APRIL 2014 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF SUNY COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY #539 T H E [email protected]“IGNITING THE MIND” FREE ML Langlie Fire In Woodlands Residence Leaves SUNY Halls Old Westbury By Traci Newman

n Monday morning, March 24th at approximately 1:50 a.m. a fire Owas reported in Woodlands Hall 3 in dorm room 310 on SUNY Old Westbury’s campus. At the time of the fire there were 85 students in the build- ing who were all evacuated and no injuries were reported. University Police responded first to help evacuate the building and then the Westbury Fire Department quickly put out the fire. According to school officials all emergency protocols were followed and executed properly. Mike Kinane, Assistant to the President for Advancement, said, “The evacuation went off without a hitch. It was a little chilly but everyone was cooperative.” Students were relocated for the night until it was safe to go back into their dorm. By Marilynn Bonilla Fortunately only two dorm rooms were affected, one where the fire origi- r. ML Langlie ended her posi- nated and another because of water tion at SUNY Old Westbury as damage. According to Usama Shaikh, Vice President for Student Director of Residential Life, “Aside D th from 5 students, all students were able Affairs on March 14 . to return to their rooms by 8 p.m. on After a meeting with the adminis- th tration, Langlie said that her departure Monday, March 24 . The students was by mutual agreement. She whose rooms were not available have believed it is best for her and the been reassigned rooms elsewhere on campus.” school. “Part of my job is to move (Cont. on page 3.) around,” said Langlie, “This is the sev- Responding to a fire in a nearby community. enth college I have worked in, and therefore, it is very normal after a period of time to look for new chal- lenges.” Langlie said that she wants to see Wayne Edwards Becomes Interim a new person take the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. Vice President For Student Affairs She feels that she has accom- plished what she wanted to do at By Marilynn Bonilla vital to have collaborative efforts,” he SUNY Old Westbury. “My goal was to said. Edwards has an initial goal to build get students a lot more involved. Now, r. Wayne Edwards is returning to and strengthen any “bridges” of the col- about 2000 students are involved in SUNY Old Westbury six years lege community. Having different areas campus life.” after leaving. In the fall of 1998, or departments on campus move into D the same direction is what he believes is (Cont. on page 3.) Edwards began in the faculty of the American Studies/Media and Commu- best in the interest of the student body. nications Department. After four and a Since it has been a while since he has half years, he became the Dean of Stu- been at SUNY Old Westbury, he is trying dents of the school. Dr. Edwards spent a to get to know the school. He has spent Graduation total of nine years in the school before time in the cafeteria with students and his departure. After Edwards left, he attended meetings with faculty, Univer- Spring became the Dean of Students at the sity Police, and other various constitu- Q&A John Jay College of Criminal Justice and ents of the campus in efforts of con- StyleS is now the Interim Vice President for structing a cohesive plan to improve the page 2 Student Affairs at Old Westbury. school. (Cont. on page 3.) pages 10-11 “For any institution to succeed, it is THE CATALYST Executive Editor: Nzingha Z. Crusoe Managing Editor: Traci Newman SGA Corner: Graduation Facts, Questions, Art Director: Meleika Amos and Answers On Behalf of the Layout Designer: Joseph Wood Commencement Celebration Committee: Business Manager: Evelyn Ortiz When may I apply for graduation? (guests will be admitted at 8 a.m.) and will Fall 2013 applications were due on October only include degree candidates graduating Office Manager: Marilynn Bonilla 1, 2013. from academic programs that are delivered Interns: Jessica Blair, Ramone Cameron, Cassaundra Oliver Spring 2014 applications were accepted primarily via departments within the through February 10th to March 14th. The School of Arts and Sciences: Circulation Managers: Nick Savva and Evelyn Ortiz application procedures will be sent to stu- Graduate: dents’ Old Westbury portal accounts in Mental Health Counseling, M.S. Faculty Advisor: John S. Friedman February 2014. Undergraduate: American Studies, B.A., Biochemistry, B.S., Who may participate in the commence- Biological Sciences, B.A. and B.S., Chemis- ment ceremony? try, B.A. and B.S., Comparative Humani- TABLE OF CONTENTS In addition to fall 2013 graduates, spring ties, B.A., Computer and Information Sci- 2014 and summer 2014 graduation candi- ence, B.S., Criminology, B.S., English, B.A., Campus News: dates whose graduation applications are Health & Society, B.S., History, B.A., Indus- Pages 1-4 accepted by the Degree Audit Manager trial and Labor Relations, B.A. and B.S., Dr. ML Langlie Leaves SUNY Old Westbury may purchase a cap and gown through the Management Information Systems, B.S., college bookstore. Purchase of the cap and Mathematics, B.S., Media & Communica- Fire In Woodlands Residence Halls gown confirms participation in the May tions, B.A., Philosophy & Religion, B.A., Wayne Edwards Becomes Interim Vice President 2014 commencement ceremony. Politics, Economics and Law, B.A., Psychol- For Student Affairs ogy, B.A. and B.S., Sociology, B.A. and B.S., When may I pick up commencement tick- Spanish Language, Hispanic Literature, Recognition for Marcia Ann Gillespie ets? and Culture, B.A., Visual Arts, B.A. and Media & Communications Prof Earns Place in Commencement tickets will be available B.F.A., Visual Arts: Electronic Media, B.S. Journalism Hall of Fame for pick up on April 9 (11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) and April 10 (10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.), The afternoon ceremony will begin at 3 Common Hour, The Common Issue 2014 during the “Commencement Cele- p.m. (guests will be admitted at 2 p.m.) and bration” where students whose graduation will only include degree candidates gradu- Opinion: applications have been accepted may pick ating from academic programs that are up their caps and gowns in the Student delivered primarily via departments within Pages 5-9, 17 Union. As decided by student vote, the the School of Business and School of Edu- Homage to Women’s Voices Everywhere gowns for 2014 are black. cation: Blurred Lines: Separation Between Graduate: Church and Cheerios What is the cost of cap and black gown? Accounting, M.S., Adolescence Education, Bachelors: Cap, gown and tassel $37 M.A.T. (all disciplines), Adolescence Edu- The Interfaith Space Masters: Cap, Gown, tassel and hood $70 cation, M.S. (all disciplines), Taxation, M.S. New York State Minimum Wage Combined Undergraduate/Graduate: Can I get more than four tickets? Accounting/Accounting (B.S./M.S.), One Standard Fits All? Space and safety concerns preclude the Accounting/Taxation (B.S./M.S.) Beauty InsideOut distribution of additional tickets. The Undergraduate: Why Join the Honors College? increased number of graduation candi- Accounting, B.S., Adolescence Education, dates has led the college to move from one B.A. or B.S. (all disciplines), Business The Politically Correct Witch Hunts ceremony to two ceremonies, thus ensur- Administration, B.S., Business and Man- The Debut of the WWE Network ing the largest number of tickets per gradu- agement, B.P.S., Childhood Education, #AreYouBrainwashedByFitspo? ate based on space and safety concerns. B.S., Childhood Education: Bilingual, B.S., Finance, B.S., Marketing, B.S., Middle New Diversity Initiatives on Campus: An In- Do children require tickets? Childhood Education, B.S. (all disciplines), terview With Curt Friehs With the exception of infants, all guests Special Education Childhood, B.S., Special require a ticket. Please be aware that due to Education with Bilingual Extension, B.S. Love, Life, And Style space constraints, strollers are not permit- ted. Each graduation candidate will Pages 10-11 receive four (4) tickets for guests to attend What’s Trending for Spring? If I missed the first graduation portrait Commencement 2014. sitting, when will I be able to have the Questions regarding Commencement Winter to Spring Transitions photo taken? 2014 should be directed to commence- Graduation portraits will be taken at the [email protected] Dr. Deb: Commencement Celebration on April 9 Save the Date! and 10. Please bring a $5 (cash) for the sit- The Commencement Celebration Page 12 ting fee. You must make an appointment at Wednesday, April 9, 2014 & Thursday, April Review: thorntonstudio.com. The school code is 10, 2014, Student Union, TV-Lounge 07109 Page 7 At the Commencement Celebration, you Need for Speed Where will the ceremonies be held? will get the opportunity to meet with: The ceremonies are scheduled to take •Alumni Affairs place on Meadow Terrace with the Clark •Career Planning & Development Sports: Center as the inclement weather venue. •Center for Student Leadership & Involve- Pages 17-20 ment 2014 Yankee Preview When will the ceremony be held? •Institutional Research To accommodate all students who are •Registrar Panthers Softball Runs by York with Twin Bills Sweep expected to graduate as part of the Class of •Bookstore and more! Sara Bey netted eight goals to set a single game 2014 and to safely and comfortably accom- You can also order your CAPS and GOWNS, program scoring record modate their family, friends and guests, and Class Rings at the event! This will be SUNY College at Old Westbury’s Com- your opportunity to pick up your Com- Steps in the Right Direction mencement 2014 will include two ceremo- mencement tickets. METS Preview nies on Sunday, May 18. The morning ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Spring Athletic Weekly Awards 2 [email protected] THE CATALYST 223 Store Hill Rd. Old Westbury, NY, 11568 (516)876-3208 CAMPUS NEWS Cont. from Page 1 Cont. from Page 1 ML Langlie Leaves SUNY Old Student Affairs having nine departments. professional.” Wayne Edwards Becomes The four new ones that were added are; Senior Alexander Lendor connected Westbury Career Planning and Development, Com- with Langlie as well during the American Interim Vice President For Currently, she is not sure where she muter Programs and Services, the New Heart Association walk. “I loved speaking Student Affairs will go next, but she is excited to find a Student Orientation Program, and Athlet- to her. She had a lot of insight on what I He plans to influence students to new school where she will obtain a posi- ics. Even though she is leaving, Langlie is had to say and great advice.” Alexander graduate as individuals able to look tion of Vice President for Student affairs, sure that the directors of the departments said that she has done a lot for the stu- back at their college careers and see and face new challenges. will do very well. “The directors are com- dents in the many events he took part of. how much they have grown as a person, “The reason why it was done so soon petent, skillful, have strong leadership, President of Student Government rather than just simply graduating with is because someone is already available to and are professional,” she said. Association Nick Savva was upset about a diploma. take the position,” she said. Langlie Since she has been here, Langlie her departure. “Langlie gave the students The school has made changes since believes that it will be a smoother transi- believes that students’ voices have been a voice,” said Savva. “Whoever takes her he left. “During the two weeks that I tion the sooner she leaves. strengthened. With organizations such as position hopefully puts the students have been here, I have noticed a Langlie has been Vice President for the Residential Hall Association, Hall first.” renewed energy amongst the students, Student Affairs of SUNY Old Westbury Government, and Student Government Langlie has enjoyed the time she faculty, and staff,” he said. He also since September 2008, but has been in Association, Langlie said that the school spent working at SUNY Old Westbury. “I praises the New Academic Building that her profession for 36 years. Before SUNY has definitely improved when it comes to love the diversity on campus. The school was not yet constructed when he was in Old Westbury, Langlie has worked in New the student’s voices being heard. has a little bit of everyone in here and the school. He is also excited about the York University, Massachusetts Institute Langlie has not only helped the most schools don’t have that.”She said two commencement ceremonies that of Technology, Northeastern University, school as a community but has helped she loves what she does for a living, and and other schools. students on a personal level. Langlie was her work is valuable. “Stressfulness will occur. (Previously, there was only Langlie has set up various events, Karyn Dwyer’s mentor for the NASPA comes with the territory of the job, but I one.) Edwards stated that the two grad- such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Undergraduate Fellows Program. Dwyer enjoy resolving difference of opinions; it’s uation ceremonies demonstrate how Service, Panther Pride Homecoming, and says, “I am really going to miss her and I a Vice President’s job,” she said. much the school has grown since he much more. Student Affairs had five am incredibly thankful of the service that Langlie stated that she will miss the left. Dr. Edwards is excited to start his departments before she had the position she has given to the students and the students in the school, “I have printed journey with his new position at Old as Vice President; Residential Life, Stu- entire Old Westbury community. I appre- 100 personal business cards for anyone to Westbury and hopes to continue for dent Health Service, Center for Counsel- ciate everything she has done for me and ask questions or even request job refer- many years to come. He is thrilled to be ing & Psychological Wellness, Student I believe that she has had such an influ- ences to contact with me at any time after reunited with Old Westbury. “It feels Conduct, and Center for Student Leader- ence on my undergraduate career and my I leave” like a homecoming,” he said. ship & Involvement. Now, she leaves with future career goals as a student affairs

Cont. from Page 1 Recognition Fire In Woodlands Residence Halls The official cause of the fire is to be in plain sight.” determined by the Fire Inspector (who He added, “They are not allowed to for Marcia Ann hasn’t made his final decision yet). How- go through student belongings. There- ever, sources are saying the fire was fore, if students keep prohibited items out started by an illegal space heater in the of plain sight, the RA’s cannot be expect- Gillespie room. Although school officials aren’t ed to have those items removed. I would By Cassaundra Oliver cil of Negro Women. Awarded a Doctor confirming the actual cause of the fire, it also like to state that it is not only the RA’s of Letters by her alma mater, Lake Forest is clear that whatever started the fire is responsibility to enforce policy but that of On February 17, News 12 Long Island College, she is also a recipient of the Mis- not permitted in the student dorms all students. We cannot expect a handful souri Honor Medal for Distinguished recognized SUNY Old Westbury’s own because the unidentified students of of student-staff members to be responsi- Professor Marcia Ann Gillespie for her Service in Journalism, from the University Room 310 are currently suspended. There ble for making sure that our policies and trailblazing in journalism as an African- of Missouri School of Journalism. Gil- American woman. The special news lespie was also named “One of the Fifty will be a disciplinary hearing with Old procedures are upheld. It is also the report on Gillespie, who teaches in the Faces for America’s Future” by Time Westbury’s Conduct Board, which is responsibility of all responsible resident magazine. She is also the author of Maya American Studies/Media and Communi- made up of students, faculty, and staff. students.” cations Department, was broadcast Angelou: A Glorious Celebration. Speaking of the students in whose room If a space heater was needed due to a during a salute to Black History Month. Before becoming an educator, Professor the fire started, Dr. Wayne Edwards, lack of heat in the building, Edwards said, Gillespie opened doors for African- Amer- Interim Vice-President for Student Affairs “I have not heard a general concern about ican women by becoming the editor-in- said, “They broke the rules and we were heat in the building. If there is a problem, chief of Essence Magazine from 1971-1980 at the mere age of 26, as well as Ms. maga- fortunate that it was just room damage. I would ask the students to voice an opin- zine from 1993-2001 making her the first When rules are broken there are conse- ion and talk to the proper departments to African American woman to achieve that quences.” resolve it.” position at a mainstream publication in With rumors circulating that a space As of Monday evening March 24th all the United States. Her accomplishments stemmed heater was the cause of the fire, people alarms were reset and students were back beyond the scope of journalism and into are beginning to the question the compe- in Woodlands Hall Building 3 (except for national and international women’s tence of the resident assistants who com- five who were relocated due to room movements, as well as issues of racial and plete student room checks for prohibited damage). Kinane said, “We are happy no gender justice. Gillespie was named the President of Liberty Media for Women in items. Shaikh said, “I truly believe that one was injured, that is the most impor- 1996. our RA’s have one of the toughest jobs to tant thing. But it is a cautionary note to be Marcia Ann Gillespie has also do on our campus and I believe that we careful with what you use and how you received awards for her writing from pro- fessional and civic organization including have great RA’s here at our college. In the use it. There are guidelines to what stu- the Matrix Award from New York Women case of Health and Safety inspections, dents can bring and what they can’t, and in Communication, the Mary MacLeod RA’s inspect all rooms for items that are we ask them to follow it.” Bethune award from the National Coun- not allowed in the residence halls and are 3 CAMPUS NEWS Media & Communications Prof Earns Place in Common Hour, Journalism Hall of Fame The Common

arl Grossman, professor of journal- who has made a signifi- Issue ism in the American Studies/Media cant contribution to By Malcom Bowser K& Communications Department at Long Island journalism, SUNY College at Old Westbury, has been or be a Long Islander named a member of the inaugural class of who has made contri- All of SUNY Old Westbury is buzzing inductees to the new Long Island Journal- butions to journalism and in a state of unrest because of the ism Hall of Fame. beyond Long Island. As possibility that Common Hour may be The Long Island Journalism Hall of a past winner of PCLI’s taken from our schedules. Along with common hour being a thing of the past, Fame, founded to recognize trailblazing Outstanding Long the college may switch the credit system journalists of the past and present, is Island Journalist Award, from four credits a class to three credits a being created by the Press Club of Long Grossman earned auto- class, mirroring most of the other SUNY Island, the local chapter of the Society of matic induction. institutions. In February, a town hall Professional Journalists. The inaugural Grossman has meeting was held in the Student Union induction will take place at the PCLI taught investigative building. The student body came out in Media Awards dinner, June 5, at the reporting at Old West- great numbers, every seat was filled and Woodbury Country Club, to help com- bury for nearly 35 years. other people stood on the sides and rear memorate PCLI’s 40th anniversary. In addition to his recog- of the room because they wanted a voice “Delving into the nooks and cran- nitions from the Press in a major decision that the school will nies of American life, politics, and rela- Club of Long Island, have to make. tionships and calling for accountability at Grossman has received Upon entering the room every every level of our society has been the the Generoso Pope person was given two sheets of paper, one passionate pursuit of Karl Grossman Foundation Award for white sheet that had all SUNY schools through his more than four decades of Investigative Journal- listed on a table with information about investigative work,” said College Presi- ism, the George Polk their credit systems, required credits to dent Calvin O. Butts, III. “He has paired Award from Long live on campus and if the institutions had his pursuit with a level of excellence in Island University, The common hour or not. This was to see how the classroom that prepares young jour- John Peter Zenger SUNY Old Westbury compared to other nalists not only to report on the news of Award from the New schools. The second paper was a blue Power,” “Power Crazy,” and “The Wrong today but to seek the impacts such news York State Bar Association, and The sheet that listed 14 questions to ask our- will have on our tomorrows. He is espe- James Aronson Award for Social Justice Stuff: The Space Program’s Nuclear selves that basically outlined many of the cially deserving of this honor.” Journalism. He has long specialized in Threat to Our Planet.” issues people have about the school, As an inductee, Grossman joins a list reporting on issues related to the envi- He has also written and narrated such as “ How do you use the ‘Common of 23 honorees that includes Walt Whit- ronment and nuclear technology. Along television documentaries, which include Hour’?” and “ Is there a culture of learn- man, one of America’s greatest poets and with hundreds of articles and commen- the award-winning “Three Mile Island ing and scholarship at Old Westbury?” founder of The Long-Islander, a commu- taries and regular features for sites such Revisited,” “The Push to Revive Nuclear With an array of questions and issues to nity newspaper that continues to operate as Huffington Post, he has authored such Power,” and “Nukes in Space.” Gross- be addressed many honed in on one today. The criteria for those being induct- books as “Cover up: What You Are Not man also hosts the nationally broadcast main topic, Common hour. ed requires that members be someone Supposed to Know about Nuclear TV program “Enviro Close-Up.” When the audience was given the opportunity to ask the panel questions the majority only stuck to comments about common hour. At one point there was a line of 15 people and one by one they all gave their opinions about why they felt common hour should be left Breaking News alone. Many of the best points were made The results of the elections have been reviewed and verified and are as follows: by people who are very active in student The 2014-2015 Academic Year SGA Junior Class Pres., Antionette Metoyer activities, like clubs, because without common hour clubs would not be able to have meetings because it is difficult to work on people’s different schedules. President, Earl Thomason Senators Others who had great input on the School of Arts & Sciences, Destini common hour issue were commuter stu- dents. Without common hour many com- Vice President of Programming and Hornbuckle, Okenya Williams, Evelyn muters would not have time to take in all the college has to offer. Many of them Campus Initiatives, Jamessey Noel Ortiz have stacked schedules that have them in classes from morning to night and with no break they would only be able to Vice President of Programming and School of Business, Miriama Konteh appreciate the inside of a classroom. It was clear that the administration Operations, Keri Springett did not feel that a whole hour taken out of Residential Life, Danielle Page a school day is needed and used properly. It was also clear that it believes that SUNY Vice President of Clubs and Organiza- Old Westbury does not match up (educa- tionally at least) with other state schools. tions, Marissa Disla Student Court This was made evident by some of the Chief Justice, Jahlena Robinson questions on the blue sheet, including: “Are you being sufficiently challenged by Vice President of Public Relations, the level of classwork demanded in Major classes, General Education classes, elec- Meriyel David Court Justice, Yanet Damiron tive classes?” 4 OPINION Homage to Women’s Voices Everywhere By Tova Harris have still, once we were given the chance, began to hear women’s voices in the public restrooms (hey, you never know). grown leaps and bounds in the job world world of hip-hop. So ardently was this Continue the dialogue everywhere you In this era of Tina Fey’s, Mindy Kral- in education alone. According to the reign of female visionaries continued go! And through continuing the conver- ing’s, and Amy Poehler’s, of Beyoncé’s U.S.Census Bureau, “In every year since through a line of Black, White, Latina, sation perhaps you’ll find more informa- daring us to embrace the notion that it is 1985, women have outnumbered men in Asian, Muslim (and so many more) tion, future friendships, and most impor- indeed women who truly “run the world;” graduating from college, with women women – names like Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., tantly other people, who, just like in a decade where pro-women Dove dramatically expanding their advantage Angel Haze, Iggy Azalea, and Azealia yourself, feel that something needs to be Commercials tell us (behind the musical over men in receiving college diplomas to Banks- brilliant rappers who also just done- and that positive forms of change backdrop of Ingrid Michaelson-esque the 25% advantage they achieved in happened to be women (and displaying are imminent. Come to the SUNY Old melodies), “You are more beautiful than 2009.” Women are now, more than ever, through their powerful lyrics that we too Westbury Women’s Center, located in the you think,” it is often easy to forget how going into the fields of both science and can use the inherent poetry of the spoken Student Union 301k (Mon-Thur 10-6pm), far we truly have come in our struggle for mathematics, “In 2005, women (U.S. citi- word from within this particular musical which offers, besides delicious cookies equality, or at minimum visibility as a zens and students with visas) earned genre). and tea/coffee, an open and safe space recognized and noteworthy player within more than half (68%) of all doctorates in It is an exciting time to be a woman for conversations just like these. Our the 21st century American landscape. Our psychology, almost half (45 %) in social in this world- though the world that I’ve most recent multimedia project, (headed fight for visibility has so much history – sciences, and about one-third (34 %) in referenced is unfortunately only that of by the brilliant and amazing intern Susan from the voices of first-wave of feminists earth, atmospheric, and oceanic scienc- American society- there is still much to Ramirez) was “Faces of Feminism.” The who fought for the rights of women to es,” census figures reveal. be done on a global level to bring these project’s initial goal was to present vote and who first put us on the map. We are becoming (thanks to the notions –many needed through legal thought-provoking quotes by men and Next were second-wave feminists who work of those before us) anything and means-to other parts of our world. How- women like President Obama, Tupak fought for legislative ownership over our everything that we want to be- from law- ever, more importantly we must recog- Shakur, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, own bodies, while simultaneously argu- yers, doctors, scientists, and politicians, nize that we must continue our plight and many more. But then the idea for ing that women’s places were no longer to construction workers, police officers, towards equality – I personally do not feel getting you’re thoughts, SUNY Old West- just at home, but alongside our male army lieutenants, wood-carvers (yes- this comfortable when quintessential govern- bury-ers came about. The Women’s counterparts in the world of education, is a thing), DJ’s, CEO’s, comedians, and ment programs like Planned Parenthood Center interns began walking around jobs, finance, and every other previously movie directors; the world (at least if we are being cut funding due to our govern- campus, asking students and faculty alike male-dominated milieu. With such a decide it to be) is ours for the grabbing, ment using religious-based policies to to finish the sentence, “I support Femi- powerful legacy of strong, independent, and many of us are indeed grabbing defend the eradication of programs. Pro- nism because…” And you did! You wrote women, it is important to both remem- tightly to the promise of becoming invin- grams (such as Planned Parenthood), down comments about reproductive ber and recognize our mother’s and cible, unstoppable, and most significant- whose most commonly used feature is rights, about being angry, about not feel- grandmother’s battle cries- to recall their ly, equal. providing women’s health services to ing equal, about how you still fear walk- fervent pleas to the world, now our world Our decades of self-empowerment every demographic in this country. ing alone at night. As you spoke up, we that “one can be an activist with one’s have affected the musical industry in a My request to you therefore is posted you’re photos on the SUNY Old voice, money, vote, creativity, privilege, myriad of ways as well. Beginning in the simple- SUNY Old Westbury women (and Westbury Women’s website (www.owwo- or the fearlessness that comes from late 1990’s with the infamous Lauryn men who love their girlfriends, mothers, menscener.org) and on our facebook having nothing left to lose”. Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing),” in which grandmothers, daughter-in-laws, sisters, page- both excited and astounded at the In understanding the importance of her lyrics asked us to reexamine sexuality, and friends), pick one issue- just one outcry of those whose voices wanted to women’s history month, it is first impor- society’s racist standards of beauty and issue, that makes you feel discontent or be heard. You wrote and you wrote and tant to understand what it means to be a so much more, “You know I only say it uncomfortable for just a moment (or one you wrote, and through this project you woman in the 21st century. As a member ‘cause I’m truly genuine- don’t be a hard that simply tugs at you’re heart), and told us exactly how you felt- and we of our generation we can learn in the rock when you truly are a gem” (and we follow it- in the news, on Facebook, Twit- heard you! Now let’s keep hearing you!! same educational programs as men find ourselves still struggling to find defi- ter, Tumblr, Instagram; through word of “Never doubt that a small group of (though socioeconomic factors have nition in this era of redefinition). In mouth, amongst friends, amongst ene- thoughtful committed citizens can change increasingly made the educational gap Lauryn Hill’s, as well as many other 90’s mies, in streets, at bars (though not if the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that one of race and class in addition to females artists (Missy Elliot, Lil’ Kim), we you’re under 21!), in Starbucks, or in ever has.” -Margaret Mead gender). However, true to form, women Blurred Lines: Separation Between Church and Cheerios By Laura DeMarzo entails. Religious conservatives are reaction to the recent successes in the couple be different? The tattoo artist’s In certain states, that extra order of already out in droves defending the push, LGBT community for marriage equality.” work is protected under the first amend- bacon may not be the only reason you urging the public that these acts protect Friehs went on to echo the concerns of ment, where the caterer’s work is not. feel scrutinized when sitting down for all citizens. Attorney for Alliance Defend- many other community members noting This sort of balancing act produces a tight breakfast. The lines between church and ing Freedom’s Kellie Fiedorek reaffirmed that the continuation toward this type of rope many that lawmakers are finding state are yet again blending as the push this idea to Fox News, stating: “This bill legislature could very well prove danger- difficult to walk. for individual states rights are gaining has nothing to do with discrimination. It’s ous. In a moment of levity, he hypotheti- As often as the battle between church momentum. The initiatives to protect protecting basic freedoms that belong to cally pondered whether or not opposite and state rages on--whether it be regard- religious freedom would uphold such everyone.” She explained that it would sex chaperons would need to accompany ing prayer in school, the presence of God standings as restaurant owners being able protect a gay photographer’s decision not large same sex groups if they were to on currency or His omission during the to deny service to homosexual customers, to work for Westboro Baptist Church, or attempt a ladies/guys night out in the Pledge of Allegiance-- one thing is clear: protecting people against certain litiga- Muslims who don’t want to sell “pork areas where these divisive bills would Religion shouldn’t interfere regarding tion, and freeing citizens from outlined sandwiches on a Saturday.”’ pass. And how would one regulate the civil rights issues. Basic human rights restriction -- all where religious reasons Unfortunately for those in favor of homosexuals from the heterosexuals? have to trump religious freedom when are given. the Freedom of Religion movement, Would there be special seating for Bisexu- religious freedom is urging segregation. Although the controversial Arizona those simple comparisons cannot be als? Transexuals? Those who merely We all know the cliché that America is a bill was vetoed on February 26th, at press made to fit human behavior. The ceasing experimented in college? These reason- melting pot and upon living here we figu- time several states had their own versions sale of a menu item is not the same as able questions attach a preposterous ratively sign up to jump into the mix. At on the legislative floor schedule. being refused service because of whom appearance to these bills but when some point if one’s religion is that restric- Around the country the supposed you to choose to love. A photographer focused on, the reality of what some law- tive, the burden should fall upon the indi- “Freedom of Religion” movement is gain- can put down a camera when he does not makers are pushing is quickly sobering. vidual, as long as their practices aren’t ing momentum quickly. For every bill like the vision through the lens easier However, one aspect that many of being physically halted. that is vetoed, another version of it seems than a person can separate from what the movement’s opponents will concede The undeniably un-American tone of to be in the works, picking up where its they were born as. Seasoned LGBT Activ- as a grey area is the question of free this movement may currently seem predecessor failed. States such as Idaho ist and SUNY Old Westbury Business speech. For example if a caterer denying worlds away from those of us in the pro- (with bills HB426 and HB427), Missouri Librarian Curt Friehs suggested that the servicing a reception for a homosexual gressive democratic state of New York but (with SB916), and Oregon, South Dakota, veil of religious freedom covers an ulteri- couple is deemed a civil rights violation, much injustice began with intelligent and Kansas are weighing the possibilities or agenda: “The Push behind this Free- would a tattoo artist denying the inking of people simply turning a blind eye. of extending what religious freedom dom of Religion movement seems to be a wedding bands on said homosexual 5 OPINION The New York State Minimum Wage By Evelyn Ortiz pay I would not be able to afford what I difficult to survive. Let me set up a sce- have today. You need two people in the nario with these wages, so Bob: rents a Interfaith Did you know that by December 31, household to work to live well; he needs room for $400 utilities included since he 2015 the minimum wage will be raised me to work also so that we can save cannot afford anything else, spends to $9.00 per hour? Currently however, money.” $200 in gas a month, drives a car that is Space minimum wage is $8.00 an hour as of Denzel McGue believes that raising paid off and only has liability coverage December 31, 2013 and will change to minimum wage will be good for the for $130 a month, receives $189 a month By Meriyel David $8.75 on 12/31/14. For many college obvious reason of earning more money in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assis- students this is extra money in their and says that people in retail possibly tance Program) which leaves approxi- On Tuesday February 18th, Academic pockets to splurge, hold them over to will not mind working in retail as much mately $430 remaining. However, tech- Affairs held a town hall meeting regarding their next paycheck, and pay for gas anymore. “I used to work in Macy`s and nically he would have a negative I remember people complaining about balance once taxes are taken into the potential change on common hour, the money, food or bills. academics credit system, and schedules. how much they get paid and they barely account. Which leaves no money to I asked and posed this question to Many students spoke up about their con- cared about the company. Working with save and no money to buy all other some students and many of them had cerns they had with different parts of the minimum wage though shows me that items such as deodorant, soap, toilet the same sentiments and favored the campus such as the cafeteria food, keeping we have to start somewhere and it paper, pay for a haircut, fix his car or increase of the minimum wage. When common hours, student life, and other con- somewhat saves some companies and maintain it and does not even have asked: What are your thoughts on mini- cerns. As a student I felt a strong need to the economy because let’s say that the money for leisure. Not only is this mum wage being changed to $8.00 advocate for the students of the interfaith minimum wage was $15, some compa- person eligible for Medicaid thankfully, groups who are in complicated situations which will be changing to $9.00 by 2015? nies would not be able to survive.” but Bob is also eligible for the Home sharing a small room with two large faith Amanda Rubina responded: “I think it is Dahlia Guerra believes that mini- Energy Assistance Program based on communities in conflict with times. impossible to be a self-sufficient person mum wage should be only for those the Suffolk County Social Services At the end of the meeting I met with when you make $9.00. If all those con- Dr. Calvin Butts III and Dr. Patrick who are 18 years old and younger: those guidelines. I never really took a moment servative republicans, who are mostly 18 and over should get $12. “No one to ponder this whole minimum wage O’Sullivan to discuss more of the issues and business owners, want to reduce food schedule a meeting. Dr. Butts said, “I will can live off minimum wage indepen- issue however, how is one supposed to stamp and Medicaid usage they should try to work it out.” His words will always dently.” This is quite an interesting per- be self-sufficient on $7.25? An ideal raise wages to a living standard espe- stick to me because I know he cares and spective. There are 31 states who have hourly wage of $12 per hour with the will try to do his best to help his students. In cially on Long Island!” $7.25 as their minimum wage, some are same expenses substituting renting a the following week Dr. O’Sullivan; Saif, the Keith Johnson responded: “The adjusting this number and the remain- room for a studio of $750 utilities president of the Muslim Student Associa- minimum wage is grossly mismatched ing states already have above $7.25. includes leaves us with a remaining tion; and I met to resolve the issues with the to the cost of living in the country. Rhode Island and Massachusetts has a $640 before taxes. room. Saif said, “Yes, the room is too small, Minimum wage should at least be minimum wage of $8.00, Vermont`s Now actually thinking about Bob’s we need bigger room dividers, and cur- $10.00 … Long Island is too expensive.” minimum wage is $8.73 and Washing- situation I think that most people will tains” to which I agreed. Dr. O’Sullivan In the past 30 years Congress passed ton has a minimum wage of $9.32 just to have to live with their parents and or agreed to find a bigger room and supply legislation to change minimum wage name a few. someone to assist them until they get materials. only three times and according to a 2010 The cost of living does not seem to two jobs, get an education or land a full Nick Savva, the president of SGA, said, poll 67% of Americans would favor balance with minimum wage. Before time job that pays at least $12 an hour. “Where the room is located it is a hard minimum wage to gradually be place for people to find it, and it is not the taxes a person working minimum wage Education seems to be imperative in same as it used to be.” Students make col- increased to $10.00 per hour. based on 40 hours per week before taxes order to live comfortably or at least to lege what they want it to be and listening to Evelyn Ramos says that people are and exemptions would only be making make a decent living. Education is just students will make a huge change. As a not able to live well on minimum wage $13,920 a year which would approxi- one factor, finding a job within your student I was heard! however, some people can possibly sur- mately be $290 a week and $1,160 a studied career is a whole other article Thank you Dr. O’Sullivan and Dr. Butts vive on it. “I used to live paycheck to month. With these wages without the and issue! for your support. paycheck and without my husband’s support of others it would significantly

received new teaching materials or text- that the Common Core is a federally books to accommodate the new Common mandated curriculum however; many One Standard Fits All? Core. The Common Core was part of the states adopted the program due to the “Race to the Top grant competition” by federal grant incentive which committed By Evelyn Ortiz the Obama administration; this was an the states to education reform and inno- promotions not be reflected upon the option though not a federal mandate. vation. Teachers are allowed to choose Common Core test scores. This is vital to The Common Core has been pro- The 2001 No Child Left Behind law the resources for their lesson, the school any teachers in the field or aspiring teach- moted by the Obama administration and lowered the bar on what students should districts design the curricula and the ers especially in special education and supported by education leaders since be learning in classrooms so the Common teachers may create the methods for Bilingual/ESL programs. There are many 2010, and 45 states and the District of Core was developed in order to set a stan- instruction. Old standardized tests will students who are forced upon these man- dard of goals that students need to Columbia have adopted the Common be replaced with the Common Core dated exams and standards when they master. Students should be able to ana- Core Standards. However, New York and aligned exams in 2015. are not academically prepared or lyze text, tackle math problems, show most liberal states now want to resist One of the other myths is that the equipped to even pass the exams. The evidence for their solutions, become these implemented standards since Common Core is a “one size fits all” how- state Board of Regents, which oversees critical thinkers and be able to articulate people believe it should be changed and ever, teachers have the responsibility and education policies, has voted to delay what they think. One of the main criti- re-evaluated. These standards are “the date by which all high school gradu- cisms is that in New York the Common flexibility to tailor to the students’ abilities making children fear the thought of ates must pass Common Core-aligned Core is too demanding in the younger who are well above or below the learning school, no state has gone far enough to Regents exams” by five years. grades. While some districts saw positive goals. While some favor the Common withdraw the standards, however, and The new Common Core exams are changes in children’s performance in Core others want to reject it because Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has become expected to be released in 2015 however; which they produced more quality work some feel that it is either too challenging a critic and has appointed a panel to rec- students were to be tested on the new while other school districts saw students or not challenging enough. The Common ommend changes since the execution of standards last year. As the tests changed, who were already having difficulty Core is being implemented in order to standards are “flawed.” the scores plummeted: Less than a third become more challenged and frustrated. equalize school situations and allow stu- In Albany, leaders of both houses of of the state’s students passed. Teachers According to the website “US News & dents to have a smooth transition when the legislature requested that teacher have not been fully trained to teach the World Report,” there are myths in refer- moving across state lines. evaluations, student admissions and or new curriculums and nor have they ence to the Common Core. It is believed 6 OPINION Beauty Why Join the Honors College? By Christian Jimenez dents with opportunities for academic under the guidance of a professor. Sev- InsideOut success, but also with numerous privi- eral members have even co-authored leges. their research findings in professionally By Destini Hornbuckle Since my induction into the Honors College, my experience at SUNY College Members enjoy a unique set of privi- published academic journals. These at Old Westbury has drastically changed. leges. Some of these privileges include a requirements at first glance may appear “Makeup doesn’t hide natural In the spring 2014 semester, I had the $750 annual book scholarship for the on- challenging, but one must first strive for beauty it just changes it,” said SUNY unique privilege of joining a special group campus bookstore, with $375 dollars for admission into the Honors College before Old Westbury Senior Natalie Otero. It of highly motivated and academically each spring and fall academic semesters. any of these requirements can be met. Members also have a private study, called To earn a seat in the Honors College, has become a common belief that talented students on our campus. Honors the Honors College Study Center located prospective student members must meet using makeup creates a mask for College students whom I have met thus far embody a unique sense of determina- on the first floor of the New Academic a specific set of admission requirements. natural beauty. Still there are many tion and are extremely passionate about Building. The study is equipped with Incoming freshman must possess ladies who feel it enhances beauty their educational success. I feel very state-of-the-art computers, and a large approximately a 90 high school average, and take pride in lining their lips and proud and honored to be amongst stu- library of history, art, science, business, and around an 1100 combined Reading encyclopedia, and law books that can be and Math SAT score. All other applicants shading in their brows. But what dents who express great zeal and enthu- borrowed. In addition, student members must hold at least a 3.5 cumulative grade really makes it wrong? While natural siasm for learning and growing through education. The Honors College at SUNY have the privilege of early advisement point average. Students interested in beauty is a wonderful thing and Old Westbury has not only helped me and class registration. Although members membership must submit an unofficial should be embraced, who’s to say grow as a student, but also as a person. enjoy these privileges, they must earn copy of all their college transcripts, a that the lady who chooses to add This experience is a great opportunity for these rewards through hard work, and resume, at least two letters of recommen- also must maintain high academic stan- dation from faculty, and one piece of foundation and mascara is wrong or students at Old Westbury to advance their dards. their best academic writing to the Honors insecure? education; I hope this article will inspire all Old Westbury students to pursue To retain Honors College member- College Director, Dr. DeLuca. Student On the campus of SUNY College membership into the Honors College. ship, members are responsible for fulfill- applicants should first meet with the at Old Westbury students have differ- The Honors College offers many ing several requirements. First and fore- Director for an interview to find out if ent outlooks on whether women opportunities to its student members so most, all student members must maintain they are eligible for admission. at least a cumulative grade point average Every student at SUNY College at Old wearing makeup is acceptable or not. that they can excel beyond the traditional of 3.5. They also are required to complete Westbury should consider membership While most students found it to be college experience. Members are provid- ed with many scholarship, study abroad, 26 honors credits, an internship, guided in the Honors College. This one-of-a-kind just fine as long as it’s not overdone and internship opportunities. They par- research, or study abroad, and a thesis at experience offers students opportunities when asked if he likes a lady in ticipate in numerous activities including, the end of their last semester before for educational advancement, and pro- makeup, junior student Eduardo the Honors College Journal, Literary-Art graduation. Students have the option of vides them with educational resources, Alvarez said, “No, I just don’t see the Magazine, Art Gallery, and Writers either enrolling in Honors College cours- such as scholarships, internships, study es, or having their courses “contracted” to abroad, and guided research opportuni- point”. Another male student, Jakim forums. In addition, members partake in their own social and cultural events, receive Honors credit. To earn credit for ties. More importantly, however, by seek- Beaufort, a sophomore, had a similar where they have the opportunity to an Honors course, or contracted class, ing membership, students are challeng- view point stating that he feels receive Creativity and Leadership points. members must complete a qualitatively ing themselves and setting an example for “You’re not you when you put all of To earn Creativity and Leadership points, different amount of work than the rest of others through their hard work and deter- that stuff on your face, be yourself members attend events, such as cultural the class. This type of work is more mined effort to enriching our college intense, and may take the form of multi- community. By joining the Honors Col- don’t try to hide behind anything pride workshops, e-council meetings; ple paper assignments, research projects, lege, you as an individual are not only you’re you and you’re you for a invited guests lecture series, internship meetings, and recreational activities, or presentations. As one of their three helping to contribute to your own per- reason.” such as Broadway shows, museum visits, requirements, members have the option sonal academic success and future career, Though there are some students and picnics. Some student members have to participate in a 2 credit, 70-hour field but also promoting SUNY College at Old who are anti-makeup there are still even gone on to national and local con- work internship. An internship provides Westbury’s mission statement for “a pas- students with practical experience in sion for learning”, and “a commitment to women who wake up earlier in the ferences. This April, three juniors, Deo- their career field of interest. In addition to building a more just world for human- morning to put on their face and date Davis, Oznur Zaim, Ediz Ozelkan, and sophomore, Fareeda Roushdy of the an internship, members have the option kind”. men who appreciate it. “I love a girl Honors College will have the special of studying abroad in a foreign country. This report could not have been in makeup!” exclaimed junior Terry privilege to present their research work at Some students have traveled to countries, completed without the contributions of Vogt. He was one of the few men to the Northeast Region Honors Council such as Spain, Turkey, and even China. Honors College Director, Dr. DeLuca, and Lastly, those in the Honors College can Assistant to the Honors College Director, say that he found nothing wrong Conference held in Niagara Falls, NY. The choose to conduct original research Ms. Marsha Cohen. with a girl who likes to take her time Honors College not only provides stu- and perfect her eyes, he actually finds it to be attractive. “I agree with wearing makeup,” says Otero, who REVIEW has no problem with sitting in the mirror and perfecting her eyeliner but also has a natural confidence Need for Speed that she is not trying to shield. Like most other things, as long By Jessica Blair as an adaptation of the popular street looks promising too. In a recent interview as it’s used in moderation makeup racing video game, the film also stars with “Movies Coming Soon,” Paul stated, Dominic Cooper and Scott “Kid Cudi” “The idea of jumping behind the wheel of can be a wonderful thing. Of course Fans of the popular show, “Breaking Bad” may have something to look for- Mescudi. Some may recognize Cooper all of these cars, and driving around the there will always be those who love it ward to with the Need for Speed film from “Captain America” and “The Duch- country very fast was very exciting to to an extreme and others who hate it release. Aaron Paul -better known as Jesse ess”. Mescudi is better known for his rap me…Our director wanted to do a throw- all together but that is inevitable. Pinkman, the foul-mouthed, drug-addict- repertoire in addition to starring in the back to the classic films that really started Makeup can enhance your natural ed character whom fans loved- stars in short-lived HBO series “How to Make It in the genre like Bullit and Vanishing America.” Point,Smokey and the Bandit….all those beauty if you allow it to but if you go the film. Need for Speed follows Tobey Director Scott Waugh is no stranger films that did those stunts. No CGI.” With too far it can definitely become a Marshall (Paul), a mechanic/street racer, fresh out of prison for serving time for a to stunts as he has a background directly Waugh paying homage to previous car mask. Women embrace your inner crime he did not commit. Framed by a involving them. While the film is sure to racing films, it gives the film more of a beauty but if you want to add a bright wealthy business associate, Tobey have not only amazing car chase realistic feel because of the lack of green lip to bring it out, do not be ashamed. embarks on a cross-country race in order sequences featuring American muscle screen. Here’s to hoping we’ll see some to avenge the death of his friend. Serving cars and European supercars, the plot elements of surprise as well. 7 OPINION view with a transgender woman named would love nothing more than to be a The Politically Correct Witch Hunts Janet Mock. Mock is known as a spokes- hero. By Joseph Randazzo books because of what happened during person for transgender rights. In this Chayka writes in his article, “He World War II and the Crusades. There is a particular segment Mock was returning (Seinfeld) seems to suggest that any I should preface what you’re about to guy named Jordan Belfort who once had to the show for a second time because she comedian who is not a white male is also read with a disclaimer. This isn’t some a hooker problem and made millions by felt slighted during her first interview. not funny, though he’s also likely fed up anti-woman-Stone-Age-conservative rant manipulating the stock market. Deal with During their original encounter Morgan with the amount of bad comedy he’s against all things liberal. As a creative it. said Mock was “born a boy.” She was not been forced to sit through in his (waning) person I am worried about my future Women’s groups have done a lot of happy with this. Instead of bringing this career,” He continues. “Which is too bad, because a lot of unnecessary politically good but these lazy attacks by some of up during the first on-air interview, Mock because Seinfeld is downplaying the work correct attacks aren’t coming from their lazier members water down their took her gripe to twitter because Piers of everyone from Richard Pryor and Bill Republicans. To be honest I’m more message. This is why you hear groans Morgan had unknowingly offended her. Cosby to Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, and afraid of the left –the side of politics I whenever someone brings up feminism. Mock posted after the show, “”Was a Eddie Huang, who are all in various stages stand in. What started as necessary social It’s easy to claim yourself a “feminist” but boy until 18.” @PiersMorgan get it the f*k of their own sitcoms that just might turn change during the Civil Rights movement if you do, you have to put in the work. Just together. #RedefiningRealness.” out to be the next Seinfeld.” has now become a parody of the sixties. because Batman wears a cowl doesn’t This resulted in hundreds –possibly For the record, Seinfeld has had Sex used to sell. Now it has been mean he’s a super hero. He needs to go thousands- of tweets calling for the host’s Chris Rock and Mario Joyner on his show. replaced. Media outlets are blatantly out and punch Joker in the mouth for job. Morgan had Mock in for another go- These guys don’t exactly fall under the looking to crush the credibility of any- robbing Gotham First National Bank. around to ask why she happily continued textbook definition of “white.” When body sitting in the spotlight by deeming If you’re going to lay the cause of the interview. The scary part about this is Seinfeld was asked about this during a them racist, homophobic, or misogynist. Feminism on your shoulder you have to on-air personalities have been fired for Buzzfeed interview he didn’t apologize. Some of these outlets are willing to take go all in. Speculating discrimination on saying something they thought was fine He called these accusations insane. To something like a joke or movie out of con- the internet is a tiny step. A true feminist at the time. People tend to be followers apologize and give in to the criticism text to skew their point. has to put others before themselves. Sex- and I think this is one of those cases too. would give power to these false claims of Jezebel.com, a site which prides itself ually assaulted women need a voice –and If Mock had not incited a twitter riot I racism and homophobia. I’m glad on forward thinking and heels, is the first more importantly, they need to be com- doubt anybody would have taken offense because these pigs don’t deserve the page outlet I’ll be touching upon in this new fortable enough to come out. These to Piers Morgan saying she was born a views. age form of PC witch hunts. They recently women are the Gotham National Bank boy. It’s technically true. The brilliant thing about bloggers published a short piece that showcased a that need saving. Just posting about it on I think the reason for Mock’s twitter who cry racism like Chayka is most of video which replaced all the men in Wolf Facebook is like Bruce Wayne sitting outrage wasn’t to help the transgender them are housed in post-gentrification of Wall Street with women. The reason there in the Batcave waiting for someone cause. She was using that to get herself on Brooklyn neighborhoods. These kind of behind the article was to make a point else to hop in and save the day. the map. If she had a conversation about false progressive prophets want to make that misogyny is accepted in the media. I recently went out with one of these why being called a boy was offensive a name for themselves by manipulating The short article’s author went on to fake progressives hurting their own cause. during the conversation her spotlight the open wounds of this country’s very criticize the genius Martin Scorsese and We got into an argument over Marvel’s would have ended there. Instead she real history of injustice. They are glory joked Goodfellas should be replaced with Black Widow. My date said the Widow made it all about her by whining after the hounds who keep racism going in a more an all-female cast too. The reason why was an awful role model because she rep- show aired. Someone like Janet Mock is subtle way than Maycomb County’s judi- I’m calling some of today’s progressive resents the over sexualization of females the type of firefighter who starts their own cial system or the Alabama Sheriff ideas a parody is because of opinions like in the media. Here was the kicker. Earlier blaze and puts it out for the glory. In this Department’s hose firing squad. these. Goodfellas, and the more recent on she said she dyed her hair red and case if you claim someone is the hero of a Whenever I see someone proclaim Wolf of Wall Street, are true stories. Those painted her nails with the Black Widow fire they lit you’d most likely be accused themselves the judge of today’s witch screenplays weren’t meant to undermine logo to pay homage to the character. of homophobia. After that nobody hires hunts I think back to A Bronx Tale during women. They were based off of books She called me a “typical pig” for you and you become the victim because Sonny’s funeral. The other mobsters which highlighted some dark eras in our pointing this out. (I wish I could take a someone sociopathically selfish. faked empathy by bringing huge floral country. DeLoreon to go back an hour before that If your intentions are righteous it displays to his wake. They patted them- Opinions like these hurt the credibil- date. I would dress up as Captain America seems the best thing to do in these situa- selves on the back just for being there. ity of modern feminism because in a and yell Allah Ackbar at some point. The tions is to be unapologetic. It’s the Sein- People like Janet Mock and Kyle Chayka sense, they are saying it is okay to rewrite irony of both our hypocrisies would have feld way. During an interview in January are no different than the gangsters with history just to make your point. If you been adorkable.) This unmerited outrage Jerry Seinfeld was labeled a racist by the over-the-top displays. Anybody in a want to say women are poorly represent- happens a lot in today’s increasingly Gawker contributor Kyle Chayka for not creative field should be horrified by this. ed in movies that’s fine. My problem is social world. Not just my awful taste in having more diverse guests on his inter- You have to watch your language. We’re they are looking for honesty by dishonest date choices. net show “Comedians in Cars Getting reaching a point where we’ll have to trade means. This would be like Islamic and An example of this happened recent- Coffee.” Chayka is another one of those off artistic integrity for work. Jewish groups wanting to change text- ly on CNN during a Piers Morgan inter- blaze-starting-firefighter types who

The most unique thing about the rav- tling fans showing their hatred toward enous Paige is her age. She is only him. The Debut of the WWE Network 18-years-old and professional wrestling’s By Joe Randazzo without its pitfalls though. While the Net- The next major event to be streamed show business equivalent of Eddie work’s app on Iphones, Ipads, Ipods, and live on the WWE Network is Wrestlemania On Monday January 24th the WWE Murphy. Her first professional match was Android devices have worked, the PC and 30. To have a major event such as Wrestle- released its WWE Network. The long five years ago. While many 13-year-olds Mac streams have seen a dreaded message mania streamed online for $10 is revolu- awaited streaming service is the Netflix of were out trick-or-treating and playing tionary in both the television and pay-per- professional wrestling. It’s $9.99 a month of “Media Error: Video not available.” Pokemon, she was being slammed around view industry. For decades a company like and has every Pay-Per-View from the These error messages seem to be browser a mat in front of small crowds packed in Viacom has put a strangle hold on fans by WWE, Ted Turner’s old WCW experiment, exclusive though as Google Chrome and European high school gymnasiums. charging obscene prices for a three hour and the riot-like crowds of South Philadel- Firefox won’t play the videos while Inter- The big moment in Emma vs. Paige event you’ll watch once. With the now- phia’s ECW. Current WWE pay-per-views net Explorer and Safari do. came when Emma power bombed Paige affordable WWE Network you cut that out will also be streamed live on the Network. Fans able to get their stream working off the top rope. The Full Sail University completely and those monopolized pay- Wrestling fans can now bypass the ludac- for that first week were treated to a special arena erupted into a “Better than Batista” per-view companies will be made irrele- ris monthly $60 PPV fees. event known as NXT Arrival. NXT is the chant after Paige’s body crashed into the vant. “Today is a historic day for WWE as company’s Triple A equivalent. The center of the ring. The chant was inspired we transform and reimagine how we WWE’s top developmental talents com- by wrestling fans hatred of the returning If Dana White, owner of the UFC, fol- deliver our premium live content and 24/7 pete in NXT to get them ready for the main superstar, Batista. Many fans feel Batista lows the path of Vince McMahon this will programming directly to our fans around roster on Monday Night Raw and Friday stole the main event spot of the beloved hurt pay-per-view companies even more. the world,” Vince McMahon, WWE Chair- Night Smackdown. The match of the night underdog Daniel Bryan. For the last two It could deliver a much deserved death man & Chief Executive Officer, said on the was a Diva bout between the developmen- years Daniel Bryan fought his way to the knell in that prehistoric model of viewing day of the Network’s release. “WWE Net- tal talents of Emma and Paige. Emma is a top and now Batista is being accused of which has alienated large portions of wres- work will provide transformative growth new fan favorite who plays the role of a pushing him off after a four year hiatus tling and UFC who are not able to watch for our company and unprecedented ditz while Paige is a more serious brooding from the WWE. The powerbomb is Batis- the product they love because they can’t value for our fans.” character who looks likes she works ta’s finishing move and the “Better than afford to. The first week of its release was not behind a Hot Topic register. Batista” chant was another way of wres- 8 OPINION

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If you type that quote into Google “Pro-Ana, the basic premise of which is The men and women in these Fitspo that they wouldn’t send Thinspo or Fitspo you will come up with over 250,000 that an eating disorder is not a disorder pictures with rock hard bodies aren’t images to friends or sisters as inspiration search results. You will find tank tops, but a lifestyle choice, is very much an ide- working out two times a week. Working to lose weight. Geselle, 24, who works out t-shirts and even pillow cases with that ology of the early 21st century, one that out for them is practically a full time job. and has tried juicing said, “I wouldn’t “mantra” branded on it up for sale. It’s all could not exist absent the anonymity and Melissa, 24, began training for her first show these kinds of images to my friends. part of the internet craze called, “Thin- accessibility of the Internet, without ever fitness competition over the Most of them don’t promote healthy diets spersation” or better known as, “Thins- which the only place large numbers of summer. She met with a fitness coach, or exercise. People should go by how they po;” which promotes excessive dieting anorexics and bulimics would find them- developed a work out plan and eating want to look and feel for themselves.” and exercise in order to reach extremely selves together would be at inpatient regime that she had to strictly follow in Although there seems to be a general low body weights. Recently, “Fitspo,” has treatment.” order to be ready for her body building consensus that between the two ideas, also been trending online, which is show in four months-time. “I feel like all I Fitspo in comparison is a step up and images made up of extremely fit women eat is grilled chicken every day.” Melissa conveys a more positive image. But and men. They’re usually accompanied says, “I’m working out twice a day, five or Fitsperation is still showing and telling by inspiring quotes, encouraging you to six days a week. Its hard work but I want young women there is a certain way they work out more. At first glance, Fitspo may to be ready for my competition.” By sign- should want to look. Take a second and come off as a positive way to encourage ing up for a fitness competition, Melissa think about how you look when you head health and fitness, or is it really just Thin- understood the time and effort she would to the gym for a morning work-out. I’m spo with sneakers and dumbbell’s? have to put in to transform her body and usually in leggings, an old t-shirt, no- I was first exposed to the world of that it would be a daily challenge. Many make up and, my hair is piled on top of Thinspo last March. I was checking my of the young women looking at these my head. Unfortunately, I’m also a gross Instagram account when I started seeing Fitspo images just see the bodies they sweaty mess. However, maybe even for- two of my friends posting pictures of want but don’t realize the extreme effort tunately the women surrounding me skinny women in bikini’s with the Social media sites have become and training it actually takes to look like generally look the same and we may be hashtags, “#thinpso”; “#thinsperation”; breeding grounds for young women suf- that. sweaty messes but at least we’re burning “#summer” and, “#bikiniready.” At first I fering from the same eating disorders to To gain better feedback on a more calories. didn’t really think anything of it, both come together as a community and personal level several women within the Now think about the women you see girls were thin and I thought they were encourage each other’s dangerous habits. age range of 22-30 years old took a short in Fitspo images. They’re all thin with six posting pictures of themselves with their A newer trend flooding social media is, survey and shared some of their thoughts. pack abs, usually dressed in tight little faces cropped out. Over the next few “Fitspo.” These images look similar to Most of the women surveyed said they shorts or bikini bottoms, glistening in weeks they kept posting the same kinds of Thinspo; however they show images of have seen these images before on social sweat, with their long sleek ponytails images, and I clicked on the hashtags to extremely physically fit bodies of women media sites but weren’t aware of the waving back, all while lifting heavy see what it was all about. and men as inspiration to work out more. online communities they are originating weights. The posts are accompanied by The world of Thinsperation is a scary If you search Fitspo hashtags on Ins- from. A 27 year old woman said, “I’ve hashtags like, “#gymrat”; “#liftheavy”; place. By clicking the hashtags and scroll- tagram you will find over five million never searched for Thinspo before but I “#healthy” and, “#instafit.” Honestly, I ing through the 20,000 plus images (on posts to view. Fans of Fitspo are less have seen both kinds of posts. I would like don’t glisten. I sweat like a beast and it’s Instagram), you’re entering the depressed gender specific. Thinspo is mainly made to look like the women in the Fitspo pic- pretty gross. But I’m at the gym and it’s minds of young women who are strug- up of young women, while Fitspo has a tures because they look athletic. But I not unusual to look like that. How many gling every day with eating disorders. more diverse group of men and women would never recommend Thinspo images women actually look that wonderful Some post pictures of themselves if they followers. Initially Fitsperation looks to my friends because the women don’t when they’re working out? Fitness-mod- are skinny enough that day; they want to extremely encouraging and positive. The els? Pro-Athletes? Women who are pre- show the world how their hard work is images show both men and women in pared for photo-shoots that day? paying off. If they feel fat, they post a pic- workout gear and sneakers, usually run- Gemma Gritchely, a writer for Dieti- ture of themselves and encourage others ning on the beach, or wearing boxing tian without Borders made an interesting to comment on their pictures with tips on gloves and punching a bag. Following the point, “I’m not saying that all the mes- how to lose weight as fast as possible. same structure as Thinspo the images are sages or images used as ‘Fitspo’ are nega- Others will post images of random thin or accompanied by inspiring quotes and tive as such. There are some great positive over-weight women as their personal words, “Strong is the new skinny”; “Girls motivational messages out there encour- inspiration to keep losing weight. Keep in who lift”; “Do it for the: ‘Holy shit, you got aging you to be more active and start mind these images are not only found on hot’” and, “Sweat is weakness leaving the where you are now. I have no objections Instagram, but throughout social media. body.” Unlike Thinspo there are plenty of to using or sharing those images. How- Sites such as Pinterest, Tumblr and Face- images of food being posted (all healthy ever, if it involves an oiled up woman in book amongst others all have Thinspera- items of course), with tags like, “Eat clean, skimpy underwear displaying her six tion followers. train dirty.” pack… chances are I’ll give that one a The images these women post are In comparison Fitsperation does miss.” scary, but it might be the words that seem to be a much more positive influ- The average woman doesn’t look like accompany these pictures that really ence for young women than Thinspera- a fitness model. Keep in mind, that many make them terrifying. Quotes such as, tion. Fitspo encourages healthy eating of these athletes and fitness models are “Every time you say no to food, you say and working out opposed to starving also using supplements (protein pow- yes to thin”; “Don’t you know that I would oneself in hopes of perfection. But if you ders/pills) and fat-burners to aid their die for perfection?”; “Take cold showers really break down at these images and workouts. Working-out and eating clean to burn more calories” and, “Don’t Eat look at them critically are they all that dif- is great for a person’s health, but it’s December: Anathings [“anathings” refers ferent? They are both telling you there is a important to realize most women won’t to Pro-anorexia.]” are spread across the certain way a person should look and why look healthy.” get the same results they see in Fitspo images of extremely thin young women. you should look this way. Lindsay, 25, who tries to maintain a images without making extreme lifestyle The women posting pictures are using Charlotte Hilton Anderson, a blogger healthy lifestyle and is an avid runner changes. hashtags like, “#ana”; “#fasting”; for The Great Fitness Experiment, who believes, “The ideas of Thinsperation and Physical fitness should be about “#eatingdisorder”; “#fat”; “#thinspo”; has overcome anorexia wrote, “Many Fitsperation took the generally beneficial maintaining a healthy lifestyle and body “#depressed” and, “#disgusting.” These people will say that while it’s rare to be concept of eating healthy and exercising image. The ideas of Thinspo and Fitspo tags clearly show how emotionally dis- born with skinny genes but that muscle to a level of obsession to the point of viewed through social media are repeti- traught these young women really are. can be built with hard work in the gym. extreme harm. Thinsperation in particu- tive, and are essentially brainwashing The use of hashtags may be a rela- And I agree. But in most of these pictures, lar is really just another word for aspiring users, especially young women to see tively new concept but the idea of Thin- we’re not looking at your average woman to obtain an eating disorder.” their bodies negatively or that is some- speration isn’t. Mim Udovitch published who does Bodypump twice a week and The women who weren’t aware of thing that needs to be constantly an article in the New York Times in 2002, can now lift her children with ease. We’re Thinspo or Fitspo looked it up online to changed, fixed or enhanced. 9 LOVE, LIFE, AND STYLE What’s Trending for Spring? By Virginia Coles

Let’s say goodbye to the windy mornings and cold nights as we welcome the warm sun. But aside from the anticipation of better weather let’s not forget the new trends that accompany the warmer days. Metallic Tones A Sporty Chick The idea of Metallic’s for spring seems exciting. This spring Designers are chang- ing the idea of wearing metallic’s at night and instead they are introducing them as all day wear. Cap- ture the metallic trend by purchasing clothing or bags that have silver or gold tones. From shirts to shorts they should be available at all of your favorite stores. Pattern Mash Up

Who doesn’t love sporty wear that can pass as everyday wear! This spring designers are taking the idea of sportswear to a different level. On many runways loose fitting clothing that has a sporty edge was everywhere. Capture this look by dressing up more casual pieces such as track pants or loose fitting sweatshirts with heals or wedges. Splash of Color Colors were everywhere on spring runways. Two colors that really stood out were Blue and White. Designers What’s better then mixing prints? Well it’s safe to enjoyed creating say that this trend is here to stay. Designers this spring pieces with differ- ent shades of Blue mixed floral with strips and poke a dots with shapes. and layering White on White. Capture Capture this trend my mixing patterns that you are this trend by adding confident and comfortable wearing. When it comes to some hints of Blue or White to your fashion it’s all about being confident and comfortable. closet 10 LOVE, LIFE, AND STYLE Winter to Spring Transitions By Meleika Amos With the idea of springtime coming you suddenly become overwhelmed with a feeling of warmth, you can’t help but feel that smile of anticipation for the seasons to fast forward. Just because the warmer weather is steadily approaching there’s no need to dismiss all of your wonderful winter pieces. Certain items can stretch over to the beginnings of the next season and become what I like to call, “transitioning wardrobe pieces.”

From Left Clockwise: Forever 21 outerwear: $23 www.forever21.com; Forever 21 From Left Clockwise: Forever 21 leather biker jacket: $19 forever21.com; Black white lightweight poncho: $18 www.forever21.com; Forever 21 sweater: $30 www.forev- jacket: $37 www.6ks.com; GUESS black skinny pants: $42 www.macys.com; Vegan er21.com; Sperry Top Sider outerwear: $40 www.sperrytopsider.com; Tela Beauty leather dress: $33 www.ringsandtings.com; ASOS legging: $28 www.asos.com; Base- Organics long cardigan: $49 www.urbanoutfitters.com; Forever 21 outerwear: $30 ball cap: $39 www.overland.com; Leather purse: $45 www.etsy.com; Zara leather www.forever21.com; Roxy black poncho: $31 www.roxy.com booties: $30 www.zara.com; Oasis sleeve dress: $25 www.oasis-stores.com Ponchos are a comfortable yet fashionable cover-up for Leathers are always a go to for making an outfit fun and those breezy days. You can play it up and throw a poncho over fearless. You can mix and match for an array of looks. Try any- a jumpsuit, or maybe even dress it down with a pair of cordu- thing from a light leather jacket with a floral dress, from just a roy jeans and turtleneck; they are simple and soft pieces that simple T-shirt paired with leather leggings and leather ankle add flair. booties, or vamp up a relaxed sweat pant and hoodie combo with a leather baseball cap – all around leather effortlessly says badass.

From Left Clockwise: Long sleeve sweater: $36 www.ustrendy.com; American Apparel black shirt: $40 www.etsy.com; Crew neck sweatshirt: $39 www.urbanout- fitters.com; Missoni sweater: www.1sttdibs.com; Lace top: $35 www.delias.com; From Left Clockwise: Ankle boots: $24 www.modcloth.com; River Island high heel Forever 21 shirt: $23 www.forever21.com; Mossimo crew neck sweater: $7.18 www. boots: $50 www.riverisland.com; Black boots: $30 www.nastygal.com ; High heel target.com; Pullover sweater: $31 www.6ks.com; Victoria Secret crew neck sweat- boot: $25 www.6pm.com; Dollhouse Plated Allison Stone Ankle Booties: $36 www. shirt: $25 www.victoriassecret.com cicihot.com; H&M ankle boots: $50 www.hm.com; Bandolino boots: $50 www. macys.com; Michael Antonio lace up boots: $48 www.zappos.com; High heel boots: When on the hunt for the perfect pullover there is always a $30 www.nastygal.com few important factors: price, style, and durability. Pullovers Ankle booties are the go-to from Fall all the way to Spring, with can make that clean crossover into spring by decreasing layers. so many styles to choose from and such striking prices it’s hard not to fall in love. Match booties with any floral piece (skirts, scarves, You can even do a larger pullover with tights to do a funky pull- button downs) and you’ve got a fabulous spring day date outfit! over dress! 11 DR. DEB

Dear Dr. Deb, 1) Acknowledge: Tell your roommate that you are concerned about him/ I have a roommate who sleeps all day and I never get the room to myself. her. Let him/her know that you have noticed that he/she has been sleeping What should I do? all day and are worried that he/she may be sad or depressed. Just by Sincerely, acknowledging your roommate’s behavior, this may help your roommate Seemingly Slighted feel more comfortable discussing how he/she has been feeling and what may be going on in his/her life. Often the stigma of depression can get in the Dear Seemingly Slighted, way of someone sharing their difficult feelings and prevent others from lis- I am sure it is frustrating to not be able to have some alone-time in your tening. room, which you rightfully deserve. However, I am much more concerned 2) Listen: It is important to actively listen to your roommate without judg- about the fact that your roommate sleeps all day, which is something you ment or criticism. It is equally important to not offer solutions or try to fix should be concerned about as well. Excessive sleeping is one of the symp- the problem(s). Just listening to your roommate may help him/her feel toms of clinical depression. To be diagnosed with clinical depression, a better. It is critical to take what your roommate says seriously and not brush person must meet the symptom criteria for major depressive disorder in the it off with trite advice. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by 3) Be Supportive: It is important to let your roommate know that you are the American Psychiatric Association. For clinical depression, a person must there for him/her and are willing to listen whenever he/she wants to talk to have five or more of the following symptoms over a two-week period, most you. Furthermore, let your roommate know that you value his/her friend- of the day, nearly every day. At least one of the symptoms must be either a ship and he/she matters to you. This may help your roommate to feel more depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure. Signs and symptoms may worthwhile during what may be a very difficult time. include the following (http://www.mayoclinic.org): 4) Be Patient and Understanding: If your roommate is depressed, it may •Depressed mood, such as feeling sad, empty or tearful (in children and take a while for him/her to feel better. Depression is a complex disorder that teens, depressed mood can appear as constant irritability) can be slow-moving and unpredictable. It is important to be patient and •Significantly reduced interest or feeling no pleasure in all or most understanding with your roommate’s feelings and behavior. Your room- activities mate may not appreciate your efforts to help but do not let that deter you. •Significant weight loss when not dieting, weight gain, or decrease or Remain steadfast, providing comfort and compassion. increase in appetite (in children, failure to gain weight as expected) 5) Advise Them To Seek Professional Help: It is critical to encourage your •Insomnia or increased desire to sleep roommate to seek professional help by going to the Student Counseling •Either restlessness or slowed behavior that can be observed by others Center. Depression is not something that just goes away over time. If your •Fatigue or loss of energy roommate or someone you know is in danger of harming him-or herself or •Feelings of worthlessness, or excessive or inappropriate guilt thinking about suicide, it is important to take this seriously and contact an •Trouble-making decisions, or trouble thinking or concentrating authority figure immediately such as a Resident Director, Professor or the •Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, or a suicide attempt Student Counseling Center. Stay with him/her until an authority figure is Here are some important steps to help someone, like your roommate, who there to help. For help or additional information, contact the Student Coun- may be depressed. seling Center at 516-876-3353.

Dear Dr. Deb, example. Here is a better one. I was once on the phone with a boss, who was I’ve known this boy for years and we’ve been good friends. We always have also a colleague, mentor and friend. At the end of the call, he called me his had feelings for each other but never dated. However, recently, we dated for wife’s name. I was taken-aback but knew that Tom had just made a mistake. a short period of time and he broke up with me because I called him an ex- I did not take it personally and never brought it up to Tom because I did not boyfriend’s name. I feel guilty about this. What should I do? want to embarrass him further. Thank you, To be honest, I am surprised that this boy whom you have been good friends Guilt-ridden with for a long time and subsequently dated took this mistake so personally. He clearly seems insecure about your relationship with him and seems Dear Guilt-ridden, threatened by your past relationship. Perhaps he is not sure how to make This honestly is an honest albeit embarrassing mistake. It is a slip-of-the- the transition between friendship and a romantic relationship. I recom- tongue, an accident, a common error. How many times has each of us called mend that the two of you discuss the root of his reaction rather than focus someone by the wrong name? I have called my cat, Sky, by my other cat’s on your understandable mistake. name, Jazmine. Sky was not offended though this may not be the best

Dear Dr. Deb, complete with yelling, accusations, pleading and tears. Instead of reacting I was talking to this guy and I think I was more into the relationship than in way that rivals The Housewives of New Jersey, it is essential to maintain him. After a while, we started fighting a lot and he said he needed space. your composure. You may need to take a day or two for yourself in order to What do you think would be the best way to move on or do you think I get your emotions in check. Then, let him know that, after giving this some should take him back when he’s done having space? thought, you support his decision and that this may be best for both of you Take care, for the sake of the relationship to take a little bit of time for yourselves. Faltering Feelings When he is ready to come back to the relationship, he may be thinking twice about breaking up with you. Due to how you handled this situation with Dear Faltering Feelings, maturity and compassion, he may feel that staying in the relationship is Before I answer your question, I think it is important to understand some worthwhile. On the other hand, he may appreciate how you handled this possible reasons why he may need some space from the relationship. Men but his feelings for you may not have changed. As you first indicated, you often ask for space because they are no longer happy in the relationship. were “more into the relationship than him”. If this has not changed, why They may want some space in order to gather themselves before ending the would you want to stick around? You deserve someone who feels the same relationship. However, there is the off-shoot chance that he may just need way about you as you do about him. Your first step without him should be some time to himself to regroup and reassess his feelings for you. Either to realize your own self-worth. This will help you find a healthier, more way, what is critical is how you handle this turn in your relationship. He balanced and equitable relationship. most likely expects you to react to his request with a dramatic confrontation

Dr. Deb is an educational psychologist who received her doctorate from UCLA. She can be heard live on Awareness Avenue every Thursday from 1 to 3 pm on OWWR. She also can be seen on Awareness Avenue every Tuesday at 8:30 pm on Cablevision Channel 20. If you have any questions or issues for Dr. Deb, please send them to awarenessavenue@gmail. com or submit them to The Catalyst office.

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16 OPINION New Diversity Initiatives on Campus: An Interview With Curt Friehs By Nzingha Z. Crusoe and plan programs.” Within this group Friehs explains that he has met with diversity initiatives Friehs responded by there are a lot of individual initiatives and PRIDE, a student organization here on saying “ I think that there are safe spaces Curt Friehs, business librarian, start- passions but the group comes together to campus, the president has come to sev- on Old Westbury’s campus, that being ed new diversity initiatives on campus help each other make their ideas a reality. eral of the faculty gatherings regarding said you can’t control what everybody last semester. Frieh’s wanted to start “I’m finding that by examining the LGBTQ issues and completely supports does, but at the same time you’re talking something for LGBTQ faculty on campus. LGBTQ issues on our campus, learning the faculty and staff. PRIDE has a pride to someone from Kansas, in a way I feel He explains that he is “really passionate more about what the students face, I have parade that they put on every year “I’m very fortunate to be at Old Westbury about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, been able to meet a lot of faculty, and looking forward to attending this year” because I see what’s going on in the rest and queer questioning and issues – I have made some good contacts.” says Friehs. “The faculty has not put on of the world and it’s very frightening. think that they are really important When asked about some of the issues events in conjunction with PRIDE but When I think about all the things that are things.” this community faces, Friehs answered they have had several conversations and happening to LGBTQ people in other Friehs felt as though there wasn’t by saying “I think some of the issues we have built a supportive relationship. “Our parts of the world, New York is probably really a whole lot for faculty and staff to face are persons in the LGBTQ commu- group is just getting started, it’s a rela- one of the better places you could end get involved with in regards to these nity feeling lonely and isolated so we try tively new thing, but I think it offers dif- up.” issues. He felt as though there was maybe to find ways to foster interaction with ferent people who are not LGBTQ an On Saturday, March 22nd they were something he could do to offer LGBTQ other members of the community to help opportunity to get involved as well it’s n able to host the Human Rights Campaign, faculty and staff opportunities to work increase understanding – things of that just for LGBTQ persons.” the largest organization working towards with students and gay rights initiatives. nature.” It’s not just on this campus, When asked, are your hopes for this civil rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, “This has turned out to be a really good Friehs explains, people who are LGBTQ in to turn into a movement or an organiza- transgender and queer community, in opportunity, we have programs now. a variety of places face many different tion Friehs answered by saying “he wants which an alumni of SUNY College Old When we first started back in September, issues. “My main goal is to increase there to be a comfortable space and he Westbury hosted. She is a successful I made an announcement at the faculty understanding on a diversity issue on wants play it by ear and see where things accountant who is now married to her senate then sent out an email and was campus, perhaps bring about change and go. I really like the idea of programming, partner. “It’s great that we have someone pleased to see such a positive response… maybe allow people a forum, perhaps I think it’s a good way to engage the from our school who is extremely suc- although we are not an official committee everything you ever wanted to know greater community and it also makes cessful and doing well, to come and speak that has to report to the faculty senate, about LGBTQ issues but were afraid to people who are gay seem less threaten- to the college community. When you they have been supportive allowing me to ask. That’s an opportunity for people to ing. People will begin to realize the think of gay, you think of persons who make announcements about programs come in and just ask people who are LGBTQ community includes our profes- work in the arts you don’t necessarily and meetings.” LGBTQ questions they may have about sors, our librarians, and people we see think of business people.” Friehs goes on Friehs explains that this is not an what it means to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, every day.” to explain how elated he is about the con- organization, that he and the faculty and with the hopes that this may open minds When asked if he or any faculty and nections that are being made because staff involved are completely adhoc. and open hearts.” On Thursday, March staff members involved have faced and he’s finding that “a lot of the business “Were not an official college committee 13th, Friehs was able to hold the panel discrimination on campus and whether faculty are supportive of LGBTQ rights or organization, but we try to meet discussion, about everything you wanted or not the SUNY College at Old Westbury and initiatives and that they have taken throughout the semester to discuss issues to know about the LGBTQ community. community has been open to these new an interest in what we’re doing.”

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list claimed stars Derek Jeter and Mark closing duties. Relievers Joba Chamber- Teixeira, with neither playing over seven- lain (DET) and Boone Logan (COL) also 2014 Yankee Preview teen games. Now, with spring training found greener pastures. With all these By Ian Hantov Although finishing over .500 in currently underway, Jeter and Teixeira subtractions, the Yankees front office the standings at 85 wins and 77 losses, are “one hundred percent” healthy and knew that actions needed to be taken, so The weathers getting warmer, the 2013 for the most part, was a failure for ready to take the field. Michael Pineda, they went out and brought in some nice, snow’s starting to melt (at least I think it current manager and former World- the 25-year-old 6’7” fire-ball hurling RHP new, shiny toys to tantalize other teams is), and the ‘House that Ruth Built’ in the Series-winning catcher Joe Girardi. Get- who spent the past year and a half recov- in 2014. Sporting the Yankees pinstripes Bronx is getting ready to host another ting back to the World Series is the goal ering from arm surgery is also healthy as for the first time in 2014 are OF Jacoby season of New York Yankees baseball. for 2014 and knowing owner Hal Stein- an ox and ready to build off a stellar Ellsbury (BOS), OF Carlos Beltran (STL), C Come April, the magnificent stadium on brenner and General Manager Brian rookie year in 2011 when he was with the Brian McCann (ATL), SP Masahiro East 161st Street will play host to the most Cashman, every precaution is being taken Mariners. Tanaka (JAP), 2B Brian Roberts (BAL), INF decorated franchise in all of baseball his- to assure that trip. Last year, the big story In order to stay as competitive as Kelly Johnson (TB), and RP Matt Thorn- tory as they embark on their quest for for the Yankees was the struggles of “ace” possible, you need to build your roster as ton (CWS). their twenty-eighth World Series title. But CC Sabathia, setting career-worst marks often and as necessarily as you can. Being one of the most active off-sea- before the first pitch is thrown and before in ERA, Runs Allowed, and Home Runs let Times change, and so does the lineup you sons in Yankee History, Cashman and Co. the first ball is cracked off the bat, we up. CC also had his lowest strikeout total run out there. To free agency or trades the spent a whopping $450,000,000(!) to need to take some time to become famil- since 2006, when he was with Cleveland. Yankees lost several players. Robinson ensure the men in pinstripes make a run iar with some of the big changes that hap- His pitch-location was up, his body- Cano (SEA), Curtis Granderson (NYM), at the title. Bringing in a couple switch- pened over the off-season. The Yankees weight was up, and his strikeout rate was Kevin Youkilis (JAP), and Alex Rodriguez hitters and oodles of power, the Yankees missed the playoffs last year for only the down. Realizing the horrible and disap- (Suspension) have all ended their time now have one of the most dangerous second time since 1996, so roster-moves pointing 2013 he had, Sabathia showed with the Yankees. We also saw the retire- lineups in all of baseball. Combine that were to be made. In the Yankees culture, up to Yankees spring training 40 lbs ment of Yankee mainstays Mariano with a new-look Sabathia leading a vet- winning it all is the only way to properly lighter, proving that he is primed for a Rivera and Andy Pettitte; Rivera retiring eran pitching staff, the Yankees are set-up end the season, so 2014 and they new bounce-back campaign. as the most decorated Closer of all-time. excellently to succeed. Hurry up April, be additions they brought expect to yield Injuries were a huge limiting factor to Recent Yankees bullpen mainstay David here already! only the best results. the Yankees 2013 success, as the disabled Robertson will be taking over Rivera’s 17 SPORTS Panthers Softball Sara Bey netted eight goals to set a Runs by York with single game program Twin Bills Sweep scoring record

by Harris Rappel Hansen scored her second goal of the By Harris Rappel Faulk paced the Cardinals, going game for Sage at 18:08 and Bey found the 2-for-2 with a run scored. Lallave (0-2) PATCHOGUE, NY --The SUNY Col- back of the net at 16:33 for a two goal BELLEROSE, NY. - The SUNY Col- received the loss, allowing 11 runs (three lege at Old Westbury women’s lacrosse cushion. Hansen and Carr each scored to lege at Old Westbury softball team picked earned) on 11 hits and eight walks. team captured a convincing 11-8 Skyline cap a 5-2 Gator run over the opening The Panthers pounced early in the up a pair of victories after sweeping a Conference victory over the Sage Gators 17:59 of the half before Dischley rattled finale, scoring two runs on a single by road doubleheader from the York Cardi- Saturday evening March 29 at a rainy the back of the cage at 7:34 to record her nals with 11-2 and 10-3 finals on Friday Corrine Protasiewicz to break the ice in Danzi Stadium in Patchogue, New York. first career game-winner. Bey then th the first inning. Old Westbury followed March 28 from Padavan-Preller Field. Old Westbury (2-7) evens up at 1-1 in with three runs in second inning, and ripped the ropes twice over the final 2:13 Old Westbury improved to 3-4 on the conference play while Sage (1-5) dropped season while York slipped to 1-4. four more in the third, which featured for her program record seventh and to 0-2. York struck first in the bottom of the Jean’s two-run triple. Katie Rizzo singled eighth goals of the game which also gave to close out the scoring in the fifth inning Sage jumped out to an early lead second of the opener as Priscilla Lallave her a team-leading 21 scores on the to seal the deal for the Panthers. when Mallory Hansen broke the scoring broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single season. Corrine Protasiewicz guided the Pan- ice at 26:09. Sara Bey evened the score 26 to score Geneva Faulk. The Panthers As a team, Old Westbury set their ther attack, tying a career-high with four came storming back in the fourth as Jen- seconds later to extend her scoring streak hits to go along with three RBIs and one single game record with 31 ground balls nifer Jean’s infield grounder drove in to five games for the Panthers. Monica run scored. Howley tied a career-high and held a 29-25 advantage in shots. Delana Murray followed by Samantha Koralus replied 54 seconds later to put with three runs scored after drawing a Bey also set career-highs with 11 Howley crossing the plate after an error Sage back up 2-1. Bey then scored three career-best four walks. Jean reached a shots (tied program record) and four for a 2-1 lead. York collected another run straight goals to put Old Westbury up 4-2 career milestone in the second inning, caused turnovers while tying a personal- in the fourth to bring the game to a tie at before Kimberlee Carr trimmed Sage’s scoring her 100th career run as Alexis Fer- best with six draw controls in addition to two apiece. Old Westbury scored nine rero stroked a two-run single. Jean also deficit to one with a score at 12:18. Maria scooping up three ground balls. Dischley runs and batted around in the top of the drove in two runs in a 1-for-3 game at the Dischely extended her scoring streak to tied career-highs with two assists and sixth to secure the victory. Jean collected plate. six games with 5:41 left to give Old West- three RBIs in the frame, including a pair DeCola (3-3) went the distance once bury a 5-3 lead and a goal by Bey with 17 four caused turnovers while registering of triples, followed by Nicole DeCola’s again, pitching five innings of three run, seconds remaining gave the Panthers a five draw controls and four ground balls. two-run single. seven hit ball while striking out three to 6-3 advantage at intermission. Bey’s Haber set career-highs with eight ground Old Westbury was led offensively by snatch her second win from the Cardinals closed out the half with her fifth goal of balls and five caused turnovers. Christine Jean’s 3-for-5 game at the plate, including on the day. the game, which set Old Westbury’s Fernandeztallied five caused turnovers four RBIs and two runs scored. Samantha For the Cardinals, Chyla Guevara single game scoring record previously set and four ground balls at the same time as Howley contributed a 2-for-3 perfor- supplied an offensive push, scoring one in 2013 by Courtney Gallagher, JoAnna Gabriella Rayan and Jordan Schildt each mance to go along with three runs scored run and collecting an RBI in a 1-for-2 registered four ground balls. and one stolen base. showcase. Kettell and Anna Noens at four goals. DeCola (2-3) was granted the win, Michelle Deleon (1-1) suffered the Early goals by Sage in the second half Jackie Cartagena (2-7) made eight allowing just two runs (one earned) on loss after surrendering 10 runs (seven made it a 6-5 game before Meaghan saves to capture Old Westbury’s win. four hits while striking out a career-high earned) on nine hits and 10 walks. Haber’s fifth goal of the season brought Jackie St. Pierre (1-5) stopped eight six batters in a complete game outing. Old Westbury back to a 7-5 lead at 23:23. shots in defeat for Sage. 18 SPORTS OPINION

However the real step will be when Regardless of the astounding cour- Steps in the Right Direction this is no longer news; when a player’s age required to open up on a national sexuality is not even a blip on the radar stage, even Michael Sam is aware of the By Kai Stoll screen. various reactions that will be stimulated Collins’ bravery was amazingly able in the macho world of American football. On April 15th, 1947, before a crowd of to transpose itself upon the NFL, a sport “There will be negativity, negative 26,623 spectators at Ebbets Field, history so sated with masculine and virile tradi- reactions,” he said. “I expect that. ... was made when Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” tion that it is hard to comprehend a toler- Everyone can say hurtful things and hate- Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn ance of something so “unmanly” as ful things; I don’t let stuff like that distract Dodgers, starting at first base. Not only homosexuality. me. But there are going to be positives. th was the baseball color barrier broken that On February 10 , Michael Sam, an The positives will outweigh the negative.” day, but the culture of American sports All-American defensive lineman from While these are relatively small steps, was given a thrust in the right direction. Missouri and the Associated Press’ SEC they are tangible signs of progress that Nearly seventy years later, just two- Defensive Player of the Year, announced were not even fathomable as recently as a miles away from where the legendary that he was gay in an interview with few years ago. In an Olympic year that ballpark once stood, Brooklyn Nets coach ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”. saw the United States rallying around What was most heartening about their LGBT athletes traveling to a city still Jason Kidd entered a 35-year old center prior, we wouldn’t be talking about this. into a game against the Los Angeles Sam’s announcement was that this was encumbered in oppression and bigotry, With career averages of 3.6 points and 3.8 Lakers. not even news to most of the Mizzou we have seen first-hand how change rebounds per game, the 7-footer is a jour- With the intention of simply bolster- community. Sam’s teammates, coaches begins. The audacity and courage of a few neyman role player, known for his impact ing the Nets atrocious rebounding, along and some members of the media had people can make a difference, sparking a on the defensive side of the ball. He pro- with some veteran depth and interior known since the beginning of the college wave of tolerance and open-mindedness tected the rim for six years when the Nets defense, our country witnessed the first football season, not considering it worthy that allows everyone to push aside their were still in Jersey, part of the back-to- active openly gay athlete in the history of of any mention. trifling differences and judge people back Eastern Conference champions led North American professional sports. “I understand how big this is,” he Unlike the heavily scrutinized build- by his coach Jason Kidd running the said. “It’s a big deal. No one has done this up to Jackie Robinson’s 1947 debut, in a point. before. And it’s kind of a nervous process, United States embarking on the Civil “He’s the best,” Los Angeles Clippers but I know what I want to be ... I want to Rights movement, Collins’s return to the coach Doc Rivers told NESN’s Ben Wata- be a football player in the NFL.” game had a more submissive, almost rou- nabe, who coached Collins as a member Sam’s upbringing sheds some per- tine feeling to it. Simply, the Nets had an of the Boston Celtics. “He literally is one spective on how trivially one’s sexual open roster spot, Kidd’s former teammate of the best guys I’ve ever had in the locker identity plays a role in their character. fit the Nets’ needs, and Collins was signed room, player or coach.” Michael Sam witnessed his older brother to a 10-day contract. Collins’ return to the game is killed from a gunshot wound. He and his “I’ve played for 12 years in the undoubtedly historic, a pioneer opening younger sister were the last ones to see the doors for more professional athletes his second oldest brother who has been league, so I know how to play basketball,” Jason Collins Collins said to reporters Sunday, after his not only being comfortable, but proud of missing since 1998. Two of Sam’s younger contract was made official. “I just need to whom they are. There is genuine encour- brothers have been in and out of jail since solely on the content of their character. be a solid basketball player. It’s about agement in witnessing how far American 8th grade, currently both incarcerated. These are steps that would make focusing on basketball, not about histo- society has come over the last decade, “Telling the world I’m gay is nothing heroes like Martin Luther King Jr. and ry.” making strides towards true acceptance compared to that”, Sam said in the inter- Nelson Mandela proud. Without this announcement months and equality for all people. view.

to rebound from terrible 2013 seasons’. Additionally, Zack Wheeler needs to take METS Preview the next step forward in his development By Scott Clinco and prove to be a consistent top end pitcher. After a promising season in 2012, last The 2014 season has been the season year was a lost one for Ruben Tejada who the Mets front office has pushed the fan spent a portion of the season in the base, stating the time has come when minors and ended up hitting only .202 in everything will finally get better. the big leagues. For the Mets to be suc- Well, they kept their word in the cessful, Tejada needs to become a key winter as they spent more money bring- element like he was in 2012. Meanwhile, ing in new players this winter then they Ike Davis is a similar case to Tejada. He did in the previous four winters com- also saw time in the minors last season bined. However, with all the money they and was the subject of trade rumors all spent, are they actually a better team than winter. If Davis is able to become the they were when the season ended in Sep- power hitting first baseman everyone tember? thinks he can be that will go a long way to The Mets biggest signing was out- helping the Mets lineup and giving them fielder Curtis Granderson to a 4 year 60 photo by http://assets.nydailynews.com/ the best middle of the order they have million dollar contract. Granderson will Mets Prepare To Take The Field For 2014 had in a while. be the big bat behind David Wright in the season with a 2.74 ERA. The signing of fans scratching their heads after Young’s Another thing that would go a long Mets lineup this season that they have Colon gives the Mets a solid option to put subpar season last year. Young is expect- way in terms of insuring a successful Mets lacked since they traded Carlos Beltran in at the top of the rotation to take some ed to platoon in the OF this season and season would be the continued evolution 2011. However, will Granderson be any stress of Jon Niese and Zack Wheeler. On provides depth for the Mets in a position of Zack Wheeler. We all saw Matt Harvey better than April-August of Marlon Byrd paper it appears as though Colon was where they were very weak last season. go from top prospect to one of the better last season? With Granderson switching signed in a sense to replace Mets ace Matt Recently, Mets GM Sandy Alderson pitchers in baseball last season. I am not from the comfortable confines of hitter Harvey who will be sidelined for the said that he thinks the Mets can win 90 talking about that because expecting that friendly Yankee Stadium to pitcher season after undergoing Tommy John games. As I have outlined above, even for Wheeler too is unrealistic and unfair friendly Citifield this is certainly some- Surgery early in the winter. though money was spent in the offseason to him. The biggest thing to look for with thing to keep an eye on. The last significant Mets acquisition the team is really very similar on paper to Wheeler this season would be an A couple weeks after signing Grand- was Chris Young who the Mets signed the team that left the field at the end of improvement in his control which hurt erson, the Mets shocked some people and early in the free agent period to a 1 year the season. The main two things that him last year. If he is able to do that will signed former A’s pitcher Bartolo Colon contract worth 7.25 million. This contract need to happen for Alderson to be even go a long way in the Mets quest to get the to a 2 year contract worth 20 million dol- for a budget team like the Mets left many close is Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada need 90 wins their GM said they should attain. lars. Colon went 18-6 for the A’s last 19 SPORTS Spring Athletic Weekly Awards

Tim Ingram Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll (Mar. 24) Sara Bey Skyline Conference Rookie of the Week (Mar. 31, Mar. 10)

Tommy Ziegen Jonathan Pagan Skyline Conference Skyline Conference Nick Yip Rookie of the Week Weekly Honor Roll Courtney (Mar. 3) Skyline Conference (Mar. 24) Weekly Honor Roll Gallagher (Mar. 17) Skyline Conference Weekly Honor Roll (Mar. 3)

Arismendy Nunez Kevin Licul Skyline Confer- Jacob Coners Skyline Conference ence Pitcher of the Skyline Conference Player of the Week Week (Mar. 31) Player of the Week (Mar. 3) Skyline Conference (Mar. 31) Jennifer Jean Weekly Honor Roll Skyline Conference (Mar. 10) Spring Athletic Weekly Awards Weekly Honor Roll (Mar. 31, Mar. 24)