The Hofstra Chronicle February 5, 2019

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Dance team wins fourth consecutive championship

By Victoria Conway STAFF W R I T E R

The Hofstra dance team won their fourth consecutive National Division I Pom title on Sunday, Jan. 20, at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Over the summer, the team gathered to begin their preparation. Then it was off to the races, practicing multiple times a week for hours each day during the fall semester. Additionally, the team gathered for 6 a.m. workouts at least once a week.

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Zarb professor appointed dean

By Taylor Clarke

By Mike Senatore

The Hofstra men’s basketball team’s astounding win streak was brought to a close on Saturday, Feb. 2, when the Pride was defeated on the road by the Huskies of Northeastern University 75-61.

The game started out extremely close, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage early on. After Northeastern’s first big lead was snuffed out by back-to-back three-pointers from Desure Buie, the Huskies scored the final seven points of the first half to build the lead that they would hold for the rest of the game.

Buie’s play stood out as a huge bright spot despite the loss, as he posted 22 points for a new career high. He shot an outstanding 9-12 from the field

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Freshman’s entrepreneurship showcased in TIME Magazine

By Betty Araya S TAF F WRI T E R

“Throughout elementary and middle school, I was bullied for having ‘bushy eyebrows.’

They would say I had a unibrow, my eyebrows connected and it made me really upset,” said freshman entrepreneurship major Tania Speaks.

Speaks is a prime example of how one can turn a negative situation into an opportunity to better themselves and the world around them. Currently

a student in the Zarb School of Business, at the young age of 15 she became the founder and CEO of her business Brow Boost.

“Every day I would go home and cry to my mom and tell her I want to cut my eyebrows off, and she would tell me, ‘No! One day someone is going to love your eyebrows!’ and I didn’t believe her. So, one day, I decided to cut my own eyebrows off

Following a nationwide search, Janet A. Lenaghan was appointed dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, effective immediately. With plans to utilize the new facility, diversify the programs offered and foster meaningful faculty and student relationships, Lenaghan’s appointment to this role marks a major milestone – she is the first female dean in the top-ranking school’s 50-year history.

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Cheer team clinches title

By Katie Krahulik MA N A G ING ED ITO R

The Hofstra cheer team faced unfavorable odds at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) College Cheerleading National Championship in Orlando, Florida on Friday, Jan. 18, as they claimed their 11th national title in a new division for the first time.

Hofstra competed in the Game

Day Open All Girl Division I, which assesses game day routines that are most commonly performed during football games. “What’s unique about this is Hofstra doesn’t have your typical game day. Our big game days are basketball events,” said Danielle Carpentieri, a senior athletic training major and fouryear member of the Hofstra Continued ON A5

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Films and shows reflect interest in serial killers

By Eleni Kothesakis AS S I S TANT A&E ED ITO R

In recent years, our society’s deep obsession with crime and horror, shown through the cases of murderers and serial killers, has made its way into the mainstream media.

Although programs such as “20/20” and “60 Minutes” have

existed for quite some time, the lives of infamous criminals are now being reimagined to show the sides of the stories that the cameras never caught. When “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” premiered in 2016, it received Continued ON B2

Photo Courtesy of Sean Dufort

The Hofstra cheer team took the national title in a new division, pushing them to 11 wins.

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Photo Courtesy of University Relations In her 30 years at Hofstra, Lenaghan served as a professor in the Zarb school and received the Teacher of the Year Award in both 2003 and 2016.

Continued from A1 ment and entrepreneurship as well as the acting dean, Lenaghan brings experience and understanding to her new role.

“Dean Lenaghan is an exceptional scholar, an experienced administrator and a natural

leader, with the tenacity and the dynamism to lead Zarb into a new era of excellence,” President Stuart Rabinowitz said in a statement to the University.

“She has the ability to lead faculty, connect alumni, forge new partnerships with businesses and relate to student needs. She pos-

sesses all of the traits and skills necessary to ensure the Zarb School of Business continues to thrive.”

“When former Dean [Herman] Berliner went over to the Provost’s Office, I really looked at it as an opportunity to continue to grow at Hofstra and I think that’s one of the tremendous benefits of this University, both from the students’ perspectives and employee perspectives,” Lenaghan said. “There’s just a lot of opportunit[es] to grow and develop if you’re willing to take advantage of them when they present themselves.”

Lenaghan has worked at Hofstra for 30 years, initially beginning her career in administration.

“My background as being a human resources expert is something where I truly have always valued diversity and recognized the inherent benefits of that,” Lenaghan said. “That’s something Hofstra has always prided itself on and something the Zarb school ... will continue to do ... certainly through our curriculum design and innovative programs and different club experiences and community events.”

As dean, Lenaghan hopes to continue educating the future

business leaders of the world.

“I think the way we continue to do that is working with our terrific faculty ... continuing to support all that they’re doing in the classroom,” she said. “I think one of the core tenants of a Zarb education is really the faculty-student connection ... Your learning doesn’t stop just because you walk out of a classroom, it’s those continuing discussions that you have with faculty.”

Lenaghan is no stranger to success in the Zarb school. She received the Teacher of the Year Award in both 2003 and 2016 and has taught many classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

“It’s their building, and I think that’s critically important. There are so many great opportunities in this building that the students will be a part of,” Lenaghan said. “We talk a lot in our classes about evidence-based decision making, and this is yet another tool ... the students need to know this building is there for them and I encourage them to take advantage of every opportunity it presents.”

Dance team adds to trophy case after Orlando win Continued from A1 just the team working late into. the night in order to perfect their routine. The 20 days leading up to Nationals were crucial to the team’s success. They arrived at the studio around 9 a.m. and did not leave until they felt they had achieved their goals for the day.

Then they took off for Florida, where hundreds of dancers around the country arrived hoping to bring home the title.

Hofstra became eager when they found out they made it to the final day of competition.

Then they patiently awaited to see if their name would be announced last.

“It is an indescribable feeling.

It is months of hard work finally paying off. When you hear your name called and you are holding your teammates hands, it is the greatest feeling I have ever

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Dance Team Hofstra dance won their fourth consecutive national championship in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, Jan. 20.

experienced,” said Lili Nash, captain of the team and a junior business management major.

Hofstra has entered the Division I Pom category four years in a row, and they have won

every year that they have competed in this category.

Overall, this is the seventh championship the program has been nationally ranked for in over two decades.

“What made this even crazier is the fact that we have never lost in this division, and it is really cool to accomplish something not many schools have done,” Nash said.

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Berliner calls on previous experience as provost for an interim period

By Robert Kinnaird & Katie Krahulik M ULTI M E D I A E D I TO R / M ANA G I N G E D I TO R

Gail Simmons stepped down from the Provost position at Hofstra at midnight on Monday, Dec. 31. The following day, former Provost and Dean of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Herman Berliner was appointed to the role for an interim period.

In an email to the faculty, President Stuart Rabinowitz announced, “Provost Simmons will be returning to the faculty as a full time professor in the Department of Biology. We have agreed that in order to prepare, Provost Simmons will complete her service as Provost as of December 31, 2018 and will then be on leave pending her return to the faculty. Please join me in thanking Provost Simmons for her dedicated service, and in wishing her continued success as a faculty member.”

The University will be conducting a national search for a new provost, Berliner told The Chronicle, using a search agency “just to make sure we’re successful with finding the best person possible.”

Berliner served as provost at Hofstra from 1989 to 2015. During that time, he spearheaded initiatives that kick-started the Hofstra University Honors Col-

lege, and the the establishment of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. Toward the end of his term, he began further developing the nursing and physician assistant studies programs.

Vice President of Student Affairs W. Houston Dougharty said of the position change, “The Division of Student Affairs looks forward to continued positive and creative collaborations with the Provost’s Office and all of Academic Affairs as we strive to support the success of all Hofstra students.”

The position of provost is one that has behind-the-scenes responsibilities, many of which are unknown to students. When he first became provost more than 20 years ago, Berliner said he called his mother to tell her the news. She responded to him with a simple question, “Son, just tell me, is this a promotion or a demotion?”

“It’s a title that’s very difficult for people to understand,” Berliner said. “The provost at Hofstra is the chief academic officer, the person who oversees all the academic areas, sometimes called the dean of the deans.”

Given the drastically altered social, financial and political

landscape of our globe today, the new provost acknowledged that he would be attacking very different challenges now than those of the 1990s.

“Really, this was the transformation of a university that was more or less local to a university now that is very national; and we’ve moved further and further into that – being a national university under President Rabinowitz’s leadership,” Berliner said.

“For an education in 2019, to really be of maximum benefit to a student, you have to have a global orientation. It’s a global economy, a global business community ... it’s global in terms of society. So we want our students to have that sophistication.”

As provost, Berliner said he is looking to enhance experiential and global opportunities for students across Hofstra’s departments. He plans on placing a heavier focus on study abroad programs and expanding collaborative initiatives internationally, paying mind to the value of hands-on experiences.

The new provost spoke of a similar model already integrated into the business school that makes it easier for students to have a global experience. In collaboration with entrepreneur partnerships in South Africa, Hofstra students are paired with

Photo Courtesy of University Relations Berliner previously served as provost at Hofstra from 1989 to 2015 and during that time he spearheaded several initiatives across campus.

students from the University of Johannesburg to work with startup businesses and provide recommendations for moving the startup forward. The business school followed up with similar programs in Israel, Ireland, South Korea and Switzerland.

Berliner plans on translating these initiatives into relevant programs for many additional academic facets at Hofstra.

“How do we enhance the University and hold onto the

core values?” Berliner said. His answer – experience beyond the classroom.

“What I think enriches the lives of students is to give them more hands-on opportunities, regardless of what their majors are, because I think a good education is not only what you learn in the classroom but what you learn with all those handson experiences.”

New Zarb building encourages student engagement

By Melanie Haid & Drashti Mehta ASSISTA N T N E W S E D I TOR/ FEATU E R S E D I TO R

After the initial groundbreaking ceremony in 2017, the new Frank G. Zarb School of Business completed renovation on Monday, Jan. 28. The four-floor building features a new Center for Entrepreneurship featuring the ideaHUb, a behavioral research lab and an open environment to encourage collaboration among students.

“The building is very open and airy,” said Janet Lenaghan, dean of the Zarb School. “We wanted to make sure that we built in a lot of opportunities for students to interact with faculty.”

“The space is absolutely amazing,” said Suveer Seemangal, a junior finance major. “The open floor plan they went for really gives you a collaborative feel.”

The Center for Entrepreneurship received an award last year from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) for the “outstanding” emerging entrepreneurship center, said Stacy Sikes, executive dean for entrepreneurship and business development. It also contains programs for students and regional start-up businesses.

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Drashti Mehta / The Hofstra Chronicle

The new building design incorporates space for faculty offices and school clubs.

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NYC-inspired design simulates professional experience Continued from A3 feel of a working environment within New York City and is home to business classes – including Entrepreneurship 115, a requirement for all undergraduate Zarb students – and events.

“They bring a lot of great speakers in, a lot of executives that we’ve had the opportunity to meet with,” said Thomas Maciura, a senior management major.

The new building seeks to provide students with real-life experiences that they can take into their chosen careers.

“With the Smith student management fund, we’ve had exposure to actual industry research and what actually

goes on in investment banks,” Maciura said.

Students can manage real money through the Student Management Investment Fund.

“They have to analyze the market, analyze the stock,” Lengahan added.

Relations incorporated a co-op program to assist Zarb graduate students in obtaining “co-op positions where they’re working six months at an employer as opposed to an internship which is a couple of times a week,” Lenaghan said. “This way it

what room their class is in, 3D printers, laser cutters and virtual reality. It also includes marketing tools such as a behavioral research lab with eye-tracking software and facial analysis.

“One of the things that’s fascinating about the technology is that it picks up your emotions every third of a second,” said Dephna Motro, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship “The goal of the [facial analysis] study was to look at how negative feedback interacts with an employee’s performance,” Lenaghan said.

The popularity of the new 52,000 square-foot building could spell trouble for students.

“It feels like a good environment to get work done in and the building is beautiful.”

The second floor of the building features student club spaces where students can collaborate and continue their discussions outside of class.

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makes them that much more marketable when they get their degree.”

Additional features of the new building include interactive televisions that tell students

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“I think a challenge, per say, is managing how many students are using [the facilities],” Seemangal said. “They already ask that you register the time that you’ll be using the facilities.”

He voiced that he felt the building should be open 24 hours.

The Zarb school offers a plethora of opportunities for students to constantly engage with one another and with faculty and implement their ideas into business prototypes and startups.

Ramshaa Salian, a junior finance major, said, “It feels like a good environment to get work done in and the building is beautiful.”

A tour of the Zarb school will be offered to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 6 during common hour.

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Cheer earns championship in inagural division appearance Continued from A1 cheer team.

Despite not having a football program and competing against teams that perform game day routines every week at football games, Hofstra managed to come out on top. “That’s what was really cool about this experience. We were able to go into a division we were never in before and compete at something that we don’t typically do as a traditional game day,” Carpentieri said.

The fight song, timeout routine and offense/defense cheer are the three components that make up the game day performance category. When it comes to scoring, the two specific factors judges look at are crowd engagement and technique.

For the 25 girls that competed, this was an exciting feat, as the last national title Hofstra cheer claimed was in 2016. The team was up against 15 schools from across the country and secured wins against Tennessee Technological University, Widener University, University of Scranton and James Madison University.

After weeks of intense prac-

tice and preparation, the win served as a form of relief for assistant coach Matt Jones. “It’s excitement too, but at the end of the day it’s just a relief that we achieved the goal that we set out a month or two ago, even longer,” Jones said.

Jones, a former four-year Hofstra cheer team member, is in his 11th year coaching and has been with Hofstra for 10 of their 11 national titles. “Being that it’s a new division, it’s a great honor to add that to our resume at this university,” Jones said.

Each of Hofstra’s previous titles have been in Small Coed Division I. The team goal is to take two titles next year in the Game Day Open All Girl Division and the Small Coed Division.

The girls attribute their success to their bond. “Everyone is so close. I could name everyone, and I can say that I have an individual bond with each person ...

I think that helps so much,” said Kayla Scordo, a senior public relations major. This is Scordo’s second time earning a national title, as she competed for Hofstra when the team placed in 2016.

Jones believes the team’s first place success came from the energy they brought to the mats

Photo courtesy of Sean Dufort Hofstra’s cheer team competed against 15 schools from across the country, earning a victorious national title – the first since 2016.

that day.

“The crowd seemed like they were really drawn in by it. [The team] sold it. They sold what they were doing,” Jones said.

“They believed in it and I think you could really just tell that day that they were confident.”

“We were so driven and so motivated because we knew we could kick ass in this division.

We just have this energy and the team connection is so strong,” Carpentieri said. “We cheer for each other at different parts of the routine and you really just kind of get lost in the moment because you’re having so much fun. The commentator asked us, ‘Where did that energy come from?’ And it’s really just the bond that we have with each

other, knowing that our sister on the other side of the mat is going to do her job.”

Scordo said that coming into this division for the first time and winning was the most rewarding part of the day.

“When second place came around and it wasn’t us,” Scordo said, “it was just this indescribable feeling.”

issued Apple laptop was stolen from his office in Heger Hall.

Police assistance was declined at this time. An investigation is being conducted into this matter.

On Jan. 31 at 6:40 p.m., PS received a report that someone was smoking cigarettes in a room in Enterprise Hall.

Officers responded, knocked on the door and the resident opened it. There was a strong odor of cigarette smoke and the student was instructed that smoking is not allowed in the dorms or anywhere on campus.

The student was issued a referral to OCS. On Jan. 31 at 11:20 p.m., an RA in Orange House reported to PS that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from a room in the building.

PS responded and knocked on

the door. When the resident opened the door, there was a strong odor of marijuana. The room was occupied with the resident along with three other students. When questioned, they admitted to smoking.

No marijuana was recovered and the students were issued referrals to OCS for their actions.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Alisha Riggs

On Jan. 25 at 4:05 a.m., PS apprehended a non-student who was attempting to retrieve an identification card that was left at a residence hall on campus.

The individual was taken to the Hofstra Information Center. An

investigation was conducted and it was discovered that the individual had given a fake name to retrieve the identification card. The NCPD was notified and responded.

The non-student was identified

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and was banned from campus for trespassing and violating the Hofstra ID policy.

On Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m., PS observed a vehicle being operated in a reckless manner in the rear parking lot of Constitution Hall.

After the vehicle stopped, a PS officer approached the vehicle and identified the individual as a Hofstra student. The student was issued a referral to OCS for reckless driving.

On Jan. 30, a Hofstra faculty member reported to PS that at some time between Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 29 at / The Hofstra Chronicle 10:20 a.m., a Hofstra

Key NCPD – Nassau County Police Department OCS – Office of Community Standards PS – Public Safety RA – Resident Assistant

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Overheard @ Hofstra In the Student Center:

In Vander Poel:

On the Unispan:

“How is banana a fruit, it’s not juicy. Why have we not talked more about this?”

“I’m watching ‘Brooklyn Nine Nine.’”

“I hate the cats on campus.

They’re assholes.

They won’t let me pet them.”

In Davison Hall:

In Dutch Treats:

“Helen Keller was a communist.

That is widely overlooked.”

“I’m watching my grades drop.”

“Snack Pack 3:18. Oh yeah, the Bible verse.”

In LHSC:

In Suffolk Hall:

In Hammer Lab:

“This guy sounds like he has five teeth.”

“Oh my god. I’m Ariana Grande.”

“There’s a list of approximately 10 people who need to be punched in the face for their own health.”

Boosting brows and confidence CONTINUED FROM A1 and when I went back to school, they bullied me for not having eyebrows,” Speaks said.

It was then that she realized the catch-22 situation she would find herself in if she continued to seek approval and validation from external sources. Once deciding she could no longer focus on how others viewed her, she began trying to grow her brows back.

Speaks found that most products on the market would make her sensitive skin break out, so she started creating a concoction of organic ingredients in her living room until the formula for Brow Boost was formed.

“I started looking up organic and natural ingredients and I started putting them together and everyone in my house thought I was crazy,” Speaks said.

“I started to use it on myself first and people would say, ‘Oh, your eyebrows [are] growing,’ and ‘Your eyebrows look better,’ or, ‘What are you using?’ and I would say, ‘Brow Boost,’”

Speaks said.

Soon after, Speaks started selling her product in her high school’s bathroom, and the same kids that once teased her became her customers.

“When one person used it and said it worked, someone else would use it and I realized I [could] turn this into a business,” she said.

With the help of her mother, who gave her an initial investment, Brow Boost was born.

“With her initial investment of $2000, I used that to get ingredients and packaging. I started small, my packaging was just a sticker in the beginning and once I started making a profit, I upgraded my packaging,” she said.

Upon entering the business world, Speaks experienced age discrimination for being a teenager, but after her battle toward self-acceptance, this obstacle was one that Speaks was equipped to overcome.

“Because I was only 15 years old at the time, they didn’t believe that I could actually start a business. They thought that my product was either fake

and it didn’t work or I wasn’t actually making any money from it,” Speaks said. “I had to keep working hard and proving myself and saying I know I’m young, but I know how to run a business.”

Brow Boost can be found at Speaks’ website, which sells internationally, and at select barber shops and salons.

Speaks not only shares her product with the world, but her inspirational story as well.

Speaks’ experience has shaped her into the strong woman she is today, which has rightfully earned her a spot on TIME’s 25 Most Influential Teens of 2018.

“I talk to kids in elementary and middle school about bullying and what it does to people.

To those who are getting bullied, [I talk to them about] how they can turn it into something positive,” she said.

Beyond a highly successful beauty product, Speaks hopes to spread the message of appreciating one’s natural beauty.

“When I was getting bullied, I tried to conform myself to what people thought my eye-

brows should look like.

“Now I try to preach to people, even if you have thick eyebrows and they are wild, still love them. And if you have thin eyebrows, you can use something to help them grow, but love them when they are thin,” she said.

Speaks’ story is a testimony of what someone can accomplish when they believe in themselves.

Her story also serves as a reminder that one person’s struggle can become someone else’s strength and motivation in their time of pain.

“I’ve gotten to a point where nothing can break me down,” Speaks said. “I’m confident in what I’m doing and the message I’m sending.”

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Humans of Hofstra

By Qainat Anwar STA FF WRITER

“I spent my early life around the Queens area and then I actually

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grew up here in Long Island – Hicksville. One of the reasons why I came to Hofstra was because I really enjoyed how welcoming the staff was, especially the music department. My private instructor, [who] teaches me cello, constantly pushes me to do better and be the best version of myself. My own personal fulfillment geared me toward music, I grew up around music. I mean, I didn’t come from a musical family but it’s something that has kept me going and motivates me to just push through whatever I’m going through. I’ve always liked music, but what really got me to pursue music was when I started listening to K-Pop. I loved the performance aspect of it. I’m a performance major with a concentration in cello and I also do voice lessons. I picked up a music business minor so I can see how both of these, the performing and the business, kind of implement in the music industry. They’re both intertwined because as a performer, you have to constantly look for connections within the music industry. The performances are always linked to people or organizations they knew for long periods of time. I understand and implement that into my performances now. I’m performing in Hofstra’s opera production of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and I’m also in the orchestra. I’m currently applying to summer festivals.”

“I’m originally from Maryland and the area I’m from is predominantly

[a] black, Hispanic area. So, [when it was time to go] away to school, everyone assumed I was going to go to a local school, but I was like, ‘That’s not going to reflect the world I’m going to walk into once I graduate,’ as it is majority white. Applying to schools was tough because I had to balance the whole – which school was best for me. Hofstra actually gave me the most scholarship money. It was the best option then and it was out of my entire world, out of my comfort zone. At first it was a shock; I had to remake friends and remake a sense of community. I was able to make great friends, join a great sorority and I found a sisterhood. I was able to keep parts of myself, cultural parts of myself, but I was also able to branch out and do things I’ve never done. I went to a halal dinner and I was like, ‘That’s dope!’ I’m able to do things I never would have had access to if I stayed back home, you know. Where I grew up everyone I saw looked like me, so coming here allowed me to find a sense of identity in myself and not rely on people already knowing me. I had to make my own name for myself. My sorority is Sigma Gamma Rho; I’m the vice president. I help out with new members, planning events, contacts and anything the sorority needs help with. I try to do my best to take care of it.”

Alana Reyes Courtesy of Qainat Anwar Joe Fay / The Hofstra Chronicle

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M a n o n t h e U n i s pa n What do you think of the new Zarb School of Business?

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Getting Saucy:

Vegan Avocado Arugula Pasta (Serves 2-3)

B y Al anna Bolan d S TAF F WR ITER

“From the outside it looks very nice and modern. It’s pretty big, so it’s a good investment – well, at least it is for the business people.”

By Peter Soucy

– Anushriya Mangal, first-year grad student

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“I think it’s nice. I don’t really have that much of an opinion, but I feel like the money could’ve been put elsewhere. The old building was fine, you know? ” – Jacqueline Blain, freshman

“I’m glad that Hofstra’s putting money into its students and new buildings for us. They should have considered putting money into things like mental health care before they took up a parking lot.”

– Anthony Minerva , senior Robert Kinnaird / The Hofstra Chron-

When I was a young child, I would stand on my tiptoes and watch my dad whip salt onto a piece of steak and place it onto a roaring cast-iron pan bare-handed.

Even after my dad shooed me away from the kitchen, I watched from the doorway. After cooking for a few years myself, I’ve realized cooking is meditative. It can be stressful for some people, but I think of it as something that needs to be done I need to eat, so why not enjoy every second of preparing it? Touching and tasting every ingredient going into my food gives me peace of mind. These recipes I will be sharing for the rest of the semester will be either by me or someone I love. I will try to vary difficulty and dietary restrictions from week to week. This week’s recipe is avocado arugula pasta.

It was something my mom would make my brother and me often in the summer, so eating it in the winter always warms me up.

Ingredients: 1/2 lb. penne or linguine 1 avocado 1 clove of garlic Olive oil

1 1/2 cups arugula A few sprigs of basil 1 lime, freshly squeezed Salt & pepper

Instructions: 1. Put your water to boil. Add salt until the water is the salinity of the ocean (this will help flavor the pasta so you don’t have to add too much salt to the sauce). Add pasta.

2. As you add the pasta to the water, you can start the sauce. Throw the arugula, avocado, basil, garlic, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper into a food processor or blender and purée.

3. Slowly add about 1/4 cup of olive oil while puréeing to emulsify the mixture.

4. Drain your pasta but add a few spoonfuls of the pasta water to the sauce and mix. This will add starch to the sauce and help it stick to the pasta.

5. Pour sauce over the drained pasta and mix until pasta is fully coated.

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Navigating the ‘impending doom’ of graduation

By Meaghan Flaherty SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Over the last few months leading up to the start of my ultimate semester, the impending doom of graduation has led me to question every decision I have ever made over the course of my undergraduate career.

Do I have enough credits?

Should I have gotten an internship? Did I pick the right major? It might be a little late to think about changing my major. Was I involved enough on campus? What the hell am I going to do after graduation?

This question keeps me up at night. For someone whose college years truly have been the best of my life, my main anxieties revolve around what comes next: employment, adulthood, life.

I should be excited about pursuing a career, establishing my professional persona and making my own decisions.

Instead, the thought of graduation is bittersweet.

On one hand, I am full of Hofstra pride in the knowledge that I have successfully completed two bachelor’s degrees in four years, discovered what I am passionate about and made friendships that will last a lifetime; but on the other hand, it is going to be so hard to leave all of this behind.

The start of winter break

meant that I was one semester closer to facing this impending doom. Once I had finished my finals, returned my textbooks and packed the car, I started the unreasonably long drive back to Rochester, New York – even though I live in the same state, it takes me almost seven hours to get home.

I made it back to the Flower City before dark, where I was greeted by my adorable dog and a long-awaited home cooked meal.

Despite having just come off of a 17.5-credit finals week, my mom did not waste any time in informing me that a client of hers had an open position at her company and was looking to hire someone.

“She’s looking for someone to work in the marketing department and I told her that you would be perfect for the job!”

My mother knows that I am a dance and psychology double major, so why she thought I was qualified for a marketing position I will never understand.

But considering that I am a broke college student that practically had a job handed to her, I couldn’t say no. It’s not that I wasn’t excited to gain additional

work experience and learn new skills, I just was sort of looking forward to sleeping in and catching up on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Despite having my unmotivated plans for break ruined, I thanked my mom for networking for me and sent an email to the head of

collection products and software.

Full disclosure: I am not a technology expert. I can navigate my cellphone and laptop just fine, but you will not see me writing code or creating new software any time soon.

Despite my lack of technological prowess, my supervisors were very understanding and made sure that I understood the content that I was working on. Being familiar with data collection thanks to the research components of my psychology major, I was able to familiarize myself with the software very quickly.

I spent my time writing award submissions, drafting blog articles, designing social media posts and learning about how to market L-Tron’s products to a target group of people.

Psychology is all about understanding how people think and why they behave the way that they do. It was fascinating to see how closely related the study of human behavior is to managing exchange relationships through marketing.

By understanding the nature of human thought, I was able to

“Some of us don’t have things all figured out, but there is nothing wrong with a bit of uncertainty.”

L-Tron Corporation’s marketing department.

My internship started the week after and not only did I have first-day jitters, but I was also worried about my qualifications for the job.

I had taken a marketing 101 class to pick up some credits, but that did not prepare me for a career in marketing. I had no idea what to expect when I walked into L-Tron on my first day and I certainly never expected to love it.

L-Tron is a technology company that specializes in data-

identify what people are looking for in a product and emphasize the features that fulfill those needs.

Not only did I enjoy the work that I was doing, but everyone was so welcoming and friendly that by the end of winter break I felt as if I had worked there for longer than a month. I made new relationships with people and felt successful at what I considered to be my first adult job – that’s right, I was adulting.

I felt a new sense of confidence in my abilities, which replaced some of the anxiety I had felt before I embarked on the break. I’m not saying that this experience put my mind completely at ease, but I felt lighter knowing that my hard work was valuable and that my presence mattered.

For my fellow apprehensive seniors, know that you are not alone. Some of us don’t have things all figured out, but there is nothing wrong with a bit of uncertainty.

Keep an open mind, work hard and be confident in your ability to accomplish great things.

Your degree and your individual talents are worth so much more than you realize.

We are smart, we are capable and we are ready to take on the not-so-terrifying world postgraduation.

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Hofstra Opera Theater Presents:

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“The Marriage of Figaro�

At The Black Box Theater - Feb. 1st & Feb. 3rd

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Crime in entertainment is making a killing B2

A&E Crime in entertainment makes a killing

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of the most infa- all these years, we are with the perspective of mous murders in still drawn in by these those who grew up with a new light. complex figures that have him and those that knew Two years after the left such an impact on him personally. Only two premiere of “The People our society. days later, the film “Exv. O.J.,” “The AssassinaAs we make our way tremely Wicked, Shocktion of Gianni Versace: through 2019, it is clear ingly Evil and Vile,” American featuring Crime Story” Zac Efron premiered as Bundy, on FX, and premiered the film at the Sun“My Friend dance Film Dahmer” Festival. was released Unlike in theaters. the previBoth were ous films met with and shows high praise mentioned, for getting this movie inside the is about minds of The series “The People vs. O.J.” holds a 96 percent on Rot- Bundy’s Tomatoes, while “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” relationship these crimi- ten holds 88 percent. nals to show with girlwhat could have pushed that this year’s dark fasci- friend Liz Kloepfer (Lily them over the edge. This nation is centered around Collins) and her conflictaward season, Darren serial killer Ted Bundy. ed feelings for him as she Criss has won a plethora On Thursday, Jan. 24, is unsure what the truth of awards for his portray- Netflix released “Conver- is. While the movie, as al of Andrew Cunanan sations with a Killer: The well as the other features in “The Assassination of Ted Bundy Tapes,” which mentioned, show how the Gianni Versace,” which compares Bundy’s own media perceived these just shows that even after recollection of the events criminals, they also show

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By Eleni Kothesakis A RTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T A SSISTAN T E D I TO R

much fanfare as well as continued hype for the show after each episode aired. While including the well-known images and phrases from the trial, the show also showed something beyond what was shown on the news – the perspective of Simpson before and during the trial. With that, this new generation of television viewers learned about the crimes committed

by Simpson, while older generations got to relive what they had previously experienced but with a fresher perspective. The major success of the show brought the new generation into this dark and curious fascination with the twisted minds of killers, and it set off a trend in showcasing some

how the killer viewed themselves, what their motives may have been and how their community and loved ones were impacted. By looking through these lenses, we are reintroduced to a story that we thought we knew everything about.

The history of these killers and their horrendous acts continues to unravel as the entertainment industry begins to highlight and acknowledge the different angles and sides to these stories. We can definitely expect more retellings of infamous crime stories through film and television as we continue to be captivated by the unique points of view surrounding these types of cases.

A SSISTAN T C O P Y C H I E F

Last summer, Fox canceled their sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” following its fifth season.

The decision caused an uproar of disappointed fans on Twitter, who tweeted out their support for the show and begged for a streaming service or different network to pick up the show. Less than a day and a half later, NBC announced that they would be bringing the show back for its sixth season.

NBC went further than simply resurrecting the show that fans had already started to mourn – it began heartily promoting it. The network produced digital content as well as regular promotions to air in order to build anticipation for a

show fans had reluctantly well of appreciation for said goodbye to months the show that Fox either before. The new home of hadn’t known about or “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” simply ignored. did what the old hadn’t So far, four new and invested extra time episodes have aired on and money into showNBC. They match the related projects beyond previous ones in tone and episodic production, the most memorable of which being a “Die Hard”-themed imagination sequence in which Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) lives out an imitation of his Courtesy of NBC favorite film.

Season six of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Building off the premiered on NBC Thursday, Jan. combination of an 10. aggressive marketing campaign and fan excitecharacters. The NBCment, the sixth season’s created episodes have premiere went on to gain added some variety – the its highest ratings in two characters can curse now years, along with creat– with some themed epiing a massive buzz on sodes, including an origin social media. While this story for Hitchcock (Dirk spike was probably due Blocker) and Scully (Joel to the increased attention, McKinnon Miller) and a it’s clear that there was a honeymoon episode for

Jake and Amy Santiago (Melissa Fumero).

The season’s fourth episode is the last for main character Gina Linetti (Chelsea Peretti), as she departs the show.

So far, Brooklyn’s 99th precinct has yet to fully return to the station for a regular crime-and-shenanigans-of-the-week episode, which were the predominant storylines when the show aired on Fox. It will certainly be interesting to see if those episodes, too, will keep a tone consistent with the rest of the show.

The only character that seems different in the aftermath of the switch is Captain Holt (Andre Braugher). In the new season, he comes across as looser and more laid back – still far more uptight than any other character, but there is

Quick Hits

Alicia Keys is set to host the 61st Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Maroon 5 and Travis Scott performed in the anticipated Super Bowl halftime show that missed the mark

Cover: The Assassination of Gianni Versace

Cool cool cool: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ is back

By Mia Thompson

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a noticeable difference regardless. Again, this could be due to the change of scenery of the new episodes, including, for him, a trip to a resort in Mexico during which he questions his career path.

Whether NBC chooses to make this a trajectory of character development for him or just a bump in the road remains to be seen, but tacked on to Peretti’s departure it could alter the cast’s chemistry.

So far, NBC has only promised a 13-episode deal for what was intended to be its final season on Fox, but with a community of fans passionate enough to express a viral level of support for the show on social media, who’s to say what the future holds for the 99?

“Fast & Furious” spin-off “Hobbs & Shaw” to premiere Friday, Aug. 2.

The Academy of Motion Pictures has announced Whoopi Goldberg as a presenter for the 2019 Oscars.

Backstreet Boys’ “DNA” album hits No. 1 on Billboard for the first time in 20 years.

February 5, 2019•B3 A&E A Netflix warning: Don’t judge a book by its cover

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intelligent man she has ever met.

In a sea of toxic masculinity, it’s always refreshing to see the good guy.

Author of the original novel “You,” Caroline Courtesy of Netflix Kepnes, reminds The series was perceived well by viewers, boasting a current rating of 92 percent on review site readers Rotten Tomatoes. and viewa cliche story and turns it on its

By Natalie Evans ers to not be so naive and to not head.

Everyone is familiar with STAFF WRITER judge a book by its cover because the boy-next-door archetype.

“You” is Netflix’s newest gift it never tells the whole story.

It’s the boy who walks the girl to us. People are obsessed with Show creators Greg Berlanti home after the jock breaks her this show and for a good reason. (“Riverdale,” “Dawson’s Creek”) heart; the boy who waits for her This isn’t a rom-com, thriller and Sera Gamble (“Supernatuin the rain just to give her back or comedy; it’s a hybrid of all her favorite scrunchie; or the boy ral”) have created a show where three. “You” is one of the more every episode is a romantic, funwho listens to all her problems, interesting scripted fiction shows ny, anxiety attack full of twists, gives her helpful advice and is on the platform because it takes turns and new layers uncovered seemingly the most emotionally

in every scene.

Despite the fact that the characters are all playing typical archetypes, these individuals are completely unpredictable, which begs the question of how well does the viewer know what they think they know? How much of their own judgement can we trust?

The first scene may be warm, familiar and inviting, but by the end of the episode the viewer’s jaw will be on the floor. The deeper the audience delves into the mind of Joe (Penn Badgely), the main character and narrator, the more they begin to realize they don’t know who he is at all, and neither does he. This show plays on the idea that viewers are used to seeing these archetypal characters. The show expects the audience to predict what the characters will do next, just for the characters to do something completely different. Viewers want to root for Joe even though they maybe shouldn’t, because his redeeming qualities overshadow their doubts, and then they’re

fooled again.

The female protagonist Beck (Elizabeth Lail) is not just some textbook (pun intended) English major, either. She is witty, beautiful and trapped, but she has her secrets too. The more information that is revealed about her character the more the audience realizes that they don’t know her at all either.

These characters are written to live their subconscious. All of their locked up or unacknowledged thoughts and desires that motivate their everyday choices become exposed. It is thrilling to watch because each character in some way surprises the viewer.

Though it may seem as if this cycle would get boring or tiresome – admittedly sometimes it does – the viewer knows that the character’s days are numbered and there is an hourglass winding down. Characters are being introduced right as they are about to discover the worst parts of themselves, and the climax is bound to be good.

Fox celebrates seasons of love with ‘Rent: Live’

By Victoria Bell

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ASSISTANT EDITOR

Set in the ‘90s, “Rent” takes its audience members through a journey with a group of young, struggling New Yorkers, each of whom is individually fighting their own battles, whether it be love triangles, drug addiction, overcoming an AIDS epidemic or paying their rent. First developed into a Broadway musical and then a movie, the creators at Fox took on the challenge of putting on their own rendition of this classic movie by creating a live, televised version. However, a foot injury the night before the live event by one of the lead cast members, Brennin Hunt (Roger), put a major setback on the project. But as they say in show business, “The show must go on.” Without understudies handy, the heads of the program decided it’d be best to use the prerecorded footage from the dress rehearsal the night before rather than let the audience down.

This particular performance of “Rent” had quite the cast list, reeling in celebrities such as Vanessa

Hudgens (Maureen), Tinashe out the character Betty Rizzo and carrying these vocals. Valentina (Mimi) and Mario (Benny), just Fisher played the role of Doody. in particular, appeared to have to name a few. Other big names An integral part of what makes struggled during her iconic song include Valentina (Angel), who “Rent” so genius is its music. The “Today 4 U.” Fortunately, cast was a competitor on the ninth melodies throughout the show members such as Mario, Hudgens, season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” do not only make for emotional, Hunt and Fisher remained strong and the fourth season of in their vocal abilities “RuPaul’s Drag Race: during the entirety of the All Stars.” Keala Settle, show. best known as the “This The second half of the is Me” singer from show was filled with many “The Greatest Showlovely, tear-jerking balman,” played a number lads from almost all lead of roles throughout the cast members. Hudgens show. Oddly enough, stole the show with her two leads of the show, performance of “Take Me Hudgens and Jordan or Leave Me” as well as Fisher (Mark), happen Brandon Victor Dixon to share very similar in his version of the “I’ll acting backgrounds, in Cover You – Reprise”. that both were former Toward the end of the Disney Channel stars. segment, somewhere Hudgens is most notably within the final 30 minutes, Courtesy of Fox known for playing the the show proceeded with character of Gabriella in its original plan to film live “Rent: Live” featured leading actors and actresses includall three “High School ing on air. Roger could be seen Jordan Fisher, Brennin Hunt and Vanessa Hudgens.

Musical” films, and seated on a table with his inFisher played Seacat in “Teen powerful songs but also carry the jured foot elevated. His foot brace Beach Movie 2.” Not only do the flow of the show as well as tell a was clearly out in the open, not for two share these titles together, deep, meaningful story. However, the costume department to mask. but the two also worked on the during the first half of the threeTo end the performance with a set of Fox’s “Grease: Live” back hour special, more than a few cast bang, the original “Rent” Broadin 2016, where Hudgens acted members seemed to struggle with way cast members made a special

guest appearance. Both companies wrapped up the show singing “Seasons of Love.” Characters from both the theater and TV versions could be seen standing arm in arm. Hugs and smiles could be noticed in every frame of the camera. It was truly a fantastic way to close the show.

In a nutshell, the televised adaptation of “Rent” was a success, considering the circumstances.

After all, viewers only saw a dress rehearsal of what should have been a real-time on-air segment.

Not to say the actors and actresses weren’t trying their hardest, but most could assume they may have tried a tad bit harder having known it was the real deal.

Regardless, the overall message of “Rent” stood tall and rang out to audiences everywhere. The themes of love, togetherness, illness, poverty, loss and death still remained as focal points during the entire production. So, kudos to all involved in “Rent: Live” for managing to bring back this timeless story of a group of friends journeying through the seasons of love.

B4•February 5, 2019

A&E James Blake purists, rejoice!

back to some of his more experimental roots while still managing to capture our hearts with infectious hooks.

Blake’s previous release, “The Colour in Anything,” struck a balance between the experimenCourtesy of Polydor Republic tal nature of his debut and The singer, songwriter and producer from London has released four albums as well as 21 the spacey pisingles and EPs. ano ballads of ficial album tease still took many

By Ben Abrams “Overgrown.” by delighted surprise. With the S TAFF W R I T E R While fans of Blake’s more likes of Travis Scott and André ballad-like tracks, whose numbers James Blake has clearly taken 3000 supporting this latest work, one can only assume to be few, a liking to the “surprise drop” apthe short-but-sweet hype around may not find any silver bullet here, proach to LPs. Although speculathe record was understandably disregarding this release would tion about new tracks had been heightened. Fans have now had be a complete mistake. Blake still circulating for some time prior to over two weeks to digest “Assume strikes a balance between two any announcement, the two weeks’ Form,” a record that brings Blake styles: experimental electronic and notice that came with Blake’s of-

hip-hop. Fans of his debut record will be especially overjoyed by the glitchy nature of “Assume Form” right from the opening title track. Meanwhile, fans of Blake’s foray into hip-hop producing will also be more than satisfied with tracks like “Mile High,” featuring Travis Scott and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. This track will no doubt be played on repeat in the headphones of every Blake follower and many casual listeners as well.

“Where’s The Catch?” featuring André 3000 lives up to the hype of André’s appearance on the record, combining the best of Blake’s glitch elements with André’s punctual flow. “Barefoot in the Park” is another stand-out track, with the addition of Spanish artist Rosalía and her beautiful vocal lines, adding even more variety to a stellar LP. Two tracks that especially stand out on this record are “I’ll Come Too” and “Power On,” which hold significantly more lyrical weight than some of Blake’s

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work before. On “I’ll Come Too,” Blake has finally found a ray of light in all the gloominess of his previous work, singing about the subtle joys of a trusting relationship. Then, on “Power On,” Blake reveals troubling thoughts about his previous outlook on life and how his newfound love has moved him past it all. The first line of the song is, quite literally, “I thought I might be better dead, but I was wrong ...” While always full of emotion, Blake’s lyrics up until now have been more or less submerged in metaphors or hints.

This appears to be the first time Blake has written something so direct it may give loyal fans a jolt at first, but the end result is wholly satisfying.

“Assume Form” takes Blake back to his roots while simultaneously moving forward into a deeper appreciation of hip-hop.

With a well-rounded mix of catchy tunes and intriguing experimental pieces, Blake’s latest release is a must-hear for any curious listener.

Mary Poppins and a practically perfect sequel

another actress who would live up to the exemplary standards of Julie Andrews, who portrayed Mary Poppins in the original film.

“Mary Poppins Returns” debuted in theaters on Wednesday, Dec. 19. Many fans hoped that some of the original music would be integrated and that some fundamental references from the original film would be incorporated as well.

This movie was absolutely wonderful and blew the audience away. All of the worries they may have regarding casting and the magic were put at ease within the first 10 minutes of the Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures film. Emily Blunt, The film is nominated in four categories at the upcoming Oscars, including Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best who portrays Mary Achievement in Costume Design and Best Achievement in Production Design.

Poppins, does an or a supercalifragilistic nanny. for many, so the inherent fear was

By Jenna Clark excellent job at preserving even When some people learned that that this sequel would spoil the STAFF WRITER the tiniest of nuances of such a Disney was releasing a sequel to legacy and magic of the original. beloved character. In addition What do you think of when you the original “Mary Poppins,” they It was expected that it would be to Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, hear the words “Mary Poppins?” If were unsure what to think. “Mary extremely difficult – perhaps even who portrays Jack, a character you’re like most people, you most Poppins” was a childhood favorite impossible – for Disney to find resembling Bert from the original likely think of magic, childhood

film, does a spectacular job at representing the loveable quirks that his character brought to the original film. The child actors Pixie Davies (Anabel), Nathanael Saleh (John) and Joel Dawson (Georgie), who portray the Banks children, were stellar and substantially contributed to the film. The children were what made this film so sentimental, as it largely focused on the family attempting to save their home after their mother passes away. The musical numbers are phenomenal and the animated characters interacting with human characters is a fantastic detail that remains consistent with the magic of the original film.

There are a few critiques that could be made of the film. First, Dick Van Dyke from the original film makes about a two-minute appearance. Although the dance number he performs is outstanding for a person of his age and status, it would have been nice to see more of his character because he is such an iconic member of the original cast. The movie could have a stronger ending. Head to a theater near you to watch the film before it leaves.as this film is most certainly enhanced when viewed on a big screen.

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How the shutdown affected families like mine

“The president is adversely

affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of families just like mine, along with ruining family vacations to national parks, preventing a young couple attempting to purchase their first house from receiving a mortgage and endangering anyone boarding a flight due to the shutdown’s utter negligence of Transportation Security Administration workers.”

By Leah Chiappino During the 34-day government shutdown, which lasted from Saturday, Dec. 22, to Friday, January 25, pundits spewed the same notion over and over: This shutdown is directly affecting 800,000 federal workers and their families. Despite anecdotal stories of workers having to pick up an Uber gig for extra money, single parents worrying about whether or not food was going to be put on the table and Coast Guard members who defend our nation doing so without pay, few can understand the struggle of furloughed employees unless they have gone through a shutdown. I have become familiar with their plight, as my father is a federal worker.

For as long as I have been alive, my dad has worked on behalf of the American people in auditing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). His job is vital, as he

ensures that the IRS, which is responsible for tax collection, is not giving breaks to special interests or corporations. His division often intervenes before the break can be given, saving the government millions of dollars. While the job can seem mundane to some, as someone who wants to pursue a career in government (largely thanks to the work of my father), I grew up thinking he had the coolest job on Earth. I will never forget going to the Capitol as a child and watching him attend congressional hearings amongst senators I saw on TV daily.

The glamour and benefits are overshadowed by the fact that my father’s job is exactly what the pundits have called it – a middleclass job. I was fortunate to live in an affluent area where I could attend superior schools, have access to Long Island beaches and ultimately go on to college. Fancy cars and designer clothes were

never in the cards for me, but I was grateful for what I had and recognized I was lucky to be in the position I was in.

Then, the shutdown hit. In my memory, it has happened a few times before, notably over the Affordable Care Act in 2013 and over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in 2017. Granted, my life was not adversely affected, as they were quickly resolved and were over issues remarkably important to champion for the betterment of the nation.

This shutdown was different.

With President Donald Trump bullying his way into negotiation and refusing to compromise on his border wall that has been proven to be ineffective by thousands of experts, concerns loomed over our heads throughout Christmas break. My school tuition was due, the mortgage had to be paid, food had to be put on the table, pre-

scriptions needed to be filled and we needed gas in our cars.

We were the lucky ones. My parents are lucky enough to have savings they could dig into and my mother makes enough money to carry us for a while. If the shutdown had lasted longer, I don’t know what would have happened to my tuition payments, car loans and even my childhood home when savings ran out.

As is widely known, many others were not so lucky. I was humbled by the outreach of friends and family offering to help if need be, a reminder of the continued greatness of everyday people.

President Trump leveraged my family as political pawns. It was recently reported that over half of Americans, 56 percent, do not support the president’s proposal to construct a wall along the southern border, according to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll.

The president is adversely affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of families just like mine, along with ruining family vacations to national parks, preventing a young couple attempting to purchase their first house from receiving a mortgage and endangering anyone boarding a flight due to the shutdown’s utter negligence of Transportation Security Administration workers.

The next time, I truly hope a deal can be reached so that not just my family, but others affected by the shutdown no longer have to live in fear. President Trump, supposedly the master negotiator, should use these three weeks to work out a deal, one which should not be determined by the mouth of Ann Coulter.

Leah Chiappino is a first-time contributor to the op-ed section.

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February 5, 2019•A 13

The free press should be free for all

By Taylor Clarke

In 1965, Mary Beth Tinker, a 13-year-old middle school student, along with some of her fellow classmates, walked into school wearing black armbands in protest of the Vietnam War. She was asked to remove the armband by school officials and upon refusal, was suspended along with Chris Eckhardt and her brother, John Tinker.

This sparked a landmark court decision, which lasted four years. The case of Tinker v.

Des Moines, which concluded in February of 1969, states that all students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of this milestone in U.S. history. It would be a blessing to say that the actions of the Tinkers, Eckhardt and their other classmates paved the way for a future of free expression and a grand welcoming of free speech

throughout educational facilities, but in reality, their battle in the 1960s was only the beginning.

This year has also been declared the “Year of the Student Journalist,” by the Freedom Forum Institute, the Newseum in Washington, D.C. and the Student Press Law Center, symbolizing the impact that student journalists make on society, the challenges they face and honoring the battle that the Tinker family so tirelessly fought 50 years ago.

The New Voices Act is a nationwide campaign working to guarantee meaningful press freedoms for high school and college student journalists.

Student journalists across the nation are not always afforded the same rights and protections as professionals. Pieces have the potential to be censored, changed or denied publication depending on what state you are in.

As a student journalist, it is a common observation that

“We are taught from the

beginning that our job is to deliver the facts and to be a voice for the voiceless – and in many cases that is what drives people to this field. How dare society try to hold us back from what we are called to do.”

the pieces bringing the most backlash, stirring the most conversation and inspiring officials to try and censor written word are the pieces that possess the most power to convey real change.

Journalism majors do not sit in classrooms all day, intern for little to no money and devote countless hours to student media organizations only to be censored and told that they cannot publish the truth. As journalists, we are taught to fight for the truth, no matter how hard it may be to find, no matter how many interviews it may take or sources it may require.

We are taught from the beginning that our job is to deliver the facts and to be a voice for the voiceless – and in many cases that is what drives people to this field. How dare society try to hold us back from what we are called to do.

I encourage you to research the New Voices Act, particularly in your home state.

Take a look at other states across the nation who are not granted the same privileges and protections. Take a look at the states where students work hours and hours on pieces meant to create change, only to be censored in a split second.

Take a stand with students across the nation who are arguing with government officials to be granted the mere freedom to write, to express, to speak. These students are fighting for the freedoms that cover pages of our history books and are rooted in our nation’s foundation.

We live in a society plagued by “fake news.” We live in a world where journalists are in danger every day in their jobs. We are taught to read everything with a careful eye and to be wary of what we consider to be true.

But consider this: Without a free press, there is no truth.

Without brave voices like Mary Beth Tinker or the founders of the New Voices campaign, there

is no freedom. Without student journalists who embrace this ever-present battle, there is no future.

I am thankful to live in a state that fights so I can express my beliefs. I am thankful I attend a university that allows for this amazing publication to be printed each week.

I am thankful to have my voice and the ability to use my words. I am thankful to fight for the truth every single day alongside passionate professors and motivated classmates. I am thankful to be a student journalist.

The battle has only just begun.

Taylor Clarke is a junior journalism major and news editor for The Chronicle.

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The preferred name policy isn’t enough

By James Factora

Last semester, in a meeting with one of my professors, I casually mentioned my work for a little publication called The Hofstra Chronicle.

Perhaps you’ve heard of it.

Upon showing said professor my byline on the front page, I realized that the name I publish under and the name I used in that class up to that point were not the same. Thankfully, the incident proved largely uneventful aside from that flub, and that professor now uses my actual name whenever we correspond.

After that, though, I wondered how much of my work would go unrecognized because of the name issue. Any journalist knows that the byline is one’s bread and butter; your name is your everything. I resolved to once and for all make usage of Hofstra’s preferred name policy, even though I was scared to take the next plunge. Regardless, I sent it at the beginning of

January, hoping the change would be processed by the time school resumed.

I only received a confirmation email about the name change form after I sent a follow-up two weeks after my initial email, and I only received a real, non-copied and pasted response after I sent that late night second follow-up. Oh, and most crucially, I only received this response after I tweeted about the incident, tagging the official Hofstra account in the process.

I spent the night before the beginning of my senior year on the verge of a panic attack, sending frantic emails explaining my name and the pronouns I use, despite the fact that I submitted the form three weeks in advance specifically to avoid this situation.

Meanwhile, I started an internship at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan. Within the first 10 minutes there, I clarified that my name was James, contrary to

the name I’d interviewed under, and without even batting an eye my supervisor told me that all of my account information would be updated accordingly by the afternoon, which it was.

Somehow, my information as a temporary worker at a nonprofit was updated before my information as a student who is paying thousands of dollars to the University. So clearly this kind of attention to detail within an institution is possible.

Hofstra just isn’t making it a priority, which is in line with the way Hofstra treats queer people in general.

As an idealistic high school senior, the supposed queerfriendliness of Hofstra was one of the factors that drew me most strongly to the school. While it is true that Hofstra does have a sizable queer population, the lack of institutional support for the needs of queer students is truly sad, especially for a private university that claims to be “progressive.”

Gender neutral housing here is limited, inaccessible and costprohibitive to many, especially after last year’s exorbitant raise in housing prices. The preferred name policy is a great first step, but I know that I am not the only person who has had to go through leaps and bounds to actually get it implemented, and I’m still waiting on a new ID card. I’ve heard horror stories of trans people being discriminated against by Public Safety, being deadnamed while trying to acquire what little healthcare we can here and so on and so forth.

This treatment is a far cry from that which can be found at New York University (NYU), also known as “the Hofstra firstchoice school” and “the school Hofstra loves to remind us that it was originally a part of.” A glance at their website reveals a comprehensive overview of trans/gender-nonconforming specific healthcare, ranging from the cultural competency trainings their staff must

undergo to the provision of hormone replacement therapy.

Meanwhile at Hofstra, we have ... “all gender” bathroom signs on the laundry room bathrooms, which are one stall anyway? Thanks, I guess?

In all seriousness LGBTQ+, especially trans, students at Hofstra deserve much better than a rainbow mural on the Unispan and vague, PR-friendly declarations of equality and acceptance for all.

The University has certainly made leaps and bounds since my freshman year here, and I don’t want to discredit the incredible work of students, faculty and administration at all. Still, Hofstra has a long way to go and it’s imperative that we continue to push them to be better. Especially if they want to have any hope of being even a slight competitor to NYU. James Factora is the PR/social chair of the Queer Trans People of Color Coalition.

The problem with the Ted Bundy movie is behind the camera

By Robert Kinnaird There have been countless condemnations of the way in which Ted Bundy’s character is portrayed in wake of the release of the trailer for “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.” The trailer for this movie, in which Hollywood hunk Zac Efron plays Bundy, a famous serial killer and rapist, makes him out to be a sexy, charismatic rock star that took the world by storm with his outlaw antics. The response from Twitter was instantaneous, with people either saying, and I’m paraphrasing, “This is bad,” or, “Yas Efron, slay!! Get it?

Cause Bundy killed people.”

People were quick to try and shut down those who pointed out the problems with casting such an attractive man to play Bundy, arguing that Bundy was a famously charismatic killer who used his looks and charm to both seduce his victims to their brutal deaths and to avoid arrest. His being white in a time and place where black men were commonly blamed for

crimes of this nature certainly didn’t hurt him either when it came to the investigation, but I’m not here to discuss racism in the police force.

I’m here to discuss framing.

I’m personally of the belief that there is nothing wrong with casting a very attractive man to play an evil one. Just look at Jake Gyllenhall’s character in “Nightcrawler.” He’s creepy and frightening, yet no one can deny that Jake is a hottie.

Efron was not wrong to take the part. The error lies with the director, Joe Berlinger, and the studio that made the trailer.

To take a serial killer who famously committed heinous acts of violence against women and practiced necrophilia and frame him as “the bad boy of the justice system” as he parades in a fanciful suit around the courtroom while the judge (played by John Malkovich) says he’s “skating on thin ice,” with rock ‘n’ roll playing in the background gives him more glamour than he deserves.

This isn’t to say that every movie with a serial killer needs to be a dark horror with

a dehumanized and distant murderer like that of Jason.

The sin of “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” is not the humanization of a real-life person who committed these real life crimes or even the fact that a hot guy was cast in the role. The sin of the movie is to make him cool, to immortalize him as the sexy serial killer that people are less ashamed than they probably should be to thirst over on social media, to make him glamorous.

But why does framing matter? Let’s take a secondary character in another movie who was studied by YouTuber Lindsay Ellis. She’s a woman who used to steal cars with her father and fix them up, giving her a useful knowledge of cars (that the men in her life frequently underestimate), a father behind bars and a criminal record. Then, put her in a situation where she and a hapless man happen upon a race of mechanical aliens that turn into cars. In the climax of the movie, this woman is finally able to use her automotive knowledge to help her robot

friends win the fight.

This character is Mikaela Banes, played by Megan Fox from “Transformers.” In her video “Framing Megan Fox,” Ellis describes how Banes actually had the most robust storyline, the most character growth and the highest stakes of any of the human characters in the movie. Yet, in her own fanbase, she found that people found the character forgettable and thought that the movie treated her as nothing more than eye candy.

This is because of the framing. Ellis shows scenes in which Mikaela shows genuine character growth, something the protagonist, played by Shia LeBeouf, lacks almost completely. But all of those scenes feature camera work that is more reminiscent of a Victoria’s Secret commercial than that of a movie. While she shows her car knowledge in the script, proving she has expertise that could be vital to the plot, the camera is giving us midriff, tits and ass. Now this would be fine if the average viewer could focus on two things at once and

actually view Mikaela critically.

However, Ellis found that based on the responses she got on Twitter, your average viewer can’t do that, and character development gets lost in the framing.

In one trailer alone, people have already lost sight of Bundy’s actual character and have immediately started objectifying and glamorizing him. Just like Mikaela Banes, the true nature of this character has been lost by the framing. I don’t think it’s right to blame Efron for this, the same way one wouldn’t blame Fox for Michael Bay making a mediocre movie that fails to respect women even a little.

The director of “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” Berlinger, may have some explaining to do when the movie comes out.

Robert Kinnaird is an assistant head writer for Nonsense Humor Magazine

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Pride Performer of the Week: Desure Buie Scored a career-high 22 points against Northeastern in the team’s 75-61 loss.

“[Buie] realized that somebody had to do something and he stepped up and did it. He’s a special kid.”

– Head coach Joe Mihalich

Quick Stats:

• Has scored 551 points in

four seasons with the Pride.

• He leads the team in assists with 115.

• He leads the team in steals with 57.

• Leads the team with a 90.3 free throw percentage.

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By Mike Senatore STAFF WRITER

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CONTINUED FROM A1 – including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc – and also grabbed four rebounds.

Despite not making a single shot, Tareq Coburn still managed to contribute through his eight rebounds, including two on the offensive end.

Jacquil Taylor led the game in rebounds with 11 as he earned his second double-double of the season. Taylor shot 4 of 7 for 10 points and finished the game with two blocks.

Justin Wright-Foreman was the third Hofstra player to score in the double digits with 15. Wright-Foreman has now

reached 10 points in 76 straight contests, which is the secondlongest active streak in the nation and tied for 14th-longest in NCAA Division I history.

The team’s win streak, which brought the Pride attention on the national scale, ended at 16 wins, which was the longest in the country prior to its end on Saturday.

It also stands as the secondlongest streak in Hofstra’s NCAA Division I history and the third-longest streak ever for the program.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our guys,” said Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich.

“It was a magical run, [we had the] longest win streak in the country. So I’m proud of our guys, but maybe we had to get this clunker out of our system.

“I don’t think that’s who we are, but [I] give the credit to Northeastern because they played so well.”

The Huskies were led by

Vasa Pusica, who filled the stat sheet with 24 points on 7 of 12 shooting, eight rebounds, two steals and an assist.

He was one of four Northeastern starters to score in double digits, with Donnell Gresham Jr., Bolden Brace and Jordan Roland scoring 18, 11 and 10, respectively.

Gresham led the game in three-pointers made with four, while Brace led the Huskies in rebounding with 10 on his way to a double-double.

“Now, it’s our challenge to lick our wounds, head back to Long Island and see if we can get another streak going,” Mihalich said.

After their first loss in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play this year, the Pride look to return to their winning ways on Thursday, Feb. 7, as they host Elon University.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Desure Buie recorded 22 points on Saturday for a new career-high.

Women’s basketball’s conference woes continue

By Jesse Lindell S TA F F W R I T E R

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Hofstra’s women’s basketball team lost on the road to the College of Charleston Cougars, 70-62, on Sunday, Feb. 3. The Pride was leading at halftime, 35-34, and trailing 50-49 after three quarters, but was outscored 20-13 in the fourth quarter.

“We didn’t take advantage of punching them in the face when we could have,” said head coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey.

This game was all about missed opportunities early on, as the Pride scored only six points on the 12 turnovers they caused in the first 20 minutes.

They scored just 10 points overall on the 18 total turnovers caused.

“It just hurts all over because we left it on the table,” KilburnSteveskey said.

“You gave someone a win that didn’t even earn it.”

Hofstra got off to a 5-0 start with a jump shot by Marianne Kalin 41 seconds in and a threepointer by Boogie Brozoski with 7:46 to go in the first quarter.

Hofstra’s largest lead in the first 10 minutes was eight points before settling for a 20-16 lead after the first quarter.

After a layup by E’Lexus Davis to start the second, the Cougars went on a 7-0 scoring run to put themselves ahead, 23-22.

It was back and forth after that until the Pride went into halftime up by one. Kalin scored six of her 12 points in that quarter.

Although the Cougars had another 7-0 scoring run, this time in the third quarter, the back-and-forth action continued.

The Cougars were up 6460 after Davis sunk two free throws. However, a pair of free throws by guard Darien Huff and four free throws by Tyler Collins put Charleston ahead by 10 before the eventual 70-62 win.

“If you let somebody think they can hang around, they think they can play with you,” Kilburn-Steveskey said.

Brozoski put up 31 points for the Pride in this game, her second time scoring over 30 points in her last three games.

Davis and Jaylen Hines recorded six and seven rebounds respectively. Brozoski also led the team with six rebounds.

For the Cougars, Huff tied a career high with 22 points, and forward Arynn Eady recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Deja Ford added 13 points for the Cougars, her 16th game of the season with double-digit points, and was a rebound shy of a double-double.

Latrice Perkins led the team with a career-high six assists.

While the Pride beat the Cougars with points in the paint 30-24, they were outscored on turnovers 20-10, hindering their ability to take an effective lead at any moment in the game.

With the loss, the Pride drops to 7-14 on the season and 1-8

in CAA play. The Cougars improved to 2-7 in conference play and 6-14 overall.

Hofstra women’s basketball

will be back in action on Friday, Feb. 8, when the Pride host Towson at 7 p.m.

Cam Keough/The Hofstra Chronicle Boogie Brozoski scored 31 points on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough.

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Wrestling splits EIWA doubleheader on Saturday

By Max Sacco STAFF W R I T E R

The Hofstra wrestling team split their two contests on Saturday, Feb. 2, as they lost 25-18 to Columbia University and then defeated Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) 19-12 to secure their first Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) conference win of the season.

Pride freshman Dylan Ryder continued his impressive season, adding two more wins to his resume. Ryder is Hofstra’s first true freshman to win 20 matches in a season since Sage Heller won 23 in the 2016-17 season.

Ryder has now won 10 matches straight and 14 of his last 15 matches.

The day started in New York City against Columbia. Hofstra jumped out to an early lead, but then fell apart at the end and lost 25-18.

The Pride won the first three of four bouts to start the match.

Omar Haddad won at 285,

Ryder secured a tech fall at 125 and Garrett Lambert got his second fall of the year at 141 to give the Pride a 15-3 lead after the first four matches of the day.

Columbia would then win the next five bouts to go up 2515 and also secure the match victory. Columbia had two falls against the Pride’s wrestlers to help them tie the match at 15, and then three wins, one by major decision, pushed them into the lead.

At 197, to end the afternoon, Nezar Haddad won his match 6-4 over Columbia’s Sam Wustefeld.

Immediately following the loss to Columbia, Hofstra made the three-hour drive from New York to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to face the Diplomats of F&M. Against F&M, the Pride began how they normally begin by winning the first few matches of the night.

Ryder secured an 11-4 victory over Jose Diaz of F&M to kick off the match. Ryder controlled Diaz the entire match and

prevented any sort of comeback.

Jacob Martin and Holden Heller also won their respective matches by decision, helping the Pride to a 9-3 lead early on.

Heller’s win was his sixth in his last seven matches. Only Ryder has a longer win streak on the team.

The Pride would lose the match at 157 pounds, but at 165, Ryan Burkert did not let the loss in the match before him affect his performance. Against Crew Fullerton of F&M, Burkert dictated the match tempo throughout and used a myriad of takedowns which helped him secure a 10-2 major decision victory to help the Pride go up 14-6.

Ricky Stamm and Trey Rogers would also win their matches by decision, and even with losses at the 197 and 285 weight classes, the Pride held on to win 19-12 in their first match of EIWA play.

The Pride are still on the road for EIWA play and will look to make it two straight wins

as a team when they travel up north to face Sacred Heart on Saturday, Feb. 9. The match is set to start at 7 p.m. They return

home Friday, Feb. 22, to face George Mason at 7 p.m. in the regular season finale.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Holden Heller picked up his sixth victory in his last seven matches.

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Men’s basketball making history, one win at a time

By David Lazar STAFF WRITER

The energy is palpable. The feeling is indescribable. The potential is endless.

The 2018-19 Hofstra men’s basketball team is one for the ages. The Pride has made headlines across the country, emerging as one of the greatest storylines the sport has seen this season thanks to a historic 16-game winning streak. With each victory, the dreams of a team, fan base and community that have all craved success for decades skyrocketed.

This group of young men has been truly unique and special, managing hefty expectations with composure and confidence in themselves. The locker room culture, practice atmosphere and bonds these players have formed are genuine and unique to the Pride.

Despite this incredible win streak coming to an end following their loss to Northeastern University on Saturday, Feb. 2, there is no fear in this squad. Unlike some teams, the Pride embraced their winning streak with open arms and did not shy away from talking about it. The players perfectly walked the line between staying humble and staying hungry.

The Pride put their win streak in perspective, realizing the impact their success has on college admissions, campus morale and the community.

Hofstra has been devoid of success in this sport since 2001, when the Pride made the NCAA tournament but fell to UCLA in the first round, 61-49. This team wants to change that.

“The best part about it is [that] the University benefits,” said head coach Joe Mihalich, “Hofstra University is in the news and being publicized, and it gives us a chance to remind everyone what a great school this is.”

Feelings of positivity and excitement are spreading like wildfire, fueling a hungry and passionate fan base with dreams of making a run in March.

However, that does not stop the Pride from skewing from their

main goal: focusing on one game at a time.

“It is too soon to think about at-large bids and March,” Mihalich said. “If you think any more than the next game ahead of you, then you are going to lose.”

The leadership core wants nothing more than to have the best season possible. Senior guard Justin Wright-Foreman is the catalyst for the Pride, averaging 25.5 points per game on 50.6 percent shooting and shows no signs of letting up. He has scored at least 10 points in 76 straight games, the second longest streak in the nation.

With Wright-Foreman leading the way, this team is confident they can follow their star player to the promised land.

“I just want to live in this moment,” Wright-Foreman said.

“You only go to college once, and I am enjoying this amazing time for the program.”

Wright-Foreman struggled his freshman year with limited playing time, but used it as a learning experience to grow as a player and a person. With the help of mentors like special assistant and Hofstra basketball legend Craig “Speedy” Claxton, the Pride now has one of the best players in the nation leading the way.

But the streak was not solely due to the play of WrightForeman, and that is the beauty of it. Junior guard Eli Pemberton has been WrightForeman’s partner in crime, contributing 15.5 points per game and memorably drilling a full court shot on Thursday, Jan. 24, against James Madison University to beat the buzzer and end the first half.

“My team needs me,” Pemberton said. “It isn’t about points. I do whatever my team needs me to do, whether it is rebounding, defending or doing the little things. One night I will be Dennis Rodman and the next night I will be a scorer.”

The depth of the team is unmatched by other mid-major foes, as the roster sports a diverse lineup of players with many different talents. Senior guard Desure Buie, for example,

is a veteran presence who has mastered the less-spoken aspects of the game. His 90 percent free throw percentage contributes to the Pride’s 79.1 percent mark this season, good for second in the nation behind only the University of the Incarnate Word.

“Free throws win you games,” Buie said. “You need to make free throws when the game comes to a close. I have spent countless hours after practice shooting free throws because that is what wins you games.”

At the end of the day, the Pride is focusing on Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play and taking their momentum into March. All this could be for naught if the team cannot put together three wins in North Charleston, South Carolina for the CAA Tournament, and they recognize that. But for now, there is no harm in embracing a historical stretch of games for this program.

“Everyone else is talking about it,” Mihalich said. “I do not believe in jinxes. When the streak ends, it will be because we did not play well, shoot well or play good defense. It won’t be because of superstitions.”

That type of attitude has done wonders for this team. A program that has often struggled in the New York market grabbed it by the throat, taking the state by storm with a win streak for the ages.

When asked what this meant to them, Mihalich and his players did not hold back in expressing how monumental this was for the program.

“Going on a winning streak means you have the will to win and the refusal to lose,” Mihalich said. “Everyone knows about it and loves talking about it. It is so good for everyone.”

Wright-Foreman, both a talented player and respected individual off the court, focused on the intangibles when talking about what this winning streak means to him.

“A winning streak is all about how you carry yourself,” Wright-Foreman said. “We have to do things right and that is what we have been doing.”

And finally, Pemberton, the wild-card of the team who has been the spark that ignited the streak, feels that it is all about the brotherhood this team has formed.

“The term ‘winning streak’ means that you work, you stay

after practice and put shots up, and most importantly, have a brotherhood,” Pemberton said.

“You can’t compare this group of guys to anything else. I get excited to talk about my team and what we can accomplish.”

Alexandra Licata / The Hofstra Chronicle

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Men’s lacrosse looking to rebound with new talent

By Felipe Fontes SPORTS EDITOR

After an underwhelming 2018 season in which the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team delivered a 6-8 overall record despite carrying nine All-CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) players, Hofstra hopes to fare better in 2019.

Now in his 13th season as head coach, Seth Tierney will look to earn his second CAA championship for the Pride – his last coming in 2008 – after falling to the University of Massachusetts in the semi-finals in 2018.

Tierney will attempt to do so with a new look roster, as only five of last year’s nine all-conference players are returning along with an addition of 14 newcomers who will add a splash of young talent for the Pride. Despite 26 returnees, only three were starters in the semifinal-reaching group from last year.

Most notable of those returning is the coach’s son and local product from Massapequa, New York: Ryan Tierney. A junior attacker who is coming off a first team All-CAA season, Ryan Tierney finished No. 6 in the conference in scoring, No. 4 in points per game and No. 2 in assists a year after the CAA dubbed him rookie of the year.

Aiding Ryan Tierney in leading a young pack, senior Jimmy Yanes returns as well, after posting career-high numbers a season ago along with 2018 second team All-CAA selection, junior Kyle Gallagher.

Of the young guys, attacker Dylan McIntosh, midfielder Dominic Pryor and defender Keegan Santos – all of who collected All-Rookie honors just a season ago – will be back on the field for the Pride.

With the integration of a new set of players on the starting roster, perhaps no challenge will be greater for Ryan Tierney than filling the shoes of 2018 senior

goalie Jack Concannon.

Concannon, who picked up first team honors for the thirdconsecutive season last year, played a huge part in the Pride’s success throughout his tenure with the team.

Last year in particular, Concannon’s value was clear, as even in losses, the senior goalie kept games within hand for the Pride as displayed in his goals against average which stood first in the CAA at 7.81.

Through a pair of scrimmages, Ryan Tierney has given three goalies a chance to play with sophomore Jacob Coleman, red-shirt sophomore Robert Casey and freshman Mac Gates each seeing time in front of the goal.

After three scrimmages to get their feet wet and let preseason adjustments set in, the Pride will get set for the season opener on Saturday, Feb. 2, against Lehigh University.

Following nine games against a strong mix of talent, including

games against programs such as Ohio State University, Georgetown University, Villanova University and Rutgers University. Hofstra will begin it’s crucial CAA slate with a road matchup against Towson University on Saturday, March 30.

The Pride, who placed

No. 3 in first place votes according to the CAA preseason coaches’ poll behind UMass and Towson, will look build the momentum necessary to succeed through the regular season, step into the CAA Tournament and walk away one step further than they did last year with one thing in hand – a CAA trophy.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Seth Tierney hopes to lead a young Hofstra team to a CAA championship.

Women’s lacrosse looks to young core for success

By Eliza Kravitz STAFF WRITER

After finishing No. 5 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with a 2-4 conference record, Hofstra women’s lacrosse will look to advance further in the upcoming season.

The Pride missed the CAA tournament after a 9-13 loss against High Point University in a tie-breaking game.

“I think we were young last year,” said Hofstra head coach Shannon Smith. “We had a lot of mistakes in crucial moments that I think steered some of the game scores for us. I think that our conference is extremely tough. It’s like a backyard brawl every game. I think that this year we just have a new energy, we have a new culture, we have new expectations and that’s due to our leadership. We’re excited for this season and hopefully our tough non-conference schedule prepares us for our conference schedule.”

This year, the team was selected to finish No. 4 in the conference in the preseason

polls.

The Pride lost last year’s starting goalie, Maddie Fields, as she steps away for her senior year to take care of injuries.

Fields played in all 17 games last season and posted a .452 save percentage.

Incoming freshman Jess Smith and senior Sara Guarascio will be in goal this year for the Pride. Guarascio played five games last season and recorded seven saves.

“Sara and Jess are both playing really well and are two different types of goalies,” Smith said. “Sara has been a really great leader to Jess and it’s been really fun to watch them play.”

The Pride added 10 freshmen to the lineup this season as they look to strengthen their team with new talent.

“They’re all really good,” Smith said. “I think that even players that maybe didn’t get as much playing time in the fall have really stepped up in preseason and have gotten so much better. I think a lot of them are going to really step up

for us and do really well, so I’m excited to see it.”

The upperclassmen will play an important role as they help to guide the freshmen in their first year.

“My teammates had my back and they really gave me the confidence to be the player that I could be,” said junior midfielder Alexa Mattera. “With the freshmen coming in, some of them are timid and they’re a little shy, but I think they are really coming out of their shells and really showing what they can be. I see so much potential in all of them, and I think just being there for them and showing them that they can be better is really helping them.”

Junior midfielder Alyssa Parrella will look to be more relaxed this year after an outstanding sophomore season.

Parrella ranked No. 1 in the CAA in points and No. 2 in goals. She also tied the program record for goals in a single season with 57.

“I definitely do think I put pressure on myself,” Parrella said. “But this year I made

it a goal for myself to be more positive and play more [enjoyably] ... I think that we are living in the moment this year because it’s so special.

Every day at practice we are trying to make it memorable and enjoyable. Instead of looking 50 steps forward, I think we are staying more focused on what’s here and what’s now and [we’re] going to go from there and not be too ahead of ourselves.”

Both Parella and Mattera were selected to the 2019 CAA Preseason Team.

The Pride is anxious to start the season and to see how this team will do in a tough 2019 schedule. In March, the Pride will have a rematch of their

season-deciding game against High Point and will later face the reigning NCAA champions James Madison University during their conference schedule.

“I think we are all just really excited to be able to put on our jerseys and step out on the field as a team and see all that extra work, all the hard work, all the long days of practice just pay off in the end and see what our team is actually really capable of,” Mattera said.

The Pride will travel to the Golden State on Saturday, Feb. 9, to play their first game of the season against the University of Southern California.

Back Cover: Both lacrosse teams will begin their seasons this weekend

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