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KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935
Hofstra among few institutions charging for personal counseling By Danny Nikander ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Hofstra University is among the minority of higher education institutions that require an out-of-pocket fee for personal counseling services. At Hofstra, the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center offers counseling and support for students; however, to receive personal counseling, students are required to pay a fee after three sessions. This charge is not covered by insurance. As college students juggle and prepare their finances for the real world, these fees may discourage them from getting help. Currently, private colleges like Adelphi University, Molloy College and New York University offer short-term services similar to Hofstra; however, they do
not charge fees. Out of 487 colleges surveyed by the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors in 2014, roughly eight percent charge for all personal counseling, and around seven percent charge fees after a certain amount of sessions, like Hofstra. The remaining 92 percent do not charge students for individual counseling services. In 2015, the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) – a nationwide survey – found that roughly 36 percent of students reported feeling “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at some time in the past year. At the Saltzman Center, students who seek individual counseling are first given the option of 10 personal counseling
sessions. The initial intake – used to collect general information about the patient – and the first three sessions are free of charge. Those who wish to continue their counseling are required to pay a $30 upfront fee for each session thereafter. Students are not required to attend all 10 sessions and additionally have the option to schedule more if need be. In addition to individual counseling, Student Counseling Services (SCS) offers free group therapy after, or instead of, the 10 individual sessions. They also allow free one-time consultation visits for students to address concerns or get temporary support, as well as crisis counseling for emergencies. According to John Guthman, the Director of Student Counseling Services, the $30 charges go into university
administrative funds and cover fees for services. “The fee is not intended to be an obstacle. If students are having challenges, they can certainly come in and press those concerns,” Guthman said. Students at Hofstra question whether these services are effective enough in aiding the mental health of students. Sarah Omodt, a freshman public relations major, said she would utilize counseling services if she felt she needed them; however, the cost of the sessions might deter her. “I feel like we are already paying so much to go here,” Omodt said. “All of the services on campus should be included, especially something like that. If somebody actually needs help they shouldn’t be paying for that.” Guthman said the center does
try to accommodate students needs. “For students who are struggling with fees, every situation is unique,” he said. “We’ve typically worked that out with the individual students.” Despite the charges being off-putting to her, Omodt does feel services provided by SCS are a good option to use for students suffering from mental health issues. Daniel Rinaldi, a staff psychologist at the Saltzman Center, had a similar thoughts. “This facility is meant for shortterm treatment but that doesn’t mean we can’t be flexible,” Rinaldi said. “If you’re in crisis we won’t turn you away because student safety and well-being are our top priorities. If we feel that treatment should continue we will do everything we can to find the student the most appropriate resource locally or at home.”
Solar-powered festival celebrates Earth Day
By Marie Haaland STAFF WRITER
In celebration of Earth Day, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted a festival during common hour on Wednesday, April 20 on Calkins Quad. A multitude of clubs set up tables with different activities at each, and a microphone was set up for student performances. The celebration is an annual tradition at Hofstra that started when the CCE was established in 2007. “I think it went fabulously, the sun showed up just as we ordered,” Aashish Kumar, associate professor and co-director of the CCE, said. “The student clubs really make this event worthwhile ... and I think most of the energy created by the student performances becomes a centerpiece.” For the first time since the celebration started, the entire event was solar powered. Most clubs that participated had an activity along with the information at their table. The
Rock Climbing Club, for example, was giving out painted rocks, the International Club would write your name in three different languages, the Buddhism Club was doing henna artwork and the Geology Club let people make a fossil out of clay. The club Students for a Greener Hofstra was also in attendance. “This is my fourth year seeing the Earth Day festival. It has always been like this; we share a good time and we raise awareness,” Tsz Hin Tang, the president of the club, said. “People should know more about what’s going on. The world is dying, plastic bags are everywhere, fish are dying because of us, and so we want students’ ideas so we can try to make a change on campus.” Tang, a senior finance and management double major, said.
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Photo by Peter Soucy Hofstra’s Bhangra dance group performed at the Earth Day festival on April 20 in Calkins Quad.
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Innovator stresses importance of imagination
By Katie Krahulik STAFF WRITER
By the time she was 32, Lisa Seacat DeLuca was named one of MIT’s “35 Innovators Under 35” for 2015, Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business,” a 2014 “Working Mother of the Year” and one of Network World’s “50 Most Fascinating People in the World of Technology.” The decorated IBM Commerce technology strategist came to Hofstra on April 19 to talk about her many patented ideas as well as her other accomplishments for “An Inventor’s Vision of the Future: Innovation and Creativity.” DeLuca, a native of the Midwest, introduced her presentation by emphasizing the importance of imagination. She explained her ability to be innovative and visionary is rooted in her childhood adventures. DeLuca was the first woman as well as one of the youngest inventors at IBM to ever reach the 100th Invention Plateau Award, having patented 250 issued inventions over the course of her career. She talked about her journey of trial and error in making it big as an inventor with a slideshow featuring several of her patented ideas. These ideas included individual conference call tones to avoid introductions during meetings, an app that provides directions and a ticketing
sales deal that enables people to sit in multiple locations throughout a sports event. “Some of the things that you might think are stupid are really great ideas,” Athelene Collins, the Executive Director of Hofstra Cultural Center, said. “This event gives students an opportunity to come and interact with a professional. She said so herself, she didn’t learn these skills in school. It wasn’t until she met and worked with professionals that she gained that hands-on knowledge.” DeLuca pushed herself to be daring and bold in the engineering field, traveling all over the country and constantly attempting new things. Throughout her presentation, DeLuca encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones. “Don’t be afraid to do things that you love. I think people feel the pressure to have a career and go a certain route,” she said. “For me, I’ve always continued to do the things I love outside of work which was playing with technology or writing kids’ books.” During her presentation she talked about her climb to success and the role being a woman played in that rise. “One pro is that everyone knows who you are. You go to a conference and you stand out because there aren’t a lot of women,” she said. “Everyone knows me and knows
my name, but that’s definitely a pro because you can stand out. I don’t really see any cons of being a woman in the field because I work from home, but I never feel excluded or discriminated against or anything.” Victoria Bermudez, a junior rhetoric major, was impacted by DeLuca’s achievements. “I definitely think she’s an inspiration just for the fact that she’s a very successful woman in a very maledominated field,” Bermudez said. “I’m not into inventions, really. I’m more in the entertainment field, but I guess the idea aspect of it is the same.” Creativity was central in this event. DeLuca emphasized the
fact that the ability to be creative and innovative will open many doors for people. Daniel Williams, a sophomore double majoring in entrepreneurship and marketing, considered DeLuca’s message carefully. “Creativity doesn’t mean creating something brand new,” Williams said. “All I have to do is add my own touch to something existing.” Despite not being interested in inventions, Bermudez was happy she attended. “I can definitely take some of her advice and apply it to my own dreams and visions that I have for myself,” she said. “I definitely enjoyed coming today.”
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Final thoughts from the editor-in-chief By Lauren del Valle EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
This year serving as editor-inchief of The Hofstra Chronicle has been a childhood goal realized. Admittedly it was first rooted in an obsession with Gilmore Girls and my need to be like Rory; but since my youthful frivolities, it grew into a goal to be a journalist advocating for truth. My four years with The Chronicle have proven that it has the ability to be a platform for accountability journalism and a forum for discussion. The Chronicle is arguably the loudest voice on Hofstra’s campus, and with that role comes responsibility. When you’re privileged with a platform that can reach a wide audience, it is a journalist’s duty to respect the sacredness of that. This is a commitment to your sources, to your readers and to yourself to provide your community with ethical, fair and wellrounded reporting. It is also the duty of a news-
paper to serve the community by holding the powers that be accountable and to be relentless in your efforts to challenge the status quo. To my Chronicle staff: I encourage you to continue to demand accountability – that of your peers, the administration and yourselves. I am confident that you will continue to push The Chronicle to strive for greatness and help to effect change. And to the Hofstra community: I challenge you to utilize The Chronicle as a forum for discussion rather than an easy target for criticism. You cannot effect change unless you participate in the conversation. Join The Chronicle staff in creating a dialogue among yours peers and university faculty and staff to better the place about which we all care so much. It is easy for readers to forget that the paper’s staff is comprised of a motley crew of fellow students that are just getting their feet wet in their craft. I commend my fellow Chronicle reporters
for having the courage to put thousands of copies of their work on newsstands and online each week for their peers to scrutinize. I have learned so much about a journalist’s challenges and the ethical standards expected of them. I credit my time at The Chronicle with making me a stronger person and preparing me for the challenges I will undoubtedly face on a daily basis in my professional career. Though so many of us have cycled through the office in the far corner of the student center, and many more after us will inevitably do the same, The Chronicle retains a legacy of student journalists and their dedication to producing a publication that keeps the Hofstra community better informed. I am incredibly proud to have been a small cog in that machine. It’s been a wild ride, Chronicle. I would not be the person I am without you, and for that I am grateful. Illustration by Matt Subrizi
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Soon-to-be grads learn basics of salary negotiation
By Fabiha Khalid STAFF WRITER
As seniors get ready for life after graduation, the Career Center has been offering workshops to enhance skills needed in the real world. The latest “How to Adult” session featured a discussion on the basics of salary negotiation with the Director of Career Development and Assessment Lisa Tandan, Assistant Director Michele Roberts and Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Engagement Denise DeGennaro. A slideshow presentation was set up for this discussion, however, only four students showed up. Tandan, Roberts and DeGennaro decided to use this as an opportunity for a more intimate conversation. They allowed the students to discuss any personal issues they were having with internships and job offers. Tandan began by explaining what salary negotiation is and went on to explain that other perks, such as vacation days, can be negotiated too. “Anyone can negotiate salary, from potential to current employees, just not past employees,”
Tandan said. She asked, “Why would you want to negotiate salary?” Alyssa Dixon, a senior replied, “Sometimes you feel like what you’re getting isn’t what you think you deserve to get.” Roberts added that it’s important to compare what other companies are offering in your field. “Do make sure to check your region, because that makes a huge difference,” she said. Tandan shared her experience with regional salary differences and explained the disparities between large corporations and small businesses. “Minibusinesses expect salary negotiations, mainly because they see it as a good thing,” she said. “They see if you can advocate for yourself, then you can advocate for the business and the job as well.” Since there were only women present at this discussion, Tandan thought it would be important to briefly talk about the wage gap. “Women make 79 cents on the dollar to men. Men negotiate harder and go for the money, while women tend to be nicer,” Tandan said. “It’s good to
Earth Day promotes sustainability Continued from a1 Tang is an international student from Hong Kong. He says people back home recognize the threat of climate change and pollution. One step that has been taken to prevent it from worsening is charging extra for plastic bags at grocery stores, encouraging people to bring reusable bags. This idea has been implemented in some U.S. states and counties, but it’s rare. The Green Party of Hofstra University was also in attendance and they were handing out flyers explaining their 10 key values. They also had several glass jars labeled with different issues, such as gender equality and Black Lives Matter, and students put marbles into the jars of issues they support. Besides Hofstra clubs, there were also representatives in attendance from the Food and Water Watch, as well as the Long Island Alliance for Peaceful
Alternatives. At their table, the Food and Water Watch had a petition for students to sign to ban fracking on federal land. Paul Auerbach, a member of the organization, said, “We’re for various causes that are beneficial for the environment.” In addition to banning fracking, the group opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and supports labeling foods as genetically modified organisms (GMOs). There was also a group of students from Hempstead High School, including sophomore Kashay Robinson. “[My favorite table was the] henna table,” she said. “I like [the event], it’s different; I’ve never been to something like this.” In addition to all of the informational tables and activities set up, there were also student performances. A few people sang or played guitar, read poetry and one student had a flea circus. The event ended with a performance from Hofstra’s Bhangra dance group.
be nice, but you have to be nice to yourself as well. Negotiation doesn’t have to be a mean exchange between you and the employer. It can, and should be, a nice, amicable discussion.” Tandan and Roberts emphasized that you should do your research and prepare for the negotiation, sometimes even before you go in for your first interview. Dixon shared how she was once caught off guard with a salary question because the employers had asked it over the phone before her interview had taken place. “This is why it’s important to have done your research,” Tandan said. So when is a good time to start talking numbers? The administrators explicitly warned against asking about salary in your postinterview questions. However, “Once you get the offer, and they say that you’re the person they want, that’s when it’s time you start prepping yourself for the negotiation,” Tandan said. In the meantime, it’s important to determine why you deserve the salary you want. Online resources can prove to be helpful, how-
ever Tandan said, “Sometimes your best resources are people. Talk and ask around. Ask for a range of what you should be looking at for an entry-level salary.” Another time you should be prepared to negotiate is when you are up for review in a company you are already working for. “You should also be ready to negotiate your salary anytime your position changes, or if you are taking over for someone who left,” DeGennaro said. In those instances, Roberts said you should write down what changes have occurred that you feel would constitute a raise. “On one side write all the responsibilities you had when you were first hired and on the other side, write responsibilities you have taken over and how you have impacted the people around you,” Roberts said. “This makes it easier for everyone to determine and clearly see why you should be getting a raise, whether it be for the time period in which they are looking for someone new, or even permanently.” Addressing how to negotiate a salary, Tandan said, “Always keep
the employers in the limelight. Don’t let them confuse you with these questions. If they ask what you are looking for, tell them you are flexible and ask them what they have budgeted for the job.” Roberts added how it’s important to state the facts. Tell them your education, your past experiences, your impact on people and anything you can bring to improve the company. “You want it to be a fun, amicable exchange and give them the feeling that you’re willing to work for the organization,” Roberts said. Courtney Willison, a senior business management major, found the session useful and enjoyed the intimacy. “We were able to ask questions and really figure out the best ways to negotiate which is something I don’t think many graduating seniors consider,” she said. Willison suggested that other seniors utilize the resources at their disposal. “Do not graduate and regret not soaking up the knowledge that Hofstra has to offer,” she said. “Hofstra graduates are going places for a reason.”
Senior Send-off: Mad, sad and full of hope
By Che Sullivan COPY CHIEF
Let me take you back in time. It’s September 2013, around midnight. On this warm and fateful evening, my best friend, my confidant, my silly rabbit and future Managing Editor Ehlayna Napolitano asked if I could take photographs of a nowdemolished residence hall for a Chronicle article about its demise. I reveled in taking photos of that moldy place I hated living in so thoroughly. I wish I could remember more and make this more romantic, but the point is I got to be on the cover my first time at-bat. A few issues later I became photo editor because the former one stepped down without really telling me. Becoming copy chief was more organic and made a lot of sense for me as a linguistics major. It’s been great working with everyone and I can’t believe how much I have learned from all the wonder-
ful people I got to work with. I want to thank the sports section for teaching me so much that I never would have sought out on my own and especially for rekindling my childhood excitement about sports that got suppressed during young adulthood, even though your section is long as hell. I hope Ben Suazo and
“Now, can anyone get me a job?” Alexis Vail read this, my respective copy pa and ma. You guys were so fun and inspiring and I still cannot believe Alexis is from Salamanca, New York. Thanks to Jesse Saunders, my angel, my photo editing light for having so much ambition and talent. Sarah Kocher, you rock and I’m so
excited about your future and am infinitely glad you’re around to be copy chief. Amanda Valentovic, always sad you left copy, but I’m excited to keep reading features even after I graduate. Last, but certainly not least, I want to say farewell to Glenn the custodian who is genuinely one of the most sincere and friendly people I’ve ever met. We all miss you at the office! Working for The Chronicle was a good deal; I got to hang out with my best friend, made new friends and I had an outlet for my creativity. I got to be published, which was wild to me given the weird town I come from. I couldn’t possibly express my thankfulness for its existence and for the graciousness and hard, unpaid labor of the people I’ve worked with. I just wish everyone would remember that 10 is a numeral. Now, can anyone get me a job?
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Appropriations End of Semester Report
SGA WEEKLY WRAP-UP Compiled by Casey Lamkin
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Meeting
Requested
Allocated
Percent Allocated
Meeting 1
$20,499.94
$13,215.04
64.46%
Meeting 2
$38,404.93
$9,737.29
25.35%
Meeting 3
$8,985.61
$5,670.00
63.10%
Meeting 4
$28,994.24
$11,656.86
40.20%
Meeting 5
$7,216.12
$5,669.01
78.56%
Meeting 6
$7,747.44
$7,747.44
100%
Meeting 7
$10,298.73
$9,071.37
88.08%
Meeting 8
$6,667.14
$5,106.84
76.56%
Totals
$128,814.15
$67,873.85
52.69%
A resolution to support extended Fitness Center hours passed in a unanimous vote. A resolution to support extended library hours also passed in a unanimous vote. After pursuing a New York Times subscription for students the result is that all access passes will be given to those who sign up for it and costs will be split with several departments of the university. SGA declared that there are 145 SGA-recognized clubs. The first official SGA-recognized club list in their history was compiled, and it will be maintained in the semesters moving forward.
Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Gabriella Ciuffetelli On April 15 at 8 p.m., a Hofstra electrician notified PS that they discovered a smoke detector was covered with a plastic cup and duct tape in one of the rooms in Stuyvesant Hall while conducting a fire alarm inspection. The electrician corrected the situation and the student was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards.
bike was no longer there. Police assistance was declined.
On April 16 at 4 p.m., PS received an anonymous report that an individual was observed kicking out a window on the unispan. PS responded and conducted a search for the individual, which proved inconclusive. PS also notified the Plant Department for repair.
On April 19 at 11:55 p.m., a male Hofstra student went to the Hofstra Information Center and reported that another student assaulted him at Bangers bar located on Hempstead Turnpike. The student suffered injuries to the left side of his face. Hempstead police officers, along with an ambulance, responded and the student was transported to NUMC where he was treated for his injuries. A search was conducted for the other student. The initial search was unsuccessful, however, the student was later found at his off-campus residence.
On April 19 at 4 p.m., a Hofstra student reported to PS that she left her bike unlocked outside of CV Starr between 2 p.m. on April 14 and 4 p.m. on April 19. When she returned the
On April 22 at 12:30 a.m., PS received a report from the Hofstra Plant Department that two students were observed on the roof of Gittleson Hall. PS responded and observed the
individuals attempting to exit the building. They were stopped and identified as a female Hofstra student and a nonstudent male. Both individuals were taken to the
Hofstra Information Center, where the student was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards and the nonstudent was banned from campus.
Key PS – Public Safety NUMC – Nassau University Medical Center
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O v e r h e a r d @ H o f s t r a Senior Sendoff: Compiled by The Hofstra Chronicle staff On the Unispan: Girl: I’ll tell you what to do first, become a communications major then be a stripper. Outside of Cafe on the Quad: Guy: They should make a gay porn version of Homeland called Homoland. Outside Bits ‘n’ Bytes: Girl: Are you gluten free? Guy: No, I just associate myself to that lifestyle. In Colonial Square Hall: Girl 1: I thought tulips were from the Norwegish. Girl 2: Oh, no they’re from the Dutch.
In Lawrence Herbert School of Communication: Guy: I feel like you believe in Titanic conspiracy theories. Outside the Student Center: Guy: Oh my god I forgot to tell you. Drunk me had a slice of your flat bread last night. Sober me is really sorry. In Nassau and Suffolk Hall: Guy: Please stop telling me I take L’s, it’s hurting my feelings. Outside the Axinn Library: Girl 1: Obviously I’m Angelina and you’re Brad Pitt. Girl 2: Why am I Brad?
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By Janet Lee FEATURES EDITOR
Four years ago, I had my mind set on joining The Chronicle, regardless of my major. Little did I know that by junior year, I would see my name in the masthead. Looking back on the last couple years during my time at Hofstra, it has been a challenging journey, but a rewarding one. I can proudly say that I have achieved everything I had hoped to achieve, perhaps even more. As a PR major in a room full of journalists, I had the opportunity to take on a new role and have a glimpse of what journalists experience day-to-day. Kudos to all you future journalists, you all deserve a pat on the back. Trudging myself to the office each week seemed like a hurdle, but being around people who share the same passion and dedication made it easier.
I want to express my thanks to the entire staff of editors and writers, but especially to Isabela Jacobsen; I wouldn’t be here without you. I would’ve probably wondered, “What would have it been like if I was a staff writer for The Chronicle,” forever. To Amanda Valentovic, you’re going to make an awesome features editor. You’re going to kill it. I trust that you will keep pages A-6 to A-9 full with only the best content and probably even new content. As Kim Possible would say, “Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me.” We’ve been through a lot this semester, but we pulled through together. All the sleepless nights we spent in The Chronicle office are nights I’ll look back and reminisce for a long time. Ta-ta for now, Chronicle, I’m leaving you with positive vibes only.
Letters from the Pacific: Anchored on Long Island
By Kaeli Van Cott STAFF WRITER
After going to a new city each week, avoiding tap water for months, trying to study while planning my next adventure using only Wikitravel and living on a ship in the middle of the ocean, my semester around the world with Semester at Sea ended on April 16 as I got off the ship in Southampton, London. Even though the day was filled with teary-eyed goodbyes, I felt a very real sense of freedom and relief as I dragged my huge duffel bags and saw my dad for the first time since January. I had come full circle since he hugged me goodbye and dropped me off in San Diego, but I felt completely different. Over the course of three months, I have tried weird foods
like bullfrog in China and ostrich in South Africa, climbed a mountain, camel trekked through the Sahara Desert and spent the night stargazing, snorkeled with fish in Mauritius and traveled alone successfully in Vietnam. There are so many experiences I’ve had throughout my journey that I am forever grateful to my parents for, because without them, I wouldn’t have had the chance to do any of these things. I’ve only been back in New York for a week and everyone I talk to asks me what my favorite country or place was. I cannot sit here and honestly say that any one place was my absolute favorite. Each place had its own quirks that I loved. I will say, however, that the places I enjoyed the most were ones that I knew little to nothing about before actually going to them. Myanmar
and Ghana were not on my list of must visit places, but after traveling there, meeting such friendly people and truly experiencing something I’ve never experienced before, I would go back in a heartbeat and I fully intend to one day. It feels very strange to be back home after traveling for such an extended period of time. It’s comforting to be able to eat whatever food I want and take naps and hang out with family and friends, but there are some things that feel very foreign to me. Driving a car instead of being the passenger in a taxi feels a little weird, but it’s great to have that sense of freedom again. Sometimes, I realize how many possessions I have that I absolutely don’t need but just really want. When your life is carried in a little backpack throughout one country, mate-
rial things start to matter less and less. I have seen so many things and have had so many realizations; the only way to do
my experience justice is to think more critically, live my life differently and share my thoughts with other people.
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Dorm Room Dish: Let’s make Crepes for your cravings
By Sharon Rus STAFF WRITER
If you’re craving something to hold you over through a long weeknight of work, then look no further than the crepe. This delicate pastry will leave you surprisingly satisfied. Nothing says “late-night cram session,” more than a homemade crepe. In order to make the crepe you will need: -1 cup of flour -1/2 cup of milk -2 eggs -1/3 cup of oil -1/2 cup of hot water In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs. Gradually pour in the milk and water. Next, stir all your ingredients together until you have a smooth consistency. If you have clumps in the batter, add more hot water. Then scoop out the batter in a small cup. You want it to evenly
spread on your skillet, so don’t be afraid to turn the pan. Let it cook for a minute on one side and then flip it over with a spatula. Depending on how crispy you want your crepe, leave it on the stove for a minute or two. Make sure not to burn it! Once you’ve successfully made your crepe it’s onto the hardest decision: the flavor. Savory or sweet? The struggle is real. If you decide to go with sweet, then Nutella – a classic – or peanut butter makes for an amazing spread. You could even prepare a healthy snack by rolling up your crepe into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Or put greek yogurt and your favorite berry inside. The frozen fruit section is a great way to fill up not only your crepe but also your stomach on a budget. If you’re feeling more indulgent than plain PB&J or greek yogurt, find some frosting and phone your friends over for a fun night
of crepes and funfetti. Nothing says college like late night baking! Not everyone craves sweets. Still, there’s a lot of options for you savory lovers. You could turn into a true college kid by simply warming up last night’s chinese leftovers and wrapping it up in your crepe. No judgement! Or try this simple savory crepe idea, which calls for the following ingredients: -1/2 cup of your protein of choice (chicken/tofu/bacon) -1/2 cup of spinach -1 avocado Saute your spinach and protein together on a skillet and season to your liking. Then put it inside your finished crepe as though it were an omelette. Serve with sliced avocado. This satiating combination of fat and protein will leave you full. Either way you lean – salty or sweet – make the most out of your treat. Bon appetite!
Club Spotlight: By Brianna Ciniglio STAFF WRITER
Adopt a Dream is a non-profit organization that gives back to underprivileged children who have diseases or disabilities. In their most recent event, the Bidding for Hope Auction, the club raised $2,525. “Ninety percent of that goes to giving children their dreams and 10 percent is going to a charity called the Bald Beauties Project, a charity founded by the cousin of one of our members,” Lauren Asselta, the communications chair of Adopt a Dream, said. “[The founder] passed away from Leukemia a year ago.” At the event, the organization auctioned off over 50 baskets, which included items such as Mets tickets, Victoria’s Secret merchandise and Vera Bradley
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bags. Since the club’s founding in October 2011, they have granted the wishes of nine “dreamers.” Throughout the semester, the club organizes fundraisers and plans out what they will be doing for the children that they are working with. Adopt a Dream assisted two dreamers this semester. The first was a 14-year-old boy named Christopher Cuban who has ADHD and suffers with dwarfism, but loves adventure and New York City buses. “We gave him tickets for a New York City bus tour, day passes to [go] rock climbing, a gift card to go out to dinner with his mom and things for a movie day at home,” the club’s vice president, Jennifer Connelly said. The second dreamer was 7-year-old Christopher Gonzalez,
who has Down syndrome. His only wish was to have a great day with his siblings, so Adopt a Dream sent him a box that was filled with passes to Coney Island’s Luna Park, tickets to the New York Aquarium and a movie theater gift card. “My favorite part of the club is the friendships I’ve made, the leadership qualities I’ve learned and have been able to pass on and, most importantly, being able to grant dreams to children who are so strong and deserving,” the club’s president, Samantha Pauleen Jean-Louis said. The club is looking forward to working with the next dreamer. “No dream is too large or small for us,” Connelly said. “If we set our hearts to it, we can make things happen.”
it through finals alive
By Austin Woolman SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
It’s that time of year again: The time of year when you find your dorm littered with empty cans of Red Bull and fast food trash. The time of year when you are hunched over your desk in the middle of the night accompanied by your dimly lit desk lamp, which seems to be the only light in your
While finding ways to cope during finals week is healthy, you don’t need to necessarily be physically healthy. Sometimes the only way you can find true happiness during study time is driving to the nearest McDonald’s, stuffing large fries down your throat and washing it all down with a chocolate milkshake.
“Sometimes the only way you can find true happiness during study time is driving to the nearest McDonald’s, stuffing large fries down your throat and washing it all down with a chocolate milkshake” life. It’s time for final exams. Whether you are a freshman experiencing finals for the first time or you are a senior, days away from graduation, finals is a stressful time for everyone. The challenges that we face every late December and early May always seem insurmountable. “The most challenging part about finals is time management,” junior sociology and criminology major, Gabrielle Wasserstein said. “All of the papers and other projects are due around the same time, plus we need to account for actual study time for finals.” “Keeping all of my things in order is a challenge for me. Since I mostly have papers and projects, I have to have time set aside to do them,” journalism major, Marialena Rago said. There’s no understating the pressure we are all under during finals week. It may seem as though it’s a week destined for misery and overworked brains, however, it is important that you find healthy ways to cope during finals, even if your pile of work could reach the top of the Empire State Building.
“I absolutely love Taco Bell,” Wasserstein said. “I love smart popcorn, that is always my go to,” Rago said. Even though junk food is one strategy to deal with the stress of finals, it’s not the only one. If you happen to be on a diet then there are definitely other alternatives to coping with stress. “Every half hour or so I do workouts after so many hours of studying,” Sierra Sharratt, dance major, said. “Like sit ups or jumping jacks.” “I like to get up and walk around outside,” Rago said. “It helps me stay alert and awake.” Regardless of your preferences, it is imperative that you find ways to relax during finals. If you focus too hard or study too much, then you could potentially set yourself up for disaster. It’s important to take a deep breath and focus on everything you need to do, but also take some time for yourself. No matter what happens, we are just a few days away from the ultimate nirvana of relaxation that is summer vacation.
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Man on the Unispan If you won a million dollars, what’s the first thing you would spend it on?
By Brianna Ciniglio STAFF WRITER
“[I’d] pay off some student loans.” Greg Lofaro, sophomore
“[I’d] buy some food.” Kayshawn Vige, freshman
“A new computer.” Michael Nicolich, freshman
“A plaque saying I won a million dollars – a really cheap plaque.” Jacob Rosenberg, sophomore
“I’d buy a ton of stock.” Alex Mucci, junior
“A yacht and [I’d] go around the ocean.” Jared Keyes, sophomore
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Leigh Maxwell-Smith, Senior “As a second semester senior, I’m feeling a little lazy. I’m ready to go I guess. But I’m going to miss a lot of people here. I live pretty far; I’m from Canada. So I won’t really get to see a lot of my friends I made here in the next couple of years. So I’m just trying to hang out with them and get as much time in as I can. I live in Vancouver, which is on the west coast. I got recruited to play on the field hockey team. I’ve played on the team for the last four years. I’ve been playing since I was seven, so quite a while. I wasn’t really expecting to come to America. I thought I was going to stay in Canada. It kind of just happened. There was a girl from where I’m from that came the year before and she really liked it so I thought I’d give it a shot. It worked out for me; it’s been fun, it’s been a good experience to get so far away. So my plans for after graduation: I’m going to move back home, hopefully get a job, but if not I kind of want to travel a little bit and then settle down I guess. I mean like get an actual career and start in the business world. My dream job would be working for a sporting or fashion company in their marketing department. I really like sports and I enjoy fashion too. Either one’s fine. It would be great to work for Nike or Adidas. We’ll see. I like the athleisure fashion that’s happening because obviously I like athletic clothing because I like sports. So I like that style but I also like dressing more formal sometimes. I think it really depends on my mood. Right now I am studying lots so I have a hoodie and joggers on.”
Carissa Ramirez, Freshman “I originally came to school with the idea that I was going to major in political science and some branch of communications, I didn’t even know, and then I found out that you can’t just pick communications, you have to major in a branch of communications. So then for a while it was just political science. So I said let’s pick up some theater, but then thought that’s not really going to benefit what I’m trying to work towards, even though I really don’t know what I’m trying to work towards. But I know that theater is more of a hobby and a side activity rather than a career for me if I’m being realistic. And then somewhere along the line I realized that a lot of my classes overlap so it would be easy to pick up a minor in global studies and international affairs so I picked up those two. And I said, you know what PR is fun so here we go! So double major, double minor. My dad was like, ‘Are you sure you can do that?’ Dad, please, I don’t have a social life! It’s terrifying. I have no idea what I want to do with my life. When people ask me where I’m going to be in 10 years, I can’t pinpoint a place of where I’m going to be, I can only picture myself being happy. And I don’t really know how I’m going to get there or what I’m going to do. Because right now for me, thinking of how I want to be happy is traveling somewhere, spending time with my family and my friends, being able to explore things that I’m not really aware of right now and learning. And that’s what I think of in 10 years I want to be doing. But realistically, life doesn’t work that way. And I have to have a job in order to travel. And I don’t know what job I want to have to make money. And I don’t want my job to be a job, I want to have a career in something I’m passionate about but I’m passionate about so many things that aren’t really related so it’s hard to find a direction to go to and work towards that I know will provide for myself. It’s a big question mark right now. And I just hope I find my way while I’m here. I’m hoping I just trip and stumble into what I want to do.”
Anthony Minerva, Freshman “My biggest struggle is probably opening up to people. I’ve always been really closed off and coming out didn’t make that any easier. I came out after graduation. The first person who found out was my brother and we were driving, coming back from a family party. He just texted me and asked me, and I was still in the closet at this point. And it scared the hell out of me. But he’s my brother and we have a closer relationship than a lot of brothers so I was like OK fine. He sort of knew and he had a lot of questions so we just talked but I told him you can’t tell anybody. I told my parents after that and I feel like that’s sort of weird because most people come out to their friends first but my brother asked me so I thought ‘OK.’ I’m sort of shy, I knew I would clam up and I wouldn’t tell them so while we were in the car, I just sort of blurted it out and for the first 10 minutes they thought I was joking. I was afraid to come out because I didn’t want to be treated – I didn’t want to be different. You want to fit in, you don’t want to stand out at all. My family, they were just ignorant, they didn’t know anything about it, they were still supportive. Like my mom still has questions and I just have to answer them whenever she has them. I’m excited; I’m happy and proud. It’s a lot better because I don’t have that weight on my shoulders, nothing I have to hide; I can just be myself. After that, I started coming out to some friends from high school. And when I realized that nobody cares, it was a lot easier. Coming out to my parents first, I had this expectation that it was such a big deal. When I came out to two of my friends for high school, they just said, ‘sOK, why did this take so long?’ The community at Hofstra is very accepting. That’s one of the reasons I came here. I wanted to come to a community where I didn’t have to hide this. The Pride Network is great; it’s a nice community.”
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Hofstra Concerts announces two acts in Music Fest lineup By Brianna Holcomb ARTS AND ENTERTAIMENT EDITOR
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By Robyn Kass-Gerji STAFF WRITER
On April 18 Good Charlotte began their first east coast tour since the band reunited in 2015. The tour consisted of four shows in four different cities beginning in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York City then Boston. Good Charlotte is a band of five members including brothers Benji and Joel Madden, Billy Martin, Paul Thomas and Dean Butterworth. I sat down with the band and some of their fans for a quick Q&A in the city. Fan: What’s your favorite song off the new album? Joel Madden: That’s a really good question. There’s a song that we did with our really good buddy Kellin Quin from Sleeping with Sirens and I really like it. It’s definitely my favorite song off the album. Benji Madden: I like the song called “Life Changes” and a song called “War.” Paul Thomas: Uh, favorite song? “Makeshift Love.” Billy Martin: “Keep Swingin’” and “War.” Dean Butterworth: I like “40 oz. Dream” and “War.” Fan: Are you guys going to put out more new songs before the album is released?
Shwayze, known for his hits “Buzzin,” and “Corona and Lime” will be performing at this year’s Music Fest. The rapper released his self-titled album in 2008 through Geffen/Suretone Records, debuting at number three on Billboard’s Rap Album Chart. In July of 2015 he released his most recent album, “King of the Summer,” through Feel Good Entertainment, his independent label that he launched in 2009. Shwayze’s 2009 album, “Let It Beat,” in collaboration with Cisco Adler, debuted at number one on the iTunes chart. He has performed in a 17-city tour and his single “Love Is Overrated” has accumulated over two million streams. On April 30, the rapper Photo courtesy of hypetrak.com can add Hofstra University to his resume of performances. Outasight
In addtion to Shwayze, Richard Andrew is the one-man band, Outasight. Hofstra Concerts announced Outasight as apart of the lineup for Music Fest on April 23. Andrew released his album “Big Trouble” in Oct. 2015 after the release of his single “The Wild Life.” Both artists will be performing this Saturday on the intramural fields during Music Fest.
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Q&A with ‘Good Charlotte’ Joel Madden: Every couple of weeks I think we’re going to release a couple more, so look for that. Fan: Joel, I know you work as a Goodwill Ambassador, what is it like and how have you been fulfilling that? Joel Madden: With UNICEF, all of that work is really important to me and I think it’s probably one of the best organizations in the world. You know the best thing for me, besides going places and actually seeing kids, is actually staying informed on what is really going on in the world. The best thing we can do is spread information about what’s going on, so that’s what I really always try to do. I also like going places and seeing new people, but yeah it’s an honor to be a part of. It’s definitely something I really love doing. Fan: Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get into the music business? Joel Madden: Yes. Make sure it’s what you really want to do. I would say to anyone who wants to be in the music business to ask themselves, can I live without it? If you can live without it then don’t do it. If you can’t live without it, do it. It’s the only way to make it, is if you can’t live without it in your
life. It’s a very tough business. It’s a business of heartbreak. It’s a business of always being criticized, rejection and more failure than wins but the wins feel so good because you worked so hard for them. So my only advice for any artist is ask yourself and really search your soul. If you can live without it then don’t do it. But if you can’t live without it, do it, if that makes sense. Hofstra Chronicle: What was the biggest influence behind the new album? Benji Madden: [The] biggest influence behind the new album was really just, I think having time off and getting to know ourselves a lot better. We missed each other a little bit. Really just wanting to make a record for the simple joy of making a record and not really worrying about where it will lead or who will embrace it. Just making a record. Kind of like we did the first time around. Just making a record because we love it. Joel Madden: And having to win fans again. Having to win people over again. Having something to say that we couldn’t. We were working on so many other records that we couldn’t say all we wanted at the time.
Billy Martin: We had some things to say so this one’s full of it. Fan: I know Billy did the artwork on your album, “Chronicles,” what was the influence on the artwork on this album? Billy Martin: Before there was downloading and streaming, our album art was still so important because you held it in your hands and we were like, “We hope the world never really loses that.” So all the album artwork was made out of the box. Joel Madden: There’s actually a photograph of an entire wall. We took old flyers, things that we made and he recreated a bunch of things from our past and the present and he made this kind of wall that you would see backstage at CBGB, when we played there. All these clubs, as you tour around the world and the country. You also think back to your bedroom when you were a kid where you would hang posters up, so a lot of these venues are closed now. Benji Madden: Yeah, so we did this. We thought that maybe our album artwork could still be important and if anything, it’s important for us so we spent a lot of time; Brian definitely spent a
lot of time making it. Joel Madden: Hopefully it’ll be really special, I think it came out really special. It’s really, once you actually get the album artwork it’s really cool. A lot of time went into it. Good Charlotte releases their new album, “Youth Authority,” on July 15. The band has already released two singles, “Makeshift Love” and “40 oz. Dream,” on iTunes. The concert was extremely loud and boisterous in the best way possible. Everyone in the crowd was jumping and singing along to every word. They played hits such as, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” “The Anthem” and “The River.” Not only did the band play the songs that were on their setlist but they also played a few requested songs like “East Coast Anthem” and “Seasons.” As I was leaving the show I heard fans talking about the show saying it was one of the best nights in their life and that they can’t wait to see them live again. From the opening act to the final song the show was amazing and definitely worth seeing for yourself. Make sure you check them out on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour.
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‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ comes back to Netflix
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By Amanda Valentovic FEATURES EDITOR
Last year Netflix did us all a favor and bought “Unbreakable
Kimmy Schmidt” from NBC, a show that came from the comedy genius brains of Tina Fey and her “30 Rock” co-creator Robert
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March 25, 2016 became the day Zayn Malik proved that his departure from one of the largest boy bands in the world was not just a rash and senseless decision. Zayn’s album “Mind of Mine” has become one of the biggest albums of 2016, nearly a year
excitement that you can’t help but root for her. Jacqueline Voorhees (Jane Krakowski), Kimmy’s former employer, is finally divorced and now insists that everyone call her “Ms. White.” She is asserting her independence, but the socialite doesn’t know how to exist with “only” the 12 million dollars she was left with. Jacqueline is still selfish and bossy, but somewhere along the way she starts trying harder to be nice to people and the lines between personality traits become blurred. Krakowski delivers her obnoxious lines perfectly and makes an over-the-top character even more ridiculous in the best possible way. Kimmy’s landlord Lillian (Carol Kane) is just as crazy as she was in the first season, and spends a good part of every episode trying to keep new people out of her neighborhood. She’s either spray-painting graffiti on a building or telling a weird story about her youth. The whole time you’re watching, you’re wishing Lillian was a person that you could experience in real life.
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By Xavier Evans
Carlock. Now the show is back and ready for you to binge watch – which you should, because the second season does not disappoint. For those who need a refresher, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is about Kimmy Schmidt, a smalltown Indiana girl who is kidnapped by a cult and kept in an underground bunker for 15 years. The first season opens with her rescue and decision to move to New York to start her life over. It sounds heavy, but with the lively and cheerful Ellie Kemper playing the title role, the show is anything but. In the most recently released episodes, each character has their own development that the actors show off perfectly. Kimmy is finally learning who she is after growing up isolated from the rest of the world. She is trying to come to terms with all of the time she missed, as well as sorting out her feelings for her GEDclass crush, Dong Ngyuen. The 1990s references are abundant and Kemper plays the character with so much enthusiasm and
after Zayn left One Direction. After news broke of his departure, many fans and critics doubted Zayn’s ability to succeed without his band mates. In July 2015, Zayn signed a record deal with RCA Records and seemed ready to begin his solo career. With One Direction releasing their first album without Zayn in November 2015, the music world wondered what Zayn’s next move
would be. During many interviews he announced that he would be releasing his own R&B album. By January Zayn’s loyal fans, known as the Z-Squad, were blessed with his new single, “Pillowtalk.” The single was accompanied by a music video that featured his gorgeous girlfriend, supermodel Gigi Hadid. “Pillowtalk” became an instant hit. Zayn became the first U.K. artist whose first single debuted at number one on Billboard’s Hot 100. The single also became the 25th song to debut at number one on Billboard. After this success, fans were anxiously awaiting Zayn’s new album. Days before his album’s debut, Zayn released three more singles. The singles, “iT’s YoU,” “LIKE I WOULD” and “BeFoUr” all quickly became fan favorites helping “Mind of Mine” shoot to the top of iTunes’ pre-order list. On March 25, the Z-Squad was armed and ready to help Zayn top every chart possible. By the end of the day, they accomplished just that. “Mind of Mine” debuted
at number one in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Sweden and Norway. Zayn became the first male artist from the U.K. to dominate at number one in the U.S. and the U.K. with a debut album. Personally, being a part of the “Z-Squad,” I made it a priority to support Zayn and buy this album. Even though I was excited to hear the album, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Each single had its own sound and I was unsure of what direction – no pun intended – this album would go in. As an R&B fan, I was excited to see what Zayn would bring to the table. Everyone knew him as being a part of One Direction making “solo” Zayn a mystery waiting to be uncovered. The album cover is a picture of Zayn as a child, artistically dressed with his current tattoos (similar to Lil’ Wayne’s “The Carter III” album cover). Something that caught my immediate attention was the alternating capital letters throughout the
And of course, we have Titus Andromedon, played flawlessly by Tituss Burgess. Titus gives us the best one-liners (“He just talks and talks, and I just have to listen and listen; it’s exhausting.”) and the best impromptu musical numbers. If you thought his hit single “Pinot Noir” from the first season was good, wait until you see his one-man show based on his past life as a Japanese geisha, titled “Kimono You Didn’t.” Burgess’ sass and facial expressions make Titus the show’s funniest character. There is a joke in almost every line of this show. They come so fast that you almost don’t notice, and every single one works. It pokes fun at characters, at social issues – in a smart way – and at itself, letting each episode be individually hilarious. For a show that is a comedy about a person who has been through such a huge trauma, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is insanely fun to watch. The tone is uplifting and infectiously happy, and you’ll have all 13 episodes finished before you know it.
track list. After popping in this CD, I was ready for my life to change. And change, it did. Each soulful note that rang from my speakers changed my opinion of Zayn as a solo artist. Every song had a story to tell and its lyrics executed the message with ease. From vocally driven songs such as “wRoNg” to the spiritual sound of “INTERMISSION:fLoWer” (which he sings in Urdu) every song is done to perfection. In those 45 minutes, Zayn became one of my favorite male artists. His sound is very R&B, with a twist of pop. Zayn can be easily compared to great artists such as Miguel, The Weeknd and Justin Timberlake. This album will definitely be my go-to music choice this summer. Anyone who isn’t a part of the Z-Squad should wake up and join this movement immediately, because the so-called Zayn Train will not be slowing down anytime soon.
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TranscenDANCE is all about ‘The Family Reunion’
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By Brianna Holcomb ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
TranscenDANCE reminds us of just how fun getting together can be in their fifth annual showcase, “The Family Reunion.” The show was divided into five acts: “Girls’ Night,” “Up and Coming,” “Middle of the Road,” “Island Vybz” and “The Turn Up.” Each section featured a number
of hit songs that displayed the many types of people you can find at your family reunion. Hofstra alumni Matt “Hooks” Murdock and Sam “Enonomous” Jenkins hosted the show as well as gave a rap performance. They were not the only guest performances for the night; the show also featured Hofstra’s Makin’ Treble, Strictly Steppin’ and Rhythmix.
“The Family Reunion” started with a skit introducing the theme of the show: the members of Transcendance are attending a family reunion and everyone wants to listen to their own music. The skit was a cute way to introduce what was taking place and it captured the many different personalities that were within the dance group. “Girls’ Night” was a fun and flirty section that was accompanied by a pink backdrop. The songs chosen catered to those classic girly moments that usually occur before a group of girls head out for the night. My favorite section, “Up & Coming,” was dedicated to featuring some of the music industry’s newest artists. Tory Lanez, Alessia Cara, Bryson Tiller and Kehlani were just a few of the artists that were featured in this section. To accompany the newest names in music, TranscenDANCE kept their moves fresh and even a little seductive with a chair dance to Jacquees’ “Come Thru.” “Middle of the Road” was a
section plagued with emotion. The songs that were chosen for this act were meant to display emotional ties between the listener and the dancers. All of the female dancers in this section wore white dresses, giving them an angelic look on the stage. The dances in this section were catered towards a modern style unlike the previous sections. The fourth section of the show was “Island Vybz,” a tribute to the West Indies. This section featured a mix of reggae and soca music. The backdrop was a bright orange, which helped to brighten the colorful shirts that the dancers wore. Of course the “Island Vybz” section of the night could not be complete without hearing Rihanna’s hit single “Work,” off her newest album “Anti.” To end the show, the last section of the night was “Turn Up.” This was the most fun section of them all, which focused on more recently popular songs and their dances like the dab. The members took a more modern spin on the ‘90s, wearing track jackets and black pants as their outfits for
this section. As a surprise to the audience, Transcendance ended the night in true family reunion fashion bringing back alumni to join them on stage in one final performance. The two founders of the organization, Nicole Spinelli and Namibia Williams, were among the alumni on stage. The group danced to Beyoncé’s hit song “Formation.” To end the night, TranscenDANCE President Alliyah Brown, attempted to hold back tears as she said her farewells to her fellow dancers. She thanked her eboard and dancers for all of their hard work throughout the year. Brown also announced the newest eboard members, including DeVante London as the new president. “The Family Reunion” incorporated each of Transcendance’s many personalities, creating a well-rounded show. The acts displayed the many different styles of dance and it was clear to see where each member of the group felt most comfortable.
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Executive orders advance policy, not power
By Alanis Alvarez CONTRIBUTOR
The president of the United States is given the power to pass executive orders through an implication of the Constitution’s Second Amendment. The amendment states that, “The executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States.” The most famous executive order to date is Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued on January 1, 1863. Although executive orders have been legal since the Constitution was written, their use was greatly expanded after World War I and World War II with Franklin D. Roosevelt passing 3,522. While some argue that executive orders serve as an impediment to the United States’ system of checks
and balances, Congress is awarded the ability of overturning any executive order by passing a law that negates it. It is also possible for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn any order considered unconstitutional. Whenever a President signs an executive order, his opponents tend to act as though his sudden greed and lust for power is beginning to overrule the say of the American people. This trend has been no different for our current president, despite the fact that he has only passed 235 executive orders since taking office – 56 less than his
predecessor, President George W. Bush. One of the latest executive orders passed is meant to “expand the scope of the national emergency” regarding the current crisis in Libya. The point of this
be denied entry into the United Sates and any assets they hold in the United States will be frozen. The newest target of this executive order is Khalifa al-Ghwell. Ghwell helped form the post-revolutionary General National Congress and is now running the fairly new government from Tripoli. By signing this executive order into action, the president is actually trying to force Libyan politicians like Ghwell into accepting certain proposals put forth by the United Nations. While many executive orders go virtually unnoticed by the
“Whenever a president signs an executive order, his opponents tend to act as though his sudden greed and lust for power is beginning to overrule the say of the American people.” executive order, which was signed on April 19, is to, at least temporarily, prohibit “entry into the United States of persons contributing to the situation in Libya.” This makes it so anyone who has been sanctioned will
general public, they can also cause quite a stir, especially when they tackle controversial issues. After Obama issued an executive order earlier this year that would protect many undocumented immigrants from deportation, it was brought to the Supreme Court to determine its constitutionality. This decision, like many others caused by a presidential executive order, had protestors waiving signs outside the Supreme Court.
Alanis Alvarez is the secretary of the Democrats of Hofstra University.
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Executive orders present long-term problem
By Johannes Sorto CONTRIBUTOR
Since the founding of our nation, executive orders have been used by every president. However, it was not a popular tool until the beginning of the 20th century. Roosevelt set the precedent for future presidents to automatically be considered the leader of the nation and the one who decides what direction the country takes. Before that, most decisions were actually created in Congress. Teddy Roosevelt was the first president to sign over a thousand executive orders, far more than any previous president. What makes executive orders inherently dangerous is that the Constitution does not mention them. Article II section 3 establishes that the President must “take care that the laws be faithfully executed,” providing the basis of what makes any
executive order constitutional. What makes this dangerous is how vague the clause is. Because it does not address executive orders, it also misses out on the chance to put any constraints on them, which allows presidents – both Democratic and Republican – to stretch out their power as much as possible. It also discourages the president from working with Congress. We see this already taking place with the Obama administration. President Obama has made it clear that he is not afraid to go around Congress in order to make a bill become law. Keep in mind that this is nothing new. As mentioned earlier, every president has used executive orders. The problem is that the more the executive branch uses this tool, the more power it will assume, eventually to the point of oppression. This is not an immediate problem and this is not a partisan
problem. This is a long-term problem that can threaten our checks and balances system. It would be better if there was some sort of regulation that placed strict limits on executive orders, rather than the current system of letting them go unchecked and risking the possibility of someone coming in and abusing the power of the executive branch. Of course, we are a long way from that happening, and even though one can argue that the executive branch is already too powerful, the president still needs Congress to pass any long lasting significant legislation.
Johannes Sorto is the president of the Republicans of Hofstra University.
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Overprotection unnecessary for college students By Erica Brosnan
Universities are meant to challenge students. They should make students open their minds to new ways of thinking about art, life, politics, war, economics and more. They should teach students how to stand up for their personal beliefs and be able to debate for or against certain ideas. Most of the time, Hofstra gets this right. But after physical trigger warning signs were put up around campus last week for the Clothesline Project, I couldn’t help but think that my campus was turning into another Oberlin College, which censors their professors and academic environment by requiring professors to post trigger warnings on their syllabi. The practice of trigger warnings began on blogs dealing with topics such as violence against women and post-traumatic stress disorder. I acknowledge that trigger warnings are relatively harmless and can be beneficial to those browsing the web; however, it can be assumed that somebody seeking out blogs on such topics should know what to expect beforehand. In an academic environment, the warnings are an entirely different entity, and at best should be considered silly. By the time students arrive at college, they’ve been exposed to violence and sex in movies, on TV, the Internet and even on the news. It’s hard to believe any material shown in a classroom or displayed on campus would truly shock any college-aged person. Putting up physical signs warning against
triggering material is exactly the type of action that causes older generations to label us as cry babies. This is how college campuses become known as oversensitive echo chambers for liberal ideas that refuse to be challenged by outside opinions. Trigger warnings on college campuses may have begun with good intentions, but have escalated too far. For example, college students are now pushing for censorship in college courses that cover F. Scott’s Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” for portraying misogyny and physical violence against women. Students are also demanding that they be allowed to opt-out without consequence if the material covered will make them uncomfortable. How would professors be able to teach when at any given moment students could opt-out without any repercussions? This is not to imply that students shouldn’t be able to complain about material shown or discussed or that PTSD isn’t a serious condition. Instead, it is to show that trigger warnings are coddling and disruptive to an environment that is meant to give you the skills and mindset necessary to enter the real world, which isn’t going to give you a physical warning every time sensitive material may appear. Overprotection can be as harmful as not protecting at all sometimes, and getting students accustomed to niceties such as physical trigger warnings on campus is no way to prepare them for life after college.
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By Kirnendra Sidhu
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Over the past few months, universities have been accused of coddling their millennials by catering to the “over-sensitivity” of their students. The need for trigger warnings especially has been lambasted by the frothing academia, fearing the emergence of censorship. The general misconception is this: Trigger warnings aim to remove all that is controversial in classrooms and discussion. Many believe it is all a part of the dreaded politically-correct culture, or the end of academic freedom. The truth? Trigger warnings emerged because of a new willingness across the nation to discuss topics such as sexual assault, PTSD and mental illness. Trigger warnings are not used to censor us from these topics; they do not apply to a majority
of us in the first place. Rising from the feminist blogosphere, these warnings were intended for those who experienced trauma and can easily be triggered into experiencing flashbacks or panic attacks. Individuals are then able to choose whether they want to engage with the material or not. It is your choice. With no great personal cost, you can easily ignore trigger warnings without denying the same choice to others who are in need of them. While less than one percent of universities have adopted a policy on trigger warnings, many professors have started including them on their syllabi or before discussions. Mainly, professors see this as building
trust by warning their students of potentially traumatic topics – something that has been cited to help students engage better with these topics. Students at many universities, such as Columbia and Rutgers, have moved to ask for a trigger
There have been instances where they have been used to undermine the experiences of literature, and even to propose the banning of this literature from a curriculum. While these instances are extreme and few, 60 percent of professors believe that trigger warnings are stifling to the educational process. However, another 40 percent, which include the largest group of youngest teachers, think they instead benefit and encourage more discussion on controversial topics. Universities can also take the burden off of professors and propose their own voluntary policy for trigger warnings. While it’s not a university’s job
“With no great personal cost, you can easily ignore trigger warnings without denying the same choice to others who are in need of them. ” warning policy that extends to every classroom. While I do not agree that they should be made mandatory, I do believe trigger warnings themselves are harmless, while what they warn against are not. I will be the first to admit that trigger warnings have been used for their unintended purposes.
to provide comfort in classroom discussions, it is to provide safety. The U.S., and even universities, has had a history of banning material for being too controversial and provocative; however, we should not fear trigger warnings because of past mistakes. Most likely, these trigger warnings won’t affect you, but it may affect your classmate’s learning experience. Let’s stop the fear mongering on trigger warnings and instead embrace them as proof that we are moving towards a society that is more willing to talk about the things that matter. Yes, this may be what some refer to as sensitive, but from what I can see, we could all use a little more sensitivity and compassion towards each other and the silent struggles that we all endure.
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Hofstra’s Most Valuable Players of 2015-16
Hannah Klemm By Kevin Carroll SPORTS EDITOR
The Hofstra volleyball team had a season that focused primarily on the emergence and development of some of the new young talent on the roster. Players like Leticia Valente, Nanishka Perez and Luisa Domingues have laid the groundwork for what is sure to be a successful future for the Pride volleyball program. All of these players were incredibly valuable in another solid season for the Pride. But it’s a veteran of the team that ultimately earned the distinction of most valuable player, and that veteran is junior setter Hannah Klemm. After two solid seasons, Klemm had an outstanding junior season, tallying a career-best 1,493 assists, good for fifth in the
entire nation. Her 11.73 assists per set average, another career-high, also landed Klemm in the top 10 in the NCAA. She was named CAA Setter of the Year for a second consecutive season and made All-CAA first team. Even with all the accolades, Klemm’s impact on the court goes way beyond statistics and awards. As the setter, Klemm gets the entire offense in motion. Without a reliable setter, attackers like Valente and Perez wouldn’t be able to rack up kills and the whole offense would suffer as a result. Klemm’s veteran presence on a young team, coupled with her impressive accomplishments on and off the court, have earned her the title of Hofstra volleyball’s most valuable player.
Rokas Gustys
By Alex Mitchell STAFF WRITER
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Rokas Gustys (11).
Victoria Mickens/The Chronicle Hannah Klemm (16).
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With all five starters averaging over eight points per game last season, it’s clear that the 20152016 Hofstra Pride women’s basketball team utilized a balanced attack. However, every team has a leader, and if an MVP trophy were to be handed out, it would have to be awarded to sophomore forward Ashunae Durant. Durant was second on the team in scoring, with 11.4 points per game on 46 percent shooting. She led the team with 8.9 rebounds and dished out 2.1 assists per game in 32.8 minutes per contest, the second best on the team. “I can run every offense through her, but she’s not going to shoot it 35 times,” Pride head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey said. The Newark, New Jersey, native was a force on the defensive side too, as she averaged just under one steal and block per game. That’s a particularly impressive feat considering that the 5-foot-
10-inch power forward is undersized for a defender. Durant opened up the season in style, scoring 17 points and grabbing 13 boards in a seasonopening win over Navy. Her hard work was rewarded in the postseason, when she was named to the All-Met second team in early April. Durant staked her claim for MVP with a dominant performance in one of the team’s final regular season conference games against their CAA rival, Drexel. She posted a monster doubledouble of 17 points and 17 rebounds, lifting her team past the Dragons, 61-54. That was just one of 10 doubledoubles that Durant posted this season, leading Hofstra to a team-record 25 wins and securing her spot as MVP. To check out how all four spring sports did this past week, go to: http://thehofstrachronicle.com/category/ sports/
Leah Galton
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Ashunae Durant By Mark Mausner
Ranked second in the nation in rebounds per game, with back-toback 20 point, 20 rebound games and racking up a double-double in nearly every game in the latter half of the season, starting forward Rokas Gustys has contributed greatly to the Pride’s best season in recent memory. The sophomore big man led the way to the Pride’s 24-win season (14-4 CAA), while also clinching the regular season title. More than that, he has more than doubled his stat lines from his freshman year. His average
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Leah Galton (21).
points per game jumped from 5.2 to a staggering 13.5. His average number of rebounds per game jumped from 5.7 to 13. Gustys ended the year with a great deal of recognition, as he was named to the CAA AllAcademic team, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District First Team and to the second AllMetropolitan team. “He’s just playing great,” Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich said. “What’s great to see is he’s doing what he can do, he understands his role, he understands all the things that he can do, he’s just keeping it simple.”
It was a highly successful season for the Hofstra women’s soccer team, and while advancing to the NCAA tournament was an all-around team effort, one player stood out among the rest. The MVP of the Hofstra Pride is none other than senior attacker Leah Galton. For years, Galton led the Pride with teammate and mentor Sam Scolarici. Once Scolarici graduated, Galton took over the role as the offensive catalyst. w Despite losing in the semi-
finals of the CAA tournament in double overtime to James Madison University, postseason continued as the Pride was selected to appear in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012. Galton led the team past Georgetown in penalty kicks in the first round and then lost to Rutgers the next round. Galton was the offensive firepower for Hofstra and her stats support that. She led the team in goals (12), game-winning goals (four), points (30), shots (89) and shots-on-goal, as well as finishing second on the team in assists (six).
Joseph Holland
By Victoria Mickens STAFF WRITER
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Ashunae Durant (2).
Victoria Mickens/The Chronicle Joseph Holland (10).
The Hofstra men’s soccer team lost only one of 10 home games and finished the season 14-8-0 overall, 6-2-0 in conference. With all the team’s success, who was the most valuable player? Number 10, junior Joseph Holland, comes to mind. Holland led the Pride with eight goals and nine assists, leading the team to its first CAA Championship since 2006. He won the CAA MVP award when the Pride won the title. After clinching the CAA Championship, the midfielder talked about his success in an interview back in
November. “I come out here and practice free kicks every day so one should go in eventually,” Holland said. The 5-foot-10-inch midfielder from London, England, Holland impressed his teammates, coaches, and Pride fans. Holland’s overall performance boils down to his season highs and his overall attitude toward the effort of his teammates. “So much hard work out here every single day. Two hours practice, two hours individual practice for myself. That’s the trademark of our team … we have the ability to produce a bit of magic,” he said.
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Seniors of 2015 fall sports prepare for the future By Kevin Carroll SPORTS EDITOR
With another season in the books for the Hofstra volleyball team, it’s time to say goodbye to a player who has been a staple of the back line for the last four seasons. Corrina Delgadillo, a libero from West Allis, Wisconsin, has been a constant presence in the Hofstra rotation since arriving in Hempstead in the fall of 2012. Growing up, Delgadillo was around volleyball from an early age. “My sister played volleyball in college, she played at a DIII school in Wisconsin. She would always be pounding balls at us in the driveway and down the stairs.” Delgadillo immediately received playing time, seeing the
court in 35 matches as a freshman. She settled in as the team’s libero, a position that she played exceptionally well. “It’s a lot of the nitty-gritty work … you don’t get a lot of praise for it, but you’re setting everything up for the people to kill it for you,” Delgadillo said. In her four years at Hofstra, Delgadillo racked up 1,221 digs, including a career-high 396 digs in her final season. She won two CAA championships and appeared in two NCAA tournaments with Hofstra. She had an exceptional run to close out her senior season, posting more than 14 digs in her last four games as a member of the Pride, including a careerhigh 38 in a win over Elon on
November 13. She earned her first-ever CAA Defensive Player of the Week award for her performance in the final week of the season. Now that her Hofstra career has drawn to a close, Delgadillo plans to find a job in health administration. “I’m looking to go back to Wisconsin, but it’s a rough world out there applying for so many jobs,” she said. “[My] end goal is to do something in a hospital.” But trading in her volleyball uniform for work clothes doesn’t mean that Delgadillo is going to give up the game she loves. “I’ll probably keep playing just for fun. I’ve been playing volleyball for so long, it’s impossible to just give it up … it’s always been with me.”
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Cam Keough/ The Chronicle Patric Pray led the conference in total saves this season with 98 stops in net.
By PJ Potter ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Leah Galton will undoubtedly be missed. The Harrogate, England, native ended her excellent fouryear career with 122 points, the most in Hofstra program history. Galton also leaves her mark on the pitch – tied for most assists for the Pride with 26 and second all-time in goals with 48. She is the first player in the Colonial Athletic Association to be crowned Player of the Year three times consecutively, since her sophomore season. The Second-Team National Soccer Coaches Association of All-America selection posted 12 goals, six assists in her final season with the Pride, totaling 30
points. She logged eight career multigoal games, along with two hat tricks. Galton helped lead Hofstra to two NCAA tournaments, as well as a conference championship in 2012. She became the second Hofstra women’s soccer player to be drafted by a professional team. She was selected 13th overall in the National Women’s Soccer League draft by Sky Blue FC back in January, a team that has members of the United States Women’s National Team, such as Christie Rampone and Kelley O’Hara. Galton’s versatility is unmatched. A forward for most
Patric Pray of the Hofstra men’s soccer team had a terrific senior season for the Pride. As Hofstra’s starting goalkeeper, Pray was a crucial part of the Pride’s tremendous run in 2015. The Chandler, Arizona, native transferred from the University of Washington after his freshman season. He immediately became an impact player for the Pride. In his three seasons at Hofstra, he has never had a save percentage worse than .790. He’s had 19 career shutouts and a win-loss record of 28-15. In total he’s allowed just over one goal per game over the course of his career. During the 2015 season, the
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Corrina Delgadillo heads back to Wisconsin in search of jobs after graduation.
Pride went 14-8, including a 6-2 record in conference. Pray’s impact was felt immediately when he garnered nine saves in a 2-1 victory over number 15 ranked Syracuse. The Pride had three victories against ranked teams in 2015 and faced six overall. Pray only allowed 10 goals to those six teams, only allowing those opponents to score more than two goals once. Pray was among the top goalkeepers in his class in 2015. He was second in the conference in save percentage with a .797 mark. He also far outpaced all of his peers in total saves, making 98 over the course of the season while the next-best total was 69. Pray was a big help over the
course of the season, posting a total of six shutouts during the regular season. He also didn’t allow a single goal throughout the CAA tournament, making eight saves. The Pride won the CAA tournament thanks to his efforts. Thanks to Pray, the Pride won its first NCAA tournament game in an overtime thriller against Lehigh by a score of 2-1. Pray had five saves in that outing. The goalkeeper was an integral part of Hofstra’s success in 2015 and will be difficult to replace in the upcoming season. The Pride bring back a large chunk of the team for 2016, but it won’t be the same squad without Patric Pray holding steady in the net.
of her career, she would move to the back third of the pitch if it meant helping Hofstra gain an edge over the opponent. Back in 2012, Galton moved to defender in the conference semifinals against William & Mary. The team not only won the match, it shut out the Tribe to pave the way to the CAA championship. Leah Galton will always be remembered as one of the top players to sport a Hofstra uniform and a consistent catalyst to a Pride victory. To get a glimpse of Softball coverage: Go checkout the Two-page spread!
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Leah Galton graduates as the Pride’s all-time points leader with 122.
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John Rooney capitalizes on pitching role as a freshman By PJ Potter
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
First-year pitchers typically do not step on the mound until the later innings of the game. But John Rooney has been given the chance not many first year pitchers get to experience: starting in a conference game. “I’m really happy the coaches have the confidence in me to go from reliever to starter,” John Rooney, a 6-foot-5-inch left-hander from Melrose, New York, said. Rooney began the season as one of the most relied on relievers of the Hofstra pitching staff, including opening day against Texas A&M, where he was the first relief pitcher to come out of the bullpen for the Pride. He was then penciled in as the long reliever for the time being, staying on the mound for up to four innings each outing. After tossing 21 innings in nine appearances out of relief, head coach John Russo gave the Hoosic Valley High School alumnus his opportunity to start
in an out-of-conference matchup on the road against NYIT. The 2015 New York State Class C Baseball Player of the Year was given the no decision, but fanned seven batters in five shutout innings. That was all the coaches needed to see from the freshman to promote him as a weekend starter. “John Rooney is a competitor,” head coach John Russo said. “I think every time he gets out there, he gains experience. He keeps getting better and better.” His first two outings did not go according to plan with both games resulting in a loss. However, Rooney gave his team two quality outings, combining for five earned runs in 11.1 innings with nine strikeouts. It was not until his next appearance that Rooney would put himself into the Hofstra baseball record book. Slated to pitch game two of the series, Rooney had his toughest task to date in front him: the
College of Charleston, a perennial top 25 program in Division I baseball. Rooney went out and performed unlike any other Hofstra freshman pitcher has since 2004, throwing a complete game. The Melrose native allowed just one run on four hits in nine frames, including eight strikeouts. His team came out with a victory against the Cougars the day before, which ignited confidence in the freshman. “It was nice to come out the day before with a win with Chris Weiss on the mound because he pitched a great game and it [made me think], ‘Hey, why can’t I do this too,’” Rooney said. Already leading the Pride in strikeouts, his eight punch-out performance jumped him to fourth place in the CAA with 48 total this season. Rooney credits this accomplishment to learning how to throw his off-speed pitches for strikes, which was his most difficult obstacle to climb when
Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics John Rooney threw a complete game four-hitter against Charleston on April 16.
adjusting from high school to college baseball. “I learned how to be a pitcher this year,” Rooney said. Rooney looks to continue to prove that Hofstra is not a team that the opposition can get easy
sweeps on and Coach Russo believes that the rookie southpaw has the power to lead the Pride to successful seasons over the next few years. “Rooney’s future is really bright,” Coach Russo finished.
Federation championship in his final year. Averaging 17.1 points and eight assists as a senior, Buie led New York City in assists. Entering college, Buie was receiving interest from not only Hofstra, but schools such as Georgetown, Manhattan, Creighton and the Pride’s former conference foe, George Mason. At the end of the day, Buie decided to come to Hofstra in what might be the best decision of his career. In his freshman year in Hempstead, Buie played in every single game, but in a limited role. He averaged 12.6 minutes per contest with three points and 1.4 assists. In seven contests, Buie scored five or more points, with a career-high 10 against La Salle in which he only missed one shot. He had a career-high five assists against William & Mary. However, even if the numbers don’t speak it, Buie played a large role in the latter part of the season. Once Malik Nichols fell to injury, Buie was the first
player to come off the bench for Joe Mihalich. He also played big defensively, bringing that electricity on the defensive side of the court that Nichols brought before his injury. Buie has some big shoes to fill, as CAA Player of the Year Juan’ya Green is graduating. Green was the facilitator on offense and was one of the top point guards in the country. Buie was taken under Green’s wing, learning from him in preparation for the future. In the next three years, Buie has one of the brightest futures on the men’s basketball team. He has the ability to shoot from anywhere on the court and the capability to drive to the hoop. He could possibly be just like Green and be one of the best passers in the nation. Come senior year, don’t be surprised if it’s Buie getting those scouts in the stands and being the big man on campus.
Desure Buie has potential to be Pride’s next star By Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Desure Buie saw key minutes off the bench after the injury to Malik Nichols.
Freshmen always play a key role in how a team does throughout the season. They can bring life and rejuvenation to a struggling team or they can carry on the winning tradition. Hofstra Pride freshman Desure Buie that will step into a very large role in the upcoming seasons and be a deciding factor in whether the men’s basketball team will sink or swim. A local kid from the Bronx, New York, Buie has big-city aspirations, hoping to make it to the National Basketball League one day. Buie finished his high school career as one of the top guards from New York City, garnering multiple awards. He was a New York State Class AA First Team pick and a Daily News and MSG Varsity First Team All-New York City selection. He led his high school, Wings Academy, to a New York City Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) and State
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Sabety awaits to compete for men’s basketball By Gio Annatelli STAFF WRITER
“I was actually playing pickup [basketball] with a couple of the players here. I guess the coaches saw me. They knew about me because I was a local kid and they were recruiting me from Niagara.” Redshirt junior Hunter Sabety has always been under the watchful eye of head coach Joe Mihalich and his staff, originally being recruited by Mihalich while he was at Niagara. Sabety also chose to come
play for the Pride because of the possibilities it can give him, as he hopes to play overseas after graduation and possibly play in the NBA one day. “You really have the opportunity here to get better when you really want to,” Sabety said. The Oceanside, New York, native was an All-State selection and runner-up for the Conference Player of the Year coming out of high school. Sabety was being looked at by local schools in the Northeast region including the likes of
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Sabety (left of Joe Mihalich) watches from the bench with his hand by his chin.
Columbia and Iona. Originally not recruited by Hofstra, he chose Tufts because of its strong academic reputation. “Academics is very important to my family so that was really something to consider into my college choice.” Sabety made an immediate impact as soon as he stepped on campus, starting 35 of 39 games he played in his two years in Massachusetts. He led his team in scoring both years, averaging 14.8 points per game. Also a big defensive presence, Sabety pulled down 6.8 boards and sent away 2.4 blocks per contest. He only appeared in 15 games his sophomore season, as he had a knee injury that sidelined him for eight straight games. Due to transfer rules, Sabety had to sit out this past season, but will have two more years of eligibility. “It’s just really good to see that after a long year of working hard and working towards the goal,” Sabety said. “We’re finally coming to a point where you can see a light at the end of the tunnel and see that everything we’re working for thus far is soon to come.” Unable to do anything on the court, Sabety’s job this season has just been to work hard every
Cam Keough/ The Chronicle Hunter Sabety high-fives fans to celebrate a win at home against Charleston.
day in practice and make the rest of his team better. It has been a change of environment, going from starting every game and being counted on, to being on the sideline cheering on his teammates. Sabety has been working on all facets of his game from shooting mid-range and deeps balls, to his ball handling and post moves. Right now, Sabety dons the number 33 but hopes to get 42 next season. “I was trying to get 42 because one of my friends who I used to play with got shot and lost his leg
and he stopped playing basketball.” Currently, the number 42 belongs to Ibrahim Djambo. In his free time, Sabety likes to go outdoors and go fishing. He is a psychology major with a minor in business. He also has two sisters, one is older and graduating this semester from the University of Michigan and the other is younger and still in high school. For next year, Hunter Sabety has one main goal, which is to “do whatever it takes to make the team win.”
HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away Home
4/26
4/27
4/28
4/29
4/30
5/1
5/2
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
men’s lacrosse
Towson University 1 p.m.
women’s lacrosse
Drexel University 4 p.m.
Softball
College of Charleston 2 & 4:30 p.m.
College of Charleston 12 p.m.
UNC Wilmington 2 p.m.
UNC Wilmington 12 p.m.
baseball
St. John’s University 3 p.m.
UNC Wilmington 6 p.m.
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Juan’ya Green leads Pride in standout senior season By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
When head coach Joe Michalich departed Niagara to join Hofstra in the 2013-14 season, he brought a trio of star players that revamped Hofstra men’s basketball. While Ameen Tanksley and Brian Bernardi were key components, point guard Juan’ya Green was arguably the most important piece to making the Pride a successful team. But with graduation around the corner, Green will be moving forward with the class of 2016. “It’s just crazy because it went by so fast,” Green said about his time at Hofstra and Niagara. “We talk about all the time that we can’t wait to be seniors. But now that we’re here, I’m going to miss everything about college.” Since the 2015-16 season ended, Green has been working out and recently was invited to the Portsmouth Invitational. It’s a tournament where 64 players from across the country compete in teams as NBA scouts
survey the talent pool. “Right now, I’m just basically working out, trying to get prepared for NBA team workouts,” Green said about spending his current time at Hofstra. Green’s team was knocked out in the first round but he scored 12 points and tallied five assists. Green hopes to make it into the NBA, either through the draft or through summer workouts, but has a backup plan to go overseas. Even though he wore a Pride uniform for only two seasons, he’s accomplished a great deal during his time playing for Mihalich and Hofstra. Prior to his presence on the court, Hofstra went through three straight seasons of winning 10 games or less. Plus, the program suffered a scandal in November 2012, in which four athletes were arrested for burglary of electronics such as laptops and iPads. The team won seven games in total in 2012-13 and former head coach Mo Cassara was fired after that season.
Mihalich then took over in 2013-14, bringing the big three to spark a new era of Hofstra basketball. Green, Tanksley and Bernardi had to wait one year to play because of NCAA transfer rules. In his first year in 2014-15, Green led the Pride to the team’s first 20-win season since 2011. He is first in points (17.1 PPG) and in assists (6.5 APG) – 3.9 more assists per game than the next Pride player. He contributed to Hofstra’s postseason run into the CAA semifinals against William & Mary, which went to double overtime. Despite Green’s 26 points, the Pride lost by one point but the future looked bright. Hofstra was picked to win it all in the CAA preseason polls and Green was picked preseason player of the year. This past season ended with appearing in the 2016 CAA Championship and winning the regular-season title for the first time in program history. He also was awarded CAA Player of the Year and was sixth
about playing with this Pride squad this year?
be able to play here, but also to be able to work on my Master’s degree. Also, to potentially have an opportunity to continue my basketball career further.
Cam Keough/ The Chronicle Green has scored 2,317 points in his collegiate career at Niagara and Hofstra.
in the nation with 7.1 APG in his final year. His success is rooted with Coach Mihalich and his teammate Tanksley, both from Niagara to Hofstra. “It was a good relationship on and off the court,” Green said. “I’m definitely going to miss it. We’ll still keep in touch with each other but all the things we’ve been through these last five years [at Niagara and Hofstra] is just surreal to me.” Green achieved a personal
milestone of 2,000 collegiate career points in January this past season. He also was the fourth DI athlete ever to score 1,000 points at two different schools when he reached 1,000 points in February with Hofstra. Green compiled 1,131 points from 2011-2013 at Niagara and 1,186 from 2014-16 at Hofstra. “I just can’t wait for the day I can get my degree,” Green said. “[Plus,] move forward and have a pro life.”
Koon finishes college career with final hoorah By Rob Pelaez STAFF WRITER
Denton Koon, a graduate student on the Hofstra men’s basketball team, wrapped up his collegiate career in style, winning a CAA title. I caught up with Denton to talk a bit about his career and life after Hofstra. Rob Pelaez: What’s been the best part of your college basketball career? Denton Koon: I think the biggest thing is just building relationships with people. Teammates, coaches … you know, those relationships and bonds that mean the most to me, over the games. Obviously, you have those memories of great games and performances, but the reason those are so great is because of all the time and work you put into it with the people that make the games worth playing. On and off the court, building something special and bigger than yourself and a group. RP: What will you miss most
DK: Yeah, like I said, the people are really going to be the biggest thing. The main reason I came here was because of the staffing and the players, you know. Just the opportunity to compete everyday … there’s nothing like college basketball. And for me, it’s just been great and I can honestly say I couldn’t have made a better decision coming here for my final year. RP: So, after your last year at Princeton, when you got the [knee] injury, what was your mindset going into this past year, knowing this might very well be your last season of playing college ball? DK: When the injury came, it taught me that you just really have to take life’s blows as a learning lesson, so I had to just take it and run with it. For me, fortunately, I was able to roll [it] into a nice opportunity to not only
RP: You mentioned your progress with earning your Master’s degree. What are your plans for after college? DK: Right now, I’m still in the midst of a two-year program, the MBA [Masters Business Administration] with a concentration on management. [I’m] around three-quarters of the way done with that and from there I’ll sign with an agent and will hopefully, well, potentially will try to get playing opportunities in the fall in Europe, or abroad somewhere else. So I’m just waiting on that call. RP: What’s been your favorite memory this past year at Hofstra? DK: I think the trips are what you really remember. There are long rides, waking up early and practicing with the guys and
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Denton Koon used his last year of eligibility with Hofstra as a grad student.
that’s always fun. For me, the trip to the Virgin Islands was really special and getting that win over Florida State was really great. A combination of the last week of the regular season through the postseason was all really
memorable. Of course it didn’t swing the way we wanted it to [CAA Tourney loss], but we take it with a grain of salt and the win over William & Mary will always stand out to me.
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Trio of women’s basketball players move onward By John Napolitano STAFF WRITER
The final pages are closing on the collegiate careers of Hofstra’s graduating seniors and for three of the Pride’s women’s basketball stars, the shot clock has unfortunately expired. Darius Faulk, Asia Jackson and Jakelle King-Gilchrist played their final season in blue and gold threads and their contributions cannot be understated. They combined for 485 rebounds, 535 assists and 1,534 points for the Pride. Their efforts pushed Hofstra to the CAA Championship last year and gave the Pride two Women’s National Invitation Tournament berths in the last four years. King-Gilchrist left Teaneck High School with an impressive resumé. She was just the second
Highwaywoman to score 1,000 points in her high school career, well surpassing that figure with 1,543 points. King-Gilchrist transferred from Florida State University and joined the Pride for its 2013-14 run. She certainly stepped up as a senior member of the team, having scored 175 points this past season – more than her first two seasons combined. “Being a part of this team has given me so many opportunities to meet new people, build relationships, lifetime friendships and receive a great education ... “I have faced a lot of adversity that tried to bring me down and that has molded me into a better woman and allowed me to build great character,” King-Gilchrist said. The guard from Teaneck, New Jersey is the definition of a hard worker. Her transformation into
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Asia Jackson provided a large chunk of Hofstra’s three-point offense this year.
a leader of the team is evident in the drastic increase of her allotted minutes per season. “It was an amazing journey wearing blue and gold and doing big things with a strongwilled team, and for that I thank Hofstra,” King-Gilchrist said. King-Gilchrist looks to potentially intern for the WNBA’s New York Liberty after graduation. For Jackson, she spent her entire career at Hofstra and that shows in her impressive point total. In four years, she has accumulated 697 points for the Pride. “I’m definitely going to miss playing here and how much of a sisterhood we had as a team. I’m going to miss my teammates. Coach K has meant a lot to me throughout the last four years. She pushed me on the court and made me better as a player and person,” Jackson said. The 2015-16 season saw Jackson score 203 points, which was good for her second most productive campaign and just 10 points shy of her single-season record. The woman who was named Peeksill’s Most Outstanding Female Athlete was just that this year from beyond the arc. Jackson improved her threepoint shooting percentage from 31.8 percent in her junior year to 44.3 percent her senior year. She sank 39 three-pointers in 88 attempts, which led the team in terms of sharpshooting success. After graduation, Jackson plans on taking her three-point game overseas. Faulk, the hometown heroine, transferred to Hofstra from West Virginia before the 2014-15 campaign. The Hempstead native
Cam Keough/The Chronicle Darius Faulk (12) and Jakelle King-Gilchrist (21) played huge roles for Hofstra.
was ranked 60th overall in the nation coming out of Nazareth High School. She may have only had 64 games under her belt as the Pride’s primary point guard, but Faulk made a big splash in a short time. She leaves Hofstra with 336 assists, more than anyone else in the last two seasons. “It has been an honor. I have grown in a lot of ways by being a part of this program and I will never forget all of the great memories I have here,” Faulk said. The 5-foot-8-inch playmaker posted 302 rebounds in her Hofstra career, 162 just this past season – the third most on the team. The former New York State Federation Class AA champion accredits some of her success and confidence as a basketball player to Coach
Kilburn-Steveskey. “She’s probably one of the most caring coaches I have had on and off the floor. She always pushed me to be a better player and always helped me gain my confidence in many areas I wasn’t confident in as a basketball player,” Faulk said. Faulk’s favorite memory at Hofstra is when the Pride defeated James Madison University just after the JMU Dukes were ranked 22nd in the country. Like Jackson, Faulk also plans to play overseas after graduation. There is still a chance we can see the chemistry they developed at Hofstra translate abroad. “I don’t have anywhere specific in mind. I wouldn’t mind playing with Asia, but we would just have to weigh our options and see if we have the opportunity to get in somewhere together,” Faulk said.
Also, I have to thank my former editor Sean Williams who went through immense work and pressure of running the sports section. Looking back, there’s so much I took for granted as his assistant that I later learned the hard way. Being an editor changed me for the better through hard, relentless work on a daily basis (including a few sleepless nights) to make a strong section. But in the end, I’m happy to see how well the sports section and
paper overall have grown into a powerhouse here at Hofstra. To Kevin Carroll and PJ Potter, take the torch and burn the competition. Keep pushing for this sports section to be the best media outlet on campus.
Senior Sendoff: Don’t you (forget about me) By Mike Rudin SPORTS EDITOR
Three and a half years writing for this publication and it feels so surreal that it’s coming to an end. I’m considered the old man of this paper and part of me is still in denial that I’m done. Yet, I’m also relieved that all the stress and constant hard work will be gone. So much has changed since I first became a member of The Chronicle and my freshman year at Hofstra.
The Islanders left (and doing well for a change), presidential debates no longer take place here, Lackmann is gone and so many moments in Hofstra sports have gone by. Whether it be the good (Hofstra women’s basketball entering the CAA finals in 2015), the bad (men’s basketball team left in shambles after the infamous 2012 scandal) and even the bittersweet (too many teams falling short to list). Even now, that little sports
banter is an attempt to cope with the fact that my time as a Hofstra undergrad is over. I’ve met so many different people, professors and friends that made this college experience grand. If I had to give a couple of shoutouts: Thank you Joe Pantorno for the opportunity to cover the women’s basketball tourney back in 2013. It was an exhilarating experience and one of my favorite memories at The Chronicle.
Back Cover: Team pictures and celebrations of various Hofstra sports during the this season.
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