The Hofstra Chronicle Sept. 28, 2021

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Hofstra sports teams practice with no masks on

Photo courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Hofstra Division I sports seem to have become the exception for university-wide mask mandates this fall.

By Madeline Armstrong ASSISTA N T N E W S E D I TO R

While the Hofstra campus continues to prioritize campus safety and follow the “Together Again” guidelines set by the University, Hofstra Division I sports teams have become the exception to these restrictions. Students in the men’s and women’s basketball teams are

allowed to practice and compete without wearing their masks.

“It’s really frustrating because [they are] blatantly not following the guidance and rules that Hofstra has given to all departments in the school,” said junior drama major Zach Morris. “It feels like they care about sports and the things sports does for the school more than the community health.”

Other students involved in club sports, the dance team and the drama and dance department feel as though Hofstra should be treating all students equally.

“The Division I athletes are students just like everyone else,” said sophomore public relations major and member of the Hofstra dance team Bella LoBue. “If they’re going to continue to tell me to put my mask on, then they should be telling [DI student athletes] to put their mask on.”

LoBue thinks practicing and dancing with a mask on is extremely difficult and is a challenge for all the dancers. Being Hofstra University’s third highest ranked team, LoBue does not understand why the DI sports teams are getting preferential treatment over the dance team.

“Our NCAA Division I student athletes train, practice and compete under the supervision of a team physician and a cadre of athletic trainers,” read a statement from University Relations Assistant Vice President Karla Schuster, “who monitor their health with the guidance of Northwell Health.”

Hofstra’s drama and dance department is requiring all students to wear masks when training and rehearsing indoors.

However, students will be allowed to perform without masks if they are regularly tested for COVID-19 during show weeks.

Division I student athletes are following the same safety and

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Hofstra welcomes President Poser

Photo courtesy of University Relations Hofstra will welcome its ninth president on Oct. 1, 2021.

By Julian Rocha A SSISTA NT FEATU R ES ED ITO R

On Friday, Oct. 1, Hofstra University will officially inaugurate its ninth president, Susan Poser. Succeeding former president Stuart Rabinowitz, she is the first female president in the University’s 86-year history.

A law professor by trade, Poser previously served as the Dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law and as the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

Dr. Poser noted that she was drawn to the legal field at an early age. “As a child, I always thought I would be a lawyer,”

Poser said. “My father was a lawyer and it just seemed like an interesting career. And I was very good at arguing; I could argue my mother into a corner.”

When she attended her undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College, Poser majored in classics and minored in political science, where she read political theory from many different eras. “In college,” Poser said, “I was very influenced ... by John Rawls and his theory of justice and how to build a society that can keep everybody at a basic level of subsistence while creating incentives for people.”

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The abuse of Haitian migrants sets us back 200 years opinion

By Sybille Rateau STAFF W R I T E R

This week, America has proven yet again that Black lives do not matter here. The

U.S. is forcibly sending about 14,000 Haitian migrants back to Haiti, a decision so insensible and rash that the U.S. special envoy to Haiti quit in protest.

Just over the summer, Haiti saw

the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, and before they could even begin to recover from that tragedy or hold a new election, they experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that

killed over 2,000 people. Not to mention, with the lack of effective, consistent leadership, Haiti is currently overridden with violence and poverty. Haiti is in no shape to be taking in more

people, and asylum seekers elsewhere should not be forced to return to an unsafe place, but the U.S. doesn’t care, and why should they?

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Hofstra Hillel welcomes Susan Poser with annual Jones Beach cleanup

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Marjorie Rogers / The Hofstra Chronicle Students participated in a beach cleanup to kick off Susan Poser’s inauguration week.

By Marjorie Rogers NE WS E DI TOR

Several members of the Hofstra community gathered on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Jones Beach State Park to volunteer as part of a beach cleanup co-sponsored

by Hofstra Hillel.

Rabbi Dave Siegel, the executive director of Hofstra Hillel, facilitated the event with his father, Lou Siegel, the Nassau County director of the New York State Marine Education Association. The cleanup took place on the inland-facing shore of Jones Beach Island along an estuary, where rivers meet the ocean.

Garbage tends to accumulate in Jones Beach’s estuaries so

removing trash from the area plays a crucial role in preserving local marine life, according to Lou Siegel.

“Anything someone [litters] in Baldwin or Massapequa or Wantagh, it’s going to end up in the water,” Lou Siegel said.

He explained that many marine animals prefer to mate and lay eggs in brackish water, a mixture of saltwater and freshwater.

“The estuaries are like the nursery of the sea. It’s a very important area, so we try to preserve it,” he said.

The beach cleanup served as part of a series of events leading up to the presidential inauguration of Susan Poser. Dave Siegel

said the event encompassed the overarching values of the Hofstra community.

“We’re showing the best of Hofstra,” Dave Siegel said. “All these service projects really [are] the best of who we are at Hofstra. It should be a mentality that we take with us every day.”

Rachel Yovanovich, the president of Hofstra Hillel and a senior public policy and geographic information systems double major, said Hofstra Hillel annually sponsors a ‘reversetashlich’ beach cleanup at Jones Beach State Park, in reference to the act of tashlich, a Jewish tradition during the high holidays.

“Normally on Yom Kippur, which is the Jewish day of

atonement, we apologize for our sins [and] we do this tradition where we throw breadcrumbs into the ocean as a symbolic way of casting away our sins,” Yovanovich said. “Reversetashlich is taking trash out of the ocean [in order] to give back to the world.”

Maria Moreno Suarez, a sophomore psychology major, attended the event with Raissa Cisse, a sophomore rhetoric major. Moreno Suarez and Cisse saw the beach cleanup as a unique opportunity to directly give back to the environment.

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Muslim Student Association co-sponsors food drive

By Eric Munson

SPEC IAL TO T H E C H R O N I CL E

The Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead hosted a curbside food drive on Saturday, Sept. 25. Several Hofstra students and Nassau County residents volunteered at the event, moving bags and boxes of donations from car trunks to a sorting room inside the building.

Anita Ellis, the director of Commuter Student Services and Community Outreach, cosponsored the event with the Muslim Student Association (MSA). Ellis said the food drive was part of a series of events at Hofstra leading up to Susan Poser’s presidential inauguration ceremony on Friday, Oct. 1.

“This [event] is really kicking off the inaugural week,” Ellis said. “I’m very excited for the turnout.”

Arsalan Jamal, a senior

economics and philosophy double major at Hofstra and the president of MSA, was one of the many student volunteers at the event.

“MSA tries to do a lot of volunteer service and community service,” Jamal said. “Once [Ellis] approached us and talked about Mary Brennan and inauguration week, we just thought it aligned with what we want to do. We’re so happy to donate our time, donate our effort and just to volunteer and give back to the community.”

The Mary Brennan INN is part of the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN), a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 by a chaplain at Hofstra University.

It “provides a broad variety of essential services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and profound poverty,” according to the INN’s website.

It is the largest social service

agency of its kind on Long Island, according to Robert Kammerer, a physics professor at Vaughn College in Queens and a board member of the INN. “It was founded as a group of people who wanted to help their neighbors,” Kammerer said.

“They saw their neighbors in need of a meal and they wanted to help so they got together and they opened up a soup kitchen in Hempstead.”

Because the INN has limited full-time staff, volunteers play a critical role during events such as the food drive. Jason Tessler, the donations manager for the INN, worked with the volunteers to unload and move donations.

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DI athletes go maskless

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COVID-19 testing protocols as the rest of the student body, according to statements released from the University and athletics department.

“Student athletes, like all on campus students, are vaccinated,” read a statement from the University. “They are subject to the same testing protocols as on-campus students, being tested if they are symptomatic or are deemed to have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.”

Students do not think that being supervised by a team physician is a valid excuse for student athletes to not follow the same mask protocols as the rest of the Hofstra community.

Morris believes that the athletes cannot be supervised during their free time, so safety cannot be ensured.

“Knowing that there’s a number of athletes in Greek life and knowing that Greek life is definitely having parties on the weekends,” Morris said, “I don’t know what supervision is going to do for that.”

With Division I student athletes being allowed to practice indoors without masks, students are concerned for the safety of the campus and equality among students.

“They’re telling me it’s equal,” LoBue said. “But at the end of the day, I think everybody’s actions are speaking a lot louder than their words right now.”

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War College professor presents the de-evolution of the American presidency

By Megan Naftali and Marjorie Rogers ASSISTA N T N E W S E D I TO R & NE WS EDITOR

Stephen F. Knott, a professor of national security affairs at the United States Naval War College, appeared at an event at the Guthart Cultural Center Theater Monday, Sept. 20, to discuss his latest book, “The Lost Soul of the American Presidency: The Decline into Demagoguery and the Prospects for Renewal.”

In attendance were several political science professors and students. Knott began his discussion by stating that the decline of the role of the U.S. president is not solely due to the election of Donald Trump.

“In my view, the American presidency has lost its way,” Knott said. “It has lost the respect it once held and that predates Trump.”

Knott said that presidents such as George Washington, John Quincy Adams and Abraham Lincoln upheld the ideals of an American presidency because they feared what he calls the “rule of the majority.”

“They had this healthy fear of the tyranny of the majority, which I think we have unfortunately lost,” Knott said.

Knott then shifted the conversation to Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump, whom he classified as “demagogues.”

In other words, “political figures who [were] playing on people’s fears, playing on people’s emotions, on their passions [and] to some extent, playing on the worst in us in order to win an election,” Knott said.

Knott further explained why demagogues pose a threat to the American presidency.

“Over-the-top thinking that one election [or] one individual has the power to change any problem or deal with any crisis confronting the world, I think, has contributed to the collapse in confidence in the American government when it fails to

deliver,” Knott said. “When you heighten expectations so high and then you cannot deliver, there’s been a steady erosion of the American public’s confidence not only in the presidency, but in the federal government.”

Knott concluded his presentation by asserting that if the American presidency returned to a constitutional presidency such as those under Washington, Hamilton or Adams, then the presidency would be “well served.”

“They designed a presidency of sober expectations. One that did not pander to or manipulate public opinion,” Knott said.

“One that was opposed to the notion that it was the president’s job to provide some sort of vision to take us into the promised land and, perhaps most importantly, this was an office that was less likely to implement the majority will at the expense of political, racial and economic minorities.”

Students at the event enjoyed Knott’s presentation and even agreed with his point of view.

“I found his take really interesting, and I agreed with a lot of his points of view,” said Priya Niehaus, a sophomore journalism major. “I really enjoyed it, personally.”

Vincent Lospinuso, a junior journalism major, attended the event as part of a political science class.

“I didn’t think I would agree with him,” Lospinuso said. “I think he gave a really, really convincing argument.”

Lospinuso added that he can apply Knott’s points about the role of the American presidency to what he has observed from past elections. “I find that we put so much energy into thinking that these people that we’re going to vote for ... that they’re going to fix everything in charge,” he said. “This leads to an immense amount of distrust in the federal government.”

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Hofstra community reacts to new Science Center

Photo courtesy of news.hofstra.edu An artist’s rendering of Hofstra’s new Science and Innovation Center, which is scheduled to be completed by December 2022.

By Cassidy Slamin SPECIA L TO TH E C H R O N ICLE

A new 75,000 square foot Science and Innovation Center will soon become the new home of Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. Construction on the Science and Innovation Center, located across from Guthart Hall, is expected to be completed by December of 2022, with the Center opening in 2023.

Construction on the Center officially began following a groundbreaking ceremony on June 10, 2021. Former Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz, Hofstra University Trustee David S. Mack and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin were in attendance, along with other key figures involved in the construction and development of the Center.

“I’m really proud because this is an area where students who go into these programs feel like

there is a return on their investment and there are jobs at the end of that journey,” Rabinowitz said in an interview during his final week in office. He said one of his greatest accomplishments while president was the expansion of the engineering, computer science and natural science programs, as well as the creation of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

The building will also serve as an expansion of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

Funding for the building came from a $25 million Empire State Development grant, as well as a $2 million grant from the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council.

“We are excited about the innovation that can occur between our nursing students and engineering students,” said founding dean of the Hofstra Northwell

School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Kathleen Gallo. “Together, they can work together to solve problems and challenges that are in healthcare today.”

This is the inaugural semester for the Hofstra Northwell Nursing Program, which has launched three new programs: an undergraduate nursing program, a doctoral nursing program and a specialization in nurse anesthesiology. The Hofstra Northwell program will occupy the third and fourth floors of the Science and Innovation Center with state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation technology and equipment.

The Science and Innovation Center is designed for the Engineering and Nursing Programs.

Senior physician assistant student Andrew Cardell said he supports the nursing program having its own space, but wishes the same was extended to PA students.

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MSA gives back with food drive

Public Safety briefs Compiled by Megan Naftali and Julian Rocha

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“Most of the [people here] are volunteers,” Tessler said. “But we take on lots of hats here. Being a manager, I’m active today.

I’m not sitting behind my desk.

Part of being a manager is that you get involved [by] showing and making sure that everything is done right.”

Melissa Connolly, the Vice President of University Relations at Hofstra, volunteered at the food drive. She also worked to promote the event by sending information about it to various newspapers, nonprofit organizations and hospital systems.

“The INN has long been serving hot meals,” Connolly said.

“So really it’s getting the word out that’s important so people know to come here.”

In addition to food drives, community volunteers also play an important role in meal preparation. Junco Kennedy, an employee at the Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, and Mary Ellen McCabe, a stay-at-home mom, have been volunteering together at the INN for almost seven years. They often work in the

kitchen, baking cookies to add to the various meals that go out. “[The INN] is closed to clients on the weekends so we bake the cookies and put them into these giant vats,” Kennedy said. “Then we cover them and we leave them until Monday afternoon, and they put them out for dessert.”

According to Kammerer, the staff and volunteers have served over 15 million meals and provided emergency shelter to over 170,000 people since the INN first opened.

“The INN not only provides emergency food and shelter, but it’s also important to [the INN] that it does it in a way that preserves the dignity and self-respect of those we help,” Kammerer said. “The INN’s philosophy is: If you need help, just ask.”

Hofstra community reacts to new Science Center CONTINUED FROM A4 “I do feel like the PA Program could also use more space,” Cardell said. “I think our resources are very well allocated and I feel we have all the tools we need to succeed as future PAs and nurses. I would like more resources provided to offering students free equipment.”

Sina Rabbany, Dean of the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, said he is anticipating the exposure that the Science and Innovation Center will bring to the University and specifically to the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. “We are excited about the opportunities this is going to create

for our students, [and] more importantly, the visibility it will give us,” he said.

Other students hope the new building will help level the playing field for all students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

“More [diversity] in STEM makes the world better,” said senior mechanical engineering major Edward Mabeza. Mabeza said he appreciates the dedication to STEM programs at Hofstra – the Science and Innovation Center demonstrates Hofstra’s intent to invest and innovate for future generations.

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On Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m., a Hofstra administrator reported being harassed on the phone with repeated calls. PS conducted an investigation which revealed the caller’s identity. The caller was contacted and asked to cease calling the law school or they would have to notify the police. So far, the calls have stopped.

On Sept. 17 (NTG), a Hofstra employee struck his head on one of the statues outside of the Student Center while he was cleaning it. The employee sustained a laceration on the forehead and was transported to PS and then to NUMC for evaluation.

On Sept. 17 at 3:27 p.m., a Hofstra bus driver reported asdfjs;dlfjk;sldkfj;aldfjk car parked on a sidewalk by the Student Center. The vehicle’s owner was asked to move it. The individual claimed that PS needed to show them a sign that states they cannot park on the sidewalk. The individual was issued a referral to Community Standards.

On Sept. 19 (NTG), unauthorized flyers were observed being passed around campus. PS canvassed the area for people who may have been passing out the flyers with negative results.

notified a Title IX officer.

The investigation is still ongoing.

On Sept. 19 at 5:40 p.m., an individual stated that while walking to the West Circle Roadway from Stuyvesant Hall, they noticed a small silver sports car with tinted windows driving past them and stopping.

The individual said the car changed directions several times and kept following the individual. Upon the arrival of PS, the silver vehicle fled the scene. This matter is currently under investigation.

On Sept. 20 at 10 a.m., a Hofstra student reported that while in class, she and other people in the class were continually being filmed. This made the students very uncomfortable.

One individual contacted the professor who, in turn,

On Sept. 21 at 2:40 p.m., a Hofstra student reported an inactive sorority on campus as being active. PS conducted an investigation regarding this matter to determine whether the sorority is still practicing.

On Sept. 21 at 3:23 p.m., a fire alarm sounded in C.V. Starr Hall due to vaping in one of the rooms. The fire department responded and the alarm was reset without incident.

On Sept. 22 at 6:15 p.m., a Hofstra student reported they were approached by an adult male who asked the student to perform in a ritual with him. The student politely refused and left the area. PS was given the man’s description and canvassed the area with negative results.

Key PS: Public Safety NUMC: Nassau University Medical Center NTG: No Time Given

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A sit-down with Susan Poser CONTINUED FROM A1 After graduating, she spent a year in Greece, where she taught English. During this time, she came across an application for an interdisciplinary program at the University of California, Berkeley, where she eventually earned a Ph.D. and a J.D. simultaneously.

Throughout her time as a lawyer, professor and university administrator, Poser has kept the people who influenced her the most close to heart.

“As far as people [who influenced me] go,” Poser said, “I would say my father and the chancellor at Nebraska, who I worked for a few years and knew for a long time. He’s actually going to be at the inauguration and will be seeing me. I had piano teachers that I have been very close to; my husband is phenomenal. And, I also really loved the faculty at UIC. I was very influenced just listening to their talks, and they were just an exceptional group of really smart people.”

The various positive influences in Poser’s life have certainly left a mark on her, as she has in turn impacted the institutions she has spent time at. While at UIC, she oversaw initiatives supporting interdisciplinary faculty research which incorporated fields including robotics, transportation, justice

standing of the world early on.

This, among many other reforms at both institutions, are some of

“I’ve had a wonderful time meeting the students here in various venues,” Poser said.

We’ve gotten to something near a 99.8% vaccination rate for students and employees, which is

Alexis Friedman / The Hofstra Chronicle Ninth president of Hofstra University Dr. Susan Poser.

Poser’s proudest accomplishments.

Although Poser has only been on Hofstra’s campus for a few

“They’ve been incredibly welcoming, and it just seems like there’s a great sense of community here. I have been gifted with

out of sight for a university right now. It has just been fantastic to see the team effort here and the dedication to the University.”

graduate studies, she hopes more current and prospective students will take full advantage of the liberal arts education offered at Hofstra and apply it to their lives beyond college.

“I just see a whole lot of things that we can do both to continue to attract the best students and then graduate them into really successful careers,” Poser said. “But it’s not just by focusing on the students.

We also have to focus on the faculty, and on retention and graduation rates. I just want to support [the faculty and students] so they can reach their full potential.”

Inspired by the potential the University holds, Poser believes every student has a common purpose that can be fulfilled by stepping out of their comfort zone.

“Don’t just go to class, get engaged with other students,” Poser said. “I think students here are very good at that already. I would say that much of success in life is showing up with energy and being willing to do things that you might have zero interest in.”

The past year and a half has been a daunting time for Hofstra due to COVID-19, but Poser has certainly stepped up to the plate. With a steady sense of direction for the University, she looks to keep campus safe and fulfilling for all.

“It just seems like there’s a great sense of community here.” and philosophy. As the dean of the University of Nebraska’s law school, she made international law a required class for first year students to ensure all law students have a proper under-

months, she has already noticed some of the strengths of the student body and staff, beyond what might be found in an admissions pamphlet.

a wonderful group of vice presidents as well. I see the work they have done with all the people in their units to make this a safe campus because of COVID-19.

Over the next few years, Poser has goals for how the University can improve while capitalizing on its strengths. As a Greek classics major during her under-

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T h i s Ho f s t r a L i f e :

Nat e Mc Q u i s t o n

By Audra Nemirow FEATURES EDITOR

“Mechanical engineering” is a rather broad term, but it essentially refers to the study of objects and systems in motion.

Nate McQuiston, a first-year mechanical engineering major, has only been at Hofstra for a month and has already achieved a kind of forward momentum. He is a man in motion: enthusiastic about his college experience so far and taking every opportunity to learn and connect with others.

At the moment, McQuiston hopes to specialize in robotics or cars, but the overarching idea of mechanical engineering, namely problem solving, is what connects him to the field and continues to inspire him.

“I really like to work with my hands and solve problems and think about better ways to do things,” he said. “I’m really interested in how the world works, and I really draw inspiration from the things I see on the internet, like different people on YouTube. They study mechanical engineering and they can just build whatever they want, whatever serves the purpose they want, whether it’s for fun or something that’s actually remotely useful.”

For McQuiston, mechanical engineering is not just a subject to study in a classroom. It is a permanent passion, something that defies the boundary between academic life and the “real” world. The world is full of problems, full of moving parts, and this is an endless source of fascination for McQuiston, who cannot help but apply his knowledge of physics to daily life.

“When you study engineering, you are able to understand the world differently and interact with it in a different and more helpful way,” McQuiston said.

“I sometimes watch the elevator and try to figure out which one is going to get to me first. Sometimes I’m in an elevator [and] I’ll

think about stuff that we learned in physics, like acceleration, and I’ll squat and stand up super fast, and I’ll be not surprised when I get head rush.”

McQuiston is also able to find intellectually serendipitous moments in his daily life when he is home in Pennsylvania, which does not otherwise offer much to stimulate the brain. The open road can provide amusing opportunities to engage in the principles of mechanical engineering.

“I live in a small country town,” McQuiston said, “so you don’t have to worry about driving your car the best, so if I’m really low on gas, I’ll switch my car over to the miles per gallon meter, and I’ll try to figure out which way to drive your car gets the most mileage, and try to coast downhill, try to accelerate downhill to try and coast along without having to use any gas and [try] to rack up the most efficiency for what you have; I’m really interested in efficiency.”

While he might not be able to perform such experiments on the perilous Hempstead Turnpike, he can experiment intellectually and grow personally within his growing network of peers. McQuiston is a member of HofTech, for example, which allows Hofstra students to participate in projects that push the boundaries of STEM. However, McQuiston is also involved in non-STEM

on life.

McQuiston is learning all the time, and this learning experience is inseparable from this sense of camaraderie.

“I really value the mingling of school and friends at the same time,” he said.

“I don’t feel like my time doing schoolwork and my time with Audra Nemirow / The Hofstra Chronicle friends Nate McQuiston, first-year mechanical engineering student. has to be an artistic instinct. Problem solv- pounds with his arms and he had separate. ing, after all, requires intensely fire on him and stuff like that.”

I feel like I’m able to enjoy focused creativity. McQuiston, McQuiston has a practical each thing I do. I can study who also likes to draw, likens approach to the future: “Short, with friends but still have it be mechanical engineering to art, short-term, I see myself getting enjoyable because we’re all in and many of those he admires pizza later. Medium short-term, the lounge, suffering at the same rely on extreme creativity to before graduating, I’m hoping to time. It kind of melds, and I’m make wonderfully audacious get involved with internships and projects. co-ops and really understand the “There’s this one guy on hands-on part of engineering and YouTube I watch called William being able to apply it to my own Osman,” McQuiston said, “and life. And hopefully longer-term, he studied mechanical engiI see myself paying off my masneering, and I think it’s fun the sive amount of student loans and way he solves problems that are hopefully having a job.” sometimes not practical at all, This emphasis on breaking but sometimes it’s really amazdown a looming problem into ing how it works. Like a small smaller, feasible parts certainly comes from mechanical having fun in my classes because machine that butters your toast really fast, or a laser printer that engineering, but it is also an I’m friends with some people will cut ham and cheese to look ingenious way for anyone to in my classes ... so it all kind of like Vin Diesel ... and there’s this approach life. With such a feels like one continuous envione guy [on YouTube] who made worldview, everything becomes ronment.” a functioning Iron Man suit, and possible.

Mechanical engineering is he was able to lift hundreds of highly technical, but it requires

“When you study engineering, you are able to understand the world differently and interact with it in a different and more helpful way.” organizations: He is a member of the Residence Hall Association and the Rabinowitz Honors College, which allows him to meet interesting people outside of his immediate academic circle and learn about different perspectives

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Witnessing history at the Hofstra University Museum of Art

By Anna DeGoede ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Imagining an art gallery without exhibits or visitors is almost impossible. This was the reality for the Hofstra University Museum of Art when it closed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founded in 1963, the Hofstra University Museum of Art is nationally recognized by the American Alliance of Museums. Its collection boasts over 5,000 works, including some pieces that were donated to the University before the museum’s founding. American and European art are most prominent in the collection; however, the museum also maintains several items from Asia, Africa and South and Central America.

After university activities were suspended in March 2020, the museum faced an unprecedented challenge of continuing art-related events without anyone being able to interact with the art in person. The abrupt change to online learning cost the museum a large portion of their usual programming guests.

In the end, museum staff successfully adapted to the online format and hosted discussions, tours and movie screenings with remote audiences.

Even after reopening this fall, Museum Director Karen T. Albert plans on continuing some virtual programming, including Second Fridays, which highlight various pieces from the museum’s permanent collection. Past Second Friday features included prints by Andy Warhol and a collaboration with Veronica Lippencott, Director of Africana Studies at Hofstra.

More than a year after the pandemic shut down normal campus operations, the museum’s new exhibits serve as

another reminder of the impact of COVID-19.

This year’s current events helped inspire the theme for the museum’s main exhibit, one which was not originally part of the museum’s planning. “Where Were You? Witnessing History,” located in the Emily Lowe Gallery, features artwork from a range of tumultuous eras in history. Most notably, the exhibit features artifacts and art from Sept. 11, 2001.

“Knowing that we were going to open this fall and knowing that it was the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the exhibit that we had originally planned was not going to be happening. So that kind of became the focus,” Albert said.

“Thinking about 9/11 led to the thought about, well, how do we remember and memorialize some of these world changing events? What do we do to do

make it to the David Filderman Gallery. Publications informing visitors of the art come accompanied by an insert that corrects the dates originally printed on the page: March 31-Aug. 14, 2020.

The exhibit was intended to be showcased in 2020, to pay tribute to the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification. Other art, by women such as Bernice Abbott and Frances Flora Bond Palmer, acknowledges the long road to women’s suffrage in the U.S. Now that the galleries are open, art enthusiasts can expect even more programming in the future. The museum plans on participating in the Center for Civic Engagement’s Day of Dialogue while also maintaining some of its virtual programming from the past year and a half.

For those who can come to campus, Albert recommends visiting the exhibits in person.

“We are used to seeing images, flipping through them on our phone or whatever. There’s a certain value to kind of slowing down and looking at something in reality. As much as we did do a lot of digital programming, [and] we will still do digital programming or virtual programming and digital images, it’s not the same as seeing something in real life. You totally lose the sense of scale, the size comparisons. You lose the texture of the paint on the canvas.”

“Where Were You? Witnessing History” can be found in Emily Lowe Hall, while “Nevertheless, She Persisted” is located in the David Filderman Gallery on the ninth floor of the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. More information about the museum can be found on its website.

“How do we remember and memorialize some of these world changing events? There’s always an artistic response to these events.”

that? Part of it is, there’s almost always an artistic response to these events.”

Particularly striking pieces in “Where Were You? Witnessing History” include three Faith Ringgold quilts, which she created in partnership with New York City children post-9/11.

The quilts display art and commentary from the children addressing the question of, “What would you do for peace?”

Among some of the other works featured in the exhibit are pieces based around World War II, the Birmingham race riots and Hurricane Sandy.

“Nevertheless, She Persisted,” the museum’s second exhibit of the semester, carries reminders of the long journey it had to

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hofstra Person 1: “That’s actually where she tried LSD for the first time.”

Person 2: “Ohhhh.”

“Someone sat next to me and I heard them thinking so loudly.”

“Wait wasn’t Oedipus that motherf---er that f---ed his mom?”

“Adam Faze looks like if Robert Pattinson bathed in chicken noodle soup.”

“I’m not gonna keep pretending that this cauliflower is rice, because it’s not.”

Person 1: “What is wrong with this cheese!?”

Person 2: “I think it’s vegan.”

“Sometimes I suspect myself of being a vampire even though I know I’m not.”

“Imagine someone is proposing to you, but they’re wearing a beanie.”

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Hofstra alumnus Michael Simon: From trauma to triumph

By Sabrina Blandon STAFF WRITER

Michael Simon received his doctorate of psychology in cognitive behavioral approaches to treatment from Hofstra. He recently published his debut book recounting his 45 years of experience as a private practitioner. The book is called “The Two Roads of Life: Navigating Yourself and Family to Health and Contentment” and is meant to help everyone, children and adults alike, who suffer from emotional and behavioral issues.

In the book, Simon discusses techniques for living a fulfilling, happy life.

One of Simon’s main principles is that one can choose to view difficult events in life as learning experiences. Simon understands what it means to learn

and grow in the face of difficult circumstances. Raised by Holocaust survivors with deep-rooted trauma, Simon said horror and stress were passed down to his generation.

“Love is not something easily transported by my parents to [their] children. They were still coming out of their own PTSD ... so growing up with my parents was hard,” Simon said. “They were very nice in the community, trying to impress people, [but] at home, they acted out the horrors and terrors they went through.”

Due to his relationship with his parents, Simon said he and his older sister often acted out their own problems. He said he’s thankful to have a better relationship with his sister today. When discussing his parents, Simon expressed gratitude to his mother for pulling him out of places

where he shouldn’t have been.

He wasn’t close with his father and there were difficulties in their relationship.

“He started rebuilding his life [by] finding his way [and] he had a lot of business difficulties early in his life but [he] started to get involved with the community, Little League and the Jewish Center to bring himself back into trust,” he said. “Yet, at home, he was still distant and cold and very heavy-handed.”

After his father’s tragic death when he was 13, Simon coped by using drugs and alcohol and was never able to feel comfortable with himself. Without support from his extended family, Simon turned to drumming in a band.

He said he was happy to have his band during his troubled times.

Afterward, he decided to go to college where he almost flunked

out his first year.

“I got a letter saying, well, since you’re not in college, you are going to have to be inducted into the army, which was something I wasn’t going to do,” Simon said. “I was a long-haired hippie [and an] anti-war protester and I really believe, strongly, how immoral that war was. So, I went back to college.”

During his time at school, Simon said psychology classes were the only ones that made sense to him. Once he decided he wanted to become a psychiatrist, Simon studied at Hofstra alongside his first wife.

“We grew a lot and gained a lot from Hofstra. Students who came out of Hofstra were highly regarded in the work field because they knew we had a well-rounded background,” he said. “I was very happy to get

into Hofstra and [I] gained so much through the program.”

Simon was able to dive back into psychology, where he wanted to immortalize the knowledge he gained over the years. Once the pandemic hit, he realized it was the perfect time to sit down and write about his experiences.

“One of my grandchildren was coming along who had some developmental difficulties, so I wanted to put down my knowledge to have my son and daughter-in-law use,” Simon said. “I’m enjoying my life as I always tell people to do. The book was a good transition point to leave behind the work I did clinically for a while and find some closure to see where life will bring me.”

Chron Cooks ft. Lauren Ballinger: An elevated take on Robert Pattinson’s hand pasta

By Lauren Ballinger STAFF WRITER

Ingredients:

Instructions:

⅓ cup olive oil

1. According to Pattinson, “First things first, you gotta microwave the pasta.” Place dry pasta and water into a bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes.

20-30 shrimp 4 garlic cloves minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder ⅔ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ⅔ teaspoon of black pepper

3. Place uncooked shrimp in the frying pan, allowing it to cook for one minute on each side.

1 teaspoon salt

4. Remove the shrimp from the frying pan.

5 teaspoons unsalted butter

5. Use the remainder of the oil left in the pan and add the garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken broth or water, salt and pepper. Cook on high and occasionally stir.

⅔ cup water OR chicken broth

Photo courtesy of Lauren Ballinger

In an interview with GQ, Robert Pattinson shared his recipe for what he called “Piccolini Cuscino” – “tiny pillow” in English. His goal in creating this dish was to master a pasta dish one could hold in their hands. Pattinson’s original recipe contained ingredients such as cornflakes and pre-sliced cheese. The following recipe attempts to elevate his original while maintaining the genius concept that is handheld pasta.

2. Pour oil into a frying pan and let it simmer on medium heat.

1 box pasta (Normally, a shrimp scampi recipe uses angel hair pasta, but Pattinson recommended penne for this particular dish – feel free to take creative liberty on what type of pasta you include)

⅔ cup parsley 1 juiced lemon OR 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 box wraps (tortillas, hardshell tacos, green wraps, etc.)

6. Add butter to the pan. Once it melts, add the shrimp. As soon as shrimp is entirely covered in the sauce, take the pan off the heat.

7. Drain the pasta.

8. Add the drained pasta, shrimp and remaining sauce into a bowl and add lemon juice.

9. Add the dish to a serving bowl and place pasta and shrimp into your chosen wrap.

10. Carry your pasta with you!

Pride Prom: A Night to Remember!

Hofstra was dressed to impress for Pride Prom on Saturday, Sept. 25. The dance kicked off inauguration week and gave students whose proms were canceled due to the pandemic an opportunity to enjoy the night’s festivities.

Photos by Alexis Friedman / The Hofstra Chronicle

Spread by Alexis Friedman, Adam Flash and Jacob Lewis

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Lil Nas X emerges from cocoon, births immersive “MONTERO” album While the singles are already standouts, the rest of the album holds its own in terms of quality. X uses trumpets and both acoustic and electric guitars throughout the 15 tracks to create a cohesive feeling Photo courtesy of Billboard without blurring the songs together.

Montero Lamar Hill, more popularly know as Lil Nas X, is from Lithia Springs, Georgia.

“MONTERO” also shows off X’s abilBy Jessica Zhang ity to bounce between and blend MANAGING EDITOR genres – soulful ballads and pop After what now seems like years punk anthems manage to coexist in of teasing snippets and building a way that doesn’t feel jarring. hype, Lil Nas X finally released X already displayed an aversion his debut album “MONTERO” to being boxed into pure hip-hop on Friday, Sept. 17. Even before with his country-trap hit song X announced the album’s official “Old Town Road,” so the variety drop date, the first three singles in this album feels like a natural “MONTERO (Call Me by Your progression for X as an artist who Name),” “SUN GOES DOWN” strives to defy one-dimensional and “INDUSTRY BABY” acculabels. “DEAD RIGHT NOW” and mulated their fair share of atten“DONT WANT IT” incorporate tion for their catchy and varied gospel elements into the backmelodies and for the videos’ ground vocals, and “LIFE AFTER unapologetically queer themes. The SALEM” is the emo grunge record music video for the fourth single, we never knew we needed.

“THATS WHAT I WANT,” continThe eighth track, “LOST IN ued the legacy with clever callTHE CITADEL,” deserves the backs to “Brokeback Mountain.” popularity that the four singles

received. Its upbeat instrumental and mournful lyrics about trying to move on after realizing the other person doesn’t feel the same way are perfect for late-night yearning sessions. This is the sound that future Lil Nas X releases should expand on.

On the other hand, songs like “SCOOP” (feat. Doja Cat) and “DOLLA SIGN SLIME” (feat.

Megan Thee Stallion) – both women have brief but iconic verses – are the brash bangers people expect from a rapper. However, X keeps the variety going with “THE ART OF REALIZATION.” This interlude is a recording of X’s voice as he muses on his mindset after the success of “Old Town Road” as well as the pressure to keep delivering with “MONTERO.” The interlude is not the only glimpse into X’s emotional journey over the past few years. Many of the songs on X’s album draw on his personal stories, and things get a little dark. X covers everything from the downsides of sudden fame to the hopelessness he felt when he dropped out of college and couldn’t see a future for himself. While not every listener will

be able to relate to X’s exact experiences, the emotion in the songs comes through all the same.

As seen by his social media presence and general demeanor, X is all about eliciting emotion, whether positive or negative. In the weeks leading up to the album’s release date, X went as far as taking pregnancy photos and releasing videos relating to the imminent “birth” of “MONTERO.” He also created a baby registry that featured links to charities that corresponded to each track. Each decision was accompanied by a range of reactions, but that was the point. At the end of the day, people can appreciate Lil Nas X’s approach to online promotion even if they never listen to “MONTERO.” X said on Twitter that the cover art for “MONTERO” is about rebirth, and it does feel like this debut album is his chance to move past the image people formed about him during “Old Town Road” and its lengthy reign over the music scene. “MONTERO” more than accomplishes Lil Nas X’s attempt to simultaneously establish himself as a multifaceted artist and build anticipation for whatever he does next.

73rd Emmy Awards faces controversy for lack of diversity

By Chloe Tomasso SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

On Sunday Sept. 19, the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards was hosted live and in-person

by Cedric the Entertainer. Big winners of the evening included renowned Netflix original series “The Crown” and Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso.” Although there were achievements for people of color at the awards, notably RuPaul Charles becoming the most-awarded person of color in Emmy history and transgender actress Mj “Michaela Jaé” Rodriguez being nominated for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Series,” viewers expressed a multitude of criticisms about the lack of diversity among the winners of the evening.

The number of people of color nominated was the highest it has ever been, but these nominees were not victorious in their categories. In particular, the 12 highest awards of the night were

mentioned Rodriguez, known for all won by white nominees. This her role as Blanca Evangelista sparked a discussion between in the FX series “Pose” and her viewers and entertainers alike costar Billy Porter received an on social media with the hashtag abundance of support from fans “#EmmysSoWhite” trending on who were upset that they did not Twitter. Posts about the Emmys’ win in their claims to try categories. to recognize Many viewnon-white ers expressed actors and their confuwriters being sion over performawhy “The tive flooded Crown” won social media over “Pose” platforms. on Twitter.

Actress Several users Yvette Nicole Photo courtesy of The New York Times suspect that Brown, Michaela Cole won the Outstanding the show was nominated Writing For A Limited Or Anthology snubbed at for her role Series Or Movie Emmy for “I May Destroy You.” the awards in “A Black due to its Lady Sketch focus on the gay and trans comShow,” took to Twitter and munities within the plot and the wrote, “Every chance [the cast.

Emmys] had to make history in Currently, several people are a meaningful way, they passed urging the Emmys to change the on it.” way voting is structured, with People of color were joined by the LGBTQ+ community in criti- plans to boycott the show in the future until things change. While cizing the Emmys. The afore-

the show overhauled their small jury panels with a mass system of smaller groups, this still has not settled the controversy. With these groups, members can make their votes personal, allowing shows with larger audiences to sweep categories. Many believe that it is time for this to change, including Los Angeles Times Arts and Entertainment reporter Ashley Lee who described the Emmys as “that TV show you’re still watching ‘just in case’ it finally does something different, but every year it proves you wrong and does its same old thing again.”

So far, there has been no statement addressing these controversies from the Emmys. However, Gloria Calderón Kellett, coshowrunner of “One Day at a Time” and director of “United We Fall,” tweeted that she is “glad to be on the Exec committee to make a change” in upcoming years.

Quick Hits

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Nintendo announced their cast for the upcoming “Super Mario Bros” movie, including Chris Pratt as Mario and Anya-Taylor Joy as Princess Peach.

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MTV’s “Teen Wolf” announced on Twitter that it is returning in 2022 for a movie revival on Paramount+.

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Netflix announced that their original series, “Tiger King,” will return for a second season on Nov. 17.

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The 2021 Tony Awards reeled in an all-time low of 2.62 million viewers.

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American actor Willie Garson died on Sept. 21 at the age of 57.

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“Survivor 41” brings new era of beloved franchise

By Aidan Judge SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

CBS’ hit reality competition series “Survivor” returned to screens on Wednesday, Sept. 22, for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, kicking off the season with a two-hour double elimination premiere. The Emmy award-winning franchise has decided to return after time off due to the pandemic, with host Jeff Probst coining the season as a “reinvention” of the familiar series fans have been watching since the summer of 2000. The first episode, aptly titled “A New Era,” reinvents the show like never before.

The season, unlike the previous 40 seasons which had specific names, is simply titled “Survivor 41,” ushering in a new way of titling seasons in addition to a wave of other major format changes.

“Survivor” competitions, which lasted for 39 days in its first 40 iterations, have now been shortened to a relentlessly paced 26-day adventure. This increases the speed and pressure of the game that had

once been more spread-out and every representative chooses to The episode also saw a new slow. The contestants on “Surviprotect their vote, they will all twist involving interactions with keep it. However, if a unanimous vor 41” also received significantly members of the opposing tribes, decision is not made among the in which each tribe sends a fewer supplies to ration throughrepresentatives while they are representative to a remote island out the four weeks. For the first separated, every player who time ever, they received zero food to have a “summit” with players decided to “risk” their vote will from the other teams. Once the supplies, making the survival asreceive an extra vote pect of the season the at any Tribal Council most challenging the of their choosing, show has ever seen. giving the castaways As seen in the first a dilemma between episode, there are a choosing to play it significant amount safe or risk power in of new game twists the game for a potenand player advantages meant to shake tial advantage. up the game. In the Although all the premiere episode, new twists were each player received engaging for the a small black die audience, a great cast Photo courtesy of Variety called the “Shot in was also at the center The first season of “Survivor” aired 21 years ago on May 31, the Dark” advantage, 2000. of the season’s start. which allows players For the first time in tribe members have convened, to gamble their vote at any Tribal the franchise’s history, half the they are asked to make a deciCouncil session and risk it all for cast was comprised of BIPOC, a a chance to avoid being voted off. sion regarding their vote at Tribal new rule implemented by CBS Council, a clever spin on the Tribes are also now punished if Television pertaining to their reality competition shows. Throughfamous “prisoner’s dilemma.” If they lose a challenge, with Probst each representative decides to risk out the episode, the audience was taking back the magnesium flint used to make the all-important fire losing their vote at Tribal Council, brought into the personal lives of the players, with one castaway, they will lose their vote, while if back at each tribe’s camp.

Sara Wilson, recounting the story of her grandmother passing away from COVID-19.

The season’s premiere also saw the first-ever Tribal Council double-header to occur on just day three of the game, the earliest a double elimination has ever occurred. Only the first of the three competing tribes won immunity from Tribal Council, while the other two were forced to vote out one of their own. Each Tribal Council proved to be an intense return to the franchise’s claim to fame as being a game of manipulation and betrayal, with intense whispering and strategizing leading up to two players being blindsided by their fellow tribe members.

The return of “Survivor” to living room televisions across the country is not only an exciting moment but a much-needed one.

With a stellar cast, intriguing new twists and exciting Tribal Councils, “Survivor 41” brings back a constant in the lives of reality competition fans.

“Sex Education” season three has enough quirky representation for all

By Lauren Ballinger STAFF WRITER

Season three of the popular Netflix series “Sex Education” sets out to ask – and answer – a question posed in the seventh episode of this season: “How progressive is too progressive?”

In other words, when do nudity, sexually explicit language and conversations about the birds and the bees cross the line between appropriate and inappropriate?

This season, which aired on Friday, Sept. 17, has since remained in the Top 10 in the U.S. on Netflix. It follows multiple central storylines, each with their own style of humor, healing and relatability. For example, the audience watches Adam’s father as he deals with the aftermath of being fired from his position at Moordale Secondary. The audience can also observe Jean and Jakob trying to navigate both pregnancy and their relationships. Throughout the season, different characters

explore their gender identity and expression as well as the complex interconnectedness of high school all while love triangles tangle and friendships falter and reconcile.

“Sex Education” utilizes absurdity and the bizarre to emphasize the way life can feel out of control – and to elicit a laugh. Aimee and Steve share a commitment goat, Rahim throws his own feces out of a moving bus and many more secondary plot points diverge from the main storyline to engage audiences with the somewhat quirky aspects of life.

The dramatics and humor are all there to keep the audience feeling light during the process of uncovering and unpacking some of the heavier aspects of intimacy and growing up. But they’re also there to educate audiences.

In one of the final episodes of the season, the entire school performs a sex-positive night of theatrics, complete with a music video about poking fun at things like douching and normalizing

conversations surrounding the clitoris. Hilarious, indeed, but also extremely helpful in undermining the societal standard and stereotypes that have been built around conversations about sex.

While a full-blown lights show and a choir rendition of “Fuck the Pain Away” by Peaches might be considered extremely inappropriate, presenting it on a television show not only creates a poignant and eternally relevant scene for the show, but it also makes space for similar conversations about sexual autonomy once the television is turned off.

Initially, a few of the season’s storylines felt boring or unrelatable. A depressing tale about a dad going through a divorce or a couple having a child later in their lives is not necessarily engaging to the show’s target audience. However, by the end of the season, viewers get to visualize a fuller image of each character’s path of emotional growth, no matter their age. This concept is not

restricted to any age group, genamine her vulva; Layla painfully eration or kind of person. Instead, binds themself every morning with gauze. it is universally understandable The season is inappropriate and and provides a stable foundation for both comedy and character uncomfortable, but it also grounds development. viewers in its plot and its pragmatism. It sets out to prove that, The way in which the characters emulate and reflect the audiwhile the line between sexual ence is this show’s greatest pull. liberation and danger does exist, Yes, it does have a jarring title it is much worse to hide from the and likable central characters, but concept of progressive sexual what gets audiences to sit down education than to embrace a and watch the entire third season model that acknowledges students’ realities. in one night are the moments when they feel represented.

Especially the moments where it may feel embarrassing or scary to see themselves on screen: A student at Moordale, Dex, measures his penis size; Photo courtesy of NME Aimee uses a “Sex Education” announced its renewal for a fourth seamirror to exson with Netflix.

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BTS joins South Korean president for third UN visit

Sustainable Development Goals Moment with South Korean President Moon Jaein.

The members of BTS Photo courtesy of NPR were Popular K-pop boy band BTS has close to 50 million Instadesignated gram followers as of Sept. 28. as Special

By Mark Herron PresidenSTAFF WRITER tial Envoys for Future Generations and Culture for their third The 76th annual session of the appearance at a U.N. General United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly. They even received Assembly began on Tuesday, diplomatic passports to travel to Sept. 14. After last year’s virtual the United States for the event. session, this year’s proceedings On the floor, Moon and BTS will be done through a hybrid spoke in the live-streamed event series of in-person and online to help promote the U.N.’s Susaddresses. While the opening tainable Development Goals for session on Tuesday had more than 2030, ranging from topics such 100 world leaders and representa- as climate change and racism to tives in attendance, the proceedgender and education inequalings truly kicked off with a bang ity. BTS’ group leader, RM, said the day before, as global music that the Sustainable Development sensation BTS attended the U.N.’s Goals are necessary to achieve

“equal benefits for all.”

In their speech and in a later interview with the U.N.’s UnderSecretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming, the members of BTS brought up thoughts and concerns that young people around the world had about the past two years.

They also brought up young people’s impact on the world and their futures at large while advocating for ways to implement positive change.

Introduced by Moon as “probably the [artists] that [are] most loved by people around the world,” BTS members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, Jungkook and V explained how the youth of the world coped with recent hardships. “During these few years they’ve found dear the time they’ve experienced and cared for nature,” Jimin stated. In response, J-Hope elaborated on the generation’s view of climate change, saying, “Maybe because we feel an encroaching sense of dread that our time on this earth is limited, we just talk about things we mourn,” but that he “shudders”

to think about actually mourning the Earth. Jungkook sympathized with the younger generation’s drive and desire to create meaningful change, saying, “Sometimes the world seems stuck in place even if you’re ready to go.”

Concerning COVID-19, RM began, “I’ve heard that people in their teens and 20s today are being referred to as COVID’s ‘lost generation,’ that they’ve lost their way at a time when they need the most diverse opportunities and must try new things, but I think it’s a stretch to say they’re lost just because the paths they tread can’t be seen by grown-up eyes.”

Jin added, “A more appropriate name would be ‘the welcome generation,’ because instead of fearing change, this generation says ‘Welcome’ and keeps forging ahead.”

Advocating for the COVID-19 vaccine, J-Hope said, “What is important are the choices we make when we’re faced with change ... all seven of us, of course we received vaccinations.”

When asked why he chose BTS to accompany him to the U.N.,

Moon explained that the future is “held in the hands of future generations” and that it is the older generation’s responsibility to implement sustainable development to lessen the negative impact on future generations. He believes the members of BTS are the perfect people to “represent and speak up for younger generations,” as they are “the greatest artists, the best artists of our time, and they have been conveying this message of unity and hope through their music even to the younger people grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In a further attempt to convey that message, BTS performed their hit song “Permission to Dance” at the U.N. complex, dancing through the assembly hall and throughout the grounds as seen in a video that premiered during the Sustainable Development Goals Moment livestream.

Fleming thanked them, saying the video was “going to really bring the world into the United Nations.”

“Hold Me in the Moonlight” is a depressing fall anthem

By Kat Salmon

ASSISTANT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Manitoba-based singer Goody Grace is back with his most recent single “Hold Me in the Moonlight.” It’s the first single off his EP “Nostalgia Kills,” which is set to release this coming Thursday, Sept. 30. Listeners may recognize Grace for his songs “Scumbag” (feat. blink-182) and “two shots” (feat. gnash). He has also collaborated with G-Eazy and Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood, on some past projects.

This is his first single after the release of his debut album, “Don’t Forget Where You Came From,” which came out in February 2021.

“Hold Me in the Moonlight” is an angst-ridden track that is perfect to listen to as the weather gets cooler. The cover art of the single even screams autumn because it’s a bunch of trees with no leaves and a hazy sky. It’s a song about missing someone even though it

wasn’t the right time to be in a relationship but still having feelings for this person.

The first verse is Grace reminiscing about the girl he has left.

He remembers her hazel eyes and his jacket still smells of her perfume. He just misses her even though she was angry at him.

The feeling this verse emanates is one of despair felt right after a breakup.

If it wasn’t already clear that he misses this girl, the chorus reminds listeners of his feelings by reminiscing on their last night together. It’s heartbreaking to hear how he wants to stay with this girl a little bit longer but simply cannot.

In the second verse, he realizes that it wasn’t the right time to be in this relationship. Toward the end, he says, “Everything’s moving way too fast and babe it ain’t right.” There are those moments in life when a friendship or relationship doesn’t feel right. That’s why this verse is so relatable.

By the bridge of the song, it’s extremely clear that he will always love this girl, no matter what. He sings, “Wherever you are, just know my heart’s yours.”

This song brings listeners back to some earlier Grace releases.

The mood is very similar to his songs “So, What Does This All Mean?” and “WYWH.” The first song is about feeling confused while in a new relationship. He’s questioning what his relationship means. In “Hold Me in the Moonlight,” he seems to be questioning his decision, even though he knows it was the right choice.

The second song is about missing someone, just like “Hold Me in the Moonlight.”

Overall, this song is perfect to listen to in the fall because while it’s a nice season, it can be depressing at times. The song is also reminiscent of ‘90s icons Gin Blossoms and Tal Bachman. Fans of the Gin Blossoms’ song “Til I Hear It From You” will absolutely love Grace’s song. If this single is a hint as to what his next EP will

sound like, it will be filled with chill, laid-back songs with ‘90s appeal.

The song has barely gotten 200,000 streams on Spotify, but it’s certainly bound to become a crowd favorite at shows. In an Instagram post, Grace shared, “[It] felt so good performing ‘Hold Me in the Moonlight’ for the first time ... can’t wait to sing this &

every other song every night on tour next month.” He’s obviously proud of this song and it will be great to see him perform it live.

Goody Grace has flourished from a SoundCloud singer to living his dream by working with blink-182, and he’s still growing.

His next project could be a totally different sound, but it would still wow listeners.

Photo courtesy of EWG Management Goody Grace begins the “Nostalgia Kills” tour, his first headline tour in three years, on Monday, Oct. 4.

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AOC is not the savior you think she is

By Daniel Cody When John F. Kennedy (JFK) first entered the public stage, his personality was political wildfire. But, to this day, baby boomers still consider Kennedy a presidential shining star.

We don’t remember JFK as an ill man. Most people remember him as one of America’s most well-liked presidents. After their terms are over, nearly all presidents become more popular, regardless of whether they were liked or disliked during their political career. The public reconstructs them as historical icons, placing their legacies on a pedestal in our collective memory. The lines between personal and political are blurred, but that’s just politics. Sadly, we are losing the ability to distinguish between endearing personality and good politics.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), one of today’s most

By Antonia Moffa Starbucks cups, salad containers, single-use utensils – a lot of the items I (and most Hofstra students) accumulate throughout the day to eat and drink with are made of plastic.

Naturally, my roommates and I have attempted to recycle such plastic in our dorm’s recycling bins. Almost immediately after doing so at the beginning of this semester, however, our RA told the residents on our floor that only cans and plastic bottles can be recycled in those bins. When pressed further, she stated that it was not possible to recycle other forms of plastic from our residence hall.

This feels like an outrageous policy – recycling of plastic is not a new phenomenon, and neither are the environmental issues that are caused by the buildup of plastic in landfills and waterways. It is true that some plastics aren’t necessarily

prominent progressive leaders, also has mass personal appeal.

She’s not exactly on the same latitude as JFK, but by defeating Joe Crowley – once one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress – she is hailed as a new voice among the Democrats. She is fodder for outrage: Right-wingers hate her and liberals are enthused by her. Much like how we glaze over JFK’s regal celebrity, we excuse AOC for establishment pandering.

She, like all media-happy young celebrities, attended the Met Gala. She wore a white dress with “Tax the rich” printed in red.

The Met Gala is a frivolous monstrosity of a cultural institution that blandly regurgitates haphazard fashion trends. It’s a ridiculous circus of tasteless celebrity culture that is gutting what little artistic intuition still exists. If you’re rich and famous and you want to show it off, you

attend the Met Gala.

There is absolutely nothing socialist about the Met Gala.

So, why would an alleged socialist attend?

I found it hard to care about AOC’s stunt, but there’s more to be said about her crafty

“Politicians are not the people they display on television – in all reality, they are uniquely damaged and powerhungry narcissists.” facade. My criticism of AOC is not a personal one. I will not give in to the partisan mudslinging that brandishes AOC as an arbiter of liberal evil or a left-wing white knight. Out of her proposed legislation, 21 bills have passed, most of which are symbolic measures which

renamed buildings and established ceremonious holidays for historical figures. Her crown jewel, the Green New Deal, was shot down and mocked by thenRepublican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after he slated the bill to a lethal vote on the Senate floor.

To be fair, it’s hard to manage a progressive agenda when your party nominates a conservative who benefits from the fossil fuel industry to spearhead its climate action plan. But we can’t forget that AOC elected Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House and fiercely campaigned for Joe Biden. Ironically, she labeled her endorsement of Biden as “tactical,” which is exactly her function.

With AOC, the Democrats can blatantly overlook the failure of their anti-poverty programs and cut millions from unemployment insurance. Sadly, personality is more powerful

Hofstra recycling is not sustainable

recyclable: according to the NY State Department of Conservation, polystyrene, or plastic type 6, is not accepted by most recycling centers because of the difficult nature in sorting it to prevent contamination with other forms of recyclable material. Instead of providing this type of plastic and allowing more of it to enter our landfills, the University should do the responsible thing and simply eliminate its use in dining locations on campus.

The University’s web page on recycling is brief, and states that items such as mixed paper, cans, bottles, batteries and refrigerants are “sorted from the general waste stream on campus.” The page does not mention any avenues for the recycling of plastic meal containers, utensils, cups or straws – all things that are provided by eateries on Hofstra’s campus.

Many containers, such as those provided at Hofstra USA and in

the Student Center’s pasta station, are labeled as compostable. But is the University truly making the effort to separate these containers from the rest of the trash and properly compost them? It doesn’t seem like it, as students have long witnessed trash and recycling being dumped into the same bags by custodial workers.

Yes, we could all individually choose to stop using disposable plastic, but if it continues to be offered on campus, I find it hard to believe that its ease and convenience won’t appeal more to students over having to wash silverware and plates at home.

Ultimately, though, it isn’t fair to place the entirety of the blame on individual students – it is flawed in the same way that blaming people for the rise in greenhouse gas emissions is, when a few major corporations have been the driving force behind it. Individuals can only do so much; institutions must also

be held accountable.

Like American University in Washington, D.C., the University should provide a more sustainable living experience by expanding its recycling program to include a place to responsibly dispose of all the containers offered on campus. American’s recycling program is recognized as one of the best university waste management systems in the country and allows students to place all recyclable items into a single container labeled “Mixed Recycling.” The school also maintains on-campus mechanisms for recycling solid waste like furniture, electronics and plastic bags and wraps.

Hofstra could also utilize reusable containers for food at campus eateries. For example, at Binghamton University in upstate New York, dining halls have adopted the innovative OZZI system, which provides students with a reusable container to fill with food that is

than policy.

The icing on the cake: AOC voted “present” on a bill providing funding to Israel’s Iron Dome. Then, she cried. In a moment where she could’ve protested America’s unnecessary involvement in foreign affairs, she decided to be complicit.

AOC is a tool to secure genuine left-wing support to uphold the weak Biden coalition. She is all smoke and mirrors. Instead of sheepishly idolizing our politicians, we should examine them for what they are. AOC is not our saving grace. She is a cog in the political machine she claims to fight against.

We want politicians who create change, not ones who cry at the opportunity to act.

Daniel Cody is a junior studying journalism and political science. He serves as an Opinion Editor for The Chronicle.

then returned to a vending machine after use. Once returned, students receive a token that can be redeemed for another reusable container for a future meal at any dining location on campus.

It is only fair that the University does its part to secure its students’ futures in the face of climate change, both by allowing us to recycle in a more efficient and streamlined manner and by providing more transparency on the issue. By implementing such programs at Hofstra, the administration would truly make good on its commitment to “conserving natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently.”

Antonia Moffa is a junior global studies and political science major. She serves as a Copy Chief for The Chronicle.

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The abuse of Haitian migrants sets us back 200 years CONTINUED FROM A1 The infamous images circulating of Haitian migrants being chased by border guards with a whip-like cord in hand reveal America’s truest colors and sets us back by just about 200 years.

Many Americans typically associate Haiti with poverty, voodoo and government corruption. Few people know that in 1804, Haiti became the first Black-led republic, the first nation to permanently ban slavery and the first independent Caribbean country. How is it that 200 years later, the country that set the bar for Black excellence is known primarily for being the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere?

It’s by design. Haiti was set up to fail since the very minute it gained independence.

Here’s a brief history lesson: Although Haiti won the war against France in 1804, the French refused to officially recognize Haiti’s independence until 1825, and it came

at a price. For 122 years, Haiti had to pay reparations amounting to $21 billion to France to recognize Haiti’s sovereignty.

Haiti was forced to directly pay 7,900 French slave owners and their descendants because they revolted against a colonial government that stole human beings from their native land, forced them to work, raped them and owned them as property. So, when Haitians should have been focused on developing their infant nation, they also had to worry about paying billions of dollars that they did not have as an apology for their people wanting to live their lives as human beings instead of commodities.

You can find plenty of other examples in which Haiti was wrongly punished throughout history, especially by the U.S. Some include when Haiti was wrongly blamed for bringing AIDS to the U.S. in the ‘80s or in the early ‘90s when the Bush administration detained and rejected thousands of Haitian refugees who were fleeing

dangerous conditions. And we can’t forget about when Donald Trump publicly referred to Haiti as a “shit-hole” country in 2018. The truth is, Haiti

“How is it that 200 years later, the country that set the bar for Black excellence is known primarily for being the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere? It’s by design. Haiti was set up to fail since the very minute it gained independence.” is still being punished for attempting to gain independence in 1804.

Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her “concern” soon after the images

of border patrol went viral on Tuesday: “What I saw depicted about those individuals on horseback, treating human beings the way they were, is horrible. And I fully support what is happening right now, which is a thorough investigation into exactly what is going on there.”

Regardless of how sincere Harris and other political figures are, it’s not enough at this point. Black people are tired of the empty apologies and the meaningless investigations and condemnations. What we need are proactive measures that prevent damage before it is done, before families are separated and before the border patrol takes it upon themselves to set us back 200 years. This is not the first time the U.S. has done wrong by Haiti and its people, and it will happen again unless something is done to protect all international migrants seeking refuge from dangerous conditions.

This is a crisis that needs more than performative re-

posts on social media meant to “spread awareness.” It is time for Haitians to stop paying reparations. It is time for the U.S. to take the initiative and figure out how to do better.

The era of “America first” needs to end here and now.

Sybille Rateau is a junior journalism major from New Jersey.

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TikTok needs to stay out of the Petito case

By Yashu Pericherla True crime is a genre that entices many. The allure of mystery, intrigue of human folly and the general ecstasy of cluesearching allow for fans to feel a rush of adrenaline akin to a Sherlock mind palace sequence without the emotional investment of reality. And while that’s well and good for cold cases long gone, there’s a difference when the victim in question is actively missing – the stakes of the case are palpably rooted in the present. And it is incredibly disgusting for someone to use an ongoing case for internet clout.

A hyper-sensationalized example of this phenomenon is the ongoing Gabby Petito case.

Petito was a 22-year-old woman who went on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. The couple embarked

on their trip in June of this year, and Petito – à la most young people who grew up with the internet – was documenting it on social media. Fast forward to September 2021: A body has been found and the entire country is entranced with the chase, especially influencers.

While social media has played a positive role in the Petito case, there is also a lot that can be said for social media influencers – particularly of the TikTok and YouTube variety – that use these ongoing cases as fodder for their own personal profit. How exciting is it to have the scoop on the next Black Dahlia? To be the first to get in on the next Zodiac Killer? Between online acclaim and the money that comes with virality, influencers have a huge interest in profiting off these

cases. Sex and serial killers sell.

Maybe this behavior could be justified if there weren’t mourning families bombarded at every angle with the public’s hottest takes on this whodunit. If it’s

“Between online acclaim and the money that comes with virality, influencers have a huge interest in profiting off these cases. ” not fawning over actual serial killers, then it’s random people on the internet posting unso-

licited opinions about things they most likely don’t know enough about. It’s heartbreaking enough to go through grief, and that’s before the internet ruins it further.

Social media influencers are a lot more powerful than we want to admit. When they take a stance or highlight an issue, people listen. When social media stars began appearing at the Black Lives Matter marches over the summer of 2020, they helped spotlight the injustices faced by Black people in America, regardless of whether they performed their activism for internet clout. Despite seemingly bad intentions, progress was made.

Intentions do matter because Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie are real people – this case is not a fun Marvel movie to find

Easter eggs in. You’re not going to get a gold star and a book deal for throwing out a crazy theory that might come true – you’re just a jerk.

Yashu Pericherla is a senior English major from Texas. She primarily writes about pop culture and politics. She also serves as an Opinion Editor for The Chronicle.

Bundestag elections show trouble for Merkel and CDU

By Ben Gold Elections for the Bundestag, the German parliament, took place on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU), seem like the optimal option, at least from an outside perspective. Merkel is known to be an excellent foreign diplomat and a leader in implementing green energy who also led Germany through the 2008 and 2020 recessions.

Although Merkel is not running for re-election, her successor, Armin Laschet, shares identical policy views with her. This will effectively secure the election, right? Probably not.

A lot of Germans thought Merkel’s chancellorship was extraordinary. She was able to unify the electorate through her moderate policy. In fact, the CDU shifted to become a more neoliberal and globalist party away from its Christian conservative roots. This enticed not

only the mainstream CDU base but also members from across the German electorate. However, not everyone was happy with the recent shift.

Founded by former CDU members disgruntled with its changes, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) originally started out as a conservative political party in 2013. However, the succession of more moderate party members left it with a right-wing nationalist and anti-immigration agenda. This agenda resonated with some voters in 2017, making it the third most popular party in the Bundestag. Consequently, the CDU suffered historic losses in various state assemblies. Out of desperation, the CDU formed a coalition with their historic rival: the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).

Party shifts and new political identification are common in Germany. For instance, with the SPD’s rightward shift, leftists left them for newer parties such as the Greens and Die Linke.

However, since its inception in 1947 the CDU had always been a relatively stable party and said exodus was new.

Nevertheless, Merkel persisted and her CDU was doing well.

When Merkel announced her resignation in 2018, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer was set to be her successor. In February of 2020, Kramp-Karrenbauer stepped down due to her mishandling of the Thuringia election crisis, where the Thüringen CDU and AfD attempted to form a controversial alliance in the state’s assembly. She was consequently replaced by Laschet.

Afterward, due in part to the general opinion that the CDU handled COVID-19 well in 2020, polls started to skyrocket upward of 40% among the six German parties. Then, by 2021, when the COVID-19 vaccine became available, Germany was struggling to deliver them on time, often facing delays and slowdowns, which started to

tarnish the CDU’s reputation.

This tarnishing started to get worse on the campaign trail.

Laschet was now an unpopular figure. On top of plagiarism charges and supposedly mocking victims of flooding, he showed himself, in the eyes of Germans, to be incompetent. A noted example of said incompetence was not being able to effectively answer a debate moderator’s question of what he had planned for Germany’s future.

With such circumstances, the CDU is polling at a historically low level as of September – around 20-23% to be exact. The SPD, headed by Olaf Scholz, is polling around 23-26% for comparison.

The consensus in Germany is that, under Merkel, the CDU was able to prove itself as being a well-functioning and competent political party. With its strength in handling issues such as climate change, various refugee crises and international diplomacy, it set the precedent

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of making a positive reputation for Germany by spectators.

However, in the eyes of the German electorate, Laschet won’t be able to deliver the same magic. If elected chancellor, he would have to handle issues such as worsening climate change, diplomacy with Russia and China and the recent influx of refugees from Afghanistan.

Unless Laschet is scrapped, the CDU will probably go downhill.

Ben Gold is a first-year political science major from Boston.

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Pride Performer of the Week

Carmichael’s hat trick sends Hofstra past William & Mary

By Josh Sager STAFF WRITER

The Hofstra Pride men’s soccer team came away with another win on Saturday, Sept.

25, at Hofstra Soccer Stadium.

The Pride defeated the College of William & Mary Tribe 4-1 during an afternoon matinee in Hempstead. The win came on the back of big days from sophomore Ryan Carmichael, who got a hat trick, and senior Hendrik Hebbeker, who scored a goal and assisted two of

Carmichael’s goals.

With this win, Hofstra is now 7-1-0 overall and 2-1-0 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play. The Tribe has now slipped to 2-3-0 this season with a CAA play record 0-2-0.

“When you look at the end result, 4-1, it looks like it’s been a comfortable game, but far from it,” said head coach Richard Nuttall.

William & Mary began this match with a goal from junior forward Diba Nwegbo. Right off kickoff, Tribe midfielder Alfredo Bozalongo sent a cross over to Nwegbo who shot a screamer past Hofstra goalkeeper Wessel Speel just 12 seconds into the game.

“We had a joke in the locker room. That’s the quickest goal ever scored on Hofstra soccer in my time here,” Nuttall said.

That turned out to be the only goal of the day for the Tribe, as well as the only shot William &

Mary had the entire first half.

Hofstra didn’t stay behind for long. At 11:46, Hebbeker sent a wonder strike past William & Mary goalie Connor Andrews.

Storm Strongin got the assist.

Six minutes later, Hebbeker sent a long pass up the field to Carmichael who dribbled into the box and put a goal in the back of net near the far post to make it 2-1.

In the second half, at the 74:45 mark, Hebbeker passed the ball to Carmichael who dribbled through two Tribe defenders and scored to make it 3-1 Pride.

After getting the brace, it didn’t take the Northern Irishman long to score his third.

He got his third goal in less than a minute after scoring the second. After running down the end line, he cut it back and ripped a shot to get his trifecta.

The hat trick was the first three-goal performance for

the Pride since now-graduate student Matthew Vowinkel scored three on Nov. 2, 2019, against Northeastern University.

“It’s always nice to score,” Hebbeker said. “Part of what is expected of me, as well, is to produce goals, either by assisting or scoring. If I can continue to get on the scoresheet as well, I would be happy.”

The German senior is on fire as of late, scoring three goals and getting four assists in his last four games.

It’s back on the road for the Pride on Tuesday, Sept. 28, when they head to Sweeney Field in Philadelphia to take on St. Joseph’s University at 7 p.m.

Alexis Friedman / The Hofstra Chronicle Men’s soccer moves to 7-1 on the season, the team’s best start since 1996.

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Volleyball drops second straight match after loss to Huskies

By Andrew Allegrini STAFF W R I T E R

The Hofstra volleyball team lost a close one on Saturday, Sept. 25, on the road in Boston, Mass. to the similarly ranked Northeastern University team in five sets.

Set scores were 25-21, 18-25, 25-14, 26-28 and 6-15.

Hofstra won the first set 2521, with both teams trading sets through the match. Hofstra’s offensive attack came through

in the opening stanza with 13 kills and only three errors. The Huskies posted an impressive 12 kills in the set, but seven errors cost Northeastern any chances of taking the set.

The Huskies made quick work of the Pride, tying the match back up after taking the second set 25-18. Hofstra took the third in dominating fashion 25-14, giving the Pride a 2-1 set advantage over the Huskies.

The Pride held Northeastern to a negative attack percentage of .075 as the Huskies committed 11 errors in the set.

Northeastern was not backing down though, as they clapped back and tied it up in the closest set of the match, winning the fourth set by a score of 28-26.

The Pride rattled off 19 kills in the fourth set with six errors for a .289 attack percentage while Northeastern had 17 kills and four errors for a .277 attack

percentage for the set.

They then held Hofstra to a mere six points in the final set of the game while starting the set by scoring five points right out of the gate and ending with a score of 15-6.

Northeastern’s victory was led by an impressive performance

by Nailah Jenkins who finished with a team-leading nine kills and two aces.

Zyare Abdul-Rahim led Hofstra with 14 kills. Ana Martinovic had a stat line of 13 kills, four blocks, seven digs and one assist. Hofstra was able to out block Northeastern 13-7 but not outscore them.

Having dropped back-to-back conference matches, Hofstra (7-7) fell to 1-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), with the Huskies moving to 7-6 with a perfect 3-0 in CAA play.

The two teams meet again on Sunday, Sept. 26.

Hofstra Athletics Abdul-Rahim led the Pride with 14 kills in the match.

Hofstra earns five-set victory on road to Northeastern

By Eddie Gardner

SPORTS S O C I A L M E D I A E DI TOR

The Hofstra volleyball team earned its second Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) victory on Sunday, Sept.

26, defeating Northeastern University in five sets at Solomon Court.

The Pride got big performances from Zyare Abdul-Rahim with 17 kills,

Chiara Cucco with 19 digs and Beatriz Alves with a career-high 47 assists, seven kills and 12 digs.

Hofstra improved to 8-7 on the year and 2-2 in CAA play with set scores of 25-16, 24-26, 25-15, 17-25 and 15-10.

The Pride and Huskies battled closely to begin the first set, but with Northeastern up 6-5, Hofstra began to gain momentum and break away.

The Pride went on a 7-2 scoring run and went ahead 12-8 thanks in part to four errors by the Huskies.

Hofstra never forfeited the lead and continued to build it.

Later in the set, three kills from Florencia Wolkowyski fueled a 4-0 Pride run as they took a nine-point lead. Hofstra closed out the first set with one more kill from Wolkowyski.

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Northeastern responded from the large loss in set one to win a very closely contested second set by a score of 26-24.

Hofstra built up a 9-4 lead, but the Huskies caught fire and exploded with an impressive 11-3 scoring run. The Pride’s five errors also helped Northeastern out a lot.

With Northeastern at set point at 24-19, Hofstra rallied all the way back to tie the score.

However, the Huskies quickly took back the momentum and spoiled the Pride’s comeback efforts. They won the next two points and evened up the match.

After dominating the third set with a 25-15 victory, Hofstra could not close out the match in the fourth set and were overpowered by the Huskies in a 25-17 defeat. However, in set five, the Pride took back control and was able to split the weekend up in Boston.

Hofstra opened with a huge lead early in the set after a 6-0 run fueled by three kills from Abdul-Rahim. Northeastern fought back and kept it close, but with the score at 12-10 in favor of Hofstra, the Pride finished off the match with three

Hofstra Athletics Alves had a career-high 47 assists against Northeastern.

straight points.

Hofstra concluded their weekend trip to Mass. with a 1-1 record and will stay on the road for their next match in Delaware. The Pride and the last place Blue Hens will battle for two straight days on Saturday,

Oct. 2, and Sunday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m.

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No. 14 Hofstra blanks Towson for fourth straight shut out

By Andrew Fantucchio STAFF WRITER

The No. 14 Hofstra women’s soccer team opened their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) schedule with a 2-0 win over Towson University on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Hofstra Soccer Stadium, improving their record to 9-1.

Senior forward Miri Taylor added to her already impressive season by scoring two goals in the match. Her first opportunity came by converting on a penalty kick early in the first half. Later she found the back of the net on

an unassisted goal with minutes remaining in the second half to extend the Pride’s lead. Taylor now sits atop the national leader board with 10 goals this season following Sunday’s win. “[Taylor] is an elite level player,” said Hofstra assistant head coach Gerry Lucey. “She has a great understanding of the game, and she works extremely hard.

She’s a quality individual and a quality player.”

Junior goalkeeper Skylar Kuzmich, the reigning CAA Defensive Player of the Week and Player of the Week as voted by the United Soccer Coaches, recorded five saves against the Tigers. The win was Kuzmich’s fourth shutout in a row and fifth this year. “[Kuzmich] has been very stellar in goal,” Lucey said.

“She came up big for us a couple of times today and she’s been stepping up her game. We obviously don’t allow that many chances, but [Kuzmich] has been there for us when we do.”

Towson came into the game with an offensive attack that has a tendency to go from hot to cold on a game-to-game basis. Led by sophomore Nia Christopher, the Tigers are have not won this year in matches where Christopher fails to record a point, and Hofstra made that the focus of their attack on Sunday.

“We did our homework on [Christopher],” Lucey said. “We knew she was a serious threat up front. We tried to organize the back four and we tried to not allow too much service into her by making sure we always had a player covering her so that she couldn’t get in space and hurt us.”

The Pride has now won six straight matches and closes out the month of September having gone undefeated with a 6-0 record.

They now look to carry that momentum into their next match as they continue CAA play on Sunday, Oct. 3, at James Madison University.

“We’ve got a very determined

group,” Lucey said. “They know what they want to do this year.

The rest of the conference has a target on us, so I think you’re going to see a Hofstra team that’s

going to play some excellent soccer and hopefully dominate games.”

Adam Flash / The Hofstra Chronicle Taylor had two goals in the match against Towson.

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Pro soccer returns to Hofstra with New Amsterdam FC

By Ian Behnke

SPEC IA L TO T H E C H R O N I CL E

New Amsterdam FC (NAFC), a third-tier professional soccer club playing in the National Independent Soccer Association, played its first home match at the Hofstra Soccer Stadium after the start of the fall semester on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The team fell by a score of 2-1. NAFC announced Hofstra University’s soccer facility as their home venue for the 2021 season earlier this year.

This season marks the first time since 2016 that Hofstra has hosted professional soccer. The New York Cosmos, formerly of the North American Soccer League, played their home games at James M. Shuart Stadium from 2013-2016, a nod to the original New York Cosmos franchise that played two seasons at the stadium on Hofstra’s campus in the 1970s.

“I’m very happy we have professional sports after the Cosmos; I used to enjoy those games,” said Hofstra men’s soccer head coach Richard Nuttall. “I just hope it grows, and grows, and grows, like you do any other professional franchise.”

Nuttall is also hoping that the New Amsterdam squad will inspire some of the athletes

under his instruction.

“We’ve got a couple of guys on the team that are doing well and have some interest,” Nuttall said, “so hopefully they can be role models for our team.”

New Amsterdam’s presence on campus adds yet another chapter to an already rich history of soccer at Hofstra University.

In addition to the historical success of collegiate programs and the hosting of the New York Cosmos, other squads have called Hofstra home, including the Long Island Rough Riders from 1994-2008, the longest tenure a professional team had on Hofstra’s campus. Soccer legend Pelé also has a link to the University as a former member of the original New York Cosmos from 1975-1977 and the honorary president of the revived franchise that called Hofstra home for three years.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing a high level of play,” said Tanner Bucher, a freshman on the pre-med track.

New Amsterdam faced off on Wednesday against Stumptown AC, a North Carolina-based outfit who entered the match with six points through their first seven matches, good for eighth in the league. New Amsterdam came into the game in sixth place in the league table, notching seven points through

their first six games.

Stumptown AC struck first in the seventh minute of the match, converting off a longrange free kick effort. Alex McGrath delivered a wonderful set piece in front of the goal, right to the head of Robert Hines. Hines forcefully headed the ball on net, and despite a strong deflection from the New Amsterdam goalkeeper, the ball still found a way into the goal to give Stumptown an early 1-0 lead.

New Amsterdam leveled the score in the 21st minute on a penalty kick. While entering the 18-yard box, New Amsterdam’s Shavon John-Brown was dragged to the turf by the last defender, drawing the foul and penalty shot. Chris Bermúdez converted from the penalty mark, making Stumptown’s goalkeeper Kevin Gonzalez dive the wrong way. This score tied the match at one goal apiece.

In the 85th minute, Yuki Shibata of Stumptown took a pass on the left wing, dribbling all alone into New Amsterdam’s 18-yard box. He fired a shot toward the far post, out of the reach of the goalkeeper, to give the visitors a lead they would not relinquish.

Although the home side didn’t earn the win, that didn’t seem to dampen the atmosphere in the

stands.

“It enriches the Hofstra experience,” said Robert Abarmov, a sophomore engineering major, “and, obviously, it’s nice to see other people getting involved.”

“If you love the game of soccer, you can get something out of this. It’s a great atmosphere,” said Al Smith, a sophomore engineering major.

“It’s great for the campus. Most colleges don’t have this and it’s such a great experience for the crowd and the students.”

“It’s great to have the

students out,” Bermúdez, New Amsterdam’s lone goal-scorer in Wednesday’s match, said. “We want more and more supporters out [at] every game, and we feel that we’re part of Hofstra since this is our home pitch for the season.”

New Amsterdam will return home on Wednesday, Sept. 29, when they welcome current league leader Detroit City to the Hofstra Soccer Stadium.

Hofstra Athletics Hofstra serves as the home stadium this season for New Amsterdam FC.

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‘H eading ’ to the T op Hofstra quickly recovers from early deficit to cruise past William & Mary.

Adam Flash / The Hofstra Chronicle