The Hofstra Chronicle: September 13th, 2012 Issue

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September 13, 2012

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Debate season 2012

By Ehlayna Napolitano Special to the Chronicle

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Volunteer Firefighter Joseph Szott plants a flag at the September 11 remembrance event, organized by OSLA and SGA’s Programming Committee in the quad behind Hofstra Hall. Said Szott in an interview on Hofstra’s Wake-Up Call, WRHU: “The main reason I became a Volunteer Firefighter was because of what happened eleven years ago . . . I felt like I had to put on a uniform of some sort and basically give back and give service to this country and help protect this country in some way.” — For more images from the University’s September 11 memorial events, see A10 & A11.

Lack-conomy

By Andrew Wroblewski Staff Writer

Lackmann Culinary Services, Hofstra’s main, on campus food provider, has posted signs in Hofstra’s dining halls detailing the company’s success at keeping on campus food prices the same as they were in 2011.

Hofstra and Lackmann were able

to agree upon not raising prices in 2012/2013, despite rising food prices that have been seen outside of Hofstra.

Linda Pianelli, Marketing Manager for Lackmann Culinary Services at Hofstra University, stated that the signs posted in the dining halls are a part of Lackmann’s “You First” service program. “‘You First’ is a guest service and associate recognition program

that Hofstra Dining Services has started to incorporate in all of its units,” said Pianelli. “The program encourages associates to provide excellent guest service every day, every meal and for every guest.”

The “You First” program has been implemented at Hofstra through the incorporation of suggestion boxes in the Hofstra dining halls. Hofstra and Lackmann are hopeful that customers will use the suggestion boxes to have their feedback and criticisms heard immediately and

understood so that the quality of food services can be improved.

Hofstra and Lackmann have been able to better understand their customers and their needs through the “You First” program.

This understanding was applied when Hofstra and Lackmann met for their annual summer meeting where they discussed the food prices for the upcoming year.

At the 2012 meeting, Hofstra and Lackmann both agreed that prices would not be raised,

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As the date of the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney approaches, excitement continues to grow in the student body, from student volunteers to students who might not normally have been interested in politics.

“I think you’re going to see a focus on the political situation we have [as we approach the debate],” said Matthew La Corte, sophomore President of the Students for Liberty organization on campus. “The whole campus is…going to be like the CSPAN campus for a bit.”

Journalists, political gurus and important figures will be present here in the days leading up to and including the debate.

Students will have the opportunity to be at the center of media and politics, allowing many students to get involved in a direct way.

According to Jayne Brownell, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, between 350 and 400 students will be volunteering to assist with media, security and ticket sales/credential checking.

“This debate will allow politics to be front and center in students’ lives,” said Brownell.

Students on campus seem to be in the preliminary stages of excitement for the upcoming debate. Spencer MacDonald, sophomore Public Relations major and Director of Communications for the Democrats of Hofstra University, looks forward

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(Above) The Student Center is filled with a wide selection, but many of its customers still object to the prices of their options. Lackmann agreed this year to maintain last year’s options despite the pressures of a tougher economy.

(Below) Signs posts in dining areas inform students of a customer-friendly Lackmann policy.

Lackmann willing to put “You First”— dining prices will remain the same Continued From A1 despite pressure from rising prices elsewhere, which can be attributed to an unstable economy.

“Particularly in a declining balance meal plan environment, such as our own, [Lackmann] understand[s] the sensitivity to pricing,” said Pianelli.

Even with the decision to keep food prices the same Pianelli stated that Hofstra and Lackmann have been able to avoid suffering any negative financial impacts.

Nevertheless, some students such as Tyler Botte, a Junior Business major, are not particularly impressed by Hofstra and Lackmann’s accomplishments.

“While I think it’s great that Hofstra and Lackmann were able to keep prices the same this year, it doesn’t change the fact that prices are already too high to begin with,” said Botte.

Another student, Matt Barry, a Junior Accounting major, agreed with Botte, saying that food prices

are simply too high.

“While it seems like a nice enough gesture for Hofstra and Lackmann to maintain the food prices at their current level, it’s just not enough,” said Barry. “Instead of maintain the prices, Hofstra and Lackmann should consider lowering them.”

Botte and Barry were made uneasy by the thought of a possible price increase by Hofstra and Lackmann in the future.

“I’d be very upset with both Hofstra and Lackmann if they decided to raise prices,” said Botte.

“If food prices ever were raised I would not purchase a meal plan and would stop eating on campus altogether.”

“I would most definitely eat completely off campus if Hofstra and Lackmann ever decided to unreasonably raise their prices,” said Barry. “I wouldn’t even bother to purchase a meal plan.”

Thankfully for Botte, Barry and many others, Pianelli was able

to confirm that food prices would not be raised at any point during the 2012/2013 academic year.

However, Pianelli could not predict whether prices would be raised sometime in the future.

Pianelli was also able to put some minds at ease when she rebuked a recent rumor that stated meal plan points would no

longer carry over from semester to semester. Pianelli confirmed that there has been no such change made by Hofstra or Lackmann to the policy and that meal points will continue to carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester as long as an equal or higher meal plan is purchased for the Spring semester.

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Debate Continued From A1 to seeing students begin to care. “in general, hofstra is not the most political campus,” said MacDonald. in the coming weeks, exclusive events will take place on campus to help students become educated about the debate and motivate their interest in politics.

“We have to get young voters excited about and involved in politics…so they’re ready to be the leaders we’ll need in a decade or two,” said Brownell.

Events include the Day of Dialogue, hosted by the center for civic Engagement, and various speakers like Jeb Bush and chris Matthews. these events are all open to students and encourage political discussion and engagement.

“The debate is the high-profile spectacle, but what [the speakers] will share will hopefully [motivate] students to be engaged politically,” said Mario Murillo, co-director for the center for civic Engagement. additionally, opportunities to become directly engaged with the campaigns of either party have already been extended to hofstra students. in the past month, several hofstra students were sent to cover the republican and Democratic National conventions. other political organizations have become involved with presidential campaigns on a national scale, including the Democrats of hofstra University, according to MacDonald. at University of Denver in colorado, similar preparations and excitement are taking place.

The first Presidential Debate will be held there on october 3, 2012, in a round-table discussion style debate. It will also be the first debate the school has ever hosted. according to Kathy Grieve, Executive Director of conferences and Special Events, talks and events similar to the ones taking place at hofstra will be taking place during the next few weeks, covering “a wide range of topics [which will] help a great deal in promoting interest…across the different majors.” the school has over 800 students, alumni and teachers enlisted to volunteer to help out with the debate; school officials are, however, giving preference to the students. “it’s an exciting time,”

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carl Johnson, Executive Director of campus life, said. “Students are just caught up in it all.” however, some students are concerned that hofstra’s campus is not entirely engaged or politically informed. freshman Word pro-

cessing major and self-identified republican James pustorino says he is worried some students are not engaged with politics enough to make a decision about which candidate they support. “i feel people, including myself,

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need to learn not to dismiss ideas that they don’t usually agree with; rather, they should listen first, then examine it and ask why they don’t agree,” said pustorino. furthermore, students who might not be interested in politics

may transform with the coming buzz around campus regarding debate issues. “i think people should be interested in politics…i think people

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Obama adviser launches debate speaker series

By Marissa Lynch and Andrea Ordonez

Special to the Chronicle and Managing Editor

Dr. Christina Romer, former chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors under Obama, kicked off the Debate 2012: Pride, Politics and Policy by listing out problem after problem with the U.S. economy. Despite mentioning the current unemployment rate, a healthcare market that could face rising costs in coming years and a rising deficit, Romer gave an unexpected piece of advice.

“Everything is about timing,” she said. “Go slowly.”

To a crowd at Adams Playhouse, Romer emphasized the desires of both President Obama and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney to fix the economy.

“There’s a tremendous agreement that we’ve got to do something,” Romer said in regards to Romney and Obama’s approaches to current economic crisis.

Both want corporate tax reform, a solution for healthcare spending and lower unemployment, but how they handle these matters is what

divides them.

Senior political science major Jesse Crosson noted the overall balance of Romer’s lecture. “I thought Romer delivered a fairminded, well-organized lecture that really captured the differences--and similarities--of conservative and liberal approaches to the economy,” said Crosson.

“It’s your voting, it’s your writing to your congressmen and saying, “For heaven’s sake, do something about this.’”

After listing clear distinctions between the two candidates’ approaches, Romer emphasized that voters should take time to evaluate the suggested policies of both sides. “Good policy can make an incredible difference,” said Romer.

“It’s your voting, it’s your writing to your congressmen and saying, ‘For heaven’s sake, do something about this.’”

Along with voting, Romer talked about the importance of education and its relation to employment. “The best thing you can do is prepare yourself for the jobs that are there,” said Romer. “And I think more generally, invest in yourself, get a good education, get some experience. To get that experience, to get that foot in the door is incredibly important.”

Debate 2012: Pride, Politics and Policy continues next week with a visit from Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush on September 19.

(Right) Dr. Christina Romer spoke to Hofstra students from her experience behind the scenes of President Obama’s policymaking.

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Public Safety Briefs Compiled By Samantha Neudorf

On September 5th, a student was given a summon for marijuana possession in the residence halls.

A Lackmann employee’s car went missing from campus on September 5th. Nassau police were notified.

Nassau police were notified of a stolen student laptop from C.V. Starr on September 5th.

In Estabrook, a student’s phone was stolen on September 6th.

Police were not notified.

An anonymous student reported that her friend was being verbally harassed by her boyfriend on September 7th. Police were notified.

At the recreation center on September 7th, a student’s ID went missing during a basketball game.

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Two students broke out into a fight at Hofstra USA on September 8th. There were no injuries and the students received notifications.

A student and a non-student attempted to enter campus under the gate by Oak Street on September 10th. Public Safety brought the non-student to the Information Center and banned him from campus. The Hofstra student received a summon.

There was a suspicious smell on September 10th, according to an RA. One of the residents was caught smoking marijuana and was given a summon.

The personal belongings of a Hofstra student went missing from the Hofstra Dome on September 10th. The items were left unattended while the student partici-

pated in a physical education class. Nassau police were notified.

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Clubs, admins OSLA’s efforts to ease first-year transitions shows prepare campus for presidential debates 2012

By Katelyn Harrop

Special to the Chronicle

For incoming freshmen, the first week of school is just as much about adjusting to doing laundry and sharing a room as it is about adapting to a new class schedule and workload. Summer orientation and Welcome Week eased the transition for many by offering new students the opportunity to acclimate to the campus and one another before upperclassmen arrived. Matt Passolino, a freshman at the University, found Welcome Week to be an excellent way to meet other first-years and really get to know the other students in his building.

“Orientation really helped me to get adjusted to college and I thought that the move in process was well facilitated,” said Passolino.

Although first year students may reside in any of the undergraduate halls throughout the campus, the majority live in Stuyvesant Hall or the Netherlands. And even though living in freshman-exclusive residence halls is slightly more expensive than standard dorm room living, it offers to new students a unique support system and a social community tailored to their needs and interests.

Sophomore Keegan Bedinger is a Resident Assistant in Orange House in the all-freshman Neth-

erlands complex. Bedinger works with other Netherlands resident staff members to plan events that foster a strong sense of community for first-years throughout the year.

“I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else as a freshman,” Bedinger said. “There are 580 freshman living here and you can’t find that kind of community anywhere else.”

The beginning of college is a time of adjustment for not only residents, but for commuters as well. Freshman Kevin Smith makes the 20-minute drive from his home each day to attend classes. Despite his geographic distance from the campus, he found that orientation and Welcome Week did an excellent job of incorporating him into the Hofstra community.

“I feel like they’ve done a really good job making sure commuter students are involved with life here,” said Smith.

Beyond adjusting to on-campus life, many freshman have chosen to focus their energy into getting involved in clubs and organizations during the first few weeks

of school. New students, such as Lauren Curlett, visited the club fair last week to explore their latest extracurricular opportunities.

“The club fair was really helpful and offered a lot of ways to get involved on campus,” said Curlett.

Another freshman, Colin Adams, found the clarity of his instructors an important aspect in acclimating to a new course load.

“It’s a lot different from high school,” Adams said. “The professors leave a lot of responsibility up to you. But so far the professors have been pretty helpful and are very clear about their expectations.”

This all goes to show that although the Class of 2016’s transition into college life is just beginning, many of the University’s new students feel prepared to take on new challenges and are excited to become productive members of the campus community. Thanks to such actively guiding first-year organizers as OSLA’s orientation and Welcome Week leaders, many freshmen are entering their first semester of college without fear and hesitation.

“I feel like they’ve done a really good job making sure commuter students are involved with life here.”

Netherlands (left) and Stuyvesant housing are exclusively for first-years, fostering a shared sense of community in the University’s newest additions to the student body.

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Continued from A3 will be excited; I don’t think they realize how exciting politics is,” said MacDonald.

As October approaches, bringing with it the Presidential debates, it is sure to have a concrete impact Hofstra’s campus. Although some students have chosen to take a “backseat” to volunteering directly in

the debates, according to MacDonald, the debate will impact all students in some capacity.

“People are going to find where they fit in [politically],” he said. “Hofstra will have a very informed [voting student body] in the fall.”

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Fashion scene on campus: improvement needed

By Sophia Strawser

ASSISTAnT FeArUreS eDITIOr

We may not all have a sense of style, but a sense of fashion is easily obtained. The simple fact that you shop at the clearance section of Sears has already set you up for failure. I’m not saying you have to spend hundreds of dollars to look nice, because God knows after paying our Hofstra bill we don’t have that kind of money, but I am saying don’t set yourself up for failure.

H&M. It’s reasonably priced and hard to go wrong. Guys, women aren’t asking for much, just for you to wear a nice pair

of pants cuffed at the bottom with a button down top, and commitment, compliments, unexpected kisses, jewelry, respect, flowers and chocolate, but other than that not much.

Men often think that if they are straight they don’t have to dress well.

I’m tired of falling for men who don’t like my gender, guys, please just try to dress well.

H&M is the perfect start. It’s the perfect combination of clothes whether you want to come across as I’m-high-fashion-

Man on the Unispan

Who is the current Secretary of State?

and-you-are-gonna-stare or I-secretly-dress-poorly-but-forthe-sake-of-attracting-a-mate-Ibought-this-shirt.

Forever 21. Girls, this place

quite varied. We have I-justwent-golfing guys and girls from certain parts of Connecticut, I-spray-tan-to-feel-goodabout-myself Jersey students, did-I-really-fly-the-wholeway-to-Hempstead West Coasters, and the I-hopeno-one-can-tell-I’m-fromthe-country farmers from Pennsylvania. We don’t all have to dress the same way, but we all can look good. Put away the new Balance, because we are all silently judging. And if you have the matching new Balance socks please put down this

“Put away the New Balance, because we are all silently judging.” is gold. Cheap. Full of variety.

Gold.

Due to Hofstra’s diversity, the fashion among the students is

“Hillary Clinton” - Arianna Valdez, Senior

paper and head back to your dorm—it’s time to change. either through a collection of small changes or a revamp of your wardrobe anyone can be fashionable; it’s just a matter of giving the effort. Give your clothes to a thrift shop. A vast majority of thrift shops will even pay you for your clothes, unless of course your clothes are beyond ugly, then of course hand them over to Goodwill where an old woman will buy them to use as rags. It’s all about choices people. Let’s make this year a fashionable one.

“Dick Cheney.”

- Wallis Granat, Freshman

“Hillary Clinton.”

- Laura Okwueze, Freshman

“No clue.”

- Baptiste Carrara, Freshman

“Nancy Something.”

- Cynthia Uzoukwu, Sophomore

“Hillary Clinton.”

- Adil Arif, Freshman

“Hillary Clinton.”

- Alicia Hastey, Junior

“No idea.”

- ryan Crowley, Sophomore

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Personalize your room with these 10 helpful tips

By Stephanie Kostopouls SPeCIAL TO THe CHrOnICLe

Welcome back to school, Hofstra students! And for most of you, welcome home. Living on campus is welcoming and liberating. Having your own space is great… But do you know what to do with it? Here are some tips to save space, indulge your aesthetic pleasures, and feel more at home.

1. Save space by purchasing Command Hooks to hang up towels, jackets, clothes, etc.

Prices start at $5.98 and end at $12.98, depending on the size of the hooks. They don’t damage the wall paint either.

2. Stackable storage crates are conducive to space-saving and leave your room looking

neat and organized. You can find them basically in the Hofstra bookstore or at Target.

3. Bed risers (also available at the bookstore) allow for more under-the-bed space and lift you higher into a heavenly sleep. All the extra space is great for the stackable storage crates and much more.

4. Decorate your dorm by purchasing $15 Tin Signs from the Student Center.

They’re both decorative and durable. You could have them for years to come.

5. Add some life to your room by purchasing posters (also in the Student Center) starting at just $5. Larger posters are $10, and 3 smaller ones purchased together are

only $20.

6. Add some color by purchasing “Wall Pops,” decorative wall decals, from our bookstore, starting at $12.98 and ending at $16.98. They peel right off, so don’t worry about damaging the wall paint!

two. All are under $13 at our Bookstore. You can leave reminders, notes for friends, and hang up pictures or important papers.

8. If you live in a suite and you’re slightly germophobic like me, I have a great idea for you.

Instead of dealing with the shower curtain provided, unhook it and buy your own. Also buy new rings and a tension rod to adjust the height of the curtain. It gives your bathroom a more homey look and feel (trust me). This all came out to less than $20 at Target (which Hofstra provides transportation to).

9. You can find extra comfort for your bed or lounge with

“Having your own space is great… But do you know what to do with it?”

7. For better planning, time management skills, and decoration, consider purchasing dry erase or cork boards… or even a combination of the

“Bedrest Shaq” pillows. They’re not only comfortable, they’re colorful. And now they’re only $19.99 at the Bookstore.

10. The best method for a decorative dorm is very simple…

Leave your door open (when you’re still there of course).

It shows your floor mates they’re welcome to socialize and interact with you. nothing decorates your dorm better than good friends.

So no matter what kind of room you have and no matter how many people you share it with you can still personalize and maximize your space. Hopefully these tips inspire you to make your room the perfect reflection of your personality.

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Club Spotlight: Astronomy Club seeks new members

By Danielle Denenberg Special to The Chronicle

Are you interested in astronomy? Do you want someone to share that hobby with? If you’re looking at these questions, and thinking, “Yes!”, then the Astronomy Club may be the place for you.

The general basis of the club is for students who are interested in astronomy to get together to discuss their interest, and partake in and plan activities related to it. For example, a regular Astronomy Club activity is to meet on the roof of Berliner Hall to observe the sky.

“We look at the stars, planets… anything in the sky,” said Jessie Berman, president and co-founder of the club. “We try to observe on the clearest night.”

Jessie and another member, Courtney Melrose, started the

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In the Student Center: Girl: Brushing is good too, but I just use Listerine strips.

In Bits & Bytes: Girl: My MySpace was legit. It had a moving background and music playing.

In Bits & Bytes: Girl: I know there’s one beetle that gets me to the mall. But how do I get to the train?

In Bits & Bytes: Girl 1: I ran out of makeup.

Girl 2: Oh really?

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In the Student Center: Girl: You have guy ADD.

club last year. Because both shared an interest in astronomy, and realized that Hofstra did not yet have an Astronomy Club, they decided to launch one.

They gathered a group of people who were interested in the club, and put up fliers on bulletin boards. Shortly thereafter, the Astronomy Club was underway.

The Astronomy Club meets in Berliner Hall on Wednesdays during Common Hour.

Additional meetings, which are planned by members throughout the semester, are held at night for observations on the roof. At the beginning of the semester, meetings are held every 2 weeks in order to allow members to get to know each other and become adjusted.

After that, meetings are held about once a month.

The club currently has fifteen

members: eleven students, and four professors. New members are always welcome.

The Astronomy Club also plans off-campus activities. “This semester, we’re going to set up a trip to either the Vanderbilt Museum, or the Museum

“The Astronomy Club meets in Berliner Hall on Wednesdays during Common Hour.”

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Girl 2: Isn’t it raining?

In Bites & Bytes: Girl: What if I got like, hot red highlights?

Near Estabrook: GIrl: I hate her. I would totally kick her in the vagina.

Outside Enterprise: Guy: I don’t even care about the debate; I just want McDonald’s.

of Natural History.” (The Vanderbilt Museum is located in Centerport, New York, and the Museum of Natural History is in New York City.) “Once we have a set group of students, we try to set up as many activities as

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Guy 2: So what’d you do?

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In Netherlands: Girl: I hope there’ll be some sexy Secret Service agents here.

possible,” Jessie said.

This includes night observations, city trips, or any other ideas members may come up with. “We’re open to anything,” Jessie stated.

The Astronomy Club can have a positive impact on students.

“If someone’s unsure of what they want to do, but they know they like astronomy, the club might help them become more interested and they may decide to major in astronomy.

Or someone who already has a major may become interested in astronomy, and declare it as a minor.”

In addition, developing an interest in astronomy can be beneficial to students who just need a distribution course. A course in astronomy will fulfill one of the classes needed for the Natural Science requirement.

Perhaps joining the Astronomy Club will help students learn

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In the Student Center: Guy: Buy a goldfish, it makes you more intelligent!

more about the subject, and intrigue them to take the course.

The club also helps students who are taking courses in astronomy. Dr. Lawrence, the head professor of the Astronomy Club, mandated his students to observe on the roof as an assignment one night. The Astronomy Club joined the students in the class, and helped them with their assignment.

“It was great. Jupiter and Venus were up that day,” said Jessie.

Jessie will be graduating at the end of this semester. The club is holding elections to find a student to take over as president next semester.

As stated by Jessie, “we’re hoping to find an enthusiastic younger student who will be able to take on the job for semesters to come.”

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Bubbling with excitement for Bubble Tea in the Netherlands

By Kristen Klein

Special to the Chronicle

Looking for a tasty treat that “pops” in your mouth? Try Bubble Tea at the Java Connect counter in Netherlands Café, one of the newest additions to Hofstra dining this fall. Bubble Tea is unique because of the Bobas, or bubbles, made of flavored tapioca that burst on your tongue.

The Netherlands Café offers nine light flavors including strawberry, watermelon, plum, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, kiwi and raspberry.

These flavors are added to either Black or Green Tea, and can even be infused with milk.

To allow the sweet Bobas to flow from the bottom of your cup to the tip of your tongue, Bubble Tea is served with a thick straw. The Bobas are available in flavors ranging from mango to strawberry to passion fruit to classic tapioca, making the number of possible Bubble

Tea combinations endless.

Amanda Bentley, a freshman psychology major, was “very excited to hear they had [Bubble Tea] here” after having the drink

Schmitt, another freshman, decided to give Bubble Tea a try and commented, “It’s sweeter than I thought. It’s good. I don’t like tea, but I like this.” He also

“The Bobas are available in flavors ranging from mango to strawberry to passion fruit to classic tapioca, making the number of possible Bubble Tea combinations endless.” previously at other locations.

She described it as “delicious, refreshing, and unique” and recommends it for anyone looking to try something new. Drew

Photo Courtesy Creative Commons This is what students can expect when they order Bubble Tea from the Java Connect in the Netherlands Core, open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

added that Bubble Tea is “sweet, fun to drink, and colorful.”

While the first-years seem to be embracing Hofstra’s newest addition, sophomore English

major Dayna Troisi had a different reaction to the drink. “The tea is good, but I don’t like what’s at the bottom,” she said.

“It’s a choking hazard.”

Regardless of the difference in opinions the only person who can judge whether you will like it or not is yourself, which is why with only $2.75 for a regular and $3.75 for a large, Bubble Tea is definitely worth the try.

The Java Connect counter is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Photo Courtesy Hofstra Univesrity Returning and new students alike can enjoy the new eating options from Hofstra University this fall.

Hofstra Remembers

“Names written in the pale sky.

Names rising in the updraft amid buildings.

Names silent in stone Or cried out behind a door...

Names wheeled into the dim warehouse of memory.

So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart.�

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Pauly D DJs on the shore -B2

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The small but exuberant crowd parties to the DJ stylings of Pauly D.

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LIMC brings DJs to The Sands at Atlantic Beach

By Aaron Calvin

Entertainment editor

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t’s a beautiful property.

There’s nothing like it on Long Island.”

So said Mike Mak when I asked him about the inspiration to put on the singular and peculiar event that was the Long Island Music Conference.

Mak stood tall and tan in the classically Long Island demeanor.

Along with the bikini-clad woman on his arm, he managed to combine the two things that Long Islanders seem to all enjoy: club music and the beach.

In the background, Pauly D of “Jersey Shore” fame was DJ-ing the penultimate set of the weekend long event that is the LIMC. Small groups of people, shirtless or in bikinis, danced and swayed near the stage. Behind them, the Atlantic Beach expanded out to a distant ocean. Staring at Pauly D’s computer (decorated in the form of an Italian flag made out of rhinestones) over the small crowd gave the impression of being at a small private gathering. Mak wasn’t in denial about the sparse crowd, but shrugged it off, saying that this year the LIMC was a last-minute deal. He thinks it will

be a whole month next year.

I learned a couple things about Pauly D, as a DJ, entertainer and maybe as a person. He knows how to entertain and capitalize on his celebrity. He operates from a stage filled exclusively with his friends quartered off by his own security. The way he interacts with his friends onstage gives the crowd the impression that they’re involved in an intimate experience with him personally, not dissimilar to the feeling of familiarity that “Jersey Shore” inspires in people. He had signs hanging at the entrance of The Sands and around the beach venue for the alcohol he endorses. Throughout his set he frequently referenced the clothing brand Dirty Couture.

He’s the kind of guy that has something and knows how to use it to get more of it.

Something about Pauly D I was surprised to learn: he is actually a good DJ. His set was an admirable balance of crowdpleasing songs with creative twists to make them more interesting. A dark trance remix of Kurt Cobain’s a capella voice from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” echoed out from the PA followed

by Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. music produced “Mercy” with a bone

rattling bass propping it up. The humor that defines his TV personality can also be found in his DJ. His slightly tweaked version of Gotye’s popular post-break up ode turns the chorus into “now you’re just somebody that I used to f—k.” The Pauly D take on the radio inundating “Call Me Maybe” is more like a send-off that stretches and squeaks, wallowing in its silliness. Other highlights included a Lil Wayne remix of the 2 Chainz/ Drake collaboration “No Lie” and a stomping vamp on the 8-bit theme for the classic Nintendo video game “Legend of Zelda.”

The sun set and the crowd became a bundle of silhouettes.

The air reeked of salt and canned Corona. Pauly D ended his set with a couple remixes of midaught radio rock and it was too dark to tell if it was ironic or not.

I turned around and watched the multi-colored lights from the stage swirl and spin across the sand.

A film clip played the phrase, “Where’s Pauly?” I knew where he was, but I still wasn’t quite sure where exactly I was. But if nothing else, I knew that there was nothing like this anywhere else on Long Island.

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Pauly D initially gained recognition in the reality show “Jersey Shore.”

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NYC Fashion’s Night Out

Courtesy of Anand Patel

GQ and Nordstrom were only two of the many fashion magazines and clothing suppliers that partnered up to display the best that New York has to offer in fashion at FNO.

By Anand Patel

Special to the chronicle

E

ver wonder what it would be like to have one MASSIVE party in NYC? It’s pretty freaking awesome. That’s essentially what Fashion’s Night Out is. Basically every major retail outlet and flagships around SOHO and the meatpacking district, the Upper East Side, Rockefeller Plaza, Times Square, anywhere and everywhere is packed with a ridiculously large amount of beautiful people. The streets run rampant with plebeians and patricians alike, uniting the plethora of stylish people the city has to offer, even retailers that, as FNO participants, offered 30 percent off your most expensive purchase, jaw-dropping sales and the altruistic donation of 20 per-

cent of all profits to the NYC AIDS Fund, lending its characteristic red to The Empire State Building.

Stores stay open late, host parties, have various promotions and just give away goodies—free fashion, entertainment, food and drinks. Yes, open bars everywhere. Starting to feel like you missed out? You have no idea…

Without a doubt, Fashion’s Night Out is probably the best excuse ever to go out into NYC and spend all of your money as frivolously as Hofstra spends theirs. Surely, as with any successful party, there is barely any room on the sidewalks for one to even contemplate personal space. Claustrophobes beware.

Walking the streets is nice if you enjoy observing slightly to significantly intoxicated girls stumbling about in their Louboutins

and multiple bags of recently purchased articles of designer clothing.

Perhaps hop onto the New York sightseeing tour bus and take free rides around town, complete with a tour guide and the ever-looming threat of being decapitated by a low-hanging branch or stoplight, all courtesy of H&M. Keep your eyes peeled; even though celebrities are using the main

attraction as flagships, you’re bound to see someone famous who isn’t being paid to hang out in the most wonderful city on earth on one of the most wonderful nights of the year.

As for what occurs after the stores close… It’s more of “you have to be there to understand,” which goes for the entirety of the event to be honest. If you’ve never been to

“Without a doubt, Fashion’s Night Out is probably the best excuse ever to go out into NYC...”

the city in general, I pity you. Go. Especially on FNO, regardless of whether you’re gay, straight, fashionably adept or inept, girl, guy, I don’t care--you’re going to have fun, it’s inevitable. There’s something for everyone.

How did this all begin and why? We can thank the real-life Miranda Priestly. FNO was the child of Vogue’s Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour, who in 2009, set forth FNO as an attempt to boost the economy by encouraging the public to start spending money once again after the financial crisis of 2009. Since then, FNO has grown exponentially, with more than 500 cities participating across the globe. NYC still reigns supreme as not only a fashion epicenter, but of course also as a foremost party destination.

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TV That

Pilot Fall Matters Preview

By Matt Ern Columnist

For most networks, the new TV season doesn’t start until next week, but a handful of the new pilots are already up on Hulu.

And the good news is that some of them are kind of okay!

The Mindy Proj.

Prem: Sept. 25

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indy Kaling is best known for portraying Kelly Kapoor on “The Office” (she’s also written a number of episodes) and now that she’s been released from her contract with NBC she’s getting her own sitcom on Fox, written by and starring her. The Mindy Project is actually pretty good with a solid pilot and lots of room to grow.

The pilot episode heavily features cameos from bigger stars like Ed Helms and Bill Hader, but they don’t detract too much screen time from the series regulars. Every supporting character is well established, even if some are a little underdeveloped in the pilot.

Kaling plays a hopelessly romantic OB/GYN whose notion of love was largely formed by obsessing over romantic comedies in her youth (sort of like Joseph Gordon Levitt’s character in (500) Days of Summer). After

an ex-boyfriend gets married and Kaling gets too drunk at his wedding, she endeavors to turn her life around. However, she finds it hard to resist the advances of a charming coworker. The premise is a little cliché but the pilot is good.

Animal Practice Prem: Sept. 26

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nimal Practice is that show you’ve been seeing commercials with the monkey-doctor. Its premise is pretty much that; there’s not much substance to the show other than the gimmick that its main character is a veterinarian whose sidekick is a scrubs-wearing monkey.

If physical and animal-based humor is your thing, give Animal Practice a shot. If not, I’d recommend steering clear. The show is aware of how ridiculous it is, but even that wasn’t enough to sell me on it. Sure, Joanna Garcia is in it and she’s pretty great, but other than that there’s not much reason to watch Animal Practice.

Unless of course you also have a pet monkey as a sidekick and can really relate to it. I don’t know your life.

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Ben & Kate Prem: Sept. 25

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had mixed feelings about this pilot because I really, really hate Nat Faxon’s character (the titular “Ben”).

Faxon might just be a better writer than he is an actor since he won an Oscar for “The Descendents” but seeing him in “Ben & Kate” really irks me.

Kate on the other hand is delightful. She’s a single mother raising her adorable daughter Maddie when her wacky brother Ben shows up and immediately starts upending her life with his shenanigans. The pilot largely revolves around Ben planning to crash the wedding of an old flame while Kate attempts to get closer to her new boyfriend.

Surprise, surprise; Ben repeatedly blows it with Kate’s new boyfriend, but it’s okay in the end because he turns out to be a cheating jerk. So Kate helps Ben try and crash the wedding. Then at the end they all jump into a pool fully clothed? The show has potential, but again, I really, really hate Ben.

Go to www.thehofstrachronicle.com for more TV!

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Review Round-up

By Andrew McNally

Columnist

David Byrne & St. Vincent - Love This Giant Grade: A Fans of David Byrne and St. Vincent knew to expect nothing and everything possible from their duet. And, if it makes sense at all, they delivered.

“Love This Giant” is twelve original tracks, nearly all of which are groovy, genre-bending songs resembling Roxy Music, but more entertaining.

Synth beats and a predominant horn section lead most of the tracks and, although the combination borders on repetitive by the album’s end, it never drags. An artsy collaboration with healthy instrumentals, there’s something for everyone. Both danceable and deep, look for “Love This Giant” to be on 2012 best-of lists.

If You Like: Talking Heads, TV On The Radio Bob Dylan- Tempest Grade: AAlthough Dylan’s vocals have hit the point of no return, “Tempest” is one of the best albums he’s released, ever. “Tempest,” his thirtyfifth studio album, has glimpses of Dylan at all his best points. Equally bluesy and country, each track is centered on a repeated rhythm that ends right on the verge of boring, but just before. Lyrically, Dylan is at his referential peak, darkly referencing everyone from Lennon to James Cameron, in a 14-minute song about the Titanic. The album’s only downfall is the unintentional anti-smoking ad that is Dylan’s voice. But “Tempest” is a vast improvement over his previous two disappointments.

If You Like: Lou Reed, 1960’s Dylan Two Door Cinema Club - Beacon Grade: C+ What TDCC intended with “Beacon” is never really discernible. It’s different than 2010’s “Tourist History” in that it is more consistent, and with better songwriting in general, while still maintaining a completely radio-friendly feel. It’s both party and background music. But it is achingly repetitive in its desire for progression. It resembles a band with big ideas, but the listener knows that they can’t pull them off so they meet at a halfway point. In the end, it’s a fine collection of fun, throwaway indie-pop songs, but you’ve already heard each track on any We Are Scientists album.

If You Like: We Are Scientists, M83

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Editorial

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Controversy over the “cool” president

By Matthew La Corte special to the chronicle

In terms of drug laws, President Obama is widely perceived by the younger generation as the “cool” president, when in reality he is reminiscent of the aggravating RA who writes everyone up for petty dorm infractions but acts like your best friend.

President Obama secured the overwhelming majority of the youth vote in 2008. He ran on an anti-war, pro-medicinal marijuana legalization, pro-gay marriage platform that attracted young people from all over the country.

His message of hope and change inspired and motivated young people.

Fast forward to today: this president has become the most ardent anti-marijuana president in the history of the country.

The Obama administration has persecuted more marijuana users, spent more money on federal antidrug programs, and conducted more DEA raids than any other administration. Unbelievable to

fathom but George Bush had a more pro-marijuana legalization administration than Obama.

President Obama admits to smoking marijuana and doing cocaine while in college in his book. Also, during his senate and original presidential runs, he openly supported medical marijuana for patients and agreed that the federal government should not intervene with states’ rights regarding marijuana issues.

Because he has since turned his back on both these policies, he would normally just be another hypocritical president who fails to run a sensible drug policy. The most infuriating part of President Obama’s drug policies is not that under his administration the DEA has busted down more doors for potential drug arrests than in any other. It also isn’t the fact that he has shut down more marijuana dispensaries in states where voters have voted for lessened marijuana restrictions.

The most infuriating part is that

“The Obama administration has persecuted more marijuana users... than any other administration ”

the Obama campaign put out a video last week featuring “Harold and Kumar” star and current Obama administration official Kal Penn, in which both Harold and Kumar can be found watching a movie, laughing, and eating pizza. It is an obvious reference to the pothead classic “Harold and Kumar” movies and a direct attempt to attract the stoner vote.

So not only has President Obama changed his position completely on the issue of marijuana, but he is still actively campaigning to be the “cool” president and attract the vote of marijuana users – the same people whom he is ruthlessly persecuting all across the country.

Comedian Penn Jillete recently spoke on this issue during a radio show in which he lambasted the President for a disgusting flipflop on an issue that could have had severe effects on Obama’s personal life. Jillete says that if Barack Obama had been busted under his own laws, nobody in politics would know his name.

If Obama in college, was prosecuted under the laws he condones, he would have done hard time in jail for his marijuana and coke. And if he did hard jail time, he would not have been accepted into his law school or made mil-

Illustration by Max Knoblauch lions of dollars off of his book deals, he would not have been able to become a senator, and he surely would have not become the President of the United States.

He would have been in prison. If President Obama was imprisoned he would have been another gross statistic of US drug policy today.

The facts are absurd: 1 in 6 people in jail are there for marijuana use or possession. This has

horrible societal and economic repercussions. The unbelievable thing about President Obama’s drug policy is that he is actively campaigning for the college kid, pothead, “cool guy” vote. There is nothing “cool” about President Obama’s drug policy. It is a national outrage, something far beyond hypocrisy, and is a classless, spineless use of executive power.

Apartheid’s effect and the Republican vision

By Professor Grant Saff Special to the Chronicle

The agenda on display at the recent Republican Convention revived uncomfortable memories of my time living in apartheid South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. While apartheid is correctly remembered as a program of white domination through de jure racial segregation and oppression, it was much more encompassing than this.

From 1948 until 2004, South Africa was ruled by a procession of white Afrikaner Calvinist men, whose vision was the establishment and maintenance of a white Christian Afrikanernation. To this

end, they saw themselves as valiantly upholding Christian values and Western civilization against a vast array of outside threats; everything from communism, liberalism and humanism to The Beatles and American television.

All-white state schools taught

justification for white rule and to prepare students to defend and uphold the values of the nation.

Each school day began with a prayer, and lessons included civics and military training for the boys. Central to this ideology was a distorted history curriculum that neglected all-black African history, and showed how the arrival of whites brought the flame of western civilization to “uncivilized,” hostile Africa. This narrative promoted the idea that white South African “civilization” was under a “total onslaught” orchestrated from Moscow.

This ahistorical, narrow vision of society was kept in place by laws

“No one would accuse the Republicans of trying to push apartheid racial ideology, but they are increasingly identified with restricting minority voting rights...” under the auspices of a uniform curriculum, known as “Christian National Education,” which was explicitly designed to provide

prescribing not only racial policy, but also strict censorship of art, literature, music and film. This censorship took many forms, from the outright banning of “offensive” material to censoring selected parts of newspapers and movies.

By the 1970s the banned film list was varied enough to include “A Clockwork Orange,” “The Battle of Algiers,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

The government also controlled the message and content on the radio stations, which were the predominant form of mass entertainment. Despite being the economic powerhouse of Africa, television was not introduced until 1976, mainly because of fears that it would promote “foreign” values that would corrupt society.

Once introduced, the state placed

it under strict government control, with news and programming tailored to suit the government’s message.

South Africa was a country were the white men who ruled the country believed with absolute certainty that their values where those that the rest of society should live by.

To this end, abortion was outlawed forcing thousands of women each year into dangerous illegal abortions (disproportionately affecting mostly poor black woman), gay rights were non-existent (and laws against homosexuality were strictly enforced), guns for whites were plentiful, patriarchy was entrenched and all forms of entertainment (including sports) and commerce were strictly forbidden on Sundays.

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The Chronicle continued from A12 While pursuing a welfare state for Afrikaners and rigidly controlling the black labor market, the state preached the dogma about the need to preserve the “free” enterprise system. The few white Afrikaners who opposed the system were seen as traitors to the volk (nation) and to criticize apartheid was, in the eyes of the government and their supporters, tantamount to being anti-South African. Apartheid South Africa was not only based on racial falsehoods, but also on the complete self-delusion of ruling Calvinist elite that rammed their narrow ideological vision down the throats of the rest of society.

So what has the above to do with the current Republican agenda? Clearly, no one would accuse the Republicans of trying to push apartheid racial ideology, but they are increasingly identified with restricting minority voting rights and attacking the ability of the families of illegal migrants to live among legal citizens. This is a view of a narrow society, where selfishness and intolerance masquerade as individualism and faith; where an inclusive United States has been replaced by “my way or the highway”; where knowledge and learning are seen as elitist; where science is replaced by fundamentalist dogma and collective economic and social rights are seen as socialist threats to the gospel of unfettered capitalism. While those espousing this

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ideology may seem respectable and reasonable, there is no good that will come from this restricted notion of who we are. What is also similar to white South Africa is the way that many Republicans respond to criticism; you are not just wrong or misguided, but anti-American and unpatriotic.

The agenda is thus nationalistic, xenophobic, anti-intellectual and restrictive of civil liberties. While mainstream Republicans may deny the above as a caricature of their beliefs, by letting the most vocal fringe of the party define their message they have become complicit in any consequences that are bound to ensue. In my past, I have seen this Republican vision for our future. Believe me; we don’t want to go back there.

A new age for The Chronicle Editor’s Note

By Joe Pantorno It’s nice to be back, isn’t it? We get away from home for a bit, we gain some independence, and we can party until the break of dawn.

Of course, when I say “party,” I mean “partake in studies that help enrich our college experience by broadening our horizons through academic conquests.”

Every new school year comes with new changes. Hopefully, with those changes comes improvement. Here at The Chronicle, we are preparing to change for the better. I guarantee it.

For 77 years, The Chronicle has provided students, faculty and community with news on all things Hofstra.

We are steeped in tradition that is as old as the University itself, and we pride ourselves on bringing the news that YOU want to see.

This is a big year for Hofstra.

We are lucky enough to host a Presidential Debate for the second time. We are in a situation that millions of people would

love to be in, and we will do our best to bring you the top-notch coverage that you deserve to read.

I am honored to be able to work with such a talented staff that will bring you news ranging from faculty to field hockey. Your news will be unbiased, factual and grammatically correct.

Yes, we are a college newspaper, but we will begin acting as professionally as possible, and there will be no room for typos, misprints, or unacceptable behavior here.

We have also been working hard to expand our online presence.

Journalism is ever changing, and we have created a new website

that is cleaner and easier to navigate. You can see for yourself at thehofstrachronicle.com. We are also in the process of building our YouTube channel, where you will be provided with visuals from sporting events, concerts and other important functions.

If you do find problems with our newspaper, either in print or online, please feel free to get in contact with hofstrachronicle@ gmail.com.

With that said, on behalf of The Hofstra Chronicle, I’d like to welcome everyone back to another school year. Let’s make it a good one. Roll Pride.

Illustration by Isobel Stanton

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Racism turned upside-down

By Amy Giacomucci special to the chronicle

For a very long time, minorities have been under-represented in the literary world and the media.

Most of our authors, for whatever reason, ignore people of color in their books, so I tend to applaud any attempts to transcend our Anglo-centric literary culture.

However, sometimes these attempts can go a bit awry.

Blackface-on-the-cover awry.

That last statement isn’t without its context. Victoria Foyt, author of new series Save the Pearls, said herself that the novel is set in a dystopian world where most of the world’s white population has succumbed to heat radiation and, now called “Pearls,” are being oppressed by the black “Coals,” who are the new majority. The blackface is primarily so the female protagonist can look more attractive, though presumably it also should block out the effects of the sun that killed most of her ancestors. Foyt calls her novel a “Beauty and the Beast” love story in which the Man of Interest, Bramford, is black, and the Lady of the Hour, Eden, is white. The author says herself that she’s “happily surprised” that there hasn’t been any uprising against her for writing about an interracial couple, and I’m inclined to agree with her there. However, with this progress comes a few glaring issues.

Foyt is very proud to say that she is turning racial stereotypes “upside-down.” This is an admirable goal, but the opposite of racism against blacks is not racism against whites, because blacks and whites are not innately opposite. The opposite of racism against blacks is not racism against whites. What she’s doing by making a world where whites are oppressed is portraying the black men and women in her book as the enemy. She’s saying that being racist is something innate

in all of us, which, whether or not one personally believes it to be true, should not be said. Foyt is showing racism as something natural, if arbitrary.

Then there are the labels.

“Pearls” are white. Ambers are Asian. Hispanics are called (not kidding) Tiger’s-eyes. And Coals are blacks. I’m not even going to go into the fact that “coal” is actually a racial slur.

Despite all of this, the Beauty and the Beast angle is the one that irritates me the most, if only because it simply does not make sense within the context of the story. Foyt quite obviously casts Bramford as the Beast in this story, but Eden is the one that is genetically disadvantaged, pale, and, according to the standards set in the book, ugly. Meanwhile, Bramford is portrayed in the book as the most attractive available man around. But Bramford is the man, and he is black, so why bother staying accurate to the world you created when you can enforce an inaccurate, socially harmful stereotype instead?

Someone is not a beast until they are disgusting either in their looks or in who they are, and in the parameters of the book Bramford is neither, so his classification in this relationship as the ‘Beast’ has absolutely no sensible reasoning behind it, just as Eden is under no circumstances the Beauty.

Even with all of this, I’m not trying to say that Victoria Foyt is a terrible person or a bad writer.

She had an interesting idea and she wrote about it, and she did show that interracial relationships can be prominently featured in YA novels without outrage.

However, she also shows that if any author believes that putting her protagonist in blackface on the cover of her book makes a statement against racism, she should rethink what she’s doing.

“The opposite

of racism against blacks is not racism against whites...”

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Sports

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Volleyball struggles at Mean Green Invitational

By Angelo Brussich SPORTS EDITOR

The Hofstra Pride Volleyball team’s first real road trip did not go as planned as it was a disappointing 1-3 at the Mean Green Invitational in Denton, Texas.

The Pride was not able to pick up a set in the three matches they lost, being swept by Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Eastern Michigan and the University of North Texas 3-0. Hofstra was able to salvage its game against Oral Roberts 3-1, moving its record on the season to 9-4.

It was not all negative for the Pride, as senior libero Kylee Maneja was able to claim the all-time digs record in Hofstra history, surpassing Shellane Ogoshi’s previous record of 1,660 sets during her career from 20042007. Maneja now has 1,693 digs for her career.

“It’s been her goal since she first came here, when she was

a freshman…she’s been really stable for us. “She’s a great leader,” says Hofstra head coach Kristina Hernandez. “She worked really hard to get there, we’re really excited about it…we celebrated as a team on Saturday, it’s a really nice accomplishment.”

The first game of the Mean Green Invitational was a disappointing showing for the Pride, with Maneja’s record-breaking digs being the lone bright spot as Hofstra was swept away by the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders (6-4).

After falling short the first set 19-25, despite an impressive .391 offensive hit percentage, Hofstra put up its best fight of the match in set two. The two teams were locked in the heated contest as the game progressed, but eventually it was the Islanders who would find the final two points to win the set 27-25.

The third and eventual final set was a strong showing by

the Islanders, as they handily put away the Pride 25-17.

Game two saw Hofstra get impressive games from its big hitters. Sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills and junior middle blocker Nikki Kinnier had 15 and 14 kills respectively while sophomore right side Anna Kitlar chipped in a career high 11 of kills and Hofstra disposed of the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 3-1.

“Our offense was a little better, we’ve been wanting to see a little bit more out of her [Emily], she’s stepped in there when we’ve put her in there and she’s done some really good things,” said Hernandez.

Hofstra hit at a .406 clip in the first set to take the early lead in the match but the Golden Eagles (2-8) fought back with an impressive 25-15 win in the second set. The Pride managed to quell the Golden Eagles offensive surge relying strongly on its defense holding ORU to a nega-

tive hitting percentage in each of the final two sets to come away with the 3-1 victory.

The Pride took on the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the third game of the Invitational but was not able to muster much offense throughout the match.

Kelsie Wills had a match high 11 kills while Maneja lead all players with 12 digs however not much else went the Pride’s way.

The Eagles (9-2) had a strong showing on the defensive front holding Hofstra to a .038 hitting percentage in the first set, .000 in the second and .081 in the third. Eastern Michigan was able to put away the Pride 25-20, 25-16 and 25-23.

The fourth and final game of the Invitational for Hofstra was against the university host North Texas Mean Green. Maneja earned all-tournament honors with a 12 dig performance while sophomore outside hitter Emily Burke had a match-high 12 kills

for the Pride. This marked the first time this season that neither Kinnier nor Wills led the Pride in kills.

The match began with a close battle between the two teams but UNT (9-4) was able to pull away and take the set 25-22.

Set two was all UNT as a dominating .481 hitting percentage performance by the Mean Green put away Hofstra 25-9. The third and eventual final set was a much closer contest as both teams traded blows with six ties in the game along with two lead changes, but it was UNT who would come out on top 25-23.

“We were a little inconsistent this week I don’t think we practiced very well before we went into there,” said Hernandez “Our serving was really inconsistent and we gave them a lot of errors and we normally don’t do that…I don’t think that they really did anything to us, I think it was just us.”

Volleyball remains inconsistent offensively, falls to LIU Brooklyn

By Angelo Brussich SPORTS EDITOR

A change of venue could not change the recent results for the Hofstra Pride volleyball team as it lost its match 3-1 to the Long Island University Brooklyn Blackbirds. After starting the season an impressive 8-0, Hofstra has now lost five of its last six matches. Inconsistent offense seems to be a key factor in the teams recent struggles.

Sophomore outside hitter Kelsie Wills led the Pride with 16 kills, while junior outside hitter Nikki Kinnier added 10 kills of her own.

But that was all the offense that Hofstra could muster, repeatedly being blocked by LIU Brooklyn (5-5) on critical kill moments.

“It is hard with only two hitters to get the job done,” said Hofstra coach Kristina Hernandez.

“We really needed (sophomore outside hitter) Emily (Burke) tonight, we need (junior middle back) Jovana (Barisic) to be able to play better and come off the bench…”

Hernandez then added, “This past weekend, Emily and Jovana had great games, and today Nikki

and Kelsie had great games, so we’ve just got to put it all together and be consistent every day.”

In the first set of the game, Hofstra jumped out to an early lead, but the Blackbirds quickly reeled them in. The Pride then had to play catch up for the rest of the set, but could not get the offense into enough of a rhythm to overtake LIU, and the Blackbirds won the set 25-21.

Set two was a very heated battle, as each team would not allow the other to pull away. The set saw six lead changes and twelve tie scores, with many of those tie scores coming in the later portion of the game. LIU was able to tie the game up at twentytwo all, and answered Hofstra’s next two points that Hofstra until the Pride was able to pull away with the 26-24 victory.

Hofstra sloppyily started the critical third set, with repeated miscommunication issues, putting them in a deep hole. Coach Hernandez was visibly upset after LIU went on a 9-2 run, taking a commanding lead 14-5 and then 18-9. LIU hit at a strong .481 hitting percentage, its best of the match, while Hofstra hit a lowly

.097.

A very passionate speech during a timeout by Coach Hernandez seemed to pump some life back into the Pride, but it was too little too late for Hofstra, as they would eventually fall 25-20.

“Our right back in the beginning of the first and second set was really shaky and weak,” said Hernandez. “Once they did a better job of picking up on (senior setter) Catalina (Charry), then they started going into the seams a little more in middle back and I think we weren’t adjusting very quickly as we needed to.”

The fourth and eventual final set became a battle of each team going off on point scoring runs, with the other quickly responding.

The game began with both teams knotted at four, then the Pride took what seemed to be a commanding lead on the back of an 8-2 run, but LIU answered quickly with a 6-1 run of its own.

After Hofstra called a timeout, they came out and again went on a strong 7-2 run to take the lead 21-15, priming themselves to force a deciding fifth set. But it was not to be as LIU continued its

strong defense, while exploiting the defense of the Pride, and the Blackbirds were able to gain the momentum and come away with the 26-24 set victory.

“I think we’re playing better than we did last weekend,” said Hernandez. “I really just need us

to play better and make sure that we’re getting better every single match…”

The Hofstra Pride returns to action this weekend at the Colombia Invitational, where they will take on Rhode Island on Friday to kick off the tournament.

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Sophomore middle blocker Adama Aja sets her teammate for the kill.

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Hathaway introduced as Vice President and Director of Athletics

By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Forty days is all it took to find Hofstra’s newest Vice President and Director of Athletics, Jeff Hathaway. And his hiring is already putting Hofstra on the map.

“I really think this is a transformative development in the history of Hofstra Athletics,” said University President Stuart Rabinowitz. “I’m confident that this marks as a tremendous step forward for Hofstra. What this does and what it’s intended to do is to confirm the University’s commitment to a nationally recognized and nationally respected athletic program.”

Hathaway was introduced to the Hofstra Athletics family and media on May 15 at the Mack University Club.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Hofstra community,” said Hathaway. “I’ve known this program for many years, I’ve been at schools that have competed against this program and know a lot about this University.”

Replacing Jack Hayes, who took a similar position at Brown University, Hathaway has spent the past five years on the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee representing the Big East

conference.

Hathaway served as Executive Associate Director of Athletics at UConn from 1990-2001 and was the Athletics Director there from 2003-2011. He was also the AD at Colorado State from 2001-2003.

Along with Rabinowitz, Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner Tom Yeager spoke on behalf of Hathaway.

“Jeff Hathaway is one of the brightest, creative and competent administrators in college athletics,” said Yeager. “Everyone in the CAA is excited about his joining our team and we look forward to his contribution to the continued success of the Hofstra program and the CAA.” Along with national championships in men’s and women’s basketball along with bowl victories in football at UConn, Hathaway stressed academic success as more than 50 percent of UConn’s 650 student athletes achieved a 3.0 GPA or better in 2010.

Hathaway’s endeavors have been known nationwide as his influence has been felt by many men working in collegiate athletics.

“This is a big day for Hofstra University and the future of Hofstra has been placed in good hands,” said CBS Sports college

basketball analyst Jim Nantz.

“Jeff is a high-achieving, highquality person that I have gotten to know well during his tenure as the Chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.

Jeff’s success as a leader speaks for itself. He has the Midas touch!”

Danny McCabe, who served as acting AD after Hayes’ departure, will stay on as an assistant to Hathaway.

“He has done a stupendous job as acting Athletic Director,” said Rabinowitz. “I want to tell you that Jeff and I want Danny to stay here, be a partner with Jeff Hathaway, we have agreed on a new contract for Danny to ensure that he feels comfortable staying and he has done just a terrific job.”

The terms of McCabe’s contract are unavailable at this time.

Hathaway met with the coaches of all 17 athletic programs at Hofstra before addressing the media on Tuesday.

“When I had the opportunity to meet so many people during this process, my passion and excitement to get on this campus rose exponentially,” said Hathaway.

“I’m happy to be on campus, this is what I love doing working with students in a University environment and I’m ready to go.”

File Photo/The Chronicle New Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff Hathaway.

Cross country brings it to Bethpage

By Amala Nath SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

Photo Courtesy of Hofstra Athletics

Freshman Becky Celorio finished fourth at the Brickstone Run.

This past weekend, Hofstra University’s men and women’s Cross Country team went out to the Walter “Brick” Stone Run at Bethpage State Park on Saturday morning for the first cross country meet of the season.

Freshman Sean Flannery finished in nineteenth place with a time of 19:16 for the 5k, giving Hofstra 15 points, leading the Pride at the meet.

Sophomore Christian Peterson was Hofstra’s second finisher, placing twenty-fourth with a time of 24:00, followed by sophomore Junior Felix Rosario who finished twenty-sixth with a time of 20:19.

Freshman Brian McAndrews finished twenty-seventh and junior Mike Della Vecchia finished

twenty-eighth.

“The entire men’s team is brand new. They are not very experienced for a college team but as freshmen they need to get the experience for longer distance races.” says Hofstra coach Pete Alfano. “They work very hard, have positive attitudes. This will be a great experience for all of them. Right now, we’re working on laying out a foundation. It’ll take time to get used to it but they all have the right attitudes.”

As for the women’s team, Becky Celoria came in fourth place with a time of 19:53 for the 5k, finishing only 38 seconds behind the individual champion from Seton Hall.

“Becky isn’t afraid to run with the top runners. She’s very dedicated and has great worth ethic. She managed to beat out

all the other freshmen on different teams,” says coach Alfano.

The second finisher of the race was senior Cara Mattson who placed fourteenth with a time of 20:45 followed by junior Kristin Mathis finishing in eighteenth place and Brittney Towner.

Sophomore Eva Holtermann came in twentieth with a time of 21:56.

“We have to work on closing the large time gaps. Compared to the men’s team, the women’s team is more experienced and they are more ready to compete on a college level,” says coach Alfano.

The next cross-country meet will be Sunday, September sixteenth at Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey for the 5k NJIT Classics.

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Road warrior men’s soccer remains undefeated

By Alex Hyman STAFF WRITER

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Senior defender Thomas Bekas (3) has helped Hofstra stay unbeaten.

The road has been good to the Hofstra University men’s soccer team as it is now 3-0-1 on the road and 4-0-1 overall.

The Pride is off to its best start since the 1985 season when the then Flying Dutchmen started the season 5-0.

The 4-0-1 record is also the best in head coach Richard Nuttall’s 24-year tenure. He previously coached the Pride to a 4-1 start in both the 1999 season and 2002 season.

The Pride defeated the University of Albany and Binghamton University by scores of 2-1 and 3-2 respectively. The Pride’s 1-1 draw came against its toughest opponent in Monmouth University.

After going down early, German midfielder Chris Griebsch netted the Pride’s only goal in the tie to Monmouth. Senior Mike Annarumma assisted the goal notching his first point of the young season. The Pride had a

couple of chances in overtime to score the game-winner but could not convert when Griebsch hit the crossbar and then could not convert on a penalty kick.

Goalkeeper Roberto Pellegrini allowed just one goal through the first three games of the season.

“We got off to a shaky start, but emotionally we kept ourselves together,” said Nuttall. “I was very proud of the last portion of the game.”

In its second of three road games, the Pride defeated Binghamton 3-2. Junior defender Tyler Botte recorded his first career two-goal game and freshman midfielder Joseph Holland scored his second goal of the season. Trailing for the second straight game, it was Griebsch finding Holland to tie the game at the start of the second half. Botte put the Pride ahead for good in the 65th minute scoring off of a rebound.

“It was a hard fought victory,” said Nuttall. “We made some adjustments at halftime and then

I thought we were strong the second half.”

The Pride’s impressive play on the road continued against Albany as it notched its third straight comeback to preserve its undefeated season. Botte continued his hot streak scoring his third goal of the season and picked up an assist on junior Shaun Foster’s game winning strike. The two goals came within three minutes of each other in the 72nd and 75th minutes. Backup keeper Adam Janowski got his first start of his career and picked up his first win.

“We didn’t really give up many chances,” said Nuttall. “We were a little banged up…I was very happy with the win, but I can’t say we played too well to be honest.”

The Pride starts play in the Colonial Athletic Association on Saturday as it continues the stretch of road games with a game against James Madison University.

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@The McLaughlin

@The McLaughlin

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@Dartmouth Invitational

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@Ja mes M adison Universit y

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8:00 A.M.

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Field hockey held scoreless in loss to Rider

After shutting out Yale, Hofstra has trouble finding the back of the net

By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Senior defender Krizia Layne (12) has been solid in defense.

A day after it took down Yale 1-0, Hofstra field hockey was stifled in a 2-0 loss against Rider on Sunday afternoon to drop to 4-2 on the season.

“Of course we are disappointed in the loss,” said head coach Kathy De Angelis. “I definitely feel that playing back to back was going to be a challenge.”

Early pressure by Rider was stymied by the ever-solid Hofstra defense and the athleticism of junior goalie Kaitlyn De Turo.

“I’m real happy with them, they’ve been really, really steady,” said De Angelis. “Rider put a tremendous amount of pressure on our backline and I think they did very well.”

Hofstra managed to stabilize and managed to create a few chances, primarily through penalty corners. The Pride had seven throughout the game, but was not able to capitalize on any.

“I will credit Rider they had a fantastic game today,” said De Angelis. “They came here ready to play and they were excited to play and that enthusiasm can propel you a lot.”

Rider provided the breakthrough just 12 seconds before halftime when Gabby Burgo tipped in a low shot at the right post.

Hofstra searched for the equalizer and mounted more pressure in the second half, firing seven shots on goal, but Rider goalie Alicia Carthan repelled all within the circle.

“We opened up some opportunities, we just couldn’t finish,” said De Angelis.

There was a sibling rivalry on the line here as well as Hofstra sophomore midfielder Marta Penas squared off against her sister, Rider junior forward Sandra Penas.

It was Sandra who set up Jackie Adams’ goal that provided insurance for Rider with 21 min-

utes left in the game.

Normally a defender, senior Melissa McCarthy was moved to forward to add more pressure and looked to have found the back of the net, but it was waved off.

“I think we need to diversify our striker line,” said De Angelis. “We need to make changes and when it wasn’t working, we made some changes.”

Hofstra was back in action on Wednesday at Columbia, for more information on that game, visit thehofstrachronicle.com.

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Womens soccer looks to rekindle early season success

By Joe Pantorno EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Hofstra women’s soccer has faded after its fast start at the end of August to open up the season 3-4.

In the season opener against Big 10 powerhouse Ohio State, a sublime volley from sophomore striker Lulu Echeverry off a corner and a long range spin of luck from sophomore Sam Scolarici made a statement in the Pride’s 2-0 win over the Buckeyes.

“Fantastic team effort,” said head coach Simon Riddiough.

“We showed what we can do when we all come together and the team did a tremendous job.

It is [a statement game] if we continue winning.”

Traveling to Harrisonburg, VA on August 24 for the two game Fairfield Inn tournament by Marriot Invitational, the winning ways continued against Temple in a 3-1 victory.

Echeverry and Scolarici made the score sheet for the second straight game as freshman midfielder Jill Mulholland joined them.

“It’s encouraging,” said Riddiough. “We started off slow, but as the game went on we started to get into our own rhythm, it was a good feeling overall.”

The second leg of the tournament provided Hofstra with its first loss, a 2-1 decision to Georgetown.

Down 2-0, Scolarici scored her third goal in as many games in the seventy-ninth minute, but it was not enough.

The following weekend, the Pride proceeded to lose its next two games at the Princeton Invitational in New Jersey to Colgate and number 15 Wake Forest.

In the opener against Colgate, Hofstra erased a two-goal deficit in the second half, but conceded a goal in the eighty-second minute to drop its second straight.

Scolarici proved unstoppable, scoring her fourth goal of the season against Colgate and scored number five to put Hofstra up 1-0 against Wake Forest, but the Demon Deacons rolled back

with two straight goals in the second half for the 2-0 win.

Hofstra returned home on September 7 with a 2-0 win over St. Bonaventure to stop its three game slide.

For the first time this season, Scolarici was held off the scoreboard, but Mulholland slotted her second of the year and freshman defender Leah Galton, who has impressed all season, notched her second goal of the season.

“We played well and consistently,” said Riddiough. “We gave up [only] three shots, and negated anything St. Bonaventure offered.”

It was right back to the road and another loss for the Pride on Sunday, 4-2 to Marist.

“We made critical errors at critical times and they capitalized on those errors,” said Riddiough.

“They outcoached us, they were ready to play and we were not.”

Falling back 4-0 with 10 minutes left in the game, goals from Echeverry and Galton made the score line respectable with two goals in six minutes.

Cody Heintz/The Chronicle Sophomore forward Sam Scolarici has been finding the back of the net with ease.

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Women’s tennis excels

By Sean Williams SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Hofstra women’s tennis made easy work of its opponents at the Siena Invitational in Loudonville, New York last weekend, winning one flight-A singles match, three flight-B singles matches and three flight-B doubles matches.

The outlook appeared promising from the very beginning for the Pride, as senior Sonia Tsay and freshman Sarah Bowen reached the singles semifinals in Flights A and B, respectively.

However, singles players were not the only ones to experience success on the court, as Bowen and

senior Malissa Gilanchi advanced to the Flight-B doubles finals. The team’s triumphs would carry over to the second, and final, day of the tournament.

Bowen would win the singles Flight-B finals 7-5, 6-2 against Queen College junior Jennifer Fridman, and then proceed to take the doubles Flight B finals home as well, pairing with Gilanchi in an 8-6 victory over Marist junior Marielle Campbell and sophomore Sabrina Tahir.

These initial victories in the season bode well for the Pride women as they look to capitalize on stellar early season play.

Golf tees off in CT

By Christopher Buckley SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE

The Hofstra men’s golf team finished in 10th place this past weekend at the Blue Devil Fall Invitational on the campus of Central Connecticut State. The tournament took place at Wethersfield Country Club with 11 teams competing in the event.

On Saturday after one round of play, the team posted a score of 315, good for 8th place.

Sophomore David Mecca shot a Hofstra-best 77 (+6). On Sunday, the team managed to drop their score 13 total strokes shooting a 302, but still fell two spots in the standings to finish 10th overall in the tournament.

Mecca and fellow sophomore Brandon Shin led the Pride with 74’s (+3). Mecca finished tied for 21st with a 151 (+9).

On Friday and Saturday Hofstra will

travel to Bethpage State Park, site of The Barclays a few weeks ago, where St. John’s University will be hosting The McLaughlin.

As for the women’s golf team they traveled to Towson, Maryland this past Sunday to play in the Tignanelli Towson Invitational at the Towson Golf and Country Club.

Senior Jenna Masnyk led the Pride on Sunday with a 78 (+6), good for an eight-way tie for 12th place overall in the tournament.

The team shot a 322 (+34) on Sunday, but a 338 (+50) on Monday brought them down six spots on the leaderboard from 5th to an 11th place finish. Again, Masnyk led the way for Hofstra, shooting an 81 (+9) finishing in a tie for 24th place.

The Pride will take part in the Dartmouth Invitational in Hanover, New Hampshire this weekend.

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