THEPhiladelphia, PA • February 2015 GRIFFINthe Free student Newspaper of chestnut Hill college Active Shooter Training: Preparing for the Worst Nick kowalski ’16 that average rose in the second tions of suspicious behavioral person's normal behavior. of exit. News editor half of the study to 16.4, an changes can be indicators of also he provided advice ending the training, he average of more than one inci- someone who may become that could help the public be showed a video created by the Members of the chestnut dent per month.” an active shooter. some of prepared for threats of vio- department of Homeland Hill college community at- lynsky said that it is es- these behaviors can be dras- lence or emergency situations. seurity. it presented an active tended active shooter training sential that the public possess tic changes in hygiene, acute For example, he said that it is sponsored by alliedBarton a "basic understanding" of emotional outbursts and other essential to be aware of one's “Active Shooter Training” security services in early Janu- its role in its protection from extreme actions outside the environment, especially points Continued on Page 2 ary to receive potentially life- potentially violent situations. saving instruction regarding "if something like a shoot- the most effective ways to re- ing should occur in a facility," act in the event of discovering lynsky said, "having some an armed intruder on or off training may be the difference campus. between life and death." Michael lynsky, the re- lynsky discussed three op- gional trainer for alliedBarton tions for the average citizen to security services, provided the utilize in response to an active training. He told the audience shooter situation--run, hide, that the heightened frequency and fght. According to Lyn- of active shooter situations sky, an individual should try across the globe has increased to escape frst, but if that is awareness that average citizens not possible, he or she should need to be prepared for such fnd a safe location in which to an event. hide. However, if neither run- an FBi study quoted in a ning nor hiding is an option, 2014 CNN article confrms lynsky told the audience that this heightened frequency. “in one should fght. the frst half of the years stud- He then looked at the aver- courtesy of: CHC TV ied, the average annual num- age profle of active shooters. Students at the active shooter training last month. The training focuses on three ways to re- ber of incidents was 6.4, but He said that certain combina- spond to an active shooter situation: run, hide, and fght. Tanzania Trip Planned Smoking Policy Needs aNdrea weNtzell ’15 cHc and Marywood will be seNior staFF writer helping the sisters and stu- Opinion: Enforcement dents, who in return will help cHc’s newest service- to educate the communities kyle Mick ’15 cHc community is already we have seen, this type of immersion project heads to in which these sisters serve as arts & culture editor aware that the cause of the fre method does not work with tanzania in east africa this teachers, medical assistants, was a lit cigarette butt tossed enforcing the smoking pol- summer with three members and members of religious or- The recent fre that oc- down, what appeared to be, icy. should students be ex- of our school community ders. curred at cHc turned a a well that was flled with dry pected to approach peers, let joining a group of students the trip is not only about relatively peaceful wednes- leaves and brush. But the alone staff members, who from Marywood university in immersing into the culture and day night into a panicked blame should not solely be are smoking in inappropri- scranton, Pa. Megan welch community but also about re- ordeal, as smoke flled the placed on those that smoke ate areas or tell on them to ’16, Nicole carney ’16 and inforcing the college’s “dear three foors of Fournier, on the terrace, which is clearly security? this is not a realis- Marie leahy, ssJ, ed.d., along Neighbor” mision. and students residing in the marked as a non-smoking area. tic solution to this systemic with their Marywood counter- “i do believe this trip will dorm quickly evacuated the and this remains the problem. problem. parts, will be traveling to the bring me closer to that idea,” building from the sounds Members of the college com- the smoking policy of Bigwa secondary school in said junior Nicole carney. “a of the fre alarm. The RAs munity and not just students the college needs to be en- Morogoro, tanzania as part neighbor is not just someone and security personnel did are blatantly smoking in non- forced. the security per- of the african sister educa- within close proximity to you a remarkable job reacting to designated areas. sonnel of the college need tion collaborative (asec) to because we live in an interna- the situation and performed in the past, we as a college to do more to protect the tutor high school students in tional community that shares admirably in the chaos and community have been told that college from the threat of english. the responsibility of aiding confusion within the frst it is not possible that security another possible fre, while these sisters at the Bigwa others. chestnut Hill college minutes that the fre alarm can enforce the policy. that also protecting the health secondary school, as sr. leahy strives to make every student went off. while no one was we as community should take of non-smokers on campus. explains, typically do not have globally aware and i could not seriously injured from this it upon ourselves to engage in if more security personnel a high school diploma or a think of a better classroom.” unfortunate event, this po- “community policing.” need to be hired in order to college degree because of the in total, the trip will be tentially dangerous fre could community policing can enforce the smoking policy, extreme poverty they and their about three weeks and is ten have been easily avoided if work in the event of a sus- families undergo before their the smoking policy on cam- picious person on campus, then it needs to happen. it entrance into the convent. “Students Travel pus had been more effec- and hopefully the community is important. the health and as part of the asec’s mis- to Tanzania” tively enforced. would respond proactively. safety of the entire college sion, the group from both Continued on Page 3 Most if not all of the However, based on what community depends upon it. 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GRIFFIN Composting at CHC ine taylor kNowles ’16 round green barrel.” Vol. V, Issue IV The Griffin staFF writer The barrel will be flled with compost (the banana peels, apple Visit us for up-to-date news and events around campus! The Free Student in its mission to help the col- cores, and other compostable thechcgriffin.com Newspaper of lege and the surrounding areas materials) and spun. the spin- become greener, earth club is ning helps aerate the compost Chestnut Hill College helping turn food waste in the and helps break down the mate- cafeteria into a nutrient rich soil rials inside. eventually, the scraps Active Shooter Training Megan Welch ’16 amendment by installing com- posting bins in the Fournier din- will break down and decompose. Continued from Page 1 during an active shooter inci- Editor-in-Chief ing hall. it will end up as a nutrient rich dent." sitting on top of the trash fertilizer and soil amendment. it shooter scenario in which dif- kaitlyn ryan ’15, a resident Andrea Wentzell ’15 cans in the dining hall are new is extremely good for plants and ferent groups of people are assistant for Fournier, also at- helps make sure that those com- shown using one of the three tended the training. she said Business Manager silver bins about two feet tall. these bins are used to hold com- postable materials will not end options for facing an active that she thought that it was Layout Editor postable materials that are left up in a landfll. shooter. important to attend because over from meals. while the composting is a "the video brings a vi- as a ra, she needs to be able Nicholas Kowalski ’16 what kind of things can be potentially helpful new program sual element to the training to "expect the unexpected, course," lynsky said. and an active shooter is def- composted? well, the rule of that is being integrated into the News Editor He also said that it gives nitely unexpected." she feels thumb for composting is that cafeteria, it seems that many stu- you can properly compost al- those in attendance the oppor- that the training taught her a dents are not embracing it. after Kyle Mick ’15 most anything that is not pro- tunity to see how the events lot of valuable advice that she watching the bins for a collective of an active shooter situation had not thought of before. Arts & Culture Editor cessed. this includes things like fruit and vegetable scraps, cof- hour and a half, there were only can happen. "it is a little dif- "the most important thing i fee grounds, tea bags, salad and two students who used the bins. fcult to watch because of the learned," ryan said, "was that Frances Ellison ’15 other things of the same nature. Many students threw into the realistic imagery, but it's also a shooter does not want to go Arts & Culture Editor However, according to the garbage things like extra lettuce very powerful,” he said. “the out of their way or cause too chestnut Hill college earth or banana peels, which are per- images can help the message much strain on themselves be- club web site, things like “meat, fect for composting. stick with the viewer long after cause they are under time re- Mimi Ali ’17 fsh, animal fats, newspaper, along with composting, the flm ends." straints." Feature Editor and ashes from BBQ” cannot chestnut Hill college also is tak- "i thought the video was Polly teti, head of security be composted. while many of ing other steps towards being a helpful as a recap of the whole at the college, said that she had these things are not offered for greener campus. trash bins with presentation, showing what attended trainings like this one Adele Giangiulio ’16 before and that she was glad to consumption in the cafeteria, it is solar compactors can be found could occur during an inci- Sports Editor still helpful to be aware of them. dent," said Joseph long, ‘16, have had the training available around campus outside and there are also other ways a resident assistant (ra) in for students. "the training was bins for recyclables are scattered to compost on campus. Mary Fontbonne, who attended the important to have because to Liana Florez ’15 kate whelan, the former head throughout the buildings. com- training. "you never know if have knowledge cornering Photography Editor of cHc’s earth club provides posting is a new way that cHc there could be a new way to those types of incidents can some insight. “the earth center is helping the environment, but remain safe," he said. "you can help increase safety on cam- will only succeed with the help Beth Bachmayer ’16 is located in the small building learn new ways to help out if a pus," teti said, "and knowl- right next to the summer house,” and participation of the student certain situation should occur edge is power." Photography Editor she says. “the compost is the body.

Copy Editors Sally Simmons ’15 New Clubs at CHC stePHeN M. MaNNa ’18 school, Plymouth whitemarsh, Briana Charlton ’16 coNtriButiNg writer headed a news program for his school. Layout Staf the beginning of a new se- “the reason i decided to go mester brings new clubs to cHc, chestnut Hill college was be- Scott McGrath ’17 and this semester is no exception. cause of this club,” allen said. “i one of these new clubs is wanted to start a program here Susan Magee, M.F.A. the anime lovers association, that could compete with schools created by cheyenne gigli, ’17, such as syracuse, drexel, and Facilitator and Brianna lapatina, ‘16. they temple,” said. in fact, his goal formed the club because of for the club is “to win [a] college- Make your opinion their personal interest in anime, level emmy.” if anyone is inter- heard and submit editori- a form of cartoon in Japan that ested in joining this program, als to The Grifn. Submis- has a huge following in the unit- they only have to stop at the tV sions become property of The Grifn and are subject ed states, and “to be able to con- studio in Martino Hall on the of editing for style, clar- nect with people who enjoy an- second foor. ity and length. The views ime and enjoy Japanese culture.” one club that slipped in right represented in submis- the club meets on Mondays and before club registration ended sions do not represent thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. was the Basketball club, created Chestnut Hill College. “essentially, we want to make by andrew conboy, ’18. con- Submissions also do not the club more of building an an- boy played for his high school represent The Grifn’s po- ime fan community rather than at Plymouth whitemarsh, so he sition, or that of its facili- just sitting around and watching decided to start a club for peo- tator. anime,” gigli said. she wants to ple who aren’t on the basketball The Grifn strives for do several projects, one of which team, but still want to play. He accuracy and fair rep- is to try traditional Japanese cal- believes that the club should be resentation in all of its ligraphy. the meetings will be in an environment of friendly com- publications and factual Martino Hall room 216 if any- petition between fellow students. correctness. If an error one has an interest or likes anime the club meets every thursday is found, email the issue already. around 8:30 p.m. in the sorgenti number, the error, and another club that formed last arena. the correction that needs semester and that is fnally get- all of the club presidents are to be made to the.grifn. ting content out into the school confdent that they will be suc- [email protected]. Correc- tions may be printed in media this semester is cHc tV. cessful. one thing is for sure-- the next issue. this club was formed by clay- these clubs are here and are hun- ton B. allen, ’18, who at his high gry for new members. The Griffn 3 CHC-TV Finally Returns claytoN alleN ’18 goal is not just about produc- to seeing what kinds of ideas coNtriButiNg writer ing as much material as pos- they can create.” sible. “our club mission state- club VP christopher sivel after a brief hiatus, a group ment is really to help advertise is keeping “his eyes on the of enthusiastic chestnut Hill other club’s events and make prize.” Specifcally, Allen and college students, through the the Griffn community aware he are leading the group with NEWS revived tV club, will launch a of what’s going on around the goal of winning a college- campus-wide, student-driven campus,” allen said. “our big- level emmy, but they know Griffins Abroad tV station that will feature gest outlet for students is go- it won’t be easy. “everyone news, events and personalities ing to be the upcoming Griffn knows you just can’t win an Studying Abroad in Salamanca, Spain around campus. News show.” award by snapping your fn- Jackie Blade ’16 the tV station will be a The frst episode of “Grif- gers,” sivel said. “it takes coNtriButiNg writer collaborative effort between fn News” is currently set for countless hours of work and the club’s members, led by release in February which will numerous trips to the drawing What were the best places that you visited? President clayton B. allen ‘18 include news packages on club board.” aside from beautiful salamanca, i had the opportunity to and Vice President christo- events, sports coverage, public the duo entered in the Na- pher J. sivel ’18. tom gillern, service announcements and visit san sebastian, toledo, and segovia, all of which are full tional academy of television, an adjunct communications local weather. allen stresses of history, beautiful architecture, and amazing food and people. arts, and sciences Mid-atlan- professor, will help direct and the focus will be on students there’s nothing quite like walking down the narrow streets tic competition last year with advise the group of aspiring and campus activities. “with- of the city where christians, Jews, and Muslims lived all together their high school broadcast television producers in their out students, we wouldn’t have ages ago or swimming in the ocean on Nov. 1, and then going and took home frst place. The efforts to provide relevant, en- anything to report on.” allen to visit a beautiful piece of art right on the coast. there are no two hope to continue their suc- tertaining and interesting pro- says. “the show will be based words to describe looking up at an aqueduct that was built in the cess at chestnut Hill college. frst century. gramming for the community on what students and their audience. clubs are doing at cHc.” “one of our biggest goals as an organization is work to- What did you study? Video Manager don Visher advisor greg gorski and audio Video technician agrees that cHc-tV will ben- ward bringing an emmy award i studied spanish language, culture and art as well as arab here, to chestnut Hill in order culture in spain. all of these courses were meant for interna- greg gorski will also be advis- eft the Griffn community, but ing and educating the team on also believes this will beneft to put our hat in the ring with tional students and were so informative! the arab culture class top communication schools was particularly interesting to me. everything from the engineer- the involved members too. “i ing and technical aspect side think the students will learn like temple and drexel”. of television. the group will the ins and outs of how to the cHc-tV club are pro- What was your favorite thing about being there? work together to produce a make their own original pro- ducing material set to be re- it’s hard to pinpoint one thing that rises above everything weekly newscast, monthly talk- grams and how television is leased in February. For more else as my favorite aspect of being in spain for three months, show, broadcasted sports with made,” gorksi said. “we have information contact President but it is fair to say that it would not have been the same experi- commentary, video gameplay, a great group of students who clayton B. allen at allenc1@ ence without the people i met there. Be it my family, friends, student flms, public service seem passionate about tele- chc.edu or Vice President professors or just the people of the city, they all hold a place in announcements, and more. vision and very enthusiastic christopher J. sivel at sivelc@ my heart. according to allen, the to learn. i’m looking forward chc.edu. What was the best food that you ate there? there is a tie between tortilla española and Jamón iberica for my favorite spanish food. a tortilla in spain is not what peo- Students Travel to Tanzania Contined from Page 1 them, and they are exactly like of money for all of us...even ple think of here in the u.s. it is a mixture of eggs and sliced i am, living a religious life, but potatoes that gets very fuffy and tall. This was something my though its going to be dif- tatively taking place from May living on a completely differ- host mother or father would make for us at home or we could ferent and challenging see- 18 until June 6. excitement ent continent.” get at a tapas bar. Jamón iberica is a type of ham that is dried and ing the conditions there, our is growing for all the partici- currently the group is try- served right off the leg of the pig. this is something you can’t sense of adventure will carry pants. ing to fundraise approximately whip up for dinner like the tortilla. it takes a long time to make us through. getting us there is carney is looking forward $4,000 to help with airfare, but it is worth it. It has a favor that the ham in the States simply the challenge.” to meeting new people and housing, and vaccinations. cannot match. this is also typically eaten as tapas. possibly seeing the wildlife. “i last semester the group raf- For all three, this is a trip of feel we have so much to learn fed off a gift basket at the Fair frsts, and they are looking for- What was the most diffcult thing about studying from others and their ways of trade event, and now they are ward to the journey, the new abroad? life that i could not pass up in the process of sending out culture and experiencing their The most diffcult thing was being away from home. I thought on an opportunity like this,” donor letters to faculty and frst service-immersion trip to that that would be the easy part, and i would have problems with carney said. “currently i am staff. they are planning several my ability to speak or getting acquainted with the culture. i didn’t africa. as carney said, “this working on a certifcate in events on campus and at local realize how hard of a culture shock would hit me. when it did, may only be my frst service intercultural studies through restaurants, and they also have however, i would have done anything to go home. those were a trip, but i do not plan on it be- chestnut Hill college, and i a crowd-funding campaign set diffcult two weeks, but my roommate really helped to keep me ing my last.” cannot wait to use what i have up on gofundme.com/i2m594 focused on the fact that i was in spain, and that that in itself was if you would like to con- learned [in action].” for electronic donations. enough to get passed all forms of homesickness. in addition to seeing the sr. leahy believes that out tribute to this trip, check out wildlife and untouched nature, of all the challenges the group their gofundme.com page at What was the coolest thing you did? sr. leahy is excited to “meet will face fundraising will be gofundme.com/i2m594 or if i had to choose, i would say the coolest thing i did was the sisters there.” she said that one of the most diffcult. “It’s email sr. leahy at leahym@ one of our planned excursions with the program. we left the “it’s an opportunity to help daunting raising this amount chc.edu. city and arrived at a ranch not too far away. we then each got a horse and went for a trail ride. it is something i do here in the u.s. so it was interesting to see the cultural differences involved with riding in spain. it was also a nice taste of home. i was lucky Deli Nights to get a beautiful horse named Natasia who just wanted to run into the next country, which was fne with me! It was so much Every Thursday, 9 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. fun to help my roommate stay on her horse as well. what a day! The Perk, Fitzsimmons

What advice would you give to someone who wanted to Our Grill Cheeses: February speCial: study abroad? regular - $2.50 Love Struck Griffn - $3.50 Just do it! i had some fears before i left because i was going tres amigos - $3.50 Strawberries, Munester, and Nuetella on by myself and was very intimidated. it is a silly thing to think cinnamon twist - $3.50 French Toast Bread back on now because i had nothing to fear. i would recommend Gooey Griffn - $3.50 anyone to go to salamanca, my favorite city in the whole world! lone star - $3.50 it is beautiful, clean and full of amazing people, great food, and no shortage of experiences to be had. Text 267 - 536 - 5808 For Delivery 4ARTS & CULTUREThe Griffn Local Philly Band Takes World Café Live Stage Nick kowalski ’16 into the opening of "Pumping teerarmy along with others), News editor Muscle," a song from their frst everyone left the stage except EP. Thomas and one of the guitar- Jeff Thomas and the All- Thomas later explained that ists, Andrew Grossman. Thomas Volunteer Army (AVA), a Phila- "it's really about how spontane- and Grossman strayed from the delphia band with creative styles ous" he can make it, and fans usual fow of an AVA concert ranging from neo-70s to "rock- love that. The audience is al- and played three acoustic songs n-roll with a horn section," com- ways eager to watch Thomas with a sound that can only be manded the stage at WXPN's and other members of AVA add described as folk-western meets World Café Live at their most new variations to songs that they folk-rock meets country-lyrics- recent concert in January, leaving have heard differently each time that-don't-involve-trucks-and- the audience elated after a night they've seen the band live. beer. of laughter, movement and mu- This spontaneity distinguish- Thomas said that he had sic. es Thomas from most contem- wanted to perform an acoustic image: Amanda Monroe ’16 Before AVA took the stage, porary musicians. He said that set for a while, and that night had Jeff Thomas, the creative force he is not afraid "to do things on just felt right. Mentioning that and smiled. while others went right to the behind AVA, played a few songs the fy," and he doesn't "have the second song of the acous- AVA played some more fa- merchandise table to buy AVA's with a local high school singer- any desire to do it the same tic set, "Branford, MO," was his vorites, such as "Oceans on the two EPs and talk with Thomas. songwriter, whom he teaches way" each time he walks on to current favorite, he said that he Moon" and "The Devil Wants As everyone walked outside, music. During her last song, the the stage. This quality is what had written the song a while ago, Your Self Control." They ended they thought of something that rest of the band came out to play makes seeing Jeff Thomas and but had not played it often. with their lively song, "Fire" (a Thomas had said during the con- live version can be seen at allvol- with Thomas and her. As she left the All-Volunteer Army a mecca When the acoustic set ended, cert. "I was sitting here thinking unteerarmy.com), during which the stage, Thomas turned to the for Philadelphians who want to the rest of the band came out, I was sad and lonely, but then band and said, "Play something experience dynamic music that is and they played another crowd Thomas returned to his distinc- you do this, and you're alright," while I fnish setting up." ever-evolving. favorite, "Evil Twin." During tive sparring affair with the pia- he said. As the cold Philly air hit A few minutes later, Thomas After Thomas introduced a this high-tempo song, Thomas no. Despite unfnished coffees started improvising with them, new song, "Walk in the City," and performed his signature move, and tempting desserts, the crowd those leaving, they remembered and after a little while, some of played the fan-favorite piano- excitedly pounding on his piano stood for Jeff Thomas and the the laughter and the singing and the audience started to smile. led "Tania O'Donnell" with the sometimes to the point of break- All-Volunteer Army. the dancing and the abuse of the They were able to hear it. AVA's “horn guys,” (they can be found ing it. Music still came out, and After the concert, some peo- piano and “the horn guys,” and improvisations had transformed at soundcloud.com/allvolun- the crowd clapped and cheered ple still needed to close their tabs they felt alright. Album Review: The Boys Are Back FrANCES ELLISON ’15 Beginning with the anthemic Thurman” by far, is one of the philadelphia tops lists arts & culture editor trumpets of “Irresistible,” album’s most well produced adele GiaNGiulio ’16 However, while both these which fawlessly molds frantic tracks, and the most clear indi- SPOrTS EDITOr listings are impressive and great Still soaring on their mete- drum beats and piano around cation of how much the band for the city, the most impres- oric, and much anticipated re- lyrics like “I love the way/I love has grown since their “Take It looks like The City sive ranking Philadelphia has turn to music with 2013’s “Save the way/I love the way you hurt This to Your Grave” days. of Brotherly Love is fnally received to date comes from rock and roll,” Fall Out Boy me deeply.” From there, it soars Every Fall Out Boy album getting some of the love it the New York Times. On their returned with their sixth studio seamlessly into the title track, has one track that is a quint- deserves. Philadelphia has list of the 52 Places to Visit in album, titled “American Beau- which seems to borrow from essential Fall Out Boy song, received some national and in- 2015, Philadelphia was listed ty/American Psycho” on Janu- their “PAX AM Days” sound, and for this album, “Favorite ternational recognition recent- at an extraordinary #3 right ary 20. and the sure-to-be arena staple record” takes the crown. Pete ly. We are ranked as the No. 1 behind Milan, Italy, and Cuba. Never a group to shy away “Centuries,” the album’s frst Wentz’s earnest and self-depre- shopping city in the world by Which means Philadelphia is from playing with and evolving single, which samples Suzanne cating lyrics brought to life by Conde Nast Traveler, a luxury frst in the United States. With their sound, “American Beau- Vega’s 1987 hit “Tom’s Diner.” Patrick Stump’s soulful rasp in lifestyle and travel magazine. some much needed face-lifts ty/American Psycho” is an One of the album’s stand “record” remind us that while That’s right, the whole world. to once drab areas of public excellent display of the band’s out tracks, however, is the Pulp they may have changed over the Philadelphia is sandwiched space such as Dilworth Park growth while still managing to Fiction inspired “Uma Thur- years, they’re still the same four between retail hubs Barcelona and the Delaware river water- be uniquely Fall Out Boy. Soni- man.” Between sampling the guys from suburban Illinois. and Hong Kong. This ranking front, the article names Phila- cally speaking, this is the band theme song from the popular While it could have done has many Philly natives con- delphia an “…urban outdoor at their absolute best. Always 60’s show “The Munsters,” and without tracks “Immortals” fused, especially since Conde oasis.” concerned with staying rele- drummer Andy Hurley’s face (the theme from this summer’s Nast made a note of the read- The reinvented Dilworth vant, Fall Out Boy has managed melting solo on the bridge, this “Big Hero 6”) and “Fourth of ing Terminal Market. While Park has become a beautiful to survive these past 13 years by song forces you out of your seat July,” overall, this album so- the terminal market is a great green area with a Jose Garc- molding their special brand of and refuses to let you sit down lidifes that Fall Out Boy is not place to buy baked goods, pro- emo-punk to ft in with radio until the absolute end. “Uma only back, but here to stay. duce, and meat, it isn’t exactly es café, and for the winter trends. While this has fallen fat known as a place to shop. But months, an outdoor ice rink. for them in the past (see: 2007’s as weird as the ranking may be, The addition of mini parks “Infnity On High”), “Ameri- it’s an honor nonetheless. and outdoor areas of the kind can Beauty/American Psycho” Along with recognition such as Spruce Street Harbor manages to tow that thin line for the city’s shopping, Phila- Park, the race Street Pier, while still being cohesive. A delphia’s restaurant scene has and the new boardwalk on record jam packed with rest- caught a lot of attention. Travel the Schuylkill river all earned less energy (no doubt still left and Leisure Magazine named Philadelphia this top spot. over from that four year hiatus) Philadelphia the next great After years of being re- from start to fnish, this may food city. Serpico, Abe Fisher, ferred to as “Filth-adelphia” by very well be, the band’s greatest Dizengoff, and High Street on natives, it seems as though our album yet. Market “… are reasons alone beloved city is fnally cleaning From the frst second, to go to Philly” according to up it's act, and now the world “American Beauty/American the article. has taken notice. Psycho,” is a musical journey. The Griffn 5 Album Preview: Doomtree “All Hands” CATHErINE DEMPSEY ’15 their D.I.Y. aesthetics and work no cell phone reception, which is A nation-wide tour will im- Dessa, is performing a show on SENIOr STAFF WrITEr ethic, founding their own record sure to add some of the mem- mediately follow the album re- March 26 at the Keswick Theatre label to produce their work. Lis- ber’s inner most thoughts and lease starting on February 4 in in Glenside, PA. Doomtree, the ever-infamous teners have endearingly referred make this record one of their Missouri and ending in New Doomtree is a group that hip hop group from Minneapo- to Doomtree as the anarchists of most honest releases to date. Mexico in mid-March. The writes, produces, and performs lis, is releasing their third offcial the hip hop world, attempting to Doomtree has already re- group will perform a live set on on their own terms. This record studio album, “All Hands,” and destroy the common formula of leased singles for “All Hands,” the tour at The Boot and Saddle is sure to be an example of this, it’s bound to break down the mainstream hip hop today. The “Gray Duck” and “.38 Air- in Philadelphia on Feb. 13. Tick- marking their passionate creativ- mainstream walls of rap. The re- new album has already been de- weight.” However, the third sin- ets are $15 at the door and the ity, anger, and drive. “All Hands” cord will feature the collective’s scribed as a collection of fghting gle, “Final Boss,” is already get- show is 21 and up. If you can’t will be available on vinyl, CD, most talented members includ- songs and a call for self-celebra- ting round-the-clock airplay on make it to the Doomtree show, and digital download Jan. 27 via ing Dessa, P.O.S., and Cecil Otter tion. indie radio. It starts with Doom- the group’s only female rapper, Doomtree records. among others, and hopefully the According to music blog tree’s stylistic trippy introduction group will come back full-force, Consequence of Sound, Doom- that borrows the intense ferocity surpassing the success of their tree locked themselves away in of Kanye West’s “Black Skin- debut self-titled album. an isolated cabin to begin work head” as Sims breaks in with the My Age of Anxiety frst verse. If this track is a prop- The group is well known for on “All Hands” with absolutely ANDrEA WENTzELL ’15 er representation of the album as SENIOr STAFF WrITEr a whole, it’s sure to be a punch in the face with hard-hitting bass. Within the last 35 years, The collective has always had the feelings of fear, hope, a political agenda, but they’re not and dread that many individ- trying to force you to swallow it. uals suffer have been given Their deeply complicated beats the offcial title and diagnosis are enough to enjoy. Based on of anxiety. the three singles already released The Mayo Clinc (mayo- for “All Hands,” this record is go- clinc.org) defnes anxiety as ing to be a bit less experimental, a normal part of life only if but it will still capture the group’s a patient experiences it oc- weird and sometimes chaotic casionally. If patients experi- roots. The album has also been ence intense, excessive, and described as one of their most persistent worry and fear therapies, medications, and collaborative projects so far, and within daily activities and other treatments that have they hope it will be a solid genre- everyday situations they are been developed to counteract merging record for listeners. suffering from an anxiety dis- it, which he or a family mem- order. ber have undergone. According to author Scott The vivid depiction made Video Game Review: Talisman Stossel, anxiety is one of the by Stossel of the crippling KYLE MICK ’15 and addictive as when it was frst have been added to the PC game most common and misun- impact and devastating pow- arts & culture editor released in 1983. in order to increase replayabil- derstood mental illness di- er that anxiety can take on In a game of “Talisman,” a ity and fx many problems that agnoses for individuals. His a human being is powerful. Before there were video group of four players randomly occurred in the original board book, “My Age of Anxi- But his ability to explore how games with intricate gameplay start with a champion that could game. The main complaint many ety: The Fear, Hope, Dread, those who suffer fnd ways mechanics, visceral graphics, be anything from a heroic war- people have when the frst play and the Search for Peace of to manage and control this rior, a villainous wizard, or a “Talisman” is that it is com- Mind” not only guides read- and production budgets that disorder may bring hope to ne’er-do-well thief and come pletely random. While combat ers through his personal con- only rival that of blockbuster thousands that suffer daily. equipped with unique and pow- requires a dice roll to fgure out stant struggle with anxiety, Hollywood movies, much of Stossel ends the frst chap- the gaming culture of today erful abilities. As the players who was victorious in the battle, but the history and efforts ter of “My Age of Anxiety” can trace its origins back to the move their individual champions and event triggers are randomly made by scientist, philoso- with these important remind- humble board game. Though, around the board by rolling a selected from a deck of cards, phers, and writers to under- ers: “In this book, I have set we see board games as childish, dice and encounter unique tiles, there are ways to manipulate your stand this disorder. out to explore the ‘riddle’ of and over simplifed, created for creatures could be summoned odds. Using your champions Stossel draws on his own anxiety. I am not a doctor, a the unskilled or the casual gamer, for the players to defeat and level special ability, and casting power- long-standing battle with anx- psychologist, a sociologist, board games developed in the up their character, gold could be ful spells allows every player to iety to tell the history of the glory days of the 1980’s were found to buy unique armor or have control and infuence over disorder, from a multitude of or a historian of science… fairly complex, required plenty weapons from shops in certain the game, without it feeling like perspectives including medi- This is a work of synthesis of skill, and had extremely dedi- cities, and companions could be a completely random experience. cal, cultural, philosophical and reportage, yoking to- cated and skilled players. While found to aid that champion in “Talisman” is one of the few and experiential. His work gether explorations of the many gamers would rather turn the future. While these benefts games that seem to have ever- and outlining of the disor- idea of anxiety from history, on their high-end gaming PC’s, are nice to have, the main goal lasting appeal. The monsters that der’s history even includes literature, philosophy, reli- or console systems instead of of “Talisman” is to reach the you face and hopefully slay, the facts on neurological and gion, popular culture, and the powerful and elusive crown of a interesting champions that you genetic investigations done investing their time into an out- latest scientifc research—all long deceased wizard known as get to play with, and the fnal cli- in the nineteenth-century dated form of entertainment, of that woven through some- the Crown of Command, and mactic race to the tower, which by scientists such as Charles British game company, Games thing about which I can, alas, use its magnifcent and destruc- holds the Crown of Command Darwin, William James and Workshop, hopes to bring back claim extensive expertise: my tive power to control the region is still incredibly enjoyable on Sigmund Freud, and work the board game craze by digitiz- own experience with anxiety.” and wipe out the other players in the PC version of the game. For done by ancient Greek physi- ing many of its board game titles “My Age of Anixety” is the game. anyone interested in role-playing cians Galen and Hippocrates. to the PC platform, most famous not only a synthesis of in- The gameplay of the PC ver- games, or just want to rekindle Within “My Age of Anix- of which is “Talisman.” formation but, inspirational, sion of “Talisman” is completely the love of playing a board game ety,” Stossel also reports on “Talisman” was, and still is, unaltered from its original rule again, I would defnitely recom- individuals of fame who have funny, heartwarming, and of- the quintessential role-playing- set, although many house rules mend picking up “Talisman.” struggled with this disorder, fers readers an insight to an experience. Only rivaling that of and his family’s personal af- often misunderstood affic- “Dungeons & Dragons,” “Talis- fiction throughout several tion. man” drew a loyal fan base for generations. read about Stossel’s expe- its deceptively simple gameplay, He portrays his anxiety, rience starting Feb. 3, 2015. its beautiful box art and original the myriad of emotional The book “My Age of Anxi- board game design. Even though, manifestations, and anguish ety: The Fear, Hope, Dread, the game is close to 30-years-old, that anxiety produces through and the Search for Peace the gameplay has held up quite this moving account, docu- of Mind” can be found at a well and the quest for the Crown ments the countless psycho- bookstore near you. of Command is still engrossing 6 The Griffn Healthy Living FEATURES Students Get Fit in 2015 with Streakin’ The Major Challenges of MATTHEW BrADLEY ’18 The 30/30 plan aims to help coNtributiNG writer students stick with it by offer- Healthy Eating in College ing a fexible and customizable Nick kowalski ’16 fries (especially when they’re lege, she has seen Chartwells With the New Year just be- plan with many different options News editor crunchy). Though an occasion- make signifcant progress, es- ginning, it’s common for many to suit everyone, from the most al indulgence into certain un- pecially in terms of adding people to make a resolution to hardcore gym-goer to the most It’s a Sunday night, and healthy treats is okay, it’s best to some variety to their healthy start working out or to try to casual of couch potatoes. after a weekend of Tonelli’s try to avoid salty, fatty, and high- options. “As a junior, I’m see- stick to an exercise routine in “It’s varied,” Kuklick said. and Chipotle, I’m looking for carb foods. ing more vegetables, grilled order to shed unwanted holiday “If someone wants to go gung something basic. For example, butter, though options versus fried, and lean- pounds and/or just get and stay ho, they can jog or do something I enter the dining hall and rich and savory, is the enemy to er meats,” she said. “I thank healthy. very intense. People who aren’t walk up to the food stations. a healthy meal. It is best to get Chartwells for these small Unfortunately, for those be- as into it can do as little as walk- A vegetable medley sounds the vegetables at the salad bar be- changes but hope to see more ginning a new exercise routine, ing or marching in front of the good, but it’s buttered. The cause they are not buttered as the in the future.” it can be diffcult to stick with a television for thirty minutes just adjacent garlic mash potatoes medleys Chartwells offers some- I agree, Chartwells could new healthy habit. Usually, this to keep moving.” and barbecue chicken look de- times are. Plus, the salad bar of- make more progress in re- licious, but the sauce is heavy lack of consistency and motiva- Students who want to partici- fered in the dining tends to have gards to healthy options. For and starch is, well, heavy. tion results in the resolution to pate should email Kuklick (kuk- fresh vegetables that are not only example, they could try to I walk to the next station. stay ft failing. [email protected]) their workout great toppings for a salad but steam vegetables more often Since I don’t consider pizza to also go great as a side to a piece In order to help transition times so that they can keep track than buttering them or could be healthy, even if it has broc- of fsh or grilled chicken. But students into a healthier lifestyle of their progress and remain make PAM Cooking Oil the coli and a white sauce, I pass as Darby Pistilli, ‘17 points out, in 2015 and to get the resolu- motivated to continue, a method standard over oil at the stir fry the pizza station as well. Stir sometimes “people grow sick of tion to stick, Associate Profes- which Kuklick hopes helps stu- station. Also, they could offer fry is okay, but I'm not in the salad bars day in and day out.” sor of Physical Education Janice dents to “realize the importance lean meats with the sauce on mood for the salt that comes Aye, there’s the rub, (and I Kuklick, M.Ed., is introducing of exercise and how good they the side instead of putting the with its sauce. don’t mean steak rub). the Streakin’ 30/30 challenge, a will feel” after keeping up with Turkey burger. Sounds Sometimes, it is diffcult to meat in the sauce immediately, 30-minute a day for 30-day exer- consistent exercise. healthy-ish. I grab one patty fnd healthy options in the din- giving students the option of cise program with the students’ As Kuklick puts it, “The (no bun) and put it on my ing hall, but it’s never impossible, eating without the sauce. convenience in mind. hardest part of exercise is just plate. After tossing a salad and especially with the new fresh grill As the cliché goes, great “We’re trying to build a habit, putting on your sneakers.” With Italian dressing on it, I walk option (not the cheeseburgers, abs start in the kitchen, and and it takes repetition to build a the New Year well underway and back to my table. Bite. Burger but the grilled chicken). Also, for the bulk of CHC students, habit,” Kuklick said. With that in the healthy resolutions starting tastes good. Bite. Salad has a the stir fry station has healthy that kitchen is the dining hall, mind, students who enroll in the to be challenged, the Streakin’ nice crisp. Bite. Tomatoes pop options, such as rice and pasta the Griffn’s Den and the Mc- challenge agree to perform any 30/30 challenge offers a simple in my mouth. Bite. Burger’s if you say no to the salty sauces Caffery Lounge. No, people sort of exercise for just 30 min- but effective approach in carry- still good. Bite. Dressing leaves more often than you say yes (or don’t need “six-pack abs” to utes a day for 30 days in a row ing out an appropriate exercise a nice tang on my tongue. Bite. only ask for a little), and depend- be healthy, but continually and keep track of their progress routine. “It’s for everybody, re- Good choice. ing on what you’re ordering, you expanding the healthiness of through a Blackboard program ally,” Kuklick said. Like this night, sometimes, can ask for PAM Cooking Oil in- the food that students eat on If you are interested in the monitored by Kuklick. “This is it is diffcult to fnd healthy op- stead of butter or oil. campus is a great step toward a way to get the whole college Streakin’ 30/30 challenge, you tions in the dining hall, with Maci Kociszewski, ‘16 said improving overall health at the community interested into get- can email Professor Kuklick at tempting pizza and seductive that since her frst year at the col- college. ting active,” she said. [email protected]. Why Do We Abandon New Year’s Resolutions? LAUrEN HAYNES ’16 conspire to procrastinate out For example, I was an al- ward off frustration. rather, it change. It may sound oversim- coNtributiNG writer of fear of change. leged writer in high school. I will help motivate an individual plifed, but it’s true. The way to Though created with the liked to talk about writing, but to work through obstacles. get results is effort. Sure, we One day. That’s all it takes best intentions, resolutions are my pen didn’t touch the page This passion paired with action need to create concrete objec- to change a life. For better or often abandoned by the end of beyond the required classwork and adherence to internal rules tives and refect on ourselves, worse, the tumultuous currents the frst month. So, why does and occasional muse whisper- promotes positive change, so but we cannot rely on the New of existence thrust us into the society bother promoting an ings I felt compelled to record. that anyone can uphold realis- Year as some sort of wish- inconceivable when we least idea that always seems to fail? However, in college, I became a tic resolutions. granting holiday. If viewed as expect it, but we have control Perhaps it’s the alluring at- true writer, not because of skill It doesn’t take a crystal ball such, the glamour of the New over one aspect of life: our- mosphere of the New Year level or maturity, but because to see the future of resolutions Year can trick us into tackling selves. that leads to the annual at- I started writing. Every day, I that exist solely on paper. They too many unrealistic goals. Yet many people only think tempts to complete unrealistic wake up early and write at least are bound to fail. Though there To overcome the inher- about personal improvements goals. one thousand words. Now that will be the occasional twists of ent diffculties of keeping on the crest of the New Year. Who’s to say that this year I have early morning classes, life outside of one’s locus of resolutions, we must work They scrawl lists of endless won’t be different? the time I write may fuctuate. control, individuals are respon- towards them. Like anything objectives, as though the magic Guided by this mental- But I do it regardless because I sible for what they make of the else worthwhile, a resolution motion of time will achieve ity, people all over the world want to write and get lost in the upcoming year. requires dedication, diligence, them. subscribe to the idea of New worlds I create every day. This year will be flled with and discipline. Nothing can In just three-two-one, the Year’s resolutions. While plan- That’s the key to accom- natural sorrows and unimagi- transform our work ethics but dawn of a new chapter of ning and introspection are im- plishing a goal. The idea of nable joys, but more than any- ourselves, and fortunately, we life has begun, brimming with portant parts of the process, completion should ignite the thing, this year is flled with have the power to control what plans of resolutions. Then, life listing goals on the eve of a dreamer. But the thrill of the possibility. we do. As individuals, only we happens. Internal promises are new year will not bring them to journey must keep the fre After all, a resolution can can commit to change for the hard to keep, since the author completion. Only an individual burning because passion, no happen on any day of the year. better. And we can do it any is also the actor. And the two has the power to do that. matter how strong, will not Simply wake up and commit to day. The Griffn 7 From the Arts & Culture Section Things to Look Forward to in ‘15 FRANCES ELLISON ‘15 ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR

With 2014 becoming a distant memory, let's take a look at 10 SPORTS things to be excited about in 2015: Preview: Drivers, Start Your Engines 1. Royal Baby #2: Because who doesn't love a royal preg- Christopher sivel ’18 style puts more emphasis on the ily, not forgetting that they still nancy, or Kate Middleton? 2. Music: 2015 is already boasting some big music, with high- Contributing Writer regular season races, as well as have this year to contend for his ly anticipated releases rumored to be coming from Adele, creating new opportunities for ffth Sprint Cup. After fnishing Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Drake, Lana Del With the 2015 nAsCAr underdogs to take the spotlight sixth in 2014, Gordon believes Ray, Florence and the Machine, and Macklemore. season quickly approaching, away from Cinderella racers. he and his team can carry over 3. Movies: This year is starting and ending with a bang, from the schedule for the Sprint Cup Last year with the new bracket their success into the 2015 sea- sure-to-be blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey set for release series has been released with style being implemented, Kev- son. this Valentine's Day, to DC and Marvel's competing titles racers set to start their engines in Harvick, driver of the No.4 In an article on NASCAR. for the frst time beginning Feb. Budweiser/Jimmy John’s car, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of com, Gordon refected on his Justice. I don't know about you, but I'm more than ready for 14 on Daytona International drove away with the Cup, win- 2014 success and how this has Speedway. This will be the sec- ning his frst Sprint Champion- both Batfeck, and Jesse Eisenburg as the world's last pick given him a new outlook for this for Lex Luther. ond season where the top six- ship at age thirty-eight. upcoming season: "I was really teen drivers make it into the In an interview with USA 4. Television: Television behemoth Glee may be coming to excited about the year and how newly revamped bracket style Today Harvick touched upon an end this year, but with old classics such as Friends and things went and it built a new playoff race. This new playoff the intensity of the new format Gilmore Girls fnally being added to Netfix, and new seasons confdence I have in myself as a style was adopted by NASCAR and his plans after the big win. of shows like Orange is the New Black and Game of Thrones, driver and a new confdence in last season with four rounds, “This new format has been I think that 2015 has already more than made up for the my team and we will defnitely eliminating four racers in each stressful, the racing has been absence. succeeding round. phenomenal. I'm going to sleep take that into 2015." 5. Stephen Colbert: The former host of The Colbert Report Starting with the Challenger for a week." With Daytona International will fnally take his new job as host of CBS's The Late round, sixteen drivers compete NASCAR also made an- Speedway right around the cor- Show, flling in for late night legend David Letterman. As for a spot in the Contender other huge announcement with ner, drivers like Kevin Harvick for whether he'll be hosting the show as himself, or his round where the number of legendary four-time champion set their sights on building their popular character Stephen Colbert, is yet to be seen. racers is minimized to twelve. Jeff Gordon declaring this sea- NASCAR legacy, while drivers 6. Harry Potter: JK Rowling just can’t let go of The Boy Only eight of the twelve will son to be his last. Gordon, 43, like Jeff Gordon look to write Who Lived; she recently announced her plans to co-pro- advance into the Eliminator third on the all-time wins list their fnal chapter. But all are duce a HP based stage play that will premiere in the West round, which will decide the with 92, announced his retire- entertaining the hope of bring- End later this year. top four drivers who will race ment in front of his Hendrick ing home the cup for their team For more things coming up in 2015 check out thechcgriffn.com. for the Sprint Cup. This new Motorsport team and fam- and fans.

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image: griffnathletics.com SPORTS Men’s B-ball Looking to Spring 2015 Season Previews: Make a Late Season Push Softball DANE GAHR ’15 one of those games.” Contributing Writer Anybody who knows any- MIKE MCLAUGHLIN ’15 thing about college basketball Contributing Writer It has not been an extraordi- knows that the season is long nary season for the CHC Men’s and grueling, so mental tough- As a result of the new Basketball team by any means, ness, is essential to having a coaching staff, a new culture, and a new attitude, the Chest- but the team is poised to make successful season. nut Hill College softball team images: griffnathletics.com a late-season surge towards the “We work very hard in the has been reborn. coaching staff will rely heavily test where they stand. playoffs. pre-season to get mentally pre- A new coaching staff ar- upon their returning players. “I feel the trip will help The men’s team has never pared for the grueling games rived on campus this year to “With the majority of us en- bring together our new pro- missed the CACC playoffs be- in February,” Balcer said. “We take over the softball program. tering our third year in the pro- gram and outlook,” Gospo- fore, and they certainly do not have lost a lot of close games Former head coach John Kelly gram, we are looking forward darek said. “All of their hard plan on making this the frst and a number of overtime is out and Mike Gospodarek to a fresh new start,” said junior work through the fall and win- year. Even though they hold games, which we obviously is in. Along with Gospodarek Megan Kehr. “We believe that ter workouts will be able to be a 4-13 record, team morale is wish we had won, but the way as head coach, the CHC soft- we have a great core group here put to the test on the dirt.” high; they believe in hard work we have come back time and and redemption. They have not ball program also welcomes with the combination of our re- time again shows a lot of men- The women are ready. “The given up on the season yet, and assistant coaches Marisa Ta- turning players, as well as an out- tal toughness.” only thing on our minds during are more than prepared to turn mez, and Janese Davis. All four standing and very talented group winter workouts is getting out Anything can happen in coaches are inexperienced, but the season around and have a of newcomers.” and fnally being able to step the post-season. That is what are determined to make their With an unfortunate injury to stellar second half--a second back out onto a feld with the makes sports great. mark on the Conference. junior second baseman Julie He- half which would propel them sun beating down upon us,” “The wins have not piled up “As a team, we believe that aton, who led the team in batting into the conference playoffs. said junior Nicole Carney. for us yet, but at this point, we our new coaching staff will average (.333), at bats (102), hits “If we can get into the play- When the women get back offs, it is a whole new season,” are focused on getting better not only provide an increased (34) and RBI (19) last season, the each day and taking it one game knowledge of the game of team will look to the leadership from Florida, Philadelphia said head coach Jesse Balcer. “I University will be coming to don’t think that any team in our at a time,” Balcer said. softball, but will also provide of the remaining returning play- Hopefully, if the team can a new culture for our over- ers and the new talent brought by campus on March 7 to com- conference would pick us in a pete in a CACC doubleheader one-game elimination game.” begin to rack up the wins, their all program,” said junior frst the underclassmen until the cav- beginning at 1 p.m. Balcer believers that his season will turn around and if baseman Allison Williams. alry is once again at full strength. “We are determined to young and talented team is they can manage to make the One advantage going into For the second time in the show how hard we have ready to make that late season playoffs, this is one tough team this new season is that the program’s history, the women worked this off-season,” Kehr push. “We always schedule a that no one wants to see stand- team is composed of very ex- will be traveling down to Flori- said. “We are a group of tal- tough non-conference schedule ing in their way of the confer- perienced young women. Only da over spring break to soak up to prepare our teams for post- ence title. four players have never got- some warm weather and more ented athletes who love to play season runs,” he said. “While “This is a very resilient ten a taste of a college soft- importantly, step on a feld for softball and who are deter- we would have liked to have group of players and they are ball game before, so the new the frst time as a united group to mined to win.” won more of those games, we hungry for a playoff run,” Bal- competed very well in every cer said. Men’s LAX DOM RAIA ’15 Contributing Writer

The Chestnut Hill Men’s Lacrosse team has high expec- tations this season. Historical- year with momentum, and we are three days a week and did some ly, they have been one of the just trying to build off of that.” out-of-the-box things such as 6 most winningest teams here One way to build off that a.m. team yoga and basketball on campus, especially in recent momentum is having a strong sessions,” Dougherty said.” I years. They have been a very team morale. Having a large team think that during the pre-sea- image: griffnathletics.com consistent team over the years roster, with so many different son we bonded well as a team no matter how big the bumps Current Record (Current as of 2/1) personalities can be a challenge, and became better all-around in the road may have seemed. but Dougherty is confdent. athletes.” What task stands in the Women’s Basketball: 6-13 ’17 placed 18th out of 41 in the “Every guy is pretty determined The Griffns, after a long Men’s Basketball: 4-15 Men 3000 Meter Run. way this year? The team is very and we all have the same goals, and much anticipated waiting young, so they will be looking so it’s easier to push each other period, will step onto the feld Men’s Track Women’s Track for their older, more experi- and build trust in one another,” for the frst time in spring sea- Competed at the Collegeville In- Competed at the Collegeville In- enced players to stand tall and he said. “To me, that’s the best son action on Feb. 7 against door Classic at Ursinus College on door Classic at Ursinus College on take the lead, but at the same way to mesh our different per- Howard Community College 1/23. Adrian Adams ’17 placed 11 1/23. time, they are hopeful that the sonalities, create some adversity, in the frst of two scrimmages on the High Jump. Sam Mondello underclassmen will be able to and see how the team responds.” over at Plymouth Whitemarsh For more information, visit: griffnathletics.com grow up and mature through- The Griffns understand that High School feld number one. out the course of the season. winning and success will not After fnishing the last two “Although we only have come easy to them. That is why seasons with an overall record The Upcoming Game Calendar fve seniors and are considered they work tirelessly in the weight of 7-6, the talented Griffns, a very young team, I expect room, as well as in their condi- while very young, are eager to Can Be Found At our team to compete for the tioning sessions building mental show the conference, as well as ECC championship again this toughness and getting in out- the division II college lacrosse year,” said Head Coach Brian standing physical shape. country, just how good they griffinathletics.com Dougherty. “We fnished last “We conditioned and lifted are.