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Mandeville addition on hold University has yet to match anonymous donation

HANNAH BARTLING ’16 Special to The Hawk

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espite an anonymous donor’s $10 million contribution to the university’s business school for a long-awaited addition to its main building, the project is on hold until the university can come up with an additional $15 million to continue, according to the school’s Dean.

“The building addition is on hold for now to focus on scholarships for students,” said Joseph A. DiAngelo, Ph.D., dean of the Haub School of Business, in regards to Mandeville Hall, which is home to the undergraduate and graduate programs of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business.

This shift of focus towards scholarship is part of the Magis Scholarship Initiative, a fundraising effort started by University President C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., ’72, during his first year at the university.

The construction delay, however, will allow the university to raise the funds that are needed to complete the project.

“The university is still cultivating do-

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nors,” DiAngelo said.

The proposed additional wing of Mandeville Hall was intended for faculty and programs of the Haub School of Business due to its recent growth, according to DiAngelo.

DiAngelo stated that when Mandeville Hall first opened, there were 1,300 undergraduate students and 50 faculty workers.

Today, there are 2,600 students and 86 faculty workers.

The graduate school has also increased from 600 students in 2000, DiAngelo’s first year, to 1,200 students today.

“I don’t see the numbers stopping here,” stated DiAngelo. “I’m expecting an increase to 2,800 undergraduate students or more within the next one to two years.”

The business school has also been funded in the past to provide means for increasing its programs due to the growing interest in the school.

“Since it’s opening, there’s been the addition of Academy Insurance, a $1 million grant for a Veteran’s Program, and a $270,000 grant for Family Business,” said DiAngelo.

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Faculty development changes: Conference travel funds reduced GARRETT MILEY ’15 Editor in Chief Faculty development funds are used to support Saint Joseph’s University faculty in their endeavors, whether that includes developing an online course or taking a sabbatical later in their career.

Along with other recent developments and changes regarding the new budget at St. Joe’s for fiscal year 2015, faculty development funding has been reduced.

“Faculty development funds are pretty extensive across the colleges and are provided in lots of different ways,” said Rosalind Reichard, Ph.D, interim provost. “For example, we have funds that provide for the support for faculty to develop online courses, we provide support for faculty to do research in the summer, we have sab-

baticals, which is very important to faculty development, [and] we have technology workshops. There are all kinds of faculty development money.”

And while there is still money available to faculty to support their efforts, one way in which many faculty members use their funds has been reduced. Faculty members now have less money available for traveling to conferences in order to present their research or work.

While the cuts were necessary on a departmental level in order to compensate for the budget shortfall of fiscal year 2014, Robert Moore, Ph.D, Faculty Senate president, says that the cuts in this area are “unfortunate” for faculty at this time.

“The deans were instructed to have the chairs of the departments submit ways that the budget could be cut, and depart-

mental budgets around here are not that big anyway, and there’s only so much that can be cut and one of the lines, one of the discretionary lines, is for faculty support…

It’s unfortunate, because on the one hand there’s increased pressure for faculty members to publish and to present their papers at conferences; at the same time, there are fewer resources to support them in doing this so you get things pulling in different directions,” Moore said.

According to Moore, the decrease in available funds for faculty to travel to conferences could possibly prevent the university from attracting and retaining faculty members.

“It could potentially be a deterrent, but my sense is that the job market out there, certainly for tenure-track, full time positions, is a difficult one and...in those

difficult circumstances you’re going to be willing to accept something a little bit less than what you might have otherwise wanted. But let’s say we’ve got two schools, Saint Joseph’s University and another one that’s roughly comparable. A person gets offers from each place, and one school says ‘We can give you this, that, and the other thing,’ and the other school says ‘Sorry, we can’t,’ well then we would lose that person, but that kind of situation I don’t think would really happen all that much.”

While Moore expresses concern over the current lack of funds, Reichard addresses the issue but states that there are plans in place to work toward a long-term solution to support faculty conference travel.

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Department of Public Safety Reports (Oct. 24-Oct. 30) October 24 Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a 2nd floor room in Pennbrook Apartments. Public Safety Officers and Residence Life responded to the room. A search of the room revealed a small amount of marijuana and a grinder. Philadelphia Police was notified and responded.

Community Standards was notified.

A Public Safety Officer was alerted that (3) juveniles were attempting to steal a bicycle from the parking lot of the ELS building.

Public Safety Offices and Philadelphia Police responded. All juveniles were detained.

Investigation is continuing.

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from the outside of Quirk Hall. Public Safety Officers and Residence Life responded. A search of the area revealed no signs of drugs or paraphernalia.

Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Pennsylvania State Police regarding issuing a citation to a Saint Joseph’s University student for underage drinking near the area of 54th & Woodbine Avenue. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by the Pennsylvania State Police regarding issuing a citation to a St. Joe’s student for underage drinking near the area of 56th & Overbrook Avenue.

Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified of (3) suspicious males near the Chapel. Public Safety Officers responded. A search of the area proved negative results.

October 25 Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of the McShain Residence Center. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified of loud music coming from a 1st floor apartment of the Pennbrook Apartments. Public Safety Officers responded. Music was turned down.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of loud music coming from a house in the 5300 block of Wynnefied Avenue. Philadelphia Police was notified and responded.

Music was turned down.

October 26 Public Safety was notified by the Pennsylvania State Police regarding issuing a citation to (2) St. Joe’s students for underage drinking near the area of 54th & Wynnefied Avenue. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to being approached by (2) suspects near the area of 54th & Woodbine Avenue. One of the suspects struck the student in the head, while the other suspect removed the student’s wallet. Student sus-

tained injury to his facial area. Suspects fled the area. Philadelphia Police were notified.

Incident is under investigation.

October 27 No incidents to report.

October 28 Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a 5th floor room in the LaFarge Residence Center. Public Safety Officers and Residence Life responded to the room. No sign of drugs were located, but several students had admitted to smoking marijuana earlier. Community Standards was notified.

October 29 No incidents to report.

October 30 Public Safety was notified by the Lower Merion Police regarding issuing a citation to (2) St. Joe’s students for underage drinking near the area of Belmont & City Avenue.

Community Standards notified.

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Business faculty discuss logistics Faculty of new addition raise concerns over lack of funds

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Claire Tedesco, ’15, president of University Student Senate, who was briefed on the plan during a recent Student Senate meeting, said the addition would benefit students.

“By expanding classroom space, it will be focusing on students,” said Tedesco. “We have the largest business school of any Jesuit University.”

Mandeville Hall, supported by many donors in the past such as Erivan K. Haub, John R. Post, and the USDA, has undergone numerous constructions since it was built in 1998, according to Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor of Food Marketing.

The Campbell Library, once available for student use, became the Dean’s office.

This is due to the influx of students and the increased need for classrooms as well as offices for staff, said Childs.

“More students are coming in wanting to join the business school because of national standings and notoriety,” said Childs.

According to Claire Simmers, Ph.D., chair of the management department, and William McDevitt, Ph.D., professor of management, the addition is greatly needed for the business school and was a difficult decision to put on hold. The biggest issues presented are the lack of classroom and office space.

“The building is very tight with classrooms,” Simmers said. “There was talk

about converting classrooms in Bellarmine, but they only seat around 20 to 25 students, and we now need 35.”

Simmers said St. Joe’s is trying to maintain the faculty to student ratio. The university has a major opportunity to recruit students, but if too many students are recruited, the university will be accepting more than it can reasonably serve.

According to McDevitt, turning down money that a donor offers for a building reduces the amount of money that could be offered for other projects. He believes that would be a strategic error.

“If we improve the physical facility, you make the Haub School of Business even more attractive to students than it is now,” said McDevitt. “An addition could really, in the long run, pay for itself.”

McDevitt said Mandeville Hall was designed so that wings could be easily added on.

“This is Mandeville 1.0, and we have outgrown this building,” McDevitt said.

According to Simmers, the solution requires a more complete analysis of classroom space with some sort of overall classroom planning if an increased amount of students are drawn to the Haub School of Business.

“It would become clear that there’s not enough space,” Simmers said.

According to McDevitt, the problem

lies in mistakes made by the university 5060 years ago.

“In the 1950s, more emphasis should have been placed on building the endowment,” said McDevitt. “It was never a priority.”

McDevitt also said that the university should have a better endowment, and having recognized this, they are now trying to build it.

“An endowment is a savings account, you set a limit out for operating costs every year,” said Simmers. “But they are still making decisions on the endowment, so it’s still an open question.”

According to Simmers, the decision about the addition is not a matter of good or bad financial shape – it has a lot to do with revenue diversification.

“We are still very dependent on undergraduate day tuition, which really forces us into an ‘either/or’ situation,” Simmers said.

“We have tried controlling cost rather than revenue.”

However, Simmers said she believes there is a way to find a better resolution to the university’s budgetary issues.

“We are currently still reactive rather than proactive,” Simmers said. “We have not yet fully explored the ‘and-&-and’ situation, but I think we have the creativity for it.”

Continued FACULTY from Pg. 1 “So, I think as we go through the budget process we will try to figure out additional ways to support faculty development,” Reichard said. “One of the aspects of that is fundraising. We really need to have fundraising to support faculty development. The thing is that some faculty are used to having a certain amount of money to take a trip to a conference, and if there’s not that much, then they’re going to say something about it and not be happy.”

Reichard does believe that faculty development funds for travel purposes are essential, but knows the difficulty in satisfying this specific part of the budget.

“And it is important to be able to support them to travel to conferences but there is still money out there, we just need to get more...there’s never enough money no matter what we do.”

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Editorial EDITOR IN CHIEF Garrett Miley ’15 MANAGING EDITOR C.J. DeMille ’16

Sharing the spotlight

COPY CHIEF Molly Grab ’17 BUSINESS MANAGER Teddy Ryan ’16 FACULTY ADVISER Dan Reimold CONTRIBUTING ADVISER Jenny Spinner NEWS EDITOR Erin Raftery ’15 ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Leigh Anne Tiffany ’15 OPINIONS EDITOR Angela Christaldi ’17 LIFESTYLE EDITOR Karen Funaro ’16 Connie Lunanuova ’16 SPORTS EDITOR Nate Vancil ’16 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Anthony Panvini ’16 LAYOUT EDITOR Andrew Nguyen ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15 ONLINE EDITOR Kayla Lane ’17

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ournalism is all about telling stories. As student journalists, we thrive on telling the stories that need to be told, the stories about which people need to be informed. As writers, it is our duty to tell the stories that spread that information, whether they are controversial pieces about administrative issues or student interest pieces about the goings-on of campus. We write what needs to be known. We have run into our fair share of controversy about our content, but never can it be said that we have not done everything in our power to factually report any important story.

However, journalism is also a collaborative effort. The stories we tell would not be possible without the cooperation of the people we work with. Writers, editors, and designers are obviously an integral part of the process, but our work would not be possible without the collaboration of those who give us story ideas or allow us to interview them.

The Hawk Staff recently was awarded the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award, the most prestigious award in student journalism. It is often referred to as the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate media, and this honor was bestowed on the recent and current editorial boards of The Hawk at the ACP Conference this past weekend. Our brilliant layout designer was also given a special award for her accomplishments, and placed in the top five in the nation. We are all honored by these awards, but also recognize that none of this could have been accomplished without the cooperation of those who collabo-rated with us on stories, interviews, and ideas.

The invaluable support of the Saint Joseph’s University community, whether it is through collaboration or readership, allows us to continue with our work, something we would not otherwise be able to do. We write to inform the community, so your support truly is necessary. We are extremely dedicated to our work, and the amount of time that goes into each issue is nearly unfathomable. However, we would not have the opportunity to do what we love without your help, and for that we thank you immensely. We also encourage you to continue to be willing to participate in interviews, submit story ideas, and simply read The Hawk. We are thankful for every way in which the St. Joe’s campus supports our endeavors, and welcome anyone – professors, students, staff, or administration – who is not currently participating to join in the conversation and become involved with The Hawk.

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Unlearning discrimination Parents can pass down prejudice

Remember way back in the day being a little kid and finding out you were going to the park for the afternoon?

You would quickly pull on your shoes (probably on the wrong feet first), grab your jacket, and then immediately drag your parents to the local playground. As soon as you got there, you would search for a willing playmate and the rest of the afternoon was spent in bliss with this new friend, either building sand castles or pushing each other

on the swings. It did not matter if the friend was a boy or a girl, what their race was, or if he or she was wearing the latest clothes from The Children’s Place or hand-me-downs.

All that mattered was that the two of you got along and that he or she was willing to be the cop to your robber. Fast forward a few years to middle school: You would not be caught dead talking to someone who was not wearing Abercrombie and Fitch clothes, or who had fake Uggs instead of the real ones. These attitudes are early forms of learnt discrimination and prejudice.

Discrimination and prejudices are attitudes that are formed over time. We are not born to dislike certain people. It is a learned behavior. One of the ways in which people learn discrimination is from the people they come into contact with as a child. Think about it: Have you ever been told that you do something just like one of your parents?

As much as we try to argue that we are not simply the products of our parents, they have shaped us in more ways than just having the same eye or hair color. They not only teach us our first words and how to walk, but they are also responsible for the way in which we think and how we view the world.

Children are extremely impressionable. When they observe behaviors from parents and people they admire, they internalize them. If a man says particularly nasty things about people of a different ethnicity in front of his child, that child will think that these attitudes are acceptable. It is then possible that they could perpetuate these de-

rogatory ideas in their later life, and could eventually pass that behavior on to their own children. This creates a cycle of discrimination.

I am not blaming every instance of discrimination or prejudice on parenting. Besides being products of our parents, we are also products of the society and culture in which we live. When we watch television shows, see movies, and read books, we encounter storylines which feature characters passing judgment on one another and discriminating against their peers based on appearance, level of intelligence, sexual and gender identity, and religious beliefs. Ideas of discrimination and prejudice are embedded deeply into our culture.

Many, however, strongly believe that our generation is the generation that can turn it all around. Though we come from a long history of discrimination and prejudices and it may seem as if the cycle is never ending, we can be the people to finally break it. We have witnessed so many barriers being torn down—women can be strong, powerful leaders in business; people of various ethnicities can be elected as government officials; states can allow anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, to have the right to get married. It is time to completely eliminate the idea of labeling people and categorizing them. Instead, we need to address all people as unique individuals and give them the respect they deserve.

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Taking a stand

Monica Lewinsky speaks out against bullying KALA PERRY ’17 Hawk Staff Despite having occurred before some of us were even born, the scandal humorously dubbed “Lewinksygate” will go down in history as one of the biggest follies of Bill Clinton’s presidency and as a mistake that will surely be recollected for many decades to come. Although Clinton would probably like to put the entire situation in the past, it seems as though Lewinsky won’t allow him, or us, to forget her name.

Over the past few weeks, Monica Lewinsky has amassed a decent amount of press coverage in a comeback story that would make post-breakdown Britney Spears proud. Lewinsky, after having seemingly fallen into obscurity, has people talking once again, although perhaps not in the way she had intended. Lewinsky has hired PR dynamo Dini von Mueffling to help get her name back into the spotlight in order to promote a new campaign aimed at fighting cyber-bullying. The noble cause for which Lewinsky is fighting, however, seems to have taken a back seat for the moment, as most people continue to associate her with her infamous affair with President Clinton that took place nearly 20 years ago. In a sense, Monica Lewinsky is the true embodiment of what it means to be a “side chick,” and for some reason, we just can’t seem to forget that.

Society’s obsession with the side chick, or, more kindly, the mistress, is perplexing in the sense that most people do not understand why it exists or from where it originates. On one hand, we demonize the mistress and label her as a “home wrecker,” forcing her to hang her head in shame as we insult her and pass our judgments. Conversely, we view the mistress as a mysterious vixen, one who some women even attempt to idolize. To see evidence of this, all you have to do is log on to Twitter and you will undoubtedly come across a picture of a sultry-looking Marilyn Monroe captioned with a quote that she likely never said. Although she was an actress who starred in several films, Monroe is often remembered as the woman that allegedly had an affair with President Kennedy. Sadly enough, being a sex symbol was the more prevalent legacy that Monroe left behind. It seems as though Lewinsky, however, is attempting to shape her legacy by breaking down the barriers that continue to label her as “the other woman,” and is trying to make something positive out of the scandal.

Television shows such as “Scandal” clearly illustrate the normalcy of the mistress in today’s world, but we as a society can’t seem to come to an agreement on what she really is. Is she a villain, or is she an icon? No matter what we want her to be, it is not fair that we continue to see women in the context of the men that they have, or have not, slept with. Instead we should recognize and be aware of the other contributions that they have made, and will continue to make, to our society. Cyber-bullying, which affects millions of people worldwide, is not an issue that should be swept under the rug merely for the sake of publishing speculative articles in tabloids. Lewinsky has embraced the errors of her past, and is trying to shape her future: a future that does not label her as the woman who was messing around with a married man, but as the woman who helped put an end to the epidemic of online bullying.

Oppressive expectations Why everyone needs feminism ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor Feminism. One tiny word, with so many negative connotations. Feminists are too often decried as hating men and trying to take over the power that men currently hold. Yep, you’ve got it…our mission is to rule the world, and subject men to positions of little to no power—wait, isn’t that what women have to deal with today?

News flash, everyone: feminism is about gender equality, not superiority. While it is prominently thought of as a movement to promote the rights of women—because yes, the wage gap does exist, and we do face oppression—feminists are working toward equality for everyone.

When was the last time you heard someone say, “You throw/hit/play like a girl”? When did being a woman become an insult? I am one, and I’ve been throwing “like a girl” for nearly 20 years, and let me tell you, you don’t want to get hit when I’m pitching in baseball. Comparisons to women are the most common insult. Walk around campus on any given day, and you’ll invariably hear some guy turn to his friend and say, “Don’t be such a pussy,” or

“Don’t be such a girl.” Let me tell you, girls are stronger than you’ll ever know. Men might feel threatened by feminists, but we are fighting for your rights. The next time you hear someone tell a young boy to stop crying because, “crying is for girls,” take a step back and think about why this is. Why is showing emotion considered to be feminine, and therefore, weak?

The problems that some women have with society—the pressure to look or act a certain way, misrepresentation in the media, the pressure to be interested in certain things, and several other issues—are often shared by men, who may not realize that these things are being imposed upon them by the very thing that feminism is fighting: the patriarchy. Everyone, whether they realize it or not, is a victim of the oppressive expectations that are forced on us by society.

There are too many norms to which we are expected to conform, and these things, while they may not seem major, add up, which is where the harm comes in. Women are expected to always look physically per-

fect, and are typically thought of as weak, while men are expected to continually be strong, both physically and emotionally. Feminism, as a movement, is working against these societal restrictions.

Everyone should be able to express themselves in any way they see fit, without worrying about what others will think. Feminists are trying to promote equality for all people. No one should have to worry about their safety while walking down the street. No one should be shouting out of car windows at one another. No one should have to suppress their emotions because it makes them feel like less of a person. No one should feel insulted simply because of their gender.

Everyone should support feminism, because, despite popular belief, everyone needs it. We are all victims of the oppressive norms imposed by the patriarchy, whether or not we realize it. We are all equal—men, women, and all genders in between—and should not be treated any other way.

The bond between Catholicism and science

Why it is no surprise that the Pope believes in evolution JAMIE PETRAGNANI ’17 Hawk Staff In what has turned out to be one of the most talked about events of the week, Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, publicly gave his support to the scientific theories of evolution as well as the Big Bang Theory. Not only did Pope Francis admit that the Big Bang Theory and evolution were valid theories, but he encouraged Christians not to mistake God for “a magician with a magic wand” working as an omnipotent force that intervenes into human life whenever He deems it necessary.

While a statement like this may seem like something that would cause controversy in the Catholic Church, most people are simply uninformed about the Church’s stance on scientific doctrines. It is important to note that in 1950, Pope Pius XII claimed that there was no conflict between evolution and the teachings of the Catholic Church, and Pope John Paul II supported this idea in 1996. Denis Edwards, a respected theologian and author, spends the first half of his book “How God Acts” discussing the principle followed by the Catholic Church that evolution and the actions of the universe are not independent of God, but are instead His way of showing His abilities through the universe and humanity. Some sects of Christianity, mainly Evangelical Protestants, are more likely those who are bashing the idea of evolution, yet many people who are ignorant of the Catholic doctrine and assume that Catholics ignore proven scientific fact simply because they believe in God. The more “scandalous” side of the story seems to be that Pope Francis’s comments are in direct opposition with comments that were made by his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI and his advisors were famously quoted as not believing in evolution as an independent process, but rather as something that is directly guided under the hand of God. Pope Francis has been in power for less than two years, and as the leader of a Church

that places an immense amount of emphasis on tradition, his recent comments undercutting Pope Benedict XVI may seem a little presumptuous. Though Pope Francis is currently in power, there is no doubt that there must be a certain amount of respect shown to Pope Benedict XVI, similar to that shown to former presidents.

Devout Catholics who are fans of Pope Benedict XVI may see the new Pope as straying too far from the “tradition” they feel the Church carries, which may cause conflict in the Catholic community.

Even though the Pope is simply supporting the Catholic Church’s view on evolution that has been held over the course of the past 60 years, the statements made by Pope Francis seem to be a huge turning point for the more close-minded members of the Catholic community. There is no doubt that Pope Francis is far more popular with the Catholic community than Pope Benedict XVI ever was, and naturally, people are more inclined to be receptive to his teachings. He is a man who is acknowledging true, scientific fact and attempting to share it with his followers. He is directly making a large amount of humans at least slightly more accepting by sharing information with them that they may have been ignoring because they were under the false impression that it went against the Church’s teachings. Not only that, but Pope Francis is also demonstrating that he himself is a well-informed, intelligent man, which should only make others feel more comfortable about the fact that millions of people look tohim for guidance. Though what he is saying should not be shocking to anyone, people should be thankful that he is trying to show his followers that science and Catholicism can go hand-in-hand rather than encouraging them to remain in the dark and ignore proven, often quite astounding, scientific concepts.

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Chinese students watch conflict unfold from afar ERIN RAFTERY ’15 News Editor

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s students in Hong Kong protest for democratic reforms, Chinese students at Saint Joseph’s University watch the action from abroad.

The protests began on Sept. 22 as a result of the plan proposed by China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPCSC) to provide Hong Kong with universal suffrage.

The plan would technically achieve universal suffrage by allowing all citizens of Hong Kong to vote; however, the Chinese government, stationed in Beijing, would appoint the candidates. “...So the protest began with the idea that this wasn’t actually adequate democracy because even though people could vote, they weren’t free to vote for whoever

they chose, because that was limited by the provision that the candidates would have to be approved by Beijing,” said James Carter, Ph.D., professor of history whose specialized knowledge of contemporary China, its culture, and life post-Tiananmen Square allow him insight into the country’s current state of unrest.

The history of Hong Kong is one of complexity and vagueness, which is partially why these protests are occurring.

Imperial China ruled from roughly 221 B.C. until the nineteenth century.

Hong Kong then became a colony of Britain from 1842-1997.

According to Carter, in 1898, the Chinese leased a part of Hong Kong to Britain as a colony for 99 years, which officially ended in 1997. This is when China decided not to renew the lease and regained sovereignty over Hong Kong. However, China did reach an agreement with Britain in

1997, referred to as “Basic Law.” This included a vague outline for the goal of establishing universal suffrage for Hong Kong.

This concept is now the motivation behind the plan that is now being enacted and protested against in Hong Kong.

Students from Hong Kong currently studying at St. Joe’s have also expressed frustration over this plan.

“Why [can’t] Beijing keep their promise? Why can’t people in Hong Kong choose their own leader? We are not asking for [independence], we just want a leader who behaves [for] Hong Kong’s will, not Beijing’s,” said Yujing Shi, a graduate student from Hong Kong.

Hiu Chan, ’16, a St. Joe’s student who moved to America from Hong Kong when he was around six years old and still has family in the city, said he is concerned that China’s reaction will be violent.

“The main issue is I worry it’s going to be a lot like Tiananmen Square a little bit, just because from what has been seen and from articles I’ve read it says that China doesn’t seem to be very hesitant on using force to get, like, what it wants, and I’m not sure whether other countries are going to intervene at all. I think this is just going to be a dispute, and for now it’s kind of at a standstill,” said Chan.

St. Joe’s student, Sabrina Chang, ’16, who was born in the Hunan Province, said that she did not know what the Tiananmen Square situation was until she came to America, and that this reflects how the Chinese government presents information in China.

“I was surprised and also when I came here they are trying to compare these things to Tiananmen Square… because we never learned that in our history and when I came to here everyone says, ‘Do you know Tiananmen?’ and I’m like ‘I don’t know what’s going on,’ so I think that’s how [the] Chinese government needs to improve, they need to tell us the truth instead of, like, hiding it,” said Chang.

However, Carter believes that the Chinese government will take a more passive approach.

“I think the government’s strategy is probably going to be to wait this out and hope that the protesters eventually lose interest or lose momentum or have other

things to do, but I’m not sure,” said Carter.

Carter also added that he does believe the Chinese government will change its stance, as it may cause other regions to start protesting as well. “...It’s very difficult for me to see the Chinese government backing down and granting these kinds of reforms, partly because they don’t want to encourage a similar kind of movement elsewhere, not so much the mainland, but I think in Taiwan, which the mainland is intent on reunifying with,” said Carter.

Tidus Huang, a St. Joe’s graduate student from Beijing, explains his personal reaction to the protests.

“We really get this a lot – Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, and now Hong Kong. I’m getting used to it now. As long as Hong Kong is a part of China, they are not going to get their democracy any time soon...I don’t really blame them. It’s just Beijing has geopolitical needs in Hong Kong, the authority won’t let Hong Kong go,” said Huang.

Another argument utilized by the Chinese government in this debate is that under British rule, Hong Kong citizens did not have true democracy.

“The issue with that is Hong Kong is claiming that Hong Kong citizens are protesting out on the streets because they believe that China more or less tricked them, but mainland China’s defense [is] they technically didn’t promise anything, number one, and number two, it’s also irritating for them because even though Britain is kind of what pushed for the democracy in Hong Kong, under Britain, Hong Kong was not a democracy at all. It was just like a colony...they were under complete control, so mainland China is just kind of like ‘If you were OK with that kind of treatment under Britain, why are you making such a big deal of it now?’ But the situation has changed, free enterprise, etc.,” said Chan.

For Chan, however, the main concern remains the safety of his family.

“I actually haven’t talked to my aunt and uncle, [and] my cousins that are living in Hong Kong right now, so I don’t know actually know where they fall on the situation but I am a little worried for them just because this could potentially be a time of strife,” said Chan.

Other Hong Kong students at St. Joe’s watching this conflict unfold in their home city wish they could be doing more to help.

“I want to go back and join the protests. At this point, I think it is my responsibility to fight for my city in every possible way I can. But unfortunately, the only thing I can do is to give my fellow Hong Kongers pep talk through [the] Internet,” said Shi. Qianchi Zhao, a College of Professional Liberal Studies student, contributed to this article.

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Qin Dynasty, the first imperial dynasty of China; Hong Kong appeared in Chinese historical record for the first time.

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The First Opium War

A war between China and Britain due to conflicting points on trade and diplomatic relations.

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Treaty of Nanking

China lost the First Opium War, signed the first unequal treaty, and granted the cession of Hong Kong Island.

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Hong Kong officially became a British Crown Colony.

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Hong Kong | 香港 Even though Hong Kong is a part of China, it is not a province nor a municipality like Shanghai; it is called a “Special Administrative Region.” What makes it special? How is it different from mainland China? What is the culture in Hong Kong like? We hope to provide you with some answers through this graphic.

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A war fought with the British Empire and the French Second Empire together agianst the Qing Dynasty of China.

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Tokyo claimed the occupation of Hong Kong as Japan invaded China.

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Japanese occupation of Hong Kong ceased after Japan surrendered.

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Cantanese, English

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Transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong

This date marked the end of the British rule for over 150 years; since Hong Kong has been governed by China under the “One Country, Two Systems,” a constitutional principle issued by Deng Xiaoping in the early 1990s, which allowed Hong Kong to retain its own capitalist economic and political systems.

As the symbol of the protest, umbrellas protect the protesters from rain and sun, as well as pepper sprays, tear gas, and other projectiles form the police.

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‘The song of angry men’ Hong Kong’s umbrella revolution

ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor “Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men, it is the music of the people who will not be slaves again.

When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes.” The lyrics of this popular song from the musical Les Misérables rang from the streets of Hong Kong, chanted in Cantonese. Within the musical—and now, in the real world—the song has been used as a symbol of revolution and change. The people of Hong Kong have started their own revolution: they are protesting recent government decisions regarding the city’s first direct elections in 2017.

China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Conference recently proposed a plan that would give universal suffrage to residents of Hong Kong, a right that has been denied them for years. This may sound like a great advancement, especially since this right has been noticeably absent

from Hong Kong for so long. However, the problem that has arisen is the fact that the Standing Committee will allow the Chinese government—based in Beijing—to choose the candidates that would then be elected by the people. This undermines the democracy for which protesters are currently demonstrating. The protesters—mainly students and young adults—are speaking out for their right to a proper democracy, one in which they can choose their leader.

If the government were to choose the candidates, a middleman is being inserted into the equation, thereby removing the people from their ability to choose their own leader.

These protests beg the question: If your electoral choices are being given to you, are you truly choosing your leader? The answer to this question is plain and simple—no. Choosing which officials could potentially be elected to office completely undermines the process for which the protesters are advocating. The United States often touts itself as the model of democracy, and despite several issues with our

political system, there is one thing that we have gotten right: Any officials that have been elected to office have been chosen by the people. We are able to vote for the candidates that we see fit to potentially serve, and this elective process begins with the primaries and continues on to the election of the leader of our nation.

The protesters have taken to the streets of Hong Kong, and refuse to back down, and are justified in this course of action.

They are being wronged in an incredible way. They are asking for what is, essentially, a basic right: the right to have a voice in who the person governing their lives is.

However, this right is being denied them on account of the fact that their government does not believe them to be capable of choosing their own leader. When the government chooses the candidates, it forces the people to elect someone who may not be the best fit, and instead would likely act on the orders of a higher elected power rather than of the will of the people.

The protests in Hong Kong have been continuously happening since late Septem-

ber, but there does not seem to be any sort of resolution in sight. These brave people have been protesting for nearly a month and a half against both the government and those who oppose their cause, remaining strong even in the face of violence. Everyone deserves the right to determine the outcome of their own future. The current situation in Hong Kong—and all of the corruption that sparked it—is an example of the true power of the people. They may not have succeeded yet, but they refuse to give up on their cause. They are persistent in their pursuit of change, and this refusal to fall victim to corrupt choices is an inspiration to all of us, as well as a call to action.

Stand in support of these people, who are simply asking for the basic right that we have all been given. Their choice will not truly be theirs until their voices are heard.

They are singing the “song of angry men,” and are justified in their protest. Support them, make sure that justice is done by them, and that they are given the rights that they deserve.

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his past week, the annual National College Media Convention rolled into Philadelphia and was held at the Marriott hotel in Center City.

For those who don’t know what NCMC is, it’s a gathering of journalists and students from all over the country sharing advice and networking. But that is beside the point – I lived at this convention. I had little to no time to go back to my apartment and have a meal and was starving most of the time. Thank goodness that right across the street from the Marriott is the famous Reading Terminal Market. So whenever I caught a break, I would head straight there to gorge myself.

For those who are unaware – although you should remember from freshman year orientation – the Reading Terminal Market is a giant market consisting primarily of food vendors and a few knick-knack shops.

The food possibilities are endless; any kind of dessert that you can think of can be found at Reading Terminal Market. Any number of delicious steaks, delis, pizzas,

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MATTHEW HABUENSTEIN ’15 Hawk Staff fish, or pasta choices are all offered at the Market as well. Choice and variety are what the Market prides itself on, but with all of these options, how do you know what’s the best choice?

This week I discovered one of my new personal favorite places to eat: Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagies. After observing every possible food choice, I happened to stumble upon Carmen’s. I had remembered Carmen’s from freshman year’s “Taste of Philadelphia” orientation experience, so I was willing to give them another try.

Carmen’s is a simple place, no bigger than an office cubicle with a stove, freezer, soda fountain, cash register, and four or five coworkers dishing out some awesomeness. In regards to food, it tasted just like how mother use to make it. It was simple, clean cut, and of course, delicious.

When ordering at Carmen’s, make sure to have cash, because that is all that they accept. I had to learn the hard way. As I went to pay with my card, and was told “Cash only,” the cashier let me to come back to

the front of the line after going to the ATM. That’s another reason why I like this place – the staff. They are a friendly bunch of Philadelphians. Exclamations of “Hello!”

“What’ll you’ll have, boss?” and “Here you go, chief!” went around to each customer.

Other established food joints may some of the most delicious cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, but they are nothing if they do not have a work force that matches Carmen’s.

Another fun thing about Carmen’s is their use of playing cards as receipts. You buy your food and walk over to the other side of the joint and they’ll yell out phrases like “The 8 of hearts!” or “Ace of spades!” This shtick is different, and it’s what makes this place stand out a little more from competing hoagie places.

If you’re ever in Center City, stop by he Reading Terminal Market and have a sandwich from Carmen’s. But if steaks and hoagies aren’t your thing, take a walk around the terminal. You’re bound to find something to satisfy your hunger.

COURTENY NABUA ’18 Hawk Staff As busy college students, we all have periodic feelings of near-starvation, but there are times when we don’t feel like running to Campion or DB. No worries, because here are three hearty recipes you can recreate in your room that will satisfy any craving and keep you feeling full.

SWEET POTATO NIBBLETS Ingredients: Sweet potatoes Butter Brown sugar 1. Cut the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces and microwave them for 4-5 minutes.

2. Once they are out of the microwave, add butter and brown sugar over the pieces.

The butter/sugar mixture will melt, adding extra flavor to the sweet potato pieces.

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD Ingredients: Loaf of bread Parmesan cheese Garlic powder Chives (optional) 1. Slice the bread and put a handful of Parmesan cheese on top. Microwave this for 15-20 seconds or until the cheese is melted.

2. Right after taking the bread out of the microwave, add the desired amount of garlic powder and chives. Doing this promptly will allow the garlic and chives to melt into the cheese.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BITES Ingredients: 1 ½ sticks of butter (melted) 2 cups of crushed pretzels 1½ cups powdered sugar 1¼ cups of peanut butter 1½ cups of chocolate chips

Photos courtesy of Matthew Habuenstein ’15

1. Mix together the melted butter, pretzel crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of peanut butter.

2. Put this mixture on a plate and spread it out evenly, but be sure not to spread it too thin. Aim for a consistent one-inch thickness.

3. In a bowl, microwave ¼ cup of peanut butter and 1½ cups chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Be sure to microwave in 20-second intervals to prevent burning.

4. Spread the peanut butter and chocolate mixture over the mixture already spread out on the plate.

5. Keep this in the refrigerator for one hour to solidify. Then cut into pieces to enjoy!

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She’s the ‘Shazam’!

Newest Marvel movie star

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KELLY WITTMAN ’17 Hawk Staff

or years, the Captain Marvel comic series captured the adventures of the superhero family, which was dominated by male characters. In 1942, however, a new cape was added to the clan. “Captain Marvel Adventures No. 18” introduced Mary Marvel as the alter ego of Mary Batson and the twin sister of Captain Marvel.

Like her brother, she was bestowed with the power of “Shazam,” possessing super strength, super speed, and the ability to heal and fly. She made her debut only a year after her male counterpart, and her solo adventures were illustrated in her own series.

“Mary Marvel” showcased the heroine as a strong female character, receiving sidekicks and additional powers as the series gained popularity. The dawning of a new decade, however, transformed the fashion of the franchise and Mary’s costume was altered as she slowly faded into the background.

She no longer wore the classic Marvel family boots; instead, she was given dainty yellow slippers and a lower neckline. As the series continued, the heroine lost the mo-

mentum of her resilient feminine role. In 1953, Fawcett Comics ceased publication of the franchise after battling a copyright infringement lawsuit. Mary Marvel’s character dissipated amongst the rest of the Marvel Family, and remained unseen for years.

Our generation, however, is welcoming the heroine back on the big screen on July 6, 2018. “Captain Marvel” will feature the first female character to embody the Captain Marvel role and will also be recognized in cinema as the first female lead in a Marvel movie. There is no word yet on who will wear Captain Marvel’s cape, but the hope is for a seasoned actress who has embodied a dominant female character in her career. In the meantime, Marvel Studios leaked nine movies in the works from now through 2018 to satisfy the public’s comic crave.

With the promise of more adventures from The Avengers and Captain Marvel, there is no doubt the next few years in cinema will be dominated by both heroes and heroines.

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ow that the month of November has arrived and the temperatures have dropped, we are officially in what many people refer to as “sweater weather.” This allows us the opportunity to finally take out our cozy cable-knit sweaters that we have been dying to wear. With the option to wear these sweaters, we can’t help but acknowledge the major trends seen using sweaters as a staple piece. No matter what type of sweater, anyone can apply their taste to these different trends and feel confident in their outfit!

The most generic type of sweater is the cable-knit. Both men and women can wear this type of sweater, especially when the temperatures drop. These sweaters are often simple, with no hoods or pockets. With the fall and coming winter months, rich colors such as burgundy or navy are often seen on celebrities and models, as well as the people we see on a regular basis. The cable-knit sweater is usually paired with either leggings or jeans and boots. However, a cute alternative is to pair the sweater with a patterned skirt, matching tights, and boots. This outfit pairing spices up the sweater, showing off an innovative way to wear it.

Another common type of sweater is the cardigan. The cardigan is very versatile, as it can come in the form of a simple, light, cotton cardigan, or a big, chunky, knit cardigan. Either way, the cardigan is a great option for layering, as you can pile cute shirts as layers on underneath, or put different jackets or flannels on top of the car-

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digan. An increasingly popular trend in the past few years is to pair these sweaters with infinity scarves, which are not hard to find.

Another cute and popular trend to try is the “oversized” look, as it offers a stylish yet comfy alternative. If you choose to go for the oversized look, make sure to pair it with a more fitted bottom, whether it be pants or skirts, since the goal is to make sure that the entire outfit does not look baggy. The key to oversized clothing is to find balance with another, more fitted piece.

When it comes to sweaters, some people choose the more expensive option, vying for sweaters made by designers; however, the more cost-savvy option is to head towards stores like H&M and Forever 21 when going to the mall. Sometimes shoppers think that since these stores have cheaper prices, the quality of clothing is not as good. Although this can be true, the sweaters in these stores prove themselves incredibly durable as well as fashionable.

Therefore, when on the hunt for sweaters, remember to keep in mind that although you could splurge on that cute sweater for $100 or more, you can get three or four good sweaters as a cheaper alternative.

The key to sweaters is to wear whichever you like best! Fortunately, sweaters come in a variety of options, so it is up to you how you dress to impress. Style them casual and comfy for a simpler look or for a chill Saturday, or dress them up for a fun night out. The key is to wear whatever you feel most comfortable in, and your confidence will shine through no matter what!

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Making it shine Student partners with charity and launches mobile waterless car wash business

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KAREN FUNARO ’16 Lifestyle Editor

wo years ago, Christopher Caparole, a junior family business and entrepreneurship major at Saint Joseph’s University, was sitting in class when he had a unique idea: to start a mobile, waterless car wash in the Philadelphia area. He had always had a passion for cars, and knew that his idea was one that was creative and that could really be successful.

“I have always been detailing my car since the age of 12, 13. That was always my thing. And when the winter came around I was like, ‘What am I going to do, I can’t get the hose out to clean my car, it’s going to freeze.’… So I did a little research and went to a car show and saw this technology there, and I wondered… if people [could] come to your house and do this,” said Caparole.

Caparole sat on the idea for roughly a year, not sure whether or not he should go forward with it. He wasn’t convinced until he went on an interview in which he was talking to some members of a hedge fund in Bryn Mawr who encouraged him to follow through with his idea. He took a chance and met with investors to pitch his business. These various investors were all interested in the idea, and thus Waterless Works went from being just an idea to a company.

Caparole explained how the company works.

“You go on a website and you request [to have your car cleaned], and we come to you and clean your car without any water. And with every wash we do, we save 38 gallons of water and donate five gallons of clean water to the charity we’re working with, which is called Water is Life.”

So how is it possible to get your car washed without any water?

Waterless Works works closely with a supplier in California, which provides them with a special formula spray that, once applied to the car, loosens up the dirt that covers it and allows it to be wiped away.

The solution also leaves a thin layer of wax and seals on the paint, which makes the car extremely shiny after the wash is finished.

According to Caparole, there are a number of benefits to getting your car cleaned with the Waterless Works solution.

“Everyone I have done their cars for, I’ve heard people say, ‘Wow, it looks like the day I got it, it looks 10 times better than when I bring it to a car wash,’ because that’s another thing—it’s not only a waterless wash, it’s a hand wash…So that’s what really makes it shine.”

Caparole’s company is also in the process of developing a smartphone app similar to that of Uber, the popular taxi service,

in order to make the washes more accessible.

“We are going to franchise the vehicles...You lease the vehicle from us for a price point…and you go out and we give you a territory. So your territory might be Merion and Narberth...Whatever amount of money you make, you keep 60 percent of it, and then we keep 60-70 percent – we don’t have an exact percentage on that.

Then what the app has to do is it’s on demand…We will come right to [for example] the St. Joe’s parking lot [or] where you are at, because that’s [what] the app will tell us, and we will clean your car and you’ll pay right on the app.”

Caparole is confident that Waterless Works’ unique service offers an advantage over standard car washes.

“Imagine just being at work or at school and just being online and paying for it, then and not having to wait in line or drive through the car wash. Especially with the winter coming up, which will be the busiest time with all the salt on the roads.

So the care, the convenience, and then the ecofriendly factor in this and the donation of water.

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of Caparole’s company is the fact that it is partnered with and donates to a charity called Water is Life. When asked how Waterless Works came up with the idea of donating water, Caparole had this to say.

“I was just sitting there one day at school in class and was thinking about how we are saving all of this water, we are saving 30 gallons a week, I think it would be a cool aspect of the business if we worked with a charity to like donate some of the clean water we are saving….So every wash we do, we donate 5 gallons, so basically it’s a percentage of the washes go towards their charity, and they donate it to Ghana, Kenya, India, and one other country.”

Caparole has high expectations for Waterless Works, especially with his goals in regards to the charity.

“Our goal by 2016, 2017 is to donate one million gallons of clean water.”

After demonstrating such strong motivation in creating the Waterless Works company, Caparole has advice to offer others who have unique ideas for success.

“Do what you love, everyone has a mixed opinion…Do what you love in the way so if your passion is the business, then just go with the business. Like if that’s what you love, do it, because you are going to be so much happier in your life. Literally, your life is about like 70 percent work. You’re always at work, so you just have to do what makes you happy. That’s the biggest thing.”

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Weasels “I’ll say overrated; I don’t really like anything that resembles a rodent to me.”

Mechanical Pencils “Overrated; I like your plain old No. 2, sharpen with the sharpener, pink eraser-kind of pencil. I am old school when it

Tastykakes “I’d say underrated; I love them and I don’t know how they don’t sell left and right at this school. I think they are amazing.”

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Over/Under with Nick Chingas CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Lifestyle Editors As president of the Greek Club and the Secretary for Academic Affairs on Student Senate, Nicholas Chingas, ’16, definitely has an opinion or two on a range of topics.

He shared his thoughts on everything from Tastykakes, mustaches, and boogie boarding. We also learned about Chingas’ immense admiration for R&B singer R. Kelly.

According to Chingas, “he has the voice of an angel.”

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“Overrated and I am going to counter with burritos.”

R. Kelly “I love R. Kelly. Underrated. I think he has the voice of an angel. He was in Upper Darby last year I think at the Tower Theatre and I have never forgiven myself for missing that. R. Kelly, I love him; underrated. He has a very controversial past, but if you can forgive and forget, underrated.”

Play-Doh “Overrated, because I would always make these really cool concoctions and I couldn’t eat them.”

Boogie Boarding “I’m going to say overrated for boogie boarding. I mean, when I was a kid I used to boogie board all the time, but then I got tired of bringing the board to the beach all the time. So now I just resort to body boarding, and I wasn’t very good at it to start because I wasn’t very hydrodynamic, but I got used to it.”

“Scary Movie” Series “Underrated just because I love them so much and when I was younger I had always loved seeing them when they came out with a new one. They show them on TV all the time and the jokes just don’t get old.”

Mustaches “I’m going to say underrated for mustaches. I think they’re very impressive to grow.

I can’t do it as well as some of the males in my family and I come from a big Greek family where all of these guys have had great mustaches since they were 12 years old; maybe I’m just jealous.”

No-shave November “Overrated, simply because a lot of people do it but they can’t grow very good facial hair. It just gets out of hand. I know for me, I am better at growing scruff than I am at a full beard, and even more so than a mustache. When I was a senior, my dad and I tried No-shave November and he had like an awesome mustache and I had like an OK beard, and his beard was just like dumb, like it shouldn’t have been there.”

Elbow pads “When I was younger and played roller hockey, I always started the season off wearing all the pads, but then always by the end of the season I just would ditch the pads. I’ll say overrated, but safety is not overrated.”

This/That Sixers/Phillies – “Phillies. I love the Sixers, but the Phillies were my first love and they will always have a very, very special place in my heart.”

Tie/Bowtie – “Tie, because every day in high school I had to wear a tie, and at first I hated it. But as a senior, I didn’t mind it. I thought I looked good in ties, as bad as that might sound. I’ve tried bowties a couple times and they are very difficult to tie, so I’m going to go with a regular, single-knot tie.”

Cologne/Body wash – “Cologne. I wear Polo cologne; I have Polo Black at home and Polo Red at school. Not to undermine body wash though, because that’s very important for good hygiene, but I think cologne for the smell factor.”

Rap/Country music – “Rap; not a big country fan. I guess you could make the case that every rap song and every country song sound the same, but I guess because I’m not from the South or any region where country music is really popular, I have to go with rap.”

Cooking/Ordering out – “Cooking.

There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal, whether you cook it or someone else cooks it. Even the satisfaction of cooking and doing a good job and really liking what you just made is a great feeling. I do usually order out maybe once a week or every couple weeks to give myself a break from cooking, but I like cooking.”

Bumper Cars “I’m going to say overrated. I know that during summers down the shore at Ocean City, New Jersey when I was younger, I always had this internal debate between bumper cars and go-karts. I always preferred the go-karts to the bumper cars, maybe because it was a more realistic driving experience and you could still bump people even though they probably didn’t like that.”

Learn to lift with Ariana Palma HIIT it right!

ARIANA PALMA ’16 Hawk Staff Cardio is pretty much like a trip to the dentist or doing your homework – you dread it, but you have to do it. Believe it or not, doing cardio is not essential for fat loss. Losing weight is achieved when you exert more calories than you consume. If your nutrition is 100 percent, then doing any extra cardio is unnecessary. But let’s be honest, having late night cravings or a few cheat meals is human. This is when cardio is used to increase calorie expenditure by creating a greater output than input. In order to reach goals pertaining to weight loss or achieve a leaner physique, there is no doubt a balanced diet and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) will get you there.

I’m not arguing that cardio is a waste of time, but I do believe that most people are not choosing the most effective methods of cardiovascular exercise. Before I became familiar with proper nutrition and weight training, I would spend hours each day performing steady-state cardio on the treadmill or elliptical. Little did I know I was not benefitting myself, getting closer to my weight loss goal, or working towards

being in overall better shape.

Why not go for the cardio that delivers twice the results in less than half the time?

Yes, there is such a thing, and yes, you will get lean! I’m talking about high-intensity interval training, commonly referred to as HIIT. This is not your average cardio. Rather than doing long durations at a mundane pace, it requires cycling intervals of both fast and slow periods.

During the high intensity periods, you must work fast and furiously, giving the exercise your all. Take the time to recover from the extreme burst during the slow intervals. The number and duration of each type of interval varies from each person based on their level of conditioning.

So what makes HIIT more effective than regular cardio? Numerous studies show that not only does HIIT burn more calories while you exercise, but it also produces excess post-oxygen consumption.

This means that your resting metabolic rate stays increased up to 24 hours after you perform HIIT. With this elevated metabolic rate, you are burning more calories at rest. These extra calories burned during and post-workout are extra valuable for burning fat – the type of weight you want

to lose. Doing an excess amount of steadystate cardio puts you at risk for muscle loss, which is not ideal for an overall fit physique.

For those who are unfamiliar with HIIT, I recommend performing HIIT twice a week for the first few weeks. Depending on your baseline conditioning, these sessions should last between 20 and 30 minutes. Eventually, if desired, you can increase the frequency to every other day, but doing HIIT more than 4 times a week is unnecessary. HIIT is so effective that you do not need to do it each day for an hour.

However, when you do train, you must give it 100 percent of your energy to ensure that you are raising your resting metabolic rate and promoting fat burn.

You can perform HIIT on any type of cardio machine including the treadmill, stairmaster, or elliptical. You can also do circuits that include burpees, box jumps, jump rope, push ups, pull ups, jumping jacks, sprints, plyometrics – anything!

That’s one of the most attractive elements of HIIT: You can create intervals that you enjoy.

My personal favorite machine to use for intervals is the stairmaster because of

the focus on the quad and glute muscles. To me, there is no burn like it. I recommend finding your favorite method and creating intervals that can be fun but still challenging.

As with any exercise, HIIT comes with the risk of burnout, injury, and overtraining. It is important to ease into your routines; find your baseline aerobic conditioning and aim to improve it. Do not try to compete with others’ intervals and speeds. Doing what is manageable for you will allow your body to easily adapt as you increase the difficulty each time you perform HIIT. As with weight training, your body will adapt to HIIT over time and you can gradually increase the length and number of intervals you complete in each session.

Be mindful when you do cardio if you are weight training as well. If you feel fatigued or sore from yesterday’s workout, take a day off from HIIT and wait until you can effectively perform your high intensity intervals. If you can incorporate HIIT along with weight-training and a good diet in your everyday routine, you’ll undoubtedly see the results. Your goals are calling your name, get up and train!

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14 | Sports

November 5, 2014

The Hawk

Women’s soccer clinches A-10 Championship berth

Photo by Tim Beck ’16

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NATE VANCIL ’16 Sports Editor

he Saint Joseph’s University women’s soccer team has earned the sixth seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championship tournament. With a conference record of 4-4-0, and an overall record of 11-8-0, the Hawks have a difficult challenge ahead of them in their first match of the tournament, in which they will face off against third-seeded Dayton.

Dayton has had an incredibly strong season so far as well. Finishing the regular season with a conference record of 5-2-1, the Flyers put themselves ahead of St. Joe’s in terms of the seeding for the Atlantic 10 Championship.

Although Dayton had a better confer-

ence record than the Hawks, they suffered from inconsistency throughout the regular season. With an overall record of 9-8-2, Dayton had a winning percentage of .528 compared to the Hawks’ .579 winning percentage.

Dayton may have had a better conference record, but St. Joe’s was more successful on a consistent basis throughout the entire season.

One aspect of the matchup that may be detrimental to the Hawks is that the game will be played at Bajuan Field on Dayton’s campus. Dayton had an impressive 6-1-1 record on their home turf, while the Hawks went a mediocre 5-5-0 on the road.

Playing away from Hawk Hill may hurt St. Joe’s, but the Hawks have had many successful outings on the road, especially their

last regular season game in which they defeated George Mason 1-0 on Oct.31.

When St. Joe’s was pitted against Dayton earlier in the season, the Hawks came out victorious. St. Joe’s defeated the Flyers at Sweeney field by a score of 3-1.

The fact that St. Joe’s played Dayton earlier in the season bodes well for the Hawks.

The Hawks’ star offensive player, sophomore Emily Gingrich, scored two goals against Dayton, and forward junior Olivia McEachern added the third goal.

St. Joe’s also played stingy defense on the other side of the ball. Junior goalkeeper Allison Ebling played all 90 minutes of the game while only allowing one goal with three saves.

Familiarity with their opponent and

having the confidence to know that they have already beaten them earlier in the season gives the Hawks the overwhelming advantage over Dayton in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Championship.

If the Hawks are able to defeat Dayton on Wednesday and move on to the second round, they would face either second-seeded VCU or the seventh-seed Richmond the following day.

The Atlantic 10 title game will be played on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. If the Hawks are able to perform to the best of their abilities consistently throughout the rigorous tournament, St. Joe’s could come out victorious and win the Atlantic 10 Championship.

No experience necessary Women’s rugby brings together diverse roster

CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Lifestyle Editor Unlike most sports teams at Saint Joseph’s University, the women’s club rugby team holds a roster made up of players with no prior experience in the sport of rugby.

On this team, there are no veterans, nor are there any all-star high school recruits.

Rather, each player on the team has started on the same level – with no prior experience necessary.

The roster is compiled of women who have backgrounds in different sports – basketball, softball, track, field hockey, and even cheerleading – yet none were rugby players prior to joining this team.

“We are a group of misfits,” said sophomore Colleen Rogers, who has played on the team since last fall during her freshman year.

“We’re like the “Bad News Bears” – but in a good way,” agreed sophomore Kelsey Krause, a teammate of Rogers’.

What drew these girls to rugby was a collective desire to break away from traditional sports and to try something new. Like most of their team, Rogers and Krause were athletes prior to joining the rugby team, playing competitive soccer and basketball, and wanted to remain active when they entered college.

Newbies to the sport, both Rogers and Krause decided to try their hand at rugby the fall semester of their freshman year, and have never looked back on that decision.

With the aid of their two head coaches,

Anne Marie Blair and Matt Boccuti, a wife and husband duo, as well as the team’s upperclassmen, the girls were introduced to the rules of the game and learned how to play through a combined effort.

“It’s hard to explain the rules, so you kind of explain by just throwing them in there and going, ‘Here are some key rules about the game, I’m going to throw you in the game, and once you get called for something, we’ll explain it,’” said Blair. “That’s how you learn in rugby.”

Blair was also new to the sport of rugby during her time as an undergrad at Penn State. Previously a field hockey player, Blair transferred to Penn State when field hockey was out of season. Wanting to both stay active and try something new, Blair joined the women’s rugby team and now acts as head coach of the St. Joe’s women’s rugby team and assists in coaching the Saint Joseph’s Preparatory boy’s high school rugby team.

Although a roster full of players unfamiliar with the sport is typical for most collegiate women’s rugby teams, it is atypical for any other collegiate sports teams, including both club level and Division 1. Because there are only seven girl’s high school rugby teams in the Philadelphia area, there is little opportunity for girls to play rugby before coming to college, which contributes to the lack of player experience on collegiate teams.

“I haven’t met one girl on the team that has previous experience with it. They all started at St. Joe’s,” said Krause.

Though most of the team’s members

have prior athletic experience, it is not essential in order to play for this team. There are no cuts; only open room for anyone wishing to play.

“Most girls are athletes, but we do have some girls that have joined rugby and never played a sport before, so we take anyone on all levels and we train them and make sure that they know what they’re doing as an athlete as well as a rugby player,” said Krause.

Because they have to learn how to play the game together, this team has developed a camaraderie that is unmatched by other sports teams who have experienced players that already know how to play the game.

The lack of familiarity with rugby has become an asset to this team, as it forces the girls to learn together. Unlike other collegiate sports teams where players hail from various high school and intramural teams, these players all begin on the same level – and this culmination of players use that to their advantage.

“Everyone is from a different background, which makes it kind of like a melting pot sport; different backgrounds, different majors,” said Krause.

Rogers agreed that practice and learning of the game are what make this team as strong as it is.

“I’ve played on many sports teams, but I’ve never felt a closer connection than on this team,” said Rogers. “At practice, we beat the crap out of each other, so we’ve become such great friends. We beat each other up; we love it.”

The reason for the team’s retention rate,

according to Blair, is because at its base, rugby operates solely on teamwork and is community-centered, as each player and position must work together in order to be successful.

“Rugby has a culture to it; it’s not just playing the game,” said Blair. “You can’t just have a star, you have to have a lot of people working together to win a game. It has a great culture of leaning on each other.”

“Because we have 15 players on the field each time, we always say ‘15 is one,’” said Rogers. “We are a family.”

In an effort to keep this team of about 28-30 players growing, the team consistently recruits every fall and spring semester.

Although they are not allowed to recruit incoming high school students, like the men’s team, the women’s team makes an effort to promote themselves to every St. Joe’s student – from freshmen to upperclassmen.

“I think that one of our biggest problems is trying to get new people to play, because people are really scared of it,” said Krause. “But we have some of the smallest girls I’ve ever seen and they are some of the best players we’ve ever had. Rugby is for everyone.”

Both Rogers and Blair echoed this sentiment, stating that in the game of rugby no size, shape, or personality is discounted. For the St. Joe’s women’s rugby team, all are welcome on the field to learn and play together

15 | Sports

November 5, 2014

The Hawk

The Eagles quarterback Nick Foles during the game. Photo courtesy of WikiMedia.

Foles injured, Sanchez leads Eagles to 31-21 victory NATE VANCIL ’16 Sports Editor

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he Sanchize has returned.

After Eagles’ quarterback Nick Foles, who lead the team to a 5-2 record entering Sunday’s game, went down with what is reported to be a broken collarbone, backup quarterback Mark Sanchez entered the game at the beginning of the second quarter to lead Philadelphia to a 31-21 victory over the Houston Texans.

Prior to the injury, Nick Foles performed well. Foles was 10 for 13 for 124 yards with an impressive throw to Jeremy Maclin for a 59-yard touchdown to give the Eagles an early 7-0 advantage.

Shortly thereafter, Foles made a critical error when underthrowing Riley Cooper, which resulted in a pick-six that tied the game up at seven.

At the end of the first quarter, after scrambling around in the pocket, frantically looking for an open receiver, Foles was sacked from behind by Texans’ linebacker Whitney Mercilus. Foles was hit hard in the right shoulder and brought down to the turf, which resulted in his being brought into the locker room for further evaluation. Then the crowd knew what time it was: The “Sanchize” was coming onto the field.

Mark Sanchez, the former star quarterback at USC and first-round pick by the New York Jets in 2009, signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in March to be the backup to Nick Foles.

On Sanchez’s first snap of the sea-

son, he proved to Philly fans why he was signed to be the backup. Lining up in the shotgun, Sanchez fired a rocket deep down the middle to Maclin for 52 yards, which set up the Eagles in prime field position. A few plays later, on third-and-11 on Houston’s 11-yard line, Sanchez floated a beautiful back shoulder throw to Jordan Matthews for the touchdown, putting the Eagles up 14-7.

Later in the quarter, the Texans responded with a 56-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Arian Foster to knot the game up at 14.

After the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles received the ball with 3:58 left to go in the first half. Sanchez led a heroic 13-play, 53-yard drive, which resulted in a 45-yard field goal for Cody Parkey to give Philadelphia the 17-14 advantage going into halftime.

The Eagles continued to pile it on in the third quarter when they led a 70-yard drive on just four plays, which resulted in an eight-yard rushing touchdown from running back Chris Polk. With a 24-14 lead over Houston, it seemed as though the Eagles had begun to run away with the game—until Sanchez made his only glaring error.

With 33 seconds left in the third quarter, Sanchez underthrew Riley Cooper over the middle for the interception on the Philadelphia 30-yard line, which gave Houston a great field position to try to get back into the game. Fitzpatrick then hit budding wide receiver DeAndre

Hopkins for the seven-yard touchdown to cut the Eagles’ lead to 24-21 early in the fourth quarter.

After receiving the ball with more than 11 minutes remaining, Sanchez led the Eagles for an astonishing 15-play, 80yard touchdown drive that took move than eight minutes off the clock. This was the longest drive under the two-year tenure of head coach Chip Kelly, and it came at the perfect time, giving the Eagles an insurmountable 31-21 lead with 3:41 left in the game.

The Texans attempted to make a comeback, but it was to no avail as the Eagles defeated Houston to improve their record to 6-2 on the year and sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

The injuries of Nick Foles and star linebacker DeMeco Ryans during the game put a dark cloud over the event on the whole, but the Eagles rallied around these injuries and performed extremely well as a squad. Foles is expected to miss six to eight weeks with his injury, and DeMeco Ryans has been placed on the season-ending IR. These losses will be detrimental to the team, but the Eagles will be able to utilize their backups to overcome these deficits.

Regardless of the fact that Sanchez only has five years of experience in the league, he does have an exceptional amount of playoff experience. Sanchez performs well under pressure, as he did when he led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship appearances in his first

two years in the league. The loss of Foles for an undefined period of time is devastating, but Mark Sanchez is an adequate replacement at the quarterback position for the Eagles to attempt to continue their playoff aspirations.

Sanchez recorded impressive stats during his three quarters in the game, completing 15 of 22 passes for 202 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, only one of which is his fault.

The Eagles’ running game was also consistent throughout the course of the game, with primary back LeSean McCoy carrying the ball 23 times for 117 yards.

The star offensive performer, besides Sanchez, was receiver Jeremy Maclin. He caught six passes for a total of 158 yards and two immaculate touchdown receptions.

These outstanding offensive performances from McCoy and Maclin helped Sanchez settle into the offense and allowed him to perform at a high level throughout the game.

The Eagles will host the Carolina Panthers (3-5-1) on Monday Night Football on Nov. 10 at 8:30 p.m. Based on Sanchez’s performance in his first outing with the Eagles, there is no reason to think that Philadelphia won’t continue to steamroll over every opponent in their path, especially with their new quarterback at the helm: the one, the only, Mark Sanchez.

Sports | 16

November 5, 2014

The Hawk

Rad Gunzenhauser claims Atlantic 10 title Hawks take home third place overall This past weekend, the men’s cross country team participated in the Atlantic 10 Men’s Cross Country Championship, where graduate student Rad Gunzenhauser claimed the 2014 individual title.

“The last thing I remember was seeing Kevin McDonnel, who is a former star at Saint Joe’s, and I pointed to him and then finished the race,” said Gunzenhauser. “I was pumped because of the win for the team and the program.”

However, for Gunzenhauser, the success of the team was more important than his own.

“I immediately looked behind me and unfortunately I was followed by three George Mason guys,” said Gunzenhauser.

“We really wanted the team title, and that was my main motivation, but unfortunately we didn’t get the team title. But that will just be fuel for the fire in the future…I know that the guys will still build a team in the future and we will get that win eventually.”

Gunzenhauser took over first place at the three-mile mark in 14:51.5 and never looked back, crossing the finish line and claiming victory in just 24:33.6.

“I knew I had a good chance of winning it the whole time… I just kept seeing more supporting teammates, more friends, and more family, and it just got easier and easier as I went from there.”

One thing that Gunzenhauser admitted that helped him throughout the race was his familiarity with the course. He explained that he ran this course a number of times in high school. Despite a few last minute changes, Gunzenhauser was able to hold his

Photo courtesy of Atlantic 10 Conference

ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor

lead and claim the title.

“They actually changed the course last minute,” said Gunzenhauser. “Knowing the course really helped me… like I said, I knew about that hill, I ran that hill, I’ve broken people on that same hill before…it was definitely to my advantage that the race was run at Schenley Park.”

As a team, the Hawks finished in third place out of 14 schools competing and concluded with an average 8K time of 25:12.50 with 100 points. This marks the fifth time the Hawks finished in the top three in the

last six years. They have finished in the top three four times since 2011.

Gunzenhauser explained how consistent results such as these speak volumes about not only about the athletes on the team but also about Head Coach Mike Glavin.

“It says a lot about coach Glavin especially, who always has his guys ready to go at the confrence meet,” said Gunzenhauser.

“There are a lot of guys that can really race well at the conference meet when it matters, but [senior Logan] Mohn has showed up

three years in a row at the conference meet.

He’s had three top 10 finishes.”

One key to the success that the team has found so far this season is momentum.

As Gunzenhauser explained, an individual win may galvanize the team, but being successful as a team is what inspires the runners to perform even better at future events.

“When you have some good races early on, that momentum just carries on…the positive experience and feedback you get from that race will carry on in future races,” said Gunzenhauser.

Hawks stumble at Atlantic 10 Championship Team looks to continue rebuilding for next season

ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor

Photo by Brian Crilly

Last weekend, the women’s cross country team participated in the Atlantic 10 Championship. In a disappointing finish, the Hawks placed 13th out of 14 teams.

“Overall, we are not very happy with how the performance was, just because you’re expecting to do a lot better. But I think that we’ve learned a lot from it, and luckily we are returning the entire team next year so we are looking to do a lot better for sure,” said junior Lauren Hehir.

Hehir was the first Hawk to cross the finish line with a time of 18:44.5 and finished 31st overall out of 126 runners.

“Personally, one thing I was looking to do a little bit better than I did perform because last year I got 20th, so it felt like a bit of a regression, but I’m just going to use it as motivation just to keep working hard and move forward to hopefully run faster towards the end of this season as well as in track,” said Hehir.

One positive note for the cross country team this season is that they have improved significantly throughout the season.

They have grown as a team as well as off the track.

“I feel like we always work so hard together and have became really close in terms of running and training as well as friendship, so I feel like in that regard, our team has gotten a lot stronger,” said Hehir.

“In terms of training, we’ve definitely made huge improvements. Our races so far haven’t shown where we should be, but in

terms of hard work we put in plenty of it, seven days a week.”

This year the team has a lot of young runners and every runner will be returning next year—an occurrence that does not regularly happen with collegiate athletics.

While the team does want to try to win this year, they are aware that this year is a rebuilding season and are focused on growing for next year.

“It’s really rare to have a full returning team, so I think that we’ve been using that as motivation,” said Hehir. “This year was definitely more of a building year in terms of getting everyone in shape and prepared for next year when we are really ready to go out there and race fast and show people what we can do.”

One area of improvement that the team needs to work on is their attitude. Hehir believes that in order to be a true championship team, they will need to run more confidently.

“I think we kind of psych ourselves out because we are young and new and whatnot. I think, come race day, the nerves kind of take over too much,” said Hehir.

As far as the rest of the season is concerned, the team is looking to finish as high as possible in the standings. For next year, the team will be looking to make moves.

“I think that we are going to have our sights set for pretty high next year,” for Hehir. “For the rest of this season, we are just trying to finish out strong.”