The Hofstra Chronicle: October 14, 2014 Issue

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Texts to Lackmann result in mixed reaction

By Elissa Salamy SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

A new avenue of communication has opened up between Hofstra students and Lackmann Culinary Services: text messaging. Advertisements on the TVs and on the tables of the Student Center encourage students to text a Lackmann manager with their comments, concerns and ideas and are guaranteed a reply within 24 hours.

Freshman Julianne Nuetzel used the opportunity to text Lackmann services about her concerns.

“I texted them: ‘In the Student Center salad bar, the carrots are difficult to cut with a plastic knife.’

I got an automatic response, and then today I got, ‘We’ll relay to the chef to make the carrots into more bite-size pieces,’” Nuetzel said.

The response from Lackmann came within 24 hours of her messaging them. At the time of writing, Nuetzel has not seen a change in the salad bar, but is hopeful.

However, not all agree with Nuetzel – student reactions to the

campaign have been mixed.

“I think it’s like a suggestion box. It’s there and people know it’s there, but how many people really use it?” said freshman Lisa Goldschmidt. “Would I use it?

Probably not.”

However, junior Caryn Bailey said she thought that texting is preferable to other ways for students to express their opinions and ideas.

“I think it’s a good opportunity for students to share their concerns with the food or if they have a bad meal. It’s better than having to fill out the survey or talk to somebody,” Bailey said. “It creates an opportunity that normally would be available on a sheet of paper or talking to a supervisor, and a lot of kids probably aren’t comfortable doing that, especially if they’re complaining.”

Bailey has yet to message Lackmann regarding any concerns.

“I think if there was something

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Che CheSullivan/The Sullivan/TheChronicle Chronicle Lackmann has instituted a texting program through which students can send feedback, suggestions and criticisms to the company.

Legislation changes club office allocation

By Marisa Russell

Assistant copy editor

Student clubs may have to vie for office space next semester as a result of a debate amongst club leaders and the Student Government Association (SGA).

Legislation concerning the reallocation of small club office space sparked debate and two drafts were voted on in consecutive senate meetings before a final version passed.

With club office space reallocation coming up this spring semester, SGA brought legislation to the table to determine

how office spaces should be reallocated and if an office space should be given to non-SGArecognized clubs.

“Our new club relations chair Alex Engelson, and our new appropriations chair Damian Gallagher both thought it would be prudent to create a legislation to change office space allocation,” said Mark Atkinson, senior rhetoric major and SGA president. “We thought it would be a good idea.”

Current legislation calls for reallocation every four years and offers no office space to nonSGA-recognized clubs. If passed, the new legislation stated that

reallocation would happen every two years, and allowed one of the 16 office spaces to be divided among non-SGA-recognized clubs. Engelson and Gallagher were both passionate about the change. “[The two year turnover] would give more clubs more chances to have access to an office space over their four years here,” said Atkinson.“The second part of the legislation would be having one office space only for non-SGArecognized clubs.”

Although the original legislation missed passing by a single vote on Oct. 2, the legislation was

brought back to the senate table on Oct. 9. It was passed with the idea that office space reallocation will now happen every two years, but non-SGA-recognized clubs would not be given any office space.

On Oct. 2, when the legislation was brought to the senate table, many clubs were in attendance in the gallery to state their opinions on the change. Both SGA and non-SGA-recognized clubs were represented. The Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council (IFSC) was one of many.

“I attended because as the president of IFSC I am responsible

for pursuing the best interests of the entire Greek community and part of that involves working with SGA to make sure we are represented. Non-SGArecognized clubs, including the Greek community, represent about 15 percent of the campus, which is a significant percent,” said Zoe Hoffman, senior public relations major and president of IFSC. Graham Howe, senior rhetoric major and president of Hofstra versus Zombies, an SGA-

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203 Student Center (516) 463-6921 Editor-in-Chief Magdalene Michalik Managing Editor Sophia Strawser Business Manager Jake Nussbaum News Editors Ehlayna Napolitano Lauren del Valle Entertainment Editor Elizabeth Merino Sports Editors Mike Rudin Sean Williams Assistant Sports Editor Kyle Kandetzki @ Hofstra Editor Isabela Jacobsen Assistant @ Hofstra Editor Janet Lee Editorial Editors Jacquie Itsines Jen Sifferlen Photo courtesy of University Relations Provost Berliner announced last week that he would be retiring August of next year. A committee of 21 people will be working to select a new provost this year.

Applicants will be chosen to meet with the committe and three individuals will eventually be selected as candidates.

Provost Berliner announces retirement

By Nico Machlitt staff writer

Senior Vice President and Provost Herman Berliner will retire at the end of this academic year.

Earlier this year, University President Stuart Rabinowitz announced Berliner’s retirement.

Berliner has served as provost for 25 years.

A committee has been created for the hiring process of a new provost. The committee is made up of 21 members that represent the administration, the board of trustees and the faculty. The head of the executive committee in each school nominates representatives for each party. In addition, several faculty members hold elected

positions such as speaker, chair, chair of caucus and chairman of senate executive committees.

The provost hiring committee seeks to pull from the widest

“The position of provost is a big job. We are looking for someone who has strong academic credibility and credentials that would merit the tenure in

“The position of provost is a big job. We are looking for someone who has strong academic credibility...” range of candidates available. The University works with an outside recruiting firm in choosing the new provost. The firm is in the process of choosing candidates that would be a good fit and are interested in the position.

Hofstra. We are looking for someone with experience at higher administrative levels in a university,” said Dean Bernard Firestone of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University.

“Someone who understands how universities are changing, particularly private universities, would be a favorable candidate.

Also, someone who has the qualities of a personality that suggests that they would work with everyone at the University,” he said.

At some point in the near future, the committee that represents the constituencies at the University will choose a number of applicants to come to the University and meet with them. The committee is in charge of making approximately three recommendations to Rabinowitz.

Provost Berliner will make the final decision as to who will replace him.

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Student thoughts to texting program vary Continued from A1 I was legitimately concerned about, I would,” Bailey said.

Recently, students have had a number of complaints about the food services on campus, including mandated meal plans and the pricing of certain food items.

Several students said that they felt

the options on campus were lacking, and expressed doubt about the texting program.

“I feel like it’s harder to eat healthy because the healthy food is so expensive,” said Goldschmidt.

Senior Adam Kwestel prefers to eat most of his food off-campus, and is unsure that texting Lackmann would change anything.

“I don’t have as much to complain about because I can’t eat most of the food anyway. I’m Jewish, there’s one place I can eat from, and they’re not even open today because it’s a holiday,” said Kwestel. “I feel the Lackmann food is overpriced, and the quality of the food does not match the amount of money charged.”

Kwestel has not texted his

concerns to Lackmann, and does not plan to.

Other students expressed concern over the student side of the program. Freshman Nikki Michalowski believes that students may abuse the text message system.

“There’s probably some people who do it as a joke,” said Michalowski.

Michalowski said she would

send a message to Lackmann if she “got food poisoning.” But like Kwestel, she has not yet used the system.

Lackmann Culinary Services was unavailable for comment at the time of publication.

SGA passes new club office legislation Continued from A1 recognized club, said, “I was not in favor of the legislation… Office space is very scarce as is…

Designating an office to only nonrecognized clubs is taking away from those who adhere to SGA’s policies… To share that exclusive perk with clubs who haven’t fully followed SGA’s regulations makes a convincing argument for clubs to not bother obtaining recognition in

the first place.”

The room was tense, but senators took the time to hear both sides of the argument before making a decision. At the end of the night, although the legislation was short of passing by one vote, the outcome of student voices was tremendous.

“The fact that students were there and voiced their opinion on something SGA was doing was great,” said Atkinson. “Many good arguments were made for both

sides. I hope both sides feel that they were heard from.”

Howe said, “I knew from the start that the legislation was a controversial one and was happy to see a full room. I’m happy to see that non-recognized clubs were dedicated enough to provide a convincing following and somewhat saddened to see the low variety of clubs that came to represent their individual organizations.”

For the first time in many

meetings, the gallery was full of students who wanted to have their voices heard.

“The legislation not passing will affect IFSC because unless another solution is found, we will not have an office on campus as a permanent space to be more accessible to the student body,” said Hoffman. “I understand that there might be a better solution to allocating SGA’s office spaces and I look forward to finding that solution and bringing it back to

senate.”

With reallocation still occurring this spring, Engelson and the club relations committee have worked to hone the application for office spaces.

“We realize as SGA we don’t always have the right answers.

Which is why it’s so important to speak up and for students to share what they want,” Atkinson said. “We want to make sure they are heard.”

7Bus establishes new stops on Hofstra campus

By Alexi Velasquez SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

From Open House to Welcome Week, visitors and students are constantly reminded of Hofstra’s close proximity to New York City.

Hofstra currently offers the Blue Beetle, a free hourly shuttle to Mineola and Hempstead train stations, but now students are provided with another option – the 7Bus, a luxury bus service to New York City.

Karla Schuster, assistant vice president of University Relations said that Hofstra decided to pursue this service because she feels that the University is always interested in new options to help students take advantage of it’s great location, being only 25 miles from Manhattan.

“We have so many students in communications and business who do internships, and even though we have the Blue Beetle, and even though students drive, I think that anytime we can provide more ways for our students to take

advantage of all the opportunities in New York City, it makes sense for us to look into them,” Schuster said.

The 7Bus provides commuter and charter bus service all over Long Island and provides a similar service at Stony Brook University.

The service is now available to all Hofstra students, faculty, staff and members of the surrounding community.

It makes one morning and one evening run each day, Monday through Friday, and picks up and drops off on North Campus and South Campus. On North Campus, the bus stops on Oak Street in front of the Netherlands, and on the North East corner of Hunting-

ton Place and California Ave. on South Campus.

The 7Bus service is not affiliated with Hofstra University. Thus, the company controls the amount of runs made and the possible

a Hofstra press release.

Molly Holtzinger, a senior video, television and film major, tested out the 7Bus service for the first time this past week. Her first impression of the bus was positive, as the seats were leather, had footrests and a stainless steel cup holder on the back of each seat.

In addition, there are televisions on board, and the back of each seat has a channel and volume keypad with a headphone jack for a personal experience. There are also newspapers and magazines on board for those who wish to read.

“I’m loving this bus, and if I could live on it, I would,” Holtzinger said.

“I think that anytime we can provide more ways for our students to take advantage of all the opportunities in New York City, it makes sense for us to look into them.” institution of a commuter pass based on the market, according to Schuster. Students can make reservations ahead of time online at 7bus.com. The service makes stops in Queens and Manhattan.

Reservations made online vary from $7 to $11 each way, depending on the day and demand.

Walk-on fare is $15, according to

Erica Mann, a senior film production major said that she would not use the 7Bus if she was in a real rush to the city, because traffic and other stops must also be taken into consideration. Nonetheless, she felt that her experience on the 7Bus was positive, and she took advantage of the bus’s amenities.

“The seats were comfy and it was really relaxing. I plugged in my laptop and watched Netflix using the bus’s Wi-Fi,” Mann said.

On the other hand, junior marketing and management major Nitigna Bhatt has not taken the 7Bus because while she feels that the service is a good idea, it is unnecessary for Hofstra students.

“The bus risks being stuck in traffic, making you late to your destination, so it’s just not convenient. Plus, you can pay $16 for a round trip ticket to Penn Station, which is in the center of everything, and the ride isn’t even that long,” Bhatt said.

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Great Writers, Great Readings series kicks off

By Ehlayna Napolitano NEWS EDITOR

Poet and University of Maryland Professor Michael Collier will kick off Hofstra University’s “Great Writers, Great Readings” series on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.

As part of the event, happening on the 10th floor of Axinn Library, Collier will read old poems in his last collection and new ones.

“I’m looking forward to coming to Hofstra,” Collier said. He also expressed the hope that students will get a sense of his brand of poetry, as well as what poetry is able to accomplish through language. He hopes that the audience will pick up on the “subtle humor” of his poetry and even laugh at times throughout the night.

According to the Poetry Foundation website, Collier has won several awards for his writing, including the National Endowment for the Arts and the Thomas Watson Fellowship.

Collier said his poetry does not necessarily have a consistent theme and his talk on Tuesday will not focus on any particular thematic issue. He did, however, note that his poems tend to focus on the intersection of the

interpersonal with history. It’s an idea he said he likes to play with.

Still, this approach is not something he has deliberately zeroed in on. “You can’t help but write out of your historical moment,” he said. “I began to notice this was in the poems and then… I paid more attention to it.”

He also said that the poems he will read on Tuesday night will bring elements of the personal in, as he will read poems that talk about and focus on family members.

As a professor at the University of Maryland, Collier primarily teaches graduate and undergraduate level courses on creative writing. One of his favorite things to teach, he said, is an undergraduate class on poetry to non-majors, because he gets to talk with students who likely have never written poetry or will not be pursuing it actively.

As a poet, Collier said the study of poetry is, for his class, often focused on the patterns prominent in poetry. Further, poetry is always a work in progress for him. “[A poem] gives a basic reassurance, but it doesn’t help with the next poem,” Collier said. “As a writer, you’re always

dissatisfied… it’s never quite perfect.” He expressed that he always feels as though he hasn’t written enough, not necessarily in terms of quantity, but instead in terms of the types of poems and in challenging himself.

As a young poet in high school, he thought he would be satisfied if he could write what he called “one perfect poem.” However, since then he has realized that poetry is never truly finished. The most important part of writing poetry, he said, is to just keep writing.

Collier expressed the importance for young poets to remember that reading what poets have written before them is important. He also stressed that writing should be fun and be felt as a “visceral” experience – poetry should come from the soul, he said.

He also explained that it is important to remember that although there is an element of daydreaming in writing, the writer in the end must put in work to create a finished piece.

“You have to turn the daydream into something material,” Collier said.

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Photo courtesy of University Relations Michael Collier will be the first author to begin the Great Writers, Great Readings series. He will read selections of his poetry tonight at 7 p.m. in the Axinn Library.

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• Ten new senators and three new justices were sworn into SGA as a result of the recent elections.

• Hofstra E-Sports club was named an SGA-recognized club. The E-Sports club is an organization that focuses on competitive video game playing. They plan to host events such as video game tournaments and help connect students to video game developers.

SGA WEEKLY

• The Circle K International club is also now an SGArecognized club. The organization is one of the largest service and leadership development organizations in colleges and universities across America.

WRAP-UP

• New club office space legislation was passed. Office space reallocation will now occur every two years instead of every four. A club-relations office space review committee was also created with the legislation.

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• $2,152 was allocated to clubs this week, 73 percent of what was requested by clubs.

• Club Congress was held last week and 118 clubs were represented. SGA informed them on different policies and legislation.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano On Oct. 3, a student reported that they chained their bike to the rack outside Constitution Hall.

When the student returned to the bike, the chain had been cut and the bike was missing. Police assistance was declined.

A lacrosse staff member reported, on Oct. 3, that on Aug. 15, a MacBook had been taken from the lacrosse office in Margiotta Hall.

A student reported that they parked their car in the Enterprise lot at 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 3 and when they returned at 4:00 p.m. the same day, they discovered a large dent in the rear bumper.

There were no witnesses and police assistance was declined.

A PSO on patrol on Oct. 5 observed a student placing a

glass bong into the trunk of a car.

The bong was recovered and the student was issued a summons.

Law Library. When they returned on Oct. 7, the bike was missing.

Police assistance was declined.

A non-student reported that while in Axinn Library on Oct. 5, they left their computer on a desk on the eighth floor for several minutes while he used the restroom. When he returned, the laptop was missing. There were no witnesses and police assistance was declined.

A fire alarm was activated in the graduate hall on Oct. 7.

During a search of the building, eight students were discovered remaining in the building. The students were issued summonses.

On Oct. 5, a student reported that they left an iPhone in the common area of Hague House.

After a short time, the student returned and found the phone missing. Police assistance was declined.

A student reported, on Oct. 7, that on Oct. 3 they had locked their bike to the railing by the

9 that she left her backpack containing her wallet with $145 in an unsecured locker in the fitness center. When she returned, the money was missing. Police assistance was declined.

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On Oct. 7, a student stated that he left a Hewlett-Packard laptop on the seventh floor of Constitution Hall, next to a trash receptacle by the elevator. The student was gone for about 20 to 30 minutes, and when the student returned, the laptop was missing.

A search was conducted but the laptop was not located. Police assistance was declined.

A student reported on Oct.

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Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In Roosevelt Hall: Girl: It looks like I’m naked.

Outside the Student Center: Guy 1: Are you going to eat?

Guy 2: No. Guy 1: Not even a cupcake?

Guy 2: Not even a cupcake.

In Breslin Hall: Professor: I can’t log on to my Hofstra portal.

Girl: It’s okay. It’s because it’s Columbus Day.

In CV Starr Hall: Guy 1: Did you pass gas?

Guy 2: Hell no.

In the Wellness Center: Girl: So, she coughed on me and I was like, thanks a lot. Now I probably have Ebola or something.

In Bill of Rights: Guy 1: Did you have the Pikachu trading card when you were younger?

Guy 2: No. I didn’t watch Pokemon...

Guy 1: Oh yeah..me neither.

In Brower Hall: Professor: My collegue just called me to see if we still had school today.

In Mason Hall: Girl 1: I’m so good at writing, I should be called Jane Lynch.

Girl 2: You mean Jane Austen?

In the Student Center: Guy: Do you think guys could pull off knee high boots?

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The ultimate study abroad experience: Spend your semester at sea in 15 countries

By Brianna Ciniglio STAFF WRITER

Two Hofstra students are currently traveling the world through a study abroad program entitled “Semester at Sea” which travels to 15 countries with 627 students from all over the world.

On the ship, the MV Explorer, students are able to earn class credit while visiting places such as Morocco, Poland and Germany. Monica Lee, a senior English and American literature major at Hofstra, knew that she wanted to partake in this opportunity since she was a freshman.

“Once I knew I could do it and still graduate on time, I had to do it,” Lee said.

The program has offered Lee some eye-opening experiences to what is going on beyond the

United States borders. She has loved having the opportunity to talk to the locals in each country and to listen to their stories.

Some experiences on the trip have been more traumatic than others. She witnessed teenage boys kissing their families goodbye to board trains in Russia for the mandatory draft.

“Knowing about all the turmoil in Ukraine and the possibility that these young men may be heading there was incredibly

Africa to do volunteer work with school children. “We all felt helpless and selfish for being so upset that we could no longer experience Africa, when in reality we are so incredibly lucky to be able to simply divert our route, while meanwhile so many people are suffering,” Lee said.

Through these ups and downs, Lee has made some life-long bonds with students from all over the world. The extended periods of time that the students spend together on the small ship has forced them to get to know each other well. Lee loves the positive vibes she has received from the community… when everyone isn’t experiencing seasickness, at least.

The constant traveling can be

“‘She and her classmates even ran into trouble with the Ebola outbreak, which prevented them from traveling to West Africa to do volunteer work with school children.’” moving,” Lee said.

She and her classmates even ran into some trouble with the Ebola outbreak, which prevented them from traveling to West

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Monica Lee traveling and instagramming her journey. difficult to get used to. Monica has even been tossed from her bed on several occasions due to the rough waves.

But at the end of the day, Lee has loved the adventures she has experienced through the program.

“It forces you to actively live

and experience every moment of every day and, as cliche as it is, you enjoy the journey just as much as the destination.”

If you would like to follow Monica’s journey, follow her on Instagram @mestelle92.

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By Amanda Valentovic

performs in have grown to Amanda Valentovic/ The Chronicle include different schools on Long Island, the Bronx, upstate and New Jersey.

“Teachers love it,” said Hudson. “The teachers see the message and speak in their circles. It’s a grass roots, word-of-mouth organization.”

The response from kids varies on their age. “It depends,” said Hudson. “I’ve had people come up to me crying.”

When he is performing for high school students, the reaction is sometimes Jamel Hudson speaking about bullying to a group of students. different. “High school a big part of his performances. believes that wrestling helps to students aren’t kids,” he He has played all three roles give him the mental preparation said. “And they can really express in bullying – the victim, the for performing. their opinions, if they were bored bystander and the aggressor.

In the future, Hudson plans to or entertained.”

He believes himself to be an keep spreading his message and The performance itself also example to people who identify bringing his show to students all varies on the audience’s age with these experiences. “I make over the area. “I try to tweak and group. “When I’m talking to third the declaration that I would no build it every day,” he said. “This and fourth graders, I have to be longer subject myself to the year’s show is different than last careful of the words [I use], but cycle.” year’s.” in high school I can be more Hudson also uses his To build on the performance, thorough.” Hudson talks about experiences as a member of Hudson keeps up with stories in how bullying becomes part of a the wrestling team to fuel his the media that he can potentially person’s “unofficial resume” and performance. “That teaches selfuse as examples. He said, “I’m how it can affect college and job determination, and being able to hoping to continue this. I don’t applications. “I try to focus on as build confidence, because it’s just think it’s going to ever stop many topics as I can,” he said. you and that other young man growing.”

Hudson’s own experiences are on the mat,” said Hudson. He

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Hofstra student creates an anti-bullying show

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Students in the tri-state area are being inspired to stop bullying after seeing Hofstra student Jamel Hudson’s one man show, “Jamel Hudson Presents Taking Down Bullying.” The show, which incorporates Hudson’s talents as a singer, dancer and instrumentalist, teaches students ranging from third grade to high school, the dangers and effects of bullying.

“I incorporate the idea of confidence in young people, and to better themselves and better school environments,” said Hudson, the junior rhetoric major.

“Attention spans dwindle by just speaking.”

The goal of the show is to educate students, but also to entertain them. When Hudson travels to a schools, he starts his performance by explaining why he is there. “I touch on the different forms of bullying, the concept of intent and impact selfesteem… and I do all of it through not just speaking, but music,” Hudson said.

Hudson believes that the musical aspect impacts the students because it is more memorable than just listening to

a speech. “I think it grabs their attention; they’re lectured all day at school,” he said. “They’re songs that they can dance and listen to that still have uplifting messages.”

Hudson, who is minoring in drama, writes all of his own songs, creating and performing the whole show by himself. “I bring my guitar, my piano and my tap shoes, and I do it,” he said.

He also records the music in a studio.

Hudson was inspired to use his talents to work with students by his parents – his mother is a middle school principal and his father is a physical education teacher.

“I wanted to use my performing skills, so we sat down and made a plan,” Hudson said. “I’ve had a great experience dealing with young people.”

When he started to perform, Hudson brought his show to the schools that he already had a relationship with. Hudson attended a school in Brentwood, so he started speaking there and the word spread.

Teachers wrote reviews and talked to each other, and then Hudson started performing at other schools. The areas he

Hofstra through the eyes of a transgender freshman

By Michael Ortiz

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Everybody’s college experience is different, some even drastically so. Ume Ni, freshman business major, and transgender student, discussed being a transgender student on Hofstra’s campus.

Michael Ortiz: How has your time at Hofstra been so far?

Ume Ni: It’s been pretty freaking amazing because no one gives me a second look.

MO: Do you think that you’ve had a different experience than most due to being transgender?

UN: Not really, I feel like I’ve been treated exactly the same as everyone else which is good because that’s the point.

MO: Do you feel that the LGBTQIA community is well represented and accepted here?

UN: Totally. It’s just so well integrated, no one gives anyone a second look here. It feels good when you can walk past people and they don’t stare at you.

MO: The dorm assignment you received was with those of your gender assigned at birth correct?

UN: Yeah. I don’t mind it but honestly, the only reason that is, is because I didn’t formally tell the school because my family is unaccepting.

MO: What is your dorming experience like?

UN: Absolutely awesome actually. Everyone is pretty laid-back and they’ve all been so sweet… it’s been great.

“The main thing is, try not to care so much about what other people think.”

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Ume Ni shares her perspective as a transgender student.

MO: Would you be more comfortable living with those of the gender you identify with?

UN: Probably because it’d be easier, but at the same time I don’t mind. I take up a lot of space in the bathroom and I take a while to get ready so in that sense, it’s actually more convenient.

MO: Do you feel that Hofstra has done its best to make sure that you are comfortable?

UN: Definitely because I’ve gone up to speak to my professors about calling me Ume. When they asked why, I told them that I am transgender and they just say “Cool, no problem.”

MO: What advice do you have for other transgender students who may be having difficulty adjusting?

UN: The main thing is, try not to care so much about what other people think. It’s going to be hard because you will get stares, but you need to be able to look past that and think of it as admiration, not disapproval.

Hofstra has given Ni a place where she can openly be herself without fear of ridicule or judgment. It’s important as members of this community that we be aware of the vast variety of people we share this space with. For those having a hard time adjusting to college life due to being different, it’s important to remember what Dr. Seuss once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

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Man on the Unispan What is your favorite fall food?

By Danielle Denenberg STAFF WRITER

“Pumpkin pie.”

DeVante London, Freshman

“Apple cider.”

Rasel Rahman, Junior

“Pumpkin pie cheesecake.”

Jenna Garrett, Graduate

“Apples.”

Sydney Vorbe, Freshman

“Pork.”

Mike Villard, Sophomore

“Anything with pumpkin.”

Victoria Bermudez, Sophomore

Background Photo Courtesy of Amanda Benizzi

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The Humans of Hofstra

By Danielle Santucci STAFF WRITER

Francesca Bove, Junior “When I was in sixth grade, my dad finally gave in and got me a dog. On Christmas, I finally got it. My mom thought she was doing the right thing by going to a local breeder on Long Island and not online or at a pet store. When I woke up the day after Christmas, the dog was dead.

A month later my mom went online and found a dog from a sketchy website. The dog flew in from Missouri and we named her Lulu. We still have her and love her, nine years later.”

Christopher Sims, Senior “I’m a bio major, but I want to be nurse when I graduate. When I was a younger I broke my arm and being in the hospital made me realize I wanted to help people. I want to make an impact on peoples lives just like that nurse did on mine And I loved getting that lollipop and sticker.”

Reed Buggie, Senior “Last January I studied abroad in Venice. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I stayed in hostiles all around Italy. I met a lot of foreign friends that I still keep in touch with. I also got a tattoo of the famous Venice gondela ride. It was an unforgettable trip.”

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American war culture: Death should not be celebrated

By Matthew LaCorte COLUMNIST

Spend some time on Hofstra’s campus, and you will find dozens of students walking around in full-army fatigues. Attend any professional sporting event, and you will see fighter jets flying over the field at the start of the game. Turn on the news, and you will hear politicians discussing American “wars” on poverty and drugs. The American military is everywhere we look. It has infiltrated all aspects of our culture.

At the same time, most Americans remain wholly ignorant about the state of U.S. militarism, the financial cost of war and, most importantly, the human toll of America’s war culture. This ignorance results in the wrongful glorification of war. U.S. citizens – from Hofstra students to sports fans – have accepted an all-encompassing military culture, enabling a dangerous rise in militarism both at home and abroad.

Young people have grown up

in a post-9/11 atmosphere of fear, partly justified and partly fabricated, but always present. Adults vote for wars and young people fight them.

While our generation did not understand the impact of the

of depressive disorder. We can expect nothing less when human beings are trained to be killing machines.

A 2013 International Business Times report found that over one million veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were treated for some type of injury.

Sadly, that number doesn’t include the nearly 7,000 American troops killed in those wars.

War ravages the mind, breaks apart families and forever changes the makeup of those who fight.

It’s not patriotic to send young people into war. “Supporting the troops” should mean avoiding war at all costs.

Despite the staggering statistics, the truth of the U.S. military remains below the surface of the American consciousness. We have grown accustomed to war imagery all around us without taking on the real issues of conflict and peace.

This military culture creates the

conditions that lay the foundation for the torture at Abu-Ghraib, the assassination of American citizens abroad, the CIA’s carelessly operated drone program, the NSA’s widespread unconstitutional surveillance and the doctrine of preemptive war.

Unfortunately, this war culture does not exist solely with the U.S. military abroad. The world watched as police militarization was showcased following the events in Ferguson, Mo. earlier this year. This was not an isolated incident. Police departments are acting more and more like armies.

According to the American Civil Liberties Union, there has been a 350 percent increase in

decorations without risking burning down their dorm.

So what’s Hofstra’s deal?

Students should have the creative right to re-invent and personalize their dorm rooms – their living space for eight months

hang tapestries whilst adhering to fire code.

The debate over tapestries at Hofstra is no simple controversy, as safety will always prevail over decoration. Yet maybe Hofstra’s issue doesn’t exclusively concern tapestries and safety, but also, a lack of trust in its own students.

Shouldn’t our university have faith that its smart, independent and driven students will know better than to do something that would set a dorm on fire?

Colleges around the country work with their students to ensure that their tapestries and cloth wall ornaments adhere to

“Young people take the brunt of the American war culture.”

Sept. 11th attacks as kids, the reality of America’s war culture comes more clearly into view as we age, since we ultimately pay the price for the country’s militarism.

Most of us have friends in the military and know students from class who participate in the ROTC program, and too many of us know someone who was injured or killed fighting the War on Terror. Young people take the brunt of the American war culture.

Thirteen years of consistent war comes with serious human implications. In 2012, the Army reported a record-high 325 suicides. One-third of all soldiers returning home from deployment suffer from PTSD or another form

and assault weapons for mere marijuana charges. The videos of police brutality, especially against people of color, are too numerous to list, and the rise in the killing of dogs and other pets is despicable. War culture has entered the American home.

The United States has a dangerous infatuation with militarism and a culture that bolsters it.

Because we don’t understand the human and financial costs of war, we wrongfully glorify it. We have acclimated to the militarization of our streets, campuses, sporting events and more. We accept it as the norm. But the deaths of young people – especially in senseless wars – should never be the norm.

Next time you walk by Calkins Hall, look at the monuments erected to honor the Hofstra students killed in war. What a sad sight. War should be seen as an absolute last resort. It should not be celebrated.

“‘Supporting the troops’ should mean avoiding war at all costs.”

SWAT drug raids in New York City alone. These raids create more violence than they subdue, result in the deaths of dozens of innocent people and pets and terrorize people with battering rams

Behind the curtain: Dorm decor and university-student trust issues

By Devon Preston SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Being away from home can be a struggle for many underclassmen. After dealing with the stress of classes, work, extracurricular activities, and forming a new social circle, it would be ideal for them to be able to relax in a familiar, comfortable space at the end of each day. But dorm rooms aren’t the homiest of spaces.

It can be argued that tapestries – decorative woven art pieces – allow students to feel more at ease in a new surrounding, while allowing them to express their personality. At most universities, tapestries are accepted and encouraged forms of decor; yet, at Hofstra, they are banned from dormitories.

“At the University of Vermont, you’re allowed to have tapestries, as long as they’re six inches from the sprinklers. The walls in a dorm are bare, and a tapestry can be comforting in a place that feels like a jail cell,” said Sarah White, a sophomore at the University of Vermont.

Many UVM students choose to adorn their walls with fabric because of the aesthetic appeal, but also because tapestries make a dorm feel cozy. “A tapestry provides a warmth that a poster just doesn’t,” says White. With certain restrictions to insure safety, UVM students are able to enjoy these

“Shouldn’t our university have faith that its...students will know better than to do something that would set a dorm on fire?” per year – and that right is being restricted.

It is apparent that these restrictions are set for fire safety, but it is also apparent that students at other universities are trusted to

their fire restrictions. But Hofstra would rather dismiss the subject entirely.

The true issue here is bigger than dorm decor; it reveals a distinction between this university and its students. Hofstra’s banning of tapestries suggests that the University is not confident that its students can make smart decisions.

How can Hofstra administrators claim that Hofstra students are model university students when they don’t even have the certainty that a bunch of budding, young adults won’t start a dorm fire with a piece of fabric?

Perhaps this institution – in which students invest their lives and finances – should invest some more confidence in its students.

Have an opinion? E-mail us at hofstrachronicleeditorials@gmail.com.

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October 14, 2014 • A13

New laws send e-cigarette industry up in smoke

By Svetlana Krilyuk SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Though many people have taken up electronic cigarettes as a way to gradually quit smoking and others simply enjoy the vapor they produce, the government is continuing to ban and regulate the popular devices.

The electronic cigarette is simply a battery-powered atomizer in which a coil heats up liquid.

This liquid is called “e-juice,” or “e-liquid,” and may or may not contain nicotine and flavoring depending on a person’s preference. When the liquid is heated it produces vapor which is inhaled and exhaled to produce a cloud of “smoke” that is mostly water vapor. This process is called “vaping.”

This spring, New York banned the use of electronic cigarettes in public indoor establishments and banned sale to anybody under 21 years of age. Recently, according to the American E-Liquid Manufacturing Standards Association, laws were passed requiring “e-liquid” producers to obtain a license and even a special lab in order to be able

to legally produce commercial e-liquid. Hofstra has prohibited the use of electronic cigarettes in all residence halls and buildings.

These new regulations come at a considerable cost to the industry. Producers will have to pay fees for these new requirements which will then translate to higher costs for e-cigarette and e-juice buyers. For small businesses, this means that growth will be harder or they may not be able to afford these new regulations altogether and have to close their doors.

Not all regulations, though, have been unreasonable. A label law on e-juice, just like there is on food labels would force manufacturers to disclose ingredients and allow consumers to know if there is anything else, such as alcohol, in an e-juice.

The government and various organizations, including big tobacco interest groups, say that all these bans and rules are for the health of the public. However, all of the ingredients that make

up a typical e-juice – propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and nicotine – are all FDA-approved ingredients and the science has not shown them to have any harmful health effects.

This anomaly calls into question the true motives of the bans and regulations on devices that have proven to be an alternative method to help smokers quit the nasty habit. The BMC Public Health Journal and others have

about the harmful effects that would occur if, say, a child were to ingest the liquid. Like anything else, if electronic cigarettes are used inappropriately, they will obviously have harmful effects.

These events should elicit is a regulations on the kind of bottle that is used, but nothing further.

The actual liquid, like medicine or cleaning supplies, is meant to be handled with care.

While those who argue for these bans and regulations cite health issues, others see this as simply another instance of the government reaching into the citizens’ pockets.

Nicotine is the only ingredient electronic cigarettes and e-liquid have in common with traditional cigarettes; unlike a regular cigarette, an electronic cigarette does not contain harmful components such as ammonia, carbon monoxide, arsenic and methane.

If electronic cigarettes contained such substances or have proven to be dangerous, bans and regu-

“‘These misguided new regulations have imposed hardship upon small electronice cigarette businesses...” published studies about the effectiveness of the use of electronic cigarettes as an alternative way to quit.

A recent report from the Society for the Study of Addiction found that the liquid nicotine inside some electronic cigarettes has helped participants quit smoking better than other cessation aids.

No proof of any serious medical risks have emerged.

Citizens have voiced concerns

Illustration by Edward Farquharson

lations would be justified, but that is not the case.

Therefore, it is likely that there are other influences such as money from big tobacco companies and the potential money to be made of regulating this industry. In fact, just over the past week, big tobacco CEOs have pushed the FDA to adopt more rules more quickly by trying to emphasize the addicting capacity on nicotine that may be found in some e-liquid, according to Time Magazine.

The notion that the intentions behind these new regulations are actually due to health concerns seems dubious because the research suggests otherwise.

These misguided, new regulations have imposed hardship upon small electronic cigarette business, and have curtailed the enjoyment that many received out of being able to “vape” indoors.

Since scientific research has thus far shown e-cigarettes to be helpful in quitting smoking and not significantly harmful to a person’s health, it is only natural to question these bans and regulations.

The views and opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section are those of the authors of the articles. They are not an endorsement of the views of The Chronicle or its staff. The Chronicle does not discriminate based on the opinions of the authors.

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‘The Mother******with the Hat’: A suspensful and hilarious “vehicle” for human condition

By Justine Re

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

“The Mother****** with the Hat” is a high-intensity play filled with suspense and hilarity.

The Stephen Adly Guirgis text is brought to life by the vivacious cast. At the start of the show, Veronica, played by Kiana Kountze, captures the audience’s attention as she cleans her room and talks on the phone. Kountze is a spitfire and her energy sets the precedence for the rest of the show. Following suit, Jackie, played by Isaiah C. Stanley, feeds off of Kountze as he enters the scene.

Jackie is a new man as he has been sober for a great deal of time and has a new job. This excellent news puts Jackie and his girlfriend Veronica in the best of moods, as they are ready to enjoy their new life together.

However, that victorious high comes to a halt when Jackie finds a hat. The hat does not belong to him, which leads him to believe that Veronica has cheated on him. Subsequently, Jackie reverts to being an alcoholic and seeks help from his sponsor and friend Ralph.

Ralph is a sober hippie and tries to get Jackie back on track.

The juxtaposition between Jackie’s tough guy swag and Ralph’s earthy vibe, work together to make their scenes downright hysterical. Chip Connell, playing Ralph, left the audience in hysterics. One of the best parts of the show was when he rolled across the stage showing how limber he was from surfing.

Another character that steals the show is Julio, played by Sean

J. Morgan. The characters Jackie, Ralph and Julio, work in tandem to nail the balance of urgency and humor throughout the scenes.

Jackie gets ahold of a gun as he shoots the notorious hat to release his anger. Since Jackie has the gun, he needs a place to store it so that his parole officer doesn’t find it. He asks Julio to store the gun in his house. The choices that that the actors make in this scene are precise. Julio is frustrated by Jackie and he releases his anger by vigorously spraying the plants in his apartment. The choice was hysterical.

This nuance that Moran added to his character reveals the attention to detail that went into this show.

Besides the choices that enhance the humor in the show, the characters also make choices that serve to execute the emotional scenes. Shiela Springer, the actor that plays Victoria, brought a raw quality to the role.

This organic and vulnerable nature was exposed in the scene where Victoria told Jackie that Ralph was having an affair with Veronica (Ralph is Victoria’s husband). This scene was heavy as Victoria revealed the truth about the infidelity that permeated throughout the show.

Another strong scene occurs when Jackie writes a drunken song about Veronica. Stanley uses his drunken physicality to not only make the audience laugh, but also feel sad for the character at the same time.

The acting in this show was superb. Besides the raw talent and technique of the actors, the direction definitely contributed to the show.

According to the director

Morgan, Roysten Coppenger, “gave the actors a lot of freedom to play.” The freedom of the actors was apparent on stage making the show very believable and realistic, as if you were watching your friends interact.The characters take the audience on a journey.

“The story has no good guy or bad guy,“ Morgan said.

I think that is what makes the play so poignant. Throughout the show the characters cheat on one another, go to jail and are violent.

But the audience does not take sides. Behind their flaws are genuine people. This play says a great deal about the human condition and the outstanding cast was the right vehicle to convey this idea.

Photo courtesy of HU Department of Drama and Dance Facebook On the set of “The Mother****** with the Hat.”

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Music Department Preview Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Relations

By Brianna Holcomb STAFF WRITER

Hofstra’s music department puts on several shows in the fall semester for students and the public. These shows range from jazz ensembles, to works by Beethoven. The variety of shows will begin this month and continue through December.

The Hofstra music department’s first show will take place Oct. 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Helene Fortunoff Theater. The show will consist of works by Beethoven, Chopin, Poulenc, Stravinsky, Milhaud and Smetena. These pieces will be performed by the American Chamber Assemble and will be directed by Blanche Abram, Naomi Drucker and Marilyn Lehman.

The Hofstra String Quartet will be performing on Nov. 9 at 3:00 p.m. also in the Helene Fortunoff Theater. The quartet will perform songs of J.S Bach’s Art of the Fugue, Stravinsky’s eclectic “Three Pieces for String Quartet” and Schubert’s dramatic “String Quartet No.14 in D minor.”

Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. the Hofstra Chorale and Chamber Choir will put on a performance in the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, N.Y. They will perform an eclectic selection of choral music. For tickets

you must call Dr. Fryling, (516) 463-5497.

The Hofstra Jazz Ensemble will feature the Interplay Jazz Orchestra, formerly known as the Hofstra Alumni Big Band, on Nov. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Helene Fortunoff Theater. This annual concert helps contribute to the annual Peter B. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund.

In December, the music department will start off the month with a show featuring traditional and contemporary works by Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. This show will be held in John Cranford Adams Playhouse on Dec. 6 at 8:00 p.m.

The shows that end the semester will be performed on Dec. 9 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. The Hofstra Choir and String Orchestra will be the first to perform their contemporary music at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. To end the semester, the Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Playhouse as well.

Hofstra students receive two free tickets for each show, the general public’s ticket prices vary depending on the show and senior citizens receive tickets at a reduced price. For further information on tickets and sale dates, refer to the Hofstra music department page online.

Book Review: ‘When The World Was Young’

By Reilly McKnerney COLUMNIST

When the World Was Young takes place in post World War II America, focusing in on a not-so-average Wally Baker, short for Wallace, a young girl who loves comics and insects more than anything else. She prefers tending to her ant farm and The Museum of Natural History to tea parties and dolls, allowing her to fit in with fellow ant lover Ham Walker.

Ham is the son of Loretta, the black maid of her grandparents who practically raised Stella, Wally’s mom. Being a Baker

is no easy task; the family has a long history of becoming doctors, including her grandfather, grandmother and own mother.

The novel takes the reader through the ups and downs of Wally’s life and how living in this time period influences her and causes her to see the beauty and the cruelty within the world. Whether it is racial injustice, racial acceptance, gender inequality, gender equality or simply love, she faces, conquers and occasionally stumbles on her way to becoming an adult.

The story picks up almost immediately, which is able to successfully hook the reader into continuing, and from there it

only gains speed. The farther into life Wally gets the more she begins to experience things that should tear her down, but rather they build her up and shape her into who she will end up becoming.

She is a character filled with hope and an ability to see the importance within her own dreams, never letting others opinions get her down.

She is constant. She disregards the people who get her down about her lifestyle choices and never falters in what she believes to be right and wrong. Wally is quite possibly one of the most confident and strong female characters in modern

literature, and most definitely one of the few strong females of her time.

The novel is able to clue into the things going on in the world both on a small and large scale, speaking of Pearl Harbor and the cost of subway fares in New York going up in price.

Overall the story captures the reader in every way, but it also encourages lessons that are still important to this day.

I recommend this novel to anyone looking to learn about the injustices of the time period, but also optimistic enough to know that there were people more modern than their time.

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Video Game Review: ‘Destiny’

Review Round-up

By Rob Dolen

By Kendall Gibson

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

For a lot of early new-generation gaming console adopters (Xbox One and PS4), their game libraries have felt rather empty or wanting, at least until now. That changed with the multi-platform release of “Destiny,” made by the creators of “Halo” (Bungie) and the producers of “Call of Duty” (Activision), widely considered a powerhouse of coordination in the gaming industry.

“Destiny” takes place in the aftermath of the golden age of space travel for humanity, where Earth has been reduced to one final city due to the rising threat of the interplanetary alien destruction forces known cumulatively as ‘The Darkness.’

You play as a Guardian – one of the last remaining militaristic forces here to protect Earth from destruction. The story sounds promising, but in its execution “Destiny” makes the story seem like a backdrop rather than a basis for gameplay.

“Destiny” is a first-person shooter primarily, but also draws huge influences from massively multiplayer online games (MMO’s) and other sandbox games as far as the customization of your characters and exploring gameplay scenarios. Character skills, armor and weapon strength drive the ability to persevere in battle, but focuses less on player aesthetics. “Destiny” is among the first few of the next generation of games to include seamless multiplayer within the game world, meaning that any

players could drop in and out of the area that you are exploring or the mission you are performing, making the world feel fleshed out and realistic.

The feeling of immersion is also exemplified by there being no true loading screens, but rather you are inside your spaceship as you travel to your next destination without any evidence of it actually being loading time.

The actual gameplay itself draws huge influence from “Halo” and “Call of Duty” from the handling of the gunfights to the actual movement, both on foot and inside vehicles. Even with these inspirations, “Destiny” still remains unique in its own style and feels more like an improvement from the previous games that have influenced it. Objectives in “Destiny” at times tend to follow the typical MMO archetype of diving into a dungeon and fighting enemies until they are all extinguished, which isn’t necessarily a con, but more of a repetitive incidence after several missions.

Though it seems repetitive, “Destiny” cleverly uses challenges and other forms of rewards to keep the player addicted and incite them to play more.

Many complain about connection problems as well, even on the University Wi-Fi there were some instances, but these problems were few and far between, save for some universal multiplayer server trouble. Despite a few nitpicky qualms, “Destiny” is a promising shooter that deserves praise for its overall originality as the first truly next-gen experience on consoles.

Film Review: ‘Annabelle’

By Jesse Saunders ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Finally a film for audience members who thought films like “The Conjuring” were bogged down by that pesky thing called plot.

“Annabelle” – a follow up to the 2013 hit “The Conjuring” – fails to deliver on anything but jump scares. Ten minutes into the film, the plot already feels tedious and overdone, not adding anything to the story that terrified audiences just a year previous.

“Annabelle” tells the story of a doll possessed by one of the members of a Manson-like cult, and raises more questions than were ever asked. Mia (Annabelle Wallis) and John (Ward Horton) play a standard couple living in southern California in the ‘60s.

The issues begin even before the haunting does. Before becoming possessed, the Annabelle doll is far from pleasant, and the reason to keep her around is always very contrived.

Mia makes every mistake in the

book. She ignores telltale signs of a haunting, often leaves her baby unattended and insists on keeping a doll that really has caused problem after problem for this small family. The rest of the cast is almost comical in how quickly and easily they believe and dispense knowledge of the haunting.

John isn’t at all skeptical and just takes his wife’s word for it without needing to see anything.

“The Conjuring” director James Wan is only credited as a producer on this film, and it shows.

Directed by Wan’s go-to cinematography, John R. Leonetti, “Annabelle” looks great. The style does play up on the look and feel of ‘60s horror films. The style can only save this film for so long before the lack of plot gets in the way.

The storyline has been done a million times, and none of the twists are new or exciting. It isn’t shocking to see that lead writer Gary Dauberman’s only other writing credits include made-forTV films like “Bloodmonkey” and “Swamp Devil.”

Dauberman writes around the doll. At its core “Annabelle” is a haunted house movie that just so happens to have a creepy doll. There are only two scenes at most that make any use of the doll. Mia’s sewing machine gets more suspenseful screen time than the doll ever does.

While some of the jump scares are effective, the director obviously has some issues understanding the basics of foreshadowing and suspense. Each small event is foreshadowed to the point where the event doesn’t carry any weight when it actually occurs. Several shots are dedicated to focusing on an object and hinting towards a scare that is never delivered.

The story of Annabelle the doll didn’t need to be elaborated on beyond its place in “The Conjuring,” and this film proves it.

Unfortunately, like most prequels, “Annabelle” creates more questions than answers.

COLUMNIST

‘Our Love’ – Caribou Caribou layers his songs like you would plan out sex.

First he starts slow, caressing you. He wants you hot and bothered. Then he – okay I’m going to stop that metaphor right there; it’s getting too real.

This album is seriously like ear-sex, though. It sounds saucy and real, even if it’s mostly electronic. Caribou, call me.

Listen If You Like: Goldfrapp, Moloko, Daft Punk

‘A World Lit Only By Fire’ – Godflesh This album is weak.

Listening to it I said to myself, “What? That’s it?” It is similar to if someone led you to believe they had a drug problem when they actually just smoke pot. Maybe I am just too much of an outsider when it comes to metal but I was expecting something much, much darker, especially from a band called “Godflesh.”

If You Like: Napalm Death, Extreme Noise Terror, Cradle of Filth

‘Tension’ – Girl Tears This album is psychedelic and cool, but there is a major problem. As I am known to do, I will explain via convoluted metaphor. Imagine you’ve been invited to an alien’s birthday party and you’re super excited to go. After all, you get to meet aliens. However, when you get there, all the aliens are super awkward and they make you play musical chairs. What I mean to say is, that while on the whole it is cool, certain elements of this album drag it down. For example, the lame and half-assed singing.

If You Like: Breakbot, Dirty Beaches, Blouse

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Film Review: ‘Birdman’

Matters: ‘Mulaney’

By Christina Murphy COLUMNIST

Photo courtesy of Fox.com

Before you continue reading, I would just like to make it clear that I am a huge John Mulaney fan. I’ve followed his stand-up for years, he’s written some of the best characters in recent “Saturday Night Live” history (Stefon) and he has an adorable French bulldog, Petunia, that’s my favorite thing about my Instagram feed. My high expectations for this very talented comedian make his already lack-luster sitcom all the more disappointing. Last Sunday, Fox premiered the pilot of “Mulaney,” a multi-camera sitcom about the life of the young comedian. The persistent laugh track tells me that this show should be funny, but the poor writing and weak cast has convinced me otherwise.

My biggest issue with the show was that a solid majority of the storyline and jokes were recycled from his past stand-up material. In 2012 he released “New In Town,” an hour-long, stand-up comedy special that I think is quite brilliant. Mulaney has a gift for telling stories and extracting comedy from the mundane. He probably has about an hour of material on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” alone. The opening of the show was a reinterpretation of a classic story he tells in “New In Town” about trying to get Xanax from a clinic, but getting a prostate exam from a male nurse in batman scrubs instead. It was frustrating to see jokes I could recite the punch lines to myself, and key details that made the story funny as a stand-

up bit were omitted from the show for simplicity’s sake.

Besides the content problem the show has, there are also major character flaws. John comes off as snarky and condescending, making it hard for viewers to sympathize with him as a character. Jane (Nasim Pedrad) is a ridiculous character who plays up the stereotype of all women being a psychotic ex-girlfriend. His other roommate and fellow standup comedian, Motif (Seaton Smith), comes up with the catchphrase “Problem B****” but cannot actually figure out a joke surrounding the phrase. Between the repeated use of this catchphrase and Jane’s insane behavior, the pilot episode had surprisingly sexist undertones.

This is unusual coming from Mulaney, a highwaisted man with feminine hips – seriously you should all watch “New In Town” – who is usually very careful about avoiding such stereotypes in his comedy. There’s a character Andre (Zack Pearlman), who has a red beard and is possibly a drug dealer.

His purpose in the show is still unclear and seems unnecessary. Lastly, Martin Short plays John’s scatter-brained boss, Lou. Short provides a delightfully over-the-top performance which is a role we’re used to seeing him in. Although Lou’s office is set up exactly as Lorne Michael’s is, I cannot imagine them sharing the same management strategy.

The show is so flawed that people have glazed over the fact that it is an obvious rip off of “Seinfeld.”

Turning stand-up material into a storyline may have worked in the ‘90s, long before there was Netflix, YouTube and a whole television network devoted to programming stand-up content. In a painful twist of irony, Mulaney’s jokes are certainly not ‘new in town’ anymore. The show cannot even support these recycled jokes because of the cast – which lacks any sympathetic characters who would realistically not be friends in a context other than in front of a live studio audience.

The show had monumentally low ratings. It did not appear funny enough in promos to draw new fans in and was only a disappointment to those who were familiar with his work already. If the show wants to stick around it needs a lot of work. Storylines need to be kept fresh, the characters need to be less terrible and punchlines need to be less predictable. In fact, the only thing unpredictable about the show was seeing Lorne Michael’s name come up as an executive producer during the end credits.

I will end this review with a message to John Mulaney, because I know for certain he will read this.

I’m not mad at you, just disappointed because I know you can do better than “Mulaney.”

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By Muhammad Muzammal COLUMNIST

Electrifying, funny, selfreferential and downright brilliant, Alejandro G. Inarritu’s “Birdman,” or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a stellar piece of filmmaking which features star Michael Keaton in an ultra-meta role. Like Keaton, who played Batman in the late 1980s, “Birdman’s” hero, Riggan Thomas, struggles to find success as a serious actor, being overshadowed by his own career-defining role as a caped superhero.

The film begins with what seems to be a comet falling to the sea, and then cuts to Thomas levitating in his dressing room, floating like a bird, like the camera will for the next two hours. Thomas is adapting Raymond Carver’s short story, “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love,” to the Broadway stage. He is surrounded by an entertaining cast of characters.

His daughter Sam (Emma Stone) is a former drug addict and his personal assistant, seeking the attention and love from Thomas that she never truly felt. Thomas’s theater manager is Jake (a restrained Zach Galifianakis), and his supporting actresses on the stage are Lesley and Laura, played by Naomi Watts and Andrea Riseborough, respectively. Due to a stage accident, Thomas is forced to find a new actor before the show opens.

Enter replacement, Mike Shiner, played with great and ferocious energy by Edward Norton. Witty with a rebellious attitude, Shiner makes for a fascinating counterpart to Thomas, the more controlled personality. As the film nears its climactic, main event (the premiere of the play), Thomas squares off with Shiner in ways that contain both conversational gamesmanship and slapstick comedy.

The film shows the difficulty of an artist trying to be appreciated for his own art rather than take the easy way out and sell his soul to devilish Hollywood studios and make another “Birdman” sequel (cue the Marvel Universe).

Despite its deep-rooted cynicism in mainstream entertainment, “Birdman” never condescends, It tells its story in a fluid fashion and focuses on the characters and mostly, our need to wake up and become an active audience member and value the work of serious artists out there.

But what makes the film so intense is its performances, particularly from Stone, Norton and Keaton. Stone is restless and alienated as Thomas’s daughter, especially in scenes where she wants Thomas to be relevant, not just for the theater crowd, but for her as well.

Norton plays Shiner with the exact type of manic, obsessive energy that is needed. He shows Shiner’s strict commitment to realism in a few absurd onstage scenes, but also reveals a weird, touching poignancy in character when he tells Sam in a rooftop conversation that he wishes to see through her 20-year-old eyes.

This film belongs to Keaton. On par with “Being John Malkovich,” “Birdman” attempts – and succeeds – to deconstruct its star’s ego and break down his vanity to show us something deeper.

Inarritu, known to have directed four deeply depressing, albeit powerful dramas, goes for something more ambitious with “Birdman.” He’s made a film that although dons a magical realist look, asks us to question our own identity, and our place in the world.

In the end, “Birdman” soars.

With its casting, writing, direction and execution, this is the most riveting film of the year and a challenging work of art that entertains, invigorates and ascends the viewer to the highest levels of cinema.

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Men’s soccer brings their ‘A’ game vs. ACC

By Marco Meglio and Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER AND SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Hofstra men’s soccer continued its winning streak with a series of victories starting with Wake Forest by the narrow score of 1-0. Then with a 3-0 shutout win against William & Mary College later in the week, the Pride improved to 7-3-2. Hofstra is now rolling with a five-game winning streak, shutting out all five teams.

Hofstra snapped Wake Forest’s two-game winning streak and sixgame winning streak at home.

The first half of the game was strong defensively for both teams as both were held to one shot on goal each. Hofstra’s back line was led by senior Daniel Grundei and sophomore Rory Murphy and both players made a strong stand through their aggressive plays, especially when the game was on the line.

The scoreless game was broken in the 49th minute when Wake Forest’s Sam Fink was issued a yellow card in the box, which set up senior forward Maid Memic for an easy penalty kick goal. This was Memic’s second straight game with a goal and he leads the team with four on the season.

Wake Forest dominated the shot ratio with 19 compared to Hofstra’s eight, but the statistic was not that separated in shots on goal, with Wake Forest only having four compared to Hofstra’s three. Hofstra also struggled in the foul category, with 17 fouls

versus Wake Forest’s six fouls.

The Deamon Deacons had a chance in the 82nd minute on Ian Harke’s shot but the defense made a key save. They also had a chance with 1:11 left on the clock, but Tane Gent’s shot was saved by Hofstra goalie Patric Pray.

Pray, a junior goalkeeper for the Pride, has been stellar as of late. Not only being named CAA player of the week, this was his third straight game with a shutout and his eighth career shutout. He had four saves on the night and this was Hofstra’s fourth straight game with a shutout since 2005.

Next, the team erupted for three goals against William & Mary to keep their winning streak intact. The five-game winning streak could not have come at a better point in the season. With games against Delaware, James Madison and Drexel coming up, the momentum will surely help the Pride.

Hofstra controlled almost all areas in the game against the Tribe. For starters, their defense was absolutely stellar, allowing only seven shots to be taken, none of which had any real potential for a goal. Early in the first half, defenseman Daniel Grundei took a hard fall and was substituted out for Marius Flateboe. Flateboe filled in just fine and was a catalyst for the defense for the rest of the game.

Although the defense was top notch, the offense looked unstoppable. Midfielder Maid Memic had one of the more outstanding performances. He got the Pride

started by striking a ball into the top left side of the goal to give them a 1-0 lead. He then added an assist later on in the game.

Hofstra’s ball movement and quick cuts allowed the possession arrow to point in their direction for almost the entire game, and they got after the ball as well.

It seemed that Tribe players had little to no time to react or make any quality opportunity for a goal.

The Pride’s second goal was the result of a fantastic crossing ball struck by Rory Murphy into the box. Meshack Eshun Addy took full advantage of this well placed ball and redirected it to put the Pride up 2-0.

At this point, the Pride had gained full control of the game.

Many of the William & Mary players began to sink their heads and look discouraged. As if it could not get any worse for the Tribe, Danny Elliot decided to get in on the scoring action.

Undoubtedly the shot of the night, this one was cannoned from 35 yards out, right passed the reach of goalie Bennett Jones. The final dagger forced the Tribe to pull Jones in favor for senior Alex Harrington.

When asked about the five straight wins, all coming in shutout fashion Coach Nuttall said, “The team defense was solid… they have the confidence and mentality to stop anyone right now.”

The Pride will look to make it six straight wins this Wednesday when they go on the road to face CAA rival Delaware.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Elliot Firth fights for ball control while surrounded by W&M defenders: Jordan Petitt (26), Reilly Maw (7), & Ryan Flesch(9).

Mike Rudin/ Hofstra Chronicle A Rory Murphy (4) jogs out of bounds behind Danny Elliott (25), who holds posession of the ball (above). Maid Memic runs down the pitch (below).

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HOFSTRA AT A GLANCE WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEN’S SOCCER

WOMEN’S

VOLLEYBALL

FIELD HOCKEY

Overall 8-6

Overall 7-3-2

Overall 18-2

Overall 9-5

Conference (3-2)

Conference (2-0)

Conference (6-0)

Conference (1-1)

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Women’s soccer beats defending CAA champs

By Jared Goodman Special to the Chronicle

In a game that featured the Pride and the CAA-leading Northeastern Huskies, the Pride women’s soccer team managed to pull out the victory in a tight 1-0 win.

Coming into the game, the Huskies (9-3-2) stood at a perfect 4-0 in CAA conference play.

Holding a five-game winning streak, the Pride was able to snap it.

“We knew it was going to be a tough battle,” said head coach Simon Riddiough. “Northeastern is a very good, athletic team.”

The first half was close, but neither team was able to create a lead, as both teams only generated one shot on goal.

However, the Pride almost managed to create a quick lead.

In the 7th minute, senior Sam Scolarici fed junior Leah Galton a great through ball that left her with only the goalie to beat.

Galton’s attempt to get the ball

by Husky goalie Paige Burnett

was turned away by a sliding save. That proved to be the one and only chance for the Pride as the game went to halftime.

“Their goalkeeper is a beast… there’s no secret there. Nine out of 10 times that’s a goal,” Riddiough said of Burnett.

The story of the game was defense. Coming into the contest, Northeastern had five consecutive shutouts and did not allow a goal through the first four conference games.

However, the Pride’s potent offense, which came into the game with a CAA conferenceleading 32 goals on the season, was able to add to that tally in the 64th minute.

After a crossed ball by junior Chloe Dale, junior Jeannine Molleda was able to chip the ball to freshman Emily Hulbert, who used her head to put the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal.

The goal proved to be enough for the victory. Hofstra’s defense was able to hold the Huskies scoreless through Galton’s effort

late in the game at defensive center back.

When asked about Galton’s defensive position, Coach Riddiough said, “We put her at center back. We told her at halftime if we held the lead we were going to put her back there. She put it upon herself to make sure this team didn’t beat us. She was awesome.”

The Pride defense kept goalie Friederike Mehring mostly inactive, as she only needed to make one save on the night. But, the Huskies were on the offensive more often than Hofstra, as their total shots doubled the Pride’s 12-6.

“I thought we were kind of feeling a bit sorry for ourselves [before the game] due to all the injuries but I think today showed us that we can still compete,” said Riddiough.

With the victory, the Pride moved to 8-6 on the season with a 3-2 CAA conference record.

The Pride will play at the College of Charleston on the road at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Amanda Benizzi/Hofstra Chronicle Junior Leah Galton made contributions to both the offensive forward as well as the defensive back line.

HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away Home

10/20 Monday

10/14 Tuesday

10/15 Wednesday

10/16 Thursday

Volleyball MEN’S SOCCER

@ College of William and Mary 7:00 PM

@ James Madison University 7:00 PM

10/19 Sunday

@ James Madison University 7:00 PM @ College of Charleston 7:00 PM

@ UNC Wilmington 12:00 PM VS. Rider University 1:00 PM

FIELD HOCKEY

Men’s Basketball

10/18 Saturday

@ University of Delaware 7:00 PM

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Women’s Basketball

10/17 Friday

MIDNIGHT MADNESS @ Mack Sports Complex8:00 PM

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Field hockey dismantles the Dragons in Philadelphia

By Jeffrey Werner STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra Pride traveled to Philadelphia to continue their CAA conference play against Drexel University, where they were able to claim their first conference victory with a 2-1 lead

and push their conference record to 1-1.

The Pride came into Philadelphia after an overtime win on Sunday against Columbia University. The Drexel Dragons also went into the game with a blowout 6-0 victory over Bucknell.

Both teams began the game

Jeffrey Werner/ Hofstra Chronicle Midfielder Gillian Kirkpatrick receives a pass from the far side of the field.

with very sloppy play. The Pride and Dragons combined for five fouls within the first six and a half minutes of the game. Hofstra committed three fouls and Drexel committed two.

The Pride put pressure on Drexel early as junior midfielder Charlotte Loehr took two shots.

Each shot was blocked by defender Rebecca Werner. Simca Schoen then took a shot on goal that was saved by goalie Jantien Gunter.

It took two more fouls from each team before one was able to strike early. At 13:42, Hofstra forward, Jonel Boileau, scored her 10th goal of the season to give the Pride a 1-0 lead.

The assist came from Stella Schoen, who scored the gamewinning goal against Columbia on Sunday.

It wasn’t long before Drexel responded with a goal of their own, as Christina Conrad scored for Drexel to tie the game up at one. Fouls, penalty corners, shots and substitutions made up the rest of the first half.

Five minutes after the second half started, the Pride scored.

Jeffrey Werner/ Hofstra Chronicle Stella Schoen fully extends to keep the ball from breaching the boundary line.

Simca scored her third goal of the season to give the Pride a 2-1 lead. The assist came from Jonel Boileau.

From there, the Pride never looked back as Drexel tried desperately to get another goal to tie. Towards the end, the Dragons were awarded a penalty corner late in the game. Regardless, the Pride was able to hold off the offensive attack and extend their winning streak to two games.

Freshman Carys Swan had an

exceptional performance in goal with six saves on 12 Drexel shots during the game. On offense, Charlotte Loehr led the Pride with three shots, while both Schoen sisters had two shots apiece.

Fans can look forward to the next game on Sunday, Oct. 19 as the Pride will look to hold their ground at home against Rider University. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.

Basketball kicks off with Midnight Madness

By Nick Mazzerella and Kyle Kandetzki Staff writer and assistant sports editor

Mark your calendars. The Hofstra men’s and women’s basketball teams open their seasons in exactly one month and this Thursday’s Midnight Madness event will pump up the Pride community for a new year of hoops.

The free event starts at 8:00 p.m. at the Mack Sports Complex and features the men’s and women’s basketball teams in action, as well as giveaways and prizes for those who attend.

Students should expect tailgating, free t-shirts, games with the possibility of winning gift cards or a round-trip flight and finally, an intra-squad scrimmage featuring both basketball teams.

“We want to share our excitement with the community,” said

men’s basketball head coach, Joe Mihalich. “We all play for the name on the front, so we want everybody to be a part of it.”

Mihalich’s roster consists of seven players who didn’t play a single game in Hofstra uniform last year but Midnight Madness will familiarize fans with the team.

“It’ll be a way for people to get to know all the guys that they’re hearing about,” said Mihalich.

“We’re going to play a little scrimmage so they can see the guys play.”

Women’s basketball head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey is excited to see a return of Midnight Madness, following the versions held in the past held during the afternoon instead, as well as at Hofstra USA. “It’s been a long time since we’ve done this, probably since the days of Jay Wright, current Villanova basketball head coach,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “But with

that being said, I’m excited to get back to that tradition.”

While the men’s team is expected to create some fireworks with highflying dunks, the women’s team will be taking different routes to generate excitement.

“It’s not the same for showcasing the women,” said KilburnSteveskey. “But we are still going to generate buzz with things like three-point contests and more.”

The women’s squad features three returning starters and four freshmen, a young team overall with no seniors. Hofstra fans can look forward to getting used to this roster after they introduce themselves at the event.

Coach Kilburn-Steveskey and sophomore guard Kelly Loftus spoke recently on how they present themselves to the student body without the dunks to show for it. They know there is a uniqueness about them that will

fill that void.

“This team has such personality in it,” said Kilburn-Steveskey.

“We are talented and competitive, so we want to show some things that put our best foot forward.”

Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway is one of the biggest enthusiasts of the upcoming season’s potential, as well as the hype that Midnight Madness is going to create.

Hathaway, in his third year as AD, came together with both basketball coaches in deciding to move the event back to the Mack this year.

“I talked with Joe and Krista and we wanted to get it back in the arena,” said Hathaway. “The students will get to see where the games are played first hand, and get to see how exciting both of these teams are going to be.”

Not only will the new squads be making their first appearance Thursday night, but also the

Mack Sports Complex’s new floor design will be on full display. The floor, which used to have an “H” at the half-court mark, now features a huge Hofstra Pride logo.

Hathaway wants the event to build an even bigger audience for the upcoming season, noting how much of a benefit loud home games would bring to these teams.

“Student-athletes love seeing their fellow students in the crowd for these games, and as we build up a bigger crowd, and our teams play well, opponents are going to know that Hofstra is a tough place to play,” said Hathaway.

With an improved program, and new rosters for the 2014-15 season, Thursday’s Midnight Madness might just be the beginning of some exciting success in the Mack Sports Complex coming this winter.

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October 14, 2014 •A 19

Mansur’s crew continue their perfect October

By Anders Jorstad and Nick Mazzarella STAFF WRITERS

Hofstra extended its winning streak to nine on Friday night, with a 3-2 set win against the Charleston Cougars on the road as well as sweeping the Northeastern Huskies.

The Pride moved to 18-2 and remained undefeated in conference play at 6-0.

In the last of a three-game homestand, the Pride didn’t give up a set against Northeastern.

Set scores were 25-23, 25-15, 25-23.

In a back-and-forth first set that had 11 ties, Hofstra held its first lead at 12-11. The Pride didn’t trail after that point, but neither did they gain much separation, as their largest lead was three.

Northeastern scored two points to tie the set at 23, but Hofstra took the next two for a 25-23 win.

Senior outside hitter Kelsie Wills and sophomore outside hitter Veronika Kostova combined for nine kills in the opening set, contributing to the Pride’s matchhigh .400 hitting percentage in that set.

“Kelsie has been our most consistent player throughout the season and Veronika stepped up a lot,” said head coach Emily Mansur.

Hofstra took control in set No. 2, causing Northeastern to use both of its timeouts at 14-9 and 19-11. The Pride have won the second set in four out of five conference matches by an average margin of just under eight.

“By the second set, they really see that our game plan is working,” said Mansur. “And then we get comfortable.”

Hofstra was forced to play catch-up in the third set with the Huskies. Northeastern jumped out to an early 6-1 advantage and saw its lead grow as many as seven at 17-10. But the Pride closed the set on a 15-6 run, avoiding what would have been their third straight match that featured a fourth set.

“I think they are starting to understand the urgency of coming back,” said Mansur.

Wills recorded a match-high 16 kills and a team-high 16 digs. She wasn’t alone on offense though, as senior middle blocker Nuria

Megan Mcguire/The Chronicle Adama Aja strikes the ball down with all her might on two Charleston players.

Lopes da Silva (eight kills), senior right side hitter Emily Burke (seven kills), and Kostova (seven kills) all helped to balance the attack.

“Kelsie is getting more help, which allows her to really rise at the end of the match,” said Mansur.

Freshman outside hitter Jamie Bredahl led Northeastern with 13 kills – seven of which came in the first set alone. Mansur had high praise for Bredahl, the 2013 CAA rookie of the year.

“She’s a great all-around player,” Mansur said. “She was good throughout the whole match.”

When asked about her thoughts heading into Friday’s match against College of Charleston Mansur said, “It’s going to be a good test for us.”

A challenge is exactly what the match would prove to be, as the Pride squeaked past Charleston with a 3-2 victory, their ninth straight.

Diving into the match, it was truly a tug-of-war all the way through. While the Pride claimed the first set by a score of 25-17, Charleston answered right back with a 25-17 set win of its own.

The two teams once again traded off sets and competed into a fifth set, which Hofstra managed to narrowly grab 15-13.

The statistics for the Pride in this match tell a slightly different story than one might expect.

While Kelsie Wills had a fairly solid outing with 17.5 points on 15 kills, it was Veronika Kostova and Nuria Lopes da Silva who carried the team on offense.

Kostova has seen her playing time increase steadily over the course of the season, and the reason for this change has become obvious. One could easily argue this was the best match of her career as she racked up 18.5 points aided by 17 kills. Lopes da Silva had an even more impressive evening with 25 points on 20 kills and a monstrous .515 attack percentage.

Coach Mansur praised her stars’ efforts tonight, saying, “Veronika was amazing. Veronika started to be the Veronika I know she is going to be for us throughout her career at Hofstra. She had fun, she wasn’t afraid, and she wanted to get the win. Nuria

Megan Mcguire/The Chronicle Server Hannah Klemm serving, she put up a season-high 52 assists.

Lopes da Silva was just unstoppable. [With her] blocking, hitting and serving, she was our heart today.”

This was certainly a huge step for Kostova, a sophomore who can build upon this game and become a player other teams fear for years to come. A performance like this on the road against one of the best teams in the conference is definitely going to open some eyes.

It wasn’t just the offense that was firing on all cylinders in this game either. Five Hofstra players recorded double digits in digs: Wills (10), Hannah Klemm (14), Kaitlyn Krause (15), Corrina Delgadillo (16), and Sophia Black (23).

Speaking about her team’s defense, Coach Mansur said, “As a team it was just a great effort.

We’ve been talking so much about defense. Last week against Northeastern Sophia had a tough game, but she stepped up and she knows what we expect from her. Corrina as well, [and] Kaitlyn Krause. All three of them played a great back row for us, giving us the opportunity to go up and get more swings and get a chance to

score more points.”

In addition to her superb defensive performance, Klemm was key to the offense with a jaw-dropping 52 assists. These numbers for the team become especially impressive when you consider the context, something Coach Mansur spoke about in the post-game interview: “It was huge for us to be able to come to their home after traveling and after playing such a tough weekend and still being able to win in five and to have the energy, the body and the mind to be able to do that. That’s huge. It shows us how far we can get if we work hard.”

Luckily, the Pride will finally get a week to recuperate and prepare for a weekend road series against William & Mary on the Oct. 17 and James Madison on Oct. 18.

It’ll be interesting to see how long the team can keep this roll going.

Back Cover: Brianna Montgomery leaps and prepares her form for a slam on the Charleston side of the net.

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