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CONTENT Page 3- Class of 2012 Page 4- LIU Grad Makes Her Mark on NBC Page 5- Steps to Better TV With Blackbird News Page 5- Campus Camera Page 6- Newman Club Raised $20,000 at Event Page 6- A Message from Associate Provost

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Class of 2012: A Bright New Future or Financial Struggle BY: KAREN MILLER

Campus Events

“I believe it’s hard in general to find a job in journalism” Straker said. “People always believe that just because you have an internship that you automatically will get a job after graduating and that’s far from the truth. It’s all about who you know through networking and making connections.”

The semester is over and I know everyone is excited. But that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be done around campus. The Enchanting Epsilon Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting jammedpacked events for the ending of the semester. Today the Delta Sigma Theta’s are having “Deltas Love the Kids” event in the Paramount Gym at 4:30 p.m. Bring your little brother or sister to part take in all the activities. If you are free on Sunday, come to “Worship with the Deltas” at the Emmanuel Baptist Church at 279 Lafayette Ave between Washington Ave and James Place. The event starts at 12 p.m. sharp so be ready to experience an event-filled afternoon. Have a great summer and enjoy the break because Seawanhaka will. This is the last paper of the semester. We had a wonderful time writing for you and hope to see you pick up the newspaper or visit our website at www. seawanhakapress.com. We are always looking for new writers, photographers, layout designers, and graphic editors. If you have an interest in the Seawanhaka, then test your talent. Find out how good you really are!

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SO NOW YOU KNOW

while interning are everlasting. It can be your foot in the door to the start of your new career.

Long Island University graduates 2011 Photo Credit: David Gardiner

he time is here for seniors at Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus to walk down the aisle at their graduation ceremony toward a new beginning. Today’s questionable job market has hit them with a harsh reality that they were not prepared for. Research has shown that the job market is especially turbulent for recent college graduates. Once out of school, they are faced with student debt, minimum job security, and a high possibility that they won’t get a job working in the field that they studied. In a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, college graduates have a higher rate of not getting employed in the field they desire. Unemployment rates are rising in numbers since the recession started. Students are now more fearful of their future and the uncertainty that lay ahead of them because of the job market and the harsh realities they face. Meanwhile, recent data from the Twentysomething Inc., a Philadelphiabased consulting firm, revealed that 85% of college graduates polled last year were planning to move back in with their parents. Today’s boomerang kids face so many obstacles that they’re almost forced to move back home.

Dameon Mills, a senior at the Brooklyn Campus, plans to graduate in May with Bachelor’s Degree in Media Arts with a concentration in film and television. He has a positive mindset despite the negative job market statistics. Mills is currently looking for job in his field and plans to head back to college to obtain a Master’s Degree to further his education. “As May approaches, I have two sets of feelings. One – that I am actually finished with school,” Mills said. “And the other is that I am about to step out into a new world that can either accept you or deny you.”

Nowadays, it’s highly recommended for students to intern during their entire college years and not wait around for LIU career services. In other words, be proactive. The moment students enter college, they should have developed their major of choice and be ready to start interning as a way to market their skills. “An internship will build your experience and maybe after graduation if you keep in constant contact, then a position may open up. That’s how I believe people get the job they want,” Straker said. “Sometimes people may get lucky with a job right after graduation, but it often doesn’t work out that way. That’s reality.” LIU Brooklyn Campus commencement will be held at MCU Park on Thursday, May 10.

Salary wages for students graduating from four-year colleges are between $25,000-$40,000 depending on field of choice and experience. If they do have the opportunity to work, recent college graduates earn jobs with low salaries. Shari Straker, another Brooklyn Campus student who plans to graduate in May, will earn a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism. She also agrees that the job market is tough and strongly believes that in order for college graduates to make it in today’ s job market that it’s all about who you know. She adds that it’s vital for students to intern while in college. The connections that are made

Long Island University graduates 2011 Photo Credit: David Gardiner

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LIU Grad Makes Her Mark as NBC Talk Show Host BY: DESIREE RUCKER

Cat Greenleaf with Seawanhaka Reporter, Desiree Rucker

s the host of he Emmy-Award winning talk show, Talk Stoop, Cat Greenleaf has interviewed a host of celebrities, elected officials, and musicians from the stoop of her home in Brooklyn. Whether it’s CNN’s Soledad O’Brien or Kim Kardashian, Greenleaf has interviewed some of the country’s biggest movers-and-shakers. As a result, Greenleaf – who graduated from LIU -- has built an impressive career in broadcast journalism. Her 3 year-old show, which airs on NBC and NBC’s lifestyle channel, LXTV, has an audience of about 12 million each week. Seawanhaka recently visited Greenleaf ’s stoop to interview her. Did you enjoy the time you spent at LIU? CAT: Well, I did. I was actually not on campus. I was in India and Brazil through the Friends World Program, which I know has morphed into a few different things since I was there a really long time ago. But yes, I loved it. It was a mind opening few years. You entered broadcast journalism with a liberal arts degree. How do you think that helped you as a journalist? CAT: For me it was important to have a lot of life experience to bring to being a

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journalist. I didn’t get into the business until I was 27 as an intern. By 27, I had a little more life experience to bring to the table, which helped me as a reporter. I read that you were a traffic reporter? CAT: Yes, as an airborne traffic reporter, and that was in a Cessna plane. It was my first paid job in broadcast, and it was not a great one for me because I really don’t have a sense of direction. Flying was fun. I loved it. Beautiful, beautiful way to spend your afternoon. You went from traffic reporter to hard news. How was that transition for you and what was your story that you felt was your first bite out of crime? CAT: I ended up making the leap from traffic to hard news because of September 11. I was on the air during September 11 and it was really the first time as a traffic reporter that I felt like my job was very impactful. I could help people get out of the city safely, not try to get into the city. For the first time I felt like I can really use media to do something important. I hadn’t felt necessarily smart enough to be a reporter or eloquent enough to get the story. And then September 11 happened and simultaneously, I lost my job as a traffic reporter. I went back to school to

learn how to report. I went back to the newsrooms I had interned in and they were very kind and taught me how to do things. That would have been my first big story.

It was an accident that the idea formed right when I brought him home. Both my sons are adopted. Primo, my first son is from Louisiana and Truman, my little guy, is from Oklahoma City.

Talk Stoop was your idea, how did you pitch Talk Stoop?

What do you attribute your success to? Is interviewing people a gift or an art?

CAT: It was the easiest pitch in TV history. I was already a features reporter for WNBC and we had started this digital channel called New York Nonstop. It sounds like I’m making this up, but the truth is I woke up one morning and the title of the show came to me. I went into work and said ‘Hey, what do you think of this?’ Everyone was busy and they said ‘Great, go make it happen.“ My first guest was my friend who’s a novelist. I met [actress] Rosie Perez at an AIDS Fundraiser, and the rumor is that Tommy Lee saw it in a taxi and asked to be on that “stoop” show.

CAT: I like people. The nice thing about being on the stoop is there is no tier. There is very little in the way of fanfare.

What’s it like being in front and behind the camera at the same time? CAT: It makes for a very active internal dialogue. Why do you think Talk Stoop has hit a nerve with New Yorkers? Why do you think they like watching you interview? CAT: It’s all because of Gracie (jokingly). (Her Bulldog.) Have you been in a cab and saw yourself on the air? What was that like? CAT: I have. The first time I was like ‘Gosh, she looks so much like me.’ It didn’t occur to me that it was me. Then it all came into focus quickly, there I am. In general, it’s hard for me to watch the things I’ve done. Actually, I hate it. You have a son. You have two, actually. How has that impacted your career? CAT: Everything took off when I had my first son. That’s when ‘Talk Stoop’ was born, pretty much the same week he was born. People like to say it’s great that you created this job where you can work from home. That’s not how it happened.

What was one of your toughest interviews? You don’t have to name names. CAT: Oh, I’ll name names. No, I won’t. I don’t want to be mean. I had a women sit on this stoop. She thought it was a waste of her time. And yet here’s a woman who fought to get here. She changed her schedule a million times. Maybe she was having a bad day. But she left me no air to ask questions to play, she didn’t answer questions as honestly as I would have liked. You know good people have bad days and bad people have good days. Can you tell me about your new venture, LUST. CAT: Look Up Stop Texting. it’s actually a campaign against the attention we all pay to our PDAs, to our Blackberrys, our iphones, and our Androids. I think we are losing contact with the world. These are tools of contact, communications and yet we are only focusing on this little thing in our palms and not the trees, the birds, the beautiful buildings, each other. We have T-shirts and hoodies. The line grew so we are in Fred Siegel in Los Angeles and Macy’s in New York. We have a little online business. We are moving into handbags and we are licensing out the brand. I don’t have time to grow it myself. I am licensing it out to people in the hopes they can spread the message. I just want to remind people to have a lust for life. To see the full interview with Cat Greenleaf, visit Seawanhakapress.com

Steps to Better TV With Blackbird News

BY: JADA DANTZLER

solated in the basement of the Library Learning Center, LIU-TV is eager to connect with the Brooklyn Campus student body. This year, the TV station has taken major steps to get a long intended news program off the ground.

look at LIU-TV,” said Mills. “The next step will be to live stream.”

Blackbird News, as it will be called, will be a 15 minute bi-weekly news program that will provide information about on campus events and workshops as well as current events that matter to students. News will also be updated periodically to include events that occur on campus, outside of the program’s normal broadcast.

“We hope to have a full crew of reporters by the beginning of the [upcoming] fall semester,” said Flores. “We hope to start the first broadcast by the end of September.”

Nelson Flores, the current station manager of LIU-TV, says one of the problems with creating a news program is finding people to commit. “With news you need to get information from within the campus as well as what’s going on in the world. That alone is a difficult task,” said Flores. “When you present that to someone who is interested, they become overwhelmed and they soon become

With a new HD broadcasting system, the station is hoping to expand their broadcast to the Sloan club area and to Quiznos just in time for Blackbird News.

LIU-TV Blackbird News Photo Credit: Nelson Flores disinterested.” As an initiative to gain more student participation, Blackbird News is open to interview all LIU student reporters with passion, dedication and personality. The purpose of Blackbird News is not just to increase the station’s programming but also to increase the connection between the students and their campus. “[Blackbird News] will give students a reason to stay on campus,” said Flores.

“[The news] will finally put an end to the quote, ‘this event was not well advertised.’” All of the station’s broadcasting can be viewed on LIU-TV channel 37. Dameon Mills, the current general manager at LIU-TV, said that there is a solution for those who are having trouble accessing the channel. “Students living in the dorms will need to rescan their digital TVs to be able to

Campus Camera: What Are Your Plans For The Summer? BY: NANCY UWOGHIREN

Jean N. Mathurew, Media Arts, Sophomore “I will be working and attending summer classes at LIU. It is not my ideal summer, but I have to do what is required.”

Josh Tabi, Psychology, Grad. student

Jason Kim, English, Senior

Victoria Sukhra, Biology, Freshman

“Touring South America. I want to visit the last few natural places in the world. I will also be working on my thesis for my final psychology paper and growing out my beard.”

“I will be outdoors all day! I will be fishing, camping and doing everything in my power to be outside.”

“I will be taking summer classes and visiting Peru for the 4th of July.”

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Newman Club Raised $20,000 at Event

(From left to right) Newman Club Members: Ketsia Lafortune, Amanda Wisotzke, and President Kelly Moore at the Spring Fling Charity Dinner.

The Tanzanian Sisters singing at the event.

or the past six years the LIU Newman Club has been recognized as one of the leading charitable fundraising groups on the Brooklyn Campus. Whether it was the signature Rock-A-Thon, successful cake and plant sales to help the Wounded Warriors, or Lenten projects to help various causes, the Newman Club seems to always be involved in helping others.

operas. The highlight of the evening had to be the beautiful prayers sung in Swahili by a group of 10 Tanzanian Religious Sisters.

running the home and school, and ask some practical questions about food, transportation, free time, and traveling in and around Arusha.

After a savory five-course meal, Raffles were sold and prizes won and the event even had an auction with prizes, such as two round trip airline tickets anywhere Jet Blue flies.

On Friday evening April 20th the Newman Club had its most successful fundraiser of all time. At a charity dinner held at Il Bacco Ristorante in Little Neck, Queens the LIU students hosted a gala evening with over 120 paying guests.

In the end, when the money was deposited and the checks were written, the grand total of profit was $20,172.15. This money will be sent to St. Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home and School in Arusha, Tanzania to build a Volunteer Center.

The idea is that when the Volunteer Center is built, supporters of the project could go and volunteer their time and talent as they have already donated their treasure in the fundraisers. In a year from now, LIU students, graduates, and even staff members might be making their last minute travel plans to spend some time on the African continent.

The faithful generous supporters were treated to the talented and trained voice of soprano Andrea Arias-Martin. She wowed the crowd with three popular numbers in Italian from different

BY: NEWMAN CLUB

On June 4, the faculty advisor for the Newman Club will travel to Arusha to learn more about the project. Father Charlie Keeney hopes to see where the center will be built, learn what volunteer projects would be helpful to those

Congratulations are in order for the Newman Club which has accepted the goal of raising at least $50,000 in two years to build the center. The results of this recent fundraiser added to the profits from the Rock-A-Thon last October and the Fall Fling in November have brought the present academic school yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total fundraising amount

to $34,842.00. They are already over 69% of their goal in the first year. It looks like a cinch that they will surpass their goal with the help of their supporters on the Brooklyn Campus.

Ketsia Lafortune and President Kelly Moore

Black Student Union, Seize The Narrative I: Remove The Frame

BY: BRITTANY GANTER

huge success for the Black Student Union,“Remove The Frame” marked the club’s first dynamic event. The women’s panel discussion was an experience for African American women to be inspired, develop self-motivation, and to learn the power of their value in today’s society. Women from various professional backgrounds along with the students on campus conversed for 2 hours as they enlightened one another about how to handle the hidden struggles that are very familiar to women of color. “As a black woman you have to understand that we came out of the soil fly,” said Esther Armah. The term “fly” was heavily expressed throughout the discussion as a way to connect with the greatness of your pure existence. Hailing from the UK, Armah is an award-winning international journalist working in media in Europe, Africa and America. She happened the be the most outspoken panelists of the night. “If the media will not advertise our beautiful black women in their magazine, then we will support our own magazines and make them great,” Armah said. She spoke in detail about the power of support, as she believed that in order to overcome the recurring challenges black women face with the media, we have to build in numbers for our voice to be heard. “The way I see it, we overcame slavery so what can’t we handle?” An important message in relation to removing the frame was discovering your worth in the professional world. Panelist Corvida Raven, a technology blogger, opened up to the audience with a story of her personal experience about selling herself too short. It has been said that African Americans misunderstand their value. Often in the professional world it is the first positioned offered that is accepted. Most black households are not conditioned to aggressively negotiate job salaries or even reach for higher positions.

Panelists during the “Remove the Frame” discussion. Photo Credit: Michelle Lawton “Don’t be afraid to negotiate if you are good at what you do,” Raven said. She informed the skills are what employers are after. “If you are qualified, it is important to do your research and think before accepting positions as you may be entitled to a larger pay than proposed.” BSU collaborated with the Michelle O Brunch (MOB) foundation to bring this event to life. MOB, founded by Chana Ewing, is an organization determined to help young women become influential decision makers in their fields and to shape the direction of their communities and the society.

Jamilah Lemieux were all on-hand to broaden the spectrum. Adding to the self-discovery notion, a team of mentors was sprinkled through the audience for one-on-one sessions after the panel discussion had ended. It was an evening for networking redefining and reshaping your future not just as a black woman, but as a woman in general. This was a rare moment: a room filled with positive black role models already

successful in their individual careers. Ewing was so impressed with the turnout she vowed to BSU to begin a series of panels on campus. “We [MOB and BSU] will have a luncheon next. There will be much more to come for the students at LIU in the following semesters,” Ewing said. Of course, the members of BSU were delighted as they took a group picture to remember such a prized moment.

MOB was inspired by Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States. As a professional woman, a wife and a mentor, Michelle Obama represents the new ideal woman of today. MOB’s tag-line is “Aspire. Incubate. Connect. Lead.” The event was filled with informative topics as other panelists, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Damli Elliott, and

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Freshman College Experience college freshman, I did not know what to expect. All I knew is that I had to do my best and work hard, especially since I chose Pharmacy as a career. As September came closer, my anxiety grew. After scheduling for classes at orientation, I was looking forward to officially becoming a college student. However, I was nervous and excited at the same time. When classes began, courses like Orientation Seminar helped me meet new people. The class was helpful because it made me realize that I am not the only nervous and excited freshman. It enhanced my understanding on the newfound responsibilities that came with being a first time college student. Orientation Seminar was the place where we could share our concerns regarding classes and school in general without hesitation. Freshman, Amandeep Kaur

t’s always a unique experience when you close one chapter in life to start the next. As a first time

In order to get involved on campus, I joined clubs such as Asian Students Association, Pre-Pharmacy Club, and Snapha. The fall semester of my freshman year went by quickly. I was

so caught up with assignments and studying, that I didn’t realize how fast winter break came. By the time I started my spring semester, I was familiar with LIU Brooklyn and college life in general. This enabled me to take full advantage of what LIU Brooklyn has to offer. I decided to take COOP 1, a career readiness class. As a result of this class, I became more familiar with interviews and I improved my interview skills. The class taught me how to write a cover letter and a resume, which are all crucial components when it comes to getting a job or an internship. I also started seeing the Career Counselor in order to have an internship over the summer. It wasn’t long before I became interested in the Orientation Leader position on campus, applied and then got the job. As an Orientation Leader, I met more people and became familiar with the staff at OSDR. I am now able to share my freshman experience and knowledge of LIU Brooklyn with incoming students,

Freshman College Experience

Freshman, Jerome Walker

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BY: AMANDEEP KAUR

College is what you make of it. Even though academia is very important, getting involved and making friends is too. The friends that I have made are additional support in college. We are able to help each other out since our experiences are very similar. As for academics, there are so many distractions that could sway a student away from their studies. So, it is important for a college student to have their priorities straight. No matter how hard the course load may seem to be, excelling in your classes is the best way to go. Even though college can be handful, it will all be worth it at the end. This is the mentality that helped me get through my freshman year of college. All it takes is a focused perspective, support from friends and faculty, and letting your personality be known. Freshman year is the first step of many towards a successful future.

BY: JEROME WALKER

eing a newly freshman at Long Island University was a great first time experience for me. As a freshman, one wonders and worries about the struggles that college students endure, and the ways we can overcome those obstacles. L.I.U. Brooklyn has made this first time experience an easy flowing process.

diversity is being portrayed throughout the different departments, areas, clubs and organizations they have in order to provide quality service for all their students. For example, I am a Jamaican, and at L.I.U. the Caribbean Students Movement (CSM) organization is provided to make a being Caribbean student feel more comfortable.

On orientation day, I made the choice of being in the Learning Community Program, which has helped me in making my class schedule very easy. L.I.U. Brooklyn along with the office of First Year Program, and the Learning Community Program made more time for me to be prepared for college.

At L.I.U. Brooklyn, there are many opportunities offered to its students. There are jobs, scholarships, internships and much more. Also, they provide service in talking to students about career choices, and help students to develop their cover letters and resumes for the job-hunt. They have their own ways to help students be prepared and ready for the work force.

While diversity is often a term used to refer specifically to cultural differences, diversity applies to all the qualities that make people different; whether it is their races, ethnic background, nationality, religion, etc. As a student at L.I.U.,

which is a rewarding experience.

Orientation Seminar is a class that shows freshmen the step-by-step process of going through college. This class helps students by setting out the map towards

graduation in getting their degree. This class teaches freshmen about the University, and also helps in choosing the right classes for their major. Most freshmen come to college not being sure of their major, but Orientation Seminar class help you in finding that major that suits you most. The professors I have had have shown a great sense of caring. They are willing to help in whatever you do, and are always available to advise you. My first year at L.I.U. Brooklyn has been tremendous and was an easy transition from high school.

Information on Pancreatitis

Photo Credit: Google Images

the upper midabdomen, below the breastbone.

cute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but that usually subsides. Almost everyone with acute pancreatitis suffers severe abdominal pain in

The pain often penetrates to the back. Rarely, the pain is first felt in the lower abdomen. The cause of acute pancreatitis is by gallstones and then the pain usually starts suddenly and reaches its maximum intensity in minutes. The pain then remains steady and severe, has a penetrating quality, and persists for days. Coughing, vigorous movement, and deep breathing may worsen the pain; sitting upright and leaning forward may provide some relief. Most people feel nauseous and have to vomit.

BY: RALPHNIE EDMOND

first several days of acute pancreatitis is usually caused by failure of the heart, lungs, or kidneys. Death after the first week is usually caused by pancreatic infection or by a pseudocyst that bleeds or ruptures. Treatment of mild pancreatitis, particularly when flare-ups are recurrent, usually involves taking analgesics for pain relief. Usually, normal eating can resume after two to three days without further treatment. Moderate to severe pancreatitis usually requires hospitalization. All people with moderate to severe acute pancre

In severe acute pancreatitis, a CT scan helps determine the prognosis. If the scan indicates that the pancreas is mildly swollen, the prognosis is excellent. If the scan shows large areas of destroyed pancreases, the prognosis is poor. Acute pancreatitis can be mild, the death rate is about five percent.

atitis must initially avoid food and liquids because eating and drinking stimulate the pancreas to produce more enzymes. People with severe acute pancreatitis generally are admitted to an intensive care unit, where vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, and rate of breathing and urine production can be monitored continuously.

However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as ten to fifty percent. Death during the

Chronic pancreatitis is long standing inflammation of the pancreas that results in irreversible deterioration of pancreatic structure and function.

Symptoms of chronic pancreatitis may be identical to those of acute pancreatitis and generally fall into two patterns. In one, a person has persistent midabdominal pain that varies in intensity. In this pattern, a complication of chronic pancreatitis, such as an inflammatory mass, a cyst, or even pancreatic cancer, is more likely. A doctor suspects chronic pancreatitis because of a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s symptoms or history of acute pancreatitis flare-ups. Blood tests are less useful in diagnosing chronic pancreatitis than in acute pancreatitis, but they may indicate elevated levels of amylase and lipase. Also, blood tests can be used to check the level of sugar in the blood, which may be elevated. Tests such as X-rays, ultrasound scans, and CT scans are not routinely done people with chronic pancreatitis. However, abdominal x-rays and ultrasound scans can be used to show stones in the pancreas. A CT scan may show these abnormalities as well as the size, shape, and texture of pancreas. Also, the CT scan does not require the use of an endoscope. People with chronic pancreatitis are at increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Worsening of symptoms, especially narrowing of the pancreatic duct, makes a doctor suspect cancer. In such cases doctor is likely to order an ultrasound scan, CT scan, or endoscopic study. Treatment of repeated flare-ups of chronic pancreatitis is similar to that of acute pancreatitis. During a flare-up, avoiding alcohol is essential. Avoiding all food and receiving only intravenous fluids can rest the pancreas and intestine and may relieve a painful flare up. Later, eating four or five meals a day consisting of food low in fat and protein and high in carbohydrate may help reduce the frequency and intensity of the flare-ups. The person also must continue to avoid alcohol.

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Did you know?  More than 90 employers attended our most recent career and internship fair, including Visiting Nurse Service of New York, BET, Apple, MTA, WABC, and NYU Langone Medical Center  We have an array of cyclical opportunities for our students, meaning certain internships are listed and available each semester. Some examples include Scholastic, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NBCUniversal, NETS Basketball, New York Post, NYC Consumer Affairs, Brant Publications, Sony Music Entertainment and El Diario – La Prensa  LIU-Brooklyn students can access MyCareerKey, our career/management/job bank system, to search for open positions, register for on-and-off campus events, and apply directly to jobs and internships  We are open year-round to meet your needs. We have walk-in hours each day, are open late twice each week during the academic year, and stay open during university breaks  We are open throughout the summer to help you!  It is not too early to start looking for your Fall 2012 internship!

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Beyonce Responds to Rumors & No Cancellation for “Khloe & Lamar” According to People.com the singer said, “That was crazy. It wasn’t hurtful, it was just crazy. [I thought] ‘Where did they come up with this?”

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BY: SHARI STRAKER

Though Beyonce wasn’t hurt by the allegations her mother was very hurt by them she told people.com. “I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that for nine months,” she says. ”As a mother it was painful for me to hear the crazy rumors. And I even had people ask me, which was so ridiculous.”

Khloe and Lamar Odom

The new British boy band “The Wanted” and Christina Aguilera may not want to be crossing each others path anytime soon. The group performed their song, “Chasing The Sun”, on the show The Voice last week and claims that one of the judges, power house singer Christina Aguilera, was not so nice to them.

eyonce finally speaks out about her rumored surrogate pregnancy. The “Single Ladies” crooner claims the rumor was “just crazy”.

According to The Wanted’s singer Tom Parker, “she might not be a b**ch in real life, but to us, she was a total b**ch… She just sat there and didn’t speak to us. Wouldn’t even look at us.” She was quite

School Year “Rap Up”

Top 10 Albums 1) Tuskegee Lionel Richie 2) Love is a Four Letter Word Jason Mraz 3) 21 Adele

The rumors began after TMZ reported that the show would be cancelled so that Lamar can focus on his basketball career.

4) California 37 Train

Though Lamar has had a tough season with the Mavericks, and therefore was placed on the inactive list this month. He released a statement to ESPN saying, “I’m sorry that things didn’t work out better for both of us, but I wish the Mavs’ organization, my teammates and Dallas fans nothing but continued success in the defense of their championship.”

6) Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Nicki Minaj

The couple has since returned to Los Angeles where Lamar is working with a trainer to get back into shape.

10) Tailgates & Tanlines Luke Bryan

5) Up All Night One Direction

7) Making Mirrors Gotye 8) Pluto Future 9) Slipstream Bonnie Raitt

BY: JUSTIN ELLIS

hroughout this school year we have had a fine selection of music to choose from. The many mix tapes and albums have given all of us something to listen to either on the way to school or on the way home. On the other hand we have had some serious mediocre efforts that have been released by some rappers. We started our year off rough with the release of Kanye and Jay-Z’s collaborative album “Watch the Throne”, which only turned out to be an over hyped disaster. But various bright spots arose as the school year progressed such as J.Cole (Sideline Story), Rick Ross (Rich Forever), and Common (The Dreamer/ The Believer).

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rude,” his bandmate, Siva Kaneswaran, added. “Who does that?” (People.com) A representative for Khloe and Lamar Odom has denied rumors that the their show “Khloe and Lamar” will be cancelled. According to MTV.com, in an email the representative said, “The show has not been canceled…depend on their schedules as Lamar’s basketball is [the] priority right now.”

No matter how horrible “Watch the Throne” turned out to be, there

were certainly others that need to be ridiculed. Gucci Mane thoroughly embarrassed himself with the release of “Trap Back”. Gucci Mane as a rapper was never considered great, but sheesh; a lack of talent may be something you want to keep to yourself. Fortunately for everyone these were two of the few “Fails” that were released during our school year.

special. This mixtape was so good that even now people often repeat the line “You wasn’t with me when I was shooting in the gym”.

The 2011-2012 school year, has for the most part brought good music flowing through our ears. We were blessed with J.Cole finally releasing his long awaited album “Sideline Story”.

It’s safe to say we are all happy to see this school year come to a close with summer vacation on the horizon. This past year has been a good one for music and hopefully next year will be the same. If we can just get through the year without any more lyrical nonsense, we will be all better off. Have a fun and safe summer!

The wait was definitely worth it and we were able to hear the beginnings of a great career. Then Rick Ross released “Rich Forever” which was something

Last but certainly not least Common “The Dreamer/The Believer” the album that reasserted Common’s greatness. “Ghetto Dreams” and “Sweet” almost have to be on the list of the best songs Common has made in his entire career.

A Night of Latin Fun BY: DIANA CAPELLAN

samba beat fabulously in unison. The moved quickly and sensually, before capping the performance off with magnificent drum solos.

Cabin in The Woods BY: DIANA CAPELLAN

After this extraordinary start, the host Richard Lindor, part of the Latinos Unidos organization, introduced himself. The e nthusiastic Lindor interviewed the three female dancers and then introduced the DJ for the night, DJ Broadway.

riday night kicked off with a serious bang at the annual 2012 Latin Fusion concert at Long Island University’s Kumble Theater. Student organization, Latinos Unidos organizes the yearly event in celebration of the colorful diverse rhythms and sounds of Latin America. In addition, all of the proceeds were donated to cancer research. (according to the official site.) This year featured the wondrous sounds of, salsa, bachata, Brazilian tunes, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Along with the music, the exciting dance styling of salsa, samba, capoeira and bachata were on display. The night started off with a performance from a Manhattan capoeira trope. Twelve capoeira dancers barefoot, dressed in white attire and colorful braided belts lined the middle of stage. They were equipped with drums and the beating of the drums’ rhythm eased its way into the performers’ bodies, leading them to present highly impressive combative calisthenics. Hand stands, back stands and back flips were all amongst these movements. Suddenly, the capoeira show came to a halt, though, when drums progressively rose louder the vibrations were heard from the back of the theatre. The drums grew louder as they descended from the red steps of the theatre along with three women dressed in elaborate costumes with amazingly colorful headdresses. As the performers became situated on the center of the stage the women, in high heeled gold shoes, danced to the

Lindor then said, “We are full of surprises tonight,” and promised to make the night one to remember. Next up, he introduced, Gregory Stein, the ex-president of Latinos Unidos, and his salsa band. The band led by Luis Valso, the director of Boys and Girls Harbor Conservatory in East Harlem, played songs, such as “La Contraria,” and “Baile Como Es.” While the band played, three salsa dance pairs donned in flashy purple attire were introduced. With quick spins, turns, and fancy footwork, the performers stunned the audience. The audience was welcomed to come to the stage and participate in the dancing. As a result, the stage was flooded with participants, dancing with the professionals. Shortly thereafter, intermission commenced. The second half of Latin Fusion consisted of the Latinos Swindos, a quartet that sang an array of songs from “La Angel De Amor” By Mana to the Carlos Santana throwback, “Maria, Maria.” Since it was the tail end of the night festivities, the crowd was less participant and more restless. In fact, many spectators walked out during the performance. Lindor, in turn, cut the performance short and decided to serenade, along with the audience, Ashley, a member of Latinos Unidos, who had a recent birthday. This re-energized the crowd and on that high-note ended the night by bringing out the co-presidents of Latinos Unidos and thanking them for their hard work with bouquets of flowers. It was a great night, and Latin Fusion concert was a great success. Cannot wait for next year!

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very once in a while a film is released that is so unique, intelligent, and for lack of a better word—special—that it changes a genre of film forever. In this instance, its the much anticipated and delayed horror film The Cabin in the Woods. It is hard to describe the plot of the movie, without spoiling it, since it’s the type of movie that the less you know the better. Nevertheless, on the surface, the film follows five college friends Curt, (Chris Hemsworth, of Thor), Dana (Kristen Connolly), Marty (Fran Kranz), Holden (Jesse Williams), and Jules (Anna Hutchison), as they travel to a remote cabin in the woods. Thereafter, a weekend of drunken debauchery, pot smoking and truth or dare commences, before things go awry. While the film has archetypal characters, such as, Curt and Jules, the jock couple, Dana, the good girl, Holden, the bookish friend, and Marty, the funny pothead, the film manages to add more layers to these characters. It solidifies that these are not the dumb college kids that are usually featured in typical horror films. For the most part, the characters are not just their aforementioned titles, although as the film progresses, for a reason I cannot mention, it begins to play more and more on genre stereotypes.

While the film’s eventual focal point becomes that of the good girl, Dana, the entire cast here is used skillfully. They are used in an innovative and interesting way, allowing each character a moment to shine. A standout in the acting department is Fran Kranz as the lovable pothead. Kranz is hysterical yet is able to pull off the more serious and emotional scenes with such conviction and ease. It became evident early on that he was the character to root for. However, The Cabin in the Woods, is not just original for its character creations but for its great premise. Many reviews have regarded the premise as a ‘gamechanger’ for the horror genre. I cannot agree more with the statement. What co-writers Drew Goddard, also the director in the case, and Joss Whedon have done here is quite extraordinary. Not since, perhaps, Evil Dead II has a there been a horror film that has defied the conventions of a genre, subsequently setting a new standard for what is horror. An argument may be made that the “horror” in The Cabin in the Woods is not truly “horror,” compared to the gore-fests of films such as Hostel and the Saw series. But that dispute can be easily argued, as the film provides plenty of bloodshed, horrific set pieces, and tense moments, all characteristics of a horror movie. In summation, The Cabin in the Woods is brilliant because it manages to balance the expected with the unexpected, implementing, while rejecting, audiences’ expectations and overall familiarity of the horror genre. In doing this, the film is able to pay homage to its predecessors as well as satirize its conventions, all the while giving audiences something new and fresh. There is no doubt The Cabin in the Woods is a modern horror classic. I predict years from now it will be tirelessly reproduced by Hollywood in the future, as that always happens with any original or successful project. But until then, go see the film that would have started it all because it’s surely entertaining and extraordinary!

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Can You Tame Your Thirst For Fashion? breaking moves that left the crowd cheering for more.

“It was interesting to watch, each performer came with their own personality,” said Jamella Johnson, an audience member. “They showed that they’re not just dancing to rap, but that they are versatile as well.” The fashion show continued with the unveiling of an assortment of womens and menswear collections and accessories. Among them, Reneau – produced by designer Carla Reneau. The line had ensembles that were bohemian chic hippie meets rock ‘n’ roll. Models strutted down the runway wearing sequined silver body-conscious dresses with black jackets and Jeffrey Campbell platform boots. One of the pieces included high-waisted pants with a black bandeau top and a magenta jacket with leather sleeves.

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pring Week at Long Island University wouldn’t be the same without the annual fashion show. This year the Student Government Association along with Dynamic Designs organized the “Can You Tame Your Thirst For Fashion?” event in the Paramount Gym on April 26. The show drew large crowds and was filled with neon colors, preppy bow ties, bodyconscious dresses and performances. The show opened up with a professional dance crew from New York City “Strykeforce.” Strykeforce has performed with a number of artists ranging from Maroon 5 to Ne-Yo and in venues including Madison Square Garden and at Atlantic City. The six-member group wore red and black clothing and danced to popular hits from Drake, Jay-Z and Chris Brown. Two dancers from the group are LIU students – Johnny Sadowski, who is in his senior year, and Steven Fisher, a freshman. Sadowski performed a solo dance, freestyling and performing bone-

The signature piece in the collection was a white and black tribal print halter maxi-dress that was paired with black platform pumps and simple accessories. Reneau’s collection had color combinations of silver, metallic and magenta. It was ready-to-wear clothing, feminine, and sexy. To view the collection please visit: www. carlareneau.com. The next collection in the spotlight was Emigee Couture, which featured approximately 20 pieces. Among the highlights was an orange neon bodyconscious dress with a mesh center that was styled with gold heels. Each outfit was styled with platform sandals and pumps that featured no accessories, presumably to prevent audience attention from straying too far away from the clothes. “Our target is the unconventional girl who loves to be different and isn’t afraid to step out,” said designer Matthew Graham of Emigee Couture. All the items seen in the show can be purchased online at www.emigee.com. Ma-dest Meets Fashion by Paulene Lingard was the next work to showcase their 15 pieces. The models wore

leotards in a variety of prints and colors, tribal print, shorts and body-conscious dresses — which clearly seems to be a trend for the Spring and Summer. One model wore what appeared to be the signature piece in the entire line – an orange crushed velvet mid-waist legging with a peek-a-boo black bodysuit and pumps. The gold vintage buttons, bows and ribbons in the collection are all handmade by the designer. The best part about the collection are the prices, which range from $15-$55. For more information check out the blog, madestmeetsfashion.blogspot.com or email madestmeetsfashion@gmail. com for inquires. “Quintessence [is] the purest and most perfect essence of a woman,” said Lingard with a reference to her fashion line. “I’ve focused on accentuating a woman’s curves with style.” Next up was Opio Creations by Opio Chung and Joshua C. Joseph along with their stylist Jah Menin. This collection featured African-inspired traditional wear. There was a variety of sleeveless shirts for men in white, red, purple and more colors. The models wore white shorts and khaki pants to complete the look. The line also included exotic leather, jean shorts, green skirts with sky-high pumps for women.

BY: MABEL MARTINEZ earrings and of course fringe accessories were the highlight of the show. The signature piece had to be the Scarfia Long Fringe Necklace, which comes in a variety of colors. Fashionistas can pair this item with a simple LBD (little black dress), cropped top or body-conscious dress. “My collection is definitely for the urban chic population. Every piece created by Scarfia is a statement piece,” said Brown. “Your accessories will be the focus of your outfit when you are wearing Scarfia.” To purchase items from the collection email scarfiadesigns@gmail. com and make sure to check out the website www.ScarfiaDesigns.com which debuts in June. For many who attended, the event was clearly a memorable hit. “The fashion show was definitely a step up from last year. A lot of people filled the house and it brought good attention to LIU,” said Quwon Morris. “I loved all the dancing and performances – it was a new and different twist to the fashion show.”

However, Opio Creations gave the audience a glimpse of their fall 2012 collection – which featured bomber jackets, blazers and sleeveless jackets with their logo on the front. To purchase the items email Opio Creations at opiocreations@hotmail.com or check out their Facebook page Opio Creations. ScarfiaDesigns, an accessories line by Angela Brown, appeared to be a crowd favorite. This line — styled by Ibrahim Traore — featured two of her collections, Aquamarine and Aquarium. The collection draws inspiration from Egyptian culture and the accessories – which includes jewelry, belts, and purses – are priced from $5-$100. Wide belts, chunky necklaces, intricate

Ma-dest Meets Fashion Collection Photo Credit: Michelle Lawton

Every Day is Earth Day CAMPUS ACTIVITIES PROGRAM Need Money for Tuition?

The Office of Student Life and Leadership Development is now accepting applications for membership into the Campus Activities Programs. Students seeking membership must be interested in Student Activities, Community Service, Student Leadership, and must be available to work on campus for 15 hours per week. Accepted candidates will receive $2500.00 per semester in a Student Activities Grant. Applications are available in Student Life (M-311). The deadline to submit applications for the 2012-2013 year is May 31, 2012.

CAP AND GOWN LAST CHANCE! May 9, 2012 in the Avena Lounge

Students who have already placed orders for Caps and Gowns for the upcoming Brooklyn Graduation on May 10, 2012 and missed the collections dates may collect them in the Avena from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on May 9, 2012. Other graduating students who wish to participate in the Commencement Exercises may also make a last minute purchase on this day while supplies lasts. We will try to accommodate as many students as possible.

Congratulations! The Office of Student Life congratulates the following students on their inauguration as officials of the Student Government Association for the 2012-2013 academic year: Jermaine Isaacs as returning SGA President, Rafael Molina as SGA Vice-President, Kerry Marcellus as re-elected SGA Treasurer, Shaharrah Richards as SGA Secretary, and Samantha Cole and Karlalily Reynoso as junior and sophomore council representatives respectively. Rafael Badalov and Saleemiah Davis were also voted in as council representatives but were not present at the inauguration. Student Life also congratulates the following students and student organizations for the accomplishments throughout the year: American College of Clinical Pharmacy - Community Service Award American Pharmaceutical Association- ASP - Member Development Award Accounting Society - Community Builders Award Student Affiliates of School Psychology - Innovative Program of the Year Seawanhaka - Most Improved Student Organization Award Student Affiliates of School Psychology - Best New Student Organization Award Christina Bernadin (Christian Fellowship Club - Best Student Organization Secretary Jameel Hanif (Accounting Society) - Best Student Organization Treasurer Rafael Molina - Student Council Leadership Award Edison Dekaj - Student Council Leadership Award Michael Ng - Advisor of the Year Christian Fellowship Club - Best All-Around Student Organization Jeffrey Ulysse - Presidential Award The LIU Public Health Club and the Black Students Union were also recognized for Outstanding New Start during the 2011-2012 year, and awards of appreciation were given to Sean James, Marsha Jones-Wilson, Jenaya Moody, Dudmire Belizare, Bintu Sissoho, Abimbola Famoyiwa and adentumi Adeniyi. Page 15

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Student-Athletes Honored in Lavish Awards Banquet BY: ALANA WOHLERS also there along with important staff that make the athletic programs run smoothly. Awards were given out to certain individuals on every team along with other prestigious awards that were given to athletes for their achievements on and off the field. “It was nice to see how well our athletic programs did this year on the field and in the classroom. It makes me proud to be apart of the Blackbird family,” stated sophomore goalkeeper Jessica Sexton. Three teams can call themselves NEC champions this year; Women’s soccer, men’s basketball, and women’s golf. Ariana Calderon took home Female athlete of the year while Julian Boyd took home the male athlete of the year. Hard Work Pays Off: Members of the Women’s Soccer team indulge in the many amenities at the awards banquet and dinner.

ith all the athletes under one roof, the LIU athletic banquet is always an event to remember as we wrap up a year of

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successful athletic achievements. All fourteen athletic teams were in attendance at Sunday’s LIU athletic banquet. Pep squad and cheer was

Along with the athlete of the year awards, taking home the scholar athlete of the year is just as important. Josh Maley and Jacqueline Simonian took home those prestigious honors. Maley graduates this year with an outstanding GPA of 3.8 and has achieved many of the

prestigious hours that LIU academics has to offer. The Michelle Hamdan Memorial Award is given out to a player who has overcome an obstacle in their career and has made an impact on his or her team after recovering. This years winner was Kiara Evans of the Women’s Basketball team. Last year’s winner was Julian Boyd. The Dolly King award is presented to a student athlete that exhibits strong leadership, sportsmanship, and achievements and this year’s recipient was Nick Conklin from the men’s soccer team. “It was great being able to acknowledge our fellow student athletes and teams,” stated junior basketball player Brandon Thompson. The evening was set with black table clothes, gray napkins and each table was garnished with Cuzin’s Duzin’s donuts. LIU put on a great banquet and good luck to all the other teams who are still playing for a championship.

Blackbirds Salvage Final Game of Monmouth Series BY: JOHN TOLIS

t wasn’t really the kind of home series that the Blackbirds were looking forward to as they lost the series against Monmouth. Long Island dropped the first three games with scores of 6-5, 3-2, and 5-4. The Blackbirds avoided the sweep in the last game with a score of 6-3. Throughout the series it seemed that LIU’s pitching was intact, but just didn’t have enough run production to come on top. On Sunday, LIU freshmen Jordan Wilcox stopped the bleeding for his club as he pitched eight innings of the ball game and gave Monmouth limited chances to score. Wilcox not only earned his first win of the season, but his first collegiate win. Wilcox allowed three runs on five hits, while striking out four. Blackbirds’ outfielder Pete Leonello began the scoring for LIU in the first as he hit an RBI single that brought in second baseman Brad Greve. Right fielder Albert Faz showed some power in the third when he launched a homerun. With the score 2-2, left fielder Michael Garcia doubled to left-center that brought around second basemen Chris Untereiner to score and give the Blackbirds a 3-2 lead. Later in the fifth, first baseman Tito Marrero added another run as he also hit a double to bring a run home. Monmouth got close late in the game to make the score 4-3, but Wilcox prevented anything else from happening. LIU added two more runs in the seventh for insurance as Marrero was walked with the bases loaded and Drew Walsh hit a sacrifice fly. In the first game of the series, it was a pitcher’s duel between LIU’s Chance Fuglistahler and Monmouth’s Pat Light. There were zeros across the scoreboard until the Hawks scored the first run of the game in the sixth. Fuglistahler allowed four runs on seven hits without issuing a walk and struck out four. The Blackbirds made things interesting in the bottom half of the ninth inning.

Southpaw: Lefthanded pitcher Matt McCormick improves to 5-3 as Conference play nears its end. Leonello and Faz drove in two runs. With two outs left and the bases loaded, LIU first basemen Diego Perez drew a walk that brought in a run. After, Greve hit a ball up the middle that drove in two runs and pulled LIU within one run. The rally ended when Tyler Jones grounded out to second. The next day, a balk giving Monmouth the 3-2 lead in the sixth decided the first game of the double header. LIU’s Chris Franzese allowed three runs on five hits through six innings of work. He struck out five and walked four. Untereiner and Greve gave LIU’s only two runs of

the game. In the nightcap of the double header, LIU made things interesting once again with the game at 5-2. Untereiner hit a tworun homerun, which was the second of the game for him and made the game 5-4, but the next three batters for LIU were shut down by Adam Yunginger. Blackbirds’ Matt McCormick suffered his fourth loss of the season as he allowed five runs on eight hits and four walk. As the season is coming to a close, LIU has to change the momentum and put up some wins. The Blackbirds are

currently 8-16 in NEC play and have an overall record of 17-30. They continue the Northeast Conference season against Quinnipiac on Friday.

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Golf Captures NEC Title Behind Felip’s & Palsson’s Late Charge BY: SHANEL GILBERT second NEC title since 2005. Senior Anna Palsson bounced back Behind former individual NEC champion Natalie Desjardins and firstyear head coach, the lady Blackbirds tallied 298 on the last day of the competition. Felip shot an even-par 72 and the freshman earned medalist honors with 11 stokes over FDU’s Annika Karlsson. Felip finished the tournament at oneunder par 215.

First Up: The Blackbirds captured their first title since 2005.

Heading into the final day of competition the Blackbirds were down by nine shots, forcing the team to focus on getting off to a good start.

reshman Cristina Felip led LIU Brooklyn women’s golf team with a solid performance to overcome a nine-stroke deficit to head into the final round of the Northeast Conference

Reacting to their initial plan LIU “blitzed the front nine” with a two-under par 154. Felip led the late charge with twounder par 36, and saw two birders and seven pars for a flawless scorecard.

Championship. The Blackbirds took the top spot with a five-stroke difference over Fairleigh Dickinson. The victory marks LIU’s

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from the first two rounds by starting her day off to shoot one-under par 37 on the front nine. Palsson also birdied three of the final five holes, while freshman Brianna Maynard followed close behind with two birdies through holes five-tonine. Felip and Palsson continued their march to the NEC title on the back nine with star performances. Palsson saw one set back in the par-four 11th hole while Felip shot two-over par for the final nine holes. Freshman Alice Boothroyd also finished out strong, with a total of oneover par for the final nine holes. By the 18th hole the Blackbirds comeback was complete with an evenpar round of 72 by Felip. Palsson also hit a 72 of her own, while Boothroyd (75) and Maynard (79) broke 80.

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Despite Snapped Winning Streak, Softball Clinches NEC Tournament Berth BY: MICHAEL GARCIA

Photo: LIU Athletics A New Hope: The Blackbirds clinched a spot in the 2012 NEC Tournament after missing the tourney last season.

fter two doubleheader sweeps in two consecutive weekends, the LIU Brooklyn softball team dropped a crucial doubleheader on Sunday to the Monmouth University Hawks in West Long Branch, NJ. According to sources within the LIU Brooklyn Athletic Department, with the two wins over the Hawks and two losses by Robert Morris who was in second place in the NEC standings before Sunday, the Blackbirds wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve clinched home field advantage for the 2012 NEC Tournament. A common theme throughout the winning-streak, the Blackbirds opened the scoring early in the first when freshman Nichole Toven reached on a

two-out single. Senior Sterling Hoham carried her superb hitting into the contest stroking a single a batter later to plate Toven.

throwing 100 pitches in six and a third innings.

Despite leaving a combined eighteen runners on base throughout six innings, Monmouth came through in the seventh when sophomore Cassie Vondrak gave up a crucial leadoff walk.

The Hawks struck first in the nightcap in the home half of the second frame despite both offenses remaining fairly quiet throughout the first four frames. The very next inning, the Blackbirds responded with a run of their own as senior Megan Sheaf came around to score on an RBI double by freshman Paris Shipp to knot the score at one apiece. Junior Karina Cervantes drew a walk behind Sheaf but would be left on base in the inning.

The runner would come around to score on a walk off single two batters later to give the Hawks a 2-1 victory. Vondrak suffered her sixth loss of the season

With the score knotted up till the fourth, the Hawks broke through with a four run explosion to take a 5-1 lead. Monmouth tallied another four runs

Remaining quiet till the bottom of the third, the Hawks answered with a run of their own but the magic for Monmouth came at the end of the contest.

to force the mercy rule into effect and secure the victory in the backend of the doubleheader. Sheaf dropped to 5-7 on the season, allowing four runs on five hits in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Despite the two losses, the Blackbirds have clinched a spot in the 2012 NEC Tournament set to begin Thursday, May 10th. Due to inclement weather, the doubleheader against conference rival Mount St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was postponed and will be the Blackbirds final games before moving on to the NEC Tournament the following weekend. The games are scheduled for Saturday starting at 1pm.

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