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Presidential search continues

Candidates currently being vetted for open position ERIN RAFTERY ’15 News Editor As the first semester of the 2014-2015 academic year is wrapping up, the search for the 28th President of Saint Joseph’s University continues.

The beginning stages of the search, which included selecting the search firm of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, creating the Search Committee, and collecting input from the university community via with a focus on creating a better user expe- open forums, are now coming to a close.

“Really the first step was choosing a rience for all students, faculty, and employees. We engage departments around cam- firm...then the next step was to put together pus as well [and] meet with faculty, staff, the committee,” said Jim Boettcher, Ph.D., and students to hear what they would like professor of philosophy and member of the Presidential Search Committee. to see in a portal,” Adams continued.

As the next steps of the search begin, In order to accommodate the student body’s requests for the new platform, many candidates are currently being recruited features were included in the launch of The and vetted by the search firm. The firm started accepting application materials and Nest.

Resources that are commonly utilized nominations for candidates as of Oct. 14, by students can now be found in the tool- when its advertisement for the presidential bar located at the top of the platform. For position was released.

Throughout the next few months, the students looking to catch a ride on the university shuttle, a Shuttle Tracker has also firm will recommend applicants to the been added. Further, university Gmail ac- Search Committee, which will further excounts have also been integrated into The amine the candidates.

The criteria the Search Committee will Nest for easier accessibility for both faculty be using to vet and interview the candidates and students.

Continued THE NEST, Pg. 2 can be found in the Prospectus, which was released to the university community via email on Nov. 7 and made available via the Presidential Search website on Nov. 14.

The Prospectus defines various aspects of St. Joe’s and includes what the university Photo by Ben Lackey ’15 is looking for in a candidate as well as the potential challenges the next president will most likely face. These include constructing a 2025/2035 plan, adhering to the Jesuit mission by creating a successful academic environment and student experience, strengthening the university’s endowment and financial outlook through advancement initiatives, and to participate in shared governance and create a senior team.

These criteria and challenges were based partially off of feedback from faculty forums, the alumni forum, staff forum, and student forum held on Oct. 4 and led by Shelly Weis Storbeck, the consultant from Storbeck/Pimentel.

“Part of the forums were really important for sort of how should we reflect the will of the community and the concerns of St. Joe’s community in the description of the position itself … [the] Prospectus was really the last step before moving into the market, which is where we are now, the beginning stage of that,” said Boettcher.

New university platform introduced CONNOR MCGUIRE ’16 Hawk Staff

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aint Joseph’s University’s new information portal, The Nest, was officially implemented as the university’s primary communication platform on Nov. 18, replacing MySJU. The Nest was initially launched on March 17, 2014, but is now the official site for students to access data regarding their class assignments, registration, and university email. While MySJU is still functioning and available for student use, it will no longer be operational after January of 2015.

The switch from MySJU to The Nest is a result of calls for change from students.

These requests came in the form of surveys and related feedback sources. The Nest was designed for the purpose of convenience as well as to provide students with a more suitable outlet specifically created to fit their needs when it comes to accessing

Halt to the graduation march Tighter regulations prevent walking at graduation LEIGH ANNE TIFFANY ’15 Assistant News Editor For many seniors, thoughts of donning a cap and gown and walking into the elaborate graduation tents set up on Curran Lawn every May are just beginning.

However, stricter adherence to graduation requirements this year may result in many of these future graduates not being able to walk in the Commencement ceremony.

Continued GRADUATION, Pg. 2

school related files and work.

The transition to The Nest has been divided into two separate phases. Phase one began in the summer of 2013, when the project team met for the launch of The Nest and began the planning process. This phase culminated in the launching of the pilot version of The Nest on March 17, 2014.

Phase two began in April of 2014 and will remain in progress until all concerns about the project have been met and addressed.

“This project was created…to implement a secure, dynamic environment that provides students, faculty, and employees with a single point of access to web services customized to their university account,” said Lauren Adams, project manager for The Nest project and director of User Services.

“The project team has weekly meetings

Continued PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH, Pg. 3

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Department of Public Safety Reports (Nov. 14 - Nov. 26) November 14

November 17

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown drawing graffiti on a board outside of a first floor laundry room in LaFarge Residence Center. Facilities Management was notified. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student that he left his backpack unattended, which contained a laptop computer in the Campion Student Center.

Public Safety was notified regarding an unsecured bicycle outside of LaFarge Residence Center. Public Safety officers responded, took custody of the bicycle, and secured it at Headquarters.

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown drawing graffiti on a second floor door inside of Moore Hall. Facilities Management was notified. Community Standards was notified.

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

November 15

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a second floor apartment in Pennbrook Apartments. Public Safety officers and Residence Life responded to the apartment. A search of the room revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving Saint Joseph’s University students taking place in the 5600 block of Woodbine Avenue. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Community Standards was notified.

November 16

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 4200 block of Manayunk Avenue. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The group was dispersed.

Community Standards was notified.

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown drawing graffiti in a first floor men’s bathroom inside the Drexel Library. Facilities Management was notified.

November 18

November 19

Public Safety was notified regarding two St. Joe’s students having a verbal altercation inside of LaFarge Residence Center. Public Safety officers responded. Community Standards was notified.

November 20

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s student in regards to a suspicious male approaching her near the area of 54th & City Avenue. Public Safety officers and Philadelphia Police responded to the area. Officers were unable to locate the individual. Officers remained in the area.

November 21

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside a first floor room in LaFarge Residence Center. Residence Life was notified.

November 22

Public Safety confiscated alcohol from a St. Joe’s student inside the lobby of Villiger Hall. Residence Life was notified.

Public Safety was notified regarding two individuals causing a disturbance inside Sourin Residence Center. Public Safety officers responded and resolved the situation.

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s stu-

dent in regards to being assaulted by another St. Joe’s student near the Drexel Arms Apartments. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. Incident is under investigation.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a large group of students gathering in the 2000 block of N. 63rd Street. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded.

The group was dispersed.

Public Safety was notified by an area resident of a loud party involving St. Joe’s students taking place in the 5300 block of Gainor Road. Philadelphia Police were notified and responded. The group was dispersed.

Community Standards was notified.

November 23

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown flooding the third floor sinks inside the men’s bathroom of McShain Residence Center. Facilities Management was notified.

Public Safety was notified in regards to person(s) unknown drawing graffiti on a first floor door inside of Sourin Residence Center. Facilities Management was notified.

Community Standards was notified.

November 24

Public Safety was notified by a St. Joe’s employee in regards to a suspicious male looking in a parked vehicle in the Moore Hall parking lot. Public Safety officers responded to the area. Officers were unable to locate the individual.

November 25

Public Safety was notified of an odor of marijuana coming from a third floor room in Lannon Hall. Public Safety officers and Residence Life responded to the room. A search of the room revealed no signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia. Community

Standards was notified.

Residence Life notified Public Safety regarding the confiscation of drug paraphernalia inside a room in Pennbrook Apartments. Public Safety took custody of the drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

Residence Life notified Public Safety regarding the confiscation of drug paraphernalia inside a room in Lannon Hall.

Public Safety took custody of the drug paraphernalia. Community Standards was notified.

Residence Life notified Public Safety regarding the confiscation of a large machete inside a room in Ashwood Apartments. Public Safety took custody of the machete. Community Standards was notified.

November 26

Residence Life notified Public Safety regarding the confiscation of alcohol inside a room in the Morris Quad Townhouses.

Public Safety took custody of the alcohol.

Community Standards was notified.

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Stricter review of graduation applications Continued GRADUATION from Pg. 1 In order to graduate from Saint Joseph’s University, students need to pass 40 classes, with some exceptions depending on the program. These classes are comprised of a mixture of GEP and major requirements specific to each student’s particular program of study.

While a student needs to complete these requirements in order to receive their diploma, Maureen O’Mara Carver, executive director of Student Records and Financial Services, said that students can still walk at the Commencement ceremony even if they have not taken all of the necessary courses.

Carver explained that if students have not completed up to two of their necessary courses in order to graduate, they can still walk at the ceremony as long as they have registered to finish those classes by the end of the summer. These two courses include classes required by a student’s program or ones needed to meet the university’s approximately 40-course minimum to earn a Bachelor’s degree.

In special circumstances, students with three uncompleted courses can also walk, but they would need to get special permission from the Dean of their college, according to Carver.

Shawn Krahmer, Ph.D., associate dean for Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, confirmed that there has been a tradition of making exceptions for students completing their degree by the end of the summer, but she is unaware of any formal record of this policy.

“Custom has permitted students who were able to complete their requirements over the summer to walk the May before they completed,” Krahmer said. “I don’t know when this custom was initiated or who approved it.”

In recent years, some seniors have reported being able to walk at graduation even if they would not be able to finish their degree by the end of the summer, Krahmer added.

“In the last couple of years, the registrar’s office has been too shorthanded to finish degree clearance checks prior to graduation,” Krahmer said. “So, in effect, anyone who applied for graduation was allowed to walk, although a number of these students do not yet have their diploma.”

This year, though, Carver said that the policy of limiting students who walk at Commencement to a maximum of two outstanding courses to be completed over the summer will be held firm.

For seniors that are unsure whether or not they will complete the requirements needed to walk, Carver advises them to check their Degreeworks audit to see if they are meeting their major program requirements and how many classes they have completed out of the 40 St. Joe’s requires for a degree.

If students realize they will not meet the graduation requirements, Carver added that they might still have time to catch up.

“You want to get this done before drop/ add is over, so that if you look at your degree audit and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, what am I going to do?’ you still have time to maybe fix it,” said Carrer.

Students can take classes over the summer, or, with special permission, during the winter intercession or overload their spring semester schedule. However, Carver said there is a limit to how quickly a student can catch up depending on how far behind he or she is.

“There’s really not a whole lot you can do if you’ve maxed out your [spring and summer] schedules and you still have two courses left,” Carver said. “Sorry, too bad it wasn’t looked at earlier.”

She added that when in doubt about

meeting course requirements, talk to your advisor or the advising center and still apply to walk at the ceremony. If a student does not make the requirements for walking in the upcoming spring Commencement, Carver said that he or she can always apply to walk in next year’s graduation after finishing all of the requirements.

“If you know you still have the two courses outstanding, still apply [for graduation],” Carver said. “Because we want to make sure that we get everything in order and keep you informed about the ceremony, getting your cap and gown, and all the other things you need to do.”

Krahmer, though, made it clear that walking at graduation does not mean you have earned a degree.

“Walking at graduation is not the same thing as actually graduating,” Krahmer said.

“You have not officially graduated until you receive the diploma, which does not occur until graduation clearances are done.”

As seniors prepare for what is potentially their final semester at St. Joe’s, they should look closely to make sure that they will be able to graduate and walk into those graduation tents come May.

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Mixed reactions to new university portal Continued THE NEST from Pg.1 The Nest has gained some positive feedback thus far from students.

Maria Krup, ’16, said, “To be honest, I like the new format. I like how the email is the first thing you see and I also think having the tabs horizontally is better than having them vertically in little sections. I also like how Degree Works is easy to locate as well as registration features.”

However, some students believe that the transition from MySJU to The Nest could have been handled more efficiently.

Teddy Starling, ’17, said, “I like that things are more consolidated, like easier access to the email. It does seem a little bit more confusing, which is why I think a lot of people, myself included, got overwhelmed and a little confused. Maybe a little tutorial or something would be beneficial so students are more clear about where everything is.”

Richie Gallo, ’16, said, “I suppose we’re all used to the old version because it was a little easier to navigate, but give it a few months and I think people will get used to it.”

MySJU will still be operational until January 2015, which will provide The Nest project team an adequate amount of time in which to transfer any remaining material into the new information portal and to address any concerns that may arise during the transition.

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Update on presidential search Continued PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH from Pg.1 “I would say this: I feel like the input I heard from both faculty forums and the student forum is well represented in that Prospectus, and I know I myself was trying to make sure that that input was reflected,” added Boettcher.

Robert Bowman, ’81, Board of Trustees member and chair of the Search Committee, said that in addition to information from the forums, the search firm will help in defining the interviewing criteria and process.

“I don’t know what the actual process is the day of the interviews. What my concern is to make sure it’s a very consistent process so that you get the same information so you can compare people using the same data points as you go along,” said Bowman.

Robert Moore, Ph.D., president of Faculty Senate, said that he felt the forums helped define what the community wants in a new president. “[Storbeck] is from a well respected search firm and she seemed to be genuinely interested in what we were looking for.

[She] asked some good questions,” said Moore.

In addition to the open forums, both Boettcher and Bowman said they are committed to sharing as much information about the search as they can without breaching their confidentiality agreements.

They encourage members of the commu-

nity to contact them with any concerns or input.

“I’m always open because we don’t have all the answers right, we’re just the committee so if somebody doesn’t say something, shame on them,” said Bowman. “If we’re going down the road the wrong way and a first year student here has a suggestion that would help us…we’re all ears.”

“I would say for students, reach out to Karen [Hogan], to Dan Joyce, and to me if you have concerns, email us and we’ll meet and talk,” added Boettcher.

After the process of vetting and interviewing, according to both Boettcher and Bowman, the search committee will present a few, or one, candidate to the Board, hopefully by March. The Board will then vote to make the final decision as to who will be the 28th President of St. Joe’s.

“The job of the Search Committee is to take the list of potential candidates from the firm, narrow those down to some group of finalists, meet with those finalists in some capacity, and then recommend one or more – but not more than several – names to the Board,” said Boettcher.

Because the search is open and the next president may be a lay person, the compensation for candidates may have to be altered from that of past presidents, who have all been Jesuits.

“I mean, there is nothing in the Pro-

spectus that limits the candidates to Jesuits, and if we are going after a lay candidate then obviously we’re competing with other actors in the market, and that means we have to offer compensation that meets a market standard. So I think everyone knows that we’ll obviously have to compensate if it’s a lay candidate that we want,” added Boettcher.

Further, in regards to how the issues of last year will affect the vetting of the candidates, Bowman said he would make sure the candidate is aware and able to handle the challenges.

“If I was interviewing you for a job, I would know what I needed in that person to get that job, so you want to make sure at the end of the day that person has the characteristics you’re looking for. You also want to make sure they understand all those things because you don’t want to be surprised when you get here, so I don’t care what the institution is, they have a laundry list of things and in the interview process it’s a give and take. We’re telling you, you’re telling us, at the end of the day you’re deciding, and we’re deciding,” said Bowman.

In the meantime, the search committee will continue to meet and receive advice from the search firm to ultimately pass along to the Board of Trustees their selection of potential candidates.

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December 3, 2014

The Hawk

Editorial EDITOR IN CHIEF Garrett Miley ’15

Grown-up holiday wish list

MANAGING EDITOR C.J. DeMille ’16 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

As the holiday season approaches, it’s safe to say that many Saint Joseph’s University students have a special gift or two in mind. While you probably haven’t made an actual wish list since you were little, there’s no harm in thinking about a few things you might like to have this December. This week, the Hawk Staff made their own wish list—but these presents aren’t just for us. Keeping our university community in mind, the staff considered some presents that we think would improve everyday life here on Hawk Hill. Here’s our official holiday wish list for St. Joe’s campus.

Garrett Miley: Schoolboy Q for the Spring Concert.

C.J. DeMille: Equal opportunity for all.

Molly Grab: Increased respect for other students and their points of view.

Erin Raftery: For increased dialogue, communication, and transparency on campus.

Leigh Anne Tiffany: Greater collaboration between different majors and schools.

Angela Christaldi: Increased dialogue about – and movement toward – gender equality.

Connie Lunanuova: A pony to ride to class…

Karen Funaro: Greater campus participation and more panels that people want to participate in.

Nate Vancil: For everyone to be passionate about something.

Anthony Panvini: That everyone on campus would be able to properly parallel park.

Dawn Cai: More books in the library about more varied subject matters, especially art!

Andrew Nguyen: Allowing all genders the option to live together.

Anthony Panvini ’16

- The Hawk Staff

LAYOUT EDITOR Andrew Nguyen ’17 PHOTO EDITOR Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15 ONLINE EDITOR Kayla Lane ’17

: Don’t call me crazy The importance of opening a dialogue about mental health ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor If you walk through any vaguely populated place on campus at the end of the semester, you’re almost guaranteed to hear at least one person saying how anxious they are about everything they have to do, or how depressed they are about the grade they got on their final project or paper.

Someone else is invariably talking about the panic attack they had the night before, and how they definitely, absolutely are never, ever procrastinating again. These terms have become so ingrained in our daily vocabulary that we don’t often stop to think about what they actually represent.

Anxiety, depression, panic disorder.

These are all valid medical disorders, and all of them fall under the same category: mental illness. If you wouldn’t say, “I have (insert serious physical medical condition here)” when you’re feeling a little under the weather, then why do we think that it’s OK to use a mental disorder as a hyperbolic placeholder?

There is a vast difference between feeling a little nervous about a test and having anxiety. Getting a little bummed out about a test is not the same thing as being depressed. Being freaked out over the pa-

pers that you procrastinated on is nowhere near having a panic attack. We use these medical terms interchangeably with the things that we are exaggerating, but refuse to recognize the actual disorders that they represent. When was the last time that you heard someone talk about how they were feeling? Was it someone saying how bad their allergies were, or how little sleep they got? How about when you asked someone how they’ve been doing? Everyone’s general response to the question of, “How are you?” is the same. Regardless of what has been going on in their life, physically or mentally, they will respond with a monosyllabic, “Good.” But what happens when they’re not good?

The issue of mental health is such a taboo in our society. Every other report on the nightly news seems to be about the newest super-food that will help boost your immune system, or the latest miracle drug that cures blood pressure/weight problems/whatever the public health panic of the week happens to be. But mental health is almost never discussed, and when people try to bring it up, the topic is often brushed aside. If you mention that you have depression, people will tell you to “stop being so bummed out,” or that, “there are people who have it worse than you.” Everyone

tells you to try yoga, or, my personal favorite response, “Go outside! The sunlight will make you feel better.” People are not plants; a little light is not a cure-all for a chemical imbalance.

One in four students suffers from some form of mental illness, according to statistics curated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. If 25 percent of people on our campus are suffering from some sort of mental illness, then why aren’t we talking about it? 25 percent is a major percentage. To put that into perspective, statistically, one person out of every apartment in Lannon and Rashford is dealing with a mental illness. We never hear about it, though. People have no problem talking about physical illness, but when it comes to a mental illness, everything suddenly becomes “hush-hush.”

Furthermore, our society has become desensitized toward speaking about those with mental illnesses. Too often, people suffering from these illnesses are called “crazy,” or “unstable,” which couldn’t be further from the truth. It is not possible to know what the “typical” person dealing with these issues looks like, because mental disorders do not discriminate. Anyone could be suffering from depression—one of your professors, the kid at the next table in

the dining hall, even your roommate.

People are wary of talking about their experiences with mental illness because they are afraid of being judged. We need to break the stigma associated with mental illnesses. People with physical illnesses have no fear when discussing their appointments with doctors or the fact that they have to take medication; it’s just another part of life. We should be able to talk about mental illnesses just as freely, because the fear of being judged can only worsen one’s mental state. Those dealing with mental illness already feel alienated enough, but the fact that there is no forum for discussing what they experience only serves to make the problem worse. This stigma is a serious problem, and it can only be solved if we dedicate ourselves to creating a solution. Make yourself available to those who need support. If a friend seems to be acting differently, attempt to talk to them.

Erase “crazy” from your vocabulary—no one needs to be belittled because of their emotions. Everyone is dealing with his or her own problems. Do not make someone else’s suffering worse through your own insensitivity.

December 3, 2014

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Letter to the Editor To the editor,

I recently picked up an edition of your newspaper from Nov. 12, 2014, to find an article titled “Death with Dignity: A right for autonomy.” The article addresses voluntary euthanasia and patient autonomy for end of life situations. As an Interdisciplinary Health Services major, hospice volunteer, and hopeful medical ethicist, I had several issues with this article.

For example, the first paragraph addresses solidarity in toward those suffering from terminal illness. However, this seems like a poor attempt to make up for some of the questionable things the writer is about to say. He should have explained what he meant by solidarity. I agree that it is important to be in solidarity with all of those suffering from a terminal illness, but the way that we do that is by taking care of them, not necessarily killing them. It seems to me like this statement was not further explained because it could easily be contradictory to the author’s argument.

Second, voluntary euthanasia is not a “legal process through which a terminally ill patient can choose to receive a lethal dose of medication.” Voluntary euthanasia is any purposeful killing done to relieve pain or suffering that the victim allows. If my roommate is suffering through the pain of an extreme migraine, and he, in turn, allowed me to shoot him and murder him, this could count as an example of voluntary euthanasia, which is obviously illegal and immoral.

The correct term the author was looking for is physician-assisted suicide. Physician-assisted suicide is actually the “legal process through which a terminally ill patient can choose to have a doctor write a prescription for a lethal dose of medication.” Dying with Dignity laws (the law which allows physician-assisted suicide) is only legal in five states: Oregon, Washington, Montana, New Mexico, and Vermont.

Next, the article mentions the “two key arguments” people use to oppose physician-assisted suicide. I have no clue where the author came up with these arguments, because there was obviously no credible source used here. The author states that the two key arguments against “voluntary euthanasia” are “a patient is denying their families the opportunity to create lasting memories” and “the patient may be denying the spouse the right to care for a sick loved one.” These arguments may be some people’s arguments against physician-assisted suicide, but they are nowhere near being close to the “two key arguments.” In fact, I would argue that nobody has the right to take care of anyone, unless you are a doctor.

The key arguments against physician-assisted suicide involve what we call, in philosophy and ethics, the slippery slope. The slippery slope is the idea that the consequences of allowing one action could have an unforeseen negative effect on future actions. The first way in which the slippery slope applies here is regarding autonomy. The author argues that autonomy trumps all. However, in my opinion, it does not. If a patient’s autonomy did trump all other ethical principles, one could allow an Ebola patient to roam freely in the streets of New York if the patient really wanted it, which would obviously be wrong. Second, some believe that legalizing physician-assisted suicide allows doctors to misuse the protocol and take advantage of patients.

Finally, I have a problem with two other statements the author made. He says “undoubtedly, at some point in the terminal illness process, a patient will lose their autonomy.” This is simply untrue; it generalizes people with terminal illnesses and does not account for anyone who never becomes incompetent before they pass away from a terminal illness. Then he adds, “humans are defined by their autonomy.” This, I would argue, is also untrue, because sometimes, people make terrible mistakes. Should a person be defined by their terrible mistakes or things they do to try and fix them, or the other amazing things they do with their lives?

However, I would have to say the author does bring up some good arguments, several of which I agree with. Yet it is important to clarify terms in one’s argument and to not make generalizations when addressing humanity. I would also like to say that I agree with the author’s stance on physician-assisted suicide, just for reasons not mentioned in the school paper. Thank you.

Joe Paparo, ’16

’Tis the season for giving thanks

KATHERINE GRYGO ’16 Hawk Staff

Picture this: A family sits at the dining room table enjoying Thanksgiving dinner.

The mother and father are at the heads of the table, surrounded by their four adoring children, and both sets of grandparents are visiting. The whole family wears matching red sweaters, and during the picturesque meal, an alarm suddenly goes off.

The mother looks at the clock, gasps, takes everybody’s plate, and throws the dishes into the kitchen. As she grabs her coat, her youngest daughter asks where she is going.

She tells her family that she is late for Black Friday shopping and is going to miss all of the best deals.

The above is a description of a commercial that I saw on television as I was casually flipping through channels one evening. Over the years, there has been a major increase in the commercialization of the holiday season. There are piles of advertisements discussing great deals and that one can take advantage of earlier than ever, since stores will be opened at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening. To me, this is absolutely absurd. Don’t get me wrong, I love holiday shopping and the thrill of presents on Christmas day, but I think that society is so overcome with the glitz and glamour of the holidays that we have forgotten what this season is truly about.

I think it is incredibly important that we refocus our attention onto what this season really means. The holiday season is not about presents underneath the tree, a huge holiday feast with turkey and candied yams (I have never had candied yams, but they seemed like a festive food), or a perfectly decorated tree. It is more than dancing sugar plum fairies and a jolly old man dressed in red. It is about giving thanks and taking time to appreciate the people that

we love and showing them how much they mean to us.

You can tell me, “Well, Katherine, if I give a person a present, then I am showing him that I love and appreciate him.” I agree; that is, undoubtedly, a way to show your love for someone. But how many of you drafted a list and proudly presented it to your parents detailing the items you would love to get this holiday season? This is known as the “season of giving,” but also as the “season of receiving.” We expect to get things from people, and this expectation of getting nice gifts has, to an extent, tarnished the true meaning of the season.

I think we need to take a look around us and realize how incredibly fortunate we are. This time of year should be a time of reflection, a time when we think about how lucky we are as well as a time to be thankful for all that we have. We are lucky that we get to go to a school as wonderful as Saint Joseph’s University. We are lucky to have professors and other staff members who are kind and passionate. We are lucky for our fellow classmates and friends who are our family away from home. The list could go on and on!

This holiday season, remember to take time in between the shopping and wrapping to say “thanks.” Remember to tell the people you love and appreciate why they are so special to you. Remember to take a moment to look at your life and see why you are #blessed. It is totally OK to want a hippopotamus or your two front teeth for Christmas, but remember what this season is truly about. In between “A Christmas Story” and “It’s A Wonderful Life,” take a moment to think about what it is that you are grateful for, and give thanks for all that you have. Happy holidays, Hawks!

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December 3, 2014

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The dark side of fame: Bill Cosby’s fall from Grace MAGGIE MCHALE ’17 Special to the Hawk Falls from grace are never honorable, but Bill Cosby’s public defaming seems to be one of the most unfortunate in recent years. The comedy legend has suffered a less-than-honorable fall from fame. Over the past month or so, Cosby, 77, has found himself in hot water, battling multiple rape allegations. About 20 women have now come forward claiming that Cosby sexually assaulted them; many of the stories are eerily similar to one another. Should fame ever exclude one from the consequences of his or her actions, no matter how bad they may be?

Bill Cosby has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for more than 50 years. He is most notably known as a stand-up comedian, actor, and producer. He charmed families in the 1980s with the hit sitcom “The Cosby Show” and had previously entertained fans of all ages with “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids” in the 1970s. His stand-up shows have sold out worldwide, engaging audiences of all ages and backgrounds. How could someone so legendary and beloved have such an appalling dark side?

Though it comes as a shock to the gen-

eral public, the comedy world was less than surprised when these numerous allegations against Cosby were made. Cosby has been notorious among A-list social circles for sexually assaulting and date-raping women as far back as the 1960s. Most of the claims that are surfacing presently date back to the 1970s, and all of his accusers have the same fundamental story.

Although many of these occurrences were claimed to have happened 30 or 40 years ago, Cosby is not necessarily in the clear. The state of New York, where some of these assaults reportedly took place, could take action against Cosby due to the state’s lack of a statute of limitations in cases concerning first-degree rape.

Aside from possible legal action, many other entertainment outlets and universities have now cut ties with Cosby. NBC and Netflix have both pulled the plug on projects they were developing with the comedian, and TV Land removed reruns of “The Cosby Show” from its syndication list. Both Berklee College of Music and University of Massachusetts, Amherst have severed their affiliations with Cosby; Berklee ended a scholarship in Cosby’s name and UMass Amherst asked the comedian to step down as co-chairman of the school’s fundraising campaign.

What does Cosby have to say for himself? Strangely enough, the comedian has been extremely quiet about what’s been going on. He made one public statement, but simply brushed off the claims, saying, “A guy doesn’t have to answer to innuendos.” What’s weirder is the fact that, despite not openly saying anything himself, and his lawyer calling the allegations “unsubstantiated or fabricated stories,” it has become known that Cosby has paid off some of his accusers outside of court. Additionally, it is known that Cosby had a child out of wedlock, whom he has been supporting for years. Cosby has since resigned from the Temple University Board of Trustees.

It seems that although no legal action has yet been taken, it is generally agreed upon that Cosby’s alleged actions are entirely unacceptable. Whether or not he truly committed the crimes is still in question, but an allegation is still enough to elicit feelings of disgust. Celebrity or not, rape is rape, and it is inexcusable. Whether or not legal action will be taken is still unknown, but one thing remains clear: Regardless of Cosby’s celebrity status, no one should ever take advantage of another human being in such a horrendous manner.

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Protest in Philadelphia on Monday (November 24) night. Photos by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

WINDING BACK THE CLOCKS

Ferguson, Missouri and institutionalized racism in the United States

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olice brutality. Governmental corruption. Riots in the streets. An uprising led by the people. Sounds like a post-apocalyptic dystopia, right? Like something found in any number of the latest Hollywood blockbusters.

Something that could never happen here.

Unfortunately, these elements aren’t just part of a movie – this dystopian atmosphere has become reality in Ferguson, Missouri.

On Nov. 24, at nine o’clock p.m., it was announced by Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCullogh that Officer Darren Wilson would not be convicted in the shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.

Some background, for those unfamiliar with the case: Wilson had been called to an unrelated case, and overheard the police dispatcher make a call about a shoplifting.

Michael Brown and a friend had taken a box of cigarillos from a convenience store.

Wilson went to the area and confronted the teens, leading to physical altercation with Brown. During this altercation, Wilson threatened to shoot Brown—and later followed through with this threat. Eyewitness Dorian Johnson, the friend accompanying Brown, stated, “At no point in time did they struggle over the weapon because the weapon was already drawn on us.” Brown and Johnson tried to get away from Wilson,

ANGELA CHRISTALDI ’17 Opinions Editor and according to witnesses, Brown turned around to Wilson with his hands up to show the officer that he was unarmed. Wilson, however, fired five more shots, killing the teen.

The case of the shooting, which occurred on Aug. 9, was brought before a grand jury to determine whether or not the officer would be brought to trial in the case.

However, it was later determined—through documents released to the public—that the jury was given insufficient evidence, and that the majority of the eyewitnesses had cohesive accounts, with only one witness’s account matching that of Wilson. However, the jury still chose not to indict Wilson, while the family of Michael Brown is forced to deal with both the loss of a child and the knowledge that his murderer has gone free.

Soon after the verdict was released, the nation exploded. Protests began in major cities all over the country, Philadelphia included. However, all eyes were on Ferguson, where violent protests began immediately after the announcement. Despite Brown’s parents imploring people to be peaceful, peace was not within the realm of possibility that night. News outlets have focused solely on these violent protests— which are still continuing—and wonder why the violence is necessary. After all,

weren’t people asked to be peaceful?

I’ll let you in on a secret. There’s this concept called institutionalized racism, and it has been part of our nation for quite some time. It is the systemic oppression of a specific racial group by a larger group or institution (i.e. the government). In school, you were taught about the bravery of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as all the others who fought for civil rights.

Upon hearing that segregation was abolished, young you probably breathed a sigh of relief and thought about how wonderful it was that racism had been ended so long ago. Newsflash, everyone: it hasn’t.

The lack of an indictment of Wilson and the treatment of the protestors in Ferguson are clear signs that racism is alive and thriving in the United States. When a white man can fatally shoot an unarmed black teenager and walk free with no repercussions other than the loss of his job, there is a clear problem. As for the bias against the protestors, remember when the Phillies won the World Series way back in 2008? Who went crazy and started turning over cars and destroying South Broad Street? That’s right—thousands of Phillies fans, who weren’t criticized for committing major property damage, but were seen as simply celebrating the win. If it’s accept-

able for people to get that riled up about the outcome of a baseball game, why is it suddenly a problem for people to act in the same manner about something that actually matters?

We need to stand in solidarity with the protestors of Ferguson. We need to expose the corruption that is clearly going on. What has happened here is, to borrow a phrase from the opening lines of Senator Bill Bradley’s speech after the Rodney King verdict (another famous case of police brutality against a man of color), a “travesty of justice.” The job of the police is to protect the public and ensure the safety of all people. No one should be afraid of those who are meant to protect them.

We need to work together to create a culture of equality, in which people are not discriminated against—or worse—for their race. This is the second coming of the Civil Rights Movement, and the death of Michael Brown was the spark that ignited the anger of a nation. We cannot allow the horrific choice made by the grand jury to fall by the wayside. Whether it is by marching through the streets, continuing the chants of “Hands up, don’t shoot!” or sharing information with others about what has happened, we all need to be involved. We cannot afford to be apathetic.

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Just a spritz on the wrist A look into men’s cologne ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor

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hoosing men’s cologne can be tricky. With a number of designer scents, a variety of AXE flavors, and different kinds of body wash, some men may wonder whether or not cologne is even necessary before they go out.

Patrick McCluskey, ’15, who started wearing cologne around age 17, explained that he started putting it on for the ladies.

“I would definitely say I wear cologne mainly when I am just hanging out with girls, or my girlfriend. It’s just to maintain body hygiene. Besides using a good deodorant, you might want a little something extra,” said McCluskey.

William Hedley, ’16, started wearing cologne around age 19. Along with McCluskey, Hedley wore cologne because his girlfriend gave it to him as a gift.

When asked if he thinks he is more attractive when spraying it on, Hedley responded with, “One hundred percent. I don’t know what it is about it, but not only do I think I smell better, but it’s kind of like a confidence booster.”

Hedley’s first cologne was Burberry Weekend, but his favorite cologne today is Calvin Klein Euphoria Gold.

Although McCluskey does not have a favorite cologne, he explained that if he had to choose one for a special night, he would go with Bvlgari Aqua.

“It’s a bit fragrant almost, like a flower smell but not as much,” said McCluskey.

While finding the right scent to compliment your person is important, it is also essential that you spray just the right amount. When it comes to cologne, a little bit goes a long way.

“My one friend one time at a high school prom put a little too much on, and it’s a common mistake,” said McCluskey.

“I prefer a much more subtle approach…

What you do is you take a small dab on your finger and just rub it on the neck— that’s all I need, just a little bit, but definitely nothing more than that.”

Hedley agreed with McCluskey’s approach.

“It’s definitely one spritz on the wrist, rub the wrists together, then wrist to the neck,” said Hedley.

Both Hedley and McCluskey must be doing something right – both have received compliments on the way they smell.

“I’ve gotten some compliments, but I don’t really realize it. It’s like a part of the outfit now, you know?” said Hedley. “Cologne in general conveys more of a cleancut kind of image.”

“I’ve been complimented multiple times on how well I smell, so I think my methods are going pretty strong,” McCluskey said.

The consensus on cologne is that a small amount will leave you smelling great and that certain brands will convey a particular image. It’s best to use higher-end

brands like Ralph Lauren Polo and Giorgio Armani in order to compliment a more mature and classy look.

Because high-end colognes are typically sold in bottles, this means breaking away from commercially-branded body sprays like AXE, which has a more juvenile association.

“I feel like it’s sort of the gateway deodorant,” said McCluskey on AXE. “It’s completely fine once you start using deodorant in eighth and ninth grade, but once you start getting above 16 and 17 years old, you need to graduate to a different kind of deodorant. I would say to stop using that and go get some Degree, Old Spice, or even a generic brand, because AXE is really pungent and it’s like you’re trying too hard.

We’re not 14 or 15 years old, we’re adults here.”

“I feel like it becomes such a ‘teenager’ kind of thing,” said Hedley. “When you grow up and join the professional world, AXE isn’t an acceptable fragrance.”

The rules here are simple: choose the best cologne that is appropriate for your age and apply accordingly. The right cologne will accentuate your personal look or style with just a few sprays, and because colognes are so interchangeable, you can spray according to however you may be feeling that day. This just might be the easiest way to change your look yet.

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Keeping it together: Study apps to help you through finals LUKE ANTONELLO ’15 Special to the Hawk Although most students use their phones to distract themselves from schoolwork, there are actually a wide variety of apps that will help you get your work done quickly—so you can SnapChat about it after.

Here are four simple apps that will change the way you handle all your schoolwork. From note-taking and schedule organizing to setting time limits and finding the right music, these apps will make studying effective and much easier.

AudioNote is an app that mimics the functionality of LiveScribe SmartPens.

The app will record audio while you are in a meeting or lecture and it can sync the audio to the application you use to write or draw on your iPad or iPhone.

Navigating the audio notes is easy. By searching for key words, cutting unnecessary transcripts is done with just a few taps.

The app will relieve the stress of writ-

ing down every word a professor says during an important lecture; you can write down only the essentials and use audio for the rest of your note taking.

Although there is a free version of AudioNote available, the upgraded version has many additional features and is well worth the $4.99 for any struggling note-taker. iStudiez is the ultimate organizing app for all college needs. It’s a combination of the iPhone’s Notes, Reminders, Mail, and Calendar apps all in one.

By simply plugging in your class schedule, iStudiez will give you consistent reminders about deadlines and grades.

Olivia Martino, ’15, is an English major juggling part-time work, job searching, and keeping up with her rigorous class schedule. She tried iStudiez for a week with mixed results.

Martino said the app did a good job with its constant reminders of her busy schedule, but she needed to enter a lot of the information beforehand.

“I can see how this could be helpful at organizing work,” said Martino. “Call me old-fashioned. I prefer my notebook planner and a pen. It’s simple, but it works.”

The free iStudiez Lite version limits the number of classes you manage to three, but the app is useful nonetheless. An upgrade to iStudiez Pro is available for $2.99, which allows you to download iStudiez on to all of your other Apple devices. Whichever version you choose, there’s no excuse for missing an assignment again.

SelfControl is an app that blocks you from whatever website, app, or music you enter into a “blacklist.” You can set the amount of time the distraction is blocked off for, whether it’s for three hours or 21 days (the amount of time it takes to break a habit).

However, it appears that SelfControl’s worst flaw – and greatest strength – is that even if you finish your task early, the blacklisted websites will remain blocked, even if you restart your computer or delete the app.

While this means you can’t reward yourself for getting your work done, it also means that you can’t put off those emails or that pile of laundry any longer.

Although SelfControl is free for all Mac devices, the iPhone and iPad versions offer fewer features than the computer equivalent.

RelaxMelodies is a free relaxation app for the iPhone and iPad that has over 50 soothing soundtracks ranging from nighttime nature to solo piano.

RelaxMelodies can be used for background music while reading and working or even to lull you to sleep.

Need the music to stop once you’ve drifted off? Set a timer, and it will automatically stop playing. Then feel free to enjoy the benefits of a good night’s sleep, free from anxiety.

No matter now stressful your schedule might be in the next few weeks, make sure to utilize the technology available to you to make finals go as smoothly as possible.

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Two St. Joe’s grads launch off-campus housing service CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Lifestyle Editor

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hile sitting in their messy living room on Woodbine Avenue during their senior year at Saint Joseph’s University, a “light bulb” idea went off for roommates Paul Manganella, ’14, and Christopher DeLuca, ’14.

A mutual friend had asked to live in the house next year, after the pair’s lease expired.

The friend was also willing to sign the lease after only inquiring about the number of bedrooms in the house, nothing more.

As Manganella and DeLuca looked around their house, they realized that their friend’s readiness to make a financial commitment without knowing any other specifics about the house, its lease agreement, or its landlord was absurd.

The idea for HouzeMe was born.

Though the name came later, the concept was fresh in Manganella’s and DeLuca’s minds: revamp the platform by which students and landlords communicated about off-campus housing.

In a technologically-centered age, there needed to be a service that could provide students with the necessary information about off-campus properties, as well as offer e-leasing and landlord/student match-ups.

Manganella and DeLuca realized that with the proper tools and guidance, they could offer such a service.

The pair graduated as finance majors.

Manganella majored in economics as well, and sought advice from St. Joe’s large alumni network. The two were able to meet with Michael J. Hagan, ’85, of Hagan Arena fame and chairman and director of the weight loss program, NutriSystem.

“We must have looked ridiculous because we walked into his office with probably the worst written business plan of all time and he entertained the idea and helped us move it in the right direction,” said Manganella.

The two also partnered with Sheehan Gallagher, an Operational Procurement Manager for BP. Gallagher also happens to

be Manganella’s first cousin and acts as the Chief Financial Officer for HouzeMe, overseeing the company’s finances.

With the foundations of a business plan underway, Manganella and DeLuca were able to rake in $300,000 worth of funds through the financial support of friends and family.

Accessible as both a website and an app, HouzeMe allows students to register with the site and search for off-campus houses and apartment complexes near their university.

“Real estate in general is kind of an industry that hasn’t grown with technology, and everything else has sort of grown with technology,” said DeLuca. “We’re just trying to take the rental piece of the market and bring it to where it should be, or where we think it should be.”

With HouzeMe, the pair aims to modernize the antiquated process of off-campus housing, making it fully optimal for today’s college student.

“Essentially, we just wanted to take the off-campus experience, consolidate it, and make it easier for first-time renters and that’s where we’re at right now,” said Manganella.

“I mean, you have technology, so why not have it on some sort of platform?”

Both Manganella and DeLuca became aware that if HouzeMe were to succeed, the company would need to have all of their attention and focus. For recent college graduates living in a post-2008 economy, the thought of leaving the full-time jobs that they had secured after graduation was daunting.

“We set up markers, like if we hit this level of funding, we would leave our jobs and it was funny, because we didn’t think that we would hit that level of funding,” said Manganella. “We kind of thought that it would be a side project but our investment momentum picked up and we got to the point where we were over the limit that we said we would quit our jobs at, so we went through with it.”

The company currently has no headquarters and no direct office. Manganella and DeLuca work at home, communicating and conducting business on the phone with

each other and Sheehan, with Manganella as far as Cape Cod, and DeLuca stationed in Chatham, New Jersey.

A typical day for the two entrepreneurs consists of calling landlords and property management facilities, hoping that they decide to make a profile on the HouzeMe website. Currently, there are about 200 properties using HouzeMe in the Philadelphia area, and DeLuca expects that within the next month, they will have over 1,000, allowing them to cater to about 4,000 students, including those that attend other universities aside from St. Joe’s.

What the co-founders have discovered is that HouzeMe has generational appeal, as students and younger landlords are eager to have a web-operated service simplify their housing search. Older landlords, who are used to traditionally advertising their properties in newspapers, have become the harder sell.

“Now that there are more kids from our generation buying real estate and renting it to students, they’re calling for something like HouzeMe because it’s their nature to have it in their pocket, so to speak,” said DeLuca.

What the HouzeMe team aims to do is to offer landlords a convenient way to market their properties and have a greater exposure to the student market. Additionally, while landlords can expand their reach into the student market, students have more clarity as to what properties and leases they are considering.

The ideal vision for HouzeMe is for the site to be used as a property management site for landlords and a rental management facility for students.

As HouzeMe has already gained the business of some larger property management companies and apartment buildings in Philadelphia and Syracuse, New York, it is on its way to setting itself apart from its competitors. The fact that the company is stationed in the northeast, which has the highest concentration of college students in the country, has helped as well.

“The good thing that HouzeMe has is that we’re in the northeast already, whereas

a lot of these other guys are starting above or below it and trying to work into it. We’re already there,” said Manganella.

The company now works in conjunction with the St. Joe’s economics department, specifically with Milica Bookman, professor of economics, in establishing an internship program for current St. Joe’s students seeking class credit and hands-on business experience.

Bookman was encouraging and has been excited to offer her students the opportunity to intern with HouzeMe. “I have to say that it was very exciting for me to see this baby grow, if you will,” said Bookman. “There are lots of good ideas out there, but what was different in their case is that they really seemed to understand the market and what they could contribute to it.

They were so motivated and well-researched on everything; they were very impressive.”

Both Manganella and DeLuca also heed the advice given to them by Sheehan and the St. Joe’s alumni network and hope to start reaping the investments from second round capitalist ventures in order to establish offices and employ a staff.

Until those funds are raised, however, HouzeMe operates by the hands of Manganella, DeLuca, Sheehan, and the company’s two business development interns, Jon Bloodgood, ’16, and Michael Caruso, ’15.

Manganella and DeLuca insist that starting HouzeMe and seeing it through is one of the best decisions that they have made as graduates from St. Joe’s.

“When you’re young, the time to make a mistake is now and you could always go back to corporate America and some secure job,” said Manganella. “Five years from now, you would kick yourself if you didn’t do it.”

The HouzeMe app is set to launch in the Apple store this coming month. Manganella and DeLuca are looking to expand their position in the rental market and make HouzeMe a marketable name.

Through their continued effort, Manganella and DeLuca are attempting to turn what was once a pipe dream into a reality.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year Holiday spots in Philadelphia MATTHEW HAUBENSTEIN ’15 Hawk Staff It’s that time of year again—the leaves have fallen and so has the temperature.

Thanksgiving has passed, leaving us with feelings of regret at how much we stuffed our face over the break. But what comes next? The holiday season, of course! And where better to spend your holiday than the City of Brotherly Love? If you’re in or around Philadelphia for the holiday season, here are a few must-see events and locations.

Penn’s Landing is never out of style nor out of season, especially when one of its more popular attractions gets a makeover.

Over the past year, Penn’s Landing has had its share of remodeling and new attractions popping up. These include the Blue Cross River Rink. With a similar feel to Spruce Street Harbor Park, the new River Rink will have places for patrons to relax, kick back, keep warm, and entertain themselves both on and off the ice. Afraid of missing out? Don’t worry. The River Rink is open through March, so you have plenty of time to experience it one – or dozens – of times.

The Christmas Village at LOVE Park

New Year’s Eve at Penn’s Landing.

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LOVE Park itself is a world-renowned tourist attraction for Philadelphia, but every year, just after Thanksgiving, LOVE park changes into a winter wonderland.

Over 60 wooden shops are constructed and filled with vendors selling all sorts of items from handmade jewelry and scarves to artists’ works and hot cocoa. This month-long market is modeled after a German Christmas tradition that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. The Chistmas Village offers unique holiday items as well as a festive atmosphere and holiday cheer for everyone who visits. The village is open now through the end of December and is an awesome place to see lit up at night.

Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park A new addition to Philadelphia’s City Hall, Dilworth Park recently opened to the public this September and brought a much-needed renovation to City Hall. Now the park is kicking it up a notch by adding an ice rink, and a decently sized one at that. Now open to the public, the Rothman Ice Rink is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia and is a must-see. Open through the third week of January, the rink, as well as Dilworth, will be celebrating its first holiday season with the residents of Philadelphia.

Blue Cross River Rink at Penn’s Landing

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Times Square is impressive on New Year’s Eve, but come on – who wants to stand in a crowd pressed up against strangers? Instead, check out Penn’s Landing for your New Year’s entertainment. Enjoy all the best aspects of the River Rink with family and friends while sipping on some hot chocolate and watching the clock roll down to midnight, followed by an amazing fireworks display. It’s no Times Square; its better. It’s Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing.

Mummers Parade

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If you ignore all of the attractions above, that’s fine, but the Mummers Parade is truly a must-see. This one-of-a-kind parade cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. The parade is a tradition that stretches all the way back to 1901, with influences from European countries from the 17th century. During the parade, men, women, and children dress up in elaborate costumes and do their very best Mummers’ strut down Market Street all the way down to south Philly. Different groups from around the city compete in four different categories: Comics, Fancies, String Bands, and the Fancy Brigades. Each group has their own unique theme for the year, and they all dress to impress in handmade costumes and floats. If you are in the Philadelphia area on New Year’s Day, I highly recommend seeing this incredibly unique attraction.

Philadelphia is a wonderful place to be during the holiday season. Besides these select few attractions, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas are filled with hundreds of fun, family friendly, and breathtaking attractions that are open to all. If you have the chance to experience the holiday season in Philadelphia, do so. You won’t regret it.

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Best food delivery options during finals season HANNAH BARTLING ’16 Special to The Hawk

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ith the semester coming to a close and finals looming ahead, you’re going to need to stock up on food to get your brain into action pretty quickly. Here’s a list of six student-approved delivery restaurants that are sure to keep you fueled and ready for the all-nighter you might just have to pull.

1. Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches 1 Presidential Boulevard, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (215) 921-6895 Roly Poly’s is a small sandwich shop that offers both hot-pressed and coldwrapped sandwiches that are packed with fresh ingredients. Soups and salads are also available. You can order your sandwich online as far as in two days in advance, as long your order is made before three p.m.

One suggested item is the buffalo chicken salad with creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and fresh tomatoes. Not only is it delicious, but it is available for just $7.

Roly Poly’s is open until eight p.m.

Monday through Friday.

2. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 37 City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (610) 668-6886 If you have yet to eat a Jimmy John’s sandwich, you are missing out on an essential experience as a Saint Joseph’s University student. Jimmy John’s is one of the most popular options for those at St. Joe’s, especially when a student is looking for a quick and tasty option for delivery on campus.

Although it’s only open until 10 p.m.

Monday through Sunday, Jimmy John’s delivers faster than you can say, “Can I order…” In fact, the last time I ordered, a friendly employee showed up in just 14 minutes (yes, this was timed) to hand-deliver me my order in the library lobby.

Jimmy John’s speedy deliveries and their reasonable prices — $6 for a giant club sandwich — aren’t the only things they have going for them. Their sandwiches are always fresh and delicious, specifically the bread that’s baked daily in the store.

3. China House 1416 Manoa Road, Wynnewood, PA (610) 387-6927 China House is a diamond in the rough. For the quality of food they provide, it is definitely a lot of bang for your buck.

Ashley Crandall, ’16, gets her Chinese food fix at China House to satisfy her cravings.

“Their portions and quality are great.

They’ve never gotten my order wrong and have delivered in less than 30 minutes each time with no delivery fee,” Crandall said.

“The delivery guy always remembers my name and continues to ask why I don’t still live in LaFarge.”

The restaurant is open until 10 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays.

4. Pete’s Pizza 1913 N 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) 383-1942 Pete’s Pizza is a local pizza place with a menu that ranges from breakfast to triple decker club sandwiches to spaghetti. However, Pete’s is most popular for it’s pizza, which starts around $6.

Although Pete’s Pizza doesn’t deliver, there’s still an option to have their food delivered by Grub Hub, a website and app that allows you to order delivery from restaurants who don’t typically deliver, with an additional fee of around $1-2.

Natalie Rodriguez, ’15, said she’s ordered Pete’s multiple times through Grub Hub and has always been pleased with their service.

“The people that delivered for us were very nice and never forgot any part of my order,” Rodriguez said. “I usually order pizza, but there have been times where I have ordered breakfast sandwiches, too.”

Pete’s is open until 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so it’s the perfect late night option for those of you who procrastinated on studying and need some late-night nourishment.

5. Mediterra Grill 2119 N 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) 618-3531 Mediterra Grill, a local restaurant on 63rd Street, also delivers through Grub Hub. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner meals such as cheese steaks, platters, and sandwiches starting around $6.

Crandall said both the portions and the quality of food are exceptional.

“My favorite part is the small side salad they give with your order,” said Crandall. “I also got stromboli once and was expecting a small one, but it came in a large box, so I had leftovers for a week.”

Mediterra is open until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

While finals may be stressing you out, don’t worry about where your next meal is coming from — there are many options that will get you quick, delicious food when you need it most next week.

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Sleep your way through finals

SARAH PANETTA ’16 Hawk Staff

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o sleep, or not to sleep? That is the question every college student faces during finals week. This dilemma includes questioning the benefit of an additional hour of cramming at three a.m. versus calling it a day and hitting the hay.

“Go to bed,” is the advice given by Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of graduate programs of psychology at Saint Joseph’s University.

Finals week or not, Mindell said that college students, like adolescents, need between 8.5 and 9.5 hours of sleep each night.

“Sleep affects every aspect of daytime functioning,” Mindell said. “One of the most important things for students, it affects memory consolidation.”

Studies have shown that sleep aids in the process of memory coding. How much an individual remembers is based on how much sleep he or she receives after learning the material, she explained.

Samantha Ferolie, ’15, said that her finals week study habits have changed since her freshman year. During her first year on Hawk Hill, Ferolie stayed at the library until late at night, getting minimal amounts of sleep before her exams.

In hindsight, Ferolie said that she feels studying in two-hour intervals is a more ef-

fective tactic.

“Don’t overkill it,” Ferolie advised.

“You’re just wasting your time.”

Maya Wilson, ’15, had similar advice for freshmen facing finals for the first time.

“Don’t think that pulling an all-nighter will allow you to get a good grade on an exam,” Wilson said. “Because in reality, did you actually get things accomplished?”

Mindell said that college students should look to avoid napping during the day when trying to study because learning is diminished when an individual is sleepy.

There are many methods to stay awake when studying during the day.

David Parry, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the department of communication studies, offers some advice about remaining awake when studying.

“Study standing up if you have to,” Parry said.

This unconventional tip is not the only way to stay awake while spending countless hours in front of the books. Caffeine in the morning and early afternoon is fine, according to Mindell, but not after three p.m.

“If you need caffeine at three o’clock, it’s sending you the message that you didn’t get enough sleep,” Mindell said.

After surrendering to the need for sleep and going to bed for the night, it may be difficult to unwind with the anxious thoughts of the day still in your mind. Mindell said that it is difficult to turn off the brain, espe-

cially when worrying. Relaxation exercises and quiet music are some examples of ways to transition into a peaceful sleep.

The National Sleep Foundation website offers simple exercises to help people having difficulty falling asleep. Tips include turning off electronic devices and turning the bedside clock away from the bed to avoid watching the time.

Mindell also recommended that students keep a piece of paper and a pen on their nightstand to write down reminders of thoughts they may have while lying in bed. Mindell also cautions students against using their phones before falling asleep because of the light exposure from the screen.

Mindell explained that light suppresses the sleep hormone melatonin and makes an individual less tired.

Aside from light exposure, sleep disruptions made by texts and phone notifications also affect a person’s ability to function the next day. Mindell said that college students should put their phone on “do not disturb” mode in order to avoid any alert notifications. The alarm will still go off in the morning even when the phone is set on this mode.

“Finals week, if you’re going to study and remember it, the thing to do is to study it, go to bed, get a good night’s sleep, and take the test,” Mindell said. “You will do dramatically better than spending that extra hour or two.”

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The calves are notoriously known as one of the most stubborn muscle groups to build and develop. Some people may blame this issue on genetics, which is in part true, but with proper training, something can be done about those pesky, petite muscles.

First, a quick anatomy lesson—the calves are made up of the soleus muscle and the gastrocnemius muscle. The majority of the soleus sits underneath the gastrocnemius. Although it may not be the most visible muscle, the development of the soleus contributes a significant amount of size to the overall appearance of the lower legs. The gastrocnemius is the larger, more visual feature of the calves. These muscles work together to perform the main functions of the calves: flexion of the foot at the ankle, and extension of the leg at the knee.

To develop and build the lower legs, I recommend three variations of calf raises: standing calf raises, seated calf raises, and leg press machine calf raises. Seated calf raises will mainly work the soleus muscle, and standing calf raises will engage the gastrocnemius.

Standing calf raises can be performed using your body weight, a standing calf machine, a smith machine, barbell, or dumbbells.

The type of equipment you use depends on how much weight resistance you want to put on your calves. Because the calves are a smaller muscle, don’t be afraid to go as heavy as possible. Having bigger calves will never be a bad thing, so lift to build them up! Seated calf raises are performed on a seated calf machine, which also allows you to choose the amount of weight you lift. Another method I enjoy is performing calf raises while using the leg press machine. These are performed the same way as a seated or standing raise, but the position of your body is different, which engages

the calves at additional angles.

Lastly, the stairmaster can be an important part of working your calves. One of the optimal ways to develop your calves is to walk up stairs. Concentrate on engaging your calves in each step. The slower the speed, the more you can focus on full movement of your lower legs. Push entirely into your heels during every step in order to get the best workout.

The frequency with which you train your calves is significant in their development as well. I recommend training your calves twice a week. If you truly work your calves, this is more than enough for your lower legs, especially if you are doing cardio during the week.

Perform three sets of each exercise with 1025 repetitions in each set, depending on how heavy you lift. Continue your last set for each exercise until muscle failure, and I promise, you’ll feel a burn like no other.

A common training mistake I see people make when focusing on their calves is failing to meet a full range of motion when raising their legs, which creates a bouncing motion.

Calf raises are much more effective when performed in a slow and controlled movement, putting full concentration on the muscles.

Whenever you lift, focus on the squeeze in each rep and make sure your body does not bounce from going to quickly. The more weight you use to add pressure on your calves, the more you need to be mindful of completing full range of motion. Half reps done quickly don’t count!

Once you begin training your calves properly, you will no longer need to wear long pants to hide them in the gym. The stronger your calves are, the faster you can perform, the farther you can jump, and the harder you can push. Not only will you benefit from having strong lower legs, the aesthetic results will be quite rewarding. Create the calves you’ve been struggling for—get up and train!

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December 3, 2014

HOLIDAY FASHION FRANKI RUDNESKY ’17 Hawk Staff Photo courtesy of Bosc d’Anjou

The holidays are a time full of happiness and love. They are celebrated around the world with elaborate parties and gatherings of families and friends. There are countless decisions to be made during this time of year, such as which gifts to give loved ones and where to send your holiday greeting cards. Another important decision during the holiday season is what to wear to all of the festivities. The holidays are the perfect time to make a bold statement through clothing, shoes, and accessories.

One of the best ways to make a statement is to start with the perfect outerwear.

Outerwear offers the first impression of the outfit, and therefore a stylish jacket, coat, or vest will “wow” family and friends before the actual outfit is even revealed. Some stylish jacket options for women include leather jackets, fur jackets or vests, or jackets in bold colors. Leather jackets are also the perfect option for men. Another way to make a statement through outerwear is by sporting a jacket with some sequins or jewels; this adds the perfect pop of holiday spirit without going overboard.

The holiday are, of course, the perfect time for some sparkle. This could be in the form of glitter, sequins, or jewels. Adding some shine to an outfit is the perfect way to get noticed at a holiday party – the important thing is to wear just the right amount of sparkle. Don’t let the shine overpower the whole look. According to Marie Claire magazine, “a sequined skirt, a metallic blazer, or a cute, crystal-embellished pair of shoes” are all perfect ways to add some holiday sparkle to an ensemble.

Playing with different textures, materials, and colors is another way to be bold and fashionable this holiday season. Layering different textures such as lace, leather, and fur results in a fun and unique look

that is perfect for the holidays. Velvet is a trend that is perfect for this time of year.

Although it is tricky to find the perfect velvet piece, a velvet dress or coat in rich maroon or plum tones would work wonders for any holiday festivity. A pop of velvet could also be added to any outfit in the form of an accessory such as a hat or a nice pair of velvet shoes.

Color is a simple way to make any outfit stand out at a holiday celebration. While it’s easy to simply throw on a little black dress or a pair of jeans, adding pops of color is an easy way to dress up your ensemble.

Instead of plain denim jeans, try bright and festive colored jeans, trousers, or skirts. Try to find outfits that incorporate the season’s fun color scheme, such as deep reds, jewel tones, and metallic gold and silver. White is also a perfect color for this season, whether it be a fuzzy white sweater or a white dress.

The holidays are a great excuse to buy jewelry that truly pops. Feel free to go overboard with eye-catching bracelets, earrings, and rings. Statement necklaces are a must to dress up any plain sweater or dress.

If the rest of the outfit seems plain, then the jewelry needs to be as loud and bold as possible to make the ensemble feel festive enough for holiday get-togethers.

Men can also make a statement this holiday season. For the perfect holiday look, colored jeans are a great way for men to be bold without being obnoxious. If colored pants are out of your comfort zone, a sweater in wintry tones with nice khaki pants can also make the perfect outfit. Men can also layer vests on top of sweaters and zip-ups and add a bright scarf for a pop of color. No matter what you wear, be sure that you are dressed to impress for any holiday party!

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Over/Under with the senior Hawk staff CONNIE LUNANUOVA ’16 Lifestyle Editor

Deadlines Dawn Cai – “Push; they’re important, because they are motivation to get things done.”

Garrett Miley – “Push, because it depends on the line of work you’re in. I think in our world they are very important, but I think in terms of if an artist is producing something, you shouldn’t be on a deadline.”

Leigh Anne Tiffany – “I’d say overrated, because I think you can get too focused on the actual deadline instead of putting the content or the product first.”

Erin Raftery – “Push, because if you don’t have deadlines, then you’re going to procrastinate and not get work done.”

The Macarena DC – “Any dance move is overrated.

There’s too much hype.”

ER – “Put me as the opposite of Dawn, any dance is underrated. Dancing is my favorite pastime.”

GM – “The Macarena is definitely underrated. I think people from our generation have to appreciate the Macarena more because it’s really influenced modern dance music and dance songs, and it’s a great wedding dance.”

LAT – “Underrated, because the Macarena is one of those dances that even if you have two left feet, you’ll jam out to.”

Guacamole DC – “Kind of overrated, but I like it a lot.”

LAT – “Overrated; I’ve just never gotten into that Chipotle/Qdoba/guacamole hype.”

ER – “Overrated, because I don’t like guacamole and would not pay extra for that –ish.”

GM – “That’s a tough one. I’m going to go overrated, though I understand that there are health benefits to guacamole and it’s a trendy food right now, but I have to say that I am a salsa man at heart.”

Senior year bucket lists GM – “Underrated. I don’t have a set bucket list, but I have spontaneous bucket list moments that pop up that I need to accomplish, and I feel like sharing those memories with your friends that you’ve made it to senior year with are very important.”

DC – “Underrated, because I feel that I didn’t live to the fullest this semester and I wasted a lot of time. So I don’t have a bucket list, but there is definitely stuff I need to do.”

ER – “Underrated; I should probably get on that.”

LAT – “I’d say push, because I personally don’t have a bucket list, but my friends have this giant bucket list that is covering their entire wall of their Merion Gardens apartment and I’ve kind of adopted that, and it’s a ton of fun.”

AP Style ER – “Underrated; I’m an avid fan of the oxford comma.”

DC – “Push—because I don’t write.”

GM –“I’m going to say overrated, because I do like when certain publications have their own sense of style, and it’s almost like an artistic flair. I think for student newspapers its really important, but for blogs and other niche sites, it’s important for them to have their own creative style.”

LAT – “Overrated, because I should be spending more time focused on the quality and the content of the article rather than making sure that every single word matches what is in an overly thick book that tells me what I’m supposed to do.”

Pictured left to right: Leigh Anne Tiffany, ’15, Erin Raftery, ’15, Weiyi (Dawn) Cai, ’15, and Garrett Miley, ’15

Questions: First celebrity crush?

GM – “Mila Kunis. I don’t know, she was my first serious celebrity crush, but before that I’d say Hilary Duff. I saw the Lizzie McGuire movie in theaters for my friend’s birthday.”

ER – “I’d say definitely Lance Bass. Lance was my favorite.”

LAT – “I’d say Wishbone the dog. He was such a chivalrous canine.”

DC – “Nick Carter.”

Favorite spot on campus?

ER – “Probably the Merion atrium. I don’t spend my time really anywhere else.”

GM – “I’m a big fan of that gazebo by Claver, because I lived in Xavier freshman year and I just spent a lot of time in that gazebo behind Claver. Also the benches at St. Mary’s.”

DC – “The benches outside Claver on the grass field, because you can sit there and look at the stars and also Barbelin courtyard.”

LAT – “The green roof of the science center, because you get an unobstructed view of the entire Philadelphia skyline. It’s the best location to watch the Fourth of July fireworks by far.”

Weirdest thing in your backpack?

DC – “My passport, because you are not supposed to bring a passport everywhere, but I do.”

ER – “I mean I have an umbrella, I have my books; I mean I have my cassette tapes that I made from my documentary in D.C., is that weird? One time I got salad spilled in my backpack and I had to put it in my washer. That was six months ago.”

GM – “I only write with Ticonderoga pencils, and when I went to buy pencils a couple months ago they only had pink Ticonderoga pencils, so there’s a ton of them in there.”

LAT – “I basically have a first aid kit in my backpack. If you need anything at all medically, I probably have it in my backpack.”

If you are what you eat, what are you?

GM – “This is probably gross, but I’m definitely canned tuna. I eat a ridiculous amount of Starkist canned tuna.”

DC – “I would be fried rice and milk.”

GM – “Hell of a combo.”

DC – “And celery. I eat a lot of celery.”

ER – “I would be a buffalo wing. Wings are like, every day.”

LAT – “Coca-Cola. It is my go-to meal substitute.”

There are two kinds of people at St. Joes – what are they?

GM – “Ultimate players and everyone else.”

DC – “People who know where fine arts east is and people who don’t. And girls who wear leggings and boys who wear salmon pants.”

ER – “Perch kids and atrium kids.”

LAT – “Coca-Cola drinkers and Pepsi drinkers.”

What song do you listen to when walking down City Avenue?

ER – “I’m going to go with probably ‘Pop That’ by French Montana.”

GM – “That crossed my mind. I’m listening to ‘Goldie’ by A$AP Rocky.”

DC – “‘Ya Hey’ by Vampire Weekend.”

LAT – “Anything Piano Guys.”

Go-to Dance move?

LAT – “Whatever is closest to the Bernie.

Bernie-esque.”

ER – “I think I’m going to have to go with either the Shopping Cart or the Q-Tip.” GM – “I would say currently the Shmoney dance, but traditionally the Lawnmower.”

DC – “I just freestyle.”

What rapper would you have a drink with?

ER – “My top three are Eminem, Kanye, and Jay-Z. Oh, Kendrick’s really good, too.

A$AP, Tupac, Notorious BIG, Snoop Dogg – they’re all really good. This is hard. Probably Kanye if I had to narrow it down.”

DC – “Swizz Beats, Swizz Beats!”

GM – “I want to have a drink with Schoolboy Q.” LAT – “I’m simple. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.”

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Weekend woes St. Joe’s beats St. Francis, loses to Seton Hall in Thanksgiving Tournament

Ciara Andrews in the game against Temple University on November 18. Photos by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

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NATE VANCIL ’16 Sports Editor

he Seton Hall Thanksgiving Tournament kicked off for the Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team on Nov. 29 against St. Francis (N.Y.) and continued on Nov. 30 against Seton Hall.

In the first game, the Hawks took on St. Francis in a battle of struggling teams.

Both teams entered the game with 1-3 records and looking for a win to put themselves back on track.

While the Terriers kept it close in the first half, only down 33-28, the Hawks ran away in the second half with their outstanding rebounding performance.

St. Joe’s pulled down 46 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive glass, compared to just 25 total by St. Francis. The Hawks ended up blowing out the Terriers 31-14 in

the second half, leading to a 64-42 victory.

Senior Natasha Cloud was on triple-double alert in Walsh Gym in South Orange, New Jersey as she recorded 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Cloud was extremely effective—she shot 7-9 from the field, including 2-3 beyond the arc.

Other Hawks had impressive performances, including senior Ashley Robinson’s eight points and eight rebounds, and junior Ciara Andrews’ 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Only one player for the Terriers notched double-digit points, and no player had any more than six total points.

The following day, St. Joe’s took on a more challenging opponent—Seton Hall.

The Pirates were 4-1 entering the game against the Hawks, with their only loss on the season coming to 17th ranked West Virginia.

St. Joe’s seemed to keep their compo-

sure in the first half, only trailing by five points going into halftime, down only 4237. But the second half was a completely different story for Head Coach Cindy Griffin and the Hawks.

Climbing back within five points with 8:09 left in the game was the closest the Hawks would get to regaining a lead against the Pirates. Seton Hall began to blow St. Joe’s out of the gym as they went on a 9-0 run.

The Hawks were outscored 35-23 in the second half and ended up being beat 77-60. St. Joe’s record dropped to 2-4 on the season after the loss.

The major story of the game for the Hawks was Andrews’ performance, who recorded 22 points.

Natasha Cloud had a frustrating performance, turning the ball over eight times.

Although she recorded eight points and five rebounds, the turnovers doomed St.

Joe’s in the long haul.

Four players from Seton Hall combined for 69 of their 77 points as a team, including 25 from guard Daisha Simmons.

Janee Johnson added a double-double for the Pirates with 11 points and 10 boards.

On a positive note from the second game, both Ciara Andrews and Natasha Cloud were named to the Thanksgiving All-Tournament Team as they had impressive performances for the Hawks.

Although St. Joe’s was handily defeated by Seton Hall, there isn’t too much to be disappointed about from the game. The Pirates are one of the better teams in the country, and besides nagging turnover issues and inconsistent jump-shooting, the Hawks played relatively well.

St. Joe’s looks to get back on track against Lehigh at home on Dec. 4 at Michael J. Hagan Arena.

Men’s cross country ends season on high note ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor The men’s cross country team participated in the IC4A championship race on Nov. 22 and finished seventh out of the 15 teams competing. Head Coach Mike Glavin explained that seventh is a better spot than it sounds, because there are two races – a championship race and a university race.

“The university [race] is all of the teams that self-select not to run in the championship,” said Glavin. “They kind of made a decision of where they are capable of racing right there, so we were seventh out of 15 and maybe seventh out of 15 out of 30 that were there all day.”

A big part of the team’s success at the IC4As was due to the performance of graduate student Rad Gunzenhauser. He placed sixth in a field of 121 runners. Crossing the finish line at 25:17.8, Gunzenhauser netted IC4A All-East honors.

“The IC4A race went well for him [Gunzenhauser], I mean, he was sixth— and if you check, there were a couple of guys within, if not seconds, maybe even tenths of a second in front of him—so he

got himself caught in a crazy race where there were four or five of them coming down the stretch together in probably the four, five, six, seven, eight stretch, and he wound up in the middle of that at sixth place so he ran well there,” said Glavin. “He just had one hell of a season.”

Along with their success at the IC4As, Glavin was also happy with his team’s performance throughout the season. “[We did] pretty good,” said Glavin.

“We were third in the conference, which is, you know, holding your own and more, and all 14 teams in the conference sponsored cross country on the men’s and women’s side.”

However, as far as the team’s placing in the mid-Atlantic regional is concerned, Glavin said that he would have liked to have seen his team place a little higher than their rank from last season.

“We were not quite as far up as we thought we might move in the region where repeated last year at 11th place,” Glavin said.

Despite receiving the same ranking as last year, Glavin did notice progress from the team.

“In general we’ve had some nice progress as far as I was concerned,” said Glavin.

“I was not unhappy. Not fully satisfied, but

The men’s cross country team. Photo courtesy of Sideline Photos LLC.

not unhappy.”

Glavin explained that it is hard to work on specific areas of improvement going into next season because the team is not bringing back the exact same group of runners.

“You’re not going to talk about areas of improvement because you’re not bringing the same people back,” said Glavin. “The improvement is to develop the next group that’s going to get you as far as that level again.”

Ultimately, cross-country is different

than most traditional sports in that the athletes may vary from race to race.

“Cross country and track and field are entirely on the personnel you have to work with—the level of athlete you’re working with—and sometimes that is an age thing as well as a talent thing,” said Glavin.

“It’s just a ‘put your head down it and endure’ [type of sport],” said Glavin.

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Hawks outlast LIU Brooklyn in overtime, 74-70 Fall to Western Kentucky in next game at Madison Square Garden

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Photos taken in a game earlier this season by Weiyi (Dawn) Cai ’15

NATE VANCIL ’16 Sports Editor

he Saint Joseph’s University men’s basketball team participated in the National Invitational Tournament Season Tip-Off tournament on Nov. 25 and 27.

In the first game of the tournament, the Hawks took on LIU Brooklyn at Hagan Arena. While LIU gave St. Joe’s a run for their money, the Hawks edged out the Blackbirds in overtime, winning 74-70.

The game came all the way down to the wire in regulation, and as St. Joe’s trailed 67-64 with just three seconds left, freshman James Demery knocked down a clutch three-pointer to tie up the score.

LIU came out slowly in the overtime as they managed only three points in the duration of the five minutes, and St. Joe’s held on to defeat the Blackbirds 74-70.

Standout sophomore DeAndre’ Bembry had an impressive performance . He recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and a key block in overtime.

While Bembry is generally considered the best player on the team, he had fullfledged faith in Demery when he took his shot to tie up the game.

“His first three pointer of the season and he made it,” said Bembry. “He hit one when I played him in high school. I believe him. He’s got a lot of confidence in himself so I believe him.”

Demery was showing confidence through the entire game. He put together a successful game, scoring 11 points on 4-7 shooting, including the game-tying shot, which sent the game to overtime.

“It was a great opportunity to hit that shot,” Demery said. “We’ve been working on it and I wasn’t scared to take the shot.

I take like 100 shots a day, and if I were to miss, oh well. But if I make it, it’s that hard work paying off.”

Although St. Joe’s managed to hold on for a fearfully close victory, Head Coach Phil Martelli was not thrilled with the team’s performance.

“[I’m] really concerned defensively.

We’re just not locking down. FDU, here [at home], nine possessions in a row they scored. Gonzaga was a blitz-job. It was the defense, so we’ll take it. I think that the lack of panic on the last play with James Demery – we were trying to go to DeAndre’ [Bembry] off of Isaiah [Miles] – but they took that away. Just not a strong enough performance defensively for me. We’ll go back to work on it tomorrow.”

St. Joe’s followed up their victory over LIU on Hawk Hill by traveling to New York to take on Western Kentucky at Madison Square Garden.

Western Kentucky entered the contest with a disappointing record of 1-3 looking to steal a win from the Hawks.

The Hilltoppers took a vast 31-24 lead at the half, and it wasn’t until 2:47 was left in the game that Bembry gave the Hawks the 54-52 advantage.

St. Joe’s continued to fight, but Western Kentucky made their free throws down the stretch and held on for the 62-59 victory.

With the win, the Hilltoppers notched their first victory at Madison Square Garden since 1986.

Bembry did all he could for the Hawks, shooting 10-20 from the field for a career-high 23 points. As he noticed throughout the game, Bembry stated that his team has struggled on the glass.

“Especially when we win our small lineup with Isaiah [Miles] at the five, Aaron [Brown] at the four, we’re like the biggest guys on the court, so we’ve definitely got to crash,” said Bembry. “Especially me and James [Demery], since we’re the big guard, and Wilson as well.”

St. Joe’s were outrebounded 40-31, and the nine-rebound margin is what ended up dooming the Hawks in the end. If they wish to recover from this defeat, somebody other than Isaiah Miles needs to step up their game on the glass.

The Hawks will look to rebound in their first Big 5 matchup of the season against rival Temple on Dec. 3 on Hawk Hill.

Slow finish to women’s cross country season ANTHONY PANVINI ’16 Assistant Sports Editor On Nov. 22, the Saint Joseph’s University women’s cross country team wrapped up its season by participating in the ECAC championships at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York. Out of the 12 total teams racing, the Hawks finished 11th as a group. Their total time was 1:38.33.10, averaging a 5k time of 19:42.62.

“The team was basically very young, inexperienced, and it was pretty much a learning process for many of them,” said Head Coach Kevin Quinn. “They grew and developed through the season, they became pretty consistent toward the end of it. They just need to gain the experience.”

Junior Lauren Hehir capped off an impressive season, leading the team with a 43rd-place finish. She crossed the finish

line in 19:04.08, which marked the end of her third season on Hawk Hill. This season, Hehir raced in eight total races and led the Hawks in every contest. She is the team’s top runner going into the 2015 season.

“Lauren had five seniors in front of her last year and all she had to do was just kind of go run,” said Quinn. “Now in the leadership role as being the top runner on the team, she did very well…I think that you’re going to see from her in indoor and outdoor track some real progress and that will then be carried over into cross country next year.”

Sophomore Juila Jenkins set a personal-record of 19:40.1, coming in 60th, while sophomore Sydney Coughlin (19:55.1), junior Kathryn Cols (19:55.4), and sophomore June Chiango (19:57.7) clocked in at 71st, 72nd, 73rd, respectively.

Sophomore Sarah Regnaul (20:33.2) and freshman Alicia Ezekiel-Pipkin (20:49.0, PR) marked the end of St. Joe’s championship runners.

Being such a young team, one of the main goals the Hawks carried throughout this season – which will also continue into next season – was for runners to step up into leadership roles. Unlike last year, when the team could sit behind five seniors, this year certain runners on the team had to step up to lead the younger athletes.

“The kids were called on to step up this year and they did and so with an indoor and outdoor track season in front of them.

They should be even more experienced next year and ready to take on a real role,” said Quinn.

One of the things that the team learned this year was to train efficiently. Learning to train more consistently this season, as

Quinn explained, will only bode well for the team next year when everyone is coming back as a more experienced athlete.

One major advantage that the team has going for them is that they are returning all of their runners next season—something that rarely happens in college athletics. Despite the desire to win, Quinn knows that his team was aware that this year was more of a preparation for next season.

“Oh yeah, I think they know that,” Quinn said. “They know what’s going on.

They have developed this year—one of the things that they have learned to do is train well. You have to learn how to train. They are coming along and they will know how to train better next year and they will be able to race better from it.”