The Hofstra Chronicle: November 14th, 2013 Issue

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THURSDAY November 14, 2013

KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935

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Hold onto your receipts from Lackmann, because you may want to ask for a refund. The prices you paid for the same food or drink may have varied by as much as $2.25 in past months, even if you never set a foot off campus.

Customers have found that the prices of certain items were inconsistent and varied with their location on campus, even though all Hofstra dining halls and kiosks are operated by a single organization, Lackmann Culinary Services.

These concerns were addressed by Lackmann in October after the director of dining services became aware of the complaints, although some price inconsistencies could still be found from both posted prices and printed receipts as recently as Monday this week.

On Wednesday night, the price of an order of five mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce was still listed as $7.25 at Hofstra USA on the North Campus, versus $5.00 for those same sticks and sauce as a side at the Student Center. But the receipt for an order at Hofstra USA did in fact show that $5.00 was being charged at both locations, consistent with Lackmann’s Oct. 30 report to its student Food Committee that the price at Hofstra USA had been lowered in response to student complaints.

All products in this article were compared for their listed and charged prices during the same day, to ensure that the only qualitative difference by which students could visibly distinguish those items was the different dining location of each item.

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Lackmann lacks consistency

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Lackmann’s decision to ensure consistent prices on campus came after Jesse Lender, chair of the Student Services Committee in SGA, raised students’ concerns to the attention of Dennis Lestrange, director of dining services for Lackmann on campus, and Crystal Samuel, the marketing manager.

“The mozzarella sticks pricing issue was brought to our attention at a Food Committee meeting and corrections were made. Same with the Vitamin Water from Dutch Treats – this correction was made; both are [the] same price at each location.

Any same size, same brand retail items should be the same price campus wide,” said Lestrange and Samuel via email.

Although Lestrange and Samuel did acknowledge and reconcile the inconsistent prices on campus, they did not provide an explanation to suggest why Lackmann prices had differed initially.

Joel R. Evans, professor of marketing and international business, said that although he could not speak for Lackmann’s specific case, he believed that any chain of stores might post different prices in order to account for different operating costs at each store.

“It’s not atypical to have different prices at different venues.

You could go into two supermarkets from the same chain, five blocks apart, and have different prices,” Evans said.

But to Talie Geretz, a commuter who is pursuing a minor in business and taking a class in marketing, the differences between prices at separate locations on campus struck her as being “unethical.” The junior psychology major said that she usually eats off campus but then uses Lackmann’s dining services when she is working at the Saltzman Center, which is near Bits & Bytes.

“If I parked on the south side of campus, I wouldn’t want to pay more for a banana than if I parked on the north side and walked through the Student Center,” Geretz said.

You may not have paid different prices for a banana – whole fruits

$3.32 $2.47 $1.97 $1.74

$2.90 $2.79 $1.96 $1.74

$2.90 $2.47 $1.97 $1.75

Infographic generated on infogr.am The infographic above shows the diference in prices throughout three eating establishments throughout campus with a select sample of products. The sample prices were all taken on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Dutch Treats, Au Bon Pain and Bits & Bytes. Lackmann policy is reported to mandate consistent pricing throughout all establishments.

appeared to have been consistently priced at $1.25 across campus since prices were set on Sept. 1 – but the price discrepancies for certain other items were readily apparent to anyone who looked for them. The price of a 20 fl. oz. bottle of Vitamin Water varied by as much as 42 cents on Monday of this week: Dutch Treats charged $3.32 while the Student Center charged $2.90.

As of Wednesday night, the listed Dutch Treats price had been reprinted as $2.90, indicating that Lackmann may have reacted this week to specific complaints about Dutch Treats’ higher pricing.

Michael Ogazon, the director of budget and campus dining who manages Hofstra’s dining services contract and serves as its liaison with Lackmann, expected that all inconsistencies were resolved before this week, but also acknowledged that the culi-

nary service might have missed the prices of Vitamin Water when it was reconciling its prices in response to Lender’s concern.

“I am aware of the variation in pricing for [two items, the mozzarella sticks and Vitamin Water] as a result of one of the Dining

incidents to a minimum, unfortunately these two items were missed,” Ogazon said.

Now that the culinary service is addressing specific complaints about inconsistent prices on campus, Lender said that the next step is to convince the

“If I parked on the south side of campus, I wouldn’t want to pay more for a banana than if I parked on the north side and walked through the Student Center.”

Services Committee meetings, and to my understanding both have been addressed and corrected. Dining services does their best to keep these types of

two organizations to make their agreements more transparent to students. Lender said that he is making student concerns about Lackmann’s prices one of his top

priorities in the Student Services Committee this fall.

“The end goal would be: let’s see the contract. Oftentimes when you work with the Dean of Students and Lackmann you encounter, ‘we’re not allowed to talk about that.’ I have found that they might say that because those details might be in the contract and they’re not allowed to disclose that information,” Lender said.

It is Lender’s hope that the contract between Hofstra and Lackmann may reveal the answers to many student concerns that run up against a dead end.

“I think it would make initiatives with Lackmann more clear,” Lender said. “Does it say how often they can increase their prices? Or where students can have a [political] pull? It could just give us more direction.”

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Johnson talks politics at Hofstra

By Sean Mulligan staff writer

A Libertarian candidate has new ideas to revamp the current course of politics.

Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party 2012 presidential candidate and former governor of New Mexico, spoke to Hofstra students at the Cultural Center Theater Saturday night. Johnson lectured the audience about a variety of issues including the decriminalization of marijuana, the lack of media interest in third party candidates and American foreign interventionism.

Throughout the half hour speech, the former governor heavily criticized the Obama administration’s decision to increase its use of drone warfare.

“We’re making more enemies out of our drones. Our decisions have consequences. History has shown that foreign interventionism has bitten us in the butt years later,” said Johnson.

Johnson also criticized the NSA’s PRISM program, which spied on millions of Americans’ and foreigners’ text messages and phone calls. Johnson said that although there was little President Obama could do to eliminate the program, there was enough room to stop it.

“At a minimum, the president of the United States can stop [PRISM] from advancing. [The president] can’t roll back without legislation. I would want to be getting legislation that would roll it all back. What’s really missing in all of this is due process,” said Johnson.

Johnson had many grievances about the current political scene.

He called out the president for keeping many Bush-era appointees in his administration. He also spoke against the Republican Party calling its protection of moneyed interests “hypocritical” and “deplorable.” Johnson also went after the media for the lack of third party coverage in elections.

The former New Mexico governor also called for the decriminalization of marijuana and possibly all recreational drugs. Johnson dubbed the war on drugs as a

failure, saying that if currently illegal drugs were decriminalized, less people would use them and those who did could be more easily monitored. Johnson conceded that police would need to redefined impaired driving, and referred to his college days as an example.

Johnson concluded his half hour speech by stating that with the help of free market principles, he believes that health care reform could be achieved without direct legislation like the controversial Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.”

“I’m really interested in politics.

I think it’s a very current issue and people need to be aware of the issues… I thought that his views were very reasonable,” said Victoria Snak, freshman business and public relations double major.

Hofstra Students for Liberty’s president Brett Linley said that the event was in the works for months and was happy to finally meet one of his favorite politicians minutes after taking pictures with Johnson.

“I saw that his tour was being promoted on Facebook. I got in touch with his people who were very helpful and forthcoming with information, and month by month we just started setting all of the details, and here we are,” said Linley, motioning towards the small crowd of people inside the Cultural Center.

Linley was surprised at the turnout and the amount of audience members who wanted to discuss certain issues with the former governor. On a few occasions Linley had to break up heated arguments between audience members.

“We had an audience that was very active and interested in what he had to say. Some people were definitely more enthusiastic, and you know, not even if not everyone agreed with what he said, they here came to listen to what he said and we were able to get that dialogue started,” said Linley. “And I think if we could just have that dialogue more than it is today, I think more people would be siding with Governor Johnson.”

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Victoria EspinozaThe Chronicle Janet Hamlin is a sketch artist who works in the courts where Guantanamo prisoners are tried.

Guantanamo sketch artist describes restrictive courts

By Victoria Espinoza

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Guantanamo Bay has become a notorious part of American history, yet little is actually known about what goes on inside of the prison.

Janet Hamlin has been able to give Americans their first view into the Guantanamo Bay courtrooms using what she calls “figure drawings on steroids.” She sketches high-level prisoners like Khalid Sheik Mohammad, one of the principle architects of 9/11, and Omar Khadar, one of the youngest captives ever to be held in Guantanamo.

Hamlin came to Hofstra University on Nov. 13 to discuss her time inside Guantanamo’s walls with Hofstra students and faculty.

As Hamlin began to describe her trips to Guantanamo, it became very clear that her life became one of constant chaperoning, strict rules and countless limitations.

“You were escorted wherever you went, and had to go through three screenings before you could even enter the courthouse,” Hamlin said.

After every drawing, Hamlin’s sketches had to be reviewed and given a stamp of approval by an official in Guantanamo Bay

before it could be released to her bosses.

When Hamlin first went to Guantanamo, she was allowed to sit inside the courtroom and have a front row seat to record everything she saw. However, after the 9/11 trials begun, a new courtroom was built and Hamlin’s view was severely altered.

Hamlin and all other journalists watched the trials through a glass window in a separate room attached to the courtroom.

They listened to the audio of the courtroom at a 40 second delay.

And if anything too revealing was said during the trial, the audio would be muted or white noise would play.

As Hamlin was moved further away from the scene in front of her, she tried to give up some of her other senses just to get a better view. She offered to wear noise-muting headphones and have guards on either side of her watching her work if she could just be given a better view. The guards turned down her offer.

Hamlin had to edit out many things from her drawings. The jury was not allowed to be seen in any detail, so she drew blank faces. Then their silhouettes couldn’t be shown so she drew an empty jury box with numbers instead of bodies.

Hamlin shared as many as

pictures as she was allowed with the audience. Sophomore TV major Avalon Bohunicky thought that really helped to bring her story to life.

“I loved seeing where she stayed with the other journalists and what their life was like when they were there,” Bohunicky said.

Hamlin sat through countless intense and emotional trials.

She listened to victims’ families express their grief. She heard the joy, excitement and pride that detainees felt when speaking of their crimes. And she saw the regret that some guards in Guantanamo developed after treating their inmates so inhumanely.

Yet, through all of this Hamlin has remained neutral.

“I am there to simply to show a scene, to give a glimpse of what it looks like,” Hamlin said. said.

“The sentiment she had behind her work, that she is able to keep her work so unbiased, I thought was very impressive,” said Lauren Campbell, junior TV and film major, after Hamlin’s speech.

Hamlin spends between 15 minutes and 2 hours on her sketches. They are the only visual historical records, of what’s happening at Guantanamo Bay. She wants to continue to sketching trials to show people the true stories of Guantanamo.

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SGA WEEKLY WRAP UP Compiled by Chris Owens

November 14, 2013 • A 5

• The SGA fully recognized the English Society as a club at Hofstra.

According to a description on CollegiateLink, “The Hofstra English Society is a student club that will hold events and trips relevant to the topics of literature, writing, and publishing.”

• A new comptroller was elected. Current comptroller Yeri Lee will be graduating at the end of this semester. Alyson Guarlino was elected as the new Comptroller. Guarlino will take over the position next semester. “I want to serve the students and do everything I can to help them,” Guarlino said.

• SGA discussed their student outreach program, SGA@TheCorner. All SGA senators and programmers are currently going around the Hofstra community to interview students to find out student concerns and initiatives, so the student government knows what to focus on in the upcoming semesters, and how they can implement solutions.

Public Safety Briefs On Nov. 6, a PSO on patrol observed three students smoking in a car near Colonial Square.

When questioned, the students admitted to smoking marijuana and were all issued summonses.

A PSO responded to Alliance Hall after a domestic dispute instance was reported on Nov. 6. Two roommates had a verbal dispute that escalated into a screaming match. Both were removed from the room and were each issued a summons.

A beer was discovered in a refrigerator in a Student Center room on Nov. 6. It was confiscated and its owner was not discovered.

A student reported that between 2 and 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 her black wristlet containing three credit cards, her Hofstra ID card, keys and state ID was lost.

On Nov. 7, a Hofstra coach reported that an envelope containing 90 dollars was left on a desk in the Physical Education building. Upon the coach’s return, the money was discovered to be missing. Police assistance was declined and an investigation will be conducted.

Between 2 and 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 7, a student’s 2005 Mazda

was dented in the rear passenger bumper. There were no witnesses. Police assistance was declined.

An RA in Utrecht Hall reported smelling marijuana coming from a room on Nov. 8. PS keyed into the room and found a resident and guest inside. When questioned, the students admitted to smoking marijuana. Although no residue was recovered, a bottle of alcohol was confiscated. Both students were issued summonses.

A student reported that her GT Mountain Bike was parked between Emily Lowe and Bits & Bytes on Nov. 1. Upon her return on Nov. 8, she discovered the bike was missing. Police assistance was declined.

PS responded to Brooklyn House after the smell of marijuana was reported to be coming from one of the rooms on Nov. 8.

Upon entry, four students were discovered inside. There was a strong odor of marijuana inside the room, although none was recovered. All students were issued summonses.

A Student Center manager on patrol near the intramural fields observed a student with a pipe on Nov. 8. Marijuana residue was

discovered when the pipe was confiscated and the student was issued a summons.

dent’s return. A theft report was filed with the Hempstead Police Department.

A PSO on patrol in Norwich House discovered a large hole in the lounge wall on Nov. 10. A search for the person(s) responsible proved negative. The Plant Department was notified for repair.

A student’s vehicle parked in the Student Center lot was dented in the passenger side door on Nov. 11. Police assistance was declined.

A Custodial Supervisor reported an unidentified man in Gittleson Hall on Nov. 11. The man fled the building when PS arrived. When he was stopped, he was discovered to be in possession of a backpack containing stolen Hofstra property. He was identified as a previously-banned non-student. Police were notified and he was charged with burglary and possession of stolen property.

On Nov. 11, a student reported that an iPad left in the lounge in Enterprise Hall while the student did his laundry was stolen upon his return. Police assistance was declined.

A student reported that between 3 and 4 pm on Nov. 11, a wallet containing keys, a Hofstra ID card and a license were left in Lawrence Herbert Hall for Communications. The wallet was missing upon the stu-

A student reported a purse containing an ID card, debit card and an unspecified amount of cash was lost on Nov. 11. Card Services was notified and police assistance was declined.

A student’s ex-boyfriend has been verbally harassing her, it was reported on Nov. 11. An investigation will be conducted.

A student notified PS that three males were trying to break into cars in the Enterprise lot on Nov. 11. The men had no IDs, and were in possession of a backpack containing two GPS systems, women’s sunglasses and a tool typically used for breaking into cars. They were escorted to the HIC in restraints and the NCPD was notified. A search for damaged vehicles was conducted. No arrest was made but the three men were banned from campus.

A PSO in the Oak Street security booth reported on Nov.

12 observing a student driving recklessly. When stopped by PS, the student was issued a summons.

On Nov. 12, a PSO on patrol observed a student and a nonstudent walking in the Enterprise parking lot. The non-student was smoking a marijuana cigarette.

PS responded and the non-student was banned from campus.

The student was issued a summons for the actions of her guest.

Three students in a taxi to Target on Nov. 12 were involved in a car accident when the taxi was stopped at a red light. A truck rear-ended the cab, which then struck the vehicle in front of it. The students, who were not charged the fare for their ride, then walked back to campus before the police arrived on scene.

Key PS- Public Safety PSO- Public Safety Officer HIC- Hofstra Information Center NCPD- Nassau County Police Department

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O ve r h e a rd @ H o fst ra Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In Herbert: Guy: Chances are you won’t use 99% of the things you learned in here.

Outside Student Center: Girl 1: What’d you do last night?

Girl 2: I watched Masters of Sex. Girl 1: You watched porn in your dorm?!

In Breslin: Guy: Are you going home for Thanksgiving?

Girl: No. I thought I’d just stay on campus, dress up as a pilgrim, and cook myself a Thanksgiving feast.

In Monroe: Guy: It was like I could see into her soul.

Outside Café On The Quad: Girl 1: It came to the point where we knew you weren’t coming home.

Girl 2: At least I was quieter this time.

In Student Center: Girl: Sometimes I listen to old school Pussycat Dolls and I tell myself they’re singing “I want to have boobies” instead of groupies.

In Au Bon Pain: Girl: Hey look, piñatas!

Guy: Tell me you mean frittatas.

In Bits & Bytes: Guy 1: I can’t believe the Raiders scored in the first 53 seconds of the game.

Guy 2: But the G-men brought it back, baby.

Guy 1: Baby got back.

In Adams: Girl: I can’t believe this professor gave me a D. How about he sucks my D instead?

In Bits & Bytes: Guy 1: Isn’t this the perfect weather for soup?

Guy 2: Who are you...

Outside Axinn: Guy: I’m gonna quit cigarettes eventually.

Girl: Yeah, and I’m gonna quit masturbating.

In Adams: Girl: I know a song that gets on everybody’s nerves.

Guy: So shut the f*** up.

In Student Center: Girl: I see s*** all the time that says “Keep calm and carry on.” I want to just be like, “Give me a Xanax and then I’ll keep calm.

In Breslin: Girl 1: Is it weird that I’m already thinking about next year ’s Halloween costume?

Girl 2: YOLO. In Au Bon Pain: Guy: Now that graduation’s only 6 months away, I kind of want to drop out of college altogether.

In Student Center: Girl: Can I put Starbucks gold star member on my resume?

We’re always listening......

Hearty meals made for a busy schedule

By Janet Lee STAFF WRITER

With only four weeks left of this semester until finals week time is of the essence. As many students balance classes, sports, clubs, work and other extracurricular activities, it leaves no time for proper meals.

However, a busier schedule calls for a heartier meal.

Here are some simple and

quick meals Hofstra sophomore Ashley Carter makes in her dorm that will help you prepare for your busy week.

For a satisfying breakfast or snack, you will need:

avocado on the bread. Then, place everything on a plate, or if you are having it to-go, put everything in a to-go container and enjoy.

This next recipe is not only

“These dorm room dishes are not only perfect for busy students, but also for students who are running low on their meal plan points.”

- A slice of bread - Avocado - Oranges - Grapes - Bananas - Blueberries First, wash, cut and peel all the fruits you are going to have, including the avocado.

Then, spread that

easy, but it is a convenient way to eat for lunch. These pre packed salads will keep you satisfied and most importantly, save you time and money.

You will need the following: -Lettuce -Tomato -Cucumbers -Flaxseed (optional) -Chickpeas (or some other type of protein)

-Mason jar (or any other type of container) First, make sure to put the “wet” ingredients on the bottom. In this case, it would be the chickpeas.

Then, on the next layer, carrots, cucumbers and sprinkle flaxseed.

Finally, add lettuce on top and you have got your Photos by Ashley Carter salad made for the These recipes are easy and delicious. week.

These dorm room dishes are not only perfect for busy sure to follow Ashley on students, but also for Instagram: @vegi_yogi. She students who are running low on makes her meal and posts them their meal plan points. Invest in daily. some fresh ingredients you can make for yourself during these last few weeks of the semester.

For more vegan recipes or delicious healthy meals, make

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PRSSA invites Intern Queen to Hofstra

By Isabela Jacobsen ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Do you want to kick-start your career? Get out your calendar because Lauren Berger, founder of Intern Queen, is coming to Hofstra on Mon. 18 at 7p.m. in the Student Center Theater. Trust me when I say that you don’t want to miss this. The intern expert will leave you ready to chase your dream internship!

After hearing Berger speak for the first time, I left the room incredibly motivated and ready to work hard for my future. She has a great way of connecting to the audience when she speaks, making them feel like there’s no one else in room.

You almost forget she’s a big intern expert and instead, it seems like she’s just a friend, letting you in on the juicy secrets of landing the internship you desire. It’s going to be a fun and exciting evening, so don’t miss out on the amazing opportunity.

This event is open to everyone and any major.

If you want an inside scoop on Lauren and this upcoming event, look no further. Lauren shares some words of wisdom and what she’s planning to bring to Hofstra: Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you were crowned “Intern Queen?”

A: I had 15 internships when I was in college! Crazy, right? After all of my experiences, I had tons of knowledge to share.

Q: Hofstra students are incredibly excited for your visit! What can we expect at the event?

“Think about what you want to do and then think about the steps you need to get there.”

A: A high-energy presentation where I tell you everything you need to know about how to land an internship and how to make the most of it. And of course, I talk about my connections at companies like NBC, ABC and Fox. Also, the first 50 students in the door get a free, signed copy of my book.

Q: Do you have some advice on how to balance internships and classes?

A: Yes! It’s all about creating that “close-to-perfect” class

schedule, writing it down and staying organized. You don’t have to be superwoman to get it done.

Organize, prioritize and stay focused – we’ll talk more about this at my presentation!

Q: Starting an internship can be quite intimidating. How can students build up their confidence when taking on that first internship?

A: An internship is your time to mess up. It’s your time to learn how to act like a professional and execute your work like a professional. As long as you have a “say yes” attitude, you’ll be good to go.

Q: In your book and speech, you encourage students to chase their dreams. What is the first step in doing so in college?

A: Think about what you want to do and then think about the steps you need to take to get there. Write it down, make some goals, create a timeline and hold yourself accountable. Become someone who makes things happen.

I think by now we all know the importance of gaining internship experience. No one’s going to be handing you a perfect job, you have to work for it and pursue it. Berger is the perfect person to help you take that first step of achieving what you want. The

Photo by Tori Marra Lauren Berger will be at Hofstra Monday November 18.

Limited is bringing Intern Queen to campus and Hofstra’s PRSSA will be hosting, so make sure

you take advantage of this great opportunity. Sit back, relax, and get inspired!

Planning your “go-to” outfit

By Lauren Wolfe STAFF WRITER

Rise and shine, it’s a new day. It’s time to look into that wonderful wardrobe of yours for an outfit. Suddenly, that moment hits and you notice that you have no idea what to wear (Oh no)! You then remember that you have one outfit that you always turn to. This “go-to” look never fails to leave you looking anything less than stylish.

We are all guilty of having that one and only go-to outfit.

It helps us out in our time of desperation. When our laundry baskets are filled to the top and there’s nothing else to wear,

that go-to outfit sticks out in our memories. We know that we will feel the most comfortable in that destined shirt or sweater.

Hofstra students all along campus have this to say about their very own go-to outfits: Sophomore Jasmine Stephens mentioned that her favorite go-to shirt is a simple, black V-neck T-shirt.

Stephens said that “black goes with everything” and will never go out of style. She also pointed out that a person has so much “leeway with black” and you can dress it up or dress it down.

Plus, adding a piece of jewelry to a simple black top can make an endless fashion statement for anyone.

“I will never walk out in sweat pants,” saying that he likes to keep his go-to outfit casual but never “bums” it.

Ross J. Price was seen in an elevator and, when asked what his favorite go-to outfit is, he said that it’s definitely a white Yves Saint Laurent t-shirt and hard denim True Religion jeans. Price also said, “I have to have my gold watch on me, no matter what!” His gold watch is a comfort accessory, he said, and Price feels the most secure with it on.

“‘Black goes with everything’ and will never go out of style.”

Another sophomore, Cody Dano, described his go-to outfit as dark jeans and TOMS shoes, with a fitted graphic or plain T-shirt. He even likes to accessorize his look with a blazer or a vest. Dano admitted,

In some cases, a go-to shirt is your absolute favorite shirt. It does not have to be something plain or simple. Sophomore Amber Murphy said that her go-to top is her “favorite cheetah print shirt.” To finish the look, she wears medium-washed jeans and black boots.

You can ask anyone, guy or girl, what his or her “go-to” look may be. Everyone has one. It’s the outfit you turn to when you have no other options. It’s the secure style that makes you feel comfortable walking out of your dorm. Whether it is sweat pants, skirts or dresses, go-to outfits exist for everyone.

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Man on the Unispan

what IS YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DISH?

“Mashed potatoes.”

Prateek Thakur, Freshman

“Nigerian food.”

Tami Longjohn, Senior

“Blueberry pie.”

Colleen McKeown, Freshman

“Mashed potatoes with skin still on.”

Andrew Manning, Senior

“Cherry pie.”

Hunter Blain, Freshman

“Steak, because I can’t find steak around campus.”

Tom Smart, Sophomore

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And the award for Best dressed goes to...

By Amanda Palomino STAFF WRITER

Name: Rachel Beaton Year: Freshman Describe your style: “It depends on my mood, I usually pick one article of clothing I want to wear and design my outfit around that.”

Where do you shop? “All of my clothes are hand-me-downs from past friends or my mother.”

Name: Lorenzo Rosselli Year: Junior Describe your style: “I don’t really go by one specific style but I like to do unconventional things with my clothesstreet style.”

Where do you shop? “I like to shop at thrift stores.”

Name: Jillian Schon Year: Senior Describe your style: “I would say a combination of bohemian hippy but sometimes sporty and comfortable.”

Where do you shop? “Sometimes thrift stores and also Marshalls and T.J MAXX and craft fairs.”

Name: Hammad Imran Year: Sophomore Describe your style: “Classy European- I just like dressing up so I do dress up.”

Where do you shop? “Zara, Topman, H&M.”

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Danceworks Fall Concert:

Contemporary artistic visions

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Photo by Kay Hopkins Fall Danceworks performance “Our World” choreographed

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Danceworks:

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visually arresting

By Katie Webb Arts & Entertainment Editor

The fall Danceworks concert took place Nov. 8 and 9 at the Adams Playhouse. The show was a high-energy event encompassing hip-hop numbers, jazz pieces, a Broadway interpretation and a tap piece. The contemporary pieces were artistic visions, the most moving part of the show.

Dancers appear wearing white collared shirts. The fabric of the oversized men’s button ups hangs limply from their forms. It’s the last vestige of an affair long gone but not yet forgotten.

Desperation courses through each movement. A dancer thrusts herself wildly into the arms of her male counterpart. She clings to his frame, suspended from the ground yet unwilling to let go.

One leg wrapped around his torso is tensely bent at the knee while her foot gracefully extends off his body. She leaps away from him rebelliously, back to the ensemble of dancers performing elegant floor work around the pair.

The piece, choreographed by Lindsay Browning, captures the essence of an obsessive broken relationship. “Forever Wild” is performed to Cedric Gervais’s remix of “Young & Beautiful,” adding another layer of emotionally raw power with Lana Del Rey’s soft crooning.

Directly following this piece was Julia Neto’s “Our World.”

Statuesque dancers stand in a line lit against a pale backdrop.

Like delicate ballerina’s trapped in a wind-up jewelry box, the figures move mechanically. They manipulate one another, pushing and pulling their partners in turn.

Photo by Kay Hopkins Breaking out of the structured “Forever Wild” choreographed by Lindsay Browning performed to a remix of “Young & Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey. movements, the dancers begin to breathe life into their steps.

Dancers dive into their partner’s dancers are mirrored in position, the first few moments set the free-spirited. The transition from arms, met by pushback, unable but their movements contrast story perfectly. A spotlight illumirestrained movements to jarring to move freely. The figures cradle as if challenging one another. In nates downstage. A dancer finds leaps is visually striking. themselves, their arms wrapped turn, one dancer leaves the pool her way into the light, as if finding One of the most conceptually securely around their chests of light and another replaces her, new ground, a look of wanderlust original pieces of choreography holding tightly to their shoulders as if she too is on a path of selfin her eyes. Then she owns the was the opening of Eric Biss’s swaying in a trance-like state. discovery and establishing inner stage. Her arms construct strong “I Didn’t Know I Was [Lost],” by Adele’s “Hometown Glory” strength. architectural shapes. Another Avicii – “Wake Me Up.” accompanies Neto’s piece. It porDanceworks’s fall concert was dancer bounds into view on the The piece in its entirety captrays a struggle between letting as visually arresting as ever. periphery of the spotlight. The tured the spirit of the song, but others constrain you and being

Cloud 9:

Victorian England to punk rocker liberation

Photo by Phil Marino Punk band Bad Mary that performed in the second act of the play.

By Bernie Krumm Columnist

The Department of Drama and Dance had their work cut out for them when they chose to stage “Cloud Nine,” a bizarre and complex comedy/drama written by Caryl Churchill. Though flawed, this production is admirable in its

ambition.

The first act, set during the Victorian period, revolves around the sexual indiscretions and gender politics of an English family. The major players are Clive, a colonial administrator, his marginalized wife Beth (first played by a man) and their effeminate son Edward (first

played by a woman). The play jumps forward a hundred years in the second act to examine the rough sociopolitical climate of 1979 England.

Characters from the first act (including Beth and Edward) reappear in the second, now played by members of the same sex. They have only aged 25 years, implying that despite the progression of society, human beings have only come so far.

While the first act is an uproariously funny satire of Victorian sexual repression and colonialism, the second act is a more dramatic exploration of social mores and sexual taboos. The drastic tonal shift is a bit jarring, and for me proves problematic.

In many ways, the two acts are two separate plays that are only loosely connected. The play is

also challenging for its actors, as it requires them to play two or more roles that are often perfect contrasts.

The set design for this production, directed by Chris Dippel, is able to accommodate the changes in location between acts but is relatively uninspired. I do understand the constraints of the Black Box Theater and will say that the lighting design makes up for most of what is lacking. Thrown into the production for the second act is live music by punk band Bad Mary. Their angry sound and explicit lyrics reflect the feeling of upheaval that pervaded England in 1979.

Of all of the cast members, Cassandra Demarco proves the most versatile. In the first act, she captures the nervousness of repression as the clos-

eted governess and plays Mrs. Saunders, a freethinking libertine, with humor and bravura. In the second, she is a forceful presence as Lin, a single lesbian mother.

Alan Stentiford’s turn as the chauvinistic, ignorant Clive is brilliant and hilariously absurd.

He too shows versatility when he dons a dress and a hair bow to portray Cathy, a precocious tomboy and Lin’s daughter.

Jesse Eberl showcases his abilities as both a comedic and dramatic actor by playing both Clive’s melodramatic wife and the grown up Edward.

Alexis Di Gregorio plays the young Edward with innocence and sadness in the first act.

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The Chronicle Continued from Page b2 Di Gregorio goes on to play the newly liberated Beth with stoicism and humorous naivety.

Some of the actors struggle with their contrasting roles.

Sophie Gagnon is both hysterical and provocative as Beth’s sardonic mother, an ingenious character who looks down on women and urges her daughter to learn her place. By comparison, her performance as Victoria, a dissatisfied housewife and the grown up daughter of Clive and Beth, is intriguing but overall conventional.

Tom Meyers, on the other hand, plays Victoria’s cocky husband with precision but only periodically realizes the outlandish nature of Harry Bagley, the pansexual explorer.

Matt Engle shows a mastery of comic timing as Joshua, a black servant who masks his tribal heritage in order to gain acceptance from his white employers.

However, there is a sense of sadness in the character that Engle’s performance is unable to completely flesh out.

While it is certainly not perfect, it should be stated that its flaws are a result of its ambition.

Despite its shortcomings, it is a well-staged production of a demanding and difficult work.

‘The Broken Circle Breakdown’:

Indie darling filled with anguish

By Ohad Amram Columnist

2013 has proven to be a highlight year in Independent cinema. Adding to the ongoing list of Indies sweeping awards this year is the beautiful Belgian gem, “The Broken Circle Breakdown.”

The fourth feature film of director Felix Van Groeningen has rightfully been selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s upcoming Academy Awards.

“The Broken Circle Breakdown” delves into human emotion and the grim realities of death and lost love. It isn’t your cliche love story by any means. It chronicles the relationship of Didier, a banjo player and singer for a Bluegrass band, and Elise, a tattoo artist turned Bluegrass singer who

accompanies Didier to lead the band.

Groeningen intercuts scenes depicting the couple when they first meet and then seven years down the line as they deal with their daughter’s later stages of cancer. The sympathy we feel for these characters grows immensely due to the musical accompaniment, which compliments the characters actions beautifully.

Though the film resembles other love stories that rely on intercutting to demonstrate a time lapse, “The Broken Circle Breakdown” concisely executes the pacing style in a superior way. The most recent American film that maintains an intriguing storyline in this way is Derek Cianfrance’s “Blue Valentine.”

In fact “The Broken Circle Breakdown” recounts nearly

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‘Thor: The Dark World’:

flawed script, fantastic acting by Hiddleston

By Muhammad Muzammal Columnist

Although weaker than previous franchise films such as the “The Avengers” or “Iron Man,” “Thor: The Dark World” is a serviceable entry to the Marvel universe of films, featuring campy humor and impressive visual effects. ​​​​​​​ The film begins with Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the manipulative brother of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), imprisoned in Asgard, Thor’s future kingdom.

Loki is serving time for the destruction he caused in New York City during the climax of “The Avengers.” Hiddleston is strong here, as he makes Loki’s character multilayered and more relatable than in past films.

Contrary to Loki is the character of Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), the King of the Dark Elves. Having failed in the time of Thor’s grandfather, Bor, Malekith is back again. There are problems with Malekith’s character.

He is too one-dimensional and his motives are suicidal: Malekith wants to use the Aether, a large source of energy, to envelope the universe in complete darkness.

In a film with many issues, it is worth noting the worst flaw: its script. The screenplay avoids the elephant in the room – the Avengers team. Characters like Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and Dr. Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard), who were key players in “Thor,” pick up the plot where they left it from the first film, but they make no reference

to events that took place in “The Avengers.”

As Malekith invades Asgard, the film delves into cliches. Highpitched choral vocals synchronize with bombastic music for a familiar effect. We’ve already seen this in other comic book adaptations such as “The Dark Knight Rises” or “Iron Man,” and at this point it makes the action dull.

Consider the invasion of Asgard by Malekith. Though a similar action scene was visually engaging in “Iron Man 3,” the invasion here falls flat as the antagonist destroys the hero’s house, crashing into towers and buildings. Malekith’s invasion is also under-performed and rather banal, adding insult to injury.

The acting is respectable, though some of the best actors are heavily underused. As in “Thor,” Anthony Hopkins and Idris Elba, who have shown a wide range during their careers, have little screen time.

The best performance is by Tom Hiddleston, who creates a more sympathetic Loki than has appeared in past films. He

spends the latter half of the film throwing witticisms at Thor, entertainment altogether reedming the movie. Loki is released by Thor in exchange for much-needed help against Malekith and the Dark Elves.

“Thor: The Dark World” is more generic than anything else. The story is predictable even if the plot is convoluted, feeding audience members heavy physics and comic book jargon.

Foster, an astrophysicist, in explaining Earth’s connection to Asgard, recalls scientific jargon that are foreign to the average viewer. We never receive a simplified version of that explanation and therefore are confused when the climax occurs. This is ridiculous, especially if the film is aimed at viewers who saw the easily understandable “Avengers.”

Still, the film is enjoyable and has several funny scenes. At the end, “Thor: The Dark World” has visual effects and entertaining characters that are enough to recommend it.

the same love story, it poses the question of what it means to pursue intimate relationships despite enduring the most incomprehensible misfortunes.

The spiritual dynamic that the script takes when both parents become further engrossed in their opposing viewpoints surrounding religion and the afterlife is interesting. This dilemma is brought on by the death of their seven-year-old cancer stricken daughter.

Didier proclaims that there

is no higher power but rather science is the sole explanation for existence. Elise, meanwhile, cannot overcome the death of her daughter and becomes increasingly more spiritual as the film moves on. These differences, coupled with the already gaping void between the two become far too overwhelming to patch.

Perhaps, among the most impressive of these performances given by both Baetens and Heldenbergh, is how harmonic and melancholy their English

singing voices are. Their ability to mimic American bluegrass performers and sound exactly like the genre is simply unbelievable.

“The Broken Circle Breakdown,” is a must-see love story that incorporates musical performances to accent pensive yet explosive storytelling. In watching these artists perform with vigor and passion through times of anguish and suffering, one thing is to be learned; the show must go on.

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Review Round-up

TV That

Matters:

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By Aaron Calvin

cartoon addiction guaranteed

By John Thomas Columnist

My readers, I’ve been messing around with the column’s format for the last couple of weeks to allow myself the opportunity for some long-form criticism.

This week I’ll be reviewing the first four episodes of the new Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe,” and next week I’ll be taking a look back at “Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.” Thanks for reading, and please remember that you can send any comments or suggestions to chronicle.entertainment@ gmail.com

‘Steven Universe’ debut episodes’ review I think I’m just starting to realize that there’s absolutely no possibility that I, or anyone for that matter, will ever have even a single super power. When I was in the seventh grade, an upperclassman friend of mine at a swim team banquet told me that he was certain he’d see me zipping around in spandex at some point in the future. Looking back, I’m sure he was just poking fun at my lack of masculinity, and I’m sure I got the joke then too, but there was a reticence on my part to let it just be a joke. I really believed that there was a chance that one day through some sort of unexplored science or hidden magic, I would become some sort of caped crusader. That’s why I love “Steven Universe,” illustrated by former “Adventure Time” storyboard artist and music composer Rebecca Sugar.

Steven, the eponymous protagonist, lives in an amazing super hero fortress with his super hero pals/de facto parents, The Gems. An all woman super group, well, accept for Amethyst who comes off as more of a tween, is something to cheer about.

They get their powers from gems implanted into their bodies, and while at first it appears that their only supernatural ability is to summon weapons, the Gems have demonstrated a variety of other powers in this first quartet of episodes.

Steven has a gem as well, implanted in his belly button, but he hasn’t quite figured out how to use

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“Empty City” – Dan Casey it yet. The aesthetics of these powers are stunning and inventive. My favorite part of the show so far hasn’t necessarily been the hints at deeper mythology as much as the crazy, graceful but goofy edifices and effects that that mythology has produced, like the Crystal Temple in my favorite episode of the bunch, “Together Breakfast.”

There’s an earnestness to Steven that’s unmatched today in children’s television, somewhat like the case of Finn’s curiosity on “Adventure Time.” He’s eager to find out how to use his powers and what the whole deal behind them is, but not just for the sake of finding out. No, he wants more than anything to be a Gem not for the prestige or the perks but because he truly wants to help out his family and the world. I wouldn’t call it altruism exactly. Steven is a little too young to frame things outside of his interaction with them, but he does have a great empathy for the plight of the Gems and an understanding of what needs to be done.

Steven Universe is on its way to becoming my favorite cartoon show. It had me laughing a good bit more than both “Regular Show” and “Adventure Time.” While I may not be quite as endeared to its characters yet as I am to the other shows mentioned, I think it’s pretty obvious that I’m well on my way there. I cannot recommend this program highly enough. You might not want to start with the first episode though or check out the episode that aired earlier this week. If you’re not hooked, well, I mean that’s okay because it’s just a television show, but I’m sure you’ll love it.

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It snowed for the first time this season on Tuesday morning, surprising everyone the same way it does every year. I also listened to this album for the first time Tuesday. I hate to simplify through comparison, but Dan Casey hits you as a more centered, Kurt Vile type. But while Vile wanders, Casey stays with the path he has meticulously set out for you, composing his songs in such a way that it feels like a gentle hand, perfect for walking through or looking out at a thick, slow falling snow.

If You Like: Real Estate, the changing of seasons

“All Bad” – Justin Bieber For all you long time readers (lol), I generally review entire albums or EPs in this column. But on Sunday, Justin Bieber released a new single as an installment of his weekly single release program he has going on as he tours South America. Some of them have been good (“Recovery”) and some of them have been really mediocre (“Bad Day,” though it’s not the worst song ever recorded with this title). J Beebs shows an actual moment of honesty and vulnerability, something that I at least have never really seen in him before.

Granted, it’s still the vulnerability of someone who’s a sociopath in ways that only an insanely popular, ridiculously wealthy nineteen-yearold can be. But you can’t deny it’s interesting.

If You Like: J Beebz 2.0, sad pop stars

“Slow Dance In The Cosmos” – Porches This album came out in August, but it was the only other album I listened to this week that I really liked that I hadn’t written about before. I saw one of the members of this band’s solo act, Frankie Cosmos, at SUNY Purchase a few months ago and since then had heard Porches’ name in different places and heard a song or two here and there. Sitting down with this album, though, brings you the specific kind of contentment that only comes with hearing something totally new. Porches is equipped with excellent writing, the painfully honest narrative of “Headsgiving” being cut with an equally honest amount of goofiness is one of the best songs I’ve heard in a long time.

If You Like: Pavement, but you’re tired of listening to Pavement

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EDITORIAL

The Chronicle

Hook-ups and heartbreak:

The problem with our generation’s concept of relationships

By Amber Qalagari Columnist

“Boys only want one thing,” my father used to say to me. I thought that thing was friendship, but my father would always reply, “boys don’t want to be your friend.”

It’s the classic case of father knows best. My dad repeated those precautionary lines so frequently throughout my high school years that it became a mission of mine to prove him wrong. But once I got to college and began interacting with the opposite gender in a more romantic way, I realized yet again, daddy was right.

Well, partially right. Guys definitely want to be your friend, but not without benefits, and they rarely want a relationship title included. The same goes for girls.

Relationships seem to be a taboo topic in college today, as if

they are a plague to be avoided.

They are recommended only for those lost in love. Though, even with the negative connotation that the relationship possesses, it has not been entirely abandoned by the university scene; instead, it has been modernized in the form

one person is bound to get more attached than the other, and someone will get hurt. Do we really need to question why so many marriages today end up in divorce?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that for every 1,000 people in the United States in 2011, the marriage rate was only 6.8 percent while the divorce rate was close behind at 3.6 percent.

Meanwhile, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that depression affects an astounding 9.5 percent of the current population. Could not divorce and depression be the side effects of a generation that took the once selfless concept of a relationship and turned it into a selfish delusion?

It doesn’t help that people are labeled as “wife material” or

“Once I got to college and began interacting with the opposite gender in a more romantic way, I realized yet again, daddy was right.” of hook-up buddies.

“Hook-up buddy” is a condescending term used by men and women alike to condone a lack of commitment. What would have once been referred to as using somebody is now a soughtafter role. Individuals use each other simply to satisfy their carnal needs, and the whole act is justified based on the sole fact that it is mutual.

Regardless of what is decided prior to this pseudo-relationship,

“husband material” – a slap in the face dressed up like a compliment. People use this to put the good girls and guys on a sort of layaway, as if they will be around in a few years when the opposite party is ready to settle down.

To each his own method of living, right? Who am I to judge the actions of another? But this style of relationships exceeds an optional lifestyle choice; it has become the standard operating procedure of dating. People with positive intentions, who are willing to give their hearts and trust to another individual, are the

One person may think that he or she is entering a relationship when the other participant sees it as much less. This happens all too often, because intentions are never vocalized.

Activities that prelude becoming involved in a true relationship, such as conversation, flirting and simply spending time alone together, are the same as those that prelude becoming involved as hook-up buddies. How is one to distinguish between a budding romance and a mere physical attraction?

Is the point of this article to insinuate that you need to find a serious relationship in college? Absolutely not. If it happens, let it. If it doesn’t happen, let it go. And if you have gusto in leading another individual on, you can at least inform them of your intent beforehand.

It’s beyond common courtesy; it’s called being a decent person.

“How is one to distinguish between a budding romance and a mere physical attraction?” ones getting hurt. I see it everywhere – in my friends’ lives and in my own.

The dating pool is polluted, and it is impossible to wade through without getting covered in debris.

Manners matter: School services are a privilege

By Marisa Russell Special to the chronicle

As much as Hofstra students claim to hate Lackmann Culinary Services, the attitude toward the people that serve us food every day is atrocious.

Imagine working behind a sandwich counter for eight hours a day, taking orders and making food for countless rude college students. Would hearing nasty comments about your service and never receiving a “please” or “thank you” throughout the day make you work any faster?

Students constantly complain about the University’s food services, never taking a moment to thank the hands that feed them.

Yes, we pay for our food, and

yes, we pay these people to work here, but none of our actions prove that we are worthy of excellent service.

I once witnessed a student shouting at the woman making his smoothie over the fact that the

that they are much better than those at many other schools. We can show more appreciation for what we have with a simple thank you or kind tone.

Public Safety is also treated poorly. So what if Public Safety

“Would hearing nasty comments about your service and never receiving a please or thank you throughout the day make you work any faster?” stand ran out of bananas before 3 p.m., and therefore, this student could not receive a peanut butter and banana smoothie.

We should be thankful that we have so many food options and

doesn’t show up three minutes after you call them when you were locked out of your room at 2 a.m.? Complaining about the service that they provide will not motivate them to move any faster.

Public Safety often has much more serious issues to handle.

Then when officers do respond, students fail to thank or appreciate their efforts to arrive on time to unlock their door before they are late to class.

As the semester draws to a close, we need to think about ending on a positive note with those who help us survive our time here at Hofstra. Think about thanking the man who serves you pasta, or saying hello to your Public Safety officer, or even wishing someone around you a good day.

Kindness goes a long way, and it’s something that Hofstra students need to work a little bit harder on.

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November 14, 2013 • A13

The wheel deal with cross-campus transportation

By Michelle Cannizzo Columnist

It’s 7:56 a.m., and you’re power-walking to your first class of the day, all the while wondering what you were thinking deciding to take an 8:00 a.m. class in the first place, when suddenly you hear the sound of wheels rolling up behind you. In a moment of pure fight-or-flight instinct, you step to your left, then to your right, trying to find an escape route. But it is too late.

Your arm is bumped forward, and your coffee spills all over the walkway.

You mourn the loss of your beloved caffeine boost and become annoyed; this is the second time this week that you’ve collided with a student on wheels, and it’s only Wednesday.

It is occurrences like these that raise the question, are alternative modes of cross-campus transportation, such as bikes, scooters, skateboards and longboards, absolutely necessary?

According to a recent study published by LiveScience, a staggering 824 people were admitted to a Utah trauma center for either skateboardor longboard-related injuries between the years 2006 and 2011.

The study found that longboards were actually the cause for more damage than were skateboards, resulting in 57.5 percent of injuries, as compared to skateboards’ 42.5 percent.

Further, the study revealed that “among longboarders, 8 percent had a head fracture, 31 percent had a traumatic brain injury and 14 percent had an intracranial hemorrhage. Among skateboarders, 0.5 percent had a head fracture, 12 percent had

a traumatic brain injury, and none had an intracranial hemorrhage.”

Such findings are, in part, due to longboarders’ tendency to ride in public places – such as college campuses? – rather than at skate parks. They are also less likely to wear helmets, in order to achieve feelings of freedom.

Personally, I feel that there is no need for transportation by wheels, whether in the form of a large bike or a miniature skateboard, on the academic side of Hofstra’s campus. My reasons for feeling this way are the following: First, it is inconvenient to store your ride during class time. If you bring your board or scooter into the classroom, you must then find a place for it that is out of the way of other students.

If you choose not to bring your board or scooter into the classroom, you then run the risk of it being stolen.

Second, due to their speed and lack of control, wheeled modes of transportation are potentially hazardous to students who choose to walk, especially to those who choose to pay more attention to their iPhones than their surroundings.

And third, when traveling on wheels, you risk bringing harm to yourself.

So why not replace wheels with walking? Walking is still good exercise, and it is certainly doable with Hofstra’s South Campus being less than a mile long.

Wheeled modes of cross-campus transportation are unnecessary, inconvenient and potentially dangerous for both riders and walkers. But please, if you must choose wheels over walking shoes for your trek to class, at least wear a helmet.

“... there is no need for transportation by wheels ... on the academic side of Hofstra’s campus.”

Illustration by Matt Subrizi

No pride, just a bunch of lions

By Brian Stieglitz Columnist

This past weekend, the men’s basketball team played two games to kick off its season.

During the opening game, free Tshirts were given to the first 1,000 fans to enter the arena. What makes me wonder is how many T-shirts are left.

It seems that there is a concentrated group of students who regularly attend these games, but that group makes up only a tiny percentage of the number of students on campus. Does the low attendance at Hofstra’s sporting events lead to depreciation in the value of our school, or is it perhaps a result of a depreciating value of our school?

Watching these games as a member of the pep band, part of Hofstra University Spirit Support, I feel that there should be many more fans packed into the

bleachers to root for their fellow students. The team could use the support in its journey back up the ranks.

You don’t need to be a fan of the sport of basketball to be able to show enthusiasm for your school. Merely showing up to a game with a group of friends, having fun and cheering your peers on is enough to give the team the conviction to play harder.

High attendance at sporting events not only shows that Hofstra has a strong athletics program; it also shows that we have a strong sense of community. That spirit and devotion is what gets prospective students to attend Hofstra.

At other schools, athletic events are a huge deal on campus. Students go together in large groups, dress in their school colors, wear face paint and go all-out for the game. At

our school, there is a lot less of this. Although game attendance may not seem to make a big difference, it really does affect our campus’s atmosphere as a whole.

Nevertheless, the number of students who go to basketball games doesn’t really epitomize what we call Hofstra Pride.

It would be better for more students to show up to these games in order to add to our sense of school community, but the low attendance doesn’t encapsulate the entire University’s spirit.

The best way to contribute to Hofstra Pride is to get involved and to find a niche that you can call your own. Take what Hofstra gives you in opportunities, and give back in positivity. Every activity that we get involved in on campus strengthens our sense of pride and makes our University a more united place to be.

“But please, if you must choose wheels over walking shoes, at least wear a helmet.”

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SPORTS

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Men’s basketball goes 1-2 to start the season

By Sean Williams sports editor

Men’s basketball saw a wild first week of action that included a bitter home-opener loss, a dominant home win and a lopsided defeat at the hands of the reigning national champion. Joe Mihalich’s arrival has brought about clear changes to Hofstra basketball.

There were three games this week. The Pride played Monmouth University and Fairleigh Dickinson at home, and then traveled to Louisville, who is arguably the best team in the country.

The season began on a cold November night at the Mack Arena, with an enthusiastic Lion’s Den filled with Hofstra students loudly cheering on the team. Monmouth University, who destroyed last year’s Pride team 91-62 was the opponent.

This year, the loss would have a much less lopsided outcome with an 88-84 defeat.

Hofstra jumped out to an impressive lead, pulling ahead 45-36 at the half. The team was led by Zeke Upshaw’s torrid firsthalf scoring. He would finish with 22 points, but was hampered in the last minutes of the game by cramps.

Chris Jenkins had a tremendous first half, making four threepointers. Mihalich was upset that the rest of the Pride could not capitalize on Monmouth’s defense, which adjusted to cover Jenkins closely. The second half was less of a coming-out party for the freshman, who went cold, only making one three in six attempts.

“Not the start we wanted, but I just got done telling the team ‘in the game of basketball you get what you deserve’ and we didn’t deserve to win” Mihalich said.

Moussa Kone had a double-double and Stephen Nwaukoni had thirteen rebounds, but Monmouth’s 19 offensive rebounds overwhelmed the Pride on the boards. Hofstra is rela-

tively undersized, and it showed in the second half through the inability to generate second chances and secure possessions.

“It might sound overly simplistic but I thought it was defense and rebounding” Mihalich said. “We know this, we can’t give up 88 points to anybody and win basketball games.”

Sunday’s afternoon game against Fairleigh Dickinson was a mismatch from the start, as the Pride would win 80-58 and control the entire game.

“It’s not easy to get ready after an evening game on Friday and go to an afternoon game on Sunday” Mihalich said.

The two foul-happy teams both had players in trouble, but players from the Pride bench, including Darren Payen and Adam Savion, contributed major minutes. Payen scored 12 points in the first half on 6-6 field goal work, with some huge dunks and post moves to put the Pride on a big halftime lead.

“If you’d have said to me that Adam Savion and Darren Payen would play such a big part in this I would have thought it wasn’t likely” Mihalich said.

A 50-27 lead at the half made the Pride looked indomitable, and big points from Kone, Dion Nesmith and Jamall Robinson contributed to the margin.

The foul trouble (52 called over the course of the game) meant that Upshaw and Nwaukoni didn’t see many minutes, and the Pride victory without their presences was impressive.

Hofstra’s up-tempo offense has

Junior Forward Moussa Kone makes a statement with impressive slam dunk.

Photo Credit/Chris Owens

led to big points, with fast transitions and an aggressive passing style.

The Pride traveled down to Louisville and faced the Cardinals on Tuesday.

“I think Louisville might be favored,” Mihalich cracked when asked about the matchup. As the current national champs, Louisville may have been the toughest team Hofstra basketball has ever faced.

The resulting loss, therefore, was not surprising but did offer interesting trends to watch on the Pride team.

The Pride were clearly outclassed but hanging on. Hofstra

was down 54-49 with about 15 minutes to go in the second half.

The team made 14 of 25 three point attempts.

Nesmith and Upshaw, the grad students, had big games, scoring 24 and 17 points respectively.

They are taking the mantle of the ball handlers early for this team.

The 97-69 loss was expected, but the bright spots from the Pride bode well for the future.

The team plays the University of Richmond and the University of Hartford on the road next week, two teams that will provide more challenges for the Pride.

Men’s basketball rundown

By Mike Rudin assistant sports editor

With any new head coach and team core, there’s bound to be a time span to develop as a unit.

The 2013 season for men’s Pride basketball has gotten off to a start of mistakes and potential.

Senior Forward Stephen Kwaukoni sets up after grabbing 13 rebounds against Monmouth.

Photo Credit/Chris Owens

Pros: The Pride have plenty of depth on the forward position, with nine different players to rotate. The team makes surprises with unexpected performances

such as Darren Payen’s 12 point first half performance against Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Hofstra’s graduate Dion Nesmith has been constantly putting up double-digit performances every game this season so far, and he’s the only solid guard besides Jamall Robinson. Junior forward Moussa Kone is the foundation to the Pride defense, leading the team with 18 defensive rebounds.

Cons: The team has struggled to limit the amount of fouls, giving

up an average of 22 personal fouls per game that stifle their chances to win. The second half has been a troublesome issue because the Pride haven’t scored over 40 points in the second half; the team then starts to become fatigued since main players that are plagued with fouls need to be limited. Player Eliel Gonzalez still awaits review for initial eligibility from the NCAA and he cannot be around the team until it’s resolved which weakens the depth of the team.

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Wrestling starts out slow but finishes strong

By Sean Williams sports editor

The weekend for the Pride wrestling team was night and day as the team looked lost before bouncing back against tough competition.

A loss against Virginia Tech on Friday kicked off the road trip for Hofstra as they fell 28-9 to the No. 17 Hokies. Sunday’s Hokie Duals pitted the Pride against Chattanooga, who they lost to 19-14.

The rest of the day looked grim for the Pride, who began the year by losing to Rutgers and was still winless on the season after the loss to Chattanooga.

“We knew going down to Virginia Tech it was going to be a challenging weekend,” said coach Rob Anspach. “Going into Sunday I know wrestling three matches is always tough on the guys.”

But Hofstra would find its feet against Virginia Military Institute, thumping them 43-3 before moving on to 22nd ranked North Carolina. Unfazed by their

opponent’s credentials, the Pride edged the Tar Heels 25-15.

“We came out looking very sharp against North Carolina and I would say, looking at our team, that that dual meet is the way I expect our team to wrestle. That way we can beat a lot of teams,” said Anspach.

The lighter weights were again a strong point for the Pride, with Jamie Franco, Jamel Hudson and Luke Vaith turning in pivotal performances.

Anspach believed the team’s performances against Virginia Tech and Chattanooga were not promising, but he was very pleased with the turnaround midway through Sunday.

“We were sharp, we were looking for points, we were throwing people around, it was really a good overall team effort,” said Anspach.

Hudson, Nick Terdick and Joe Booth were the only members of the team to pull out wins against Virginia Tech. Though only a freshman, Hudson has been a key contributor for the Pride at 133 lbs.

The match against Chattanooga was closer, as Hofstra built up their customary early lead thanks to the performances of their lighter wrestlers.

But that lead would vanish quickly, as only Dwight Howes would win for Hofstra in a class above 149 lbs.

The next match against Virginia Military Institute would go more smoothly, with only freshman Michael Hughes taking a loss for the Pride.

“I think Mike Hughes is close to turning that corner… you look at Mike, he’s a big kid, and you figure in high school he just bullied people around,” said Anspach. “Well in college, Division I wrestling, they’re also big.”

Cody Ruggirello, Joe Booth and Dwight Howes all pinned their opponents in the VMI route.

The UNC match was by far the brightest spot of the year so far for the Pride.

“It was the first time I’ve seen our guys take that initiative … there’s always going to be a point in the match where a situation

comes up and you either win that situation and you’re probably winning the match, or you lose that situation and you lose the match,” said Anspach.

Jamie Franco lost to 7thranked Nathan Kraisser but Hudson, Vaith, Ruggirello, Terdick and Booth continued their strong seasons, with Vaith’s victory coming over 5th-ranked Evan Henderson. Ruggirello’s victory came by pin, his second pin of the day.

“Cody Ruggirello has really been the guy who has impressed me the most this far,” said Anspach. The redshirt junior has been a pleasant surprise this year, capitalizing on his experiences as a starter on last season’s team.

“Overall I came away with it very happy,” said Anspach.

The coach expressed concern over his heavier weight classes, calling them dicey and saying that those were the uncertain areas his team had to control.

Victor Pozsonyi has been disappointing at 174 lbs., and the 184 lb. class has had some

weight issues.

“We’re doing stupid things off the mat that are causing us problems on the mat,” said Anspach.

The coach knows he’ll need every weight class if the Pride has any chance at beating powerhouse Oklahoma, the team’s next opponent.

“They are good. You don’t get ranked 5th in the country by being a bad team. Up and down their lineup they have guys in the top 20,” said Anspach.

The Pride schedules these brutal non-conference matches to gauge their own performance and be prepared when conference championship season rolls around.

With wrestlers like Vaith and Franco hoping for shots at being All-Americans, the entire team knows this kind of grueling preparation is necessary.

“We can’t have any mistakes, we can’t have anyone not do their job … every guy has to understand their role,” said Anspach.

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Women’s soccer falls to JMU in semis

By Kyle Kandetzki staff writer

The dream of back-to-back CAA titles for the Pride disappeared on Friday, but not without a big milestone and a memorable season to look back on.

Hofstra women’s soccer took on the top-ranked James Madison University on Friday in the CAA tournament semi-finals in Harrisonburg, Va. Despite a record-breaking goal by Sam Scolarici, the Pride fell 3-1 and was eliminated from postseason play.

“I thought we played well, though obviously the loss is tough,” said head coach Riddiough. “We had some opportunities to make the game more interesting but unfortunately we couldn’t capitalize.”

Hofstra was looking to avenge the tie that occurred in the last game against the Dukes, but things didn’t work out. Just over

one minute into the game, JMU’s Katie Hyland received an assist from Ashley Herndon, and was able to beat Hofstra’s Friederike Mehring back to the inside post.

At the 22nd minute Scolarici struck, as she has done so often this year. However, this time she made her way into the Hofstra record books. Scolarici was deep inside the box when she was tripped up, leading to a penalty kick that she converted to tie the score at 1-1.

Scolarici’s penalty kick was her 18th goal of the season, breaking the Hofstra school record set back in 1994 by Carlene Wawrzonek.

Following a 40 minute period where the score remained tied, JMU began to take advantage in the second half and open the game up. At the 63rd minute Dukes’ Sam Lofton took an outside shot that hit the far post and went in to give JMU the lead.

In the 78th minute, Allie Bunner

provided an insurance goal for the Dukes that put the game out of reach for Hofstra. Bunner headed in the goal past Mehring to lead the game to it’s final score, 3-1.

“I’m proud of the performance of this team,” said Riddiough.

“The team was able to execute at certain times, but you need to execute at all times, it’s a key in the playoffs.”

The Pride finished their season with an overall 10-6-3 record, continuing Riddiough’s streak of a winning season every year since taking the head-coaching job in 2006.

In terms of final statistics, many players made large impacts in the Pride’s 2013 campaign.

Sam Scolarici led the team with 38 total points on 18 goals and two assists, while Leah Galton followed with 27 points on eight goals and 11 assists. Other notable efforts came from Jeannine Molleda (five goals, five assists),

Ruby Staplehurst (three goals, four assists), and an injury shortened season for Amber Stobbs (two goals, three assists).

In goal, the season started with a tandem between Emily Morphitis and Mehring. As the season went on, Morphitis claimed the starting role, but would relinquish it for the final four games of the season to Mehring while she suffered a season-ending injury.

In terms of goalie statistics, Morphitis was 8-2-1 in goal, while Mehring was 2-3-2, though Morphitis’s stats came against mostly tough conference opponents. Morphitis had 34 saves, while allowing an average of 1.32 goals per game, and Mehring has 25 saves with a 1.78 goals allowed average.

The Pride will have to make up for the loss of seven departing seniors: Morphitis, Staplehurst, Stobbs, Nicki Choffel, Kerry Cummings, Brittany Farriella and

Tara Kerns. Riddiough says that the team will put a rap on the season and move to prepare for 2014.

“We still have some spots to fill on the roster for next season,” said Riddiough. “We will probably look to go foreign for some of the spots, fill the team and get ready for the spring to prepare for next season.”

But before getting to that point, Riddiough made sure to reflect what the seven leaving players brought to the squad as a closing thought on the 2013 season.

“It’s going to be hard to replace the depth that the senior class provided to the team,” said Riddiough. “It's not easy replacing players because college is such a revolving door and it’s hard to replace leadership.”

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11/15 Friday

11/16 Saturday

11/17 Sunday

VOLLEYBALL

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@ NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 7:30 P.M.

V.S. JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY 1:00 P.M. @ UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 1:00 P.M.

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Women’s basketball split their season opener

By Chris Buckley staff writer

It was the tale of two games as the Hofstra women’s basketball team started the 2013-2014 season 1-1 after games against Robert Morris University and Boston College this weekend.

On Friday, the Pride took on Robert Morris of the North East Conference (NEC). Picked first in the Northeast preseason poll, RMU was led by returning NEC Player of the Year Artemis Spanou. Despite the offensive firepower, a tight Hofstra defense warded off a second half RMU push to secure a hard-fought 65-63 victory.

Hofstra opened up the first half on a quick 6-0 run, but the first 20 minutes shortly turned into a back-and-forth affair, as the Pride managed to hang on to a 34-29 lead headed to the locker room.

Hofstra led by as many as nine points, while the entire game featured 12 ties and 10 lead changes. Each team had 13 fouls after a highly physical first half.

The loss of Shante Evans has called for a new presence in the paint, a role filled in this game mainly by Anma Onyeuku and freshman Elo Edeferioka.

Onyeuku dominated the first half offensively for Hofstra, scoring 13 points and grabbing seven boards in just 14 minutes to lead

the Pride.

The seesaw affair continued into the second half, as Onyeuku’s injury seemed to coincide with the awakening of the Colonials’ offense. Spanou finished the game with 16 points for the Colonials. But, Hofstra’s clutch team play prevailed in the end.

With 2:01 remaining in the game, Elo Edeferioka set up a tremendous offensive play when she blocked an RMU shot in Hofstra’s zone, sending the ball in transition to Dee ThomasPalmer who capped off the play with a layup and a drawn foul.

The sophomore made her free throw to make it a 65-61 game for the Pride, a lead they would hold on to.

For a team with two seniors, Hofstra had seven players score at least five points. Andreana Thomas finished with six points, seven assists and five rebounds, while eight points and four rebounds made for a great debut from Edeferioka.

After the opening victory, Hofstra returned home to Hempstead to host Boston College on Tuesday, looking to move to a perfect 2-0. Despite a career-high 21 points from Annie Payton, the Pride fell 80-63 in the non-conference matchup.

Unlike the game against Robert Morris, Hofstra struggled from the

start, making just one of nine field goals through 4:41 to fall behind the Eagles 10-2. However, things were promising for the Pride soon after when Thomas-Palmer and Kelly Loftus each made a three-point shot as part of a 10-0 Hofstra run that ended with the Pride ahead 12-10.

Unfortunately, that was about as close as Krista KilburnSteveskey’s team would get to a win. A series of BC runs at the end of the first half and the opening of the second put Hofstra behind for good. Kelly Hughes led the Eagles with season-highs of 19 points and eight rebounds, while junior Lauren Engeln finished with 14 points.

“It was nice to be home but the outcome just wasn’t what we expected,” said Hofstra head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey following the loss. “We didn’t shoot the ball very well, we shot too many threes as we were trying to make up for lost time, but we did have really good shots and I’d hate to go back and see how many layups we missed.”

Offensively, Payton’s 21 points in 27 minutes led the way for Hofstra, while Sydni Epps chipped in with nine points. Epps is one of six sophomores who will undoubtedly be needed for scoring this season. As a team, the Pride shot a meager 26 percent from the field, and an even lower

Sophomore Forward Ruth Sherrill calls for the ball Photo Credit/Chris Owens

19 percent from beyond the arc.

“I’m not really into personal stuff,” said Payton. “I’d give up half those points if we could win.

It’s always nice to contribute to your team when they need it, but winning is always more important.”

Hofstra will look to rebound from the loss when they host the Lady Rams of Fordham at the Mack this Friday. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

Weekly Roundup: Women’s basketball

By Lauren Del Valle staff writer

It’s back to the drawing board for women’s basketball after Tuesday night’s loss in their home opener against the Eagles of Boston College. The team falls to a 1-1 record, having beat Robert Morris University in their season opener on the road over the weekend.

The newly implemented handcheck rule only created more buzz around both the men and women’s leagues as the season gets underway.

The NCAA intends for the rule to create a smoother offensive flow that is supposed to be

unique to college basketball in comparison to the NBA and WNBA. As certain leagues and teams are known for being more physical than others, the idea is that the game as an entity will become less adulterated by foul play, thus allowing that quickpaced game flow.

However, thus far, the rule has done the exact opposite. Due in part to the cold-turkey implementation, teams and referees alike are learning on their feet.

Only time will tell its ultimate effects. Nevertheless, against Boston College, fans saw less of the Pride’s speed because of constant breaks for fouls.

As the Eagles stuck tight in

a two-three zone defensive structure, the Pride was forced to rely on the outside shot. This ultimately gave the Eagles the edge as the Pride shot a mere 25.7 percent from the field and 18.8 percent behind the arc. The shot selection was solid, but too many layups were missed, many of which were uncontested.

The Pride struggled especially to connect inside and out passing combinations that made them so successful against Robert Morris.

Senior guard Annie Payton was able to penetrate the zone to achieve a team game-high and career-high 21 points, but that wasn’t enough.

The absence of senior forward

Amna Onyeuku was felt in the paint both on the offensive and defensive ends. Onyeuku could only manage eight minutes of play against the Eagles due to a knee injury. Sophomore guard Sydney Epps picked up some of the slack on the boards with nine rebounds, but Onyeuku was missed when it came to offensive play under the basket.

The Pride played a man-to-man defense for the majority of the game, only switching for a short time in the second half to a twothree zone. Their full court manto-man press proved successful, targeting the Eagles’ strength in outside shooting. However, they were unable to maintain the

up-tempo defense for the entire game. The low shooting percentage visibly deflated the Pride’s momentum on defense.

Coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey and the coaching staff appear to be still testing combinations for a definitive starting line-up as only sophomore forward Alexis Carter and Annie Payton started the first two games of the season.

The Pride will face the Lady Rams of Fordham this Friday night at home beginning at 7 p.m. The Pride has not played the Lady Rams during KilburnSteveskey’s tenure, but scouting reports highlight the physicality of the team, according to the Pride coach.

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Volleyball gets swept by UNC and Charleston

By Jackie Parsons staff writer

The Pride was swept in both of its road matches last weekend by the league leading College of Charleston and UNC Wilmington, continuing the Pride’s current four game losing streak. The losses caused Hofstra’s overall record to drop to 15-13 and 5-7 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play.

“Overall, not too satisfied with the outcome this weekend,” head coach Kristina Hernandez said.

“It’s obvious that not everything was really clicking. It’s a little tough to come out of the matches feeling good about anything.”

Hofstra struggled offensively throughout the match against Charleston, preventing a lead in any of the three sets against the Cougars. Charleston’s strong .392 overall hitting percentage fueled the team’s sweep of the Pride, the Cougars winning the match with scores of 25-15, 25-17, and 25-18. Charleston remains undefeated in CAA play.

The Cougars maintained a dominating lead throughout the first set, leaving the Pride with little opportunity to rally back for the win.

Hofstra was able to keep pace with Charleston in the beginning of the second set until a six point rally from the Cougars, fueled by three Hofstra errors, put the team up 20-11. A small rally from the Pride pulled the score to 17-24, but the Cougars answered

back with a set winning kill from Melissa Morello. Hofstra’s strongest showing was in the third set, but a .467 kill average from Charleston secured a 25-18 win.

Junior outside hitter Kelsie Wills posted 14 kills while junior right side Nuria Lopes da Silva added seven, but the Pride was held to an overall .124 hitting percentage. Hannah Klemm also contributed 18 assists and nine digs.

Hernandez believes her team could pull from their current slump by focusing on their side of the court.

“We have to just get back to the details,” she said. “Making sure we have all our players in our offense. That starts with passing and being able to have an opportunity to run an offense with all three hitters in the front row.”

The Pride’s offensive woes continued as they took on UNC Wilmington, the team posting a negative .017 hitting percentage.

The Seahawks swept Hofstra with scores of 25-18, 25-22, and 25-15, solidifying a 6-6 record in CAA play.

Hofstra was able to keep pace with UNCW after overcoming an early 2-9 deficit in the first set, but was not able to take the lead.

The second set resulted in closer play, the Pride taking a brief 16-12 lead before the Seahawks rallied back for a slim three-point win. UNCW dominated the third set, taking an easy match win fueled by 16 Hofstra

hitting errors.

Wills garnered 14 kills and 12 digs while junior outside hitter Emily Burke posted eight kills, the pair comprising a majority of the Pride’s offense.

“I saw [Burke] and [Wills] switching to a different gear when we were struggling,” Hernandez said. “They really tied to push everybody and we need those things in the stretch.”

Freshman libero Sophia Black had a strong defensive showing, posting 18 digs for the Pride.

Hofstra is the sixth seed in the conference and will look to turn the losing streak around before the CAA Championship Tournament next weekend.

“We need to focus on us… and really make the final push here this weekend,” Hernandez said.

“We need to be tough with what we’re doing and make sure we’re executing things on our side so we can have a good, positive weekend.”

The Pride will return home this weekend to take on the College of William and Mary this Friday at 7 p.m. and James Madison University on Sunday at 1 p.m. for their final regular season matches.

Back Cover: Dion Nesmith (11) scans the floor against Fairleigh Dickinson.

Junior outside hitter Emily Burke looks to score against the Seahawks.

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Men’s soccer falls just short in tough nailbiter

By Frank Aimetti staff writer

An early goal was all William & Mary needed for the victory against Hofstra in the quarterfinals of the CAA tournament 1-0.

After a loss against the University of Delaware in the final regular season game, the Pride needed Drexel University to beat the College of Charleston in order to qualify for the CAA tournament. Drexel defeated the College of Charleston 2-1 in their regular season finale, pushing Hofstra into the postseason. As the lowest seed in the tourna-

ment, Hofstra faced an uphill battle from the beginning, opening the postseason against a very tough William & Mary team that had previously beaten the Pride 3-2 earlier in the season.

The first half was a defensive struggle during which William & Mary broke through with their first and only shot of the half. A series of incisive passes split the Hofstra defense leading to a one on one situation where William & Mary player Chris Albiston was able to beat Hofstra goalkeeper Roberto Pellegrini to the low left side of the net. From that point on, Hofstra’s defense clamped

down, not allowing another shot by the opposition for the rest of the half. Unfortunately for the Pride, William & Mary’s defense was similarly stout, allowing only 3 shots on goal for the entire half with none proving to be especially dangerous.

The second half carried the same tone as the first with both defenses overpowering the opposing offenses. Freshman Ignacio Gorrono, serving as a spark off the bench, very nearly scored the equalizer in the 87th minute, but a brilliant save by William & Mary’s goalkeeper ensured the Hofstra defeat.

Hofstra’s defense allowed two total shots for the game with the first being the one that mattered most.

This was the final Pride game for seniors Tyler Botte, Chris Griebsch, Herbert Biste, Chris Grenzig and Roberto Pellegrini.

Griebsch will end his career with Hofstra as the all-time leader in assists, having 32, as well as the CAA Assist Leader for 2011 and 2012. Griebsch leads the conference with eight assists despite Hofstra’s early elimination, and has a very good chance of winning the Assist title for the third straight year.

On the other hand, Tyler Botte’s skillset cannot be measured by just statistics as his heart and intelligence go beyond any statsheet. Botte served as not just a captain of the team and defensive stalwart, but also an emotional leader whose presence will be sorely missed. In addition to his contributions of the defensive end, Botte will end his career with 12 goals.

William & Mary will advance to play UNC Wilmington while Hofstra ends its season at 8-7-3.

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