The Hofstra Chronicle: September 27th, 2012 Issue

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Fall Fest 2012: A look at the past and near future

By Jeanine Russaw Staff WRiter

The University began hosting its annual “Fall Festival” more recently than expected. It is no secret that students such as OSLA employee Taylor Cortez think it’s one of the most popular events the university holds. A psychology major, Cortez plans on attending the event and is sure the turnout will be quite large, per usual.

Regardless of how consistent the University has been in performance delivery, the question in the minds of students remains: what about this year will be any different?

Hofstra Concerts is working closely with University Relations and is responsible for procuring entertainment for the concert section of Fall Fest known as “Vibe Live.” In the past year, this student run group brought artists and bands like Rick Ross, Salt N Peppa, Joan Jet and the Blackhearts, and Taking Back Sunday.

This showing was merely a continuation of its start in 2010 where artists such as Trey Songz, Sha Na Na, Blue Oyster Cult, Lisa Lisa, Fountains of Wayne, and Public Enemy graced the outdoor stage built the same day.

“Vibe Live” itself is only entering its third year. Trecia Lorelle is the

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Underneath the Student Center, this space has been used as a bar, a cafeteria and today is the favorite haunt of fraternities and sororities.

Rat renovations back on the table

Dean Libman says Rathskellar could be reutilized

By Stephanie Kostopoulos Staff WRiter

Quick renovations are being made around campus in the wake of the coming presidential debate, but one space in the Student Center remains fairly unchanged.

It is the space called the Rathskellar, and the question even before current debate preparations waswhat to do with it. Known as “The Rat” for short, the Rathskellar is located underneath the Student Center between the game room and the Greenhouse. It is a place for students to eat, socialize and do homework, but traditionally has been a popular hang out for Greek life.

The banners and logos of frater-

nities and sororities are engraved on the table posts and written on seats. It gets heavily used during “Greek Week” for meetings and New Member Education, where pledges learn about the organizations.

Not only is the Rathskellar functional, it’s fun. This is a place where students involved in Greek life get to socialize and intermingle. Daniela Visceglie, a junior from Alpha Phi, has many memories at the Rathskellar.

“It’s where I learned everything I know about my organization and where I met some of my best friends at school. And I’m not just speaking for myself, I’m speaking for everyone in Greek life when I say that,” she said.

Visceglie joined in the spring of

her freshman year and wants Student Affairs to remake the room.

“It’s about time because it’s a great place to hang out. It will attract more people and integrate non-Greeks and Greeks. It will include everyone, not just organizations represented down there,” said Viseglie.

Although Greek life makes up a large portion of Hofstra’s student population, there are plenty of students who are not involved in it. Since the Rathskellar is home to Greek life, many non-Greek students refrain from using it.

James Sabatino, a junior resident assistant, did not join a fraternity.

He has eaten at the Rathskellar only when invited by Greek friends. He believes that with a new look and more dining space,

the Rathskellar could attract more people. According to Sabatino, renovations would also erase any lines between non-Greek and Greek students.

“We’re all Hofstra students. This would be unifying,” said Sabatino.

Renovations for the Rathskellar have been discussed in the past and actually took the backseat to the remaking of Hofstra USA, which won an overwhelming 95 percent of student approval on a survey conducted about two years ago. After the presidential debate, a group of students will convene to discuss renovations way all the focus will be directed that way. Peter J. Libman, the Dean of Students, said that a new

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Continued from A1 Special Events Manager remembers how the concert series got started.

“The tradition began when Jason Mraz performed in a concert called ‘Rock the Debate,’” said Lorelle.

This performance was to celebrate the University hosting of the Presidential Debate for the first time in 2008. University Relations decided to have a similar celebration in honor of Hofstra’s 75th Anniversary in 2010 and keep it going in subsequent years.

Lorelle feels this year will have the same “celebratory vibe” as the 75th Anniversary Concert, especially since Debate 2012 is two weeks later.

This fall, students can expect live performances from rappers Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) and Big Sean, the classic band “KC and the Sunshine Band”, and current dub-step group “Cobra Starship.”

In addition to students getting free admission to see the bands, 60 students, chosen at random, will get to attend a meet and greet session Cobra Starship, Big Sean or Snoop Lion.

The execution of the event is something different entirely, but the behind-the-scenes work of “Fall Fest” is more elaborate.

Katelyn Birge, a junior business management major, explains the process of Hofstra Concerts and her standpoint as a participant.

“Most of the work done is day-ofshow,” said Birge. “We are mainly backstage during the making sure the artist has everything from coffee to the setting up of the greenroom. There will be brand reps running around in the audience this year as well.”

However, University Relations says there is more to experience at the Fall Festival than just the music. While Sam Snow, the president of Hofstra Concerts, was holding a discussion on potential performers, University Relations made preparations for homecoming in addition to welcoming parents and alumni for Fall Festival Weekend.

According to Lorelle, the entire weekend encompasses a parade, preshow, floats, and a carnival adjacent to the concert. She is excited to see the student reaction to

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the performers and the activities.

“That is the beauty of trying to please everybody,” said Lorelle.

“We try to please everybody knowing that we can’t. Ultimately, we just try to create the best experience for the students.”

True to Lorelle’s words, global studies major Nicole Spencer is an actual fan of KC and the Sun-

shine Band, but is not attending Fall Fest for religious reasons, as the timing of Fall Fest conflicts with her Sabbath. “By the time I’m ready to go, the main event is over and all that’s left is the fireworks,” Spencer said.

However, the general consensus among students is the all-inclusive nature of the event. Mariel Car-

bone, a junior broadcast journalism major and cheerleader, is looking forward to the hype more than anything else.

“Fall Fest is bringing families and all of the students together for some school spirit. Even homecoming is a part of it,” said Carbone.

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University staff prepare for Fall Fest weekend by setting up a fence perimeter on the Intramural Fields.

An introduction to Greek life

By Rachel Dooley

Special To The Chronicle

As the school year comes to a full swing, Greek life on campus swings with it. Sororities and fraternities are preparing for the upcoming recruitment process, and the approaching Homecoming weekend.

So far this school year, only the fraternities and sororities in the African-Latino Fraternal Sororal Alliance (ALFSA) have held an open house for students interested in joining. This open house had a turnout of about 20 students and was an introduc-

tion to the organizations. It also gave these fraternities and sororities a chance to show their pride in Greek life. The Panhellenic Council and the Inter-Fraternity Council will kick off recruitment season starting in early October, with Round Robin.

Until then, the focus of Greek life is on Homecoming and float building. This year, the overall theme of Homecoming is American Musicians. Jean Marie Doherty is the president of Delta Phi Epsilon and has been spending time in the multipurpose room with the other Greek life to create their float.

“We’re Jimmy Hendrix, so our float has a lot of tie-dye and is

very hippie,” said Doherty.

Robin Holloway, Homecoming chair of Theta Tau, took a moment from working with his pre-professional fraternity to comment on the experience.

“It’s a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of stress, and I look forward to doing it every year,” said Holloway.

After the parade, each fraternity and sorority will put on skits that incorporate their theme, pride in their organization and pride in Hofstra. Mario Bolanos, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities, shared his thoughts on the

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Continued from A1 space could meet the needs for all students, including those outside Greek life. He wants to find a way to make the space versatile and multifunctional.

“Whatever we do with renovations, it will be a space for all students. We wouldn’t build for just one group, we’ll make it accessible for all and we’ll keep in mind the Greek tradition,” said Libman. according to the Dean of Students, a new Rathskellar would be “a tremendous addition to the quality of life by providing another venue for students to hangout, relax, chill out, and meet the needs of a variety of student groups on campus.”

Libman is exploring the possibility of putting an actual Starbucks store in this area, and not just the brewed coffee like other areas on campus. He said the overall goals of the renovation are “to see a place where students can be excited about and utilize” and “bring all the students together.”

Libman believes renovations can begin this summer and possibly be ready by the fall of 2013.

Mario Bolanos, assistant director of OSLa’s Greek Life, believes the success of the Rathskellar depends on how it is renovated, not whether or not the renovations go through. He says that maybe more chargers, better Wi-fi and more food options will help it. “i don’t think the Rat will make or break Greek life,” said Bolanos. “it’s all about how they contribute to Hofstra off campus and to the community.”

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University professors challenge student awareness

By Ehlayna Napolitano

Staff Writer

In the past two weeks, the issue of foreign policy has exploded onto the mainstage of the political campaigns of both President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney. Issues over the best courses of action for the U.S. after attacks on its embassies and challenges to the administration by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu have forced both candidates to address their foreign policy plans—an aspect which, in this election, has remained relatively unaddressed until now.

The candidates have stayed relatively quiet on foreign policy matters, instead focusing on the hot-topic issues that get news feeds buzzing, according to University professors Carolyn Eisenberg and Richard Himelfarb.

“To this point, it hasn’t factored in because the differences between the candidates are not very substantial,” said Dr. Eisenberg, professor of history.

She explained that Obama has taken a relatively centrist—or even conservative—line on foreign policy thus far in his presidency.

Because of this stance, it has become difficult for Republicans to criticize what he has been doing.

“Republicans are looking for ways to say Obama is weak… but he isn’t giving them a lot,” said Dr. Eisenberg.

In terms of this election, professor of political science Richard Himelfarb agreed that the candidates have discussed their foreign policy plans broadly, although it hasn’t factored into the debates much. “[Foreign policy] is something that should worry people,” said Dr. Himelfarb. “The world is an

extremely dangerous place.”

He noted that although each candidate has broadly outlined a general plan of action, reactions from the media have been minimal.

“Romney believes that the U.S. needs to be the leader in the world… Obama views the U.S. as… a force that stands between warring factions,” Dr. Himelfarb.

This is a fundamental policy difference that would ultimately determine how the candidates construct a foreign policy plan in the future.

However, the relative apathy toward foreign policy issues is pervasive throughout the voting population, particularly among younger voters, according to Dr. Himelfarb.

“The issue of foreign policy has been discussed so little [that] it’s completely off the radar for students,” Himelfarb said.

Polls and research have con-

firmed that the age group from 18to 24-year-olds plays the smallest role in politics. According to democracysouth.org, voters in this age range are the least registered demographic, as well as the age group that turns out least to vote in November.

“I think it’s a huge problem that young people aren’t paying attention to what’s happening internationally,” Dr. Eisenberg said. “I don’t know if I particularly blame young people.”

Dr. Eisenberg feels that youth apathy can be blamed on the media. There has been very little coverage by journalists and news media about international relations; for instance, she notes that in the past year or so, there has been relatively little conversation about the U.S. war still going on in the Middle East.

Indeed, the primary concern for students tends to be economical

and other domestic issues, simply because it appears to relate to them more.

“Students on this campus don’t seem to believe the US has a significant role to play in foreign affairs,” Himelfarb said. “The experience of conflicts [in the Middle East] raised the question among students, ‘Why do we have to be involved?’”

He feels, however, that students don’t realize the role that foreign affairs can play in their everyday lives.

“9/11 brought our economy to a halt for a few months,” he said. “If there’s a nuclear war in the Middle East, there’s the potential for a widespread conflict [over where] we get our oil… It would affect economical affairs everywhere adversely.”

SGA takes steps toward better participation

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Juniors Sarah Sicard (left) and Ben Schaefer work in the SGA office (207 Student Center). Sicard and Schaefer make up two-thirds of the small Rules Committee in a year when SGA is looking for greater involvement.

By Jesse Bade Staff WRiter

The Student Government Association seeks to connect with more of the student body this semester than it has in the past. To do this, its officers are looking to expand participation to represent a greater part of the campus community.

“One thing we want to stress

is that, SGA is more than just a central Bank,” said Tevon Hyman, President of SGA. “SGA is an organization that looks at every aspect of the University and takes on issues that affect every part of the University.”

Student participation is linked to understanding how the organization functions, and getting the word out has been emphasized by the organization over the past few

weeks, according to Hyman.

“Our real focus is trying to get the word out and have students join SGA,” said Hyman.

On September 13, SGA hosted a ‘Meet and Greet’ in the Mack Student Center Greenhouse in order to inform students about the group’s existence and how to get involved.

The planning and structure of the event worked perfectly, Hyman

said: “Operation was smooth and we did it in a way that we could provide the information for all the students that were interested. . . [we] told them what SGA was all about.”

There was a satisfying turnout, said Hyman, and the senate is hopeful for greater student participation this year.

SGA is trying the build their organization through a series of steps this semester. The first of which is conducting newly instated fall elections, according to Vice President of SGA, Ron Singh. “We want good senators and it’s going to take more than just one election,” said Singh.

Last year, the Constitution Convention Committee decided that SGA would hold fall elections as an opportunity for incoming freshman to participate in their student body government. In previous years, elections have been held in the spring to decide the following year’s senate body—a first-year would have to wait until they were a sophomore to be able to vote, and as a result the University’s freshman class had little to no representation in its senators.

Ben Schaefer is the chair of the Rules Committee and is responsible for explanation the rules of elections to curious candidates. To Schaefer, the addition of elected

freshmen to this year’s senate represents a large and welcome new source for creativity.

“Freshmen bring new ideas—any time you bring new people to a club, they definitely provide that.

They come in enthusiastic and ready to work hard,” said Schaefer.

The two steps following the election involve more participation with clubs and a relationship between SGA and the Athletics Department at Hofstra.

Singh expressed that the basis of taking these small steps to build SGA would show the student body that SGA is here to make sure everyone is doing the right thing, and not watching over people.

Currently the focus of SGA members is their float, themed ‘N Sync, which they are corroborating with the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi to build for Fall Festival. “Everything is going great we’re now working on the banner,” stated Hyman.

Melanie Perry, the project leader, said that with the few students they have and with the help of Alpha Epsilon Phi the float has been coming along great. They have been working on it from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day in anticipation for the event this weekend.

“I am very excited. I think it will be very nice to see all our hard work pay off,” Perry said.

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“This weekend really showcases the unity of Greek life and the students’ pride in their organizations,” said Bolanos.

However, there have been sororities and fraternities that have been banned from campus. This year, the sororities and fraternities that are no longer recognized include Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi. Organizations lose their affiliation with the University

if they are found to be hazing or if they are no longer recognized on a national or local level, according to the OSLA web page for IFSC. “There are only negatives to rushing for an unrecognized fraternity or sorority,” said Bolanos. “It is a waste of money since none of the fees go to the national level, extreme hazing is a strong possibility, and there is no council to supervise the actions of the fraternity or sorority.”

While many find Greek life exciting and a large part of the college experience, there are many who

Who is in the IFSC? Greek life under the Inter-Fraternity Sorority Council (IFSC) is separated into three categories: ALFSA is the section that includes the historically black or Latino fraternities and sororities, comprised of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Malik, Phi Iota Alpha and Sigma Gamma Rho.

feel differently. Some students have decided to completely disregard Greek presence.

Freshman Abby Wellspeak is not interested in the sorority lifestyle, nor does she feel pressured to join.

“I don’t know too much about Greek life, but I know it is not for me,” said Wellspeak. “I definitely feel that it rules the nightlife at Hofstra, but I never feel as if they’re jumping down my throat or anything.”

Even if a student chooses not to join Greek life, many events hosted by sororities and fraternities encourage anyone to participate. The Greek organizations’ performance for “Float Lip Syncing” will start off Homecoming weekend on Thursday. And that’s just one of many coming events—stay tuned for more in the future!

Panhellenic Council contains the sororities on campus, and includes Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Theta Beta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Phi Epsilon, Phi Sigma Sigma and Sigma Delta Tau.

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Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon team up to paint a brick backdrop Tuesday night for their Homecoming float, themed after Frank Sinatra.

Inter-Fraternity Council contains Alpha Epsilon Pi, Delta Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Mu, Sigma Pi, Tau Epsilon Phi and Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Samantha Neudorf

A student reported to PS that when he returned to his car at Breslin Hall on September 19, he found scratch marks on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

While a student was in the Student Center on September 19, she found that her credit and debit cards were stolen for her purse. She cancelled the cards and declined police assistance.

At the Spiegel Theater on September 19, a student reported to PS that her ex-boyfriend was verbally harassing her. The ex received a summon for harassment.

Three students and a non-student were found on

the roof of Hofstra Hall on September 21. The students received summons and the non-student was banned from campus.

An iPad and an iPhone were stolen from a student’s dorm in Constitution Hall on September 20. She declined police assistance.

On September 19, an RA in Nassau Hall reported to PS that she smelled marijuana coming from a room.

PS entered the room and found two students, but no marijuana was recovered.

Both students were issued summons.

PS responded to a call placed by an RA that a room in Nassau Hall smelled of marijuana on

September 22. PS found eight students inside the room. None of the marijuana was recovered and all of the students received summons.

was activated in Enterprise Hall on September 23.

Both students were issued summons.

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A Hofstra custodian reported to PS that when he returned to his vehicle on September 22, his GPS was stolen from his car. The man had parked his vehicle across the street from Berliner Hall.

At 2:00 a.m. on September 23, PS found four students trespassing on the roof of Hofstra Hall.

All of the students received summons.

Two students failed to evacuate when a fire alarm

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Extending a hand to students on Sunday mornings By tatiana Brown

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“When I was in college I made a commitment to follow Jesus no matter what,” said John amandola, pastor of lighthouse Community Church in Merrick.

“I felt that I wanted to make my life count. I was not interested in gaining wealth or accumulating stuff. I just wanted my life to result in benefiting others.” amandola was born in astoria, Queens, nY, and was raised in Babylon. He attended the University of Buffalo, the State University of new York, and majored in psychology.

Upon following the call to obey Jesus Christ, amandola attended Pheonix Seminary School in arizona, where he obtained his Master’s in divinity. While attending school, amandola helped out with neighboring high school ministries. after 15 years of being involved in high school and college ministries he and his family decided to return to his roots of long Island.

“I love long Island,” amandola

said. “I have been to a dozen countries and 46 states, and to me, long Island is the best and most beautiful place in the world!

I have always had a burden to make a difference on long Island. I long felt that there was a great shortage of churches here that are gracious, multiethnic, gospel-centered, and that believed in doing justice.” after packing up and moving to long Island with his wife Caryn and his three sons, amandola met Justin and Sherry Varughese. the Varugheses helped found and fund the church that is now known as lighthouse Community Church. the name lighthouse was chosen because of its relevance and meaning to the community. lighthouses helped sailors find their way home and will now, armandola and the church hope, help churchgoers find their way to God. amandola said the lighthouse Community Church’s goal is to “reproduce many gracious com-

munities of followers of Jesus throughout long Island. We dream that they will be a benefit to their neighborhoods and townships, and that long Islanders will see the character of Jesus though our lives.” the church has made an impact on the Hofstra community, as much as it makes

“We starting having outings and inviting them to our home for home-cooked Italian meals. the rest is history.” amandola is adamant that Hofstra students are a great part of the lighthouse community. “they are extremely enjoyable to associate with,” he said. “they are intelligent, driven and ambitious. We are happy that we have many friends from the student body. What I love most is the energy and life they bring to our congregation.”

Hofstra students also feel the same way about amandola and the church.

“Personally lighthouse is a family away from family,” said li Wang, a graduate student. “they ask you how you are, not our of courtesy, but because they care; and the next time they see you they remember you.”

Other students agree with Wang. “amandola breaks the stereotype of new Yorkers being cold,” undergraduate Faith rialem

Amandola...offer[s] rides every Sunday for students to attend a Christian service. an impact on long Island. amandola and other members of the church offer rides every Sunday for students to attend a Christian service. the transportation of students started when an original member of the church who was a Hofstra student invited fellow students to attend church. “[the church community] made an intentional effort to welcome them,” said amandola.

said. “He is just so loving and so caring.” rialem has attended lCC for a little over the year, and praises it for its diversity.

Hofstra staff members also notice amandola’s efforts.

“He has a great talent in reaching out and really showing the love of God in a tangible and practical ways,” said Director of Hofstra University Intervarsity Janine Hackman. amandola appreciates the love he feels from the Hofstra community for what he feels is his calling in life. although he feels that he has made progress in his community, he still has goals for the future.

For information on attending lighthouse Community Church contact John at info@ lighthousecommunitychurch.org, or show up at Graduate Hall on Sundays at 9:45 for service.

Man on the Unispan If you could

“Majestic lion.”

- tom DiBlasi, Senior

“I’d stick with the Snoop Dogg.”

- regan Hamm, Sophomore

“I’d keep Snoop Dogg...why fix what’s not broken?”

- Kyla Pollutro, Junior

change Snoop Dogg’s name what would you pick?

“Snoop Puppy...back to his roots.”

- Matt Subrizi, Junior

“Snoop Beast.”

- andrew Weinstein, Sophomore

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Arboretum Amber: Produced by the bees @HofstraU By rachel lutz FEatUrES EDItOr

Dr. Patrick Gannon, a professor and chair for the Department of Science Education at Hofstra’s medical school, does more than just teach classes.

He’s also more than just the beekeeper on campus; he’s the selfproclaimed bee whisperer.

He doesn’t have to walk the bees every day, but he does tend to them and collect their honey. arboretum amber, the honey, is an all-natural neutropseudical. this means that it has the potential to reduce pollen allergies, a feature that has been known to be anecdotally true for centuries. now, Gannon’s inaugural class of medical students is conducting studies to prove the medical benefits of all-natural honeys. the class hopes to establish that all-natural honey can replace the need for allergy shots. no timetable is in place to determine when the study will be published, but Gannon and his students hope that it will be soon. according to Gannon, honey bought from the store doesn’t offer the health benefits that natural honey does. the companies that make the honey in stores ultra-filter it so that it is nearly impossible to trace the origin.

Upon coming to Hofstra four years ago to launch the medical school, Gannon was struck by the beauty of the campus. He became friends with the director of the Hofstra University arboretum, Fred Sovieroand, and they both realized that bees are the most important insects for any garden; thus, the honey project was born.

Gannon caught the “bug” for beekeeping as a child growing up in England. He realized that bees were the key to agriculture because they pollinate all crops.

Beekeeping has become a passion of his because it simply makes sense. He even hopes to one day offer a beekeeping course.

Gannon offers honey for sale at $8 per 190 ml jar to friends of Hofstra University.

He also has another brand of honey called City Island Honey, named in accordance with the location of his second apiary.

“Gannon caught the ‘bug’ for beekeeping as a child growing up in England.”

Victoria Espinoza/ The Chronicle Top Right: Dr. Gannon in the apiary, located in the bird sanctuary behind the University Club.

Bottom Right: Dr. Gannon with a jar of “Arboretum Amber.”

New religious group on campus focuses on world-view

By Brian Stieglitz

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When walking around campus, exploring clubs and organizations and getting involved it is evident that there are many religious clubs on campus. But in searching a few students have wondered why there were no clubs for secular students, atheists in particular. there is an Interfaith Center, which regulates the Hillel, Christian Fellowship, and a plethora of other religious communities for students away from home who would still like to engage themselves in their

religious beliefs. But for those who have different beliefs or, in fact, no concrete beliefs and are still searching, there is a national organization growing rapidly on college campuses known as the Secular Student alliance.

First-year students Oscar Courchaine and ashley Myers joined together with other students on campus as well as faculty to start the Secular Student alliance on Hofstra Campus. What they hope to do is spread awareness about atheism and agnosticism along with encouraging free-thinking when it comes to religion in

general. “there is no atheism club on campus and we need a club to show that atheists are in fact a big part of this community,” says Oscar Courchaine.

“We plan to establish a like-minded community where we can all freely discuss and share our thoughts and have intellectual conversations different from ordinary routine,” ashley said.

“We plan on being a chapter of the national Secular Student alliance so that we are nationally recognized,” ashley said. “they can provide us with posters, equipment, and basically

anything we need to be a part of the alliance,” Oscar said about the national alliance. the alliance would be involved in spreading awareness by hosting events such as “ask and atheist” in which the organization would spend table hours inviting students to ask questions and get involved. they also plan to get involved in secular holidays such as the national Day of reason and, as part of the national alliances tradition, celebrating Friday the 13th by breaking as many superstitions as possible. For example, they want to open

umbrellas indoors and spill salt.

In addition to these events, they plan on hosting fundraisers such as a blood drive and other charity causes. the Secular Student alliance plans to engage secular, atheist and agnostic students in activity geared towards their beliefs, but overall just plans to engage students in a free-thinking atmosphere. “We want to include everybody in an open-minded setting. We are here to spread awareness and involve the community,” ashley said.

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Hofstra offers Philly cheesesteak, minus the Philly

By Emily Windram Staff writer

First-year students living in the Netherlands have the convenience of walking to the Core for a meal or a light snack, but the newest freshman class is even luckier. The Netherlands Café now provides students with the chance for some classic Coney Island cuisine: Nathan’s Famous restaurant.

Brand new to campus, the restaurant is located right next to Subway in the Netherlands Core, and it is already popular among students from all classes.

The restaurant is open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and although it boasts “The World’s BEST Philly Cheesesteak,” it has plenty of other options. It offers Nathan’s signature hot dogs, burgers (either steak or beef) and crisp-cut fries. All of these can be covered in extra toppings such as chili, cheese and bacon. Student favorites so far include the bacon cheese fries and, as sophomore Matthew LeCorte says, the “absolutely delish” cheesesteak.

If you’re not a big fan of burgers and fries, Nathan’s can still satisfy your cravings. It also offers crispy chicken tenders, grilled wraps and more. Health-conscious customers will be glad to know that the calorie contents of each meal (in both regular and large sizes) are posted on the

Compiled by the Chronicle Staff On the Unispan: Guy 1: Where’s your class?

Guy 2: Uh, Davison. Or somewhere.

In Class: Professor: You guys don’t know your West Coast rap. You gotta step it up.

In Class: Girl: People can stop themselves from eating. Gosh, I don’t understand fat people.

In the Student Center: Girl: I know how to add fractions!

menu. After either limiting themselves or throwing calories to the wind in indulgent, customers can then wash it all down with a sweet beverage like old-fashioned lemonade or orangeade.

While Nathan’s is already open for business, the official grand opening celebration is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 27th, from 1-3 p.m. Highlights of the celebration include free Nathan’s beach balls for the first 100 customers, free samples, raffle prizes and in

Elissa Salamy

Special to the chronicle

Growing up 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, I’ve had my fair share of cheesesteaks. While Philadelphians are still fighting over whether Pat’s or Geno’s is better, Hofstra has added another contender to the game. The Charcoal’s Grill in the Student Center has recently added their very own philly cheese steak to their menu. While most Philly natives like their cheesesteaks “wiz wit,” meaning

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typical Coney Island tradition, a hot dog eating contest.

Luckily, students absent from the celebration have the daily opportunity to try what is sure to become a campus favorite.

In Constitution: Guy: Well, I’m sorry for making you pancakes.

Outside Hofstra Hall: Girl: I f-----g need to go to the gym but I’ve been holding off because I’m not fat enough yet.

On the Blue Beetle: Guy: You deserve to get drunk.

I’m gonna peer pressure you so hard.

In the Student Center: Girl: She was talking to me a lot about religion but I was too drunk for that.

In Class: Professor: Hofstra probably has the best collection of bad statues.

Charcoal’s Cheesesteak Sandwich

with Cheez Whiz and onions, Charcoal’s offers the options of cheddar cheese, sliced peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese, and an item called the Texas Toast Philly Cheese, an abominable conglomeration of American cheese,

Outside Enterprise: Public Safety Officer [responding to fire alarm]: It smells like PopEye’s.

On Campus: Girl: When I feel lonely, I use a frozen hot dog.

Outside Davison: Girl: I’m just waiting for his tenure to be done.

In Monroe: Girl: You know the bad girl, good girl machine at the gym?

In Dempster: Guy: What is a rathskellar?

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, onions and tomatoes on Texas toast. I decided to stick to the basics and ordered my cheesesteak with cheddar cheese and green peppers.

Philadelphia native Will Smith once said in an episode of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, “It ain’t a Philly cheesesteak if it don’t come in a greasy bag.” While my sandwich didn’t come in a bag, it definitely lacked a certain amount of, well, grease. It had all the basic ingredients—a roll, beef, cheese and whatever extras you like—but it was not a “Philly” cheesesteak. The beef was cut thicker and in larger pieces than a traditional Philly cheesesteak, and frankly was too good.

A proper cheesesteak has stringy, fatty meat that is essential for that delicious drip factor Will was talking about. There definitely was not enough cheese, which left the sandwich lacking in flavor. When making a cheesesteak, it’s crucial that you mix the beef and the cheese together so that each bite is filled with cheesy goodness, and that was not the case here. Though Charcoal’s menu said the sandwich came on a “hoagie roll,” it was far from the usual Amoroso’s hoagie roll you would have in Philadelphia.

As a sandwich, it was edible. I kept hoping to really get that Philadelphia flavor, but in the end was disappointed.

Maybe it could pass for the real deal with unaware New Yorkers, but not so for those who have experienced a true Philadelphia cheesesteak.

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Club Spotlight: The Chai Notes of Hofstra Hillel

By Allyson Judge

Special to the Chronicle

Hofstra is full of different performance groups, including Sigma’cappella, the Dutchmen and the Hofbeats. But one particular group has been around since 2010 and not yet received the recognition it deserves: the Chai Notes.

The Chai Notes were founded by senior music major Alexandra Fox following inspiration from her internship with Hillel International.

“My sophomore year, I was the president of Hofstra Hillel, and I found out about an internship called the ‘Social Entrepreneur Initiative’ for Hillel International through Rabbi Middlemen,” said Fox. “The main goal of the internship was to get other Jewish students on and around campus involved in Hillel with an activity that we, the interns, were interested in.

So myself and co-president at the time, Lily Goldberg, decided to start the Chai Notes.”

The group, now in its third year, consists of thirteen students, only two of whom are music majors, and claims to have many different focuses.

“The songs we perform are

Hebrew as well as songs for the Jewish holidays with a mix of secular,” said Fox. We also sing well-known and famous pop songs, and our group doesn’t always sing a capella. We have accompaniment from many different instruments like the ukulele.”

The Chai Notes prefer to market themselves differently than other a capella groups on campus because they sing for the community. The club performs at the Parker Rehab Center in New Hyde Park once a month and sings at local synagogues. The Chai Notes have upcoming performances at the Shelter Rock Jewish Center in Roslyn and at the Temple Beth-El in Belmar.

Co-president Dani Paticoff said that what the club enjoys most is “just getting together once a week to sing. We are all friends, and we enjoy singing together; the music brings us closer.”

For anyone interested in joining the Chai Notes, auditions will be held at the end of the fall 2012 semester for the spring of 2013. The group is open to all majors.

Allyson Judge/ The Chronicle The girls of The Chai Notes club taking a break from singing their Hebrew songs during a weekly practice.

How to fight against greasy food advertisements

By Danielle Casey

Special to the Chronicle

Advertisements are literally everywhere these days, enticing us to purchase greasy fast food and sugary snacks. Societal influences have been blamed for making poor decisions about the foods we collectively consume, but there is another more subliminal factor. Advertisements are strategically designed to sell products, unhealthy or otherwise, and it is important that we consider this before falling into their trap.

Advertisements have never been limited to just billboards and television commercials.

They fill up the sides of web pages like Facebook, magazines and are even your favorite movies. The next time you

watch “E.T.” notice the trail of Reese’s Pieces Elliot leaves.

According to fastfoodmarketing. org, “The fast food industry spent more than $4.2 billion in 2009 on advertising.” It is a fact that more money is spent on advertising fast food than fruits and vegetables.

When we were younger, we were unable to tell the difference between what was actually true and what was a misleading business tactic.

As long as we got our Happy Meal toy we were satisfied.

Now we are obviously capable of seeing the difference, but that doesn’t mean we are infallible to trickery.

Many foods are marketed as being healthy, when in reality they are not. Take energy bars as an example. Most of us think

of these granola-based snacks as a healthy option. Believe it or not, a lot of granola bars contain as much sugar as a candy bar. I am not saying that granola bars are evil and that they should be the bane of our existence; I am

in products advertised as “multigrain.” Although multigrain bread sounds super healthy, this is the point of the advertisement, and in fact it is not much healthier than white bread. Multigrain bread goes through a refining process which removes the healthiest part of the bread, the bran. Whole grain products are actually much more nutritious, but if you did not know this, you could easily be fooled.

In his documentary “Super Size Me,” Morgan Spurlock cautions, “But why should these companies want to change? Their loyalty isn’t to you, it’s to the stockholders. The bottom line: They’re a business, no matter what they say. And by selling you unhealthy food, they make millions. And no company

“Many foods are marketed as being healthy, when in reality they are not.” just suggesting that you choose carefully. Generally, the fewer ingredients the better; and for the healthiest option, look for ones high in fiber and low in sugar.

Another example can be found

wants to stop doing that.”

It is true that companies are going to do what they have to in order to make money, even if it is at the expense of our health. But we do not have to succumb to these persuasive advertisements.

In college we are faced with many decisions. We find ourselves surrounded by healthy options as well as unhealthy options. What you choose is ultimately up to you, but when choosing to eat right, reading the label and staying informed are essential. The fall season is a great time to pick up healthy eating habits. By the time you graduate from Hofstra and begin your career, choosing the nutritious option can be second nature.

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Photo Credit: Cody Heintz Layout spread design by Zach Mongillo

On September 23, Hofstra hosted its annual Italian Festival.

Students could partake in Italian crafts, cuisine and arts.

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Exhibit raises awareness for Darfur

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The Artist Mitch Lewist bring attention to Darfur through his powerful representation of the plight through his various sculptures.

By Gillie Houston

Special to the chronicle

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he Hofstra University Museum is hosting an homage to one of the most catastrophic humanitarian crises in modern history. Large clay and bronze statues take on a stark and brutal beauty, and the powerful emotions they represent and recreate are apparent to anyone who witnesses this extraordinary work. In “Toward Greater Awareness: Darfur and American Activism,” on exhibit at the Emily Lowe Gallery, the

acclaimed artist Mitch Lewis shines a light of awareness on the genocide in Darfur and uses his work to highlight the humanitarian abuses occurring in Sudan today.

The conflict in Darfur began in western Sudan in 2003 when Darfuri rebel groups attacked Sudanese military installations.

The government responded with the creation of a militia known as the Janjaweed, who carried out attacks against the Darfuri ethnic groups. These attacks resulted in an unparalleled humanitar-

ian crisis. The number of civilian casualties and villages destroyed were overwhelming and millions fled, causing mass population displacement and deteriorated living conditions for the Darfuri people. It is estimated that since the start of this crisis, 300,000 people have died and 2.7 million refugees have been displaced.

In 2004, President Bush officially declared the attacks in Sudan a “genocide,” which caused an outpouring of outrage from people across the world towards the Sudanese regime.

However, despite movement towards peace treaties and an indictment of Sudan’s president for war crimes in 2009, violence still continues to this day, and countless civilians and international aid workers in Sudan live in fear of the horrible violence that continues within their nation.

Lewis’ passion has been helping the victims of Sudan for years, and he has focused much of his life’s work on highlighting this brutality and violence in hope of bringing about change. In 2010 the artist received the Save

Darfur Coalition’s first-ever Darfur Hero Award and received several other awards and accolades for his work on the subject. Lewis’ work utilizes terra cotta, bronze, resins, and wire to recreate the human form with a focus on humanitarian and socio-political issues.

The sampling of work on display now in the University gallery is some of Lewis’ most powerful work. Many of his pieces feature haunting figures, many faceless, and yet taking on an eerie lifelike quality of movement. In his piece “Darfur Legacy 3,” a fragmented female form towers overhead, appearing battered and vulnerable, but unbroken. This, along with the artist’s other Darfur Legacy statues, is a homage to the brutal violence against Sudanese women.

In another multimedia work, “Homage to Kevin Carter,” Lewis recreates the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of a vulture lingering near a starving Sudanese child, as if awaiting his death. For this work, Lewis creates a multimedia experience by displaying scenes of violence on a television screen next to the statue of the child.

These are just two examples of the powerful work that can be viewed in the “Toward Greater Awareness: Darfur and American Activism” exhibit. The work is on display now through December 7th in the Emily Lowe Gallery, which is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and SaturdaySunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Kevin Lewis’ work highlighting the horrific humanitarian crisis in Darfur is a beautiful and brutal look at a conflict that has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions from their homes. In Lewis’s own words, “art has always been a compelling agent for creating public awareness of social issues, and ultimately bringing about change.”

To witness this change and be a part of it, visit the Emily Lowe Gallery now to view the artist’s brilliant work that strives to make a difference in the lives of the millions of Sudanese still living in fear and horror today.

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Dr. Dog in Central Park Album Review:

By Alexis Willey

Special to the chronicle

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s the sun began to set behind the Manhattan skyline last Thursday, Dr. Dog took the Rumsey Playfield stage in front of an anxious crowd of mostly twentysomething’s already sporting beanies and beer buzzes.

Instantly the indie-rock group, founded in the basements and dive bars of Philadelphia filled Central Park with their swirling harmonies and aching guitar riffs reminiscent of the 1960’s, but still very much their own. And that’s exactly what their fans love.

Dr. Dog is its own entity; genre bending, inspired and continuously pushing their sound in new directions while remaining true to their distinguishable sound. Not to mention their impressive live talent and high energy shows keep the crowds asking for more, eight years after their first tour.

In front of a kitchy, neon American flag backdrop and behind mirrored sunglasses, band members Scott McMicken,

Toby Leaman, Frank McElroy, Zach Miller and Eric Slick led off the show with “Shadow People” from “Shame, Shame,” their sixth of seven albums to date. Their number of albums encompass the distance the band has come and where they’re sure to go as they quickly become a staple of independent rock.

Even as they’ve grown up and shaped into the band they are today, Dr. Dog’s albums are as reliable today as their original eight-track albums were, and it’s that security and certainty that brings their fans back time after time. The reality in their lyrics, which would otherwise make for a concert almost as depressing as Dashboard Confessional, is backed by the power-packed sound of McMicken’s crazy vocal range, Leaman’s growls and screeching harmonies, piano, rhythm guitar, a little synth and a lot of groove. They led the crowd through creeping intros and build-ups that never seemed to end, leaving people in the crowd wondering what they didn’t play and what could possibly be left

for an encore. They even fit in their extremely popular cover of Architecture in Helsenki’s “Heart It Races” (personally, I think Dr. Dog does it better but that’s besides the point) and ended the show with their latest single “Lonesome,” from “Be the Void,” their most recent album.

But the jeers of a rowdy and expectant crowd, unwilling to put an end to the magic, brought the band back on stage for a memorable ending with opening band, Delta Spirit’s front man Matt Vasquez, atop the shoulders of Leaman as the crowd sang along to “Worst Trip” from 2006’s “We All Belong.”

As stagehands unplugged amps and other unnamable, probably musical, devices, the overwhelming feeling of community satisfaction and various illegal substances hung in the air, unshakable by even the grumpiest of cleaning crew members, as happy concert-goers wandered into Central Park’s lush, autumn arms.

“They led the crowd through creeping intros and build-ups that never seemed to end...”

Dr. Dog began in Philidelphia and have been playing music since 2001.

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The Mountain Goats transcend

By Andrew McNally columnist

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f you’re familiar with John Darnielle and his collective unit of a band called the Mountain Goats, then you know what you’re getting yourself into with an album titled “Transcendental Youth.” Although the album does not officially come out until next month, it is streaming on Rolling Stone’s website, and early reviews are already calling it one of the best albums in Darnielle’s career.

Don’t think the Mountain Goats are like some of their peers who have released a good album or two before declining steadily over two decades. The Mountain Goats have proved to be relentless with the quality of their albums.

The most blatant factor to look at with any Mountain Goats album is John Darnielle’s lyrics.

Darnielle is praised for lyrics that are equally poetic, referential and bleak, like an early Bob Dylan who sings about famous places, not people. “Transcendental Youth” has some of his best lyrics to date, with an album themed around the lives of a group of outcasts and recluses in a society that branded them that way. The lyrics, especially on tracks like “Cry For Judas” and “The Diaz Brothers” are so stereotypically John Darnielle-like, that it almost seems like Darnielle is trying to make fun of his own style, but by doing so, crafted even better lyrics.

Overall, there is nothing special about the music on the album. In fact, tracks like “Lakeside View

Apartments Suite” and “White Cedar” start to wallow into a boring, folksy sadness that sound like something your mother might listen to, if it weren’t for the lyrics.

But Darnielle’s high-pitched voice backs up the folk side of the music, and his acoustic guitar remains surprising. The twist of this album, though, is an added horn section. Darnielle never overuses the horns, like David Byrne and St. Vincent on their recent collaboration “Love This Giant,” but rather keeps the brass section in the background of some of the album’s better songs.

For most bands, it might not seem like a big change to add some horns to a few tracks, but Darnielle has always tried to keep the Mountain Goats lowkey. The band’s first few albums, despite having the moniker of the Mountain Goats, were just John Darnielle with an acoustic guitar, recording songs at his house and using technology reluctantly and only when he had to. Twenty-one years and fourteen albums later, a horn section symbolizes the progressions Darnielle has gone through with his work. And knowing Darnielle’s poeticism, the additions of the horns may just have been purely symbolic.

“Transcendental Youth” isn’t one of the best albums of the year, but it is one of the better albums in the storied, curving career of the Mountain Goats.

And that alone bears weight, given the band’s respect in the alternative and folk communities.

“Transcendental Youth” will be released officially on October 2, and is recommended for anyone into the whole poetic-folk thing.

TV That

Matters:

By Matt Ern Columnist

The Office - “The New Guys” Grade: B+

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oming face to face with someone that reminds you of a younger version of yourself can be a strange and sobering experience, one that lets you reflect on the decisions you’ve made so far and where you thought you’d be in life when you were their age. When Dwight and Jim come face to face with the new employees, dubbed “Dwight Jr.” and “New Jim” and hailed as the new versions of them, they each take the news differently.

Dwight Jr.’s drive to be a salesman and his natural talents at balancing intimidate Dwight and make him question his importance. Dwight then overcompensates by attempting to ride a bike on a tightrope over the parking lot.

New Jim has the desire to make something more with his life despite his contentment to just settle into work at Dunder Mifflin. This resonates with Jim and his own past ambitions, enough that he accepts an offer from a friend to start a company using an idea Jim had in college.

But the job is in Philly and Pam has made it clear that she doesn’t want her boring life to change.

The Office can still do a good season long story arc when their back is against the wall. Faced with their last season, the writers will have recreate for these characters what they did for Michael and create some meaningful resolution for this nine-year documentary about employees of a paper company. And a crisis about Jim taking the next step professionally for Jim and addressing his past ambitions is a

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great direction to take his character in the final season.

Maybe I’m being too optimistic and all the good setup in this episode will be squandered on another mediocre season--but this episode can stand on its own for Andy developing Michael’s hatred for Toby and Creed’s voiceover at the end about the circus.

Parks & Rec - “Ms. Knope...”

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t’s a sad day when I watch an episode of Parks and Rec that I don’t really care for, but I knew this time would come eventually. For everything that works in “Ms. Knope Goes to Washington” there’s something a little off.

My main problem with the episode was the way it portrayed Ron. He was completely over the top to the point that he was almost a cartoon. It’s the same issue I had with Tom last seasona show taking the aspects of a character that were funny in small doses and blowing them out of proportion.

Ron attempting to throw a massive barbeque should have been one of the best things the show has ever done (his hamburger cook-off with Chris is one of my favorite Ron moments) but instead I found myself getting tired of Ron Swanson--something I never thought I’d say. Him turning down Jerry’s request for corn on the cob was great, but I refuse to believe anyone would think it’s okay to slaughter a pig in front of children at a barbeque and then eat it.

The Ben and Leslie stuff worked fine and I think the conflict that’s been set up for them this season is really great.

But I’m worried that I’ll end up losing Ron the way I did Tom last

season, and I’m not sure I can handle that.

Downton Abbey - “Ep. 2” Grade: B+

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oney problems abound on Downton Abbey this season.

The Crawleys will certainly lose Downton without a last minute bailout and the pressure is on to find one. A serendipitous solution to the problem seems to be Matthew receiving word that Lavinia’s father has named him his heir, but Matthew feels so much guilt that he plans to give all the money away. This prompts Mary and Violet to attempt to get the money from Mary’s rich American grandmother.

This new conflict over Matthew’s money is an interesting one for him and Mary to overcome this season. After all the hurdles they had to leap over simply to get married, it’s a little heartbreaking to see them happily enjoying their first few months of marriage. Not that things are happy anywhere else in Downton.

Mrs. Hughes is awaiting test results to see if she has cancer, Lady Edith finds her efforts to pursue Sir Anthony stalled by her father, and a war wages downstairs between Thomas and Alfred. Thomas continues to prove that he’s one of the worst people you could ever meet, but it’s a lot of fun to watch him nonetheless.

The most heartbreaking thing for me is Bates’ continued incarceration- particularly the situation unfolding with his new cellmate.

I was appropriately nervous after he threatened to cut Bates, but even more upset to see Bates get up and throw the man against the wall. I can’t bear to see a Bates hardened by prison.

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By Andrew McNally

Columnist

Green Day - Uno! Grade: B-/C+ Let’s face it: I didn’t want to listen to Green Day’s trio of albums, so I wrote this in early August before any of them were streaming. “Uno!” probably starts off with a couple of decent pop-punk songs, a midpoint between “Dookie tracks and “American Idiot” tracks.

Two radio singles – you’ll enjoy one of them. They won’t be interesting, but catchy and maybe not bad. Hits and misses all around. The rest of the album will probably not flow and be a muddled mess of an effort to “stay hip.” Billie Joe Armstrong joined “The Voice.”.

If You Like: Post-2000s Offspring, “Tre!” Green Day - Dos! Grade: D This is the 45 minute groan, the moment when you realize you remember previous Green Day albums coming out and that, yes, you’re aging at the same rate as them. This is the “Temple of Doom,” the “Die Harder,” the “Lost in New York” of the trilogy. There are slower tracks killing “Uno’s” hope. The first song over five minutes shows up as track three or four, far too early. Then it plays on as another rock opera but with no plot. Crappy lyrics paired with boring music will leave you deleting your Facebook and watching Jeopardy at seven.

If You Like: Post-2010s Offspring, “21st Century Breakdown” Green Day - Tres!

Grade: C+ I mean, it’s not bad. It’s a step forward – a sound album that flows better than the other two and has a good number of catchy, speedy poppunk songs, probably. But you’ll begin to realize how pointless a trilogy is.

The Clash’s “Sandinista” was a trilogy, from which people remember one song – the very first one. The songs will have no substance. You’ll enjoy it while it’s on, but when it’s over, you’ll only remember the three good songs from “Uno!” and continue to hear them on the radio. The threeset ends as you realize that one album compiled would’ve been much better.

If You Like: Lesser Clash albums, “Uno!”

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Lack of tolerance leads to mosque attack

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By marisa Scimeca SPECIAL tO tHE CHROnICLE

We live in a country whose pride is in religious tolerance and diversity, and yet in some of the most diverse parts of the country we still see the most intolerance.

Last week vandals spray painted words of hate on a mosque in

Bay Shore, less than an hour from Hofstra. After the police were informed, the vandals toiletpapered the imam’s house and have not yet been caught.

Being within the proximity of one of the biggest cities in the world gives Long Island a great deal of diversity. We often think of diversity as only meaning race,

but it includes religion, beliefs, age, and more. Religious differences have caused as much tension and intolerance as racial differences have. Long Island is heavily segregated, not just by race but by religion as well. Even on campus we can tell the difference between our backyard of Hempstead and its neighbor East

meadow.

Unfortunately this act of vandalism isn’t an isolated case. Over the summer swastikas were found etched into a man’s car in merrick (20 minutes from campus) the same day that a swastika was found drawn in marker on the local middle school’s façade. to many it may seem strange or even

funny to find swastika graffiti in such predominantly Jewish areas.

It’s really just evidence of a much larger problem affecting American society.

Hofstra’s pride lies within diversity and community and as such we think of ourselves as a tolerant bunch. But clearly, just because a place is diverse doesn’t mean that it is immune to acts of hate and discrimination. the P.R.I.D.E. principles monitor the Hofstra bubble in which we live; if we don’t act with tolerance and acceptance we face expulsion. But a college campus is a bubble, a microcosm of larger American society. And while finding swastikas on a middle school in a Jewish area may seem funny to a college student, as many of my friends thought, it actually shows American hypocrisy and weakness.

We think it’s funny because it’s petty and seemingly harmless. But these petty acts of vandalism are just evidence of the rising discord in America concerning tolerance and diversity. Let’s get back to the basics of community and tolerance; pride will follow.

Health care: the next election hurdle

By Victoria neely COLUmnISt

With the next presidential election weeks away, the incumbent President Barack Obama and opposing candidate Governor mitt Romney are working hard to secure the next seat as president of the United States.

During these trying times, these candidates face a number of complicated issues that are very important to the American public. Foreign policy, immigration, health care, education, jobs, social programs and the economy are only some of the hot topics of debate.

One issue that will have an extreme effect on every American is health care.

Both candidates are striving for the same thing: health insurance premiums that are affordable, allowing every single person the access to various health services and the elimination of denial on the basis of preexisting conditions.the question is, what is the best way to attain such lengthy goals? Each candidate offers a possible solution, and it is up to the public to decide

which best works for them.

Romney swears that one of his first priorities in office will be spent working toward completely ridding the United States of Obama’s Affordable Care Act. He criticizes this health care bill as a national solution to a state problem, and wants to give states the chance to build their own health care standards, and implement their own kinds of healthcare reform.

He wants to open up the health insurance market in order to encourage competition and drive the rising premiums down. Americans will be allowed to purchase health coverage

across state lines in order to avoid health insurance monopolies.

Obamacare does not recognize that each state is different in many manners that could affect their ability to implement certain health coverage mandates.

States differ in percentages of citizens who are uninsured, the vastly different debt levels, and the ability to spend money on health care programs without diminishing other important parts of the state budgets.

“Obamacare” and “Romneycare” have important similarities. they both put an emphasis on allowing people with preexisting conditions to obtain health insurance as well as letting children stay on their parents’ health insurance plans for extended periods of time -- often into their

mid-20s.

It is a common misconception that the repealment of Obama’s ACA would drastically change the ability of young adults to have health insurance after being kicked off of their parents’ premiums for being too old.

Each candidate has very similar goals, even though certain goals may be emphasized more than others. the American people, young and old, need answers to some very important questions regarding their health coverage, the future of medicare and medicaid after health care reform is put in, and so on. these are very tricky topics that deserve to be delved into with much greater detail, which will hopefully occur in the upcoming presidential debates.

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Strikes end but monetary issues persist

By Alexandria Jezina columnist

In the last week, the Chicago Teachers Union agreed to end striking, and came to an agreement over the contract that is seen as a win-win for both sides. The contract stipulates to lengthen school days, give principals the ability to hire teachers, have student scores be part of teacher evaluations, and give annual raises to teachers. It also calls for assistance in helping laid-off teachers with high scores find a new teaching job.

The whole issue that played out in Chicago in the previous week brings national attention to the issues of unions in general. Just this past summer in Wisconsin, a recall vote was called in reaction to Gov. Scott Walker striking down on unions and breaking the power the unions held in the state by removing the right of collective bargaining. As union power fluctuates from state to state, it is becoming a prevalent concern of citizens especially in the education sector. Citizens are facing the question: Are unions beneficial or detrimental, especially to those who have no ties to unions?

Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is known for his anti-union ideals concerning specifically the NJEA. Before his anti-union bill

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passed in 2011, he referred to the NJEA as “greedy” and stated that they “care more about putting money in their own pockets and the pockets of their members than they care about educating our most vulnerable and needy children around the country.” The current law increased the pension

and healthcare contributions by teachers, police, and other public workers of New Jersey and made it possible for tenured teachers with bad evaluations to be fired.

Christie’s opinion may seem harsh for those who are pro-union, but follows the reasons why conservatives tend to be anti-union:

the money factor for providing benefits to union workers and the view that teacher unions are creating barriers for a better public education available to students. On the other hand, unions help provide workers benefits like health care that help those with lowerpaying public jobs. Unions also

however, both candidates have expressed their views on this topic. President Obama says that he supports the Second Amendment and that hunting is an American tradition. However, he also says that assault weapons should be banned and that we should not let dangerous individuals obtain guns. In July, Governor Romney said that we should not be politicizing the massacre, that new gun laws are not needed, and that we should pursue people who present a threat, rather than preventing law-abiding citizens from defending themselves.

I personally think that the Second Amendment should be interpreted the way it was written: “the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” The fact is that criminals will find ways of obtaining guns, and stricter gun laws leave average citizens more vulnerable to criminals. The right of self-defense is one of the most important rights we have. It follows from our right to our property.

If our right of self-defense is infringed, all of our other rights are threatened.

Of course, private companies, such as movie theaters, may restrict gun ownership; however, it is possible that if the people at the theater were allowed to have guns, they might have minimized

the number of deaths. We must balance the benefits of allowing guns to property owners with the risks. For example, I do not think allowing guns on campus would be beneficial: the campus is already safe, and such a policy would be very risky. On the question of assault weapons, the person who operates the weapon is much more important than the weapon itself. A criminal is a criminal, whether he uses a handgun or an assault weapon.

Finally, there is the argument that a civilized society is supposed to have a strong police force to ensure public security and to make sure that only responsible people can use guns. While a strong police force is important, they cannot respond instantly in

help workers protect their provided benefits. so they are not subject to worse conditions like lowering of wages. One may argue that if teachers are happy with their benefits they will be more likely to excel in educating the future generation. But one may argue that those with tenure are exploiting the education system and are more likely to not have satisfactory teaching results because they are guaranteed a job while other more enthusiastic younger teachers without tenure are out of work.

I personally believe that unions are good for workers who deserve benefits, but that does not mean unions should have supreme power that allows them to enjoy their benefits while not being overly satisfactory workers. In my opinion, tenure that allows teachers or workers the ability to not be fired does not work. If a younger teacher is actually making a difference in the education system and doing better than an elder teacher, they deserve their job more and should not be punished for being competent. Strikes are a process that is necessary in the battle of state governments and unions and do not always lead to union victory. In the end, a strike can either make or break a union as seen in Chicago and Wisconsin.

Harsher gun laws unnecessary

By Ronnie O’Leary columnist

In the wake of the Colorado movie theater massacre, some people have started advocating the consideration of stricter gun laws. Even Antonin Scalia, a Supreme Court justice who has helped strike down many gun laws, said the topic should be open to discussion.

Despite this, gun laws have not been a major issue in this election season, even after the massacre;

“If our right of self-defense is infringed, all of our other rights are threatened...”

emergency situations. In these cases, our best line of defense is ourselves. Our safety is ultimately our responsibility, and if we cannot defend ourselves, we are then extremely vulnerable to anyone who initiates violence.

The views and opinions expressed in Op-Ed section are those of the authors of the articles. They are not a reflection of the views and are not endorsed by The Chronicle or its staff.

The Chronicle does not discriminate its articles based on the opinions of the author.

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Volleyball falls at Northeastern Pride lose first CAA match to pre-season favorite

By Angelo Brussich SPORTS EDITOR

The Hofstra volleyball team came up short in its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference match, losing 3-1 against preseason favorite Northeastern at the Solomon Court in Boston, Massachusetts.

After a shaky start in the first set, the Pride (12-7, 0-1) bounced back quickly in the second set, but the Huskies’ (12-3, 1-0) offense proved to be too much.

“Northeastern’s a good team, it’s basically the same starters from last year,” said Hofstra head coach Kristina Hernandez.

“They’re very smooth, they don’t make a lot of unforced errors…so you got to go in there and you got to compete.”

Northeastern came out flying in the first set and seemed to pounce on a slightly shaken Pride team. The Huskies hit at a strong 0.400 hitting percentage, and Hofstra didn’t make the necessary adjustments defensively so Northeastern cruised to a 25-14 victory.

“The first set you could just see that we were a little nervous, a lot of miscommunication errors that we had in our first couple of matches,” said Hernandez.

Hofstra executed its game plan much more efficiently in the second set, hitting at a solid 0.316 hitting percentage while holding the strong Huskies offense to 0.179, its lowest of the match and coming away with a 25-20 set win.

Junior outside hitter Nikki Kinnier with 14 kills and sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills with12 kills and nine digsled the Pride. Senior setter Catalina Charry also had a nice game tallying a match high 39 assists.

For Kinnier the 14 kill total leaves her one shy of 1,000 kills for her career at Hofstra.

Hernandez said, “The second set we did a really good job of executing our game plan well, exactly what we wanted to do.”

The good feelings were short lived as Hofstra was held to a -0.069 clip in the third set and

Northeastern put up another strong showing, winning 25-15.

“It was really on our defensive end,” said Hernandez. “We weren’t making adjustments as quickly as we needed to, so it was like ripping off a band-aid that just won’t rip off.”

Northeastern had another dominant performance on the offensive end in the fourth and final set, with 16 kills on 25 attempts and just three errors in the set. The Huskies would finish the set with a potent 0.520 hitting percentage.

Even with such a dominant offensive performance by Northeastern, they could not shake the Pride through the set.

Hofstra was within striking distance near the end of the game, closing the gap to 22-20.

But that was as far as the Prides comeback would go; the Huskies scored the next three points and took the set 25-20 and the match.

“I would’ve liked to see us fight back a little more like we usually do,” said Hernandez. “It really just

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Sophomore Kelsie Will (5) looks to set up a kill for her teammate. came down to Northeastern executed better what they needed to do, and we didn’t follow through with our game plan very well…we play much better than we did on Saturday.”

The Pride is back in action

Friday when it will plays host to CAA opponent William & Mary at the Hofstra Fitness Center (Rec Center).

Golf swings toward improvement, ties for eleventh

By Sean Williams STAFF WRITER

Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Sophomore David Mecca attempts to sink his putt at the Hartford Hawk Invitational.

In a marked sign of progress from a week ago, the Hofstra Men’s golf team tied for 11th place at the Hartford Hawk Invitational, shooting a 925 (+61) on the difficult Bull’s Bridge Golf Club course.

A very strong final day boosted the team who shot 300 (+12) in the third and last round of the tournament. The stellar showing of David Mecca’s 226 (+10) and Jonathan Farber’s 227 (+11) were good enough to individually merit 19th and 24th place, respectively, in a field of 88.

Tournament host Hartford finished well ahead of the rest of the pack, distancing themselves by 20 shots from runner-ups Boston College and Sacred Heart, managing to shoot an 875 (+11) overall.

Coach Joe Elliott said he was “very happy” with the way his young team played in the event, particularly after observing that Bull’s Bridge is “much harder than

Bethpage.”

“It was a hard golf course, a good field, and I was very pleased with how we performed.” said Elliott.

Elliot couldn’t help but note that Brandon Shin was unable to participate in the tournament.

Shin averaged a team-best 77.63 in 2011-2012, when he was only a freshman, and Elliott said that the team’s strong performance without him is a promising sign of player development.

Last week Elliot spoke of bettering his player’s frame of mind and while he saw improvement this week he still emphasizes that “its an 18-hole game, not a 16-hole game” and that his players need to focus, even under the pressure of a very good round.

All qualms aside, Elliott went out of his way to say he was proud of his group of golfers this week and he’s looking forward the tournaments to come.

The Pride men travel to Lorton, Virginia for the George Mason Invitational this upcoming weekend.

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By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

We got the chance to catch up with Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway to see how he has liked life at Hofstra, since being hired in May. The Chronicle: It’s been four months since you’ve taken the job here. What are your overall thoughts?

Jeff Hathaway: I’m having a ball. I’m having a great time. I think any time you make a transition like this; the early months are something I would call ‘look, listen and learn.’ And that’s what I’ve been trying to do: take everything in, meet everybody that I can meet and try to get a handle on where the program is, where it fits in with the University, what’s working well, stuff we want to make work better and most importantly just to get to know the coaches, the staff and the student athletes.

TC: Have you been impressed with the fall season of Hofstra Athletics so far?

JH: I’m thrilled about our coaches. I really enjoy our coaches. I think we have some really good, dedicated people running these programs. To me, that’s the core part of it you need because we ask them to go out and recruit

to 300-plus student athletes who come here and represent the University in the classroom, on the field and out in the community. The student athletes are our primary function, but you have to have a good group of people to go out and identify quality people, quality students and quality athletes. I think these coaches do a great job of it.

TC: Have you taken any time to explore Long Island?

JH: A lot has impressed me.

I’ve gotten around some and obviously to different restaurants to eat. I’ve been around a portion of the Island, but I need to get around more. Still trying to feel my way around campus and meet the people here. Now we’ll get out and in a very strong way and start meeting donors and alums of the University.

TC: What fueled your love of sports?

JH: It probably goes back to my time in high school. I went to Dematha High School in Hyattsville, MD, which is an allboys Catholic high school. My ninth grade history teacher was a guy named Morgan Wooten and he was the basketball coach, he’s now in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. I was not an athlete at all. I talked to him about being a manager for the basketball

team; subsequently did that for four years. Once I got into the managing portion of the team, I ended up as a student worker in the athletic department. One thing led to another and I kind of found my way that, despite not being an athlete, I enjoyed athletics. I enjoyed the camaraderie, loved the competition, love the fact that you are goal setting all the time, trying to beat your records, trying to do better than you did last year whatever they might be. So I think it was that earlier experience in Dematha that got me on the course for a career in athletics.

TC: Did you have any role models in sports?

JH: I grew up in the Washington, D.C. area, but I loved Roger Staubach (Hall of Fame quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys). In those days, you just didn’t do that because the Redskins were the toast of the town. But I always liked Staubach for whatever reason and then later on I became more of a Redskins fan and ended up interning with the Redskins when I was in college in their public relations office. And then I think about the [Baltimore] Orioles. The part I loved about baseball back then was that everyone was on the same team for a long time.

So when I think about the Orioles and Boog [Powell] at first and

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Brooks [Robinson] at third, you know the Frank Robinson’s, the [Mark] Ballanger’s, the [Dave] McNally’s and [Mike] Flanagan’s and you go down the list of a core group of players during a certain amount of years and I did like to follow them. They were lively and colorful. Earl Weaver was the

manager and he was always fun to watch so I kind of followed the Orioles in the earlier days TC: Any hobbies?

JH: I like the outdoors. I like to fish, I like being in my kayak.

I enjoy getting out and enjoying nature.

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By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

It’s just a number on a jersey.

It’s just something to help identify who is who on any playing field.

Right?

For some this is true. But for the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team, there is one number in particular that transcends the game: 27.

Every year, this number is given to one senior that most exemplifies the play and demeanor of former Hofstra lacrosse player Nick “Head” Colleluori, who passed away from large B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, in 2006.

At 5’8”, Colleluori’s hard work and never-give-up attitude earned him his nickname of “Head” as he gained significant playing time in his freshman year.

After receiving the news of his condition at the beginning of his sophomore year, Colleluori returned home to Ridley, PA for treatment where he was originally given three months to live. With his characteristic determination, Colleluori fought for 14 months, in which time he created the

HEADstrong Foundation for the fight against blood cancer.

The Foundation has already raised over $2 million for blood cancer research.

Head coach Seth Tierney and the men’s lacrosse program began distributing the number to a worthy senior in 2009. The likes of Cole Koesterer, Steven DeNapoli and Adam Swarsen have donned the number.

This season, midfielder and face-off extraordinaire John Antoniades has been chosen by Tierney.

Last season, Antoniades was named to the All-CAA first team and a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) All-America honorable mention. He was a force in the face-off circle, ranking fifth in the nation with a 0.642 percentage. Though he only took four shots last year, he picked up two goals.

“I did not coach Nick [Colleluori], but I’ve seen a lot of film about him and after seeing the way he played, his tenacity, I knew that John exemplifies that,” said Tierney. “He deserves to

wear that number 27.”

“It’s a huge honor,” said Antoniades. “This was always something I hoped would happen to me, to get this number.”

As Hofstra prepares to participate in the sixth annual Nick Colleluori Classic hosted by the HEADstrong Foundation at Ridley High School on October 6-7, Antoniades will do his best to honor “Head.”

“It definitely will be an inspiration when I’m out on the field,” said Antoniades. “Just to look down and see that number, I know I’ll be fighting hard.”

There will be 24 teams attending the Colleluori Classic including the University of Michigan and Villanova as over 10,000 supporters and volunteers will be expected to attend, including the Colleluori family.

“It’s a privilege to be able to work with the Colleluori family and help with their fight,” said Tierney. “This event always provides a great experience.”

Maybe a number just isn’t a number after all. Just look at what the number 27 has done for Hofstra’s lacrosse.

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Men’s soccer gets back on track against Jacksonville

By Alex Hyman STAFF WRITER

It was all smiles for the Hofstra University men’s soccer team as it capped off its home stand with a 3-1 victory over Jacksonville University.

“It was a wonderful win,” Hofstra head coach Richard Nuttall said. “I also thought we could have finished the game with one or two or three more chances and won by a larger margin”.

The Pride’s senior forward Mike Annarumma tallied his first goal of the season in the 24th minute to put the Pride ahead 1-0 when he took a pass from junior Shaun Foster and beat the keeper low and just inside the left post.

After Jacksonville tied the score at one in the 30th minute when midfielder Matheus Saroll played a beautiful ball to forward Nick Rodriguez who finished one-on-one with goaltender Adam Janowski inside the right post.

The Pride did not wait long to go back ahead as just 27 seconds later, sophomore Maid

Memic accepted a long ball from junior Tyler Botte, trapped it with his head, outran all Jacksonville defenders and finished with the left foot into the top left corner of the net.

Janowski, starting because of an injury to Roberto Pellegrini, shined after allowing the one goal. He finished the game with four saves including a game-saving foot-save to keep the Pride ahead in the second half.

“He’s been with us five years and played maybe seven or eight games. I have to give him credit he’s stuck with us and trains hard and made two or three really great saves”, Nuttall said.

The great save kept the score at 2-1 and the Pride thanked the great play from Janowski with a game clinching strike from freshman Joseph Holland.

Memic dribbled the ball in the far side corner, spun back around beating the two Jacksonville defenders and found Holland for the goal.

Memic leads the Pride in points with 12, tallying four goals and four assists on the year. He and Holland are tied for the team lead in goals.

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Freshman striker Joseph Holland (10) scored Hofstra’s third goal of the game against Jacksonville in the Pride’s 3-1 win on Tuesday night.

Womens soccer routs GSU, posting shutout

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Freshman midfielder Jill Mulholland (17) is tied for the team lead in goals this season with five.

There seems to be youth in revolution for the Hofstra women’s soccer team as the Pride thumped Georgia State 5-0 on Sunday. Of the seven Hofstra players that recorded points (goals or assists), six of them were freshmen or sophomores.

“This is one of the first teams I’ve had in a long time that can score on a consistent basis,” said head coach Simon Riddiough.

Freshman forward Leah Galton continued her stellar freshman campaign with two goals as she opened the Pride’s account in the 11th minute with a header from freshman midfielder Jill Mulholland’s cross.

Mulholland went from provider to scorer 14 minutes later when her strike found top-left twine to double the Pride’s lead.

“The midfield was fantastic,” said Riddiough. “Jill Mulholland is a beast. She did a great job of breaking the opposition down.”

Hofstra (6-4, 2-0 CAA) dominated possession, as distribution throughout the midfield was stellar.

Sophomore midfielder Lulu Echeverry has been dazzling fans all year with her skill on the ball and the style in which she scorers her goals. Hofstra’s third was no different, as the Colombian dribbled in on goal and slotting her chance left side in the 43rd minute.

“Lulu gives us a bit of explosiveness coming off the bench,” said Riddiough. “This bodes well for the future.”

The freshmen continued to impress when midfielder Chloe Dale played Galton in on goal with a beautiful through ball.

Galton’s cool finish in the postage stamp (top-left) gave her five goals on the season, tied for the team lead with Mulholland and sophomore striker Sam Scolarici.

To add to the party, sophomore forward Ingrid Moyer recorded the first goal of her collegiate career eight minutes from time when she pounced on a rebound

and found the back of the net from 16 yards out.

Hofstra’s defense was rock solid, as Georgia State could only muster seven shots compared to Hofstra’s 20.

The 2-0 CAA start has Hofstra poised to continue its strong conference play, but will face a tough test on September 30 against James Madison.

“It’s a building block as we move through the season,” said Riddiough. “It was a really solid performance and came away with a good win and we just want to keep building on consistency.”

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