The Hofstra Chronicle: April 14, 2015 Issue

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Tuesday April 14, 2015

KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935

Zarb Dean Socci to retire at end of semester Provost Berliner postpones sabbatical to fill the seat

By Lauren del Valle NEWS EDITOR

Provost Herman Berliner will take over for Dean Patrick Socci as the Dean of the Zarb School of Business in the coming 201516 academic year. Dean Socci announced his retirement to the administration before classes adjourned for spring break.

Berliner will lead the Zarb administration in conducting a national hiring search throughout the summer and fall 2015 semester.

Dr. Socci served as Dean since his appointment in 2010.

Socci could not be reached for comment.

The administrative position, however, is not unfamiliar territory for Berliner. Prior to becoming Provost, Dr. Berliner served as the Dean of the Zarb School of Business for eight years.

Previously, Provost Berliner announced his plans to take one year of sabbatical leave during the 2015-2016 school year in a letter to University President Stuart Rabinowitz in June 2014. Upon Rabinowitz’s most recent request, however, Berliner officially postponed this leave of absence.

“First of all I was not going

to say no to the president, and second, I have the experience and the background,” said Berliner.

Vice Dean George Papaioannou also recently announced that he will also be stepping down from his administrative duties. As his full-time teaching contract ends on August 31 of this year, he chose to renew neither his faculty nor administrative contracts, according to Papaioannou.

Dr. Papaioannou served as vice dean for three years since his appointment in August of 2012.

He began teaching finance and investment banking for Hofstra’s business school in 1982. Dr.

Papaioannou intends to continue teaching on a part-time basis in the finance department as he is needed.

Professor of Business Law and Chair of the Senate Executive Committee, Stuart Bass expressed the loss in the retirements of Socci and Papaioannou, but praised the competence of Provost Berliner.

“He’s looking to move on to bigger and better things,” said Bass. “I think it will be a good interim changeover. Dr. Berliner has the respect of virtually every faculty member. He is widely respected across the board. I think

he will bring a wealth of knowledge, not to mention his experience, while the search goes on.”

While Berliner was looking forward to taking the year off, he did not hesitate to assume the role.

“I’m still planning to [take sabbatical] a year from now, it’s just postponed for a year,” said Berliner. “I think the bottom line is that I’ve spent a lot of years at the University. I’m invested in the success of the University and whatever I can do to help, I’m prepared to do... This was not a difficult decision for me.”

Adminstrative confusion delays Clothesline Project display

By Lauren del Valle NEWS EDITOR

Shirts bearing discussions of sexual assault were hung from lines on either side of the path leading from the unispan to Hofstra Hall on the academic side of campus. But at 7 a.m., when the shirts were to be hung by Plant Department employees, no one came.

The leaders of the It Ends With Us movement sat in the lobby of the unispan waiting for a Plant Department worker to arrive to fulfill the work order issued for the Clothesline Project event after a six-week approval process. Plant Department Senior Associate of Event Management Martin Gonzalez confirmed the work date and time in an email on which five members of the Event Management administration were copied.

By chance, the Director of Event Management Neil Collins, one copied on the email, walked

by the student advocates and took it upon himself to resolve the situation. Director Mike King and Associate Director Paul Romano came to Collins’s aid. All three declined to comment. Ninety minutes later, four workers arrived with poles and zip ties. According to Vice President for Facilities and Operations Joseph Barkwill, the work order was not detailed regarding a set time or how the shirts were to be hung. The shirts were originally to be hung on the handrails, but this violates policy that maintains the public health necessity for the availability of the rails at all times.

“No one realized that students would be out there waiting, ready to go at 7 a.m. We still had some questions and we figured we had time in the morning to work it out,” said Barkwill. “There’s nothing sin-

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Lauren del Valle/The Chronicle Plant Department officials arrived just under an hour late to the hanging of t-shirts made as a part of the It Ends With Us Clothesline Project. The shirts are hung to raise awareness and give a voice to victims of sexual assault.

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SGA announces first two-ticket election

By Elyse Carmosino STAFF WRITER

Hofstra students Nicole Olsen and Whitney Shepherd met in front of the Student Center on Monday, April 13 to hold a press conference for what will be Hofstra’s first two-ticket election.

The press conference’s purpose was to give Hofstra students a chance to get to know the candidates whom hope to become their new SGA leaders next fall.

Alexandra Engelson, senior public relations major and Olsen and Shepherd’s campaign manager, said of her candidates, “They’re fun students. They’re just like every other college student, but they’re also students who want to make a difference at Hofstra.”

Olsen, junior political science and economics double major from Shrewsbury, Mass., and Shepherd, sophomore public

relations major from Atlanta, Ga., discussed the three platforms on which they have based their campaign.

“As candidates who have previously served on SGA’s cabinet, we are equipped with the skill set, knowledge and tools to help change Hofstra for the better.

Nicole and I stand before you with these platforms that are core of our campaign for future president and vice president of Hofstra Student Government,” Shepherd said.

Olsen went on to explain the three platforms in greater detail: “Our three platforms that we’re running on, and which we really believe in are to one: refresh the relationship SGA has with students, not only just clubs but also every student whether they live on campus or whether they’re off campus. Our second goal is to revive Hofstra’s school spirit,” said

Olsen. “A lot of people complain there is a lack of school spirit.

This year on SGA we have really been trying to push attendance at games and we’d like to continue that. We would also like to inspire students to be themselves, to do more and be better, and take a hold of all the resources Hofstra has to offer.”

The two also have a long list of initiatives they hope to bring to the school. These include: adding a Hofstra suggestion Kiosk in the student center, installing hydration stations at Colonial Square, building skateboard ramps for skateboarders on campus, creating a directory of off-campus delivery options for when [on-campus] latenight food options aren’t available, implementing sexual abuse and assault and bystander intervention programs, as well as building gender-neutral bathrooms.

Senior journalism major

Alexander Pineda said of the candidates, “I think Nicole and Whitney will make a great president and vice president because they seem to be very driven and focused. They know exactly what they want to do and how they want to do it. They have a goal of bringing more students in [to the campus community] so that everyone can have a say. This campus is for everyone, so everyone should have input in what goes on. Hopefully Whitney and Nicole will be able to make that happen.”

Engelson added, “A big part of their campaign is ‘Because You Matter’ and we’re really emphasizing the ‘you’ in it because we want every student to feel like they matter.”

A similar press conference for the other two candidates, Alyson Guarino and Damian Gallagher will take place on Wednesday.

T-shirts draw attention to sexual assault Continued from A1 ister happening or anything along those lines. Nothing was meant to make this more difficult for the students.”

“If the work orders aren’t detailed enough, we try not to send the crews out. It’s not your typical repair-my-dresser work order, it’s one where it has to go through a number of different approval processes, but it worked.

It may have taken a little effort to get there.”

The three Plant Deptartment administrators required It Ends With Us to cut down one shirt from the clothesline due to what a public safety officer deemed vulgar language. The Plant Department had chosen to leave the decision regarding the nature of the language to the Office of Student Affairs, according to Barkwill.

Passersby will see red and orange shirts symbolizing victims attacked for their sexual orientation. White and tan recall incidents of rape and sexual assault while green and yellow remember those who died from sexual violence.

Children’s clothing remembers child molestation and abuse, and

blue represents domestic violence. Grey and black represent political circumstances and verbal and emotional abuse, respectively.

It Ends With Us hosted a shirtdecorating event three weeks ago, where approximately 70 students shared their experiences with sexual assault on the T-shirts that were to be hung. Most participants were victims and survivors of sexual assault; others participated

in support of loved ones and the movement at large.

“It Ends With Us is extremely excited about the completion of the Clothesline Project,” said cofounder Taylor Wade. “It warms our hearts to know that survivors and supporters have had this outlet to express themselves and now these expressions can be seen by everyone at Hofstra. We would like to thank the Hofstra

Plant and Events Management departments for their hard work this morning and for helping us bring our vision to life despite the many obstacles that we faced. We would also like to thank members of MISPO, Residential Programs and Student Affairs for lending all the support they could.”

The display will remain hung until the end of the day on Friday.

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be considered fraudulent, misleading, libelous or offensive to the University community, The Chronicle or its advertisers may

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Appropriations changes met with frustration

By Michael Ortiz STAFF WRITER

Hofstra’s Student Government Association (SGA) is once again coming under the scrutiny of club leaders. Some leaders have voiced their discontent with the sign-up process for SGA appropriations, labeling it as ineffective.

The Appropriations Committee of SGA is the governing body that allocates money to clubs upon review of what the organizations claim to need. As it stands, the process for a club to receive funds from the committee may leave some feeling left out.

However, Damian Gallagher, sophomore political science major and chair of the committee, feels that process is quite effective.

“It’s streamlined and promotes the use of Collegiate Link, which is something that student government has been pushing in general,” said Gallagher.

Once a club is recognized by

SGA, they are entitled to request funds for events, equipment, transportation and other things that it needs to properly organize on campus. If they are recognized

by SGA, a club can sign-up for a weekly appropriations meeting online, where they can ask for funding.

The process of online sign-ups is difficult for some club leaders to manage.

Previously, a sign-up sheet was posted on the door of the SGA office at 9:00 a.m., which presented problems of its own. Often times these leaders couldn’t make it to the office so early to sign up.

Mikwaevonn Mills, senior English major and educational studies minor and president of Collegiate Women of Color, had this issue.

“My experience with SGA Appropriations in the past has been very unsuccessful. The old system of placing the appropriation sheet on the door at 9:00 a.m. never worked in my favor,” said Mills. “Club members would fill up

With between 15 and 25 clubs trying to sign-up per week, only the first five to sign up will be heard. This is done in an effort to spread the allocation of money throughout the semester, instead of all at once. For some, this means waking up early to try to sign up, only to find that the five spots were taken within a matter of seconds.

Jennifer Toledano, a senior community health major and president of Hofstra’s Organization of Latin Americans has felt that pressure. “… Although it is more comfortable to sign up from your dorm room rather than going to the office, it gets students irked because it’s like signing up for classes,” said Toledano. “You [are] competing with so many other

“You [are] competing with so many other clubs that have to be ready to sign up at the exact time, the system doesn’t always work in your favor.” the sheet by 9:01 most times.”

Although she feels that the new process is better than the previous, Mills does see some improvements to be made. “I find that the online system could benefit from adding an additional slot to the sign-up,” she suggested.

According to the mid-semester report, the appropriations committee has seen 33 different clubs.

clubs that have to be ready to sign up at the exact time, the system doesn’t always work in your favor.”

In an attempt to “beat the system,” some clubs have multiple people trying to sign up at the same time to ensure a spot for that club. Gallagher suggests that this isn’t much of an issue because, although many people submit the form within the first minute, “the system has a timestamp that runs into the seconds, so I might see 9:00:23 which would distinguish the first five to get in a submission compared to someone who submitted the form at 9:00:59.”

Those clubs that do this have been notified that the behavior is not appropriate. “Those who have had excessive people sign

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Cambridge debate talks race relations in U.S. justice system

By Amanda Valentovic STAFF WRITER

The Cambridge Union Society beat representatives from Hofstra at the Second Annual Cambridge Union Society Debates in a debate on racial discrimination’s relation to police shootings.

The debate, held on Wednesday, April 1 in Monroe Hall, was titled “House Believes that Police Shootings of AfricanAmericans Are Not About Racism.” This was the first of two debates hosted by the Hofstra Cultural Center, Departments of History and Rhetoric, and the Honors College.

Tim Squirrell and Ruby Holmes of the Cambridge Union Society, negated the argument, while Hofstra students Garrett Shum and Julia Metlay supported it.

Each of the four debaters had seven minutes to present their position. The audience voted their opinion via a text-messaging system before the debate began.

Shum opened the debate, arguing that there is not enough

evidence to support that police shootings are about racism.

“There aren’t statistics to back it up and there are other factors; racism is not the primary issue,” he said. Shum also pointed out in his speech that crime rates in specific areas are factors of police shootings.

Holmes combatted Shum’s position attributing racism to the judge and jury system. She also said that AfricanAmericans are more likely to be stopped and searched and that drug crime rates were much higher than among other racial groups.

“Race makes you more likely to be arrested and class is important, especially compounded with being AfricanAmerican,” Holmes said. She described the ways race is tied to which social class a person is in, and tied that back racism as the

motivation for police shootings with African-American targets.

Metlay used statistics showing violent crime versus other crimes to illustrate her points. She also

described what she believed to be a bigger problem in the police

force.

“Police protect and enforce the law,” said Metlay. “They don’t arrest someone with the intent to put them in prison longer than someone else... Seeing all civilians as an enemy is a bigger problem,” said Metlay.

Holmes’s debate partner Squirrell used recent examples to defend his side of the argument. “Police are shooting black people specifically,” he said. He described the shooting of African-Americans by police as the “product of subconscious racism,” meaning that even if they did not think of it that way, racism was still a motivating factor.

“African-Americans have no confidence in the police,” Squirrell said.

“And why would they?”

After both teams gave their rebuttals, a question and answer session was held where members of the audience could ask the

opinions of the debaters. Another vote was then held to determine the winner. Squirrell and Holmes won by a vote of 19-8, with one undecided voter.

“Both sides came in prepared on both sides,” said Dr. Tomeka Robinson, the director of forensics and a rhetoric professor at Hofstra. Each team had to be prepared to fight for both sides of the argument and they flipped a coin right before the event started to decide who would argue what.

“They both debated really well, and defended their sides,” said Robinson after the debate.

Metlay was not surprised about the outcome. “We knew what the question was going to be,” she said. “Fighting as the government, it’s hard to make the same impact because you have to check your privilege.” Metlay said had she been an audience member, she probably would not have voted for the side she argued. “But I would have wanted to show both sides,” she said.

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Club leaders upset over SGA appropration process changes SGA ELECTIONS SCHEDULE Continued from A3

April 17: Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates 12:00 p.m., outside the Student Center April 22: Town Hall-style debate 6:30 p.m., Student Center Atrium

ELECTIONS: APRIL 22 AND 23

7Bus suddenly discontinued

By Kaeli Van Cott SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The 7Bus service that allowed Hofstra students to ride into New York City was discontinued shortly after its launch.

The shuttle, which began on Oct. 6, cost $7 to $11 each way for a coach bus ride into New York City. 7Bus, a Long Islandbased commuter and charter bus company, had a limited daily service Monday through Friday, with one morning and evening run for Hofstra students. The buses stopped in Long Island, Queens and Manhattan. Their coach buses included free Wi-Fi, personal power outlets, a restroom on board and reclining leather seats with cup holders. Students had the ability to reserve their seats online and could pay cheaper fares if they booked early.

Although 7Bus has more features than the LIRR and other public transportation services, it did not last at Hofstra. Karla Schuster, Assistant Vice President

of Hofstra University Relations, said that 7Bus made the decision to terminate Hofstra’s 7Bus service “was a decision they had made based on a lack of ridership.”

Erica Mann, senior film major, used 7Bus twice at Hofstra and had a comfortable experience each time.

“I was never in a rush to get to the city so it was pretty convenient in that nature,” said Mann. “Both times never had a full bus, but it was pretty relaxing traveling from Long Island to Manhattan with comfy seats and Wi-Fi.” Mike Engle, law school student, had a different experience with 7Bus. In January, Engle made plans to spend the weekend in Washington, D.C. and intended to use the service to travel into Manhattan instead of parking his car in a garage overnight.

“Normally, I drive to Mineola train station, park in the garage, ride the train to my internship in NYC and then come home,” said

Engle.

According to Engle, he made a reservation five days in advance and on the day he was scheduled to use 7Bus, it never showed up.

“I wound up having to take a cab that morning, which really inconvenienced me,” said Engle.

According to Engle, 7Bus refunded the money used on his reservation and gave him booking codes for five free trips in the future. Despite 7Bus’s efforts, Engle is unsatisfied with their services. “Am I going to drive out to Melville just to use free transit to Manhattan? Probably not,” said Engle.

7Bus could not be reached for comments on the their collaboration with Hofstra. The 7Bus service was not affiliated with Hofstra’s transportation services.

up, they were warned that doing it again may result in losing a spot,” said Gallagher.

He explained that once a club actually makes it to the meeting, they have to then present their monetary proposal to the committee, and after answering the committee’s questions, the amount allocated will be subject to the decisions of the committee.

According to Gallagher, all appropriations decisions are linked with the policy series.

“We are very policy based.

If a club asks for $800 worth of T-shirts, the max they are going to get is $250, [which is the] policy per year,” said Gallagher. “Once we take care of the policy, we then look at club necessity, consistency with similar clubs or category archetypes, and so forth. The committee operates on consistency because it forms precedent that we then apply over and over.”

Mills sees the committee’s decision-making flawed as well.

“I have had events denied funding by appropriations because ‘it does not fit my club’s purpose.’

However, if the Appropriations Committee looked at the logistics, the overall outcome of the event, or even attended the event in question, I find that would make all the difference,” said Mills.

Selwyn Murray, senior political science major and treasurer of NAACP and Black Student Union, feels the same way. “…They say that [events] don’t fit our purpose but they never come to events so they don’t see how it fits,” said Murray.

Gallagher acknowledges that not every club’s needs can be met.

“We are trying our best to give clubs everything they need, but unfortunately, with limited funds and increasing number of clubs, a trade off will exist,” said Gallagher.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Michael Ortiz

On April 7 a student reported to PS that he was being harassed by a female student from March 3 to March 31. As a result, the female was issued a summons.

On April 8, PS found a Hofstra student and two non-students smoking marijuana in the Netherlands South parking lot. A marijuana cigarette was confiscated, the student was given a summons and the two non-students were banned from campus.

On April 10, Hofstra administrators in the law school reported that they had been receiving harassing messages from a male who identified himself only as “Edgar.” There were no specific threats made and police assistance was declined. An investigation is being conducted into this

matter.

A student reported on April 9, she left her laptop charger in a room in the law school. When the student returned to the room at 11 a.m. the following day, she discovered the charger was missing.

A search was conducted which proved negative.

Key PS- Public Safety

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Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff On the Unispan: Girl 1: I want to paint my nails pink.

Girl 2: What shade of pink?

Girl 1: Hm... kind of like a Pepto-Bismol pink.

In the Student Center: Guy: The Student Center always plays my jam.

In Breslin Hall: Girl: I want to be like Oprah and rule the world.

In the Student Center: Girl 1: How did Dizzy’s get my phone number and why are they calling me?

Girl 2: Hashtag VIP. Girl 1: Hashtag high roller.

In Roosevelt Hall: Guy 1: I like her, but I don’t want to marry her, you know?

Guy 2: No. Can we talk about something else?

In Lawrence Herbert Hall: Girl 1: I saw a traumatizing movie with the main vampire from Twilight. What’s the Twilight guy’s name? Something Pattinson?

Girl 2: Edward Pattinson!

Girl 1: What? Edward’s his name in Twilight!

In Colonial Square: Guy: I wish I was in Game of Thrones.

Actually, I’d probably be dead already...

In Cafe on the Quad: Guy: Three more weeks baby!

In Cafe on the Quad: Girl: I think I’m cool, and I think that’s all that matters.

On the Unispan: Girl: I told her I couldn’t hangout with her because I was sick, but I actually just wanted to finish Scandal on Netflix. Am I a bad friend?

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Coupon Corner:

Spring savings for warmer weather

By Amanda Valentovic STAFF WRITER

Now that spring is finally here, everyone is planning for summer.

Whether you’re working, going on vacation or just hanging out with family and friends, you will definitely want to save money.

Luckily, there are a lot of spring deals to look out for so it won’t be too hard to pinch pennies.

1. Winter Clearance Sales Spring and summer clothes are taking over the racks in most stores, but don’t forget to look through all of the winter items.

Even though buying winter clothes is probably the last thing you want to do, most of them will be on clearance and can be bought cheaply. Stores want to get rid of what is left over, so you can find a few bargains to pack away into the back of your closet and save them for when the temperature starts to drop again.

2. Car Washes Now that the snow has finally

stopped, many people want to wash the salt, sand and reminders of the cold off their cars. Many local mechanics, places like Jiffy Lube, and car washes have coupons for car washes and oil changes that will make your car look and run like new for the sunny weather.

3. Bathing Suits It’s not swimming season yet, but if you’re looking for a new bathing suit this year, start shopping now. Most clothing stores will start carrying them now, and they sell out fast; by June or July, there won’t be as many options. Since it is still early, bathing suits will also be cheaper than in the summer, so you’ll have extra money for fun.

One of the best ways to find bargains is to shop for items when they are out of season.

Now that the weather is warm, use the opportunity to get ready for the season coming up!

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Make up for that expensive spring break trip by couponing this season.

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Spring cleaning for your body:

Outdoor workouts that don’t feel like exercise

By Juliana Spano STAFF WRITER

As winter finally withers away, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Now you can finally perform your favorite outdoor workouts. Spend sometime sweating alongside spring flowers and get in shape for the summer!

Take advantage of the beachlined island this campus calls home. With Jones Beach only five minutes away, there are many coastal sports to kick up your calorie crunch. Try beach volleyball – it only requires two to four people and it will tone your legs and core. Sand is more difficult to move in, so you will end up burning even more calories than in regular volleyball without even realizing it.

If you can’t reach the beach,

try a court sport. Tennis is a great way to build your arms while working stubborn leg muscles because of the swift movements it requires. Playing competitive tennis is the equivalent of doing an aerobic workout.

It may still be too cold to go for an outdoor swim, but keep in mind that Hofstra has an indoor pool. You can swim some laps while dreaming about the summer vacation that is only a month

in a while and are looking for a casual way to get your heart pumping, then find a place where you have never been and go sightseeing. This can be anywhere from a brisk, hour-long walk to a weekend getaway.

Even if it is the park that is two towns over, the interesting new sight will nudge your mind from a redundant landscape.

Make sure to grab a bicycle when you get bored of walking.

Thirty minutes of bike riding will burn nearly twice as many calories as walking.

If you can get your hands on a kayak, that’s is a great way to enjoy the water as well as tone your sixpack. The turning motion of your torso will work on your oblique muscles.

Even grabbing a football or a Frisbee for a noncompetitive game of catch is a great way to

“Playing competitive tennis is the equivalent of doing an aerobic workout.” away. Even just 30 minutes of leisurely swimming will burn 200 calories for a 140-pound woman.

If you are really looking to torch off fat, laps will burn about 300 calories for the same weight.

If you have not played a sport

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Going to the beach is a great way to workout and have fun at the same time. be exposed to natural vitamins from the sun. Endorphins will be released even from minimal exercise, which will leave you feeling happier. The least amount

of effort will still provide a great workout, and after hours of enjoyment, you will find yourself feeling more fit for the summer.

Dorm Room Dish:

Go bananas for banana bread

By Gizem Yetim STAFF WRITER

Some college students starve themselves until the next possible time they can eat, and that’s not a good idea. Sometimes all we need is a snack on our way to class.

A lot of us buy snacks and fruit to eat later on whenever we get hungry, like bananas.

Unfortunately, many times when you buy a bunch of bananas, a few inedible, overripe ones are left over. Instead of throwing them out and wasting money, here’s a simple banana bread recipe that will help you put those bananas to use. This recipe is cheap, easy, healthy and sweet, making it the perfect breakfast, dessert or party dish!

Directions: 1. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, dump and mix together all the dry ingredients.

In the next few steps, you will prepare the remaining ingredients before adding them into the dry mixture.

3. In a small microwave-safe dish, melt the butter in the microwave by heating for 5-15 seconds, in five-second intervals.

4. Crack the eggs into a separate medium bowl and use a fork to beat the eggs well.

5. In another medium bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas into a near-liquid consistency.

6. Finally, add the butter, eggs, vanilla and mashed bananas into the large dry-ingredient bowl.

Mix well using a fork and your hands until all dry ingredients are absorbed and the batter reaches an even consistency.

7. Divide and pour the batter into two greased bread loaf pans.

8. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Test to see if it

is done using a toothpick. Poke it, and if the toothpick comes out doughy, it needs a few more minutes in the oven. If it comes out clean, the bread is finished baking.

9. Carefully remove it from the oven, let it cool and enjoy!

You can also put it into a Ziplock bag and bring it to class.

Enjoy this sweet delight, I know I always do!

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Ingredients:

-3 eggs -3/4 cup butter -2 cups flour -1 cup brown sugar -1 teaspoon vanilla -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon baking soda -3 to 4 overripe bananas

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Making banana bread is a great way to turn overripe bananas into a snack between classes.

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Man on the Unispan If you could add a class to Hofstra’s curriculum, what would it be?

By Brianna Ciniglio STAFF WRITER

“New England Sports History.”

Austin Woolman, Sophomore

“Sleep Science.”

Joseph Bellina, Sophomore

“Anything related to the history of rock music.”

Courtney Bieda, Sophomore

“Serious answer: A personal accounting finance class, like how to do taxes and live on your own. Not serious answer: The Department of Dance should have a twerk class.”

Julia Metlay, Freshman

“Netflix 101.”

Danielle Miklas, Sophomore

“A board game class.”

Justin Usis, Freshman

Background Photo Courtesy of Amanda Benizzi

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Celebrate spring fashion with some carnival inspiration

By Jasmine Spaulding SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

“Mardi Gras,” “Fastelavn,” “Kanaval,” “Junkanoo,” “Crop Over” and “Bacchanal,” are terms from around the world for the annual festival commonly known as “Carnival.”

Carnival is a public celebration – usually within a five-day span – where participants of all ages indulge in parades, band performances, circus-like events, great food, elaborate hand-made costumes, folk dance and, most of all, fun. The Carnival tradition has European roots dating

back hundreds of years to the followers of Catholicism in Italy, who started the tradition of costume festivals before the first day of Lent. Because Catholics are not allowed to eat meat on Fridays during Lent, the festival was called “Carnivale,” which

Book of World Records, Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival in Brazil is the largest festival in the world, attracting approximately 2 million people each day. As part of an effort to spread awareness of its cultural tradition, students from Hofstra’s Black Student Union and the African Caribbean Society host several annual Carnival events.

The biggest event is the annual, all-day “Bacchanal” festival which will be held Friday, April 17 at Hofstra USA. The highlight of the festival is the display of the vibrant costumes that represent the tenacity, unity and spirit of the people.

The sensational Carnival costumes have strong ties to ancient African traditions. Objects from Mother Earth such as feathers, bones, grass, beads and shells were used to embellish tribal masks and costumes. These objects symbolized the ability to overcome illness, pain, heartbreaks and other forms of adversity. Masks are important to the Carnival costume. In ancient African tradition, they were worn to conceal the wearer or to portray another character

“Masks were seen as a line between sacred and secular life and usually had strict rules about who could wear them.” means “to put away the meat.”

The tradition quickly spread throughout Europe and later throughout the African Diaspora due to the slave trade and colonization by Europeans.

According to the Guinness

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Top right: Carnival costumes from Bacchanal Festival 2014 held at HofUSA. Bottom left: A Carnival celebration in New Orleans. other than the wearer. The masks were seen as a line between sacred and secular life and usually had strict rules about

never be too extravagant - the more glitz and embellishment, the better. Carnival is the time to go beyond the social norm as the spirit of the festival will influence you to step outside your comfort zone. A typical Carnival costume can range from $200 to $1,000, depending on its grandeur. But don’t worry; you don’t have to buy the entire costume – a mask or hat will do the trick as long as you’re having fun. From sparkling makeup to intricate headwear and lavish costumes, Carnival has no limits so don’t be afraid to express yourself and show off!

“Today, Carnival attire can never be too extravagant - the more glitz and embellishment, the better.”

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who could wear them. Carnival costumes are well known for their array of huge feathers.

Feathers were traditionally used on masks and headwear because they were believed to be connected to spiritual growth and empowerment.

Today, Carnival attire can

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Laura del Valle / The Chronicle The shirts each contain various personal stories and opinions from the students who designed them.

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Generation apathy: Step up to political participation

By Jen Sifferlen COLUMNIST

When’s the last time you wrote to your congressperson? Your senator? I never have. A 9-yearold girl from Massachusetts took that one step further and sent a letter to the Oval Office.

Last summer, Sofia, whose last name was blocked out to respect her privacy, wrote to President Barack Obama to suggest putting a woman’s face on American currency.

Obama wrote back in February to tell her that she’s “pretty impressive,” and while he didn’t comment on the suggestion, other than to say it is a “good idea,”

supporters of the cause have taken note of her contribution.

Women On the 20s is a group trying to replace Andrew Jackson on the 20 dollar bill with a several female leaders, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Rosa Parks. On their website’s About page, they

her political activism. Meanwhile, my biggest political accomplishment to date is binge-watching an entire season of House of Cards in just a few days.

Only 32 percent of Millennials think that the U.S. is the greatest country in the world, and fewer young adults than ever before believe that the government is meeting their personal needs, according to studies from the Pew Research Center.

Yet, young adults continue to be disengaged from the political process. Only about 21 percent of Millennials voted in the 2014 midterm election, according to a report from Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement based on National

“Millennials are largely unhappy with the politics and policies of our country, but very few of us are working to fix it.” “applaud President Obama for acknowledging that it’s time to put a woman’s face on our paper currency,” which he did in his letter to Sofia.

This fourth grader has been recognized by the president for

Exit Polls data.

Millennials are largely unhappy with the politics and policies of our country, but very few of us are working to fix it. Our generation needs to take a page from Sofia’s book and reach out to those making the policy decisions we don’t support.

Some Hofstra students are already working towards change. Last semester, students wrote articles, signed petitions and worked with University administrators to change the dining services on campus, resulting in a switch from Lackmann Culinary Services to

Compass Group. And just this week, student groups, in partnership with OSLA, are continuing their movement against sexual assault with [clotheslines project] and a demonstration on Thursday.

Still, we need to step up if we want the decisions made in Washington to reflect our views.

American author Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” People like Sofia are making a difference, but things won’t change if we don’t

“We need to step up if we want the decisions made in Washington to reflect our views.”

Crossing a line? Clothesline Project reminds It’s On Us

By Rachael Durant EDITORIAL EDITOR

On Monday, April 13, a bright and sunny spring morning, Hofstra students walked across campus to begin the week of classes after spring break. After crossing the unispan, a line of T-shirts could be seen along the sides of the walkway leading out from the library and onto the academic side of campus. A display in front of Hammer Lab explained that the T-shirts are a part of the Clothesline Project, a measure geared toward raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Tshirts’ color represents the kind of abuse endured by a victim, and the messages on the

shirts aim to help educate about the real impact of these kinds of abuse.

The display took my breath away. I have participated in the Clothesline Project before. In 2006, a classmate of mine and

these uncomfortable issues to the forefront. Sparking a discussion about these sensitive issues is incredibly important.

We need to have a dialogue to better understand how we can ensure these horrible things do not happen in our community, and if they do, how we can support the victims.

Some could argue that putting the T-shirts out there could be painful for survivors. When coming across the unispan, there is a trigger warning.

Others might not understand the need for this discussion to take place.

Unfortunately, sexual assault and domestic violence are very real issues for students on college campuses, and in the world at large.

“...the messages on the shirts aim to help educate about the real impact of these kinds of abuse.” his mother were murdered in a domestic violence incident.

Caique Souza was only 11 years old.

This event forever stamped the importance of domestic violence prevention and intervention into my mind. We participated in the Clothesline Project to bring to light an issue that is so often kept in the dark.

Putting these T-shirts in such a public place helps to bring

According to literature from the It’s On Us campaign, one in five college women and one in sixteen college men are sexually assaulted. One in three women and one in four men will experience violence from a partner in their lifetime, according to statistics on the No More website, a campaign that looks to end domestic violence and sexual assault. These scary statistics outline how common this issue is.

There are swells of activism surrounding certain issues.

Domestic violence and sexual

players being accused of abusing their partners. Universities and colleges are being actively investigated by the government for Title XI violations, specifically for the way in which sexual assaults are reported, or not reported.

These headlines help drive these issues to the front of our minds and top of our social media feeds. It’s important to not let this become another fad. We have a responsibility to continue this discussion.

We need to talk about these issues. We need to find solutions.

It is important to have T-shirts hanging to remind us that domestic violence and sexual assault are real and pervasive issues.

The Clothesline Project being displayed in such a public place is a step in the right direction.

“It’s important to not let this become another fad. We have a responsibility to continue this discussion.” assault have been at the forefront lately due to a couple of hot news items. For example, the NFL has been mired in scandals involving

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A little can go a long way:

Personal donations are more effective than Senior Class Challenge

By Julie Rafatpanah SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

If you’re a fellow Hofstra senior, I’m sure you’ve received emails about the 2015 Senior Class Challenge, which aims to raise over $6,660 for The Fund for Hofstra by having seniors donate $20.15.

Some of you may have donated, but more likely than not, most of you clicked “unsubscribe.”

I strongly believe that it is important to donate to Hofstra University. Because Hofstra alumni have donated to specific funds, I have been given opportunities that I would not have had otherwise, such as conducting research and traveling to academic conferences.

I understand that my feelings

are in the minority on campus – most students see Hofstra’s Senior Class Challenge emails as insensitive and demanding, especially considering the fact

tions feel significant, empowering and inherently personal.

Hofstra needs to make students aware of the various ways one can give back to the University.

Everyone’s experience at Hofstra is not onesize-fits-all.

A person’s donation should be able to reflect, and aid, in what a student valued most during their undergraduate career.

Many students seem to think that the only types of donations that are possible are either ones that are so large you get a building named after

“...the root of students’ hostility toward the Senior Class Challenge comes from the failure to make donations feel significant, empowering and inherently personal.” that many are faced with at least some degree of debt and uncertainty upon graduation.

Although I agree with donating to Hofstra, it is important for Hofstra to understand why students have such hostile reactions to the way in which they ask for donations. I think that the root of students’ hostility toward the Senior Class Challenge comes from the failure to make dona-

you, as with Lawrence Herbert, or ones in which a small amount of money is thrown into a much larger over-all fund to which you pay no mind. These are not the only options for giving back.

When a graduate is ready, he or she can choose to donate specifically to an academic department that helped shape them at Hofstra. A student can also donate to a department to help fund student aid positions – something that has helped me immensely – or create a scholarship fund or a research award within a department, or an internship stipend.

I believe that when donating to

regardless of its size, is able to have a stronger impact on everyone involved.

It is important for Hofstra alumni to feel connected to the greater Hofstra community, and donations that are targeted towards specific programs and departments not only empower the former students donating, but the current students on the receiving end.

When I have received individual donations from Hofstra alumni, I have been able to meet with them one on one in a way that really makes alumni feel like they are making a difference in a student’s life.

Although I will not be donating to the Senior Class Challenge, I will be providing a donation to Hofstra’s Department of History student aid program in the hope that my small donation may help another student, like myself, buy some much needed groceries down the line.

“It is important for Hofstra alumni to feel connected to the greater Hofstra community... ” something smaller than a university fund, a financial contribution, Illustration by Tom Cassese

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Members of FORM Gallery combine talents to create ‘Collaborate’

Photo courtesy of FORM Gallery A guest at the “Collaborate” opening ceremony in Calkins.

By Brianna Holcomb

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The saying, “Two heads are better than one,” is commonly thought of when we are faced with a difficult situation. But what better way to display this than the “Collaborate” art gallery put on by the members of the Hofstra FORM Gallery club. Not one, but every artist in the club, came together to create pieces for this gallery.

Each piece placed in the gallery was made by two of the members of the club. With their partners they collaborated to come up with pieces they felt were deserving of a gallery exhibit.

The beauty behind this gallery is the idea that the artists must work together to create one piece. Many times we hear of music artists working alongside one another for a song or an album, but rarely do we hear about this in art.

The idea of two artists’ styles coming together to create one piece is beautiful on all platforms of the art medium.

In college, we all understand the struggles of a group project and are relieved when it is finally over. However, looking around the gallery I did not get that feeling.

Instead, it felt as though a fun and amusing event had taken place in order for these pieces to come together.

The pieces ranged from paintings of butterflies to digital pictures of Gandalf from “The Hobbit.” The artists combined their talents to create this fun and adorable gallery.

The piece entitled “Butterfly Crime Scene” featured an array of reds and oranges with gold butterflies stuck onto the canvas. The painting was beautiful and eerie at the same time. The butterflies were placed in a way that made them look as though they were attempting to fly away from a tornado of blood.

Paintings of butterflies were not the only thing found in the gallery. Sculptures were placed within the gallery as well. Many of the sculptures looked as though they could belong on someone’s front lawn as a cute lawn ornament.

Along with the paints and sculptures were drawings. Of course, they were a collaborative effort as well. Some of the pieces looked as though they were quickly sketched with charcoal, while others seemed like a mass of ideas attempting to achieve a common goal.

These drawings felt like an attempt to portray the clash of ideas found within the two collaborative artists’ struggle to find a common ground. Nonetheless, these drawings represented a behind-the-scenes feel to the gallery.

This gallery did not exclude its viewers. A corkboard was placed on one of the walls for guests to make their own art with a friend. The board was adorned with thumbtacks for viewers to make their own artwork with friends and contribute to the gallery.

The “Collaborate” gallery was a fun way to show the trials and triumphs, but ultimately, the benefits of working together.

Photo courtesy of FORM Gallery A cork board where guests were able to contribute their own pieces to the gallery.

Movie Review: ‘It Follows’ is a true horror movie

Photo courtesy of TheRobotsPajamas Even the bravest audience member will be spooked by the suspense of new horror film, “It Follows.”

By Jesse Saunders COLUMNIST

Terrifying and intense, “It Follows” is the next step for film in the horror genre. From the heart-pounding soundtrack to the amazing cinematography, every moment of this film holds tension

and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat.

David Robert Mitchell’s vision of suburban Detroit in “It Follows” is both a dreamy, fear-filled landscape and harshly realistic at the same time. Unlike many modern horror films, the main

characters don’t exist in a strange bubble. From the above-ground pool at Jay’s (Maika Monroe) to the identical series of houses dotting the street, everything feels shockingly nostalgic.

The weakest shots of this film put some Oscar-winning pictures to shame. Each shot looked at separately could be an award-winning photograph.

Mike Giolakis excels as the head cinematographer, keeping each and every shot as suspenseful as the last.

The sound is just as unique as the visuals. The soundtrack, done entirely by Disasterpeace, can be a bit much at times, but overall brings the entire film together.

It only takes a few notes for the audience to begin frantically searching for the monster.

The monster seems to take inspiration from many different sources. The slow, suspenseful approach is more nerve-racking than the modern jump scare appearance of many of today’s supernatural film horrors.

The creature’s appearance is terrifying in its simplicity. Only

appearing to those that are cursed, the creature creates a sense of constant paranoia.

The monster’s constantlychanging appearance, slow pace and dark eyes somehow make it scarier than the heavy make-up of movie monsters of the past. The creature haunting the characters in “It Follows” takes the best of the modern and classic monsters to create the natural progression of the genre.

One of the film’s only downfalls is the dialogue. Before the appearance of the monster, the dialogue is a bit choppy and doesn’t flow as naturally as other parts of the film. As the film progresses though, the dialogue falls into place and the monologues that were awkward and forced in the beginning flow perfectly in the tension and suspense-filled second and third acts.

The actors take some time to feel comfortable in their roles, but once they do, the film progresses without a problem. The strongest performances come from Keir Gilchrist as Paul, and Jake Weary

as Hugh. Both performances are made by the subtlety that the actors bring to the character.

The cast remains small, allowing for the subtleties that the film lives for. The quiet moments pack in tons of character development without feeling overwhelmed. The progression of the characters makes sense and fills the screen.

The characters feel real, even though the world they live in is sometimes dreamy and strangely foreign to the standard viewer.

The choices they make are sometimes insane, but make sense in context.

The dread of “It Follows” isn’t in the quick scares and stupidity of the characters, but in the idea that no matter what happens, safety isn’t guaranteed.

“It Follows” is easily one of the best horror films found on the big screen in years, and will leave even the bravest audience member looking over their shoulder for days to come.

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By Gizem Yetim COLUMNIST

Julian Moon initially believed her creative outlet would be screenwriting due to her studies at Loyola Marymount University.

She quickly decided that songwriting was a more immediate

course of action and was initially offered a deal as a songwriter.

As a new recording artist, she released her debut album, “Good Girl,” with Warner Bros. Records.

She showcases her songwriting skills in this catchy pop album with lyrical ambition and modern touches.

There are 10 tracks on the album, each extremely different.

Her album balances ebullience and melancholy with a tasteful production that varies depending upon each song’s emotional needs.

My favorite song on the album is “Good Girl.” This song shows how there are different parts to a person’s personality.

Moon talked about how this song metaphorically encompasses the entire theme of the album.

“I’ve always been labeled as a good girl, which I totally own,” she said. “But as I got older, I really started finding different parts of me, and I didn’t feel like I was understood because everyone would see me as this good girl and I was like, ‘Ok, sure yeah,’ but there’s so much more to me than that.”

Her song tells people that good girls can be strong too and they won’t stay quite if something is done wrong towards them. As a listener, I gain strength when I

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listen to this song.

I also love the song “One Penny.” The song talks about a girl who is trying to make it big in Los Angeles but is getting nowhere by just collecting pennies. I like this song because it is relatable.

Everyone has a big dream, and trying to make it big in Hollywood is definitely an appealing one. The line, “Moved to L.A. to live the dream but minimum wage is all I got so far,” sums up an issue that many artists and young people are facing themselves.

I don’t have a least favorite song on the album; I enjoyed every song and couldn’t stop listening.

I could list all the songs as favorites, but I’ll list one more, which is her single, “A Cup of Coffee.” I love this song. As a New Yorker I drink a lot of coffee.

Sometimes people overreact on how a coffee should be made and this song encompasses that

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whole idea and tops it off with a cute music video.

I love the lyrics found on the album and the way Moon sings with a soft, airy and modern vibe.

The music has a soft pop feel to it and not much of an electro tech, which is a relieving change to the abundance of albums nowadays with a techno-beat.

The music, lyrics and her voice relax you when you’re listening to the album. This album will not disappoint. Watch out for Julian Moon and her success.

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Video Game Review: ‘Final Fantasy Type-0 HD’

By Rob Dolen COLUMNIST

Out of the vast array of games that people expected to be re-mastered for the PS4 and Xbox One, not many expected the Japan-exclusive PlayStation Portable game “Final Fantasy Type-0” to be released worldwide. It is a welcome addition to the console lineup.

“Final Fantasy Type-0,” developed and published by Square Enix – known for developing entire “Final Fantasy” series as well as the “Kingdom Heart”s series – is an open world fantasy action-RPG that takes place in the “Fabula Nova Crystallis” subseries, which is the same mythos that “Final Fantasy XII” and “Final Fantasy XV” follow.

The “Final Fantasy” series has always been story-

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driven, so players can expect a lengthy and engrossing storyline. At first, the plot is a little daunting, as you’re quickly taken into a cinematic opening that sets the stage for the rest of the story to unfold.

“Type-0” takes place within the land of Orience, which is separated into the four nations known as the Crystal States due to the four magical crystals that provide certain aspects of knowledge (Magic, Science & Weapons, Dragons, and Defense).

You control the titular Class Zero, a group of 14 students from the Vermilion Peristylium (the academy of magic) and you are tasked with defeating the Militesi Empire.

The Militesi Empire, formed from the Crystal State that contains the knowledge of science and weapons, has launched an offensive to capture the other Crystal States and gain power over the other nations.

At the time, it was a pretty complex game for PSP, but one of the gripes about “Type-0 HD” is that it still appears to be a PSP game.

While most character models and environmental textures were re-mastered, some were not touched at all. Also the cut scenes between gameplay are lacking in quality because they appear to not have been rendered from the PSP despite the character model touch ups. This is a big letdown for those who wanted the full graphical potential of the PS4 to show in their games.

The gameplay in “Type-0” takes on a much more dynamic, action-oriented battle style compared to main “Final Fantasy” entries in the series. Rather than turnbased fighting, players are thrust into real-time battle and are free to choose their actions, similar to “Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII,” between three party members. Players

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are encouraged to swap between fighters in battle according to their battle approach: start with Ace to begin with long-rage initial attacks, continue with Nine and his devastating close-quarters combat, and rely on Queen’s support magic to keep the party intact.

Like most other role-playing games, you can equip magic for battle equipment with stats buffs for background advantages, as well as other special abilities. Gaining experience and leveling up provides improvements to current abilities as well as gaining new ones.

Despite some of the lackluster cut scenes and graphical ignorance, players become engrossed in the complex, engaging story and exciting gameplay letting the graphical letdowns fade into the back of their mind.

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TV That Matters: ‘The Jinx’

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Film Review: ‘While We’re Young’

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By Christina Murphey COLUMNIST

The documentary miniseries, “The Jinx,” tells the twisted true story of Manhattan real estate heir and thrice-accused murderer Robert Durst. If you are unfamiliar, Durst is the son of the founder of the Durst Organization, which owns over 15 million square feet of Manhattan today.

He is accused of involvement in the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathleen; the 2000 execution-style murder of his friend Susan Berman; and the 2001 murder and dismemberment of his neighbor Morris Black.

The tale of Robert Durst is bizarre to say the least, with the production of “The Jinx” only exacerbating its eeriness. Police interviews and recordings of his murder trial are juxtaposed with reels of home video showing Durst as a happy child frolicking with his family and playing with toys.

Interviews with Durst today don’t really do him justice either. Whoever was in charge of lighting his face made certain that all but the crusty, red circles around his seeminglyblack eyes appeared to be nothing more than translucent folds of sticky flesh. His face shows no emotion or movement except for his frequent eye twitches, which explain the deep wrinkles etched around his vacant eyes. He speaks with a strong Scarsdale accent and everything he says is delivered with the defensiveness of someone arguing over being shorted change at a 7/11.

The show’s creator, Andrew Jarecki – who in 2011 made “All Good Things,” a fictionalized version of the events surrounding Robert Durst’s life – also conducted the interviews.

Despite the mountains of circumstantial evidence surrounding the three murders, Durst has evaded justice for over 30 years, leaving two cold cases in his path. Durst

was indicted for the killing of Morris Black, although he was not charged for the subsequent dismemberment of his neighbor.

Because of this technicality, the jury was unable to find him guilty of murder. This was because he had an incredibly-convincing defense that could have only been refuted with physical evidence that was never recovered.

It’s insane to think that someone in such a precarious situation would choose to partake in a project that was designed to scrutinize the various murders that he is allegedly responsible for in such a public forum. This led me to believe that he is either truly innocent and just the victim of horrible coincidences like he claims, or he is the narcissistic psychopath that you think only exists in Lifetime movies.

While watching the miniseries, I also began to question the filmmaker’s motives.

He claims that he made this documentary to bring Durst to justice, although he knowingly withheld new evidence from the police so he could spring it on Durst himself during their final interview, and manipulated the timeline of events to better fit the narrative of the miniseries. He also made the film with an outstanding bias against Durst. Jarecki was clearly looking to get a confession from him during the project. He certainly got what he was asking for – not because of his excellent interviewing skills, but because they just never shut Durst’s microphone off during breaks.

As if the story alone didn’t make for the perfect over-sensationalized television event, Durst was arrested in New Orleans on the day of the series finale. As a true crime documentary, it has some flaws, but as a strange television event designed for the public to gawk at a disturbed and probably mentally ill person, it’s pretty perfect.

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By Muhammad Muzammal STAFF WRITER

Over-talkative and flawed in its storytelling, Noah Baumbach’s “While We’re Young” is a failed parody of Annie Hall and the style of Alan Bell – an attempt at a witty comedy featuring yuppies who make extravagant, meaning-of-life statements.

The problem with Baumbach’s film is that the grandiose statements are foolhardy and so becomes the film.

The film has a weak inkling of the subgenre of films about aging and the seven-year itch.

Documentarians Josh (Ben Stiller) and Cornelia (Naomi Watts) are a married couple in their forties who live an unexciting life while drifting through New York City. With all their friends having children and moving on to a more mature stage of life, Josh and Cornelia feel closed-in and distressed.

In come hyper-energetic Jamie (Adam Driver) and playful Darby (Amanda Seyfried), two young adults in their twenties who seem to be compatible with Josh and Cornelia. Their friendship leads to a successful career path for Jamie, who’s not as innocent as he seems.

The film attributes a purist brand of documentary filmmaking to Josh, which is contrasted with Jamie’s sly, lazy and fraudulent style of documentary. This is an interesting contrast that makes their relationship seem deeper than what can be found on the surface.

In regards to age, the film carries a heavy pessimism about personality compatibility. It offers a fascinating commentary on an older couple’s desire to be young again, but becomes too negative about young and old couples forming friendships.

Within the first 45 minutes, the film shoves the theme of youth envy

down the audience’s throats. After that point, the film deconstructs Josh and Cornelia’s desire to be young again with satire. Darby and Jamie are looked at to be young and stupid, and for Josh and Cornelia, connecting with a younger couple seems socially wrong and humanly impossible. wThe second half of the film, which I won’t spoil, contains a convoluted twist that not only takes away the narrative simplicity of the film, but also adds a new, unneeded storyline.

Baumbach’s film, which is funny in parts, fails as a whole because it feels unbalanced and emotionally hollow. The film’s emotional high point involves an interview that comes off as insincere, which we find out later is a clever trick. In short, this is a movie in need of a rewrite or at least a re-edit.

The performances are crucial, since the material itself is a mix of zany banter, character-driven drama and social commentary. Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts play their same-age counterparts with cheek and a chip on the shoulder, portraying Josh and Cornelia as a couple unafraid to hang with the younger crowd. Seyfried is a sunny choice as Darby and Adam Driver is a good choice for the quiet, two-faced, overzealous Jamie.

“While We’re Young” is a decent film. Its ambition far exceeds its reach with shallow attributions. The movie feels like a life lesson that doesn’t have a practical purpose behind it.

Who says the old and young can’t connect?

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Baseball loses heartbreaking series vs. Towson Game One: Bonk drops fifth

By PJ Potter STAFF WRITER

Hofstra’s 16 hits were not enough to take down the Towson Tigers in the first game of three as the Pride lost, 13-8.

Chris Weiss started his first career game on the hill, going three innings while surrendering his first earned runs – four total – this season. He scattered seven hits and struck out one.

The Pride scored in the first inning off of a two-run single from David Leiderman, who finished the game going 4-for-5, with four runs batted in.

Freshman Mat Annunziata hit a solo home run in the bottom half of the second inning, his second of the year, to take the lead, 3-2.

Towson then struck for five runs over the next three innings off RBI singles from Richie

Blosser and Chris Henze (4-for-4, 3 RBI). Mark Grunberg also led off the fifth inning with a home run for the Tigers, accounting for two runs batted in on the day. Blosser finished the game with five RBI. Chris Bonk gave up three earned in two innings and received the loss, now 2-5 with a 6.96 ERA in his first year with the Pride.

Nick Kozlowski threw 2.1 innings, raising his ERA to 9.11 after sending five Tigers in to score.

Pride pitchers have allowed 25 runs in the past two games, along with 30 hits, 11 walks and four hit batters.

David Leiderman had a careerbest, four-RBI game and Brian MacDonald swung for three hits.

Brad Witkowski, Chris Hardardt, and Steven Foster (2 RBI) all had two hits apiece.

Mike Rudin/The Chronicle David Leiderman batted 9-for-16 with 11 RBIs in the three games versus the Tigers.

Game Two: Bounceback win evens CAA series

By PJ Potter STAFF WRITER

Behind the solid pitching of Alec Eisenberg and Bowie Matteson, Hofstra was able to tie the series at one against Towson on Saturday.

Eisenberg went six innings and struck out four while giving up three runs to earn his third win on the season. Matteson threw the

final three innings to get his third save. He allowed just one run on two hits.

Hofstra’s big inning came in the third when they scored four of their five runs in the bottom half.

Steven Foster started the rally with a single and later reached second on a passed ball.

Brad Witkowski came up next to bat and drove Foster home while making it to second on the

throw home.

David Leiderman continued to stay hot at the plate, sending Witkowski in to score on a single to the left side.

Brian MacDonald notched another base hit for the Pride, which set up Mat Annunziata for a two-run single.

The Tigers were able to answer back by scoring three runs in the next two innings off hits from

Mark Grunberg, Colin Dyer and Chris Henze. They each finished the game with two hits and one RBI. Hofstra scored their final winning run in the seventh inning.

Leiderman brought home Foster on a fielder’s choice with the bases loaded, his sixth RBI in the past two games.

Towson’s Brendan Butler fought back in the ninth inning with an

RBI base hit, but Matteson did not surrender another run, giving Hofstra their 11th win.

Witkowski and MacDonald both kept their hitting streaks alive to increase them to six consecutive games. Witkowski had three hits and a run batted in while MacDonald went 1-for-4 with a run scored.

Game Three: Incredible comeback wasted for loss

By PJ Potter STAFF WRITER

Towson defeated Hofstra, 20-19, in 10 innings on Sunday in the final game of three.

Hofstra went into the bottom of the ninth down 13 runs, 16-3. It seemed like the Pride would be defeated in the rubber match until Jake Fallon began the wild rally for Hofstra, with an RBI single to right field after two consecutive base hits from Brett Johnson and Chris Weiss.

Two straight walks loaded the bases for Dalton Rouleau, who knocked in a run on a base hit. The lead shrank to six runs following two-run doubles from David Leiderman and Mat Annunziata.

Brett Johnson brought Hofstra within three runs after hitting a home run with two men on base.

Lou Carrafiello made it 16-14 on a sacrifice fly to right field. David Leiderman then roped his second two-run double of the inning to tie the score and send it to the 10th.

Towson made four runs in the top half of the inning after hitting two singles, a double and grounding into a fielder’s choice to put up 20 for the game.

Hofstra looked to come back again, but fell just short. The Pride sent three players home to score to make it a 20-19 final score. In the 10th, Steven Foster had an RBI base hit and later scored on a wild pitch. Rouleau had the other RBI on a single.

Towson designated hitter Chris Henze had a career game. He went 4-for-5 with nine runs batted in, which includes a home run and two doubles. A.J. Gallo and Colin Dyer finished the game with five combined RBI.

David Leiderman led the way for Hofstra with four hits and five RBI, making it 11 total runs batted in for the series. Rouleau had four hits as well, along with three runs and two RBI. Foster scored four times on three hits and a walk. Brett Johnson went 3-for-6 with three RBI. Brad Witkowski’s hitting streak extended to seven games. He went 1-for-3.

Nine pitchers took the mound for Hofstra. Nick Kozlowski received his fourth loss this season, dropping his record to 1-4 with a 9.67 ERA after allowing two runs in a third of an inning.

Hofstra’s pitching has allowed 49 runs in the past four games.

The Pride (11-19) takes on NYIT starting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at University Field.

Mike Rudin/The Chronicle Dalton Rouleau went on an offensive frenzy in game three. He batted 4-for-6, scored three runs and drove in two with a walk in 19 innings of play.

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Softball sweeps Dragons, holds second in CAA

Game One: Nail-biter win in extras

By Joe Barone STAFF WRITER

Adversity was never an issue for the Hofstra Pride softball team as they took the opening game against Drexel 4-3.

It was not an issue back when the team struggled to find consistency earlier in the year, and it was certainly not an issue in game one of the weekend doubleheader when the Pride found themselves hitless in the opening three innings.

Both pitchers Morgan Lashley and Taylor Lee matched each other’s stellar start pitch-topitch. However, things started to unravel for Drexel starter Lee when the Pride’s bats came alive in the top of the fourth.

After the first three batters were safe on consecutive singles, Brittany Allocca came up to bat,

smacking a sacrifice fly to right field to put Hofstra up 1-0.

The Pride benefitted from more than just the out as Drexel’s right fielder, Sharon Zamora, threw the ball away, allowing the Pride to advance to second and third, respectively.

Megan Patierno, who earned RBI 12 of the game, hit a fly out to center field, bringing home Lacey Clark for the Pride’s second and final run of the inning.

The Dragons did not go down without a fight as Drexel answered Hofstra’s wake-up call, putting up three runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth due to a Sylvia Llamas’s three-run home run, putting Drexel ahead 3-2.

However, as the season has been going for the Pride, adversity would not be an issue.

Hofstra tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to an RBI single

Salvatore Guardino/The Chronicle Brittany Allocca is now up to 22 RBIs and 12 runs following Hofstra’s series against Drexel. Her batting average is .244.

by Caryn Bailey, one of her three hits of the afternoon.

The score remained tied as

Hofstra and Drexel battled it out into extra innings. Bailey then hit a single again, scoring Brielle

Pietrafesa for the game’s final run, giving Hofstra the welldeserved victory.

Game Two: Pride mercies in six with grand slam

By Joe Barone STAFF WRITER

After playing 11 innings in game one, fatigue could have been a factor for the Hofstra Pride.

Instead, in game two of the doubleheader, the bats came alive as the Pride beat the Dragons for the second time, 11-1 in six innings.

Hofstra flexed their muscle and showed why they are ranked as

one of the top teams in the CAA standings, proving to the Drexel Dragons they are not a joke.

The Pride picked up where they left off in game one, as they got off to a scorching start, plating three runs before Taylor Pirone could throw one pitch.

Pirone (10-8) went the distance in the mercy-rule victory, allowing five hits and one earned run.

The Pride was led offensively by its top of the lineup. Chloe Fitzgerald picked up three hits in

four at-bats, Caryn Bailey once again added three more hits and two RBIs. Kim Smith hit two doubles and scored two runs, and Lacey Clark drove in four runs on a grand slam that put the Dragons to bed.

The blowout victory was the eighth time the Pride beat an opponent by six or more runs.

Hofstra pulled off four straight wins since their doubleheader vs.

JMU.

Game Three: Anderson’s team completes sweep

By Joe Barone STAFF WRITER

After two thrilling victories over an inferior opponent, the Pride had their eyes set on a series sweep as they sent their ace Morgan Lashley back to the mound and came away with a 10-1 win against the Drexel Dragons.

Lashley had another sharp outing, pitching four innings, scattering five hits and allowing just one earned run while striking out two.

The bats came alive for the second straight time as the Pride scored 10 runs, prompting another swift ending to a game.

After four innings the score was tied at one, but that was before Kim Smith stepped in the batter’s box.

Smith hit a home run, giving Hofstra a lead they never relinquished. After Smith started the rally, Brittany Allocca drove in a run on a sacrifice fly to put the Pride up 3-1.

Hofstra didn’t finish in the fifth inning as two more runs crossed the plate on a Megan Patierno two-run home run. After leaving Drexel hanging around within striking distance, the Pride flexed that muscle again, putting up a five spot in the top of the seventh inning. The five runs came across

as eight straight batters reached base safely in a nightmarish inning for the Dragons. Once again, it was the consistency from Chloe Fitzgerald, Caryn Bailey, Smith, Lacey Clark and Brielle Petrafesa that really carried this team en route to their 10-1 blowout victory, their fifth in a row.

This is the second winning streak of the season that has seen the Pride win at least five consecutive games.

Hofstra returns home on April 15 when they host an LIU Brooklyn squad that has won seven out of their last 10 games.

First pitch will be thrown at 4 p.m.

Salvatore Guardino/The Chronicle Lacey Clark compiled an .583 batting average and hit the game-ending grand slam in game two.

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Men’s lacrosse drops third straight vs. No. 10 Cornell

By Kyle Kandetzki SPORTS EDITOR

After back-to-back losses and a 1-2 mark halfway through conference play, Hofstra wanted a break from their struggles, but instead, they got a 10th-bestin-the-nation effort from their opponent.

The Hofstra men’s lacrosse team fell to the 10th-ranked Cornell University Big Red in the Pride’s final non-conference game, 14-5. Cornell scored eight of the game’s final nine goals to make their win an easy one.

Hofstra’s offense on the other hand, had zero multiple-goal scorers.

“We knew if we couldn’t make them uncomfortable, it was going to be a tough go at it,” said head coach Seth Tierney.

Despite the struggles Hofstra saw, they looked primed for an upset bid early on. The Pride

rang in the game’s first two scores just 24 seconds apart from each other. Cornell’s Jake Pulver received a pushing penalty to put Hofstra in the man-up for 30 seconds, which Sam Llinares used to put through his 28th of the year.

The man-up continued for Hofstra, as Cornell was called for unsportsmanlike conduct following the goal, leading Brier Davis to score for the first time in four games.

The Pride disappeared from the scoreboard for the remainder of the quarter, allowing four unanswered goals to the Big Red. With a 4-2 advantage after one, each squad tacked on two goals as they went into halftime, Zachary Franco and Korey Hendrickson scoring for the Pride.

Over their last two losses, Hofstra was able to equal or exceed their opponent’s scores

in the second half, though this game it was to no avail. This time around, momentum out of the locker room was nowhere to be found.

The Pride only scored one time in the final 30 minutes, the lone goal coming from Mike Malave, his 28th, 2:55 into the third. It was the Pride’s fourth man-up score of the day.

“We’ve got some guys that are dinged up – Sam is banged up and going against Jordan Stevens, one of the better defensemen in the country – and they took advantage of that,” said Tierney.

Hofstra’s defense needed to hold a clinic to keep their team in the game, but instead they collapsed, allowing eight goals to make the final score 14-5.

Llinares was the Pride’s only multi-point scorer, with three on his goal and two assists.

New goalie Jack Concannon

Mike Rudin/The Chronicle Sam Llinares, who Coach Tierney described as ‘banged up,’ posted three points.

made eight saves in his starting debut, playing all but 46 seconds of the game. Faceoff specialist Kris Clarke had one of his only slow days of the season, going 8-for-21.

Hofstra, a team that typically shoots plenty, only shot 16 times compared to Cornell’s 42. This number was aided by 17 turnovers and the Big Red’s

ground ball advantage of 32-17.

Hofstra has just two games left. They are both road CAA matchups that will determine their fate in making the conference tournament.

First up is Towson on Saturday at noon. Towson was not a conference favorite by a long shot, but are currently ranked 12th nationally.

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Pride Profile: From Kansas to Hofstra for Bonk

By Jean Pierre Guzhnay STAFF WRITER

From Fort Collins, Colo. to Garden City, Kan., baseball has taken Chris Bonk across the United States – a journey that currently has him studying management on the other side of the country in New York at Hofstra University, where he is the main pitcher for the Pride this season.

For Bonk, settling into New York was relatively easy. His previous relocation to Kansas made the move to Hofstra an easier adjustment.

“Anytime you move across the country, its always going to be different in adjusting, you have to make the best of what the situation is,” Bonk said.

Bonk also reflected on how important it was for the Hofstra community to make the lifestyle of a student athlete as easy as

possible. He noted the hardships of studying and playing sports at the same time.

“It’s always difficult juggling school and sports,” said Bonk.

“I think here, especially with Michelle, my advisor, the coaches and professors, they’re all working together, helping you as much as they can, because they want the best for you.”

The Pride coaches not only prepare the athletes for the games, but also help the players gain crucial skills for the upcoming season. Coach John Russo and the rest of the coaching staff play a crucial role in the adjustment of new players. “[The coaching staff has] all been great. They prepare us for the opponents we are going to face, our skills and our mentality.

They make sure we are mentally sharp for every game and practice.”

Bonk thanked his fellow

teammates from the men’s baseball team for his swift adaptation and noted that the teams unity is their biggest strength.

“The team is great. That is one of our strengths, especially as the season develops we are just going to become better and better just because we are a close-knit group,” said Bonk.

Chris Bonk played the most innings of the team so far with 14 innings to his name. He described his time at Hofstra as the “best of both worlds.”

“When I came here I was looking for a school with a chance to be a starting pitcher and to be able contribute to the team,” said Bonk. “For me, coming to Hofstra is the best of both worlds.

I felt like I had the opportunity to compete here as well as get a good education.”

Bonk currently studies management and believes

Photo courtesy Hofstra Athletics Bonk has posted two wins this season and has 20 strikeouts so far.

that Hofstra is the ideal place to continue his education and prepare his future in the management field.

“Right now, I am still letting things develop and I want to eventually go to grad school.

I’m currently in the process of applying to grad school at Hofstra. Hopefully I’ll get in their sports entertainment management program.”

HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away

4/14

4/15

4/16

Home

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

4/17 Friday

4/19

4/20

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

@ Towson 12:00 p.m.

Men’s LAcrosse @ Elon University 5:00 p.m.

Women’s Lacrosse vs. Liu-Brooklyn vs. Stony Brook - 4:00 p.m.

University 4:00 p.m.

Softball

Baseball

4/18

vs. NYIT3:30 p.m.

@ Manhattan College 6:30 p.m.

vs. UNC-W 3:00 p.m.

vs. Elon (Doubleheader) 2 & 4 p.m.

vs. Elon 12 p.m.

vs. UNC-W 2:00 p.m.

vs. UNC-W 1:00 p.m.

Men’s Tennis

CAA Championship (Williamsburg, VA) 1st round - 4/16, Quarters - 4/17, Semis - 4/18, Championship - 4/19

Women’s Tennis

CAA Championship (Williamsburg, VA) 1st round - 4/16, Quarters - 4/17, Semis - 4/18, Championship - 4/19

Golf

Men: @ Saint Peter’s 8:00 a.m.

Women: CAA Championship (Southport, NC) Rounds 1 & 2 - 8:00 a.m.

Women: Caa Final Round Men: @ La Salle

Men: @ La Salle Final Round

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Altomare defeats Towson with double-OT goal

By Kevin Carroll STAFF WRITER

Salvatore Guardino/The Chronicle Lindsey Alfano (2) had a hat trick in Sunday’s victory against Towson.

In a weekend and season of close games for Hofstra, none were as down-to-the-wire as their fourth CAA matchup against the Towson Tigers.

The Pride’s road trip continued over the weekend, heading down to Maryland for a matchup against Towson. Towson looked to climb into a tie for first with a win, but another great effort from the Pride defense – and the usual brilliant performance from Brittain Altomare – kept the Pride alone in first with a heart-stopping, 8-7 victory in double overtime against the Tigers on Sunday.

Altomare was not to be denied by the Tigers. She scored two goals and assisted on three others. Defender Lindsey Alfano notched a hat trick to lead the Pride in scoring. Kelsey Greggerson produced 10 saves, her third time in double-digits this season.

In a first half featuring lots of back-and-forth action, neither

team gained a clear advantage, as the lead for either team never grew past two goals.

Alfano opened the scoring for the Pride just over five minutes into the match, but was quickly answered by Towson’s Paige Duncan. Hofstra looked poised to take control with three straight goals assisted by Altomare, to take a 5-3 lead. However, the Tigers rattled off three consecutive goals of their own to take a 6-5 lead into halftime.

The second half proved to be in stark contrast to the first, as goals were hard to come by for both sides, which was in large part due to some great goalkeeping from Greggerson and Kelsea Donnelly at the other end of the field.

Tiana Parrella tied it up at six, but Towson took the lead right back less than a minute later thanks to Paige Duncan’s second goal of the game.

A couple of minutes later, at the 21:57 mark, Alfano completed her hat trick by netting the equalizer for the Pride, knotting up the match at seven. With no more

scoring from there, the match was forced into overtime.

The first OT period was no different as both teams failed to score any winning goals, but The second OT period was almost disastrous. Andi Raymond seemed to have scored the game-winner for the Tigers, only for the goal to be disallowed by the officials. This was due to a new rule stating that if the stick scoring the game-winning goal could not be immediately located for a stick check, the goal would not be allowed. This breathed new life into the contest, as Altomare took advantage of the call, scoring the game-winner 2:54 into the period, sending the Pride home happy, and still in first, with an 8-7 victory.

The win was the Pride’s fourth in a row, and the team improved to 9-4 on the season, remaining unbeaten in CAA play with a 4-0 mark.

Hofstra’s next match will be at Elon and will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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Change of the guard Women’s lacrosse takes double OT victory and 4-0 start in conference, while men’s team struggles Salvatore Guardino/The Chronicle