Sept 19, 2018

The Student Newspaper of Saint Joseph’s University

Volume XCVIII | Est. 1929 | www.sjuhawknews.com

Sept. 19, 2018

North Lounge statue damaged Laocoön cast, on loan from the Met, to be repaired SAM HENRY ’19 Editor Emeritus

St. Joe’s rugby plays against Rowan University at Sweeney Field on Sept. 16 (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Spring Concert fund revived Budget cuts affect student activity funding

ALEX MARK ’20 News Editor

University Student Senate leaders restored funding for the 2019 Spring Concert, which had been cancelled over the summer due to cuts to the Student Budget Allocations Committee (SBAC).

The SBAC, which receives allocations from the university, distributes funding to almost 90 student organizations across campus.

Student Senate President Jason D’Antonio ’19 said after he learned that the 2019 Spring Concert was cancelled, Student Senate sent a letter to the university asking for a meeting to explore restoration of the funds.

“We realized that students really enjoy

the Spring Concert every year,” D’Antonio said. “But we also have an obligation to actually have student life on campus and that requires money.”

As a result of Student Senate’s efforts, the Spring Concert was funded after other organizations gave up a portion of their budgets. Each organization is now operating on a smaller budget than before.

D’Antonio said the plan for student-funded groups to sacrifice a portion of their funding to revive the concert was devised by Michael Efstration ’19, treasurer of Student Senate and John Jeffery, Ed.D., assistant vice president for Campus Life.

Currently, the proposed plan gives the Spring Concert $96,750, which is $10,972 more than what was spent for the 2018 Spring Concert.

(Graphic by Kelly Smith ’19).

“We need to stress that this is a temporary solution,” D’Antonio said. “I don’t think it’s a responsible way to keep operating, so the university is going to have to make some strategic financial decisions and really prioritize not only funding, but appropriate funding.”

Every year, St. Joe’s students are each required to pay a student activity fee of $180. Of that fee, $170 goes to student activities, while the remaining $10 goes to the Green Fund. The total of each student’s fee was $774,000 last fiscal year.

The SBAC is responsible for allocating its budget, which in the past has included student activity fee money plus a subsidy from the university. Although its activity is overseen by the University Student Senate, the SBAC is ultimately an independent entity run by students.

Last year, the university subsidy consisted of $108,810, but this year the subsidy was eliminated and the Spring Concert was allocated no funds.

The cut was made due to “historic underspending,” Cary Anderson, Ed.D., vice president and associate provost of Student Life, said in an email to The Hawk.

“When evaluating where to make budget reductions, trimming funds which are not consistently spent is a prudent way to proceed,” Anderson said.

About $102,773 was left unspent by student organizations at the end of the last fiscal year, Anderson said. Out of the organizations that had underspent, the Spring Concert and the Green Fund had the most money left over.

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The cast of the Laocoön statue located in the North Lounge in Campion Student Center was discovered broken around 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. Public Safety arrived and sealed off the area so the situation could be evaluated.

Since the room had been empty from 10 a.m. on, Public Safety used the security footage from the hallways to determine who had been in the room throughout the day and the last time someone saw the cast undamaged.

“In the course of the investigation a student came forward and admitted to being involved,” said Anderson, who declined to name the student.

St. Joe’s received the Laocoön cast in 1999 from a partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which loaned the university a collection of 41 casts.

In addition to the North Lounge, the casts are located in Toland Hall, the Francis A. Drexel Library and off-campus storage.

“There are not that many collections of great plaster casts in America, so I was really happy to get these,” said Carmen Croce, director of the Saint Joseph’s University Press and curator of the University Art Collection.

The Laocoön cast and Michelangelo’s Bacchus and Faun have been in the North Lounge for about 10 years. Croce said this was never the best location for the casts although it allowed people to view them.

“The alternative was not to have students have access to them,” Croce said. “Faculty have used them. I thought it was much better that they be out, even if they were in harm’s way, than if they be in storage.”

While Croce was upset to hear that the cast was broken, after evaluating the damage, he realized that it can be fixed.

Ultimately Croce plans to remove the casts from the North Lounge, not because of the damage, but because of the opportunity to have them restored and put on display at The Barnes Foundation.

“We actually have a really good record here,” Croce said. “We have had very little damage over the years.”

Anderson said Public Safety is finalizing the investigation and will issue a final report in the near future.

“It is important that we brought some closure to it,” Anderson said. “Otherwise it would have been frustrating not to know exactly what happened.”

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Department of Public Safety reports (Sept. 7– Sept. 13) Sept. 7

Sept. 11

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding being approached by a suspicious male near the area of Cardinal Avenue who was making inappropriate remarks. Public Safety Officers as well as Philadelphia Police responded, but were unable to locate the person. Incident under investigation.

Sept. 8 Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding person(s) unknown urinating on the side of Quirk Hall. Public Safety Officers responded, but were unable to locate the person. Community Standards notified. Incident under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large party in the 5600 block of Wynnefield Avenue. Public Safety Officers and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was disbursed without incident.

Community Standards notified.

Sept. 10 Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding an odor of marijuana coming from a room on the fourth floor of Rashford Hall. Public Safety Officers responded to the floor with Residence Life. No drugs or drug paraphernalia were located. Community Standards notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding being approached by a suspicious male on North 57th Street who was making inappropriate remarks. Public Safety Officers as well as Philadelphia Police responded, but were unable to locate the person. Incident under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student regarding a suspicious male knocking on the front door of her off campus residence.

Philadelphia Police responded, but were unable to locate the person.

Incident under investigation.

ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS

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Sept. 13 Public Safety was contacted by Residence Life in regards to an alcohol confiscation inside a student’s room in the LaFarge Student Residence. Public Safety responded and confiscated the alcohol. Community Standards notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large party in the 5600 block of Woodcrest Avenue. Public Safety Officers and Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The crowd was dispersed without incident.

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Public Safety responded to a fire alarm at the Sourin Residence Center.

Preliminary investigation revealed the alarm was activated by a student who was cooking. Facilities Management was notified.

ELECTION 2018 Wave election possible for 2018 NATALIE DRUM ’20 Assistant News Editor According to Ballotpedia, a nonpartisan nonprofit that tracks election data, the November 2018 midterm election could be a “wave” election.

What is a “wave” election?

A wave election is an election in which one party makes significant gains in the U.S. Senate or in the U.S. House.

A wave may be brought on by a number of changing factors the popularity of the president, the number of open seats and the success or failure of major policies.

According to the polling aggregation website, FiveThirtyEight.com, an example of a wave election occurred in the 2010 midterm elections, when the Republicans picked up 63 House seats.

U.S. Senate 2018 primary election results Democratic Primary: Incumbent Robert P. Casey Jr. (D), ran unopposed for the Democratic Party.

Republican Primary: Lou Barletta (R) won against Jim Christiana, (R).

Pennsylvania 2018 gubernatorial primary election results Incumbent Tom Wolf (D) ran unopposed, while Scott Wagner (R) won the Republican primary beating Paul Mango

(R) and Laura Ellsworth (R).

What could make the 2018 election a wave? (In terms of controlling the House?)

Currently the Republicans are in control of the House.

According to the U.S. House of Representatives member data, there are currently 193 Democrats, 236 Republicans and six vacancy

Pennsylvania gubernatorial primary election results:

TOM WOLF

SCOTT WAGNER

Democrat

Republican

seats which make up the 115th Congress.

For the Democratic party to regain control of the House, it needs to win at least 23 additional seats, filling the 218 seats.

The 2018 general elections On Nov. 6, 2018, the 2018 general election will take place.

In the state of Pennsylvania, the general election include votes for federal, state and local officials eligible for the position.

The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9, 2018.

The last day to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 30, 2018.

U.S. House of Representatives

236 Republicans | 193 Democrats | 6 vacancies Statistics from U.S. House of Representatives (Graphics by Kelly Smith ’19).

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Spring Concert fund revived CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Last year, the Spring Concert was allocated $113,305. However, because opening performer Waka Flocka Flame canceled his set, the concert ended up costing only $85,778, leaving $27,527 unspent.

Efstration said most years the whole Spring Concert budget gets spent, making spring 2018 an exception.

Efstration also said it is important to remember that this funding is provided and used by students, not by the university.

“All this money being distributed, that’s going to the students,” Efstration said. “This is from the students, and it’s going directly to the students. Students are using this money for their betterment.”

The SBAC reform committee was founded to figure out how to end the moratorium on allocations. The committee, headed by Efstration, consists of the heads of the largest and most active student groups on campus, such as Women’s Leadership Initiative,

Bridging the Gap and Delta Sigma Pi. The committee aims to create new guidelines for SBAC in terms of determining how to allocate the funds they receive.

“The student-run SBAC reform committee is a great mechanism to create a sustainable plan moving forward,” Anderson said.

The committee will meet throughout September to discuss responsible ways to allocate funding, Efstration said. He added that while SBAC does currently have adequate funding, the issue the committee needs to discuss is how best to divide that money among the groups.

As a result, SBAC will be operating on an emergency fund until a plan can be finalized.

“We want student groups to have the money to do the program that they want and to allow for growth,” D’Antonio said.

“We don’t want to keep running into the red every year.”

T-Pain performs at the 2018 Spring Concert (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Catholic priest abuse scandal continues Trust in Church dwindles as more leadership is accused

ERIN BREEN ’19 Copy Editor Bishop Michael Bransfield resigned on Thursday Sept. 13, the same day Pope Francis authorized an investigation to take place surrounding allegations of Bransfield’s sexual harassment of adults.

Revelations of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church came to light on Aug. 14, when a Pennsylvania grand jury report containing the names and crimes of over 300 clergy members was released to the public.

Bishop Michael Bransfield and Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who both previously served as members of the clergy in Pennsylvania, have received accusations of misconduct over the past few days.

“One of the main focuses of the Church is trust, trust in God and trust in your leaders,” Eliza Rocco ’20 said. “It’s disheartening. All of this forces members of the Church to reimagine what that trust looks like moving forward.”

In 2012, Bransfield was involved in Philadelphia’s priestly sex abuse case.

After Bransfield denied the allegations and claimed vindication, the Church still allowed him to continue working in the ministry until he offered to retire last week, which is required when a member of the clergy turns 75.

Wuerl, a member of Pennsylvania’s most recent grand jury investigation, is also facing backlash after numerous claims of his mishandling reports of misconduct of priests and clergy members.

Wuerl plans to travel to Rome to meet with the Pope for conversations regarding his potential resignation.

Wuerl, currently the archbishop of Washington, D.C., led the diocese of Pittsburgh for 18 years and presided over 32 accused priests during his time there. There are currently two dozen cases of sexual abuse included in the

The cross on top of the Cardinal Foley Center (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

investigation against Wuerl.

“As someone who is not religious, I feel like there is not enough conversation about the amount of cases that are coming through,” Zara Dugan ’21 said. “If they [the clergy] had come right out and said ‘this is what happened and this is how we are going to hold ourselves accountable,’ it would have been a different situation. But because it’s all coming out at once and coming out

that members of church leadership hid it, it’s scarier.”

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia refused to comment for this story directly, but in a statement released in mid-August said in part, “[The Archdiocese] has a zero-tolerance policy for clergy, lay employees and volunteers who engage in abuse of children or misconduct with minors and takes immediate action when an accusation is made.”

In August, “shame and sorrow” was expressed by the Vatican over the more than 300 priests in Pennsylvania who have sexually abused minors in the past few decades.

“A more open church is key,” Rocco said. “It is hard to, as a church and as a faith that focuses on community, be true to that community if we aren’t open with and about the Church’s leadership.”

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Greg Boyle, S.J., speaks to a full house at the Chapel of Saint Joseph on the evening of Sept. 12 (Photos by Luke Malanga ’20).

"Father G" calls for action on the margins Campus talk resonates with students

SAM HENRY ’19 Editor Emeritus When Claire Gill ’19 visited Homeboy Industries in the summer of 2017, she experienced what Greg Boyle, S.J., founder of the Los Angeles-based training and support organization for former gang members, argues is the heart of service.

“You don’t go to the margins to make a difference,” said Boyle, or Father G as he is known among his “homies.” “You go to the margins to make you different.”

Boyle was on campus Sept. 12, speaking before a packed audience in the Chapel of Saint Joseph at an event hosted by the Faith-Justice Institute.

Gill met Boyle in LA when she traveled to Homeboy Industries as part of St. Joe’s Summer Immersion Program. The trip is now offered through the Winter Immersion Program (WIP).

Gill said her experience at Homeboy opened her eyes to the circumstances and realities that some people are born into.

“The value of witnessing something like that, you can’t forget that,” Gill said. “It’s always going to impact you.”

During his talk, Boyle discussed his experiences working with gang members, sharing stories of the power of what he calls “radical kinship.”

Ann Marie Jursca Keffer, director of the Faith-Justice Institute, said Boyle’s concept of radical kinship “fosters inclusion by breaking down barriers.”

“His compelling stories witness this call and vividly illustrate the challenges and joys of life on the margins of society,” Jursca Keffer said.

In his talk, Boyle said efforts to reach people on the margins must start with the St. Joe’s community and extend throughout Philadelphia.

Boyle, left, and guest speaker Sharnise Simmons, right, take the podium.

“I always think about reverse immersion,” Boyle said. “What about people from Philadelphia on the margins coming here [to St. Joe’s]? I always think, ‘What would that look like?’”

The university offers mission-related activities through Collegiate Challenge, POWER University and WIP, which allow students to visit communities near and far for service immersion experiences.

These different organizations provide students with service opportunities ranging in location from Kensington, Pennsylvania to El Salvador.

On the service immersion trip to LA, Gill was able to meet members of the Homeboy Industries community.

“The thing that is just so inspiring about his ministry is that a lot of people, given their upbringing, sometimes they think that they aren’t worth being saved,” Gill said. “[Boyle] just showed everyone their worth

and that each individual person has value.”

During her visit to LA, Gill worked at Dolores Mission, the church where Boyle formerly worked as a pastor and at the parish’s school.

Kathy McGee ’16, who participated in service programs including WIP, has read both of Boyle’s books, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion” and “Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship” and came back to Hawk Hill to hear Boyle speak.

McGee said the stories shared and the messages relayed personally resonated with her.

“It’s been a while since I have been at St. Joe’s and sometimes it is easy to feel disconnected from my Jesuit roots,” McGee said.

“Any opportunity I have to feel reconnected and re-centered, I want to be at.”

Natalie Drum ’20 contributed to this story.

Students, faculty and staff fill the Chapel of Saint Joseph.

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The way we live now Challenges for specialized campus housing Editor in Chief Ana Faguy ’19 Managing Editor Luke Malanga ’20 Copy Chief Paige Santiago ’19 Faculty Adviser Shenid Bhayroo Contributing Adviser Jenny Spinner Copy Editor Erin Breen ’19 Copy Editor Kaila Mundell-Hill ’20 Online Copy Editor Leslie Briggs ’17, M.A. ’18 News Editor Alex Mark ’20 Assistant News Editor Natalie Drum ’20 Editorial Page Editor Annie Clark ’19 Opinions Editor Dominique Joe ’19 Assistant Opinions Editor Taicha Morin ’20 Lifestyle Editor Emily Graham ’20 Assistant Lifestyle Editor Rose Weldon ’19 Sports Editor Nick Karpinski ’21 Assistant Sports Editor Sam Britt ’20 Assistant Sports Editor Ryan Mulligan ’21 Creative Director Kelly Smith ’20 Page Designer Kaitlyn Patterson ’20 Staff Photographer Rose Barrett ’20 Staff Photographer Matt Barrett ’21 Social Media Manager Erin Castellano ’19 Assistant Social Media Manager Alyssa Lamont ’20 Business Manager Jordan Grossbaum ’21 Distribution Manager Addie Guyer ’19

Housing is usually thought of as a cornerstone of the early college experience. It’s where, as freshmen, students meet friends that stay with them all four years of college.

It’s where they get to know the local area through Residence Life sponsored programming and where they go to decompress after long days of classes, meetings and other commitments.

But at a school where 46 percent of students live off-campus, it is worth considering what the on-campus student life at St. Joe’s offers us, or what it can offer students who benefit from the close-knit communities of campus life.

For many, specialized housing offers the chance to find increased support while staying integrated with the larger campus community.

Specialized housing can center around a common interest, as with freshman housing communities, or a common need for the students it serves. Like many colleges and universities, St. Joe’s offers specialized housing in the form of Residential Learning Communities (RLCs).

There are currently six RLCs offered at St. Joe’s; themes for these communities range from the business RLC, which fosters community among current and prospective business majors to the emerging leaders RLC, which develops leadership skills among its first-year residents. Only three RLCs–the Romero or service learning RLC, the arts RLC and the business RLC–are currently open to upperclassmen.

As the university expands in accordance with its “Think Anew, Act Anew” strategic growth plan, which it unveiled in 2017, there is an opportunity to respond to a unique and critical need for specialized housing which targets not only upperclassmen, but students who want a housing community conscious of their individual

lifestyles and identities, rather than just their academic or personal interests.

Sustainable living communities cater to an increasing population of students who want to take campus-wide sustainability initiatives a step further by living with like-minded students who are dedicated to environmentally-friendly living.

Recovery housing and substance-free housing offer students a chance to live with others who are currently in recovery from substance use or wish to live in a space free of alcohol and drugs.

Several Philadelphia area schools, including Drexel, Swarthmore and Villanova, currently offer recovery or substance-free housing.

Plans to open a recovery housing option at St. Joe's in the Fall 2018 semester have been postponed, with university officials hoping to launch a pilot program next fall.

While there is a need for recovery housing at St. Joe’s, the community would likely need to be housed in its own space on campus to meet its commitment to a substance-free environment for all residents. An email sent out to the St. Joe’s community last semester named Morris Quad Townhouses as a potential space for the recovery housing.

Additionally, there is a chance to expand on the progress St. Joe’s made last year in opening all-gender (gender neutral) bathrooms on campus. Currently located in a select few buildings, including Bellarmine, Barbelin and Campion, all-gender bathrooms marked a monumental step forward in St. Joe’s push to become more inclusive.

Gender-neutral housing would give students of different genders the option to share a living space and would take St. Joe’s closer to becoming a truly affirming place for its transgender students.

Currently, transgender students can live

by themselves or be paired with roommates according to their assigned sex, rather than their true gender identity.

Opening a community of gender neutral housing in an existing residential building would make St. Joe’s one of the first Jesuit universities to offer such a community.

While this may be the most challenging to implement of the prospective specialized housing communities due to St. Joe’s affiliation with the Catholic Church, it is by no means unachievable.

There are a number of challenges St. Joe’s would face in implementing these ideas, first and foremost of which is the limited space on campus. Logistically, many of these prospective communities would need to utilize existing residential buildings.

However, the implementation of the University’s ten-year strategic plan, which aims to “update the campus housing master plan to align with current and anticipated student demographics, operational needs and programmatic opportunities,” may break ground for new buildings on campus.

Student input would be critical when forming these new communities. While having mentors and facilitators on site would be especially helpful in meeting the learning goal component of specialized housing, students would need to be consistently consulted on ways to improve their housing environments.

Student-centered specialized housing would need to be student-directed to be truly deserving of its name.

—The Hawk Staff The Hawk welcomes Letters to the Editor, typically no more than 300 words. They can be emailed to hawk. editorial@gmail.com.

Correction: In the Sept. 12 issue of The Hawk, the News article "Grant opens new position" stated that Christopher Morrin was joining the Title IX Office. Morrin is joining the Office of Student Outreach and Support.

PUMPKIN FLAVORED EVERYTHING It’s back and it’s everywhere. From pumpkin spice flavored coffee at Wawa to the pumpkin spiced section at Trader Joe’s, the impending return of fall is visible on store shelves and in coffee houses, even if it’s not in the weather.

GREG BOYLE VISITS HAWK HILL Greg Boyle, S.J.’s visit to campus reminded us of the best of our Jesuit values. Hearing Father Boyle’s commitment to transforming communities through sustained love and compassion made an otherwise ordinary Wednesday night something to be remembered.

GOOD OLD CAREER FAIR THIS THURSDAY Whether it stresses you out or amps you up, the Career Fair comes around every fall. From dressing up to daydreaming about future jobs once we leave Hawk Hill, there is a lot to look forward to about networking with prospective employers. The new nonprofit and government alley should be an exciting development for international relations majors, political science majors and anyone interested in a career in non-profit work or the public sector.

EAGLES VS. BUCCANEERS The Eagles lost narrowly (27-21) on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This setback doesn’t change Philadelphia’s unwavering devotion (or ours), especially with the return of Carson Wentz. You’re still winners in our hearts, Eagles.

NO MORE FREE SODA? When the University switched soda vendors from Coke to Pepsi at the beginning of this semester, it also switched out a longstanding “free drinks” policy in The Perch. For those of us who drink soda, it looks like we’ll be better off surreptitiously filling up our water bottles in Campion Student Center from now on.

FALL, WE'RE READY FOR YOU Waking up to 80-degree weather in the middle of September is not cool in any sense of the word. We’re ready to start wearing sweaters, admiring the changing trees on the way to class and indulging in hot coffee instead of iced.

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Racial divide after disaster

What can happen to communities of color after Florence DOMINIQUE JOE ’19 Opinions Editor In the wake of some serious negligence on the part of the Trump administration in addressing Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Harvey relief, I am worried about communities of people of color in the Carolinas and parts of Virginia.

Regardless of the severity of the damage that has been done and will be done by Florence, aid will be needed.

On Friday, within hours of the storm touching down on the coast of North Carolina, five people died. A mother and child in Wilmington, NC were killed by a tree falling on their home.

Devastation is not a possibility after Florence finishes careening across the Carolinas and dissipates, it is an inevitability.

As a country, we are no more prepared for this kind of ecological devastation than we were during Katrina and especially after Hurricane Maria left many American citizens in the lurch in Puerto Rico.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA, just recently cut housing funds for 987 Puerto Ricans who fled the island. And Trump’s comments regarding Hurricane Maria aid one year later and the possible aid needed for the Carolinas, aren’t particularly inspiring.

When a president outright denies that nearly 3,000 people died in the wake of Hurricane Maria, what American, especially a person of color, could feel as though

they will receive help from their country?

President Trump denied that a community of color, who are American citizens (something that he tends to forget), experienced an extremely devastating amount of loss of life after a hurricane.

Trump’s statement was made without any evidence to back up his claim. I can only assume he addressed the devastating loss at all one year later because Democrats were bringing it up. It was a ploy to save face.

Couple this statement made by Pres-

has set in the past.

The United States remains remarkably negligent and ignorant to relief efforts for communities of color affected by tropical storms, hurricanes and other natural disasters.

The Ninth Ward, a disproportionately black area in the City of New Orleans and the location of something the most harrowing images we have of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, is still doing construction to bring the ward back to its former glory 13 years later.

Vacant lots in the area, as of July of this

Responses to natural disasters in this country from the current and past administrations don’t really endear themselves to communities of color especially when it comes to aid. ident Trump, the leader of the free world, with images that were recently released of water bottles, meant for Hurricane Maria relief, left on an airport tarmac to rot. This water was desperately needed in Puerto Rico.

With all of this unsupported bombast coming from the White House and these images, why should we believe that the traditionally disenfranchised communities of color in the Mid-Atlantic regions will be treated fairly in the days to come?

This weariness that I feel regarding the treatment of communities of color in the wake of Florence by the federal government isn’t solely based on Trump’s recent rhetoric and falsification of death tolls; it is also the precedent that the United States

year, are only now being transformed into new housing for the Lower Ninth Ward.

All of this lack of federal intervention and aid stems directly from the communities that these storms affect.

In Houston, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, federal aid wasn’t given to low-income families, many of which were a part of communities of color. They were denied funding. Kashmere Gardens, a low-income and two-thirds black neighborhood in Houston, dealt with incredible loss of homes.

Nearly every home in this 10,000 person neighborhood was gutted after the storm.

That community has a median-income of $23,000 a year. A median income of $23,000

does not allow this community to rebuild in the way that it needs to.

They needed funding to rebuild and FEMA denied them. FEMA’s reasoning was that because Kashmere Gardens was in a flood zone, residents should have had flood insurance to begin with. Many of these residents didn’t know they needed flood insurance, much less could probably have paid for it without making some financial sacrifices.

Responses to natural disasters in this country from the current and past administrations don’t really endear themselves to communities of color especially when it comes to aid.

Why should a person of color believe that their life matters to a government that should be protecting and helping its most vulnerable communities?

I like to believe that with these very harrowing and very real responses by the federal government that they will wake up and learn from their mistakes.

I try not to be a cynic or a pessimist in regards to situations like this, because I do believe that the country will rally around its people. I do believe that the federal government will one day heed all of this and respond better and more effectively.

We can certainly hope and pray that Maria and Katrina and other natural disasters that disproportionately affected people of color will serve as lessons to the federal government that we rely upon in our times of need.

We should hope and pray, but we shouldn’t hold our collective breath, at least not now.

Le’Veon Bell’s pursuit of pay

A battle between organization and athlete JOSEPH PANICHELLI ’19 Columnist The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently caught in a strong arm battle of wills with star running back Le’Veon Bell.

Bell believes that the Steelers should be compensating him with the maximum salary possible, not only for his position but also for his contributions as a wide receiver. He’s now demanding that he gets paid as the number one running back, as he led the team in rushing (running with the ball from behind the line) and the number two receiver, as he was also second in receptions.

This is not the way players’ salaries are normally arranged, however. When a new player is brought onto a team, they typically begin under a franchise tag, which Bell is under now with the Steelers. This is basically a one year contract that guarantees a predetermined salary for a player.

Traditionally, the year after a player gets the tag, he and the organization will reach an agreement for a multi-year deal based on his season performance and the potential of his productivity in the future.

The contract is figured out by averaging the top five salaries by position from the previous year. Each team can only assign

one franchise tag a year. The Steelers’ pick this year was Bell, offering him $14 million per season with the team. However, Bell has decided he is worth more.

The Steelers, in return, refuse to comply with the demands of Bell and just recently, removed his name from the depth charts, which show a team’s starting players.

Since the news broke, many have criticized Bell for being greedy and selfish. A number of his teammates have publicly spoken out about their disapproval and disap-

and left the fans confused and irritated.

Although Bell may just be the best football player there is right now, the Steelers should not agree to his terms.

For the Steelers, there’s a lot to lose in signing a 26-year-old running back to a long term deal. Running backs in the NFL historically have a small window of production.

The position requires their bodies to take a ton of damage and the physicality of the sport adds up on someone who’s constantly being chased by 300-pound defenders. By

Opposing sides blame the Steelers organization for not properly rewarding arguably the best running back in the league. Fans of the team, in turn, are left to choose sides or voice their anger with both points. pointment over his inability to concede.

Opposing sides blame the Steelers organization for not properly rewarding arguably the best running back in the league.

Fans of the team, in turn, are left to choose sides or voice their anger with both points.

While the Steelers are known throughout the NFL as being one of the most wellrun and structurally sound organizations in the league, this recent debacle has illuminated their internal flaws on a national level

the time Bell would reach the latter years of his contract, he'd be 30 years old.

The NFL is constantly evolving and shifting focus, so Bell doesn't have time to be twiddling his thumbs about pay. In the past, offenses were centered around a dominant running back. Now, quarterbacks are doing the majority of the heavy lifting in a passing league.

According to ESPN’s Jason Fitz, a decade ago running backs were responsible

for 41.2 percent of all yards from scrimmage. Fitz reports in today’s era of the NFL, they bring in 34.7 percent of total yardage and it’s decreasing every year.

Franchises are now more than ever seeking quarterbacks who will eventually become the face of their organization. Running backs are obviously an important facet to the game.

If a team cannot run the ball, they will lose their unpredictability in play calling and obviously their chances to gain shorter amounts of yards or redzone punch-ins.

That said, there is an abundance of talent in the position throughout the NFL. There are younger players who have incredible speed and can pop up from a big hit, are filtered through in bunches each new season.

It doesn’t help Bell’s case that in his absence, his back-up, James Connor, had two touchdowns and rushed for nearly 200 yards.

It’s not that Bell should not receive a large salary in return for his contributions and level of talent. It’s that the Steelers should prepare for the inevitable culmination of his longevity and stock and save their finances for more reasonable, affordable and productive ventures.

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It was a point of penalty Why Serena Williams was penalized at the US Open CARTER TODD ’19 Columnist This past week, Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in the US Open final, a game that will surely go down as one of the most memorable tennis matches of our generation.

Osaka made history by becoming the first Japanese-born tennis player to win a major tennis tournament. Unfortunately, this is not what the match will be remembered for.

The match ended in a reign of boos from the crowd, both players in tears and a subsequent $17,000 fine.

Early on in the second set, Williams was issued a code violation for receiving coaching during a match. Her coach was motioning to her to approach the net during points, which is against the rules. Williams, in response to being assessed the warning, walked over to chair umpire, Carlos Ramos and tried to explain that her coach was merely giving her a thumbs up.

Williams explained that “If he gives me a thumbs up he’s telling me to ‘come on.’ I understand why you may have thought that was coaching but I’m telling you it’s not. I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose.”

Interestingly, after the match, Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, told ESPN that he was in fact coaching her, but took issue with the inconsistency at which the rule has been enforced.

This is a fair argument, as there does need to be more consistency for the sake of clarity between umpires, coaches and players.

Regardless, being coached is not a huge deal and the punishment for a one time offense is merely a warning.

The larger concern here should be the fact that Williams lied to Ramos about be-

ing coached. Williams acknowledged that she saw the hand motion from Mouratoglou, but tried to spin it into being interpreted as a “thumbs-up.”

Moments later, after seeming to have found the edge she was looking for, Williams lost that momentum. Out of frustration, she once again broke the rules and smashed her racket on the ground, resulting in a code violation.

There is no room for interpretation on whether smashing your racket is a code violation.

This is something that gets called every time. Ramos was left with no choice but to enforce a point penalty, the clear cut result

should not be penalized, Williams’ seemed to have a different opinion. She repeatedly referred to it as “cheating” and something she has “never done in her life.”

This may not be totally true because her coach was comfortable with the fact that he was coaching. He didn’t seem as if it were the first time he’d done it.

I have no issue with Serena being coached, but I do have an issue with Serena lying about it and trying to make a fool of the umpire at one of the biggest tennis competitions.

Once the match went to another break, Osaka seemed to be on her way to victory. Williams, still fuming over the aforementioned decisions by the umpire, carried on from her

In this case, it is clear that Ramos is a no nonsense umpire, unconcerned with making exceptions for top ranked players in big matches. of a second code violation. This was where things began to take off.

Williams, having noticed the point penalty on the scoreboard, once again approached Ramos. “This is unbelievable, every time I play here I have problems” Williams said, looking for an explanation from Ramos. (This is likely in reference to the time Williams cost herself a match by telling a line judge she would shove a tennis ball down her throat at the 2009 US Open).

Williams went on to insist that she did not get coaching, saying “I don’t cheat, I didn’t get coaching. You owe me an apology, I have never cheated in my life!” Obviously, Ramos is not going to apologize for something that he correctly saw and ruled on.

For those who are upset with the umpire for making the case that coaching

chair and continued to berate Ramos.

Amongst her persistent demands for apologies, she added, “You will never, ever, ever be on another court of mine as long as you live. You are the liar.” Just before heading back out to the court Williams added “You stole a point from me, you’re a thief too.”

Within moments of that, Ramos assessed a third code violation, this time citing “verbal abuse” which resulted in a game penalty. This is a controversial ruling by Ramos and perhaps a lot of other chair umpires would not have reacted the same way.

Before making the knee jerk reaction of labeling Ramos’ move sexist, one should take a look at his track record.

Over just the past few years, Ramos has had similar run-ins with male stars like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and

Andy Murray.

These were situations where players were furious with perhaps some touchy code violations called on them. Nevertheless, none of them carried on to the extent which Williams did.

Referees and umpires are people too.

Though we’d like them to be consistent across the board, that simply is not the case.

In baseball, strike zones differ between home plate umpires. In basketball, referees have different tolerance levels on how much mouthing off a player can do before they’re assessed a technical foul. In this case, it is clear that Ramos is a no nonsense umpire, unconcerned with making exceptions for top ranked players in big matches.

Sure, John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors got away with saying some bad things decades ago, but these are guys who are probably remembered more for what they said and did between points, rather than the combined 15 majors between them.

Likewise, McEnroe was disqualified from the 1990 Australian open for a code of conduct violation, so he’s had his fair share of discipline dished out as well.

Serena Williams is undoubtedly one of the best to ever step foot on the tennis court.

What she has brought to the game over the past 20 years is unrivaled and can never be taken from her.

When her career is all said and done, this will be merely a blip on the radar and she’ll be remembered for what got her to this point.

Her fierce competitiveness, relentless work ethic and all that came with it will be talked about for generations. But on this subject, Serena shouldn’t be celebrated nor revered.

Depression by a thousand cuts

Why depression rates are going up and what to do about it JACK CONVERY ’20 Guest Columnist Depression is something that can be described as an emotional pit, an experience that can feel like Hell on earth.

Unlike other illnesses that seem to be decreasing in frequency as we become more technologically and medically advanced, the numbers of those with depression continues to increase.

And the primary target of this increase?

Kids between the ages of 12 and 17 years old and adults between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. Along with increased depression rates, those age groups are also reporting experiencing higher overall stress levels.

Why is this the case? It could be that there are better tools at measuring stress.

There is a theory known as the diathesis stress model which hypothesizes that after a certain amount of stress is experienced by an organism, that organism can develop a disorder, such as depression.

An old saying goes “death by a thousand cuts” and those thousand little stressors we experience daily can build up over time to aid in the development of a disorder such as depression.

This extra stress from the standards and “norms” of society experienced by the younger generations, coupled with the ability to negatively reinforce perceptions of ourselves through technology, is what causes the higher rates of depression.

Twitter and any other social media platform that is popular.

While these platforms allow us to share our everyday life with family and friends, for a good number of users this compulsory sharing system breeds certain expecta-

Younger kids and teens don’t understand that they don’t have to play into this carefully curated display because they’ve never experienced a world without these expectations of perfection.

Or it could be that there are changes in the way we identify depression. Both are very likely candidates, but I think the issue is much deeper and deviously entangled in our society’s obsession of self-worth and technology.

Our own views of the world and the way technology manipulates that view is what leads to the increased amount of stress which aids in the development of increased depression rates.

Because technology has become a necessity and is available to more people, children and teens have gotten more access to it as well. This access is obtained through Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook,

tions. You are forced to look and act a certain way. You carefully select the pictures you want and edit those pictures in a ritualistic manner before posting.

What does this mean? People look more attractive than they are, people look “cooler” than they are and people look more fun than they actually are.

Younger kids and teens don’t understand that they don’t have to play into this carefully curated display because they’ve never experienced a world without these expectations of perfection. This causes stress and unconsciously makes you feel worse about yourself because you might

think “Everyone is better looking than me, cooler than me and having more fun than me.”

It can't simply be social media’s expectation of social perfection that is causing raised stress levels and increased rates of depression in younger adults.

Nor is it just striving for the perfect life online, it is the feeling of irrelevance that comes from that.

With technology in play, we can constantly reinforce the mentality that we aren’t good enough and who we are is irrelevant.

Constantly being exposed to people who seem to be doing something better than you either in sports, school, or your career, we begin to compare ourselves to others and wonder “Why am I not there yet?” This self-doubt adds a lot of unnecessary stress.

The best thing to do now is prevent the depression rate from rising by helping people cope with the stress and understand that who they are matters. This can be done by understanding and appreciating individuality.

Compare yourselves to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.

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"All the women in me are tired" How Nayyirah Waheed and Ella Mai are my therapist after hours TAICHA MORIN ’20 Assistant Opinions Editor Lately, I feel so numb, outof-it and exhausted. Not just the physical kind of exhaustion.

The kind of exhaustion where you can sleep all day, but wake up feeling like your soul and mind still need another eight hours of rest.

Before former Assistant Provost of Inclusion and Diversity, Dr. Nixon’s departure from St. Joe’s, she gifted me with a collection of poems by Nayyirah Waheed called “Salt.”

The feelings I could not put into words for quite some time, Waheed was able to describe in 7 simple, but profound words: “All the women in me are tired.”

The plurality of women in this phrase which clearly refers to an individual, seems peculiar. However, Waheed was on to something that resonates with many women, including me.

Every ounce of the women in me are so tired.

The daughter, the friend, the sister, the student, the cousin, the niece, the granddaughter, the Resident Assistant, the intern, the Assistant Opinions Editor, the “star,” the "one who has-it-together,” the role model, the young woman, the black woman. The list goes on.

“We” are tired.

It took me a while, but Waheed’s words made me recognize that I ignored my exhaustion. I used fuel I barely had to be more and do more in hopes that people would notice, care and be proud of me.

Subconsciously, I was driven by what felt innate. I felt I had to be strong, work hard and sacrifice for the sake of everyone and everything. However I now know that these

where the only option was to be strong.

These feelings made me wait and hope for someone to give me permission to not be okay, but I never received it.

So, for once, I gave myself the permission to not be fine, to feel and to cry. Now, I spend most of my time in my room naked, alone and in my element. I ignore phone calls, text messages and emails that require me to be everywhere and do everything.

The world was forcing us into a corner where the only option was to be strong. things are not innate but acquired.

I grew up around some of the strongest women I know. My grandma, mom and aunts never expressed exhaustion nor tiredness or at least I never got to see it.

“Met fanm sou ou,” a Haitian saying which roughly translates “woman up” became my mantra at a young age.

When I watched TV, I never saw women express fatigue. They were either hardworking moms like Tisha from "My Wife and Kids" or hard working career women like Mary Jane from "Being Mary Jane."

Over time that expectation was translated to me and I believed I ought be the same. I felt like the world was forcing us into a corner

Instead, I take time to be here, present with myself, my thoughts and my feelings.

Waheed helped me acknowledge how I feel, but I could never put into words what I want from the the world, my surroundings and myself. It wasn’t until 4 a.m., as I stared at this blank document for almost three hours, that something inside told me to play Ella Mai’s song, “Naked.”

I’ve listened to this song so many times, but in this moment I heard the lyrics clearer than ever.

She opens singing about stripping herself of clothes and make-up and says “But what if I told you. There's nothing I want more in this world than somebody who loves me naked.”

Nakedness in this song has a dual meaning, a physical one and a metaphorical one.

I understand the desire to just be loved no matter how you look.

On the other hand, metaphorically, if I stripped myself of all my titles, achievements, extracurriculars, intellect, if I was vulnerable and imperfect, just simply Taicha, would people love me? Would they see me?

I ask myself these questions all the time.

Most of the time, I feel like a means to end, surrounded by so many people, but at the same time so alone and invisible.

Even when I outwardly say I’m not fine, I’m graced with invalidating responses like: “Get it together,” “You’ll be fine,” “Get out of your head.” These are all not so gentle reminders of my childhood mantra to “woman up.”

Once again, I find myself forced by the world into a corner in which my only option is to be strong. But this time I can’t be. I don’t have the energy to be okay for others.

It’s suffocating.

Today, I find myself fighting to let go of the idea that my strength is found in my perfection, while learning to embrace myself “naked.”

I acknowledge that “All the women in me are tired” but find hope as I turned the page to another of Waheed’s poems which states “ It is being honest about my pain that makes me invincible.”

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Let FREEdom ring

When to get into museums for (almost) free One-time offers Smithsonian Magazine will host Museum Day on Sept. 22, in which participating museums offer free admission to all of thier patrons. The African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences are among the institutes taking part in this event.

Campus Philly will host College Night at the Barnes on Nov. 9 starting at 7 p.m. for students with a valid ID. This event will allow guests free admission to every exhibit and enjoy live music and free food.

EMILY GRAHAM ’20 Lifestyle Editor Philadelphia offers endless attractions, but on a college budget many of us don’t get to take full advantage of the city we currently reside in.

While you may shy away from the expensive museums, there are many opportunities throughout the year to visit places in the city for free or at a significant discount.

Completely cost-free On the first Sunday of every month, the Barnes Foundation offers free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first-come firstserve basis. Tickets give visitors full access to the museum and special events.

While the rotating events are geared towards families, students can still take this chance to explore the rest of the museum.

As a Philadelphia university, St. Joe’s students can enjoy free admission to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum any day of the week. All you have to do is show your student ID at the door.

The Woodmere Art Museum, a 19th century mansion-turned-gallery dedicated to Philadelphia artists, also offers free access to students with a valid ID. This museum is located in Chestnut Hill.

The Franklin Institute hosts free community nights one day each month starting

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts is located on Arch Street (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

at 5 p.m. Visitors have access to the permanent exhibits and special interactive events that vary each time. The next community night date is Oct. 16.

Old City, Fairmount and Fishtown highlight their local artists by hosting open houses on the first Friday of each month.

Art galleries open their doors for free to all from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pay what you wish On the first Sunday of every month and every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., the Philadelphia Museum of Art of-

fers “pay what you wish” admission. While this is less expensive than their usual $14 student tickets, there is a minimum requirement of one cent, so it is not technically free.

However, it is always free to run up the famous Rocky steps and take a picture with the statue.

The Rodin Museum also abides by the pay what you wish model with a one cent minimum, but it encourages a suggested donation of $7 for students. This offer is available every day. The outdoor portion of the museum, however, is free all the time.

Standard student discounts If you cannot attend a museum on the given days when it is free, many of them offer year-round student discounts.

The Barnes Foundation: $5.

Eastern State Penitentiary: $10.

African American Museum in Philadelphia: $10.

National Museum of American Jewish History: $12.

National Constitution Center: $13.

Museum of the American Revolution: $17.

Discount information can be found on industry museums’ websites.

Although all these sites may seem expensive at first glance, there are always special events and discounts for students that can lighten the cost and allow you to experience all that Philadelphia has to offer.

The hobby of ice cream

Manayunk shop combines ice cream and video games KAITLYN PATTERSON ’20 Page Designer What started as a childhood friendship, a love for video games and a hobby born from a wedding gift has turned into an ice cream shop in Manayunk.

The Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory, located at 4369 Main St., opened its doors to the public in March of 2017.

Philadelphia natives and longtime friends Chris Maguire and Steve Wright Jr. own the shop and serve various homemade ice cream flavors and sundaes.

“I’ve made ice cream as a hobby ever since I got married,” Maguire said.

Maguire, a former web developer, received an ice cream maker as a wedding gift in 2011. After trial and error, experimentation and research, he began to make successful batches of ice cream.

From there, he decided to try to make a living out of his hobby.

Wright also left behind a different career to pursue the ice cream business. Before helping Maguire open Tubby Robot, Wright worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services doing work in child abuse cases and daycare licensure.

“While it was good work morally, I felt like it was not great on my mind,” Wright said. “Being able to open the ice cream shop where I can bring smiles to people’s faces, especially children, really reenergized me.”

Maguire and Wright run the shop as a collaborative team, making the ice cream

together and bouncing ideas off each other.

The Tubby Robot has everything from classic flavors like chocolate, vanilla and mint chocolate chip to extravagant sundaes like the Belgian Waffle Sundae, the Ice Cream Hoagie and the Banana Split. Every option is homemade.

The handcrafted ice cream isn’t the only thing that draws people into the shop.

As customers enjoy their frozen treat, they are invited to play arcade games for free. The games change every week and include classics like Donkey Kong and PacMan. “I wanted to combine my two favorite things in life which are ice cream and video games,” Maguire said. “So an ice cream parlor where you can play video games seemed like a pretty good place to me.”

Since the pair did not have much space to work with inside the shop, they got creative. Stools line a bar that faces the window to an alley.

In the alleyway hangs the “wall-O-vision” where games are displayed on projector screens. Customers can sit at the bar and play the games using homemade joysticks.

To go along with the vintage game theme, a mosaic of tiles behind the ice cream counter, which Maguire crafted himself, created pixelated images that resemble old video games.

“I wanted to put a lot of myself into it,” Maguire said. “If you’re going to spend all your time working on a business, it better be something you love.”

The Tubby Robot utilizes the alley space next to the shop in Manayunk to display games (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

Since its opening in 2017, the community surrounding the shop has been supportive, according to Maguire.

“We’ve got a cast of a hundred, at least, regulars who we see every single week,” Maguire said.

Jacinta Nguyen ’20 visited Tubby Robot last year, shortly after the shop opened.

During her visit, she enjoyed a scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream.

“It’s really cool how they make the ice cream,” Nguyen said. “And customer service is really great.”

Whether you want a simple scoop of chocolate ice cream or an extravagant sundae with gooey chocolate syrup, Tubby Ro-

bot has something for everyone.

For ice cream in a cup, prices range from $4 to $9. In a cone, one scoop is $4.50 and two is $6.50, with toppings $0.75 each.

Hand-crafted sundaes vary in price from $7 to $13.50, depending on the type and size. There are 16 different ice cream flavors available, as well as six custom sundaes.

The Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“I think that everyone should try it out at least once,” Nguyen said. “It’s an experience.”

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A Philly original

The history of the first Jim’s Steaks ALEXA POLLICE ’21 Hawk Staff While many cheesesteak fanatics are familiar with Jim’s Steaks on South Street, they may not know that the original Jim’s is just a 10-minute drive from campus.

Richard Foronjy ’19 said his first experience eating at the original Jim’s Steaks with his St. Joe’s roommates was, in one word, “awesome.”

“It is very small, like one table along the wall and stools,” Foronjy said. “We were all sitting in a line facing the wall and eating

David Simms prepares a cheesesteak.

our cheesesteaks. It was just a fun moment and memory that we all shared.”

The original Jim’s Steaks, located at 431 North 62nd Street in a West Philadelphia residential neighborhood of rowhomes, has been open since 1939.

Jim’s stands out on the corner with black brick walls and tile around the door. A large neon sign welcomes diners to “Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies” with an arrow pointing towards the entrance.

Inside, the counter is an arm’s distance from the ordering station. Three stools sit below the counter and a TV plays the news. An old Jim’s-themed clock hangs above the entrance to the kitchen.

Similar to the way that St. Joe’s students discovered it, David Simms, one of Jim’s employees, stumbled upon the hidden gem.

“I found out about this place through a mutual friend of my father’s,” Simms said.

“He has been coming here for years. I grew up in Bryn Mawr, the Main Line, I didn’t know about this place. I didn’t know it was the historical place it is.”

The original restaurant also used to serve as the home of its namesake, Jim, who started the steak shop with his wife, Millie.

That shop was open 24 hours at one point, according to Simms.

“We used to have a sign up here that had a little flyer that said ‘Come to Jim’s for one of Jim’s steaks and one of Millie’s Italian specials,’” Simms said. “She would make the hoagies and he would make the steaks.”

Jim’s Steaks sits on North 62nd Street, close to the West Campus apartments (Photos by Alexa Pollice ’21).

In 1976, Jim’s opened a second location on South Street to compete with cheesesteak rivals, Pat’s and Geno's.

An original Jim’s cheesesteak, handed to you piping hot in a wrapper and brown paper bag, will set you back $8.75, but loyal customers say it’s worth every penny.

Flavorful meat, cheese and whatever toppings you desire are stuffed between a soft Amoroso roll.

Although Jim’s provides a simple steak

for customers to eat, the small space forces people to make memories, while discovering the history of the famous restaurant.

Brendan Fallon ’20, another frequent patron of Jim’s, agreed that eating at the original restaurant with his friends is a special experience.

“If I’m ever going to 62nd Street, it is with the same group of guys and it’s always a lot of fun and a spur of the moment decision,” Fallon said.

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Eat, drink and be merry Restaurants to take your family to during HawkFest Prices vary between dishes, with a classic cheesesteak costing $8.95 and a traditional “Pete-zza” that could serve the whole family for $11.95.

More expensive entrees, including lobster and crab, are in the $15 to $25 range.

An order of crab fries with two sides of the special cheese sauce is only $5.95.

EMILY GRAHAM ’20 Lifestyle Editor With HawkFest weekend quickly approaching, many of us may be scrambling to plan for our family’s arrival. One of the most pressing questions we’ll need to answer is where to eat.

HawkFest is one of the few chances students get to go off-campus and be treated to a nice meal, but finding a restaurant that will please the whole family isn’t always easy.

Here are a few suggestions for popular, family-friendly restaurants located near campus that everyone can agree on.

El Limón Taqueria El Limón is a Mexican restaurant with a wide variety of dishes on the menu, from basics like nachos and quesadillas to more original items like tacos dorados and tortas.

The restaurant advertises authentic Mexican food, right down to the Mexican soda bottles.

The diverse menu will appeal to both the picky eaters and risk-takers in the family, with their tacos on homemade tortillas being a safe choice for everyone.

The closest location to campus is the Ardmore restaurant, at 61 West Lancaster Ave. There are also seven other sites, giving you flexibility with your travel time.

Prices vary depending on the dish, with $2.75 per taco and larger entrees ranging from $6.50 to $12.95.

Winnie’s Manayunk Winnie’s Manayunk is a great spot for a

Winnie’s Manayunk serves breakfast, brunch and dinner (Photo by Emily Graham ’20).

brunch-loving family. The restaurant offers a combination of sweet and savory meals, from creme brulee french toast to avocado toast.

While brunch is served daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Winnie’s also has a dinner menu, with kale salad and baja fish tacos among the options.

Winnie’s location on Main Street makes it a convenient choice for our Manayunk residents to take their families. For students who live on-campus, it is only about 15 minutes away.

The higher prices put Winnie’s out of budget for most college students, but a special occasion like HawkFest is the perfect opportunity to try it out.

The “crowd favorites” on the menu range

from $12 to $14, but classic choices like pancakes, waffles and french toast each cost $9.

Chickie’s and Pete’s For families looking to get a true taste of Philadelphia but have already had their fair share of cheesesteaks, Chickie’s and Pete’s is an alternative. Their famous crab fries are a must-have for anyone visiting the city.

In addition to the fries, the restaurant serves classic American food, including burgers, wings and pizza.

The closest spot is in Drexel Hill, around 20 minutes from campus. However, there are locations throughout the Philadelphia area, giving you an excuse to head into Center City and sight-see along the way.

Hope’s Cookies If your family is known for having a big sweet tooth, you may want to skip dinner and go right to dessert.

Hope’s Cookies serves both homemade cookies and ice cream. There are 22 cookie flavors, with timeless classics like chocolate chip and seasonal specials like pumpkin.

Customers can also opt for ice cream in a cup or cone or an ice cream sandwich made with two cookies of your choice.

Hope’s Cookies is located at 1125 West Lancaster Ave. in Rosemont, Pa., just under 20 minutes from campus.

Additionally, if your family prioritizes convenience, the shop shares its space with a Snap Custom Pizza, making it a prime destination for dinner and dessert all at once.

Customers can order a dozen cookies or individual cookies, as well as ice cream and milkshakes, which vary in price. Most individual items come in under $5.

These options will serve as great alternatives to Larry’s Steaks, Landmark Americana and the City Avenue restaurants that we’ve all been to many times.

HawkFest is a good chance to venture outside of the campus shuttle route and find your new favorite restaurant.

Horoscopes Aries

Remember to take care of yourself this week in all spheres of life – work, love and mentality. Improving your health and self-care can have good results in both your school life and relationships. Channel your energy into the tasks you need to get done, as well as your love of self and others.

Taurus

Venus is in motion, giving you an extra sense of power this week. Be aware of what’s going on in your personal relationships and don’t let your ego get in the way of meeting others’ needs as well as your own. Remember that if you are struggling, you can rely on those around you to help.

Gemini

This week could be your time to shine.

The movements of Mercury will help you release your stress in order to improve different areas of your life including school work, concentration and maybe even a new hobby.

With a little hard work and focus, you may find success in all your endeavors.

Cancer

This is the perfect time to enjoy your personal relationships with friends, families or significant others. Emotions may be high, but use this time to communicate and ease existing tension. Strengthening your personal relationships will improve all areas of your life.

Leo

You may feel confident with both your social interactions and your efforts in work, but be aware of any insecurities and loss of control. Tough times may be on the horizon, but try not to lose hope. Stay optimistic and try to grow from these experiences and it will pay off in the end.

Virgo

Take some time to reflect on your dreams and interests. You may discover something that will make you happy or hopeful for the future. Take advantage of this motivation and use it to achieve everything that’s on your mind. This is your season, so make the most of it.

Libra

You may feel the need to rush through things, but remember to slow down this week and be more intentional in both your work life and love life. Consider what your priorities are before taking any big risks. At the end of the week, you’ll enter a promising new season.

Scorpio

There may be some challenges ahead, but do not be discouraged or give up on your plans. Remember to be honest with yourself and others to try to overcome any obstacle that comes your way. Think clearly and focus on your goals to make it through the week.

Sagittarius

You might find yourself in a leadership position in the coming week, but don’t crack under the newfound pressure. It may seem like a big responsibility at first, but keep your head held high. If you prepare yourself for upcoming events, you’ll be able to handle yourself with confidence and grace.

Capricorn

With the new season approaching, you may discover a burst of practical energy. It’s time to focus and work hard, as an exciting opportunity could be around the corner.

Face this chance with courage and excitement. If you are thoughtful and attentive, you are sure to succeed.

Aquarius

Many new possibilities will confront you this week, so keep an open mind. You may be tempted by the movement of Mars to make bold moves but be cautious. You do not want to jump to conclusions. Think before you act, but follow creativity when it calls and everything will go smoothly.

Pisces

Your planet, Neptune, is in retrograde, so this may have an effect on your mood.

Acknowledge any self-doubt, confusion or discouragement when it hits you. If you can face these difficulties directly, you can overcome them and focus on what really matters to you.

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A night of laughter Sara Schaefer performs at SUB’s Comedy and Cookies CELIA HEGARTY ’21 Special to The Hawk Award-winning comedian, writer and MTV talk show host, Sara Schaefer performed an hour-long set at the first of the Student Union Board’s (SUB) Comedy and Cookies series on Sept. 15.

The event was held in The Perch, where SUB provided milk and cookies from Insomnia Cookies.

Schaefer, who received two Emmy Awards for the blogs she wrote while working for NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” based many of her punchlines on her personal life experiences.

“I think self-deprecation is my way in with the crowd usually,” Schaefer said. “They want to know who you are.”

Schaefer’s repertoire included jokes about bodily functions, including a time when she was unable to control her bladder in a grocery store and ended up wetting herself while waiting in the check-out line.

She said she had to return to the same grocery store because it was the closest one she could walk to from her apartment in her New York neighborhood.

These personal stories resonated with Cassidy Robbins ’21, who said she enjoyed Schaefer’s style of humor.

“When she talked about personal stories in New York, they were relatable,” Robbins said. “She told the story about her peeing her pants, I was dying of laughter since she made something frowned-upon so hilarious.”

Shannon Scimecca ’20, chair of SUB’s Late Night, said SUB wanted to bring a performer who would attract a crowd.

Previous Comedy and Cookies performers included Daniel Franzese and Eric O’Shea, but SUB wanted to feature someone who would represent female comedians.

“We decided to bring her [Schaefer] here, mostly because a lot of our comedians in the past have only been guys,” Scimecca said.

Schaefer tried to connect with the audience by talking about current anxieties and divisiveness in the world and what she thinks is an increased sensitivity that people feel about these subjects.

“I’ve been working on ‘How do I make those topics funny without making the audience feel like they’re being attacked,’” Schaefer said. “That’s not my style.”

Kasey Yunghans ’21 said she enjoyed the relatable nature of Schaefer's jokes and stories, because they reminded Yunghans of her own life.

“My favorite part was when she was talking about a typical girl's dorm room,”

Yunghans said. “She was literally describing me when she talked about girls who have inspirational quotes on a rustic piece of driftwood in multiple fonts hanging in their room.”

Although Dylan Kaytes ’21 came in halfway through the performance, he said he still enjoyed the show.

“My favorite part was getting to sit around with good people and listen to good jokes by a funny comedian,” Kaytes said.

“And eat cookies and milk.”

Schaefer is currently on a tour that includes many college campuses.

She said that one of her goals is to get students to become interested in live comedy and learn not to take themselves too seriously.

“Sometimes if you see something that makes you really upset, maybe there’s a way to laugh about it,” Schaefer said. “So, if we can learn to laugh at ourselves, things would be a lot better.”

Sara Schaefer performs a stand-up comedy act in The Perch (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

Crossword: Hawk Hill trivia Across 2. Many students participate in this week-long service program during spring break.

4. The ___ School of Business has many highly rated programs, such as risk management and insurance.

7. The latin word for "the more," which can be found on flags around campus, encourages students to live greater.

8. St. Joe's has its beginning on this alley next to St. Joseph's Church in Center City.

12. Over 20 percent of students are members of one of the branches of this organization, which are distinguished by different letters.

13. The Office of ___ and Diversity is one way in which St. Joe's promotes caring for the whole person.

Down 1. This building bears the name of the first president of St. Joe's.

3. This acronym includes academic programs in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

5. Jim ___ ’58 served as St. Joe's first mascot in 1955.

6. This shade of red is one of St. Joe's colors.

8. The campus ministry house, among other locations across campus, bears this name.

9. This arena is the home of the Hawks basketball teams.

10. This prominent building is the newest of the first-year dorms.

11. St. Joe's is one of 28 of these universities in the United States founded by the Society of Jesus.

Sudoku

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Learning from adversity

St. Joe's men's soccer falls to Manhattan University RYAN MULLIGAN ’21 Assistant Sports Editor The St. Joe’s men’s soccer team started their weekend with a 2-0 loss at Manhattan University on Sept. 15. A late push from the Jaspers was enough to sink the Hawks who were coming off a historic outing against Navy, beating them for the first time in program history.

“We know that we can play with a lot of good programs,” Head Coach Don D’Ambra said. “We’re doing a lot more good than bad this year. We didn’t have our best game today so we just have to make sure we get back to doing what works well for us and playing the way we’re capable of playing.”

With the Saturday night loss, St. Joe’s sits at 4-3 on the season, which is enough for fourth place in the Atlantic 10. Manhattan outshot the Hawks 17-7 and freshman goalkeeper Joe Boehm made two big saves in the first half before Manhattan found the back of the net twice in the second half.

The freshman took a veteran mindset looking at the week as a whole.

“Tonight probably wasn’t one of our better performances but I think going forward we’ll look to build more off of the Navy game,” Boehm said. “Defensively we’re bought in and we’re getting in the right mindset and obviously tonight just may have been an off night.”

Redshirt junior captain Mike Fornaro, who anchored the defense in the 2-0 shutout over Navy, also looked to focus on the positive takeaways from the week.

“We’re still a pretty young team, so a lot of it’s a learning curve, figuring things out heading into the A-10,” Fornaro said. “We’re happy with how things are going. We can’t hold our heads down, we just have to keep working and move onto next week.”

Manhattan scored first on a free kick before scoring another breakaway goal for insurance which D’Ambra said “took the wind out of our sails a little bit.” Fornaro however, looked at it as a lesson in composure and resiliency.

“For us it’s learning to deal with adversity,” Fornaro said. “You can never get too high, you can never get too low. In sports you’re going to win games maybe you shouldn’t have and you’re going to lose games you thought you should’ve won. We have to keep moving forward with it and attack each week like it’s a new week.”

The Hawks will undoubtedly be excited for this week, as they return to Sweeney Field, where they are undefeated this year.

“The guys love playing at home, playing in front of the crowd,” D’Ambra said.

The players agreed that there is something special about playing on Hawk Hill.

“We’re looking forward to coming home, getting the support of the home crowd,” Boehm said. “Playing in front of your school and in front of your friends and family, it amps you up in a way that going on the road can’t do. We want to get another nice win under our belt and hopefully we can do that with the help of our fans coming out.”

After their two hard fought contests

Freshman goalkeeper Joseph Boehm secures the ball and looks downfield (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

this week, the team will look to rebound against Virginia Military Institute on Sept.

19 before heading to Fairfield University on Sept. 22.

“That’s a game we’re really keying on winning,” Fornaro said. “Hopefully we keep that streak going at home and get a win going into the weekend.”

While the Hawks came out of the

week 1-1, they learned a lot about themselves as a team.

“We were up two goals against Navy and down two goals tonight, but the team never said quit,” Boehm said. “I think that tells us something about ourselves and that shows a belief and a willingness to win and push forward. That’s something I love to see and would love to build off of.”

High hopes

Tonya Botherway looks to help defend the A-10 title RYAN MULLIGAN ’21 Assistant Sports Editor On a team brimming with talent, freshman forward Tonya Botherway has already found a way to emerge as the leading goal scorer for the St. Joe’s field hockey team.

Botherway, who is from Auckland, New Zealand, has scored six goals in six games for the defending Atlantic 10 Champions. The team is ranked 14th nationally. Botherway was named the A-10 Rookie of the Week on Sept. 10. She currently ranks third in goals in the A-10 and fourth in points.

“What’s great about Tonya is that she has brought the energy to make a difference on the field from the first day,” Head Coach Lynn Farquhar said.

The energy Farquhar speaks of has produced results. In Botherway’s debut for the Hawks, she scored her first goal and hasn’t looked back since. She’s tallied a goal in all but one of her games. She scored two in the Hawks’ victory over Big 5 rival University of Pennsylvania.

“A lot of it is about being in the right place at the right time,” Botherway said.

“Then my teammates allow me to get my shots away and hopefully score the goal.”

For Botherway, being in the right place also means being a long way from home. She grew up in New Zealand and transitioning

Freshman forward Tonya Botherway poses on Ellen Ryan Field (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

to freshman year meant adjusting to a completely different culture. Her unique situation brought on challenges that most college freshmen do not have to face, but Botherway has proved she is up to the task.

“Coming from New Zealand, there’s a different environment and the style of hockey was quite different than at home,” Botherway said. “Everyone plays at such a high work rate here, which is really cool to see.”

Again, Botherway was quick to credit the role her teammates played in easing

her transition.

“Everyone’s been welcoming which has made the adjustment a lot easier for me thankfully,” Botherway said. “Especially the girls on the hockey team, they’ve been really helpful towards everything.”

Botherway’s bond with her teammates is not lost on Farquhar who witnesses the benefits of this relationship both on and off the field.

“Tonya has really connected with the rest of the team and played well off of oth-

ers which has been key to the success she’s had so far,” Farquhar said. “She has also done a really good job of focusing on field hockey and balancing the workload that comes with being a college student.”

With the adjustment period behind her, Botherway is now comfortable in a new country with a new team. She her sights set on doing whatever she can to continue the Hawks’ recent string of success.

“We’re all really excited to try to win the A-10 again,” Botherway said. “But at the moment we’re taking each game one at a time and doing what we can to win.”

Farquhar has the same mindset. The team has reached its highest national ranking in program history. Despite the record setting season, neither Botherway nor Farquhar’s ultimate goal has wavered.

“It’s exciting and it’s an honor to be recognized, but there is still work to be done,” Farquhar said. “It’s about the conference championship. We have multiple goals for the season and none of them have to do with the national ranking. It’s about the end goal, which is the conference.”

After falling to Duke on Sept. 16, a game that Botherway called an opportunity to see where they are as a team, The Hawks will come back home on Sept. 21 to play James Madison University.

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Together they build A young St. Joe's women's rugby team looks to build momentum MICHAEL DROOGAN ’19 Special to The Hawk The St. Joe’s women’s rugby program puts a great deal of value on their team mentality.

“We move as one. The scrum moves all together, as one,” Head Coach Corey Phalen said as he gathered the team together after practice at Curran Field.

It is a phrase commonly used around rugby circles, but for the women’s rugby team it holds a much deeper meaning.

After losing a majority of their squad, the team returned last fall with just four players left on the roster. Captain and lock senior Alyssa Lamont along with senior flyhalf Megan Lynott took it upon themselves to keep the team together.

“We did a lot of recruiting on campus,” Lynott said. “We went to the activities fair and had a lot of girls sign up.

Coach Phalen also has a lot of contacts in the Rugby program. So we are working to get younger girls experience and an interest in rugby.”

With an influx of freshmen, the team was up to 18 players by the beginning of the spring season and after a slow start, they came together and won a tournament cup. The freshman class filled a much needed void for the team.

Lynott said they brought an eagerness to learn and a natural athleticism that accelerated the rebuilding process.

“I came here as a freshman never

Seniors from left to right Alyssa Lamont, Sarah Lathrop and Megan Lynott (Photo courtesy of Rose Barrett ’20).

even hearing of rugby before, but I saw the boys’ game and decided to join,” said sophomore scrum half Cierra Weathersby.

“I came to the first practice and Corey [Phalen] was so welcoming. He’s very patient and emphasizes learning.”

Phalen, who also coaches Downingtown Rugby, said that he embraces the new talent and appreciates the opportunity to coach a women’s team.

“It’s fun, they learn faster,” Phalen said. “Boys, they never listen. You just say one thing and they go. Girls, they need to know everything step by step until they do something.”

Phalen also gives a lot of credit to the school in aiding women’s rugby, despite its designation as a club team.

“This year they’re getting strength training from the training staff,” Phalen said. “You see ‘club’ and you think they don’t care, but it’s been nothing but support.”

The team has benefited from the men’s club as well. Sophomore scrum half Erin Saggese emphasized how having a successful men’s team to look up to has been a great motivator for them.

Lynott also mentioned the family atmosphere that the girls have formed in their time together.

“We definitely have a close bond as team,” Lynott said. “We see each other everyday, we practice together, watch film together, so that bond is definitely there.”

In addition to Lamont, Saggese credits flyhalf Lynott and senior hooker Sarah Lathrop for leading the team in practices.

“We’re looking to do well in the regular season and after that, hopefully, the playoffs,” Phalen said.

Making history Grace Bendon sets school record in wins SAM BRITT ’20 Assistant Sports Editor St. Joe’s women’s soccer senior goalkeeper Grace Bendon is now unmatched.

After the team’s win on Sunday over Cornell University, Bendon now holds the women's soccer school record for career wins with 23. After sitting down with Bendon though, there would be no way of telling.

“Honestly, I had no idea that I was even close,” Bendon said. “The bigger goal for me is to win the A-10 for the team. I don’t think there is pressure from wanting to break the record, it is more that if we do what we have to do, everyone gets an accomplishment.”

Off the field, Bendon keeps a nonchalant demeanor.

“They say goalkeepers are crazy,” Bendon said. “I’m pretty even keel for the most part. I think it’s funny when I do step on the field, people that haven’t seen me play are always surprised how vocal I am.”

On the field, Bendon assumes her role as a captain and is one of the players the Hawks turn to for leadership.

Junior goalkeeper Cameron Perrot

said Bendon is constantly leading the team in cheers and hyping everyone up before the game.

“On the field she is very demanding,” Perrot said. “She wants the best out of everyone. She knows when you are at your best and when you are not so she is always trying to get people to that next level. She is a good teammate because it is all from the heart.”

As both a veteran presence and the last line of defense, Bendon holds a lot of responsibility on the field. The importance of having someone as steady as Bendon in the net is not lost on Head Coach Jess Mannella.

“She changes the entire level of our game” Mannella said. “To be able to have confidence in your keeper allows us to control a lot of numbers in our attack. On defense, we can let shots come from further out because we know that she can handle it. We can play a certain way because she is so good.”

As she enters her senior year, Bendon cannot believe how special her journey has been. She struggled to find another moment in her life to compare to playing for St. Joe’s.

“There is no comparison,” Bendon said. “From top to the bottom, from

Senior Grace Bendon punts the ball downfield in a game against Bucknell (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

the teammates up to the coaches, the friendships, the lessons, the soccer. The wins and the excitement and the downs where we experienced heartbreak, I would never compare it to anything else I have ever experienced.”

Bendon is now in her final season.

With the end of her career looming, there is some added pressure to make this season the most successful one yet.

“It is important to me because I think our class has worked really hard,” Bendon said. “When we came in, almost all of us started and got a lot of minutes. Not even just for me individually, but our class has worked super hard and we think we have had a huge role in turning the program around. We would love to go out on a very high note.”

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Bring it on

Cheer team ready for another year of competition SAM BRITT ’20 Assistant Sports Editor Standing in front of a packed house at Hagan Arena would be an anxiety inducing experience for most students. With the lights shining down and all of their peers in the stands, it’s a reasonable response.

For the St. Joe’s cheerleading team, this is where the fun begins.

“Game day is fun,” junior Tina Giordano said. “You have games once or twice a week and for me it is a good distraction from schoolwork. I get to go not think about anything outside of cheerleading and have fun with my friends while cheering on the school.”

Though cheering for the basketball team is a large part of what they do, it isn’t what drives the team. When the fun of the basketball performance ends, the pressure of competitive cheer begins.

"I have always been a competitive person," junior Emily O'Sullivan said. "So I thrive off of the butterflies in my stomach.”

The cheer team’s main goal for this season is to go out and compete. They want to show off the talent they have.

“Our goal for competition is to go out and do our best,” junior Maddy Bridges

St. Joe's cheerleading squad supports the men's basketball team in Hagan Arena (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

said. “Obviously we want to win, but we really want to put a routine on the mat that we feel good with so when we come off the mat we feel we did everything we could.”

The team’s competitive season started with a training camp alongside other Philadelphia area schools. It was both a chance to learn and interact with other squads as well as earn a bid for the National Champi-

onships in Daytona Beach.

“The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) come and sent a few instructors who taught us new stunts, new routines, new cheers and techniques,” Bridges said. “It helps us get ready for the season.”

Usually the team works out alone, but this year they decided to attend camp with other local teams.

“It was cool to see other schools who were there,” Giordano said. “Penn State club, Ryder, Drexel, La Salle. It is cool to be around schools that are close to us.”

The main reason for the change was the fact that attending this camp made St. Joe’s eligible for a bid for Nationals.

“The reason we had other teams come out is because we wanted to get a bid so they would pay for a certain amount of the cost to go to Daytona, where the national competition is,” Sullivan said. “We did a mini routine and at the end of the camp the NCA staff evaluates your team and decides what bid to give. We ended up getting bronze this year.”

The team is confident in the group of seniors they have to lead them this year.

The team has chosen to forego naming official captains and instead are letting the entire senior class take charge.

“They all have so much knowledge,” Sullivan said. “We have a lot of seniors and they have all been there the same amount of time so we feel comfortable going to any of them with anything.”

The cheer team will begin their competitions in February. Until then, they can be found under the bright lights of Hagan, having fun and fine tuning their routines.

Leading by example Junior men's cross country standout off to a strong start MATT DELEO ’21 Hawk Staff It’s early in the men’s cross-country season and junior Zach Michon has already excelled. Michon was named Atlantic 10 Performer of the Week on Tuesday Sept. 11.

He finished with a time of 26:20 in the 8.4k at the 2018 Penn State Spiked Shoe Invitational. He led the Hawks, taking eighth place in a field of 92 runners.

Michon said that his early success is a measuring point for him to improve on for the rest of season. Michon also mentioned that he wanted to use this race as away to get his bearings “When I finished I was excited to see some of our own guys very close behind showing how we closed our pack this year,” Michon said.

Graduate student and teammate Collin Crilly said that Michon is one of the most talented runners he has ever trained with.

“What impresses me most is his consistency day in and day out. He is always pushing us to do better,” Crilly said. “He never seems to have a bad race, which really impresses me the most.”

Michon’s consistency can be credited to the balance of his strong mental game and physical talent.

“This sport is half mental and half physical,” Michon said.“If you go in with a weak

mindset then you will fail because you’re going to give up, going to shorten your shred, do things to seek that relief from the pain of running.”

Michon also said the most important thing is to push yourself beyond any point you have been before.

“That is the main thing that your body

has not done before and one of the most rewarding parts of this sport,” Michon said.

“It is the only way to get to that level needed to have that hard mindset.”

Michon said that Crilly has influenced him throughout his career at St. Joe’s.

“He has been a great training partner over the past few years,” Michon said.

Left: Zach Michon leads the pack while competing for St. Joe's. Right: Zach Michon poses in his jersey (Photos courtesy of SJU Athletics).

“We are always challenging each other and pushing each other and making sure all our work gets done in the correct way.”

Michon also talked about how head coach Mike Glavin has pushed him to improve as a runner.

“He puts a lot of pressure on us, but I think its positive pressure,” Michon said.

“It makes us all aim high as far as goals and what we want to accomplish for the season.”

Glavin has worked with Michon for the past two years. He said Michon leads by talent and performance.

"He is a good person to follow.” Glavin said. "He is always doing the right thing and going in the right direction.”

Glavin also talked about the chemistry that’s present in this team’s culture.

“What we had this year has caught fire,” he said. “Students have all become a little more involved in the sport as a group, as opposed to the mentality of what can I [the individual] get out of it.”

Michon’s main goal is for the team to excel and compete for an Atlantic Ten Championship.

“Everyone is talking about winning an A-10 Championship this year, which is something we can accomplish,” Michon said “It won’t come easy, but I think everyone this year has the right mindset and it’s a great possibility.”

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HAWK SPORTS UPDATES NICK KARPINSKI ’21 Sports Editor

MEN'S GOLF

Cornell Invitational Results: 3rd Place Finish

@ Syracuse N.Y. vs. Duke University Sept. 16: St. Joe’s: 3 Duke University: 6

Redshirt Mike Fornaro ’20 shoots the ball at Sweeney Field (Photo courtesy of SJU Athletics).

FIELD HOCKEY

MEN'S SOCCER

@ Manhattan University Sept. 15: St. Joe’s: 0 Manhattan University: 2

WOMEN'S SOCCER MEN'S TENNIS

Home vs. Cornell University Sept. 16: St. Joe’s: 1 Cornell University: 0

Villanova Invitational Sept. 14-16 Results: Blue Draw: Won 5 of 9 contests White Draw: Won 2 of 6 contests

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Haverford Main Line Invitational (Sept. 14): T-4th/7 teams (149 points) Andre Fick ’19 hustles on the court (Photo by Luke Malanga ’20).

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

Women’s basketball announced 2018-19 season schedule

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Haverford Main Line Invitational (Sept. 14): 6th/6 teams (148 Points)

Samantha Mayers ’20 is pictured in stride (Photo courtesy of Tom Connelly).