March 2014
Vol. 60, Issue 3
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The student voice of Holy Family University since 1954
Page 2 HFU Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Page 8 Women’s Basketball
Page 7 Join the Zumba Fun
Page 2 Learn. Build. Love.
By William Leifholtz
June 30th will mark the end of an era for higher cesca at the helm, but what truly sets the university education in Philadelphia. After 32 years as presiapart is the mission that serves as the foundation of dent of Holy Family University, Sister Francesca success. Onley, PhD, CSFN will step down from her posi“Dedication to mission is what really sets us tion. apart. Every college, university, or business has “I feel so privileged to have been able to play a a mission, but it depends on how you spread the role in Holy Family’s tremendous transformation knowledge and understanding of that mission,” said from a college to a university, from a small, loSister Francesca. “We really try to have employees, cal private school to one with students from other students, and everyone live it and be able speak states and other counabout it. They are able tries,” said Sister Franto speak about it and cesca in a press confermake it a part of their ence on Jan. 30. lives. These core values Under her direction, are something that can Holy Family transibe attained in everyday tioned from college to life.” university, raised mulThe core values are tiple buildings such as family, respect, integrithe Campus Center and ty, service and responEducation & Technolsibility, learning, and ogy Center, established vision. These values the Newtown campus help carry out the in 1995, and deepened university’s mission of education with the adassume lifelong respondition of new programs. sibilities towards God, The architect of these society, and self. One changes served as the can find this to be true longest tenured univerin Sister Francesca’s life. sity president in PhilaNot only is she a chair delphia. on the Commission on “When I came in and Disarmament EducaI studied [Holy Family] tion, Conflict Resoluand saw the numbers tion and Peace, but and the size, there was Anyone who came across Sister Francesca was sure to receive a she has also been at the warm, welcoming smile. only one way to go forefront of international and that was up and to educational partnerships expand. I looked at other institutions of higher edu- by supporting programs to teach English to semication about our size, where they were going and narians in Vietnam and children in Africa. where higher education was going,” stated Sister The mission and the core values are what Sister Francesca. “After studying and looking around, I Francesca is most proud of in her tenure as presiknew there had to be expansion of the programs, dent. “To be able to focus on the mission, that is buildings, and athletics. You look around, you see something to be proud of and share with others. what’s needed, you ask the campus community I think that is a great success because everything what do they want, they know what they want. is based on that mission and the core values. It is You try to achieve those goals and that’s what I a basis upon which to build everything, the prodid.” grams, buildings, relationships, it is a foundation. No stranger to Northeast Philadelphia, the MayEverything was built around the mission.” fair native was a member of St. Matthew’s parish Sister Francesca’s advice to students of the uniand joined the Congregation of the Sisters of the versity is not only to know about the mission, but Holy Family of Nazareth in 1950. She proceeded to to also, study and enjoy themselves. She said, “The graduate from Holy Family in 1959 with a bachstudents should study and participate in the activielor’s degree in education and business. From there, ties of the university and really know what that Sister Francesca served as principal of Nazareth university is doing for them…This is the last opAcademy High School from 1972 to 1980, and a portunity for students to be able to focus on what year later, she was inaugurated as Holy Family’s they are going to do in the future. They have to fourth university president. think clearly, but at the same time they should have Growing up in the area helped Sister Francesca fun and enjoy themselves. That is what takes the prepare for her role at Holy Family. “I am familiar stress away from the whole situation. It is a time of with the area, the people, and the needs of people. serious study and serious thought of the future, but I thought that I could give back to the commuat the same time, it is about developing friends for nity and help the people. Education is one step to the future and having some fun.” success and I feel like I have fulfilled that role as Holy Family has already initiated the search for president. I’ve tried to develop an institution of Sister Francesca’s replacement by enacting the higher education in this area,” said the University Presidential Search Committee. The committee President. consists of the board of trustees and the consultant Holy Family has become a notable school for firm Hyatt-Fennell to work closely with the student higher education in Philadelphia with Sister Franbody in finding the university’s fifth president. Photo courtesy of Holy Family University
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Holy Family Celebrates 60 Years By Christopher S. Kovacs Bible is not only a work of art, but a Bible for the 21st Century. Some of the artwork within the Bible gives a modern take on such events like the Creation of the World and also shows how God is present in our modern lives. On Wednesday afternoon, a celebration was held in the Campus Center Cafeteria to officially recognize Holy Family’s 60th Anniversary. A special birthday cake was displayed and later given out to students who attended the event, along with free ice cream. In addition to the sweets, several limited edition Student Rebecca Parfitt with Mr. David Alloway, showing off the beautiful plush tigers that wore a “60th An- Saint John’s Bible in the library. versity entered its 60th year full of confidence niversary” t-shirt were given out as and hope for the future. The weather might well. However, Mother Nature dumped even have put a damper on the event, but that didn’t more snow on the campus and unfortunately resulted in the cancellation of Thursday’s events, stop the school from reflecting on how far it as well as Friday’s “Day of Service” at Philabun- has come since its founding in 1954. With all that said, we at the Tri-Lite wish Holy Family dance. University a happy 60th Anniversary and all the Although Charter Week ended on more of best for the next 60 years! a whimper than a bang, Holy Family UniPhoto courtesy of Holy Family University
A lingering blanket of snow and a chilly atmosphere set the stage for Holy Family University’s “Charter Week,” during February 10th-14th. However, this year marked a special occasion for Holy Family University - the 60th Anniversary of the school’s founding. To celebrate, a series of events was arranged to inform and entertain faculty, staff and campus visitors. During the entire week, the Hoffner Rosary Collection was on display in the library. This impressive collection showcased rosaries from all over the world, including prayer books for patron saints. On Monday, a copy of the Saint John’s Bible was displayed in the library. The impressive book was the first handwritten and illuminated bible to be commissioned since the printing press was invented, with the project beginning in 1998 and completed in 2011. Mr. David Alloway, the Director of Heritage Programming at St. John’s Abbey and University, also presented a short lecture chronicling the history of the bookmaking process. From the cover and pages made of actual calfskin, to the impressive calligraphy of Donald Jackson, the St. John’s
Teaching Holy Family to Learn, Build and Love by Christa DiMarcantonio
Photo by Regina Eife
The Holy Family community is no will be having families who have been stranger to Habitat for Humanity on its’ benefited by Habitat speaking in the campus. Whether they are selling candy beginning of the day in our ETC audiin the Tiger Cafe or inviting everyone to torium. their annual Chicken and Cheer, the Holy This is your chance to get involved, and Family campus chapter of Habitat for Hujoin in the fun. Habitat’s Philly ReStore, manity wants to involve you, the student. which is a secondhand furniture store, Habitat began here on campus eight is always in need of more donations. years ago with our Alternative Spring This day will provide you with an Break Trip, which has thrived into a extremely easy way of getting rid of any campus-oriented chapter of the organizaused furniture in good condition; all tion that encourages involvement from you need to do is bring it to campus, the entire community. and Habitat takes care of the rest. To see According to campus chapter president, the guidelines for these donations, visit Francis Bitting, “Aligning with our core www.habitat.org/restores. values, working with Habitat connects This event is not only important for the to service and responsibility closely. As Habitat organization, and Holy Family’s able-bodied individuals, we must cater to campus chapter, but also for our comthose in need. munity beyond Holy Family. In only its’ second year of operation, the Deidra Duncan, Volunteer Coordinator campus chapter is involving the student at Habitat Philadelphia, and the modbody on March 16th in this responsibility erator for Learn. Build. Love. wants to - in a big way. involve the whole community in this Learn. Build. Love. is an event designed event, because she wants everyone to to educate our school community of what join Habitat. “Volunteering with Habitat exactly their contributions accomplish, is a great way to meet new people, learn and encourage them to join the cause. a new skill, and enjoy being part of The best part is that the whole day is something,” says Deidra. “Learn. Build. Members of the Alternative Spring Break Trip Group team up to packed with fun. Love. is a unique event where the focus is on a Habitat site in Taos, New Mexico. This charitable work is As Francis explains, “The main purpose work about sharing the great ways you can be why we have a campus chapter here at Holy Family. of Learn. Build. Love. is to educate our involved with Habitat Philadelphia.” campus and local community of PhilaDeidra also shares one important piece of delphia on the wonderful opportunities Habitat advice for any volunteer of Habitat. “Know that has provided for the less fortunate families of your positive energy helps break the cycle of the Philadelphia area. This event also allows the poverty.” Holy Family community to have a direct conOn Sunday, March 16th, your fellow students nection and, hopefully, a direct impact, on those are asking you to do just that, help to break the in need.” cycle of poverty. a couple ways to enjoy yourself. Since Habitat’s core mission is to provide for Check your emails and keep your eyes peeled Refreshments will be served throughout the families in their time of need, it is fitting that around campus for a flyer coming soon. Be sure afternoon, along with some fun prizes. Howthe day will revolve around family. Games for to bring your families to campus for a wonderever, none of this is the importance of the day. A children that educate them on the building proful Sunday afternoon of food, games, and posicore part of the education portion of the event cess, and relay races for adults and teens are just tive energy through helping those in need.
“Know that your positive energy helps break the cycle of poverty.”
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Tuning In Locally By Jazmine Babuch ate success or prospective financial gain. In today’s music industry, an opportunity to make money in music is very rare. Many musicians today lose more than they make due to the many expenses involved with being an active musician. I ask new musicians to be aware of that and to pay their dues. Play shows for free and use it as an opportunity to gain exposure. Network with other bands and support others who are doing the same thing you’re doing: working hard and doing something you love doing. Build community. Build a fan-base. Appreciate your fans and those who want to listen to your music. Thank them, and get to know them. Definitely network with everyone you can. Set goals with your music, challenge yourself Talented musician David Young, guitar in hand. in your writing. Promote, but stay upcoming shows at the time, David will be cool-headed and don’t get too ahead of yourreleasing a six-song EP titled, “The Flight in self. Be patient and stay focused on why you’re Progress EP.” doing what you’re doing. The passion has to be If you want to know more about David and there, and it’ll certainly bring your music to new his one-man band “Honest Trophy,” check out heights.” his page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/honWhen questioned if any new shows are comesttrophy and YouTube by checking out www. ing up, David replied, “Unfortunately, I do not youtube.com/honesttrophy. Check them out have any shows scheduled at this time. However, I definitely plan to begin scheduling an ac- and show a little love to support to your HFU peers. tive show-schedule.” Even though there are no
Hop Aboard the Erin Express
Photo by Greg Leddy
If you turn on the radio, you’re most likely to hear Taylor Swift, Robin Thicke, and Justin Timberlake, but if you take a minute to step outside, you might just be able to hear the tune of your local community. David Young, a graduate student here at Holy Family University, has his own band called “Honest Trophy.” Having grown up around music since he was a kid, David explains, “My brother, who is two years older than me, started playing instruments at a young age, and it developed as an interest of mine. I began mostly playing the drums.” David credits his brother, John, bands such as Blink-182, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, and singer/songwriter Paul McCartney as his primary musical influences. “Their music may not reflect in my own music, but those bands definitely mean something to me,” he explains, describing the inspiration that they contributed to his music. For his solo-project called “Honest Trophy,” David writes his own music and lyrics. He goes into detail about his songwriting, stating, “I do assess my own musical talents and identify myself closer as a drummer than anything, but stepping up to singing and songwriting has been a great area of growth within my musicianship.” What advice does David have to give to anyone that wants to start a band and go into the music industry someday? “Play with passion. Don’t be distracted or driven towards immedi-
By James Crean Now that March has finally begun, we have The Erin Express will take place on March much more to look forward to than just the 8th. Buses will depart from Finnegan’s Wake at beginnings of spring. St. Patrick’s Day is right noon. Tickets start at $30 for General Admisaround the corner, along with all of its’ tradision, and VIP will cost $80. tions and events. The General Admission wristband includes If you’re not Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is the entrance to all of the bars on the bar crawl, one day of the year that you can be. And if unlimited bus transportation, featured beer you’re from Philadelphia and 21 or over, it also and drink specials. The VIP wristbands also means that it’s once include a 2 Hour Open If you aren’t planning on joining again time to reserve Beer Bar at Finnegan’s your fellow Irish on March 8th, Wake from Noon-2pm, your spot on the Erin Express! and a VIP access line, as you’re truly missing out. Not sure what the well as all of the other Erin Express is? This annual event takes amenities of a general admission ticket. Philadelphians on a bar crawl through the city, Shuttle buses will depart from participathitting all the best stops along the way. What ing locations every 30 minutes until 9pm and better way to celebrate the holiday than the take partiers to the next bar on the route. It’s a good old Irish tradition of drinks and celebra- whole day of fun, as quickly or as slowly as you tion? can handle it. The bars include: Finnegan’s Wake, Kings If you aren’t planning on joining your fellow Oak, Voltage, Club Risqué, entrance to McIrish on March 8th, you’re truly missing out. Fadden’s McPatty Fest, Boardwalk Bar and The shuttle is always an exciting day, so don’t Gunner’s Run. Participants hop on the bus and forget to buy your ticket. For tickets, please take it to any of the locations they choose, get- visit http://runningofthesantas.ticketleap.com/ ting on and off the shuttle when they please. rom/
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Know Your Professors: Meet Dr. Whelan By Kevin Branigan lot about the game, but no one wants the expertise of an old man on the bench anymore!
in NYC, although I did not realize how unique it was until later in life. I grew up in an ethnically diverse neighborhood (mostly Irish, Italian, German, Polish, Jewish).....when I got to junior high school (middle school), I was exposed to African-American and Hispanic classmates, and that kind of rounded out my experience with different groups of people. The various ethnic foods, the transportation, the athletic competition, the music, the sights and sounds of the city, and the education, was all there. All you had to do was to take advantage of it. Every day was an interesting story!
Kevin: Why did you become a police officer? What was the craziest thing you saw or did as a police officer? Dr. Whelan: I became a police officer because my father practically kicked me out of our house. I got sent home from a tryout with a pro team in the old ABA (no one remembers the old red, white and blue ball, and the first 3-point line anymore!), and I was feeling sorry for myself, hanging out in our finished base-
I was on the police force, including my Master’s degree and some of my Ph. D as well. The opportunity came up for me to teach Criminal Justice first, part-time, at a university in north Jersey, and then full-time at the community college in the county where I was living, also in New Jersey. I had 10 years on the job, so I vested my pension rights, and decided to become a teacher. One of my thoughts was that it was a lot safer! About two years into my teaching career, I became the head men’s basketball coach at the community college, and I felt what I was doing was the best thing I could ever do.
Kevin: Why Holy Family? Dr. Whelan: I was contem-
Kevin: What sparked your interest in basketball? Dr. Whelan: I started playing or-
ganized baseball at age eight, which was young considering I was playing against opponents who could be as old as 12-years-old. I began playing basketball because there were plenty of hoops, plenty of concrete, and several friends in the neighborhood who were interested in it too. I continued to practice, made more friends on the Jr. High School team, and then several of us from that team fed into our local NYC public high school. One of my teammates and best friends since seventh grade, was an All-City player, which gave us all a lot of exposure. Recruiting was different back in the dark ages. Letters and sometimes a phone call. I felt that baseball came more naturally to me, but basketball was more challenging, and required a different skill For those of you who have never been taught by Dr. Whelan, make sure to say hello if you bump into him on campus. set. It was also indoors, so you could play in any weather.
Kevin: What was it like to travel all over to play basketball? Where did you travel? Dr: Whelan: Basketball took me to places
plating lots of things in my life when I saw the ad for a Criminal Justice professor at Holy Family. A few things motivated my application. First, I was living in Fort Worth, TX, which was nice enough city, but the University I was teaching at was not what I expected or what they presented to me when I originally took the job. I also knew Dr. Markowitz, our VP of Academic Affairs, who was the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the time. I had worked with him when he was at another University establishing a graduate program in Criminal Justice. I think I remember telling him at the time that if there was ever any possibility of me working for him, that I would do so in a heartbeat. I was thrilled that the search committee and senior administration liked me enough to offer me the job. For all intents and purposes, I’m back home, and close to my family and many friends.
Photo courtesy of Holy Family University
Kevin: What was it like growing up in New York City? Any interesting stories? Dr. Whelan: To me, it was great growing up
“Is it unusual that professors know, Kevin: How do you know where everyor at least ask, where their students one is from when you take attendance the first day of class? (For anybody are from when they take atten- on who has ever taken one of Dr. Wheldance on the first day?” an’s classes.)
I never thought I would go in any capacity. I got involved in all phases of the game after graduating from college. First, it got me an education (I accepted a basketball scholarship to Wagner College in Staten Island, NY). We traveled all over the east coast to play. I played in Europe (places like Italy, Israel and the Philippines), and what was the old Eastern League (which was centered in PA). The Eastern League became the CBA, which has evolved to the NBADL, or the D-League. I have also visited Australia, Puerto Rico, and too many states to count as a coach and/or official. I coached for 15 years and officiated longer than that at both the high school, college and pro-am level. Every part of my basketball life has been great, and I have learned much about people and places, and of course, basketball. I know a
ment. My father came down and told me not to expect to sit around and do nothing, to get a job, take some civil service exams, and work for a state or a city where I could get good benefits, work 20 years and retire! I started to register for and take exams, and soon took a job as a police officer in Newark, NJ. The funny thing was, when I moved out, my father bought a new TV, a new lounge chair, and put new carpeting in the basement. I think he had a plan! Probably the craziest thing I ever saw as a police officer was a homicide victim (killed by his roommate who had hit him in the head with a hatchet) in a pool of blood at his kitchen table.
Kevin: What made you want to teach? Dr: Whelan: I completed my education while
Dr. Whelan: I grew up in NYC, traveled
all over that state, lived in NJ, traveled all over that state, live in southeastern PA, and traveled all over this state as well........there are few places in those states I have NOT been......In addition, my academic career has taken me to nine different states. So I am confident that I am going to know, and really want to know, where my students are from. Is it unusual that professors know, or at least ask, where their students are from when they take attendance on the first day? I have been doing that for a couple of decades, even in states I never visited before. You should have heard the students laugh when I tried to pronounce their names and the places they lived when I taught at LSU!
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No Bumps In the Road
Photo by Christa DiMarcantonio
By Jonathan Edmonds For years, visitors and students of Holy Fam- the one to inform you, but the bumps are com- the snowplows had a clear path to remove ily were greeted by a series of gut-wrenching ing back. the snow. Due to the weekly snow days we’ve speed bumps as they entered campus. One According to a public safety official on been having, they decided to save some time might ask, “How can a speed bump be gut campus, the bumps were removed so that and trouble by leaving them off and allowing wrenching?” many to build up high Anyone who has taken hopes only to have them the time to watch a set bumped at the end. of tires cross over one of This has been a horrific those daunting yellow and winter so far. There has black striped bumps could been freezing cold temunderstand why I would peratures, rainstorms, use such a phrase. Time ice storms, snowstorms, and time again, I drove and even the rare “slush over those bumps wonderstorm”. ing, “Will this be the day Many have lost cars and/ my tire pops?” or parts of homes due I can remember watchto fallen trees and heavy ing in envy as a fellow branches. Tires have student drove his truck been banged around and with monster truck tires tortured by the numerover the speed bumps at ous amounts of potholes full speed with no fear. No suddenly appearing all sir, my little Maxima is not We can all agree that while speed bumps are a pain, they are necessary for a safe parking lot. over the greater parts of capable of such a feat. Philadelphia and throughBut now, no one has to out Jersey. drive in fear while entering this campus as This was Mother Nature’s way of saying “That month-long break from those “sorry”, the speed bumps are gone! Well, at least for my bad; I know it’s been rough.” the winter they are. I can imagine the numThat month-long break from those painful painful bumps in the road was ber of hearts that will sink while reading this bumps in the road was Mother Nature’s verMother Nature’s version of a article. sion of a tax return, and it has greatly been Yes, my fellow classmates, I’m sorry to be appreciated. tax return.”
Seniors Leaving Behind a Legacy By Richard Haldis
Wetzel continues, “Once a gift is selected the Senior Class as a whole votes on the gift with a majority vote being the deciding factor. This year we plan to finish the job that last years’ class worked on. Last year the senior class photo courtesy of Emma Dimarcantonio
With the end of the semester quickly approaching, students are beginning to chatter over what this year’s seniors will decide to give back to the university before they walk down the aisle at graduation. Each year, a few students are appointed to be a part of the Senior Gift Committee, who are in charge of organizing all aspects of their class’s gift. The Committee’s main job is to help fundraise money through various events of their choice to buy a class gift to donate back to the University as a graduation gift. It is up to the seniors to decide to what they do to raise money and how they delegate responsibilities. This year, there are 10 total student members on the committee including Senior Class President Stephen Fediuk, Sarah Ambach, Katie Bishop, Victoria Cimadamore, Emma DiMarcantonio, Samantha Kiger, Elizabeth Omeara, Kristen McCombs, Jonathan Salamak and Hilary Shiber. Bob Wetzel, the Vice President for Development and Alumni plays an important role in guiding the seniors in the right direction. He explains, “The student members of the committee brainstorm what they would like to donate back to the University. They think of things that all students can use for years to come. It is up to the students on the committee to decide what is the best thing that can be a gift. The idea gift is something that can have a significant impact on the University.”
Senior Emma DiMarcantonio and close friend, sophomore Mary Torpey share a moment at Emma’s last Christmas Rose.
“I believe it’s important to leave a senior gift to Holy Family because for four years that seniors have studied here the school has helped them grow into the person they were meant to be.” decided to expand and renovate the chapel in
the Campus Center. Our goal is to finish all the furnishing as well as donating new items for the chapel.” Many current students understand that a senior gift is not only a nice gesture toward the university, but a part of the legacy that cements the class into Holy Family’s history. “I believe it’s important to leave a senior gift to Holy Family because for four years that seniors have studied here the school has helped them grow into the person they were meant to be,” explains Senior Lauren Hutchins. “College is meant to challenge you and turn you into a better individual. What better way to say thank you then with a gift?” The past five years have included some very useful additions to the university. For example, in 2009, the seniors raised funds to add the picnic tables that are found around the campus. In 2010, additional picnic tables were added, as well as the umbrellas for the tables located outside of the Campus Center. The Class of 2011 provided new furniture for the Campus Center upper lobby area. In 2012, the seniors funded the landscaping for the gazebo in front of the Nurse Education Building, and 2013 brought in the beginning of the renovation of Campus Chapel. If all goes as planned, this year will bring the completion of a project that is now two years in the making, and will bring the large project to a much anticipated culmination.
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Build Your Credit While Building Your Future Latrice Brown
Did you know that some employers require a credit check during their hiring process? It’s true! Having poor or not so great credit can disqualify you from a potential job, even though you may be qualified in every other aspect. College is the perfect time to start thinking about your finances. Unfortunately, college students are often at a disadvantage because there is a four to five year gap between the time you finish high school and enter the “real world.” And the fact is, that many of you do not have the means to build a credit profile during this period, let alone know what constitutes having good or bad credit. The first step in the right direction is to have a clear understanding of your credit profile. Several items of basic information that are listed in a credit report are your name, current and past addresses, social security number and date of birth. The main part of your credit report consists of your liabilities. These are accounts in which you owe a creditor a sum of money. Credit cards, loans, judgments and medical
collections are all liabilities. The key to obtaining good credit is to know the dos and don’ts when it comes to handling these liabilities. What you should know is very simple: If you have a hard time obtaining credit due to little or no credit history, start off with a secured debit card. You deposit your own funds to a card, and then your purchases are debited from these types of accounts.
apply for auto loans or mortgages later on down the road (as long as your payments have been made in a timely fashion). Be cognizant of interest rates when applying for credit. Shop and compare rates; ultimately, this will save you money. Paying the full balance prior to the due date may also increase your score. Credit scores range anywhere from 300 (very poor) to 850 (excellent). It’s important to know your score, and remember that it fluctuates based on how you handle your accounts. Don’t apply for too many accounts; avoid having several department stores’ charges and stick to one or two major credit cards. Creditors often target college students because of their lack of knowledge regarding credit. Not knowing can land you in a world of debt, and waiting until you graduate to find out could be detrimental to your life. Don’t be denied your dream job due to minor technicalities. Play an active role in building a future that secures your place in this competitive world in which we live.
“Play an active role in building a future that secures your place in this competitive world in which we live.” It’s a great way to build your credit profile, and it shows creditors your willingness to invest in your own credit. If you already have credit cards, only spend what you can afford. This means that you should know when you can pay off the amount spent. Preferably, you should try to pay the entire balance within the billing cycle to avoid interest when possible. Installment accounts, such as student loans, are an asset because they show creditors your ability to pay a debt over a long period of time. These accounts will lend credibility when you
Come Join In the Zumba Fun By Lauren Hutchins
Photo by Lauren Hutchins
In the past two years, about one million peoenjoys all the benefits. She stated, “At first, I was minded and come try out the class. “Most will ple have tried the Zumba workout. Today, it is apprehensive to try Zumba, because I didn’t never memorize all the steps in one class, but practiced in 60,000 locations in 105 countries, really know much about it. I realized Zumba is that’s the whole point,” quotes Spadaccino. including right here at Holy Family University. a fun dance party for weight loss, and I’m really “Zumba is all about feeling the music and havZumba is a fitness class ing fun. If you are forgetthat incorporates Latin ting you are working out, as well as international you are more than likely music with dance movedoing it right. The key is to ments. Alumna Jenna never stop moving.” Spadaccino has been First, there is a warm-up instructing Zumba at phase that is followed by Holy Family University an intensified movement since fall of 2013. phase, and the class conIn 2010, Spadaccino cludes with a cool-down was asked by a friend to phase. A class size ranges try out a demo Zumba from 30-40 people. Every class at Bucks County part of the hour in the Community College. workout is worth it. SpaSpadaccino said, “I daccino hopes to become loved our instructor’s licensed in Zumba tonstyle, and by the end of ing, which blends Zumba the class, I was hooked.” moves and weights into a In June 2011, Jenna strength-training workout. Every Monday night, guys and girls alike crowd in to the lower lobby to jump, twist, dance and shake it Spadaccino became a out to fun latin music. Senior Becky Parfitt noted, “It licensed Zumba incan be at times challenging, but structor. you don’t even notice. I recommend Zumba One of the great benefits of Zumba is that to anyone who wants to lose weight, and try participants don’t realize they are working something new.” out. Zumba offers an easy non-intimidating Zumba classes are held every Monday and environment that will result to weight loss Wednesday night at 6pm in the lower lobby and a sculpted physique. “When people go of the Campus Center. For more informato a Zumba class, not only will you enjoy it, tion about Zumba and the class at Holy but you will also see physical results that will Family, contact instructor Jenna Spadaccino keep you coming back,” added Spadaccino. glad I got the courage to try it.” at jspadaccino@holyfamily.edu Junior Katherine Ahn, a newcomer to Zumba, Spadaccino advises newcomers to be open-
“When people go to a Zumba class, not only will you enjoy it, but you will also see physical results that will keep you coming back.”
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Sports
Hunting Season: A Look at the Men’s Basketball Team By Jonathan Edmonds
Bloomfield College. This year they’ve met once at Bloomfield, where the Deacons won by six points, 72-66. Although Philadelphia University is the top seed in the conference, the Tigers have split with them the past two seasons. It seems that Bloomfield is the team’s biggest threat in the conference. Ezell seemed to agree. “Yeah because we haven’t beat them yet. Well
HFU? Ezell told me, “Our coach is good friends with MCW’s father.” I figured he may have given some helpful insight to a fellow guard but Erv told me “I haven’t really talked to him, I know he’s a star, and you know how stars don’t really like to be bothered.” CACC Bias?: Junior guard/forward Xavier Williams expressed some frustration towards the lack of credit the Tigers have been given by some CACC reporters. A source told me that apparently in a CACC article, almost all the interest and praise went to Philadelphia University. Xavier told the source, “They are getting all of this buzz after we beat them by like 20.” I asked Erv whether or not the team was frustrated by this, and he told me, “Yeah sometimes, but I guess that’s because of the fact that we didn’t used to be that good.” Many may remember the last time that the Holy Family basketball team received negative press coverage was for the wrong reasons. The previous coach of the team was let go after a video of the coach in somewhat of a physical altercation with a player at practice was leaked. Fortunately, those days are behind us, and hopefully they’re not still having a bad effect on the school’s sports programs image in the eyes of the media. The Tigers are currently the 4th overall seed in the CACC. They should be a lock for the CACC tournament that begins in March, where they will continue their hunt for the conference title. Photo courtesy of Holy Family University
The Holy Family Tigers at one time not too long ago, were the “hunted” in the CACC conference. From 2009 to 2012, the Tigers finished seasons with records of 3-24, 6-21, and 12-14. Over the past two seasons they’ve shed the image of being the other schools’ prey, and have made it clear that they are now hunters again. 1-on-1 with Ezell: In an interview with senior guard Ervin Ezell, he revealed to me that he had no knowledge of the team’s record in previous years. Last year, the men’s team finished with a record of 18-10. This season the Tigers are currently 18-9 overall with a 12-6 record in conference play. When I asked Ezell about the team’s turnaround he accredited the team’s success to their appetites. “I wasn’t here during all those years so I couldn’t really tell you, but from last year to this year, we have just been hungrier.” Obviously he’s talking about their appetites for success and not food. However, when it comes to his personal success on the court Erv is hungry, but humble. Ezell leads the team in both scoring and assists per game, but when asked whether or not he was the star of the team he laughed and said, “What type of question is that? Yeah I guess so man.” On January 23rd he hit a game winning 3 pointer against Wilmington in front of the Campus Center crowd. He told me that for him “it felt wonderful man, big excitement.” Battles with Bloomfield: Last year, the Tigers suffered a loss in the semifinals of the CACC tournament at the hands of
we did last year, but we always lose to them in the big games, but we’ll see in the tourney. We just gotta come out and play harder man, play together, do whatever we gotta do to pull out that win.” MCW @ HFU: To the shock of many, Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams has made several appearances at games in the Campus Center this year. Pictures of Carter-Williams posing with students, quickly made their way to social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram. So what’s the connection with MCW and
Important Career Events To Attend February 26th - Criminal Justice Employer Panel Discussion - 12:50PM, CC. room 115. Great way to
network with employers. Following employers attending: Kintock Group, FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations), Philadelphia Police Recruitment Unit, First Judicial District Court of Philadelphia, and PA State Civil Service Commission.
March 10th - Career Fair Preparation & Resume Cover Letter Workshop - 12:50PM, CC. room 115.
Learn how to effectively prepare for a job fair as well as learn how to write and effective resume/cover letter.
March 12th - Spring Career Fair - 12:30PM to 2:30PM, CC. Lobbies. Over 25 employers will be attending for all different majors.
April 7th - Networking Workshop - 12:30PM, CC. room 115. Understand the Importance of networking to land a job in your field.
Any questions, please contact Don Brom dbrom@holyfamily.edu
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Taming the Lions of the Women’s Basketball Team
Photo by Mark Michaluk
By Mark Michaluk On February 11, the Holy Family women’s run over the first eight minutes of the half to from the floor. basketball team joined the men’s team in playtake a 15-point advantage. Senior Maggie SerThe defense forced 27 total turnovers, including against Georgian Court University in ratelli made a layup basket to give the Tigers ing 14 in the second half. Needless to say, the Lakewood, NJ at Wellness Center. Three players their biggest lead of the game at 45-30. Tigers were rolling on all cylinders with everyscored in double-figures for the Tigers; includThe Tigers sustained their double-digit lead one having a hand in the game. Their dynamic ing freshman Jill Conroy who scored a teamlate into the half, but Georgian Court knocked scoring and ability to run and synchronize their high 13 points also had four assists. it down to single digits when junior Keosha offense made it easy to score the ball. Conroy shot 5-of-9 from the field and totaled Parks scored a basket to make the score 54-45. The defense was no joke either. Forcing 27 four steals on defense. Senior Carolyne Heston Nevertheless, on the following possession turnovers, the girls were alert and on their feet ended the game with 11 all game. The Tiger’s play points, while cashing in overwhelmingly silenced on 5 for 8 from the field. the crowd. The Tigers Moreover, sophomore defeated Georgian Court Erin Fenningham came University by the score of away with 11 points, five 65-52. rebounds, and four assists. After the game Head Senior Mary Ellen Coach Mark Miller had McCollum and junior this to say, “We played Reagan Jewell each talextremely well and exlied eight points and five ecuted what we set out to rebounds apiece. Freshdo. We took care of busiman Yasmin Walker ness, forcing 27 turnovers, tallied seven points going I was proud of how the 3-of-4 from the field. defense communicated Walker also had four and held their own. Our steals on defense to share offense started out a little the game-high with slow but picked up in Conroy. It seems that the the second half. We’re freshmen have been strutgetting better and better ting their stuff as of late. as the season has been Holy Family trailed by going forward. Our ofas many as eight points fense moved the ball very midway through the first effectively and I’m happy half. The Tigers would go we were able to do that on The women’s basketball team solemnly gives respect to our national anthem before a game. on to take care of a sixthe road. Now it’s time to care point deficit in the final of business next game as we four minutes of action in the half. Conroy gave the Tigers a three-pointer, swishbuild off today.” The Tigers trailed 25-19 at the 3:46 mark and ing it after junior Sarah Pawlak kept the posIt was all smiles on the bus ride back to Philahad a 9-2 run to close out the half to take a 28session alive with an offensive rebound. After delphia. The bus was lively and exuberant with 27 lead entering the locker rooms at halftime. shooting 33.3 percent from the field in the first noise as both teams were cheering, singing, and Holy Family came out to start the second half half, the Tigers switched their offense on in the basking in their double-figure victories as the on fire as the Tigers quickly compiled a 17-3 second half as they knocked down 14-of-30 men’s team also came away with an 88-57 win.
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