The Hofstra Chronicle, April 11, 2023

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ing piece contains discussion of gun violence.

On February 13, Katie Vanyo, a junior marketing major at Michigan State University, was sitting in bed when she received a horrific email about an active shooter on campus.

Vanyo said the consequences of school shootings are more severe than they may seem.

By Simran Desai

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Unfortunately, stories like Vanyo’s are far from unique.

ABC News reported that since the start of the year, about 9,800

Paving the way for future public relations students

Americans have already died as a result of gun violence.

Students at Hofstra University feel similarly to the ones at Michigan State about the impact of these shootings on their wellbeing.

Jessica Hillel, a special education graduate student at Hofstra, said she feels moments of doubt whenever she enters a classroom.

“Whenever I walk into a classroom, I’m like, ‘Where can I hide?’ and that should not be the first thought in my head,” she said. “That’s what’s concerning about today’s society.”

Mckenna Osborne, a junior psychology major, said that she lives in a constant state of anxiety over an active shooter.

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OPINION

By Madeline Sisk

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On March 31, the Hofstra University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of

America (PRSSA) hosted their annual PRSSA Spring Networking Event in the Student Center

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Ticketmaster’s price-gouging is monopolizing the concert industry

By Zoe Casselman ASSISTANT

FEATURES EDITOR

I have never met a single person who doesn’t like going to concerts. However, as ticket prices drastically increase, especially for more popular artists, attending concerts is becoming increasingly inaccessible to the public. This leap in cost can be majorly attributed to one specific

ticket sale and event marketing platform: Ticketmaster.

Founded in 1976, Ticketmaster is by far the oldest and largest e-ticket provider. According to CSNBC, since Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation in 2010, they now control an estimated 70% of the ticketing and live venues event market. More often than not, when you’re buying a concert ticket, it’s through Ticketmaster or one of its subsidiaries.

Recently, people have been increasingly noticing Ticketmaster’s penchant for placing sizable fees alongside already expensive concert tickets, making the overall price unreasonably costly. While recent discussions concerning Ticketmaster have increased in frequency after

scandals surrounding ticket pricing, sales and fees for prominent artists, this isn’t a new issue. Ticketmaster’s greed is decades old.

In 1994, according to Rolling Stone, Pearl Jam claimed that Ticketmaster abused its marketplace dominance after scooping up its competitors by collecting sky-high service fees and signing exclusive deals with major concert venues, leaving consumers and artists with no other alternative. With encouragement from Justice Department officials, the band filed an antitrust complaint, leading to a federal investigation.

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Protesters show support for the Senate hearings questioning Ticketmaster.

To purchase a gun in the state of New York, you must be over the age of 21 with a government issued ID and background check.

Hofstra students were invited to attend the Public Relations Student Society of America’s annual Spring Networking Event to meet professionals in the industry.

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Students connect with professionals in the ever-changing industry of public relations

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Multipurpose Room. The event was open to all students, regardless of if they were a public relations major or not.

Jeffrey Morosoff, chair of the journalism, media studies and public relations department at Hofstra and PRSSA’s faculty advisor, said that associating with PRSSA can be beneficial for student’s careers.

“When students get involved with a group like PRSSA, it opens doors to networking with professionals that they wouldn’t have available to them otherwise,” Morosoff said. “And I can tell you from experience and having done this for 12 years, it’s the students who are involved with PRSSA who get the good jobs and get the good internships.”

To kick off the event, Allie Millette, president of PRSSA, began with a speech thanking those who assisted in making the event possible, including the E-board, Professor Morosoff and the professionals that attended.

Throughout the event, students were also encouraged to get punch cards that they had received at the door stamped to enter a raffle to win a sticker or a T-shirt. Event participants also had the chance to pose for free headshots.

The PRSSA event gave students interested in public relations the opportunity to network with professionals in the industry. At this year’s fair, nine public relations professionals and four student organizations attended to talk to students about their professional careers.

“I hope [students] realize that, you know, especially in a postpandemic world, how important it is to have face-to-face communication with professionals,” said Daniella Coletti, an account executive at Interdependence Public Relations and Hofstra alum. “Because you’re going to be professional yourself within the next couple of years or a year or even less.”

Students were also encouraged to bring their resumes to

the event. From simply talking and reviewing resumes to internship and career inquiries, the event was able to accommodate students at every level.

“Tonight is only the start,” Millette said. “You spark the connection here and then you kind of keep it going, whether that be through LinkedIn or through checking back on the professional and seeing what’s going on in their life so that they can also see what’s going on in your life and then keep an eye on you for when you do enter the professional industry.”

Five out of the nine professionals that attended are Hofstra alums. Professor Morosoff said their return is his favorite part of events like these.

“This is one of the most rewarding experiences I have at Hofstra when alumni come back, former students who are now successful PR professionals, and they’re sharing their knowledge and their expertise and their experiences with our students who will someday be one of them,” Morosoff said.

At each table, students were able to ask questions, discuss opportunities and learn more about having a career in public relations.

“I want people to always feel empowered to ask questions about things, and that’s the way I’ve always been taught here at Hofstra because I think it’s really nice that students have the opportunity to ask questions and talk,” Colletti said.

For Alana Zimon, a sophomore drama and public relations major, this event was an opportunity to become more comfortable with public relations and networking.

“This was my first networking event, and I think it was such a success,” Zimon said. “I’ve met so many amazing people. And I know that I’m going to have these connections for the rest of my time here at Hofstra. I think [the event] is going to make sure that I’m more and more comfortable to keep doing networking and meeting new people.”

Public relations students had the opportunity to network with public relations professionals and learn how to make their way in the business.

During the event, a presentation was given on the app Be My Eyes, which allows those who are visually impaired to connect with sighted individuals who can assist them with daily activities that require sight.

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“When students get involved with a group like PRSSA, it opens doors to networking with professionals that they wouldn’t have available to them otherwise.”

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Axinn Library’s exterior to undergo first substantial renovation in decades

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By Sayo Adeniji STAFF WRITER

Since Hofstra University’s Axinn Library opened in 1966, renovations have been limited to its interior. Hofstra administrators are looking to change that this year.

A renovation process for the library began the week of Monday, April 3, and will continue until November, according to Joseph Barkwill, the vice president for facilities and operations at Hofstra.

Barkwill believes that the renovation is necessary.

“From a condition assessment, it needed it,” Barkwill said. “It hadn’t been touched in 60 years.”

The building currently has cracks and exposed rebar, both of which are expected to be repaired during the construction process.

The renovation project will also involve the installation of energy efficient windows to replace the current ones on the

third through 10th floors.

Barkwill said the existing windows allow drafts to pass through gaps and are worn, having been exposed to different weather conditions over the years. Barkwill believes the new windows will be suitable both practically and financially.

“From an energy standpoint, you’re not getting cold air penetrating into the building,” he said. “It’s reducing your heating costs and AC costs.”

Destiny Waddy, a freshman psychology major, is excited about the prospect of new windows.

“I feel like that would really bring in a lot of light, and it would just be a brighter scene for all of us,” Waddy said. “It makes us want to go to the library.”

Part of the project will include determining the purpose of the tenth floor, which currently doubles as a study space and event venue. In addition to replacing the floor’s windows,

new carpets will be installed.

“I think the provost and the librarians and student groups will have a conversation as to what is the best use of the 10th floor. The options are open, and we’ll have more conversation on that,” Barkwill said. “Once we do all the windows and replace the carpet then it’s just a matter of ordering the furniture for that use.”

Evelyn Mejia, an MBA graduate student, thinks cozier study spaces should be added to the 10th floor.

“I personally would say they should probably create more study rooms,” Mejia said. “I just feel like it doesn’t feel as comfortable as, like, say, the second floor of the library or even the basement floor.”

Barkwill said the plan is to first replace existing windows before improving the library’s exterior. Once those processes are complete, an LED light of

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Hofstra’s Axinn Library will be externally renovated for the first time in 60 years. Before now, the renovations to the structure have been limited to the interior. Joseph Barkwill, the vice president for facilities and operations at Hofstra, said that these renovations are overdue.

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Students express anxiety over increase in school shootings

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Hofstra Public Safety has been proactive in its response to gun violence and does a lot of emergency management work, such as active shooter threat preparation, response and recovery training and overall mitigation of violence.

“We’re constantly training,” said Geraldine Hart, associate vice president of public safety and community engagement. “We train our [public safety officers]. We had a two-day training in January where we did an active shooter tabletop drill, just going over a real life scenario, what that might look like and what they’re expected to do as far as a response.”

Hofstra also has a strong relationship with the Nassau County Police Department, and the department’s homeland security team plays a crucial role in Hofstra’s active shooter training.

Faculty members at Hofstra have also received some training.

“FBI behavioral analysis individuals have come onto campus

heavy blood loss is the “number one reason for fatalities during an active shoot[ing],” according to Hart.

Hart also said that Hofstra has several safety features already in place, such as classroom doors that lock from the inside, a central way to lock down campus and a robust video monitoring system on campus to follow an intruder if necessary.

Hart encourages students to download the Hofstra Safe app which notifies students of any emergency almost immediately.

If students wish to take action against gun violence, they can look into the March for Our Lives organization. The group, started after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, has helped pass over 250 laws across the U.S., including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, one of

other ways for students to get involved in gun violence prevention such as creating a local chapter of March for Our Lives and reaching out to legislators by phone or email.

“Find whatever skill set you have, whether it’s graphic design or public speaking – whatever it is that you’re passionate

and talked to our faculty and staff about indicators of violent behavior,” Hart said.

Public Safety officers will also go through “Stop The Bleed” training – where officers will be trained on how to stop a victim from bleeding out – in April for the second time this year. Hofstra is currently in the process of installing tourniquet kits around campus because

the biggest gun violence prevention packages ever passed, according to Mikah RectorBrooks, press associate for March for Our Lives.

March for Our Lives hosts many rallies and walk-outs across the country throughout the year.

While these rallies may not always be located near Hofstra, Rector-Brooks said there are

about – to push that movement for gun violence prevention forward,” Rector-Brooks said. For more information or to get involved with March for Our Lives, text ACT to 954-954.

“[March for Our Lives], started after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018, has helped pass over 250 laws across the U.S., including the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, one of the biggest gun violence prevention packages ever passed.”

Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd. sells firearms on Hempstead Turnpike near Hofstra’s campus.

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Hofstra’s logo will be installed near the top of the building.

The construction schedule will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The library will remain open, but the 10th floor will not be in operation.

Barkwill said that windows will be installed in study rooms on a floor-byfloor basis to limit noise and other possible inconveniences to one floor.

In addition, some library staff might have to temporarily vacate their work spaces while new windows are being installed, according to Barkwill. He added that he and his team will work with library

Axinn Library to be renovated

employees on this matter. While the focus in the coming months will be on the Axinn Library, Barkwill and his colleagues have started thinking

would create a sense of uniformity.

“We’re looking at this as a three-phase project,” Barkwill said. “The library and the Unis-

vice president for engineering construction and central utilities, believes that – in addition to the library’s structural improvement needs – a makeover would

the campus from any direction, so we thought it really needed the attention because of where it is,” Leddy said.

Barkwill is optimistic that the renovation will have a lasting impact.

“From a maintenance standpoint, it was required. We have to maintain our structures,” he said.

On March 31, at 8:33 a.m., the fire alarm in Vander Poel Hall was activated due to hair care products. The fire alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated. PS, the Plant Department and the Uniondale Fire Department responded to the location. The situation was corrected, and the fire alarm was reset.

On April 2, at 11 a.m., PS responded to North Campus

about making similar renovations to the Unispan and student center. He believes that renovations to all three structures

pan and the student center were constructed at the same time in the same materials.”

Richard Leddy, the assistant

remind people of the building’s importance to Hofstra.

“It’s a very prominent building when you’re approaching

Public Safety Briefs

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on a call that there were two people driving a motorcycle in a reckless manner. The driver and passenger were both identified as HU students. Both students were issued referrals to CS for their actions.

On April 6, at 2:26 a.m., the fire alarm in Estabrook Hall was activated due to water flow issues. The fire alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated. PS, the Plant Department and the Uniondale Fire Department responded to the location. The situation was corrected, and the fire alarm was reset.

On April 6, at 2:26 a.m., PS responded to Estabrook Hall on a report of an activated fire alarm. Two HU students were issued referrals to CS for failing

to evacuate the building in a timely manner.

On April 7, at 8:13 a.m., while on routine patrol, PS discovered graffiti on the dumpster in the parking lot by Gittleson Hall. The Plant Department was notified.

“It’s been 60 years since this building was built, and we really haven’t touched the exterior to this degree. And hopefully after we’re done, it’ll be another 60 years.”

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“It’s been 60 years since this building was built, and we really haven’t touched the exterior to this degree. And hopefully after we’re done, it’ll be another 60 years.”

By Savith Collure STAFF WRITER

My car rolled up to Emily’s house at 1 p.m. on a Saturday. Shooting her a text that I was there, I grabbed the roses from the backseat and got out of the car, leaning with my back against the car door and waiting for her to come outside. She stepped out backward, nudging her dog, Sonny, gently back into the house and closing it behind her.

She turned around and smiled wide – like a kid in a candy store. She said “hi” as I opened the door for her, and she took the flowers under her arm. I said “hi” back as I smiled and closed the door. I slipped back into the car and started driving while we chatted casually about Sonny’s antics. As I pulled onto I-495 heading east, I thought for a second about the first couple seconds that always slow down when I see Emily. Slipping back into the present moment at the reference of a TikTok she saw about Stevie Nicks, we set out for Sag Harbor.

Spring 2020 was a weird time to start dating. Our relationship

Personal essay: Chasing sunsets

happened, so Emily and I didn’t get to spend much time together beforehand. A week off from school turned into almost two and a half years for me; I didn’t return full time to my degree until this spring.

We tried to keep up with remote dates over Zoom when COVID-19 started, but they were a tiny bit miserable; we just didn’t know when lockdown would end. We spent the majority of our time on the phone together. Once the initial lockdowns ended, Emily and I started seeing each other outside of campus. I had spent the last six or so years on Long Island, and she was raised here.

As an easy date, we wanted to see the sunset from every spot on the island we could think of. Everything was basically closed because of the pandemic, but this felt like it fit the rules while also being different every time. It’s something we had talked about during lockdown since we both got to see the same sky every day. It was comforting.

I yawned lazily and locked the car as we walked over to Sag Piz

year to be going out to Sag Harbor. As one of my favorite places out east, the town always seemed quaint and cozy in the fall. Plus, all the summer birds had usually hit the road by this time, leaving the streets empty for locals and pretenders like us.

I’m not sure why we ate twice; I had a picnic basket in the car for sunset. We walked around the shops for a bit after, looking at the boutique dresses and the other shops. Walking around Sag Harbor always made me feel like I had fallen into a classic romantic comedy film.

Em and I headed back to the car and started off to our final destination. A friend of a friend recommended a local dock for sunset, so we set up the picnic on the grass nearby. We sat for a few hours, talking about law school and our families. We talked about the Joji album and argued on whether grape candy was a good flavor.

It felt like we talked about everything and nothing at the same time. After the last rays passed the dock, we put everything back

songs on a playlist, I noticed Emily had fallen asleep on my sweater. I looked over for a split second and then back at the road, with the streetlights beginning to

turn on. Like clockwork for the past three years, Emily always falls asleep on the way home. It’s always been comforting.

“As an easy date, we wanted to see the sunset from every spot on the island we could think of. Everything was basically closed because of the pandemic, but this felt like it fit the rules while also being different every time. It’s something we had talked about during lockdown since we both got to see the same sky every day. It was comforting.”

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By Ethan Albin OPINION EDITOR

On a busy Easter weekend, it was hard to find a brunch spot with open reservations. However, Small Batch, located at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, proved to be an exceptional find. I came to find this place after desperately perusing OpenTable for available reservations, and as soon as I saw Small Batch’s ambiance I knew this spot would be more than serviceable.

As a college student looking to spend a substantial amount of

Chron Critiques: Small Batch

money, Small Batch proved to be a fantastic choice. Ordering beverages, an appetizer and two entrees felt reasonable as all came out in ample time and in fantastic quality.

The service was acceptable, nothing exceptional, but for Easter brunch I found it to be a bit lackluster. While the restaurant was bustling, the server could have given more attention to our table.

When it came to drinks, I stuck with water while my friend decided to try out the lemonade. It lacked the tartness that often

comes with lemonade, but still had the lemony sweetness we crave.

As an appetizer, my friend and I started off with the whipped ricotta toast. The toast came topped with dandelion greens, toasted hazelnuts and truffle-infused honey. It was divine, so creamy and complex as the greens cut through the richness of the ricotta.

For our entrees, I ordered the baked eggs, which came served in a skillet surrounded by oven roasted tomatoes, parmesan cheese and two slices of toasted sourdough. The dish was very rich and the eggs and the tomatoes combined to make this amazing stew-like consistency. The sourdough was toasted to perfection, it had a crunch but was not too toasted.

My friend got the pan seared cod served with brussel sprouts, apple butter and bacon crumbles. The cod was exceptional, so flavorful and delicate, just the touch of a fork caused it to

By Zoe Casselman ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

I sit and stare at the light post before me.

The once sleek steel is scratched, The sheen is long gone

The sun having weathered and worn its color Beyond repair.

The bulb is dulled, Once shining on the sidewalk Like a spotlight, Now flickering, failingly florescent

Barely even showing Cracks in the concrete.

The plastic cover is cracked, The bugs confined inside Fall and fly from within, Finally free from many years

of chasing

flake off. The brussel sprouts and apple butter complimented each other as they intertwined sweetness and bitterness. The bacon crumbles added a great crunch to the dish and was a nice touch to finish it off.

My only regret from this meal is not ordering a second appe-

Poem: The lightpost

The light posts once bright light.

Though a gentleness still remains,

As the new spring leaves caress

This old lamp post, Nature not caring how weak Or weathered it may be.

The spiders have noticed The gradual, Yet natural, Dishevelment of this light, Having attached their long silky strands

From plastic to tree, A uniquely opportunistic ability

Given by this light post Directly in front of me.

tizer, as there are so many that sound fabulous. For example: the eggplant parmesan, the fried goat cheese and the monkey bread all look delectable, so I’d love to go back and try them.

Small Batch is located at 630 Old Country Road, Garden City, New York.

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“As a college student looking to spend a substantial amount of money, Small Batch proved to be a fantastic choice. Ordering beverages, an appetizer and two entrees felt reasonable as all came out in ample time and in fantastic quality.”

Ethan Albin / The Hofstra Chronicle

Photo courtesy of Celso A. Torres Pirron / Unsplash

M AN ON THE U NISPAN

What are you most excited about for the warm weather?

By Zoe Casselman and Julian Rocha ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR AND FEATURES EDITOR

O verheard @ h O fstra

“I am asexual, I need garlic bread.”

“Being able to go outside with just a sweatshirt on.”

- Lauren Tocci, sophomore

“My brain is broken and full of holes, like a colander.”

“Grrrr, who’s gonna bark with me?”

“Miss gurl, your butt looks so big today.”

“I see the Easter Bunny has been paying attention to my blemishes.”

“I’m excited for the Earth to be alive again, for the flowers to bloom and the trees to be green again. That’s what makes me happy.”

- Lauren Carola, junior

“If you’re going to be a bitch, at least be pretty.”

“Drunk for Jesus ... He will have risen and so will my tolerance!”

“I don’t like hippos. They bother me.”

“It’s hard being gay sometimes because I can’t do anything.”

“Maybe going out without a jacket –that’s nice.”

- Melina Lazarou, sophomore

“Alright, narc-a-soarus rex.”

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Chron Cooks ft. Makenzie Hurt: Creamy Spicy Tomato Tortellini

By Makenzie Hurt ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR

After a long day of classes and a busy week, there was nothing I wanted more than a nice hearty dish of pasta full of cheese and vegetables. This recipe is reminiscent of the classic vodka sauce, but even better. With cheese-filled tortellini, spicy pepper flakes, tender chicken and a thick tomato sauce, this is the perfect comfort meal that warms you up inside and out. If you really want to spice it up, add even more pepper flakes.

Ingredients:

1 family-sized bag of Bruitoni four cheese tortellini

1 pound of boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

2 tablespoons of butter

1 tablespoon of jarred minced garlic

1 teaspoon of dried basil

1 teaspoon of dried oregano

1 teaspoon of dried chili flakes or more for an extra spicy dish

14 ounce can of diced tomatoes

1 cup of fresh spinach

½ cup of cream

½ cup of chicken broth

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups of shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Season your chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Cut into small pieces, and heat a pan with olive oil on medium heat.

3. Add chicken to the pan, and cook until brown on both sides. Boil water for tortellini in the meantime.

4. In a large pan (I used a wok), heat a splash of olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, thyme and chili flakes, and cook for one minute.

5. Add diced tomatoes, cream and chicken.

6. Once tortellini is done cooking, strain but save one cup of pasta water and add to sauce.

7. Add tortellini and mix. If the sauce needs thickening, add a bit of cornstarch.

8. Stir in spinach and cheese.

Chron Cooks ft. Zoe Casselman: Stovetop Peppered Green Beans

By Zoe Casselman ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Feel like eating a vegetable, but don’t feel like being super healthy about it? I have the perfect recipe. At home, this is one of my favorite easy and comforting dishes to make when I’m hungry and don’t have a lot of energy. With only four ingredients, you can create the perfect serving of green beans.

Ingredients:

A bag of green beans

Unsalted butter

Salt

Ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Cut off the ends of the green beans, then cut into segments about a finger long.

2. Melt a few pats of butter in a pan on medium-high heat.

3. When the butter is melted and just beginning to bubble, dump in your green beans and stir.

4. Coat beans in butter, then add salt and pepper.

5. Stir occasionally, and make sure the green beans are properly coated in the salt-and-pepper butter.

6. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the green beans are slightly soft.

7. Put into a bowl and enjoy!

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Annual Eid Bazaar back at Hofstra

The annual Eid Bazaar Long Island opened its doors on Saturday, April 8, in HofUSA. People from across Long Island came to shop in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr, the celebration which marks the end of Ramadan and falls on Friday, April 21, this year. Vendors at the market showed off their wares, which included tunics, salwar kameez and intricate jewelry. The bazaar will be open Sunday, April 16, Friday, April 21, and Sunday, May 14, for those looking to attend.

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Photos by Emma Fabilli / The Hofstra Chronicle

Arts And EntErtAinmEnt

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Quick Hits boygenius’ ‘the record’ is an indie lesson in love

By Nell Stultz COPY CHIEF

Nearly five years after the release of their self-titled EP, the indie-rock supergroup boygenius’ debut album “the record” was released on Friday, March 31, to overwhelmingly positive reviews from websites such as Metacritic, NME, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork.

The group – composed of individual artists Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus – announced their return to making music together in January, and three months later, “the record” is a rightly-lauded, delightful release that celebrates the power of the supergroup.

Baker, Bridgers and Dacus are all incredible artists in their own right who only grow more powerful when they come together. While certain tracks showcase one artist’s personal style –“Satanist” exemplifies Baker’s love for guitar riffs, Bridger’s haunting vocals are the feature on “Revolution 0” and “True Blue” sounds like it could have been on Dacus’ last album – “the record”

never suffers from feeling too much like one artist in particular. Instead, it’s the best parts of all three.

The album opens with “Without You Without Them,” an a cappella ditty sung by the trio and led by Dacus that serves as a thesis statement for the entire album. “I want to hear your story / And be a part of it,” they sing. “Who would I be without you, without them?” The central message of choosing to be in someone’s life and wanting them to choose to be in your own is continued throughout “the record,” which grapples with love, past relationships and the anxieties of baring your soul to another. “Without You Without Them” also takes the group from their past work into the present, as the harmonies are reminiscent of “Ketchum, ID,” the closing track on the “boygenius” EP.

The songs following the first track lead listeners into the rest of the album with an aforementioned taste of each of the member’s individual musical styles. “$20,” “Emily I’m Sorry” and “True Blue” were released

as singles when the album was first announced and are undoubtedly some of the strongest songs on the record (along with the group-led “Not Strong Enough,” also released as a single in early March).

Following the singles, strong points include “Leonard Cohen,” a charming, perfectly-short track about the eponymous poet, “We’re In Love,” a heart-wrenching ballad from Dacus that pleads for acceptance from loved ones who have already given it, and “Anti-Curse,” a story of the time Baker nearly drowned at the beach but felt at peace being with her friends. Not one song in particular brings the album down – each track on “the record” is so satisfying that it’s almost underwhelming to not have one to dislike.

The members of boygenius have said they’re happiest making music together; in a Rolling Stone article released when the album was announced, Bridgers described the band’s formation as not being “like” falling in love but as falling in love itself. The album gives lis-

teners a glimpse into the creative links and relationships between Baker, Bridgers and Dacus, and this chemistry ties the album together when a lack of cohesion could threaten to derail it.

There’s a tonal whiplash between songs like “We’re In Love” and “Anti-Curse,” though the rest tend to run together in a way that feels more smooth and deliberate. The love shown in their music culminates in the final track, “Letter To An Old Poet,” another callback to their EP which recreates the chorus of “Me & My Dog.” Instead of wanting to be emaciated, as they sing in the EP track, boygenius wants to be happy: a slightly more hopeful ending and wish for the future.

“The record” is available for digital or physical purchase or streaming.

In a perfect world, boygenius won’t wait another five years to release new music – “the record” proves the group creates beautiful music when they are together.

Hail to the king, baby: Looking back on ‘Evil Dead’

By Michael Gaborno

SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

It’s 1981. The audience is packed into a small, dark movie theater. The smell of fresh popcorn permeates the air as the projector gently whirs in the back. Little did the patrons know, Sam Raimi’s infamous and diabolical “The Evil Dead” would test even the most extreme limits of gore hounds and horror fans. Despite its modest production and ambitions, it quickly amassed a massive cult following and spawned one of the most iconic and beloved franchises in cinematic history.

The original is notable for its humble beginnings. Starting as a proof-of-concept short, it premiered at Campbell’s childhood theater and made its way to the Cannes Film Festival. “The Evil Dead” is a masterful onslaught of chaos with a blend of high-energy gore and gallows humor. The practical effects by Tom Sullivan are simultaneously charming

and terrifying. The introductions of Bruce Campbell’s loveable Ash Williams and the relentless Deadites were unforgettable and laid the groundwork for all the madness to come.

The 1987 sequel, “Evil Dead II,” was conceived to revive the careers of Raimi, producer Robert Tapert and Campbell. It sees Raimi double down on his kinetic visuals and Campbell give himself over to the film’s lunacy. Everything is ramped up from the original; tiny holes in the wall launch geysers of blood, among other examples. There’s more comedy than horror, which may be hard to swallow, but the gags are creative, icky and hilarious, and the shocks are still effective. Fans loved it, with many deeming it superior to the original.

The third film, “Army of Darkness,” is radically different from the first two. For this specific film, Universal Pictures mandated cuts to make it a PG-13 rating instead of the

NC-17/R ratings of its predecessors, and it’s the least horrororiented of the franchise. Apart from one early scene, Raimi foregoes close-quarters terror for a fantastical action comedy.

The goofiness and slapstick are drastically more prominent, and it never reaches the heights of horror of the first two, but the film is still a blast thanks to Raimi and Campbell. Reactions were more mixed and it wasn’t a big theatrical success, but it was still well-liked overall and gained a large audience on home video.

After about 20 years in development hell, the Deadites made a ferocious comeback in 2013 with Fede Alvarez’s “Evil Dead.” Featuring a new cast and serving as a remake, reboot and continuation all in one grueling package, it is the meanest and most nihilistic of the films. This extra emphasis on visceral terror and beautifully disgusting effects (including 70,000 gallons of fake blood) makes it a triumphant revival. It became the franchise’s

biggest success in one weekend and finished with nearly $100 million worldwide. It accumulated a respectable fanbase and is considered one of the best horror remakes.

Nearly five years after the series finale of “Ash” and over ten years since the reboot, the future of “Evil Dead” still looks bright. A new standalone entry, “Evil Dead Rise,” possesses theaters Friday, April 21, and if early reactions from the South by Southwest Festival are any indication, fans are in for another brutal treat.

It’s easy to see why this franchise is one of the greatest contributions to horror. It delivers the wildest, nastiest and bloodiest thrill rides audiences could find. For novices, the films should be appealing as long as the viewer has a strong stomach and warped sense of humor, and those who get on board will be guaranteed to find the franchise, as Ash would put it, “groovy.”

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After six years, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have broken up.

Netflix’s “Sex/Life” has been canceled after two seasons.

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey got engaged on Sunday, April 2.

Emmy Rossum welcomed her second child with husband Sam Esmail on Wednesday, April 5.

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“Cruel Intentions” is getting a TV adaption on Prime Video.

By Lara Rydesky SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Whether you’ve seen the ads for Chris Pine’s latest movie or you just have a really nerdy friend, you’ve probably heard the name “Dungeons and Dragons” floating around recently. Over the past few years, D&D has exploded in popularity around the world thanks to D&D themed media and the COVID-19 pandemic, but also because it’s a good game.

Many fans consider 2020 to be one of D&D’s most popular years in the game’s almost 50-year history, with revenue up 35% compared to 2019, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

“I think it’s gotten popular a lot more since the pandemic, because people were shut inside and they didn’t know what to do,” said Avery Stenstrom, a freshman and avid D&D fan since middle school. “D&D has a great way of bringing people together, and you can do it online over Zoom.”

Since the end of quarantine, new D&D players have sought out ways to play the game in

What’s the big D&Deal?

person. Benjamin Cohen, president of Hofstra’s Tabletop Gamers Club, has been playing D&D for around five years and plans on bringing that experience to Hofstra.

“The club itself has been here since 2017; I became president this last spring,” Cohen said. “One of the initiatives I wanted to make this year was to have a presence with D&D.”

And the demand for it was high. Last semester, Cohen ran a game with eight or nine players. He chuckled, saying, “I would never suggest that.”

Now, just a few months later, multiple groups meet every Thursday night at HofTop, picking up their stories where they left off the previous week.

Unlike other board games, there’s no winning in D&D. Tabletop role-playing games like D&D develop a plot from session to session in what’s called a campaign. Each player builds a character who they embody during gameplay, which can be a little strange for new players.

“I was nervous because it’s kind

of like acting. I don’t really do drama or anything like that,” said Matthew Carlinsky, a computer science major who’s been playing D&D for a few years. “Sometimes people like to do voices and stuff, and it’s good fun, but I remember when I was first starting I was like, ‘Gimme a second.’”

He’s since warmed up to the idea though, proudly donning a plague doctor costume which he wears as part of his character.

The character immersion aspect has translated to actual play shows, where D&D groups record their game sessions and upload them online for viewers.

These shows have convinced even more people to try out D&D. One of these people is Theo Bazin, who first played D&D as a child but found it too complicated to enjoy.

“I was just like, ‘I hate D&D; I’m never doing this again,’ and then I found a show called ‘Dimension 20,’” he said, “and I just saw what D&D had the potential to be.”

Now, Bazin runs a campaign at HofTop and encourages everyone

to give D&D a try.

“This should be the least gatekept thing in the world,” he said. “It is the best and everyone should try it once, because you’re either gonna hate it or you’re gonna never wanna stop.”

“Dimension 20,” which was first uploaded to YouTube in 2018, and “Critical Role,” from 2015, are two of the most popular actual play shows, and they have played a large role in D&D’s current popularity among teens and college students. In fact, Stenstrom and Cohen both cited actual play shows as part of their introduction to D&D.

Fans of “Dimension 20” and “Critical Role” might be excited to learn that Hofstra is getting its very own actual play show but with a twist. Rowan Hladik, a senior TV & film production major, is producing the pilot episode of their original show “Rolling with the Punches,” which will feature actual play intercut with filmed segments.

“It’s almost like a film challenge. I’m giving our DM, Steve Wood, a very short campaign

that they’re going to run, and it’s completely improv,” Hladik said. “And then we have to deal with what actually happens, write a script about it, and go film it.”

“Rolling with the Punches’’ marks a middle ground between actual play and a typical, fully immersive story. Hladik thinks this format could be more appealing for people who are intimidated by D&D’s many rules.

“I think it will be easier for a lot of people because now they’re not focusing on ‘what does initiative mean?’ They’re just seeing what’s happening, and they’re just digesting the story,” they said.

Through this show, Hladik hopes to show more people that D&D is not just for nerds – it’s for everyone.

“Rolling with the Punches” is set for release sometime in May. Those looking to learn more about D&D before then can drop by HofTop from 6-10 p.m. on Thursdays in the Student Center.

Linkin Park’s ‘Meteora’ still impacts music twenty years later

By Kat Salmon ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

In 2003, Linkin Park knew they had to live up to their previous releases that dominated the charts. Fan were anxiously awaiting the nu metal band’s new music. Would it live up to “Hybrid Theory,” their iconic debut? They had to wait and listen for when the album would be released on March 25, 2003.

It is safe to say that “Meteora” did not disappoint. From start to finish, the album has absolutely no skippable songs. “Breaking the Habit” and “Numb” are the biggest songs to chart, with “Numb” getting a remix featuring Jay-Z.

“Somewhere I Belong,” “Easier to Run” and “From the Inside” are also worth listening to as the combination of Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda’s vocals are phenomenal.

In 2023, the band announced that they would be releasing

a compilation of albums and unreleased music in a box set of 89 songs called “Meteora 20” to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of “Meteora.” A release with that many songs is huge news from the band, as they have not released much music since lead singer Bennington’s death in 2017. To say fans were excited is an understatement.

“Meteora 20” made its way to fans’ ears on Friday, April 7. It cannot be listened to in one sitting, but it is worth your time. The songs that resonate the most are the unreleased songs and demos because they bring out a side of the band fans have never really had the chance to experience. The live

songs transport listeners as if they were actually there at the concert, something that can be hard for live albums to achieve.

“Lost” was released as this edition’s first single and is one of the best songs the band has created. It

was a previously unreleased song and it features Bennington’s vocals, something fans have missed. The lyrics are just as relevant today because the song is about feeling lost.

It is truly amazing that a band that was thought to only have a few hit songs would still be culturally relevant 23 years since their debut album was released.

Linkin Park still has original fans who were old enough to remember when the band was just getting started, along with a whole new generation of fans, thanks to their older fanbase exposing younger people to this

amazing band.

The early 2000s would not be the same if there was no Linkin Park. The world would be a boring place if you could not scream the lyrics of “Numb” at the top of your lungs while in the car. Linkin Park defined a whole generation, and they will continue to impact newer generations as the years progress.

“Meteora 20” can be streamed digitally on music platforms or purchased physically as a boxset. You do not want to miss out on listening to this album as it is some of the band’s best work. Here’s to hoping they release more anniversary editions of their other albums.

The band’s final release with Bennington was titled ‘One More Light.’

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By Frankie DiCalogero ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

The two-night extravaganza known as WrestleMania 39, took place on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The first night was the main event, a tag team match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship between The Usos and the team of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. On night two, Roman Reigns defended the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes in the main event for the night.

WrestleMania 39 was truly a tale of two completely different shows. Night one was fantastic, to say the least. While the first match of the night, pitting Austin Theory – defending the WWE United States Championship –against John Cena, was “okay” at best, the rest of the card delivered in more ways than one.

The men’s WrestleMania Showcase fatal four-way tag team match was entertaining from start

By Nell Stultz COPY CHIEF

WrestleMania 39: A tale of two shows

to finish, with high flying moves and all the wrestlers involved showing up on the greatest stage of them all. In the next match, Seth Rollins faced Logan Paul in a highly competitive and entertaining contest – to no one’s surprise. The match also had a special guest appearance by social media star KSI.

Afterward, a six-woman tag team match got underway and, while the match wasn’t on the level of most of the other events throughout the weekend, it was still a solid contest overall. The next match of night one saw Rey Mysterio defeat his son Dominik Mysterio in a story-driven match that had the crowd red-hot from start to finish.

Taking place next – arguably the match of the entire weekend – was Charlotte Flair defending the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley. This match was awesome. The crowd, despite being somewhat quiet in the beginning of the match, immediately turned hot and were heavy behind Ripley

throughout. The crowd got what they wanted as Ripley became the new Smackdown women’s champion.

The next match was an impromptu one between WrestleMania host The Miz and Pat McAfee. Thankfully, the match was short, though it was still a fun way to try and get the crowd calmed down before the main event. That main event was the aforementioned Undisputed Tag Team Championship, and that match was incredible. All four men brought it, as Owens and Zayn became the new tag team champions among a chorus of cheers and applause from the crowd.

On the other hand, night two was a mess. Brock Lesnar faced Omos in a five-minute match that saw Lesnar pick up the 400-pound competitor for the win. The following match was the Women’s WrestleMania Showcase fatal four-way match. This match was, to put it nicely, not good, very messy and botchy. It was slow, too-obviously choreographed and had a crowd that was

justifiably flat for the match. Thankfully, the triple threat match between GUNTHER, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus for the WWE Intercontinental Championship was sensational. The match was physical, with each competitor sporting brutal beatings and wounds to their chest after the match. GUNTHER, the incumbent champion, retained his title.

The only other good match on the night two card was the WWE Raw Women’s Championship between Bianca Belair and Asuka. The two talented superstars delivered in a rock-solid match that implemented technical wrestling abilities and showed off both of their pure strengths in the ring. Belair eclipsed 365 days as champion with the victory.

The Miz once again held another open challenge, this time accepted by a returning Shane McMahon. When the bell rang, McMahon instantly went down with an injury, grabbing his leg. It was later revealed that McMahon suffered a torn quad. Snoop

Dogg, the other WrestleMania host, seemingly improvised a match with The Miz, pinning him for the victory in a quick but painful segment.

The penultimate match of the night was a Hell in a Cell match between Edge and Finn Balor, which while good, was impacted by an injury by Balor. Edge went on to win the match.

In the second night’s main event, Reigns successfully defended his title in the Undisputed Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes. The match was great up until the very end, when due to interference, Reigns retained the title. Leading up to the match, Reigns was sitting at 945 days as champion, the longest title run in the modern era of WWE. Outrage poured out onto every social media platform, though WWE CCO, Triple H, defended the decision to have Reigns retain. In a post-WrestleMania press conference he said, “The story never ends in WWE; this is just the start of the next chapter.”

‘Trigun Stampede’ is a Trigun triumph

Rollicking, dramatic and full of action, the anime “TRIGUN STAMPEDE” wrapped up its first season on March 25. Based on the manga “Trigun” and “Trigun Maximum” by Yasuhiro Nightow, the show was created by the Japanese animation studio Orange, also known for “Beastars,” and follows an adventurous, clumsy and surprisingly pacifist gunslinger named Vash the Stampede who’s doing his best to help the remains of humanity stranded on a desert planet called Noman’s Land.

While it starts off as a somewhat goofy space Western show that offers a fun but not-too-serious time, “TRIGUN STAMPEDE” quickly grows into an emotionallyresonating tale that deals with themes of family, humanity’s defining characteristics, the value of life and what it means to be a monster.

Vash is joined on his journeys by Meryl Stryfe, a newbie journalist who’s determined to get a good story about him, Meryl’s coworker and reluctant mentor Roberto and the grouchy undertaker and mysterious bodyguard Wolfwood. Vash, along with his brother Naï, are artificially created life forms known as “plants,” which generate water and power for the humans on Noman’s Land, and they are the only ones of their kind who look like humans and can act independently. Naï wants to destroy humanity for its exploitation of plants, while Vash wants to help it survive in the hostile environment; the brothers’ grievances grow over the course of the season to culminate in an epic finale showdown which neither truly wins.

“STAMPEDE” isn’t the first

adaptation of the 16 volumes of Nightow’s work – a “Trigun” anime was also released in 1998 after the publication of the original series and as “Trigun Maximum” was beginning to be published. While this show is well regarded, the limitations of it finishing before a fraction of the story was even complete means there’s never truly been a full adaptation until now.

“STAMPEDE” isn’t a perfect

replica, however, and Orange has instead built upon the original series to craft something new. The show plays around with the timelines of “Trigun Maximum” to create a narratively satisfying first season and set up for season two, which is primed to deal with the bulk of the original series. The love Orange has for its inspiration is clear regardless of the reworks: lines pulled straight from the manga are recontextualized and given new meaning in the show, and there are other Easter eggs that simply show how much they know and respect the original story. Major changes made to the story seem to emphasize the original themes rather than detract from them, or they give women more agency and personality than they were originally granted.

Orange’s signature style is the use of 3D animation, occasionally derided within the traditionally2D world of anime as looking clunky or cheap, and they defy the

stereotypes of the art form with “STAMPEDE,” which is smooth and polished. The entire show is gorgeously animated, but Orange’s strengths with the style come out in the action sequences and fight scenes, which are dynamic, weighty and just plain cool. The writing creates a compelling plotline that easily transitions from the silly moments of the first episode to the serious emotional beats of the finale, aided by phenomenal voice acting and a beautiful original soundtrack by Tatsuya Kato. “TRIGUN STAMPEDE” masterfully grapples with what it means to cherish life above all else, what it takes to survive in an often-deadly world and what the value is of protecting others at the cost of your own humanity. The show is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll, with an English dub available on the latter service.

The series has a 93% approval rating with Google users.

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The issue stemmed from the band aiming to charge $18 per ticket with a $1.80 fee; Ticketmaster, however, was used to charging double, or even triple, that amount. The band then attempted to only play at venues that did not use Ticketmaster but soon learned that these venues were often non-traditional, like the University of Montana, so they ultimately gave up in 1998 and resorted to using Ticketmaster once more. Although Ticketmaster remained unpunished, this complaint sparked a discussion about ticket pricing in the concert industry.

Ticketmaster’s price gouging has only worsened since then, as they use dynamic pricing, which alters ticket pricing ac-

By Savith Collure

Ticketmaster must be stopped

cording to demand. So, the more people who want the ticket or are waiting in line to buy one, the higher the price of that ticket will be. This tactic was shown very prominently during Bruce Springsteen’s 2022 tour, in which, according to NPR, some of the tickets were upward of thousands of dollars each.

While tickets were on sale for her Eras Tour earlier this year, Taylor Swift fans faced Ticketmaster pricing and purchasing complications as well. During the presale, Ticketmaster’s system was overwhelmed by demand. On top of bots flooding the site to buy tickets for resale, fans waited hours for a chance to buy a ticket, prices were steep and some customers – even after finally being able to purchase a ticket – did not receive one.

“The high fees, site disruptions and cancellations that customers experienced shows how Ticketmaster’s dominant market position means the company does not face any pressure to continually innovate and improve,” commented Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar on the fiasco. And according to BBC, Taylor Swift herself said it was “excruciating” to watch fans struggling to get tickets, as she had been assured Ticketmaster could handle the demand.

Months later, Ticketmaster apologized for the “terrible consumer experience,” but based on their continued conduct when selling tickets, they were not and are not sorry.

In early March, The Cure announced they were going on tour, pledging to make tickets as

low as $20 to remain affordable for fans. Despite this, according to CBS, after fans added up the costs of Ticketmaster’s facility charges, service and order processing fees, many tickets were going for double their base price, the fees alone being equally as expensive as the tickets. Frontman of The Cure Robert Smith tweeted that he was “sickened” by the price gouging, claiming that the artist has no way to limit fees, which dispels Ticketmaster’s claim that the artist chooses every aspect of the price.

Ultimately, Ticketmaster, according to another tweet from Smith, “agreed with us that many of the fees being charged were unduly high,” and that as “a gesture of goodwill,” a refund of $10 would be offered

to buyers with a “verified fan account.”

Ticketmaster forces artists and fans alike to go through them for the majority of concerts, only increasing their power. Ticketmaster’s continued monopoly sets a dangerous precedent for the live music industry. It is unclear whether Ticketmaster will ever have to change their ridiculous ways, but hopefully, as public outrage grows and more artists speak up, Ticketmaster will finally, after decades, be forced to listen.

Pro: The argument for banning TikTok

I love social media. There’s a sense of euphoria from postvalidation that just feels good. Social media has also evolved past memes into also a medium for art and content creation. Tidbits of information and content constantly break boundaries in creativity and thought. Seeing people getting more involved in political discussions made social media feel like a local coffee shop. This doesn’t exclude TikTok either, most of my favorite content has come from the app.

Initially, I liked posting on TikTok, using features like transitions to add intrigue to my videos. I liked knowing that sometimes other people felt the same way; it felt like a globally connected sense of community.

I didn’t start disliking TikTok overnight. It was more like a gradual realization that beneath the surface of the app, it was a little rotted inside. There’s something scary about unspoken intentions.

Unease with social media

isn’t uncommon. After the National Security Agency (NSA) program PRISM was exposed in 2012, data safety and security skyrocketed to the forefront of political discussion. For those unfamiliar, the program allowed the NSA to track our data and communications from companies like Facebook, Apple and Google.

Additionally, the spread of misinformation can be prevalent on social media, as was the case during the lead-up to the 2016 election. “Fake news” became a household phrase regardless of if it was being hurled at the left or the right. And it was undeniably true: In 2017 Mark Zuckerberg admitted that 126 million Americans were exposed to Russianbacked politically-oriented fake news stories.

To put that into a little context, the U.S. Election Project found that only 139 million Americans voted in the 2016 elections. It doesn’t matter whether they voted based on the story they saw. When an

individual sees content, they internalize the information subconsciously. In 2021, The Journal of Consumer Marketing found that “people prefer to receive and share relevant content, even if it is fake.”

TikTok has been the latest social media platform in the hot seat, with CEO Shou Zi Chew appearing in front of Congress just last month. The U.S. government itself banned TikTok on government devices earlier this March, citing cybersecurity and data privacy fears. Over 30 other countries have imposed bans on TikTok usage as well. This time, the discussion was concerning TikTok’s parent company ByteDance and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party for data usage.

A congressional hearing tends to be a long arduous process that sometimes spans days; it’s quite often a chess match of words and logical circles. The entire point is to better understand a topic of concern. In this case, it was TikTok’s

relationship with the Chinese government and the spread of misinformation.

Now, as we saw with Facebook, misinformation is so common on social media that it’s not fair to frame TikTok as the sole contributor. In my opinion, the argument for banning TikTok on grounds of misinformation is a moot point. At that point shouldn’t we ban other social media too? What concerns me is how our data is used through TikTok by a foreign government.

The majority of social media Americans use is American owned. Facebook is incorporated in the United States. Twitter is incorporated in the United States. Reddit is incorporated in the United States. TikTok is not, but 150 million Americans use the app. We don’t know how foreign entities choose to use our data.

Last December, ByteDance announced that they had fired four employees for using TikTok data to track down an anonymous source from

BuzzFeed and The Financial Times. Isn’t that at least a little concerning?

When I signed up for TikTok, I agreed to its privacy settings. I didn’t know, so I didn’t care. I said TikTok had permission to track my eye movement, location and search history. I allowed TikTok to tailor videos to my interests and recommend videos on topics I like. The issue was, I never really clarified how my information gets used. I didn’t realize that misinformation could be targeted at me, or that it could influence my decisions.

Do you know the feeling when you believe someone as they lie to your face? Afterward, it feels kind of gross because you fell for it. I don’t like feeling used.

The views and opinions expressed in the Opinion section are those of the authors. They are not an endorsement of the views of The Chronicle or its staff. The Chronicle does not discriminate based on the opinions of the authors.

Zoe Casselman is a sophomore English literature major and journalism minor. She is the assistant features editor and can be found on Instagram @zoekca.

Savith Collure is an economics and public policy major. You can find him @savithcollure on Instagram.

Chron Crossword: Spring Holidays Across

1. A topping made of fruits, nuts, and wine served during Passover Seder

3. Unleavened bread eaten during the Passover Seder

4. The Sunday preceding Easter

9. A method of capital punishment in which one is tied or nailed to a wooden cross

10. A common symbol of Easter, also a popular breakfast food

11. Observing Catholics abstain from eating meat on all Fridays during ___

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2. A book that retells the story of the exodus, from which the Seder is conducted

3. A common brand of wine and matzah consumed throughout Passover

5. In Catholicism, ____ died for the sins of humanity

6. Easter's fluffy mascot

7. A hidden piece of Matzah taken away during the Seder to be eaten afterwards

8. Cut of beef commonly served at Passover, can also be found in Texas barbecue

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Hofstra’s new vaccine policy is hypocritical

By Antonia Moffa

On Monday, March 27, Hofstra University president Susan Poser sent an email to the Hofstra community about a change in the university’s COVID-19 vaccine protocol. According to the email, moving forward, Hofstra will no longer require “students, faculty or staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.”

As someone whose always done their best to uphold the health standards of the university and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this announcement felt like a slap in the face as I graduate this spring.

I remember the excitement of getting my first two shots at the physical education building on campus. I remember making sure to always wear a mask in public (even when others didn’t follow the university’s masking requirements). I remember how empty and lifeless it was at

Hofstra during the height of the pandemic when my only social interaction was during Zoom meetings.

Why would Hofstra throw out a policy that so clearly ensures the health of its community and has allowed us to engage in inperson activities again?

It’s hypocritical, especially because the university requires proof of vaccination against other diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella and meningitis in order to attend. Vaccines have long been accepted as a necessary step that individuals must take to protect the health of a widespread community; what makes the COVID-19 vaccine different?

In her email, Poser cites low case numbers in the area and predictions of “a continued decline” from healthcare experts. She’s correct: according to the New York State Department of Health, there were only

792 positive tests out of almost 50,000 tests taken statewide on Sunday, April 2, and in Nassau County, a mere 2.5% of those tested were positive in the prior week. Obviously, these numbers are encouraging, almost miraculous, when compared to the number of cases even just at Hofstra during peak waves of the pandemic.

However, much of this decline, especially in severe cases and deaths, can be attributed to robust vaccination campaigns.

The CDC estimated that as of January, those vaccinated with at least a primary series of any COVID-19 vaccine had a 7.9 times lower chance of dying from the virus. Additionally, this CDC data showed that nationwide reported cases among unvaccinated individuals are higher than among their vaccinated counterparts.

I understand and respect that other COVID-19-related man-

dates, like masking, quarantine requirements, social distancing and remote options for classes have needed to be relaxed to return the community to “normal.” However, after all of the experiences I missed out on because of COVID-19 during my college career, all of the fear of being infected and having to isolate in Hofstra’s quarantine housing and all of the constant testing, it feels absurd that the university can’t uphold a simple vaccine requirement for members of the community.

It’s wonderful that students who’ve just enrolled will be provided with a traditional college experience. I’m happy and grateful that I will have an inperson graduation ceremony that my family can attend, something that many classes before me weren’t able to have.

Still, the university’s removal of the vaccine requirement is counterintuitive, as this is the

very policy that has allowed our community to return to in-person social activities. The email’s statement that the university still “strongly encourage[s] all members of our community to stay up to date on vaccines” now rings particularly hollow.

Poser’s rationale for removing an easy, effective method for reducing severe COVID-19 infection is short-sighted and flippant after the collective trauma we have experienced throughout the pandemic. The World Health Organization estimates that almost 7 million people have died from COVID-19 worldwide – if vaccine requirements continue to be removed at institutions like Hofstra, did they die in vain?

Con: Banning TikTok is an infringement of free speech

By Frankie DiCalogero

With over 1 billion active users worldwide, the world’s most-used app is in serious jeopardy of being taken away from millions of Americans. The discourse over banning TikTok has been ongoing ever since the Trump administration took notice. The former president ordered the Chineseowned app to be sold to an American-owned company or take the risk of banning TikTok transactions. The concern amongst the government centered around TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, which was rumored to be taking United States users’ data and reporting it back to Chinese operations.

There are many reasons why banning the platform is unnecessary in today’s climate, especially when issues such as gun control, abortion and mental health aren’t being properly addressed. Banning TikTok isn’t the best course of action, due to the hypocrisy being spurted out by Republican

politicians and even Democrats who have reversed their stances from wanting the platform to stick around to now wanting it to be removed entirely.

Americans hear talk all the time about how certain issues may impact our First Amendment rights. Well, isn’t this an example of the government acting against millions of Americans’ freedom of speech?

TikTok is an avenue for people to communicate with one another, build their platforms up and even support their families or communities.The hypocrisy doesn’t end there.

In 2021, an article from The Washington Post highlighted just how big of a problem Facebook has become, writing, “Facebook has become too big to escape. We’re rightly becoming more skeptical of Big Tech monopolies, and that should include the sheer volume of data they collect.”

Facebook provides its business partners with tracking software they embed in apps, websites and loyalty programs,

and all of that combined is a danger to users of the app and even non-users of Facebook. It doesn’t end there, as Facebook does what TikTok has been accused of doing – taking data and matching it up with your account so that the user gets the most personalized version of the app possible.

After searching for something in a browser you often just happen to see Facebook advertisements hyping up those very same searches; that’s an issue and downright creepy. Don’t forget that Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook, testified in front of Congress in 2018 about data sharing concerns and Facebook’s potential involvement in the 2016 presidential election. And here we are, with no discussion being had about whether Facebook should be banned in the United States. Hypocrisy runs wild in the government.

The idea of banning TikTok also highlights whether this is even being done because of the government’s “concerns”

about the app or if there is an alternate reason. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew faced questioning from congressional lawmakers earlier this month, and to say the hearing was laughable would be an understatement.

Not only did the line of questioning not make sense, as most of the lawmakers are above 50 years old and don’t understand how the internet works, but the hearing also was filled with xenophobic remarks. The relationship between China and the United States has long been filled with accusations and hatred for years now, with tensions primarily heating up during the Trump administration.

Chew was called a “weapon of the Chinese Communist Party” and “the spy in Americans’ pockets.” Not only that, but lawmakers continued to get the CEO’s name wrong as well as assume his nationality to be Chinese, despite Chew being Singaporean.

POLITCO’s Rebecca Kern agreed with the claims of

xenophobic remarks, saying, “They brought him in to yell at him and show they’re strong on China.”

The banning of TikTok is simply a ploy to get back at China. And whilst there is justification in investigating TikTok – simply due to the questionable nature of every single social media platform – we must notice the cloudy judgements being made by our politicians.

Despite TikTok implementing technical and organizational barriers that will keep U.S. data safe from unauthorized access, the app is in contention of being wiped out of America. Not only does the banning of TikTok have support from the Biden administration, but bans have already gone underway with at least 32 states enacting restrictions on state government agencies, employees and contractors using the app on government-issued devices.

Antonia Moffa is a senior political science and global studies double major with a minor in women’s studies. She is a copy chief for The Chronicle.

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Hofstra spoils strong day from bullpen, shutout by Rutgers

By Dylan Brett STAFF WRITER

Tuesday, April 4, as the Pride dropped a 5-0 decision to the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights at Bainton Field in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Hofstra now holds a 1-9 record against non-conference opponents on the road this season, with six such games remaining on their schedule. The Pride’s overall record fell to 10-17 with the loss, while the Scarlet Knights improved to 15-13 overall and 14-11 out of conference with the win.

Ten arms as the Scarlet Knights handed the Pride their second shutout loss of the season.

Kaenzig held the Scarlet Knight offense to just two runs over the first seven innings of play.

Despite a valiant effort from their pitching staff, the Hofstra University baseball team’s nonconference woes continued on

After a productive series at the plate against Stony Brook University, the Hofstra hitters struggled with the jump to Big

Junior lefthander Justin Sinibaldi allowed just five baserunners over five scoreless innings on an efficient 59 pitches. The Rutgers bullpen didn’t make things much easier on the Pride, striking out five hitters over four scoreless frames to complete the shutout. Hofstra was able to create several opportunities with runners on base but grounded into four double plays, killing each rally.

Despite the loss, freshman sensation Dylan Palmer once again proved to be a bright spot for the offense, extending his hitting streak to 11 consecutive games. The Hofstra leadoff man is now batting .400 with 14 runs batted in thus far.

As a result of that Stony Brook series, the Pride entered Tuesday’s contest with an exhausted pitching staff and had to opt for a bullpen game. Despite the lack of available arms, the trio of Penn Sealey, John Mikolaicyk and Steven

However, Rutgers’s offense jumped on the Pride early, scratching runs across in the second and third innings with RBI singles from Chris Brito and Evan Sleight. Despite being held to just eight hits, the Rutgers lineup worked productive at-bats and made the Hofstra staff work overtime by drawing eight walks.

Hofstra arms threw a whopping 146 pitches compared to 101 from the Scarlet Knights. The contest saw nine different Scarlet Knights reach base with five different hitters driving in

The Pride will resume their Colonial Athletic Association schedule on Friday, April 7, as they travel south for a weekend series with the College of Charleston Cougars. That trip will be followed up with a return to non-conference play, as the St. John’s University Red Storm will visit Hempstead on Tuesday, April 11.

Women’s lacrosse losing skid extended to six

By Michelle Rabinovich SPORTS EDITOR

the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, on Saturday, April 8, at James M. Shuart Stadium. The team’s record now falls to 3-10 overall and 0-4 in conference play.

point today, which was really nice to see.”

of goals in the non-releasable, so we have to play smarter.”

we just couldn’t get enough possessions.”

The

“Obviously a really tough loss,” said Hofstra head coach Shannon Smith. “We didn’t perform well in clearing today or on draws. The changing points in this game was that we couldn’t win enough possessions to get the ball on offense; when we got the ball, we were scoring; we just didn’t get enough.”

This loss comes despite senior Taylor Mennella’s hat trick to open the first period, sending the Pride into the second period up 3-1.

“She was dodging hard, and she was finishing her shots,” Smith said. “She was on

The team presented even strength on both sides of the field, with Luchianna Cardello’s eighth start in net this weekend. She had a career-high 14 saves.

“[Cardello] is an outstanding goalie,” Smith said. “She doesn’t let her highs get too high and her lows get too low; she’s very in the middle and did a really, really great job for us in the cage.”

The Pride was up 5-3 over the Blue Hens going into halftime. Delaware got second wind when a Hofstra player got a twominute non-releasable penalty, opening the door for a 6-0 run from the Blue Hens in just under six minutes.

“Our fast start in the first half didn’t result in a fast start in the second half, which is what we normally do,” Smith said. “We had that yellow card that was backbreaking to us in the third quarter, where they scored a lot

The team didn’t lose hope until the game clock expired, though. While Hofstra went into the fourth quarter down 10-6, the team made it a two-goal game with 5:03 left when Kerry Walser scored.

“We’ve been down like this before,” Smith said. “We’ve seen this before, and I thought we worked hard, but like I said,

The team will take a trip to North Carolina in search of their first conference win against the Elon University Phoenix on Saturday, April 15. Draw control is set for noon.

Hofstra women’s lacrosse team was handed a close 13-10 loss, this time at the hands of

The Pride is losing by 1.6 goals per game in their last six games.

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Hofstra is 3-3 all time against the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights.

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Hofstra loses series to Towson, falls in CAA standings

By Nick Mongiovi STAFF WRITER

inning, Hofstra struck back in the next half inning when freshman Alanna Morse turned on a pitch and drove it to left field for her first career home run, putting the Pride ahead 2-1.

“When they punch, we punch back,” said Hofstra head coach Adrienne Clark. “When they have quality at-bats, we work to get quality at-bats and continue to compete from start to finish.”

with three RBIs.

The Hofstra University softball team lost 8-6 to the Towson University Tigers on Saturday, April 8, at Bill Edwards Stadium. Towson took the series two games to one, dropping the Pride’s record in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) to 7-5 and 14-22 overall.

It was a back-and-forth affair as both teams were working hard at the plate. After Towson pushed across the game’s first run in the top of the second

The rally continued as Towson starter Maddie Gardner issued back-to-back walks to Gianna Iaquinto and Kayla Wilson before Kasey Collins ripped a double to left to bring in another run. Gardner lasted just 1.2 innings for the Tigers, surrendering three runs, two earned, while striking out one and allowing two free passes.

Alanna Morse kept up her production in the third inning with an RBI single to make it 4-1 for Hofstra. She finished the afternoon 3-4 at the plate

The Tigers got their bats swinging when Elizabeth Yoskowitz and Briana Ramirez hit a pair of singles with one out in the top of the fourth inning, setting up runners on first and second. Soon enough, Towson was right back in the game after Mackenzie Lake cleared the bases with another single, cutting the Pride’s lead down to one before she scored on a game-tying double off the bat of Madyson Peters.

The Tigers kept it going in the fifth inning and took a 6-4 lead as Addie Ferguson and Ally Hickman hit back-to-back homers off of Hofstra starter Julia Apsel, who finished her outing giving up six runs, all earned, with two walks and one punch out in 4.1 innings of work.

That lead didn’t hold as Towson began to struggle defensively. After Angelina Ioppolo led off the bottom of the fifth with a triple, she

scored when Kristin Toland couldn’t handle a ball off the bat of Brianna Morse. Another Towson error set up runners on the corners with nobody out, but the Pride could only manage to tie the game.

That was all for Hofstra’s offense and their hopes of winning as Towson tacked on two more runs in the top of the seventh off of reliever Nikki Mullin.

The series loss is Hofstra’s second straight in conference as the Pride has now fallen

back to fifth place in the CAA standings after leading the pack just two weeks ago. With Villanova University coming to Hempstead on Thursday, April 13, Clark spoke about what the team can do to get back on track.

“If we can continue to show up every day the way we did today, I think that’s all we’re looking for and asking [the team for],” Clark said. “We have to just come out and compete from the minute we start to the minute we end.”

Pride avoids series sweep with narrow victory over Cougars

By Aaron Diaz STAFF WRITER

Charleston Cougars. The Pride gave the ball to Brad Camarda, looking for at least one win in the series. Camarda did not disappoint and worked around the Cougars’ lineup, allowing 11 hits with only four runs in 6.2 innings of work. Camarda’s record improved to 3-1 on the season.

at the top of the fourth inning when Anthony D’Onofrio singled to the pitcher and then stole second to put himself in scoring position with one out. Bailey belted a single into right field, sending D’Onofrio home to score the first run of the game.

In the final game of a three-game set, the Hofstra University baseball team slugged their way to a onerun victory, 5-4, on Sunday, April 9, against the College of

On the offensive side, the bats of first baseman Zach Bailey and catcher Kevin Bruggeman cleaned their way through the Cougars’ pitching with three hits apiece and four RBIs for Bailey in the win.

Cole Mathis took the loss after dominating on the offensive side in the previous two games.

Although he allowed fewer hits, the Pride created opportunities to score with five runs on nine hits during his 4.2 innings pitched.

The action got underway

The Hofstra bats remained the same in the fifth inning, quickly roping two singles to put men on the corners. A Santino Rosso walk loaded the bases for a Ryan Morash single to left field, putting another run on the board, 2-0. With the bases still loaded, Bailey ripped a double just inside the foul line to the wall to clean the bases and extend the lead to 5-0.

Charleston joined in on the offensive fun in the bottom half of the fifth with three backto-back singles that put one run across in a 5-1 game. Cam Dean caught the Pride sleeping and stole home, adding another run. A sacrifice fly from JT Marr scored Ben Hamacher, cutting their once 5-0 deficit to 5-3.

In the seventh inning, the Cougars tried to tie the game with a two-out rally on a Marr double and a Luke Wood single, scoring Marr for a 5-4 score. Charleston failed to put more aboard, however, ending the inning on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Trotter Harlan.

With a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Hofstra went to Michael O’Hanlon to close the game out. O’Hanlon quickly struck out Mathis for the first out. He then let up a single and a walk, putting two

men on base with one out. O’Hanlon bounced back with a turnaround strikeout of Trotter and a lineout to center field that was caught for the final out. O’Hanlon picked up his fifth save of the season.

This win propelled Hofstra to an 11-19 record overall and 6-9 record in conference play. The Pride will see a quick turnaround with their next matchup at University Field against the St. John’s University Red Storm on Tuesday, April 11, at 3 p.m.

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Hofstra softball has fallen to fourth place in the CAA standings.

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The victory was Hofstra’s first on the road since March 26.

By Josh Sager STAFF WRITER

Sour senior sendoff for men’s lacrosse

in the locker room, at practice. I had them write [on] a piece of tape and put it on their shoe. My number was 371, because I added all the seniors’ numbers up, and that was the number I wrote on my person because I wanted to coach my hardest for them.”

The Pride drops down to 3-8 overall on the season and is now 1-3 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. Towson improves to 3-7 on the season overall, with a CAA record of 2-2.

Senior Day celebrations were not enough to lead the Hofstra Pride men’s lacrosse team to victory, as they were defeated at the hands of the Towson University Tigers 10-8 at James M. Shuart Stadium on Saturday, April 8.

“I had each player write down one senior’s number that they were going to play for today,” said Hofstra head coach Seth Tierney. “A guy that did something for him, off the field,

“Really, really disappointing,” Tierney said. “I thought we started out as clean as we possibly could. We threw them a curveball by starting out in zone. Things were clicking offensively, but we just couldn’t sustain it. It was like playing our twin brother out there in quarters one, two and three.”

Hofstra got off to a hot start early, scoring four goals inside the first six minutes and 55

seconds of the game.

Senior Dalton Seesz scored the first goal on the Pride’s first possession. Three minutes and one second later, Matt Elder scored his first goal of the day, picking up a rebounded shot and putting it past Tigers’ goalkeeper Evan Long. Just under two minutes later, Sam Lutfi took a pass from Rory Jones and ripped a shot into the back of the net. Fellow senior Ryan Sheridan finished this hot start for Hofstra by knifing his way through multiple defenders and then rocketing one into the goal.

After the Tigers called a timeout, things took a turn. Within a span of three minutes and 11 seconds, Towson saw goals from Joaquin Villagomez and Kyle Berkeley and two from Mikey Weisshaar, tying the game 4-4.

Nine seconds into the second period, Josh Webber took a shot that got past Hofstra goalkeeper Mac Gates. Elder tied the game

with his second goal of the game on a feed from Sheridan to tie the score at five goals apiece, where it would stay going into the halftime break.

The Tigers pounced right at the faceoff to open the second half. Five seconds into the third quarter, Ryan Schrier sniped a shot past Gates to give Towson a 6-5 lead.

Not much happened until the 8:29 mark when Gerard Kane got his sixteenth goal of the season on a pass from Griffin Turner. The Pride then took the lead four minutes later when John Recher scored after a oneman effort.

The lead didn’t last long as Villagomez scored his second goal of the on the man-up advantage after a tripping penalty by Pride senior Danny Ochs.

The Tigers continued their trend of scoring early to start periods. 39 seconds into the final quarter, Schrier scored his

second of the game on a feed from Villagomez. Down 8-7, Turner took a shot on the wing unassisted to score the Pride’s final goal of the game.

The winning goal came from Schrier just a bit after the sevenminute mark in the final period, tallying his third of the game. Webber scored his second goal unassisted with eight seconds left on the clock.

Hofstra’s next appearance on the field will be on the road against the Drexel University Dragons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, April 15. Draw control is set for 11 a.m.

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Luchianna Cardello stepping into her shot-stopping spot

stuff and how everyone’s like a family.”

Smith saw Cardello’s talent early on and recruited her as soon as possible, and those choices are proving to be a quality investment on Smith’s part.

the college level required some time to get used to. Smith also credits Cardello’s older sister Sophia as someone who helped teach the younger player.

who came before her.

By Marisa Dambach STAFF WRITER

Luchianna Cardello stepped on the lacrosse field for the very first time in fourth grade, and the rest is history. Now a freshman at Hofstra, she has been named the starting goalie.

Cardello grew up in Massapequa, New York, and started playing lacrosse on a P.A.L. team, a little league team that was part of the Long Island Lacrosse League. After playing as an attacker for a short amount of time, she decided to follow her older sister Sophia and change to the opposite side of the field.

“I started off as an attacker for like a month or two,” Cardello said. “Then my older sister Sophia was a goalie, so I like to copy what she did.”

She played at the Long Island Top Guns, a club lacrosse team, from fifth grade until her senior year of high school. In hindsight, Cardello thinks that the experience of club lacrosse is what gave her the callouses needed for collegiate lacrosse.

“I got to experience all different types of players from everywhere, playing other teams, so it definitely expanded my horizons,” she said.

During her time in high school, Cardello was named All-County in 2021 and 2022, and her team also won three Nassau County Championships.

“[The team and I] were all great friends, so being

able to win stuff together was an awesome feeling,” Cardello said. “[Winning the championships] made me progress ability-wise and has taught me to stay humble while winning and never get too

“I think that she would be able to make some pointblank saves at critical points of the game and was able to cut down her angles very well and make a lot of saves,” Smith said. “You get some of the best teams in the country that she was playing against, and she played on an outstanding club program and team for her age group. They were very good.” Smith also talked about

“I think she learned a lot from her sister, watching her and asking questions,” Smith said.

The coaching staff was undecided on what they were going to do regarding goalies coming into the season. Luckily for Cardello, her hard work in the offseason paid off before coaches had to choose their starting goalie.

“[Cardello] worked very hard in the winter and put a lot of time and effort in with conditioning, exploding to the ball, hand and eye quickness,”

“I think she’s very lucky, she has some great leaders in front of her. With the defense and Jackie Gatti down there and then Brynn Hepting, as well as Trinity Reed, the kids do a really great job at leading,” Smith said. “I think she brings a loose personality, but she can also be super competitive and locked in, so I think that’s also good there’s a balance there. I think it’s important to have that as a freshman.”

After being ready on the bench for the first four games of the season, Smith and her coaching staff decided to declare Cardello the starter. Since then, she has started the last eight games for the team.

“It’s definitely an honor,” she said. “I was super excited and ready to get onto the field. I knew I was ready for it.”

The coaches also had to consider graduate student Jess Smith, who started the previous four years and at the beginning of this year. Shannon Smith did mention that if Cardello did not play this year, she would have been redshirted and still have had the chance to play for four years.

high, never get too low and to focus on my game plan.”

Two of her coaches, Megan Zimmer and Tiana Parrella, were Hofstra graduates themselves.

“They’re both great coaches,” Cardello said. “The fact they went to Hofstra gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling and inspired me even more to want to come here.”

One of the factors that aided in Cardello’s college choice was the distance from home. Many of her current teammates come from her hometown of Massapequa, and they all said positive things, especially about the familial culture of the team. Another deciding factor stemmed from the opportunity of being coached by Shannon Smith.

“Hofstra has a great culture,” she said. “I have people from my town on the team, and I’ve only heard them say positive

Cardello’s ability to be calm and composed.

“[She] doesn’t let her highs get too high or her lows get too low; stays right in the middle; calm, cool and collected,” Smith said. “You need those characteristics as a goalie in the cage to be able to reset yourself after a goal goes in or after a big save to stay locked in and focused.”

Knowing people from her hometown allowed Cardello to settle in easily. Her sister’s best friend, Kate Fiola, is on the current team, which helped the freshman goalie become comfortable.

“[Knowing people] definitely made me comfortable coming in,” she said. “Everyone was very welcoming.”

Smith stated that the coaching staff knew Cardello was a very good goalie coming into the team but transitioning to

Smith said. “[The coaches] evaluate every position; the best players are going to play, and she was able to fill that role.”

While filling the goalkeeping role for the Pride, she remains true to herself while learning how to be a leader from those

“Obviously a tough decision,” Shannon Smith said. “[Cardello] was starting to outplay at practice and was making a lot of saves, and we just decided to make the change, a decision that she’s very well deserving of.” Cardello says that she just wants to play her best lacrosse and have fun doing it.

Cardello has made 252 saves so far this season.

Photo courtesy of Evan Bernstein / Hofstra Athletics

“Hofstra has a great culture. I have people from my town on the team, and I’ve only heard them say positive stuff and how everyone’s like a family.”

Cardello made a career-high 14 saves versus Delaware on Saturday, April 8.

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SPORTS

Trey Rogers looks back on remarkable career with Pride

By Olivia Hillestad STAFF WRITER

It would take a while to list every award that Trey Rogers has received in his five years at Hofstra University. As a star member of the wrestling team and a pre-medical biochemistry major, Rogers has shown ambition like no one else.

Rogers almost didn’t choose Hofstra – when he was in the recruitment process, he had everything colleges wanted: a good high school record and high grades. Along with his acceptance to Hofstra, he was accepted to multiple Ivy League schools and Stanford University. Knowing he wanted to go to medical school later, the Ivy League universities were out due to their tuition price, leaving just Stanford and Hofstra.

“[Rogers’] dad told me, ‘Dennis, we liked you the best,’” said Hofstra head coach Dennis Papadatos. “He said, ‘I want you to know that me and his mother told him he should go to Stanford, but he wants to go to Hofstra.’”

In his first year, Rogers planned to redshirt, but a spot at the 184-pound weight class opened, and he stepped up. He amassed an 18-20 overall record that first year, which is uncommon for a true freshman.

It was a tough learning curve, as some of the lowest points in Rogers’ career also

happened in his first year. He vividly recalled one day when the team competed against American University and the United States Naval Academy and he lost both of his matches.

“I was cutting weight, and it was like, ‘What am I doing here? I’ve got a test tomorrow,’” Rogers said.

Balancing school and wrestling was a challenge Rogers faced every week, but finding time away from it all was the most valuable lesson he learned in his first year.

“My freshman year, I was way too locked into school and wrestling; it just wore me out too much,” Rogers said. “I remember a Friday night where I was in the library working on [chemistry]; I didn’t need to be there.”

Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships twice in his third and fifth year.

He called his first qualification “anticlimactic,” with his opponent at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championships injury defaulting, qualifying Rogers automatically with his fifth place finish.

This year, Rogers found himself in the same place in the bracket, needing a fifth place win to qualify. In contrast to his junior year’s qualification, this year felt like he had the

2021 Junior World Freestyle Wrestling Champion Braxton Amos was also a high point in his career.

Often tasked with combating Rogers’ overthinking and “analysis paralysis,” as the coach calls it, Papadatos knows

excited when I put the singlet on. It was kind of special to be a part of the Hofstra wrestling team.”

Being a team captain was one of Rogers’ goals when he came to Hofstra, and the chance finally came in his last two years when he was chosen by his teammates. The title of captain was another motivator for Rogers.

“Whenever I want to cut corners, I remember that I don’t want that culture for our team, and being team captain, I kind of create that culture,” Rogers said.

That same love and dedication translates to his pre-med studies.

Rogers moved up to 197 pounds for his next four years, amassing a career total of 78 wins and 48 losses. He qualified for the National

weight of Hofstra wrestling on his shoulders since his teammates failed to qualify.

“It was good; it was really fun,” Rogers said. “It was kind of tough because Zach [Knighton-Ward] was looking to have a good year and didn’t have the tournament he wanted, and right before my match, Jacob [Ferreira] lost the match to qualify, which was really upsetting. With that match – not to say Hofstra wrestling was on me, but I was Hofstra wrestling at that time.”

Besides qualifying for the championships twice, Rogers’ win against the University of Wisconsin Madison’s nationally-ranked No. 16 and

Rogers well and believes he is leaving behind a strong legacy.

Rogers succeeded by keeping to a schedule. Sometimes Rogers’ classes and Rabinowitz Honors College commitments conflicted with practice. His coaches were flexible, though, knowing how much Rogers cared about his classwork.

Rogers credited his team and their culture with helping him from becoming overwhelmed. The team was also a big motivator for him in competition.

“I just love Hofstra,” Rogers said. “I was always excited when I saw the little lion head. It just kind of got me going for some reason. I was always

“I really like interacting with people, so being a doctor will allow me to chat with people and help people out,” Rogers said.

Rogers is once again choosing between universities, now for medical school, and is deciding between Hofstra and Dartmouth College. Whatever school he ultimately decides on, he says he has a lot of love and appreciation for Hofstra.

“Thank you to everyone,” Rogers said, “All the coaches I’ve had, Dennis, Jamie, Mauro. They were all very special. All my teammates really did a lot to push me and to make me better as a person, as a friend, as an athlete.”

Rogers compiled a 78-48 record during his five years at Hofstra.

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“I just love Hofstra. I was always excited when I saw the little lion head. It just kind of got me going for some reason. I was always excited when I put the singlet on. It was kind of special to be part of the Hofstra wrestling team.”

Rogers competed in the NCAA tournament in 2021 and 2023.

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Two-time CAA player of the year enters his name into the transfer portal after two seasons with Hofstra

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