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KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935
Heritage Month Reception celebrates diversity
Che Sullivan/The Chronicle The Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Reception was held on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The event featured speaker Alicia Anabel Santos, who spoke about following her dreams and moving to New York with her young daughter. The event also included dance lessons by the Hofstra’s Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA).
By Nico Machlitt STAFF WRITER
Hispanic and Latino heritage was celebrated last week in a series of events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Together Hofstra Organization of Latin Americans (HOLA) and Multicultural & International Student Programs Office (MISPO) put on many events throughout the month. Their first event was on Oct. 15 where students tie-dyed t-shirts for a breast cancer walk that students participated in the following Sunday. That same day there was
a domino tournament also raising money to support breast cancer awareness. Last week, on Oct. 22, HOLA and MISPO held a reception with speaker Alicia Anabel Santos and showcased the University’s talent. As a producer and playwright, Santos discussed her struggles as a Latina woman in the business world. She spoke about the mix of cultures in her life from growing up in Florida in a Hispanic household and moving to New York with her daughter. She also described how culture influenced her life in more ways than just her appearance.
HOLA members taught the audience of students and staff members’ Hispanic dances like the merengue and other Hispanic ballroom dances. Ceilin Pena-Benjamin, HOLA’s public relations chair, knows that celebrations of Latino culture on campus are important to educate the students of Hofstra. “I firmly believe that the Hispanic culture sometimes gets put down and students underestimate us,” she said. “There is a misconception that successful people don’t come from the Hispanic community.”
That’s why telling the stories of the Latino people is so important to HOLA. “People don’t know where we come from and why we work hard and why were loud. We just want to make it in the U.S., this is a country of opportunity so this is where it starts,” said PenaBenjamin. On Thursday, Oct. 23 HOLA hosted Arte, celebrating the Latino culture and other cultures through all art forms from performance to visual. Students were invited to show off their talent or just to watch the performances. Students sang Sam Smith songs, presented
photography and held a ballroom dancing showcase, where the audience was taught about bachata and rumba. With a diverse audience of student-athletes, members of the Latino community and other students, it was their most successful event of the month. Pena-Benjamin knows that the Latino community is important to the Hofstra students. “Students care, I think it’s more of accepting us for who we are. We all have
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Author Alicia Anabel Santos spoke about her experiences as a producer and playwright after growing up in Florida. She also spoke about her struggles as a Latina woman in the field of business.
a little part inside of us that is unique,” she said. “Because we were raised differently than others doesn’t mean that we don’t have anything in common with other students. We are tearing down the stereotypes when we educate people about the Latino community.” On Oct. 30, at 7:00 p.m. in plaza room middle and center, HOLA will hold their last event for Hispanic heritage month. They will host an event focusing on the day of the dead and bringing Hispanic culture to the Hofstra students. They will do this with arts and crafts, by painting sugar skulls and making other crafts, showing that Halloween is more than just the costumes and candy. HOLA is just getting started for the year and plans to hold many more events this year. As a club they know they were once underestimated, but they are now working harder than ever to change that. Pena-Benjamin said, “People underestimate but they won’t be ready for what we bring this year.”
Public Safety aims for Halloween safety By Michael Ortiz
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Dressing up in crazy costumes and going out to party on Halloween is ubiquitous in colleges across America, and Hofstra doesn’t differ. Many students go out on Halloween night, even some who don’t usually do so. Public Safety has the responsibility of keeping students safe all year, and Halloween presents a particular challenge because of the higher numbers of partygoers. “A big portion of it depends on what night Halloween falls,” said John O’Malley, associate director of operations for Public Safety, of how the department prepares for Halloween night. “This year [Halloween is] on a Friday night, which is a busy night to begin with. So we have extra officers on duty.” O’Malley said that Public Safety is prepared year-round, so procedure doesn’t change much.
Still, some facets of Halloween do change the way officers conduct usual rounds on campus. “If anybody’s wearing a mask, we stop and identify them as to who they are and a notation is made with the students name on it just in case something happens throughout the night with someone wearing a Scream mask, we know people who are walking around with a Scream mask, so we take a look at them or reach out to them to see if they can help us in any way,” O’Malley said. Since there are already a lot of officers on duty to begin with because it is the weekend, O’Malley said the increase in officers is only slight because of the holiday. This extra presence is felt by the students, however, who said that the only real difference they see in Public Safety on Halloween is the slight increase in officers. “I don’t think there is more crime or student misconduct on Halloween. I think that the area which Hofstra is in presents more
concerns than Hofstra itself. I also think that because there are a lot more people out at night on Halloween weekend it could get a little more rowdy than usual,” Gaby Molina, a junior journalism major, said. O’Malley confirmed that Public Safety doesn’t see an increase of crime or student misconduct on campus on Halloween night. He said that misconduct is usually a bigger issue, and it occurs from the start of the school year. “Between September and October when the freshmen arrive because they bring back their high school friends… by mid-October, the freshmen realize ‘I keep getting in trouble with my high school friends’ and it tapers off,” O’Malley said. Public Safety does its best to make sure the students who go off campus are just as protected as the students staying on campus. Molina supported this by saying she “definitely” feels safe on and around campus on Halloween
night. O’Malley said, “We try to monitor the turnpike and different access routes back to campus. Again, this is on all weekends. As you know, we have a night shuttle now that hopefully makes it easier, and the ridership seems to indicate that the students make use of it.” Other students questioned about whether they felt safe on previous Halloween nights all responded positively, showing what an effective and hardworking Department of Public Safety Hofstra has. “I always feel safe on and around campus regardless of Halloween,” Alosha Diggs, sophomore athletic training major said. O’Malley’s advice to students is, “You should never go out alone, [and] you should be aware of your surroundings. Keep the cell phones, iPhones tucked away. If you are of legal age, drink with responsibility.”
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SGA welcomes new members to Congress By Nico Machlitt staff writer
There are some new faces at the weekly Student Government Association (SGA) meetings as a result of recently-held elections for justice, senate and public relations positions. Many applied for positions and 18 were voted in to be part of SGA. Sophomore and SGA Senator Carol Pollock thought the election process was relatively smooth. “The election process was not too difficult and it was much more of a friendly competition than anything,” she said. One of the first tasks a candidate must complete before running is collecting 150 signatures from students around campus – that is approximately how many each senator represents. “This was not as difficult as it
sounds because many people are willing to help you when you mention you want to represent them,” said Pollock. Mabruk Ahmedin, a sophomore SGA senator, had no problem getting his 150 signatures. “It was fun getting people to vote for me. I can make a difference for people who normally don’t have a voice. I want to be more involved on campus and to actually be a part of something that could make a difference.” Freshman senator Katrina Tacconelli is already highly involved on the Hofstra campus with activities like Danceworks, Model UN and as a Hofstra Pride
Ambassador. Tacconelli ran because she wanted to become even more involved with students. “I wanted to make a difference in the Hofstra community by having more school pride, getting more involved in service activities,
and I can’t wait to help make positive changes in our Hofstra community.” Many of the new senators joined SGA with new ideas in mind. “I wanted to start initiatives at Hofstra to advocate for students complaints and improve the quality of student life on campus. I believe that we all have the power to make Hofstra University number one,” said senator Sarah Esteban. Esteban is currently trying to change the sprinkler system on campus. Many of the sprinklers currently water the sidewalk or spray students. Conservation
“It was fun getting people to vote for me. I can make a difference for people who normally don’t have a voice.”
and being an advocate for all the students here at Hofstra,” Tacconelli said. “I am so fortunate that all the students elected me and I promise, to the best of my abilities, to make a difference. I am so glad to be on Senate
of the sprinkler water is also important to Esteban because during recent rainstorms the sprinklers were still active and wasting water. Pollock is also working on her own initiatives, including getting the school radio station to play in the dining halls. “I’m particularly focused on [that] because a lot of students don’t know our radio station is ranked the best college radio station in the U.S.,” she said. Pollock believes that having the station play on campus would promote the radio station within the Hofstra community, foster school spirit and would give more listeners to the hosts of WRHU’s segments. The new SGA senators are focused on improving this school and will be working throughout the rest of the year to do so.
Mental health options detailed in TRP policy Mental illness often compensated less than physical By Ariana Queenan SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
At Hofstra University, if a student must completely withdraw from classes due to a mental health condition and has failed to purchase the $127 tuition insurance, he or she may not get their tuition refunded. According to a survey report published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64 percent of college students with mental health conditions are no longer attending college, because of mental health related reasons. The primary diagnoses of those surveyed are depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. Hofstra’s tuition refund plan is run through a company named Dewar. It states that if a student has purchased the tuition insurance and must withdraw for mental
health reasons, he or she can put in a claim with the insurance company, but will only have up to 60 percent of their tuition returned. Up to 75 percent of tuition is returned to students for physical injuries or sickness, according to the company’s information pamphlet, found in the University’s financial aid office. Claims put into Dewar will only be reviewed if they are accompanied with a note from a licensed physician confirming that the impending condition warrants for a complete withdraw from classes. “I definitely think that is unfair. Mental illness is the same as a
physical illness it’s just manifesting in a different part of your body,” said Gabriella Munoz, junior, computer science major. Furthermore, Dewar will not cover those who suffer mental issues due to “drugs or agents,
past year, according to a study done in 2012 by the American College Health Association. “I know a couple people with mental illnesses that have been negatively affected by these policies and it’s not fair to them, because they aren’t being treated as people who are suffering. They are being treated as people who don’t have any issues,” said junior business major, Brittany Schreiber. Students who did not purchase insurance at the beginning of the semester have the option of submitting a written appeal and requesting their tuition money back due to their unforeseen circumstances. According to the policies of the financial aid office at Hofstra, students are allowed to submit a written appeal regarding almost anything. The financial aid depart-
“I know a couple people with mental illnesses that have been negatively affected by these policies...” which is similarly classed or has similar effects” or “suicide or intentional self-inflicted injury or sickness,” the pamphlet states. Currently, 20.5 percent of students nationwide have reported being diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition during the
ment declined to comment on the insurance policy. The written appeals are handled on a case-bycase basis; a student could either get some or none of their tuition money. Munoz said that she felt the policy was relatively fair, in regards to purchasing insurance to protect oneself. “I think that if you don’t buy the insurance you shouldn’t necessarily get your money back, I mean insurance doesn’t work unless you have it,” said Munoz. Still, some students, like Schreiber, remained skeptical of the policies of Dewar. “I would call [the policy] discriminatory, because they are treating people differently and they aren’t treating mental illness as an illness,” said Schreiber. “I don’t think Hofstra deciding to use this insurance company is supportive of those who suffer from mental illnesses.”
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• Discovery Club was passed as an SGA-recognized club. The club works with organizations like Food Not Bombs and helps create and perform community service activities. They operate with four different paths, allowing students to chose what fits them best. • The Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) is also passed as SGA-recognized. It aims to teach students about the music industry and what positions the job market contains. They are looking to host a conference in the spring to bring in professionals in the industry.
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• The Ballroom Dancing Club was the last club to receive SGA recognition. They teach the steps of the different dances and attend competitions throughout the area.
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• “SGA on the Corner” is approaching for students to speak with SGA and ask questions. • $2,000 were allocated out of $24,000 requested by clubs this week.
Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano A fire alarm was activated in Constitution Hall as a result of a broken steam water pipe on Oct. 17. This resulted in some flooding in the building and caused some damage. The Uniondale Fire Department and the Plant Department responded to the building, which was evacuated. The Plant Department turned off the water and the damage was also repaired. During a fire alarm activation in Bill of Rights Hall on Oct. 18, a male was discovered sleeping in the 8th floor lounge. The male was identified to be a non-student who had not been properly signed in by the resident he was visiting. The non-student was escorted to the HIC where he was banned from campus. The student was issued a summons.
An RSR in Constitution Hall reported on Oct. 19 that a student and a guest refused to identify themselves when entering the building. PS responded and the student was issued a summons. On Oct. 19, an RSR in Nassau-Suffolk reported that a guest piggybacked through the turnstile with a student. PS responded and the student was issued a summons. A student stated on Oct. 20 that they parked their bike by the rack outside of the Physical Education building between Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. When the student returned, on Oct. 16, the bike was missing. Police assistance was declined. A manager at Dutch Treats reported to PS on Oct. 20 that an
unidentified male tried to leave the store with a basket filled with soap products, without paying for them. While exiting, a staff member grabbed the basket and the male fled. A search was conducted but the male was not found. There were no injuries. An investigation will be conducted.
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In Bill of Rights: Girl: My neighbors need to stop having sex every night!
Inside the Hammer Lab: Girl: I woke up and got dressed. My mom would be so proud.
In Bits and Bytes: Guy 1: Don’t tell anyone, but I want to fall in love. Guy 2: Bro, I feel ya.
In Brower Hall: Girl 1: Why don’t you like him? Girl 2: He said he didn’t really believe in marriage. Girl 1: You’re only 18, get over it! He’s hella cute.
In Breslin Hall: Girl: Remember when he picked us up with a whip in his car and drove us back to campus? In Student Center: Guy: Everyone from New Jersey has a fake tan. Outside of unispan: Guy: Molly had me trppin like.. Outside Brower Hall: Girl: Yo some girl is like passed out in the alley.
In The Guy 1: like an Guy 2:
Netherlands: Yo, I’m turning 22 next month. I feel old man. Yeah, you kind of look like one too.
In Colonial Square: Girl: I wish there were those segway things to get C-Square people to the Student Center. In Student Center: Girl: Then, we started making out, but he was so agressive. He was like licking me, like a cat licking it’s kittens.
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Update your wardrobe with fun fall flannels By Janet Lee ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
to wear it. However, this look can be a little boring. In order to spice it up a bit, try adding a statement necklace or even layering more simple necklaces by unbuttoning a few buttons and rolling up the sleeves. This will turn your “boxy” flannel look into a more feminine look. If you are someone who loves leggings, this outfit is for you. Another way you can wear your
Ladies, do you ever get up in the morning and not know what to wear? Do you catch yourself just standing in front of your closet, not knowing where to start? Well here is the answer to your problem: oversized flannels! For this year’s fall/winter trend, take advantage of plaid patterns, stock up on flannels, “For this year’s fall/winter trend, take and even of plaid patterns, stock up on flanels, plaid plaid dresses.” dresses. Once you give it a shot, flannels will never leave generic oversize flannel is by your closet. Maybe, it will even layering it with a winter vest. This become your go-to outfit. is a classic fall look. Simply put The first basic way you wear on a pair of leggings, an oversize a flannel is simply by wearing it flannel and a winter vest. Then, buttoned up. This is a classic way top it off with cute boots and you
are ready! You can even wear a shirt and tie your flannel around your waist. This is a trendy look anyone can pull off. You can also wear a flannel by layering it on top of a shirt just like a chambray. However, since chambrays are “so last year,” change it up by replacing it with a flannel! The colors from the flannel will instantly change and brighten your look. If you are more of a dress-up kind advantage of gal, pair a and even plaid dress with tights and flats, or even boots! This is a great feminine look that you can wear to dress up or even dress down. You can even pair it with knee high socks if you are in the mood to look preppy. Wearing an oversized flannel might seem masculine and not
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Alyson shares this new fashion trend on her blog. attractive, but this is a look where you can appear cute, effortlessly. You do not have to try so hard. So the next time you are at the
mall shopping, keep your eye peeled for the perfect oversized flannel, you will not regret it!
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Makeup madness: Add a little sparkle to your Halloween costume By Isabela Jacobsen FEATURES EDITOR
Now that you’ve planned your last-minute costume, makeup is the next step to complete your Halloween look. Pairing a simple costume with outrageous makeup can help bring your creativity up a notch. So now your overenthusiastic friends, who have been planning their Halloween costume since summer, won’t complain about how boring your cat costume is. Here are three generic costumes that you can spice up using makeup. Vamp up those eyes. “Twilight” is so 2008, but vampires are always in style. This costume is super easy to come up with. As long as you have fangs you’re good to go, so adding some fun makeup will increase the intensity. Skip the bronzer, but not the contouring. You want the pale look, but you still want to look cute, so add a pale pink or peach blush to give your cheeks just a tad of color. Mac has some good choices. Use a dark bronzer just to enhance those cheekbones. Brush on some dark bronzer to the hollow of your cheeks to create structured cheekbones. You want to look like you’ve been
feasting on those humans for days. No pizza for vampires. The corpse bride is one of my favorite generic costumes because you don’t need much for it. You put on a white dress, hold some ugly flowers, look heartbroken and you are all set. For makeup, make sure to coat on a lot of mascara. You don’t need to be too neat with it, because after all, this bride’s been through hell and back. Use a dark eye shadow for the corner of your eyes and blend it in the crease as well. This will make your eyes look bigger, and give that “puppy dog” eyes illusion that no groom will be able to resist. Dressing up as a witch might be the most generic costume in
to your makeup! A magical touch is exactly what your witch costume needs. You can find cheap eye glitter online at BH Cosmetics. There are several fun colors to try, but if you also want some dark lipstick, I suggest going for a silver glittery eye look, and purple lips. Purple lipstick is the definition of fall, plus it’ll give you a dark, sinister Courtesy of Creative Commons look. Don’t forget false eyelashes. It’ll keep your witch costume girly! A ghost costume isn’t Use glitter to brighten up a boring Halloween costume. exactly the most popular costume out there, but bottom lashes. CoverGirl has you can find pale pink lipstick at think of this: White flowy dress, great mascara options for all any drug store. This look isn’t sleek straight hair, big eyes, and types of eyelashes. Keep your too frightening, but it’ll be pretty haunting to look at. Halloween is on a Friday this year, which means your friends will probably drag you out Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Don’t panic. Play up your makeup to keep your costumes interesting for this crazy, fun weekend. Once you see everyone else’s amazing eyeshadow natural, and if you costumes, you’ll be glad you big pale pink lips. Sounds like a want to be even more daring, added a little something special pretty fabulous ghost. In order try on some colored contacts. to your makeup. to achieve the big ghostly eyes, Finally, apply two coats of a make sure you apply a heavy pale pink lipstick. My favorite coat of mascara to the top and lipsticks are from Lancome, but
“Vamp up those eyes. “Twilight” is so 2008, but vampires are always in style.” history. Unless you’re going the Harry Potter route, you really need to make this costume a little more exciting. This is the perfect time to add some glitter
DIY spooky snacks for Halloween night
By Amanda Valentovic STAFF WRITER
Costumes, decorations and candy are among the most important parts of having a successful Halloween. But snacks are great too, so here are a few Halloween themed munchies that are easy to make, whether you are making them for friends or just want to enjoy some fun holiday themed food. 1. Fill a rubber glove with water and stick it in the freezer for a few hours. When it’s frozen, cut the glove off and put it in a bowl filled with red fruit punch, to make it look like a hand floating in a pool
of blood. To make it extra creepy, put gummy worms in the punch and let them float around! 2. Buy breadstick dough (Pillsbury makes some) and mix it to cook as normal. But before putting it in the oven, twist the
Using black decorating gel, frost cupcakes with lines to look like spider webs. Gummy spiders can be placed on top to complete the cupcake. Another option is plastic spider rings. 4. Craft stores usually have inexpensive Jell-O molds, so use orange flavored mix to make Jell-O pumpkin shapes. Other fun Halloween symbols that can be found in mold forms include bats, witch hats and eyeballs. 5. For dessert, use ice cream cones and wafer cookies to make witch hats. Place the cone on top of the cookie with frosting, and cut Airhead candies into thin strips to make a tie or belt on the hat. It might not be scary, but it
“Cupcakes can be decorated to reflect any occasion, and Halloween is no exception.” ends of the sticks to look like bones. They will keep their shape after cooking, and party guests will think twice before eating something that resembles their own body parts. 3. Cupcakes can be decorated to reflect any occasion, and Halloween is no exception.
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Forget trick-or-treating, make your own snacks this year. tastes good! There are a lot more ways to make Halloween themed snacks, so get creative. All of these ideas
are inexpensive and not very time consuming, so you can spend more time enjoying them than you did making them!
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Man on the Unispan What’s your favorite thing about Halloween? Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff
“I like all the scary movies.” Liz Tyler, Junior
“I like candy and trick-or-treating.” Sunaina Batra, Sophomore
“It’s closer to Chistmas.” Rachel Tyler, Junior
“I don’t like Halloween.” Precious Joseph, Junior
“$3 burritos at Chipotle.” Maria Leira, Sophomore
“Candy!” Andres Gallardo, Junior
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The Humans of Hofstra By Danielle Santucci STAFF WRITER
Gabby Furman, Junior “I got my eyeliner tattooed on. It personally didn’t hurt. It was done in an hour. I got it done because I wanted to look like I was wearing make up without physically wearing make up. It doesn’t last forever but it stays for a while. When I have no make up on it looks like a very distinguish line.”
Brittany Chajkewicz, Sophomore “I go upstate every summer since I was young. My family has seven houses up there ever since my mom was a kid. We have boats, quads, and golf carts. We always have a huge Fourth of July party every year. Everyone invites all their friends and it’s so much fun. It’s two minutes from the original Woodstock. Going Upstate is the reason why I’m so close with my family. “
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Billy Cohen, Sophomore “I’m also known as the twin of Jonny Cohen. My brother and I choreographed a hip hop piece for Danceworks. I got into dance from my older sister. When I was five she took me to her dance class, I saw a hip hop routine in the next room and I knew I wanted to do that. My dream job is to be a back up dancer for Usher or Justin Timberlake.”
Cassidy Alesso, Junior “I’m allergic to everything. I’m allergic to basically everything outside, gluten, lactose, cucumbers, latex, cats, dogs, and dust. I found out the summer I was going into college. All of sudden I randomly had allergic reactions all in a month. I miss eating everything.”
Alex Ander, Sophomore “In middle school I was playing football outside in my friends front yard. He thought it would be cool to kick a stop sign. So I kicked it and all these bees came flying out. One bee stung my lip and another stung my knee. My lip and knee blew up and I couldn’t bend my leg. That is how I realized I was allergic to bees. My mom took care of me. She knows best.”
Gabriel Romano, Sophomore “I got the highest test score in my accounting class. I feel accomplished. I studied for six hours. I also play intermural football at Hofstra. I’m quarterback for the SAE team which is my fraternity. In high school, I was 3rd string safety guard in high school. Don’t mean to brag but I’m quarterback now. Also can I post this article to my Facebook page?”
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American Chamber Ensemble: “passionate performance” engages entire audience The Smetana work, featuring Abram, Sato and Finckel, was divided into three movements, “Moderato assai-piu animato,” “Allegro ma non agitato” and “Finale-Presto,” each slowly building in speed to a grand finale. Beethoven’s “Trio in Bb Major, Op. 11,” performed by Naomi Drucker, Finckel and Lehman, similarly constructed into three movements, was the perfect choice for the final piece of the performance. Its third movement, famously known for it’s numerous varia-
tions off of a singular theme, was the perfect end to the concert, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats, speeding up and down multiple times before finally coming to an exciting close. The American Chamber Ensemble always puts on a passionate performance, wowing the audience with their skill and enthusiasm for the music. ACE has built quite the following over the years and never disappoints. For a list of all up coming ACE events, head to www.americanchamberensemble.com.
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On a Sunday afternoon, one wouldn’t expect to see a Hofstra University lecture hall completely filled. However, when the American Chamber Ensemble plays, it is always expected. The American Chamber Ensemble (ACE) performed their fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 26, drawing a typically large crowd to the Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center. ACE is composed of talented Hofstra Music Department faculty Professor Blanche Abram, piano;
Naomi Drucker, clarinet; Marilyn Lehman, piano; as well as Eriko Sato, violin and Chris Finckel, cello. This weekend’s performance also featured Stanley Drucker, a distinguished clarinetist, as their guest artist. ACE performed works by composers Frédéric Chopin, Bedrich Smetana, Igor Stravinsky, Francis Poulenc and Ludwig van Beethoven. The beauty and difficulty of each work demonstrated the deep knowledge of the music faculty. Crowd favorites included
the “Trio in g minor, Op. 15” by Smetana and the “Trio in Bb Major, Op. 11” by Beethoven, both performances receiving loud cheers from the audience. A notable part of the concert was Stanley Drucker’s performance of Stravinsky’s “3 Pieces for Clarinet.” While the pieces are short in length, they are intriguing due to their high level of difficulty. All eyes in the audience were glued to Drucker as his fingers flew up and down the keys of his clarinet. The Stravinsky work built up the audience’s excitement, engaging them as the opening song following intermission.
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Film review: ‘Ouija’ attempts to break typical horror film mold By Jesse Saunders
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Like its namesake, “Ouija,” is at best a simple, overdramatic time with at least one good scare. The film may fail as a whole, but smaller parts excel and highlight what could have been one of the best horror movies of the year, if allowed to fully flourish. “Ouija” begins with the death of protagonist Laine’s (Olivia Cooke) best friend Debbie (Shelley Hennig). In standard horror movie fashion, Laine and her friends get involved with the supernatural; leading up to a very quick climax. The film makes great use of the Ouija board, and seems most in its element when characters are using the board. The lead-up to the first big meeting feels like an acting exercise more than something that deserves to be on film. Still relatively new to the
screen, none of the younger actors are really able to carry the emotion required of teenagers who believe one of their friends has committed suicide. The flaw in the acting cannot be blamed solely on the cast though, as the writing is blocky and rough. There is never a point where a line is said that sounds natural. The conversations are almost entirely exposition and plot advancement, the few clever lines wouldn’t exist if they didn’t immediately effect the plot. The characters are not particularly likeable, and the adults are shooed away before the film even hits the 30-minute mark. The writers actively ignore glaring plot holes just to advance the plot. The suspension of disbelief is a bit lost when not one parent seems concerned after the third death in a very tight friend group. The little issues, along with possible subplots about regular
teenage life are picked up and dropped without reason. The writers, Juliet Snowden and Stiles White, are obviously out of their depth and seem to miss every chance at writing an interesting piece of dialogue. Their writing also leads to a rushed plot that ties up nicely only to have a cliffhanger forced in. The first 15 minutes of the film make for a story that could go in a million different directions, all more interesting than the one seen in the final product. The visuals are really what make the film. Without an amazing set design, interesting cinematography and nice coloring “Ouija” would be a dull, empty horror film. Cinematographer David Emmerichs isn’t one of the most experienced directors of photography in the business, but he shows a real talent for setting a
scene. The shots know what to focus on and don’t feel confined to standard horror shots. The slow panning shots, and long focuses last long enough to allow the audience to really catch the little details of the scene. In a nice turn of events, “Ouija” doesn’t try to be “Insidious” or “The Conjuring” like most other recent horror films. It is at no point the most original film, but it obviously has its own personal identity. The set design has its ups and downs. The houses feel realistic, and really help get across details of characters personalities that the film doesn’t have time to discuss. Unfortunately this can lead to more focus being given to Debbie’s obsession with Shakespeare covering her room than Laine’s emotional state. Some of the location choices
just seem slightly off, to the point where it brings up questions of the characters actual purpose for standing in these locations. For most the deciding factor of “Ouija” will be the scares. Solidly holding onto a PG-13 rating, “Ouija” is still able to release a few great scares. The film lacks the depth needed to really alone suspense to create a scary scene, but it’s obvious that the production team put a good effort into making an entertaining film. “Ouija” is by no means perfect, but in a world where horror movies are pushed out in the dozens, it definitely is one of the more enjoyable and easy to digest films. All-in-all the silliness and quickness of the film make it worth the time it takes to watch.
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FORM Gallery: Henry Fuller By Brianna Holcomb SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Hofstra senior Henry Fuller, fine arts major, will be presenting his third show, “Dope Art.” His artwork will be displayed in Calkins Hall from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The series of hyper realistic portraits started two years ago when Henry posted a portrait of Knicks player, J.R. Smith, to Instagram, “I guess enough people tagged him in my post because he reposted my painting on his Instagram with the caption, ‘#DopeArt.’” Since then, the hashtag has been the name of his art shows, embodying the style his style of art. For his third show, Henry is trying to bring a different feel from each of the shows prior. In Henry’s first ‘#DopeArt’ show, only one or two of the pieces had been seen or showcased. In his second show, he created the theme of dope art divas that featured various female pop icons. In this show Henry wants the show to represent what he thinks of as dope art, “All of the paintings in this show are much bigger than my previous show’s paintings and I also incorporated a bit of graffiti into the mix.” The portraits displayed in the
showcase resemble a realistic portrait of chosen famous individuals. The colors and graffiti used to create the portraits make them appealing to the eye. Looking at Henry’s art, it is easy to see the artistic talent he possesses and the care he puts into his work. His pieces represent the time we live in and the icons that have shaped it. The portrait featuring hip-hop artist, Wiz Khalifa, looks similar to an album cover that could be used by the artist. The classic smoke that is found around Wiz’s head in the portrait resembles the smoke face that can be found on his album, “Rolling Papers.” Each portrait embodies aspects of the artists’ character found in their music or album covers. Many of the pieces look as though Henry sat down with the artist and created a personal piece for them. Like any aspiring artist, Henry has goals for the pieces he creates and the amount of people viewing them. Through his artwork, he wishes for his name to become synonymous with greatness. This dream applies to not only painting, but graphic design, video editing and drawing. No matter the template, Henry wants his audience “to view with [their] eyes, not [their] brain, ‘#DopeArt.’”
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OCTOBER 28, 2014 • B3
Film review: ‘Dear White People’
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By Muhammad Muzammal SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
First time writer-director Justin Simien’s “Dear White People,” is a mildly funny and perceptive look at racial tension in modern day America. The film follows four African American college students, attending an Ivy-League type college (Winchester University), attempt to navigate the sociopolitical war zone of “post-racial” America, within the world of their prestigious campus. The four mentioned characters are as follows: the nerdy, shy and timid homosexual writer Lionel (Tyler James Williams), the following-in-his-father’s-footsteps alpha male Troy (Brendan Bell), the fired up, passionate racial activist Sam White and the attention seeking, desperate-to-befamous Coco (Teyonah Parris). It should come as no surprise that these are caricutures.
Thus, one of Simien’s greatest achievements in the film is breaking down his characters and revealing them not as recycled cliches of collegethemed movies, but as individualistic people stemming internal conflicts. Take Sam as an example. At first, her character seems like a ferocious firebrand but, as the film progresses, her facade breaks and we see her for who she is: an open minded art savvy film student, who prefers Ingmar Bergman to Spike Lee. Sam says she believes the contrary. The movie builds up to a climax that recalls the intense, fiery final scene of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” where racial violence occurred at a pizza place. In “Dear White People,” the showdown is at a college party, where the white attendees, covered in blackface, wear loose, dangling clothing and speak with low tone voices, mocking everything black, as the media portrays. Lionel, alongside the titular “Dear White People” group of ethnic students, invades the party and bedlam ensues. Simien,wisely, never makes the film too self-serious and keeps the comedy at a steady rhythm. Which remarkably and miraculously, works. In trying to convey the state
of race in America today, Simien pulls off the arduous task of making a satirical film that is self-conscious and not too tonally inconsistent. That being said its not a total success. “Dear White People” though consistent in tone and mood, is not edited well. Simien intercuts between scenes and instead of being clear and concise, the movie feels jagged and messy. It’s hard to follow at times and may benefit from a recut. Most importantly, this film feels timely and not outdated. With respect to recent events in Ferguson and suspected racism towards African American males in mass incarceration, “Dear White People” is a great work to mirror the world we live in, where racism still exists However the movie is not all about racism. It works well as a film about finding one’s identity and if it may seem preachy at first, it becomes balanced at the end, where all the characters, regardless of their race, are given equal depth and insight. The movie ends with a thoughtful image that rings optimism towards the future. A white hand holds a black hand and the two figures walk off into the distance, not hellbent on fighting each other but working to accept one another. The world could use more of that.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ recap: Season 11 continues with relationship issues By Elizabeth Merino
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
As I wrote in a previous article for The Chronicle, I am a huge “Grey’s Anatomy” lover. Even that is an understatement. The amount of times I have watched reruns on Lifetime and Netflix is simultaneously impressive enough to put on my resume, but sad enough that I really shouldn’t be admitting to it in the first place. After binge-watching the latest season to catch up, life always seems to get in the way, episode five did not disappoint. Warning: spoilers ahead. Callie and Arizona decide they must attend marriage counseling to salvage their relationship. Their counselor has them take a 30-day break from each other, including no talking or sex. I felt so bad for Callie during the first
meeting because she didn’t want to take a break and Arizona was too for it. This break leads to Callie and Meredith finding each other in the absence of their significant others. Meredith and Derek are (still) fighting about Derek’s decision involving his career with the White House. Meredith and Callie find solace in each other, tequila and the absence of “cheeseburgers” (orgasms) from their lives. I hope their relationship continues to develop as the season progresses. I feel like they have always been linked through different characters like the late George O’Malley and Mark Sloan, but never actually connected in their own friendship. Shonda Rhimes kills it with a deliberate attack on all of the people who don’t believe bisexuality is a real thing with a simple
quote from Callie. “I’m bisexual. So what? It’s called LGBTQ for a reason. There’s a B in there and it doesn’t mean Badass. Okay, it does, but it also means bi,” she said. This is one of the biggest f*** you’s to everyone that feels the need to shoot down someone else’s feelings and lifestyle as nothing because it doesn’t fit a “societal norm.” Besides her budding relationship with Callie, Meredith is also wrapping her head around the fact that she has another sister, Maggie. Maggie is the child of Meredith’s mother, Ellis Grey, and Richard Webber, her mother’s lover. Meredith traces her mother’s history back to the spring of ‘83 when she attempted suicide after Webber ended their relationship and decided to stay with his wife.
By this time, Ellis had already told her husband about the affair and left him. Though some story lines are wrapped up, others are unraveled as Webber explains to Meredith what really transpired between him and her mother all those years ago and how it all came to impact Meredith now. On a different note, Karev didn’t get the board position even though Christina left it to him and it made me want to cry. I know deep down that Bailey deserved it more, but he had my vote from the beginning. Owen’s painful apology to Callie involving war veterans and the hole in his heart from Christina’s departure just made her absence even more tangible. His love for her seems to cross oceans, with unrequited feelings and sleepless nights all jumbled
in a ball of emptiness. I’ve always been team Owen and this only reaffirmed it. The episode ends with the 30-day separation between Callie and Arizona also coming to an end. Though Arizona had pushed for the break, in the end it was Callie that decided she wanted to make it permanent. “I don’t want to fix it or fix us anymore. Maybe instead of loving you so hard I should be myself for a while. I should love me,” she said. She wanted to love herself first, be happy in her own skin without Arizona and without the validation of having someone else telling her she was enough. She had to feel it for herself first. The next episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” will be this Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.
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Matters:
IFC Friday night line-up
By Christina Murphy COLUMNIST
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Nights are getting colder, decent parties are few and far between and final papers are fast approaching their due dates. Needless to say, spending Friday nights anywhere other than my bed sounds like the worst idea ever. If you too have plans of becoming a hermit in the upcoming months, you should consider tuning into the IFC Friday night line-up. IFC’s slightly “off” programming this fall consists of “Comedy Bang! Bang!” and the second season of sketch comedy show, “The Birthday Boys,” which premiered Oct. 17. “Comedy Bang! Bang!” is somewhat of a talk show hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman, and features the music and comedy stylings of Reggie Watts. This podcast-turned-weekly-talk-show follows a unique format that is more of a comedy showcase than a traditional talk show. There are usually two guests, one that is a comedian interviewing as themself, and another that is one of several reoccurring comedic guests who interviews as a character or impression. The interviews are heavy on improvised bits, more so than a traditional interview. It’s certainly not a show fit for everyone and cannot always sustain laughs throughout the entire episode. Ellie Kemper said it the best in her own interview, “This is getting weird.” Aukerman has a dry sense of humor that can sometimes be more irritating than funny. His typical outfits, composed of a plaid button up collar that peaks out of a V-neck sweater, khaki pants and sneakers, paired with his deadpan delivery of speech makes him seem like a long lost cast member of the “Big Bang Theory.” Perhaps having a grating personality is a necessary requirement for all stars of a show with the word “bang” in the title? My favorite part of this show has always been
By Kendall Gibson COLUMNIST
‘Man On The Run’ - Bush Reggie Watts, who composes all of the music for the show and acts as Aukerman’s sidekick. In the particular episode I watched, “Ellie Kemper Wears a Purple Ruffled Sleeveless Top & Lavender Flats,” Reggie joins a book club and become too occupied with reading “The Great Gatsby” that he cannot properly make music or engage in conversation. This episode was not the best showcase of his talents, but funny nonetheless. My favorite segment of the show was a digital sketch, called “Retool the School” where Aukerman is the host of a makeover show for underprivileged schools. He spruces up a music school in need, offering them new instruments and brings indie rock band, The National, to teach the students. Ultimately, we learn that he expects the school to pony up some dough for the costly renovations. The National makes it very clear that they do not teach for free. Following “Comedy Bang! Bang!” was the season premiere of “The Birthday Boys.” “The Birthday Boys” is a seven-man comedy troupe lead by “Breaking Bad’s” Bob Odenkirk as the eighth member and executive producer of the show. Each episode usually follows a theme and at some point most, if not all, of the sketches connect together. The premiere episode’s theme was “Snobs and Slobs” which was depicted through the saga of Dan Dinkle (Tim Kalpakis), a man who begins his journey as one of the free-spirited preppy teens in a commercial for the fictional designer “Lawrence Eastman” – you know those commercials where dream pop music plays while young rich kids are having fun on a beach in polo shirts and salmon colored shorts. Dinkle’s only hang-up is that he does not want to get any of his new expensive clothing dirty, so he chooses to seclude himself from the not-safefor-suede-lifestyle of his friends and start his own clothing company for people who want freedom in their clothing – which is now consisted mostly of free t-shirts one would get for running in a charity 5k event, and sweatpants. With the exception of the main recurring sketch on the show, the secondary sketches feel like they lack a main component that would make them great. Most of the concepts are very funny ideas and the sketches themselves are mildly tantalizing, but there is a piece missing that could round the sketch out and take them to the next level. The show is more a collection of giggles rather than any really big laughs. “Comedy Bang! Bang!” airs Fridays at 11:00 p.m. followed by “The Birthday Boys” at 11:30 p.m. on IFC.
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Bush clings too heavily to their jaded self-image, which is that they are Nirvana. But they don’t come close to Nirvana. Come up with something new! The 90s have been over for more than a decade; sorry to say but your grunge music doesn’t affect us as much as it once did.
Listen if you like: Nirvana, Filter, Puddle of Mudd.
‘Hold My Home’ - Cold War Kids Out of many stars I would give this album all of them. It is an album I can just sit and listen to. One thing this album does brilliantly is mix radio music with soundscapes, i.e. the songs are short but moments in them feel long. “Hotel Anywhere” is my favorite track, followed by “Hold My Home.”
Listen if you like: The National, The Strokes, The Vines
‘Sound Of A Woman’ - Kiesza Kiesza is like Madonna, but way better. I am crazy about this album. I like that it’s dance music, but doesn’t have a looming feeling of false-dance music. Like, other music has to spell out that it’s dance music, but this music just naturally is. Fill your iPod with music that, to you, sounds naturally like what it is.
Listen to: Goldfrapp, Lykke Li, The xx
A12 • October 28, 2014
EDITORIAL
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Head to head:
Hofstra University Shooting Club
New shooting club aims for responsibility By Brett Linley SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
This semester, some Hofstra students have their sights set on something other than academics. The Hofstra University Shooting Club (HUSC), formed earlier this semester, has provided the opportunity for students to forget classes for a while and join their peers at the shooting range. It has also opened up the debate on gun control and whether or not shooting, an American pastime, is appropriate in an academic setting. New York, more than most states, has a record of being openly hostile to its citizens’ right to bear arms. After the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook, the state enacted some of the toughest gun control measures in the country under the auspices
of protection and safety. It is understandable that many people from New York might feel uncomfortable that college students are receiving firearms training. As a citizen of Newtown, Conn., I have seen firsthand how the irresponsible storage and handling of firearms can devastate a community. There is no question that guns in the wrong hands can wreak untold havoc. A community insensitive to the necessity of firearm responsibility makes a big mistake. It is with these factors in mind that I offer wholehearted support for HUSC’s mission. One of the biggest problems connected with gun violence is
the lack of training that individuals often have with firearms. Most people are never educated as to how to properly handle and respect them. Our popular culture thrives
toys, like the latest video game or action movie might lead you to believe. Throughout my life, I have been connected to guns in a responsible way. I’ve taken all the safety courses and have gone through all the careful preparation. Without taking these steps, I would be hesitant to call myself competent to handle a firearm. Many people, even by the laxest standards, cannot say the same. HUSC is expanding the franchise of gun responsibility to people who wouldn’t normally have access to it. While the heavy hand of the state seeks to keep people frightened and separated from guns, HUSC lifts the veil by informing instead of
“The only way that we can make any measurable progress toward stopping gun violence is through knowledge.” on violence, and with only media sensationalism to draw information from, it isn’t hard to believe how many people can become misled about guns. HUSC is making a concerted effort to teach people what firearms are and what they aren’t. They are tools that need to be treated with respect. They are not
intimidating. The only way that we can make any measurable progress toward stopping gun violence is through knowledge. Guns should neither be held on a pedestal nor thrown beneath us in disgust. They should be identified for what they are; tools that can be used for recreational purposes, or more importantly, to keep us safe. As a libertarian, I cannot help but pull the old Constitution card: “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This is the basis of our rights as not only Americans, but also as human beings. This is the right that protects all the others. Politicians and their cronies will always be seeking to disarm the population, but with the continued educational work of HUSC, I can’t see them having much success in the future.
HUSC must keep safety in sight By Ariana Queenan COLUMNIST
Bang, Bang! No, that is not the sound of Jessie J’s pop song; it is the noise resonating from one of Hofstra’s newest student clubs. The Hofstra University Shooting Club (HUSC) meets every other Saturday morning to go skeet shooting at South Haven County Park. HUSC claims to be more focused on teaching its members how to shoot a gun safely, rather than providing them with a fun weekend activity. Since colleges are educational institutions, this club not completely inappropriate to have on campus, but it is imperative that Hofstra closely monitors this club and proceeds with necessary caution.
According to the most recent estimates from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 64,147 people have died from guns in the U.S. since the Sandy Hook, Newtown shootings. That number includes all gun deaths caused by criminal activity, mass murder, suicides and accidental discharges. In light of the recurrent mass shootings and school tragedies like those at Sandy Hook Elementary School and in Washington State, Hofstra as an institution should be mindful of the potential dangers that they may be fostering. Further, the Student Government Association (SGA) should have been more transparent following the club’s approval. Students who are
fundamentally against the use of guns should be made aware that their student activity fee is helping to fund a club that revolves around firearms. Students should have a say in what clubs their money is funding. Students who would like to join HUSC should be subjected to a background check and mental health examination, and entry into the club should be contingent on those examination results. The hope is that everyone who joins the club does so for educational purposes, but it would be naïve for Hofstra to assume that every student is joining for the right reasons. The transparency, background check and mental health
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examination are three steps that need to be implemented immediately. These preventative measures will protect this club from indirectly contributing to the next devastating tragedy.
It is imperative for the safety of the students, faculty and staff that this club is heavily monitored. After all, they are educating people on how to use deadly weapons with student dollars.
The views and opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section are those of the authors of the articles. They are not an endorsement of the views of The Chronicle or its staff. The Chronicle does not discriminate based on the opinions of the authors.
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October 28, 2014 • A13
All talk, no progress: Stop ignoring inner-city gun violence By Dion J. Pierre COLUMNIST
The late-summer shooting of the young, unarmed, African American teenager, Michael Brown, by a white police officer has provided American liberals with a narrative they have longed for since the onset of New York City mayor Bill de Blasio’s anti-police rhetoric. Also in the past few months, the left has used the incident as a means to indulge in egregious levels of race-baiting. Sticking to the archetypal black-versus-white storyline, the intelligentsia of the left claims that America’s predominantly white police force is at war with African Americans. Insufferable as their message may be, liberals have again led themselves to believe that it is their destiny to show up in their white and shining political correctness. While this rhetoric has been effective in energizing their equally insufferable electoral base, their zeal is entirely
misplaced. If liberals cared as much about African Americans as they claim, they would focus on the black-on-black slaughter that is disturbingly prevalent in urban communities.
crime data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that African Americans are also more likely than any other racial group in the country to be victims of gun violence, at an alarming rate of 18.5 firearm deaths per 100,000 people. In the face of this Culture of Death in the African American Community, accompanied by the seemingly infinite tears of mothers mourning their children and the plethora of black bodies gunned down in our cities, it is incomprehensible that liberals continue to behave as if white people are callously leading African Americans to the slaughter house. Even more disgusting is the failure of black leaders like Al Sharpton, who seem so preoccupied with their own exposure that they fail to address this issue. The bright side is that a number of honest scholars have sought to analyze the root of this
“...liberals continue to behave as if white people are callously leading African Americans to the slaughter house.” According to a report by the Violence Policy Center, African Americans are four times more likely than any other racial group to be victims of homicide. In 2011, there were 6,309 black homicide victims. Seventyseven percent of these victims were killed by handguns, and 73 percent were murdered by someone they knew. Eightysix percent of the victims were men 30 years of age and under, and as many as 90 percent of male African American homicide victims are murdered at the hands of other African American males. Also, a recent study analyzing
pandemic, and many say that socioeconomic factors contribute greatly to inner city violence. It could also be the case that the dissolution of the black family has significantly added to inner city dysfunction. According to the latest government statistics, an estimated 73 percent of African American children are born out of wedlock. While poverty undeniably influences the fact that out of wedlock birth rates are so high, few could argue that the absence of a stable family life has not had an adverse effect on black youth. If policy makers truly aspire
better directed at rebuilding urban communities from the ground up. This includes recalculating how we invest in education and re-championing family values. In calling on crutches such as abortion, welfare and lower standards of law and education, the left exercises nothing but a subtle superiority complex. Instead of “yes we can,” their message is, “you do not have to, because your race renders you incapable.” If liberals continue to focus solely on the issue of race because it helps them sleep at night, we will all stand witness to what is starting to look more and more like a de facto eugenics program against African Americans. While the issue of the day is Michael Brown, there is a much longer list of victims who will never share in Brown’s martyrdom because it is not politically viable. The real victims are AfricanAmericans, but not in the way the left would like you to think.
“...our focus as a nation would be better directed at rebuiling urban communities from the ground up.” to be realistic about which remedies will have the highest efficacy, they must abandon the race wars and the demonization of our police officers. Instead, our focus as a nation would be
Wake up! It’s time kick the caffeine addiction By Danielle Moskowitz SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
America is addicted to coffee and Hofstra University endorses and promotes this addiction. U.S. citizens consume more coffee than those in any other country in the world, according to an online survey by the National Coffee Association, with 83 percent of the adult population drinking the stuff. Hofstra students are the seventh most caffeinated in the country, according to a recent report from Business Insider. Hofstra University’s campus promotes a heavy coffee culture. Coffee is available at every dining hall, and soda and energy drinks fill vending machines all around campus. A Red Bull promotional car frequently drives around campus
promoting the company’s energy drinks, offering free samples to students who pass by. Some of Hofstra’s own students are even employed by Red Bull. They are responsible for promoting the brand by passing out cans to students around campus. Hofstra should cut back on the amount of Red Bull cars that come to the campus, since the prevalence of these beverages feeds students’ caffeine dependence. Caffeine has become a necessity to get through a college day. While students can buy coffee anywhere on campus, healthier energizing beverages like smoothies and protein
shakes are harder to find. Hofstra should limit the caffeinated drinks sold on its campus and promote healthier drinks like all natural fruit smoothies, water and other juice
Hofstra should also offer healthier beverages at more places around campus like at the gym or at Hofstra USA. Fruit smoothies are offered in the freshmen dorms in the Netherlands; therefore, they should be offered in the upperclassmen dorms, as well. With these minor changes, Hofstra students can gradually become less dependent on caffeine. Everyday caffeine consumption can produce a physical need for the drug. When students miss out on their morning cup of coffee, they can suffer from sleepiness, headaches and loss of concentration. Without their daily dose,
“Hofstra students are the seventh most caffeinated in the country, according to a recent report from Business Insider.” beverages. Juice Event in the Student Center always closes earlier than other locations on campus and Red Mango, which sells smoothies, is closed on the weekends. Hofstra should keep these dining stations open later than the coffee places.
students have the sense of feeling rundown, making the drowsiness that comes with a busy college schedule even stronger. Hofstra seems to have no problem increasing food prices, so why not increase the cost of a cup of coffee, too? By increasing the prices of these caffeinated beverages around campus, students would have fewer chances to drink caffeine everyday. Students already burn through their meal points too quickly, so the price increase might encourage students to limit how much coffee they buy each week. Caffeine is an unhealthy addiction of which the campus should be more aware. It is Hofstra’s responsibility to promote healthier options that would help students kick the addiction.
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Volleyball completes impressive weekend sweep By Nick Mazzarella and Kevin Carroll STAFF WRITER AND SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Coming off the first conference loss of the year at James Madison, Hofstra bounced back to sweep The University of North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks on Friday night at the Mack Physical Education Building for the second time this season. Set scores were 25-21, 25-23, 25-18. Hofstra improved to 20-3 overall and 8-1 in the CAA, while UNC-Wilmington fell to 15-8 (5-4 CAA). In the first set, neither team led by more than two points until Hofstra held a 16-13 advantage. An 8-3 run turned a 13-13 tie into a 21-16 lead for the Pride, helping them pull away from UNCWilmington. Sophomore outside hitter Veronika Kostova tied her
career high with 17 kills – seven of which came in the opening set. “Every match, Veronika is getting better and better at different things,” said head coach Emily Mansur. “She’s really becoming a great asset to the team.” Hofstra and UNC-Wilmington went back-and-forth again in a second set that featured 15 ties. Mansur used both of her timeouts after two 3-0 runs by the Seahawks had them ahead at 10-7 and 22-19. But Kostova took over at the end, tallying four kills in the Pride’s 6-1 run that closed the second set. Hofstra recovered from a slow start in the third set. After trailing 11-6, the Pride scored six, unanswered, and were never behind again. Senior outside hitter Kelsie Wills and senior right side hitter Emily Burke combined for 10 kills in the set; as a team, UNC-
Amanda Benizzi/ Hofstra Chronicle A trio of Pride players, No. 9 Veronika Kostova, No. 23 Brianna Montgomery and No. 24 Emily Burke go up for a block perfectly in-sync.
Wilmington only had nine. “We’ve been struggling in the last set, and we were down again,” said Mansur. “But they found a way to get a consistent run.” Mansur made a change in the back row for Friday’s match, giving junior Corrina Delgadillo the start at libero. She followed up a 17-dig performance versus James Madison with a match-high 14 digs against UNC-Wilmington. “I thought Corrina did a phenomenal job,” said Mansur. “She brought a very calm vibe to us.” Kostova, Wills and Burke all notched double-digit kills, and sophomore setter Hannah Klemm had 45 assists. When asked about the approach to practice following a loss instead of a win, Mansur acknowledged a difference. “After a 3-0 loss, we had to come to practice and really have the extra push to understand it was only one loss,” Mansur said. “That’s over, and we just have to keep going.” The Pride continued their reign over the CAA with a decisive three-set sweep of Elon University, 25-21, 25-14 and 25-19 on Sunday at the Mack. After a shocking loss to conference foe James Madison last Saturday, the Pride have returned to top form, while the Elon Phoenix came onto campus still searching for their first conference victory. The Phoenix came out of the gate firing, keeping the first set tight from start to finish. With the first set deadlocked at 11, the Pride began to show the type of dominance that propelled them to the top of the CAA standings. Strong service play by Hannah Klemm, and another superb performance by Kelsie Wills led the Pride to a first set victory, 25-21, with the deciding kill coming off of the hand of Nuria Lopes da Silva. From there, Hofstra slowly took over the game, proving too much for the Phoenix to handle. Elon never threatened, with a 25-11 victory for the Pride in the second set. Wills and Lopes da Silva led the charge for Hofstra, contribut-
Amanda Benizzi/ Hofstra Chronicle Corrina Delgadillo and Hannah Klemm celebrate after notching a key point in their win over UNC-Wilmington.
ing all over the court with leadership and tremendous hustle after every ball. Sophia Black continued to add to her team-leading dig total, and everyone on the floor added to the stat sheet in some way. The third set had a little more back-and-forth play, with Elon refusing to go down easily. Hannah Klemm continued to shine, serving the ball for Hofstra with back-to-back service aces shifting the momentum in favor of the Pride. Hofstra had won 39 straight games when taking the first two sets, and Sunday proved no different, as they swept the Phoenix away with a 25-19 win in the third and decisive set. There were many star performances for Hofstra during the match, but arguably the biggest was that of senior Kelsie Wills, who continued to add to her school-record total of kills, with 12, and also provided 10 digs in the win. Lopes da Silva added 10 kills, and Klemm added seven kills, in addition to her outstanding job serving the ball. Black
chipped in 10 digs, tied for teamhigh with Wills. For the Phoenix, Sydney Busa led the way with seven kills, while Chanelle Smith had a game-high 11 digs. Though the win at Elon put the Pride back to their winning ways, Mansur said that the effort wasn’t the best she has seen from her team. “It was a 3-0 win, so it always good to get the sweep,” said Mansur. “But the offense was very slow.” With the win, Hofstra improves to an astonishing 21-3 on the year, while maintaining their lead in the CAA standings with a 9-1 record. Elon falls to 5-21 with the loss, and remains winless in conference play with a mark of 0-10. Next up for the Hofstra volleyball team heads to Delaware, where they will take on the University of Delaware. From there, they will travel to Towson University, who currently sits just below Hofstra in the CAA standings, before returning home to the Mack Physical Education Building next Tuesday, Nov. 4 to take on Sacred Heart University.
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Field hockey comes out on top following CAA road trip By Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER
Hofstra came away with a win on Friday night at Johnny Unitas Stadium, defeating Towson University 4-2 in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup. This is the Pride’s fourth straight win. Junior midfielder Charlotte Loehr and sophomore forward and midfielder Stella Schoen each tallied a goal and an assist to lead Hofstra to the key conference victory. This was the Tigers eighth straight loss, as they plummeted to 2-13 overall and 0-4 in the conference. Even though Hofstra dominated the first 20 minutes of play, Towson struck first. Junior Heather Jenney took a pass from senior Kelsey Fielder and got her fourth goal of the season with 13:33 to play in the first half. It didn’t take long for the Pride to answer, as five minutes later senior midfielder Marta Penas picked up a rebound and beat Towson freshman goalie Emilee Woodall to tie the game up. This was Penas’ first goal of the season. Loehr, a native of Mainz, Germany, assisted on Schoen’s goal at the end of the first half to put Hofstra ahead going into halftime, 2-1. This was Schoen’s fifth goal of the season.
Native German, Schoen, assisted on Hofstra’s third goal of the night, which came from senior forward Jonel Boileau with 7:16 into the second half on a fast break. Boileau beat replacement goalie Megan Boyle for her 12th goal of the season. With 20:07 left in the game, Towson gave Hofstra a run for their money and cut the lead to one. The goal came from Heather Jenney, which came off of a Pride turnover. However, the Pride breathed a sigh of relief following Loehr’s ninth goal of the season with 15:55 left to secure the victory. Freshman goalkeeper Carys Swan made three saves and picked up her 11th win of the season. The Pride outshot Towson 14-6 and had an 8-2 advantage on penalty corners. The team remained hot after defeating the defending conference champions, the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, on Sunday afternoon at Fred Rullo stadium, 5-2. This was the team’s fifth straight win. The team improved to 12-5 overall and 3-1 in CAA play. Delaware falls to 10-7 overall and 4-1 in the CAA. Hofstra is now in a three-way tie for second place with William and Mary and Northeastern. The top four teams in the league will advance to the Colonial Athletic Association
championship to be held at the top seed’s home field from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. Team captain and forward Jonel Boileau had a hat trick on Sunday, the first of her season and the third of her career. She scored once in the first half and twice in the second. Sophomore forward and midfielder Stella Schoen had a career-high three assists, assisting all of Boileau’s goals. Boileau’s 15 goals of the season put her in a tie for sixth on the Hofstra’s single-season goal list. Her 47 career goals bump her up to fourth all-time in goals in program history. She also moved to fourth all-time in career-points with 111. Senior defender and midfielder Holly Andrews started the scoring off at the 23:42 minute mark on a penalty stroke. This was Andrews’s first goal of the season. Four minutes later, Boileau scored the first goal of her hat trick. With three minutes after that, sophomore forwar and midfielder Claudia Marin-Samper scored her 13th goal of the season to make it 3-0 going into the second half. Hofstra outshot the Blue Hens 8-7 in the first half. It didn’t take long for Delaware to score coming out of the half, 2:55 in, sophomore Maddie O’Beirne tallied her first goal of the season. Boileau got her
1 seed Northeastern Huskies on Oct. 11. Hofstra performed well against CAA competitors this year, winning six of nine matches in the season. Towson faced the Pride once this season and the match resulted with Hofstra shutting out Towson 1-0. Hofstra’s home field advantage boosts the team’s chances over the Tigers since the Pride won their last four matches at home, all against CAA competitors. Hofstra’s 1-0 win over Towson started the Pride’s recent success, winning five of the last six games of the season. The momentum bolstered Hofstra’s confidence, especially with junior forward Leah Galton on fire, scor-
ing left and right in the last home stretch of the season. There will be three keys for the Pride in order to come away with a victory against Towson and advance to the semi-finals. First, the dynamic duo needs to keep the offensive production going, especially Galton. Sam Scolarici already established herself as a premiere threat, leading the CAA in goals in back-to-back years with 33 in total. Defenses always look out for her, but now Galton has provided an extra spark to the Pride offense and she has been the focal point to the Pride’s recent success. Galton’s four goals in the last two games propelled her to become the second CAA
Amanda Benizzi/ Hofstra Chronicle Leigh Maxwell-Smith sets up a teammate with a cross towards the sideline.
second goal with another hat trick to improve the lead to 5-1. Delaware junior Michaela Patzner closed out the scoring for the game in the 66th minute on a penalty stroke for her ninth goal of the season. The Blue Hens outshot the Pride 7-4 in the second half and 14-12 in the game. Freshman goalkeeper Carys Swan made
five saves for her 12th win of the season. Delaware had nine penalty corners while Hofstra only had seven. The Pride will host William and Mary on Friday at the Hofstra Field Hockey stadium at 3:00 p.m. They will also host James Madison University on Sunday for their final regular season weekend of play.
player to score the most goals in 2014 with 13. Second, Hofstra’s defense needs to continue to keep the ball out of the opponent’s possession and feed it to their offense. Similar to the shutout match against Towson during the season, the Pride defense has to keep the ball in the midfield and in the Tigers’ territory. Opponents have scored five goals in the last three games of the season, but the three games prior, the Pride shutout the competition each time. If Hofstra’s defense can shut down Towson, for a repeat of their last match, the Pride will greatly increase their chances to win, combined with their strong offense.
Hofstra needs to stay on top of Towson’s leading scorer, Katie Ponce. Execution and shutting Ponce down is key for the defense because the Tigers’ goalie is Hofstra’s biggest threat. Third, Friederike Merhing needs to be on top of her game when facing Towson’s goalie Erin Quinn, who leads the CAA in saves with 18 on the year and second with a .816 save percentage. Once the Pride can find a strategy to get around Quinn, and play on all cylinders, then they would be set for a win. History also favors the Pride having tremendous success against Towson in the past, winning 12 of their last 13 matchups.
Pride Preview: Women’s soccer go for CAA title By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
Postseason is coming into formation as the Pride open their first match of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament against Towson University. The third seeded Hofstra Pride take on the sixth seeded Towson Tigers at Hofstra Soccer Stadium this Sunday. The Pride were ranked No. 1 in the CAA preseason polls and despite now living up to the expectations before the start of the season, Hofstra showed their potential to take on any team in their conference this year. The highlight of the regular season was the upset win over the No.
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Pride Profile: From Madrid to New York, Pablo Casado By JP Guzhnay special to the chronicle
Hofstra University is known for having international student athletes compete while providing them with the opportunity to earn an education. Pablo Casado is no exception. Born in Spain, Casado is a biomedical engineering major on a journey to America for a better life, a journey his parents were not able to make. Pablo is one of the new players on the Hofstra men’s soccer team. New to the country, yet familiar with the obstacles of living away from home. At the age of 10, Casado went to school in Dublin, Ireland for three years. Those three years of school in Ireland were his introduction to the English language. Arriving in the country no more than three months ago, Casado has described his new life at Hofstra as a “dream.” Casado said, “A friend of mine last year told me that his brother was studying in America with
soccer and that he was going to the same so he gave me that idea and I went for it, so right now I am here.” Casado also took time to reflect on the amazing opportunity, which allowed him to both study and play soccer, something he would not be able to do if he stayed in Spain. “The good thing about American universities is that they allow you to combine sports and studies. Back in Europe there is a moment that you have to choose whether soccer or studies so here they bring you the opportunities to handle both.” Casado describes his future within the sport as challenging, but he can appreciate the opportunity of having a back up plan. “Its tough to go pro, here, like they bring you the opportunities to handle both and once you finish and you have your degree you can either choose study or soccer.” When speaking about the differences of the educational
system in Spain and the United States, Casado noted how much more rigorous the work is academically. “Back in Spain we don’t work that much but then we have a lot of tests so it’s a bit different,” he said. Casado also took the time to thank his fellow teammates and coach Richard Nuttall from the men’s soccer team for his swift adaptation to the new setting. “The teammates were really nice since the first moment I came here,” Pablo said. “[Coach Richard Nuttall] helped me a lot, he is always taking care of people. He told me if i have any issues or feel bad in any moment, because that’s common for people, especially for international players, to let him know.” Casado is a great addition to the men’s soccer team. Casado played in the Division de Honor League in Spain in 2013-14, scoring seven goals with six assists in the country’s highest U-19 league, statistics were provided
Mike Rudin/Hofstra Chronicle Casado takes possession in a match against Binghamton this season.
from the athletic department. With only one game so far, he has yet to score for the Pride. Casado is not used to starting on the bench but he is still adapting and getting used to the college system of soccer. “At first its a bit tough because
back in Spain I used to be the captain of my team and I used to play everything but it costs me a bit to get used to this college system, right now am coming off the bench but I’m getting confidence and I’m doing better,” said Cassado.
HOFSTRA AT A GLANCE WOMEN’S SOCCER
MEN’S SOCCER
WOMEN’S
VOLLEYBALL
FIELD HOCKEY
Overall 11-6-1
Overall 9-5-2
Overall 21-3
Overall 12-5
Conference (6-2-1)
Conference (4-2)
Conference (9-1)
Conference (3-1)
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October 28, 2014 •A 17
Pride Profile: Richman leads improving tennis team By Jared Goodman STAFF WRITER
Hofstra’s tennis team has enjoyed recent improvement thanks to three-year captain, senior Ari Richman. The top player on the team since his emergence as a freshman in the fall of 2011, Richman led the men’s team to a nail-biting 4-3 victory over the University of Delaware this past year, their first victory against the Fightin’ Blue Hens in nearly a decade. The men’s team looks even stronger coming back this year, with high playoff expectations. There is no argument that the men’s tennis team would not be nearly as solid without Richman, the strength of their first singles and doubles. Richman’s rise is an unexpected story. When asked about his roots with tennis, Richman said, “When I was a little kid, I played soccer and nobody passed me the ball, so I got really upset. When I talked to my parents about it they told me to play an individual sport, and when I asked what sports were individual, they said tennis and I said ‘sure.’ I started playing when I was nine.” Surprisingly though, Richman’s
interest in tennis was personal. As he explained, his parents never played tennis. They supported his interest in playing, but they never pushed him to play, it all was on him. Like many young tennis players, Ari got involved with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He mentioned, “I started getting good results and moving up the standings.” Richman’s real first acknowledgment of his serious skills happened when he was 16, “When I was 16-years-old, I played on the under-18 team in the Macabbi Games. I heard about it and went to the University of Pennsylvania to try and qualify. They wanted six players. I did the tournament, did well and was invited to play. It was a pretty cool experience.” Richman’s tennis talents eventually led him to Hofstra. “I was interested in creative writing and communications, so I made sure I looked for a school that offered what I was looking to study. I contacted Hofstra and they fit my match, so I chose to go here.” Richman’s freshman season was memorable to him. Coming in, Richman started off sharing time at first and second singles.
He recalled also playing first doubles with partner Adrian Bailly, a teammate from France. “We had a great time playing together and had some very good wins.” His first year, the Pride were only able to hold a 7-9 record. The Pride’s worst season with Richman was his sophomore year when the team held a 5-11 record. But as Richman reached his junior year, his team re-emerged as legitimate conference opponent holding a respectable 6-7 record, including the big conference win over Delaware, their first conference victory with Richman. As the team starts off this season with a 1-0 record, the team plans to make the most of the season. When asked about Richman’s contributions as captain, teammate Leonardo Pires said, “Ari means a lot to the team, he always pushes us in practice and workouts. Always pumps us up before matches, and he is very organized and keeps us all on track. He’s a great person.” When asked about his personal relation with Richman, Pires simply stated, “He is one of the
Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Ricky Hendler (left), Beau Wills (center) and Ari Richmam (right) gather outside the Hofstra tennis courts.
nicest guys I’ve ever met.” Now that Richman is in his last season, he expressed a few things he has learned during his time at Hofstra, “A lot of people dwell on the idea that college doesn’t last forever and focus on that the last year. You should just focus on what is going to happen next. I want my teammates to
enjoy the tennis trips and the overall experience. Enjoy the student athlete lifestyle.” As Richman focuses on his future, his plans include graduate school, where he hopes to focus on sports management and sports administration, and of course play a little tennis too.
HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away
10/28
10/29
10/30
Home
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Volleyball
MEN’S SOCCER
@ University Of Delaware 7:00 P.M.
10/31 Friday
Wrestling
11/2
11/3
saturday
sunday
monday
@ Towson University 7:00 P.M.
Vs. Northeastern University 7:00 P.M.
VS. College of Charleston 7:00 P.M. Vs. Towson CAA Quarterfinals 1:00 P.M.
WOMEN’S SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY
11/1
Vs. College Of William & Mary 3:00 P.M.
vs. James Madison University 12:00 P.M. Vs. Lock Haven University 2:30 P.M.
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Men’s soccer battles the elements in conference win By JP Guzhnay and Anders Jorstad SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE AND STAFF WRITER
The Pride managed to defeat the Drexel Dragons 2-1 at home, but fell to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks 2-0 away on Saturday. Hofstra was seeking their second consecutive victory after their previous win over James Madison University, but failed in the attempt. After splitting the series, the Pride currently set themselves at 9-5-2 overall and 4-2 in Colonial Athletic Association standings. Hofstra holds the second place spot in the CAA standings with two conference matches left in the regular season. The Pride started it off, facing Drexel at home on Wednesday’s match that turned out to be intense as rain pounded the Hofstra Soccer Stadium. Head coach Richard Nuttall was delighted after watching his team take the win in the dying moments in a game with such harsh weather conditions. “The weather was the biggest factor. It was hard to clear our lines in the severe wind and it’s hard to play against that, but I thought we did well and we did what we have to do. [Hofstra] got the ball forward,” said Nuttall. The Pride started off strong, keeping early possession from the Dragons. Yet, it was Drexel that looked dangerous on the counter, recording eight corner kicks in the first half. The Pride broke the deadlock after 35 minutes, when Hofstra senior forward Maid Memic scored after sophomore Joseph Holland whipped in a cross from the left flank down the middle to give the Pride the 1-0 lead. It seemed as if Coach Nuttall’s men were going into the second half with the 1-0 lead, until referee Lee Suckle called for a hand ball in the penalty box. It was Drexel’s John Grosh, who converted his second goal of the season from the penalty spot sending both teams tied going into the second half. For most of the match, the Pride and the Dragons battled
it out looking for the midfield domination. But because of the ugly conditions, the wind and rain prevented both teams from playing the passing game they wanted to. Still, it was senior midfielder Elliot Firth who played fantastically on the center of the pitch. The English-born player was responsible for most of the interceptions for the team and led the transitions from defense to attack. Later that night, Nuttall described Firth`s performance as “outstanding.” “My man of the match was Elliot Firth, I though he was all over the field winning tackles, winning balls, winning headers and keeping everyone going,” said coach Nuttall. The Hofstra defense stepped up tremendously in the second half, surrendering one shot in the second period. Drexel’s offense failed to compete with the Pride in the second half as Hofstra shot the ball 10 times alone in the last half of the match. The only shot in the second half by Drexel produced a goal in the 49th minute, tying the game at one. John Grosh made the unassisted, game-tying shot. With only two minutes to spare, Memic came up clutch, scoring the game-winning goal in the 88th minute without any assistance. Hofstra goalkeeper Patric Pray had a solid night defending the net, allowing one goal but establishing two saves on the night to keep Hofstra on track to win the game. The Pride were unable to keep the winning streak Saturday and dropped its final conference road match to the CAA-leading UNCW Seahawks by a score of 2-0. This was the first time the Pride were shut out since Sept. 1. Hofstra came into the match winning seven of its last eight games and with an elite 4-1 record in conference play. Both teams were at a standstill in the first half as the Pride defense managed to keep the Seahawks scoreless, and both teams entered the second half with a scoreless tie. It wasn’t until the 68th minute when the Seahawks capitalized
on a Jaco VanCompernolle cross which led to a header by Brayden Smith for the first goal of the game. UNCW midfielder Jamie Dell would tact on the lead by knocking in his eighth goal of the season in the 74th minute, extending the lead to 2-0. The Seahawks’ offense controlled the momentum of the game with outshooting the Pride, five shots on goal to one. Pride Goalie Patrick Pray competed hard to keep Hofstra within the game for majority of the game with three saves on the night. But UNCW took advantage of the Pride’s lack of offense and forced Pray’s record to drop to his fourth loss on the season. Hofstra senior forward Maid Memic’s six-game goal streak came to an end in this match in a game where the offense was the real detriment to the team. Hofstra’s offense struggled to compete with the first place Seahawks with UNCW outshooting the Pride 8-5. The Pride only managed a single shot on goal for the entirety of the match, the other four were off target. This is an unusual trend for the squad seeing as the Pride are ranked third in the CAA in offensive efficiency with 1.44 goals per game. This was the first time the team had been shut out since Sept. 1. The loss set the Pride, who currently find themselves in second place, behind the Seahawks. The team will not have another shot at UNC-Wilmington unless they happen to face off against them in the playoffs. The Pride need to win the rest of their games, and UNCWilmington to lose one of its final matches, in order to claim first place in the conference standings. The team will attempt to find its offensive flow in the two remaining regular season matchups. The next matchup is a home game on Wednesday against Northeastern, starting at 7:00 p.m. Later in the week, the Pride will take on College of Charleston on Saturday at home at 7:00 p.m.
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle Danny Elliott comes down on the ball with a Dragon player right on his back. Elliott notched six shots on Wednesday night.
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle Maid Memic goes head-to-head with a Drexel defender. Memic scored the game winning penalty kick in the 88th minute on Wednesday.
Megan McGuire/ Hofstra Chronicle Elliott Firth battles the rain while taking possession of the ball. Coach Nuttall praised Firth’s play in Wednesday’s game, calling him the ‘man of the match’.
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October 28, 2014 •A 19
Wins give women’s soccer third seed in CAA tourney By Jeffrey Werner and Marco Meglio STAFF WRITERS
The Hofstra women’s soccer team ended the 2014 regular season with a high note, winning five out of their last six games. The last two matches ended well with back-to-back wins for the Pride. Leah Galton sparked the Hofstra offense over the weekend scoring four of the six goals in the two matchups. The Pride defeated Drexel University by a score of 2-1 and the University of Delaware by a score of 4-2. “We’re playing with a lot of confidence and heart right now and it could not come at a better time,” said head coach Simon Riddiough. Hofstra finished the season at 11-6-1 overall, and 6-2-1 in Colonial Athletic Association conference. The Pride clinched the third-place seed in the CAA tournament with their conference record, granting the team homefield advantage in the first round. Hofstra has performed at home this season, winning four of their last five games at the Hofstra Soccer Stadium. The Pride honored their seniors this past Sunday on the last regular season game by handing out plaques and celebrating the pregame ceremony with their parents. Senior Sam Scolarici
received a roaring applause when her name was called, signifying her successful career with Hofstra. Scolarici holds the all-time record in both points and goals scored. Other seniors such as Ingrid Moyer, Amber Stobbs, Lulu Echeverry, Erin Havard and Melissa Kress were also mentioned during the pregame ceremonies. Leah Galton and Sam Scolarici led the team on the field. Galton was the catalyst for the Pride, scoring three of the four goals. The Pride took an early 1-0 lead over the Fightin’ Blue Hens courtesy of Leah Galton. She soared up over the defense and headed the ball into the back of the net. The Pride defense performed well in the first half, allowing only one shot. Goalkeeper Kriederike Mehring managed to put up five saves on the day. The Hofstra offense exploded in the second half with three goals on 11 shots. Galton continued her stellar performance by adding another early second half goal. When asked about Galton’s performance postgame, head Coach Simon Riddiough said, “She’s at a different level… she makes me look good as a coach.” The Fightin’ Blue Hens could not contain Galton as she constantly weaved her way through
the defense and continued to be a major scoring threat. Delaware answered back with a goal of their own in the 69th minute but that did not stop the Pride. Hofstra retaliated two minutes later with senior star forward Sam Scolarici shooting a goal to extend the Pride’s lead to 3-1. Leah Galton would strike with the final dagger, netting her third of the game, insuring Hofstra’s lead at 4-1. Delaware cut the lead from 4-1 to 4-2 within the last two minutes of the game but the Pride secured the victory as the clock hit zero. On Friday’s game against the Drexel Dragons, Leah Galton supplied Hofstra’s victory over Drexel, assisting on the first goal and scoring the second. Once the game was underway, Drexel missed a crucial opportunity to strike first. The Dragons offense managed to break away from the defense, forcing sophomore goalie Friederike Mehring to leave an open net to play defense. The Drexel forward managed to beat Mehring and attempted to score but the shot missed wide. “In that situation, she was slightly off-time, and the kid went right around her,” said Riddiough. “However, she managed to put enough pressure to force the forward to miss.”
Chris Owens/The Chronicle On senior day, junior Leah Galton was the one to shine, notching a hat trick in the regular season finale for the Pride.
Chris Owens/ Hofstra Chronicle Sam Scolarici scored her final regular season goal as a Hofstra Pride athlete in Sunday’s win against Delaware.
After the missed shot, both teams stood 0-0 until the Pride took advantage of a scoring opportunity in the 28th minute of the first half. Galton crossed the ball to middle of the penalty box, then senior midfielder and forward Lulu Echeverry headed the ball into the back of the net for the first goal of the game. Hofstra’s offense controlled the game by outshooting Drexel 11-4 in the first half, as well as 19 on the night. The pressure from the Pride offense forced the Dragons to compete at a higher level. Drexel tried to play aggressively in order to keep up, but it backfired, leading to six fouls in the first period. One of those fouls resulted in a yellow card after Echeverry’s goal. Drexel’s forceful play continued to cause issues in the second half, leading to nine extra fouls and two more yellow cards. “They are a physical team,” said Coach Riddiough. “The physicality was up there. If you don’t come ready to battle and deal with it, they are going to run all over you. We were able to deal with and come away with a
crucial win.” Eight minutes into the second half, the Pride were able to extend their lead to 2-0. Junior midfielder and forward Jeannine Molleda centered a corner kick to Galton who headed the ball into back right corner of the goal. Drexel responded quickly after and cut the lead to one goal. Drexel forward Megan Hammaker shot the ball from outside the penalty box into the high right corner. The Dragons continued to put pressure on the Hofstra defense, forcing them to be on their toes and protect their goal while at the same time try to score an insurance goal. Hofstra did however, come out victorious. The Pride will take on Towson University next week to start the quarterfinal rounds of the CAA tournament.
Back Cover: Junior forward Leah Galton cradles to change direction towards the midfield in the match against University of Delaware.
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Chronicle Hats off to you! Leah Galton nets a hat trick in women’s soccer regular season finale Chris Owens/Hofstra Chronicle