The Hofstra Chronicle: November 8th, 2012 Issue

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Above: Debris from downed and damaged trees lie near Bill of Rights. the University’s Plant Dept. reported a loss of over 100 Hofstra trees.

Right: On mid-morning Friday after Superstorm Sandy hit, clouds hung heavy over Long Beach.

Long Island spirit does not suffer from Sandy

By Elisabeth Turner Staff Writer

Hofstra students responded to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy around Long Island last week to provide aid for local communities.

Many residents in coastal cities such as Long Beach lost the security of their homes as water surged over streets and past doors, and onto the floorboards of beachfront and inland homes.

Some of the students from the Hofstra American Marketing Association or Intervarsity Christian Fellowship helped clean up Long Beach.

Sophomore marketing major Leland Chen found a new perspective of Sandy’s impact after visiting Long Beach, a city that is

located barely 10 miles south of the University.

“I thought it was very eyeopening, because here at Hofstra everything was okay for the most part. On Long Beach, it was like a war zone,” Chen said.

He noted the overriding optimism that the city’s residents seemed to exude, and their gratitude toward students like himself.

“They could not stop thanking us and all that I could think about was that if I were in their shoes, I would not know what to do,” Chen said.

First-year public relations student Joanna Soares also helped.

Soares mentioned conversing with an older woman who had a collection of unique Christmas ornaments that she was saving to give to her grandchildren. The

ornaments had been soaked by the storm, so the woman had laid them out to dry on the hood of her vehicle.

Soares said she felt blessed, considering that she was on campus when the storm hit and didn’t have to suffer the effects of power outage here at the University.

“I think it’s definitely inspiring to see young people helping because there’s a generalization that our age group doesn’t really care about what’s going on,” she said.

Compared to Long Beach and other parts of Nassau and Suffolk counties, the Hofstra campus did indeed fare well. Joe Barkwill, Hofstra’s Vice President for Facilities and Operations, noted that the only major source of on-

campus damage was that of the trees. “We are very fortunate,” he said.

Barkwill said that only about 110 trees were lost, either due to uprooting by the force of the storm or because they were severely damaged. There weren’t any reported on-campus injuries or prolonged periods without power.

Jack Nelson, Associate Dean of International Recruitment at Hofstra also felt the brunt of the storm.

“Anything cloth or electronic was destroyed,” he said, referring to some of his belongings.

He also spoke of the motivation that Long Beach residents have to re-build.

“The attitude of people down there is extraordinary… no one is really being depressed or wallow-

ing in their own destruction. It’s more of doing what needs to be done,” Nelson said.

The storm caused flooding that filled the basement or first floors of certain houses with a foot of murky seawater and has rendered the city seemingly helpless. At one end of the city near the ocean’s edge, leaves and debris were strewn between the holes of a fence. Still, the sun peeks through the clouds, shining onto the sand, the water’s surface and past dune plants, creating shadows.

The scene is calm and still, a few seagulls hovering in the distance as if the daytime sky had not been rendered black only a few days before.

Ruined furniture lined the

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Singh steps up to lead SGA forward

By Jesse Bade and Maggie Urban-Waala Staff Writers

SGA found themselves in a state of shock when yet another member of the organization resigned unexpectedly. However this time the impact was much greater because it was President Tevon Hyman who stepped down from his position.

“I need to secure my future and make sure my future is clear, which means that I need to take a step back,” said Hyman. “This means that I will be resigning as president of Student Government Association, to ensure that my future is secure. Make no mistake this is not a goodbye, more a pause…I do plan to come back to finish what I have started.”

Following Hyman’s resignation, SGA struggled to decide how to elect another president, as Vice President Ron Singh declined the

post initially.

“I thought we needed stability internally, and me staying as chair of the senate committee would provide internal stability and that would serve as a template for external moves,” stated Singh in his response to his initial declination of the post.

According to SGA law, when the vice president declines the post, and if the senate decides not to elect a president immediately, the rules chair will serve as temporary president.

Sarah Sicard, rules chair protempore, stepped up to accept the position of temporary president.

However, following a short recess, Sicard reconsidered her decision and found that she did not feel comfortable performing the duties necessary as president.

“I accepted the presidency out

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Right: Ron Singh accepted the spot of SGA president in October.

Below: SGA cabinet (clockwise from bottom left: Alyssa Legnetti, junior, Secretary; Jesse Lender, junior, Student Services; Megan Andrews, sophomore, Appropriations; Chelsea Gillyard, sophomore, Programming Board; William Finnegan, junior, Public Relations; Yeri Lee, junior, Comptroller; Ron Singh, junior, President; Mike Stankiewicz, junior, Academic Affairs; Devon Brosnan, freshman, Rules Chair Pro Temp.; Melanie Perry, junior, Spirit; Andrea Standrowicz, sophomore, Clubs Relations.

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Smokeless South Campus: ban in the works

By Alexandria Jezina Staff Writer

University faculty voted in approval of a South Campus smoking ban at a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 26. The vote, which sends the ban upwards to the Provost’s office and to the President for review and approval, may pave the way for a ban on the academic side of campus in the near future.

The proposition for a South Campus smoking ban was introduced and approved by the University Senate earlier last month, on Oct. 8.

Elizabeth Venuti, chairwoman of the University Senate’s Planning and Budget Committee, has been researching the feasibility of a smoking ban at the University for several years. In the past, the Senate has rejected proposals for an outright smoking ban across campus and voted in favor of a 20-foot buffer zone instead.

Venuti stated that a ban on North Campus is still being discussed as well.

The idea among students

that most faculty members do not smoke, at least not on campus, is a common perception.

Sayena Gueye is a senior at the University, but is unaware if any large proportion of the University’s faculty would be affected by the ban.

“I don’t know of any of my professors that smoke. The only faculty member I have seen smoking multiple times was [Professor Scott Jarvis] at the writing center,” said Gueye.

Gueye’s perception may be part of a larger problem of imbalance in the representation of different sides that would be affected by a smarking ban. None of the faculty members who spoke during the Oct. 26 meeting identified themselves as smokers and many identified them as non-smokers, despite members within the faculty expressing interest in hearing from a smoker’s perspective.

Professor Jarvis, a Professor of Writing Studies at the University who is well recognized by students who pass between Gallon Wing and Mason Hall and often

see him smoking there, expressed concerns that a ban against smoking on the academic half of campus would apply unequally to the University community.

“The troubling part for me is, if you’re banning it campus wide on South Campus, students who reside on North Campus will still be able to smoke where they

“This is a community...I think that dividing a campus...is not the way to go.” routinely do. I’m not on North Campus very often—[the ban] might be problematic in that it doesn’t affect the student population in the same way as it affects the faculty population,” Jarvis said.

Though none of the faculty members present at the Oct. 26 meeting identified themselves

publicly as smokers, many nonetheless kept the opinions of smokers in mind as they questioned the impact of an expansion of the current 20-foot barrier ban.

Maureen Houck, director of Health Services at the Health and Wellness Center, said that students’ perception of their peers includes a larger population of smokers than in reality. She said this idea persists because the same students or faculty are repeatedly seen smoking in popular smoking areas. Houck advised her peers to politely speak to smokers individually instead of enforcing a campus-wide ban.

“When I see a student smoking, I ask them to move—we all need to do that,” said Houck. “This is a community… I just think that dividing a campus by ‘smoking’ and ‘not smoking’ is not the way to go.”

Drama professor Richard Curtiss inquired what penalties would be applied if a student or faculty member were caught 5” smoking under the theoretical ban.

“I’ve been here 16 years, and I don’t even know if we can enforce

a parking ban,” said Curtiss, referring to conflicts between residential, commuter and faculty parking spots on the academic side of campus. “I’m in the drama department, and a lot of drama people smoke… I know there’s faculty in my department that would ignore [a smoking ban].”

While members of the University community continue to smoke on South Campus for the time being, there seems to be little public uproar or response from smokers to display protest against the proposition.

For both Houck and Jarvis, the root issue in applying a smoking ban is the fact that, for smokers, even the decision to smoke is not always wholly voluntary.

“If accomodations can be made for [smokers], especially out of the wind and the wet and the cold, that is at least somewhat fairer,” said Jarvis.

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sidewalks near the houses along with trash bags filled with saltwater soaked clothes and other damaged belongings. Across the way of one sidewalk, a dozen or so floorboards lay piled in a heap.

7-year resident Lee Sprague noted the rubble.

“That’s somebody’s life right there,” Sprague said.

He was busy sweeping debris off the sidewalk outside his house when he mentioned how fortunate he was, in spite of other people’s losses.

“The water came up to my front door, but it never came in,” Sprague said.

Sprague remembered the flooding as epic and uncanny, the likes of which Long Beach had never before seen.

“I took videos of it … it was like rapids coming through. It was very scary and heartbreaking,” he said.

Pete Meyers, another Long Beach resident who lived in a house on 716 West Olive Street didn’t fare quite as well as Sprague. Meyers, Head Treasurer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, has lived at his house on Long Beach for about 25 years. The water soaked his garage and basement, resulting in the loss of two cars.

Meyers remained hopeful and mentioned the gratitude he feels for the group of Hofstra students that came over the weekend to help clean up, as well as other people from outside the community that brought food: “20-yearolds running down the block with Egg McMuffins… everyone’s been amazing.”

According to a Facebook event post, Hofstra’s Intervarsity Christian Fellowship will be hosting a relief effort on Thursday at Hofstra USA for students to write letters of encouragement and help organize donated goods.

Hofstra students can continue to aid dislodged folks on Long Beach as well as other Long Island communities, through donations such as the Supply Drive. The drive is accepting non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, personal hygienic items and necessities. Drop-off bins are located in Hofstra Hall, the Student Center Main Dining Room, Alumni House, Adams Playhouse, Continuing Education and Hagedorn Hall.

of a strange sense of duty. I’ve been on SGA for a long time…

It was like I felt obligated to an extent because I care about the organization and the students we represent,” said Sicard.

Sicard not only declined the presidency after briefly accepting it, but also resigned from her position as Rules Chair pro-tempore and as a senator.

“At a certain point it becomes too difficult to justify staying with a group that has changed so much and altered its purpose so much,” said Sicard. However, just as Hyman does not plan to abandon the organization completely, Sicard intends to remain a part of SGA and serve the student body in any way she can.

“It was always about student advocating, and whether or not I am a part of SGA, I will or would still like to play a role in advocating for students,” said Sicard.

After Sicard’s resignation, Ron Singh accepted the position of SGA president while the senators voted to delay elections for a replacement vice president until today, Nov. 8.

With Sicard’s resignation, the position of Rules Chair was vacated for the second time in one month. The previous Rules Chair, Ben Schaefer, also resigned publicly during a Thursday meeting; currently, the pro-temp Chair has been filled by Devon Brosnan, a freshman.

At this point in the meeting, Singh understood that SGA needed to unify behind someone and move on to the issues that they are ultimately responsible for addressing.

In response to the four cabinet resignations occurring over the past few weeks, Singh stated: “There’s an opportunity every second for you to quit, but there is also something greater on the other side if you don’t. If you leave then your complaints are just noise in the background. If you stick around, that noise becomes something productive.”

Singh went on to say that there is always room for improvement and that this was a low moment

for SGA. They veered from their path a bit with these resignations, but Singh says they are back and will be stronger than ever.

He motivated members of SGA to stick around through this low moment by emphasizing the fact that things would get better.

Singh stated “In the future, when you look back and ask when the turnaround [for SGA] happened, you will look at the last few weeks”.

On the matter of SGA’s future under Singh’s leadership, he stated “I want a continuation of Tevon’s vision with respect to the student body and what they elected”.

Singh went on to express his belief that the organization can move forward from this and that these resignations were a call to everyone within SGA to step up and serve.

Members in SGA agree that the organization has a brighter future ahead. Billy Finnegan, Public Relations Chair, expressed his sadness at Hyman’s decision but also expressed hope for Singh’s abilities to fill the president’s duties.

“It was tough, I have been on SGA with Tevon since my freshman year,” Finnegan said. “It’s been over two years. Seeing one of the few people who have served consecutively as I have go was a bit heart wrenching; being that it was our president, it was even more heart wrenching. It was just something that he didn’t even really want to leave. His reasons for going were completely personal.”

Finnegan, who has served together with Singh on the Public Relations Committee as Singh’s Chairperson, emphasised “He had this opportunity presented to him, and he just ultimately realized that maybe it was time for him to step up. And the opportunity presented itself. I think he will be an amazing president...

I know that he gives his all in whatever he does and I think that the executive office will be perfect for him,” Finnegan said.

“In the future, when you look back and ask when the turnaround [for SGA] happened, you will look at the last few weeks.”

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Junior Felix, a sophomore at the University, gives blood Wednesday in the Multipurpose Room via the New York Blood Center.

Blood donations fuel Sandy relief

By Maggie Urban-Waala Staff Writer

The blood drive held at Hofstra represented hope after a dull couple of weeks. With families and students in the surrounding area suffering, this event provided a restored sense of faith in the Hofstra community.

There was a line of determined students waiting consistently from the beginning of the drive at 8:30 a.m. until it ended at 8 p.m., with more than a few students sticking around in hopes of donating after the scheduled ending time.

One very motivated nurse, Kereisha, explained that due to Hurricane Sandy many blood drives experienced cancellations, making this drive even more important right now with the recent lack of blood donations.

Not only did this nurse show an extreme sense of urgency in getting every person in to donate that arrived, but also was a victim of the hurricane herself.

Kereisha was forced to evacuate her home during Sandy with her four-year-old son. Her and another donor exchanged stories about the storm and the circumstances that they were currently

facing because of it.

The room was filled with students, nurses, teachers and families that had undergone extreme hardships and would continue to do so in the snowstorm that followed. These individuals were able to show up to the drive and donate to a cause in order to benefit those in need that could be helped.

“I definitely think it is a blessing that the drive was able to come at the time that it did because people, now more than ever, want to donate to help out, just because most people can’t always get out to volunteer so if we donate blood that’s our contribution,” stated Kenni O’Donnell, a sophomore at Hofstra University.

O’Donnell was one of the many students eagerly waiting in line to donate her blood, knowing that her donation could help improve someone’s life in these turbulent times.

Stating that she and her fellow Hofstra friends try to donate around three times a year, it seems that people are more than happy to show up to these drives as long as Hofstra keeps hosting them.

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An RA in Enterprise Hall notified PS on Oct. 29 that he smelled marijuana. PS entered the room and did not recover any drugs.

The students in the room received summons Headphones and a Macbook laptop were stolen from a student’s Constitution Hall dorm on Oct. 29. He left his room with the door propped open and discovered the belongings missing when he returned.

In Quincy House on Oct. 29, a student left door propped open while she was out. When she returned, she found that her laptop was stolen.

A student left her Bill of Rights dorm room propped open while she was away for 20 min. on Oct. 30. She left her laptop was under her bed covers. When she returned, she discovered that her laptop stolen.

In Utrecht House on Oct. 30, a PS officer on patrol smelled

Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Samantha Neudorf the odor of marijuana in a room and entered to find six students.

None of the drugs were recovered and all students were issued summonses.

A bicycle was stolen from bike rack in front of Stuyvesant Hall on Oct. 30. Police assistance was declined.

On Oct. 30, a student’s laptop was stolen from his rotterdam House dorm.

A student fell asleep in her alliance Hall dorm on Oct 30: with the door propped open. When she woke up, she discovered that her wallet containing $280, a $50 gift card and a Visa credit card were missing.

Two underage students were carrying a 12-pack of Bud Lite beer on Oct 31 in Colonial Square.

A PS officer stopped them and confiscated the beer. The students were issued summonses.

On Oct 31, a student reported that his ex-girlfriend was knocking on his door in Enterprise and refused to leave. The girlfriend left before PS arrived. She will be issued a summons.

An RSR reported on Nov. 3 that a student previously banned from the residence halls entered Bill of rights Hall. The student received a summons.

A student was issued a summons for taking a bottle of juice without paying from the Netherlands Core on Nov. 4.

Two male students were on the roof of Hofstra Hall on Nov. 4.

PS received report that 2 individuals were on the roof of Hofstra Hall. They received summonses.

The Dutch Treats manager reported that an unidentified male attempted to use a student’s iD card to purchase groceries on

Nov. 4. The manager confiscated the ID card, but the male fled before PS arrived.

On Nov. 5, a PS officer in Enterprise identified a non-student male consuming an alcoholic beverage on the 13th floor.

He was brought to the HiC and banned from campus.

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A first-year’s guide to registration this Sunday

By Jana Kaplan Staff Writer

For freshmen, Spring 2013 registration is right around the corner, but they’re not the only ones that need to fulfill distributions. For anyone who has requirements they have yet to take, why not take something interesting and eligible so you can make the most of your semester!

There is so much more to science than just the dreadful chem and bio. Professor Wayne Ramsey teaches the NS course The Physical Science, where the nature of science is emphasized to relate to current science issues. Next semester, the lecture is Mondays from 4:30 p.m.-6:20 p.m. and the lab is Wednesday at the same time. Senior Jamie Cook signed up for the class, like many other students, because she had to.

However, she ended up really enjoying both the class and the teaching methods of Professor Ramsey. “He made it actually okay to be in the class,” said Cook; and as he “tries to keep students engaged,” the non-majors are able to truly understand the material. The class does consist of basic astronomy, chemistry, and physics concepts, but it is an easy class to get an easy A. If you’ve completed all your sciences and need an MC, Professor William Orr teaches MATH 30B TR 2:20 p.m.-3:45 p.m.. He is a popular professor among past students because he gives back half credit on test corrections and he thoroughly prepares his students for exams. Elementary Education major Mandy Jane Roy took Math 30B because it fulfilled her requirement, but it ended up being “a good review of basic math skills…

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[where she] learned a lot of new practical math skills.”

She says that Professor Orr “made the class interesting” and expressed his passion of math through helping ensure his students success. The majority of students dread math, but Explorations in Math might help you learn to enjoy it.

Sociology has become a popular BH for college students, because it’s the study of people. As 18-21year-old young adults, we are constantly studying

“Professor Corona provides a ‘relaxed atmosphere’ and likes his students ‘to get involved and tell… their experiences.’” people. Stephanie Ross, a sophomore, is currently taking SOC 160, Sociology of Gender, with Professor Victor Corona. She said his class is relevant to today’s society, and they often discuss topics such as pop culture and “norms of what you should do on a date.”

Professor Corona provides a “relaxed atmosphere” and likes his students “to get involved and tell... their experiences.” There isn’t much difficult grading, and the midterm is based on students’ topic of choice. If lessons on Lady Gaga seem interesting to you, sign up for SOC 160 TR at either 11:10 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.

Okay boys, this one’s for you. It might be more difficult

Outside the Student Center: Guy: I had semen on my hand.

Outside the Student Center: Girl: So there was a news crew here, and I was so tempted to run up behind the anchor and flash my tits.

In the Student Center: Girl: My dad just called me asking what wedding songs are good nowadays.

In Dempster: Guy: Who would you rather smush: Ann Romney or Michelle Obama?

In Colonial Square: Guy: Have you ever been so f----d up that you could hear yourself snore? Yea, I was that f----d up.

In NAB: Girl 1: How’s the new boyfriend?

Girl 2: Um, okay. I didn’t like his hair today.

In Bits & Bytes: Guy: I don’t know if it’s been the straight week of just Hofstra food, but my farts have been so bad lately.

In Breslin: Guy: I would take her out to dinner. I when I say, “dinner,” I mean I would have copious amounts of sex with her.

for you to decide what CP classes to take, but don’t think your masculinity will disappear by taking a dance class!

Besides the fact that there are tons of hot girls in those classes, you might actually learn a lot about yourself as well as a new craft.

However, if you’re not into doing physical activity for a grade, why not indulge in your imagination and take Creative Writing as your CP requirement? Junior Kayla Engeman is in the class now and she likes to refer to it as her “safe haven.” Professor Robert Plath teaches two sections of CRWR 133, and he makes sure that students care about what he’s teaching.

Though the class needs a prerequisite of WSC 001, it is very simple and allows students like Kayla to “express [themselves] and feel the support from other students.” The class is very laid back, and as long as you show up and do the assignments, you’ll do well.

We all know history isn’t always the most interesting school subject, but HP offers a Philosophy of Law class in which students like freshman Jennifer Karasik are “analyzing different philosophies and views relating to government.” Law is very relevant in society, and with frequent class discussions, Jennifer says that Professor Amy Baehr makes the class as interesting as possible.

Next semester, the class is offered MW 12:50 p.m.-2:15 p.m. as well as 2:55 p.m.-4:20 p.m., and even features class trips (a rare Continued on A8 occasion in college) so that the students

Near Phillips: Guy: I just did it. We’re good Americans.

In Bits & Bytes: Guy: Oh man. I just got another unncessary workout.

In the Student Center: Girl: If mother nature would get off her period, we could go to the beer distributor.

In Class: Guy 1: Have you ever tried to fight dogs?

Guy 2: No, they have teeth.

In Constitution: Girl: I think Saturday night drunk s--t is universal.

In Class: Guy: This tastes like my mom.

Well, I mean, I think it does.

In the Student Center: Guy: That’s not dancing. That’s primal humping.

In the Student Center: Guy 1: I got this weird rash on my elbow.

Guy 2: You might be dying.

Guy 3: Or herpes. I don’t know what you’re into.

Outside Bill of Rights: Guy: I don’t know what I’d rather suck on: a cigarette or a penis.

In the Student Center: Girl: I’m so glad Obama won.

Otherwise I was gonna have to move to Canada. I don’t even like moose.

In the Student Center: Guy: It’s a legitimate fear of mine that one of my nuts will freeze and fall off.

In Bits & Bytes: Girl 1: My original plan was to go to sleep and wake up at midnight.

Girl 2: I thought you didn’t approve of night studying!

In class: Guy: I just got my power, water, and gas back. And with this storm, I’ll lose it all again.

Professor: Then you don’t have much to lose.

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MSNBC’s Jonathan Alter speaks in Great Neck, N.Y.

By Jeanine Russaw Staff Writer

Award-winning political journalist Jonathan Alter provided objective insight on the positions of this election’s presidential candidates with his lecture “Between the Lines: Politics, Media, and Society” at Temple Emanuel in Great Neck, N.Y. Sunday, Nov. 4.

Alter began his lecture by emphasizing his professional objectivity, despite his personal preference for President Obama. “I don’t know how the election will turn out,” he said when asked about polls and predictions. “I think this race is just too close to call—there are too many uncertain variables to say that Obama will be

re-elected.”

Alter explained to his audience the importance of votes from Ohio for Obama. The audience became heated when he delved into Romney’s reasoning for passing by Pennsylvania in his rally calendar.

There was an “unlikelihood” of Romney winning over the two-thirds of the population he needed to have a hold on the state.

This topic led to other critiques of the Romney-Ryan platform

by Alter. “The stakes in the election are very big. I believe the American Social Contract is on the line this election, “Alter

said. “Paul Ryan’s plan strips away the contract upon which America is now built. If Romney is elected, Supreme Court cases such as Roe v. Wade will be repealed.”

topic of discussion—Linda Drum questioned Romney’s stance with the Republican party.

Should he win, said Alter, “Romney will live looking over his shoulder because he knows he will be a man without a party should he deviate from any pre-imposed policies.”

Professor Michael D’Innocenzo raised a question. “Regarding voting, the three groups that made a difference for Obama are African-Americans, Hispanics, and younger citizens,” he said, “what do they mean for Obama in this

‘“I think this race is just too close to call—there are too many uncertain variables to say that Obama will be re-elected.”’

Alter explained to his audience that his support of Obama was with the understanding that Obama’s positions are far from perfect. Expectations for the election became a pressing

election?”

Alter provided statistics that said that the turnout of the Latino population was not as high as that of the black population, even though 70 percent of Latinos are in favor of Obama. Additionally, the youth voter turnout leaves something to be desired.

“At the end of the day,” said Alter, “it doesn’t matter who you vote for as long as you take advantage of the rights you have to vote for someone who favors your interests.” Alter’s speech succeeded in rousing the undecided voters of the community to action. By the end of the night it was clear the audience had made the critical decision to vote, no matter their choice of candidate.

Q&A with Jonathan Alter Jeanine Russaw was recently able to take advantage of a great opportunity extended to the CCE Democracy Fellows by Temple Emanuel in Great Neck, N.Y., by talking to award-winning columnist, television analyst and author Jonathan Alter.

Jeanine Russaw: Hi, Mr. Alter. It is a pleasure to meet you and I want to thank you for taking time before giving your speech to meet with me. Could you explain what your goals are in addressing the audience and what you plan to accomplish through your speech tonight?

Jonathan Alter: I want to do both a short-term and long-term presentation that address the impact the next 48 hours will have on America. Involved in that is a sense of the state-of-play the election holds and the way it stacks up in terms of the array of force in battleground states.

JR: And how would you like to inform the audience of undecided registered voters?

JA: Well, I would like to put it in perspective by analyzing what is at stake in this particular election, and possibly give the listeners a bit of what to expect after the election if either candidate were to win.

JR: Thank you very much. I understand that you are preparing to deliver that speech as we speak, so I won’t detain you for much longer. But I think people would be interested in your start in this field. On a more general scale, what had you hoped to accomplish in the field of journalism when you first began? What were your plans?

JA: Wow. That is a deep question. I believe in a mixture of idealism and skepticism and I wanted to use it to nudge the world. I knew journalism couldn’t change the world, but I wanted to nudge it and express myself. Also, it was less boring than other occupations.

[Laughs] And I wasn’t qualified for anything else.

Courtesy Creative Commons / The Aspen Blog Jonathan Atler speaks in July 2010 at the McCloskey Speaker Series at the Aspen Institute.

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The easiest way to pick the best distribution classes Continued From A6 can apply what they learn to everyday life. Professor Baehr is fair with the workload, and always makes herself available for her students outside of class.

So many distributions, so little time! eNGL 115 is a good choice for a LT distribution.

In this class, you will learn all about the “comedies, histories, and tragedies” of Shakespeare, as well as become familiar with the use of sonnets and Shakespearean language. for Nicole Wright, she said one

of her favorite classes over the past four years was early Shakespearean Plays with Professor Vimala Pasupathi. Not only did it fulfill a requirement for her minor, it made her come “out of the class with a new appreciation” for William Shakespeare.

Like many literature classes, there is a lot of work to be done, but it is well worth it.

Professor Pasupathi offers many opportunities for participation, and because she is so knowledgeable about Shakespeare, she makes sure her students understand all of the

work she teaches.

Taking boring classes is inevitable in college. However, it isn’t impossible to find a fun class that will give you the credits you need. The great thing about distributions is many don’t need prerequisites, and you can take them whether you’re a freshman or a senior. It’s never too late to make last-minute changes to your schedule. So hurry and get to these classes before they fill up!

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Man on the Unispan What was your favorite

“Halloween is my favorite holiday.”

- Rachel Szabo, Junior

“The election was good.”

- Mark Wagner, Senior

“All my midterms getting canceled.”

- Tim fiddler, freshman

“The surprise fall break.’”

- Molly Sternin, Senior

part of the past two weeks? (including Halloween, the election, “fall break,” and the snow)

“Doing make-up for female Olympic athletes.”

- Tim MacKay, Sophomore

“I went to the U.S. Open.’”

- Yolanda Wang, Grad

“Being with my housemates all week.”

- Rachel Tom-Quinn, Junior

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Saving money in your closet one fall trend at a time

By Sophia Strawser ASSISTANT feATUReS eDITOR

We all know that it can be quite expensive to keep up with the latest fashions. Luckily, there are ways of staying fashionable without spending an absurd amount of money. In order to keep money in your pocket, you need to know the art of thrifting.

One of the huge fall trends right now is oversized sweaters.

There is no need to spend anything over $15 or $20 on a sweater when you can easily find extremely similar ones at Goodwill, the Salvation Army or any other local thrift store. If you walk into H&M or forever 21 right now, their clothing racks are full of funky-patterned and bulky, knit sweaters.

Luckily for us, we have an alternative option. Not only does buying our “trendy” fall sweaters at a thrift shop save us money, but it also gives us a better chance of standing out; the odds of someone having the exact same sweater as you become increasingly difficult. Although some sweaters may seem too big or too unflattering, sometimes it is still worth the purchase.

Old sweaters often have tight collars that just don’t look good on anyone, but just as t-shirts collars often get cut off, so can sweater collars. If you want to go for the off-theshoulder look, all you have to

do is cut a deep swoop neck on your sweater, angling the majority of it to one side. You can also cut the collar off in a “V” shape, creating a V-neck for your new sweater. Both of these cuts immediately make your

shopping right now. Don’t let that stop you. Take a shopping trip to your parents’ closets. This may seem odd, but you don’t know what kind of brilliant finds you may stumble upon.

This year’s fall fashion has a majority of ‘80s trends coming back into style. If you have parents who held onto their clothes from the ‘90s and ‘80s you might have just found yourself some free clothes. I have gone shopping in my dad’s closet more than once.

My finds were a blue, oversized button-down sweater, a collared sweater that I cut off the shoulder and a denim jacket. If I

“Not only does buying our “trendy” fall sweaters at a thrift shop save us money, but it also gives us a better chance of standing out.” sweater much more flattering.

If you are like me, you probably have far too many bills to pay to even think about

had bought those items in store I could have spent upwards of $50 or more.

My mom’s closet had been more recently cleared out, but I was still able to steal a few short scarves. Although in the ‘80s or ‘90s you would have worn these short scarves around your neck, I turned them into headbands.

All you have to do is fold the scarf up into a rectangle of sorts before tying it around your head, leaving the tie in the front or the back. from thrift shops to our parents’ closets, we are able to revamp our closets without breaking the bank. Saving money is easy; all we have to do is learn how.

Beauty: Winterizing your skincare routine

By Isabela Jacobsen STAff WRITeR

It’s no surprise that we are very busy Hofstra students right now, and that the semester is at its busiest. These stressful days lead to lack of skin care, and I don’t blame you! There’s no time to actually take off your makeup carefully, or get enough beauty sleep, so here are some tips to give your skin some relief: 1. The Eyes: The eyes are super sensitive, which means that as much as you want to just rub off the eye makeup, don’t give in!

Use a different type of makeup remover than the one for your face, so it’s not rough on your eyes. This won’t irritate the eyes and it’s worth a little of your time. If you pull too much on your eyes, this will cause future wrinkles (no, thank you!). I’d recommend products like the Bare Minerals firming eye Treatment.

2. The Lips: The first thing I’d like to say is, drink some water! Keep hydrated between studying and doing homework.

This is good for everything in

your body, but it can be very visible when your lips are super dry from lack of hydration. Keep your lips healthy with some ChapStick. Put some ChapStick or other lip balm on before you sleep to see a difference when you wake up to plump and hydrated lips. Another tip is to use a toothbrush on your lips to

night. I personally love Clinique: the Three-Step Acne Solution and the Pore Refining Solution.

We all have different skin, so go with the products that work for you.

4. Moisturize: If you have dry skin, you basically have to moisturize all the time. This way your skin will look awake and healthy in the morning. especially now that winter is arriving, moisturizing is superimportant.

Another tip is to have two different moisturizers, one for morning and one for nighttime, so your skin doesn’t get tired of the same moisturizer and begin to resist it.

5. Eat Healthy: I know that this is very hard especially when you’re stressed out, but during stressful times your skin likes to act out even more, so the best way to minimize it is to choose fruits and vegetables instead of chips and popcorn. Plus, make sure to drink lots of water. Your skin will thank you later for it.

“Keep hydrated between studying and doing homework.

This is good for everything in your body, but it can be very visible when your lips are super dry from lack of hydration.” scrub away all the yucky dryness before going out. This is a simple way to exfoliate.

3. Acne: Breakouts are very common when you’re stressed, and it sucks! I know it feels like all hope is lost, but don’t ignore it. I’ll repeat: don’t ignore acne care! Makeup will clog your pores and make the acne worse, so don’t sleep with makeup on.

Don’t forget to use your favorite face wash and skin products, especially in the morning and at

Courtesy Creative Commons / arvindgrover Lip balm, such as Burt’s Bees, is a great way to moisturize your lips before bedtime.

Not ‘Learned’ Enough

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Coutresy of the Hofstra Department of Drama & Dance

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The Learned Ladies

Courtesy of Hofstra Department of Drama and Dance ‘The Learned Ladies’ was one of Moliere’s most popular comedies. The production focuses around young lovers Henriette and Clitandre must overcome a variety of obsticles put in place

by Henriette’s family in order to wed.

By Arman Serrado staff writer

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s audience members stepped into the Black Box theatre, they felt the modern world melt away as the sound of a harpsichord’s tambré filled the room, transporting everyone back to a time of poetry, elegant clothing and “The Learned Ladies.”

For anyone with a basic understanding of Molière’s work, one could only expect a plot filled with forbidden love, an unseen struggle and a surprising turn of events. However, Hofstra’s Department of Drama and Dance brought a new delightful spin to the famous French playwright’s work.

Before the show began, I found myself slowly becoming immersed in the European setting I would be embarking in for the next two hours. The set design was constructed in a way which created a proscenium feel in a black box setting, which I found to be a particularly interesting use of space; but never the less was beautifully constructed.

Unfortunately, this mental journey was shortly lived as five minutes before the production began, sounds of a college cast’s cheers were clearly heard throughout the theatre; serving as a harsh reminder of the acting ensemble’s age and level of professionalism.

The production began with a heated dialogue between sisters Armande and Henriette, played

by Corinne Mestemacher and Lizzie Parot, regarding what was truly important in the life of a lady: knowledge or a traditional woman’s duty. Through clever word choice, the opening scene received many laughs and set the stage perfectly for what was to come.

From the moment Mestemacher began her opening lines, she displayed her control and understanding of her role, proving to the audience her theatrical maturity. Her character’s underlining bitterness rang through clearly, which was nicely contrasted in the second act when her more sensitive side was revealed.

Parot gave an enjoyable performance, as the youngest sister, however by no means was this performance memorable. Her excessive use of facial reactions and “overacting” unfortunately upstaged her character’s performance.

As the play’s action continued, The audience is introduced to Philaminte, played by senior Mary St. Angelo, and Clitandre, played by sophomore Ryan Molloy, the mother and father of the sisters.

Very early on, patrons are introduced to the idea that Philaminte wears the pants in the relation-

ship and rules the home as if she were the husband. She must approve all decisions or else her fiery temper is revealed. Such behavior is seen when the couple argues over whom that shall become Henrette’s husband, the central conflict surrounding the work.

St. Angelo and Molloy truly captured the idea of Molière’s work and had a delightful chemistry on stage. St. Angelo’s commanding voice countered with Molloy’s fear and loving father-like air, the couple was extremely believable and had audiences feeling like they were witnessing a professional production.

Throughout the course of the play, at times, I felt the company was “overracting” and physically acting “too big” for a black box production. Since the audience was so close to the actors, there was no need for such outlandish movement and overdone facial expressions; whether a directing choice or simply an overlook by the actors, the play felt unreal and choreographed at times.

Overall, “The Learned Ladies” is a highly enjoyable production also being performed again this upcoming weekend, and is guaranteed to produce many laughs and pull at every hopeless romantic’s heartstring.

Courtesy of Hofstra Department of Drama and Dance

Actor Cameron Draper portrays The Notary, who must work with bickering parents, Philaminte and Chrysale, as they pick a groom for their daughter, Henriette.

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Dancing in the Dark

By Caitlyn Huchison Special to the chronicle

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The Danceworks team took their bows in a typical upbeat caption.

Courtesy of Danielle Ruggiero

he vibrant and energetic atmosphere at the Danceworks performance this past week was infectious. As Hofstra students, parents and alumni walked into the Playhouse and settled into their seats, a certain hum settled over the auditorium. The hum turned into a roar of cheers as the lights dimmed and the curtains rose.

After weeks of choreographing, rehearsing, hard work, blood, sweat and tears that dancers experience close to a performance, the dancers took the stage and gave it all they had and more.

The contemporary pieces were deep and crafted from personal

hardships and struggles, the jazz pieces were flirty and vivacious while showing off sharp steps and sultry moves, and the hip-hop pieces were fun combinations of tricky moves and body rolls.

The dancers’ techniques were flawless, and all pieces were well rehearsed.

The showcase took on a level of professionalism via the stage crew and lighting design. It was a complete show that took dedication and hard work from the Danceworks members, and the love and support from the audience was incredible.

For some of the choreographers and dancers, it was their first time bringing their story and energy to the Hofstra stage. Each piece was performed with passion, vigor and a love for dance.

Movie Review:

By Petra Halbur Staff Writer

“S

kyfall” marks the 50th anniversary of the Bond film franchise. This milestone has played a fairly large role in the promotion of the film and is a testament to the enduring appeal of Ian Fleming’s original character.

Perhaps what is most intriguing about “Skyfall” is that the film seems to acknowledge the age of the franchise to which it belongs.

“Skyfall” is the most self-aware film of the series without breaking the fourth wall. It plays with our preconceptions of what a Bond film ought to include. It is for this reason that “Skyfall” is arguably the best but certainly the most interesting Bond film.

“Skyfall” pushes us to consider something that we never have before: Bond’s fragility. Bond (Daniel Craig) has had his fair share of drugged coffee and darts over the years and movies; yet “vulnerable” has never been a word we’ve associated with him. He has escaped from every trap and endured every torture (including a particularly gritty one in “Casino Royale” that had every male in the audience crossing his

‘Skyfall’ plays out a darker Bond legs). “Skyfall” strips away this invincible persona by ostensibly killing him off within the first 15 minutes. Of course, we don’t believe for a moment that our hero is actually dead—the trailer tells us not to worry. Nonetheless, this is a jarring away to open a Bond film.

Furthermore, the deliciously dark title sequence that follows focuses on Bond’s fallibility.

Rather than showing his exploits and featuring lots of naked women (though there are a few of the latter), it includes Bond’s unconscious body getting sucked into a sinkhole, graves, an underwater skull made of blood and 007 shooting at his own shadow.

Even after his predictable return from the dead a few minutes later, Bond remains far from the suave secret agent we’re used to seeing. He is off his game. He’s abusing pills; his hand is shaking and it’s throwing off his aim. For the first time, we question James Bonds’ ability to get the job done.

The film’s choice of Bond girl is perhaps the most interesting

aspect of “Skyfall.” There are three women in the movie: M (Dame Judi Dench), Severine (Bérénice Marlohe) and Eve (Naomie Harris). The latter two have all the attributes we expect in a Bond girl and yet it is M, quite possibly the only woman Bond has ever not wanted to sleep with, who fulfills the typical role. It is she who is with Bond in the climax of the film and whom Bond is fighting to protect. Much of the plot revolves around the long-term consequences of her past decisions. The film’s insane and oddly homoerotic villain, Silva, (Javier Bardem) is motivated, not by global domination, but by revenge against M. In many ways, “Skyfall” is M’s story, not Bond’s, and the platonic yet compelling relationship between them is one of Skyfall’s greatest strengths.

“Skyfall” contains all the action and thrills that have endeared moviegoers to the franchise since 1962, but it includes enough nuances to keep 21st century audiences invested.

Courtesy of www.thegaurdian.com

‘Skyfall’ marks Daniel Craig’s third film as agent 007, James Bond.

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TV That

Matters:

By Matt Ern Columnist

The Walking Dead - “Say the Word”

Grade: AIn the months since Rick woke up from a coma, finding himself in a world full of zombies and desperate survivors, his only goals have been to preserve his family. First it was just to find them, searching against all odds that they’d still be alive. Then it was protecting them, maybe finding salvation at the CDC; finding a safe place for Lori to give birth. Now now all that’s gone out the window, as Lori’s dead and their son had to be the one to ultimately pull the trigger. And Rick isn’t taking things very well.

Rick’s mental breakdown in “Say the Word” is beautifully dark.

He runs through the halls of the prison hacking apart walkers until he makes it to the room Lori died in. At this point he’s covered in blood and has a look in his eye of a man with nothing left to lose.

The Walking Dead has been vicious as of late, playing fast and loose with characters’ lives and emotions. Just as Rick was finally settling into his role as a leader, the one who will make the tough calls he was unable to make, he lost everything. And it’s really great to watch.

Things are picking up over in Woodbury as well. The Governor got more terrifying each week.

From the early scene with his walker-daughter, Penny, to the closing moments in the gladiator fight, we see his depraved side on full display here. The scene with Penny is so completely unnerving in an understated and simplistic way that speaks to the dark depths The Walking Dead has been delving into lately.

Everything about The Governor is menacing at this point. His rhetoric is designed to keep the citizens of Woodbury under his control.

I can’t help but be reminded of the Others from Lost when watching the Woodbury scenes unfold.

Like Ben Linus, The Governor

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manipulates his people by talking about how he’s protecting them.

Woodbury even looks a lot like the Others’ barracks; they’re both gated communities that pretend to offer some protection from the dangers outside. The Others were an interesting early antagonistic force to the crash survivors on Lost, and I’m eagerly awaiting the first encounters between Woodbury and the prison here.

Parks and Rec - “Ben’s Parents”

Grade: B+ “Slight speed bump, everything is going terrible,” a panicked Leslie says around the episode’s halfway point. It’s a very Leslie reaction to Ben’s parents ruining the engagement party: it’s delivered with such positivity despite the situation and sums up “everything going terrible” as only a slight speed bump. The theme of the episode is that Ben and Leslie are two people in love who are going to roll with the punches and get each other through anything.

Ben’s divorced parents start fighting at the party because his dad Steve shows up with his new girlfriend. Things spiral out of control from there and it seems that not even Leslie’s unity quilt could rectify the situation. Ben and Leslie never stop trying to help each other, though; he’s upset his parents are ruining the party Leslie worked so hard for while she’s upset that her fiancé had to grow up with such crazy parents.

It’s really touching that by the end of the episode Ben and Leslie leave in a cab together, warning the driver about the level of making out that’s about to unfold. But they don’t leave before Ben has a big moment and stands up to his parents. Ben takes a lot of grief that comes his way, but he draws the line when it comes to people compromising Leslie’s happiness, in this case her wedding. He tells his parents that they’re going to be there and they’re going to be civil.

The other important development this episode is a huge

character moment for Tom, who realizes that it may be time to grow up and ditch Jean Ralphio’s slacker lifestyle. “Sometimes you have to work a little to ball a lot,” Tom sagely puts it. Tom’s entrepreneurial spirit is often the source of humor derived from his character. So many episodes feature Tom listing off idea for new products and styles, and yet that spirit is actually one of Tom’s strongest attributes. Ron is one of the few characters that really believes in Tom and recognizes that strength, and I’m looking forward to seeing the two of them in business together.

Homeland - “The Clearing” Grade: B+ “Homeland” is reaching the halfway point of its season, right around the time in the first season when an already good show got better and hit its stride.

So many different threads came together in “The Clearing” that it’s not hard to see how the second half of this season is about to go completely nuts.

Dana’s hit-and-run subplot came to a head this week and I have to give the show credit for doing it in a fulfilling way. I was really worried about this development, which felt a little like it came out of left field, but the way it was handled is perfect.

Naturally Brody and Jessica want to go to the police and do the right thing, but the Waldens won’t risk it hurting the campaign. And because Brody’s only useful as a CIA informant while he’s close to Walden, Carrie has to step in and stop Brody from doing the right thing.

This season has put Brody in a remarkably stressful position as a double agent for both the most notorious terrorist in the world and CIA, all while trying to keep his damaged family together. His work with the CIA has forced a few wedges between him and Jessica and Dana because of its secretive nature, and having Carrie around only complicates Brody’s position.

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Review Round-up

By Andrew McNally

Columnist

Aerosmith – “Music From Another Dimension!”

Grade: CAerosmith really could have just hung it up. But credit to them for still sounding the same, 15 albums in.

The driving classic rock songs are there, as are the big ballads. And Steven Tyler still sounds good. But the riffs are boring and uninspired, and the ballads are cornier than ever.

And Boston seems to have moved to the South, as there is an occasional Southern rock feel. Throwaway Southern lyrics about partying and a misguided duet with Carrie Underwood feel unnecessary. Some of the tracks really sound like vintage Aerosmith. But a majority of them resemble 80s B-sides.

If You Like: Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses Soundgarden – “King Animal” Grade: BAging be damned, Soundgarden can still bring it. Their first album of new material since 1996 doesn’t stand up to the albums of that decade, but it’s still classic Soundgarden. The 90s sorta-metal, sorta-grunge band is still mixing rock radio and angst. There are no standout tracks on “King Animal”; rather, a bunch of songs of equal quality.

The songs aren’t great, and there is not much diversity among them all. But Chris Cornell can still belt and guitarist Kim Thayil sounds just as good now as he did in 1996.

Sixteen years are gone, but Soundgarden is back.

If You Like: : Alice in Chains, Neil Young Rob Delaney – “Live at the Bowery Ballroom” Grade: B The “funniest man on Twitter” finally gets to tell jokes in a proper setting.

Delaney’s first stand-up record, recorded in New York, is roughly an hour of the inappropriate, but somehow inoffensive, humor that made him famous on Twitter. His best bits are his takes on the dangers of lakes and pools, using Toni Morrison’s novel “Beloved” to explain racial inequalities, a winding segment on his love/hate relationship with his marriage and becoming a father, and growing up Jewish. Some bits get awkward or feel unprepared, but it is a strong set, even if it is relentlessly immature.

If You Like: John Mulaney, Louis C.K.

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Moving forward after the election: Civil minds to mind the price of Cap’n Crunch

By Max Knoblauch Special to the chronicle

Now that the election is over and Barack Obama has retained his status as President of the United States for another four years, I’d like to propose a truce. It’s a truce to all of my Republican, Libertarian, Green Party and Illuminati friends. It is as follows: let’s all just chill out and talk about how the Student Center’s cereal prices are too high again. We can take a political break for a week or two; it’s over.

Except, let me say this one last thing.

The outcome of the election was good for this country. I know what you’re thinking: you want me to shut up and draw more of those fantastic political cartoons so beloved by the entire student and faculty population. That’s okay; just let me explain.

Aside from presidential politics, this election also saw three states approve same-sex marriage. This election saw the defeat of antiintellectualists such as Todd Akin, who said that “true rape” cannot result in pregnancy. There was also a strong challenge against Michelle Bachmann, who is anti-birth control and denies the existence of global warming.

This election defeated the myth of the self-made man, an ideology that has helped only to further the American class divide.

Prior to the election, we had to choose between two identities: the Übermench made of grit, elbow grease, and eagle blood who requires zero governmental aid; or the bottom-feeding, parasitic welfare queen, a lesser being who is immediately known by receiving food stamps to be lazy and corrupt. But no longer are we expected to choose between these two extremes.

After this election you can be a regular citizen again; a citizen with your own feelings and beliefs.

This election was a victory for college students and young

people. Under Obama, students have received more money in Pell Grants, and are greater protected from student loan interest increases scheduled for this year. According to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, the 18-29 age group represented 19 percent of the entire voting electorate this election, putting to rest the notion that this generation is lazy and apathetic about the country’s policies.

This election saw steps in the right directions. So here’s what I ask of you: please do not assume that your political counterparts are evil. Young Republicans, do not assume that a Democratic victory means a limit on your Constitutional rights.

Your freedom of speech is safe; your right to vote is going to stay right where it is. Oh, and now you can smoke pot in some places too. You do not need to escape to Canada or Australia; you are still needed here. Young Democrats, please do not assume that every Republican is a womanhating, science-denying fool. The sound bites of loud, outspoken congressmen are not the voice of an entire party. Encourage discourse over disgust. Maybe Washington, D.C. will take the hint.

The election was not a landslide by any means. Clearly we’re divided on some issues.

Obama’s victory does not ensure world peace, it does not guarantee economic stability, and it will do nothing to lower the cereal prices in the Student Center. Without the pressures of re-election, I expect stronger solutions to be offered from the White House. As a voter, I demand that stronger solutions be offered. We need solutions to climate change, solutions to rampant political partisanship and solutions for our economy.

So let’s sit back and wait for those to happen. In the meantime, remember that a bowl of Captain Crunch is about five dollars right now.

Illustration by Max Knoblauch

“You do not need to escape to Canada or Australia...”

What if Obama and Romney tied?

By Marisa Spano special to the chronicle

We all witnessed the fervor of election night. Obama will be taking office for the next four years and continuing his work.

But here is an interesting thought: What if Obama and Romney had tied the election?

The scenario, if not plausible, is technically possible. There are 528 Electoral votes in total, so in theory each party could receive 269 votes, resulting in an Electoral tie. They would each fall short of the 270 votes needed to win, throwing the election into chaos.

Imagine Mitt Romney taking the presidential oath of office on January 21, 2013—but instead of having running mate Paul Ryan by his side, Romney with Joe Biden beside him. The Electoral College could split the parties

of the presidency and vice presidency in half. The president may be a Republican while the vice president is a Democrat.

Let’s imagine that there are a solid 237 electoral votes for Obama and a solid 191 for Romney, just as there were on Tuesday evening.

The remaining 110 electoral votes are up for grabs in the nine battleground states, Nevada, Colorado, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire.

From here, there are a couple of possible scenarios. The only one that would result in a tie is Obama carrying Ohio, New

Hampshire and Wisconsin while Romney carries Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada and Iowa.

Who would be responsible for breaking such a tie? Under Article 2 of the Constitution, the House of Representatives would be accountable for the break.

When the newly elected House is seated in January, lawmakers would take a vote for a final decision. Each state delegation would have one vote, which means a candidate would need to get to 26 votes.

“Imagine Mitt Romney taking the presidential oath of office... with Joe Biden beside him. ”

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The Chronicle Continued from previous page With Republicans in control of the House and expected to keep the majority after the upcoming election, an electoral college tie would most likely equal a victory for Mitt romney.

The first candidate to win the votes of any 26 states is the new president. The 12th Amendment gives the House until the fourth day of March to select a president.

However, the issue of vice president would be left up to the Senate. Each of the 100 Senators

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would get one vote. Put simply, 51 Senators would be required to select the vice-president. the 12th Amendment places no time limit on the Senate’s selection of a vice president.

Although an exact tie is unlikely, this system is also used if there are more than two candidates for president and none of them get the majority of the vote.

We can only be grateful that the election on Tuesday night involved none of these desperate measures and that Obama won with a clear majority.

eDitorial

Striving for ethics To our readers, Like any publication, collegiate or professional, writers and staff members expose themselves to scrutiny. At The hofstra chronicle, we welcome suggestions and criticism. We are the voice of the students and we appreciate those who find such passion in University affairs.

In regards to our article “Trouble for a capellasconstitutions ruled out,” we possess an affinity to these three a cappella clubs, The Hofbeats, The Dutchmen and Makin’ treble. We know what it is like to pull all-nighters for a cause meaningful to us (we do this almost every week), and unite as a group with a common goal.

We understand how difficult it is to navigate SGA legislations, and to find contentment in budgets that might not have met our expectations. But while we can relate to them on this level, we understand our obligation as a student publication to report without subjectivity.

As a student newspaper, we wish that our readers understand that our articles have a timestamp. While you may hear a new detail in a breaking story like this one that we may have failed to report, the fault should not be automatically put on us.

For anyone, especially a group of students, it is difficult to receive criticism. However, if it is justified, then it is something we as an organization need to address.

Saying that a student’s reporting

is riddled with “inaccuracies and misinformation,” due to what they were told by subjects within a situation is uncalled for.

Ethics are a very serious subject and when they are called into question it is our right to defend ourselves. For this particular article, two staff members kept in touch with the reporter as she tried to contact all sides in less than 12 hours.

Another two questioned her on the context of her quotes and on who failed to contact her before deadline. Breaking news is a team effort, so being accused of incorrect reporting is unjustifiable, especially when in fact we were supplied with incorrect information or no returned response.

Granted, we are prone to mistakes, everyone is. that’s the wonderful thing about college; it provides a real-life setting with the opportunity to learn from wrongdoings.

Though some think we may not be a professional publication, we will not partake in games of “he said, she said.” We participate in wholesome, ethical journalism and will not have it compromised due to the stubbornness of others. Through our reporting we attempt to provide the truth and sift our way through the ignorance. this is not to change a stance or to attack anyone. this is to show you, the reader, where we stand, what we do, and what it takes to bring you the truth.

Photo Courtesy of Alexis di Gregorio “Trouble for a capellas - constitutions ruled out” from October 25, 2012 Issue.

Letter to the Editor to the editor, i am writing in response to the article titled, “Trouble for a capellas- constitutions ruled out” that was published in The Hofstra Chronicle on Oct. 25, 2012. The article contains a number of inaccuracies and misinformation that i wish to clarify.

First, the use of the nondiscrimination clause was adopted by the SGA in 2010.

The clause, which can be found within the SGA Club Constitution Guidelines, states the following: “Membership in this organization is open to all full-time undergraduate students without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status (“protected status”) in the conduct and operation of its educational programs and activities, including admission and employment.”

SGA chose to adopt this language, which is in line with hofstra’s non-discrimination policy, so that their policies would reflect those of the larger University. All clubs are required to include this language within the preamble of their constitution. The decision to

adopt this language was made by the SGA in line with their guidelines and processes, and was not mandated by any hofstra administrative office.

Though the non-discrimination clause was adopted within recent years, the “exclusionary” policy, which is separate and distinct from the non-discrimination clause, has long been contained within the SGA Constitution, as stated in section 206.4.B: “No club may foster a discriminatory attitude with regards to membership.”

In fact, the dispute between the SGA and The Hofbeats, The Dutchmen, and Makin’ treble is based on section 206.4.B (also referred to as the exclusionary policy), whereby the SGA perceives the clubs are employing a membership policy which excludes certain individuals. It is on these grounds that SGA is not providing SGA funding. The clubs remain recognized student organizations, as approved by the Student Club registration committee, and are entitled to reserve rooms, hold events, etc.; they are just not entitled to apply for SGA funds. the article stated that oSla, the Office of Legal Affairs, and the General Counsel were

unavailable for comment “after multiple phone calls and emails.”

First of all, the Office of Legal Affairs and the General Counsel do not advise or oversee the SGA in any manner.

Secondly, they received one call at 5:40 p.m. from the author of the article asking for a statement on a matter, which they were not involved.

Robyn Kaplan, from the Office of Student Leadership and Activities (OSLA) and the SGA advisor, also received a message to contact the author of the article Oct. 24. Ms. Kaplan emailed the student that same day and asked the student to send her an email with specific questions. This helps ensure we can get information to students when working within tight deadlines.

Though the student did reply later in the day, the email did not include the questions. Ms. Kaplan contacted the student the following day and again asked for specific questions, but The chronicle deadline had already passed.

SARA HINKLE, ASSOCIATE Dean For StUDent & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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time to meet the 2012 mens After a 10-22 season, the Hofstra men’s basketball team has been overhauled with plenty of new faces as the Pride looks to make some noise in a smaller CAA. Defeating Queens College 78-47, Hofstra is tuning up for its season opener this Friday at Monmouth.

Players to watch:

David Imes #5 (F/Senior)

Stevie Mejia #3 (G/Senior)

Rebounding has been a problem for the Pride the past few years. Imes should not have as much pressure on him to be the main guy under the basket with the evolution of some of the bigger players, which gives him ample time to work on other aspects of his game. Deceptively quick in a 6’7” frame, Imes brings an arsenal of low post moves to compliment a shooting game that can extend past the three-point arc.

2011 Stats: 6.0 ppg, 2.3 apg

The commander of the court, Mejia brings an experienced basketball IQ to a team filled with fresh faces. With the second best assist to turnover ratio in the nation when he was at Rhode Island, Mejia will have to be masterful to direct this team on the floor. If he can stay healthy, his ppg will most likely go up as he has one of the nicest shots on the squad.

2011 Stats: 7.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg

Stephen Nwaukoni #24

(F/Junior) 2011 Stats: 4.0 ppg, 5.3 rpg

Starting 21 of 31 games last year, most of them during the second half of the season, Nwaukoni should be in contention to start at the four (power forward). Coming back noticeably stronger, Nwaukoni will bring much needed help to the Pride’s rebounding game. There has also been a noticeable improvement in his low post offensive game.

Shaquille Stokes #4 (G/ Sophomore) 2011 Stats (Hawaii): 8.4 ppg, 2.2 apg Just receiving a Hardship Waiver by the NCAA, the Hawaii transfer will be eligible to play for the Pride this season. With the possibility of complimenting Mejia in the front court, Stokes has the ability to play the two (shooting guard) along with Dallas Anglin.

A combination of speed and strength, Stokes can beat you on the perimeter driving to the basket.

Key Games: 11/11 @Purdue 11/21 @Manhattan 12/4 v. Wagner 12/15 v. Wright State

12/22 v. Tulane

(Barclays Center)

2/18 @Drexel 2/20 v. GMU

The supporting cast:

Taran Buie #2 (G/Sophomore)

Jamal Coombs-McDaniel #23 (F/Junior)

Jordan Allen #0 (F/R. Freshman)

Jimmy Hall #1 (F/Freshman)

Daquan Brown #15 (F/Junior)

Moussa Kone #31 (F/Sophomore)

Darren Payen #12 (F/Freshman) Matt Grogan #20 (G/Senior)

Dallas Anglin #11 (G/Freshman)

Kentrell Washington #44 (G/Freshman)

After taking last year’s regular season crown but not getting an invite to the NCAA Tournament, Drexel will be hungry to prove they are a premier program. Hofstra will have to deal with a lot of new faces assimilating to the program and to college ball. If this team gets hot at the right time, who knows how far they’ll go?

Editor-in-Chief Joe Pantorno predicts: 1. Drexel 2. Delaware 3. George Mason 4. Hofstra 5. Old Dominion 6. Northeastern 7. Georgia State 8. James Madison 9. William & Mary 10. UNC-Wilmington 11. Towson

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and womens basketball team An unexpected early exit from the CAA Tournament and a first round exit at the hands of Harvard in the WNIT is all the fuel Krista Kilburn-Steveskey needs for the fire as the Pride battles for supremacy in the CAA. Opening up its season in Florida, the Pride takes on Stetson and the University of Texas in the WBI Tip-off Classic.

Key Games:

Players to watch: Shante Evans (F) #30 (Senior) 2011 Stats: 19.2 ppg, 10.5 rpg Considered as one of the greatest women’s basketball players to play at Hofstra, Evans will be looking to build on a stellar junior season where she received Associated Press All-American honors. Evans was recently ranked as the second best power forward in the nation by ESPN. She a vastly dynamic game where she can not only finish under the boards despite attracting double and triple teams, but she also has the ability to knock down the jumper better than anyone in the CAA.

Candace Bond (G/F) #2

(Senior) 2011 Stats: 7.8 ppg, 2.7 steals per game A defensive force, Bond has led the CAA in steals for the past two seasons bringing an intensity to the floor unrivaled in the game.

Most of her defensive assignments is against the opposition’s top scorer and most of the time, she shuts her down. Never shy to give up her body, Bond has transformed her offensive game to become a consistent scorer to compliment Evans.

(Sophomore)

Andreana Thomas (G) #5

Anma Onyeuku (F) #40 (Junior) 2011 Stats: 3.3 ppg, 1.8 rpg

Flying under the wing of Candice Bellocchio last season, it’s Thomas’ job to grab this upcoming season. With great vision and jets on her heels, the sophomore is a major problem for any opposing defense. With a solid perimeter game, Thomas can use her aggressive style of play to cut to the basket.

There is not the greatest chance that Onyeuku will start, with Bond and Evans at the forward position, the junior will most likely stay in her role of coming off the bench, but she should see a spike in her playing time. Described as an “x-factor,” by head coach Krista KilburnSteveskey, Onyeuku brings a combination of finesse and power that could prove vital to this team.

2011 Stats: 4.2 ppg, 1.4 assists per game

11/17 @St. John’s 11/28 v. Marist 12/1 v. Harvard 12/21 v. Mississippi 12/23 v. Northwestern

2/3 @Delaware Portraits courtesy of gohofstra.com Game photos couresty of Cody Heintz/The Chronicle

2/17 v. JMU 2/28 v. Delaware

The supporting cast:

Asia Jackson #1 (G/Freshman)

Alexis Carter #12 (G/Freshman)

Dee Thomas-Palmer #24 (F/Freshman)

Sydni Epps #3 (G/Freshman)

Onyesonam Nolisa #21 (F/Sophomore)

Annie Payton #32 (G/Junior)

Ruth Sherrill #4 (F/Freshman)

Deven Green #23 (F/ Senior)

McKenzie Kudron #34 (F/Junior)

Delaware might just have the best player in the nation in senior forward Elena Delle Donne who has led the Fightin’ Blue Hens into the national spot light. Hofstra will have to fend off the likes of James Madison and Drexel to separate itself as one of the elite teams in the conference.

Editor-in-Chief Joe Pantorno predicts:

1. Delaware 2. Hofstra 3. James Madison 4. Drexel 5. Old Dominion 6. George Mason 7. Northeastern 8. Towson 9. UNC-Wilmington 10. William & Mary 11. Georgia State

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Field hockey’s trip to New England comes up empty with losses to Maine and Northeastern

By Chris Buckley STAFF WRITER

After advancing to the CAA Tournament for the eighth time in nine years, the Pride field hockey team was sent home in heartbreaking fashion on Friday, losing 3-2 in overtime to the Dukes of James Madison University.

Hofstra would travel to Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to take on third-seeded James Madison University in the opening round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament at Buckley Field.

The first half would end scoreless, with Hofstra outshooting the Dukes 8-1. Hofstra would open up the scoring to start the second half with a goal from sophomore forward Jonel Boileau at the 50:03 mark. Senior defender Codi Nyland had an assist on the Boileau’s 11th goal of the season.

James Madison would strike at the 61:24 mark when junior Rachel Wein picked up the ball off a scramble on the right side of the goal and put the ball under junior goalkeeper Kaitlyn De Turo to tie the score at one.

The Pride came right back just 1:26 later as senior forward Micaela Gallagher, who was camped out on the left side of the cage, grabbed a rebound off a shot from Boileau and slid it in for

cut inside and slide the ball past De Turo for the game-winner just 1:59 in, bringing Hofstra’s season to a close.

“It certainly was an extreme heartbreaker,” said head coach

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Forward Holly Andrews looks to get past the Drexel defense. her seventh goal of the season and a 2-1 lead.

It seemed the Pride would be advancing until the Dukes managed to tie the contest at two with 20.9 seconds remaining.

Unfortunately, overtime would not last very long as JMU defender Amy Goldstein would run along the Hofstra end line,

Kathy De Angelis. “The game itself was just the most wonderful game, we did everything we needed to do in our game plan.

It’s still very difficult to swallow, but I could not have asked the team to play any better.”

The Pride locked up the sixth and final seed in the CAA tournament a week earlier, defeating

the Towson Tigers at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium by a score of 2-1.

Senior midfielder Melissa McCarthy was the first to score for the Pride in that game, deflecting Gallagher’s shot past Towson goalie Tashani Dickson 9:38 into the first half.

Towson would tie the contest at 10:58 into the second half when sophomore Stevie Winchester carried the ball along the end line and fired a shot that Courtney Branco deflected past De Turo for her sixth goal of the season.

Gallagher would break the 1-1 tie with 14:42 to play, helping Hofstra secure the win. Branco had another chance in the closing minutes to tie the game for Towson, but De Turo was able to kick away her attempt and put the contest away for good.

Hofstra closed out its regular season that Sunday with a 3-1 loss to the Drexel Dragons. The game did not have any standingimplications for the Pride, but Drexel was able to clinch the number one seed and hosting duties for the CAA Tournament

with the victory.

On Senior Day at Hofstra, Nyland scored the Pride’s only goal of the match. At 4:32 into the second half, with Hofstra already down 2-0, Nyland, camped out on the left side of the goal, tipped in a shot by McCarthy from the right side of the circle.

Despite other second half opportunities, the Pride could not capitalize and another second half goal from Drexel would put the game out of reach.

With the loss, the seniors of the squad, Micaela Gallagher, Codi Nyland, Meg Leusch, Melissa McCarthy, Krizia Layne, and Kerry Kiddoo, have played their final game for the Hofstra field hockey team.

“This is a wonderful group of individuals,” said De Angelis. “For me, I have enjoyed every moment of watching them mature and to see their games get stronger and see them be the best they can be. I’m so proud of them and have been privileged to be with them for four years. They’ve left a great mark on the program.”

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Men’s soccer moves onto CAA semis in shootout win

By Alex Hyman STAFF WRITER

Junior Chris Griebsch stepped up to the ball with a chance to put the Pride into the semifinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament as he took the fifth and final shot of a penalty shootout against the George Mason Patriots on Monday.

Griebsch did not waste any time as he quickly deposited a low shot into the right side of the net to give the Pride a 0-0 (5-3 in penalties) win.

“It’s the best feeling ever,” Griebsch said. “I can’t describe it, I’m so happy, I felt so relieved afterwards.”

Griebsch hit the game winner but it took a team effort to get the win after all of the Pride’s penalty attempts were successful.

Freshman Joseph Holland scored the first goal for the Pride, followed by senior Mike Annarumma, sophomore Maid Memic, and junior Herbert Biste.

The Pride won the penalty shootout 5-3.

Fifth-year senior goalkeeper Adam Janowski played a tremendous game in net for the Pride.

He made five saves in his fifth shutout of the season.

“I’m happy for Adam, he toiled at this program for five years and never got a chance really and now he is shining so kudos to him,” Hofstra head coach Richard Nuttall said.

Janowski also made a key save against the first Patriot penalty kick taker propelling the Pride to the victory. He made a few key saves including a diving save to his right in the second overtime.

The Pride and Patriots played an even game throughout the scoreless regulation and overtime The Pride outshot the Patriots 21-16 with Griebsch and Annarumma leading the Pride in shots with six and five respectively.

The Pride backline continues led the Pride and helped control

possession and control the pace for the Pride.

Junior Shaun Foster, senior Stephan Barea, junior Tyler Botte, and senior AJ Laza did not allow anything behind them and stopped every all of the Patriot attacks.

“From my point of few, Barea was tremendous tonight and AJ was playing with an injured hamstring,” Nuttall said. “Everyone who came off the bench did well tonight too.”

It was the Pride’s final home game of the season, as they will travel to top-seeded Drexel for the next round of the CAA tournament.

For Foster and all of the seniors, it was the last time they played a game at Hofstra Soccer Stadium.

“It is such a good feeling [to send the seniors off], the guys deserve it,” Griebsch said. “They work so hard, they all did a fantastic job today and I’m so glad for them.”

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Junior Chris Griebsch delivered the game winning penalty kick in the CAA quarterfinals against George Mason.

Volleyball heating up down the stretch

By Scott Burgess SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

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Sophomore Kelsie Wills looks to set up senior Nikki Kinnier for the kill.

The Hofstra volleyball team is rolling after its second consecutive 3-0 win this Saturday.

After defeating Georgia State in three straight sets on senior night, the Pride traveled to conference opponent UNC-Wilmington.

Hofstra has been leaning on the leadership of its seniors on and off the court this season.

Heading into senior night against Georgia State the team was riding a four-game losing streak and found themselves in a must win situation to keep its CAA tournament hopes alive.

After going up 3-0 early in the first set, the pride never looked back winning 25-18. The second set was much closer, tied 21-21 late, but a powerful kill by senior Nikki Kinnier put the pride up 22-21 and was enough to propel the pride to a 2-0 match lead.

Coming out of halftime it was

up to the senior leadership to keep the team rolling. Down 8-12 senior Catalina Charry made a diving dig to save the ball and set up Kinnier for yet another kill.

In similar fashion, down 13-14, Catalina made another big dig which found its way passed the Georgia State players and fell just inside the far corner to tie the match at 14-14.

The two teams would continue to battle back and forth, but every time Georgia State tried to pull away, Kinnier stepped up.

“Nikki did a really awesome job for us tonight” said head coach Kristina Hernandez during her post-game interview. She went on to add, “She scored a lot of points for us and definitely ended almost every set for us.”

Nikki and the players around her seemed to thrive of the energy of the crowd late.

“It was obviously an emotional night,” said Hernandez. “but they (the seniors) gave us that kick when we needed to make a final

push.”

Kinnier finished the night with 21 kills and 23 points in a match that went only three sets.

Not to be out done, the underclassmen took the lead headed into North Carolina where they faced UNC Wilmington.

Sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills lead the Pride with 15.5 points followed by Kinnier who added 12 points and junior Sara Campolina was able to chip in 10 points of her own.

Hofstra rolled to a 3-0 win and added another big conference win to its record.

The team is now 15-13 overall with a 4-6 record in conference.

Only two games remain on the prides schedule including one this Friday at George Mason.

The Pride currently are fifth in the Colonial Athletic Association, and finds itself holding it’s own destiny in it’s hands with two games to play.

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Onto the NCAA’s: women’s soccer takes the CAA

By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

It might not have been the cleanest of contact, but it was golden nonetheless. With seven minutes left in the second period of extra time, sophomore striker Sam Scolarici sent the Hofstra women’s soccer team to the NCAA Tournament by winning the Pride its third ever CAA Championship, 2-1 over UNC-Wilmington.

“It’s fantastic, I’m ecstatic

after six minutes.

Freshman standout Leah Galton, who terrorized the wings all game, made her way down the left side and sent in a low cross that found the foot of sophomore Lulu Echeverry who had a simple tap in to give Hofstra an early lead.

“We know Leah is a good player…she’s a program changer for us,” said Riddiough. “We didn’t know what to expect from Lulu this year and she’s been tremendous. She has a passion and

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Hofstra shows off its CAA Championship trophy and sign after its 2-1 victory in the finals. about it,” said head coach Simon Riddiough. “At the beginning of the season, this was our goal, but it was a lofty goal and to achieve it in the manner that we did was awesome.”

The sophomore, who has been one of many heroes all season, received a through ball at the top of the box and while moving right, shot with her right foot towards the far post. It rolled just out of the reach of UNC-W keeper Caitlin Hunter and into the net.

“We were just ultra-excited,” said Riddiough. “We were almost in disbelief, but there was a lot of relief when Sam’s shot went in.”

Hofstra will face Boston College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the same team that knocked the Pride out of the Tournament two years ago in the second round after the Pride defeated UConn 1-0.

Hofstra, who had advanced to the CAA Finals with a pair of shootout wins, kept the dramatics at high levels on Sunday afternoon, but was off to a flying start

energy in all different roles.”

With their backs against the wall, UNC-W began pouring on the pressure, trying to get the CAA’s leading scorer Stephanie Rose into the game, but the Hofstra defense had a knack for the chance saving challenge in front of Emily Morphitis’ goal.

The Pride’s goalkeeper had been its hero all tournament, making some vital saves, including the game winning stop in

penalties against no. 1 seeded William & Mary in the semi-finals as she was on her way to claim the CAA’s Top Performer of the Tournament award.

“We stuck with her. Sometimes you live by that sword, sometimes you die by that sword,” said Riddiough. “The last three games she has stepped up and made the difference…Emily was our biggest factor.”

Eight minutes from halftime however, with UNC-W trying to penetrate the Hofstra defense, Tara Kerns took down Maddie McCormick at the edge of the box. The official called a penalty, despite it appearing that Kerns won the ball before making contact with McCormick.

“It wasn’t even close to a penalty,” said Riddiough. “That’s a legal tackle in anybody’s book, but it’s a judgment call…and down in Virginia, some of those judgment calls can be a little, judgmental.”

Rose stepped up and beat Morphitis to tie the game at one going into halftime.

While the second half provided no goals, it was not short of chances. UNC-W had a chance with McCormick in on goal.

As Morphitis rushed out to cut the angle, the forward tried to chip a shot over her, but hit the crossbar.

Hofstra’s best chance came when freshman midfielder Jill Mulholland weaved her way into the penalty area, shedding three defenders to create an open shot, but just beyond the right post. “[These close games] were extremely stressful,” said Riddiough. “But we did a fantastic job of bending, but not breaking.”

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Goalkeeper Emily Morphitis’ solid play earned her Most Outstanding Player honors at the CAA Tournament

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