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Philadelphia, Pa. Vol. 93, Issue 7 October 24, 2019 Election 2019 City Council At-Large • Helen Gym • Dan Tinney • Maj Toure • Sherrie Cohen • Joe Cox • Steve Cherniavsky • Kendra Brooks • Allan Domb • Al Taubenberger • Clarc King • Nicholas O’Rourke • Isaiah Thomas • Matt Wolfe • Derek Green • Bill Heeney • Katherine Gilmore Richardson • David Oh • “The outcome of local elections have a direct and proximate influence on our daily lives.” • “Our communities matter.” • City Council 8th District • Cindy Bass • Greg Paulmier • “Will there be a referendum on the ballot?” • Mayor • Jim Kenney ‘80 • Billy Ciancaglini ‘00 • “I want to be able to talk directly to the elected officials. I want them to hear my voice and listen to my concerns. That happens best at the local level.” • City Commissioners • Omar Sabir • Al Schmidt • Lisa Deeley • “I don’t know much of anything about these elections.” • Register of Wills • Tracey Gordon • “Where can I vote around La Salle?” • Sheriff • Rochelle Bilal • “I’m particularly interested to see the fate of the soda-tax after this election.” • Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Anne Lazarus • Judy Olson • Amanda Green- Hawkins • Megan McCarthy King • Daniel McCaffery • Christylee Peck • “This election will give city council an interesting chance to improve criminal justice and decrease crime in the city.” • Commonwealth Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Kevin Brobson • Patricia McCullough • “Does my vote matter?” • Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District • Daniel Anders • Robert Coleman • Richard Gordon • Karen Shreeves-Johns • Donna Woelpper • Ida Chen • Roxanne Covington • Glynnis Hill • Diane Thompson • Shiela Woods-Skipper • Jennifer Schultz • Anthony Kyriakakis • Joshua Roberts • Tiffany Palmer • James Crumlish • Carmella Jacquinto • Crystal Powell • “I only vote in presidential elections.” • Municipal Court, First Judicial District • Martin Coleman • Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde • Henry Lewandowski • David Conroy • Wendy Lynn Pew • T. Francis Shields • “How will the election affect public schools in Philly?” • Pennsylvania Constitutional Ammendment — Crime Victim Rights • “The general election for the mayor is a farce — whoever wins the Democratic primary wins the general election.” • Bill No. 190290 — Philadelphia Home Rule Charter • “I think the ballot questions are made intentionally confusing, as if to trip up voters.” • Bill No. 190431 — City Bond Question • “I rarely know candidates in local elections, barring the mayor.” • “How many Philadelphians are voting in these local elections?”

Inside this week’s Alunmi Face-off and Candidate Profiles – 2 special issue: Editorial Endorsements and Third Party Candidates – 3 2 ELECTION 2019 Oct. 24, 2019 La Salle grads head-to-head in mayoral election Jim Kenney ‘80 and Billy Ciancaglini ‘00 rivals in Philly election

Bianca Abbate graduated from La Salle in law degree from Temple the minimum wage to $15 status as a sanctuary city and Editor 1980 with a BA in political University in 2003. Both per hour, continue to secure wants to inhibit city plans to The mayoral election in science, while Ciancaglini candidates also hail from safe injection sites and ensure establish safe injection sites Philadelphia is approaching graduated in 2000 with a South Philadelphia. that Philadelphia complies where people can legally quickly; on Nov. 5, 2019, BA in english and continued The positions of the two with the Paris Climate inject heroin. Ciancaglini Philadelphians will hit the his education in the City candidates differ greatly. Agreement. Ciancaglini has been a vocal critic of polls to cast their vote for of Brotherly Love with a Mayor Kenney plans to raise intends to end Philadelphia’s Mayor Kenney’s policies. their favorite candidate. In According to Ballotpedia’s the running is incumbent 2019 Candidate mayor, James “Jim” Kenney Connection Survey, when (D), and criminal defense asked, “What is something attorney, William “Billy” that has been a struggle in The Explorer, 2000 Ciancaglini (R). your life?,” the candidate Pictured above is Ciancaglini’s yearbook photo. Kenney was first elected replied, “Dealing with Kenney was not pictured in in 2015 and is running for re- the daily aggravation the yearbook for his class. election. In the Democratic caused by Jim Kenney.” primary, Kenney defeated On the other hand, Mayor Republican candidate has former City Controller Alan Kenney’s campaign has won a Philadelphia mayoral Butkovitz and State Senator not acknowledged that of election since 1947. Anthony Williams. In 2015, Ciancaglini. More information on he ran for Philadelphia Polls currently favor these candidates and most County Court of Common the re-election of Mayor elections can be found on Pleas as a Democrat, but did Kenney. Since the 1951 Ballotpedia. not advance past the primary. adoption of the city’s current Neither candidate has Both candidates in the charter, no incumbent replied to the Collegian when general election are La Salle James Kenney via Twitter mayor seeking re-election contacted for comment. alumni. Mayor Kenney Mayor Kenney has visited La Salle for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Saxby’s. has lost. Furthermore, No [email protected] Fresh faces on democratic ticket this November Matthew Brajuka proper leadership.” create; including incentive Staff This is Thomas’ third bid programs for workplace In the weeks leading up to for city-council, and, given readiness programs such as the 2019 Primary elections, his extensive background in internships, apprenticeships, two young democratic education, having worked as and vocational training. candidates; Isaiah Thomas an educator, coach, associate Thomas also recognizes and Katherine Gilmore dean and athletics director, he the gun problem that runs Richardson, hope to enact is well equipped to tackle the rampant in Philadelphia, change for Philadelphia in issues facing Philadelphia telling Philadelphia fresh and unique ways. schools and promises to Magazine that, if elected, he Isaiah Thomas, a Northern end the lack of resources will, “(. . .) fight to allocate Philadelphia resident who available to schools while resources that keep young Bianca Abbate has worked in the non-profit, rebalancing the distribution people out of trouble and off make her uniquely qualified ensure students who do not students who work with public and private sectors, of extracurricular activities the streets / work to provide to take on the issues facing attend college are job market community organizations has based his campaign offered. Thomas believes educational and training Philadelphia, telling ready after graduation, and business corridors to around the belief that city that a quality education opportunities for young Philadelphia Magazine that, fully fund the city’s collect trash and clean their government can and should with positive after-school people and promote ways “My platform is different commitment to community local communities, telling work for all 1.5 million opportunities will lead to to enhance the community’s because I have the experience college of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Magazine that, residents of Philadelphia, safer and more prosperous relationship with local police to get things done. For our introduce legislation/ “Philadelphia is the poorest starting with education neighborhoods and that districts, so victims and their neighborhoods, I will shift create opportunities for of the large cities in our reform. When asked about every student should have families feel comfortable and funding priorities to middle job creation, poverty rate country. Education, gun his reason for running, access to college, while empowered to work with law neighborhoods to help reduction and closing violence, food insecurity, Thomas told Philadelphia recognizing that college is enforcement on preventative families keep, preserve, and the income equality gap housing instability, living Magazine that, “(. . .) I see not the only path to a family interventions.” Thomas stay in their homes. For in Philly, advocate for wage — the list goes on myself as a champion for sustaining career, telling advocates the removal of our city, I plan to focus on focused crime prevention, and on. We have a moral poor people and people Philadelphia Magazine barriers to higher education five key areas: prosperity, neighborhood safety and obligation to treat each of of color in Philadelphia. that, “I know we can’t and other pathways to public safety, criminal criminal justice reform. these challenges with the I’ve spent over a decade afford to not make these family-sustaining careers in justice reform, efficiency in She also hopes to increase urgency they deserve. Any providing resources and free investments.” As part of his conjunction with legislation government, and workforce job readiness and job new member of Council services for children and plan to rejuvenate the school aimed at significantly development.” opportunities for formerly should come to the table families in need and have system of Philadelphia he decreasing gun violence Richardson advocates incarcerated individuals; Cut with their skill set and fresh become a strong advocate for promises to fight for more for the benefit of all for a fair funding formula red tape, increase efficiency, ideas. I think we need more children and communities options for young people Philadelphians. and increase in education reduce government waste, young people involved in like mine in the process. including vocational school Richardson, a resident funding for safer school thoroughly review how the process who are ready, We have many issues in and apprenticeships with of South Philadelphia who building, afterschool businesses are taxed and willing, and able to think Philadelphia that require local labor unions. also has a background in programs, and additional promote laws to increase independently from a new urgency and action, from Thomas believes that this education and has spent support for teachers and opportunities for small and perspective”. If elected gun violence and failing higher quality of schooling more than a decade working school staff. She plans to middle market businesses. Katherine Richardson will schools to poverty and stop- affords more people the for Councilwoman Blondell introduce legislation to Richardson hopes all of be the youngest African- and-frisk, and I believe I opportunity to access a Reynolds Brown, is helping mandate conflict resolution that will help expand job American ever to serve on am most equipped to fight quality job within their local pass numerous bills which and digital literacy/social opportunity and increasing city council at-large, and these issues. As a native community and that it is city- improved the quality of life media education classes for business sustainability in many hope her youthful Philadelphian, I’ve lived council’s job to ensure that for Philadelphia residents. all students and staff and Philadelphia. approach to the modern through some of the city’s Philadelphia retains local Richardson believes that her implement quality pre-K She will also introduce issues that Philadelphia dark days and I can relate to talent by enacting policies years of experience working for every three-year-old in legislation to create faces will be a breath of those most at risk, but I can aimed at helping the city with city council, as well as Philadelphia. She hopes to a program that gives fresh air for the city. also see the great potential of attract and keep business her youthful perspective on increase funding for trade community service credit [email protected] our city if provided with the and the local jobs they the issues that face the city, and technical skills school to towards graduation for

Want to see your ad in the newspaper? For more visit our website Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Email Jon Mains, our business manager: clubs.lasalle.edu/collegian/ [email protected] @TheLSUCollegian Oct. 24, 2019 ELECTION 2019 3 Collegian Editorial – Vote for a statesman, not a politician Ahead of the 2019 election, the Collegian has reviewed the Toure is a real Philadelphian. He campaigns on the street possession and sale of cannabis on the other. For Toure, it is many candidates and their positions in the various elections. and talks to everyday people. His campaign’s social media wrong to have Americans locked up over the criminalization After considering their stances and the current state of our shows him riding SEPTA and talking directly to voters. His of a plant, for the criminalization of drugs, and to continue great city, we humbly offer these endorsements for your brand of on-the-ground outreach gives the editorial board the war on drugs which continues to destroy lives. Toure cites consideration. great confidence in his ability to authentically represent the example of Portugal as an exemplary society for how to In the race for city council at-large, while a number of the people of Philadelphia. As an authentic Philadelphian, address drugs. recommendations for the seven best suited candidates are Toure understands the issues that are actually facing our On sanctuary cities, Toure recognizes the incredible nuance listed below, we offer our strongest and most enthusiastic communities. His top priority on city council would be to of the issue. While acknowledging that America is built on endorsement for Maj Toure. Toure would bring passion and reduce the violence that is plaguing our city and taking the a strong and proud history of immigration, he also properly fire to the city council. He offers an authentic set of views and lives of many residents. cites that it is up to Congress to solve the many issues that are a dedication to serving the people of Philadelphia that would Toure shoots straight. When asked about his stance on causing a breakdown in our immigration system. Sanctuary be unmatched by any other candidate. sanctuary cities and safe injection sites, he gave answers city status is directly contradictory to both state and federal law. Toure is running as a Libertarian – an uphill battle for any that were nuanced and realistic — they were answers that Toure believes that many of the gun regulations implemented candidate, given he is starting off from outside the current two- legitimately addressed the issues. He didn’t use the exhausted by the city of Philadelphia are unconstitutional at both the party system. When the Collegian asked Toure why he ran as a strategies of political posturing or beating around the bush. state and federal level. And if he supports the standards set Libertarian, he gave an honest answer. Toure is a Libertarian; He refused to offer canned statements designed to win votes forth by our constitutions on issues he agrees with, he also he is one of the many Americans who believes the people rather than solve issues. must support the standards set forth by our constitutions on should have the right to make their own decisions without On the issue of safe injection sites, Toure takes the stance all issues. That is a level of consistency and a strong guiding being impacted by the government’s agenda. The ideals of that, in general, if an adult wants to use drugs, that is their body moral foundation that many politicians lack. But as Toure libertarianism send a strong message that resonates with many and their choice. But it is contradictory for the city to on the says, “Most candidates are politicians. I am a statesman.” This Philadelphians. one hand endorse a safe injection site, and still criminalize the November, support a statesman. Support Toure.

Endorsements for council at-large: Maj Toure; Katerine Richardson; Isaiah Thomas; Dan Tinney; Helen Gym; Allan Domb; Derek Green Endorsement for city council eight district: Greg Paulmier Sample ballot for Widener Memorial School polling center

Third party candidates widen the field of Nov. election Jacob Garwood the minority party gets some organize, build and utilize People’s Platform; it is a democratically ran cities. and Sherrie Cohen of the A Editor representation on council. as much power as possible collection of issues that Most people don’t want Better Council party. Cohen Those registered to vote In the 2015 city council when representing people was outlined by many the government telling ran in the primary as a at 1900 W Olney Ave. will election, 14 candidates ran. who are oppressed and in community leaders and them what to do; they want Democrat, she was the first see no fewer than eight third The five democrat nominees the minority. O’Rourke said organizers and it identifies smaller government; the openly gay candidate for party candidates on their easily secured their seats, that for too many years, a some of the areas in most want to be able to bring Philadelphia City Council ballots on Nov. 5. In the each receiving between 15 significant portion of power need of improvement. more money home; they when she ran against then- citywide race for council and 16 percent of the vote – has just been left on the Among those are issues just want to be in control of councilor Jim Kenney in at-large, seven candidates around 140,000 votes. The table, in the sense that two of equality and fair themselves and you be in 2011. are running as either other two winning candidates Republicans have been treatment for all, working control of you. Especially In the Eight District, independent or members of were republicans David Oh occupying city council seats to improve the quality of in Philadelphia, we are where La Salle is situated, a third party. The race for and Al Taubenberger. They when those could be held by education, and instituting strong people. Most people independent Greg Paulmier city council at-large will be both received 3.8 percent of more progressive officials. a Philadelphia Green would be hard pressed, is running against two an interesting chance for the vote; or 34,887 votes and O’Rourke said, “Those New Deal. When asked especially in Philadelphia, term incumbent Cindy third party candidates to 34,711 votes respectively. two seats have always what his biggest priorities to disagree with that Bass. Paulmier’s campaign step out onto the political The third-place republican been gifted to republicans would be if elected to city philosophy.” The number website reads, “I have spent stage and potentially even finisher received 387 because we’ve been council, O’Rourke said one priority for Toure, if my life creating housing secure a seat on council. The fewer votes – an important leaving the power on the ending gentrification and elected, would be to reduce and jobs for families in way that Philadelphia’s city illustration of how votes in table. The opportunity to curtailing police brutality. violence in the city, he said Germantown, working to council is structure divides local elections carry a much be able to run so we can There is one Libertarian that it is very difficult to improve the neighborhood the available seats between greater weight than national fill those seats and not on the ballot, Maj Toure. start talking about issues. “I I’ve grown up in. Having 10 different geographic elections. just give them away to Toure told the Collegian cannot have a conversation served as a Democratic districts. The other seven It is the very low threshold people who are against that he decided to run as a wholeheartedly about Committee Person and Ward seats are considered to be at- to entry that is inspiring our issues seemed like Libertarian because he is a firearms ownership, Leader for over 30 years, large, meaning any resident many of the third-party an opportunity for me to Libertarian, and that to run or civics or cannabis my experience in organizing of Philadelphia can run for candidates to run for council expand organizing. We are as a democrat just because legalization with a mother and leadership has prepared those seats, and they are at-large. The Collegian had in a time where democracy it might make his chances whose son who got his me for this important selected by the entire city’s the chance to speak with is greatly harmed by only of winning easier would be head blown off. So that’s opportunity. By voting for voter population. However, Nicolas O’Rourke about his a two-party system. You’re dishonest to who he is. He the big thing for me. Protect me I hope you’ll help me the city charter is structured candidacy. O’Rourke and in a city where democrats also cited the very serious the safety of Philadelphia put that energy to restoring in a way such that no party Kendra Brooks are running can take on many different divide in American politics while also protecting their accessibility and fiscal may nominate more than as members of the Working things, it can sometimes and proposes a Libertarian rights.” accountability to our local five candidates for the at- Families party. When look like 50 shades of philosophy as a way to Joining Toure, O’Rourke government.” A Paulmier large seats. That means that discussing his motivations blue, and making sure we bring balance back to and Brooks on the ballot yard sign can be seen across in a city where democrats for running, O’Rourke have some voter options politics. Toure said, “More will be independents Joe from the La Salle quad in dramatically outnumber said that as a community allows a clearer voice.” people are libertarian Cox and Clarc King; Steve front of a house on the 1900 republicans, there has organizer, much of what The two are running on than they may be aware Cherniavsky of the Term block of Olney Ave. always been a guarantee that he does looks at how to something known as the of, especially people in Limits Philadelphia party [email protected] 4 POLITICS Oct. 24, 2019 Sanctions lifted off of Turkey by U.S. due to supposed cease-fire agreement Critics say it signals the decline of U.S. influence abroad

Thomas Cahalan President Vladimir Putin an Turkish military offensive that we’re not happy with.” Trump said he remains open party have criticized Trump Editor influential role in Syria, due against Kurdish-led forces Trump stated he had to a potential White House for his decision to withdraw to the weakening of U.S. in the region of Northern spoken by phone call with visit by Turkish President U.S troops from northeastern influence in the region with Syria. Following the Mazloum Abdi, the Kurdish Recep Tayyip Erdogan next Syria, by arguing Trump has U.S. President Trump the troop departure. Turkish offensive, Trump general, who reassured month, but Senate Majority given Erdogan the signal to announced yesterday that As for the agreement announced his decision to Trump that Islamic State Leader Mitch McConnell (R- launch a large scale military the United States will touted by Trump himself, pull U.S. troops from Syria, fighters will not escape from Ky.) on Tuesday introduced offensive operation against lift sanctions on Turkey. it will allow for Turkey and which brought him strong captivity. a resolution on the Senate the Kurdish forces, an ally He stated the Turkish Russia to maintain control bipartisan criticism. “A few got out, a small floor urging the president of the U.S. government informed the of territory previously under During his remarks at number,” Trump said, who to rescind the invitation to Lawmakers also White House that it will the jurisdiction of Kurdish the reception yesterday, then reassured audience Erdogan until an official denounced Trump’s decision agree to follow what he forces allied with the United Trump called the cease-fire members some ISIS fighters cease-fire has been enacted. to remove sanctions from described as a “permanent” States. “permanent” but stated the have been recaptured, despite “In his mind, he’s doing Turkey. cease-fire along the Syrian The sanctions against use of the word “permanent” conflicting statements from the right thing for his country, Senate Minority leader border. Turkey were previously is questionable when it other officials within the and we may be meeting in Charles E. Schumer During a reception in the announced by the Trump is referring to the Syrian Trump administration. the very near future,” Trump (D-N.Y.) referred to Diplomatic Reception Room administration on Oct. conflict. He stated sanctions Signaling tension between said of Erdogan. Trump’s announcement as of the White House, Trump 14, which was viewed on Turkey would be removed Trump and leading officials Both members of the “another nonsensical and also proceeded to justify as a U.S. response to the “unless something happens within the Republican Party, Democratic and Republican counterproductive foreign his foreign policy agenda policy decision that includes known as “America First,” no plan to ensure the where he argued against enduring defeat of ISIS.” critics by claiming he is “The notion that the removing U.S. troops from a United States should trust region where the U.S. should Turkey, which has already not be involved in at all. showed a willingness to “Let someone else fight ignore President Trump, to over this long bloodstained now secure ISIS fighters and stand,” Trump said. sympathizers is delusional Trump also took personal and dangerous,” Schumer credit for the cease-fire, said in his statement. which he claimed would save However, Trump tweeted tens of thousands of Kurdish Wednesday morning that lives along the border the situation regarding the region. However, critics Turkish-Syrian border was question this hypothesized considered to be “a big outcome, as Russia and success.” Overall, Trump’s Turkey previously agreed to latest foreign policy move a plan focused on removing remains to be a source of Syrian Kurdish fighters from contention. a large territory located south wsj.com [email protected] of Turkey’s border of Syria, U.S. forces began to withdraw from Syrian conflict but critics worry Russia and Turkey will take advantage of this move. which has given Russian Ethiopian PM awarded 2019 Nobel Peace Prize Yitbarek Demesie President of Eritrea, Abiy ruled that Badme belonged Afwerki. For the first time, president effort by stating, news watering the plants in Staff Ahmed quickly worked out to Eritrea. However, past Abiy has shocked the nation “Peace does not arise from the region with workers after the principles of a peace Ethiopian leaders refused to by travelling to Asmara to the actions of one party the planation. The Nobel Peace Prize of agreement to end the long give up the land and even celebrate the Ethio-Eritrean alone. When Prime Minister PM Abiy has also been 2019 has been awarded to “no peace, no war” stalemate expanded further in Eritrea’s new year which is celebrated Abiy reached out his hand, praised for many reforms Ethiopian Prime Minister between the two countries.” land after the war until Abiy in September of 2019. President Afwerki grasped he introduced in the country (PM) Abiy Ahmed. He has According to an came to power. While both Ethiopian and it, and helped to formalize aimed at loosening the grip been bestowed with the international ruling, Ethiopia Abiy has conceded Eritrean leaders have worked the peace process between of the government on the most prestigious award for and Eritrea went into war in to give up the disputed towards reconciliation, the two countries.” After the economy and media. The his extraordinary work in 1998 after Eritrea invaded territory of Badme with no the Norwegian Nobel announcement of the Nobel Nobel Peace committee has reconciliation of peace with Ethiopia to claim the disputed preconditions as gesture Committee has only decided Peace Prize, Afwerki has not acknowledged there is still neighboring Eritrea. territory called Badme. After for peace. His peaceful to award Abiy’s Effort. yet congratulated PM Abiy much work that needs to PM Abiy was only sworn the war ended, Ethio-Eritrea gesture was well-received The committee has only on the award he received. be done in Ethiopia despite in 18 months ago, making Border Commission has by the Eritrean President, acknowledged Eritrean’s The disputed land also still present efforts in the right him the youngest serving remains under the rule of the direction. PM in Africa. PM Abiy Ethiopian army. The award The Nobel Prize finished his PhD thesis just committee has mentioned committee concluded by two years ago in 2017 in that the award is meant to saying, “The Norwegian Inter-religious conflicts in encourage the stake holders Nobel Committee hopes that the Jimma Zone. As a follow in peace and reconciliation. the Nobel Peace Prize will up on his PhD thesis, he This comes after strengthen Prime Minister has published articles in de- many have criticized the Abiy in his important work escalation of conflicts in the committee’s decision to for peace and reconciliation.” horn of Africa. award the prize as premature. This award serves to not Prime Minister Abiy’s In addition to working only acknowledge PM bold efforts to end the for peace, Abiy has worked Abiy works but also decades old hostility with towards tackling climate challenge him to keep the neighboring Eritrea has change. The Ethiopian PM unpresented work he is doing been acknowledged in the has spearheaded a world- towards promoting peace, international community. record number of over 350 cooperation and democracy The Nobel committee million plants throughout in East and central African said, “In close cooperation southsudannewsagency.org the country in just 12 hours. region. with Isaias Afwerki, the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the 2019 receipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. He was also seen on a local [email protected] Oct. 24, 2019 EDITORIAL 5 Letters to the Editor THE LA SALLE A reflection on the Lasallian charism and cultural-religious pluralism est. 1931 COLLEGIAN There is a question floating around the world right now, floating here across our La Salle University Belfield campus: “How can we not be joyful, especially in a Jubilee Year dedicated to Saint John Baptist de La Salle’s legacy?” How can we not be joyful, living our mission together at Editor-in-chief Jacob Garwood La Salle and in association with the wider Lasallian world? That legacy is the long history, common [email protected] heritage, unified vision, and numerical force of the Lasallian mission field of education implanted in 79 countries on six continents. In the First Letter of Paul to the Christians in Corinth, chapter three Managing Editor Bianca Abbate verse seven, we read why De La Salle’s legacy flourishes: “God makes things grow.” At No. 48 Rue du Barbatre Street, in Reims, France, we find what is called the door of encounter [email protected] in the city of De La Salle’ s birth, and the beginnings of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Lasallian movement. De La Salle’s encounter with Adrien Nyel, a lay educator, in March 1679, at Business Manager Jonathan Mains the main door of the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Child Jesus, imperceptibly leads De La Salle [email protected] beyond borders, stepping beyond his elite, rarefied, affluent slice of society. The Lasallian Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis reminds us that De La Salle’s life and legacy Head Copy Editor Karen Kerwick proclaims a different narrative, of going beyond borders, to provide quality education and spiritual formation to all, but with a preferential concern for young people, especially those cast to the [email protected] margins of society. With the Brothers of the Christian Schools spreading far and wide around the globe in the late 19th News Editors Elyssa Loughlin and early 20th centuries, De La Salle’s legacy—the Lasallian movement—is wonderfully situated [email protected] a bit differently in our times because of its presence in a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious settings. The Lasallian charism and mission is embodied in schools, universities and other centers Rita Offutt of education, transcending the borders and boundaries of culture and religion to embrace students and families who are Buddhists, Catholic Christians, Hindu, Jewish, Protestant Christian, Shinto, [email protected] Muslims, Orthodox Christians, animists and of no religion. Nowhere is the Lasallian embrace of cultural and religious diversity reflected more acutely than in Commentary Editors Alina Snopkowski the Lasallian Pacific Asia region. Across a vast geographic range of 16 different countries, we find [email protected] people practicing an array of religions, and professing loyalty to a variety of ethnic and indigenous groupings. This pluri-religious and multi-cultural environment is us; it is Lasallian. We see this Jackie Anderson beauty of God’s face breaking open in our University. Do we see it? Do we own it? Brian Vazquez, Class of 2017 graduate (psychology major/theology minor), spent a year as a [email protected] volunteer staff member at Bethlehem University (BU) in Palestine. (A Lasallian institution, BU is the only Christian university in the Holy Land.) Of Christian faith, Brian immersed himself in a Politics Editor Thomas Cahalan predominately Arabic, Muslim culture, living with the Brothers who are among the minority Catholic [email protected] Christian population in the region. He encountered Christian and Muslim students alike. First and foremost, the basis for his encounters was an openness to build relationships with people because Features Editors Julie Wood of who they are. “I had to encounter new fears and worries but also new opportunities,” he writes. “The encounter turned into challenging and completely dismissing old perspectives, worldviews, [email protected] and convictions, and developing new ones. It was a life-giving encounter.” Brian testifies to the significance of being La Salle-educated, a life marked by a commitment to the common good. Elizabeth Rafter Looking closely, encounter and going beyond borders are themes resident in De La Salle’s [email protected] worldview. It is a worldview steeped in the Word, especially the Apostle Paul’s biblical writings from whom De La Salle borrowed profusely. A & E Editors Jakob Eiseman So, in the spirit of Saint Paul and Saint La Salle, I conclude with some thoughts from Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy to encourage our University’s commitment to keeping the Lasallian [email protected] charism and mission vital and vibrant. Theologian Danielle Zsupan-Jerome writes: “Paul offers words that are dignified, respectful, and Jackie Anderson deeply aware of Timothy’s presence, friendship and faith. [Paul’s] words are steeped in relationship [email protected] and a sense of communion with his brothers and sisters..., as well as with God. And his words give life and encouragement to Timothy….” Kicks Editor Emily Weintraut With these words in mind, I invite us, individually and communally, to think about the significance of our strivings to recognize and respect one another for who we are, to be in communion, that is, [email protected] Lasallian association, amidst our cultural, ethnic and religious pluralism. May Saint Paul and Saint John Baptist de La Salle teach us to be in step, “[leading] toward communion and [giving] life.” CAKE Editor Claire Kunzier Brother Ernest J. Miller, F.S.C. Vice President for Mission [email protected] [email protected] With a side of $15 an hour Sports Editor Steven Silvestro Imagine trying to support an entire family while only earning a minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. As [email protected] unbelievable as that sounds it is a very real scenario that happens not only all across America but also here in our beloved Philly. Low wages for working people is one of the reasons we’re the poorest big city in America. 26 percent of Philadelphian families of four live below the poverty line of $24,600 a year, and more than half of those people are living in deep poverty: below $12,300. The minimum wage in Staff and Copy Editors Pennsylvania has not been raised in ten years. Had the minimum wage been adjusted to inflation and kept pace with worker productivity since 1968 today it would be set to over $20 an hour. What if I told you this was happening less than 3 minutes away at 29 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, Andrew Banecker Sarah Hanlon William O’Brien IV PA 19144? — the McDonald’s that La Salle students often go to when crunched for time and pocket change.Currently, the owner of the franchise is only paying workers $7.25 an hour, which certainly is Nikoleta Barboni Thomas Harris Anthony Pantalone not enough to match the cost of living in Philadelphia. At $7.25 an hour, an employee at the Chelten Ave Matthew Brajuka Nolen Kelly Rayna Patel McDonald’s, working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year only makes $15,080 annually. According to the Economic Policy Institute’s Living Wage Calculator, it costs the average single adult $26,290 to stay Bianca Brzezicki Sean Kelly Rachael Riccio afloat in Philadelphia and $57,441 for a family of four with two working adults. There are not enough Chris Camacho Mary Kraus Bradley Schmidt hours in a workweek for minimum-wage workers to stay out of poverty. There is something we at La Salle can do about ensuring that our neighbors in Philadelphia make a Isaiah Clark Gia Lanci Jamie Smith living wage. Currently, POWER, an interfaith coalition of community organizers, Raise the Wage PA, a coalition of laborers and union organizers, and PA State Senator Art Haywood are involved in a campaign Sean Cornely Nicole Lauria Jon Stauffer to convince that McDonald’s owner, Derek G, to raise the wage for his workers from $7.25 to a living Mackenzie Cyr Dwayne Lloyd Josh Warner wage of $15 an hour. As customers, we have the power to convince Derek to come to the negotiating table by letting him Darian Dempsey Sam Long James Wister know that we want our neighbors to earn a decent wage. One option is to call (215) 438-1244 and Christina DeLullo Monica Murray Alex Wilson say “Hey Derek, I’m a student/faculty member/staff member at La Salle University and a McDonald’s customer and I want you to please start paying your employees a livable wage of $15/hr.” POWER Yitbarek Demise U also understands the imminent fear that comes along with that kind of call, so we have thought of an alternative way to catch attention. When ordering from McDonald’s on Chelten via your delivery app, we want you to enter, “Hey Derek. Please start paying your employees a livable wage of $15/hr” Letters, guest columns and opinion pieces will be considered for publication provided that they meet with the in the special order section. You can then screenshot your order and post on social media, tagging @ editorial standards of The Collegian and fit the allotted space. All letters must be signed and received by the end LaSallePOWER, @POWERInterfaith, @RaisethewagePA and using the hashtag #LaSallefor$15 to get of the day Tuesday to be considered for the current issue. Letters can be submitted via email to thelsucollegian@ the word out about this super simple and effective movement. outlook.com The Collegian reserves the right to condense or edit submissions. Weekly editorials reflect the Have more questions or want to learn more about POWER U? Feel free to email me. views of the editorial staff and are not representative of the university or necessarily the views of the rest of the Dede Gilmore ‘21 Collegian’s staff. Columns and cartoons reflect the views of the respective writers and artists. [email protected] 6 COMMENTARY Oct. 24, 2019 New Mural, New Strength A Review Of The First Year Of The Resilience Project In Kensington Nicole Lauria affected by substance Staff use disorders. It is also a representation of the Last year, on Oct. 16, strength that is necessary to 2018, the Resilience continue fighting the battle Project was started to help of opioid abuse in our city. Philadelphia residents Through a volunteer suffering from the opioid opportunity, I have been crisis. This past week, on able to visit a soup kitchen Oct. 16, 2019, the mayor near where this mural was and several other members completed. During the of the Philadelphia many times that I visited, government presented a I saw first-hand what a new mural called “Free horrible disease addiction and Clean,” which was is for people in our city. completed at a symbolic I heard many personal philla.gov location: the underpass of stories and saw many Pictured above is the “Free and Clean” mural. Kensington and Lehigh people struggle in their avenues. Kensington day-to-day lives. It was trash, and increasing the was reduced through the hopes to make even more would have been possible suffers significantly as a then that I realized what a use of proven treatments use of additional street progress toward their goals without the hundreds of neighborhood due to high huge problem the opioid for opioid addiction. The lights and cameras. of lowering drug use and volunteers who donate crime levels and drug crisis is and how urgent it is Resilience Project team This also went hand-in- crime in the neighborhood. their time to help people in use, but this block of the that people step in and help. worked to clear two of hand with neighborhood In addition, there are plans need. This project requires neighborhood specifically Over the past year, the the four major homeless beautification projects that set in place to achieve people to step in and help sees the pain and horror Resilience Project has camps by finding housing included neighborhood some long-term goals, out on neighborhood clean- of addiction. This section begun to tackle several large or treatment programs clean-up days and needle including raising funds to up days, serve food at soup that previously served issues that are paramount for those sleeping in or collection programs that support organizations in kitchens and prepare beds as a homeless camp has in the fight against the regularly using the camps. focus on specific parks the area and developing at shelters. Kensington improved in the past year, opioid crisis. These issues This initiative helped which are known as heroin three-year plans for and other neighborhoods giving significance to the include clearing two of the reduce the number of injection sites. The team economic development suffering from the opioid mural. It is meant to be homeless camps that were homeless residents in the also provided HIV tests to in Kensington. While the crisis need compassionate a representation of the central for drug use and neighborhood while also over a thousand residents, work that the Philadelphia people to step in and lend strength that the residents crime in the area, reducing helping efforts to expand as well as Narcan training government has started a hand to some wonderful of Kensington have shown criminal activities, the temporary housing for to local organizations such is certainly helpful people that have fallen as different initiatives have number of homeless those found on the streets at as neighborhood branches toward ending the current down and need our help. spread throughout the residents, overdoses and night during regular police of the Free Library. crisis spreading through [email protected] neighborhood to aid people the spread of disease and patrol. Criminal activity In the next year, the team Philadelphia, none of it How to stay motivated throughout the semester Tips and tricks on how to make the most of the winter months and the resources available

Rayna Patel weather is sit at home on guilty of always finishing Staff their comfortable bed, in my chemistry homework their pajamas, and watch first instead of an essay I don’t know about you some TV shows. The last that is due sooner because but I know for myself, thing I want to do is write I am not a fan of writing. feeling motivated is an essay or study for a That’s why I advise you to a struggle, especially chemistry test. That’s try to do the assignments when it comes to doing why I figured out some that you dislike the schoolwork. The average ways on how to increase most first. Plus, if you American is required to be my level of drive to do are confused or need in school — which means schoolwork which, in turn, help, you can ask your doing extra homework decreases the amount of professor, get help from on top of classwork — work I can put off doing. a tutor at the Center for from the age of 5 to 18, My first tip is to start Academic Achievement, and that doesn’t even today and furthermore, or even another classmate. lasalle.edu include attending college do not keep saying, “I That brings me to my La Salle’s Center for Academic Acheivement is a great place to find a tutor to help with your or some type of graduate will start tomorrow,” next point of getting help. more difficult subjects. or professional school. because, chances are, you I always make meetings answered, you can start to I strongly attribute to my goals. My dream is to Between all the years put won’t. I dare you to sit with my professor or understand the material, increase in motivation. become a doctor, which into studying, a person down right now — when appointments with tutors so you aren’t extra I am a chemistry and means I have to get into can tire themselves out you’re done reading this to force myself to think confused during your next biology subject tutor, and a medical school. That and as a result have a lack article — and start an about the material weeks lesson. Professors are I tutor students every day requires strong grades. of motivation to continue assignment that you have before a test or essay is there as a resource to help of the week. Because I Every time I do an doing their schoolwork been putting off. I always due. If I have a bio test, you succeed, so do not be know I have to set aside assignment or sit down to throughout the semester. believed that the hardest I will start going to a afraid to meet with them. time to help someone study, I think of my goal Many factors affect a part of an assignment is tutor two or three weeks My last tip is to get else, I force myself to as an incentive. By setting person’s motivation level simply sitting down to in advance, so some of involved with other get my own work done goals for yourself, you at a given time. I know start it. Once you start the materials stick in my extracurricular activities beforehand. By doing have something to work for me, weather plays an assignment, you will brain. In the end, I only outside of schoolwork. other activities, you have toward, therefore, you an important factor in be more motivated to have to review a few During my freshman year, to make a set schedule are more likely to want determining my ability to finish it. Maybe once you days before the test rather I was not very involved in for yourself to follow. As to do things that help you do work on a given day. finish one task, you will than cram all the material extracurricular activities a result, you have little achieve your goals. Also, I am the type of person have the drive to continue the night before. Since because I did not want to room to procrastinate you get the most amazing that thrives in heat, so the doing other coursework you already pay a fee overwhelm myself with because you know feeling when your hard upcoming winter weather and by the end of the for tutors, I recommend schoolwork and clubs. you won’t have time. work pays off. You want to is a real detriment to my night, you might have all taking advantage of them. However, I realized I I think a big reason as to continue to get that same drive to do homework. your assignments done. Also, use your professor spent most of my free time why I have become more feeling, so you continue I know I’m not alone Another tip is to finish as a resource. By going pushing my work off. This motivated to succeed in to stay motivated. when I say all someone the assignment with the to your teacher’s office year, I decided to join school is that I am more [email protected] wants to do in the rainy closest due date first. I am to get your questions many more clubs, which focused on achieving my Oct. 24, 2019 COMMENTARY 7 Children of divorce: how La Salle students are caught in the middle of conflict Bianca Abbate I have caught glimpses of twenty professors were in grave implications for the Editor the effect of change at the attendance; I was one of two University’s integrity. I can University. While these students. I can’t speculate as only speak to my experience To be a student at La professors and faculty have to why there were not more with one administrative Salle in its current era is kept their professionalism professors in attendance, assistant in particular, to be a child of divorce in withholding the brunt but what I can say is that whose name I will not — confronted by the of their frustrations, their Big Brother was watching include for the purposes conflict between faculty response is perceptible. and members from the of this article. This person and administration. These Therefore, this opinion Board were at the event. has not only supported the disputes have become so is informed by multiple Whether or not this affected department at large, but apparent that it is hard instances, which in professors’ decisions in has had such a great impact for students to ignore. We summation, have joining or abstaining, the on my time here. They may not know what goes been dubious at best. presence of the Board is have been supportive in on behind-the-scenes and, Since my freshman year, inherently intimidating my academic and personal to a degree, we accept I have contributed to the at such an event. Though endeavours. They have that we are not privy to school newspaper, and an Explorer Cafe about spent hours talking with sensitive information, but I could not tell you the faculty unionization me about the stresses of we know something is in number of times faculty quickly followed, the school. They never passed the air and it does affect us. members have either denied conversation about the topic judgment on me for sharing to make a comment or have — at least in the public horror stories about my An unhappy faculty Inside Higher Ed been hesitant to contribute sphere — has mysteriously procrastinating ways. The certainly disadvantages In May 2018, professors at the University formed a chapter of students’ learning, but out of what seems to be died in recent months. University would be losing American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in order sympathy does not fear. If you look in the Now, most recently, a wonderful soul if it were to increase transparency between faculty and administration. necessarily lie with the past dozen issues, perhaps, multiple administrative to let go of this person. I can administration. I have seen of the Collegian, it is assistants have been say that, for me, La Salle scary to think about what with my professors are the face of defeat in many extremely likely that you suddenly fired, and this not would not be the same. the repercussions might among the most rewarding a faculty. I have seen how will not find a single quote only raises questions about These distinct examples be if I were to namedrop parts of being a student program prioritization, from a professor. No one the methods of “Project are indicative, but not someone in this very article. and it is disheartening to Institutional Learning wants their name associated Compass,” but saddens me exhaustive. To think that I care about this issue see their love of teaching Outcomes and, most with this publication and, on a personal level. Though even more goes on behind- because I care about my eroded by detrimental recently, job loss have to me, it is obviously out little information has been the-scenes is concerning. professors. I am positive administrative decisions. affected the spirit of our of fear of repercussion dispersed about this issue, Frankly, all of this is scary. many other students would One thing is for certain. University. And I have from administration. word travels fast around It’s scary to think that say the same. Above all, The professors aren’t staying seen how this cynicism I also distinctly remember here and this decision at a teaching university, the lessons these professors for the administration (or among faculty erodes that, around this time last has already had a great teachers have become have taught us in and out the pay, for that matter). the legacy of La Salle year, an event on faculty impact. Faculty being fired the least important asset. of the classroom have They’re staying for the as a teaching university. unionization was held in suddenly or, in some cases It’s scary to think that La been extremely formative students. But apples on Having had the the Union, in which the (the luckier ones), forced to Salle could lose some of in our college experience. Teacher Appreciation opportunity to create idea of greater faculty reapply for their position is its best professors to other Speaking to my own Day won’t solve the meaningful relationships involvement in governance a difficult concept to wrap universities because it experience, the personal problem. Change will. with multiple professors, was discussed. At most, one’s head around and has does not value them. It’s relationships I have fostered [email protected] How a new Muppets character is helping kids of addicted parents Christian Camacho Karli’s elephant knocks that Karli’s mother is sick, from childhood trauma to Staff over the blocks and Karli but not a type of sick that a recent physical accident goes into a deep depressive Elmo gets, such as a cold. that had gotten them On Oct. 9, 2019, an mood. This is key to the Karli explains, “Yeah, a hooked onto pills. From article surfaced on the character’s development, sickness that makes people pills, they needed a cheaper Internet that gave light as many children who are feel like they have to take alternative and they look to one of Sesame Street’s going through traumatic drugs or drink alcohol to into hard street drugs. most influential characters experiences related to feel. My mom was having It’s a common on childhood trauma. addiction from their a hard time with addiction conversation on the Karli is a new muppet on parents tend to feel as if and I felt like my family Market-Frankford Line or the show who has become the life that they’re living was the only one going the 58 bus going towards best friends with Elmo — or the life that their through it. But now I’ve Neshaminy Mall to hear a and with children who parents are living — is, met so many other kids couple speaking about the have lost, or currently indefinitely, their own like us. It makes me feel addiction illness and how have someone in their fault. Elmo gives Karli a like we’re not alone.” they’ve received massive family, that is addicted warm feeling to make her Karli, voiced by withdraws and horrible to drugs or alcohol. understand that the issue puppeteer Haley Jenkins brain functionality Karli was first at hand is not her fault. spoke on the muppet’s when they enter rehab introduced in April 2019 Elmo is speaking character development. and stop using opioids. as a muppet in the foster to Karli on the show, The addiction Karli’s The Sesame Street care system. As far back but also to 5.7 million mother is suffering from is episode is filled with little as April, Karli was already children who live with a a sickness. Addiction is a segments on the issues an influential figure on parent with substance use sickness, it is not a choice. at hand and really dives Associated Press the childhood television disorder or alcoholism. As This is an ongoing deep into the argument Pictured above are Jaana, standing left, and Sam Woodbury, series. The muppet gave the episode progresses, the debate amongst citizens in that addiction is an illness. from Irvine, Cali., and their daughters Salia, 10, seated right, some form of relation to creators tackle the issue of today’s culture, especially With today’s opioid crisis and Kya, 6, with ‘Sesame Street’ puppet Karli and puppeteer children that have been a childhood conversation in Philadelphia, when and with the massive court Haley Jenkins. adopted and a part of the amongst children when everybody turns to the cases that are being brought foster care system. This someone says that addicts and wishes for towards pharmaceutical As Sesame Street future generations and month, Sesame Street their mother, father, or them to “grow up” and just companies, it wouldn’t be approaches its 50-year helping them with life introduced a new episode family members are not stop using drugs, or to just surprising to see the issue anniversary, we can see issues such as the opioid where Elmo and Karli with them, that they’re “cold-turkey” the drugs emphasized on children’s how the television show epidemic and decreasing are playing with blocks receiving “help.” We see as people have done with television shows more has helped us all grow up mental illnesses in children and having a good time this when Elmo is speaking cigarettes. Someone can than usual due to the and be more attuned with at such a young age. together, as little kids do. with his father, and his be addicted to opioids for increasing number of the world and also how [email protected] However, spontaneously, father basically explains so many different reasons, children being affected. it will keep influencing 8 FEATURES Oct. 24, 2019 Shooting for the Starrs Alumna Helen Starrs reflects on following her dream career in the TV industry

Julie Wood agriculture, the Mall of so I tried a lot of different Editor America and the home things until I found what On Thursdays in her of pop boyband Big I liked,” shared Starrs. senior year at La Salle, Time Rush. Rochester Starrs was an intern at Helen Starrs would make is also well-known for PHL17, FOX29, Wolters the Communication being the headquarters Kluwer and the Preston Center TV Studio her for the Mayo Clinic, one and Steve Show on home for the day. In of the best hospitals in WMMR, allowing her to preparation for the the nation, which has develop skills ranging evening show Sportsline, led to a lot of growth in from publishing, radio Starrs, a producer for the the city in recent years. broadcasting and news La Salle-focused sports During her college production – the aspect show, would review career, Starrs dedicated of Communication she the scripts, time out the her time to gaining has started her career 28-minute show, discuss experience in the field in. “PHL17 and FOX29 ideas for ad-libs and make of Communication, helped me see how a any last-minute additions having four internships newsroom operated. I got before it was time to record throughout the course of to shadow writers, editors and direct the program. her La Salle education and producers and learn Now, Starrs has applied as well balancing those how things worked,” said this weekly activity to internships with her Starrs. “The other places her everyday lifestyle. numerous activities on I interned for taught Helen Starrs Shortly after graduating, campus, including being me valuable skills too, Starrs is the Daybreak producer for KIMT 3 in Rochester, Minnesota. Starrs, alumna of the class a Sports Editor for the but interning in news of 2019, accepted a job Collegian and Producer helped me get a taste knowledge of the town’s morning news, her shift then order a caramel offer as the Daybreak and crew member for of the equipment and history. “It was hard begins at 10:30 p.m., macchiato or a cold press producer for KIMT News La Salle TV programs. software I use every day.” moving 1,100 miles from starting her work day by at her new favorite coffee 3 in Rochester, Minnesota “I didn’t know what I While Starrs is a home and being expected reviewing and finding shop Caribou Coffee. “I – the state known for its wanted to do at La Salle, northeast Philly native, to produce the news like stories for the show, like the independence it took a while to I lived my whole life constantly checking her of being totally on my adjust to the primarily there,” shared Starrs. emails and social media if own,” shared Starrs. “It’s rural environment of “But I feel lucky I have any breaking news occurs. scary, but I feel like I Minnesota; however, she such a good team to help “If something does break, can do anything now!” still has the familiar setting me with the adjustment.” I’m responsible for For those about to of a city surrounding her While Starrs is learning making sure it airs. It can graduate, Starrs offers in Rochester. “I’m still a lot from her news team be a lot of pressure, but advice for students learning a lot about the about her new home, her it’s fun too,” said Starrs. who may be worried area,” said Starrs. “It’s a team is also learning a Around 2 a.m., Starrs about delving into lot smaller than what I’m lot about her hometown orders the stories and post-graduation life. used to after spending my of Philadelphia. “They organizes the show with “Everything will whole life in Philadelphia. think my use of the words her team, and once the eventually fall into place,” I’ve enjoyed getting to ‘water’ and ‘yous’ are show starts, she gives shares Starrs. “Some know the area before funny. They just found out time cues and works to fix of my friends dove into it gets too cold!” about ‘water’ a few weeks any errors that may occur new jobs. Some are just As a news producer ago. I don’t know how it along the way. After the getting around to filling for Daybreak, the two- took that long for them to show airs, Starrs writes out applications now. time Emmy winning hear me say that, but now up a report of the show Both are okay. Things morning news program they want me to say it all and posts the featured will always work out even for KIMT , Starrs also the time,” joked Starrs. stories online, followed if it doesn’t seem like it at had to adapt to the type of Another major by a team meeting to first. In the meantime, try news in the town, making adjustment to moving discuss how the show everything, finding what sure what the station Helen Starrs was getting used to a new went. Concluding her you enjoy and stick to it.” [email protected] Starrs prepares for the morning news starting at 10:30 p.m. covers is relevant to the schedule for work. Even shift at 7:30 a.m., Starrs each day. viewers, even with little though she produces the will go to the gym and Double, double, toil and trouble! The Masque prepares for witch-themed haunted house

Julie Wood plot to immerse tour is the head of creating Rafter says excitedly, day adding color filters Kapfer is looking forward Editor groups better,” says Katie this attraction. “It’s looking forward to the to lights in the hallway to having everyone see The Masque is busy Kapfer, senior criminal an all hands-on deck on-campus Halloween to make it ominous, their ideas come together. preparing for their annual justice & computer event,” shares Kapfer. event. “It’s a fun time hanging curtains to “It’s so rewarding to see Haunted House, and this science major and Vice “Almost everyone in the and you get to see what block out lights, and just these ideas come to life. year the theme revolves President of Technical Masque volunteers to the Masque is capable of making the atmosphere The effort the Masque around witches. While Affairs for the Masque. help in some capacity.” effects-wise. We get to scary, while also setting puts into events like “Asylum” was their “The length will likely Liz Rafter, senior see our ability of what up rooms for the actors,” these is indescribable,” theme last year, using remain the same, but some english major, and we can do in one day.” shares Splendido. “It’s says Kapfer. “They’re jump scares and gore of the effects will be new!” Charlotte Splendido, On the day of the event, always been fun to always ready to help, so to scare visitors of the The Masque begins senior psychology major, the Masque spends hours put together a scary working with them is attraction, this year the preparing for the are actors in the Haunted preparing the Union and attraction for Halloween my favorite part by far.” Masque plans on adding Haunted House at the House, spending their time Dan Rodden Theater, and have people come The Haunted House a storyline to their beginning of October, working on the effects transforming it into out and see our work.” will be held in the Union theme to create a more working throughout the and creative elements haunting halls and spine- While not all building on Friday, Oct. interactive experience for month to organize the of the event before chilling scenes for the information can be given 25 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. students. “We’re trying budget, decorations and they get into costume Lasallian community. away about what to expect [email protected] to incorporate more of a establish teams for set- and scare students. “Last year we arrived for the haunted house, so 1692 “burn-the-witch” up and makeup. Kapfer “It’s spooky season,” around noon and spent the as not to spoil the show, Oct. 24, 2019 FEATURES 9 What’s the Autodidact shares Biz with Liz future plans for organization What was your favorite candy Jakob Eiseman Editor One of the lesser known as a kid and why? clubs at La Salle has huge goals that you need to know Liz Rafter about. La Salle University Editor Autodidact Haiti Tech We all had a favorite candy when we were younger. For some of us, it’s still the Project is an ambitious same one. With Halloween just around the corner, I figured why not find out student organization in what some of the top choices were when we were kids. Side note: if someone its third year of operation wanted to get me gummy bears, I’d be your new best friend. and is growing every [email protected] week. Autodidact has several goals in sight — the biggest is to develop a program that students can use to teach themselves technology, programming and computer development Jakob Eiseman skills to open careers in Autodidact discusses future plans for implementing “Skittles. I don’t like chocolate and it’s one of the the field of technology. computer development programs for students in Haiti. few candies that every single one of the flavors The group hopes to a connection with Hayman Hall lobby. The was good!” bring this program, and Lasallian Immersion and club held a tournament opportunities, to eighth Volunteer Experience last semester and received Matt Pisauro to 12th grade students at (LIVE) organization a sizable turnout. This Communication the De La Salle School Project Haiti. Hernandez year, the event will have Class of ‘21 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, said, “They are excited to a $5 entry buy in, and a giving them the chance to work with us and we are larger prize pool. “It’s a teach themselves valuable very excited to become a really exciting experience, technology skills. The part of their family.” The a lot of people show up word autodidact means “a two organizations hope and there’s always lots person who has learned a to work together to create of prizes and fun to be subject without the benefit an even more fruitful had,” said Autodidact experience in Haiti fueled “Candy cigarettes. Just because I’ve been edgy of a teacher or formal publicist Greg Shannon. by Lasallian virtues and since birth.” education” according to As well as proceeds from Dictionary.com. This tech teaching. Project Haiti the event, the club will reached out to Autodidact Mercury Fogerson project is more than a be selling snacks and because, according to Biology mission trip for students swag, so come support Hernandez, “Project Haiti Class of ‘23 to travel to Haitian schools this humble organization and teach intro-level does so much for Haitian on their journey to coding to students who students while they are help the less fortunate. have barely even used a there, but they were Look out for other computer before. It is a looking for a way to leave Autodidact events through mission to bring a bulk of a long-lasting effect on this semester as well high-quality knowledge their lives. We are helping as their involvement in to their fingertips, instruct them achieve this by charity events like the them how to access it and leaving the materials and CCA soccer tournament. “Skittles because I liked to taste the rainbow.” set them off on their own tools necessary to further “I always enjoy competing journey of self-teaching. their education after all and joining in events. Jonah Williams The goal is for of us have returned to It’s a great way to show Biology Haitian students to the states.” The group our passion for Haiti and Class of ‘22 have the opportunity also receives assistance spread the word about to become Autodidacts from Alan Weyland, the Autodidact’s mission,” in the computer field, Director for Mission / said treasurer Izzy Hill. opening doors to further Ministry with the Brothers Every student organization schooling, jobs and better of the Christian Schools. at La Salle puts their best connection with the global He has become the club’s effort into every ambition community. “When La main benefactor and offers they have, and Autodidact “Only green Mike and Ikes because I lived two Salle alum Dan Gomez the club advice from a is a shining example of minutes from a Wawa and I’d go pick up a pack started this organization Brother’s perspective. a ‘from the ground up’ and pick out the green ones to eat.” he had one goal that I’ve Between funding for project that is looking to tried to carry through events, assistance from carry out the Lasallian Morgan O’Donnell after his graduation: open Weyland and their mission in a profound Biology doors across borders. Just partnership with Project way. If you are interested Class of ‘21 because a nation may be Haiti, Autodidact is on in supporting Autodidact underdeveloped, doesn’t its way to reaching a or joining the club to mean they shouldn’t point where members can assist with events, public have a chance to have a actually travel to Haiti outreach or especially proper education,” said to start the instruction. the programming side Autodidact president Autodidact runs several of things, meetings are Maria Hernandez. “I just fundraising events held in the Connelly “Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups because I liked love that we’re giving throughout the year that Library conference room chocolate and I didn’t really like peanut butter but someone an opportunity are open to the Lasallian on Wednesdays from 5 together they tasted really good.” for education. We have community to participate, p.m. to 6 p.m. and look so many resources here donate toward the Haiti out for the club’s logo in Samantha Lubas at La Salle, so instead of project and have fun. the Union lobby during Criminal Justice wasting them, why not use The first of these events free periods or you can Class of ‘22 them to better the lives is a Super Smash Bros. email the president of the underprivileged?” Ultimate tournament at hernandezm17@ Currently, the group which is planned for 8 p.m. student.lasalle.edu. members are developing on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the [email protected] 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 24, 2019 The 76ers rush into the regular season tip-off The Sixers approach their regular season after a 4-1 preseason

lost their last game with contract with the team was able to put up 18.2 the absence of Simmons, and he earned himself points per game in only who didn’t play due to 1.8 blocks per game, in 20 minutes played and rest. just 7.4 minutes per game after dropping 25 pounds The standout star of the which is one of the most in the offseason, he looks preseason for this team impressive feats in all of quicker and more athletic was without a doubt their the NBA preseason. than ever. In addition to defense. When the entire The offense also his defensive dominance, roster played for the first looked sharp in the newcomer Richardson four games, they did not preseason, especially was able to put up 13 allow a team to score with Simmons leading points per game and triple digit points at all. the charge. However, has proved to be a great Leading the defensive when he wasn’t on the addition to the roster. charge was rookie floor, Josh Richardson This roster has one of Matisse Thybulle as he took the ball up, which the best defensive starting accumulated an average is a very nice sight for fives in the league as of 2.6 steals per game. Sixers fans, considering well as an offensive Just behind him was new he was able to drop about powerhouse down low addition Josh Richardson four dimes per game in and up top. The Sixers with an average of 1.8 the preseason. Simmons came in at 4th in the steals and Ben Simmons put up 13 points per game NBA Power Rankings Bleacher Report with 1.7 per game. The with 7.3 rebounds and 5.0 according to theScore. Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers leaping through competition to score. most impressive part of assists over 22 minutes com. With the shortest these stats is that none of per game. This puts player in the starting five Sean Cornely these players played more his stats at 20.6 points, being 6’5,” this team Staff Association team. after Simmons was seen than 24 minutes per game. 11.5 rebounds and 7.9 is sure to cause some The entire game was dribbling the ball around The rookie Thybulle assists per game which is nightmares. So with the The Philadelphia 76ers dominated by the Sixers half court waiting for the also averaged himself extremely promising for Eagles constant struggles have just concluded their as they won the contest clock to wind down. The 1.4 blocks per game on the Sixers considering plaguing the minds five game preseason 144-86. But the most 30-footer raised eyebrows 19.1 minutes per game, he has averaged around of Philadelphia fans schedule as the regular jaw-dropping event of the all around the league and solidifying himself as the 34 minutes per game in everywhere, this is surely season approaches game was without a doubt proved Simmons is not premiere defender of the his past two seasons. going to be something to rapidly. Their first game Ben Simmons’ deep three someone to be messing preseason. It’s needless Numbers like these smile about. took place in Philadelphia pointer taken as the second with this year. The Sixers to say that he will be should almost guarantee [email protected] at their home, the Wells quarter was coming to a then went on to win their extremely fun to watch in an All-Star roster spot, Fargo Center against the close. Joel Embiid was next three preseason the regular season. Center especially if he keeps Guangzhou Loong-Lions, seen urging Simmons to games all by a minimum Norvel Pelle showed out shooting and developing a Chinese Basketball turn around and shoot of 20 points apiece, but after signing a two way his jump shot. Embiid Joaquin Pheonix laughs in the face of society in “Joker” How this take on the despicable comic book clown is anything but a comic movie Nolen Kelly crazy. Director Todd Phillips then this is the movie eerie and unsettling. Fleck’s De Niro’s 1982 drama “The the city a bleak and dreary Staff (“The Hangover Trilogy” for you. One scene that smooth and flowy dance King of Comedy,” in which feeling. By the end, Fleck’s When it was announced and “War Dogs”) manages includes a look back on is movements at the beginning De Niro stalks and kidnaps world is bright and colorful in 2018 that Joaquin to turn the infamous the revelation that Fleck’s of the story change along his own idol. just like his suit and makeup. Phoenix would be starring comic book character into romance with his neighbor with his character. This is in Despite being based on “Joker” is not a film to in a solo movie about The something more human. Sophie (played by Zazie opposition to the end when a comic book character, miss. Its dark and brooding Joker, there were some Fleck is a mentally unstable Beetz) was all in his mind. he struts down the stairs in “Joker” is anything but a tone, some sprinkled in mixed reactions. The DC man who lives with his Even with the revelation full clown makeup- jumping, comic book movie. Poorly moments of black humor, Extended Universe has had mother and works as an that it was all false, there stomping and throwing lit bathrooms, littered and well-paced story and a less-than-stellar attempt at advertising clown while were many subtle hints and his arms up in the air to graffitied streets and giant intricate characters create building a world and their moonlighting as a standup small details that have been make himself seen. Fleck’s towering buildings give something more than just version of The Joker was an comedian. From this point pointing to it all along. obsession with meeting his Phillip’s world a realistic a movie about a cartoonish underwhelming rendition. forward, there will be Three elements from the idol, talk show host Franklin and depressive feel. The villain. Despite a few small However, with all of the spoilers, but if you would movie that deserve an Oscar Murray (portrayed by Robert city of Gotham is as much and personal nit-picks about negativity towards the solo like to see how this gets rated on their own are the musical De Niro) reaches unsettling of a character as Fleck. The the film, it is an otherwise piece, there was also plenty it will be on the last line. score, Joaquin’s performance heights when he lands a gig coloring of the film is another fantastic experience. Joker is of support behind it. Rather Dealing with themes of and the cinematography. onto his television show and key element in Fleck’s a 9/10. than seeing The Clown mental health, loneliness and The use of somber and murders him live on air. The story. In the beginning, we [email protected] Prince of Crime square off obsession, “Joker” delves melancholic violins creates obsession is reminiscent of get greys and blues, giving against the Caped Crusader, deep into the psychotic this hauntingly beautiful “Joker” would be a character mind of a crazed lower- atmosphere of what it would study of Arthur Fleck and his class man. Interspersed be like if the world was descent into becoming the throughout the film are always dark and gloomy. titular character. So, how did scenes that take place inside Yet there is a feeling of hope the actual movie turn out? In of his mind but are shown in some scenes, notably one word: beautiful. as if they are events that are after he kills three wealthy If someone went back actually happening. Once businessmen on the subway. to the year 2000 and told scenes unravel themselves At first, the sound of the everyone that Commodus as fiction or reality, it hits composition is sad and from “Gladiator” would be like an “Everything Must heartbreaking, but it then playing The Joker, it would Go!” sign to the face. This begins to feel more like make sense because Joaquin movie definitely deserves Fleck has done something Phoenix (“Gladiator,” “Her,” multiple viewings to go back good and hopeful. The story “Walk the Line”) is kind and find the subtle hints that of “Joker” is not told just of crazy. But if they said it indicate what is reality and through visuals but also would be an emotionally what is fictitious. If you are through the sounds of the complex and multi-layered a fan of gritty movies that score. performance that requires require a second watch like Phoenix’s performance Hollywood Reporter multiple viewings, that’s “Inception,” “Memento,” or as Fleck is truly a disturbing Joaquin Pheonix dances on a New York City staircase in Joker. when they would seem “2001: A Space Odyssey” one. The way he laughs is Oct. 24, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Philadelphia produced “SOLE” shines bright

Jake Eiseman There are five areas of the entire experience that it made me feel the scale Editor in SOLE that take you was lighting up this dark of civilization that was lost, through the dark world: the tunnel, descending into but honestly it was relatively What happens when cave, mountain city, river, the unknown while the boring. There are only so we’re gone? flooded city and valley. soundtrack swelled and I many bookshelved walls and That’s the question being The experience as a whole began to hear the sound long, snaking slopes I could asked by SOLE, the newly took me about three and a of rushing water. I was enjoy looking at. There were released adventure game half hours to complete and emptied out of the tunnel so many compelling secrets, from Philadelphia game was able to be completed into a beautifully designed intriguing set pieces and studio, Gossamer Games. in one sitting. SOLE plays underground pond area with mysterious glimpses into I previously sat down with differently from any game luminous crystals reflecting the past. But, the giant area their studio-head, Thomas I’ve ever seen. The whole my light. This was the I found myself wandering Sharpe to get all the details of each area is shrouded in moment I understood what aimlessly through seemed Indie MegaBooth on the development of darkness and your character, SOLE was about: the hope rather lacking in substance. The wandering light makes his way through a dark cave. SOLE and what it means a floating ball of light, is at the end of the tunnel, the Next was the river level, to them. Now that I’ve the only real source of beauty out of the darkness; which quickly made me with exotic trees, fascinating the hardships you may face had a chance to get hands- light. As you move, your that resonated with me. forget about my previous architecture and a look into along the way, and it truly on experience with SOLE area of lumination follows, I continued into the next dull wandering as my ball the technology and culture was inspiring and beautiful from start to finish, let’s see but it also stays behind, area, the mountain city. of light was whisked into a of the lost civilization. After for a medium that many how the studio’s goals have brightening the areas you’ve The entire color palette rushing rapid. In this area I the main puzzle was solved people cast to the side as been realized through their already been to. When I was shifted from browns and was dodging rocks, going a sequence started that was “unartistic.” product. at Gossamer Games, Sharpe pinks to deep purples and off ramps and offered several so powerful to me that I I would recommend SOLE is set in a land described it as “painting blues. The mountain city diverging paths. I replayed had chills the entire time. SOLE to anyone who enjoys that has long since been with light,” and I have to was breathtaking at first. this level several times just For the first time, the dark exploration and adventure abandoned after all light say that is the perfect way to The playable area was vast, to see all it had to offer as forces I had seen so much in games. If you are more vanished from the world. describe it. with large buildings that had if you missed one turn, of previously started to act, of the run and gun action Since there are no spoken As you venture out into endless corridors and paths. parts of the world and more and I felt a sense of urgency, type, this definitely will words in the game, the story the cave, you get your Hidden within the area importantly, collectibles even dread as I tried to not be your cup of tea. But is told through exploration bearings, learn the game’s were trees, which regrew would be lost. This level escape. as an interactive artistic and hieroglyphics depicting few mechanics as you light in response to my light, was shorter than the rest, but The final section was very exploration into the themes the events of the past. Each up areas around you, glide shadowy figures which much more engaging and rewarding from the rest of of light and dark, SOLE area inspires a different around through water and seemed to be watching me, offered a refreshing break the game’s experience, it shines brightly. SOLE is emotional response through dilapidated temple halls collectibles and descriptions from exploration. summed up a lot of what the available on Steam and color pallette and the and even find the first of the city from before the The flooded city offered game meant for me. I felt Xbox One for $14.99. Do orchestral score by Nabeel collectible. While exploring darkness arrived. It seemed to me more of what the that same sense of bringing give it a try if you enjoy Ansari. I believe that the cave, I felt as though as though every area I went mountain city did, but with beauty out of the darkness. I deep adventures and SOLE, at its core, is a great I was wandering into an to was leading to a secret more engaging puzzle will keep the content of this be sure to send support adventure game that has the endless dark void, until I piece of lore or a collectible, solving and a more dynamic scene to myself, as I really to Philadelphia’s own potential to resonate with discovered a tunnel which but it wasn’t. The area to world to explore. While feel it has to be experienced Gossamer Games. the audience with very high led downward. One of the explore to find the pieces to solving the many puzzles first-hand. I will, however, [email protected] highs and low lows. most powerful experiences the next area was so large in this area, I was presented say that it is worth any of Eagles fumble hard against Cowboys Eagles loss to the Cowboys has to be a wakeup call for the birds’ season

Seamus Flanigan he needs in the passing Cowboys’ rusher Ezekiel Staff game to spread the field Elliott eclipsed by himself and get the ball downfield in the game. The Philadelphia Eagles to score points for the The offensive line could suffered a stunning 10-37 team. With Desean not hold up to its normal loss to the division rival Jackson only playing one standard number one Dallas Cowboys a week full game before leaving ranking by “Pro Football after head coach Doug with a nagging injury, Focus”. They were Pederson guaranteed a win fans are left wondering allowing pressures on following the Cowboys’ what is next for the team. Wentz, which forced him brutal loss to a 1-5 team. Should the Eagles trade to get rid of the ball faster The game was dictated by for another deep threat than the ideal time for sloppy play on both sides that could spread the field receivers to get open. The of the ball for the Eagles, and leave space open Eagles defense, however, as their offense could not for more receivers to get was more of an issue on gain any momentum only separation? The Eagles’ this night than the offense. scoring one touchdown run game was again an The team is lacking help all game. Star quarterback issue, totaling 115 yards in the secondary, and Carson Wentz is lacking for the team, which is they are getting burnt the offensive weapons only 4 yards greater than downfield by any receiver Getty Images in the league. This is not Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles being lept over by Cowboys’ Tavon Austin as he breaches a good sign considering the endzone for a touchdown. their former second round pick — Sidney Jones — team, but he played fairly that aspect which led to two, yes,” Pederson has been taken over on the well for his first game back easy touchdowns for the has acknowledged the depth chart by undrafted from the physically unable Cowboys. There are a lot thrashing his team took free agent Craig James. to perform list, gathering of trials this Eagles team and knows dynamics This is an embarrassment eight total tackles, one must go through by the have to change in order to any Eagles fan, and pass deflection and one trade deadline before they to form a winning recipe the team should be interception. Although can even be considered like he once had when the desperately looking for he had a great first game playoff contenders like Eagles were Super Bowl another cornerback that back, there are still plenty they were at the beginning champions. Pederson and would be an immediate of holes to fix in the of the season. After the a few other coaches are upgrade to the roster. secondary and defense in game, Pederson was asked going to be on the hot seat A little shimmer in the general. The linebackers if this was the worst loss going into the offseason darkness of the defense are supposed to dictate that he has received after if no helpful changes are St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the Eagles getting back the field and read the taking over as head coach made soon. Eagles Jordan Howard tries to escape a tackle from Dallas’s Jalen Mills. He is not an offense, but there was a in 2016, and his response [email protected] Trysten Hill. amazing upgrade to the lack of communication in was “It’s either one or 12 KICKS Spooky Halloween Costume Ideas

So it might not be Halloween yet, but I’m sure you have parties to get to this weekend. We’ve started to not just have Halloweekend, but now we essentially have Halloweeks. If you’re like me, you are fully unprepared to think about making a costume until the day of a function. As such, I’ve become accustomed to putting together last minute costumes. It is a super spooky season though, what with feral dogs attacking students and such, so here are some super easy SPOOKY costume ideas for y’all. kicks VSCO girl “No comment” This costume is extremely easy and scary all at once. All you need for this costume is some sort of water bottle, scrunchies and a T-shirt. Any other -Jake little additions you make are optional, because being real, literally everyone will understand what you’re going for. Probably the most popular costume this year will be VSCO girls. This costume is cheap, easy and requires no This Day in Club Penguin effort. It will be such a popular costume, part of why its so scary. Wearing a “trendy” costume is super cringey and scary so this costume is perfect. The Oct. 24, 2019 spookiness is multiplied when you realize this costume is just making fun of high-school girls for trying to help the environment. If you want an easy T O D A Y costume that is scary and has an element of social commentary all in one, STARTS THE then being a VSCO girl is definitely for you. HALLOWEEN PARTY Y’ALL. So Milk Stu posted a video If you want a super scary costume that’ll scare even the toughest people, then being milk is for you. All you need for this costume is a white shirt on the official (or outfit, if you actually want to put in some semblance of effort). With CPRewritten this costume, there’s two scary roads you can go down: cow’s milk and Twitter of a preview, almond milk. If you have a super white shirt, then you can be cow’s milk. and it is so cute. You As cow’s milk, you’ll be horrifying because as everyone knows, milk is get to zap people DISGUSTING. You can also represent the horrors of the dairy industry like Dr. Frankenstein. I am HYPE. I just hope my and how we all contribute to these horrors because cheese is just too good, time at the mine pays off and I have enough coins to but that’s not really scary. If your white shirt is a bit dingey, though, or even have fun. if it is slightly off-white, you can always go as almond milk. Almond milk is scary because it is also disgusting, and yeah it also has those “negative” Stay Safe in this Street effects on the environment. As either milk, you’ll make people want to vomit because your costume will be so scary (disgusting). Emotionally Stable Dear Kickies, So I’m just going to assume that if you’re reading Kicks, which is written So the dogs finally bit students. It really has been by ME, you probably don’t have the most neurotypical brain. Add on to a long time coming, and I’m kind of surprised it that the fact that you’re a college student or someone who has to deal with college students, you’ve probably had to deal with anxiety and depressive hasn’t happened like 300 times. The dogs in Wister episodes. Mental illness is so common among Millenials and Gen-Zers Woods have been terrorizing students and faculty for that its basically our new normal. Being emotionally stable is such a rare some time now. However, it seems as though the only occurrence to us that it has become kind of scary. What you need to do for this costume is just smile and not have a panic attack or cry during the meanie left is the white dog, who never seems to give night (I know, it’s pretty hard) and then you’ll have everyone shaking in up their little dream of barking at and harrassing every their scrunchies (because VSCO girls). student it sees. As far as we know, the dog is still out I hope these costume ideas help you all. If you see me out during Halloween, please warn me before you there lurking, waiting for a student who just wants to approach me if you’re dressed in any of these costumes. I plan on being almond milk, so I wouldn’t want to get spooked by you and spill anything on my costume and ruin my own spookiness. go to class so it can bust up its vocal chords just a bit more. These dogs are so ferocious that Animal Control is too afraid to chase after them. Animal Control has come multiple times, but the loud “bois” have scared them off every time. It’s honestly impressive. I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m not really a dog person. These feral little bark monsters haven’t warmed me up to their species, either. However, I do really respect the insistence the dogs have in pursuing their dreams for terror. These dogs are as persistent as an annoying toddler who wants ice cream — a persistence which I have not experienced in quite some time. Anyways, as much as I respect the terror hounds, I do want people to continue to read Kicks, so I hope you all (mostly) stay safe.

Sincerely, Emily “animals are okay” Weintraut

Sudoku Would any of you notice if I never changed the sudoku? It must be pretty difficult because NO ONE HAS CLAIMED A PRIZE YET. At this point, if you just come up to me and tell me you read Kicks I’ll give you a treat. Please just attempt the sudoku. I put a lot of effort into finding a good one. :( Comics! oof. oof. OOF. It may be cuffing season, but that don’t mean no cactus has to be cuffed up! Okay, I like this comic but hate that it is grammatically incorrect. To be honest this is probably what my succulents will do soon because I never water them right. They’re always dying. Please give me advice.

Comments If any of you have any comments, submissions or want cact I to give me some validation, email me at: by ZainMation [email protected] :) Oct. 24, 2019 CAKE 13 HALF-WAY DONE CAKE Halloween is the halfway point of the semester, so (;Hey CAKE is edited by Claire Kunzier. Here’s stuff now everything gets harder. I mean, you can buckle you probably don’t need or want but are gonna get:) down and get to work or just not. Personally, I started to rewatch Grey’s Anatomy again, so that shows my Claire’s FAVS of the Week status. We’ve got essays, tests and stress that follow TWEET - “You ever open a message and us to every corner of life. I just want to remind you think ‘what the fuck an i supposed to say to that mental health matters and while this is a very this’” - @smhbrook stressful time, you should take time for yourself. SONG - “Halfway There” by Big Time Rush QUOTE - “Go to Heaven for the climate, If you decide to rewatch your fav show, skip a club Hell for the company.” - Mark Twain meeting for the first time, BUZZFEED QUIZ - Here’s The or even just take a weekend Last-Minute Halloween Costume You Should Wear Based On Your Lazy Girl to chill out, DO IT. You’re Choices halfway there, and you should Halloween TV specials - “That’s so do what’s best for you. Raven” - “Don’t Have a Cow” - S2 EP 2 Check out Chuck Sutton on Apple Music and Spodify

Poorly Described MAD LIB Halloween Movies (because everyone loves a good mad lib) Guess the movie based on this description! Kid dies in house. Girl and father move into house and befriend dead boy. The boy wants to be human, so they look for the jawn that will turn him human. Meanwhile, this crazy lady is also trying to find the treasure in the house and the dead kid’s dead uncles end up killing the dad, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GIRLS HALLOWEEN PARTY. So they save the dad, and the boy’s still a ghost, but him and the girl kiss so whateva. A. Casper the Friendly Ghost B. Beetlejuice C. Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out? StOrY tImE One time I was babysitting and all the fish were looking in the same direction, so I called my mom and said my goodbyes cause I knew I was done for. There was no fight in me after an 8 hour day of babysitting. Here’s a pic of the FISH------> 14 SPORTS Oct. 24, 2019 This week in Men’s soccer losing streak La Salle sports extends to three games goal of the game to give doubled their shots on Field Hockey the Rams a 2-1 lead. target. The roles were reversed In addition to this, the at Massachusetts in the 88th minute Explorers also racked up Friday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m. after Kolakofsky found 11 more fouls than their Akselsen to give the Rams opponents, which proved a 3-1 lead. to be a devastating blow. Freshman Franc Gamiz- Sedin netted the first Swimming & Diving Quer of the Explorers goal of the game as he scored no more than 30 received a pass from fellow at Drexel seconds later, but it just freshman Luis Puhol. wasn’t enough as the But not a minute later, an Friday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m. Explorers fell to the Rams Explorers foul in the box with a score of 3-2. led to a Villanova penalty The Explorers came kick goal that set the score back to Philly to take even. Volleyball on Saint Louis who is After Villanova’s Shane La Salle University Athletics undefeated in the Atlantic Bradley received his vs Davidson Explorers allow seven goals in three game losing streak. 10 Conference. second yellow card of the Despite the four yellow night, he was sent off the Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Sean Cornely was scored after a bang- cards against La Salle, pitch giving La Salle the Staff bang play inside the six this game was rather man advantage for the The men’s soccer team yard box, resulting in an uneventful for Explorers remaining 20 minutes. Men’s Soccer had a rough couple of open shot for the Ram’s fans. However, the Explorers games in these past two Noam Kolakofsky who Both teams only got four could not take advantage vs Massachusetts weeks. sent it directly into the shots a piece, however of this, as a breakaway for They were at a 1-1 back of the net. Saint Louis had two of Villanova led to the game Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Atlantic 10 record as of That was the only goal theirs cross the goal line, winning goal in the 88th Oct. 8 when they traveled scored in the first half of while La Salle did not. minute. to New England to play the game as the Explorers The defensive game La Salle lost their third the Rhode Island Rams. went into the locker room did not bode well for the game in a row and brought Men and women’s rowing They played extremely down 1-0. Explorers as they fell to their A-10 record to 1-4 on hard as they got off 14 Flash forward to the 1-3 in the A-10 and 6-6-1 the year. at Princeton Chase total shots, however, only 60th minute where senior on the year including non- Explorers bounced two of those shots ended captain Pat McCarthy conference opponents. back as Sophomores Sunday, Oct. 27, all day up being shots on target. found freshman Isak Sedin The Explorers then took Omari Cotterell and Sam On the contrary, Rhode for a beauty of a goal from on soccer six rival, who’s DeCencio scored in a 2-0 Island was able to get nine about 15 yards out in order university is not located in win over George Mason on shots on target as well as to tie the game up. Philadelphia, the Villanova Oct. 23. Field Hockey 19 total shots, making The tie did not last Wildcats. On Oct. 26 is the a challenging night for long, however, as a long La Salle without a doubt Explorers Senior Day vs Lehigh sophomore goalkeeper cross from the Rams’ dominated this entire against Massachusetts Sunday, Oct. 27, 12 p.m. Brett Werner. Edvin Akselsen found game as they tripled their at 7 P.M., so be sure to The game’s first goal Kolakofsky for his second shot numbers as well as come out and support your Volleyball Behind the Explorers:Volleyball they played on their road the Atlantic 10 in kills last year’s experience vs VCU Isaiah Clark trip Graver said, “We’ve with 259. She did take a to the court. She’s taken Staff Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. improved so much since defensive role midway more of a utility role Recently, volleyball’s my freshman year, her through last season but on the team this year, a own Samantha Graver freshman year and we’ve also attributes it to the less glamourous but still and Sarah Nahas sat down proved ourselves and play of those around her, important part of the Women’s Soccer for an interview for La I think the rest of the “Great digs from the back team. Graver added, “It’s Salle TV with SportsLine country is getting a look row, great set from Katie hard to portray to people at Dayton producer, Isaiah Clark. at that now.” Wood and Sarah have that she has literally one Volleyball was on the In her junior season, made it easy for me.” of the most important jobs Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. road for the first 13 games Graver has turned into Nahas has a redshirt and she does it so well.” of the season including an offensive beast easily freshman eligibility, A coaching change playing a tournament topping her stats from sitting out last year due to over the offseason didn’t Field Hockey in California. Graver her first two outings, a hip injury that required do much to change the responded, “We hadn’t clearing 143 kills her surgery. It was a year of culture of the team as the vs Saint Joseph’s done that much travel to season total last year in learning and watching school hired from within, the west coast. I thought late September. Graver senior setter Katie Wood. promoting assistant coach Thursday, Oct. 31, 3 p.m. it was really cool being currently sits at fourth in Now she’s trying to bring Andrew Kroger. “It’s not able to travel even farther all that much different, with the team and play Andrew was a big part even better competition.” of the coaching staff last Men’s Water Polo Nahas had a bit of year,” said Graver a different experience Since sitting down with vs Wagner talking about their trip to SportsLine, volleyball Indiana saying, “It was has split their last four Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. fun; Norte Dame isn’t too games and sit in the sixth far from where I actually and last playoff spot. live so a lot of my family To watch the full got to come out.” interview of Graver and Volleyball Of course the added Nahas by Clark, check exposure puts a target on out Sportsline every at Rhode Island their back in the Atlantic Thursday at 10 p.m. on La Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. 10 “it gives us a bit of a Salle TV. Full episodes chip on our shoulder,” are also available on said Nahas. Youtube at La Salle TV. Notre Dame, Seton La Salle TV [email protected] Hall and Harvard are just Volleyball’s Samantha Graver and Sarah Nahas sat down with a few of the large schools Sportsline’s Isaiah Clark on Oct. 10. Oct. 24, 2019 SPORTS 15 Field Hockey struggles Athlete of the the remainder of the game. play to take on city six rival, The Blue and Gold kept Gia Lanci La Salle responded shortly Villanova. the lead until right before Staff after with a goal by senior The first quarter was halftime when the Spiders Week Field hockey is on a three- Chloe Lucky with an assist scoreless and early in the replied by scoring twice game losing streak after a from the leader of assists second quarter the Wildcats within a span of one minute win against Saint Francis this season, senior Amanda scored their first goal. and ten seconds. U. They had a tough two Chapin. The equalizer came in the Going into the second half, weeks taking on three A-10 The Blue and Gold 21st minute when Chapin, morale was low. The defense opponents and Philly rival controlled possession for queen of assists, set up was able to hang in there Villanova, where three out of the remainder of the game Lucky to find the back of and fight hard with redshirt the four games were away. and scored again in the 53rd the net. Villanova responded sophomore goalie Cassie To start on a positive note, minute. quickly with another goal to Kincaid saving nine shots in their latest win was against Freshman Kelsey Jones attain the lead. the second half. Saint Francis University. The scored the equalizer. This After halftime, the senior Unfortunately, to seal the Explorers hosted the Red was her second goal of the duo responded offensively deal, the Spiders scored one Flash on Friday, Oct. 11. season. with Chapin getting another more goal before the end of The women dominated The defense was putting assist for Lucky. regulation to win 3-1. offensively in the first half in work for the Explorers as The defense struggled Against their other A-10 Maci Bower with La Salle outshooting they only allowed those two when they allowed the opponent this past weekend Steven Silvestro 1-0 win. Saint Francis 16-1. shots on goal. Wildcats to score two more the Explorers stayed in Editor Bower tied her sister However, the women The game ended in an times. Richmond, V.a. for a Redshirt senior Maci Madison Bower, ’19, for could not get any shots in exciting comeback win when Freshman Samie matchup against VCU. Bower scored twice as eighth all time in career the back of the net in the first freshman Samie Hackman Hackman scored to make the VCU scored in the fifth the women’s soccer team goals at La Salle at 24. half. scored to put the cherry on game a one score game. minute and then again five won games at George The Atlantic 10 The Red Flash came top for the Explorers. The game continued with times throughout the game. Mason, 2-0 and defeated honored Bower with her out with a bang after Just a few days later they Nova scoring four more Sadly, the Blue and Gold Davidson, 1-0. second Offensive Player intermission, scoring the traveled only 15 miles and times, giving them too much were unable to find the back Bower found the of the Week this season as only two shots they had for took a break from conference of a lead. The result was an of the net at all throughout back of the net against the Blue and Gold swept Explorers loss, 8-3. the contest. They did have a the Patriots in the 76th the conference weekly The Explorers were set to chance when Hackman took minute after receiving awards with junior take on two Atlantic 10 road a shot on goal in the fourth, a pass from freshman Claudia Jenkins taking games; Richmond and VCU. but was shut down. Naya Vialva. Her sixth Defensive Player of the Against Richmond, the Their next matchup is this goal on the season put the Week and Vialva earning Explorers were able to gain weekend at Massachuetts Explorers up 2-0 sealing Rookie of the week. an early lead. (UMass) on Friday Oct. 25. the win. Bower returns to They received a penalty It is crucial they bounce back Bower’s second goal of action for her senior night corner and off the second after this tough three game the week came in the 90th at McCarthy Stadium opportunity freshman Beau losing streak to take on their minute against Davidson against Dayton on Bakker was able to find the next few opponents if they to break the scoreless tie, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. La Salle University Athletics back of the net for the fourth want to make it to A-10’s. giving the Explorers the [email protected] Explorers have been outscored 16-4 in three game skid. time this season. [email protected] Golf finish fall season Women’s soccer moves Invitational this past second round and landing Josh Warner week. himself in a tie for 44th Staff The tournament was a place individually. up to fourth in A-10 closer as the two teams halftime. The womens golf two-round invitational Junior Ron Fischang Steven Silvestro swapped offensive pushes The Explorers found team has doubled up which was held in Saucon was right behind him with Editor until junior Jenna Soriano their footing in the second on their game with two valley country club in a 77 in his second and a found sophomore Katie half as they fired off nine tournaments over the past Bethlehem, PA. 221-total overall. Women’s soccer Hoffman in the box. shots. two weeks, the first one There was some room Junior David Kim was dropped a game to Saint Hoffman had a perfect It took until the final being The Monmouth for improvement on the able to tie with Fischang Louis before defeating header getting it past 60 seconds of the game Hawks Fall shootout. Explorers’ part between scoring 221 when he George Mason and the outstretched arms of for Bower to break The event took place on rounds one and two, they performed his best round Davidson to move into George Mason’s Louisa the scoreless tie. After Wednesday, Oct 10 at the were able to shoot eight yet, shooting a 72. fourth in the Atlantic Moser to make the game receiving a pass from Jumping Brook Country strokes lower than their Gardner-Webb came out 10 with just two games 1-0 Explorers. Vialva, Bower fired it right Club located in Neptune, first round. on top in this invitational remaining in the season. In the second half, the past all Patriots defenders N.J. Daclan, as tradition, with a team score of –19 The Explorers entered game continued similar to give the Explorers a 1-0 The event consisted finished at the top of the par. the game against the to the second with a lot of win. of three teams: the women’s team, shooting Morehead State Billikens 3-2 in the middle field play. The two goals ties Explorers, LIU Brooklyn 169, a three-stroke followed closely with –18 A-10 while Saint Louis In the 76th minute, Bower with her sister Blackbirds, and improvement from round under and claiming third remained undefeated at redshirt senior Maci Madison Bower, ’19, for Monmouth own Hawks. one. place was Appalachian 5-0. Bower added to the eighth all-time in career The tournament had 20 Junior Franca Hurtado State, who finished the Junior Claudia Jenkins Explorers’ lead with her goals at La Salle at 24. players all together on the was hot on her tails with tournament with –9 under kept the game scoreless sixth goal of the season Explorers swept the par 72 course. 172 and Grace Hickey par. in the first half with six from an assist by freshman A-10 weekly awards with The story of this event was able to cut down her Unfortunately, the saves on 11 shots faced. Naya Vialva. Bower claiming Offensive is the performance of score from the previous Explorers’ finished in However, in the second Jenkins continued her Player of the Week, senior Marybelle Daclan round by 4 strokes and 16th and they’ll have to half, Jenkins showed dominance with five saves Jenkins with Defensive who lead the Explorers in finished with 180 in total. get their head in the game. fatigue as the Billikens on the game in her fourth Player of the Week and sixth place individually Although a valiant On Nov. 9 La Salle will scored four times in 26 clean sheet this season. Vialva was awarded scoring an 83 overall. effort, the women’s team conclude its fall season minutes. The Explorers returned Rookie of the week. Junior Franca finished 9th out of 10th. when they play in the City The Blue and Gold home for a dangerous La Salle finishes out Hurtado scored a 96 and St. John’s captured the Six Tournament. They’ll offense never picked up game against Davidson. their regular season sophomore Grace Hickey victory, but it was a hard be taking on: Penn, as they were only able La Salle only had a one- schedule this week first shot a 98. fought and well deserved. Drexel, Temple, Villanova to get off three shots and game advantage over the on the road against The Explorers didn’t do The men’s golf team and St. Joseph’s. This Saint Louis remained Wildcats coming into the Massachusetts before too well in this outing as played the two-round is the Explorers’ time undefeated in a 4-1 win game. returning home for Senior they placed third, but it Elon Pheonix invitational to shine and show these with La Salle’s only goal Both teams struggled Day as they host Dayton serves as good warmup which concluded Oct. 15. other Philadelphia natives coming off an own goal by early due to the pouring on Sunday, Oct. 27. After for the event they played The event was hosted what the Explorers can Saint Louis. rain. The Explorers this week, the A-10 will just over a week later. by Alamance Country do. La Salle shook this managed to get three shots announce playoff seeding The Explorers sought Club in Burlington, NC. [email protected] game off for a game off while the Wildcats with the tournament to redeem themselves Sophomore Parker against George Mason only had two as the game starting Nov 2. this past week when they Wine lead the team, four days later. remained scoreless at [email protected] took part in the Lehigh finishing with a 74 in his This matchup was Men’s soccer end three game losing streak with a win pg.15 over George Mason, 2-0. Women’s soccer bounce back from a tough loss with back-to-back wins. pg.14 Collegian SPORTS Volleyball fall to sixth in the Atlantic 10 La Salle went on a 9-3 run hard, but were unable to seal After an 8-3 rally, the run by George Washington La Salle didn’t have to Sean Kelly that put them up 23-16, and the deal as they dropped the Explorers were on their way gave them a victory in the travel far to take on their Staff Duquesne could not answer third set, 25-19, the fourth to make a comeback as they first set, 25-23. next opponent, the George The women’s volleyball as La Salle took the first set, set 25-18, and the fifth set took the third set, 25-21. The Colonials continued Mason Patriots, on Oct. 19. team has been busy over 25-20. 15-10. The fourth set was hard their momentum in the The first set belonged to the mid-semester break Three kills by senior However, senior Kathryn fought by both teams, as second set, leading 6-2. The the Explorers as they went and beyond, facing teams Catherine Edgington in Wood and junior Samantha each team took turns taking Explorers put up a 22-18 on a couple seven-point runs like Duquesne, Villanova, the second set along with a Graver finished with leads. lead, but George Washington that helped them win the George Washington and kill by senior Devin Corah double-doubles. Wood had But there had to be one scored five straight to take first set, 25-17. George Mason respectively. helped the Explorers go 52 assists and 12 digs, while winner and it was La Salle the second set, 25-24. La Salle kept that The Explorers had plenty two-for-two in the match, Graver had 19 kills and 21 that forced a fifth set, 25-23. The third set belonged to momentum going, as a kill of business to take care of 25-21. digs. The fifth set was relatively the Explorers as they took a and two aces by Wood, against the Dukes at home The last three sets didn’t The Explorers then close, with ties and teams 12-6 lead. and a kill by Corah, gave on Oct. 11, as the match fare well for the Explorers, hosted Big-5 rival Villanova taking turns leading by one The Colonials never the Explorers the second started intensely with no big as Duquesne went on an 8-1 on Oct. 13 on another hard- point. caught up and gave the set, 25-20. The third set runs until later in the first run at one point. fought match. An attack error along with Explorers the win in the belonged to the Patriots, as set. The Explorers fought The Wildcats opened the a kill by Graver sealed an third set, 25-19. they answered with a 13-3 first set with a 14-7 lead, and amazing comeback by the The momentum continued lead. The lead eventually continued their momentum Explorers as they took the in the fourth set with the led them to take the victory as they won the first set, 25- win over Villanova, 18-16. Explorers as they jumped to in the third set, 25-14. La 22. Wood and Graver a 10-6 advantage. Salle needed to add points to Villanova stayed strong recorded their second After big runs by both the scoreboard, and so they throughout the second set as straight double-double, with teams, La Salle ultimately made the score 15-9. Their they had a 22-14 advantage. 53 assists and 12 digs for the took the fourth set, 29-27. momentum did not fall apart La Salle attempted to senior, and 16 kills and 24 The Explorers once again and they got the victory over make a comeback after digs for the junior. forced a fifth set and they George Mason, 25-21. scoring four straight points, Next up for the Explorers, hoped for what they had The Explorers host some but the Wildcats got their they visited George against Villanova. weekend matchups against second set win, 25-18. Washington on Oct. 18. Even though La Salle Davidson on Friday Oct. 25, The beginning of the third The first set was all started with a 5-3 lead, the and VCU on Sunday Oct. set was all Explorers, as Colonials as they took a 10-5 Colonials put up a seven 27. La Salle University Athletics they were able to open up a lead. La Salle tied the set at point run to seal the game, [email protected] Freshmen Rachel Hess and Marisa Guisti win consecutive Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors. set with a lead, 8-7. 18-18 at one point, but a 6-2 15-10. Men’s water polo earns first ever D-1 win into half time. and one by senior Joey one more time this quarter Sam Long Things went downhill DeFusco. and Domotor scored two Staff quickly as the Explorers Navy scored again, more, ending the half 9-7. Men’s water polo had were outscored 6-2 in the but La Salle answered Johns Hopkins opened seven matches in the third quarter and outscored with two more goals to the third quarter with one past two weeks against 3-2 in the fourth, ending end the game 10-8. In goal. George Washington, the game with a score of the next game against La Salle scored three Navy, Johns Hopkins, St. 16-7. Johns Hopkins, La Salle to make the score 10-10 Francis Brooklyn, Brown, The second game for opened the match with going into the fourth. Pomona-Pitzler and the Explorers was a win a goal from sophomore Both La Salle and Johns Harvard. against Navy that was also Tyler Williams, which was Hopkins scored one goal The team came out of the team’s first D-1 win as quickly answered by two to open up the fourth, and these games with a total an organization. Blue Jays goals. the Blue Jays scored the record of 1-6. Navy opened the game Not soon after, Explorer game-winner with 3:22 to The first game the with a goal, which was senior Jeff Brady put spare, ending the game 12- La Salle University Athletics Explorers played was on quickly answered by two another goal on the board, 11. Senior Luke Waechter scores six goals in 10-8 victory over Navy. Oct. 12 against George goals from the Explorers. which was yet again The next week, the team Washington. La Salle’s 2-1 lead responded by Blue Jays” headed to the Harvard 9. played Harvard, losing 18- The Explorers lost the disappeared in the second goals, this time three of invite, playing four games This game was much 4. Waechter, junior Cole game by a score of 16-7. quarter as Navy made the them. in the weekend. closer, but the Explorers Strohson and Williams all The Colonials opened score 6-4. Domotor scored one The first game was were not able to win in the had goals in this match. the first quarter scoring Right before halftime, more to end the first against St. Francis end due to Brown’s terrific The Blue and Gold four uncontested goals, junior Daniel Domotor quarter with a score of 5-2. Brooklyn, resulting in a defense. host Wagner for their with La Salle scoring two scored a goal to make Johns Hopkins opened loss of 21-2. The third game of the final home game of the goals in the second quarter. the game a bit closer. La the second quarter up with The two La Salle goals weekend was against season on Friday, Nov. 1, During the second Salle was on fire in the three unanswered goals, came from Domotor and J. Pomona-Pitzer the before travel for a contest quarter George Washington third quarter, outscoring which was answered by DeFusco. Explorers lost the game against No.14 Bucknell also scored two goals, Navy 3-0 with two goals Williams for two more. The next game was 10-4. the following day. making the score 6-2 going by senior Luke Waechter The Blue Jays scored against Brown, losing 12- Lastly, the Explorers [email protected]