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A safer web

Faculty work on university technological security ANA FAGUY ’19 Assistant News Editor

Freshman crew 8 warm up for the Head of the Schuykill race, Saturday, Oct. 24.

Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19

Layoffs hit Saint Joseph’s University experiences first sweep of employee reductions KATRYNA PERERA ’16 News Editor Last week, 14 employees of Saint Joseph’s University were let go.

During the Fall Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 22, university president, Mark C. Reed, Ed.D. confirmed that the university had eliminated 43 staff and administrative positions, but that only 14 of those positions had been occupied at the time.

According to Reed, individuals whose employment had been terminated were informed through meetings held on Monday and Tuesday of last week. Each meeting consisted of the affected individual, their direct supervisor and a member of the Office of Human Resources.

All affected individuals were offered severance packages equal to two weeks of salary for every year of service the individual contributed, Reed said. Additionally, if an affected individual has a child attending the university and they are receiving a tuition benefit, those benefits will be extended until the child graduates, Reed said. All affected individuals are also receiving transition assistance from the university.

Financial and operational reasons expressed that some form of action needed to be taken, Reed said. He stated that although the state of the university was not dire, it was necessary to take some action now rather than later.

Reed continued to explain that the positions that were eliminated were determined through analysis and meetings with members of Human Resources and the deans and vice presidents of each administrative department.

“I asked each of the members of the senior administration…to identify opportunities in their areas where they thought we could make reductions,” Reed said.

Although the campus was abuzz with news of the layoffs early in the week, there was no official communication

from the university or members of the administration until the Convocation.

Claire Simmers, Ph.D., chair and professor of management, said that the manner in which the layoffs were executed is what she feels is bothering some members of the university community.

“I support Dr. Reed in that we definitely have to do something, and we need to be more operationally efficient, and we need to match our resources with our revenues,” Simmers said, “so I’m 100 percent in favor of that. I think the biggest issue is the how.”

Robert Daniel, Ph.D., assistant professor of modern and classical languages, echoed Simmers.

“Saint Joseph’s is a human community, and one of the problems with the way that this happened is that members of the community who had been here for a long time, and in some cases, who had been very productive members of the community…for them to be summarily sent away without a whole lot of explanation…is that the best corporate practice for us adopt? I’m not so sure,” he said.

But Reed said he felt the way the situation was handled was the right way, and when asked why he waited until Thursday to address the issue he said, “There’s nothing that I would have put in a communication on Wednesday that I didn’t talk about in person on Thursday [at the convocation]…we’re going to treat folks with as much compassion and dignity as we can…and that means we’re going to be quiet about certain things as well.”

Future layoffs are a possibility, Reed said, but that if such an action must be taken, where jobs are affected, the university will be notified of the coming cuts in advance to any permanent decisions being made.

Everyone knows to lock the front door before they leave the house, but when it comes to technology security, unsafe practices are all too common.

On Oct. 22 representatives of the Security and Compliance Committee of Saint Joseph’s University, and members of the Faculty Senate, met with the Office of Information Technology to discuss updates to Saint Joseph’s technology security.

Faculty members raised concerns over IT security and asked to meet with the chief information officer in IT, Francis DiSanti.

According to DiSanti, the faculty had three suggestions to improve security: increase the maximum password length, require less frequent password changes, and consider a two-factor authentication system.

The current maximum password length is eight letters and the minimum is six, but the new minimum would be closer to 12 and could expand to 20 or 30.

“Every time you add a digit you increase [the strength] exponentially,” said David Parry, Ph.D, associate professor and chair of the department of communication studies. “It makes it so massive you can’t even display it, which is what you want. Eight [digits] is no longer considered very secure by cryptographers.”

Another change the faculty felt was important was decreasing the regularity of the password changes.

“A lengthier, more complex password would require less frequent password changes.

Those changes would lend us to a more secure authentication system,” Disanti said.

Many of the ideas brought up by faculty, were concerns that were evident to IT previously and issues that they had been planning to address, he added.

“I think people are really cognizant of best practices in physical spaces; you leave the building you lock the door, you don’t leave your key around, don’t make copies of key and hand them out to people,” said Parry, “but digital space is new.”

Parry also added that although St. Joe’s security features are better than most academic institutions, a combination of longer password requirements and a decrease in the frequency of mandatory password changes would help increase security.

DiSanti is hopeful that faculty can look to the next academic year to see the implementation of the technology security solutions.

“I felt that there was a level of confidence that we had that we could address the things brought forward, DiSanti said, “and I do think that faculty felt they were being listened to and that they felt confident that we could carry this out.”

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Department of Public Safety reports (Oct. 16-Oct. 22) Oct. 16 Public Safety was notified of a student possessing alcohol in LaFarge Hall. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified of a suspicious male in the parking lot of Moore Hall. Public Safety Officers responded, but the individual had left the area. Philadelphia Police was notified.

Oct. 17 Public Safety was notified of a student possessing alcohol while riding the Saint Joseph’s shuttle van. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Community Standards was notified.

a bush outside of Villger Hall. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 2400 block of N. 54 Street. Public Safety and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

Oct. 19

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that an unknown person had removed his unattended backpack from the Campion Student Center. The incident is currently under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding an unknown person using his credit card to make purchases out of state. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside Xavier Hall.

Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by steam from the shower.

Facilities Management was notified.

Oct. 18

Oct. 21

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to another St. Joe’s student assaulting her in Rashford Hall. Public Safety Officers responded. The student refused medical attention. Residence Life was notified. The incident is currently under investigation.

Public Safety was notified of an unknown person vandalizing

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Oct. 20

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside the McShain Residence Center. Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed a student using cooking equipment activated the alarm. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student of an unknown person removing her bicycle that was secured to a bike rack outside of Rashford Hall. The incident is currently under investigation.

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

Public Safety was notified by the St. Joe’s bookstore of a shoplifting incident that had occurred involving a non-St. Joe’s student. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The incident is currently under investigation.

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Oct. 22 Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s visitor of an unknown person breaking into his vehicle parked in the Ashwood Apartments parking lot and removing a box of tools. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The incident is currently under investigation.

NEWS BRIEFS Quake kills hundreds

More than 260 people died after a huge earthquake hit Pakistan and northeastern Afghanistan. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake was felt as far away as northern India and Tajikistan. The death toll is expected to rise, as communications have yet to arrive from more remote areas. (BBC)

Upcoming Home Athletic Events Thu., Oct. 29 - Basketball “Sneak Peek”, 6:30 p.m. (Hagan Arena) Women’s Soccer vs. Massachusetts, 7p.m.

(Sweeney Field) Sun., Nov. 1 - Field Hockey vs. St. Francis (Pa.) (Ryan Field) Coming Soon Atlantic 10 Field Hockey Championship Nov. 6-7

Ole Miss to remove Confederate flag

The University of Mississippi has stopped flying the state flag on its campus because it features the Confederate battle emblem. This decision comes after students urged for the removal of the flag due to of its associations with slavery. The decision was made by the university chancellor. (BCC)

High school football deaths prompt national dialogue

A 17-year-old high school football player in Illinois is the seventh this year to die after suffering injuries during a game. Andre Smith died of blunt force head injuries due to a football accident, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Officer. He was injured Thursday and died early Friday. (CNN)

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Congress and Obama administration near budget deal

Congressional leaders and the White House are close to a crucial budget deal that would modestly increase U.S. spending over the next two years. This deal would also raise the federal borrowing limit. (The Washington Post)

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Jersey Paradise Lost ALYSSA EVANS ’16 Special to The Hawk

For her entire life, LeighAnn Davis, ’16, has called the Jersey Shore home. It has been at the heart of her fondest memories.

When Davis was young, summer Saturdays were when her family trekked down the sandy streets of Manasquan, N.J. to spend the afternoon building sand castles, splashing through the foamy Atlantic Ocean and looking for sand crabs amongst the shells and seaweed.

If she was lucky, Davis was allowed to have a cherry Italian ice, which she gobbled up before it melted in the hot sun. At night, they strolled the boardwalk in nearby Point Pleasant, went on carnival rides, and watched fireworks light up the sky.

“I was amazed by all of it,” Davis said. “The flashing lights, the sounds of arcade games, the smell of French fries and ice cream. The beach was home.”

In the fall of 2012, Davis packed up her life in Wall Township, located in central New Jersey, to attend Saint Joseph’s University.

The transition was smooth, and in the beginning, Davis didn’t think of home too often.

However, on one October day that first year, Patrick Saparito, Ph.D., associate professor of management, told students in his Essentials of Management class, Davis among them, that classes could be canceled the next week due to the threat of a hurricane along the coast of New Jersey.

“Initially, I didn’t think in depth about it,” Davis said. “I was just excited we might have some days off from class.”

During the last weekend of October, the Saint Joseph’s community received an email that class was cancelled the following Monday, Oct. 29. Davis’ whole suite of roommates in Sourin Hall ran out into their common room cheering, planning what movies they would watch and snacks they would get for the coming storm.

“What was scary was the follow-up email,” Davis said, “which told us places were beginning to evacuate and that if we could, we should go home. That was the first moment I realized this was more serious than just a day off from school.”

Heeding the school’s warning, Davis took a train on Oct. 27, from Overbrook Station to West Trenton in New Jersey. The landscape outside the train window was just starting to darken, and the clouds spreading across the horizon released a steady rain. Davis’ mom, Janet, was waiting at the station, and by the time they arrived home in Wall Township, the wind and rain had picked up considerably.

By Sunday, the severity of the storm increased drastically, and around noon, Davis’s home lost power and cell phone service.

“That really freaked me out,” she said. “It was the first time I felt disconnected.”

An ominous feeling spread over the area, and in their candlelit house, Davis and her mother could hear nothing but the howling wind and the snapping of tree branches. And with the comforts of home gone and dark shadows covering the town, Davis couldn’t wait to get back to Philadelphia.

Hurricane Sandy began on Oct. 22 in the Caribbean Sea and moved upward from there, striking locations including Jamaica, Cuba, Bermuda, and The Bahamas before arriving along the New Jersey coast around Oct. 27.

Winds whipped through these areas at over 100 miles per hour, ripping buildings apart and propelling fragments of wreckage through the air. The luckiest residents were left without electricity; the least fortunate were left homeless. According to the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center , there were an estimated 147 fatalities and $75 billion dollars worth of damage, making it the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

And by Oct. 29, the worst of the storm in New Jersey was over.

Luckily the Davis home had not been damaged, but Davis and her mom had no clue how the rest of the area’s destruction was. They headed back to Philadelphia, where they were finally able to get in contact with their family members and catch upon the news of what had happened.

“Even though the storm was terrifying for us, we realized we were fairly isolated and other places had gotten hit much worse,” Davis said.

Erin Raftery, ’15, then a sophomore at Saint Joseph’s, can attest to that. Her grandparents owned two small fishing shacks in Manahawkin, N.J. that were completely wrecked during Hurricane Sandy.

“My grandparents bought them over 50 years ago, so they’ve been in the family for a really long time and mean a lot to our family,” Raftery said.

The houses Raftery and her family had been going to ever since she was born are now empty and uninhabitable. Signs were posted on both houses that warn against entering, due to safety hazards. Losing those tiny houses had a huge impact on Raftery’s entire family, she explained, as the shore houses were a place where they had spent many years making memories.

“There really wasn’t any cable, people put their phones away, and all of the beds were lined up next to each other so no one had their own room. It was a place where we all could just sit around, talk, and laugh,” Erin said. “Losing them really felt like losing that place we all congregated to, to be together.”

Back in Philadelphia, Davis and her mom looked in horror at photos of crumbling buildings, flooded streets, and the Seaside Heights roller coaster thrust into the ocean.

“I’ve been there 54 years, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” Janet Davis said.

Memories flashed through their minds of carnival rides and boardwalks that now were nothing but rubble.

“The next few days felt really strange because I was the only one of my friends from the shore,” Davis explained. “Everyone else was really casual about it, while my friends at home were keeping me informed about power outages, shelter locations, and even gasoline rations.”

That feeling of disconnect was something Davis carried with her for months. Finally, during winter break, Davis went to Seaside Heights with her family to see the aftermath.

Tree branches and debris had been cleared out, and the town was starting to rebuild.

As they approached the infamous roller coaster in the ocean, though, Davis’s heart sunk.

“That image had become so iconic in the news,” she said. “I knew the photo well. But actually seeing it in person was heartbreaking.”

The sense of community throughout the shore towns left a lasting impression on both Davis and Raftery.

“It was incredible how people came together,” Raftery said. “The Red Cross was serving meals and providing aid to people, FEMA set up stations to try and help people, police were aiding citizens and there were churches that were converted into shelters to provide food and temporary housing to people whose homes were destroyed. It really struck me how the community came together and helped each other in a time of such devastating circumstances.”

Amid the destruction, Davis was able to acknowledge something positive that came out of a terrible loss.

“When Sandy swept through, I did lose a part of myself,” Davis said. “I lost a part of my home, but I also gained a powerful sense of community. And that pride, that love for the Jersey Shore, is the most lasting thing to come out of Hurricane Sandy.”

Photos by Erin Raftery, ’15

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Editorial Handling of layoffs not in line with university mission EDITOR IN CHIEF Cat Coyle ’16 MANAGING EDITOR Shannon Adams ’16 COPY CHIEF Ashley Cappetta ’17 BUSINESS DIRECTOR Julia Le ’19 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.

Last week 14 university employees were laid off as a result of university budget cuts.

Over the course of two days, 43 positions were eliminated, most of which that were currently vacant, but 14 people were told seemingly out of nowhere that their employment had been terminated. They met with Human Resources and were off campus by the end of the day.

Rumors quickly spread throughout the university, and by the end of the day, the majority of campus knew that several people had been terminated. But beyond the unconfirmed campus buzz, there was no information available.

Students were left wondering about the fates of their beloved professors, and staff wondered about the fates of their jobs.

There was no confirmation of the layoffs until Fall Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 22.

At the Convocation, faculty members expressed their disappointment at how the matter was handled. We feel we must echo this concern.

While all parties involved understand that fiscal matters of the university made the layoffs a necessity, it is still extremely

disappointing to see how these members of our community were treated. Many of them have close ties to our campus community, and had been on Hawk Hill for a long time.

They occupied positions that have held the university together through tough times, but last week they were simply told they must immediately leave the place that had become their second home.

There is no good or easy way to execute layoffs. That is a fact understood by all those involved. However, having people come into work—people who had been working at the university for years—and letting them go with no warning seems counterintuitive to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University.

Layoffs were confirmed by university officials weeks ago. The Hawk ran a frontpage news article on this topic in our Sept.

16 issue. However, after confirming these layoffs, there was no communication between the administration and the university community until two days after the layoffs occurred.

According to the mission statement, Saint Joseph’s strives to be “an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares

for the whole person.”

Dismissing an integral member of our community with no notice, and no time to say farewell does not seem to be in line with this statement.

We do not mean to say that the university should not lay off any more employees.

While this would be our hope in an ideal world, we understand that this outcome is not probable due to the current financial state of the university and the current state of higher education.

But because administrators have confirmed that a second round of layoffs should be expected, the university should reconsider how they will handle them this time around.

At this university, no one deserves to come into work and be immediately dismissed. No one should come into work to find their friend of many years gone, and their office empty.

This could have been handled differently.

Because laying people off at the drop of a hat? That is simply not the magis.

-The Hawk Staff

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: “A wake-up call for campus,” published in the Oct. 7 issue, truly was a wake-up call.

It really helped me to open my eyes and realize just how much we are all so preoccupied with our own little worlds. We are so concerned with our own problems and issues that we don’t even realize that there are people all around us who may be

going through issues and situations much worse than anything that we could ever possibly imagine. We fail sometimes to see that we are all living in this world together. We need to come together in times of despair, fear, and/or heartache.

We may sympathize with others over their losses or their dire situations and the pain they go through, but we never really

know what that feels like until it hits close to home. So instead of going around acting like the world just revolves around us, we need to wake up and realize that people go through terrible things on a daily basis. We should all be concerned and try to come up with solutions to the violence we face in our communities. This article helped me to put this idea into perspective.

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Also, why stop with our communities? Let’s do something about violence in our cities; let’s do something about violence in our country, the world even! We are all sharing this world, let’s stick together and help make it a truly wonderful and beautiful place to live! Thank you for this wonderful article!

-Alycia Johns ’19

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Merion atrium happenings

Throughout the semester, the English department hosts readings of both poetry and prose, in an attempt to expose students to different authors. So far, the featured authors have been poet Ellie Stanford and novelist Cheryl Della Pietra. This week, they are also hosting a Halloween-themed reading in the Merion Hall atrium. These events are a great opportunity for students to broaden their horizons, learn more about different genres of literature, and meet the authors behind these works.

Out of the darkness walk and Black out day

This Sunday, Nov. 1, Saint Joseph’s University is to host an ‘Out of the Darkness’ walk.

The event, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, brings awareness about depression and suicide, and raises funding for research and education about mental illness. The event will follow the annual Blackout Day, held on Wednesday, Oct. 28. During Blackout Day, St. Joe’s students who wish to participate dress in black and take a vow of silence from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in memory of those whose lives were lost to alcohol addiction, overdose, and suicide.

Spring course selection

St. Joe’s has stepped up their game this year in terms of course offerings. Most course listings have been posted already, which makes planning our schedules for the spring so much easier, and there are a ton of interesting-sounding classes. Even though we’re only about halfway through this semester, it seems like a lot of people are already getting excited for the spring and the potential classes they will be taking.

Culturally insensitive Halloween costumes

For whatever reason, people seem to find it appropriate to dress up as cultural stereotypes (Japanese geishas, Native Americans, and Mexican Dios de los Muertos sugar skulls, to name a few), people from other races (blackface, yellowface, and redface are, and always were, totally inappropriate and inexcusable), or those in the LGBTQ community (i.e. Caitlyn Jenner). Dressing up as people from other cultures or communities is less terrible if it’s not done with malicious intent, but regardless of your intentions, reconsider before you buy your offensive costume this year.

misguided ritual sacrifice

According to the ASPCA, the month of October is far more dangerous for black cats than any other. Despite their year-round association with bad luck, these cats are often adopted for the novelty of having a black cat on Halloween, and then are abandoned immediately after the holiday. In some situations, things are even worse: people—often teenagers pretending to practice witchcraft or emulating cult behavior, according to the Arizona Humane Society—adopt black cats from shelters and sacrifice them in their misguided attempts at rituals. The ASPCA has urged its shelters to exercise extra caution in allowing people to adopt these pets, but ultimately encourage their adoption.

Fall creepy crawlies

Fall is mostly great: cool weather, leaves changing, and sweaters galore. One of the only downsides? Bugs and various other creatures that are not so fond of the cold that start to make their way inside our houses and apartments to settle down for the winter.

While we acknowledge their need for shelter, can’t they do it somewhere else? Waking up and finding a mouse in the kitchen or a spider in the bathroom is not the best way to start the day.

-The Hawk Staff

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for the trees LINDSAY HUESTON ’16 Hawk Staff

My name is Lindsay, and I speak for the trees.

In the most Seussian of manners, I’m fairly certain my inner Lorax audibly gasped when walking to class the first morning after fall break, upon discovering that one of the trees I’d loved most on this campus had seemingly disappeared into thin air.

I’d wondered why the space between the Science Center and Wolfington Hall seemed a little sunnier than usual, and it took me a few moments to figure out what was different. It was then, after some careful campus-scouring, that I spotted the patch of newly grass-seeded earth that marked the passing of my arboreal friend.

Beneath its branches, I’d chatted with friends under the guise of studying, books strewn across picnic tables as we basked in the gorgeous weather.

I’d crunched through its fallen leaves each autumn, with the whispers of winter nipping at my heels.

I’d watched as its limbs framed the ever-picturesque Barbelin on my walks to class, or the magenta-smeared hues of a City Ave. sunset if I was leaving from the library.

But I have seen its branches wither and quake, its

limbs struck down by howling winds, its leaves stripped of their places by storms that wail with madness. I have seen entire portions of the tree descend upon the concrete, blocking the paths that students like myself walk every day.

“It was dying,” they’d said.

“It was dangerous,” they’d said.

“It’s sick, it’s not healthy, it’s getting too old,” they’d said.

All of these statements are probably true. But these statements, nonetheless, do not make me wish any less that I were a member of The Appreciation Society For The Now-Dead Giant Tree Outside of Wolfington Hall (if such a thing were to exist), in the midst of my wistful harrumphing.

I find meaning in the simplest things: in purple pens; in perfect shirts found at thrift stores; in intentional conversation; in coffee dates with old friends. So, too, do I find meaning in grand old trees whose arms once enveloped our campus, hugging our community each day.

Peg me as too sappy a student (no pun intended) or

a tree-hugger, but I can’t help but be haunted by that old Joni Mitchell song as I amble through campus: “Now, don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone?”

They didn’t pave paradise or put up a parking lot, but I didn’t realize how one towering tree had made me feel so at home on Hawk Hill. And now it’s gone.

So goodbye, old friend.

Goodbye to my mental picture of that little corner of campus. Goodbye to your shade and your sunshine, your smiles and your sadness and your celebrations, all absorbed by passing students.

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu.

Dear tree, they’ve replanted new seeds, unlike Truffula thneeds, and our campus will treat them with care.

We’ll give them fresh water, and feed them fresh air.

Promise.

My name is Lindsay, and I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues. So goodbye, dear tree, for you remind me of Hawk autumns and springs so young.

Did you know?

ELIZABETH BLOOM ’16 Special to The Hawk

Donald Trump. Jeb Bush. Hillary Clinton. Bernie Sanders.

Bush, Clinton, and Sanders are people familiar with politics. Trump however, is not.

Trump’s campaign initially came as a shock to America: A public entertainment figure has not run for president or held office since Ronald Reagan’s presidency from Jan. 19811989.

Trump has been leading in most Republican polls, creating a mini-panic throughout both the party and political sphere. Trump’s extremely conservative views, particularly his economic policies and his stance on immigration, have attracted the attention of voters.

Trump is not a politician, he’s a financial guru. He attended the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, and has made billions in the real estate industry.

Trump is most famous for his casinos, The Trump Entertainment Resorts, and his company The Trump Organization. As a result of these business ventures, he is a self-made billionaire.

Before he announced his candidacy earlier this year, Trump had ventured in and out of politics. Back in 2011, Trump posed the question about President Obama’s citizenship, demanding proof and even hiring investigators and sending them to Obama’s birthplace to investigate the credibility of his citizenship.

Trump backed and supported the 2009 government auto industry bailout, and openly denies climate change.

Why can Trump get away with such preposterous accusations, offensive claims, and still lead in the polls? The answer is simple: Donald Trump self-funds his campaign. He does not rely on the support of his political party and the general public to endorse his

campaign. Because he has disposable funds, offending the public and other candidates is not a concern. Trump can bash other candidates, make outrageous statements, and suggest unrealistic economic policies without fearing any repercussions.

Simply put, Trump is a bully. His insecurities are exemplified through his outrageous accusations against his political party, President Obama, the American population, and his public conduct.

Even in the Republican debate, Trump was oddly quiet about most political issues.

But when the chance arose to critique or insult the other candidates, he spoke up loud and proud, without any hesitation.

According to both Esquire and Politico, when run though a literacy test, Trump’s speeches have consistently been scored around the fourth grade reading level. His opponents, however, all scored between seventh and eleventh grade levels.

Trump’s arrogance and bully tactics make him appear strong and decisive. His support comes from Americans who want someone to take a stance, any stance. Trump looks powerful.

The Trump is known to the public, but not as a politician; therefore, he lacks the negative stigma that tends to surround most politicians. Trump’s business success, coupled with his Hollywood-esque persona and extroverted personality make him appealing to the general public.

However, he lacks political knowledge, and his cutthroat campaign tactics are not enough to secure the Republican Party nomination, or truly be a concern for the other candidates. Trump’s campaign will most likely end up a failed publicity stunt.

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ASHLEY CAPPETTA ’17 Copy Chief When I was 14 years old, I fell in love with a boy.

Sporting my prettiest blue eye shadow, my Halloween-colored braces, and my new Hollister hoodie, I approached him to say a simple “hi,” and instead tripped over my laces, and landed face-first on the marching band field.

Basically, I nailed the first meeting.

He had blond hair and brown eyes, and was almost as awkward as me. He wasn’t too great at making conversation, and I, being just as young and nervous, always said the wrong thing.

We were both in the marching band; he with his saxophone, me with my flute. For about two years, we tinkered on the idea of dating—that marching band uniform was just so sexy—so when he asked me to be his girlfriend at 16, I was beyond ready to say yes.

Now, I’m 20 years old and a junior at Saint Joseph’s University, and he’s a sophomore at William Paterson University—and we’re defying the stereotypes of all high school-to-college relationships.

The transition itself wasn’t the easiest. When he was a senior, I had just begun at Saint Joseph’s, and the distance was physically painful at times. Some days, I didn’t have an appetite, and I felt the pangs of loneliness deep in my gut. I felt like I had to constantly distract myself so that I wouldn’t miss him.

We had just come off of a year where we saw each other almost every day, shared band lockers, gave each other notes in the hallway, ate lunch outside together before marching band practice—yes, gag—but going from that kind of relationship to only speaking on a cell phone was more challenging than I could handle.

Questions about why I was staying with him arose quickly.

Other girls wanted to know why I was still with someone from high school: “Isn’t he immature?”

They wanted to know why I wasn’t hooking up at parties, they tried to convince me he was seeing someone else, and they questioned why I was so intent on staying with the guy I had fallen in love with when I was 14: “Like, don’t you want to try something new?”

In a world that condemns the idea of “high school sweethearts,” it’s difficult to be taken seriously. Sometimes it can feel as though friends, family, and, to be honest, society is rooting against you.

The concept is something that is laughable to some, and looked at with awe by others.

Less than two percent of all marriages are actually to a high school sweetheart. I’m a rational person, so I won’t say I’m taking marriage vows soon or anything, but it’s sad to think the numbers are stacked against us.

My freshman year was a wake-up call: If we wanted to stay together, we would have to grow stronger in the process. Ashley and Grady needed a backbone.

In the process of strengthening that backbone, we grew closer and both felt more confident about one another and our relationship.

When he decided on attending William Paterson, I was ecstatic.

Over the past year and a half, his school has become another home away from home for me. It sometimes feels like I go to two different schools—and it’s wonderful. It’s like a getaway, with a whole different group of friends and different experiences awaiting me for the weekend.

He studies jazz, I study English, and we are both hoping to be teachers. Through Grady’s major, I am exposed to different aspects of the musical world, while he is introduced to different novels and new literature through my nerdy English eyes.

This exposure to different majors is not something everyone gets to experience. Through one another, we can grow in our individual majors and form connections between the two subjects.

The power of the English major, and the love of a Jazz major, my friends—look for a novel or an album out in the near future.

If someone can love you in braces, a band uniform and blue eye shadow, I think it can pretty much only get better from there.

And if a boy tells you at 11:11 on Nov. 11, 2011 that you’re his 11:11 wish… Well, I wouldn’t let him go.

Whatever you love doing, or whomever you love being with, shouldn’t be impacted by society’s views or perceptions.

We shouldn’t feel ashamed if we are into the hookup scene, or if we’ve never even tried it.

We shouldn’t break-up with the boy we met in high school just because “we’re in college now.”

We should simply love the idea of love, and fall in love with something new everyday.

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The balancing act

Making time for yourself in spite of a crazy schedule ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor Image courtesy of Creative Commons

A quick rundown of my typical Monday: classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 2 p.m. Production night for The Hawk from 3 p.m. until some time in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

In between all of that? Completing homework, making to-do lists, drinking copious amounts of coffee, calling my mom and my boyfriend, texting my roommates, sending emails, filling out applications, writing, editing, writing again, and finally, sleeping.

Then, I get up and do it all over again the next day, with slight variations: substitute out working at the Writing Center for production nights, take out the CAPS appointment (because the school decided to cut its funding and restrict the number of appointments), and change the class times from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and that’s pretty much my typical day.

I know I’m not the only one on Hawk Hill with such a busy schedule. The majority of us—if not all of us—are constantly running back and forth from one thing to another, from classes to APEX meetings to Red Shirt interviews to Mass to any other number of things offered on campus.

This semester has been hell, at least for me. There are a variety of reasons as to why, but even though we’re at mid-semester I still feel like I haven’t quite gotten into the swing of things. Ask any of my friends; there’s about a 90 percent chance that I don’t know what day it is.

It seems like no matter how much work I do, as soon as I feel like I’m caught up with everything, 10 other things get assigned and I’m drowning in work again.

I wouldn’t change anything—my classes, for the most part, are great; I love working with the rest of the staff of The Hawk, and working at the Writing Center is fantastic as always—but it feels like I’m teetering on a very thin tightrope, and one small thing could push me over the edge.

I’ve always been insanely busy. Even during high school, my schedule was just as packed as it is now, if not worse. I’d have a full day of school, then rehearsal for either the musical or choir, then I’d go home and get changed and be off to dance classes for three hours. After those activities, it was time for dinner (finally) and homework, then sleeping, and doing it all again the next day.

It seems as though it’s always been ingrained in me to constantly be doing something.

I don’t know if it’s because I want a distraction from my anxiety, or because of my personality, but being busy is just something I do.

Grinds My Gears

Lately, though, things have become more difficult. Like I said, this semester is hellish, and I’m always drowning in all of the work I have to do. The seemingly-neverending amount of work often leads to me panicking about not getting everything done, despite the fact that I always somehow end up with at least 95 percent of everything finished by the time it’s due.

I’ve come to realize that I need to find a balance.

I know that seems like the first logical conclusion, but when you’re constantly running from one thing to another, thinking logically—at least for me—isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind. It’s more a jumble of anxious thoughts along the lines of, “What do I do first? This is due tomorrow, but this has a strict deadline, and I have to email this person and call this person back,” and so on and so forth.

There are some days when I want nothing more than to just lie on my bed and watch “Gilmore Girls” (again).

But there are other responsibilities. So, so many other responsibilities.

However, finding a balance is absolutely necessary, or you’ll find yourself going crazy due to stress.

Sure, there might be 10 people you need to email back, or three assignments due tomorrow, or something major going on with your friend group, but sometimes, you need to just focus on you.

Take a break.

It’s okay to just sit in your room and watch an episode or two of “The Office.” Or, if you feel like you don’t have time for that, just turn on a Taylor Swift song and dance around for a few minutes. It’ll make you feel tons better, I promise.

It may seem like everything is happening all at once, and you don’t have time for any of it.

One of the things that works best for me? Making a schedule of everything I have going on that day.

Make a list of what you need to accomplish—things with immediate deadlines, and longer-term assignments. Make sure to include time for your friends, but also time for yourself.

Figure out what you need to do, when you need to do it, and then take a step back, take a deep breath, open up Netflix, have a cup of tea, and try to relax.

the withdrawal dilemma Putting up with a class you don’t like for the rest of the semester KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff

Ladies and gentlemen of Hawk Hill, we have hit the halfway point of the semester.

Our midterm grades are in, and we may have gotten a pretty big wake-up call when we saw them. Some of us may have had a conversation with our professors and came up with a plan as to how to get the grade up to par. But for others, there may not actually be a way to improve your work in the class. If that’s the case, then withdrawing from the course may be an option to consider.

We all have had a class that kills us. It may be because the material is difficult, or your professor’s teaching approach may not be conducive to your learning style, or circumstances in your personal life have come up causing you to not be able to be the best student.

If you’re withdrawing because you personally haven’t been putting in the time and effort to succeed, then I have no sympathy for you (I’ve never tried to come off as a nice person). But if your situation is more like the initial one I described, then go and talk to your advisor about the possibility of withdrawing because that may be your best bet. However, students need to be aware of the consequences of withdrawing.

Withdrawing from a class can and will impact the rest of your classes. Yes, at the moment you may be considering withdrawing because you feel overwhelmed and stressed.

Getting rid of a class will alleviate the immediate stress, but it can lead to more problems

down the road.

If you withdraw from a class, you may have to make it up at a later point. This means you may have to take six classes in one semester, or take a class during intersession or summer. Also, if you withdraw from a class that is a prerequisite for a course you need to take the following semester, then you will affect your ability to take other courses.

Another element to consider is the financial aspect. If you withdraw, there is the potential that you will lose money because you still have to pay for the class. Also, if this is a class that you have to take then you will have to pay for it again when you take it at a later time. That means that you will have paid for this class not once, but twice.

If you’re withdrawing because you feel overwhelmed by life, evaluate how your time is spent. Go through your schedule and see if there are ways you can cut back some of your involvement in your extracurricular activities. I am an absolute believer in getting involved, but remember that your academics come first and everything else is second. If you can reduce your participation for the time being so you can focus on your schoolwork, then I strongly suggest you pursue that option.

In the end, do what’s best for you. Talk to your adviser and to your professors, and get some perspective and feedback from them so you’re not just basing your decision off of what that awkward girl from the newspaper said.

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Horoscopes While you’re normally a good judge of character, this week, your trust will be tested. But don’t get too discouraged, Aries. As Pluto aligns with your second moon, an enlightening new experience will restore your faith in humanity.

ond chance to make a first impression, but the rules don’t apply to you this week, Leo! As Saturn enters your third moon, you will find yourself with the opportunity to mend a damaged relationship. Don’t let this chance pass you by!

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Virgo

Aries

It’s time to remove those depressing lyrics from your twitter bio, for a new romantic interest is on the horizon! With Venus in your tenth house, you’ll be feeling extra lucky in love. Just try not to rub it in the faces of all your single friends.

Gemini

You haven’t been feeling quite like yourself this week, Gemini. However, with the moon in alignment with your seventh house, you will be guided to a new understanding.

Pay special attention to your dreams to discover the source of your confusion.

Cancer

It looks like the little green monster is on your back this week, Cancer! As your peers find success in their lives, jealousy will begin to cloud your judgment. Try not to let it show, for as Mercury moves into your fifth house, you will need to be more compassionate than ever.

Leo

Get ready to leave your comfort zone, Virgo, for as Mars aligns with your seventh moon, major changes are approaching. Embrace this new chapter of your life and remember that change is for the good. Will it be easy?

Maybe not. Will it be worth it? Absolutely!

Libra

You love being the center of attention, so it’s no surprise that new friends are always entering your life. However, as Jupiter enters your rising house, you will be feeling lonelier than usual. Make sure to save some time in your busy social calendar to spend time with the people who truly matter.

Scorpio

As the moon enters your rising house, your mood will be better than ever. Try spreading some joy this week to make up for your typical sarcasm. Make sure to put your sense of humor to good use and cheer up a friend in need!

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Sagittarius

As the sun moves from your second to third moon, your emotions will threaten to get the best of you. Take it easy this week, Sagittarius, and you will soon regain your composure. In the mean time, you might want to refrain from listening to Adele’s “Hello” too many times in a row.

Crack the code

Tweet your answers to this coded question to @sjuhawknews for a chance to be featured in next week’s issue!

Capricorn

You’re not usually one for drama, but that’s about to change! With Venus in your third moon, your inner gossip will drive you to spill a secret or break an important promise. Be extra careful this week, Capricorn, in case what you say comes back to bite.

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Aquarius

Your days of penny-pinching are finally paying off! With Jupiter moving into your third moon this week, some major money will be coming your way. Take the chance to splurge on that big item you’ve had your eye on. You deserve this one, Aquarius.

Pisces

Sorry, Pisces, but your lucky streak has come to an end.

With Pluto in alignemnt with your twelth house, you will soon be feeling under the weather. Make the most of your day in bed by getting some rest or finally making a dent in your Netflix queue.

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A homemade Halloween NICOLE MATOS ’17 Hawk Staff Haven’t decided who or what you’re going to be for Halloween? Then you’ve come to the right place. Oct. 31 is quickly approaching, and costumes seem to be flying off the shelves at most local stores.

Not to worry, though, because you can still have a crazy cool costume without digging through costume store leftovers or paying sky-high prices for overnight shipping. All you need are your favorite clothes and a little bit of creativity. Before you know it, you’ll be outshining everyone this Halloween.

Toddlers in Pajamas

Feel like you’re growing up too fast? This Halloween is the perfect opportunity to relive some of your favorite childhood memories without receiving any judgment. Try opting for North West or Princess Charlotte, who reign the news and social media worlds—you’ll be sure to win “best costume.” All you need to transform into your favorite toddler is a set of pajamas (onesies are a great option), a pair of pigtails (the higher, the better), and some animal slippers. Doll is optional; cuteness is guaranteed.

Black Bunny

Sure, we all know and love the typical sweet, white bunny costume, but this is not your average Peter Cottontail. For those who want to add a twist to the bland bunny ensemble, forgo the white and go over to the dark side this year with a black jumpsuit, heels, handbag, and of course, black bunny ears. Switch out the fluffy ears for some lace ones to add a touch of elegance, and you’ll be the chic-est bunny at the party.

Wednesday Addams

Dressing up as your favorite Addams Family character has never been easier. All you need is a black dress with a Peter Pan collar (Wednesday’s signature look), a pair of black heels, and a whole lot of attitude. Remember to part your hair down the middle and create two long braids. Add some white powder to your face and a dark-colored lipstick for contrast. Wearing this costume will have you looking goth and glam any day of the week.

Sailor Girl

Not a fan of skirts? Not a problem. Any girl can still dress up as a sweet sailor without one. All you need is an oversized men’s sailor costume top and matching hat. Add a pair of red heels for a pop of red, and voilà, you are officially a sailor! This costume is also very simple to make at home: take a navy blue oversized t-shirt and tie a red ribbon loosely around the neckline. Cut a couple of very thin pieces of red duct tape to add around the sleeves for a finished look, and don’t forget to finish with a pair of red heels. Now you are ready to sail off to the best Halloween parties of the season!

No-bake halloween treats MADELINE KUNTZ ’17 Hawk Staff Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party for a large group, or just want to supply some treats for an upcoming Halloween gathering, these recipes are a quick and easy way to get the job done. You don’t have to let limited oven space or the risk of messing up a tricky baking recipe ruin your chances of producing a creative and delicious Halloween treat.

Here are three recipes that will be a crowd favorite and will save you both time and energy.

Healthy candy corn cups

triple decker witch’s hats

pumpkin patch pudding cups

Ingredients: - Cantaloupe chunks - Pineapple chunks - Whipped cream - Candy corn

Ingredients: - Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies - Mini Reese’s Cups - Hershey’s Kisses - Orange frosting

Ingredients: - Jell-O chocolate pudding - Oreos - Gummy worms - Mellowcreme Pumpkins

Directions: 1. Fill a clear cup halfway with pineapple chunks.

2. Fill the rest of the cups with cantaloupe chunks.

3. Top the fruit with whipped cream and two pieces of candy corn.

Directions: 1. Put a small dollop of orange frosting on an upside-down fudge stripe cookie.

2. Press a mini Reese’s Cup face down on the frosting.

3. Place another small dollop of orange frosting on top of the Reese’s Cup. 4. Press a Hershey’s Kiss on top of the second dollop of the frosting.

Directions: 1. Empty a cup of pudding into a clear cup.

2. Top the pudding with crushed up Oreos.

3. Place two gummy worms and two Mellowcreme Pumpkins on top of the Oreos.

Photos by Madeline Kuntz ’17

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HORROR MOVIES A NON FAN CAN WATCH ROSE WELDON ’19 Hawk Staff

It’s almost Halloween, and horror fans are beginning to fill their Netflix queues with scares and gore galore. But to the nightmare-prone, the weak-stomached, and those who aren’t really excited to see a girl being chased around the house by a generic slasher, fear not! I was once a scaredy-cat, but eased into the horror genre thanks to a number of films that are accessible even to the faint of heart. Here, in chronological order, are some suggestions for the skeptical viewer on All Hallow’s Eve.

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‘FRANKENSTEIN’ (1931) AND ‘BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN’ (1935)

Let’s begin with the grandfather of all modern horror: James Whale’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s legendary Gothic novel. Don’t be put off by its black-and-white-ness: “Frankenstein” is a film that simply does not show its age, continuing to scare with its atmosphere and tragic themes. Its sequel, “Bride of Frankenstein,” is even more hailed. Karloff returns as the Creature, and Elsa Lancaster plays his mate and writer, Shelley in a dual performance. “Bride” boasts a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is actually darker than its predecessor, delving into themes of creation and what it means to be human.

Additional Viewing: Mel Brooks’ 1974 parody “Young Frankenstein.” Three words: Walk this way.

‘PSYCHO’ (1960)

A seminal classic directed by Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” is widely recognized as one of the greatest thrillers ever made. From the camera work and writing to the performances themselves, every part of it is well thought-out.. I especially recommend this film for anyone who is squeamish, as there is surprisingly little blood. The real frights come from inside one’s own imagination. Featuring the first scream queen, Janet Leigh, an iconic shower scene, and the mother of all twist endings, “Psycho” is one wild ride that everyone can check into.

Additional Viewing: Fellow Hitchcock chiller “The Birds” (1963), where nature turns on the greatest monster of them all–man!

‘PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE’ (1974)

From Brian de Palma, future director of classics like “Carrie” (1976), “Scarface” (1982) and “The Untouchables” (1988), comes a rock-n-roll adaptation of the famed Gaston Leroux novel. Instead of an opera house in turn-of-the-century France, “Paradise” takes place in the nightclub scene of 1970s New York, where composer Winslow (William Finley) sells his soul in a Faustian reach for success. The songs are written by Paul Williams, known for writing hits for stars from Barbra Streisand and the Muppets to David Bowie and Daft Punk. Williams also appears as the villainous Swan. Upon its first release, the movie wasn’t a huge success, but it’s since gained a substantial cult following and received a positive critical reevaluation.

Optional Double Feature: Excellent when paired with fellow cult musical “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975).

‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ (1984)

A classic in every form, “Nightmare,” from the mind of the late Wes Craven, is often called the “thinking man’s slasher film.” Here we meet Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund, in the role that defined him), an undead murderer who stalks the dreams of residents on the titular street. When three of her friends are killed by the madman, teenage Nancy Thompson (Heather Lagenkamp) makes it her mission to end his reign of terror. Notable also for the first screen appearance of a young Johnny Depp, the film’s creative story and unsettling atmosphere have endured for thirty years, balancing on the line between intellectual and terrifying.

Optional Triple Feature: Though the “Nightmare” sequels range in quality, there are two solid ones to check out if you haven’t had your fill of Freddy: “Nightmare 3: Dream Warriors” (1987), and “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” (1994), which goes meta and explores the lives of the people who made the original.

‘EVIL DEAD II’ (1984)

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Don’t be off-put by the “two” in the title; the average viewer doesn’t need to see the original to understand this horror sequel. On the surface, “Evil Dead II” resembles your average slasher flick: A teenage couple goes to a cabin in the woods for a night, only to find the ancient Book of the Dead. From there, the film becomes a madcap mix of comedy and terror, in a subgenre that star Bruce Campbell has defined as “splatstick.” Followers of Campbell’s cult fame will recall his legendary role as sissy-turned-savior Ash Williams, which he’ll be reprising this Halloween in the Starz TV series :Ash vs. Evil Dead.” The quotable lines here are too many to name, but the film can be summed up with one of the best: “Groovy.”

Additional Viewing: The original “Evil Dead” (1982) leans closer to straight-up horror, and sequel “Army of Darkness” (1992) is more like a supernatural adventure with humor, so if you’re interested in either of those extremes, they are perfect.

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Why so Serious?

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Model scowls sell on and off the runway

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NICOLE MATOS ’17 Hawk Staff They’re somber, they’re sassy, but you’ll never catch a model smiling—at least not while on the couture catwalk.

Designers want their audiences to focus strictly on the clothes. Smiles, or even laughter, would detract from the designs and the show itself, causing audiences to focus more on the models than the pieces designers spent countless hours meticulously crafting.

Now, this trend does not apply to all fashion shows. Every year, the vivacious Victoria’s Secret models are seen smiling, waving, and sashaying their perfectly sculpted bodies down the catwalk. But why are they allowed—even encouraged— to show their personalities while the models at couture fashion shows are not?

The answer is simple: the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is created for entertainment, while the couture shows are not. Musical guest performances, behind-the-scene sneak peeks, and even personal video footage of the models are all aired on the Victoria’s Secret televised shows. Designers want you to get to know the models on a personal level, making the show more so about who the models are and less about the lingerie they are wearing. Even the famous “Fantasy Bra,” worn by a specially selected model each season,

does not receive that much attention and is often upstaged by the woman wearing it. And as for the angel wings, it is hard to even notice them when viewers are distracted by the bronzed bombshells “bearing it all.”

In contrast, high-end couture designers like Marc Jacobs and Martin Margiela do not want audiences focusing on the models at al. In fact, they will go to great lengths to make sure they don’t. This technique is especially evident in Maison Martin Margiela’s spring/ summer 2012 show, in which the fashion house covered its models with gold and gray colored masks. In the fall 2014 Marc Jacobs show, models eerily resembled mannequins in their matching cropped, colored wigs and bleached eyebrows. These techniques force the viewer to focus on the designer’s work, not the model wearing the pieces.

This focus on design is not just limited to the catwalk. Magazine and editorial spreads also prefer scowls to smiles when it comes to their models’ expressions. Interestingly enough, this lack of emotional expression does not deter customers at all. In fact, it only emphasizes the fashion world’s “coolness” and exclusivity. And since this lack-of-laughter seems to sell, you can rest assured that these scowls aren’t going out of style.

Sole Searching Happiness for Miles

KELLY WITTMAN ’17

Photo by Mathew Haubenstein M.A. ‘17

Assistant Lifestyle Editor A week after my injury, I was lacing up and itching to join the mile madness again. During my short “rest” period, I turned into a sole searching scrooge. I envied the light-footed joggers moving swiftly past me and I averted my eyes so as to not see the pearls of perspiration from their hard work. They were sweaty and flushed in bulky sweatshirts and spandex; I was fifty shades of green.

When the pain in my Achilles subsided and the tendon no longer felt like a fringed rubber band, I decided to get back out there.

My pace was slower, my strides were shorter, but my heart was beating faster –-way faster than it had before.

I had missed twelve days of running and it felt like I was on the start space of a never ending game of monopoly.

My feet whined with achy complaints and my knees cursed the uneven sidewalks—minefields of tree nuts and acorns.

Over a two month span, I had gone from couch to 5k, from 5k to couch, and from couch to cardiac arrest.

My playlist didn’t even sound the same—the beats and tempos were distracting and overwhelming—so I turned it off and shoved my iPod back in my sports bra. I grew even more irritable when a mom jogging with a stroller flew past me. She was pushing a meatball of a toddler while sporting a fanny pack—well equipped with Band-Aids, fruit snacks, and a juice box, no doubt—and moving faster than me.

Retreating to the place I felt the most comfortable, I relied on my thoughts to get me back on track. I forced myself to answer the question, “When was the last time you were happy?” It was a tough question to answer. With a demanding schedule and a lack of sleep, happiness was more

of a fleeting emotion that came in hiccups as my weeks carried on. If someone were to ask me if I was happy, I would have to honestly answer: “No, I’m not happy.”

And I’m not talking about the happiness you feel when you and your friends decide to order pizza and watch Netflix. I’m talking about the happiness—the real, genuine happiness— that reaches the chambers of your heart and sets it on fire, leaving you glowing for days with warmth and contentment. I know, I know, that last line sounds like it came from a hallmark card, but if you ever met my younger sister, she would touch you with this sort of happiness and you would know exactly what I am talking about.

The last time I was truly happy was when I went home for fall break. My sister, Megan, and I used to have a routine since grade school where we would walk around in the parking lot next to a local school and catch up on our day.

We hadn’t been able to go on one of our walks since her car accident that happened the Christmas of 2013.

Since then, she has been recovering from a traumatic brain injury; learning how to speak, read, and walk all over again. I was on one of these walks with Megan and was simply enjoying the crisp fall weather, while using the time to nurse my torn Achilles. I looked over at my right-hand woman to see that she had her eyes closed and her chin turned up towards the sky. The breeze teased her bangs.

The gentle October sun kissed the apples of her cheeks.

She was perfect against the backdrop of construction paper colored leaves.

Opening her pacific blue pupils, she said, “I want to run.” I knew Megan better than to ever say “no” or, “you

can’t do that yet.” We were alike in the sense that we both did things on our own terms and when we were ready to do it.

We were different in the sense that I was more of a late bloomer and she was always the one to do things early. So growing up, we were always on the same page. Knowing this about her, I honestly believed she could do it—I would just have to coach her and modify our exercise.

We started off with light strides in place for about three minutes and I saw how much her balance had improved since the last time I was home. She then began to lightly jog as I guided her waist with my hands. Though I was behind her, I knew she was smiling.

Later that day, when I tiptoed towards her bed to kiss her goodnight (this is a habit we have in my family — it’s like the Waltons saying goodnight to each other) she stirred and whispered, “I just had a dream that I was running with you.”

There it was. The happiness ignited my chambers and wrapped me in warm arms.

“You will, Megs, so soon,” I whispered back, kissing her forehead and covering her toes peeping out from her blanket.

By the time I replayed the scene of happiness in my mind, I had run five miles. I was exhausted, hungry, and wincing at the strain in my heel.

But if someone asked me if I was truly happy, I’d say, “Yes, yes I am.”

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Assassins SJU Theater Company puts on a killer show

Brett Brandes, ’16, Sean Hogan, ’15, Andrew Staub, ’16, and Courtney Allen, ’16, pose for the production of “Assassins.” (Photo courtesy of Melissa Kelly)

EMILY PHALON ’18 Special to The Hawk

“A gun claims many men before it’s done,” but who were the men and women behind the guns, the ones who pulled the triggers as they tried to kill—and in some cases, did kill—presidents of the United States?

Saint Joseph’s University’s Theater Company’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” tells the stories of eight men and women who took aim at this nation’s leaders. The story lets the audience see into their personal lives, witness their struggles and passions, and view the eventual act of destruction that made them notorious figures in the world.

While a play about assassins demands much from its viewers, it makes demands of the actors as well. For Andrew Staub ’16, portraying Leon Czolgosz, who assassinated William McKinnley, it meant understanding people who seem beyond understanding.

“They all have this American dream and they think, ‘my God I deserve all of this,’” Staub said.

The assassins are portrayed as antiheroes driven to commit these acts in a response to what their country denied them.

Regarding his character, Czolgosz, Staub said he “Honestly believes he should be able to better himself. He believes there should be an opportunity for him to be a greater, more intelligent, more important individual.”

Staub also noted that while the assassins view their acts as letting them live forever and inspire the world, “everyone thinks that what they did is right.”

But according to Staub, this mindset is flawed. “‘Everybody’s got the right to be happy’ is a subtle allusion to everybody’s got the right to pursue happiness; the pursuit of happiness, which is much different,” Staub said.

On top of being a Resident Assistant, APEX leader, and a biology major, Staub had to make time for rehearsals

and performances and learn a Polish accent, which he said wasn’t hard because he’s “done accents for most of the roles he’s played.”

John Wilkes Booth, played by Sean Hogan, ’16, shares a similar understanding of the way the American dream is distorted in “Assassins.”

As Booth, Hogan started the play off by insisting his act be remembered as him doing what was right, not what was crazy—that the people we follow are “unstable with a sense of a very American entitlement.”

Booth, after assassinating Lincoln on the stage, spent the rest of the show essentially encouraging future assassins to fulfill their destinies and kill presidents, to make their way into U.S. history and not become just “another footnote.”

The show ran from Wednesday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 25.

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1. Saint Joseph’s University shines bright on Oct. 26 as the sun sets over City Avenue.(Joey Toczylowski, ’19) 2. (From left to right) Greg Jones , ’19, Alexanne Marousis, ’19, and Kalen Perez, ’19 walk down North Latches Lane on Oct. 23. (Joey Toczylowski, ’19) 3. Group of freshmen, (from left to right) Jake Oldewurtes, ’19, Tyler Kight, ’19, Mike Muggeo, ’19, Dan Timlin, ’19, and Bailey Williamson, ’19, cross the McShain Bridge on Oct. 26. (Joey Toczylowki, ’19) 4. As fall approaches, students walk down Lapsey Lane as the leaves change colors. (Joey Toczylowski, ’19) 5. On Oct. 22, Rachel DeLuco, ’18, studies outside Drexel Library for upcoming tests. (Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A., ’17) 6. On Oct. 22, “Out of the Darkness” is drawn outside Drexel Library to draw attention to suicide awareness. (Matthew J. Haubenstein M.A. , ’17)

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Double Trouble Twin takeover on Hawk Hill

Kevin Dorsey, ’18, competes during the 2014 season (Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly)

David Dorsey, ’18, competes in the 2015 Princeton Invitational (Photo courtesy of Brian Crilly)

ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Editor Emeritus Mike Glavin has been coaching the Saint Joseph’s University men’s cross country team for 26 years. But the beginning of the 2014 season, Glavin experienced a first: He had to coach a set of twins, David and Kevin Dorsey.

At first, Glavin needed some time to get used to his new team members, and he joked that he used to get them confused.

“Oh yeah, [their] freshman year, all the time,” Glavin said with a laugh. “I used to call them ‘double dose,’ ’cause I would wait until they were both at practice, you know taking attendance. If one of them is there, well, I could try to figure out which one that is, but I would just wait and say, ‘okay, let’s see. I got double dose, good.’ It’s the double dose of Dorseys.”

David and Kevin, from Emmitsburg, M.D., were used to being on a team together before attending St. Joe’s, as the twins have been running competitively together since their childhood.

“Running came into my life, our life, probably in the third grade,” said David. “I watched the Olympics the year before, and I wanted to be a sprinter. I didn’t like it [running] in the beginning, but as the years went on, I became better at distance running and chose it over soccer in high school.”

Kevin explained that the two boys decided to seriously pursue the sport in high school. Running for Catoctin High School, they discovered their love for the sport, and through the help of their coach, the two were able to excel in high school, and secure two spots on a college roster.

“Particularly, both of us got a lot better in middle school track,” said Kevin. “The local high school coach really wanted us to… [run] there. I was probably going to run track anyway, but thanks to her pushing, we decided to not do soccer and instead go straight to running, and our freshman year ended up being a successful season. We helped our team actually win the state title and ever since then we’ve been pretty hooked.”

When it came time to choose a college, though, the boys weren’t sure if they were going to end up at the same school.

Due to a long line of family members who are St. Joe’s alumni,

and the boys realizing that this may be their last opportunity to be together (depending on where they eventually get jobs), they decided to take their talents to Hawk Hill.

“It was an interesting process,” Kevin said. “I mean, David was a little bit better than me in running, so originally we were kind of thinking that maybe we should look at different colleges…

But eventually after senior year, we realized how we needed each other emotionally … and we’re such close friends it would be hard to—eventually we’re going to have to separate, but we really wanted these last four years to be together.”

Although David and Kevin may look alike, Glavin now realizes that they are different in many ways.

“I don’t see them as twins anymore,” explained Glavin.

“They’re two of the 36 guys on the team, and, quite honestly… the more I get to know them, [I see] their personalities are different; their running styles are different; their abilities are different.”

It’s good that Glavin picked up on their differences, because, according to David, that is one thing he doesn’t like about being a twin.

“What I don’t like about being a twin, though, and it’s much different now, [but] when I was growing up, particularly up until middle school, [classmates] didn’t really view us as different people,” explained David. “They kind of viewed us as the same person—we were the Dorsey twins and that would be the end of it—but here, people, and in high school I would say as well, realize we have different personalities and that we are different people.”

Glavin also had high praise for David and Kevin’s parents as to how they raised their children.

“You could tell they are well raised, you could tell mom and dad had some ideas and that the kids bought into them, you can tell that they’re good students,” said Glavin. “They have a way of keeping their focus on the things they are trying to do, whether it’s academic accomplishments or it’s athletic accomplishments.”

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Hawks sweep the weekend Field hockey wins both weekend games CARTER FILLMAN ’19 Hawk Staff

As the Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team near the last leg of their regular season play, games have become tighter and more competitive. This past weekend was no exception. In back-to-back weekend games, the Hawks (88, 4-3 A-10) downed the number one team in the Atlantic 10, the Davidson Wildcats (8-8, 5-2 A-10), and also beat the Georgetown Hoyas (8-9) in a nonconference game.

On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Hawks found their stride and took down the Wildcats by a score of 2-1. After allowing an early goal off a penalty corner, the Hawks’ defense kept the Wildcats in check, rarely allowing the team to venture beyond midfield without being swarmed by Hawks, resulting in turnovers. The increased time of possession for the Hawks led to more opportunities on offense, which they were eventually able to capitalize on in the second half.

“Coming out today [Saturday], we really wanted to be on point, so our attacked controlled the ball and our defense[’s]… job was to really intercept and to start that possession,” Head Coach Lynn Farquhar said. “We have players that have really started to link up and rely on each other and I think that’s why they look so good.”

Freshman forward Anna Willocks continued her successful rookie year campaign, adding two more goals to her résumé. Willocks ripped in her first goal off a penalty corner early in the second half with assists by freshman Monica Tice and junior Emily Nonnemacher.

“Corners are a massive advantage because you obviously have numbers,” Willocks said. “We always try to put away one of every three, so it’s always good to score off of them.”

Willocks’ second goal came with ten minutes remaining in the game. Davidson recovered the ball off of a missed penalty corner, but the Hawks’ defense instantly regained possession. Tice found Willocks for the game winning goal.

“I think she’s done an excellent job coming in as a freshman,” Farquhar said. “We have a huge freshman class first of all, about half of our team is freshman, so they came in right away, were fit, competitive, and they made a huge statement.”

The win for the Hawks snuck them right inside the playoff race as the extremely tight A-10 season winds down.

“We don’t know right now [where we sit],” Farquhar said. “Honestly, the only thing we know is we need to focus on us and we need to win.”

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Hawks’ offense dominated, beating fellow Jesuit school Georgetown University by a score of 6-3 in a nonconference match.

The Hawks opened up the scoring right away with goals by Willocks and junior Melanie Colozzi within the first six minutes, and they kept control of the game from there.

The Hawks took advantage of the Hoyas’ offensive woes, constantly converting their defensive takeaways into offensive opportunities. Their aggressiveness led them to take nine penalty corners, three of which they converted into goals.

Willocks scored three goals in the game, her second hat trick of the season. Willocks’ efforts resulted in her second A-10 Field Hockey Player of the Week honor. She leads the league with fifteen goals.

“It was really good for us because we went back to back and that’s really tough in our sport because of the physical demands in the transition,” Farquhar said. “I’m really proud of how we started strong and we got all of our field players in the game, and I think that’s a huge statement from our starters and our subs on their work rate.”

The Hawks will be back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 28 as they take on Princeton University.

They will return to Hawk Hill on Sunday, Nov. 1 to take on St. Francis in a pivotal Atlantic 10 matchup.

Photos by Joey Toczylowski ’19

Four in a row

Women’s soccer wins fourth straight with 3-0 victory CHRISTY SELAGY ’16 Sports Editor

Photo by Joey Toczylowski ’19

On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team (11-6, 5-3 A-10) earned their fourth straight win after shutting out Davidson College, 3-0.

The game started with a strong attack from Davidson (6-11, 2-6 A-10), with several shots and corner kicks taken in the first five minutes of play.

The Hawks scored their first goal of the match in the

sixteenth minute of play. Junior Emily Gingrich passed the ball to fellow junior Shannon Mulvey, who got the ball into the net with a header shot. It was Mulvey’s first goal of the season, as she had been injured earlier this season.

“I think it is always tricky coming back from an injury,” Mulvey said. “The team [helped] a lot. They made me want to play through it [the injury]. It’s nice to be back on the field with everyone.”

Although the one goal would be all they needed to win the game, the Hawks tacked on another goal in the thirty-fifth minute. Freshman Hannah Racis passed the ball to senior Morgan Michon, who slipped the ball past the post for the second goal of the game.

The Hawks further padded their lead in the forty-eighth minute when freshman Dakota Mills easily shot the ball into an empty net.

Despite Davidson’s attempts to score, St. Joe’s defense was strong, limiting the Wildcats to nine shots, five of which were on goal. Senior goalkeeper Allison Ebling played the full 90 minutes, and made all five saves, bring-

ing her season record to 10-3.

“I thought [the defense] has been playing really well,” said junior Megan DiPippa. “I thought we worked together as a team really well.”

With only two games left in the regular season, the team has their sights set on making it to the Atlantic 10 tournament. Given their recent hot streak, the team believes their success will definitely carry them further.

“I think the momentum we have from the past four wins will take us pretty far,” Mulvey said.

The Hawks will play the University of Massachusetts at home on Sweeney Field on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., and will then travel to St. Bonaventure University on Sunday, Nov. 1.

“I actually think we are in a great place,” said Head Coach Jess Mannella. “We now won four in a row, and we put ourselves in a great place to make it [to the A-10 Tournament].”

Allen R. Smith, ’19, contributed to this article

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Hawk still soars Men’s rugby team honors teammate CHRISTY SELAGY ’16 Sports Editor “There was no other way to describe it, other than he was Neil York.”

Although the words come from Thomas Cuddihy, ’18, the sentiment resonates amongst all members of the Saint Joseph’s University men’s rugby team.

“It’s nothing you can really put in words,” said Nick Hopkins, ’16. “It’s just kind of a feeling he would give you.”

Neil York, ’15, loved a lot of things. He played alto saxophone in his high school jazz band. He worked in one of the biology labs in the Science Center. He shepherded freshmen into the university as a Red Shirt during orientation.

And he loved rugby.

When York died unexpectedly this past April, the team was shocked.

His teammates were playing in a tournament in Virginia Beach when they heard about York’s death, Paul Gunter, ’15, said. They played the number three collegiate rugby team in the country the following day.

“They actually prayed with us on the field before the game, which was sort of a big deal for us.” Gunter said. “We had a big circle, and one of the… toughest looking kids I’ve ever seen in my life just gave me a hug for no reason.”

The Hawks decided to display York’s number nine jersey on the sidelines for the rest of the season.

So when St. Joe’s started to resurface Sweeney Field this past summer, Head Coach Dan Yarusso had an idea.

They could take the “N” and the “Y” from “university” and frame them as a tribute to York.

Hopkins and Cuddihy helped touch up the letters after Yarusso had them cut out and framed. The letters are now displayed in the end zone closest to Hagan arena during every home rugby game.

“I think it’s a really cool tribute, actually, because that’s the field we worked on and he put so much effort on,” Gunter said.

“It shows to everyone who comes by our games what we’re playing for; who we’re playing for,” Hopkins said.

“Maybe someone who doesn’t know what that’s all about, they’ll ask somebody, and they’ll get to hear about Neil’s story. They’ll hear how much he means to our team and… that he’s inspiring us.”

York played on the rugby team during his first three years at St. Joe’s, but didn’t play his senior year due to his demanding schedule.

He came to all of the rugby team’s home games to support the team, and would even come to some of their practices, Gunter said. Although York wasn’t playing on the team, he stayed involved, talking to the coaches about strategies and how to improve the team and the players.

Cuddihy was a freshman during York’s senior year. The duo had attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., although they didn’t know each other well at that time.

During their high school days, York was always offering Cuddihy rugby tips, which Cuddihy admits he didn’t always appreciate at the time. After York graduated, the two would sometimes see each other at football games.

When they ran into each other in the Science Center during Cuddihy’s freshman year at St. Joe’s, York remembered him from high school and the two quickly formed a bond.

“He was such a sweet kid,” Cuddihy said. “He just loved unconditionally. He was a great friend to everybody.”

Hopkins also went to high school with York. They reunited when Hopkins came to Hawk Hill, and he said York encouraged Hopkins to be the best he could be.

“I used to be a big slacker when I got here,” Hopkins said. “He would always ride me for that, which made me hate him so much, but looking back now, I’m grateful that he did it… He encouraged me to give my best in everything.”

Hopkins and York both played instruments in high school, something they bonded over in high school and college.

“We were in jazz band together [in high school], and he would play this one solo in this one song,” Hopkins said.

“After the shows, we would talk about it… and he would always be so angry, because he didn’t nail the solo exactly how he wanted, even though it sounded the same to me every time. That just shows how he’s constantly working to improve himself.”

Gunter played with York at the Potomac Rugby Foundation when they were in high school. Gunter was always impressed with the way York prepared and played, while constantly helping others improve their game.

Gunter and York were lifting partners in the weight room.

“He really helped develop me as a player so that I could become a starter,” Gunter said. “Both putting in time at the

weight room and on the field, teaching me little things here and there. He would send me article on Facebook about strategy, and things like that.”

In the three years York played rugby at St. Joe’s, he was an integral motivator to the team as a whole.

Many of the players have written “NY9” on their rugby gear. Some players have York’s jersey in the end zone as the background image on their phone.

Cuddihy has “NY9” written on the inside of his right wrist.

“There’s a bond on this team that you can’t break, and that’s a bond of family,” Cuddihy said.

Photos courtesy of Larry Gerber​