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President Bertolino talks challenges, opportunities at Southern Faculty prepares for furlough days

By Alex Palmieri

The Southern faculty will have to take three furlough days for the 2017-18 academic year. These furlough days will be decided by each faculty member and mean there will be no class for students. The President of American Association of University Professors, Julian Madison, said these days are not in his best interest. “I don’t like the furlough days in a sense that it is a cut in pay,” said Madison. Madison said back in the early 90s, the governor of Connecticut, Lowell Weicker, saw the state was falling behind in payments and wanted to raise taxes. But Madison said it all came down to the pensions. The state was not putting in the money it was supposed to to cover the pensions. Early in the 21st century, there was a big propaganda campaign to not PHOTO |PALMER PIANA raise taxes, because it was needed to President Bertolino speaking to faculty and staff at his first university address of the academic year. pay out the pension fund. “Now here we are today,” said Madison, “where the state and to talk about the roles the President Bertolino said the I constantly hear positive is hundreds of millions in debt. By Josh LaBella faculty will have in seeing them university serves a working class comments.” Everyone has to catch up to the state through. population and national studies The goals he set for the univer- pensions. State employers are being “While I continue to remain show that regional public univer- sity included raising student asked to carry everything on their enthusiastic, optimistic and sities like Southern consistently retention, building a stronger backs. But the legislature has shown Southern Connecticut State positive about the present and move students up the economic graduate program and rolling out absolutely no will whatsoever to University President Joe Bertolino future of Southern Connecticut latter. He said that for him, that a new advisement model within raise revenue and to tax the wealthy, made his first university address State University,” said Bertolino, gives Southern value and a sense the next three years. He also said the one percent of the state who are to a crowd of faculty and students “at the same time, these emotions of purpose. he wants to establish a physical paying at a lower rate than anybody this Monday in the Adanti Ball- must be tempered by the reality “We can make this a good time Southern presence at Gateway else.” room. of the changing landscape on our for Southern and the people we and Housatonic community Madison said across the country, The event, which took place campus and in higher education.” serve,” Bertolino said. colleges. states have put less and less money at 1 p.m., opened with the video According to Bertolino, the Southern has had many “If we have our way it will into higher education. To make up for of the Convocation of the class reality is that higher education is successes recently, Bertolino be introduced in the spring of that, students are now forced to pay of 2021. The video ended with not being perceived positively. He said. He said they include the 2018,” said Bertolino. “We are very higher tuition. the flash mob in front of Buley said that will make their jobs more university now being featured excited about it.” “There is a serious issue going on,” library. President Bertolino said he challenging. annually in the Princeton review President Bertolino said he said Madison. thought the video encapsulated “On a national level the value of green colleges, being in the was looking for the entire campus All of this ties into the university the vibrant energy of Southern. of higher education is being design phase of a new 74 million community to identify opportuni- having to take the furlough days. The “Southern has a special spirit questioned,” Bertolino said. dollar Health and Human Services ties for efficiency, reorganization, whole idea is that all state employers that isn’t replicated on many “With tuition rates continuing to building, and receiving praise for or realignment of responsibilities. will take three days off where they do campuses,” said Bertolino. rise and student debt spiraling, its 14 to 1 student-faculty ratio. He said to succeed it must be a not do any work to cover for that. The purpose of the university colleges and universities are “The buzz surrounding team effort. “These are days where you address, Bertolino said, was to increasingly being seen as elite Southern is quite strong, and “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” normally work, but you take the day remind the attendants of South- institutions, out of touch with getting better,” Bertolino said. said Bertolino, “It’s a wonderful off,” said Madison. “Faculty will take ern’s successes, to share priorities what’s happening in the real “When I’m out in the commu- opportunity and an exciting time days off where they normally teach.” and how he plans to achieve them world.” nity or meeting with alumni for Southern.” Madison said Western Connect- icut State University and Central Connecticut State University made an agreement that for March 9, the day before spring break for the 2018 calendar year, will be one of the Campus experts talk about drugs on campus days they choose, along with any other two days that they want. As for Southern, they get to choose any According to Dooley, there is a Dooley said when it comes to former users who can talk about days they want. drug epidemic across the country drugs on campus, they primarily the dangers,” said Dooley. “We will try to take the days that By Josh LaBella and it would be a blanket state- see marijuana, but periodically Emily Rosenthal, the coordinator will be the least harmful to students,” ment to say there is not one on they do come across others types. of the Wellness Center, said alcohol said Madison. “If you’re going to campus. In a 2016 report of a study is the biggest issue on Southern’s lose pay, you should have a right to According to the 2017 State “There are users and there may conducted by the Wellness Center, campus and marijuana is a close choose the days you want to lose.” Medical Examiner report, there be sales that are going on around 912 students were asked about second. She said there is not a Jonathan Wharton, a political have been 1,076 deaths caused campus,” said Dooley. “It’s a very various topics including drug use. lot of illicit drug use on campus science professor, said the students by accidental drug overdoses in dangerous situation, especially While only eight students said although there is some. of the university have a voice and it Connecticut this year, a nearly 15 with fentanyl. People think they’re they had used heroin in the last “There is some and obviously should be heard. percent increase from last year. using one drug when they could year, 305 students said they had some is not great,” said Rosenthal. “Anytime you deal with a situation One of the overdoses took be using something different.” used marijuana in the last 30 days. “We’re not seeing an epidemic of like this that is in Connecticut it is place on Southern’s campus Dooley said it is certainly an Dooley said the campus runs illicit drug use on our campus. Less impacting students,” said Wharton. on Aug. 6 in the North Campus issue but his department faces it programs throughout the year than 7 percent misuse prescription “It’s not that student learning abilities Midrise. Ray Lucas, a junior sports proactively. In addition to the law including the Law Enforcement drugs and less than 7 percent won’t be diminished in any kind of management major, overdosed enforcement side of the matter, and Resident Network Program misuse other hardcore drugs. way in this instance, but I think this in his room from the effects of he said they are collaborative with or LEARN program. The LEARN As the drugs get more illicit, the speaks more towards the moral.” fentanyl, a powerful substance other departments on campus. Program involves officers going percentage goes down.” He said Connecticut has been that drug dealers use in painkillers, “It’s pretty holistic,” said Dooley. to resident halls and talking to Rosenthal said the Wellness facing this kind of crisis for a long heroin and cocaine to cut the cost “We work with support services students about drug use and drug Center runs programs in class- time, and has been going on for a of production. such as the Wellness Center and statistics. The department also rooms where they talk about the series of years. Chief of Police Joseph Dooley counseling. We look at it and try hosts larger events. dangers of alcohol, marijuana and “This will pose challenges,” said said that in his 12 years at to investigate where we can, take “We partner with other depart- tobacco. They also have a special Wharton. “It will be challenging for Southern, this is the third over- action if we have to, but also are ments on campus and we often program on prescription and other faculty members and administrators. dose he has seen. He said while concerned that the education is bring in other (police) departments drug use. What are we going to do? We don’t it is very tragic, it is fortunate ongoing to hopefully stem the such as New Haven, state police, know. That’s the scariest part. We that there have not been more. tide of drugs.” DEA, the state attorney’s office and SEE DRUGS ON CAMPUS ON PAGE 2 don’t know what the effect of this will be.” PAGE 2 NEWS SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Students react to off-campus carjacking incident

By Josh LaBella Randall said the victim and the students with him were had that experience. all football players. While he said he believes it takes gall to “It’s a little unfortunate,” he said, “that students have to be attempt a crime like that, it proves that the crime was a crime weary when they leave campus. Almost unfair.” On Friday Sept. 8 at 10 a.m., Southern Connecticut State of opportunity. Ross said he feels safe when he goes off campus, but that University Students received an “Off-Campus Safety Alert” via “It’s always a possibility,” Randall said. “If the opportunity is because he takes precautions. an email from Chief of Police Joseph Dooley. presents itself and the person feels that he has the means to “I would recommend that after eight or nine at night The email read, “At around 10 p.m. Thursday [Sept. 7], New pull it off, they will pull it off.” students use a buddy system when going off campus,” Ross Haven Police responded to a carjacking at 158 Fitch St., the Randall said the university is not a gated community and said. “Obviously it didn’t work for the football players but the gas station located near campus at the intersection of Fitch when a student leaves campus they are at the mercy of the risk goes down.” and Blake Streets. Upon arrival officers located the victim and city of New Haven. “The carjacking is freaky,” said Taylor Tenenbaum. “I don’t four witnesses, all of them Southern students.” Johnny Gonzales, a junior sports management major, said really ever feel safe when I go off-campus. It’s a bad area.” The victim had parked and exited his vehicle at the gas he was surprised when he heard about the carjacking. Tenenbaum, a junior biological anthropology major, said station when he was approached by a male with a handgun, “I’m new here, I just transferred, so I don’t know much when she goes off campus and into New Haven or Hamden the email stated, who demanded money. When the student about the area,” Gonzales said. she is always looking out. She also said she tries to avoid told the man he had no money, the suspect took his vehicle Gonzales goes around town with his friends a lot, he said, needing to go out at night by running all her errands during instead. Nobody was injured during the incident and the but he was never nervous about it, until now. the day. vehicle was located by New Haven Police a short time later. “After hearing about the carjacking I realized I had to be “On campus, I don’t think I need to feel unsafe of uncom- Southern Police Lt. Richard Randall has been working more cautious,” Gonzales said. “If it can happen to them it can fortable,” Tenenbaum said. “But outside of campus, the area at the department for 17 years and worked for 21 years happen to me.” sucks.” in the New Haven Police Department before that. He said Brianna Van Eyndhoven, a sophomore biology pre-med Poyan Haraj-Sai, a sophomore nursing major, said he the corner has had various criminal activity on and off major, said she drove by the gas station right after the feels neutral about the carjacking because a friend told him throughout that time. incident happened. the football players were being disrespectful to the suspect “It’s the only carjacking that I can remember that “I saw all the guys standing out front in a circle talking to before he robbed them. happened this close to campus,” Randall said. “What the someone who must have been the gas station employee,” “If they were being more respectful,” said Haraj-Sai, “Then campus community has to realize is that we are in an urban said Van Eyndhoven. “I didn’t know what to think at the time.” it wouldn’t have happened. The guy probably did it just to setting.” When she got the alert from Southern police the next prove a point.” According to Randall, Southern has housing devel- morning, Van Eyndhoven said she thought it was crazy that The way Haraj-Sai sees it, he said, New Haven is the kind opments and low-income housing on many sides of the she happened to be driving by them after the event. Overall, of place where if a person is at the wrong place at the wrong campus. He said because of this there is always the potential she said, it does not change how safe she feels when going time, they can become a victim. He said there are several to have problems and Southern students should understand off campus. things he does to make sure he stays safe. these are crimes of opportunity. “I feel safe but, you know, stuff happens,” said Van “It’s about being confident,” Haraj-Sai said. “Be confident “If you know that, take precautions,” Randall said. “Make Eyndhoven. “You just need to be more aware of your and don’t make yourself a target. The people around here sure you take your keys out of your car, don’t leave it running. surroundings.” aren’t dumb. They won’t mess with you unless you cause [Students] should travel in groups. Particularly at night you According to Dom Ross, a freshman finance major, it was problems or make it look easy.” should try not to travel alone.” not surprising for him to learn that students from Southern

Students and faculty learn about ‘The Effects of Ending DACA’

Both Ginicola and Rhoades said it is critical to help people By Josh LaBella in the DACA program get their stories out. Rhoades said the other side of crisis is opportunity and it is important to find the power of your voice. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Sept. 5 Ginicola said, “When you want to make legislative change, that the Trump administration would be rescinding the you need the numbers yes, but you also need the stories. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, known Stories are what move people to action and change the as DACA, instituted by the Obama administration in hearts and minds of people and the legislature.” 2012. According to Ginicola, Southern has been very supportive “The DACA program was implemented in 2012 and of DACA students. She noted that many of the people in the essentially provided a legal status for recipients for room were from different support groups across campus a renewable two-year term, work authorization and including the undocumented student support team. other benefits, including participation in the social After the event Francisco Salinas, a senior computer security program, to 800,000 mostly-adult illegal aliens,” science major, said the presentation went well and he Sessions said. learned a lot. He said he came because he is part of the The announcement caused many to fear that people Hispanic community and he recently learned one of his close in the DACA program would face deportation once their friends is in the DACA program. status came up for renewal. “I didn’t know he was a Dreamer,” said Salinas. “He and I “This is not the country we want,” said Misty Ginicola, are sort of parallel. We met at Southern and we have similar a professor in the counseling and school psychology backgrounds. We started here together and he’s worked just department, or CSP. as hard as I have. We started together and I want to finish Libby Rhoades and Ginicola hosted an event last together.” Thursday in the Adanti Theater called “DACA Affects Us PHOTO |JOSH LABELLA Caitlyn Clarkson Pereira, the student services coordinator All.” listen. in the school of education, said she came to the vent as a Their focus, they said, was to discuss ways faculty and “Allow people to tell their member of the undocumented students support team. She students could support students at Southern in the DACA stories,” said Ginicola. “You want to make it better. That’s not said she got involved after President Trump’s election. program and promote social justice. helpful. One piece of advice we want to give you is to listen. “Getting to know those students and hearing their “We would like to start... talking to people about the Sometimes when people are going through dark emotions stories,” she said, “there was no question in my mind that impact of that,” said Rhoades, the school psychology and fear we shut them down really quickly. Allow them to they need as much advocacy and assistance as they can get. program coordinator, for CSP. talk.” They are rock stars and I am so proud and lucky to know One person who spoke, Angela Lopez-Velasquez, said the According to Rhoades it is time to connect with students them.” students that have approached her are very nervous about and make them feel supported. Clarkson Pereira said she was happy with the turnout of how it could affect them. “It’s a powerful thing, seeing that you’re not alone,” she the event. According to her, there is fear and anxiety people “They are very upset and very afraid of the consequences said. have in being involved with a movement like theirs because that this will bring in the short term,” said Clarkson Pereira, According to Ginicola, one of the most important things they do not know how it will make them look or if it will lead a professor in the special education department and a to do is to not give up. to consequences for themselves. member of the undocumented student support team. “It’s “Fighting an uphill battle is emotionally draining,” Ginicola “It was good to a mix of faculty and staff and students definitely been an emotional response right away.” said. “It becomes too much, which is why people stop. Make here,” Clarkson Pereira said, “and for us to bring more aware- Ginicola said there are several things people can do to sure to remain calm. We make better decisions when we are ness about the undocumented student support team.” help DACA students and one of the main ways is to just calm.”

personal growth.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Keiser said their main goal initially will be to raise aware- ness on Southern’s campus about the programs they run “We really do more of the primary prevention and and to let students know that there are places they can go Correction education,” said Rosenthal. “We give the students the to get assistance with their drug use. She said she hopes information about it, the risks associated with them, and we that someday there is a residential piece of the program are also doing a new program where we go into every first where students can life in a drug-free dorm. year classroom and doing a survey on alcohol and other According to Keiser, alcohol continues to be the biggest drug use. drug related issue on campuses across the nation. She A contributed story published Rosenthal said the new program is a campus survey of said a growing problem is the abuse of prescription drugs social norms. The program was started with a grant from and that, with the opioid epidemic, it is impacting every on the Sept. 13 edition of the the Connecticut Healthy Campus Initiative. They are asking community in every state. She said one important message students about their own drug use and what the students for students struggling with addiction is that it’s relatively Southern News, in the News think their peers are doing. easy to get treatment. “One thing we find is that people, especially young “Right now in Connecticut there are around 20 access section, stated Ray Lucas died people, are always overestimate what their peers are doing,” sites that people can go to and receive immediate treat- on Aug 8. The actual date that said Rosenthal. “Having that real specific, super local, recent ment for opioid addiction, regardless of insurance,” said data will help us say, ‘Actually, you think that 90 percent of Keiser. “When I go out and I talk about the opioid epidemic I Lucas passed away was Aug. 6. students are smoking weed, it’s really more like 15 percent.’” emphasize that access to treatment is easy, confidential, and Sarah Keiser, the coordinator of alcohol and other drug there’s a place on campus you can come.” services for the Counseling Center, said Southern received a Keiser said a big part of the challenge that colleges and $10,000 grant from Transforming Youth in Recovery to start universities face in terms of the opioid epidemic is changing a collegiate recovery program. the stigma that’s associated with it. “Collegiate recovery programs are assisting in creating a “A lot of people are afraid to seek help,” said Keiser. “That cultural shift in how we address substance use, addiction, is a national push right now, especially among those of us and recovery for young adults,” said Keiser. “The mission who do this work, but also at colleges and universities.” of CRP will be to provide students with the support and resources they need to excel in academics, social life and SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 NEWS PAGE 3

Sorority raises money for Camp Rising Sun by giving haircuts

retailer was a new addition By August Pelliccio to the event this year, for example. “We’re so grateful for everyone who volunteered,” Sisters of Southern’s said Gissel on behalf of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. chapter got together last The growth in volunteer Wednesday to provide contribution has been professional haircuts for matched by the growth students, and raise money of student participation, for Camp Rising Sun. according to Vice President A large crowd of of programming and rituals students gathered in from for the Southern chapter of Buley Library from 10 of Alpha Sigma Alpha, a.m. to 4 p.m., and at this Samantha Glasow. She said, event, called “Buzz-a-Thon,” “We didn’t get this much they could enter to win participation years ago.” prizes and get their hair What was once a rather cut. Participants donated small event held under a $10 each in exchange for tent beside the student a quality haircut. Staff center, according to members from Major the sorority sisters, has League Barbershop and expanded to dominate the Academy donated their entire Buley Library patio. time to provide an expert “We grow the event touch of style for every because we want to raise haircut given at the charity more money,” said Glasow. event. “It’s such a great event, and Alongside the Major PHOTO |PALMER PIANA everyone loves it.” League tent was another Sorority of Southern’s Alpha Sigma Alpha: Emily Folsom, Carley Korwel, Pamela Nowak, Mariah Eykelhoff, Laurel Mahler. Glasow said that “there area where students could are always kinks” when purchase clothing, the this year, but the weather donee of the event, is a their peers’ company, while According to Gissel, the holding this event, but profits from which would held out and the turnout organization whose mission all undergoing cancer goal of this year’s event was she was happy with how also be donated. was pretty good. statement is to “provide treatment. This and more to raise enough money to things played out. Thanks According to Katt The event’s virtuous a nurturing environment information about the pay in full for two children to the time donated by Twohill, vice president nature drives the sisters, for kids who have faced camp can be found at their to attend the camp. Major League Barber Shop, of public relations and according to Twohill. She the diagnosis of cancer so website, www.campris- “We’ve expanded over Lularoe, and all of the recruitment for the sorori- said she likes “seeing that they may grow and ingsun.com. the years,” said Gissel. She sorority sisters and alumni ty’s Southern chapter, this Southern students come learn from their experience “Camp Rising Sun is an said new vendors have who attended this year, is the eighth year in a row together like this, and to become the best they awesome organization,” even reached out to Alpha Twohill, Glasow, and Gissel that the event had taken support values we hold can be.” Children attend said Sarah Gissel, a senior Sigma Alpha to ask if they all remarked the Buzz-a- place. Twohill said that the dear to our hearts.” the camp in Colebrook, sister of the sorority at could too participate. Thon as a success. sisters were afraid of rain Camp Rising Sun, the and enjoy the comfort of Southern. Lularoe, a women’s clothing

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By Mary Rudzis feel comfortable and that she checks in on them. to a community that has grown a lot since I’ve been in the “I make sure to ask everyone how they’re doing each club and it’s good to see that we are a club that welcomes Every Wednesday, English majors and those with a meeting and if I see them around campus, it’s just nice to all people of all backgrounds and majors, and that’s just passion for literature gather for the Bookmarks English help people get through their experience,” said Kadeer. great.” Club. In those meetings, students discuss their favorite Brad Wetmore, a junior English major and vice presi- Students interested in Bookmarks meetings can expect books, characters they identify with, and talk about pop dent of Bookmarks, said the club helped him feel more at a very laid-back, social setting, with members engaging culture and their classes. ease at Southern. in different activities during meetings, like playing 20 “We try to work with the professors and the depart- “Bookmarks is important to me because it was my questions to guess a character from a book. ment as a whole and just advocate the English major and gateway into the Southern community,” said Wetmore. “We really just like to talk about different types of English in general,” said Urfa Kadeer, president of Book- “I was lucky enough to meet some of my best friends stories whether it’s a book or a movie or TV show, and it’s marks. “It’s a social way of getting everyone to appreciate through it.” just conversations that keep going about people recom- literature and writing.” Wetmore added that being a part of Bookmarks opened mending things to each other or just connecting over This is Kadeer’s second year as president, and she says him up to more opportunities on campus. something they’ve read before or something that they’re her favorite thing about being a part of Bookmarks is “It’s opened my eyes to many more experiences on just interested in,” said Kadeer. seeing how other students progress through their time at campus like Folio readings and has got me closer to According to Bookmarks’ OwlConnect page, “Book- Southern. professors,” said Wetmore. marks English Club is dedicated to promoting literacy, “I am really looking forward to just seeing how people The sense of community at a Bookmarks meeting through literature, at SCSU.” They also seek to bring grow throughout the semester,” said Kadeer. “It’s one of is something the members take seriously. Both Kadeer together not only my favorite things to see new freshmen come in and see and Wetmore stressed the importance of friendship and For English majors or anybody who has an interest in them grow into their own through this club and through support. reading and literature, Bookmarks English Club meets their classes.” “The best part of Bookmarks is the members them- Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the English common room, Kadeer says she always tries to make sure members selves,” said Wetmore. “They bring everything they have Engleman Hall D253.

PHOTO COURTESY | MARY RUDZIS The Bookmarks English Club at their Sept. 6, 2017 meeting. How to prepare for grad school “I think finding what I want to do post-grad was definitely very dependent on my relationships with a lot of faculty and staff here,” said Emmans. “Working with the orientation program for two years, that and my general college experience, not only showed me that student affairs is a field that exists, which I didn’t even know coming into college, but also that it’s something I can see myself doing and being passionate about every day.” If you know what you want to study, you can begin considering programs and what they require. In the Wintergreen Building, you can find the Office of Graduate Admis- sions, which holds open advising. Assistant Director of the Office of Graduate Admissions Andrew Smith knows applying for graduate programs from the perspectives of having done it himself and also reviewing applications. “To pinpoint a specific requirement for every program is a little challenging,” said Smith. “Some programs require an interview that could weigh heavily. Some only look at recommendations. So ultimately it will depend on the program, and what I would recommend is for the individual to reach out to that program’s coordinator and ask them questions. Have an advising session, learn about what they can do with the program, what they weigh heavily in their review process.” Even seemingly universal requirements are conditional. Luigi Marchese, a graduate student worker in the Office of Graduate Admissions who previously worked in TV PHOTO COURTESY | TYLER KORPONAI 2I¾FHRI*UDGXDWH$GPLVVLRQV8QLYHUVLW\$VVLVWDQW0ROO\0XUSK\DQG*UDGXDWH production in Los Angeles, entered the masters program at Southern without having to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a standardized test that many universities 6WXGHQW:RUNHU/XLJL0DUFKHVH consider when reviewing candidates. “The GRE was not a requirement because I was over a 3.0 for my undergraduate By Tyler Korponai GPA,” said Marchese. “There was an essay and I had to contact one of my undergraduate professors and also a boss of a company that I had worked for. He was a TV producer. If As a Southern student, assume you plan on graduating this spring. What do you you’ve been working for a while I’d recommend both a letter of recommendation from imagine yourself doing? someone who knows you, not just from the academic world but also professionally.” For the class of 2018, some would say attending graduate school. Daniel Emmans, Molly Murphy, a university assistant in the Office of Graduate Admissions, graduated an English major, finds himself already preparing for life after his bachelor’s degree. with her bachelors degree this past semester. Murphy likes working in the office so she Emmans describes the process as a constant awareness of new information and leads to can get a feel for what graduate studies is about. follow. Murphy said, “Give yourself opportunities and make sure you’re taking advantage of “I’ve been looking at grad schools for a couple of months now,” said Emmans. “I don’t everything thats in front of you, that would be my biggest piece of advice. At Southern, have my definitive list of where I want to apply yet, but it’s an ongoing process. You there’s so much going on here. I would say definitely take advantage of all of that.” learn new things everyday. You learn about new programs, new qualifiers, new things to Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom, the Office of Graduate get you ready for it.” Admissions will hold an open house. Alumni Professionals Day will be held Tuesday, Though he is unsure of where to apply, Emmans feels he has an advantage knowing Sept. 19 in the main academic quad and is another excellent opportunity to gain infor- what he wants to do next. Emmans attributes his direction to involving himself with mation. people and programs on Southern’s campus. SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Features PAGE 5 Unsung Hero: Earnest Arroyo By Melissa Nunez Rivera-Alfaro, which features various events spanning from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, such as the “A Taste of Latin In the bustling cafeteria at Conn America” celebration on Tuesday, Oct. Hall, hungry students line up between 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Conn Hall. their classes to fuel up for the day— Sporting a white chef jacket, Arroyo behind the counter is Executive Chef, said he stands out from the rest, so Earnest Arroyo, who oversees food students will often approach him with service operations. their thoughts or suggestions. Arroyo began working at Southern “I’m willing to listen to anyone in November 2016. Since then, he and everyone who comes my way, has established gluten-free, vegan either for advice or looking to give me and vegetarian stations at Conn Hall. suggestions and I’m willing to maybe He added he has also worked with put out some of these meals or sugges- the chefs and bakers, helping them tions, within reason,” said Arroyo. “I advance their skills. can’t serve filet mignon on the line, but Given the significant population if they want to see a cheddar meatloaf of gluten free, vegetation and vegan or maybe a recipe that their mom or students at Wesleyan University, grandma used to make, absolutely, Arroyo said his experience as their bring it on.” production manager of eight years Speaking from his extensive expe- helped shape some of the changes seen rience in food service, Arroyo said the at Southern. relationship between himself and the Before working at Wesleyan, Arroyo consumer is key to a solid kitchen and said he was not familiar with vege- makes it a point to be available to those tarian or vegan cooking, but after some willing to approach him. time he began to develop his skills. “In this business, I have been doing “Before Wesleyan, I had no clue of this for over 25 years, from the very PHOTO COURTESY | MELISSA NUNEZ the vegan or vegetarian culture, and beginning I always made it a point Executive Chef Earnest Arroyo in the kitchen at Conn Hall. it was up and coming and I worked to give people a couple minutes of at it,” said Arroyo. “I learned where your time,” said Arroyo. “No matter to procure certain products, then I food service at other places such as the Celebrations such as the 2017 how busy you are, to listen to issues, started working with some of the Marriot and Yale New Haven Hospital, “Farm-to-Chef Week,” from the suggestions and just to hear what vegan and vegetarian chefs, learning to him, nothing compares to higher Connecticut Department of Agri- people are saying and what they are different methods and different education. culture, said Arroyo. Throughout looking for. It makes a world of a presentations and sort of developed “If you ask me which one I like the the week starting Sept. 17, Conn Hall difference, not just to them, but to my own style on how to present it and best, it is the one I have been with all will feature produce from local New the overall operation because you how to produce it.” these years: higher ed,” said Arroyo. England farms, he said. start producing things that people are Previously, Arroyo worked at Trinity “It’s the schedule, it’s the atmosphere, Arroyo added he is also helping with looking for and it’s a win, win situa- College for about a year and Central it’s working with students, working “Hispanic Heritage Month” with Assis- tion. We’re allies.” Connecticut State University for five with programs, working with celebra- tant Director for Transfer Students in years. While he has also worked in tions.” Academic and Career Advising, Anna

Student fibs to get out of class

getting married so I had to go out of By Jenna Stepleman town,” Baxter said. “My sister had already got married about a month Everyone makes the occasional before and I used that to get out of excuse to get out of work or class, class on the actual day too.” but some excuses are far more Professors are usually on the commonplace others. Students and receiving end of these excuses and professors at SCSU shared some of there is not much they can really do their more memorable experiences. about it. Sophomore Kenneth Jimenez Emily Mclean, a sophomore said, “Last spring semester I told my social work major, said she heard a professor before going to class my student say an excuse that made the mom had gotten a call I was being professor laugh. held hostage so she was worried and “The student said the bookstore I had to leave campus that day.” didn’t have the book so she didn’t The story is partially true, said want to come to class without it,” Jimenez, “but I may have made it Mclean said “but we were all in class seem worse than it was, and obvi- with the book and it wasn’t a new ously an excuse like that just comes semester.” off crazy in the first place.” Mclean added, “We all thought it Some students use what is around was hilarious but I have no idea what them, like John Dupnik, a graduate they were thinking.” student who works in the library Sometimes keeping it simple information technology department. does the trick, as Brandon Lyn, a “One time I said in my economics junior finance major. class it smelled like there was a “I’m not sure how crazy it is but I gas leak and we should leave,” said said that I had to pick up someone Dupnik. “I was pretty sure the gener- at an airport to get out of my 8 a.m. ator was outside and was making English,” said Lyn. “I think they kind that smell, but it was noticeable.” of knew but I never asked.” Dupnik said given the smell, the Crazier lies may not be as believ- professor was understanding about able, since by their very nature they students wanting to leave. sound unbelievable. Many people “The class really did smell bad so are hesitant to share their personal she was cool about it,” said Dupnik, “I craziest excuse. don’t want to say her name, but she Mclean said while her experience - did listen to me.” is the most unbelievable she has Common excuses for getting out witnessed, making excuses to miss of class, like being sick, traffic and class is not something she does things of that nature have always herself. been considered a go-to. Devra “It’s the craziest excuse I’ve ever Baxter, a junior international busi- heard but it’s not my excuse to miss ness major, created her own twist on a class I paid for,” said Mclean, “so let a common excuse. them do what they want.” “I told my professor my sister was

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a classy and formal event where red and white wine She is a member of a Yale swing and blues dance By Jenna Steplemen were served with meats, kebabs and cheeses included group. Anyone is free to join and according to their in the ticket price. website it is, “Yale Swing, Blues, and Fusion is the Ragtime and jazz music lit up the Adanti Student Kat Calhoun, a New Haven resident, formerly played non-competitive swing and blues dancing community Center ballroom on Thursday night at 8 p.m. where the bassoon in a band back in California. This was her on campus. We provide a space for people to get Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks played to a lively first time attending an event for this band, but her together and dance in a fun, informal setting.” crowd. boyfriend Eric Zabor knew a member of the band and Bate says, “I just joined and I feel I’ve made huge Most of the crowd gathered at the event probably brought her along. improvements already and it’s a no stress environ- had not attended college in a few years. It was spon- Calhoun said, “I hope people make use of the dance ment.” sored by Home Haven, an in-home or village nursing floor because swing and jazz aren’t the same without The group generally practices Sundays at 7:30 p.m. facility in the greater Hartford and New Haven area dancing.” and has special events that can be seen on their Face- specifically for people aged 50 and over. And dance they certainly did. It took a few songs book or Yale’s official club website. Tina Dupont, the marketing director of Home Haven, before a mysterious young group of people made their While Bate and other members of her group dance was excited to speak about the benefits of planning way into the event late and took to the dance floor. to the music with the older crowd, the band plays songs early or even anyone considering future plans for a “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, originally written by Irving from as early as 1917 with the “Barnyard Blues”all the loved one. Berlin and famously sung by Fred Astaire and Clark way to Louis Armstrong in 1925 “Sugar Stomp.” “We’re here tonight mostly to raise awareness,” she Gable in the 1930s, got the crowd up on its feet dancing The band was prohibited from selling its CDs and said. “We’ve recently opened an office in New Haven with the group of young people. other merchandise at the event but that did not stop the and we want people to know it’s not just home care, Isabell Bate is soon to be a college student. She crowd’s enthusiasm for the band, from making requests it’s also things like snow removal, transportation, was one of the dancers doing an impressively chore- toward the end of the show and at the end finally handyman services and more for people who can’t do it ographed charleston to the music. She said she had giving a standing ovation for the classic “Sing, Sing, themselves anymore.” watched a documentary years ago about 1920s jazz/ Sing” classically sung by Benny Goodman. Tickets were $35 a person, and the event itself was swing and fell in love.

PHOTO | JENNA STAPLEMEN Dancing was on full display Thursday night. After 6 years ‘The Cool Kids’ in rap are back

Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids performing. PHOTO CREDIT | JACOB ALLEN-JORDAN

Kids have not lost a step. Inglish’s spacey and Brew and Jay Worthy. Pulling from the G-Funk hard hitting drum production remains, and the sounds of west coast rap The Cool Kids show By Lynandro Simmons monotonous rap style of the duo is still effective. how versatile their rap style is. From the opening track titled “The Moonlanding,” It has been almost 10 years since the duo’s It has been six years since The Cool Kids The Cool Kids create a world filled with inter- breakout tape “The Bake Sale” and the group released their debut album “When Fish Ride esting sounds and braggadocios lyrics about their is still proving they are one step ahead of the Bicycles.” When the duo first split up to pursue kicks, women and cars. crowd. Though this is only the group’s second solo careers, fans were left to believe they could Though the subject matter of the duo never album after a long career of heralded mixtape possibly never see another Cool Kids album. strays into new territory, The Cool Kids do what and EPs, the group sounds like veterans in the Now, after numerous false-starts, the duo have they do best: cool raps over hard beats. Instead game. The 16-track album is filled with party finally returned with their newest album “Special of stepping into new territory, the duo further jams and chill songs. This album is not meant to Edition Grandmaster Deluxe.” expands on the world they originally created change someone’s life, but it could provide a fun When the Cool Kids – comprised of rapper with their unique styles years ago. They have soundtrack on the way to a party. Sir Michael Rocks and rapper/producer Chuck managed to stay true to their sound while at the Some fans may have been looking for a form of Inglish – first came onto the scene many could same time refining it to fit in the year 2017. growth or maturity in their lyrics after a six-year say they were pioneers to the styles seen in Though the summer has now passed, tracks wait, but that is not evident on this new album. rap today. From the more fitted clothing to the like “9:15” featuring singer Jeremih will remind However, coming to a Cool Kids album looking 90s throwback gear, they were often said to be fans of a chill summer day. This was and is The for thought-provoking lyrics may show a person ahead of their time. Their burgeoning career was Cool Kids’ greatest asset, their music is fun. It can was not a real fan to begin with. On the track also during the advent of rap blogs and rappers be played at parties or provide a soundtrack for “Checkout,” Inglish sums up the duo’s return in starting to create careers without relying on summer afternoon drives. the midst of his spectacular verse: “My beats got physical products. The album takes a turn to the west coast on the better and my bars got heavy.” Upon their much awaited return, The Cool track “Westside Connections,” with Buddy, Warm WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG PAGE 8 Harlem’s Greatest Story Never Told

The Stage for Friday night’s performance. PHOTO | GIOVANNI LOPEZ

“white man’s game.” Thaddeus in the process complied the most Tiny Archibald were influenced by By Gregory Gagliardi Young, the actor playing JoJo said, impressive winning streak in basket- their story.” “It’s laughable now to consider ball history. Kings of Harlem has struck a basketball a white man game. We are Star Player Dee Dee Whit played personal core with audiences and Layon Gray’s latest play, “Kings of all capable regardless of our race by Delano Barbosa was the glue guy, the cast. Harlem” introduces audience to life and sex.” a player who helps to hold the team Cheston’s cast member Blake before the Harlem Globetrotters. “Kings of Harlem” uses basketball together.. Morris said, “When I first read this “I was researching another play, as a theme. Basketball is not only “Dee Dee brought the fun into play, I expected a history lesson. and stumbled upon the story of who a sport, but also an escape. A game the game,” said Barbosa. “He was a I love telling stories that I know came before the Globetrotters. I was that is played in tough neighbor- smooth talker, gambler and loved nothing about. One of things Layon fascinated,” said Gray. hoods where options are limited women.” writes about his black male mascu- A fictional story based upon facts, have made the sport even more The Rens were historic, setting linity. All these men have dealt with “Kings of Harlem” tells the story popular. numerous records, including most pain. Black men don’t typically deal of the 1939 Harlem Rens basketball “It’s global thing,” said Young. games won in a season. Even with with our pain, Layon allows us to. “ team that overcame adversity to “You look at Serbia and Croatia these record shattering success, the Rens’ Actor Melvin Huffindale, who win more than 2,000 games. The gentlemen are coming overseas and story remained a secret, even the played Benjamin added, “It’s a great Rens played in an era of segrega- dominating the NBA.” actors had not heard of them. history lesson without being hit tion. Despite never being officially The Rens got their name from “I had heard of the Globetrotters, over the head. The play shouldn’t be accepted professionally or socially, playing at the Renaissance Casino but not the Rens,” said Lamar K. limited to a black audience. It can be the Rens became one of the most ballroom in Harlem. Through flashy Cheston, who plays Leroy. appreciated by everyone” successful all-black professional play and graceful movements, the Cheston called the Ren’s “part of In 1963, the entire team was basketball teams in the 1920s and Rens attracted many fans. They the greatest stories you’ve never inducted into the Professional 30s. toured the country competing heard.” And added that NBA Hall of Basketball Hall of Fame. At this time basketball was a against black and white teams, and Famers Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Still rocking, The Foo Fighters return in power

By August Pelliccio Kurstin was happy to Alison Mosshart. The immense fullness record music with the The pattern of of the band’s sound on Foo Fighters; they began “T-Shirt” was repeated in this album is once again A new studio album work in famous East- “Dirty Water.” The song heard in “The Line.” from Dave Grohl’s West Studios, on Sunset started with soothing In reference to this band, Foo Fighters, was Boulevard in Hollywood. vocals, and had easy “full” sound, Grohl said released Sept. 15. The The album begins going, light instrumen- in his VEVO feature that band’s ninth studio with “T-Shirt,” which tation. Halfway through by working with such album primarily featured starts with quiet vocals the song, it picked up a great producer, “It’s a motif on the heavier and minimalist acoustic momentum and turned clear that these songs we side of post-grunge guitar both by Grohl. to the heavy rock style have are going from Foo alternative rock. Thirty seconds into highlighted by the album. Fighters songs to some- The album, “Concrete the song, a grandiose “Arrows” continued to thing bigger than we’ve and Gold,” features entrance of full band emphasize this juxtapo- ever done before in our several cameos from hard rock abruptly intro- sition between the hard entire lives.” a variety of musicians duces the heavy motif of rock and light alternative The album closes with coming from different the album. styles. The only song to its namesake, “Concrete genres. It was also the Track two, “Run,” not delve into the darker and Gold.” The final first Foo Fighters album continues the hard-rock side of Grohl’s writing song starts in a rather produced by Greg theme and demon- was “Happy Ever After.” dark place, musically, Kurstin. strates that this album It stands as an easy-lis- but goes on to a series Grohl spoke about is distinctly heavier tening outlier from the of choruses, which how he got involved than previous albums album. properly demonstrate with Kurstin in a video recorded by the group. The antepenultimate the full, rich sound, that released on the band’s The song is fast paced song seems to include was the intention of the VEVO page, “The Making and has a very full sound. a few hat tips to The album. This was aided of Concrete and Gold.” Justin Timberlake is Beatles. “Sunday Rain’s” by powerful background Grohl said he loves the first of the celebrity opening guitar riff uses vocals from Boyz II Men Kurstin’s own music cameos on the album a reminiscent tone, and singer, Shawn Stockman. from his band The Bird in “Make It Right.” One the song fades away to As a package, the songs and the Bee and made may hardly notice his end with an otherwise on the album fit together friends with Kurstin presence in the song random sounding well, and wholly demon- years ago on a trip to before reading the piano solo, something strated the effect that Hawaii. Grohl said he lost album credits; he sings you would expect in working with renowned hope that he would get to backup vocals during the Sgt. Pepper’s, or Abbey producer Greg Kurstin work with Kurstin when choruses. Road. As it turns out, this had on the Foo Fighter’s he found out about his “The Sky is a Neigh- influence was expertly musical style. busy schedule producing borhood,” and “La Dee achieved with the help music for Sia, Adele and Da” are both rather of Paul McCartney, who P!nk. heavy songs, which both acts as the featured It turned out that feature guest singer, drummer on the track. Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters. Sports WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 9 Women’s soccer ends in scoreless tie

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By Matt Gad

Last Wednesday, Southern and UNH went in double overtime and tied 0-0. Gabrielle Arruda had 10 saves under the Football comes out flat goal post to keep the Chargers off the board. “I think, in my position, I have to stay very calm and collected,” Arruda said. “I The Owls were shut down this past Saturday as they only scored one touchdown have to radiate that energy from my other players.” in a 25-8 loss, dropping them to 1-2 on the season. She said that she is no stranger to these types of tense situations. In the regular By Matt Gad on the whole way through, seven tackles, including got to keep preparing for season, Southern plays to the rule of a defeating Southern by a one for a loss of yardage, AIC – three Friday nights maximum of two 10-minute “golden goal” final of 25-8. in the loss and David back-to-back-to-back. overtime periods. If the score remains tied Fresh off Ray Catapano’s “Credit their defense, Spears Jr., a junior, was This game’s behind us, after the second period of overtime, the monster game at Stonehill credit their players and part of a trio of Owls that definitely a tough loss but game ends in a draw. on Sept. 9, where he threw their coaching staff for a picked up six tackles for we got AIC now.” Golden goal is the soccer equivalent of for 227 yards and two job well done,” head coach the game. That game will be in sudden death. In traditional professional touchdowns, the 1-1 Owls Tom Godek said. “And on Junior Brandon Pelzer Springfield, Massachusetts soccer, an overtime would still be played tried to bring their success the other hand, you really said the defense sticks Friday night at 7. The Owls out even if a goal is scored. In the playoffs, back home. However, have to credit our defense together as brothers and will return home for a Southern would have gone to a penalty things were never able for containing an awesome takes it one possession at crosstown rivalry with the shootout after the second overtime if the to materialize against offensive attack that they a time. He said the offense University of New Haven score remained tied. Assumption. had there.” will start clicking and that Sept. 29, under the Jess “We wanted to win, right?” head coach Three minutes into the there is need for improve- Dow Field lights, at 7 p.m. Adam Cohen said. “But we’ve got to put game, Catapano was sacked ment on “both sides of the Godek praised his things into perspective: we’re starting eight in the endzone for a safety “It wasn’t just the ball.” team’s defensive pressure, players that we’ve either never started and after that the Grey- offense that lost this Said Pelzer: “It wasn’t saying, “Our coaches really or have played very limitedly. This is an hounds relied on the leg just the offense that lost put some pretty great education for them, to play in a competitive of their kicker, Cole Tracy, game.” this game – we just gotta effort into the game plan. game like this.” to provide most of their — Brandon Pelzer, get better for AIC next I’m really proud of the way The Owls dropped a 1-0 decision to offense. He hit from 38, 49 junior linebacker week. Our defense has our players responded – Saint Rose Saturday to put them at 1-4-1 and 37, respectively, and way more potential – this two interceptions, a couple on the year. The team had the exact same gave Assumption an 11-0 was a good performance of stops on short yardage – record through their first six games last halftime lead. The Grey- Redshirt junior John but there’s a lot more we that’s really exciting to see. season, though each contest did not have an hounds kept the pressure Strezo led the team with can capitalize on. [We] just to see that, too.” identical result.

SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 11 SEE WOMEN’S SOCCER PAGE 10 Fogel hired as new assistant coach Mike told me he would be to help keep people alert and By Matt Gad doing his foundation full save lives,” Burrell said. “You time.” can’t fault someone for having Mark Fogel was named as Fogel said he has known a passion.” Scott Burrell’s newest right Burrell for a bit and he Burrell said he feels Fogel hand man this fall. He takes expressed that he was “really can help him become a better over for Mike Papale, who has interested in the job.” The coach as a result of his past gone on to focus more on his aforementioned Moore firing experiences all over the foundation, In A Heartbeat, included the entire basketball basketball map: “I don’t want supporting victims of sudden staff of where Fogel was then someone that just listens. I cardiac arrest. their director of Basketball want someone who knows the Describing how he got this Operations, so he said he game and he definitely knows opportunity, Fogel said, “I’ve “needed to find something the game; he’s been around been close with (former) coach new.” Moore was fired March every level: junior college, Papale ever since I got the job 7 after 10 seasons with the college, Division I, Division II, at Quinnipiac two years ago. Bobcats. Division III; I wanted someone I replaced Mike at Quinnipiac “Mike found his passion in with that experience.” and now I’m replacing him life which is working on his Fogel’s career started as a here. When things began to foundation. With his situation student assistant for former change at Quinnipiac (at the you can see what he’s been Tennessee head men’s basket- PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM end of the Tom Moore regime) through and how he wants ball coach Bruce Pearl and Mark Fogel has been hired as the new men’s basketball coach, replacing Michael Papale. SEE FOGEL PAGE 11 WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 10 Women’s soccer

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“To gut the tie out, we got a little bit better,” Cohen said. “We build off this; the work rate, the competitiveness, the battling - those are things, with a young team, you build off of. We would’ve liked to have won the game but we’re going to look more at the positives.” Last year, the team finished their season with three ties. Since 2007, the team has had at least one instance of a tie every year. Tie games are a frequent result in the sport of soccer, however, playoff games cannot end in a tie so penalty kicks become part of the equation. “It is something where you have to stay on your toes,” Arruda said. “You have to be engaged when the ball comes down but I think the best thing for the sudden death situations is just to be calm and collected.” PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Arruda during her shut-out performance against the University of New Haven. Arruda also said that it is important for the other players to also just continue to play and not get “caught up in the hype of golden goal.” Said Arruda: “We’ve definitely been in our back three: Nadine adjust to new starters. Cohen a dissapointing 1-4-1 record. starting at noon as they look a few of these before. I know last year we (Hilkert), Olivia (Holubecki) has said that the team is Last year the team finished to try and turn their season had quite a few overtimes. Unfortunately and “JoJo” (Johanna Wahlen) starting a lot of players that 9-7-3. around. we didn’t come out successful tonight but played phenomenal tonight the team has never started The Owls will be back at I think this is a good step forward for our and they really held it down before. home Sept. 27 against Adelphi, team. We definitely build on this and the back there.” The record shows that as at 7 p.m. and also have Amer- positives are not giving up a goal and that The team is struggling to the team has started off with ican International Sept. 30

Ray Catapano leaving it all on the field in senior year

PHOTO | PALMER PIANA Catapano celebrating a touchdown against Gannon University earlier in the 2017 season. By Mike Riccio accomplishments includes the Jim like home, and I think Southern Although much of the attention wasn’t totally prepared for but Thorpe Memorial award winner was the right choice for me.” Catapano receives is from his it taught me lessons on how to for best player in Nassau County, Catapano got his chance to start football accomplishments, he budget time and figure out what’s Ray Catapano has played foot- co-winner of the Don Snyder best as a true freshman upon arriving has also been recognized for his important in my life,” Catapano ball since he was 10-years-old, quarterback award, and he holds to Southern and made the most of schoolwork, as he was named to said. and he says he has no regrets as the school record for passing his opportunity. He was named to the Northeast-10 Commissioner’s As he his Southern football an athlete as his begins his senior yards and passing touchdowns. the Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team Honor Roll selection. To be career is coming to a close, he year as the starting quarterback of Catapano said his father has while throwing for 1136 yards eligible, a student-athlete must said his favorite memory came on the SCSU football team. had the biggest impact on his and running for 380 yards. Even have a minimum 3.0 semester Sept. 23, 2016 against American “I’ve always had the mentality football career. He said he has though Catapano had success in grade point average during the International College. of leave it all on the field,” Cata- been to almost every game and his first year playing college foot- semester. Catapano entered the game pano said. “I look back and I’ve has been his biggest supporter. ball, he says the biggest obstacle Catapano said he has felt with nine minutes left and the had a great time as a football When deciding where to play in his life also came during that overwhelmed balancing school Owls trailing. He led the offense player and I wouldn’t change a college football, Catapano said the year. work and being a student-athlete 65 yards down the field and threw thing.” process was tough because of the “I had wrist surgery and I was and said schedule management a game winning touchdown pass Before Catapano enrolled different schools a college athlete out for five months.” Catapano is the toughest part about being a to Devante Jenkins. at Southern, he became a star must travel to in order to make said. “Coming back from that and student-athlete, especially during After graduating college, quarterback at Carey High School the right decision. being able to throw again and get his freshman year. Catapano is unsure what he will in New York, helping his team “Once that final decision everything down pat was pretty “During the middle of the do next regarding football, but he win the Nassau County and Long came down,” Catapano said, “it’s tough.” season I had a bunch of tests wants to remain involved in the Island championships. His list of whether or not what school felt coming up and classes that I game.

Johnny Manziel column

for him. of the Canadian Football League the Browns parted ways – aside By Matt Gad Most times, even if someone have been presented with a from a few TMZ stories he has is a bit immature coming out brief opportunity to negotiate a been a distant memory. However, We knew him as the party- of college, they are sure to contract with the 24-year-old those TMZ stories did include loving Texas A&M pretty boy, fine-tune themselves once they quarterback. Their 10-day Manziel saying he was busy and then we were all shocked realize the tremendous opportu- window began Sept. 13 so we working out so maybe he actu- when the Cleveland Browns took nities that await them. However, should know at least something ally still is in football shape. At a shot at him in the draft. But, he in Johnny’s case, that never about the future of Johnny this point, who knows? did not last long – no, not at all. seemed to happen. The Browns Football by this weekend. And But, if we are judging Manziel The infamous Johnny Manziel took a chance on him, one of the beyond the lure of bringing him on his past, even if he does get never seemed to be able to get many, many gunslingers they in, creating a Tebow-effect, if an opportunity in Hamilton, his over his immature partying have taken a chance on within you will, they actually need to be partying antics could come into ways. Once he got into the the last decade, but it clearly was able to evaluate his football skills. play yet again. Johnny may have National Football League, things not meant to be. The media has not picked up to call up Drake and see what still did not seem to be clicking Now, the Hamilton Tiger Cats much on Manziel since he and Canada has to offer. Matt Gad - Sports Writer WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 11 Football

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“That’s a great football team,” Godek said of Assumption. “You really have to give their players credit - they know how to win and they know how to put games away.” Their quarterback, Marc Monks, went 12-26 for 115 yards. Despite throwing two interceptions, he showed great awareness. Dylan Oxsen led all running backs with 19 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown. On the Southern side of the ball, junior Eli Parks ran 12 times for 69 yards. His longest carry of the night went for 22 yards. “We’re very proud of how our defense responded,” Godek said. “That’s a high octane offense out there [for Assumption] and they were able to contain players against us and many Northeast-10 schools.”

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PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Former Assistant Coach Michael Papale sitting down Jadus set an SCSU record last year with 1,323 attempts. on the bench during a game last season. included stops at Columbia State Community College, Mass Bay Community College and Wheelock College. He By Kevin Crompton to stay hungry and keep grinding!” by any means. As a freshman, Jadus was also a video and player development coordinator Jadus, who was named junior recorded 10 double-doubles, one at Tulane University and an assistant at Odessa College captain in her sophomore season last triple-double, and lead the team at before he was hired at Quinnipiac. Coming off a disheartening, below year, was named official captain for the end of the season in kills at 241 as “Every position I’ve been at I’ve continued to learn,” .500 season a year ago, the SCSU the 2017 season. well as service aces at 29. Fogel said. “I’ve been with a lot of great head coaches and volleyball team is off to the best start “Being captain was something I “She’s been a consistent performer I’ve learned things from each spot. I’m really happy to be the school has seen in the last five never really wanted to be honest,” for us and someone we can use as [at Southern] and working with Coach Burrell and being years. said Jadus. “I was always the one that a ‘go-to’ in crucial moments,” said on the floor coaching and recruiting again.” Captain Leanna Jadus, who didn’t want to yell at other players, Hauser. He will get that chance Nov. 6 when the men take on currently leads the team with 104 and I’d rather be a leader by example The Owls will look to advance the Syracuse Orange in an exhibition game in New York. kills, has played a pivotal role in the than be a vocal leader. After transi- their seven wins on the season to They then open the regular-season up Nov. 15 with Saint team’s 7-2 start to the 2017 season. tioning to the captain role, I grew a eight this weekend. Rose at Moore Field House. The Owls ripped off five straight wins lot as a person and focused on what “This 7-2 record is just the “I’m looking forward to being more of a leader after in their first five matchups before was best for the team.” beginning of a very exciting season playing back-to-back years with Desmond Williams and falling in back to back games to 8-1 Despite a 15-19 record in the 2016 as a team,” said Jadus. “We are very Michael Mallory,” junior Joey Wallace said. “I feel like it’s Molloy College and 6-2 LIU Post. season, Jadus set an SCSU single- excited and want to keep pushing and my turn to step up and do a little more than I’ve been With Jadus leading the way, season record for most total attempts getting better every day at practice. doing.” Southern bounced back and got at 1,323. In addition to the proof It’s really exciting for me and a lot Speaking on his game, Wallace also said he hopes into rhythm again winning both of the record books provide for Jadus’ of the older girls as well because we to be more aggressive on the offensive end. During his their games this week in 3-0 fashion tough grind and devotion, teammate have been through the seasons when Southern tenure, Michael Mallory was a scoring machine. against Post University and Queens and senior captain Nicole Hauser the team wasn’t as strong. It’s exciting He is the all-time leading scorer in Owls history with over College. weighed in. to see the program build and leave 2,000 career points scored. “We recollected and focused on “Leanna is a passionate player the program better than we came into “We’re looking for someone to lead our team on and what each member needed to do,” who gives her max effort every day, it.” off the court,” Burrell said. Hopefully it’s not just one guy said Jadus. “We remembered that said Hauser. “She’s a player that loves Jadus and the rest of the girls will but a few guys that can do it.” we are all good players and we need to compete and she’s continually take on Le Moyne College (5-4) on the to start performing like them. We pushing her teammates to play at road Saturday Sept. 16 in Syracuse, sometimes forget that in high stress their best each day. New York. situations, but we just needed a good Although impressive, Jadus’ pep talk to hype us up. We just need success this year is not surprising Bronx Bombers column By Phil Zoppi the Yankees a perennial playoff The Yankees farm system the Yankees thought he could be team for years to come. is so deep that they almost as he has turned in a stellar 2017 The smartest move the Yanks had to make the move for season pitching to 2.96 earned The Yankees are most likely made all year was adding Sonny Gray. Prospects like Gleyber run average and 211 strikeouts. going to face off against the Gray. Gray embodies everything Torres, Clint Frazier and Miguel Being backed up by the afore- Minnesota Twins in the Amer- the team is about right now. Andujar highlight the very deep mentioned Gray and Masahiro ican League wild card game and Not only does Gray help the Yankees farm system and guys Tanaka gives the Yankees a staff even if they lose, it has been a Yankees win right now but he who are playing behind them that can legitimately compete in successful season for the Bronx is also a talented 27-year-old right now are good enough to the playoffs. Bombers. pitcher that is still under team play on other teams so it only It is not World Series or bust The 2017 season was control for the next two years. makes sense to move them. this season, Yankees fans. The supposed to be one to forget No longer is this team just living It is not just the offense that Yankees are set up better than in the Bronx but it has been in the now and throwing money is set up for future success they have been in a long time anything but that. Everyone around to win. The front office either. The Yankees pitching and Yankees fans need to enjoy knows Aaron Judge and Gary has recognized that they need staff is in the best shape that it. Sanchez have had historic to be smarter and build up one it has been in since the 2009 seasons but the front office has of the best farm systems in the World Series team. Luis Seve- done so much more to make MLB. rino has turned into the ace that Phil Zoppi - Sports Editor WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 12 SCSU Football vs. Assumption College

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Northeast-10 Standings

MEN’S FOOTBALL WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

CONFERENCE OVERALL C ONFERENCE OVERALL

GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN %

ASSUMPTION 2 2-0 1.000 3 3-0 1.000 SO. CONNECTICUT 1 1-0 1.000 10 8-2 0.800 SAINT ANSELM 1 1-0 1.000 10 6-4 0.600 LIU POST 2 2-0 1.000 3 3-0 1.000 ADELPHI 1 1-0 1.000 11 4-7 0.364 FRANKLIN PIERCE 1 1-0 1.000 10 3-7 0.300 BENTLEY 2 2-0 1.000 3 2-1 0.667 BENTLEY 0 0-0 0.000 10 6-4 0.600 AMERICAN INT’L 0 0-0 0.000 12 7-5 0.583 NEW HAVEN 2 1-1 0.500 3 2-1 0.667 NEW HAVEN 0 0-0 0.000 11 4-7 0.364 STONEHILL 0 0-0 0.000 9 3-6 0.333 PACE 2 1-1 0.500 3 2-1 0.667 SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE 0 0-0 0.000 7 2-5 0.286 ASSUMPTION 0 0-0 0.000 9 2-7 0.222 MERRIMACK 2 1-1 0.500 3 1-2 0.333 SAINT MICHAEL’S 0 0-0 0.000 4 0-4 0.000 LE MOYNE 1 0-1 0.000 10 5-5 0.500 SO. CONNECTICUT 2 1-1 0.500 3 1-2 0.333 SAINT ROSE 1 0-1 0.000 12 6-6 0.500 MERRIMACK 1 0-1 0.000 9 2-7 0.222 STONEHILL 2 0-2 0.000 3 1-2 0.333 PACE 1 0-1 0.000 9 2-7 0.222

AMERICAN INT’L 2 0-2 0.000 3 0-3 0.000

SAINT ANSELM 2 0-2 0.000 3 0-3 0.000 Opinions WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 PAGE 13 Public figures and their private lives

By Lynandro Simmons PHOTO COURTESY | MIKE MOZART People who have gone on to become celebrities, politicians or any other type of public figure typi- cally have to make a great sacrifice: their private lives. Tabloids and paparazzi have made their Student speaks out on fast fashion living off of the private lives of those in the public problems such as toxic pesticides being dumped into eye. But just because these people are in the public By Mary Rudzis bodies of water and poison gases coming from manu- light, should their lives be on display? facturing factories. The carbon footprint of the fashion Often people argue that celebrities – especially College students often lament over never having industry is enormous and has resulted in a lot of pollu- actors and musicians – know what they are getting enough money. Between the cost of tuition, books and tion, according to “The True Cost.” into once they become famous. This argument commuting or boarding, it is difficult to also pay for While all of these issues seem difficult to fix, there is weakened when one looks at situations that recreational activities and clothing. On any college are easy and effective ways to consume more ethically revolve around children. Today the private lives of campus, including Southern students can be seen wearing on a budget, while still being fashionable. The first is by celebrities include their children as well. Kids who everything from pajamas to expensive sneakers and just doing research on where the clothing from different are born into this – whether it is Kim Kardashian’s brand name athletic gear to fast fashion pieces from stores come from. Some companies partake in the fair children or Barack Obama’s – did not ask for the Forever 21 or H&M. People may not be aware of where trade movement, or have created microeconomic loan media to indulge in their private lives. their clothing comes from, or how the people who make programs to help workers in other countries. Also, do This issue has become prevalent, and some the clothes are treated and with so many students being research in-store by reading labels and checking to celebrities have even started rebelling against the more socially conscious, there are some things that every see where the clothing is made, and if it was made in a invasion of their private lives. Kanye West has consumer should be aware of. country that does not use sweatshops such as the U.S. or been one of the most vocal celebrities when it A Deeper Luxury report by World Wildlife Fund UK Canada. comes to the relationship between the media and found that “consumers with increasing concerns for envi- Some brands have a one-for-one program, meaning celebrities. West has argued about the tense situa- ronmental and social problems are the greatest cultural that for each item you buy the brand donates one to tion involving media and their invasion of his and shift of the 21st century.” This included sustainable and a person in need, brands such as Toms shoes, State-a his family’s privacy. ethical fashion. One of the biggest issues in the fashion brand that sells backpacks and accessories-Out of Print The relationship between the media and public industry is child labor. According to “The True Cost,” Clothing and Warby Parker, which gives a pair of glasses figures is symbiotic: one cannot exist without the a documentary about the fashion industry, families of to someone in need for every pair purchased, or Twice As other. However, there is a delicate balance that has underprivileged children work all day long, are underpaid Warm also sells hats, scarves, and gloves, and also give to to be addressed as some members of the media and are unable to go to school. those in need. have grown to be habitual line-steppers. In the countries where most clothing is made, such as By being a more ethical consumer, college students can One of the larger issues that revolve around Bangladesh and Vietnam, the workers are denied basic make an impact on the environment as well as human the heavy coverage of celebrities’ private lives is human rights and a living wage. They also have to deal rights. When it comes time to replace a pair of shoes, that more important matters get lost in the mix. with long-term exposure to pesticides, lead-based dyes, buy a new jacket for winter, or get a new pair of glasses, While socialites may depend on their personal and poisoning from chemicals and have been found take a little extra time to research not only reviews of the lives to make their money, it should be questioned to suffer from headaches, tremors, impaired memory, product, but where it comes from and if it has done more just how much of a politician’s private life should depression, just to name a few. (Source) harm than good before it made its way onto a mannequin. be put into the public. When a video of Obama’s The fashion industry also causes a lot of environmental daughter allegedly smoking marijuana came out there was an annoying conversation that surrounded the video. In truth, the short coverage of the video was pointless and did not even provoke thoughtful conversation. Monster Energy and Southern This trend of following the private life of a politician so heavily can also cause issue when it By Greg Gagliardi kids. They endorse athletes that grace our TV screens comes to the greater scheme of things. It is impor- nightly. Their cans are designed to grab your attention. tant that people know who they are voting for but As the years have progressed, Monster has expanded. it is more important people understand the policy I am drinking coffee. It is half past five on a Thursday. The company now has a fleet of choices. Each conveni- of the people they are voting for. “The Breakfast My body was feeling drowsy, I needed the caffeine. My ence store seems to be stocked with a different selection. Club,” a morning radio show, was able to secure choice for the day: medium coffee with almond milk Regardless of the calorie count, each bottle provides an interview with Hillary Clinton during her and a shot of espresso; sorry I meant to say “feeling limited health benefits. A “benefit” if you want to call presidential campaign. Instead of questioning her really drowsy.” Today’s choice is a rarity. Normally, my it that, with Monster is the obvious-energy. College about policy they reverted to simple jokes about order is a medium coffee black. I drink black coffee for a students get tired easily and the day is long. The human whether or not she liked hot sauce and carried it in couple reasons: I enjoy the taste of coffee and less added body is not designed to function at top speed for such her purse. substances make the caffeine kick more smoothly. Sugar long periods of time. Some may look at this instance as unimpor- is never an option. Sweet tasting coffee does not work As the human body gets pumped with sugar and tant or even consider “The Breakfast Club” as a for me, plus sugar ruins your health. It is hard to be depending on your choice, possibly caffeine, you begin media outlet that is not expected to throw heavy healthy, but eliminating added sugars is a good start. to feel a type of way, awake. At the moment, you are questions at a presidential candidate. However, Getting rid of sugar, like many bad habits, is not easy. golden. You can participate in class and homework will this outlet is a source of information for a young It is not supposed to be. Sugar tastes good, and gives you be a breeze. generation and one can only imagine what Hillary a rush. Getting a “sugar rush” gives your body a shot of But all that glitters is not gold. Your body will crash. could have gotten across to the youth if more energy. Energy exists within sugar and caffeine. Both of Now you are back to step one: tired and lazy. You can serious subjects were pursued. which are found in coffee and energy drinks and both buy another Monster, which even Monster says is not In politics, focusing on such meaningless beverages are available at school. One is even advertised. wise. conversation does more harm than good for the A quick walk through campus and you will see Monster Instead, try this. Order a coffee, a small black coffee. public. What does it matter if your politician is the Energy signs and a massive Dunkin Donuts. Do not chug, sip. Enjoy it, acquire the taste. Two things greatest guy in his private life if his public policy is What bothers me is Monster Energy. The company will happen-you will either love the taste or hate it, but the exact opposite? makes it no secret: their drinks will get you wired. With above all you will get energized. You will get energized Of course scandals will always be headlining a nasty combination of overloaded sugars and sweet- without sugars, with just caffeine. You may not love the stories and it would be foolish to think otherwise. eners the beverage is a heart attack disguised with an way it happened, but you are awake and ready to go. However, with the 24-hour cycle of news it may “M.” I will not go on the record and say coffee is “safe” or be in the best interest of the media and the public For a school that is health conscious, I have found a “healthy” alternative to energy drinks, but on paper, that some privacy is given to public figures. our partnership with Monster to be a contradiction. less sugars and added preservatives makes the beverage However, I understand it. Their style appeals to college healthier.

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Photos by: Palmer Piana

Buzz-a-Thon taking place in front of Buley Library.

Hair laying on the ground after haircuts. Mike McDowell, a junior sports management major, getting his hair cut.

Klayton Ferguson, a freshman special education major, getting his hair cut by Liv Cushing from Major League Barber Academy.

Mia Franco, a sophomore biology major, getting her hair cut by Gigi Franco, an independ- Table with tools and products being used for the haircut event. ent hair stylist.