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KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935
Hofstra supports domestic violence awareness By Shannon Nia Alomar STAFF WRITER
Members of the Hofstra community are taking this week to inform their peers and express solidarity with victims of domestic violence, in acknowledgement of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “[Sigma Delta Tau is] supporting domestic violence [awareness] because it’s a hidden issue that needs to be brought to light somehow,” said junior public relations and political science major Francesca Bov. Bove’s sorority was raising awareness of domestic violence as part of a campaign by the Jewish Women International. Bove is a member of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Sigma Delta Tau, which is working to help spread the influence of the initiative by selling purple nail polishes called “girls achieve greatness.” One noticeable promotion tactic used by the office to get the week started were seen on several cups of coffee and tea Monday. OSLA also is working to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with their annual “Domestic Violence Awareness Week,” which kicked off on Monday. A main goal of the week is to inspire Hofstra students to get involved with promoting this cause and to stay informed on the importance of bringing attention to an issue that affects so many people’s lives, even if it is rarely spoken about publicly. The office’s first initiative could be seen on hot beverages. OSLA created hot cup sleeves with the words “Domestic Violence Awareness Week” in purple letters as well as the link to view the scheduled events and the infamous “Lead with Pride” logo. Ariel L. Adrian, graduate assistant in OSLA, said she has learned about the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the mission of which is to work to
Jesse Saunders/The Chronicle Students participated in an OSLA-sponsored event on Monday in the Student Center by putting up purple hearts and hands in order to pledge never to hurt another. The event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Week, which will have events on campus all week.
make changes within society to help demolish all violence against women and children from society and personal circumstances. “It’s important to not be ‘inyour-face’ with domestic violence because it is a very sensitive topic. I learned from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence that in case someone is being abused, if their abuser finds [information] in their backpack… [they may be] opening themselves up to more abuse,” Adrian said. On Monday, OSLA also hosted
an event in the Student Center which encouraged students to pledge never to hurt another person with “their words or their hands.” Students wrote their names on purple hearts, which are often used as a symbol of nonviolence, according to the event announcement on Hofstra’s website. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center website, 43 percent of college women have reported experiencing some form of abuse while on their campus
and 57 percent of college students said that it is difficult to identity dating abuse. “A lot of people think domestic violence is just hitting but it’s so much more. It could be verbal abuse, it could be cyber abuse,” Adrian said. “By definition domestic violence is violence against someone you’re close to. It’s important to be aware of what is considered domestic violence and how to protect yourself.” OSLA has provided a wealth of information about the signals
of an abusive relationship and where students can go on campus if they are or know of someone who is a victim of domestic abuse. Hofstra’s policy regarding domestic violence and sexual assault can be accessed online for those interested reviewing the standards set in place here on campus. OSLA has other events planned this week about domestic violence. Students can access further resources about events and domestic violence assistance at wwww.hofstra.edu/DVA.
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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 Photo courtesy of University Relations Provost Berliner announced that he would be retiringnext fall. Many of his colleagues have praised him as an educator and administator, even calling him the “heart and soul” of the university.
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Dr. Herman Berliner, who holds the title of Provost three times longer than all who preceded him, has announced that he will step down from the position next fall. The Provost is the secondin-command to the President of the University, who advises the President on academic affairs. Dr. Berliner has worked at Hofstra University for 45 years. He started in 1970 as a professor and intends to teach again after taking a year off. Dr. Berliner was the dean of the business school and the dean of the education school for a year. For 18 months before becoming Provost, Dr. Berliner was the Associate Dean of Advisement. During the 25 years, Dr. Berliner helped establish the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, School of Engineering and Applied Science. He was also involved in the development of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Honors College, School of Health
Sciences and Human Services and the School for University Studies. “[He] acted as a source of mediation when dealing with conflicts that the faculty had,” said Professor Stuart Bass, the senate executive committee chair. “It will be hard to replace Herman.”
“My hair was a goner. I immediately ordered a hat for myself and paid for rush delivery… I also made a contribution to St. Baldrick’s. I was waiting so that my contribution wouldn’t count toward the total.” A sense of humor is an important quality to have for a posi-
“I have maintained that Dr. Berliner is the heart and soul of Hofstra University.” To chronicle his responsibilities as Provost, Dr. Berliner writes his philosophical findings on “The Provost’s Blog: An Academic Adventure.” Dr. Berliner wrote about his participation in St. Baldrick’s Day in one of his blog posts on March 24. “I made the pledge almost three years ago. If the Hofstra fundraising effort, organized by our Roller Hockey team raised $25,000 I would agree to have my head shave on Wednesday, when our St. Baldrick’s Day was scheduled, we exceeded $33,000,” he wrote.
tion as serious as the Provost, according to Berliner. Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry Dr. William Nirode called Berliner’s St.Baldrick’s Day participation one of his favorite memories of the Provost. Dr. Berliner believes in a core for a good learning experience. He pursues excellence in teaching, small classes and student learning. In order to make this happen, Dr. Berliner learned that one of the most important qualities a Provost needs is patience when working on a project or people on
the administration. As Dr. Bernard J. Firestone, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences College, said, Dr. Berliner is “principled but flexible.” Dr. Liora Schmelkin, the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and the Dean of Graduate Studies believes that Dr. Berliner has this quality along with having a good sense of humor. “I have maintained that Dr. Berliner is indeed the ‘heart and soul’ of Hofstra University,” said Schmelkin. During his year off from the Hofstra campus, Dr. Berliner plans to get involved in foundations. He will also take economic seminars to preapre for his return to the Unviersity. Upon returning from his oneyear hiatus, Dr. Berliner plans to return to his roots, teaching in the economics department. When Dr. Berliner was in college himself, he took classes in many departments before he realized how much he enjoyed learning about economics. His advice to students is to major in what they have a passion for.
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Public Safety responds to increase in bike theft By Ehlayna Napolitano NEWS EDITOR
Bicycles on campus are disappearing in increasing numbers this semester, according to officials at Hofstra Public Safety. Hofstra’s campus has seen a rise in bike theft this semester, according to Karen O’Callaghan, the director of Hofstra Public Safety. More than previous semesters, bikes have been disappearing from various places on campus. “We have noticed an increase and we are addressing [it] as best we can,” O’Callaghan said. Although O’Callaghan identified the area outside of Axinn Library as a problem area, she said that most places on campus have been subject to the increase as well. The bike thefts have not necessarily been confined to one particular area. Bike usage on campus has increased this semester,
according to O’Callaghan. She cited this as a possible reason that the uptick in theft has occurred. However, many of the thefts, O’Callaghan said, have been the result of students’ improper locking techniques when securing their bikes on campus. Since the beginning of this year, there have been eight reported thefts and attempted thefts of bikes and scooters on campus, according to the briefs issued by Public Safety
outside the physical education building near the swim center. The bike was locked to the bike rack. Sinacori passed by the bike on her way to softball practice on Thursday, she noticed the bike and the chain used to secure it were missing. “I don’t understand why someone would do something like that,” Sinacori said. She said that after she discovered it was missing, she went to Public Safety and filed a report. The officials there told her they would investigate the theft and call if they found anything. So far, Sinacori has not heard from them. Public Safety did research and put together a local safety bulletin to send out to students on Tuesday, according to O’Callaghan. The bulletin was set to include information about properly securing bikes to racks in order to prevent theft. O’Callaghan also noted that Public Safety officers have been sent to areas that have seen theft problems to increase patrols in an effort to help curb the theft issues.
“We have noticed an increase and we are addressing [it] as best we can.”
each week. This reportedly has been an increase over previous semesters. “A lot of bikes are either not secured or not locked properly,” O’Callaghan said. However, this is not always the case. Christie Sinacori, a sophomore physical education and health major, had her bike stolen this Thursday. She said that her bike was parked for about two weeks
Jesse Saunders/The Chronicle On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Hofstra Hillel hosted an event in commemoration of Siyyum. The event also corresponded with the end of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. At the event, food was served in the Sukkah, which was the structure present last week between the student center and Alliance Hall, according to the event’s Facebook page. Siyyum is the ceremony in recognition of the completion of the study of a Jewish text. Several Hofstra students participated in an event called, “Five in Five,” during which
they studied five chapters of Mishnah in five weeks. Mishnah refers to a code of Jewish Law. Students studied the Mishnah Sukkah – laws specific to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, according to Rabbi Dave Siegel, the director of Hofstra Hillel. The event was run by Hofstra Hillel’s director of Jewish life and learning, Lyle Rothman, who is new this year to the organization. “The Siyyum was an amazing event that celebrated the student’s great accomplishment of learning,” Rabbi Siegel said.
Student Affairs introduces weekly open office hours The student affairs senior staff has instituted a new open office hours program to encourage students to interact and talk to the new staff members. Vice President for Student Affairs Houston Dougharty, Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Sofia B. Pertuz and Assistant Vice President for Student Affiars Jean Peden-Christodoulou will be holding the following open office hours, during which students are encouraged to visit the staff to ask questions or talk about ideas they may have for the University. “We love the college experience and can’t get enough of Hofstra students, so we hope students will come get to know us,” Dougharty said. The office hours are as follows: • Sofia B. Pertuz: Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. in the Dean of Students office (Student Center) • Houston Dougharty: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Phillips Hall (second floor) • Jean Peden-Christodoulou: Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. in Phillips Hall (second floor) Information courtesy of Vice President Houston
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• The Body Positive Club is officially SGA recognized. The club promotes body positive movements at both the individual and social level. They are working with representatives at the Saltzmann Center and are helping bring outside speakers to the University.
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• SGA hosted a successful Midnight Madness event last Thursday to open up the basketball 2014-2015 season.
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• $2,000 was allocated to different clubs this week. • @hofstrasga_programming is the social media outlet for students to see different events happening on campus and a way to follow what SGA is doing and different events that clubs are hosting.
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• SGA will host a Halloween festival on Oct. 29 on Adams Playhouse quad for students to participate in different fallrelated activities.
Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano On Oct. 9, a student reported to PS that his roommate had been harassing him via Facebook, making threatening statements toward him and his friends. The roommate was issued a summons.
of the swim center. The three males, who were juveniles, were escorted to the HIC, where NCPD was notified. A complaint report was prepared when the officer arrived and the juveniles were released to their parents.
A student reported that they locked their bike to a rack outside Weller Hall on Oct. 9. When they returned, the bike was missing. There were no witnesses and police assistance was declined.
An administrator reported to PS on Oct. 11 that a nonstudent who had been previously banned from campus was on North campus. PS responded, but the individual had fled the scene.
PS received a report on Oct. 10 that an unidentified male was knocking on a female student’s door in Alliance Hall at 2:55 a.m. When PS arrived on the scene, the male was lying on the floor with alcohol on his breath and when he was questioned, the male said he thought he had returned to his own room and didn’t have his key. The male student was issued a summons.
A student reported that upon returning to the bike rack outside Vander Poel Hall on Oct. 11, they discovered their bike was missing. The secured lock used on the bike had been cut. Police assistance was declined.
On Oct. 10, it was reported to PS that three males were attempting to steal a bike in front
On Oct. 12, a student reported that he put his bag containing his wallet in a locker in the Fitness Center at 6:15 p.m., using a combination lock to secure it. When he returned at 7 p.m., he found his bag had been rifled and $140 was missing. Police assis-
tance was declined. A PSO was escorting a male out of the stadium during a Cosmos game on Oct. 11 when a female, who tried to prevent the PSO from making the male leave, accosted him. She struck the PSO in the face and knocked him down a flight of stairs, causing a cut to his face and knee and a laceration to his wrist. NCPD was notified and responded. The male was banned from campus and the female was arrested and charged with assault. The PSO was treated for his injuries at the HIC and declined further medical treatment. A PSO on patrol in Constitution Hall smelled marijuana coming from a room on the first floor on Oct. 12. When the PSO keyed in, the room was occupied by the resident and another student. There was a strong smell of marijuana within the room but none was recovered. Both students were issued a summons.
PS received a report of marijuana in Tilberg House on Oct. 12. PS responded and entered the room, which was occupied by three students. There was a strong smell of marijuana within the room but none was recovered. All three students were issued summonses. A student stated that between 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. he left his juggling equipment unattended on the first floor of Rotterdam House on Oct. 14. The equipment was missing when he returned. There were no witnesses and police assistance was declined. A student stated that at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, they secured their electric scooter to a rack outside Liberty and Republic Halls. When the student returned after an hour, the scooter was missing. Police assistance was declined. On Oct. 15, a student reported that they left their laptop,
valued at $550, in a case in a room in New Academic Building at 5 p.m. When they returned at 7:30 p.m., the laptop was missing. Police assistance was declined. A student stated that they secured their bike to a rack near the student center at 1 p.m. on Oct. 15. When they returned at 7 p.m., the bike and the lock used to secure it were both gone. Police assistance was declined.
Key PS- Public Safety PSO- Public Safety Officer HIC- Hofstra Information Center NCPD- Nassau County Police Department
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On the Hofstra Shuttle: Girl: She snorted cocaine off a guy’s d***. In the Student Center: Guy: Nah, it’s cool. I was gay for a year. Didn’t like it. In the Unispan: Guy: I used to have so many friends in middle school. All we did was have sleepovers and s*** on each other. In the Netherlands: Girl: Do I care that all of Netherlands South hates me? No. In Breslin Hall: Girl: I thought I had menopause when I was like 16.
In Estabrook Hall: Guy: Should I be a pumpkin for Halloween? Girl: Are you joking? That’s what I’m being! Guy: Score! In Alliance Hall: Guy: I’ve been constipated for days. In Memorial Hall: Professor: You are all so weird. Honestly, you guys as a group suck.
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Dorm Room Dish: Spice up your night with a fun new dip By Jenna Grasso
of Frank’s hot wing sauce, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one cup of celery and blue cheese crumbles. The first step is to cook the chicken breasts, either fried or baked in the oven, whichever you prefer is just fine. Once the chicken cutlets are finished cooking, cut them up really tiny, and then put them to the side. The next step is to get a big bowl
Once you have all the ingredients added into a bowl STAFF WRITER and mixed together, you can Chips and dip are the most pour all the ingredients into a basic recipes that can be made dish to serve the dip in. Usually within a school dorm. Dip is a good sized pan works for this the easiest thing to make when type of dip. The bigger the pan, getting together with a few the easier it is for everything to friends for a late night gossip cook and mix together while in session or just for a late-night the oven. Add the blue cheese snack during the week or crumbles or the mozzarella on weekend. Buffalo chicken dip is a the top. Both cheeses add for a trend that has become something big taste of flavor. new and delicious The last step is for all people to to put the mixed eat and love. It’s “Buffalo chicken dip is a trend that has ingredients into the a way to keep the temperature become something new and delicious oven, everything spicy depending on how and different during quickly you want for all people to eat and love.” get-togethers, or the dip cooked. something different From there use your for yourself when you are trying for all the ingredients to be mixed judgment on how hot the dip is. to eat something unusual late at together. It is best when the cheese on the night. After cooking and cutting the top is a little brown and melted. The ingredients and directions chicken, put the cream cheese Buffalo chicken dip is a in order to make Buffalo into the big bowl and melt it delicious snack to use when chicken dip are extremely easy slowly until it is smooth and studying for midterms, or when and worthwhile for all college mixable. After the cream cheese you are trying tog get away from students. You are going to need is melted, you can add everything studying and hang out with a two chicken breasts, two 8-oz. and mix it together. The easiest few friends. It’s simple and fast packages of Philadelphia cream way to mix things is to mix the to cook, which makes it more cheese, a half cup of ranch two sauces first, the cheese convenient for the busy and little dressing, a half cup of blue second, the chicken and then the time student, which we all are! cheese dressing, a half cup of celery. Frank’s RedHot sauce, a half cup
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Ingredients: • 2 chicken breasts • (2) 8 oz. packages of Philadelphia cream cheese • • • • • •
1/2 cup of ranch dressing 1/2 cup of blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup of Franks RedHot sauce 1/2 cup of Franks hot wing sauce 1 cup of shredded mozzarella 1 cup of celery (diced)
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because you don’t know what you’re going to be debating until you’re in the round, and it lets you withhold your opinion while you’re talking.” While competing is an exciting part of what the speech and debate team does, trophies are not the only thing on the minds of the members. “We focus on scholars and opportunities like service events throughout the year,” Robinson said. The team hopes to work with middle school and high school students in the area on their debate and speaking skills. For anyone hunting for a job in the future, the speech team is also a great way to work on interview skills. “You’re learning how to critically think, you’re meeting people and
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Hofstra’s new champions: The speech and debate team STAFF WRITER
Hofstra’s speech and debate team is taking the world by storm after placing third and fifth in their first two tournaments last weekend. The recently relaunched team took home nine awards, both individually and as a team in different categories, like parliamentary debate and oral interpretation. They are hoping to continue their success throughout the rest of the year. After being inactive since 2008, the speech and debate team made a comeback this year after students expressed interest in its return. “It had a long history when it was around, and they wanted to reinvigorate it,” said debate coach and Director of Forensics Tomeka Robinson. The School of Communication and the rhetoric department worked together to restart the program. “I’ve been quite happy with the response we received.” Any student can become involved with the team, regardless of major or experience level. There are a variety of events that they can choose to become involved with. Parliamentary debate argues sides of different topics that are typically in the news and competitors get 15 minutes
to prepare. Prepared oratory speeches are rehearsed before the event, and the topic is known before. In acting events, the student reads prose or poetry in a dramatic interpretation. “I’ve always been a public speaker, and I wanted to use my theater experience,” said Victor Parbat, junior accounting major. All of the events can be either done individually or in teams of two. “I wanted to have an outlet for speaking,” said Daniel Kounin, a senior rhetoric and classical civilization major on the team. After finding out the team was no longer competing, Kounin began talking to professors about bringing it back. “I wanted to cultivate a better understanding of persuasion.” Kounin’s partner in the
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The speech and debate team took home several medals after their first two tournaments. try to make themselves better while still making new friends in the process. “It’s a great way to make new friends and learn about what’s going on in the world,” said team member Rory Doehring. The junior history major decided to continue working on her speech skills after participating in last year’s Cambridge Union Society debate and enjoying the experience. Learning how to give speeches and argue effectively can also help students later in life, no matter what field they end up working in. “I want to be a trial attorney,” Kounin said. “I want to
“Any student can become involved with the team, regardless of major or experience.” parliamentary debate event, Garrett Shum, believes it gives people a different perspective on what they’re arguing. “It really teaches people to view things from different angles than they normally would,” said the freshman linguistics major who participated in debate competitions in high school and wanted to continue. “You have to write both sides of the case
you’re getting judged. You’re getting lots of feedback,” said Robinson. Forming relationships is also a part of being on the speech and debate that students who join can look forward to. “It’s fun to be around these people, and not just from Hofstra, from other schools,” Kounin said. Members on the team can watch people from others schools and
mixed responses from the public. Some believe that it is an innovative idea, while others, such as a writer from The Huffington Post, have stated that it is “perpetuating rape culture.” A number of Hofstra University females have shown support for Undercover Colors. “The nail polish is a great idea,” said Snezha Silver, a Hofstra sophomore. “Rape, theft, and murder are things that will just never go away.” Other Hofstra students like the idea of the polish, but wish
it wasn’t necessary in the first place. “It sort of perpetuates the idea that women are never safe when they go out,” said sophomore Jessica Ma. “I feel like this just gives people a new
do this for a living and work with my words. Doing it on paper and doing it in the moment are two different things.” Shum wants to pursue teaching after his time competing in college, and he said, “I would not hate being a debate coach.” While giving a speech and debating different topics is not typically more than a two person job, new people are always welcome to give it a try. “Everyone should join,” said Shum. “We’re always going to need new members. I always like seeing new people learn to like it.” The team has high hopes for the rest of this year and for the future. “I’m shooting for a national championship,” said Kounin. “There isn’t a doubt in my mind that we could be the best.”
New technologies aim to prevent sexual assault By Brianna Ciniglio SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey, there are on average 237,868 victims of rape or sexual assault each year. As a response to this issue, a number of products are currently being developed to prevent future sexual assaults. Four male students from North Carolina State University are in the process of creating a nail polish, entitled “Undercover Colors,” that changes color when it comes into contact with certain date rape drugs such as Xanax, GHB and Rohypnol. The nail polish has received
“Through this nail polish and similar technologies, we hope to make potential perpetrators afraid to spike a woman’s drink because there’s now a risk that they can get caught,” the page states. “We
“We want to shift the fear from the victims to the perpetrators.” route to victim blame. ‘Oh, you were attacked? Why weren’t you wearing the nail polish?’” The Undercover Colors’ Facebook page expresses the creators’ aim to develop a product that is empowering for women.
want to shift the fear from the victims to the perpetrators.” Another product that has been created for extra precautions is Whistl, a smartphone case that looks to prevent sexual assault. With the click of a touch-
sensitive button, the case may set off a LED/noise alarm, notify the police and the user’s friends, as well as record with video/ audio. The case also has a number of safeguards, which will prevent accidental set-offs. Although these products may be used to prevent sexual assault, Gabrielle Wasserstein, sophomore, pointed out that it is important to always remain aware of your surroundings. “The people that use these products can benefit from them immensely, but I don’t think people should rely on them,” Wasserstein said. “They should still be extremely cautious.”
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Man on the Unispan What are you going to be for halloween? Or what was your best past costume? By Danielle Denenberg STAFF WRITER
“Powerpuff girl, Bubbles.” Colleen Beirne, Sophomore
“Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man.” Ben Ferguson, Senior
“Tyler Durden from fight club.” Christian DiPillo, Junior
“Superman.” Chris Dane, Freshman
“Spongebob and two friends are being Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy.” Marlym Romero, Junior
“Mr. Met.” Daniel Marzella, Freshman
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The Humans of Hofstra By Danielle Santucci STAFF WRITER
Taylor Napoli, Senior “Senior year of high school I got the chance to cheer at the Pro Bowl in Hawaii. I went with only my sister who was 22 at the time. We stayed for a week and every night I practiced. I performed at the halftime show and got to meet all these professional players.”
Hayley Nicolino, Junior “I have red hair and I’m 5’2”. Some call me a ginger. I transferred from Tulane University. New Orleans was cool but the school itself was overpriced and the people weren’t very nice. Hofstra is closer to home so I can’t complain.”
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Jordyn Mayerhofer, Junior “I grew up in New Mexico and Breaking Bad was filmed at my high school. It’s funny to think this show got so popular and I knew it from the beginning. I think it’s pretty cool to say that’s where I grew up.”
Dylan Ander, Junior “I’m always the guy wearing a beanie and beat boxing around campus. I can’t reveal the name, but I might have a potential record deal and publishing deal, since I also am a song writer. This is a major label. I want to perform for the rest of my life. I am a music major and I play the guitar, bass and I acoustic rap. I also manage other people’s music.“
Tristan Marshall, Freshman “I was the first person in my town to apply to a school in New York. I’m from Carver, Massachusetts. I graduated from a class of 98 students. Everyone thought I was crazy for applying to a school in New York. They thought it was too far. I like Hofstra. It gives me a sense of community but also the city. I want to live in New York after school.”
Joe Flanagan, Senior “I’m from Northport. I’m a political science major and vice president of the all-male acappella group the Hofstra Dutchmen. I was in an acappella group in high school and when I was going into Hofstra, I saw a YouTube clip of the Dutchmen, so I tried out for them. It’s the reason why I didn’t transfer from Hofstra. It was the best decision I ever made.”
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Met Opera House: Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ Tequila Mockingbird: First improv show of the semester By Sophia Strawser MANAGING EDITOR
It was the closing night of Verdi’s “Macbeth” at The Metropolitan Opera House and we, the opera history class of Hofstra, could not have been more excited for the curtain to rise. Even from the highest of balcony seats, we could see the spectacular set which resembled a depressed Bob Ross painting. Barren trees were very much the only things on stage at times, occasionally overshadowed by a bed or the remnants of a banquet. Zeljko Lucic, Macbeth, was wonderful and displayed a mix of remorse as well as a coldness towards death not only through his acting, but his musical expression and color. Anna Netrebko, Lady Macbeth, was the star of the show, as was anticipated. From the moment she began singing, perched on her bed, to the mad scene with her rolling around on the floor, she kept the character as well as the music resonating from the orchestra seats to the nosebleeds. The first two acts weren’t exactly what you expect from Verdi musically. It was no “La Traviata” or “Falstaff,” but as the
third and fourth acts flourished we began to hear those juicy Verdi qualities that we were, by this point in the show, thirsting for. The minimalism of props gave a great sense of hollowness that the story needed. The chorus was very large, allowing the stage to be completely filled up when it needed to be, but completely empty during the murder scenes, giving a great parallel as well as adding some useful tension. By the third act I was craving a tenor’s voice and Verdi anticipated this by giving the audience a warm and rich tenor aria, sung by the talented Joseph Calleja. Calleja brought any heavy eyelids wide awake with his effortless high notes and deep rooted emotional connection. There was the use of a large oracle with faces digitized on it and projected bright green heavens in the third act. Although the Met, as of late, seems to love using special effects, I found these details very distracting. The rest of the production was hues of neutrals with an accent of red, so the green was quite glaring. Overall though, the production was a beautiful one. It was three hours, plus the time we spent waiting for Anna Netrebko at the stage door, well spent. Seems to me, opera is far from dead.
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You walk in and the sound of Beyonce’s voice tingles through the room, setting the playful mood for the night. Hofstra University’s improv comedy troupe, Tequila Mockingbird, is a cohesive group that keeps the audience in hysterics. Tequila Mockingbird has about three shows a semester. If you missed Friday night’s performance, you’ll want to catch the next one. Their humor is effortless. The group creatively transitions from each improv game format to another. There were different types of formats of improvisation throughout the night. The show opened with a tag like game – as different troupe members got different ideas new troupe members would join the scene. Also, amidst the games they would send each other the occasional curve ball. They would exclaim “new choice” and their fellow actors would take the scene in a brand new direction. For instance, a scenario involved a girl moving into her room, finding a dead body in the corner. Like clockwork, to the actor playing the dead body, a troupe member exclaimed, “New
choice!” Instead of lying on the floor he contorted his body into a bridge like position, which gave the actors on stage a great deal to play with. The running joke was “Wow, for a dead body look at those muscles,” since the “dead body” was able to hold that position. There were many standout scenarios. In particular, the crowd went wild when the troupe pretended to be Foster the People and instead of singing “Pumped up Kicks” they sang their rendition entitled “F***** up d****.” Another one of my favorite scenes took place in New York City where a few members of the troupe played hobos. The hobos were telling the “newbie” hobo played by Will Atkin – the president of Tequila Mockingbird – that you have to get high-end clothing out of the dumpster if you want to hang with the hobos on 5th Ave. Atkin stole the scene as he pretended to rummage through the dumpster. The troupe allows their imagination to run wild. Another format used required the audience’s imagination. Prior to the show starting, the audience was given the opportunity to write down scenarios of their choice and put them in a hat. On stage, the troupe picked the scenarios out of the hat to
perform. Some standout scenarios were things that you do not want to talk to your parents about (intimacy), phone conversations that you wish you did not to overhear (someone cursing out their mom), and things that you would not tell your in-laws (filing divorce papers), etc. The audience’s creativity complemented the troupe’s artistry and cleverness. One highlight of the show was when the troupe was in a circle. The way this game worked was that the troupe pretended they were sneakers. This game was super interesting as the troupe snowballed deeper and deeper into their responses ranging from the struggles of pretending to be athletic, to finding the right sized shoes. Eventually the troupe turned the game into a raging Cockney British accent fest. If you think you have comedic chops and you would like to give improv a try, you’re in luck. Tequila Mockingbird offers workshops throughout the semester so that Hofstra students can be part of the fun. Atkin encourages students to come down to the workshops. “The troupe is so welcoming and it is awesome to have a big community of people. Also, you are funnier than you think you are,” said Atkin.
Behind the scenes at ‘Bat Boy’: From rehearsals to performances Photo courtesy of Hofstra.edu
By Justine Re
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A fast-paced, high-energy musical takes the stage at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. “Bat Boy” is an intense musical with a killer cast. The show is about a half boy and half bat creature, named Edgar (Jake Saleeby) that is found in the woods by a group of kids. To everyone that crosses
his path, Edgar is seen as an outsider. However, Meredith (Deanna Giulietti) is a kind and nurturing mother who takes Edgar in and loves him, raising him just as she raises her daughter, Shelley (Laura Michelle Erle). Giulietti’s voice is incredibly powerful as she belts the show’s score. Giulietti reminds me of a young Laura Osnes. The song “A Home for You” is tender in the first act and reveals the connec-
tion between Meredith and Edgar. This duet is charming as Meredith assures Edgar that it is okay to be different. Edgar is misunderstood as he longs to be a boy, but hard as he tries, he is still part bat – thus his hunger for blood. Saleeby employs inept physicality as he transitions from his animalist portrayal to being a boy. Not to mention his acrobats, as he hangs upside down in the cage. Besides his physical portrayal of the role, his acting is just as impressive. The acting choices he makes allow the audience to sympathize with him as an outsider. But at the same time, he is also a bad guy, so it is very hard to choose exactly whose side you are on as an audience member. Thus this role, reminds me of Walter White in “Breaking Bad” because the audience is conflicted with how to perceive Edgar.
The show takes place in West Virginia, so the cast woos the audience with their comical southern accents. Besides the humor, behind the Southern vibe is this idea of “Christian Charity,” which is a double-edged sword in this musical. The song “Christian Charity” is originally sung by Meredith to justify that she is taking in a “bat boy,” showing that she is doing the right thing by helping an outsider. However, the idea of “Christian Charity” is taken in a different direction later on in the show. The townspeople of Hope Falls, West Virginia are opposed to having the Bat Boy in their town as they believe that he is contributing to the cow plague that is preventing them from slaughtering enough meat to feed the community. Thus, it would be moral, “Christian Charity” to find a way to get rid of him to save the
town. The duality of the idea of “Christian Charity” is one example of the complexity of this show. At the surface, the story may seem bubbly, with bright colors and larger-than-life characters, but there are a lot of intricacies to the show. The director (Ilona Pierce) conceived the production in a way that gives the audience a balance of depth as well as comedy. According to Daniel Artuso, the actor who plays the role of Rick, “I’ve never been in a show this illustrious. It’s non-stop action. Every single action pushes the story forward to the climactic ending.” This show is a happy medium of goofy fun plus an intricate storyline that says a great deal about the human condition. A must see for this semester, “Bat Boy” continues from Oct. 24-26 at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus.
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By Michelle LaFiura SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Senior photography major, Kay Hopkins is a colorful individual. While sporting bright blue lipstick, she spoke about her upcoming FORM gallery art show “Ashe•Asante•Shukran,” a collection of photos from a recent journey to Africa. “My show is going to be based on color,” Hopkins said. “I’m going to showcase it as a grand [connection of] everything by color. When you’re looking at the images, you’re seeing them as a whole and seeing them in relation to each other.” The inspiration for her project came from a month-long trip to Kenya and a brief stop in Egypt. During her time in Africa, Hopkins cataloged the experience with conceptual, documentary-style photography. Hopkins said she enjoys blending elements in her artwork, especially when they are
typically contradictory. Kenya’s culture is very conservative, she said, “but the colors [in Kenya] are very vibrant and there’s a lot of them.” Everybody wears a variety of color schemes and everywhere she traveled she could see a variation of artistic designs, whether in the architecture or the people. She said she likes how this is an inverse of New York’s culture, which she argues is very liberal, but everybody sticks to a neutral color palette. The trip personally affected her as an African-American woman, she said. Hopkins called it, “a healing experience. Being African-American [I don’t know] about that part of my culture or even where we’re from.” She said she was the first person on that side of her family to go back to Africa. “I’m very thankful to have gotten the opportunity to have that experience,” said Hopkins –
which is where the name of the show originates. Like the blending of colors in her photographs, the name of the show is a blending of cultures. “Ashe,” “Asante,” and “Shukran” are ways of saying “thank you” in Maa, spoken by the Maasai tribe, Swahili and Arabic, respectively. Hopkins said she is grateful to the people and the culture that she experienced during her time abroad. Hopkins first took an interest in art as a child. She picked up techniques in drawing from her sister, which later developed into an interest in photography. She said she would like to further explore mixed media and multimedia artwork. She said, “Art is a process and you can never stop learning.” Her will artwork is due to hang in the FORM gallery from Oct. 26-29. You can see more of her artwork at KayHopPhotos.com or contact her at KayHopPhotos@ yahoo.com.
is resurrected by a spectral “Wraith” Elf by the name of Celebrimdor. Celebrimdor is revealed to be the smith master who created the Rings of Power, also dead, who suffered a similar fate to Talion. Together, they use their combined skillset to exact revenge on Sauron. “Shadow of Mordor” does its best to stay true to Tolkien’s lore quite well, while at the same time follows the typical “desire for revenge and redemption” stereotype. “Shadow of Mordor” is a thirdperson action RPG that focuses on against-all-odds combat – similar with the “Batman: Arkham” series – and the development of
an elaborate skill tree and attribute system. Talion’s abilities are wide and varied, allowing for multiple avenues of combat. Talion draws his skills as a ranger with his sword and dagger, while he also adopts the Wraith’s skills with a bow and manipulation of enemies through another dimension of reality. Also traits like total health, weapon slots, and more can be improved as you gain more experience points. Combat is meaningful in the way that every victory and defeat alters the outcome of the game, achieved by the shifting dynamic known as the “Nemesis System.” This system removes
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The third Coffee House Series, put on by Hofstra Concerts, took place this past Thursday in the back of the Student Center. Hofstra students Chris Reilly (above) and Mikey G (below) performed for about 2 hours. The next Coffeehouse will be Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m.
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Video Game Review: ‘Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor’ By Rob Dolen
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Finally! A video game that does justice for Tolkien’s epic saga. “Shadow of Mordor” takes place in between the events of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” The player assumes the role of Talion, a Ranger of Gondor who mans the black gate during a time of dwindling peace as Sauron raises an army. The story starts off abruptly with the grim death of Talion and his family as they are executed in front of him by the Uruks, a much more gruesome breed of Orcs. After this sorrowful sight Talion
enemies slain by Talion, but can also replace them with targets who defeat Talion in battle and promotes them to higher ranks in Sauron’s army which increases their difficulty to defeat. At first it’s tough fighting, but as new abilities and attributes are unlocked, combat becomes much more feasible. This creates a sense of importance within every battle and encourages strategic handling for every situation no matter where you are in the story. The in-game world is similar to that of Peter Jackson’s depiction of Middle Earth in cinema. Mordor is a dark and somber place plagued with shifting storm clouds and torrential downpours.
Navigation of the in-game world can be a little finicky with rapid movement. Sure you can parkour up and down the ruins of Middle Earth like clockwork, but sometimes the slightest tap will send you careening the complete opposite way. The controls are simple, but sometimes execution requires quite a bit of precision as you move along the world. A solid hour at most will help allow the player to get accustomed to the game-play. It takes some practice to get used to the ropes, but after some leveling up and due diligence, “Shadow of Mordor” becomes an exciting and intense game that can keep you on your toes.
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Matters: ‘Marry me’
By Christina Murphy COLUMNIST
Photo courtesy of NBC.com
In a world flooded with epidemics, wars, genocides and four different Law & Order spin-offs, it can get scary out there. Sometimes we need an excuse to be coddled and told everything is going to be okay. This is why we have seen an alarming influx of romcom sitcoms on network television this season. While this sounds horrible both in pronunciation and concept, I was pleasantly surprised by this week’s premiere of NBC sitcom, “Marry Me”. David Caspe’s unique brand of weird comedy is back and hopefully here to stay for longer than his last go with network television. The show stars Caspe’s real life wife, Casey Wilson, who starred in his previous cult classic sitcom, “Happy Endings.” She plays Annie, a narcissistic, over-the-top woman who is hell bent on marrying the love of her life, Jake, played by Ken Merino. Merino too is a weird comic guru who has had memorable roles in the summer staple, “Wet Hot American Summer” and the shortlived, but hilarious television show “Party Down.” Caspe takes familiar sitcom frameworks and fills them with something unexpected and unique; like filling a cupcake pan with guacamole, but it’s not disgusting, it’s hilarious! The only problem with this model of television is that it could turn away viewers
who thought they were in for a typical sitcom, but too seemingly normal in previews to draw in someone with a weird taste in television. Caspe sprinkles his dialogue with the most obscure pop culture references and always touches upon whatever ridiculous yuppie-type fads are passing through at the moment. His uncanny ability to capture the essence of a very specific lifestyle from an insider perspective is only made more impressive by his tendency to rip it apart with the bite of an outsider. He writes to an incredibly narrow audience of people who begrudgingly sweat through hot yoga classes and go on kale juice cleanses that they give up on the third day because they miss pizza. The pilot episode features their multiple botched engagements and follows a nonlinear format that includes flashbacks of their six-year-long relationship. After the adorable opening credits montage, which is set to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ “Home,” I instantly want to learn more about this couple. They’re not perfect, in fact they are both more than willing to admit that they can be terrible people sometimes, and this makes me like them even more endearing. An odd cast of characters makes up the couple’s supportive family and friends. Jake has a mother who at first seems to cause tension for the couple, and Annie has two gay dads who are both named Kevin. Annie’s best friend is a girl who does not believe in marriage and wears too many rompers, and Jake’s is a short and stout man who Annie refers to as a “garbage person.” “Marry Me” started out with solid ratings but mixed reviews from critics. A bone some critics had to pick with the show was that they believed it to be perpetuating the stereotype that women are all marriageobsessed monsters who gauge their success by whether or not they have a ring on their finger and/or Instagram. While I see how some may interpret the show as such, I really do not think that this is the show’s message at all. I do not see this as a story about two people settling down because one’s eggs are drying up and the other’s mother just wants to see her son settled. I see this as a story of two people who love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together, they just can’t seem to get the logistics of marriage together. I’m not too focused on the over-the-top proposals or watching these unhinged characters plan a wedding. I look forward to seeing Annie and Jake’s already bumpy journey towards their own happy ending. “Marry Me” airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and is available on Hulu.
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By Kendall Gibson COLUMNIST
‘Heart On My Sleeve’ – Mary Lambert This album is delightful! “Secrets” is catchy enough to justify making the whole thing, but other tracks are surprisingly good too. Mary Lambert is good because she’s original, and on top of that she doesn’t try too hard. Her music is cute and funny without trying to be.
Listen If You Like: Fiona Apple, Adele, Pomplamoose.
‘Hungry Ghosts’ – OK Go OK Go is a waterfall of fun. They have always been a good, steady source of fun music, however I worry about their ability to keep it up. It’s like watching a toddler stay up on New Year’s Eve: you know they’ll be rowdy and raucous right up until the point they pass out completely.
If You Like: Napalm Death, Extreme Noise Terror, Cradle of Filth.
‘Trick’ – Kele Everything about this album is dumb and humdrum and it sounds painfully disingenuous. It is all just a poor attempt at imitation. Kele is uncreative, so his music sounds derivative, and he is also lazy and untalented, so it sounds choppy and un-spirited.
If You Like: Delphic, Fake Blood, Grum.
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Fear goes viral: Ebola panic infects American minds By Hai Ting Tan SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
With the number of Ebola cases in West Africa potentially reaching 10,000 per week by December, Ebola has become the largest outbreak in history. But how many of us actually bothered to learn about the virus prior to it infecting eight people on U.S. soil? Ebola first appeared in 1976 in Central and West Africa found in both humans and non-human primates. The virus spreads from primate to human through close contact with its sweat, blood, secretions, organs or other body fluids and is introduced into the human community via direct contact with broken skin of mucous membranes and indirect contact with environments contaminated with such fluids. When Nina Pham, a nurse at
the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, became the first person within the U.S. to contract the Ebola virus, Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings devised an action plan. Meanwhile, Barack Obama was spotted at Fort Belvoir Golf Club playing his 200th round of golf as president. Only after facing criticism and backlash for his inadequate prioritizing of the crisis did President Obama shorten his fundraising trips, hinting as to how serious the White House is now taking the threat posed by Ebola. President Obama has ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to send a response team within 24 hours of diagnosis to ensure that safety
procedures are followed in lieu of handling any future infections. With eight confirmed cases of Ebola in the United States, Americans’ anxiety regarding the deadly virus spikes every day. A poll conducted by the
According to a new Kaiser Family Foundation Tracking Poll, despite 70 percent of U.S. adults claiming that they follow news regarding Ebola, only 36 percent are aware that the virus is only contagious if the victim shows symptoms. The poll also found that the majority of people know how the disease spreads, but only 55 percent knew that you cannot be contaminated by shaking hands with someone who had been exposed to Ebola but has yet to show symptoms. A Harvard University poll conducted on 1,004 U.S. adults has concluded that 85 percent of its participants thought that the disease spreads through sneezing or coughing, even though World Health Organization
“With eight confirmed cases of Ebola in the United States, Americans’ anxiety regarding the deadly virus spikes every day.” Washington Post shows that 43 percent of Americans worry that they or someone in their family will contract the disease, and 31 percent are concerned that there could be a “widespread Ebola epidemic” in the country. However, their anxiety might be due to their misunderstanding toward the disease.
says that it is unlikely that the deadly virus can be transmitted in such form. Hours after the death of Thomas Eric Duncan, new cases of Ebola were reported in various cities – all later labeled as “no threat,” therefore proving that the false alarms have simply grown louder. And Duncan’s fiancee, Louise Troh, who obviously had an intimate relationship with Duncan, has shown no signs of infection. The level of anxiety and fear spreading across the country has gone overboard, and the media play a huge hand. With constant broadcasts of stories associated with the Ebola virus, the audience becomes consumed by the news regarding the disease, and so they overestimate their chances of being infected with the virus.
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Uninformed is un-American: Know what you’re voting for By Alexi Cohan SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
How informed are you when it comes to current events and news? If asked about the front page of The New York Times, would you be able to answer? According to a new study conducted by The Pew Research Center, the answer is most likely no. The Pew Research Center recently issued a quiz to test the public’s knowledge of the news, and the results are quite unimpressive. American people know far less about global, national and local news than they should. The questions covered a wide range of topics, including ISIS, the federal minimum wage and the Israeli Prime Minister. Most would be considered general
knowledge, yet 14 percent of people answered four questions correct out of 12, and 13 percent answered only a meager three questions correctly. Only one percent of people who took the test knew all twelve answers. These are shameful results. Knowing what is going on the world is crucial, yet there are so many people in our country without a single idea of current events making headlines each day. Why is the American public so uninformed? Some argue the public is too busy; they do not have time to watch the news or read the paper. This excuse is common, but it does not stand. With
today’s technology and access to information, keeping up with the news does not need to take much time. Following news accounts on Twitter, downloading news apps, or simply scrolling on a website for five minutes is better than nothing.
sources instead of remaining uninformed. The midterm elections are just around the corner, and most voters do not really know whom they are voting for. It is easy to complain about elected officials, but if voters brushed up on the candidates, we would all be in better standing. Every election, thousands of residents blindly go to the polls with hardly any knowledge about the candidates for whom they are voting. As Americans, we pride ourselves in our democratic right to vote, but our democracy cannot be strong if voters are unknowledgable. When the majority of people going to the polls do not
“As Americans, we pride ourselves in our democratic right to vote, but our democracy cannot be strong if voters are unknowledgable.” Others cite media bias in the decision not to pay attention to current events, but that is no reason to stay uninformed. Are some sources biased? Of course. The challenge lies in picking out the reliable sources from the rest. The public should seek out these
know about current events, then who are we voting for? The quiz included many election-relevant questions, which most couldn’t answer. Where does this leave us as a country? Americans should know much more about news and current events. Voters have the responsibility to be informed in order to make responsible decisions on election day, and at this point, we are not doing our job. Everyone should make an attempt to stay informed by reading the paper, watching the news, or skimming some news apps every day. These results from the Pew Research Center quiz demonstrate that society needs to reevaluate what is most important to focusing time on. If Americans want to see things change, we need to first inform ourselves.
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October 21, 2014 • A13
Pointing fingers, playing games in the friend zone By Catherine Ricciardi SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Boy meets girl. Boy falls for girl. Girl doesn’t fall and says, “No, lets just be friends.” Then what? Then you have the “friendzone.” The friend zone occurs when one person has romantic interest in another person, but the feelings are not mutual. If the other person still wants to be friends then, according to pop culture, they have put them in the friendzone. The idea is widely known; most Hofstra students would give a similar definition. But the term is offensive, often vilifying the women that just want to be friends. The friend zone is mainly used to describe friendships in which a guy is interested in a girl who just wants to be friends, rather than girls who are interested in a guy who wants to keep things platonic. Often, the word is used by men who can’t get laid. Let’s face it – saying, “I’ve been
friendzoned,” is a lot easier than saying, “She didn’t like anything about me and shut it down.” If a woman isn’t interested, she simply isn’t interested. She doesn’t owe a guy anything just because he is nice. Women are scrutinized when they don’t give a man what he wants, but women should be able to say “no” without feeling bad about it. The friend zone is degrading for men too. Women tend to think that a guy who is nice to them expects sex or a relationship, but this isn’t always true. Men don’t always expect something when they are charming. Contrary to popular belief, it is absolutely possible for men and women to be friends without romantic feelings. Sometimes people just click. Everyone should be able to just be friends without the fear of being called out for them out for putting someone in the friend zone. The idea of the friend zone, however, is entirely different than leading someone on. Intentionally
leading someone on is not friendzoning, it’s just playing with another person’s emotions. Friendship is about trust and clear communication. Leading someone on is just mixing up the signals. If you don’t know what
you want, whether it be friendship or a relationship, you could end up hurting the other person. The term friend zone needs to be retired. If two people don’t share the same feelings, don’t label it friendzoning. A person
can’t force something that isn’t there. So, don’t give those who are in this awkward situation a degrading label. Just accept it, move on, and find something new. Remember, good things happen to those who wait.
Illustration by Edward Farquharson
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Pride Profile: Louise Lopez excels in class and on court By Frank Aimetti STAFF WRITER
Tennis standout Louise Lopez, in her third year on the Hofstra tennis roster, has received numerous accolades for her performance both on and off the tennis court, being recognized as not only an accomplished athlete, but also an excellent student. The recipient of awards such as the CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award, CAA Player of the Week and the GoHofstra StudentAthlete of the Week, Louise has shown that it is indeed possible for one to excel both athletically and academically. Frank Aimetti: How would you rate your season so far, both individually and with the team as a whole? Louise Lopez: We don’t have new players, we have the same team members as last year and I feel like we’ve improved a lot compared to last year. We haven’t really had that many matches. We’ve had the U.S. Open Tournament, which is held at the U.S. Open venue, and we all did really well I feel. Other than that, we’ve played one other school and have the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regional this weekend. FA: For yourself, are you happy with your performance so far? Do you think there’s room to improve and if so, in what areas? LL: There’s definitely room for improvement, I played much better last year and it’s been a
rough start but I think I can get back on track. FA: Your [doubles] partner is Bianca Derrick, who you’ve been playing with since last year. You’ve definitely done well together, especially compared to your [doubles record in] first year. You’ve experienced increased success. How would you explain that? Would you say that it’s increased chemistry? LL: We’re really good friends off the court and I think the important thing between doubles partners is communication and we communicate really well. We work really well together, we rarely argue and when we argue, we resolve it easily. We complement each other as well, like my strengths complement her strengths. FA: Can you talk about that a little bit more, about what your skills are on the court and how they complement each other? LL: She’s really good at the net and I’m good at the baseline so I’m able to set her up and she is able to kill it. Since she’s so good at the net, it tends to work out. FA: You have the ITA Regional coming up. What are your general thoughts on that? LL: We don’t really know who is going yet since we get the email today about who qualified, but last year, I beat a girl from Yale and I think I played really well. It’s an exciting time because it’s a major tournament and there’s really good players. There’s nothing to lose, we just
go out there and play our best and see what happens. FA: You’re a scholar-athlete, what’s the impact like on your classes and grades? Is it hard to maintain a good GPA or is it something you’re used to at this point? LL: I’ve been playing for 11 years so I feel like my work ethic, since I was young, has been good. It can get a bit stressful at times, but our team has had the highest average GPA this year so I think as a team, we do really well with our academics. FA: Are there any times where you’re thinking, “I have a ton of work coming up but I also have a tournament?” How do you deal with that? LL: Yeah, this weekend we have the ITA’s so if I go then I’m going to be really stressed because on the Tuesday after, I have three tests and they’re all in my difficult classes so I’m a bit nervous. FA: What’s a typical day like for you, in terms of when you wake up, classes, practice and everything else? LL: Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have morning workouts at seven, and on Wednesday, we have morning workouts at 6:30. After that, we go to class, and then I have training from 12:002:00 p.m. From then on, I have classes until about 9:00 p.m. I don’t really have much free time. FA: For the rest of the season, what are your expectations? What do you think you’ve done
Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Lopez has made a huge impact as a leader on the women’s tennis squad.
well and what can you improve on? LL: I’ve definitely improved my mental strength. I see progress when, for instance, I’m having a bad day, but then [I’m] still able to come back and win the match. When I was younger and started to feel down, I’d lose the match easily. Now, I’m able to control my [mental game] much easier. Skills-wise, I feel like I’ve gotten stronger and faster. As a team, we’ve all gotten a lot better consistency-wise, there’s less errors, less unforced errors. As for expectations, we had a good record last year; we ended with seven wins and seven losses so I think we should be able to improve by finishing this season
with more wins than losses. I feel like a lot of the schools we could have beaten last year, we will beat this year. FA: You had the team-best singles record last year, do you see yourself as a leader for the team? Do you feel any pressure to be a leader on the team? LL: Our team captain is Bianca Derrick but I feel like we can all be leaders in our own way. If I see that someone needs help, I’m definitely willing to help them both on the court and off the court. I don’t think anybody [on the team] finds it difficult to come to me for help with anything.
Mihalich and Steveskey discuss teams at Media Day By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
Hofstra’s Annual Basketball Media Day took place last Thursday, hosted by athletic director Jeff Hathaway. He introduced the men’s head coach Joe Mihalich and women’s head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. Mihalich talked about the status of the team and the different mentality going into the upcoming season. “I think the culture or the atmosphere [is different], what’s
changed is that we really believe we can win. Last [year] nobody knew, but this year we really believe that we can win, that every time we go into a game we believe we can win,” said head coach Mihalich. The confidence resonates from the new additions to the team with transfer students Juan’ya Green, Ameen Tanksley and Brian Bernardi eligible to play this season. Mihalich discussed how depth was an issue for last year’s team. “I’d go out of the locker room
and tell Zeke and Dion ‘hey don’t foul’ but we got some depth now, we got some combinations we can use, [and] it’s got the makings of a lot of fun [this year],” said Mihalich. Transfer Juan’ya Green talked about his strategy to adapt to playing at Hofstra and his leadership position where he wants to “not only to set the example on the court but off the court [as well] and be that vocal guy and talk to the guys to help them through [any issues].” Head coach Kilburn-Steveskey
made her statement about enjoying the position her team stands in and responding to spectators mainly focusing on the men’s team. “I like to be in the shadow and just emerge at the right time. I’ve always liked that position. I’m not one at bragging about my squad,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. Despite not having any seniors, she feels confident that her team is a solid squad and they’ll utilize rotating players. “We don’t need anybody playing 40 minutes. We have some
depth here and whether we’re young, we have depth and we can use it,” said Steveskey. She discussed the makeup of the team and their potential, “We do have some intense, athletic skill and talent with a coachable attitude. We have six newcomers, four of those are freshmen, two are transfers so they’re juniors. So you have new people but it’s a weird position to be in. I wouldn’t call myself rebuilding because I know it’s going to take time to get everything together, [but once we do], we can win some games.”
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October 21, 2014 •A 15
Women’s soccer catching fire with two games to go By Marco Meglio and Kevin Carroll STAFF WRITER AND SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Hofstra women’s soccer team stayed hot on Friday, defeating College of Charleston 5-0 in one of the most mismatched games of the year. It was clear that everything was clicking on the offensive end as the Pride netted one of their highest goal totals for a game this season. Within 10 minutes, Hofstra had already earned two goals. The first was a beautiful back heel kick by Amber Stobbs who was assisted by none other than Leah Galton. Minutes later, Galton took it upon herself to find space and send a blasting top corner shot to give the Pride a 2-0 lead. The pressure was unstoppable and the lead seemed in total command. In the second half, the Cougars found themselves making mistakes left and right. Hofstra’s all-time points leader Sam Scolarici made quick work of the poor Charleston turnover, netting another goal and building Hofstra’s lead once again. After an early goal, Stobbs was not done there. In the 55th minute, she tacked on an assist
to an already impressive game. This time, she made a great onetouch pass to forward Jeannine Molleda who then finished a beautiful left-footed goal to send another knock to the Cougars. Hofstra continued to attack and showed no relent with a final dagger in the 63rd minute when Emily Hulbert found the far post to bring the game to its 5-0 final score. In addition to the offensive explosion, their defense played a major part as well, allowing the Cougars to take only seven shots, only three of which were on goal. But 90 minutes wasn’t enough for Hofstra on Sunday, as the Pride and the UNC-Wilmington Seahawks went through two hotly contested overtime periods before ultimately ending in a 2-2 draw. Coming into the match, Hofstra hadn’t allowed a goal in the past three games. However, the Seahawks struck first, as Maddie McCormick found the back of the net from six yards out in the 32nd minute, off of a Madison Melnick assist from the left side. It didn’t take long for the Pride to even things up, as Emily Agudelo netted the equalizer off of a beautiful free kick in the
42nd minute to tie things up at one. The goal was Agudelo’s first of the season, and was a big momentum boost for Hofstra heading into the half. Both teams came out firing in the second half, but it was Leah Galton who put the Pride ahead in the 63rd minute. Galton’s first shot was initially blocked by Seahawks goalkeeper Carolyn Huddy, but Galton followed her shot, and her second attempt got by the keeper for Galton’s ninth score of the season. UNC-Wilmington pulled even almost immediately, off of the foot of Katrina Guillou, with the assist credited to Greyson Ray. From there on out, neither team was able to find the net, as some outstanding goalkeeping from both sides was enough to send this one into overtime. Both squads were unable to convert on multiple shot opportunities in the two OT periods, and the game ended deadlocked at 2. In a change of pace from the Pride’s previous games, the Seahawks got off 15 shots, but only 4 were on goal. Friederike Mehring had two saves on the day, but her counterpart, Carolyn Huddy, outshined her across the pitch. Huddy turned away an impres-
Amanda Benizzi/ Hofstra Chronicle Lulu Echeverry managed to put up an assist against Charleston.
sive 11 shots, as the Hofstra offensive unit was firing on all cylinders. In all, the Lady Pride took an astonishing 30 total shots, 18 combined coming off the feet of Hofstra’s two-headed scoring attack, consisting of Galton and Scolarici. Scolarici, who tallied her 100th career point in a win over the College of Charleston on Friday, couldn’t find the net against the Seahawks. Also of note during Sunday’s Colonial Athletic Association contest was the near-constant sound
of the whistle being blown. Both teams combined for 40 fouls, and the Seahawks were shown the yellow card three times, and the red card once, throughout the game. Hofstra’s record now stands at 9-6-1, with a CAA record of 4-2-1. The Hofstra women’s soccer team returns home to the Hofstra soccer stadium on Friday to play Drexel at 7:00 p.m., before their regular season finale against the University of Delaware on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., also at the Hofstra Soccer Stadium.
Charles Jenkins rose to the professional rankings following his college basketball career. He was drafted in the second round by the Golden State Warriors, where he remained for two years until he was traded to the 76ers. Graduates who have made headlines in the world of sports have not just been restricted to players, either. Randy Levine, Hofstra law ‘80, is the president of one of the teams in Major League Baseball that consistently has one of the top payrolls in the majors. Since Levine became president of the Yankees in 2000, the franchise has won two World Series titles. After culminating a very productive collegiate career, Craig “Speedy” Claxton was drafted in the first round, 20th overall pick,
by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played in the National Basketball Association for eight years before retiring in 2010. His number was retired by Hofstra in 2011, and a lot of excitement followed when he became an assistant coach on the team in 2013. Claxton had a few interesting things to say when asked about his experience being a student-athlete and about adapting to life post college. Coach Claxton alluded to the ease that these experiences provide in adjusting to the “real world.” When asked about attributes college athletes need in order to be successful in transitioning to their career, Claxton responded, “College teaches you how to be on time, and how to be responsible.”
Success after Hofstra: Alumni strive in the pros By Elliot Rubin SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Despite the fact that Hofstra’s football team has been disbanded for nearly five years, there have been several notable success stories from football and other Hofstra sports programs. These have generated positive press for the school throughout recent years. Wayne Chrebet Jr., possibly the most prominent example of a Hofstra athlete, succeeded both on and off the field. After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice in ‘95, he began a long and successful career as a top tier wide receiver for the Jets. Chrebet is now vice president at Barclays Bank in Manhattan and remains one of
the most well-known success stories of a Hofstra athlete. Among other Hofstra football players, Willie Colon and Marques Colston have also risen from the Hofstra ranks to play in the NFL. Colon is the gritty right guard and the emotional leader of the New York Jets. Colston, having won a Super Bowl already, is the number one receiver on the New Orleans Saints, one of the best offenses in the NFL. Another prime example of a Hofstra athlete continuing to thrive in sports post-graduation is cornerback Kyle Arrington. Despite the fact that he initially went undrafted in 2008, Arrington has managed, through hard work, to put himself in a prime position to succeed. In 2009, he played his way onto one of the most con-
sistent teams of the past decade, the New England Patriots. Only one year after signing with the team, Arrington became a starting cornerback for the Patriots, performing admirably. In fact, the Patriots reached the Super Bowl in 2011 (before ultimately losing to the Giants), and since his arrival the team has reached the American Football Conference (AFC) championship game three times. Also advancing to the pros in his post-Hofstra career is Raheem Morris. Shortly after he graduated in ‘97, Morris was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be their defensive coordinator, and helped lead them against the Oakland Raiders to their first Super Bowl title in 2002.
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Men’s soccer falls in 2-OT By Gio Annatelli special to the chronicle
Hofstra lost a heartbreaker in the pouring rain on Wednesday, falling to Delaware 2-1 in double overtime at Grant Stadium. This ended Hofstra’s five-game winning streak. Delaware’s Guillermo Delgado scored with just 16 seconds left in double overtime to get the win for the Fightin’ Blue Hens in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup. Hofstra was the first to strike, with senior forward Maid Memic scoring 15 yards out, beating Delaware goalkeeper Borja Barbero in the 20th minute. The assist came from sophomore Joseph Holland, who leads the CAA in assists with eight. Memic continued to stay hot, after being named the league’s co-player of the week on Monday. This was his fourth-straight game with a goal. Memic has six goals this season, with three consecutive game winners versus Elon, Wake Forest and William & Mary. Memic has 26 goals for his career here at Hofstra. He trails Alan Bodenstein by one goal for fifth on the all-time scoring list for the Hofstra Pride. Not only a big game for Memic, it was also an impressive day for
junior goalkeeper Patric Pray. Even while letting in two goals, Pray had a career high in saves with nine. Pray let up his first goal since Sept. 14 versus Darmouth. He had four straight shutouts and sophomore goalkepper Brian McPartland had a clean sheet versus Vermont. Hofstra extended its scoreless streak to 520 minutes before Delaware’s Kyle Bruno tied the game up in the 48th minute. Delgado had the assist, sending a cross over to Bruno for the finish seven yards out. The Blue Hens dominated on the shot count with 22-8, and also had the games only three shots in overtime. Hofstra cut its fouls from last game from 22 to just seven. The Pride also walked away with no yellow cards, while Delaware had three. Pray was sharp in the first half, having made six saves for Hofstra to take the lead going into the half, before being broken just 2:47 into the second half. Pray’s previous career high was seven saves versus CAA opponent Elon in a 2-0 Pride victory. But Delgado, who was the 2013 CAA rookie of the year, scored his league-leading ninth goal of the season, converting Ben Simpson’s pass from five yards out by crashing a shot off
the post and into the back of the net for the victory. Hofstra is 14-12-1 in the all-time series against Delaware. The team quickly forgot about their loss to the Blue Hens and bounced back to beat James Madison 2-1 on the road at University Park, in another CAA matchup. This is Hofstra’s sixth win in seven games and they improve to 3-1 in CAA play and 8-4-2 overall. James Madison falls to 1-2-1 in the conference and 5-6-3 overall. Freshman Danny Elliott scored off of sophomore Rory Murphy’s corner kick in the 28th minute. This is Elliott’s second goal in just three games. All of his goals have come in conference games after netting his first collegiate score against Elon and then scoring again in the 3-0 rout verse William & Mary. Forward Maid Memic added a well-needed insurance goal in the 33rd minute off of a penalty kick. Memic is two-for-two in penalty kicks this season after also converting one against Wake Forest. This is Memic’s fifth-straight game finding the back of the net, after scoring in every game since Oct. 4. It is his 27th career goal and now ties for fifth all-time in program history. Memic also led the game in shots with four on
Amanda Benizzi/Hofstra Chronicle Rory Murphy hustles with the ball in sight. Murphy assisted on a corner vs. JMU.
the day. James Madison’s Eric Schmidt scored in the 80th minute to end Hofstra’s shutout bid and to also cut the lead in half. However, Hofstra’s defense would shut it down after that, blocking shots by Josh Grant and Jonathan Barden and also stopping a scoring opportunity in the 88th minute off a corner kick. Goalkeeper Patric Pray had
two saves, only facing three shots on goal while Hofstra had the advantage with nine shots on goal. This concluded Hofstra’s stretch of four road games in five contests. The Pride will return home for some conference play on Wednesday, looking to go on another winning streak against Drexel at 7 p.m.
HOFSTRA AT A GLANCE WOMEN’S SOCCER
MEN’S SOCCER
WOMEN’S
VOLLEYBALL
FIELD HOCKEY
Overall 9-6-1
Overall 8-4-2
Overall 19-3
Overall 10-5
Conference (4-2-1)
Conference (3-1)
Conference (7-1)
Conference (1-1)
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October 21, 2014 •A 17
Pride Profile: Sam Scolarici By Kyle Kandetzki
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Even on a campus with a midmajor sports program that isn’t as popular as many, there are names that even the most casual Hofstra Pride fan will know. From the very beginning of her career, Sam Scolarici made an impact, and now she’s putting herself in the record books. Senior women’s soccer forward Sam Scolarici is entering the final month of her career at Hofstra, and she is ready to go out with a bang. With personal goals and records accomplished, she looks to bring her team back to the NCAA tournament this November. While many kids have simple stories of how they began playing their sports, Scolarici’s first days kicking a soccer ball stem from her father losing a job, and filling that space to show her the sport. Her Argentinian father, who already had a love for the sport, spent the summer teaching her about the game and improving her skills. It was quickly apparent to her – and most likely those who saw her play – that she had a future in the sport. Scolarici says that she began to realize her potential at around age 10 when she began to take part in playing on travel soccer teams. After finishing her high school career at Freedom High in
Virginia, it was time to find a collegiate program to join. At first, Scolarici didn’t consider Hofstra as a candidate, but decided to visit because one of her former teammate’s older sisters had played for the Pride. A tour of the campus immediately gave Sam a positive impression. Not only was it a great place to pursue her major in broadcast journalism, but the soccer program itself seemed exciting. “I said going in that if I was given an offer, I would take it,” said Scolarici about her thoughts before talking to the coaching staff. Scolarici finished her visit with head coach Simon Riddiough and officially decided that she wanted to play for the Hofstra Pride. So she accepted Hofstra’s offer and began attending in the fall of 2011. But reaching the point where she was the program’s premier athlete wasn’t easy, and she learned that in preparation for her first season. Sam learned about how the team played, and Riddiough’s team philosophy from the get-go. “It was a bit of different adapting to the Hofstra Pride style of play at first,” said Scolarici. “Hofstra’s style is very direct, where defense is just as important as offense. Simon also shows that selflessness and working hard for each member of
your team is important.” But nevertheless, Sam says that her Pride career played out exactly as she dreamt it from the beginning, as she found herself in the starting lineup for her first game in her freshman year. Sam racked up five goals and two assists in her first season, an impressive first effort, but one that would pale in comparison to her other three years. The memories and success quickly flowed in for Scolarici the following seasons, as her sophomore year squad took a conference title, leading to an NCAA Tournament appearance. Hofstra had a magical CAA Tourney run, going to double overtime in each of their three games in late 2012. But it was none other than Sam who would score the walk-off score in the CAA Championship against UNC-Wilmington in the 103rd minute. She said that this was easily her best memory at Hofstra, but her individual accomplishments are not to be ignored in leading these winning squads. Sam’s statistical success has only grown as the years went on. In her senior season, Sam captured the program’s overall goals record with 46, and points record with 101 so far. She also was an all-conference first team selection last year to pair with her ridiculous 18-goal effort. “Breaking the single season goal record was something I was
Amanda Benizzi/Hofstra Chronicle Sam Scolarici fights for possession with a JMU defender on Oct. 3.
proud of,” said Scolarici. “You always strive to be the best, but I would easily trade that for more conference titles. Records don’t mean everything.” Her statistical play has made a clear influence on the team as a whole, as the Pride soccer program has gone 40-29-6 since she became a member of the team. Head coach Riddiough has had nothing but praise for her in her career. “She is awesome,” said Riddiough in a post-game intview,
“When you’ve got someone who scores at will and leads the line with tenacity, it’s good leadership throughout [the team].” As Scolarici wraps her final season this November, she is upset to look towards a life without Pride soccer in it. She says that she would love to play professionally in the US, and possibly overseas. But soccer or not, Sam, a member of WRHU, is excited to pursue her dream of holding a broadcast job in New York City.
HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away
10/20
10/21
10/22
Home
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10/24
10/25
10/26
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Vs. Elon University 1:00 PM
Vs. UNC Wilmington 7:00 PM
Volleyball MEN’S SOCCER
10/23
Vs. Drexel University 7:00 PM
@ Unc Wilmington 7:00 PM
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Vs. Drexel University 7:00 PM
Vs. University of Delaware 1:00 PM
FIELD HOCKEY
@ Towson University 6:00 PM
@ University of Delaware 1:00 PM
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Pride volleyball’s win streak halts at ten matches v. JMU By Anders Jorstad STAFF WRITER
The Hofstra women’s volleyball team continued its winning streak with a 3-0 set sweep of William & Mary on the road Friday. The win pushed the Pride to their 10th consecutive victory, and clearly showed that the team has figured out a formula that’s working for them, as the Pride swept in 12 of their 19 victories. Kelsie Wills led the way on offense with 19.5 points on 18 kills and also helped her squad on defense with 11 digs for the match. In addition, four players tallied double digits in points: Emily Burke (10), Veronika Kostova (10), Nuria Lopes da Silva (11), and Wills. Hannah Klemm pitched in with team-high 39 assists and is currently 18th in the nation in assists per set with 11.26. Meanwhile, Sophia Black was key on the defensive end with 13 digs. This certainly isn’t the first time we’ve seen the team rely on Kostova and Lopes da Silva, who showed what kind of force they can be on the court with their superb play last week. A balanced offensive approach with multiple scoring threats is extremely dangerous and one like
this will surely frustrate defenses all across the country. The Pride have done well in limiting their errors against opponents this year, committing 400 errors while other teams made 455 in total so far. Although one aspect was the Pride struggled with blocking errors against the competition. The team has currently made 50 blocking errors while other teams only committed 33. Serve errors are also a problem for the Pride, committing 186 serve errors this season while opponents have made 146. While the superiority over the Tribe (6-17, 2-6 in CAA) comes to little surprise, the Pride, unable to capitalize on Saturday and fell to the Dukes in three sets. The loss marks the first time all season the team has been swept and only their third total loss of the year. The defeat, which snapped their 10-game winning streak, was unexpected considering James Madison (12-9, 4-4 in CAA play), was not considered to be a strong favorite over the Pride. Hofstra was simply overmatched in this game. The Pride managed to keep it close in the first set of the match (20-25), before losing the grip in the second set (16-25). The team
kept fighting hard but was unable to take a close, extended third set (29-31), losing their first conference match of the season. Once again, it was Hofstra’s lack of defensive effort that proved to be its downfall. The squad managed just five team blocks and allowed the Dukes’ outside hitter Lizzy Briones to 13 points on 11 kills and a .500 attack percentage. In fact, three James Madison players had attack percentages of .400 or higher (Janey Goodman with .421, Conner Beightol with .600, Sarah Patterson with .500, and Briones) and the team as a whole had a .308 attack percentage. In addition to their struggles on defense, the Pride was unable to execute an effective attack plan. Kelsie Wills led the team in points (16) and attack percentage (.250). Hofstra floundered beyond that, mustering just a .165 attack percentage as a team. James Madison deserves credit for containing the Pride’s four-way attack as Wills, Veronika Kostova, Nuria Lopes da Silva and Emily Burke all had plenty of touches on offense. Hofstra escaped with its
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle Kelsie Wills rises up to keep the ball in play above teammates Sophia Black (2) and Veronika Kostova (9). Wills had 18 kills against William & Mary Friday.
conference lead (7-1), but will need to work on some things in practice if it wants to maintain it. Coach Mansur will have a week with her squad before the team’s next game on Friday, a home
game against UNC-Wilmington. With just a month left before the conference tournament begins, these next games will be crucial in deciding the Pride’s fate.
Wrestling looks toward second season in EIWA By John Napolitano SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Former two-time NCAA Division I National Championship qualifier and new head coach of the Hofstra wrestling team, Dennis Papadatos, looks to work hard, develop new talent, and parley the team’s determination and optimism into a run for a spot in the national tournament. In the transition from last season to this season, the Hofstra Wrestling Team bid farewell to seven key veterans of the squad in David Heitman, Jermaine John, Cam Tessari, Zeal McGrew, Jamie Franco, Luke Vaith and Joe Booth. Eight accomplished freshmen have since joined the team, but there is a considerable loss of
experience in this transaction. “There is huge toll in overall experience on the team. Not only are we losing six or seven veterans, but three or four of them were ranked Top 15 in the nation,” explained coach Papadatos. The three most notable losses were Vaith, Booth and Franco, who went a combined 87-32 last year. The trio had plenty of NCAA tournament experience between them, with 10 total NCAA qualifications. Despite the disadvantages that come with losing three great wrestlers, Papadatos said that there are some positives in this changing of the guard. “The departing seniors learned a lot from the old regime,” he
explained. “I have the opportunity to teach different things to all of these young, moldable minds.” The newest warriors on the Hofstra wrestling team include Cory Damiana, Bryan Damon, Bobby Fehr, Aaron Hartman, Connor Muli, Michael Oxley, Travis Passaro and Demetrius Zissimos. When asked how the team looks as a whole thus far, coach Papadatos commented, “We just finished our pre-season so it’s hard to tell this early, but we definitely have a lot of talent.” The Pride is going to need to utilize every ounce of that talent in order to compete this season, as they have extremely tough competitors. Lehigh University, Sacred Heart
University, Columbia University and Princeton University, to name a few, are all out to curb the progress of the Pride. The matches will be especially challenging considering it has been years since the Pride has gone up against a number of these teams, but Papadatos assured that would not be an issue. “I know teams like Lehigh and Sacred Heart very well, that’s my job,” Papadatos said. “In fact, I’ve recruited most of their players over the years.” When asked about his game plan for each respective opponent, Papadatos said, “We’re not going to change our approach for each match; we will prepare, but the game plan will not change.”
Some of the Pride’s standout returnees include Jamel Hudson, Cody Rugirello and Jahlani Callender. Both players are promising redshirt sophomores with potential to emerge as leaders of the Pride’s relatively inexperienced roster. After struggling in the Eastern intercollegiate wrestling association (EIWA) last year, Papadatos hopes to return to prominence as one of the NCAA’s most successful programs. Coach Papadatos is proud to be a part of the wrestling team’s rich history. His plan for his the Pride this year is to expand capabilities, finish in the top three of the EIWA, and ultimately secure a spot in this year’s national tournament.
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October 21, 2014 •A 19
Field hockey raise awareness in win vs. Rider By Jeffrey Werner STAFF WRITER
The Hofstra Pride field hockey claimed a 6-3 victory over Rider University on Sunday, Oct. 19. Prior to the start of the game, the Pride honored one of their former players battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of cancer. Jillian Geysen was a Hofstra field hockey player and class of 2013 graduate. She was a three-time recipient of the CAA
Commissioner’s Academic Award, two-time member of the Hofstra Athletics Academic Honor Roll, and part of the 2009 National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad. Geysen majored in Health Science and aspires to be an anesthesiologist. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma this past summer and is undergoing treatment. Hofstra decided to honor
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle The team gathers for a ceremony for former field hockey player Jillian Geysen.
Geysen by holding a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Awareness Day during their home match against Rider University. Before the game, Jillian was invited to make a speech before the game started. In addition, she served as an honorary coach for the game and t-shirts and bracelets were sold to raise money to defray the cost of Jillian’s medical treatment, raising a total of $1,600. The Pride will continue to sell t-shirts and bracelets for the remainder of the season. “It’s overwhelming, in a good way,” Jillian explained. “I feel so much love, so much support for a very hard part of my life.” Coach DeAngelis explained her excitement of having Jillian back at Field Hockey Stadium. “It was so great to have Jillian and her family back. It was quite a privilege.” The Pride looked to make a statement early. They started out by scoring three goals. Jonel Boileau scored the first goal at 1:46 for her 11th this season. Colby Hussong assisted the goal. Eighteen minutes later, it was Schoen sisters who put the Pride up 2-0. Simca set up her sister Stella. This wouldn’t be the last time we see Stella making an impact on the game. At 26:02, Hofstra extended their lead to 3-0 with a goal by Charlotte Loehr for her eighth on the season. Stella Schoen assisted the goal. Even though things were looking bad for Rider University, the Broncs wouldn’t be counted out. The Hofstra defense looked as though they collapsed as Rider
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle Claudia Marin-Samper challenges a Rider defender. She scored in the 6-3 win.
responded with three goals of their own to tie up the game. Two of which were near the end of the first half and the third was at the beginning of the second half. “It was really simple,” Coach DeAngelis spoke of her defense. “We told them you have to play better defense.” It seemed to have worked, as the Pride defense was able to keep the Broncs from scoring the remainder of the game. The great
defense allowed the Pride to go ahead and score three more goals to officially put the game away. Carissa Witmer, Stella Schoen, and Claudia MarinSample each scored one of the three goals that lead the Pride to a 6-3 victory. Fans can look forward to Friday, Oct. 24, for the next game as Hofstra travels to Towson take on CAA opponent Towson University.
fall season positively with a victory at the Jasper Shootout in Huntington, New York last Monday. David Won took home the individual win, while the Pride as a whole won by 11 strokes. Won hit a 69 for the day, three strokes better than Manhattan College’s Mike Schutsky. In third place was Hofstra’s Shawn Cavanaugh, who has steadily improved as the season has progressed. Brandon Shin placed fifth with a 75 on the day, while David Mecca and Jonathan Farber placed ninth
and tenth, respectively. The Shootout was one of Hofstra’s most consistent performances of the season, with all players placing in the top 10 in an event with 23 total golfers. Both golf teams are now out of action until the weather warms up in the spring. Their next event is scheduled for March of 2015.
Golf teams complete fall season with victories By Kyle Kandetzki ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Pride women’s golf went head-to-head with a local rival to complete their fall season, and for the first time this year, came out on top. On Monday, Hofstra women’s golf had their fall finale against St. Francis Brooklyn at Muttontown Country Club in East Norwich, New York. Hofstra had an overall score of 324 to best St. Francis by nearly thirty strokes. The one-day event featured a par of 71, and Hofstra’s roster
ended up coming much closer to the task than the entire St. Francis roster. The battle for the individual victory ended up being between Hofstra teammates Victoria Snak and Jacquie Faldetta, with Snak coming out on top by one stroke. Snak hit a 76 on the day to finish five above par, while Faldetta had a 77 for a plus six, course result. The Pride also captured third place with an 84 from Andrea Neilson (thirteen above par). The remainder of Hofstra’s
roster placed fifth to ninth, from Shannon Haselton’s +16 effort, to Jai Ghuman’s 103-stroke performance. The Pride were able to go out on a high note following an otherwise uneventful fall season with less than stellar performances. In each of their other events, Hofstra placed in the bottom half of invitationals including as many as 17 teams. Hofstra averaged a 10th place finish in all of their other four events before Sunday’s victory. Men’s golf also ended their
Back Cover: Simca Schoen takes on a Rider defender in the team’s 6-3 win on Sunday.
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Field hockey defeats Rider on Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Awareness Day for former teammate
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