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KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935

“The only successful journalists are the ones that are willing to work hard.”

Photo courtesy of University Relations Wil Haygood spoke to Hofstra students about the story chronicled by the Oscar-nominated film, The Butler.

Wil Haygood shares award-winning story By Nico Machlitt staff writer

Eugene Allen was a White House butler who served for eight presidents from Truman to Reagan. The Washington Post published “A Butler Well Served by This Election” on Nov. 7, 2008. The well-received article landed in publications like The Los Angeles Times, and was also made into a novel. Wil Haygood is the author of

“A Butler: A Witness to History.” Haygood spoke to Hofstra students Wednesday, Feb. 26, about his journalistic process behind what uncovered the story of the 2013 award-winning movie “The Butler,” directed by Lee Daniels. Athelene Collins, director of the Hofstra Cultural Center, said she felt that it was very important for Haygood to come and share his story. “Him telling the story about Eugene Allen is very important

because it is something that you would not generally know,” said Collins. “To work for eight presidents, and then still be alive when the first African-American president [is in office], is amazing.” Tatiana Brown, junior and vice president of Hofstra University’s Association of Black Journalists, was among the crowd of students that came to hear Haygood. “The only successful journalists are the ones that are willing to work hard and look for stories that

nobody has found,” said Brown. Haygood was on the 2008 campaign trail, reporting on then-Senator Barack Obama and his race to the presidency. After seeing all the reactions from people at the events, Haygood wanted to contact an African American who worked in the White House before the Civil Rights Movement. Upon hearing about a man who served under three presidents, Haygood called all the Eugene Allens’ in the D.C. area.

On the 57th phone call, Allen, the butler, answered. Allen corrected Haygood, saying that he had, in fact served through eight presidential terms. When Allen first came to the White House in 1952, he started as a pantry man that washed

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‘The Butler’ author discusses work Continued from A1 dishes in the White House and then worked his way up to maitre d’. “For the next 34 years, this man saw American history and felt the echoes and the reverberations as they filtered through the White House … of some of the most heartbreaking, astonishing events of American history,” said Haygood. Eugene Allen spent over three decades in the White House and was there for many historic and civil rights events, such as during Brown v. Board of Education, the Little Rock school crisis, the 1963 March on Washington, the Civil Rights bills and the assassinations. He became close with many of the presidents that he served. President Truman called him

Editor-in-Chief Samantha Neudorf Managing Editor Sophia Strawser Business Manager Jake Nussbaum News Editors Magdalene Michalik Ehlayna Napolitano Assistant News Editor Lauren del Valle Entertainment Editor Katie Webb Photo courtesy of University Relations WIl Haygood signed copies of his book after giving a lecture at Hofstra University about the life of Eugene Allen, which was recently turned into an Oscar-nominated film.

Health activities held at elementary school

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There has been a great push to encourage America’s youth to eat and live healthy — even by Hofstra students. On Tuesday night, California Avenue Elementary School held their first annual Family Fitness Night in collaboration with a dozen Hofstra students. The elementary school is a five-minute walk from campus, and activities included yoga, hula hooping, Zumba and basketball. Sophomore Britney Nathan, a member of Hofstra’s 4 + 4 premed program, was the first student to get involved in the event. When she heard the elementary school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was planning a night of fitness activities and healthy living habits, she started getting other clubs and community members involved. “In November, we began to plan the event and decided to get the Yoga Club, Tai Chi Club, Be Kind. Step Up and Zumba instructors on board,” said Nathan. She also

contacted local pediatric dietician Pamela Reichert-Anderson and the director of community outreach at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Debora Riccardi, who were excited to lend their expertise, according to Nathan. Through the combined schools’ efforts, about 80 parents and students were educated on health

club taught yoga to the kids. “It was the first time I had taught [yoga] … and the parents and kids seemed to enjoy it more than I even expected, and they left my class smiling, hopefully a little bit less stressed,” said sophomore Kelly Fries, a member of the Yoga Club and Be Kind Step Up Club. Teachers at the elementary

“It was awesome that Hofstra had such a huge presence at the event.” and fitness. Jillian Schon, the president of the Yoga Club and co-leader of the clubs’ participation, was pleased to see a good turnout amongst Hofstra students. “It was awesome that Hofstra had such a huge presence at the event,” said Schon. While other students led basketball games and hula hooping, Schon and other members of her

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“Gene,” and President Ford liked to take him golfing. Although Allen was close with the presidents, racial inequality was something that he experienced first-hand. “Eugene Allen worked at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, one of the most powerful addresses in the world, and yet when he went to his home state of Virginia he couldn’t try on a hat in a men’s store because he was black and had to drink from a segregated water fountain,” said Haygood. Allen’s story is not about the high and mighty, and not about the presidents: it is about the unsung butler. Without Haygood, this story may have been forgotten.

Students connect with community By Katie Webb

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school commended the students’ efforts. “It was great to have volunteers working with us to impart knowledge upon our students and parents,” said Jessica Weisler, a PTA member and foreign languages teacher. Approximately 270 people were expected to show up to the event. However, Weisler pointed to the poor weather to explain the poor

attendance, saying it had acted as a deterrent for families. Many of the families also have parents who work long hours, multiple jobs and or head single-parent households. Participating club members found out that just down the street, there are kids dealing with stress in and out of the class that are similar to the pressure college students go through. Weisler’s hope is that if students from our campus can make the time to get involved, then parents will find a way to get involved in the PTA as well. “The kids saw [us] as somewhere between kids and adults and connected with us instantly. Other clubs should reach out to them. They are so close and unfortunately don’t get many opportunities like this event,” said Schon. Nathan and Schon are enthusiastic about the potential for future collaboration with California Avenue Elementary School.

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Nonsense loses office privileges By Nico Machlitt staff writer

Nonsense Magazine has been removed from their club office space. Nonsense started off the fall semester with a lively attitude, as freshmen quickly joined the team and gave the humor magazine fresh perspectives. But, what held the magazine back were the club’s past mistakes. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Nonsense Magazine was called into a second hearing with the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Rules Committee regarding the magazine’s club office space. But, because Nonsense was under probation and broke those policies, SGA revoked their rights to have an office space. The issues between Nonsense and SGA began last fall. Nonsense violated of a number of SGA policies such as possession of alcohol, a refrigerator, an air mattress, pornography, a coffee maker, an empty beer box and writing on the walls. “We came back this [spring] semester excited, we got our office, we are going to change this and that, and we’re not just offending people for no reason or causing trouble for no reason,” said Ana Davis, editor-in-chief of Nonsense. When the spring semester started, SGA contacted Nonsense many times but said they had

received little communication back from Nonsense regarding their next hearing. According to SGA, there was not an official date to meet, and the refrigerator and pornography were still present in Nonsense’s office. This violated two terms of the club’s probation. It had been previously explained to Nonsense that if the club violated its probation, members would lose their office space. Lawrence Alexander, the Office of Student Leadership’s advisor to SGA, noted that Nonsense was presented with its probationary status, during a previous fall hearing. Both SGA and Nonsense exhibited positive “professionalism and decorum.” “At that hearing, Nonsense agreed to the terms of probation and at that time, was allowed to remain in their office space,” Alexander said. Nonsense fully owned up to all the rules they had broken last fall and wanted to work with SGA, Nonsense members said. The fall hearing committee spoke with the members of Nonsense and decided to give Nonsense a second chance to let them keep their office space. But the magazine was put on probation. SGA presented a list of terms that the club needed to follow for in order to stay in their office. Some of the terms included that Nonsense would meet with an SGA member to discuss their policies: random office checks

would happen for the first six weeks of the spring semester and all contraband needed to be removed from the office by the end of the fall 2013 semester. “Since that time, SGA has made several attempts to contact Nonsense regarding continued violations in their office space, as well as other issues pursuant to their probationary status. Nonsense did not respond to numerous communications that were sent,” Alexander said. During last Thursday’s hearing, fifteen members of Nonsense came to defend their office space, where they spoke and answered questions for half an hour. “We came out of the meeting telling them we wanted to mend any sort of bad blood with them and the history of SGA and Nonsense,” said Davis. “We need them to help us so that we can help them.” SGA asked many questions regarding the lack of communication, not only between SGA and Nonsense, but within the club itself. “I know that we’ve always tried … for a relationship with them but there [have] always been some tensions,” said Alyssa Legnetti, SGA Rules Chair. “This year, we really tried to move in the right direction — that’s why we had the hearing and wanted to talk to them. We were going to let them explain themselves.” However, communication

remained difficult between the two organizations. “The day after the emails all happened, I got in a car accident. I work 40 hours a week and am a full-time student, and it was all on my shoulders,” Davis said. “This office means so much to me and this club means so much to me. It is the only reason I stayed at Hofstra.” During the hearing on Feb. 20, SGA questioned whether Nonsense even needed an office space because of its new online presence and suggested working in the library to create its publication. However, Nonsense members felt that those ideas clearly would not work. According to club members, an office space is necessary because just like any publication, ideas need to be discussed out loud, meetings need to be held, story ideas need to be shared. After much deliberation, SGA decided to remove Nonsense from their office space. Nonsense Magazine has been a part of the Hofstra community since 1983. The magazine has historically caused controversy with many students and staff, such as Hillel and Thursday Night Live. These disputes had threatened Nonsense to be shut down. “Nonsense’s whole thing was to be defiant of organizations like SGA and everyone else, but I can honestly tell you that this is

the most excited and progressive group of nonsense members I have ever seen,” said Matthew Matusiak, Nonsense member since fall 2009. One of the more recent controversies was with SGA moved them to a smaller office space. In their November 2012 issue a photo was printed of the Nonsense members giving the middle finger with the words, “Thanks, SGA! Is this what you mean by cozy?” Although Nonsense lost its office space, Davis and the rest of Nonsense’s members do not see their lost office space as the end of the club and magazine. “We don’t have anything left to lose. We are trying to better ourselves because of this,” said Heather Levinsky, the freshman Nonsense art director. Currently, Nonsense is created in houses and other locations where a few members can meet. Nonsense will be applying for office space next semester and hopes to get it. For now, they will be working wherever they can. Even with all of the obstacles Nonsense has faced, the future of the magazine looks promising, and they want to try to reach more students, said sophomore Samantha Senicola. “This club isn’t just about us. We want it to be for everyone, a place where everyone belongs,” said Senicola.

Illicit drug trade strong on global stage By Ehlayna Napolitano news editor

“I want to give you a bigger picture … of what we’re facing in regards to drugs,” said Dr. Charles Levinthal, chair of Hofstra’s psychology department during a lecture on Wednesday. “Spoiler alert: it’s not a pretty picture.” It’s no secret that drug trafficking and drug use are major issues facing the modern world today. Drugs are associated with danger, violence and, in some cases, death. The global drug trade was discussed in detail during Levinthal’s lecture, titled “Drug

Enforcement and Drug Control in a World of Narcoterrorism and Global Politics.” Levinthal outlined drug trafficking in terms of where the drugs come from and where they go, as well as what could be done about the problem. He noted that the drug trade has become globalized, eradicating the simple and direct drug trafficking routes of the past. Levinthal mainly focused on Afghanistan, where opium dominates; Colombia, a cocaine producer; and Mexico, one of the most ideal transport countries in the world, as drug kingpins of the world. He detailed the ways

that drug production and cartels are linked inextricably to groups in power within each of those countries, such as the Taliban, key figures like Pablo Escobar and police and military, respectively. Colombia is mainly a producer of coca, which can be snorted or injected, and crack cocaine, which is smoked. According to Levinthal, Colombia’s drug industry is connected to the violence that has dominated the country for many years. “It’s a game of Whack-a-Mole,” Levinthal said. “That describes the situation of controlling coca cultivation in [Colombia].”

Students reacted positively to the information imparted to them during the lecture, affirming that they had learned a lot during the lecture. “I’m definitely more informed about the topic,” said Sam Burgess, a freshman criminology major. “These drugs are killing people.” Burgess said that she knew a lot of what Levinthal discussed because she is from Colombia. Similarly, Mansour White, a sophomore finance major, said that the lecture was particularly interesting to him because of the role that drugs play in his local

community of Hempstead. “I’m interested in learning about drug trafficking … especially because of the [negative] effect that drugs have on the community [where] I live,” White said. “I learned a lot about where drugs come from.” The lecturer noted that drugs produced in any of the countries he talked about were transported all over the world. America, Levinthal said, is one of the greatest consumers of illicit drugs in the world. “The bottom line of the global illicit drug trade is working very well — all too well,” Levinthal said.

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•BLAW 23: Contract Law •BLAW 24: Legal Aspects of Business Organizations and Activities •BLAW 25: Legal Research and Writing •BLAW 114: Labor and Employment Law •BLAW 115: Wills, Trusts, and Estates •BLAW 116: Cyberlaw: Law for the Internet and Technology •BLAW 117: Law in the Global Economy •BLAW 118: Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution •BLAW 119: Advanced Legal Aspects of Business Organizations •BLAW 157: Seminar: Special Topics in Business Law •BLAW 157B: Entertainment Law

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SGA WEEKLY WRAP UP Compiled by Nico Machlitt

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• New computers will be added in the library to be used for tutoring sessions. • SGA will host a Student Appreciation Week with games and other activities for all students. • An ATM on the north side of campus will be added near Dutch Treats. • New legislation: Only SGA recognized clubs or organizations may be eligible to receive an office space.

Public Safety Briefs Compiled by Ehlayna Napolitano On Feb. 20, two students reported to PS that they left their laptops in room 216 Emily Lowe Hall at 3 p.m. while they went to class. At 5:20, when they returned, the computers were missing. A search did not yield results and police assistance was declined. A faculty member reported on Feb. 20 that upon returning to his vehicle parked in the Hauser Hall lot at 5 p.m., he found the rear window shattered. Police assistance was declined. A female student reported that she was having an argument with her boyfriend while ending their relationship on Feb. 20 in the Netherlands. The student reported that her boyfriend, a non-student, became very angry and verbally aggressive. PS responded and the non-student had to be restrained in handcuffs for his own safety. NCPD was called and a domestic violence complaint was taken. The nonstudent was transported to NUMC for evaluation and was banned from campus. A fire alarm was activated in the Graduate Residence Hall on Feb. 21. During the search of the building, PS discovered two students who had failed to evacuate the building. Summonses were issued to the two students. PS responded to Delft House, where three non-student males were in the lounge on Feb. 22. One was intoxicated and was transported to NUMC by Nassau County Amublance. The males entered the building without

giving proper ID, an investigation proved. They were guests of a female student that lived in the building. All three were banned from campus. A PSO on patrol in the Netherlands South parking lot on Feb. 22 attempted to stop a vehicle driving recklessly and radioed for assistance. The vehicle was then stopped and the driver and occupant were both identified as nonstudents. The driver was intoxicated and the passenger, after attempting to flee the vehicle, was discovered to be in possession of a bag containing pills and white powder. NCPD was notified and responded. The driver failed a sobriety test and was arrested, and the passenger was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. There were no injuries. A noise complaint was reported in Stuyvesant on Feb. 22. PS entered the room and found two students and a nonstudent acting in a disorderly manner. They had to be placed in restraints. The non-student was banned from campus and the two students were issued summonses. Four individuals were observed smoking marijuana in a car in the Liberty–Republic parking lot on Feb. 22. PS responded and identified the four as students. A pipe with drug residue was confiscated and summonses were issued to the four students. PS received a report of the odor of smoke coming from a

room in Constitution Hall on Feb. 22. With the RA, PSOs keyed into the room and found the resident smoking from a hookah. The hookah was removed from the room and the student was issued a summons. PS responded to Breukelen House on the report of the smell of marijuana coming from one of the rooms on Feb. 22. When they keyed in, PS discovered towels stuffed under the door and found the room unoccupied. No marijuana was recovered. A summons will be issued to each of the three residents. A male was sleeping in the 13th floor lounge of Estabrook Hall on Feb. 23. A PSO woke the person, who was identified as a nonstudent, escorted to the HIC and banned from campus.

been harassed by another student that has also been spreading false rumors about him. The student was issued a summons. On Feb. 25, PS received a report that the smell of marijuana was coming from a room on the sixth floor of Vander Poel Hall. PS responded and entered the room, which was occupied by the resident. No marijuana was recovered and a summons was issued to the student. During a fire alarm evacuation in Breukelen House on Feb. 26, PSOs found bags of marijuana in a room on the second floor, as well as scales, two knives

and several grinders. NCPD was notified and took possession of the objects. Summonses will be issued to each of the four residents.

Key PS- Public Safety HIC- Hofstra Information Center PSO- Public Safety Officer RA- Resident Assistant NCPD- Nassau County Police Department NUMC-Nassau University Medical Center

A PSO on patrol in the Netherlands core observed a male and female attempting to piggyback through one of the turnstiles on Feb. 23. The PSO stopped them and identified them as a non-student and a student. The non-student was banned from campus and the student was issued a summons. A visitor reported on Feb. 23 that their car, parked at 3:30 p.m. in the Weed Hall parking lot, was dented in the driver’s side door upon returning to the vehicle at 7:15 p.m. A report was filed by the Hempstead Police Department, who responded. A male student reported to PS on Feb. 24 that since the beginning of the month, he has

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What do you do with business cards from networking events? By Priyanka Jaisingani STAFF WRITER

Too often, most of our business cards end up right where we put them: in our wallet or pocket. Many of us have had great, stimulating conversations with professionals at a conference, at a networking dinner or even at the subway station. You have all heard that networking is key and vital to your success. Getting a business card is only the first step, but connecting and keeping up with the person on that card is another ball game. Here are some suggestions for how to play it well: Write a note: A problem that

arises (and this happens to me as well) is, when you come back from a major event such as a conference, you have dozens of business cards and it is easy to forget what you discussed with each professional. A good habit to get into is writing notes on the back of the business card regarding what topics you touched upon with the person who gave you the card. The notes can be something brief to jog your memory when you want to connect with that individual. Prioritize: Prioritize all the business cards you have received in different piles. At the end of the day, although all networking connections are important, some of them are

more relevant to you in the moment. For some, creating a rating system with numbers or colors to help prioritize great business contacts, potential employers and so-so business contacts can help immensely. Find out what works for you so you can network more effectively. First connection: You have already laid the groundwork by getting their business card; now you have to keep in touch. The first time you send an email, make sure to include your name, college, where you met and what you talked about. If you had promised something to a professional, don’t forget to follow up promptly. To take it one step further, you can attach

an article related to what you were talking about and make sure you end your email with an “It was nice to meet you.” Don’t make your emails too lengthy, because at the end of the day, your contact probably gets a lot of emails. Keep it clean, concise and to the point. Business card application: To help you prioritize your business cards, you can use business card applications. For example, LinkedIn not only allows you to connect with professionals, but also it has an iPhone application called “cardmunch” that turns business cards into contacts. All you have to do is take a picture of a business card with the

application, and the card will be automatically converted into a contact. This is most useful for those of you who go to many events and get many business cards. Keeping in touch: Try to contact the people in your networks at least three times a year. This can be during the holiday season, when their company has come in with a new product or service, or if you ever have a question for them, all depending on the contact. You can’t just keep in touch with the people in your network when you need something from them — you have to build a connection.

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Rhythmix taps its way to Hofstra By Amanda Valentovic STAFF WRITER

On any Tuesday or Thursday night and even on some Saturdays, metal heels can be heard hitting the floorboards of the dance studio in Calkins Hall. Those heels belong to the members of Rhythmix, Hofstra’s tap dance club that is new to campus this year. Comprised of about 20 people, the group ranges from complete beginners just strapping on their shoes to experienced dancers who have been learning for years. Alyssa Ruggiero, a senior accounting major and dance minor, decided to start the club at the beginning of the year after previous attempts to start a tap dance club in the past fell through. “It wasn’t established and it didn’t meet, and just fell off the grid,” said Ruggiero, now the president of Rhythmix. “So last semester, I filed the paperwork and wrote the constitution, presented it to SGA, and it got

approved.” The founding members worked with Anita Feldman, associate professor of dance and head of the Dance Education Program, to spread the word about the new club amongst dance majors while inviting members of Danceworks to join. When asked if Rhythmix’s first year had gone as well as she’d hoped, club treasurer Janelle Oppenheim said, “It’s gone a lot better.” The sophomore dance and management major also said, “It’s gotten bigger than I think any of us thought it would get.” Rhythmix can credit part of its success to the many new dancers who have become interested in tap from different majors and backgrounds, as well as people who might not have been able to fit Danceworks rehearsals into their schedules. “Wearing apparel also helps,” Ruggiero said. “Because when you’re wearing a shirt around campus, people see it and see

that it exists.” In addition to learning choreography, Rhythmix has managed to hold master classes with professional tap dancers such as Ryan Casey and Jenai Cutcher West about once a month, a favorite activity among the members of the group. They watch videos and documentaries on the history of tap to learn about the genre, but

is always good for more skilled dancers to revisit the basics, as pointed out by Ruggiero. For those tap dancers who are just learning, it is only a matter of time before they can shuffle across the room. “We had a kid who didn’t even have tap shoes,” said Oppenheim. “And now he’s learning, and we get so excited when we see him.” The members all rotate taking turns teaching a class, hoping that their knowledge will rub off on others. Rhythmix is not a performance group, but the club is hoping to tap for an audience sometime in the future. “We want to perform at the Cabaret [in Spiegel Theater],” said Alexis Robbins, a junior. A dance and exercise science major as well as the secretary of Rhythmix, Robbins also said, “We’re not a performance group, but it would be nice to do something in front of a crowd

“We can offer choreography that challenges the experts.” also just hang out and have fun with each other. Even with the wide variety of experience levels within Rhythmix, all of the members can benefit from dancing. “We can offer choreography that challenges the experts,” Ruggiero said. “Beginners can see what they can develop into, and they can be pushed out of their comfort zone.” The reverse is true as well; it

of people.” Other goals that Rhythmix hopes to reach this year include taking a trip into the city to see a show or taking a tap class as a group, or even simply learning new choreography by watching a YouTube instructional video. The members of Rhythmix are hopeful that their numbers will grow in their second year on campus and into the future. “It would be nice to get more people,” said Robbins. Oppenheim agreed and said she would like to expand the number of people that go to events, to make the club better known. “Tap isn’t that recognized by a lot of people, and it’s not easy to do,” she said. Whether students are learning something new about dance or just revisiting what they learned in years past, all of the members of Rhythmix agree they are enjoying what they are doing. “You can get something out of it, whoever you are,” Robbins said. “Not to mention it’s really fun!”

Find the right eye shadow with the Naked 3 palette By Isabela Jacobsen ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

As a makeup lover, you are probably aware that the Urban Decay Naked Palette 3 came out a few months ago. Although Christmas was just weeks away when it came out, I went ahead and actually bought myself the Naked Palette 3. Don’t judge me, okay? I know I should’ve been spending my holiday money on my friends and family, but this is the Naked Palette 3! I’m not proud of it, but I don’t regret it. The palette was everything I could’ve hoped for and I use it nearly every day. So, now that I have had plenty of time to enjoy the variety of shadows, here are some of my favorites in this perfect palette: If you own the first Naked Palette, then you know about the color “Sin.” It’s a shimmery

champagne color that I used to use every single day. When I got the Naked 3, I thought I would be able to replace Sin. I couldn’t, but I did find a close match: Buzz is much more pink than the champagne-colored Sin, but it does remind me a little bit of it. If you pair Buzz up with another color called Dust then you do get a very similar color that resembles Sin. Dust is a very transparent pearl pink, which adds shimmer to Buzz and fades the color out just a tad. Buzz is a great, everyday eye shadow that blends very nicely with other colors. Although I love Buzz, I must say my favorite in the Naked 3 is Trick, a rose gold. I have a watch that resembles this shadow color, so I like to wear it with Trick. It is a great color for brown eyes as well. I feel it makes my eyes pop and gives a great golden tone.

I like to pair this up with brown eyeliner and a peach lipstick. Now let’s go to the dark side. Blackheart is a great eye shadow for going out. You can achieve the perfect smoky eye while blending it in with other colors. If you want a lighter, smoky eye or more of a daytime eye shadow, then try Mugshot. It’s more of a grey color, but still designed for a nighttime makeup look — daytime, if you want to just use it for your crease. I use this color all the time; it’s super versatile. The Naked Palette 3 has a lot of rose-hued neutral eye shadows, but it also contains great nighttime shades to pair up with some of your other makeup palettes. Either way, Naked Palette 3 is everything wonderful in this world, and I highly recommend buying it. You will surely get your money’s worth and you may become obsessed

Photo by Isabela Jacobsen Urban Decay has a variety of “Naked Palettes” to fit your makeup needs.

with it, like me. Is it too soon to ask when the Naked Palette 4 will come out?

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Man on the Unispan If you could send one reality star to an uncharted island, who would it be? By Danielle Denenberg STAFF WRITER

“Rich Dallaz from “Love & Hip Hop.” Alex Pineda, Junior

“Kim Kardashian... Just to see how or if she would flip out, and how long it will take her to call a private plane.” Catherine Benny, Sophomore

“Kim Kardashian or Snooki because I hate both of them and want them to go away.” George Carrillo, Senior

“Kim Kardashian… She wouldn’t survive.” Rebecca Stein, Sophomore

“Nothing, be with friends, I guess.” Josh Samuels, Sophomore

“Snooki.” Kevin Watt, Junior

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The Humans of Hofstra

By Ariana Queenan-Newton SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Anita Ellis “I’m an award-winning archer. Is that an interesting fact?”

Connor McEachron “I did ballet for a year when I was three with my twin sister. My dad found out and pulled me out”

Amanda Smith “I’m half-adopted. In the second grade my stepdad married my mom and adopted me,” changing my last name from Ringwood to Smith”

Joseph Guliano “I lived in Japan for a month for my dad’s work. I miss [Tokyo].”

CONSEQUENCES

A photo gallery by Justin Maceira

Justin Maceira opened his second show of the year in the FORM gallery on Monday, Feb. 24 called “Consequences.� This time around, he focuses on glamorizing the negative aspects of party culture through photos of Hofstra students.

Photos and spread by Che Sullivan

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Artist David Jacobs Emily Lowe Gallery Exhibition

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Great Writers, Great Readings: Anne Fadiman novelist and journalist defends accuracy through a lesser-supported subjectivity By Ehlayna Napolitano News Editor

Subjectivity in the defense of accuracy might be said to be a feature focus of Anne Fadiman’s fairly prolific writing career. As she was introduced at a reading and discussion event on Wednesday night, “she takes in everything and spares the reader nothing.” Although she was a reporter and an editor at separate times in her life, Fadiman noted that outside of newspaper reporting, subjectivity is not something that should be shied away from. In fact, one might say that she revels in it. Still, though, nonfiction is her forte. “I write nonfiction—[which is] about all I can do [since] I’m not that creative,” Fadiman said. In “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,” the focus of Wednesday’s event in the Cultural Center Theater, for instance, Fadiman reported on a medical case in which com-

munication difficulties between a refugee family and doctors ended tragically for a young woman with epilepsy. Although the book is what Fadiman refers to as reporting, the book is biased and Fadiman herself is inserted into the book. “It was not my job to be impartial,” she said. “… My own opinions are in the book.” Still, she tries to maintain a focus in her reporting that allows characters to come forward at the stories’ center as she herself withdraws to the background. She is not the focus of “Spirit,” of course, and does not try to frame it that way. “I put myself in a couple of times to establish that I was not objective,” Fadiman said. Fadiman does not feel, however, that this makes the reporting any less accurate. Although she maintains that impartiality is imperative in newspaper and magazine reporting, in the case of “Spirit” and books like it, accuracy can be subjective.

“Spirit,” a book that took nearly nine years of research, reading, reporting and writing to complete, is Fadiman’s salute to cross cultural communication. She stresses that there are no villains in the story. She remains friends with sources from both sides of the issue even today, years after the book’s publication. In a similar way, Fadiman said that she feels even more strongly that accuracy is subjective in personal essays, of which she has written several. “When one writes personal essays, the issue of ‘objectivity’ or ‘impartiality’ flies even more out the window than it does in the sort of literary journalism I was doing in “Spirit.” “No one could or should be objective about a family member,” she wrote in an email. “However, the priorities of accuracy and fairness still apply.” Although different, each style of writing holds interest for Fadiman. “My love [for each] is equal,” Fadiman said.

Photo Courtesy of Ginny Greenberg Author Anne Fadiman speaks to students on Feb. 26.

She began personal essay writing when she turned 40, after being confined mostly to bed during a pregnancy complication that followed two miscarriages. She felt she had to choose between book reviews, something she had experience with, and personal essays, which were new waters she had not yet ventured into.

“It tries to squeeze something [important] into a small space,” she said. Fadiman has written three books and has work that has appeared in New York Times and the New Yorker. She is currently the Francis Writer in Residence at Yale University, as well as an adjunct professor.

David Jacobs: Sight and Sound “Sound Column Environment” invigorates viewing of minimalist art

Photo by Che Sullivan Jacobs’s assemblage piece “Ursula” composed of found items.

By Shannon N. Alomar Columnist

More than just an artist with impeccable taste and an authentic sense for creating beauty with minimal materials, David Jacobs has helped to cultivate a component of Hofstra’s culture. Before 1963 art pieces could

not be seen on campus grounds, but Jacobs had a vision to change all of that. Prior to him arriving at Hofstra, Jacobs taught at Ohio State University where he was able to implement the idea of placing outdoor sculptures on the campus to enhance its environment. Although Jacobs teaching

career at Hofstra ended nearly 19 years ago, he is still a significant member of the community. Emily Lowe Gallery wanted to showcase his artistic career through an exhibit, “David Jacobs: Sight and Sound.” Karen T. Albert, associate director of exhibitions and collections at the museum, gave The Chronicle an inside look at the exhibit and the meaning behind the pieces that were greater than the eye could see, or could not see. As soon as you enter the museum’s exhibition space, your eyes are immediately drawn to the buzzing rubber tubes with attached metal piping hanging from the ceiling. The piece is called the “Sound Column Environment,” and the sound that is created from the motor running inside of the columns, changes

as you walk about the room. “Ursula” is an assemblage piece, composed of different objects to create a two-dimensional or three-dimensional form. It was also placed on a low platform in order to be viewed in a certain way. I couldn’t figure out exactly what it was supposed to be, my brain wanted to call it a birdbath, a sewing machine or a person stuck under something heavy. That’s what I liked about it best. It could be whatever I wanted it to be. As I stepped closer to view it, I created a shadow over “Ursula” and it became darker, obviously. It made me think of the way we as a society poke and prod things and get closer to them to gain a better understanding of them. But if we remain a step away, we can actually see the whole picture and gain more from it.

Albert explained that the inspiration for his art pieces with sound, such as this one, came from the nostalgic sound of vacuums he use to hear in his parent’s home as a boy and the various “noises” he would hear in a factory he previously worked in. In addition to the sound element of his artwork, Jacobs is very interested in the using industrial materials and scrap parts to create a visual experience that is unique for the viewer. “He is very conscience of space… with his works, he wants you to walk around it and become one with what you are viewing,” Albert said. The other pieces from Jacobs’ collection that were chosen for this exhibit included: “Ursula,”

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The Chronicle Continued from Page b2 “Head Columns I, II Marquette,” “Sound Column Environment,” “Off the Wall,” “Star Wars V,” “Big Dipper,” and “Dream.” Albert made sure to mention that the pieces chosen are a perfect example of how the arts use scientific principles and technology to achieve an aesthetic vision. “Big Dipper” was the standout piece of the exhibit. Jutting out from the wall were four large feather-like objects. Upon further inspection, I discovered they were actually made of aluminum. The scratched surface created a weathered, three-dimensional appearance. The way Jacobs incorporated shades of dark greenish-black tones to light grey centers made them appear soft

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and wispy. I wanted to reach out and touch them like people may want to reach out and touch the nighttime skies. The juxtaposition of hard metal fused with dainty air-like objects and noises from the “Sound Column Environment” created a sense of a warm sunny summer night even though I was inside. “This exhibition provides a way for viewers to understand how the production of works of arts can merge with the problem-solving and analytical skills usually associated with science and technology,” Albert said. If you are interested in seeing all of Jacobs’ work, be sure to stop by the Hofstra Museum before April 27. Additional contributions by Elizabeth Merino

Slim Shady LP: celebrating the 15th year anniversary By Medea Giordano Columnist

Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of Eminem’s introduction to the world with his major label debut, The Slim Shady LP. Since 1999, the album earned him a Grammy, was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has been included in Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Eminem became the first rapper to reach number 1 on MTV’s Total Request Live for the album’s first single “My Name Is,” the song that made him a household name. The no-holds- barred rapper changed the hip hop genre forever with his explicit lyrics about everything under the sun from celebrity parodies to drug use. He attained thousands of fans at the end of the 90s and early 2000s managing to piss a lot of people off in the process, and still does. Over the last 15 years, his lyrics have sparked several debates as recently as 2013, when he continued to spew homophobic slurs on his sequel to the Marshall Mathers LP. An MTV News article about the anniversary said that his “noth-

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ing-to-lose attitude on the Slim Shady LP is a kind of magic that could never really be duplicated in 2014, or beyond.” In a day and age where celebrities have to publically apologize for every minuscule lapse of judgment they make, it would seem like it would be a hard for an in your face rapper to manage to stay relevant. However, Eminem, who was crowned the “King of HipHop” by Rolling Stone in 2011, is never going away and he is never going to apologize. “I rap to get a reaction, “Shady told MTV News in November. “A bad reaction is better than no reaction. If my music sparks debates and conversations or whatever — be it right, be it wrong or whatever — I would rather have it get a reaction — a bad reaction — than no reaction. ‘Cause no reaction sucks.”

‘The Wind Rises’: a Japanese love story intertwined with a moving WWII backdrop By Muhammad Muzammal Columnist

Moving and profoundly melancholic, Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises” is both a visually imaginative film and a tender love story. It tells a fictionalized account of Jiro Horikoshi, the real-life aeronautical engineer who created the A6M Zero fighter plane for the Japanese national army before World War II. Joseph GordonLevitt voices him as a kind-hearted young man, whose love for airplanes was undermined by the guilt he felt due to the death and destruction they caused. In a masterful, wordless opening scene, Miyazaki shows us a prophetic dream of young Horikoshi, who visualizes himself piloting one of his planes. As he glides through the clouds, a dark, ominous army of jets hovers over him. The entire sequence, from the silence of the characters that stare in awe at Horikoshi, to the vivid, colorful landscapes of Tokyo, to the soft, melodious soundtrack, is a blend of fantastical elements. Blending together, they make the scene as memorable and complete as anything Miyazaki has ever done. When he awakens, we find that because of his weak eyesight, Horikoshi cannot follow his dream and become a pilot. Yet, his passion runs deep. He will soon become one of Japan’s premier

airplane engineers, and also a husband to an altruistic, caring woman, Naoko (Emily Blunt). Naoko and Horikoshi have their first encounter during the infamous Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. As they work together to save Naoko’s family maid, Miyazaki’s powerful, visceral flair is shown with the ground leveling off into hilltops, decimating whole houses into pieces of rubble. The destruction from the disaster affects all of the city and its citizens, providing an interesting comparison between the carnage by nature and the wreckage by man. Earthquakes kill human beings, as do the airplanes the Japanese military orders Horikoshi to make. Naoko and Horikoshi’s relationship takes a tragic turn when Naoko is infected during the tuberculosis epidemic. There is a lovely moment where Naoko holds one of Horikoshi’s hands as he draws airplane concepts with his other hand. Naoko, weak and unhealthy, refuses to let go of her husband’s hand. Like the entire movie, this small scene is deep and poignant. In the film, tuberculosis and the Japanese army hurt the two things Horikoshi loves the most: Naoko and building airplanes. But despite his outside struggles, his affinity for creating airplanes and his love for Naoko never wavers, proving that Miyazaki’s film is among the filmmaker’s most hopeful, sentimental works.

The famed Japanese animator, known to helm fantasy films such as “Spirited Away” or “Howl’s Moving Castle,” goes back to his earlier roots in this final story, directing a war-based film about planes as he did in 1992 with “Porco Rosso.” “The Wind Rises” is such a fitting swan song for Miyazaki because of what it tells us about humanity. The film’s title is based on a quote said by French poet Paul Valéry: “The wind rises, we must try to live!” The quote, applied to the film, can mean that as a person’s art or love is elevated, so too is the risk of losing it. Therefore, “to live” means to endure and enjoy our love despite the hardships we have to face. In the movie’s final seconds, Horikoshi looks at the bodies of those who died due to his planes. He sees the deceased Naoko’s spirit and accepts the truth but never stops loving planes or his wife. He regrets his mistakes but finally realizes that he achieved his dream of making airplanes and never lost his love for it. That Naoko and the soldiers will die is not the matter at hand. The film’s beauty is found in showing the strength of love: Horiskoshi’s affection for airplanes and his wife remains standing after all the damage. It is here that we realize, after the wind rises, that Horiskoshi, as with all of us, must try to live.

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What should we take from the modern television timeline?

By John Thomas Columnist

‘Adventure Time’ I probably read too many comments on too many articles about too many television programs. But the fact is, my procrastination assumes this form allowing me to, in a way that isn’t academic in the slightest, pick up on probably the most prevalent criticism levied towards the most acclaimed shows of today. They don’t give their most dramatic moments time to breathe. That accusation has given me pause for a couple of years now. When I was first getting into television criticism, as a junior in high school, I was definitely a proponent of the idea that some of my favorite shows seemed to know how to construct a compelling plot that I felt emotionally invested in. But on the flipside they didn’t invest enough time into the most poignant plot points. I specifically remember having this problem with the last episode of Doctor Who’s fifth series, “The Big Bang.” There’s a sequence where the Doctor relives his life in reverse, and then through the power of love or something, he’s brought back to our time and our universe in tip-top condition. My problem wasn’t the complete lack of logic exhibited by the episode, but rather that I felt at the time that if they were going to use the “power of love or whatever”™ to save the Doctor, well, then they should’ve spent more time showing that power. Man, I was so wrong and this week’s episode of

“Adventure Time” shows exactly why that’s the case. At eleven minutes and change, your average episode of the The Land of Ooo-set adventure still packs in quite a lot of plot. For instance, just the other week we saw the fall then return of Fire Princess to her kingdom. In addition we saw her romance with Cinnamon Bun, a romance that was first revealed and subsequently consummated (I mean you know, it’s on Cartoon Network) within that same time span. This week, we see Ice King lose his powers and return to his former sane but less coolly named (Simon) form, and the surprise return of his lover Betty from over millennia ago. Then Betty is defeated of the very being that sapped his powers, not to mention Simon’s reunion with Marceline. It’s a feat that the artists behind “Adventure Time” are able to pack so much into their episodes on an almost weekly basis without making the show feel like it’s going at a breakneck pace. That being said, there isn’t much time to doodle, and even if there were I think that would be to its detriment.

See, this episode packs in such emotional heft because it reticently relishes in the poignancy upon which its plot rests. The serialized nature of “Adventure Time” allows them to revisit these topics by progressing their character’s forward. That progression is at the heart of our affection for the show. It just doesn’t make a lick of sense to ask for more time to contemplate the current state of affairs, because its ever-changing nature is what makes you care about in the first place.

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By Kendall Gibson COLUMNIST

‘Full Frequency’ – Sean Paul Through some stark cultural division, I have until this week been completely ignorant of hip-hop superstar Sean Paul. The same goes for his supporting artists: 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Jason “Jigzagula” Henriques. Before this week, in my opinion, these weren’t even real names, but now I recognize them as titans of a universe separate from my own. In their universe, people devour auto-tune and drum machines as if they are essential to life. For me, they are poison. If You Like: 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Jigzagula.

‘Nossa Onda e Essa’ – Bossacucanova For those looking for new music, an area I bet most haven’t explored is Brazilian Pop. Portuguese lends itself excellently to music, and in this case it is melodiously layered over groovy jazz. Scratch that, this isn’t jazz; it’s spy music. The song “Balanca” makes you feel like you’ve just tumbled out of a plane over a jungle. “Rio de Inspiracao” is the soundtrack for when you’ve landed with your parachute, and the natives are greeting you with their jungle delicacies and their impressionable women. If You Like: Os Mutantes, Seu Jorge, The Seatbelts.

‘Morning Phase’ – Beck Morning Phase is about overcoming darkness in life. Each song begins with a soulcrushing beat and then Beck’s voice slides a hand around your shoulder and tells you it’ll be OK. In “Blue Moon” he laments, “I’m so tired of being alone,” but the delicate way with which he croons the lyric suggests an inner drive to bounce back. On the rainiest of days, this album will be a godsend, because the lyrics and the soundscapes are uniquely powerful at triggering emotions. If You Like: The Pixies, Modest Mouse, Jack White.

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EDITORIAL

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Time to break the silence Every two minutes,

encounter where a male

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enrolled, and NYU has

we keep avoiding this, we

someone is sexually

student had groped her at

unacceptable.

over 50,000 students.

will never move past this

assaulted in the United

a friend’s party.

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When people say that it

In 2012, there were

Hofstra is just shy 11,000.

issue. No one should ever

six acts of forcible sex

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have to go through this and

(Rape, Abuse & Incest

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offenses that were reported

sex offenses is not far off

feel that they cannot talk

National Network). To

to inappropriately touch

at Hofstra—three occurred

from these larger, urban

about it.

put this into perspective,

someone as a form of

on campus, according to

universities.

that means there are 133

flattery, we disagree. There

the 2013 Annual Security

sexual assaults happening

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and Fire Safety Report. In

talking about sexual

to overlook, and we want

across the country in the

attraction or interest

2011, there were seven

assaults is uncomfortable.

to hear from you. If you or

average 6-hour class

rather than grabbing a

acts of forcible sex, all of

And if we keep avoiding

someone you know has

day. Yet, this is rarely

girl’s ass. To take it a step

which were on campus.

this subject, students

a story they would like

addressed here at Hofstra.

further, there are other

Comparatively, in 2012,

This is an issue The

We understand that

Chronicle does not want

who have been harmed

to share with us, please

Last week, we ran

ways rather than forcible

there were nine acts of

may never get the justice

send us an e-mail at

an editorial written by

sex. Although this sounds

forcible sex offenses at

they deserve. If we keep

hofstrastudentspeakout@

Elizabeth Merino called

extreme, there is hardly a

Boston University and

avoiding this, we are

gmail.com.

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difference between the two

fourteen at New York

saying that we are okay

be an active bystander.”

when there is no mutual

University. BU currently

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Merino shared a personal

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has over 30,000 students

being sexually assaulted. If

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The views and opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section are those of the authors of the articles. They are not an endorsement of the views of The Chronicle or its staff. The Chronicle does not discriminate based on the opinions of the authors.

Letter to the Editor: To the Editor, I feel compelled to write in response to the op-ed article in The Chronicle last week ‘Stopping sexual assault: be an active bystander’. The author had the courage to share her recent experience of being grabbed from behind at a party and the way it made her feel like an object to be disrespected. The violation was witnessed by nearby male students who thought that the event was entertaining. As a male member of the Hofstra community, I also feel disrespected and saddened by this event and by the students who could not find the courage or values to openly denounce what

had occurred. Many of us

better educate members

are aware of statistics indi-

of our student com-

cating that sexual violence

munity about bystander

is a pervasive problem in

intervention.

our culture.

The goal of the organiza-

The article published

tion is to educate students

last week, reminds us that

so they will make positive

each statistic has a story

and informed decisions

associated with people

individually, but also to

we may know and care

help students look out for

about. People we may

one another and to create

attend class with and study

a safer, healthier and more

with. People in the space

caring environment.

we define as our campus

Working together to build

community. Fortunately,

a caring campus environ-

the event described in the

ment, with respect for the

Chronicle does not charac-

wellbeing of everyone, is

terize the dominant spirit of

the responsibility of each

our campus .

member of the Hofstra

The student organization

community.

Be Kind-Step Up is a thriving group of individuals on our campus who volunteer

Daniel Rinaldi, Psy.D.

their time to spread posi-

Student counseling

tive encouragement and

services

Have an opinion? E-mail us at chronicleeditorial@gmail.com.

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Get a hobby: How $300 shoes can save your life By Kendall Gibson special to the chronicle

Last weekend, Hofstra University hosted the Street Heat Sole & Style Expo, a sneaker convention. Isn’t it strange, calling them “conventions” when the word also means the status quo? Conventions celebrate things that aren’t the status quo. And was it necessary for them to shoe in a pun? Eyelet you decide. The convention would have passed unnoticed by me, had I not been stopped outside the Student Center by a man scalping size 12 Red October Air Yeezy’s. I asked him if he had anything costing less than the $300 he wanted. He said no. My point about the expo is that while it may seem like an absurd obsession to spend hundreds on shoes, it is never a bad thing to celebrate something that you legitimately love. Kindred spirit was palpable in the air that Saturday. Men and women came to Hofstra from all over Long Island, and their individual lusts for shoes were mixed. What a wonderful day for them it must have been. Instead of going

to work or school, where people are connected only through happenstance, they came here, and were connected through soleful affinity. The event was not only a refuge for sneaker enthusiasts; it also gave them an opportunity to meet people. Meeting people is the most beneficial thing to do in college, so take advantage of every opportunity that Hofstra offers. You could meet your future employer at a random seminar, or fall in love at a residence hall meet-and-greet. Your biggest chances of meeting the right people, however, come from attending events that cater to your interests, since you will have commonalities with the attendees. This all ties back to what I am saying about hobbies. Hobbies are strange, because on one hand they divide us, but on the other, they bring us together. Fitness junkies find few commonalities with heavy drinkers, for example. “Different strokes for different folks,” as they say, but man, when you find some

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folk with similar stroke, magic happens. I am sure that you have an obsession, some idiosyncrasy, and your friends are always asking you why you bother fun-

neling time and money into it. Do it. Hobbies are never ridiculous. You can have a hobby doing something ridiculous, but the hobby itself is not. Exploring a hobby to its fullest

is the best way to cultivate your a-identity, and that is what college is all about. Find something you’re passionate about. You will have the rest of your life to watch Netflix.

Barbie the cover model:

Life in plastic, not so fantastic

By Stephanie Kostopoulos special to the chronicle

Welcome to the 21st century, everyone. Recently, Aerie was celebrated for adopting a progressive advertising campaign. No longer using Photoshop to enhance its models, the teen lingerie line now promotes a positive female body image and reinforces the idea that it’s okay to be real. You’d think other major brands would seize the opportunity to reform as well, but you’d be surprised. Sports Illustrated, whose annual swimsuit edition is famous for its racy covers of paradoxically skinny yet voluptuous super models, is still stuck in its ways. The magazine chose a swimsuit-clad Barbie as the subject of its 50th anniversary swim-

suit edition cover. I’m not sure what’s more unsettling – the fact that both Sports Illustrated and Mattel’s Barbie still unrealistically portray the female body, or the fact that the two brands teamed up to create double the negative effect. Women are inevitably compared to super models, and now they have to be compared to plastic models, too? In this way, society continues to label mainly skinny women as beautiful. This gives women false expectations as to what they should try to look like. Additionally, men have unrealistic fantasies about the perfect woman, a woman who exists only on a magazine cover or as a plastic doll. And plastic is as

unnatural as it is fake. In comparison to that of the average woman, Barbie’s neck is six inches smaller. Finding a real woman who is as thin as a Barbie doll with a neck size that tiny is impossible; she wouldn’t be

only 16 inches, would be unable to house vital internal organs necessary for her to live. And we’re supposed to aspire to that? Regardless, Barbie steals the spotlight on the cover of a widely sold edition of a wildly popular magazine. Being compared to retouched women doesn’t feel good, and neither does being compared to plastic dolls. It’s like Sports Illustrated is saying that no woman is beautiful enough to be celebrated in that light, so they put an imaginary woman there instead. Personally, Barbie dolls never offended me. As a little girl, I

“It’s like Sports Illustrated is saying that no woman is beautiful enough to be celebrated in that light, so they put an imaginary woman there instead. ” able to hold up her head, which, in Barbie’s case, is on average two inches larger than the typical woman’s…perhaps to extenuate her perfect facial features. Her legs are 50 percent longer than her arms, whereas the average woman’s legs are only twenty percent longer, and her waist, at

would play with them and not even consider that she represents an unrealistic portrayal of women. But knowing what I know now, I understand the controversy behind the doll and the issue, especially since the Mattel is defending their product by saying that they are “unapologetic” about how it offends other women. I don’t find that very beautiful. The Aerie campaign is the start of something great. Maybe Sports Illustrated’s mistake is just a minor speed bump on the road to a better future in advertising. Maybe one day Barbie will have curves and muscle. Maybe one day photoshopping magazine covers will be taboo. And maybe one day women will realize their true beauty, one that mass media will appreciate, too.

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SPORTS

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Softball dominates leadoff classic in Tampa By Alex Pineda staff writer

Following a second straight Colonial Athletic Association Championship and a trip to the NCAA Regional finals with a school-record 46 wins last year, the Hofstra softball team is favored to finish first in the conference again. Going into his 25th season with the Pride, head coach Bill Edwards has established a culture where anything less is unacceptable. “We always have really high expectations for ourselves, we play to a standard every year,” said Rachael Senatore, a redshirt senior. “It’s something we have a lot of pride in.” The Pride will be challenged in the CAA by James Madison University, who received two of the seven first-place votes, and conference newcomer the College of Charleston, a team that won 37 games last year. The Pride will be tested outside the league by six teams that qualified for the 2013 NCAA tournament, five 40-win teams and two conference champions in Central Connecticut State and the University of South Florida, whom they defeated handily last Sunday 7-1. Coach Edwards’ squad got the season underway as they won four of five games this past weekend in route to winning the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida, after weather forced the team to miss its first scheduled tournament. After a 7-3 win against UConn on Friday, the Pride dropped a 4-7 contest to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, who was ranked 22nd in ESPN’s top-25 poll, in the first of two games on Saturday. They went on to get an 8-4 victory over Illinois State later that day. In the second doubleheader in as many days, the team collected wins over USF and a shutout over UMassAmherst to close out the tournament on Sunday. Coach Edwards lost a dominant player yet returns an abundance of talent. The squad will feature seven players who have significant starting experience and have been honored on AllCAA teams. Senatore and Becca Bigler, the

two fifth-year players, have the most experience and hold major roles this year. The Pride has already benefited from having Senatore back after she missed all of 2013 with an injury, as she provides a boost at the top of the line-up. Senatore reached base 12 times in 17 at-bats and stole two bases during the Leadoff Classic. The speedy centerfielder led the CAA with 71 hits in 2012 as she batted a team-leading .364, in addition to swiping 12 bases on 14 attempts. Following a stellar junior year, Senatore was a firstteam All-CAA pick and an NFCA first-team All-Northeast Region selection. “I find it so hard to really articulate how it feels, but I really couldn’t be happier,” Senatore said, expressing grace for the opportunity to be back with the team. “I’m so blessed to have an extra year.” Bigler, the starting shortstop, blasted 12 home runs and had a .581 slugging percentage in 2013, which was fifth best in the conference. She also drove in 41 runs to go along with a .927 fielding percentage. She was named second-team All-CAA and second-team NFCA All-Northeast Region in 2013. Caryn Bailey looks to build on a phenomenal freshman season as she represented Hofstra on the CAA first-team, All-Rookie team and was an NFCA First-team All-Northeast Region selection. She led the team with a .360 batting average in 2013, .436

in CAA play, hit nine long balls while driving in 43 runs, and also snuck in a team-best 18-game on-base steak. The prolific hitter is also a solid defensive player as she committed a single error in 59 games with a .971 fielding percentage. Although Bailey took five walks, the sophomore right-fielder struggled to find her groove this weekend, getting only 2 hits in 14 at-bats. Catcher Erin Trippi, also honored on both the NFCA All-Northeast and All-CAA firstteams, was behind the plate for every inning in 2013. The junior posted a .994 fielding percentage and also had 46 RBIs last season. Trippi will be called upon to provide leadership and support for a relatively new pitching staff. Senior Tori Rocha, secondteam All-CAA, came up big for the Pride this weekend as she drove in 7 runs. In her third year starting at second base, Rocha will form a dangerous double play threat along with Bigler. Sophomores Maggie Hawkins and Chloe Fitzgerald, the final two returning starters, were named to the CAA All-Rookie team last season. Hawkins was named to the Classic all-tournament team after driving in seven runs as she gathered eight hits in 18 at-bats. Senatore, Bigler and pitcher Morgan Lashley were also named to the all-tournament team. That proven experience will be vital for the Pride this season as they have played in big games

and understand Coach Edwards’ philosophy, which is inestimable for the younger players. The team came into the season with a hardnosed approach as the veterans pushed the younger players. At this point, Senatore no longer considers the first-year players freshmen, as they have matured immensely. Although this is Senatore’s first season playing behind a pitcher other than Olivia Galati, a twotime All-America selection who graduated after dominating the competition with 40 wins and 395 strikeouts in 2013, Senatore is confident her team will find ways to win. “We really have to have strong defense, we plan on scoring a ton of runs, we plan on running and we plan on just having a ton of fun and seeing what roles people fall into,” said Senatore. “That’s really the most exciting part.” It will take a collective effort to lead the pitching staff. The team will look to Lashley, who was named CAA-Player of the week and Classic MVP after going 3-0 in the tournament, to eat up a significant number of innings this season. The righty struck out 13 batters in 19 innings of work as she recorded wins against UConn, Illinois State and UMass. The junior transfer from Army, Lashley, went 29-14 with 196 strikeouts and a 2.40 earned run average in 2013. Army’s all-time leader in wins, 62, was a NFCA second-team All-Northeast selection last season and has got off to

Hofstra’s softball squad stands together to take their annual team photo to start the new season.

a great start at Hofstra. Junior Taylor Pirone, a transfer from Fordham who pitched a complete game in a win over USF, has some Division I experience and will compete for time in the circle. Hawkins went 3-0 appearing in four games as she primarily played first base in her first season. Freshman Jessica Peslak is another quality arm at Edward’s disposal as she racked up 72 wins and over 800 strikeouts in the 495 innings of her stellar high school career. Other newcomers include Lacey Clark, a second-team All-New York State selection last year, Michaela Transue who could see time at third base, Christie Sinacori, an infielder from Wantagh, and Rachel Simodejka, an outfielder from New Jersey. The team’s home slate is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 14, as they host Georgetown, Columbia, Fairfield and Hartford for the Hofstra Invitational at the Hofstra Softball Stadium. The conference schedule will begin on Saturday, March 22, as the team travels to Virginia for a three-game set with JMU. The Pride will take another trip to the Sunshine State this weekend to take part in a five-game Florida Gulf Coast Tournament in Fort Myers. They will take on Eastern Michigan, Florida Gulf Coast, Bethune-Cookman and Michigan State.

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Baseball opens with a rough start, goes 1-3 over weekend By Zachary Mongillo staff writer

The Hofstra baseball team won one game but lost three in their first series of the season, as they faced Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, last weekend. The team lost 1-8 on Friday to open the series, as the team’s number one starter, David D’Errico, was removed from the game in the fourth inning due to an elbow injury. D’Errico’s injury came in only his first start of the season after recovering from Tommy John Surgery just last year. It was revealed on Monday that the right-hander will miss two to six weeks due to an elbow strain, a disappointing blow for the Pride. “He’s such a leader on the team and such a good kid, it really killed team morale for a little while,” head coach John Russo said, “So at least when the MRI came back it was a positive. We thought he was going to be really hurt, and they said it’s just a severe strain.” The Pride then went on to split Saturday’s doubleheader, losing 3-10 in the day game and securing a 7-5 victory at night for their first win of the season. Junior Eric Ferguson led the team on offense in the victory, collecting three hits and 2 RBI, while junior David Jesch came

away with the win, as he pitched 4 strong innings of relief. Hofstra then took one more in the loss column on Sunday as they fell 2-9 to the Antelopes in their last game before returning home. It was a tough road trip for the team, especially in terms of pitching. Hofstra’s starting pitchers ate up just 13.2 of their 33 innings, leaving a lot of work for the team’s relievers. “You’re going to expose weaknesses when you’re in the bullpen that long. Guys had to go extended outings and throw longer and at different times than what they’re used to or are prepared to do,” Russo said. “We just have to be better, we’ve at least got to try to get somewhere between 5 to 7 innings from our starters for us to have some type of form in the bullpen.” While Hofstra gave up a lot of runs, Coach Russo feels that there were plenty of positives to take away from the weekend. The squad got their first look at outfielder Eric Ferguson, who recently transferred here from Temple University. The newcomer led Hofstra with a .412 batting average this weekend. “The one thing we knew going into the weekend was that Ferguson was going to play hard. Not only did he play hard this

weekend, he played really well. He matched up at the plate offensively, he had a bunch of hits and led us in average,” Russo said. “He ran the bases really well, he played a great defensive center field … We were able to put him up there at the top of the order and it was really a good spark. He had two really big hits at different points on the weekend to drive in runs with two outs. I can’t be more impressed with his overall play in the first weekend.” Additionally, the Pride returned second baseman Matt Ford to the lineup, who missed all of last season due to an injury. Though he recorded just 3 hits in the series, he was a presence on both offense and defense. “Matt looked great, he played really well defensively. I know his averages or numbers might not have played out to what it was, but he really hit the ball hard at guys a couple times. I have a lot of confidence in having him back in the lineup,” Russo said. Wins and losses aside, it was beneficial for the team to finally get out of the training facilities and start playing some games outdoors. “It was just mentally nice to be able to get outside and walk around in shorts and a T-shirt. I think every person here is just tired of the cold,” Russo said.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Senior pitcher David D’Errico started the first game of a doubleheader on Friday through four innings.

The Pride has canceled their three upcoming home games this weekend due to bad weather conditions. Instead, they will head to Asheboro, North Carolina, to face Penn. State University for a three-game series this coming

Saturday and Sunday. The team’s home opener is now planned against Adelphi University on Tuesday, March 4. The game will be held at 3 p.m. at University Field.

Women’s basketball defeats NU, loses to JMU By Lauren del Valle assistant news editor

Women’s basketball split the week with a pair of CAA conference games. The Pride pulled out a 63-58 win at home over the Northeastern Huskies last Thursday, Feb. 20. They would fall by 31 on the road to the no. 1-ranked JMU Bulldogs in a Sunday matinee. The Bulldogs’ zone defense made paint penetration a struggle for the Pride. They were unable to find the basket for the majority of the contest, shooting only five for 30 and nine for 28 from the field in each half, respectively. Ice cold from behind the arc, Hofstra would

only sink two of their 14 threepoint attempts. Defense could not put JMU on their heels, either. Foul trouble plagued the Pride. Freshmen forward Elo Edeferioka tacked on two early in the first half, forcing a cautious Coach Kilburn-Steveskey to sit her after seven minutes of play. Sophomore forward Ruth Sherrill and freshman guard Krystal Luciano had four apiece, and sophomore guard Asia Jackson fouled out with 6:59 left in the game. Hofstra pulled down 39 rebounds to JMU’s 57, only able to capture eight on the offensive end.

The game would only be tied once at the 15-minute mark of the first half, as Hofstra never pulled ahead with a lead. Kilburn-Steveskey thought her team’s performance revealed mental fatigue as the end of February drew the season end nearer. Hofstra holds a 6-7 CAA record, 11 and 13 overall. They sit middle of the pack, fifth in the league, going into their last two weeks of play. Three of their final four games are conference play. The Pride locked in a spot in the CAA championship tournament, now focusing on securing a high seed. Depending on conference

performance, the Pride is poised to finish the regular season anywhere between third and seventh. Hofstra will host two CAA opponents tonight in a matchup against no. 2-ranked Delaware. Delaware boasts a 9-5 CAA record underneath JMU. Coach Kilburn-Steveskey plans to keep the Blue Hens off the boards, calling the contest a defensive matchup. Delaware is known to push game tempo and defend the paint. Delaware standout Kelsey Buchanan led the CAA last week with 18.6 points. Having scored 27 in their last meeting with Hofstra, the senior center

is a high priority on the scouting report. Hofstra will celebrate the careers of their leaders during Sunday’s home game against Drexel. Seniors Anma Onyeuku, Annie Payton and redshirt junior McKenzie Kudron will be recognized for their contributions to the program. “It’s going to be emotional,” said Kilburn-Steveskey. “Both of them on and off the court are just outstanding people.” Drexel currently sits fourth in the league above Hofstra, with a 7-6 CAA record. The teams will face off at 2 p.m. in Mack Arena.

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Wrestling taken down by no. 4 ranked Cornell By Frank Aimetti staff writer

Despite putting up strong resistance against no. 4-ranked Cornell University, the Pride fell by a score of 28-19. Redshirt freshman Jahlani Callender (157 pounds) opened the match with a strong showing, albeit in a loss, losing a decision 4-0. Graduate student Joe Booth, ranked 15th at 165 pounds, continued his strong season with a dominant tech fall victory. Redshirt freshman Frank Affronti (174 pounds) won a tight 5-4 decision victory to push Hofstra out to an 8-3 lead. This, however, would be the last lead of the day for the Pride.

Cornell went on to win the next five matches, giving them a dominant lead and essentially clinching the victory for the match. Senior Jamie Franco (125 pounds) lost a 9-2 decision to the #1 ranked 125 pound wrestler in the country while freshman Michael Hughes (285 pounds) lost a major decision 8-0. Junior Zeal McGrew (197 pounds) lost by fall to the #19 ranked 197 pounder in the country. Hofstra also lost at 133 pounds and 184 pounds, both via forfeit. However, to Hofstra’s credit, the Pride never stopped fighting, with senior Luke Vaith and junior Cody Ruggirello picking up victories even after the result of the meet was all but determined.

Vaith (141 pounds) scored a tech fall victory, which should help boost his no. 10 ranking in the country at 141 pounds. Ruggirello (149 pounds) also performed well recording a win by fall victory. The forfeits essentially did the Pride in, because despite a 4-4 record amongst actual matches, the two forfeits swung the advantage to Cornell. Hofstra will conclude the regular season with a 6-10 overall record and 4-3 in conference. Cornell improved to 13-1, and remained undefeated at 9-0 in conference. The EIWA Championships take place in Philadelphia on March 8 and 9. Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Senior Jamie Franco faces number one ranked 125 pount wrestler in the country.

HOFSTRA ATHLETIC CALENDAR Away Home

2/27 Thursday

MEN’S LACROSSE

3/1 Saturday

3/2 Sunday

V.S. UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

3/4 Tuesday

V.S. DREXEL UNIVERSITY

7:00 P.M.

V.S. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

12:00 P.M.

V.S. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE

SOFTBALL

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3:00 P.M.

@ PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

V.S. ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

3:00 P.M.

V.S. NJIT

TENNIS

3/5 Wednesday

@ WILLIAM & MARY 7:00 P.M.

2:00 P.M.

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BASEBALL

3/3 Monday

v.s. james madison university 7:00 P.M.

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Women’s lacrosse season off to a promising start By Sean Williams sports editor

Women’s lacrosse went 1-1 last week, continuing its scheduling scramble created by the inclement weather. A 10-8 away win against Colgate University on Saturday came after a rescheduled Wednesday victory hosting Fairfield. But a 14-3 drubbing at the hands of no. 3-ranked Maryland at Shuart Stadium on Tuesday tempered some of the good feeling the Pride had accumulated with the week’s earlier win. The Colgate game was supported offensively by sophomore Emily Considine and junior Sam Lenox, who each scored three goals. Lenox has been particularly strong this year, with five goals so far. “It’s been fun to watch her grow

as a player,” Smith said. “She was really good last year … I think she lacked that confidence in herself, but I think she’s started to find that.” The game was close throughout — an offensive-minded first half saw a score of 6-5 in favor of Hofstra, and there was a taut 7-7 tie before the Pride broke through with some late goals to salt the game away. “I thought our team got better from our first game. We’re starting to find our identity on both sides of the field,” coach Shannon Smith said after the Colgate win. The Pride was beaten on ground balls 25-18, and also struggled to convert opportunities into goals, taking 30 shots. “Our shooting was really, uh, bad against Colgate” Smith said. “I think we started to click a little bit more than we did in our first

two games, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.” One eye-popping stat in favor of Hofstra was the fight for draw controls, which was dominated by the visitors 17-3. Sophomore Becky Conto had eight draw controls, nearly three times as many as the entire Colgate squad. After fighting through injuries last year and still being voted as the CAA Rookie of the Year, it’s no surprise that expectations for the West Hempstead native are higher than ever. Defensively, Kelsey Gregerson has been a standout performer for the Pride in this early part of the year, and the game against the Raiders was no exception. The junior had nine saves, aided by a strong defense that included April Ianetta, the preseason CAA Player of the Year and last week’s conference Player of the Week. “Kelsey has been outstanding

quarter at an even level with the Tigers, ending it with a tied 2-2 score and a 9-5 shot advantage. But the second quarter was all Hofstra, as they outshot Princeton 18-3. Unfortunately two of those shots ended up being goals; but on the offensive side, the Pride scored four times, including three within a two-minute span. Korey Hendrickson notched his second of the game early in the quarter, while Davis, Torin Varn and Lance Yapor scored in the late-quarter barrage. Hofstra surged in the second half to make the score 8-4, giving the Pride five unanswered goals. But the Tigers would dominate from there on out, conceding only two more goals from Hofstra for the rest of the game. With only six minutes remaining in the third, Princeton managed to score four times before the end of the quarter, but a last-second Yapor goal kept Hofstra temporarily in the lead 9-8. Princeton would then destroy the Pride again with another fourunanswered-goals streak. A final, futile goal would be scored by Hofstra’s Sam Llinares, only to make the final score 12-10.

“I’m certainly upset about the loss,” said head coach Seth Tierney. “But we are moving in the right directions, so we just have to keep fighting.” An 0-2 Hofstra team wouldn’t get a break facing a mid-afternoon match against a tough, nationally ranked Fairfield Stags team. But this time the Pride took the lead early and didn’t give it up from there. Hendrickson scored just three minutes into the game, followed up by Davis in the closing minutes. A Stags score gave Hofstra a 2-1 lead after a quarter. The end of the second quarter and beginning of the third proved to be strong for the Pride once again as they would put up four unanswered by the six minute mark in the third quarter. At the half mark the score was 6-3, but the most impressive sequence happened in the third. After Drew Coholan dumped in a score with 9:18 remaining, the momentum continued just six seconds later, and faceoff specialist Kris Clark won the faceoff and immediately ran it to the net to make it 8-3. The final score of the game for Hofstra came midway through the third by Varn.

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athleticss Sophomore Emily Considine takes a shot against Maryland goalie Abbey Clipp.

for us, she’s made some incredible saves … she’s been huge for us,” Smith said. But no amount of quality defense, goalkeeping or offense could help the Pride against the Maryland Terps, one of the best teams in the country. The 14-3 loss was an ugly one. Gregerson contributed 10 saves for the Pride, but the Hofstra defense withered under

a ferocious Maryland attack. The score was only 4-1 at the half in favor of Maryland but quickly spiraled out of control. The Pride was beaten 22-13 in ground balls, an area where Hofstra may need work. Hofstra will host Central Connecticut State University on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Blue Devils are 1-1 on the year so far.

“Kris Clark’s stats cannot go ignored,” said Tierney. “With him, it’s at least a 50-50 chance for us or better, and that is certainly comforting.” Fairfield would score four of the final five goals of the game, but it was still not enough to give Hofstra another comeback loss, as the Pride came away with a 9-7 win. Through three games, Hofstra has had a very balanced set of scorers, with no one player rising completely over the other. But

the leader in overall points is not even close, as Llinares already has 13 points thanks to six goals and seven assists. Hofstra has benefited from seven players with multiple goals already. On the defensive side, improvements are wanted by all, but things have certainly improved. Tierney cited that Fairfield had averaged 18 goals a game previous to their seven goals on Tuesday, but Tierney seeks changes before playing Georgetown on Saturday.

Men’s lacrosse battles against ranked foes By Kyle Kandetzki staff writer

The Pride certainly haven’t started off their 2014 season how they wanted to, but in a week with two ranked opponents, Hofstra will certainly take a split. Hofstra men’s lacrosse took on 10th ranked Princeton on the road Saturday and 17th ranked Fairfield at James M. Shuart Stadium on Tuesday. The Princeton Tigers defeated the Pride 12-10, but Hofstra came out on top of the Fairfield Stags 9-7, leaving the Pride with a 1-2 record at the end of February. “All week we talked about how we were going to respond to losing,” said freshman attacker Brier Davis. “We know we are a good team, and we know we can fire on all cylinders when we play together.” Starting on Saturday, Hofstra was looking for a rebound win after being completely outmatched against unranked Marquette. Hofstra would stay in contention most of the match, but a defensive collapse ultimately led to a crushing comeback defeat. The Pride started off the first

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Pride players celebrated their first win of the season against Fairfield.

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Men’s basketball skids to four consecutive losses By Sean Williams Sports editor

It was deja vu all over again for the Hofstra men’s basketball team this past Saturday, as it once again suffered through a close loss to a top conference team. Just a few days after hosting CAA-leader Delaware and taking a 77-81 loss, the Pride faltered down the stretch against Towson, losing 77-83. Once again Zeke Upshaw put up big scoring numbers for the Pride, and once again Hofstra’s lack of depth and propensity for foul trouble hurt the team in the second half. Going up against a Towson team that sits comfortably as one of the conference powerhouses seemed like a tall task, even with the Pride playing at home. The Tigers feature an athletic and multitalented frontcourt, including CAA preseason Player of the Year Jerrelle Benimon. Sure enough, Benimon got off to a hot start, easily pacing Towson in early scoring even with the rest of the Tigers. But the Pride began with a furious offensive attack, relentlessly making three-pointers and using a fast transition pace to frustrate a Towson team that looked initially

sluggish. Dion Nesmith was electrifying for the Pride in the early going, but the second half featured a series of crucial Hofstra mistakes. “We had three turnovers in a row … tie game, fast break they end up scoring, we just shot ourselves in the foot” coach Joe Mihalich said. Upshaw’s 33 points were a game high, and the guard was 12-12 from the charity stripe, even as he had six turnovers. But the Pride’s 28 personal fouls were crippling, especially with freshman shooting guard Chris Jenkins on the bench with an injury. Hofstra kept the game competitive after going into halftime down six points, matching Towson shot for shot throughout the second half until a big Tigers run broke the game open. Even then, the Pride came close with a late surge, down five points and with possession of the ball. The gap proved too much to make up, but for an exhausted Hofstra team, it showed that even after a long season, the squad has the potential to score quickly. “These guys are great, they just won’t stop playing. I’m so proud of them” coach Mihalich said.

A large part of Hofstra’s competitiveness was Moussa Kone, the junior power forward. Assigned with protecting the rim against a physical team, he stepped up with 33 minutes of dynamic, aggressive play. In one of his strongest performances of the year, Kone grabbed 12 rebounds, had six blocks and almost as an afterthought tallied eight points. “The energy is the big part of my game” Kone said. “My teammates know that that’s what I bring to the table … they feed off of that, so say I block a shot or get an offensive rebound, that energizes the bench as well as the people on the court.” The Pride caught a break when Benimon found himself in early foul trouble. The star forward was furious at the referees and only ended up logging 26 minutes of court time. Even in a relatively abbreviated showing, he ended with 22 points. “I thought when [Towson] had to get a little tougher they did. [Benimon] not being on the floor pushed some of their other guys to do things they don’t normally do,” said Coach Mihalich. “It’s not a one man team, as good as he is, and he’s terrific.” The Pride will play on

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Graduate guard Dion Nesmith surveys the court against Towson.

Wednesday night against James Madison University, and with the conference tournament only a week and a half away, Mihalich believes that all of these close games will eventually end in his favor. “We deserve to get one of

these [victories], but nobody is going to give you one. You have to earn it … we’re going to get one. I tell you what, I wouldn’t want to play us down in Baltimore [for the CAA tournament],” he said.

Men’s basketball breakdown: Towson University By Mike Rudin assistant sports editor

Hofstra’s loss to Towson University finished in bitter disappointment with the team’s now losing four consecutive games. Pride players Jamall Robinson, Dion Nesmith and Jordan Allen each fouled out and were disqualified for the remainder of the game accordingly. Also, Zeke Upshaw, Moussa Kone and Stephen Nwaukoni each committed four fouls, intensifying the issue. Hofstra’s having all six of its main roster in serious foul trouble put the Pride in quite a predicament, especially with both starting guards, Robinson and Nesmith, putting their defensive capabili-

Back Cover: Kenny Jackson takes a hack at a low fastball.

ties on thin ice. The Tigers scored 12 free throws in the first half while the Pride put up none; Hofstra committed 10 first-half fouls compared to Towson’s six. The 12-point free throw difference in the first half was critical to Hofstra’s loss. Towson shot 33 total free throws, the most allowed all season by the Pride. The six-point deficit in the end could have been countered if the Pride had not surrendered as many fouls as it produced free throw opportunities. During the second half, the Pride’s production beyond the 3-point line was dropped to making one out of seven attempts as a team. Hofstra’s inconsistency has plagued them all season with one issue after another, and this adds to the list. The Pride’s bench did not step up, scoring zero points even while the Tigers scored 13 points

off the bench. Plus, Towson had the advantage in second-chance points, scoring 17 while Hofstra produced 10. The Tigers also had the upper hand in producing off turnovers, with 15 points compared to the Pride’s 10. The Pride stepped up, scoring in the paint with 26 answered points in the second half that surpassed Towson’s altogether 36-32 total points. Plus, the Pride flipped its free throw weakness into a strength, transitioning into the second half shooting 81 percent for 17 points. Hofstra also maximized its fast break points, outscoring the Tigers 7-2. Despite the tremendous foul trouble for Hofstra, the starting roster played for at least 33 minutes each. Circumstances could have been a lot worse for the Pride if its starting roster had lost significant playing time. Hofstra managed to keep the game exciting and close, and

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics Senior forward Stephen Nwaukoni stretches in preperation against Towson.

there were seven instances when both teams tied. The momentum constantly shifted between Towson taking the lead five times and the Pride taking the lead four times throughout the game.

The Pride have two more chances in the regular season to break their losing streak and end their season on a high note.

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