The Hofstra Chronicle April 25, 2017

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Student employees earn less than state minimum

By Laurel O’Keefe and Sarah Kocher NEW S E D I TO R / C O P Y C H I E F

Some student employees are struggling to make ends meet as they are currently paid the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour rather than the $10 state minimum, which is allowed by the New York and federal minimum wage exemptions.

While peer universities have chosen to bypass the exemption that allows for college students to be paid federal minimum wage by their own university rather than the state minimum wage, Hofstra has stuck to paying $7.25.

“My current wage is the federal minimum of $7.25 and I don’t think that’s very fair.

The low wages really impact my finances since I use a large portion of my money to buy food to balance out my meal plan because I can’t afford to eat on campus all of the time,” said Lauren Morgan, a junior geography, sustainability and global studies major.

“I definitely believe that Hofstra should follow other universities and pay a higher wage. It’s a more realistic wage that we can actually live off of. Those few dollars really make a difference. I mean we’re students and we shouldn’t have to worry as much about living paycheck to paycheck.”

According to University Relations, “New York State’s

minimum wage does not apply to students working at their own college. All student employees at Hofstra must be paid at least $7.25/hour, which is the federal minimum wage … A large

the federal minimum wage to offer the opportunity for student employment to the largest number of students. The federal share of the wages received by a student in the federal work study program is dictated by federal regulation and depends in part on the type of job.”

Adam Hockenberry, a sophomore political science and global studies major, does not receive Federal Work- Study (FWS). “[The Hofstra minimum wage] certainly limits me. I would like to say that in an ideal situation my paycheck would last me the full pay period, but it just doesn’t. There’s a consistent

“I mean we’re students and we shouldn’t have to worry about living paycheck to paycheck.” majority of our current student employees earn greater than the federal minimum wage and a significant number earn NYS’s [New York State’s] current minimum wage. Hofstra follows

pressure to budget to a point that it’s come out during sessions at the Saltzman Center. It’s tough,” he said.

According to Hofstra’s Student Employee Handbook, “rates for FWS students and Student Employees are set by the employing department, beginning at the applicable minimum wage, and are based on the nature of the work to be done, the skills required and/ or the length of time the student has held the job.”

Of the discrepancy in pay between different departments on Hofstra’s campus Morgan said, “It really bothers me that I

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Plans approved for new $30M business building

By Samantha Storms STAFF W R I T E R

Hofstra has officially approved plans for the construction of a $30 million new administrative building for the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, scheduled for completion

by December of 2018. With over 2,400 students currently enrolled in the business school, the

university aims to improve the academic experience through the integration of students and faculty in one place.

The new building will ultimately house administrative resources like the dean’s office, Business School Graduate Admissions, Graduate Business Careers Office and over 100 business faculty offices, as well

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra University Hofstra approved construction for a new administrative building for the Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

as provide group study rooms and various student club offices.

In addition to these administrative spaces, the new building will also contain two large laboratories: a behavioral research lab and a business incubator lab.

“This building will provide a lot of hands-on experience, which is enormously valuable for students,” said Dr. Herman Berliner, the dean of the Zarb School of Business. “The first floor will have an incubator, providing hands-on experience with start-up businesses, and the fourth floor will have the most sophisticated market research facility in the area.”

The conversation about adding a new administrative building to the Zarb School began in November of 2015 and designing commenced in the spring of 2016. The concept aims to replace Weller Hall, which currently houses all of the business school’s administrative resources. “[Weller] had been retrofitted for a faculty office building,” Berliner said. “But it doesn’t

have the kind of experiential learning opportunities and the kind of amenities that the new building will have.”

“I think it will be a great asset to us,” said Meghan Reim, a freshman business student.

“I’m looking forward to having so many great resources in one place, and I know that the new building will only offer more opportunities for students in the business school to succeed.”

Designed by HLW International architecture firm, the building will be 52,500 square feet and four stories tall. Exterior design features also include an open pedestrian seating area and an enclosed second story bridge connecting the new building to C.V. Starr Hall, which is currently home to a variety of business school classrooms and lecture halls. In order to be placed adjacently to C.V. Starr, the new building will be constructed on part of what is currently a parking lot located in the midst of C.V. Starr, Monroe Lecture Hall and Gittleson Hall.

“In terms of construction,

we will take out of service and fence off the C.V. Starr parking lot in early May,” said Colin Sullivan, the director of communications for the Division of Student Affairs. “In anticipation of the School of Business project, we constructed last summer a new parking lot just east of the Career Center with an additional 210 new parking spots. The new lot will more than offset the 140 parking spots removed for the new SOB building. We plan to work with the construction firm to minimize (as much as possible) construction related impacts to the community.”

On May 10, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held south of C.V. Starr, which will include an opportunity for students and faculty to sign a steel beam that will be used in the construction of the new building.

Students are encouraged to take the chance to make their mark and become a part of the Zarb School forever. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. and students can RSVP at hofstra. edu/zarbgroundbreaking.

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Earth Fest demands action and accountability to protect the planet

By Katie Krahulik and Maria Zaldivar ASSISTA N T N E W S E D I TO R / S TAF F W R ITER

In honor of Earth Day, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted Earth Fest to promote conservation as well as encourage students to appreciate and take care of the planet.

Several clubs gathered in front of Calkins Hall on Wednesday during common hour to show their support for greener initiatives.

Martin Melkonian, a professor of economics, helped coordinate the event as the faculty advisor of Peace Action Matters and a board member of the CCE. “Our climate footprint is much too great! We face grave dangers and must do everything within our power to reduce carbon emissions,” Melkonian said in an email. “The annual CCE event with participation of the Peace Fellows Program and PeaceActionMatters@Hofstra is our attempt to share what we know about global climate change and to encourage the Hofstra community to engage in an activist response.”

With different activities and performances such as guided

meditation, spoken word and musical performances, students were given a well-rounded educational experience on the value of our planet and environmental protection. A few of the event participants included Student Advocates of Safer Sex, Peace Action Matters, Buddhism Club, Rock Climbing Club, Hofstra Student Organization for Animal Rights and Hofstra International (H*INT).

Andy Chang, a junior radio, television and film major, is the president of (H*INT), a group that participates in Earth Day celebrations every year. This year, they talked about the natural wonders of the world with students, hoping to convince them of the planet’s benefits. “... we think that it’s important for the Hofstra community to be aware of issues around the world and, to tie it in with Earth Fest, we feel that by asking people about natural wonders around the world is important,” Chang said. “I think it’s important because by knowing what goes on in the world is a way to prepare us before we go into the real world.”

Clubs set up tables displaying different topics surrounding the environment. Many groups sold food and accepted donations

to give to organizations around Long Island. Others were promoting the Science March that took place Saturday in New York City and some even offered organic and vegan snacks to passersby.

With activities, music, food, meditation and more, Earth Fest offered vast opportunities for students to voice their passion for the planet.

“We led a meditation as the opening for student performances; it was a guided meditation about experiencing gratefulness for the earth. Just about everyone at the Earth Day Fest

federally mandated minimum wage as prescribed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, or the State required minimum wage, whichever is greater.”

In cooperation with the Faculty Student Association (FSA) and Campus Dining (CD), student employees at Stony Brook University received a “pay increase of 75 cents for its student employees, bringing the minimum wage to a competitive average of $10.15 per hour” last year, according to Stony Brook University’s website.

“It is unethical for Hofstra to pay us below the state minimum wage, and if universities within close proximity have already made the commitment to paying

its students [by state law], why can’t we? The university has been openly developing property and investing in repairs across the campus, but the students who work can’t always afford to eat,” Hockenberry said.

As a student who lives off-campus, Chelsea Cueto, a junior public relations major, said Hofstra’s current minimum wage affects her daily life. “I originally chose to live offcampus because it’s cheaper than on-campus housing but since I don’t have a car, I am limited in my job opportunities.

Considering we live in the New York metro area, and resources are already expensive and highly taxed, getting paid the

participated which allowed for a truly wonderful experience,” said Buddhism Club President Gray Kennedy, a senior community health major.

“Buddhism Club also tabled and had a bracelet making station where we had cut old shirts into strips so that they could be braided and worn,” Kennedy said. “I got to personally teach a few people how to braid which was fun. But besides all the fun, our club loves Earth Day because of our relationship with the environment. In Buddhism, we are as much a part of the earth as the earth is part of us.”

know friends that have jobs on campus that have a higher wage than me for doing an office job.

I think students should be paid the same amount since we are all working similar types of jobs and for similar hours.”

Surrounding institutions such as Adelphi University and SUNY schools, like Stony Brook University, pay student employees the New York State minimum wage or higher.

Adelphi University pays students a minimum of $10 an hour. According to the Adelphi Employee Handbook, “All Adelphi University employees (including students, hourly and temporary employees) will be paid no less than the

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federal minimum wage makes it difficult to live a sustainable lifestyle without asking my parents for financial help, since they are already paying so much for this university to begin with.”

Cueto also said how getting paid the state minimum wage by Hofstra would better her living conditions. “I use the majority, if not my entire paycheck, for my cost of living and this leaves me little room for emergencies or extracurricular activities,” she said. “If Hofstra were to pay me the state minimum wage, I would be able to live more comfortably and not have to constantly worry about my financial stability.”

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UNC professor puts the spotlight on creativity

By Samantha Storms STAFF WR I T E R

In his book “Zig Zag,” Professor Keith Sawyer presents a guide that features descriptions of various habits and practices which seek to maximize successful creativity. The Morgan Distinguished Professor in Educational Innovations at the University of North Carolina’s School of Education spoke to Hofstra students on Wednesday, April 19, about his sciencebacked guide in hopes of sparking inspiration for innovation amongst audience members.

Throughout his presentation, Sawyer explained that the key to creative success lies in some habits of the mind. He describes these habits as asking questions, staying aware, choosing the right ideas and making those ideas better.

“Creativity is not mysterious and it’s not a big flash of insight

that comes to you as a surprise, unexpected and changes the world – it’s just the opposite.

Creativity is a way of life, a process through time that starts with a small idea that all of us can have many times every day,” Sawyer said.

Kirsten Rickershauser, a sophomore publishing studies major, believes that creativity is a key element of a student’s transition from college years into adulthood. She emphasized the impact that creativity has on making a young applicant stand out in search of post-graduation employment.

“I’ve learned that most jobs actually require a good amount of creativity, so I think books that encourage that and work to enhance people’s creativity can do nothing but help people in the job searching process,” Rickershauser said. “Creativity is the most important thing – it is absolutely essential.”

Dr. Craig Rustici, a professor and chair of the English Department, organized the event and explained the impact that Sawyer’s psychological findings have on college students as they enter increasingly competitive

Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons Professor Keith Sawyer’s new book, “Zig Zag,” explains the benefits of creativity.

and fast-paced professional environments.

“As the pace of business and technological change accelerates more and more, skilled workers need to be able to ‘zig-zag,’ as Sawyer puts it, to ask a new question, to see a new purpose for a product or innovation and to break out of narrowly linear thinking,” Rustici said. “Graduates who can demonstrate those habits of mind should have a competitive advantage when applying for jobs with organizations that have embraced Dr. Sawyer’s message.”

For many students, creativity was not simply an option but a requirement. Xiamin Zhang, a graduate student in the Languages Other Than English and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program, emphasized the need for creativity in career and life advancement. Zhang said, “It all really depends on the

graduate’s future job, but there are positions where creativity is really an absolute necessity. Life changes – maybe you stayed in a position for a very long time and you want to have a life change, then you still have to think about creativity to make those choices.”

Sawyer urged audience members to to constantly be aware as well as engage proactively with the world around them.

“Creativity is not easy – exceptional creators work very hard at being creative, and anyone of them will tell you that,” Sawyer said. “The good news is that creativity is a habit and a set of practices which are within your grasp, and anyone can have those small ideas and can master the process – the wandering, zig-zagging, unpredictable process – that leads to successful creativity.”

Metacognition analyzed through various disciplines

By Daniel Nguyen STAFF WR I T E R

A faculty-run panel on metacognitive skills and development was held on Wednesday, April 19, where faculty and students were invited to learn about learning. Attendees sat at round tables and were encouraged to share their experiences with each other as students, faculty and members of the administration.

The event, entitled “Thinking About Students’ Learning: Metacognition Across the Disciplines,” featured five Hofstra professors of varying disciplines from writing and engineering, to biology, law and psychology.

Faculty members shared their current or developing research on metacognition while commenting on its importance to student success.

“The simple definition is often that [metacognition] is simply thinking about thinking,” said Amy Masnick, a professor of psychology. “So instead of simply the facts and understanding, it’s a reflection on your thinking.”

She went on to describe the discipline-specific nature of

learning metacognition. Metacognition as a set of skills is not easily transferable across disciplines. Instead, it is most helpful when learned through a specific discipline. “There’s a lot of benefit to teaching metacognitive skills within the context of a discipline,” Masnick said.

The first discipline, writing, was presented by Jennifer Rich, a professor of writing studies and composition, who talked about writing as a metacognitive activity.

“Writing is not natural. It is the result of some reflective activity,” Rich said. “Writing is a process and a product. As both, writing is thought through before its creation and reveals its own thinking process. As a product, it is more durable. It resists ethereality and its permanence makes it workable and reworkable.”

The results of research on metacognitive skills in the engineering department was presented next by Saryn Goldberg, a professor of engineering.

Goldberg’s research put into

practice the necessity of question formulation described by Rich.

Jessica Santangelo, a professor of biology, talked next about the deficit in metacognitive skills that hinders students coming to college.

“There are many students who struggle with the transition from high school to Hofstra,”

Lastly, Jennifer Gundlach, a clinical professor of law and the senior associate dean for Experiential Education, talked about a similar lack of metacognitive skills among students coming from undergraduate to graduate school.

“They’re coming to law school and they don’t have metacognitive skills,” Gundlach said. “Encouraging law students to think about how they think better prepares them for the higherlevel skills that we need them to display as lawyers. We need them to be able to use that professional judgment to analyze, to synthesize, to take one set of facts and think about how it’s different from another set of facts, to apply law to new sets of facts.”

Afterwards, a brief question and answer session was held.

The panel was asked about the lack of metacognitive metrics in the admissions process, like the SAT’s inability to measure metacognitive capacity.

Kristin Weingartner, a professor of psychology, helped bring

“The simple definition is often that [metacognition] is simply thinking about thinking.”

Santangelo said. “Unlike in high school where some students can make As and Bs and be very successful with a simple ability to remember and understand information, in Bio 12 and other courses at Hofstra, we expect students to be able to apply information. To do that successfully requires a whole suite of learning strategies, and many of these students were never challenged to develop these in high school and then they struggle.”

together the multidisciplinary faculty panel represented at the event.

“To say that I organized the panel is a huge stretch,” Weingartner said. “I simply introduced faculty from multiple disciplines who were asking similar questions, about best practices for improving students’ metacognitive skills. The product of their hard work was a thought-provoking and engaging discussion. I look forward to continued dialogue about these important questions.”

While attendance was mostly made up of faculty and administration, students who did go expressed interest in metacognition’s role in their success during and after college.

Mia Wajnrajch, a sophomore psychology and criminology double major, said, “I thought the metacognition event was really interesting, I liked seeing how different topics like psychology and engineering viewed the same idea. It was intriguing to hear how important metacognition is in our educational career, and how even those who are in graduate school and are advanced still struggle in metacognition.”

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CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION AS A GRADUATE STUDENT HERE AT HOFSTRA.

Find out more during a program-speciďŹ c Information Session, including: Explore Careers in Counseling and Mental Health Professions Wednesday, April 26 @ 6 p.m.

Admission Center Theater, Bernon Hall, South Campus Explore the careers within various counseling professions and find out more about graduate programs within the School of Health Professions and Human Services, including Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Rehabilitation Counseling.

Graduate Programs in Health Administration, Health Informatics and Public Health Thursday, April 27 @ 6 p.m.

Admission Center Theater, Bernon Hall, South Campus The School of Health Professions and Human Services offers both a Master of Health Administration and a Master of Public Health, as well as a new program: Master of Health Informatics. Join faculty from all programs to explore careers in health, have your program-specific questions answered, and learn about the application process.

Frank G. Zarb School of Business Information Session Thursday, May 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

Admission Center Theater, Bernon Hall, South Campus The session will cover all of the Zarb School of Business graduate programs, including the nationally ranked Online MBA program, the Flex MBA, and various Master of Science programs.

Meet with program representatives, learn about the application process, and more.

For a complete list of upcoming events, and to sign up,

visit hofstra.edu/gradevent or call 516-463-4723 for more info.

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Clubs seek benefits from SGA recognition

By Daniel Nguyen STAFF W R I T E R

Hofstra’s Student Government Association (SGA) provides a wide variety of assistance to clubs recognized by the association. For the over 300 clubs on campus, SGA recognition represents a highly desirable and almost necessary step to sustaining clubs of significant size, as it enables clubs to receive funding as well as promotion for events.

However, obtaining SGA recognition is not always easy for these groups, and some clubs are finding themselves cornered without the benefits of being SGA approved.

Clubs seeking SGA approval go through two steps during the process. First, clubs present their constitutions to the Rules Committee who reviews them.

“The Rules Committee looks for policies that support the club’s purpose, as well as at how established the club is on campus,” said Abby Normandin, the chair of the SGA Rules Comittee.

If the constitution is accepted by the Rules Committee, the club seeking approval then

moves on to the Senate where the decision for approval is made.

During the approval process, SGA examines organizations on the grounds of a few standard requirements. One of these requirements is a sufficient membership as to reflect an adequate percentage of Hofstra students.

“At minimum, we like to see 15 regularly active members,” said David Durand, the chair of the Club Relations Commitee.

“In addition, we like to see that clubs have been active prior to seeking SGA recognition. Clubs should have held at least one event or fundraiser independently.

Finally, we want to see that clubs have been established for a substantial amount of time on their own. They should have held at least three general club meetings prior to seeking SGA recognition.”

In October of 2016, Hofstra’s American String Teachers Association (ASTA) was denied recognition after a brief presentation followed by a deliberation amongst the Senate members. SGA found that the

club had been lacking in the requirements necessary for recognition.

ASTA later achieved SGA recognition after reapplying and presenting in front of SGA’s Senate again, but they have noted the extraordinary effort needed to achieve SGA

recognition.

Robert Buonaspina, a junior music education major and president of ASTA, said, “The process of becoming SGA recognized expectedly entailed many visits and constitutional adjustments, but we considered these worthwhile efforts for our chapter. We had been yearning

for SGA recognition due to cuts in club funding from our department, for the ability to grow and recruit new members for ASTA and the Hofstra string orchestras, as well as for the opportunity to cooperate with other organizations on campus to bring music to campus events.”

These baseline requirements can often lead to a club’s rejection by SGA. However, organizations can come back as many times as necessary to seek club approval.

The Hofstra Student Organization for Animal Rights was also denied by SGA last month.

“We were told that it was because we didn’t have enough members regularly attending our meetings,” said president and club founder Tessa Rae Butler, a junior music business major.

“It’s difficult because for us, as a new club, SGA recognition would be an important step in gaining new members,” she said. “We want to be SGA approved for a few reasons.

First of all, any budget request is viewed differently if you’re not SGA approved, and thus

far we’ve had both our budget requests denied because of not being SGA approved. Also, their networking benefits such as Hof Cast and other advertising.

Being SGA approved gives us club relations benefits for connecting with other clubs on campus and spreading the word about our events.”

The group is attending another round of Rules and Senate Meetings this week to try to get approved again.

Some clubs on campus have expressed satisfaction with the services SGA provides.

Emilie Beck, whose club Peace Action Matters recently obtained SGA recognition, said, “Prior to recognition, [SGA] made their requirements clear and their Club Relations chair was really helpful throughout the process. Our e-board is part of a program that has mandatory meetings at the same time as the SGA Senate meetings so we were worried we wouldn’t be able to be seen, but SGA was really flexible with us and even stayed late so our club could be seen. Overall, we had a really positive experience with the SGA recognition process.”

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Brianna O’Keefe

On April 14 at 1:15 a.m., a student entered campus through the main entrance and refused to show her identification. PS responded and confronted the student who was slightly intoxicated and uncooperative. She was issued a referral to OCS for failure to comply and was transported to her room on campus by her friends.

On April 15 at 1 a.m., PS responded to a dispute involving a Compass employee and a student in Hofstra USA. The student was angry over an error in her food order and was abusing the employees behind the counter. Once she was given her items PS asked her to leave the area but she refused. Instead, she began a second argument with two students who were in line. At that time, all three students got into a verbal and shoving match at which point PS and additional units were called in to separate the individuals. The

situation was calmed and there were no injuries. Three referrals to OCS were issued.

On April 15 at 11:45 a.m., a student reported that when he returned to his vehicle he found derogatory stickers had been placed on the bumper. An investigation was conducted and a male student took responsibility for putting the stickers on the vehicle. The student was issued a referral to OCS for his actions.

On April 17 at 7:10 p.m., a student stated that he left his black backpack containing his laptop unattended between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Netherlands Core. When he returned he discovered that the backpack was missing.

Police assistance was declined at this time; an investigation is being conducted.

On April 18, a student reported that at some time between 3:50 p.m. on April 17 and 2:25 p.m. on April 18, he

left his cell phone unattended in a room in the law school. When he returned he discovered that his cell phone was missing. The student declined police assistance at this time.

On April 18 at 5:35 p.m., an administrator reported to PS that the Department of Recreation and Intramural Sports golf cart was parked at 12:30 p.m. outside the Student Center.

When the administrator left the Student Center at 3 p.m., they discovered the golf cart was missing. It was discovered that a student had taken the vehicle.

PS conducted an investigation and the golf cart was returned to campus.

On April 18 at 5:08 p.m., a student reported that at some time between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., he left his laptop unattended in a room in Breslin Hall.

When he returned, the laptop was gone. A search was conducted and yielded no results.

Police assistance was declined and an investigation is being conducted.

inside. These items were confiscated and the three students were issued referrals to OCS.

On April 19 at 6:45 p.m., a WRHU manager reported to PS that an unknown male was using Studio North without prior permission. When asked for identification, the individual became abusive to the staff. PS responded and identified the individual as a graduate student who did not have authorization to be in the studio using the equipment.

The student was issued a referral to OCS for failure to comply.

On April 20 at 11:30 p.m., an employee was walking by a room near Rensselaer House and saw smoke emanating from the open window of a room.

The smoke smelled like a strong odor of marijuana. PS responded, entered the room and found it empty. There was marijuana residue on the table, as well as empty liquor bottles. A referral to OCS was prepared and issued to the resident when she returned.

On April 20 at 11 p.m., an RA called PS and reported the odor of marijuana coming from a room on the fifth floor of Estabrook Hall. PS responded and knocked on the door of the room. When the room door was opened they found three students inside. There was a strong smell of marijuana inside the room and there was marijuana and a pipe recovered from

Key PS – Public Safety OCS – Office of Community Standards RA – Resident Assistant

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Overheard @ Hofstra In Constitution Hall:

They replaced the Lucky Charms and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch; I’m transferring.

On the Unispan:

Over there is a house for unmarried fathers!

In Dutch Treats:

I can’t wait to run a cult.

In Bits and Bytes:

In the Student Center: Don’t touch his butt, he just pooped.

You mean a frat house?

On Calkins Quad:

In LH Comm:

He looks like a carton of orange juice.

Stress level: cat on acid.

I’m gonna look like a glazed donut tonight with the amount of highlighter I plan to use.

In Axinn Library: I didn’t watch “Magic Mike” because I know the ending, because I’m gay.

Erin McAndrew amps up her life

By Mack Caldwell

ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Erin McAndrew had to make a change.

Humming fluorescent lights hang above you. Staplers click and seven phones ring in audible banality. Your keyboard is covered in an oily film. Yes, it’s 9 a.m. Yes, it’s the third cup of coffee. Your horrible manager’s thumping feet make the McGriddle you scarfed down do a backflip in your bowels. He leans on your cubicle.

You raise your eyes from a company-issued desktop screen.

Every drooping wrinkle, like every pathetic day he’s spent here, appears vivid and distinct in his stern face. His finger points at you. Yes, he’s actually pointing.

He reminds you that he made a mistake. He blames you for it.

This is the hellscape of gray which kills incubated college aspirations. It’s the “real world” so many of us fear.

“That was the day. I’ll never forget that day,” said McAndrew, a New York City based singer-songwriter and Hofstra alumna. “That was the day where I was like ‘What am I doing?’ This is not worth it. This is stupid. I know I’m meant to do something much better than this.”

Five years of writing and performing, a YouTube channel and a full album (“Skeleton of

Life”) have buried that unhappy lobotomized cubicle drone.

The performer sat inside her, bubbling up. Now McAndrew surrounds herself with cheering and wine glasses.

“One of my favorite wineries to play is called Clovis Point.

It’s in Jamesport. And it’s like if you were to picture what a perfect winery looks like I would say this would be your perfect winery.” McAndrew plays wineries and a lot of them. Rows of grapevines shoot and cut across a field. A patio overlooks clusters of pleasantly buzzed couples walking along the lawn that buffers the vineyard. This is McAndrew’s new office: an ever-changing variety of wineries accompanied by a blissful and relaxed audience of wine tasters.

Even at the same location, her set composed primarily of covers often has to mold to the crowd. “There’s times where I’ll play a winery three different times, and it’ll be three different sets, because it’ll really just be dependent on who walks in.” But it’s in the crowd’s reaction where she gets her confirmation and drive to create. She ends her gigs with a cover of “What’s Up” by the ‘90s super rock group 4 Non Blondes. “For whatever reason, people love that song and sing along to it all of the time. I don’t understand, this is like a random song from the ‘90s and people

just love it.

A few weeks ago I played a venue and I got the whole entire winery to stop what they were doing and sing along.”

McAndrew also has produced an impressive collection of wine reviews on her YouTube channel.

Her series, “Rockin’ Photo courtesy of Erin McAndrew Singer-songwriter Erin McAndrew combines live music and wine on her series “Rockin’ Thru the Thru the Grapevines,” Grapevines.” sive jobs at radio stations, a gig currently conceptualizing an features McAndrew reviewing at the infamous CBGB’s bar and online goal-coaching program. wine that she displays on two an administrative position at “I think one of the biggest things amps in front of her. In the backWRHU, she also booked bands is, bringing down your goals.” ground, her music plays lightly. for Hofstra’s Coffee House conShe advises that college students “I don’t mind even if I get like cert series. approaching graduation should 20, 30 views on it because I’m “It’s so crazy. It’s one of those ensure that their goals are written still having fun doing it and I’m full circle feelings,” she said, in down, measurable and in your going to keep doing it. You know reference to the upcoming Coffee face every day. “Your first job what I mean? And it’s a great House concert she’s playing at isn’t your end-all-be-all.” way to bring everything togethHofstra this Thursday. “I was McAndrew made a drastic er,” McAndrew said. always a musician to a certain change to secure her happiness.

Her time at Hofstra was extent. But in college I did a lot To wish her success is to invest marked by a passion to lead and of the behind the scenes stuff.” in your own ability to bend create. McAndrew was an active It may be full circle but it’s a post-graduation path, often member of Hofstra Concerts and not a cap. Other than being mundane and strictly confined, helped put on the school’s first almost fully booked for gigs, to one that is passionate and Music Fest a decade ago in 2007. she is planning on releasing unbounded.

Other than a slew of impresa new EP in early June and is

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Gardening as a performing art

By Amanda Valentovic FEATURES EDITOR

It’s no secret that walking around Hofstra’s campus is like strolling through a museum of living things. The arboretum trees look spectacular – whether you see them in blazing sunlight or buried under a foot of snow – and when the tulips bloom in the spring, Hempstead is transformed into Amsterdam.

The landscaping is no accident; the Plant Department makes sure that each tree, shrub and flower is cared for on a daily basis. A 26-person staff makes the rounds to maintain and beautify almost every outdoor aspect of Hofstra’s campus.

The Plant Department is led

by Fred Soviero, the director of Grounds and the Hofstra Arboretum. He’s celebrating his 30 year anniversary of working at Hofstra this week, and he knows just as much about gardening as Mother Nature. After majoring in ornamental horticulture at Farmingdale State College, Soviero worked at Adelphi before finding his home with the Pride.

“I wanted to grow plants for a living, just a grow and sell them kind of thing. Then I got into maintenance like lawn cutting and pruning … then I came here,” Soviero said. “It put everything I was learning in school together in one package. This

place is moving and changing all the time.”

To get an idea of just how many living things are on campus (that aren’t people or cats), Soviero says there are about 12,000 trees and around 35,000 shrubs and bulbs. In addition to caring for them all, the Plant Department also manages all 250 acres of Hofstra’s property and the shared territory along Hempstead Turnpike and California Avenue. They do everything from clearing snow and cleaning up litter, to preserving the turf on the athletic fields.

Much like an interior designer would create a style for a room inside, Soviero and his team choose how the gardens and arboretum on campus will look.

“You have to be kind of relentless,” Soviero said. “We make sure that the right kind of blooms go with the background plants and that they don’t clash … you look at sun exposure and the soil, which is the most important thing.”

The base of a new design is a conifer tree because they stay green year-round. “Students are here from August to May, so you’re really not here during the hot months of the summer. There are certain plants we don’t feature so much on campus because students are here in the fall and the spring,” Soviero said. “When

we’re designing a new garden on Long Island, we’re thinking of plants that will live in zero [degrees] or even five below zero. If they’re evergreen, they’re here all winter long for [students] to enjoy.”

The trees and plants come from everywhere – the monkey puzzle tree is native to the mountains of Chile, and there are plants from all over Europe and Asia as well. The goal is to have as many as possible on campus, according to Soviero. “I try to pack in as many plants [as possible] so you guys walking from class to class see not just some pines and some grass.

I’m trying to attract attention and have the students enjoy and learn, Photo courtesy of Hofstra University even if they just enjoy Fred Soviero has been taking care of the Hofstra arboretum for the last 30 years. and don’t know the name of anything.” five flowers for each.

Griswold, calls gardening “the And then, of course, there’s the “You walk out of admissions slowest of the performing arts,” tulips. A nod to Hofstra’s Dutch and in the first minute you’ve and Soviero thinks it rings true. ancestry, Soviero debunked the seen more than 13,000,” Soviero “It’s like a big show out there,” myth that there’s a tulip on camsaid. “It’s a nice way to promote he said. “There’s so many changpus for each student. When the a lot of attention and have a ing parts … it always keeps you tulips are planted in the spring, beautiful campus for spring, and on your toes, there’s always about 50,000 to 60,000 go in the also have something that’s very something different. We do it for ground. With around 11,000 toDutch.” you, for the students.” tal students, it’s really more like The garden historian, Mac

Jenner sisters, but here are some helpful fashion do’s and don’ts to follow in order to ensure you not only have the most fun festival experience this summer, but also look good while doing it.

Do: Dust off your mom’s old fanny pack Maybe your mom’s fanny pack from the ‘80s isn’t the most stylish thing in the world, but hear me out; a fanny pack is the perfect mix of sporty, chic and practical. There’s no fear of losing a fanny pack in the massive crowds because it’s always attached to you. Best of all, it’s small enough that you can dance the day away without being restricted by a heavy backpack or shoulder bag.

Don’t: Wear a Native American headdress Wearing a feathered headdress

is a sacred tradition in the Native American culture and although it might have been a trend for music festivals of the past, it is time for that fad to die. Cultural appropriation is not cool. Period.

Do: Find a transparent vinyl raincoat It’s not a surprise that the weather cooperates for no one – not even our favorite artists. The problem is, no one wants to cover up the outfit that they spent hours Photo courtesy of elle.com – or even days – curating. A transparent vinyl raincoat is Crop tops and utility vests are a big trend in festival fashion. the perfect solution for those been waiting all winter to show to escape without squashed toes, who still want to show people off that pedicure, but sandals you will still spend days scrubwhat’s underneath while staying are just not the way to go at a bing the dirt and mud from your dry. festival. There’s too much mud nails if you don’t wear protective Don’t: Throw on a pair of and far too many people to wear footwear, so swap out those sangladiator sandals open-toe shoes at this kind of dals for a cute pair of sneakers I know they’re cute and you’ve event. If you somehow manage for comfort and style.

Clothes Call: Fashion for festivalgoers

By Savanna Malloy FASHION COLUMNIST

Summertime is fast approaching and we all know what that means: festival season is almost here. With Coachella already in the books, it’s apparent that this season’s festival fashion has taken it to another level.

Sure, there were the classic bohemian babes (there’s no denying that the boho queen herself, Vanessa Hudgens, slayed this year), but a new wave of glam athleisure seems to be the move for the summer. You heard right; it-girls like Kendall and Kylie Jenner were seen mixing sequins with sneakers alongside fashion icon Rihanna, who wore a shiny Gucci mesh bodysuit under a white T-shirt and jean cut-offs.

Okay, so maybe we can’t all be as cool as Rihanna or the

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Man on the Unispan

What is something you would like to see change at Hofstra and why?

B y Av a Ma n del STAF F W R I T E R

“I think that food prices should be lower because some people run out of money on their meal plans. And last semester, I ran out of money on my meal plan and my mom had to refill it several times.”

- Megan Checkovich, freshman Photos by Ava Mandel

“I think student complaints should be taken more seriously. Often in the towers, we’ll report like ... ‘Hey, the showers get backed up and you can’t use both of them at the same time.

You have to do one or the other.’ And they’re like, ‘Okay, we’ll do something about it.’ But it never really gets resolved.”

- Kira Turetzky, freshman

“I think I’d like to see less focus on distribution credits and more focus on major credits.”

- Jacob Mount, freshman

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Protest peacefully with Peace Action Matters

By Allison Eichler

ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

For junior Emilie Beck, a global studies and geography major, being dedicated to activism didn’t stop after her semester-long peace fellowship program. Along with a group of activists and student organizers, Beck started the Peace Action Matters (PAM) club in the fall of 2016. “PAM started as an extension of the peace fellowship program to continue peace education and peace activism on campus … many of us felt that we really wanted an outlet to continue that work,” said Beck, the president of PAM. “We connected with our affiliate, Peace Action New York State and we are the 12th Peace Action campus chapter in New York.”

With about 20 active members, “[PAM’s] goal is to create a community of informed student leaders and activists in the peace movement. It is an opportunity for students to come together

and learn about really complicated issues and take meaningful action ... PAM tries to normalize and institutionalize peace on campus and in our community,” Beck said.

During the year, PAM organizes a variety of activities enabling students to be activists.

“On campus we have teach-ins, write petitions and canvas for signatures, call and write to our representatives, have film screenings and organize deliberative dialogues,” Beck said. “Off campus we participate in marches like the March for Science that happen[ed] on the 22 and we’ve had lobby meetings with our representative Kathleen Rice to discuss foreign policy issues.”

When discussing the club’s most successful activity, Beck described the presidential debate Hofstra hosted last fall. “On the day of the first presidential debate, PAM members worked with the CCE [Center for Civic Engagement] and Long Island

Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives to organize a peace zone. We marched through campus, had a rally and speak out, and a community debate watch. It was an amazing day and we were able to get together to talk about the issues we care about that we felt weren’t being adequately addressed by the presidential candidates.”

Looking forward to this fall, Beck said the club is “planning on bringing in someone from the War Resistors League to do non-violent civil disobediPhoto courtesy of Emilie Beck ence training for students.” PAM members march through campus to the Peace Zone on debate day this Peace Action Matters is al- past September. also about confronting racism everyone who believes that peace ways accepting new members and economic inequality and is a human right.” to participate in their activities. building a sustainable future that Interested in becoming in“Students should be a part works for all people, not just volved with Hofstra’s chapter of PAM to take a stand against the wealthy,” Beck said.

“The of Peace Action Matters? Their injustice. The peace movement peace movement is for everyone next club meeting is on May 8 at is about the abolition of nuclewho believes that society can 7 p.m. in Room 101 of Brower ar weapons and opposition to be better than it is right now, for Hall. perpetual militarism, but it is

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Humans of Hofstra

By Emily Hulbert STAF F W R I T E R

Jack De Gilio

Bret Francis

Daniel Williams

“When I went to high school, I used to play the violin and I used to compete in competitions. In my senior year, I went to an orchestra competition in Ohio. I have pretty much been interested in music my whole life.

What got me into music was that I had to play an instrument in elementary school, so I had to pick one, and for me that was violin. For some reason, I stuck with that through middle [school] and high school. I was definitely content with my choice. Sadly, I don’t have enough time to continue to play anymore. I still enjoy going to concerts, occasionally. I am from Poughkeepsie, New York. I was interested in the communications program and it was very impressive here. Naturally, I just ended up coming here.”

“I became a mathematical business economics major because I have always liked math and economics, so it made sense. My fourth grade teacher really got me into math, and then my interest in it increased when I got to middle school and high school. I took Honors Calculus too, which was very beneficial for me. I really like how math is like solving a puzzle; you have to consider all of the different pieces to put everything together. I really enjoyed doing puzzles as a kid as well. My dream job would probably be Google or other tech companies, especially analytical stuff, that would be cool to get into.

Outside of school I like to play video games.

My favorite video game is Pokémon. I played Pokémon Go a lot over the summer. I still play it sometimes, but I don’t go out and search for [Pokémon] as much as I used to. My favorite Pokémon is Scyther. I am from Jackson, New Jersey. I wanted to come to Hofstra because it was so close to [New York City] without being in the city.”

“I’m from Kingston, Jamaica. It was really fun growing up there. I always felt like I grew up having the [mindset] that I could do whatever I want. Jamaica is known for being fun, very laid back and cultured in music. I migrated a few years ago to New York. When it was time to apply for college, I got an email from Hofstra. I thought, ‘Why not apply?’

Plus, they waived my application fee, so that was great. I applied and next thing you know, they gave me a scholarship. I am involved in the CSA, Caribbean Student Association. I think that it is really fun and am glad that there is something like that on campus.”

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others. They acted almost as puppeteers, controlling the arm movements and head positions of the dancers in front of them.

“Weaving,” choreographed by Professor Robin Becker, followed the first piece. Once more, the title of the piece was very clearly present within the movements of the dancers. Throughout most of the number, the three dancers Photo Courtesy of Johan Elbers weaved their arms The Spring 2017 Dance Concert was in memory of Megan (Shaw) Martin, class of 2007. together, twisting and turning across pieces of the show, as it truly

By Brianna Ciniglio the dimly lit stage. Although the expressed the idea of “groupARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR dancers began connected, the think” and controlling nature of Faculty members from piece ended with them leaving ritualistic practices. The dance Hofstra’s Dance Department the stage separately. involved groups performing showed off their choreography “Lux Aeterna,” by guest repetitive and somewhat robotic over the weekend at the Black choreographer Adam Barruch, moves.

Box Theater for their Spring Even when the groups on stage was another visually interesting 2017 Dance Concert. number. Throughout most of the were broken up to do separate The show consisted of six piece, the dancers did miming moves, they would eventually pieces, beginning with “Rituals,” motions and appeared to be join together to perform the choreographed by Professor same steps. The piece ended with creating and carrying something.

Robbie Cook. In my opinion, In the program, Barruch some of the dancers controlling this was one of the most striking

included a quote from social anthropologist Sir James George Frazer, which discussed how, in magic, man manipulates an established order of nature for his own ends. This quote, along with the chant-like music, seemed to establish a magical theme.

Relating to the quote, the dancers appeared to be manipulating something that the audience could not see and then carrying pieces of what they created close to them, seeming to be afraid it would escape from their hands.

The show ended with “City Scraped,” choreographed by Professor Anita Feldman. This piece stood out among the rest, as it was not only comical, but also the only tap number. The other five performances – the aforementioned, as well as “Oh My Love” and “10:18” – were modern dance pieces.

“City Scraped” began with two tourists who changed positions on each beat created by the live band on stage. Other members of this “city” were then introduced, dressed in bright clothing and immediately inciting an enthusiastic energy on stage. The dancers were

extremely expressive throughout the number, even establishing particular personality traits, like the girl distracted by her cell phone or the orderly businesswoman who barked directions at the band.

The rhythm in this number was created not only by the band, but also by the dancers, who used their tap shoes and even noises like sneezes and coughs to create a beat.

The band counteracted with rhythmic shouts at the dancers who “sneezed” in their direction.

It was definitely the liveliest performance of the night and a great way to end the show.

The concert as a whole was short (only about 70-75 minutes long), which allowed the audience to get the most out of each piece and not feel overwhelmed by too many performances.

This was definitely not some glitzy dance recital; it was an artistic performance that truly showcased the talent of Hofstra dance students and faculty.

‘Home Spun’ brings comfort to Calkins

By Brianna Holcomb

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Under normal circumstances, I would expect Calkins Hall to be empty on a Friday night at 7:30 p.m. However, on April 21, junior marketing major Shannon Hogarty hosted a reception for her gallery and Calkins was anything but empty.

The usually quiet halls now contained family and friends munching on assorted sandwiches and chips with salsa.

“It was nice being able to get a group of people who I never thought I could get in a room together,” Hogarty said.

If you have ever seen a porcelain tea set you know exactly how perfect each piece is. So delicate and smooth to the touch, you feel as though you will break it just by placing it on a table.

This is exactly what Hogarty’s work reminded me of: perfect porcelain tea sets. Although the concept seems simple, the simplicity was what made the sets so appealing to look at.

The first set was placed on an all-white table with a long white-knitted runner. The

pieces were perfectly placed as though they were waiting for people to sit down and enjoy them.

Hogarty’s tea set was made from clay, adding to the all-white theme of the table.

Despite their white exteriors, each piece

was painted either brown or blue on the inside – which allowed for the pieces to stand out against the white background.

As you continued through the gallery, the color schemes slowly evolved into darker tones. Each tea set also grew in size

Brianna Holcomb / Hofstra Chronicle Shannon Hogarty’s “Home Spun” is a nostalgic reminder of simple times.

and in the type of pieces.

My favorite was the final set, which featured a large blue-knitted blanket draped over a pillar, which cascaded down onto smaller boxes. The dark blue gave the effect of a waterfall as the deep green pots sat around and on the blanket.

The darker green of the pots helped them to stand out against the blue in the blanket. Hogarty did a great job of keeping her work at the forefront of the viewers’ minds and not allowing them to get lost in the background.

Shannon Hogarty’s gallery, “Home Spun,” gave viewers a comforting feeling and a nice bit of nostalgia. The beautifully crafted tea sets and pots reminds the viewers of the simpler pieces in life.

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Create portraits with ‘Portraiture’

By Brianna Holcomb

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Brianna Holcomb / Hofstra Chronicle Zachary Smith’s gallery “Portraiture” was displayed in Calkins from April 17-22.

Have you ever been so busy you felt like your head was going to explode? One of Zachary Smith’s pieces has the perfect visual representation for this feeling, in his gallery “Portraiture.”

The piece takes up a majority of the wall in the Calkins Hall FORM gallery. A topless torso is stapled to the wall, its head cut into pieces.

When you cut things, it is usually easy to tell where it belongs originally. In this case, the pieces that would assumedly be the head are unrecognizable. They spread out across the wall,

all different shapes with no immediate place for them to fit.

The explosion of the head is usually a signifier of chaos, and this portrait does a great job of representing that chaos.

The remainder of the gallery was in bits and pieces. This imagery may seem as though Smith cut up many pieces and placed them throughout the gallery, however, this is not what the gallery looks like. Almost every piece in the gallery was created with “missing” pieces.

My favorite piece in the gallery is one of a young girl.

A long strip of cloth covers her face, cutting off her eyes from the viewers. Her purple hair looks almost chalky, and

has streaks of white and black going through it. The paint used to create this piece gives off the same look as chalk on a chalkboard.

The portrait primarily captured my attention because it was turned sideways. Most photos, especially portraits, are done head on, but this one challenges that norm.

“Portraiture” is comprised of large pieces that engulf the room, keeping the viewer searching for the little details that make each piece unique.

The gallery’s chopped and skewed look allows the viewers to put together each piece on their own to recreate a new image that fits their view.

It won’t take you long to fall in love with ‘Fargo’

By Wesley Orser STAFF WR I TE R

The season three premiere of FX’s anthology series, “Fargo,” should be easier to criticize than its earlier ones. After all, it essentially follows the same formula as the previous stories of the first two seasons: a situation involving petty crime and murder that clashes with the lives of decent people who are simply trying to get by with their daily lives.

The first episode covers much of the same territory and tropes that have come to define the series, no matter what new story is presented each year. It’s not hard to predict when every premiere opens with a murder that sets up the rest of the season’s conflicts, building up to a more brutal and chaotic climax with the law in later episodes. Is anything fresh being done? Not necessarily. And yet the show keeps finding new ways to draw the viewer into its twisted world of violence and dark comedy. Even if it’s already been seen before, this familiar story feels just as captivating as the first time it was told.

The primary plot begins with the conflict between twin brothers, Ray and Emmit Stussy (both played by Ewan McGregor), whose relationship has strained over their father’s inheritance benefiting one over the other. Ray is a rugged parole officer who tires of spending his days around

druggies and urine samples. Emmit is much more rich and successful, though not as self-made as one particular scene in the first episode may suggest. Out of petty jealousy, Ray sets up a robbery of his brother’s mansion that ends up going horribly wrong.

The idea of casting the same actor as twins has been done before and could certainly come off as gimmicky. McGregor’s performance and mastered Midwestern accent, however, are both impressive enough to carry the weight and distinguishes the brothers beyond the excellent makeup.

Although McGregor takes up much of the spotlight with his stunt casting, Carrie Coon is just as great as Gloria Burgle, the chief of police who puts her son before herself in any dangerous situation. Her saintly manner is reminiscent of past police characters in the show’s history, such as Deputy Molly Solverson and State Trooper Lou Solverson.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is also a delight as Nikki Swango, who happens to be Ray’s parolee, girlfriend and accomplice (all in that order).

After a cold open in 1988 East Berlin, that’s likely only loosely related to the main story, one can’t help but feel a sense of excitement after hearing the eerily familiar string-driven theme song at the beginning of the episode.

It’s easy to quickly assume that

we are only going to get more of the same imagery after seeing a row of leafless trees in the backdrop of snow.

It never gets tiring, however, because of the show’s keen eye for gorgeous composition and cinematography. It is a triumph that the series can find new ways to capture the desolate feel of the rural upper Midwest in the middle of winter. So much of the show’s entertainment, and even its humor, stems from how stylized it is. The look of the show has always been a strength for “Fargo.”

This aspect is highly unlikely to start faltering three seasons in.

Even if many of the formulaic elements in the show’s season three premiere have been seen in its previous two seasons, perhaps such similar tropes and caricatures are deliberately included in every new season. They help reinforce the show’s running themes of trying to live by doing your own good by your own set of morals, no matter what darkness and horrific actions exist in society. This is always seen in the characters who have a more

“Fargo” is based on the Oscar-winning film by the Coen brothers.

grounded nature to them, and they often end up succeeding over the criminals in the end.

Knowing how much the show has succeeded in breaking conventions in the past (especially with season two being such a stylistic departure from season one), the premiere probably doesn’t even hint at the new directions this coming season will take. If viewers have been given little reason to leave the Midwest turmoil of this show in the past, it’s doubtful to happen now.

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Cast of ‘Free Fire’ delivers comedic gold

Photo courtesy of Film4 Productions “Free Fire” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8, 2016.

By Thomas McGlone THE HOFSTRA CRITICS VICE PRESIDENT

The exposition for “Free Fire” almost sounds like the start of a contrived joke: a couple of Irish Republican Army members, a few junkies and a handful of egotistical gunrunners walk into an abandoned umbrella factory. The events that follow are, perhaps appropriately, quite funny. The film, directed by Ben Wheatley and starring a cavalcade of stars including Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, Cillian Murphy and Sharlto Copley, is a cynical, but none-too-serious comedy of errors, packed with the stylized bloodiness of Quentin Tarantino and the absurd wryness of “Monty Python.”

“Free Fire” is, in its best moments, a selfaware, fun movie about selfish imbeciles whom the audience is compelled to perpetually root both for and against.

When Chris (Murphy) and Frank (Michael Smiley), two no-nonsense Irish revolutionaries, walk into the old factory accompanied by bumbling stooges Bernie and Stevo (Enzo Cilenti and Sam Riley) and two professional intermediaries, Justine (Larson) and Ord (Hammer), the plan seems simple enough: the Irishmen bring the money and the dealers bring the guns. However, when the gunrunners, led by the comically vain Vernon (Copley), present the wrong weapons to their buyers, tensions rise. Then one of Vernon’s own cronies, Harry (Jack Reynor) recognizes Stevo as the junkie who attacked his cousins, and shots are fired.

What follows for the remaining 70 or so minutes of film is cinematic and comedic gold: a frantic shootout between a set of equally flawed and idiosyncratic personalities. The warehouse becomes a sort of paintball course with all-too-real consequences; everyone is shooting, everyone is likely to be shot and everyone either wants to escape or to nab the suitcase full of cash (brought

by Chris and Frank to buy the guns) laying in the middle of the room.

The movie’s writing, which had previously been packed with flat dialogue and heavy exposition, comes into its own in the

film’s gleefully violent second act. Ord’s lackadaisical quipping and pot-smoking mid-firefight, Chris and Vernon’s desperate attempts to flirt with Justine while shooting at each other and Harry and Stevo’s crackfueled feud all quickly unravel not into a melodrama, but into a dark and bloody comedy, featuring punchlines punctuated by bullets.

However, the dialogue of a movie like “Free Fire” would matter little without a talented cast, and the film’s ensemble of morons is portrayed superbly. The lowlevel henchmen Stevo and Harry are both played delightfully by Cilenti and Reynor, who imbue the characters with their own respective brands of deranged mania.

Hammer as the perpetually-amused Ord is almost relaxing in his aloofness, and Larson as the rightfully irritable Justine often reflects the mindset of the audience (although she’s burdened with some of the worst lines in the film). The standout performance, however, is Copley’s Vernon, a hypocrite who manages to be both constantly aggrieved and carelessly inflammatory. Vernon is a bundle of false machismo, insecurity and knee-jerk reactions, all filtered through Copley’s delightful South African accent. The characters of “Free Fire” are easy to both hate and love, a dynamic that plays perfectly in a movie where everyone has it out for everyone.

With characters like these, the plot of the film, for the most part, feels secondary. The most laughable and irony-packed moments of “Free Fire” are its most genuine and enjoyable. Whenever the script, penned by Amy Jump and director Wheatley, takes a swing at genuine poignancy or machismo, it falls flat; the nihilistic banter and idiotic attempts at victory by all of the key characters come across as what “Free Fire” is really all about. A few twists, including the brief introduction of a few outside intruders to the brawl, serve to poke the pace of the film along, but it does not particularly benefit from this added suspense. The

audience learns very early on that the film’s central themes are sex, blood, money and fun. Any moments trying to convince viewers otherwise feel wasteful.

The cinematography of “Free Fire” is, for the most part, simple. The best images come in the darker moments towards the end of the second act, which features a creative use of color and lighting. However, the real mastery of the film is not in the camerawork, but in the editing, which is remarkably adept at establishing rapidly-shifting spatial relationships throughout the warehouse. The cuts of “Free Fire” are in many instances, as necessary to the film’s humor as the script is, tying together the witticisms and pleas of the film’s desperate scumbags.

“Free Fire” is one in a recent chain of cognizant, unassuming action flicks, and it serves as a prime example of what a post-modern shootout movie can be. The characters of the film are not particularly compelling, but not because they are incorrectly written; the two gangs are portrayed as simple, mostly bad people with simple, mostly bad motives.

As long as the viewer can accept this predicate early in the film, then they should have no trouble enjoying the absurdly, violently wonderful fun that is “Free Fire.”

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By Joe Fay

The right to education is the right decision

ASSISTA N T S P O RT S E DI TOR

Earlier this month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced and signed into law his “Excelsior Scholarship,” known better as his tuitionfree college plan. The plan allows families making up to $100,000 a year to send their children to any of New York’s state colleges tuition-free for up to four years. By 2019, the threshold will be raised to $125,000.

While the plan is not perfect, I believe it is a great first step in the right direction. Having public colleges be tuition-free evens the playing field for all Americans to reach the goals they aspire to. Insurmountable student debt has been crushing young Americans for far too long. More than ever before, high school students find themselves making college choices based solely cost.

In some cases, that choice involves simply not attending college at all to avoid the rising costs. But a college diploma is necessary in today’s society. A college degree is the equivalent of what a high school diploma was just a few decades ago.

Students know that many of them cannot get hired at the jobs they desire without that expensive piece of paper. Therefore, students continue to bite the bullet and take on these massive piles of student loan debt.

New York has now become the first state to attempt to lift that burden for future students, with other states likely to

follow suit in years to come.

Over 940,000 families in the state of New York will be eligible for the plan starting in the fall of 2017. Although critics have said the scope of the plan is too small and should

be expanded, you need to start somewhere. Of course, the goal of the state should be to help every single student who needs it, but helping some is better than helping none.

Once the plan has been in place and its flaws have been exposed, an upgraded plan can

be put forth to fix the issues and expand to help more families. The new legislation is good for families and a good start for the future of education in the United States. The future workforce will be educated as high level jobs are created, and the next generation will be the most educated ever.

But what does it mean for private institutions, such as Hofstra? The majority of Hofstra’s student body is from New York, which could shift drastically, as students who would normally choose to pay the extra price instead go to state schools for free. The makeup of Hofstra’s population will probably change in the

coming years to reflect the mindset of potential students worried about costs. Of course, there will still be a good number of New Yorkers who have the means or the desire to go to private universities, so Hofstra and other private institutions around the state should not be too worried.

In the end, this legislation is helping a large number of people and hurting nobody.

Sure, New Yorkers may end up having to pay a few extra dollars in taxes in the future, but it will mean that their children and grandchildren will be able to get the education they need without paying an arm and a leg for it. Education should be a right, not a privilege for those who can afford it. New York has gotten the ball rolling; now it’s up to the rest of the country to emulate plans of their own.

“Get’em out of here!” That phrase remains at the center of the case, as the plaintiffs claim it riled up the crowd and caused Trump supporters to take action.

A video of the event captures Matthew Heimbach, a wellknown white nationalist, and a Korean Army veteran pushing and punching the protestors as they were leaving the rally.

To the experienced lawyer, filing a lawsuit against the debatable aggravator instead of the assailant is already a reach; now, imagine that the man you are reaching for is the President of the United States. But a few left-field factors breathe some life into this case, in what’s shaping up to be a true David versus Goliath story.

Trump’s team of lawyers argued that the term “Get’em out of here!” was protected by

the First Amendment and not directed at the protestors. The judge ruled it was said in the imperative, as a command and instruction. Their next move was to throw out the case since the protestors assumed risk of injury protesting rally, which was denied again since Kentucky abolished that statute years ago.

Then something even more incredible happened: both assailants declared their innocence by claiming they were acting in the directive of Trump. So, in a turn of events, a white supremacist shifted blame not on the three black protestors, but on to the candidate backed by every white-power group in America.

In Donald Trump’s inauguration speech, he promised to heal the divisions and unite the country to ensure “American greatness.”

I would have never guessed this is how he’d keep that promise.

Trump’s most recent filing is an immunity claim, which one can’t help but feel childish reading: “Mr. Trump is immune from suit because he is the President of the United States.”

Then I realized Trump’s presidency was nothing more than a business move. As the avalanche of lawsuits came crashing down, he simply protected himself with executive privilege. This chapter was left out in his book “Trump: The Art of the Deal.”

It’s unfair that as the playing field begins to flatten, Trump can silence and throw out the entire case. There is no privilege or safeguard in the eyes of the law and that includes the president. I recall that exact same immunity claim was used by Nixon 40 years ago.

Although the stakes and magnitude of the cases differ, the beauty of the judicial system is that we are all equal in the eyes of the law. In terms of his war on the media and lack of transparency, Trump’s presidency has chilling echoes of the Nixon administration; it’s without surprise that Trump used the same immunity claim.

Trump’s lawyers requested a jury trial with their immunity claim filing. I believe the plaintiffs deserve a trial, especially since their case has significant merit. Considering the arguments made, the statements from the assailants and the video, I imagine the jury to be chomping at the bit coming to court. Guilty or not, the greatest injustice would be if there were no decision.

“Sure, New Yorkers may end up having to pay a few extra dollars in taxes in the future, but it will mean that their children and grandchildren will be able to get the education they need ...”

Presidential privilege at center of Trump lawsuit

By Norman Gabriel STAFF W R I T E R

According to an infographic, the average multinational enterprise will settle between 100 to 1,000 lawsuits in a decade, depending on the business, so it’s no surprise that the master of deals himself squashed a few toes on his way to the top; 4,095 toes to be exact. From his casino, university and golf club, Donald Trump has put up Michael Jordan numbers when it comes to lawsuits. But there is one case in particular that interests me – the needle in the proverbial haystack.

The lawsuit was brought forth by three protestors who allege they were roughed up and ejected by Trump supporters at a campaign rally after Trump barked from the stage,

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By Erica Brosnan

april 25, 2017•A 13

The Unicorn Drink is fun, stop complaining

STAFF WR I T E R

Starbucks is hopping on the “rainbow food” trend with their new limited edition “Unicorn Frappuccino.” It’s a fun, colorful drink that is smothered in sprinkles and was only available from April 19 to April 23.

Though, what was supposed to be a cute, springtime treat is spurring a lot of controversy.

So to all those who are complaining about it, I say: stop whining.

Although the whole premise of the drink is that it’s supposed to be photographed and shared on Instagram, people are shocked as if that hasn’t been the marketing strategy for Starbucks since the invention of Instagram. From the moment sharing photos of food on social media became popular,

Starbucks drinks have been at the forefront. Every time they have released any new product – be it a drink, a cup, a cookie or whatever – they have all been designed to be “social media worthy.”

Starbucks knows that a good number of their customers pay a ridiculous amount of money for their products, not because they taste good, but because they are aesthetically pleasing.

No company goes out of its way to create a rainbow colored product without the intention of it being shared all over social media (see: the rainbow bagel, rainbow highlighter, rainbow pizza, rainbow pancakes, etc.).

It gets people talking about your brand and is free advertising, while causing no harm and giving people a fun thing to share with their friends.

If you don’t want to try the drink, you don’t have to. It was gone within a few days, so just let people have their fun.

But it’s not just consumers complaining, the employees of Starbucks are also saying the drink is too hard to make or it’s annoying to make them. To them I also say: get over it. No job is a walk in the park, no job is always going to be easy and there are going to be aspects of every job that everyone hates, but I feel like Starbucks baristas practically take the job only so that they can complain about it. News flash: all customer service jobs are the worst.

For example: I used to work for a store that sold party décor.

That meant that I would have to inflate balloons with helium on a regular basis. I dreaded every single holiday season. This was

because on days where people typically purchased a lot of balloons (New Year’s Eve, birthdays, graduations, etc.) I would leave work with bleeding, chafed fingers. I used to tie latex balloons and curl ribbons so often that sometimes my entire hand would be visibly swollen to the point where I couldn’t make a fist. I hated every minute of it and I eventually left that job, but I never took to my Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or any other form of social media to urge people to stop buying balloons. Instead, I realized that it was part of the job I elected to take and that I had to suck it up and do it if I expected to get paid.

When you accept a job, you accept all the responsibilities of that job, and I’m sorry but I don’t have any sympathy for

people who take to the internet to beg people to stop ordering a product because it stains their hands pink.

Here’s the bottom line: if you’re talking about the “Unicorn Frappuccino,” whether you love it or hate it, you’re feeding into Starbucks’ marketing scheme anyway. You are giving them all the free publicity they could ask for without even having to spend more money on advertising the drink.

People (mostly people under the age of 14) are still going to buy this blended “Care Bear” drink and post it all over your social media feeds. It will pass and everyone will get over it, but soon enough Starbucks will release another “Instagramworthy” item that’ll spark the exact same conversation, so it’s best to get over it now.

Don’t let Starbucks #WasteYourMoney2k17

By Laurel O’Keefe NEW S E D I TO R

The limited time, “flavorchanging, color changing, totally not-made-up Unicorn Frappuccino” that Starbucks recently released is a completely made-up marketing scheme designed to prey on the weakest consumers in capitalist America – just ask your barista.

The only thing “magical” about this “unicorn” Frappuccino is its ability to make you waste your money. As a public relations major, I’m usually all for an amazing marketing stunt, but this was so blatantly a slap in the face to consumer ignorance I can’t support it.

Starbucks knows its market well, which is why they can sell a drink with 59 grams of sugar, 410 calories (140 from fat!) and 16 grams of fat (10 grams of which are saturated fat) without the public batting an eye. By naming it the “unicorn” Frappuccino they remove the drink from something a consumer will actually consume, and make it into an “experience” and an image.

Whether you stood in line for hours or minutes to buy a Unicorn Frappuccino, you weren’t buying it because you needed it or even specifically wanted to taste it. Whether you realized

it or not, you bought a Unicorn Frappuccino because Starbucks marketed it so that if you didn’t try it, you’d be missing out on an element of pop culture.

With almost 150,000 posts under the hashtag #unicornfrappuccino on Instagram, it is safe to say many individuals purchased one “for the Insta.” I’m not against doing something for the Insta, so long as it is something that betters you. Go for a hike to post a picture of the view, spend time with friends to get a group shot, go to the beach – don’t waste your money on a colored drink with an excessive amount of sugar that you might not even like.

By purchasing a Unicorn Frappuccino you’re subjecting yourself to partake in a social experiment of the American market which is: will individuals will drop any amount of money and disregard nutrition for the latest trend?

The trend here involves mystical creatures, as women especially have increasingly become obsessed with being, dressing like or embodying a mermaid, unicorn, fairy or more. For reference, Starbucks also makes “The Pokémon GO Frappuccino,” which is equally as bad in nutrition and even more evidently

marketed through a fad.

Starbucks tested the limits of American free will by bypassing all individual decision-making.

You didn’t decide to buy this drink – society decided you had to.

What angers me most about the Unicorn Frappuccino is not even the fact that Starbucks preyed on consumers, but that we as a society allowed them to. Watching America’s “basic white girls” go crazy over this Unicorn Frappuccino was equivalent to watching children go crazy over a new toy.

It is infuriating that Starbucks can put the word “unicorn” in front of something and make it more desirable. If it was called the “pink sweet and sour sugar ” Frappuccino it would just be another drink. The label “unicorn” even targets women and children, making it yet another product that has to embody society’s stereotypes to make a sale.

Starbucks has every right to exploit our ignorance as much as we allow. I realize I’ll still visit Starbucks and other companies who employ the same marketing tactics – but there has to be a line. A line in which you recognize the marketing scheme in front of you for what it is: a deception designed to take your money.

Disclaimer: Not made with actual rainbows

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Women’s lax eliminated from postseason with loss

By Anders Jorstad STAFF W R I T E R

The Hofstra Pride women’s lacrosse team fell to Elon University 15-7 in the team’s final conference game of the 2017 season. The Pride is eliminated from the Colonial Athletic Association tournament contention with the loss.

Hofstra faltered out of the gate against the Phoenix, allowing three goals in the span of a minute, just three minutes into the game. Stephanie Asher led the game off with a score, then Nicole Sinacori knocked in a pair of goals immediately afterwards.

The Phoenix had six straight scores before Carlee Ancona put the Pride on the board 11 minutes into the game.

Elon won the first six draw controls of the contest, which allowed it more opportunities to wear down Hofstra’s defense

and force itself into the net.

After two scores by the Pride, Elon rattled off another seven unanswered scores to increase its lead to 13-3 at halftime.

Elon pelted the Pride with 22 shots in the first half, while Hofstra couldn’t put together many offensive possessions.

Hofstra took just seven shots in the frame.

Hofstra’s defense drastically improved in the second half.

Nobody scored in the second frame until Elon star Asher recorded her 50th goal of the season 12 minutes into the period.

The Pride held Elon to just two goals in the latter frame, but could not answer the Phoenix’s 13 from the first half.

Yellow cards plagued Hofstra in the game. The officials called six separate penalties on four separate players: Lexi Lenaghan, Morgan Knox and two on both Amanda Seekamp and

Alyssa Parrella. The penalties allowed Elon to score in man-up opportunities with the Pride defense dwindled down.

Additionally, Elon’s accurate shooting was a major factor in its victory. Of the team’s 26 shots, 20 of them were on goal.

The Pride was accurate offensively too, with 13 of its 14 shots being on goal.

Becky Conto earned her third straight hat trick by recording all three of her goals in the final six minutes of the game. The senior midfielder has eight hat tricks this season.

Hofstra falls 8-7 on the season with the loss and ends conference play with a 2-4 record. The Pride’s last game of the season ends at home in a Long Island showdown with Stony Brook University.

The game will be on Friday, with opening draw control at 7 p.m. at the James M. Shuart Stadium.

Cam Keough / Hofstra Chronicle

Becky Conto recorded her third consecutive hat trick in Sunday’s loss.

Baseball surrenders 20 runs in rubber match

By Brennan Erlandsen STAFF W R I T E R

One game after John Rooney threw eight innings for the win,

seven home runs – including six in the eighth inning – gave University of North Carolina at Wilmington the series victory over Hofstra by a score of 20-7

Cam Keough / Hofstra Chronicle

David Leiderman had a 4-for-5 day with a pair of doubles on Sunday.

Sunday.

David Leiderman went 4-for5 with two doubles and a RBI for the Pride, while Steven Foster, Chris Hardardt, Brad Witkowski and Vito Friscia each had two hits.

Hofstra starter, Jorge Marrero, threw 2.1 innings, giving up seven runs (five earned) and picking up the loss to drop his record to 1-6.

UNCW’s Zarion Sharpe picked up his third win, going 5.2 innings while giving up four runs on 11 hits and striking out six.

The Pride’s bullpen walked eight batters, including one hit by pitch, and gave up 12 earned runs in what was the highest scoring game by a Hofstra opponent this season.

“I’m not happy with how we pitched. We just got to play better baseball. We make mistakes and it’s been the recipe for disaster,” said Hofstra head coach John Russo.

The first inning saw three up and three down for both teams, perhaps showing the signs of a pitcher’s duel.

The following eight innings would prove otherwise.

The Seahawks scored five runs in the second inning, including a three-run home run by Riley Zayicek, his first of two of the day.

UNCW would add on three more runs in the third and one in the fourth.

Hofstra got on the board in the fourth inning thanks to a RBI single by Rob Weissheier, coming off a game where he went 2-for-4, including his first collegiate home run.

Teddy Cillis hit a 2-run home run in the fifth for his fourth of the season.

Friscia nearly hit one out, hitting the top of the left field wall and clearing the bases for a three-RBI double in the sixth.

It looked like Hofstra was on its way to making another successful comeback victory this weekend.

But in the eighth inning, UNCW tallied nine runs to make it nearly impossible for a comeback.

Ryan Jeffers, Zayicek, Mason Berne and Robbie Thorburn hit four consecutive home runs.

Nick Feight and Brian Mims also went back-to-back later in the inning to increase UNCW’s run total to 20.

Every UNCW starter got at least one hit in Sunday’s game.

Feight, the reigning Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, went 3-for-6 with 4 RBI, including his 10th long ball of the season.

With the loss, Hofstra falls to 3-9 in CAA play (10-27 overall) while UNCW improves to 7-5 in CAA play (18-20 overall).

Hofstra’s next game will be Tuesday when they host Saint Peter’s University at 3:30 p.m.

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Patierno excelling in new role as third baseman

By Anders Jorstad STAFF W R I T E R

Megan Patierno of the Hofstra Pride softball squad is seeing a rise in production despite a major position change this season.

The junior third baseman hadn’t recorded much playing time at the hot corner prior to this season.

“I came in to Hofstra as a shortstop,” Patierno said. “I had played half a season at third base in high school, but that’s it.

[The Hofstra coaching staff] had me working there a little last year and they started pushing me there this fall. I had to learn to play the position so I could play in the spring.”

The Pride signed talented freshman Kristin Hallam to play shortstop this season. So, Patierno had to slide over to third and learn on the fly, giving her some fits at the position from time to time. “[Shortstop and third] are actually really different in terms of reaction, mostly,” Patierno said. “At shortstop you have more time to think and react.

You can know where you’re

going to go before you even get the ball, just because of the speed and direction of the ball.

At third base the ball can be ripped at you down the line as fast as you can get your glove there.”

The New Jersey native has a .901 fielding percentage at the position this year, but has made a lot of tough plays and appears to be getting a handle on the role.

Despite the positional change, Patierno has made a lot of progress with the bat. After hitting .198 her freshman season and .210 her sophomore campaign, she’s up to .267 this year. She’s already slugged seven homers on the season. Patierno has learned a lot about college softball during her time at Hofstra.

“Freshman year, you’re trying to figure everything out,” Patierno said. “Sophomore year, you’re still trying to figure things out. But I think it comes down to knowing you have to make adjustments quicker. You realize how good everyone else is, and if you don’t hit you’re out.”

Patierno was known as a force at the plate coming out of high school. The junior broke her high school single-season home run record with 10 long balls. For her, it was just a matter of getting it to translate to games.

“You can’t force home runs, but a lot of it has to do with being more aggressive,” Patierno said. “Just waiting for them to mess up, and then you jump all over it.”

Patierno and the Pride are 21-17 on the year and 9-4 in the CAA, good for second place in the conference. The team is on a seven-game winning streak.

“This year has been a really special year for us. I think the chemistry is great, and it’s really fun to play with these girls.

I think a lot of it has to do with work ethic,” Patierno said. “Our incoming freshmen, whether they’re the best players or not the best players, they work as hard as everyone else. That kind of mends us together because there’s no drop-off. Everyone is doing the same amount of work.

It makes us respect each other

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Megan Patierno has become the Pride’s starting third baseman this year.

more, and we have more trust in each other.”

Just like every player, Patierno dreams of winning a conference title. With how she and the rest of the team are playing, they should pose a threat to the Colonial’s top teams.

“We know that we can win CAA’s,” Patierno said. “We’ve known since the fall when we all got together and realized what kind of chemistry we all have together. If we play our best every single game we’ll win CAA’s.”

OPINION: Tierney etching his place in Hofstra lore

By Gio Annatelli STAFF W R I T E R

One of the all-time greats for Hofstra men’s lacrosse was attackman Sam Llinares. He set the bar high his freshman year, scoring 19 goals and having 13 assists. Llinares was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Player of the Year two years later. He finished his career in the Dutch Dome with 101 goals and 181 points.

Many saw Llinares as the Messiah, the king of Hofstra lacrosse. Well, there’s a new king in town and his name is Ryan Tierney.

Tierney, son of head coach Seth Tierney, is the future of the Hofstra Pride. Throughout 12 games, Tierney has 26 goals and 15 assists, already surpassing Llinares’ freshman year stats with the season not yet over.

Tierney has five hat tricks already this season, including one in his first collegiate contest.

He is on a 12-game point streak and was held without a goal only once in his young career against Providence College, where he had one assist.

He is also second on the team in goals, assists, points and shots.

Tierney comes to the Pride with a great resume already: a two-time All-American, James C. Metzger Leadership Award from Nassau County and a high school State Championship in 2014.

Tierney has been living and breathing lacrosse for most of his life, in large part because of his father.

He grew up watching his dad as part of the Johns Hopkins University coaching staff, and then as head coach of the Pride.

With the Blue Jays, Tierney was the architect of one of the most potent offenses in the country. This clearly had an effect on Ryan, as he had 146 points in his last two years of

high school.

With the loss of Trevor Kupecky for the season, Tierney was put into the lineup and excelled right away.

Learning under the wing of Josh Byrne, one of the top players in the nation, Tierney is slowly ascending to the top.

He is fourth in the conference in goals per game (2.17), fourth in assists per game (1.25) and fourth in points per game (3.42).

Hands down, Tierney is one of the top freshmen in the conference and is on his way to winning the CAA Rookie of the Year.

When he has the ball in his stick, he’s able to control the pace of the game. Tierney can dominate even the best of defenders, embarrassing them on the field. When you think he has no angle for a shot, he proves you wrong and is able to score from anywhere. Tierney has a natural ability to find the back of the net and an even better

ability to find his teammates.

With Byrne graduating after this season, the Pride needs a player to lean on. Tierney is prepared to take the lead of this team, with potential of winning CAA Player of the Year in

the future. With the CAA and NCAA tournament, Tierney can continue to build his lore, ascending the program ladder to become one of Hofstra’s alltime greats.

Cam Keough / Hofstra Chronicle

Ryan Tierney has scored 26 goals and dished out 15 assists this season.

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A long time coming: the Chris Hardardt effect

Cam Keough / Hofstra Chronicle

Senior catcher Chris Hardardt finished 3-for-7 this weekend vs.UNCW, increasing his season average to .300

By PJ Potter SPORTS E D I TO R

Two outs. Runners stand on first and second base. It’s a warm, clear night in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the middle of February 2015.

Making his second career at-bat, Hofstra catcher Chris Hardardt steps up to the plate.

As he will make habit of it over the next three years, Hardardt swings at the first pitch, darting the ball to center field to score David Leiderman.

Though the game ended in a 7-4 loss to the University of Hawaii, red-shirt sophomore Hardardt recorded his first career hit and run batted in.

“That’s when I really felt like I could get myself going,” Hardardt said.

“I didn’t really play at all my first two years here. I had to wait for my chance and stayed confident throughout.”

Finding a spot on a Division I roster is a tough task in itself.

However, the toll for earning a starting role or just competing in a game has a much higher cost.

Recruited to Hofstra as a walk-on, Hardardt – from Middle Village, New York – was red-shirted as a freshman and did not log an inning of play the following season.

“Coach [John] Russo offered me a walk-on spot. I just wanted an opportunity, so I took it and

ran with it,” Hardardt said.

“I came with the same intensity every day. I knew it was going to be rough.”

It was so difficult that one day he was kicked out of practice for underperforming.

“Coach Kelly Haynes said I was one of the worst Division I hitters he’s ever seen. I got the boot from batting practice. I’ll never forget it. It was a humbling experience,” Hardardt said.

Without being discouraged, Hardardt continued to work hard and hoped to capitalize on any opportunity he found himself in, including that February night in Hawaii.

More recently, the fifth year senior delivered the go-ahead RBI single to right field to give Hofstra a 4-3 lead over Colonial Athletic Association foe University of North Carolina at Wilmington April 22 in the seventh inning – a lead the Pride never lost.

“He just figures out a way to get things done. Chris has proven people wrong his whole life and continues to do that now at Hofstra,” said head coach John Russo.

Still not the everyday starting catcher for the Pride, Hardardt

still carries a heavy duty for the Pride in more ways than one.

A career .293 hitter in 83

one of the leaders of the Hofstra baseball program.

“Even from his freshman year he was that old wily veteran. He knows the game really well. He knows the small things,” Russo said.

For five of his last six weekend starts, Hardardt has been the solidified catcher for sophomore southpaw John Rooney – and for good reason.

The chemistry seems to help transition an already talented Rooney into a more mature college pitcher, which was shown April 9 against Towson University.

After giving up a leadoff base hit followed by a hit batsman, a young pitcher like Rooney can be expected to be flustered.

But with the guidance of Hardardt, that was not the case.

Rooney buckled down and got the next three batters out, holding a slim 4-3 lead over the Tigers. “[Chris] gives a really calming presence. Rooney threw really well. I thought Chris had a lot to do with it.

He was a calming influence when it was high-tensed.

He brings that to the whole team,” Russo said.

His presence behind the plate has earned him more time in the lineup, which

“Coach Kelly Haynes said I was one of the worst Division I hitters he’s ever seen. I got the boot from batting practice.” games played over three seasons, Hardardt is considered

does not give Coach Russo any regret.

“I can’t have more confidence in him than I do. I see all the little things that he brings to the program to help us out,” Russo said.

One advantage to Hardardt’s game is his ability to always make contact.

In 205 career at-bats, the 6-foot-2-inch 235-pounder has gone down on strikes just 13 times.

“I try to avoid striking out, that’s always a goal. My ability to not strikeout; that’s something that I’m pretty proud of throughout my career,” Hardardt said.

“I try to put the ball in play and try to make things happen.”

Whether he is sitting on the bench, giving signals behind home plate or just trying to put the ball into fair territory, Hardardt is a part of Hofstra baseball for one reason: the love of the game.

“I love playing baseball. We may be struggling this season, but it’s fun,” Hardardt said.

“There’s a lot of other things we could be doing that’s not as fun baseball.”

Next Week: Feature on baseball’s Steven Foster

Victoria Mickens / Hofstra Chronicle

Chris Hardardt, now a graduate student pursuing his MBA, was a member of the SAAC for three years.

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Hofstra Spring Sports Standings Baseball – CAA

Team

Wins

Losses

Win %

1. Northeastern

9

3

.750

2. Charleston

10

5

3. Delaware

9

4. Charleston

8. Hofstra

Team

Softball – CAA Wins

Losses

Win %

1. James Madison

12

2

.857

.667

2. Hofstra

9

4

.692

6

.600

3. UNCW

8

6

.571

7

5

.583

4. Charleston

8

7

.533

3

9

.250

5. Elon

7

7

.500

Men’s Lacrosse – CAA

Team

Wins

Losses

Win %

Team

1. Hofstra

3

1

.750

1. Towson

3

1

1. Drexel

3

4. UMass 5. Fairfield

Women’s Lacrosse – CAA Wins

Losses

Win %

1. James Madison

5

1

.833

.750

2. Towson

4

2

.667

1

.750

3. Elon

3

2

.600

2

2

.500

3. Delaware

3

2

.600

1

3

.250

5. Drexel

2

3

.400

HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Home

4/25

4/26

4/27

4/28

4/29

4/30

Baseball

Saint Peter’s - 3:30 p.m.

Northeastern

Northeastern

Northeastern

Charleston - 2 & 4:30 p.m.

Charleston - 11 a.m.

Softball

- 2:30 p.m.

Binghamton - 2 & 5:30 p.m.

Men’s

Towson - 12 p.m.

Lacrosse Women’s Lacrosse

- 1 p .m .

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Cornell slings no-hitter in first game of doubleheader

By Felipe Fontes STA FF WR ITER

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Sarah Cornell is now 16-7 on the season with a 2.79 ERA in 148 innings.

After getting an unexpected day of rest on Saturday due to inclement weather, Sarah Cornell carried the Hofstra softball team to a win Sunday morning, pitching the first no-hitter in the freshman’s career.

The 3-0 win against Elon extended the Pride’s win streak to six games, pushing the squad to an 8-4 conference record as it holds the second place spot in the CAA. The early afternoon win came on Senior Day for the Pride.

“The team just rallied around the seniors, and they went out and played hard for them,” said head coach Larissa Anderson.

Although it was Senior Day, it was the no-hitter by the freshman that was the story of the

afternoon. Cornell’s feat was accomplished with nine strikeouts while giving up two walks through seven innings of play.

“Cornell was on fire. She really controlled the strike zone.

We made some great plays defensively. I was very impressed with Cornell’s outing,” Anderson said.

The victory brought her record to 16-7 as she continues to display her growing repertoire throughout her freshman campaign.

Although by the end of the game the no-hitter was accomplished by Hofstra, Elon’s Kiandra Mitchum held her own from the mound and allowed only one hit through three and a half innings of play.

After the slow offensive start by the teams, the fourth inning finally saw the game’s first real

action as Nikki Michalowski doubled to left field. Soon after, a Patierno single led to Michalowski running home for the 1-0 lead.

The sixth inning saw Michalowski hit her second double of the day, striking left field just as she did with her first.

Michalowski would then make her second jog to home plate after a home run by Sarah Edwards stretched out the lead to three.

The Pride finished the game with six hits compared to Elon’s zero.

Besides Elon’s no-show offensively, two errors by the Phoenix also aided Hofstra in maintaining its tight hold on the game.

home. The next batter, Allocca, made a tremendous play to her left to end the game, stopping a hard hit ground ball from trickling down the right field line to score Elon baserunners.

Hofstra improved to 21-17

overall and 9-4 in conference play, jumping to second place in the CAA standings.

The Pride returns to action April 25 on the road in a doubleheader against Binghamton University beginning at 3 p.m.

Sinacori drives in run to seal sweep vs. Elon

By PJ Potter

SPORTS E D I TO R

Hofstra softball seniors Lacey Clark, Jessica Peslak and Christie Sinacori enjoyed their final regular season home game with an 8-0 victory over Elon University in a five-inning rout Sunday afternoon to sweep the Phoenix in the doubleheader.

Peslak tossed four shutout innings with two strikeouts and no walks in her fourth appearance of the season, scattering five hits to improve her senior record to 2-3.

“To have Peslak get that win in the second game on her Senior Day, it just lifts the team.

The team just rallied around the seniors and they went out and they played hard for them,” said head coach Larissa Anderson.

Hofstra’s offense produced at least one run in all four frames they batted in, beginning with three in the first inning.

Brittany Allocca opened the floodgates with her seventh two-bagger of the season, scoring Kristin Hallam.

Second baseman Clark recorded her 23rd run batted in with a sacrifice fly to right field, the first of four sacrifice fly balls in this game. Megan Patierno capped the inning with a screaming line drive up the middle to plate Nikki Michalowski.

Patierno finished the game with two hits and two RBI, bringing her team-leading total to 26 runs batted in this year.

The Pride tacked on two more runs in the second and third innings to extend the lead to 5-0 after sacrifice flies from Allocca and Courtney Scarpato.

It seemed Elon pitcher Kenna Quinn, a top hurler in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), was settling in for the Phoenix by just allowing a few runs scraped by from the Pride, but Hofstra was not done.

“I’m just telling them to get a good pitch you can get extended on. Don’t let her jam you up.

It’s controlling their approach,” Anderson said.

Now up 7-0 in the fourth inning, Coach Anderson called

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in for a pinch-hitter to replace Sarah Edwards, who went 1-for2. Senior Christie Sinacori was called to grab a bat.

Sinacori, making just her 15th at-bat of 2017, was brought in with one runner on base.

Tallying her fourth RBI of the season, Sinacori laced a hard ground ball through the right side of the infield to score Clark to make it an 8-0 ballgame. The dugout and crowd went ballistic.

“You can just see the energy when Sinacori gets that hit to put the eight-spot up on the board,” Anderson said.

Going into the fifth inning, the Pride needed to halt the Phoenix from scoring for just one more inning to end the game on a mercy rule.

Peslak stayed in the game for one more batter, surrendering a leadoff base hit by Emily Roper.

Peslak was then taken out and given a standing ovation from the Pride faithful.

Alyssa Irons replaced the senior, recording all three outs without a runner crossing home, but this was the first time all day that Elon threatened.

With one out and the bases loaded, Irons found herself in a jam. She managed to get out of it with a grounder back to her, getting the lead runner out at

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Christie Sinacori drove in her fourth RBI Sunday to extend the lead to 8-0.

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Byrne scores five to lead Pride to Senior Day win

By Kyle Kandetzki M ANAG I N G E D I TO R

Saturday’s home finale for the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team was one of transition for the team. It was their first time having to respond from a loss in 2017, and it was also their day to begin saying goodbye to their seniors.

Despite the emotions and a new reality for Hofstra, head coach Seth Tierney and his team took care of business, winning 15-8, behind five scores from Josh Byrne, 13 saves from goalie Jack Concannon and a career-high four goals from Dylan Alderman. Hofstra advanced to 11-1, and 3-1 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), clinching a spot in the CAA Tournament.

“It’s just been an odd week,” Coach Tierney said. “When you go 10-0 and suffer a loss the way we did, it stays with you all week long. There was focus [in practice], but there was a weight on our shoulders.”

The Pride pushed away the demons from a deflating 13-12

loss to Drexel University last week, while also cleaning up the team’s fourth quarter issues.

Hofstra outscored an opponent in a final quarter (3-2) for the first time since March when the Pride played North Carolina.

Hofstra’s Senior Day ceremony honored seven graduating seniors: Brier Davis, Michael Diener, Kris Clarke, Trevor Kupecky, Byrne, Pat Joy, Tommy Voelkel and Zachary Franco.

The ceremony was punctuated by a ceremony for Joe Ferriso, the Pride lacrosse player that passed away in a car accident in 2015. The team gathered around Ferriso’s parents in an emotional show of support on what would have been their son’s Senior Day. Rainy conditions led to a messy first quarter for both sides – a combined 14 turnovers (seven each), including a period of time with five turnovers in just 40 seconds.

Hofstra broke through for its first goal four minutes in on a Brendan Kavanagh man-up goal. Ryan Tierney followed up with a goal off his back foot at

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Dylan Alderman scored a career-high four goals in Saturday’s victory.

7:41 before UMass entered the scoring column at 6:16, making it 2-1 Pride.

The final 100 seconds of the first set as a prelude to a dominant second quarter for Hofstra and a return to form for Byrne. The captain embarrassed defenders on his way to two goals in the closing moments in the first – charging past a defender with ease for the first and muscling through another for the second, bringing the score to 4-1 through one period.

The Pride has been excellent in the second quarter all season long, entering the day with a 39-13 advantage in 2017. This time: a 6-2 showing of power, including five unanswered scores wherein Byrne notched his seventh hat trick of the season, Kavanagh added two for a hat trick of his own and Alderman began his big day with his first goal at 7:28.

Byrne wasn’t done though, as a beautiful feed from Tierney behind the net left him to only have to flick the ball home on the crease for goal number four.

The Minutemen then scored two of the half’s final three goals, sandwiched around a long-distance strike from Jimmy Yanes from just in front of the restraining line. It was 10-3 Hofstra at the half – a familiar advantage from the week before.

The third quarter began with some uneasy feelings from Hofstra players and fans alike: back-to-back goals from UMass’ Ben Spencer, the team’s leading scorer on the day.

Hofstra’s offense didn’t falter, quickly hitting the magic number that the Pride hit so many times this season of 11 goals after Alex Moeser made a beautiful pivot and score off a feed from Alderman. Alderman then fired in of his own unassisted two minutes later to make it 12-5.

Concannon, as he has so many times, stood on his head in the third to keep the Minutemen from making things close.

He utilized his stick for a high save on Spencer in the quarter’s latter portion, and even made a sliding kick save minutes before.

Hofstra entered the dreaded fourth quarter up 12-6, but

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Josh Byrne’s five goals upped his season total to 35, best on the team.

exhibited improvements. Both teams traded blows back-andforth, but Hofstra’s defense stood tough.

Byrne’s fifth and final goal continued a huge day for the senior, but also brought concern simultaneously. Byrne fired home a close-range shot, but immediately dropped to a knee, clearly in pain.

He got back up to celebrate with his teammates, but had to lean on them to keep his balance. Byrne said, he “couldn’t move very well” on an undisclosed injury that seemed to come from his midsection.

Where Hofstra faltered was from its four penalties in the quarter, but the Pride only resulted in one man-down goal.

Concannon tacked on three late saves, while Alderman scored two more to put things out of reach as Hofstra finally cruised to a victory, 15-8.

Byrne’s huge day didn’t end with just five goals, but three assists as well. His eight points were the most he’s scored since posting nine against New Jersey Institute of Technology.

“I’m so proud of Josh Byrne,” Coach Tierney said in reflection of his short career at Hofstra.

“We’ve been through an awful lot. We’ve had some tough times together; we’ve been upset with each other at times.

If he were here for four years, he’d be at the top of our points list, no questions asked.”

For freshman Kyle Gallagher, it was a tough day in an up-anddown season, winning on just 8 of 27 chances at the faceoff.

Up next for Hofstra is its regular season finale at No. 15 Towson, a matchup between the CAA’s two powers that will certainly have implications on the conference tournament’s seeding. The game is set to start at noon on April 29.

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Sarah Cornell notches nine strikeouts en route to no-hitter over Elon Cam Keough / Hofstra Chronicle