October 6, 2015

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Tuesday October 6, 2015

KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935

Federal legislation changes annual safety report

By Marisa Russell NEWS EDITOR

On Oct. 1, the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report was released to the Hofstra community. The compilation of issues contains instances from 2012-2014 and is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The document is meant to inform the community of different policies that involve campus security and share statistics related to crime and fire safety on campus.

Director of Public Safety Karen O’Callaghan said the department is required to get the report online

by Oct. 1. The law requires every university across the country to provide their respective communities with updated information and reports of crime from the previous three years.

This year, legislative changes brought updates to the reporting of crimes in the community.

“With the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the changes because of Title IX, we changed how we classify sex offenses,” said O’Callaghan.

In reference to the law changes, “sexual offenses – forcible” are now classified as either rape or fondling, and “sex offenses – non-forcible” are now classified as incest and statutory rape.

O’Callaghan also added, “The

VAWA requires us now to look at domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, these were added in 2014, so we went back and put the numbers in for 2013 and 2014.

The VAWA changes really are what dictated us having to change the formatting.”

Even with the extensive law changes, the numbers are still consistent over the past three years.

In 2014, the number of rapes reported was 4, and in 2013, the number of forcible offenses reported was 5 total. These numbers represent the number of cases reported to the police.

“We haven’t seen any changes, especially in the area of sexual misconduct or sexual assault, [the

numbers] have been pretty steady.

You’ll see we have four, five, six reported acts and we realize, we understand completely that it is the most under-reported crime out there,” said O’Callaghan.

With the low number of reported sexual violence acts, Public Safety and many other departments, including the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement are working to educate students. Still, many community members feel undereducated and unaware of what is going on.

“I wasn’t aware of the public safety reports, but I definitely think that any kind of sexual assault should be reported to us in a more transparent way. In the same way we get updates about robber-

ies, we should get updates about sexual assault,” said Cass Lang, junior public relations major.

In recent efforts to increase transparency, Public Safety has published a new Students’ Bill of Rights and other crucial documents.

“You’ll see that if you look at this report, probably the best thing that we have is this new policy, which is the student policy prohibiting discriminatory harassment, relationship violence and sexual misconduct because all of the definitions and what we have to track are in here, but it tells more too. It tells about student’s rights and it talks about all of the laws and the

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Renovations completed as part of five-year plan

By Danny Nikander STAFF WRITER

As part of a five-year plan to improve residential housing and other buildings on campus, the south side of the Netherlands Complex underwent significant renovations over the summer.

According to Joe Barkwill, vice president of facilities and operations, the updated housing included changes to the suites’ lounges, bathrooms and bedrooms. In addition, the walls were repainted and floors were redone, as well as new air conditioning units and new lighting installed.

“I love the family feel,” freshman student Janet Narain, a Breukelen house resident. said.

“We hang out in the common room together. I like the feeling of being so close.”

“I’d like something that connects the north and the south,” the marketing major continued, “I feel like it’s too separate. The south had a big party during the lunar eclipse and we were separated from the north.”

Hofstra is planning to completely renovate all residential halls in the Netherlands and Colonial Square.

The renovations in the Netherlands cost $5 million out of $25 million allotted for the entire project. Barkwill, who prepares and oversees contracts for campus construction, said the money comes from capital funds that are reserved for renovations, not student funding.

Additional plans for future renovations include redoing bathrooms and some residential towers, as well as possible elevator upgrades, which is a project separate from the renovations of the Netherlands and Colonial Square.

Residencies that are not a part of this specific project will still undergo slight renovations in the summer. Barkwill calls this “refreshing” dorms, which essentially keeps dorms up to code for student comfort.

“We encourage students to be mindful about putting things on

Jesse Saunders / The Chronicle Renovations were completed in kitchen of the Amsterdam house in the Netherlands South complex.

their walls,” said Barkwill, regarding things that can put holes in walls, like tacks and nails.

Residential buildings are not the only buildings that recieved renovations.

According to SGA Public Relations Chair Whitney Shepard, club office spaces were redone over the summer as well.

“As SGA begins its first week

in session all-new doors with windows have been placed on club office spaces with all new club name tags courtesy of Campus Operations,” said Shepard.

Additionally, the new Center for Student Collaboration is currently under renovations to add computers, couches and pods for group projects. Furthermore, an interfaith prayer space has been

completed and will open shortly on the second floor of the Student Center.

Similar to the renovations in the Netherlands, the club office spaces were not paid for by students.

Shepard said, “We have heard great feedback and now many clubs are excited to be able to see in and out of offices.”

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Debate application process names Hofstra a backup

By Laurel O’Keefe STAFF WRITER

On Sept. 23, The Commission on Presidential Debates announced, to some disappointment, that Hofstra was declined as a primary site to host a 2016 presidential debate and was instead chosen to act as backup site.

Had Hofstra been chosen as a primary site for 2016, it would have been the university’s third time in a row hosting a presidential debate following 2008 and 2012. However, the consecutive experience may have hurt Hofstra’s chances as a candidate to host this time around.

“We hosted two successful debates but [The Commission on Presidential Debates] also moves them around, they want them to be in different states,” said the Vice President of University Relations, Mellissa Connolly.

“They want to move them around so from what I understand, it was simply that it was someone else’s turn, which is why we were chosen as the alternate.”

Out of the 16 schools that applied, Washington University was the only veteran host selected. The other three, Wright State University, Longwood University and the University of Nevada, will host for the first time.

Hofstra was chosen as a veteran backup site but it seems unlikely that a backup location will be utilized.

“Backup sites have been used in the past but it’s not that common,” said Connolly. “It’s really [used] if something happens at a site or there was one instance where a site declined to host right after being chosen, so it happens.”

As for the application process, Hofstra University spent immense efforts just to become a candidate to host the debate next year.

“The applications are fairly

to host. While Hofstra was put on the back burner this year, the future of Hofstra’s hosting possibilities is not relative.

“It’s a very competitive process and only a four schools can be selected,” said Director for the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Dr. Meenekshi Bose. “We’ve had a very good track record with our last two debates and the fact that we were picked as the backup location, I think, is a testament to our success in programming and hosting. I think there’s no

“I’m sad and I’m disappointed that we didn’t get it but I understand the need to move around and have it in different states.” extensive. You have to present your entire plan in a number of areas like facilities, security, hotels and lodging,” said Connolly. “A team from The Commission of Presidential Debates usually visits the site and evaluates every site and even though they’ve been here before, they visited here too.”

After hosting two past presidential debates, Hofstra is more than equipped with facilities

doubt that we would be in serious contention down the road.”

Students seem to have mixed reactions to Hofstra University losing the debate bid. Some students were disappointed about not getting the chance to experience a debate in such close proximity, others were neutral.

“I heard we weren’t selected as a host site from an article shared by students online,” said

sophomore biochemistry major, Liliana Hinojos Madrid. “I think it would have been a great attraction for students to experience.”

Hofstra University’s tickets for the debates in 2008 and 2012 were awarded to students by a lottery to increase the educational value of hosting.

“We work just as hard at making sure the student experience is integrated and the educational experience is integrated as we do at putting on the debate itself,” said Connolly. “I’m sad and I’m disappointed that we didn’t get it but I understand the need to move around and have it in different states and have other people exposed to it because I also know how it changed our community.”

Although Hofstra may not host a debate this year, the event of the 2016 debates will still be utilized on campus as an opportunity for students to analyze and understand all aspects of a presidential race.

“Students should take advantage of every opportunity to follow politics in the 2016 presidential race,” said Dr. Bose.

“Hofstra will be putting together a full set of lectures and other programs to fulfill our education role in that process.”

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Latest Public Safety report reflects minimal changes Continued From A1 changes,” O’Callaghan said.

The document can be found online, along with the 2015 annual report, and includes terminology that can be misconstrued and is necessary to understand the reported incidents.

Even with the addition of these documents, Karla Bradley, senior sociology and women’s studies double major and policy chair for It Ends With Us, a studentrun sexual assault awareness organization on campus, feels that more needs to happen. She said, “There is a continued lack of transparency in what the reporting process looks like. Efforts such as the recent publication of student rights are attempts to address this, but there still needs to be more

work done to let students know what it means to file a report.”

She continued to speak about how an increase in education needs to occur, as many students are unclear on the definition of sexual assault, in relation to the other terms. “A student may have been sexually assaulted, but because they don’t know how to explain what happened to them, they may not seek help from Public Safety.” Bradley said.

With the installation of a new full-time Title IX coordinator, Lara Nochomovitz, the University is working to change that lack of education.

“Hofstra is working not only to decrease the number of incidents that are unreported, but also sexual violence and harassment generally. Hofstra’s efforts to

improve and promote reporting and to combat sexual violence/ harassment began well before I arrived,” said Nochomovitz in an email.

Her efforts, working closely with Public Safety and the It’s On Us campaign, are moving forward from the work that the previous coordinator, Jean PedenChristodoulou, started.

Lang commented on the campaign and said, “I think the University has definitely taken steps to spread awareness, especially by taking part in the national ‘It’s on Us’ campaign, but as with any situation involving such devastating statistics [and] numbers, there is always more to do.”

While sexual offense reports remained close among previous years, reports for liquor law, drug

law and weapons law violations all decreased from 2013 to 2014. The 2014 violations, respectively, were 22, 72 and 0, in comparison to 2013’s reported 49, 121 and 1.

With all of the numbers now reported, Public Safety is working to increase training among officers and provide university staff with policies and procedures on what to do when a sexual offense is reported to them. In relation to this, Bradley said, “Being able to respond appropriately to a disclosure is key in making sure students feel safe and supported in moving forward in the reporting process.”

O’Callaghan agreed that students’ safety and comfort is the most important piece of the puzzle. “This is about making sure students are comfortable in their

environment that they can pursue their academic pursuits and do that in a comfortable non-threatening environment,” she said.

Though the education of policies and procedures listed in the safety report comes mostly from the university and departments like Public Safety, students can also take action to educate themselves.

“I think the most important message I would like to get to students is we’re all part of this community and we should all take an active role in the safety of the community and part of that means being a good bystander,” O’Callaghan said. “If you see a student that might be getting into a situation that could be a problem, step in, and “step in” could mean simply giving a call to Public Safety.”

‘Pink Out Day’ shows support for Planned Parenthood

By Kirsten Brendlen SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Hofstra’s Student Advocates for Safe Sex (SASS) held a “Pink Out Day” event to raise awareness and support for Planned Parenthood in conjunction with Planned Parenthood of Nassau County on Thursday.

The representatives at the event got over 200 Hofstra students to sign a petition against defunding Planned Parenthood and to share their support on social media.

“Pink Out Day” was a national event held on college campuses across the United States and on social media. Planned Parenthood asked supporters to add a pink filter to their profile pictures and post selfies on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #PinkOutDay and #StandWithPP. The non-profit organization also asked women to share stories on their website of how their resources have helped them.

“We had this event to show support to the community, to show that people care. Planned Parenthood provides care for 2.7 million people, who would be without essential care if they were defunded,” said Victoria Martinez, sophomore speech, language and hearing science major and treasurer for SASS. The event was held outside

Hammer Lab and included free pink cupcakes and safe sex kits, which include condoms and lubricant, as well as a cardboard “I #StandWithPP” cutout to take selfies with. Students could also pick up slips of paper with instructions for effective Pink Out Day social media interactions, including mentioning the Planned Parenthood Action accounts on Twitter and Instagram.

The main focus of the event was getting students to sign petitions against Congress defunding Planned Parenthood. Available to students were the contact numbers for New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer, who both recently voted against defunding Planned Parenthood.

The event was coordinated for students and community members to show their support for Planned Parenthood in reaction to recent calls for the government to stop funding for the organization after several videos were released by anti-abortion groups that allegedly show PP employees discussing the sale of fetal tissue.

“As for the government trying to defund Planned Parenthood, I think it’s atrocious. They are basing this defund off of the fact that PP conducts and funds abortions and that’s only 3 percent

of what their money goes towards,” said Haley Schwartz, sophomore journalism and global studies major.

Several investigations have been launched but have not found conclusive evidence that Planned Parenthood has done anything illegal.

“The petition is to show politicians that people really care, because Planned Parenthood provides something essential – it’s not just abortions, it’s so many other things,” said Martinez.

“We actually had to make more copies of the petition, because so many people were stopping,” she said.

Planned Parenthood also provided free STI and STD screenings for Pink Out Day and the Plan Van visited to provide free screenings for gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. The Oct. 1 visit provided screenings to 15 students, a new record for the Plan Van. “Planned Parenthood is one of the only organizations dedicated to assisting women, and the government shouldn’t defund them cause it will seriously hinder thousands of communities,” Schwartz said.

Jesse Saunders / The Chronicle A student pledges support for Planned Parenthood by signing a petition at Hofstra’s “Pink Out Day.”

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Institute of Peace Studies launched on Day of Nonviolence Michael D’Innocenzo’s 55-year career and official retirement commemorated

By Nicole Boucher SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dozens of members of the Hofstra community came to the Cultural Center Theater on Thursday to celebrate International Day of Nonviolence and the launch of the Institute of Peace Studies within the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE).

Many were also there to celebrate the official retirement of Michael D’Innocenzo, co-founder of CCE, who has been at Hofstra for 55 years.

D’Innocenzo has been involved in student activism since high school and continued his engagement when he came to work at Hofstra in 1960. Speaking about CCE, he said part of its goal was to make people “think globally while working locally.”

The center, which was officially opened on Feb. 2, 2007, is now creating an Institute for Peace Studies, at the request of

D’Innocenzo.

“Maybe by next year, we’ll actually have a whole program where students can take courses in peace studies,” said Professor Martin Melkonian, who is active in the center and helped organize Thursday’s event.

The night began with a welcome from Professor Linda Longmire.

After noting that the International Day of Nonviolence is technically celebrated the next day, on Gandhi’s birthday, she referred to D’Innocenzo as “our own personal Gandhi.”

One of Hofstra’s a cappella groups, Hofstra Hofbeats, then performed renditions of “Yesterday” by the Beatles, “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys, and “Still Into You” by Paramore. Their

performance was followed by students reciting poems by prominent people from around the world calling for peace and justice.

The music continued with a piece titled “A November Mystery”, composed by Professor Herbert

school graduation rates and provide housing for low-income families.

“Nonviolence is a philosophy, it’s a strategy, it’s a way of acting that makes the world a more just and peaceful place,” Maney said.

Throughout the event, a petition was passed around in the audience asking people to commit support to nonviolence.

Maney attributed much of the Center’s success to the Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives, whose executive director, Margaret Melkonian, also spoke. She praised the “tireless activism” of D’Innocenzo, and mentioned the Peace Fellows, a student group from the CCE. At the end of her speech, she

“Nonviolence is a philosophy, it’s a strategy, it’s a way of acting that makes the world a more just and peaceful place.”

A. Deutsch from the music department. Deutsch was the only professor in the room to have matched D’Innocenzo’s 55 year record at Hofstra.

Professor Greg Maney, co-director of the CCE, spoke about the work the center has done and his hopes for the future.

He mentioned their efforts to prevent bullying, increase high

referenced a quote from Gandhi and said to the audience, “Let us go out and shake the world.”

The Peace Poets, a spokenword and hip-hop group from Harlem, gave one of the most anticipated performances of the night. They encouraged the audience to interact and join in during their songs. Their poems addressed hardships and injustices in today’s society.

During his remarks, D’Innocenzo spoke about Martin Luther King Jr.’s campaigns during the civil rights movement, D’Innocenzo’s own involvement in peaceful protests and what he witnessed others do for their causes.

The night was closed out with a performance of Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” by Makin’ Treble, another Hofstra a capella group.

Afterward, all audience members were offered a piece of “peace cake.”

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• After their first meeting, SGA elected six new students into their senate.

• The Appropriations Committee allocated $9,364 of the $16,502 requested by 5 clubs.

SGA WEEKLY

• SGA members will be going through sexual assault training and a Title IX information session with Title IX Coordinator Lara Nochomovitz so that they are able to assist in issues regarding

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sexual misconduct.

• SGA is encouraging students to attend the Food Committee

Compiled by Casey Lamkin

Meetings this semester: Oct. 7th, Nov. 4th, and Dec. 9th in the Plaza Room West at 7:30pm. These meetings with Compass will allow students to share their comments, questions and concerns regarding food services.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Sharon Rus

On Sept. 26, PS reported that a student entered Colonial Square far east at 5 p.m. without an ID and appeared to be intoxicated. PS responded and apprehended the student. NCPD was then notified, responded and took the student for evaluation.

He was issued a summons for drug and alcohol abuse.

On Sept. 26, PS saw an individual inside a vehicle in parking field six with a bottle of alcohol.

PS identified him as an underage student, confiscated the alcohol and issued a summons.

On Sept. 26 at 8:45 p.m., a fire alarm was activated in Suffolk Hall. PS responded and searched

the building. They found that three students were smoking marijuana in their room, which had triggered the alarm. PS issued the students summonses for drug abuse violations.

PS responded to a dispute outside Nassau and Suffolk Hall on Sept. 26. There was a former male student in a verbal dispute with a current female student. PS observed the male student grab the female student on the arm to prevent her from walking away.

They were both separated. The female student was not injured and declined police assistance.

The former student was banned from campus.

On Sept. 27, an RA reported to PS that while doing rounds in Colonial Square at 11:20pm, he observed a student smoking marijuana in Salem House. PS responded and issued the student a summons for drug abuse violations.

PS responded to an activated alarm in Stuyvesant Hall on Sept.

29 at 7:15 p.m.. A search was conducted and it was found that a smoke alarm was activated by a vaporizer in a student’s room.

The vaporizer was confiscated and a summons for failure to comply was issued to the student.

Key PS – Public Safety NCPD – Nassau County Police Department

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Overheard @Hofstra Compiled by the Hofstra Chronicle staff In Student Center: Girl: Does anyone have any fundraising ideas?

Guy: We can sell cocaine.

In the Fitness Center: Guy 1: I thought you were a worm nurse.

Guy 2: I decided to quit that job because they were too slimy.

On the Unispan: Guy 1: Do you follow Kylie Jenner on Snapchat?

Guy 2: No, do you?

In Cafe on the Quad: Girl: Listen. We can have a hurricane party this weekend. It will be a blast.

In Bits and Bytes: Girl 1: He wants you to call him tonight.

That’s gotta be an interesting call.

Girl 2: Possibly more awkward than the phone call regarding my impending pregnancy that wasn’t real.

In Axinn Library: Girl 1: I’ve been wearing your jacket all day and I just realized it now.

Girl 2: Do you feel closer to me now?

In Au Bon Pain: Girl: I’ve got plenty of uncircrumcised penis to go around.

In Breslin Hall: Guy: Your life is a ball of confusion.

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Outside the Student Center: Girl: She’s getting a massage. I will communicate for her through telepathy.

Long Island’s delectable treats: “Kiss My Cake”

By Pooja Jaisinghani SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Dear Hofstra students – as we say goodbye to the sand, sun and all things fun, we turn over a new leaf into fall and the new semester. Our summer flings have come to their expiration date, and “cuffing season” has begun. There are so many new faces on campus, and the only thing on every guy’s mind is, “Where should I take her out on a date?” Whether you’re a Long Island local or from the other side of the world, we’ve got a great place for the ideal coffee date.

“Kiss My Cake” – a small cafe located in dainty Huntington Village, just 20 minutes away from Hofstra University, is a local favorite for all coffee-holics and

dessert lovers. It is simplistic in its service: you go up to the counter and choose from a display of cupcakes, chocolate truffles, macarons and gelatos.

have surpassed all traditional flavor expectations. Up to date with the gourmet palate, there are always unique flavor combinations such as wasabi-

Highly-rated amongst the Long Island community as one of the best places to go for macarons, your date will be hooked with just one bite.

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“Whether you’re a Long Island local, or from the other side of the world, we’ve got a great place for the ideal coffee date.”

The hardest part is resisting the urge to buy everything.

My personal favorite has always been the French macarons. On every trip there I have been charmed by these delectable almond cookies that

ginger or rosemary-caramel that will turn your head and have you thinking, “How does one incorporate these flavors into a dessert so tastefully?” This local find will have you forgoing your trip to Ladurée in Paris.

didn’t think it was possible but these cupcakes are just the perfect balance between sweet and flavorful, but without overpowering your senses in any one direction. Savory and sweet, these bad boys are breaking

hearts everywhere. From sweet potato pie to triple chocolate and everything in between, the pastries have got the perfect balance to cater to the sweetest gal around campus.

And for the aficionados of all things caffeine – guess what else this place has to offer?

From Nutella mocha espressos to hot and steamy gelato shakes, the drinks are lustful and you won’t just kiss your cake, but you’ll have a love affair with your latte.

This cute little cafe might just steal your date away with its economically priced indulgences and NYC-inspired suburban location. Hold on to your lover as this romanticized coffeehouse awakens your palate.

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Freshmen Do’s and Don’ts: Fall Survival Tips

By Kirnendra Sidhu SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

It’s been a few weeks since college started and hopefully by now you have ditched the lanyard, found yourself a planner and realized where the edible food is. If you haven’t, time to pull yourself together – it’s only been a month and you’re already falling behind. If you’ve already done these and haven’t set the fire alarm off in your building yet, congratulations! You’re ready to start planning ahead.

Tip #1: Don’t Let Netflix Ruin Your Life I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but midterms are coming up and it’s time to start hitting the books. You don’t want to be the student who walks in twenty minutes late to the test in their pajamas and forgets everything

they studied the night before.

Reviewing early will save you the embarrassment and will prevent all-nighters. Start by going over your notes every day, creating some flash cards and actually using that expensive textbook.

Remember that procrastination is the enemy. Netflix will probably still have that show you’re dying to watch, but you only have one chance to take your midterm.

Tip #2: Selective Friendship (Networking) In all likelihood you already have a few people you consider your best friends in your dorm, but that doesn’t mean you should stop trying to get to know new people. Instead of only hanging out with the same group, why don’t you start making friends with people you don’t share a bathroom with? Commuters, you’re going to need a place to

crash come snowstorm season, and dormers, you want a friend that can drive. This is a great symbiotic relationship and there are many more to be found. Start by talking to your classmates, upperclassmen in your clubs or that guy on the hoverboard. Who knows, you might just build lasting friendships. Well, maybe not with that last one.

Tip #3: Do You Really Want to Spend the Summer Babysitting Your Sister?

It’s only October, but it’s time to start looking for internships, scholarships and summer programs. Compared to the sophomores, juniors and seniors, you’re at a disadvantage. Start by visiting the Career Center and create a more professional resume that you can send to potential employers that doesn’t include your mother as a reference. Make sure

you show you didn’t peak in high school, be active on campus and be nice to your professors. They might already know about some job opportunities and you want to be the first they tell instead of that overachiever in the front row. You might just get a great internship that pays. We can only dream, right?

Tip #4: Winter is Coming I’m sure you have noticed by now that Hofstra gets very cold, very quickly. Go get yourself some warm clothing and a bigger umbrella, because you will remember the threat of Hurricane Joaquin fondly once it starts snowing. Keeping warm will keep away that cold that everyone’s catching as well, and you won’t have to keep sniffling through your morning classes. It’s not yet time to break out the down jackets, but keep in mind that Ned

Dorm Room Dish:

Stark wasn’t prepared either and look what happened to him.

Tip #5: Always Back Up Your Files You’ll thank me later.

Tip #6: Never, Ever Pay Full Price For Your Textbooks Again You’ve fallen for the trap of the college bookstore, your professor hasn’t used the textbook once and you have no money in your bank account. Though you don’t have to worry about this now, remember come next semester that you can rent your textbooks online or wait until your professor tells you the cheap older edition works just as well. In the meantime, keep your textbooks in good condition and sell them at the end of the semester. This will at least make sure you’re set for winter vacation and not giving your relatives free hug coupons as Christmas gifts.

Ditch the pumpkin and bob for apples

By Sharon Rus STAFF WRITER

As the days get shorter and colder, I start to crave dishes to warm myself up: oatmeal, hot chocolate drinks and soups. But there’s nothing better after a long day of shivering from class to class than a steaming, hot plate of ... apples?

Apples are so commonplace that we hardly even think of them when cooking. Yet these fruits can be a Hofstra student’s best friend all year round, especially during the fall. They are in season right now, fresh and filling. Apples have powerful antioxidants, which may help to fight off disease. Turns out there’s something to the “apple a day ...” expression after all.

Baked apples – delicious and nutritious – are the best treat for

a cold night, and you can’t find them at any of the dining halls.

Yet the recipe is simple enough that even the busiest of students can manage it. Here are the ingredients that you’ll need:

Place the brown sugar, raisins or cranberries and chopped pecans in a small bowl and combine thoroughly. Next, place aluminum foil on the bottom of a baking dish and put the apples in it.

Afterwards, fill each apple with the stuffing mixture and sprinkle with cinnamon. Place more aluminum foil on top of the apples; this will make them more tender. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the sugar begins to caramelize and the apples are softer.

Finally, serve your delicious baked apples with a side of ice cream or yogurt. I find yogurt to be the healthier option and just as satisfying as ice cream.

Plus, some yogurts have a tang of bitterness which will go perfectly with the apple’s natural sweetness. Either way, the

“Apples are so commonplace that we hardly even think of them when cooking.”

4 medium-sized apples (any kind will do) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped pecans 4 teaspoons of raisins or cranberries 1/2 cup boiling water Granola/ice cream/yogurt (optional topping ideas) First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Then, scoop out the core from the top of the apple, leaving a hole, but do not cut all the way through.

Sharon Rus/The Chronicle contrast of warm and cold will delight your tastebuds. If you’re tired of the classic combination, try some peanut butter and

granola to make your treat salty.

Enjoy!

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Man on the Unispan What advice would you give freshmen?

By Sharon Rus SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

“Don’t stress because it’s not as scary as it seems. It’s not that bad.”

Sarah Hanlon, Freshman

“Do homework ahead of time, attend activities and don’t stay in your dorm.”

Lauren Cao, Junior

“Take it easy. Make friends. Get your work done.”

Joseph Kolb, Sophomore

“Study harder.”

Alex Poulos, Freshman

“Don’t be afraid to get involved in activities even if your friends aren’t doing them.”

Brian Sommer, Freshman

“Resist taking naps.”

Gianna Ensminger, Junior

Photos by Jesse Saunders

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The Humans of Hofstra

Megan Tewes, Freshman “I played volleyball in high school. I signed up for the volleyball club here, but I had to quit because it was too intense.”

Zachary Jordon, Freshman “I’m participating in Circle K and Quidditch.

Quidditch just seemed like something that would be fun to try because I’d only known it from Harry Potter.”

Shayna Burgess, Graduate Student “The thing that surprised me most about Hofstra is how big it is. It was hard to even find my car the first week or two.”

Sal Noto, Senior “I transferred to Hofstra from Nassau Community College, right across the street. Why Hofstra? That’s the million dollar question.”

Rita Cinquemani, Sophomore “I was expecting college to be this big scary thing, because being a small fish in a big pond is really difficult. But once I got here, everyone was really warm and inviting, and it made meeting new people and getting involved a lot easier.”

Photos by Jesse Saunders

How I Learned To

Carly Wilkins as Teenage Greek Chorus

Natasha Cole as L’il Bit

Justin Chesney (Center) as Male Greek Chorus

Drive

Alex Lewis as Female Greek Chorus

Bryan Raiton as Uncle Peck Spread by Jesse Saunders / Photos by Joseph Kolb

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Form Gallery: ‘The Complete Depiction of Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto’

Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Kollmer Work featured on the “Complete Depiction of Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto”

By Brianna Holcomb ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The Form Gallery stepped away from digital media and #DopeArt this week, and instead opted for words of wisdom.

“The Complete Depiction of Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto,” is a set of 43 words of wisdom. Rebecca Kollmer created this gallery.

Each set of quotes spans

across the walls of the studio and are each numbered in sequential order. This number line starts on the far left wall and makes its way around the gallery.

Not only are these numbers

in sequential order but they are also color-coded. The pieces of laminated paper look as though someone took the color wheel you find at Home Depot and typed up quotes on them.

Each of the quotes are so different from each other which is what makes this gallery so interesting. The advice seems to go against the things we are normally taught.

“Forget about good, good is a known quantity. Good is what we all agree on. Growth is not necessarily good. Growth is an exploration of unlit recesses that may or may not yield to our research as long as you stick to good you’ll never have real growth,” reads one of the pieces.

The quote above tells the reader that being “good” in this world is nothing. As a race we accept the concept of good, however just because something is not good does not mean it cannot help us move forward in life.

This gallery calls into question everything we have ever been told growing up. The advice given

in this manifesto compels the observer to re-evaluate the way they are living their lives.

As insightful as many of these quotes are, some of them left me dumbfounded while others I found to be just plain amusing.

The goal behind art is to incite conversation and challenge the audience’s views. “The Complete Depiction of Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto,” does just that.

One of the aspects that makes this gallery so insightful is the fact that it includes no photos.

This gallery forces the audience to read the exact thoughts of the artist.

How one applies the information gained from this manifesto is solely up to them.

This gallery is worth popping in to see whether you need some direction in your life or just a quick laugh. “The Complete Depiction of Bruce Mau’s Incomplete Manifesto,” is worth the read.

Kollmer’s gallery will be up until Sunday, Oct. 11.

Review: ‘How I Learned to Drive’ inspires introspection built up by the intense moments.

“The play allows us to entertain the possibility that there are a lot more grays in life. We are constantly moving between the black, white and gray.

It is an uncomfortable play. Some people will just say, ‘I didn’t like it.’

I understand that, but I challenge you to examine that voice and ask yourself what exactly you didn’t like,” said Ilona Pierce, the associate professor of drama and director of the play.

Sure enough, when I left the show, I observed people glancing around at each other as if wonJoseph Kolb/ The Chronicle dering what they had just Actors performing during the “How I Learned to Drive” Symposium watched. Or maybe they had hoped that someone Uncle Perk (Bryan Raiton).

By Sharon Rus could explain the unsettling feelings they Even though the subject matter of incest STAFF WRITER had. and pedeophilia shown through the play “How I Learned To Drive” by Paula This showed that the actors’ performancwas often uncomfortable, the play was Vogel is the delicately-made play about es had incited genuine conversation. It had humorous and self-aware. The constant the tense, sexual relationship between the sparked an uncertainty inside of us that we comic relief helped to relieve the tension young girl Li’l Bit (Natasha Cole) and her needed to talk about.

None of the characters are wholly evil nor are they wholly good. This complexity makes the play dynamic and incites discussion. The multiple layers unfold through a series of out-of-order flashbacks; it’s a memoir of Li’l Bit’s life.

The play not only divulges into the complicated relationship that she had with her uncle, who taught her how to drive, but it also questions the audience’s views of the world.

“The characters are completely contradictory. On one hand, the family is very free about talking about sex and the next moment they don’t want to talk about sex.

One moment alcohol is fun and the next it’s terrible. It’s very much like real life,” Pierce said.

The last show is on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. All students can get two free tickets with their current Hofstra ID card. If seats are available, tickets will be sold at the door 90 minutes prior to showtime.

This is a unique play, which will captivate you with the character’s quick wit and humanity. The show was nothing like I have ever seen before and I highly recommend it.

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Video Game Review: ‘Super Mario Maker’ has nostalgic appeal for fans

Photo Courtesy of Nintendo

By Rob Dolen COLUMNIST

Capitalizing on the decades of nostalgia that Nintendo has created since the dawn of arcade and video games, “Super Mario Maker” is the game every Mario fan has only dreamed of.

“Super Mario Maker” is the first Nintendo

game that allows players to create their own Super Mario levels.

The game utilizes a smart and intuitive drag-and-drop system that’s very easy to pick up on and doesn’t have a steep learning curve. Players can use the blocks, pipes, springs, mushrooms, Goombas and coins from past games in the series.

Players can create multifaceted levels

(including underground and underwater ones) with several different stages to make their created levels unique and fun. They can combine different powerups, enemies, blocks and more to add to the complexity of their levels.

“Super Mario Maker” allows players to push the envelope past the original Mario games. So much so, in fact, Nintendo has implemented a nine-day unlock program so that the player is not overwhelmed with all the new features that the game provides for creating stages.

After you have created your own masterpiece, head to the Course World section of “Mario Maker,” where you can check out other people’s stages from a vibrant community of creators.

Stages in the Course World can be anything from simple to complex to completely outrageous. There, players can follow their favorite creators and save their stages to use as inspiration for your own designing. Or, if you’re looking to browse around and see what other Mario fans are doing, you can use the 100 Mario Challenge to complete user-created stages from around the community.

Just don’t expect a standard campaign from typical “Super Mario” games involving rescuing Princess Peach and facing

Bowser in a boss battle. “Super Mario Maker” is all about reaching the end of the game.

The only important thing missing from the level editor are the checkpoints, meaning that if you fail a level, you will have to restart from the beginning.

Despite the annoyance of failure after plenty of tries, experiencing the crazy creations of others and creating your own masterpieces makes “Super Mario Maker” a unique experience every time. “Super Mario Maker” is the perfect game for fans of the classic Mario platforming.

Photo Courtesy of Nintendo

Artist Spotlight: Kehlani finds her center

By Nandee Mignon COLUMNIST

Three years ago at 17, she left her aunt’s house to find herself, to find her center. Now she is the hope of Atlantic Records and the voice of millions.

Kehlani Parrish is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Oakland, California. Like most independent artists, who start out at a young age (14 to be exact), music ruled her life: or shall we say, it became the “hub” of things.

Before music, she found her solace in dance. However, her dreams of becoming a ballerina were halted by a knee injury.

“That’s when I started singing,” she recalls in the bio on her website. Her aunt is responsible for exposing her to what Kehlani calls “powerful women and love songs.”

She went on to say, “It was that neo soul-R&B, and I couldn’t get enough of it. It felt right to sing from the moment I began.”

In eighth grade, the journey to her musical career began.

She started out as part of the pop cover group Poplyfe. The group was started and produced

by D’wayne Wiggins, known for being the founding member of 1990s soul/R&B group Tony! Toni!

Toné!

With Kehlani as the focus of the group, they ended up as finalists on America’s Got Talent.

Despite not winning the competition, the connections she made would come in handy years later.

In the years to follow, Kehlani found herself homeless and jumping from couch to couch.

However, once she graduated high school, she relocated to Los Angeles and got a call from her “America’s Got Talent” connection, Nick Cannon.

She asked for one thing, studio time. He sent her to New York where she met up with Jahaan Sweet, who she called, her “music soul mate.” The rest is history.

Shortly afterward, she released her mixtape “Cloud 19.” This release found its way into thousands of headphones, introduc-

ing this young talent’s voice. The following year, she signed with Atlantic Records.

Her second mixtape, “You Should Be Here,” showcased her vocals as well as a beautiful emotional story. The mixtape received as much attention as most albums would.

This mixtape tugged at the listeners heartstrings with songs like “The Letter,” an emotinal cry to a family member who left her

when she was young.

Featured artists, such as Chicago native Chance The Rapper in her song, “The Way,” and BJ the Chicago Kid in her song, “Down for You,” also make an appearance on her mixtape.

Because of her second work, the now 20 year old found herself on her first headlining tour spanning over 25 cities. As a result, the rising R&B singer has gotten the attention of 50 Cent,

The Game, Keyshia Cole, Sean Combs, Jay Z and many more.

Now working on her debut compilation under Atlantic Records, fans wonder if it will be self-titled or if it will be a dedication piece to her beloved Oakland. We won’t know until next year.

Until then it’s safe to say that after the late nights on an unfamiliar couch, Kehlani has found her center – or the hub of things.

Photo courtesy of Singerroom.com

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TV That Matters:

‘The Daily Show’

The Chronicle A&E Film Review:

‘Steve Jobs’

Photo courtesy of News.softpedia.com Photo courtesy of the EW.com

By Muhammad Muzammal

By Christina Murphy COLUMNIST

This August, America bid farewell to Jon Stewart, the political satirist who filled the homes of audience members with the savvy political commentary and snark of “The Daily Show” for 16 years.

With “The Daily Show,” Stewart fostered a new brand of political activism that one could participate in from their couch.

He was regarded by his fans as a trustworthy figure, more so than most politicians and journalists, but this particular bond wasn’t formed in one episode. It took 16 years of courage, honesty and a tumultuous political climate that sometimes left Stewart to be the voice of reason.

When it was announced that his successor would be Trevor Noah, it was no surprise that Stewart fans were quick to fight back with the same passionate protective attitude as a “belieber.”

Within hours of Comedy Central’s announcement, the Internet had recirculated tweets sent by Noah that were insensitive to both the Jewish and “fat chick” communities.

The terms “anti-Semitic” and “sexist” were the first words to come up after a quick Google search, which was not a good look for the man slated to replace America’s liberal sweetheart.

With the Twitter debacle lingering over production, “The Daily Show” took a simple approach when transitioning hosts during the Sept. 28 premiere. Other than sleeker opening graphics and slight modifications to the set, not much deviated from the show’s familiar form.

Noah’s opening monologue was rever-

ent and paid many thanks to Stewart. He referenced his humble childhood on the “dusty streets of South Africa.”

He also addressed the Internet’s cries that a woman or an American should have taken over Stewart’s role.

He claimed that American women and men were approached, but that they all “had something better to do, once more leaving a job rejected by an American being done by an immigrant.”

During the meat of the show, where he tackled the news, his jokes were a bit inconsistent.

He cleverly covered the media circus surrounding the Pope’s visit to America.

He suggested using popemojis “for when you want to inject just the right amount of confusing into your late night sexting,” which reminded the audience that he’s young and fresh.

He also discussed John Boehner’s resignation and water on Mars. During these segments a few jokes missed their mark causing the audience to groan in unison.

These groans were not just, “oh no he didn’t” groans, they were the audience’s audible disapproval of his choice to make jokes about Whitney Houston’s death and AIDS. He finished up the episode interviewing Kevin Hart. To the seeming surprise of Hart, the interview proved to be rather insightful.

Noah did not quite win over the audience during his first episode, but that was to be expected. It will take time for him to build trust with “The Daily Show” audience and he will certainly need more than juvenile jokes to get him there.

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“I am the conductor,” so declares Michael Fassbender as the titular character of Danny Boyle’s new film, the Aaron Sorkin-scripted “Steve Jobs,” a nontraditional biopic of the former enigmatic CEO of Apple Inc. And non-traditional is the most accurate way to describe “Steve Jobs.”

With the use of a three-act structure, Sorkin composes “Steve Jobs” much like his hero composes his Apple orchestra – with an intense, verbal fervor. Sorkin’s script, full of one-liners, one-upmanship quips and character melodrama, digs deeper into the head of the tortured genius, who was poised to drive his company to world dominance, despite having poor relationships with the people closest to him.

“Steve Jobs” then, is a deep psychological study of its hero. The movie tackles Jobs’s multifaceted personality, showing scenes of Job as an unloving father, a hard-ass boss, a selfish friend and a cruel leader. Sorkin’s script becomes both redemptive and revealing as the film progresses, reaching a cathartic sequence in the third act that pits Jobs against his failing relationship with his daughter Lisa (Mackenzie Moss).

The film’s three acts take place in real time, with Jobs preparing backstage for the launches of different computer products, two of them associated with Apple (1983 and 1998) and another associated with NeXT, Jobs’s venture after being fired from Apple in the mid-1980s.

Centered in each act and scene is Jobs, who breathlessly rehearses product launch speeches with his loyal, caring “work wife” assistant Joanna Hoffman (Kate Winslet) and tatters back and forth with current and former work associates Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen) and Andy Hertzfeld (Michael Stuhlbarg).

Joining the aforementioned trio is John Sculley (Jeff Daniels), former CEO of Apple and more importantly to the film, Jobs’s mentor and the closest father

figure the orphan Jobs ever had.

Therefore it’s fitting that Sculley plays psychotherapist to Jobs whose alienated, lonely upbringing is brought up in flashbacks. The flashbacks give Jobs a powerful reason to operate the way he does, for the absence of his real parents gave the genius a painful, irreversible truth.

Which is why Sorkin zeroes in on Jobs’s relationship with Lisa. Sorkin’s last scripted feature, “The Social Network,” also dealt with a public figure behind a largely used platform. Whereas “The Social Network” documented the growth of a massive social media conglomerate, “Steve Jobs” strives for something more human. It doesn’t study Apple’s influence on the world; rather it studies the man behind the company who had so much influence as a leader, but so little as a father.

Sorkin never insults Steve Jobs. He creates a man fueled by orphanic circumstance and pushed by his endless imagination. That we never feel true hatred for Jobs despite his coldness as a father to his daughter (especially in the first act where he denies Lisa’s relation to him), is a testament to the film’s writing and central performance.

And what a performance it was. As he is accurately self-described in the film, Steve Jobs was the conductor of Apple.

In “Steve Jobs” the film, Sorkin provides the notes and Fassbender gives them harmony. Fassbender’s rapid vernacular in the role fits Sorkin’s quick-witted dialogue and the actor’s depiction of Jobs as a man full of a venomous rage, who paradoxically loved but also loathed himself more than anyone else, make Apple’s far-gone leader an enduring character.

Boyle’s direction is frenetic and at times, takes a backseat to the writing and performances. Maybe that’s a good thing; Sorkin and company have assembled a brilliant film that is not only captivating, but provocative with its superb script and Shakesperean melodrama. It is a true must-see.

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EDITORIAL

The Party Line President Obama’s War of Inconvenience

By Johannes Sorto SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

For over four years now, Syria has been in a civil war that shows no sign of ending – and over the course of those four years, the Obama administration has been trying to do something about it.

We have witnessed President Obama’s struggle in dealing with Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syria, after he used chemical weapons last year to oppress his citizens. Instead of the U.S. taking action, it was Russian President Vladimir Putin who stepped up to remove those weapons from Syria.

Then came the rise of ISIS, which left the Obama administration scrambling for a solution. It has been over a year,

and to this day ISIS still has control of parts of Syria and Iraq.

Recently, we have seen new involvement taking shape between Russia, Syria and Iran. Russia has already begun launching airstrikes in Syria to defend their ally, while Iran has sent their own soldiers into Syria to capitalize on the airstrikes from Russia.

Both Iran and Russia have no interest in helping the people of Syria, and President Obama is foolish to think that inaction will result in a better Syria.

Through President Obama’s inaction he has empowered

Russia to not only get involved in Syria militarily, but also to invade Ukraine and annex all of Crimea.

It has led to the creation of ISIS, which now threatens to further destabilize the Middle East, and a refugee crisis that has pushed Europe further into economic

nations’ affairs. Since the beginning, President Obama has only been trying to get away from the situation in Syria.

Every time he thinks he has heard the last of it, a gamechanger appears. The most recent one was the rise of ISIS, which President Obama tried to quell by just sending a drone every now and then. Now, the game-changer is Russia and Iran. Once again, President Obama will look for ways to pacify the situation, while claiming it will gradually put an end to the war.

It seems that the war in Syria has become nothing more than

an inconvenience to him – one that he knows can only be fixed if he drops his passive principles and takes a more assertive role.

But the odds of President Obama correcting his mistakes are doubtful and we will likely see the war drag out while Russia obtains a higher standing in the world and our allies in Europe struggle to deal with a growing refugee crisis.

All of this seems to be a direct result of President Obama insisting to sit on the sidelines.

“Since the beginning, President Obama has only been trying to get away from the situation in Syria.” strain.

All of this has forced the Obama administration to scramble for a solution – one it will not find because of its fundamental belief that America should not be involved in other

Johannes Sorto is the President of the Hofstra University College Republicans.

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Recognize that ISIL is the real enemy

By Robert Bielunas SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The crisis in Syria encompasses more than just the fighting within Syria’s borders. It includes the refugee crisis that is now impacting Europe and the rise of the Islamic State. It has grown from another regional civil war into an international crisis with the threat of becoming a proxy war between Russia, which is backing the Assad regime, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, which are backing the Free Syrian Army. However, we need to be careful not to be dragged into another conflict within the Middle East.

Supporters of a more hawkish interventionist policy need to remember that we have tried intervention in the past and all we succeeded in doing was

destabilizing the whole region.

U.S. boots in Syria will result in another war like Iraq, Afghanistan or Vietnam.

The U.S. is already spending around $9 million a day fighting ISIL, according to the Department of Defense. This money is largely going towards U.S. airstrikes, but it also is spent on other U.S. military assets in the region.

Russia has been making waves lately with their efforts to supply the Assad regime with weapons, advisers and air support, but Putin will stop short of committing Russian ground forces to an active combat role.

If Russia commits ground forces in Syria, they will be

repeating the same mistake as they did in Afghanistan in 1989.

We should not let the hawks in the Senate and the House scare us into another costly intervention in the Middle East. Just because Russia is supporting the Assad regime does not mean we need to turn this conflict into a Cold-

or not, Russia is involved in Syria and we need to make sure that their involvement is productive in fighting ISIL. Realistically, Assad is not going to be going away anytime soon and the best thing we can do as a country is to support the groups in Syria that want to move the country towards a government that represents and is elected by its people.

At this point in time the real enemy is not the Assad regime, but ISIL and the other radical groups operating in the ISIL controlled areas. The biggest threat to the region is these groups, which use a twisted version of the Quran to

“Radical ideals cannot be defeated with bullets and bombs; they can only be defeated by the people who are most affected by them .”

War-era proxy war.

If the U.S. truly wants to fight ISIL, we should continue to use air superiority to attack ISIL positions within Syria and Iraq and continue to support moderate rebel groups within Syria. Like it

justify their brutal and inhuman behavior.

Although in the short term military force might be able to beat back ISIL, in order to destroy them we need to change the hearts and minds of the Syrian people. The Syrian people are the only ones who can defeat ISIL. If they do not reject them, ISIL will continue to return in different forms and continue to spread pain and destruction throughout the world. Radical ideals cannot be defeated with bullets and bombs; they can only be defeated by the people who are most affected by them.

Rob Bielunas is the President of the Democrats of Hofstra University.

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OP - ED

OCTOBER 6, 2015• A13

Get on-campus involvement on your radar

By Katie Spoleti SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

When I stepped onto Hofstra’s campus as a first-year student two years ago, I knew that I wanted to be more than just a girl buried in her books. I wanted to be heard. I wanted to be seen.

And, most importantly, I wanted to have a presence.

As a current member of five clubs, three professional organizations and Hofstra’s very own WRHU, I cannot stress enough the importance of immersing yourself in extracurricular activities.

Even though the classroom routinely teaches us valuable skills toward our designated fields of study, getting involved on campus means interacting with different people, learning new things and applying our knowledge toward everyday tasks.

Exploring the plethora of opportunities that student life offers means discovering who you are as a person, as well as getting to know those who share your interests. When you find an activity that really suits you, it can be one of the most rewarding aspects of college.

Being a part of an activity will keep you occupied, engaged and fill you with excitement.

Being an active member on Hofstra’s campus has changed my life and overall experience as an undergraduate. During my daily commute from Colonial Square to the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, I return waves, high-fives and hugs from a countless amount of people that share a bond with me. These

people are my classmates, my fellow club members and my friends. I don’t believe that one could be “too involved” as long as they manage their time right and prioritize what is most important to them. Of course joining an organization or two (or nine in my case) means that you have to

land the job of your dreams one day. Getting involved on campus will allow you to fill up gaps in your resume. Employers are always looking for students that are a part of organizations outside of class because it shows leadership and initiative.

You may not realize it now, but all that you do within your club, whether it’d be planning an event or facilitating a meeting, can translate toward valuable experiences.

Working together with other students can strengthen your skills as well as build up your list of connections.

Joining professional associations like the Society of Professional Journalists or the Public Relations Student Society of America are great stepping-

“It’s your job as a student to make sure you’re on as many people’s radar as possible, because you never know who’ll be coming around looking for someone like you. ” trade in part of your free time, but keeping busy in college provides nothing but benefits.

It is beneficial to join a multitude of clubs and organizations because it makes you a well-rounded person and, believe it or not, could help you

stones toward learning more about your major alongside students striving toward a similar goal.

At the majors meeting for journalism students that I attended last week, Dean Marc Oppenheim said, “It’s your job as a student to make sure you’re on as many people’s radar as possible, because you never know who’ll be coming around looking for someone like you.”

With that said, being involved in extracurricular activities is a great way to be recognized not only by your peers, but by faculty as well.

If you can think of at least one person that would consider you “on their radar,” then you’re on the path to success.

Getting involved is a task that is simple at first but requires a lot to maintain. However, once you put in the work, you will get back all that you give, and a whole lot more.

The views and opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section are those of the authors of the articles. They are not an endorsement of the views of The Chronicle or its staff. The Chronicle does not discriminate based on the opinions of the authors.

Hofstra’s 2016 debate dreams dashed

By Rachael Durant EDITORIAL EDITOR

As reported in the Sept. 29 issue of The Hofstra Chronicle, Hofstra was not chosen to host its third consecutive presidential debate in 2016. Instead, Hofstra became the runner-up location in case the other hosts are not able to complete their duties.

I was absolutely devastated by the news. The debate was a fairly large factor in my choice to attend Hofstra in the first place.

As a freshman, Debate 2012 was one of the best experiences of my Hofstra career. Aside from the general excited buzz around campus and bragging rights, I was able to see firsthand how the debate was covered on “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” I could be seen in the corner of their postdebate discussion, and a clip with my face in it was even played on the “Daily Show.” From lectures to special classes to volunteer

opportunities, Hofstra students were involved in every aspect of the debate.

Unfortunately, I did not take advantage of volunteer opportunities presented to students. I have always regretted this decision. My friends who did volunteer describe the experience as one of the best and most memorable of their undergraduate careers.

Ever since that October day, I dreamed of the 2016 debate.

I hoped that although I would have graduated by that point, I would be able to find some way to assist. I also hoped that Hofstra would get the debate to give students who were not here in 2012 a similar experience. It was such an incredible opportunity, I wanted the The Commission on Presidential Debates to again let

Hofstra students shine.

Students are disappointed about Hofstra not being chosen as well. Junior public relations major Cass Lang stated, “Personally, I am upset because I feel like I am missing out on what would have been an amazing opportunity. Especially as a communications major, I know how much of an impact an experience like that can have on

looking forward to the prospects of being able to participate in the festivities surrounding it this time around.”

Lang also said, “I am proud to be considered as a backup plan and I am proud that our campus is one of the few to host debates back-to-back.” This is the sentiment that I hope prevails.

While it is unfortunate that we are not hosting again, I am hoping the 2012 Debate spirit still finds its way into the student body.

A presidential election is exciting time and a great time to start following politics.

Read about the candidates.

Engage your fellow students in a discussion about the issues, policies and people that will affect our future. The policies in place now have important,

“Personally, I am upset because I feel like I am missing out on what would have been an amazing opportunity. ” a student.”

Fellow junior and political science major Steven Eareckson echoed her feelings, “I’m disappointed that Hofstra was unable to secure a presidential debate in 2016. Having missed 2012 by one year, I was really

long-lasting consequences. From foreign affairs to the economy to social issues, politics affects our everyday life. As a citizen and a voter, it is imperative that you understand what is going on in our political culture.

Hofstra may not have the debate in 2016, but it does have incredible resources to help you learn about and engage in U.S. politics. Take a political science class as an elective. Get involved with an issues-based club on campus. Attend one of the many lectures that the university hosts regarding politics or related issues.

We may not be hosting the official debate – but we can still recreate the experience and essence of the debate as a student body.

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SPORTS

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Men’s soccer falls in double overtime to Duke on Mon.

By Justin Grant SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Hofstra Pride men’s soccer team headed south to North Carolina to square off against the Duke Blue Devils for the first time in history. The Pride looked to continue the Blue Devils’ winless skid to seven. However, Duke tied the Pride late in the second half to eventually seal the deal towards the end of double-overtime by a final count of 3-2.

The Blue Devils demolished the Pride in shots by a count of 25-11.

The opening goal of the game was scored off a rebound at the 54:20 mark by sophomore Danny Elliott, which gave Hofstra

a 1-0 lead late into the game. A few minutes later, senior Marius Flateboe added to the lead with a momentous goal, notching his second goal of the season.

Nearing the end of the second half, the Blue Devils snatched away the Pride’s shutout with senior Zach Mathers’s goal at the 68:10 mark to acquire his third goal of the season.

The Blue Devils continued to pound the Pride late within the last five minutes of the game, scoring the second goal from junior Brody Huitema, his second goal of the season.

Finally, in the second overtime period, sophomore Brian White snapped Duke’s losing streak with an incredible goal at the

far post to lead Duke to victory against the No. 14 Pride, according to NCAA’s most recent RPI rankings.

Senior Zach Mathers led the Blue Devils with six shots, three of them being on goal and one assist followed by sophomore Brian White with five shots, three of them being on goal.

The Pride goalie, senior Patric Pray, came up with eight saves, but gave up three goals in a row in the heartbreaking loss.

The Pride (8-3) will next faceoff against their CAA opponent, University of Delaware (3-5-2) on their home turf on Oct. 10.

Victoria Mickens/The Chronicle Hofstra celebrates a goal in their win over UNCW earlier in the season.

Hofstra endures downpour, takes first CAA loss

By Kevin Carroll ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

In a torrential downpour, with winds gusting in all sorts of directions, the conditions – and UNCW forward Maddie McCormick – proved just too much for the Hofstra women’s soccer team to handle.

McCormick scored both of UNCW’s goals, one of which was the overtime winner, to lead the Seahawks past the Pride 2-1 on a Friday night that will be most remembered in Hempstead for the driving rain and wind that just seemed to get worse as the game went on.

“It was a difficult game to play, and the conditions obviously affected the game,” said Hofstra’s head coach Simon Riddiough. “[UNCW] deserved to win in the end, they got the winner and that’s just how it is.”

The few fans that braved the conditions and came to the Hofstra Soccer Stadium saw the two best offenses in the CAA struggle to find their footing for most of the match. They often had to contend with gusts of wind blowing the ball in different directions which made it a nightmare for both teams to try and maintain possession.

The first half was largely quiet

as both teams attempted to adjust to the conditions.

Neither Friederike Mehring of the Pride nor Carolyn Huddy of the Seahawks were fiercely tested in goal as they only saw a handful of shots, most of which wizzed wide or flew over the crossbar. By halftime, the two teams were deadlocked at zero and only managed five shots apiece. Leah Galton, the newly crowned all-time points leader for Hofstra, got a couple early looks at the goal, but was unable to capitalize on her opportunities.

The second half began no better for either team, as the wind continued to play tricks on the players, making it nearly impossible to mount any sort of constant offense. Jenn Buoncore finally put a good shot on goal for the Pride around the 70-minute mark as she skimmed one just over the crossbar.

The Hofstra offense began to pick up steam with some decent looks off two corner kicks, but the Seahawk defense was able to hold them off. At the 82:51 mark, McCormick was finally able to break the scoreless tie, sneaking one into the lower left corner of the net, just past a diving Mehring. The goal made it 1-0 UNCW with just about seven minutes left, and as the wind

and rain picked up even more, it looked as though it would be all the Seahawks needed.

However, the Pride wouldn’t go down so easily. Just four minutes later, Kristin Desmond took a nice pass into the box from Jeannine Molleda, and beat the goalkeeper Huddy to tie the match at 1-1.

UNCW pushed down field for one final chance, but was unsuccessful, and the match headed into overtime.

As exciting and climactic as those final minutes of the half were, overtime proved to be the exact opposite. McCormick wasted no time, firing a shot past Mehring just 90 seconds into the period to give UNCW the 2-1 OT victory. The loss was Hofstra’s first in CAA play, as well as their first loss at home.

“It happened so quickly, it was difficult to figure out why she [McCormick] was open,” Riddiough said about the overtime goal. “[It’s] something [where] we look at the tape and see how we do from there on.”

Hofstra dropped to 8-4 with the loss, and are now 2-1 in the CAA.

Jean Pierre Guzhnay/The Chronicle Kristin Desmond (above) had Hofstra’s lone goal in the 86th minute against UNCW.

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OPINION: Hofstra plagued by lack of school spirit

By Frank Aimetti STAFF WRITER

On Oct. 22, Hofstra’s third annual Midnight Madness will kick off a basketball season that will see third-year coach Joe Mihalich’s team face not only increased expectations, but also a problem a bit more personal; why doesn’t the average student care?

Never was the apathy more apparent than last year’s Midnight Madness event where droves of students flocked to the Mack Sports Complex, not to see the basketball team, but rather to grab a complimentary T-shirt in the lobby before heading back outside.

The inside of the arena was hardly any better as students appeared more interested in consuming free food and drink before they too walked out the doors.

By the time the team came out and the festivities had begun, most of the crowd was already gone.

Perhaps Hofstra students had reason to be skeptical, with the

program enduring three straight years of sub-par basketball with a low point during the 2012-13 season when four players were arrested for burglary.

However, the problem was not just with supporting the basketball team. The hard truth is that Hofstra students simply don’t have much school spirit when it comes to supporting Pride athletics.

The problem also was not in the quality of the games, since for the most part the teams have done their share. A 13-4 run to open the 2014-15 men’s basketball season, including a buzzerbeater win over local rival Stony Brook, did not seem to elicit any buzz on campus.

A nationally-ranked men’s soccer team still draws sparse crowds and little fanfare from the student body. Conference champion and NCAA tournament participant women’s volleyball team received little more than a mention despite a fantastic season. A men’s lacrosse team with national expectations failed

Mike Rudin/The Chronicle The Hofstra men’s lacrosse team played last spring in front of a sea of empty seats at James M. Shuart Stadium.

to make any waves in the student body.

So why the indifference? A common response might point to the death of the football program.

Other than being a more popular sport than basketball, football also offers a tailgating culture that no other sport can bring to the table.

Pre-game barbecues help to create an atmosphere that makes the game fun for casual fans and helps connect the fanbase to the sport in a way that basketball or lacrosse does not.

Attending sporting events at Hofstra generally is not part of the culture of the campus. When I attend basketball games, I notice that the alumni and family sections are more active in cheering and creating a loud and hostile environment for the opposing teams than the student section is.

The backbone of any loud, involved collegiate crowd is the student section and that is where Hofstra’s crowd tends to fall short. Outside of the hardcore fans in the first few rows, who are as loud and involved in the game as can be, it is common to see the student section sitting or not cheering during key parts of the game.

During a pivotal late season contest against conference rival William & Mary last season, nearly the entire arena stood during the climactic final possessions.

In an almost surreal sight, the only part of the crowd that remained in their seats was the back half of the student section, who simply looked bored.

Hofstra (19-12) ranked seventh out of 10 CAA teams in 2014-15 men’s basketball attendance, lagging behind even basementdwelling teams such as the College of Charleston (8-23) and Towson (12-19), despite a stellar season for Coach Mihalich and company. If success does not bring increased attendance or increased fervor in the crowd then what will?

Being a Hofstra student or even a fan of Hofstra itself does not always correlate to supporting Hofstra athletics. Hofstra apparel is common around campus and

Alex Mitchell/The Chronicle The women’s basketball team celebrates in front of a lacking student section.

the general sentiment among the student body is that the majority of students enjoy attending Hofstra. However, the connection between being a Hofstra student and being a Hofstra sports fan could not be weaker.

Aside from the occasional ad flashed on a TV screen in the academic buildings, I’ve found that advertising for Hofstra sporting events is nearly non-existent and awareness of game or match dates is even rarer.

It is not a priority for Hofstra students to attend sporting events and a big part of that is the accessibility of the student-athletes.

While I can’t say enough good things about every student-athlete I’ve written about and talked to during the past few years, on a lot of levels, it almost seems like student-athletes are a different “class” of Hofstra student.

The average Hofstra student might not connect with a studentathlete the way they would with a fellow student, because in many ways, despite attending the same school, their experiences could not be more different.

Due to the time commitments they face from practices, workouts, and preparation, studentathletes tend to be fairly insular, which might make it hard for a typical student to see a student-

athlete as “one of them.”

A personal connection to the athletes, or lack of, might just be the difference between a student choosing to attend a Hofstra sporting event or not.

In the end, it comes down to whether Hofstra sports will ever become a priority for the diverse student body of Hofstra.

Sustained success is an effective way of drawing dedicated fan support as many Hofstra fans have faith in teams due to the strong accomplishments of Hofstra athletics in recent years.

In essence, fan support comes down to two questions. Is attending a Hofstra sporting event worth the time investment for the typical Hofstra student? If students do attend, will they enjoy the experience and be drawn back?

The responsibility of making Hofstra athletic events an entertaining fan experience falls on everybody’s shoulders, from Hofstra administration, to the athletes and to the current fans of Hofstra sports.

Time will tell in the long run what the student response is regarding the lack of school spirit.

Right now, my suggestion for Hofstra students is this: check out the next big Hofstra sports game or match and give being a fan a try. You may even get a free T-shirt.

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Hofstra hangs on to defeat UNCW in five sets

By Joe Barone STAFF WRITER

Over the weekend, the Hofstra volleyball team visited North Carolina with their eyes set on remaining perfect in CAA play.

The Pride took this one in a thrilling five-set win over a surging Seahawks team that had just won five-consecutive matches.

In a battle between two of the top teams in the conference, it was Hofstra with the advantage in kills, hitting percentage, points and assists.

The blue and gold was led by their trio of stars – outside hitters Veronika Kostova and Nanishka Perez as well as middle blocker Leticia Valente.

All three captured double digits in kills, ultimately proving to be the difference makers in three out of five sets.

Kostova continued her remarkable campaign, notching kill number 310. She had 318 combined in 2013 and 2014.

Flying under the radar was freshman libero Luisa Domingues. She earned 21 digs in the contest while Corrina Delgadillo and Hannah Klemm each posted 12.

The digs proved to be vital for the Pride, as they were able to keep the volley brewing long enough to drain a UNCW team who had played the prior night.

During the match, it was Klemm who moved closer to history. Klemm now has 2,925 assists in her career, moving her into fourth place on the all-time program assists list.

The Berlin native is averaging at least 11 assists per set.

Klemm has grown into a major playmaker on the court for the Hofstra Pride.

The two teams exchanged leads in the opening set, prior to Hofstra taking over with an 8-3 point finish. Every member of the Pride contributed on the score sheet, which carried extreme

momentum into the second. The final score of the first set is 25-22.

Hofstra began the second set in a dominating fashion. They scored the first five points before UNCW could even react.

The Seahawks made things interesting towards the end, thanks to the fantastic performances of Nicole Lott and Kristen Powell.

However, Hofstra held on for the 25-23 advantage.

After dropping the next two sets in heartbreaking style, 14-25 and 24-26 respectively, the Pride sought to finish off UNCW with a resounding 15-11 victory.

The win extended Hofstra’s streak to five matches. This most recent power surge from the Pride has seen the team leapfrog their next two opponents in the standings – Towson and James Madison – for first place in the CAA with 14-6 overall record and a big 5-0 in conference play.

Abby Strusowski/The Chronicle Hannah Klemm (16) sets the ball as Michaela Rucli (10) prepares for the spike.

HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away Home

10/6

10/7

10/8

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

10/9 Friday

10/10

10/11

10/12

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Vs. University Of Delaware 7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer

@ Towson 3 P.M.

@ James Madison University 1 P.M.

Volleyball

@ Towson 7 p.m.

@ James Madison University 1 p.m.

Field Hockey

v.s. University Of Delaware 3 P.M.

Vs. Towson University 1 p.m.

Golf

Tennis

WOMEN’S: @ Quinnipiac MEN’S: @ Manhattan

WOMEN’S: @ St. john’s Time TBA vs. Wagner College - 12 p.m.

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OPINION: Field hockey makes case for best fall team

By Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra Pride field hockey team is the most dominant team out of all the Pride fall sports teams.

Including teams such as the national ranked men’s soccer team, the always-tough women’s soccer team, and the reigning CAA championship winning volleyball team. I’m not discrediting all of them; all three teams are very good and should compete for a CAA title. What I’m saying is that, right now, the field hockey team is the best and most thriving team of the four.

Yes, the men’s soccer team is the highest-ranked team of the four, ranked 23rd in the nation (as of Sept. 29). Yet, field hockey is on an eight-game winning streak and has completely conquered opponents. There have been some nail-biters, but that comes with every sport, and with nailbiters come blowouts (see 7-1 and 9-1 victories over Colgate and Sacred Heart.)

The team is 10-3 on the year, with the three losses coming in a row. The last two losses were against two tough opponents: 17th-ranked Boston University and sixth-ranked University at Albany. They fell to Boston 6-3, their worst loss of the year, and held Albany to just one goal, which was the decider.

Following the heartbreaking Albany loss, the team took down opponent after opponent. During

the eight-game win streak, they outscored opponents 35-15. In total, the Pride outscored opponents 51-28 and has outshot the opposition 169-87. The only time where the opponents have the advantage is in the save count, where they have out-saved the Pride 118-59, but that’s not a stat to be proud of. That just means Hofstra is getting through opponent’s defenses at will.

Not only has the offense been putting up fantastic numbers, it’s the defense that’s giving the offense the opportunity. The Pride has limited opponents to just 10 shots or fewer in eight of their 13 games, four of which they limited opponents to under five shots.

That is, in my mind, just absolutely incredible. Also in eight games, they limited opponents to two goals or less.

Not only has the team as a whole been playing well, individual players themselves have been on a whole other level.

Multiple athletes on this roster are having career years and have already broken previous bests; and the year isn’t even close to being over yet. Leading scorer Claudia Marin Samper has 15 goals and 10 assists for a whopping 40 points on the year. She has already surpassed her previous season’s totals, and passed former teammate Jonel Boileau’s career highs. To make that statement even sweeter, Boileau was CAA Player of the Year with those stats, and Marin Samper has six games left to play. Just think

about that.

Then there are the Schoen sisters. Both Stella and Simca are on pace to have big years.

Stella was an All-CAA first team pick in her rookie campaign and would’ve been one her sophomore year had she not missed seven games with an injury … so she was a part of the second team instead. There is no doubt in my mind that she can surpass her freshman year totals.

On to the reigning CAA Rookie of the Year. Simca is dismantling opponents. She has seven goals and assists with 21 points to correlate, already passing her last season goals and points totals.

To rub more salt in the wounds of her opponents, she’s doing all of this as a defender.

On now to Colby Hussong, who had a career-four points coming into 2015, all coming from assists. In this year alone, the Miami of Ohio transfer has six goals and three assists to give her 15 points. She has come up big for the Pride this year, as she has started every game so far and has two game-winning goals.

Look for her to come up big once conference play starts.

Not only have the usual faces been stepping up, the freshmen have made an impact of their own. Starting with Samantha Schlegel, she is fifth on the team in goals with five so far. Following two spots under her is Madison Sauve with two goals. Both have been coming off the bench to provide a spark for the Pride. Not

Victoria Mickens/The Chronicle Stella Schoen (21) looks to pass ahead to Claudia Marin Samper, while a Quinnipiac defender looks to make the steal.

seen as a prolific goal scorer, Madison Reed has one goal and one assist for her freshman campaign, but has logged 595 minutes and started in every game she has played in.

Offense will win you games, but defense will bring home the championships, and that’s especially true for this Hofstra Pride defense. The back line is held down by Leigh Maxwell-Smith, Taylor Mumley and Carissa Witmer. The three have helped Hofstra hold opponents to 28 goals in 13 games and have been pivotal players in the games where the Pride has held opponents to less than five shots. If the back line fails, which it rarely does, Hofstra is lucky to have Carys Swan in net. So far this year, Swan has started all but the first game for the Pride. She

has allowed 26 goals and has saved 55 shots to accumulate a 9-3 record. She was named to the CAA All-Rookie team, and with the stellar season she’s been having, there’s no reason why she can’t be a first or second team member.

Just in case anyone reading this forgot, the Pride has six games to go, all against conference opponents, and are already putting up career numbers. This is a team that is on fire and can easily win out the rest of the year if they really put their minds to it.

The Hofstra Pride is set to face 13th ranked Delaware at home, where they are 8-1 in front of their own crowd, on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. If Hofstra beats Delaware, they should go on to win the conference, and possibly make a run in the NCAA Tournament.

Field hockey keeps rolling, wins eighth in a row

By Jeffrey Werner STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra Pride field hockey team remained hot as they traveled to Columbia University to take on the Lions and came out with a 4-3 victory. This win was the Pride’s eighth straight and they improved their record to 10-3 on the season.

It didn’t take long for the Pride to take their first lead in the game. Just two minutes in, freshman midfielder Madison Sauve was open when Claudia

Marin-Samper passed her the ball and Sauve fired the ball past the goalie, her second goal of the season, to put the Pride up 1-0.

All the Pride defense needed to do was hold off the Lions offense until somebody scored again. It took nearly 32 minutes, but that somebody was freshman forward Samantha Schlegel, who notched her fifth goal of the season with just a minute left to go in the half.

Marin Samper was credited with another assist and the Pride took a 2-0 lead into halftime.

With Marin Samper contributing

to the offense with two assists, she was bound to score a goal.

A little over 10 minutes into the second half, Marin Samper answered notched her 15th goal of the season that put the Pride up 3-0.

Realizing the game was getting away from them, the Lions needed to look to someone to bring their team back into contention. They only needed to look to one athlete, Katie Ruesterholz, when she finally put the Lions on the scoreboard with a goal a little over 12 minutes into the

second half. Two minutes later, Ruesterholz scored again to bring Columbia to within one goal of Hofstra’s lead, 3-2.

Possibly fearing her team was starting to get too comfortable with the lead, freshman Madison Reed took it upon herself to extend the Pride’s lead back to two goals with her first of the season. Ruesterholz would score her third goal of the game to bring the game to 4-3, but that would be the closest Columbia would get as Hofstra escaped with the 4-3 win.

These teams last met a year ago when the Pride hosted the Lions. That game went into overtime and a goal by thensophomore Stella Schoen won it for the Pride 4-3.

This matchup against Columbia was Hofstra’s final non-conference game of the season, as they begin CAA play at home against the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, who are 10-2 on the season, 1-1 in CAA. That game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.

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Emily Agudelo key to early-season successes

By Joe Barone STAFF WRITER

Failure is a tough pill to swallow for Hofstra women’s soccer athlete Emily Agudelo. That is why she makes it her business to use that prescription as a motivation for success. She understands mistakes will occur, but only the best of players know how to cope with that adversity – like her idol Lionel Messi.

“I just continue to keep my head up and work hard,” Agudelo said. “[It’s all about] showing up and playing my very best, giving my team the best chance to win [each game].”

For Emily, benefitting the team always comes first. She reinforces that by her statistics – tied for fourth on the team in goals and sixth in points. While her numbers may be overshadowed

by CAA Player-of-the-Year Leah Galton, Emily plays a vital role for the success of the team. In just three years with Hofstra, Agudelo has had her fair share of big moments.

On Nov. 7, 2014, Hofstra met James Madison in the CAA semifinals. After the two teams exchanged leads through 80 minutes, it was Agudelo who found herself in an unfamiliar position.

With a free kick from midfield, she surpassed the goalkeeper and found the back of the net with nine minutes remaining in the match.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she reminisced.

Neither could James Madison, who played relentlessly – tying the Pride twice before succumbing. The goal sent Hofstra back to the CAA Championship for the sixth time since 2005, where Northeastern ultimately defeated them 2-0.

The Cinderella run of 2014 is something Agudelo and her teammates often think about. The end result was bittersweet after an impressive run, but nearly impossible to accept.

“We remember the feeling of losing in the championship,” she said. “We are out to prove to everyone that we are capable of winning this year.” It is definitely possible.

The Pride is led by Galton who happens to be number one in the conference in goals, points and shots. “Leah is absolutely incredible, because she cannot be stopped,” she said. With Galton, Kristen Desmond and a variety of offensive weapons combined with Agudelo’s stellar defense, a title can return to Hofstra for the first time since 2012.

“As long as we continue to work hard, stay focused and finish our key chances, I believe we can win it all,” Agudelo said confidently.

Capitalizing on opportunities is a given in any sport, however, working hard and staying focused are major factors that separate the good teams from the elite.

Agudelo manages to stay levelheaded through it all. She does

not allow one win to get her too high, yet she does not allow one loss to destroy the team’s morale.

That is her job as a leader.

“We have to be organized and communicate throughout the entire game,” she said practically constructing a game plan.

The junior marketing major is one of the more unsung heroes on this dominant Hofstra Pride team. She is a humble leader, flying under the radar, yet always remains confident even through difficult matches. It comes with experience. The head coach of the Hofstra Pride women’s soccer team, Simon Riddiough, did nothing but rave about his player.

“She is [an] extremely talented and versatile athlete … she is an awesome kid as well,” said Riddiough.

As a perfectionist, she says learning from her mistakes is Cam Keough/The Chronicle irritating. However, she assured Emily Agudelo prepares to send the ball down the field. Agudelo is one of the Hofstra fans that mistakes would veterans that has led this team to success early in the season. not change the aggressive way the Year in her senior year.

New York Mets current run to the she plays. The level of intensity “She’s a leader on the field postseason. has been the same since the and sets a great example for the “Our starting line-up consists opening game of the season. It is younger players,” said teammate of five senior players who do not fueled by her itch to win.

Maria Pettet. want to leave the season without For Agudelo, she just wants the With soccer consuming most of a ring,” she said. taste of victory. However, awards her time, Agudelo loves returnIt is clear to the Hofstra comand achievements have become ing to her home in Long Beach, munity that Emily and the rest of a norm for her. Throughout her New York whenever she gets the her teammates do not want to high school soccer career, she chance. Her go-to eateries in the swallow that difficult pill again. achieved All-Nassau County neighborhood are Gino’s and The With Agudelo on the field, Hofstra Honors, an All-Class selection in Laurel Diner, which is considered has a major opportunity to cel2010 and a Career Achievement to have one of the best slices ebrate like it’s 2012 once again.

Award in 2013, but her most of pizza on Long Island. In her notable and her favorite – the spare time, Agudelo roots hard 2012 AA2 Conference Player of for FC Barcelona while loving the

Hofstra bounces back from loss, routs CofC

By John Grimaldi SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Hofstra dominated the College of Charleston in women’s soccer on Sunday, defeating them by a score of 5-1.

“It’s a good bounce-back victory, especially from Friday afternoon [against UNC Wilmington],” said head coach Simon Riddiough. “I think we were disappointed as a team Friday in our own performance, individually, and losing at home always hurts a little bit. So, to bounce back today with a good, dominant performance, especially the second half, shows a lot of character from us.”

Both Hofstra and Charleston

had just six shots in the first half, with the lone goal coming off a free kick by Emily Agudelo and headed in by Chloe Dale in the 17th minute, the senior’s first goal in her time at Hofstra.

Despite the lead, Riddiough wasn’t pleased with his team’s first half performance.

“It should have been 1-0 College [of Charleston], they were the much better team, and they were the more aggressive team,” said Riddiough. “I called some individuals out, told them that we just weren’t good enough, and they rebounded and reacted positively.”

They responded by scoring four goals, as Hofstra’s offense

exploded in the second half of the play.

The bevy of second-half goals started with Leah Galton, who scored her 10th goal of the season off of a cross from Kristin Desmond in the 59th minute.

Eight minutes later, Desmond took it upon herself to score her fourth goal of the season, with an assist from Jill Mulholland.

Defender Madeline Anderson then scored off of a corner kick from Jeannine Molleda in the 76th minute. The last of the Pride’s goals came unassisted from Sabrina Barton off of a steal on an errant Charleston pass.

The Pride will go on the road for three straight games

against conference rivals in Towson, James Madison and Northeastern.

“In this conference, winning away is extremely difficult … it’s never easy,” said Riddiough.

“They’re three very tough teams, but not unbeatable.”

Hofstra improves to 9-4 overall, and 3-1 in conference play with the win over Charleston.

Combined with the UNC Wilmington loss to Northeastern, the Pride has moved up to second place in the CAA standings, now only trailing James Madison for the top spot, who they play on Oct. 11 at Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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