The Student Newspaper of Saint Joseph’s University
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Oct. 18, 2017
Left: A display case holds documents relating to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Saint Joseph’s Univeristy; these displays are part of an exhibit located on the third floor of the Francis A. Drexel Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of MLK’s speech on campus. Right: A student looks at various newspaper clippings from MLK’s visit (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).
Las Vegas: Processing violence and tragedy FRANKI RUDNESKY ’18 Managing Editor When Mitchell McIlhenny ’18 heard from a friend about the mass shooting in Las Vegas and turned on the news to learn more, he was shocked. “I couldn’t believe it, that amount of people gone is just absolutely terrible,” McIlhenny said. “I have a whole mix of emotions about this: sadness for all the lives lost, anger at the person who did this, determination to find a way to stop events like this from happening. It’s a scary
thought that things like this keep happening, and at events like a country concert.” Like McIlhenny, many people are struggling to understand what led a shooter to take the lives of 58 people at a country music festival and injure almost 500 others. To attempt to fathom this seemingly senseless violence, people often go online and take in as much information as they can about what happened, and why. According to Phyllis Anastasio, Ph.D., asso-
ciate professor in the psychology department, one reason to gravitate towards the media after tragedies is because people want to create a sense of security. “We all have a need to predict and control our environment so that we feel safe,” Anastasio said. “Negative events draw our attention, so that we can try to answer the ‘why did it happen?’ question, and by doing so try to avoid these situations so that we feel safe.”
While the world may seem like a more dangerous place after these incidences of violence, Anastasio said the best thing to do is not to live in a state of fear. “The best way to cope with tragedy like this is to realize that the probability of one directly affecting us or a loved one is still extremely small,” Anastasio said.
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2017 Annual Security Report released ALEX HARGRAVE ’20 Assistant Sports Editor came into the business, a bi-fold pamphlet to something that is now over 50 pages,” Grover said. “The report has grown, because there has been a lot of concern about safety and security on campus.” According to the Clery Center, a nonprofit established by the parents of Jeanne Clery who was raped and murdered in her dorm room in 1986, the annual safety report requires colleges and universities to provide statistics on campus crime, including incidences of alcohol and drug use, as well as information regarding the prevention of and response to sexual assault on campus. St. Joe’s 2017 annual report shows that on-campus rape offenses decreased from nine in 2014 to three in 2016.
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Sexual Assault
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117
449
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320
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304
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Villanova
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635
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86
315
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94
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The Saint Joseph’s University Office of Public Safety and Security’s 2017 Annual Security Report (ASR) and Annual Fire Safety Report released to the St. Joe’s community reveals a reduction in on-campus rapes, and drug and alcohol referrals. There were 449 alcohol-related referrals in the 2017 report, a decrease of 116 from the 2016 annual report. Drug law violations increased slightly, from 105 in last year’s report to 117 in the 2017 annual report. The Annual Safety Report is the result of the Clery Act, a fedral law passed in 1990 which requires colleges to report campus crimes to the university communities. Arthur Grover, director of Public Safety and Security, has compiled information for the Annual Security Report for the past 13 years. “I’ve seen the evolution of annual security reporting going from, when I first
Reported incidents compiled from St. Joe’s, Drexel University, Villanova University and University of Pennsylvania from ASR 2015, 2016 and 2017 (Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson ’20).
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Department of Public Safety reports (Sept. 29 - Oct. 11) Sept. 29 Public Safety was notified regarding an odor of marijuana coming from the area of the Michael J. Morris Quad Townhouses. Public Safety officers responded to the area. A search of the area revealed no drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified. Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving Saint Joseph’s University students taking place in the 5200 block of Church Road. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified. Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 2400 block of N. 57th Street. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified. Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified. Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5700 block of Woodcrest Avenue. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community was Standards notified. Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5600 block of Wynnefield Avenue. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified.
Sept. 30 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. 52nd Street. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded. Community Standards was notified. Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown throwing eggs at a fouth floor window in Lannon Hall. Residence Life was notified. The incident is under investigation.
on Student Center. There is no police report filed at this time. The incident is under investigation.
Oct. 2 Public Safety was notified by a non-St. Joe’s individual in regards to person(s) unknown having thrown a plastic jar from a third floor window in Rashford Hall. Public Safety officers responded and located the student involved. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified. The incident is under investigation.
Oct. 3 Public Safety was notified by a facilities employee in regards to three juveniles trespassing at the Gillin Boathouse. Philadelphia Police responded and apprehended the juveniles without incident. The incident is under investigation.
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Oct. 6 Public Safety was notified regarding a disorderly subject in the Francis A. Drexel Library. Public Safety officers responded. The disorderly individual, (non-St. Joe’s was escorted out of the library with further incident.
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Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding having to cite three St. Joe’s students for underage drinking near Saint Albert’s Hall. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.
Oct. 9 Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of the Sourin Residence Center. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by unknown means. Facilities management was notified.
Oct.10 Public Safety was notified of an alcohol confiscation in the lobby of the Lannon Hall. Public Safety officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.
WHAT YOU WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Oct.1
Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing her iPhone from a woman’s restroom in the Campi-
Oct. 11
Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm activation inside of McShain Hall. Public Safety officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed a student smoking activated the alarm. Facilities management was notified
SHOULD KNOW
The online campaign: "Me Too" TESS HILL '18 Assistant News Editor
Women share their accounts of sexual harassment on Twitter and Facebook with the hashtag #MeToo
Why #MeToo and why now?
After several Hollywood actors opened up about their stories of sexual assault by the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, stories emerged of how common it is for workplace sexual misconduct to occur. On Sunday Oct. 15, actor Alyssa Milano tweeted a photo whose caption read, “Suggested by a friend: If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem." Following this, thousands of women have joined the movement via Twitter and Facebook, sharing the hashtag and in many cases, their stories. This movement is timely not only because of the Weinstein accusations, but following the Donald Trump campaign which was subpoenaed after “The Apprentice” contestant Summer Zervos accused the president of sexual assault.
Why is this important?
Social media is now a tool for social activism. Several campaigns have started on social media, most notably #BlackLivesMatter, which focused on police brutality against the African American population. The #MeToo campaign sheds light on the problem of sexual assault which not only affects Hollywood actors, but women throughout the country as well. Many activists have noted the movement not only shows how many women are affected by sexual harassment, but also that there are even more people who have not posted who have also been affected. “Reminder that if a woman didn’t post #MeToo, it doesn't mean she wasn't sexually assaulted or harassed. Survivors don't owe you their story,” tweeted Alexis Beneviste, writer for the New York Post and Teen Vogue. Additionally, many who have participated in the #MeToo movement have used this as a call to action for men, asking them to consider participating in the dismantling of a system that perpetuates the silence of sexual assault, while still acknowleding that men can be victims of sexual assault too. “Men, don't say you have a mother, a sister, a daughter...say you have a father, a brother, a son who can do better. We all can. #MeToo,” tweeted stand-up comedian Nick Jack Pappas.
How does this affect Saint Joseph's University students?
Sexual assault happens at St. Joe’s. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, “one in 5 women, and one in 16 women are sexually assaulted while in college” and over 90 percent of those victims do not report their assault. St. Joe’s has many resources to service any student who has been affected by sexual harassment or sexual assault. These include R.E.P.P. (Race Education Prevention Program), the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Women’s Center.
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AGD resumes recruitment
Suspension lifted after hazing incident MOLLY DIXON '18 Special to The Hawk This fall, Saint Joseph’s University’s Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD) chapter has begun recruiting again after a hazing infraction in the winter of 2015 which led to the chapter’s suspension from recruitment last spring. AGD chapter president Kathleen Troncelliti ’18 said that the sorority has revised practices and added new protocols following the incident. “We have spent the past three semesters evaluating our practices and implementing stronger risk management programs,” said Troncelliti, who did not elaborate about the infraction. Currently, AGD has 59 initiated sisters in its chapter, but after three recruitment events this fall, the sorority is offering bids to 35 new women. Lauren Kasinski ’18, president of Saint Joseph’s Panhellenic Council, said that she
is happy with the AGD’s recruitment numbers. The Panhellenic Council oversees all sororities on campus. “They did come back, and we’re very proud of how well they recruited this fall,” Kasinski said. “They really got a lot of great new women in their chapter. To see AGD being able to pull off 35 new members is a very proud moment for us.” Stacey Sottung, M.Ed., associate director of the Office of Student Leadership and Activities and director of Greek Life, said she is also very happy with how well AGD is doing “They have a strong new future,” Sottung said. “I didn’t have much of a doubt. I knew they would make it through this.” While AGD was suspended from recruitment, the sorority still participated in meetings, sisterhood events and philanthropy events. The chapter also sponsored
Graphic by Kelly Smith '19
a campus-wide event last November called “Making Greek Great” where Lori Hart, Ph.D., director of education initiatives for Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice, delivered an anti-hazing message. Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice helps improve risk management programs and initiatives for fraternity and sorority clients. Sottung meets weekly with the chapter presidents to discuss and follow up on new member plans while educating them on preventions and protocols. “We are constantly talking about hazing and providing education to our presidents,” Sottung said. “That’s always been and always will be our effort.” Previously, the Panhellenic Council was in charge of addressing any infractions that occurred. However, following AGD's hazing incident, the Panhellenic Council has been in the process of implementing a Judicial Council. In cases such as, the Judicial Council will oversee the review process and implement sanctions. The board will consist of five members, one from each chapter, overseen by the review team of risk management. In early October, they elected members to the board. With the Judicial Council in place, Kasinski said she feels confident the council will deter any future hazing infractions from occurring. “We have the zero-tolerance policy, so it really shouldn’t happen,” Kasinski said. “Hopefully having the judiciary board will help people be more aware, so there won’t be any infractions.”
Adjusting to a new scene
New sociology professor arrives on Hawk Hill KELLA PACIFICO '21 Special to The Hawk Chunrye Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminology recently joined the sociology department at Saint Joseph’s University after receiving her doctorate degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice this past June. Kim is teaching Theory and Social Deviance for the fall 2017 semester. So far, she is enjoying getting to know students and faculty. “Everything is wonderful,” Kim said. “The students and my colleagues are really nice.” Previously, Kim completed her undergraduate degree in South Korea. She then came to the United States to complete her Masters followed by a Ph.D. in New York City. Kim described how she came to find her calling and passion for the criminal justice system through sociology. “I was always interested in the relationship between crime and personality,” Kim said. “That is why I wanted to understand the criminal justice system and the society in general relationship.” Kim currently resides in West Philadelphia and enjoys all that the city has to offer after being in New York City for many years. “It [Philadelphia] is a wonderful place to live in.” Kim said. “In terms of criminal justice, it is important to talk about diversity." Kim’s current research focus is on sex trafficking.
“I am focusing on crime against vulnerable populations,” Kim said. “ The purpose of [my research] is to find a better way to deal with sex trafficking victims when police officer interacts with them.” Katie Ryan ’19, a student of Kim’s, reflected on how this class has already impacted her. “I find it very interesting to look at [crime] from the sociological aspect since I am a psychology major and tend to
look more at the psychological aspects of crime,” Ryan said. Leah Stocks ’20, is also student in Kim’s class. She agrees that taking Kim’s class is an extremely positive experience. “Dr. Kim is very caring about her students,” Stocks said. “She is always open to having different perspectives in the classroom and she likes having the different perspectives in the classroom environment.”
Chunrye Kim, Ph.D., new sociology professor at St. Joe's (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).
TYLER HARGRAVES '19 Contributing Writer The past two weeks were fortunately filled with more recovery along with a few realizations that I hadn’t expected from being displaced. Classes at Lamar University continued to provide relief from Hurricane Harvey. The simple routine the university provided helped to ease my mind, and allowed me to distance myself from the storm. The habit of forgetting about the storm continued for me during this period. Classes and film projects I had been working on kept my mind occupied. I also hadn’t had the time to make it back out to my house for almost a week. Luckily, I hadn’t been needed much for any of the repairs taking place at my home during that time. I hadn’t anticipated or really even thought about becoming sick during this time, but that finally occurred last week. It started with a scratchy throat that didn’t go away after a night of sleep, and progressed to a level of illness I can’t cognitively remember ever having experienced before. Now, being excessively ill is already an awful experience , but being away from home for the entire week of that sickness added another level of misery to the equation. Being sick had another aspect I hadn’t foreseen occurring: not being able to attend my classes. College was the only thing that had really been keeping me motivated for the past month, and I could barely get out of bed. It was a truly atrocious situation. It felt as if Hurricane Harvey had come back to make me suffer all over again. Luckily the illness began to subside after about six days, and I was able to make it back to Lamar University before the week ended. I made it to the television studio to speak with my mentor, and to receive training for new equipment that had been recently installed in the studio. Even though I didn’t have any classes, just being on campus made me feel immensely better. After I began to recover I also was able to make it out to my house in Fannett. In the time I’d been away, most of the destroyed objects we had removed from the home had finally been taken away. Seeing the dead grass where all of my family’s contents had been was vaguely soothing. The kitchen cabinets had also finally been removed as well as the appliances in the kitchen. The home was almost entirely empty now, and almost all traces of the home pre-Harvey had been taken away. I’m definitely looking forward to the next few weeks, as permanent repairs should be starting on the home. Drywall will be installed, new cabinets will be built, and new furniture will be purchased to fill the empty home. It shouldn’t be too much longer until my family and I will be able to live in our home again.
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Offering unlimited counseling CAPS removes appointment limits BRITTANY SWIFT '20 Opinions Editor During the summer of 2017, Saint Joseph’s University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) removed its 40-appointment limit for students. While the limit was in place, students who reached the appointment maximum would automatically be referred to an off-campus counseling program. This appointment cap discouraged some students from attending CAPS. Ethan Flanagan ’18 worried about his restricted access to on-campus counseling. Even though he attended sessions during his first two years at St. Joe’s, he didn't go as often as he wanted “I was stressed out making sure that I wasn’t going over it,” Flanagan said. “There were times when I felt like I could have gone more, but I didn’t want to, because I didn’t want to waste it.” Flanagan said counseling services are crucial to student success, but the appointment limit stopped some students like himself from scheduling more sessions. “It’s a free service, which is great, but you’re scared of losing it,” Flanagan said. Gregory Nicholls, Ph.D., director of CAPS, said that CAPS could not fulfill the appointment requests three years ago, which led to a short waitlist after a student’s first visit. “Students would’ve benefitted a lot from coming in, but we had to delay,” Nicholls said. “We couldn’t fit them in.” Many universities across the country have waitlists due to the high demand for counseling services. According to the 2013
Association for University and College Counseling Directors survey, 32 percent of college counseling centers had a waitlist at some point.
think we can.” Over the past year, the number of first-year students at St. Joe’s has decreased. This year’s incoming class consists of 1,078
The CAPS walk-in office is located in the LaFarge Residence Center. (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).
“We decided on a limit to ration our services, to bring in more students, and maybe not go as long with some students,” Nicholls said. Nicholls explained that staffing changes allowed for more flexibility, but the stabilizing university population provided the most motivation for removing the limit. “We felt we didn’t need the limit anymore,” Nicholls said. “We hope we can avoid a waitlist even without a limit, and we
students. In comparison, the class of 2020 had 1,250 incoming students. “We’re taking advantage of the fact that the university isn’t going to grow too big,” Nicholls said. Maryanne Benetatos, administrative assistant for CAPS, said that CAPS works to promote their services and provide support to students. She said students should not hesitate to make an appointment if they want help.
“Just come on over and meet with someone,” Benetatos said. “The door is always open.” Bree Gould, Psy. D, psychologist at CAPS, said the typical treatment length still remains short-term, but the center is flexible for students' needs. “We are committed to working with students to determine what the best length of treatment is for their individual needs,” Gould said. “For some students, this may mean more than 40 sessions at CAPS, but for most it will mean briefer and potentially multiple rounds of counseling throughout their time at SJU.” The policy change also reflects the increasing need for counseling at universities throughout the nation. According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health 2015 report, the growth in counseling center appointments over the past six years has increased by 38.4 percent, which is more than seven times the growth rate of university enrollments. Many factors may contribute to the rise in demand for counseling. The increased demand could also indicate a growing awareness of mental health issues and reduced stigma about attending counseling. As director of CAPS, Nicholls said he’s noticed this increasing need for counseling at St. Joe’s. “Students today in general are a little more anxious than years ago,” Nicholls said. “We’re here to promote the student’s well-being and see them in times of difficulty.”
Students discuss how they cope with tragic events CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 While the shooting occurred hundreds of miles from Philadelphia, extensive news coverage and social media brought the violence to our smartphones and computer screens. “Although the event did not take place in our local area, our community can still feel the effects through friends and family we may know or associations and ties we have to the city of Las Vegas,” said Alexandra Natale ’18, student body president. According to Natale, the Saint Joseph’s University community has been coming together to help each other cope in the wake of the tragedy and also stand in solidarity with those affected. “Through the recent shooting, as well
as the natural disasters that have been occurring, I have been trying my best to advocate all the resources available to students while on campus,” Natale said. “It has definitely been a rough semester thus far, but as Hawks, situations like these call us to come together as a community. These unexpected challenges call us to stand with and for others. I know our strong community will share support and positivity with those in need." Spirituality can also play a role in attempting to make sense of tragedy. Daniel Joyce, S.J. said prayer can help people feel more connected when dealing with senseless violence in the world today. “Acknowledging the loss and support-
ing survivors are some of the immediate responses,” Joyce said. “Feeling the support of others through a community of prayer enables us to realize that we are not alone in dealing with this news or responding to it.” Not only can spirituality help people cope with grief brought on by these tragedies, it can counter the cruelty and hatred in the world, according to Joyce. “Spirituality may empower us to respond to violence by creating greater connectivity and a sense of hope among more people so that we can counter the isolation, fear or pathology that may be the cause of senseless acts of brutality,” Joyce said. The American Psychological Associa-
tion has a list of tips for managing distress in the aftermath of a shooting, some of which include talking about it, honoring your feelings and taking care of yourself. If you are experiencing grief or sadness and wish to talk to someone, St. Joe’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), located in Merion Gardens room A504, offers individual or group counseling. Appointments can be made by calling 610660-1090. CAPS also offers walk-in hours for urgent concerns on the first floor of Lafarge Residence Center, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or in Merion Gardens A504 Monday through Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Downward trend in incident reports CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Title IX coordinator Mary-Elaine Perry, Ph.D., credits this decrease to her office’s emphasis on rape education. “I think we were really ramping up our educational efforts and so more people were reporting,” Perry said. She added that although the number of on-campus rape reports in 2015 and 2016 were low, more behavior was occurring off-campus. The Clery Act does not require universities to report incidents that take
place off-campus. Five other universities in the greater Philadelphia area, Drexel University, Temple University, Villanova University and the University of Pennsylvania, also released 2017 annual safety reports. The reports show that compared to the previous year alcohol incidents decreased at all institutions, except for Villanova University and Drexel University, which showed increases. Representatives from each of the five
universities meet several times a year to compare data and discuss strategies. “The Title IX coordinator at Penn has people come together for a luncheon,” Perry said. “There’s always an agenda, someone talking about something that they’re doing, but also it’s ‘How are things going on your campus? Are you seeing more, are you seeing fewer?’” Reports of burglary and assault incidents over the past three years have
remained relatively stable and low. Grover credits the efforts of public safety to protect students who live off-campus as well as on-campus. “We pride ourselves in having a lower profile of crime on this campus and on the periphery than if you looked at crime trends in the larger area,” Grover said.
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The disadvantage of sensationalism in the media The role of media coverage during tragedies Editor in Chief Vivian Milan ’18 Managing Editor Franki Rudnesky ’18 Copy Chief Emma Seely ’18 Faculty Adviser Shenid Bhayroo Contributing Adviser Jenny Spinner News Editor Charley Rekstis ’20 Assistant News Editor Tess Hill ’18 Opinions Editor Brittany Swift ’20 Assistant Opinions Editor Ann Marie Maloney ’18 Lifestyle Editor Rose Weldon ’19 Assistant Lifestyle Editor Emily Graham ’20 Sports Editor Nick Mandarano ’18 Assistant Sports Editor Alex Hargrave ’20 Assistant Copy Amber Denham ’18 Assistant Copy Becky Hartman ’18 Creative Director Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 Photo Editor Luke Malanga ’20 Social Media Manager Victoria Tralies ’18 Assistant Social Media Manager Anna Smollen ’19 Online Creative Director Kelly Smith ’19 Business Manager Michael Zito ’18 Assistant Business Manager Amy Ferrigno ’20
For many of us, consuming news has become an activity as unconscious as breathing. On television, we watch live updates and interviews. In class, we discuss issues with our peers. On our phones, we scroll past political updates on social media as we watch Tasty videos or retweet a funny meme. We passively absorb another scandal about a politician, another natural disaster or another victim of gun violence. When a sensationalized story arises though, we also eagerly scour the internet for more information and more updates. Our lives become centered around the latest news, until we’ve taken in all of the details that we can and the story slowly fades away. This obsession walks the line between journalistic news and a source of entertainment for curious desires. We were in the midst of midterms and our anticipation for fall break when 58 people were killed and 489 people were injured in the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. The media coverage of the shooting followed a cycle that has unfortunately become highly routine. In the first minutes following the event, news disseminated from eye witnesses who tweeted out videos, pictures or rumors about the state of Las Vegas. In the next hours, we heard better verified information from local news sources and briefings from law enforcement in the area. By the day after the event, most of the facts have been confirmed, but the media coverage persists. In the days and weeks following breaking news events, the media finds other ways to look at these stories. We consider the politics of a scandal, we search for motives of the shooter or we consider the human impact of a tragedy. While it’s important not to carelessly drop a story after the initial shock, we wonder about the value of such prolonged analyses during the aftermath. Our staff, as a news organization, believes it is especially important to consider the role and effect of the media in processing national tragedies, scandals or otherwise breaking stories. News organizations have a responsi-
SWEATER WEATHER HAS ARRIVED After being forced to dress in summer clothes well into what is supposed to be autumn, we’re finally starting to feel that slight chill in the air that denotes “sweater weather.” There’s still the occasional 80 degree day mixed in, but we can finally dust off those cute fall flannels and warm layers. MIDTERMS OUT OF THE WAY This midterm week seems to have stretched out into midterm weeks, but now the dreaded mid-semester tests and projects are finally in our rearview mirrors. Time to relax for a month or two until—don’t make us say it—finals week. FALL TV STRIKES BACK We’ve been left in suspense from the season finales of our favorite shows for what feels like ages, but the wait is finally over. All of our favorite TV shows are coming back better than ever.
bility to consider what an ethical approach to covering the news looks like in practice. Citizens rely on the press to act as a reliable informant. The media, including The Hawk, needs to live up to that expectation. When people want answers, they look to the news. At what point do obsessive analyses become unnecessary and unproductive though? While delving into every aspect of a perpetrator’s life, family, hobbies, personality traits, illnesses and motivations, we simultaneously lose some of the humanity of the tragedy. It becomes a popular psychoanalysis rather than a recognition of tragedy. Media organizations need to be cautious of taking advantage of such tragedies. Stretching out an individual story only gives notoriety to perpetrators, and in the case of mass gun violence, may encourage emulators. It’s important not to focus all of our energy on one story, because breaking news should not overshadow other important events. As consumers though, we all too often unwittingly eat up the wealth of information offered to us. But some of the information we absorb may not be reliable because of this new emphasis on quantity of news over quality. If the media is not always reliable, we need to be able to discern facts from false rumors that can spread immediately after a story breaks. New York's public radio station, WNYC offers a Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook to warn people about untrustworthy information spread in the immediate aftermath of a story breaking. These tips call us to look closely at phrases used by the media. As WNYC puts it, “‘We are seeking confirmation’...means they don’t have it.” In immediate coverage of stories, organizations often rely on speculation over facts. We understand that consumers crave knowledge during periods of uncertainty and in the wake of tragedies, but that leaves many vulnerable to deceit. Consumers have a responsibility to be cautious and not to spread false information during the early coverage phase. It may be tempting to retweet an astonishing update or spread new updates to others, but verifying
facts with other media outlets and reliable sources should be part of our news habits, even if we aren't writing the stories. This responsibility is a two-way street in that the media also needs to show more concern about disseminating inaccurate theories. Journalistic ethics call for journalists to take responsibility for the accuracy of reported pieces. Competition between news outlets for viewers encourages media organizations to sensationalize information and be the first to break a story. We have to ask if sacrificing accuracy is worth the immediate coverage and speculations. Problems in the media tend to take a backseat to the very news the media continues to sensationalize. We need to recognize the importance of demanding journalistic ethics as part of our work in addressing other societal problems. We have to decide to make reforming news and improving media consumption a priority. Faltering journalistic ethics aren’t necessarily problems that we can fix through science or policy. We need to work towards less sensationalized media by discouraging an irresponsible breaking news cycle, from both the media and consumer perspective. Together we ought to choose to confront these issues, accept responsibility and disrupt problematic patterns in media. If we don’t stop to consider the ethics of sensationalizing news, then news will only continue to feed our entertainment desires rather than our information needs. As a rising generation, it’s on us to determine what we’re going to do about our own complicity in the sensationalism in the news media which threatens our most basic values as a country.
– The Hawk Staff
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONUNDRUM The spooky chill in the air means we’re approaching Halloween. Many of us students, though, are left in the dark wondering what we should dress as for this holiday. Many costumes seem too cliche, and others too expensive. We’re missing the days when our parents would pick out costumes for us. SMELLY SIDEWALKS Whatever those squished fruits are littering the ground on our commutes to campus, they’re making our walks a whole lot smellier. By the time we get to class, our shoes stink too. Is it worth it to knock down the trees bearing these foul fruits? We hate to admit it, but we think so. MCSHAIN BRIDGE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION Some of our class commutes have gottten a whole lot longer, because the McShain bridge is still closed for construction. We feel especially bad for those McShain-dwellers who can no longer use their beloved bridge. Will it ever reopen?
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A need for reformed security practices What the Equifax breach tells us JOSH BOSTROM ’19
Hawk Staff
The United States Department of Homeland Security sent a memo to Equifax and other credit bureaus regarding a security flaw in the software they use to deal with customer disputes. Following this memo, sent about seven months ago, the company leadership at Equifax sent out a request to their security team to fix the vulnerability. However that request was not communicated to the rest of the team according to former CEO Richard Smith. He claims that a single unnamed person in a team of 225 is responsible for not communicating the request appropriately, which led to the vulnerability not being addressed. This simple miscommunication led to data and information hacks on approximately 145 million of Equifax’s customers. Sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license information, birthdays and many others forms of personal information that could be used to steal someone's identity were taken in the hack. Increased scrutiny has been placed on credit bureaus in the fallout of the hack. The main credit bureaus in the United States: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax, as well as a lesser known bureau called Innovis. The role of these credit bureaus is to collect information on citizens and aggregate the information to measure financial risk—think of it as a financial background check. When you apply for a credit card, a mortgage or any other type of loan, the
lender will request a credit report from one or all of the agencies to determine the risk in lending to you. These credit bureaus have a large amount of power in the financial system, and some of the largest databases on consumers—most of which contain sensitive data. Their legality has been questioned by many consumer advocacy groups, as you can not opt out of the bureaus' information collection. But in light of the recent breach, these companies have been placed front
and center for the American public, who are widely displeased with their operation. Following the announcement of the breach, lawmakers from both parties began to call for more regulation and oversight of these bureaus. These regulations are definitely needed as the response to the hack has been incredibly poor. Equifax didn’t announce the hack to the public until six weeks after they discovered it. They also delayed in waiving the fee for freezing credit. The worst mistake they
made after the announcement, however, was tweeting a link to a fake website that collected information on consumers. Thankfully, the website was owned by somebody with non-malicious intents, and he reported it to Equifax. The website creator says he made the website to make the point that these agencies need to take security more seriously, a point noticed by Congress. Despite contemplations of future action, millions of Americans are vulnerable right now and need help if they’ve been compromised. Following the Fair Credit Reporting Act, any American is able to obtain their credit report from the big three credit agencies once a year for free. It is important to always monitor your credit; however, in light of the recent breach, it is imperative to check all three reports. If there is activity that you don’t recognize, you can now freeze your credit so that no more fraudulent activity can occur. Before this breach, there was a push to further deregulate the credit agencies. While deregulation is more unlikely now, there is worry that further regulation will be hard to accomplish. Between the big agencies, about $3 million was spent lobbying Congress last year. One thing is for certain, however. If we don’t reform the oversight and security practices of these companies, we are just waiting until the next breach happens.
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Forever a cult classic
Why the failure of “Blade Runner 2049” is a good thing ROSE WELDON '19
Lifestyle Editor
Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” entered theaters in 1982. The film was mostly ignored upon its release and, despite starring Harrison Ford at the height of his fame, failed to gross back its $28 million budget. The long-awaited sequel “Blade Runner 2049” hit theaters two weeks ago and was expected to be a fall blockbuster. But to the surprise of every industry watcher, moviegoers ignored it, and the $160 million film debuted domestically to a paltry $30 million. But there was a way that Warner Brothers could have saved it—by leaving it well enough alone. In its day, “Blade Runner” was saved by the booming industry of home video, as young people bought the VHS cassette and became inspired by the film. The dreary visuals were recreated in countless media. It received three different home video cuts, concluding with “The Final Cut” in 2007. Magazines and websites ranked it as the number one film in its genre. In 35 years, “Blade Runner” went from being an ignored Philip K. Dick adaptation to one of the most influential science fiction films of all time,
which is a prime example of a cult classic. Yet, as I scrolled through my Twitter feed last weekend, film fans began ranting that it was the end of times: “Cinema as we know it is dead!” “How could it lose the top spot to ‘Happy Death Day’?” “What’s going to happen now?” The easy answer would be that “2049” exists in the shadow of one of the most beloved films in cinema history. But exactly how many people have seen the original? When it’s a cult classic, the numbers aren’t necessarily clear. Actor Bruce Campbell, a star of the fellow cult classic “Evil Dead” series, once wrote that a mainstream movie is seen 100 times by 1,000 people, while a cult movie is seen 1,000 times by 100 people. This would explain why there is an audience for a “Blade Runner” sequel, but that doesn’t mean the same thing for other moviegoers. With this, I have to make a confession: I’ve never loved “Blade Runner.” It’s confusing, the screenplay treats its female characters poorly and Harrison Ford sleepwalks
throughout the movie. There are things about it that I really like, though, including the main premise, set design and Rutger Hauer’s performance as Roy Batty. However, “2049” improves on all the flaws of the original, and is well worth seeing, and that makes the film’s failure so heartbreaking. But maybe this failure is good. “2049” entered a cultural landscape shaped by sequels and continuations. If it had performed well, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. could have made BLADE RUNNER 2049 BOMB S plans for a Marvel-esque cinematic universe, introducing more characters and telling further stories. But “Blade Runner” isn’t for everyone, and isn’t meant to be. “2049” might just join its predecessor in a place of admiration. The failure of “2049” is a signal to studios that some properties aren’t meant for bigger things, and that sometimes beloved works are there to be beloved, not continued upon. And who knows? All those sequels could have been forgotten, as Roy Batty stated in the Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20. original, “lost in time. Like tears in rain.”
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We are not messiahs
Social justice cannot be done in a day TAICHA MORIN '20
Special to The Hawk
As a Jesuit institution, we pride ourselves on being “men and women with and for others.” From the moment we as students begin our journey at Saint Joseph’s University, we are overwhelmed with terms like "social justice," "charity" and even more catchy Jesuit phrases. Social justice calls us to deal with the root of issues in society while charity deals with the surface. If these two words can be described in a proverb, it would be “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime,” with giving the fish being representative of charity. I like how my freshman theology professor, Tomas Sheibley, director of Campus Ministry, describes it. He said that charity addresses the effects of social problems, like treating the symptoms of a wound. Justice addresses the underlying causes of the problem and tries to heal the wound itself. I have been thinking about social justice a lot more these days, and about the impact that our campus has on the places that we serve and the communities that surround
us. On one side of campus is Lower Merion township. On the other side is West Philadelphia. The groups of people, the household incomes and the schools are vastly different, even though these two areas are literally across the street from one another. Then there's us, right in the middle. When I walk down the ramp to Bellarmine Hall, I look to my right. I see the students of Samuel Gompers Elementary School looking at us through the fences. It always makes me emotional, because I wonder how it affects them to see the influx of students at St. Joe’s and to see how very few students look like them. It’s no secret that St. Joe’s is mostly white, 83 percent white to be exact. I wonder if we stop to think about how the lack of diversity and inclusion on our campus affects not only the students on our campus but also our neighboring communities, like Gompers. I know we have many service initiatives on campus that serve communities like Gompers, but I am always baffled by some St. Joe’s students’ perspective when they partake in service. They would say something about how they did social justice today. I laugh at this concept because social justice can’t be done in one or two hours of service for one day a week. These students share their pity for the disadvantages that
they see in those communities. In my head, I say, “They don’t need your pity. They need you to work.” Archbishop Oscar Romero once said, “We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.” Romero was the Archbishop of San Salvador. He was an advocate for social justice so much so he was martyred for advocating for the people of San Salvador against the corrupt people in power. These communities don’t need our saving, nor our pity. They need us to work to abolish systems that kept their communities in their current states for generations. I recently started mentoring at Gompers. When I go, the students are eager to ask questions about my experiences at St. Joe’s. “You go to SJU?” “What’s college like?” “Do you like it?” “Is it hard? When I answer these questions, I always tell students the
truth—that there aren’t many people that look like us here. That it can be hard being the only black woman in my classes. That I feel dumb, sometimes, in comparison to my peers. I don’t go to Gompers to “help them.” I go to be with them. We talk about our dreams, our fears and our hopes. They don’t need my help. They don’t need my pity. They need me to fight and push to make a way for us. To the students and community of St. Joe’s: know that these children are watching us through these fences. We can’t fix the world, nor our university, in a day. However, St. Joe’s is a lot smaller than the world. After all, we say we are, “men and women with and for others.” So, I hope that we do a better job than the world has been doing these days if we truly hold the values that we say we do.
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.
Acknowledging our biases
Thoughts on Catalonia's referendum for independence JP MCGRATH '18 Special to The Hawk The development of Catalonia’s independence referendum from Spain has commanded much of my attention these past few weeks. First, I have a personal connection to this story through two Catalan friends of mine who have been participating in the voting process. Second, as an international relations major, I am interested in the impacts that this situation may have
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on the future of the European nation-state. However, I believe there is a much less technical lesson to be learned from this story. After talking with my peers about the issue, I have come to realize how much the relationships we form affect our worldview and how much we should question the
values gained from such relations Before looking at the two lessons, it’s important to have a little background on the situation. First is the fact that this is not the first time Catalonia has pushed for independence. There has been a steady push for greater autonomy in the region since the brutal dictatorship under Francisco Franco starting in 1939, under which thousands of Catalans were either killed or exiled, according to a BBC timeline. In addition, Catalonia held a recent vote on independence, which the Spanish government deemed unconstitutional and deployed police forces to interrupt the process. These police forces used brutal tactics which left hundreds injured. After the results came in, 90 percent of Catalan voters called for independence, but the Spanish government refuses to acknowledge the vote. However, the results may not represent the opinions of those who oppose independence and may have abstained from the vote since it was not sanctioned by the Spanish government, according to CNN reports. For example, there was a large demonstration of anti-independence Catalans on Oct. 8. Now, Spain sits on edge
as Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont threatens to declare independence in the upcoming weeks. With all this said, I must confess I was excited for my Catalan friends who were in favor of independence, but began to acknowledge the origin of my bias as I talked with other friends who studied abroad in Spain. While my friendship with my Catalan friends offered me an affinity for the Catalan cause, my friends who studied abroad in Spain, specifically in Madrid and Granada, were less sympathetic to the independence movement, based on their loyalties to the country they briefly called home. Although none of us had any real knowledge of the situation, we all had preconceived notions of what was the best course of action for Spain. What we believed to be best for Spain and Catalonia seemed to be influenced by the friendships we had formed and the things we had experienced. While this observation seems relatively obvious, I think all too often we forget how much our belief systems can be influenced by subjective factors. This movement reminded me of the importance of checking those subjective affinities in the interest of understanding
what may be a good course of action, objectively. This is not an effort to diminish personal relations or to deny a call to action of supporting those you care about, but rather just a wake-up call in how our perceptions of the world are formed. I wish the best for my friends in Catalonia, and I wish the best for Spain. This might be independence, but the path to independence seems to be riddled with hardship. However, the insights which I outlined above are relevant to situations much closer to home. I encourage all my peers, especially those who are politically interested, to acknowledge the biases they have based on their relationships and experiences. We all have these biases, and in many cases they are valuable, as they form who we are. But, as the Washington Post reminds us, “democracy dies in darkness,” and that darkness is caused by a lack of curiosity. Learn, be curious and hope that this may provide an ever brighter future for ourselves and those around us.
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Oct. 18, 2017
Protecting against gun violence
A look at tragedies like the Las Vegas shooting KARLEIGH LOPEZ '20
Hawk Staff
Our country faced the most horrific and deadly mass shooting in American history on Oct. 1, with many of us watching it unfold through news updates and Twitter feeds. Glued to our phones, we watched and lamented as the number of injuries and deaths grew. We felt the same heartbreak that we felt for Sandy Hook, Pulse nightclub and the far too frequent university campus shootings. The Las Vegas shooting left our country in shock and fear. We became instantly divided. Without allowing time to mourn, the discussion quickly developed into left versus right: no guns versus guns. Americans, now more than ever, are passionate for change. We want an end to gun violence but cannot seem to agree on the root of the problem. Whenever there is tragedy, there has to be someone or something to blame. In the aftermath of the concert shooting, Americans showed solidarity by immediately making accusations. Many spoke out against the right to bear arms, stating the dangers of gun violence and pointing fingers at those in disagreement. As much as I would love to live in a world where personal safety doesn’t mean carrying a gun, I know that eradicating the Second Amendment will never be the complete solution. As Americans, we need to look deeper and acknowledge our broken system. For many of us, our perception of tragedy exists only within our television screens, running
across a news headline and a few censored flashes of horror and carnage before cutting back to a reporter spewing speculations. We can press the power off button at any time, and the misfortune is no longer in our reality. We shake off the sadness because there is no direct impact on us; we move on with our day. We value this control; the ability to shield and protect our fragile sense of certainty. Perhaps this is why we have grown so accustomed to devastation. With each broadcast of violence, our reality is distorted and our reactions become anesthetized. However, so easily and so often, we can be robbed of this control. We hide behind our ability to shut it all out, denying that it could ever happen to us. In fact, it doesn’t matter because it didn’t happen to us. We didn’t push for change when we saw innocent children die in Sandy Hook or young adults at Pulse nightclub; when will it hurt us enough to make a difference? If, for the sake of the argument, we were to agree with the classic saying “guns don’t kill people, people with guns kill people,” then why aren’t we doing more to help the people? Why aren’t we discussing the undeniable stigma around mental illness, especially among Americans? Around one-in-five adults in the United States, 43.8 million, or 18.5 percent, are diagnosed with a mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Your neighbor, your friend or the girl
who bags your groceries could be affected. Left untreated and unsupported, the damage is likely to be irreversible. We absolutely need to do more. Our first step to preventing gun violence is to provide a better support system for those with mental illnesses. We need to encourage positivity and growth instead of questioning the legitimacy of someone’s malady. By creating a society that is accepting of mental illness and takes it seriously, we can value everyone’s health and well-being, which would be the first step to decreasing violence. On the other hand, the issue of whether or not to reverse the Second Amendment is still difficult to solve. While it is true that the United States has more guns than any other country, it does not necessarily mean that we are any safer. Many Americans believe that guns are for protection, yet America has the highest number of firearm homicides in the developed world, according to Foreign Policy, a magazine that covers global issues. While I would never want to strip a person of his or her right to protection, I cannot help but think of all the situations wherein a gun could do more harm than good. I think of all of those who would abuse their right to carry and take innocent lives. I think of those who may be easily frightened and tempted to fire without fully assessing the situation. I imagine the issue of the Second Amendment reversal like a kindergarten
classroom. If one kindergartener uses the gym kickball to kick at another kindergartener’s face to hurt him, then the whole class may lose their kickball privileges. Of course, it isn’t fair, but that is how we learn. Sometimes the whole must suffer the consequences from the actions of the few. Though it may seem unfair to take away guns from law-abiding Americans, it may be a step to ending the abuse of firearms and gun violence in our country.
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Filmadelphia in full swing How to prepare for the Philadelphia Film Festival ROSE WELDON '19 Lifestyle Editor
ing a 20 minute or less walk from Jefferson Station near City Hall. If all else fails, an Uber or Lyft will work just fine.
Last year, the three films with the most nominations at the 89th Academy Awards were “La La Land,” “Arrival” and “Moonlight,” with the last of these winning the coveted Best Picture prize. But their shared supremacy in Oscar nominations is not the only element these films have in common: all three were also featured prominently at the 2016 Philadelphia Film Festival. The Philadelphia Film Festival is a yearly event held each October by the Philadelphia Film Society. The 26th annual festival is scheduled to open on Oct. 19, and run until Oct. 29. This year, the screening slate features cinema of all kinds, from local dramas to documentaries to award season contenders. This year’s festival will open on Oct. 19 with the Tonya Harding biopic “I, Tonya,” starring Margot Robbie and Sebastian Stan, and closes with “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” featuring Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson, on Oct. 27. As a film lover myself, I signed up last year to work as a box office volunteer, and as it was my first time at the festival, I learned quite a bit along the way. If you find yourself interested in the world of cinema, here are a few things I discovered last year to help you navigate this year’s festival.
Sold out? No problem. Popular screenings are often sold out in a matter of days, but there’s one last chance to grab a ticket for anyone who didn’t make it in time. Rush tickets can be bought for the price of a regular ticket by standing outside just before a screening. Additionally, students can buy rush tickets for the discounted price of $7.
The Prince Theater in Center City, where the Philadelphia Film Festival will kick off on Oct. 19 (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).
Buy tickets ahead of time. With the films on the festival slate including the Gary Oldman-starring “Darkest Hour,” indie favorite Richard Linklater’s “Last Flag Flying” and the critical darling “The Florida Project,” it would be beneficial to purchase tickets ahead of time on the official film festival site. The average ticket is $8, but tickets for large-scale events like opening and closing night films are priced at $50, which includes attendance to after parties each night. Philadelphia Film
Society members can receive discounts on tickets, and those interested in joining can register either online or at theaters when they attend movies. Know where you’re going. The Film Festival is so massive that it spans three theaters: the Ritz East Theater on East 2nd Street, the Ritz Five Theater on Walnut Street, and the Prince Theater on Chestnut Street. All three are easily accessible by SEPTA Regional Rail, each be-
Resting between screenings? If you are 21 or older and have some time to spare before, after or in between your showings, stop by the Film Festival Lounge, located at 33 South 3rd Street. This centrally located area has free drinks and bites for ticket holders, and sometimes audience members find themselves chatting with those who made the films they just saw. For those who are underage, the festival's locations in Center City make for perfect places to explore cheap eats before catching a screening. Check back next week for a Critic’s Notebook from the first weekend of the Festival, where I’ll report back on the big news and hidden gems of the festival's first weekend.
An untold story of unlikely friendship Dame Judi Dench in “Victoria and Abdul” EMILY GRAHAM '20 Assistant Lifestyle Editor The historical drama film “Victoria and Abdul,” released on Sept. 22, tells the little-known story of Queen Victoria and her friendship with an Indian man, Abdul Karim, in her final years. Judi Dench reprises her role as Queen Victoria, after initially playing the monarch in the 1997 film “Mrs. Brown.” The movie opens when Karim, played by Indian actor and Bollywood star Ali Fazal, is chosen to travel to England to present Queen Victoria with an Indian coin
for the celebration of her 50th anniversary as monarch. Although Karim was only supposed to stay in England for a few days, his boldness earns him favor with the Queen, and she makes him her personal attendant and teacher. “Victoria and Abdul” highlights the levels of intolerance and ignorance that were present during the time period as seen through the treatment of Karim by the members of the queen’s household. The friendship between Victoria and Karim causes controversy among the queen’s staff and family, who find it improper for her to be close with a man who they consider to
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be a lower racial and social status. Although India was a colony of England at one time, the British knew little of the country. This is evident to Karim from his arrival, as everyone calls him “the Hindu,” when he is actually a practicing Muslim. Additionally, when he sees the clothing he must wear to the queen’s ceremony, he says that it is not traditional attire. However, a British official insists the outfit looks “authentically Indian.” While the members of the household deem Karim as unworthy based on his race and social class, the queen takes interest in him and is eager to learn about his life and culture. In addition to her attendant, Karim becomes her Munshi, or teacher. She requests to learn how to speak and write in Urdu and creates a room in one of her palaces devoted entirely to Indian artifacts. Eventually, she gives Karim his own cottage and invites his family to live there, where they stay until the queen’s death. The movie tells the heartwarming story of Queen Victoria befriending Karim and making an effort to learn about India, but the historical context is lacking in some respects. While the film focuses mainly on the personal relationship between Victoria and Karim, it only briefly touches on the conflicts in India at the time. The characters discuss mutiny and violence between
Muslims and Hindus, but the audience is called to focus more on how this affects the way that the members of the royal staff treat Karim, not the condition of the Indian state. Additionally, Karim describes India to the queen as a beautiful place with a rich culture, but does not acknowledge the hardships India faces as a result of colonization. Karim and Victoria’s friendship was largely wiped from British history, as all of the records and correspondence between the two were burned after Victoria's death on the orders of her son, King Edward II (played here by British comedian Eddie Izzard). However, journalist Shrabani Basu discovered Karim’s journals and Victoria’s notebooks documenting everything he taught her. Basu wrote about her findings in her book “Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant,” which was published in 2010. The book provided inspiration for the movie, though the film opened with a disclaimer that it is only “mostly” based on a true story. Despite the film’s flaws, “Victoria and Abdul” gives recognition to an interesting, yet forgotten, figure in history as well as a queen’s attempt to become more open-minded in an environment of intolerance.
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Oct. 18, 2017
Keeping mind and spirit in shape
Resources to maintain mental health on campus JILLIAN BUCKLEY '20 Hawk Staff College is not an easy experience for anyone. With challenging courses and endless extracurricular activities, it may seem like one barely has time to breathe. If someone asks me how I am, I immediately respond, “Good. Really busy, but good," as if on autopilot. I watch friends and strangers alike repeat those same sentiments, some with dark circles under their eyes, others with nails bitten from nerves. This has become so normal that those who may be suffering with something more than just casual stress might feel like no one will truly hear them. In light of World Mental Health Day, which was observed on Oct. 10, it’s important to become aware of the mental health resources on campus for students. To those who may be suffering, whether you get help or not, it is important to remember that your feelings are valid and you are brave for continuing to fight every day. CAPS - Counseling and Psychological Services CAPS can be found on campus in two locations. One location is the walk-in center on the first floor of LaFarge Student Residence for more urgent concerns. The other is located on the fifth floor of Merion Gardens, where a phone appointment is usually required for the first meeting. At either location, one will meet with a trained
ical examinations and information about legal action one can take. There should not be any shame or fear associated with calling this helpline; students are allowed to take action if needed.
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professional who will listen and offer advice, coping mechanisms and even medication. CAPS also offers many support groups throughout the year, such as an anxiety and stress relief workshop or a support group for anybody grieving a loss. The main goal of the staff is to help students feel more at ease so they can flourish in college. Freshman Funk Freshman Funk is for freshmen who is having trouble with the college transition. This group meets in LaFarge Student Residence on Tuesdays during free period. This workshop serves as a physical remind-
er that it’s normal to struggle at times, as transitioning into college isn’t easy and there will be other first year students who share this feeling. R.E.P.P.- Rape Education & Prevention Program R.E.P.P. has a 24-hour hotline that students can call where all disclosed information is anonymous and confidential. This program provides assistance to those who are affected by sexual assault or the subtypes of abuse, including emotional abuse. Some of the many services R.E.P.P. provides include crisis counseling, support in med-
WADE - Wellness, Alcohol, and Drug Education Program As part of the Student Outreach and Support program located in room 231 of the Campion Student Center, WADE supports students who may find themselves struggling with alcohol or drug abuse. WADE provides brief individual assessments, group educational classes about the effects of drugs and alcohol and plentiful resources for students in recovery. For these students in recovery, WADE offers resources and programs that can help with academics, focusing on the future and other beneficial opportunities. WADE is a strong believer in the idea of cura personalis, as they will go above and beyond to ensure that they are caring for the whole person. If anyone is feeling like they are struggling, you are not alone. Everyone deserves the same opportunity to have a great college experience, and the Saint Joseph's University community will do anything to help achieve this goal.
Rise to shine
Figuring out a morning routine TESS HILL '18 Assistant News Editor Wake up, hit snooze and roll back over. Hear the alarm again. Jump out of bed, make a cup of coffee, throw on clothes and hurry to campus. I don’t have a morning routine. Some mornings, I wake up earlier than my alarm. I have time to brush and straighten my recently dyed hair, put on a full face of makeup, make my bed and still have time to spare for a little light reading. But most mornings, I feel extremely rushed to get ready for the day ahead of me. Successful women like Arianna Huffington and Michelle Obama have created morning routines geared towards their personalities. After one extremely rushed morning which culminated in a late arrival
to class, I decided I needed one too. To figure out my perfect morning routine, I carefully researched what would work best for me and found a “Create Your Own” morning routine on the website SmartTwenties. I chose to add seven activities out of 12 options to my morning. Each morning, I would drink a cup of water, wash my face, stretch, read the morning news, eat breakfast, do my hair and makeup and make my bed. The night before I began my routine, I was nervous. How could I fit these tasks into my already time-crammed mornings? On Monday, I angrily turned off my screaming alarm. I quickly walked through my off-campus apartment and
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filled up a glass with water, which I chugged. Task one, complete. I turned on my Keurig machine then ran to the bathroom where I washed my face with beautifully warm water. Task two, done. I felt like this whole morning routine thing was getting easier. As my coffee brewed, I performed yoga stretches to wake up my body as well as my mind. I felt a little funny doing the downward dog in my bedroom, but pondered how great I felt after this while I sipped my hot coffee and read the morning news. Although I thought I would be pressed for time, I finished all seven tasks, left on time for class with my hair and makeup done and felt more awake and ready for the day. Kim Allen-Stuck, Ph.D., the Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Educational Support at Saint Joseph’s University, believes that students could see more success if they make their morning routine a habit. “Any time you can put structure into your life, you can get more done, because you know when to do it,” Allen-Stuck said. By Wednesday, I could picture this elaborate routine becoming a daily habit. Every day, I felt more prepared for the challenges ahead of me along with being more aware of what was happening around the globe. After five days of trying to perfect my morning routine, I felt like I was missing something. With this time sensitive routine, I had no time to “putz.”
Abby Carlino ’19, leaves herself time to do her favorite things during her morning routine. Instead of ignoring her favorite pastimes, like me, Carlino adds time to eat breakfast, do her makeup and watch the newest late-night shows. She starts her day off with breakfast and a laugh. “I love the late-night shows, especially Seth Meyers,” Carlino said. “But I can’t stay awake long enough to watch them live, so I’ve found a way to squeeze them into my morning routine.” Allen-Stuck advises her students to know themselves before they implement any changes into their lives. If you enjoy taking your time in the morning, don’t schedule too many things to do. If students do intend on checking off several tasks, make sure to create time to do so. “My morning routine usually takes about two hours and 50 minutes,” Allen-Stuck says. Although her routine is longer than that of the average student when she completes its, she feels sharper and more ready for the day than when she skips it. My week of perfecting the morning routine has made me feel less rushed and more prepared for my day, but it has removed the spontaneity and personal touches to my days that I valued. I need to add time to lounge and to ease myself into the morning. There is more room for perfection and more room for putzing.
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Oct. 18, 2017
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The climb to maturity
Miley Cyrus' "Younger Now" reflects a seasoned, wiser performer JEANMARIE EGAN '20 Special to The Hawk Miley Cyrus, in accompaniment with RCA Records, released her sixth studio album entitled “Younger Now” on Sept. 29 and it took listeners for a turn. Unlike with much of her music since her break away from the “good girl” or “Hannah Montana” image, gone are the elaborate, theatrical stunts including twerking and riding wrecking balls. This album connects back to Cyrus' Tennessee roots with a heavy focus on acoustic instruments and emphasis on her southern twang. Cyrus teased listeners and long-time fans with pre-released singles, which shared none of the hip-hop sounds and drug-centered messages both her “Bangerz” and “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz” works contained, but rather signaled a new focus on softer, more lyrically driven ballads. At first glance, the album seems to be an apology for the last four years of her career. However, as I listened more carefully, I found it evident that this Cyrus is not a complete regression back to the teenager doubling as a pop star, but rather a third revolution; a combination of all the personalities that exist within her. The pre-released singles are the first two songs of the album, “Younger Now” and “Malibu,” respectively. "Younger Now" is reflective of Cyrus' past and takes the listener through her overall change throughout her career. The tune also offers
Graphic by Kelly Smith '19.
relatable lyrics to teens and adults who have gone through similar changes. Although much of her album is packed with lyrics that listeners seem to enjoy, “Malibu,” a catchy sing-along, lacks emotionally relevant lyrics which the other 10 songs on the album, for the most part, contain. The third track on the album, “Rainbowland” definitely extends Cyrus’ album to a wider audience as she collaborates with her godmother, country superstar Dolly Parton. Their voices combine in perfect harmony throughout the piece. Directly following each other, the
ballads “Miss You So Much” and “I Would Die For You” find Cyrus approaching real honesty and vulnerability in her lyrics, something listeners have never seen in any of her previous five albums. These are most definitely the record’s best vocal performances as well. These love-focused hits are most likely based on her relationship with actor Liam Hemsworth, someone she has been on and off with since their roles in the 2010 film “The Last Song.” In complete opposition, “Week Without You,” seems to be based in part on her past unsuccessful romances or periods
The power of poetry
when she was off with Hemsworth, with lines like “I know that I gave you my heart/ But you stomped it to the ground." To continue the theme of vulnerability, Cyrus reveals details of one of her romances with her song "Thinkin" where she suggests she is weary to trust her partner, but perhaps she is overthinking the situation. She is also thinking in the following track "Bad Mood" with lines like "I always wake up in a bad mood/I can never fall asleep/I'm always thinkin' 'bout you." Perhaps Cyrus is speaking about the same person she is describing in the previous song when she delivers lyrics like "Ever since the day that I met you / I knew you weren't the one," in her short and upbeat tune named "Love Someone." In "She's Not Him," Cyrus reflects on bisexuality as she sings about loving both women and men. Finally, the last track of the album, “Inspired,” leaves the listener feeling not-so-ironically inspired, with words of wisdom and positivity. Cyrus truly demonstrates her chameleon ways as an artist throughout this album and sends positive messages to her listeners through an incorporation of lines such as “change is a thing you can count on,” and “I’m not afraid of who I used to be,” and encourages her audience to share these sentiments.
A new collection by Instapoet Rupi Kaur
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FRANKI RUDNESKY '18 Managing Editor Has your Instagram feed been flooded with concise, powerful poems with ornate illustrations lately? If so, these shorts might be from 25-year-old “Instapoet” Rupi Kaur’s second poetry collection Following the worldwide success of her New York Times bestselling collection “milk and honey,” Canadian author, illustrator and spoken-word artist Rupi Kaur released her second collection of poetry entitled “the sun and her flowers” on Oct. 3. A native of Toronto, Kaur moved from India with her family at the age of 4, and went on to graduate from the University of Waterloo in Ontario with a degree in English. She then began performing throughout Canada and sharing her poetry through social media, where it gained a strong fanbase. Kaur self-published her first collection, “milk and honey” in 2014, and its immediate success garnered a two-book deal with publisher Andrews McMeel, which later released the book on a larger scale and now has published “the sun and her flowers.” Kaur’s latest collection takes the reader on an extremely personal journey, from heartbreak and pain to eventual healing and thriving. Like “milk and honey,” Kaur splits “the sun and her flowers” into sections, each containing poetry that deals with
a particular theme: “wilting,” “falling,” “rooting,” “rising,” or “blooming.” The titles for the chapters are explained in a poem that appears on page 114 and also on the back cover: “this is the recipe of life / said my mother / as she held me in her arms as i wept / think of those flowers you plant / in the garden each year / they will teach you / that people too / must wilt / fall / root / rise
/ in order to bloom.” In other words, Kaur’s latest collection reveals how she, like the flowers in her garden, emerged from the depths of darkness and suffering to emerge bright and victorious. Kaur’s poems vary in length and can range from a few words to a few pages, with the topics varying as well. Some issues she covers in her collection include love,
Kaur's first and second collections (Photo by Rose Weldon '19).
relationships, personal and shared trauma, migration, empowerment and feminism. Many of her poems are accompanied by illustrations designed and drawn by the author herself. Since its release only two weeks ago, “the sun and her flowers” is already contending with John Green’s “Turtles All the Way Down” and Dan Brown’s “Origin” for the number one spot on Amazon’s best sellers list. Kaur is currently on her fall 2017 tour, which kicked off in New York City on Oct. 2, travelling across the United States and Canada to promote her book and perform poetry for her fans. Whether you are going through a difficult period in your life or simply feeling in need of some empowering inspiration, you can find solace in Kaur’s “the sun and her flowers.” After all, as she writes in the final poem in her latest collection: “there is nothing left to worry about / the sun and her flowers are here.”
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Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Exploring Eastern culture in West Fairmount Park AMBER DENHAM '18 Assistant Copy Tucked away down a winding road in West Fairmount Park stands the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a traditional-style Japanese house and garden which reflects the history of Japanese culture in Philadelphia. Shofuso is run by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, a private nonprofit organization, and its partner, the Friends of the Japanese House and Garden. Originally built in Japan in 1953, Shofuso was constructed using traditional ancient architecture techniques like wood joinery, which allowed for the structure to be pieced together like a puzzle, protecting the house from collapsing during frequent earthquakes. In 1958, Shofuso was moved to Philadelphia, an area where previous Japanese structures and gardens thrived. Once I arrived at the house and gardens and paid my student discounted admission fee, I was quickly informed I would need to take off my shoes before entering the house. Since I was entering a traditional Japanese house, I was expected to honor the ancient culture, regardless of how badly my feet stunk. I placed my shoes on a rack outside the house and walked “inside”, as most of the rooms in the house were open or without a door. The distinct scent of newly bloomed flowers mixed with the sound of gently
The pond and garden outside the Shofuso House (Photo by Amber Denham '18).
running water filled the air and suddenly I forgot what year it was. Kristina Hunt, my tour guide for the afternoon, met me on the front steps and minutes later, the immersion into Japanese culture began. As I was led throughout the three houses on the property, she described the common importance of symbolism and immense detail within Japanese culture, from the way the gardens were arranged to how the rooms were heated. “The Japanese believe every little thing has a purpose and that it should be honored,” Hunt said. “For example, when heating the rooms, which is a dual system for air-conditioning, in Japanese culture
it is disrespectful and unnecessary to only heat the room itself; they believe in heating the people, which heats their souls.” The entrance to the tea house was half the size of a regular doorway. After walking through the tea preparation room, we knelt before a scroll in a wooden box in front of a tea pot. Before beginning a tea ceremony, guests would be asked to kneel in front of whatever scroll was presented that day and reflect on its message for a few minutes. The scroll of the day read "Ray," which translates to "beauty," fitting for the summer-like weather happening outside the thin, asymmetrical walls.
“Traditional tea houses were built with the intention of being more intimate, like the low-level entrances and asymmetrical in structure to honor the smallest of details” Hunt said. “In Japanese culture, beauty is found in imperfections and originality, both in architecture and in people. Older people love when they hear this.” Despite the primary influence of Zen Buddhism and the immense reflection that takes place, these traditional tea ceremonies hold no religious significance. Once the ceremony ends, guests are led towards a separate exit than the host, both with small doorways, to take their reflection out into the world. After concluding the tour and putting my shoes back on, I made my way to the garden, taking all the informational and reflective details with me. Walking over bridges with koi fish swimming under me and hearing the waterfall’s rhythm mix with the tempo of a soundtrack of classical Japanese music made me appreciate the beauty in everyday life. In such a fast-paced world, everyone can afford to adopt this ancient Japanese practice and step back, acknowledge our imperfections and honor them. Even our smelly feet.
Can I get a pizza this?
Exploring the Instagram-worthy world of pizza cones ELANA VALENTIN '19 Hawk Staff
My first impression of the kiosk was akin to any store getting on its feet – clean and well-meaning, but leaving a lot to be desired. The color scheme and advertise-
Imagine an ice cream cone with pizza dough instead of a wafer shell. And instead of heaps of cold deliciousness, there's a pool of hot, yummy cheese and marinara sauce. l don't know about you, but #pizzacone sounds like lnstagram heaven to me. In 2013 Kono Pizza, one of the official pizza cone franchises, set up shop in South Jersey, led by David Ragosa and Carlo Ruggiero. Their travels to Italy inspired them to bring “pizza da Passeggio” (walk away pizza) to the United States, and business has been steadily increasing ever since. With its recent notoriety on the news and as an lnstagram hashtag, Kono Pizza opened a new store in the King of Prussia Mall in April. Sara Williamson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Erivan K. Haub School of Business (HSB) specializing in food consumption trends, said pizza cones are the “perfect storm.” “They’re delicious, fun, novel, postable, easy to walk with, and relatively low cost,” Williamson said.
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.
ments were attractive, but the cones on display looked stale with the tops sunken in. Skeptical, I ordered a traditional cone of tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil for $4, and a cannoli dessert cone for $3. My friend, Jamilyn Mooteb ’19, nabbed a meat-lover's choice, which was also $4. I feared the employees would grab a greasy cone from the display case, but they took great care in preparing each cone. While two women filled a cannoli shell to the brim, I asked Stefanie Alliha Kenion, one of Kono Pizza’s employees, what made this franchise so special. “Not many places have pizza in a cone,” said Kenion. “The idea is so simple people don’t think about it. So when you explain it to people they're like, ‘That’s a great idea! I wish I thought of that!’” Keno boasts a wide range of options from traditional cheese and pepperoni, to chicken parm. That’s not even mentioning the dessert options, such as tiramisu and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. When my cone finally arrived, it was hot and golden in my hands, oozing with cheese and sauce that mingled perfectly. There wasn't any basil as was advertised, but I spied a small basket brimming with
parmesan, red pepper flakes and oregano for customers who wanted an extra kick. Although these additional toppings looked tempting, Mooteb and I decided the original fillings would be enough. With the first bite we exchanged wide-toothed grins. We laughed as we ate the cones like ice cream, remarking how difficult it was to describe this eating experience. I also wanted a picture of my cannoli dessert cone for Facebook, but only after a taste test. I’m bit of a cannoli snob. As such, I recognized that Kono’s cannoli filling was a little gritty, but thick and sweet. The other catch was that it had the same pizza dough as the savory options, which was a little odd, but didn’t stop me from gulfing down every bite. So was the cone worth the trip? If you can spare a ride to the King of Prussia Mall, then this light snack is a real treat. We made plans to go again, but would reserve #pizzacone for a day when we could get another free ride with friends.
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Still room for improvement
Women’s soccer team earns win, looks to continue trending upwards SARAH JOSEPH '20 Hawk Staff
The Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team earned a victory against the University of Rhode Island on Oct. 15, 2-1. The team was able to win through persistence, but they know that they have a lot of work ahead of them for future games. The team had just come from a game on Oct. 12 against George Washington University that went into double overtime resulting in a tie, which could have impacted their performance in this weekend’s game. In the game against Rhode Island, the team tried to find new opportunities to gain possession of the ball. Junior Michaela Finneyfrock and sophomore Bridget Galen were able to put together strong plays though Rhode Island’s defense was strong. Sophomore Brittany Hartwell-Miller’s defensive efforts kept the ball from reaching junior goalkeeper Grace Bendon very often. While both squads had great efforts on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, the Hawks’ defense is what kept them ahead. “Defense really helped today, we had a strong midfield which was beneficial for us in the end,” sophomore Kylie D’Ambra said. D'Ambra, with an assist from sophomore Erica Wallace, scored in the 39th minute of the first half. D’Ambra was able
to pass all of Rhode Island’s defenders to score the goal, giving St. Joe’s the lead, 1-0. “I made the run knowing I would get past the defender, so I just focused on the goalie and was able to make the shot,” D’Ambra said. D'Ambra proved to be a strategic and impressive player throughout the game. “We’ve try to mix up the line up for the past four games,” head coach Jess Mannella said. “Kylie’s been doing great. She was injured in the beginning of the season, so she was unable to play for a month. In this game, I thought she played well and to her full potential.” Rhode Island scored a goal 25 minutes into the second half of the game. Bendon fought hard, but the Rhode Island players surrounded her from all directions making it difficult for her to make the save. “We are usually good with possession, but Rhode Island was good with offensive and that is something that we are working on,” D’Ambra said. Three minutes later, junior Taylor Ryan made a pass to freshman Morgan Bower, who was left to go one-on-one against the goalkeeper. Fortunately, Bower was able to make it into the right corner of the goal to
put St. Joe’s back in the lead, 2-1. With this game against Rhode Island, the team knows that they need to improve on their consistency, and that there is still a lot to be done to prepare for the Atlantic 10 tournament. “I think it wasn’t our best performance and we know that, but we pulled together and came out on top,” D’Ambra said. “We still have a lot of work for the A-10, but we have strong players and a strong team to lead us there.” The Hawks will play Fordham Universi-
ty at home on Oct. 19. In this matchup, the Hawks will have to go up against the team whom they tied in the A-10 tournament last year, though Fordham remained undefeated. St. Joe’s plans to recover from this game against Rhode Island, a team that proved to be very dynamic, by enhancing their strategies for each game. “I think we need to do a better job keeping the ball and matching their intensity,” Mannella said. “If we do that, I think we will be successful next week.”
Sophomore Kylie D'Ambra charges down the field (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).
12th place finishes
A-10 next for men's and women's cross country DREW RHOADES '20 Hawk Staff
The Saint Joseph’s University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Princeton Invitational in New Jersey on Oct. 14. The men finished 12th in a field of 21 teams, while the women also finished 12th in a field of 20. Leading the men was graduate student Dan Savage, who set a collegiate-best time of 24:42.8, coming in at 29th in a race that saw 205 take the starting line. Sophomore Zach Michon came in at 48th place, while classmate Josh Clark came in at 56th, each continuing their productive seasons and both setting personal records. Completing the scoring were seniors Collin Crilly and David Dorsey, who came in 83rd and 86th respectively. Savage felt the team left some things on the table. “I was happy [about his performance],” Savage said. “PR’s [personal record] always a good day when you look at it. But, it was not the best day for the team. So while I was happy, it was still bittersweet. I’d rather the team’s success more than my own.” For the women, the Hawks were once again led by senior Cassidy Weimer and her time of 22:15.5, a season best which was good for 22nd place in a field of 179. Following behind Weimer was junior Lindsey Oremus, who also set a season best
with a time of 22:32.1 and a 41st place finish. Junior Elaine Estes earned a 54th place finish, sophomore Emily Bracken finished 61st and graduate student Sydney Coughlin came in at 82nd, rounding out the top five for the women. Oremus felt similarly to Savage about how their races went. “I don’t even know if I would call it a season best [on her finishing time],” Oremus said. “Definitely wasn’t one of my top races. I didn’t put myself mentally into that race at all. Thankfully, I have teammates who step up. Cass [ Weimer] did awesome yesterday. Elaine Estes stepped up to the plate.” The Hawks have two weeks off before heading back to Leesburg, Va. for the Atlantic 10 championship on Oct. 28. Both squads understand that preparation is key to success. “I think it’s just along the lines of continuing getting ready for those hills and also working more towards sticking in a group and that group mentality, which will hopefully allow us to do something up a A-10 [Atlantic 10],” Savage said of the men’s prospects. Oremus also reiterated the need for substantial preparedness in order to succeed. “I really think this time of year, a lot of
the hard work is done.” Oremus explained. “At this point in the season, it’s all about mental, it’s the little things. It’s keeping the junk food cut out, it’s not going out on weekends and staying up until 2 a.m.” Looking back on the season and how he and the team has progressed, Savage is aware of pitfalls, but optimistic for the future. “There’s always bumps in the road, so I consider it to be that way still,” Savage said. “Princeton wasn’t exactly how we wanted it to turn out, but the same thing happened to us two years ago and then we went on to win the A-10 championship. Overall, I think the season has gone pretty well.” In continuing this narrative, Oremus emphasized the strength of the women’s squad moving forward. “I’m happy with where the team is, and I’m very excited to see how we finish the A-10,” Oremus said. “I think that we’re stronger than we ever have been before. I think our top four are very solid. We definitely need that fifth to come in clutch at the championships, which I think they will.” The men and women also competed in the Leopard Invitational at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. on Oct. 14. The men won the race, finishing first in a field of four teams, while the women were third in a field of
four. For the men, sophomore Collin Gallagher placed first overall in a field of 76. Senior Andrew Myers finished second, and junior Will Sponaugle finished third. For the women, sophomore Rose Barrett finished 14th in a field of 47. Freshman Kayla Martin finished 28th, while freshman Morgan Patten finished 29th.
Senior Cassidy Weimer leads the pack (Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly).
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Misfortune on the road
Men’s soccer struggles to win away games ALEX HARGRAVE '20 Assistant Sports Editor
The Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team lost a close match to Fordham University, 1-0, on Oct. 14. This marks the seventh road game in which the team was unable to get a win. Head coach Don D’Ambra recognized a pattern in the Hawks’ play on the road. “I think the biggest thing is combination of confidence and energy,” D’Ambra said. “Our energy level and intensity at home is much higher than it is on the road.” The Rams scored what would prove to be the game winning goal just 24 minutes into the game. A Fordham cross found a player at the back post who got off a shot that was saved by senior goalkeeper Greg O’Connell initially. From there, the ball found its way back to a Ram who found the back of the net to put the Hawks down, 1-0. O’Connell had six saves on the game and freshman midfielder David Grana had his own defensive save, clearing a Fordham shot on goal in the 17th minute. “They’re [Fordham] a super attacking team, so they were tough to defend, but I thought we defended them very well and we had a lot of offensive opportunities,” O’Connell said.
The Hawks had several chances to put the ball in the net with seven shots on goal throughout the game, including a close shot by freshman Ritchie Barry in the 51st minute which was deflected by the Rams’ goalkeeper. Ultimately, the Fordham defense made a crucial save to keep their 1-0 lead. Offensive plays have been a weak point for the Hawks throughout the season.
“Our offense is still a work in progress, even though recently we started to score goals,” D’Ambra said. “Some of them have come from defenders, so we’re asking our attacking players to be more assertive, particularly in the box.” Neither team would score again after 14 shots from Fordham and 11 shots from St. Joe’s, ending the game in a 1-0 loss for the
The men's soccer team huddles in a game against Villanova University (Photos courtesy of Sideline Photos, LLC).
Hawks. This drops their record to 1-2-1 in the Atlantic 10 conference and 3-7-4 overall. For a team starting seven freshmen, inexperience is a factor weighing against the Hawks. However, this youth will be an advantage in years to come. “They’re playing way beyond their years as freshmen, but also there are times when they look like freshmen when they need to execute big plays late in the game,” D’Ambra said. “I do think it’s a factor as far as in the wins and losses columns, but it is extremely beneficial for the future of the program that this many guys are playing.” Despite the loss, the Hawks are happy with their continued style of play. “Team morale hasn’t dropped at all,” O’Connell said. “We’re playing our best soccer right now. Our coaches know it, we know it, it’s just a matter of getting results now. We know they’re going to come, we know we’re going to start scoring goals.” The Hawks hope to get their first road win of the season when they play neighbor La Salle University on Oct. 18. The team will return home to play on Sweeney Field on Oct. 21 against Virginia Commonwealth University.
A Hawk Q&A
Getting to know our student-athletes FAVORITE PART
PUMP-UP MAJOR SONG
GREG O’CONNELL
marketing
“Caro” by Wizkid
ABOUT PLAYING
PRE-GAME
A SPORT
MEAL
loves team and coaches
pasta with sauce
MEN’S SOCCER SENIOR
ANDREW LESS CLUB WATER POLO
computer science
none
being part of a team where everyone wants to improve
chicken sandwich
FUN FACT
FAVORITE THING ABOUT ST. JOE’S
one of four boys in family
never swam or did water sports before water polo
school pride
water polo
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To be the best, you have to beat the best Field hockey takes down defending NCAA champions NICK KARPINSKI '21 Hawk Staff
The Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team was able to pull off impressive victories over the weekend with a 4-0 shutout against La Salle University and a 2-1 thriller against the University of Delaware. Headed into Friday’s game against LaSalle, St. Joe’s maintained the 21st ranking in the Penn Monto/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll. This makes it their fourth consecutive week as a ranked squad. Preparation for the Hawks matchup against La Salle at Hank DeVincent Field was out of the ordinary, to say the least. Head coach Lynn Farquhar made a point of this by commenting on the gameplan necessary to prepare for La Salle’s slow-paced, artificial turf field. “The theme for the week was mentality,” Farquhar said. “Preparation was very challenging. We trained on both Ellen Ryan Field and Sweeney Field. Our own surface is preferable. It’s a very different game out there. We were forced to prepare for two separate gameplans.” Hard work paid off for St. Joe’s leading up to this 4-0 victory. All four goals came in during the first half. Three came courtesy of freshman Quinn Maguire en-route to completing her first collegiate hat-trick. The first two were self-orchestrated within the first five minutes, and the final one was assisted by senior Jackalyn Pauling at the 25 minute mark. “I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to accomplish such a thing,” Maguire said. “It gave me confidence headed into our matchup against Delaware.” Junior Anna Willocks was able to put further exclamation on the first half by scoring off an assist from classmate Monica
Tice in the last three minutes of half. The second half was a defensive battle between the two teams. Sophomore Kathrin Bentz commented on how important St. Joe’s defensive showing was to the team’s overall performance. “It’s always big to get a shutout, but it was even bigger for us to work well as a team and get the job done,” Bentz said. Goalkeeper Victoria Kammerinke expanded on this by saying, “It was an important conference win and it gave us a lot of confidence headed into Delaware.” The Hawks then made their way back to Ellen Ryan Field for a tough matchup against eighth ranked University of Delaware. St.Joe’s struggled to be aggressive offensively during the first half due to lack of possession. However, Kammerinke was
able to make four key saves and stop the Blue Hens from taking full control of the game. Delaware’s Greta Nauk scored the first goal of the game 11 minutes into the match, making it her 12th for the season. The score remained 1-0 headed into half. At halftime, the Hawks had a conversation about their play. “We have to believe and go back to playing our game,” Farquhar said. “Those were the main points we hit on while also reiterating the original game plan. Our strength is connecting.” This seemed to work according to plan, because momentum quickly changed within the first three minutes of the new half. Willocks was able to score off a key assist from Maguire to tie the game up at 1-1.
Junior Anna Willocks celebrates a goal against Delaware (Photo by Luke Malanga '20).
“I sprinted down the field from the fifty,” Maguire said. “Our coaches told me to get down to the baseline so that’s exactly what I did. I found Anna [Willocks] in the perfect position.” The next 22 minutes that followed were a series of key stops made by both teams.“Every save I make gives the team confidence and allows us to believe in each other,” Kammerinke said. At the 68 minute mark, freshman Emily Henry scored what would be the game winner off an assist from Bentz. This was a huge moment for the Hawks and Henry credited her whole team for the goal. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support and pressure from my team,” Henry said. “We stepped up coming into the second half from the very first play where we dove in, got the ball, and really set the tone for the rest of the game.” Farquhar also vocalized how happy she was for the Hawks to take down Delaware. “I’m very proud of this team,” Farquhar said. “We started in August and we’re very young with ten new players. Delaware is an outstanding program and their speed is high tempo. Every player stepped up and played Hawk hockey.” This win was crucial, as Delaware claimed last year’s NCAA national championship. St. Joe’s looks to continue off of this momentum in preparation for next week with games against conference opponent University of Massachusetts on Oct. 20 and Northeastern University on Oct. 22. Both Massachusetts and St. Joe's are 5-1 in A-10 standings, so the game will determine who will take the conference.
Where they stand
Fall sports teams approach Atlantic 10 championships WOMEN’S SOCCER La Salle University Saint Louis University Duquesne University George Washington University George Mason University Virginia Commonwealth University University of Massachusetts Saint Joseph's University University of Dayton Fordham University University of Richmond St. Bonaventure University Davidson College University of Rhode Island
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Saint Joseph's University University of Massachusetts University of Richmond Virginia Commonwealth University Saint Francis University La Salle University Lock Haven University Saint Louis University Davidson College
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University of Massachusetts University of Rhode Island Fordham University University of Dayton Virginia Commonwealth University George Washington University Davidson College Saint Louis University Saint Joseph's University Duquesne University La Salle University George Mason University St. Bonaventure University
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The rise of the fall
Men's and women's rowing uses fall season to prepare for spring NICK MANDARANO '18 Sports Editor “The fall season is a whole different racing mentality,” said Mike Irwin, head coach of the Saint Joseph’s University men’s rowing team.“This is about gaining race experience, going to the line, and competing.” The men’s and women’s rowing teams competed in the Navy Day Regatta on Oct. 14, but the fall season for rowing teams isn’t necessarily about winning and losing. “Our fall season really is a secondary season,” Irwin said. “We still take it seriously. We train hard and we’re trying to win races, but at the end of the day, whether we win or lose in the fall isn’t necessarily going to mean we win or lose in the spring.” The spring season is what rowing teams look forward to and what Irwin describes as the championship season. In the fall, teams typically race on three-mile courses, while spring courses are generally the Olympic distance of 2000 meters. In the spring, boats race side-byside, while in the fall, boats begin one after the other and are individually timed. The men’s team competed in three races this fall: the Men’s Open Collegiate
4, the Men’s Open Collegiate 8 and the Men’s Collegiate Freshman. In the Men’s Open Collegiate 4, St. Joe’s finished in third, fourth and fifth behind two boats from the Naval Academy. The third place boat was the Hawks’ Varsity A boat, consisting of all seniors. The fourth place boat was Varsity B comprised of only juniors, and the fifth place boat was Varsity C comprised of only sophomores. “The small boats are really sort of training events,” Irwin said. “Sort of extra opportunities to race.” In the Men’s Open Collegiate 8, which Irwin calls the team’s main event and the primary focus, St. Joe’s finished third, 12th and 18th out of 26 total entries. The Hawk’s Varsity A boat finished only behind a boat from Navy and a boat from Drexel University.
“I think the big thing here is, were we able to put up a competitive time with the people that we race against? And in every event we did,” Irwin said reflecting on the meet. “In that sense, we’re off to a good start, but it was the first of four or five races we’ll have this fall.” The women’s team took a similar approach in understanding that the weekend wasn’t about winning or losing. The Navy Day Regatta was the first race for the men’s team, but already the third for the women’s team. “We had a great day,” Gerry Quinlan, head coach of the women’s rowing team,said. “We had a few top 10 finishes. We won one of them.” In the Women’s Open 2, St. Joe’s had a boat finish both first and second. Unlike the men’s team, who constructed boats by classes, the women’s team decided to distribute the senior rowers among the boats. “We try to spread our seniors out among all
the boats to help out, to lead the rest of the team down the course,” Quinlan said. For Quinlan, the fall season is experimental, and more of opportunity to try various combinations of athletes and boats. “We’re kind of mixing our boats up a little bit,” Quinlan said. “We’re not really what we would call ‘boated up’ or picked our starting eight yet.” The team’s focus in the fall exhibition races is to determine who the team’s top athletes are, according to Quinlan. It’s a strategy the team is intent on sticking to, regardless of race results. “Win, lose or draw this past weekend, we’re going to mix the boats up no matter what,” Quinlan said. “Put people in different positions, get them out of the comfort zone a little bit and see how they perform.” The men’s rowing team will be off to the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Ma. on Oct. 22, while the women’s team will next compete at the Head of the Schuylkill on Oct. 28. Because entries are hard to come by at the Head of the Charles Regatta, the Hawks will most likely only be taking one boat.
Graphic by Kaitlyn Patterson '20.
Looking for new leadership
Women's Ultimate Frisbee seeks direction after founders' graduation SAM BRITT ’20 Special to The Hawk
The Saint Joseph’s Universtiy women’s Ultimate Frisbee team is entering its second year of existence, but without its original group of senior founders. That means it’s a make-or-break year for the team. Angie Negal, assistant director of Campus Recreation, said the key to making sure a club doesn’t disappear after its inception is strong leadership. “Hopefully they have some strong sophomore and junior leadership,” Negal said. “Other clubs have had strong leadership that graduates, and then there is nobody there to take over the club. So this will kind of be their test year.” Senior captains Erin McLaughlin and Emily Phalon both said they are confident they can lead the team through this important year. “We had one leader who was a senior last year who did a lot of the behind the scenes stuff,” Phalon said. “But when it comes to practice and team-bonding and experience, that’s us. So I think if we could figure out how to set up a tournament, we are good to go.” So far this year, the team has recruited 13 to 14 freshmen. “We have more freshmen than up-
perclassmen I believe,” McLaughlin said. “Pretty much all of them are consistently coming to the practices and enjoying it too, which is great.” Unlike other club sports that attract players who want to keep playing a sport in college without the pressure of performing
at a division one level, McLaughlin said that Ultimate Frisbee is new to many team members. The game takes time for players to master. Therefore, Phalon said the team tries to make the first couple weeks of practice loose and fun, and foster an inviting social environment.
Junior Anna Smollen throws a frisbee to senior Emily Phalon at the West Chester Classic in March (Photo by Michael Corcoran '18).
“The Frisbee team is known for its social aspect,” said sophomore Charlotte Schneider. “We will get together at people’s houses and hang out and play Kanjam or something like that. It’s basically like a big group of 30 people who are a bunch of friends. It is actually a lot bigger this year.” That camaraderie is something Phalon said she wants to continue to foster with the women’s team. The captains now turn their attention to the future of the club. They hope to create a group of leaders that can keep the club on the right path next season. “It is important on our part to set the groundwork for the girls now because we didn’t have that as sophomores,” McLaughlin said. Phalon isn’t just thinking a year ahead. She wants to start preparing the freshman to eventually become leaders. “We have a decent group of juniors who are committed and I know they will probably take over for next year,” said Phalon. “It’s about making sure the freshman now want to keep going and recruiting. If they do that, the club will continue.”