The Hofstra Chronicle: October 31st, 2013 Issue

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THURSDAY october 31, 2013

KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935

One year later

Magdalene Michalik/The Chronicle Hurricane Sandy was one of the costliest hurricanes in history. Above: damage in Franklin Square in Oct. of last year.

Anniversary of Sandy Relief Fund

By Sean Mulligan staff writer

One year after Hurricane Sandy devastated the New York metro area, the Hofstra University Community Disaster Relief Fund (HCRDF) amassed a total of $106,000 after Hofstra matched the $50,000 donation goal.

HCRDF was created weeks

after Sandy struck to provide $500 to $1000 in aid to students and faculty who sustained damage to their homes, cars or property. The fund was financed through donations from alumni, staff and students.

Danielle Bowers, junior business major, applied for the funding program after receiving an email about it, and was apprecia-

tive that the fund helped her out.

“I mean, I didn’t expect anything, but I figured why not? And thankfully they did give us some money. We got the most of the grant, so we got the $1000, which was nice. We did have a considerable amount of damage,” said Bowers.

Bowers said that her home in South Shore had over three

feet of water. Her family was not offered FEMA funding.

“There was just water everywhere. Obviously $1000 isn’t that much to do many renovations, but we did use it. My dad had to get a new washer and dryer, and we had to replace all of the walls.

Obviously more money would have been more helpful, but you know any little bit counts,” said

Bowers.

In total, 113 people were given aid, 53 of which were students.

The average amount of aid given was nearly $940.

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Herbert honored at convocation

By Andrew Manning

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203 Student Center (516) 463-6921 Editor-in-Chief Samantha Neudorf

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Just as the Pantone color system characterizes different shades, the School of Communication is now officially distinguished differently at Hofstra, thanks to the founder of the Pantone Matching System and Hofstra alumni — Lawrence Herbert.

The newly named Lawrence Herbert School of Communication honored its esteemed namesake this past Wednesday with a convocation at the Student Center Theater and a reception shortly after at the Hofstra University Club. Generations of students and alumni greeted the Board of Trustees as they took the stage, which was adorned with the flags of all of Hofstra’s Schools.

Provost Herman Berliner presided over the ceremony, which included a welcome to the School’s “next chapter” by Janis Meyer, chair of the board, a mission statement by Evan Cornog, dean of the School of Communication, a background of the life and work of “Larry” Herbert by his friend “Stu” Rabinowitz, president of the University and closing remarks by Dr. Herbert himself.

Jim Tamburino, assistant director of Intermural and Recreational Sports at Hofstra, who came to the event mainly because of his passion for screenwriting, said he was very impressed with the event.

“I honestly didn’t want it to end as soon as it did,” said Tamburino.

Lawrence Herbert graduated from Hofstra in 1951 with a B.A. in biology and chemistry, joining Pantone Inc. following his military service in Korea. Though he started out as a temporary color matcher at Pantone, within

Managing Editor Sophia Strawser Business Manager Jake Nussbaum News Editors Magdalene Michalik Ehlayna Napolitano Entertainment Editor Katie Webb Sports Editor Sean Williams Assistant Sports Editor Mike Rudin @ Hofstra Editor Jana Kaplan Assistant @ Hofstra Editor Isabela Jacobsen Editorial Editor Jacquie Itsines Photo by Victoria Espinoza Lawrence Herbert spoke during the School of Communication Naming Ceremony in the Student Center Theater on Wednesday afternoon.

six years he had bought the company and began developing the revolutionary color matching system he is best known for.

“It’s amazing that he was able to do all that in such a short time,” said Timothy Lin, a junior studying Video/TV and Business.

“It’s hard to think that’s possible.”

Hebert was described by Cornog as one of the “founding fathers” of the modern age of visual communication. According to President Rabinowitz, naming a building after someone is the

highest honor a university can bestow.

“He seemed like a great guy, very inspiring to listen to,” said Amanda Donato, a junior rhetoric major.

Matt Sobnosky, a professor of public speaking, also liked the convocation.

“He spoke very eloquently. I enjoyed listening to what he had to say very much,” Sobnosky said.

Herbert’s humor and charm captivated the audience as

he gave out pieces of wisdom regarding the importance of communication. Though flattered by the remarks of his colleagues, he remarked that the entire experience was humbling and joked that he had little more to add about himself after they had all gone on “ad nauseam” about him.

He instead spent his time praising the School of Communication and expressing his desire to see it become the best in the country.

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Lawrence Herbert:

Alumnus, innovator and Hofstra donor

By Victoria Espinoza

special to the chronicle

This past September marked the end of the Dempster era of Hofstra’s School of Communication and the beginning of Lawrence Herbert.

The school has officially been renamed the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.

Herbert has been an active Hofstra alumnus since he graduated in 1951, and now his biggest contribution yet is underway as he seeks to improve and modernize the School of Communication.

Lawrence Herbert graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in biology and chemistry.

After graduating, Herbert stayed connected with Hofstra by serving on the Board of Trustees as vice chairman from 1982 to 1986.

He was continually honored by Hofstra and received multiple awards including the Alumni Achievement Award, the Alumnus of the Year Award and the Distinguished Service Award. These awards highlighted Herbert’s service to Hofstra, his career achievements and his success in his fields of study, respectively. Out of over 125,000 alumni worldwide, Herbert has proven his talent by achieving multiple alumni awards. Herbert was also honored this past year at the 17th Annual Hofstra Gala.

President Stuart Rabinowitz spoke highly of Herbert at the School of Communications Naming Ceremony on Wednesday, saying that Herbert changed the way the world communicates.

“He is instrumental in helping Hofstra become the world class university it is today, and his donation sends the message that at Hofstra the best is yet to come,” said Rabinowitz.

Outside of Hofstra, Herbert has achieved great success with Pantone Inc., a world-renowned authority in color and printing.

Photo by Victoria Espinoza

Stuart Rabinowitz and Lawrence Herbert celebrated the renaming of the School of Communication on Wednesday.

“He is instrumental in helping Hofstra become the world class university it is today, and this donation sends the message that at Hofstra, the best is yet to come.”

Pantone also provides colormatching systems for everyone, from designers and retailers to manufacturers. Herbert started out as a temporary color matcher

and became the owner, chairman and chief executive officer of the company in just six years.

He has been given many prestigious awards

because of his success at Pantone, including the Power of Printing Award in 1995 by the Association of the Graphic Arts.

Herbert has also been inducted

into the New Jersey Advertising Hall of Fame for his work and he has been awarded the Gold Medal from Britain’s Institute of Printing.

Dean Evan Cornog of the School of Communication believes that Herbert was revolutionary when it comes to color, describing how we now live in an age of visual communication.

“Herbert is absolutely one of the founding fathers in the age of communication,” Cornog said.

Apart from his professional work, Herbert has also been recognized for his involvement with multiple organizations and causes. Herbert and his wife Michelle have a strong appreciation for ballet. They are supporters of the Miami City Ballet as well as the New York City Ballet, where Herbert serves on the board. Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani appointed Herbert to the City of New York Cultural Advisory Board. Former Governor George Pataki gave Herbert a seat on the New York State Council on the Arts.

Herbert is now focusing on graphics in communications at Hofstra.

“Graphics actually came first in communication, look back to what cavemen were doing to talk with one another – they were drawing pictures,” Herbert said.

Although Herbert said that he does not desire an administrative role at Hofstra, Herbert, with a design partner from Brussels, has created an entirely new look for the School of Communication.

Renovations will begin in the near future. He said he would like to make sure that students are getting the best education possible while also having access to the most up-to-date technology.

“I may even sit in on a few classes,” Herbert said.

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Hofstra provides aid to families Continued from a1 Members of the qualification committee for the fund believed that the money given was helpful for victims.

Ben Vogt, HCRDF committee member and executive director for major gifts, wanted to make sure that members of the Hofstra community were taken care of after the storm hit Long Island.

“It was something to help the students, to help the faculty members, and the administration and other full-time employees just a little bit to get back on their feet,” said Vogt.

Students and faculty applied for aid by filling out an application that asked for a detailed description of their situation, how damaged their property was and a list of other agencies that were providing aid. Applicants also had to include pictures of the

damage inflicted on their property to ensure the legitimacy of their claims.

After applications were submitted, a committee comprised of Hofstra staff and faculty discussed whether an applicant should be given the amount requested on their application.

“This group that I was a part of was responsible for looking over the documentation, making sure everything was legitimate and then giving a recommendation of how much money a person should get. Most of the time, whatever they asked for under the $1000 limit, we were able to provide,” said Vogt.

The committee also included, Evelyn Suber-Miller, Elizabeth Venuti, Dolores Friedrich, Jennifer Skorzawski-Ross and Lisa Ross.

Sandy was the second costliest hurricane in United States history.

Photo by Sean Mulligan Damage was extensive in Massepequa the morning after Hurricane Sandy swept through last year.

SGA WEEKLY WRAP UP Compiled by Nico Machlitt

• The Hearing Act was passed. The Club Relations chair will now have the authority to investigate any charges involving clubs and/or its members who, while acting under auspice of their club duties or within their meetings or allocated office space, fail to uphold their club constitution, the Student Government Association policies or university policies.

• On Nov. 11, SGA will hold a program called SGA on the Corner. This program will involve SGA members asking students around campus various questions about how SGA can help improve the school. The questions will include what ideas or initiatives students have for SGA in the future and what students want SGA to advocate for.

• SGA passed legislation reinforcing that SGA does not fund tax for appropriations. Clubs can talk to their program advisors if they would like things to be tax-free.

•When amending the SGA constitution, the amendments need to be passed by the Senate before the constitution is permanently changed.

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Hubbard urges student political activism

By Tyrice Hester

special to the chronicle

In order to help improve the United States’ current economic crisis, students must become more involved in politics.

Glenn Hubbard addressed the Hofstra community Monday morning about the nation’s current rising budget deficit as a part of the Distinguished Lecture series.

Lectures for this series are held five times a year and are open to the Hofstra community only.

The country’s current state of economic crisis, predicted by Hubbard, will continue to affect the Unites States economy and eventually reach schools and students.

“We no longer live in a world that can match its debt,” said Hubbard.

In the past, Hubbard has served as deputy assistant to the

United States Treasury, consultant to the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has written over 100 scholarly articles, and is the author of three textbooks. He is currently the dean of Finance and Economics at the Columbia University Business School.

Zack Wolpoff, a freshman finance major, agreed with Hubbard’s incentive.

“We have a right to vote and we should use it,” Wolpoff said.

“We should vote for politicians who want to change the direction America is going in. It is so important to be aware of what is going on.”

Hubbard’s address touched on an array of topics, most of which can be found in “Balance: The Economics of Great Power from Ancient Rome to Modern America,” a book he co-wrote with Tim Kane. The content

incorporates issues like economic power and the association with government overstretching. A history of the accomplishments and failures of domestic and foreign finance and advice on how to reform the nation’s debt by specifying spending and adjusting revenue were also covered.

Hubbard’s analysis validates that fiscal and political issues are responsible for the cause of the current nation’s decline. Budget failure on behalf of government and political officials allow social programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security to accrue a deficit that is not entirely capable of being covered.

“By accomplishing a specific spending limit,” Hubbard proposed, “raising our budget or lowering spending, we can make strides to restore our economy.

To change the game you must change the rules. I worry about

the younger people. I worry about my children, and what students have to ask themselves is what the government can do for them.

What do these issues mean for the future of education costs?”

Hubbard is not alone in his concerns. Dr. Richard Himelfarb, associate professor of political science, agrees with these sentiments.

“When we hit the proverbial wall, we are going to have to make some major decisions,” Himelfarb said. “Middle class programs eat up our expenditure. Taxes will rise significantly and benefits will be cut. It won’t be gradual. What this means is these problems will fall into the lap of the younger generation.

The burden of fixing this will become their responsibility.”

Hubbard’s parting advice to students, who he believes have a hard time grasping fiscal prob-

lems due to economists who fail to provide clarity, is to be politically active.

“It doesn’t matter what party you associate yourself with.

Getting involved is key,” Hubbard said.

The Distinguished Lecture Series aims to inform and influence the Hofstra community. Richard Guardino, the Vice President of Hofstra’s Business Development Center coordinates the program. The selections of key note speakers are chosen based on a variety of motives.

“We try to bring the nation’s most powerful and influential people to the students,” said Guardino. “We hope to give students a chance to interact with accomplished and informed individuals in hopes that they will benefit from them.”

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano On Oct. 23, a student reported that an ID and a pair of RayBan sunglasses were missing from a seat in Breslin Hall where they were left for a short period of time while the student was away.

A student’s iPhone was left on a table at Bar Social on Oct. 24. NCPD responded and a police report was filed.

An RA in Suffolk Hall reported smelling an odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms.

On Oct. 24 PS responded and found marijuana residue in the room. Summonses were issued to three students.

A loud party was reported in Estabrook Hall on Oct. 24. PS responded and found 10 people and an open bottle of alcohol in the room. The two residents were issued summonses.

A PSO observed a smokefilled vehicle containing three people on Oct. 25. Upon inquiry, a grinder and two glass pipes were discovered in the vehicle.

The individuals were identified as a Hofstra student and two non-students. The student was issued a summons and the two

non-students were banned from campus.

On Oct. 25, a student reported that an object was thrown through a window in Hammer Lab, breaking the window. A search was conducted, which proved negative and a work order was filed for the damage.

A PSO saw a non-student attempting to enter the party through an exit in Hofstra USA on Oct. 26. The non-student was escorted to the HIC, where he then attempted to run. A different PSO stopped him and returned him to the HIC, where he was then banned from campus without further incident.

Four men were observed in a parked vehicle on Oct. 26 by a PSO, who smelled marijuana through the open windows. One student was issued a summons and the three non-students were banned from campus.

An RSR in the NassauSuffolk complex reported on Oct. 26 that a non-student tried to get into the complex without presenting proper ID. When asked for ID, the non-student began to

scream at the RSR. The resident he was attempting to visit then came out and also began yelling at the RSR. The non-student was banned from campus.

A Student Center manager saw a student remove two items from Dutch Treats without paying for them on Oct. 26. The student was issued a summons.

On Oct. 26, a faculty member reported that an iPad was removed from a vehicle parked next to Gittleson Hall.

PS responded to Tilburg House on Oct. 27 after a report of marijuana being smelled. Upon arriving, PSOs discovered an unconscious male non-student.

NCPD transported the student to NUMC and the resident was issued a summons for the actions of the guest.

NUMC requested a transcript of a student on Oct. 27. PS responded and it was discovered that the person it was needed for was not a student. This person was then banned from campus.

On Oct. 27, a student reported that a car parked in Suffolk lot

was discovered to have footprints and scratches all over it when its owner arrived. Police assistance was declined.

A student reported that on Oct. 28, after hosting a party at his off-campus residence, he discovered that his MacBook, iPad, Hofstra ID card and driver’s license were all missing.

Hempstead Police were notified and responded to file a report.

A student being visited by her friend became rude on Oct. 28, prompting the other student to leave. However, upon realizing that she had forgotten her license, the latter returned to retrieve it. The hostile resident then became verbally abusive.

She was issued a summons.

SCS reported that on Oct. 18 a student downloaded copyrighted information. The student was issued a summons.

A PSO saw a student trying to enter CV Starr after it had closed on Oct. 28. After requesting a ride, the student was told to ride the night shuttle. The student then became verbally abusive.

The student was issued a sum-

mons and then directed to the night shuttle for a ride home.

On Oct. 29, a Hofstra tow truck reported putting an immobilizer on a student vehicle parked in a faculty spot. When the tow truck driver returned, the boot and the car were both gone.

A summons will be issued to the student.

A vehicle failed to stop at an entry gate and swipe to get in on Oct. 29. The vehicle was stopped and instructed to swipe.

The driver then became verbally abusive with the PSO and was issued a summons.

Key PS- Public Safety PSO- Public Safety Officer RA- Resident Assistant HIC- Hofstra Information Center NCPD- Nassau County Police Department RSR- Resident Safety Representative NUMC- Nassau University Medical Center SCS- Student Computing Services

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O ve r h e a rd @ H o fst ra Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In Monroe: Girl: She probably doesn’t even have a vagina anymore.

In Barnard: Guy: It’s time to get this party started!

Girl: No, it’s time for class.

In the Student Center: Girl 1: What are you being for Halloween?

Girl 2: I was thinking on being a maid, but then I realized, sluts are so last year.

In Breslin: Guy 1: Are you gonna eat that?

Guy 2: No, do you want it?

Guy 1: Hell no. I was gonna say, throw that out before I vomit.

In Hagedorn: Girl: Sometimes I wonder why I want to be a teacher.

In Bits & Bytes: Guy: Want to see me snort pretzel salt?

Girl: Doesn’t that make you eat people’s flesh?

Guy: No, that’s bath salts.

In Au Bon Pain: Guy 1: I’m so happy they finally serve eggwhites.

Guy 2: I think that’s the most masculine thing you’ve ever said.

In Roosevelt: Girl 1: Maybe we should take the stairs today.

Girl 2: Maybe we should also drive with our feet.

In Herbert: Girl: I want to be the next Giuliana Rancic.

Professor: Ew, no you don’t.

Outside Cafe’ On The Quad: Girl 1: I want a pumpkin spice latte.

Girl 2: I want a caramel mocha.

Girl 3: I want you both to shut the f*** up.

On Blue Beetle: Guy: You were grilling your bagel? How hard?

On The Unispan: Guy: Is it because I’m not attractive enough?

Girl: No, it’s because you’re too attractive.

In Breslin: Guy: I have an idea: let’s not go to the bar on Halloween and go trick-or-treating instead.

Girl: Let’s not and say we did.

In Au Bon Pain: Guy: I now understand why they burned witches at the stake.

In Bits & Bytes: Girl: Newsflash Walter Cronkite, I can believe it’s not butter.

In Student Center: Girl: Wait, are we ying and yang?

On Blue Beetle: Guy: There was a study showing that Oreo’s are just as addicting as cocaine. I’ve tried both, and I don’t think either are addicting.

We’re always listening......

An international student’s first Halloween party

By Koromone Koroye SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Four and a half years in America and I had never attended a proper Halloween party until last weekend (I know, I know, but I only went to IHOP for the first time last year; that’s worse.) My friend was throwing a party, and much to my initial dismay, she absolutely insisted everyone dressed up in costumes.

I never really understood the giant fuss behind Halloween.

I mean I understand it’s for kids and there’s a joy that comes with dressing up and banging on people’s doors asking for candy.

I understand the children enjoy being fawned over.

But as a grown woman, I couldn’t really wrap my head

around spending time and money buying a complicated outfit just because I want to be a pirate or a Disney princess. And don’t even get me started on all the make up people tend to pile on. I ended up buying oversized Minnie Mouse ears and that was it for my little contribution to the Halloween community.

On my arrival to the party the

decorations in the living room, walls covered in cobwebs and spiders , more pumpkins and the lights were dimmed to make the whole “Halloween scary atmosphere”. My friend went as Pocahontas and her boyfriend was an Indian chief. There was actually another Minnie Mouse in the house along with a couple of cat women and someone even had on an Obama mask on.

Interesting.

Overall, even though Halloween isn’t a holiday we celebrate or enjoy in Nigeria, I did have fun at the party. And just in case you’re wondering, it wasn’t a giant culture shock for me.

“I never really understood the giant fuss behind Halloween.” front door was decorated with a rather scary looking carved out pumpkin heads and cobwebs.

Of course.

The kitchen table was overflowing with bowls of sweets and chocolate bars; it was a very trick-or-treat friendly environment. There were more

Photo by Koromone Koroye Koro got to see Halloween party decorations for the first time this year.

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How to stay warm on Halloween

By Isabela Jacobsen ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

It seems like the weather went from breezy to freezing overnight. Is anyone else worried they might freeze to death in their Halloween costume this year? Last year was not so cold out, but it seems like it’s been quite chilly lately. It’s impossible to stay warm in those cute and tiny store-bought costumes, so I’ve thought of three warm Halloween costumes inspired by some popular women.

We’ve had our in-betweenseason days, but it’s officially time to load up on the coats and scarves. To celebrate the new Halloween episode of Pretty Little Liars, my first costume is the character “Red Coat.”

For all you non-PLL fans,

before the Halloween episode, we don’t know much about this character except her blonde locks and reoccurring signature red coat. I have an old red coat from Forever 21 that has been waiting to make an appearance this fall. It’s perfect for the character, plus it’s so warm. Pair this up with some leggings and boots, wave your hair and trace the crease of your eyes with red eye shadow.

Smudge the red eye shadow to your bottom lashes – this will really stand out with black eyeliner. Add some lip gloss, start acting shady at a party and you’re officially “Red Coat.”

Next up is the one and only Katniss Everdeen, definitely a good costume for a cold night – this girl has to stay warm if she wants to survive the

Hunger Games! Also, she’s super easy to dress up as and you’ll need very little makeup.

Leggings, brown boots and some kind of dark jacket will do the trick. Don’t forget her signature braid! For makeup, go for the neutral colors, nude lipstick and mascara with no eyeliner. May the odds be ever in your favor.

Lastly is the elegant Kate Middleton. Who doesn’t want to be a princess for Halloween? Her outfits are very fashionable and sophisticated, which is perfect for cold weather – a cute peacoat will do the trick or even a pretty dress with a blazer and tights. Straighten your hair and curve your ends inwards with a straightener for that royalty look. You can wear dark eye shadow, but keep it very minimal. Top it

Photo by Isabela Jacobsen Isabela shows us how to make cute costumes warm.

off with rosy cheeks and light pink lipstick. Maybe you’ll find your own Prince William at the party!

All these looks are not only warm and comfy, but

also very easy to do. So, if you don’t know what to be for Halloween, you can be one of these awesome ladies – and you won’t catch a cold, either!

Dorm Room Dish: Halloween on Pinterest

By Janet Lee SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Once the season changes from summer to fall, the main talk on Hofstra’s campus is, “What are you going to be for Halloween?” Well, that time

For people who do not have special plans for Halloween, you should check out Pinterest’s Halloween pins.

It offers so many simple and creative recipes so you can enjoy your favorite spooky sweets without making you

“[Pinterest] offers so many simple creative recipes, so you can enjoy your favorite spooky treats without feeling too guilty.”

is finally here. It is the perfect time to scare others, dress up (and not be judged), attend Halloween parties and eat as many Halloween candies as you want without feeling guilty.

feel too guilty. And the best part is, you can make them in your dorm.

Here are some recipes: The first recipe is the easiest and perfect for a scary movie night with your

roommates. All you need is a bag of popcorn, a bag of pretzels, and a bag of Halloween themed mini M&M’s or your favorite chocolate!

Once you have all the necessary ingredients, grab a bowl and toss it all in, mix the three components and enjoy.

It is the best way to get the salty and sweet sensation at the same time. You can even find all the three things on campus at Bits & Bytes or the Student Center!

For those people who are not the best bakers, this next recipe is just for you.

For this recipe, you will need a plastic knife, a package of Nutter Butters or vanilla cream sandwich cookies, frosting and chocolate chips. Once you have all the ingredients, open all of the packages and lay them out. Once you have done

that, grab the plastic knife and a cookie. Scoop a generous amount of frosting and spread it, covering 3/4 of the cookie.

Finally, add two chocolate chips eyes at the top of the cookie and you have a spooky ghosts!

Now, this recipe is a perfect way to have dinner and bonding time with your roommates.

You will need: • 16x11 baking sheet • 1 tablespoon of olive oil • 1 pound of pizza dough • 3/4 cup of jarred tomato sauce • 8 ounces of sliced mozzarella cheese • 10 olive slices Step 1: Preheat the oven to 475ºF. Step 2: Brush the olive oil onto the baking sheet.

Step 3: Press down on the

dough and stretch the dough evenly so that it fits onto the baking sheet.

Step 4: Spread the tomato sauce over the dough.

Step 5: Bake the dough for about 15 minutes until the bottom of the dough is golden brown.

Step 6: Using your creativity, cut out silhouettes of ghosts from the slices of mozzarella cheese.

Step 7: Top the pizza with the ghost shaped cheese and bake again for another 5 minutes.

Step 8: Place the slices of olives on each piece of cheese for the eyes Step 9: Let the pizza cool for a few minutes and ENJOY! Happy Halloween!

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Man on the Unispan

what are you dressing up as for halloween?

“An Army girl.”

Amanda Himelfarb, Freshman

“I don’t celebrate Halloween.”

Adrian McKenzie, Sophomore

“Police officer.”

Sharleys Leszczuk, Sophomore

“Cop and also a pimp and a sailor.”

Chloe Duwe, Freshman

“I don’t celebrate Halloween.”

Manfred Jean-Louis, Sophomore

“It’s my first Halloween here. I’m not celebrating.”

Ziwei Wu, Graduate

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And the award for Best Dressed goes to...

By Amanda Palomino STAFF WRITER

Name: Alicia Springer Year: Sophomore Describe your style: “Simple, carefree, classy and comfortable.”

Where do you shop: “Brandy Melville, H&M, Target and Urban Outfitters.”

Name: Lisa Ercolano Year: Sophomore Describe your style: “Edgy, comfortable, bold- I’m vibrant.”

Where do you shop: “H&M, Target, American Apparel and Urban Outfitters.”

Name: Alyson Papas-Kirk Year: Freshman Describe your style: “Casual, elegant and kick-ass.”

Where do you shop: “Consignment and thrift stores.”

By Lauren Wolfe SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Name: Jesse Tabansi Year: Sophomore Describe your style: “I like to wear...sweaters and jackets. I wear whatever fits my persona.”

Where do you shop: “Massimo Dutti and Urban Outfitters.”

Name: Shannon Dixon Year: Sophomore Describe your style: “I love the color of my boots and [when] they give me a little height.”

Where do you shop: “Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, and Macy’s.”

Performance art by Justin Maceira in his gallery on Monday, October 28th.

Photos and spread by Che Sullivan

“Nightmares� exhibit by sophomore Justin Maceira in Calkins Hall.

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“New York” photo series transforms perspective

By Katie Webb Arts & Entertainment Editor

People are rushing by on the streets of New York City.

Emerging from a subway stop on 66th, Alex Cassetti is a part of the fast paced throng. He’s running five minutes late and his friend is holding a heavy iron gate open for him, trying to hurry him along.

Instead, he stops. He quickly focuses the camera habitually nestled around his neck, and takes a photo.

ever using Photoshop gimmicks, he uses reflections to create intriguing visuals. One image emphasizes a puddle mirroring a neon sign reading “tavern,” but the letters are reversed and partially cut off, making the image appear like a far off place with a foreign language.

Another image that plays with perception in his collection is a simple cloud of smog on a city street covering passersby.

“My dad describes it as 1930s Great Depression soup kitchen

Photo by Alex Cassetti Photo taken in New York City using reflections to change perspective

People are wont to get through the day by just going through the motions. Instead of just getting through a moment, Cassetti captures them.

“If people can start realizing what kind of world they are living in, and what they’re walking past everyday, and if they can see it through my photography I think I did my job,” said Cassetti.

Cassetti, a sophomore photography major has remarkably only been shooting for a year. He is debuting his “New York” photo series at the FORM gallery.

“I use reflections so that people can start looking. If I’m walking in the city and I’m with my friends, they’re walking, but I’m looking in the window. I’m looking at the reflection of the thing across the street,” said Cassetti.

Manipulating perception without

line, because it’s very film noir.

Little do you know that a Louis Vuitton store is right there (behind the cloud) on 56th and Lexington,” said Cassetti.

The work is one of Cassetti’s many black-and-white shots in the series. The illusion he creates taking the viewer to a different time from a modern location is impressive.

His work goes further than transforming the everyday. It reveals the unnoticed.

An elderly woman slumped over a shopping cart is an eerily familiar image to most city dwellers. It’s also a sight most choose to avert their eyes from. In stark contrast, Cassetti’s portrait of the homeless woman is intimately aware.

“The rest of my portfolio keeps a very comfortable distance, it’s

not intrusive. But this almost feels intrusive which makes it much more personal, and powerful,” said Cassetti.

The objects in the photo, a crate, paper cups and a newspaper, are sharply in focus.

Yet, the woman’s Photo taken in New York City of homeless woman belongings don’t overshadow her.

The lines under izing. Only after carefully analyzher heavy eyes are softened. A ing the hypnotic image can the street light gently rests on her viewer find Cassetti: a silhouetted forehead. Cassetti shows her as arm and faint camera lens. a vulnerable woman, not a specThe photographer’s concept tacle or an eye sore as society of his own image, him fading would see her. into the back only faintly visMany of Cassetti’s photos com- ible in his own art, suggests a bine his style of showcasing the humble nature. His unwaverunseen and playing with perspec- ing willingness to compromise tive. This can specifically be seen his own personal attention for in Cassetti’s photo titled “Self uniform aesthetic is unique and Portrait” which is featured as the refreshing. cover of the A&E section.

Cassetti’s collection also As conceptually interesting as exhibits a personal touch. The it is compositionally attractive, the New York theme extends to a self-portrait requires a thoughtfew photos from upstate, locaful viewing. Deeply layered with tions near his hometown outside subway mirrors and strangers Ithaca. reflections, the piece is mesmerThe area is “a lot of farmland,

Photo by Alex Cassetti

wineries and lakes” a beautiful nature escape contrasting the concrete covered city streets.

One Ithaca photo features an Amish man working in the fields, an image Cassetti got by running up to the man and asking him to stop when he spotted him out one day. The photographer is always looking for moments to capture.

The artist is also going to have his work published in December in Creative Quarterly, an art and design journal.

Form Gallery is located at Calkins 117 and Cassetti’s show debuts on Monday, November 4.

Photo by Alex Cassetti Photo taken in New York City behind subway gate as Cassetti rushed to class

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October 31, 2013 • B 3

“Blue is the Warmest Color”:

youthful liberation and sex controversy

By Muhammad Muzammal Columnist

“The Counselor”: unbearable screenplay, Fastbender redeeming

By Ohad Amram Columnist

Any film enthusiast or avid movie-goer would anticipate that a film directed by Ridley Scott, with an all-star cast led

by Michael Fassbender, has the potential to be a cinematic masterpiece. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be any further from the truth in “The Counselor.” The film’s downfall is the result of Cormac McCarthy’s debut as a screenwriter.

In his novels, McCarthy’s existential themes and provoking prose work effectively. In fact, two of his previous novels that were adapted for the screen, “The Road” and “No Country for Old Men,” display some of the grimmest and most realistic themes portrayed through cinema. That said, McCarthy is a novelist. He is no screenwriter.

It becomes evident within the first twenty, daunting minutes of “The Counselor” that McCarthy wrote the script as a novel. The structure, or rather the lacking structure, of the script leaves the audience frustrated, and more than anything, bored stiff.

In the opening the film, we are introduced to a man known only as the Counselor (Fassbender).

He is understood to be a defense lawyer who has accidently involved himself in the Mexican drug cartel. After he has been advised by perplexed associate Reiner (Javier Bardem) to steer clear of the situation, we are introduced to yet another mysterious and half-cooked character named Westray (Brad Pitt).

Westray appears to be on the other end of the drug trafficking in

which the Counselor has involved himself. Laura (Penelope Cruz) is the Counselor’s fiancee and Malkina (Cameron Diaz) is believed to be Reiner’s girlfriend.

The brief encounters of these six under-developed characters accompanied by the lack of plot, makes this movie-going experience seem like a chore.

The plot isn’t presented until about an hour into the film, and even then it doesn’t seem to work cohesively. Intimate moments shared between specific characters don’t amount to any sort of relationship or spawn any rooting interest between any of the characters.

The dialogue of the film is completely unrealistic. Characters speak in monologues that are so far detached from everyday language, viewers are taken immediately out of the film.

In the last half hour a drug lord speaks to Fassbender, explaining the ways of life in the most rhythmic and inconceivable manner.

The kingpin even incorporates uncharacteristically lofty, philosophical themes in his speech.

The viewers are far beyond suspending their disbelief.

McCarthy exhibits his usual obsession with graphic violence.

So much so that he believes this will make up for having no consistent plot or character development. He’s attempting to mimic the Coen Brothers (“No Country for Old Men” directors) detailoriented film style, but fails.

One of the most memorable scenes in “The Counselor,” however, doesn’t come from violence but is a scene that will undoubtedly remain embedded in your mind well after the film, and will

Less concerned with storytelling than with dramatic set pieces, director Abdellatif Kechiche’s “Blue Is the Warmest Color” follows its flawed protagonist, Adele (Adele Exarchopoulos) through a six-year period, where her relationship with her partner Emma (Lea Seydoux) is stretched to its limits.

The film begins with an overview of Adele’s life as a high school junior. She has girlfriends who gossip and are curious about boys. They push her to date Thomas, who constantly eyes her. But he isn’t her first love. After Adele’s breakup with Thomas she meets Emma, a believer in existentialism, the idea that a person is the sole controller of their life.

Emma’s passionate views on the existential philosopher Sartre impress and mesmerize Adele.

Hailing from a conservative middle-class lifestyle, Adele wants to be a teacher, while Emma strives to be a painter and receives support from her artistic parents, a high-class bunch. Both ladies connect through their differences and fall in love.

The largest controversy surrounding “Blue Is the Warmest Color” has been about its explicit sex scenes, which have been deemed pornographic and far too long. I will say that the scenes are unique in the sense that we don’t feel the characters’ love, but their erotic pleasure. The sequences are purposely structured to show the viewer each character’s youth. They are young, clueless kids who combine love with pleasure.

definitely have you talking about Diaz on the ride home from the theater.

The stunning visuals that director Ridley Scott brings to the table are some of the few redeeming qualities of the film, but they are not nearly enough to make up for what McCarthy’s screenplay lacks.

The film deepens into Adele and Emma’s lives, jumping six years ahead of their first encounter. Both characters have become what they wanted to be. Emma uses Adele as a nude model for her paintings, while Adele is a teacher, alone because of Emma’s busy career. Adele feels unloved and isolated. No feelings between them can measure to their sexual attraction. This is what leads to their downfall.

Emma realizes she cannot trust Adele, who has sex with another individual. When Emma tells Adele she doesn’t love her, Adele painfully replies, “I have no control,” contradicting Emma’s earlier study on existentialism. Adele and Emma cannot erase the past or go back – they have no control over what has happened. They both mature at this moment, realizing that there are some things in life they cannot force to their own liking.

As Emma fades away, the film’s focus is on a lost character in Adele. In a symbolic scene Adele swims into the crystal clear blue ocean and the camera films her from above. The reflection of her wet hair underneath the bright sun paint an Adele with blue hair and pale skin, physical

characteristics of Emma. Adele wants to be with Emma and has lost her mind so much that she wants to resemble her long-lost love. Instead, she has no one but herself.

The film is reminiscent of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “Last Tango in Paris” and “The Dreamers,” French movies that focused on the sex between their characters.

Like “Last Tango in Paris,” “Blue Is the Warmest Color” has its sexually-driven protagonists argue because of emotional distress.

“Last Tango in Paris” included a woman who wouldn’t publicly be seen with her older, unattractive sex partner. In “Blue Is the Warmest Color,” Adele never tells any friend about her homosexual relationship. “The Dreamers” also displays a wealth of youthful liberation, an idiosyncrasy of Adele and Emma’s personalities.

“Blue Is the Warmest Color” will either tantalize or shock audiences. It’s a controversial movie, especially built on audience voyeurism and the sexual exhibitionism of the two main leads. But, if you look past everything, you will experience a glorious and moving film, one that reflects the pain of losing a first love.

The endless establishing shots of desolate desert replicate the idea of “No Country for Old Men,” but it’s evident that McCarthy cannot replicate the way that the Coen Brothers adapted his novel. If nothing else, this should be a testament to the fact that not all writers are screenwriters.

One can only imagine how “The

Counselor” would have turned out if McCarthy had written it as a novel and it had been adapted by someone else.

If that had been the case, then Scott’s direction and Fassbender’s powerful performance would not have been trifled.

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Review Round-up

TV That

Matters: comical hits and misses

By John Thomas Columnist

The Pete Holmes Show So, I sat down on Monday at midnight to watch “The Pete Holmes Show” with a sort of unbridled enthusiasm that I hadn’t had for at least a couple of hours, and promptly fell asleep as the show began.

I was very sick and very tired –it had nothing to do with the content of the show – but the fact that it was Pete Holmes’ show made me feel like I had just slept through a fishing trip with my father when I woke up. Let that serve as an implicit – well I guess now it’s sort of explicit since I’m talking about it – disclaimer for the praise I’m about to heap on Pete Holmes, whose show I did watch in full the next day on the web.

First and foremost, the show was funny. Each segment hit me pretty well, even his monologue, although it was a little recycled. It’s a wonderful feeling to see an artist, or really anyone, truly enjoy their work without even a tad of hesitation as Holmes evidently does. That miracle doesn’t happen without encouragement. If the material wasn’t great, if the writers weren’t there or if his friends and mentors didn’t like the feel of it, Pete wouldn’t have been able to act in such a way. I think that’s important to note, because I think that such enthusiasm is sometimes assumed to be a mask for a subpar product and that is not the case here.

I think the main criticism I have of the show is that by far the best bit of the night, a sketch entitled “Ex-Men” that stars Holmes as Professor X firing Wolverine from his team, was released prior to the premiere. That was so disappointing to me. It’s not that I’m against a program putting their bits online, but it comes off as kind of lazy to me; it’s like they’re already reusing material for the very first sketch the show ever aired. I can, however, understand their reasoning as “Ex-Men” is such a fantastic sketch that it’s logical they would want to put it out there in advance. I think it’s worked. Just about everyone I know who likes comedy had seen the bit before the show aired.

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2 Broke Girls “2 Broke Girls” is my Nickelback. The show premiered when I was a junior in high school as I was beginning to really get into television criticism and fandom on the web. My favorite such blog, “TV Hangover,” blasted “2 Broke Girls” ceaselessly, and lampooning it became a regular part of my vernacular. Instead of calling someone a nasty name or something like that under my breath, I would whisper something like, “You ‘2 Broke Girls’-watching piece of trash,” under my breath. Alright, so I guess I called them names too, but it was coupled with a criticism of their television watching habits.

That being said – and this is something I’m not proud of – I never actually watched an episode of “2 Broke Girls” until a couple of nights ago. Now this doesn’t excuse my actions, but as it turns out my previously unconfirmed vitriol directed at the program turns out to be totally warranted now that I’ve actually seen it. Man, oh man, it’s so unapologetically bigoted. I say that because the characters will just say stereotypes – not intended to be jokes that hinge on a stereotype, nor jokes that make fun of a stereotype – just the stereotype itself expected to stand alone as a joke.

The worst part of all of this is that I’m sure the writers are a talented bunch of comics. On podcasts and the like, I’ve only heard good things about the people who work on the show, especially its co-creator Whitney Cummings. Thus, I’m obliged to assume that they aren’t bigots in their everyday life. That being said, they should still feel bad for parading this tripe in public. I mean, I know a few comics who are great people but just rely on stereotypes and such in their stand-up, writing off any criticism as being politically correct or not getting the joke. That’s ridiculous though, because through that frame of logic any joke would be funny as long as the person who told the joke thought so. The sad part is here: I have a hard time believing that anyone on this show really thought this episode was funny to begin with.

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“No Blues” – Los Campesinos!

I reached the height of my Los Campesinos! listening a few winters ago, a time in my life when their defeatist tales of love and death were relatable to the point that’s kind of embarrassing now. I had fell off of listening to them for a while until they began releasing tracks off of their most recent album, “No Blues.”

Following the relatively sparse arrangements of 2011’s “Hello, Sadness,” this album draws on their entire career to create a collection of songs that’s more surprising than I thought this band could be to me. Each song shows you something different and I’ve found myself allowing a place for Los Campesinos! in my listening rotation for the first time in a while.

If You Like: Catchy music, wallowing in self-pity

“Split” – Boy Crush, Starry Cat The Birdtapes label consistently puts out great releases and Starry Cat’s Boy Crush is no exception. Boy Crush, propelled by reverb and the insistent pop of a drum machine, echoes throughout the chamber of his obsessions***not sure about this**. Starry Cat, also Sam Ray of Julia Brown, uses this project to release the kind of music that only a kid who records music tapes but also loves Drake could make. Together, they make one of the best splits I’ve heard in a while, both sides complimenting one another in subtle ways. Also, if you buy it on vinyl, it featuress glow-in-the-dark ghosts on it and it’s very spooky.

If You Like: Julia Brown, lo-fi pop music

“Surfing Strange” – Swearin’ Swearin’ is the kind of band from whom you always want more. The grinding fuzz of guitars paired with female vocals edited low in the mix is set to compelling songwriting. Sonically, the band hasn’t changed that much from their self-titled debut album, but it’s hard to ask more of a band.

They’re good at what they do, and it’s fun to watch them do it.

It’s as simple as that.

If You Like: Waxahatchee, “punk music”

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EDITORIAL

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Night shuttle stops just short of perfection

By Victoria Neely Columnist

The concern for safety in the areas surrounding campus has caused Hofstra to re-evaluate its security standards and implement change accordingly. To many students, recent changes may not appear to make a difference, but in reality, the creation of the night shuttle, which loops around popular streets in Hempstead every night from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., has been a huge leap for the University.

It is good to give credit where credit is due. Hofstra has shown a true commitment to the safety of its students, both on and off

campus. Put yourself in the University administration’s shoes, and ponder how to prevent armed robberies, injuries and other dangers from harming students while they are off campus. It is

“... the creation of the night shuttle... has been a huge leap for the University.” an extremely nebulous task – but one that the night shuttle helps to alleviate.

Though, at first mention, the night shuttle did seem pointless – mostly due to doubts about how often students would actually utilize it, and whether it would benefit students who live on streets not included as stops in the regular route. After riding

it for the first time myself, I had conflicting opinions.

First, I noticed that there were only a few other students on the shuttle. I did not expect the bus to be packed with students eager to take advantage of a new Hofstra service, but I did expect a larger turnout. However, I did not stick around for the entire seven-hour shift, so it is not to say that the shuttle does not get busier during certain times of the night.

The shuttle’s GPS tracking system is well put-together. Your smartphone or Hofstra portal shows where the stops are, as well as the approximate times at which the bus will arrive at each stop. It appeared to be kept up to date, which was appreciated.

My only criticism of this aspect was that I did not know exactly

where I should have been waiting for certain stops. For instance, the Estabrook stop is not quite in front of Estabrook Hall; it is actually located on Hofstra Blvd., which is a little further out.

Looking at the map while walking toward the destination was the only way for me to figure out where the bus would be stopping.

I have faith that the shuttle can

will have the option to drink and drive, nor the risk of receiving a parking ticket.

As time goes on, and more students learn how easy it is to track the shuttle and use it instead of walking, the service’s popularity will surely grow. It is a safer alternative that more people should use to their advantage.

But establishing a night shuttle system is pointless if no one takes advantage of it. The service was made for our safety and convenience, so we should make the smart decision and use it.

“But establishing a night shuttle is pointless if no one takes advantage of it.” be useful for students traveling to houses near campus, or even for those going out at night. Plus, for students going to parties in the surrounding area, no one

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 31, 2013 • A13

Despite inflation decline, tuition is still too damn high

By Jennifer Sifferlen Columnist

The cost of higher education has been rising faster than the cost of everything else. In the last decade, public universities have “raised tuition and fees at almost three times the inflation rate,” according to John Hechinger of Bloomberg Businessweek.

The load of tuition payments has grown harder and harder for students and families to bear.

An Associated Press-Viacom poll suggests that the high cost of attendance is the biggest factor in the decision to forgo a college education or to drop out just shy of graduation.

The rate at which tuition

inflates, however, may be on the decline. Tuition for public colleges is seeing its “smallest rise in three decades, according to the annual College Board reports on trends in pricing and aid,” said The New York Times’ Tamar Lewin.

This slowing of tuition inflation could lead to an influx of public university applicants down the road, as incoming college students may flock to more economical education options. Thus, if this slow-down persists, private institutions may also be affected.

If incoming students start choosing public alternatives en masse, schools like Hofstra may be forced to adjust prices in order to stay competitive in the higher education market.

But these market-driven decreases would be unlikely to

“... the high cost of attendance is the biggest factor in the decision to forgo a college education...”

set in for some time. It could take years before the drop in applicants puts enough pressure on the administration to lower prices, or even to impede their gradual increase. Current students would be unlikely to see any changes during their time at Hofstra.

Just one year of slow-down could be too small to tell if a decline in tuition inflation will last.

While this may be the start of a new pattern of tuition trends, this year could be merely an outlier.

Whether or not the inflation decline endures, the affordability of higher education must be achieved. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, where even bachelor’s degrees might not be enough to get a foot in the door, a college education is key to social mobility. If an education is not attainable for all income brackets, the disparity of wealth in this country will only grow.

The sticker price of a school is not always what students end up paying out of pocket, how-

ever. Pell grants, assistance for low-income students, can offset tuition payments. Funding for the Pell grants has “declined in the last two years,” said Lewin.

Individual academic institutions can offset tuition costs as well. With merit- and needbased aid, some students end up paying prices far from the original.

Financial aid is an especially large factor in determining the true price of admission here at Hofstra.

According to the University’s website, an average of 80 percent of students qualify for some kind of financial aid.

Scholarships, though, do not change from year to year as tuition does. In this regard, one could argue that the true cost of admission is rising at that much

steeper of an incline. Financial aid packages are instrumental in offsetting cost, but outside scholarships may become increasingly more important in order to cover the rise in tuition.

A long-term decline in the rate of college tuition inflation would be welcome and long-awaited news, but one instance alone does not necessarily mean that a new pattern is emerging. This slowdown in the rise of public tuition costs is certainly not bad news—more affordable education options are always something to strive for—but it may very well have little to no impact on current Hofstra students.

“Whether or not the inflation decline endures, the affordability of higher education must be achieved.”

Mid-term germs

By Brian Stieglitz Columnist

As we reach the middle of autumn, we head into a time known for pumpkins, falling leaves and hay rides, but also also a time when everybody gets sick and spreads their viral germs all over campus.

Residential students live in the same close quarters, making it so easy for germs to spread. Those germs are then carried all throughout campus – from common areas to classrooms to club meetings to dining halls. This raises the question: should we keep up with our normal schedules when we’re sick, even when there is such a high risk of infecting fellow students and faculty?

There is a line between keeping up with your studies and commitments and putting yourself in unnecessary situations that could spread disease. It may seem obvious, but if you try to stick out your sickness, you are not only potentially making your cold, flu etc. worse, but you are potentially spreading it as well.

It is wrong for sick students to take no action is protecting the people around them from getting sick. Communication is imperative and lets others know that you have their best interest in mind.

There is no need to hide in your room from all of society when you’re feeling ill, but you should at least make efforts to prevent your sickness from spreading.

At the same time, students should not let sickness stop them from fulfilling their normal responsibilities; they should just be smart about it.

Let your professors, club advisors and coaches know if you are not feeling well so that they understand that you are not just slacking off, and they can work with you to find a solution. If you’re part of a sport, dress warm for practice. If you are in a club, only attend the most important meetings. Adjust your routine based on how you feel, and don’t feel bad if you must take time off to get better.

Have an opinion? E-mail us at editorials@thehofstrachronicle.com.

Illustration by Matt Subrizi

A 14 • October 31, 2013

SPORTS

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Men’s basketball: Things are looking up

By Chronicle Staff The Hofstra men’s basketball team is in a bizarre place after last year’s scandal-plagued season. After four prominent players were found to have stolen laptops, iPods and other electronics, all four were subsequently expelled from the University. One of the players, freshman Jimmy Hall, was arguably the best player on the team up until his expulsion.

The team struggled to a 7-25 record, regularly getting trounced by non-conference teams and familiar regional foes alike. Taran Buie, the shooting guard who led the team in scoring, is gone.

David Imes, the versatile forward, and Stevie Mejia, starting point guard, have graduated. Head coach Mo Cassara was fired. At the end of last year, the Pride team had five players who will be seen again this year, and one of those, Adam Savion, was not a scholarship athlete.

Enter Joe Mihalich, head coach at Niagara for fifteen years with a strong track record of performance and integrity, two badly needed qualities for this new Hofstra team. He hopes to bring an up-tempo focus, intending to concentrate on fast attacks, aware transitions, and an aggressive defense. He brings two players from his old school in Juan’ya Green and Ameen Tanksley, two guards that have to sit out this year because they are transfers.

Due to Green, Tanksley and fellow transfer Brian Bernardi, the Pride only has ten eligible players for the year.

Expectations for the team are low. Within the conference, Towson University is expected to be a powerhouse. Drexel, College of Charleston and Delaware are also supposed to contend for a title. Meanwhile, Hofstra has been predicted by coaches and media in preseason polls to be headed for last in the conference, with no players expected to make the first or second all-conference teams.

But while the overall outlook may seem bleak for the Pride, there is definitely potential within the team.

players to watch Stephen Nwaukoni, a senior forward at 6-foot-8, will be a leader on the court for the Pride.

After averaging 6.8 points and 7.9 rebounds last season, Nwaukoni should play big minutes for Hofstra this year as one of the few big men on a relatively undersized team. His ability to grab rebounds helps a team that may find boards hard to come by.

Junior Moussa Kone, a fellow forward who hopes to make the jump from helpful role player to prominent post presence, joins Nwaukoni in the backcourt. The Bronx native is known for his high-percentage shot selection, with a career field goal percentage of .565. He can block shots, work defensively and contribute offensive firepower. While Kone may not be a star for the Pride, he should be a very strong contributor on both ends of the court.

Jordan Allen is a redshirt sophomore who plans on adding a frenetic defensive pace to the Pride – his 29 steals were good for second on the 2012–13 team.

The forward’s offensive game is a work in progress, but there are plans to see last year’s 5 points per game rise as the new season commences.

Dion Nesmith is a graduate transfer out of Monmouth University, where he averaged 8.4 points a game. His experience will help the Pride out in the otherwise youthful guard positions, and the versatility he provides will lend depth to the entire team.

key players lost Stevie Mejia played the most minutes per game of any Hofstra player last year, racking up an average of 34.3 mpg as the starting point guard. He scored nearly 12 points per game, and his aggressive ballhawking on defense led to a whopping 63 steals. Mejia’s strengths often fed his weakness, as his caroming style of play led to many missed shots (he was only good at a .365 rate from the field) and turnovers.

His four assists per game led the team by a large margin. Helpful for his dynamic playmaking ability, Mejia sometimes struggled offensively to create shots.

Taran Buie was the shooting guard on last year’s team after transferring from Penn State.

Buie ran into off-court problems while at Penn State and was suspended for the first games of the 2012–-13 Pride season by then-coach Mo Cassara. In spite of his attitude problems, Buie was a willing shooter, though his 12.4 ppg was offset by a 31 percent mark from the field. He didn’t create many assists and was turnover-prone. Buie’s minutes on the court will probably be replaced by a rotation of depthplayers for the new Pride team.

David Imes was largely anticipated to be the breakout player on last year’s squad, as the consistent forward was adequate in every aspect of the game.

However, he could never expand his offensive play to become the first scoring option. His 7.6 ppg and 5.2 rebounds per game were stable, and his consistency served him as a reliable role player. Imes graduated and while his 36 percent field goal rate is far from impressive, his defensive ability and team-leading 28 blocks will be missed.

new faces Chris Jenkins is a 6-foot-4 freshman from New Jersey who provides versatility in the form of an outside two-guard or small ball forward. His three-point shooting is exceptional, and he should provide some helpful scoring depth.

The aforementioned Nesmith ideally serves as a second-option scorer and reliable starter.

Jamall Robinson, a freshman out of Maryland, is similar to Jenkins in that he can be a big guard or a small forward. He can score and rebound, and will be a handy depth player who should provide key minutes.

Eliel Gonzalez is an intriguing guard from Puerto Rico.

He is expected to handle the primary ballhandling roles for the Pride, even though he is a just a freshman. Gonzalez is a prolific passer, dishing out 8.1 assists

per game in high school.

Zeke Upshaw is the second graduate transfer, and perhaps is the only true small forward on the team at 6-foot-6. He was a high-energy playmaker off of the bench for Illinois State, and he will probably be in a similar role for the Pride.

competition

The CAA has seen some changes, as stalwarts like George Mason and VCU have left the conference, and College of Charleston has joined. They play a tough conference schedule that will pitch them against familiar foes. Towson on January 27 and February 22 will be interesting, as Hofstra’s undersized backcourt goes up against senior center Jerelle Benimon who averaged 17.1 ppg last season.

Another matchup is Hofstra’s game against Louisville on November 12. Louisville is regarded as one the best three teams in the country, and while it should give the young Hofstra team some experience, the outcome may not be pretty.

The Pride’s schedule is going to be tough for Joe Mihalich to handle, as even lesser-known teams, like Larry Brown’s Southern Methodist squad, will give the Pride a tough time.

overall outlook The Pride are in for a difficult year that may require some soulsearching and tinkering with lineups. They are a small team, even for a mid-major, and while their backcourt has some established veterans, the guards are largely unproven.

On the bright side, the team will be fun to watch as Mihalich installs a fast-paced offense that should feature some high-scoring games. Nwaukoni and Kone will be good in the middle. The depth is untested, but the revolving door of options means that every player will have opportunities to see the floor. The team will have a lot of new faces and plenty of chances to prove themselves.

The men’s basketball team hopes for revivial as the season gets under way.

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October 31, 2013 • A 15

Women’s basketball: Back to the basics

By Chronicle Staff The story of the women’s basketball team is drawn from an entirely different script than the men’s, but with some similar themes. Shante Evans, quite possibly the best player in the school’s history of women’s basketball, has graduated. Candace Bond, an excellent defensive athlete, has also graduated.

The losses, however, are compensated by the presence of the program. Krista KilburnSteveskey, now in her eighth season with the Pride, is one of the longest-tenured coaches at the University.

She seeks her sixth winning season at Hofstra. Her 119-102 career record and three appearances in the WNIT are undeniably convincing, even in the absence of two of her standby seniors. Kilburn-Steveskey’s constant optimism and energy are infectious.

The team’s 14-17 record last year was disappointing, but was dragged down by a 1-7 start that faced the team off against a very demanding schedule. The team lost in the conference semifinals to a nationally ranked Delaware team led by Elena Delle Donne.

The team saw big swings in performance when they played home games, with a 9-5 record at home

and a 3-10 mark on the road.

Kilburn-Steveskey’s goals this year are focused on rebuilding and strengthening the depth of a program that has lost two of its biggest names in Evans and Bond. It is a very young team with only a few established veterans.

Anma Onyeuku, whom the coach calls “A.O.,” is a senior forward with a lot of scoring ability.

Andreana Thomas is a passing wizard and a junior that is coming into her own.

The six sophomores on the team provide a lot of potential and character for Hofstra. Ruth Sherrill is a sophomore forward who provides a spark. Asia Jackson is a capable guard who made 13 starts last year. Three more freshmen give the team even more youth, and it is no surprise that with so many young players, Kilburn-Steveskey is prioritizing growth over immediate performance.

players to watch Onyeuku, already mentioned, is the team’s leader and star. Her 9.2 ppg and 5.6 rpg are very well rounded, and with her 51 percent field goal shooting, Onyeuku is an efficient scorer. With the graduation of Evans, Onyeuku will find herself with many opportunities

to score and demand the ball.

Her personality will help out with many of the younger players, and her experience is absolutely necessary on such a fresh team.

Andreana Thomas is a junior guard from Connecticut. With 9.1 points per game and 6.6 assists per game, Thomas is an outstanding accompanying player, an athlete that should complement Onyeuku’s high-percentage scoring nicely. Thomas is also a capable rebounder, with 3.6 rpg.

She started every game for the Pride and so her staying healthy is a must if the Pride wants to succeed. Her 23 points against UNC Wilmington were a career high and a good example of her ability to explode as a scorer.

Asia Jackson, the sophomore guard out of Peekskill, New York, will see plenty of playing time this year after averaging 20 minutes a game as a freshman.

Jackson is a strong role player, a good potential second option who can make three pointers and grab some critical steals. Her 34 percent field goal mark is not strong and she can also get into occasional foul trouble. At only 5-foot-5, Jackson’s strength is in standout scoring and she is not afraid to take shots.

Ruth Sherrill is a sophomore forward who has the ability to rebound. She had a difficult time

making shots last season but will see more playing time this year.

In the words of coach KilburnSteveskey, “the best thing about sophomores is that they aren’t freshmen,” and Sherrill embodies this mantra as the lessons learned last year will help her moving forward.

Annie Payton, a senior from Camden, New Jersey, hit 41 threes for the Pride last year and averaged around eight points per contest in spite of primarily coming off the bench for the Pride. She will be a fulcrum defensively, with her stellar stealing and rebounding abilities. Even though she came off the bench, Payton averaged 24 minutes a game, and will see even more time this year.

key players lost Shante Evans has already seen her number retired by Hofstra, and her record points and rebound standards will not be broken anytime soon. An AllAmerican, Evans was one of the best players in the country. Her play as a forward partially carried an extremely inexperienced Pride team last year. With 16.1 ppg last year and 11.5 rpg, Evans averaged a double-double. She is irreplaceable by any one player, and the Pride will have to rely on their depth and new scoring options to substitute her output.

Candace Bond played 29 minutes per game for the Pride and, while her statistical output was strong with 7.8 ppg and 5.1 rebounds, her real strength was on the defensive end of the court.

The talented guard/forward hybrid was the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year, and her allaround consistency and drive present the Pride with holes to be replaced.

new faces

The women’s basketball team plans on combining youth and talent into a formula for a winning season.

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Jakelle King-Gilchrist is a New Jersey native who transferred from Florida state. A guard, she should see more time here at Hofstra as a sophomore. She has the potential to be a well-rounded player who can rebound, score and help out defensively.

Elo Edeferioka is an interesting

Nigerian prospect as a potential wild card player, who averaged nine points and eleven rebounds for the Life Center Academy in New Jersey. At 6-foot-3, this freshman has the potential to be a game-changer for the Pride and is one of the best young post players in the country.

Kelly Loftus is a freshman guard who will come off the bench for the Pride. She is very capable of stealing the ball on defense and scoring often.

Krystal Luciano is from Puerto Rico, where she nearly averaged a double-double for her school. She is another player who offers a variety of options for the Pride, versatility that they badly need.

competition The Pride go up against an unbelievably difficult schedule, particularly at the beginning of the season. They will play Boston College, Fordham, and Virginia Tech, among other non-conference opponents. The conference itself offers a lot of room for movement, with Delle Donne’s graduation leaving a power vacuum at the top and College of Charleston’s arrival making waves.

overall outlook

There is so much depth that the team must be able to identify its go-to players. If Thomas and Onyeuku step up, this team could be very scary with its rotating guards off the bench and galvanizing freshmen. The team may give up a little size, but it has a lot of potential for outside shooting, and the unselfish nature of its veteran players means that many younger scorers will get an opportunity to shoot.

At worst, the team will piece together a decent season that is marred by a difficult schedule and some serious growing pains.

At best, they could develop into a tireless, energy-filled team with seemingly endless depth.

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Women’s soccer fights for two ties

By Kyle Kandetzki staff writer

Coach Simon Riddiough and the women’s soccer team can exhale temporarily as Hofstra prepares for CAA tournament play.

The Pride finished the 2013 regular season last weekend against top conference opponents College of William & Mary and James Madison University.

Hofstra came away with a 3-3 tie against College of William &Mary and a 2-2 tie against JMU in their first games at Hofstra Soccer Stadium in the month of October.

“In our games we had points of urgency and good play,” said Riddiough. “But each game had sections where we were cold and the other team was hungry, which caused us to fall behind.”

The team faced the College of William & Mary on Friday who came into the match in a three-way tie for first in the CAA with James Madison and Northeastern. The Tribe featured offensive weapon Emory Camper who had nine goals in 2013, 3rd in the CAA. The Pride have been in the habit of taking time to heat up in their games this season, but Leah Galton changed that routine in the 10th minute. Galton impressively weaved unassisted through a set of Tribe defenders and took a powerful shot at the top of the box to score her 7th goal of the season.

Hofstra continued an overall dominance of William & Mary throughout the entire first half, only allowing them to get off two shots, the first of which didn’t come until the 35th minute. But the half wouldn’t end without another Pride score, this time from Kerry Cummings’ second score of the season in the 39th minute to make it 2-0.

Hofstra came into the second half looking like they were all but set to capture two important CAA points, but the Tribe came out catching the Pride defense off guard. In less than fifteen minutes, Hofstra would somehow find themselves on the outside looking in.

Just 27 seconds into the half a powerful kick found it’s way deep in the box in front of Pride goalie

Friederike Mehring, and William & Mary’s Clara Logsdon easily headed in the Tribe’s first goal of the game.

Scoring would temporarily stall, but momentum had clearly shifted the Tribe’s way, and Camper would use the shift to tie the game up in the 54th minute.

Camper’s 10th goal came unassisted when she powered her shot past Mehring who might’ve been located too far from the net.

The disastrous period of time finished in the 59th minute when the Pride defense attempted to stop another Tribe charge at the goal. A pile of offensive and defensive players met right in front of the net where the first shot would hit the post, but William & Mary’s Dani Rutter would clear it into the net to give them a 3-2 lead.

“In that 15 minute period they sucker punched us,” said Riddiough. “The second goal hurt us bad in particular, but the girls gained momentum back eventually.”

While the Pride were clearly frustrated, they soon settled down and began getting chances at the goal. Brittany Farriella found the net in the 82nd minute, taking advantage of Ruby Staplehurst’s impressive passing skills to boot in the equalizer, her first goal of 2013.

No scoring would occur in the final seven minutes of regulation so the match would head to two overtime periods. The entire match was based off of huge swings of momentum between both teams, but in overtime the game became a defensive stalemate. Though Hofstra outshot the Tribe 6-2 in overtime, the game ended in a 3-3 tie.

“A lot of teams would have folded in the situation we were in,” said Riddiough. “But we battled and luckily we got that late goal to get a tie.”

On Sunday Hofstra would take on the James Madison Dukes, as seeds for the CAA tournament were becoming locked into place.

A win basically guaranteed the Pride would host at least one CAA tournament home game, but things looked bleak early on.

16 seconds into the Pride’s final regular season game, James Madison’s Lauren Wilson took

the opening possession down the sideline with a lot of momentum coming with her. Mehring came way out of goal hoping to stop Wilson, but she went right past her to score the opening goal.

Hofstra was clearly shocked that things had gone against them so quickly, but they would respond with a breakaway of their own in the 24th minute to equalize the score. Chloe Dale took a pass on a throw in and gave an exceptional pass to Jeannine Molleda who would dribble up to the net from the right side, and power it to the right corner of the net.

Quickly following Molleda’s fifth goal of 2013, scoring seemed like it was going to tone down, but a miracle shot by Leah Galton gave Hofstra the lead. Galton moved closer to the left post, but began to near running out of bounds into the Dukes’ net.

Galton desperately popped a pass over the back of the net, bounced in front of the net, hit the top post and went in. The crowd, and the entire Pride squad, took a few seconds to react to the unprecedented score that was clearly one of the most impressive Hofstra has seen all season.

The remainder of the game was extremely physical, featuring 25 fouls total and a lot of pushing and shoving, angering fans that have already seen too many injuries this season. Hofstra was able to maintain their composure, and led for almost 40 minutes until the James Madison offense kicked back into gear.

In the 68th minute a trio of Dukes closed in on the net, causing Mehring to dive out of the net trying to stop the play. But the ball would avoid her, and the net was left virtually open for James Madison’s Ashley Herndon to tie the game.

Both defenses stepped up in the remainder of regulation, leading to yet another overtime period for Hofstra. But as overtime opened up, physical play reached its peak. Dukes defender Madyson Brown earned her second yellow card of the game on a rough shove, leading to her ejection from the game.

The game went to the final overtime period shortly after, and Hofstra seemed to have their

best chance to win being plus one player. But the advantage was all for naught as James Madison ended up creating the only threats in overtime, both of which where only blocked thanks to Mehring making diving stops.

After a few more unsuccessful tries by the Pride, time ran out and Hofstra once again was awarded a tie, 2-2.

“I’m disappointed with the result, but we played well overall,” said Riddiough. “It’s probably a fair result, but we had a lot of chances that weren’t to be.”

Hofstra ended their CAA season with a 3-2-3 record, but

despite having two ties over the weekend, they earned the fourth seed in the upcoming CAA tournament. This means they will play at home for their quarterfinals match against UNC-Wilmington (who they beat earlier this season) Saturday at 1 p.m.

“We went on the road last year and won [the CAA championship],” said Riddiough. “So I’m confident we can battle wherever we are, including at home against a good team like Wilmington.“

Leah Galton, the sophomore from England, was a vital part of the Hofstra attack in both ties.

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Wrestling rolls into start of season

By Sean Williams Sports editor

Wrestling season kicks off this Sunday against Rutgers University, as the Pride look to build upon their third straight CAA Championship.

The team is now in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association, an 18-team conference that is stacked with talent.

Pride Returners include Jamie Franco and Luke Vaith, two NCAA qualifiers.

Vaith has a preseason rank of 14th in his weight class according to InterMat, a highly regarded online wrestling ranking system.

Drexel standout Joe Booth, now a graduate at Hofstra, should bolster the squad. InterMat projects Hofstra to be the 38th best team in the country, a grade the Pride

hope they can improve as they move forward.

Coach Rob Anspach comes back in his third year as leader of the Pride. He has the difficult assignment of maintaining the wrestling team’s historic prowess.

Last year was a bit of an up-and-down one for the Pride, as a tough schedule and injuries to important wrestlers slowed the team down.

While wrestling is notoriously difficult to predict, it would appear that this team has plenty of promise and talent. Hofstra remains an attractive college for wrestlers, and this team has to talent to take a few athletes to NCAA competition and make waves in the EIWA.

Jamie Franco, now a senior, is expected to be a force at the 125 pound class.

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HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away Home

10/31 Thursday

11/1 Friday

11/2 Saturday

11/3 Sunday

v.s.

UNC Wilmington caa quarterfinals

WOMEN’S SOCCER

1:00 P.M.

v.s. university of delaware 1:00 P.M.

MEN’S SOCCER

VOLLEYBALL

FIELD HOCKEY

CROSSCOUNTRY

WRESTLING

@ james madison university 7:00 P.M.

@ College of william and mary 7:00 P.M.

@ james madison university 7:00 P.M. CAA championships 10:00 A.M.

v.s. rutgers university 1:00 P.M.

11/4 Monday

11/5 Tuesday

11/6 Wednesday

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Cross country runs to championships

By Sean Williams sports editor

The cross country teams recently competed in the Penn State National on October 18, with the women finishing in 10th place and the men not placing due to lack of contestants.

Sophomore Becky Celorio set a personal record in the 5K, ending with a time of 22:29, the seventh-best time in Hofstra history.

Hofstra cross-country hopes to catch fire as their season enters the home stretch. On November 2nd, the men’s and women’s teams will compete at the CAA Championships in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

The differences between the Pride squads are substantial.

The men’s team is filled almost entirely with promising freshmen, while the women’s team is stacked with mostly upperclassman. Both squads intend to surprise in Maryland after up and down years.

Refering back to the Penn State National, Coach Pete Alfano calls Celorio an “interesting story.” She was injured in her

sophomore year of high school and has worked her way back into top form. The Penn State National was only her 3rd collegiate 6K. Her time was good at 20th at the meet.

“She’s running with the top girls and she definitely may be on her way to being the best runner we’ve ever had,” Alfano said.

Those are big expectations placed on a single runner, but the Alfano says she has the attitude and work ethic to make it pan out.

Three other Pride women were bundled together in time, as Kristin Mathis, Eva Holtermann and Brittney Towner placed 68th, 71st and 74th with times ranging from 21:31 to 24.38. Lisa Eberwein and Jacklyn McKnight were 86th and 92nd in a field of 94.

“Brittney and Eva have been running their best times,” Alfano said.

He hopes two of his upperclassmen can keep up the pace as they enter the final gauntlet of the season.

Daniel Rono put up a time of 27:03 to pace the Pride runners and finish 11th in the Penn State National race.

Sophomore Becky Celorio looks ahead and hopes to break the personal record she just set at the Penn State National.

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Originally from Eldoret, Kenya, Rono has emerged as one of the standout runners in the region, providing consistent meets for an inexperienced men’s team.

Jack Finlayson, Riley Leder and Michael Simon, all freshmen, rounded out the race for the Pride by finishing 40th, 45th and 62nd.

The team did not place because they did not have enough runners available due to illness.

Alfano reflected on his young team, saying “To motivate them is not the challenge. The challenge

is to keep them confident.”

Confidence will be key if the cross-country teams want to do well at the conference championships. William and Mary is the top team, but there is plenty of room for a good showing. Alfano is shooting for a top-five spot.

“It will be between us, UNC Wilmington, and College of Charleston,” he said.

On the men’s side, there are three runners who he believes can run in the 26:30 range, and the women, led by Celorio, can

compete as well.

The conference tournaments will take place this Saturday, and will be followed by the last two events of the semester, the Northeast Regional on November 15th and the ECAC/IC4A championships on November 23rd.

Alfano is eager to see what his teams can do.

“I hate puns, but if we put our right foot forward… this program has the potential to be a regionally ranked team,” Alfano said.

Men’s soccer loses 3-2 to William and Mary

By Frank Aimetti staff writer

It is always a tough task to play away from the friendly confines of Hofstra Soccer Stadium, from which men’s soccer walked away with an unbeaten record this semester. It is tougher yet to play against a dangerous William & Mary side – and unfortunately, the Pride walked from the field this week with a 3-2 loss.

Two late goals upended Hofstra’s upset bid against the College of William & Mary.

However, the Pride was able to open scoring in the 25th minute with junior Maid Memic intercepting a pass, driving down the left flank and slotting his shot into the

lower right corner of the goal.

Memic’s goal was his 10th of the season, a new career high, and helped to continue his recent run of good form.

Fourteen minutes later, however, Michael Teiman of William & Mary was able to head in the equalizer. The score remained 1-1 going into the half, accurately representing the evenly matched struggle between the two sides.

Hofstra got to work quickly in the second half, with senior Herbert Biste taking control of a loose ball before shooting and scoring from 30 yards out.

Nevertheless, Hofstra’s fortunes seemed to turn with William & Mary pressing the action and taking control of the ball.

After several missed opportunities, William & Mary scored their second goal of the night with Josh West putting in a rebound to tie the game.

Only four minutes later, Josh West would put his team into the lead for good, scoring again in dramatic fashion, putting his shot into the lower left corner of the net.

While it had to be a disappointing result for the coaches and players, William & Mary was ranked just outside of the Top 25 teams in the country by a poll of NSCAA coaches. Hofstra’s next home game is against the University of Delaware on November 3.

Senior Forward, Chris Greibsch, has been performing well all season.

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Volleyball stands tall in win over Northeastern

By Jackie Parsons staff writer

The Hofstra Pride defeated the Northeastern Huskies in a thrilling five set women’s volleyball match Friday night at the Mack Physical Education Center, marking their first win against the Huskies since Sept. 24, 2011. The win improves the Pride’s overall record to 15-9 and 5-3 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

The match featured the heavy hitting matchup of the Pride’s junior outside hitter Kelsie Wills and Northeastern’s Kelly Bacon.

Wills and Bacon are ranked first and second respectively in the conference in attacking. Wills had 21 kills and eight digs throughout the match, while Bacon garnered six kills and nine digs. Wills also earned her fifth CAA Offensive Player of the Week honor.

Hofstra took an early two set lead against the Huskies, both matches resulting in scores of 25-21. The two teams went point for point in the first set before the Pride went on a point run, making the score 14-10. The run included two kills from junior outside hitter Emily Burke, who went on to contribute 12 overall. The Pride

would not relinquish the lead and the set ended with another kill from Burke.

“Even though she struggled at certain moments, [Burke] kept her head in the match,” head coach Kristina Hernandez said. “She made some really big points for us.”

The momentum carried into the second set as Hofstra took a quick 8-2 lead off of a 6-1 point run. Northeastern mounted their own 6-1 run later in the set, taking a brief 13-11 lead. The Pride quickly answered with six points, securing their lead for the rest of the set.

The Huskies came rallying back in what at first it had seemed would be a sweep for the Pride, taking the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-18 and 19-25 in Northeastern’s favor.

Though the teams were closely matched, late rallies in each set from the Huskies put the sets in their favor.

The match went to an intense fifth set, Hofstra taking an early 8-5 lead. Northeastern rallied back, the teams going point for point throughout the rest of the set. The Huskies took a 13-12 lead before junior right side Nuria

Lopes da Silva slammed down a kill from sophomore setter Kaitlyn Krause to tie the set. Lopes da Silva garnered 12 kills and six blocks throughout the set, while Krause earned a double-double, contributing 30 assists and 13 digs.

“I felt [Krause] kept her head in the match,” Hernandez said. “She was making great blocks, she was playing great defense, and she had some really great swings for us.”

The Pride would go on to win the fifth set 15-13 off two Northeastern attack errors.

Senior setter Hannah Klemm also earned her first career doubledouble, contributing 23 assists and 11 digs.

“We’ve been pushing her to play defense much better,” Hernandez said. “She responded really well, especially with her serving and her defense.”

The Pride will return to CAA action this weekend as they travel to Virginia to face James Madison University Friday night and The College of William and Mary on Saturday.

Kelsie Wills has grabbed five CAA Player of the Week awards so far this year.

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Trainers push athletes to build their strength

By Lauren Del Valle staff writer

As men’s and women’s basketball gear up for the quickly approaching season, the hundreds of hours spent training in the off season are about to be put to the test.

The strength trainers of men’s and women’s respectively, Brian Bert and Allison Bradshaw, continue to prepare the athletes in the final two-week stretch before their season openers on November 8th.

Coach Mihalich and his team will open at home that night, as the women will start the season away at Robert Morris University.

Now into the full swing of practice, the teams train 20 hours a week on and off the court. The strength trainers work with the athletes twice a week to continue

building strength to maintain during the season.

“From experience I’ve found that if they stop lifting heavy too early they aren’t able to maintain strength because of how long the season is,” said Bradshaw. “We won’t lighten up until conference play in January.”

Bert and Bradshaw restrict lifting sessions to only two days per week for the health of the athletes, finding a balance between strength training and the rigorous on-the-court practices.

The intensity level of men’s basketball practices has increased, as have the game-like situational plays under Mihalich’s coaching staff, according to Bert.

This has been a positive change, as the players are now held accountable for actions on and off the court.

“They’re starting to believe in

themselves as a team not individually. Last year was a bunch of individuals and this year they realize that they can be much more successful as a team,” said Bert.

Nevertheless, the journey to success did not begin at the beginning of preseason this October. Both basketball squads spent their summer months on campus training in the weight room.

When creating programs for the teams the strength trainers assess the needs of the team, the requests of the coaches and the injury risk involved in the specific sport.

Basketball is strength and power dominated, as it requires explosive sprinting, change of direction and jumping. Thus, the agility and fitness of basketball players holds higher priority than

heavy lifting.

Ankle, knee and back injuries plague many basketball players.

ACL tears are specifically prevalent among young women on the court.

Bert and Bradshaw focus heavily on injury prevention, consistently working on lower body mobility. High-top sneakers and ankle braces increase rates of such lower body injuries, according to Bert.

Because basketball is not traditionally a sport bred to be in the weight room, the trainers call on upperclassmen leaders to bring the team together and use high energy and competition workouts to motivate their respective squads.

“As soon as they walk in the door it’s time to work. Although lifting is not in their culture, if you put it into competition form they’ll

run through the wall for you,” said Bert.

As the number of practices before the season opener dwindles, Bradshaw is confident in her teams work leading up to the tip off.

“The girls are looking really strong. Coach is happy with the way they’re getting up and down the floor,” said Bradshaw. “They focus and get the job done.

They’re working hard and looking to get better.”

Back Cover: Junior Sam Scolarici (19) fights for the ball against a JMU defender

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Sam Scolarici and women’s soccer stay at home for the CAA Championships

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