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Mitt Romney was in attendance at the debate held in 2008.
The University begins preparations to host its second presidential debate to be held on Oct. ‘12 By Jessica Lewis News editor
Hofstra University will host the second presidential debate of the 2012 election season, the Commission on Presidential debates announced Monday, oct. 31. this debate will be set up in a town hall format, allowing any members of the audience to ask the candidates questions. “the town hall form is really the most personal of all of the debates,” said dr. richard Himelfarb, associate professor of political science, “because candidates are able to interact directly with citizens and, as we learned with other town hall debates, they are very revealing about how the candidates are as people.” Hofstra hosted the third presidential debate in 2008 between the democratic candidate, the then-illinois senator, Barack obama, and the republican candidate, Arizona senator John McCain, an event which showcased the university on a national platform. “the campus was electric,” said Melissa Connolly, Vice President of University relations. “i think our students were great last time. they were really well prepared; the facilities worked out well.” Himelfarb is hopeful that the students will be able to be actively engaged during the election season as they were in the 2008 debate. “i think it is fantastic for Hofstra and for the community, but particularly for the students. in 2008, Hofstra made a point of
putting the students first when it came to all of these events and wonderful opportunities,” he said, referring to students being able to volunteer at the debate, and take courses related to the election and trips to conventions. “i’m interested to see the whole process behind the scenes,” said sophomore sara Mori. “i was talking to people here who went to the debate in 2008, and it sounds like it is a
“Having the debate here for the second election in a row is amazing and we should take full advantage of this opportunity.” really cool experience. People from around the country are here from news networks and political parties. it’s a really fun and exciting place to be.” the University submitted the application to host the presidential debate—slated for oct. 16, 2012—in January 2011. A total of 12 finalists emerged to host the debate. “we were selected based on whatever criteria they [the Commission on Presidential debates] use to make sure your facilities are usable,” said Connolly. the Commission on Presidential debates conducts a site visit to applying facilities to determine if the location has the capability to host a debate.
the venue must be able to host several thousand journalists and campaign personnel, and it must have the means to provide the required live television broadcasts. Connolly further explained that the location also must check with local and regional law enforcement agencies to see if they would be willing to provide security. “we [the university] spend the most time on creating an atmosphere that the students can benefit most from,” Connolly said. “Having the debate here for the second election in a row is amazing and we should take full advantage of this opportunity,” said senior Joanna Little. Little attended the presidential debate held at the University in 2008. Little encourages students to apply for a ticket because she benefited from being in the audience. “debate ’08 opened my mind to a wide array of new perspectives. After hearing both candidates i was able to formulate opinions and also learn more about the topics being discussed.” in the past 20 years, washington University in st. Louis and wake Forest in North Carolina are the only other schools to have hosted multiple presidental debates. Hofstra is the first university in New York to host a presidential debate for a general election. The first debate will be held at the University of denver on oct. 3, 2012, and the third will take place oct. 22 at Lynn University in Boca raton, Fla.
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Chris Matthews spoke to students the day of Debate ‘08.
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Nancy Pelosi was one of several political figures in attendance.
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Students showed support for candidates during Debate ‘08.
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She’s The First fundraises with cupcakes By Jesse Bade stAFF writer
Last year 111 girls went to school in third-world countries on behalf of she’s the First, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the education of girls in third-world countries, and that number is looking to be increased. this week, the organization hosted a tie-dye Cupcake Bake-off worldwide with 80 teams participating—the Hofstra chapter of she’s the First being one of them. “i feel lucky to have the opportunity that Hofstra has given me to get an education,” said Leonora Fleming, senior and social media director of she’s the First at Hofstra University. “Because i am grateful for that i want to give back to those who have been less
fortunate. People take for granted their ability to go to college.” this fundraiser involved selling cupcakes at a dollar each with the overall aim of raising $20,000 that will be put towards sponsoring various girls all over the world. every $300 earned puts one girl through school for a year. “By helping these girls attend and graduate from high school,” said Lauren Castner, the creative associate of she’s the First. “we give them a chance to be anything they want to be and for them to help their families, and themselves, by receiving an education.” the Hofstra chapter, after less than a day of selling, reached $200 and has high hopes for their final sum. But cupcakes are not all they are selling. t-shirts designed by professional graphic designers
from HerCampus magazine were chosen by some girls already being sponsored and are also available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the cause. she’s the First is only a twoyear-old organization; however, it has high hopes for expansion in
the future. Girls in many of these countries are not even allowed to consider the thought of going to school because society and family issues hold them back. she’s the First aims to change this and make a difference in the world by doing so.
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the words “God Hates religion too,” the title of the intervarsity Christian Fellowship’s current theme, has been printed on hundreds of flyers that were handed out by the club across campus throughout fall semester. After seeing this flier, junior Gage Moody-siegel commented, “i think it’s a pretty bold statement considering they’re trying to get people to join their religious-based club.” Like Moody-siegel, many students have questioned the group’s motives and wondered why a religious group on campus would publish this phrase. And yet, the club had been purposely trying to stir up conversation among students. earlier in the semester, intervarsity Christian Fellowship displayed an enormous set of wooden boards in front of the student Center with the words, “what do you hate about religion?” written across it. students were able to freely express their own answers to this question by writing personal responses across the rest of the board. the board had well over 100 responses by the end of the demonstration. responses ranged
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Funds were raised for women from 3rd-world countries to attend school.
Club’s sensitive theme sparked discussion, emotion from statements like, “i HAte iGNorANCe,” to, “what would Jesus do?” “i wanted people to write what they honestly thought,” said Mark Atkinson, president of the club. “the goal of this demonstration was to get back to the core of this religion and what it really means,” he added. Atkinson said that they were trying to get the message across that not all Christians and religious groups, like his, are hateful like some believe. He even said that “Jesus hated the same things that people wrote that they disliked about religion”. some students even felt it necessary to relate religion as a whole to groups of hateful extremists. A student wrote that his reasons for hating religion were because of the westboro Baptist Church, a well-publicized organization based out of topeka, Kansas that makes their personal
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IVCF finishes “God Hates Religion Too” By Zach Mongillo
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beliefs about homosexuality, other religious institutions, and politics a major issue. According to Atkinson, iVCF does not support judgmental views on modern day complications like the westboro Baptists, nor does it condone hateful messages of any kind. “All of this foolishness happens when you let other people tell you, instead of finding out for yourself,” he said. His club aims to take personal opinion out of religion, and guide the hands of students towards finding God. Atkinson wanted everyone to know that they are welcome, and that anyone can attend a meeting to see what he refers to as “not just a club, but a family.” “though this is called the intervarsity Christian Fellowship, it is not just for Christians,” he added. “we want everyone to
“Earlier in the semester, IVCF displayed an enormous set of wooden boards in front of the Student Center with the words, ‘What do you hate about religion?’...The board had well over 100 responses.”
come and check it out.” the club will bring the “God Hates religion” theme to a close this thursday, oct. 27. its closing falls during their weekly meetings at the Greenhouse on thursdays at 7:00 p.m. the group’s next theme will be called “the Gospel series,” and it will be a continuation of the previous one. in addition to discussing their theme, the group will be running a fundraiser called “operation Christmas Child” for the holiday season. “we collect shoe boxes, pack them with gifts and ship them off to different countries around the globe to children that have never received a Christmas gift before,” said Atkinson. “our goal is to send out 300 boxes.” the fundraiser will take place throughout the next couple of months, and all students are encouraged to help make a box or donate money to ship them. Atkinson wanted to let all Hofstra students know that “if anyone’s in a place where they’re searching for friends, hope, balance and genuine love, the intervarsity Christian Fellowship is definitely a place you can find that.” He then added, “Not just in people, but in God.”
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SGA debates its funding policy Warm weather for By Clauda Balthazar and Ben suazo
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Among other organizations that requested money from the sGA budget this week, Phi epsilon and its charity spaghetti dinner led to an especially long discussion on tuesday night. Phi epsilon requested $2,454 to fund their 17th annual spaghetti dinner, the proceeds of which go directly to the Miracle Foundation on Long island. the event aims to raise money for breast cancer research and to give away two scholarships, one within Greek Life and one outside, for two people who have been personally affected by cancer. Philanthropy Chair of Phi epsilon and senator of the spirit Committee, Briana Pattinson, said in regards to the event, “we have sisters in the sorority whose parents had cancer. this is really to do honor to them and do honor to their families. everyone’s really passionate about this.” After a failed motion to fully fund the dinner, Phi epsilon was granted $1,837.50 for the charity event, about 75 percent of their requested funding. “i know we’ll get the rest of it some way,” said Pattinson, who is co-chairing the dinner. “in years past, i heard that sGA funded [the full dinner costs]. i’ve never been
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Debate was extended several times to decide how much SGA could fund Phi Epsilon’s annual spaghetti dinner, a fundraiser for cancer research. in this position before.” senator Alyssa Legnetti said that as a former Appropriations Committee member, she knows how hard it is for the committee to give out money to different clubs each week, especially since they keep a weekly budget to benefit the most clubs in the long run. she said, “it’s not anything against the organizations, it’s just a straight across-the-board policy to not fund events 100 percent.” Legnetti also mentioned that last year the dinner was funded by
sGA 75 percent and the other 25 percent came from the separate President’s fund, which does not exist this year. Legnetti stated that the President’s fund was used as a last resort to clubs that could not fully fund their events. the distribution of the funds was fully in the discretion of former President Jimmy wells. in past years, it was never in the policy of Appropriations to completely fund a fundraising event for any club.
This week in the Greenhouse - Tuesday, November 1st Programming reminded the senate that next week, they will hold events to kick-off the 2011-12 basketball season. tuesday will begin the week’s events with a midnight basketball knockout (starting at 11:00 p.m.) with the Men’s Basketball team in Hofstra UsA. Club relations is working on a Club of the Month program.
on sunday, a dedication ceremony took place to honor the life of Hofstra alumna and famed singer/song writer ellie Greenwich and the new garden and park area dedicated to her beside the New Academic Building. despite saturday’s cold snowstorm, sunday’s warm weather welcomed the dedication service, which took place outside in front of the garden. “i think my sister was there,” said Laura weiner, sister of ellie Greenwich. “she didn’t like parties honoring her, she was just trying to worry me with saturday’s weather.” Many of Greenwich’s friends and family came out for the ceremony. Guests ranged from her wreath and Foil (now known as Phi sigma sigma) sorority sisters, members and associates from the rock and roll Hall of Fame and Lincoln Center and music journal-
ist Mike McCann. “it was a perfect day and a beautiful celebration,” said Nancy ellwood, Hofstra alumna and best friend of Greenwich. “the garden was gorgeous—ellie would be thrilled.” After the speakers finished talking about ellie’s life and memories, a ribbon was cut and everyone was invited to walk through the garden for the first time. immediately following was a reception in the New Academic Building. the reception was catered and decorated with pictures of Greenwich, with music playing in the background. Greenwich left behind hundreds of enduring songs that will continue to be the backdrop of American pop music, television and film, as the songs she wrote are played time and time again. “the garden was much more than i thought it would be,” said weiner. “i hope everyone enjoys it.”
“It was a perfect day and a beautiful celebration... The garden was gorgeous—Ellie would be thrilled.”
Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Jessica Lewis
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The Resident Director
of Liberty Hall reported to Public safety that while doing a building check on oct. 28, he noticed the odor of marijuana coming from a room. Public safety responded, entered the room and found
six students. No marijuana was recovered, but all of the students were given a summons.
Two students walking
through the Liberty Hall parking lot on oct. 28 reported that another
student began yelling at them and knocked a pizza box out of one of their hands. Public safety responded and gave the student a summons for harassment and disorderly conduct.
A student smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer in the elevator of the Graduate Hall was given a summons on oct. 30. The beer was confiscated and the cigarette was put out.
The PSO assigned to the oak st. security booth said a male, who was later identified as a student, skateboarded through the entrance gate without stopping to be identified on Oct. 29. The student was given a summons.
On Nov. 1, Public safety responded to the report of a dispute in the Breslin Hall parking lot. the Pso found students making threats to each other over a parking spot. the situation was calmed and both students received a summons.
On the report of a noise complaint, Public safety responded to a room in Nassau Hall on Oct. 29. When they arrived they found five students in the room and several alcohol bottles. the students were all given a summons.
While conducting a Health and safety inspection in Breukelen House on Nov. 1, the resident director smelled the odor of marijuana coming from one of the rooms. when she entered the room, the students
verbally abused her and refused to wait for Public safety to arrive. A Pso responded and discovered that there was no marijuana but an odor was still present. the residents were each given a summons.
Key HIC- Hofstra Information Center PSO- Public Safety Officer RSR- Resident Safety representative RA- Resident Assistant NCPD- Nassau County Police Department NUMC- Nassau University Medical Center
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Why are these people running back and forth? An outsider gets a lesson on soccer
By Alexi Knock MANAGING EDITOR
The extent of my soccer experience goes as follows. I was 6 years old; wearing a green peewee soccer jersey stained with orange juice, trying to remember which goal I was supposed to kick the ball into with my lanky, uncoordinated legs. I always thought the main rule of soccer was that when my parents cheered from their lawn chairs and took me to Baskin Robbins post game, I knew I did something right. If Mom and Dad pretended like they didn’t know me during the game but still took me to Baskin Robbins, I questioned my skills a little. Like so many other Americans, I didn’t know the first thing about soccer. I knew players couldn’t use their hands, I realized that the goalies wear random colors and I knew that David Beckham is married to Posh Spice. I’m embarrassed to say that I had never attended a Hofstra soc-
cer game until Tuesday, when the men’s team took on Penn State, a Big Ten school. Notebook in hand, I decided to use this game as an opportunity to learn as much as I could about the game in nine innings - which I soon learned was actually two halves of 45 minutes each. Like a true student journalist, I did my research. With the help of Max Sass, The Chronicle’s Editor in Chief and former Sports Editor, senior midfielder Gareth James and head coach Richard Nuttall, I believe I racked up enough information to actually follow the happenings of the game.
Pregame
It’s cold. Should I have worn this red pea coat? People might realize I’d rather talk fashion than football. They just announced the starting lineup. The only name I recognized was Shaun Foster, and that’s because I liked the scarf he wore on the back cover of the The Chronicle.
Start of Game
It’s freezing. Considering running back to dorm for additional clothing. Oh well, the game is about to get started. Max is throwing out facts rapidly at me as I write in chicken scratch and try to watch the game at the same time. I learn about the number of players on the pitch and the boundaries – basic stuff, I know, but to me it’s a whole new language.
15th Minute
I adjust my scarf to cover nearly half my face. I learn about fouls and the free kicks – either direct or indirect – that follow. I decide that my favorite part of the game is when a player is getting ready for his free kick and the rest of both teams are attempting to inch closer and closer to the ball. Call me biased, but every time a group of strapping young lads are together in a huddle… sweating…all jacked and Max Sass/The Chronicle buff, I just - okay focus Alexi. Head Coach Richard Nuttall gives advice.
30th Minute
I am knowledgeable enough to realize that the Nittany Lions have possession much more frequently than the Pride. It’s really awesome that so many other Hofstra athletes came out to support the team. They are all wrapped in blue and yellow blankets and seem warm and toasty – clearly these athletes have done this before.
Half Time
Mmm, watery hot cocoa for a mere $2.50. There’s no score and no Max talking in my ear for the first time in 45 minutes. I think I’m starting to get the hang of this. I recognize what is expected of the midfielders, forwards, defenders and goalkeeper. I’m still not sure what position I was playing when I was 6.
67th Minute
Penn State scored a goal. They lead 1-NIL, that’s right NIL, not zero – that’s what you’re supposed to call it in soccer. Max is screaming at the referee after he gave a yellow card to midfielder Chris Griebsch. “Someone give the ref a yellow card!” Max yells at the top of his lungs. Now I’m cold and embarrassed.
82nd Minute
GOOOAAAALLLLLL! Hofstra defender Tyler Botte deflected one into the back of the net off the Griebsch free kick. All tied up at one! Did I just think that? Wow, this game is getting clearer. But my toes are getting colder. Boat shoes were a bad decision.
End of Regulation
Hofstra and Penn State are all tied up. Here, I learn about the complex, but ever important off sides rule. From what I gathered, any time an offensive player is not in possession of the ball and goes behind the last defender (excluding the goalie) on the opposing team, he is considered off sides and any goal he scores thereafter is null. Max tells me this is one of the more difficult concepts. I think I’ve officially graduated from the peewee level.
Overtime
Both teams are working hard to score that glorifying overtime
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Senior midfielder Gareth James earned his first career start Tuesday. goal. One of the players on Penn State has a severely ripped sock, resulting from a collision with a Hofstra player. Didn’t his mother pack him a change? My mother always did. Not today though, I think my toes are falling off.
End of Game
The game ends in a tie. The Hofstra players are pleased by a hard fought game. I walked onto the field afterwards – after a brief questioning from a Public Safety Officer of course – and spoke with some of the players about the most important aspects of soccer. “If you know the off sides rule, you’ll really understand a lot,” said coach Richard Nuttall as his young daughter ran up to him, only to be lifted in the air. So cute. I then stood in a circle with Max, Shaun Foster and Chris Griebsch as we disscussed the game and things around campus. I really felt like I was one of the gang. I then asked Gareth James, who had earned his first career start that evening, what was the number one most important fact to re-
member about soccer. “You’re shivering,” he said in a not-so-subtle New Zealand accent. Max hands me his scarf. I guess being a ‘tough’ member of the crowd has officially been ruled out. “But seriously, soccer teams need good cooperation and communication,” Gareth added. “The really great teams are not necessarily the ones with the most skills, they are the ones with the best communication.” I then proceed to compliment him. “You played with pace today,” I told him, and “You had great distribution out of the back.” Both clearly direct quotes from Max I had prepared. I learned so much in just one game, and I can’t wait to come back here on Saturday for Senior Day against James Madison. Maybe next time I’ll remember to dress a little warmer.
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Class Spotlight
History 14: New York, Before & After 9/11 By Meghan Giannotta SpecIaL TO The chrOnIcLe
Hofstra students have the availability to learn more about the historical tragedy of September 11 throughout the year by visiting on campus exhibits or studying in the History 14 seminar, “New York City Before and After 9/11.” To mark the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Department of Special Collections provided an exhibit of 18 photographs called “Hope and Healing,” available to the public in the axinn Library through October. The exhibit included images not only of the devastating destruction, but also of many memorial sites that have been set up in different areas of Long Island. Among those to view the exhibit were students of professor Mario ruiz, associate professor in Hofstra’s history
department and professor of History 14. This seminar, which is open to freshman and sophomores, challenges the way in which students view the attacks by studying the way New York dealt with prior issues such as the Wall Street Bombing of 1920 and the garage bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993. “It is important to understand the history of these things so that you can understand what might be happening in the future,” said Professor Ruiz. The past “doesn’t give you perfect clarity but it does give you a sense of being able to recognize when things repeat themselves.” History 14 students have been required to visit Ground Zero and the “hope and Healing” exhibit. The intention of the class and the exhibit is not only to serve as a
reminder for the devastation, but also to show New York’s positive progress. Students also question the initial cause of such a controversial moment in history. “Controversial subjects should be studied,” said Professor Ruiz. “In fact, it’s necessary to study this. We can’t just hope we never touch on them again, like they’re too holy or too sacred to approach. Yes, it’s a seminal event, but that’s why we study it, because it explains the importance of the world we live in.” Professor Ruiz has found that when studying such debatable topics in history, people tend to forget about the most important part of the event: why and how it happened. “That’s part of the reason why I wanted to teach this course,” said Professor ruiz: “to find out why it is that the ‘why’ drops out, and how is it that these stories
are put together that we either forget or remember the ‘why.’ The value of this course is to remember what happened on that day, to understand how other people remember it, and how history and these stories that we tell about it change over time.” Visiting memorial sites, exhibits, and studying seminars like Professor Ruiz’s helps students to receive a clearer knowledge of why and how the events of September 11 came to be. “Students need a constant reminder of the events that happened that day,” said Joanne Garcia, a junior education and math major. Students need “to be grateful to those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom. It shows our strength as a country, and that no matter how tough times get, we always bounce back.”
Jake’s Health Corner
Exercising on a fast or while fed By Jake Boly STAFF WRITER
Last week, I wrote about nutrient timing and how effective it really is for you. After explaining nutrient timing and meal frequency and their relevance to one’s training, I thought this was a great segue to this week’s article. Everyone has probably wondered about fasting and fueling. But how many people actually know the pros and cons for each? I’ll begin by covering the idea of working out in a fasted state. Some swear by this method; that they’ve made tremendous gains doing so. Intermittent Fasting (IF) dieters often work out fasted, although some choose not to. Positives regarding working out in a fasted state: • Multiple studies have shown increase in protein synthesis after a fasted workout, although the increase is small. • There is a very slight increase in a growth hormone related to muscle growth, although this needs further research done. Negatives of training while fasted: • Often impairs maximum performance due to lack of energy available. • VO2 levels were harder to reach in a fasted state compared to fed. Now to compare the fed state of training. How many people buy into the idea of timing your meal perfectly before and after a workout? Most
of the time there is so much nutrient overlap throughout the day the relevancy of meals becomes less important, but more preferred. Positives regarding working out in a fed state: • The body has more energy to produce during a workout, so essentially there is more energy at hand. • It has been shown there hasn’t been as much muscle damage after a workout being fed, although once again the difference is very small. Negatives of training while fed: • If the body is focused on digesting a big meal this can lead to more of a more lethargic feeling. • Like being fasted, if feeling full impairs your training you might not be able to reach your maximum effort. What do these positives and negatives regarding your training state tell us? Whichever you choose should be based on personal preference. Do I work out fed or fasted? Some days I work fasted and others fed; again, it’s all a personal preference. A myth I want to cover is the low-intensity fasted cardio fat burning zone. In a study review there was no difference between low intensity vs. high intensity. Also, the lack of energy the body has to expend mixes results due to the full potential of the fed state versus the fasted state. Check back next week when I show you the best exercise you’re not doing and how to choose a workout program that fits your schedule.
“The lack of energy the body has to expend mixes results due to the full potential of the fed state versus the fasted state.”
Photo Courtesy of Jake Boly Jake explains the benefits and downsides to working out after a fast, or while fed.
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Club Spotlight: She’s the First By Jenna Grasso STAFF WRITER
For many women in third-world countries, being able to afford an education or even find an education is extremely difficult. She’s The First is a nationwide non-profit organization that holds bake sales to raise money for women’s education. It was founded by Tammy Tibbetts, and takes place in states such as Florida, alabama, Georgia, california, rhode Island, Connecticut and many more. Hofstra is a campus branch of the organization, and has been selling cupcakes all week to raise money for this cause. The Hofstra branch of She’s The First was co-founded last year by Gennifer Delman and chelsea Tirrell. Tie-dye cupcakes are sold because of the huge success they have had on other campuses. They quickly became the organization’s signature pastry. These cupcakes are very appealing to a hungry college student walking through the Student Center. They are also
extremely tasty! Students have no choice but to be tempted by a sweet treat on the way to a class. She’s The First is an organization where people truly want to make a difference, and want to help other people. Tirrell says that since the club has been founded it has just “taken off.” There has been nothing but success at this week’s bake-sale at hofstra. The first day of the bake sale was a huge success for Tirrell and the other members of the group. The club raised $300 on just the first day of the sale, enough money to sponsor one girl in Nepal. After three days of selling cupcakes the group hopes to raise $600, which would be enough to sponsor two girls. If you’re on your way to class this week make sure to stop by the She’s The First table and get a tasty cupcake before you head off to class or the library. If you do, you’re helping at least one underprivileged girl achieve an education.
Overheard @ Hofstra
Compiled by The Chronicle Staff Outside Adams Hall: Girl: It’s not stalking. It’s more like dedicated investigation! On the Shuttle: Guy 1: are we still bros? Guy 2: Of course, we took a blood vow. Guy 1: Oh okay. high five. In Bill of Rights: Girl: We are all about gay pride now. Hofstra pride. I feel like in a few years Hofstra is going to be a gay school. You know, like a gay club. On the Shuttle: Driver: Where would you like to be dropped off? Student: Yes. Driver: No, where would you like to be dropped off? Student: Yes. Outside of McEwen Hall: Guy: Let’s do pumpkin carving tonight. Girl: Okay, but as long as I can carve a penis into it.
Photo by Jenna Grasso/ The Chronicle The She’s The First atrium table draws attention to the work they do as well as their tasty cupcakes.
On the Unispan: Guy 1: Bro, I can’t believe you hooked up with her. She was at least 290. Guy 2: Tequila was involved. Get off me. Outside Bits & Bytes: Girl 1: That top makes you look like a prisoner. Girl 2: That’s fine as long as no one tries to rape me. Girl 1: haha, rape jokes are always funny. In Bernon Hall: Guy 1: It wasn’t one of the best movies but one of my favorites was “No Strings Attached” because I could picture myself as Ashton Kutcher. Guy 2: natalie portman makes my day. On the Unispan: Girl: She honestly, literally, cracked. In Subway: Guy: I don’t even care if I come in third, I just really believe in my fantasy football team. Outside Brower: Guy: Do any of you smell trash? Girls: Giggles
In the Unispan: Guy: F--k the hoes. Girl: F--k all the hoes? Guy: no, I wish I could stand in line and f--k them. One, two, three.
In New Academic Building: Guy 1: I hate this history class so much. Guy 2: Why? Guy 1: all we do is watch Japanese soap operas.
Outside Adams Hall: Girl: Face it, you’ll never get it. Guy: What if I pay you $100 for 15 minutes? Girl: I’ll think about it.
In Bits & Bytes: Girl: I’m going as amy Winehouse for a Halloween party. I plan on being pased out and drunk. Guy: By that standard, you go as amy Winehouse for every party.
In Student Center: Guy 1: Did you hear about us getting the debate? Guy 2: I hope herman cain brings free pizza. In Dempster Hall: Professor: Wow, she really is such a bitch. Student: Professor! Professor: (to another student) How dare you say that, I’m wearing a suit and tie and you say that in front of me! In Mason: professor: Madonna? We’ve all seen her butt, when she wore those fancy-pants.
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FRESHMEN DO’S AND DON’TS
“That’s nice.” - Aaron Lim, Freshman
“Again?” - Branden Chiclana, Sophomore
“How can I get involved?” - randell Varona, Freshman
Man on the Unispan What was your first reaction when you heard Hofstra got the debate?
“There’s so many exciting options for schools, and we were the ones chosen.” - Caroline Dawson, Senior
“Happy, because I wasn’t there last time.” - Alaysia Williams, Freshman
“It makes Hofstra look great and will boost applications.” - Anne Wellbarck, Senior
“I hope it’s as good as 2008.” - Tyeesha Perrigan, Senior
“Do I get a ticket to see Obama?” -Willie Coleman, Freshman
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Local finds empathy for those aggravated by Thanksgiving schedule change By Ronny O’Leary special to the chronicle
As written in The Chronicle a couple weeks ago, we do not have the Wednesday before Thanksgiving off this year. This likely comes as a disappointment to students who want that extra time to relax or catch up on homework. However, this can be particularly inconvenient for people who are not local. I talked to students in these situations, like Sarah Travaglini of Massachusetts who is driving home Tuesday night in order to avoid the traffic resulting from people traveling on Wednesday. Another girl I talked is from California, and she is flying home. She needs to take the entire week off to save money; the closer a flight is to a holiday, the more expensive it is. Meanwhile, others are not going home at all because they do not see the point of leaving for a couple of days then coming back. In short, students are being forced to choose between missing class and returning home in a timely manner, staying on Wednesday then dealing with traffic or expensive flights; or not seeing their families for the holiday. I went to the Provost’s office to talk to Dr. Liora P. Schmelkin about how Hofstra makes the schedule. Apparently, it is a complicated process, but it seems like part of the reason we have classes that Wednesday is because we did not have classes on Rosh Hashanah. Personally, I believe that we should have the Wednesday off rather than Rosh Hashanah. If the University respected the holiday of one group of people by cancelling classes, shouldn’t they show respect to every other group in the same way? This day off would give non-local students
Illustration by Ashlie Bauer time to pack and to return home on time for the holiday. So what will happen on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving this year? Some professors are putting that day’s lecture online for students who must miss class. If we cannot have the day off, this is definitely the next best option. I personally do not mind this year’s schedule because I think I will have enough time to get all my work done, and I live on Long Island, which means that returning home is not a problem. But giving us that Wednesday off, or at least working around students’ plans, would alleviate the concerns of any students who find the situation difficult and inconvenient.
“If the University respected the holiday of one group of people by cancelling classes, shouldn’t they show respect to every other group in the same way?”
Senior demands reasons for poorly planned break schedules By Miles Bett columnist
Do you know why I am so excited for this week to be over? Could it be that I have tests, quizzes and essays coming up? Could it be I have an extra class or some classset field trip to an obscure site that only interests old, parchment-skinned scholars? Nope, none of that. I have a fall break. For those of you still at Hofstra, that means I have a week-long break in the middle of autumn. That is rare, right? In fact, besides Thanksgiving, a fall break has never happened to me before. I don’t mean to brag to those of you who will be in class next week toiling over papers and exams while I gallivant around Europe, drinking in its ancient culture and overall
expending my intellect. No, my real point is to reflect upon Hofstra’s confusing break schedule. I am a senior so I know well the pains that come from this random, piecemeal and seemingly chaotic spattering of breaks. Imagine salt thrown onto a table; to me, that is how Hofstra selects its break periods. One of my greatest contentions with Hofstra is its absurdly late spring break, a struggle that I know is shared not just by students but also with staff. I have been told a thousand
“Imagine salt thrown onto a table; to me, that’s how Hofstra selects its break periods.”
reasons why our break is so late but I feel it is almost pointless to give us such a late week off. To anyone even vaguely aware of the effort required to pass a college level course, eight weeks is a long time to go without a day off. It is even worse, however, when you don’t have a proper break from the start of February to the end of April. I remember one year in particular where I did the math and realized that after our spring break, we had two weeks of class and then our finals. Now I ask you the question: what is the point of giving us such a break? Many of our friends had left weeks before to drink and bathe scantily in the tropics, so there is no fun there. Nor is there any real relaxation to be had. That late in a term many
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Kreayshawn and Neon Indian put on a dynamic show By Aaron Calvin
EntErtAinmEnt Editor
the Kreayshawn and neon indian show on Wednesday, sponsored heavily by noisey, a branch of Vice magazine and dell computers, was an interesting show, to say the least. When the show was announced around a month ago, my first reaction was surprise, even bewilderment. But by the end of the show, i almost understood. Kreayshawn took the stage after her dJ “warmed up” the crowd by playing ambiguous, bass heavy beats. She immediately announced that she had ingested a tab of acid beforehand. it’s questionable whether this had any real impact on her performance, which generally consisted of her two associates rapping along with her and beside her. As a friend of mine behind me so eloquently noted, “Kreayshawn has the stage presence of a wet noodle.” the extent of her movement consisted of a sort of movement back and forth and slow movement around the stage. the real stage presence and crowd interaction seemed to by wholly supported by her associates who were the ones jumping around, throwing t-shirts into the crowd and having energy
in general. the personal lack of energy on the part of Kreayshawn seemed to mean little to the crowd. Kreayshawn has really only released two identifiable songs, “Gucci Gucci” and “Bumpin’ Bumpin’.” the songs that she performed, though, were so catchy that after the first chorus they inspired a sing along from the crowd. For example, one song simply chanted “Amy Winehouse” for the refrain sections. during the show, i had the epiphany that Kreayshawn was joining an already very identifiable group of hip-hop artists. Like Lil John or rick ross, Kreayshawn is by no means an excellent or even an adequate rapper. one of the reasons she gets so much criticism -- aside from the debatable allegations of her appropriation of race -- really comes from the fact that she is a white woman, an anomaly in the boys’ club of hip-hop. Her appeal is in the beats she uses and how she structures her songs in a catchy and appealing way. So say what you want about her apparent talent, or how much of her vocals were recorded beforehand, but somehow these traits came together to put on what was a surprisingly enjoyable show. neon indian then took the
stage, speeding up the shutter speed of the lights and the overall energy of the room. For anyone that has heard neon indian’s two albums, “Psychic Chasms” and “Era Extrana,” the live reproduction of the songs on those albums would come as a bit of a surprise. neon indian’s albums are the sole creation of Alan Palomo, but on the stage he was joined by a guitarist, keyboardist and drummer. the pegged “chillwave” movement that critics have identified as Neon Indian with didn’t really come across in the energetic live performance, as Palomo danced across the stage and sang his effect-distorted vocals. Songs like “deadbeat Summer,” “Polish Girl” and “Should Have taken Acid With You” (maybe he took acid with Kreayshawn) were hardly recognizable in their organic and spontaneously created form. And this was by no means a bad thing. the live band set up was far more engaging and energetic then an electronic reproduction would have been. the commonalities between these two artists’ performances were tenuous at best. Both artists sported electronically altered vocals and a penchant for earthshaking bass. What really
put them on the same corporate sponsored tour together was the attention and buzz that both acts draw from similar parts of the internet, despite their seeming
sonic opposition. the result of this initially head-scratch inspiring combination was an eclectic, yet quality, performance.
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Neon Indian’s live show at Hofstra USA on Wednesday sounded more energetci than their recorded music
Masquerade’s ‘A New Brain’ is a new hit By maggie doherty StAFF WritEr
masquerade musical theater Co. is on a winning streak with its selection of shows since spring: first with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” and now William Finn’s “A new Brain,” directed by Elizabeth reese. the semi-autobiographical, loopy tale of a struggling musician/songwriter suddenly needing a high-risk brain operation was the perfect selection for an intimate evening at Spiegel Theater Thursday, Oct. 27. the word “intimate” is an understatement. With Spiegel seating only roughly 100 people and the stage relatively small, the audience and actors were literally on top of each other. there were no microphones; only strong vocal projection from every
member of the 10-person cast. Gordon michael Shwinn (played comfortably by ryan Powell) begins singing and playing a ridiculous song about “springtime” that he needs to turn in to his boss, a tricycle-riding caricature of a man entirely clad in green. We never know if mr. Bungee actually looks like this or if his appearance is a figure of Gordan’s imagination. Chris remkus’s portrayal is effectively, eerily manic as he sings to members of the audience, drawing a few chuckles. Gordon heads to lunch with his best friend rhoda (Jamie Cook), who is in love with him, if only he weren’t gay. their amusing duet turns sour when Gordon’s head ends up in his plate of pasta after complaining of a headache. He’s immediately whisked to the
hospital where we’re introduced to some the show’s best characters: the hospital staff. We have derek Bado playing the mad scientist-esque doctor who delivers Gordon’s grim diagnosis with a smile and a song; Heather Gross as the adorable sidekick in scrubs, delivering a solid breakout performance for the freshman; and Park middleton, who steals the show as “richard the nice nurse” who secretly eats away his feelings. the gospel anthem “Eating myself Up Alive” is the best musical number, and gets the most audience applause. middleton, a slim fellow, dons a fat suit with the perfect mix of earnest and sarcasm. Although Powell’s only expression throughout the show is an apathetic scowl (we forgive him because Gordon’s career sucks
and…he’s about to die), he has a beautiful baritone that offers both power and sensitivity throughout his many solos. His boyfriend roger (Jesse Eberl) has an equally beautiful voice, making their duets incredibly moving. Stefanie Harris’s mimi Schwinn is a convincing and well-casted overbearing mother. Another breakout freshman performance is Stephen Gordon as the ironic minister, peeping awkwardly at roger and Gordon and offering satiric diva riffs with a hilarious twist. Everyone is solid, but we have two show-stealers. The first is middleton, and the second is Christina Andretta as the Homeless Lady. there’s always someone that has to play the “insane” character, but Andretta does it so convincingly that we
almost forget that hers is the voice of reason in the story. Speaking of voice, hers is stellar, with a pure, easy belt and soulful riffs. Creative lighting, interactive staging and a cool, terrific band (Zachary Leipert, melody Hall, maggie Kissinger and danielle dematteo all deserve shoutouts) deliver a well-done, enjoyable show. Although sometimes Finn’s storyline is a bit hard to follow when he ventures from reality into the anesthesia-induced subconscious, the well-casted ensemble and the musical abilities of the leads make the group numbers – gleefully over-the-top motown diddys or doo-wops – fully entertaining.
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Childish Gambino debuts new album By marc Butcavage StAFF WritEr
Halloween this year was a night riddled with uncertainty. What exactly do you do when a holiday of this caliber falls on a monday? Partying seemed out of the question given its placement in the week, not to mention the lasting effects of the weekend still swirling in your stomach. Even still, i found myself and a few friends driving to Brooklyn at 7:00PM, exactly one hour after tickets went on sale for a small secret show to debut Childish Gambino’s new album Camp. i lamented how given his recent popularity, tickets would be sold out by the time we arrived, which was met with calls of “pessimist!” and “debbie-downer!” needless to say, we got tickets. For those who are still in the dark about Childish Gambino, it is the project of Community star and derrickComedy alum donald Glover. With his new album now available for pre-order, it only seemed suitable to debut it to a Halloween crowd at the rather impressive Brooklyn Bowl, a bowling alley/bar and restaurant with an impressive menu and decent house brew. the show packed a decent crowd, considering the late announcement and prior Halloween plans, though it still remained fairly intimate regardless. Prior to Childish Gambino taking the stage, a female dJ whose name went unannounced took the stage for a short set, which got the crowd dancing as donald and some friends bowled in the first lane next to the
stage. After a short grace period between acts, the band took the stage along with a small choir and Childish Gambino. the show promised nothing more than a full run-through of the new album, and it did not disappoint. despite poor vocal acoustics, leading to many of the lyrics sounding muddled, the energy was overwhelming. the band, who had two days to learn all of the material, sounded as though they had been rehearsing for weeks, and added a certain depth to the usually electronic backings found on past albums. As for donald, his energy was incredible without being flashy or over the top, with a flow that has remained consistent over the course of his budding career. For someone who started rapping as a hobby to kill time between tV season shoots, he has definitely risen through the ranks of underground amateur to someone who demonstrates musical know-how that most professionals could not attain without a team of producers hiding in the mixing booth. After finishing the album, donald performed a few crowdpleasers, including the popular “Freaks and Geeks,” and closed with an encore medley performance. the show itself was one of the more high-energy shows i’ve seen in a long time, and i could tell that everyone involved was having a great time with the material they were given. if the show was any indication of what to expect from the album, i’d say to expect something fresh, with the same clever sensibilities you’ve come to expect from Childish Gambino.
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Childish Gambino is the rap project of actor Donald Glover
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‘The Rum Diaries’ like its characters: drunken and aimless
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Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) partakes in many drunken antics in “The Rum Diaries” which opened last Friday.
By Gary newman
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Bruce robinson’s “the rum diary” takes a look at the story of an American journalist in 1960 who has failed as a novelist in America. the journalist, Paul Kemp, played by Johnny depp, is based on the real-life journalist Hunter S. thompson. in the movie Kemp goes to Puerto rico to write for the San Juan Star, a newspaper on the downfall because of its complacent editor Lotterman (richard Jenkins). Kemp immediately teams up with staff photographer Sala (michael rispoli) who becomes his sidekick for the rest of the movie. Kemp’s love interest is Chenualt (Amber Heard), the beautiful and sexy fiancée of the greedy entrepreneur Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). then throw in a drunken, drugged out nazi in moberg (Giovanni ribisi). now that i have given you a rundown on the main characters and all the big names, i’ll tell you it doesn’t meet the expectations. The first red flag has to be that
the movie did not make the box office chart in its first weekend. When a Johnny depp movie does not make the charts there is something terribly wrong. i am glad the rest of America caught on before i did and did not waste a dime on this movie. Without the
“The movie jusT could noT handle all of These differenT ploT poinTs.” A-list actors starring in this movie, this C-list production -- and the C is generous -- would never have made it to theaters. I am a firm believer in structure and this movie simply was lost in this category. It could not find the balance between depp getting drunk and ending up in wacky situations, his obsession with a girl, his desire to go against the
status quo, and his desire to have a story that matters. the movie just could not handle all these different plot points. Besides Kemp, the other characters did not have enough screen time or depth to have any connection to the character. not to mention the horrible buildup of the relationship between Kemp and Chenault. Kemp is the hopeless romantic and Chenault is the woman who is being held back by her greedy and power hungry lover, and that was all i got. then there was the ending, which should have come long before it did. there were numerous times when i thought it was about to end and then something else dragged it out further. then there was the actual ending: Kemp failing in Puerto rico, Chenault leaving him to go back to America and then he sails off leaving behind his failed attempt at finding meaning in his life. But wait! there is the text that tells us the after story. Kemp goes back to America and becomes a revered journalist and marries Chenault. Are you kidding me?
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Review Round-up
Matters
By Matt Ern ColuMNIst
The Office - “Spooked” Grade: C+ Halloween episodes, like any themed episode, are really hard to get right. When they work, like “Happy Endings”’ did last week, Halloween episodes can be the highlight of a season. But more often than not they fall flat, like “Spooked” did. my biggest gripe with the episode was the way it made Andy and Erin’s relationship the driving force of the plot. it’s the same reason i lost interest in the show over the past few seasons: the Andy/Erin/Gabe love triangle is incredibly boring and not funny, Andy and Erin’s relationship always felt forced because the viewers had to be told that they were interested in each other. Jim and Pam’s courtship was subtler as the viewer got to see them interacting in a way that shows they were two people who genuinely cared for each other the episode also featured robert California trying to teach everyone some strange lesson about fear that didn’t really make any sense. the more i see of robert California the more confused i become by his presence on the show. it doesn’t seem like the writers really know what to do with his character other than using him to scare Andy into wacky situations.
the episode had a few money moments, like Kevin’s reaction to finding out that mummies are real and a thing that are kept in museums or Creed’s hatred of snakes. As an end note: none of my problems with this season of the Office have to do with Michael leaving, they’re the same problems the show has been dealing with since around season 6. michael or no michael, ‘the Office’ is in trouble.
Grimm - “Grimm” Grade: C+ Part crime drama, part fantasy, part one long product placement for nike and Apple, ‘Grimm’ is now the second show to premiere in the past few weeks featuring modern twists on fairytales. i have no idea why there’s such a sudden interest in tV shows about fairytale characters, but Grimm takes it in a different direction than ABC’S ‘once Upon a time.’ nick Burkhardt is a detective in Portland who discovers that he is a descendant of the “Grimms,” the authors of many famous fairytales. it turns out the stories were true and the Grimms were actually profiling various monsters. the pilot mostly deals with a race of creatures that are more commonly known as “big bad wolves.” they hide in plain sight as normal people, but nick and his family are capable of seeing
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Metallica & Lou Reed - Lulu Grade: F/A++ them for what they really are. While investigating a kidnapping nick befriends a reformed wolf named monroe who helps him track down the kidnapper, an active big bad wolf. nick and his partner Hank are able to save the kidnapped girl. the episode suffers from a lack of explanation as to why any of this is happening, but that’s something they can hopefully fix in the future. Grimm’s approach to updating the fairytales is much more centered in our world than in ‘once Upon a time.’ in Grimm the monsters and bad guys have just been inserted in modern day Portland and commit normal crimes like kidnapping and murder. there’s a feeling of case-of-the-week format to the episodes. it’s still early on in both series so it’s hard to say which approach will win out and make for better tV. ‘Grimm’ is certainly more accessible for people who don’t want to buy into all the fantasy nonsense, but the ‘once Upon a time’ out-there approach may end up making for some interesting episodes down the line.
Want More TV That Matters? go to www.hofstrachronicle.com for more of Matt’s column.
there is no sound reason as to why this record should exist, or why Lou reed was allowed to warble tunelessly for an hour and a half over chugging guitars. Lulu is absolutely atrocious in every way. that said, this may be the most profound practical joke of all time, and nothing can do justice to the magnitude of its hilarity more than a reproduction of the hogwash this record passes for lyrics: “i feel the pain creep up my leg/ Blood runs from my nose/ i puke my guts out at your feet/ You’re more man than i/ to be dead and have no feeling/ to be dry and spermless, like a girl/ i want so much to hurt you (x3)/ marry me.” there was a time when metallica and Lou reed existed on the cutting edge of music, but that time passed many, many decades ago.
RIYL: Nothing you’ve ever heard End of Year Self-Defense Family - Split Grade: B+ Sometimes these guys go by End of Year, other times by Self defense Family, and other times still as Self defense music. Who gives a shit what their name is—for a scant three songs (one of which is a darkly humorous spoken word piece), this record is remarkably inventive— heavy yet atmospheric, impassioned but patient. Calling them by their right name might be as difficult as categorizing them, but this is a band to watch out for.
RIYL: Castavet mixed with Orchard The Decemberists - Long Live The King Grade: C Presumably this six-track outing from Colin meloy and Co. is the spiritual companion to the King is dead, which they released earlier this year. Like that record, Long Live drifts through the territory of folk, country, and just about anything that could be described by the word ‘rustic’. And something about that descriptor rings true of this record, which seems to have no respect for these genres, but instead tries them on for size in a way both quaint and arrogant. Poor execution; dull results.
RIYL: Self-aggrandizing hyper-literate trash Courtesy of www.nbc.com
NBC’s new take on well known fairy tales, “Grimm,” is both a crime drama and a fantasy series.
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Day of Dialogue shows need for unity not debate By Elisabeth Turner ColumnisT
no matter what changes - or not -- that occupy Wall street brings about, the movement will be remembered by both Democrats and Republicans. From signs demonstrating discontent for the repeal of the Glass–stegall Act in 1999 to demands for redistributing the top one percent’s wealth, it is obvious that something is shaking the structure of American government. Hofstra students are definitely making their voices heard as well. last week, Hofstra hosted its ninth Day of Dialogue. one of the sessions i attended discussed the current movement at Wall street and the ensuing protests that have been birthed because of it. A panel with Republican and Democrat students took the stage, and the founder of the online publication occupy Wall street Journal was present via skype. Each speaker presented viewpoints concerning the movement, unleashing a subsequent wave of tension throughout the room. After the panelists had finished their personal commentary on the situation, members of the audience stepped up to the microphone to pose questions and rebuttals. The hourlong session was
Illustration by Isobel Stanton filled with enough heat to keep me warm for the rest of november. While Democrats complained about the corruption of corporations, Republicans posed seemingly unfeasible alternatives. i sat in a chair in the middle of the theater, my eyes shifting back and forth between speaker and listener. With each rebuttal, i subconsciously scooted forward towards the edge of my seat. i felt my pulse quicken and my toes grip the insides of my shoes. i found the controversy permeating the atmosphere to be riveting and enthralling, but
even more inspiring. sitting there with my elbows stationed on the armrests, i remained unbiased in my assessment of the speakers and the rebuttals. As i attempted to find the logic behind the mess
“But as I moved on through the crowd, I came across a sign with three simple words: ‘Follow your heart.’” of the way things are and the way they should be, i realized the circular quality of the matter. After listening a bit more to the uproars of angry sentiment, i breathed a sigh of relief and
Fast-paced PR curriculum goes for quantity, not quality By lauren means CopY EDiToR
it’s 11a.m. on a Tuesday, and one of my public relations professors is reading a list of third-grade spelling words. Acquit. Amateur. Apparent. These words count for grade points. my class tries its best, but we get the feeling a third-grader could kick our butts in a spelling bee. i told my aunt about the spelling and grammar tests, looking for a bit of sympathy. “oh, good,” said my aunt instead. “pR is where spelling goes to die.”
relaxed back into my seat, remembering what i already knew. As Americans, we are stubborn. like the cloud and its silver lining, we are overly caught up in the bad, making it hard to see the good. Yes, a systematic change is necessary. And no doubt, a protest, a voice, or a stance against corruption grabs the attention of Washington. But wouldn’t we like to see a lasting and enduring reformation? maybe we could do something besides merely disclaiming the standards and morals of those
According to my aunt and, in fact, much of the public, the pR industry not only kills spelling and grammar, but also manners, ethics, morals, truth… i could go on. so why does Hofstra want to bring their pR education down to the level at which the public thinks we stand? By the spring semester, a new public Relations curriculum that enables pR majors to achieve a degree in less time will be in place. But the desire for faster results could cause the inevitable loss of quality in the list of required courses.
The most startling change is the subtraction of journalism courses required for a pR degree. All of my pR professors have spoken at least once on the importance of obtaining an understanding of journalism. Without mandatory journalism courses, pR students will have no respect for the work journalists do, and therefore, will not forge a good relationship with the media.
since journalists are the people who decide whether or not a press release or pR information is published, people working in pR should have an understanding of what they look for in information, style, and mindset. Without journalism, the pR industry has no way of achieving their goals. if my class is struggling with mere spelling, one can imagine how students untrained in grammar, article writing or the essential technique of speaking the journalist’s language will
with whom we disagree. instead of bashing the millionaires for their lifestyles of luxury and clobbering some of the liberalminded thinkers for their approval of socialism, we could extract the viable solutions and ideas from both sides of our diverse thought spectrums, merging them into something new; something unified. Two weeks ago, i went to visit Wall Street myself. At first glance, the numerous signs all displayed messages pointing out issues of our flawed government. But as i moved on through the crowd, i came across a sign with three simple words: “Follow your heart.” Despite the ambiguity of the phrase, it hits the core of every individual and every American. While a clash of values is perpetually inevitable, the choice to listen to one’s instincts rather than always listening to one’s head is something everyone can relate to. If Americans could find some aspect of our humanity over which to unite, transformation could happen sooner. As Hofstra students, we are privileged with a myriad of resources and opportunities through which we can make a difference. let’s use them to bring about cohesion of character, and a much-needed unity of heart. We may not be the world, but we are a part of it.
struggle when they try to apply public relations in the real world. i learned in my journalism classes how to construct an article and craft headlines. i learned how journalists have to keep an ethical code in mind at all times, and how witnesses and interviewees must be treated with respect. i learned about the amazing time and effort a reporter puts into even one story. With such hardworking members of the press manning
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Loss of journalism courses weakens PR program Continued from A12 the media, it seems wrong that some Hofstra’s pR students will no longer be required to understand and respect the journalists we may work with. Just as journalists are dependent on press releases for much of the daily news, press releases are dependent upon journalists actually reading them. The journalism/ pR relationship is a symbiotic one. imagine the presidential debate being held next year without any press releases from Hofstra on the subject. Without the press release, journalists wouldn’t know about the event. Without the
articles bringing public attention, Hofstra wouldn’t hold the event. As a junior, i will not be affected by the new changes in the pR curriculum. However, freshmen or undergraduates
“However, by cutting courses, Hofstra is taking the chance of a wellrounded education from its students.” seeking quick majors will be suffering. i understand Hofstra’s need to stay competitive. Colleges are increasingly offering four-semester majors for
undergraduates who do not have the time or the money for four years of school. However, by cutting courses, Hofstra is taking the chance of a well-rounded education from its students. instead of learning about both sides of the communications and media industry, pR students can choose to take the major which teaches them that the PR field is at the top, and all others inferior. in pR, which already has a tarnished public image, this mindset could prove disastrous. maybe once these students graduate, they’ll come to realize that they need journalists almost as much as they need a third-grade spelling primer.
Blue Beetle should extend weekend services By Chelsea Royal ColumnisT
As college students, we spend five consecutive days a week studying, meeting with teachers, attending classes and stressing over assignments. so when Friday rolls around, we are ready to kick back and start the weekend festivities. many people especially prefer some type of offcampus retreat, whether it’s going home for the weekend, visiting friends at a different school or even spending a couple of hours shopping at the mall. Hofstra offers several weekend activities for those who decide to stay on campus. students have the chance to travel off campus to amusement parks, Broadway shows and museums in the city. The downside to these opportunities is the cost of the events on a tight college student budget. Another downside is that the campus shuttle, the Blue Beetle, only drives to specific destinations at very specific times. There are many students, myself included, who finish
classes on Thursdays. When i decide to leave Hofstra for the weekend, i usually don’t want to travel on a Friday, because many others are rushing to do the same thing. i have to rely on a shuttle system that limits its trips, making the travel much more of a bother.
because no free transportation is readily available. Because many students are at a disadvantage due to the restricted transportation, Hofstra should try to make accommodations. The Blue Beetle should make more frequent trips to the train station on Fridays and into saturdays. in addition, transportation to the train station should be available during the week, even if it is not as often as the weekend schedule. it could make two trips a day from monday through Friday so students can get their shopping done during the week. it should also include a stop at the mineola train station so students do not have to inconveniently pay for a taxi, which are many times late for pick-ups. Hofstra portrays its shuttle system as a beneficial feature for the university, but it needs to live up to the expectations and needs of campus members.
“It is frustrating having to spend an additional day on campus because no free transportation is readily available.” The Blue Beetle schedule also affects some students that have cars on campus. parking is limited and filling up the tank becomes costly. Therefore, students with and without cars look to the campus shuttle to get us to where need to go. otherwise, those of us without cars must rely on friends to do us the favors of driving us and must base our trip around their schedules and convenience. it is frustrating having to spend an additional day on campus
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Transparency wanted on academic calendar planning Continued from A9 teachers have assigned our final papers and projects. What good is a break when all you can think about, dwell on even, is the impending deluge of essays, exams and projects that are only two weeks away? i don’t bring this up to bring forth our collective agonies, but rather to make the point that everyone but the Hofstra Administration seems to struggle with their chaotic break times. i noticed Hofstra has decided to have classes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. This is just silly. We all work long hours at Hofstra. many students, like myself, have a
job outside school so a little time off is deeply appreciated. i understand that a fall break won’t ever happen in America because of Thanksgiving, which is understandable -- but when spring break is erratic and winter holidays breathe down our necks, i simply want to know who decides these things. of course, there are considerations of which i am completely ignorant, but a little transparency would be appreciated. When i next have a spring break less than a month before the end of term, i would like Hofstra, and not my friends or teachers, to tell me why.
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Did you really think I wasn’t going to rip on Kim and Kris? i think all my male readers (by which i mean, the 99 percent) considered Kris Humphries the luckiest man on the planet when he landed Kim Kardashian’s caboose…i mean, Kim Kardashian, but let’s be real. Show of hands: How many people really thought that marriage was going to last? if you just raised your hand, take that hand and smack yourself in the face with it. Look ladies, i love you all, and what i say about Kim’s relationship does not go for any of you, because you weren’t calling up NBA franchises about drafting a boyfriend. this woman and that whole family care more about money than love. When Kim wants a boy toy, she calls up corporate America and the sporting universe in quest of a beau. Seriously, Kim K ordered up
italian and got former New York Knick danilo Gallinari. the tabloids are giving many reasons for the split of Kardashian and Humphries. Some say Humphries was too immature for her. Some say Kim didn’t want to move to Minnesota. others say Kris did not want to become part of the Kardashian brand name. Here’s my two cents. it was a made for tV marriage. A lavish four hour spectacle that made millions of dollars simply to lure in an audience. Who really falls in love with a New Jersey Net? that’s not even a real NBA player. Now, you can argue Kim’s brother Khloe finding love with Lamar odom of the L.A. Lakers. Fine, whatever. Maybe Lamar is a better actor. Either way, if you think they actually were committed to happily ever after, you
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The Chronicle predicts the upcoming basketball season
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Men’s Basketball 1. Old Dominion 2. Drexel 3. George Mason 4. VCU 5. William & Mary 6. Hofstra 7. James Madison 8. Delaware 9. Northeastern 10. Georgia State 11. UNC-Wilmington 12. Towson
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1. George Mason 2. Drexel 3. Old Dominion 4. William & Mary 5. James Madison 6. VCU 7. Hofstra 8. Delaware 9. Northeastern 10. UNC-Wilmington 11. Georgia State 12. Towson
1. VCU 2. Hofstra 3. Delaware 4. James Madison 5 Old Dominion 6. Drexel 7. UNC-Wilmington 8. Georgia State 9. George Mason 10. William & Mary 11. Towson 12. Northeastern
Women’s Basketball 1. VCU 2. Hofstra 3. Delaware 4. Drexel 5 James Madison 6. Old Dominion 7. UNC-Wilmington 8. William & Mary 9. George Mason 10. Towson 11. Georgia State 12. Northeastern
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Delaware is conference favorite as By Joe Pantorno SPortS Editor
Teams listed in order of coach’s preseason poll Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens Head Coach: tina Martin (sixteenth season) Last Season: 20-14 (10-8 CAA, seventh place) Martin has a team that is returning all five of its starters, including one of the best in the nation, junior All-American forward Elena delle donne, who was named to the Wooden Award’s top-30 preseason list of players to watch this season. delle donne was also named preseason CAA Player of the Year after averaging 25.3 points per game last season between injuries. if delle donne stays healthy, she will be able to put this team on her back and carry them to their projected first place finish. X-Factor: With all eyes on delle donne, look for junior guard Lauren Carra, who averaged 10.8 points per game last season, to provide another threat for the Blue Hens’ offense.
VCU will be rolling out as much, if not more, firepower than delaware this season with two preseason CAA first-teamers, senior guard Andrea Barbour and senior forward Courtney Hurt. Like delle donne, Hurt was also named to the Wooden list. Hurt will be VCU’s main threat, returning from a season where she achieved All-American honorable mentions after she led the nation in rebounding (12.4 per game) and double-doubles (25). Looking for its fifth consecutive postseason berth, the rams return two more starters along with Barbour and Hurt to round out a very athletic squad that is one of the best rebounding teams in the nation (41.2 per game as a squad). X-Factor: Senior guard Jennifer Lane not only provided support under the basket (6.3 rpg), but is also a distribution specialist, ranking third in the conference last season with 4.6 assists per game. it will be up to her to recognize the changing defenses around Hurt and Barbour and put the ball where the defense is not.
James Madison Dukes
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Head Coach: Kenny Brooks (tenth season)
Head Coach: Beth Cunningham (ninth season)
Last Season: 26-8 (16-2 CAA, first place, NCAA tournament) the reigning CAA Champions have lost the conference’s top scorer (23.1 points per game)
Last Season: 19-12 (13-5 CAA, fourth place, WNit)
and player of the year dawn Evans, creating a new challenge for the dukes. two other starters graduated (Lauren Jimenez and Courtney Hamner), leaving junior tarik Hislop as James Madison’s main scoring threat after averaging 10.8 points per game last season. this team still has experience and a winning pedigree from two consecutive conference championship teams, but the dukes will not be able to keep up with delaware or VCU.
Accompanying Evans are senior guards Candice Bellocchio and Nicole Capurso whose leadership and experience will be much needed as Hofstra looks to blend in a group of young talent headed by stand-out freshman guard Andreana thomas. A tough out-of-conference schedule to begin the season that includes a trip to nationally ranked Gonzaga and the Big East’s St. John’s will be an early gauge on how well Hofstra will fare this year.
X-Factor: Junior guard/forward Nikki Newman will have to be one of James Madison’s most versatile players if the dukes are to win a lot of games. Averaging 5.6 rebounds per game last season and racking up 27 total blocks, Newman will need to keep that number up to compete with some of the better rebounding teams in the conference.
X-Factor: returning from injury for her senior season, forward/center Marie Malone will add some force under the basket to help out Evans with a very impressive post game. With Malone manning the block, Evans will have the opportunity to roam a bit more freely picking her spots to get open and attack. in her 4 games healthy last season, Malone averaged 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
Hofstra Pride Head Coach: Krista KilburnSteveskey (sixth season) Last Season: 19-12 (10-8 CAA, fifth place) there might be something very special brewing in Hempstead this season with Hofstra returning four starters and eight of last year’s nine leading scorers. the Pride is led by junior forward Shante Evans, who finished third in the CAA with 18.4 points per game and second in rebounding with 11 boards per game.
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Drexel junior guard Kamile Nacickaite (23) will lead the Dragons into CAA play.
Drexel Dragons Head Coach: denise dillon (ninth season) Last Season: 19-13 (10-8 CAA, sixth place, WNit) returning four starters, drexel will be looking for its fourth straight postseason tournament appearance. the dragons return junior guard Kamile Nacickaite, who led the team in scoring (17.6 ppg) , rebounding (6.3 rpg), total blocks (16), total steals (38) and
three-point percentage (47.8 percent) on her way to second team All-CAA honors. X-Factor: Senior forward tyler Hale was voted drexel’s defensive player of the year last campaign by her teammates. She will need to anchor drexel’s defense exceptionally well against a high scoring conference in order for the dragons to succeed.
Old Dominion Monarchs Head Coach: Karen Barefoot (first season) Last Season: 20-11(14-4 CAA, third place, WNit) old dominion will be returning just one starter, but six other contributors are back as well. Senior forward tia Lewis is the lone returning starter, but brings a resume where she led the team last season in points (12.1), rebounds (7.8), and blocks (1.1) per game. inexperience will be the main problem for old dominion, including on the bench, where the Monarchs have to replace Wendy Larry, who led the team for the previous 25 seasons, including 20 NCAA tournament appearances. X-Factor: Junior guard Jackie Cook appeared in 31 games last season, making six starts. Her experience will be vital to this team in the early stages of the season. A rocky start could put hopes of a good season in doubt.
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Hofstra junior guard Candace Bond (2) is one of the most athletic players in the conference and will look to excel in Hofstra’s fast paced offense.
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File Photo/The Chronicle Delaware senior forward Elena Delle Donne (11) was voted CAA Preseason Player of the Year.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Head Coach: Cynthia Cooper-dyke (second season) Last Season: 24-9 (14-4 CAA, second place, WNit) it seems that last year’s successes will not be making their way to this season for the Seahawks. A loss of three starters including Brittany Blackwell and Martha White, first and second team All - CAA, respectively, leaves UNC-W in a tough situation with some unproven names. Sophomore guard and last season’s CAA rookie of the Year Alicia Andrews is one of the bright spots for the team as she leads an inexperienced team. X-Factor: Junior guard Jessica Freeman is one of two returning starters for UNC-W. She must improve on her game in order to lead some of the younger players on the team and become another threat next to Andrews.
George Mason Patriots Head Coach: Jeri Porter (fourth season)
Last Season: 13-17 (7-11 CAA, eighth place) Last year’s eighth place CAA finish was the program’s best since the 2003-2004 season. the Patriots have their leading scorer returning in senior guard taleia Moton, who averaged 12.2 points per game. Lacking experience, someone will have to step up. Many upperclassmen have not had significant playing time, which means that some freshmen will need to adjust to the college game without much help from teammates. X-Factor: Sophomore guard Christine Weithman is sure to see an increase in playing time. At 5’9”, Weithman not only can help under the basket, but she can also be added as a reliable three-point threat. Look to her to carry the George Mason offense at times.
William & Mary Tribe Head Coach: debbie taylor (thirteenth season) Last Season: 3-26 (2-16 CAA, twelfth place) things are looking up for William & Mary after a last place
Photo Courtesy of VCU Athletics Senior forward Courtney Hurt (44) will be a player in the CAA to give Delle Donne a run for her money for conference player of the year.
season in 2010. What was a young roster, has gained a year of vital experience. Senior guard taysha Pye will lead the tribe again this year. Pye averaged 16.7 points last year and was named second team All-CAA this preseason. Junior forward Emily Correal also returns with hopes of creating a dynamic duo with Pye. X-Factor: Senior guard Katherine deHenzel will be commanding the offense this year. She’ll look to build on her 3.7 assists per game, as well as her 7.7 points per game. if she can add to those totals, William & Mary might have three players to watch out for.
Georgia State Panthers Head Coach: Sharon Baldwintener (second season) Last Season: 12-19 (6-12 CAA, ninth place) Georgia State is a team that consists of 4 transfers and 5 freshmen (including redshirts). Because of that, this team could place anywhere from a midstandings finish to the bottom of the league -- they are that
unknown. Senior forward Chandra Harris, who was voted to the second team All-CAA preseason team, headlines the experience Georgia State does have. She led the team in scoring and rebounding last season and will be responsible for leading this team. X-Factor: Junior guard Jerlisa taylor managed to come off the bench last season and contribute big time, leading the team with 2.2 assists per game last year.
Towson Tigers Head Coach: Joe Mathes (eleventh season) Last Season: 9-21 (3-15 CAA, tenth place) despite returning three starters from last season, things still do not look too great for towson. A very tough out-of-conference schedule that includes a matchup against UConn might derail the team before conference play even begins. Among the returning starters, senior guard Krystal Parnell will be the leader of the team with her offensive talent.
X-Factor: Senior guard/forward deree Fooks has shown instances of being a complete player. She has the ability to score, play defense and rebound. if she is able to be consistent, towson might have a better season than expected.
Northeastern Huskies Head Coach: daynia LaForceMann (sixth season) Last Season: 8-22 (3-15 CAA, eleventh place) A team that is lacking depth, Northeastern’s roster consists of four freshman and two sophomores. the upperclassmen do not have the skill to mold the underclassmen. Junior guard deanna Kerkhof led the team with 11 points per game as the rest of the Huskies had trouble finding ways to put the ball in the basket. X-Factor: Junior forward Kristine Huber should be able to play a full season this year. if Northeastern still has its problems scoring, Huber will need to be a force down low on defense. She had 33 blocked shots in 22 games.
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Imes and Co. look to be the big men on the boards By Anthony Barra SPECiAL to tHE CHroNiCLE
“rebounding and defense wins you championships.” this is one of the most clichéd phrases in the sport of basketball but you can’t argue that it certainly holds merit. Playing well in these two facets of the game can be difficult enough in a competitive league like the Colonial Athletic Association, now add in the fact that you lose your program’s all time leading shot blocker and third best rebounder from last season and you’ve put yourself in the shoes of the Hofstra Pride. With Greg Washington’s graduation, Hofstra finds itself in need of a new leader in the post both on the glass and on the defensive end. the answer for the Pride may come in multiple forms rather than a single player. “i think it’s going to have be defense by committee,” said Hofstra head coach Mo Cassara. “i think Nat [Lester], dave [imes] and Mike Moore are going to be a little undersized at times but we’re going to have to rebound by committee and hopefully we can do that.” Hofstra’s base defense is a 2-3 zone, which is designed to create a good team defense rather than
highlighting one specific player on defense. the keys to running this system are communication and movement that should help Hofstra in the fact they don’t have one standout post defender. the rotation for Hofstra in the frontcourt will be interesting with question marks in terms of depth and personnel. Junior david imes will start at center or power forward depending on what type of lineup Hofstra elects to use. imes is coming off a sophomore season in which he started 33 games while tallying 7.6 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game, but frequently may be the only true big on the court and will have to deal with the added attention. “i really don’t feel like there is going to be any pressure because that’s what i’m known for, rebounding is my job,” said imes. “i just have to keep doing my job and i just might have to do it two times harder this year.” A pair of seniors in Mike Moore and Nathaniel Lester could also see significant time at the small and power forward position. Moore, in his third year at Hofstra after transferring from Fordham, is the team’s top scorer and despite being somewhat
undersized for a power forward is the team’s second leading rebounder from last year. Expect Moore to play his natural position of small forward and for Lester to be the primary starter at the power forward spot. “those categories that we struggled in last year, we’ll be better with this year,” said Moore. “in those categories, if you look at our team, we’ll be better.” Lester is easily one of the five most athletic players in the CAA, but is coming off a massive quad injury that caused him to miss all of last season. if Lester is at 100 percent, he has the potential to be a matchup nightmare for opposing squads because he is strong enough to play forward but can run with point guards. “We were one of the worst teams in the CAA in rebounding so that is something we really need to improve on,” said Lester. “We have to show the younger guys and show them the way. We’ll have to lead by example.” the question marks for the frontcourt come in terms of their depth players. Stephen Nwaukoni, a sophomore who saw action off the bench in 30 contests, has the athletic ability to dominate power forwards in the
conference but needs to develop consistency in his game in order to be effective. Bryant Crowder and Moussa Kone are two newcomers to the roster that could see action immediately. Crowder, a transfer from the College of Eastern Utah, has the size at 6’10, 220 lbs, to be effective but will need some game action to adjust to the division i level. Kone, a true freshman from the Bronx, has natural athletic ability and a high iQ but still seems raw in terms of technique. there is also the possibility of Kone being redshirted this year; Hofstra will have until the d-1 opener against LiU to decide. “We’re undersized big men,” said imes. “So i tell them to do their work early. if you’re working on a bigger man get their early and do your work, that’s what i emphasize to the new guys the most.” For a team that finished with the second worst rebounding margin in the CAA at -3.9 rpg, there certainly is plenty of room for improvement. the pieces are there for Hofstra to make big strides in the front court it is a matter of getting the young depth players to mature this season.
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Senior guard Mike Moore (23) will look to help Hofstra’s rebounding woes this season.
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Point guard of the future Andreana Thomas finds mentor in senior Candice Bellocchio By Joe Pantorno SPortS Editor
Being a point guard in basketball means being a court commander. one must know every player on the team’s preferences and run the offense smoothly. the Hofstra women’s basketball team has had that the past four (minus one red shirt season) years with senior guard Candice Bellocchio, but with her last season almost here, Hofstra has had to look ahead in finding the point guard of the future -Andreana thomas. Along with the coaching staff, there will be responsibility for Bellocchio in helping develop this newcomer into the team, especially one as highly touted as thomas. With the arrival of any talented player in any given sport, there might be a case of clashing egos between the old regime and the fresh faces, but Bellocchio and thomas have sparked a valuable relationship and friendship that has helped this team on and off the court. “She’s my Pride sis and i love her,” said thomas. “We have dinner together, we go over her sister’s house, we do team events, if i need to go shopping for anything she’s there, when I need to find a best restaurant around she’s there, she’s always there to talk to if i need her, she’s always there to support me and she will always be the sister that i never had.” “i’ve really become a mentor to her and it is really cute. She really looks to me for advice,” said Bellocchio. “it’s something that i haven’t had so i forget what
“You look at them talking to it means to look up to an older each other and you can tell that guard and expect them to teach Andreana can’t take enough in me the ropes and to actually have someone like Andreana who and we tease her because it’s like monkey-see, monkey-do and wants to learn quickly and whose i think that’s a great quality for a going to need to be on the floor younger freshman point guard to to help us out is great. it’s great have because she wants to know to have her and i look forward to everything.” showing her the ropes and passBeing a freshman going into ing off the torch.” college is a nerve-racking experithomas, who is the epitome of ence for any person including A student of the game, emulates athletes, but this team took in what she sees in practice from thomas like one of their own. her more experienced team“i love my team,” said thomas. mates. though she has had to “i would die for them, i would assimilate to a new system, she kill for them. i mean come on! i is taking it in stride. have a U.S.A. player on my team “the other day we were doing [junior forward Shante Evans] it a drill and i had messed up and doesn’t get any better than that. i did a fancy behind the back pass love my team, i love this coaching and then dre [thomas] comes up staff, i love my school.” and does it too and coach was the Pride realizes just how like ‘you see!? they’re all looking talented and valuable thomas up to you,’ and it was really cute will be to this team. because it actually showed that “i’ve been talking her up. She they do look up to me.” better live up to her word,” said “She tells me what to do, what not to do, how to do it, how coach Capurso. “She’s amazing. She’s a good player, she’s funny, and likes things, how our teammates she’s a great time to be around. like the ball to be passed to She’s a little spark plug and it them,” said thomas. “i believe if shows in the way she plays and it wasn’t for Candice, i wouldn’t her desire to be out there.” have such a great role model “i think she’s going to live up to coming in and i would be comher hype,” said Bellocchio. “She’s pletely lost.” a great guard, she fits our system Bellocchio and thomas’ teamperfectly. i’ll try and do my job as mates and coaches also see the relationship that these two guards best as possible and get her contributing as early as possible.” have with each other. “Andreana and Candice butted heads in a good way, competing hard on the floor,” said head Back Cover: coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. Freshman guard Andreana “And now these two are Thomas (5) defends senior guard inseparable.” Candice Bellocchio “it’s like big sister, little sister, Photo by only they’re both 5’3”,” joked Cody Heintz senior guard Nicole Capurso.
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Senior guard Candice Bellocchio calling the shots in practice. As a point guard, one must be ready to lead the team on the court at all times.
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Thomas (5) and Bellocchio (10) stick together in practice as Hofstra’s leader passes on her wisdom to the youngest member of the Pride.
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Freshman guard Andreana Thomas (5) has been a student of the game while assimilating to a new style of play at Hofstra.
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