April 22, 2019 The Voice of the Students Volume 74, Issue 9 “12,000 Voices” Theatre Department Performance Gives Sound to a Larger Cause

in the play). Adelphi’s events page noted BY MATTHEW SCHROH that the project would also encourage “vot- ing registration before the 2020 primaries,” The Performing Arts Center and in fact registering and reregistering (PAC) at Adelphi is an active site for en- voters was a big push behind the “12,000 tertainment. On Saturday, April 6, a pro- Voices” project. duction was held that would also give the The initiative managed to garner audience something unique to think about: the attention of Lally’s partner. “My wife “12,000 Voices,” a performance directed actually showed me the posting in Playbill by Margaret Lally, an associate professor about this national initiative to get 1,000 in the Theatre Department. It was an inclu- theatres to do a reading of the play during sive reading of the classic Reginald Rose the same weekend in April, and I ran with drama “Twelve Angry Men.” it. Colleagues and students immediately “There was to be an all-female responded that they were interested in sup- reading of the play … as part of the draw to porting the event.” campus, but we changed it to an inclusive Adelphi’s performance also fea- reading of the play and had an alumnus tured senior theatre major Tasha Berol as who is transgendered play a role,” Lally associate director and Fabian Burrell, pro- explained. “The inclusive casting really gram coordinator for the Center for Afri- changed resonances in the play. Women can, Black and Caribbean Studies, as the weren’t even serving on juries in 1954 coordinator for the reception after the per- when [the original play] was written.” formance. There were between 75 and 100 “12,000 Voices” founder and producer Lauren Class Schneider speaks to the Adelphi The compelling “12,000 Voices” people there, according to Lally. cast of the reading just before the performance. project didn’t start at Adelphi. It is a na- “The performance was very mov- tional initiative by theater producer Lau- ing. Although many of the jurors were not The event also promoted “Relay An inclusive, unique telling of a ren Class Schneider to stage all-female or actors, they were cast in a role that truly for Life” and “Take Back the Night,” an- familiar American classic, with the addi- gender-inclusive performances of “Twelve suited their energies and they did a beauti- nual Adelphi events. “We collected money tion of the limitless pool of talent offered Angry Men” nationwide. The goal was for ful job with the play,” she said. “The audi- for ‘Relay,’” Lally explained. “The three by Adelphi’s theatre department, led to an a thousand performances during the week- ence heard things in the play that they nor- events were promoted at Action April be- event that made waves with the students end of April 6-8, hence the name “12,000 mally wouldn’t have, because men weren’t cause all three events were national initia- and faculty—while adding their voices to Voices” (the 12 jurors are the 12 characters playing the roles.” tives.” a larger cause.

Middle States Update: Adelphi Shines Inside the Artist’s Studio with Chuck D as Accredited Institution details about how Adelphi’s results were BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL given and how it impacts the institution as Adelphi University has been de- a whole. clared as meeting all given standards for “Beyond [the seven standards], re-accreditation by the Middle States com- of the four categories of feedback from mittee, according to the oral presentation the committee that may range from op- of results by Middle States representatives tional attention to requirements, Adelphi on Wednesday, March 27. To achieve such received no required changes and only six rankings, an institution must meet a list of recommended statements,” he said. seven standards that are integral to ensur- In terms of the effort it took to ing that they may be trusted as a place of produce this result, West elaborated on the higher learning. These steps include hav- process and teamwork it took to present the ing a clear mission and set of goals for the school to Middle States. benefit of the students, proof of education- “Basically this process (now done al effectiveness as a university overall, and every eight years) started when Lori Hoef- student support, among others. fner [of the AU Middle States preparation The Middle States examination team] and I attended the Institute run by also includes the notion that there is al- Middle States in October of 2016. This About 200 people, including several alumni of the former Adelphi student radio sta- ways room for improvement, and allows re-accreditation process [that existed until tion WAUB, attended the April 15 “Inside the Artist’s Studio” event on the Westermann Stage the school and the committee to make sug- now] was led by a preparation committee in the Concert Hall in the Performing Arts Center. They were there to hear rapper Chuck D ’84, ’13 (Hon.), founder of the group Public Enemy, discuss why “knowledge is power” with Perry gestions on how it can be improved. This is that worked with the Provost and dozens of Greene, vice president for diversity and inclusion. done along with the data recorded in a self- staff members to create a self study, which was over 100 pages and was submitted The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and five-time Grammy nominee earned his study report written by the Adelphi faculty, B.F.A. at Adelphi when he was known as Carlton Douglas Ridenhour. As a student, he hosted a staff and administration. back in February.” hip-hop show on Long Island’s WLIR, was a member of WBAU, and did a comic strip for this Arts and Sciences Associate Dean newspaper. Within a couple of years, he was signed to Def Jam Recordings on the strength of a Peter West shared with The Delphian more demo for the track “Public Enemy Number One.” Photo by Statia Grossman Continued on page 3 2 • April 22, 2019 NEWS The Delphian A Word from the Editor April showers bring May flowers or the second to last issue of The Delphian for the school year. I hope everyone is having a great semester and enjoying the beauti- ful weather, finally. I know I am. Although I have spent a lot of my time on the softball Editors-in-Chief Volume 74 field this semester, with a lot of help from, Olivia Franks and the rest of the editors, I Nicoletta Cuccio Issue 9 have been able to keep up with and stay involved with the inner workings of the paper. Olivia Franks As the year have gone on, the process of putting together the issues has become smooth- Earle Hall Media Center er. The staff works extremely hard to put together a newsworthy, visually appealing and News Editor One South Avenue interesting issue for you, so take the time to read through our hard work. Matthew Schroh Garden City, NY 11530 In the News section, read about the performance that the Adelphi Theatre Department put on early this month. The production “12,000 Voices” was not only Editorials Editor HOW TO REACH US performed at Adelphi during the weekend of April 6-8; there were thousands of perfor- Victoria Grinthal Main Office: 516-877-6935 mances across the nation. The Delphian and the Communications Department held a E-mail: [email protected] workshop on April 16, regarding tips from experienced professionals within the public Features & Entertainment Editor relations and journalism fields. The panelists, moderated by faculty advisor Liza Burby, Maria Giovanna Jumper LETTERS TO THE EDITOR had a thorough discussion about the definition of fake news versus spin, the threats to Letters to the editor must be less than journalists today. Sports Editor 400 words and include the author’s In the editorials section, read about the Addams Family and what the public Olivia Franks name, as well as affiliation to the will decide on regarding the characters in the show. Check out an article that covers the college. Letters may be edited for the ins and outs of political publicity and see if you agree with what was said. I hope some Production Artists purposes of space and clarity. of you are interested in movies and television because we have another editorial that Valerie Buonaiuto Letters should be sent to touches upon a horror film from 1988 and how it mirrors, in the writer’s opinion, what Nikita Kalra [email protected] is happening in society today. The features section provides us with a range of many different topics: an Contributing Writers ORIGINAL ART award-winning Adelphi Admissions staff member; Adelphi’s food and recovery project David Grinthal Original drawings, photographs, that is being put together by Levemore Global Scholars; the ways to get tickets to live Tatsuya Hondo and political cartoons can be sent to shows and then what to do when you get there; There are many different articles in this Jermaine Howerton [email protected]. Please attach section that make it worthwhile checking out. If any of these topics interest you, check Kailah Konkel name and affiliation to the college. out the features section in our newspaper! Maria Mayorga With the spring season well underway, the Panthers are competing and doing Loren Negovan ADVERTISING well and will soon be heading into postseason. The Athletic Department participated in Shannon O’Donnell For advertising rates, email us at the “You Can Play Campaign,” which is in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Some Ashley Willoughby [email protected]. in the department put together a “You Can Play” video that is now featured on the “You Can Play” website and can also be found on aupanthers.com or on social media. Talking Delphian Advisor SOCIAL MEDIA about softball, read about their newest leader and her time at Adelphi so far, her previ- Liza N. Burby Twitter: @the_Delphian ous experiences and advice that she would give to future coaches. Lastly, read about Facebook: The Delphian graduate assistant José Velasquez and his transition from athlete to coach. adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com -Nicoletta Cuccio Instagram: @the_delphian Editor-in-Chief

Truth Is the Focus of a Panel SAB Holds Coffeehouse Featuring Fly By Midnight

About Fake News BY ASHLEY WILLOUGHBY know them but became fans that night. Junior Jess McErlean attended the Do you enjoy good music and show. “I had never heard of them before good coffee? Then the Student Activities going to SAB’s event, but after watching Board (SAB) coffeehouse events are per- their performance and meeting them I am fect for you. SAB hosts a monthly coffee- most definitely a fan,” she said. “They house that allows students to enjoy good were super talented and so nice, this was music, as well as snacks and coffee. arguably one of my favorite SAB events of On Thursday, April 4, SAB host- the semester.” ed Fly By Midnight, a New York City- Fly By Midnight played original based retro-pop duo, for the latest coffee- songs, covers and mash-ups of popular house. The duo has over 20 million views modern music. The duo even performed on YouTube, they’ve been #6 on Spotify’s one of their new songs for the first time live Global 50 chart and most recently they for the crowd during their set. Their music, performed at the Firefly Music Festival in harmonies and onstage energy captivated Dover, DE alongside Kendrick Lamar and students throughout the entire set. Award-winning local journalists discussed the topic of “Fake News, Spin and The Killers. After the set was finished, the duo The Delphian Finding the Truth” at an April 16 workshop presented by and the Com- Ethan Bravin, SAB’s coffee- mingled and took pictures with the attend- munications Department. Thirty students and professors were treated to the expertise house chair, contracts artists he believes ees, which totaled to about 50 students. of (from right to left) Robert Zimmerman, co-founder and co-president of Zimmer- will attract and entertain the Adelphi stu- Fly by Midnight put on an amazing perfor- man/Edelson, Inc., a public relations, marketing and advertising firm; Bill Bleyer, dents. Bravin heard about Fly by Mid- mance and SAB can’t wait for their new a Pulitzer prize-winning former staff writer for Newsday and the author of several night as a suggestion from one of SAB’s music to come out. books; and David North, a long-time journalist and broadcaster for both TV and radio. entertainment chairs, Olivia Franks. Following their performance, The event was moderated by Liza Burby, a senior adjunct professor at Adelphi, as well “Last year at the National As- Franks said, “They know how to engage as an award-winning journalist and author. All are members of the Press Club of Long sociation of Campus Activities confer- the crowd, put on a good show and genu- Island (PCLI), a local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, who enjoy ence in Boston, I saw Fly By Midnight inely care about their fans. I’m so glad that speaking to communication students about the industry and offering valuable career perform,” Franks said. “They were one of we were able to hire them because I heard advice. the most memorable performances of the nothing but positive feedback from stu- Among the tips discussed at the workshop were to always ask “says who?” conference and I thought they would be a dents who attended the show.” when a source gives a reporter information, meaning never accept what they say: dig great fit for Adelphi.” SAB hosted their last coffeehouse deeper for the truth. The panelists agreed that the way to battle fake news is with fact- Fly By Midnight attracted Adel- of the semester on Thursday, April 18 with checking, something Zimmerman said has never been easier, but all too often isn’t phi students who were fans of the duo for singer and songwriter Andie Case. Photo by Olivia Franks done, resulting in misinformation passed on as facts. a long time, as well as students who didn’t The Delphian NEWS April 22, 2019 • 3 A Photo Essay of The Clothesline Project BY ANA LUIZA POLISELI FÁVERO

The Criminal Justice Department sponsored The Clothesline Project on March 10. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness about violence against children, women and men. Levermore Hall was covered with personalized T-shirts hung on clotheslines. Each shirt expressed the emotions of people whose lives have been touched by violence. This touching memorial showed stories of abuse, support and survival by people who shared their courage with the Adelphi community. All images by Ana Luiza Poliseli Fávero

SAB’s Annual Spring Concert Was Savage Middle States BY ASHLEY WILLOUGHBY stage to announce our opening act, which vice president of programming, and a few Update I was able to do with SAB’s lobby chair, other SAB members went on stage to keep Continued from page 1 Spring Concert is a long-antici- Ashley Meers, for the last two years. the energy alive and throw out free SAB pated event that Adelphi’s undergraduates The night did start a little late due T-shirts. This group effort between staff, look forward to each spring semester. Af- “My favorite time of the year at faculty, administration and students has a ter multiple Post-it teasers across campus, Adelphi is Spring Concert,” Robinson huge impact on an education at Adelphi the Student Activities Board (SAB) an- said. “The Student Activities Board works University, he said. nounced this year’s artist on their social day in and day out to put on the best con- “[Middle States accreditation] is media with a video reveal in March. cert every year. Spring Concert is a time what allows Adelphi to function as a rec- Every year the SAB executive for singing, laughs, dancing and memories. ognized institution of higher learning,” board tries to pick an artist that will appeal It is a big part of Adelphi’s community and West explained. “Essentially, this is how to most of the undergraduate students and continuing tradition that I hope will never we know (and the students know) that this year the artist was 21 Savage. SAB’s end.” their degrees have value out in the world; choice of an artist was a huge success with After the short stage change, the the credits you take can be transferred and the students since tickets sold out in less 21 Savage rapping at Adelphi. crowd went wild when 21 Savage came recognized elsewhere, and you can utilize (Photo by Olivia Franks) than a week. SAB then put an extra 100 out and performed his popular songs. The government funds/loans to pay for such tickets on sale, which also sold out, total- to 21 Savage’s flight delay, but the open- students enjoyed the set, waved their light- credits, which is at the heart of being a re- ing 1,500 excited concert attendees. ing act, MK, warmed up the crowd with his up foam sticks and bracelets that SAB gave spected institution.” Being a part of the SAB gives catchy songs and beats. MK is an American away and sang along to every single word. students unique opportunities regarding DJ known for his popular mix of “Electric- Following the concert, many students told Spring Concert. The executive board not ity.” There was a short delay in MK’s per- us how much they enjoyed 21 Savage, and Writers, there’sonly one only gets to choose the artists, but due to formance because the food SAB provided I can say the answer is “A LOT,” referenc- more issue to go this their hard work and commitment to SAB, did set off the fire alarms. Nevertheless, the ing 21 Savage’s most current hit song. they also work backstage and can meet the show continued, and MK was extremely As a graduating senior, I am so semester, so contact us at artists. Dedicated SAB members also re- accommodating. He got the Adelphi crowd proud to have been a part of SAB, to serve [email protected] if you ceive the opportunity to work backstage. ready for 21 Savage’s arrival to the stage. as president this past year, and for putting want to contribute. Additionally, as president, I got to go on- When MK’s set ended, Adam Robinson, together a totally “savage” Spring Concert. 4 • March 4, 2019 FEATURES The Delphian Adelphi Admissions Staffer Wins Women’s Leadership Award been awarded numerous times for her out- ence for students and their families,” Es- BY MARIA MAYORGA standing leadership. pina said. “You can never have too much Although Espina follows in the support at the college level and I’m happy During your senior year of high footsteps of her women mentors, she too is to lend it.” school as you were making the decision a woman leader in her community. In addi- In addition to working as a student to come to Adelphi, you probably met her tion to being freshman admissions director counselor, Espina has also worked as a stu- at an Open House, Accepted Students Day at Adelphi, she is also president-elect for dent mentor in Adelphi’s Mentoring Pro- or an advisement meeting. As director of the New York State Association for Col- gram, which helps Adelphi students fulfill freshman admissions, Stephanie Espina lege Admission Counseling and an advi- their highest potential through academic, has touched the lives of many high school sory board member for Sacred Heart Acad- social and professional development with students making the decision to come to emy, an all-female Catholic high school the guidance of a mentor. In 2018 she was Adelphi and has served as a woman leader in Hempstead, which she graduated from the recipient of Adelphi’s Spirit Award, in the university community. before receiving bachelor’s and master’s which recognized her as an “exceptional” She was awarded in January for degrees from Marist College. She was pre- student mentor to her mentee, Nadege De- her leadership in student counseling and viously a panelist in Adelphi’s Women’s Brosse. mentorship with the 2019 ATHENA Young Leadership Conference, an annual event “Stephanie is a wonderful men- Professional Leadership Award. that helps to show the value of women in tor,” said DeBrosse, a junior fine/studio The award was presented to her The 2019 ATHENA Young Professional leadership at Adelphi. arts major at Adelphi. “Her honesty and by ATHENA International, a nonprofit Leadership Award recipient Stephanie Espina. Kat Beatty, a former Adelphi ad- the knowledge she shares about her col- organization that seeks to support, de- (Photo provided by Photo/Adelphi University.) missions colleague of hers, said that in Es- legiate experience has allowed me to see velop and honor women leaders. Founded pina’s time as director of freshman admis- situations from multiple perspectives. She in 1982, it inspires women to reach their More than just making a differ- sions, the freshman class has grown larger continues to challenge me in the best ways full potential and strives to create balance ence at Adelphi since arriving in 2015, the than previously before. possible, allowing me to take advantage of in leadership worldwide. This award, in 30-year-old Hempstead, NY, resident is “She is really paving the way for all the opportunities Adelphi has to offer.” particular, honors her for demonstrating helping to shatter the glass ceiling. the Adelphi community and inspires other DeBrosse said she always leaves excellence, creativity and initiative in her “There is significant under- women in her work as a counselor,” Beatty their conversations feeling confident and profession, providing valuable service to representation at high levels of business said. assured of her next steps. She said having those in her community and serving as a and we’re just now beginning to see Beatty also describes Espina as her as a mentor is “overall amazing.” role model for young women personally some progress,” she said. “Recognizing having a “very open and friendly personal- Espina hopes to continue impact- and professionally. women’s leadership helps to inspire other ity” and said she is “very welcoming” to ing students’ lives whether it be through “I was pleasantly surprised when women to explore their potential.” everyone that meets her. “She always car- her counseling or her mentorship. I was selected as the recipient,” Espina She said she is fortunate to work ries a smile on her face and makes herself “As a short-term goal, I would said. “It’s especially meaningful when you at Adelphi with many strong women lead- available to everyone that needs her,” she love to devote more time to student men- are a finalist for this award alongside very ers, including her supervisor, Kristen said. toring,” she said. “A continued goal I have talented young professionals. When I re- Capezza, vice president of enrollment In her work as a counselor, Espina is to find additional ways to personalize the ceived the award, I immediately thought management, who is a past recipient of said that it is most rewarding being a part first-year student transition to Adelphi.” of the mentors in my life who have chal- the ATHENA Young Professional Award, of a student’s college journey. lenged and supported me.” and President Christine Riordan, who has “It’s a transformational experi- How to Adjust to College Life After Studying Abroad justment go smoothly. healthcare system operates. Now when Island, studied abroad in Australia in 2017, BY SHANNON O’DONNELL I become a nurse, I will be patient with her sorority Alpha Delta Pi took in a new Attend a Transition Workshop people who may not understand Ameri- pledge class of women. The desire to travel and see the For the past four years that she has been ca’s healthcare system because I can put “It was so weird to not know all world is a very popular trend with college with Adelphi, Harrison has held reentry myself in their shoes and relate to them.” the people that are around you,” she said. students. Many fulfill this desire by study- workshops to help students re-adjust to When she returned to New York ing abroad during a semester of their un- regular college life. The most common It’s Okay to Change Your Career Path and met all the new women, Cienski said dergraduate programs. According to the issue that she helps students with is get- Travel psychologist Michael she felt out of place because she was used National Association of Foreign Student ting back into the swing of regular college Brein, who is in Washington state, said that to having her friend group and knowing Advisers, during the 2015- ‘16 academic classes. She said her door is always open the longer you are abroad, the more you everything about them. But while she was year, 1.6 percent of all American students for students to stop by for anything they will have differing views on things that gone, she missed out on a lot. Some friends enrolled at institutions of higher education may need help with. you experienced every day before leaving, got into fights with others and some made in the United States studied abroad. At these workshops Harrison especially when it comes to your career new friends. The number of U.S. students helps students take the information they goals. “It definitely took time to get studying abroad has more than tripled have learned while abroad and use it in dai- “It can either make you excited comfortable with the changes to my soror- over the past two decades, according to ly life. She explained that she helps them about your future career or it can make you ity, but after a while everything felt back to the Institute of International Education. At to be able to articulate their experiences to confused and want to change your career normal,” Cienski said. Adelphi University, on average 2 percent use at future job interviews or even gradu- path. There is nothing wrong with that,” Brein explained that when stu- of all undergraduate students study abroad, ate school interviews. It’s important not to Brein said. dents study abroad, they tend to form an increase from the previous academic just tell people that their experience was If you are feeling like you want friendships with other students traveling school year, according to Shannon Harri- great, but to be able to differentiate their to try a different career, speak to an advi- rather than individuals who live in the son, director of the Center for International study abroad experience from other stu- sor—but know that it’s a common feeling. country. This makes students feel less con- Education, which runs the study abroad dents fighting for the same job or a seat in Brein said you’ll either come back with a nected to the country when they leave. program. For the 2017- ‘18 academic year, graduate school, she said. new goal in mind or feel certain about the “They are connected to a friend 145 Adelphi students studied abroad in “I tell students to use any kind of career path you were already taking prior from a different state in the United States 17 different countries. Ninety-six of these experiences they may have had and turn to studying abroad. rather than the country they were studying students studied with Adelphi faculty-led them into lessons such as: When I was abroad in,” he said. study abroad programs, which remain the in Japan, I had to get a cavity filled and Friend Groups Can Change When adjusting back to life after most popular type of study abroad program I was really scared to do something like While you’re studying abroad, studying abroad give yourself time and for Adelphi students. this in another country,” Harrison said. the social groups you were a part of be- be patient with the relationships you left While the experience can be life- “They put something over my eyes, and I fore you left may change by the time your home. You will have a full semester to ex- changing for students, sometimes reentry wasn’t used to that coming from the Unit- semester is over. When Kayla Cienski, a plain to everyone about all the experiences back to stateside college life can be chal- ed States, but I learned that is the way their nursing major at Wagner College in Staten and memories you’ve made. lenging. Here are tips to help make the ad- The Delphian FEATURES April 22, 2019 • 5 Food Recovery and Redistribution Has Begun on Campus

“impacts food security and the environ- student run. “It’s important for students to and address a local or global need. Many of BY TATSUYA HONDO ment . . . food is tossed aside, so too are coordinate and take the lead,” said Peter these come out of our LGS Student Lead- opportunities for healthier communities, DeBartolo, the administrative director of ership Council. The LGS program bridges economic growth, and environmental pros- Approximately twice a week, the Adelphi’s LGS program. He is one of theory and practice and promotes student perity.” edible food is recovered from the Garden the two primary faculty members contrib- experiential-learning and community en- The Delphian went along on a City campus and donated to agencies serv- uting to this food recovery initiative. The gagement in a number of ways.” food recovery mission on March 28 and ing the communities near Adelphi. A group other is archaeology and cultural anthro- Krasinski said, “I initiated a Food witnessed the process and what happens of Panthers operate out of the Levermore pology professor Kathryn Krasinski. Recovery project with my You Are What after food is collected from three distribu- Glob al Scholars Student Lounge Room DeBartolo said that LGS has pro- You Eat course where students began in- tion points on Garden City campus: Ruth 101 in Alumnae Hall., which Jenna Szabo, vided student leaders Szabo and Bynoe vestigating the food waste landscape on S. Harley University Center, Post Hall and president of the LGS Student Council, calls with resources. The LGS initiative pro- campus. Through this work I learned about the Nexus Building. A good amount of ed- the “headquarters.” vides opportunities for students to imple- the LGS food recovery effort.” ible food was collected in cardboard boxes Not only is food being recovered ment their studies in the real world. This Krasinski, who is an expert in and crates. All food surplus was organized and donated, Adelphi’s food recovery proj- includes helping “systematize” the process prehistoric human food conditions and at the LGS Student Lounge by food recov- ect is being documented statistically. Se- (which involves strategy and brainstorm- advocate/educator in the anthropology of ery volunteers. Just the recovered assort- niors Szabo and Wensley Bynoe began this ing of solutions to problems that may food, said that “food insecurity is a public ment of sandwiches totaled approximately food recovery and redistribution (dona- arise); proficiency in administrative activi- health issue with long-lasting consequenc- $350. Other foods recovered this same day tion) effort on Nov. 23, 2018. Bynoe is an ties, such as managemental duties of the es including emotional, cognitive and neu- were paninis, fruit servings and salads. interdisciplinary study major and Szabo is database (tracking of food recovered and rophysiological impairments. Not only is Larger prepackaged foods with condi- a joint sociology and studio art major who donated); receipts; and reviewing letters it common sense to not throw edible food ments were also recovered, and everything is also vice-president of the LGS Student of appreciation received from third-party away, Adelphi has the opportunity to be a deemed save-able food was judged based Council, and was featured by the College agencies that have received recovered food leader in alleviating the long-term conse- on their expiration dates, destined to be of Arts and Sciences publication in an ar- from the university. These are all pro- quences of food insecurity, and reducing thrown in the trash. ticle titled “An Internship Helps One Stu- cesses that are necessary when running a our carbon emissions in the process.” A total of seven crates of food dent Confront Injustice, From Long Island community-based organization in the real Bynoe added that “sustainability were loaded and delivered to partner- to Costa Rica” in February 2019. world and are being practiced by students is very hard . . . for the food recovery to ing agencies—including Bethany House, Adelphi’s LGS program and the participating in Levermore Global Schol- continue is going to be difficult.” Hope House, Ronald McDonald House students involved in this food recovery ars initiatives. Adelphi’s participation in food and Glory House Recovery—after the re- project understand that such aims to reduce “Student-led initiatives, like the recovery and donation initiatives needs covered edible foods were cataloged. Food food waste from Garden City campus is food recovery project, are developed, pro- Panther participation. If you’re interested recovery project participants transported possible, a more organized and larger scale posed and implemented in collaboration or would like to know more about getting the recovered food using personal vehicles. food waste elimination in the community with the LGS Program Office,” DeBartolo involved in recovering foods that will end According to Byno, a total of 1,086 food can begin with Adelphi. said. “We encourage LGS students to form up in the trash, consider volunteering for items were saved just this spring 2019 se- According to the United States small teams and brainstorm with each other this opportunity. Contact Jenna Szabo at mester alone. Department of Agriculture, food waste to come up with new ideas for student-led [email protected] or Wensley The whole operation is mostly initiatives that will align with our mission Bynoe at [email protected]. Still Relevant “They Live” Delivers a Modern Message About Media Manipulation

BY LOREN NEGOVAN

“You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they’re people just like you. You’re wrong. Dead wrong.” This is the tagline for John Carpenter’s 1988 horror film, “They Live.” Everything is as it should be. It’s just another day in Los Angeles. Right? In the movie, Nada, a homeless wanderer, stumbles upon a box of sun- glasses in a church. Wanting to get out of the bright sun, he puts them on, only to dis- cover something shocking. These are no ordinary sunglasses. den behind our ads. However, we do see media has told us that we absolutely must to women is that they cannot buy men’s They do not shield one’s eyes; rather, they businesses in real life using mass media shell our money on it, or else we will be— clothes for themselves, or people will not open them up to the unsettling reality, hid- to manipulate the way we think. Sublimi- GASP--outcasts. It’s told us that we need think well of them. den in plain sight. Behind all the flashy nally, they still manipulate us. Persuading those items if we want to look cool and not This is going back to my point commercialism, subliminal messages are us that we need something, even though look like a total weirdo. about the media preying on our fear of hidden. Messages like: “Marry and Re- we can survive without it. This reminds me of one particu- being outcasts and trying to make us con- produce.” “OBEY.” “No Independent Think of those commercials of lar scene in “They Live.” In it, Nada is in form to consumerism. “They Live” is the Thought.” And the figures of high authori- a robust car driving around a beautiful front of a men’s clothing store. The sign perfect movie to watch, especially if you ty are really humanoid aliens from another mountain range. Or an image of Lady that reads something like “Men’s Appar- like a good scare. It impeccably and effec- planet, with the plan to lull all of humanity Gaga in an issue of “Vogue.” Or even that el” becomes “No Independent Thought” tively comments on consumer culture, and, into submission using the mass media. Santa Claus plushie in your local Walmart once seen through the sunglasses. I be- as I said before, manages to be extremely Although the film was made 30 in the middle of October. lieve this is because it’s apparel that has relevant to today’s society, despite being years ago as a commentary on the unfair- These are all examples of things been specifically marketed to men and not released nearly 30 years ago. It definitely ness Ronald Reagan’s presidency, it is just that are used to get us to consume more women. Women could, technically, wear gave me a good fright when I first watched as, and perhaps even more, relevant to to- than we need. We don’t need that new men’s clothes. There is no law against it, it. It was so jarring that it left me thinking day’s society as it was back then. gigantic Ford truck or that shiny iPhone and women have done this before. How- about it for weeks. It is, truly, an unforget- We are not ruled by alien over- XR or that delectable-looking Big Mac. ever, they’ve been told by the media that table film. lords, nor are big, black, blocky letters hid- But we buy these things just because the they can’t do this; the message being sent 6 • April 22, 2019 EDITORIALS The Delphian Political Publicity: The Impact of Political Figures Appearing on Late-Night Television

ous representatives of our BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL society? I don’t know if our generation feels this way, Late night television has always but I would assume that been a way for the public to see into the those older than us would lives of their political leaders. Where these have a very hard time with people appear and what they do, however, this. can have negative or positive effects on The political their image for certain audiences. One spe- appearances on late-night cific example is on the premiere episode of television are nothing new Showtime’s new late-night series “Desus to us. Many politicians & Mero” on February 21. This show focus- have spoken with hosts like es on the banter between hosts and friends Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kim- Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, who also mel and Stephen Colbert, to host a podcast called “The Bodega Boys” name a few. There could be and hosted a predecessor to the show on many factors to judge ap- the channel VICELAND. The men, named pearances like this; female Daniel Baker and Joel Martinez, respec- politicians like Gillibrand tively, are known for their vulgar vocabu- and Ocasio-Cortez get a dif- lary and reactions to viral news with “il- ferent response from soci- lustrious” guests in each episode. ety in this kind of situation, In their Showtime channel debut, or maybe Desus and Mero Desus and Mero welcomed fellow Bronx are a little too heavy-hand- native and U.S. Representative Alexandria date Kirsten Gillibrand, who appeared on on the show seems to make a fine line be- ed with the foul languages Ocasio-Cortez to discuss her background the show’s run on VICELAND prior to the tween appealing to citizens or just prov- and references. It also depends on the indi- and experiences as a political figure. In the transition to Showtime. Gillibrand’s seg- ing themselves irresponsible. It is a good vidual whether such instances are deemed episode, she bonds with the hosts over their ment on the Showtime broadcast includes point to note that these appearances are to be inappropriate or not professional. hometown area and introduces them to two the three drinking shots at a bar and talking mainly aimed to show the public that they Regardless of gender or profes- other female representatives: Minnesota about her political goals. are real people with similar values and de- sion, the idea that our leaders can be fun, Representative Ilhan Omar and Michigan I’ve watched the show when it sires. As many viewers are young voters heartfelt and organic with their words and Representative Rashida Tlaib. The la- was on VICELAND, and I’ve listened to and are aware of our political state, it is actions is a great thing. We just need to be dies discussed their feminine presence in the podcast numerous times. Honestly, nice and interesting to see the people rep- aware that we are entering a new age of in- the House of Representatives and various though they are obscene and inappropriate, resenting us in our government fight with teraction with those who lead us, where ap- double standards between them and their the duo can be funny and have great chem- us and for us. On the other side, when you pearing on shows like “Desus & Mero” can male counterparts. Later in the season, istry with each other and the show’s guests. see a political figure on a talk show where give society a more relaxed and personal Desus and Mero also sat down with New However, the idea of political figures like drinking and smoking weed is commonly view of their political goals. York Senator and 2020 Presidential Candi- Ocasio-Cortez and Gillibrand appearing broadcast, how can they be taken as seri-

Modernly Morbid: How Will Today’s Society React to an “Addams Family” Reboot?

BY DAVID GRINTHAL and charm have captivated many audi- ences, from 1964’s black-and-white ABC “The Addams Family” was origi- series to the 1990’s films, and even to a nally created in 1938 by Charles Addams, Broadway musical in 2010, which starred as a single-panel comic strip in the pub- Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth as Go- lication “The New Yorker.” Since then, mez and Morticia Addams. However, the this kooky family has become a macabre Broadway show also had an altered plot mainstay of American pop culture that has from its original conception. In the play, spanned TV, film and even the Broadway the family deals with a teenage Wednes- stage. We all know the theme song (cue the day introducing a normal boy as her boy- two snaps) and we all know the characters friend and inviting him and his parents to like daughter Wednesday and hair-ridden a dinner at their house. This is interesting uncle Cousin Itt, but have we become to note because of how far it deviates from too sensitive to accept them back into the original story, and although it’s a fun our lives? While they never really left the concept, it seems that something like this public consciousness, “The Addams Fam- could ruin the integrity of the beloved ily” hasn’t been in the spotlight for over a characters in this upcoming film. Stole Christmas” and modeled it after nooses. The trailer seems to understand decade. With this bizarre “Brady Bunch” I love “The Addams Family” and their popular “Despicable Me” franchise. “The Addams Family” in all its guts and about to make their comeback with an ani- know that the dark humor is all in good Studios make their products by relying glory, but there is a lot of time for back- mated film set to release this October, we fun, but that doesn’t guarantee that every- on what they know their audience enjoys lash to form before the film’s release. The must ask if they’re too offensive for to- body else will see these jokes in the same rather than making risky creative decisions responses are mixed, with some people day’s audiences. way. Still, the 3D-animated film is set to that can lose the company money. This fact disliking the character designs that mir- Since its publication in 1938, release on October 18, with Conrad Ver- is completely understandable, but it makes ror their original appearances and some “The Addams Family” has always been un- non (the director of 2016’s vulgar animat- me worried that “The Addams Family” people already singing this film’s praises. apologetically dark with its humor and sub- ed film “Sausage Party”) co-directing. may have to be watered-down in their new- Nothing is set in stone yet, and I hope that ject matter. The storyline features a family Today’s film industry is no est installment. “The Addams Family” will be welcomed obsessed with all things morbid: a daughter stranger to tailoring movies to fit the inter- As of the writing, a delightfully as a refreshing splash of family-friendly who violently tortures her brother daily, an ests of current moviegoing audiences. For morbid trailer has been released that seems darkness. In the end, however, it’s up to the uncle who sticks lightbulbs in his mouth, example, last year’s Dr. Seuss adaptation to be sticking to the macabre tone of the public to decide whether these characters and parents who condone all manners of “The Grinch” by Illumination Entertain- source material. It even gives Wednesday should rise again or remain in their coffins dangerous behavior. Their grave humor ment took the story of “How the Grinch Addams two braids that are tied into little of past evolutions. The Delphian SPORTS April 22, 2019 • 7

Panther Softball Welcomes Campagna to the Helm of Program

and loyal alumni. Without them, Adelphi BY NICOLETTA CUCCIO softball wouldn’t be where they are today,” said Campagna. At the start of the 2018 fall semes- The Long Island native competed ter, the Adelphi University softball wel- at Molloy College in Rockville Centre comed head coach Carla Campagna to the (2009- ‘11) where she holds the home helm of their program. runs record (44), the total bases (442) and “Adelphi has always been a pro- runs batted in (207) as a Lion. One of the gram of history and tradition,” said Cam- most decorated in Lion history, Campagna pagna. “AU is an elite Division II institu- was named East Region Player of the Year tion that continues to be known regionally (2010); was ranked fifth in the nation for and nationally. I am honored and excited toughest to strikeout in her sophomore sea- to continue to build on the success of the son; won two ECC Conference Champion- softball program and athletics department.” ships; and helped her team to a trip to the While her time in Garden City, NCAA division II College World Series Campagna hopes to continue the culture in her junior season. Recently, Campagna and the ways of Adelphi softball. was named to the Hall of Fame class of 2019. “As a player at Molloy, I’ve Coach Campagna with some of her players at Janet Ficke Field during a game this season. learned that accountability and structure (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) are important qualities in a program,” said Campagna. “I believe that it is the begin- nomenal job on working together for the ning foundation of any program in any col- man to live by our values and standards. same goal,” said Campagna. “We lean on legiate sport.” They are an extension of the coaching our senior class to guide the underclass- Following her career, Campagna staff; they live by our expectations and am decided to give back to the sport and begin very excited about the postseason.” her coaching career at LIU Post University Campagna sees this opportunity in Greenvale as an assistant coach. While as a chance to learn, grow and pave the working towards her masters in literacy “Campagna sees way for young coaches who aspire to be at the beginning of her time at LIU, Cam- in her position one day. Taking the helm of pagna helped the Pioneers to two confer- this opportunity as a program that has seen such an amazing ence titles, five NCAA Tournament visits amount of success in recent history, Cam- and one regional title in her six years spent a chance to learn, pagna knows the challenge that lies ahead with the program. and strives to keep things simple in her In Campagna’s regular season de- grow and pave approach and continue to utilize the skills but with the Panthers, after a short West that she has learned along her path. Coast swing, she secured her first career the way for young “My advice to new coaches would win and series sweep against NYIT. Since be to always ask questions, know who your Coach Carla Campagna was hired as Adel- returning home, the Brown and Gold have coaches who as- players are, adapt to your personnel, have phi softball’s new head coach in September. meetings and conversations outside of the (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) gone 21-8 overall, 13-4 in Northeast 10 Conference play and 9-0 in the Southwest pire to be in her game to enhance your relationships from Division. With 12 games left in the regular coach to player and lastly, always keep an “I wish to uphold the winning position one day.” open mind,” said Campagna. tradition and the continuous family envi- season, the Panthers are seated at the top of ronment of all the current student athletes their division. “The team has been doing a phe-

Final Ride: Softball’s Lauren Sandelier Fulfills Her Goal to Compete at the Highest Level

ternational Society has a lot to be proud Q. What has been your greatest your way.” BY NICOLETTA CUCCIO of as she concludes her collegiate career accomplishment so far? in May. Read and learn more about Sand- A. My greatest accomplishment In this series, we interview se- elier’s experiences as a Panther. so far has been becoming a member of the niors playing in their final year of eligibil- Q. When did you start playing Sigma Theta Tau Nursing International So- ity in their respective sports. These Q & A’s softball? ciety. are a chance for athletes to say goodbye A. I started playing when I was Q. Do you have any goals for this and to reflect on both their athletic careers five years old. season? and the sport to which they have dedicated Q. Why did you want to play in A: My goal for this season is to much time and effort. college? enjoy every moment I have left. Lauren Sandelier, a senior on A. I wanted to play college soft- Q. What do you want to do after the softball team, has represented Adel- ball because I wanted to compete at the college? If your career isn’t sports-related, phi in many ways. Sandelier, a Washing- highest level possible. do you still want to stay involved in soft- ton Township, NJ native, is working to- Q. Why did you choose to attend ball? wards becoming a nurse while completing Adelphi? A. I am not sure if I will play af- her final season as a Panther. This NE10 A. I choose Adelphi because not ter college. If I am given the opportunity, I Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient, a only does it offer competitive athletics it would like to coach a youth team. member of the 2016 All-Rookie team, a also has an outstanding nursing program. Q. Do you have any advice to second team all-conference member in Q. What has been one of the freshmen student athletes who are just be- 2018, a two-time NE10 Conference cham- most important lessons you have learned ginning their college careers? Softball’s Lauren Sandelier will finish her pion, East Region champion, and a recent as a student athlete? A. Yes, what Babe Ruth said: nursing degree next month. member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing In- A. Time management! “Never let the fear of striking out get in (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) The Delphian SPORTS April 22, 2019 • 8 José Velasquez: From Student Athlete to Coach ships, his highest placement in the meet BY KAILAH KONKEL throughout his career. As an assistant coach on the cross- As a member of the Adelphi track country team, Velasquez is responsible for and cross-country team, José Velasquez coaching middle distance, steeplechase largely took for granted the behind-the- and distance events, as well as being the scenes work done by his coaches. “I was team’s operations manager. He watches very ignorant and inconsiderate with re- over the distance runners on the track and gards to the things coaches do outside of field team, as well as managing the loca- practice,” he said. tion of practices and logistics of meets. He All that changed last fall when also handles a bit of the behind-the-scenes Velasquez became a graduate student and work, doing expense reports and filling out assistant coach, and suddenly became a cash requests for meets. co-worker to head coach Katie Rees. That type of work has allowed “If I had to sum up Katie’s coach- Velasquez to grow a better appreciation for ing style in one word, I would be inclined the role of his coaches when he was an ath- to use the word learning,” Velasquez said. lete. “The entire structure of our team and pro- Rees has been coaching both the gram revolves around a continuous learn- men’s and women’s track and field and ing environment where we stress our ath- cross-country teams for nine years. With a letes on being students of the sport.” staff of nine coaches for track and field and Velasquez competed in in 17 two for cross country, Rees has her hands cross-country meets during his career. He full. had a standout sophomore season, garner- This past fall, the cross-country ing NE-10 All Conference third-team hon- team hosted the NCAA Division II East ors. Competing primarily in the 5k, 6k, 8k Regional Championship, which Velas- and 10k, his highest finish was 15th in the quez described as a “logistical nightmare.” Velasquez competing in an event when he was an 10k at the 2015 NE-10 Championships. The entire experience of spending a week undergraduate at Adelphi. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) Velasquez primarily competed in measuring out the course, staging it and the mile and 3,000 meter for the Adelphi working out the small details taught him track and field team. In his junior season, to appreciate more of what the coaches did he placed seventh in the 3,000-meter stee- while he was an athlete at Adelphi. plechase at the outdoor NE-10 champion-

Adelphi Participates in “You Can Play” Campaign

BY JERMAINE HOWERTON AND OLIVIA FRANKS

Adelphi Athletics has officially joined the “You Can Play” campaign. You Can Play is a social activism campaign dedicated to putting an end to homophobia in sports, centered around the slogan “If you can play, you can play.” The Panthers made a video sup- porting this movement and the LGBTQ+ community. Adelphi student athletes and coaches were featured in the video released by the athletics department and they all were highlighted in clips about why Adel- phi is participating in the “You Can Play” campaign. The video welcomed all races, genders, sexes, ethnicities, national origins and religions and championed diversity, The Adelphi Field Hockey team featured in the You Can Play campaign video. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) respect, inclusion and equity. Additionally, the student athletes spoke out against ho- letes should be judged on talent, heart and plan from 2015- ‘21, so it is fulfilling a goal they may fall in or who they identify as. mophobia, discrimination and hate. work ethic, not sexual orientation and/or set for the university by administrators. The pledge is an oath that student athletes The campaign originated due to gender identity.” Part of the plan said, “Adelphi will garner and coaches can take that promises that the death of Miami University RedHawks It is no surprise that Adelphi national recognition as a community that they will not have a hand in any type of hockey team manager, Brendan Burke. He wanted to join in the campaign because in values and includes every person. All stu- discrimination or hate and will be accept- was known for speaking out against ho- 2018, Adelphi athletics was awarded for dents, faculty and staff members will feel ing of all people. mophobia in hockey. Burke died in a car its efforts in creating a welcoming and in- safe, engaged and supported. The commu- To get the word out about Adel- crash in 2010 so in his memory, his brother clusive environment. The department re- nity’s broad spectrum of perspectives and phi’s participation in the campaign, Adel- Patrick Burke and two other co-founders ceived recognition from LGBT SportSafe relationships will enhance the lives of ev- phi’s softball team had a “Pride at the created the “You Can Play” campaign. Inclusion Program because Adelphi de- eryone who comes to the University.” Park” day on April 9. During the softball When Burke came out as gay, he was wide- veloped a Diversity and Inclusion Coun- Adelphi also has a Diversity and game against Southern Connecticut State ly supported by sports news outlets and cil during the 2017-18 school year. This Inclusion statement and pledge that the University, the first 100 fans in attendance fans, generating multiple discussions about council is made up of student athletes, athletics department follows. In the state- on April 9 received an Adelphi pride T- homophobia in sports because he was so coaches and department administrators ment, it says that Adelphi is committed to shirt, which had the Panther logo in rain- committed to eradicating any stigma. whose purpose is to ensure a welcoming accepting people from all backgrounds, bow colors. In response to Adelphi’s partici- environment for all. gender identities and sexual orientations To learn more information about pation in the campaign, Jessica Camarda The Diversity and Inclusion and ensures that no one will be subjected to the “You Can Play” campaign, go to you- of the women’s basketball team said, “Ath- Council was part of Adelphi’s strategic hate of any kind due to whatever category canplayproject.org.