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SCOTUS documents leaked overruled. The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision ... It is time to heed the Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats Constitution and return the issue Abortion rights advocates protest the Supreme Court’s possible push to overturn Roe v. Wade. of abortion to the people’s elected

By Dickinson-Frevola representatives.”

M ANAG I N G E D I TO R Justice Alito stated that A leaked document obtained implied rights that are not

by Politico and published on mentioned outright in the Monday, May 2, revealed a Constitution “must be deeply draft majority opinion that rooted in this nation’s hiscirculated the Supreme Court in tory and tradition” in order to February concerning a possible be protected by the Supreme push to overturn the 50-year Court. Of the nine sitting precedent of Roe v. Wade, justices, Alito is supported by which federally protects the Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil right to abortion services. The Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and final opinion has not been reAmy Coney Barrett in overturnleased and will not be expected ing Roe v. Wade. Judge Ketanji until late June.

Brown Jackson will assume her “Roe was egregiously wrong role in the Supreme Court when from the start,” Justice Samuel Justice Stephen Breyer retires Alito penned in the initial draft.

“We hold that Roe and [Planned CONTINUED ON A2 Parenthood v. Casey] must be

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National COVID-19 cases on the rise

Graphic courtesy of the CDC COVID-19 transmission rates in the United States as of Saturday, May 7.

By Moriah Sukhlal

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Upon returning from her trip to California, Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 26. Harris, along with many of Washington’s highprofile officials who have tested positive for COVID-19, are raising concerns over President Joe Biden’s health. At the same time, New Yorkers are growing anxious about rising COVID-19 cases, especially the new omicron sub-variants BA.2 and BA.2.12.1.

“Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms, and I will continue to isolate and follow CDC guidelines. I’m grateful to be both vaccinated and boosted,” Harris wrote in a Tweet.

Minutes before meeting with the president, Harris tested positive on a rapid and PCR test. She had not been in close contact with the president, according to the White House.

The White House told reporters that despite the precautions taken to ensure President Biden’s safety, they anticipate

that he will catch the virus. To lower the risk, Biden has been avoiding events with crowds and making calculated risk assessments.

Harris has been vaccinated and boosted twice. While asymptomatic, the vice president was prescribed the antiviral coronavirus treatment Paxlovid developed by Pfizer. On Tuesday, May 3, Harris returned to the White House after testing negative on a rapid antigen test.

As the number of officials testing positive for CO-

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Hofstra Concerts hosts 2022 Music Fest

By Madeline Armstrong N EWS ED ITO R

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle Aiden Otsby, a member of 99 Neighbors, performed a new, original song at Music Fest.

Hofstra students gather in the Intramural Fields on a Saturday afternoon, some laying on blankets letting the sun beat down on their backs, others in lines for beer and burgers. A clump of people huddle close to the stage where 99 Neighbors, the up and coming hip-hop/rap band is performing. As the song comes to a close, Sam Paulino, a vocalist and songwriter, yells into the microphone, “When I say ninety-nine you say neighbors. Ninety-nine!”

“Neighbors!” thunders the groups of students, pumping their fists in the air.

After two years of isolation, Hofstra Concerts hosted their first live Music Fest since the pandemic began on April 30.

Big names like 99 Neighbors and 24kGoldn performed, as well as smaller Long Island based performers like Ice Man Mir and Weird America.

Ice Man Mir, a junior music business major at Hofstra, enjoyed performing at Music Fest and said that it was a great opportunity to network with the other people who performed.

“It was a blast,” he said. “It was sensational. Just being on stage and just having the crowd captive like that and just feeding off the energy was amazing.”

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle Hofstra concerts hosts its first inperson Music Fest since 2020.

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“I wasn’t worried about the Supreme Court when the seats were equal,” said Stella Craine, a freshman music business major. “Three of the seats were filled during Trump, so we have a disadvantage now. And I think that’s why this is happening.”

Now, reproductive rights advocates across the country are considering steps moving forward in the event that Roe v. Wade is overturned. Should the majority opinion vote to abolish the precedent, reproductive healthcare laws would be decided by the states, almost half of which already have some form of “trigger laws” in place that will outlaw abortion immediately following the ruling.

Shining light on the expected backlash from the 59% of the population who support abortion being legal, workers assembled

“nonscaleable” fences around the Court in preparation for protests following the leak.

“This will make [abortion services] more dangerous,” said Alice Patry, a sophomore women’s studies major. “In outlawing safe abortions, this forces people to turn to unsafe options.”

The draft opinion comes in wake of the Court’s deliberation of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that concerns Mississippi’s ban on most abortions at 15 weeks of pregnancy. The Roe v. Wade precedent currently allows abortion services to be performed up until viability, typically at 24 weeks.

The long term ramifications of the opinion are far more significant than the leak itself, according to James Sample, a Hofstra law professor. “This represents a constitutional earthquake,” he said. “I think Justice Alito’s

sentiments are disingenuous.

A woman’s right to choose is and has been embedded in our constitutional law structure for fifty years. [In the past] we’ve seen deeply rooted discrimination practices be contracted, where the law seeks to expand inherent rights; this move represents a significant contraction of rights.”

“I believe that a woman’s right to choose is fundamental,” President Joe Biden said in a statement on Tuesday. “Roe has been the law of the land for almost fifty years, and basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that it not be overturned.”

The president went on to say that the executive’s Gender Policy Council had been preparing options for an administrative response to ongoing attacks on abortion rights following the enactment of Texas law S.B. 8.

“We will be ready when any

ruling is issued,” the statement said while urging citizens to vote for pro-choice officials in upcoming elections in order to codify Roe v. Wade into law, a a promise Biden made during his initial campaign.

“This betrayal of the confidences of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed,” said Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who issued a statement on Tuesday saying he had launched an investigation into the source of the leak. “The work of the Court will not be affected in any way.

This was a singular and egregious breach of that trust that is an affront to the Court and the community of public servants who work here.”

DREAM celebrates dreams coming true a senior psychology major and president of DREAM. “They don’t need to be registered with [Student Access Services (SAS)]; they don’t need to be an undergrad, and they don’t need to be a member of DREAM.” The ceremony is open to all 2021 Photo courtesy of Leon Wu and 2022 graduates DREAM hosts a special graduation ceremony in and will be held on recognition of students with disabilities.

Friday, May 20, at 1

By Ahjane Forbes p.m. in Room 246 of NE WS E DI TOR the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. All attendees must fill Across Hofstra University, many organizations are celebrat- out a Google Form in order to receive a certificate and a purple ing May graduates. One group and white graduation cord, repwill host their first-ever graduresenting DREAM’s colors. ation ceremony in recognition DREAM is a national orgaof their members’ accomplishnization that has many chapters ments – the Disability Rights, at colleges and universities that Education, Activism and Mentoring (DREAM) chapter at recognize students in higher education with disabilities. The Hofstra.

Hofstra chapter was established “It’s for every Class of ‘22 last semester, but it is not yet a student who’s graduating who identifies as someone with a dis- Student Government Association (SGA) recognized group. ability,” said Kadaline Jackel,

For the graduation ceremony, DREAM received funding from Crime Scene Investigation: Hofstra (CSI), the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement and the Residence Hall Association.

Sam Gong, the president of CSI and a member of DREAM, thought this was a good idea for the group and wanted to offer their help.

“The fact that [DREAM is] here and they’re bringing attention to the community is the best thing that ever happened to the campus,” said Gong, a senior forensic science major.

Jackel believes that all students who have a marginalized identity should be recognized, especially during graduation.

“There are grad ceremonies for pretty much every marginalized identity, besides students with disabilities,” Jackel said.

“I realized that’s just another aspect of campus life that disabled students just aren’t readily included in.”

Gillian Atkinson, DREAM’s administrative advisor and Hofstra’s director of Intercul-

tural Engagement and Inclusion, oversees many undergraduate groups on campus that represent a marginalized community. With many celebratory events for people of color, LGBTQ+ and first-generation graduates, Atkinson wants all of the students to acknowledge their success.

“It’s a huge accomplishment that they have been able to overcome whatever the marginalization is of their identity to achieve the status of a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a doctorate – honestly, even an associate degree,” Atkinson said. “I think that honestly acknowledging being able to be resilient and persevere through the challenges of their identity is something that all institutions really need to start to take a look at.”

Although students want to celebrate their success, they also acknowledge that being a part of a marginalized group on campus has a learning curve.

“I have not been using the label of disabled very long, and sometimes I’m one of those

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Senior sendoff: Yes, I’m a photographer named Flash

By Adam Flash

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

I would not be pursuing journalism if it weren’t for my high school newspaper, The Patriot Press. My time on that staff is when I realized my love of writing and developed an appreciation for working in a team, where everyone has individual responsibilities but can come together to produce one newspaper, something we can hold and be proud of.

Back then no one took me seriously, and I can’t blame them.

As an editor of the humor and satire section, I didn’t take my work seriously. It wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.

When I came to Hofstra, I made a vow to change that.

Looking back on my last four years, I believe I’ve accomplished my goal.

The Hofstra Chronicle was the first student media organization I joined. I wrote a few articles for the sports section and eventually expressed interest in photographing games. I’ve loved photography since I was young but had never considered shooting sports – until then.

Throughout my four years, I’ve shot roughly 100 sporting events. I’ve covered as many as I could, always wanting to improve. I love the photojournalistic challenge of capturing fleeting moments. I’ve covered conference and NCAA tournaments, beat out professional photographers for a local media award and been published in national news outlets. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunities I’ve received throughout my time at Hofstra.

For many reasons college has been a difficult four years.

The pandemic certainly didn’t help.

Early on, I bought into the competitive culture promoted by the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication (LHSC) and this industry as a whole. I was being told constantly to get involved and grind to progress my career every minute, otherwise I’d never be successful. This industry is exhausting, and it’s led me

to burn out at times, constantly seeing status updates starting with “I’m excited to announce” and questioning my own work as well. I know I’m not alone in having these feelings.

Despite all of this, I do the work because I love it. I love

sons in the last four years.

Firstly, life is all about balance. I’m so much more than my work, and while it’s easier said than done, finding a balance between work and play is essential. Secondly, I wouldn’t have moved across the country to attend Hofstra if I didn’t seek discomfort. I believe growth and the most fulfilling aspects of life happen outside of our comfort zones.

I encourage people to get out of theirs.

As I leave Hofstra and the Chronicle, I Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle want to thank everyone who’s ever taken a storytelling. There’s no greater chance on me. A special thanks feeling than getting “the shot” to Robert Kinnaird for bringing or the puzzle of editing a packme on as an assistant multimeage to flow in the best way. dia editor my sophomore year.

There’s no greater feeling than Thank you to my co-editors a source of a story saying your for always picking up my slack article stood out among others when I was too busy to contribwritten about them. ute to papers.

I’ve learned two major lesThank you to everyone I’ve

interviewed (or been interviewed by) who pushed me out of my socially anxious comfort zone and made me a stronger person as a result.

Thank you to Student Center Room 203 (the Chronicle office) for simply being my home, from Monday night layout laughs to frequent days and nights in there on my own, either having dance parties or emotional breakdowns. Lastly, thank you to my friends and fellow student journalists who work tirelessly to make the Chronicle the absolute best it can be.

Thousands of words and photos later, I have a lot to be thankful for because of the Chronicle – growing not just as a journalist but as a person.

After I graduate, I’m excited to see where my camera takes me.

For years, my dream has been to travel the world telling stories.

Everything I’ve done and will do is in pursuit of that goal.

Thank you to the Chronicle for helping to get me one step closer. Thank you for all that you’ve given me.

Hofstra Honors College celebrates twentieth anniversary

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle The Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College invited Robert Polin to lecture on the sustainability of capitalism to celebrated its 20th anniversary.

By Madeline Armstrong NEWS EDITOR

Hofstra University’s Stuart and Nancy Rabinowitz Honors College celebrated its 20th anniversary on Tuesday, May 3. To commemorate the day, students

and faculty members gathered in the Helene Fortunoff Theater to hear the university administration discuss the program.

Following the speakers was a lecture by Robert Pollin, distinguished professor of economics and director of the Political

Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Pollin spoke on the “Green New Deal,” a book he coauthored, which addresses the climate crisis through the framework of capitalism. This topic has been the main focus of several culture and expression (C&E) courses within the Honors College this semester.

“This is something that we’ve been discussing in our course throughout the semester,” said Caleb Rockhill, a first year Honors College student and a junior political science and rhetoric and public advocacy double major. “And there are people who thought that we would have to get rid of capitalism if we wanted to solve the climate crisis.”

Instead of erasing capitalism

from the country, Pollin believes the U.S. economy could be transformed to a more ecologically sustainable framework.

“While it would require a very different form of capitalism than we have right now,” Rockhill said, “it would still be a form of capitalism.”

There is in fact a climate crisis, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) assessment report that was issued on Monday, Feb. 28.

“Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world,” read the report. “Despite efforts to reduce the risks, people and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit.”

Failure to address the climate

crisis will result in extreme heat, heavy precipitation, droughts and biodiversity losses with impacts on health, livelihoods, food security, water and human security, according to Pollin.

“This report is a dire warning about the consequences of inaction,” said Houesung Lee, chair of the IPCC. “It shows that climate change is a grave and mounting threat to our wellbeing and a healthy planet.”

Pollin advocated for the Green New Deal, saying that the Transform, Heal and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) program lays out a plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2030 and to have zero emissions by 2050.

This could stabilize the global mean temperature rise at 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. However, Pollin also said

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COVID-19 makes a comeback in the Northeast CONTINUED FROM A1 VID-19 increases, there has also been an increase in cases in the Northeast United States.

Many of these cases are attributed to the new omicron variant BA.2.12.1.

“The original omicron variant has undergone several additional mutations,” said Joanne Willey, professor and chairperson for the Department of Science Education at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University/Northwell. “So these new omicron variants are more transmissible and have a growth advantage that they produce more virus in a shorter period of time.”

The BA.2 omicron variant surfaced in late December 2021, while the BA.2.12.1 variant developed in early spring. At least 60% of COVID-19 cases in New York City are due to the BA.2.12.1 variant, according to Willey.

As of Thursday, May 5, the CDC identified New York City, along with Suffolk and Nassau

counties, as having medium-level COVID-19 cases. Four weeks prior, these areas were in the green, with low-level cases.

Despite the variants’ increased level of transmission, Willey explained that people are not getting as sick in comparison to the original virus, and it has not been followed by a huge rise in hospitalizations. “[The variants] seem to stay in the upper respiratory tract, like a cold, rather than going into the lower part of your respiratory tract such as your lungs and causing pneumonia,” Willey said. “Sixty percent of the population have been fully vaccinated and 60% have had COVID-19. And that’s not the same 60%, so when you put those two together, you wind up somewhere north of 70% with people with a reasonable amount of immunity.”

However, Willey noted that COVID-19 vaccinations might be a yearly requirement from now on.

“We don’t build durable immunity to [viruses such as

COVID-19],” Willey said. “We will undoubtedly have to get boosters on a regular basis.”

The U.S. government has ended many federal mandates over the past few months, such as lifting the mask mandates on airplanes and public transportation. However, some members of Hofstra’s international student body are skeptical about the rise of omicron variants.

“The end to the federal mask mandate on planes is definitely concerning, as COVID cases are slowly on the rise and a new variant could catch us off guard at any moment,” said Varun Sridhar, a sophomore biology major who flies frequently to his home on the West Coast.

Despite the lift of federal mandates, international students still find it difficult to travel between Hofstra and their homes abroad.

“There is still a required quarantine if I want to travel back, which is kind of why I haven’t gone back home for the last two summers,” said Hongli Zhou, a junior mathematics

major and international student from China. “I’m under pressure from my family that although the school doesn’t require masks anymore, they want me to wear [a] mask because it’s still contagious.”

While the university continues to encourage students to wear masks in indoor public settings, guidelines for commencement ceremonies have been updated.

“Masks will be required for all commencements although graduating students who are vaccinated and have received a booster will be permitted to remove their mask as they cross the stage,” said President Susan Poser in an email to the student body on Monday, May 9.

“On campus, there is nearly 100% compliance with the vaccination and booster policy,” said Karla Schuster, assistant vice president of University Relations. “As with all things related to COVID-19, we monitor developments closely and remain committed to supporting international students and making them welcome on our

campus.”

In light of the increased COVID-19 variant cases, Sridhar suggested that Hofstra reevaluate its surveillance testing strategy.

“I know many people who have been chosen disproportionately more times than others for surveillance testing,” Sridhar said. “Having everyone report their results could be an alternative to collect more data on the population and be vigilant.”

As students look toward a sense of normalcy, Willey reminds us that pandemic fatigue is real.

“If we get to the orange/ red [high level of cases] then the CDC [is] going to say, ‘Okay folks, time to put your mask back on,’” he said. “The problem is who enforces that?

It is left essentially to citizens enforcing [mandates] on other citizens.”

Landscape curator uses GIS to map Hofstra’s trees of flora on campus. However, records of those plants have not been as well maintained as the greenery itself, according to Michael Runkel, the assistant director of grounds at Hofstra.

“We have this beautiful landscape and paper records to Alexis Friedman / The Hofstra back up every plant on campus, Chronicle but it wasn’t in a shareable forJoy Arden, landscape curator, logs and maps flora on Hofstra’s campus. mat,” Runkel said. “Once this project is complete, we will be

By Megan Naftali able to quantify and convey the NEWS EDITOR diversity in our collection with On Tuesday, May 3, four days the Hofstra community and the after Arbor Day, Joy Arden, the greater educational and horticullandscape curator at Bayard Cut- tural communities we belong to. ting Arboretum, visited Hofstra There will be numerous benefits University to discuss the imporborn from this project. The data tance of Geographic Information collected can be used for reSystems (GIS) and talk about search, maintenance efficiencies her project using GIS to map and grant writing.”

Hofstra’s tree collection.

Arden began the project at the Fred Soviero, the director end of November 2021 and has of grounds at Hofstra, and the already mapped over 700 trees groundskeeping staff have asand shrubs. sembled and cared for a variety “I first created a database and

map before collecting tree data,” Arden said. “I set up the technology before proper data collection could occur. I am mapping the south campus first, where a bulk of the incredible trees are.

Approaching the mapping in stages is useful especially on such a large campus with a vast [number of] trees.”

Some of the data included in the map will be the tree’s botanical name, the date planted, the general health and the size of the tree, according to Arden.

“Eventually, as the project progresses, we hope the data can be used for analysis and educational purposes,” Arden said. “The great thing about data is how it is used. I look forward to seeing how students can build on this project in the future. It can also be as simple as having a campus map for students to identify their favorite tree they pass every morning on the way to class.”

Some audience members consisted of students taking various levels of GIS courses at Hofstra.

Among the students was Natalie Correa, a sophomore sustainability studies and geography double major.

Hearing Arden speak was “really helpful in providing perspectives on how to apply GIS in the field,” Correa said. “It’s a really underrated program, and you can see how applicable GIS is, and is becoming, across disciplines.

Being able to see how even the university itself will be using this resource is so cool.”

Nicholas Lucchetto, a sophomore geography major with a GIS concentration, is excited to see how the project turns out visually.

“What we’re learning right now is how important it is to make data easily viewable and understandable visually,” Lucchetto said. “I can see how that’s

implemented really well in the [documentation] of trees. I’m excited to see how it turns out on Hofstra’s campus. Having that tool sounds like an exciting opportunity, both to know more about campus and for research too.”

Arden has gained an admiration for Hofstra’s campus through the vibrant and unique plant specimens disseminated across the campus.

“The time I have spent on campus so far, I’ve really come to appreciate how beautiful the landscape is,” Arden said. “I encourage students to take a moment when walking to class to look around and take note of [their] surroundings. Each and every tree was planted with purpose and intention, which is why documenting the collection is so valuable.”

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Climate crisis warrants Honors College discussion

Pollin answered the question by citing an example of the action taken by students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Students demanded that something be done to reduce carbon emissions at the Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle university, and the Hofstra professors Zimmerman (left) and Guttschool will now be mann (right) discuss the implications of capitalat zero percent emisism on climate change with guest lecturer Pollin (center). sion in 20 years.

Pollin urged CONTINUED FROM A3 the students in the theater to advocate for reducing carbon that action is needed for this to emissions at Hofstra. happen.

“The Green New Deal is not “By 2015, New York was gojust a thing for research sciing to be 29% renewable, but it entists and Silicon Valley,” he was not mandatory,” Pollin said. said.

“The Honors College is “There was no legal enforcejust the place to start.” ment mechanism; 2015 came Administration from the Honand went and we didn’t hit the ors College believe that Hofstra target – the level of response has students will be able to do the been inadequate for decades, same thing. and we’re truly running out of “I am confident that we have time.” the commitment, the discipline Following the presentaand the energy to prosper as tion, microphones were passed never before,” said Warren around the theater, allowing Frisina, dean of the Honors students to ask Pollin questions.

College.

“When we think about the After listening to the lecture, climate crisis, we can often feel Rockhill felt more hopeful and very small as students,” said motivated about addressing the Yasmin Abreu Cardoso Cunha, climate crisis. a junior comparative literature “It was nice to know that major. “What do you suggest there is a plan that seems like it for us students to do right now would work,” he said. “We just in taking action to combat that have to implement it.” feeling of being so small?”

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people that [is] kind of like ‘do I even fit it?’” Gong said. “But DREAM has been very good with letting me open up and learn more about myself. This graduation ceremony is giving me another opportunity to learn more about myself and about the people that are around me.”

Although this will be Jackel’s last event as DREAM’s president, she hopes that what the organization accomplished in one semester will help expand the group to gain more members.

“We’re in the process of getting SGA recognition and also getting recognition from DREAM national, which is something that’s really important to us,” Jackel said.

For students who may be struggling with joining a group, Gong shares this advice: “Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, because that is how you start to learn,” they said. “Then you start to recognize yourself, recognize others, recognize the community as a whole.”

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Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Megan Naftali

On April 19, at 1 p.m., while pulling into a parking spot in the Bernon Hall Admission Center lot, a vehicle driven by a Hofstra University employee struck a parked vehicle registered to another Hofstra University employee. Vehicle one sustained damage to the passenger side front bumper.

Vehicle two sustained damage to the driver’s side front and rear doors. Police assistance was declined at the time. A note was left on the windshield of vehicle two [saying] to contact PS. On April 20, at 2:30 p.m., a Hofstra University faculty member reported to PS that a student’s artwork project in Calkins Hall was vandalized by an unknown person.

An investigation has been conducted into this matter.

On April 20, at 10 p.m., the fire alarm in Bill of Rights Hall was activated due to steam from a nebulizer on the third floor. The fire alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated within four minutes without incident. A search of the building was conducted which proved negative. The situation was corrected, and the fire alarm was reset.

Key

On April 21, at 1:54 p.m., the fire alarm in Stuyvesant Hall was activated due to steam from the shower on the fourth floor. The building was evacuated within two minutes without incident. A search of the building proved negative.

On April 21, at 5:51 p.m., a Hofstra university student was issued a referral to CS for failing to evacuate Bill of Rights Hall during a fire alarm activation.

On April 21, at 10 p.m., while pulling out of a parking spot in the Graduate Hall parking lot, a vehicle registered to a Hofstra University student struck a parked vehicle registered to a non-student. Vehicle one sustained damage to the front bumper and driver-side right fender. Vehicle two sustained damage across the passenger side. The NCPD responded and took a report.

On April 21, at 11:42 p.m., a Hofstra University commuter student reported to PS that while attending the South Asian Students Association event in the Multipurpose Room in the Student Center, two nonstudents got involved in a physical dispute. One of the non-students had several scratches to the face but

refused medical attention; the other non-student was escorted into the Hofstra Information Center and was banned from campus.

On April 22, at 8:24 a.m., PS received an anonymous call that a Hofstra University student residing in Stuyvesant Hall had an unauthorized guest in their room. PS responded, and the student was issued a referral to CS. The non-student was escorted to the Hofstra Information Center and was banned from campus.

On April 25, at 12:21 p.m., a Hofstra University student reported to PS that they were being harassed by an unknown person on social media. An investigation is being conducted into the matter.

On April 26, at 2:04 p.m., a Hofstra University staff member reported to PS that a hibiscus tree was missing from the hallway near Room 108 in Gittleson Hall.

An investigation is being conducted into the matter.

PS - Public Safety CS - Community Standards NCPD - Nassau County Police Department NTG - No time given

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Susan Poser’s first year as president:

By Anthony Roberts EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On August 1, 2021, Hofstra University welcomed change as Susan Poser assumed office as the ninth president and first female president in school history. While excited to take over as the head of the university, Poser wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving at Hofstra.

“Hofstra’s leadership was so stable and continuous for 20 years, so in some levels, my coming here was a big change for me and a big change for Hofstra,” Poser said. “It’s been interesting to watch that and to help people come to terms with change, which nobody likes, but I think everyone was ready for.”

While change isn’t easy, Poser quickly found a home within the Hofstra community after previously spending time at several larger universities.

Poser previously served as the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2016-2021 and also held multiple positions over her 20 years at the University of Nebraska, including Dean of the College of Law from 2010-2016.

“There is a much greater sense of community here [at Hofstra] because it is smaller. I found wonderful communities at Nebraska and Illinois, but they were communities within a larger community.

This feels like one community and it was something that I really wanted and was looking forward to,” Poser said. “I’ve

gotten to know some students and see people over again, and so it is easier to build those relationships here and feels like it is on a broader level because there is just fewer people.”

Coming from big athletic universities like Nebraska, Poser got to experience the athletic commu-

coaches, so it has been really fun to attend games and watch the incredible success starting with the soccer teams, which was just amazing, and to see that as a way to building spirit on the campus for everybody, not just the athletes.”

Hofstra athletics will also be

athletics.

“I think it’s a great thing. It sort of formalizes what is already, as I understand it, a big competition with Stony Brook. Of course, we do play them out of the division so I think that is great to have a great formalized rivalry on Long Island,” Poser said. “[The CAA]

Poser has already faced several challenges starting with the ongoing pandemic. While the decision was made for students to be vaccinated by the start of the fall semester, it was up to Poser and her staff to make the decision on mandating vaccines for employees.

“The first thing that I pretty much had to do when I got here in August was decide about whether we were going to require vaccines for employees,” Poser said.

“I felt pretty strongly that we needed to do that, and there were differences in opinis expanding and bringing in some schools farther south and ion on that, so that was a tough farther out on Long Island, and I decision I had to make from the think it is very exciting and can beginning. We lost some students only help us on national recognibecause they didn’t want to be vaccinated, and I knew we would tion.” lose some staff.”

Although it has only been a Poser had to make another year into her time with Hofstra, COVID-19 decision several months later, resulting in the university mandating the booster vaccine for the spring semester.

“Once that decision was made, I found that the campus was very compliant. The students were wonderful in wearing their masks, and we had very little problem with that, which I don’t think was true everywhere else,” Poser said. “Now it was a huge job for [human resources] to make sure that everyone had gotten their vaccine and also for student affairs, so a lot of people worked very hard to ensure that everyone was complying.”

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“Hofstra’s leadership was so stable and continuous for 20 years, so in some levels, my coming here was a big change for me and a big change for Hofstra. It’s been interesting to watch that and to help people come to terms with change, which nobody likes, but I think everyone was ready for it.”

nity at Hofstra in ways she hasn’t been able to at previous schools.

“I think that athletics at Hofstra is like the quintessential collegiate experience,” Poser said.

“We’re big enough to be Division I. There’s real competition here, and we have some outstanding

facing some new competition with the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as several new teams, including Stony Brook University, are joining the conference during the summer. Poser sees this as a way to help build national recognition for Hofstra

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Reflecting on the past and looking towards the future

state mandates and restrictions was another challenge Poser faced while managing Hofstra’s own restrictions.

“We decided very early on that our North Star was just going to be public health and science and we just stuck to that. That is why we required the vaccine for employees. That is why we required the boosters. We had a lot of help for Northwell, particularly Dr. Bruce Farber, who is in charge of public health and epidemiology at Northwell,” Poser said. “I spoke to him often, and he very kindly joined meetings that I had with the senior leadership, and that was how we decided everything.

Even the decision to take masks off, that was after extensive consultation with him and the rest of the leadership.”

Poser’s first year also saw a global crisis when Russia invaded Ukraine. Poser immediately wanted to offer help to those students affected by the crisis and continues to offer the community support.

“It was absolutely critical [to help], and we decided that we were going to help them before we figured out exactly how we were going to help them. We told them that they did not have to worry about the summer or the fall and that we would help get them through this crisis, and we’ve managed to put together, now, the support that we need to do that,” Poser said.

“This is a horrible thing that is going on there. And these students are personally affected and have family in Ukraine, and there is nowhere really safe in Ukraine right now.”

Although her first year as president is ending, Poser is eager to bring new initiatives to the university starting in the upcoming fall semester. One change that

Poser is looking to implement is the restructuring of wages for student workers, which has been a concern for many students.

“The wage issue – we are going to have a proposal ready to go by the start of school. I really want to engage the student government in this to make sure

should be involved in thinking some of that through.”

While Poser is eager to initiate new plans next semester, she is first counting down the days before sending off the current class at graduation. Although Poser got a taste of commencement during the winter, this will be her first

to do that, to see the different ceremonies and how they work, and we have some fantastic speakers coming.”

Speakers for this year include New York City mayor Eric Adams for the law school commencement and Dr. Bruce Farber from Northwell for the graduate

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that we all are on the same page in this,” Poser said. “There are choices to be made. If we raise the wage all the way up to 15

full commencement as president of Hofstra.

“This is why we are here.

This is the greatest day of the

commencement, along with others. While students may be nervous for all of the festivities and to walk across the stage, Poser is

time. I am also a parent and been to two college graduations myself as a parent, and you know what it means for the parents, so I am excited to see them, too.”

Although the seniors are going to be leaving the university to start their careers, Poser still wants them to know that Hofstra will still be here for them.

“We are always going to be here for you. We are your school, your alma mater, and we want to continue to help you and see you come back to mentor the current students and help us think about the future of the university,” Poser said. “You are leaving physically, but you are not leaving the community.”

For those returning in the fall, Poser is excited for their return and is eager to start implementing new goals at Hofstra.

“To the students coming back, I would say that I cannot wait to see you in the fall. We are just in a big period of growth and change,” Poser said. “We are here because of the students, so we need them here to continue to let us know what they need and how we can help.”

With the first year as president nearing complete, Poser has stepped in and led Hofstra through a year with new and ongoing challenges nationally and globally. While the university is eager to continue to bring new initiatives under Poser, she wants to make sure that everyone knows how thankful she is of the welcome she’s received in her first year at Hofstra.

“I would say to all of the students that I have received a very warm welcome, and I have really enjoyed getting to know them,” Poser said. “I have just a big thank you.”

To seniors: “We are always going to be here for you. We are your school, your alma mater, and we want to continue to help you and see you come back to mentor the current students and help us think about the future of the university.”

[dollars per hour] for everybody and then beyond that for some students doing more specialized work, we probably can only give fewer students jobs on campus.

There is balancing that has to be done, and I think the students

whole year, and there is nothing I love more than shaking students’ hands up there on stage,” Poser said. “I did it as a dean for my law students when I was at Nebraska [and] I’ve done it as provost so it is just very exciting

excited to be part of all of it.

“I think it is going to be a great few days. And there’s all these other activities around it, these smaller affinity-based graduations, and I’ll be at everything,” Poser said. “It is such a happy

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Senior send-off: A cryptic final message

By Audra Nemirow FEATURES EDITOR

I am in denial. That is why I don’t want to write my senior send-off. But here I am, writing it. Why? Is it an attempt to be brave? To accept the passage of time? Maybe. But what upsets me most of all is that I have to reflect on a time that is not even over yet, thus killing my memories prematurely.

There is a terrible finality to this essay, and the action of writing it is like putting pennies on the eyes of my past self. I don’t want to say goodbye to her and her memories. I don’t want to say goodbye to the sublime innocence which sustained me for four strange years.

Am I being cryptic? I will try and be straightforward and chronological and say the things I am supposed to say, even though, if I’ve learned anything about myself, it’s that I like to reject any imposed structure. I have become disastrously contrarian. But going forward, I will try to stick to the script. Only who knows, maybe I will try and sneak an Oxford comma in here and there, just to shake the universe a little bit.

When my father went to Hofstra, the Chronicle was the most important part of his life.

This was before InDesign, so he had to stay up late, putting the paper together by hand. He loved the Chronicle so much that he became editor-in-chief.

The memories from his time at the Chronicle are infinitely precious to him, since the real world of journalism will never be as fun as the college version.

I would be lying if I said that I was always inspired to join the Chronicle and, to use a cliché, “follow in my father’s footsteps.” I always liked writing. This, perhaps, has something to do with my father, but I really can’t say.

Anyways, I’m not one for contrived origin stories. I find them reductive. As though I could

distill the history of my life into a paragraph! As though I could fit myself into a box built from words.

When I joined the Features section at the Chronicle, I reported to Drashti Mehta and Rachel Bowman. They terrified me, but they also inspired me to

looking on the bright side. The Chronicle will never be quite the same without you.

Meanwhile, I have these new partners in crime: Anna DeGoede and Julian Rocha. They were my assistants, but now they basically run the Features section. I love you both so dearly. While I’ve been off making movies (or whatever it is film majors do), you’ve made this section your own. I can’t wait to see what both of you will do next.

My last words as Features editor have to be about myself. I am, after all, saying goodbye to a state of being. I think I will miss her, my past self.

But I am angry at her.

She was so ungrateful for her time at college!

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle She spent the whole time wishing for it to work hard and be better, to live be over, wishing to be doing up to their poise and prowess something else other than (even though I must accept that studying or writing scripts no amount of perfectionism or first-looking articles. It on my part will ever put me at all seemed so arbitrary. Why their level). Most importantshould I do my homework inly, they believed in me and stead of sleeping? Why should gave me an opportunity to be I have to sit through this class a Features assistant. Believe or this meeting when I could be me, my father’s past position out having fun? What was the gave me neither delusions of point? Now I’m all choked up grandeur nor a sense of jourin disbelief over this ingratinalistic ambition, so this came tude. Each moment of college as a wonderful surprise. And it contained so many infinities. would, of course, shape the rest I wish I could go back with of my college experience. a different attitude. I wish I Betty Araya became a could have been grateful for the Features assistant at the same vibrant pain which meant yet time I did, and without her, I another day of college. don’t know how I would have Alright, here we are, at the survived that rigorous experiend. I hate this part! I might ence. Betty and I became better just end this article with an at writing and editing together, ellipsis so that I don’t have to and soon, Rachel graduated, accept this particular ending.

Drashti became editor-in-chief That’s what I did in my last and the Features section beessay at the Chronicle, you longed to Betty and I. Betty, know. And I am nothing if not how I miss you, especially self-referential. But I think I now. I miss your vision, and will end things with a period.

I miss your inner light, which I think I need to accept that shone even when we were no eras end, that people and things longer in-person. The pandemic dissolve into memory. I thought warped our college experience that eternity was static. But for the worse, yet you still man- maybe eternity is, in fact, the aged to guide us through that endless acceptance of change. troubled time. You were always

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Overheard @ hofstra “How does it feel to go to the Harvard of Long Island?”

“We’re not very smart. That’s why we’re drama majors.”

“Take that, you Samsung bastard!”

“I’m gonna go back to my dorm and drink a little before my family gets here.”

“He was like, ‘Where are you going?’

Nowhere, bitch, I’m going to class!”

“You have to kill a virgin to get in.”

“I’m gay, and I wouldn’t even pick Kevin.”

“Don’t thank God, thank Macy’s.”

“Does the ‘H’ in HDMI stand for ‘whore?’”

“I don’t know how someone does this, but I pulled a tit.”

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Herstory: Giving a voice to the incarcerated

By Elena Nusloch and Ariana Lowe SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

“I hope I have been part of the solution,” wrote Barbara Allan, founder of Prison Families Anonymous and a trailblazing advocate for prison families, as she concluded her revolutionary book “Doing Our Time on the Outside: One Prison Family of 2.5 Million.” Allan’s thoughts on her journey as an activist and as a family member impacted by incarceration had been “inside [her] head and heart for many years,” she wrote. She credits one organization for helping her put her journey into words: Herstory Writers Workshop.

Herstory Writers, a non-profit founded by Erika Duncan, is dedicated to sharing stories of a myriad of human experiences designed to impact hearts and minds and change policies. Over decades, their work has reached audiences across the country and crossed countless social barriers.

By giving individuals a respectful platform to share their stories, Herstory has brought communities together, raised awareness and inspiration and furthered social activism through

storytelling. Herstory is able to reach such a diverse audience through their multifaceted leadership style, with former workshop members leading current programs in efforts to bring stories from all walks of life together, bonded by the most raw moments of humanity.

Allan’s legacy as an activist continues through the Herstory project named after her book: “Doing Our Time on the Outside: Prison Family and Reentry Voices For a Change.” This project brought together formerly incarcerated individuals, people who have incarcerated loved ones and undergraduate criminology students, to write as a community and learn from one another.

Additionally, participating criminology students met outside of these meetings in their own workshop, where they discussed their developing sense of activism through the lens of short stories from the Herstory Hofstra Archive.

Herstory’s Hofstra Archive is a rich virtual resource that contains over 30 stories written over the years by workshop participants.

Nestled within Hofstra’s online Special Collections through Axinn Library, students, professors

and community members can read powerful short stories and memoir excerpts. This resource served as a springboard for the Hofstra undergraduate criminology interns.

A small cohort of students, selected from the Hofstra criminology program, worked throughout the semester with Victoria Roberts and Shahrzad Sajadi exploring firsthand stories from individuals involved in the prison system in this country.

The students have participated in two weekly meetings: one that emphasized effective storytelling and activism through writing with those directly impacted by incarceration and one focused on analyzing prior Herstory writings in the context of mass incarceration.

Over the course of their spring semester, they read, discussed and wrote about several Herstory works that explore incarceration through the lens of the individuals it has most deeply impacted. Exploring topics such as motherhood, mental health, race and trauma, the Hofstra interns learned from the Herstory participants that came before them who, in turn, would inform their own writing.

The journey was not always easy and was often frustrating.

Learning about the complex constellation of carceral harm is infuriating and emotionally taxing. Nevertheless, it is necessary work, and it is this work that ultimately fuels the interns’ journeys as criminology activists.

Discussing Dathonie Pinto’s short story “Chains Don’t Rattle Themselves,” senior criminology major Serena Roy wrote, “It is stories like Dathonie’s, where law enforcement has failed, yet again, to provide any sort of assistance to those actually in need, that prove how profoundly flawed the American justice system is ... It is stories like hers that leave me furious and frustrated. It is the stories I have heard during the Herstory workshop that further prove to me that change needs to happen, and I hope I can be a part of that.”

While the semester and the workshops are winding down, Herstory and the Hofstra interns’ work is far from over. The students’ reflections have culminated in finalized pieces where they have formalized their goals as criminological activists with the resources they have gained through Herstory this semester.

From here, they will put their learning into action, both in their immediate communities and in a greater context, using skills and knowledge from the workshops to make a concrete impact.

The QR code is below if you want to read about their experience with Herstory and how it has shaped their journey as criminologists. The works that Herstory Hofstra Archive has to offer are powerful, important and necessary.

Works cited can be found on the Chronicle website.

Chron Cooks ft. Anna DeGoede: Mom’s Hot Chocolate

By Anna DeGoede FEATURES EDITOR

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d highlight a recipe from my mom! As a chocolate lover at heart, my mom loves to sit in the living room at night with a warm cup of hot cocoa. My own memories of this drink are of drinking it after hours of playing in the snow. Although it’s warm outside now, you still can’t go wrong with an occasional trip down memory lane. And fun fact – I made the mug in the photo for Mother’s Day last year!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1. Whisk all ingredients in a small saucepan until warm, blended and the chocolate is melted. Do not boil.

1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) 1 cup milk Can also be made with 1/3 cups powdered milk combined with 1 cup hot water if you don’t have a fridge.

2. If desired, flavor with a drop of peppermint extract – that’s how my mom likes it!

ABC7 opens Long Island Bureau at Hofstra Local politicians and ABC leadership, as well as Hofstra faculty and students, gathered in Studio A of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication on Wednesday, May 4, to celebrate the launch of the ABC7 Eyewitness News Long Island Bureau at Hofstra University. The Bureau will serve as the home of ABC7’s Long Island coverage and hopes to provide meaningful exposure and mentorship experience to student journalists.

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known as HANKNATIVE, a vocalist and songwriter for the band. “It’s just been real nice to get back out.”

The band consists of six members: Hank, Paulino, Aidan Ostby, a vocalist and songwriter, Jared Fier, a DJ, producer and engineer, Juju, Photo courtesy of University Relations a producer, instrumentalist, composer and engineer and Hoftra's Music Fest was headlined by rapper 24KGoldn.

Caleb (Somba), a producer, engineer, composer, songwriter CONTINUED FROM A1 and videographer (or as he puts 99 Neighbors had not perit, “I do beats and stuff"). formed at a college show since Originally from Burlington, before the pandemic. “In general, Vermont, 99 Neighbors started being able to perform is just a by playing smaller gigs, but since privilege, because the last couple signing with Warner in 2019, of years it has not been so easy they have been traveling all over to do it safely,” said Hank, also

the country playing larger festivals and concerts. “We all came together and were like, ‘Let’s make songs together,’” Paulino said. “And five years later, here we are.”

Following a lineup of backto-back rap-style songs with high energy and lots of jumping from the crowd, the stage quiets.

Aidan Otsby, a bandana covering their mouth and nose and bangs hanging in front of their eyes, takes the microphone and stands center stage. The crowd slowly muffles from the thunderous roar as Otsby pulls the bandana off their face. “I feel nervous about showing my face sometimes,” they say, a nervous smile spread-

ing across their face. The crowd erupts with applause. Settling the mic into the mic stand they say, “I wrote this song about being queer,” and begin to sing a capella, their melodic voice wrapping around the hushed crowd. “This feels like the end of everything I’ve ever wanted,” they sing. “Looking back, if I ever go, it’s weighing heavy on my conscience.”

Music Fest jumpstarted spring and introduced students at Hofstra to a number of artists who are beginning to emerge from the pandemic with new music and an excitement to share their art with anyone who will listen.

The Met Gala returns with Gilded Glamour theme

By Mac Sykes STAFF WRITER

On Monday, May 2, the Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the first time on its normally scheduled date since the start of the pandemic. The event was headlined by notable artists within the entertainment industry such as Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, Phoebe Bridgers, Sebastian Stan, Precious Lee, Cardi B, Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Jack Antonoff and Rosalía. The event was hosted by Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Regina King, joined by co-chairs Tom Ford and Anna Wintour, editor in chief for Vogue. Wintour was quoted the following day saying, “What’s wonderful about the Met is that people feel very fearless,” and she said that they saw some of the most unique looks featured at this year’s show.

The Met Gala first began the yearly show in 1948 and was invented by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, a powerful figure in the industry, among the ranks of today’s very own Wintour. The event was founded as a means to raise money for the Costume Institute, the only department at the Metropolitan Museum of Art that must raise its own funds, according to Time Magazine. The night is known for its exquisite and oftentimes

interesting, in-depth look into the nately no one was hurt beyond world of fashion, with popusome property damage. lar figures dressing in leading The gala not only provides designer brands. funding for the Costume Institute The main attraction of the gala of the museum but also provides is the red carpet, and thousands celebrities a night to network of people were sprawled outwith each other, meet old friends, side of the museum in the hopes make new partnerships and of catching a glimpse of their celebrate each other’s work. The favorite celebrities walk down event this year also included a it. Given special the recent appearance removal by singof many ers Kacey COVIDMusgraves 19 and Lenny restricKravitz, tions, this who year saw performed a resurElvis’s gence “Can’t of the Help general Falling in populace Love” to floodpromote ing the the new streets biopic of New Photo courtesy of Billboard focused on York’s Olivia Rodrigo wore a Versace gown to this year's the cultural Upper icon, set gala, as did Cardi B and Blake Lively.

East to release Side. with many going as far as later this year, directed by Baz climbing railings or construction Luhrmann. sights and jumping on top of cars The 2022 Met Gala also saw in their desperation to see. the absence of major celebriAt various times, law enforceties within the entertainment ment and construction foremen industry, including Zendaya, had to be called to the scene to Timothee Chalamet and Taylor remove spectators from hazardSwift. Swift was heavily rumored ous building sites that they had to be attending the show by variclimbed to achieve a better view ous media outlets in the week from the ground. The situation leading up to the event; the hit was handled swiftly, and fortusinger-songwriter’s producer

Jack Antonoff was seen at the event, leading to even more press during the show, but no appearance was ultimately made. Swift has been absent from the public eye since the re-release of her hit album “Red” in November 2021, but she is expected to make an appearance at NYU’s Class of 2022 commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, at Yankee Stadium, where she will receive an honorary doctorate in fine arts along with giving a graduation speech to the class.

Swift’s last appearance at the Met Gala was in 2016 when she met her boyfriend and rising English actor in the film industry, Joe Alwyn, who was the inspiration for various songs in the albums “Reputation” and “Lover.” Many people have begun to speculate that she would make a surprise announcement at this year’s show concerning her next work to come. Fans will just have to wait with anticipation until her arrival at New York University in two weeks.

The Met Gala was a look into the return of normalcy despite the rise in recent COVID-19 numbers. Whether or not other shows will be affected in the years to come is something we will have to see, but until then, we can enjoy what was possible and the newest trends of next year’s show.

Quick Hits

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“Sex Education” actor Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the next Doctor in the legendary “Doctor Who” franchise.

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The first official trailer for the Game of Thrones spin-off “House of the Dragon” was released on Thursday, May 5.

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Fred Savage has been fired from "The Wonder Years" after an investigation was opened to look into inappropriate misconduct.

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Singer Naomi Judd died on April 30. She is the mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd.

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Broadway actor Aaron Tveit gave his last performance in the acclaimed musical “Moulin Rouge!”

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writing this last minute, sobbing in our office after writing this in my head for the past three years. It’s really hard to describe just how much this newspaper has meant to me over the past few years. I’m so thankful to everyone that has made our office feel like a true second

Senior send-off: My official resignation as CEO of Fun

By Eleni Kothesakis

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

The Chronicle is a weird, magical place. It’s a place where I’ve wanted to rip my hair out when articles came in past deadline or cry under the desk when InDesign thought it would be funny to crash before I had the chance to save A&E’s layout. It’s also the place where I met some of my best friends, made my best college memories and grew as not only a writer but as a leader and friend.

Coming to Hofstra, I was uncertain about a lot – number one being if I was even going to stick around or transfer elsewhere. The one thing I did know was that I was going to get involved with The Hofstra Chronicle as soon as possible.

And that’s what I did – I went to an A&E section meeting the first week of freshman year where I was honestly scared shitless. I knew no one, and I wasn’t (and I’m still not) a journalism major. Thank god for freshman Eleni for sticking with it despite not knowing anything. I eventually became an assistant during the spring of my freshman year, and I’ve been A&E editor (and the

By Victoria Bell ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

In fall 2018, I was a freshman just looking to get as involved at Hofstra as possible. Coming from the high school I did, joining clubs, being involved and showing school spirit was something that was more or less ingrained in me. Even though I never joined the newspaper in high school, I decided to join the Chronicle, not really knowing where it would take me. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I could have made and one of the best clubs I could have joined.

I quickly moved from being a writer to an assistant editor during my freshman year. Before I knew it, I was an editor by my sophomore year. I definitely wouldn’t have been able to predict that within a year’s time. Through the Chronicle I’ve had amazing opportunities to participate in multiple round tables with actors and directors of movies and TV

unofficial “Director/CEO of Fun”) since the fall of my sophomore year.

Being an editor for A&E over the past three years has been a rare opportunity. I’ve seen countless iterations of editor-in-chief and managing editors, I’ve seen my friends graduate and leave me behind in the same position I’ve been in since I was an assistant freshman year and I’ve seen the paper before, during and after the pandemic. Now that I’m an old, geriatric editor in the office compared to all our new, young assistants and editors, I feel like an era of the Chronicle is ending.

To make an analogy that only an A&E editor would make, this graduating class of Chronicle members feels like a bittersweet series finale, and now it’s time for the spinoff – same place, same plot, new characters.

I love the Chronicle – like in a very stupid and pathetic way. I’m

my articles or my contributions to layout, but that I’ve helped make this paper feel like a family for other people like it has felt for me since freshman year.

I owe my love for writing, specifically newspaper writing, to my high school English teachers Mr. Stencel and Mrs. Mannle who pushed me to be a better writer and better leader for my school paper where I served as the editor-in-chief. I truly wouldn’t be who I am today without their guidance and support. I’d like to thank everyone in the office, especially all the close friends I’ve made throughout the Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle years (who I won’t list out of fear of leavhome to me. Spending time in the ing people out), for making the office with everyone late Monstressful, tedious task of laying out something to look forward to. day night laying out the paper, or Thank you to Brian McFadden for playing Mario Kart or Just Dance, being the best advisor we could ask made me feel like I had a family in this organization and a reason to for. And finally, I’d like to thank Taylor. When I was just a scared stay at Hofstra. I hope that if I left assistant in spring 2019, Taylor had this paper with anything, it’s not

a Chron barbeque. I was, again, scared shitless, being a new assistant that knew no one. Turns out I had no reason to be because, as I soon came to realize, this paper attracts really cool and amazing people. Since that day, I would lean on Taylor to guide me as an editor – I looked up to her as a mentor, and she made this office turn from this intimidating place to one of my favorite places in the world.

Leaving sucks – there is no better way to put it. I’ve been a journalist since I was 11, writing for Kidsday, and I’ve been working on a school paper since I was 15, writing for The New Hyde Park Chariot. Saying goodbye to that part of my life just sucks. As a public relations major, I'm closing the chapter of my life as an entertainment journalist. I feel so lucky to have had something in my life that makes it so incredibly hard to say goodbye. I'm going to miss this office that I spent hours in after classes, the people that have become my best friends and greatest role models and watching the inspiring work that is done here every day. Thank you, Chron, for everything.

shows, which is something not many people can say they’ve experienced while still in college. Additionally, through the Chronicle I was able to publish my first investigative news piece that was picked up by both Newsday and CBS Radio. Knowing that my journalism made a difference within the community inspired me and confirmed that journalism is for sure the career that I wanted to continue in.

Now, I can’t write my senior send off without acknowledging the 2019-2020 editor-in-chief Taylor Rose Clarke. First of all, I’ve always said this about the Chronicle editor-in-chiefs, but they are all truly amazing people who I wish nothing but the best for. They’ve gone out of their way to be good

jobs that I’ve been able to have – and the reason why I’m currently freelancing with Newsday under two of their divisions.

Taylor also helped me with my aforementioned investigative piece by working side by side with me. I almost debated at one point whether her name should also be in the byline because of how hands-on she was with me on it. I was so eager and excited to just get the piece published, but Taylor was so calm and reminded me in the most gentle Victoria Bell / The Hofstra Chronicle way that we had to remain ethical and make existed but also by being one of sure we had our facts straight my references and giving me con- before publishing. Her ability to nections that ended up getting me remain professional even with a the role. This internship was the hot story on the line was honestly stepping stone to all of the other so mature of her to do at such a amazing internships and freelance young age. Her love and passion

for the Chronicle was infectious, and it was just amazing to see her so passionate about the newspaper and journalism overall. I’m still so inspired by her and her legacy will always have a place in my heart. She was always so happy and positive that you would have never known the issues she was going through behind the scenes.

I will always thank her for all she did for me and the Chronicle as a whole. She was just such a bright light, and I truly have so much gratitude for her.

To close, I just would like to give some advice for anyone who still has some time at Hofstra.

Definitely take advantage of any and all opportunities. While it is okay to say no, try your best to make things work to your best ability without overworking yourself. Really just try to find enjoyment in everything, because it’ll be over before you know it.

And with that, thank you, The Hofstra Chronicle.

Senior send-off: A letter of thanks people to others, and Taylor was the epitome of that. Taylor helped me get my first internship at Newsday by not only telling me that the internship program

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Jack Harlow shows promise but sticks to the basics in new album

By Frankie DiCalogero SPORTS ASSISTANT EDITOR

On Friday, May 6, Jack Harlow released his much-anticipated sophomore studio album, “Come Home the Kids Miss You.” The rapper’s popularity has since skyrocketed, and now Harlow has fans eager to see if he can keep up the recent success. Before its release, Harlow promised fans that the project would include legends of the music industry, and boy, was he telling the truth.

The album features guest appearances from Drake, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne and Pharrell Williams. “Come Home the Kids Miss You” consists of Harlow’s thoughts on his newfound fame, being an object of desire and his ambition of dominating music. The album was preceded by two successful singles, the first being “Nail Tech” and the second being the chart-topping “First Class.”

Harlow opens with “Talk of the Town,” a short, loopy piano-based song that talks about him returning home and going down memory lane as someone who has now reached fame. “Talk of the Town” may not

be something that grabs your attention right off the bat, but it was the perfect start to the album and gave us a sneak peek into what we can expect down the line, highlighting the most common themes found in each of the tracks.

On the second track, Snoop Dogg makes a surprise appearance for “Young Harlezzy.” The track was solid thanks in large part to the presence of Snoop Dogg. One of the standout tracks on the album is “Dua Lipa.” The flirtatious record namedrops several celebrities other than Lipa, such as Ariana Grande and Luka Doncic. While Harlow uses a more silly and charismatic approach to the lyrics, the track is still a major thumbs up and is one that fans are already looking to play on repeat.

The track with Justin Timberlake, titled “Parent Trap,” was well executed, with Harlow admitting that he could have very well become a niche artist. The song felt very different from much of the album, as the Timberlake collab offered a different style than the other features and told an organized story throughout.

Another standout was “Churchill Downs” featuring Drake. The collaboration was truly one that we never thought we needed, as both artists delivered on a high-pitched and instrumental track mainly featuring the flute. The song discusses dealing with his newfound fame and knowing that he now has people looking up to him as an artist. Both Drake and Harlow meshed very well together, and it is the best track on the album.

However, not everyPhoto courtesy of Rolling Stone thing was a hit for Harlow.

“Movie Star” featuring Jack Harlow's song “First Class” samples former Black Eyed Peas star Fergie’s Pharrell Williams was seen “Glamorous.” as a disappointment and album was, to say the least, a solid to see if the up-and-coming artist left listeners wanting more from effort. The album was not bad and can continue to grow as a musician the two stars. Harlow’s collab with does offer a great deal of enjoyment, instead of being satisfied with his one of his idols, Lil Wayne, on the but there are still many rooms for work and fame so far. Regardless of track “Poison” came off cheesy and improvement. Harlow’s lyricism how you feel about the album, it is was overshadowed by an unnecesranges from great to mediocre, clear as day that Harlow is here to sary abundance of autotune on the as consistency continues to be stay in the music industry. production. Harlow also suffered Harlow’s biggest problem. Whilst from a lack of creativity in some of he may have an extremely passionhis other tracks on the album. ate fanbase, it will be interesting Overall, Harlow’s second studio

U.S. skaters wow UBS Arena during 'Stars on Ice 2022' performance due to illness. From the sparkling costumes to the amazing tricks, the audience was wowed by the incredible talent displayed on the ice.

The arena was filled with eager fans waiting for the show to start. The crowd included people of all ages: the elderly, adults, children and even toddlers. After the surge to find one’s seat (which was not made easier by the arena’s uniquely confusing signs), the audience was bustling with excitement for the Photo courtesy of Figure Skaters Online routines. The colorful The tour was created by Olympian Scott Hamilton in 1986 and has been running for lights illuminating the ice over 30 years. and the projections of the show’s logo built upon the Zhou, Alysa Liu and Olympic gold

By Sarah Ng exhilaration in the air. medalist Nathan Chen amongst SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The show opened with a group many others. The talented skaters number by the cast to AC/DC, Long Island’s UBS Arena weltook to the rink to perform awewhich featured backflips (most notacomed a group of award-winning worthy routines. Notably absent bly by Chen) and impressive lifts figure skaters on Sunday, May 1, from the show was Karen Chen, from the pair of skaters Madison including Mariah Bell, Vincent who had to skip the performance

Chock and Evan Bates. Before each solo, adorable montages of the skaters as children were played on the screens on the sides of the stage before their entrances, as well as an announcer voiceover naming the titles each skater held. Each dance had a different theme and energy than the last. The one-of-a-kind performances ranged from a solo by Bell to an Ariana Grande mashup to Liu’s routines that featured a “Squid Game” inspired costume and K-pop music. A true connection between the audience and the skaters could be felt, with everyone feeling overjoyed to see in-person entertainment once again. This was aptly demonstrated by Jason Brown’s giddy jumps and waves following his solos.

The costumes for the group performances included glistening red suit jackets and airy skirts during a number of various songs

by The Weeknd, as well as overthe-top feathery and patriotic outfits for an Elton John-inspired finale.

Stunning the audience with their

incredible tricks and ability to glide across the ice in unison, the cast’s performances were nothing short of magical. Of course, this would not be a proper evaluation of the show without discussing the Quad King himself. The arena erupted in the loudest cheers and applause before Chen even stepped onto the ice for his Rocketman solo, which included many quad jumps and flips, as well as many waves and smiles for those in the front row.

Even as the audience filed out of the arena, the amazement did not die out. Kids were twirling about, mimicking what they had just seen.

Needless to say, the show was not only remarkable but inspiring as well. Who knows, maybe one of the young onlookers from the audience will be spinning on the ice rink for future tours to come. For more information on where the skaters are off to next to perform, be sure to check the “Stars on Ice” website.

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Senior send-off: Continued on page A-whatever

By Yashu Pericherla I walked into the dimly lit, dingy Chronicle office my first week of freshman year with the intention of adding another club to my roster in order to really prove my worth as a writer. I didn’t even know I was going to be going to Hofstra a month earlier, so I already felt like I was playing catch-up from the moment I stepped foot on campus.

I joined News and signed up for almost all the sections’ email blasts, but the first time I walked into this office was for the semester’s first meeting for Op-Ed – ahem, Opinion. Everyone who was on the Opinion e-board at the time has since left the Chronicle and Hofstra, but that was also the first time I met my co-editor Dan. We all sat in a circle, some of us eager freshmen with ideas for stories to tell, others upperclassmen who knew their niches, but all of us with a ferocity for words

and justice, banding together to make something worthwhile.

Three years later, my time at Hofstra was cut short by an early graduation and the global pandemic that sent us all home.

I feel like I’ve earned the right to say that we truly have made something worthwhile.

My first article was entitled “The Extraterrestrial Jamboree,” a report on the infamous Area 51 raid in 2019 and an opinion on the incendiary nature of Twitter meme culture. I don’t know how the e-board saw that and thought, “Yes, that’s the person we should eventually put in charge of this section,” but a semester later I was brought onto the Opinion team, and here I am in May of 2022, about to leave the helm of this chaotic ship. I’ve written about so many issues from aliens to politics to social media to pop culture and back to Hofstra.

When I tell new writers that the sky’s the limit to what you can write for the Chronicle, I really,

truly mean it.

I know there’s a limit to how many words this article can be, but there isn’t a limit to how many people I want to thank for getting me here, so I’ll just go until I get cut off, I guess.

Thank you, Anthony, for being the best EIC I could’ve had

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“I feel like I’ve earned the right to say that we truly have made something worthwhile.” my last semester here and for rolling with the punches of our

section as we scrambled during layout nights. Thank you, Ty, for being an awesome assistantturned-managing-editor-turnedfriend who I am very grateful to and always in awe of, because you somehow manage to be approachable yet the coolest person in a room, and I’ll never understand how you do it.

Thank you, Eleni, for brightening up layout nights and giving us a reason to look forward to late Monday nights twice a month. I promise I’ll get better at Mario Kart and beat you one day, so expect a rematch soon.

Thank you, Dan, for so much more than I can articulate but mostly for helping me make the Opinion section one of my greatest achievements at Hofstra. You are the most wonderful person ever, and I am forever changed for the better thanks to you and all of the work we’ve accomplished together. To Jess and Vis, my former editors and current friends, I know you’ve graduated already, but you

guys have been such formative figures in my journey with the Chronicle that I’d be remiss not to mention you.

I’m the type to map out my future ten years in advance and course correct as I go. The Chronicle was a curveball I never expected but will cherish.

I have somewhat of a plan for the future, but I also don’t know what’s going to happen in the next few weeks, much less the next few years of my life. All I know is I’m ready to live it, to see my story continued on page A-whatever.

Yashu Pericherla is a senior English major and political science minor. They serve as an Opinion Editor at the Chronicle.

Why do I have to suffer to be a ‘good trans person?’

By Dickinson-Frevola If you don’t know a trans person, I feel sorry for you. I don’t mean the trans people you see in the media, with perfect cookie cutter storylines and adherence to gender roles in a way that is palatable and digestible to cis audiences. I mean Real Trans People™, with messy and complicated relationships with gender, with their bodies and with society as a whole. Trans people who are dysphoric, who aren’t dysphoric, who plan to medically transition, who don’t.

There’s no one set definition of what being trans should look like, and more people need that reminder.

Take, for example, dysphoria, a complicated topic that means something different to everyone. On a base level, it’s the discomfort that comes with specific aspects of gender,

whether it be body dysphoria or social dysphoria, that makes a person upset due to a disconnect between their experience and their actual gender. Similar to the way body dysmorphia is a mental health disorder, dysphoria often leads to depression or even suicidal ideation, which is what makes gender-affirming healthcare lifesaving.

On a medical level, a dysphoria diagnosis is required by cis doctors in order to access things like hormone replacement therapy and genderaffirming surgeries. When you want to medically transition, you essentially have to prove that you’re “actually” trans, most often by exemplifying instances in which you have felt dysphoric, uncomfortable, upset or in pain due to your gender experience. They don’t care whether you experience gender euphoria, or comfort and hap-

piness, in certain parts of your gender or gender experience.

The approach is always “living without this is killing me,” not “living with this would improve my quality of life.”

It’s not just doctors who require that trans people prove their suffering in order to have their identities validated; large sects of (predominantly online) trans people have cropped up in recent years, defiantly separating themselves from “transtrenders,” or people who they perceive to be “fake trans” due to an apparent lack of dysphoria or a tendency to like things aligned with their assigned gender at birth.

Here’s the thing: there’s no one way to be transgender. People are going to wear dresses and suits, and take hormones and not take hormones, have surgeries and not have surgeries, use neopronouns, keep their

birth names and decide their own identities and presentations. Trans people are going to fuck with the cishetero perception of gender! And to trans people who disagree: gatekeeping the lifesaving resources and support that we need to navigate a world that beats us down constantly won’t make cis people respect you more.

Getting their approval won’t make your transition go faster, it won’t give you increased access to resources, it won’t make you “one of the good ones” in their eyes. When trans people face persecution, the ones levying that bigotry won’t stop to differentiate between you and a “fake trans person.” The only way we can make a future that supports everyone is through solidarity, even if our experiences aren’t all the same.

I have had dysphoria my entire life. It dictates my day-to-

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day, determines what I wear and how I hold myself and hangs over every interaction I have.

And frankly, dealing with it is exhausting, and being able to begin defining my relationship with gender through euphoria has unironically saved my life while being unable to start hormones. So no, I will not be “one of the good ones” to be palatable for cis people. I’ve spent a decade under dysphoria’s boot, and I’m not about to let you try and put me or anyone else under yours.

Dickinson-Frevola is a senior journalism major from Lake George, New York. They are passionate about social activism and environmental justice. He serves as managing editor of the Chronicle.

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Senior send-off: Mostly void, partially stars

By Dickinson-Frevola I’ll be honest, I wrote this the day it was due.

I put it off for as long as I could, completely unable to wrap my head around the fact that my time at Hofstra and at the Chronicle is coming to an end. I know everyone says the time flies, but believe me when I tell you they’re not joking.

I joined the Chronicle staff my sophomore year, too terrified and unsure of myself to write hard news stories but driven enough to try to turn the things I loved into articles for the Arts & Entertainment section. I watched the paper’s managing staff with an overwhelming awe, astounded by the work they put in and the publication they got out, these journalists and editors who felt so far above me I could never reach them. Recovering from the rocky start that was freshman year, and inspired by the warm comfort of a dingy offcampus basement, I felt myself fill with this impossible giddiness at seeing my work published, even if it had only been coverage of a local house show.

If you had told that kid that they would be the managing editor of the paper their senior year, they would have laughed in your face.

This paper has given me

many things: headaches, a melatonin dependency, caffeine-induced jitters, a heightened love of Milano cookies, a boatload of new friends, an eye for detail, an invigorated hatred of fluorescent lights and enough anxiety to fuel New York’s power grid. But it’s also given me confidence and self-respect that sophomore year me could only think to dream about.

For every agonizing and frustrating unanswered email, I made a breakthrough. For every lost source, I found a solid soundbite. For every issue that was important to me, I made it my responsibility and pleasure to do what I could to inform people and connect with the student body. And for all that this paper has given me, I hope that I’ve been able to return a fraction of that appreciation in my work.

During my time as the managing editor, I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside our secretary and features editor, Julian Rocha, and our editor-inchief, Anthony Roberts. Stepping into this role completely uncertain and with imposter syndrome settling in, you two have been solid anchors with good judgment who I knew I could rely on, even if taking the helm of the Chronicle from Micaela, Vis and Jess, hoping

and praying that we could do a fraction of the good work their team had done, was heartstopping. Like, seriously, how could we be in charge of this award-winning paper? Thankfully, we’ve had a good team supporting us.

The satisfaction of seeing your work published is nice, but it pales in comparison to the joy

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of being able to work alongside our editorial staff. Even if no one takes theme nights as seriously as Eleni wishes they did, this paper is staffed by some of the funniest, most hard-working people I’ve ever met. Their eye for and dedication to high quality work and their willingness to work with us to improve the publication is unparalleled.

While I won’t miss falling into bed at 3 a.m., still buzzing from a large coffee and flipping through the newest issue

in my head looking for errors, I will miss spending my Monday nights with these people.

To the new leadership: you guys will do fine; I couldn’t have chosen a better team to succeed us. Your compassion, dedication and work ethics are enviable, and I know for a fact that you’ll bring this paper to new heights. I promise, it’s not as hard or scary as it seems, and you’ll always have the guidance of the past leadership when you need help.

Now for the thank-yous and frantically wiping away tears as the realization that This Is Real sets in! A massive thank you to the professors who introduced me to the nittygritty of reporting, who shaped my journalistic approach and lit the fire that made me want to be a reporter to inform the public. A doubly massive thank you to one Professor Brian McFadden (as well as Not-Brian McFadden) for his guidance, his support, his mountains of snacks and coffee to keep the staff going and his willingness to work with us and follow our lead in making the paper our own. The paper is in good hands – take a nap every once in a while, please, good sir.

Additionally, thank you to the clubs and organizations who have given me a space to grow and learn more about myself,

from laughing until my sides ached, red-faced and scandalized with Nonsense Humor Magazine, to my long, beloved tenure of writing and editing with the English Society, to still having the symphony rattling around in my skull despite all these semesters in Zeta Phi Eta. No matter how much I’ve done, I wish I had been able to do more, but I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished and forever grateful for the people I’ve met along the way.

I find myself approaching graduation like I’m walking a plank, approaching an edge that I can’t see the bottom of, while watching the world burn around me. Journalism, and by extension the Chron, are about community, and I think it’s only through our support of one another that we can create change.

May the future still be there when we get there, and I hope that it’s kind to all of us.

Dickinson-Frevola is a senior journalism major from Lake George, New York. They are passionate about social activism and environmental justice. He serves as managing editor of the Chronicle.

The collective mitochondria of the Hofstra student body There’s only one,

and it’s pretty damn small.

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Hofstra sees season end in semi finals vs. Drexel

By Samantha Walker STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team made its third consecutive appearance this year in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship, with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19 cancellations. This year, the Pride traveled to Pennsylvania to take on the Drexel University Dragons in the CAA playoffs that took place on Friday, May 6, at the Vidas Athletic Complex. Heading into

the playoffs, the Pride clinched the third seed after defeating Elon the previous week 18-12, while the Dragons were seeded second. The Pride recovered from a large second-half deficit before succumbing 14-10 to end their playoff run.

CAA player of the week Taylor Mennella had a total of five goals for Hofstra. Mennella netted her first goal just over a minute into the game and made it 2-1 with 10:27 left in the first quarter.

“She’s playing really well,” said Hofstra women’s lacrosse head coach Shannon Smith, taking note of Mennella’s recent uptick in scoring. “It’s really exciting to see, and we’re excited to have her come back next year and continue this momentum that she has at the end of the season.”

With 4:19 remaining in the first half, Mennella and senior Kerry Walser scored back-to-

back goals to trim the deficit to 5-4. Corinne Bednarik scored with 1:34 left to make it a twogoal game at halftime.

The Pride was behind 10-5 late in the third quarter before scoring five straight goals to tie the game at 10 in the fourth.

With a goal in the first minute of the third quarter, Drexel extended its lead to three goals before senior Amanda Guerra scored her 10th goal of the season with 13:07 left to pull the Pride within two goals, 7-5.

With three straight goals midway through the third quarter, the Dragons appeared to have a dominant 10-5 lead before Walser added her second of the game with only 19 seconds left in the period to kick-start the rally.

To start the fourth quarter, the Pride scored four goals in the opening eight minutes to tie the game at 10. Walser started the run, followed by two goals from

Mennella, resuming her scorching form to complete a hat trick.

Guerra made it a one-goal game, and Katie Whelan tied the game with her trademark free-position shot, capping off the rally.

Drexel reclaimed the lead two minutes later, fighting off any remaining Hofstra rallies by scoring the game’s final four goals, accounting for the final score.

Despite the tough loss, head coach Shannon Smith expressed how proud she is of the team and how far they have come.

“They showed a lot of resiliency, showed the heart of our team, the passion of our team, and I was super proud of them to fight back like that,” Smith said.

Shannon Boyle finished her remarkable career with another outstanding game, totaling six draw controls and four ground balls. Junior Kate Fiola had two

assists in the game.

Senior Jess Smith made nine saves in goal for the Pride, while Guerra and Walser each scored two goals.

Hofstra finished the season with a 9-8 record. With the win, Drexel improved to 11-7 on the year and goes to the CAA championship game against Towson University on Sunday, May 8, at 12 p.m.

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Softball sweeps doubleheader over Towson

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The Hofstra Pride softball team concluded their regular season by sweeping Towson University in a doubleheader on Sunday, May 8, at Tiger Softball Park.

The Pride closed out the regular season with a 21-25 overall record and finished 13-6 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. Towson finished 14-32 overall and 4-15 in CAA competition.

It was quiet for much of the afternoon in game one, with each team failing to get on the scoreboard through the first four innings. In the fifth inning, Hofstra’s Chelsea

Manto connected on a triple to left center that scored Kayla Wilson for a 1-0 lead. Towson responded with a run of its own in the bottom frame, scoring off a single by Briana Ramirez as Cori Jones crossed home plate.

Sam Ward got on base early in the sixth inning with a single up the middle for the Pride.

After Gianna Iaquinto entered to pinch run for Ward, Angelina Ioppolo was hit by a pitch to reach first base. An RBI single

by Aliya Catanzarita brought Iaquinto home to retake the lead 2-1.

Towson was unable to tie or take the lead, as Hofstra began the day with the close win. Five batters recorded a hit for the Pride. Haley Venturini pitched a complete game, going all seven innings and striking out seven batters. Venturini moved to 8-8 on the season.

In game two, Hofstra came out of the gates with a run scored after a line out to center field by Ward. The Pride held a one-run lead until the third inning, when they added two

more runs. One score came off an error by the Towson catcher, while the other came off a single to third base by Ward, driving home Kasey Collins for a 3-0 advantage.

Hofstra added on to its lead with another run in the fifth inning after Meghan Giordano grounded out to shortstop, allowing Manto to score.

The Pride extended their lead once again in the sixth inning.

Catanzarita led off with a double to center field. Later in the frame, a Devyn Losco single to left field brought Amanda Maffucci home to go ahead 5-0. On the next at-bat, Manto doubled to center field to send Losco home for a 6-0 lead.

It was more of the same for Hofstra in the seventh inning.

Giordano started the frame with a double to right center and quickly advanced to third after a wild pitch. Ward came out to the plate and nailed a hit to center right to drive home Giordano for the run. The Pride were able to load the bases after a single by Ioppolo and a walk by Iaquinto.

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Maffucci then entered the plate and grounded out toward second base, allowing Ward to cross home for an 8-0 lead.

Towson had one last chance to avoid getting shutout in the bottom of the seventh.

Luckily for the Tigers, they were not shutout, as a single by Mackenzie Lake sent Lauren Civetti home for the score. Soon after, Chloe Poulich homered to left field for three runs, trailing 8-4. Hofstra closed out the game with a foul out to first base, sealing the conference sweep for

the Pride.With the win, Pisapia moved over .500 for the season with a 3-2 record.

Hofstra will now turn its attention to the 2022 CAA championship on Thursday, May 2, as the No. 2 seed Pride will take on the No. 3 seeded UNCWilmington. First pitch is set for 1:30 p.m. at Hunt Softball Park in Elon, North Carolina.

Brad Camarda shines in double header split

By Ethan Albin STAFF W R I T E R

A shutout from Pride pitcher Brad Camarda led Hofstra University to a split doubleheader against Northeastern University on Sunday, May 8, at University Field. The Pride dropped the first game to the Huskies 6-2 but came back in the second to win 5-0. Hofstra moves to 22-21 overall and 12-9 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play.

Camarda was lights out for the Pride in game two, pitching all nine frames, allowing a mere five hits and striking out six of the 28 batters he faced. He gets

the win to advance to 6-1 for the season, while throwing 112 pitches. Hofstra’s first-year head coach Frank Catalanatto had nothing but praise for his starter, crediting him for the win.

“What can you say about the job that Brad did for us,” Catalanatto said. “I mean we needed somebody to put the game on his back, and he came out throwing strikes to give us the chance to win.”

The Pride was effective at the plate as well in game two, scoring a combined five runs in the fifth and sixth innings.

To kick off the fifth, designated hitter Nick Marrero singled through the right field gap. Zack Bailey laid down a sacrifice bunt to reach first which was mishandled by Northeastern’s catcher JP Olson, advancing Marrero to third. Shortstop Michael Florides flew out to centerfield to bring in Marrero.

Bailey stole second and was brought in by a single from Anthony D’Onofrio, ending the frame 2-0 in favor of the Pride.

Hofstra continued to drive in runs during the sixth inning.

Left fielder Will Kennedy walked and right fielder Brian Morrell took a pitch off the elbow to put men on first and second base. Pride catcher Kevin Bruggeman singled up the mound and made it to second on a throwing error, as both Kennedy and Morrell scored on unearned runs. Then, Jake Liberatore laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance Bruggeman to third. Marrero reached first on a fielding error from Northeastern’s Max Viera to bring in Bruggeman. The Pride closed out the inning and the game 5-0.

However, the first game of today’s doubleheader was vastly different as it quickly became a track meet for the Huskies, who scored five in the top of the first frame. Pride pitcher Chris Keenan struggled to control the ball early in the inning, walking both Jeff Costello and Spenser Smith before beaning Corey DiLoreto. Smith and DiLoreto

would both advance to second and third base respectively on a wild pitch from Keenan. He then walked Luke Beckstein to load the bases. Huskies third baseman Max Viera singled to third to bring in Smith. Olson singled up the middle to bring in DiLoreto and advanced to second on a wild pitch that brought home Beckstein. Left fielder Luke Masiuk singled to right to score Viera, and Danny Crossen laid down a bunt to bring in Olson to end the frame.

Keenan allowed five runs over 3.1 innings, striking out three batters and slowing down the Huskies for the remainder of his playing time.

He was ultimately subbed for reliever John Mikolaicyk, who held the Huskies to no hits and no runs in 3.2 innings. Keenan gets the loss moving him to 1-3, while Huskies’ righty Cam Schlittler knabbed the win to move to 4-7 for the year. Coach Catalanatto outlined what went on in the first game.

“Especially in a seven-inning

game, you can’t let up a fivespot,” Catalanatto said. “You got to throw strikes, and he wasn’t throwing strikes early on.

Hopefully we can get him back to throwing strikes, and he’ll be better next time he’s out there.”

The Pride looks for its next win as it takes on Saint Peter’s University in a midweek game on Tuesday, May 10, at Joseph J. Jaroschak Field in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Coach Catalanatto outlined what went on in the first game.

“Especially in a seven-inning game, you can’t let up a fivespot,” Catalanatto said. “You got to throw strikes, and he wasn’t throwing strikes early on.

Hopefully we can get him back to throwing strikes, and he’ll be better next time he’s out there.”

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Senior Send-off: Telling stories with a purpose

By David Lazar

EDITOR - AT- L A R G E

Struggling to find a sense of place at my new school, I desperately craved a home.

Enter The Hofstra Chronicle.

I felt magic in the air the first time I walked into the office. It was littered with newspapers and full of smiling faces. I immediately knew the Chronicle was for me.

Four years later, I can confidently say that seeing my name in so many editions of this one-of-a-kind newspaper has been one of my life’s greatest honors so far.

There is nothing better than having a crisp paper in your hand and feeling the unabridged pages covered in fresh ink, devoid of blue light.

The internet becomes more powerful every day, but there is something equally as powerful about print journalism, too.

Endless time, effort, hard work, integrity and passion goes into creating those pages.

Those pages. Let’s talk about them.

First, information is collected.

Students research facts, attend live events and speak to sources, using that information to write stories.

Those stories are edited – by both section editors and copy editors – before being formatted in a layout.

Once the layout is completed, the finished paper is printed and distributed around campus.

It would be a lot easier to simply post articles online, but the Chronicle recognizes the importance of having a school paper. It represents equality, accountability and community.

The Chronicle’s staff sacrifices so much to make it happen. From the writers and editors that came before me to those that will come after, every single person has impacted me personally in some way. This newspaper has given me some of my greatest friends, some of whom I want to personally thank.

First, I have to recognize Anthony Roberts. We served as sports editors together, where

he taught me many formative lessons. Watching such a deserving leader rise all the way to editor-in-chief has been a true pleasure.

Mike Senatore and Will Wiegelman are both wonderful journalists who facilitated a crucial transition. A few months ago, I was concerned about the future of the sports section – with a group of graduating seniors leading the way, we needed a youth movement to keep us going.

The new group of sports editors – Andrew Fantucchio, Max Edelman, Frank DiCalogero and Michelle Rabinovich – is perfect, and any doubts I had have gone away.

And finally, I must mention my mentor and friend Taylor Clarke. She is The Hofstra Chronicle – when I think of this newspaper, she immediately comes to mind.

No words can begin to describe just how extraordinary a person Taylor was. She taught me so many things, but one thing stands out: kindness has a

place in journalism.

Through all the intensity, deadlines and competition, she showed me that I should always be grateful to tell stories, because each day is a gift.

The many people I have worked with helped make the last four years so special.

I wrote 33 articles, including my first game recap, feature story and column, covered my first live sporting event, grew my graphic design skills, learned Adobe InDesign, won a Press Club of Long Island Media Award, led the sports

section, mentored younger writers and made countless Monday and Tuesday night memories.

The Chronicle led me to my internship at The New York Post. The Chronicle led me to my internship at Spectrum News NY1. The Chronicle led me to where I am today.

To anyone considering becoming a staff writer, do it. This newspaper will teach you more about writing than anything else at Hofstra and could even change your life.

It certainly changed mine.

Jacob Lewis / Hofstra Athletics David served three years on The Hofstra Chronicle Editorial Board.

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Senior Send-off: Open Mike Night

By Mike Senatore SPORTS E D I TO R

I don’t really know how to start this, so I’m gonna do the “thank you”s first.

Thank you to all the incredibly talented editors I’ve worked with in my time on the Chronicle’s executive board. I know being an editor can feel like a thankless job at times; so to everyone from news, features, opinion, arts & entertainment, copy, multimedia and social, I want you to know that I appreciate you, and your dedication and work ethic has not gone unnoticed.

Thank you to the people who made my time as a sports editor possible. Felipe Fontes, Chris Detwiler and Alexandra Licata, thank you for setting the standard of what a sports editor should be and pushing me to improve and better myself in my freshman year.

To Felipe, David Lazar and our fearless leader Anthony Roberts, thank you for taking a chance on me and bringing me on as an assistant sports editor in my sophomore year. You opened the door for me to take part in something that’s become very special to me, and I’ll owe you guys for it forever.

Thank you to the amazing team at Hofstra’s Athletic Communications. To Stephen Gorchov, Rachel Vogel, Len Skoros and Nick Kapatos, you’ve been helpful, patient, kind and an invaluable resource, and the sports section owes you guys a lot.

Thank you to all the editors-in-chief and managing

editors I’ve been able to work with. To Anthony, Tyler Dickinson-Frevola, Micaela Erickson, Jessica Zhang, Melanie Haid, Drashti Mehta, Visvajit Sriramrajan, Gab Varano, Taylor Rose Clarke and Rachel Bowman, thank you for being the backbone of this organization and for making it all possible. Without you all, none of us editors would be here because there simply wouldn’t be a Hofstra Chronicle.

I can’t wait to see the direction that Alexis Friedman and Anna DeGoede are able to take the paper in once they grab the reins in the fall. Thanks for keeping the show on the road.

Thank you to everyone who ever came to one of our section’s meetings, wrote an article for us or took photos on our behalf. The sports section doesn’t exist without all of you and your commitment to creating the content we publish.

Whether you started with me four years ago, stuck it out through the Zoom era or just joined this semester, you’ve all made my job easier by bringing your talent to our section.

Thank you to the star-studded team I’ve been able to help lead and grow in my time as an editor. To Will Wiegelman, you’ve been the best partner I could’ve asked for this past semester with us leading the section together. Working with you has been a breeze, and I’m beyond proud of the work we’ve done together.

To Andrew Fantucchio, Max Edelman, Michelle Rabinovich

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle In four years with the Chronicle, Mike wrote 84 articles across the sports, news and arts & entertainment sections.

and Frankie DiCalogero, I can’t begin to express how proud I am of you all, and that pride is only one-upped by the excitement I have for what you guys are going to do with the sports section. My confidence in you all has grown with each passing day this semester, and I’m relieved and incredibly happy to say that I know for a fact that the section is in the best hands possible moving forward. You guys are going to crush it, and I’ll be rooting for all of you no matter how many hundreds of miles away from campus I am.

Thank you to my family and my girlfriend for supporting my endeavors into the world of sports writing. You’ve always supported me pursuing the things I wanted, even if there’s no money in it in the long run.

Without that support, I probably would’ve ended up being an accountant or something boring like that. And maybe I would’ve been rich, but would I have been happy?

Also maybe. But would I feel as fulfilled by my work? Probably not, so there’s something.

I considered stepping down from my position before this semester started. When Anthony was elected editor-in-chief, I knew my responsibilities would increase significantly by suddenly being the sports section’s senior-most editor.

I knew stepping down would be selfish and put my peers in a difficult situation, but I just didn’t think I had it in me.

But, sitting here two weeks away from graduation, I know that would have been one of the biggest mistakes of my life.

Despite all the long hours of writing, editing, leading meetings, putting our layout together and sending emails, I’d give anything to run it all back from the top.

So, thank you, me, for not letting yourself make that mistake.

I’ve had a lot of really cool opportunities thanks to my involvement with this paper. I was able to interview some of Hofstra’s premier athletes, including women’s soccer’s Miri Taylor who

The Hofstra Chronicle Mike attended the 2022 CAA men’s basketball tournament in Washington, D.C.

now plays with Angel City FC in the National Women’s Soccer League, softball’s Alexis Goeke, women’s golf’s Emmah Federman and men’s basketball’s Aaron Estrada.

I covered the announcement of Speedy Claxton as men’s basketball’s new head coach, and in March of this year I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C., to cover the men’s basketball Colonial Athletic Association championship.

Considering that I’m moving to the Washington metropolitan area in the fall, that trip allowed me the chance to scope out my potential new home. I also learned how to (poorly) ride an electric scooter.

I feel like I’m always going to be the newspaper guy. Not in the sense that I read newspapers more than the average person, but in the sense that newspapers will always have an important place in my heart.

In high school, it wasn’t until I became an editor for our student paper in my junior year that I really found myself a home and started to come out of my shell.

That experience led me to pursue the Chronicle relentlessly from my very first week on campus, and that pursuit has paid off in dividends. I don’t know what I would’ve been doing if I wasn’t an editor. It feels like it’s a part of me.

I’m gonna miss all of this. I’ll miss covering games and adding to my illustrious “Chronicle Stats” Google document where I kept track of how many wins

and losses I’ve covered for each team. Shoutout to women’s soccer for going 18-2 in games I covered, and a special shoutout to women’s basketball for going 0-9. Still finished above .500 (37-31-1, to be exact)!

I’ll miss sitting in the office on a Monday night, typing something insane in big font on our back cover and slamming my fist on the table while sarcastically yelling “PRINT IT!” I’ll miss the meetings, and the editing and the neverto-be-closed tab on my laptop with our Gmail inbox open. I’m gonna miss it all, good and bad.

So, to sign off, I want to reiterate how proud I am of everyone involved with the Chronicle for what we’ve all been able to do collectively.

This paper doesn’t come together on its own, and it certainly wouldn’t be as high quality as it is if not for the countless hours of work put into it.

To everyone, from upper management to photographers, from staff writers to editors, thank you for making this all possible. You’ll never understand what you’ve done for me.

Back Cover: Softball wins

five out of six to close regular season

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Senior Send-off: Don’t say goodbye, it hasn’t sunk in yet

By Anthony Roberts EDITOR - I N - C H I E F

Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle

My freshman year I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with my time here at Hofstra. I wandered over to the club fair the first week of school and was immediately surrounded by what seemed like thousands of different clubs all trying to get me to join. Then, out of the blue, Felipe Fontes just appeared in front of me and said, “You want to write for sports!”

Without even taking the time to consider if he meant that as a question or statement, I found myself following him to The Hofstra Chronicle’s table and signing up to join. From that moment on, I guess the rest is history.

I remember sitting in this office four years ago and listening to the seniors say their goodbyes and thank yous and thinking that I was far away from having to worry about that. Yet, here we are. What seemed like just yesterday when I was in this office for the first time as a freshman has quickly blurred into me sitting here now for what could be the last time.

First, I have to say thank you to Felipe, Alex Licata and Chris Detwiler for giving the opportunity to join in the sports section and eventually join the editorial board. I didn’t think I was going to be hired as a freshman, let alone my first semester at Hofstra, with such a large candidate pool, but you all took a chance on me and I hope I made you all proud. I truly appreciate everything you all have taught me and hope that you all continue to do amazing work in your careers.

I also want to thank David Lazar, who served on the sports staff with Felipe and I. Our trip

to Washington, D.C., for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship will forever be a memory I cherish.

It is crazy to think how in a flash we went from being in D.C. to being isolated in quarantine. You both mean a lot to me, and I’m glad that I got to spend that time with you here at the Chronicle. Also, you both are doing incredible work right now, and I am excited to see what else is in store for you two.

Mike Senatore and Will Wiegelman, you two have been tremendous friends to me, and I am truly honored to have shared the sports section with you two.

You both also did an incredible job with the section after I left to become EIC. I can’t wait to see where the future takes you, and know that wherever your careers take you, you both will do great things.

Also, to the new members of sports: Andrew Fantucchio, Max Edelman, Michelle Rabinovich and Frankie DiCalogero, you all will do great things in the sports section (and possibly for the entire paper in the future), and I am excited to see where you take the sports section.

I also want to thank everyone over at the athletic communications office; Stephen Gorchov, Rachel Vogel, Len Skoros and Nick Kapatos. You all have been a tremendous help to me during my time with the Chronicle. Also, thank you for dealing with what must have seemed like an endless stream of emails from me over my three years in the sports section.

Although this is the end of my time here with Hofstra, I look forward to hopefully crossing paths in the future.

To the previous editor-inchiefs and managing editors, and even the section editors, thank you for all for everything you have done. I can’t possibly list everyone without the fear of forgetting someone but thank you. You all have done incredible things here at the Chronicle.

I’ve also encountered some incredible people at the Chronicle over my four years

that have had such an impact on my life. First, I think of the many late nights shared with Gab Varano. Gab, you are an incredible person and an even better friend. I love watching all of the projects you have been working on with your job, and you are going to continue to do incredible things.

To Taylor Rose Clarke, our sweet guardian angel of the Chronicle, I know that you’ve been by my side this entire semester. You inspired me to be the leader that I am today, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss you. You were an inspiration to so many people and the best journalist I have ever met. I miss all of the long talks, random texts about award show snubs and the constant cranking of the dial when Taylor Swift or the Jonas Brothers came on, but most of all, I miss seeing you here in the Chronicle office. Taylor lived for the Chronicle and made it her life and I hope that I was able to show that same dedication to this paper.

I’ll always remember those memories shared between Taylor, Gab, Felipe and I. From many late drives around Long Island to Monday night dinner before layout and even watching the CMA Awards right here in this office. But I never knew how much I cared about you three until you weren’t here. Going into COVID-19 I wasn’t really sure what was going to happen or even expect when arriving back at Hofstra.

For some reason though it never really set in that you three weren’t going to be here until I actually got back to campus.

I never thought that I would become editor-in-chief of the Chronicle, but I knew I wanted to show that dedication to the paper just like Taylor. I loved working with all the editors across each section and truly thank each of you for your endless commitment to the paper.

I also can’t go without thanking our advisor, Brian McFadden. First, Happy Birthday! Second, thank you for dealing with the constant flood of emails from me this

semester and responding almost immediately whenever the time might be. You have been a tremendous help to Tyler and I, and I thank you for all that you do for us. Also, I wish I would have taken a class with you way sooner than my final semester!

Also, to Karla, thank you for your endless support of the Chronicle. I looked forward to our Monday meetings and will miss our rant sessions each week.

There are also several professors at Hofstra that I have to give a special thanks to. First Professor Fletcher, thank you for all you have done for me over my Hofstra career. You truly inspired me to become a better journalist, and I am thankful to have been able to take two of your classes over the years. Also, thank you for all of your help with my internship search and for being my advisor when I did find one.

To Professor Fincham, you definitely had the most energetic and exciting Zoom classes I have ever had.

Although the switch to online was difficult for the most part, I was always excited for our Monday/Wednesday back-toback classes on Zoom. I wish I would have had the chance to take one of your classes inperson, but no worries, sooner or later I think we’ll be having a class reunion out in Ireland!

Now looking to the future, Alexis and Anna, I am incredibly proud of all the work you have put into the paper already in your time with the Chronicle. I know that you two are only going to take this paper to even greater heights. I cannot wait to see where you take the Chronicle next year.

To my trio this semester, Tyler and Julian, it has been an honor to work aside both of you throughout this semester.

You both care so much about this paper and are both fantastic leaders. Tyler, I know you are going to do great things in your career, wherever the road takes you. Julian, you are only going to continue to flourish here at the Chronicle and I’m excited to see what else you bring to the paper.

It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t throw in a quick thank you to my family and friends back home. You all have been incredibly supportive of me over my time at Hofstra, and I look forward to continuing my journey wherever that may be.

When I got to Hofstra, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with my career. My time with The Hofstra Chronicle did confirm two things: I knew I wanted to stay in journalism and in sports. I still cannot fathom how I went from just a special to the Chronicle and staff writer in my first semester to editor-in-chief in my final. I don’t know when it is supposed to finally sink in that you are finally leaving, but I do know that this is just one place I just can’t imagine not being part of my daily life. This place has meant the world to me and I hope that I can look back and continue to see how this lone office in the corner of the Student Center continues to change the lives of those in the Hofstra community.

I guess this is the part where I say my goodbye. I know that the word has the best intentions most of the time, but I can’t really see where there the good in this bye is. Looking back on all of the memories and friendships I have with the Chronicle, the only thing I feel is sadness when saying goodbye. But now I just look up from my desk to the newly installed plaque for Taylor along the wall and know that it was all worth it. Every memory, every late night, every headache, every tear and every laugh were all worth it. If I could go back in time to the last time I was in this office before COVID-19 hit I would. I would trade anything to be able to come back here and see Taylor and tell her how much I miss her and how much I love her. I know you were watching over me this entire semester, and I hope I made you proud.

Thank you for everything, Hofstra.

-Anthony

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Softball sweeps Towson to secure No. 2 seed in CAA tournament.

Adam Flash / The Hofstra Chronicle