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November 17, 2011

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Tankleff promotes Innocence Project that saved his life By Samantha Abram SpeciAl to the chronicle

hofstra’s criminology Department sponsored a lecture on Wednesday with Martin tankleff, who was wrongfully accused of murdering his parents in Suffolk county, new York in 1988. he served 17.5 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and then finished his undergraduate degree at hofstra. in 1988, authorities found tankleff’s parents attacked in their home and almost immediately accused him of the brutal attacks. he was in police custody and interrogated until he was forced into a false confession. in the 1980s no one believed that innocent people could go to jail; if the person was convicted they were guilty. public perception was that a wrong conviction was impossible. in 1990, tankleff was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, two years after his arrest for double homicide.

“My life changed that day and it will never be the same,” said tankleff. there was no forensic evidence linking him to the crime and several witnesses came forward to prove his innocence. Still authorities didn’t listen and made him suffer. “there was no evidence that matched what prosecutors said,” said Bruce lambert, a former writer for the New York Times, who took an interest in the case to help tankleff. “they said he killed his parents using a barbell and a knife, but couldn’t find any blood or tissue on either of them,” he added. tankleff wasn’t going to let his life go to waste, so he made a point to prove his innocence by studying at the law library in prison and connecting with his lawyers. During his time in prison he appealed his case every year, only to be turned down every time. 30 witnesses came forward with stories proving his innocence, but

“It amazes me that he fought so hard to prove his innocence after spending almost 18 years in jail.”

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Martin Tankleff spoke about his wrongful conviction and the perseverance that made his freedom possible. The lecture was sponsored by Hofstra’s Criminology Department, added this year for Sociology majors.

still nothing was done in his favor. Finally, in 2007 the Appellate division ruled in favor of tankleff and he was released on Dec. 27, 2007. “it amazes me that he fought so hard to prove his innocence after spending almost 18 years in jail,” said Jessica Barros, a freshman at hofstra University. “Most people would give up after the first year.” Soon after his release, tankleff enrolled at Hofstra to finish his education. he became part of the innocence project, a national public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted persons. through this organization, tankleff has helped many innocent people prove their innocence and come to justice. he encourages students to become part of the organization and make a difference. on the organization’s website, students can read about little things they can do in their community to help people in this situation. “An average college student can help do fundraisers and volunteer their time to help contribute to wrongful conviction cases,” said tankleff. For more information visit: www.innocenceproject.org

Dom Lavin says “cockroaches” are crickets, beetles By robert Binger SpeciAl to the chronicle

in the oct. 20 issue of The Chronicle, an article entitled “Unconfirmed Critters” detailed the ordeal of a few hofstra students spotting cockroaches in their dorms. A week later, Associate Director of residential programs for operations Jean Anne Smith and Director of campus operations Dom lavin said that the whole ordeal was “a case of misidentification.” lavin told The Chronicle that when the case mentioned in the october issue was reported, an extermination company came in and set traps. the report was followed up and the traps were checked.

“We have not had any positive sightings, or evidence in traps,” he said. “the last article that was in The Chronicle, the picture that was in there, it was a cricket.” lavin went on to say that the picture had been sent to the exterminating company [Assured environments] for identification and thus this information was obtained. “Up near the towers we have those evergreens,” said lavin. “they get this certain type of beetle.” Smith agreed that this may be what students have seen. these beetles are in no way cock-

roaches, though they may look like them. the two said that these bugs could get in through open windows or bags that students may have. even though lavin says that the cockroach story is just a misunderstanding, he still encourages students to call in if they see anything. “Make sure you call into this office and we’ll send somebody, and we do follow up with it. But the ones we’ve seen so far, we have not found any cockroaches. But we do treat it anyways.” For any students concerned

“The last article that was in The Chronicle, the picture that was in there, it was a cricket.”

with toxins in their room as a result of the extermination, lavin made it clear that “they proactively treat with a very low level type of bait.” this bait isn’t dangerous to humans, but simply gets on any insects that are around, and carries to bugs they may come into contact with. “these folks are available 24/7 and they will respond within two hours notice,” said lavin. lavin especially would like to send this message to students such as Kristina Kovacs, a sophomore, who say that they have seen cockroaches. “My roommate, Sam, called me into the room when i was in the lounge because she saw a cockroach run out from under her drawers. When i got to the room

it was behind our dressers in the corner of the room,” said Kovacs. Kovacs says that the two couldn’t even sleep in the room because they were “so skeeved out.” Smith and lavin say that this situation was treated, but as far as cockroaches go, this was just a case of misidentification. Students are still encouraged to report any possible sightings with which the University will be happy to help. “We try to be as proactive as possible.” If you believe there is a pest in your room, you should call Residential Programs x3-6930 or the Physical Plant Department x3-6619 during the day, and Public Safety x3-6606 after hours.

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Photojournalism panel explores the reach of the law By Ben Suazo ASSiStAnt neWS eDitor

Graduate Fran Berkman had already finished his internship with the Long Island Herald when he was offered one more rare opportunity: a tour of the covanta energyfrom-Waste facility, a large hempstead power plant visible to hundreds of drivers daily on the Meadowbrook State parkway by its tall, concrete smokestack. For Berkman, the tour was a chance to add a photo essay to his work with Journalism professor Daniel van Benthuysen. After a successful tour inside covanta, he thought some external photography would add to his project. “i was taking pictures, and a

security officer came out and asked what i was doing,” Berkman said. “i explained i was taking pictures for a student project. he took my iD and wrote down my info, and when i asked if he wanted to see the photos, he told me that wouldn’t be necessary.” the guard had come out from the neighboring Federal Aviation Administration, and when the guard left Berkman returned to his photos, thinking that his trouble was over. But then nassau county police officers drove up and told him to put his hands on the hood of their car. their aggression caught him by surprise. Berkman’s run-in with the law in August became the kick-off

“The guy was rude and he went overboard. He should treat people with respect.”

for discussion in a Wednesday night panel, “police and photojournalism: Why can’t We Just Get Along?” Van Benthuysen hosted the panel, alluding to his student’s experience as the panelists explored the relationship between the press and the law. “[the press] have a perception of the way things happen, and we have a perception of the way things happen,” said Detective lieutenant Kevin Smith, who joined the ncpD in 1984. Smith now trains cadets and officers about behaving professionally in front of the media. “new recruits go through an hour and a half with me. they learn what’s acceptable and what’s not acceptable.” Berkman was not arrested and his camera was not tampered with in the August incident. however, he did feel that the officer offended his dignity. “i [asked], is taking pictures

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against the law? ‘Absolutely it is,’ he said. i said next time i’ll be more careful—he said, ‘next time you’ll be arrested,’” Berkman recalled. “i understand [heightened security] in this day and age. the guy was rude and he went overboard. he should treat people with respect.” the panel considered the limitations of a press pass for preventing conflicts such as Berkman’s. Smith reminded students the pass is primarily a tool for identification. David pokress, president of the nY press photographers Association, agreed with many of Smith’s points about a journalist’s boundaries in police work. “public access equals media access,” said pokress, acknowledging that reporters don’t have special rights. pokress responded sympathetically to one student’s anecdote of being antagonized by a hempstead terminal security officer, who she said would not permit photographs without MtA permission even though she was on a public sidewalk. “My approach is, i announce my presence before i take any photos and then i take it from there,” pokress said. “[the guard] was probably somebody who didn’t know the limit of his authority.” the panel also dealt with reporters’ responsibilities in police investigations. News Day Staff Writer Bill Bleyer advocated caution: “if you get in this situation where you’re volunteering information...you’re going to look like an extension of the law enforcement. if you’re too cooperative you’re going to screw yourself and your organization.” in the case of a crime scene, Smith reminded the student audience that a direct order from a police officer should be obeyed. each of his points asserted that the police act to protect people. if officers are ever unprofessional, it doesn’t mean they are trying to hurt reporters’ careers: “it takes time to come down from a high stress situation.” overall, the panel advocated treating police and reporters as imperfect human beings. “What i want people to take away is that, basically, police officers have emotions as well,” said Smith. “there are emotionallycharged situations when police officers can get protective...[in a violent case] they develop dignity for the people who have died.”

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‘Be Your Own Publicist’ By Jeena liriano SpeciAl to the chronicle

on thursday, public relations professionals Meryl Weinsaft cooper and Jessica Kleiman revealed five tips from their book Be Your Own Best Publicist to hofstra students. the pointers from their book help guide readers to outshine their competition in the public relations field during America’s tough economy. The first tip the authors revealed was to master how to communicate effectively. “Sound natural and not overly rehearsed,” said Managing Director of the home & lifestyle Division at DeVries public relations, Meryl Weinsaft cooper. “Find out your strengths when communicating with other professionals,” she continued, “there is only about 30 seconds to impress.” the authors expressed the importance of “it’s all about who you know.” cooper and Kleiman suggested that, when going to events, self-publicists should make a goal to meet at least three people and expand one’s network. “relationships are a two way

street,” said public relations Vice president of Hearst Magazines, Jessica Kleiman. “Building a strong network is important in any industry.” cooper and Kleiman recommend future pr professionals to toot their own horn but not too loudly. “it’s important to express your accomplishments, but to remain humble at the same time,” said Kleiman. “hiring managers are ‘googling’ you,” said Kleiman. “Anything you say or post can be held against you.” Social networks are extremely popular and recommended to have in the pr industry, she added, but be aware of postings that can be detrimental to your career. the last tip cooper and Kleiman revealed from their book was that during every crisis, opportunity strikes. the authors said to, “explore whether there’s a way to turn lemons into lemon sorbet.” crisis happens to everyone, they said: it is important not to panic and to think of ways you can turn the crisis into an opportunity.

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Hofstra in London still open

January 2012 study abroad has room for more By robert Binger SpeciAl to the chronicle

ever wanted to explore another country, or even another continent? ever dreamed of walking the streets and eating the cuisine of another culture? ever thought you could do all of that and get college credit for it? in January of 2012, the hofstra in london program will be offering classes in london from January 3 through 24. courses include: enGl 184G - issues: contemporary British theaterlondon, and; enGl 196W - literary london: hofstra in london program During the trip, classes will be held on mornings Monday through Friday, allowing the rest of the day to be spent as the students wish. this means that on weekends, students will be able to explore all that london has to offer, or even visit capitols of other countries in the U.K. Students can visit Shakespeare’s Globe theater and learn more about one of the most

famous playwrights in history, or take a visit to paris and take in the aesthetic pleasure of the eiffel tower. You could even just bum around in the hotel room and enjoy some foreign television! Dr. John DiGaetani has led the program for 22 years and seems very excited for this year’s program. “We will see five plays in london as part of the program,” he said. “We will also take a backstage tour of the national theater and Shakespeare’s Globe.” the program has had nothing but good responses from past participants in the program, DiGaetani said. All of them have many stories to tell about this lifechanging experience. the program fee is $3,400 and includes round-trip airfare on a regularly scheduled flight, transfer to and from the london airport, hotel accommodations at the St. Giles hotel in Bloomsbury (10 minutes’ walking distance from the center of the theater district), tuition and fees, buffet breakfast and a British tea at the conclusion

of the program. hotel rooms are double occupancy, but singles can be acquired with an extra $600. A $400 nonrefundable deposit must be put in with the application and there are no refunds after December 2, 2011. Fees are subject to change. lunch and dinner must be purchased separately. this program allows hofstra students to take a vacation in another country while still getting credit or explore another continent for less than it would cost to go on your own. take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and brag to your roommates when you return from winter break! For more information or an application, contact: Dr. John DiGaetani, co-Director of hofstra in london program Department of english and Freshman composition 115 Mason hall, 124 hofstra University, hempstead, nY 11549. phone: 516-463-5466.

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SGA Corner: Student and Academic Affairs

Figueroa follows through Rametta looking into NY Times offer By Svenja van den Woldenberg StAFF Writer

lackmann culinary Services and the Student Services committee have agreed to open the Student center dining hall at 9 a.m. on weekends. the extended hours were put into place on Saturday, nov. 5. in a recent press release, the Student Government Association reported that the Academic Affairs committee, headed by Victoria rametta; the Student Services committee, headed by Adriana Figueroa; and Dennis lestrange, lackmann Director of Dining Services, have had several meetings. Figueroa said the Student Services committee meets every Thursday in the Small Clubs office (second floor Student Center) and welcomes all students that would like to voice their opinion. “i did try to mention to Lackmann that finals are coming up,” said Figueroa, “and i don’t want to happen what happened a couple years ago, when everything was shut down by 9 p.m or even earlier, so i was like please let me know what you’re going to do, if you can extend the hours.”

the committees have also met with Judith tabron, Director of Faculty and Student computer Services and Daniel rubey, Dean of library Services. these meetings have resulted in the expansion of the Dutch treats menu, longer library hours, and the Student center opening at 9 a.m. on weekends. “My committee, we’re trying to do stuff but i guess the problem is letting people know that their suggestions aren’t being ignored, we’re taking them seriously,” said Figueroa. Figueroa said other things that SGA and the Senate are currently working on include altering the Blue Beetle schedule, getting coffee pots for dorm rooms by next fall, more hydration stations and prideprint in c Square. Student Government president David Zuniga was not available for further comment before publication. Suggestions to the Student Services Committee can be made via sga_studentservices@gmail. com or on the Facebook group Suggestions@Hofstra.

By claudia Balthazar StAFF Writer

After hearing a proposal from a new York times representative, Walter Barleycorn, the Academic Affairs committee of SGA is looking into having hard copies of the new York times back on campus. Academic Affairs chair Victoria rametta said, “Academic affairs [will] look into it. there’s no definite. But it would be great to have hard copies back on campus.” A couple of years ago hard copies of the new York times was available to hofstra students for free. however, there are no more free copies available because there are no more funds available to support the big budget needed. however, the proposal made by Barleycorn would supply the new York times to students at a greatly discounted price. According to rametta, they’re looking at 50

cents a copy. Journalism professor Daniel van Benthuysen said, “i generally am in favor of anything that puts more newspapers in the hands of more people. And if SGA is willing to underwrite it, then it would be great.” professor Van Benthuysen requires his students to read the new York Times five days a week. each week, he quizzes his students on the readings and his questions are based on the first page of the hardcopy of the paper. he said, “the web edition changes each day. At least we know that all the students will get the same results [with the hardcopy].” this semester, his students all have to pay $32.50 for the semester in order to have access to the new York times on campus. the paper is delivered to the book-

“SGA cannot [bear] the whole cost alone,” said Rametta. “We would appreciate other Schools helping to meet the cost difference.”

store Monday through Friday, and his students have to show their iD in order to retrieve their hard copy from the bookstore. Van Benthuysen said, “$32.50 for one semester is not too bad. if you’re taking two journalism classes, it’s an even bigger discount and i think it’s the equivalent price of a textbook.” he added, “Mr. Barleycorn came up with the proposal and we pulled it through.” According to sophomore print Journalism major Samantha neudorf, having the new York Times back on campus is beneficial for print Journalism majors because it gives them that physical print aspect. She also mentioned, “i think it should be back on campus because it’s a really big newspaper. instead of having just the chronicle, we could have the physical copy of national news.” Academic Affairs is looking into Barleycorn’s proposal but it is not definite that it will be implemented. “SGA cannot [bear] the whole cost alone,” said rametta. “We would appreciate other schools helping to meet the cost difference.”

Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Joe Pantorno and given a summons, and the alcohol was confiscated. All of the non-students were banned from campus. the smell of marijuana was noticed in hague house in the netherlands, and a public Safety Officer keyed into the room. Upon questioning, the student inside admitted to possession and was issued an appearance summons.

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on nov. 9, a 20-foot section of bleacher collapsed during a soccer game at the Stadium. there was one injury, to a student’s left elbow. A Public Safety Officer on patrol in estabrook found three males with beer. two males were non-

students and were banned from campus. the student was given a summons. on nov. 10, a large group of four students and five nonstudents was found drinking alcohol on the intramural Fields. the students were apprehended

Marijuana was reported in a room in plymouth house and the room was entered, but only a strong scent was present. the resident was issued a summons. on nov. 12, a Jamestown house resident was discovered with a non-student guest who had been living in the room for over a week. public Safety escorted the guest off campus and the student was issued an appearance summons.

in providence house a student reported that, when they returned to their room, the doorknob had been kicked off and a footprint was on the door. At the netherlands north parking lot, a student was walking when one male acquaintance approached in a white Jeep, approached the student and assaulted him. public Safety and ncpD responded and a report was taken but the male fled the scene. the student was taken to nUMc to be treated. nov. 13, a male was knocking on doors and harassing female students in enterprise. A pSo responded, found the male, escorted him out of the building and issued a summons. the male had been drinking.

A female student in the liberty hall parking lot found half of her nissan’s rear bumper hanging on the ground. NCPD filed a report. A hofstra student working in the hic was texted by a male student who asked her to draw a phi Delta phi symbol on her body and send him a picture. the male student was issued a summons for aggravated harassment.

Key  HIC- Hofstra Information Center  PSO- Public Safety Officer  RSR- Resident Safety representative  RA- Resident Assistant  NCPD- Nassau County Police Department  NUMC- Nassau University Medical Center

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The hard work pays off for Danceworks Senior president Nicole Blanchette and the rest of her club have put a lot of time into next week’s dance shows By Max Sass Editor-in-ChiEf

nicole Blanchette stood in stark contrast to the dancers across the floor from her. Blanchette wore black pants and a black tee shirt with her hair up in a bun. She stared forward, in rapt attention, as the 12 women in front of her, dressed in three different styles of tye-dye, neon orange, a bright teal and purple jumped, twirled and gracefully moved back and forth. It was the final rehearsal before the culmination of all the semester’s hard work - the two night Danceworks show (11/21 and 11/22) in the John Cranford Adams Playhouse. Blanchette was not nervous though. At least she did not appear to be. Never did she abruptly stop a dance, or yell after a mistake. Instead, she just gazed ahead, nodding to the beat of the music and occasionally whispering “good” - more in a complimentary way, rather than a self-assuring way-- after a particularly complex sequences of moves. But Blanchette had the right to be nervous. She was entrusting her vision to 14 women, all of who could not even show up that night due to practice conflicts with the faculty dance show. ************************** Choreographing creates a new challenge for a dancer, one that Blanchette was eager to take on. She has never choreographed before - with the exception of teaching simple moves to very young girls - but was eager to give it a try. “In order to be a choreographer, you really have to love what you do, to think of others,” she said. The dance she’s created is four and a half minutes long. It’s a little sexy, a little sassy and attitudey and definitely more exciting than the slow-ish music would suggest. That’s all intended according to Blanchette, who first described the dance - set to a mixture of Ain’t No Sunshine, Fever and Trouble - as “classy jazz.” “It has a lot of emotion,” she said. “It’s fun at the same time. All three songs have a bit of a different meaning to them. Most of all, it’s just for [the dancers] to have fun and to enjoy being a woman.” She teaches the dance by adding a half of a minute to a full minute of new material each week, all of it a product of her imagination.

Blanchette estimates she spends 10 to 15 hours each week devoted to the club and sometimes up to 20.

“Every choreographer is a little bit different,” Blanchette said, “but what I do is I listen to the song, see if I can come up with any ideas in my head, I go to the studio, I basically come up with the choreography for the next week of rehearsal and the same process continues.” ************************** Danceworks seniors and executive board members can participate in up to four dances. Everyone else can participate in up to three. Blanchette chose to dance in as many as allowed, plus the one she is choreographing. That means five rehearsals per week, each lasting for an hour and a half. For nonmath majors that means seven and a half hours per week. But as president of the club, it’s not just rehearsals that take up time. Blanchette estimates she spends 10 to 15 hours each week devoted to the club, sometimes up to 20. Oh, and that is on top of being a biology major. Now 21, Blanchette started dancing in a studio when she was just 3-years-old. But it’s become even more important now, as she credits dance and specifically Danceworks as helping her succeed. “Dance, to me, was always just my escape for one or two hours of the night after my classes were over,” Blanchette said. ************************** It’s not just the distraction from a difficult major, but the friends she has made as well that makes Danceworks special to Blanchette. “My best friends at school are the people in Danceworks,” she said. “With friends come jokes and laughing and everything. We dance together, we eat together [and] I live with all Danceworks people.” That is a double-edged sword though, which became evident as Blanchette - the dancers call her “Blanch” - got frustrated with her dancers at one point in rehearsal. In between run throughs, the dancers goofed around, discussed an injured club member’s return and debated whether each could pull off a forward roll without using their hands. “When it comes to teaching them and trying to run a rehearsal, it can get in the way sometimes,” she said of the friendships. ************************** Come Tuesday night, a semester’s worth of work will have hopefully paid off in two very successful shows. And then maybe Blanchette can take a deep breath and relax. “I would like to say [I could relax] after our shows,” she said, “but now I have other things to worry about. It’s always constant planning, especially being president now. Once the show is over, I have to start planning for next semester’s show and our events next semester and everything that we do.” And after all this, she’ll do it again. She plans to choreograph again next semester.

Cody Heintz/ The Chronicle Senior NIcole Blanchette, president of Danceworks, dedicates 10 to 15 hours each week to her club, including 7.5 hours of rehearsal.

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Thanksgiving deserves more recognition abroad By Miles Bett coluMnist

What do coke, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Burger King, taco Bell, Dunkin’ Donuts and Hershey’s chocolate all have in common? Besides leading the vanguard of a goal for universal obesity, they are all worldfamous companies which come from America. there is, however, another American invention that hasn’t been embraced with open arms around the world. it’s thanksgiving. there are few things that deserve better foreign reception, and thanksgiving is one of them. Having spent the past week travelling on fall break i have been able to reflect on the real comforts in life. i’m fully aware of what most of you must be thinking: ‘Poor Miles, getting to travel and see interesting places.

Woe is he.’ usually i would accept such mocking sympathy in stride but honestly, it was exhausting. With this traveling came what felt like endless hours at airports. such hours gave me a chance to reflect upon and be thankful

Editorial ice cream, i will be at a restaurant eating food, all the while wishing for some home-cooked wonder that took hours to cook, days to eat, weeks to clean up and a solid month to digest. it isn’t just the food that i will sorely miss; it is the company and the experience. My family reliably gathers on only two occasions a year, christmas and thanksgiving. it isn’t for any lack of affection; we are far flung. So for me, thanksgiving is a chance to sit down at a table and buckle under the weight of this gluttonous holiday and have outrageously inappropriate conversations. it isn’t just these conversations that have become a tradition. one is the yearly hanging of christmas lights from the trees in front of my house. this usually means me clambering up trees with lights strung about and me flinging them as I want, occasionally listening to the barked instructions of my slightly inebriated brothers below. Even though it’s dangerous and i’ve fallen out several times, it’s a tradition that has been repeated over the years and one i will sorely miss the chance to take part in. While there may be grumbling about not having Wednesday off, remember to enjoy the simple fact that nowhere else has such a splendid holiday; a holiday based solely around eating, drinking and being thankful for all of those things that life has blessed us with. Even if you can’t be with your family but instead with VP sandy Johnson of student Affairs, which is a nice gesture, you still have this day to be thankful for everything you have. so remember to pause and say a small thank-you to all those things you have and marvel at how small the list of things you are left wanting really is.

“England doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving and to me that is shameful.” for those things i was and will be missing. England doesn’t celebrate thanksgiving and to me that is shameful. though i will be having a faux thanksgiving it won’t be nearly good enough. As you sit in front of a glistening golden turkey, roast and mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, gravy, cranberry sauce, bacon, pies and

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Some renovations great, but others rather excessive By chelsea Royal coluMnist

it began two years ago at Bits and Bytes. then, it happened during the winter of last year at the gym. this summer, it came to Kate and Willy’s and Dutch treats, and two of the towers. Renovations have taken over Hofstra’s dining halls and other on-campus facilities. When looking at Hofstra, one of the school’s features that initially drew me in was the beauty of the campus and its facilities. the school’s appearance was superior to the majority of the others that i had visited and i knew that these facilities were well taken care of. But Hofstra continues to amaze me with its year to year renovations; even when its members are unsure if these changes are really needed. in some cases, these renovations were necessary and certain buildings needed to be refurnished. When i lived in colonial square my freshman year, the paint was stained and peeling and the floor was chipped. i was happy to hear about the work this residence complex had over the summer. Au Bon Pain, a popular destination during lunch time, seems to get especially overcrowded. there have been several occasions where my friends and i want to eat lunch together in one of the booths, only to find that some booths are taken over by a single person. of course, it’s not fair to ask someone else to leave that spot when they were clearly there first. There should be more single

seats available in this eatery. in addition, the restaurant could provide more seating and tables outside. Expanding Au Bon Pain would give the place a true restaurant feel and would become less of a “grab and go” type of eatery. Another dining option that becomes over packed during certain times of the day is café on the Quad. the starbucks-like building sometimes has a line out the door in between classes. there is a limited amount of tables indoors and are very small. if Hofstra expanded this coffee stop, students and faculty would get more use out of the café. students do not really have the option to sit down with friends, meet for a study group, or spread out their homework like other starbucks cafés. it would also be beneficial to provide a larger work area behind the counter and more staff. the lines would shorten and students would make it to class on time because they did not have to wait in line for their coffee. While some eateries have space issues, i think that no building in particular shows desperate need of a makeover. Yes, some rooms in the residence halls could use a paint job, or some lounges might need a new sofa. But overall, Hofstra maintains an attractive appearance on both the north and south sides of campus. so, even though the university’s appearance is important, there may be a better way to spend these investments if these renovations are not crucial.

“While some eateries have space issues, I think that no building in particular shows desperate need of a makeover.”

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Campus smoking ban needs stronger support By Ronny o’leary sPEciAl to tHE cHRoniclE

How many times has this happened to you? You are walking back from class or relaxing outside when someone lights a cigarette right near you. What is your first thought? Do you think it’s gross? Do you walk by and ignore it? this has happened to me many times, and i always think, “that is disgusting. We need stricter rules.” the current rules about on-campus smoking states that smokers must be at least 20 feet from a building. let me tell you, this needs to change! In the first place, many people do not even follow this 20 feet rule. When the weather is nice, i often do homework right outside my building. it’s a calm atmosphere until someone comes out, stands near me, and

immediately lights a cigarette. it takes all of my strength not to call them out for disobeying the rule. Furthermore, the rule does not protect people who have to walk by someone smoking more than 20 feet from a building. A couple weeks ago, i took a survey on whether or not i would support a smoking ban on campus. of course, my answer was an emphatic yes. We should continue to support a smoking ban because of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke like coughing, difficulty breathing in the short term and heart disease and cancer in the long term. With this issue, students actually have a voice in the issue. Anyone that is in the student Government Association should continue to push for the ban, and people who know sGA members should encourage them to promote the ban.

“We must decide if we want to ensure healthy living conditions or to let people light up wherever they please.”

Illustration by Isobel Stanton in addition, David Zuniga, the president of sGA, needs to continue finding out how people feel on the issue. let your voice be heard! of course, some might say that a smoking ban would be a huge change because it would upset people who feel comfortable smoking on campus.

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healthy and safe environment. How can we do that when people are releasing harmful chemicals into the air? therefore, i urge everyone to support the smoking ban on campus and promote the conditions necessary to enjoy our time in college.

Student catches a glimpse of love at on-campus art gallery By Elisabeth turner

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this is certainly true, but not having a ban will upset people who are concerned about the harmful effects of smoking. We must decide if we want to ensure healthy living conditions for students or to let people light up wherever they please. A college is supposed to be a place where we can live and work in a

i think we can all agree that as humans, love remains an essential component to our happiness and well-being. We may not want to admit it, or care to let our hearts shine and make known this need for love known, but amidst our busy schedules, the need remains. like an open wound without a covering, hidden beneath a winter sweater, the abstract void lies buried underneath our ego, our accomplishments, and our seemingly ‘put togetherness’ persona. several weeks ago, i visited Hofstra’s Emily lowe Gallery,

where Burton silverman’s paintings are on exhibit until Dec. 16. once i stepped into the gallery and looked around, i became aware of silverman’s keen ability to depict typical, everyday scenes and render

while the plump, slightly upturned lips of the young woman in “triptych” immediately transported me to her state of mind, putting me in contact with the challenge and seduction of her firmly held gaze. Each painting purported a passion, although different in field of content, similar in intensity of sentiment and heart. Every picture was based on a real person, on an authentic piece of humanity that silverman had experienced and wanted to capture for others to enjoy. to

“Every picture was based on a real person, on an authetic piece of humanity that Silverman had experienced and wanted to capture for others to enjoy.” them into poignant, beautiful images. i was struck by how real each portrait looked; the lines of age on the woman’s face in “Backstage” unabashedly conveyed a satisfied weariness,

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Lowe gallery shows love Continued from A8 me, it is this passion, this zest and love of life that silverman refers to in a quote listed on his website; it is in the “human face, where . . .the love affair has not faltered.” the love affair – ah yes, there it is. As humans, we are born with the need to be loved. As children, we are supposed to be provided with the strong and perfect love of our parents, which is sadly more often than not, absent. As adolescents, that love, or lack thereof, seems to somehow become obsolete. instead, a hunger for a romantic love begins to dominate. By the time we have reached the brink of adulthood, we realize that much of our ‘love’ was only childish projections and immature feelings. For a while, we think that all we need is love. We imagine the only thing capable of satisfying our desires is an intense romantic affair, an affair we falsely believe to be the definition of love. i have also fallen prey to the same illusion. Dreaming of warm summer days spent with a wonderful someone to catch waves, walk the boardwalk beneath starry skies and simply be young, dumb, and in love with. But, in the midst of my subconscious longing, i realized love is a ubiquitous sentiment. love is never lost, never in need of being found. it is, here at Hofstra in the smile of an acquaintance, the glowing acceptance in the eyes of a suitemate, or the encouragement from a professor. love is not merely a profound and tender passion for another person; it is the freedom to be who you are. silverman’s paintings capture the different occurences of love. sometimes we look in the wrong places, but we at other times, we get lucky. As Hofstra students, take a walk over to lowe Hall when you can and taste what is the beginning of this eternal sentiment.

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Arts & Entertainment KEEPING HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Entertained SINCE 1935

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Fashion Goes

Green

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Destination Runway

SGA runway production raises $2,000 for good causes By Katie Webb

AssistAnt EntErtAinmEnt Editor

Fashionable, fundraising, and friendly for the environment, destination runway capitalized on everything there is to love about the clothing industry. on saturday night, nov. 12, Hofstra USA hosted the fifth anniversary of destination runway: nothing Gold Can stay. the event, presented by the student Government Association, had the theme of environmental sustainability. outlined with water bottles, the catwalk was built by the Phi delta theta Fraternity. newspapers created a partition and border for the catwalk, which lit up brilliantly as the spotlights changed colors. the words “destination runway” hung on the partitions in bright, gold, glittery cursive letters with a golden tree in the center. sam Erickson, event coordinator, said, “We chose the theme because it was something near and dear to all of our hearts, and we haven’t been as sustainable in the past so we wanted to change that this year.” in the past four years the event has raised over $10,000. With $10 per ticket and an option to donate water bottles, the Executive Board members set a goal to raise $5,000 for the night. Proceeds go to the charities Friends of the Earth, which strives to address the economic and developmental side of sustainability, and Friends of Hempstead Plains. As the lights dimmed and the music pumping into the room grew louder, creating a frenzied vibe of excitement, the show finally began. The opener for the event was an insanely skilled performance by the dance group strictly steppin. the urban set of clothing was first. If the quality of the clothing was measured by the energy of the audience, then this line was the best. With a lot of clothing from the roAm company and other street savvy prints thrown in, this line killed. the models stomped out in stilettos and leather boots with attitude to spare. they rocked ripped denim jeans, cheetah print shirts, and roAm label sweat shirts.

derycka shirley, a model, commented after the show that “a lot of hard work, free time, and dedication were put into this, but everyone is friendly and the experience is extremely fun which makes it all worth it.” the models worked every week practicing tirelessly for the show. the male models were the true highlight. one model, Adriaan Bron, shot a “blue steel” stare into the audience for a solid minute and another, Jimmy sia, pulled a serious face before waving excitedly at someone in the audience: “Hi mom!” makin’ treble and sigma Cappella performed, leading into the presentation of the studentmade outfits of 100 percent sustainable material. the four looks were intricate pieces ranging from a dress of garbage bags and caution tape to a tutu of newspaper and duct tape. the next line of clothing was donated by stewart + Brown, an

eco friendly line of clothing, which featured flower print frocks, light blue and burgundy jumpers, earth tone jackets and tribal print tops. Hannah skahill, apparel procurer, said that “sending out all the e-mails and trying to find places to donate clothing was a long process, but sustainability is something i’m passionate about.” skahill got clothing from new York Vintage, modCloth and ted Baker along with the previously mentioned companies. imani dance Ensemble was the last guest group, Afterward the models took their final turn on the runway. Finally, Liz Weeden, Event Coordinator, said, “it takes months; we started in April putting everything together and developing the ‘going green’ theme.” After the final count, according to Weeden, they raised roughly $2,000 for the worthy causes.

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Jimmy Sia models an outfit. Destination Runway centered their fashion around the idea of sustainability and “going green.”

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Great Writers, Great Readings

Gerald Stern By Aaron Calvin

EntErtAinmEnt Editor

of all the many “Great Writers, Great readings” events i have been to, the poet Gerald stern is the only writer i have ever met in the series who can truly be classified as an eccentric. I mean this not in a negative way, but merely to say that stern was probably the most interesting writer i have met and seen speak through the program. stern held a brief talk in the intimate setting of Hofstra Hall before giving a workshop and reading in the evening. i ran into stern outside of the Hall before the talking. i recognized and approached him. “Are you Gerald stern?” i asked. “i was,” he said, “before i met you.” this set the tone for stern’s talk. Upon entering Hofstra Hall, stern took his place on one of the comfier chairs at the far side of the main parlor. Upon seeing a portrait of Kate Hofstra, he asked who she was. i told him and he said, “i think i dated her once.” i asked him jokingly if he remembers her love of cats in reference to the Hofstra myth that she made the university into a cat sanctuary. He responded that he remembered her enjoying eating cats. stern’s sense of humor was obviously slightly askew, but quite sharp, at the age of 86. After the room was packed to the brim with students, Professor Phillis Levin took her place across from stern as moderator for the reading and Q & A. stern writes poetry in a unique style. the words tumble out to ramble and flow, often without a period or comma to interrupt it for stanzas at a time. Addressing this, stern said how he began writing formally. “i wrote that way, a

thousand years ago,” he said with a smile. “i just go with my passion and it just keeps going. i try to be clear, unless i’m being deliberately unclear.” He also said he tries to have one formally structured poem per book in juxtaposition to his more freewheeling ones. stern then discussed his roots. He described his upbringing in Pittsburgh as being a “town of hate.” He described how the short life of his sister and his upbringing in the town his main motivations for writing poetry. stern also discussed his arrest while in the army and activism, mostly in the 1960’s civil rights movement. He claimed he mostly acted out of anger at what he saw around him. The influences of Stern are also numerous. “i love Whitman. He’s one of the greatest poets of our language… i’m a little annoyed how much people identify me with Whitman because i feel Bake and the Jewish prophets are more important to me.” stern also commented on what poetry really means to him. “it’s my life now. different goes take different attitudes. i write all the time prose and poetry. it’s the only way i can get at the truth, which is always approximated. not so much truth, but understanding. Understanding life, i would say if i was stupid. there’s nothing to conclude because there’s always another question to ask.” stern ended what felt like an intimate conversation with a suggestion: “Alright, lets all get drunk.” if nothing else had, this statement certainly solidified Gerald stern as one of my favorite authors in the “Great Writers, Great reading” program.

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‘Importance of Being Earnest’ hits the mark By Bernie Krum stAFF WritEr

the drama department’s third production this season is its rendition of oscar Wilde’s comedy “the importance of Being Earnest.” As an ardent fan of both this play and the satire genre, i was apprehensive as to whether or not this production would do the play justice. despite a few flaws, it nails the comic value intended thanks to stellar performances from its leads. the main plot revolves around Jack Worthing, an English socialite who, in an attempt to conceal his pleasure-seeking lifestyle, has invented a “wicked brother” to whom he attributes his bad behavior. When he proposes to Gwendolyn, a member of the British aristocracy, his two worlds begin to collide. Along for the ride is Algernon, a friend of Jack’s who has invented a sick friend in order to escape social obligations. the other major plot is Algernon’s attempt to court Cecily, a young girl who has been put under Jack’s care. the play satirizes the aristocracy of the Victorian era.

Hofstra’s production design captures the time period perfectly. the costume design is particularly impressive. the set itself, although simple, adds to the shows historical accuracy. The actors interact frequently with the props and use them to add to the show’s humor, making for a very natural production. this particular production is staged in the round, with seats on all sides. intimacy is the key word, which is ironic seeing as how audiences are supposed to view a farce objectively. the blocking, however, is well orchestrated and any and all awkward moments are minor. this production’s success is owed entirely to the chemistry between John Ball and James Crichton, who play Jack and Algernon respectively. their comic timing is flawless and the

back and forth between their characters is the main source of humor in this production. Individually, they are equally impressive. Crichton succeeds in capturing Algernon’s charm and likability while drawing most of the laughs. the outlandish nature of the character does not throw him, as he is able to deliver the colorful lines naturally. Ball is absolutely brilliant as Worthing, who finds himself constantly at odds with high society. He plays the character as a neurotic whose thin layer of composure dissipates frequently and with hilarious results. Unfortunately, the production seems to slump in their absence. the performances of the supporting cast members, with a few exceptions, are relatively bland. the exceptions are ian Poake and Amelia

“The production’s success is owed entirely to the chemistry between John Ball and James Chricton...”

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“The Importance of Being Earnest” was driven by its two talented lead actors John Ball and James Crichton. Kreski. Poake is awkwardly funny as the bumbling reverend and makes the most of his short time on stage. Kreski plays Lady Bracknell, Gwendolyn’s mother and the stereotypical aristocrat, with the appropriate amount of self-confidence and haughtiness.

one of the shows only faults is that sometimes the English accents of some of the cast members sound more like impressions or caricatures. But all of this is forgiven, as the show is exactly what it intends to be: hilarious.

‘J. Edgar’ explores the dark life of an American icon

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Leonardo DiCaprio immerses himself in his role as J. Edgar Hoover.

By Gary newman

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Clint Eastwood’s newest film ‘J. Edgar’ chronicles the life of the first FBI Director John Edgar Hoover. Hoover is portrayed in the film by none other than Leonardo diCaprio. diCaprio takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as we learn about the

life of one of the most powerful men in United states history. i thought the movie did a decent job of handling the 52 year career of Hoover. the most interesting aspect of this film is the strong choices made in telling the story of this iconic figure. One of the biggest questions surrounding Hoover’s life was

the question of his sexuality. It is rumored Hoover was gay and had a relationship with his Associate director of the FBi Clyde tolson, played by Armie Hammer. Although their relationship was never confirmed, Eastwood made their relationship the main focus of the movie. i thought this was a bold choice by Eastwood. We are living in a time when the idea of sexuality is being questioned in our military. the don’t Ask, don’t tell policy has been lifted and men in the military are able to be openly gay for the first time. during Hoover’s time it was out of the question for a man to come clean about being gay, especially a man of Hoover’s stature. Eastwood makes this clear in Hoover’s relationship with his mother, Annie Hoover (Judi dench). His mother has always been the person he can go to, but also has the most expectations of him. Just like many men of our time, Hoover struggles with find-

ing how to tell his mother how he really feels. no one wants to deal with the disappointment of their family and this causes Hoover to suppress a lot of his feelings he desperately needs to let go of. Hoover’s struggle with women is shown in his relationship with Helen Gandy (naomi Watts). At the outset she is a love interst, then becomes his personal secretary over his long career. Watt’s character shows the audience the role of the woman during this time period as Gandy faces many moral dilemmas as she is forced to be subservient to Hoover’s methods. the issues raised in the relationships in this movie still hold relevance to our society today and Eastwood shows this to us through the messages he tries to get across in the film. my main disappointment with the movie is how it just passes over some of the most important aspects of Hoover’s career. i understand it is hard to cover every aspect of a 52-year career,

but there is a lot of good material they passed on. the movie makes the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh’s (Josh Lucas) son the premiere case in Hoover’s career. the movie skims over the creation of the G-men and Hoover’s involvement in going after organized crime. the movie also fails to develop the turbulent relationship between Hoover and robert Kennedy (Jeffrey donovan). Eastwood’s way around this was by showing brief moments just to show they were a part of his life. if in fact Hoover’s life was dedicated to the FBi; this pivotal moment could have been played up more. All in all, “J.Edgar” is definitely worth seeing. Leonardo diCaprio and Armie Hammer give amazing performances and show us the difficulties we face as human beings in an honest and passionate way.

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TV That

Matters

By Matt Ern ColuMnist

The Office - “Pam’s Replacement Grade: C+ In its later years, ‘The Office’ has become nothing more than your average sitcom. “Pam’s replacement,” which revolves around the fact that a very pregnant Pam is jealous Jim might think her maternity leave replacement is more attractive than she, lacks all of the wittiness of the show’s earlier seasons. the Office used to uncomfortable, even a little dark. now it simply serves up wacky sitcom plotlines. the idea that a pregnant woman would be insecure about her body is nothing we haven’t seen on tV before. there were a few laughs in this storyline from Creed, who makes a brief appearance, but that’s about it. the scene where dwight pretends to fall on Jim in order to see if he has an erection is so bad it hurts. it’s weird and uncomfortable, but not in a good, comedic way. the characters have all been reduced to almost cartoon caricatures. Pam’s character used to be naive and simple, but much like with Kevin, she’s been dumbed down for cheap laughs. in the B storyline Andy, daryl and Kevin go down to the warehouse to jam during their lunch break. robert California asks to join in and then slowly takes over

the band by inviting his musician friends over. the guys are excited at first for the chance to bond with robert but eventually realize that they were being pushed out. it seems as though robert California only comes around to belittle Andy. He barely interacts with the office as a whole and is usually just an external force that drives Andy into situations. this week even lacked one of his attempts to teach the office a lesson.

The Walking Dead - “Chubacabra” Grade: B+ “Cupacabra” is a big step up from the rest of this relatively boring season, but it falls short at the last minute. there are two plotlines driving the episode: daryl is injured out in the woods looking for sophia; and shane tries to convince rick that he can’t make the tough decisions required of a leader. thematically, the shane and rick storyline is most important. shane is right, even if his cold, logical thinking seems inhumane. it’s the same as when he left Otis to die: it was horrific, but it allowed him to bring the respirator back to Carl. shane is right; they’re wasting time looking for sophia. it’s not what’s best for the group, but rick feels personally responsible for losing sophia so he keeps pushing for the search to continue.

meanwhile, daryl is injured when he’s thrown from his horse and lands on an arrow that stabs his back. Visions of merle tell him to keep fighting and make his way back. merle also berates daryl for spending so much time and energy to find Sophia when he gave up go easily on finding his own brother. it’s an interesting parallel that i’m glad the show made. When daryl starts walking across the field to the farm, Andrea spots him and mistakes him for a walker. she wants to snipe him but rick and shane insist they just go bludgeon him. As they get closer, rick realizes Andrea’s mistakes but she still takes her shot, apparently shooting daryl in the head. daryl is my favorite character, but i was really hoping he was going to die. someone on this show needs to die soon to create a sense of urgency. the Walking dead really needs to step up its game if it wants me to care about what happens to any of these characters. Hopefully the reveal that Hershel keeps a barn full of walkers will make for some good action next week.

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“The Walking Dead” finally picked up on Sunday with a heightening dramatic tension.

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Album Review:

By Aaron Calvin

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the album cover of drake’s “take Care” really gives the most accurate impression of its content. sitting in a room with a stark black and tarnished gold palette, Aubrey “drake” Graham seems to be concentrating with his wellhoned melancholic expression. He seems a modern day midas, “take Care” taking the form of a testament to the pitfalls of fame and its affect on his relationships. While drake has always been the sort of rapper who isn’t afraid of being vulnerable, he raises the stakes on this album by fully indulging himself in his emotion. His persona still contains the sort of cocky boastfulness that seems inherent in artists like drake, a child actor whose adulthood transition into the world of hiphop seemed almost effortless. But underlying each boast is a pervasive sadness that at times borders on sentimental. The first part of the album mostly involves drizzy setting the mood for the record while immediately confronting the listener with some of the best and most interesting songs. “over my dead Body” sets up the context and texture, the laid-back yet engaging nature of Drake’s flow. “Headlines” draws the listener in while “Crew Love” throws a curve ball of sorts, a hometown pride song featuring fellow Canadian and indie r&B darling the Weekend. the title track features a subdued but effective rihanna hook with a Gil scott Heron-involved Jamie xx production. these tracks show drake’s willingness to explore an area outside of the traditional hip-hop world and returns fantastic results. if the title track is a high point, the album then dips into a valley. The tracks between the first part of the album and the song “make

me Proud” form a sort of r&B noman’s-land. it’s not that drake’s auto tune-tinged singing is terrible or completely uninteresting; it’s that it suffers from following up a series of tracks when drake is rapping well over interesting production, suffering in comparison. “make me Proud” picks things up a little bit, featuring an engaging if fairly predictable verse from fellow Young money artist nicki minaj. if nothing else, it provides a vamp up to “Lord Knows.” this track, featuring rick ross, acts as one of the most standout tracks on the album. Just Blaze provides bombast in the form of a squalling church choir while drake seems to be spitting faster and with more precision than is usually required of him. Even Ross’ verse doesn’t seem quite as lazy as generally expected of him. the rest of the album coasts along on a series of fairly unremarkable tracks, with the exception of the “HYFr (Hell Yeah, F— ckin’ right)” and the closing track “the motto.” Both of these tracks feature an admirable verse from Lil’ Wayne, drizzy’s Young money mentor. drake’s most visible criticisms have always been directed towards his willingness to discuss his emotions and lack of an unwavering bravado. Certainly, if Jay-Z has “99 problems, but a b-tch ain’t one,” drake has a similar amount of problems but b-tches are most of them. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. drake’s so called “soft” rap is merely rap that is unafraid to drop the façade of bravado. if nothing else, it makes a nice counterpoint to the unwavering materialism and braggadocio of albums like “Watch the throne.” While not every track isn’t gold, the ones that are make this an important album in drake’s oeuvre.

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Late-night cake in a mug By Jenna Grasso STAFF WRITER

While studying for tests and doing late night homework, all students will enjoy a chocolate treat at 2 in the morning. CakeIn-A-Mug is a very simple baking task that takes only 5 minutes, and is very tasty once done! You can add more taste by adding pudding, whipped cream or even ice cream on the top! Who wouldn’t want to eat a piece of cake in the early morning

hours while trying to study for an exam? Or, for that matter, at any time at all? Making this cake is something that’s very simple, and it something that everyone will enjoy once they are done making it! The ﬁrst step is to mix all the dry ingredients together in the mug. These ingredients should be four tablespoons ﬂour, four tablespoons of sugar, and two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa. And if you want, you can add chocolate chips, M&M’s, or even peanuts if that’s

Cake in a Mug

Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons of ﬂour (plain ﬂour) - 4 tablespoons of sugar - 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa - 1 egg - 3 tablespoons of milk - 3 tablespoons of oil - 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Photo Courtesy of Jenna Grasso This simple late night recipe is the perfect portion - it’s just as big as your coffeee, too!

what you enjoy! The second step is to combine the dry mix with one egg, three tablespoons milk, three tablespoons of oil, and a half-teaspoon of vanilla extract. Once you are done mixing all of the ingredients together, put the mug in the microwave for three minutes. The time

could vary depending on the microwave. If the cake comes over the top of the mug that is completely normal and will ﬂatten once you take it out of the microwave and let it cool. The recipe can serve two medium sized mugs.

Overheard @ Hofstra

Compiled by The Chronicle Staff

In the Student Center: Girl: When my cat Tigger was a kitten, we used to throw him in the air because cats always land on their feet, you know? In class: Professor: You know Flo from those Progressive commercials? I have a crush on her. In Bits & Bites: Girl: If I had balls right now, I’d be freezing them off.

In the Student Center: Girl: It’s not erotic or Ebonics. It’s exotic. In Breslin: Girl: I got really sick last night. It might have had something to do with the vodka-soaked tampon I put in. From Facebook: Girl: Have you ever tried to do a striptease in heels? Girl: Yeah, it sucks

Overhear something funny? Send it to us! chroniclefeatures@gmail.com

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Man on the Unispan What do you think about the Penn State scandal?

“It’s not a big deal. People are making it “They should see what the truth one because it’s Penn State.” is before ﬁring people.” - Ben Hammond, Sophomore - Yaritza Mendez, Freshman

“I feel bad for the people that go there.” - Kelsey Bagen, Freshman

“I don’t know enough about it to be thought-provoking.” - Ian Kilgore, Freshman

“They should ﬁgure it out on their own, without other’s involvement.” -Saara Juman, Senior

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When life hands you lemons, just Tebow

So over the summer planking was the coolest thing you could do on Twitter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh my god, look Lindsay Lohan is planking on a bar in Beverly Hills. Or maybe sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just passed out?â&#x20AC;? Seriously, we took joy in watching a person lie face-down, arms

at their sides, on random surfaces. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art, then a college frat party belongs in the Louvre. Just when the planking phenomenon was over, people started owling. Yep, perching yourself on balconies and statues as if you were a bird. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you

know what birds do when they perch? I guess owling was a trend in Zuccotti Park. The best part is that none of these idiocies touched the world of sport until now, with the art of Tebowing. Named after quarterback-

Broncos messiah Tim Tebow, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweeping fans by storm. Tebowing.com defines Tebowing, as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;getting down on a knee and starting to pray, even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Essentially Tebowing is just Christian ponderâ&#x20AC;Ścue the rimshot. Either way, I would love to make this act stop. Just one problem. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prayer. Tim Tebow has Jesus on his side. How do I compete with that when all I have are my editors? Max and Joe, I love you guys, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love you more if you could turn water into wineâ&#x20AC;Śor Patron. Top athletes, celebrities, musicians, everyone is Tebowing. So I left the challenge to you readers out there. Dozens of people sent in their best Tebow pose around the Hofstra campus -- in one case, Tebowing in their best birthday suit (that image is scorched in my retinas). Just some clarification though,

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Volleyball closes its season By Angelo Brussich STAFF WRITER

Coming into the game Friday night against the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), the Hofstra University volleyball team already knew that it was eliminated from the CAA championships. “We want to end this year on a positive note,” said head coach Kristina Hernandez. The first set of the match against UNC-W Friday was very similar to most games Hofstra has played this year as the Pride was able to keep it close to the end but could not put away or fully complete a comeback. Hofstra had tied the game up at 19 before UNC-W went on a run to cap off the victory 25-23.

a match, quickly falling behind 1-0 in the match. It was a tightly contested set as the teams went into extra points, but in the end Georgia State won 26-24. Set two was a much less heated battle as the Panthers defeated Hofstra 25-18 in a very strong performance. Hofstra was held to a .032 hitting percentage and while the Panthers hit at just .167, they still handled Hofstra relatively easy. The third set saw Hofstra fight back to keep its season alive one more set coming away with a 25-22 victory. Senior right side Taylor Moore helped Hofstra lock up the win with two big kills late in the game. Georgia State put away Hofstra with an even more impressive 25-16 victory.

Set two and three was total domination by the Pride as it won each set 25-11 and 25-8. UNC-W had only nine kills combined in the two sets. The fourth set was similar to the first set in terms of the proximity of the score. This set had eight ties until Hofstra finally pulled away and won 25-20 and won the match 3-1. This was a team effort as three players had double-digit kill totals as well as three with double figure digs. Going into the final game of the season Hofstra could not get past Georgia State. Senior middle blocker Erika Charry had an impressive final match of her Hofstra career but it was not enough to help the Pride to victory. Hofstra again lost a first set of

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Senior setter Catalina Charry sets a ball for the kill.

Wrestling starts off right Alex Hyman STAFF WRITER

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Hofstra wrestlers battle eachother in a preseason exhibition.

The Hofstra University wrestling team got off to a good start last weekend, as six different wrestlers were able to place at the Binghamton Open. Senior All-American P.J. Gillespie, 165 pounds, picked up where he left off a year ago finishing the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. Gillespie is coming off a season in which he represented the Pride at the NCAA Championships where he finished eighth. “P.J. did what he normally does, he controlled the tempo, he controlled the position, he was

never in danger of losing any of the matches he wrestled” said Hofstra first year head coach Rob Anspach told the W.B. Mason Pride Zone. “It was a good learning experience for us, the team wrestled hard”, Anspach said. “We figured out some things we need to work on, it was the first tournament and we had some good wins and some disappointing losses”. Senior Ben Clymer, who won the Colonial Athletic Association at 184 pounds last season, placed second. The Pride also finished in second place in the 125 weight class as junior Steve Bonanno lost in the championship match.

“I liked the way he wrestled, even though he ended up second I thought he did a great job throughout the tournament” said Anspach. Other members of the Pride to place were junior Paul Snyder at 285 pounds and sophomores Jamie Franco and Matt Loew at 133 pounds and 197 pounds respectfully. “At the end of the day it’s a wrestling match, stay focused, stay calm, and stay in the position you feel comfortable in and we should be able to come away with a victory” said Anspach. The Pride next take on Big 10 opponent Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday.

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Women’s basketball splits season opening road trip By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR

Opening up its play across the country in Washington, the Hofstra University women’s basketball split its opening weekend with a 101-88 loss to Gonzaga on Friday and a 90-69 victory over Eastern Washington. Playing close to the home of sophomore guard Katelyn Loper in Idaho, there was a little something extra to play for on this road trip. “It was amazing [to be close to home],” said Loper. “It was definitely nice to see the parents and the family and have all the friends and the teammates come out. It was more than I could ever ask for.” “She put on a great showing for the fans out there,” said head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. Loper recorded 18 points in Friday’s loss to Gonzaga, a game in which Hofstra began the game in a 30-9 hole after nine minutes of play in the first half. “There were some moments in that game when it was all about pride, like legitimate pride,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “We knew we

couldn’t just hang our head and that we had to fight and keep fighting until the end.” Freshman guard Andreana Thomas made her Hofstra debut with 18 points, four assists and five rebounds. “I was really excited about her toughness,” said KilburnSteveskey. “If you have someone of her stature leading the way [it] makes everybody better. I can’t speak enough about her and what she does for this team.” Hofstra meandered on the 20 point deficit line for a majority of the game, cutting the deficit to the 13 in the last minutes of the game. The 101 points was the first time since 2004 that Hofstra gave up 100 points or more. “Even though we didn’t win, it showed what we needed to do on defense,” said Loper. “We definitely took the opportunity to play a good NCAA team and learn from them and want to be on their level so all around so it was a great learning experience.” The quick turnaround proved beneficial for Hofstra as the team came out firing with some even scoring, putting up 49 points in

the first half and 41 in the second. Sophomore guard Anma Onyeuku tied a career high with 16 points on 7-9 shooting from the field. “I was really happy for her because she has been one of the people I’ve talked to most in practice,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “She got to exude what she’s been doing and get the jitters out.” After leading 26-25, Hofstra went on a 19-3 run to put the game out of sight by the end of the first half as the Pride went into the lockers up 49-30. “Coach was challenging us telling us that football teams have to wait a week to play again and we only had a couple of days,” said Loper. “It was definitely good to get our confidence back to show teams how we could play.” Loper added 15 points to Onyeuku’s leading effort and junior forward Shante Evans recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. Hofstra returns home with a 1-1 record and will host St. John’s in its home opener Friday night at 7 p.m.

File Photo/The Chronicle Senior guard Candice Bellocchio (10) takes it up the court.

Red Storm to be Hofstra’s first home test By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR

File Photo/The Chronicle Sophomore guard Katelyn Loper (31) went back home for Hofstra’s season opener.

It is always nice to come back home. Sophomore guard Katelyn Loper had the opportunity for that in the Hofstra women’s basketball’s season opening trip to Washington and now the Pride gets to return to the Mack for its home opener against St. John’s. “That road trip and our win against Eastern Washington really put us on the right track for Friday,” said Loper. “We’re really excited about Friday night,” said head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. “We’re expecting a really good turnout.” Hofstra will look to improve its record to 2-1 on the season, as the Hempstead faithful will be able to get its first look for a new team, with a special opportunity for all who attend.

“We’ll be giving away I-Pads, one for the students and one for the fans,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “So we’re trying to spread the good word.” The 1-1 Red Storm of St. John’s visit the Mack with a 1-1 record coming off a 66-45 victory over La Salle. Hofstra will have a rough battle on the boards awaiting it as St. John’s fields a team with eight players that are six feet or taller. Red Storm junior guard Nadirah McKenith is coming off a career high 26-point performance and will look to continue her good run of form. Look for Hofstra junior guard Candace Bond to try and shut her down as she leads the Pride in steals on the season with 12. “She [Bond] has been stepping up and trying to make a differ-

ence,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. Being home should also signal the unleashing of junior forward Shante Evans who has been kept quiet in the first two games of the season recording 13 and 11 points, a bit off from her average 18 points per game last season. There will be challenges with the size of the St. John’s roster for Evans as she and senior forward Marie Malone will have their hands full in the low post. Senior guard Candice Bellocchio and freshman guard Andreana Thomas will be commanding the offense, trying to find the weak spots around the Red Storm’s bigs. But Hofstra knows what needs to be done to win. “If we can use our athleticism and smarts at the same time we should be okay,” said Loper.

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Men’s basketball opens season with By Angelo Brussich STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra Men’s Basketball team came away with a definitive victory over Long Island University (LIU) 89-71 on Friday night in front of a raucous crowd at the Mack Sports Complex. Hofstra was led by senior forward Nathaniel Lester and senior guard Mike Moore, who scored 56 of Hofstra’s 89 points. It was a career night for Lester who put up 33 points with 17 coming in the first half. After missing all of last season with an injury, this was the perfect way to get back on the court. “For the whole year I was really anxious to get back out on the court,” said Lester. “Over the summer I went back to basics.” “I thought Nat [Lester] did some

great things,” said head coach Mo Cassara. “I thought he was really aggressive with certain things offensively. There’s certainly not a more deserving guy than Nat Lester.” As for the game coach Cassara felt “very pleased with the outcome of the game tonight. LIU is a very good basketball team.” The game itself did not start out the way that Pride would have hoped. With two early turnovers LIU jumped out to an early 7-2 lead and seemed poised to rack up points against the Pride. Senior forward David Imes had a strong first few minutes, scoring six of Hofstra’s first eight points. Hofstra then began mounting its comeback, with Lester leading the way. He drained three straight three-pointers and gave the Pride a 21-17 lead. Lester and Imes

scored 19 of Hofstra’s first 21 points. LIU went on a 7-2 run to get right back into the game and Hofstra was kept off the board for five minutes before sophomore guard Shemiye McLendon sank a three-pointer to finish the scoring for the Pride in the first half. In the second half, Hofstra turned on the jets, scoring just under 60 points the second half, burying LIU early. “I think we loosened up a little bit,” said Cassara. “At halftime I told everybody to relax a little bit…just trust in what we do and believe in what we do, it’s going to start clicking. I was really proud of the way they came out of the locker room at halftime.” Lester cooled off after his white-hot first half, but Moore was there to pick up the slack. Having

scored only two points in the first stanza, he picked up his game and went on the score 21 points in the second half. “If it’s not going well the first half you need to stay positive,” said Moore. Hofstra defense was fast and ferocious and played very aggressively. The Pride continually converted on the fast break and was quick in transition. It was not just the speed though for the Pride, as it out rebounded the powerful LIU team 31-25. “We talk about it [the team rebounding] all the time,” said Cassara. Once we became the more aggressive team, our size and our strength, especially at the guard positions, showed.” Although Moore stole the show in the beginning of the second half, Lester regained his first

half form quickly and raised his aggressiveness as he began attacking the net and drawing more fouls. Lester had 12 free throw attempts in the second half and made 10 while Moore was five of eight. Although Lester and Moore put up the big numbers in the half, it was freshman center Moussa Kone who put the exclamation point on the victory for the Pride. After a missed layup by senior guard Dwan McMillian in a crowd around the net, Kone got up and slammed the ball down for the put back dunk with five minutes to play, sending the crowd into a frenzy at the packed Mack. “I’m not happy with some things but those are early season things,” said Cassara. “I think this team needed some confidence and they got that tonight.”

No matter what team is built, fans will come By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR

Looking at things objectively, Hofstra students do not come out to support many of their athletic teams. You can chalk it up to any reason; liberal arts schools, no interest in sports or kids are just too busy these days. But student support is one of the main reasons why this campus lost football, no matter how many people complain that Hofstra does not have a program. Last year however, we saw something special. With the emergence of a star in Charles Jenkins, students began filling seats for at least one sport, men’s basketball at the Mack Sports Complex. In a sea of blue and white, the student section became the Hempstead Zoo as chants, rally towels, face painting and even a guy that jiggled

around shirtless to distract opposing players became a regular sight. This is commonality in sports though. Hofstra provided a winner and fans and students showed up, especially with a star that was most likely taking his talent to the next level. Throw in some free shirts and the Mack became a can of sardines. After an NCAA run was cut short in the semi-finals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament and Jenkins being drafted by the Golden State Warriors, this season was not looking too promising, especially when the Pride was picked to finish eighth in the conference. So it is back to an empty Mack for Friday’s home opener against Long Island University right? “The fans at the game make a difference for the players on the court,” said junior fanatic Bill

Goodenough. “I know we won’t have a season like last year if our fans don’t show up to the games and put their energy into cheering for the team.” And that is exactly what happened in Hofstra’s 89-71 victory over LIU. “When we came out for the lay-up line, it was packed,” said senior guard Mike Moore. “It was like senior night or something.” Not only students, but the community came out last Friday night to show its Pride as almost 4,000 fans were in attendance. Playing a team that made it to the NCAA Tournament last season and at times gave the University of North Carolina fits in the first round, Hofstra needed all the momentum it could get. “I think that really helps our team,” said Moore. “We really feed off of their energy.” “The Mack was great,” said

senior forward Nathaniel Lester. “I’m happy that the fans came out and showed us support like that.” “The section is like organized chaos,” said Goodenough. “We have a lot of very spirited people who put a lot of energy into cheering. We don’t have the coordination you might see in places that have a lot of strong athletic tradition.” With a fan fest in the Physical Education Building before the game with activities and promotional giveaways like t-shirts and magnets, Hofstra fans were primed and ready to go for a night of basketball. “It’s a credit to our marketing department and our athletic staff,” said head coach Mo Cassara. “They’ve worked so hard over the last couple of weeks to put together some events. They worked so hard and did so much to reach out and build a relation-

ship with the community and on campus and I think that’s starting to show now.” The more students have watched this team, the stronger their bond comes with the players they adore. “I absolutely love Hofstra basketball,” said Goodenough. “It’s one of my favorite things about coming to Hofstra now is supporting the men’s basketball team.” “The crowd we take as our sixth man,” said Lester. “It’s such a lift for us to see those stands full.” As the season progresses and the team returns from Oregon State this weekend, fans are already planning to pack the Mack yet again. “I think as fans we have a responsibility to give it our all,” said Goodenough.

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win over LIU, loss to Oregon State By Jesse Savin STAFF WRITER

It was an all-out battle during the 82-72 loss the Pride Men’s Basketball team suffered at the hands of Oregon State University. The ten-point differential was not indicative of how close and thrilling the game was until the “last four or five minutes” according to head coach Mo Cassara. In a game that saw its first technical foul within the first 10 minutes and had several diving collisions and a mountain of shooting fouls, the Pride stormed into the Gill Coliseum with a full head of steam that would be needed to take on a very tough PAC 12, 2-0 OSU team. Hofstra set the tone early, jumping out to a 6-0 lead with a pair of three pointers drained by senior guard Mike Moore and junior forward David Imes, but would soon see its early lead disappear as OSU went on an 11-0 run to go up 11-6. Hofstra came in facing a large amount of early pressure from the OSU defense; sporting a 1-3-1zone defense that Cassara admitted “bothered” the Pride. OSU controlled the paint on the offensive side of the ball; with sophomore forward Devon Collier dominating at the game’s outset. But the Pride, who was pest to the favored PAC 12 team all night, came back mid-way through the first half with a 14-0

run that helped to put it up 41-39 at the half, showing its resilience even on OSU’s home court off a six-hour flight. Moore and Imes would end up leading the Pride in scoring with 16 and 15 points respectively. They seemed to be the only players that could slash through the lanes into the paint, as Hofstra was forced to work the ball around a pressured perimeter too often, only finding the basket enough to go 48 percent from the field. Twenty of Hofstra’s points came off the bench, however, as a number of new faces and improving players came in and made some clutch baskets. OSU’s PAC 12 status showed though, as they outsized the Pride and muscled into the paint often for dunks and lay-ins. Junior forward Joe Burton was in complete control, racking up 10 boards and 11 assists on his way to a double-double, also adding 5 points. Lethal to the Pride, his passes found junior guard Jared Cunningham and Collier too often in the paint. The Pride was effective in taking away the Beavers’ perimeter game, keeping them at 2 of 13 from beyond the arc, but Cunningham spent most of the game dashing to the basket to amass a career high 35 points. Collier also finished with a career high with 25. Cunningham was making his presence felt on

both sides of the ball and Collier was strong down low, causing the Pride to be overwhelmed toward the end of the game despite enduringly strong defense against the fast-paced Beavers. The name of the game though, was fouls. Hofstra riddled the physical, brawling game until the final minutes where the Pride refused to continue putting the Beavers at the line. OSU went to the line for a total of 40 free throws, and it was their ineptitude (only 26 were made) that also helped keep Hofstra in the game. But 26 points off free throws is still far too many, especially on the road. “You’re never going to win when you foul that much,” said Cassara, adding that the Pride must improve their own free throw shooting. “We had a lot of opportunities, but you need to hit free throws on the road to win.” Cassara found plenty of silver linings, taking care to note how tough the team played. “We’re only two games in, and there’s a lot of new faces. There were a lot of positives to learn from, and we kept ourselves in the game against a big, physical team,” said Cassara. “Cunningham is one of the best players we’ll play and I give a lot of credit to Oregon. We got to the line enough to win but had a lot of unlucky bounces, but there were plenty of positives.”

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Senior guard Stevie Mejia (3) looks to disect the LIU defense Friday night.

Back Cover: Senior guard Dwan McMillan (11) leads the fast break in the Pride’s 89-71 win over Long Island University.

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Senior guard Nathaniel Lester (1) is congratulated by his teammates after his 33 point performance lifted Hofstra over LIU on Friday night.

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