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Tuesday March 24, 2015
KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935
One hundred percent match rate for first med. school Students placed into residency programs across the country By Michael Ortiz Staff writer
A nervous group of medical students eagerly waited on Friday to find out where they will be spending the next several year in their journey to becoming doctors. The future doctors spent Friday morning in anticipation, awaiting the envelopes that would tell them with which institution they were “matched” and thus, where they would be doing their residency. And this year, the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine’s inaugural class had an impressive 100 percent match rate, meaning that all 29 senior medical students were matched with a hospital’s residency program. Match day is carried out each year on the third Friday of March by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), also called The Match. This national program was created in 1952 to help medical students with residency programs. The senior medical students make a list of their top choices of institutions to pursue the program, and the institutions make a list of their top choices of students to welcome into their programs. Not every student is matched, and each year the match gets increasingly competitive. The dean of the medical school, Dr. Lawrence G. Smith, explained just how competitive the process really is. “From the day that [the inaugural class] started medical school, until today, there are 2,600 more U.S. students in the match than when they arrived, and not a single new residency spot,” said Dr. Smith. However, if a student is matched, the student is contractually obligated to carry out
Photo courtesy of University Relations Hofstra School of Medicine graduates pin the locations of where they’ll be carrying out their residency. One hundred percent of the inaugural class of the school were matched with residency programs.
their residency with that institution and, likewise, the institution is obligated to accept the student into their program. “There’s no second chance, there’s no waitlist, you open that envelope and you’re committed to work there for the rest of your residency,” said Dr. Smith. Shrieks of excitement and tears of joy could be seen and heard while these students opened their envelopes. Some got matched with their first choice, others were matched with a program that was
farther down their list, but all were excited to continue their journeys. “It’s a little bit nerve-racking, I just tried to play it cool as best I could but obviously when you open up a piece of paper that tells you where you’re going to be for five years, it’s kind of a big deal,” said Daniel Ohngemach, a 26-year-old student who will be continuing his journey at North Shore-LIJ for radiology. Ralph Scelfo, father of soonto-be graduate Christina Scelfo, was proud of his daughter’s
achievements. “This is the most exciting day in our lives. The school has been great, everything that she strived for came to fruition, and it’s just a great day,” said Scelfo. Christina will be attending Sloan Kettering for her first year in general medicine, and Boston University Medical Center for ophthalmology. Altogether, the School of Medicine’s inaugural class confirmed the potential for Hofstra’s medical program to be
among the best in the nation. Eleven students matched to NSLIJ teaching hospitals, and other institutions for residency placement include: Yale-New Haven Hospital, Duke University Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, NYP Hospital-Columbia & Cornell, Jefferson Medical College/DuPont Children’s (PA), Memorial Sloan Kettering, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Boston University Medical Center, University of Southern California and Mount Sinai.
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Adopt-A-Dream raises over $3000 for charity Event hosted in memory of Dean Peter Libman By Amanda Valentovic
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Hofstra’s Adopt a Dream hosted a silent auction fundraiser on March 21, in which 10 percent of the proceeds went to Lustgarten’s pancreatic cancer research in memory of Peter Libman. The former dean of students passed away from the disease this past September. The event titled “Bidding for Hope” raised over $3,000 for cancer research and children with diseases and disabilities. There were 120 guests at the event, exceeding the expectations of the organizers. “He literally helped Adopt a Dream get off the ground,” Adopt a Dream president Alex Engelson said about Libman. Since it started in 2011, Adopt a Dream has raised money for many events, including birthday parties and field trips to Nets games for children who otherwise would not have the chance. At the silent auction, attendees had the chance to browse through
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Photo courtesy of Lauren Asselta Allyson Schwartzman, Lauren Asselta, Emily Lauren, Meg Silver, Jaclyn Weil and Rachel Sherman posed with props as a part of the festivities of the March 21 event. Bidding for Hope raised over $3000 in total, which will go toward cancer research and children with diseases and disabilities.
the tables of prize baskets and write down their bid. “We wanted to do something original that
Photo courtesy of Lauren Asselta Attendees wrote dreams on feathers and attached them to a dreamcatcher, in hopes they’ll come true.
hasn’t been done as often,” said Kristin Mancuso, the communications director of Adopt a Dream. Each basket had a starting value and the person to bid the most won the basket. Baskets contained board games, baking supplies, jewelry and necessities for a day at the beach, among other things. A live auction was held as well, with prizes including a signed Taylor Swift poster, New York Yankees and Knicks tickets, and a backstage tour of the Broadway show, “The Phantom of the Opera.” The planning for Bidding for Hope started well before it happened. “We booked the room a year in advance,” said Lauren Scupp, the event’s SGA representative. “And then we reached out to family and friends to get donations.” Local businesses like Napolini’s and Burger-fi also
donated, as well as members of the Hofstra community like the bookstore and Hofstra Concerts. The auction was not the only thing guests could do at the event. There was also a photo booth with costume pieces and props to have fun with. Club members encouraged attendees to write their dreams on a feather and fasten it to a large dreamcatcher, keeping up with the theme of making others’ dreams come true. The evening, already for a great cause, became more personal for many with the proceeds going to Lustgarten’s Research. “He was a big asset to this club with promotion,” said Mancuso about Libman. “It’s really about putting smiles on others’ faces,” Engelson said. “An event like this where we can bring people together is really great.”
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Students, faculty arrested for charity event By Nico Machlitt Staff writer
It’s not every day that you see students and professors locked behind bars while Hempstead Police walk throughout the Student Center. This is all part of Jail and Bail, Hofstra’s annual fundraiser for Special Olympics. Hofstra Goes For Gold, the Office of Student Leadership and Activities (OSLA), Pride Pals, Student Government Association (SGA) and Services for Students with Disabilities host this event in collaboration with each other. Jenny Rowe, a senior public relations major, and Edan Stanley, senior journalism major, co-founded the event four years ago when they were freshman. They were inspired by similar fundraising events at other universities. Rowe herself has been involved with the Special Olympics for many years, which inspired her to
start Hofstra Goes For Gold, she said, “I came to Hofstra and hit the ground running and started the club immediately.” Due to her involvement with the Special Olympics, the club is close to her heart. “I’ve always been involved with Special Olympics at home; I’m from Connecticut,” said Rowe. “I’ve been involved there for eight years, and Hofstra had nothing like that on campus. So I said I wanted to start a Special Olympics club on campus.” “On the day of [Jail and Bail], Public Safety will go arrest your roommate or your friend or whomever you have on the warrant,” said Rowe. “It’s all completely voluntary and then they will put them in jail. A judge will set a bail for them and usually for students it’s a little bit less, but faculty member Photo courtesy of Edan Stanley
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The annual Jail and Bail event took place in the Student Center on Friday. Students and faculty were “jailed” and others had to bail them out. The money raised goes toward the Special Olympics.
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CTRs to be made more accessible for students By Lauren del Valle NEWS EDITOR
Another registration period has passed. Waiting for 10:00 p.m. to strike on their assigned Sunday evening, students scrambled to advisement appointments, listened to peer hearsay and put faith in RateMyProfessor.com in an effort to devise the perfect fall 2015 schedule. The Provost’s Office is collaborating with the Information Technology (IT) Department to offer students access to all Course Teacher Ratings (CTR) via a user-friendly interface within the My Hofstra portal. The new application will “fill in the blanks,” according to Terri Shapiro, associate provost for Accreditation and Outcomes Assessment. Students anonymously complete evaluations of their course experiences through CTR’s at the end of each semester. Most students, however, don’t know where their evaluations go beyond their submission through the mail slot of an office door on the fourth floor of Axinn library. CTR reports for fall and spring courses from 2004 through 2012
are currently housed on the My Hofstra portal in dense PDF files divided by year that each exceed 2000 pages. There is no table of contents nor search function. Each course report shows the question and the percentage of what answer each student responded on the scale one through five. The portion of the CTR offered for additional openresponse commentary is not included. Shapiro took over the project as Liora Schmelkin stepped down from the Provost’s Office in September and has conducted meetings with the IT Department to plan the initiative. “According to IT, I don’t think they’ll have anything ready until the fall. But if anyone wants to request some information they can call me or my office and we’ll be happy to extract from our files whatever any student or faculty needs. We’ll work with you in any
way we can.” Brian Ferris, the web and mobile development manager, confirmed that the IT department will build the project over the summer to ensure its preparedness for the spring 2015 registration period in October. The interface will be available to students via mobile application as well, according to
Currently, students turn to RateMyProfessor.com, a forum students from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom rate and discuss the quality of courses, professors and college campuses. While a renowned resource among college students, the forum is anonymous and open for anyone to edit, and thus, potentially susceptible to error and tomfoolery. “I think it’s great for Hofstra to post it on the portal because it is exclusively made by and for Hofstra,” said senior mass media studies major Ari Richman. “Unfortunately, I only had knowledge of RateMyProfessor.com as a resource, but being able to see the results of a CTR that almost every student completed would have made a difference in the teachers or classes I’ve chosen.” Though in his final year, Richman did not learn of the resource until this semester
“If I would’ve read the reviews that other students gave one of my professors that I have this semester, I probably would not be in his class right now.” Ferris. The project requires no additional funding. With outdated information in PDF files that students are largely unaware of and fall 2015 registration having now passed, it’s a wonder why this project was not completed sooner. “It’s building a new system, [it] takes some times and we had some changes in personnel,” said Shapiro.
upon receiving Honors College Dean Warren Frisina’s email plug. Frisina sent a mass email to Honors College students encouraging them to login to their portal and scour the PDF. “As good as this information is, it’s not perfect. The ‘interface’ is not pretty, and there are no fancy interactive graphics. Still, it’s valid information. Share this with your friends. Too few students know about this amazing resource,” said Frisina in the email. Guidance when choosing courses can particularly aid freshmen, most of whom registered on their own for the first time this past Sunday. Among other freshmen, Matthew Matuza, a freshman biomedical engineering major wish he knew. “I use RateMyProfessor.com. I see who are the highest rated professors and I try to fit one of their classes into my schedule, said Matuza. “It’s definitely a problem that students don’t know about this. If I would’ve read the reviews that other students gave one of my professors that I have this semester, I probably would not be in his class right now.”
Annual Jail and Bail benefits Special Olympics Continued from A3 can also get arrested. “ Maureen Houck, the director of the Health and Wellness Center was a judge for Jail and Bail, and was one of the many faculty members there supporting the event. “It’s a great cause for Special Olympics, it’s a great way to make money and it’s a great way to have fun,” said Houck. “It certainly brings administrators and students together in a great way.” Every March, the fundraiser helps spread the word about Special Olympics and their athletes. “We always have it in March because that is when Special Olympics has ‘Spread The Word To End The Word,’ to stop the use of the R-word,” said Rowe. Freshman Spanish major Samantha Jean-Louis volunteered at the Spread The Word To End The Word table, encour-
aging students to pledge, saying that they will no longer say the “R-word.” She added, “I am part of Pride Pals and I am all about helping people with special needs because just like anybody else, they are people. They may have a disability but they should be treated just like everybody else,” said Jean-Louis. The event was so successful that warrants were still being sold up until the last minute. The day of Jean-Louis said, “Even now we’re still selling warrants and we’re going to have to close it off soon because Public Safety can only arrest so many people.” Sophomore speech pathology and audiology major Alex Homsany was one of the students in jail asking for donations. “My [sorority] sisters put me in here,” said Homsany. “We like to give
back and this is a very clever way of doing it, and now I’m in here for a while.” Jarryn Mercer assistant director of OSLA participated in her first Jail and Bail this year. “I think every year we’re kind of surprised by the amount of support that
Yidra crediting the success of the event to students like Rowe. The other two successes of the event are human interaction and the fun atmosphere of the event. “Special Olympics is always here and our students here at Hofstra, even if they haven’t seen the event before, when they come through here and see the people from Special Olympics that are here they love it,” said Yindra. “The other thing is that the concept itself is so much fun. Because of the popularity of the event, we get to use the Student Center atrium, and you couldn’t have a better place than that.” High school student and Special Olympics athlete Daniel Fletcher has a personal connection to the Jail and Bail event. He is an
“We like to give back and this is a very clever way of doing it, and now I’m in here for a while.” we get from both students and administrators on campus,” said Mercer. “I’ve been here for only a year now, so this is my first Jail and Bail on campus and it’s been pretty exciting to see what the event is about.” Director of Services for Student with Disabilities Julie Yindra spoke about the growth of the fundraiser. “They students run it all,” said
athlete with Special Olympics and at Jail and Bail he runs the table helping people to buy warrants. Fletcher spoke about the importance of the fundraising for Special Olympics. “We use the money to buy equipment, to travel, to driving up there,” said Fletcher. “The event is about having fun and supporting Special Olympics.” As Rowe looks out across the Student Center she sees smiling faces, students laughing and students buying warrants. As the gavel of the judge bangs on the table, another student is thrown in jail and on the other side of the room the Special Olympic athletes are having their photos taken with students. “Oh yeah, I definitely see this growing in the future,” said Rowe “We’ve been training people.”
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SGA Appropriations allocated $4,071.04 of the $72,253.80 requested.
I. Physician Assistant Club requested $325.00 and received $242.50
II. Masquerade Musical Theatre Co. requested $3,158.16 and received
$1,522.93
III. Nexus Yearbook requested $44,499.00 and received $0
IV. Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship requested $2,902.44 and received
$1,505.61 V. Rock Climbing Club requested $21,369.20 and received $800.00
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The African Student Association returned after being denied SGA recognition earlier in the semester and was awarded recognition.
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For the first time since 2011, there will be presidential debates for SGA because there are opposing tickets for the upcoming elections. Currently, the candidates for president and vice president are Alyson Guarino and Damian Gallagher respectively, and Nicole Olson and Whitney Shepherd respectively.
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The School of Engineering and Applied Science is looking into adding an Aeronautical Engineering concentration, however it would not take effect until the 2017-2018 school year.
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SGA will host the first ever Club Olympics this weekend.
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Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Victoria Espinoza On March 16 a student stated that while she was away, her Xbox and TV were damaged. She suspects her roommates, who she has been having problems with. Nassau County Police were notified and an investigation is being conducted. An RD reported that during a safety inspection in Constitution Hall on March 16, a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was discovered. PS responded and the marijuana and drug paraphernalia was confiscated. The resident will be giving a summons. A Hofstra student reported on March 17 that she was being harassed on Yik Yak, and that someone had knocked on her door and yelled derogatory terms then fled. Nassau Country Police was notified. Crisis counseling was declined. RSR in Stuyvesant Hall reported to PS on March 17 that a student failed to show their ID when they entered the building.
When they were approached by RSR, the student became confrontational. PS responded and the student was issued a summons. On March 17, an odor of marijuana was reported in Alliance Hall. PS responded and knocked on the door of the supposed room. No one answered so PS keyed into the room, and found the room occupied with a student and two guests. When questioned ,everyone admitted to smoking marijuana but non was recovered. The student was given a summons and the two non students were banned from campus. A PS officer assigned to the main entrance of Hofstra observed a Chevrolet drive through the entrance without swiping in on March 18. PS responded and searched for the vehicle, which was found by Enterprise Hall. The two individuals appeared to be intoxicated. Nassau Police was called, the driver was arrested for a DWI, and the passenger and the driver was banned from campus.
An RA in the Netherlands reported an odor of weed coming from a room on March 19. PS responded and keyed into the room. Four students were found inside the room, along with a heavy odor of marijuana. PS also found a pipe, glass bong, a plastic bag with marijuana residue and two vaporizers. All items were confiscated and all students were given summonses. On March 19, PS noticed a male student walking a dog on North campus near Nassau/ Suffolk Hall. PS asked for the male’s ID, and the male became berated with the officer. The officer called for his supervisor and the individual was identified as a student and given a summons for verbal harassment. Fire alarm activation happened on March 19 in Vanderpool Hall. While PS was conducting room searches, they found a student still inside his room and issued him a summons. A Hofstra staff member work-
ing at Sbarros reported that his jacket was taken from the back of a chair in Sbarros on March 20. The jacket was valued at $80. A search proved negative. An RA notified PS on March 20 that an odor of marijuana was discovered in Bill of Rights. PS responded and observed the odor of marijuana both inside and outside the room. Inside the room was the resident and two commuter students. No marijuana was recovered. All three students were given summonses. On March 20, a male on the second floor of CV Starr was reported acting in a strange manner. PS responded and identified the male as a non-student. The male stated that he was homeless and was escorted off campus and banned. A student on March 20 reported that a framed photograph hanging in a gallery on the first floor of Calkins Hall was removed by a unknown person. Police assistance was declined.
An RA reported to PS that while on rounds they saw an individual carrying an open bottle of rum into a room in the Netherlands on March 20. When PS entered the room they found additional bottles of alcohol as well as a bong. PS confiscated everything and all students were given summonses. On March 22, PS confronted a suspicious male in the law school. The male appeared to be intoxicated and once identified as a non-student was banned from campus.
Key PS- Public Safety RA- Resident Assistant RD- Resident Director RSR- Resident Safety Representative
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Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In the Netherlands: Girl 1: Where are you roomming next year? Girl 2: I want to room in the Netherlands again. It’s literally the only good place. Girl 1: Well, you can’t live here as a sophomore... Girl 2: Are you serious?
In the Library: Guy: I’m not an admitted student, I’m a f****** senior at Hofstra University!
In Suffolk: Guy: Why can’t guy crop tops be trendy?
In Bill of Rights: Girl: I just couldn’t remember how to spell my name. It was one of those days.
In Breslin Hall: Guy: I love my dog. I love my dog more than my family. Did I just say that? In Roosevelt Hall: Girl: The only thing more important than my life is coffee. In the Student Center: Girl: I feel like a Cheetah Girl today.
On the Unispan: Guy: I’m not going to lie, I’d choose Tom Brady over Giselle any day.
Breslin: Girl: Nothing gets me more anxious than trying to find a seat in Au Bon Pain. In the Student Center: Guy: I hate when Drake comes on the radio. I go from feeling hype to apologizing to my ex for s*** I didn’t even do.
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Dorm Room Dish: Low-carb breakfast on the go By Gizem Yetim SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Are you hungry? Because I know I am all the time! As college students, we don’t really have enough time opportunity to sit down and eat a healthy, proper meal any time of the day. But rather than trying to pick up a non-healthy breakfast bar from your coffee shop every morning, make yourself a healthy low-carb eggs and peppers tortilla wrap instead. It only takes a short amount of time and helps you stay full throughout the day! This healthy morning recipe is fun and very delicious. It is also low-carb and low-fat for those who want to stay in shape and stay healthy even with a busy schedule. Directions: First, dice the pepper into small, less-than-bite-sized
pieces. Heat a frying pan to a medium heat and begin frying the peppers. Crack the eggs into a bowl for beating; adding a splash of milk will result in fluffier eggs. Use a fork and beat until thoroughly mixed. By now, the peppers should be
the frying pan. Now, spread the sour cream across one side of the tortilla. Make sure the edges of the tortilla is covered – the sour cream is the paste that holds the wrap together. Spoon the egg/pepper mixture into the tortilla. Spread evenly across the entire tortilla. Finally, roll up your wrap. Go slowly and make sure the ingredients are wrapped, and not just pushed forward. Slightly lift up on the tortilla as you wrap it and this shouldn’t be a problem. There you have it – a remarkably quick and easy way to have a well-balanced meal and stay full throughout the day. Enjoy! P.S. Don’t forget your juice.
“Make sure the edges of the tortilla is covered - the sour cream is the paste that holds the wrap together.” fairly well cooked. Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Using a spatula, separate the giant egg-pepper mass and move the ingredients around to ensure adequate cooking. Once cooked, remove the mixture from the pan and place on a plate or in a bowl. Heat the tortilla momentarily in
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This wrap is a filling breakfast option for those busy mornings.
Ingredients: - 1 Low-Carb Tortilla - 1 Teaspoon of Milk (optional) - 2 Eggs - 1/3 Bell Pepper (any color) - 1 Tbsp. Fat Free Sour Cream
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PRSSA , Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Phi team up for ‘Dress for Success’ event By Jenna Grasso STAFF WRITER
Internships, required by most of the schools at Hofstra, help bring students to a higher level when applying for jobs. They also give students an idea of what a career in their field will entail. Dress for Success is an event to be held by the PRSSA, Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Phi on Wednesday, April 1st during common hour in Breslin, room 209. It will teach Hofstra students how to succeed in an internship and make good impressions on employers and internship advisors. At the event, students will learn how to dress appropriately for a multitude of occasions. Attendees
will learn how to dress for business environments, including business professional, business casual, cocktail and black-tie events. “Students should always dress professionally for an internship unless they are told otherwise by a supervisor,” said Hillary Alexandre, Hofstra PRRSA’s vice
for the office. More importantly, ask yourself, “If I met the CEO of this company would my outfit make me look bad?” Here are some tips to help you make sure your dress is in check. First, check the weather to dress accordingly. Carry a Tide-to-Go stick and a small deodorant. Finally, always iron your clothes for the day. There are some items you will always need to avoid in the office. Do not wear flip-flops regardless of how casual the office. Do not wear excessive perfume or cologne. And, do not wear clothing with profane words or controversial sayings. This event is held to give
“Appropriate dress includes dressing in suitable color palettes for the office.” president of external affairs. One of the most important aspects of an internship interview is dressing professionally and appropriately. Appropriate dress includes dressing in suitable color palettes
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PRSSA members plan meetings or events every other Wednesday. students a solid knowledge of dressing for the work place. After the event, you won’t question
yourself when making clothing decisions for the rest of your internship.
Fashion Fix: Must-have trends for Spring By Jasmine Spaulding SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
As the days have finally begun to get longer and the sunshine has started to peek through the snowy haze, flowy fabrics, striking patterns and metallic footwear have begun to appear on runways and sales floors. Although the first day of spring turned out to be a tease because of the weather, it doesn’t hurt to get a sneak peek at what’s popular on the catwalk and on the street. From your favorite denim to flattering one-shoulder cuts, it’s time to thaw out, get to the mall and start filling your wardrobe with the essential looks for the upcoming season. 1.Yellow Yellow seems to be the color of choice for spring. Before you deride it and say “not for me,” hear me out. Mellow yellows come in a lot of different hues, from canary, to mustard and marigold - there is a shade of yellow for everyone. Wearing a yellow dress or shirt makes your outfit look effortlessly vibrant. 2. Roomy Denim The ‘90s are making a big
comeback, arguably from the influence of the late, great R&B singer, Aaliyah. Jeans are a given for any season, but this spring is about cropped, baggy cuts. Keep your tops slim to create a cool contrast. 3. Gingham As the saying goes, “Life’s a picnic.” Classy, chic and fun all in one, this ‘50s inspired pattern gives a defined, preppy and ladylike feel to your wardrobe. You can bring it into the modern day with sleek silhouettes, darker color choices or matching separates, such as a suit. 4. Black and White Black and white is everywhere. This season’s take on this classic combination is interesting because of the various textures, patterns and silhouettes. 5. Kimono-Style Trench Coats Feeling a little Inspector Gadget lately? Well, designers are putting a feminine touch on the trench coat, and if you’re a fan of kimonos you’ll love this combo for spring. These lightweight trench coats can be worn in the office, for a girls’ day out or a night out on the town. These are my favorite choice
because they’re a comfortable, stylish mix between a robe, a proper coat and a kimono. 6. All White Everything This simple yet distinctive trend is all about how you wear it. New styling tricks include mixing textures, layering multiple pieces and teaming various shades. As rapper Dej Loaf declares, “Rock that all white when I’m feeling godly.” 7. Military Chic Attention! Welcome to the Army, ladies. This spring has everyone feeling like cadets with olive shades and uniform-inspired pieces. Military details such as utilitarian pockets, camouflage and desert khakis have been marching down the runways. 8. One-Shoulder Cuts Your shoulders might be the most appealing part of your body, which is great because it borders on raunchy but it’s elegant at the same time. Show off your shoulders in these tops and dresses that are perfect for date night. 9. Culottes In case you don’t know, culottes are a style of pant that first originated during the French
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Gingham style is the new vintage style trending this spring. Revolution as the uniform of the upper class. They are slightly longer than knee-length pants that used to be tight around the knees. Today, they’re larger around the knees, giving you the look and feel of a skirt. We are reviving this historical trend by pairing them with blazers, tailored button-downs and high heels. 10. Comfortable Footwear Thank the fashion gods;
comfortable shoes are here to stay! Designers have definitely catered to commuter-chic for this spring. Shoes are more diverse and even more versatile, colorful and exceptional than they’ve ever been before. From metallic sneakers and slides, gladiator shoes, to cut-out flats, there’s a shoe that’s comfy and edgy for everyone.
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Man on the Unispan What’s Your Favorite Place on Campus and Why? By Brianna Ciniglio STAFF WRITER
“Dempster Hall, which is now Lawrence Herbert, because I’m a film major and all my friends are there. I have good memories of working on film shoots there.” Brian Stieglitz, Junior
“The back room in Bits because no one knows it’s there and it’s warm and quiet.” Darby Maxwell, Sophomore
“The Bird Sanctuary because it’s peaceful.” Jacinda Wazhwani, Freshman
“The top floor of the library because it’s quiet and there’s a beautiful view.” Forrest Gitlin, Sophomore
“The gazebo by the Mack Sports Complex.” Jazmine Kohl, Freshman
“The gazebo outside the Student Center.” Chris Gabrieli, Sophomore
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Hofstra alumni featured on ABC show, “Shark Tank” By Amanda Valentovic STAFF WRITER
Viewers who tuned into the March 13th episode of the ABC show “Shark Tank” saw three entrepreneurs introduce their product, AquaVault, a waterproof safe that can be attached to lounge and beach chairs to keep valuables secure. The inventors of the safe are Avin Samtani, Rob Peck and Jonathan Kinas, all 2005 Hofstra graduates. They were inspired to create a product that would keep cell phones and wallets in, and water and thieves out when their friends and business partner’s valuables were stolen from their chairs at a pool in a Miami hotel. “We live in a day and age where people like to have their belongings near them,” said Samtani. AquaVault users are able to set their own code to open it and can then attach it to almost anything – a lounge chair, a bicycle, even a baby stroller. It eliminates the problem of having to leave someone behind to watch personal belongings while everyone else can enjoy time spent by the water. Samtani, Peck and Kinas all have different career backgrounds, so when they came up with the idea for the AquaVault they taught themselves design software and how to make their own prototypes. To grow the business, the three decided to move to Miami. “It has a lot of property, and we thought it would be a great place to start,” Kinas said. “South Beach has a global market, and is in the top three in terms of global market.”
They were successful in Florida, where the trio sold AquaVaults to hotels and water parks in the area. “Since, the move we’ve been lucky to sell enough units to partner up with companies, so it’s paid off a lot,” said Peck. To get to that point, the business partners advertised as much as they could. “We initially started with endless searches online with different editors to get as much free press as possible, and we were really crazy with sending emails and phone calls,” said Samtani. They also simply walked into hotels everywhere from Miami to the Jersey shore to Long Beach and asked if they would be interested in buying AquaVaults to rent out to guests. “People appreciate our tenacity,” said Kinas. “We’ve seen a lot of positive feedback going that route.” Trade shows were also a big help to Samtani, Peck and Kinas as they started to grow their business. Trade shows let businesses in a specific industry show products off and discover what new products are available. “The first one we went to was a start-up, inventor type,” Samtani said. “We wanted to see what kind of market there was for it before we went full force with it. And then we got a really good response, so we went to other ones.” As the company grew, the three decided to try to get on “Shark Tank.” The show allows contestants to make presentations in front of a panel of investors that will potentially
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Avin Samtani, Rob Peck and Jonathan Kinas at the most recent trade show in Las Vegas two weeks ago with their Shark Tank partner, Daymond John. help them to grow their product. “When we initially thought of going on we were undecided, because we knew the odds were stacked against us,” Kinas said. “But then we said we really had nothing to lose.” They advanced through the multiple stages of the show’s process, and then found out they were going to be on the show. “It was a daunting experience,” said Kinas. “It was a big emotional roller coaster, because we didn’t know what would come out of it. It was a fun ride.” The three managed to convince businessman and “shark”
Daymond John to invest $75,000 for a 25 percent stake in the company. Since the exposure from being on the show, the interest and business for AquaVault has grown. “We’re receiving inquiries from all over the world from that show that we probably wouldn’t have if it did not air,” Samtani said. In the week since they were on “Shark Tank,” the company expanded outside its headquarters in Florida and the United States. “I couldn’t think of a better place to get more exposure in a short amount of time,” said Peck. “It’s been a lot
of work in the last week following through with everybody, but it’s been a major turning point.” As for the future, Samtani, Peck and Kinas want AquaVault to become a basic part of hotels and water parks all over the country. “We hope it’s just a standard at every hotel,” said Samtani. “You go down to the pool, and you request an AquaVault. We’re definitely really excited for where this can take us.” “We started off as novices, but we persevered and worked for ourselves,” Peck said. “It’s been a ride, so hopefully we’ll be able to give back someday.”
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Form Gallery: ‘Murder’ transports audience to an interactive display
Photo courtesy of Princy Prasad
By Brianna Holcomb
Arts and entertainment editor
When I first walked into the gallery, I immediately felt a chill go down my spine. This sounds completely illogical, but nonetheless I felt as though I was walking into a horror film. The lights in the room were covered in blue and red paper, and mock blood could be found on broken mirrors hanging on the wall. The room itself was already small and the photographs were displayed in one corner of the room, forcing you to walk all the way inside. However, between the darkness and blacked out windows, it became smaller, almost more intimate. I felt like I was trespassing into someone’s life. Adding to this feeling, the floor had carpets placed down too. I’m sure plenty of people have watched a crime show
and watched as the police outlined the details of a murder with markers, captured each piece of evidence on camera and took samples of the blood found at the scene. This room looked like a crime scene before the police arrived. Princy Prasad, senior English and fine arts major, has transformed the FORM gallery and made it interactive in a whole new way. She didn’t just display the pictures she took, but transformed the room into the set in which the photographs were taken – making them all the more eerie to look at. This series of photographs was taken as snapshots from a moving picture. Using a combination of writing and art, the audience is given “[a] bloody tale of love, hate, lust, suffering and, of course, murder.” Prasad combined her love for writing with her love for photography, giving her audience a very interesting visual effect. “I shot this body of work for a studio photography assignment. I only printed five images from the 200-plus images, since it was just an assignment. My professor and class did not see or understand the narrative. So, I took this gallery and said, ‘Fine. Do you see/hear/understand the narrative now?’ They said, ‘Yes.’” It was very easy to see the amount of time and work that Prasad put into this gallery. She was very determined to get her point across and use not only her skills in photography but creative writing too. She placed white mask on the wall with pieces of dialogue from the moving picture written on them. With the combination of both elements, Prasad decided
to give herself limits in order to make the project more challenging. For each image she gave herself a 93-word limit, which forced her “to make the narrative move even without the images.” This gallery featured multiple elements to make it so much more entertaining to see and experience. Look out for Prasad’s next body of work that will feature Indian beauty printed through the Van Dyke process. To see more of her pieces of you can go to her website PrincyProductions.Branded.Me, follow her on Twitter @madebyprincy or follow her on Instagram @princyproductions.
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Van Vega takes win in Hofstra Concerts’ Battle of the Bands Competition
Photo courtesy of Meghan Cody Van Vega after winning Hofstra Concerts’ Battle of the Bands competetion, held on Friday, March 20.
By Meghan Cody COLUMNIST
For qualification of this year’s Music Fest, Hofstra Concerts held their annual “Battle of The Bands” in the Netherlands Core this past Friday night. The Battle of the Bands winner Van Vega consist of Trevor Forrest, Jake Marconi, Chris Reilly and Tito Beautiful. The band ultimately won by a landslide. Van Vega is the psychedelic-infused hard rock that you’ve been waiting to play
air drums to all your life. You may have heard them perform at our Coffeehouse last week, but if you didn’t catch them there you can listen to their music at SoundCloud.com/Van-Vega. Forrest, a 23-year-old graduate from Hofstra, is native to Long Island. Van Vega was originally his “pet project” in November 2013. Trevor was a part of a previous band who opened for Walk the Moon in New York City. Before they caught on they broke up and since then, Trevor longed for a
new band. Chris, a music student at Hofstra, saw Trevor’s flyers, but was too busy to act on it. Eventually, because they had the same composition professor. Chris knew Tito Beautiful the “amazing guitarist” and it began to piece together. Found at the jazz concert, Jake was added, and their band Van Vega was founded two months ago. Since Jan. 26, the four have been collaborating on a band vision. With influences like Queens of the Stone Age, Led
Zeppelin, Tame Impala and Muse, they achieved an old-school, flannel-wearing, Doc Martenbreaking rock revival. With no intentions of winning the competition, Van Vega said that the band decided to email Hofstra Concerts and go for it. Marconi, expecting to come in second at best, was somewhat shaken when the two runner-ups were called, and it wasn’t them. That is when they knew they had won. With a new synth-pop bounce that accentuates Forrest’s vocals, they’re going to make it somewhere. For now, it might only be Hofstra’s Music Fest, but look out for them in the future. Besides Van Vega, there were several other talented artists who competed. The first admitted artist was “nonSense,” who placed as one of the runners up in the competition. Frantz Lucien Jr. is a rapper from Newark, N.J. who goes by the stage name “nonSense.” NonSense is a backpack, conscious and lyrical rapper. He’s done numerous shows in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has also competed in numerous showcases, was a two time champion at the University
of Scranton, came in second place in a Hot 97 showcase and was a top three competitior in the Faces in the Crowd Competition twice, just to name a few. NonSense once performed on stage with B.o.B and he has an amazing stage presence. With lyrics charged with positivity, skill and a hypnotizing flow, he captivates his audience and evokes thought and change. No One Says Eureka also performed, who describe themselves as: “It’s that bluesy-jam-rockhip-pop-indie-funk-choir s***.” Unfortunately, they did not place in the competition. The fourth confirmed artist for the Battle for Hofstra Music Fest was Isaac LeSage. LeSage describes his music as “acoustic-pop-folk-punk” and you may have caught him performing at one of Hofstra’s Coffee houses. You can listen to more of his tunes on his Soundcloud page: SoundCloud.com/ IsaacMusic. Jay Cass, who was also a runner up, was the last to perform at Battle of the Bands. If you want to hear more you can check out his Soundcloud page at SoundCloud.com/Jay_Cass.
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FORM Gallery: ‘Supernxva’ By Brianna Holcomb
Arts and entertainment editor
The photograph is so simple. It is merely a bed with the sheets ruffled up as though someone had just gotten out of it – possibly someone was still sleeping in it. It was in black and white and you could see the light on the wall behind the bed shining through, creating a shadow of the window. For some reason this was one of my favorite photographs in the gallery. Many of the photos in this gallery entitled “Supernxva” are very simple. The pictures range from a photograph of the Brooklyn Bridge, a man walking across a street on crutches or a young woman sitting against a black background. Every photo is simplistic, but beautiful. Photographer Edwin Cabrera chose images like these to photograph because they capture his attention. He said that he “mostly [photographs] things that force [him] to look twice and think.” One of those photographs that cause you to think is of a young woman looking at her reflection in a mirror, standing on the side of the street. Just like the rest of the photos, it is in black and white. The most interesting aspect of this photograph is how Cabrera took the photo of the mirror and not the young woman herself. The photograph comes off as a display of a moment in time that just happened to be captured on film. Every photograph was taken in black and white, with no color to distract the viewer from what was going on in the photograph. “I believe that photographing in black and white helps emphasize form and content in any photograph. It helps add more feeling to a photograph. It sets a mood and draws people into the photograph, as opposed to
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Album Review: Courtney Barnett’s newest
color,” said Cabrera. This gallery definitely has a way of drawing in the viewer, not only with its photographs, but its title as well. The title “Supernxva” is not only a reference to his pictures in the gallery, but to himself. Prior to being a fine arts major, Edwin majored in electrical engineering at Hofstra. He made the switch after taking a basic photography class his sophomore year and has been taking pictures for one year now. After a year of rapidly developing his skills and quickly falling in love with fine arts, Edwin felt as though it was time for him to stop concealing his work and explode. In the future, Edwin hopes to be an influence to young kids and have people see his work on a universal level. Hopefully we see more of Edwin’s work at Hofstra as this supernova continues to grow. Photo courtesy of Edwin Cabrera
The “Supernxva FORM Gallery displays simple, black and white photos to emphasize content in the photographs.
By Che Sullivan photo editor
Melbourne-based bandleader Courtney Barnett starts her latest record, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit” with a song about a sad man waking up, trying to go about this day, but then deciding to skip work. By the chorus he sees a young boy on the roof of a building. He worries that the boy is going to jump, but the boy says, “I think you’re projecting/ I come up here for perception and clarity/ I like to imagine I’m playing Sim City.” Even by the first chorus of the album, you can see that it’s is going to be full of offhand, tongue-in-cheek humor in the midst of heavy emotions, and yet the jokes never detract from the effect of the overarching feelings of each song. In the album’s first single, “Pedestrian at Best,” released in late January, Barnett utilizes distorted guitars and jarring, rubbery rhythms that coincide perfectly with the indecisiveness and confusion that the lyrics convey in the song. Just take the first line: “I love you/ I hate you/ I’m on the fence/ It all depends.” At once, it seems like a juxtaposition of the song’s perhaps harsher style and the lyrics, at the same time, fit perfectly together. This song is also one of the album’s funniest. Just before the last chorus, she ends the verse by shouting, “I’m a fake, I’m a phony/ I’m awake, I’m alone, I’m homely/ I’m a Scorpio!” The second single, however,
is more stripped down, but still maintains self-awareness in its humor; take even the punned title, “Depreston.” Clearly the song is about apartment hunting and the dreariness of it, but other things can always be dug out of it. My favorite kinds of songs are oddly specific but still open enough to be applicable to a million other things (see: “Hyperballad”). There are very few slow spots, and I’ve found that few records can take themselves seriously and allow themselves to feel while maintaining self-awareness like this one. Barnett tells us that feeling like things aren’t coming together is okay, and it might even be enjoyable to be in that awkward space of uncertainty. One of the great things about this record is that it’s enjoyable to just sit and listen to the stories Barnett tells us, but it also leaves the door open for personal interpretation if the listener wishes to take it there. And if I had to say one thing I know is true when listening to this record (and perhaps in life, generally), well, “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.” Standout tracks: “Aqua Profunda!,” “Pedestrian at Best,” “An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)” “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit” was released on March 24, 2015.
Hofstra Drama Department presents ‘How the Other Half Loves’ Photo courtesy of Gizem Yetim
Set of ‘How the Other Half Loves’ in the Black Box Theater.
By Gizem Yetim COLUMNIST
Lying, cheating and scandal are what you can expect from the wonderfully stunning show,
“How the Other Half Loves,” put on by Hofstra’s drama department. The play is about three couples who find their lives intertwined due to a workplace affair.
Bob Phillips, played by CharlesMichael Reid, is having an affair with his boss’s wife Fiona Foster, played by Kristin Papadopoulos. Each return home suspiciously late one night, which causes speculation within their respective households. While questioning his wife about her late night affairs, Frank Foster, played by Tyler Begnoche, is made to believe that she was simply comforting Mary Detweiler, who is played by Caity McNeill. Once his wife, Teresa Phillips, played by Natasha Cole, questions Bob he lies stating he was comforting William Detweiler played by Justin Chevalier. The play offered a lot of comedic relief throughout the performances. A major aspect in the comedic relief of the play is
the set design. One set is used as the living room of two of the families – they share a common dining room as well as a living space. In one scene, the dining room has two dinners going on, held on different nights with the same guests. The production and set design was remarkably successful thanks to set designer, Nic Christopher, and production manager/technical director, James P. Hart, Jr. along with everyone else who worked on the set with them. The props made the show much more realistic and pulled the audience in, making it feel as if we were in the living room of each of the couples’ homes. The costumes were also very successful in portraying the personality and wealth of the characters as well
as the time period of the play. There were many fight scenes that were choreographed perfectly and added enormous comic relief, thanks to fight director Jason Tate. “How the Other Half Loves” is playing until March 29. Upcoming shows are on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m., in Hofstra University’s Black Box Theater. Students and faculty receive two free tickets with their Hofstra ID card. I highly recommend everyone see this for a wonderful comedic experience that you will never forget. Believe me – you won’t be able to stop laughing even after the show ends.
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Great Writers Great Readings: Film Review: ‘Danny Collins’ Quiara Hudes
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Photo courtesy of Grace Finlayson Quaiara Hudes reading an excerpet from her play ‘In the Heights’ during the Great Writers Great Readings series.
By Brianna Holcomb
performance to this series made the story come alive. arts and entertanment editor She also gave the audience a behind-theQuiara Alegria Hudes is no stranger to scenes peek at the creative process of making the world of music and literature. She is the a musical. “It’s like doing a crossword puzzle author of the Tony Award-winning book for the where one thing fits and you have to come at it Broadway musical “In the Heights” and recently for the rest of those things to fit,” McKeown told wrote “The Elliot Trilogy,” which are three plays the audience in reference to writing the songs. that follow a coming-of-age story of a young During the performance it was evident that man. a lot of time and work went into making these Hudes’s personality is very charismatic and songs fit perfectly for the story line and the her personality is reflected in her writing. At the characters. Hudes takes care to make sure her start of the show she read an excerpt from her music covers all aspects and dimensions of her play, “In the Heights.” Hudes changes into her characters. character when she is reading her work. Her As Hudes and McKeown continue to work on characters are relatable and entertaining to the this new project, it is clear to see that the end reader. result will be another enjoyable piece. During the “Great Writers Great Readings” series, she introduced us to her new musical, tentatively titled, “Miss You like Hell.” Along with having the pleasure of hearing about her most recent and upcoming project, this was the first time a musical performance was included in a “Great Writers Great Readings” series. Her newest project is about a young girl and her relationship with her mother. The story focuses on their road trip that takes place from Philadelphia to California. The girl’s mother wants to spend her last week in America before she may get deported as well as ask her daughter to testify for her during the deportation hearing. The story is based off of her play “26 Miles.” Quiara Hudes entertained the audience with five songs from this new play, accompanied by her collaborator Erin McKeown. Each song they sang captured the characters dilemma and, of Photo courtesy of Grace Finlayson course, was very entertaining to listen to. The songs told the stories and adventures that took Erin Mckewon (left) and Quiara Hudes (right) place during this musical. To add a musical performing at Great Writers Great Readings.
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Hollywood scribe Dan Fogelman’s directorial debut “Danny Collins” is a focused character piece with Al Pacino’s best performance in a long time. Starring in his first commercial film in years, Pacino delivers as the titular character, a successful pop artist wanting a connection with the son he’s never met (Bobby Canavale), all the while revamping his career with more enduring material. After performing yet another concert on the final tour of his career, Collins returns home to an empty life of debauchery and partying. Collins’s manager/best friend Frank (a hysterically sardonic Christopher Plummer) gives him a letter from John Lennon that Collins never received. Collins sets out to the quiet suburban life of New Jersey, living at a Hilton hotel, near his son Tom. Collins’s life-long dilemma of not having a healthy family relationship is highlighted most when he goes to visit Tom for the first time. Outside on his front porch, Tom confronts his father, telling him that despite his ADHD-stricken daughter and financial struggles, he is still happy – a word not uttered from Collins’s libertine lifestyle. But Collins pursues Tom, trying to right his wrongs, but in a larger sense, he tries to be there for the son he’s never seen for 40 years. One of Collins’s confidants is the hotel manager Mary Sinclair (Annette Benning at her most Diane Keaton) who has a flirty “pattern” with him, but also cares about him, a missing presence in the fragile protagonist’s life. This is how Fogelman wins the viewer over. As much as the film is structured like a lifetime movie (a chick flick for men, one viewer notes), Fogelman and Pacino give depth to
what could’ve been a one-dimensional character whose life is too bothersome to watch and observe. Collins’ giving and caring persona, contrasted with the nasty, insincere world of show business, is held alive by the Lennon letter, but zeroed in on when Collins sees how precious and valuable the connection is to his son and how money simply can’t buy happiness. Collins is persistent to give his granddaughter the care she needs and had even helped Frank quit drinking in the past. Strip the star of his glitz and a caring spirit remains. All overdone themes indeed, but “Danny Collins” is done right and despite its corny, Hallmark lines and overly sentimental tone, the crowd pleasing film manages to be touching and moving.
Photo courtesy of MovieTalkies.com “‘Danny Collins’ is a focused character piece with Al Pacino’s best performance in a longtime.”
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Admitted Student Day:
The detrimental effects of students’ social media complaints By Marisa Russell ASSISTANT COPY CHIEF
Since hundreds of students float around the Student Center on any given day, adding a few more to the mix shouldn’t be a problem. However, it can become quite an issue when it means long lines, no room to walk and a ton of parents asking for directions. “Where’s the bathroom?” and “Do you know how to get to ‘X’ Hall?” are common questions heard echoing from the atrium on Admitted Students Days, and a look at social media makes it clear that many Hofstra students are not happy about it. While it is understandable that Admitted Student Day can cause commotion and disturbance for current students, it should
not be overlooked that it is also one of the biggest reasons that prospective students choose to come to Hofstra. Many large schools host open houses, PR events, etc., but hosting an exclusive event for those
can be irritating, but with every complaint, you’re hurting the future of the school that you are supposed to have passion and love for. Being a top school in the fields of business, communications
people from visiting, making Hofstra seem like a hostile environment before prospective students and their families even step foot on campus. With a simple 140-character vent session about how you can’t
“With a simple 140-character vent session about how you can’t walk quickly through the Student Center, you’re hurting your own degree.” planning to pursue Hofstra makes the University look that much better. Waiting 30 minutes in the omelette line may put a small damper on your Sunday morning, but there are plenty of ways to avoid the crowd. Yes, the sea of high school students
and many others, Hofstra prides itself on being successful when compared to many other nationally ranked schools. But when Hofstra students voice complaints about Admitted Student Day crowds on Twitter, Yik Yak and Facebook, they deter
walk quickly through the Student Center, you’re hurting your own degree. Admitted Student Day is the day Hofstra gains a large portion of the incoming class by selling the school’s abilities and success and showing off its comfortable environment.
When many people commit to this school, our rank improves, and we become a school that employers want to see on a resume, versus a school that employers have barely heard of. Deterring students from a school just because you want campus to be quiet, or you want your life to be easy isn’t fair. It’s not right to prevent others from having the same great experiences (internships, extracurricular participation, etc.) that you’ve had and appreciated at Hofstra. The more potential people you keep away from the school, the less value your degree will have, and the more you will hurt yourself in the long run, which is why you should appreciate what this school does for both prospective students and you.
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The Bush conundrum: Why W isn’t coming to the conference By Jake Nussbaum BUSINESS MANAGER
With the George W. Bush conference about to commence, it’s difficult not to wonder why the former president himself isn’t attending. Every living president has attended a similar event at this university, so what gives? Obviously, as a former president he has a busy schedule. However, my guess is that his refusal to attend has more to do with wanting to stay out of the limelight than anything else. And who can blame him? He’s the most heavily criticized president since Jimmy Carter, yet he hasn’t received any of the post-presidency admiration that Carter did. Both Bush and Carter took to championing humanitarian causes after their presidencies, and both stayed out of the headlines and tried to avoid
criticizing their successors. Yet for some reason, Carter’s popularity increased, but Bush’s has remained relatively anemic.
and the liberal media would have you believe, George W. Bush is no moron nor is he bereft of sympathy for the less fortunate. He’s a man who backed policies that didn’t work, but he certainly isn’t the first. So, why can’t Americans get over this deepseated hatred? It’s not like we are that much better off than we were when Bush 43 left office. No matter what party you support, you can’t deny that the situation in the Middle East is no better than it was eight years ago. We may not still be in Iraq, but we are still in Afghanistan, and one could argue that the situation in Iraq is worse than it was when Bush left. Iran is still spewing hateful rhetoric while supporting terrorist
“The last four years of Bush’s presidency were filled with people telling us that he was a moron who didn’t care about the poor and manipulated us into entering Iraq.” The question is why? The big difference is that for some reason, Carter is seen as a victim. He’s a victim of his own liberal convictions, his own compassion and his own fear of armed conflict. Meanwhile, Bush 43 is seen as some kind of demonic aggressor who was too dumb to get out of his own way. The last four years of Bush’s presidency were filled with people telling us that he was not only a moron who didn’t care about the poor but manipulated the country into entering Iraq. Despite what John Stewart
organizations such as Boko Haram, Al Shabaab, Hezbolla, Hamas and probably many others we haven’t even heard of. And domestically, we are seeing a slight recovery in the unemployment rate, but wages have remained stagnant and the middle class is still struggling. So, why such hate for Bush 43? The blame lies heavily with the media and the current administration’s refusal to take responsibility for any policy that doesn’t work. No matter what bad thing
what point do we stop blaming a president that left office eight years ago? It’s time to stop the incessant criticism of Bush 43, and that starts with the current president, but the sad truth is that this is unlikely. You can bet that if Jeb Bush wins the Republican nomination, millions of dollars will be spent negatively comparing him to his brother – as if we all have the same opinions and personality as our siblings. The same goes for if Hillary Clinton gets the Democratic nomination. She should be challenged based on her own credentials, not her husband’s. Let’s start taking responsibility for ourselves, and stop blaming others for everything that goes wrong. The sooner we do that, the sooner we can continue to prosper as a nation and begin a new American Century.
“No matter what bad thing happens domestically or internationally, you can bet that Obama and his staff will find a way to blame it on Bush.” happens domestically or internationally, you can bet that Obama and his staff will find a way to blame it on Bush. And that’s not to say some of it isn’t his fault. It certainly is. But at
Starbucks’ anti-discrimination campaign is a hot mess By Hai Ting Tan COLUMNIST
With the past months’ racial demonstrations ignited by the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown, it seems as though we have not come as far from the ‘60s as we thought. In light of the controversy, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz created the “Race Together” campaign, in which employees engage with customers regarding topic of race. Throughout the campaign, Starbucks baristas will have the option of serving customers with cups on which they have written the words “Race Together,” and then starting a discussion with the customer. USA Today, partnering
with Starbucks for this initiative, will print information about race relations, including a variety of perspectives on race, and then distribute the inserts then at Starbucks coffee shops. Despite its positive objective, the campaign has recently fell victim to widespread vitriol and derision. It not only became a trending topic on social media, but also drew criticism and skepticism from media outlets. The online attacks eventually led Corey duBrowa,
senior vice president for global communication at Starbucks, to temporarily delete his Twitter account.
people and cultures different from our own. However, as many Twitter users and media outlets have pointed out, it is ironic for Starbucks to attempt to carry out a racially focused anti-discrimination campaign when the company’s leadership is predominantly white, with only 40 percent of its employees being of a minority, according to Fortune magazine. Schultz’s heart was in the right place, but he failed to put much thought into the implementation of the initiative.
“... It is ironic for Starbucks to attempt to carry out a racially focused anti-discrimination campaign when the company’s leadership is predominantly white...” Schultz ultimately had positive intentions when introducing this campaign, thinking that he could put an end to racial disputes in our diverse country by creating the opportunity to learn about
Realistically speaking, most Starbucks customers have no interest in engaging in any conversations with baristas – let alone a discussion about race. The morning crowd at Starbucks is usually en route to somewhere else, craving caffeine and rushed for time. Hofstra’s campus, although predominantly white, can be considered relatively diverse and could potentially be a good place to carry out such a campaign. Hofstra is an academic community that fosters intellectual discusion. Starbucks is not. While an important discussion, it is not one to have over scones and coffee.
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Pride drops second CAA series against Delaware GAME ONE
By Anders Jorstad STAFF WRITER
The Hofstra baseball team started off their second conference series of the season on a poor note, dropping the first contest of a three-game series to the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens by a score of 9-2. Nick Kozlowski was on the mound for the Pride, set to follow up his solid outing against William & Mary in which he threw six innings and gave up three runs. Unfortunately, the redshirt senior could not get a feel for his stuff early on, surrendering the lead to the Blue Hens in the first inning, on an RBI single by designated hitter Gary Jones. Deleware had an offensive
explosion in the fifth inning against Pride starter Kozlowski. While Kozlowski was able to retire the first two batters of the inning on pop-ups, the Fightin’ Blue Hens put up a good fight with two outs. Jones started things off with a single and a stolen base. After that, Delaware third baseman Diaz Nardo hit a single to allow Jones to score from second to give the Blue Hens a 2-0 lead. Kozlowski started getting a little wild with his command, allowing Nardo to advance to second on a wild pitch and walking left fielder Scott Calvin. First baseman Tyler Powell singled in Nardo for Delaware’s third run. After walking catcher Ty Warrington to load
the bases, Kozlowski walked in shortstop Brock Niggebrugge and gave up an RBI single to center fielder Joe Giacchino. Kozlowski was then replaced with Kevin Weissheier, who struck out a batter to end the inning. By then, the damage had been done and the lead was 5-0 Delaware. Hofstra put a pair of runs on the board in the seventh, but by then it was too little, too late and the Pride lost 9-2. Control issues plagued Kozlowski once again, as he has more walks on the season (18) than strikeouts (10) in 15.1 innings. The Pride will rely on the senior to get his control back in order to make a push in the CAA this season.
GAME TWO
By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
Mike Rudin/The Chronicle Steven Foster smacked a grand slam in game two. He is batting .407 in 2015.
Mike Rudin/The Chronicle Eric Ferguson had one of Hofstra’s bright spots in game one with a triple.
Game two marked a bright spot for the Pride as they snapped their mini two-game losing streak to Delaware and Fordham with a win by five runs. Yet, things didn’t start out well for Hofstra as Delaware led 4-1 in the first four innings of the game. Right fielder Eric Ferguson drove in the first Hofstra run in the top of the fourth with a RBI triple. Starting Pride pitcher Chris Bonk cruised through the first three innings. He only allowed one run until he hit some trouble in the fourth and gave up three. Three crucial hits along with an error and a passed ball contributed to the three-run rally that got the game away from Bonk. Hofstra bounced back in the
top of the fifth with two runs, thanks to RBI hits by Steven Foster and Dalton Rouleau that brought the score to within one run. Bonk finished his performance one inning later when he surrendered a solo homerun in the bottom of the fifth. He pitched a total of five innings and allowed six hits, five runs, gave up zero walks and struck out two. Down 5-3 and heading to the top of the sixth, Hofstra went on a field day with an eight-run rally that propelled the Pride forward and they took the lead for the first time in the game. Chris Weiss cracked the run supply with an RBI double. Then Steven Foster smashed it open with a grand slam to push Hofstra ahead 8-5 with one swing of the bat.
David Leiderman’s RBI double and Eric Ferguson’s two-run bomb added three more insurance runs until Delaware got the third out to end the rally. The damage was done and Delaware couldn’t recover as the Pride maintained the lead in the final three innings. Hofstra scored one more run in the top of the seventh off an error by second baseman Lopes Zach that let Jake Fallon take home plate to boost the Pride’s lead to seven runs. Hofstra reliever Bowie Matteson pitched the final four innings, allowing two runs, seven hits, zero walks and three strikeouts. Hofstra starter, Chris Bonk, earned his second win on the season while his record is 2-2 and he lowered his ERA to 6.52.
off a balk and gave up a base hit to let another score, all three runs still on Donovan’s record since he initially pitched to them. The throwing error accounted for two unearned runs – one for Donovan and one for Ryan – until Bryant finished the game with the final out. Dalton Rouleau, Brad Witkowski, David Leiderman and Jake Fallon were the sole Pride players with hits on the day, each with one hit across the
scoreboard. Delaware’s Ron Marinaccio threw a complete game fourhitter, allowing one run and one walk along with five strikeouts. Hofstra’s Adam Heidenfelder took the loss, letting up five runs on seven hits in four innings of work. Heidenfelder is now 0-3 on the season. Hofstra returns home on Tuesday to host the Manhattan Jaspers at University Field. First pitch will commence at 3:30 p.m.
GAME THREE
By Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER
After splitting the doubleheader against the University of Delaware, the Hofstra Pride was unable to clinch the series and fell to the Fightin’ Blue Hens 14-1 at Bob Hannah Stadium on Sunday. With the win, Delaware improves to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in the conference while Hofstra falls to 5-11 on the season, 2-4 in the CAA. Seven different Pride pitchers
tried to limit the damage in eight innings of work on the mound but none could get the job done. Delaware scored in every inning except the second and the Fightin’ Blue Hens set the tone with a commanding 8-0 lead after six innings. Hofstra finally got on the board by a sacrifice fly from Eric Ferguson in the seventh. But the Fightin’ Blue Hens never took their foot off the gas, as they scored one in the bottom of the
seventh and exploded for five runs in the eighth. Pride relievers Ryan Donovan, Kieran Ryan and Patrick Bryant each pitched one third of the final inning and struggled with one hit and four walks altogether. Donovan got the blunt of the hit with four runs, added to his name, he threw two walks and two hit-by-pitches that drove in the first run of the inning. Then, Ryan took over the mound. He let the second run in
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March 24, 2015 • A 15
Softball sweeps UNC-W in doubleheader on Sat. By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
Back-to-back shutouts by the dynamic pitching duo Morgan Lashley and Taylor Pirone secured a 2-0 start in conference play against the UNC-W Seahawks in a doubleheader on Saturday. The Hofstra Pride burned UNC-W in game one, 8-0, and then again in game two, 3-0, to improve Hofstra’s record to 10-7-1 overall. In game one, Hofstra took control from the start with a four-run rally in the top of the first inning that gave Lashley more than enough run support. Three consecutive walks set the stage for Hofstra’s first run. UNC-W’s starter, Casey Roland, threw a wild pitch that let all the Pride runners advance, including Caryn Bailey who reached home plate. With one out and Hofstra runners on second and third, Lacey Clark walked to fill the bases again and five pitches later, Erin Trippi walked to drive in the second run. She got the RBI walk once Kim Smith stepped on home plate. Walks became a huge issue for Seahawks’ starter Roland as Michaela Transue reached first base on another RBI walk that drove in Brittany Allocca. Then Megan Patierno stepped up to the plate and shot one to right field to bring Clark home for a sacrifice fly. UNC-W managed to pull out of the inning with no more damage but the Pride worked with an early 4-0 lead without one hit in the top of the first.
Afterwards, no base runners posed as a threat until the bottom of the fourth inning. With two runners in scoring position and two outs on the board, Lashley got out of the jam with a foul out and kept UNC-W scoreless. The top of the fifth rolled around and Hofstra struck again with two runs to drain any hope from UNC-W. After back-to-back singles and swiped bases, Chloe Fitzgerald landed on third and Caryn Bailey on second in scoring position. With one out, Allocca laid down a sacrifice bunt that moved Caryn Bailey to third and drove Chloe Fitzgerald home. Clark came up with two outs and one runner on third and smacked a single. Bailey scored for a 6-0 lead. Bailey put a cherry on top of the game with a two-run bomb that pushed Hofstra’s lead to the final score of 8-0. Lashley ended the game with a 1-2-3 inning, which included two strikeouts to cap off her performance. Lashley pitched six scoreless innings with six hits allowed, no runs, one walk and struck out seven Seahawks in game one. She received the win to go 6-1 on the season and improved her earned run average to 1.44. Taylor Pirone came in to start game two of Saturday’s doubleheader for the Pride and mirrored Lashley’s shutout with one of her own. She finished the game with a two-hitter in seven scoreless innings with zero walks while striking out six batters.
Photo Courtesy Hofstra Athletics Michaela Transue snags a ball to her right at shortstop. She had three RBIs during Hofstra’s series vs. UNC-W.
Similar to the first game, Hofstra started out strong with a multiple-run first inning, the Pride scored three off the bat against the Seahawks. UNC-W’s starter Sarah Davis played all seven innings after a rocky start in the first when Fitzgerald and Bailey slapped back-to-back singles to start the game. Britany Allocca came up with a clutch two-run double that pushed the Pride out in front early with a 2-0 lead. Things continued not to work out for the Seahawks as a fielding error allowed Clark to reach first and Trippi walked to load the bases. With one out, Michaela Transue
stepped up with a clutch RBI base hit that squeezed one more insurance run out of UNC-W for the rest of the game. But the three runs were more than enough for the Pride starter. Pirone set the tone early and struck out the side in the bottom of the first, displaying her control on the mound. She pitched a perfect game throughout the first four innings and struck out five in the first twelve at-bats spread over four innings. The perfection disappeared once Claudia Spinelli fired a single in the bottom of the fifth for the Seahawks. Shortly after a hit-by-pitch and another base hit, Pirone found herself in a jam with
the bases juiced and no outs. Pirone gathered some breathing room with a strikeout for the first out of the inning. Then a fielder’s choice got an out at home to prevent a run and a groundout ended the inning. Pirone continued her scoreless work to into the sixth. Three straight groundouts ended the sixth inning and Pirone shut down the seventh to go seven scoreless innings. She improved her record to 4-6 on the season. Hofstra remained an offensive threat with 11 hits throughout the game. Caryn Bailey had the best offensive day for the Pride, hitting 3-for-4 in the second game with one run scored.
Tennis topples St. Francis back-to-back at home By Jeffrey Werner STAFF WRITER
Hofstra men’s and women’s tennis competed in back-to-back shutouts over the St. Francis Terriers on Sunday. The men’s team finished a 7-0 win while the women’s squad won 5-0 over St. Francis Brooklyn. It was the first time the Pride stepped onto the outdoor courts for the spring, and they faced some chilly conditions but were unfazed by it. The women’s team was first to step onto the courts and didn’t
miss a step. The Pride did not let the Terriers score a single point in the entire dual meet. The doubles were able to get the first point of the match as the duos of Sarah Bowen and Carmen Pestano, Louise Lopez and Bianca Derrick, as well as Giulia Leone and Bianca Posa swept the Terriers from winning a set and swept the Terrier doubles 8-0 three consecutive times to secure the first point in the dual meet. The singles bracket was the same story as the doubles with
Bowen, Lopez, Leone and Posa once again kept their opponents off the board with four straight 6-0, 6-0 decisions. The Pride earned four more points to clinch the win for Hofstra, after the last two singles matches were cancelled due to the harsh weather. The Pride improved their record to 6-1. The men’s team was able to continue the impressive performance as they claimed a 7-0 victory over the Terriers. The doubles came onto the courts and opened the match with Niko
Vulinovich and Beau Wills taking the first match by a score of 8-1. Then Ricky Hendler and Stuart MacLeod came claimed the second game in doubles by a score of 8-3. Finally, Ari Richman and Leonardo Pires won the third game to give Hofstra the first point of the meet. The singles bracket followed up and signs were pointing in the Pride’s favor for victory. Wills (6-3, 6-4), Richman (6-3, 6-0) and Vulinovich (6-2, 6-2) won the first three singles matches to clinch the win for the Pride.
Leonardo Pires swept Sacha Singh by winning both sets 6-0. The second matchup was Ricky Hendler against Andrew Proto, which Hendler surrendered one game on his way to a 6-1, 6-0 win. Stuart MacLeod finished the dual meet with a 6-3, 6-0 decision win and the Pride improved to 5-3 on the year. The next matchup for the women’s team is Manhattan College on March 25. While the men’s team joins the women’s on March 27 against University of Hartford.
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Men’s lacrosse fails to keep win streak alive vs. UMass By Sean Williams STAFF WRITER
Hofstra men’s lacrosse looked to keep its slight winning streak alive as it hosted conference rival UMass on Saturday afternoon. Instead, the Pride came out appearing disoriented with a 9-7 loss. Despite outperforming UMass on paper, Hofstra couldn’t mount any kind of offensive consistency and struggled with penalties. Junior attack Sam Llinares paced the Pride with four points, but ultimately coach Seth Tierney’s squad was frustrated by the Minutemen’s outstanding defense and goalie play. “[The stat sheet] says we ‘out-ground balled’ them, outshot them, had half of their turnovers, cleared the ball perfectly and we won more face offs,” Tierney said. “That tells a story that’s very different from the outcome of the game. Credit to UMass. They played hard, and we got to get back at it on Monday… I just
don’t think that we showed as best as we should have.” The Pride struck first as senior midfielder Mike Malave shot his 20th goal of the season. UMass, however, grinded out the next five goals to jump to a 5-1 advantage. Only Llinares’ back-to-back unassisted goals kept Hofstra close heading into halftime. In the third quarter, Hofstra almost regained the lead on a Brendan Kavanagh man-up goal that cut the Minutemen’s lead to one. Unfortunately for the Pride, Kavanagh was flagged for a penalty for taunting – killing any of their momentum and swinging the attack back toward UMass. “There was just a lot of emotion. I didn’t say anything to the guy, I was just kind of yelling,” said Kavanagh. “He was close to me because he was pressing out for the shot, so it looked like I was getting after him a little bit.” The game was physical from the start as the two longtime rivals clashed for their first
conference game of the year. By the end, the teams amassed a collective nineteen penalties. Malave believes that the Pride’s offense was too stagnant and frustrated by the play of UMass’ Zach Oliveri, who made thirteen saves. “What it doesn’t show is our shot selection. We didn’t have great shot selection today and didn’t have much poise and although we only had six turnovers [Oliveri] made some clean saves that got UMass the ball,” Malave said. “You’ve got to give credit to their rope unit and their d-middies too, they forced us into some tough situations.” Llinares agreed. He said, “I think we rushed a little bit. Again, we were down a couple of goals constantly and trying to make things happen… it’s on us to shoot smarter.” Llinares and Malave accounted for nearly half of Hofstra’s team points. The loss drops Hofstra’s record
Mike Rudin/The Chronicle Mike Malave’s two goals weren’t enough for Hofstra to grab their first CAA win of the season against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen.
to 3-5 and 0-1 in conference play. The Pride will face the University of Delaware this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The 4-6 Blue Hens will host Hofstra as both teams seek their first conference victory. With only
five CAA games, and four playoff spots available, this next game is a crucial one for Hofstra to win if it wants a chance at the automatic qualifier bid for the NCAA tournament in May.
HOFSTRA AT A GLANCE MEN’S LACROSSE
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
Overall 3-5
Overall 5-11
Overall 11-7-1
Conference (0-1)
Conference (2-4)
Conference (3-0)
WOMEN’S LACROSSE Overall 5-3 Conference (0-0)
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March 24, 2015 • A 17
Tierney’s team rides out Red Storm for win By Kyle Kandetzki SPORTS EDITOR
A win Tuesday night at James M. Shuart Stadium didn’t silence any doubters of the Pride’s ability to comeback from a rough start, but it at least pushed the conversation back a few more days. The Hofstra men’s lacrosse team defeated the St. John’s Red Storm in a windy home game Tuesday night. The Pride used an offensive burst in the fourth quarter to defeat their also struggling opponent, 10-7. Junior Sam Llinares continued to be the driving force for Hofstra, scoring 5 points on three goals and two assists, while sophomore Brier Davis added a hat trick on just three shot attempts. “It took sixty minutes to break it open a little bit,” said head coach Seth Tierney. “[But] I was happy with the poise and I was happy
with the fight we showed.” Over 20 mile per hour winds added an element for both offenses to overcome throughout the night that showed on the scoreboard as well as on-field action. Both squads struggled to find the back of the net with very off-target shots during the opening half. Senior Korey Hendrickson opened up the scoring for Hofstra four minutes into the first, splitting St. John’s goalie Harry Burke’s legs for his eighth of the year. But a common theme in this nonconference meeting was the Red Storm’s ability to battle back, as Eric DeJohn scored a mere eight seconds later after his offense raced uncontested from a faceoff victory to tie the game. A struggling, young Pride defense was able to lock down the St. John’s attack for just long enough for Hofstra’s second biggest offensive weapon, Mike
Malave, to add his name to the stat sheet seven minutes later. Freshman Dylan Alderman charged hard in the attack box, with a score attempt in front of him, but he instead opted to flick the ball to his left, where Malave made the game 2-1. The remainder of the half was somewhat quiet for Hofstra’s standards, as attackers continued to adjust to the conditions around them. Alderman would add the only score of the second quarter for Hofstra, but once more the Red Storm equalized them to make the score 3-3 at the break. “I don’t think the weather really affected us,” said Llinares. “I think we did a great job with communication and getting guys in the right spot.” Both offenses showed new life in the third quarter, but it was St. John’s who was flexing their muscles more, countering Davis and Llinares’ first goals of the
night with three of their own. The Pride was primed to hold a lead going into the final quarter, but Stefan Diachenko and DeJohn perplexed Hofstra’s defense with two scores in under a minute to hold a 6-5 advantage going into the 4th period. Though their records may not show it, a St. John’s win would have been a huge upset, and a new low for this Pride team, which was once nationally ranked. But the “what-ifs” went away shortly after the quarter began. Hofstra outscored the Red Storm 5-1 in the final 15 minutes, thanks to Davis and Llinares both notching two goals to hand them a hat trick. The period started with more beautiful passing by Alderman (9 assists this season), who found Davis right in front of the net, so that all he had to do was dump off the ball for an easy score.
Llinares then permanently swung the momentum with a circus shot that sent the Pride bench into a frenzy. The junior was roughed up by his defender, leading to a foul call, and giving him a free shot at the net. From a ridiculous angle where he was only a couple feet away from being behind the net, he flicked the ball past his man to barely slot in the netting for the score. St. John’s would not recover from there, as Malave would add one of the final nail in the coffin on Hofstra’s way to a 10-7 victory. Sophomore faceoff specialist Kris Clarke was key once again in a game that was even in many offensive categories, winning 14 of 21 faceoffs. Tierney said, “He’s just a sophomore and we’ve thrown him out there against some heavyweights and he has certainly held his own.”
HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away
3/24
3/25
3/26
Home
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
3/27 Friday
3/28
3/29
3/30
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
@ University of Delaware 1:00 p.m.
Men’s LAcrosse Women’s Lacrosse
@ Ohio State 12:00 p.m.
Softball
vs. Northwestern University 3:00 p.m.
vs. Rutgers University (Doubleheader) 3:00 p.m.
Baseball
vs. Manhattan College 3:30 p.m.
@ St. John’s 3:00 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Golf
vs. Manhattan College 3:00 p.m.
vs. Towson (Doubleheader) 2:00 p.m.
vs. Towson University 12:00 p.m.
@ Villanova University 3:15 p.m.
@ Villanova University 1:15 p.m.
@ Villanova University 1:15 p.m.
Vs. University of Hartford 12:00 p.m.
vs. Saint Peter’s University 12:00 p.m.
vs. Monmouth University 2:00 p.m.
Vs. University of Hartford 12:00 p.m.
vs. Saint Peter’s University 12:00 p.m.
vs. Monmouth University 11:00 a.m.
Men: @ Towson Men: @ Towson Invitational - Women @ G’Town 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Women: @ Georgetown 8:00 a.m.
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Pride knocked out of WNIT first round against Penn By Frank Aimetti STAFF WRITER
A furious late-game rally fell short as Hofstra (20-13) lost a nail-biter, 65-58, in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament versus the University of Pennsylvania (21-8). A strong second half wasn’t enough after inconsistent defense put Hofstra in a 9-point hole going into halftime. “We keep our heads high, but we should have won this game today,” said head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey after the game. “That’s two games in a row we should have won.” With both teams preferring an up-tempo style of basketball, it was no surprise to see the game get off to a quick start. Fastbreaks and transition buckets were the story early as both teams attempted to push the pace as much as possible. The difference proved to be shot-making from beyond the arc, usually a strong point for the Pride, but in this game, an area in which they were at a severe deficit. In a game that wasted no time in turning into a track-meet, an early Hofstra lead didn’t last long, eventually being buried under a hail of triples from Penn. The Quakers shot a scorching 7-for-9 from long-range in the first half,
hitting not just open looks but also heavily contested tries, and even a three-pointer that banked in off of the top half of the backboard. Hofstra, on the other hand, had to work hard for every single basket inside. Elo Edeferioka had another strong game, punishing smaller defenders in the low post with her back-to-the-basket game, while utilizing a series of fakes to thwart the Penn shotblockers. Edeferioka finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kelly Loftus helped key the Hofstra offense early, setting a rhythm every time down the floor with her long-range shooting and off-the-dribble ability. Unfortunately, she didn’t receive much support for most of the first half as the Pride offense struggled when Penn focused on eliminating Loftus’s airspace from behind the arc. Loftus finished with a game-high 23 points, and despite the loss, appeared to be the best player on the court at times. The game was broken open about halfway through the first half when Penn’s transition offense started to provide open looks for their shooters with Hofstra defenders scrambling to protect the paint. A series of runs stretched the Quakers’
lead to 38-29 going into the half, although it felt like much more than that, due in part to how quickly and seemingly easily, Penn was able to score. The second half got off to an inauspicious start with Penn picking up where they left off in the first. Penn’s game plan of attacking the Hofstra defense in transition, essentially before the Hofstra defense could get set in the half court, was an unmitigated success as their lead only increased as the half wore on. The Hofstra offense also struggled to score in the early goings of the second half with the paint being protected by Penn’s frontcourt. With the Pride facing a 14 point deficit with about 11 minutes to go, it appeared to be do-or-die time for Hofstra. Hofstra’s run started as many do, with increased effort, execution and intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Finally starting to put together consecutive stops, Hofstra was able to turn the tables on Penn, using their own transition offense to attack a Penn defense that couldn’t seem to get set quickly enough. Loftus made her mark in the closing minutes, scoring eight points in only about a minute and a half. A Loftus steal and finish in transition cut the Penn lead to
Chris Owens/ The Chronicle The Pride came together for their final postgame huddle after their WNIT loss.
three. However, Hofstra would get no closer. Impressive execution by Penn and shots simply not falling for the Pride allowed Penn to escape with a narrow victory. Despite being disappointed by the loss, Coach Kilburn-Steveskey was also able to look ahead to next season, and perhaps, increased success. “It’s just exciting to know that everybody’s back and it’s exciting to have the blueprint in front of
you, of what you need to do,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “We know what we need to do to be consistently successful and that’s a nice thing to have with everybody back, it’s a good place to be.” Penn will face Temple in the second round of the WNIT while Hofstra’s final record will sit at 20-13, marking its fourth 20-win season in program history since joining Division I.
Women’s lacrosse slays Scarlet Knights at home By Alex Mitchell STAFF WRITER
The Hofstra Pride defeated the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University on March 18 by a score of 9-5. Hofstra came out strong in the first half by scoring four while Rutgers only put one goal away. The second half the Scarlet Knights generated a much more powerful offense and attempted a comeback that fell short. Hofstra made 18 shots on goal, while the Scarlet Knights only put up eight. This is the first game of Hofstra’s season that their opponent’s shots on goal were in single digits. Both Hofstra and
Rutgers picked up 13 ground balls per side. As for turnovers, the Pride only had eight while the Knights had 16. Both teams had little trouble with clearing. Freshman attacker Zoe Gomez scored her second point of the season late in the second half that essentially killed the Rutgers comeback and sealed the victory for the Pride. Attacker Morgan Knox had her third multiple goal game of the season by scoring two. Defender April Ianneta put up a goal and an assist as well. Brittain Altomare again led the offensive drive throughout the game by boasting another hat trick with four assists. That was her fourth hat trick of the
season and she is currently on a 45 game point streak. Altomare also scored her 99th career goal, bringing her close to number 100. She also came up with five draw controls against Rutgers and leads the team with 154, right behind Ianetta, who has 153. “I thought Brittain played very well on the offensive side of the field, she was able to get players involved. Offensively Morgan Knox had a strong game for us,” head coach Shannon Smith said. “We did a much better job in our clearing game compared to the Hopkins game… defensively I thought we had a very strong showing.” While Rutgers dropped to 1-8,
Hofstra is now 5-3. With about a month left in the regular season, The Pride will face Ohio State University on the road on March 29. Following that, Hofstra will begin in conference play where the Pride will face both James Madison University and William and Mary University at home. For Ohio State, Smith said, “They’re going to be very strong… we’ve had a great two games with them over the past two seasons, so it’s definitely something worth looking forward too.” Iannetta (right) anchored a defense that allowed just 5 goals vs. Rutgers.
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March 24, 2015 • A 19
Men’s basketball stuffed in first round of CBI By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
In the first round of the College Basketball Invitational, the Hofstra Pride men’s basketball team was knocked out by the University of Vermont Catamounts 85-81 to put the final dagger in the 2014-15 season. Vermont had complete control all night, as Hofstra did not take a single lead in all 40 minutes of regulation. Rokas Gustys and Moussa Kone combined for 23 points and 14 rebounds on the night. “The message isn’t about tonight but about the year,” said head coach Joe Mihalich. “But I’m disappointed in tonight, we didn’t deserve to win.” Fouls worked against Hofstra and ultimately led to their downfall, as the Pride committed 27 fouls, and allowed Vermont to enter the double bonus just nine minutes into the second half. The first half opened with a 9-0 deficit for Hofstra in the first 2:30 of the game. Dion Nesmith broke the drought, driving into the left side to layup in the paint to put the Pride on the board. Miscues and fouls became an issue for Hofstra, especially for Malik Nichols who committed two early fouls in the first five minutes.
Gustys, Nesmith and Ameen Tanksley then strung together a 7-0 run and kept the game competitive for Vermont after a sluggish start. Hofstra’s surges came and went but were never enough to push them in front. Juan’ya Green came close with a three-pointer that cut Vermont’s lead down to one point in the midst of the first half. Nesmith carried the team early on and throughout the rest of the game with six points in the first 10 minutes. Rebounds became vital throughout the half and Hofstra struggled to match Vermont with 15 rebounds in the first 20 minutes of regulation while the Catamounts grabbed 22 boards. Hofstra ranged within one to nine points behind the Catamounts in the first 20 minutes. The Pride made one last run, scoring five unanswered points thanks to a three by Brian Bernardi and a layup by Gustys. Vermont scored once more to bring their lead up to five points but Nesmith would make one final effort near the buzzer to keep the Pride within three. In the second half, Vermont outscored Hofstra 8-4 early on, and despite the Pride forcing 11 turnovers, Vermont’s scoring
improved in the second half and matched Hofstra for every point they made nearly throughout the half. Hofstra got within one point three times, but dropped to a ninepoint deficit four times – all within the last four minutes. The largest margin Vermont had over the Pride was by 11 points with 3:25 left in the game. In the last 10 minutes of regulation, Hofstra did not get within three points until there were 48 seconds left and the Pride attempted to mount a comeback down 83-81. The Pride faithful filled the Mack with cheers and chanting, but two fouls cost any chance for the Pride to take the lead for the first time. Vermont won by four points with two shots from the line to secure the win and advance to the second round of the tournament. Hofstra finished the 2014-15 season with a 20-13 record. Juan‘ya Green led the Pride with 16 points on the night. Dion Nesmith came up as the secondhighest Pride scorer with 15 points. Ameen Tanksley scored 14 points as the third Pride player to reach double figures. This marked the end of both Dion Nesmith and Moussa Kone’s collegiate career and the team’s
Chris Owens/ The Chronicle Juan’ya Green challenges Vermont’s Ethan O’Day for a tough basket inside.
success this season. “There was a time tonight to thank Moussa and Dion, our seniors, and really this team for getting this program back where it needs to be,” said Mihalich. “Last
year was the first step but this was the next step. It was a team that won 20 games and it was a team that finished two games out of first place.”
Softball breaks out brooms in series finale By Jeffrey Werner STAFF WRITER
Hofstra softball capped off a great weekend with a 6-0 win against the UNC-W Seahawks on Sunday to complete the series shutout sweep against their CAA opponents. The Hofstra Pride completed three straight shutouts versus the Seahawks – games one and three came from senior starting pitcher Morgan Lashley. Sunday’s game marked her third-straight shutout and her fifth of the season. Lashley’s latest performance on the mound featured seven scoreless innings with three hits allowed. She fanned eight Seahawks and let one walk get by on the day. Lashley improved her record to 7-1 and managed to lower her ERA to 1.29.
Senior starter Morgan Lashley won CAA pitcher of the week for the second time in three weeks. She won the award the first time on March 11. Hofstra holds a 10-1-1 record with Lashley on the mound in 12 starts of the 2015 season. She’s posted 20 straight scoreless innings in her last three starts and struck out 22 batters in her recent hot streak. The Pride saw some great offensive production from junior third basemen Kim Smith, junior center fielder Caryn Bailey and sophomore shortstop Michaela Transue on Sunday. Smith was able to get the Pride on the board early when she drove the ball over the left field fence for her first home run of the season. She came up to bat later in the fifth inning with Chloe Fitzgerald on third and Bailey at
first. With a full count, Smith lined the ball into left field and drove in Bailey for her second RBI of the game. She managed to move Hofstra to 2-0. In the sixth inning, it was Caryn Bailey’s turn to contribute to the offense. Bailey came to the plate with bases loaded and smacked one up the middle to drive in Brielle Pietrafesa and Megan Patierno, extending Hofstra’s lead to four runs. In the seventh inning, it was Michaela Transue’s turn to put two more runs on the scoreboard for the Pride. With runners on first and second base and a 2-0 count, Transue shot the ball into the left centerfield gap for a double and drove in two runs to give Hofstra an insurmountable 6-0 lead that would become the end result. The Pride as a unit compiled
nine hits and seven walks overall versus the Seahawks. Chloe Fitzgerald and Kim Smith finished the day with multiple-hit performances. Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 and scored one run while Smith also batted 2-for-4, scored once and drove in two runs versus the Seahawks. With this win, Hofstra started their CAA play at 3-0 while improving their overall season record to 11-7-1. The Pride will play a few non-conference games at home against Northwestern and Rutgers before resuming CAA play against the Tigers of Towson University. The next matchup for the Pride features against the Northwestern University Bobcats on March 24. The game is set to start at 3:00 p.m. at the Hofstra Softball Stadium.
For Coverage of Games 1 & 2 @ UNC-W, check out page A15
Back Cover: Junior Ameen Tanksley goes up for a shot while two Vermont defenders jump for the block inside.
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