The Chronicle- December 4, 2012

The Chronicle

December 4th, 2012

The weekly student newspaper of The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York Visit us on the web at www.strosechronicle.com

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Saint Rose Students Throw First Punch in Fight Against Cancer See Page A3 For Full Story

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Luminaria bags with names of loved ones who died from cancer was on display during the Relay For Life of Saint Rose Kick-Off event in the main lounge in the EAC.

The Great Expectations Movement: National Championship Run Ends in Georgia Continuing Towards Greatness

By REGINA IANNIZZOTTO Opinion Editor “Motivation will inspire you.

That’s ultimately step one. It will help plant the seed, but it’s up to you to make sure you water it.” This statement was said

by Tremaine France of the pro-

gram Driven2Inspire at the event “We’ve Got Great Expectations” Motivational Workshop on Thursday, November 29, 2012 in the Lally Symposium.

The Great Expectations Movement was started by three seniors at The College of Saint Rose. Jermaine Brookshire, Jr., Kajanna

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McKenzie, and Gerald Moore, Jr. began with an idea that flourished into reality.

“We all had our own testimony, which lead to the broad idea of achieving greatness even when things aren’t going well and makContinued on Page A2

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By JOSHUA NATOLI Sports Editor The College of Saint Rose Golden Knights women soccer team’s hopes of a second straight national title ended this past Thursday night in Evans, Georgia against the West Florida Argo-

nauts.

West Florida junior midfielder Chelsea Palmer sent the Golden Knights packing with a penalty kick in the opening minutes of the second overtime after Saint Rose was called for bringing down a Continued on Page D16

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Madison Station Offers New Café Option to Pine Hills.

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Photos from Once Upon An Invitational.

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Women’s basketball drop to 2-3 on the season after loss.

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Amy Esposito: An alumna with a passion for sign language.

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The most stressful time of the year.

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Photos from the women’s soccer Final Four game.

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ing dreams reality,” said Moore.

“It felt great to have people walking up to me saying thanks for the message.”

Brookshire, Jr. started off the event by introducing a video put together by the trio. The background music was “Great Expectations” by Diggy Simmons, which generated the movement’s idea. It showed what one can achieve if they put their all into their goals. Quotes were placed at the bottom of the video, such as: “Learn from the past, watch the present, and create for the future” and “Aim to make your own discoveries” was placed under a picture and video of McKenzie using a microscope in the science lab.

After the video, Brookshire, Jr. introduced the event with a few words from President David Szczerbacki, who expressed his excitement for the event. “We have great expectations for moving this program forward.”

Szczerbacki continued with his appreciation for the event and his hopes for it. He concluded with saying, “Don’t be afraid to fail… it is a learned behavior that you can fail,” and that he looks forward to learning more about the movement.

The trio each gave a testimony about their reasons for keeping motivated and how they keep motivated. Moore, Jr., the first of the three to speak, explained that it is his support system that keeps him motivated and that when he was a freshman he hardly spoke.

“What if people didn’t like me?”

Moore, Jr. said, “You always have that voice that beats you down,” but you have to pull through to succeed. “Every time you step forward, you look back and say ‘Look how much I’ve accomplished.’”

McKenzie was next on the list and gave her testimony. She told the group that she wanted to be a doctor and that was her ultimate goal. “I’m going to be a doctor,” she said with confidence.

Her main point was to take

notes of the negative instead of ignoring it. “The worst thing is internalizing negative thoughts.”

She concluded her testimony by saying that her mother is a large part of her support system.

She said, my mom reminds me to change my ‘if’ to ‘when’.

Brookshire, Jr. was the last to speak his testimony. “My dream is to be a Supreme Court Justice,” he said followed by applause from the group. His testimony, which he made clear to mention that these were testimonies and not speeches, was about pushing through hard times and healing.

After going through a very difficult summer, Brookshire, Jr. said, “I’m still handling. I’m still growing.”

He said that working hard will give him the success he desires.

“If I’m not working that hard, someone else will take that spot.”

Last, but most certainly not least, to speak was France of Driven2Inspire in Connecticut.

According to France, Driven2Inspire is a company that focuses on different motivational training workshops and seminars. After being established three years ago, the team of speakers attends different educational institutions, professional organizations, and sports venues to speak and motivate others.

France came to Saint Rose by request of Brookshire, Jr., who reached out to France during his difficult summer. “He reached out to me and I thought it was a phenomenal idea.

France became a motivational speaker through his personal and professional journey. “It wasn’t something I always wanted to do…I matured into a motivational speaker.” Beginning with indirect words of positivity and encouragement, he has taken these past few years to hone his skills as a speaker. “I’ve been studying my craft and my ability of motivating others.”

Each speech France gives is unique and different. “I try to personalize each and every message.”

France spoke to students, staff, and faculty of Saint Rose about staying motivated and the importance of starting out with small goals before reaching success.

“Before we can get to great expectations, we need to get the basic expectations. We have to go from good to great and some of us might not be at a good place right now. We have to go from bad to good and from good to great. Let’s not overstep our process in becoming successful. The first basic principles—I call the morals, the values, the principles.

The ‘MVP’ lifestyle.”

France used many anecdotes in his speech. From his drive in talking to his mother, to coaching his youth basketball team, to using a house as an analogy, France kept pushing the message of what greatness was and how one may achieve it.

“There’s no ultimate standard of greatness. Greatness is about being and becoming your best, but before you actually get to becoming your best, first you have to find out who you are. You have to ask yourself ‘Who am I?’, ‘Where do I want to go?’ and ‘How am I going to get there?’”

He spoke about the differences that some may have in their greatness. “What might be successful for you might be completely different for me.”

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Between chuckles and agreeing nods from the crowd, France seemed to touch everyone in the room with his inspiring words and positive way of thinking. The line of people waiting to shake his hand at the end proved this.

“You have to give yourself a fighting chance each and every day because today can be good, but tomorrow can be great. Today may be great, but tomorrow can be amazing.”

Towards the end of his speech, he called Brookshire, Jr. over to assist him with making a point.

For the entire speech, France wore a blue, weighted vest. He gave it to Jermaine and made him do push-ups with this vest.

Brookshire, Jr. aimed for 35 and succeeded with help from the crowd cheering and France pulling the best for him to aim higher.

The vest symbolized the weight of the world and how, with our support system and motivation, we can push through and succeed.

France concluded his speech by saying, “The battle in your mind is meant to be won, but your actions will determine your desire to become victorious…Each and every one of you have to have that will to win in your mind. If you have it in your mind, your actions will follow.”

Senior Andrew Ficili, who attended the event, stated that the event can be even bigger than it is. “I am proud of the Great Expectations Movement for what

they are doing and I wish them continued success.”

Moore, Jr. said, “Seeing everyone become engaged in what I was saying made me confident.”

When asked about how he felt when it came to the number of attendees, Moore, Jr. said, “It didn’t matter the number, as long as we touched everyone that came.”

What’s next for the Great Expectations Movement? According to Brookshire, Jr., the trio will move to Brooklyn and Connecticut to their high schools and speak with the students about keeping motivated and pulling through. In the end, their ultimate goal is a Great Expectations Center and they have already been window shopping for their offices. “Mine will have a waterfall,” said Brookshire, Jr. to a chuckling crowd.

“You can’t work towards just an idea,” concluded Brookshire, Jr. Overall, the event was an ultimate success. If you do not believe that, check Facebook. Numerous compliments were given on the Facebook event page, one

by Security Officer Cindy Forte.

She could not contain her appreciation. “Words cannot adequately express how impressed and motivated your presentation made me today. You all spoke from the heart and that made your messages even more enlightening for me.”

Gerald Moore, Jr. , Kajanna McKenzie, and Jermaine Brookshire, Jr.

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Relay Kick-Off a Success

By ZACHARY OLSAVICKY News Editor

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The Saint Rose chapter of Colleges Against Cancer hosted the Relay for Life Kick-Off at the College on Tuesday. The event, which seeks to inform students about the springtime Relay, featured activities for students and performances from a number of musicians at the College. Organizers said that around 45 people attended the event and that $200 was raised, putting them over $1,000 for the fall semester.

Samantha Brewer, co-chair of the Relay for Life committee at the Saint Rose chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, expressed optimism about the awareness raised by the event. “Kick-Off is a way to get everyone excited for Relay season and to make sure they have their team registered,” she said, “and I would definitely say that we are off to a great start with that.

“Saint Rose does an amazing job at supporting those in need and Kick-Off is always an example of that,” said Brewer, adding, “just hearing all of the performers and their excitement for coming to Kick-Off is a perfect example of a group of people coming together to support a great cause.

The fall semester is considered a “normal start” for Relay events at college campuses, said Brewer, but the Kick-Off event was held earlier than in past years at Saint Rose. The 2012 Relay nearly did

not happen at Saint Rose because of a change in organizers. While past incarnations of the Relay were hosted by the College’s Office of Residence Life, they decided to stop hosting the event in the summer of 2011. With the threat of cancelation, students decided to host the event through a chapter of Colleges Against Cancer, an offshoot of the American Cancer Society. With the group now recognized by the College, organizers have the opportunity

“Saint Rose does an amazing job at supporting those in need and KickOff is always an example of that,” Samantha Brewer to begin events earlier in the academic year.

The Relay for Life, which will occur at the College on April 28, raises funds for the American Cancer Society by inviting participants to sign up for teams and walk throughout the night.

The event means to symbolize the need to relentlessly work to discover treatments and cures for cancer.

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Relay for Life is not the only event hosted by Colleges Against Cancer—for the Saint Rose chapter, it serves as a culmination of events that began earlier in the academic year. In October, the group participated in Paint the Campus Pink week, and members also hosted activities as part of National Caregiver Month in November. Members also petitioned to make Washington Park a smoke-free area. Kathleen Gargan, who co-chairs the Relay for Life event with Brewer, said the College’s smoke-free policy served as an inspiration.

“We really saw the benefits of Saint Rose going smoke-free, so we explained the benefits that we saw in the letter.” The petition, organized by advocacy chair Kayli Hurd, garnered around 300 signatures and was delivered to a local assemblyman.

With final exams a week away, many students are reaching their busiest point of the year—but Brewer described herself as “amazed” by the event turnout and felt confident that the time to hold it was right.

“I think Relay’s an event that people come out for no matter the stressors on them. I know we all have a lot going on two weeks before classes are done, but Relay’s an event that everyone really wants to fight back against cancer and make a stand.”

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Madison Station Offers New Café Option to Pine Hills

By LAUREN KLOSE Contributing Writer

When the owners of Madison Station, a new café and coffeehouse in the Pine Hills, finished negotiations on a lease for the property in 2011, much work lay ahead of them. All flooring needed to be replaced, and walls were punctured with holes from bar fights by past tenants. The old bar was rickety enough to call for a replacement. Inspectors continued to come in to check on the renovations to make sure everything was on track and following regulations accordingly.

But after a year of remodeling, the restaurant was ready for the public—and garnered positive re-

views from customers.

Madison Station is run by Brendan Brader and husband and wife John O’Connell and Vanessa O’Connell. Brader and John O’Connell had been friends for a while and talked in the past about possibly opening a restaurant like Madison Station. The O’Connell’s found the location in 2010, Mr. O’Connell having known the area from previous work. From there, the concept grew into what is now Madison Station.

Madison Station was formerly a bar called Michael’s, which experienced problems with their liquor license and serving to underage drinkers. The owners are trying to make sure everything

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Madison Station’s deluxe Hot Chocolate, one of the cafe’s most popular menu items.

is in order and done correctly to avoid any complications with the State Liquor Authority. Experienced bartenders will be hired and employees will be diligent for those who are drinking too much.

It has yet to be determined if a bouncer will be hired. O’Connell plans to be the one checking I.D.s himself in the beginning, having worked as a bouncer at the Stone Crow and The Pub for almost eight years in the past.

They did run into a little bit of trouble briefly after opening due to problems with the local water supply. This affected Madison Station and a few surrounding buildings, but was quickly corrected, the water being necessary for use in the kitchen.

Considerations for the future also include applying for a cabaret license so the lounge can host open mic nights for local musicians and performers. They also put in a request with University at Albany to allow students to use their Podium cash at their location.

Mr. O’Connell said that what makes Madison Station so unique is their menu and its setting. Both aren’t normally found in most places, giving off that calm and laid back vibe. This combined with the friendly and outgoing staff to make the customers experience pleasant and enjoyable. It has so far been working well in their favor having received numerous compliments and reviews from customers.

Sharon Biesele and friends enjoyed one of the Tableside S’mores, one of the signature menu items at Madison Station where you are able to cook S’mores right at the table. Biesele also commented on how much she loved the simple decor of the restaurant.

Some more popular drinks are the Peppermint Patty Hot Chocolate and S’mores Mocha. Along with these are a variety of other signature drinks you can’t find anywhere else such as French Toast Latte, Chocolate Covered Cherry Mocha, Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, and a Tiramisu Latte.

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Madison Station’s signature Tableside S’mores.

Also offered are regular coffees, teas, and other soft drinks.

As for the food, favorites include appetizers like Spinach and Artichoke Dip and Pulled Pork Nachos. O’Connell said that their paninis are also quite popular along with their breakfast food, which is served all day long, such as a French Toast Panini with Nutella and Fresh Raspberries.

A variety of combinations are offered in order to fit to customers’ particular tastes.

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The decor is very relaxing and I like how there are different areas to sit and hang out with people,” said first time customer and SUNY Albany student Antoine Boulanger. “The food is really good as well—I enjoyed the basil, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato on a french buttered croissant” Before opening on September 13th, 2012, Brader and the O’Connell’s made sure they

wouldn’t run into any trouble like the unopened Sip & Chat Café a few buildings down. Double checking with the landlord to make sure they would meet all the qualifications and not “step on anyone’s toes,” said Mr. O’Connell. Contact was made with the landlord of the Sip N’ Chat to see if the café had any possibilities of opening back up in the future.

As for competition from the Tierra Coffee Roasters or the Dunkin Donuts both down the road on Madison Avenue, Mr. O’Connell believes there are enough customers to share, but also pointed out that Madison Station isn’t just a coffee house— it is also a restaurant with a variety of food and other drinks offered to customers.

Location: 851 Madison Ave.

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Amy Esposito: An Alumna with a Passion for Sign Language

By MICHAEL SMITH Staff Writer Teaching is an important profession in our society. It isn’t easy to get up in front of a room and speak to a group of people.

It becomes even more impressive when those people can’t hear you.

Amy Esposito, who graduated from The College of Saint Rose in 2007, is a teacher of the deaf.

Esposito says she knew from a very young age that she was interested in helping people. In her teenage years, she decided that the best way for her to do that would be to teach.

Esposito’s first teaching experience came on Sundays. “I began teaching Sunday School at church, and the more I had experience teaching and then tutoring I knew I was made to be a teacher,” Esposito said.

It was Esposito’s grandparents who gave her a base knowledge of sign language. Her grandparents, who raised her, had a book on sign language in the home, and taught Esposito some symbols, mainly the alphabet. Then in church, she would watch people sign hymns and she “was always captured by the beauty,” said Esposito.

Esposito acknowledged that the language requirement at The College helped push her towards her career in deaf education. She reported that she had no interest in taking a foreign language class, and that she held out for a sign language class. Esposito added that she really enjoyed the classes she took in her time at The College and that she took to sign language quickly. “I knew I had to get my master’s and I wasn't sure what I wanted to get [it] in. I knew I loved to teach and I loved to sign so I began researching master’s programs and came across deaf education. I thought it would be wonderful to sign and teach at the same time,” she said.

Esposito said she worked with preschoolers who were hard of hearing as part of a summer job, in order to see what being a teacher of the deaf would entail. This

was one of the final determining factors in her decision.

Esposito said that she learned a lot at Saint Rose that she uses in her everyday life. Her time in college helped her professionally, and in her personal life, as well.

Joan Horgan says that Esposito was very involved. “Amy was a very hard working student and she was someone who kept involved in many activities bringing great enthusiasm and energy to whatever she did,” said Horgan, director of campus ministry at The College.

Esposito said that the educa-

“I was able to serve in so many ways and help develop programs where others could join in and serve and stand for those who can’t always advocate for themselves.”

Amy Esposito tion department at Saint Rose taught her all the basic mechanics of teaching, such as writing lesson plans and coming up with activities. She also learned “about child development and the importance of individualizing my student's education,” she said.

“Amy is very professional and takes her job seriously. She has a great understanding of child development, as well as knowledge of how to work with children who are deaf and hard of hearing,” said Emilee Foster. Foster is a teacher of the deaf with Capital District Beginnings, a group that focuses on children in early development with special needs.

“She understands their learning styles and can be flexible with her teaching style according to the needs of the children. She’s

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fluent in sign language and is a good facilitator of the language,” said Foster.

From an early age, Esposito enjoyed helping people. While at Saint Rose, she became very involved in campus activities that allowed her to give back to the community of Albany, she said.

“I was able to serve in so many ways and help develop programs where others could join in and serve and stand for those who can't always advocate for themselves,” she added.

According to Esposito, because of the openness of the Saint Rose campus, and because of how involved Saint Rose is with the Albany-area, her time at the college really showed her what being in a community is about.

Esposito also said that the enjoyment she feels when she gives back to the community, gives her the same good feelings as when she helps the hard of hearing, which reassured her that she was going down the right path.

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Winkler Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic on campus.

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Snowboard Designer and Saint Rose Alumnus Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for a Cause

By JOURDAN THOMPSON Contributing Writer

Just last month, a 2000 grad reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, an effort to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Michael Paddock, the art director at Rome Snowboards in Waterbury, Vt., was one of 10 members of Team Fox who climbed to the top of the Summit on September 28th, 2012.

Paddock’s father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 11 years ago. This was the primary reason for Paddock and his sister Stephanie Paddock’s journey to Africa. Paddock and the additional members of Team Fox raised approximately $26,000.

Paddock also had another reason for embarking on what would be a life changing experience. His sister Stephanie has been actively volunteering for four years and Paddock decided it was now his time to support the cause.

“I am so proud of my brother. I have done other Team Fox events, [and] this was a huge undertaking for him and his first attempt to fundraise for Parkinson’s”, said Stephanie, Paddock’s younger sister.

Stephanie jokingly admits her excitement in Paddock’s dedication.

“I never would have thought I would get a text from him at 7:30 a.m. saying ‘I just ran 5 miles.’”

Stephanie explains, “He really pushed his limits for this one, I really am just so proud of him.”

Until starting a training schedule in April 2012, Paddock did not do much physical activity other than snowboarding and bike riding. He began preparing for his climb by starting a tough routine of running and hiking throughout Vermont and New England.

Paddock’s work at Rome Snowboards allows him to travel and expand his training courses.

“I was a bit nervous about the altitude, so I made a point to do a few higher altitude hikes, in-

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Paddock and his sister Stephanie on top of the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in September 2012. cluding Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, an 8,000 feet peak in Taiwan, and a mountain called Piz Boe in the Italian Dolomites, which was over 10,000 feet,” Paddock said.

Paddock was able to push his limits with the help of his close friend Mike Forester, who said he considers himself as one of Paddock’s motivators to take on Kilimanjaro.

“As a close friend of his, I know he has gone through a lot, not being able to be home when his father is dealing with this disease is hard for him. I think this speaks of his character, while most people would go the whole ‘out of sight, out of mind’ route; Mike has done the opposite. He is just so caring and compassionate.”

Forester went to describe all of Paddock’s endearing qualities, including his humor and sarcasm that have drawn the friends to one another.

Paddock’s caring and compassionate tendencies have led him on an experience he will remember for a lifetime. He recalls that final push to the summit of Kilimanjaro, which started at midnight and took 10 hours, to reach.

“In the last 200 feet stretch, you can see the summit of the dormant volcano, [and] it is pretty emotional, great, and exhausting,” said Paddock.

This fundraiser was a memorable and special experience that Paddock got to accomplish with

his sister, doing it for not only for the cause but, to show their support for their father.

Paddock is a graduate from The College of Saint Rose in May of 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design.

He came to Saint Rose from Pine Island, New York about an hour northwest of Manhattan. Paddock can still recall the hours he spent in Picotte Hall.

“I really enjoyed late nights at Picotte Hall, spending time in the darkrooms, design lab or screen printing studio. It was great to be amongst so many passionate and talented artists, and having the freedom to experiment and create images organically,” Paddock stated.

Paddock also speaks highly of his former Professor Karene Faul who’s “passion and dedication for the Art Department at Saint Rose was incredible and definitely rubbed off in how I approach my professional career”.

The multifaceted Art Director is now taking on new challenges, exploring his love for food and cooking. Through his travels, he has experienced food from all over the world and is now discovering his inner chef. Cooking is a passion of Paddock.

“It’s a really good chance to be creative in a completely different way. It’s a stress reliever for me in a way. I’d love to explore the culinary arts more, and maybe one day even open my own little spot,” Paddock stated.

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Members of the Relay For Life committee.

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Students doing arts and crafts in the main lounge during Relay For Life Kick-off.

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Sarah Abelson reading names of loved ones that died due to cancer.

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Students also had a chance to join or create a team for this year’s Relay For Life.

One of the luminaria bags made for a loved one.

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Lionel Nichols walking down the runway with a recyclable jacket.

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Students got creative and made outfits of recyclable items to show off in a pageant show hosted by the Environmental Club on Thursday, November 29th in St. Joseph Hall.

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Abbey Naumowicz, Joe Lancelot, Amelia Bach showing off their outfits made from recyclable materials.

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Amelia Bach posing in her dress made out of newspaper.

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Life of Pi Creates a Strong Visual Atmosphere, But Ultimately Fails to Keep It All In Focus

By M. WILLIAM SMITH Staff Writer As Life of Pi begins, Irrfan Khan’s Pi tells a writer that he’s got “a story that will make you believe in God.” A bold statement, to be sure, meant to sell not only that writer, but the audience watching the film as well. Life of Pi is a simple story made to look big, and though it is mostly successful, it can’t quite live up to that hype at the beginning of the film.

“It’s an entertaining, occasionally thoughtprovoking time to be sure, with some of the best visuals of any film this year...”

M. William Smith It’s an entertaining, occasionally thought-provoking time to be sure, with some of the best visuals of any film this year, but a strong air of self-importance that the film does not earn ultimately takes away from the overall experience.

The film follows an adult man named Pi as he recounts his survival story to a reporter, in which he was 16 and stuck alone on a lifeboat with a tiger. If that sounds like a thin conceit, that isn’t a particular concern; about a half-hour passes before the film gets to that point, and there is enough variety and visual style throughout Pi’s journey to keep it exciting throughout his time at sea.

The entirely computer-generated tiger, called “Richard Parker” in the film, is an accomplished and fully-realized work of special effects, and certain scenes throughout the film are just a

marvel to view. Ang Lee directs these scenes with a sense of wonder and awe, and it is during these scenes when the film feels most alive.

The subject of Pi’s religious views are a significant aspect of the first act of the film, and though it isn’t brought up quite as much when he’s actually out at sea, their influence can be felt throughout. It is here that I think the film begins to mix its message, becoming confused about what it’s trying to say. The religious overtones certainly inform the story, and the ending of the film definitely plays into them, but I think they actually work to the film’s detriment: there’s no subtlety to it, the message is thoroughly underlined and reunderlined as if to say to the audience, “Do you get it? Do you get it now?”

Lee has assembled a cast of mostly lesser-known actors to be a part of this story, which is intentional (Tobey Maguire was once part of the film, but Lee replaced him because he is too well-known). Irrfan Khan should be recognizable from this summer’s The Amazing Spider-

“The religious overtones certainly inform the story, and the ending of the film definitely plays into them, but I think they actually work to the film’s detriment...”

Man, and Rafe Spall, playing the Writer, was one of the scientists in Prometheus. Their conversations throughout the film work well, and give a little bit of muchneeded levity to the ordeal. The central performance of the film, Suraj Shurma’s teenage Pi, is

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Director Ang Lee’s newest film offers plenty of difficult questions about the world in the visually impressive Life of Pi. very strong, especially considering he is essentially playing his entire part against a CGI tiger.

Much of the advertising for the film has focused on a single review which praised Life of Pi as “the next Avatar,” and while I sincerely doubt it will experience the same kind of financial

success that Avatar did, it isn’t a bad comparison. Both films feature spectacular visuals playing out an overly simple message that give the filmmaker the idea that his film is more important than it really is (I say this as someone who liked both films, so leave me alone). Life of Pi may not be the

film that “makes you believe in God,” but it’s a film that shouldn’t be overlooked. It’s a visual treat and an effective survival story, with a strong performance at the center. Plus, there’s a CGI tiger.

What more could you want?

Final Grade: B

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A capella groups from Binghamton University, SUNY Albany, SUNY Oneonta, and Hofstra joined Saint Rose’s Girls Next Door for their second annual invitational on Saturday, December 1. A portion of the profits from the fairy-tale-themed concert went towards Hurricane Sandy relief. BU’s Binghamton Crosby’s, Albany’s Serendipity, Oneonta’s Hooked On Tonics, and Hofstra’s Dutchmen were all in attendance.

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Talking About the Writing Process With Jimi Iannizzotto

By RACHEL M. BOLTON Managing Editor Jimi Iannizzotto, father of Opinion Editor Regina Iannizzotto, took advantage of self-publishing, and his first book Castle on the Golden Cloud came to be.

Iannizzotto was happy to let me ask him a few questions on the writing process.

The Chronicle: When did you start writing?

Iannizzotto: I began writing around 1985. It all started with a children's literature course that I was taking. One of the final assignments was to develop a story line for a children's book. When I submitted the assignment for review, the instructor was very impressed. She was the one that suggested I take the idea to the next level.

The Chronicle: What do you enjoy about it?

Iannizzotto: I enjoy developing the story's characters most.

They start off as just an idea with a mission or purpose in the story.

I also give the character's names a lot of consideration. I feel that their names are a major part of their personalities.

The Chronicle: Where did you get the idea behind Castle on the Golden Cloud?

Iannizzotto: It started out as a story about a young girl traveling through a dense forest to deliver a package to the king in a castle that floated on a big cloud of gold.

While traveling, she met a little gnome who sent her in the wrong direction to play a trick on her.

Since that time, many characters, good and evil, were developed to make the story more realistic and interesting.

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The Chronicle: What is your process for creating?

Iannizzotto: [On characters]: First, I try to figure out how many characters will be needed to address a situation or plot that I would like to develop. Once that is determined, I try to give each their own personality and name.

Each character will also have a predetermined way of adding to the story and not just be an extra to complicate the story line.

Every character has a purpose.

Some may not have a purpose right away, and will actually appear later in the storyline as a major addition.

[On setting]: All settings are fictitious. They are completely made up. I wanted the story to take place in a world where the castle overlooked the ocean on one side and a beautiful mountain vista on the other. I wanted it to be serene. I wanted it to be a perfect place to live. And that is where the danger and evil subplots would come in to make everything “not so perfect.�

[On plot]: The plot of the story began as a simple idea as mentioned above. The subplots were the harder things to come up with.

The subplots make up the backgrounds of the story. The bulk of the story. The buildups to the final chapters, if you will: meeting Calypso in the woods; the girls riding in the back of the carriage and spying on Mr. Cruthers; the stop in Mrs. Pennington's Dress Shoppe. All of these subplots were add-ons to help give the story depth and interest.

The Chronicle: What made you decide to publish your work?

Iannizzotto: For my 55th birthday, I decided to give myself a

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Author Jimi Iannizzotto, author of Castle on the Golden Cloud, spoke to The Chronicle about his creative process. present. I always felt that the story was good enough to be published.

I just never had the time or drive to get it done. With other stories similar in genre like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc. being so popular, I just felt that the timing was right for such a book. So, last February, for my birthday, I decided it was time to make the move and test the waters at getting it put into print.

had no one to answer to. It was all mine from cover to cover. All of these things came from my own mind. They were my own ideas. And, there will always be a chance that a book publisher will see the book, take an interest in it, and want to take it on and republish it more professionally.

The Chronicle: Why self-publish?

Iannizzotto: I purposely left the ending open in the first book to leave a sequel possible. However, I never intended to write a sequel. But the response to the first book had been so positive that people were asking when the second installment was coming out. I had no story line. No plot ideas. No characters formed.

I often joked that the first book took 20 years to write. I would be almost 80 years old before the second one was ready! But I really got into the second story with such conviction and love for the ideas and characters that I devel-

Iannizzotto: I decided to selfpublish because the chance of having a book publisher actually accept a story from a first time author is slim to none. I was not in this for the money, although the money I have made has been quite nice. I created this story out of love. Just seeing the proof come in the mail was a feeling I will never forget. It gave me a sense of pride. And, since I designed the covers, inside pages, timeline and glossary of terms, I

The Chronicle: What made you decide to write a sequel?

oped that I had it done before I knew it. It has been proofread once. Once it is proofread one more time, it too will be ready for purchase.

The Chronicle: Was it easier to write?

Iannizzotto: It was extremely easy to write. The storylines from the characters in the first book carried into the second. So many of the second book's plots and subplots were already formed.

The hard part was throwing in little twists and turns as characters turned on one another or became unsuspecting heroes to keep the story interesting. New characters were also introduced and the ending left open for a possible third book. But, as of this interview, I haven't got a clue as to where that story will begin or end.

Iannizzotto’s book, Castle on the Golden Cloud, is available at Amazon.com, Kindle.com, and BN.com (Barnes and Noble).

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Kickin’ It With KJ: The “New York Is Back” Edition

By KEVIN JACOB Staff Writer Welcome all to another awesome edition of “Kickin’ It With KJ.” I’ve been absent in the past couple weeks because, mainly, materials have been a bit dry. A few mixtapes have been pushed back and things weren’t released on time, but now, things have started to drop and have left quite the impression on me. Let’s get into it.

Trinidad James Don’t Be S.A.F.E. Trinidad James is a strange dude. The ATL-ian has recently had a huge burst of buzz, being seen with Rick Ross, French Montana and even T.I., and I’ve just been put onto his music. His project Don’t Be S.A.F.E. is not only a decent project, but it’s got a little something for everybody. “Givin No F****” gives you a real look at this guy, and he shows you that he’s not really the straight ignorant trap rapper that he seems to be, even though the ignorance is HIGH on this release.

The popular single “All Gold

Everything” is just ignorance at its finest, and we all know how your boy loves some real ignorant tunes. The Atlanta Based God, somewhat of an incarnation of ODB, has made me a fan with his project and the realness that he keeps in it. This thing isn’t for everyone, and a lot of you will probably be like, “this guy’s a clown,” but you should definitely give it a spin.

Rating: 7.5/10 Roc Marciano Reloaded This project right here? This is hip-hop. Rap at its finest. Pure gritty raps and beautiful soul samples are what made the genre of hip-hop so amazing and Roc Marciano is a rap purist. He keeps it gully on Reloaded and besides Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, this is the best rap album that I’ve heard all year. Nothing can compare to this. “Tek to a Mack” is the perfect intro and kicks off the project perfectly. Songs such as “Flash Gordon,” “76,” and, “Deeper” are all just dark gangsta tracks.

The Braggadocio is high on this album, and with Roc’s per-

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fect flow, it compliments itself incredibly. On “Not Told,” which has easily the best verse on the album, Roc spits bars such as “Intelligent writers/pockets got elephantitis/come with choppers like helicopter pilots/I drive a five lopsided, pop iron/I’m trying to make a hole for you like linemen.” If you don’t know what elephantitis is, go check Google, and then you’ll realize how crazy that line actually is. But overall, this album is incredible. Any fan of “real” hip-hop needs to check this out, because it’s amazing.

Rating: 10/10 Chase N Cashe Charm Chase has been grinding within the last couple of years and his name has started to blow up as of late. This is Chase’s third official project, and as compared to his last two projects, which were mixtapes, he has called this his album. Chase’s style has a lot of versatility. He can make bangers such as “Beastin,” hard street records such as “Visine,” where Troy Ave also gives a great guest verse.

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He’s got songs like “iRevolutionary” where he’s a conscious rapper and he can be turned up and ignorant like on songs evidenced on “I Don’t Play.” The album mainly has a lot of great beats, and although Chase’s bars aren’t great, they aren’t terrible and he’s got more than a few good verses on this project. I wasn’t sure how it would be going in, but it turned out to be a really solid project in the end. I’m excited to see what Chase comes with next.

Rating: 8/10 Action Bronson Rare Chandeliers Bronsolino is back in a big way with a new project completely produced by the Alchemist. The project shows Bronson’s growth as a rapper and he should be recognized as one of the most real out right now. Always so consistent. Bronsolino also shows he can hang with some of the bigger names in rap such as Schoolboy Q on “Demolition Man” and rap maestro Roc Marciano on “Mod-

ern Day Revelations.”

The Alchemist also provides a great backdrop for Action to drop his dope rhymes over. Many instrumentals are great retooled soul samples and many tracks are driven by hard guitar which you don’t hear to much on tracks these days. The best track on here for me would have to be “B*** I Deserve You,” which includes a guest verse from Evidence with a mellow piano and a great sax sample in it. If you’re a fan of Bronson, then this of course will please you. If you’re a new fan, this isn’t a bad place to start.

Bronson kills it!

Rating: 9/10 That wraps up this week’s column. Be on the look out for more reviews in the upcoming weeks, including releases from French Montana, Fabolous, and Wiz Khalifa. Maybe we’ll even be having a year-end edition? Who knows? But we definitely have some new stuff coming.

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It's the Most Stressful Now Hiring for Secretary of State Time of the Year Position—Inquire Within

By LAUREN HALLIGAN Features Editor Extended library hours, alternate class schedules, printing cash balance running low, and quick-approaching due dates, it must be that time of the semester again: finals week. Although it can be extremely overwhelming for most students, there are ways of relieving that stress, and once that is done, there are actually some perks around campus that can be enjoyed (on study breaks, of course).

The free weekly yoga classes offered at the Interfaith Sanctuary are a great way to relieve stress during these taxing few weeks.

Instructors focus on breathing exercises that can be helpful during test taking, or any stressful situation. Yoga balancing poses can also strengthen mental focus, another useful skill when taking lengthy final exams. The classes begin at 5:15 p.m. on Monday and 8 p.m. on Tuesday each week.

The commuter lounge in the EAC will be considered a “Stress Free Zone” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 6. This event sponsored by the Counseling Center will feature free massages, pet therapy, a make your own ice cream sundae station, and a coloring and craft corner.

These activities are designed to take students' minds off of the finals week stress while treating them for a semester well done.

The Saint Rose annual Study Break Breakfast will also take place during finals week, where students, both residents and commuters, are invited to enjoy a free late-night breakfast in the main dining hall in the EAC.

This event encourages students to take a break from the studying to come socialize and, more importantly, fill their bellies before the final stretch of the semester.

And if none of that is exciting enough, keep this in mind: there is an entire month of Winter Break relaxation to follow. Start writing a list of things to look forward to over break: winter sports, holidays, presents, New Year's Eve, making money, concerts, vacations, watching holiday movies, seeing friends from home—the possibilities are infinite.

“Currently, I am dealing with stress by taking it step by step, not letting my stress get too high,” said junior Communications Sciences and Disorders major Christina Procida. “Stress in little amounts is good, it pushes us to do better; but too much stress at once is overwhelming.

“I find that if I write out what I need to do within the week rather than letting it all pile in my head, I calm myself by seeing each task crossed off one by one,” continued Procida. Her greatest advice to those struggling with finals-related stress is to “take each project a day at a time and do something you enjoy in between. It’s relaxing!”

Procida also advocates the well-deserved study break, saying, “I find that each five minute break rejuvenates me.”

Study breaks, yoga, massages, free breakfast, and frequent selfreminders that the end is in reach.

While doctors are still searching for the cure for college finals week stress, these remedies can certainly be a helpful alternative in the mean time. Good luck to all and stay sane!

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By KATHERINE BAKAITIS Staff Writer Hillary Clinton is officially stepping down as Secretary of State, and so the same, burning question remains: who will take her place? Now granted, whoever is appointed the new head of the State Department will have some mighty big shoes to fill, but so far Obama’s choices have been very credible.

Currently, Susan Rice, who is presently the U.S. U.N. Ambassador, seems to be Obama’s top choice ahead of Senator John Kerry, who ran against Bush in 2004. Naturally, this decision cannot proceed without some sort of opposition on the part of Republicans. This time, these cries of disapproval are coming from President Obama’s old opponent, John McCain.

Why would Republicans want John Kerry, a Democrat, to be Secretary of State instead of Susan Rice? The answer is simple; if Kerry were to become Secretary of State, then he would have to give up his Senate seat for Massachusetts, so it would be up for grabs. Republicans have their eye on one of their own Scott Brown, to replace Kerry, gaining them a seat in the Senate. Oh, but of course they are stating other reasons why they want Kerry as the President’s pick.

Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, stated, “I think he would do a great job, anyone who has worked with Senator Kerry knows his good, hard work ethic and his expertise on foreign relations.”

“Rice,” Murkowski added, “would face a lot of questions.”

She, of course, is speaking about Rice’s response to the attack in Benghazi, Libya in September, a topic many Republican leaders love to unearth. Rice has stated that the attack on our U.S. Embassy in Benghazi was a spontaneous affair, sparked by

the anti-Islam film, instead of a premeditated attack (a position argued by Republican leaders and some others).

Rice met with McCain and others to discuss the affair. “We are significantly troubled by many of the answers that we got, and some that we didn't get, concerning evidence that was overwhelming leading up to the attack on our consulate,” McCain reported. Being her biggest detractor, McCain has also argued that Rice was overwhelmingly “unqualified” for the job of Secretary of State.

Unqualified, he says. Mind you that this is the same man, who in his bid for the presidency chose Sarah Palin as his Vice-President running mate. McCain himself only graduated 894 out of 899 in the Naval Academy, while Rice is a Stanford graduate and a Rhodes Scholar. Now, try to talk to us about being unqualified.

McCain’s extreme disdain for Rice has been rooted from another event, long before the Benghazi attack. This bitterness against Rice dates back to the 2008 campaign, when McCain felt insulted by remarks made by Rice who said then, “I don’t think he’ll be strolling around the market in a flak jacket.”

Rice was referring to thenSenator Barack Obama, who was planning a trip to Iraq. The “flak

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jacket” reference was to photos taken back then. McCain said then, “Never have I been able to go out into the city as I was today.”

McCain made the remarks after his brief walking tour of the Shorja market in Baghdad. McCain remarked that he had left his helmet in his escort Humvee and felt utterly safe in the marketplace. McCain neglected to mention that the pedestrian mall was patrolled by 100 heavily armed American soldiers and watched over by two attack helicopters and snipers. Personally, I am not sure what the big issue is here.

This comment is certainly not worth holding a grudge for four years.

Kerry’s strategy to win the position is to refrain from the limelight, while Rice cannot avoid it, and it is ultimately leaving her increasingly unpopularity for the job, despite the president’s support. It is ultimately the president’s decision, even though Congress still has to approve the appointment. He probably does not want just anybody advising him, I know I do not want just anybody advising the president.

Obama preached on the campaign trail that he would work with Republicans in his second term, but that term has not started yet, so he should do whatever he wants.

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A Week of Awareness

By SHANELL HANNA Identity The week before Thanksgiving break was an important week in the LGBT community. It was Trans* Awarenes Week, a week where support is shown for individuals that identify as one of the many identities that fall under the Trans* umbrella. As expected Identity, the gay-straight alliance at Saint Rose, raised awareness with posters highlighting events that were being held during the week.

During the Identity meeting the week before Trans* Awareness Week, the members learned about Trans* identity. As a member of Identity, I was surprised to learn that there were many Trans* identities.

Before the meeting, I thought that those who identified as Trans* were individuals that identified as the gender opposite their biological gender.

I learned that similar to the LGTB umbrella, there is a Trans* umbrella, hence the asterisk which represents that there is more than one Trans* identity.

I learned that individuals who

are androgynous, meaning they exhibit both male and female qualities in appearance and behavior and may identify with both or neither gender, as well as those who identify as gender queer, meaning they renounce both genders or identify with both genders, fall under the Trans* umbrella.

I also learned more about those that identify as Transgender, meaning those who identify as the opposite of their biological gender, and about the challenges that the Trans* community faces.

After learning more about the Trans* community, we went to work on our posters, which highlighted the events being held during Trans* Awareness Week, as well as receiving the exciting news that Youtuber Skylar Kergil would be a guest speaker as one of the events being held throughout the week.

During the week, members of Identity tabled so those who stopped by could learn more about the Trans* identity. The club also hosted an event where members of Identity volunteered at the Damien Center in Albany, a community center for people who

have HIV/AIDS where the programs are aimed to help maintain good health and a better quality of life for those affected. As expected many people showed up the night Skylar arrived to speak to about his personal experiences being Trans* and how it has affected his life.

I, having recently started watching his videos before I found out he would be coming, really enjoyed Skylar’s presentation. I felt that when he spoke of his experiences, both the negative and positive, I gained a better understanding of what it was like for those that identify as Trans* and can relate to Skylar.

I was also glad that Saint Rose was the first college he has come to speak with and that all those who attended warmly recommend he continue to speak at other schools.

Identity has been successful in raising awareness to the issues within the Trans* community during the amazing week of Trans* Awareness.

Identity meetings are every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in Lima basement.

Girl 1 in St. Joe’s: “This girl’s bun is way too big.”

Girl 2: “His head is too big. I can’t see anything.”

Guy in Centennial: “It’s so hard to be nice all the time.”

Girl in lally: “I’ll cough on you.”

Guy: “I have a great immune system.”

Girl in Library; “I talk to myself because I’m a really good listener.”

Girl in Dorm: “I need coffee in the morning. Just because it’s Sunday doesn’t mean I’m awake.”

Guy in Dorm: “If you drove, we’d already be there.

Girl: “That’s not true because we haven’t left yet.”

Girl 1 on Quad: “So I was talking to T somewhere, sometime.

I can’t remember exactly when or where but it did happen.”

Girl 2: “Oh yeah, cause that really makes me think it’s true.”

Girl Walking: “I can’t wait to get out of Albany and drive at home. There’s no traffic there. Just tractors and bears.”

Guy in Dorm: “You guys remember when this song was good? Yeah, me neither.”

Girl in Lima: “My mom named our dog Kramer because she likes Seinfeld. It fits him though. He’s crazy.”

Guy 1 in CCIM: “Pineapple pie!”

Guy 2: “Is that a thing?”

Guy 1 : “I’m just naming fruit. Carrot pie?”

Guy 2: “That’s not even a fruit.”

Guy in Dorm: “Why do you want food?

Girl: “To eat. What do you think you do with food?”

Girl Walking: “The computer lady looks like Franklin the Turtle.”

Girl 1 in Centennial: “On a scale of 1 to creep...”

Girl 2: “Jeepers creepers, man.”

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Stephanie Santiago, Kaleb Catricala, Skylar Kergil, Sam Peterson, and Alex LaFrance posing after Skylar’s talk during Trans* Awareness Week through Identity.

Guy in Dorm: “Forget engineering. I’m gonna be Batman.”

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By SHAWN BERMAN Staff Writer In their second home game of the regular season, The College of Saint Rose Women’s Basketball team suited up to host fellow Northeast-10 divisional opponent, The Panthers of Adelphi University.

Sophomore Golden Knights guard Gabie Polce led all scorers with 19 points and also had five steals, while senior forward Maria Sanchez Gonzalez registered a double-double on the night going 6-11 from the field to go along with ten rebounds. For The Panthers, junior guard Sade Jackson was really a solidifying force for the offense, as she almost recorded her fourth triple-double of the

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season, only five games in. Jackson had 16 points, ten assists and eight rebounds for Adelphi.

The Golden Knights came out firing and really got off to a hot start. Midway through the first half, The College of Saint Rose went on a 12-2 run. Freshman guard Tyler Hansen highlighted this run for The Golden Knights as she hit a deep three pointer with eight minutes to go in the half. Sophomore forward Mariah Lesure finished the run for Saint Rose as she knocked down a jumper in the paint, making the score 23-11 in favor of The Golden Knights.

Saint Rose went into the locker room up by seven with a 34-27 lead over The Adelphi University Panthers. However, this game

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The Golden Knights Women’s Basketball team fell to Adelphi 80-67. was merely a tale of two halves for The Golden Knights.

At the start of the second half, The Panthers had switched things up defensively a bit, as they pushed a full-court press upon Saint Rose. The Golden Knights didn’t seem to adjust to this well, as The Panthers went on to score 18 of the 27 points scored in the second half. A large part of this was points off of turnovers. The Panthers scored ten points off Saint Rose turnovers and shot 50% from beyond the arc in the second half alone.

With 12:53 left to play in the game, it was all knotted up at 4545. Adelphi quickly began to run

away with the lead when junior guard Kelly Mannix drained a three to give the Panthers a 48-45 lead. After this three from Mannix, Adelphi University continued to hold onto their lead for the rest of the game, as they never trailed again.

Saint Rose looked to be making a late push as they cut Adelphi’s lead to just ten with a pair of free throws made by senior forward Jessica Walton, but a rainbow three from Sophomore forward Brenna Gonsalves sealed the game for The Panthers, as she silenced the crowd and put an end to any hopes of a comeback for The Golden Knights.

With this 80-67 loss to Adelphi University, The College of Saint Rose is now 2-3 overall, and currently still winless in the Northeast-10 conference at 0-3. With this win, The Panthers improved to an overall 3-2, and a collective 2-1 in conference play. Adelphi also remains perfect on the road, raising their away record to 2-0.

Looking ahead, The Golden Knights have another home game Wednesday against another Northeast-10 rival, The Greyhounds of Assumption College.

The Greyhounds are currently undefeated at 6-0, and a combined 4-0 in conference play. Tip off is set for 5:30 p.m.

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Women’s Soccer Fall at Final Four Continued From Page A1 member of the Argonauts in the penalty area.

West Florida seemed to take control of the match when senior midfielder Monica Malvassi found the back of the net off of a feed from Palmer inside the top left post with only 13 minutes left in regulation.

The Golden Knights did not quit and kept their composure through the rest of regulation.

Freshman midfielder Michaela Phillips scored on a ball in front of the net delivered from the right side of the field off a kick from sophomore back La'Quilla Upton with just over three minutes remaining.

Earlier in the match, Saint Rose had a goal turned away in

the 33rd minute due to an offside call, ultimately being the difference in the match.

Both teams manufactured five corner kicks, with the Argonauts generating a 25-11 shot advan-

“I can’t be more proud of this group of girls.”

Coach Gutheil tage. Junior keeper Jessica Gerski tallied a season-high nine saves for the Golden Knights while junior Sarah Story deflected three shots on target for the Argonauts.

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The Golden Knights suffered a heartbreaking loss to West Florida in the national semifinals.

Coach Laurie Darling Gutheil had strong words to say about her team’s character when speaking with Assistant Athletic Director David Alexander, “I really feel that these girls could've been playing Saturday without a doubt in my mind, and the will and strength of character really was displayed with three plus minutes left, after going down with 14 minutes to play in a national semi-final, they came back and created a set piece that finished a goal, so we could go on to overtime. You want to talk about strength, character, and heart, with one senior on the pitch...now that's something. I can't be more proud of this group of girls,” said

Gutheil.

The contest marked the Golden

“The contest mark the Golden Knights’ 10th NCAA Tournament appearance withing an eleven year stretch” Knights’ 10th NCAA Tournament

appearance within an 11 year stretch. The Golden Knights starting lineup consisted of only one senior and three freshmen. This also marked their fifth straight trip to the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Saint Rose has compiled a 111-10-6 record during that span and was deemed victorious in 20 games during the course of the stretch.

The West Florida Argonauts ultimately rode the momentum of their win against the Golden Knights into their contest against the UC San Diego Tritons the following Saturday, winning the NCAA Division II National Championship by the score of 1-0.

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The Golden Knights had a goal nullified due to an offside call.

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