, tension can run high between roommates, especially when one of them has a competitive side.

You are used to being the star of the show, and may get intimidated when you feel others are trying to steal your thunder. Remember to share the spotlight, Aries, and you will have no trouble keeping your humility in check this week.

Taurus

You’ve been in a bit of a funk lately, Taurus, and all that inner chaos is starting to rub off on your surroundings. Never underestimate the power of a little beautification! Spend some time sprucing up your living space this week, and you will find that your mood will be instantly lifted.

Gemini

You have the special ability to grow close with new friends in a short amount of time.

But be warned: Do not take this closeness for granted. Continue to respect your roommates’ privacy even after you get comfortable oversharing or barging into rooms unannounced. Don’t let standing agreements about borrowing clothes and sharing snacks lead you to abandon common courtesy.

Cancer

You’ve always been a fan of peace and quiet, so your noisy neighbors and their late-night parties next door have added extra stress to your week. Your short fuse might tempt you to jump into confrontation, but be patient, Cancer. Always strive for that happy medium between constantly picking fights and suffering in silence.

Leo

As a deeply introspective person, you are always in touch with your inner drives and emotions. However, you tend to expect the same level of self-awareness from the people around you. This behavior can lead to misunderstandings when it comes to communicating with roommates. Be patient this week, Leo, and any disagreements will soon blow over.

Virgo

Your ability to make yourself feel at home in any situation is truly impressive. Never being uncomfortable in new settings means that you are the go-to friend for throwing parties and entertaining guests. Put your talents to use this week, Virgo, and give others the chance to share in the fun.

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Libra

Your problem-solving skills are off the charts, and your knack for rolling with the punches makes you an expert for handling all housing dilemmas. Watch out this week, though, as an unexpected problem with your dorm or apartment will put your temper to the test. Stay calm and collected as usual, and you’ll make it through the week without any problems.

Scorpio

Being your own person is important to you, Scorpio, so you sometimes feel trapped when you’re surrounded by the same people 24/7. This week, keep in mind that your living arrangement isn’t an all-day obligation. You’re allowed to—and you should— spend a healthy amount of time doing separate things from your roommates.

Sagittarius

While you’re not often homesick, this week you will find yourself missing your family more than usual. Don’t feel down, Sagittarius, for the loneliness won’t last forever.

Reach out to your family with a phone call or message, and remember that love is powerful no matter the distance.

Capricorn

Loyal and trustworthy by nature, you are always concerned with helping roommates out whenever they need you. You’ve probably earned the nickname as the “parent” of your friend group. This week, you will need to rely on others more than usual for help.

Don’t let your pride and independence get in the way of accepting their support.

Aquarius

While you’re always known for being friendly, this week you will be feeling even more outgoing than usual. Why not take the chance to make friends with the stranger across the hall, or spend some time in your building’s common areas? Get to know the people around you a little better, and you will experience a new sense of joy.

Pisces

You may think you’re doing your roommates a favor by not sweating the small things, but the short-term peace means nothing if you allow your bottled up frustrations to turn into resentment. Speak up this week, Pisces. You owe it to yourself and the people around you to be honest about what’s bothering you.

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Oct. 26, 2016

Gotta get back to Hogwarts

Halloween 2016: Playing the Chestnut Hill’s Harry Potter Festival brings part magic to Philadelphia

Costume inspiration from 2016’s most memorable moments FRANKI RUDNESKY ’18 Hawk Staff It’s easy for college students to get stuck in a time vortex: One blink and it’s Thanksgiving break, another blink and it’s winter break, another and it’s graduation.

In the same way, whether you have mentally prepared or not, “Halloweekend” is suddenly upon us.

If you’re like me and have yet to even browse Pinterest for inspiration, you can still switch up your costume from the usual cat ears and black dress. Luckily, 2016 has produced loads of costume-worthy pop culture moments for inspiration.

Here are a few ideas for some relevant costumes that you could easily recreate on your own: Olympian: Our televisions were blessed by some pretty amazing athletes during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Why not grab your girls and dress up as the Final Five? Or, if you’re feeling bold, bleach your hair and dress up as the infamous Ryan Lochte!

Pokémon trainer: The interactive game “Pokémon Go” took the world by storm in 2016, so represent your favorite team (Instinct, Mystic, or Valor) as a trainer. Or, if you want to go all out, dress up as your favorite Pokémon.

Presidential candidate: So far, the 2016 presidential election has been one of the most controversial in history. So, naturally it would be a conversation starter to dress up as either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Need a couples’ costume? Go out as either Donald and Melania or Hillary and Bill!

“Star Wars” character: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was one of the most highly anticipated and most well-received films this past year, and “Star Wars” mania has been on the rise ever since. Grab your squad and dress as Rey, Finn, BB-8, and Kylo Ren. Or, if you’re feeling old school “Star Wars”, break out the Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader costumes.

Beyoncé in “Lemonade”: In April, Beyoncé shook the world with the release of her visual album, “Lemonade.”

She wears a few different iconic outfits throughout the album, so there are plenty for you and your friends to recreate for Halloween. Probably the most popular?

Her flowing yellow dress, black heels, and baseball bat in “Hold Up.”

Jenny Nessel, ’19, Hanna Neece, ’19, Alexanne Marousis, ’19, and Rachel Cox, ’19, pose with Harry, Hermione, and Ron look-alikes at the Harry Potter Festival on Oct. 21.

(Photo by Rose Weldon ’19)

ROSE WELDON ’19 Hawk Staff It’s been a fortuitous year so far for fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise. Several months ago, the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” premiered on London’s West End. The accompanying print edition of the play was a bestseller, and will be produced on Broadway in 2017. In November, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the first-ever Harry Potter spinoff film, will be released in theaters. It was in this exciting spirit that the village of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania hosted its annual Harry Potter Festival on Oct. 21 and 22.

Every fall for six years now, Chestnut Hill has transformed into Hogsmeade in what is, above all, a love letter to J.K. Rowling’s generation-defining series. Fans take part in an immersive experience that pays tribute to the franchise that’s enthralled readers of all ages for almost 20 years.

I have been a Potterhead for most of my life, so I was psyched to embark on this pilgrimage with some of my friends and fellow fans. The festival’s official start time was 11:30 a.m., but we arrived at a quarter to noon, and by that time, the party was already in full swing. Philly.com estimated that over 15,000 people attended the festival, but that’s a low estimate. The relatively narrow Germantown Avenue was packed with people, to almost claustrophobic degrees. Due to the crowds, supplies ran thin, with kiosks running out of “Potter for President” buttons, house scarves, and other merchandise—most notably, Harry’s drink of choice, butterbeer.

Additionally, some of the events were a little halfhearted. My friends and I waited for 40 minutes so that two of us could be sorted into Hogwarts houses, but the

“sorting” ended up being a free online quiz (which, coincidentally, one of us had already taken) and a photo opportunity with a house banner for $5. Another store advertised itself as Ollivander’s Wand Shop, but had no wands inside, unlike its book equivalent.

There may have been some lows, but when there were highs, by Merlin’s beard, were they great! Photo ops were set up along the street, including Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station and Number 4, Privet Drive. The Philadelphia Print Shop offered Hogwarts acceptance letters and diplomas. “Horcrux Stations” were placed up and down the street, where one could send a postcard by owl, choose a patronus, and make a Golden Snitch.

Chestnut Hill College held its yearly all-day Quidditch tournament. One particularly sweet vendor (the “Trolley Witch” from the Hogwarts Express) sold Cauldron Cakes, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, and butterbeer cupcakes.

“The Chestnut Hill Local,” the local pa-

per, changed its name to the “The Local Prophet” in tribute to the wizard tabloid “The Daily Prophet.” A free Knight Bus was available to get around Germantown Ave., and the SEPTA train to Chestnut Hill was rebranded as the Hogwarts Express. All of these details made the experience fun and memorable.

One of the greatest parts of any fan gathering is seeing the cosplay, and the festival at Chestnut Hill was no exception. Dozens of fairgoers came dressed in their Hogwarts house garb, as their favorite character, or in t-shirts bearing their favorite quotes from the series. My group even took a picture with three cosplayers who perfectly embodied Harry, Ron and Hermione.

So if you’re a Potterhead and are not planning on going to Universal Studios anytime next year—heck, even if you are planning to go!—keep your schedule open for a trip to Chestnut Hill next October.

It’s a solid immersive experience and a fun way to keep your fandom alive.

Rachel Cox, ’19, Jenny Nessel, ’19, Alexanne Marousis, ’19, and Hanna Neece, ’19, prepare to leave on the Hogwarts Express. (Photo by Rose Weldon ’19)

Lifestyle

Oct. 26, 2016

A daunting night of haunts

Playlist of the week:

Experiencing the horror of Eastern State Penitentiary

This is Halloween ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Managing Editor The spookiest time of the year is (almost) upon us, Hawks. Halloween is in a few short days, and even though we’re too old to go trick-or-treating, we’ll never be too old to celebrate one of the best holidays. Whether you’re planning on staying in and watching “Hocus Pocus” for the thousandth time or going out with your roommates in your best group costume, you’re going to need a playlist to get the night started.

REBECCA ROCQUE ’20 Special to The Hawk Tall, foreboding walls hovered over hundreds of “victims” standing in line outside of Eastern State Penitentiary on a Friday night in early October.

Zombies on stilts and a crazed man in a blood-stained convict uniform wielding an uncannily realistic axe, gave people in line a preview of what was to come.

We were there for “Terror Behind the Walls,” the historic Philadelphia prison’s popular haunted attraction. According to the “Assumption of Risk and Release from Liability” form we had to sign before entering, we would all be victims that night.

The architect behind the renowned penitentiary was John Haviland, who is still regarded as one of the most famous and internationally influential prison architects of all time. Eastern State Penitentiary was completed in 1829. It took a total of eight years to construct the six magnificently detailed branches that would later house notorious criminals such as Al Capone. It was shut down and abandoned in 1971.

Now, the penitentiary is open for tours throughout the year and features one of the most popular haunted attractions on the East Coast.

I have never been one to shy away from horror movies and gore. In fact, I enjoy them. After standing in line and being blitzed by zombies, ghouls, and some alien type thing, I foolishly put any trepidations I may have had to rest.

I entered the building with a throng of people of all ages. We were immediately herded into a small confined room.

There, a young woman informed us that she would be the last human we would encounter for the entirety of the night.

Suddenly, an anemic, green-haired fellow with glowing cat eyes lunged at the crowd. He moved in a gangly fashion, like something straight out of “The Exorcist.” However, his voice differed from his ghastly appearance. While his cackle sounded convincing at first, the more the creature opened his blood-covered mouth, the more I heard a trained actor. It’s a sound like none other: The exaggerated emphasis on the ending of every word.

Now that I knew him as an actor, I found the green-haired man comforting.

His Oscar-award-winning performance was far less troublesome to me than the claustrophobia starting to set in. Unlike others who cowered from the mere sight of him, I found myself recoiling from the small room.

“You must choose between a more interactive experience or a less, shall we say, life-threatening one,” said the greenhaired man.

The groups were split into two lines where zombie nurses asked if anyone wanted a neon pink glow-stick necklace.

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1.“Science Fiction Double Feature” from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” This eerie opening to the 1975 cult classic film references several b-movie horror films from the 1950s, from “The Day the Earth Stood Still” to “Flash Gordon.” It’s the perfect way to kick off a Halloween extravaganza: paying homage to some of the most memorable movie monsters and heroes, while putting you in the frame of mind that only “Rocky Horror” can.

2.“Monster Mash” by Boris Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers Yes, this song is cheesy, but you can’t deny that as soon as you hear it, you think Halloween. Believe it or not, this 1962 novelty song hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the year it was released, and ever since, it has been a Halloween favorite.

3.“I Put a Spell on You” from “Hocus Pocus” Bette Midler covering any song is bound to be incredible. But Bette Midler as Sarah Sanderson, singing a song that bewitches an entire town of adults? Classic. This song is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit, whether you’re going out for a night on bewitching the town or watching some classic holiday DCOMs like “Halloweentown” or “Twitches.”

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This necklace acted as a marker in the darkness for the actors to know whether a person wanted the interactive experience: that is, to be touched. For an instant I felt my heart race, yet I felt compelled to get the full “interactive experience” for the sake of the story and my dignity. I mustered up all the courage I could, and reluctantly took a necklace.

The haunted house was filled with convicts, touchy zombies, skeletons bathing in bubbling blood, and real chainsaws thrust at us. A disturbed doctor, who separated my friends and me from the rest of the group, locked us in a small room and proceeded to jab a large needle toward our throats.

After I survived the 45-minute tour with minimal emotional scarring, I tried to befriend some of the actors outside the penitentiary by trying to make them break character and laugh. I asked who they thought should win the presidential election. Then I preceded to ask if we should all just flee the country and move to Canada. They burst out laughing.

The next thing I knew, five of my zombie “friends” had swarmed me and began dragging me towards the dungeon where only a lucky few visitors are taken.

As a reflex, I went limp, dropped to the ground, and tore off the glow stick. They couldn’t help but laugh as I played dead.

Eventually, they coaxed me into entering the pitch black dungeon. Due to a promise I made to my newfound zombie friends, I cannot share the grizzly and heart-stopping details of what followed.

It’s not cheap to experience Terror Behind the Walls for yourself, although it’s definitely a worthwhile thrill. I chose to order my ticket online because I was under the impression that I would only have to pay $19 as advertised, opposed to $25 at the door. However, there was a service fee of $4.50, saving me a grand total of $1.50.

All in all, it was money well spent for a suspenseful journey through Eastern State Penitentiary’s “Terror Behind the Walls.”

4. “Time Warp” from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” It’s just a jump to the left, and a step to the right… into Dr. Frank N. Furter’s castle of eccentricities. Dance along with Brad, Janet, and Rocky to this catchy song before you hit the streets to strut your stuff in what is sure to be a killer costume.

5.“This is Halloween” from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Even 23 years after its release, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a classic, and the soundtrack is a nostalgia-filled trip through Halloween Town and Christmas Town that you’ll never forget. This eerie opening tune is the perfect way to get into the mindset of All Hallow’s Eve, so turn up the music and everybody scream in this town of Halloween.

6.“Thriller” by Michael Jackson It’s not a Halloween playlist without this 1982 Michael Jackson classic. The song stayed in the top 10 of the Billboard charts for several weeks, and is still considered today to be one of Jackson’s best songs. Plus, with a 14-minute short film music video directed by John Landis (of “The Blues Brothers” fame) that depicts Jackson dancing around with a bunch of zombies, this song absolutely has to make it onto your Halloween playlist.

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‘If there’s any such thing as a happy cemetery, this would be the place’ The life and work of Laurel Hill Cemetery’s groundskeeper KALA PERRY ’17 Special to The Hawk Peter “Bill” Doran, 59, breezes into the main office of Laurel Hill Cemetery, located on Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Pa., with a 16-ounce cup of Wawa coffee in his hand. Doran, dressed sensibly in a pair of dark blue jeans, a plaid shirt made up of various shades of blue, and a black collared jacket, is ready to start a long day of work in the cemetery.

Doran is the superintendent of Laurel Hill Cemetery and West Laurel Hill Cemetery, an approximately 12-minute drive away on the other side of the Schuylkill River. He arrives at Laurel Hill every day and handles tasks such as overseeing the digging of graves, planning burials, working on monuments and inscriptions, handling grounds maintenance, and delving into special projects that include maintaining trees and the three miles of roads that crisscross the cemetery grounds.

“I do everything soup to nuts over here,” Doran said. “People think that when you work in a cemetery, all you do is dig graves and see dead bodies, which is completely untrue.”

Doran admitted that he hasn’t dug 10 graves in over 30 years and hasn’t seen a dead body in over 20. He maintained that there is much more to do in cemeteries that people don’t see.

“Technically a cemetery never closes,” he said.

For that reason, superb groundskeeping is necessary. When Doran arrived at Laurel Hill Cemetery 30 years ago, people though it had been closed due to its state of disrepair.

The cemetery was in shambles because it had fallen on hard times. Doran came to work at Laurel Hill Cemetery because he saw that a change needed to be made, and he wanted to play a key role in the cemetery’s restoration.

“If I had my way,” he said, “everything would be perfect 100 percent of the time.”

Doran, a native of Ireland, came to America when he was just 28 years old, leaving his family to start a new life. This particular fact has caused him a bit of grief.

His blue eyes dropped when, in a soft voice, he explained what the transition was like for him.

“When you’re 28-years old, and you feel like you can do anything, you never really think about people getting old. ’Cause if you talked about people getting old, like your family and all, you would never leave them,” he said.

Thirty years later, Doran feels as though he’s paying the price for his actions.

“All my family and friends are starting to pass away,” he said. “I didn’t go home for several years after I came here.

Then the only reason I was going home was for funerals.”

It goes without saying that Doran’s choice to work in a cemetery is a curious one.

When Doran lived in Ireland, he worked as a stonemason. Upon arriving in America, a monument dealer needed a stonemason to do a job in Princeton, N.J. Doran worked tireless days, which originally started at 7 a.m., but made the transition to 5 a.m. when the man that he worked for insisted that they leave early in order to beat traffic.

Doran was paid $50 a day for his work.

After this experience, Doran said, “The rest is history.”

He began working for Laurel Hill Cemetery part-time, until he made the transition to full-time work. His average workweek is 40 hours.

“I never take off,” he said, and he admitted that he has at least three weeks of accumulated vacation time to take before Christmas.

Laurel Hill Cemetery is over 180 years old, and became a National Historic Landmark in 1988. Doran’s transition into full-time work has proven beneficial during his time at the cemetery, particularly for the aesthetics of the property.

The cemetery consists of individual plots, which have become more popular in recent years, as family members live farther and farther away from one another, as well as family “estates” and mausoleums.

180 years ago, without trains, cars, and planes, people used to ride their horses and carriages to the cemetery, and would typically stay there for some time.

Family members would maintain their loved ones’ grounds themselves, but as times have changed, it has become the onus of the cemetery staff, like Doran, to maintain the plots.

Some of the burial sites have endowments that were created 100 years ago and are kept in a fund. Only the interest that is collected can be spent on restoring the plots. With the average lot requiring $200-$400 to fix up, some plots are left for years to collect interest so that necessary repairs can be made.

A great deal of money that Laurel Hill Cemetery raises is put back into the cemetery for beautification and restoration projects. Each year, Laurel Hill hosts tours and special events to supplement these projects. The Gravedigger’s Ball, a black tie event, has been held annually for the past 11 years.

These events are necessary because they sustain the cemetery in a significant way. Despite these fundraising events, the price of burial plots at Laurel Hill remains competitive with those in the surrounding area. An average burial charge here is around $5,000. This price tag, Doran admitted, is simply not feasible for many Philadelphians. He estimates that there are probably half a million people in the city who cannot afford a $5,000 burial.

Peter “Bill” Doran in front of Laurel Hill Cemetery’s national landmark plaque. (Photo by Kala Perry ’17)

That, he said, is heartbreaking.

Doran said that he often does what he can to help a family that is having trouble footing the bill for a burial. However, he said, although it is infrequent, some people must be turned away for their inability to pay. He confesses that this is probably one of the saddest parts of his job.

“I treat everyone the same, whether they are as poor as a church mouse, or a multimillionaire,” he said.

Since he is constantly surrounded by death, Doran experiences some very sentimental moments with these families.

Doran’s demeanor changed as he recounted that, just last year, on the year’s snowiest day, Laurel Hill buried a 13-year-old girl. It’s always sad when a child dies, he said. Doran remained pensive as he continued to talk about the saddest part of his job.

He talked about the people who remain unclaimed from Philadelphia’s coroner’s office. When family members cannot afford to pick up and bury their loved ones, the remains are stored at the coroner’s office, where, after three months, they are cremated. Recently, Laurel Hill Cemetery buried over 1,500 cremated remains that had never been retrieved from the coroner. Doran is pleased that these souls finally found a resting place in Laurel Hill.

At Laurel Hill Cemetery, there are between 25–45 funerals held every year, and Doran tries to attend every single one of them.

“I do my best for everybody,” he said.

“To personalize it.”

Despite the constant gloom surrounding his job, Doran doesn’t let it get to him.

Laurel Hill, he said, is “one of the nicest cemeteries in the city.”

“A lot of people get the impression that they’re never alone in here,” he claimed. “There’s always someone passing your grave, or talking to you. If there’s

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any such thing as a happy cemetery, this would be the place.”

It is not hard to envision Laurel Hill as a happy cemetery, especially considering the exciting things that often go on there.

Several movies have been filmed at Laurel Hill Cemetery, including “Creed,” “Rocky 6,” “Law Abiding Citizen,” “Transformers,” and “Denial,” among many others.

“You get to meet all the movie stars,” Doran confessed with a chuckle.

Who has Doran met? Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone, to name a few.

Doran chuckled as he discussed some of the “famous people” that are buried here. There’s a Dr. Pepper, Martha Stewart, and Harry Potter who all call Laurel Hill Cemetery their final resting place.

Ask him who the most famous person buried here is, and he’ll respond “everybody.”

“Everybody is famous,” he said, “Everybody was loved by somebody at one stage.”

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Pregame party A fan’s first experience tailgating DOUG HICKS ’20 Special to The Hawk As I emerged from the subway platform, I began to hear the echoes of a crowd funneling through AT&T Station in South Philadelphia. The air was warm on my face and a noticeable waft of beer and hot dogs hung in the air.

It was “football Sunday” in Philadelphia and the hometown Eagles were set to match up with their cross-state rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I have been to an Eagles game before, but I never have had the opportunity to experience a tailgate.

Before I knew it, I was hundreds of people deep into Lot C outside of Lincoln Financial Field. The sun was high in the sky as midday had just passed. Game time was in three hours, and it seemed to me most people had been here all day. Lots open five hours before kickoff and parking is about $40.

Overnight tailgating is not allowed, but most people try to get here so early that they are still half-asleep. As I sifted through the crowds, I began to walk around and admire the endless rows of cars, trucks, and even some RVs.

Vendors roamed the lots selling anything from soft pretzels to custom t-shirts.

Security also patrolled the area, but most of the police officers did not engage with fans.

Eventually after walking around for a bit, I made my way into Lot N, known unofficially by most of the regular tailgaters as the “Jetro” lot, thanks to the company that owns the the area.

Within 20 minutes of wandering around Jetro, I soon found myself having a football pass with a complete stranger who, depending on who you ask, may have had a few too many drinks. Regardless, I figured this was my chance to get a good look at how this guy tailgates.

Tyler Gehlhaus, a recent college graduate, and his buddies have been tailgating at Eagles’ games for years and his crew is a mainstay in the Jetro lot.

“Even if you’re not going to the game, [tailgating] is the best way to get the game day experience without the price of a ticket,” Gehlhaus said.

As we talked more, Gehlhaus introduced me to some of his buddies, who offered me a burger fresh off the coal fired

grill. If I wanted to get the full experience, I had no choice but to accept.

After scarfing down the burger, I began talking to one of the other guys in Gehlhaus’ group, Kurt Dick, who made the drive from his hometown of Bethlehem, Pa. to the stadium. He was lucky enough also to have a ticket.

“I just like it because I get to see my buddies,” Dick said. “When everyone is away at school it is tough to get together to do something we all enjoy. But Sundays here are fun for everyone.”

There is a strong feeling of camaraderie buzzing around here. Eagles fans bond over their mutual hatred for other teams as well as their love for their hometown heroes.

Even fans from the opposing teams come early to enjoy all the tailgating that Philadelphia has to offer.

After saying goodbye to my new friends, I moved along and made my way back towards the recently built sports entertainment experience, Xfinity Live! on Pattison Avenue. During most games, Xfinity Live! offers sports-entertainment experience geared toward the 21-and-over crowd.

Due to the insanely long line and being underage myself, I could not get an idea of what it had to offer. More information can be found on its website, where Xfinity Live! is said to be, “Philly’s premier dining and entertainment destination...and the perfect spot before during and after all sporting events!”

While walking the perimeter of the venue, I met Mike Crompton, a Philadelphia-born Steelers fan who came to watch the game inside the newly-popular bar.

“Tickets to the game were way, way, way too expensive for me,” Crompton said.

“But it was the only time my Steelers were in town, so I had to come down here at least.

I heard about [Xfinity Live!] from a few friends, and decided to give it a shot.”

After two hours of perusing the pavement of the Philadelphia’s sports complex, I decided it was time to go. When I made it back to the subway, the platform was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with tailgaters who had just come for the beer, hot dogs, and game day experience. They were, like me, now heading home to try to catch the actual game.

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Lucky number seven

Women’s soccer records seventh A-10 win CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor The Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team set a new record for wins with a 4-0 victory over the Davidson College Wildcats on Oct. 23. With the win, the Hawks improved to 14-1-2 overall and 7-0-1 in the Atlantic 10.

It was also the team’s first shutout of the season.

“We got our first shutout, so we were very excited about that,” Head Coach Jess Mannella said. “We were proud about that. I think they did a good job of keeping focus…

I think we did a good job of just playing safe, keeping the ball, and having good shape.”

Senior Emily Gingrich passes to a teammate (Photo by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17).

Davidson nearly got on the board in the 23rd minute, but the shot went high and landed on top of the net. St. Joe’s opened the scoring six minutes and 20 seconds later. Senior Emily Gingrich took a pass from freshman Kylie D’Ambra and shot the ball past the drawn-out goalkeeper for the Hawks’ first goal.

In the 38th minute, Gingrich scored again, this time heading in a pass from freshman Brittany Hartwell-Miller.

“Emily was pretty much dictating the play, and she was finding spaces and gaps, so she was really able to turn the game around, and I think that’s what she did by scoring both goals [in the first half],” Mannella said.

Davidson’s Virginia Jesseleson took a shot just over three minutes into the second half, but St. Joe’s sophomore goalkeeper Grace Bendon made the save to keep the shutout intact.

Ten seconds later, St. Joe’s sophomore Dakota Mills scored on a pass from Gingrich to further sustain the lead. It was Mills’ 13th goal of the season, just one goal shy of the record. Mills is also three points from tying the single-season record for points, a mark of 33, set in 2006 by Ali Wean.

Senior Shannon Mulvey capped the scoring in the 69th minute off a pass from D’Ambra. “[I was thinking] just like the normal ‘hopefully I don’t miss this,’ to be honest with you,” Mulvey said. “It’s honestly just a great feeling. It was a great ball from Kylie.”

Mulvey was particularly impressed with the way the team continued to play hard, despite holding a commanding lead.

Sophomore Grace Bendon prepares for the Davidson offense as they drive toward the goal (Photo by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17).

“It’s a good sign,” Mulvey said. “I think we put in a lot of effort. We didn’t get comfortable with the four-goal lead. We stayed and we defended and we played like we needed the shutout.”

The Hawks outshot the Wildcats 17-6, and also held an 8-2 advantage in corner kicks. Bendon made two saves in the full 90 minutes. Gingrich led the team with five shots, three on goal, and two goals. Gingrich’s two goals and one assist brought her career points to 103, becoming the first-ever Hawk to score 100 career points. D’Ambra had two assists, and junior Lauren Dimes had three shots, two on goal.

“It’s so important [to get the win], especially after the huge win on Thursday [against Saint Louis University],” Mannella said. “Now, everything is in our hands to

maintain first [place]. In order to stay [in] first, we have to win out. I think just staying focused and waiting to achieve that goal, I think we did a good job there. We’re really excited. Everyone got to play a little bit, so it was nice to see a whole team effort there. We were really proud of them.”

The Hawks will travel to the University of Massachusetts to take on the Minutewomen on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Hawks will return home for their final regular season game against St. Bonaventure University on Sunday, Oct. 30, where the team will honor its three seniors.

“I’m excited to see how we finish out,” Mulvey said.

The A-10 Championship will start on Thursday, Nov. 3 and will take place in Kingston, R.I.

Pressure’s on

Men’s soccer falls 2-0 CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A., ’17 Sports Editor The Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team took on the Duquesne University Dukes (8-3-4, 3-1-2 A-10) in an important Atlantic 10 match-up on Oct. 22. The Hawks lost by a final score of 2-0, their fourth consecutive loss. The Hawks now stand at 6-91 overall and 3-4-0 in the A-10, and are tied for fifth place with La Salle University.

“I thought Duquesne did what they needed to do,” St. Joe’s Head Coach Don D’Ambra said. “It was a scrappy game. It was a physical game. It came down to winning tackles, getting to loose balls. They just did more in that department. I don’t think they outplayed us by any means. They did enough to put us under pressure.”

The game consisted of highly competitive, scoreless play for much of the match.

The Hawks took only two shots in the first period, while the Dukes took three.

The Hawks got off their first shot on goal from sophomore midfielder Kyle Lochbihler in the 60th minute, but Duquesne goalkeeper Evan Kozlowski was there to make the stop. Lochbihler started Saturday’s game, the first start of his collegiate career, playing 50 minutes and taking two shots.

“Kyle’s been playing with a lot of heart,” D’Ambra said of Lochbihler starting. “That’s what St. Joe’s is about… He comes in, he creates energy, he makes the runs, he’s creating crosses and shots, so he’s trying really hard

and he’s creating through his energy level and just by competing.”

The Dukes broke the tie in the 77th minute when Austin Stout slipped the ball past St. Joe’s junior goalkeeper Greg O’Connell.

The Hawks’ second and final shot on goal came from freshman forward Daryus Lake, the first shot of his collegiate career. About five and a half minutes later, St. Joe’s junior defender Kevin Lockhart nearly headed in a shot, but Duquesne’s defense blocked the ball.

Less than a minute later, Duquesne’s Ryan Landry fired from just inside the box to score the Duke’s second goal of the game.

“I was disappointed by the lack of fight with our guys,” D’Ambra said. “At this point in the season, it’s unacceptable. I think it’s a mentality. I think, right now, we have too many guys worried more about defensive, [so] they’re not willing to take chances on offense.”

Duquesne held the advantage in shots, 13-8, which St. Joe’s took six of the 10 corner kicks in the match.

Sophomore Kyle Lochbihler follows the action as senior Eric Jordan fights off a Duquesne defender (Photo by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17).

O’Connell played the full 90 minutes and made three saves. The Hawks also received full game efforts from Lockhart, junior midfielder Matt Crawford, senior midfielder Eric Jordan, and sophomore defender Eddie McCusker.

“I thought Eric Jordan really stood out,” D’Ambra said. “Kevin Lockhart battled. Eddie McCusker battled. Some of our defensive guys really stepped up and competed well.”

Senior forward Ted Foley played 41 minutes off the bench, his second-highest minutes total on the season. Freshman Ramzi Saim played 69 minutes off the bench, first subbing in the sixth minute when senior midfielder Bliss Harris left the game.

“Our backs are against the wall,” D’Ambra said. “We have to win against La Salle.

How are they going to respond? If we don’t step up and play really well against La Salle, then we don’t deserve to get to the playoffs. For me, they have shown well enough that we can play and beat anybody. It’s just a matter of going out there and collectively doing it as a unit.”

The Hawks will take on La Salle in a critical A-10 match on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Sweeney Field. The match will be the last home game of the season, and the team will honor its seniors.

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Champs

Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20

NICK MANDARANO ’18 Assistant Sports Editor The Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team (13-5, 7-0 A-10) faced off against the University of Massachusetts Minutewomen (10-7, 5-2 A-10) on Friday, Oct. 21.

This game clinched the Atlantic 10 regular season title for the Hawks.

The game opened with a goal from senior Kerri Turk before the Minutewomen scored two consecutive goals. Turk scored again just prior to the close of the first half.

The game remained tied at two goals apiece after a scoreless second half. Six minutes into the overtime period, freshman Pepa Serrano scored on a penalty corner to win both the game and the regular season conference title for the Hawks.

“A win is important and celebration is huge,” said Head Coach Lynn Farquhar.

“We share a passion. That’s why we do what we do, so we celebrated until midnight and the next day we started again. Saturday we came out to prep for Hofstra. So day-by-day again.”

The Hawks finished the weekend with

Field hockey clinches Atlantic 10 regular season title a 5-3 non-conference win against the Hofstra University Pride (9-8) on Sunday, Oct. 23. Sophomore Anna Willocks opened the scoring with a goal off a penalty corner to give St. Joe’s an early lead. The Pride, however, managed to score the game’s next two goals, both off corners to give them a lead until Willocks tied the game with another goal just before the end of the half.

Senior Claudia Marin Samper scored her second goal of the game for Hofstra in the second half, but the Hawks were quick to strike back. Within the next minute and a half of play, junior Jackalyn Pauling and Serrano each scored to give St. Joe’s a 4-3 lead. Later in the game, Serrano would score again on a penalty stroke to ensure the victory.

“I think it demonstrates a team that has a lot of character, to be able to bounce back,” Farquhar said. “And that’s tough in any sport. Hofstra came out with a bang and they were challenging, so credit to our group for [coming back].”

Farquhar also noted that there were no halftime adjustments made. Instead, the

Head Coach Lynn Farquhar addresses the field hockey team on Oct. 21 (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).

team just had to refocus.

Serrano observed a drastic change in the Hawks’ caliber of play between the first and second half and credited the refocusing.

“We were not focused like we had to be, so we changed our [mindset],” Serrano said.

Sunday’s game was also Senior Day for St. Joe’s. Prior to the game, seniors Katja Hansen, Kerri Turk, Emily Nonnemacher, Melanie Colozzi and Amelia Deibler were acknowledged and honored.

“I think Senior Day is about spirit and having pride in what you do,” Farquhar said.

“Our five seniors have come a long way and they’re why we are here today, so to recognize them is great. I think their ability to help us refocus at halftime is why they are in our leadership group.”

St. Joe’s will travel to North Carolina to play Davidson College in their final game of the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m. A win would complete the first undefeated A-10 season for the Hawks since 1995, when they went 4-0 in conference play. This was the last time the Hawks won the regular season A-10 title.

St. Joe’s will play as the No. 1 seed in the A-10 postseason, which begins Friday, Nov. 4 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Cary Street Field.

Sophomore Anna Willocks runs towards the goal on Oct. 23 (Photo by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17).

The field hockey team celebrates freshman Pepa Serrano’s game-winning goal on Oct. 21 (Photo by Luke Malanga, ’20).