LIU GETS INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT , PG. 14
Volume LXXXVII
HOMECOMING KING & QUEEN
Issue 5
November 3, 2011
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Michael Garcia is a senior at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus and the new Sports Editor for Seawanhaka. From the tropical paradise of Miami, FL Michael first attended Saint Peter’s College across the Hudson River in Jersey City, NJ. After two years pursuing a Communications major, he transferred to Long Island for the fall semester of the 2010-11 school year to complete his education. He is also a member of the baseball team. Michael Garcia began writing for Seawanhaka this past spring and is strongly enthused about not only his work but the quality and efficiency of the paper itself. “Journalism in itself is much more complicated than the public sees. It requires persistence and dedication, qualities which I believe our new staff has.” Following completion of his bachelor’s at LIU, Michael is determined to carry his intrapersonal and keen communication skills into the challenging Public Relations and Marketing fields of today. After Michael served a NCAA bylaw Transfer rule redshirt year in 2010-2011, he is eligible this year and splits time with sport and career. “A campus newspaper must be geared primarily toward campus sporting events which are constantly occurring. Sports is a very crucial portion of the paper, a section every athlete and the majority of the student body will turn to, to learn of results of the sporting events they missed and see how the athletic body is shaping the image of this campus.” Seawanhaka reprises the skills Michael used in high school where he served as the Editor-in-Chief all four years and demonstrated exceptional use of the Adobe software used on staff today. “I want to be part of this turning point for Seawanhaka and help cultivate a respectable image for campus papers.” Michael enjoys sports and listening to Lil’ Wayne and Jay-Z and has a peculiar sweet tooth for sour candy and paydays.
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Page 3- LIU 90’S Homecoming Pageant Page 4- Student Credit Card Woes Page 4- Club Spotlight: WLIU Radio Page 5- Securities Behavior at Halloween Party Page 5- Speech-Language Hearing Center Page 6- Newman Club Rocks for Charity Page 7- PU: Public Unsanitariness
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CONTENT
Page 7- To the Editor Page 8- November is National Diabetes Month Page 12- Joy for Joya Page 12- A Night of Inspiration Page 13- Keep it Classy Not Trashy Page 13- Entertainment Weekly
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Page 14- LIU Gets into the Halloween Spirit Page 14- Jerry Dantzic Photography Center Page 15- Meek Mill for A Moment Page 17- Volleybal Dominates NEC Historic Team Page 18- Women’s Soccer Clinches Playoff Berth Page 19- Palmer, Women’s Basketball Set for 2011-12
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Bringing it Back: LIU 90’s Homecoming Pageant
BY: BRITTANY GANTER
Students for Humanity Students for Humanity Visit Soup Kitchen After getting hit with a rare snowstorm that shocked many of us, it did not stop members of Students for Humanity from visiting the Cardinal Spellman Center in the Lower East Side. At 11:45 a.m. they immediately started to work until 3:30 p.m. Some members greeted guests, served food, and cleaned up. Experienced volunteers were there to work alongside, providing directions and answering any questions. Student for Humanity served over 300 meatloaves with gravy, corn, bread, and much more. The Cardinal Spellman Center is unique because it resembles a restaurant. There are two hostesses that seated guests and volunteers walked around with refreshments. Thanks to all the students that made it out to the Soup Kitchen and worked tirelessly for a good cause. For anyone interested in volunteering please feel free to contact the Cardinal Spellman Meatloaf Kitchen at 137 East 2nd St between First Ave and Avenue A.
By Valerie Montreuil
SO NOW YOU KNOW
BY: STEVEN AIELLO
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emember the 90‘s, when a Mcdonald’s happy meal came with a barbie or hot wheel car and when the Nano and Giga pets were a girls best friend? Remember those Sunday mornings watching every cartoon on TV from Hey Arnold! to the original Power Rangers, and the most important job was just to be a kid? For most students currently attending Long island University, the 90’s was a time of childhood freedom and carelessness. This year’s LIU Homecoming Pageant decided to relive these moments with a 90‘s themed atmosphere including throw-back music, characters and dances representative of that decade. LIU dance squad kicked off the show dressed in a crisp white collard shirts and black pants and danced to the popular Men In Black song by Will Smith. The squad then switched it up to black overalls with the 90‘s graffiti work painted down the leg. The dance team came together in unison performing a step show compiled of technical jumps and turns without ever losing the beat. The contestants of this year’s pageant comprised of three girls and two guys, Anessa Bottoms, Amber Mitchell, Carla,
Giovanni Hicks, and Brian Richards. Each of them were introduced wearing their best version of the 90’s fashion. They sported everything from bagging jeans with midriff tops on women, to a hi-top fade with the acid washed jeans on men. Giovanni surprised the audience when he came out in his best interpretation of Shanaynay, a popular character on the show 90’s comedy sitcom, Martin. All of the contestants brought back memories during the talent segment with different variations of the Urkel dance and singing to popular tracks such as, “If I Ever Fall In Love,” by Shai and “At Night I Think Of You”, by Inoj.
took turns spinning a few tracks in accordance with the theme with plenty 90‘s music. Students who were at first sitting in the bleachers were dancing by the end. By the end of the pageant, the audience had voted on their new King and Queen: LIU track stars Amber Mitchell and Brian Richards. To their delight, both students were able to add an additional talent under their belt, creating a piece of history to officially smile about.
Some of the contestants are actively involved in LIU, such as Anessa, who is a member of the dance team. Mitchell and Richards are both LIU athletes on the track team. DJ Spynfo from Hot 97 brought his talents to the event, playing the role of both host and DJ. At one point, the guest DJ involved the audience in a dance contest to see who could show their version of the best 90‘s moves. Teamed with WLIU Radio, DJ Spynfo
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Students Credit Card Woes
BY: CHASE MELVIN
at least one,” Torres said. She’s among those with a tendency to “buy now, pay later.” But in doing so, she has continued to lead herself further down the path of financial ruin. Still, with recent credit laws, it might be possible for other young Americans to avoid Torres’ fiscal nightmare.
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anhattan native Elba Torres will never forget the day when her first credit card arrived in the mail two years ago. She was elated. For many young adults like her, it’s the first step to achieving the dream of financial independence. But it wasn’t long before her dream became a nightmare, as she started spiraling downward into debt. “I thought I was ready for a credit card, but I had no idea what I was getting into,” Torres said. Imagine knowing you had to forfeit a substantial amount of your check every month to creditors, people who put an incredible amount of power in your hands, without fully understanding the risks involved. It is a privilege that many Americans consider a rite of passage for young people. And
while credit cards are considered to be an integral part of the “American Dream,” credit debt can also be someone’s worst nightmare. For Long Island University Accounting major, Elba Torres, it is the latter. President Barack Obama signed the Credit Card Act into the United States Senate in May 2009. Under new credit laws, credit cards cannot be issued to anyone under 21 without an adult cosigner. Now the minor must provide proof of income to repay any debt accrued. Torres, 25, is one of thousands of Americans struggling to repay massive credit debt while still in college. “With so many people my age having credit cards, I thought I was a fool not to have
According to a 2009 study conducted by Sallie Mae, a national creditor of student loans, 91 percent of undergraduates have at least one credit card. That statistic has increased 76 percent since a similar study in 2004. “That makes sense to me,” Torres said in reference to Sallie Mae’s statistics. “One card leads to another, and soon you find yourself with several cards and in debt several dollars.” Over the past several years, Banco Bilbao analyst Yolanda Cintron gained intimate knowledge of the financial world. Cintron thoroughly accepts the Credit Card Act and its intent to ease student debt nationwide. “I’m surprised these ideas weren’t put into effect years ago,” Cintron said. Although she agrees with the limited interest hikes and extended payment time outlined in new credit laws, Cintron nonetheless believes reckless spending and educational debt might increase.
Club Spotlight: WLIU Radio
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LIU Radio has played a very significant role as an organization on our campus as it provides everything from the music for school parties and events to entertaining audiences all over the world with their on-air shows. Now, WLIU is offering students a chance to learn a little about how to become a DJ as well as an on air personality. The DJ classes, now in its third year running, is taught by LIU’s very own DJ Dom Nice who has been a DJ for
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Some critics believe that the new credit laws would have been more helpful years ago. Evan Oppenheimer, 26, is near completion of an undergraduate degree from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, but his past credit debt keeps him from keeping up payments on his education expenses. “I’ve been making minimum payments, but the interest keeps collecting on what I already owed,” Oppenheimer said. “The majority of my expenses were school related, so I’m stuck in a horrible loop.” Torres also feels like debt is inescapable, but with new credit card laws in place, she hopes that future generations will be able to make better financial decisions. “Credit cards may be a necessity in today’s world,” she said. “But that doesn’t mean young people should swipe without fully understanding the consequences.”
BY: ANISHA S. ROBERTSON
over 20 years. The class takes place every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the radio station, located on the second level of the Sloan building.
tune in to and hear discussions of the on-air hosts. The shows range from many different topics and play different music genres at different times.
The class focuses on the basics of being a DJ. This ranges from the history of the activity to the knowledge and skills of achieving it. DJ Dom Nice then continues to teach hands-on from nothing other then vinyl. This allows for the students to get a feel of what the first DJs used in the past and it teaches them the basics of the activity from the original source.
Students who are curious about what it’s like to be one of the On-air personalities may participate in On-air training at WLIU. These sessions are currently available to those who may want a career in radio, or to those who just want to do it for fun. Students will learn how to run a successful show by the trainers Blair at 5:30 pm on Thursdays and by Richard Lindor at 1:00 pm Fridays. After completing the course, students may come up with a proposal to start their own show.
WLIU radio, like many other radio stations, has many shows listeners can
“The only way people establish credit is by having credit cards, Cintron said. “People need credit if they dream of owning a car or a home.”
Students who are interested in taking part in these activities can take a trip down to the radio station in the S building and ask to sign up.
Security Takes Peculiar Measures at SGA Halloween Party BY: KEELEY IBRAHIM
“People were told to wait in line. Some weren’t even allowed inside,” said Samenda Victor, SGA’s Senior Council. Victor said that while some people weren’t LIU students, security showed obvious bias to who was let in and who was shut out. According to Victor, at lease 4 girls in the line were let in without ID check and the rest were guys who were turned away.
BY: TOMMY THOMAS
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here must have been a full moon out this past Halloween night, because according to the Student Government Association (SGA) L.I.U’s security team was behaving in a strange manner. It was all set for the SGA Halloween party which started at 9 p.m. and which also kicked off as their first party of the semester. People were dressed in their spookiest costumes for the night,
but the spookiest costume donned that night were those worn by the campus’ security team. The party held in the Metcalfe gym went off without at hitch. Students entered through the revolving doors on Flatbush Avenue after 9pm, but when it came close to midnight, the security team showed the door to entering students, who then had to exit into the cold and reenter by the side on Dekalb Avenue.
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People with speech fluency disorders experience problems in common social situations on a daily basis. Recently recorded in the New York Times, a student name Philip Garber Jr. attended one of his classes at County College of Morris where his teacher created a rule that was only assigned to him. The rule was not to speak in class. Even when he did not obey his rule
and insisted on raising his hand to get answers to his questions, the professor ignored his hand. Garber had a stuttering problem. People like Philip who has stuttering problems deal with similar situations every day. With a little help, however, their communication problems can be solved. The Speech Language Hearing Center is located on the second floor of the Metcalf building where experts like Professor Eric Jackson provide evaluation and treatments for people with speech language, swallowing, and hearing problems. Last week’s program incorporated a therapy designed for children between the ages of 8 through 12 with stuttering problems. It included
Despite this setback, Victor said that the party went well for those who made it in.
“C.W. post has a 1 plus 1 policy, why doesn’t LIU? At least for the Seniors and Juniors,” said Victor. The 1 plus 1 policy that C.W. post allows for one C.W. post student to accompany a non C.W. Post student friend to a C.W. party. Victor feels that LIU should have the same rules. Though she understands the security issues that the security team faces, she believes if you do not let one person in, you should not allow others to be let in. Victor, along with SGA president Jermaine Isaac, tried to speak with Captain Springs on the issue, but was yelled at instead. This allowed no room for compromise according to SGA. Even though some people entered
Speech-Language Hearing Center he Speech Language Hearing Center at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus had hosted a workshop last weekend to help children with communication and swallowing disorders.
into Metcalfe before the clock struck midnight (when the doors close), the security team refused to let them into the party.
BY: TOMMY THOMAS
BY: ZELIKA SHILLINGFORD
a full series of diagnostic and therapeutic services. There are few similar programs in the Brooklyn area. Professor Eric Jackson said, “Lee and I plan to run more of these programs in the future, perhaps for different ages as well.” Lee Caggiano is a speech-language pathologist. Mr. Lee and Mr. Jackson developed and facilitated the program. Eight children attended the workshop with their parents. There were also 8 speech-language pathologists and graduate speech students who participated so that each child spent individual time with a specialist.
The weekend consisted of mirrored sessions with the children and group sessions with the parents. The children and parents were also taught how to deal with being teased or bullied because of their stuttering. Children and parents felt comfortable knowing that they were not alone in their situation. The Downtown Brooklyn SpeechLanguage Hearing Clinic offers discounts to students, staff, and their family members who suffer from speech disorders also.
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Newman Club Rocks for Charity
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he Sixth Annual RockAThon made history on a recent Tuesday and Wednesday with the number of volunteers who participated. This year, 97 different LIU students spent part of their days in rocking chairs in front of the chapel while collecting money in orange jack-o-lanterns buckets in order to help raise funds for the children of St. Gabriel’s Home in Arusha, Tanazania. Sr. Flora Ndwata in Africa. Although the Newman Club is one of the smallest clubs when it comes to members, it encourages and welcomes other LIU students to participate in its spiritual, social, educational, and charitable events. Some rocked for many hours while most donated 60 minutes in the middle of their hectic schedules. Three different Blackbird Division 1 athletic teams helped rock to raise money. On Tuesday every member of the LIU Baseball team suited up in a baseball shirt, and on Wednesday the
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men were replaced by women athletes from the volleyball and softball teams. The young women even had the assistance of two of their coaches, and ended up raising more money than the men did the first day. In addition to the help from the student athletes, members of LIU radio chipped in and rocked for a few hours. The Blackbird mascot also came by the
BY: NEWMAN CLUB
event to rock and encouraged members of the community to contribute. His welcoming and comical mannerisms were a source of many smiles and much laughter. The purpose of the fundraiser was to help support the construction of a volunteer center at Sr. Flora Ndwata’s St. Gabriel’s Home in Africa. The center would provide a place where LIU students and
graduates could go and reside at a very nominal cost if they wanted to volunteer their time and talent with the children of St. Gabriel’s Home. It would also provide the means where the Sisters of St. Gemma Galgani could produce enough income from other volunteers to cover the costs of the home for the needy children. Once they become self-sufficient, the Newman Club and LIU could look to aid other charities in different parts of the world. The cost of the volunteer center is estimated to be about $50,000. The proceeds from the RockAthon will be augmented by the profit from the Newman Club’s Fall Fling Dinner on November 11th at the Immaculate Conception center in Douglaston Queens. As of right now, the RockAthon has already raised over $6,000 and more is expected from sponsors. For information about the dinner and other Newman Club events stop by the Office of Campus Ministry which is directly across from Financial Aid.
PU: Publicly Unsanitary
WOMEN’S RESTROOM in SLOAN BUILDING
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alking into a bathroom that reeks of urine and feces is quite unpleasant, but using a bathroom that is actually contaminated with the bodily excrements listed above is not only disturbing, but poses a serious health risk. The bathroom facilities at the Long Island University Brooklyn campus have seemed to succumb to just those standards, or potentially worse, causing some students to avoid using the
restroom stalls all together.
same problems listed above.
unnecessary waste.
The bathrooms, which are cleaned frequently throughout the day, always somehow manage to remain unsanitary with conditions that make using the facilities a sometimes-impossible and undesirable feat to accomplish.
For many LIU students, especially women, the sanitary upkeep and maintenance of the restroom faculties on campus is a crucial matter.
On the flip side, LIU staff and faculty members should give the restrooms a thorough cleaning to make sure that the stalls are well sanitized with antibacterial agents and the overall look of the facilities are presentable as well as clean and ready to use.
Case in point, many of the bathrooms located in the Metcalf building need to be repaired and restored. New faucets should substitute old leaking ones, and brand new bathroom stall doors with locks should replace tired, old doors that can only be kept closed with the help of wadded toilet paper. In the residence halls, students are met with a number of problems such as mildew in the showers, dirty urinals, and toilets that sometimes consist of used tampons and sanitary napkins. Stalls provided for the handicapped are no better, and consist of many of the
Not feeling comfortable in an environment that you spend an ample amount of time in causes students to feel upset and frustrated. It also imposes as a serious health risk, because bathrooms are an easy way to spread disease and harmful bacteria, which is why sanitary conditions are a vital necessity.
In regards, to the overall physical maintenance of the bathroom, there should be renovations on a regular basis to make sure that everything is kept up to date.
It’s important to point out that this problem does not rest solely on LIU faculty and staff. But is actually a combined effort that clearly puts students and faculty to blame. Why? Because students should keep in mind, that when using public facilities such as the restrooms, it’s important to clean up after yourself, and eliminate
To the Editor:
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he university recently sent letters to faculty informing them of the financial penalty they will bear as a result of the September strike, including the docking of pay and health benefits during the strike.
The strike settlement resulted in the faculty getting a zero percent salary increase in the first year and paying a much larger proportion of their health insurance premiums while the cost of living continues to rise. There will be a 2.5% salary increase over the second and third years of the contract. Student enrollments are up by 3.5% at the Brooklyn Campus and tuition increases steadily each year, more than 4% since last year. Needless to say, such punitive measures by the administration only creates an atmosphere of enmity. Many faculty members take additional students in the class (overtallies) that brings additional money to university coffers, but no additional compensation to the faculty. One can only wonder what the rationale was for docking faculty for the strike, when students receive full credit for the term and pay full tuition
for the term. Their punitive action will only have negative repercussions for faculty, and ultimately for students, with a further deterioration of morale.
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November is National Diabetes Month! diabetes usually begins in people older than 30 and becomes progressively more common with age. About 15% of people older than 70 have type 2 diabetes. Obesity is the chief risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, and 80% to 90% of people with this disease are obese. Because obesity causes insulin resistance, obese people need very large amounts of insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Symptoms
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hat is diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which blood sugar (glucose) levels are abnormally high because the body does not produce enough insulin. The levels of sugar in the blood vary normally throughout the day. They rise after a meal and return to normal within about 2 hours after eating. Once the levels of sugar in the blood return to normal, insulin production decreases. The variation in blood sugar levels is usually within a narrow range, about 70 to 110 milligrams per deciliter( mg/dL) of blood. Types Type 1 In type 1 diabetes (formerly called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenileonset diabetes), more than 90% of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas are permanently destroyed. The pancreas, therefore, produces little or no insulin. Only about 10% of all people with diabetes have type 1 disease. Most people who have type 1 diabetes develop the disease before age 30. Type 2 In type 2 diabetes (formerly called noninsulin-dependent diabetes or adult-onset diabetes), the pancreas continues to produce insulin, sometimes even at higher-than-normal levels. However, the body develops resistance to the effects of insulin, so there is not enough insulin to meet the body’s needs. Type 2
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Type 1 In people with type 1 diabetes, the symptoms often begin abruptly and dramatically. A condition called diabetic ketoacidosis may quickly develop. The initial symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include excessive thirst and urination, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and particularly in children abdominal pain. Breathing tends to become deep and rapid as the body attempts to correct the blood’s acidity. The person’s breath smells like nail polish remover, the smell of the ketones escaping into the breath. Without treatment, diabetic ketoacidosis can progress to coma and death, sometimes within a few hours. Type 2 People with type 2 diabetes may not have any symptoms for years or decades before they are diagnosed. Symptoms may be subtle. Increased urination and thirst are mild at first and gradually worsen over weeks or months. Eventually, the person feels extremely fatigued, is likely to develop blurred
vision, and may become dehydrated.
Complications People with diabetes may experience many serious, long-term complications. Some of these complications begin within months of the onset of diabetes, although most tend to develop after a few years. Most of the complications are progressive. The more tightly a person with diabetes is able to control the levels of sugar in the blood, the less likely it is that these complications will develop or become worse. Diagnosis: The diagnosis of diabetes is made when a person has abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood. Blood sugar levels are often checked during a routine physical examination. Checking the levels of sugar in the blood annually is particularly important in older people, because diabetes is so common in later life. A person may have diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and not know it. A doctor may also check blood sugar levels if a person has increased thirst, urination, or hunger; frequent infections; or signs of any of the complications associated with diabetes. Things you can do to control diabetes Eat healthy Exercise Take your medicine Source: The Merck Manual of Medical Information by: Mark H. Beers, MD
BY: RALPHNIE EDMOND
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intertime is near, and it’s about that time of the year. With cold weather comes the runny noses and the sniffles that seem to never go away. With restless nights of “pulling all nighters,” the fatigue and college life start to weigh in. From the fall time to the early spring, this is the time when everybody should pay attention to their health and check in with their medical centers to get a flu shot. According to FluFacts.com, “approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu…” Some of the symptoms of the flu are aches, chills, fever, and severe restlessness. With midterms going on getting sick is not an option. Having the flu is the worst feeling, but there are a numerous ways to prevent the flu. The most logical solution to all of this is to get a flu shot or vaccine. Where to go though? In our lovely city you could find quite a few walk-in immunization centers that cater to those who are suffering from the sickness and wretched symptoms. No appointments are necessary and are usually seen on a first come, first serve basis. Visit a local pharmacy, and they are sure to offer free flu vaccines. Some locations would include: Walgreens, Duane Reade, CVS etc. If you have insurance any certified pharmacist will be happy to give you a flu shot!
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Joy for Joya
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n a Friday night a mix of techno and pop can be heard faintly through the glass windows that look out onto the street. Patrons stand around the entranceway looking as if they were ready to party at a swanky location in the Meatpacking packing district. Which is what makes the location of this upbeat establishment feel a bit strange, because in the relatively quiet neighborhood of Cobble Hill, small and cozy bookstores tend to be the norm not trendy restaurants. As you walk inside JOYA, a Thai restaurant located on 215- Court Street off the corner of Warren. The music that blares from hidden speakers is not overpowering, but still manages to somehow feel “club like,” sending you
BY: ASHLEE MELLOWES either into a sensual dance trance or begins to highly annoy you. Patrons sit on stylish barstools at the bar, waiting to be seated at a table. Sipping on colorful but yet interesting looking cocktails, leaning into whisper in each other’s ear to block out the noisy atmosphere. Low lighting that beams from tiny lights in the ceiling and from lit candles on the tables, seem to complete the overall upbeat ambience of the establishment. Monday – Thursday, the establishment is relatively calm with a more relaxed atmosphere, but as Friday hits the fire in the kitchen (literally and figuratively) starts to heat up. It’s a task, to find the hostess on such a busy night like such, but once you do find “Waldo” your name goes on to a 20-30 minute waitlist, that usually is not prolonged any further. Sitting down to eat can either be an amazing experience or one you dread, because the establishment boast an open kitchen which is protected by glass, that allows patrons to watch their food being made on the spot. An innovative concept but also one that leaves patrons smelling like their favorite Thai dish. If patrons wish to escape the overall noise and smell, they can opt to sit outside in
A Night of Inspiration
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alking through the Humanities Building lobby at the LIU Brooklyn Campus, it doesn’t look like much is happening but something quite special is taking place inside the Kumble Theater. A stack of pamphlets and cards with the image of a smirking adolescent girl with big hair are placed across the table. As people stagger into the theater, “Pure Devotion: Danielle Lewis” is displayed on the large screen at the rear of the stage. The music begins. A live band consisting of a drummer in the center of the stage, a keyboardist and a guitarist on the right, and two more guitarist and
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the uber cute and cozy picnic area, that is situated under a tent for coverage The menu offers up your favorite Thai dishes and some others you haven’t tried yet, at an extremely reasonable rate, Main Entrée’s such as: Koong Kraprow (sautéed shrimp with peppers cabbage carrots and onions in a chili basil sauce) Kang Panang Gai (sliced chicken with peppers and crushed kaffir leaves in a panang coconut curry sauce) and Tofu Pad Khing (sautéed with mushrooms peppers, cabbage, carrot and onions in a fresh ginger sauce). Some of the popular soups and salads include: Yum Gai (sliced grilled chicken with romaine, tomatoes. cucumbers and red onions in a spicy thai vinegrette) and Tom Yum Koong (hot and sour soup with shrimp mushrooms). Not to mention a variety of fried rice combinations and appetizers that include the infamous Fried Spring Rolls, (chicken or vegetable). A Thai Iced Tea or a Mango Margarita completes your meal, and leaves you feeling satisfied but not overly satisfied as to where you feel the need to unbutton your pants and release.
BY: JADA DANTZLER
three background singers to the left. A group of singers belt gospel tunes to a small audience dressed in their Sunday best. Sounds like an ordinary gospel concert, but this was a concert for a cause. Gospel recording artist, Danielle Lewis, headlined “A Night of Inspiration” on the evening of October 22, at the Kumble Theater to benefit the Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Foundation. The event began at 6:00 p.m. with a bone marrow drive in honor of 11-year-old Shannon Tavarez, who played young Nala in Broadway’s, “Lion King” died last year while undergoing a cord-blood transplant. A representative from Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Charity, an acronym that means support, hope, aid, recruit, and
educate, took to the stage to give some insight on the purpose of the foundation and the life of Shannon. As a reflection of the small turnout, she revealed that seven people had signed up for the bone marrow drive, which she explains the organization is grateful for. Throughout the concert, elements of hope and encouragement were alive as Lewis asked the audience to acknowledge the presence of God. She even revealed her own experience with cancer via a video during a short intermission. She revealed that she lost her mother due to breast cancer when she was only 14. Lewis sang a song that she remembered as one of her mother’s favorites from childhood entitled, “You Are My Hiding Place.” Behind her on a screen were pictures of bone marrow
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cancer survivors of different ages, races, and genders. Lewis’ final song was more upbeat than her previous. It had Caribbean musical elements that brought the enthusiastic audience to their feet. The mood this last song evoked was one of hope and celebration for bone marrow cancer survivors that were able to find their matches because of events similar to this concert. To learn more about Shannon’s S.H.A.R.E. Foundation and to learn how to become a donor, visit their website at Shannonsshare.org. Every donor could be a potential match.
Keep it Classy not Trashy Entertainment Weekly BY: SHARI STRAKER
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ovembers here; it’s going to get cold. There are two options; either could cuddle up with that special someone for “cuffing season” (as the kids call it), or go shopping for some warm clothes. Take the latter idea and buy a jacket, cardigan, and maybe a scarf for this chilly weather. There are different routes to go as these nights get colder and the lights get darker. Want to look good? Here are a few essential items to keep shoppers up to par with today’s fashion, and not looking like a walking disco-tech down the street. Take a trip down to SoHo shopping district where one can find a few items to make city goers take a look and probably say “Damn. That boys got swag” In Top Shop men’s section: Top Man, they have a number of winter apparel for reasonable prices. If you go to Top Man you will see a few things that catch your eye. From a variety of different coats such as: leather, peacoats, denim jackets and much more. Top Man also has cardigans for as low as $30.00 that go with any outfit. Since the Fall season just ended and Winter has begun, it’s your best bet to stay away from bright colors. Stick with the more earth toned color scheme. Grab a grey wool peacoat, and a burgundy chunky cable cardigan on and pair it with denim boot cut jeans. For footwear, you can never go wrong with a nice pair of suede brogues, or
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oxfords. Although it is getting cold out and it may snow, a pair of Polo or Ugg boots wouldn’t be a bad choice either. To accessorize, try a scarf or a neck warmer. Not a fan of the clean cut look but you don’t want to be deemed as a “hypebeast”? Walk to Zara’s and grab a letterman’s jacket that comes in different pastel colors which is sure to keep you warm. Also check out Urban Outfitters where you can find a snapback from Obey, “The Hundreds” or even sport teams. Not a fan of “varsity jackets?” Just keep it simple and get a leather coat then layer a hoodie under it to keep it trendy but simple. Get your hands on a v-neck shirt and your good to go. A nice pair of khaki’s would then seal the deal and enjoy. Wear what makes you feel comfortable and as Pharrell Williams once said, “It’s never about whether I’m the bestdressed man in the room. Instead it’s about comfort and the flow. That’s the only way to look good.” www.lost-in-couture-.blogspot.com
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n October 31, after 72 days of marriage Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are sadly heading down divorce lane. According to reports, Kim has decided to file for divorce, claiming irreconcilable differences. News of the divorce resulted in a Twitter frenzy. Fans and celebrities alike were tweeting nonstop about the surprising to some news. According to nydailynews.com the hashtags, “thingslongerthanKimsmarriage”, “REASONSYOURSINGLE”, and “DIVORCE” were all trending topics on the site. Fans and celebrities began to tweet their support while others mocked the marriage. For example The Late Show with David Letterman writer Justin Stangel sarcastically tweeted, “Wow -- @KimKardashian getting divorced. I’m shocked! Reality show weddings usually last.” Others such as Kelly Osbourne supported Kim by saying, “@KimKardashian thinking of you stay strong don’t listen to the haters listen to your heart! Xoxo.” While there was no official statement from Kim, her estranged husband released a statement to E!News, “I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce…I’m committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.” According to autopsy reports, the Coroner says that Grammy Awardwinning singer Amy Winehouse died
from excessive alcohol consumption. The Coroner announced that the singer, 27 had lethal amounts of alcohol in her blood which was more than five times the amount of Britain’s drunk driving limit. According to huffingtonpost.com, Coroner Suzanne Greenaway gave a verdict of “death by misadventure,” saying the singer suffered accidental alcohol poisoning when she resumed drinking after weeks of abstinence. “The unintended consequence of such potentially fatal levels (of alcohol) was her sudden and unexpected death,” Greenaway said. Winehouse struggled publicly with her addiction to drugs and alcohol. It was believed that she died from a drug overdose, but that speculation was put to rest when the only drug found in her system was prescription drugs used to cope with alcohol withdrawal. Winehouse stopped using drugs in 2008, but struggled with her alcohol addiction. The singer’s security guard found her dead in her London flat on July 23. R&B Singer Usher, 33 was allegedly attacked by a woman over a handicapped parking spot. The singer was near a Halloween parade in Atlanta at the time of the alleged attack. Usher was attacked at a shopping center in Atlanta after he decided to park his SUV in the handicapped spot, according to TMZ. The unidentified woman who was utterly upset that the singer illegally parked his car in the spot poured beer on Usher while he was sitting in his car with the windows down. In return Usher splashed the woman with his water bottle and the woman then kicked his driver side door until he got out of the car. According to nydailynews.com, video of the incident shows the woman approaching the star and demanding that he move his car. Usher refused to move his car and then the woman then lunges toward Usher, grabbing his shirt, before bystanders pull her away.
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LIU Gets Into the Halloween Spirit
BY: JANICE MACK
SGA senior council Samenda Victor explained that for the past two years SGA has coordinated a carnival for homecoming week but decided this year to throw a Halloween party in the mix.
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t was a star-studded party on the night of October 28 at Long Island University. In attendance were celebrities such as a very pregnant Beyonce, wearing her famous oneshoulder gown, to a pink-haired Nicki Minaj, to Jim Henson’s Kermit the frog. Of course they were just costumes but don’t tell the student’s behind those costumes that.
to don some very creative costumes and take part in its first ever Halloween party. At the beginning of the party, the temperature was in the chilly 40s, but inside was as warm and inviting as a pumpkin pie. “It’s cold outside but I don’t care,” said freshman Terence Nelson who was dressed in a barelythere caveman suit. “You got to go along with the spirit of Halloween.”
For one night only, from 9:00PM to 2 AM at the Paramount Gym, LIU students took on personas of their choosing, left their studies at the security-tight door and broke loose on the fog-filled dance floor.
The cold didn’t stop freshman Christopher Richards from attending either, who sported a bling-bling pimp attire and vampire teeth, and for the night called himself “Count Swag.” Nor did it hinder senior Jessica Gaines— who was dressed in a sexy red and white nurse’s outfit that would have sent the healthiest patient into cardiac arrest.
On the last day of Homecoming week, the Student Government Association afforded students with the opportunity
“The school put together something that is actually fun,” junior Mike Stoner admits. Once party-goers went through the metal-detector, they had to go through a maze lined with creepy scenarios that led out to the dance floor. The dance floor had a very detailed and lifelike graveyard feel to it (no pun intended!).” The environment is awesome,” said Stoner. “LIU has it going on tonight.” The music was pumping electrifyingly loud from the very start. Tables were set up to hold a beautiful display of red candied apples and cups of apple cider. “We spent so much,” said SGA president Jermaine Isaac who was dressed in a nerdy getup. “This is the grand finale. I’m excited. I’m anticipating a nice crowd.” Isaac didn’t have to wait long, just before 11:00 the “nice crowd” starting spilling into the gym. The crowd, which was somewhere in the hundreds, were wearing ensembles that included, cat woman; a Greek goddess; a bumblebee; and even a jailbird. Other getups included a police woman (who certainly was off-duty); several
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geeks with suspenders; and cheerleaders, who all appeared to be having a great time dancing to “Rude Boy” by Rihanna, while gulping down cider. “You can never have too much fun,” said junior Briana Freeman who was cupid for the night. “There’s no such thing.” Also making an appearance was the usual but always a delight to see, “Freddy Kruger,” as well as the rare but equally as amusing “Mario” of the Mario Brothers and “Burt” of Sesame Street. Party favors included a free self-photograph and a choice to have it framed or positioned in a snow globe or computer mouse pad. The doors closed at midnight, and as lines filled with anxious students waiting their turn through the metal detector, one couldn’t help but to think that it was going to be a good night!
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hirty people, mostly faculty and staff attended the dedication of the Jerry Dantzic Center (LLC 240) on October 27. Jerry Dantzic taught photography and photojournalism for three decades at Long Island University and at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He passed away in 2006 and The Jerry Dantzic Award for Excellence in Photography is given to an LIU graduate in his honor annually at commencement.
publicity which led to commissions producing other photographic studies. His work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the New York Historical Society, JP Morgan Chase, the Smithsonian Institution and the Art Center in Adelaide, Australia. He is the author of How to Take Better Color Pictures, The Official Miranda Manual, and the monograph Jerry Dantzic’s NEW YORK: The Fifties in Focus.
Archives in New York. Also outside the entrance to the center is an iconic photograph from his series, East River Raft.
A mostly, self-taught photographer, he became famous for his panoramic vistas of America shot with the Cirkut Camera. These photographs were exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1978. The exhibit garnered worldwide
The commemorative plaque outside the center was unveiled by the late photographer’s wife, Cynthia, a professor at the LIU Brooklyn Campus’ Arts Department, and his son, Grayson, who is the archivist of the Jerry Dantzic
Grayson Dantzic narrated a presentation containing photographs and video which are to be included in a forthcoming documentary on his father’s life and legacy which he is producing. The archiving of his father’s work has
Brief words of gratitude for Dantzic’s work for LIU and the legacy of his photographic genius were offered for the occasion by Gale Stevens Haynes, Provost of the Brooklyn Campus and David J. Steinberg, President, Long Island University.
led Grayson to a better understanding of his father, who frequently was not at home because of work. At the informal reception held in the Center directly after the presentation, LIU faculty members were asked to record their remembrances of Jerry Dantzic for the documentary. Professor of the Journalism Department, Donald A. Bird, recalled that Professor Dantzic “gave a lot of incompletes; he expected better from his photo journalism students.” Jerry Dantzic spent his fifty-year career producing awe-inspiring photos of landscapes, timeless snapshots of famous actors and musicians and, >>> Page 16
Meek Mill for a Moment: LIU Homecoming Concert BY: BRITTANY GANTER
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t was something like a love affair between good music and self asserting lyrics. Long Island University’s Homecoming Meek Mill concert kicked off with a ten minute freestyle rapping cypher. Hyping the crowd after every punch line LIU students, Kevaun Scott, Ty Batts, Howie Dodat, Jeanette Mulwa and a guest on campus by the name Hollywood rapped
to the accelerated instrumental “Cant You See”, by Total featuring Notorious B.I.G. Respectively, organizers of the event chose this instrumental as it was the same used for Meek Mill’s cypher during the BET 2011 awards show. With heads nodding back and forth to the beat and a few high pitch “Oh!!” from student onlookers, the opening to the concert was a perfect fit for the Hip Hop genre of the event. SGA and WLIU Radio organized the Meek Mill concert on behalf of the junior class for LIU Homecoming week. As a rising east coast rapper, Robert Rahmeek Williams, better known as Meek Mill started out as a Philly underground lyricist, gaining recognition and fans from the urban youth. Mill recently signed to Maybach Music, a known record label in the industry also home to two other heavy weight artists—Rick Ross and Wale. It was reported for Mill to perform in the Kumble Theater, LIU spent over $20,000 for the rapper to perform. Not to leave a hole in student’s pockets, tickets were sold at an affordable ten dollars each. Jermaine Isaac, SGA president, informed students during the event that all proceeds from ticket sales will fund a conditioned scholarship. Isaac encouraged all to apply as a chosen
student will be granted the scholarship in the upcoming spring semester. The concert was Co-hosted by Kerry Marcellus, senior Accountant major and treasurer of SGA, along with Quioni Phillips, a junior, Journalism major and manager of the LIU women’s basketball team. Both brought a natural charisma with a comedic flair while continuously engaging the audience to keep the adrenaline flowing for the man of the hour. There were several performances leading up to the highlight. LIU student and rapper, Audi Doe and his brother Maze Marley, introduced their tracks. Others such as Mike Black and S.C.U.M. Gang followed suit, all of them showcasing their rapping skills. One incident almost caused friction when performer Kaz, self proclaimed best rapper attending LIU, took offense to a few “boos” from students upon announcement that he was coming to the stage. Before the audience could decipher if his unruly behavior was a skit or reality, host Marcellus quickly rushed him off the stage and order was restored. Kaz later returned apologizing to the crowd for his outburst and performed for a second time in entirety.
Finally, the time had arrived; Maybach Music was in the building. Magazeen, Maybach Music’s first reggae artist, shared his Jamaican vibe, as he opened for Mill. Connecting with the Caribbean roots for some of the students present, Magazeen did an acapella freestyle, reciting rhymes in a melodic tone, head low as the students eagerly listened. Just as Magazeen left the stage, instantly appearing afterwards, was the man himself. Dressed in a white thermal long sleeve shirt, navy blue wind breaker vest, dark blue jeans and a fresh pair of Jordan sneakers, Meek Mill approached the front of the stage greeting LIU fans and turning the Kumble Theater into a mad house. Every student rose to their feet, cell phones on camera mode high in the air in an attempt to catch every move he made. Gripping the mic Mill rocked with the crowd performing some of his hits “Tupac Back”, “Ima Boss” and “House Party” he even quizzed the audience on a few of his lyrics in search of true fans. Unfortunately, to many students’ dismay Mill’s performance lasted about 15 minutes. After Mill left the stage, the concert abruptly ended. Just as fast as he appeared, he was gone. Students voiced their frustration while leaving the theater. “I thought it was going to be longer than that!” one student said. “It was cool...but I guess you get what you pay for,” said another, referring to the ten dollar price ticket. Clothing designers “I AM CULTURE” and “Parish Nation” sponsored the concert. Each brand handed out free shirts to the crowd periodically throughout the show. Ultimately, the concert was a success generating student interest, as the Kumble Theater received a full house. Although Mill’s early dismissal caused a stir for many of those present, everyone left with a feeling that they had been entertained.
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Jerry Dantzic Photography Center masterful documentation in black and white of New York City in the 1950’s, but most importantly, he shared his passion and his craft with hundreds of students, and was loved and respected by his family. This was evident at the end of the ceremony as Grayson thanked everyone for acknowledging his father’s legacy and Cynthia Dantzic handed out a sepia-toned copy of a thirty-year old article announcing the award of a Guggenheim Fellowship Award in which a photograph of a young Jerry Dantzic was featured in the center.
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Volleyball Dominates NEC Behind Historic Team BY: JOHN TOLIS
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fter having a disappointing season last year with a record of 10-21, the Volleyball team has turned everything around in 2011. They have put up nothing but wins in the Northeast Conference, standing in first place with a record of 11-1 and an overall record of 17-11. The Blackbirds’ only lose in the NEC came against Bryant on September 24th, their first conference game. It was evident that Long Island’s momentum or confidence didn’t hurt as they went on a six-game winning streak. It’s not easy to score on LIU, as eight of its 11 wins have been shutouts. The Blackbirds are flying high and it doesn’t look like they’re going to drop down anytime. The NEC playoffs are coming up soon and by the way the Blackbirds are playing, it seems that they are ready. Of course, like every sport volleyball is team sport. But there are certain players who stand out and get the team going. Players such as freshman Vera Djuric, sophomore Hanna Gibeau and junior Jessica Rice have been playing outstanding volleyball. Djuric was honored with the Molten/NEC rookie of the week for the second consecutive week. Djuric is a fast and nifty setter who has recorded doubles-doubles in the Blackbirds’ last five matches. Gibeau received the Molten/NEC player of the week award averaging 4.62 kills and 2.00 digs per set in the Blackbirds’ last three wins. This is third time Gibeau has been player of the week this season. On Oct 29 Gibeau gathered up 28 kills, which is a career-high for her against Bryant in a 3-2 win. She also turned in 11 digs for her sixth double-double of the season. For the second time this season,
Great Wall of China?: Sophomore Hannah Gibeau, junior Jessica Rice and freshman Vera Djuric swept the NEC weekly honors this past week, an very rare feat.
Rice has received the Molten/NEC defensive player of the week. Rice has played flawless volleyball this season and is averaging 1.38 blocks for the Blackbirds. Then turned in six blocks to go along with 12 kills at Robert Morris and followed that up with six more blocks (two solo) in the win at Saint Francis, also chipping in 10 kills and five digs. For the week, she averaged 2.15 kills per set. Rice was also named NEC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 10.
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There was a slight scare in Long Island’s last two battles defeating Robert Morris 3-2 (24-26, 2519, 25-10, 24-26, 15-6) and Saint Francis (Pa.) 3-2 (25-27, 25-15, 25-
In the 3-2 win against Saint Francis (Pa.), Gibeau’s and Rice’s back to back kills boosted LIU in the final set of the match and broke the 7-7 ties. The Red Flash aided the
In the match against Robert Morris, LIU jumped out to 6-0 lead in the deciding fifth and final set. The Colonials answered back with a couple of points, but the Blackbirds closed out the game with kills from Gibeau and junior Sapphire Reid. After the Colonials took the first set, LIU kept its composure and came back in the game taking the next two sets without breaking a sweat.
Blackbirds providing a couple of errors that would give LIU a 10-7
lead. Saint Francis (Pa.) broke out a pair of kills that brought them back within one, but Long Island put up five more points and won the match. The Blackbirds return home on Nov. 5 to host Fairleigh Dickinson for another NEC match-up.
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Women’s Soccer Clinches Playoff Berth behind Record-breaking Calderon BY: MICHAEL GARCIA
honor of the season in addition to Calderon’s Player of the Week nod earlier in the month. With a sense of redemption, the Blackbirds earned a compelling 4-1 victory earlier in the week over Saint Francis (Pa.), the same team that shattered LIU’s hopes of a conference championship and NCAA tournament bid last season. Morgan scored her third goal of the season, assisted by junior Ruby Leon while Calderon added another late in the first half. A corner by Laughlin would find the head of Morgan and would be headed by a Saint Francis player into their own net. Freshman Sydney Cuifo added the fourth and final goal for the Blackbirds and the first of her career. The Blackbirds narrowly clinched home-field advantage and a
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enior Ariana Calderon tallied two goals for the Blackbirds on Monday afternoon as they blanked Robert Morris 4-0 to round up another successful regular season campaign. Not only did the Blackbirds secure the No. 2 seed in the Northeastern Conference tournament, but Calderon also broke the career scoring record set by Larissa Swartlander in 2000 at 63, tallying her 67th point Monday and what a better day to do it than on senior day. Monday also marked the final
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home appearances of Calderon and the other five seniors: Christine DeLashmutt, Sarah Laughlin, Jessica Roelant, Amanda Wisotzke and Kayleigh Morgan.
Calderon after a hard tackle in the box. Four minutes later, Calderon scored her team leading ninth goal of the season heading a successful corner by Laughlin.
In addition to a relentless offensive onslaught, Goalkeeper Jennifer Bannon paced the defense earning her fifth shutout of the season with four saves at the net. With 19 minutes left in the final half, Bannon was pulled and freshman Caroline Dellipriscolli saw her first collegiate action making three stops for the Blackbirds.
Junior Alana Wohlers scored the Blackbirds third goal of the game slipping the ball passed Robert Morris Goalkeeper Jessica Olin after a cross by Morgan. Freshman Bridget O’Sullivan tallied her first ever collegiate goal with a minute remaining in the game.
Scoring began late for both teams Monday as the Blackbirds tallied their first goal in the 39th minute off a successful penalty kick by
En route to the finale of an outstanding season, Bannon garnered her third adidas/NEC Defensive Player of the Week
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Vengeance: The women’s soccer team caps the regular season with two consecutive victories and enter the NEC Tournament as the second seed.
second consecutive regular season championship Monday as they cap their season at 11-7 and an 8-2 conference mark. They will play Monmouth on Friday, Nov. 4 in the opening round of the tournament.
Good Company: Senior Ariana Calderon is a big reason for the Blackbirds success in the past four years.
Palmer, Women’s Basketball Set for 2011-12 Slate BY: SHANEL GILBERT
“I wasn’t expecting to be named first team for the preseason and my reaction when I heard was priceless but I got it and I was happy that I did.” Standing at 5’10 the forward averaged a team-high of 15.5ppg and 8.6rpg last season. She was also previously named to the NIT/ MBWA All-Met Division I First Team. Palmer and was the NEC Player of the Week twice during the 2010-11 season. During the Battle of Brooklyn, Palmer put up 19-points and six rebounds earning her the Most Valuable Player achievement in a 64-41 win over rival St Francis(N.Y.). Crossing the 20-point threshold multiple times, Palmer’s season high is set at 28-points. The senior registered seven doubledoubles and grabbed double-digit rebounds 11 times during the last season, snatching up 16 rebounds twice in wins against Jacksonville and at Fairleigh Dickinson. “I heard that I made it from my coach and then I saw it on the website,” said Palmer “I wanted to celebrate right then and there but I won’t until we win the ring home.” Palmer, who says she is where she expected to be in her basketball career, has but one more college basketball goal, and that is to win the NEC championships and perhaps further.
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‘Championship Caliber’: Senior Ashley Palmer looks to win the NEC Tournament in her last year backed by one of the best squads in chool history.
“I want to end my season with a ring, that would make everything complete.” said Palmer. “Ashley deserves to be named in the NEC first team,” said friend, and teammate Naima Garcia “Have you seen her play? She is great.” Palmer’s reputation among her team is also backed with stats. Last season the senior was ranked second for scoring in her conference and fourth in rebounds. She ranked fifth with a 49.0 fieldgoal percentage, led the Blackbirds in scoring 19 times and became the team leading rebounder 18 times. In addition to those achievements, Palmer also earned All-NEC First Team honors during her sophomore year and was the conference’s Rookie of the Year for the 2008-09 season, earning her a spot on the All-NEC Second Team.
Tony LaRussa MG: this is the way to go out, ON TOP. LaRussa in my eyes was an overlooked manager who has taken great players to the promise land. He will surely be remembered as one of the greatest even though I still think he wears a toupe. JT: Yea Tony LaRussa has got to be one of the top five managers in MLB history. He has been managing for over 30 years and three World Series rings on his hand. Now the question is who will the Cardinals pass the torch to?
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n her final season at Long Island University, senior Ashley Palmer; ranked third in program history with 1,449 point and has been named to the Preseason AllNortheast Conference First Team by the College Sports Madness website.
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According to Palmer, the excitement of making the All-NEC First Team is not the happiest she could be. “I mean I’m happy that I got First Team Honors, but I’ll be more than happy and ready to celebrate when we [Blackbirds] get our championship.” Like all athletes Palmer is looking to complete her college career with the one thing she feels is missing; the ring and even after that Palmer plans to aim the highest she can in her near future. “I’m still not done,” said Palmer “I plan to aim higher than the NEC ring.”
MG: You’d think you’re on a rollercoaster with how NBA talks are going. No opening night, no jam packed arenas, and an overall hit to the business aspect of the NBA. We’re looking at a possible transition to NHL dominance. JT: I think disappointment is the only word I can think of. All games are cancelled through November 30th and its a shame. I was really excited to see the New York Knicks’ big three vs. Miami Heat’s big three on opening night. Everyone better get used to the NHL...LETS GO RANGERS! By Michael Garcia
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