The Hofstra Chronicle, November 8, 2022

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TUESDAY November 8, 2022

SPECIAL EDITION: MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2022

NEWS

SPORTS

Hofstra Votes urges students to Women’s soccer wins CAA championship participate in upcoming election

By Marisa Dambach STAFF W R I T E R

With 90 seconds left in the second overtime period, Hofstra University’s graduate student Krista Agostinello netted the winning goal to defeat Northeastern University in the 2022 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) women’s soccer championship 2-1 at Parsons Field in Boston, Massachusetts. Even though the Huskies beat the Pride in the regular season, that did not stop Hofstra from leaving it out on the pitch and winning the championship.

The first half consisted of a strong offensive performance from both sides. Multiple shots

Photo courtesy of Jim Pierce Photo courtesy of Musik Animal This is Hofstra’s 10th NCAA appearance in program history and sixth since 2015.

were saved on goal or missed to bring both teams to halftime scoreless.

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OPINION

Upside-down politics, literally

By Natalie Correa

of Waverly Place” finale with a subpar one hour special a year later. Nonetheless, the presiNothing says dential election of “upcoming election” 2016 was a major like political lawn eye-opener for me signs lined up in on the ways political the grass along the candidates are able main road. Or they to garner support could be propped for themselves. The up in clusters on most shocking was people’s lawns, a sea how far a name of usually red, white could take someone, and blue in different even if they had no orders, all reminding political experience you who is on that Photo courtesy of Michael Carruth to back them up. As district’s upcoming polarizing as this Political lawn signs displaying candidates’ names play a large ballot. time was, I am able to role in election campaigning.

As a city girl, I’m look back fondly on surprised by how would say that I am more politi- how the conversation of politics well-acquainted I am with the on the national level became cally aware now than ever. idea of these signs. Candidate more frequent.

Granted, I was 13 during that signs are so important that I election cycle, so my priorities judge how serious an upcoming then were focused on why they election is based on how early would follow up the “Wizards CONTINUED ON A12 SPEC IA L TO T H E C H R O N I CL E

the signs make their way to a patch of grass.

In the years since 2016, I

Trevor Parenteau / Hofstra Chronicle Center for Civic Engagement fellows tabled in the Student Center atrium as a part of the Hofstra Votes campaign.

By Madeline Armstrong N EWS ED ITO R

Hofstra Votes is a campaign started by University Relations three years ago to help educate and empower students to vote in elections. Hofstra Votes has been active again this semester, preparing students for the midterm elections.

Rosanna Perotti, a political science professor, enlisted one of her classes to table in the Student Center during common hour to help students register to vote and provide them with necessary information for political participation.

“We’ve estimated that we’ve helped probably about 500 students,” Perotti said.

Some of the services they’ve provided are helping students request an absentee ballot, register to vote in their state, find information on polling places and provide education on the candidates they are voting for.

According to Sarah Stauffer, a volunteer for Hofstra Votes and a senior global studies and public policy and public service major, campaigns like these are necessary to help college students vote.

“The way in which voting is set up for college students,” Stauffer said, “it feels like it is designed to set college students up for failure.”

Logistically, it can be difficult for students to vote if they do not have a mode of transportation to get to a polling place or if they do not have enough information on how to request an absentee ballot in time.

However, New York state passed a law called the John Lewis Rights Act of New York.

Among many other voting rights initiatives, it allows for every college campus to have a polling place. According to Perotti, she believes that this addition would be extremely helpful to Hofstra students by providing them the opportunity to vote since the polling place will be a couple of buildings away and they will have time to stop by between their classes.

Although this law will be incredibly beneficial and Hofstra Votes is working to assist and educate students, Stauffer said that some students do not see the importance of voting.

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$4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act offers hope for New York

first.”

“Long Island is the most vulnerable to sea level In response to this, CCE has rise and climate impacts,” partnered with a coalition of Esposito said. “So, we must over 300 groups around New fortify our coastlines by York, informing citizens about restoring wetlands and usthe Environmental Bond Act ing nature-based solutions and urging them to vote for it so the flooding doesn’t do during the midterm elections.

“Not every state has taken a damage to our homes and step like this,” Valverde said, communities. Long Island has the most to gain by sup- “so it’s important that we are putting our best foot forward porting this bond act.” and trying to mitigate climate However, Esposito is change, especially with an area concerned about how many such as Long Island that’s very people are not aware of the vulnerable to the effects of act.

Photo courtesy of Erich Westendarp climate change.” “[Members of CCE] are Correa feels if this act were concerned that it’s been a The Environmental Bond Act, a $4.2 billion act, will be the first of its kind since 1996 if it is passed. New Yorkers have the opportunity to vote for it passed, it would set a precedent very quiet campaign so far,” during the midterm elections. for the other states to follow. she said.

“For me, Proposition 1 is Jason Valverde, a senior – an important issue on Long

By Madeline Armstrong representative of the ability sustainability major, said that Island – and provide money for NE WS E DI TOR not enough people know or care for local governments to have infrastructure to protect against On the ballot for New Yorkers a more varied plan of action about the act. floods.” in the midterm elections is a against climate change,” $4.2 billion environmenCorrea said. tal bond act. Labeled as According to Esposito, Proposition 1, the Clean Air, the last environmental bond Clean Water and Green Jobs act was 25 years ago. “We Environmental Bond Act can’t continue to wait,” she will be the first of its kind said. “The sewer infrastrucsince 1996 if it is passed. ture and the drinking water “The bond act is a onceproblems won’t fix themin-a-generation opportunity selves. All of these programs to fund critical needs,” said are necessities. They’re not Adrienne Esposito, exluxury items.” ecutive director of Citizens If passed, the Clean Air, Campaign for the Environment Clean Water and Green Jobs “If you want to have the Esposito said that this act will (CCE), a Long Island-based Environmental Bond Act will beaches that we have, if you especially benefit Long Island, nonprofit organization that provide significant funding to want to have the wineries that since the island contains 30,000 advocates for protecting the fight climate change in New we have, if you want to take acres of undeveloped land environment.

York. After Tuesday, Nov. 8, advantage of those for the rest that can be saved. AdditionA minimum of $1.1 billion New Yorkers will have decided of your life,” Valverde said, ally, Long Island has struggled will be dedicated to restoration if it is worth their vote. “then you need to put your best largely with contaminated and flood risk reduction, $650 groundwater and drinking water foot forward in trying to save it million will go to restoring for several years. water quality and infrastructure “Our sewer infrastrucand $1.5 billion will be used for ture is old, it’s crumclimate change mitigation. Adbling,” Esposito said. ditionally, 35% of funds will go “Normally sewer structoward environmental justice, tures are out of sight, out and 100,000 environmental jobs of mind until they break will be created. and raw sewage starts “What I view as the highlights flowing into the street or are that it seeks to put about a the bay or the harbor. It third of the funds toward diswill pay for these new advantaged communities,” said state-of-the-art treatments Natalie Correa, a junior sustainfor emerging toxic conability and geography major taminants so our drinking with a geographic information water will be clean.”

Photo courtesy of Xianyu Hao systems concentration. “It is Long Islanders need to looking to conserve open spaces learn about the imporEnvironmental advocates say that the Clean Air, Clean Water and Green and increase recreational access Jobs Act is long overdue, with the last one being 25 years ago. tance of the act, accordto them. It is looking to improve ing to Esposito. water quality and infrastructure

“The bond act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fund critical needs.”

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NEWS

Perotti Predictions: New York election and redistricting

Map created by Jonathan Cervas.

By Moriah Sukhal NEW S E D I TO R

As Tuesday, Nov. 8, draws nearer, New Yorkers will be using the midterm election to voice their concerns about the new district map.

In wake of the 2020 census, New York has apportioned 26 congressional districts which was one fewer than the number appointed after the 2010 census.

As a result, when the members of New York’s redistricting commission met in January, chaos ensued.

“Redistricting is the redrawing of district lines for House [of Representatives] elections.

It takes place because every 10 years, the House is reapportioned and there is a change in the number of seats per state in the House,” said Rosanna Perotti, professor of political science.

New York lost a seat in the House since its population is not growing at the same rate in comparison to other states, according to Perotti. For instance, while the United States Census Bureau indicates that New York’s population consists of about 8.5 million people, states such as Texas with a population of about 30 million gained a seat.

“Even when the number remains the same the state government has to change the lines to reflect changes in the distribution of population within the state,” Perotti said.

New York commission’s failure to create new lines for the House of Representatives, the Assembly and the state Senate left the redistricting process

in the hands of a Democratic controlled legislature.

“Because the state government draws the lines, in many states it’s the state legislature that’s drawing the line, that means the people that serve in the state assembly and the state senate,” Perotti said. “Whichever party controls that state government, that party is going to be able to draw districts that are favorable to it.”

As a result, the legislature proposed a congressional map that gave Republicans only four of the 26 congressional seats.

This map was immediately struck down and the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court ruled that the maps were subjected to partisan gerrymandering.

Gerrymandering, according to Britannica, is the “practice of drawing the boundaries of electoral districts in a way that gives one political party an unfair advantage over its rivals.”

Students explained how gerrymandering can occur in a state.

“In the redistricting process, gerrymandering occurs despite efforts against it,” said Briauna Rushin, a junior political science major. “This hurts minoritized communities by restricting their political representation.”

Perotti explained that minority communities are the most effected by this.

“The real harm that happens when gerrymandering occurs is that entire communities of people are split up,” Perotti said.

In May, a new congressional map drawn by redistricting special master Jonathan Cervas was adopted by Justice Patrick McAllister. The new map is made up of seven Republicanrepresented districts and 24 Democratic districts and will be used during the 2022 elections.

However, the new map still comprises unfair redistricting, as representatives whose districts were merged with one another were forced to run against each other. Democratic representa-

tives Jerrold Nadler and Carolyn Maloney had to run against each other in the primary elections that took place from June 28 to Aug. 23. Ultimately, Nadler won the race to represent District 12.

“Immediately somebody is just going to not have to run for reelection, and what happens is that two members are often redistricted into the same district,” Perotti said.

Furthermore, New Yorkers have been concerned about the impact of redistricting on diverse communities. According to the Daily News, one prominent example is the minority communities in “Coney Island and the Marlboro Houses, one of the largest [New York City Housing Authority] developments in Brooklyn.” These communities have been moved into the district containing Bay Ridge, a predominantly white and wealthy neighborhood.

“More often than not communities of color are most impacted by redistricting,” said Bryan Perez, a senior political science major. “For example, a Republican-controlled legislature can split a district that is composed mostly of minorities (who tend to vote Democratically) and causes a Democratic candidate the likelihood of not being elected there.”

Overall, students say this conversation will continue.

“There are many disparities within communities that should have a larger voice,” said Wilmer Majia, a junior political science major.

Although there has been a shift in control of certain districts, New Yorkers are urged to participate in the upcoming election as it will set the tone as to what issues are addressed by the winning candidates.

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“I know that college students have done a great deal of voting “We were still trying to conwith their feet in protests over vince a fair amount of students the past few years,” Perotti said. to register and to vote,” Stauffer “College students have done a said. “I think a common misgood job of conception making their among our preferences generaknown in tion is that ways other our vote than votwouldn’t ing, but the matter. only way We are you change the largest the rules is [percentby voting. age of the] You have to population, follow up but we are protests by the least going to the active.” ballot box.”

AcKayla cording Stadeker, a to Perotti, senior global people studies and aged 18 geography Trevor Parenteau / Hofstra Chronicle to 29 are major and the largest The Hofstra Votes campaign began three volunteer for years ago in an effort to educate and demoassist students in voting.

Hofstra Votes, graphic of said that she voters but had seen a good number of are often the least participatory. students who were overwhelmed However, young voters were by the voting process. Still, she essential to the results of the urges students to take the first elections in 2020. steps to learn how to vote and “Many analysts have said for whom they’re voting in their that the votes of young people state’s elections. helped to sway close elections “As college students, we are across the country in 2020 both the generation who is directly in presidential and in closely entering the workforce and are contested senate and house going to be dealing with these races,” Perotti said. “It matters issues and these topics that when entire groups of people sit we’re voting on right now,” out in the electoral process.”

Stadeker said. “So, it’s going to She also said that younger be up to us to essentially lead voters do not show a lack of the country.” interest in the topics or issues that are being voted on, despite the polling numbers.

“Students can find more information about Hofstra Votes and the resources they provide at hofstra.edu/votes.”

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Keystone State has key role in 2022 midterms

By Anna DeGoede M ANGIN G E D I TO R

After playing a crucial part in the results of the 2020 presidential election, experts say that the results of Pennsylvania’s midterm elections will also play a major role in determining the makeup of this cycle’s United States Congress.

The race between Democratic candidate and former Pennsylvania state lieutenant governor John Fetterman and Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz, a retired surgeon and television personality, looks to be the Democrats’ best chance at gaining a seat in the Senate.

Early polls collected by FiveThirtyEight in October predicted a 5.8% lead for Fetterman. The narrow margin shrunk more after Fetterman’s shaky performance when the two clashed in their only formal debate on Oct. 24. Even a key Democratic strategist started to question his abilities, according to an article by NBCNews. “[Fetterman] should not have debated,” said Chris Kofinis, an experienced Democratic campaign strategist, in the article. “Anyone on his team who agreed to a debate should be fired, or never work again, because that debate may have tanked his campaign.”

On the other hand, Oz’s celebrity status remains a point of concern for Pennsylvania state voters.

“When I first heard [Oz] was running, I immediately had anxieties about another celebrity trying to run for office,” said Maddie Perkins, a senior television/video major from West Chester, Pennsylvania. “Also, knowing he wasn’t born in PA or lived there very long makes me worried that he doesn’t know the people or the state very well.”

Despite Fetterman’s performance, a poll released by The New York Times and Siena College on Tuesday, Nov. 1, found that 49% of the respondents, when asked which Senate candidate they would vote for indicated that they would vote for Fetterman, while 44% would

vote for Oz. Both candidates will be serving their first term in the United States Senate if elected.

Some students felt that the state needs a more moderate candidate than either Fetterman or Oz. “From what I have heard, I would not personally vote for Dr. Oz,” said Hallie Washko, a sophomore Spanish and linguistics double major from the Scranton, Pennsylvania, area.

“I think that since Pennsylvania is a swing state with so many different opinions and views, we need someone to be a bridge between the two. I do not think that is what he would do.”

A Pennsylvania victory for either party would signify a greater likelihood of holding on to a Senate majority. A Fetterman victory gives Democrats a three-in-four chance to keep their Senate majority, while an Oz victory would give Republicans a three-in-four opportunity to wrest power from the Democrats, according to CNN. Kathryn Blakeley, a drama and English double major from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, does not think the election results will help solve the split between the two parties.

“I have a feeling that there’s not going to be a fix in the major rift, but I feel like there are some candidates that will make it worse,” Blakeley said.

In addition, Blakeley belives that both candidates will threatnen rights that are imporant to her.

“Given everything that’s happened with Roe v. Wade and, as you know, the Pennsylvania candidates that are terrifying, it’s a very high stakes election for reproductive rights, disability rights, LGBTQ+ rights and so much more.”

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Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Megan Naftali

On Oct. 24, at 11:28 p.m., the fire alarm in Bill of Rights Hall was activated due to burnt popcorn. The fire alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated. PS, the plant department and the Uniondale Fire Department responded. The situation was corrected, and the fire alarm was reset.

On Oct. 26, at 1:30 p.m., an RA reported to PS that they observed two students refusing to identify themselves when asked.

Both Hofstra students were issued referrals to CS for their actions.

On Oct. 26, at 1:50 p.m., a non-student reported to PS that they observed a male flying a drone over the soccer stadium in parking field 6A. A search of the area proved negative.

On Oct. 27, at 3:35 p.m., a Hofstra student reported that they left their bicycle unlocked in the bicycle rack next to Emily Lowe Hall.

When the student returned, the bicycle was missing.

PS conducted a search of

the campus and found the bicycle in the HofUSA parking lot.

On Oct. 28, at 9:55 p.m., the RA on duty in Netherlands South reported to PS that while conducting rounds in Rensselaer House, they discovered that an exit sign had been vandalized and broken down from the ceiling. A work order has been placed.

On Oct. 28, at 10:07 p.m., the fire alarm in HofUSA was activated due to a fog machine. The building was evacuated. PS, the plant department and the Uniondale Fire Department responded. The situation was corrected, and the fire alarm was reset.

On Oct. 30, at 5 p.m., while conducting a search of the Graduate Residence Hall during an activated fire alarm, PS discovered that a Hofstra student failed to evacuate. The student was issued a referral to CS for their actions.

On Oct. 30, at 8:14 p.m., PS responded to the Pride Park Halloween Festival on a call that there was a nonstudent harassing Hofstra students. The non-student was transported to the HIC and banned from campus.

On Oct. 31, at 12:33 p.m., a Hofstra student reported that their bicycle was stolen from the Netherlands North bicycle rack. The complainant stated that the bicycle was removed and the tire was left behind still secured to the rack.

An investigation is being conducted into this matter.

Key PS - Public Safety CS - Community Standards HIC - Hofstra Information Center NCPD - Nassau County Police Department RA - Resident Assistant

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FEATURES

Professor Spotlight: William Schaefer

By Michelle Rabinovich SPORTS EDITOR

Professor William Schaefer, a member of the political science faculty, earned his bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, his master’s from Rutgers University and his J.D. from American University. At Hofstra, he primarily teaches constitutional law and American criminal justice. However, going into law wasn’t part of his original plan.

“My original goal was to teach, [so] I went to George Washington, Rutgers and then American University to teach political science,” Schaefer explained. “For some reason, I decided I wanted to do something else, so because I was a faculty [member] at American, I got to go to their law school for free.”

Although Schaefer didn’t set out to be a lawyer when beginning his education, once he was in the thick of it, he knew the exact kind of attorney he wanted to be.

“From the very start I knew that I would be in prosecution work,” Schaefer said. “I also knew that I would never work as a defense attorney just because it wasn’t where my heart and head was.”

Upon graduation from law school, Schaefer held several prestigious jobs, including a federal clerkship with a U.S. District Court judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by a two-year stint in Suffolk County, New York, as the assistant district attorney.

Most of his legal career was spent in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, prosecuting organized crime.

“I enjoyed that time out there immensely,” Schaefer said with a grin. “[I] did everything from drug cases to murder-for-hires to racketeering, and [I] had the full resources of the federal government behind [me].”

Part of Schaefer’s desire to dive into prosecutorial work was rather straight forward – it was easier on his conscience.

“If I said to myself, ‘I probably could convince a jury even though there’s not enough evidence,’ I don’t bring that case, because the prosecutor’s job is not to win but to secure justice,” Schaefer explained. “So, the way I always looked at it is I always made less money than a defense attorney, but I never had trouble

anecdotes; so hopefully it gives the students a much better understanding because it’s not just the dry academic work, but it is also real life being infused in it.”

One of the driving forces that keeps law schools filled with students is that law, as an ever-evolving field, can be one of the most difficult things to

While some would pride themselves on having an old-fashioned way of thinking and teaching, Schaefer was quite the opposite, embracing the constantly changing ways of the modern political world and the law.

“The good thing is, unlike a lot of other areas of teaching,

“The good thing is, unlike a lot of other areas of teaching, political science and the law are constantly evolving.

So there’s nothing static.”

Photo courtesy of William Schaefer

sleeping at night because of any moral issues.”

Even with all these complicated cases, Schaefer never sacrificed his love for teaching in favor of his passion for justice.

“I never actually left teaching, because even when I was at the U.S. Attorney’s office, you’re allowed, as one of your outside interests, to teach,” Schaefer said.

“The thing I love about teaching that I can do is, I can bring in the obviously academic side, but also flesh it out with individual

study. To adapt to different legal theories and legislation, Schaefer explained his “master key” method that has worked for decades.

“Giving [students] questions that don’t really have a right or wrong answer, but rather make you think of the ethical and political and constitutional and legal issues, [is how I teach],” Schaefer said. “I try to convince my students that, despite what the law states, law is infused with politics and values and cultures and various issues.”

political science and the law are constantly evolving,” Schaefer explained. “So there’s nothing static.”

On a more personal note, Schaefer was quick to add that teaching is a two-way street, where teachers can be impacted by students just as much as the professors try to influence their pupils.

“The student I remember most was a student here, a young man from Mississippi. One of the most brilliant minds I’ve ever

seen, and he went on to become a Rhodes Scholar,” Schaefer said.

“It’s a terrible analogy, but he came to the school as a caterpillar, and he left as a butterfly. He truly found himself and then was able to start projecting outward.”

A fun fact about Schaefer is that he’s traveled to 125 countries around the world including Israel, China and Jordan.

“I remember eating crickets in Vietnam [as] part of the culinary treats,” Schaefer recalled. “[They were] not bad because they poured garlic and butter on it, kind of like if you pour garlic and butter on anything else it’s going to taste not so bad.”

One of Schaefer’s most vivid travel memories is from Cape Town, South Africa.

“I had gone to South Africa to look at apartheid and was taken out to the island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 20 years, and the guide who gave me the tour of the island was a former prisoner in the very prison he was guiding us through and knew Mandela quite well,” Schaefer said. “On that same trip, I had the opportunity to actually meet with Desmond Tutu.”

Even with all his vast life experiences, he has one big regret: never learning another language besides Latin.

“Unless I run into Julius Caesar, it’s not going to do me much good to know [Latin], and that’s probably one of my great regrets,” Schaefer confided. “I would have liked to have studied a language much more thoroughly.”

On the flip side, he admitted that there’s plenty of things he’s rather proud of accomplishing in his life.

“There were a couple of cases that I prosecuted out in California that really did protect and help an awful lot of people,” Schaefer explained. “Dealing with pretty ruthless organized crime groups who preyed on an awful lot of people and getting those cases successfully prosecuted meant I was really getting some bad people off the street.”

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Chron Critiques: Revolution Noodle Bubble Tea

By Alexis Friedman EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On Sept. 30, campus life as we know it was changed forever, with the introduction of a bubble tea offering at Revolution Noodle and Sushi in the David and Sondra S. Mack Student Center. Prior to this historic date on Hofstra’s campus, students would have to make the 10-to15-minute trek to procure bubble tea (also called boba) from Gong Cha in the Roosevelt Field Mall or Kung Fu Tea on Hempstead Turnpike.

The introduction of boba drinks on campus excited many because of their accessibility, but the drinks themselves leave room for improvement. Revolution Noodle and Sushi offers seven different types of iced teas including milk tea, Thai tea, taro tea, passion fruit tea, strawberry tea, peach tea and dragon fruit tea. In each tea, you have the option of boba pearls or lychee jelly.

For those unfamiliar with boba pearls, they do not taste like

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may not be for you, but there is never harm in trying it.

day-to-day on softness, a potential deterrent for anyone drinking

boba will taste like on any given day, lychee jelly can be a more

It could be related to the fruit to dairy ratio in each drink, but I do believe the fruit teas pair best with boba’s tapioca rice flavoring and milk teas go best with lychee, to add a bit of fruit flavor into the milk mix. My favorite bubble tea combinations that Hofstra now offers are milk tea with lychee, Thai tea with boba, peach tea with boba and passion fruit tea with boba.

The discovery of lychee jelly was a game changer for me and I cannot imagine life drinking bubble tea at Hofstra without knowing it. Next time you want boba but grow unhappy with the options, mix it up by substituting lychee for boba.

A common gripe about the latest drink offering on campus is the $7 price for a small drink, filled with way too much ice, which prevents drinkers from accessing all the boba pearls or lychee. Prices at Hofstra, especially at Revolution Noodle and Sushi, are steep, but increasing the bubble tea offering to include different sizes of drinks could be a plentiful investment

“The introduction of boba drinks on campus excited many because of their accessibility, but the drinks themselves leave room for improvement. Revolution Noodle and Sushi offers seven different types of iced teas including milk tea, Thai tea, taro tea, passion fruit tea, strawberry tea, peach tea and dragon fruit tea.”

chocolate whatsoever, unlike what I was told before taking my first sip of a bubble tea, but are rounded tapioca pearls with an almost gummy consistency. If you don’t enjoy chewing while drinking, the concept of boba

While I am no boba pearl expert, the quality of the pearls served at Revolution Noodle & Sushi on campus can depend on the day. Unlike the regularity of the ramen, the boba pearls are much more fickle things and vary

bubble tea. The pearls somehow manage to change consistency each day, as the boba I had on Monday was incredibly soft – not in a good way – compared to Wednesday’s drink. If you don’t want to worry about what the

reliable option because its consistency doesn’t vary – and if it does, there is a serious problem!

Personally, I find the lychee jelly to pair better with the milk teas, while boba goes much better with the non-milk fruit teas.

for Hofstra, making students happier about the price. If you regularly drink boba and want to try Hofstra’s take on it, be wary that it might not live up to your expectations, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a try!

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MAN ON THE UNISPAN

Which fictional character would you most likely vote for?

By Ethan Albin and Julian Rocha

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Overheard @ hofstra “Can you get high on Advil? I think I’m high on Advil.”

OPINION EDITOR AND FEATURES EDITOR

“The Hofstra slogan is, ‘Hey, we do nothing all day.’”

“Mark Hamill’s Joker, because he would make the political game a lot more interesting.”

“I don’t want a mate, I want a sacrifice.”

- Briana Contreras, sophomore

“You could kill a pilgrim with a gummy bear.”

“The boomer evidence is getting stronger every day; I can’t beat the allegations.”

“Jake the Dog; he makes good decisions and he’s wise. Plus, he’s bilingual!”

“Study a broad? Which one?”

- AJ Whitman, sophomore

“My two biggest fears are semen on an old couch and Cornell notes.”

“I’d let him punt me.”

“My ass is always sweaty.”

“Nemo. ‘Just keep swimming’ is a great message to run on.”

- Jake Epstein, sophomore

“It’s definitely better to be in the security of academia than to do real work.”

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By Julian Rocha

Chron Cooks ft. Julian Rocha: Pasta with Pesto

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Ingredients:

Instructions:

6 ounces pasta of your choice (photo is of De Cecco spinach linguine)

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. In the meantime, microwave the spinach in a proper container with water for five minutes, pausing halfway through to sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top.

1 handful frozen spinach 4-5 ounces pesto 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Salt Julian Rocha / The Hofstra Chronicle

Greening out is one of my favorite weekend activities. Before you get alarmed, I’m talking about pesto. Since it does not need to be heated on the stove, it is the perfect sauce for a quick pasta meal in a dorm kitchen.

Jazz it up with some spices, cheese and microwaveable vegetables, and you’ll have a meal worth writing home about! I tend to eyeball measurements when making pasta, so if you end up with leftovers, they’re perfect to share with a friend or save for another meal.

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Grated parmesan Chili crunch

2. Once the water has reached a boil, add a heavy pinch of salt to the water and then the pasta.

Stir intermittently to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

3. After around 10 minutes, taste a noodle for softness and continue heating and stirring until ready.

4. Strain the pasta once the noodles are soft throughout, leaving a small amount of water in the pot.

5. Mix the pesto and spinach into the pot with the cooked pasta and enjoy!

6. Optional: Sprinkle with parmesan and chili crunch to add additional texture and flavor.

Chron Cooks ft. Ethan Albin: Charcuterie Board

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Ingredients:

Instructions:

4 blocks of whatever cheeses you desire

1. Cut your desired cheese into a variety of shapes (slices, chunks, etc.).

1 package of pre-sliced deli meat Pretzel thins, chips or crackers Optional: Dried or fresh fruit

2. Assort the cheeses into clumps around your plate, platter or board (try to group them together as best as possible).

3. Unpackage your deli meat of choice and slice into smaller pieces.

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Looking for the perfect appetizer or side dish for your get-together? Your friends will love this charcuterie board that’s simple and easy to make in your dorm. It can be fancy or simple, and you can mix and match ingredients as you choose. I used smoked gouda, pepper jack, dill havarti and white cheddar as well as prosciutto. Feel free to have fun with this!

4. Optional: Curl your deli meat into little rollups to save space and make serving easier.

5. Plate your crackers or chips of choice.

6. Mix, match and enjoy!

Election night at Hofstra Students rehearsed in preparation for this year’s Hofstra Votes Live broadcast, a four-hour live multicast airing on election night. This large scale production brings together hundreds of members of student media organizations such as the HEAT Network, WRHU and the Hofstra Chronicle to cover both national and regional election races. The event will be livestreamed on the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication’s YouTube channel Hofstra University Channel 32.2 and can be heard on WRHU HAWC on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m.

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Drake and 21 Savage team up for a new album B2 Courtesy of Complex

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Drake & 21 Savage release collaboration album, ‘Her Loss’

By Jacob Genest SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

“Her Loss,” the highly anticipated collaboration album from Drake and 21 Savage, is finally here, having touched down on all major streaming platforms on Friday, Nov. 4. The project spans one hour and includes 16 songs in total.

The album’s release date was originally set for Oct. 28, but was pushed back just a day before after it was announced that Noah “40” Shebib, a longtime friend of Drake and one of the core producers and engineers of the project, had tested positive for COVID-19, which delayed the final touches to the mixing and mastering process of the album.

The seven-day setback allowed some extra time for some bold marketing and promotional efforts from both artists, all of which did not fall short of catching many eyes in the media.

The first stunt came from the 6 God himself, when he posted an Instagram photo of a stack of what seemed to be Vogue Magazine’s latest issue, featur-

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ing Drake and 21 Savage as the cover stars.

To the disappointment of many fans, (and many desperate eBay resellers) it was discovered and confirmed that the cover was not a part of an official Vogue issue, but rather photoshopped with the two musicians on the front to create a buzz on social media. The fake issue, however, was still handed out in small batches by street teams in Toronto and New York.

Three days later, Drake posted a video to Instagram alluding to a collaboration with NPR’s beloved “Tiny Desk Concert” series, which was also later confirmed by NPR themselves to be false news.

The same day, the two artists hopped on an interview with Howard Stern, where 21 Savage talked about his fake “In the Bag” by Vogue skit, and expressed his love for literature, giving praise to works like “Charlotte’s Web” and “The Cat in the Hat.” Interesting marketing approach, but hey, all press is good press, right?

“Her Loss” showcases the undeniable musical chemistry between Drake and 21 Savage,

taking advantage of the beat switch on multiple occasions, which the two artists have come into the spotlight for after “Jimmy Cooks,” their song together on Drake’s latest solo studio album, “Honestly, Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone Nevermind.”

‘Her Loss’ scored a 61 on Metacritic, signifying The album generally favorable reviews. features a slight for a show last year for the sake balance of upbeat of J. Prince, a record executive hip-hop and slower melodic who helped Drake kickstart his pieces. The duo references varicareer, or in “More M’s,” where ous artists through their lyrics, he references Kanye’s “Donda” like 21 Savage name dropping as a “flop” and pokes at the idea Harry Styles and Zayn Malik that Kanye could never beat him from One Direction in “Major Distribution” and paying respect in a battle of verses.

Drizzy also unleashes his to the iconic Daft Punk by soft side at times, as he sings sampling “One More Time” in about regrets of showing too “Circo Loco.” Travis Scott is much love and getting hurt noted as the only official feature after putting too much effort on the album, while Lil Yachty into a relationship in his nearly makes a subtle appearance on seven-minute song, “Hours in “Back Outside.”

Silence,” and the concepts of Drake also throws in some closure and forgiveness on the potential jabs at Kanye West in final song of the album. multiple pieces, like in “Circo “Her Loss” by Drake and 21 Loco,” where he appears to claim he only united with Kanye Savage is out now.

‘Big Mouth’ is as crazy as ever

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It was all about family in season six of the criticallyacclaimed Netflix original series “Big Mouth.” The new season of the raunchy adult animation was released on Oct. 28 and continued to put on display its coming-of-age story, as well as its absurd and over-the-top comedic prowess.

The adolescents of Nick (Nick Kroll), Andrew (John Mulaney), Jessi (Jessi Klein), Jay (Jason Mantzoukas), Missy (Ayo Edebiri), Lola (Kroll) and Matthew (Andrew Rannells) all assumed their role. All the Hormone Monsters returned as well, most notably Maurice the Hormone Monster, also voiced by Kroll, and Connie the Hormone Monstress, voiced by Maya Rudolph.

The idea of family and togetherness was rich throughout this season. For Andrew, he tries to

figure in her life, but she eventubring together his mother and ally finds an unlikely ally. father after a falling out due to In other news, Jay and his father’s stubbornness and Matthew continued to explore lack of empathy. Andrew also their romantic relationship as a tries to balance a long-distance couple. For relationmost of the ship with his season, both girlfriend, became more Bernadette comfort“Bernie” able with Sanders. each other Nick becomes and how aware of his they were father’s secret perceived. life as a nipple However, twisting chamPhoto courtesy of Netflix much of the pion with his “Human Resources” is a spinoff of the relationship grandfather, show. predicated reuniting the on the efforts of Jay, who turned estranged family members in the down his love for magic and worst way possible.

Jessi looks to become comfort- toned down his wild energy to please Matthew. In the end, able with a new baby at home Matthew decided that the two as well as being a big sister. She also attempts to balance her rela- were not meant for each other tionship with her biological mom leaving the “Big Mouth” fanbase saddened over the split of two of and her father’s girlfriend. the most beloved characters.

As for Lola, reality sets in Finally, Missy began to about not having a real parent

explore a potential relationship with new addition to the series, Elijah (Brian Tyree Henry).

Missy quickly catches feelings for Elijah and wants to continue exploring this newfound interest, though it has its rocky moments due to Elijah being overly religious in front of Missy’s mostly Jewish family.

“Big Mouth” continues to be a great place for LGBTQ+ representation, providing must needed conversation about becoming our true self. The show’s overly sexual nature and outlandish moments may be too much for some, but it creates for a tremendously comedic show, with its more serious moments feeling more real and rich with emotion due to the craziness of the series.

The new season of “Big Mouth” is once again a mustwatch and continues a level of consistency that rarely seen on television.

Quick Hits

Courtesy of CNN

On Saturday, Nov. 5, actor and singer Aaron Carter died at 34.

Courtesy of Wired

HBO’s “Westworld” will not be returning for a fifth season, despite being renewed for one.

Courtesy of EOnline

Rapper Takeoff died after being involved in fatal shooting on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Courtesy of Collider

Paramount+’s “Criminal Minds: Evolution” will air its first episode on CBS.

Courtesy of EOnline

Selena Gomez released her documentary “My Mind and Me” on Apple TV on Friday, Nov. 4.

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Palaye Royale break boundaries with ‘Fever Dream’

By Kat Salmon ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Fashion-rock band Palaye Royale kept their fans anxiously waiting for a new album when they started releasing new music in 2021. Now, the wait is over, because “Fever Dream” is finally out! “Fever Dream” could be the band’s best album to date with their last album, “The Bastards,” coming in a close second.

The six singles teased the different sounds of the album. “No Love In LA” and “Punching Bag” critiqued society, similarly to their previous tracks. “No Love In LA” calls out the fakeness in Los Angeles. It even got some airplay on various rock stations which brought in some new fans. It is a great song to play in the summer with the volume on blast.

“Punching Bag” provides more of an outlet for those who feel they are always used by the people in their lives. Remington Leith sings, “Go on, make my day / Go get high on my mistakes / Give me more complaints /

You’re real, I’m just a fake.” The song is a letter to those people who constantly bring you down even though they claim to be your friend. This is the kind of relationship that is taking a negative toll on your mental health, and you are begging someone to save you from being someone else’s punching bag.

The single that really deserves to be discussed is the album’s namesake, “Fever Dream.” Like the title implies, there is a dreamlike tone that takes listeners on a journey. Dreams can be out of this world experiences, and this song feels just like that. Leith sings, “Follow me / Into this fever dream / We can be anything and everything / We want to be if we believe.”

You can do anything your heart desires when you dream. The possibilities are endless when you just start to believe. There is no need to hold on to the things that do not give you any sense of hope. Sometimes you just need a little reminder, and this song checks that box perfectly.

Of course, there are other songs that stand out. For instance, “Line It Up (feat. LP)” has one of the most beautiful guitar solos from Sebastian Danzig. He is truly the shining star of the song, along with the haunting vocals of LP. Then there is “Off With The Head,” which is Palaye Royale to the core. Leith’s voice is filled with the snark fans have come to love from previous albums.

“Fever Dream” will leave fans with their jaws dropped. It’s nice to see the band embracing this new era because they seem genuinely excited about what is to come. That does not mean the band is not proud of their previous releases, but they have put so much work into this record and you can tell they are truly proud with the music they have made and produced.

In an Instagram post on Leith’s account, he said, “Please go give this album a listen! We put two years of ourselves into this record and we couldn’t be more happy with what we have created! Thank

Photo courtesy of NME The band released a Spanish version of their song “Broken” called “Destrozado y Roto.”

you all so much for being a part of this journey with us!” The fans also play a huge role in the success of the album and era because the band would not be the same without them.

The band just performed their last show in the U.S. for awhile as they will be touring Europe in 2023. It has not been confirmed, but it looks like the band is look-

ing to move to Europe.

You can stream “Fever Dream” on any streaming platform or buy the album physically. The band has also released some amazing music videos to go along with the songs that can be watched on their label’s YouTube channel.

When entertainment becomes a chore: the MCU struggle

By Aidan Judge ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

It’s 2012, and the very first “Avengers” franchise film just released in theaters. Marvel fans have finally received the film they’ve been wanting for decades. The critics’ reception of the film was excellent, and the general public knew that a sequel was the natural next step in the world of Marvel superhero films.

However, it’s safe to say that no Marvel fan knew just how hugely oversaturated the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would become in the ensuing years.

Before the world of streaming took a tight grip on our media consumption, Marvel films were a huge entertainment event that stopped the industry in its tracks for the days leading up to and after its release. There were commercials, promotions, premiere parties and reviews posted to social media – everything was

going right for the creators of the fantastical, adventurous Marvel world that was striking our screens. Disney knew exactly what they had in their hands when they purchased the rights to many major characters for Marvel Comics films in 2009, and there was no way they would let that gold be taken from them.

Fast forward to 2019, when Disney launches their very own streaming service, a place to house all of its iconic, culturally impactful films and a way to distribute new ones. Disney found a way to produce more content to break up the wait between major Marvel cinematic events with the order for dozens of new Marvel television shows and specials.

This strategy led to the modern Marvel period of oversaturation that started with 2021’s “WandaVision” and continues to this day. Since early 2021, eight new shows have been introduced into the MCU, with six more pro-

jected to premiere in 2023. When it comes to producing content, when do we cross the line of oversaturation?

It’s safe to say that it’s been difficult to be an MCU fan in recent years, let alone become a new one without any experience in its many franchises. When you have show after show and movie after movie to watch, there is little time left to sit with the media you just consumed. It’s hard to decipher if one even liked the piece of media they just watched because there hasn’t been enough time to process the prequel.

There’s a constant flow of content flooding into multiple outlets of media, and even for non-Marvel fans, there’s nowhere to hide.

It’s mind-boggling to think how one would begin to dive into the massive amount of content that the MCU has to offer when they have 37 movies staring them in the face, all which have connections and references to each other.

In its effort to please fans minds of executives at Disney. and make money, the MCU is The solution? Like with most actually turning new fans away. cases of media consumption, There’s no incentive for someconsume what you like (and deal with the confusion of the overbody to watch a new program lapping references from other produced by Disney and Marvel franchises every once in a while). because there’s the inevitable One thing is for sure: as long as time consumption that comes Disney has any say, Marvel fans with it. Entertainment in the won’t be starved for content for a world of Marvel superhero films very long time. has become less about being engaged and invested in the stories of these characters, but rather a never-ending game of catch-up that will not end with a feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment.

Simply put, decreased production of Marvel-centric content would allow for a gateway of new fans to enter the MCU without such an overwhelming feeling Photo courtesy of Pop Sugar clouding over them.

Less content may be what’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is set to release Friday, Nov. 11, in theaters. best, but less content is also equal to less money, which is impossible to put into the

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Marketing (Taylor’s Version): the genius behind success of ‘Midnights’

Photo courtesy of Billboard Swift announced more dates for her “Eras Tour” on Friday, Nov. 4.

By Sky Hume SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

When Republic Records superstar Taylor Swift released “Red (Taylor’s Version)” in Nov. 2021, Spotify crashed. Listeners were unable to load the album, or any other music, for at least 10 minutes.

The album was a re-record of her 2012 album “Red,” as she is currently re-recording her prior releases with Big Machine Re-

cords to obtain master’s licenses, thus transferring ownership of her songs. One of the “vault” tracks, a song that didn’t make the original album, was the long requested “All Too Well (Ten Minute Version),” an extended version of “Red’s” famous fifth track.

The 10-minute song broke a 50-year record for the longest song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, beating Don McLean’s 1972 song “American Pie.” Her MTV Video Music

Award-winning short film based on the song came out soon after, marking Swift’s filmmaking debut.

Another Billboard record broken; another award won. Extraordinary success challenges even the most seasoned music industry professionals. Expectations rise with every level reached. How could Swift one-up herself this time?

Because of her re-records, Swift hadn’t released an entirely new album since Dec. 2020’s “evermore.” She knew her fanbase was waiting.

As Swift accepted her VMA on Aug. 28 for the “All Too Well” short film, she addressed the crowd with a slight smile and said, “I thought it might be a fun moment to tell you that my brand-new album comes out October 21, and I will tell you more at midnight.”

To Swifties, this was earthshattering. At long last, they would get a brand-new album – “Midnights,” Swift’s tenth studio album excluding the re-records.

Typically, singles or a music

video precede an album release.

Swift didn’t choose the typical route. Instead, she chose TikTok or, rather, #SwiftTok. Swift revealed the upcoming album’s track titles via “Midnights Mayhem with Me,” a 13-episode TikTok series – one posted each night at midnight.

Most of these videos received over a million likes, and Swift’s signature “Easter eggs” sparked fan engagement.

For example, the first words said on the first “Midnights Mayhem with Me” TikTok were, “It’s me, hi,” the exact first words of the chorus of “Anti-Hero,” track three and the current number one song on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Not only did Swift have a precisely crafted TikTok timeline, she also rolled out several vinyl variants and Target-exclusive CDs, with announcements every two weeks. Additionally, four of these vinyl variants could be arranged on a wall and combined with another merchandise item from Swift’s website to create a working clock. How’s that for

timing?

Swift asked fans to meet her at midnight, and that they did.

On Friday, Oct. 21, “Midnights” broke the record for most singleday streams for any album in Spotify and Amazon Music history, as well as the most singleday streams for a pop album in Apple Music history.

As Midnights’ first week of release unfolded, Swift’s list of shattered records skyrocketed.

Not only did her surprise latenight announcement of the “Midnights (3am Edition)” deluxe version increase her streaming capital, within a week of release she broke 73 different records and became the first artist in history to claim all top 10 entries on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in a single week.

On the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 2, Swift announced her “Eras Tour” on Good Morning America and crashed the Ticketmaster site with her verified fan presale. It remains to be seen if there will be enough stadium seats in the world for all the Swifties.

‘All Elite Wrestling Dynamite’: Title Tuesday

By Jovani Ledesma

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Oct.18, brought a very special episode of “All Elite Wrestling Dynamite,” (AEW) not only because it aired on a Tuesday when it typically airs on a Wednesday, but because it featured four title matches in one night. As “Jane” by Jefferson Starship begins to play, viewers get to see their first matchup of the night.

Orange Cassidy had escalated the Best Friends’ feud with Death Triangle last Dynamite by defeating PAC to capture the AEW All-Atlantic Championship.

PAC and Lucha Brothers Penta El Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix set out to halt their rival’s momentum against Cassidy, Trent Beretta and Chuck Taylor in the opening contest. The opener implied there was conflict within Death Triangle only for PAC and the Lucha Bros to successfully retain the titles due to a sit-out driver from Fenix to Beretta.

This was a typical party-style several near-falls on Storm, but Hayter and Rebel before standing tag match from AEW, with lots she struggle to get the pinfall. with Storm in triumph. The match of action and dramatic falls that was very fun to watch and would The resilient champion fought gave way to an emphatic finish. have meant even more if there was through everything thrown at her, Fenix targeting Beretta’s any story behind it. injured neck was a nice This is a constant issue call and his fair pin, after with the booking of the preventing PAC from women’s division, as using the bell hammer, there was no reason for was effective. The hint this match to happen in of disharmony within the first place. With that Death Triangle was an said, Storm and Shida interesting development rose to the occasion and and the start of a breakup delivered above-average that will restore PAC to in-ring content that his previous status as a reminded fans of how top heel in the promotion good they both are. The while freeing all involved Photo courtesy of Wrestiling Headlines post-match brawl intensifrom the confines of trios fied the rivalry between “All Elite Wrestling Dynamite” airs live on TBS and can Saraya and Baker and action. The idea of PAC be streamed on Hulu. vs. either Penta or Fenix reintroduced Riho to the is super appealing – a division. match we haven’t seen in a very Jon Moxley defended his AEW delivered Storm Zero and secured long time.

World Championship against the defense of her title. After the Toni Storm defended the “Hangman Adam Page” in a brutal match, Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter AEW Interim Women’s World match that prematurely ended and Rebel attacked both competiChampionship on Tuesday night tors, only for Saraya to even the because of its highly physical against her former tag team odds as she fought with Baker nature. It began with a brawl in partner, Hikaru Shida. The comthrough the crowd. Moments the crowd, which ended up spillpetitive contest saw Shida score later, Riho returned and fought off ing into the ring with the usually

bloodied champion urging his opponent to fight him. As the intensity ramped up, a wicked clothesline from Moxley left Page motionless, and the ringside physician called the match as a result.

As this was most definitely not how the match was supposed to end and there were eight minutes of programming left, Moxley cut to a promo wishing the best for Page and called MJF out. The Devil made his way to the ring with a referee and his poker chip, only to roll out and reveal he will cash in his championship opportunity at Full Gear.

The champion ended the show by vowing to prove getting in the ring with him is as dangerous as it gets for anyone. When all is said and done, Page was injured in a freak accident, and AEW managed to ad-lib a conclusion to the show.

It was an unfortunate conclusion to what was built up to be the match of the night and a situation those involved tried to make the most of.

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The youth have a whole world to sieze

By Matthew Adarichev Young Millennials and nascent Generation Z are ready to seize power. This voter group, aged 18-29, was instrumental in shaping the 2020 Democratic primaries and subsequent presidential elections. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) rose and fell on youth turnout; President Joe Biden won Arizona and Georgia on the backs of young voters and it was only by these same voters’ veto that former president Donald Trump lost a second term. Biden can thank our generation for his victory.

But perennially, the youth choose to stay home. Outside of presidential elections, and even then, they routinely refuse to make their voices heard. Why? Some say voter suppression is the reason. I have no doubt that certain states make it difficult to vote, and I have no doubt that it can be difficult for students

who have a mailing address in a different state than where they go to school to vote.

But in New York, you can vote for a whole nine days before Election Day: Satuday, Oct. 29, to Sunday, Nov. 6, without excuse. You can vote at one of almost 30 locations.

There’s a whole site, USA. gov, designed to answer each of these questions. It took me less than a minute to find out how to vote if I’m a student in, say, Texas.

If you’re a Black voter in Georgia waiting five hours to cast a vote, then I fall silent.

There are structural barriers in place stopping you from voting that must be rectified immediately. But if you don’t fall into that category, what can I call this other than negligence?

I hear from young voters that voting doesn’t matter, or that we’re always voting for a bunch of dinosaurs who don’t

give a damn about us. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Of course voting matters. Why else do you think politicians are making it harder to vote?

Whether a person with one ideology or another is in office, it profoundly affects our lives, many times in ways we don’t even imagine. Politicians want to be elected, and if you don’t vote, you are persona non grata to them. Start voting, and they will eventually start listening to you.

So, who should we vote for?

Let’s look at the top issues young people care about. A huge number of young Americans believe their rights or others’ rights are under attack. In this regard, who should we choose?

Our Democratic candidates have consistently reaffirmed the right to an abortion after the fall of Roe v. Wade. They have also committed to expanding the right to vote. Meanwhile,

our Republicans running for office promise to ban abortion nationwide and continue to deny Biden’s 2020 victory.

Another top issue for young people is inflation. In this regard, who should we choose?

While Democrats have not talked enough about inflation, at least some Democrats, such as Bernie Sanders, are actually proposing solutions.

He wants to tax gas company price-gouging to fight inflation.

Meanwhile, what many local Republicans are proposing is to cut taxes on the rich likely to worsen inflation.

The third biggest issue is climate change. In this regard, who should we choose?

Only Democrats propose and vote on climate legislation.

Republicans, meanwhile, still don’t even acknowledge the issue. The current slate of New York Republicans doesn’t even mention climate change as an

issue.

Are Democrats perfect? No. But if you care about issues important to young voters, then the Republican Party is the antithesis of everything you care about. You can decide this election. You can choose to protect our rights, whether to stop inflation, whether to protect abortion and whether to protect our democracy.

So, young voters! Take the opportunity: come out to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. And next year, vote in the primaries, so you don’t have to hold your nose when you cast your general election ballot. You have the whole world to seize for yourself – but you have to reach for it first.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major, a political activist and an aspiring journalist.

Upside-down politics, literally CONTINUED FROM A1 frequent. Rather than the conversation being reserved for the adults in my life, I was directly engaged with these topics. Of course, in order to learn more about a candidate, you need to know who the candidates are.

Solution: durable signs with classic colors, the year of the election and an agreeable slogan if there’s space. Before the height of the political season, these signs make their way to hundreds of lawns across the country. Their job? To allow a potential officeholder to subtly secure themselves as a name-recognized candidate on the ballot, winning the votes

of those without the time or means to effectively research candidates independently.

One of the things that interests me the most about these signs are the people who take them. I view this as a silent yet radical form of protest which can be beneficial depending on how you see it.

Obviously, the taker gets a cool story to tell in two truths and a lie. More importantly, it is an active way of restricting free speech.

In a Supreme Court case ruling in 1994, it was decided that the removal of political lawn signs is an infringement of free speech. While that case was more specifically based on signs that had political statements, it does have the implication that removing a

campaign lawn sign may also infringe on First Amendment rights.

It is also important to note that the removal of political signs is illegal in all 50 states, solidifying the act of removal as a radical act.

To take a campaign sign is more than a novelty story; it is an intentional silencing of the ideas and stances the sign represents as well as an intentional erasure of those names from the forefront of the minds of voters on Election Day. My issue with this form of protest is that it silences those candidates’ presence and does little to spark conversation.

Something interesting that a friend of mine has done is hang their newly acquired sign

upside down. The reasoning for doing so is to make it clear for anyone who happens upon it that they do not agree with the views held by the candidate.

Upon hearing this idea, I thought it would be interesting to integrate it into the protest of lawn sign removal. Similar to the upside-down peace sign, it could be seen as a symbol of disagreement with the commonly held notions of the sign. It could also be used to engage in a deeper conversation on political candidates and their views.

Having a political lawn sign is already a talking piece, but having one that is upside down brings up even more questions.

While this is far from a perfect solution to the polarizing nature of politics

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nowadays, I like to think that small actions can have bigger impacts. Engaging in conversations with others on candidates’ values is better than relying on name recognition alone. If it takes turning our politics upside down to help understand what is going on in the political landscape, so be it.

Natalie Correa is a junior sustainibility and geography major with a concentration in geographic information systems. You can find her on Instagram @hofstrabreadsociety.

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Republicans are all talk - Democrats take action

By Lincoln Anniballi The run-up to the 2022 midterm elections has been a fiasco. Polls have been changing drastically and the range of issues has been vast. While Republicans seem destined to win the House, margins in the Senate are razor thin. If one thing has defined this election, it would be uncertainty.

Democrats have had an incredibly successful two years, passing some of the most ambitious legislation in decades. The American Rescue Plan, passed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, provided small businesses with the means to stay afloat, families with cash assistance and individuals with direct payments. The act essentially got people to work and provided for those who couldn’t.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act invested more than $1 trillion into U.S. roads and bridges, water infrastructure, internet access and clean energy. The White House believes the act will “grow

the economy, enhance our competitiveness, create good jobs and make our economy more sustainable, resilient and just.”

The Inflation Reduction Act provided sweeping climate reforms and invested billions of dollars into clean energy, while being fiscally responsible and raising revenue to cover the costs. The act also expanded Affordable Care Act programs and, for the firsttime, authorized Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

Democrats have shown they can roll up their sleeves and pass popular legislation; Republicans, on the other hand, continue to deceive and stoke baseless fears while putting forward no serious proposals.

Inflation is a hot issue this election cycle, and Democrats have missed their mark in the amount of campaign attention allotted to it. While Republicans have pointed at President Joe Biden as the “boogeyman” of inflation, Democrats have mostly ignored it. Even though

their campaign rhetoric has been flawed, their attempts at combating rising prices and building a fortified economy have been relatively successful.

Inflation is a global phenomenon, and the United States isn’t even in the top 25 worst countries, with nearly all of Europe ahead.

Unemployment claims have been down, and production has been improving, while other economic metrics have been mostly steady. While the economy isn’t booming, it’s relatively stable. COVID-19 sent global markets into a spiral, and the war in Ukraine has made it worse – any movements coming out of a period of such shock are expected to be chaotic.

Democrats have prioritized getting America back on its feet and securing economic stability.

The Federal Reserve has been cautious, walking a fine line between attempting to tame inflation while trying not to cause a recession.

While rising prices are a

cause of inflation, corporations are also at fault. The aggregate profits of corporations soared to record levels in the second quarter of 2022, suggesting that companies are raising prices to not only cover rising costs but to also quench their greed. In May, every single Republican voted against a measure that would prohibit gas companies from collecting excessive profits during the crisis. Republicans advocate for an open market, where companies can rip off and endanger consumers whenever they want, where inflation runs rampant without any intervention and where the American people suffer under corporate tyranny. Prices are high and consumers are hurt, but Republicans have no plans to fix it.

Democrats have been steadfast in their attack on Republicans for the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v.

Jackson that overturned Roe v.

Wade and eliminated a person’s right to an abortion.

As American public opinion

leans more in support of abortion rights, Republicans were hit hard at the polls for their anti-abortion views. While Democrats can’t do much to change the court’s decision, their majority stands in the way of Republicans passing a national law to prohibit abortions in every situation.

We’re already seeing the effects of Republican antiabortion laws across the country: doctors are unsure whether they can provide necessary healthcare, and children are punished for receiving abortions after being raped. These are the stakes.

Democrats aren’t perfect, in fact, they’re far from it; however, in a political climate where the other side is openly against fundamental rights, proudly in support of voter suppression and against any action to improve the economy, the choice is clear.

Lincoln Anniballi is a sophomore political science major and can be found on Twitter @LincMass.

There’s nothing prideful about Hofstra’s dorms

By Makenzie Hurt “Reside with pride,” reads posters around Hofstra, urging us to live on campus. With this slogan, as well as the price of dorms, it’s fair that expectations are high of what dorm-life will be like. These are students’ homes away from home, where they should feel comfortable. The price that residents pay for on-campus housing is unreasonable when you acknowledge the fact that most of them are outdated, unsanitary and overall unappealing.

With the number of campus tours increasing, it’s not uncommon to find a group of high schoolers and their parents walking through Bill of Rights Hall, which is shocking because the second you enter, its flaws are apparent. The majority of Hofstra’s dorms, including Bill of Rights, are

prone to leaks, so it’s common to see water marks on the ceilings or cracking ceiling tiles, as well as wet floor signs in hallways surrounded by puddles of water. For touring students, the building’s poor vanity and obvious physical damage would be a deterrent to opting for Hofstra.

A single dorm costs $7,599 per term, while the national average for college dorms is $6,106, making Hofstra’s dorms much higher in price.

Considering that students are expected to pay these high rates, they may be left unsatisfied with the conditions of the rooms and feel as though they are being overcharged.

Students have claimed that their rooms were dirty or needed maintenance upon moving in. These claims include fingerprints on the walls, broken furniture, clumps

of hair, dust or dirt in corners and mold in the showers. The cleaning and repairs that are intended to be finished before move-in day are neglected or at least rushed. There should be a level of care and attention to detail before move-in day for students to feel comfortable in their new environment. There have also been numerous sightings of mice and bugs, like cockroaches, in the dorms, raising a serious red flag about their cleanliness. Some of the buildings have been renovated within the past few years. \In February, Residence Life announced in an email sent to all residents that Constitution Hall would be closed for “building improvements,” but it is unclear what those entail.

There are minor alterations that the buildings need that can be completed quickly, which would enhance our

experience. For one thing, it would be a huge step if the showers were renovated. They differ depending on the floor and building, but there should be one continuous model and should include doors rather than plastic curtains. The curtains are currently replaced regularly since they are difficult to clean, thus contributing to waste and plastic pollution.

Doors would eliminate this problem and improve the cleanliness of the showers.

Another renovation that would greatly benefit residents is changing or at least updating the HVAC systems in the towers. The rooms allow barely any control of the temperature, making them either too hot or too cold. Once the heat is turned on, it stays on. So, on a day when the temperature outside reaches 70 degrees, the buildings are still being

heated. We all prefer different temperatures, so we should be able to control the climate of our rooms so we can feel comfortable. The HVAC systems don’t have a fan setting that would increase airflow into the rooms, making them stuffy and uncomfortable. This problem cannot be solved by opening the windows either, because they can only be slightly opened.

Students are constantly complaining about the condition and price of the dorms, so why isn’t more being done? There is surely enough money to make proper renovations and to have more intensive sanitary measures, as well as more prompt maintenance work.

Makenzie Hurt is a sophomore English literature major. You can find her on Instagram @makenziehurt.

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Women’s soccer downs Huskies for CAA championship title

C ON T I N U E D F RO M A 1 Hofstra tallied seven total shots in the half, and Northeastern had five. Senior Skylar Kuzmich had three saves in the half, and graduate student Holland Stam had one for the Huskies.

In the second half, both teams got on the scoreboard to produce the 1-1 tie that led the teams to overtime. In the 60th minute, Hofstra scored the first goal of the afternoon. Freshman Wiktoria Fronc received the ball on the left flank before

she nutmegged the defenders in front of her. She kept her run going into the box and fired a close-range shot that was initially saved by Stam.

The rebound went right to the feet of senior Ellen Halseth, who tapped the ball easily into the back of the net. This was Halseth’s seventh goal and Fronc’s seventh assist of the season. The Pride took the lead 1-0 with 40 minutes to go.

Unfortunately for the Pride, the Huskies equalized with 10 minutes to go in the match.

Senior Jane Kaull sent in a corner kick toward the back post. Senior Alexis Legowski got her head to the ball and headed it perfectly into the side netting. The game was now even, with both teams looking at overtime on the horizon.

The teams ended regulation tied 1-1. Hofstra had eight total shots compared to Northeastern’s seven. Kuzmich added four more saves to her

tally, and Stam had three.

The first period of extra time was scoreless. Both teams ended with two total shots, and each keeper recorded one save.

In the second period of extra time, Hofstra got the winning goal with 1:30 left in the game. Freshman Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir struck the ball with power, hitting it off the crossbar. Agostinello was in the right place at the right time as the ball came right toward her head. She headed the ball straight into the back of the net to give Hofstra the lead in the dying minutes.

The match ended with Hofstra winning the CAA championship 2-1. The Pride ended with 21 total shots and nine on goal, and the Huskies had 16 in total and nine on goal. Kuzmich ended with eight total saves, and Stam had seven.

With the CAA Championship win, Hofstra moves on to the NCAA tournament.

Photo courtesy Jim Pierce / Northeastern Athletics Agostinello’s game-winning goal is her fourth of the year.

The Pride found out at the Monday, Nov. 7th, selection show that they will face off against the Georgetown University Hoyas for the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at Shaw Field in Washington, DC.

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Pride defeats Seahawks in semifinal, advances to CAA finals Archangelo Iurato STAFF W R I T E R

The Hofstra Pride men’s soccer team defeated the UNCWilmington (UNCW) Seahawks 2-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Men’s Soccer Championship semifinal at the UNCW Soccer Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Sunday, Nov. 6.

The winning goal from Hofstra came in the 75th minute as Eliot Goldthorp scored on a rebound following the initial save from UNCW goalkeeper Gabriel Perrotta. Goldthorp

had come on as a substitute 15 minutes before netting his 15th goal of the season. His tally leads the NCAA for most goals by an individual player this season.

A minute before, a red card was issued to UNCW player Angelo Madrid. The Seahawks were down a player, and Hofstra maximized on this opportunity in the form of Goldthorp’s tiebreaking goal.

The Pride won in comeback fashion after conceding an early goal in the 14th minute, courtesy of UNCW midfielder Ethan Newsome. However, they responded with an equalizer in the 31st minute off a free kick sent in by Goldthorp. Defender Marcelo Lage was there to head it home inside a crowded box.

Lage was one of three Hofstra players to play all 90 minutes.

It was a competitive match on both sides of the pitch.

The Seahawks outnumbered their opponents 20-19 in total shots. However, the Pride held

a stronger defense and were better in the net compared to the home team. Hofstra goalkeeper Wessel Speel made six saves throughout the match, while the Pride forced the opposing goalkeeper to make nine. Both sides defended five corners.

Apart from the straight red for Madrid, there were three bookings in the second half – the only ones for the game.

They were all yellow cards, most of which were handed out to UNCW players; Bachir Ndiaye and Adam Hillis received warnings nine minutes apart from each other. The only Hofstra player shown yellow was midfielder Roc Carles with only six minutes remaining in regulation time.

With this victory, the Pride advances to the CAA Championship Game for the second consecutive year and sets their sights on their second CAA title in as many years as they face the top-seeded Elon University Phoenix in a rematch

Photo courtesy of Joe Browing / UNCW Athletics Goldthorp has 36 points with 15 goals and six assists this season.

of last year’s clash, when the two sides faced off for a spot in the NCAA tournament. The Pride bring to the table a sixmatch unbeaten streak, with their most recent defeat at the

hands of the Phoenix back in October.

Hofstra and Elon will battle for the pennant at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Elon, North Carolina.

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Zyare Abdul-Rahim reflects on time at Hofstra

By Aaron Diaz STAFF WRITER

On the 2022 Hofstra volleyball team, each player has shown they have what it takes to make the Pride the best team in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). However, one player has surged to the top and led this team: redshirt senior Zyare Abdul-Rahim. AbdulRahim has had a stellar season with each of her performances outshining the last.

“This season for me has been really awesome,” Abdul-Rahim said. “We’re undefeated in conference, and that’s a really good feeling, especially since I’m playing a larger role this year. It’s also nice to see some of the new players stepping up.”

As one of only two seniors on the Hofstra volleyball team, Abdul-Rahim shared further insight into the off-the-court ways she bonds with and guides the team as part of that role.

“I do feel that I’m one of the key leaders on this team,” Abdul-Rahim said. “I do feel that I have to step into this role when things get tough and be an open ear for the younger players.”

With leadership heavy on Abdul-Rahim’s mind this season, she proved she can handle everything as the team has an undefeated record in the CAA so far. The team went on a historic 12-game winning streak until it was

snapped in a non-conference matchup against Chicago State University. However, AbdulRahim doesn’t seem too worried about the team’s loss as they come to the final stretch of their season.

“For me, I think [the Chicago State game] was just more so of a mental game,” Abdul-Rahim said. “I don’t feel that it was one of my best games in terms of numbers, so I feel that I have to work harder to try and get myself back to where I can be.”

The connections that have been built among the members of this team also get their fair recognition by Abdul-Rahim.

“The relationships that you have with your teammates on and off the court really allow you to sit down and talk with the team and tell them that we

energy, rather than physicality and talent.”

Abdul-Rahim explained that she learned the importance of teamwork from a completely different team: her mom and sister. Before each weekend of games, she talks with the two to get her mindset on the right track for the upcoming competitions.

“They are there for me to let me know what I’m doing and that [I’m not going to] be perfect, ” Abdul-Rahim said. “Ultimately, [they are] just telling me that I have been working hard and it will eventually pay off and that will get [me] to the finish line.”

Abdul-Rahim has reflected on playing Division I volleyball because of the stress it has brought her and her teammates.

side of that equation is her relationship with volleyball coach Emily Mansur, a big part of her Hofstra family. “[Coach Mansur] and I have a good relationship, and of course sometimes we have rocky moments and everything, but I feel, all in all, she keeps me grounded,” Abdul-Rahim explained. “She puts in the extra time with me and that’s Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics something I can really Abdul-Rahim has a career high 0.255 hitting appreciate, that she percentage. sees that energy in me and that my team sees on Hofstra’s regular season that energy in me, too. That schedule are against Towson helps me feel more confident in University, who currently sits right behind the Pride in CAA standings with one game separating them.

“Towson, honestly is the hardest competition in the whole conference; they have some great hitters,” Abdul-Rahim said. “That’s what makes them a very good team, [but] I believe we can stay locked in and prepare ourselves mentally for that game, because I know they’re out for us.”

Abdul-Rahim has etched a legacy for herself in the public eye, one where she can prove that she is capable of doing myself.” anything she sets her mind to. It Mansur further elaborated on shouldn’t come as a surprise that why Abdul-Rahim is such an she has her eyes on the ultimate important part of the team this goal: going pro. season and how they have built “After Hofstra, I plan on their relationship over the past playing professionally,” Abdulcouple of years.

Rahim said. “I’m hoping that I “[Abdul-Rahim] has can, and I know that I’ve gone been a huge asset, mentally, this far, so I should just keep emotionally and with playing, going and try to make a name she has really grown as a big for myself in the volleyball leader of the group,” Mansur community.” said. “I think we see the In the meantime, the Pride difference that she makes in is about to launch itself into each and every game we play. playoff season, so the senior is We are not able to succeed taking it one step at a time. without her being such a big “Right now, I just want to presence on this team.” focus on my college career and As the season comes to then see where that takes me.” an end, the final two games

“The relationships that you have with your teammates on and off the court really allow you to sit down and talk with the team and tell them that we got to be there for one another.”

got to be there for each other,” Abdul-Rahim said. “I believe in a team sport; it’s more about

Photo courtesy of Evan Bernstein / Hofstra Athletics Abdul-Rahim scored 275 kills this season so far.

At times it’s easy and almost tempting to throw in the towel, but her mom and sister always put her back on her feet and help her move forward.

“They were so involved in my volleyball career, and they kept pushing me because there have been many moments within my years of playing that I couldn’t do it anymore and I wanted to quit,” Abdul-Rahim said. “But they’ve been there and encouraged me [to] stay with it.”

The relationship Abdul-Rahim has with her family is what motivates and keeps her going throughout the season and even the rest of the year. On the other

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Skylar Kuzmich looks inside to look ahead

By Michelle Rabinovich SPORTS EDITOR

Despite the goalkeeper stereotypes, women’s soccer senior goalie Skylar Kuzmich is a quiet person. It’s something she’s been battling on and off the pitch for her entire time at Hofstra.

“The goalkeeping position, you kind of want to be, in a non-negative way, the most obnoxious person on the field. You want to be that big presence. You want to be kind of scary. You want to be loud; you want to be demanding,” Kuzmich said. “You want to be able to direct your team, and so sometimes I struggle with finding that line of confidence and maybe [being] too timid or maybe too aggressive with teammates and things like that.”

Everything started clicking for Kuzmich in 2021.

“It wasn’t until last year that I started getting momentum going and my confidence grew,” she said.

“I think by my third year I finally got the ropes down, and I could play more comfortably.”

A Hofstra win on the road against Princeton University last season, which she now looks back to as her favorite game with the Pride, was all the proof she needed to know that she truly was up to the task of goaltending.

“I think I matured a bit on a personal level, not just as a

soccer player, and that helped me a lot,” Kuzmich said. “I remember after that Princeton game, I was talking to Lucy Porter, and she said that she never felt more confident with a Hofstra goalkeeper than that year.”

Kuzmich wasn’t the only person to notice her confidence skyrocket.

“My coach joked around with me, and he said that he noticed me mature more in these past 18 months than he has the entire four years,” Kuzmich said.

“We’ve had our ups and down, but the last 18 months she’s come a long way, maturity-wise; she’s actually started accepting responsibility and trying to get better,” said

One of the biggest things that goalies have to accept is that, sometimes, the ball will get past them. One of the things that Kuzmich has thrown herself behind to improve on is keeping herself locked in the game and not occupied with the mental struggle of letting up a goal.

“As soon as I let up a goal in the game, my number one concern is forgetting about it.

I have to keep playing and not let up another goal,” Kuzmich said. “I had a coach tell me once that I need to have the memory of a goldfish. So if I let a goal go, I completely forget about it, pretend it didn’t happen and just focus on the next play that comes toward me.”

While acknowledging that

Photo courtesy of Jim Pierce / Northeastern Athletics Kuzmich recorded a season high eight saves in the conference championship game this weekend.

that they’re said in.”

As one of eight seniors this year, she has racked up so much experience under her belt that being a leader for her teammates felt like the natural progression

“The goalkeeping position, you kind of want to be, in a non-negative way, the most obnoxious person on the field.”

women’s soccer head coach Simon Riddiough. “She’s taken up the leadership role and accepted that she needs to be better to help this team win.”

Photo courtesy of Evan Bernstein / Hofstra Athletics Kuzmich posted 61 saves with a 0.735 save percentage this season.

she’s only human, she doesn’t take lightly to her role on the field.

“It’s a lot of pressure to perform because you’re that last line of defense for the team,” Kuzmich explained. “Sometimes it’s just not my day, but as a goalkeeper I don’t really have the luxury of just having the vibes [be] off.”

Coming from a family of soccer players, including a mother who also played in goal, comes with a lot of benefits, like learning how to deal early on with these kinds of pressures.

“If I get yelled at and I’m upset, they kind of help calm me down a bit,” Kuzmich said.

“We have a phrase in my house: listen to the words, not the tone

from the start of her collegiate career to now.

“As a goalkeeper you have to be a leader on the field, so being a senior isn’t that crazy different,” Kuzmich explained.

“My biggest role is just being someone that they can come to.”

She learned from a different set of characters when she was a freshman herself and sought to make change when it was her time to help the lowerclassmen.

“I remember when I was a freshman the seniors were super scary, and I don’t think we’re like them at all,” Kuzmich said. “That was my goal, I didn’t want [the freshman] to feel

uncomfortable.”

Coach Riddiough thinks that Kuzmich went above and beyond on that promise, reinforcing how her character off the field is a massive departure from her persona as a goalie.

“She’s more of a motherlytype leader, very parental with the kids and nurturing, not necessarily the more stern or authoritarian type,” Riddiough said. “She organizes team events and little games and activities; she’s like the team mom.”

Kuzmich noted the balance she keeps in her life to keep herself in the best shape possible, both physically and mentally.

“When you’re playing a college sport, it’s not always about the sport you’re playing but about the connections you’re making,” Kuzmich said. “I’m making lifelong memories with people from all over the world, and I think that’s probably the most special thing about this team for me.”

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Hebbeker looks back on lessons learned with the Pride

By Dylan Brett STAFF WRITER

All the way back in 2004, a 4-year-old boy from Cologne, Germany, decided to pick up a soccer ball and see where the road would take him. Eighteen years later, through numerous trials and tribulations, the road has led him across the Atlantic Ocean and into an opportunity he could have never dreamt of.

Throughout the Hofstra Pride’s recent stretch of success on the pitch, Hendrik Hebbeker has been the rock at the center of it all, tallying 17 goals and 20 assists throughout his prolific college career.

Hebbeker spent his youth playing for German club FC Viktoria Köln at the U17 and U19 levels, where he logged 859 minutes in all competitions.

He grew up idolizing Spanish midfielder Isco Alarcon, and perhaps even took after him as well, as Alarcon’s aggressive attacking style from the midfield position is glaringly evident in Hebbeker’s game.

At just 17 years old, Hebbeker decided to make an unprecedented move and come play collegiate soccer in the United States, a rarity for European academy players. In 2018, he enrolled at Hofstra University in an effort to further develop on and off the field and become the best version of himself.

“Physically I’ve grown a lot here, but even more so mentally and character wise,”

Hebbeker said. “[Colleges] do a really good job of educating young people and helping them become the best version of themselves.”

Hebbeker’s breakout season came in 2021, when he was named a first team All-American on the back of a nine-goal and 11-assist season.

Hebbeker’s heroics coincided with a breakthrough season for Hofstra as a whole, as the Pride won their first conference championship in six years and reached the third round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.

The historic run included a banner victory over Pennsylvania State University, a game which Hebekker refers to as his favorite memory in a

Hebbeker said “That was such a memorable event for our team and our culture; it was my favorite part of our successful season.”

While 2021 was a dream season for Hebbeker and the Pride, his 2022 campaign didn’t start off the same as the season before. Hofstra head coach Richard Nuttall shared that Hebbeker’s lingering hamstring problem is the reason his name has been off the score sheet for nearly the entire season.

However, Hebbeker’s persistent attitude could only be held down for so long. His moment finally came in the regular season finale against the College of Charleston where he broke through for his first two goals of the season in a 5-0

Photo courtesy of Neil Miller / Hofstra Athletics Hebbeker had three two-goal games during his time with the Pride.

and he attributes much of that development to having Coach Nuttall in his corner every step of the way.

“I definitely want to highlight how much I learned from [Nuttall] as a mentor, whether it’s character-wise or when it

“I definitely want to highlight how much I learned from [Nuttall] as a mentor, whether it’s character-wise or when it comes to dealing with people.”

Hofstra uniform.

“There are a lot of good memories, of course ... but I would actually choose winning the second round of NCAA [tournament] at Penn State,”

Photo courtesy of Neil Miller / Hofstra Athletics Hebbeker has netted 17 goals in his career with the Pride.

victory. His first tally of the season was one for the highlight reel, as he dribbled around several defenders and smashed a right-footed shot from well outside the box into the top corner of the net.

“I’ve definitely been waiting for that one,” Hebbeker said. “I was hoping to end my season like that on a positive note, and I finally managed to score as well.” “[Hebbeker] is a Rolls-Royce, a Maserati, a Ferrari; whatever you want to call him, he is a special player,” Nuttall said. “If you saw [Hebbeker’s] first goal in the Premier League, you’d be calling it the goal of the season.”

Hebbeker has not been shy about detailing his personal growth at the collegiate level,

comes to dealing with people,” he said. “He’s always bringing people together in this funny way and I think that’s really admirable. You can learn so much from him, and I’m incredibly happy that he was my coach.”

Hofstra finished the 2022 season with a record of 113-3, qualifying for the CAA tournament for the fifth time in Hebbeker’s collegiate career.

As the Pride prepares for the upcoming tournament, Hebbeker thinks the team can draw on their recent postseason success and go on another memorable run.

“We’ve seen we can do it last year, and we know what it’s like to play in the tough games,” he

said. “I think we can bring that same winning mentality this year, and it can help us.”

While his prowess on the pitch cannot be denied, Hebbeker’s star looms equally as large off the field. Some of Hebbeker’s most cherished accomplishments have come in the classroom as a Provost’s List student with a 4.0 GPA. Hebbeker was named CAA scholar athlete of the year last season for his dedication to both his sport and his studies, in addition to being named to the Hofstra Provost’s List in consecutive years. Hebbeker currently majors in mathematics and physics and doesn’t see his academic journey concluding anytime soon.

“I’ve already applied to a couple of graduate schools,” Hebbeker said. “My goal is to go to graduate school and study physics.”

Although focusing on his studies going forward, Hebbeker has been adamant about staying on the pitch for as long as he can.

“I definitely hope to continue to play. I love the game,” he said. “I’m not sure on what level exactly, but I definitely want to keep playing and growing as a player, that’s for sure.”

Ultimately, it can be hard to predict the future for someone as well-rounded as Hendrik Hebbeker, but a trail of success seemingly follows the young star wherever he goes. His adaptability and persistent attitude have prevailed time and time again, as his legacy at Hofstra has been cemented by unprecedented accomplishments in all aspects of college life.

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Women’s basketball has only one way to go: up

By Andrew Fantucchio S TAF F W R I TER

There wasn’t much room for optimism for the Hofstra women’s basketball team last season, and according to those looking in from the outside, there isn’t much room for it this year either; the Pride is projected to finish last in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), according to a preseason coaches’ poll. However, for those in the Hofstra locker room, there are still plenty of reasons for the team to keep their heads up entering the new year.

“We feel we underachieved last season, and with that, it made us hungrier,” said head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson.

“Now, we feel going into this year we’ve got a chip on our shoulder. We’re hungrier.”

There was a lot left to be desired last season as the Pride limped to an 8-20 finish while dealing with injuries to key players, along with a midseason pause due to a COVID-19 outbreak, before being unceremoniously eliminated from the CAA tournament in the first round.

“There were so many things this past season that we just weren’t able to control,” said Santos Atkinson. “It just kind of got the best of us. There were many games we played with just six, seven or eight people, and those people are our returners.

So, one of the things I think that we gained from last season was the experience of our returners heading into this year.”

The team’s six returners will be tasked with taking charge

early this season, especially since last year’s entire starting lineup has moved on, while seven new recruits adjust to the program. For senior guard Sorelle Ineza, consistency will be pivotal for the Pride if they want to exceed their preseason expectations.

“Consistently being in the gym was the emphasis this offseason,” Ineza said. “A lot of returners have stepped up vocally and made sure that we’re on the same page.”

As new players enter the fold, the Pride are taking the opportunity to reshape their offense around sharing the ball, after averaging just 51.2 points per game as a team last season, the worst mark in the CAA. “I feel like everybody can

the moment.”

As much as moving the ball will help, the Pride will need to be more proficient from beyond the arc. In the 2021-22 season, the Pride was by far the worst three-point shooting team in the conference, hitting just 87 of their 386 attempts. This year, they hope for a much different stat line.

“The three is going to be a really good option for us this year,” Ineza said. “We put a lot of work into getting in the gym and getting extra shots and actually working on shooting the three. Find the open person and know our favorite spots, so we know where we can hit them consistently.”

While the team’s offense was lackluster a year ago, Hofstra

Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics This is Santos-Atkinson’s fourth year at the helm of the Pride.

size in the middle of the floor this year, which could expose them to giving up easy shots underneath the rim. However, Nicholson feels the Pride can work around that problem.

“Even though we’re

“We feel we underachieved last season, and with that, it made us a lot hungrier. Now, we feel going into this year we’ve got a chip on our shoulder.”

score when they want,” said Brandy Thomas, a graduate transfer from Long Island University who has been named a team captain in her first year at Hofstra. “It’s just about who is the most open and what’s the best option on the court, so I feel like we have more options.

It’s just about who’s killing it at

Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Ineza posted a 0.303 field goal percentage last season.

was actually quite sound on the defensive end of the floor as they only surrendered an average of 61.9 points per game, third best in the conference, thanks in part to Rosi Nicholson.

The guard was selected to the CAA all-defensive team last year after leading Hofstra with 62 steals, including seven in one game against Northeastern University on Feb. 6. Entering her first season as a graduate student, Nicholson received a preseason honorable mention.

“She has a motor that exceeds anybody that I have ever coached,” Atkinson said. “She has a competitiveness and a willingness to do whatever the team needs. When you have players like that, it raises the level of everybody around them.”

Hofstra does lack significant

undersized, we’re quick,” Nicholson said. “We have guards who can get out in transition, change speeds and still get downhill. So, we have a lot of things in our pockets. We have a lot of tricks up our sleeve that people probably aren’t expecting.”

While she will be the team’s defensive anchor, Nicholson has also made efforts to ensure her game isn’t one-dimensional.

Towards the end of last year, Nicholson began to emerge as one of Hofstra’s biggest offensive weapons and has worked to expand that aspect of her game this season.

“I’m not just someone who is all defense,” Nicholson said.

“I’m not someone who’s just an attacker and a driver. I want somebody to have to play me honestly, so that’s kind of where

my headspace has been.”

A clear headspace is one of the pillars of the Hofstra women’s basketball program.

Despite not posting a winning record in seven years, a strong sense of optimism still permeates from this team.

“Optimism is a very big piece for us,” Nicholson said. “Every season, you’re going to have adversities. You’re going to have something that doesn’t go the way that you expect it to, but it’s the way that we attack it that matters. I feel like with our positive mindsets, discipline, commitment and tenacity, we can push through those things.”

Optimism has been at the center of Atkinson’s coaching philosophy since taking over the program in 2019. Even though she is yet to see the payoff, she remains optimistic that positive results will eventually come.

“When I took this job, I knew it wasn’t something we’d be able to do in one or two years,” Atkinson said. “I knew it would take us a few years to turn this thing around and get it going.

I think when you are able to clearly see a vision of where it is that you’re headed, you can keep that optimism because there’s nothing along the way that is going to steer you off course. You know where you’re headed, and you know where you’re going. All you got to do is stay the course, and you will get there.”

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