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Positivity shared via hashtag By Samantha Neudorf Assistant News Editor
The hashtag “HofstraBeKind” trended on Wednesday, not just in tweets, but in notes left around campus. The Newman Club held its first Random Acts of Kindness Day on Wednesday. Notes of kindness, love letters and words of encouragement were scattered around campus to spread optimism throughout campus. Newman Club is a Catholic ministry center at the University, based in the Interfaith Center of the Student Center. Danielle Natorski, president of the Newman Club and a senior English major, was pleased with the overwhelming response of the Hofstra community through social media. “We’ve gotten a lot of people that have either been retweeting our hashtag, or retweeting things that we’ve been tweeting or people, on Facebook saying that they liked it who we didn’t even know from the Newman Club,” Natorski said. #HofstraBeKind was the hashtag created specifically for people to tweet or tag on Instagram photos. They were posted to the @HofstraCCM
(Catholic Campus Ministry) Twitter and Instagram accounts. Members of the club went caroling around offices in the Student Center and gave Kit-Kat bars with the attached note “Take a break” to maintenance workers and Lackmann employees during common hour. They also wrote anonymous love letters and left them around places such as Bits and Bytes and the library. Positive messages and flyers were also posted on walls around campus. “We wanted to show that any
“Kindness is so contagious that anything can be done to spread that.” random thing can make a difference and bring kindness about,” Natorski said. “Kindness is so contagious that anything can be done to spread that.” Erin Rapp, treasurer of the Newman Club and sophomore journalism major, helped to distribute the Kit-Kat bars. She was pleased to see their responses. “One of the women, Margie,
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grabbed my arm and said over and over how sweet and kind it was and I made her day that much better. Everyone was grateful and appreciative,” Rapp said. Random Acts of Kindness Day was an idea created by Newman Club member Molly Tette, a junior business management major. Tette said that one day in an entrepreneurship class, her professor asked the students how they liked Hofstra. The responses were negative. “People were saying that [Hofstra is] so cold, and everyone goes to get their work done but there is not a lot of school spirit,” Tette said. “So, I thought, what if we made an event to make people kinder and bring positivity back?” Tette left love letters around campus, started conversations with strangers and thanked workers more than usual for the day. “What I really hope is that people realize that it’s so simple just to be kind to one another,” she said. “We don’t have to walk around campus avoiding eye contact. We can smile at each other.” Jenna Gehring, sophomore, was not aware that it was Random Acts of Kindness Day until she noticed a flyer with detachable tabs by Café on the Corner. “I was proud of Hofstra because that’s a really cute and nice thing to do, and I’ve seen it before. I was glad that Hofstra participated,” Gehring said. The flyer said “Take What You Need #hofstrabekind,” and the tabs read “love, hope, faith, patience, courage, peace, healing” and “strength.” Others students remained unaware of Random Acts of Kindness Day. Senior Ryan Derry said he is usually kind, but did nothing out of the ordinary on Wednesday. “[I did not do] anything besides the usual holding a door open or saying thank you or saying bless you when someone sneezes,” Derry said. He does however think that the day could have a positive effect on the Hofstra community.
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“I think it would make everyone have a better day, just because everyone is so stressed out all of the time. Little things can always help,” Derry said. Going forward, the Newman Club hopes to see this day reoccur more regularly. “I think to see this happen on a semester or yearly basis would be awesome,” Natorski said. “To have something like that grow would be great to see.”
At left: Emily Feldman posted this image on Instagram with the message, “Thank you for the KitKat #HofstraBeKind #randomactsofkindness #kitkat.” Top: Briana Pattinson’s Random Act of Kindness moment was captured in this photo with the caption, “It’s the small things :) #mademyday #hofstrabekind #nationalactofkindnessday.” Above: Louise Lopez wrote, “Who knew I’d find motivation in the bathroom #hofstrabekind #faith #hope @hofstrau.”
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On Nov. 28, nearly three weeks after Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island, five journalists gathered at Hofstra University to discuss their personal storm experiences and to describe how the storm will change the way in which the news industry deals with high caliber storms in the future. The panel took place at 7 p.m. in Breslin Hall. The panel, which went by the name Covering Sandy: Amazing Tales and Lessons Learned, was hosted by The Press Club of Long Island and the Hofstra School of Communication. The panel consisted of speakers David North of WALK Radio, David Lopez of Newsday, Judy Martin of News 12, Bruce Avery of WRHU, and Kristen Maldonado, a senior journalism student at Hofstra. Over the duration of the event, which ran for about an hour and a half, the journalists discussed how Sandy impacted the way in which
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Students were invited to the Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Wednesday during common hour, for a chance to speak to representatives from over 50 employers on possible career opportunities. Employers ranged from Target to charter schools and students with a wide range of backgrounds were welcomed by different booths.
Job, Internship Fair creates networking opportunities By Magdalene Michalik Special to the Chronicle
Despite the tenuous economy and job situation in the United States, Hofstra students feel confident about being employed after graduation due to various resources the university provides, These resources include events such as Wednesday’s Fall Job and Internship Fair, sponsored by The Hofstra University Career Center. “Networking is key and Hofstra is the outlet,” said Cruickshank, who is enrolled in Hofstra’s Freshman Division University Studies. “It’s scary because pretty soon we’re going to be competing with adults for decent jobs and careers.” Employers as well as students find Hofstra’s Job and Internship
fairs to be beneficial. Robin Dillehay, Human Resoures Director at the Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School, has been attending Hofstra’s career fairs for approximately four years. “50 percent of teachers we hire come from Hofstra,” Dillehay said. “It’s the school to be at. That’s why we keep coming back. Go Hofstra!” In addition, companies such as Target yield similar results. “When I was a student, I was recruited at one of these fairs,” Ania Swinarski, a Target representative and alumna of Hofstra, said. According to Swinarski, Target has recruited at least one student in each of the three years she has been working the career fairs. “There is a lot of talent here,”
Swinarski said. “From my experience, Hofstra definitely paves a smooth transition from student to employee.” Students prefer the rather relaxed atmosphere of the career fair rather than traditional job searching techniques, such as applying online. “I feel more comfortable because it’s less competitive in here than in the outside world,” said sophomore Bridget Magembe, a Community Health major. The Fall Job and Internship fair is unique in that the employer pays attention to the student, rather than the student trying to get the attention of the employers, according to Fred Burke, Executive Director of The Hofstra University Career Center. This
allows students to make stronger connections with their potential employers. “It’s better to speak to someone face to face because you can visually and personally speak to someone and make connections that way,” said sophomore Maurisa Morris, an electrical engineering major. The Hofstra University Career Center invites employers to the fair and then they sign up to attend, according to Burke. At Wednesday’s career fair, over 50 booths had lines with students waiting to speak to these employers. “There’s a lot of representatives here today,” said Magembe. “I’m glad because that allows me to pretty much coast through a lot of possible careers.”
According to Burke, Magembe’s way of thinking is key. He encourages students to think outside the box in terms of employment opportunities. “The truth is that every company has a business, social media, human resources department, so even if it is not a company you would think you typically would go for, you may be surprised,” Burke said. The Fall Job and Internship fair is one of many career fairs that occur at Hofstra each semester. “It is a great way to network for full time, part time, and internship positions so all students should take advantage of these opportunities,” Burke said.
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Hofstra vs. Zombies took over October By Ainsley Rufer Special to the Chronicle
A lone figure dashes across the Unispan, pursued by a pack of sprinting undead. If he makes it to the nearest indoor safe zone, he’ll survive to fight another day. One touch from a zombie, and he’ll join the ranks of the infected. No, it’s not a page from a science fiction thriller – in fact, the sight of someone running for their life is not all that uncommon at Hofstra University. In late October, as the campus became a live-action battleground, the hottest apocalyptic pastime, Humans vs. Zombies, arrived on campus. Humans Vs. Zombies, or HvZ, is a game of moderated-survivalist tag played at schools, camps, neighborhoods and conventions across the globe. Starting with only a few “infected” players, participants must try to remain human as the zombies try to hunt them down. Armed with foam darts, Nerf blasters and their wits, human players must be constantly vigilant to avoid being tagged by the evergrowing zombie horde. Games can be played for any stretch of time, with some staged apocalypses stretching over a full month and other games taking place in a single action-packed week. Graham Howe, sophomore and moderator, explained the appeal, “It’s very cool to see everyone get fully engrossed in the act, as if the zombie plague had actually struck campus. Zombies stalk unsuspecting humans relentlessly, and humans make sure they have their own backs covered at all times. It’s great to see how everyone reacts and adapts to the situation at hand.” Starting at Goucher College in 2005, Humans vs. Zombies spread across the world at an infectious rate. The game has received coverage from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Associate Press and more. The HvZ webpage brags about catching the attention of Stephen Colbert, who named the group the “number one threat to America.” The epidemic has spanned six continents, with regular games hosted in a variety of locations, including Australia, Denmark and Spain. Despite its success both at home and abroad, the creators
of Humans vs. Zombies made the game available under a Creative Commons license to ensure their apocalyptic pastime would always be free to play. Hofstra’s branch of HvZ, aptly titled “Hofstra vs. Zombies,” is the university’s student organization that plans and administrates the collegiate game twice a year. The current Club President, Alex Demarest, was part of the original founding crew at Hofstra three years ago. Now a senior, Demarest applies his years of experience to make the game as comprehensive and enjoyable for everyone involved. Having forged careful relationship with Public Safety, the HvZ officers negotiate safety conditions that allow eager zombie hunters to roam campus with an array of foam-dart weaponry. This semester’s game of HvZ took place over Halloween weekend, providing an eerie, supernatural atmosphere across campus as students valiantly fought to survive the undead masses. Marked by orange “HUMAN” or “ZOMBIE” bandanas, nearly 120 participants broke out their Nerf guns for the fall 2012 match. Starting at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 24, zombies were on the prowl until the epic conclusion in front of Hofstra USA on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28. It was fitting apocalyptic finale, with the zombies triumphing over the human population just as the first winds of Hurricane Sandy began. “Everyone was into it, and the zombies were really good sports. It was a great game for a really awesome club,” said Brandon Davis, a senior graduating after a full college career in the club. Students are already excited for next semester’s game, and the club is always looking to reach out and grab new participants. “In the end, it didn’t matter who gave us weird looks or questioned why we had Nerf guns holstered to our hips with cardboard,” said first year Mark Perkins. “None of that mattered. We were having a blast.”
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Hofstra Versus Zombies poses outside HofUSA in full zombie gear. Zombies overran Hofstra’s campus in October as the HVZ club played out missions with nerf guns and bandanas.
Journalists’ Sandy experiences Continued From A2 they provided news to the people of Long Island and elsewhere. “The biggest challenge was getting information to the subscribers,” said Lopez. Lopez explained that Newsday knew that many people on Long Island had to deal with power outages and the inability to receive newspapers in the aftermath of Sandy. The publication figured that it had to pump as many resources into both the print and online editions of Newsday as possible. The staff believed that it could provide news for subscribers who would be able to charge their cellphones via cars. Newsday was able to get a physical copy of the newspaper to 75 percent of its subscribers the day after Sandy struck and to an astounding 95 percent of subscribers the following day. Newsday supplied those who could get their hands on a physical copy of the newspaper with three straight weeks of 20 pages or more of Sandy coverage. Radio was also a major point of concern for two of the panelists, North and Avery—both of whom deal heavily with news radio broadcasting. “Radio is the foundation to get information when the power goes out,” said North. North stressed the importance of radio during a time of crisis because of the easy accessibility
of radio broadcasts, even despite power losses. WALK Radio, despite having to overcome several obstacles, was able to provide continuous coverage to listeners as the storm progressed. The station’s main broadcast center, located in the Great South Bay, is located in an area that was one of the primary evacuation areas before Sandy hit. The members of WALK evacuated before the storm and were able to broadcast from a safer location. Avery took to the notion that some people were not taking the pre-Sandy coverage seriously. “We didn’t want people to think that since they were able to make it through Hurricane Irene and other storms that they didn’t have to take Hurricane Sandy seriously,” said Avery. “The ‘boy who cried wolf’ potential syndrome of broadcast meteorology is very serious.” Avery then went on to detail his satisfaction with how Long Islanders prepared for Sandy. Many were able to avoid individual catastrophic impact, such as loss of life. Martin felt that Irene impacted the way in which Long Islanders prepare for incoming storms. “Hurricane Irene was a big lesson for everyone,” said Martin. “But maybe not a big enough one.” Martin then went on to speak about her disbelief of the foot-
age of Sandy damage—the most notable of which was the flooding that occurred in Manhattan. After seeing footage of cars floating down the street, Martin realized that transportation on Long Island would be hindered in the days after Sandy and that News 12 would have to focus on that side of the story as much as possible. Of all of the panelists, Maldonado seemed to have the rawest experience in covering Sandy. She used only her cell phone and Twitter to report her findings. “Without any team to work with, it was pretty much my cellphone and I,” said Maldonado. This posed a problem for Maldonado, though, as she found that she constantly needed to find a way to power her cellphone to keep her coverage flowing. Maldonado noted that she received a huge surge of followers in the time that she was covering Sandy, many of whom were extremely thankful for her coverage. “I was shocked that people were actually following what I was covering,” said Maldonado. The overarching message that the panelists were trying to send was clear. The damage that Sandy caused was catastrophic, but it could have been worse. The panelists stressed the importance taking evacuation warnings seriously so as to better prepare for future storms.
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“Sadly, I think a lot of clubs do not read our SGA policy series, nor are they aware of some of the caps and restrictions that we have. We have certain rules and regulations that either we put in place, that are there [already] or that are suggested to us by others that we never really fully get to the clubs,” said Rametta. She added that, while SGA makes an effort to talk to clubs, clubs will typically become overwhelmed with the amount of information that is being shared. Rametta suggested that it is important for SGA to find a better way to get information out to its organizations. “I do still see it as SGA’s responsibility to get the word out. The burden falls on us,” said Rametta. For the issue of funding for transportation being postponed, some clubs were initially unaware that they were simply waiting until next semester to receive any money for transportation. Yacono said that she did not know of the change, but once she found out that transportation funds will be allocated she was relieved.
Transportation is a major part of rugby’s spending. Andrews explained that Appropriations decided not to allocate transportation funds next semester because transportation could not be funded for all the clubs that requested it. The committee decided to cut funds across the board to be fair. Although there was unity in the decision by SGA to exclude funds for transportation during the original budget weekend, Rametta thought it would have been a good idea to fund it during the appeals process. “It made sense for the weekend, because they [SGA] always want to be under budget for the weekend and you want to have enough money for appropriations for the following semester, and that makes sense. However, at the end of the weekend and when senate came on Thursday we had more than $15,000 that we could have spent. And to me I’d rather have all the clubs do one thing rather than have to come back, and put clubs through another hassle, another loop, just to get more money,” stated Rametta. Rametta was also involved in the debate of Musikfest and the
amount of money that should be allocated to the clubs responsible for the event, including Hofstra Concerts and Entertainment Unlimited. Over $80,000 had already been allocated to the two clubs for the high expenses of Musikfest and related activities. There was insistence from some senators that leftover funds from the appeals process should be re-allocated to the entertainment clubs, to help match the fees of popular artists. In the past, Hofstra has hosted high profile performers ranging from The Rolling Stones to most recently Snoop Dogg. In order to maintain the ability to attract high profile artists, senators like Michael Stankiewicz, Chair of Student Affairs, argued that allocations for the clubs should in fact be increased. On the topic of more money being allocated to Hofstra Concerts and Entertainment Unlimited, SGA was far from unanimous on a decision. Rametta opposed the allocation, citing low attendance to concerts in recent years as well as the already significant sums that the clubs had already been given. Stankiewicz believed, however,
that Musikfest is an event that can serve all students and alumni. Other clubs that require certain athletic or other skills, he felt, areless inclusive. “Everyone loves music,” said Stankiewicz. “They need it, it’s a tradition.” Stankiewicz reiterated that each club can come back to Appropriations and ask for more
“It went...better than expected. I thought there was going to be more people who were going to be upset.” money, and strongly suggested that they should do so. Regarding Hofstra Concerts and EU’s allocations, however, he believes that money is needed sooner rather than later. For Musikfest, Stankiewicz said that there needs to be enough time to plan and book artists in a timely manner, while many other clubs may not require that After a student worked out in the Fitness Center on Nov. 21, he discovered that his wallet was missing. The wallet contained his Hofstra ID card, driver’s license, two credit cards, $80 in cash and social security card.
Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Samantha Neudorf
A Hofstra administrator reported on Nov. 21 that six tables from the Greenhouse in the Student Center were missing. An investigation is being conducted. In Salem House on Nov. 23, an RA smelled the odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms. PS entered the room and confiscated a pipe containing marijuana residue. The resident was issued a summons. On Nov. 23, an RA in Williamsburg House reportedly smelled an odor of marijuana from one of the rooms. PS confiscated two glass bongs containing marijuana residue. The resident was issued a summons.
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same level of forethought for their events. Although the proposition to increase entertainment funds was eventually turned down by a majority in the senate, Stankiewicz was glad for the time spent discussing the potential increase. “We’re here to serve students. It’s not ‘Government Association,’ that wouldn’t make sense.” Overall, there appeared to be consensus among senators that the budget meeting went well. Brosnan was particularly impressed with the work and diligence of Andrews. “It went, I thought, better than expected. I thought there was going to be more people who were going to be upset. It was a big part because of Megan Andrews, because of how transparent she was and how good she explained everything…there wasn’t a lot of ambiguity,” he said. Yacono also commented on a positive atmosphere throughout the appeals process. “It was a lot better than I thought it was going to be,” Yacono said.”They [clubs] were very nice and very willing to listen. They asked a lot of questions, which I liked.”
Hall on Nov. 24. A student got into a fight with her boyfriend, which turned into a physical altercation. The boyfriend was found in room 403 with scratches on the left side of his face. Both students declined to file a report and were issued summonses for fighting. An RA in Providence House smelled the odor of marijuana on Nov. 24. PS entered the room and found three students inside. None of the substance was recovered. The students were issued summonses. A student suspects that her ex-roommate has removed several of her personal items from the room. The student has had an ongoing problem with the ex-roommate and reported it to PS on Nov. 25. The ex-roommate will receive a summons when she returns to campus.
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From Thanksgiving to Christmas: Get through the holidays By Sophia Strawser Assistant Features Editor
How to get the most out of your Holiday Season Every year Thanksgiving and the winter holidays seem fly by without even a moment to enjoy them. That can all change this holiday season, when you have a few easy tips for enjoying the holidays. 1. Sleep more than 10 hours a night. I’m talking about canceling plans, sleeping ‘till noon, eating breakfast at two o’clock kind of sleep. You have no work and no obligations, so just sleep. If you are like me and need to make money or Hofstra will soon be a distant memory, then make sure to schedule late shifts. We wouldn’t want you to be pushed into waking up early—as in, before noon. 2. Hang out with high school
friends. After you have gotten up and eaten breakfast, take a nap, and then head out with your old crowd. You were friends with them at one point, so I’m sure they aren’t that awful. Warning:
your neighbor from three doors down. 4. Eat as if you were going into hibernation. You don’t realize how good your mom’s cooking is until you have spent a semester eating Student Center food. Eat seconds, thirds—whatever it takes to get the taste of Student Center out of your mouth. In addition to this, go and appreciate your grocery store; it will be the one time this year when you can look at a price tag and know it is the regular price. Dutch has tricked me Courtesy Creative Commons into thinking that paying an arm, a leg and my dignity Stock up on Mom’s home cooked meals, before heading back to Student Center food. is a normal price for Oreos. 5. Hug your mom, and joke, Hofstra. Do some good this Time for the holiday season maybe even your dad if you are holiday season. where everything is about us feeling generous. and our convenience. Take a
“You don’t realize how good your mom’s cooking is until you have spent a semester eating Student Center food.”
Compiled by The Chronicle Staff In the Student Center: Guy: French is an attractive language. I get so annoyed with Russian.
this could cause extreme nostalgia. 3. Stock up on clothing. Those after-Christmas sales can save you from the winter cold. If you happen to have any late Christmas dinners or gift exchanges, wait until after Christmas to buy the gifts. You will not only save money, but will also avoid being trampled by
In Enterprise: Girl 1: Do you mind taking the screaming outside? Girl 2: Well, it’s not quiet hours. In Monroe Hall: Guy: I don’t have gum but I have raisins.
In Vanderpool: Girl: The only thing I’ve eaten today is Cheez-Its and a Fiber One bar.
In Monroe Hall: Guy: Well girls don’t pee until they’re 21.
Outside Calkins: Guy: It would have been better had he graded us while high.
In Brower: Guy: I wish I had boobs so I could bartend.
In the Student Center: Guy 1: Is she dating him? Guy 2: Why? Guy 1: Because he’s not that attractive.
In Class: Professor: We’ve been friends since high school. We never dated. We made out a few times though.
Outside the Student Center: Guy 1: Wow, I’ve never seen two people share a longboard before. Guy 2: You know its a bromance when a pair of guys can share a big old chunk of wood.
Outside Enterprise: Girl: Hey it works until something better works. In Constitution: Girl: My sweatshirt smells like Turkey.
On the Unispan: Guy: I can work at Hooters, bro. I know the dance. In Monroe Hall: Girl: It smells like my high school cafeteria on chicken finger day. In the Student Center: Guy: I’m not judging you, I’m just frowning at you. On the Unispan: Girl: I wish there was an underground tunnel between my room and Dutch Treats. Outside Dempster Hall: Guy: I did not promise her. I said probably not. Outside Breslin: Guy: Hey, I haven’t talked to you since I accidentally texted you. In the Student Center: Guy: Question. What’s your favorite bird?
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Showing off Hofstra’s fashion one Tumblr post at a time By Bea Arner Staff Writer
With social media continuing to have a growing influence, more and more people are creating blogs to share their interests with others. Sophomore Anna Bautista does this with her blog that combines photography and fashion. Bautista, a photography major, is the founder and blogger of Lion Style (www.lionstyle.tumblr. com), a fashion blog inspired by fellow students at Hofstra. Her blog focuses Hofstra students whose individual styles stand out from the crowd. “Being from California, I came from a high school where every day was like a fashion show,” says Bautista, who graduated from Orange County School of the Arts. “Fashion isn’t as important to students here, so it can be hard to find great style but I want people to realize that Hofstra isn’t just for pre-med or pre-law. People need to be brave and wear something completely different.”
When she sees personal style that stands out, she has no problem going up to someone and asking for their name and what inspires their fashion choices. “I’ve never had a student say no. They’re very complimented when I ask to
blog. “My blog was originally for me to just take notice of the clothes, but it’s also turned into photography of the clothes,” she says. “It actually helped me realize I was a good photographer and that’s why I’m a photo major now.” With over one hundred followers, Bautista isn’t too worried about her view count. She admitted that although she doesn’t post every day, she still knows that her blog has a future. “The more I post, the more followers I attract.” So how exactly does Ms. Bautista decide what goes on her blog? “Fashion is something you can just see. When someone walks on campus, you know that the clothes someone wears is an extension of their lifestyle.”
“Bautista’s love for fashion began at a young age. ‘I remember in sixth grade for career day, I decided to be a fashion designer and here I am now,’ she says.”
take their picture. Most of the subjects are surprised because they weren’t expecting it and they don’t even realize they’re fashionable. They just wear what they’re comfortable in.” Bautista’s love for fashion began at a young age. “I remember in sixth grade for Bea Arner/The Chronicle career day, I decided to be a Anna Bautista showing off her LionStyle fashion designer and here I tumblr, featuring Hofstra fashion. am now,” she says. Photography is also an important element to her
Working off that Thanksgiving meal By Jana Kaplan Staff Writer
The holiday season is just beginning, and while it’s hard to resist second helping of pumpkin pie, there are ways you can have your cake and eat it too! Hit up Hofstra’s fitness center. Whether you like to break it down in Zumba or run a mile on the track, there are tons of options to stay fit and to not let the holidays get the best of you. Pat Montagano, the senior assistant dean of students and director of recreation/intramural sports, has noticed an increase in gym use since the 2010 renovation. She sees many students try to avoid the dreaded “freshman fifteen,” while others remain fit even as upperclassmen.
Although Montagano says that there are particularly high rates of gym attendance during Spring Break, the fall and winter months still attract the crowds as students are trying to avoid the weight gain before and after they head home for some good old comfort food. Group exercise classes are a great way to stay in shape while having fun with friends. If you’re new to working out, Montagano recommends taking a class that you’re interested in. For junior education major Adrienne
Kravitz, that’s spin. She loves the class, not only because it offers a great workout, but because “the teacher is really energetic” as well. She likes this
cycling, there are yoga and Zumba classes available as well. Beside the variety of classes offered, Montagano says the most important thing to do is make sure you get a good workout no matter where you go. “The key is to stay active and go to the gym,” she says. “Take a long walk. Take a jog. Just get outside; this is the time of the year where people tend to overindulge.” Students who are staying on campus during winter break don’t need to worry about workout times. The fitness center remains on a regular
“For those who don’t think they can handle the fast-paced cycling, there are yoga and Zumba classes available as well.” “fun, exciting way” to get her cardio in, and the good music helps keep everyone on track, as the hour flies by. Basically, Kravitz says, it makes you “feel great afterward.” The classes are offered every weekday. For those who don’t think they can handle the fast-paced
schedule throughout December and January. During the holidays, people tend to eat more, which leads to an expanding waistline and bad habits as they slip into a food coma. The next thing you know, the gym is being left for another day... or another week. No matter where you end up during the holidays, be sure to keep moving before, during, and after. Play a game of football, join your little cousins in the backyard, or just help move your grandma’s luggage into the guest room. There are tons of ways to stay active, so even if you’re across the country, hit up a local gym and rest assured that Hofstra’s gym will be waiting for you (and your food baby) with open arms.
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The Chronicle
The Bowling Club : A stroll down the bowling lane By Danielle Denenberg STAFF WRITeR
Two weeks ago, a group of students gathered at the east Meadow Bowling Alley for the first official event of Hofstra’s new Bowling Club, which was just accepted by SGA as a recognized organization after a long period of planning. The two students who started the club, and who are now the president and vice president, formulated the idea after taking Hofstra’s bowling course, PeSP 007B. After having learned a lot in the course, already sharing a passion for the sport, and discovering that the university did not already have a bowling club, they took it upon themselves to create one. The Bowling Club meets at the California Pizza Kitchen in the Student Center on Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m. A set of students who have volunteered
to be the “club drivers,” provide transport to the east Meadow Bowling Alley. The games are non-competitive, and the number of games played is spontaneous, depending on the opinions of the club members. Students pay $10 per night for
the purpose of the club is for a group of students to get together in order to meet new people while engaging in something fun. The president, a commuter, said that throughout her first year at Hofstra she struggled socially and was not sure where
“Bowling club members do not have to be skilled in the sport; they do not even have to have prior experience in playing it... They are still looking for new members.” both the games and shoes. Bowling Club members do not have to be skilled in the sport; they do not even have to have prior experience in playing it. The club founders say that
to go to make friends. She hopes that all current and potential members, whether in their first year or not, can make new friends from participating in the bowling club.
Prior to the meeting at the bowling alley, the club met outside the Services for Students with Disabilities offices in Roosevelt Hall to discuss the basics of their nights on the lanes. Adam Halpern, one of the SSD advisors, overheard the meeting and knew a few students gathered there. He supported the club as it grew, and believes that is it becoming a success. “I think it’s great for students to get together to take part in something positive,” Halpern said. The Bowling Club is still looking for new members. Whether you’re a bowler or just looking for something exciting to do on a Wednesday night, grab some friends and join the Bowling Club!
Man on the Unispan When is it
“When the mood sets in.” - Brian Stieglitz, Freshman
“After Thanksgiving.’” - Sheree Laniham, Law
“After Thanksgiving.” - Jake Pordes, Grad
“Year round; it’s my alarm clock.” - Joe edgar, Senior
“December 10th.’” - Isabel Shecter-Stone, Sophomore
“Every day of the damn year.” - Anand Patel, Junior
appropriate to start listening to Holiday music?
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November 29, 2012 • A9
One man’s approach to today’s social issues in Ireland Jimmy Sia/The Chronicle David Gibson, a journalist, giving a lecture at the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater.
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“A popular Dublin priest had died after suffering a heart attack – the kicker to the story being that he died in a gay bath house.” So David Gibson said during a lecture on religion in modern Ireland on nov. 19. “The kicker to that story being that he was allowed to have last rites [prayers given before death] because there was another priest that happened to be there in the house at the same time,” said Gibson to an audience of people laughing appreciatively. The story dates back to the authoritarian Ireland of 1994, but is still relevant today. “Somehow that issue always seemed like an intimation of unspoken issues that needed to be addressed,” said Gibson. Closeted homosexuality, however, is not as much of a problem as one might think. The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin features gays without any problem. Polls from the Irish examiner show that citizens are increasingly in favor of legalizing gay marriage. There are other far more pressing problems plaguing the Irish. Gibson is a journalist who has been working and writing in Ireland since the turn of the millennium, and he is well aware of the prevalent issue of sexual, physical and psychological child abuse.
The grievous issue has affected America and Ireland alike, and caused much of the current controversy with organized religion. “A global survey showed that Ireland registered almost the steepest drop worldwide in people calling themselves religious,” said Gibson. “Only
for the rebuilding of the Catholic Church’s foundation in Ireland. “He was appointed just as the abuse scandal was exploding and the Catholic Church was imploding,” said Gibson. The Church in Ireland has been taking heat for the scandal, but also for not taking responsibility or doing enough to change the
“‘A global survey showed that Ireland registered almost the steepest drop worldwide in people calling themselves religious,’ said Gibson.” 47 percent of Irish said that they were religious people; a 22 percent drop from the previous poll in 2005.” They are now considering cutting the number of diocese in half and having priest-less parishes, an unheard of concept in Ireland until now. “Mass attendance, which doesn’t necessarily correlate with faith or belief, is down to 50 percent and it used to be 90 percent,” said Gibson. It seems that the Irish are abandoning the institution, if not the faith, in an increasing number. However, Gibson’s religion beat has led him to work closely with a man who has won back the favor of many Irishmen, Archbishop Dairmuid Martin of Dublin. “You are the only reason I stay in the Church today,” said Martin, who is a herald of hope
tragic circumstances. Archbishop Martin stands as a pillar of social responsibility and political change in opposition to corrupt religious leaders before him. “He’s ruffled the feathers of his fellow bishops and popes; not letting them off the hook for their failings in the abuse crisis,” said Gibson. “He even sued his predecessor,” who refused to hand over thousands of files on clergy abuse to the government. He was eventually forced to give up the files. Martin also takes personal accountability. “How do I explain to a community marked by such honesty, good neighborliness, and hard work that the Church failed many children of this parish?” asked Martin. Though he is a man marked by virtue, not all religious leaders are so pristine. Martin sees the danger in priests seeking
power of privilege over the opportunity to serve others. He calls for a church and the community that follows it to let go of fundamentalism, judgment and the sense of entitlement that leads to anger. There are many things that need to be fixed in Irish Catholicism, but some parishioners are abandoning the faith entirely. Gibson spoke of the Americans who classify themselves as “nones,” or having no religious affiliation. Twenty percent of the voters are “nones,” according to Gibson, and they were a great contributing factor to Obama winning the election. Some audience members asked Gibson whether the institution of religion is decreasing to the point of one day being nonexistent. Gibson sees a necessity for the institution as well as the spirituality. He said that the movement toward a secular society leaves certain gaps. “I think the real crisis is that too many young people think ‘I don’t need that [religion],’ and I think that’s a loss for genuine community,” said Gibson. “A secular person could say, ‘I think it’s important to feed the hungry and poor’ but if you don’t act on it that’s not good enough for me. You have to find a home to live that [giving spirit] out whether it’s a religion or Amnesty united.” Gibson does see a particular flaw in organized religion. “The younger generation
seemed to be focused on the orthodox ‘you’ve got to do this and that’ opposed to the culture of helping others and doing,” said Gibson of youth both here and in Ireland. Perhaps, from this point of view, Catholicism in both countries would not suffer as many losses of followers if people saw the good acts instead of only hearing the preaching of the priests and seeing the scandals. In a time where people, especially the youth, are questioning their faith and not following the Church, Gibson has done quite the contrary. “There are about 100 or 200 thousand adult converts to the Church every year, but my story is kind of interesting: becoming Catholic at the age of 30 when I should know better,” Gibson joked. He was raised as a Born Again Christian, later became Protestant, and then converted to Catholicism at a late age. “If anyone can go to the Vatican and find their faith rather than losing it,” as he did, “it’s considered a first-order miracle.” With the many issues facing Catholicism here and in Ireland, Gibson is not turning his back on the institution of religion. “For decades I’ve reported on all kinds of religions,” said Gibson. “Catholicism, if you take it seriously, is a wonderful thing. Buddhism is a beautiful tradition to follow. Whether you are a Muslim or a Jew, it’s wonderful if you take [the values] seriously.”
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Paul Baribeau at Fat Heart House
Courtesy of www.fathearthouse.tumblr.com
By Aaron Calvin
Entertainment Editor
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at Heart House is a self-inscribed anarchist, DIY free space free from almost any form of oppression. I say self-inscribed because its residents literally inscribed this on the wall of the venue. I say residents because it was more of an apartment. You had to be buzzed in, there were zines for sale in the kitchen and the only reason a performance could occur was due to the resident of the basement area having pushed all of her belongings into one corner of the room. Several dogs of various indefinable breeds were running throughout the crowd. And, right in the heart of M train Bushwick, it was somewhat difficult to locate. Such a personal and earnest environment was well suited for a show that would culminate with Paul Baribeau. Opening, if such a term can be used in this situation, was Wax Mice, a three piece from the Rutgers consumed area of Northern Jersey. They were pleasant: the lead man sang their songs in an impassioned warble, accompanied by the blaring tenor of a twelve-string and a muted floor tom. Their songs were interrupted shy banter with ambiguously pained lyrics. At one point, the singer remarked that he didn’t really like the song they had just played. He thought it sounded too much like Brand New. But he said it in a way that let you know that he still probably listens to the band on long drives alone or through headphones when he walks to class. I think that statement actually gives a fair impression of the band. Amy Virginia Buchanan followed. Disclaimer: I am both a friend and co-worker of Ms. Buchanan’s. But I don’t think that it’s too out of line to describe her
music as adorable and sweet without crossing the line into sentimental. Unlike the nameless hordes of ukulele strummers, her miniature instrument only gives light relief to her songs, sometimes sad but always sincere. That’s all I’ll say about it. During the time it took me to step out into the backyard, the already fairly crowded basement became a barely passible wall of black t-shirts and skinny jeans, an already hot room became a sweaty boiler room. They were all here to see Baribeau. Paul Baribeau hails from Michigan (he pronounces his name Bear-eh-bow) and continues the working class folk tradition within the context of the punk folk aesthetic. His lyrics consist of desperate honesty, a kind of ungilded sorrow that inspires immediate compassion rather than any kind of analysis. The environment only amplified this, creating a kind of intimacy that only a roomful of strangers all singing the words to the same song can His guitar works only as an engine, not a melodic accompaniment. Most of the time it chugs along at a pace roughly equivalent to the churning of the wheels on a train, or only functions as a percussion instrument as it does on the a cappella
song “Christmas Lights.” I try not to indulge hyperbole, but it’s hard to deny a certain spiritual element to this sort of DIY show. The sense of communion is more readily apparent than the average concert going experienced. It’s the same kind of but somewhat unspoken sense of desperate community highlighted on Titus Andronicus’ most recent album, “Local Business,” and a feeling familiar to their show at another Bushwick DIY venue, Shea Stadium. The rambling speeches that Baribeau launched into were drawn out explanations behind his songs, tales of relationships f--ked beyond repair and the fault of both parties involved. As he remarked, he was the algebraic constant in an equation of ruined love. Despite the heaviness of the talk, though, the mood remained light, his speeches always selfdeprecating, not self-pitying. I hope to return to Fat Heart, sooner rather than later. It’s too few and far between that I experience nights that involve such a genuine sense of community, united only in their shared feelings for a bearded man that’s able to articulate personal and universal sadness simultaneously.
The article concerning ‘The Learned Ladies’ from issue 9 was miscredited. The author of the article was Emi Feldmen.
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Conversing with Andrea Gibson By John Thomas staff writer
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he Pride Network and Hofstra’s spoken word group SP!T brought renowned queer poet Andrea Gibson to the Cultural Center Theater last Tuesday. The night was less of a spoken word performance, or even a poetry reading, and more of a very personal conversation between Gibson and their audience. As they stepped out onto the stage, Gibson admitted to being nervous even in front of the small crowd. Later, they went on to talk about the contradiction between their social anxiety and their line of work. Moments like this punctuated the night, forming a sincere bond between the poet, their poetry, and those listening. Near the beginning of the hour, Gibson threw away their set list, deciding to go along with their gut and audience suggestions. Gibson asked for more than suggestions from the audience, though: “Does anyone have any questions, or answers?” was a query posed to the audience throughout the night. This lack of structure was, for the most part, endearing. For instance, Gibson gave each poem intimate context. When they talked about the history of their poems, they wandered down tangents that were as rich as the poems themselves. Gibson is a poet who draws from their queer identity to fuel the majority of their work. They are self-described as politically active, and have spoken out for members of the queer community who were silenced by violent homophobia. While they keep these values in mind, Gibson never allowed their poetry to be conscribed as the talking points
of the LGBTQ-establishment. As a queer person myself, I find that a lot of art from our community in the mainstream comes off as a caricature of our identities. Gibson broke away from that rule. They constructed a vivid, sincere, and wholly realistic portrait of queer culture. My favorite poem of the night was titled “Maybe I Need You.” Gibson introduced it by talking about how, in the spoken-word world, love poems have the same expiration date as the relationship that originated them. That, they noted, was a striking distinct between poets and musicians, as songwriters can perform their love songs long after they have finished with the muse. Breaking from that tradition, Gibson announced that this particular poem concerned someone who had left Gibson’s romantic life. This poem moved me to tears. Often when media talk about queer relationships, they focus on their novelty. It was validating to finally listen to a queer person, in such a personal setting, talk about their love without the formalities that seem to be expected by the LGBTQ community. Andrea Gibson is a sublime artist, with a knack for shirking the conventions of their subject matter. They have four albums and six books out, in which more of their patent authenticity can be found. If you’re a member of the queer community I urge you to seek out their work. If you’re not, there is still a lot that can be learned, as Gibson’s earnest vernacular should be able to connect with all ears. The Chronicle refers to Gibson with a neutral pronoun because that is their preferred identity.
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November 29, 2012 •B 3
Album Review: Staff Writer
Rihanna proves to be ‘Unapologetic’
f you feel like Rihanna releases a new album every year, it’s because she does. Releasing seven albums in a short span of seven years is a fairly uncommon – yet prodigious – feat that only Rihanna herself can accomplish. With her latest, “Unapologetic,” the Barbados native singer has reinvented herself once again. The album is polarizing; fans will either love it or hate it. The title itself is practically a comment on that. With this release, Rihanna is exploring territories that fans never expected her to touch. It’s a very experimental album for a Top 40 artist. But isn’t that what we all love about Rih? The album kicks off with an electro, hip-hop inspired track entitled “Presh Out the Runway.” At times, the production is so massive that it’s difficult to understand what Rihanna is saying. She also spits a few rhymes on “Pour It Up,” a song that makes her sound like the female version of Tyga. She raps, “Strip clubs and dollar bills / Patron shots, can I get a refill?” over a booty-
clapping beat. For those of you who prefer the “We Found Love” and “Where Have You Been”esque songs, there are two huge dance anthems on Unapologetic – “Jump” and “Right Now.” On “Jump,” Rih samples Ginuwine’s “Pony” as she coos, “If you want it, let’s do it / Ridin’ my pony / My saddle is waiting / Come and jump on it” shortly before a generic dubstep beat kicks in. “Right Now” features a huge production, thanks to David Guetta. It’s very likely that this will be a single; it’s too good to pass up. Last year, Rihanna released a remix of “Birthday Cake” that featured a controversial duet with Chris Brown, who returns on “Unapologetic” for “Nobody’s Business,” a song heavily inspired by Michael Jackson. In fact, it snatches the lyric “It ain’t nobody’s business but mine and my baby” from his 1987 hit “The Way You Make Me Feel.” At one point, Brown even mimics MJ’s famous grunts as Rih sings the chorus. It is undeniable that Rihanna and Chris Brown have an incredible chemistry together
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despite their tumultuous past. This track, arguably the best on the album, solidifies why the pair is meant to be together. Rihanna also shows her softer side on “Unapologetic.” The first single “Diamonds” is a beautifully produced, midtempo song that we’ve all come to love. Another midtempo song, “What Now,” features a powerful chorus that proves how much Rihanna’s vocals have grown since we first met her in 2005. She returns to her reggae roots, á la “Rude Boy” (2009) and “Man Down” (2011), on “No Love Allowed,” an infectious but extremely chill song. The album closes in the best possible way with “Lost In Paradise.” It’s a unique cross between a beautiful ballad and a bass-thumping dance track. It’s clear that Unapologetic may just be her best album yet. Together, all of these tracks show how capable Rihanna is of turning everything that she touches into diamonds (pun intended). Shine on, Rihanna.
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“Unapologetic” is Rihanna’s seventh studio album.
Album Review:
The Evens stay punk but grow up By Katelyn Harrop Assistant Entertainment Editor
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an Mackaye and Amy Farina of indie-rock duo The Evens unite again in what sounds like an incongruent pseudo punk project. The Washington D.C. pair began working together in 2001 eventually releasing their first album four years later. The Evens released their third album last year. Both members possess past experience in punk bands, which serves as an obvious influence in the fourth album called “The Odds.” Mackaye is a former member of post-hardcore punk bands Fugazi and Minor Threat. Farina also has a similar past as the drummer for The Warmers, which falls into the same genre. Courtesy of www.twentyfourbit.com The group’s unique style Both members of The Evens have blending punk and rock and has experience in well known punk continued a stylistic movement bands. native to their stomping ground
appropriately referred to as the “discord” or “D.C.” sound. The 14 tracks featured on “The Odds” have an overwhelmingly strong bass and electric guitar influence reminiscent of classic punk bands such as Jawbox. Although these two instruments offered a strong base for the album they often consumed the other musical elements, particularly the vocals. Although The Evens intends to highlight the two lead vocalists, I found that the voices of Mackaye and Farina took a backseat on each 14-album tracks. Mackaye did his best to make his vocals stand out (and they occasionally did) but Farina’s were weak and unmemorable. Songs that featured both vocalists were an uncomfortable power struggle that resulted in an uneven musical clash. The majority of pieces featured on the album offered excel-
lent instrumental openings and solos which almost redeem the mediocre lyrics that pollute the otherwise decent tracks. Despite powerful punk influences, The Evens has definitely made the jump into the indie-rock kiddy pool dotted with other characters such as Three Mile Pilot and Unwound. The duo has expanded beyond their D.C. fan base and completed multiple national tours. The Evens also have hit international music hubs in Barcelona and Quebec. The album’s 14 songs flow together almost too well, making individual tracks hard to distin-
guish and remember. With that said, track number six, “Wonder Why,” distinguishes itself from the rest. Despite (or perhaps because of) it’s complete lack of vocals, the piece emphasizes the strengths of the group, featured distinguished guitar riffs, exceptional bass work, and perfectly supportive percussion. Overall, “The Odds” is a decent album perfect for listeners looking for an atmospheric rock album with a strong appreciation for the post-punk movement.
“Both members possess past experiences in punk bands...”
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TV That
Matters:
By Matt Ern Columnist
Walking Dead- “When the Dead...”
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his episode was a mixed bag for me. It did fine setting up the action for next week’s mid-season finale, with Rick storming Woodbury to rescue Glenn and Maggie, and the Governor sending a team to scout out the prison. On the other hand, I was a little disappointed with the extent to which the Governor interrogated his hostages. After spending all season teasing out and hinting at the darker aspects of his personality, I thought this would be the time to have him let loose and show his teeth. His forcing Maggie to strip was upsetting, but Merle does most of the torturing. We knew that Merle would be capable of torture, and he’s got a grudge to settle against Glenn, but I was hoping for more from the Governor this week. The prison stuff, all worked well. It’s good to see the group of survivors finally teaming up with Michonne. I’m awaiting next week when they enter Woodbury and Daryl and Rick meet up with Merle again. The episode’s other story was more interesting in theory than in practice. Andrea helps Milton with an experiment to see if the dead retain any trace of their personalities when they turn and come back as zombies. Milton has been conditioning an old, dying man in Woodbury to answer questions about his life while listening to a specific song that he will then play as he asks the reanimating body the same questions. Andrea is there to kill the zombie should the experiment go wrong. Unlike Milton she’s seen what it’s like when someone turns and knows the test will ultimately be in vain. “When the Dead Come Knocking” has all the trappings of a really good episode that somehow left me feeling a little hollow. Hopefully next week’s finale will
The Walking Dead
How I Met Your Mother
Homeland
live up to my expectations and offer a decent end, at least until the spring.
HIMYM - “Twelve...” Grade: B-
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ow I Met Your Mother” is a show that’s really showing its age. I mean that in the nicest way possible. I love the show. But more often than not, the show trades broad silliness for actual, realistic plot. The Barney/Robin stuff was pretty emotional at first, but the show has taken most of the wind out of those sails by explicitly telling us that they end up together. So watching them go back and forth for seasons has dulled whatever nice payoff might have come from their conversation at the end. There’s no emotional stake in Barney backing off (although we all know it’s only temporary). This is an episode about Marshal. More specifically, it’s an episode about a completely fantastical trial in which the other lawyer resorts to dropping pens in front of the female jury and playing a video he shot and edited of himself topless DJ-ing. I would forgive some of the more broad comedy if I thought it was particularly funny, but in this case it really didn’t work for me. The ending was interesting, but only mildly. Marshal has resolved to try and become a judge, an interesting development for his character; but we’re told that the story will probably take “months” to reach its conclusion and I don’t know if I’ll really care by the end of the season when we inevitably find out. Also, the Ted/Barney/Robin plot about competing to see who was the bigger badass as a teenager barely constitutes a storyline. It gets only a little screen time and is pretty easy to predict from start to finish. The only thing keeping me from grading this episode in the C range is the fact that Lily’s teenage-badass flashback is a homage to “The Wire” so really the whole episode can’t be a waste if I get to see neighborhood
children run away whispering “Lily comin’.”
Homeland- “Two Hats” Grade: B+
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t wouldn’t be “Homeland” if the show didn’t throw a few major plot twists into this week’s episode. Unlike last season’s more organic twists, some of these felt like they came out of nowhere. Following up Brody’s abduction last week, he regroups with Carrie and the rest of the CIA team to reveal that he was taken to meet Abu Nazir, here on American soil to orchestrate a bombing at a homecoming for several hundred soldiers. The plan hinges on getting Roya to the event, so Brody’s job is to convince Walden that she should be the lone reporter allowed to cover it. While the CIA prepares to strike against Nazir and take out his terrorists before they can hit the homecoming, Saul and Virgil begin investigating Quinn. After turning up some evidence in Quinn’s apartment, Max tails him onto a bus where he has a meeting with a man Saul recognizes to have been in charge of top-secret operations in the past. During the sting at the end of the episode, Estes is shown to be in cahoots with Quinn, who is sent to kill Brody once Nazir is captured. But the team isn’t able to get Nazir and Estes calls off the hit. Quinn’s status as a black-ops specialist is certainly a game changer, as is the plot to kill Brody once he outlives his usefulness. But as far as I can remember, there haven’t been many hints dropped in the past that might indicate Quinn was anything other than the CIA analyst he’s presented himself as. The twists last season all made sense within the context of the plot. While I’m not opposed to Quinn being called on to kill Brody, it does seem like it came out of nowhere for the sake of surprising the audience. Hopefully the remaining episodes reveal a little more of Quinn’s origins and shed light on his motives.
The Chronicle
Review Round-up By Andrew McNally
Columnist
Alicia Keys – Girl On Fire Grade: BThere’s something to be said about growing older. Alicia Keys’ first album with a husband and a child finds her most definitely not on fire, but closer to room temperature. The opening track, “Brand New Me,” doesn’t wait to address these changes with her typical booming voice and near-virtuoso piano playing. But from there on, Keys often fails to ignite. Duets with Maxwell and Nicki Minaj bolster the album’s midpoint, but too many tracks succumb to weaker lyrics than we’re used to. Still, you can choose to ignore that on tracks like the closer, “101,” by just taking in Keys’ talent.
If You Like: Beyonce, Whitney Houston Sleeping Bag – Women Of Your Life Grade: C There is nothing remotely impressive or unique about this album. But, that’s what Sleeping Bag seems to be about. “Women of Your Life” is a short, 10-track ride through what appears to be a no-regrets blending of pop-punk and guitar indie. The result is something along the lines of Blur, minus the 90’s feel. Tracks like “Saturday Night” and “Soda You” are nothing more than fun, bouncy songs. These are songs that are meant to be sung along with, if the vocals were louder. But the lyrics are unintelligible and the music ultimately isn’t all that interesting.
If You Like: : Blur, Guided By Voices Challenger – The World is Too Much For Me Grade: AI was expecting the punk band Challenger, so when the album opened with an airy chorus of children, I was confused. This Challenger is a new electronic band, and they’re strange. The second track, “Are You Scared Too?” is largely a cappella, with moments of total silence. The album throws twists at the listener – sudden tempo changes, and tonal shifts between songs. The middle of the album gets bogged down in generic electro-dance music, but “Takers” suddenly breaks that, with solely guitar. The lyrics are consistently destructive, but sung in a breezy tone. Challenger rises above mostly every other electronic band out there.
If You Like: Crystal Castles, School of Seven Bells
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Editorial
Crisis across the world: from conflict in Syria to ongoing efforts to help those in our own backyard
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SYRIA By Victoria Neely columnist
The conflict in Syria has continued to grow over the past 20 months, and more than 400,000 Syrian refugees have fled to nearby countries such as Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq. The death toll of Syrian civilians has topped 30,000. Most of the deaths are civilian murders attributed to Bashar al-Assad’s security forces who opposed the uprisings against their regime. The horrors, experienced since the uprisings first began in March 2011, are inconceivable for most of us, yet the reality is grim for hundreds of thousands of innocent people. Thousands of people are missing, or imprisoned by the Syrian government, facing poor conditions and torture. A few months ago, 27 torture centers run by Syrian intelligence agencies were revealed to the public, along with the methods of torture used against opponents of the regime. This is a crime against humanity.
Just last week, the Arab League called for an emergency session for its 22 member states in order to the continuing bloodshed in Syria. They voted to suspend Syria from the Arab League entirely until Syria puts into effect a peace agreement to end the violence. The league agreed to impose economic and political sanctions against Syria’s government to stand against the violence. While strengthening the sanctions against the Syrian government may stifle some of the unrest, there is still deeply rooted tension and conflict within the country and surrounding areas that cannot be resolved easily. Despite the countless nations who condemn the acts committed by the Syrian government, and
“The horrors, experienced since the uprising first began in March 2011, are inconeivable for most of us...”
even with peoples’ lives at stake, the UN does not have power due to Syria’s sovereignty. Regardless of power constraints, humanitarian efforts have been made by the UN. They have put forth an effort to give funds to the refugees and victims of Syria. However, it is impossible to imagine a price for the lives lost, homes and villages destroyed, civilians displaced, and the damage to refuge countries. The question now at hand is this: what should nations around the world be doing to stop this inhumane and unjust treatment of Syrian citizens, and should there be more involvement than due to the crimes against humanity? As Americans, we go about our daily lives with great ease compared to citizens of Syria. We have no fear of being tortured for our beliefs, even if they do go against the current regime or administration. It is time that we become informed and involved.
“...the Arab League called for an emergency session... to discuss the continuing bloodshed...”
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LONG ISLAND By Ronny O’Leary columnist
It has been one month since Hurricane Sandy hit Long Island, and the island is still trying to rebuild. I have heard astonishing stories about how people’s homes have been destroyed, and it makes me feel grateful that the campus was not affected that much. It is hard times like these that people’s generosity is most needed. So far, the Hofstra community has been very active in helping those in need. There have already been efforts to feed the homeless and to provide much-needed items to Long Island residents. A particularly useful event was when the Athletic Department provided free basketball tickets to anyone who brought items to help families in Long Beach. I thought that was a great effort both to aid the recovering families while encouraging students to attend Hofstra sports. The Office of Student Leadership and Activities has been leading many events, and they believe that their efforts have greatly benefited Long Island families. Brittany Romain, a student aide at the OSLA, said, “We have received thank you letters from the residents showing their gratitude toward
the university.” Romain also states how students have been helping clean up damaged areas of the island, but the university’s efforts will not stop here. One student has arranged a random act of kindness day on Wednesday where people can demonstrate their compassion to those that have been most affected. This should serve as a reminder that a little charity can go a long way. However, acts of kindness need not be limited to this one day: if everyone contributes in a small way, we can all make a difference. Coincidently, this is all happening as we enter the holiday season. This time of year is normally characterized by food and toy drives to assist less fortunate families. We now have additional motivation to carry out these events. On Friday, there will be a food drive at the Mary Brennan Inn Soup Kitchen. This is just one example of how the Hofstra community is insuring that people still have an enjoyable holiday season despite recent events. Our thoughts are with the people that have had their lives disrupted by this disastrous event. The generosity demonstrated by the Hofstra community proves that people are willing to assist others in times of stress. I am confident that the students and faculty will continue their efforts to help rebuild Long Island after the hurricane.
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A history of violence in Gaza ISRAEL By Brian Stieglitz Special to the chronicle
For those who have been catching up on the news regarding what is going on in the Middle East in the past couple of weeks, it seems that the violence and fighting has reached its peak. Beginning with Israel’s attack on the Gaza strip where Israel troops have launched missiles into Gaza territory, it is made evident by some media sources that a stone was cast. The day the news let out about Israel’s attack, all that could be seen from a non partisan point of view was that the nation had relentlessly unleashed violence and bloodshed upon innocent people. Despite this, there is more to the story; about a few hundred years more. Ever since the diaspora, the Hebrew people have been moved around from country to country and home to home into a forced state of nomadism. After finally settling in the state of Israel, the territorial dispute over the border has posed a great threat and problem for the Israeli and
Palestinian people. To explain this further, it is a dispute and misunderstanding. The killings and violence are of course evident, but the root of this chaos and hysteria is no more than a mere question of where does the border lie. The reason the problem has become so out of control results from our violent nature and warlike instincts. Violence and battle has gone on since the start of the problem, on both sides, and both sides just react to another catalyst. The catalyst that caused Israel to unleash a bombardment of missiles on the Gaza strip results from years of civilian bloodshed by Gaza on Israel, including the final catalyst of the bombing of a bus in Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s major cities. In response to this bus bombing, Israel made a plan of action entitled the “Pillar of Defense” campaign. This involved an air strike on Gaza, doing to Palestine exactly what they did to Israel as a means of defense and to bring about change. In Jewish mysticism, there is a reading about reacting to violence and terror as a duty to evoke change. For if you don’t, the violent force
Letter to the Editor To the Editor, In the Nov. 18 issue of The Hofstra Chronicle, a respectable paper, there was an article by former SGA Senator Gary Duff, entitled, “Five ways to fix SGA.” The editorial provided what I feel is misinformation and needs correction. I would first like to stress that, in my understanding, former President Hyman did not resign for reasons similar to Duff. It was a personal decision, unrelated to SGA. On Reputation: Duff claims that SGA does not have a good reputation and that we should blame the Public Relations Chair. He suggests that SGA should “fire” its public relations chair. As public relations chair, I have created and now reformed
an SGA press release system, planned our first-ever press conference, increased the level of communication with both students and administration and substantially amplified the number of publications that SGA releases. Though there are still admittedly ways in which SGA’s reputation can improve, I have personally implemented a number of programs and policies that have begun that process. A reputation of several years will not change overnight. The current SGA cannot be held responsible for past SGAs’ actions; however, we work to
or person will continue to act in such a way, never learning the lesson to stop. The “Pillar of Defense” campaign is Israel’s way of reacting. In recent news, the talks of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, held in Cairo, have been trying to come up with an ultimatum regarding the Israel-Gaza border as the apex of fighting between the two groups subsided over the past week. The process will be challenging and take time and cooperation to finalize, but without the grand scale battles that were sparked by Israel’s attack on the Gaza strip, the negotiation wouldn’t be so vital to the people of the area. In other words, Israel’s defense attack improve ourselves daily. I invite all students to email Club Relations Chair Cameron Freitag, at SGA_ClubRelations@ pride.hofstra.edu, or myself, at SGA_PublicRelations@pride. hofstra.edu. Either of us would be happy to meet with you and address your concerns. On Fairness: The editorial criticizes SGA for being unfair. It cites one example: to run for president or vice president, one must be a member of SGA. Not a valid point, if SGA exclusively were composed of senators, programmers and cabinet members; SGA delegates, however, are also eligible to run. On Transparency: Duff presents accurate information here. SGA does not record the votes
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not only went underway as a response to the attacks on their city, but helped the people of the area to wake up and realize what needed to be done. The “Pillar of Defense” was the reaction to
the fighting that, however violent, helped the area to realize what needed to be done: a ceasefire. Moreover, a revelation that the fighting needed to finally stop and peace needed to be negotiated.
of senators, except when votes are by roll call. However, we are working on legislation mandating certain votes to be by roll call. This is just a small part of SGA’s plan to increase transparency. On Incentive: Duff here proposes that SGA establish two scholarships for student leaders. Though I admire Duff’s intent, this is an irresponsible use of the Student Activities Fee. Students should not pay money to lower someone else’s tuition. The article also indicates that the SGA President has a budget, but the President’s budget was abolished over a year ago. No single person has exclusive control over any budget in SGA, as we hold dear our system of checks and balances. On Agenda Setting: He does not specify what SGA needs to “fix”; he simply accuses SGA of doing what is “expected” instead of what is “right,” despite his
year-long uninvolvement. SGA is not a perfect organization, but not enough credit is given for the strides forward that it has made. Any questions, comments or concerns may be addressed to myself, or you can stop by our office in Room 207 of the Student Center. Billy Finnegan SGA Public Relations Chair
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Sophomore guard Shaquille Stokes (4) gets mobbed by his teammates after his game winning three-pointer against SDSU.
Shaq Attack Sophomore transfer and Harlem native already feels at home in his first season in the blue and gold By Joe Pantorno Editor-in-Chief
Getting to know Shaquille Stokes, one can ascertain that he has three loves: basketball, New York, and his family. A few weeks into the new season at a new school, the sophomore guard is already feeling right at home in the blue and gold after his transfer from the University of Hawaii. Stokes appeared in 30 games last year at Hawaii, starting 12 of them where he averaged 8.4 ppg and finished second on the team in assists (66) and made threepointers (35). The Harlem native helped endear himself to Hofstra fans in
the Pride’s home opener, knocking down a game winning threepointer against South Dakota State with three seconds left. While the Pride struggled towards the end of games last season, experiencing heartbreak time and time again in the last seconds, Stokes made the first step to exorcise the demons of 2011. “TIme was running down and I see [sophomore guard Taran] Buie and he wanted the ball and I was like nah, it’s in my hands, I’m going to take this shot and it just went in,” said Stokes. “I would love to have the ball in my hands with time running down. There’s a lot of great guys on the team. I
will always feel comfortable with it. Hopefully I’ll just knock it down. “ He followed up his buzzer beater with 26 points two days later against Marshall in a 103100 double overtime thriller. What made the weekend all the more special for Stokes were a few spectators in the crowd. “It’s my mom’s first time watching me live so I was excited that my parents were going to see my live for the first time,” said Stokes. “They couldn’t when I was in Hawaii and I’m just happy that I was able to give them a gift. It was also my dad’s birthday.” While his play most likely insured a happy birthday for dad,
Stokes loves life back home on the east coast. “I feel at home,” said Stokes. “It’s just feels great to have this opportunity. I’d like to thank the coaching staff and the players for all their help.” Stokes has already had made a name for himself in New York. At Lincoln High, a school that has produced such basketball stars like Sebastian Telfair and Stephon Marbury, Stokes led his side to three straight league championships and in his senior year, a No. 21 ranking by USA Today. High school aside, his gamewinning shot is one of his best. “That shot ranks as no. 1.
Home opener, at Hofstra, it’s unbelievable,” said Stokes. “I had a couple of game-winners in high school, actually had a game-winner against [sophomore forward Moussa] Kone, but nothing like this.” While Hofstra fans continue to assimilate to these faces, Stokes is on his way to becoming a fan favorite and might just possibly become the best Stokes to play at Hofstra. He has some competition as Hofstra great Loren Stokes scored 2,177 career points from 2003-07. “Looks like I have to do some research said,” said Stokes with a grin. “But I’ll do my best to help this program out any way I can.”
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Sunday loss to St. Joseph’s in home opener extends losing-streak for women’s basketball By Jake Nussbaum Assistant Sports Editor
The Hofstra Women’s basketball team suffered a disappointing Thanksgiving weekend losing its first home game of the season against Saint Joseph’s University (3-2). The Pride struggled throughout the game to get into an offensive groove, and allowed the Hawks to shoot 45 percent from the three-point line. “Obviously not the outcome we wanted,” said Hofstra head coach Krista Killburn-Steveskey. “I thought we were really prepared and we felt really good… but there are things that we have to get better at.” Hofstra struggled to control the pace of the game, as they turned the ball over a whopping 29 times. The constant turnovers allowed Saint Joseph’s to play a lot of transition ball, which didn’t allow the Pride to settle into their defensive sets. “We had a pretty big film session yesterday, which showed the majority of our turnovers were unforced,” said KillburnSteveskey. “Some of our youth has come into play, and some of the teams we are playing have a real sense of awareness, so we can’t be one dimensional.” The one bright spot for the Pride was senior forward Shante Evans who played a decent game, scoring 19 points and pull-
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Junior forward Anma Onyeuku (40), a spark off the bench, will be competing for playing time this season.
ing down 15 rebounds, but also had nine turnovers and struggled with her shooting. The Pride controlled the boards all night pulling down 46 rebounds as opposed to Saint Joseph’s 30, but their turnovers continued to bedevil them. “I think [Evans] was mad at herself, because she could have easily had 35 points in that game,” said Killburn-Steveskey. “We got her 16 touches, and she usually has a higher percentage shooting when she gets the ball that much, but her timing isn’t there yet.” The Pride’s main issue during the game was its three-point shooting, as the team struggled to find open looks and only shot 23 percent from distance overall. In the first half, the pride shot only 18 percent, but KillburnSteveskey was adamant about the team being patient and putting in the work to get better. “We have to expect the unexpected all the time. It’s going to take a little bit of time, and in the society we live in you want to win now, but we have learned the hard way here,” said KillburnSteveskey. “We are going to be battle tested and make the next step. We have to take things one step at a time.”
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Senior forward Shante Evans doing what she does best: reeling in the boards and cleaning up the mess.
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If it’s Hofstra Athletics, it’s in The Hofstra Chronicle. Roll Pride. www.thehofstrachronicle.com Still searching for first team win, wrestling drops three in busy weekend By Sean Williams STAFF WRITER
The Thanksgiving weekend probably did not feel like much of a vacation for the Hofstra wrestling team, as the Pride failed to win a single match at the Northeast Duals. “We didn’t wrestle very well, to put it bluntly,” coach Rob Anspach said. “There were a couple of guys we usually count on for wins and they didn’t perform to the best of their ability, and when you do that and you’re wrestling good teams, you don’t win many matches.” The team floundered against stiff competition, facing No. 10 Oklahoma; No. 11 Central Michigan; No. 23 Purdue; and Bloomsburg, who has received votes for the top 25. Hofstra now stands at 0-6 on the year, and while the Pride has faced plenty of worthy opponents, they were certainly hoping to land some victories at this point. Anspach did not use the difficulty of scheduling as an
excuse, citing the high expectations of Hofstra’s program, as well as the hope that these early tough matches serve as learning experiences. Senior Paul Snyder stood out with a 3-1 record at the event, posting the best finish of any Pride wrestler, and Steve Bonnano and Luke Vaith followed with 2-2 marks. Coach Anspach praised Snyder, saying that he “was one of the few guys who went out there and wrestled well…He’s doing the things he needs to do to become a force on the national scene.” Matt Spataro and Jermaine John were the only other Hofstra wrestlers to record a win, with both ending at 1-3. The Pride jumped out to a quick start on Bloomsburg, with Bonnano and Vaith winning two of the first three matches for Hofstra. But the Pride then continued to lose six of the next seven matches, with John being the lone bright spot. The Oklahoma Sooners gave
the Pride plenty of trouble, as Bonnano and Snyder would prove to be the only Hofstra wrestlers to walk away with victories. Central Michigan proved to be more of the same for the Pride, as Hofstra could not keep the momentum going after a 6-6 start through the first four matches. Finally, the Pride would win only two matches against Purdue, with one through a forfeit against Snyder, to conclude the day. Thouugh Hofstra stuggled, coach Anspach has no intention of living in the past. “We have two choices now,” said Anspach. “We can either sit around and beat ourselves up over it and dwell on it, or we can move forward.”
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Senior Paul Snyder had the best weekend for Hofstra despite the Pride dropping three more matches.
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Volleyball surprises two-time reigning CAA champion Delaware, visits No. 9 Florida State in NCAA’s By Angelo Brussich SPORTS EDITOR
They were underdogs coming into the CAA tournament, not expected to make it past the second round. But the Hofstra Pride volleyball team defeated the two-time CAA defending champion, Delaware Blue Hens 3-2 at the Towson Center Arena in the championship match. The CAA crown is the first for the Pride since 2006, and gives Hofstra a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament.This is also the Prides sixth straight match victory. “I still don’t believe it quite yet,” said Hofstra head coach Kristina Hernandez. “I think our goal every year is to win a championship, I don’t know if anybody really expected us to do this so I’m really proud of my team for just sticking it out and really just continuing to believe in what we were doing every day.” Hofstra (21-13) this year has become proficient in five-set matches, and this championship match would be no different as the Pride won the crucial fourth set on the brink of elimination to
set up the fifth and final game against Delaware (16-14). The final set would turn out to be a battle as neither team was able to get more than a two point lead. Tied at 10-10, sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills would tally three staright kills for the Pride to give Hofstra a lead it would not relinquish. Wills lead the Pride with 18 kills and was named CAA Championship Most Outstanding Player for the tournament. “Kelsie’s done a great job all tournament,” said Hernandez. “They really put some pressure on her in the block and we just asked her to do more, she did a good job and was able to stay in her game after she got a little frustrated in the second and third set.” At the beginning of the match the Blue Hens took an early lead and played a strong first set, pulling away in the middle of the set en route to a 25-18 victory. But the resilient Pride would answer right back with a strong set of its own, never trailing in the set, and coming away with a 25-16 victory.
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Sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills won the CAA Tournament’s most outstanding player award. Hofstra senior setter Catalina Charry racked up 10 kills, 29 assists and 14 digs for a triple double and was awarded all CAA-Championship Team honors
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Off to the NCAA’s! Volleyball displays its CAA Championship trophy after its upset victory over Delaware.
along with Wills and senior libero Kylee Maneja. “Cat’s definitely our emotional leader, she leads us and she’s got a lot of energy,” said Hernandez. “She made some great digs there at the end and her just being able to put balls up for us is really important but she also took some big swings for us that really kept us in the match during that first set.” The third set started off close, but Delaware rode a dominant 13-3 run to run its lead to 16-6 and ended the set in dominant fashion taking down the Pride 25-12. With its back against the wall the Pride scratched out a victory in a hottly contested set through the middle portion of the game. After the Blue Hens took the lead 21-19, Hofstra regained the momentum and finished the set on a 6-2 run, winning the game to set up the deciding fifth set. Hofstra is now 6-3 in five set matches on the year. “It speaks true to their character and what they’ve been trying to work on all year and just making sure that they stay resilient and bounce back and really deal with pressure,” said
Hernandez. “That’s been something that we’ve really tried to work on this year…and they’ve done a great job of responding and really picking it up.” This is Hofstra’s 16th conference championship in program history, but only its second CAA title. Hofstra will move on to face the Florida State Seminoles Friday in Tallahassee, Florida at the Tully Gymnasium. This is the third time in both team’s history that they have met, with the Pride never defeating the Seminoles. Florida State won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with a strong 27-3 record, and comes into the tournament ranked no. 9 in the country. “It’s a first time for me in my career,” said Hernandez on playing in the NCAA tournament. “And we get to keep playing, and that’s always a great thing.”
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Senior forward Shante Evans broke the Hofstra all-time rebounds record.
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Buie breaks out with 22 points, can’t push Hofstra past Manhattan By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Sophomore guard Taran Buie (2) is starting to heat up in the first half of this season.
Playing on the road has become a problem for the Hofstra men’s basketball team. All three of its losses this year have been away from the Mack as the Pride has only won one of its last 16 road games. While Hofstra was away on Thanksgiving eve, the warm, happy spirits did not follow the Pride to the Bronx as Manhattan College snapped Hofstra’s threegame winning streak in a 67-56 loss. “We were very good at home this weekend where we were comfortable,” said Cassara. “We’re not comfortable, not quite tough enough mentally to win on the road and it’s certainly going to be a big challenge for this group.” Sophomore guard Taran Buie led Hofstra with 22 points while freshman forward Jimmy Hall continued his nice start to his college career with his third
double-double in six games with 12 points and 10 rebounds. “They’ve done some really good things for us,” said Cassara. “But we have to find a way to get tougher on the road.” Starting the game in a 15-2 hole, Hofstra rode the hot hand of sophomore guard Taran Buie to get back into the game, ending the half on a 26-14 run to cut its deficit to 29-28. “They just came out and jumped us early,” said Cassara. “I thought we clawed our way back into the game but we just weren’t able to finish.” Manhattan found its groove in the second half behind guard George Beamon who had been ruled questionable for the game dealing with an injury. There looked to be nothing hindering the senior as he scored 29 points on the night, 11 straight in the second half. “Getting Beamon back was certainly a shot in the arm for them,” said Cassara. “We were a step
slow defensively on him tonight.” Buie and Hall did not receive much help offensively as the next leading scorer provided just six points. While the road struggles continue, the Penn State transfer Buie is adjusting to his new role at Hofstra well, shaking off any rust that might have formed after sitting out for a season and showing that he is a big time talent. “I’m feeling more and more comfortable as it goes along,” said Buie. “I’m just trying to find ways to be aggressive, wherever the team needs me.” At times Hofstra was outhustled as a Manhattan team that had lost its first two games to Louisville and Harvard looked hungry. “I have to give them all the credit,” said Cassara. “They played two really tough games on the road to start the season and they were much more aggressive.”
Men’s basketball struggles away from Hofstra’s home-cooking By Angelo Brussich SPORTS EDITOR
The Hofstra Pride men’s basketball team showed its youth in a tough loss against the George Washington University Colonials 80-56 at the Charles E. Smith Center. The Pride continued to struggle on the road, losing its fourth straight game away from home. Hofstra has not won a game away from the Mack Center, with its three wins coming in a row at the Mack Center. “It’s tough to go on the road,” said Hofstra head coach Mo Cassara. “We’ve played some very good teams on the road as well and haven’t had a lot of success so we’re going to have to figure out a way to battle that and keep games closer and play better and that’s going to be a big challenge for us throughout the year.” Although a tough loss, the Pride did have a few bright spots with freshman forward Jimmy Hall adding 13 points and eight rebounds, two boards shy of his fourth double-double of the season.
First year sopohomore guard Taran Buie also starred and is solidifying himself as a serious scoring option leading the Pride with 15 points. It was the first meeting between the Pride (3-4) and the Colonials (2-2) since 1982. Early on in the game, both teams were held in a tight contest with the Colonials leading 12-11. But a near six minute scoring drought by the Pride lead to a 15-1 run for George Washington, pushing the lead for the Colonials to 18 points. That lead would last to the end of the half with Hofstra mustering just one basket and the Colonials went into the half leading by 16 points, 38-22. “We missed a couple layups and a couple dunks around the basket in the first half where if those go in it’s a tighter game and it sets our defense,” said Cassara. “We have a young team and a young group that we’ve got to learn how to handle adversity and how to fight back when it’s not going well and clearly we haven’t done that yet on the road.”
The second half did not prove much better for the Pride, as it was not able to get itself closer than 15 points to George Washington’s lead. Hall opened the scoring for the Pride with a well-earned three point play, cutting the lead to 40-25, but the Colonials scored the next five points to push the lead to 20. Hofstra was never able to fully crawl back and stop the bleeding, losing its third of its four loses by 20 or more points. “I thought they were the more aggressive team tonight,” said Cassara. “Our defense, we were a step slow all night tonight, we tried to do a few different things that we clearly didn’t do very well…we’ve got a lot of work to do as far as really upping our defensive intensity, we were great last weekend we weren’t very good this week.” Hofstra will look to continue to defend home court as well as end its current two game losing streak when it faces off against Southern Methodist University at 4:00pm Saturday at the Mack Center.
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Freshman forward Jimmy Hall recorded three double-doubles in the Pride’s first six games this year.
Chairwoman of the boards Shante Evans breaks all-time Hofstra rebounding record