Oct. 19, 2016

The Student Newspaper of Saint Joseph’s University

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Oct. 19, 2016

Decrease in campus crime 2016 Security and Fire Safety report released ANA FAGUY ’19

SAM HENRY ’19

News Editor

Assistant News Editor

The 2016 Saint Joseph’s University Security and Fire Safety Report revealed a few trends in on-campus crimes compared to the previous year. Rape offenses decreased by 78 percent in 2015, liquor law referrals were down by 28 percent, and burglary offenses decreased by 50 percent.

St. Joe’s, along with various universities across the United States, released their campus Clery report on Oct. 1. The Clery Report is a nationally-mandated crime report released every year. The report is a representation of violations and crimes committed on campuses across the country, its most recent statistics from 2015.

The Clery Act was passed in 1990 after a Lehigh University student, Jeanne Clery, was murdered in 1986. Before that point, there was nothing that required colleges and universities to report crimes that happened on their campuses.

“The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to, number one, disclose sure that would be great campus crime statistics; number two, provide education related to campus safety;

and number three, things revolving around preventing campus crime,” Kiersten White, Ph.D., assistant vice president in the Office of Student Life said. “And so the annual security report is one element of the Clery Act requirements, so it’s not the entire law.”

Within the Clery Act, there are four different jurisdictions that universities are required to provide numbers for: On-Campus Student Housing Facilities, On Campus total, Non-Campus Buildings or Property, and Public Property.

Non-Campus Buildings are those that the university uses for educational purposes but that are not located on the main campus, and Public Property describes only the areas immediately abuting campus. The Clery Act explains what each jurisdiction is in detail.

The report does not include incidents that happen off-campus, including incidents that take place in the private houses on streets surrounding St. Joe’s and incidents that occur in Manayunk.

The off-campus statistics became especially important after the home invasion

Graphics by Luke Malanga, ’20.

The graphics pictured depict Campus Crime Statistics from 2014 and 2015 for which there were reported incidents. This does not include VAWA Offenses or offenses and arrests for which there were no incidents.

that occurred on Oct. 5.

“One of the requirements of Clery is sending what they call to be timely warnings or emergency notifications,” White said. “There are distinct definitions for when you send a timely warning and when you send an emergency notification. That home invasion does not qualify for either of those situations under Clery.”

Even though the Clery Act did not report the home invasion, Director of Public Safety and Security Arthur Grover explained that the policy was still used in the recent home invasion.

“We reacted as if it were a Clery crime…the university was not inclined to do so because of the law, but we felt that morally, we had to do that,” Grover said.

Though off-campus crimes that do not take place on what the Act defines as Public Property are not included in the Clery report, Mary-Elaine Perry, Ph.D., assistant vice president of Student Development and Title IX Coordinator, believes that the report is still highly valuable.

“The report is more than just the numbers, as I said. It talks about all we do to keep students safe and how we educate faculty and staff. The numbers really do give you a sense of the campus, but not as much the neighborhood,” said Perry.

Perry explained how after the report is published, the university discusses how they can be more representative of off-campus crime and more transparent to students in the future.

“This year in particular, there was some new legislation, so we had to make sure that we put in everything that is expected of us,” Perry said. “It requires us to constantly be looking at our policies as well to comply with the law and to make sure we are doing everything we can do to make our students safe.”

This new legislation includes updates in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

These changes require the addition of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking as specific reportable categories. It also specifies that universities must include Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking in their training.

Additionally, when there is a report of sexual misconduct, the university must provide the student or employee with a written explanation of their rights and options for services. The university must also provide written notification to complainants of available options for assistance with academic and living situations, transportation options, working situations, and protective measures on campus.

In sexual misconduct cases, the complainant and respondent must be notified of the outcome simultaneously and in writing.

Taking these recent changes into account, White believes that the Clery Act plays an integral role in college communities.

“If there wasn’t the Clery Act, I don’t know if there would be any [college crime] information out there,” White said.

Suspect arrested in Oct. 5 home invasion MOLLY GRAB ’17 Editor in Chief On Wednesday, Oct. 12, a 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the armed invasion of the home of six Saint Joseph’s University students. The suspect has been charged with robbery and kidnapping.

The armed break-in and robbery took place on Oct. 5, when two men entered a home in the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue through a window. They restrained a resident of the home using duct tape and zip ties and attempted to abduct her from the house. The student escaped before the intruders fled in her car, taking her iPad, iPhone, and purse with them, according to Philly.com.

Arthur Grover, director of the Office of Public Safety and Security, said that po-

lice believe the purpose of kidnapping the student would have been to procure more money from her.

“It was theorized by the detectives that they would take her to the ATM and impose upon her to withdraw money to facilitate that part of the crime,” Grover said.

According to Grover, police were able to connect the suspect in custody to this break-in through another crime. On Oct. 8, the male reportedly robbed the home of another St. Joe’s student, taking a bike among other items. On Oct. 12, the student saw the suspect on his bike and reported it to the police, leading to his arrest.

“Ultimately, after confronting him with the reality that the bike was taken and by looking at the [security] video tape... they were able to match up aspects of the footwear that this young man was wearing

with what was on the video tape, and a confession was obtained,” Grover said.

According to Grover, the university responded to the incident immediately.

“I was part of a team of people from the university who went to the house the morning after to support this student, offer her any counseling, offer her on-campus housing, which we did for all the girls,” Grover said.

In light of this incident, Grover said that students who live off-campus should be more aware of their surroundings and take extra security precautions.

“We urge our students to work closely with their landlords,” Grover said. “You want to have an alarm system; you want to have security cameras…you want to have an approach to sight lines where overgrown foliage is cut back; you want to make sure

that you have quality locks on your doors and windows and that they are deployed.”

Grover also emphasized that students who live off-campus should file their address with the university, as these reported addresses help the Office of Public Safety and Security plan their off-campus patrol routes.

The Office of Public Safety and Security is also providing students who live off-campus with additional safety resources.

“We have continued to deploy more resources to that area, [such as] additional police officers,” Grover said. “The 19th District, as well, have dedicated more police resources to the areas off-campus where our students live...we intend to keep that going, at the least for the foreseeable future.”

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News

Oct. 19, 2016

Department of Public Safety reports (Sept. 30 - Oct. 13 ) Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving Saint Joseph’s University students taking place in the 5400 block of Woodbine Avenue. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to two person(s) unknown gaining access to her off campus residence in the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue, attempting to force her into her personal vehicle, which they had taken at gunpoint, along with other property. The student was able to break free of the suspects and have her roommates contact police. No injuries to report.

Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Incident is under investigation.

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Sept. 30

Public Safety was notified of a quantity of beer confiscated in the LaFarge Residence Center. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified of a quantity of beer confiscated in the Sourin Residence Center. Public Safety Officers responded and confiscated the alcohol. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

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

Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed a student who had a fog machine. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5700 block of Drexel Road. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Oct. 2 Public Safety was notified by Residence Life of an odor of marijuana coming from a room inside of the LaFarge Residence Center.

Public Safety Officers responded with Residence Life. A search of the room revealed a cigar blunt. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5400 block of Woodcrest Avenue. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified regarding a late report made by a St. Joe’s student of a suspicious person outside of her off campus residence in the 5700 block of Woodbine Avenue. Public Safety Officers and Philadelphia Police have been made aware of the person.

Oct. 11 Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place near the Drexel Arms Apartments. Philadelphia Police notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to person(s) unknown removing her necklace from her dresser inside her room at Lannon Hall. Residence Life was notified and the incident is under investigation.

Oct. 12 Public Safety, during a routine Fire Drill Evacuation at Pennbrook Apartments, confiscated a quantity of beer, alcohol, and a small amount of marijuana from eight apartments. Public Safety Officers disposed of the alcohol. Philadelphia Police took custody of the marijuana. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

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Oct. 13 Public Safety, during a routine fire drill evacuation at Pennbrook Apartments, identified seven St. Joe’s students who refused to evacuate the building. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Oct. 5

Public Safety, during a routine fire drill evacuation at Lancaster Courts Weymouth Apartments identified two St. Joe’s students who refused to evacuate the building. Residence Life and Community Standards were notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 2300 block of N. 54th Street. Public Safety Officers responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified of a fire alarm inside the Science Center.

Public Safety Officers responded. Preliminary investigation revealed hydraulic fluid leaking in the elevator shaft. Facilities Management were notified.

Pennsylvania voting statistics POLITICO labels Pennsylvania, which has 20 electoral votes, as a battleground state in the 2016 presidential election. These are some statistics that represent the electorate profile of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania due it's importance in the election.

Graphic by Krista Jaworski '17 Compiled by Sam Henry '19

Statistics courtsey of U.S. Census Bureau

News

Oct. 19, 2016

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38th annual dyslexia conference held at St. Joe’s University partakes in panelist discussions CHARLEY REKSTIS ’19 Hawk Staff “Literacy and Learning Disabilities,” the 38th annual dyslexia conference organized by the Pennsylvania Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (PBIDA), in conjunction with the special education department, was held at Saint Joseph’s University on Oct. 10.

St. Joe’s is one of 25 universities in the country to have master’s programs in special education that are recognized by the International Dyslexia Association [IDA]. This connection with the IDA played a part in allowing St. Joe’s to host the “Literacy and Learning Disabilities” conference.

“It is quite an honor to be asked to host it,” said Cathleen Spinelli, Ph.D., professor of special education and organizer of the conference. “We, as a special education department, [have] a couple of our special education programs [that] are special International Dyslexia Association accreditations, which is very prestigious to have.”

Around 400 people attended the conference, including parents of children with

dyslexia, professors, psychologists, and students. The conference aimed to educate future and current teachers of those with dyslexia, as well as to help parents and those with dyslexia deal with its impact on their lives.

The conference, held in Merion Hall and the Cardinal John P. Foley Campus Center, included a keynote address from Hugh Catts, Ph.D. The rest of the conference was split into eight morning sessions and seven afternoon sessions.

Catts is a professor and director of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. In his keynote speech, “Reading Comprehensions is Not a Single Ability: Implications for Assessment and Intervention,” he addressed how reading comprehension is an intricate concept that encompasses more than just one ability.

Will Marsh, ’18, a student who attended the conference, believed the conference to be beneficial for its attendants.

“This could be a parent’s first time they

are hearing ‘dyslexia’; it could be an educator’s first time hearing ‘dyslexia’ and realizing their child or student has it,” Marsh said.

“Now, they can see the signs of it and they now know what is going on with them.”

Some of the conference’s morning sessions included panels and talks titled, “Advocacy and Demystifying the IEP,” “The Speech–Language Pathologist’s Role in Literacy,” and “Understanding and Promoting Mathematical Fluency in LBLD Students.”

Each session included the perspectives of experts and speakers.

Taylor Washington, a soccer player for the Philadelphia Union who was diagnosed with dyslexia in college, offered one of these perspectives. Washington participated in the conference as one of the three youngadult panelists for “Beyond the Impact of Reading.”

“Dyslexia can impact more than your reading,” Washington said.

Afternoon sessions included “Using Your Data to Drive Instruction,” “Integrat-

ing Spelling, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation,” “Assistive Technology Primer,” and “Beyond the Impact of Reading.”

“Everyone I talked to said it was very successful,” Spinelli said. “They had excellent speakers; there is a committee that chose the speakers. They were all experts.

National experts—they weren’t just local experts.”

Marsh also saw the conference as a success, particularly in its ability to educate attendents about.

“Not all schools will recognize dyslexia, when in fact one in five people have it,” Marsh said. “So 20 percent of our population has it and we don’t really recognize it.

I think a step in that recognition is the US Department of Education [when they] sent out a letter last October to schools saying it was OK to say dyslexia. You don’t have to shush it or dismiss it, because it does exist.

We have the science to prove it. That is also a thing we get from the conference, is the sharing of stories and resources.”

Graphic by Krista Jaworski '17

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Opinions

Oct. 19, 2016

Editorial:

The importance of campus safety awareness

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

Though we are lucky to live on a secure and relatively safe campus, there are times when the Saint Joseph’s University community is rocked by unnerving events. Only two weeks ago, on the morning of Oct. 5, an email with the subject “Off-Campus incident” did just that.

The incident was also reported by 6ABC Action News, a local news station located just down City Avenue. In a news article published on Oct. 5 titled “St. Joseph’s Univ. students targeted in off-campus home invasion in Wynnefield,” 6ABC reported the disturbing details of the crime and how the victim, a St. Joe’s student, was almost kidnapped. The perpetrators “duct-taped her mouth, zip-tied her hands and put her in a closet.”

According to a later email written

by Cary Anderson, Ed.D., associate provost and vice president of Student Life, an arrest was made on Oct. 12 in regards to the incident. The email concluded with a reminder of the psychological services available on campus and “encouraged [students] to contact...the Office of Counseling and

Psychological Services (CAPS).”

For many students, criminal incidents on- and off-campus leave us feeling emotional and, often, anxious. For students living off-campus this fall, this is especially true. Many upperclassmen here at Saint Joseph’s live off-campus, which means that they are vulnerable to crime in a different way than those students living on-campus. While campus housing is regularly patrolled by Public Safety officers and trafficked by other students, off-campus students have less access to these safety measures. Manayunk residents often experience the most limited university safety resources.

This month, the university’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report—a mandatory annual report in accordance with the Clery Act that reports statistics on campus safety—was made publicly available. Its function is to keep all current and potential members of the Saint Joseph’s University community abreast of acts of violence that have taken place on campus over the last year. This report, meant to be informative, might

FALL FUN

With autumn well under way, many Saint Joseph’s University students took advantage of trips to nearby Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pa. Visit the farm animals, pick your own apples, and grab some fresh cider at their country store. Linvilla is open every day of the week and admission is free.

WING WEDNESDAYS

Our prayers have been answered. Chickie’s and Pete’s food truck will be returning to our campus every other Wednesday to sell their famous Crab Fries and boneless wings. Watch for the truck outside Campion around lunchtime on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9.

TAKE ME TO THE FAIR

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, the SJU Theater production for this fall, is premiering Thursday, Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 30. Come watch your fellow Hawks perform onstage. Student tickets are discounted, and many campus groups sponsor free tickets for the shows.

also have another, incidental purpose: to motivate students to reflect on campus crime and violence and become more aware of it in regard to his or her own safety.

Realistically speaking, crimes occur within the borders of Philadelphia County on a daily basis. St. Joe’s students who live off-campus become part of this Philadelphia community as well as our St. Joe’s community, and they must take action to protect themselves and maintain security for their homes.

To those Hawks who call off-campus home, make sure to lock your doors, double-check security systems, and remain aware of events or suspicious activity around your place of residence. It’s unfortunate that an incident like that of Oct. 5 brings these precautions to the front of our minds, but we should take this opportunity to stay safe not only in the coming weeks, but throughout the rest of the year, as well.

We should also mention here that while strong reactions to such disturbing events are natural and warranted, as an institution made up of mindful individuals,

we ought to avoid panicking at all costs. It jeopardizes the mental well-being of all persons within the Saint Joseph’s community.

Paranoia undoubtedly brings us to our worst, and we must resist the temptation to feel overwhelmed or consumed. Rather, we should remain attentive to our environment for the safety of ourselves as well as others.

Finally, underlying these recent safety concerns is the unfortunate reality of meaningless violence: There is only so much we can do to prevent it within our community. There is no reason or sense in random acts of crime, and while we may never be able to understand why someone would choose to perpetrate such crimes, we do know that even one student affected at St. Joe’s is too many. The Hawk’s thoughts are with all those affected by the recent incident, and we encourage students to continue to make their safety a priority.

- The Hawk Staff

HOUSING HORRORS

While the prospect of living off campus for the first time is exhilarating, there is often so much choice that students feel overwhelmed. The pressure to find roommates, negotiate rent and utilities, and secure a home or apartment near campus creates huge amounts of stress for students. Check out our special housing insert next week to help navigate the different options.

Feelin' hot, hot, hot

Once again we disagree with the weather. The beginning of this week saw temperatures in the 80s during mid-October, making it difficult to enjoy these sweaters and boots we just lugged to campus over break.

The NFC STRIKES BACK

The Eagles took another L this week, putting the team at 3-2-0. Let’s hope our home team rallies on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, both for city pride and to reap the benefits of free Dunkin Donuts Coffee. Save us, Carson Wentz—you’re our only hope.

Opinions

Oct. 19, 2016

You text goodbye and I text hello VICTORIA TRALIES ’18 Assistant Opinions Editor Friendship can be defined by a lot of things here as a 20-something growing up on the border of Lower Merion and Philadelphia—Wawa car rides by nightfall, the sound of laughter bouncing off of dorm room walls, or the taste of Campion food in midwinter. But if you’ve ever had a friend move away, you realize you’re forced to redefine friendship. It becomes a series of half-written letters, deep iMessage interactions, and Facetime discussions intermittently interrupted by poor Wi-Fi connection. And sometimes—as you’re trying to connect your laptop to Skype for the third time—you think, “are we even connecting at all?”

My best friend Jessica Cavallaro, ’18, is currently studying abroad this fall in Copenhagen, Denmark, nearly 4,000 miles away from Philadelphia, the place that brought us first together. She recently made the decision to also enroll for the spring semester there and forgo another semester on Hawk Hill. Before she made it final, she texted in a

group-message, with our close friend Casey Carlson, ’18, to ask my advice on whether or not I thought she should choose to stay.

To me, the choice was clear: The exposure to diversity gained from a new atmosphere coupled with the educational opportunities afforded to her were too good to pass up.

Nearly a week later, everything was final.

Jess wouldn’t be around for any springtime concerts at the start of 2017.

You would have thought the news shocked Casey and I, but somehow we had managed to adapt our lifestyles and schedules to this new absence in our life. The changing point was the end of August: Jess and I were unable to make plans. I landed back in the States from my summer abroadwith only four days to spare before returning to school. Having not seen my family in three months, I was unable to see Jess one last time before her flight. Additionally, for me, Jess’ departure came at a time that I just begun maintaining friendships I’d made in France this summer. It was official: This

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How friendship can last, almost 4000 miles away and a year apart

past September, my relationships took an international turn. Half of my social interactions suddenly depended on whether or not there was Wi-Fi available. During early adolescence, I defined my inner circle as a group of friends that braided my hair, wove friendship bracelets, and came over to my house on weekends to play. Now, everything seemed to weigh on whether or not people had Snapchatted me the night before.

I’ve drifted apart from friends before.

It’s not easy, and in my personal belief, hurts both parties involved. Even if its unintentional, to me, there’s nothing worse than scrolling down through my text inbox and finding that some conversations need to be discarded. In the past, it’s left me feeling empty and sad thinking about what could have been. The question I pose is this: Generally speaking, in relationships, when do you decide to either let someone go or fight for something that was? If relationships become a tug of war, when do you release some of the tension and fall back? The raw truth is

that I don’t have the answer to this question.

I’ve spent most of my young life motivated by illogical whims and gut intuition on what feels right. But, sometimes, even your heart leads you astray.

I don’t have any doubt in my mind that Jess and I will remain friends for the rest of our lives. But that doesn’t mean that remaining friends is going to be easy. To me, when things get tough, I remember how the universe brought us together in the first place. It was almost fate—our paths crossed repeatedly until our friendship came to life and grew from there. I think of the way Jess smiles and squeals when she hears about acts of kindness. I think of how she looks after waking up in the morning–sleepy and content, but completely disoriented. For someone who doesn’t consider herself to identify with a certain faith, I’ve put a lot of faith in the uncertain future. And, unfortunately for now, circumstances have forced me to. But, really, it’s not unfortunate circumstances at all. It’s life.

Vigilance on Hawk Hill

How to maintain personal safety and stay aware CORINNE SINESI ’19 Special to The Hawk National news headlines seem to worsen every time I read them, to me, and it is terrifying. We deserve to feel safe in our country, but it’s hard to make such a huge difference in the world as just one individual.

On Oct. 5, a Saint Joseph’s University student experienced a serious break-in at 56th and Woodbine Avenue. This home invasion is a clear indicator that safety starts on our very campus at Saint Joseph’s University. When the Pope visited a year ago, for example, our school became an attraction to some and, to unwelcome others, a target.

It’s difficult to imagine that something could happen that will alter our lives forever. For this reason, we need to recognize the importance of being vigilant both on and around campus. Although the danger around our school isn’t ground-breaking, it is still serious.

Of course you shouldn’t constantly be afraid while walking around campus. We live in a beautiful community with kind, gracious people in the surrounding neighborhoods. However, you should be cautious.

The blue lights and Public Safety on hand do genuinely make me feel safe, but that doesn’t stop all bad things in the world.

Here are a few simple ways and starting points that will help you be more aware of

the sticky situations around you.

Vigilance is key. Keep your head up when walking to and from campus. Keep your nose out of your phone, and if you must listen to music, listen with only one headphone. It’s very important to pay attention to your surroundings.

I’ve personally experienced a nervousness while walking on campus. I’ve been catcalled a few times while walking to class on City Ave. The situation made me rather uncomfortable; however, it obviously won’t stop me from going to class. I was afraid for obvious reasons: What if they stop the car?

What if they come over here to talk to me?

But then I realized that the individual could not stop his or her car in city traffic in order to approach me. If, for some strange reason, someone did approach me, there’s always another St. Joe’s student or Philly neighbor in sight who I could faithfully rely on to help me out. Use your resources—they are useful.

You can also call Public Safety (610-6601111) for a personal escort. This resource comes in handy if you take the train and don’t want to walk back alone in the dark.

You could also take the shuttle to and from places if that makes you more comfortable.

Download “Ride Systems,” the app, and type in “St. Joseph’s” for the regular schedules.

Another large aspect of safety around campus revolves around college nightlife.

This goes for any school and any person. We’re only human, and naiveté is among us. You may be exposed to new experiences in college, and when that time comes, you have to have your wits about you. Make sure not to overdo it with drinks; it’s important for both health and safety. On Fridays and Saturdays, walking to and from campus parties can get sketchy, so walk with at least one other person. This goes for Ubers, too. A total stranger is about to pick you up, so split the fare and ride with a friend.

Everyone will warn you to keep an eye on your drink, and it is imperative that you do so. If you’re at a bar, watch the bartender from the time he or she makes your drink until it’s in your hands. If you’re at a party, stay away from jungle juice. I’ve heard nightmare stories about jungle juice being riddled with date rape drugs or simply dangerously large quantities of alcohol. If you can’t stand the taste of beer, you could always bring your own alcohol or even a bottle of water.

Photo by Joey Toczylowski, ’19

Don’t rush things if you aren’t 21 yet. You’ll have plenty of time to dance wildly and embarrass yourself in the future.

My point is that it is important to watch out for yourself and others around you in college. If you see something suspicious or wrong, take the time to stop and report it.

We would be nothing without the support from each other.

From the very first day of orientation, I have felt the strong sense of togetherness that St. Joe’s believes in. It became instantly clear to me that our mentors and faculty want us to live comfortably in our community. Make the most out of what our amazing school has to offer, but just keep your safety in mind at all times.

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Opinions

Oct. 19, 2016

Graphic by Krista Jaworski ’17

The Hawk is introducing Point/Counterpoint as a space within the Opinions section to showcase two different perspectives on various issues.

This week, in light of the upcoming election, two students weigh in on the immigration policy in the United States.

Illegal immigrants...

...create economic burdens.

...will make America whole.

BRITTANY SWIFT ’20 Hawk Staff

JULIAN LUTZ ’19 Hawk Staff

As of April 2016, there are approximately 81 million immigrants, both legal and illegal, and their U.S.-born children living in the United States. These immigrants account for 26 percent of the total U.S. population, according to the Migration Policy Institute. While immigration encourages diversity and can result in many economic benefits when done legally, the large number of illegal immigrants in the U.S.—at about 10.9 million people according The Washington Post—causes many economic burdens on both legal immigrants and natural-born citizens that could be avoided with more watchful immigration reforms.

Jason Richwine, Ph.D., from the Center for Immigration Studies, reports that the average cost for taxpayers of a natural-born citizen household for welfare benefits is $4,431.

However, according to Richwine’s article, “…illegal immigrant households cost an average of $5,692.” Richwine also addresses directly afterwards that “illegal immigrants are barred from directly accessing most (though not all) welfare programs, but they can receive welfare through their U.S.born children.”

Similarly, the Association of Mature American Citizens analyzes the costs for tax consumers. In their study, they found that “in 2010, the average unlawful immigrant household received around $24,721 in government benefits and services while paying some $10,334 in taxes.” They continue to explain how this fiscal deficit must be paid in taxes and comes out to be about $14,387 per household per year. Already this deficit for Americans places a further burden on taxpayers, but acts such as the proposed Amnesty Act only “further encourage illegal immigration.” According to a 2015 report by Steven A. Camarota titled “Welfare Use by Legal and Illegal Immigrant Households,” “Amnesty would increase welfare costs.”

There are many alternatives to the Amnesty Act that would still encourage immigration while ensuring that the costs are kept down for Americans, including immigrants and citizens born in America. Republicanviews.org discusses the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE program) which, according to their definition, is “an online system designed to help benefit-issuing agencies, institutions, and licensing agencies determine the immigration status of applicant.” Such a program would verify the status of immigrants and ensure that those receiving benefits are of legal status.

Republicanviews.org stresses the importance “in warmly welcoming those who enter the country through legal methods.” By encouraging legal immigration, the economic costs of immigration will be kept down as programs such as SAVE will ensure that only those who pay for welfare benefits and are legally in the country will have access to welfare programs. Not only will citizens benefit from the cost reductions, but government agencies can prioritize welfare programs and even job positions for legal immigrants.

Other than Native Americans, all Americans are either descendants of immigrants or are immigrants themselves.

Seeing the importance of how our immigrant ancestors shaped America, we understand clearly that the treatment of today’s immigrants will determine America’s direction for generations to come. The American people deserve nuanced and fair laws that adhere to our nation’s ideals and ensure security and prosperity.

First and foremost, America needs to embrace a pathway to citizenship, a plan that would allow undocumented immigrants who have not committed violent crimes to seek legal citizenship. The Democratic Party platform lays out their plan plainly: “More than 11 million people are living in the shadows, without proper documentation...we must fix family backlogs and defend against those who would exclude or eliminate legal immigration avenues and denigrate immigrants.”

To understand this policy, it’s important to clarify a popular misconception—immigrants are not especially violent.

Jason Riley of the Conservative Wall Street Journal notes that, in California, “the incarceration rate for foreign-born adults is 297 per 100,000 in the population, compared [with] 813 per 100,000 for U.S.-born adults.” The simple truth is that “illegal” immigrants are eager to become legal so that they can work hard, be safe and free, and support their families. It’s the same American Dream that draws all immigrants to America, including many of our ancestors.

Expanding visa programs and recertification, funding the immigration court system, and providing a pathway to citizenship to immigrants who pay taxes, respect the law, or have served our nation’s armed forces will infuse America with millions of hardworking families. The often-failed DREAM Act would achieve the last of these goals and provides a good inspiration. The Economic Policy Institute argues that granting citizenship not only increases the earning potential of immigrant families themselves, but also affects the economy as a whole: “Their resulting productivity and wage gains ripple through the economy because immigrants are not just workers—they are also consumers and taxpayers.” In this way, immigration can benefit our economy.

Fair and free immigration policy does not have to privilege either immigrants or native-born citizens. Mass deportation and wall-building would be a waste of time and money, and would cost the economy dearly. Worse, such policies would deny millions of hardworking, law-abiding Americans their chance at the American Dream.

Meanwhile, those who think a lack of deportation is the problem need to check the facts. The New York Daily News from Sept. 1 notes that President Obama has actually deported more illegal immigrants than any other president. In planning America’s future, brutalizing law-abiding immigrants won’t make America any more secure. Welcoming them will make us whole.

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Ghost tours of Philadelphia

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Tailgate foods guaranteed to score KRISTEN ADAMS ’17 Assistant Business

Carpenters’ Hall and the surrounding ares are the site of many Philadelphia ghost stories. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons, edited by Joey Toczylowski, ’19)

Walking through America’s most haunted city ALEX MARK ’20 Special to The Hawk My roommate likes to call me a “scaredy-cat.” I, however, prefer to think of myself as “conscious of mortal peril.” Either way, I’m a huge fan of scary stories and have always had a sort of masochistic obsession with the macabre.

Naturally, I decided that taking a ghost tour in what some say is “America’s most haunted city” was the best way for me to spend a Saturday evening. Determined to face my fears, I hopped on the computer and bought a ticket for the 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Walking Tour offered by Ghost Tours of Philadelphia, a company that runs many different ghost tours throughout the city, including a graveyard tour and a Valentine’s Day-themed tour.

Regular adult tour tickets are $17 in person or $15 online or over the phone. There is also the option to add the $14.99 book “Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, PA” (which contains the stories told on the tour, among others), or the $10.99 book “Edgar Allan Poe’s Last Days in Philadelphia” to your ticket package.

All stories told on the tour are guaranteed to be true ghost stories. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, a story is considered “true,” according to my tour guide Lisette Longo, if it’s historically accurate and involves people who definitely existed. The ghostly aspect of each story must also be verified by at least three sightings within the past 20 years by people who are 18 years or older, sober, and unaffected by mental illnesses that could cause hallucinations.

I picked up my tickets around 6:50 p.m. at Ben & Betsy’s Coffee & Gifts, a cute gift

shop on Chestnut Street (between 4th and 5th Streets) that sells everything from touristy souvenirs, to ghost tour tickets, to coffee. For the next half hour, I chatted with Longo, a woman outside the shop wearing a colonial-era costume. I was delighted to learn that she would be my tour guide.

Hailing from the United Kingdom and having grown up across from a graveyard, Longo said she had always been fascinated by ghost stories. The 31-year-old has been leading ghost tours since 2006, when she was part of a history research team in Ocean City, N.J. She has also guided tours in such locations as London, England; Glasgow, Scotland; and Galway, Ireland.

“You meet a lot of weird people,” she said.

That was entirely true of my group, which included a surprising number of children. In addition to several other adults, there were at least five teenagers on the tour, along with a 10-year-old girl. But overall, I’d say I was lucky to be stuck with such a group; the kids’ attempts to capture ghosts on camera made the entire experience even more fun.

We began our tour in front of the Second National Bank of America, then moved to Carpenters’ Hall. The story behind the haunting of Carpenters’ Hall inspired Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story “The TellTale Heart,” dismemberment and all, but that’s not even the scariest part. According to the story, the victim’s poltergeist haunts the building, seeking revenge on the man

One of my favorite parts of fall is the football season. I’ve watched Eagles games with my dad ever since I can remember. Every Sunday, when we gear up for the game, my family prepares an incredible spread of food.

Tailgating or eating during the football game is, dare I say, almost as important as the game itself. I’ve listed some of my favorite tailgating foods and tips below, guaranteed for “The W”: Kickoff: I have to give credit to Theresa Crossan, Ph.D., my professor for food chemistry, for this food-friendly competition: Invite each of your friends to bring either a soup or a bowl of chili, and hold a judging contest on game day.

Not only is this activity creative and delicious, but it’s fun and competitive. It starts any tailgate or party off right by bringing people together, and it reinforces the true spirit of the football season.

First down: If you decide to bring either a soup or bowl of chili, make sure your soup contains several different vegetables and is either broth-based or tomato-based to ensure your soup is healthy and delicious. If you’re bringing chili, make sure to use a tomato-based sauce, a protein of either ground turkey breast or lean ground beef, and beans since they are a great source of fiber.

Four downs: Just like the four downs to score in football, there are four “downs” to help you score a healthy burger. I suggest cooking lean ground beef hamburgers (for a source of iron) on a Martin’s Whole Wheat potato roll (great in fiber), and top it with freshly-sliced juicy tomatoes (full of the antioxidant lycopene) and spinach leaves (for more iron). Not only does this com-

bination taste great, but it contains a great deal of nutritional value.

Touchdown: A touchdown for nutrition would be a meal that contains starch, vegetables, protein, and antioxidants. My suggestion would be a pizza cooked on the grill. Load up a Boboli or Naan pizza with tomato sauce, chunks of mozzarella, and basil for a classic Margherita taste. Or if you’re bleeding green from hopping on the Wentz wagon, try executing a trick play with olive oil, chicken, goat cheese, a little pesto, and some green olives.

Extra point: Another great tradition centered on tailgating is corn hole. Before you go to play corn hole, make a special treat inspired by the game, and put corn on a skewer. Then, season with Old Bay, sea salt, and either butter or olive oil. Wrap the corn in tin foil, grill it, and “it’s good!” for a great source of fiber.

Defense: The best offense starts with a great defense. The best way to defend your body from germs and sickness, especially this time of year, is to protect your immune system through Vitamin C rich foods.

Some great game day snacks with Vitamin C include sweet potato fries or grilled chicken with an orange citrus glaze made by simply mixing honey and orange juice.

Halftime: Time to refill and restock your foods for the second half! My last tailgate suggestion is to make a bowl of trail mix: Mixed nuts, dried fruit, mini M&M’s, and mini pretzels are a classic combination. For extra flavor, you can add either a Cajun spice or Old Bay seasoning. This is a great, easy snacking food that acts as a great alternative to other football snacks, like high-calorie nachos.

I hope you’re ready for game day, Hawks!

who killed him. For this reason, said Longo, male caretakers of the building are often driven to leave their job—dead or alive.

From there, we walked down the alley behind Carpenters’ Hall (Longo calls it the “Alley of Shadows”), past the late reverend and doctor William White’s home and the adjacent spot where the home of doctor and Founding Father Benjamin Rush once stood.

The stories surrounding the area behind Carpenters’ Hall are all connected by one thing: Disease. Back in the late 1700s, Philadelphia was hit by an epidemic of yellow fever, resulting in a mass evacuation of the city. According to the story, Rush would treat those affected no matter their social class and would even pay for poor healthy citizens to evacuate. However, according to Longo, Rush was anything but the kindly doctor he was believed to be. As a result, the ghosts of the diseased are said to haunt the alley behind Carpenters’ Hall, suffering as they were at the end of their lives.

From there, we walked around the front of these houses, past the old Saint Joseph’s Church, to Saint Mary’s Church, then to Washington Square Park (the site of multiple mass graves from the colonial era) and, finally, back to Signers’ Garden.

In the end, I found that this 90-minute walking tour that looped around Philadelphia is more geared toward those who love scary stories, rather than those looking for an adrenaline rush. Fortunately for me, there were no ghostly actors popping out at us, something for which other attractions in the area are notoriously known.

However, the stories told on the tour are quite dark, including acts such as murder and desecration of corpses. If you know that these topics seriously affect you, I would recommend taking it into consideration before embarking on a ghost tour.

My personal opinion? The experience was definitely worth the money. I would happily walk that loop again just for more spooky stories.

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We are revolution radio Green Day makes a triumphant return to the charts with their latest release Image courtesy of Creative Commons

After nearly four years of radio silence, Green Day burst back onto the music scene with their newest album, “Revolution Radio,” on Oct. 7. While Green Day has been known for making albums about adolescence, rebellion, and everything in between, “Revolution Radio” introduces a sense of maturity while maintaining the dynamism that fans know and love.

The album opens with the poignant acoustic guitar and wistful lyrics of “Somewhere Now,” which explains the tribulations associated with growing up.

It is one of the many songs on that album that references war and soldiers, a pattern that continues with the next song “Bang Bang.” As the title suggests, “Bang Bang” is an explosive single, with Armstrong’s chilling lyrics encapsulating the mindset of a mass shooter.

The next song, “Revolution Radio,” parallels “Bang Bang” in multiple ways.

This song was written after Armstrong marched in a protest against Darren Wilson, the policeman who was not indicted for Michael Brown’s murder, and the fast-

JILLIAN BUCKLEY ’20 Special to The Hawk paced electric guitar and rebellious lyrics flawlessly showcase the emotions of the protest.

Another song addressing police brutality is “Say Goodbye.” With its message about protest, its harmonies, and background vocals, fans are reminded of Green Day’s “Holiday” from the groundbreaking album “American Idiot.” The next song, “Outlaws,” recalls both “American Idiot” and “21st Century Breakdown” with its lyrics about young love and its sense of sadness. However, there is a smattering of lighthearted songs that revert back to the days of youth, titled “Youngblood,” “Bouncing off the Wall,” and “Too Dumb to Die.” All of these songs have an upbeat melody and reflect on young love, teenage carelessness, and simply feeling uncomfortable in your own skin, making the songs relatable to younger audiences.

The next song, “Still Breathing” delivers a message of hope, using morbid metaphors but contrasting them with the idea that “I’m still alive... still breathing.” While this song’s sound leans more towards pop

music, the song “Troubled Times” solidifies Green Day’s punk image. This song reflects heavily on society, asking rhetorical questions guaranteed to get its listeners inspired to change the world, or even just to change themselves.

The final songs, to me, pay homage to two of Green Day’s popular songs. “Forever Now” is lengthy and multifaceted like “Jesus of Suburbia,” but the difference here is that the song spans Billie’s entire life. The song begins with Billie “freaking out” about the world and his origin, then he reiterates the album’s theme of revolution, and ends with a flawless transition into a reprise of “Somewhere Now.” The album concludes with “Ordinary World,” which is reminiscent of their touching song, “Time of Your Life” with its evocative lyrics and acoustic sound.

Overall, the entire album was designed for listeners to experience inspiration, heartbreak, and a renewed sense of rebellion. But most importantly, it reminds audiences to never stay stagnant when the world needs to be changed.

A Q&A with the leads of SJU Theatre Company’s ‘Carousel’ ROSE WELDON ’19 Hawk Staff This weekend, starting on Thursday, Oct. 20, is the first series of performances for the SJU Theatre Company’s fall musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel.” The star-crossed romance of carousel barker Billy Bigelow and millworker Julie Jordan has been performed hundreds of times, spawning musical standards like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

I sat down with the leads of the production: Sean Hogan, ’17, who plays Billy, and Abigail Gorman, ’17, who plays Julie.

Both have performed in several shows with the theater company, most recently as Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel, respectively, in “Into the Woods” last spring.

Rose Weldon: This musical has endured for decades past its 1945 premiere. What do you think makes it relevant for audiences today?

Abigail Gorman: I think that a lot of this show focuses on the power of redemption, and that is a universal theme that correlates to today…[Also] the idea of not being able to tell someone that you love them. Everyone goes through something like that; it’s a very human experience.

Sean Hogan: I feel like the power of forgiveness, even for people who don’t necessarily deserve it, is the biggest theme.

RW: The show itself deals with some pretty dark subjects, but it’s described on the Rodgers and Hammerstein data-

base as a “musical comedy.” If you had to define it yourself, and put it into a genre, what would it be?

SH: Probably not a comedy [laughs].

We have comic relief, but it’s definitely more of a drama, especially the way we do it.

RW: What do you want people to know when coming into “Carousel”?

AG: We want to show them a new version of “Carousel,” a more human version.

SH: A more grounded version.

AG: More grounded. [These are] real situations that these people could have been in.

SH: Not that the singing’s not going to be awesome.

AG: And the acting will also be good! [laughs] RW: What are your personal favorite songs in the score—one that you yourself sing and one that you do not?

SH: My favorite overall number is “Blow High, Blow Low,” which is just fun to see the actors perform. But my favorite that I do is “Soliloquy.” It’s eight minutes of pure emotion [and] me running around the stage doing what I want.

AG: My own favorite is “If I Loved You.” I think it’s a beautiful song, one that almost everyone can relate to. I also like “Soliloquy.”

RW: I’m a little surprised not to hear “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” but…

SH: You know, I forget that’s in the show before it comes in [laughs], and then I’m like “I love this song!” So I’m changing my answer—for the [song] that I’m not in, definitely [I choose] that one!

AG: That’s the one that’ll make everyone cry.

RW: How do you find yourselves getting into character?

SH: It’s different for every scene. I do a lot of physical stuff to get into different moods.

AG: I need a lot of quiet. I’m an introverted person, so I need to be by myself to center in on where I am emotionally in every scene.

RW: What’s the best piece of advice you received over the course of rehearsing the show?

AG: For me, it was always making the harder choice. When you’re an actor and you’re faced with choices on how to play a scene, the answer is to pick the harder way, because it will make your acting more grounded and human.

SH: Stay hungry [laughs].

“Carousel” will be performed in Bluett Theater on Oct. 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Student tickets can be purchased for $10 on the SJU Theatre Department website or at the door on performance nights.

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Playlist of the week: Late-night drives Students’ picks for the best songs on the road AMBER DENHAM ’18 Special to The Hawk Music has the power to take you places you’ve never been before. If that isn’t amazing enough, you never even have to take one step to get to these places. With this late night drives playlist, students share what they have been listening to lately while on the road. Whether taking a serendipitous night drive through town or rolling down the windows and screaming a song at the top of your lungs at 2 a.m., this playlist is perfect no matter the destination.

“Closer” by the Chainsmokers: “For a late night drive, I feel like it has a mellow vibe. But at the same time, it still has a good beat so it keeps me awake!” -Liz Popjoy, ’19 “All Too Well” by Taylor Swift: “For me, this song is the perfect song to get lost in thought while driving. It’s a song about nostalgia, looking back on past memories and involves a great amount of emotion; the song even says, ‘We’re singing in the car, getting lost upstate…’ so, perfect for a late night drive!” -Danielle Ciampoli, ’19 “Wolves” by Coasts: “I remember driving around Orange County, California listening to this song at 11 o’clock at night with the sunroof and all the windows down. It’s a great song to drive and jam out to; you feel like no one else is around you and you’re on the open road.” -Michael Macrone, ’17 “Algo Contigo” by Gente de Zona: “I listen to this song on late night drives because it wakes me up and it’s fun to move to. I love to blare it with the windows down when I’m driving through the countryside.

The song is sad, but it’s really upbeat and fun!” -Nicole Harris, ’18 “Follow Me” by Hardwell and Jason Derulo: “The melody (to me) is great to listen to and jam out to on a car ride. When I’m out at night driving, I want to listen to music that gets the ‘good vibes’ going, no matter if I’m going to a party or joy-riding.

The drop gives a good groove that makes you feel at home. When I listen to that song while driving, I feel really peaceful.”-Will Russell, ’20 “Fallin’ Rain” by Karl Blau: “This song honestly takes you on such a journey. I could play it and just drive for infinity. You forget about all your worries and just simply enjoy the music and the moment you’re in. It’s a song that makes you forget about reality for a bit, and that’s amazing.” -Thom Pearsall, ’17 “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes: “I’d have to say this is my go-to late night drive song because its atmospheric sound maximizes that sweet isolation you feel in the car at night. I almost feel separated from time, which is where music and driving can be so transcendent.” -Julia Furey-Bastian, ’20

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Horoscopes Aries

Leo

Taurus

Virgo

While you usually take great pride in your self-sufficiency, this week is all about teamwork, Aries. As Mars moves into your fourth house, you will be faced with a task too daunting to handle alone. Accept the support of your peers and you’ll find that relying on others from time to time is a sign of strength–not weakness.

While your cunning ways sometimes get you into trouble, Taurus, your creativity will come in handy this week as an unusual challenge presents itself. Dazzle people with your unique approach to problem-solving and you’ll make a name for yourself as the go-to person for escaping sticky situations.

Gemini

You’ve had your head stuck in the clouds lately, Gemini, but clarity is on the horizon. A shift in your stars this week will leave you feeling more ready than ever to move your life in a positive direction. Trust your instincts and the right path will reveal itself.

Cancer

Always a people pleaser, you tend to read heavily into the actions of those around you. Lighten up this week, Cancer. With Venus in your rising house, your sense of confidence will soon be rejuvenated. Don’t waste time second-guessing your choices and know that you are a force to be reckoned with.

Sudoku

As Jupiter moves into your sixth house, a sudden identity crisis will have you questioning everything. This week is the perfect time to get back to your roots, Leo. Reconnect with old friends and revisit activities you’ve abandoned in recent years. If you invest some time in yourself, it won’t take long for everythign else to fall into place.

It can be hard for you to open up to others, Virgo, and you often resort to sarcasm to conceal your true feelings. As Saturn aligns with your third moon, it will be especially crucial to let your guard down this week. Try being frank with your emotions and you’ll move one step closer to reaching inner peace.

Libra

Levelheadedness is one of your greatest qualities, but as the week progresses, your unwavering patience will be put to the test. Take the high road, Libra, and fight against opposition with balance and composure. Stay true to yourself and you’ll come out on top without ever having to lose your cool.

Scorpio

People are drawn to you for your compassion and genuine kindheartedness. Channel some of that loving energy into your interactions with strangers this week, Scorpio. Your ability to make someone’s day with a small act of kindness will have a greater impact than you ever could have anticipated.

Sagittarius

While some may crack under the pressure of a busy schedule, you absolutely thrive on a healthy dose of chaos.

However, you tend to expect this same attitude from people around you. This week, you may feel let down as friends cancel plans and struggle to keep up with your wall-to-wall planning. Stay patient, Sagittarius, for your luck will change in weeks to come.

Capricorn

Never one to back down on issues near and dear to your heart, your dedication is truly admirable. However, being on the defense all the time is beginning to wear you down. As Venus moves toward your rising house, you will be given an opportunity to start seeing things from a different point of view.

Aquarius

As a constant adventure seeker, not a day goes by where you aren’t daydreaming about your next great exploration.

Good news—the time has finally come to put those plans into action, Aquarius. An upcoming shift in your moons means that this week is the optimal time to try something new. There are no limits to what you can accomplish.

Pisces

While one hardship after another has threatened your resolve in the past, your perseverance these days is unbreakable, Pisces. With Pluto in alignment with your second moon, the most troublesome of your problems are now behind you. Enjoy the peace to come and feel proud knowing you can endure just about anything.

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Still competing Men’s soccer falls to George Washington 3-0 CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A. ’17 Sports Editor The Saint Joseph’s University men’s soccer team dropped a 3-0 match against Atlantic 10 rival George Washington University on Oct. 15. The loss was the second in a row, and put the squad at 6-7-1 overall and 3-2 in the A-10.

“It was a lot closer than the score indicted,” Head Coach Don D’Ambra said.

“We came out actually more aggressive than them and created a few good chances and we couldn’t put them away… They executed their chances. We just didn’t capitalize on any of ours.”

St. Joe’s senior Mori Diane had the team’s first shot on goal in the fourth minute. George Washington midfielder Garrett Heine gave the Colonials a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute, a score that stood for close to 60 minutes of play.

“The first one came off a cross,” D’Ambra said. “Their guy headed it, [junior goalkeeper] Greg [O’Connell] saved it, it kind of hit off the front of the post and it went right to their guy, and he tapped it in… So now you’re kind of trying to climb an uphill battle. It’s difficult to do on the road.”

St. Joe’s junior midfielder Matt Crawford added the Hawks’ second shot on goal in the 10th minute. O’Connell made his first

and only save of the afternoon in the 27th minute, keeping the Hawks within one goal of the Colonials.

St. Joe’s sophomore Derek MacKinnon took a shot in the 57th minute, but George Washington goalkeeper Thor Arne made the stop to keep his team on top.

“We’ve just got to make sure that we defensively tighten up a little bit, and just keep trying to get shots on target and get a little bit more efficient,” D’Ambra said. “Two games ago [against George Mason University], we had some very nice finishes, so it’s just the way it went today [Saturday].”

About nine minutes later, the Colonials scored again to double their lead. Following a yellow card on St. Joe’s, George Washington added another goal to cap the day’s scoring.

The Hawks received full-game efforts from O’Connell, Crawford, and defenders junior Ben Zambetti, senior Mike Stuski, and sophomore Eddie McCusker. Sophomore Isaac Agyapong played 23 minutes off the bench and took two shots, one on goal.

The Hawks and Colonials each took nine shots, and had four shots on goal. The Hawks held a 5-2 advantage in corner kicks.

“I think if we scored goal, it could have

Sophomore Derek Mackinnon plays against Villanova University on Sept. 20.

(Photo by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17)

been a different game,” D’Ambra said. “You look for momentum swings when you’re on the road like that, and we just didn’t get it. I think [the early goal] was a big thing.”

Despite the loss, D’Ambra did see positive aspects from the team and believes they can learn and grow from it.

“The positive thing was we competed really well,” D’Ambra said. “We put our-

selves in a situation that we had opportunities and it could have gone either way. When you’re in tight situations, that first goal is big. When they did that, we still competed.”

St. Joe’s will travel to Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and return home to Sweeney Field to take on Duquesne University on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Head in the game Field hockey remains undefeated in A-10 play after weekend road sweep NICK MANDARANO ’18 Assistant Sports Editor The Saint Joseph’s University field hockey team (11-5, 6-0) had a successful weekend, winning two games against Atlantic 10 opponents, each by a score of 2-1. The victories are their fourth and fifth wins in the team’s last six games and keep the Hawks undefeated in the A-10 standings.

Sophomore Anna Willocks, who has been nothing short of dominant, scored both goals for St. Joe’s in Friday’s match against Saint Francis University. It was her eighth multi-goal game this season. The win marked the Hawks’ tenth of the season, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2008.

Saint Francis plays on a FieldTurf, so there are, as St. Joe’s Head Coach Lynn Farquhar says, “those little black tar bubbles.”

The turf inspired Farquhar to make some adjustments.

“That completely changes a game, so we did a couple adjustments and we relied on some of our freshmen because they just

came off of that,” Farquhar said.

Some of the adjustments included moving players to different positions.

“We had some adjustments positionally,” Farquhar said. “[That] is an exciting thing to see as a coach–to see when your players can not only play on the right side and the left side, but also [sophomore] Joely Helder was bumped up to midfielder. [Senior] Emily Nonnemacher went back to the backfield and they both did outstanding. It shows that we work for each other and we’re starting to understand the game a little better.”

The changes proved to be something that could reappear in future games.

“Moving forward, for me, it shows that we are diversifying and I proudly will look to play those players in different positions a little bit more now that I know we can do it and we’re really strong at it,” Farquhar said.

Sunday’s game was a repeat of Friday’s,

Field hockey plays against Virginia Commonwealth University on Oct. 2 (Photos by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17)

with Willocks leading the Hawks past Lock Haven University, again scoring both goals.

She became the second player in program history to reach 20 goals in a season. The first was Linda Buonanno, who, in 1986, scored 31 goals. The Hawks’ sixth conference win of the season sets a new school record.

“I think it was a well-played weekend for us,” Farquhar said. “We were challenged with two conference opponents on the road, and both their fields played a little bit differently, so we had to adjust our game quite a bit…I thought we did outstanding with taking care of the little moments and the little details, controlling what we can control and just finding a way to make it happen. I think every weekend our movement gets a little better. That’s not only how we move the ball, but our off-ball movement. This week-

end, what was really neat to see is that we had a lot of different people get in the game.”

In sole possession of first place in the A-10, St. Joe’s is still taking a game-by- game approach.

“This was a goal of ours and we knew we had to work to get there and we’re still on the path, but I think it is exciting to stop and look at where we’ve come from,” Farquahar said. “But at the end of the day we need to keep on doing what we’re doing and that’s hard work, that’s playing team hockey, and that really is taking one day at a time.”

The Hawks will host the University of Massachusetts on Friday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. and Hofstra University on Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon for their final home game of the season. The A-10 playoffs will begin on Friday, Nov. 4 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Overcoming fitness fears

HawkFit program offers workouts for people of all fitness levels EMILY GRAHAM ’20 Special to The Hawk “Kill me now.”

That is what my roommate, Michelle McCann, ’20, said to me repeatedly before, during, and after our first time trying one of Saint Joseph’s University’s new fitness classes. As one of the least athletic people I know, I shared her feeling as we attempted the Hawk High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class.

The fitness classes are a new program this year, and they are promoted everywhere, including right outside of my dorm, McShain Hall. The signs inspired me to give it a try, so I went online to see the different options: Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp, Barre Burn, and more. I decided to go for something different and challenging, so I signed up online for Hawk HIIT for a drop-in fee of $10.

When I got to the fitness room in the O’Pake Recreation Center, I met Ann Marie Catania, ’11, our trainer for the day. Catania is a St. Joe’s alumna who manages the fitness program here and designed all of the classes being offered.

A little nervous, I asked Catania if she could tell me what I should expect as a fitness beginner. I knew it was a little too late

to back out, but I still wanted to be prepared.

“It’s really customized to your level,” she told me. “We find a way to make it work for everyone at your own pace.”

Catania assured me that even though the workout would be intense, we shouldn’t have to do anything too difficult for our level, and we could take a break at any time.

Catania went through the three stations we would be working at before we got started. Each station had a “Part A” and “Part B,” and we would alternate between the two parts for eight minutes. There were only three of us in the class–another sign that this was not a class for those new to the workout world–so we each started at a different station.

The first station I went to comprised a medicine ball arm workout and curtsey lunges. I wanted to start out strong, lifting the eight-pound ball up, throwing it down, and squatting at a steady rhythm. However, when you have little upper body strength, that gets old pretty fast. The lunges were slightly easier, but switching off between the two exercises is what really got me.

As the first round ended, I wondered what I had gotten myself into.

We took a quick water break and my roommate muttered under her breath that I owed her.

Round two would have been easier if I hadn’t already felt worn out from round one.

This interval was all arm exercises. Despite the pain, I was actually starting to feel pretty good about myself. I was sitting in front of the mirror doing arm curls, and though I tried not to look at myself for too long–I was sweating pretty badly already–I looked like I could have been an everyday athlete.

“I would almost do this again,” I thought to myself.

I regretted this thought when I got to the third stage. This stage was made up of a step exercise and inchworm planks. I had already worked most areas of my body, and these last two exercises brought it all together in a very tiring way. The inchworm planks were probably my favorite part only because it was less obvious when I paused in the middle to take a break.

Even though Catania told us at the beginning we were free to rest at any point, I found myself wanting to push through and give it my all. Motivation really is key.

“Nice one!”

“Keep it up!”

“Just five more seconds!”

Catania, whether she was lying or not about how well I was doing, did a great job of pumping us up and keeping us going. Despite my aching muscles and glaring roommate, I didn’t want to give up until the very end.

After three minutes of ab workouts, the 35-minute class was over.

“It’s a full workout for the whole day, and you’re in and out,” Catania said. “It’s perfect for your busy college schedule.”

And if you’re like me and a total body workout isn’t quite your speed, Catania offers 20 classes a week, from more relaxed yoga to intense boot camps. There really is something for everyone, no matter what your schedule is.

After we stretched and paid, we said goodbye and headed back to McShain Hall.

“You’ll feel it tomorrow,” Catania had said at one point.

“Tomorrow? I’m feeling it now!” I said to McCann as we collapsed on the floor of our room.

12

Sports

Oct. 19, 2016

Hawks take first Women’s soccer wins in overtime, ties for first in A-10 ALEX HARGRAVE ’20 Hawk Staff This past Sunday, Oct. 16, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team travelled to Pittsburgh to take on the Duquesne University Dukes in Atlantic 10 conference play. The Hawks came back from a 2-0 deficit to win in overtime and move into first place in the A-10 standings.

The Dukes took an early lead after scoring two goals within the first 15 minutes of play.

“Duquesne is a really good team with special players and we came out flat, which we can’t do,” Head Coach Jess Mannella said.

“We were just waiting to get to halftime to

regroup.”

The momentum changed after half time as the Hawks took control.

“We started getting more organized defensively and started winning 50/50 balls,” Mannella said. “It changed the pace.”

The Hawks’ comeback started in the 70th minute when senior Shannon Mulvey’s corner kick was received and headed into the back of the net by sophomore Michaela Finneyfrock.

“2-0 is such a dangerous score in soccer,” Finneyfrock said. “I knew if we could get one goal we would be capable of getting

Women’s soccer plays against Northeastern University on Sept. 4.

(Photos by Christy Selagy, M.A., ’17)

another.”

This rang true as Finneyfrock found the back of the net again after taking a shot from the left side and sinking it into the upper 90 to tie the game with under five minutes left to play in regulation.

Just 41 seconds into the overtime period, the Hawks wasted no time asthey transitioned to get the ball into the Dukes’ half.

Finneyfrock found the ball and sent it into the box to sophomore Dakota Mills who made a turn and scored to lead the Hawks to victory.

“It was good that we scored so early, because we were pretty much dead,” Mannella said.

The Hawks’ overtime win knocked Duquesne out of first place in A-10 standings, and put the Hawks in a tie for the top spot.

On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Hawks will take on the Saint Louis University Billikens, with whom they are tied for first place. Both teams are 5-0-1 in A-10 play and the winner of the game will take first place in the conference.

Coming off of the comeback win against Duquesne, the Hawks are prepared for the challenge they will face in their next game.

“They [Saint Louis] are a very, very talented team,” Mannella said. “We know we need to come out hard, strong, and focused and have a good 90-minute game to win.”

Finneyfrock agreed, and thinks Sun-

day’s win is important for Thursday’s game.

“Tonight [Sunday] was a great win, so it’s great to end on that note going into such a big game,” Finneyfrock said.

The team will hold an event during their game against Saint Louis on Thursday called “Kill the Hill.” There will be raffles where students can win prizes, gear, and pizza.

The Hawks will then take on Davidson College on Sunday, Oct. 23 at Sweeney Field.

Ready to go Cross country prepares for A-10 Championship CHRISTY SELAGY, M.A. ’17 Sports Editor

The Saint Joseph’s University men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Princeton Invitational and the Lafayette Leopard Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 15, their two final meets before the Atlantic 10 Championship.

The men’s team placed seventh in a field of 23 teams at Princeton. The squad was led by junior David Dorsey, who placed 10th overall with an 8k time of 24:33.2, a new Princeton Invitational and 8k PR. “We got some good and some bad,” men’s Head Coach Mike Glavin said. “The bad was we thought we’d be further up as a team… The positive side is that David Dorsey, again, ran a very good race… He’s run much faster [this season] than he’s run on the same courses in previous years.”

Senior Jimmy Daniels came in as St. Joe’s number two runner with a 32nd-place finish. Daniels finished in 24:51.9, more than a minute faster than his previous best 8k time this season.

Sophomore Justin Branco came in as the Hawks’ number three runner, placing 50th, while also setting a new 8k PR. Senior John Mascioli and redshirt junior Dan Savage finished as St. Joe’s number four and five runners, coming in 53rd and 54th, respectively.

Glavin believes one of the most important aspects for the team to focus on in preparation for the A-10 Championships is closing the time gap between their number one and number two runners.

“We’ve got to change that gap between the first and second guy,” Glavin said. “It’s still there, about 19 or 20 seconds. We’ll get killed at the conference meet if we do that.

The other piece of it is, we’ve got this unbelievably dense pack of runners…Six guys are within nine seconds of Dan Savage. If we can move that whole piece up a little bit, we’re going to be good.”

The Hawks finished with 194 points, just 69 points behind A-10 rival La Salle University. La Salle finished 178 points ahead of St. Joe’s in last year’s Princeton Invitational.

“We’re coming,” Glavin said. “I just don’t know if we’ll get there in time, but we’re coming.”

At Lafayette College, the Hawks placed third out of seven teams, and were led by freshman John Walker, junior Dave Garton, and senior Mike Cassidy, who finished 15th, 16th, and 17th, respectively.

Glavin believes the race was productive, especially given the difficulty of the course.

“You can’t compare just the times because Lafayette is a…far more challenging

course than Princeton,” Glavin said.

The women’s team also enjoyed a successful weekend, placing 10th out of 22 teams overall.

Sophomore Lindsey Oremus finished the 6k race 28th overall in 22:09.6, an improvement of 20 seconds over last season’s Princeton Invitational time. Although not technically recorded, Oremus set a new 5k PR. “Lindsey actually ran a 5k PR during her 6k,” women’s Head Coach Melody O’Reilly said. “Her best 5k last year was at the Atlantic 10s. She ran 18:03.9, and she was 18 flat at 5k today [Saturday].”

Senior Sarah Regnault came in as St. Joe’s number two runner, with a time of 22:24.9, good for 39th place overall. It was also Regnault’s fastest Princeton Invitational time of her collegiate career.

Junior Cassidy Weimer also recorded her fastest Princeton Invitational time, coming in 50th with a time of 22:36.6, although she was running with a setback.

“I have to say, Cassidy had a huge PR today, and she ran with her shoe untied for about the last two miles,” O’Reilly said. “She literally was trying to hold her spike on with her toes, basically.”

Freshman Emily Bracken and soph-

omore Britton Gagliardi rounded out the scoring for the Hawks, coming in 73rd and 98th, respectively.

Senior Kiersten Moylan led the Hawks to a fifth place finish at Lafayette, placing 15th overall with a time of 24:23.9.

“What I was really super happy with was to see Kiersten Moylan come through with a great time,” O’Reilly said. “That course is very rugged. It’s a tough course.”

Both the men’s and women’s teams will be off next weekend, and will compete in the A-10 Championship held in Mechanicsville, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

“The Atlantic 10 conference is a very, very balanced conference,” Glavin said.

“You can go in there as one of the top five and come out in first, or you can go in there as one of the top five and come out in seventh. It makes it exciting. It also gives me grey hair, and I have no hair left to get grey.

It’s all grey anyway.”

O’Reilly is also looking forward to the race.

“I think they’re all going to have pretty big PRs at the Atlantic 10s for 5k,” O’Reilly said. “I think we are, at this point right now, training really well together as a team.”