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The problem we have is people just play small. -Cory Booker Newark Mayor Cory Booker motivates students to get politically active in his speech, “Changing the World with your Bare Hands” for P.R.I.D.E. Week. By Cody Heintz and Robert Binger Business ManageR/staff
Cory Booker, now serving in his second term as Mayor of newark, new Jersey, spoke at Hofstra on Wednesday, feb.29 in the Helene fortunoff theater of Monroe Lecture Center to kick off the university’s 2012 Pride, Politics & Policy events as the university prepares for the 2012 Presidential Debate.
the speech aimed to empower students to take action that would improve their communities, and to improve the world through small acts of kindness. Booker didn’t use his time at Hofstra to speak about policy or preach his record as newark mayor, but rather to encourage students to be true to themselves and to take responsibility for the world in which they live. He was told that going into poli-
tics would leave him like many politicians today: depressed and hopeless. “i have more faith in what we can do in this nation now, than ever,” said Booker. Booker used examples from his personal and family life to illustrate how different acts of kindness can affect a community. He gave a story of his father’s hometown, which pitched together to generate
enough money so that his father could go to college. Booker also shared the story of how black and white people came together to help african americans gain equality in housing, which is how Booker’s parents were able to buy a house in Harrington Park. “We got there because of americans that did things not required of them,” said Booker. early in his career as council-
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man of newark, Booker spent 10 days living in a tent while on a hunger strike. the hunger strike’s purpose was to promote the lack of police presence in a crime-ridden section of his district in the Central Ward. Booker proceeded with the hunger strike because though he did not know exactly what to do to solve the problem, he felt that
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Grounds Department uses dogs to control Canada geese population on athletic fields By andrew Wroblewski sPeCiaL to tHe CHRoniCLe
Hofstra grounds Department began an initiative on feb. 23 to contain Canada geese after receiving a steady stream of complaints from university athletes, coaches and staff members regarding their loud presence and accumulated droppings on the fields. The geese tend to migrate toward the university during the winter months. the department says this process is as humane as possible, and that the animals involved will not be harmed in any way. according to fred soviero, director of the grounds Department, who also overlooks the university’s bird sanctuary, there is nowhere else on campus for the university to institute a habitat for the geese to live in. “Canada geese need open fields to feed and open, unobstructed bodies of water to inhabit,” said soviero. “We don’t have those
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Canada geese tend to fly to open field areas during the winter months. here at Hofstra.” the grounds Department has called Long island geese Control, who brought specifical-
“Canada geese need open fields. We don’t have those here at Hofstra.” ly trained Border Collie dogs to campus. these dogs specialize in steering the geese away from
the area. “the dogs do not even touch the geese,” said soviero. “[the process] is completely harmless and humane.” Paw Pals, a club that specializes in ensuring dogs’ rights, contributes to on-campus initiatives in support puppy rights, and even volunteers at an animal shelter, located in freeport, n.Y., called Bobbi and the strays. they too believe the use of Border Collies in this situation is humane.
“Border Collies are the smartest breed of dogs and, if there was humane way to scare away geese with dogs, i would imagine that [Border Collies] would be the dogs to use,” said amanda Martin, a member of Paw Pals. “if no animals are harmed then i don’t see [the process] as much of a problem.” Despite the effort to remove the geese, some athletes using the fields said their presence was not inconvenient. “i personally haven’t found the geese to be a problem,” said tyler Botte, a sophomore member of the men’s soccer team. “i believe the geese should be allowed to inhabit the fields, if they’d like.” after Long island geese Control finishes the process, which could take up to a few weeks, it is up to the grounds Department to ensure that the geese do not return to the fields. “this is not a permanent solution, but a maintenance of our fields, which requires vigilance, timing and understanding [of] the habits and lifestyles of the geese,” said soviero.
Independent filmmakers share their definition of the ‘human experience’ By Zachary Mongillo staff WRiteR
students and Long island locals gained insight on what it means to be human on Wednesday feb. 29 at the screening of documentary film “the Human experience.” the film won the Audience Choice award at the 2009 tribeca film festival. those that attended the screening had the opportunity to meet an associate producer of the film, Michael Campo, and one of the humanitarian new Yorkers that the story is centered around, Jeffrey azize. According to the film’s website, the pair has done a question and answer session after the film in 14 countries and for 200,000 people.
The film tells the true story of a group of men including azize that began their story at a “halfway house” in Brooklyn and decided that they wanted more from life. seeking to experience life from the point-
families for having a rare condition known as leprosy. Campo and Azize’s film began as an underground and independent feature, but gained recognition as word passed
“The pair has done a question and answer session after the film 14 countries and for 200,000 people.” of-view of other people, they traveled through the conditions of multiple groups of people around the world. this included spending a week in the streets of Manhattan as homeless men and traveling to ghana to visit a secluded colony of people who had been shunned from their
from group to group. now they spend much of their time touring campuses, religious organizations, and high schools around the globe screening the film. “We never solicited even one call to show our film anywhere,” said azize who just returned from Honduras. “it was all
through word of mouth; that’s the beautiful part.” Both Campo and azize were gracious of the praise and attention that they have been given by many people, which tend to be made up of primarily spiritual and religious groups. Here at Hofstra, many members of Christian clubs on campus were in attendance. Yet the filmmakers stressed that the film does not endorse any particular religion or spiritual denomination. Campo mentioned that the film has a strong following from the Catholic and Christian community, but also said that all kinds of religious groups try to “claim the film as their own.”
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Newark mayor brings message of optimism and hope Continued From A1 acting on the cause was better than taking no action at all. optimistically, Booker also spoke about how people have to see the good in life and not always view the glass half empty. among several hilarious and inspiring stories, Mayor Booker told one of an experience he had while flying. He sat next to a woman with a crying baby and a toddler, rather than joining everyone on the plane in scorning the woman, he tried to sympathize with her and make it the best plane ride of his life. fifteen years later, that woman’s family came to own a factory in newark and stood behind Mayor Booker in his election process. “every moment of your life
gives you a chance,” said Booker. “nothing at all is ever wasted unless you choose to waste things.” Booker shared the story of how he first arrived in Newark as a law student from Yale university who wanted to change the world from the get-go. When Booker met the tenant president at the Brick towers, he discovered that in order to learn how to improve the city, he would first have to see its beauty. Booker recalled how the tenant president told him, “if you are one of those stubborn people that every time you open your eyes and you see hope, possibility, opportunity, love, and the face of god. if you can be one of those people, then that can help me.” a question and answer
“I have more faith in what we can do in this nation now, than ever.”
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SGA President David Zuniga and Pride Network President Christian Fuscarino talk with Cory Booker. session followed the speech, allowing Hofstra students to ask Mayor Booker some of their
own questions. after Booker left Monroe theater, he attended a reception at Hofstra Hall where
students were able ask Booker questions on a one-on-one level.
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Slammin’ performances end Black History Month By amala nath sPeCiaL to tHe CHRoniCLe
After a month full of film screenings, speeches and panel discussions, this year’s Black History Month ended with some good humor. Comedians brought down the house at the Black History Comedy slam february 27 hosted by the Black student union (Bsu), national association for the advancement of Colored People (naaCP) and HaHa Hofstra. the show gave a look at the history of black comedy along with performances by alex Barnett and Mike Brown, two comedians who shared how they were greatly influenced by race as children. When Barnett was growing up
in on Long island, Black History Month was not something his white, prominent, Jewish community celebrated. it was 15 years ago that he began to recognize and value the contributions africanamericans have made as part of the ideology behind Black History Month. “Black History Month is the improper title for this month. What we’re actually celebrating is american history,” Barnett said. “so much of what american is, is due to the contribution of black people.” today, Barnett is happily married to his wife, who is africanamerican and together, they are raising their four-monthold son. the comedian looks
forward to celebrating Black History Month every year with his son and wife. He is proud to be a part of his wife and son’s culture. However, he shows concern for his son’s future. “i’m mostly worried about my son resenting me because i am white and won’t be able to
is more multicultural than ever today.” Brown shared a different definition for Black History Month. “Black History Month means everyone’s going to be watching what i do more intensely,” said Brown. Raised in a Jamaican household in Queens, Brown constantly worried about falling into the negative stereotypes that dealt with his race. He never encountered any racial problems until moving to Harlem to complete high school. “the other kids thought it was cool to act like a “thug,” said Brown. “i was constantly told ‘you’re not acting black’
“Black History Month is the improper title for this month. What we’re actually celebrating is American history.” understand some of his experiences due to race,” Barnett said. “i’m also worried about the discrimination he may face but thankfully i see the world improving each day. our society
because i didn’t dress or portray myself the same way they did.” Brown originally went to college to get a degree for teaching math. He realized this career didn’t make him happy, so he decided to branch out and started exploring other job choices. after graduating from Hunter College of the City university of new York with a degree in creative writing, Brown pursued comedy, something he knew he wanted to do since he was young. “i think everyone needs to ask themselves what they would want to do for free and then learn how to make money off of it,” said Brown. “if you love what you do, you’ll never need to work.”
Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Jessica Lewis
Public Safety responded to a noise complaint on February 24 in Bill of Rights Residence Hall. When they arrived they found two students involved in an altercation about the noise, both students were issued an appearance summons. Two students who failed to evacuate Bill of Rights Residence Hall during a fire alarm on february 25 were given appearance summonses.
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Public Safety received a call on february 22 that there was a fire in the trash can in front of the Kushner school of Law. they responded and extinguished the fire without incident. A female student reported to Public safety that her ex-boyfriend, also a student, has been repeatedly harassing her via text messages. He was issued
an appearance summons on february 22. A student reported to Public safety on february 23 that she lost her cell phone over winter break and a male student found it and returned it to her. the male student began to ask her for money. an investigation is being conducted and police assistance was declined.
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Tribeca film winner with global following journeys to campus Continued from A2 according to Campo, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish People tend to relate the film into their own spiritual values. He said that even atheists have seen the film and claimed that the teachings were a form of “social justice.” although both Campo and Azize confirmed to the crowd of people that they are Christians, Campo cleared up that no particular religious group is the main influence of their message. “if people can get past the differences in what we believe, and agree that life is precious and that we can take care of each other, then the world can be a better place,” said Campo. spirituality aside, a major
thing showcased in the film, which Campo and azize emphasized deeply, was the happiness and optimism that even those stricken with disease and poor health were still able to achieve. “i think that there’s this crazy thing in the Western world, which is that people are trying to eliminate suffering,” said azize. “i think suffering is just a part of the human experience. it’s a part of life, it helps us appreciate the things that we really have. it allows us to see the world differently.” azize claimed that americans might enjoy life more if they were to experience the true suffering that they had to when doing things like living homeless in the city when temperatures were almost 30 degrees below freezing. some students, taking
“There’s this crazy thing in the Western world, which is that people are trying to eliminate suffering.”
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In award-winning film “The Human Experience,” filmmakers experience homelessness and a leper colony. this idea of experience true suffering as a challenge, inquired about how to try doing this on their own. the two men encouraged students to do so and
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claimed that it really shouldn’t be too difficult. “if there’s something you really want to do, then do it. But you should take in precautions
and be safe about it,” claimed Campo, “Don’t be afraid, make it happen. aside from public screenings, the film is accessible on Netflix.
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Jake’s Health Corner:
How to diet in the proper mindset By Jake Boly STAFF WRITER
When dieting to gain, lose, or maintain weight there are never any wrong ways of dieting, but there are healthier and more fulfilling ways. Healthier not only physically, but mentally and internally. To be able to diet in either direction while keeping a level head is truly a gift. Bros, I hate to break it to you, but we don’t reach our full skeletal maturity (in most cases) until our late 20s. Don’t get me wrong; this means that now is the best time to start building and progressing towards your ideal physique or health level. Not only do we have more energy and potential, we can create better habits for the future us. This being said, a lot of
people need to be able to decipher between realistic and unrealistic goals. We’ve all set unrealistic goals. What does that bring? Frustration between the correlation of our ideal progress and actual progress. It’s never a bad thing to aim high, but remember to not get down if you’re not progressing as fast as you like. “Fifteen to twenty pounds of muscle in a year for the first few years of training is very respectable for a college student,” said Alan Aragon, a college speaker who holds a master’s degree in the science of nutrition. Guys, if you’re trying to pack on muscle and are bulking or eating at maintenance, make
sure you take it slow. This is better in the long run and progressing more slowly helps us focus on our weaknesses, better allowing us to make adjustments accordingly. I’m bulking up as well and I try to keep the weight gain at a steady
loss. When you diet you lose some muscle even if you’re as accurate as can be. Yet if you take it slower and use strength to judge your progress, the muscle loss can be minimized. Ladies, like the guys there are realistic and unrealistic goals that you should have when dieting or becoming more fit. I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear a girl say, “I want to lose weight.” Or even worse, “I want to become more toned.” The first aspect we have to look at when determining your goals is how you personally judge progress. A lot of girls start working out and don’t lose weight. They only shift their body composition. “I’m liking the way
“Judge your progress by the mirror, how things fit and your new physical abilities.” amount each month. True, I could try to shoot for maximum gains by adding more fat, but by taking it slower I have less fat to cut off later on. If you’re dieting down, use strength to judge muscle-fat
I look but I’m not losing weight.” Who cares? If you’re comfortable with yourself and your body, who knows about the number on the scale except you? The point is the scale isn’t always the best way to judge your progress. Judge your progress by your fitness and your new physical abilities. Weight loss should be taken slowly, one to two pounds a week is plenty. If you’re losing more than that every week, you’re most likely severely depleting yourself. Slow weight loss means a better judgment of your body composition, fit level and health. Make realistic goals for yourself and don’t get discouraged when you’re not where you want to be. Most of us haven’t even peaked yet.
Man on the Unispan What do you think is the best way to get rid of geese on campus?
“I’d pull a first grade. Chase them and yell at them.” - Flynn Harne
“Set up sensors.” - Shaena Hargreaves
“Don’t approach them directly. Make sure to wave your arms.” - Corinne Mestemacher
“Paintball gun.” - MJ Vincent
“Put wooden cutouts of dogs throughout the area.” - Brittany Bissonnette
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New campus business debuts with success By Kerry McNeil
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If you’ve ever had the thought, “I wish Dutch Treats delivered,” then you may finally be in luck. Six Entrepreneurship majors officially launched their new business, Dorm Delivery, on Sunday night and are ready to hand-deliver late-night snacks and beverages to your door. Accepting cash, credit, and debit payments online or at your door, Dorm Delivery boasts competitive prices on snacks and drinks like Red Bulls, cookies, chips and Starbucks frappuccinos without having to leave the comfort of your room. What started as a pitch for the students’ entrepreneurship class is now an up-and-running business backed by Capital One investors. The Dorm Delivery team impressed the investors as part of a Capital One Challenge – a yearly challenge in the business school that supplies funding for the most well liked business proposals. “We didn’t know we were officially launching ‘till about three or four days ago,” said Dorm Delivery Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Jon El Kordi-Hubbard. “We’ve really, really been trying to guerilla market, I guess you could say, to try to get the word out there
as soon as possible. So it’s kind of short notice, but we’re expecting a good turnout.” And the turnout of Dorm Delivery’s first night in business was certainly promising. “I think that this is a really good opportunity for lazy people on campus, like myself, to order really good food at a reasonable price,” said satisfied customer Alexis Di Gregorio. “I agree, I’m super pumped about this!” added customer Ellen Hornberger. And it seemed the feeling was shared throughout the night during El Kordi-Hubbard’s deliveries. Whether people were “lazy,” or simply too busy watching the Oscars to venture out into the cold for food, the system worked. Other Dorm Delivery team members include Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer Andrew Laine and Chief Information Officer Jacob Waxman – who were both manning the phones for the launch – as well as Chief Legal Officer Chad Goldsmith, Chief Financial Officer Chris Haig, and Chief Creative Officer Katrina Gist. Normal operations begin Monday, March 4, hours will be 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. For more information, visit their website or Facebook page or call 516-808-2243.
Photos Courtesy of Kerry McNeil Top: Co-Creator and Chief Marketing Officer Jon El Kordi-Hubbard gives sophomore students Shashank Sanjay and Zack Caputo the totals of their orders. Lower Left: A Dorm Delivery customer pays by debit card using a Square Credit Card Reader and an app on the iPhone. Lower Right: Just a few of the treats that Dorm Delivery has to offer.
Overheard @ Hofstra
Compiled by The Chronicle Staff In Bits & Bytes: Guy 1: So what are you giving up for Lent? Guy 2: I think I’m gonna try to not bang any girls with boyfriends. In Dempster: Guy: I had a chance to get with lesbians, until one of them threw up on my shoes. On the Unispan: Girl: Did I drink this weekend? I can’t remember?
In the Student Center: Girl: I’m very science and math while my sister is very English and social studies. My brother’s aspiration is to go to Nassau and be a gym teacher. In Davison: Girl: What is up your a-----e today? You are cranky-pants. Outside Calkins: Guy 1: She won’t give me anything any more. Guy 2: Dude, she’s Asian. Don’t f--k this up.
In Breslin (basement): Girl: If I stand on the stairs do you think my text will still send?
Near Mason: Guy: I can’t believe it’s not butter. That’s crazy!
In the Student Center: Guy: I visited my girlfriend and her and her friends were bugging out about what it said on the site. But then I checked out Hofstra’s and it said I’m the hottest freshman so I didn’t care!
In Breslin: Guy: All the money is in LOLcats. All the money.
In class: Girl: I had an exam at 9 a.m. but I didn’t get home til 3. I couldn’t sleep.
In Bits & Bytes: Guy: And then the stripper picked up the dollar bill with her c--t. In The Chronicle Office: Guy: You’re really sexy when you eat.
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INT’L STUDENT GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND By Sophie Strawser ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR
As students we become accustomed to our daily schedules, rarely trying something new. Although dictating our lives around a schedule is in no way a bad thing, it can leave us oblivious to what and who is around us. Every student has a different story as to how they ended up here at Hofstra, and some stories hold more color than others. If we do not take time to break from our routines and hear the stories of others we will never know what adventures others claim as their lives. I recently had the pleasure of meeting a girl that has a life I can only dream of. She is an international student, is ready to begin considering grad school options, and she has traveled the world at such a young age. Li Wang, a senior accounting major here at Hofstra, has a story that is quite uniquely her own.
Wang was born into a Chinese family in Hungary. Her life did not involve the U.S. until she spent two years here for high school. Due to the fact that the high school she attended was located in New York, Wang chose to attend college in New York as well. When pursing her high
being able to speak more than one language. Wang is trilingual, speaking not only English, but Hungarian and Chinese, as well. Wang feels that this has helped her to better communicate with a vast amount of people within her daily life. Luckily, Wang was already fluent in English when she first came to the States. This helped her avoid a language barrier and the complications that follow. In general, Wang feels that although she is an international student here, she has formed close bonds not only within the network of international students but with American students just as much. Wang said, “I think I bond just as easily with international and non-international students. I love being with both groups, because they each have such different perspectives on everything from school to food to life.” Wang finds many of the same pros and cons to college life as many American students on
Wang is trilingual; she is fluent in English, Hungarian, and Chinese. school degree within the States, she was given the rare opportunity of skipping two grades on her Principal’s suggestion. Most of us in high school are worrying about fitting in, let alone studying hard enough to skip multiple grades. Wang said it was her “hard work and dedication” that got her to where she is. She calls America “the land of opportunities.” America may be so, but yet American students still lack many skills that almost all of Hofstra’s international students have. One skill, for example, is
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Photo courtsey of Li Wang Wang (second from left) with some of the American friends she has made at Hofstra.
campus. “The pros are meeting a whole new group of people, exploring a whole new area, and being able to learn to be dependent,” said Wang. “The cons are not eating home-cooked meals, not having your parents a footstep away when you have dilemmas or problems, and not being able to talk to your best friend without having to worry about a six-hour time difference.” We often take for granted what we have such easy access to. I have a simple fourhour drive to get home; Wang has to take a flight to Europe. I, as well as most students here at Hofstra, can easily text their best friend at any time while Wang must work around a time difference as well
as international calling fees. Wang admits that if she could bring something from Hungary over with her it would be her family’s daily dinners they eat together. Li Wang has a personality that overtakes you with intrigue. She has lived quite the life and yet she has barely just begun it. Luz Alejandra Pena, a friend of Li Wang, said, “Li is one of the most determined and independent friends I have. She’s only 17, and is a senior in college. Not many people can say that. You will never see her just taking a break. She’s always motivated to work hard and make any sacrifices for her dreams.”
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SENIOR SENDOFF Seniors Nicole Capurso, Candice Bellocchio, Marie Malone, Nathaniel Lester, Dwan McMillan and Mike Moore recently played their final home game for the Pride.
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Arts & Entertainment KEEPING HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Entertained SINCE 1935
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Kap Slap kills it
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DJ Kap Slap performed at Hofstra USA last Friday.
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Great Writers, Great Readings: Alice McDermott By Aaron Calvin
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lice mcdermott, author of six novels and recipient of numerous awards, was the most recent author to grace the Great Writers, Great readers program Wednesday morning. mcdermott’s brand of detailoriented examinations of American life in the middle twentieth century has garnered her praise throughout the literary community. Professor of English Julia markus, who shares a personal connection with mcdermott as they met through a mutual friend while mcdermott was in graduate school, introduced her briefly, detailing her different accolades and praising her writing style. She also detailed mcdermott’s personal history, the author having grown up in Brooklyn and Elmont. For the reading, mcdermott read an excerpt from her upcoming novel. She prefaced the reading by saying that she generally prides herself on being able to write novels that are not easy to pull excerpts from, but her editor read it and felt that it would make a good short story. the excerpt is also published in the new Yorker. the reading detailed the often
painfully realistic courtship of a couple in the new York area. it contained the entire penchant for detail that mcdermott is known for while keeping a steady momentum while providing strong characterization. in the question-and-answer session after the reading, mcdermott discussed her writing process. “Whenever i start a new novel, i feel like a new writer,” she said. She remarked that she had been working on her upcoming novel for six years. She also spoke about her relationship with her agent and publisher who have been with her since the beginning of her literary career. Structure was also noted upon as being important to mcdermott’s writing. “Characters bring the details to me,” she said concerning her process. “rhythm is something that’s not spoken about enough with young writers. the music of the language is what separates literary fiction from popular fiction,” she said. With these remarks, mcdermott concluded another memorable Great Writers, Great readings. the next reading will be by poet tom Sleigh on march 21.
Erin Willett lets her ‘Voice’ be heard Courtesy of www.erinwillett.com
Erin Willet, Hofstra alumna, will be performing next week on “The Voice” at 8 pm on Fox
By Katie Webb EditoriAl Editor
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he battle rounds begin next week on “the Voice” and Hofstra alumna Erin Willett is ready to fight. From the auditions process to standing on stage for the first time and looking to future affairs, Willett tells all. out of hundreds of thousands of competitors ranging from seasoned professionals, to older and more experienced artists, Willett was picked out of obscurity. She had only been performing in new York City at gigs for six months when she auditioned. now she is in l.A. performing with talented artists from around the country. the next round is a battle royale in which singers from each of the four teams face off with each other in a boxing ring trying to out-sing each other in duets. “i am very nervous about this round,” said Willett. “my fate lies in one person: Blake. And your competition is standing, singing right there next to you. it’s a weird situation...but i know that there will be a lot of growth during
this round no matter what the outcome.” As for her competitors, Willett said that when the cameras vanish the gloves come off. normally, people expect rivalry to form between people fighting for the same prize, but Willett insisted differently. “We sat in hotel after hotel, day after day with each other. You kind of have to be crazy not to become friends with people,” Willett reminisced of the beginning of the auditions. “i talk to a lot of the artists on a continual basis and there are great life long friends that i will take from this experience.” there is only one person that Willett has become closer to then her competitors: her coach. Blake Shelton was the first and only person to turn his chair around to pick Willett during her performance. “once i began the song, i just blacked out,” said Willett. “i remember it was hard to breathe, since it was just such an overwhelming experience, but once
“I am here on earth for such a limited time and I can’t just sit back and wait..”
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Alice McDermott adressed students after her reading in the Student Center on Wednesday.
Blake turned i knew i was on the show... it was so unreal. i was praying that i didn’t trip and fall.” of course, all the contests go on the show hoping for a spot, but often the contests have an artist they wish would pick them. Willett had her eye on a few coaches for different reasons. “As a girl growing up in the 90s i sang Christina all day long, and Cee-lo has some dope hits on the chart, and of course Adam is fine as hell and a solid musician... but Blake, I think for this specific role as coach, is the best,” Willett said of her father-like coach Shelton. “He is so humble and such a proud papa of us all.” As for her real father, Willett is still going strong in the competition even after her father’s recent death. He appeared beside her during her audition, but now she must continue without him. “Since he has passed it has put a lot of things in perspective as far as my life goes. i am here on earth for such a limited amount of time, and i can’t just sit back and wait for the things that come to me; i need to create my own opportunities, and essentially manifest my own destiny whatever that might be.” Willett will be duking it out in the battle rounds next monday at 8/7 on Fox. Support her in her fight to win it all by following her on twitter: @erin_willett.
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Kap Slap makes Hofstra USA shake
DJ 9 Bit, a Hofstra Student, opened up the event on Friday.
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DJ Recreational Chemistry gets the crowd going before Kap Slap takes the stage.
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The three DJs kept the crowd dancing to various forms of electronic music for hours at Hofstra USA on Friday.
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Every Time I Die - Ex-Lives Grade: B+
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Hofstra students performed peices from “The Vagina Monologues” in order to raise money for the Nassau Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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n thursday, February 23, Hofstra University opened its annual production of “the Vagina monologues” at monroe lecture Hall. the proceeds for the event went to the nassau Coalition Against domestic Violence. Since i normally don’t pay to see Hofstra productions, i was pleased to hear that my money was going to a very good cause. i was able to catch the Friday night show and, despite a few bumps in the road, this particular performance proved to be both entertaining and compelling. “the Vagina monologues,” written by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, is a compilation of monologues that are all somehow related to the female anatomy. Performed by an all female cast (naturally), the play covers everyday topics such as heterosexual and lesbian sexual encounters as well as more serious subjects, including female self image, rape and mutilation. All of these topics are handled with the utmost candidness and care and the play succeeds as both an unapolo-
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getic comedy and an unflinching drama. What all of these monologues have in common is their complete honesty about a taboo subject: the vagina. the play is the inspiration for V-day, a movement that began in 1998 to end violence against women. According to their site, the V-day movement has been able to raise over $80 million for their efforts opposing violence toward women. there are no special affects and no plot twists. this particular plays success relies on the strength of the monologues and the performers who are reading them. the key for performers is to be able to perform these monologues without hesitation and without sounding embarrassed. Virtually every cast member seemed comfortable with speaking these frank and explicit lines. As a man, i was a bit concerned about how i would react to a play of this nature. it might be my own level of maturity, but i did not get a feeling of uneasiness at any point during the performance (unless it was intended). though i will say that this play is not for the faint of heart and it is certainly not for those who are prudish. in the case of this certain performance,
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some of the actors seemed to be doing a simple recital of their lines. Also, i have to admit to there being a few stumbles. However, most of the cast members were able to display their emotional investment and read the lines naturally. Some performers went the extra mile and succeeded in showing off great emotional depth and versatility. Etana Jacobi, who performed the memorable “the Woman who loved to make Vaginas happy” monologue, knew no shame and gave an energetic and all in performance. monica lee gave a compelling performance during the “my Vagina was my Village” monologue; probably the most graphic and emotionally draining monologue in the entire show. Samantha tomarchio rounded out the show with her dynamic and passionate reading of the “i was there in the room monologue”; an account of a birth taking place. While not perfect, this production achieves what it intended to. Succeeding as both comedy and drama, it is an overall satisfactory production that does justice to its source material and to the cause it represents.
Keith Buckley remains one of the most versatile and expressive screamers in metalcore, and his voice alone could carry this record. luckily, the rest of Etid are still as on-point as ever, and while Ex-lives doesn’t display any dramatic changes from their previous two records, it incorporates some elements of their early lPs last night in town and Hot damn! in such a way that makes this feel like a summation of the band’s entire career—in some ways that makes it more cohesive, and in others it feels a bit warmed-over. Still, Ex-lives burns through its 14 tracks with intelligent vitriol.
RIYL: Ghost of a Thousand, The Bronx The Cranberries - Roses Grade: D+ Fans of the Cranberries will rejoice at “Roses,” the band’s first album of original material in eleven years. Anyone less than big fans will find the album a total rehashing of the band’s 90’s hits. Songs like “tomorrow” and “Schizophrenic Playboys” are reminiscent of their “linger” and “Zombie” days, but otherwise, the album lacks originality, both musically and lyrically. the lyrics are a far cry from the beautiful “Zombie,” sounding more like the poetics of a middle-schooler. musically, it’s neither good nor bad, although the album closes on two similarly dull slow songs. it’s not awful, but it’s certainly for diehard fans only.
RIYL: Alanis Morissette School of Seven Bells - Ghoststory Grade: C School of Seven Bells should’ve have fallen apart in 2010, when one member of the trio – the twin sister of another member – left. But they continued on as a duo, producing another album of spacey, electro-pseudo-pop. At neither a party nor a grocery store would it feel out of place. Its bouncy songs and supposedly-cryptic lyrics appeal broadly, but there’s nothing we haven’t been overwhelmed with already. It sounds just like their previous albums, which sound like many other electro-alt bands. “Ghostory” is ultimately catchy and listenable, but leaves without a reason for ever coming in the first place.
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Hazing at Hofstra and other Greek Hazards By Victoria Neely COLUMNIST
As Hofstra students are finally starting to get busy into this spring semester, the time for students to pledge for sororities and fraternities has come. Many students of all years are eager to join Greek life and start sporting their letters, but a lot of other students are wondering, “What’s the big deal?” Of course the period of time when a student is looking at fraternities or sororities to join can be a fun one, involving numerous activities for the brothers and sisters. In order to make the best choice, however, many students are hesitant about this process and the risks that could be involved.
Many students fear the possibility of being “hazed,” which is an issue that has been prevalent in colleges for many years, especially when involving Greek organizations such as these. While observing and speaking with many Hofstra students who are going through the process this spring semester to join the
outright beat the students or make them do insane things (to my knowledge), hazing is still present. Students have been told that they cannot speak to anyone for the entire six-week process, they have been required to run errands, give rides, buy things and do other random favors for their potentional brothers or sisters. Students have also been required to attend numerous events every single day, and are allowed barely any free time. If a student chooses to go through with this grueling process, that is their choice. However, I don’t think that the amount of things demanded from the students by the fraternities or sororities is
“Although these groups don’t outright beat the students or make them do insane things to my knowledge, hazing is still present.” fraternity or sorority of their choice, I have discovered a few things about the whole process. Although these groups don’t
reasonable at all. Is it fair to tell another person that they can’t speak to anyone outside of their fraternity for six weeks? I don’t think so. That kind of hazing activity is present everywhere, but no one speaks up. So after many initiation classes, these organizations get away with mistreating their pledges. Another setback is the subject of time. College students are typically very stressed out, busy and need personal time to complete work and get an adequate amount of sleep. During this process, however, the demanding schedule presented to pledges by the brothers or sisters is absolutely outrageous. Pledges allow these older brothers and sisters control their lives for a brief period of time, and that is not how that process should occur. Fraternities and
sororities are viewed as cults by some people because they get away with so much controlling behavior. At the end of the day, it is ultimately up to each individual student to weigh the pros and cons of pledging. However, it is difficult for me to understand why any person would allow members of their fraternity or sorority to treat them so poorly without speaking up. When the risk of being “de-pledged” from the organization is the only risk present, I think I would choose the quick way out. These organizations are notorious for various acts of indirect or direct abuse toward their pledges, and I believe that until that pattern subsides, fraternities and sororities should be closely monitored by pledge administrators to protect the students.
Sororities and Fraternities like Second Family By Myron Mathis COLUMNIST
That time of year has arrived again, spring semester; and a good number of eligible underclassmen are joining fraternities and sororities. But some people ask, “What’s the big deal with Greek life?” Critics are quick to downplay their value and deem them cult-like and unnecessary; they cringe at the thought of commitment and security. However, a fraternity is so much more than what the critics would have one believe. Fraternities and Sororities foster a brotherly/ sisterly bond mirroring that which one experiences with their blood siblings. Building strong, wellrounded characters and participating in philanthropic endeavors are part of fraternities’ M.O. Moreover, for those who struggle with the vicissitudes of college life, fraternities and sororities provide that sibling-like bond one has always yearned for or left back home.
Bonds are shared not only with current members of a particular fraternity or sorority but with the alumni of that organization and all future members as well. It is quintessential that those who are pursuing a greater meaning and purpose should join a fraternity or sorority . Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously beseeched, “I have a dream that one day, my four children will be judged based on the content of their character, and not the color of their skin.” The word “character” conveys a phenomenon so profound and complex that our society needs dozens of fraternities and sororities to try to adequately promote it. Among the teachings bestowed upon those new to fraternities and sororities are: loyalty, integrity, philanthropy, scholarship and work ethic. Hofstra University boasts many great fraternities, including Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Mu, Tau
“Being around your “brothers” and “sisters” can be an escape from the rigors of college...”
Illustration by Ashlie Bauer Epsilon Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, etc. Some of our sororities are: Alpha Omega Beta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Phi Iota Alpha, Phi Sigma Sigma, and more. If nothing else, being around your “brothers” or “sisters” can be an escape from the rigors of
college life. Having three siblings back home I fully understand what it is like to have such strong brother-to-brother and brotherto-sister bonds for almost two decades and then to have to leave that behind in pursuit of a better me. Usually in the game of
life, one door undoubtedly opens and another closes. Anything can be achieved with or without support from others but the latter expedites success and most often yields a product in its purest form.
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Rebuttal to the article “A Pitiful Turnout for Pride Hoops” on the Spirit of our Students Letter to the Editor Andrew Harris Last week, Cody Heintz criticized the Hofstra student body for poor turnout at women’s basketball games, implicating the lack of support at softball and lacrosse games as well. The only group spared from Heintz’s over-arching accusation was Alpha Phi, who showed up to the February 19 game in large enough numbers to win two plane tickets as well as a $1,000 cash prize ($200 of which they generously donated to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund). Heintz failed to mention the many other clubs with members in attendance, including the Women’s Rugby team, who fell one member short of Alpha Phi’s total, not to mention the standard contingent of Hofstra super-fans who attend nearly every game. He also neglected to mention the fact that it was the most exciting and raucous game at the Mack since Charles Jenkins left the building. Luckily, Joe Pantorno was there to give it the kind of coverage it deserved (“the ball dropped through the cylinder and the Mack exploded,” he wrote). This season has been a memorable one for the Pride, given the outstanding play of forward Shante Evans, the senior leadership exhibited by Guards Nicole Capurso and Candace Bellocchio, and the exciting spark-plug play of my personal favorite, Candace Bond, not to mention their superb record. Every game the first two rows of the student section are filled (a modest task, I know) but
they serve to pump the Mack with energy. The players have responded accordingly. They appreciate the noise, feed off of it, and have ridden it to a high seed in the CAA tournament and a potential invitation to the big dance. If you need proof of their appreciation just check out the high-fives exchanged between the fans and the team after every game or the back and forth between super-fan @ LauraBIGJohnson and coach Krista Kilburn-Stevesky or Nicole Capurso on Twitter, it’s quite entertaining. All season the fans have at least come out in strong support, if not in equal numbers to the men’s team’s Charles Jenkins heyday, but maybe it’s time for Heintz to reassess his expectations. Sadly, the Hofstra women don’t quite have the fan base that UConn does, but our home crowd rivals those of our CAA foes. As for softball and lacrosse: I’m sorry, Cody, but those sports don’t quite have the same draw of the other more popular teams. You can’t blame the Hofstra student body. So, instead of printing crap like “only one club bothered to show up” and “the student section was empty, as it has been for pretty much all of this year,” why don’t you put your camera down, dust off your old Jenkins jersey (it doubles as a Capurso jersey), and join me and the rest of the student section in a spirited “H-OF-S-T-R-A Hofstraaa!” to send the seniors off with a bang and give the team the send-off to the CAA tournament they deserve.
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Hofstra Springs Into Action:
Stay-cation Program Here To Stay
By Michaela Papa COLUMNIST
This spring Hofstra is launching its first “Stay-cation” program. Though the program was founded in 2006, though this is the inaugural trip. On a first-come firstserve basis students are given the opportunity to participate in an alternative spring break. From April 11-13 participants have the opportunity to make a difference on Long Island and New York City through volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen, animal shelters or homeless shelters.
It’s getting to the point that Hofstra is starting to feel like a real university, a university you’re proud to say you attend. We’re picking up on things that make people actually like their school. Essentially, we’re garnering pride... or at least we’re on the way. A plethora of colleges combine both the exotic and humanitarian approach to spring break. These schools offer alternative spring breaks to places far from their college campus, unlike Hofstra’s attempt this year. Again, this is Hofstra’s first year with their alternative spring break program, so
I’ll give them a break. Plus, the fact that it has an astronomically lower cost than other alternative spring break programs is a nice factor. Hofstra’s program costs $75. This goes to t-shirts, food, transportation, and supplies. If you are interested in the program you must fill out the application and submit it to the OSLA Office (260 Student Center) by March 2, 2012. This program seems to be off to a solid start. Students should anticipate the growth and solidification of the program in future years. Hofstra is getting its act together, and it’s exciting.
Going Green Efforts Not Enough By Ronny O’Leary COLUMNIST
We often hear about Hofstra’s efforts to “go green.” In some ways, the university has made real strides in improving our environment. For example, the Blue Beetle enables students to go shopping and get to the train station without taking a car. This cuts down on the amount of gasoline that we use. There is a cogeneration plant below the student center. Ordinarily, plants produce electricity and emit some of the energy as waste heat. The cogeneration plant collects and utilizes the heat energy that would otherwise be wasted. Finally, some buildings, including the Personal Fitness Center and the Student Center, have Hydration Stations. These water bubblers allow people to obtain filtered water with reusable bottles. Despite this progress, there is still room for improvement in many areas. According to Mike Stankiewicz of the Students For A Greener Hofstra, there is a platefirst policy in which the cafeteria workers are supposed to give students the option of using a ceramic plate first before a dis-
posable plate. In theory, this cuts down on the amount of waste from disposable containers. However, if the cafeteria is busy, this policy is not fully enforced, according to Stankiewicz. In addition, the university still gives out pamphlets that show when movies are playing in the Student Center Theater. However, the movies are also advertised in the weekly events updates that students receive via email. We could use less paper if we just used the event updates or even if the university emailed the movie schedule instead of handing out pamphlets. Making these improvements would decrease our impact on the environment.
university is promoting awareness with programs like the Small Farm Summit on April 14. This event will feature educational presentations, keynote speakers, and interactive workshops. Once we become aware of our impact, we as individuals can start making changes in our lives. Of course, the stress of schoolwork can cause people to become so caught up that they do not consider how they affect the environment. This is understandable; however, making changes is not difficult at all. Indeed, the experience of going green can be very pleasant. For example, I never turn my light on, preferring to fill my room with natural light. Furthermore, rather than turning on the air conditioning when it is warm outside, I open my window so I can receive some fresh air. Everyone will probably prefer to make their own changes, but every measure we take will have a positive impact, and we can feel good knowing that we are improving our environment. Stankiewicz puts it this way: “Nothing trumps the satisfaction you get from making a difference, no matter how little it is.”
“In some ways, the University has made real strides in improving our environment... despite this progress, there is still room for improvement in many areas” However, there are two things we can all do as individuals. The first is to become more aware of our impact on the environment. For example, people could get involved with Students For A Greener Hofstra, which meets every Tuesday at 8:30 P.M in Brower 102. In addition, the
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Baseball routs Virginia Wesleyan, swept by Notre Dame By Alex Hyman
the fifth inning. Bases on balls were a problem for the Pride pitching staffs as it allowed 14 free passes in the two games. “We are at almost 55 percent of putting the leadoff hitter on base to start an inning. That needs to be down to 20 percent at most,” Russo said. Sunday was Hofstra’s best chance to win. Trailing by three entering the ninth, the Pride sparked a two-out rally that put it in a great position to win. “It shows great character by the ballclub to be down and keep clawing back, giving us the opportunity to win in almost every game,” Russo said. Hofstra was able to get the winning run to first base after four walks and a single but a Hammer
establish themselves in the first two innings,” said Hofstra head coach John Russo. “It was a good team victory and I’m glad everyone got to contribute to my first win”. Sophomore starter John Schilt picked up his and the team’s first win of the season going five innings, giving up just two earned runs. The Pride next had a threegame series against the University of Notre Dame in Cary, North Carolina. The Pride dropped both ends of the double-header on Saturday, 6-3 in the opener and 10-8 in the nightcap. Juniors John Tiedemann and Jared Rogers each picked up a loss as neither could get out of
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The weekend could not have started out better for the Hofstra baseball team as it traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to battle Virginia Wesleyan College in a one-game series. The Pride got on the board early plating three in the top of the first and then exploded for 11 runs in the top of the second. Hofstra ended the contest scoring 20 runs and surrendering just two. Senior outfielder Danny Poma led the Pride with three hits and five RBIs. Junior infielder Matt Ford, junior first baseman Jared Hammer, senior infielder T.J. Thomas, and junior Austin Nyman all had 2 RBIs in the rout. “It was good to see the offense
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groundout ended the rally just short. “I can’t question the effort and spirit from our guys,” said Russo. “A lot of fight, they didn’t put their heads down and give up and I think that is something we’ll be able to win with.” The Pride has not had many problems with the bats through the first seven games of the season. Poma leads the squad with a .414 batting average and is second with eight RBIs. Ford, after driving in just 11 runs in all of the 2011 season, has knocked in 10 runs of his own. Thomas is the only player with a homerun on the season for the Pride as he has notched two. Shortstop Dalton Rouleau has been a great addition to the top
of the Pride lineup this season as well. He is second on the team with a .385 average and leads the team with five stolen bases. “Our offense is doing real well and I think you can put that on Rouleau and Poma setting up the order,” Russo said. The Pride bullpen has also been sharp on the young season. Juniors Cody Normand and Joe Burg have combined for 9.1 innings giving up just one earned run. Sophomore Bryan Verbitsky has also given the Pride 2.2 innings of solid ball out of the bullpen. The Pride stands at 1-6 and have four games this upcoming weekend including doubleheaders against Quinnipiac University and Fordham University.
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Pride drops triple OT thriller to Fairfield
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Head coach Seth Tierney’s face said it all in the postgame press conference. Moments before, Hofstra and Fairfield had battled for over 70 minutes of lacrosse, which seemed to have it all: scoring runs, crushing hits, ground ball scraps, turnovers, goaltending, defense. But victory belonged to the Stags thanks to Brent Adams’ unassisted tally with 2:07 left in the third overtime. Hofstra started the game trailing 3-0 just three minutes into the game. The teams traded goals until the second quarter where the Pride unleashed a five-goal run from the second to third quarters, but the scoring was quelled late, mostly by an inability to put the game away late. The intensity was high throughout the game. The second half saw bodies flying and colliding as both teams scrambled for possession. Hofstra goalie Andrew
Gvozden kept his team in the game by recording 17 saves, but the Stags would get some late energy, come back, and almost win it before regulation ended. The lack of production would eventually cost the Pride. “I don’ think we lost the game on the last play. I know that ends the game,” said Tierney. “I wasn’t thrilled how we played in the first quarter, and there were certainly opportunities throughout the game to not make it an overtime type of game.”
The Good: Offense The unit was able to build a flow throughout the game. They cut to the middle, created lanes to open up the defense, and showed some creativity. Sophomore attack Lance Yapor scored two goals, but was not the only attacker involved. Sophomore attack Torin Varn (two goals) and senior midfielder Mike DeNapoli (one goal) found good looks in the slot. Junior midfielder Adrian Sorichetti (three goals) was dangerous from long range while junior midfielder Ian
Braddish’s (one goal, two assists) dodging was on display.
Wing Play After struggling in the first two games, Tuesday night was the best game by the young unit. Freshman midfielders Korey Hendrickson and Ryan Reilly picked up five ground balls each while sophomore A.J. Leary also had two ground balls of his own. They fought well for possession between the restraining lines; helping out junior face off specialist John Antoniades (13-22) get Hofstra the ball.
The Bad: Missed Opportunities DeNapoli went 1-6 shooting, finding many chances up close, but could not convert. Graduate midfielder Steve Serling was stymied by Stags goalie Charlie Cipriano (16 saves), including a shot in the second overtime while Braddish broke through defenders multiple times, but could not finish late. With Hofstra was up 9-8 with five minutes left, the Pride could not put the game away allowing Fairfield to equalize.
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Pride downs UNC-W, prepares for Georgia State By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR
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Seeing a team’s statistical standing on paper is one thing; measuring momentum is something completely different. After its 93-64 victory over UNC-Wilmington on senior day Saturday, the Hofstra men’s basketball team just received a surge of momentum as it entered the CAA Tournament on Friday. “It’s been a challenging year but the ball went into the hoop for us tonight,” said head coach Mo Cassara. “I think we played with some great effort and energy and we sent these three seniors out on the right note.” All three seniors, playing their last games at the Mack, put together solid performances led by guard Mike Moore who scored 30 points on 9-16 shooting, six of those made field goals coming from beyond the arc. Moore finished the season with an average of 20.0 points per game which leads the CAA. “I was like, ‘Is it really over now?’ I’ve been in college for
five years with five coaches and I would wonder if it would ever be over,” said Moore. “It’s been a long trip, a lot of ups and downs, but I just stuck to it and couldn’t have asked for a better senior day.” The conference’s leading scorer was not the only exceptional shooter on Saturday afternoon. Hofstra (10-21, 3-15 CAA) shot 30-53 from the field, good for 56.6 percent. “It’s better late than never,” said Moore. “This gives us a lot of momentum and a lot of confidence going into the CAA Tournament.” Another senior, forward Nathaniel Lester, scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half as he and Moore, who scored 17 in the opening 20 minutes, recorded 32 of Hofstra’s 45 first-half points. Hitting the locker room for halftime up by 20, the game was close to being over already. “I just wanted to give it my all,” said Lester. “I’ve been here five years and I wanted to go out on a good note.” “We’ve always been confident,” said Lester. “We have positive practices, speak positive to each other, but as you can see with the outcome here, we’re going into
the CAA Tournament with some momentum. We were clicking on the offensive and defensive end. Not a bad time to start.” Guard Dwan McMillan, who was also playing his last game at the Mack, recorded a career high 15 assists, one shy of the program record set Robbie Weingard in the 1983-84 season. “I don’t think it’s hit me yet,” said McMillan. “It’s kind of surreal. Four years go by so quick and when you get to your senior year, just stay humble. It was a humbling experience.” Among other contributing scorers, sophomore guard Shemiye McLendon, played one of his best games of the season with 10 points and five rebounds and sophomore forward Stephen Nwaukoni had his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 boards. Junior guard Stevie Mejia also recorded double digits with 10 points as well. Hofstra heads into the CAA Championships as the no. 11 seed and will take on the no. six Georgia State Panthers. “We have a new season now,” said Cassara. “It’s a one-game season and that’s what we’re looking forward to with Georgia State on Friday night.”
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Softball’s 0-8 is worst start since 2005 By Dan Hilton SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
File Photo/The Chronicle Junior pitcher Olivia Galati (2) connects.
The road has not been kind to the Hofstra softball team, especially in the early part of the season. After going 0-3 at the Pirate Clash in North Carolina, the Pride continued its struggles at the NFCA Leadoff Classic. Hofstra (0-8) played two games on Friday, starting with a match-up against no. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette. Junior Becca Bigler’s third home run of the season and four runs of its own was not enough to complete a comeback from four runs down as Louisiana-Lafayette topped the Pride 5-4. Its second game on Friday was just as heartbreaking, losing to Illinois 2-0.
On day two of the Classic, the Pride met no. 10 Tennessee and no. 12 Michigan. In both games, Hofstra once again fell to a nationally ranked opponent by one run or less. A positive for the Pride against Tennessee was the performance of senior pitcher Erin Wade, who held the Lady Volunteers to just three runs in seven innings while recording her third consecutive complete game to start the season. It would all be in vain as the Lady Vols triumphed 3-2. Later that day, it was more of the same, but this time Hofstra had its heart broken on a walkoff double from Michigan’s Bree Evans. The Pride did well to erase a 2-0 deficit, scoring two runs in the seventh, but it was
not to be as Evans gave the Wolverines the 3-2 win. With so many games coming down to one or two runs, head coach Bill Edwards finds that hitting with runners in scoring position could be the difference between a win and a loss. “We’re hitting very close to .500 with the lead-off hitter,” Edwards said. “But we’re hitting .089 with runners in scoring position.” The final day of the NFCA Leadoff Classic found the Pride pitted against DePaul. Olivia Galati’s bat came alive as the junior pitcher and designated player went two-for-two with a walk. Nevertheless, there would be no comeback this time as the Pride could not get the offense going, losing to the Blue Demons 3-0.
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EVANS GOES OFF
JUNIOR’S 24 POINTS, 15 REBOUNDS ENSURES HAPPY FAREWELL FOR SENIORS
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By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR
The Hofstra women’s basketball team took a huge step towards clinching the number three spot in the CAA after defeating UNCWilmington, 66-55 on Sunday afternoon. Entering the game, both teams were tied for third place with two games remaining. “We knew what was at stake,” said head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. “I don’t coach nervous, these guys don’t need to play nervous and there was nothing to be nervous about. If you’re nervous that means you’re not prepared.” Celebrating senior day, guards Candice Bellocchio, Nicole Capurso and forward Marie Malone played their last games at the Mack as a younger member of the Pride; junior forward Shante Evans had yet another big game, recording 24 points and 15 rebounds, ensuring that these seniors went out in style. “I’m real sad, I grew up with that class,” said Evans. “Marie [Malone] is my best friend off the court so it was sad but you know I can use
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this momentum to get the ring for them.” “It was a little sad at the beginning but I had to suck it up and focus,” said Malone. “It really hit me after the game.” What some would consider a slow Hofstra start, the Pride (19-9, 11-6 CAA) managed to take an eight point lead in the first half despite Evans struggling from the floor. She started the game shooting 3-11 with six points. “Basically I needed to slow down,” said Evans. “I was throwing the ball up. I had coach and Marie in my head telling me I was rushing my shot so I just tried to focus on my shot.” UNC-W (17-11, 10-7 CAA) was able to take advantage of some lethargic Hofstra play at the end of the first half, cutting the Pride lead to three going into halftime, scoring six straight points in the final 1:30. Of the seniors, it was Malone who had the biggest game, scoring 12 points and hauling in eight rebounds. Capurso had six points on 2-7 shooting and Bellocchio had four points and six
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assists. “The stats don’t necessarily show what Candice [Bellocchio] did on defense today,” said KilburnSteveskey. “And even Nicole [Capurso]. We didn’t waste a lot of shots, we didn’t shoot a lot of contested shots and that was an important thing for me.” With its lead down to one with 12:42 left in the game, Hofstra went on a 12-1 run to put the game out of reach. Both teams struggled from the field; Hofstra was bailed out by UNC-W’s 1-14 effort from three-point range. The Pride shot 33 percent overall, its most efficient shooter turning out to be Evans, who shot 6-9 in the second half after her rough start. Named to the Naismith Award’s mid-season 32, Evans scored 18 points in the final 20 minutes as she seemed to take on the entire UNC-W squad under the basket. “It was great to get this win for our seniors against a team in our league that we were with neck and neck,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “It was a big day today.”
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