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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935
“It’s working, but it’s not perfect.” Can Hofstra’s smoking ban rise from the ashes?
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Lib/Rep future still undecided By Jesse Bade STAFF WRITER
The decision to close the residence halls of Liberty and Republic at the end of this academic year, including the subsequent plans to relocate Honors College housing and the Health and Wellness Center, was not made lightly according to the University’s vice president for facilities and operations, Joseph Barkwill. “It wasn’t that we didn’t want to consider the renovations. It was everything that you [would have to] do. Okay, you have to consider the windows, but what’s the framing like for the windows?” said Barkwill. “[Then there’s] the cost for the infrastructure and wow, we are going to be putting a lot of money into this building that is already over 40 years old and well past its life expectancy.” Following an inspection of the building and these cost considerations, Barkwill recommended that Hofstra should not bother renovating the building as it would cost millions of dollars to do so. Instead, Barkwill advised that further investments into the other residential halls on campus, mainly the townhouses, would be more realistic and efficient. “You only have so many
places that you can upgrade and you have to look at what is the best place to put your dollar,” said Barkwill. Although the final decision to close rather than renovate the honors halls was not made until this summer, the discussion over Liberty and Republic’s future began three years ago. According to Barkwill, Facilities plans renovations three years in advance. Once the plans for the six tower renovations were set, the honors hous-
explained that the lack of structural complaints was correlated with a feeling of community that students seem to enjoy in the Liberty and Republic halls. However, the lack of official complaints against the complex did not mean that this temporary structure built in the ‘70s was not due for a renovation or replacement. Barkwill compared the decision to buying your first car. After 10 years go by, you grow attached. However, parts for the car become outdated and expensive to replace. With the costs for parts, the upgrading of the car becomes more expensive than buying a new car. Lynda O’Malley, the associate dean of students, and Warren Frisina, dean of the Honors College, worked to ensure that students who may have planned to homestead in Liberty or Republic Hall for Fall 2014 can still be accommodated into the new honors housing
“A s we implemented the tower renovations we said, ‘Okay, what is the next res ident hall that we are going to tackle?’” ing was entered into the discussion. “As we implemented the tower renovations we said, ‘Okay, what is the next resident hall that we are going to tackle?’” said Barkwill. “You have to make that decision. Is it worth putting the money [for renovations] into an older facility?” While weighing its options for the complex, Facilities and Operations considered a lack of work orders for the buildings as a reason to leave the buildings as they are. But as a reason for change, it considered that the style of its residential furnishing is out of date. Barkwill
said that there should not be a housing problem next year. “Even if our enrollment was to increase and our residential population was to increase, we would still have ample space for everyone,” said Lynda O’Malley. Barkwill also explained that after the Netherlands and Colonial Square are renovated, new housing options will be discussed if the University feels that they are necessary. To preserve the Wellness Center that is currently housed in Republic Hall, an extension will be added onto the Continuing Education Building – located west of Hofstra USA – which will house a new Wellness Center for students. As for the empty lot that will be left behind after Liberty and Republic are demolished, there are no definitive plans. Students living in Liberty and Republic will stay there until the end of this academic year and according to Barkwill, the building may be used for summer programs as well. Come Fall 2014, construction of the new Wellness Center will begin and a decision will be made about what to do with the space that is left. “I think the intent is to garnish some ideas from students of what they want to see there,” said Barkwill.
“I think the intent is to garnish some ideas from students of what they want to see there.”
at Vander Poel Hall. While admissions are not decreasing and students still need residential housing, O’Malley
Corrections from the 9/12 Issue: - In the caption in the article Hofstra remembers 9/11, an individual was incorrectly identified as a member of the military. He is a member of the fire department. - In the article Mixed feelings surround Hammer revamp, the student Saju Samuel was incorrectly identified as a computer science major. He is a biology major.
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Hazy Smoke Ban Enforcement: Why smoke is still present on the South Campus By Edan Stanley
smoking ban for students, faculty and visitors alike. Matt Markowitz, a senior public relations major said “It could be seen as a bit harsh, because as unpleasant as being around smokers is, they do have a right to do that.” Some potential ideas
survey to poll student opinion was also suggested. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Billy Finnegan, senior creative writing major and Chair Many wonder if the South of the University Senate Campus smoking ban will not Student Affairs Committee only be built upon, but actusaid, “I think we should have ally enforced, as well. our voices heard. I think we And while this ban is should have student represtill falling into place, the sentation with actual holding University Senate Student data that an actual Affairs relevant student Committee body would support.” is working While the number with the of no smoking signs Provost and has increased, some students to students question come to a the actual enforcedecision on ment of the ban. the potenRon Singh, a tial smoking senior political ban status science major and of North SGA’s vice presiCampus. dent, has watched The new the transition from topic of thrown around the Student smokers being allowed to debate centers on whether Affair Committee’s most smoke 20 feet away from a or not to enforce a campus recent meeting include; building to not at all on the wide smoking ban, extending designated smoking areas south side of campus. South Campus’s policy to the and time slots when smoking “It is generally enforced, North Campus. is allowed to avoid heavily but Public Safety can’t be Policy passed in October populated times, instead of a everywhere,” Singh said. of 2012 was formally enacted total campus-wide ban. Singh presses for more in the Spring of 2013, putting The idea of creating a student involvement in into effect a South Campus ensuring that the policy is followed. “The argument is, if you’re going to go halfway, why don’t you go all the way? But the opposite argument is, where do the population of smokers go?” said Singh.” Gioacchino Stillone, a senior finance major, says he has never been asked to put out his cigarette since the ban was put in place. “I think it’s more professors themselves coming over sometimes and saying that you can’t smoke here but Public safety, I haven’t seen anybody.” Stillone is not The decision to expand the smoking ban to North Campus is being deliberated in alone in his belief that the ban is not University Senate.
“I’ve only had students say things about it, not directly towards me, but if I’m smoking and they walk by I hear, ‘Oh, good thing that smoking ban works!’”
Photos by Samantha Neudorf / The Chronicle well enforced. Medea Giordano, sophomore journalism major, said “I’ve only had students say things about it, not directly towards me, but if I’m smoking and they walk by I hear, ‘Oh, good thing that smoking ban works!” Stillone went on to say, “They took away all of the ashtrays so now I find when I’m done smoking I have to throw it in the garbage can, rather than just throwing it in the ashtray. Some people just throw them on the ground, but I don’t want to do that.” Giordano echoed Stillone’s opinion, “I think the ban is stupid and I hate it and if they had ashtrays here, there wouldn’t be cigarette butts all over the ground.” Charles Forrest, associate director of Hofstra’s Public Safety office explained the rules that go along with the ban.
“We will approach, and we have approached students and said, ‘There is a smoking ban on the south side of campus, can you please put it out?’ and if they choose not to, we will ask them to go to the sidewalk,” said Forrest. Forrest also added that there are no fines or summonses penalties for not following the policy. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Herman Berliner believes, “It’s working, but it’s not perfect.” “I’m still told that there are areas where there are students who smoke on campus, and other members of the community, not just students, and I think we have to get the word across more effectively that on South Campus there is a total smoking ban,” said Berliner.
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Fall Fest preparations are underway By Marisa Russell
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Fall Fest has Hofstra bringing back the old and bringing in the new this year. The campus is buzzing in preparation for the anticipated weekend of live comedy and music. Hundreds of staff and student organization members are working together to prepare for the event that is expected to draw thousands. Clubs like Hofstra Concerts and Entertainment Unlimited are taking care of every-
thing that Vibe Live has to offer, while the Department of Student Affairs works to prepare for Homecoming, the parade and the rest of the weekend events. Preparation for the event began in early March. However, some changes have taken place since last year ’s event, including the return by-popular-demand of the “Out Loud” comedy show. Sandra Johnson, Vice President of Student Affairs, said that last year, “Out Loud” could not be held due to preparation for the presi-
dential debate that quickly followed Fall Fest in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. But after an outpouring of demand from students, Hofstra has brought back the comedy show. Aziz Ansari, best known for his role as Tom Haverford in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” will be this year ’s act, a decision that has pleased many students. The Vibe Live portion of the event will include musical performances from Sugar Ray, Ke$ha and BonJourney,
a Bon Jovi and Journey cover band. These acts are expected to help create a crowd with diverse musical tastes. Fall Fest will also contain the first ever “Run with Pride 5K,” an event that Chrissy Arnone, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions, said requires more staff than Fall Fest usually does. The event will benefit the Women’s Soccer Team. Public Safety is also involved with the Fall Fest preparation. Karen O’Callaghan, Director of
Public Safety, said safety is important this year, especially during the Vibe Live concert because of the increase in demands from this year ’s festival. “I want the students to have fun, but remember to respect those around you,” O’Callaghan said. According to Johnson, the event is a kickoff to the fall semester, marking and celebrating the start of another academic year.
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SGA WEEKLY WRAP UP Compiled by Nico Machlitt
September 19, 2013 • A 5
• Meet and greet to 60 prospective students, the biggest group of new students SGA has had, according to Alyssa Legnetti, Rules Chair • Unicef approved as an on-campus organization • Proposal of a new Hofstra fight song, due to outdated information regarding football teams and the names of our sports team, including allusions to The Flying Dutchmen • Both fight songs approved--old one kept for historical value, new one is more updated
Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano
On September 11, a PSO on patrol observed a student smoking marijuana in the parking lot near Estabrook. The student was issued a summons.
guest inside the room admitted to smoking marijuana. The non-student was banned and the Hofstra student was issued a summons for the actions of her guest.
A PSO responded to Nassau Hall on September 12 and discovered the glass of a fire extinguisher cabinet broken. A search was conducted without result. A work order to repair the box was filed.
After investigating a parked Ford in the west parking lot of the New Academic Building, a PSO on patrol discovered an unclothed male in the car. After further investigation, an unclothed, nonstudent female was also discovered. Both were told to put on clothes and escorted to the HIC, where the student was issued a summons and the non-student was banned from campus.
Three males were observed climbing a fence on the East side of Shuart Stadium on September 13. When PS responded, it was discovered that all three were non-students. They were escorted to the HIC where they were banned from campus. On September 13, a PSO on patrol in Estabrook Hall discovered that an exercise machine had been vandalized. A search was conducted but yielded no results. A student attempted to enter campus at the Oak Street security booth and refused to show their ID on September 14. The student was issued a summons. On September 14, a PSO smelled marijuana outside a room in Nassau Hall. The resident responded and the odor was evident inside the room as well. When asked, a non-student
In Rotterdam House on September 14, a smoke detector was sprayed with shaving cream, which activated the alarm. The detector was repaired and no further actions were taken. A student lost her purse on September 14. She was later informed that someone had used her debit card while it was not in her possession. A report was filed with the Nassau Police Department. A student received two harassing phone calls on September 16 from a male who refused to identify himself. Police assistance was declined. A Hofstra professor reported that his MacBook computer
had been stolen from his office in Hauser Hall sometime between September 12 and 16. Hempstead Police were notified and a report was filed. An investigation is being conducted. On September 17, an RA reported to PS that during rounds in Nassau Hall, the smell of marijuana was emanating from one of the rooms. PS entered
and found the residents. The odor was discovered inside the room, although no marijuana was recovered. Summonses were issued to the students. On September 18, a PSO on patrol observed a student in a vehicle smoking marijuana. Half a cigarette of marijuana was recovered. The student was issued a summons.
Key PS- Public Safety PSO- Public Safety Officer RA- Resident Assistant HIC- Hofstra Information Center
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O ve r h e a rd @ H o fst ra Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In Herbert: Girl: This class is making me feel inadequate. In Au Bon Pain: Girl 1: Are you trying to flirt with him? Girl 2: That’s my brother... In Student Center: Girl: This girl is literally a girl.
Outside Enterprise: Girl: I need to find a boyfriend for tonight. I’ll call you when I know what his name is. In Bits & Bytes : Girl: A con of dating me is that I shed. In Constitution: Girl:I’m so pissed. Why would you spend money on a singing gram for me? I want flowers.
Outside Hofstra Hall: Girl 1: Are you really uploading that? Girl 2: Of course I am. I’m uploading it everywhere. Duh.
OVERHEAD SOMETHING FUNNY?
In Breslin: Girl: He walked by me smiling and so I went to smile, but giggled as well. I’m afraid it was too much.
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Culture shock: my trip from Peru By Shirley Cayetano SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Now I get the meaning of culture shock. Before arriving at Hofstra I was already aware of the concept, but being a part of it is another story. I am from Lima, Peru and this Hofstra experience is something completely new to me in every possible way. I arrived at John F. Kennedy airport on Sunday morning. It was my first time in another country, my first time in an international airport and my first time in the United States. One question comes to my mind all the time: how did I know that I wanted to study in a country that I have never been to before? Actually, I never knew. That is the main reason why I am here. I wanted to leave my comfort zone which includes my language, my food, my friends and my family. Adapting to another environment has been difficult so far,
but at the same time it has been exciting. Perhaps some international students are having the time of their lives. In my case, it is a challenge because I cannot get over my shyness yet. There are no drawbacks, but there are difficulties that can be beaten with patience and time. However, sometimes I wonder what I am doing here. At least once, all of the international students have asked this question. Since studying abroad is our choice, it is our responsibility to cheer ourselves up. My first difficulty is getting used to the language. Speaking English makes me feel like I am not myself because it is not natural to me. I am still struggling with this issue. My advice to get over shyness is to speak a lot in order to learn and to adapt. We must remember we are one
step behind Americans in the sense that English is not only a requirement for being comfortable in our new environment, but it is also helpful for classes and assignments. After the language barrier,
plenty of food to choose fromfrom salads to brown rice with beans and chicken. It is obviously not the same food of my home country but at least it is not junk food. In addition to the food being completely different, living on campus is too. In Peruvian universities, resources like living on campus and having many restaurants and cafeterias is not common. As an international student, the biggest challenge so far has been the cultural similarities and differences. One difference I noticed is that in America it is quite common to say thank you for everything and to say phrases like, “Have a great day.” In Peru we do not usually do that. What surprised me the most
“Adapting to another environment has been difficult so far, but at the same time it has been exciting.’” another cultural aspect was difficult at first. Perhaps many of you have heard that Peruvian food is some of the best in the world, and I realized that fact when my mom’s cooking was not available anymore at the Student Center. However, in only two weeks on campus, I noticed that we have
is that people will talk to you even if they do not know you. In that sense, Peruvian people are more thoughtful, or maybe more shy. Another difference is the greetings. In Peru we usually kiss on the cheek to say hello, Americans do not. These differences may sound insignificant; however, these are the little things we have to get used to and they make us realize Hofstra and the U.S. are our new homes for the next four years. For all the international students that came to Hofstra for better, the key word is patience-the same patience that helped us do all the paperwork to come here. There are days when you will feel homesick, but it is our job to not let ourselves down. Nobody said it was easy, but one sure thing is that it is exciting.
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Faculty spotlight: Carol Fletcher By Allyson Judge SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The journalism, media studies, and public relations department has a new chairperson: Carol Fletcher. Fletcher is a journalism professor that teaches classes such as “News Writing and Reporting” and “Feature and Magazine Writing.” “The new position entails helping students and faculty with schedules and classes, working with faculty to advance an agenda for the department and fulfilling the needs of the department, as well as communicating those needs to the Dean’s office and in turn communicating to the faculty information from higher up in the University,” said Fletcher. Fletcher was given the job as chair of the department when former chair Bob Papper retired at the end of the 2013 school year. Fletcher began teaching journalism at Hofstra in 2000. “I was an adjunct [professor] for about 12 to 13 years before that. I also taught a couple of semesters part time at NYU and was also a [teaching assistant] at Berkeley,” said Fletcher. Before she came to the University, Fletcher worked in the
lot of challenges and I am really excited to see how we can work to do that,” said Fletcher. Fletcher hopes to bring many improvements to the School of Communication, notably further communication between faculty and students, so they can work
magazine industry as a writer, reporter and editor. “I wrote for women and science magazines,” said Fletcher. “I always had an interest in science and health so I started working at Discover Magazine when it was first founded and
“It is a really exciting and challenging time to be involved in media because so many changes are going on in the industry...” then one job led to another.” When Fletcher was busy teaching classes, she did not always get the chance to learn what other faculty members in the department were doing in their classroom or for research. Her new position has given her this opportunity as well as a chance to respond to the major changes in current media. “It is a really exciting and challenging time to be involved in media because so many changes are going on in the industry and we as a faculty have to respond to that… That poses a
together to face the challenges of the rapidly changing world of journalism. If there is one thing that Fletcher would like to say to students it is, “… Take advantage of [the School of Communication]; join a club today, get to know a faculty member, start writing for the student media, start producing, join PRSSA and just take advantage of everything in this building because it’s pretty incredible.”
Photo credit: Allyson Judge Meet Carol Fletcher, the new chair of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations.
Hofstra reacts to Sbarro’s opening
By Danielle Denenberg STAFF WRITER
As individuals enter the Student Center from the north side of campus, one of the first sights they see is a long line of students eagerly waiting in line in front of Sbarro. While sitting in the dining hall, it is quite common to see students settling down at a table with large, hot slices of pizza or steaming plates of pasta in front of them. Although a pizzeria has been located in this area of the Student Center for as long as most current students can remember, this fall semester marks the first time since 2007 that the franchise has been a Sbarro. Most recently that pizzeria was California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), which also normally had a long line of
eager students waiting in line to order. According to Crystal Samuel, the marketing manager for dining services, CPK had decided it would no longer serve its pizza in schools and the switch was therefore inevitable. The idea was that CPK would definitely be replaced by another pizza place, and the decision of which pizza service to choose was entirely student-based. Last year the Chronicle reported that 2845 students participated in a survey to decide on the new service, and 36.15 percent chose Sbarro. Samuel also reported that, for the most part, students seem to be enjoying the new eatery. “According to social media, there is a positive response,”
Samuel said. Senior David Berman appears to be no exception to the positive response.
“According to Levinthal, the museum works for about three years in advance to develop its concepts.” “Sbarro is cheaper, has better-tasting food, fresher food and the pizza is more New York-style. At CPK, you [could] only order a pie, whereas at Sbarro you can order just a
slice. Because it’s only a slice, it’s faster. I would wait [a] half hour for my food at CPK.” Samuel said that Berman is just one of many students who are pleased with the switch. According to her sales figures, Sbarro appears to be more successful than CPK. Berman also believes that the switch from CPK to Sbarro benefits students financially. “The combo at Sbarro is $6.99, and includes two super slices and a medium fountain drink. If you only get a slice, it’s $3.30. At CPK, you [paid] separately for a drink, and it was $5.99 for a small pie, so it was around $9.50 for a large,” said Berman. Despite Samuel’s claims of positive student feedback regarding the switch, not every student is as enthusiastic.
“Having eaten at both establishments, I find myself disappointed by Sbarro’s menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the pastas offered by CPK and wish Sbarro offered comparable pasta options,” said senior Eitam Miron. “ Graduate student Maria Katsanos added that she believes the pizza at Sbarro isn’t “real pizza.” Meanwhile, Samuel said that University dining services is satisfied with the change. “It’s always good to give students a say. This is your dining hall – since you picked it I think it’s a great idea. In the end, you are the ones who are supposed to be happy,” said Samuel.
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Man on the Unispan
are you team iphone 5s, 5c, or none of the above?
“None of the above. I’ve got a galaxy.” Megan Meyerback, Sophomore
“Neither, because I have the iPhone 5 already.” Maris Mcnamara, Freshman
“None of the above, because they keep coming out with new ones. Why get a colored one when I can get a case?” Alyssa Ruggiero, Senior
“None of the above. I don’t have an iPhone.” Gabrielle Cabrera, Freshman
“5S. I like the fingerprint scanner and it’s only $100 more.” Leeland Chen, Junior
“The colored iPhones are stupid. They are ugly colors. It’s stupid.” Elixabeth Murphy, Sophomore
“5S. I think the C would be too fragile.” James Kalenderian, Junior
“5S. Just because of the new hardware. It will open up new things for other technology, such as laptops.” Sebastian Short-Cruz, Senior
“I’m happy and content with my iPhone.” Marilyn Oliver, Senior
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Two new art exhibitions on campus By Emily Windram STAFF WRITER
The University Museum’s collections cross many time periods, movements and methods, and this semester will prove that versatility by offering two new, very different art exhibitions for free. The first, “Arnold Newman: Luminaries of the Twentieth Century in Art, Politics and Culture,” is a gathering of works by famed American artist Arnold Newman, who is considered “the father of environmental portraiture.” “This exhibition has opened to rave responses from our visitors, many of whom have spent up to an hour studying each work in the exhibit. They have also noted how helpful
and interesting the information [for ‘Luminaries’] is, on the interactive kiosk in the gallery,” said the museum’s executive director, Beth Levinthal. Newman’s works feature photographic portraits of icons from the 20th century, such as artists, political figures and scientists who transformed the cultural landscape of that era. Organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions, “Luminaries” is perfect for art lovers who lean toward modern, realistic work. The other exhibition available to students this semester is “Land of the Rising Sun,” a display of Japanese art from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Hand-painted scrolls, sculptures and wood carvings in the exhibition highlight the fascinating and long-standing decorative art culture of
be disappointed. “Each museum exhibition takes careful planning and time to select works that create an intentional ‘story line.’ With limited gallery space that prevents our sharing more than 5,000 objects with everyone at one time, highlighting key aspects of the collections is exciting to me,” said Levinthal. According to Levinthal, the museum works for about three years in advance to develop its concepts. “Luminaries” is already open for viewing and will be available until December 13. The Newman collection is on display at Emily Lowe Gallery on the south side of
“According to Levinthal, the museum works for about three years in advance to develop its concepts.” Japan. Students who prefer classic artwork or are simply curious about the development of art thousands of miles from New York will not
campus. It is open to anyone, including non-students, Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Emily Lowe gallery also has “late night” visiting times on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and is open for reduced hours on the weekends. “Land of the Rising Sun” will be located in the David Filderman Gallery on the ninth floor of the library and will be accessible from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from September 30 until February 2. Both of these exhibitions offer interesting (and free!) chances to see art from unique perspectives, and should not be missed.
The perfect night time fall make-up By Isabela Johnson STAFF WRITER
Before we all hibernate and refuse to go out because of the cold weather, enjoy the last moments of bearable, breezy nights. It’s not freezing yet, so play up the makeup while you can. Let me suggest a good look for these midseason days. This look is actually inspired by Mila Kunis, who has gorgeous eyes, but it also works for both blondes and brunettes. Neutral colors don’t have to be reserved for daytime; neutrals can easily be applied for a nighttime transformation. Brown is such a good color for when you’re still uneasy about heavy eye makeup. Go slow. Add light brown to the outer corner of your eyes, until you feel comfortable going darker. Sweep the darker shade back and forth on your crease to create depth. Go for a shimmery,
light color in the inner corners. Apply it to the inner corners and if you are feeling daring, apply it to your brow bone area for some highlight. Another color suggestion: gold is your best friend. I love using gold eye shadow because it’s so versatile-- it works for any season. Add some gold to the middle part of your lid. I love using the gold colors from the Urban Decay Naked Palette, but any gold eye shadow will do. Be bold and wear liquid eyeliner, with a winged-out look. It’s my favorite way to wear eyeliner because it will really gives you that “night” makeup you’re looking for. When I’m going out I prefer liquid eyeliner because it feels heavier and more precise. It can be tough to find a lipstick that’s not too summery or fall-ish, so I suggest a toned down pink lipstick. You can add silver or gold jewelry to this
look as well. Enjoy these nice nights out because we all know it won’t last for long. Winter is coming. If you want to learn to create this look, you can check out the video on my YouTube channel: honeyeyes494.
Photo credit: Isabela Johnson Everything matches a smoky eye.
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student art at its finest - Kerry Ann Castoria
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friends who are devoured by the home in which they live, an eerie plot Bizarre dismembered body fitting for the conparts juxtaposed with delitent of Castoria’s cate flowers arrest the eyes of work. You don’t passersby. Kerry Ann Castoria’s need to see or acrylic paintings, her interpretaeven know about tions of stills from the Japanese horror movie “House,” will capture the film to understand the paintings the attention of anyone viewon sight. ing her show at Calkin’s FORM “I’ve never seen gallery. it [‘House’] before. “I wanted to do movie stills – I People can look at like how dramatic they can be. my paintings and I do portraits, so I felt like film make their own stills would really capture the story line,” conaction and intensity in a figure I fided Castoria. was looking for,” said Castoria, An element of a senior fine arts major with a freakishly distorted concentration in painting. reality runs through Castoria began replicating Untitled Castoria painting, featured in the FORM gallery starting Monday, Sept. 23. the collection. A movie stills when she worked vibrant color palwith “Kill Bill,” the notoriously Professor James Lee, who then they become creepy the ette deftly transitions into blackgory Tarantino action thriller. But taught her “Painting 4” class, closer you look,” said Castoria. It and-white figures with misplaced then she found the source of her pushed Castoria to add her own feels as if the closer the viewer collection’s inspiration in “House.” piercing eyes. signature to the work. The movie gets to the work, the likelier the “The eyes are kind of playful The storyline of the 1977 horror stills are layered beneath her own viewer is to tumble into the paintwhen you first look at them, but film follows a young girl and her random, contour-line creations. ing’s alternate universe. “It’s funny because someone thought this painting [featured above on right top corner] was the figure contemplating becoming a geisha,” Castoria laughs. David Salle, an American post-modern surrealist painter, also inspired Castoria’s collection. Salle’s work has a rich pictorial language, much like Castoria’s. Both artists use multiple imagery to evoke a deep, richly layered story in their paintings. One glance is not enough; the Photo by Katie Webb images demand Untitled Castoria painting, “House” film still interpretation layered with original contoured line form. a long contemArts & Entertainment Editor
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plative stare to even brush the surface. “I painted her [figure featured above, right top corner] reflection in the mirror and window,” said Castoria. “I didn’t like how it was coming out, so I painted over it. I was frustrated by her face, but then it still showed through and it ended up adding to the weird feeling of the piece. So I left it.” The thrillingly disturbing collection would not even have been conceived if not for another professor pushing her into painting. “I was undecided, and Professor Doug Hilson convinced me to go into painting,” recalled Castoria. The collection will be featured in the FORM gallery, room 117 Calkins, starting Monday, Sept. 23. As for her career, Castoria plans to use her painting prowess to aid others. “I met a girl who was doing art therapy and a couple of people suggested it to me,” said Castoria. Having only seen the trailer for “House,” Castoria delved into the psyche of its characters, strikingly painting their stories. Undoubtedly she will be equally adept if she uses her passion to help future patients analyze their lives.
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Luminary of the lens
Arnold Newman exhibit
By Gillie Houston Special to the chronicle
“Blue Jasmine”:
belief in a flawed philosophy By Muhammad Muzammal Special to the chronicle
The film “Blue Jasmine” is a tragic tale of one woman who is irreperably altered by a world full of greed and money. The performance by Cate Blanchett is her finest hour, as she portrays the titular Jasmine as a woman who is self-destructive, and in turn, abusive and judgmental towards others. It is Woody Allen’s best work in ages, and perhaps the most grounded he has ever been. The plot and characters are reflective of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Jasmine has failed financially and moves in to live with her sister, Ginger (a doozy Sally Hawkins). Blanchett’s Jasmine plays out like an intense and neurotic Blanche DuBois, while Ginger’s current boyfriend, Chili (an unpredictable Bobby Cannavale) is like an Italian caricature of Stanley Kowalski. Jasmine’s life juxtaposes well with her past, chronicling the financial downfall of her husband Hal (a manipulative Alec Baldwin), a Wall Street swindler, modeled directly after Bernie Madoff. As Jasmine begins to adapt to her new lifestyle, the viewer can’t help but begin to feel sympathy. The most painful scenes involve Jasmine, an invisible character among all others. She is used and abused emotionally by Hal when he keeps various mistresses, and she is treated like an object by her boss, Dr. Flicker (a creepy Michael Stuhlbarg in a small role) who harasses her in the office. Jasmine begins the film as a seemingly determined and strong-willed character. By the end her façade is torn away to reveal her true internal struggle.
In a film filled with materialistic characters and lifestyles, Jasmine is one of the few that strives to make a genuine human connection. In thinking Hal loves her, Jasmine doesn’t just fall in love with him, but with everything his lifestyle affords her. After she loses Hal and is betrayed by him, Jasmine can’t help but live in that desirable smokescreen, a dream world Hal created. Jasmine’s willingness to give herself up to Hal can be summed up in one heartbreaking line: “I’m very trusting.” It is Woody Allen’s allusion to “Streetcar’s” unforgettable line “I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Jasmine is much more than another Blanche. She represents the dying center of America, the violation of the rich breed and finally, the yearning to live in the past. “Blue Jasmine” is not a traditional Woody Allen film. It is more concerned with deeply analyzing people through character development than with the scenery of a city. Above all, “Blue Jasmine” is an excellent exhibition for a writer/ director who impressively went outside his comfort zone to create an enduring piece of drama. The film exhibits minimum pop culture references and exerts more attention on the gravity of each character’s tensions and problems. Jasmine, like most of us, has been tricked by the world, but she wishes to go back. No matter how much she is willing to be recycled by a person, her first love will always remain with her, acting as her identity and her only path towards peace. Like every one of us, no matter how extreme the circumstances, we will always remain believers of that flawed philosophy. It is an unfortunate human characteristic that Woody Allen has mastered exposing in his films.
In his iconic portrait, Pablo Picasso sits stern-faced in a pool of sepia light against a backdrop of grey. One hand rests on his forehead, obscuring half of his face in shadows and his eyes peer into the camera, creating a feeling of intimacy with the audience. With this and his many other revered portraits, photographer Arnold Newman paved the path of a new, luminous age of portrait photography. Currently on display at “Arnold Newman: Luminaries of the Twentieth Century in Art, Politics and Culture” at Hofstra University’s Emily Lowe gallery, these brilliant works offer some of the most unprecedented examples of modern portraiture ever created. Arnold Newman, recognized by many as the ‘father of environmental portraiture,’ spent his
60-year career photographing some of the most influential and innovative artists, scientists and visionaries of the 20th century, capturing those subjects with a rawness and intimacy few have achieved on film. Newman’s iconic work, which served as the definition of modern portraiture, has been exhibited in major museums all around the world and is now gracing the Emily Lowe gallery, allowing Hofstra and the surrounding community the opportunity to view these creations first-hand. The exhibit highlights many of Newman’s most famed and transcendent works. The exhibit’s subjects include the likes of Woody Allen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Bill Clinton, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, John F. Kennedy and many more. These “Luminaries of the Twentieth Century” have each been captured in a unique and powerful way and the simplicity
Photo Courtesy of Tiffany M. Jordan Woody Allen portait currently in the Emily Lowe “Luminaries” exhibit
of the gallery’s setup allows the vivid photographs to speak for themselves. Newman’s subjects are photographed in a broad range from extreme close ups, as seen in the famed Picasso portrait, to more distant figures, blending in to the surrounding environment. Known for his keen usage of backgrounds to enhance the image, Newman’s work is notable for the impact of the subjects’ surroundings – many photographed with their work or in the setting where their work was created. A 1953 photograph of Diana Vreeland, noted fashion columnists for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, features her in a long striped gown matching the exact pattern of the walls and furniture, allowing her to become a centerpiece to the scenery. Newman’s portrait of John F. Kennedy from the same year has the President reduced to a muted figure in the corner. The artist’s primary use of black and white allows him to emphasize backgrounds to create captivating shapes and figures. While each of Arnold Newman’s portraits takes on an individual air and emotion, the one aspect that is consistent through his collected works is the intimacy Newman’s photographs manage to create, despite often larger-than-life subjects. Each provides a small window into the hidden worlds of these luminaries, artists and thinkers who somehow left a substantial mark on society, the way Newman left his mark on the art world. One needs only to view his portrait of Pablo Picasso – full of depth and intimacy – to feel the power of Newman’s expert eye and his talent for utilizing the beauty of the ordinary to emphasize the extraordinary. “Luminaries“ is running free to the public now through Dec. 13, at the Emily Lowe gallery in Lowe Hall. The show is organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions with additional funding by Astoria Federal Savings.
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Review Round-up
TV That
Matters: comedy ups & downs
By John Thomas Columnist
My fans, due to unforeseen events, I will be reviewing the latest episodes of “New Girl” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” in today’s column. I will be reviewing “Sleepy Hollow“ later this semester, assuming that the show’s writing staff were able to stretch its concept past the first three episodes. I never thought I’d see the day when I was more excited for Fox’s fall slate than NBC’s. I won’t be able to comment on the actual content of NBC’s new shows until they premiere, but there is not one new show on the network that excites me. It’s not as if NBC’s strategy is all that much different than Fox’s. Both are employing genre shows that don’t make sense with “Dracula” and “Sleepy Hollow” respectively, both have major music competitions in “X-Factor” and “The Voice,” and both even have shows backed by J.J. Abrams, “Almost Human” and “Believe.” Broadly speaking, neither is trying anything novel; with both networks it’s all old hash.
“Brooklyn Nine Nine” That being said, I can tell you that Fox at least has one new program that you should definitely check out: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” I had high expectations going in, as “Parks and Recreation” is my favorite television show of all time. Michael Schur, one of “Parks” co-creators, co-created Brooklyn Nine-Nine with Dan Gor, a producer on “Parks.” I should’ve probably tapered those expectations a little, considering how “Parks’” first season went, but luckily, I don’t regret my mistake. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is the best new comedy I’ve seen on a network in the last few years. Not since “Community” has a show captured my curiosity and enthusiasm in such a fashion. It’s definitely broader than even a nascent “Parks” ever was, but that’s alright. Even though I didn’t take much plea-
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sure from maybe half of the jokes in the episode, the characters are so earnest and likable that their comedic misfires came off in the same way a good friend’s bad joke doesn’t ruin the conversation. I’d also be amiss if I didn’t point out that THERE IS A BLACK GAY MAN IN A COMEDY THAT AIRS ON BROADCAST TELEVISION, AND ON TOP OF ALL THAT HE’S A CRACKER JACK DETECTIVE. When I watch a show for the first time, I try to not judge it with a diversity scorecard, because that would ruin just about every show for me. That really irks me. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” is a show that would probably check off all the boxes on my imaginary diversity scorecard.
“New Girl” “New Girl” was enjoyable as well. I didn’t really care for the A-plot that featured Nick and Jess fleeing away to Mexico in an attempt to protect their new romance. Schmidt’s whole “I’m dating two gals, guys! Isn’t that wack?” shtick kind of wore on me, but none of that matters because Winston decided to do a puzzle. Winston is a man after my own heart. He likes to do puzzles in the nude, rejecting the fact that he is colorblind. I like to do Sudoku in my birthday suit, rejecting the fact that I failed calculus. Sure, like most episodes, a lot of the non-Winston and Schmidt-related bits seemed forced and almost underacted, but then there’s a moment that suggests that, due to his colorblindness, Winston might not have realized he was brown skinned until now, so all is forgiven. Fox is doing broad comedy, exclusively broad comedy, just like the other Big Four networks, but they are doing it in an immensely enjoyable, still intelligent fashion. Next week we’ll see if NBC was able to pull that off as well with my reviews of “The Michael J. Fox Show” and “Sean Saves the World.”
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By Aaron Calvin COLUMNIST
Nothing Was The Same – Drake Grade: ADo you like Drake? If you do, you’ll like this album. This is all Drake, except maximized. Drake featuring Drake featuring Drake. Nothing Was The Same takes the unprecedentedly open profession of insecurity and vulnerability that was Take Care and supercharges it with a healthy amount of confidence. Drake has a lot of money and probably a lot of girlfriends (that he has lots of feelings about), so why not bask in the glory a little bit? There’s a song featuring Jay Z towards the end that you’ll more than likely skip. Besides that, it’s all solid. If You Like: Drake, Making eye contact while “making love.”
Oh How It Hurts – Dungeon Kids Grade: B+ Dungeon Kids have a very appropriate name. Their music sounds like it was recorded in an actual dungeon. Or a mildew covered basement at the very least. Between guitar echoing guitars that permeate each song, sentiments of desperation and jealousy are croaked out in half-formed syllables. Lines that would come off as creepy are, well, still going to come off as creepy from this band, but you’ll probably have a little more sympathy for these guys than that weird guy from high school who still Facebook chats you. If You Like: Rawk N Roll music, Dark sexual thoughts.
Get Olde – Crying Grade: B Crying has done the seemingly impossible. They’ve made chiptune music that isn’t crazy obnoxious. It has all the hallmarks of chiptune: upbeat guitars and floating synths with the all the hallmark sounds of your dad’s NES. What sets Crying apart is their smooth female vocals that make the shrieking eight bit sounds enter the bearable zone. Their songs are also well-written and not as gimmicky as the music that relies on a novelty sort of sound tends to be. If You Like: Anamanaguchi, Feeling sad while playing old video games.
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Herbert commandeers the comm. school By Eve Morin Special to the Chronicle
Joe, Arthur, Bob, Sally, Jess, Molly. Our names define us. What would people call you if you didn’t have a name? And what would you do if someone walked up to you with a large sum of money and told you that it could be all yours, as long as you change your name? Most people would never consider it, but does the same principle hold true for buildings? Over the summer, a man named Lawrence Herbert donated millions of dollars to the Hofstra community. As a token of the University’s appreciation, the school of communication was stripped of its original title, Dempster Hall, and renamed to honor the Pantone Matching System inventor and Hofstra alumnus. Newly titled the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the building stands where it always has, only now with an identity crisis. A name serves as a title and an identification, even for buildings. Students should be able to walk by Dempster and see it titled as such. According to a news item on the University website, President Stuart Rabinowitz draws parallels between the leaps and bounds that Herbert achieved in the world of communication and the name change to Hofstra’s school of communication: “It is only fitting that the school bears the name of a man who literally created a new language and in doing so, profoundly changed the way we
communicate.” Herbert’s accomplishments do serve as goals for which communication students should strive, and there is no doubt that Herbert should have a legacy on this campus. But the school of communication already had a name. The cleverly titled New Academic Building, also known as NAB, is decidedly no longer new. Had Herbert’s name replaced that building, two birds would have been killed with only one stone. Herbert’s legacy would have been forever inscribed on campus, and NAB would have an arguably less arbitrary title. In addition, the New Academic Building does play host to some communications classes, so acknowledging Herbert’s accomplishments on that building would not have been entirely in vain. Even if the University had an attachment to the name of the New Academic Building, there could have been alternative ways
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to acknowledge Herbert. For instance, a life-sized Lawrence Hebert statue could have fit in wonderfully next to the one of Socrates in front of Hauser Hall, or in an open location near the school of communication. Or free ice cream could have been served on one day each year to celebrate Herbert, and students could take the time to recognize the many wonderful things that he has done for the
world of communication and the University. Neither of these solutions would have been invasive to the life already present on campus. So Lawrence Herbert came along with more money than George Dempster, but should that decide the name of the building? Would Hebert have even been honored on campus had he not donated a large sum of money? His achievements went unnoticed
by the University until he showed up with the money. Regardless of any sentimental value that resided in the building previously known as Dempster Hall, the signs have already been switched, and Mr. Herbert received his legacy at the place where he began his successes.
Around the time of the Civil War, when bigotry, racism and hate-driven prejudice existed,
is of a place and time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope on earth.” But now it seems as if there might be no hope at all for America and its humanity. Nina Davuluri, Miss New York, became the first contestant of Indian descent to be crowned Miss America on Sept. 15.
Immediately after her win was announced, Twitter exploded with hateful messages – people calling her Arab, referring to her as “Miss Al-Qaeda” and associating her with 9/11. Even more appalling was that it became a trending topic on Twitter. This is frightening because the age range among Twitter users is from 18-29 years old. That is our generation.
Beauty pageant reveals an ugly America By Pooja Kumbhar Columnist
The United States of America turned 237 years old this year. Pride runs deep within the people of this nation. And why shouldn’t it? We are undoubtedly the greatest nation in the world. We have come a long way since the Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution; we have accomplished milestones from the abolishment of slavery, to women’s suffrage, to the Civil Rights Act, and, of course, to
Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential election victory. Obama’s victory marked a symbolic moment in the history of the United States, the overcoming of the last racial barrier in American politics. Just 143 years earlier, the man who now holds supreme office in U.S. government could have been a possession, another man’s property.
“...we desire to have an impact on the world, yet we cannot accept something as simple as the diversity of our nation.” former president Abraham Lincoln was quoted saying, “my dream
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Continued From page A12 We are considered to be much bigger conformists than the radical, individualistic X-ers that came before us because we have learned from history to value and understand our American roots. As members of Generation-Y, we desire to have an impact on the world, yet we cannot accept something as simple as the diversity of our nation. It is one thing to be a racist, but even worse are uninformed, thickheaded racists who make blatant remarks with no backing. Our country has been involved with the Middle East for as long as three presidential terms, continuing its fourth. The media divulges so much about the region, yet Americans still do not know their geography when referring to Duvulari as an Arab. Duvulari is an American woman of Indian decent and Hindu faith. India is not part of the Middle East, and Arabs have completely different roots and geographical origin. Regardless, it would not matter if she were Arab; the beauty pageant seeks Americans, and we are all Americans in this nation. Maybe we can let it slide that some self-absorbed people do not know their geography outside of America, but at least know the fundamentals of the American society in which we live. Some went as far as tweeting, “This is Miss America, not Miss Foreign Country.” The only true people of this country are the Native Americans,
whom we, the immigrants, kicked out. Every person that lives here has at some point emigrated from another nation. To be an American is to be a part of diverse races, religions and ethnicities. We are a melting pot. Wake up call to those racist tweeters: take a look around you; there are different kinds of people everywhere. We have a half black president, two Hispanic state governors and two of Indian descent. Hillary Clinton’s long-time aide, Huma Abedin, is a devout Muslim. The guy who pumps your gas is of Turkish descent. The tech at the Apple store who fixes your laptop is of Chinese descent. The guys who own the bar you hang out at are of Italian descent. Our own university is a perfect example. Over 30 percent of Hofstra undergraduate students are non-white, and we have an overwhelming number of international students from all over the world, as well as clubs and organizations for all sorts of ethnic backgrounds and religions. And the wonderful thing about this campus is that at the end of the day, we come together as students with nothing but Hofstra pride. The 2014 Miss America Beauty Pageant brought attention to a different matter than expected, opening the eyes of young Americans to the bigotry and close-mindedness that still exists in our nation. We are further than we think from the day we are to “live in a nation where we will not be judged by the color of our skin, but by the content of our character.”
“Take a look around you; there are different kinds of people everywhere.”
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Letters to the Editor To the Editor, My good friend and colleague Dion Pierre wrote previously about the moral case for intervening in Syria in last issue’s “Politics of war: Why we must act on Syria.” It is not to impugn his intentions that I write, but to show that historically, the best of intentions have brought down America’s economy and world standing. In the face of a brutally horrific landscape developing in Syria, cries are intensifying for the United States to act militarily in the Middle East. The cries ring through the fading remnants of the neoconservative strains in America and through an administration grasping onto any sense of power or relevance it can manage in the Middle East. But throughout America and many other corners of the world, there is almost unanimous disapproval of the war hawks ready to launch our country into another entrenched conflict in the Middle East. American intervention in Syria is one of those increasingly rare phenomena that is less popular than Congress. As a member of Hofstra Students for Liberty, it is here that I split from my friends in the Republican Party. It is my belief that protecting America’s interests takes top priority, and this should be the mentality throughout our university. It’s easy to be apathetic toward something happening on the other side of the world, even if it’s a humanitarian tragedy. Intervention in Syria is harder to ignore, as it would inevitably come back to haunt us. It is naïve to believe that radical insurgents will want no retribution for another round of American imperialism. When that happens, it will be difficult for anyone on this campus to ignore the consequences. By standing idle, we allow the elitists in the administration to pull all the strings. We need to make our voices heard, put politics aside, and question any authority that will send our capital and countrymen to fight when America is not in any danger. The position of the Obama administration is understand-
able. As Assad crosses line after fictitious red line, Obama is losing whatever remaining credibility he has as a competent Commanderin-Chief. The candidate who promised to end needless foreign entanglements now risks dragging America into another lengthy and costly war. The president can put his own credibility on the line, but he does not have a free pass to put that of America there with it. The unfortunate truth is that there are no easy answers here. It’d be nice to carpet bomb the Assad regime into the dust, but that ignores the historical consequences of America sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong. There is no denying the horrors that are being committed in Syria, but there is a vital factor that separates this from the horrors committed by Germany in WWII. If we aid the rebels, we risk further destabilization of an already delicate area, and we could inadvertently put power into the hands of those who attacked us on September 11, 2001. If we topple Assad, is it more or less likely that his chemical weapons would end up in the hand of al-Qaeda cells known to operate within the rebellion? It is much more probable that terrorists would then gain footholds in the region and pose a greater threat not only to the U.S., but also to our ally, Israel. Opposing Syrian intervention isn’t falling back to an age of weakness, but rather, moving forward to a foreign policy imbedded in the Constitution and our founding principles. It is misguided to say that our values are somehow set in wars led by all-powerful executives. Our nation was founded as a constitutional republic where the representatives of the people would only send us to war when we faced an imminent threat. Just because a situation is horrible does not qualify it as an imminent threat worthy of putting America’s blood and treasure on the line for several years to come. Tell the families of the dead the merits of a limited campaign with no boots on the ground. Tell them that our actions cannot be defined as war and that death by our bombs is preferable to death by Assad’s.
Tacking on the word “democracy” at the end of a sentence does not create a solution. This isn’t a plea to turn a blind eye. This is a plea to use both eyes to see the disadvantages of a new crusade for the American empire.
Brett Linley Hofstra Students for Liberty President
To the Editor, We were pleased to read Victoria Neely’s (9/12/2013) editorial “Hofstra Honors Integrity Over Other Affairs” in which she expresses general support for the Honor Code but questions whether it will “actually make a difference.” Research suggests it will. An article review by McCabe, Trevino, and Butterfield in 2001 cites findings that students at universities with honor codes “were less likely to cheat, were less likely to rationalize or justify any cheating behavior that they did admit to, and were more likely to talk about the importance of integrity and about how a moral community can minimize cheating.” Every individual who commits publicly to the Hofstra Code reassures those who might be tempted to cheat that the vast majority of us choose honesty. And while the Code won’t lower your tuition bill, showing the world that we take honesty seriously will protect and enhance the value of a Hofstra education.
Warren Frisina, Dean Hofstra University Ari Richman, Student Daniel Seabold, Associate Professor of Mathematics Honor Board Co-Chairs
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Hofstra holds the New York Cosmos Season Opener Photo Credit/ New York Cosmos
The Chronicle Welcomes the Cosmos By Sean Williams sports Editor
The Hofstra Chronicle sports section is pleased to announce that we are now covering the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. The team famously known for Pele (Note to fix the abbreviation) and reinvigorating American soccer in the 1970s is back and playing home games at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. “It’s the same club, the same league, the same color scheme… owners have changed hands a few times, but it’s the same history, the same Cosmos,” said David Hochman, spokesperson for the club. He continued, saying “We’re trying to build a new legacy while honoring history.” The Cosmos benefit from their name and image, which is iconic in the annals of American soccer. This is, after all, the team that featured one of the most famous soccer players of all time, Pele, (again, must correct the little Spanish thing) the same man who is now honorary president of the club. “People remember Pele
and people remember the Cosmos very well. They remember 77,000 people in Giants Stadium” said Hochman, referencing the times when the team was something of a national sensation. The fame of the original Cosmos was brief but incendiary. A series of notable foreign acquisitions such as Pele, (same damn note) Franz Beckenbauer, and Giorgio Chinaglia sparked a successful fan following, one that would quickly dissipate in the years following Pele’s retirement. The new look Cosmos will try to reestablish their flagship name in the North American Soccer League by appealing to local fans and relying on the media market of New York City. “We’re trying to spread the word as much as we can[that] there’s pro soccer on Long Island,” said Hochman. The team’s marketing group has been advertising on WFAN and “Boomer and Carton in the Morning” to appeal to local sports fans. Hochman said that the fans have been enthusiastic about the team so far. The North American
Soccer League is counting on the big-name Cosmos’ big name to be a powerhouse marketing draw, but the outfit has every intention to expand. “We became the eighth team to join the league. Next year there will be three expansion teams and in the 2015 season there are already two committed teams,” said Hochman. “It’s been a great response, [the fans] are very passionate, and we sold out the first home game. The last three games we’ve had very strong attendance.” The Cosmos are an intriguing possibility in the competitive and vicious New York sports market. They are a new team in a small league, but they have an enormous cultural impact based on their name alone. Freeman takes a corner shot in Season Opener Photo Credit/ New York Cosmos
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Women’s soccer wins again at home By Kyle Kandetzki Special to the Chronicle
In just one week, the Hofstra women’s soccer team has improved its form to CAA Champion standards and the team is optimistic in regards to the rest of the season. Starting off a weekend of games, Hofstra took on Monmouth University on Friday, Sept. 13. The Monmouth Hawks came into the game 5-0, but took their first loss to the Pride, 2-1. “I think we have the making for a really good team now,” said head coach Simon Riddiough. “We’ve got to stay healthy and prepare properly, but when we do we are successful.” Hofstra came into the matchup on a two-game win streak, both wins being shutouts. The Pride seemed to carry this momentum right into the beginning of the game, as it took them just over one minute to strike. Sam Scolarici intercepted a cross from Amber Stobbs and scored her CAA leading eighth goal of the season. As the first half wore on, Hofstra established total defensive dominance, barely allowing Monmouth to get any chances, with only one shot on goal during the first half. The Pride got to the net six times, with a few saves needed by Hawks goalie Ashley Lewis. Halfway through the first, Hofstra added an insurance goal in an unprecedented situation from Ruby Staplehurst.
Staplehurst was to take a free kick from just beyond midfield, but as the ball sailed toward the goal, it never caught any heads or hands and floated in. “Ruby’s play was quite fortunate, though it was a great strike,” said Riddiough. “But I think the other team would say we were very fortunate for that to have happened.” Anyone who watched this matchup knew that Hofstra was dominant starting midway through the second half. It seemed as if every time the Hawks moved to Pride goalie Emily Morphitis, they would be stopped. But finally in the 72nd minute, the silence was broken when Monmouth’s Breynn Collazo booted the ball into the net on a rebound stop by Morphitis. For a short amount of time it seemed like Monmouth had Hofstra on the defensive, getting six shots mostly in the latter end of the second half. But the Pride was able to efficiently run out the clock and win 2-1. On Sunday, Hofstra went on the road to take on the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, a team that was 1-4-1 coming into the game. The game ended up being a stalemate nearly throughout, but the one and only score came in the 36th minute. Kelly Cummings headed in a corner kick from Ruby Staplehurts for her first goal of the season, and the only one the Pride would need to top the struggling Bonnies. Though the score indicates a close contest,
Bonaventure lagged far behind Hofstra as they were outshot 13-4. Both of the weekend’s games featured injury scares for Hofstra. In the St. Bonaventure game, increasingly impressive goalie, Emily Morphitis left in the eighth minute, though backup Friederike Mehring was able to post a shutout for her 82 minutes in goal. Morphitis’ status for their next game at St. Joseph’s is unknown. “Emily does a great job of game management,” said Riddiough, before Morphitis was injured. “She slows the game down and definitely has many strengths.” In their game against Monmouth, Hofstra saw two injury worries, starting with Amber Stobbs who took a hard fall on top of the ball late in the first half. Stobbs would return for the second half, but did not play in their game against St. Bonaventure. Also injured in the game was Ingrid Moyer, who had to be helped off the field, and also didn’t play against the Bonnies. Ruby Staplehurst makes an insurance goal that guarentees Hofstra the win. Hofstra’s four-game Photo courtesy of Brain Ballweg winning streak lands them two games over .500 with a 5-3 record. Their next game is at currently 4-2-2. The Pride doesn’t against CAA opponent UNC Saint Joseph’s University, who is return home until September 27th Wilmington.
Player Focus: Kelsie Wills, Volleyball By Mike Rudin Assistant sports editor
Kelsie Wills held the team on her back to win every game at Hofstra’s invitational. According to GoHofstra, she was awarded the CAA co-offensive player of the week. The Pride’s Wills scored an average of 23.33 points throughout the invitational as well as putting up at least 18 kills in all three matchups. Wills scored a season
high 23 kills in her peak performance against Central Michigan University. Over the season, Wills has achieved putting up 191 points, 169 kills, 73 digs, 18 blocks and 12 service aces. Also, Wills scored a 4.45 kill per set average for the season. In terms of category leaders, she is the number one Hofstra player in attacks, kills and points. Wills also achieved placing second in receptions and serves
among the team and is in at least the top five for every other category imaginable. Wills is also 24 kills away from reaching tenth place all-time in Hofstra’s history. The Pride’s volleyball team hasn’t had a superstar like Kelsie Wills in the longest time; she has boosted the overall performance of the team. Another mentionable highlight is that the Pride lost their series against LIU Brooklyn since Kelsie
Wills didn’t put up her usual elite numbers; the team fell with her, losing 3-0. Granted, Wills did get some assistance from certain performances by a few other players. During the Princeton matchup, both Burke and Kause scored 12.5 points as well as Sara Campolina scored 13 points. Also, Hofstra’s matchup against USC had three Pride players scoring ten points each to assist
in the victory. Finally, during the championship game against Central Michigan, Nuria Lopes da Silva put up 12 points. However, Kelsie Wills outscored all her teammates by twice the amount of points. She has proven that she is the nucleus of the team and this week especially proves that statement
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Chris Greibsck was aggressive on Sunday’s game against Brown University. Photo courtesy of Chronicle Staff
Men’s soccer wins over Brown in a thriller
By Frank Aimetti
Special to the Chronicle
A return home turned out to be exactly what was needed for the Hofstra Pride men’s soccer team as they ended a two game skid with a rousing double overtime victory over #25 Brown. The match started off quickly with both sides taking turns attacking. Jack Gorab led the charge for Brown, scoring in the 10th minute off of a rebound of a blocked shot. Senior forward Chris Griebsch orchestrated the Hofstra offensive and served as the creator for many near misses on and around the opposing goal. The first half was highlighted by back and forth action for both sides, with both Hofstra and Brown attacking. However, Brown had more quality scoring opportunities despite one less shot on goal. The tone of the match changed significantly in the second half with Hofstra seizing possession of the ball and refusing to give it up for nearly the entire half. After 21 minutes of fending off Hofstra’s attack, Brown’s defense finally broke and allowed a game tying header by freshman Ignacio Gorrono off of a beautiful cross from fellow freshman Rory Murphy. Hofstra refused to let up even after scoring the equalizer,
continuing to press the action in Brown’s half. A very near miss on what would have been the game winning header by Chris Griebsch in the 81st minute highlighted the rest of Hofstra’s chances in the second half. The first overtime period carried the tone of the first half with back and forth action, ultimately leading to a stalemate which brought the game to its second and final overtime. In the second overtime, Hofstra regained the confidence and pressure they had in the second half, relentlessly attacking Brown’s defense, looking for any sort of opening. Ignacio Gorrono received the ball at the top of the box and put in a magnificent curling effort that won the game. The defense particularly stood out, allowing Hofstra to hold possession and eventually the game. After allowing the early goal, Hofstra’s defense, led by
game. play over here, it’s different to senior Tyler Botte, tightened up and fended off multiple efforts by Brown to control the ball deep in Hofstra’s half. Freshman Nino Alfonso was a standout in his first start, chipping in with not only extremely solid defensive skills but also adding three shots on offense. Five freshmen received significant playing time and helped to key the effort against Brown. “Most of the time, we had five freshmen on the field, so I’m very, very happy with our attitude and how we kept working hard and refused to lose,” Coach Nuttall added after the game. Giving many young players a lot of time to prove themselves against nationally ranked team seemed to embolden the Pride. Coach Nuttall continued to describe himself as “very impressed” by the play of the freshmen. Ignacio Gorrono sprints towards the goal to score the game winning shot in Ignacio Gorrono had a breakdouble overtime. through in more ways than one Photo Credit/Brain Ballweg against Brown, with Coach The Pride hopes to build on his home country,” said Coach Nuttall describing how he’s urged their success in their upcomNuttall. Gorrono’s performance Ignacio to be patient. ing games, hosting Monmouth against Brown certainly seemed “He has to get used to the University and the University of to indicate that he has started to pace of the game and the differNew Hampshire. apply Nuttall’s teachings to his ent angles and the way people
“I’m very, very happy with our attitude and how we kept working hard and refused to lose...”
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Men’s Golf, Under Coach Joe Elliot, Looks Forward To a New Year By Sean Williams
Sports editor
Hofstra men’s golf coach Joe Elliot sounded enthusiastic when asked about his team’s ability this year, and for good reason. It does appear that this team is better than any team in the past, and Elliot would seem to agree. “[It’s] probably the best season we’re going to have,” the experienced head coach, in his sixth season with the Pride, said. “There’s a ton of young talent and it’s really coming together.” Most of the players on the team have plenty of experience on the links for the Pride. Seniors Jake Winn and Paul Bruckner are hoping for breakthrough seasons in their final year. There are a number of juniors, from Jonathan Farber, David Mecca, Brandon Shin, and Luke Smith. There is only one freshman, David Won. The team has a great combina-
tion of veteran experience and freshmen competence. They’ve performed well in two tournaments early on, tying for fifth place in a field of 12 during the Blue Devil Invitational and earning fourth place in a field of 17 at the Rutgers Invitational. Junior David Mecca and freshman David Won have had plenty of success in the young season, and junior Brandon Shin has anchored the team with his steady performance. Mecca was one of the strongest performers on last year’s Pride team, known for his long drives and steady play. Shin has shown plenty of talent, and is able to piece together great rounds of golf that can help carry the team to better finishes. Elliot must be credited for his work in recruiting a diverse group of players. This year’s team hails from a host of states, including Georgia, California, and
Massachusetts. Last year’s golf team showed improvement and potential, but also struggled at points, with some streaky spots serving as moments of frustration. The squad placed very well in some tournaments and floundered in others, and a string of consistent performances was rare. The team concluded last year in disappointing fashion, faltering in the conference championship tournament. This year, Elliot feels, will be different. “I’ve seen big things from these kids. It’s going to be a solid year. They’ve all got great swings. They come to Hofstra with the game already included. It’s a mindset thing. I’m here to help them work on the mental aspect,” said Elliot. The head coach has always been focused on the hidden part of the golf game: what goes on in
a player’s mind. He often speaks about focus and staying calm on the course, telling his players to pace out their game and not get too frustrated. Based on their performance, it would appear his players are listening to Elliot’s advice. The coach seemed especially excited about Won, who has been putting up noticeably low scores. He tied for ninth in the Blue Devil Invitational and tied for 12th in the Rutgers Invitational. “David Won came right in and was leading [the Rutgers Invitational] for a while. I see huge things out of him,” Elliot said. The team is also notable, Elliot said, because there is a higher level of competition surrounding tournament time between Hofstra players. “There’s a lot of competition among the team. You can’t play poorly or you won’t travel,” said
Elliot. Because of the caliber of the group as a whole, the pressure to perform in tournaments is intense. So far, however, the team has been up to the challenge. The team opened the year well after shooting a +30 as a team during the Blue Devil Invitational, good for 14 shots behind tournament winner Bryant. A score of +25 through three rounds marked improvement on the Rutgers Invitational, especially against such strong competition. USC Upstate won the tournament with a +3 as a team. Regardless of who is on the course, Coach Elliot is eager to see how his players perform. “This year, I’m excited for every tournament,” he said. The men’s golf team plays again at the Hofstra Hawk Invitational in Connecticut on this coming Monday and Tuesday.
HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDER Away Home
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
MEN’S GOLF
Tuesday
@ St. Joe’s University 7:30 PM.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FIELD HOCKEY
Monday
V.S. Monmouth University 1:00 P.M.
MEN’S SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
Sunday
Temple Invitational V.S. Rider V.S. University of Richmond 3:00 P.M
@ University of Massachusetts 1:00 P.M.
Hartford Hawk Invitational
Wednesday
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Volleyball takes three straight matches during Hofstra Invitational By Jackie Parsons
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The Pride hosted Princeton, USC Upstate and Central Michigan University this past weekend for the Hofstra Volleyball Invitational at the Mack Physical Education Building. Hofstra opened the tournament on Friday night with a four set win against Princeton. Hofstra had a slow start in their first set, garnering only 11 kills and 15 errors off 48 kill attempts, losing to Princeton 21-25. Yet, as the match continued, the team started to hit their stride. Hofstra would even the match at 1-1 with a 25-20 win in the second set. Their momentum continued into the third set. Hofstra jumped out to an early 8-4 lead and never relinquished the lead, eventually going on to win 25-16. The fourth and final set was point-for-point, the two teams tying nine times before the Pride jumped out in front, winning 25-20. Head coach Kristina Hernandez believed some of the Pride’s success came from better communication on the court. “It’s something that we needed to do when we weren’t playing so well over the past weekend,” said Hernandez. “They’re all trying to be really active and really push each other. They kept working and they didn’t get quiet.” Sophomore setter Kaitlyn Kraus put up big numbers for the Pride with 8 kills, 15 digs, and 27 assists. Junior hitter Kelsie Wills led the offense with 22 kills for Hofstra. Hernandez believed the win would help get the team back on the right track after a stretch of losses. “We needed to be able to bounce back and have a good win,” said Hernandez. “Not a win that we didn’t earn.” Hofstra’s victory against Princeton Friday night at the Mack Center Sports Complex was just the start to their winning weekend. The bounce back continued against USC Upstate on Saturday afternoon. The Pride jumpedto an early lead in their first set, provided by an 8 point serving run from Corrina Delgadillo. Kelsie Wills
also stood out, making her presence known in the first set. “They played defense really well, USC Upstate,” Coach Hernandez said. “Kelsie was mixing up what she was doing, running some twos and threes…to score points.” Wills would go on to have 18 kills in the match. After their 25-17 win in the first set, the Pride’s aggressiveness seemed to fade. “We got a little complacent in the second set,” said Hernandez. “Our aggression in that set really wasn’t the way it was for the entire match.” Hofstra had 11 attack errors against the USC Spartans in the second set, contributing to the team’s 20-25 loss. The Pride rallied back against USC in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-14 and 25-18, respectively. Hitter Emily Burke provided Hofstra with some key kills late in the match to secure their win. “You saw some glimpses of her big powerful swings,” said Hernandez. “Which is what we want to make sure that we’re bringing out…throughout the rest of the season.” Krause also contributed 25 assists, while Libero Sophia Black had 20 digs throughout the match. Hofstra’s third and final match of the invitational against the Central Michigan Chippewas proved to be their most challenging. The Pride would go on to win the intense match in four sets with the help of another exciting performance from Wills, who had 23 kills for the Pride. Nuria Lopes da Silva also contributed ten kills. Hofstra won the first set of the match, beating the Chippewas, 25-21. The energy of the game carried into the second set, but Central Michigan rallied to beat Hofstra marginally by a score of 25-23. The third set brought more dramatics as Sarah Campolina made a dig that would change the course of the match. “I don’t know how she made that dig,” Hernandez said. “We were able to play that ball off and get a really big kill…I think when players, especially our middles, can make great plays life that, it gives us a lot of extra energy.” The Pride would rally back after
Junior Emily Burke has been a force on the court for the Pride. Photo Credit/Chronicle Staff
Central Michigan led nearly the entire set to win 26-24, taking a 2-1 lead. Hofstra would never return the lead in the fourth set, taking the match in four sets. “It was just a great match overall,” Hernandez said. “Really great volleyball, point for point.”
Hofstra’s three wins at the tournament would improve their record to 7-3, while improving their home record to 7-0. Lopes da Silva and Wills were named to the Hofstra Invitational All-Tournament Team, along with Kaitlyn McIntyre of Central Michigan, Tiana
Woolridge of Princeton and Kayla Eversgerd of USC Upstate. Wills was also named the tournament MVP. Hofstra will travel to Philadelphia this weekend to play in the Temple Invitational.
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Field hockey beaten by Rider, tops Yale By James Integlia
Special to the Chronicle
The Broncs of Rider University needed overtime Friday to defeat the Hofstra Pride, handing Hofstra its fourth loss of the season. The Pride struggled on penalty corners, converting just one goal in 11 corners. “That was a change in the game,” said Coach Kathy De Angelis, “You can’t have 11 corners and not execute.” Rider scored first on an unassisted goal from Alsina Clotet at 13:48, one of 5 shots taken by the Broncs in the first half. Rider held the Pride scoreless for 55 minutes before Charlotte Loehr scored her first collegiate goal on a penalty corner assist from Stella Schoen. “I’m really happy for her, it was a great shot,” said De Angelis. “Being her first goal it was really
exciting, and it was super execution.” Loehr’s goal would be the only one for Hofstra, as 18 of their 19 shots on the day failed to reach the back of the net. “We did a great job, we had a great game plan and moved the ball so incredibly well,” said De Angelis. “Unfortunately, we just couldn’t find the back of the net.” Neither team would score in regulation after that, and the game would go into 7 on 7 overtime, Hofstra’s first overtime game this season. The Pride defense faltered in overtime, allowing 4 shots on senior goalie Kaitlyn De Turo. “Rider did a great job to capitalize on any opportunities to get a shot off and finish with it,” said De Angelis. Nicole Hareau, of the opposing team, would score on a breakaway pass from Sandra Penas, sister of Hofstra midfielder Marta
Penas, to end the game in sudden death overtime. “When you play 7 versus 7 you can lose possession for a second and that can change the impact of the game,” said De Angelis. “I wish we could’ve maintained possession a little bit longer. I think once we started to get our system going we definitely wanted to draw a corner and we didn’t get the opportunity to.” The 2-1 loss dropped Hofstra’s record to 2-4 on the season, and, despite the loss, Hofstra goalie Kaitlyn DeTuro managed 7 saves on 9 shots on goal. The Pride would next take on the Yale University Bulldogs in another overtime contest that would see Hofstra on the winning side. Yale scored just over one minute into the game on a penalty corner shot from player Georgia Holland. The Bulldog defense was able
to hold off Hofstra for 32 minutes before Jonel Boileau scored on a crossing pass from Lauren Del Valle. “Their press was something a little different than we’re used to, and they put a lot of pressure on our backfield,” said De Angelis. “It took us a little bit of time to adjust, but, overall, I think we started to get more and more confidence in our backfield.” Jonel Boileau would score a second goal at 39:09 and Claudia Marin-Samper would add another goal on an assist off of a deflection from Stella Schoen, giving the Pride a 3-1 lead with just 18 minutes remaining in the game. Hofstra’s lead would not last long as Yale’s Georgia Holland would score her 2nd goal of the day on an assist from Emily Shuckert and Erica Borgo which would tie the game at 3 with just 2 minutes remaining in regulation. “We lost a litte bit of confidence,
and we were playing not necessarily to win the game but to not lose,” said De Angelis. The overtime period would not last long as The Pride’s Jonel Boileau would score her third goal of the day just five minutes into the period. “She played fantastic today not just with her goals, her effort and her athleticism today were just superior,” said De Angelis. “I’m really excited about her performance today. She continues to get better and certainly getting a hat trick today and putting in the game winner, I’m really excited for her”. Boileau’s goal gave Hofstra its 3rd win of the year and brought their record to 3-4. The Pride finish a five game home stand on Friday the 20th against Richmond University before facing #7 ranked UMass on the 22nd and #19 Boston University on the 29th.
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