The Chronicle- February 14, 2012

February 14, 2012

The weekly student newspaper at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York

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Szczerbacki Discusses Future of the College, Selection as Forthcoming President

Interview Possibility of an expansion to the library, a new humanities building, and new academic programs in social work mentioned

By IAN BENJAMIN Executive Editor Atop the provost’s desk sat a package, vaguely bottle shaped, still wrapped in shiny red paper and cinched with a ribbon. Paper printouts of the

letters C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-LA-T-I-O-N-S were taped upon a wall. Walking into his office—the office of the provost and vice president of academic affairs—David Szczerbacki feigned surprise at the celebratory decoration, saying that he would find those who had so “vandalized” his office space.

Just hours before Szczerbacki was selected as the ninth president of the College by the board of trustees after the unanimous recommendation of the presidential search committee. The relief at the release of tension after a lengthy search process was palpable in the room. He will assume the duties of the chief executive on July 1.

The College of Saint Rose is opening its new guesthouse, located at 8 South Main Ave. as of Monday, Feb. 13. John Bryant, assistant vice president of facili-

ties, said that the purpose of the guesthouse is to provide “short term lodging for certain visitors to the campus including speakers, visiting dignitaries, trustees, faculty or other employment candidates, etc.”

The property at 8 South

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Main has a full market value of $159,314, according to a 2011 city of Albany assessment listing.

Prior to acquistion by the College it was listed under the names of Thomas Hunt and Steven Ostroff.

An open house and tours of the new guesthouse will be of-

fered from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 for college administration, faculty, staff, and any students that are interested to stop by. No appointment is necessary.

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The semester is in full swing this week. See the extensive weekly calendar on page A3

Recent release Chronicle documents the price of power. See page B6 for the full review

A local mansion neighborhood scores scores a victory at zoning board of appeals meeting Wednesday. See page A5

Student opines on recent legislation which affects health insurance plans offered by Catholic universities. See page C10

Slowly taking a seat at a large office table in the late afternoon light Friday, Szczerbacki took some time out of the momentous day to give an interview.

Speaking with his deep, even voice Szczerbacki discussed his personal background, the ideal trajectory of the College, and his love of gardening.

“I would like to keep doing a lot of the things that we’ve been doing. The direction’s good, the leadership team is strong,” said Szczerbacki, but “we have unfinished business.”

The provost outlined some aspects of the College’s long term aspirations, including expansion of the facilities, and an aim to increase enrollment. “[We’re] probably going Continued on page A2

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New Guesthouse Announced, Other Properties Acquired

By LAUREN HALLIGAN Contributing Writer

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8 South Main Ave., the location of the new guesthouse.

Sports Joshua Natoli gives praise and criticism on selections for the NBA all-star game. See page D13 Golden Knights basketball take down league-leader Adelphi in tight match Thursday, Pope hits buzzerbeating three-pointer. See page D15

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Szczerbacki Interview Continued from page A1 to spend time in the next two to five years creating a greater national student presence on campus. That’s to the benefit of all.”

Sczerbacki said. He added that graduates move into a world that is diverse and so it is best if the campus is reflective of that world.

He would also like to “internationalize our campus a bit.”

Approximately 1% of the current student body is from outside the United States, and of the student body, the majority hail from New York state. Historically a heavily commuter college, Saint Rose has been progressing in recent years towards becoming a a college with a majority of the populace living in on-campus housing.

“I do think we have some unfinished business in terms of our physical plant, despite the fact that you can look out the window or down the hall,” Szczerbacki gestured out the window of his office on the second floor of the administrative building, “and see we’ve spent $100 million dollars in the last 10 years on capital improvements.” Noting that the College has in place a 10 year master facilities plan, he cited an expansion to the library and the possibility of a “building to serve the humanities.”

“We did a pretty good job in the library with this basic renovation here over the break,” said the provost. A major project on the horizon is the library expansion and one of Szczerbacki’s jobs, as president, will be “to find the money for that.” In regards to the humanities building, he said that that project “may not happen right away.” Speaking on the classroom environments at Saint Rose, Szczerbacki expects that there will be an expansion of e-learning. However, he said that “technology, blended learning classes, and creative uses of Blackboard” have to come without losing “intense relationships in all class sizes.”

Apart from the physical aspects of the College, Szczerbacki

also mentioned the expansion of certain academic programs.

“We’re always looking to add […] majors, minors, certificates, that are relevant to the future,” said the provost. “One that comes to mind there is social work, just to give you an example.” In addition, Szczerbacki said that the college is always tweaking the undergraduate and graduate education portfolios. “That whole field is changing. We have a very strong education program, we want to keep it strong, make it stronger.”

Concluding his discussion of the College’s future, Szczerbacki specified that the maintenance of a price-value relationship is one of his priorities upon taking office July 1. “Whether you’re going to a SUNY school, you’re going to Harvard, [or] you’re going to The College of Saint Rose there’s got to be that price-value relationship between what you’re paying and what you’re getting. That’s one of those things that a president should think about all the time.

Are students getting their money’s worth?”

Prior to his eight years at Saint Rose Szczerbacki spent the majority of his career in higher education at Alfred University. He said that, although he had a “really good career there,” the decision to move to Albany was “one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, quite frankly.” This urge to move came after 24 years at Alfred, first as a faculty member, then dean, and then provost.

“My daughter graduated and I basically felt a need for and a desire for a new set of responsibilities. I began looking around.

It was eight years ago so I was 52 at the time. I was at a point in my career where, if I was going to make a move, I’d make it now.”

Part of what Szczerbacki and his wife, Susan, were looking for was a more urban area. “It’s a one stop light town [referring to Alfred]. Literally—a one stop-light town and it’s a blinking light. Seriously. So it’s a small place and we thought, ‘a little bit bigger city.’”

News Alfred is a small town located in the hills of western New York along the Southern Tier. According to the 2010 census, Alfred has a population of 4,174. The city of Albany, in comparison, has a population of nearly 100,000.

“The Saint Rose provost job was open at the time. One thing led to another and I got an interview during the search,” said Szczerbacki. “I was very much attracted to a couple things that have sustained me until now and will. There is the very strong sense of community here. It’s interesting when I interview new faculty candidates they’ll always bring that up. What attracts them is the strong sense of community.”

Saint Rose has been named a “Great College to Work For” for the past three years by The

“As crazy as that may sound, I think I’m ready to do this.”

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The strong sense of community is often cited as a factor in this appellation.

“The president [R. Mark Sullivan] presented me with an opportunity to focus on academic quality and new program development—things that I wanted to do and things which I felt I could do,” Szczerbacki said. “I walked away from tenure, I walked away from 24 years at a good school, but this was a risk that turned out to be a no-brainer in the end, to be honest.”

The provost has been interested in moving into a new set of responsibilities for several years, and said that that he gets “a couple of headhunter calls or e-mails” a month from people searching for possible applicants for presidential or administrative positions at various colleges.

“So you’re on the radar screen and it’s flattering to your ego and

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you think, ‘Well, could I do that job?’ So that’s been going on for awhile. You get to a point in your career where you say, ‘Look-it, I think I’m ready,’’ said Szczerbacki. “Was I encouraged to apply? Yeah, I was encouraged to apply. Maybe they want me out of the job I have...” he added, his smile betraying the quip.

With Szczerbacki set to move into his new post over the summer, his most pressing priority is filling his current position, that of provost and vice president of academic affairs. The position is a highly important post at the College—of the many responsibilities of the provost, one is the fulfillment of the chief executive function in the event that the president cannot fulfill his duties.

When current president R. Mark Sullivan suffered a mild stroke in September 2010, Szczerbacki took over the position of chief executive until Sullivan was well enough to return.

“We now lose an outstanding provost, and that’ll be a very hard hole to fill,” said Richard Thompson, dean of the school of mathematics and sciences.

With gravity, Szczerbacki noted that the circumstances under which he was needed to act as chief executive were those by which the position of president opened. “I’ll say this, in all candor, the way the opportunity arose was Mark [Sullivan]’s stroke,” said Szczerbacki. “It just so happened that [the opportunity] came through circumstances that were very unfortunate. I always assumed that if and when he retired here I would apply.”

Szczerbacki cited his experience in his current and past administrative positions as being a major qualifier for his selection, but highlighted learning from the example of the current College president. “I’ve had the luxury of working with Mark Sullivan for eight years now. So in that close working relationship I know what outstanding leadership is. I’ve had a very good mentor and colleague as friend.”

Broadly lauded for his intelligence, depth and experience, several of Szczerbacki’s colleagues noted specific attributes which

make him a quality choice for president.

“He has a wonderful command of, not only what is going on inside the college of Saint Rose, but what is going on nationally, or even internationally at colleges and institutions that prepare their graduates for the workforce and further their education,” said Margaret Kirwin, dean of the school of education. “He’s got so much depth, and so much vision.”

Thompson has worked alongside Szczerbacki for seven years.

“I’ve been in the room when there have been some very uncomfortable situations where there were some angry people, or there were some things that needed to be straightened out,” Thompson said. “I’ve sat there and just been very impressed with how he can get everyone to calm down, get them to focus on the issues at hand and come to a good conclusion.”

Having been in administrative positions for much of his career—and soon to move into a position which many would see as high-stress—some may wonder what it is that Szczerbacki does to relax in his time not spent in the administrative building.

“I really love to garden, and have since I was about three. I like to get my hands in the dirt.

So if I have a passion for anything and had the time to do it [...] I’ve always loved doing that,” said the provost. “I really don’t have good access to much gardening [at his current residence],” he noted, but that he and his wife Susan will “find a way to get back to that.”

According to his colleagues, Szczerbacki keeps it light-hearted in the meeting room as well.

“We have a kind of running gag at the deans’ meetings about how long it’s going to take us to get off topic and start digressing off into some other area,” said Thompson.

After half a lifetime in higher education and the experiences that occur in such a lifetime David Szczerbacki feels confident enough to say, “As crazy as this may sound, I think I’m ready to do this.”

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Saint Rose Student Recognized for Internship Achievement

By SUNSHINE OSELLA Managing Editor Saint Rose sends many students out to internships around the Capital Region each year and many of those students find their passion through these opportunities. Sal Sapienza, a senior communications major, has achieved the status of number 2 Intern in the entire Eastern Region for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

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proach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and investment products. Sapienza works in the Latham, NY network office, The Tronco Financial Group.

Northwestern Mutual’s internship program was named as having one of America’s “Top 10 Internships” thirteen consecutive times since 1997 according to the 2011 Vault Guide to Internships. This internship provides real-world opportunities for more than 2,000 full-time college and

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Sapienza said that being named the number 2 intern for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network’s Eastern Region is an accomplishment which he never dreamed possible. “This internship has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally and has jumpstarted my career within financial services in an indescribable way. Ultimately I must thank my family, community influences and of course my great mentors and support system at Northwestern for believing in me and helping me accomplish this goal,” said Sapienza.

“Challenging times call for financial security strategies, and in Latham, Sal has led the way this year, helping families revisit their priorities and protect what matters most,” said Northwestern Mutual Senior Vice President, Todd M. Schoon.

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Guesthouse, Campus Expansion

Continued from page A1 Tours are being offered by Mike D’Attilio, executive director of government and community affairs, Kim Lynch, director of events scheduling and administration and Ashley Dwyer, graduate assistant.

Lynch invites all interested to follow their curiosity and tour the new facility as “an opportunity for people to see what the guesthouse looks like and if they will find it suitable for their guests.”

Bryant said that the preparation of this building to serve as the college’s guesthouse consisted of “very modest maintenance and improvement work.” This included the installation of front concrete stairs with a handrail, the stripping of wallpaper and fresh interior painting, window treatments, new bathroom fixtures, and considerable landscaping. In addition to this was the necessary installation of card access, internet access, fire alarms

and security systems. Overall, there were several months of labor involved in perfecting the establishment for this week’s grand opening.

The college’s former guesthouse was located at 932 Madison Ave., until it was torn down during the summer of 2011 in order to make room for Centennial Hall, the college’s new residence hall, which will be completed this summer.

Bryant reported that the new guesthouse was “one of the few properties on South Main within the College’s desired campus perimeter.”

Of the many Saint Rose guests that temporarily inhabited the now demolished 932 Madison guesthouse, Lynch reported the most well-known being John Zogby, current chairman of the board and chief insights officer of IBOPE Zogby International, who was one of two commencement speakers in May 2009.

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8 South Main Ave. was purchased in 2011.

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A view of the street and building of the new guest house at 8 South Main Ave. quired by the ever-expanding Saint Rose in 2011, along with other recent purchases, such as 962 Madison, which is to be used as additional student housing and

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994 Madison, the future Huether School of Business.

The recent college acquisition, 962 Madison Ave., is a house currently rented to students by a local landlord. Jackson Wang, who has lived in the building since August of 2011, said that he and his roommates “will not be living there [next semester] because Saint Rose has bought the property from our landlord.” 962 Madison will most likely serve as student housing next semester.

Because their lease will soon expire and the property has been sold, Wang and his roommates, who were content with their building, the rental price, and their estimated three minute commute to campus, are currently in the process of finding another offcampus apartment. Wang reported that he likes living off campus because it saves him money, and allows him to “just have my own place,” a desire that is shared by many other Saint Rose students.

The two family residence at 962 Madison Ave. was valued at $213,333 according to a 2011 city of Albany assessment listing. It was listed under the title of “Joseph Messian Trust.”

In other facilities related projects, Bryant affirmed that construction work on The Huether

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School of Business is scheduled to continue through June of 2012, and the building will be open and functioning for the fall semester of 2012. The new structure is named after long-time trustee of the college, Richard Huether, who made the undertaking possible through a donation for the college’s school of business.

Bryant said that, “When construction work is completed, the building will feature a new two story addition at the rear of the existing building. The building will contain two large classrooms, three seminar rooms, an Executive Outreach Center, an Internship/Field Study Center, two study lounges, a new elevator and offices.”

All three of these properties are a part of Saint Rose’s need for more space in the ongoing expansion of the college.

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Mansion Neighborhood Scores Victory at Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

By TG BRANFALT JR. Staff Writer Two city properties – one at Madison Place, in the Mansion neighborhood, and the other on Erie Boulevard, near the Port of Albany – were the primary interest of the Albany Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday evening.

Members of the mansion neighborhood attended the meeting in support of Ceallaigh Interiors LLC who purchased 5 Madison Place, a residential property, with the intent of restoring and renting the property.

Tim Kelly, owner of Ceallaigh LLC, bought the property for $80,000 last year. The building at 5 Madison Place was damaged by a 2005 fire that also affected numbers 3, 4 and 6 Madison Place. Kelly purchased the property with the intent of turning each of the buildings’ five stories into individual apartments. The building was used as an apartment complex before the fire, but changes to the zoning laws required Kelly to seek the variance.

“My client intends for a historically true remodel,” said, Daniel Hershberg, whose architectural firm Hershberg & Hershberg represents Ceallaigh LLC during the hearings.

“He would lose his investment plus 20% if he is not approved for the variance,” he said.

Hershberg, who has 45 years in the architecture industry, acts as an expert and intermediary between the property owner and the board regarding zoning codes and

The current 47 Erie Blvd site.

laws.

A key issue in the case was the question of parking for the potential tenants, a common concern throughout the city. Hershberg argued that there was ample parking on Madison Place, Madison Avenue, and Elm Street.

Mary Moneymaker, a board member of the Mansion Neighborhood Association, spoke to the panel in support of Kelly’s

“We’ve waited seven years for someone to come along and pull the fire distressed properties back into shape. We have the chance to fix number five.”

Mary Moneymaker proposal.

“The east garage across from 5 Madison is available for weekend and nighttime parking,” she said.

“We want it to be as historically correct as possible and Tim is the best historic designer Albany has seen.”

Her husband, Richard, also spoke in favor of the Kelly plan and urged the panel to approve the variance.

“We’ve waited seven years for someone to come along and pull the fire distressed properties back into shape,” Moneymaker said.

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ber five.”

The board approved the Variance 4-0, with one absent.

Hershberg also acted as counsel for Global Companies LLC regarding a zoning variance for 47 Erie Blvd.

Global Companies signed a 15 year lease on the property with the intent to establish a liquefied petroleum gas storage and distribution facility. Liquefied petroleum gas is mainly used in residential heating.

Global Companies intends to re-stripe part of Erie Boulevard as well as the crosswalk but also asked the city for “some additional pavement,” according to Hershberg.

The site would be protected with an automatic key card system and monitored by cameras around the clock.

The gas would be delivered to the facility via train, using existing 30 year-old Delaware & Hudson Railroad track and would be stored in tanks underground. The tanks hold 1.4 million gallons of the gas.

The location of the property, within a floodplain, concerned board member Joseph Ray, who raised the issue of the site flooding.

“The tanks will be buried, which will protect them,” Hershberg said.

The proposal was tabled pending a public hearing.

A decision involving 370 Elk St. was also tabled pending public hearing after the issues of the property being subject to grandfather laws were heard by the board.

The board, consisting of G. Michael Apostol, Joseph Ray III, Susie Tucker-Ross, Charles Gronin Jr and Leslie Scott Moran, determine whether residential and commercial properties will be approved for zoning variances which would allow the owners of the property exclusion from certain sections of the current zoning laws.

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Chronicle Documents the Price of Power

By LAURA M. SIMONELLI Contributing Writer Directed by Josh Trank, and written by Max Landis, Chronicle delves into the curiosities of being human, questioning the benefits and the repercussions of some of those very wonders. If you have ever considered what could be done with one such ability or another, be it telekinesis, or invisibility, Chronicle is a definite must-see. Chronicle has the ability to make you ponder your values, the nature of those you surround yourself with, and the essence of your own being.

Taking us on the journey of three high school boys Andrew Detmer, Matt Garetty, and Steve Montgomery, the film’s title derives from Andrew “chronicling” the events before, during, and after their gain of telekinetic abilities with a camcorder he carries everywhere. Two of the main characters contrast drastically: Andrew is a shy, unsocial teen in an abusive home, and his cousin Matt is popular among his peers.

The two boys, along with Matt’s friend Steve literally stumble into what becomes the beginning of their tale one fateful night at a rave.

After their night of debauchery, the three soon learn they have somehow acquired telekinetic abilities. At first, the power they acquired seems harmless, as are the acts they perform with it. Naturally, they trifled with the telekinesis, floating simple objects and playing pranks on strangers. The more they practiced, the stronger the power became. Despite the initial harmless appearance of this new skill, it soon became clear it was dangerous when the power was pushed too far.

As violent nature of the telekinesis became apparent, rules were put into place. They included: never use the power on a living thing; keep it quiet and secret; never use it when in public; and

to never, under any circumstances, use it when one was angry.

After these rules were put into place, all was calm and well for a time, until eventually the strength of the mysterious power reared its ugly head in a way none had been able to expect. This results in tragic death that sets the tone for the remainder of the film.

“The acting and portrayal of the main characters was much better than what was to be expected from watching the trailers.”

In a cross between first person and third person film style, and a somewhat narrative nature, Chronicle is a mind-bending, and, at times, heart-wrenching film. The acting and portrayal of the main characters was much better than what was to be expected from watching the trailers. The display of personality for most all main and supporting characters was fantastic. The acting did not make you question for even a moment the nature of a character, as it was crystal clear they were who they were intended to be.

Dane DeHaan as Andrew Detmer made it obvious his character was an introvert, as intended by the writer. His character’s reactions (or lack thereof) were all clear and purposefully presented.

The same applies to the actors portraying Matt and Steve. Alex Russell as Matt Garetty was spoton showing us the various facets of Matt’s personality.

The excitement of the telekinesis, the suspicion he came to acquire, and the fear and sadness he ultimately faced were never over the top, nor less than what you would expect in his situation.

Michael B. Jordan, as Steve Montgomery did not have as big on an impact, personality-wise

initially. Though he was a main character, the fact that most of the film surrounded Andrew and his trials and tribulations as Matt watched over him, Steve fell to the background for a short while, eventually displaying his imperative presence in the film.

Chronicle was a grand film, and the trailer did not do it justice. The rollercoaster of happiness, sadness and loss, forgiveness, temptation of power, and ugliness of anger were vividly presented.

This film is a must see, pulling you in from the very first scene, and leaving you glued to your seat even after the credits begin to roll. What would you do with such power? Would you use it, trust yourself with it? Would you fear it? Do you think power, in the hands of fragile minded or bitter persons, could become a terrible wrath?

Movie poster for the 2012 film Chronicle.

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Paula Cole to Perform at Premiere Performances

By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole will perform Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 in the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall in the Massry Center for the Arts.

The show, billed as “Backstage with Paula Cole,” will consist of not only a performance, but a conversation with the singer as well. Cole will hold a questionand-answer session for those in attendance about her musical career. The first three rows will be

reserved for Saint Rose students.

Cole has been praised by her contemporaries. She has played alongside artists including: Peter Gabriel, the Counting Crows, and Matchbox 20, to name a few. Artists such as Katherine McPhee (star of NBC’s Smash) have covered her work. Her work covers a variety of genres, including adult contemporary, pop rock, and art rock. Her single “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone” reached Billboard’s Top Ten in the Hot 100 in 1997. The following year, Cole was awarded a Grammy as Best New Artist of the Year.

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Singer Paula Cole

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Rock the Build 2 was a concert fundraiser in Jack’s Place that featured four local bands: Drew and the Grand Spectacular, Brian Willis, Secret Release, and Next Station. The proceeds will benefit this year’s alternative spring break trip to New Orleans in March. This event took place on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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Myles Clendenin sells raffles.

Brian Jay and Lionel “Mr. Suave” Nichols perform.

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Michael Campana of Secret Release performing on Friday.

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Audience member Adesuwa Abulu dances.

Part of the Grand Spectacular, that is Drew and the Grand Spectacular, perform.

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Dan LaFave of Secret Release

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By RACHEL BOLTON Staff Writer Rating- Sweet

I enjoy suspenseful movies and I adore period pieces. The Woman in Black is an eerie combination of both. The frights in the film never let up and I spent some time looking nervously over my scarf, waiting for the titular ghost to reappear. Fans of slasher films might be disappointed with the lack of gore, but The Woman in Black pulls you into a world full of revenge and fear.

Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) is a young Edwardian solicitor still mourning his wife who died in childbirth. In order to support their four year old son, his employer sends him to go through the piles of paperwork that the recently deceased Mrs. Alice Drablow left behind. He does not want to go but knows that he must, or he will lose his job.

Mrs. Drablow’s house, Eel Marsh is located in a remote village. Kipps starts to notice that something is off when no one in town wants him to go near the house. When he does get inside the house, he starts to hear strange noises and sees a woman standing in the graveyard. Shortly after he arrives back in town, a little girl dies after she swallows lye. The villagers do not want Kipps to return to the house but they do not offer an explanation why. He figures out that numerous children in the village have died under horrible circumstances, and the townsfolk blame the apparition of a woman dressed all in black.

Kipps returns to Eel Marsh in the hopes that he can uncover the truth of the Woman in Black.

Unfortunately, he has to deal with secrets of Mrs. Drablow, bad weather, and the fact that the ghosts in the mansion do not like visitors.

I loved The Woman in Black.

It was a traditional ghost story that does not stop the frights until the end credits. Daniel Radcliffe carries the movie well, he is onscreen by himself most of the film. He looks a bit too young to be a widowed solicitor with a young child, but I was too busy being scared to care.

The time and setting of the movie is what makes it effective.

It would not have been as creepy if it was set in modern times. Part of the suspense is that Kipps is isolated in the house; he has no way to contact the town for help.

The house itself was artfully

“Fans of slasher films might be disappointed with the lack of gore, but The Woman in Black pulls you into a world full of revenge and fear.” done. It’s dusty and looks like it should be condemned. Eel Marsh is full of abandoned toys and one of the more intense sequences involves them.

The revelation of the identity of the Woman in Black happens early in the film, but it does not make the film any less disconcerting. It’s her motivation and revenge that drive the plot. Her appearance is freaky, without becoming overly detailed. The ghost blends into the background and you will squirm when you notice that she is there. And as for her face? Some things are better left unsaid.

The ending to The Woman in Black is perfect— and I rarely give that compliment to any form of media. It fits the tone of the film precisely. It’s an entertaining watch if you love scary movies, but bring a friend. You’ll need one.

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By CHRIS SURPRENANT Arts Editor Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie has a penchant for travelling. At least, that’s how it appears, considering another one of her famous novels takes place aboard a ship cruising down the Nile River. If you haven’t noticed by now, Christie enjoys certain stereotypes throughout her novels. Normally, having characters “typed” is not the sign of a great work, but Christie spins her characters in such a way that they still feel fresh.

This is one of Christie’s more soap opera-esque works, in that it’s a rags-to-riches tale gone wrong. The novel opens with Jacqueline (Jackie) de Bellefort and Simon Doyle very much in love, but also very broke. In hopes of getting Simon a job to support them, the couple visits Jackie’s friend Linnet Ridgeway, a beautiful, wealthy socialite. Instead of getting Simon a job, Linnet gets Simon. Needless to say, Linnet’s marrying Jackie’s boyfriend created a rift between the two.

As luck would have it, detective Hercule Poirot runs into Jackie while on a trip to Egypt, where Linnet and Simon happen to be honeymooning. What’s a spurned woman to do? Stalk the happy couple, of course. What appears to have been a chance encounter evolves into an obses-

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sion, as Jackie manages to ruin to every happy event planned by the newly married Doyles.

Jackie confides in Poirot that she has been so unhappy that she has even dreamt of killing Linnet.

Hoping to avoid any further intrusions by Jackie, the Doyles plan an extended trip to Cairo onboard a ship on the Nile River with Poirot. When the ship stops for sightseeing, the Doyles are nearly killed by a falling boulder.

Suspicion immediately falls on Jackie. Later on the voyage, Linnet Doyle is found murdered in her cabin.

Evidence is left to incriminate Jackie. For the duration of the novel, the reader is treated to an assortment of characters that prove, disprove, and then prove again Jackie’s alleged guilt. From alcoholics, embittered young

women, lovesick German doctors, and pushy Americans, Christie thoroughly throws the reader from discovering the murderer.

What follows is a plot straight from Days of Our Lives. Characteristically, Christie’s red herrings are false positives, and lead to a very satisfying conclusion for all involved, including the murderer.

Lovers of melodrama will thoroughly enjoy this. The plot is well-thought-out and holds the reader’s interest at every junction.

Poirot is especially touching in this novel. Christie reveals compassion in him that her readers will not have seen before, at least to this extent. When it comes to Death on the Nile, readers definitely have a great time navigating the muddy waters of crimes of passion.

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7: Digs of twigs 8: Kaput 9: Sandy tract 10: Block up 11: Tornado siren, e.g.

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56: Bleacher creature?

57: Information from Deep Throat 60: Steer clear of 64: Rapture 67: Every one individually 68: Meditation method 69: Nuts for drink flavoring 70: 'Natch!'

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The View From Venus Sexism in the Punk Scene

By ANDI BOYHAN Women’s Initiative I know there has been a lot of debate/discussion recently about sexism in the punk scene.

A lot of people have been doing a lot of talking, on blogs, discussion boards, and in the comfort of our homes. The one thing I have noticed, not only within my friends, but in the punk scene in general, is that people claim to be feminists, that they support equal rights, and that they want to promote a safe space, and yet their actions demonstrate otherwise. I have seen this on several occasions and in a variety of ways, but a recent experience at a show just topped it all. It was the most hypocritical and ironic display of blatant sexism I have experienced in a while.

While sitting in the parking lot of a local DIY venue, I happened to be in close distance to the touring bands vans. There were four bands on tour that had a few friends with them. One of the friends was sitting in the front seat of a van looking at dirty magazines. He asked a band member if he had any Hustlers; apparently the magazine he was looking at just “wasn't doing it for him.”

Now, I understand that you are on tour for months at a time and you have certain things that get you through the day, whatever, I do not care; but is it really necessary to advertise your sexual moments and desires in a venue surrounded by people of a variety of ages and backgrounds. You do not know how a comment like that is going to make people feel, and touring with a band; you are an extension of them. Saying something like that could and did affect their fans, making me personally feel uncomfortable and lose respect for the bands based on the fact that they tolerate that type of behavior.

And that was not even the worst part.

After a local opener, the first

touring band began to play. They played a few songs and then the front man began talking about the night before which they had spent in Montréal. He explained that he and his band mates had spent time with one of the most beautiful girls he had ever met. This was fine, and then the “Hustler” friend felt the need to yell out “How much does it cost to jerk-off to her?” Are you serious? What kind of a thing is that to say in a public forum? I had been photographing the show and immediately backed off disturbed and mildly disgusted that someone would think that was an appropriate and even humorous thing to say. The girl he was talking about was someone's child, someone's friend, and not, to my knowledge, a prostitute of any kind. The band essentially ignored the comment and went on to dedicate their next song to anti-racism/sexism/homophobia. It could not have been more ironic.

Musicians, promoters, and fans need to realize that actions speak louder than words. Writing a song, blog, or talking about equality does not make you proactive if you do not back them up with your actions. You need to tell your friend they are being ignorant when they make sexist comments. Ask your fans to be respectful. Stop using sexist language and degrading terms. If you stand by and allow those who represent you to promote intolerance, you are no better than them.

In fact, you are a weak hypocrite who speaks empty words just to fit in.

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Why Obama Should Repeal Recent Legislation

By JAIRED KROFUT Contributing Writer President Obama has illegally expanded the power of the federal government while showing little respect for the United States Constitution. I use the term illegally because he has done this by passing legislation that undermines First Amendment rights.

In particular, I am referring to the recent legislation passed by the Obama administration that requires health insurance plans provided by Catholic Universities to provide free birth control to women. I believe this legislation is a dangerous threat to our liberty and disregards some of the most basic values that characterize this nation.

The First Amendment says that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Although today few illegal scholars interpret the first amendment in an absolute literal sense, there are at least four general ways through which it is accepted that limitations on free speech can be made. The exceptions include: national security reasons, inciting violence, infringing upon other rights (such as Sixth Amendment rights to an impartial jury), and compelled speech. Of particular relevance to the matter at hand is the last exception, compelled speech. There are two Supreme Court cases that are of particular relevance in this instance. The first is Wooley v.

Maryland, and the second is Hurley v. Irish-American Gay Group of Boston. However, due to time constraints, this article will only address the latter case.

In 1993, a private organization called the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council was given permission by the city of Boston to organize and run the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. However, when a Massachusetts State Court

mandate ordered the council to include the Irish American Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Group of Boston (GLIB) on account of a state law outlawing public discrimination of sexual orientation in public affairs, the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council made claims that the mandate violated their free speech. Eventually, the case (now referred to as Hurley v. Irish-American Gay Group of Boston) made its way all the way to the Supreme Court where a unanimous court decision held that position that the state mandate was unconstitutional on the basis that the order, "violate[s] the fundamental First Amendment rule that a speaker has the autonomy to choose the content of his own message and, conversely, to decide what not to say." In other words, no private organization can be compelled or forced to say anything. The fact that the Veterans Council was a private organization protected them from having to comply with a government mandate that would have forced them to allow GLIB to take a place in their parade, thereby altering the content of the message they wished to present.

In light of this case, does the new legislation passed by the Obama administration not sound an awful lot like compelled speech? Keep in mind that health care, with the exception of Medicare and Medicaid, is a private organization. If health insurance plans that are provided by Catholic Universities do not wish to

provide free birth control to women, then they have every right not to do so. The official position of the Catholic Church since 1968 has been against providing contraceptives to women on the basis of Human Vitae, a papal encyclical that defined the doctrine of the church. Obama has absolutely no right to force them to do otherwise without infringing upon their first amendment rights. Besides, if congressmen and women are really worried about women’s health, as they claim to be, they are wasting their time with this issue because there are plenty of other organizations that will hand out free birth control. If someone simply does not like the fact that certain insurance plans do not cover something, nobody is forcing him or her to stay with that same insurance provider. Is that not the beauty of the free market system?

In conclusion, this legislation is ipso-facto proof that our government has become too big and intrusive to the rhythm of our lives. Whether you agree with the Catholic Church or not on this issue is irrelevant. What is relevant to this discussion, however, is the unlawful expansion of the federal government. The Obama administration has ignored prior ruling within the Supreme Court that would have prevented this sort of atrocity from happening. It may be Catholic Universities today who are having their rights compromised; tomorrow however, it could be you.

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The Rise of Linsanity

By JACKSON WANG Sports Editor Two weeks ago, nobody knew who Jeremy Lin was. Fast forward to today, Lin, aka Linsane, aka Linsanity, aka all he does is Lin Lin Lin, just became one of the most popular players in the NBA. Four games later and four straight wins, he’s become the most popular Harvard student since Mark Zuckerburg.

A man that was living on his brother’s couch two weeks ago can now finally have his own place after being guaranteed a contract from the Knicks.

Jeremy Lin, the man who took advantage of every opportunity he’s gotten has become a rising star in the NBA. The Knicks don’t have to wait for the injured Baron Davis anymore, their savior has arrived.

He’s not only packing arenas because of his talent, but also because of race. Lin is the first American NBA player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent.

The Chinese community has been waiting for a new Chinese superstar to appear after the retirement of Yao Ming this summer.

While he was in high school, Lin led his team, Palo Alto, to the state title game where they defeated the nationally known Mater Dei. He was also named first team all state and northern California player of the year.

Even with those honors, no college basketball coach was willing to give him a scholarship.

Harvard and Brown were the only two schools that offered him a spot on the team if he walked out.

Eventually Lin decided to take his talents to Harvard and the rest was history. Lin became the first Ivy League player to record at least 1,450 points (1,483), 450 rebounds (487), 400 assists (406) and 200 steals (225).

After completing his four years at Harvard, he went undrafted in the NBA Draft. The man who earned everything did it again to earn a spot on an NBA team.

At a NBA summer league, Lin

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showed off what he’s made of against John Wall. Wall, who was a former first round draft pick, was forced to earn everything being guarded by Lin. At the same time, Lin was showing up Wall putting up 13 points from 6-for12 shooting.

Soon after, Lin signed a deal with the Golden State Warriors but saw very little action. Lin played one season with the Warriors before getting released on the first day of training camp after the lockout.

After a quick date with the Houston Rockets, the New York Knicks were up next taking a chance with Lin. All Lin needed was one chance and with that one chance he got himself a guaranteed contract with the Knicks.

The man who nobody wanted to take a chance with is now the new sensation in the NBA. Even after having three impressive performances, people still doubted his skills.

All that was silence after playing Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers last Friday. That’s when Lin lit up stats book with 38 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals to turn haters into believers.

In a system where everybody shoots, Lin fits perfectly because of his ability to see the floor and find the open man. With Lin’s ability to shoot and take it to the basket, it makes him one of the most dangerous point guards since Derrick Rose came on the scene.

Lin is also doing this without the superstars. I guess we’ll see what happens when Melo and Stoudemire come back. Hopefully they can gel together and become a contender for the title.

Let’s just hope they don’t become the three stooges.

Everything that’s happened to Lin has been earned. Lin has taken every opportunity that’s come his way and he’s certainly doing his best with this one.

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Volume 80 Issue 22

Is There a “Right Time” to Lose in the NFL?

By SAM MAXWELL Staff Writer Often times after a team wins the Super Bowl, they attribute the victory to “getting hot at the right time.” The team says their run in the playoffs was due to coming together, and playing their best football at the right time.

So, I wanted to analyze just when is this “right time” for a team to come together? How many games does it take to get a team on the right track?

I analyzed the regular season results of the last ten Super Bowl champions, and looked to see which weeks were the most popular for these teams to lose.

The last ten champions are as follows: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, the New England Patriots in 2003, and 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 and 2008, the Indianapolis Colts in 2006, the New York Giants in 2007, and 2011, the New Orleans Saints in 2009, and the Green Bay Packers in 2010.

My hypothesis before looking at the results was the most of the losses would have occurred at the beginning of the season. If the “getting hot at the right time” explanation is true, the teams would not have been losing games in weeks 15, 16, and 17. Howev-

er, after looking at the results, I found that my hypothesis was dead wrong.

After looking at the results, the most frequent week for a Super Bowl champion to lose was week 15 of the regular season. Out of the last ten champions, half of them lost that week.

What is even more surprising is the fact that the second highest loss frequency rate was week 16 (along with weeks 12, 13 and 1) with four of the last 10 champions losing that week.

In fact, the most interesting fact I found was in 2009: the New Orleans Saints lost their final three games before entering the playoffs. The team lost in weeks 15, 16, and 17, after not losing at all in the previous 14 weeks! That could not be farther away from entering the playoffs “getting hot at the right time.”

If you divide the season in half (putting week 9 in the second half), the last ten Super Bowl champions lost 16 games in weeks 1-8, and 27 games in weeks 10-17 (none of the teams lost in week 9). I would have bet those numbers had been reversed.

However, it seems that it does not matter when you are playing your best football, as long as you play well enough to win and advance.

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Mario Manningham making one of the biggest catches of his career.

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NBA All-Star Selections Call for Praise and Criticism

By JOSHUA NATOLI Staff Writer We now have the big picture of who will take center stage in this year’s NBA All-Star Game. As always, the voting has revealed some surprises, snubs, and undeserving choices.

The starting lineups for both the Eastern and Western Conferences have been chosen by the popular fan vote. The East boasts a lineup made up of Derrick Rose, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard, while the West offers Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, and Andrew Bynum.

Although the starting lineups reflect the best players at their position in both conferences, the fan vote often turns into a popu-

larity contest. My main focus point here is the selection of Carmelo Anthony. There is no doubt in anybody’s mind that Anthony is not a great player, but his very lack luster season on failing “superstar” team questions his relevance as a starter.

Andre Iguodala and Luol Deng, both All-Star reserves, are much more sensible picks for Anthony’s starting spot.

The West lineup poses two questions to fans. The first one: is Griffin really better than Kevin Love? Statistically, no. Athletically, yes. Sure, Kevin Love’s stats top Blake Griffin’s in both rebounding and points, but Griffin’s showmanship and athletic ability are what people want to see in an All-Star game, that is why the starting role is his.

The second question: is An-

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Chris Paul will be playing in his 5th NBA All-Star game.

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Derrick Rose will be playing in his 3rd NBA All-Star game.

drew Bynum really an All-Star?

My answer is absolutely. This is not based off of stats or team record, but purely off the fact the he is the best at his position in the West, and that is enough to warrant the All-Star label.

The reserves are really where the scrutiny lies. Unlike the two starting lineups, the reserve rosters are picked by coaches around the league so the more deserving players will be picked, or maybe not.

The West is the main offender in terms of All-Star snubs, the worst selections of all being Tony Parker and Steve Nash. I can think of two other, much more deserving point guards than these two, Ricky Rubio and Kyle Lowry.

I do not understand why coaches cannot get passed letting rookies like Rubio become AllStars. I understand Blake Griffin became an All-Star last year as a rookie, but last year was technically his second year and his play was outstanding.

Ricky Rubio’s play has been outstanding as well, bringing the dismal Timberwolves of last year to the above .500 mark with his high assist totals and flashy play.

Kyle Lowry on the other hand, has been incredible. This man has been getting MVP considerations and has never been selected to the All-Star game, but the old and frail Steve Nash has.

Something is wrong with this system when a player who has led a starless team to an over .500 record, and also has great numbers does not get picked over a guy like Steve Nash.

Another undeserving All-Star that may come as a shock to some is Dirk Nowitzki. The past Finals MVP has not been as productive as his usual self averaging only 17 points per game. The much more desirable player here would be Rudy Gay of the Memphis Grizzlies, who is averaging more points and more rebounds than Nowitzki.

It is very relieving to finally see LaMarcus Aldridge on the West team. Aldridge has shown

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Dwight Howard will be playing in his 6th NBA All-Star game. the NBA that he is one of the elite scoring forwards in the game over the past two years and has been snubbed in each of them. Now he can finally display his talents as an All-Star.

The East reserves are taking heat for the addition of Paul Pierce to the roster, the only Celtic to make the team. Many have criticized Pierce’s play this year as under par. I can agree with the criticism based that there are more deserving players out there like Danny Granger, whose play has been spectacular in leading the Indiana Pacers.

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson could also have been replaced

by Milwaukee Bucks’ Brandon Jennings whose play has been superior to that of Johnson’s, or Rajon Rondo who is averaging nearly ten assists a game.

A few surprises make their presence known on the East ros-

ter in Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76ers and Roy Hibbert of the Indiana Pacers. Iguodala has been leading the 76ers to the best record in the Eastern Conference with his more than stellar play.

Roy Hibbert previewed his potential last year as his Pacers gave the Chicago Bulls a fight in the playoffs, now Hibbert’s talents in Indiana are on full display as the Pacers are looking to make themselves a postseason force in the Eastern Conference.

It is a shame that statistics and talent cannot overcome popularity in the All-Star game. The main goal is to put on a show for the fans so that means the most popular players are going to get picked, even if they have been outperformed by someone else.

You can catch the spectacle on Sunday, February 26th.

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Still Looking for Work

By MICHAEL SMITH Staff Writer Pitchers and catchers start reporting this week for many MLB teams, and position players will return soon after. With that said, the 2012 season will be underway, yet there are still some free agents in the open market, guys who could still prove to be impact players.

Roy Oswalt is the arguably top starting pitcher still not on a roster, coming off a tough season with Philadelphia. In 2011, Oswalt had a 9-10 record with a 3.69 ERA in 23 starts. Oswalt missed time last year due to a series of tornadoes that hit near his hometown in Missouri. When he returned, he dealt with back problems that put him on the disabled list.

Oswalt has been linked to the

New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Toronto Blue Jays, all rumors with nothing being confirmed. Most of

“Oswalt has been linked to the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Toronto Blue Jays, all rumors with nothing being confirmed.” those teams have denied being in negotiations with Oswalt, others have said they are staying away from Oswalt because he is asking for too much money for a guy

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coming off an injury-riddled season.

Boston would be a good spot for Oswalt because he would be apart of another formidable rotation like he was in Philadelphia, going from Halladay, Lee, and Hamels, to Beckett, Lester, and Lackey.

There is a group of hitters that are still out there, and are widely considered to fit the same need for many teams, as a fourth or fifth outfielder and designated hitter.

Vladimir Guerrero, Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez, and Hideki Matsui are four guys that American League teams are looking at as guys that might be able to round out their lineup. Damon, Ibanez, and Matsui all have added value over Guerrero because they are all left-handed.

Ibanez has been rumored to be close to signing with the Yankees, and that would be a very solid addition. Ibanez is a guy who can still play left field, if needed, and he can definitely still hit.

Last year in Philadelphia, Ibanez saw a drop off in his batting average, from .275 in 2010, to .245 in 2011; however, he still hit 20 home runs and had 84 RBI’s. Though he is aging, a lefthanded hitter with those power numbers who will play 81 games in Yankee Stadium, still has high value.

Not to mention that a guy hitting after Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano, Mark Teixeira, and Alex Rodriguez will see a lot of pitches with runners on base.

The other three guys have been quiet and not much has been said about them. All four have been linked to a few teams here and there, but nothing of any substance.

So, if you are looking at your team’s roster and feel you are missing a few pieces, do not worry. There are guys that are still out there that can bring some help to your team, and as teams begin spring training, the prices of these guys will begin to drop.

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Volume 80 Issue 22

Where Will Manning End Up?

By DAVID LEBLANC Staff Writer For many months, sports fans have been wondering one crucial question, what will happen to Peyton Manning? Although there is no clear cut answer to this much more complex problem, we as fans begin to see pieces of the puzzle falling together.

Manning who is now 35, has been playing since 1998 with only one team, the Indianapolis Colts. But the million dollar question seems to be, what will happen to this 11-time pro bowler now that he has reached an age of isolation and the Colts have the number one pick.

Will he end up finishing out his career with a team like the Arizona Cardinals or possible the Washington Redskins? Or will he remain a Colt?

On Wednesday the 8th while entertaining reporters, Manning has shown that he is still not fully ready. Manning was unable to throw to his left. Seeing how the Colts don’t have a very superior running game, the quarterback of that team must be able to throw wherever he needs to. This is not a good sign.

Reporters also discovered that after talking with some of his teammates, “That he doesn’t really have the velocity on the ball yet.” With this said, what is to come of this once elite quarterback.

One of the teams that were talked about as an option for Pey-

ton was the Arizona Cardinals, who coincidentally just hired Peyton’s long time quarterback coach. Is this a sign of where he might end up? See, the main concern for teams who could possibly get Peyton is his longevity.

Being that he’s 35 shows he is only able to produce for a maximum of 3-4 more years. If a team’s GM is willing to make a huge trade for the veteran QB, then he must have the ability to produce a Super Bowl appearance within that time period.

Not too many teams are built like that. Possible teams may include the Cardinals, the Redskins, the Dolphins or the Raiders. Another problem with Manning being on the move is that there are only a limited number of teams who do not already have their “franchise” quarterback.

Another possible alternative is Manning could retire. Although there have been no indications of this, it should not be completely ruled out. There is a possibility that he may not want to play for any other team. However, it is severely unlikely. Yet with all the changes that have been happening in Indianapolis and around the league, anything is possible in the NFL. No matter the outcome, and no matter where the veteran may end up, we must all remember that he was one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game.

He will be one of the highest held quarterbacks for many more years to come.

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Peyton Manning has been cleared by doctors to play.

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Golden Knights Take Down First Place Adelphi

By CONNOR HICKS Contributing Writer The Golden Knights proved Thursday night that a team shouldn’t be measured solely on what their record looks like, but how they rise to the occasion when an opportunity presents itself.

The opportunity: to show fans and critics alike that despite the fact that the season is lost, they will fight. By no means have the Golden Knights had what they would call a successful season; their record going into Thursday night’s game against league leading Adelphi was 4-17.

While many expected the Golden Knights to battle as they’ve done all year, few antici-

pated them to come out of Nolan Gymnasium with a 65-61 win over Adelphi.

The Golden Knights came out of the gates swinging, allowing just three field goals in the first 10 minutes of play. On the offensive end, senior forward Brian Hanuschak hit three consecutive shots to help the Golden Knights jump out to an early lead, the third of which marked his 1,000th point in a Saint Rose uniform.

As expected, the 13-4 Panthers scraped their way back in the opening half to tie the game at 26, but all momentum was soon diminished when junior guard Andre Pope hit a buzzer beating three following a Sheldon Griffin steal.

Strong contributions from

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Sheldon Griffin going up strong with the ball.

sophomore forward Dominykas Milka, who scored 10 points off the bench in the second half, and Kareem Thomas, who netted 8 points in the half including two three’s, helped the Golden Knights push their lead to 11 by the 10:06 mark.

However, as once again anticipated, Adelphi fought their way back as they went on a 15-7 run to cut the lead to three with just under four minutes left. Hanuschak once again rose to the occasion with a tip-in and a lay-up to bring an end to any momentum Adelphi had.

Leading by four, the Golden Knights played lock-down defense, dominated the glass, and would go on to hit four consecutive clutch free-throws to secure the 65-61 win.

Hanuschak, who lead the team with 14 points and 8 rebounds, was proud that his guys came out and played a full, relentless forty minutes.

“We were able to close the game out and play well down the stretch, which is something we’ve failed to do in a lot of our other games,” said Hanuschak. “Everybody stepped up and did their job and I’m just glad we could come out with a win.”

When asked how it felt to join fellow teammate Rob Gutierrez as the 26th player in school history to score 1,000 points, Hanuschak, the league leader in field goal percentage answered, “It feels great to reach 1,000. There’s a lot of good guys on that list and it’s just great to contribute as much as I can.”

Strong efforts from Dominykas Milka (12 points, 5 rebounds), Kareem Thomas (11 points, 3-4 from long range), and Sheldon Griffin (10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals) helped the Golden Knights get their second win in the last three games.

The Golden Knights will take on Assumption tonight at 7:30 at the Nolan Gymnasium.

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Dominykas Milka finished the game with 12 points and 5 rebounds.

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Kareem Thomas finished the game with 11 points.

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Volume 80 Issue 22

Head Coach Tim Robbins Ready to Lead Men’s Lacrosse Saint Rose men’s lacrosse team set to begin their first inaugural season on February 25th

By HANNAH VAIR Contributing Writer Coming to Saint Rose with a great deal of experience, Tim Robbins will coach the first ever Golden Knights men’s lacrosse team.

“It’s a once in a lifetime experience to start a brand new program,” said Robbins.

In preparation for the season, the team has been practicing and already won their first scrimmage. As the spring hits, figuring out how things work will be easier for Robbins and his coaching staff.

Clearly, the brand new men’s lacrosse team is what brought Robbins to Saint Rose, but there is more of a connection than just the coaching position. Previously an assistant coach at Springfield College, Robbins discussed the history between both Springfield and Saint Rose.

Robbins noted that both colleges share similar values relating to teaching and education. Robbins also said he likes the community atmosphere here and the way people are involved, including the president of the school. The Plumeri Sports Complex, where home lacrosse games will be held

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Robbins is the first head coach in the history of men’s lacrosse. is another positive.

“The field is a family environment more than a college campus,” said Robbins.

Although starting fresh is exciting, it is a much greater challenge than continuing to work with an existing program. Having come from an assistant coaching position at Springfield College to being the first ever head coach is a new territory for Robbins.

“It’s just new issues that arise I’ve never had to deal with,” said

Robbins. More responsibility and having the role of a disciplinarian are two main differences.

Thinking about the future is huge in regards to recruiting and maintaining a good roster, but Robbins is on top of things as recruiting for next year has already begun, including a few already committed players. Not wanting to replace 30 players from the same graduating class, “the magic number is to bring in 6 guys,” said Robbins.

The recruiting process is very important to Robbins, he likes the idea of coaching the players he recruited and being able to control who he brings to the team.

Opposed to coaching high school lacrosse, coaching at the collegiate level, “provides more of a reflection of the coaching staff,” said Robbins. Also, creating relationships with the players and their families is a key part of recruiting them from the beginning.

The team is largely made up of freshmen that all live together in Brubacher Hall. As for the team chemistry, “so far so good,” said Robbins. The few older players on the team are able to gel with the younger players. It is just as much an experience for them as it is for coach Robbins and his staff.

When discussing the team, Robbins was very sure of their positive attitude. When asking about the team’s enthusiasm, without hesitation Robbins responded, “yes, there is lots of energy.” This is certainly something the team will use to its advantage when competing.

“It’s a once in a lifetime experience to start a brand new program.”

Tim Robbins Saint Rose will play one of the hardest schedules in division II, going up against tough competitors including Le Moyne, Saint Michaels, and Merrimack. Although they are not in the league yet, the team still has goals, as they will compete against these and other future league opponents.

“We just have to show up and hold our own this year, we’re the underdogs,” said Robbins.

Typically first year program teams aren’t eligible for the post

season but Saint Rose is. Making it to the post season will definitely be a goal to reach for. Robbins also pointed out that creating a culture is vitally important.

“There is no system here yet, the guys have to care about each other,” said Robbins.

Robbins has loved lacrosse ever since he picked up a stick, and knew this is what he wanted to do, as it’s his only passion. He is very enthusiastic and goal oriented, wanting to give the players a positive learning experience.

He noted that his favorite part of college was being out on the field with his teammates.

“I want to give these kids the same experience I had in college,” said Robbins.

The Golden Knights lacrosse team will be in action at their first home game on February 29th against Dominican College at the Plumeri Sports Complex.

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