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KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935 NEWS
By Mark Lussier STAFF WRITER
“Overnight@ Hofstra,” a pilot program allowing commuter students to pay to stay on Hofstra University’s campus overnight, began on Monday, Oct. 13. The program is run in partnership with The
Residential Life and the
Division of Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success.
The launch of the overnight program coincides with the start of Fall Fest, allowing commuter students to participate in nearly all activities without worrying about getting home.
The program aims to provide commuters a space to stay on campus overnight when needed.
In an email sent to students, reasons commuters may utilize the program were outlined as “[Staying] late for classes, projects, or rehearsals, [wanting] a safe option during
Overnight@Hofstra will provide rooms in residence halls for commuter students to rent over- night.
Are Black people safe on campus?
By Veronica N. Wakefield
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
I, a Black woman, was repeatedly called the n-word by three white men in front of my dorm on Sept. 25. In light of recent events, I no longer feel safe as a Black person on campus. I was walking back to my dorm Thursday evening when
I walked past three white men. As I climbed the ramp up to Alliance Hall, one of the men called out “SYBAU” (which means shut your b---- a-- up), followed by the n-word. Confused by the statement, I turned and found the three men laughing at me.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano’ hits a high note at Hofstra
By Kat Powers STAFF WRITER
Opening night for Hofstra University’s drama department’s production of “Lend Me A Soprano,” an adaptation of “Lend Me A Tenor,” had the audience belly laughing for nearly the entire performance. This 1930’s farce invited viewers to forget their day-to-day lives and settle in for a rollercoaster of a performance. This slapstick comedy did not hold back, nor did the actors.
Junior theater arts major Audrey Pratt played Lucille Wylie, the manager of an opera company putting on the French opera, “Carmen.” In the play, Mrs. Wylie attempts to coordinate Italian opera star Elena Firenzi’s (Bree Lily-Rose Kuliga) one-night-only performance as the lead soprano. Many of the characters spend the duration of the story perpetually stressed
The Hofstra University women’s soccer team braved the elements on Sunday, Oct. 12, to beat Drexel University 3-0 at Captains Field. The Pride improved to 5-2-7 overall with a 2-1-3 conference record –which is good for nine points and third place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) North Division. Drexel dropped to 1-3-2 in conference with a total record of 2-5-8. The Dragons now sit last in the North Division. SPORTS
out, namely Jo (Sydney Barnas), Mrs. Wylie and Elena.
True to a farce, and consistent with many of Shakespeare’s comedies, “Lend Me A Soprano” features mistaken identities, outrageous comedy and seemingly innocent innuendos sprinkled throughout. While Mrs. Wylie’s assistant Jo attempts to keep the show together and maintain some semblance of normalcy, it becomes difficult when she is forced to step up and play the opera’s title role after Firenzi is nowhere to be found. This tale of twisted fates and over-thetop shenanigans will worm its way into any viewer’s heart. The messy relationships between the characters are engaging, especially when guessing who will end up with whom. Elena’s sensual Italian soprano foils Jo’s mousy, relatable brunette.
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Women’s soccer dominates on Senior Day
By Ethan Poole SPORTS EDITOR
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Hofstra has won two of their last three matches.
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Hofstra student volunteers give back to Hempstead
By Veronica N. Wakefield
As a way of giving back to the community, student volunteers from Hofstra University participated in a food share on Sept. 28. This act of service was in collaboration with Hempstead Food Share, which provides healthy vegetarian foods to anyone in need that lives within the Village of Hempstead. The food share provides the Hempstead community with easy access to non-perishable and nutritious options.
Hudson Tannis and his family have depended on the weekly Hempstead Food Share for the past three and a half years. Since the organization continues to use reputable food sources
such as Trader Joe’s and Stop & Shop, the Tannis family has been a constant supporter. This food share allows them quality meals without harming their income.
“It’s very important to my family because it subsidizes our budget,” Tannis said.
According to the Community Solidarity website, 39% of people suffering from hunger on Long Island are children. Seventy percent of those suffering from food insecurity are minorities that are a part of what is considered the “working poor.”
“There’s a lot of individuals that surround Hofstra’s campus that are disenfranchised and don’t have access to necessities like us,” said Sophia Camacho, a senior English and global studies double major.“We’re in a very privileged position, being able to go to college, and people don’t even have the bare necessities. We should do our best to help them.”
Student enrichment programs, such as the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement and the Department of Commuters and Community Outreach, partnered with Community Solidarity to empower Hofstra students to serve the needs of the surrounding area.
“I like being able to go out and help people … I think it
promotes community,” said Callie Holloway, a sophomore elementary education and English double major with a concentration in creative writing.
“It helps the students get connected with the community, especially students that aren’t from Long Island,” said Yahaira Rivera Gamez, a graduate assistant for the Department of Commuters and Community Outreach.
“I think it’s really important to make sure Hofstra students are getting involved with their community as well as learning why it’s so important to understand what our community is
around us,” said Allison DeMarco, a senior early childhood education major.
bad weather [or] [needing] extra flexibility for early/late campus activities.”
There are currently 25 rooms that will be available with the nightly cost ranging from $45 to $53. Students can rent a room for a maximum of three consecutive days and up to 15 nights per semester.
The program is currently restricted to commuter students, but the university is also considering allowing residential students to use these rooms. Depending on the popularity of the program, the university may expand the number of rooms. Additionally, the overnight program is still in a pilot phase. Hofstra hopes that, based on its
reception and popularity, the program will eventually become permanent.
Novia Ramsay, executive director of Residence Life, provides insight into the logistics of the program, its purpose and what it may look like going forward.
“Our goal was to support student success and well-being by removing barriers that prevent full participation in campus life,” Ramsay said.
Ramsay also said that student input played an important role in the creation of this program.
The Hempstead Food Share takes place every Sunday starting at 3:30 p.m. All volunteers are to meet at 2 p.m. for set up. Information on these event can be found on the Community Solidarity website.
The next volunteer event at Hofstra is Shake-A-Rake, which will be held on Nov.15, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More volunteer opportunities that the university will be holding can be found at the Hofstra Community Outreach website.
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concerns,” Ramsay said.
Commuter and residential students alike have expressed consensus that this program benefits the Hofstra community.
Hailey Falta, a sophomore double major in music business and drama who commutes from Seaford, New York, said that she considers this program a step in the right direction.
Falta said she worried that she would not have a typical college experience as a commuter, explaining that a program like this helps students both socially and academically.
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“Many commuter students expressed that they were often forced to miss late-night events, club meetings or academic programming due to transportation
“There are a lot of commuters who want a life on campus,” Falta said.
Elena Kleberg, a sophomore public relations major, lives on
campus. She said she considers having her own dorm a privilege.
“There really isn’t really a place for commuters to be alone … [the rooms] can be a place for them to decompress,” Kleberg said.
Kleberg also mentioned what she believes is a massive benefit of the overnight program.
“[It is] a way for commuters to try out what it’s like living on campus,” Kleberg said. “Especially if they’re considering it.”
Students packed fresh fruits and vegetables for people in need.
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Experts discuss foreign and government policies
By Mark Lussier STAFF WRITER
Distinguished academics participated in a panel discussion of President Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy on Wednesday, Oct. 1. They offered insight on geopolitical history and the future of the international political system as they answered questions from moderators and students.
Panelists included Alexander Cooley who teaches political science at Barnard College and Daniel Nexon, a professor of government and foreign service at Georgetown University.
Prior to Trump returning to office, Cooley and Nexon coauthored an article published in Foreign Affairs Magazine titled “Trump’s Antiliberal Order.”
The article outlined what they believe is detrimental about Trump’s “America First” strategy as well as the actions he will take to dismantle previous administrations’ foreign policy programs and initiatives. Many of the topics in the article were brought up in the panel discussion.
To begin the discussion, Nexon addressed the audience and encouraged those who disagreed with their viewpoints to stand up and say it. He wanted there to be push back and to allow viewpoints differing from their own to be heard at this discussion.
Both speakers highlighted the historical significance of the fall of the Soviet Union and how
it left the United States as the world’s sole global super power. This changed the international system and allowed for the U.S. to be at the center of the world stage. Cooley and Nexon acknowledged that the U.S. has been at the top for so long, and that it cannot last forever.
Cooley and Nexon then discussed China and Russia’s challenge to the international system. Their influence and power have been rising for decades. They spoke about how the next 15 years are pivotal in how the new world order is structured.
Additionally, the panelists detailed the ways in which Trump’s current administration is handling foreign policy and the international system drastically different from the Biden Administration and even Trump’s first administration.
During Trump’s first administration, he made it clear that the United States is in competition with both Russia and China. Now in Trump’s second administration, the “America First” policy has cut foreign aid and the implementation of widespread tariffs have shown that Trump is willing to put American foreign relations at risk.
Many political science and public policy students attended the discussion. Linda Gherardi, a senior political science major, asked a question during the student Q&A portion.
After the panel she spoke about the importance of participating in these discussions.
“Listen and engage … and think what you can say [about a topic] or what can I question about their stance,” Gherardi said. “You only get as much out of a discussion as you put into it.”
Paul Fritz, a professor of political science at Hofstra University, was one of the moderators during the discussion. Despite the often heated and confrontational nature of panels discussing politics, he believes these discussions are essential to have productive and meaningful conversations regarding political differences.
“You are trying your best to understand somebody else’s position … but that’s the most useful thing for you when you’re making your own [counterargument],” Fritz said.
Students in the audience echoed Fritz’s views. “To have a [working] democracy you need to have conversations, disagreements and agreements,” said Maria Laina DiMartino, a sophomore majoring in journalism.
Discussions and panels like this one are happening all semester long on a variety of topics with analysis from experts. These panels act to create and further discussion of topics outside of the classroom, and Fritz encouraged students to experience one for themselves.
“It may spark some interest in you that you didn’t know you had and it’s one of the most valuable things we have at a university,” Fritz said.
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Moderators included Meena Bose and Paul Fritz.
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Hofstra’s Student Voices for Palestine march in ‘Arrest Netanyahu’ protest
By Kumba Jagne MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Members of Hofstra University’s Student Voices for Palestine (SVP) marched from Times Square to the United Nations (UN) Headquarters on Sept. 26 in the “Arrest Netanyahu” protest. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to speak at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly that morning. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. SVP among other protestors wanted Netanyahu to know he is not welcome in New York.
Members of SVP chanted in sync with other protestors and speakers in Times Square before the march. Protestors responded to the news that dozens of UN member-country representatives walked out before Netanyahu’s speech with cheers.
Speaking to an almost empty room, Netanyahu condemned nations that recognized Palestinian statehood. United States allies France, Canada and The United Kingdom had formally recognized Palestine’s statehood earlier in the week. President
Donald Trump labeled the move as rewarding Hamas’ acts of terrorism.
“[Member countries] can stake out positions and say that what the UN is doing is not what we [want to] do in this certain issue,” said Paul Fritz, associate professor of political science at Hofstra, while discussing the importance of world leader speeches. “That’s an important signal that President Trump and Netanyahu were sending.”
The ICC issued a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest on Nov. 21, 2024. Fritz explained the U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, therefore have no legal obligation to detain and send Netanyahu to where he could be tried.
Speakers made references to Italy’s 24-hour “let’s block everything” strike in support of Gaza that occurred on Sept. 22. The strike was spurred by Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a group of 44 civilian boats sailing to bring aid to Gaza. Protesters in Italy closed major roadways and schools. Dockworkers shut down major ports, blocking the flow of weapons to Israel, according to The Nation. Italy is the third largest supplier of weapons to the state, behind Germany and
the U.S. Israeli officials called the flotilla a “stunt.”
Speaker Francesca Maria of the Democratic Socialists of America, encouraged Americans to keep fighting, saying no one in Italy knew they could do this until they did.
“After decades of imperialism, this fight, this subservience to the United States, this fighting action of every major party, this paralysis in the face of rising fascism, today, thanks to Palestine, thanks to Gaza we are up from our knees and we are standing,” Maria said.
Türkiye, Spain, Italy and Greece all took part in protecting and monitoring the international flotilla sailing to Gaza on Sept. 29. Activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla accused the Italian frigate escorting the flotilla of attempting to sabotage the mission. Israeli forces have prevented all vessels from reaching Gaza as of Friday, Oct. 3. Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated in over 100 cities in Italy on the third as another general strike was launched.
Protesters, including SVP members, marched from Times Square to the UN Headquarters, where the general assembly was taking place, bookmarked by two rallies featuring speakers from various organizations.
that’s how we bring in numbers.”
Django Buenz, SVP public relations chair and junior political science major, posted the protest information on SVP’s Instagram and their GroupMe, encouraging members to “exercise their free speech.” At least six SVP members were in attendance.
“The point of a protest or a demonstration like the one on Friday is to bring in people who were just walking down the street or normies who think that genocide is bad,” Buenz said. “They can join in these protests and
SVP Secretary and senior music business major Avigayil Fischman-Charry said she protests because of a visit to what she called “Palestine, formally known as Israel”, with her high school, after graduation. She said she witnessed Palestinians and Israelis avoiding each other in malls and saw checkpoints only Palestinians had to go through. She added that she did not want to endorse such conditions and started the process of deprogramming, becoming a non-Zionist and later an antiZionist.
“I’m scared,” Fischman-Charry said regarding the experience.
“I feel like I don’t have permission to do anything partially because I’m Jewish and I was raised in a Zionist environment. Joining this movement would mean that I would have to experience a lot of loss.”
During the Spring 2024 semester, SVP led an on-campus protest. Fischman-Charry said she planned to only watch from the sidelines.
“I saw one of the e-board members at the time … who
I knew to be Jewish, who was helping to lead the protest,” Fischman-Charry said. “I go, ‘If this person, who is Jewish, can lead a pro-Palestine protest on campus then I for sure can sit in that protest as a protestor.’ So, I crossed the line, I sat in the protest and I never looked back.”
Now, Fischman-Charry regularly protests in both New York and her home city, Washington, D.C.
SVP conducts protests on Hofstra’s campus and encourages students to attend off-campus protests. The organization also hosts Palestinian culture, movie and poetry nights. All of these are open to all Hofstra students.
“We try to express Palestinian joy as well as spread the message that you are not helpless [against] this genocide,” Buenz said.
Hamas killed about 1200 Israelis in their attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and 47 hostages remain in Gaza. Israeli Defense Forces have killed at least 66,225 Palestinians with at least 168,938 people injured since then.
Hofstra student Avigayil Fischman-Charry marches in New York City to protest Netanyahu’s visit to the UN.
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Hofstra students tie dye in annual Pride Park event
By Joe Orovitz MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Have you ever wanted to channel your inner hippie? Hofstra University students did just that in a colorful event straight out of the 1960s. Tables full of white shirts, hats, rubber bands and a fall pallet of fabric paint awaited students at “Tie Dye in Pride Park,” which was hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (OSLE) on Sept. 30. The tables quickly became overtaken by crowds of students looking to make their own psychedelic creations a reality.
While there may not have been any Bob Dylan music filling the atmosphere, students still got the chance to travel back in time and make their own groovy tie dye shirts and hats using the materials provided.
“It brings me back to arts and crafts in elementary school,” said Sophie Koffsky, a senior mechanical engineering major.
Koffsky is just one of the dozens of students who swarmed Pride Park for this event.
Tie dying is the process of tightly twisting, wrapping or bunching a white article of clothing (such as a T-shirt), tying it with rubber bands or string and dousing each section
with a specific color of dye. Once all the desired color is added, the piece must stay in its wound-up state for at least eight hours for the design to set. If done properly, this can produce a colorful and “trippy” design.
The practice was popularized with the rise of the “hippie” movement in the mid 1960’s and is still a popular art form to this day.
“I’ve done shirts before, but never hats, so that’s really cool,” said Vishva Patel, a senior in the physician assistant program.
Patel, who was excited to work with a hat for the first time, did not have much of a choice. The event, which ran from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., was so successful that by 12:30, every shirt had been taken, tied and dyed by other students. Only hats were available by the time Patel arrived.
“I just hope it [turns out] wearable,” Patel said, referencing her newly dyed hat.
For students, this creative event comes right as midterm exams are getting underway. With the stress that comes with so much work and pressure, pop-up events like this can be a good way for students to get their minds off what’s on their plate.
“It’s a good break,” Koffsky
said.
The importance of offering students a mental break from class and the stresses that college brings is something that OSLE fully believes in and encourages with events such as this. Other fun and social events line the schedule throughout the semester for students to use as a reset.
On April 8, at 4 a.m., the RSR working in Bill of Rights Hall re-
“Hosting fun events like tie-dye, movie nights, breakfast clubs, magic shows, etc. helps foster a strong sense of community and belonging on Hofstra’s campus,” said Taylor Maultz, associate director of OSLE.
“These activities give students a chance to relax, connect with peers and take a break from academic stress.”
On April 8, at 11:14 p.m., the RA in Utrecht House reported to PS
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ported to PS that two HU students and a non-student failed to comply with Hofstra guest policy and verbally harassed the RSR. The nonstudent was banned from campus, and the two students were issued referrals to CS for their actions.
Key:
PS – Public Safety
HU – Hofstra University
NCPD – Nassau County Police Department
ROTC - Reserve Officers’ Training Corp
On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at 12:31 a.m., an HU student reported to PS that there was an unauthorized transaction charged to their meal plan from the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Marketplace. The student is seeking restitution of funds.
that, while conducting rounds, there were loud noises coming from a room. PS responded and discovered open bottles of alcohol. Six students were issued referrals to CS.
they were approached by two unknown males on campus who were selling candy. The student gave a donation but did not want the candy.
On April 8, at 11:14 p.m., the RA in Utrecht House reported to PS that, while conducting rounds, there were loud noises coming from a room. PS responded and discovered open bottles of alc
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., an HU student reported to PS that on Sept. 11, around 2 p.m.,
On April 8, at 4 a.m., the RSR working in Bill of Rights Hall reported to PS that two HU students and a non-student failed to comply with Hofstra guest policy and verbally harassed the RSR. The non-student was banned from campus, and the two students were issued referrals to CS for their actions.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m., an HU student reported to PS that their scooter was stolen from the bicycle rack outside of the Netherlands Core and the lock was cut. Police assistance was declined at the time.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., a nonHU student from the ROTC program reported to PS that upon returning to campus on Sept. 17, they discovered damage to HU’s U.S. Army vehicle, which was parked in the Oak Street parking lot. NCPD responded and took a report.
parking lot, an HU student struck another HU student’s parked vehicle, causing damage to the driver’s side. NCPD responded and took a report.
On April 11, at 10:20 a.m., an HU plant employee reported to PS that he accidentally damaged a vehicle owned by another Hofstra employee on Holland Road while working on the main campus. The owner of the vehicle was notified about the damage and responded to PS.
On April 11, at 2:18 p.m., it was reported to PS that an unknown person wrote messages in chalk on the sidewalk on the south side of Hofstra Hall. Photos were taken of the graffiti, and an investigation is being conducted into this matter. The plant department was notified for cleanup.
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 12:55 p.m., while exiting the Hagedorn Hall
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 3:25 p.m., PS received a call that there were eight non-HU student juveniles trespassing in the Hofstra Bubble; all eight non-HU students were banned from campus.
On April 12, at 9:50 p.m., the fire alarm in Estabrook Hall was activated due to hair care products. The alarm sounded, and the building was evacuated. PS, the plant department and the Uniondale Fire De-
Hofstra students picked out bottles of dye for their shirts and hats in Pride Park.
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By Denivia Rivera
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Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration in the United States which takes place from Sept. 15, to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates Hispanic culture, history and the contributions of its people.
On Hofstra University’s campus, many Hispanic and Latin students feel represented and found community through Hofstra’s Organization of Latin Americans (H.O.L.A.).
“H.O.L.A. tries to represent the Hispanic and Latin American community on campus as a whole. If you look around, there’s not a lot of us here, so we’re trying to get our representation out there so more people are aware of us,” said President of H.O.L.A., Ashley Montiel, senior criminology, sociology and Spanish triple major. “We try to host events and meetings where we get to know other people. We talk about our cultural differences, how we can make ourselves more visible on campus and discuss everything going on.”
Hofstra is a predominantly white institution, with 55% of undergraduate, graduate, medical and law students identifying as white. The Hispanic and Latin student community on campus is not very large, though it has grown in recent years.
“Hispanic Heritage Month is
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not something that should be hidden or looked over,” Montiel said. “It’s something where we should take a pause and give a brief explanation of what it is and what it consists of because even though it may not be important to other people, it is important to us – it’ s a way of how we identify ourselves and it’s something we should be proud of.”
Montiel said H.O.L.A. has already hosted one event during Hispanic Heritage Month and has another planned.
“This month, we had an event called Clay-Ate Your Own Flag, where each person was able to create their flag from their own país out of clay. We also have a movie night coming up,” Montiel said. “We’re going to choose a movie that highlights immigration, or another political issue in Latin America or in the U.S. that’s currently going on.”
Month.
“It’s one of the big cultural events that we tend to have. It’s an event where we come together and grieve the death of the people who have passed, but instead of grieving in a sad way, we celebrate them instead,” Acosta said. “We are having that event with Hofstra’s Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion department.”
Acosta said this year a new Latin representative event will be taking place on the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“I student produced a Latin concert here at Hofstra, and we got a bunch of Latin musicians that were able to compose their music and play in Studio A at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication,” Acosta said. “They’re officially
and basic sodas. We got to choose the menu, which was really great food in my opinion.”
Nolasco Rojas said the opportunity to choose the food served at the dinner was important in
“H.O.L.A. tries to represent the Hispanic and Latin American community on campus as a whole. If you look around, there’s not a lot of us here, so we’re trying to get our representation out there so more people are aware of us.”
Vice President of H.O.L.A. and senior television and film major Alyssa Acosta said the club will host a “Dios De Los Muertos” event after Hispanic Heritage
screening that live concert on [Wednesday,] Oct.15, in Breslin [Hall.] I think that’s another way that Hofstra is incorporating Hispanic Heritage Month which is awesome.”
Events Manager of H.O.L.A. and junior audio radio production studies major Alondra Nolasco Rojas said the club hosted its annual Welcome Back Dinner at the beginning of the semester.
“A lot of people showed up, which I was surprised by because typically we have a smaller engagement. This semester we saw a lot of not just Latin Americans, but people inviting their friends to get involved in the culture,” Nolasco Rojas said. “We had Cuban steak, pico de gallo, chips and guacamole, rice and beans
representing Latin and Hispanic culture.
“You learn so much about people’s cultures through food and it’s a love language based not just on Latin American cultures, but internationally,” Nolasco Rojas said. “I feel like food is able to connect people together because you’re trying new things. You may not like it, but at least if you’re trying it, you learn something about it. Food is a great way for people to slowly start learning about other cultures.”
Acosta said all students are welcome to attend H.O.L.A.’s events and celebrate Hispanic and Latin culture.
“I feel like people get scared to attend these events just because they’re not Hispanic,” Acosta said. “At the same time, celebrat-
ing other people’s cultures is okay and educating yourself about it is awesome.”
In light of Hispanic Heritage Month’s recognition of Hispanic culture and history, Montiel said she hopes Hofstra will host more events discussing political issues affecting the Hispanic and Latin community.
“There might be one or two panel discussions and that’s about it, but they just go over the basic stuff. I feel like it should be a deeper dive,” Montiel said. “I definitely feel like they should try creating more events where students can come out and engage with professors or people with a higher profession to get to know more. Kind of like a guide for them.”
Nolasco Rojas encouraged students to get involved if they are curious about Latin American culture and want to learn more.
“If you want to get more involved in Latin American culture, just do it. As long as you’re respectful, people are always willing to teach others about their culture,” Nolasco Rojas said. “You don’t have to stay in one group – that’s the beauty that Hofstra has because of the abundance of cultures. Explore new things.”
H.O.L.A. posts about their events on their Instagram @ holaxhofstra.
Photo courtesy of Alondra Nolasco Rojas
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By Kat Powers STAFF WRITER
Keith Dallas, an English professor at Hofstra University, brings a rare liveliness to literature, which is sponsored by his love of comic books.
In addition to his career as a professor at Hofstra, Dallas is also a Farmingdale State College professor, the managing editor of “Twentieth-Century Literature” magazine and a comic book author.
Showcasing his success in the field, Dallas received an Eisner Award nomination for his book, “Comic Book Implosion.”
“As a kid I always wanted to be an artist. I wanted to draw comic books,” Dallas said.
“Then, by the time I was 14, I could not draw a straight line without a ruler.”
At this discovery, he pivoted into writing.
“I think I read my first comic book when I was, like, five years
By Hannah Mudry
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Darkroom HU began as a filmmaking club for people of color at Hofstra University. Today, it celebrates all cultures in the filmmaking community.
“Our main mission statement is that we believe everyone in this world has a unique perspective and a unique voice based on their upbringing and cultural backgrounds,” said Ayan Alwahti, Darkroom’s president and junior filmmaking major. “We are trying to help people own that voice to the best of their capabilities through the workshops that we have here in the community that we’re trying to build at Hofstra.”
Darkroom hosts workshops, showcases and screenings at their weekly meetings to develop the filmmaking skills and cultural knowledge of their members.
“What we’re trying to do as a new club is help give our members, and general Hofstra students, a glimpse of what the industry is like outside of Hofstra,” said Miles Martin, vice president of Darkroom and sophomore film
old,” Dallas said. “I’m a lifelong comic book reader, so my interest in stories has been with me my entire life.”
Dallas teaches classes on graphic novels, science fiction and fairytales – dubbed “the fun classes” by English majors. Dallas encourages his students to form their own thoughts on the selected texts and deep dive into what the author is saying about the world at large. His passion for comic book stories works well with his students’ passion, making his classes both entertaining and lively.
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“It’s nice when I can see students embrace the method,” Dallas said.
Dallas is committed to teaching exclusively based off the Socratic method, encouraging thoughtful discussion and polite discourse amongst the students in his classes. As opposed to the lecture-based classes many students are used to, classes taught by Dallas are not conducive to taking notes quietly.
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studies and production major.
While this is Darkroom’s first official semester as a recognized club, the idea sprouted for founder Diego Oliveras, a senior filmmaking major, in Fall 2024 when he noticed a lack of diversity within the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication (LHSC) and wanted to make a change.
“I joined HEAT organizations, Zeta Phi Eta and tried to get on as many sets as I could. I still noticed a difference in how I was treated, and I felt like the best thing to do was to just make a central hub where students of color in [the communications field] could share resources and information,” Oliveras, said. Oliveras approached Alwahti and Martin with the idea of Darkroom, and they both felt the program would be a strong addition to Hofstra. Alwahti said he joined the team because he enjoys being involved around campus. The film industry is based on connections and networking, and Alwahti finds that working with other students with the same interests and goals can develop his voice as an artist. Martin said
saying, ‘What is the antecedent of ‘it’?’” Dallas said.
His professor, Fred Keener, taught in a way that encouraged students to think for themselves to a degree that Dallas had not yet experienced in his college career.
Dallas received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Delaware and went on to get his master’s in English literature from Hofstra.
In graduate school, Dallas had a professor who changed the way he looked at teaching. He was reading 17th century English poetry, which is “not [his] forte,” and realized the word “it” in the text had multiple antecedents.
“To this day I still remember
he is interested in the idea of community. Combining film and the student body intrigued Martin to join the Darkroom team.
Despite the club being film based, students of any major on Hofstra’s campus can join Darkroom.
“We have a lot of people who aren’t in film because, I feel like, whether you do accounting, nursing or film, everyone has a need, or at least a want, to express themselves through art. Darkroom offers that,” Martin said.
The club typically averages 10 to 15 members each meeting where students play cultural games, watch cultural movies and workshop filmmaking techniques every Friday at 5 p.m.
During their meeting on Sept. 19, the group watched “Y Tu Mamá Tambien” in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“We try to give our members the most agency over the kinds of events and kinds of movies that we hold and watch,” Alwahti said. “Our second meeting was a Hispanic Heritage Month screening, and we watched a movie voted on by our members because they were like, ‘We
“My favorite part of the semester is when I can see the lightbulb go on in a student’s head,” Dallas said.
“[Keener] was doing that deliberately because we were expecting a more traditional sort of lecture, but it became obvious that that was not how the class was going to progress,” Dallas said. “If there was an influence on my teaching style, I think it most directly came from him.”
His focus on learning and helping students grow is unparalleled.
Dallas’ love of stories also influenced how he met his wife. Dallas cited that it was “love at first sight.” Their first date was an impromptu invitation to a softball game after a phone call – a call Dallas made while standing in front of Calkins Hall on Hofstra’s campus.
“From that point on, we were pretty inseparable,” Dallas said. He went on to have two daughters and is now a grandfather of an 18-month-old girl.
Dallas’ class structure allows thoughtful analyses from the students. Upon arrival to class, one needs to be ready to dissect the text and defend their interpretation to their classmates. The energy of the discussion is often lively. The act of speaking about something allows students to flesh out and think through their ideas, often experiencing revelations in the middle of class discussions.
Everything about Dallas, from the teaching that touches students’ lives to how much he loves his wife, showcases the dedication and care he brings to everything he does.
want to watch this movie the most.’
We showed that movie and people showed up.”
Darkroom is hosting a 72-hour film festival in collaboration with HU Backstage, the Hofstra Filmmaking Club and Women in Film to celebrate student work and quick creativity.
“One thing that was very important for us starting out in our first officially recognized year was to be more involved and more connected with the other film clubs on campus,” Alwahti said. “Community, connection and networking are the most important things here.”
The film festival will take place Monday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Studio A of LHSC. The group wants to take this idea and expand upon it in the future, showcasing the work of all Hofstra students.
“The Hofstra film festival
happens every May and it’s when we get to see the senior films, intermediate films and advanced films,” Alwahti said. “One crucial type of film that doesn’t get shown there is the introductory film [from first years]. There are so many of those films that are great and don’t get seen.”
Darkroom hopes to transform their meetings into a space where unseen films can be showcased to other students. Prospective members can meet the Darkroom team at their ice cream social event on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and inquire about how they can submit their work to be celebrated at a future meeting.
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What’s your most controversial food opinion?
By Denivia Rivera and Joe Orovitz FEATURES EDITOR AND MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
“Sushi is butt.”
- Amisha Birdi, sophomore
O verheard @ h O fstra
“I’m getting quite emotional. I love bread.”
“First, he said he’s joining Scientology, then he left you!”
“Reptile disfunction or whatever my grandparents keep talking about.”
“My most controversial food opinion? That’s a great question. Burgers are mid, or not that good.”
- Makis Landon’Prescod, sophomore
“Chocolate is bad.”
- Brayden Le, sophomore
“You only like me because I have the same hairline as Harry Styles.”
“Would it be crazy if I started blowing bubbles in here right now?”
“We need an established unc.”
“Wasn’t Stephen Hawking the guy from ET?”
“If Dolly Parton was born later she would be a raging lesbian.”
“Yeah, like lesbians come from a certain time period.”
“You asked ChatGPT what the difference between a roach and beetle is? We’re so cooked.”
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This Hofstra Life: Jennifer Dove
casting morning announcements class: The Early Bird. This moment left a lasting impression on her as the first time she was given the opportunity to truly exercise her voice on camera.
Jennifer Dove, a sophomore journalism major at Hofstra University, has always had a knack for being extroverted. Dove, with her journalism concentration in sports broadcasting, recalls as a child being struck with awe as she watched the news anchors, knowing them each by name. She admired how upbeat they all seemed, no matter what they were going through in their personal lives, they were able to flip a switch in themselves. Detoxing from the stresses of daily life, you get to showcase the real you on air.
Junior year of high school, Dove joined her school’s broad-
During her senior year oh high school, she enrolled in a multimedia journalism class called Eagle Watch. In the class, Dove would venture out into her community and cover local events in her small town like sports games, church gatherings and holiday functions. Being able to feature these sorts of events strengthened her connection with her community and solidified what she wanted to do in college.
Dove’s parents urged her to tour Hofstra’s campus. Since they live near the campus, they were aware of the school’s extensive communications program. Dove explored campus during Hofstra’s “Open House Day” and took a peek into the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications building.
“I saw everything in the con-
trol rooms, the studios and the radio station. I kind of was like ‘Yep – this is where I belong!’” Dove said.
At the open house, Dove listened to two guest speakers –both Hofstra alumni. She remembered being sincerely impressed by how well they spoke to the crowd. The amount of professionalism that they conveyed on stage was a clear signal to Dove: if she wanted to get to that level, this was the right place for her.
Dove then went on to announce her college decision on “The Today Show” after winning a contest her senior year of high school.
Dove believes that the most important step to take as a communications student is to join extracurricular clubs at Hofstra. One of the clubs she is involved in is Hofstra’s radio station, WRHU 88.7 FM. Dove is on the executive board as the social media manager and has been heavily involved in the Morning Wakeup Call, as well as the Newsline evening newscast.
“One thousand percent, as soon as you get to Hofstra, you should be joining the radio station. The HEAT Network is great if you’re a television major. But specifically for journalism majors, WRHU should be your
home,” Dove said.
Another massive imaginative outlet for Hofstra students resides in one of the shows that The HEAT Network runs – Thursday Nite Live (TNL), inspired by NBC’s award-winning sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live.” Dove auditioned for this year’s cast of TNL, landing an acting role. Her TNL debut was on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Very similar to a theatrical production, TNL has so many moving parts to it, both on stage and off. Although it is geared towards communication majors, this club is easily enjoyed by many different students at Hofstra.
“I think acting is so important if you want to be on television and broadcasting because god forbid the prompter goes down, you have to be able to improvise,” Dove said.
Following the theme of the HEAT Network, Dove is also involved in “Hofstra Today,” reporting on the weather. When it comes to Greek life on campus, Dove cannot recommend Zeta Phi Eta enough. Zeta, as members of the organization call it, is a pre-professional communications fraternity open to those of all genders; students only need to be communications majors to join. Dove has been an
active member since the Spring 2025 semester and has already gained an immense amount of professional experience from joining. The most crucial takeaway for Dove is fostering those connections with Zeta alumni, especially going into a field with less job security.
“It’s very important to have those connections because if all else fails, and you’re stuck looking for somewhere to go after college, you have an entire organization of people to reach out to for guidance,” Dove said.
Dove addressed that the biggest challenge regarding being a journalism major is being able to handle harsh deadlines, where there really is no exception for late work. Learning to budget your time, especially as a communication student who is involved in multiple clubs, is incredibly important. Dove stresses the importance of not comparing yourself to others when pursuing your dream. She advocates giving everything your all and always putting yourself out there. Dove’s dream career post-graduation is to become an anchor on “The Today Show,” bringing things full circle for Hofstra’s rising star in the communications department.
Chron Cooks: Le polpette di Nonna
By Hannah Mudry
FEATURES EDITOR
As a kid, I remember being able to taste the difference between my grandma’s meatballs and anyone else’s meatballs. I still can to this day and I get upset when I’m not eating one of my grandma’s homemade meatballs – they’re filled with Sunday dinner nostalgia. I often want to make a pot of sauce and cook those meatballs on a rainy day but it can be hard to create an exact replica when my grandma is home in Florida. Here is the recipe I tend to follow when I’m craving an Italian treat:
Ingredients:
2 pounds of ground beef
4 eggs
6 hamburgers buns, soaked in water
8 ounces of parmesan cheese
A few parsley leaves (to taste)
2 cloves of garlic
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F and grease a baking sheet.
2.) In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, hamburger buns, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and black pepper.
3.) Use a medium cookie scoop to form 1 ½ inch meatballs. Place each ball on the greased baking sheet.
4.) Bake until there is no pink inside each meatball (around 18 to 20 minutes).
5.) Place the cooked meatballs in a pot of hot sauce to absorb flavor. After a few hours, serve over pasta or on their own.
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The American Chamber Ensemble (ACE) christened the newly renovated Helene Fortunoff Theater on Sunday, Oct. 12. The ACE has residency at Hofstra University and performs periodically throughout the year. Students cheered in the audience and some participated, with one even choreographing a piece to Steven Gerber’s “Cocktail Music.” The Hofstra Chamber Choir drew an end to the concert.
Let there be light! Hosted by the American Cancer Society on Campus at Hofstra University, the Lights of Love event saw students band together to make luminaria bags – light-up paper bags that display messages of hope and support to those impacted by cancer. The completed bags will line the grounds of the annual Relay For Life event during the coming spring semester, a show of support for cancer victims.
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'After the Hunt' wows viewers with intense storylines
By Abby Gibson ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
SPOILER WARNING
Personal morality is put to the test in the new psychological thriller “After the Hunt” starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri and Michael Stuhlbarg. The film premiered at the 63rd New York Film Festival on Sept. 26 and wasted no time in pulling viewers into a tense and unsettling story about a college professor, Alma Olsson (Roberts), whose world begins to unravel as a queer student, Maggie Price (Edebiri), accuses the professor’s colleague, Henrik Gibson (Garfield), of sexual assault. I had the opportunity to attend a roundtable with the cast and crew where questions regarding the creation and content of the film were discussed.
The movie is directed by Luca Guadagnino, who is known for creating morally ambiguous films like “Call Me By Your Name” (2017) and “Challengers” (2024). This new film dives into something more sensitive while keep-
ing with his signature style.
“In this movie in particular, I think intimacy is the breaking point more than in other movies that I made, where intimacy is the reach to the other, the love for the other, the desire for the other,” Guadagnino said. “In this movie, the desire for the other is an appearance.”
From the very beginning, the film plants subtle clues that something is amiss. The slow burn of the introduction might test impatient viewers, but it rewards those who pay attention by giving them a key to Alma’s character later in the film.
Throughout the movie the viewers are never shown or told if Maggie was sexually assaulted or not, leaving the audience to form their own opinion on what the truth is. This forces the viewer to reflect on their own biases and relationship with truth. I find myself still siding with Maggie, not just because of Edebiri’s compelling performance, but because the film points out how stories
like Maggie’s can be received in academic institutions.
The acting in this movie never left me wanting more. Every scene between Roberts and Edebiri increased the suspense of this unknown truth. With a comedic relief in Stuhlbarg and a conflicted liking for Garfield’s character, the actors infuse every scene with tension.
During the discussion, Edebiri and Garfield talked about the relationship between a student and their mentor.
“There's something about mentorship, like true mentorship, that has baked into it betrayal. I feel like … you have to grow beyond what you thought; the mentor is a figure of such a high elevation that you will always feel betrayed,” Garfield said.
Each shot, song choice and movement of the characters felt important as Guadagnino put together pieces of a puzzle to create an intimate and personal feeling.
“He shoots on film, and it makes things sacred,” Roberts
said reflecting on his attention to detail. “It makes the space between action and cut a beautiful kind of pressure … It increases this feeling of intentionality, everything from the art on the walls to what we’re doing with our hands – it’s considered and in conversation."
This intentionality was felt throughout the film, keeping me glued to the screen trying to pick apart what each detail added to the storylines. The psychological weight of what happens between these characters was heightened by the quality of the details from Guadagnino’s directorial choices.
In the wake of the #MeToo movement’s peak, “After the Hunt” challenges audiences to reflect on their views of power, trust and perception. Whether you believe Maggie’s story or think she made it up, this film makes you think about what it means to tell a story and to believe it. The film is now playing in select theaters but will expand to it’s national theatrical release on Friday, Oct. 17.
'Lend Me a Soprano' wows the Hofstra community cont.
By Kat Powers STAFF WRITER
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Their unexpected friendship fosters the idea that women can be comrades instead of competitors. Firenzi may have the big name and sensuality, but she is also kind. Jo may begin the show as frazzled and meek, but by the end, she learns that she is also talented and capable.
The physical comedy performed by Sam Chetkin as Leo, Jackson Parker as Jerry and Nick Profito as Pasquale added life to this already lively show. The over-the-top nature of these characters is reflected in the production’s lighting and sound design. Lighting coordinator Brian Canese used effects that amplified moments, such as the fireworks during the kiss Jo and Jerry share. Sound designer Rychard Curtiss included the classic sounds of fireworks shooting off and popping. The kiss was a passionate, hands-in-
hair, smudged lipstick kind of kiss – the kind Jerry had been dreaming of.
Profito’s performance was stellar. He captured the aura of the overly passionate, chronically jealous Italian man always
on a platter. The most notable moment of this is when Leo, Chetkin’s character, in a hurry to dress, forgets his shirt. He buttons his suit jacket over nothing but skin, then acts completely natural, failing to notice this
worrying about his wife’s fidelity. Spectators doubled over in laughter nearly every time he opened his mouth.
The suits worn by these men each presented their personality
important article of clothing is missing. Profito uses his offthe-shoulder cape to dramatize his already dramatic movement. Parker spends most of the show in a proper tuxedo with tails,
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then undresses when given the opportunity to sleep with his hall-pass celebrity crush, Elena Firenzi. The contrast between his buttoned-up look and the undershirt and underwear combo is quite comical, especially when the audience knows the person he is sleeping with is not Firenzi, but Jo, his longtime girlfriend, dressed as Firenzi.
For much of the show, the two identically clad women run around, causing mistaken identities and problematic romantic entanglements.
The set was expansive and included beautiful paintings that are reminiscent of Mary Cassat, a French impressionist. The set also featured ornate woodwork by sophomore drama production major Maggie Dippel.
This production was a success, as laughter and love filled the Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall.
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By Kat Powers STAFF WRITER
Upon first listen, this Swiftie – Taylor Swift fan – was underwhelmed and frankly disappointed in the singer’s twelfth studio album.
When Swift dropped her two previous albums “Midnights” and “The Tortured Poet’s Department,” the feeling she manufactured for her fans was euphoric, jaw-dropping and emotional in all the right ways. Much like her sixth studio album “Reputation,” “The Life of a Showgirl” may take longer to be fully understood.
Swift is unfiltered in the song “Father Figure.” The phrase “Cause my dick’s bigger,” is repeated throughout the track, causing many fans to double take. Beyond the shocking word choice though, “Father Figure” empowers Swift to be her own mentor. Always experimenting with new genres and new sounds, Swift often makes social commentary through playing into stereotypes and shattering them. The sensual, bubblegum pop album
'The Life of a Showgirl' contains multitudes
that was advertised has more content than meets the eye.
In “Elizabeth Taylor,” Swift compares herself to the late actress infamous for her seven husbands. The lyric “All the right guys / Promised they’d stay / Under bright lights / They withered away / But you bloom” is a beautiful love letter to Swift's fiancé, Travis Kelce. The beat drop in the chorus is reminiscent of “Reputation,” the other album Swift, Shellback and Max Martin produced together. Swift’s branding has always been focused on her storytelling ability. Although this album does not look like it fits that bill on the surface, when you dive deeper you may find that it actually does. The inclusion of words and
phrases that were cool in previous years such as “Cause I’m not a bad b*tch / And this isn’t
savage” and “Did you girlboss too close to the sun?” feel out of place for someone who normally writes with such poetic lyricism. Rather, these are intentional jabs at what it means to sound cool and how easy it is to sound out of date in doing so.
While making these jabs, Swift’s newest album also
overflows with lines that meet Swift’s lyrical precedent, such as “You wanna take a skate on the ice inside my veins” and the imagery of “Glowing like the end of a cigarette” – a line which perfectly encapsulates the aura of a showgirl. As the title would suggest, this album highlights the idea of being a showgirl, and, as Swift stated on Apple Music’s “The Zane Lowe Show,” “Showgirls are mischievous, fun, scandalous, sexy, flirty, fun and hilarious.” Swift uses one of the last lines in the closing track, “The Life of a Showgirl,” to make peace with her fame, directly addressing the concerns she expressed in “The Prophecy,” a track from “The
Tortured Poet’s Department” – in which she begs for both a lover and a mundane life. Now, Swift sings “Oh, wouldn’t have it any other way … Now I make my money being pretty and witty.” This showgirl no longer needs to hide away from bright lights to sustain her relationship.
While my initial review of the album was less than flattering, after further analysis, I now love “The Life of a Showgirl.” All the doubts I had evaporated once I understood the point of the album: to create a satire of what it is to be happy and juxtapose it with what it actually means to be happy. The lyrics of “The Fate of Ophelia,” particularly, “Tis locked inside my memory / And only you possess the key / No longer drowning and deceived / All because you came for me,” tell of a happy love story that could have gone horribly wrong and completely rewrites Ophelia’s fate in “Hamlet” and of Swift’s fate in all her previous relationships. With songs like these, Swift has managed to change the prophecy.
Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Light Trail returns
By Matt Fisher
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Jack Skellington and friends are back to haunt New York City!
On Sept. 25, the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx opened its doors for the second year of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail. The luminous spectacle, which features 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations, new interactive video projections, intelligent LED lighting and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s characters, is set to run for a 10-week limited engagement. The light trail is the brainchild of Adventurelive – the producing team behind Broadway’s “Hamilton,” – and is being presented in collaboration with Buena Vista Theatrical. The production company has previously worked on shows like “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”
While the attraction first made its debut last year, Adventurelive
founder Jeffrey Seller says this fall his company had one main objective.
“Bigger and better,” Seller told The Hofstra Chronicle. “By that, I mean we were learning last year.
I had never done a light trail before, I’m a Broadway musical theatre producer, so in many ways, I felt like last year was [a preview], and this year’s the real opening.”
Seller is no stranger to the theatre world, as the 60-year-old has served as a producer on multiple Tony Award winning Broadway shows, including “Rent,” “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.” With over thirty years of experience in the industry, Seller knows what it takes to make an audience happy – regardless of the medium.
“When I do a new musical, my job is to surprise the audience,” Seller said. “And when I make a light trail, my job is to surprise the audience and fill them with
delight. What’s great about this is that the whole experience is about your delight.”
The returning attraction is delivering numerous “delights” which have been upgraded since last year.
“The pretzels and the popcorn
[are] better, and the hot chocolate and cider [are] better,” Seller said. “We didn’t even have time last year to create [merchandise], so [this year] we have an amazing merch store.”
Fans of the 1993 Tim Burton film showed up en masse for the event's family preview. As they walked through the trail, embellished with statues of Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more, attendees were in awe at the level of detail.
“I’m super excited to be here,” said Queens resident Nikkia Phillips.
“The characters, the lights – the attraction is just beautiful.”
Many described feeling as if they’ve stepped right on screen.
“It feels like we're in the movie,” said Queens resident Julia Adney. “It’s amazing.”
Those who went last year also noted the differences featured in the updated version.
“It is a lot bigger than last year,” said Staten Island resident Austin Lagatto. “Where we start is new. It’s a lot bigger, and I saw a lot of new characters.”
While the attraction was chock-full of spooky decorations – including spider webs, jack-olanterns and skulls – Lagatto says it lacked in the holiday spirit area.
“I’m still not thrilled with how the Christmas side looked,” Lagatto said. “Last year wasn’t that big. This year still isn’t, but I feel like they’re still doing something with it.”
Others expressed similar feelings, with another Staten Island resident, Freda Siemers, believing there’s “still more to come.”
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail will remain open to families until it closes its doors on Nov. 30.
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Dwayne Johnson flexes his acting abilities in 'The Smashing Machine'
By Farhan Alam SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes his biggest performance risk yet in “The Smashing Machine,” an A24 biopic about mixed martial arts legend Mark Kerr. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, ending with an enthusiastic 15-minute standing ovation, a sign that Johnson’s transformation has impressed critics and fans alike.
The movie follows Kerr’s rise to becoming one of the most feared fighters of his time, while also revealing his struggles with addiction and his relationship.
Emily Blunt co-stars as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s partner, bringing emotion to a story filled with bruises and battles.
Johnson is almost unrecognizable as Kerr, wearing heavy prosthetics, a wig and makeup that recreate the fighter’s face and body. He also bulked up beyond his normal physique to match Kerr’s imposing frame. The prosthetic work is stunning – the scars, bruises and stitches look real, and fight injuries are shown in painful detail.
By Lyba Khan STAFF WRITER
The fall season is anticipated every year. Whether it’s the switch to cozy sweaters, the crisp feeling in the air or the excitement of Halloween, people around the globe can’t help but to get excited for the occasion. Regardless of what there is to look forward to, autumn carries a kind of magic words can hardly capture. For a season that special, you need the ultimate fall television (TV) show guide.
“Gilmore Girls” might be an obvious choice but it’s an essential. I've watched it more times than I can count, yet it never loses its comfort factor. Between Rory making every questionable decision possible, Luke and Lorelai’s witty banter and Kirk’s ridiculous antics, there’s always something pulling me back in. The town of Stars Hollow is the kind of place that feels like a warm blanket. The cozy small-town traditions make you wish you could live
Johnson gave a powerful performance. This feels like his first “real” acting role, far from his usual action-hero persona, seen in films like “Black Adam.” He plays Kerr as powerful but vulnerable, which makes the fight scenes even more intense. Even though “The Smashing Machine” is set in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), it works for people who don’t follow the sport. Director Benny Safdie uses horror-like sound effects and piano cues to warn viewers when trouble is coming. Those touches helped me as a viewer feel the stakes and tension inside the cage.
During one scene, I even spotted a Hofstra University T-shirt, a small detail that stood out and gave the movie its lived-in feel.
were among the film’s biggest strengths.
The film has the rich colors and sharp camerawork A24 is known for, with close, handheld shots that pull you into the fights. Between bouts, the cinematography captures quiet moments of pain and doubt. I thought the camerawork and coloring
Blunt is also excellent, as her chemistry with Johnson is the actual story that is being told here. She adds emotion to scenes that might otherwise feel cold or technical.
Even with all its strong moments, the story sometimes feels like a string of events rather than a smooth, connected narrative. We jump from fights to addiction to recovery without always seeing how one leads to the next, and a lot of it happens off-screen.
While Johnson and Blunt do their best to hold the film together, the pacing made me feel less
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there yourself. Add in the small, but clear autumn details: crunching leaves on the sidewalk, town festivals with everyone wrapped in sweaters, mugs of coffee at Luke’s Diner and the Gilmore girls’ endless supply of fashion inspiration. The whole show radiates autumn energy. “Gilmore Girls” isn’t just a comfort watch, it’s the quintessential fall show.
supernatural drama, love triangles and suspense that fits the season: vampires, werewolves, hybrids,
I know I’m late to the party when I say I first watched “The Vampire Diaries” just last fall, but the timing made it unforgettable. Between classes, I’d sip my Dunkin’ coffee on the benches by Roosevelt Hall, and watch the series as leaves would fall around me. This made for the perfect autumn memory. Beyond that nostalgia, it’s packed with
you name it. And of course, Elena Gilbert’s early 2000s outfits still have me scrolling Pinterest every fall. With its eerie October energy and addictive drama, this one’s a must watch.
To keep the spooky vibe going, “Supernatural” is another fall essential. From Sam and Dean’s search for their father, to the
invested than I expected.
The Venice audience clearly loved it, and early critics have praised Johnson’s dramatic turn. But some reviews note the same structural issue I saw. On Letterboxd, I gave it a three out of five stars, and other fans seem to agree, as it’s Letterboxd average sits at 3.3 out of five – it had solid acting and visuals, but the story could flow better.
Even so, “The Smashing Machine” stands out as a bold move for Johnson and a wellcrafted production from A24. It is not just a sports movie but a portrait of a man fighting demons outside the cage as well as inside it.
With its powerful performances, realistic prosthetics and stylish visuals, “The Smashing Machine” shows what Johnson can do beyond action blockbusters. The film isn’t perfect, but it proves he can take risks and deliver. For MMA fans, it offers authenticity; for everyone else, it offers an intense, human story.
mystery, ghost hunting, flannels and classic rock soundtrack, each aspect of the series creates the perfect October mood.
“Supernatural’s” core has everything you want: creepy towns, haunted backroads and just enough suspense to pair perfectly with a chilly October night, but not be too scary. Add in Dean’s iconic Chevrolet Impala and a grounding brotherly bond, and you’ve got the perfect spooky, yet comforting, fall watch.
Honorable Mentions:
With a new season coming soon, “Stranger Things” feels like an essential fall watch. While most of the seasons take place during the summer, Season 2's Halloween episode alone proves it was made for autumn: creepy, nostalgic and surprisingly cozy.
From the bikes pedaling through misty streets to the community filled with secrets, it captures that perfect mix of mystery and warmth.
“Pretty Little Liars” is a mix of high school drama, chilling secrets and a constant sense of suspense. The small-town streets and autumn tones give it a Halloween-type feel, making it a great binge when the nights get longer.
Few shows capture New York in the fall quite like “Gossip Girl.” With fall strolls through Central Park to iconic Thanksgiving episodes, the series is a visual treat for autumn lovers. The drama and fashion make it both stylish and addictive – like sipping a pumpkin spice latte wrapped up in chaos.
Together, these shows capture different shades of fall nostalgia, mystery, drama and friendship, making them perfect for cozy nights and crisp autumn days.
On opening weekend, "The Smashing Machine" grossed almost $6 million.
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"Gilmore Girls" aired its last episode on May 15, 2007.
Photo courtesy of Netflix
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By Katelyn Buchalater STAFF WRITER
As a country, we are divided more than ever, and it boils down to a lot more than just the left side of the political spectrum versus the right. Recently, there has been a resurfacing in labels and what exactly they mean. The political left is becoming divided by increasingly specific political labels, some of which include liberal, leftist, socialist, conservative, anarchist, radical, progressive, etc. These labels are fueling the flames of internal conflict amongst the left, leaving people confused, discouraged and less likely to get involved in political activism. Instead, they shame people based on their beliefs rather than educating themselves and others.
Labels are designed to create belonging, understanding and community, but right now these labels are pushing people away. According to polls conducted
How labels are dividing the left
by Gallup, over the past few years, partisans – strong supporters of certain political parties – have faced a growing divide. Part of this isolation and confusion stems from the misunderstanding of certain labels’ meanings.
People quickly throw around terms without completely understanding them, specifically on social media platforms. These terms are often conflated with each other or co-opted by political opponents hindering their explanatory power. To understand where the division is, it is important to understand what the common terms and phrases mean.
“Liberal” is the term that is thrown around by political opponents in regard to the extreme left, but that is not what it stands for. Being liberal does not make you an extremist of any sort, nor should it be used as an insult. This is where the confusion comes in. Liberalism focuses on individual rights,
equality and gradual progress. Simply, liberals push for reform and change but not a revolution. It is a philosophy often associated with traditional Democrats.
“Leftist” is a label that has been around for a while but has been specifically used in discourse after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The label is formed around leftism and the ideals of economic equality, anticapitalism and systemic reform or revolution. Leftists often view liberals as “too central” or “right-leaning.” This alone has created a spreading hierarchy and hot debate on social media.
Online spaces like TikTok, Instagram and X are primary sources for political engagement but are also breeding grounds for misinformation. This has a large part to do with the algorithms on each application. People post snippets of their opinions or takes on subjects without identify-
ing sources or even giving an explanation. Social media rewards controversy and loud opinions more than videos or comments that aspire to educate and inform. Because of this, labels have become closer to pejorative terms, or social markers, than useful tools for identification of beliefs. All it takes is a simple search on TikTok to see a mix of confusing comments. Even just searching “leftist” brings you to a comment section filled with comments like, “this entire situation made me a leftist,” or comments saying that liberals are not even on the left, rather they are center-right. This divide is not new in the slightest but it is a rising issue, and one with political consequence.
When voters and members of the same party cannot agree on core values, the entire movement can become obsolete or lose momentum. Vision of Humanity, a global news institute, expressed that since 2024,
‘Get a hobby, you loser’
By Anthony Favilla ASSISTANT OP-ED EDITOR
Far too often, I find myself lying around and aimlessly scrolling through social media on slow days. It is quick, easy and stimulating enough to keep me awake. I know this is a common thing most people my age do, and I know it is not healthy to sit around and do nothing all day. Yet, I still find myself scrolling.
How did I remedy this problem, you may ask? I told myself, “Get a hobby, you loser.”
This scrolling problem is not exclusive to our generation, but it is most often associated with Generation Z because we were younger when the smartphone gained popularity. Too many times, I have asked my friends what they did over the weekend, and they respond with
“Not much, just scrolled TikTok.” I did not want this to be my answer anymore, and I felt that I needed a change of pace, especially after spending the summer of 2024 mostly lying around – an activity I got sick of rather quickly. It felt like time wasted. So, this past summer, I started some hobbies. Reading for fun was something I always wanted to get back into, but never fully did after my sophomore year of high school. I did not want to spend a lot of money on books, as those costs tend to pile up, so instead, I chose to buy a couple books and get a library card. I am very glad I did. Personal enjoyment is not the only benefit of reading. According to Piedmont Healthcare, reading can help relieve stress, reduce the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease
and aid in sleeping. Reading also has social benefits, as book clubs remain a prevalent means of discourse in our society. Another motivator for putting down my phone was I wanted to get into better shape over the summer. Wanting to feel physically healthy but not wanting to pay for a gym membership, I got my old bicycle out of my garage and started biking again. I also took frequent walks and even tried running. While I did not stick to my running regimen for long, I kept biking and tried to take one walk per day.
These were hobbies that helped the days go by and made me feel productive. I still scrolled through Instagram and TikTok, but less so. I was not only doing more with my free time but I was also in better shape by the end of the summer. Hobbies make for a more
voters have heightened their distaste in traditional parties and have since aspired to find a place among different groups.
Arguing over ideological stances makes the left unable to unite for change. We should be lessening the fight amongst ourselves and instead inspiring involvement. Debating definitions or spreading shame on people who are simply uninformed only makes people less interested in getting involved, even when it comes to voting – which is something that structures our political parties and country. If we want lasting progress and more involvement, the left cannot afford to continue dividing itself with labels. The only way around this is to educate rather than alienate.
Katelyn Buchalter is a freshman journalism major. You can find them on Instagram @kdbuch31.
productive day, especially on days when one is not busy. It felt good to be outside, even if it was just for a five-minute walk.
This is something more people should do. People should try something new or pick something back up, not just think about it like I did for so long. It may look different for other people than it does for me. Maybe, it could mean organizing things in your community, joining a club or just trying yoga. Regardless of what you do, if you want to try it, and can, you should.
According to WebMD, hobbies help improve your mental health, they can help your performance in your professional life and they improve your overall well-being. In a time when some people find themselves more stressed than
ever, the importance of having a hobby as an anchor has never been more important. Even if it is something small, like collecting rocks or taking pictures, the benefits go far beyond temporary fulfillment. It is a net good to pick up a hobby. Although I still find myself spending a lot of time on social media, I balance it with reading, attending club meetings and trying new things. Right now, I am reading “Looking for Alaska” by John Green and trying my hand at photography. Spice up your life and hop off TikTok, it will be beneficial for you.
Anthony Favilla is a sophomore journalism major. You can find him on Instagram @anthofav19.
Encourage
Jumps around
Bygone tape players, for short
Destroy completely
Figurative lightbulb
Healing fluid
Foods that might be reheated in a microwave
Jogs
22-Across producers
Toss out
Drops of sadness
Gave a spiel
Hit backspace
Traffic jam on the highway
Miniature burger
Used to be
Mimicked
Recovery setback
Tuna containers
Goal
Background actors
Speechless due to strong emotions
Tight swimsuit bottom
Sarcastic literary style
Santa's employees
Blue character in a mushroom house
English noble
Compact mass
As soon as possible
Frenchman's hat
Rim
Ear piercing location
Kicked the bucket
___ and gloom
Not as much
Online link, for short
Regret
Moving image
Joined a raffle
Queen bee's domain
Songs of praise
According to
Back talk
Open-air porch
Short T-shirt
Boring routine
Texting platform, for short
Boba tea insert
Pearl producer
Symbols of Christianity
NFL scores
Fish with a charge
Boxer Muhammad
Female sheep
Fantasy role-playing game, for short
Kindle or NOOK, for example
Shrek's home
OPINION
One trip around a track
Hofstra Pride rival Sharks, abbr.
Skilled professional
Loops in on an email thread, for short
"Now I get it!"
Uncertain
Read quickly
Spill the beans
Accelerate an engine
Juice drink suffix
"Help me!"
Spew lava
Dancer Astaire
Breakfast waffle brand 56 Throat clearing sound 57 Chemical in hemp products, abbr. 58 Hawaiian necklace 60 Phrase heard at the altar
Anguish 62 Six-pack muscles 63 What a nod or thumbs-up means
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By Veronica N. Wakefield ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
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They continued yelling out this statement and when another Black person walked past them, they turned to him and yelled “f--- you.” Unfortunately, I froze in horror at the statements that were spewed at me. It was not until one of my friends, who witnessed the interaction, checked in on me when I fully realized what happened.
During my time at Hofstra University, I have felt relatively safe in my racial identity. Even when I was covering President Donald Trump’s presidential rally at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum last fall, I was not verbally assaulted. This is the first time in my four-year career at this institution that
Are Black people still safe on
campus?
By Jacob Aurelus STAFF WRITER
As students, we have all faced burnout. We have all faced deadlines creeping up, projects piling up and a period in our college lives where we put school ahead of ourselves. How do we balance both having a life and doing well at school all at the same time? Social media influencers seem to have a simple answer: you can’t.
Now, enter the world of toxic study motivation and productivity content. This specific form of study content spans from manosphere-like productivity videos to young women telling their peers to watch “Gilmore Girls” and “romanticize school.”
People are often told that they need to “lock in” and isolate themselves from the rest of world to “beat the competition,” while everyone else is supposedly wasting their precious time doing use-
something like this has happened. Unfortunately, I am not surprised by the timing of it.
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, more students of color around the nation have been targeted. After the lynching of Delta State University Student Demartravion “Trey” Reed, the targeting of historically Black colleges and universities and the manifesto that was sent to New York University students, I am scared as a college student of color.
The worst part about my experience on campus was not the interaction per se, but the aftermath. I went to Public Safety to report the incident and was allowed to watch the security footage. To my surprise, there was no credible evidence. This was due to the lack of sufficient cameras on the North Side of
campus. There were only two cameras that could have potentially caught the men. The first is by the hill in between Alliance Hall and the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center – this camera was the clearest but only caught the back of their heads. The second camera was facing the parking lot. Therefore, it only caught the street rather than the path the three men took to leave the scene.
If the camera had been angled just a bit higher, I could have potentially received the justice that is deserved. Instead, the camera only caught a small portion of the group leaving. With that, the men disappeared and so did my faith in safety on campus.
Personally, I think that if a campus is open to the public and anyone can access it, our
Toxic grind culture
less things, like hobbies and spending time with friends. You, the person watching their videos, are better than that.
However, there is a massive gap between you and the influencer. You procrastinate and do assignments late. The influencer, on the other hand? They are on five executive boards, do sports and somehow find time to do their homework and sleep. That means you are falling behind, at least in their vision.
Good luck if you have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially if undiagnosed. The influencers frequently convince you that you are lazy, unreliable and not cut out for the rigorous schedule that is college life. How disgustingly wrong they are. College life is undeniably hard, but this form of productivity advice just makes it worse.
How do you escape this toxic slop? You first have to realize that school is not the
university should be investing in more and better cameras. With the high rates of school shootings and the obvious targeting of Black students, I think it is crucial that Hofstra can capture any evidence of potential wrongdoing. The lack of adequate cameras alone makes me fearful for my safety. Not only were three random men able to racially accost me, but they can now walk free because of insufficient security.
With the current rise in harassment of people of color, I do believe that with a boost in Public Safety and the addition of more equipment, Hofstra could potentially become a safer place for its minority population. According to Hofstra’s website, approximately half of the entire student population and 51% of the undergraduate population
kills motivation
center of your life. College is supposed to be a stepping stone, not a stumbling block. Never take school so seriously that you forget who you actually are. Some of us are too familiar with feeling like we have lost our souls to the everlasting grind and to work that is not meaningful to us.
There are two major factors of productivity: organization and prioritization – which is to know what you actually need to do and how to rank it by personal importance. This is important to actually getting tasks done. Organization and prioritization can also mean different things for different people.
For me, organization can look like using the Notion app, but to someone else, it looks like a physical calendar. Prioritization can look like putting writing first for me but putting radio work first for someone else. Regardless, without these two factors, you will be looking at an unpro-
identify as people of color. A situation such as this should not be able to happen without consequence. This was not an event that happened at night. I was not walking alone off campus. I was walking to my dorm on a sunny evening surrounded by other people, and this is not a one-off situation. I do believe that more situations like this will happen if there are no known repercussions. Public Safety did what they could to help, but without the proper equipment, only so much can be done. Hofstra needs to invest more in the safety of its students.
Veronica N. Wakefield is a senior journalism major and criminology minor. You can find her on Instagram @_vwakefield.
ductive week packed with feelings of disappointment. It is also important to do work that interests you beyond academia: write for your own Substack or Medium page, build a program for some obscure tech problem, be a content creator, draw and paint as much as your muse allows. Do whatever makes you “you.” You will learn your work process, as well as how to get into “the flow state.”
The momentum that you build carries over to your other work. You are not falling behind if you do not have 20 projects, internships or job offers lined up. Doing what you are passionate about should be your standard of success. Additionally, your productivity routine does not have to be insane. Twelve hours of studying is not necessary to do well in your classes. Similarly, you do not need excessive amounts of stimulants to function, especially if
you cannnot handle that much caffeine. You certainly do not need to be in a dark room with no windows pretending to “lock in.”
The strange rituals from the internet will not work because they were not made for you. You need to experiment. Consider different types of music to listen to while you do your work and think about different places you would like to work in. Is it the Pride Den, your dorm, the library or somewhere else that is a little bit more chaotic?
Whatever you choose, make sure it is based on what you learned about yourself. Never let toxic content that tries to make you feel like a failure control your understanding of productivity and your self-worth.
Jacob Aurelus is a junior journalism and political science double major. You can find him on Instagram @jacob_caa.
Volleyball completes sweep of Hampton
By Shannon Bickert ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
The Hofstra University volleyball team finished their series sweep over Hampton University on Friday, Oct. 10, with a 3-0 win. The Pride have been on a heater, winning their last 12 sets and taking
possession of the secondplace position in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) with a conference record of 6-2, winning their last four matches after being swept by College of Charleston. The Hampton Pirates have still yet to win a conference matchup and hold the last-place position in the CAA with a 0-8 conference record.
Beatriz Braga, Constanza Perez Sain and Clara Bal all notched double-digit kills for the Pride. Braga led the team with 12 kills and Bal converted 10 of her 14 attack attempts. Hofstra’s offense put up lopsided attack numbers against the Pirates, with a hit percentage of 0.487 to Hampton’s 0.079.
The Pride limited their errors, recording just six attack errors on the day. Nina JioshiviliRavva played a large role in the attack, dishing out 35 assists. Hofstra was dominant on all sides of the ball. They tallied 43 kills, 10 service aces and 10 blocks. Lilia Duczek led the blocking game with five blocks. Perez Sain and JioshviliRavva dished out three blocks apiece. Nil Kayaalp was a key contributor in the back line and led the Pride with five aces and nine digs.
The Pride’s overwhelming offense struck in the middle of the first set. Hofstra turned a slim 9-8 lead into a 21-8 advantage thanks to a 12-0 run. During the run, Bal put up three
kills, and Kayaalp tallied two service aces. The run ended in a service error by Kayaalp but the Pride’s offense was revived the next play on a Perez Sain kill. The Pride built a huge 24-9 lead, eventually surrendering two points via errors before Bal closed out the set with a kill to seal the Hofstra victory. Hofstra limited the Pirates’ offense to just four kills in the first set. Bal was on point, notching five kills in the set after seeing limited playing time during the series against Elon University. The Pride sputtered a bit in the second set, conceding the first two points to Hampton, but evened things back up on a kill from Braga and an attack error from the Pirates. Hofstra
allowed 12 kills in the second set and put just 11 on the board. Yet, the mistakes proved to be too much for the Pirates, as they committed eight attack errors to Hofstra’s one. The Pride won the set by a score of 25-15. Hofstra continued to roll over the Pirates in the third set, with a 25-13 score. The Pride went on a 6-0 run, headlined by two Hampton errors. Hofstra used the momentum to close out the series sweep. They ended the match on a 3-0 scoring run, finished by a Braga service ace.
The Pride look to add onto their four-match win streak in the Battle of Long Island against Stony Brook University on Friday, Oct. 17. Match time is set for 6 p.m.
Hofstra men’s soccer wins thrilling Battle Of Long Island
By Shannon Bickert ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Three second-half goals propelled the Hofstra University men’s soccer team to a 3-2 road victory over Stony Brook University on Saturday, Oct. 11. The Pride did not obtain a lead until the final 36 seconds of play, thanks to Daniel Burko’s second goal of the day. The Pride remain atop the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) with a 9-4 overall record and 5-1 conference mark. The Seawolves fell to 1-3-1 in CAA play.
The game marked the second time the Long Island rivals have faced each other this season. In the first game on Sept. 13 at Captains Field, Hofstra was dominant, rolling over the Seawolves 3-0. Burko and Laurie Goddard pounded the Seawolves in both battles, they both individually have three
goals against the Seawolves this season. Goddard had two goals in the first matchup and one in the second, while Burko tallied one in the first game and two against the Seawolves the second time around.
Despite the close score, the Pride were much stronger on the offensive side than Stony Brook, taking 24 shots in the game to the Seawolves’ six. Half of Stony Brook’s shots were on goal, and two found the back of the net. Ryan Farr and Jamie Orson each recorded a goal for the Seawolves.
Seawolves’ keeper Heidar Hermannsson held strong in the goal, saving half of the shots he faced. The Pride’s goalie, Gino Cervoni, made just one save and conceded two goals.
It was a back-and-forth fight throughout the first half. Hofstra came out of the gate firing off 10 shots in the first 45 minutes, but the Seawolves found the back of the net first. Opening the scoring just under 39 minutes into the half, Bruno Penney flew down the left wing to find Farr centered in front of the goal. Cervoni was playing up high in the six-yard box, allowing enough space for Farr to sneak the ball past him into the bottom corner of the net.
The second half saw much more net action. Hofstra knotted the score at one apiece on
Burko’s first goal of the night. Owen Barnett passed to Pablo Hempelmann-Perez, who fired a shot off the crossbar. Burko followed up with the rebound and tapped it in to tie the score. In the 81st minute, Orson capitalized on a corner kick to take the lead for the Seawolves, finding the top right corner of the net.
With little time left on the clock, Hofstra looked for the equalizer. Goddard looked to tie the score on the free kick opportunity, but Hermannsson made a beautiful diving save to keep Stony Brook’s lead intact. Goddard came up with the equalizer just a minute later on a header assisted by Stefano Campisi that was originally ruled offside. After a successful challenge, Goddard’s goal was deemed good.
With just 36 seconds left, the ball pinballed around the Seawolves’ box, first off Thengill Orrason, then off the head of Goddard. Finally, it found Burko, who perfectly placed the ball in the bottom left corner of the net to give Hofstra the win.
The Pride have an off-week before heading to the Bronx to face Fordham University for an out-of-conference game on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Gametime is set for 7 p.m.
Women’s soccer dominates on Senior Day cont.
By Ethan Poole SPORTS EDITOR
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“I think [today] was probably the best performance we’ve done for 90 minutes in a long time,” said Hofstra head coach Simon Riddiough.
In goal, Carly Travers started in place of Lilly Bailey and kept a clean sheet, making one save in the win.
“Everything she had to do she did well, in the second half she had to come out a couple times, and she came out with confidence,” Riddiough said.
“We’ve always known [Travers] is a great player, she’s been a fantastic backup and today was her day to shine.”
Three goals scored tied the Pride’s highest mark of the season – which they reached on Aug. 17, in their 3-0 win over Quinnipiac University. Manon Lebargy ruled the field that afternoon in Connecticut and made her first two goals in a Hofstra uniform.
While the Pride had only three
more shots than Drexel, they controlled most high-danger chances, with five shots on goal compared to only one from the Dragons.
Hofstra took control with two early goals. Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir started things off 13 minutes in. The Icelandic senior looked to be boxed in near the left corner kick area.
Drexel defender Julia Hahn was holding her on the right side, with Jess Castorina coming to aid. Hahn doubled back slightly, which gave Thorhallsdottir a slight opening that she used to split the defense.
Thorhallsdottir had a few feet of space which she took. By the time she was met just outside the 18-yard box by Reese Power, Thorhallsdottir let it fly, sending the ball to the upper right corner, above the leaping Dragons goalkeeper Sammy Widnick and into the net.
Lebargy scored her second goal in as many games just seven minutes later. Aimee Hodgson ripped a shot from outside the 18, Lebargy was
positioned perfectly and redirected the ball to the right side of the net and past Widnick.
The final goal came off the foot of Mathilde Braithwaite, who was the beneficiary of a poor pass from Lea Kemp. Kemp headed the ball behind her into the box and the speedy Braithwaite caught up to it. Kemp stayed on the graduate student, but Braithwaite outmuscled her and sent the ball into the net.
The team celebrated Senior Day on Sunday, Oct. 12, honoring 14 seniors and graduate students in their final regular-season home game.
“They’ve done a lot of growing in the last four or five years,” Riddiough said. “They’ve grown, they’ve matured and developed as people and I’m super proud of them.”
Hofstra will hit the road for their remaining contests, first up is UNC-Wilmington on Thursday, Oct. 16. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
Field hockey pulls off thrilling comeback
By Anthony Hidalgo SPORTS EDITOR
On a cold and rainy Sunday, Oct. 12, the Hofstra University field hockey team scored four unanswered goals against Wagner College. The 4-3 comeback victory took place at Cindy Lewis Stadium. The win snapped the Pride’s five-game losing streak. Now they improve to 6-7 on the season.
Gwenn van Dijk scored the game-winner just over four minutes into the overtime period
when Teresa Karoff cleared the ball from just outside the Pride’s circle toward van Dijk, who took it more than half the length of the field with a defender on top of her. The freshman continued all the way into the Seahawks’ circle and sent a back-handed shot past Wagner goalkeeper Saar van Dalen for the game-winner. The Pride rushed onto the field to celebrate the comeback.
Sunday was Senior Day as Hofstra honored Karoff, Lauren Lucas, Pilar Penaloza, Jamie McMillan and Riley MacIntosh. Karoff had a goal and an assist, Penaloza had an assist and McMillan scored a goal late in the fourth to tie the game.
“It was a good way for [the seniors] to go out,” said Hofstra head coach Hillary Fitts. “[The seniors] are sort of our big support system now; they are kind of the backbone to this team. They love each other through and through and want to
see everybody succeed … The team fought for them, and they fought for each other … It was really cool to see.”
The Pride earned their 13th penalty corner of the game with just over a minute to play. Karoff inserted the pass straight to McMillan, who wound up and fired a shot past van Dalen into the bottom left corner to force overtime.
The Seahawks did have a final opportunity in the last moment of the fourth quarter, winning a corner with just over a second to play. Wagner’s Claire Evans was able to get a shot off, but Penaloza was quick to close the gap and block the shot out of bounds to secure the extra period.
Wagner was quick to get on the board to start the game.
Victoria Gonzalez-Lopez intercepted a pass just outside the circle on the Hofstra end of the field, cutting between two defenders. Karoff crashed
into Gonzalez-Lopez to set up a penalty stroke that Felicitas Herrero drilled past Hofstra’s Luci Hollister.
The Seahawks scored another pair of goals in the second to extend their lead to 3-0. Julia de Leeuw buried a pass from Julie Povel into the goal just under two minutes into the period. Wagner continued to press, getting two shots and a penalty in just under 30 seconds.
Floortje Leunisse scored the second penalty goal of the afternoon as the Pride trailed heading into halftime, despite outshooting the Seahawks 8-7 in the first half.
Hofstra came out aggressive to start the second half as they looked to get on the scoreboard. Five minutes into the period, Kelly Levengood crashed into a defender along the baseline and earned the Pride a corner. Efremia Geralis inserted the corner to Caitlin Lozano, who stopped the ball, teeing it up for
Karoff to send home for the first Hofstra goal of the game.
“[I] just kept the message of we had really good pressure,” Fitts said. “Keep getting into the circle, keep having a little more composure when we get in these moments, and one goal at a time, and they literally did it.”
The first of Hofstra’s two fourth-quarter goals came off the stick of Kristi Santos with two and a half minutes on the clock. Penaloza created the chance after receiving a pass just within the 25-yard line, driving past a defender and closing in on the left side of the goal. Van Dalen came up to contest Penaloza, allowing the Hofstra forward to send a pass across the goal to a waiting Santos for the tap-in.
The Pride look to start a winning streak as they return to Coastal Athletic Association play in their next matchup on the road against Northeastern University.
SPORTS
Nil Kayaalp: Hofstra’s influencer
By Shannon Bickert ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Hofstra University volleyball libero Nil Kayaalp, a junior television production and studies major, has amassed over 145,000 TikTok followers and over 68,400 Instagram followers by making a brand for herself on and off the court.
Kayaalp’s social media career started in 2021, when she played for Fenerbahçe ll, a well-followed league in Türkiye. Kayaalp started to see a following from the loyal fans of the program.
“[Fenerbahçe] just [has] such a great presence and a really big, good culture and the people are very supportive,” Kayaalp said. “A lot of the audience and the supporters are like a huge family. So, when I started playing there, the audience and the supporters of that club kinda just came to my social media.”
From there, Kayaalp continued to grow online. Her account became an outlet to express and promote herself as an athlete.
“I like when people come to our games to watch. I like being in that show,” Kayaalp said. “I feel like it’s the same idea. It definitely builds a lot of personality.”
Integrating her sport into
her content life, Kayaalp saw an opportunity to combine the two aspects of her life she felt passionately about.
“I feel like [social media and volleyball] belong to each other,” Kayaalp said. “I feel like they go together good because that’s kind of the same idea that you perform and produce on the court and on social media you produce on your phone.”
When it was time for Kayaalp to decide where her future would take her, she chose to move over 5,000 miles away from her home country of Türkiye to Long Island, New York to play Division I volleyball at Hofstra while also committing to her studies. In the United States, athletes can grow as competitors on the floor while also emphasizing work in the classroom, but in Europe, club teams are more restrictive.
Kayaalp wanted a mix between her athlete life and her student life; Hofstra provided just that. She wanted to further her career in the television world by integrating her love for social media, while still playing the sport she loved.
“[Social media] is one of the things I want to build and carry around volleyball. I’m not really sure yet what it’s going to be because I’m still trying to learn everything and experience every single thing in this television world,” Kayaalp said. “I’m pretty sure [social media] is going to help me out in this journey.”
On the court, it was a huge leap from playing in Türkiye to playing in the U.S. The style of
I saw that she was leading the team definitely gave me an idea of how I was going to keep that going after her,” Kayaalp said.
Cucco left the responsibility of libero in the hands of Kayaalp for this season.
“I feel like [social media and volleyball] belong to each other.”
Athletes often focus solely on their sport.
“Here [in America], you have the opportunity to get a scholarship and get an education besides your sport,” Kayaalp said. “Like every part of college, we can experience. But in Europe at the same time, you can’t be a student-athlete.”
play was different; some rules were different and Kayaalp’s responsibility as a libero increased greatly. Her role is to provide steady defense in the backline. In Europe, emphasis is heavily placed on hitting, while American volleyball stresses the importance of defense.
“It was a little bit of a learning process for me,” Kayaalp said. “I had great teammates who were older than me in my position and not in my position, so I didn’t really feel like I was alone and learning by myself, so that really helped with the team chemistry.”
Kayaalp had a great Hofstra libero role model in Chiara Cucco, who graduated in May with a degree in Health Science. Cucco helped her learn the ins and outs of her role at the collegiate level in America.
“I love [Cucco] so much, so I feel very grateful and happy that I had her because the things that I saw she was doing and the way
“It’s a big spot to fill,” said Hofstra head coach Emily Mansur.
“She’s filling the spot of a twotime defensive player of the year for the [Coastal Athletic Association]. She just has to come in and work with the people around her.”
Kayaalp took on this role with great enthusiasm, getting herself into the best physical shape for the year ahead.
“It definitely took a lot from me. I made some sacrifices,” Kayaalp said. “I stayed here the whole summer, didn’t go home, didn’t see my family [for] over a year. With my teammates, we decided to stay here and work hard every day. We kept lifting every day, we kept conditioning.”
This preparation has paid off.
The team tied a program-best start, opening the year with a 9-0 run. Kayaalp played a huge role in this start, leading the team in digs.
“[Kayaalp] is the starting libero right now. We want her to take this defensive mindset
to the back and to really just embrace this position and have fun in doing that,” Mansur said.
While finding her way on the court, Kayaalp is managing another aspect of her life – her growing social media presence. She has found a way to use it as a tool to promote her lifestyle.
“I want to show that I am an athlete and that this is my way to live life,” Kayaalp said. “That’s what I present on my social media. So, this is how I am in my athlete life, and this is how I want you guys to see how I am.”
Kayaalp continues to grow her social media presence. In January, she signed a name, image and likeness deal with QDOBA Mexican Eats in East Meadow, New York.
Kayaalp is still growing as both a creator and an athlete during her junior season. She is willing to give it all to be the best version of herself.
“There is still so much more to achieve, so I can never think that is enough right now. I don’t think I gave all that I can give to my team yet,” Kayaalp said. “It’s still not 100%. It’s going to be 100% for the championship.”
Kayaalp and the Pride will take the court in the Battle of Long Island against Stony Brook University on Friday, Oct. 17. Match time is set for 6 p.m..
The Pride sit at 6-2 in Coastal Athletic Association play, good for second place.
Nil Kayaalp had a career-high 24 digs last month against Fairleigh Dickinson University
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One year of Hofstra Sports Media
By Matthew Page SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
As the Hofstra University men’s soccer team took on Columbia University on Sept. 23, much of the action got underway just after 7:00 p.m. However, at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the evening got started two hours before the opening whistle, as the Tony Cavallaro Control Room on the building’s first floor is the heart of the evening’s broadcast.
The room is the home of Hofstra Sports Media, founded in 2024 as a new hub of Hofstra Athletics broadcasts. The project was spearheaded by the Director of Athletics Rick Cole, and the Dean of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Mark Lukasiewicz. Upon its completion, they tabbed the Assistant Director of Athletics for Broadcast Production Kevin Dexter to take an administrative role with this new venture.
“Anything that has had to do with this project I’ve had my hands on in some way, shape or form.” Dexter said. “As I like to tell people, last year we were figuring out what we were doing, so we have a chance to really make this an awesome experience for everybody.”
The room itself is filled with industry-standard technology. Items include a switcher that routes multiple camera angles to broadcast feeds, a replay machine, graphics computer and audio booth, with students tabbed to fill production roles.
In addition to the goals of elevating Hofstra Athletics and making broadcasts among the best in the Coastal Athletic
Association, Dexter brought in professionals with ties to Hofstra’s previous broadcasting work. Among the adults in the room are the director at MLB Network, Dan Gentile, stage manager at SportsNet New York and producer of Long Island Nets basketball, Russ Relkin, and director at MSG Networks, Joe Reiter.
Another producer is a 2016 Hofstra graduate, Mark Weiner. He served as on-air talent as a student for WRHU – Hofstra’s student radio station. He called games that were primarily produced on laptops for television air on FloCollege. He remains active in Hofstra broadcasts in hopes of passing his knowledge onto students looking to break into the industry, calling the changes in production from his time as a student “astronomical.”
“It’s really just incredible what they’ve built,” Weiner said. “I wish I had that opportunity when I was a student because it’s just such a hands-on learning experience. It’s really incredible what they get to do now.”
On the leadership front, Weiner notes that the real world can treat production talent a bit tougher when mistakes happen in the broadcast. However, he understands that the Tony Cavallaro Control Room is, above all, a learning environment. The professionals take the role of leaders to student talent on broadcasts.
“I think the role that me and any of the other professionals take on is that we’re here to teach,” Weiner said. “I want to be the one to show them how to act in the control room when
they’re in the real world.” He adds that they walk the line of being professional while also having fun when the situation permits.
Dexter notes that 85% of the professional staff are Hofstra alumni or have some ties to the university, adding that it’s another way to make connections.
“If you’re a student and you come in and do a good job, you work hard and you stand out, then you’re going to get that recommendation from one of the people we have,” Dexter said.
A recent graduate of Hofstra Sports Media is Michael Albrecht, who finished in Spring 2025 with a degree in television and film production. He called it an “under-the-radar,” opportunity when reflecting when he first got involved.
“During that first semester, we had a small but dedicated group made up of just a few students and some alumni, and together we essentially built the organization from scratch,” Albrecht said. “By the next semester, Hofstra Sports Media became more public and began to grow significantly.” He also noted the impact of networking with professionals, highlighting shadowing experiences with the New York Islanders and New York Liberty he gained as a student staff member.
The day begins two hours before the start of the day’s game. Crews show up to both the field and the control room, with on-site crews setting up the cameras and audio equipment. In the control room, students begin to build graphics and establish connections with on-site equipment and game providers. After prerecording the game’s open with on-camera standups on the sidelines, the show begins.
The control room is not the only way Hofstra is adapting to the ecosystem of media. In 2023, the university launched a new major in sports media, combining aspects of journalism, public relations and radio, television and film into a Bachelor of Science. Previously, journalism and public relations students could
declare either a sports media or sports promotion concentration, respectively.
The market itself is only going to continue to grow.
According to Precedence Research, the sports broadcasting technology field is valued as an $84.43 billion industry, projected to grow to a nine-figure market as early as 2028. By 2034, their research predicts the market value to be about $146.3 billion.
While on-air talent roles are more finite, production jobs are always in demand. Weiner says that the world of broadcast distribution is growing as digital media continues to evolve. Opportunities like these can give students a valuable upper hand.
“In Division I athletics, almost all of them have some sort of stream, some sort of broadcast for most of their sports. So, there’s jobs all across the country, and that’s not even including the professional ranks,” Weiner said. “Think about how many jobs there could be in news and other things as well.”
Albrecht hopes to participate in productions even after graduating, adding that the “controlled chaos” of live sports production has prepared him well for getting a job after graduation.
“Producing unscripted, live sports broadcasts taught me both the technical and creative sides of handling high-pressure, unpredictable situations. It sharpened and refined existing skills while also helping me develop new ones,” Albrecht said.
As the Tony Cavallaro
Control Room reaches its oneyear anniversary, it has reached remarkable highs on a local and national level. Locally, games across Hofstra Athletics can be found on MSG Networks. Nationally, Hofstra produced ESPN’s broadcast of the Men’s Soccer’s NCAA Tournament matchup against University of Vermont – the eventual national champions, once again composed of student and professional talent.
As the project continues to grow with more students getting involved, Hofstra Sports Media has delivered on the goals Dexter set out to accomplish. While he didn’t expect it to grow at the rate it has, the success has only made him more excited for the future
“I’m very happy that it has worked out as well as it has, and I’m excited to see where this continues to grow, to get out in the school and we continue to build upon everything we’ve done over the last year,” Dexter said.
Eighty-five percent of the professional staff are Hofstra alumni.
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The Tony Cavallaro Control Room is located on the first floor of the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
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Luci Hollister: Taking the reigns
By Royce Dickson-Child STAFF WRITER
Nearly 9,000 miles away from home, freshman goalkeeper
Luci Hollister is making an immediate impact on the Hofstra University field hockey team. Hollister has taken the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) by storm in her role as the starter between the posts for the Pride.
Despite all her success, one may be surprised to learn that she did not start playing field hockey until the age of 16.
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, field hockey was never much of a consideration growing up for Hollister. Instead, her time was focused on soccer, where she played as a center midfielder. However, when she joined the field hockey team for the social side of it, she quickly fell in love with the sport.
“The more I got into [field hockey] and
Hollister continued to compete full-time on the soccer field. At the time, she viewed field hockey as more of a side hustle to go alongside soccer. But through playing both sports, Hollister saw how the skills she developed playing soccer translated into her abilities as a goalkeeper.
“As a keeper, you’re kicking the ball with your feet, so I’ve got the basics of coordination and I’m pretty agile so that definitely helps me in the goal,” Hollister said.
She progressed quickly throughout high school, leading her school, St. Cuthbert’s College, to two straight New Zealand Secondary Schools National Field Hockey Championships in 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, Hollister received the St. Cuthbert’s Sportsperson of the Year Award in 2023 and 2024 as well.
Hollister credits her high school coach as someone who truly pushed her
supportive and just told me to just give everything a good go,” Hollister said.
As Hollister’s time in high school came to an end, considerations for university began. She admits that she was not necessarily looking to come to the United States for field hockey, but she was interested in moving away from her home city.
Hofstra was not on the table for Hollister until she heard from fellow New Zealander and schoolmate Jaime Lewis.
“[Lewis] got in contact one day asking if I would think about coming here and then I got in contact with the coaches. It sort of progressed from there,” Hollister said.
Since then, Lewis has been a source of support for Hollister as she’s handled the transition from New Zealand to the U.S. Hollister even spent time with Lewis’ family when they were visiting from New Zealand.
“It’s definitely nice to have someone in your corner,” Hollister said, emphasizing how having someone from home has helped her ease into her time at Hofstra and on the team. “She’s always there if I have any questions or need help with things.”
Building confidence was key for Hollister early in the season as she worked a full-time job at home and did not have much time to prepare.
“The first few weeks I was here, a lot of it was building confidence,” Hollister said. “A lot of it was just getting confident in my role as a starting keeper here … just to back myself a lot more.”
Hollister also attributes her success and growth so far to the coaching staff and the time they put into reviewing film with her.
“As the season’s progressed, we’ve been watching back clips and seeing where we’re going wrong and then just trying to address those issues each day. Definitely little bit by bit, just building to try and get a bit more consistent, I think, is the end goal,” Hollister said. On the field, it looks like Hollister has had no trouble easing into the environment;
She has taken the CAA by storm. Hollister has started in 11 out of 13 games for the Pride, while ranking third in CAA goaltenders in save percentage at .717. Hollister also reached double digits in an early September loss against Yale University, posting a career-best 11 saves.
“I didn’t have any expectations to be playing lots of minutes or to, sort of, have this kind of role with the team,” Hollister said. “At first it was a bit of a struggle to adjust to having that sort of expectation.”
While the expectation seemed a bit daunting, Hollister handled it by adjusting her mindset.
Hollister reminds herself of two things: “This is what my role is now and how [I can] help the team,” and “[I’m] lucky to have the position that I do.”
Hofstra head coach Hillary Fitts is pleased with the way Hollister has stepped in to take the starting role. “[Hollister’s] doing a fantastic job organizing from the back. She gives a lot of energy and a lot of presence,” Fitts said.
Hollister’s role this year has also come with pressure as she fills in the role of former starting goalie for the Pride, Pieke Roos.
Roos started a total of 32 games throughout her career with Hofstra and started 18 of 19 games last season. In her time with the Pride, Roos received two First Team AllCAA selections in 2023 and 2024.
“I’d heard really good things about [Roos], so I definitely put a bit more of an expectation on
myself,” Hollister said.
Following in Roos’ footsteps did not faze Hollister though, as she’s been excellent on the field and her own talent has not gone unnoticed. She has already won two CAA Rookie of the Week awards, following her debut week where she posted a shutout for her first college win and an 18-save weekend performance against Villanova University and Yale.
“It’s nice to be getting noticed for some of the work we’re putting in,” Hollister said.
While Hollister is appreciative of the awards, her mindset is focused on winning games.
“I like winning. But even more than winning, I really hate losing. I have a passion to hate losing,” Hollister said.
Hollister’s motivation comes from giving back to her team and making her family proud.
“I just really want to do well for [my team], and do the best by them, and also just do my family proud back at home as well,” Hollister said.
Fitts believes that this is only the beginning for Hollister and that there is much more to be accomplished.
“At the end of the day, she’s already stepped in and done a great job,” Fitts said. “Each year she’s getting a little more finetuned on certain things and I think she can eventually become an All-American at the end of the day.”
Luci Hollister has a .717 save percentage.
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