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Pride Network hosts third annual Drag Show By Jesse Bade Staff Writer
the Hofstra Pride Network’s third annual Drag Show definitely entertained and amazed all those who went to see it. tiah Carrera, a famous drag queen, hosted the show for the second year in a row. Carrera walked among the audience, interacting with students and provided comedy in between acts. Other drag queens such as raquel Carrera, Blonka ivette, Gizell Carrera and Jenna Lee Diemenz put on performances to songs such as “feeling Good” and “Candy Man.” However, the act that seemed to truly win the hearts of all the audience members was Logo’s ruPaul Drag race Winner, raja. raja kicked off her first performance in leather highheeled boots and cat ears that caused a standing ovation. “i thought it was great,” said Catherine Karpoich, a student and member of the Pride Network. “Raja was fierce!” also capturing the attention of the audience was the students who performed their first drag king and queen shows. Students using the stage names Venus Divine and King James got up on stage and hosted their performances. “i thought it was great and was so excited for them,” said taylor elhai, a student. “i was glad they had a venue to perform for the first time.” Student organizations such as Sigma ‘Cappella and the imani Dance ensemble also performed. the night, although full of laughter and fun, did bring up a serious matter. as Carrera lip sanc, a slide show played in the background displaying the horrors of bullying homosexuals and the suicides
that often follow. “i want to deliver a positive message,” Carrera said speaking to the audience about the harm of bullying. “We are fighting…words are more powerful than actions…words are very harmful.” the night was a success and the drag queens seem to love coming back. “i love coming here, i love being on the east coast,” raja said. “i get to celebrate a really relevant art form, drag.” raja continued to say that she was grateful to be in the presence of “such awesome, nice people.” Christian fuscarino agreed that the show was a success as they raised over $350 from outside sources, not including student donations, and roughly over 350 people attended the event. in comparison to last year, fuscarino said, “it went a lot smoother, it was our second year with a high profile celebrity…we were able to be more prepared with security.” the thing that fuscarino appreciated most about this year was “that raja took the time to talk about drag culture and what it’s like to perform with a different identity.” Jose rivera was director of the drag show and could be seen running around throughout it making sure it went off without a hitch, later commenting. “it was a success and went smooth…it went over time but everybody enjoyed the show and loved the performers,” rivera said. “What is nice is that it showed we have others, outside the LGBtQ community who care and are there,” fuscarino said about the diversity in the audience.
“I want to deliver a positive message...We are fighting...words are more powerful than actions...words are very harmful.”
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The Drag Show, held in the Student Center Theater, mixed entertainment with a strong message to tolerate differences in sexuality and gender.
For more photos see pages 10-11.
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Memorial built in name of Ellie Greenwich By Morgan Smith SPeCiaL tO tHe CHrONiCLe
This week, finishing touches are being made to the garden and park area beside the New academic Building, which the family of the famed singer-songwriter and Hofstra alumna ellie Greenwich is donating in honor of her memory. “there’s going to be an underground sprinkler, cobblestone walkway, lighting and patio seating,” said Steve Servedio, a member of the Hofstra maintenance staff working on the construction site. Construction has been going on for the last few weeks. Students are excited for the new outdoor addition to campus. “it will be nice to have an outside area to sit and hang out in between classes and rehearsals,” said Melody Hall, junior Music major. according to the songwriter’s Hall of fame, ellie Greenwich is one of the most successful songwriters of the modern pop music era. Her songs, which have sold in the tens of millions, have earned her 25 gold and platinum records, along with over 33 BMi awards and numerous civic and Hofstra alumni citations. Some notable songwriting credits include “Leader of the Pack,” “Chapel of Love,” “Da Doo ron ron,” “then
He Kissed Me” and “Solitary Man.” She wrote her first song when she was 13 and formed an all-girls group called “the Jivettes.” in an interview, her sister Laura Weiner spoke extensively on Greenwich’s love for creativity. “Her passion was music and creating,” said Weiner. after graduating high school in 1957, Greenwich attended Queens College for one year as a Music major. in her biography she speaks about her traumatic experience at Queens. “i made and wrote a record for rCa, and proudly brought it to my music class, only to have my Professor play it for the class, while holding his arm on the handle causing the needle to scratch and ultimately warped my record—telling me and the rest of the class that’s what he thought of this kind of music and that I’d better get really serious…I did…I quit!” Greenwich immediately transferred to the University where she majored in english and got a minor in Secondary education. “ellie had some of her best experiences at Hofstra,” said Weiner. While at the University, she performed in many musicals in the John adams Playhouse, was voted “Outstanding Senior Woman” and voted “Spring Queen” in 1961. During her later
college years, she met Jeff Barry whom she later married along with being co-writers. after graduating college, Greenwich began working in New York’s famed music business headquarters, the Brill Building, for hot songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. “ellie was a woman before her time,” said Weiner. “it wasn’t accepted for a woman to be connected in that end of the business, it was a man’s world.” However, gender inequality did not stop Greenwich during these years. She seized the charts as one of New York’s top demo/session singers and vocal arrangers, working with artists ranging from Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald, to frank Sinatra. in 1985 “the Leader of the Pack,” a show about her life and
music appeared on Broadway and was nominated for a tony award in the best musical category. Cotemporaries such as elton John, Celine Dion, Cher, Bette Midler, tina turner and U2 also recorded her songs. in May of 1991 Greenwich was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of fame. “Despite her fame, Greenwich was very humble and good spirited,” said Weiner. “Her passion was for music and creating; not fame and glory. She was a comedian and always knew how to make everyone laugh, but never understood the impact she had on people...” On Sunday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. a dedication ceremony and reception will be held to commemorate the garden. all are welcome.
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recent changes in journalism have challenged educational institutions aiming to provide college students with the best skills necessary to land jobs in the multimedia industry. in an effort to combat a competitive job market and technological advancement, the University has created a new journalism course called Multimedia Journalism Video (JrNL 14). associate Professor of Journalism Gregory Smith has written a textbook called Going Solo: Doing Videojournalism in the 21st Century to coincide with this new course. “What sets [my book] apart from other textbooks is that it shows people how to work alone…Every book up to this point in television news classes showed how to work in teams, separating videojournalism into two
jobs, reporting and videography,” said Smith. While this method has worked in the past, Smith acknowledged a great change in the industry that has prompted the University to create this course. the technological advances of recent decades have greatly shaped the way that media supplies information to the public. “tV and radio stations have stories online; newspapers require reporters to post their stories first on a Web site with photos, audio and video; magazines have extended coverage on their Web sites as well, often with slick video to complement their glossy image,” said Smith. thus, Smith is touching upon the public’s demand and expectation to receive news from multiple sources. Whether it be via newspaper, a television network, a podcast or a stream from an iPhone, it is clear that the multimedia industry is
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The memorial dedicated to Greenwich is outside the NAB.
Multimedia journalism video course offered By Meghan fitzgerald
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more important than ever. “for a journalism student, from my experience as a tV person, i’d like to see students have the skills for an easier working environment,” said Senior Philip eslick. “Journalism and tV people have different languages and it is good to have an understanding between them.” thus, eslick highlighted that recent years have lessened the gap between print journalism and broadcasting, and that the same skills are now needed for both areas of the media. “Knowing how to survive in a multimedia environment is a core skill that every journalist will have to master if they want a career in the media today,” said Smith. the objective is to not only teach students to report and write their own stories, but also produce and utilize images and footage to enrich their stories. While this process was performed by two
or more people in the past, the University’s new course will strive to educate students to complete the process singularly from start to finish. “it is important [to create this course] because jobs are being marginalized and now the individual is made to do more,” said senior erika Crown. this course will ultimately give students an edge over individuals from other institutions that do not draw parallels between journalism principles and new media methods. “employers will come to recognize that Hofstra students have all the multimedia skills they need, as well as a good background in the liberal arts and law to not only get their first job, but to help them grow and thrive into the future,” Smith said.
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Day of Dialogue: ‘SlutWalk’ SGA Haunted House By Jesse Bade Staff Writer
“Who are You Calling a Slut?” Controlling Women’s Sexuality through Shame and Violence, was the name of a discussion about the issue of women who dress “slutty” asking to be sexually assaulted. the Center for Civic engagement sponsored the discussion in the Leo a. Guthart Cultural Center theater, as part of its ninth Day of Dialogue. Holly Myer, an organizer of the SlutWalk held October 1st in New York City, was a guest speaker at the event. She talked about the recent events of toronto police telling college students that they should stop dressing “slutty” if they want to avoid being sexually assaulted. Myer spoke out against this statement, arguing that we cannot blame women’s clothing for crimes because it leads to people overlooking the crime itself. that is why they perform “slut walks,” she stated. “it’s about what we are trying to do to stop sexual violence,” said Myer, emphasizing the idea that
it should be the criminals at fault, not the victims who dressed like they were “asking for it.” in agreement with this idea, Dr. Lisa Merrill, a University professor of Speech Communication, rhetoric and Performance Studies, provided an example in which she described a man reporting a robbery to a police officer. The officer responds to his report by saying things such as, “you were wearing an expensive suit,” “you’ve given money to people before,” and “you were walking at 11 o’clock at night, by yourself,” all hinting at the idea that the man was asking for it, that he deserved to be mugged. Merrill exemplified the ridiculousness of the accusation that a woman deserves to be sexually assaulted, because in her scenario the businessman would be just as deserving of victimization. Dr. amy Baehr, an assistant professor in Philosophy, also spoke during the event. She displayed the research that was done in 2000 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which
“It is about what we are trying to do to stop sexual violence.”
showed that approximately 70% of all sexual assaults are by a family member or friend of the victim. Baehr used this evidence to support the idea that clothing cannot be a contributor if these crimes are done by people the victim knows, because then the victims are not being targeted based on their apparel. Baehr also stated, in relation to statements made by law enforcement concerning clothing affecting attacks, that although we can say that a girl “ought not to dress like a slut” it is not an obligation. “it is the assailant that has a moral obligation not to attack,” Baehr said, thus reinforcing the idea that it is not the victim that should be scolded or punished. this discussion opened the eyes of the many participants to the meaning of the phrase “dressing like a slut.” it showed the injustice and inhumanity of a girl who dresses in “slutty” clothing being blamed for provoking an assailant to attack her and emphasized the fact that we cannot undermine the crime of sexual assault because of the victim’s actions. the discussion concluded to say that rape is still a crime and must be equally punishable regardless of the clothing the victim was wearing when it occurred.
By Claudia Balthazar Staff Writer
Student Government association, along with resident Student association and Lion’s Den, will turn roosevelt Hall into a haunted house on Saturday October 29. there are other organizations helping out such as Hofstra vs. Zombies, Women of action and alpha epsilon Pi. it will cost $5 at the door and $2 at atrium tables and all of the proceeds will go to the St. Jude Children’s research Hospital. according to the St. Jude’s website, it is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. SGa Programming Chair and
sophomore, Caitlin rauchle said, “We wanted to make it fun and scary, but it’s also a charity event.” Since the event is so big, members of SGa were mandated to sit for at least one hour at the atrium tables this week. rauchle said the hour was mandated because the event needed to be promoted as much as possible so that it could receive high attendance. Keith agyeman, a graduate OSLa assistant, said, “atrium tables do help [to promote events] but are not the only source of promoting the event especially with so many [popular] networking sites.” agyeman sat at an atrium table as he spoke, promoting Senior Service Day on Nov. 18.
“We wanted to make it fun and scary, but it’s also a charity event.”
This week in the Greenhouse - Tuesday, October 25 Student Services reminded senators to only respond through their committee on Suggestions@Hofstra on facebook. if a thread already exists for a given topic, Chair adriana figueroa reminded senators, people should reply under the existing thread to reduce clutter. academic affairs is investigating ease of access to academic buildings for students with disabilities. Club relations is working to encourage clubs to use hofstra.collegiatelink.net, a site intended to centralize club events and information.
Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Jessica Lewis
A GPS was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in Margiotta Hall after the driver of the car noticed her window was broken on Oct. 20.
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A PSO responded to a noise complaint in Hague House and, when he responded, there was an odor of marijuana coming from the room. When he entered the room, he found several students, a towel stuffed under the door and a strong odor of marijuana inside the room. all of the
students were given a summons.
A female student reported to Public Safety that her ex-boyfriend continues to harass her via cell phone messages on Oct. 20. She asked that he be banned from campus.
Public Safety responded to Hempstead turnpike on Oct. 21 after a female, identified as a Hofstra student, was struck by a vehicle. Public Safety administered first aid to the student while waiting for ambulances. the student was taken to NUMC, the driver was identified and NCPD were on the scene. A Hofstra custodian
reported that while cleaning the Student Center Unispan on Oct. 21, he found a hole in the glass – assumed to be from a rock.
A PSO responded to a room in tilburg House after he received a call from an ra that there was a smell of marijuana coming from a room. the room was occupied by residents and non-students consuming alcohol and a present odor of marijuana. the two nonstudents were taken to the HiC and banned from campus and the residents received summonses. Public Safety responded to a room in Hampton House on the report of the odor of marijuana was reported by the ra on Oct. 22. Public safety responded, knocking several times until they keyed into the room. they found two Hofstra students in the room with a blanket stuffed under the door and alcohol. the students were both given a summons.
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reported that they parked their vehicle near the baseball fields on Oct. 23. When they returned to the car, they saw that their window was broken and a coach bag with credit cards, checks and cash were missing.
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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By Ben Suazo
All they needed to do was reach the Intramural Fields, and a rescue helicopter would take the From South Side, the view of the last humans beyond reach of the orange sun was already crawling beneath the horizon, though it was infection. “There,” someone whispered, only 5 p.m. on Sunday. Memorial pointing between Barnard Quad, normally bustling with laughter throughout the week, was and Davison Hall. “Behind the bushes—a zombie.” quiet and empty. A small circle of The only problem with this wary young adults appeared to heroic mission was that no be the only life on the entire half helicopter would ever arrive to of campus, but their eyes darted rescue anyone, nor had there ever between the surrounding brick been a single zombie infection. buildings, as if expecting a wild The only true jungle to rise out of every corner. “The only way for the infection here may be the I stood humans to win is if rapidly spreading behind this ring, its figures there are any survivors Hofstra Versus Zombies club, signifying the at the end of the game which on campus last survivors has grown of a strange —and so far for from about 30 outbreak that Hofstra Versus Zombies, members last had spread across the there haven’t been any.” year to over 100 this fall. Its student president and population since early co-founder Alex Demarest insists Wednesday. Some youths were that it is one of just a few clubs simply armed with Nerf blasters on campus built on a mission of raised and ready, while extra having fun. darts sat strapped within reach “[Hofstra Versus Zombies] is at their thighs. Others held larger really easy to be a part of. Yes, Nerf rifles and “sock flails,” the e-board wants you to come for strings of socks tied together that meetings, but if you can’t, it’s no could “stun” an enemy for fifteen big deal. You’re always welcome,” minutes in a regular day. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Maren Ford dodges as a zombie lunges to attack.
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said freshman Lauren Walsh. This year, Robert Binger was randomly picked to begin the game as Original Zombie. From 12:01 a.m. Wednesday until Thursday night, the game was in OZ mode, and human Nerf defenses remained off-limits to give the zombie infection a chance to spread. Then, from 12 a.m. Friday until Sunday at sundown, humans were given the green light to fight back. If a zombie tags a human, the human turns into a zombie. The only way for the humans to win is if there are any survivors at the end of the game—and so far for Hofstra Versus Zombies, there haven’t been any. “You’re really not supposed to survive the final mission,” Demarest said to the human survivors gathered around him, waiting for their last mission to start. “If you do, you’re like a God.” Although it’s a fun pastime, members take the game very seriously. There’s the story of the Katie Cassidy, who singlehandedly fought five zombies behind Dutch Treats when her crutches wouldn’t let her get away. There were multiple cases of mistaken identity, where student pedestrians had to argue that their scarves were a fashion choice, and not aligned with the HVZ symbol for participation. Or there was the truly eerie rumor, that the grad student who was hit by a car off-campus had been a player in HVZ. “That gave me a heart attack,” Demarest said of the rumor. “I sprinted all the way across the unispan, all the way to Public Safety…It turned out the rumor of a cease of play was for a noise complaint. That was a miscommunication, they just wanted us to be quieter [around the towers at night].” Gathered outside Dutch Treats after their final mission, a horde of first-years, representing a broad range of majors from biology to political science, recalled bonding across many long stake outs and disproportionately few captures. Shannon Ryan described waiting behind storage units, waiting for Quidditch practice to
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Photos by Ben Suazo/The Chronicle Flynn Harne (left), Head Moderator, and Alex Demarest, Hofstra Versus Zombies President, offer congratulations after the final mission to the zombies—which, by then, was everyone.
end—all to infect two humans. Another night, a group surrounded the Student Center and waited for a single player to finish her meal at CPK. Members insisted that it’s this constant paranoia for humans and zombies alike that make the game so much fun. Marin Ford agreed with these sentiments and indicated that, even between humans and their infectors, the game formed connections. “You really make a bond with the people who kill you,” she said. “It’s like Stockholm Syndrome.” With Sunday’s mission complete, the club’s primary function won’t resume until spring semester, but Treasurer Zach Mongillo was happy that the club achieved exactly its goal. “I’m really happy about this semester,” Mongillo said. “There was so much participation. It means so much to see so many people having fun.
That’s what we want. We want to provide an outlet for somebody who doesn’t have anything to do on a Thursday, a Friday night.” As for the players, although there was no official winner this fall and they’ll have no more missions until spring, at least they can now return to the land of the living. “The game’s over. We’re all civ’s,” said Bufardeci.
Harne holds the “Zombie Boom Machine”out of reach from a zombie who went by the name, “Bacon Face.”
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FRESHMEN DO’S AND DON’TS
All of the embarrassing moments you were afraid to admit
By Sophie Strawser STAFF WRITER
We all have those moments when we want to mimic Hollywood actors, storming out of the room screaming our frustration. Allow a few days to pass and you now have an embarrassing moment. One day’s horror is another day’s laughter. After surveying embarrassing Hofstra moments, I have come across some that we can relate to and others that we can point to and laugh at. Everyone has those days. As this soul began exiting the student center dining area, her sandwich found its way to the floor. We all know that moment after these kinds of events happen. Utter confusion. You look around. You contemplate whether to quickly exit and leave the
tuna sandwich to act like a banana peel, to grab the sandwich and sit and eat it (five-second rule right?), or to dispose of the mess prolonging the redness in your cheeks as you scrub the floor with cardboard napkins. Gotta love gravity. Stupidity. It’s something that will on occasion over take us despite our high IQ’s. An individual, who, yes, is a freshman, stood a few paces back from the Kosher Kitchen eyeing the menu. When the man behind the counter asked what they wanted to eat the freshman simply smiled saying, “Oh no I can’t. I’m not Jewish.” The individual walked away, only later discovering that everyone can eat kosher food, no matter the religion. Mazel tov. Life loves to embarrass us. For example, put yourself in this person’s perspec-
tive. She woke up to hear her roommate talking in her sleep—about her. A few moments passed and before she could obtain any warning her roommate was chucking a blackberry at her. Don’t wanna be in that dream. Ever had a moment that can only be classified as: simply awkward? This girl has. Honestly, I don’t even want to describe the situation. I’m sure the average college mind can conjure up a vivid picture of this girl was doing the night before this awkward moment. All I need to say is don’t you love that awkward moment when you wake up saying, “Hmmm….he was pretty awful.” Welcome to college. Oh, the joy of ruining a shirt, wasting four bucks, and of course, embarrassing yourself. It always begins the same way:
with the casual toss. The toss that, on this specific occasion, hit the edge of the trashcan proceeding to bounce back into the throwers face. You now have a spilled drink down your front and are left with the decision of whether you buy another drink or not. This individual had the pleasure of walking from Dunkin’ Donuts the whole way to the residential side of campus with a white sticky stain attracting everyone’s attention. Gotta love clumsiness. Moments are easily ruined with a spilled drink, choice gone wrong, inappropriate silence etc. Although these events may ruin one person’s day, reading them sure do make mine. Keep us laughing. Stay awkward, Hofstra.
Jake’s Health Corner
Meal frequency and nutrient timing By Jake Boly STAFF WRITER
I’m going to start this article by saying: thank you for all of the positive feedback I’ve been receiving. It’s humbling to know people read and enjoy what I put on paper. This being said, I would love to hear more feedback, and even requests regarding what you like to hear. You can send me e-mails directly at jake.boly@ gmail.com and say or request whatever you would like. The topic this week is meal frequency and nutrient timing. In just the past few years there has been a lot of misleading information thrown around. Articles or so-called health tips say to “eat seven times a day to fire up the metabolism.” If you’re a regular dieter who is interested in losing, maintaining, or gaining weight I’m sure you’ve heard that statement before. Better yet, have you ever partaken in the habit of eating multiple meals a day because you thought it would have some magic effect? I know I have, until I finally did some research and used common sense. Yes: research and common sense, a deadly pair. I would plan out my meals each day and stress if I missed one or had a blip in my schedule. If you’re stressing about eating on a diet, what good is it causing? Extra stress in your life, bad habits, an unhealthy relationship with food, just to list a few. When you learn that the timing of your food consumption is irrelevant in total nutrition and
body composition, I promise dieting becomes easier. Some background behind debunking the mealtiming trend comes with questioning why we believed in it the first place. The biggest flaw in this theory is regarding TEF (thermogenic effect of feeding), the calorie expenditure that comes with eating, basically the calories burned from processing the food you eat (metabolism raising temporarily). To find TEF you take the percent of total calories consumed, assuming that more meals consumed induces higher metabolism. Wrong. Take this following equation for example: 20 percent of 5 x 400 calorie meals is the same as 20 percent of 2 x 1000 calorie meals. In the laws of nutrient timing, said Alan Aragon, a Bachelor and Master of Science Nutrition, your first goal should be worrying about consuming your daily macronutrients. Now don’t get me wrong. If eating more frequently is your personal preference and you enjoy it, continue doing so. Also, for those who are doing multiple training bouts meal timing and frequency might help with their schedule and energy levels. Other than the few special circumstances, there have been no proven benefit in nutrient usage or body composition. Hopefully this article has exposed some truth in meal frequency and nutrient timing. If I still haven’t convinced you meal frequency has no added benefits hopefully you do research for yourself. Check out next week when I talk about the pros and cons of working out fasted or fueled!
Photo Courtesy of Jake Boly Jake proves that a healthy diet doesn’t have to stress you out.
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Flying Dutchman: Anna Kital
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International student Anna Kital from Eckernfoerde, Germany leaves her mark on the volleyball as Hofstra University’s middle blocker/ right side hitter, but the game leaves its imprint on her too. The freshman student-athlete was born on October 21, 1991, and it took only seven short years to find her passion in life. At the age of seven she started playing club volleyball and has since made it a way of life. She also experimented with soccer, but found that volleyball was her forté and she took that direction in life. “I used to be a very poor student,” said Kital. “I just didn’t care.” Halfway through high school, her attitude changed. She realized that if she wanted a successful future in which she could still enjoy volleyball, she would have to excel in her book work as well. Ironically enough, at the end of her senior year she graduated as salutatorian from Thor Heyerdahl Gymnasium High School. Her success did not come all that easy. “We don’t have high school sport teams in Germany,” Kital said. “If you played a sport it was through a club league.” This posed a great difficulty in her role as a student. “The hardest part about keeping volleyball a part of my life was the time management.” “I was the youngest one on the team, the only one in high school. Since the other girls were in college, and some were even graduates, they had more time than me.” But the hard work and the dedication soon paid off. Kital was offered admission into Schwerin, a boarding school in Germany with the country’s top volleyball players. However, she rejected attendance. Her fate at Hofstra was an unexpected one. “In 2008, I was part of an exchange program and I had the opportunity to go to America or New Zealand. I said I never wanted to go to America, so I chose New Zealand. I never imagined I’d end up here.” Some of the alarming differences to her, other than the language and culture, were people’s
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interests. Anna’s volleyball tattoo is a momento of her proudest moment. “It seems that in Germany people enjoy being outdoors more, we are it’s taught me that I am never alone. almost more active whereas here people I have my teammates supporting me, prefer to be indoors like going to the movies.” wherever I am, in whatever I’m doing. In Germany Kital liked going to the beach, For instance, even though I’m a hitter, hanging out with friends and enjoying her and I shine in the game, I could never family. Even in America, her favorite food is do it with out my setter and the rest of still pasta, and her preferred music is reggae. my team setting the ball for me.” Beside the country, her best memory was on the volleyball court. “There was one team where all the top players from Germany were on. They were known as the best; undefeated streak, everything. It was the day that my team had to play them and… we won! It was amazing! That day all of our hard work had paid off.” Kital has a constant reminder of this rewarding day to provide her BY with inspirational motivation. DIRECTED BY “I got this tattoo after we won. It’s meaningful in many ways. It lets me remember Cody Heintz/The Chronicle a day I was proudest, and it’s motivation not to give up, because hard work will be rewarded. Even on the days I want to give up most, this tattoo reminds me.” While volleyball may be just a sport to some, it is a way of life for Anna Kital. Aside from playing the game volleyball has shaped her attitudes and philosophies on life. O “It’s taught me that I have to be physically Telecharge.com • (212) 239-6200 • ChinglishBroadway.com • BroadwaysBestShows.com and mentally strong. And most importantly,
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Hofstra’s Advice Columnist: Midterms are over - now what?
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We’re at the halfway point in the semester, and there are various ways to be stressed out, but also to reward ourselves. Do we stay in to pick our spring semester classes? Are we supposed to celebrate the passing of midterms on Halloween? Our advice columnist explains it all! If you have a topic you’d like to see covered, email us at ChronicleFeatures@gmail.com. 1) I’ve finally gotten myself through my midterms, but now, thanks to those tests, my entire sleep schedule is messed up. How do I fix it? Let’s face it, a crazy sleep schedule is something we’re all going to have to face eventually, and why not start now with your midterms? The real problem, like you said, is trying to get your pattern back to normal. Here are a few tips in case you are having this issue: If the problem is that you’ve pulled an all-nighter and only want to sleep during the day, try to take short, sporadic naps; this ensures that you will still be able to
sleep at night, and that you will remain conscious during the day. If the problem is that you’ve slept all day for a test in the evening, and now you’re as awake as can be, you might want to pull a necessary all-nighter; by the following night, you will be begging to crawl into bed! 2) Soon, we’re all going to pick classes for the spring semester, but I’m still trying to figure out my fall schedule! What can I do to make the selection process easier? There are a number of people you should meet with: Academic Advisors, Major Advisors, Advisement Deans, and friends that may be in the same major or classes as you. You will want to receive as many
opinions as possible and look at the number of ways you can design your spring schedule to fit around your needs and wants. Would you like an early morning class rather than an evening class? Does International Business sound more relevant to your major than Global Studies? Really, the questions are endless, but easy to answer with a detailed look at your DAR (Degree Audit Report). However, in the end, it’s really all up to you, the student, to decide what you want to do with yourself, your major, and your future. 3) Halloween is potentially my favorite holiday of the year (free candy!). But what do you think; is it too late for me to still go
trick-or-treating, or can I pull it off? I’m right there with you! Next to Christmas, Halloween is easily one of my favorite holidays in existence! Everyone can do with a little candy in his or her lives, but there might come a time when you might want to call it quits on the trick-or-treating. Now, if it were you and a group of college friends going, then all the power to you; get dressed up and go enjoy yourselves! But if it is just you by yourself… then that’s when some problems may begin to arise. As much as free candy might attract you as much as a fly to a lamp, you are getting older and would want to approach events like trick-or-treating with a little more caution. If, God forbid, you are mistaken for something more dangerous than just a college kid wondering by him or herself at night with a bag of candy, your parents will most likely not be too thrilled when they get a call. Just have fun and express caution, and for everyone’s sake, take friends!
“Zorro.” - Danny Bautista, Junior
“Fans of Gall Bladder - I got mine removed so I’m going to pretend I still have it.” - Kayleigh Cockburn, Junior
“Promiscuous Drunk Girl.” - Luke Bell, Junior
As much as free candy might attract you as much as a fly to a lamp, you are getting older and would want to approach events like trick-or-treating with a little more caution.
Man on the Unispan What’s the best Halloween costume you’ll see this year?
“Male vampires, because of all the Twilight b------t.” - Linda Ragusa, Senior
“Amy Winehouse or Nicki Minaj.” - Kelley Howard, Junior
“Pregnant Beyonce.” -Whitney Obsorne, Junior
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A recent article in The Chronicle titled, “Racist Immigration Law Forces Alabama Hispanics Out” (Oct. 13), attempted to analyze the immigration laws in this country. It also offered commentary on the fairness and validity of the laws, stating, “America could use a little Hofstra P.R.I.D.E.” The aim of this new law is to preserve the P.R.I.D.E principle of respect for self and others. However, because illegal immigration has not been addressed, this principle has been neglected by our great country. This law also attempts to change the history of neglect as well as address the disrespect that is committed by those who choose to enter our country illegally. Do not be fooled, it is just that - disrespect. The immigrants’ desire to live and work in America because of the liberties and opportunities that
are provided through our system of laws; however, they refuse to respect those laws by entering our country illegally. It is true that in most cases, these individuals are entering our country in response to the dire conditions in their home countries. While their stories are truly sad, efforts to help these individuals must be made. Allowing them to sidestep our legal process is not truly helping them. If we do not uphold the justice system that makes our country such a desirable place to live, we will lose our place. We cannot allow the quest for the American Dream by some destroy the reality of actualizing that Dream by all. Without upholding respect for our laws, that dream will be destroyed. The author of the article also goes on to reference our mistreatment of immigrants who arrive to America under criminal means. He concludes
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by saying that while the immigrants are not citizens, they deserve all the rights of one. Wrong. While everyone should be treated with the dignity of a human being, whether they are immigrants or not, we must “Racist immigration law forces Alabama Hispanics out” from October 13, 2011 issue. Illustration by remember that Isobel Stanton immigrants are competent people the law? Again, we must consider who are actively choosing to what is lost by failing to uphold disrespect the laws of the land. the law. How is that fair to those who It is also stressed in the article chose to enter this country that we only target Mexicans, and legally? We must consider what ignore illegal immigration from is lost by sidestepping the legal Canada. False. According to the process. Canadian State Department, the The key part of the issue number of Canadian deportations the article fails to mention is from the U.S. shot up dramatically the millions and millions of from 3,285 to 15,688 in a recent immigrants who come to America three-month period. At the same and go through all the necessary time, the Mexican deportation paperwork and procedures to rate fluctuated between 9,000 achieve U.S. citizenship. So what are we as Americans supposed to and 10,000. To what extent are we do? Not punish those who break
supposed to feel bad for criminals? Do we reward the bank robber who breaks into a bank and steals money? No, we reward the hard worker who earns his own money. We should stop rewarding the illegal immigrants who come here under the dark of night, and instead, reward those who openly commit to U.S. citizenry. By tolerating illegal immigration, we undermine all who enter our great nation legally, and in doing so, also undermine our legal compass, the Constitution. Some would say that we should just abolish the legal process for becoming a citizen, and to that we ask, “Does it mean nothing to be an American? Is there no responsibility attached to that title?” No. The American Dream would be forever lost. THOMAS MOZZELLI COLLEGE REPUBLICANS OF HOFSTRA
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By Chelsea Tirrell COLUMNIST
I sit at my desk, tapping my foot on the cold tile. 11:55 p.m. I hit the refresh button on the webpage. 11:57 p.m. I select the “Hofstra Online” option again, followed by “Show Details,” and
“Add/Drop Classes.” 11:59 p.m. My hand quivers as I reach for the select key. 12:00 a.m. I viciously type in the Course Registration Numbers, worried that I won’t get the classes I need. Someone will have typed faster than me. I’ll get shut out. I hit “Submit,” close my eyes and
keep my fingers crossed that I will be web registered for all five classes I need. I’m in! It’s my junior year. You’d think that by now, I wouldn’t get so hung-up about registering for classes. But I can’t help getting nervous the night of registration, nor can I deny the satisfaction I get when I’m locked into all of the classes I want. However, this year was the first year that registration has ever gone so smoothly. In past years, I’ve struggled with class restrictions that made no sense to me, necessary classes closing out early because they only have one section, and a schedule with scattered class times because the upperclassmen had priority. There’s little more infuriating than seeing classes nearly filled and knowing you need a class with just one spot left. Try adding a hold that prevents you from doing so. What’s worse is not even knowing why that hold exists and knowing that there’s no one you can speak to about it at midnight. So you toss and
turn all night, waiting until 9 a.m for someone, anyone, to answer your frantic email. It’s not to say that there aren’t a plethora of classes to choose from when it comes to registering. However, with internships, meetings, work-study or offcampus jobs, club meetings, and so much more on student’s plates, finding a schedule that fits perfectly is near impossible. It’s for this reason, therefore, that schedules continue to stress students out despite their class standing. I have to credit most
professors, as many are lenient when it comes time to signing students into closed classes. As long as there isn’t a line of students hoping to get into a 15-person capped class, they’ll generally sign in one or two if there are dire circumstances. At the end of the day, I can’t really think of a better, more efficient way for students to register that is fair for all students. Students must make the most of what is offered and hope that it works out of the best. More than likely, it will.
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‘Paranormal Activity 3’ still brings some scares. By Matthew Dougherty special to the chronicle
remember last year when ‘paranormal activity 2’ came out and it wasn’t completely terrible? in fact i would say it was quite good as it delivered the scares and built on the franchise’s mythos. i am happy to report that the third installment does the same. ‘paranormal activity 3’ takes place in 1988, almost twenty years before the events of the first two installments. This time we are looking at the sisters’ childhood and the events that set in motion the chaos that would erupt later in their lives. the formula is more or less the same, with a few new tricks, but it still works. the camerawork this time around is fantastic. We get three cameras: one focused on the parents’ bedroom, one on the daughters’ bedroom, and the most effective of the three: a camera on a swivel that slowly turns to view two different rooms
in the downstairs area. the third camera delivers many of the scares in a way that the audience always knows when something is going to happen but keeps them guessing at what. of all the camera setups in all three films i would say that this is the best for eliciting screams from the viewers. also, when the camera is handheld, the way the characters carry it around corners is a modern “found footage” take on the way the camera follows the little boy on the tricycle in the shining. adapting this method for a new sub-genre of horror was a cool move and shows just how much these types of films have progressed over three decades as well as the influence the innovators of this franchise may be getting from the classics. however, the camera does become a little less believable in this installment. there were a few too many moments for my liking where i had to ask myself, “Why is he filming this?” The purpose is to move the story forward,
The third installment of the franchise keeps bringing the scares.
obviously, but it wasn’t done as flawlessly as it was in the past two movies. the quality of the scares ranges from “been there, done that” to “get me the out of here!” The first half of the film is actually pretty boring as we get the same scare tactics as the first two. Doors slightly move, people out of bed when they shouldn’t be, and various noises are heard throughout. But once the ball gets rolling you won’t be able to close your eyes no matter how much you may want to. the terror is at an all-time high for the terrifying climax. as a horror sequel, ‘paranormal activity 3’ breaks many laws and it’s surprisingly good. i can’t think of another franchise in this genre that continues to pump out above-average sequels. sure, some aspects of the series are getting a bit old, but others are just as refreshing as the original.
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Real Steel Review By Bryan Menegus coluMnist
a brief introduction to the bumbling world of “real steel”: in the undefined but presumably near future, boxing has been replaced by robot boxing (with the ability to build ten-foot fighting robots seeming to be the only technological advancement man has made), and charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) is a floundering bottom-feeder on the very lowest rung of this nascent sport. charlie is also, as we learn from the first scene, deeply in debt to multiple lenders. Furthermore, he shows himself to be an incompetent fighter, a loudmouth, and the absent father of a bastard son whose age he cannot remember. roughly, his rising debt and the sudden reintroduction of his son Max (Dakota Goyo) after the death of his estranged ex-girlfriend (Max’s mother, unnamed) are the catalysts of the film. although Goyo possesses the same charms that launched haley Joel osment’s career, eleven-year-old Max has all the characteristics of a scrappy Doo: a cloyingly positive little brat who consistently (and loudly) gives his input on all situations, whether solicited or not. so from the getgo, we’re handed two characters who are not only thoroughly unlikable, but whose interaction is made stiff by the lack of an back-story you could empathize with. the reason we know to root for these characters has more to do with the amount of time they’re on screen rather than any defined goals. Granted, Max realizes early on that he wants to become a robot boxer, so the goals this father and son duo strives for occur in the ring. But there’s a fundamental lack of motivation for this need
to fight, aside from the oft-relied on “love of the game”. as a nonathlete, maybe i just can’t understand. and yes, charlie wants to win back his son’s love and trust, but it’s a realization made in a particularly short and emotionally hollow moment about an hourand-a-half into the film. so what does this movie get right? Well, the robot fighting. the necessity to cut between the fight itself and the robots’ operators reactions doubletimes the pace of editing, which creates a sense of tension absent in the human interactions of the movie. Stylistically, the robot fights are grounded in real boxing, which is pleasant change from Michael Bay’s sluggish and piss-poor transformers movies. however, the script is roughly on par with a student film, Jackman’s acting feels utterly phoned-in, and Goyo’s screeching is enough to make dogs commit suicide. there are hints at deeper things in “real steel”, not all of them positive. a throwaway shot of our home team’s ‘bot, atom, staring into a mirror implies some sort of sentience, which might have made a more interesting subplot than charlie’s astronomical debt. strangely, most of the film’s adversaries are of Asian descent, which, contrasted with our occidental heroes, seems like xenophobia ripe for the picking. thankfully, that subtext is never taken beyond a nudge. Mostly, “real steel” seems to be a celebration of the human element, as atom perseveres due to charlie’s past experience as an actual boxer and because of his new (and force-fed) relationship with his son—but in a movie that stars cgi robots more than people, it’s a hard sell. “real steel” is a redemption story, but orated with a mouth full of glue and marbles.
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Individual performances shine through in otherwise lacking production of ‘RENT’ By Bernie Krumm staFF Writer
Jonathan larson’s popular rock musical ‘rent’ seems like the perfect show to perform at the university level. raw love, rebellion and being true to oneself are themes to which any college student can relate. the Department of Drama and Dance premiered its production of ‘rent’ Friday oct. 21. When i caught the saturday night performance, it became obvious to me that some poor performances were taking away from an otherwise solid production. ‘rent’ explores the plight of several young adults who live in Manhattan’s east Village. the musical expresses the antiestablishment sentiments of the characters, as well as how they deal with love, loss and feelings of helplessness and uncertainty in their current situations. all of these emotions are captured and expressed by a soundtrack full of memorable rock songs that range from biting and angry to sweet and passionate. a motley crew of characters (which include an anarchist, a drag queen, a musician and an exotic dancer) adds to the show’s likeability. What sets this show apart from many others is its willingness to explore taboo subjects; most prominent of these are sexual orientation, poverty and living with hiV. hiV is a particularly sensitive topic, but rent takes great care to portray
it with empathy. one of the most impressive parts about this production is the set design, which captures the essence of counterculture with a nice blend of artistry and anarchy. the set is not a realistic depiction of the east Village. instead, it embodies the mood of the area and also reflects the mindset of the characters. the choreography is appropriately raw and full of angst, adding to the feel of the show. larson’s music is adequately performed by the pit. they were able to quickly recover from any and all mishaps, be it technical or vocal, during the show. the biggest disappointment was the vocal performances of some of the main cast. poor projection, enunciation, and voice cracking were prevalent throughout much of the show. Voice cracking is something to be expected but the frequency with which it occurred proved that some of the performers are singing out of their ranges. all this hindered the emotional reaction that is the intention of many of the songs. the development of the principle romantic relationships, most notably roger and Mimi’s, were affected by a lack of chemistry. the scenes meant to be intimate came off as forced and unfeeling. this proves highly detrimental since the romantic relationships are such a huge part of the show’s overall effectiveness.
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some of the performances are terrific, going above and beyond expectations. Brittany Fuerstenberg, the obvious standout, threw herself into the role of Maureen and gave an uninhibited and electrifying performance. she portrayed the character, an eccentric performer, with no shame and was able to balance her unstable and questionable behavior with irresistible charm and likeability. eileen Farley
made her presence known as Joanne, a lawyer and Maureen’s girlfriend, playing her with power and authority. “take me or leave me,” a duet by Joanne and Maureen, was executed beautifully by Farley and Fuerstenberg. as tom collins, James McGowan also showed wide range as a singer and performer. he was able to portray collins as both the charismatic anarchist and the grief-stricken lover with
much ease and shared good chemistry with his onstage love interest (played by a very likeable luigi Mondi). another memorable moment in the show is its exceptional performance of “seasons of love” which is arguably the most popular number of the show. a few members of the chorus showcase their talents in very impressive solos during this number.
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alumus of hofstra; adam Wade, and anthony atamanuik. Tom Provine, a sophomore film major, was the master of ceremonies. he said all had to do to prepare for the night was to “live life.” “tonight was all about storytelling comedy,” provine said. “You just have to come up with the best way to tell a funny story.” Junior cassie ring shared her story about her experience attending a bat mitzvah and antics she saw there. “Both stories were true,” ring said. “i watched everything unfold in front of me, and it was as hysterical to me as it was to the audience.” ring and the other perform-
ers had the opportunity to meet with the upright citizens Brigade before the show. the members of the upright citizens Brigade tried to calm the pre-show jitters of the student comedians, as well as inspire them, according to ring. haha hofstra president Max lehman explained that the club members chose who would perform by voting in order to open up the chance to new members. “two of the three comedians who performed tonight were green to comedy,” lehman said. “It was their first time ever performing.” haha hofstra has an upcoming show on november 21 that will feature scott schendlinger, the first president of Haha Hofstra.
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haha hofstra, hofstra university’s stand-up comedy club, performed at 7 p.m. on Friday oct. 21 alongside the new York city improvisational comedy group the upright citizens Brigade. haha hofstra comedians freshman Manon Braciszewski, sophomore peter Walters and junior cassie ring performed before the upright citzens Brigade presented their “the nights of our lives” show, which consisted of sketches based on their college experiences. upright citizens Brigade members included John Flynn, an
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Obama uses troop withdrawal as Hofstra respects campaign tactic deceased better than record companies By Michael Margavitch coluMnist
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this past week, President obama announced the full withdrawal of u.s. troops from iraq. it would seem that, after eight long years, the war in iraq is coming to an end. Ever since saddam Hussein’s capture in 2003, iraq has been in a state of rebuilding, a process that has included establishing a new form of government. For a nation that had been under the same rule of governance for over 24 years, it is understandable that this process is crucial to the reestablishment of the nation take a substantial length of time. But has it been enough time? is it safe to pull out the troops? What is at risk? By pulling all of the troops out of iraq, President obama is not only putting iraq in danger of an iranian take-over, but also, subsequently, putting israel in the direct line of fire if that invasion were to occur. no small risk by any means. But maybe after eight years, the fact of the matter is
that pulling out now is as safe, or unsafe, as it will ever be, and thus, just as good a time as any. or maybe, after nearly three years of the obama White House, it is merely that time of year again in America: election season. President obama had his entire presidency to announce the troop withdrawal. What, specifically, is different in Iraq today, since 2008, that deems it safe enough to pull out? Why now? is it not a coincidence that he chose to announce the troop withdrawal right as he is about to start campaigning for reelection? is this announcement, just that, an announcement? Another campaign promise? But will campaign promises work this time around? i think not. if i were one of President obama’s top aides, i would inform him that the only way to get re-elected is to fix the economy. Perhaps realizing this
fact and recognizing his own inability positively affect the economy, obama has become desperate to win over voters in any way he can, even if it is so low as to make swooping announcements, of which unforeseeable consequences are attached. Meanwhile, the GoPcontrolled House has passed a bi-partisan jobs bill that the Democratcontrolled senate hasn’t even looked at yet. the economy, above all else, should be obama’s number one priority going into the election year. that issue alone will determine whether or not obama will be our generation’s Jimmy carter. so is it safe to pull out? i can only hope obama asked that question before crafting his reelection campaign.
“Has it been enough time? Is it safe to pull out the troops? What is at risk?”
shortly following the conclusion of the spring 2011 semester, a shocking death rattled the Hofstra community. Dana Brand, a long-time English professor at the university, passed away last May at the age of 56. He was both respected and honored in his passing. English Department chairman Joseph Fichtelberg even dedicated a memorial scholarship fund that people can send donations to in Brand’s name. With this, along with a memorial ceremony scheduled to occur on nov. 9, Professor Brand has been given a proper send-off. However, there are instances in which death is used for personal gain. the most blatant and apparent form of this practice occurs in the music industry. Remember the line, “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings” from it’s a Wonderful life? For record companies, the line becomes “Every time an artist dies, we cash in like there’s no tomorrow.” look at tupac. We may be halfway through the 22nd century and his posthumous albums will still be gold. Amy Winehouse had a significant increase in record sales the week after her death. Hendrix, Joplin, cobain, and Morrison have all attained legendary status. However, nothing compares to Michael Jackson; the record companies want to collect every last cent they can through his death. the King of Pop died over two years at the age of 50, shortly before his much-discussed final “this is it” concert. Jackson was having financial troubles
“For record companies, the line becomes, ‘Every time an artist dies, we cash in like there’s no tomorrow.’”
and concocted this concert as a way to revive his failing estate. Even though Jackson could not personally benefit from this concert following his passing, others could. ‘this is it’ was released as a documentary concert movie and grossed an astounding $260 million dollars worldwide. the company took their greed and America’s fascination further by releasing a ‘this is it’ soundtrack, and a posthumous album, ‘Michael.’ Each of these releases was so successful that they were both certified platinum. However, not everyone was thrilled by ‘Michael.’ Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am did not believe the recordings measured up to Jackson’s level. in an interview with magazine Rolling stone, Will.i.am said, “How can you release a record without Michael Jackson? it’s not Michael Jackson. i heard the song that’s on the internet now [‘Breaking news’] and i’m like, ‘that ain’t Mike.’ He wasn’t there to do his micro-Michael-managing that he did with ‘thriller’ and ‘Billie Jean.’ it disgusts me.” Record companies have seemed to ignore this criticism since a second posthumous album, the seventy-track ‘immortal’ is slated for a release on nov. 21 by Jackson’s longtime record company, Epic Records. there’s more! Go attend cirque du soleil’s Michael Jackson ‘the immortal World’ tour, seriously. the tour began last month in Montreal. the second posthumous album will be a backdrop to the whole show. We are only two years into the leeching and all of this greed has been displayed so quickly. Have you no shame, Epic Records? Death is a serious matter that should result in courteous remembrance, not excitement of potential profit. Hopefully no more of these deaths receive the “Michael Jackson treatment” because everyone deserves to be remembered in a way similar to our own Dana Brand.
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Let the ladies have their treats this Halloween By Marc Butcavage of nonsense Humor sPEciAl to tHE cHRoniclE
Columnist’s appeal for Harvest Festival answered with Fright Night By Michaela Papa coluMnist
i assume all of you reading this are avid enthusiasts of my column. this being noted, i can therefore conclude that you all welled with pride when you read of the Fright night hosted by Hofstra. Due to the fact that Fright night has ceased to exist prior to my editorial beckoning for a Harvest Festival, the conclusion must be drawn that i directly affect Hofstra. stuart Rabinowitz is one of the aforementioned avid enthusiasts of my column. this may be a bit hyperbolic, but hey-it feels good to think that my ideas have the potential to make a difference; if these changes include a
professional pumpkin carver, then all the better. on october 31, Hofstra begins celebrations at 8 p.m. From 8 to 9 p.m., there will be “free harvest treats.” As a group of people giving thousands of dollars a year to this institute, we might as well get our money’s worth in candy apples, orange cotton candy, churros and the excitingly enigmatic “much more.” now, i mentioned this earlier, but for those of you who thought it was a mistype, there will be a professional pumpkin carver at Fright night, a person who carves
pumpkins…professionally. this not only gives me hope for my future, but for Hofstra’s as well. some pumpkins are like people: some shine and some don’t. With a professional pumpkin carver on site to help attendants create their own jack-o-lanterns, there is no telling the amount of great pumpkins that will look like they’re retching their guts out. As a culmination of excitement, Fright night will conclude with an outdoor screening of “the shining.” outside Adams Playhouse, everybody’s asked to bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch this classic scary movie. With a
“This not only gives me hope for my future, but for Hofstra’s as well. Some pumpkins are like people: some shine and some don’t.”
As we approach Halloween, a holiday that is nearly impossible to not have fun with, we prepare for a weekend of heavy drinking, silly and often half-done costumes, and eating all of the candy we meant to give to trickor-treaters who “probably won’t show up anyway, man.” if you’re like me, you’re probably also more than aware of the yearly onslaught of “antislut” rants, petulant and often misguided attacks on women who chose to wear costumes that border more on lingerie than your typical spooky ghost costumes. these women are portrayed as dumb, “sex-fiending” wastrels who de-legitimize an already silly holiday in a quest for sex. if that’s the case, then i have to ask, what the heck is wrong with that? Most of those crying out against “slutty” costumes probably don’t realize that what they are engaging in is seasonal slut-shaming, though i imagine it carries on well beyond the ghoulish tradition. Essentially, by judging a woman based on how she is dressed, you are literally judging a book by its (skimpy) cover. And this isn’t just a Halloween issue, either. By assuming that a woman should be ashamed of how sexually promiscuous she acts and/ or dresses, you are violating her right to act and dress how she pleases. And does sexually promiscuity make her
supposed unlimited amount of popcorn, apple cider and hot chocolate, this should be a fantastic event. this is something that Pride members can hypothetically be proud. it has potential. this could be an event that brings the Hofstra community together in a fun environment and creates some sense of school pride. We greatly lack a sense of unity and pride, and i believe a large amount of this is due to the
any less of a valuable human? if you answered yes to that question, then go ahead and add “misogyny” to your interests on Facebook, because that right there is pretty much textbook. so why all the rampant slutshaming around the Halloween season? it’s a simple target, really. let’s face it, the real problem with all of the “sexynoun” costumes is the complete lack of creativity. it’s a cop-out, sure, but not everyone has the capacity to somehow dress as “ennui” or a mutant horse-zombie hybrid. Rather than targeting how stupid a sexy cop costume is, however, people seem to find it easier to talk about what a slut the person who wears that must be and how it “ruins the image of what a respectable woman should be.” Many argue that it is a detriment to feminism, but you know what’s even worse for feminism? Judging a woman by how she chooses to act and dress. so this Halloween, take it easy on those wearing sexy costumes. Maybe it was for a lack of creativity, or maybe the wearer is looking to have a ton of sex. in the end it doesn’t really matter, kind of like linkin Park references in opinion pieces. if you want to get mad about a costume, find a kid at the party who thought it would be funny to wear blackface, and promptly beat the hell out of him. Ending racism is a much more noble effort than shaming a woman for liking sex.
insufficient amount of communal activities. our campus is making strides to bring us together through fun, free events. We have the potential to forge together and possibly be proud to say that we go to Hofstra, that we are proud Pride people. if nothing else, there is free hot chocolate. nothing bad can be said about that.
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Hauntingly awesome sports Halloween costumes So with Halloween coming up on Monday, I’m sure plenty of people on the Hofstra campus are scrounging at the last minute for a costume. Of course there will be the usual cowboys and cowgirls and the guy with an empty Keystone Light case on his head as a last ditch effort. However, every year I look for the sports costumes and see very little. I mean, for crying out loud, I went as Mike Piazza three times as a child. So with a few days, I figure I would give a few suggestions to represent your fanhood and bring out a little more fun in your Halloween shenanigans.
PATRICE BERGERON: Grab yourself a Boston Bruins shirt and put some ketchup on your finger. If you can have one of your buddies go as Alexandre Burrows, that’s awesome. All he or she needs is a Canucks jersey and… well, you may have to sacrifice a
finger for this one.
do.
friend, go as Lance Lynn.
JOHN LACKEY: All you need is a Red Sox shirt, a beer, and to paint your face blue. You definitely want to symbolize the big time Beantown choke. If you really want to master the Lackey, come with your arm in a sling and leave your girlfriend in a middle of the party. You can do the same thing with the Atlanta Braves, just switch John Lackey with Chipper Jones.
TONY LA RUSSA: You’re pretty much just going as the Verizon guy. Can you hear me now? Walk around in a Cardinals jersey and cap all night, grab
MARK SANCHEZ: I don’t know how much I would recommend this if it’s going to be in the 40s temperature wise, but just carry around a football and walk around the party without a shirt. You’ll catch pneumonia, but the ladies love the GQB.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL DONOR: This may require
some expenses. A fancy suit, a trip to the ATM, and a couple lady friends. Be sure to have some buddies walking around in the jersey of your favorite BCS school (the more Buckeyes and Hurricanes jerseys the better). Oh, and if you plan on being sober and are fortunate enough to drive a really nice car, please
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some sunglasses, and try and find some cell phone reception. If you have a friend, tell him to go as Jason Motte. If you’re that
NBA LOCKOUT: You just have to go as an Occupy Wall Street protester. Wear your street clothes and hipster glasses like Amare Stoudemire, and just demand more money. If you want to go as David Stern, find a very large sphere-like object to wear on your head to match the NBA commissioner’s ego. LEBRON JAMES: All you need to do is buy a LeBron Miami Heat jersey, grow a little beard, count numbers, and throw on a headband. No jewelry allowed,
especially rings. Make sure you leave three quarters of the way through the party too. Get a really tall friend to be Chris Bosh and your friend that gets respect because he deals with you to be Dwyane Wade.
TIGER WOODS: This was a lot more fun as a costume last year when ladies followed you around. This year is a little more depressing for Tiger. Walk around with a golf club and a sad look on your face. Occasionally smile at women only to be rejected. Make sure your gear is Nike. This new costume is also called the Matt Napolitano playing golf. ATLANTA THRASHERS FAN: This is perfect…if you’re
not partying or having any fun on Halloween. You don’t exist. Big thanks to Christian Heimall for his help on this column.
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Volleyball falls to Northeastern in straight sets By Angelo Brussich STAFF WRITER
The Northeastern Huskies defeated the Hofstra University Pride volleyball team in straight sets over the weekend at Solomon Court in Boston, Massachusetts. This was a stark difference from the last time these two teams faced off when Hofstra mounted a strong comeback at home rallying back from a 2-0 set deficit to win 3-2. Since that victory, Hofstra has been slowly dropping in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) to a 3-5 and dropping its overall record below .500 at 12-13. Northeastern continued its winning ways as they increased its mark to 6-2 in CAA play and 16-4 overall. The Charry sisters, senior middle blocker Erika and junior setter Catalina, led the way for the Pride with Erika being the only Hofstra player to record
double figure kills with 10. Catalina contributed 23 assists and 11 digs. Unfortunately for Hofstra and head coach Kristina Hernandez the Pride’s passing was not as sharp as it is accustomed to being. “I don’t think that we were consistent with very much, we weren’t passing very well which definitely made it difficult for us to do anything,” said Hernandez. ”We wanted to counter attack… but could not do that since we weren’t passing very well.” The first set was a very back and forth affair as Hofstra jumped out to an early lead only to see Northeastern close the gap and come away with a 25-23 game victory. Hofstra doubled up the Northeastern early in the set, grabbing a 12-6 lead, but the Pride could not continue its early success and the Huskies went on a 10-2 run, taking the lead for good at 16-15. Hofstra tied the game at 23, but Northeastern scored the next two points to take
the set. Game two was another close match in the beginning, until Northeastern went on a dominant run turning a three point 16-13 lead to a 25-16 set win. Hofstra hit at a meek .091 hitting percentage in both the first and second set, and only hit .088 in the entire match. The lone bright spot on the offensive end for Hofstra was Erika Charry. “In the first set she [Erika] was not very involved so we really put some pressure on her to get more into the match,” said Hernandez. “In the second and third set she did that.” Erika had six of her team leading 10 kills in the second set alone. As for the rest of the team, Hernandez felt that “we needed some more offense from at least one or two other players in order for us to pull that [the match] out.” Set three was the closest of the match as there were eight
ties throughout the game with the score knotted at 21 late in the set, but Hofstra was shut out the last four points as the Huskies won the game and match with a 25-21 victory. Hofstra again took an early advantage jumping out to an 8-5 lead, but that did not last long as Northeastern regained the advantage in the set at 11-10 and never relinquished that lead. Hofstra finds itself a half game behind Virginia Commonwealth University for the sixth and final spot to play in the CAA conference championship now with its most recent loss. Hofstra plays VCU and William and Mary this weekend at home Friday night at 5pm in a set of pivotal matchups that could decide the final standings. “At this point right now every single match is important,” said Hernandez. “We don’t want to give anything away and we’ve got a lot of work to do.”
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Senior middle blocker Taylor Moore (7) goes up for a kill.
Hofstra sports trivia Week 7
Last week’s answer:
The Hofstra women’s basketball team has never made the NCAA Tournament. This Week’s Question:
Who are the three senior captains named by Hofstra University men’s basketball head coach Mo Cassara? E-mail your answers to chroniclesports@gmail.com for your chance to win a great prize!
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CAA men’s basketball getting prepped for a big season By Matt Napolitano SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The 2011-2012 season marks a new dawn for the Colonial Athletic Association on the men’s basketball front. Coming off three NCAA berths, including the Cinderella run of VCU to the Final Four, as well as a CAA player being drafted to the NBA for the third straight year (Hofstra’s own Charles Jenkins to the Golden State Warriors with the forty-fourth overall pick), the CAA is ready to make a splash once more on the national stage. With changes across the map on rosters and on the bench, these are the CAA pre-season rankings.
1. DREXEL DRAGONS Head Coach: Bruiser Flint (tenth season) Last Season: 21-10 (11-7 CAA) RETURN OF THE ‘DRAGI’: The Dragons return four of their starters from last year along with two of their top bench players. Senior forward Samme Givens, a first-team all-CAA preseason player, returns as captain of the Dragons, being the only player on the Drexel roster to average a double-double last season (12.2 points per game, 10.1 rebounds per game). Guard Chris Fouch returns for his junior season as the team’s long range threat. Fouch was given second team all-CAA honors. Sophomore for-
ward Dartaye Ruffin earns honorable mention status in conference as well.
3. VCU RAMS
Last Season: 27-7 (14-4 CAA)
Head Coach: Shaka Smart (third season)
BIG GAMES: 12/17 v. Bradley, 1/8 v. VCU, 1/12 v. George Mason, 2/25 @ Old Dominion
Last Season: 28-12 (11-6 CAA)
THE CONTENDER: Head coach Blaine Taylor knows his team “can run with the best of them, and have the talent to head back to the [NCAA] bracket.” Old Dominion took its second straight CAA title last season, along with its fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years. The Monarchs are a regular powerhouse thanks to a steady
2. GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS Head Coach: Paul Hewitt (first season) Last Season: 26-6 (16-2 CAA) NEW MAN ON CAMPUS: After 14 seasons and a dream Final Four run in 2006, George Mason head coach Jim Larranaga left the CAA for the ACC, taking the head coaching job for the Miami Hurricanes. The Patriots took a coach right back from the ACC, signing former Georgia Tech head coach Paul Hewitt to head the storied basketball team. “What Jim did for this school, for CAA, for basketball was outstanding, and his reputation on this campus is part of this school’s history,” said Hewitt at CAA Media Day. With sophomore guard Luke Hancock transferring to Louisville, senior leader and all-CAA first teamer Ryan Pearson takes a good share of the scoring load for Mason, after averaging over 14 points a game last season. BIG GAMES: 11/14 v. Florida International in NIT Tipoff, 12/6 @ Virginia, 2/25 @ VCU
A SMART MOVE: The Rams silenced its critics with a Cinderella run to the NCAA Final Four last year; sneaking in with an 11-seed play-in berth. Though VCU loses four of its top five scorers from last season, it was fortunate to hold on to Shaka Smart. Smart received several job offers around the country, but signed an eight-year contract to stay put at Virginia Commonwealth. “The support of the school, the alumni, the fans, it made it [VCU] the perfect place to coach”, said Smart. With a huge graduation turnover, one true scorer remains on the roster for the Rams. Senior guard Bradford Burgess finished in the top 15 for scoring in the CAA last season and earns CAA first-team preseason honors. Sophomore center D.J. Haley and sophomore forward Juvonte Reddic bring a strong presence underneath the basket and will be battling it out for many rebounds.
offense led last year by an impressive post game that tallied the seventh most rebounds per game in the nation. The good news for ODU: Senior forward Kent Bazemore returns as the CAA Preseason Player of the Year. The bad news: Bazemore could be sidelined until early December, after having surgery on a fractured left foot. Look for the Monarchs to rely on senior 6’9” big man Chris Cooper under-
BIG GAMES: 11/23 @ Western Kentucky, 12/30 v. Missouri, 1/7 @ Drexel
4. OLD DOMINION MONARCHS
Head Coach: Blaine Taylor (ninth season)
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Old Dominion senior forward Kent Bazemore (24) was voted CAA Preseason Player of the Year.
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5. JAMES MADISON DUKES Head Coach: Matt Brady (fourth season) Last Season: 21-12 (10-8 CAA) ‘MOORE’ TO COME: Junior guard Devon Moore takes second team all-CAA preseason honors this year, following a stellar redshirt sophomore performance. Coming off a torn ACL in the 2009-2010 season, Moore finished second in all scoring categories, behind the now-graduated Denzel Bowles. “Devon knows it’s on him to be the producer on offense”, said Brady. Moore earns a captain spot, alongside CAA honorable mention senior forward Julius Wells. Wells will be the key man on defense for the Dukes, leading in blocks and defensive rebounds last season. The first issue to fix for this squad, according to Brady, is conference play. “Last season in conference was disappointing, and the CAA only got stronger this year. We can’t settle for middle of the pack”. BIG GAMES: 12/3 @ Hofstra, 12/29 v. Rhode Island at EA Sports Holiday Classic, 2/22 @
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6. WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE Head Coach: Tony Shaver (ninth season) Last Season: 10-22 (4-14 CAA) RECOVERY ROOM: This squad suffered due to injury and an abundance of inexperience on the court, but now Shaver says this team is better prepared. “We’re healthy, we’re better educated on our opponents, now is the time,” said Shaver. Senior guard Quinn McDowell was the bright spot of William & Mary last season averaging nearly 16 points a game and five rebounds. Expect sophomore guards Benjamin Britt and Julian Boatner to provide from mid-range. The team’s issue: rebounding. The Tribe finished 305th in the nation on rebounds per game. BIG GAMES: 11/7 @ St. John’s, 12/18 @ Missouri, 1/28 @ Old Dominion
7. DELAWARE FIGHTIN’ BLUE HENS Head Coach: Monte Ross (sixth season) Last Season: 14-17 (8-10 CAA) CROSSING DELAWARE: Only two seniors make a return for Delaware, who finished in the middle of the pack yet again last season. Head coach Monte Ross thinks this is a promising sign. “We are in a fortunate position
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where we have great depth now, and that depth can carry over the next two years”. The Blue Hens bring a deep frontcourt of junior forwards in Jamelle Hagins and Josh Brinkley. On the scoring front, last year’s CAA Rookie of the Year, Devon Saddler returns for a sophomore campaign at guard. Saddler also earned preseason CAA second team honors. This team’s greatest weakness is in the back court. Having lost Juwan Carter to graduation, freshmen guards Jarvis Threatt and Kyle Anderson will see a great deal of playing time. BIG GAMES: 11/18 @ Villanova, 1/14 v. VCU, 2/1 v. George Mason
8. HOFSTRA PRIDE Head Coach: Mo Cassara (second season) Last Season: 21-12 overall (14-4 CAA) LIFE AFTER CHARLES: With Charles Jenkins moving on to the NBA, Mo Cassara knows that this year will be a time for transition. “On paper, yes, it looks like we lost a lot, but we can’t settle on losses in a conference as strong as this,” said Cassara. The pressure now lies on senior guard and three-point slinger Mike Moore, a second team all-CAA selection, to step in as a leader for Hofstra. Moore and fellow senior captains forward Nathaniel Lester and guard Stevie Mejia will need to be at the helm of production for the Pride. Junior forward David Imes is Hofstra’s leading returning shot blocker and rebounder and will have to pick up the pieces underneath the boards. This is a transition year for the Pride, but there is potential to be a solid mid-standings finish.
9. NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES Head Coach: Bill Coen (sixth season) Last Season: 11-20 (6-12 CAA)
Senior guard Dwan McMillan (11) will look to make vital contributions along with senior captain Stevie Mejia at the guard position
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11. GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS Head Coach: Ron Hunter (first season) Last Season: 12-19 (6-12 CAA) SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT: Georgia State has sunk to cellar dwellers in the CAA in men’s hoops. The Panthers are hoping for a fresh start under Ron Hunter, the former IUPUI coach who recorded nearly 300 wins in 17 seasons for the Jaguars. “The Panthers have the talent, and the support, they just need the proper system”, said Hunter. Georgia State has four returning starters this season. Expect sophomore guard Devonta White to make a statement after a huge rookie season. This team’s problem is that they cannot score. The Panthers finished 310th in the nation for average points per game in the NCAA.
“On paper, yes, it looks like we lost a lot, but we can’t settle on losses in a conference as strong as this.”
BIG GAMES: 11/16 @ Oregon State, 1/2 v. VCU, 2/22 @ William & Mary
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ping up the conference slate with a 6-4 record. This team found the gas pedal late in the season, but Coen knows this team needs to come out firing. “We can’t stand around with our hands in our pockets,” said Coen. “I want 110 percent all the way through to the end.” Without top scoring guard Chaisson Allen, Northeastern is minus a major offensive threat. However, their other four starters return for 2011-2012. Expect CAA honorable men-
LATE BLOOMERS: The Huskies opened CAA play last season with eight straight losses, wrap-
tions senior Eric Buckner and sophomore guard Jonathan Lee to pick up the pieces for the Huskies. This team has depth, but cannot hang around until it’s too late. BIG GAMES: 11/19 v. Southern Illinois, 12/22 @ NC State, 2/22 v. George Mason
10. UNC-WILMINGTON SEAHAWKS Head Coach: Buzz Peterson (second season) Last Season: 13-18 (7-11 CAA)
BIG GAMES: 11/12 v. Washington at the World Vision Classic, 12/1 v. FIU, 2/4 @ Hofstra
12. TOWSON TIGERS Head Coach: Pat Skerry (first season) Last Season: 4-26 (0-18 CAA)
YOUNG GUNS: The Seahawks have a total of four upperclassmen with two seniors and two juniors, one of which is forward Keith Rendleman. Rendleman, who led the team in rebounds last season, took second team all-CAA honors. He will have to make up for some ground now that Chad Tomko, one of the best scorers in the CAA, is out of the picture. There is a veteran presence in the backcourt with guard Trevor DeLoach, who should step up as a senior leader. However, you cannot look past UNC-W’s youthful class, a roster that consists of eight freshmen. “I definitely want to let the new guys get in the mix, test the water, out on the court with our more experienced guys”. Despite a move forward last season, Peterson’s team may hit a stall. BIG GAMES: 11/13 @ Maryland, 12/21 @ Wake Forest, 1/18 v.
DOWN IN THE BASEMENT: New head coach Pat Skerry knows that there is work to be done in Maryland. “No wins in the conference last season, but I’m up for the challenge, this crew has fight,” said Skerry. This team only returns one starter in senior guard RaShawn Polk. Polk and senior forward Robert Nwankwo are going to be relied on to be the leaders of a Tigers team with only three returning lettermen and six newcomers. This team needs an all-around rebuild. The question is if Pat Skerry can tackle the mountain that is Towson. BIG GAMES: 11/11-11/14 EA Sports Maui Invitational (Kansas, Michigan, Belmont), 12/23 v. Vermont, 1/23 @ Delaware
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Men’s soccer falls out of playoff contention with two straight losses By Alex Hyman STAFF WRITER
After back-to-back losses this week, the Hofstra University men’s soccer team’s chance to make the Colonial Athletic Association postseason is nearly over. Desperately in need of a win, Hofstra returned home Wednesday night to host the Patriots of George Mason University. Both defenses played extremely well in the early stages as neither team recorded a shot on net in the first ten minutes of the match. The first chance of the game came in the eleventh minute when sophomore midfielder Chris Griebsch won the ball and found freshman midfielder Maid Memic who was able to get a shot off, but it was deflected away by George Mason’s solid backline. Hofstra had another golden opportunity in the twenty-seventh minute when senior striker Brett Carrington found junior midfielder Mike Annarumma who had his open net chance cleared by the defense. George Mason struck just minutes later when senior midfielder Ryan Garcia received a pass off of a corner kick. He promptly knocked it into the back of the net to give his team a 1-0 lead. Hofstra got its equalizer in the forty-third minute when a free kick taken by Griebsch was sent into the box and found the head of streaking sophomore defender Shaun Foster. “Foster’s timing is just awesome” said head coach Richard Nuttall. Less than ten minutes into the second half, Hofstra took advantage of another free kick from the midfield. This time Griebsch took the free kick and swung the ball into the box, which once again found the head of Foster. “Griebsch’s delivery is tremendous, he’s as good as I’ve seen,” Nuttall said. Griebsch not only got the assist on the play, but also won the ball on a magnificent display of defense which led to the free kick.
Griebsch and Foster have been the anchors of the team this season. Griebsch leads the team with 13 points, recording three goals and seven assists while Foster has a team high five goals while also playing stellar defense. “He’s the best player in the conference,” said Nuttall. “He’s absolute quality. He’s just now getting to full fitness and is just tremendous.” George Mason was not done however as they were able to fight back with under 20 minutes to play to tie the match at two a piece. Both teams had chances in the final minutes of regulation but neither side could notch the go ahead goal, sending Hofstra to its fifth overtime game of the season. Scoreless through the first overtime period, George Mason controlled the ball for much of the second overtime. Just when it looked like the Pride was establishing an offensive threat, a non-called foul just outside the Patriots box led to another scoring opportunity for Garcia. While some Hofstra players were arguing the call with the referee, Garcia was able to sneak behind the Pride defense and score the game winner with just one minute remaining on the clock. “I’m extremely disappointed with the outcome but we played extremely hard and I’m proud of the way we battled,” said Nuttall. Hofstra visited no. 11 nationally ranked and CAA leader Old Dominion University last Saturday and was sent home with one of the worst defeats of the season. Scoreless into the thirty-fifth minute, Old Dominion forward Yannick Smith netted the only goal of the first half. The Monarchs were able to score two more goals before Hofstra freshman midfielder Heidar Emilsson scored in the eighty-third minute. Old Dominion answered right back with a goal one minute later to cap the 4-1 win. Hofstra falls to 6-9 on the season and 3-6 in the CAA.
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Freshman defender Tommi Kjartansson looks to take back possession in Hofstra’s 3-2 loss to George Mason Wednesday night.
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Sophomore midfielder Chris Griebsch (21) tracks back on defense to cut off a George Mason attack.
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Women’s soccer preps for playoff run By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR
After losing three straight games, the Hofstra University women’s soccer team stormed back into CAA Tournament contention with a pair of 2-0 wins, over Georgia State on Friday and UNC-Wilmington on Sunday. “It’s been a transformation over the past couple of weeks,” said head coach Simon Riddiough. “There’s a difference in attitude, difference in willingness to apply what we are doing and I think individually they are holding themselves accountable for what’s going on.” Senior midfielder Courtney Breen led Hofstra with a goal scored in each of the games, taking some of the offensive pressure off senior striker Laura Greene, who did not find the back of the net over the weekend. “We always say it’s between Greene, Breen and [senior midfielder Brittany] Butts,” said Riddiough. “And if you stop all of them we won’t win many games, but Courtney Breen has been finding a way and it’s looking pretty positive.” Friday’s game against Georgia
State brought a stylish return for freshman midfielder Anya Koren who scored her first career goal, after missing eight games due to injury, in the eighty-sixth minute after a strike from Greene was parried right into Koren’s path. “Having Anya back from injury is a huge positive for us,” said Riddiough. “It allows us to move people around and give people longer breaks in order to make us more effective over the 90 minutes.” Breen gave Hofstra the lead earlier in the second half when Greene played distributor, setting up the midfielder in the fifty-sixth minute. After Breen’s goal Georgia State had a small flurry of chances, but senior goalkeeper Emily Morphitis was sublime in net, making five saves. Morphitis was not as busy on Sunday afternoon against UNC-Wilmington, making three saves as Hofstra again was the more dominant side throughout the game, peppering 21 shots on goal to UNC-Wilmington’s nine. Hofstra was ahead by the fourteenth minute when a Breen found the back of the net, but it was not the usual sister to
score. Junior forward Erin Breen, Courtney’s twin, scored the first goal of her career when Greene created yet another Hofstra chance, when her shot rebounded to the path of Breen, similar to Koren’s goal two days earlier. “We’ve started Erin the past couple of games and she’s rewarded us with a goal,” said Riddiough. “She’s playing very well, she deserves to be where she’s at and she’s making a difference which is always good to see coming to the end of the season.” Courtney put the game away in the seventy-first minute, when she powered a header off a corner into the back of the net.
AS THE PLAYOFFS APPROACH:Sitting in
sixth place in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 5-5 record, Hofstra will have to be doing some scoreboard watching. If it is able to defeat Northeastern on Saturday at 3 P.M. Hofstra will need fourth-place James Madison and fifth-place George Mason to lose in order to grab the final spot in the four team CAA Championships at the campus of William and Mary.
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Freshman striker Sam Scolarici (19) makes a move towards goal.
Field hockey falls to Northeastern By Joe Pantorno SPORTS EDITOR
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Senior forward Genna Kovar (24) scored both of Hofstra’s goals in its 3-2 loss to Northeastern.
Back Cover: Freshman midfielder Maid Memic (20) heads a ball on during Hofstra’s game Wednesday night against George Mason.
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After a loss to no. 14 Maine last week, the Hofstra University field hockey team dropped a 3-2 decision to Northeastern on Friday on Senior Day. After Hofstra grabbed a 2-1 lead in the middle of the first half, Northeastern managed to chip away and score with eight minute gone in the second half, which proved to be the game winner. Kaela Barker’s shot seemed to be taken, without deflection, from outside of the shooting circle. Hofstra defenders stopped and watched the ball roll into the back of the net, but the referees deemed the goal legal despite the arguments from the home team. Northeastern struck first off a penalty corner three minutes into the game when a shot from forward Crystal Poland was deflected by a Hofstra defender into the top of the back of the net. Hofstra senior forward Genna Kovar took advantage of a Northeastern turnover outside the
shooting area, weaving throughout the defense and fired a low shot past keeper Lizzie Priest to tie the game with 18:50 left in the first half. Shortly after the Kovar goal, junior defender Melissa McCarthy was hit in the mouth with a stick, taking her out of the game. Junior midfielder Micaela Gallagher came into the midfield and senior midfielder Arielle Williams moved back to fill McCarthy’s spot. Thirty seconds after the restart, Kovar scored her second, after a long pass from freshman forward Jonel Boileau down the left side line gave Kovar acres of space. She cut in front of Priest from the left and sent her shot through her legs. Poland answered right back to Kovar’s second off another penalty corner just 1:03 after Hofstra took the lead. Poland kept her shot low and it skipped over senior goalkeeper Amanda Heyde’s pad into the bottom left corner of the net. Another Kovar run with nine
minutes left down the left wing side towards the front of goal left junior forward Krizia Layne wide open. Layne was able to settle the ball, but whiffed on the shot. The Northeastern defense was making vital last minute challenges to disrupt Hofstra scoring chances which began to frustrate the trailing side. A late goal by senior defender Amy Lee-Levey was disallowed, that would have tied the game up as Northeastern managed to hang on for the win.
AS THE PLAYOFFS APPROACH: Hofstra
currently has a spot in the six team Colonial Athletic Association Championships With two games remaining and sitting in third place in the conference, Hofstra will need to win out in order to solidify a second place finish, which will have it avoid a meeting with the nation’s number one team, Old Dominion, until the finals if the Pride finds a way to make it there.
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