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Hofstra student employees demand minimum wage
and it doesn’t make sense,” said Julia Manwaring, a junior dance and psychology double major. Manwaring works as a pride guide for Hofstra Photo courtesy of Sharon McCutcheon Admissions Hofstra student employees form a student workers and is paid colaition amidst unfair wages. $9.50 an hour. The univerBy Madeline Armstrong sity is allowed to pay students NEW S E D I TO R less than minimum wage under As Hofstra Student Employa provision of the Federal Fair ment sends out an appreciation Labor Standards Act. This legal email to student employees to loophole enables universities celebrate National Student Employment Week, students across to apply for a certificate from the Department of Labor to hire campus claim they are being student workers and pay them unfairly paid. Hofstra student less than the minimum wage in employees are paid less than their area. the Nassau County minimum “New York state’s minimum wage of $15 per hour. wage does not apply to students “The school is paying less working at their own college,” than what a living wage is,
said Karla Schuster, assistant vice president of the Office of University Relations. “Hofstra’s student employee pay schedule is designed to offer employment opportunities to the largest number of students.” However, a number of students are facing financial difficulties due to their minimal pay. “I don’t know if the university understands how financially independent some students are,” Manwaring said. “We do have a variety of students here from different socioeconomic backgrounds.” Brianna Brown, a junior early childhood and childhood education major, works as a Resident Safety Representative (RSR) and is paid $9.50 an hour. According to Brown, if she worked from midnight to 8 a.m., she could make $11 an hour, but those hours are not cohesive with her class sched-
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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court By Michelle Rabinovich AS S I S TANT S P ORT S ED ITO R
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.
History was made on Thursday, April 7, when the 117th Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Jackson’s ascension to the bench comes after Justice Breyer’s retirement in late January and President Joe Biden’s nomination of her on Feb. 25. Hearings began on March 21, and lasted four days. The schedule started with an introduction, then proceeded to questioning for two days and ended with a testimony from the American Bar Association,
according to the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Several students spoke about the joy they felt after hearing the news. Ariana Lowe, a senior psychology and criminology double major, was excited about the announcement. “I was relieved to hear that the vote passed [in the Senate],” Lowe said. The actions of both the Democratic and Republican Parties have been a prominent topic of discussion since the hearing began. One student hopes that Jackson will be an example to the next generation, because senators from the Republican
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Houseless people are still people, stop thinking you’re superior to them
Photo courtesy of Krystalb97 New York City mayor Eric Adams enacts his plan to combat homelessness as his administration begins clearing homeless encampments.
By Dickinson-Frevola MA N A G IN G ED ITO R
Many things are moralized in the United States: health, access to resources and attempts to exercise bodily autonomy, among others. Failure to adhere to or achieve specific standards is seen as a moral failing on behalf of the individual, not as a failure of the state to adequately provide oftentime life-saving resources. As such, houselessness, an endemic that affected over half a million people in the United States in 2020, is seen as the fault of the individual experiencing it, rather than a result of inaccessible safe and equitable housing, fair job opportunities and strong support systems. Houselessness in New York City is nothing new. New Yorkers sleeping, working and living on the streets are treated as an eyesore instead of citizens who have been failed by their government. Recently, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has taken action to emulate the legacy of former Mayor Bill de Blasio by making the situations of houseless individuals worse. Armed officers have gone into the communities
these individuals have built and stolen or destroyed their belongings and shelters. When it comes to addressing houselessness, conversations are dominated by pearl-clutching sentiments that houseless people are violent criminals who pose a threat to society. But it seems these people only care about the theoretical violence that could be levied against them rather than the ongoing systemic violence that forces their fellow citizens to brunt unjust antagonism from law enforcement. Even if you overlook the fact that unhoused people are more likely to experience violence than those who have access to housing, let’s clarify one thing: it is violent to turn a blind eye to your citizens’ suffering, to your citizens’ poverty and to your citizens’ lack of access to nutrition and safe housing. Thus, it is undeniably violent and immoral to actively encourage brutality and disrespect towards the unhoused for the sole reason their lack of housing makes others “uncomfortable.”
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Judge Jackson becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court CONTINUED FROM A1 Party voted for her even though she was nominated by a Democratic president. “[It’s] even more exciting seeing Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting yes on her confirmation,” said Michael Roller, a senior political science and public policy double major. “Their votes show a beacon of hope for those who feel the party lines have gotten far too out of hand.” James Sample, an attorney
and professor in the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, expressed hope after Jackson’s confirmation. “Although we are living in a crisis period in which the continued thriving of democracy and equality can no longer be taken for granted, today’s confirmation is historic and provides cause for celebration,” Sample said. Students and faculty are also looking at what this moment means for the future.
“I think it’s a really monumental step for the American judicial system given how marginalized Black women are in this country,” Lowe said. “No matter what political opinion someone holds, this should be recognized for what it is, which is overdue representation [in] the most powerful court in the United States of America.” Judge Jackson joins a list of firsts for the Supreme Court, such as Justice Thurgood Marshall’s confirmation as the first
Black justice in 1967, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s addition to the Court in 1981 as the first female associate justice and Justice Sonia Sotomayor becoming the first Latina Justice in 2009. Some students think that Jackson’s confirmation will inspire young people, especially young women. “Seeing a woman of color on the Supreme Court is something I think American girls will look towards for ages,” Roller said.
them to remain financially upright,” she said. During the RSR training meeting, the polling platform Slido was used for students to submit anonymous com-
paid less than minimum wage.” In light of the recent student employee wage controversy, a group of students have begun to organize a student workers coalition. “Our biggest goal is
Rabinowitz in March 2020, prior to the University sending students home due to the pandemic. They demanded that the administration pay student workers the Nassau County minimum wage. However, the petition was never addressed, and the students in the coalition have since graduated. This new coalition, known as the Hofstra Student Employee Union, plans to pick up where the former student workers coalition left off. “[Student employees] work so hard for hours upon hours every day, and they’re not being paid a living wage,” Lazo said. “We just think that it’s completely unfair that these people get paid so low for all the work that they do on our campus.” According to Schuster, the university plans to address the complaints students have made about what they are paid. “In response to student input, the university has been reviewing its current student employment pay structure over the past several months and expects to make adjustments in the fall,” she said. Although this seems optimistic, it is still unclear if wages will be raised to the Nassau County minimum wage. “As much as every little bit helps, there does come a point where truly we just need at least $15 an hour – which is the bare minimum,” Lazo said.
Student workers organize the Hofstra Student Employee Union
CONTINUED FROM A1 ule and overall health. Additionally, she does not feel financially secure and feels that she would benefit from her wage being raised to minimum wage. “I know that this summer is going to be a big struggle for me because I’m living on my own for the first time,” Brown said. “Apartments are so [expensive] right now, it feels impossible to find anything that I could potentially afford.” Olivia Kuch, a junior English major with a concentration in publishing studies, also works as an RSR and feels that she should be paid at least the Nassau County minimum wage for the work she does. “I pay so much money to go to this university, and I’m doing a job for them that’s really important for the safety of the school,” she said. “I keep people who shouldn’t be coming into these buildings from coming in ... I feel like I deserve to be paid a little bit more.” Kuch and Brown are not the only RSRs who feel this way. According to Emily Arthur, a junior political science and global studies double major and an RSR, a number of students complained at a RSR training meeting about the wages they were paid. “All of my friends who do RSR, they need the money and it’s really hard for
Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle Olivia Kuch, an RSR, often works from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. to earn increased wages.
ments, suggestions and questions. When the topic of student employees being paid less than minimum wage came up, “The Slido was blowing up,” Arthur said. Some of the messages on Slido said things like, “This should be illegal,” “Why do we conform to NY state labor laws for unpaid breaks, but don’t get paid NY state minimum wage?” and “It’s very frustrating to be told how important our job is for the safety of campus and be
to get $15 an hour base pay for all student employees,” said Ryder Lazo, a junior history and German double major and one of the students organizing the coalition. “[For] positions such as RSRs that work shifts that are very late at night or very early in the morning, we would like them to have an increased pay for those hours of $17.” There was a previous Hofstra Student Workers Coalition that submitted a petition to former University President Stuart
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Trevor Noah brings laughs and life lessons to Adams Playhouse
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Photo courtesy of the Office of University Relations Bernice Aquino, vice president of SGA, moderated the discussion Trevor Noah had with students.
By Michelle Rabinovich ASSISTA N T S P O RT S E D ITOR
The Hofstra University Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a moderated discussion with Trevor Noah on Wednesday, April 6, in the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, where he shared his life experiences and career advice with students.
To kick off the evening, Bernice Aquino, SGA vice president and moderator of the event, asked Noah about his #1 New York Times bestselling book, “Born A Crime” – specifically how it came to fruition and how his experiences growing up before and after apartheid in South Africa influenced him. “I’ve met so many people
where we relate because of that story,” Noah said. “Very few people actually lived in a time when they go, ‘Oh, I was there when the law changed.’” This sentiment hit home with the student body present at the event, and Amudalat Ajasa, a senior journalism major, spoke to how much she appreciated hearing about Noah’s life experiences. “My favorite part probably was when he talked about racism being the root of the problems in America, and he talked about class as well,” Ajasa said. “It’s also interesting to hear Trevor’s perspective as someone who’s South African coming into America. He experienced his own form of oppression with apartheid and seeing those systems change.” Aside from Noah’s experience as a biracial man born into apartheid, he is also known as a comedian and the host of “The Daily Show.” Sarah Gascho, a sophomore
television production and studies major, was one of the students selected to ask Noah a question after Aquino finished her line of questions. “It was really exciting [to ask him a question]. I asked what advice he had for students that wanted to go into the field of entertainment and comedy and do what he does,” Gascho said. “I really do look up to Trevor Noah as someone I want to emulate career-wise [and] comedy-wise. I think, in the entertainment industry, there could be people like him that are spreading the news but making it funny and keeping things lighthearted.” Ian Behnke, a sophomore journalism major, appreciated and learned additional kindness and empathy from Noah’s talk. “I don’t agree with him on everything, but you don’t have to agree with someone [on] everything,” Behnke said. “You can still have that understanding and that shared experience if you agree with them on something,
even if it’s as little as being a human being.” Thomas Doherty, the communications chair of SGA, explained how this event came to be. “We were hoping to gain new perspectives on – not only society as a whole – but the unique experiences that college students have gone through in the scope of the ever-changing world around us,” Doherty said on behalf of SGA. “We feel that Noah left us all feeling a bit better than we were when we arrived and gave us advice that we can apply to our everyday lives, both as students and empathetic human beings.” SGA also commented on the hopes of future events for further student development and engagement. “We hope to host more events like this on campus and work with other campus departments and student organizations to host similar collaborative events in the future,” Doherty said.
Newsday investigative reporters shed light on police misconduct By Megan Naftali NEW S E D I TO R
A mother feared for her life, asked for help and ultimately met her demise. A cab driver was shot by an off-duty police officer, then arrested. A man’s life changed forever when an officer hit his car while driving under the influence. These stories have one thing in common: police misconduct. All three stories were investigated and reported on by Newsday’s investigative reporters, Sandra Peddie, David Schwartz and Paul LaRocco, along with Arthur Brown, head editor at Newsday. They were invited to speak at Hofstra University on Thursday, April 7, by the Hofstra Clocktower. Jo’Anna Bird, a mother of two, was in an abusive relationship with Leonardo ValdezCruz, also known as Pito. He was arrested for physically assaulting Bird but was let go
“The cops chose to prioritize because she did not testify at phone calls consisted of 24 lost that information over the safety the hearing. Pito also sent Bird vacation days, Peddie said. of another individual just bedozens of letters and phone calls Bird’s story resonated with cause they felt threatenit could better ing her suit their life and case when, in later actuality, that murdered ended up just her. The blowing up police did in their face,” nothing to said Devin help her, Blandino, a and many senior busibelieve ness manageit was ment and marbecause keting double Pito was major. “The a police blatant abuses informant, of power ... according it’s running to Peddie. rampant.” “When Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle Thomas he kills me, take Newsday journalists present their findings on police misconduct on Long Island. Moroughan, a Huntington Stathese tion cab driver, was shot twice letters to the district attorney,” students in the audience in regards to the police prioritizing by Anthony DiLeonardo, an Bird said to her sister. off-duty Nassau police officer information over somebody’s The punishment of the 14 who had alcohol in his system. life. officers who dismissed Bird’s
DiLeonardo stated that he shot Moroughan in self-defense and that Moroughan had incriminated himself when questioned in the hospital. “They ended up arresting the cab driver and exonerated this officer,” Schwartz said. “Essentially, later on, back in 2013, [Peddie] ended up getting the Nassau Internal Affairs report, [which was] supposed to be a secret file.” Newsday found that the police attempted to falsify reports to make it seem like they were not at fault, according to Schwartz. The last story of police misconduct that the Newsday panel discussed was that of Julius Scott, a man who drove around his block and was hit by Officer Weldon Drayton Jr., who was driving while intoxicated. Drayton Jr. was unharmed, but Scott was trapped in his car with his
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Jacob Lewis / The Hofstra Chronicle The Hofstra Clocktower, a student-run investigative jounalism outlet, organized and moderated the event.
scalp torn and his brain exposed. Scott needed the jaws of life, a hydraulic-extrication rescue tool, in order to be removed from the car. Drayton Jr. refused to take a breathalyzer, and his punishment for the incident was a loss of four days’ pay, according to Peddie. Elise Robley, a sophomore journalism major, was impacted by hearing Scott’s story.
“When [Peddie] told the victim what the cop’s punishment was, and he said ‘I wish you hadn’t told me that,’ that was really powerful,” Robley said. “[It shows] that more needs to be done to uncover anything that is hidden in these types of cases because justice needs to be served. It’s crazy that this is something he’s going to have to deal with for the rest of his life, and that cop only got four days of punishment.”
Leah Chiappino, deputy editor of the Hofstra Clocktower, moderated the event and participated in the student panel alongside Urvi Gandhi, the audience engagement editor of the Hofstra Clocktower, and Marie-Sybille Rateau, a member of the National Association of Black Journalists at Hofstra.
A writer and historian’s exploration of cultured meat
extensive and laborious technique known as tissue culture,” according to Wurgaft. Cultured meat involves taking animal cells, growing them in vitro and designing the grown tissues to model the structures and properties of meat derived from animals without needing to sacrifice the animal, Wurgaft explained. “Newspaper articles ... may give you the impression Photo courtesy of Ronald Harry Lodge that there is alBenjamin Aldes Wurgaft discusses technological developments and limitations, mulready a lab-grown tiple perspectives and what cultured meat as a future food source may entail. chicken industry ... but this is slightly By Navneet Kaur from the parts of an animal that misleading,” Wurgaft said. SPEC IA L TO T H E C H R O NI CL E constitute as meat, as well as After finishing his field work literary uses of the word “meat.” in 2019, Wurgaft noticed that Hofstra’s department of geolWurgaft himself mentioned that ogy, environment and sustainscientists faced challenges in the phrase “the meat of the mat- growing animal cells to mimic ability and the food studies proter” refers to the central idea of gram, concurrent with National the properties of naturally oca situation. Public Health Week, invited curring animal cells, as most “Our assumptions of what historian, writer and author of meats consist of tissues of variparts of an animal consist of “Meat Planet,” Benjamin Aldes ous shapes and arrangements. meat change our perceptions,” Wurgaft, to discuss the history “[It is possible to grow sheets Wurgaft said. Despite rising of meat over the centuries, as of cells,] but this is only really well as share his knowledge, ex- support for vegan diets, Wurgaft appropriate if you are going to claimed that humans consume periences and different perspectake the cells and produce them tives from research on Thursday, more meat per capita now than into a slurry to be compressed,” ever before. April 5, via Zoom. Wurgaft said. Dr. Mark Post, a cardiologist “What is meat?” Wurgaft Wurgaft explained that food asked the audience at the start of and physiologist at Maastricht contamination can be reduced University, collaborated with the discussion. by producing meat in laboratotechnicians to create the first Volunteers from the audience ries and presented philosophical hamburger in 2013 “through the perspectives on the topic of culreplied with definitions varying
tured meat from various authors, as well. Richard Wrangham, author of “Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human,” suggests we are a species designed to love meat, according to Wurgaft. After reading Christine Korsgaard’s book, “Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to Other Animals,” Wurgaft shared that the author believed animals have other types of worthiness and did not support the use of animals as resources. Utilitarianism, another perspective existing on the topic of cultured meat considers actions as neither right or wrong in itself and judges based on the results of actions taken; they seek to minimize suffering and consider the welfare and interests of the majority at a universal scale, Wurgaft explained. Wurgaft also introduced perspectives unsupportive of cultured meat production, saying that increased consumption of cultured meat may lead to losing sight of animal differences and human differences. He mentioned the downsides of cultured meat production, like moral ambiguity and ethical concerns. Students expressed their thoughts and opinions on the development process of cultured meat and its possible future purposes, as well as whether they would be potential consumers. Megan Wood, a junior marketing major, commented on cultured meat evaluation. “It is important to look at the
process and make sure it’s ethical or the best way to go about it,” Wood said. Other students are put off by cultured meat due to what it’s comprised of. “There are many additives added to meat,” said Caitlin Tracey, a freshman video/television and film major. “If labs found a way to avoid adding additives to the meat, then I would eat it, but that’s not the reality we live in.” There are also proponents of cultured meat among Hofstra students. “I would eat [cultured meat], and people would be interested in eating it as long as it is not costly,” said Samantha Mercaldo, a senior English major. “Meat is meat, it’s the same sort of genetics. Instead of directly being from a cow, it would just be a synthesized version of the same meat.” Wurgaft said that while individuals seemed to hold negative views about cultured meat, perspectives started to alter from 2015 and onward as some factories have arisen for its production. He claimed people started to view cultured meat as “the food of the future rather than a weird science project.” “The meaning of meat has changed and transformed dramatically over the centuries,” Wurgaft said. “Meat will apparently never be the same, and neither will we.”
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Mayor Wylan Hobbs Jr. hosts his first state of the village address Hobbs delivered his first address at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse on Hofstra University’s campus. He discussed several issues facing Hempstead, including pandemic recovCody Hmelar / The Hofstra Chronicle ery, education, Hempstead mayor Wylan Hobbs Jr. discussed the police relations actions taken by the quality-of-life task force to improve the Hempstead community. and downtown revitalization, By Cody Hmelar including the restoration of the STAFF W R I T E R community garden on Franklin The dream of a better HempStreet. stead is on the minds of many “Last summer, this adminisresidents after Hempstead maytration put together a quality-ofor Waylyn Hobbs Jr.’s inaugural life task force – one of my first State of the Village address on official acts as mayor of this Monday, April 4. village,” Hobbs said. After being inducted into Dorothy Goosby, the Hempoffice exactly one year ago, stead senior councilwoman,
attended the State of the Village address. In an interview with WRHU reporter Maria Valdez, she stated that she felt proud to not only be a representative and resident of the village of Hempstead but also a powerful advocate for the underserved in the village. “I’m just elated that it happened and [is] at least something for people who look like me [a Black woman] to be able to continue to move so that we become one nation together, not just one [individual],” Goosby said. Laura Gillen, former town supervisor and congressional candidate for the 4th District, shared Goosby’s pride in the village’s prosperity. “The heart of the town of Hempstead government is in the village of Hempstead, and so it’s really important to see
the village moving forward with new plans to thrive and see economic development and to revitalize the village,” Gillen said. Bishop Gregory Engram has seen the changes in Hempstead over the past year and looks forward to future improvements. “I’ve seen a change because the police department has done a remarkable job removing guns from the streets [and] lowering crime ... If we keep [going in] the same direction, things are only going to get better,” Engram said. “Tonight, I’m very hopeful of what [Hobbs] said and I believe it’s going to be done,” said Joanna Thomas, a concerned parent within the town of Hempstead. During the address, Melissa Connolly, vice president of the Office of University Relations,
announced that a fundraising event run in conjunction with Hempstead public schools would reestablish the Unispan award for a local Hempstead high school student for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Residents of Hempstead feel more could still be done for the community’s youth.“Let them know that they matter first. I think that will stop a lot of what is happening in the streets,” Thomas said. “If they get a center for these children and let them see what’s going on and how they can make a change and an impact in their own community, I think they would see a change mentally and see themselves as a member of the community.”
Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Megan Naftali On March 29, at 7:40 p.m., a Hofstra student reported to PS that they lost their phone on campus. NCPD responded and took a report. On March 31, at 1:20 p.m., while backing out of a parking spot in the East Circle parking lot, a vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to the left back bumper. NCPD sdfjs;dlfjk;sldkfj;aldfjk responded and took a report.
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On March 31, at 5:25 p.m., a Hofstra University employee reported to PS that they parked their vehicle in parking field 2D around 9 a.m. When they returned around 5 p.m., they discovered damage to the left front bumper. Police assistance was declined. On April 1, at 9:10 a.m., while a tow truck driver was moving barricades by the Adams Playhouse, a barricade fell off the tow truck and caused a scratch to a parked vehicle belonging to a university employee. NCPD responded and took a report. On April 1, at 11:47 a.m., the fire alarm in Vander Poel Hall was activated due to a curling iron in a room on the second floor. The building was evacuated within nine minutes without incident. A search of the building proved negative.
On April 2, at 10:18 a.m., PS received a call that the twelfth floor of Vander Poel Hall was flooded. PS and Plant Department personnel were notified for clean-up. On April 2, at 4:30 p.m., the Resident Safety Representative in Stuyvesant Hall reported to PS that a Hofstra student had a nonstudent in their room. The student was issued a referral to CS for violating the guest policy, and the non-student was escorted off campus.
On April 4, at 6:25 a.m., the fire alarm in Monroe Hall was activated due to steam coming from cleaning in Room 138. The building was unoccupied at the time, and a search of the building proved negative.
On April 5, at 11:36 a.m., the fire alarm in Constitution Hall was activated due to hair spray and a blow dryer in a room on the fourth floor. The building was evacuated within nine minutes without incident. A search of the building proved negative.
On April 3, at 1:02 p.m., the fire alarm in Stuyvesant Hall was activated due to unknown reasons in a room on the second floor. The building was evacuated within two minutes without incident. A search of the building proved negative. Alexis Friedman / The Hofstra Chronicle
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Celebrating 20 years of HEAT Network By Sam Johnston SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
This spring, Hofstra commemorates 20 years of the Hofstra Entertainment Access Television, also known as the HEAT Network. To celebrate two decades of production, the HEAT Network produced an hour-long special on March 13, commemorating its history and development over the years. The HEAT Network is Hofstra University’s student-run television organization within the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication. Open to all students on campus, the network provides members with a creative outlet to produce television content and showcase their talents. What started out with a modest beginning has evolved into a complex and sophisticated network of student-produced shows. “It is the greatest network in all of Hempstead, New York,” said Mark Melton, a student host and sophomore drama major, when describing how far the network has come in the past 20 years. This special looks back on the early inspiration for and developments of the HEAT Network that have led it to become what it is today. It also focuses on the major impact the network has made on students over the years. The twenty-year special was hosted by Melton and Caitlyn Moran, a senior film major. “This special is about promoting the great work accomplished here at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication,” Moran said. The event kicked off by introducing each of the five shows Hofstra students produce within the HEAT Network, which include “Thursday Nite Live,” “Director’s Cut,” “Sports Beat,” “Two Weeks’ Notice” and “Hofstra Today.” The HEAT Network interviewed various alumni who were responsible for the creation and inspiration of the network twenty
Alexis Friedman/The Hofstra Chronicle The HEAT Network broadcasts a variety of student-produced programs to the Hofstra community.
years ago. Co-founders of the network, Samantha Lipman-Porter, class of 2002, and Rachel Avery, class of 2003, provided insight into the beginnings of the HEAT Network and how it originated. “How can we make a studio with all the amazing talent we
day Night Live.” During the beginning stages of the network, the students didn’t have the framework or structure, according to Avery, and the development was like “building a plane as it was flying.” The group of students aimed to have fun and achieve the task they had
my friends, laughing, creating something amazing,” Lipman-Porter said. “It is a huge accomplishment to be able to have something so significant that started 20 years ago that is still around today,” Avery said “I am really proud of what each class has done since
eye on the totality of what HEAT is,” Gershon said. He works with the producers of each show and helps resolve any issues during production. He has assisted with the student-run network since it first began and continues to do so. “It was started by a bunch of really adventurous students ... They were really an awesome bunch,” Gershon said. “It came as a real pleasant surprise that we had suddenly arrived at the 20th anniversary.” He said that he is blessed and lucky to have been a part of making the HEAT Network what it is today. The HEAT Network’s pioneering segment, “Thursday Nite Live,” has continued to develop and even gain national recognition through its continued production over the years. In March 2020, the show won the national 2020 College Television Award for best variety show, presented by “The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon. The honors are presented by the Television Academy Foundation, the charitable arm of the Television Academy, which produces the Emmy Awards each year. The HEAT Network has had an impact on students throughout the 20 years of production that has led to lifelong friendships and industry experience. “I have learned more with my time at the HEAT Network than I have in any of my classes,” said Cassidy Slamin, a senior communications major. Various alumni also agree that being a part of HEAT was the most influential and enjoyable part of their college career, as shown on the HEAT Network website. Along with the noteworthy experiences HEAT has provided students, it has also helped and continues to help many students with job opportunities through its esteem in the collegiate television network industry.
“It is a huge accomplishment to be able to have something so significant that started 20 years ago that is still around today.” have at Hofstra?” Lipman-Porter said when recalling the inspiration behind the network. “It was honestly just a bunch of kids trying to figure out how to create a channel and how to create different shows ... It was the start of many people’s careers,” she said. The spark that drove the HEAT Network to where it is today is “Thursday Nite Live,” which was aimed to be a spinoff of late-night talk shows while also drawing inspiration from “Satur-
given themselves. After a year of production, the group desired to create more content that could be produced on a monthly, weekly and bi-weekly basis to expand the network. Creating more content and coming up with new ideas was an immediate challenge the students knew they had to explore. But the real incentive to spend time on the network was “to just be at [the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication], with
then and the changes they’ve made. It truly is a testament to the education we receive.” The special dives further into the creation, development and success of each show the HEAT Network produces and how they came to be. Many current and former students within the network credit faculty advisor of the HEAT Network, Peter Gershon, for his consistent support and guidance over the years. “My job involves keeping an
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T h i s Ho f s t r a L i f e : A n n a Ev a n s By Audra Nemirow FEATURES EDITOR
Thousands of years ago, people were more or less the same as they are today. They had the same flaws and the same virtues. As a classics major, freshman Anna Evans knows that ancient worlds are not nearly as remote as they seem. She knows that through studying the history and culture of civilization, she is learning more about the world as it is now, as it always will be. “I’m a very curious person,” Evans said. “I’m very interested in, you know, things that get lost in history. And there’s a lot about the classical world that gets very, very lost in translation, especially in the 21st century where you have all [these] people splicing up actual pieces of classical literature and history for, like, their own arguments and stuff ... If you really, you know, read a lot of these full accounts, you read a lot of graffiti. You get this very, very familiar view of humanity in general.” Evans was inspired to study the classics as early as her freshman year of high school. When her interest in law inspired her to take Latin, a path to classics opened up. “I [loved] Latin very, very much, not enough to have it as a major, but I kind of loved the general area of classics,” Evans said. “Our Latin teacher used to teach the language, but he also taught a lot about Rome and Greece and
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Egypt, and I fell in love with it. I thought it was so interesting. The culture, the people, the history
variety of factors – the primary one being location. “I always knew I wanted to
in people, passionately so. And being in New York and all ... you’re going to meet all sorts of
yond Greece and Rome, with countless cultures existing side by side. It was a much more multicultural world than people expect. At the moment, Evans is particularly fascinated with ancient Ethiopia. “[Ethiopia] has been almost erased from history at this point ... It’s mentioned a lot in the ‘Iliad’ and the ‘Odyssey.’ It was very important.” Evans hopes to travel more to learn about the places she is studying, especially Egypt. So far, she has been to Italy, allowing her to visit Rome. “There’s not much you can say about the Colosseum that hasn’t already been said,” Evans said. “You know, you have to, like, touch every single brick and think about how many thousands of people have touched them, which is something I did. I did get funny looks for it. But it wasn’t the Colosseum that really got me. It was being in the Roman Forum, which is where, you know, Mark Antony gave his big people of Rome speech or where Julius Caesar was buried, and I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me?’” In the future, Evans hopes to go into education and archival work, perhaps in the context of a museum. But for Evans, the classics are more than a career. They are simply a part of her life. By studying the classics, Evans means to go beyond the appealing aesthetics of her chosen field: she means to embrace the true spirit of what it means to study the humanities.
“If you really, you know, read a lot of these full accounts, you read a lot of graffiti. You get this very, very familiar view of humanity in general.”
of it ... So, I figured, that sounds like something I want to pursue for the rest of my life.” Her decision to continue her studies at Hofstra came from a
be in New York. My nana used to live on Long Island, and so I really fell in love with the area,” she said. “You wouldn’t be doing classics if you weren’t interested
people from all over the place.” One of the things Evans has been learning about is that, like New York, the ancient world was not homogenous. It goes be-
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MAN ON THE UNISPAN What’s one of your favorite jokes? By Anna DeGoede and Julian Rocha
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hofstra “When I drink an energy drink, I want to feel like I’m on drugs.”
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“She was girlbossing too hard to the sun.”
“Not to be explicit, but the wind is going to give my boobs an erection.”
“What do you call a really rude criminal walking down the stairs?” “A condescending con descending.” - Beth Austin, freshman
“That’s so 2048 of you.”
“I haven’t had free time to look at photos of Harry Styles. It’s been sad.”
“What’s the best thing about Switzerland?”
“My Achilles heel has always been other people – because they suck.”
“I’m not sure, but the flag is a big plus.” - Lillian Turner, freshman
“All the flavors in the world and you chose to be salty.”
“Your hair is so radiant, I think I just got a tan.”
“I think I found the thing I need a man for.”
“Why can’t you trust stairs?” “They’re always up to something.” - Cour Thompson, freshman
“This tastes like a doctor’s office.”
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Personal essay: Cooking is not impastable By Julian Rocha FEATURES EDITOR
College is a time when many people first learn how to be an adult. Whether it’s coming up with the money to pay rent, entering a relationship without having to worry about a curfew or looking for jobs or internships, the transition into adulthood constantly introduces many challenges. However, there are plenty of methods of alleviating this stress. One outlet that I have found helpful over the past few months is cooking. Uprooting my entire life and moving over 250 miles away from home has made me feel out of control, but cooking gives me a sense of control for the 30 or so minutes that I don an imaginary (for now) white apron. As with any task, the most difficult part of cooking is getting started. At an early age, I knew
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better than to act recklessly in the kitchen, but when I reached a height where I could see over the stovetop, I remained reluctant to cook anything on my own. Turning a pile of ingredients into a meal seemed impossible, yet I
few months of the school year. However, at some point, I grew tired of eating campus food every single day and felt compelled to switch things up. As a freshman, I had foolishly ordered DoorDash more times than I should
front of me, so how hard could it be to make? Boiling water is easy, and the pasta has detailed instructions on cooking the noodles, so it seemed like a walk in the park. Once I returned to my dorm, I lugged all my cookware
“Uprooting my entire life and moving over 250 miles away from home has made me feel out of control, but cooking give me a sense of control for the 30 or so minutes that I don an imaginary (for now) apron.” kept an eye out to pick up techniques. When my mom would cook dinner, I would often watch her, occasionally stirring and chopping when asked. Before moving into my dorm last fall, my mom took me shopping, where I was able to pick up some cookware, only for it to collect dust for the first
have, and I knew better than to repeat those mistakes. While at the supermarket looking for cookie dough at the beginning of this semester, I ended up browsing the pasta aisle, where the neatly arranged boxes of pasta and jars of sauce caught my eye. It’s not at all hard for me to wolf down pasta when it is put in
down to the kitchen and proceeded to disregard all the suggested measurements. Only a minute or two after adding the pasta to boiling water, the pot began to overflow as a result of my overly ambitious eyeballing. After about half an hour of trial and error, I finally managed to cook the noodles and add the sauce, amount-
ing to the first meal (other than a sandwich) that I had ever cooked on my own. Since my first daunting attempt at cooking pasta, the kitchen has gone from a place where I stand back and observe to one where I create something uniquely mine, expanding beyond the horizons of canned soup and cold sandwiches. Cooking is a way to let out my stresses of the day and be in full control of what is happening, albeit for a very short time. Cooking is not for everyone, as it takes time to buy the ingredients, cook and eat the food and wash dishes. Even if busying yourself in the kitchen isn’t appealing, there are plenty of other productive ways for students to alleviate stress, such as writing or enjoying the rapidly approaching spring weather. College is tough on everyone, but finding what puts your mind at ease makes each day much more enjoyable.
Chron Cooks ft. Anna DeGoede: Sprite Fruit Punch
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Ingredients: 46 fluid ounces Hawaiian Punch
Instructions:
1 1/2 cup orange juice
1. Mix the punch and juices together before adding the soda.
1/4 cup lemon juice
2. Put into the refrigerator until chilled.
24 fluid ounces Sprite (about 4 mini cans or two normal sized cans)
3. Add the frozen strawberries just before drinking. If you leave them in the punch for too long, the texture can become mushy.
Frozen strawberries to taste, sliced
4. Pour a glass and enjoy! Anna DeGoede / The Hofstra Chronicle
When I was doing research for a journalism class, I stumbled upon this refreshing punch recipe. Although it didn’t really fit into my assignment, I tried making it at home and was pleasantly surprised by how fresh it was. It’s perfect for sitting outside and peoplewatching or hanging out inside with friends. Recipe adapted from the cookbook“Sharing Our Favorites,” published in 1978.
Easter Eggs Spring Up Around Campus Beginning on the afternoon of Monday, April 11, students walking around the academic side of Hofstra’s campus were excited to find plastic eggs filled with treats such as candy and stickers. With the weather getting warmer, some of the trees of the Hofstra University Arboretum have begun to bloom and add color to the previously wintry campus. A Tulips & Trees Tours led by the university’s Director of Grounds Fred Soviero is scheduled to happen on Saturday, April 30, from 2-3:30 p.m.
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Class is back in session: ‘Abbott Elementary’ renewed for Season 2. Courtesy of ABC
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‘Abbott Elementary’ earns gold star for spirited first season
The series follows young, bubbly teacher Janine Teagues, played by Brunson, as she navigates being a teacher in an underfunded school, building relationships with her fellow teachers at Abbott Elementary and learning to come into her own as an Photo courtesy of Getty individual. Fellow teachers “Abbott Elementary” is distributed by ABC include Melissa Schemand can be streamed on Hulu. menti played by Lisa Ann By Eleni Kothesakis Walter (“The Parent Trap”), ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Barbara Howard played by Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Moesha”) and Jacob It’s time to stop binging “The Hill played by Chris Perfetti (“In Office” – a new mockumentary The Dark”). sitcom has entered the ring and Tyler James Williams (“Everyis well on its way to dominating body Hates Chris”) plays Gregory the genre. “Abbott Elementary,” Eddie, a new teacher at Abbott a series following a group of paswho is likely to throw a wrench sionate teachers in a struggling in Janine’s current relationship, Philadelphia public school, has based on the longing glances he brought a new life to comedy on sends her way in every episode. television that hasn’t felt the same Gregory’s awkward confessionals impact since “Modern Family” and knowing glances to the camera ended. Created by and starring can rival Jim Halpert’s glance on Quinta Brunson (“A Black Lady “The Office” any day. Running the Sketch Show”), “Abbott Elemenschool is the unqualified princitary” is set up for success with pal but highly qualified survival Brunson’s strong comedic sense to and TikTok expert Ava Coleman, back it. played by Janelle James (“Central
Park”). It is very rare to find a TV show where every character is likable – but it’s impossible not to love everyone at Abbott. From Barbara’s constant flow of wise advice to Ava’s brutal one-liners, all the characters are utterly perfect. “Abbott Elementary” is the funniest show on TV right now, and it has very few rivals. The series gets a grade of A+ for the pure heart and humor that was poured into it. Brunson’s comedy is thoughtful and nuanced, and each actor has such great synergy with one another that makes the series feel much less disjointed than other sitcoms. It doesn’t have humor that hits you on the head and beats you to death – rather it is a subtle comedy that catches you by surprise. The series, in its basic form, isn’t super complex and out of the ordinary – a public school struggling financially and relying heavily on the efforts of teachers is basically every public school in America. What makes this simple setting so entertaining to watch is how the series finds comedy in the everyday struggles. The show somehow turns classic elements of public schools like broken lightbulbs and
anti-drug assemblies into some of the most entertaining moments to watch. Despite its comedic nature, “Abbott Elementary” isn’t without its serious moments. One of the highlights of the first season was learning more about Janine beyond the cheerful teacher persona she has with her students and coworkers. Her rocky history with her mother starts to unravel as viewers see the impact of the stress of being a mother figure for her students. Seeing the layers of Brunson’s character start to peel back is exciting to follow along, and it makes viewers anticipate more character development in future episodes of the series. In only its first season, “Abbott Elementary” is quickly solidifying itself as a sitcom at the level of shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “The Office.” The Season One finale of “Abbott Elementary” airs Tuesday, April 12, but there is no need to worry, as the series has already been renewed for a second season. Keep an eye out for “Abbott Elementary” – when it ends, this will become the show we are nostalgic for and binging nonstop.
Machine Gun Kelly claps back with sixth album
By Kat Salmon
ASSISTANT ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Machine Gun Kelly, also known as MGK, has gained a whole new group fans since he transitioned to the pop-punk genre when he released “Tickets to My Downfall.” Two years later, so much has changed. He got engaged to Megan Fox, released a song with Avril Lavigne and released a nail polish line. Now, he has released his second pop-punk album, “Mainstream Sellout.” MGK released three singles for the album, and fans were a little skeptical of how the album would sound because of the how the second single “Emo Girl,” featuring WILLOW, became a joke on TikTok. It’s understandable why the song can be considered joke worthy, but the song itself isn’t bad. The third single “Ay!” featured Lil Wayne, and the music video was filmed on an iPhone. The song was not the best, but it was still enjoyable. The last single, “Maybe,” was
the best single MGK released for this record. It featured British band Bring Me The Horizon and brought excitement for the album’s release. Hopefully, this song will become more popular than “Emo Girl” as it delivers the complete opposite message of getting over somebody. It’s perfect to turn up when you see your ex pull up in the car next to you. Besides the singles, there are some memorable tracks worth noting. The second song, “God Save Me,” is a dark, angst-ridden track that touches on personal struggles. It’s a reminder that we’re all kind of messed up and need someone to anchor us to reality. This is the type of song you put on when you’re struggling and need to blast some music. The title track is where MGK snaps back at all of his critics. He sings about all of the hate he has gotten since transitioning to the pop-punk genre. While the criticism sucks, MGK isn’t going anywhere. There’s no need to judge someone’s choices, even if you don’t necessarily agree with
them. As he says at the end of the song, “Fuck that dude.” While MGK has transitioned to releasing more pop-punk music, he still goes back to his roots with some low-key rap songs such as “Ay!” and “Die in California.” The latter features Photo courtesy of Interscope Travis Barker’s son, “Mainstream Sellout” is the sixth studio album Landon Barker, as well released by Machine Gun Kelly. as Gunna and Young Thug. It’s pretty cool play when you’ve finally realized that the younger Barker got to that you are in deeply in love collaborate with all of these popwith the person you are seeing. ular artists and his own father. It Regardless of what you is the perfect song to play when thought of this album, Machine you are chilling out at home or Gun Kelly is going to remain by the pool this summer. Fans of a staple in the pop-punk genre. The Kid LAROI will enjoy the You can catch him on tour this similar sense of style and sound. summer where he’ll be supported The album’s second to last by Avril Lavigne, blackbear, track “Sid & Nancy” is a twisted WILLOW, iann dior, Travis song that fits MGK’s personality. Barker and Trippie Redd. The The title references the famous album is available on all streamcontroversial couple Sid Vicious ing services, and the CD can be and Nancy Spungen. It’s about purchased in stores. The vinyl being so in love with someone will be available next month and that you want them to only be will feature a new song. with you. This is the song you
Quick Hits
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Carrie Underwood announced her seventh studio album, “Denim & Rhinestones,” set for release on June 10.
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Britney Spears and her fiancé Sam Asghari are expecting their first child together. The singer announced this on Monday, April 11, on her Instagram.
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Will Smith has been banned from attending any Academy events or programs for 10 years.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are engaged! Lopez shared a video of her engagement ring on Friday, April 8.
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Kate Walsh will return to “Grey’s Anatomy” again this season.
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Broadway’s ‘The Little Prince’ dazzles, reaching just below the stars
By Alexis Friedman MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
After nearly 15 previous musical and theatrical adaptations of the classic work “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, another rendition of the story opened Monday, April 11, on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre. With dazzling acrobatic acts and dances, “The Little Prince” on Broadway tells the story of the aviator and the Little Prince primarily through the combination of dance and Cirque du Soleil-style performances from every member of the cast except for the narrator. Audiences are guided into de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless tale by the voice of Chris Mouron as the Narrator. Mouron’s background as a solo artist and songwriter perfectly prepared her for her acting and creative role for this production of “The Little Prince.” In addition to playing the Narrator, she co-directed and was the librettist for this production from its 2019 premiere in Paris to its current run on Broadway. The French connection in the Broadway production is prevalent throughout the performance, with Mouron speaking all the lines of
various characters with her French accent. Mouron varies between English and French for some parts of the show, concluding the production with singing completely in French during “The Song of The Little Prince,” drafted for this production. Since the performance is so physically active, with all the stunts and swinging around in the air done by the cast, the technical decision not to mic any performers makes perfect sense. With no microphones, most members of the cast are unable to say their own lines for the audience to understand. The solution the creative team came to was having Mouron, as the Narrator, say every single line for each character, in addition to the narration de Saint-Exupéry wrote in his book. Mouron told the story incredibly eloquently, but she failed to differentiate between characters by speaking with different tones of voice, making it confusing to tell which characters say what. Having primarily only English-speaking audiences, Mouron’s narration is at times difficult to understand for theater patrons at large. To remedy this, the creative team installed four television monitors placed on either
side of the stage at the orchestra and mezzanine levels for audiences to read the subtitles of what is being spoken. Having to alternate between reading the screens and watching the stage for the remarkable aerial artistry can take an audience member out of the context of the show. For only the concluding musical number were the words being spoken projected on the background set on stage instead of being printed on the television monitors. The choice to include the spoken word on the projection behind the full cast on stage made that particular moment so much more impactful. If the creative team had decided to do the same for the rest of the show, it could have also pushed the audience to be more involved with the written word, compared to just the acrobatic performances. Each member of the cast dazzled the audience with their aerial choreography, with many having backgrounds in ballet, gymnastics, acrobatics and specializations in aerial straps. Srilata Ray, who played both roles of the Snake and the Lamplighter, won multiple gold medals in Mumbai, India in 2018 and the Yoga Olympics in Bangalore, India the year prior.
In addition to very physical aerial performances, the use of projections for the Broadway production only added to the fantasy of the story of “The Little Prince.” Each Photo courtesy of Broadway.com projection was “The Little Prince” will be on broadway from April 11 incredibly stylized to August 14 at the Broadway Theatre. and accurately expanded the storyaerial performance in any way. telling capabilities of the theatrical Despite the nuanced critiques of production with the use of video this adaptation of The Little Prince, and motion graphic elements in audiences exited the Broadway the projections. Toward the show’s Theatre with their hearts and conclusion, a couple of projections minds opened to receive paper included actually detracted from hearts falling from the ceiling and the story and left some audience to remember the joys of the Little members confused. When the Little Prince’s childlike innocence. The Prince lands in the African Desert, production dazzles and astounds prior to meeting the Snake, he jour- old and young audience members neys around the desert, with this alike and reminds them to look for production including him walking the beauty of life with their hearts, along a road leading to more people since, as de Saint-Exupéry wrote, and traveling through a projected “It is only with the heart that one snowstorm and tropical forest. The can see rightly; what is essential is original work by de Saint-Exupéry invisible to the eye.” did not speak of such travels of Opportunities to see this visually the Little Prince and the inclusion and musically sparkling show end of them on Broadway did nothing on August 14, at the Broadway to advance the story or the artistic Theatre.
‘X’ sets a new mark for boldness in the horror genre By Frankie DiCalogero ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The film “X” was released in theaters on Friday, March 18, and is nothing short of terrifying, stomach-churning and strangely whimsical. With the lofty expectations that come from production company A24’s long-standing history of critically acclaimed horror films, the film had plenty of pressure weighing on its back. Thankfully, it delivered with what some are calling a “modern classic,” in large part thanks to the homages to 20th century slasher films, particularly 1974’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” “X” takes place in 1979, when a group of young filmmakers are determined to make an adult film in rural Texas. From there, they meet an elderly couple who has granted them permission to stay at their spare cabin nearby,
though the old couple has no idea what kind of business these filmmakers are getting into. The film stars English actress Mia Goth, who plays Maxine, an aspiring pornographic actress who looks to make it big. Maxine is joined by her boyfriend and producer, Wayne (Martin Henderson), actors Bobby-Lynne (Brittany Snow), Jackson Hole (Scott Mescudi) and director couple RJ (Owen Campbell) and Lorraine (Jenna Ortega). The movie’s main antagonist is Pearl, also played by Mia Goth, who wants to experience sexual pleasure with her husband, Howard (Stephen Ure). However, the story revolves around Howard having a bad heart, making him unable to provide this for his wife. Slowly, Pearl starts to unravel, getting closer to Maxine and finding her beauty to be exactly what she wants to
still be in her life. Upon seeing the young film actors engage in sexual activity, Pearl becomes jealous, turning the movie set into her own personal bloodbath. Writer Ti West combines harmless sexual activity with gore in the most fascinating way possible. Despite this, the film does take the slow-burn approach with a near hour of non-bloody activity. It then quickly turns into a killing spree, and although it may come unexpectedly, the buildup is clear and provides the audience with a strong backstory as to why these creepy elders have gone down such a murderous path. There are many highlights in this film. For starters, the visual effects team made everything seem realistic to the max, with its murder scenes not seeming too cheesy or fake-looking. The acting throughout was also superb, as Goth and Ortega stood out and
stole the show. Ortega shined the brightest with an incredible frightened scream, while Goth showed herself to be a versatile actress by being able to accurately articulate a young woman in the 1970s and also effectively showing her skills as a murderous, horny older woman. The feel of the movie also plays a part into why this film has become such a success. The film discusses everything that has happened in the span of 24 hours at the cabins. With this, we get to see everything play out from the time the cast arrives at the cabin during the daylight until the night when the chaos finally begins. There is a vast feeling of suspense, waiting to see what exactly Pearl has up her perverted sleeves. The suspense coupled with a reasonable amount of jump scares should keep the audience satisfied with the product.
The reviews have also been extremely positive with a 96% approval rating. One critic in particular, Chase Wilkinson of We Got This Covered, stated, “Ti West’s latest slasher ‘X’ defies all odds and sets itself apart from the crowd as a phenomenal piece of filmmaking that reinvents the overplayed cliches and marks a refreshing turning point for modern horror.” “X” continues its intrigue all the way to the ending credits. At the end of the post credits, audiences got a sneak peek of a prequel film titled “Pearl.” From the mini teaser, Goth is seen reprising her role as Pearl, though this time a much younger version. The prequel film will be set during World War I in 1918, exploring the origins of the villainous character and exploring the same cabin in which the “massacre of X” takes place.
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‘Big Mouth’ spinoff succeeds in keeping up with its outlandish behavior becoming a successful Lovebug. In the beginning, we see Emmy as nothing but a train wreck, constantly showing up to work drunk, hooking up with an Addiction Angel and starting fights with other Lovebugs in the office. Emmy eventually starts to realize Photo courtesy of Netflix what her purpose is by “Human Resources” can be streamed on Netflix, befriending Rochelle along with the originial series “Big Mouth.” (Keke Palmer), a Hate-Worm turned By Frankie DiCalogero Lovebug. Despite their friendship ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR going through multiple obstacles, such as Hillhurst falling for On March 18, the spin-off of Emmy’s boyfriend Dante (Hugh the critically acclaimed Netflix Jackman), they both end up adult animation series “Big building a strong relationship that Mouth,” was released, titled will continue in future seasons. “Human Resources.” The spinFairfax also bonds with another off stars Aidy Bryant portraying experienced Lovebug named Emmy, a female Lovebug who Walter (Brandon Kyle Goodman). is assigned to Becca (Ali Wong) The series’ first episode, after her boss Sonya (Pamela “Birth,” starts off strong with Adlon) was fired from her posiEmmy facing the challenging task tion. Despite being a Lovebug, of picking up the pieces Sonya Fairfax struggles to show affechas left behind. Emmy attempts tion, and throughout the series, to figure out how to deal with a she looks to find herself before
stressed-out Becca, as she deals with her pregnancy ending and the pressures of being a Chinese American mother. Here, audiences see a diverse and refreshing cast, more so than its predecessor. As the season progresses, we meet Black characters, queer characters and people from diverse backgrounds in life. The show also features familiar faces such as Maury the Hormone Monster (Nick Kroll), who helps adolescent males go through puberty, and Connie the Hormone Monstress (Maya Rudolph) who helps adolescent females go through puberty. Maury and Connie are both monsters who care for one another and throughout the series realize that they love each other. The Shame Wizard (David Thewlis) returns as well, continuing his mission to haunt children through puberty by representing their deepest and darkest regrets. However, the Shame Wizard has trouble with his own personal regrets and tries to prove that he is capable of being successful at his job. Creator Nick Kroll continues to push the boundaries of raun-
chy animated television. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, “Human Resources” is a spin-off that does not overstay its welcome and is a fresh take on “Big Mouth.” One of the biggest successes of this new series is that every new and old character fits in perfectly – for example, the new addition to the show, the Logic Rock (Randall Park). The Logic Rock is the straight man in a show that is full of bizarre characters and, even then, can push the envelope and build his own identity. While building a character that tends to be on the calmer side of things, he is still able to deliver funny lines and go through the typical emotions that us humans may experience on a regular basis. “Human Resources” is able to separate itself from “Big Mouth” with heartwarming moments that may occur less frequently in the original series, one being the death of Yara (Nidah Barber), Walter’s human assignment who passes away due to old age/ dementia. We get to see all the memorable moments of Yara’s life in a montage, as well as all
the moments shared with Walter. It is one of the deepest episodes in the history of the “Big Mouth” franchise and depicts how grief is such a tough situation for anyone to go through. In a review from the Collider by Rebecca Landman, she said, “‘Human Resources’ not only crafts funnier moments and stronger stories [than Big Mouth], but it also creates more delicious chaos around the emotions and hormonal imbalances its various monsters and creatures are meant to represent, saying even more about how we as humans relate to our feelings.” The raunchiness and creativity are what have driven Kroll into securing a successful spin-off. This is the “Inside Out” of characters that possess our strangest and unwanted desires. “Human Resources” delivers on all fronts, and given the popularity of these Netflix originals, it is safe to say that we will continue to learn more about all these different monsters, creatures and normal humans that have been given gracious care and focus.
The Grammys pull low ratings and high quality in 2022
By Aidan Judge
ASSISTANT ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Music’s biggest night was a success for many acts and artists at the 64th annual Grammy Awards this year, hosted by comedian Trevor Noah. Originally scheduled for January 31, the Recording Academy postponed this year’s awards to Sunday, April 3, due to the outbreak of the COVID19 omicron variant that ravaged the United States in the winter of 2021. The night featured an ample number of memorable performances, acceptance speeches and tributes, representing a vast multitude of different genres and artists in a night dedicated to celebrating the past year’s best music. The night opened with an electric performance from 70s-inspired soul band Silk Sonic (made up of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), where they performed the wild and high-energy track “777” from their November 2021 album “An Evening with Silk Sonic.”
Memorable performances kept Osbourne, Carrie Underwood, Best Performance for her album coming at an unrelenting pace for Justin Bieber, J Balvin and H.E.R., “SOUR” and song “Driver’s the rest of the night, including among others. License,” respectively. Doja Cat an emotional “Driver’s License” The night’s biggest winner perhaps had the most memorable performance from Best New was soul singer Jon Batiste, who award acceptance of the night, Artist nominee Olivia Rodrigo, an took away five Grammy awards, sprinting to the stage after winespionage-themed performance of ning the award for Best Pop Duo/ including the highly coveted “Butter” from worldGroup Performance wide K-pop sensation for “Kiss Me More” BTS and a sultry and while she was using vigorous mash-up of the bathroom. “I have hits from Lil Nas X never taken such a and Jack Harlow. fast piss in my whole The annual tribute life,” Doja Cat stated performance made a after making it to the massive return this stage on time. She year as well, with was joined on stage by a performance of SZA, who took to the “Somewhere” from stage on crutches after “West Side Story” by breaking her foot days Cynthia Erivo, Leslie before. The Recording Photo courtesy of Getty Images Odom Jr., Ben Platt Academy also made Olivia Rodrigo won three awards, including Best New Artist. the decision to have the and Rachel Zegler. tour managers of cerThe tribute, dedicated to those in music who have died in Album of the Year award. Silk tain artists introduce performers the last year, featured special recfor the night, including managers Sonic came second with four ognition of recently deceased Foo for Billie Eilish and Underwood. awards, including both Song and Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins Record of the Year for “Leave the Noah emphasized the importance and Broadway legend Stephen of the behind-the-scenes workDoor Open,” and Rodrigo walked Sondheim. The night also feaers, especially with touring just away with Best New Artist as tured performances from Brothers coming back within the last few well as Best Pop Solo Album and
months for most major artists. In a bit of an unexpected turn of events, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, made an appearance, giving an emotional speech about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Zelenskyy pleaded with the audience and all of America to help Ukraine as much as they could. “Support us in any way you can. Any – but not silence,” he said. The prerecorded message was also accompanied by a performance by John Legend and Ukrainian singer Mika Newton, as well as Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk. Even though the ceremony was one of the most polished that had been seen in years, ratings for the Grammys were still the second lowest of all time and just barely floated over last year’s abysmal numbers. It’s safe to say the demand for the Grammys may not be present anymore, even if the Recording Academy’s efforts are more than they’ve been in the past.
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Satire: Lactose intolerance doesn’t mean you can be lactose intolerant By Anna DeGoede In a world full of cancel culture where we rain hate down on celebrities for their smallest transgressions, we forget to criticize one particular group of discriminatory individuals: those who cancel culture of the nutritious variety – the lactose intolerants. This group of individuals scorns the delicious taste of dairy by forcing everyone else in the world to deal with the annoying, overly involved question of “Would you like whole, skim, almond, oat, soy or coconut milk?” How often is a highly-anticipated order of coffee delayed because the person in line ahead had to customize an otherwise perfectly balanced Starbucks drink with an unnecessarily complicated milk substitution? Even worse, some people
have to change their mealtime plans because their lactose intolerant companion decide to make things difficult: no pizza, no mac and cheese, no yogurt – nothing! It’s almost as if they don’t want to eat anything that tastes good. Forcing friends to eliminate restaurant options and stay away from ice cream parlors is a far cry from the welcoming, accepting world that we hope to build today. It’s impossible to gain an appreciation for the diverse flavors of the world when the mere notion of consuming dairy sends some people spiraling straight to the bathroom. We need to break down the stigma surrounding dairy to create a more wellrounded and inclusive food consumption environment. Firstly, we must call attention to the fact that the fear of
intestinal issues due to lactose consumption is a fear that fails to account for our current location. A college campus provides a plethora of public bathrooms to occupy for hours on end. The solution to the aftermath of eating dairy is just a few buildings,
“We need to break down the stigma surrounding dairy to create a more well-rounded and inclusive food consumption environment.” floors or streets away, at most. Secondly, there are clear physical benefits to consuming dairy. After a mind-numbing day of sitting in classes or at the computer doing homework, there is no better way to feel alive than feeling that twinge
in your stomach after drinking a milkshake from HofUSA. It is a great way to invigorate the senses and kick-start the body’s various immune systems (the digestive tract in particular) into action without turning to alternatives like pre-workout or caffeine. Thirdly, it’s obvious that people who are lactose intolerant are failing to consider that consuming dairy can be a huge boost to their public reputation. When lactose intolerants insist on not taking advantage of dairy’s nutrition for the body, they forget that being seen in public popping nondescript pills (lactase or otherwise) will certainly get them street credentials ... with Public Safety, an RA or the local drug dealer. Clearly, the lactose intolerants’ refusal to expand their world view is interfering with
a more comprehensive understanding of society. To truly appreciate life’s many flavors, they must be willing to give dairy another chance on the menu. The reality is that lactose is an inescapable part of life, and people who are lactose intolerant need to broaden their world view and embrace the endless bounds of a dairy consumer’s lifestyle.
Anna DeGoede is a sophomore journalism major whose favorite lactose-intensive food is Ben and Jerry’s “Netflix and Chill’d” ice cream. She serves as a Features Editor for the Chronicle
Houseless people are still people, stop thinking you’re superior to them CONTINUED FROM A1 The fact is, even if houseless people are proponents of violent action as described – even if they are drug users, unemployed, mentally ill or whatever host of “undesirable” traits that opponents of community care and support think – they do not deserve to be dehumanized and brutalized by the state. They do not deserve anything less than the most basic, human level of respect, as people and neighbors. Adams has said that sweeps will continue under the guise of promoting that the unhoused instead utilize services provided by the city government, a claim that has been disputed by Jacquelyn Simone, the policy director of the Coalition for the Homeless, a nonprofit advocacy group that has published fact checks regarding the supposed effectiveness of proposed legislation and anti-houseless action. “The sweeps are really
counterproductive in that sense, because they can push people further away from services when those safe indoor options are [opened],” Simone said in a statement. “Imagine if you were trying to survive on the streets and dozens of police officers and other city workers showed up and threw out your few belongings – would you want to engage in city services? Would you trust when they said that they’re trying to help you, or would you be more skeptical of engaging with them in the future?” “That trauma of having things taken from you and thrown away is not going to drive you into service,” said former City Council speaker Christine Quinn in a New York Times interview. “It’s going to frighten you.” “The mayor has been clear from the beginning that every New Yorker deserves dignity, and there is no dignity in living on the street,” said a City Hall
spokesperson in a statement to CBS News. “We will not be dissuaded from offering those on the streets the support they deserve while ensuring that our public spaces remain clean for all New Yorkers.” If looting through people’s belongings and destroying the few comforts they have is treating them with dignity and respect, it’s unsurprising that unhoused New Yorkers and their advocates feel abandoned and unheard by Adams’ administration, which has chosen to allocate funds towards these brutal and inhumane measures rather than funneling the energy and resources into building effective welfare. Not only is the act of chasing houseless communities out of safe areas violent, but it’s also more expensive – twice as expensive, actually – than providing housing. Further, insinuating that these individuals should “just go to a shelter” fails to consider what many
houseless people have been saying for ages: living in shelters exposes them to theft, threats of physical violence and assault, the possibility of being separated from loved ones and harsh treatment from staff. Many shelters have also disregarded recent health concerns posed by the ongoing pandemic. In an Wednesday, April 6, statement, New York Civil Liberties Union executive director Donna Lieberman said, “The mayor’s attempt to police away homelessness and sweep individuals out of sight is a page from the failed Giuliani playbook. With no real plan for housing, services or supports, the administration is choosing handcuffs.” When it comes to combating houselessness, the only way forward is through compassion, understanding and community support. The solution to this crisis will never be enabled by violence and shows of force – not in forcing people into
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unsafe shelters, not in destroying their belongings and not in treating them as subhuman. By extension, you shouldn’t be moved to compassion or action out of the fearful understanding that you could become houseless at any time; it should be enough that you are seeing your fellow citizens be treated without respect or care by those who claim to uphold common dignity. It should be infuriating.
Dickinson-Frevola is a senior journalism major from Lake George, New York. They are passionate about social activism and environmental justice.
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Government remains inactive as environmental dismay spreads in Louisiana By Daniel Cody On the narrow peninsula between Lakes Maurepas and Ponchartrain, extending to LaPlace and the outskirts of the New Orleans metropolitan area, St. John the Baptist Parish comprises a large, green and beautiful chunk of French Louisiana. Some of the many benefits to having a Bayou environment is the plentiful opportunity to fish gar, canoe throughout waterways of black mangroves and enjoy scenery from one of the most distinct and beautiful regions of the United States. But residents of this place must face a sad reality: the community’s children are exposed to the highest amount of a cancer-causing chemical in the country and, according to St. John the Baptist Parish residents quoted by The Intercept, the effect is visible in “cancer alley.” Fifth Ward Elementary School – located near a LaPlace, Louisiana, chemical manufacturer known for its chloroprene,
By Avery Torff The David S. Mack Fitness Center, Hofstra’s on-campus gym, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and only 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. These hours have been described as “terrible” in a petition started by a student to push for the hours to change. We continue to see more students express their support for the Fitness Center to change its hours, with the petition currently obtaining 329 signatures and pushing for the Fitness Center to stay open 24 hours. A 24-hour gym on campus would be extremely beneficial. A common issue that a lot of us students share is that we have a hectic schedule. Some of us have night classes or other
formaldehyde, arsenic and chloroform production – reportedly “sucks in” a carcinogenic cloud of cancer-causing chloroprene and ethyl oxide chemicals through the building’s air conditioning, exposing schoolchildren to the pollution. Over 90% of Fifth Ward Elementary School’s 500 pupils are students of color. Denka Performance Elastomer LLC, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, had purchased their manufacturing facilities in St. John from the DuPont corporation, a legacy pharmaceutical and chemical firm in Delaware. Employees of Denka and DuPont sit comfortably in upper middle-class homes, while the children of St. John the Baptist Parish are literally inhaling their toxins. The Associated Press reported on Saturday, April 9, that the EPA is investigating companies in Louisiana’s cancer alley, which extends along an industrial corridor between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
A $9.4 billion complex built by Formosa Plastics is being constructed in St. James Parish, yet little is being done to correct or inhibit cancer rates in this region, which are 95% above the national average. In fact, according to a 2014 Air Toxics Assessment by the EPA, the area surrounding Denka’s plant had the highest rate of chloropreneand ethyl oxide-related cancers in the country. The company continues to deny that activity in St. John’s causes cancer and has even asked the EPA to remove chloroprene from its carcinogenic advisories. Industrial projects continue to illicit concerns from residents and regulatory bodies. Last December, a grain elevator in St. John the Baptist Parish, installed by Greenfield holdings for storage and processing facilities of various crops like soybeans, corn and wheat, came up on the radar of environmentally conscious Louisianans, who are concerned about fine particle pollution. The
EPA lists this as dangerous for compromised groups, saying, “Once inhaled, these particles can affect the lungs and heart and cause serious health effects in individuals at greatest risk, such as people with heart or lung disease, people with diabetes, older adults and children (up to 18 years of age).” In March, a rubber fire in Avoyelles Parish caused incarcerated people in Raymond Laborde Correctional Center to report respiratory problems and headaches from travelling smoke. Government and private industry in this region are not functioning correctly. The state is not protecting its citizens from abusive and vulgar treatment of the earth and local environment, and the alleged economic benefit from private investment in southern Louisiana is paying off in skyhigh cancer rates. “Cancer alley” is an easy caveat to yell about on the internet. Of course, the Deep South has always been plagued with
social or economic issues long before the advent of environmental consciousness, especially in places like the Bayou, extending from east Texas to Alabama. It is easy to flip past these reports and consider that there must be an idiosyncratic enabler, allowing those rednecks to continue dumping plastics and industrial waste through the Earth’s water and air. However, that’s a blatant and blind way to approach vulnerable groups, including children, who are in danger. Daniel Cody is a junior from Dallas, Texas and Carlisle, Pennsylvania studying journalism and political science. He currently serves as an Opinion Editor for the Chronicle.
Hofstra needs a 24 hour gym important commitments that come first. The fact is, a lot of us work out at the same time, which is after our priorities for the day are complete. We may not have the time to make a trip to the Fitness Center during the week. It’s especially difficult on the weekends because it’s only open until 3 p.m. Hofstra can’t promote a healthier community if we’re restricted to only working out when it fits with the Fitness Center’s schedule. We, as students, have a right to be productive and work out whenever we desire. I’m sure a lot of us have had those random urges to get up and go work out at 1 a.m. Students also have different routines for when they would like to work out. Some prefer to work out during the day
and go sometime in the morning, afternoon or the evening. Others might prefer to go at night. Everybody’s schedule is different and dictates when they prefer to hit the gym. Yes, some residence halls do have elliptical machines and/or
“Hofstra can’t promote a healthier community if we’re restricted to only working out when it fits with the Fitness Center’s schedule.” treadmills that work in a pinch, but the Fitness Center gives students access to other options like weights, basketball courts
and a track to run on. We should be able to have access to all of this – whenever we desire. It would be great if the Fitness Center was open 24 hours, as long as there are people who would be willing to work night shifts similar to RSRs. Not only could students benefit from more time to work out, but student workers would also have more opportunities to work extra hours to make more money. Other colleges have 24-hour gyms, and their campuses have only benefited from it. Hofstra has very little to lose if they extended the hours of the Fitness Center. Students would benefit from a change like this, and we would definitely start seeing our campus health go up. With everyone’s overall health having
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taken a toll due to the pandemic, the opportunity for students to work on their physical health could help their mental health, too, which could easily translate to better academic performance. This would be a major step and would likely be another draw for Hofstra. It’s time that Hofstra starts to accommodate those with busier schedules and odd hours of work.
Avery Torff is a sophomore sports journalism major at Hofstra University.
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Men’s lacrosse edges Delaware for first conference win
By Jair Brooks-Davis STAFF WRITER
After a three-game losing skid, one of which was a tough loss to begin conference play, the Hofstra Pride men’s lacrosse team defeated the University of Delaware Blue Hens, 12-11, at Delaware Stadium on Saturday, April 9. The game began with a faceoff win for Logan Premtaj as the Blue Hens gained possession to start. Delaware’s Mike Robinson launched a shot that hit the post, and the Pride was able to convert in transition as Dylan McIntosh netted the first goal of the afternoon, putting Hofstra up by one goal. Premtaj won the following
faceoff, enabling the Hens to follow up with a goal of their own, as Owen Grant tied the game at one with 11:53 remaining in the quarter. After another faceoff win for the Hens, both teams traded possessions for five minutes until the Pride’s Tom Ford was given a penalty, putting Hofstra in a man-down situation. Delaware’s JP Ward capitalized on the opportunity to give the Hens a one-goal lead. Chase Patterson won the following faceoff for the Pride, and a turnover helped give Delaware possession, which led to Ward netting his second goal of the afternoon. Delaware quickly struck again when Tye Kurtz gave the Hens a two-goal lead following a Hofstra turnover. Ryan Sheridan responded for the Pride with 50 seconds remaining in the first, leaving Delaware with a 4-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter began with a goal from Robinson, making it a 5-3 game for Delaware. Gerard Kane answered
two minutes later, pulling the Pride back to within a goal. The Pride won the following faceoff, but a turnover turned into another Delaware goal as Drew Lenkaitis gave the Hens a two-goal lead again. Defensive efforts were high after Delaware won the following faceoff and Hofstra’s Mac Gates made a save on a shot from Ward. Minutes later, Rory Jones added his 13th goal of the season when he took a pass from Matt Elder, tying the game at six. After Robinson launched a shot that was saved by Gates, Corey Kale came down the other way and ripped a shot that went into the back of the net, giving the Pride its first lead of the game. After 30 minutes of play, the Pride led the Blue Hens 7-6. At halftime, the Hens led the Pride in the ground ball category 15-13. They also had a lead in saves with eight to Hofstra’s five. Coming out of halftime, the Pride gained the opening pos-
session on a faceoff violation from the Hens. One minute into the quarter, Jones netted his second goal of the afternoon, putting Hofstra up by two. The Hens were able to tie the game with goals from Jason Kolar and Kurtz, but the Pride responded with a run of their own, as Sterlyn Ardrey answered with his second goal of the afternoon shortly after. Turner then gave the Pride a two-goal lead once again with his fourth score of the season. Minutes later, after both teams had traded possessions, McIntosh netted his third goal of the afternoon, putting Hofstra up by three with 1:30 remaining in the third quarter. Both teams were scoreless throughout the remaining time as Hofstra led 11-8 heading into the final 15 minutes. After Ward brought the Hens to within two, Jones collected his third goal of the afternoon for the Pride, pushing the Pride’s lead back to three. Both teams traded possessions throughout the quarter, but with
3:05 remaining, Robinson added his second goal of the game for the Hens, bringing them to within two. After Hofstra won the following faceoff, a turnover turned into a Delaware clear. The Pride was then called for a one-minute penalty with 50 seconds remaining, leaving room for Robinson to net his third goal of the game, bringing the Hens to within a goal. The Pride also won the next faceoff, but another turnover nearly led to a Delaware score. Hofstra held it together, notching its first conference win of the season by a final score of 12-11. Jones and McIntosh each added three goals for the Pride in the win. Turner led in the assist category with two. Gates had 11 saves in the win while adding two ground balls. The Pride will return home to the James M. Shuart Stadium for its next contest, on Saturday, April 16, where Hofstra will host Drexel University. Faceoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Softball wins twice in extra innings, sweeps doubleheader By Frank DiCalogero ASSISTA N T S P O RT S E D I TOR
The Hofstra Pride softball team swept James Madison University on Saturday, April 9, winning both games of a doubleheader at Veterans Memorial Park, both in extra innings. The Pride improved to a 13-18 overall record with a 6-1 record in conference play. In game one, James Madison got out to an early start, scoring two runs in the second inning off a homer by Emily Phillips. After a scoreless third inning, Hofstra’s Meghan Giordano drilled a home run down the left field line to trail 2-1. In the next at-bat, Angelina Ioppolo
got on base with a bunt before Sam Ward doubled to center field. An RBI single by Madison McKevitt drove in Ioppolo to tie the game at two. In the bottom half of the fourth, James Madison retook the lead with a single through the left side to bring in a run and make the score 3-2. Hofstra began its response in the fifth inning with a single by Chelsea Manto right off the bat. After a walk by Kasey Collins, both she and Manto advanced on a wild pitch, leaving Manto at third base and Collins at second. A reach on a passed ball sent Collins home to level the score at three. It took extra innings to declare a winner with the game deadlocked going into a ninth inning. The Pride started off strong with a single by Manto, who then advanced to second base on a fielder’s choice. On the next at-bat, Giordano nailed a single up the middle, driving in Manto to take a 4-3 lead. James Madison was unsuccessful in extending or
winning the game, with three quick outs giving Hofstra the victory. Nikki Mullin got the start with 3.2 innings pitched, striking out three batters. Julia Apsel came in relief pitching 5.1 innings and giving up zero runs. Manto and Giordano led the way with two hits each. James Madison started game two just as it did game one: by taking the early lead with two runs in the first inning. It took until the fourth inning for the Pride to get on the board, with Giordano pulling out another home run to cut the game to 2-1. Hofstra looked to continue its rally in the fifth inning but struggled to gain any more momentum. In the bottom of the fifth, James Madison extended its lead to go up 4-1 off two home runs by Hannah Shifflett and Jasmine Hall. The Dukes were not done scoring, though, with Hallie Hall crossing home plate after a hit by pitch, going in front 5-1. Hofstra answered with two runs in the sixth inning, the
Ken Lanese / Hofstra Athletics Chelsea Manto scored the winning run in the ninth inning of game one.
first being off a double to left field by Ward and the second on a throwing error to cut the deficit to 5-3. The Pride tied the game in the seventh inning, with a single from Ioppolo that brought home Devyn Losco and Collins. With both teams knotted up at five, it was round two of extra innings action. After a walk by Giordano, the bases were loaded with Ioppolo coming to the plate. With a reach on a fielder’s choice, Collins dove home on a
throwing error to give Hofstra its first lead of the game, 6-5. James Madison had one more opportunity but fell short, as a groundout to Apsel in the circle sealed the sweep for the Pride. Annabella Pisapia started on the mound with four innings pitched and four strikeouts. Apsel came in relief for the second time with another dominant performance, throwing 4.2 innings and striking out six batters with no hits allowed.
Softball walked off in series finale at James Madison By Frank DiCalogero ASSISTA N T S P O RT S E D I TOR
The Hofstra Pride softball team dropped its series finale on the road against James Madison University at Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday, April 10, losing in nail-biting fashion by a score of 3-2. Hofstra fell to 13-19 overall for the season and 6-2 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play, while James Madison improved to 16-18 overall and 5-4 in CAA competition.
Both teams were retired quickly in the first inning with neither team landing on base. The Pride got on the board first with a run in the second inning off a double down the left field line by Aliya Catanzarita, driving home Angelina Ioppolo for a 1-0 advantage. James Madison looked to answer in the bottom of the inning but was unsuccessful, leaving the door open for Hofstra to extend its early lead. On the first at-bat in the third inning, Devyn Losco drilled a home run to center field, giving Hofstra a 2-0 lead. The Pride left one runner on base after a single up the middle by Meghan Giordano. The Pride continued to stay strong on defense and retired James Madison in quick succession. It was a different story in the fourth inning, with James Madison finally getting on the board with a two-run homer by Hallie Hall, tying the game up
at two runs apiece. The Dukes continued to build momentum with a single down the thirdbase line from Emily Phillips. After two walks, the bases were loaded with James Madison in prime position to take the lead. Pitcher Julia Apsel held off another run by striking out Abbie Campbell to end the inning neck-and-neck. Hofstra and James Madison struggled in the fifth and sixth inning, with each team only able to get one batter on base. With the game still tied, it all came down to the final inning once again, similar to the doubleheader the night before. The Pride took the plate first looking to end a scoring drought. After two quick outs, Chelsea Manto walked on, looking to extend Hofstra’s stay at the plate. A groundout ended the top of the inning with James Madison now having a golden opportunity to send the Pride home with a loss.
Lauren Bernett came on to pinch hit and did not disappoint. Bernett pulled off a dramatic walk-off home run to center field on the first at-bat, giving James Madison the dramatic victory. Apsel tossed a complete game, striking out one batter and allowing five hits in the defeat. Five different batters recorded a hit for the Pride.
Hofstra returns home to Bill Edwards Stadium on Wednesday, April 13, taking on Fordham University. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
Hofstra Athletics Angelina Ioppolo was the first to reach home for the Pride on Sunday.
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Baseball takes final game of series at UNCW By Josh Sager STAFF WR I T E R
A late inning rally by the Hofstra baseball team on Sunday, April 10, helped the team prevail in the third and final game of the series with UNC-Wilmington (UNCW). The Pride used the final two innings to score five runs to win the game by a score of 5-2 and avoid a sweep. Hofstra’s record is now back to .500 for the season, with a record of 13-13 overall and a 5-4 record in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. The
Seahawks are now 18-12 overall, 3-3 in the CAA. The red-hot play of Brad Camarda continued in this game as he was credited with his fifth win of the season. Ethan Chenault took the loss after giving up the final four runs, one of them earned, to Hofstra. Michael O’Hanlon got his third save of the season for the Pride. Matt Suggs drove in both runs for the Seahawks. The first came in the bottom of the first inning when he hit an infield single that scored Brooks Baldwin. The second run came on a solo home run to left center. Both were earned runs given to Camarda. The Pride waited until the top of the eighth inning to get on the board. It started off with Jake Liberatore hitting a single. After a flyout and a strikeout from Chenault, three straight Hofstra hitters were walked, allowing Liberatore to score to make it a 2-1 game. Cole Benton came in to relieve Chenault. Steve Harrington hit a comebacker
on the 0-2 pitch, but Benton’s throw to first went over the head of the first baseman. All three runners on base scored for the Pride as Harrington went to second base. The final touches for Hofstra came in the top of the ninth inning as Zack Bailey, the Northeastern University transfer, got his first RBI in a Hofstra uniform. He hit a single to right field that brought in Liberatore and made the score 5-2. O’Hanlon sealed the deal for the Pride by getting three UNCW hitters to fly out, one to each part of the outfield. Camarda went seven innings strong, striking out four while giving up five hits but only walking one UNCW hitter to get his tenth career win for the Pride. That lowered his season earned run average to 3.05. O’Hanlon went the final two innings of work only surrendering one hit and striking out one. The Pride was only able to
manage four hits in this matinee, with Liberatore getting half of them. The other two hits came courtesy of Bailey and Michael Florides, the former Boston College Eagle. This was Liberatore’s seventh multiple-hit game this season. His batting average is now .282 after this game, which ranks fourth in the team leaders for batting average behind Brian Morrell,
Kevin Bruggeman and Anthony D’Onofrio. After a long bus ride back from North Carolina, the Pride returns to action at home against Morrell’s former team, the St. John’s University Red Storm. The game will take place at University Field on Tuesday, April 12, at 3 p.m.
Joe Browning / UNCW Athletics Brad Camarda picked up the win to improve his record to 5-0 this season.
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Baseball taking advantage of new pitch-calling technology By Andrew Fantucchio ASSISTA N T S P O RT S E D I TOR
The 2022 season for the Hofstra baseball team has been one filled with changes. There’s a brand-new coaching staff and a new collection of players that have given the Pride its best start to a season in a decade. The changes, however, aren’t limited to the team’s personnel. Hofstra is using a new piece of equipment in 2022 – one that has changed how Hofstra’s pitching coach, Chris Rojas, and its catchers, Kevin Bruggeman and Nick Marrero, call pitches, an aspect of the game that has been a part of baseball for as long as the sport has been around itself. Traditionally, pitches are called through intricate signals passed from a coach in the dugout to the catcher behind home plate to the pitcher on the mound. Recently, though, that tradition has become more and more archaic. To modernize the sport, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel permitted schools to use electronic pitch calling systems at the outset of the 2022 season after using such systems on an experimental basis for the last four years. “To permit the use of an exclusively one-way electronic communication device from the dugout to the field for the purpose of relaying the pitch or play call is intended to provide teams with the ability to relay the pitch or play call to the field in a discrete and efficient manner to improve the pace of the game and maintain the integrity of a team’s signs,”
reads Rule 5, Section 4, Article E of the NCAA’s Approved Rule Changes for 2021-22. “Once the NCAA allowed the system to be used and added it to the rulebook, it then becomes permissible for all schools to follow the guidelines,” said Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) associate commissioner Rob Washburn. “The CAA made the decision to allow each school to use its own discretion whether to implement the system.” The new electronic system available to CAA schools is not an overly complicated one. Rather than playing a brief round of confidential charades before each pitch, the coach is now equipped with a radio that is connected to a receiver worn by the catcher who has an earpiece. The coach radios the pitch call to the catcher, who then puts down the
we had to test it out first to make sure that it was game ready,” Rojas said. “Sometimes we’ll get a little interference from the neighboring security or facilities, but those are things you just hash through. Outside of that, it’s been pretty easy to use.” For Bruggeman and Marrero, the new system came easy and has made their jobs easier from behind home plate. “It’s pretty simple and easy,” Bruggeman said. “Coach Rojas just says the pitch in your ear, and you go from there. You don’t have to look over to him as much. It’s pretty nice.” “Coach Rojas can come over the earpiece and say, ‘I want a fastball away, but I want it off that plate,’” Marrero said. “That tells me he doesn’t want that pitch for a strike. He wants the batter to chase it. If we’re using the old system, we don’t really
Hofstra Athletics Catcher Kevin Bruggeman called the new pitch-calling techniques “pretty simple and easy.”
Baseball players, coaches, fans and decision makers had played catch with the idea of introducing technology into a game that conjures up memories of a simpler time. Some traditionalists have argued that the introduction of technology
“When this opportunity came up to look into the technology, we had to test it out first to make sure that it was game ready. It seemed like it was pretty seamless.” corresponding sign to the man on the mound, signaling what pitch should be thrown. Before Hofstra’s coaches decided whether the Pride would use the system this season, they first had to see if it actually worked and how the team’s catchers adjusted to it. “When this opportunity came up to look into the technology,
Hofstra Athletics Catcher Nick Marrero wears an earpiece to hear pitch calls from pitching coach Chris Rojas.
know that. We have to base it on our own knowledge. Now, we can be more specific.” The specification that comes with the new electronic system has also helped cut down on instances where pitchers and catchers aren’t on the same page as to what the pitch is being thrown, otherwise known as being “crossed-up,” which oftentimes has led to costly mistakes in games. “Getting crossed up is never fun. It happens, but now, I think, with the earpiece, it’ll be better,” Marrero said. “As a catcher, you’re not seeing the wrong number and then going onto the card and picking the wrong number and calling the wrong pitch, because Coach Rojas is right in your ear and telling you what to call.” The rule change made by the NCAA marked the first time that such technology was permitted for use in baseball on a non-trial basis at any level.
to the sport has taken away from the human element at the heart of the sport, a point that Rojas acknowledges. “The romanticization of baseball is an element that has been taken away with technology,” Rojas said. “Especially with bigger programs that are using wristbands and everybody on the field has one. There’s no ability to use signs.” Major League Baseball has also permitted the use of electronic pitch calling systems in its games this year. Of course, some have drawn a link between the new systems and the cheating scandal surrounding the Houston Astros, who electronically stole signs from their opponents en route to winning the World Series in 2017. Regardless, there are those who do not believe that the introduction of technology detracts from the original essence of the game.
“I don’t think it has changed the dynamic of anything at all,” Marrero said. “Pitch calling is going to be pitch calling as it is. I think, if anything, we can do more of what the coaches are telling us to do, and it’s not really in code.” It’s a sign of the times. For years, other major sports have slowly included the use of more and more technology in their rules, while baseball had stubbornly stayed put. Some believe that technology in baseball is long overdue and is a part of the game’s natural evolution. “Baseball is changing, and you have to accept that fact,” Bruggeman said. “All this technology is making it better. All sports are growing with technology, and it’s going to keep molding into sports as we go on.” As more technology is made a part of baseball, which is likely to happen in the coming years, it’s important to note that such progression isn’t a bad thing. At its core, baseball is a game based on human spirit – a game that can’t be won or lost with a walkie-talkie. “It’s still baseball, just without the ability to go ahead and decipher what the other team is doing,” Rojas said. “Now, I guess you can say that you really need to be tuned into the matchup. It’s still baseball. You still have to hit and execute. You still have to make pitches and get your job done.”
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Griffin Turner bets on himself to live out his dream By Will Wiegelman SPORTS E D I TO R
Oftentimes in sports, and in life, the best bet you can make is on yourself. Hofstra men’s lacrosse player Griffin Turner took that bet and is now living out his dream as a Division I athlete. Like most top-flight high school players, Turner was receiving attention from Division I programs across the northeast. His first offer came earlier than most other studentathletes today. “My sophomore year, I got my first offer from a Patriot League school, so that’s kind of where my recruiting started,” Turner said. “That was right before the rule change. There was a rule change where [the NCAA] wouldn’t allow any contact until your junior year.” Through his junior year of high school, Turner had about a half-dozen Division I offers, including from Hofstra. However, as the Danville, California native was ready to cross the country to begin touring interested schools, his plans joined the mountainous pile of postponements due to the start of the pandemic. “Senior year, with COVID starting, it kind of messed up the recruiting process for me and not being able to go and see other schools and visiting them, so that’s kind of why I ended up going to [Texas Christian University (TCU)],” Turner said. “I didn’t want to make a quick commitment to a school
I hadn’t seen yet and use a year of eligibility at a school I didn’t see a future with.” With the school not offering a varsity men’s lacrosse team, Turner played for the club lacrosse team but knew he wanted more. “While I was at TCU, I really enjoyed my time.” Turner said. “I enjoyed school there. The one thing I didn’t really enjoy as much was the commitment level that the club program offered, and [with] me playing my whole life, it was just something that I wanted. I decided I want that commitment, so I got back into contact with some coaches and [Hofstra head] coach [Seth] Tierney and Kyle Harrison, who used to be a player for Coach T.” Harrison played at Johns Hopkins University when Tierney was an assistant and associate head coach there,
Hofstra and spoke very highly of [Tierney], saying he’s the best coach he’d ever played for, and that was big for me and a big reason for why I ended up coming here.” While Harrison spoke highly of Hofstra to Turner, he also made sure to advertise Turner to the Pride. “I got a phone call from Kyle Harrison, and he was coaching and he saw this kid play and he didn’t have any place to go,” Tierney said. “We reached out [to Turner]. I have a pretty good relationship with Kyle Harrison, and I got a chance to watch some film. Griffin ended up going to another school, and then he called us back and said, ‘I’d like to come to Hofstra if the offer or the chance to try out is still there,’ and one thing led to another and now he’s a midfielder for us that gets a pretty good amount of
Evan Bernstein / Hofstra Athletics Turner used a connection with a player who played under Coach Tierney to find his way to Hofstra.
that [he] was not going to make it easy for us not to take him.” Although COVID-19 challenges reared their ugly heads again, Turner worked through them and made the team, becoming a part of a brotherhood. “When we got back, it wasn’t
“They took a chance on me, and I took a chance on them.” between his stint as an assistant at Hofstra and his current head coaching role with the Pride. Harrison played 17 professional seasons after graduating and has earned a respectable reputation in the lacrosse community, including with both Tierney and Turner. “He’s a great guy,” Turner said. “He’s a great mentor. He strongly recommended
Evan Bernstein / Hofstra Athletics Turner recorded a hat trick against Sacred Heart in his second career game with the Pride.
playing time for, technically, a freshman.” Before Turner made his commitment, he was able to take the campus tour that was robbed of him in high school. “It was the summer,” Turner said. “I came out and then I toured the campus with coaches, and I really liked it. They took a chance on me, and I took a chance on them.” That chance for Turner came in the form of betting on himself. When he showed up on campus, there were no guarantees that he would be a part of the team that he came to Hofstra for. “The risk was all on Griffin,” Tierney said. “I’m sure he got some academic money; he’s a pretty intelligent guy, but financially, it was on him ... At that time in the recruiting process, we didn’t have any scholarship money, and he knew he wasn’t necessarily guaranteed a spot on the team with a roster cap. But he was also confident enough and he was going to work hard enough
crystal clear with the whole COVID stuff still,” Tierney said. “He wasn’t really living with our guys; that was the biggest hurdle. He has now fallen into a family that loves him, and he loves them.” When the season started, Turner made an immediate impact. In the Pride’s opener against Merrimack College, he recorded an assist. In the second game against Sacred Heart University, Turner scored a hat trick. Since then, he’s continued to see playing time as he adjusts to the new environment. “It was definitely a little bit rocky at first; that was expected
coming into a new place where I didn’t really know what I was getting into,” Turner said. “It’s gone well so far. I love all the guys. I love all the coaches. Playing in the games so far and the atmosphere, it’s great.” Turner continues to earn his playing time with the traits that made him a hot commodity in high school. “I liked his persistence, his desire and his dream to play Division I,” Tierney said. “I liked his skills, and I liked how focused he was when we spoke ... This was his opportunity to make a Division I lacrosse team, and he worked really hard over the summer.” With his early success, Turner still has room to grow and a chance to become a contributor for the Pride over the next few years. “He’s very steady,” Tierney said. “There’s another level to Griffin’s game that we need to get him to and sometimes, it takes a little bit of time. He’s got a really good first step, good lacrosse IQ [and he] shoots the ball well. His future is bright.”
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C oming in C lutch Hofstra wins its third CAA series of the season to improve to a 6-2 conference record. Evan Bernstein / The Hofstra Chronicle