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NEWS, PG. 5 ARTS, PG. 6 LIFESTYLE, PG. 7 SPORTS, PG. 12 Saint Peter’s student Read the latest Lit Picks Looking to shed the A volleyball star looks INSIDE for recommendations on pounds for the New Year? radio station gets a ahead after succeeding Books of the Year. Look inside for tips. facelift with new studio. on the court and in the THE ISSUE class. Storm of Emotions: Saint Peter’s Affected by Haiyan Aftermath

BY FRANCISCO DE JESUS Sanagustin, a freshman at Staff Writer St. Peter’s, describes how the typhoon’s has affected her family. Specifically, she explains how her When Hurricane Sandy mother was born in Leyte’s struck the east coast capital city of Tacloban, in 2012, the aftermath one of the worst hit areas deeply affected people. affected by Haiyan. From homes lost to rag- “She personally knows ing waters, to several days family and close friends without electricity, such who have been affect- trauma never healed even ed by the tragedy,” said after a year into recovery. Sanagustin. “Memories That is why one can from her childhood, she relate to the victims of feels, are now all wiped TPW / © FRANCISCO DE JESUS Haiyan (Yolanda), the cat- out because the strength Students gather at Saint Peter’s Hall, honoring those lost by Typhoon Haiyan. egory-five super typhoon of the storm has perished that hit the Philippines the whole city and every- Despite this, Sanagustin forward with their lives.” “I had spoken, by phone, in early November. While thing is gone.” says her mother uses it as Father Jose Salazar, a to my sister just as the the storm has not physical- According to the a motivator, organizing priest at St. Peter’s, also storm hit landfall,” said ly affected Saint Peter’s, it NDRRMC (National several signing events to has family in Tacloban Salazar. “It was almost 72 has taken a psychological Disaster Risk Reduction help raise funds for recov- City. They consist of his hours later that I received toll on the students and and Management ery efforts. “Though she 91-year-old mother, his confirmation that not faculty. Council), it is confirmed is deeply saddened by the 87-year-old father, a sister only was our house spared This is especially the to have taken over 5,00 event, it has given her the and a nephew. He recalls of any wind or water surge case for those whose ethnic lives, displaced almost inspiration to rebuild the the day the typhoon hit, damage, but more impor- background derives from four million people, and lives and homes of peo- speaking to his family tantly, that my family was the Philippines and other has amassed almost a bil- ple so they will be able before power lines and affected areas. Victoria lion dollars in damages. to stand up and move cell towers went out. SEE HAIYAN PAGE 2 Vicious ‘Knockout’ game comes to NJ BY MICHELLE predominantly in areas of RAGHUNANDAN low socio-economics,” said Staff Writer Matthew Rosado, a psy- chology major. Rosado also believes social media plays a big part in the attacks. The The dangerous punch- senior says “it perpetuates ing game, Knockout, has that behavior, kids want resurfaced around the New their five minutes of World York Metro Area. Star Hip Hop fame.” Knockout, Point `em out (WSHH is a music and knock `em out, Polar Bear entertainment website) Hunting, and Knockout More and more videos TPW / © MICHAEL JOLL Kin are all names used to of knockout attacks have For some students, the course load is extremely heavy with maths and sciences, so it’s best to start studying early on. describe a game played emerged online. Recently, predominantly by teenag- an Instagram video of a ers. The name differs in young girl punching anoth- certain locations, but the er female went viral on concept is still the same. World Star Hip Hop gain- The idea is to choose a ing over 9,563,250 views Coffee and All-Nighters: target and punch them as online. This attack was hard as you can with the not related to the knock intent of them falling down game trend, but is get- Prepping for Finals Week with one single blow. One ting media attention. The must continue to punch attacker named Sharkeisha BY JESSICA FACCHINI and crack open those text- and mtvU, 63% of college the target if he or she can’t was trending over the Staff Writer books that have been piling juniors (predominately knock a person down. Thanksgiving holiday on in the corner of your room, female) feel the flourishing The game is not new, but Twitter and other social students—finals week is pressures of stress, whereas recently got coverage when networks. almost here. 58% of sophomores and it resulted in a death of a “It’s dangerous and Students all around cam- Caffeine-induced all- 39% of freshmen do. homeless man. Three teens wrong. I think they should pus are beginning to stack nighters at the library are 52% of junior-year female all from Jersey City struck be charged they need to their textbooks on their not uncommon for the students agree “they have Ralph Erick Santiago in learn the consequences of desks and cracking them average college student. been stressed to a point the back. Santiago then col- their actions.” said Rosado. open to study a semester’s These stressful last days of that they have shut down lapsed onto an iron fence, The interim Director worth of information—all the semester are packed and felt they could [not] wedging his neck between of campus safety, Joseph while keeping stress level to with color-coded flash function.” two iron fence posts, where Coyle shared his thoughts an ideal minimum. cards, excessively long term Stress can be detrimen- he died stated on NJ. com. on the reappearance of the With only a week and a papers, endless typing, and tal to a student’s health, as There since have been brutal game. half of classes left in fall note highlighting. While it can lead to sleep prob- numerous incidents where “These attacks may be 2013 semester, Saint Peter’s college students are typical- lems, anxiety, overeating or innocent people have been because of peer pressure, University students are ly stressed throughout the undereating, lack of motiva- hurt due to the game. usually when this happens starting to feel the pressures semester, the time of great- tion, irritability, headaches, One SPU student believes they’re all walking in a of finals week that habitual- est stress seems to come just and many other issues. that these brutal attacks group and I guess one guy ly start once Thanksgiving before our well-deserved Taking these possible side may be occurring because wants to show the others break passes almost as fast winter and summer breaks. effects into consideration, it of culture and location. what he can do. The legal as Thanksgiving dinner is According to a 2006 study “I definitely think it’s a eaten. Plug in that Keurig by The Jed Foundation SEE FINALS PAGE 3 cultural thing it happens SEE KNOCKOUT PAGE 2

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properly given. HAIYAN “We’re focusing on FROM FRONT PAGE Catholic relief services because they’re already safe and secure.” there,” Danzi said. “They Despite overcoming have a good network, so Haiyan, Salazar’s fam- we trust that what we give ily had no electricity, no most, if not all, will go to food or supplies, and little the people affected.” security against maraud- With this raising of ing gangs that were taking awareness, and the contin- advantage of the people’s ued need for donations, suffering. Furthermore, students like Victoria his mother, who is bed- Sanagustin feel that sup- ridden, was not receiving port will continue to grow proper medical care. as a result. It was clear that Salazar “As St. Peters University, needed his family evacu- the biggest outreach ated. And so, he called we can do is to contin- out to several family mem- ue raising funds for the bers across the world, who Philippines so they will helped him in his time of be able to build homes, need. schools, fund money for “Younger relatives in medical support, and help Manila and Cebu, even people to get back on their Tokyo and Singapore, livelihood.” worked their extensive Father Rocco feels that network of contacts for the the biggest challenge will week to get all our fami- be that people will attempt lies out of the devastated to move from Haiyan. As areas by air, land and sea. the Philippines is not as By the tenth day, everyone developed, the recovery had found safe haven.” efforts will be much more However, with one fam- difficult efforts than it was ily safe, millions contin- during Hurricane Sandy. ue to suffer. St. Peter’s, As such, he urges the con- in turn, has worked tire- tinued need for support, lessly to give hope to vic- both now and into the tims. This has been in the future. form of vigils, honoring “So often, these terrible those who have died, to things happen, and then donations for people still people just move on,” he suffering. said. “We can’t do that Father Rocco Danzi, here. We’ve got to stay director of Campus focused, we got to stay Ministry, notes the support there, we got to be with the St. Peter’s community the people, and we got to has given. Inspired by the find ways to help in the togetherness, he collabo- relief aid.” TPW / © FRANCISCO DE JESUS TOP - Students and people of the Jersey City community come together at Saint Aiden’s to support and pray for those lost in the devastation rates with several relief of the Typhoon Haiyan. / AB0VE - Supplies gathered for those suffering currently due to the effects of Typhoon Haiyan. Campus Ministries services to make sure the and other departments in tthe university community have come together to raise relief efforts and funds for those currently without shelter or supplies donated will be resources to live.

Approximately 190 cameras day stated on Saint Peter’s to walk by herself,” said emergency while you are KNOCKOUT are used by Campus Safety University website. Ivis Molina, a Business on Main Campus, dial FROM FRONT PAGE to monitor Saint Peter’s “The staff is aware of Administration Major. “5” from any University- University. Numerous cam- these attacks. If we see any- The junior states she owned telephone, or use ramifications are grave, eras strategically placed one not affiliated with the knows someone who was an Emergency Call Box what these kids think is throughout the campus University we take appro- knocked out. located near the University fun can put them in jail” record activities on campus priate action” said Coyle. “I’m not sure if it was buildings or in the park- said Coyle. property and in selected Another SPU student related to the Knockout ing lots. You may also call In light of the recent areas of campus build- shares that she is tak- game but they just beat him (201) 761-7400 for a direct attacks, Campus Safety is ings. A campus safety offi- ing to protect her family up and left,” said Molina. line to the Campus Safety taking steps to ensure the cer assigned to the cen- members. The Saint Peter’s Department. Saint Peter’s University tral station monitors the “My family doesn’t even University website states community is kept safe. CCTV system 24 hours a allow my grandmother to report a crime or Human Trafficking Rises as Super Bowl XLVIII Approaches BY HELENE MCGAVIN of human trafficking. Social Media Editor Dr. Meika Roberson, Assistant Chief Medical Officer and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Care Point Imagine you have a Health Hoboken University daughter and she is 12 years Medical Center spoke about old. She meets a teenage boy several human trafficking online and agrees to meet stories to the hundreds of him at a local mall. When attendees at the awareness she arrives at the mall, she seminar. discovers he is a 24-year-old The United Nations esti- man. This man kidnaps her, mates that 1 child every 2 takes her across state lines, minutes is trafficked for and controls her with vio- exploitation. Children are lence. Over the next year, beaten, starved, and forced she is physically and sexu- to work as prostitutes. ally abused and forced to sell Now imagine that your her body on the street. When daughter, sister, or wife was she turns 13, she is arrested going on a trip to Miami for prostitution, put on pro- with her girlfriends. Once bation for 18 months, and she lands in Miami, she hails placed in the custody of the a cab to take her to the hotel. juvenile justice system. This Instead of driving to the is the true story of Sarah. hotel, the cab driver takes her Sarah’s abductor was never to a remote location where caught. she is raped, beaten, and This was just one of tortured. The men threaten TPW / © HELENE MCGAVIN many stories told during to kill her and her family if Kathy Friess, NJ HT Program Coordinator gives presentation of HT in NJ. Sergeant Noelle Holl on right. the Hudson County Human she tries to escape. This is Trafficking Awareness a true story of Chelsea. She her quota, she was beaten. made in Dallas during the country, law enforcement Seminar held at Saint Peter’s was abducted at the age of 19 A large-scale event, like 2011 Super Bowl. officials have already seen University on November 21, when she traveled to Miami the Super Bowl, results in Because of centralized an increase in forced pros- 2013. on Spring Break to meet her more human trafficking vic- location, transportation net- titution. Experts say that Human trafficking is girlfriends. She was brought timization than any other work, and diverse popula- the sheer number of men defined as being a vast and from city to city working as event in the United States. tion, New Jersey is a hub for looking to pay for sex sub- often highly secretive crime. a prostitute at large-scale According to Forbes, 10,000 all kinds of human traffick- stantially increases at these It may be hard to believe but events. During the Super prostitutes were brought to ing. With New Jersey pre- types of events. With the there are more slaves world- Bowl in Miami, Chelsea was Miami for the Super Bowl paring to host Super Bowl massive crowds that follow wide now then there were expected to sleep with 40-50 in 2010 and 133 underage XLVIII, one of the larg- during the civil war because men a day. If she didn’t meet arrests for prostitution were est sporting events in the SEE HUMAN PAGE 5 THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM NEWS 3

books down,” Marcazzolo sleep during the big week. freshmen to “study, sleep, FINALS explained. “In order to Huffington Post claims that and eat. Cramming in one FROM FRONT PAGE de-stress, I listen to music the average college student night will not cause you to AROUND loudly with my huge DJ needs a total of 9 hours of do well on the exam and JERSEY CITY is very important for college headphones on so it blocks sleep a night. eating every so often, hav- students to learn how to out everything around me. “I try to get at least 5-6 ing a full stomach will help According to the Jersey manage their own stress— I also read books to escape hours of sleep during finals you stay focused. Studying Journal, yet another in- something that can be very what I’m feeling. Sometimes week. I can’t function with- as much as can in incre- cident of violence near a different for each person. you just have to put the out some sleep,” said Emma ments will add up in time. PATH station occurred on According to dailyemer- study materials down and Ryan, a junior at Saint Start as soon as possible November 19th, result- ald.com, time management take a break.” Peter’s University double- and do it little by little--it ing in a half dozen teens is the key against having Some scientifically prov- majoring in elementary will make a difference.” being taken into custody in stress overwhelm college en ways to de-stress, accord- education and American “The best advice I think Hoboken, officials said. students. It is something ing to the Huffington Post, studies. “I usually start I could give would be to not students tend to strug- are going for short walks, studying when what will be overwork yourself,” added A group of what were gle with, as University of shutting off all electron- on the test is announced Marcazzolo. “Make sure to described as high school Calgary psychologist Piers ics (if your class notes are and I study a little bit every- study with true focus and students outside the Hobo- Steel discovered that about on Microsoft Word docu- day up until the exam.” confidence, that way noth- 80 percent to 95 percent ments, print them out and When asked how she pre- ing can stand in your way ken Terminal/PATH Sta- of college students actively shut off that computer— fers to de-stress during the except yourself.” tion at about 1 p.m. were procrastinate—even early Facebook and Twitter are week of anxiety, Ryan said, Therefore, do not let that verbally harassing people on in the semester. not study-friendly!), put- “To de-stress, I study for pile of vocabulary terms and throwing bottles, New “I will be taking 6 finals, ting on your favorite music, about an hour and a half to and possible essay ques- Jersey Transit spokesman unfortunately,” said Sara chewing some gum, and 2 hours at a time then take a tions deter you from a lit- William Smith said. Marcazzolo, a junior major- eating potassium-rich foods nap, take a shower, or watch tle relaxation and a nice ing in communication & such as bananas, which are TV for 30 minutes. Then I bubble bath or two during When Hoboken police media culture at Saint proven to regulate blood get back to studying.” finals week (you can even responded, the teens fled Peter’s University. “I pre- pressure in times of stress. For the class of 2017, this sneak some flash cards in into the train station, pare by writing all of my Interestingly enough, those upcoming finals week will there, after all). Studying where they were taken notes for each subject and potassium-rich foods also be the first one they will does not necessarily have into custody by NJ Transit color coordinate them in protect your body from experience at Saint Peter’s. to mean erratic anxiety and order to keep track of what severe side effects that can It will surely be a new, scary, all-nighters. Take a deep police officers, Smith said. is important and what is not, be caused by stress, such as and stressful time for them, breath, crack open those The teens were then turned such as vocabulary words heart attacks or strokes. as they likely do not know books, and reward yourself over to Hoboken police to and open-ended questions.” While many students what to expect. Giving some with a break every hour or be processed, said Smith, “I study for each one a believe that all-nighters are finals week advice to the two—after all, winter break adding that it did not ap- week in advance and then I the most effective in regards freshmen about to experi- will soon be upon us! pear that any commuters study again the night before to studying for a final ence something foreign and were hurt. each exam. I make sure I feel exam, many students try nerve-wracking. confident before I put my getting some well-needed Emma Ryan advised Two men shot at each other near Wegman Parkway and Walmart’s Black Friday, and Wages: A Wake-Up for Us All Ocean Avenue in Jersey City at around 12:17 a.m. BY JOSE BUSTILLO halls in Atlanta, Dallas and Washington Examiner “This has been the most before fleeing the scene, Staff Writer Phoenix, Lundberg wrote that people were protest- successful Black Friday according to a woman in a news release Walmart ing because they were get- in Walmart’s history, with whose car was shot in the Corporate Communications ting paid, and agreed that customers receiving big- crossfire, a police report sent by email. the practice would not be ger and better savings and stated. Interestingly, Associates illegal. an overall safer shopping In the last issue of The who worked during the While David Tovar, experience. We’re proud of The woman said she Pauw Wow, we ran a story events at Walmart will Vice President, Corporate the hard work our associ- parked her car at the about the state raising the receive holiday pay equal to Communications and Bill ates have put into making northeast corner of Weg- minimum wage by $1, start- an additional day’s work, a Simon, President and this a great Black Friday for man Parkway and Ocean ing on January 1, 2014. 25 percent discount off an CEO at Walmart visited our customers, and we’re Avenue when a young man Walmart corporate was con- entire purchase and will be some stores in Texas, they pleased we can provide tacted for the first article, served a Thanksgiving meal described the mood in them with holiday pay equal wearing a black jacket with but they did not get back throughout Black Friday those stores as “crowded but to an additional day’s work, a hood standing near her until after the Pauw Wow’s shifts. calm.” as well as a 25 percent dis- car was shot at by another deadline. On their response, “Every year I celebrate “We said Black Friday is count on an entire basket of man who approached the Walmart Corporate Thanksgiving with my the Super Bowl of retail, we goods for their extraordi- intersection, the report Communications not only family and then I go to ran a play that only Walmart nary efforts,” Tovar said in stated. addressed the controversial work and have dinner with could deliver and our cus- a news release. issue with the wages of their my Walmart family,” said tomers loved it,” wrote Bill “For our part, we want to The young man then employees, but also com- Adrienne Faucette from the Simon, president and CEO be absolutely clear about our returned fire with his own mented on Walmart’s Black Landover Hills, Md. “I’ve of Walmart U.S. on a news jobs, the pay and benefits gun while running away Friday events. worked Black Friday events release. “Our Black Friday we offer our associates, and toward Martin Luther King On the eve of for eight years and every events were bigger, better, the role retail jobs play in Dr., the woman said in the Thanksgiving, Walmart was year I look forward to it. I faster, cheaper and safer the U.S. economy. Walmart ready to open its doors for love the energy and excite- than ever. More customers provides wages on the high- report. its busiest shopping season ment, and seeing all of our chose us, we had the pric- er end of the retail average of the year. Beginning with customers who come shop es and products they were with full-time and part- events at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., with us.” looking for, and we’re not time associates making, on According to the Jersey more than one million asso- However, not everything finished yet. Helping fami- average, close to $12.00 an Journal, county officials ciates were expected to staff went smoothly at Walmart lies get ready for a great hour. The majority of our for Hudon County are not Walmart stores during the stores on Black Friday. Christmas – and get a lot workforce is full-time, and disputing claims that the events, helping customers Several people protested of great deals while they’re our average full-time hour- game of “Knockout” is see- get their holiday shopping at some Walmart stores in at it – is exactly what we’re ly pay is $12.81 an hour. We ing high occurences in this season off to a safe and suc- Chicago, highlighting the going to continue to do,” are also proud of the ben- area of New Jersey. cessful start. Twenty one low pay of their employees, he told Walmart’s Media efits we offer our associates, -- one-hour-- guaranteed and asking for labor justice. Communications. including affordable health “Knockout” is a game items, more inventory on According to a report However, that did not care, performance-based the hottest Black Friday published by the LA Times seem to have happened at bonuses, education benefits, where young teenagers of- items and most impor- on Thursday, unions were Walmart Saddle Brook, in and access to a 401K,” said ten end up violentally beat tantly, the hard work and paying $50 to anyone who New Jersey. Tovar regarding the ques- up or attack a pedestrian dedication of their associ- protested at Walmart’s “It was not calm at all,” tion on minimum wages. on any street or corner. ates served customers dur- stores. Isn’t it illegal to pay said John Roman, Zone For some, Walmart is not The attacks are meant as ing Walmart’s Black Friday someone to protest? And Supervisor at Walmart. only affecting small busi- wild, random and unex- events. why are unions involved “The craziness will continue ness, but it is also under- pected. Many of the targets According to Walmart’s with this? during the day on Friday”. mining its employees. For in games of knockout are Media Relations, Kory It seems that the reason There are people who others, it is the best choice often homeless people who Lundberg, the retailer offers unions are paying people love waiting outside stores on prices, and a place where are either living or sleeping more employment opportu- to protest is because of like Walmart, Sam’s Club, you can find basically every- on a street. nities than other companies their interest in unioniz- Macy’s, and Best Buy thing essential for your in America. He added that ing Walmart’s workforce. regardless of the weather needs. more than 160,000 associ- However, those intentions conditions. It is in fact, “It’s businesses like Hudson County Assistant ates across the country will have fallen off since unions sometimes worth it for us to Walmart that can create Prosecutor Gene Rubino be promoted this year to haven’t been able to union- go shopping and save some opportunities for career told the Jersey Journal in jobs with more responsi- ized Walmart’s employees. money, but is it fair for those growth and greater eco- September that the type of bility and higher pay. Just Peter Schaumber, a employees to start working nomic security for families,” attack wasn’t a trend in the last week, more than 350 former National Labor at 6 p.m. when they could Tovar added. area. associates received on-the- Relations Board (NLRB) be at their homes enjoying spot promotions at town chairman told the their Thanksgiving dinner? “It’s not a trend in Jersey City. We’re not seeing it in HAVE AN OPINION OR SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SHARE? Jersey City,” he said. WRITE TO OUR EDITOR! 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HUMAN arms dealing for the most probably experienced every- is important for citizens to be signs of physical abuse. FROM PAGE 2 money made in organized thing you could imagine and aware of what to look out for Roberson says, “Next time crime. more. I will tell you that I in possible human traffick- you come home late at night, the Super Bowl, traffickers Although truly accurate was probably raped more ing victims. look at the young women and have a prime opportunity to statistics are hard to come times than I can remember. Some tips for the general girls who are out in the street. extort their victims into sex by, experts in the field esti- I didn’t realize at the time public include: when con- Most of them did not make trafficking without getting mate that at least 100,000 that I was a victim of human versing with a potential vic- the choice to be there. It’s noticed. American juveniles are vic- trafficking.” tim everything they say may easy to ignore the harsh real- According to the timized through prostitution Within 48 hours of run- seem very scripted, inconsis- ity of their mental, physical, Department of Justice, in the United States each ning away, a young per- tent, or vague. A potential and sexual abuse. But these human trafficking is the sec- year. son is likely to be solicited victim usually has someone children are our daughters, ond fastest-growing crimi- Barbara Amaya is a human for prostitution or another with them at all times. This sisters, friends, and neigh- nal industry behind drug trafficking survivor. When form of commercial sexual person is usually very con- bors and these children are dealing. Human trafficking speaking to the audience exploitation. trolling and tries to speak not for sale.” generates 9 Billion dollars a during the seminar she said, With the rise in human for the victim. Lastly, victims year, ranking just below drug “When I was being trafficked trafficking as Super Bowl may have signs of psycholog- smuggling and is tied with on the streets of New York, I XLVIII quickly approaches it ical trauma and/or exhibit ART WSPR Sees Revitalization with New Station in Student Center

BY ADINA HALAGIAN and AM radio,” according Staff Writer to radio club president, senior Francisco De Jesus. “We have a record of 23 or 24 shows now. In past years we’ve only had about Saint Peter’s University’s 14 shows,” said Professor student-led radio station, Lamachia. WSPR, celebrated its grand “It’s really the only opening November 20 at channel for students to get the Mac Mahon Student their voice out past just the Center. The brand new campus,” said Dr. Barna station is estimated to cost Donovan. “The rule that nearly $250,000. we’re playing by is, if you Staying true to the wouldn’t be able to hear school’s Jesuit beliefs, something in a profession- Father Mark T. DeStephano al news station, don’t do began with a live streamed it here because ultimately blessing followed by you want this to be helping the ribbon-cutting car- you into a future career.” ried out by Professor and Managed by Saint Peter’s General Manager Joseph students, WSPR is live J. Lamachia and others. streamed over the internet As soon as the inaugura- and programming include tion took place, attend- talk shows, sports news and ees were welcomed with general news, etc. Students a mini reception of beef can tune in and listen to TPW / © FRANCISCO DE JESUS sandwiches, coleslaw and the programs, whether it Members of WSPR and the “Radio Station” course stand along with faculty and staff to honor the official opening of the station. brownies. is online or live in the Mac As one of many student Mahon Student Center. in their good feelings relaunching of the radio “We have several organizations and clubs One of the four hosts of about the station. station in the newly built instances in which certain at Saint Peter’s University “The Chat”, a talk show “So far, the feedback student center is certainly items are not functioning which dedicate their streaming live throughout we have been getting is an improvement. properly, and we have not time to develop interac- campus every Thursday at great. People are becom- The new and more been able to get any help tion between students, 3p.m., speaks of the unity ing more interested in the prominently displayed on fixing them,” said De the WSPR Radio club is a and diversity her group station, and we’re always radio room is no longer Jesus. group of individuals look- tries to attain through the having people coming in behind a black door, like at For live stream radio, ing to create discussion. It show everyday. and looking at what we’re its former location in Pope you can tune in at http:// is a voice for other clubs “We just wanna show doing,” said De Jesus. Hall, but surrounded by www.saintpeters.edu/wspr/ and a great way to involve girls how to stick together However, the station glass windows and mem- for campus news, event students in campus events because sometimes girls also has its fair share of bers say it plays a big role updates and interactive and activities by focusing would be against each oth- publicity issues. Some in establishing the radio’s discussion, as well as great on “producing and pro- er,” said Ty-Kiera Brown, issues club members have recognition. Nonetheless, music. moting radio program- a junior English student struggled with are mak- there are still other tech- ming as an alternative with an interest in media. ing students aware of the nical issues staff have to what you hear on FM The hosts are not alone radio station. This year’s encountered. Students show pride at the Evening of International Song & Dance

BY MARISA CARLUCCI course consisted of sliced songs reminded me of held up their phones to through a Benefit Talent Staff Writer Polynesian flank steak, home.” record the performance. Show on December 6th. Hawaiian mixed vegetables, Soon after, the longest Another featured perfor- Maria Robles, a sopho- and mango coconut rice, all performance of the eve- mance late in the show was more who attended the Polynesian dishes. For des- ning took place. After a few the Saint Peter’s University event, said, in regards to sert, chocolate banana bri- minutes of hula dancing by Dance Team performing a the presentation, “I heard Singing, dancing, and gadeiro, a Brazilian dessert, Hula NYC, a visiting dance culture mix. [the hurricane] was bad; I food were all a part of the was served. crew, audience participa- Following that, a pre- didn’t think [the devasta- 19th Annual Evening of The program started tion was requested towards sentation by the Asian tion] was that bad.” International Song and with the Aiden McMullen the middle of the perfor- American Student Union To complement the Dance, which was held Chorale singing “African mance. Audience members about Typhoon Haiyan presentation, Victoria on Thursday, November Noel” and was followed by who wanted to learn how aimed to educate students Sanagustin sang Lupang 21st in the Duncan Family members of Indo Pak per- to hula dance were encour- about the national disas- Hinirang, the Philippine Sky Room. The program, forming a Bollywood Fusion aged to join the dancers ter that occurred in the National Anthem, which which was sponsored by The dance. onstage where they were Philippines just a few short solicited a massive round of Office of Student Activities, Next, the African Student taught some steps. weeks ago. applause. featured students from vari- Association performed a “I had a lot of fun; it was Members of the organiza- The final performance of ous clubs and organizations modern twist on a tradi- very exciting,” said Luis tion explained, despite the the evening was the sing- performing in some way tional African dance. Blanco, a junior who was fact that there were more ing of “Every Praise” by related to their cultures. When asked about her involved with the audience casualties from Typhoon the Voices of Praise Gospel Besides having perfor- favorite performance of participation aspect of the Haiyan than Hurricanes Choir. mances, food from various the evening, sophomore performance. Katrina and Sandy com- Overall, the diverse song cultures was served at the Aminata Hughes said that The end of Hula NYC’s bined, only $14 billion in and dance performances event. Shish Tawook - grilled the performance by the performance featured fire aid has been received so far. aimed to share aspects of chicken skewers, a Middle African Student Association dancing by one of the mem- However, the AASU plans the various cultures that are Eastern dish - was served was her favorite, “because bers of the dance crew. At on partnering with Campus represented at Saint Peter’s as an appetizer. The main I’m African, and all the that point, many students Ministry to raise money University. THE PAUW WOW IS LOOKING FOR EAGER BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS TO BECOME PART OF OUR ADVERTISING AND REVENUE TEAMS!

INTERESTED? EMAIL US @ [email protected] THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM 6 ARTS Lit Picks - Books of the Year BY EMILY ALEQUIN of fantasy and vintage Arts Editor photography that told an eerie yet interesting sto- ry of the children at Miss Peregrine’s home. Each Christmas wish lists and child was considered dan- resolutions may be flood- gerous and kept locked ing your mind but what do away from society, and for you plan to do once the very specific yet unexplain- hectic holidays are done able reasons. The home with? There’s only 3 weeks itself is a huge mystery to relax with a break from and so are the children college studies before the that once lurked through spring semester and 2014 its secret halls and pas- start to take their toll. sages. Hollow City will be With the new year comes released in January and a new pileup of movies, reveal what happens once shows, and of course books man still coming to terms these children escaped so here’s a few upcoming with his transformation from the imprisoning walls and recently released titles from simple journalist to of Miss Peregrine’s home. to give you an idea of how man wolf. Living in Nideck to begin this new year of house, an old but beautiful reading. mansion, has brought him Tell the tragic loss, hidden secrets, and new strengths. In Wolves I’m Doctor this novel, Rice takes her character and her readers Home by Sleep by deeper into the supernatu- ral legends of wolves Carol Rifka Stephen in the same gothic she has come to be known for. Brunt King While it’s not exactly a It’s been 36 years since Wildwood new release, Carol Brunt’s Stephen King’s novel The novel Tell the Wolves I’m Shinning was released Imperium by Home was named one of and now its sequel has the best books of the year brought back the original Colin Meloy which should put it at the characters now older and top of any reader’s list. very much changed. Dan and Carson When a book is graced with Torrence, “Danny”, now the achievement of being middle-aged is still trau- Ellis “one of the best” it deserves matized by the events that just a little attention to see took place at the Overlook The third book in what all the hype is about, Hotel. He uses drinking as the Wildwood Chronicles, right? The story takes a sedative for his thoughts this 2014 release sched- place in 1987 with 14-year and the vengeful spirits uled for February is said old June Elbus who, like that have taken root within to be as entertaining and many young girls, feels shy his mind. Through the suc- dark as the previous novels and misunderstood at her cess of an AA group he is in the young adult series. school and around others. able to give himself a new Wildwood Imperium con- It’s only when she is with start and begins working tinues the story of Prue her uncle Finn Weiss, a at a nursing home where McKeel, her friends, and widely known painter, that he cares for the mental their adventures with she feels happy in the com- patients but this only sends séances , mechanical pany of a true friend. But him back into the darkness princes, mystical creatures when this friend dies much he tried to escape when he and deadly assassins. All too soon from an illness meets a twelve-year old of this and countless more June doesn’t yet under- girl named Abra who also await in a forest known as stand, she feels the loneli- possesses the gift of “the the Wildwood. ness in her life becoming shining”. almost too overbearing. At Finn’s funeral she meets a Hollow stranger named Toby who The Wolves later sends her a beautiful City (Miss teapot which June recog- of Midwinter nizes as the one Finn used Peregrine’s to own. The two slowly by Anne Rice become close friends and #2) by share in memories of Finn’s Anne Rice brings life, revealing a story of together winter, wolf men, Ransom happiness and loss, mak- hauntings, and yuletide ing this a fitting read for celebrations. Her 31st nov- Riggs AIDS Awareness Month. el, The Wolves of Midwinter is the 2nd in her series The In 2011, Riggs Wolf Gift. Set on the coast released a novel titled of Northern California, Miss Peregrine’s Home Rice continues the story of for Peculiar Children. her protagonist Reuben, a The book was a mixture

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BY DONALD MAHON brings a feeling of celebra- Staff Writer tion and that leads to plen- ty of overeating. Due to the cold weather of these months, the days of feasting, The holiday season in and procrastination leads to America is generally con- an increase in weight around sidered the day after the country. Everyone else is Thanksgiving – or the holi- devouring food during this day itself – until New Year’s time, so why not you? Eve. This is the time where Next up comes the diet people spend the most time and exercise. If you’re going together with their friends to overeat throughout these and family, whether it be weeks, you must counter it going home for a week or with hard work and moti- TPW / © DONALD MAHON two or just spending more vation. The hardest part The fitness center located on the fourth floor of the new Mac Mahon Student Center is opened to students and facuilty alike. time with people they do not to exercising is the begin- see very often. While happi- ning. It’s very difficult to all the food you’ve eaten as whether or not you give into are joining gyms or renew- ness and family cheer take begin dieting and exercis- well, it could really add up. temptation, there is always ing their memberships for a precedent, what normally ing, especially during these Remember to drink plenty a feeling during the holi- fresh start in the new year, accompanies this season is cold months. One big mis- of water throughout the day; day season to better oneself. but making these goals are laziness in addition with take people make is starv- it will fill you up without any This usually comes after much easier than keeping gluttony. ing themselves throughout added calories. Christmas, when one real- them. The motivation of Every year, thousands of the day because they will This time of year is diffi- izes that the holiday season burning off the fat is a great people are guilty of overeat- eat during an event in the cult in trying to stick to an is almost over, and one’s one, but exercising is hard ing around this time of the evening. This sounds like a exercise program, so you normal routine must be res- work – especially if you are year. The American Council good idea, but usually turns need a plan to keep you urrected. Such as case with not used to working out. on Fitness estimates that out to be a bad one as you motivated and disciplined. most people, their resolution The closer you get to the the average person con- could binge throughout The first step is acknowledg- on New Year’s Eve – right at warmer months of the year, sumes around 4,500 calories the party because you’re so ing the holidays will proba- the end of this season – is to the easier it will become. on Thanksgiving and 229 hungry. bly affect your exercise pro- lose weight, either in general Winter months are easy to grams of fat. That’s more Another key to stay in gram to some extent. Plan or the amount they just put slack due to heavy clothing than double the amount of shape that gets forgotten around it, such as instead on during the two months but the ambition to fit into calories you’re supposed to during this time period is of driving to work or school prior. spring or summer clothes take in on a normal day. So balancing your beverages. one day, walk instead. You Edmundo Alvarado, an should make working out while you inevitably will pack Sodas, juices, and alcohol are want that extra serving of employee at Newport Swim an easier pill to swallow. So on a few extra pounds in the all very high in calories, and apple pie? Go right ahead, & Fitness, said, “I would remember, don’t freak out upcoming weeks, don’t freak are often consumed with- but make sure you spend guess about 200 people is a the next time you’re feeling out, as it is perfectly normal out moderation. One soda an extra hour at the gym. fair estimate” when asked if the effects of a food coma, and somewhat expected dur- or beer has anywhere from There are many gyms close the gym gets busier after the or are a little embarrassed at ing “The Holiday Season”. 125-200 calories, which is a to Saint Peters, including holiday season. what the scale says, as many A large gathering of close lot considering how many two on campus, evidenced This is the most active people across the country relatives, or even just the the average person drinks by the map below. time of year for local gyms are going through the same closest of people, usually per day. When you factor in After all is said and done, and fitness centers. People thing. Jersey City Holiday Shopping for Cheap BY TATIANA FERRARO Sky Tobacco Lifestyle Editor 344 Grove Street Another Man’s This smoke friendly shop is sure cheap and Treasure sophisticated way to impress your boyfriend, 353 Grove father, or grandfather this Christmas. Don’t worry Street if you don’t know a thing about cigars because the staff will help you find This little shop in Jersey the perfect cigar for your City was established in 2006. loved ones taste. The Another Man’s Treasure is a owners know exactly what vintage store with many dif- they’re selling and this ferent varieties of vintage little cigar spot invites fashions, accessories, shoes you to stay and have a and jewelry for both men smoke with the regulars. and women. Very few cigar shops are The vintage clothes range as inviting in the JC area from years 1900-1980’s and than this shop. it won’t break your wal- let to get this fancy attire for yourself a or a friend. Shopping at Another Man’s Treasure is a great way to save money this Christmas Tachair Book-shoppe and also provide a sharp vintage touch while doing 260 Newark Avenue so. Let’s be real, who’s going to expect a 1960’s scarf this Christmas? Book lovers rejoice! This little bookshop is “a dia- mond in the rough.” If you are shopping for a book lover you may need to dedicate some time in pick- ing out what exactly your loved one will enjoy read- ing next to the fireplace this holiday season. If you already know what book you need just give this shop a call and they will reserve the book for you. If they have enough time to order in a book for you, they will also do that. Most of the books you find here are used, but in such good condition you would think they are new. This bookshop also holds author lectures and other events each weekend. THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM 8 LIFESTYLE

BY NATALIE CASTILLO on top. 4. Using the glue, paste nenrausch.blogspot.com balm can cost anywhere Online Editor 4. Depending on the the fabric on the circle. near $8, but you can make size of the felt/foam dots, If you are using gift wrap 4. a dozen or more with $75. if it’s 4” you can glue that paper, paste the paper on on the bottom of the cork. the circle and put paste on Sunglasses: Be cautious of allergies If the dots are smaller, you the front side of the paper when producing the lip Here are five sentimen- can glue four pieces on the as well. Let the glue dry. Envision balm. tal D.I.Y. Christmas gifts bottom of the cork. 5. Install the clock kit. that will surely avoid that *To secure the photos, Fashion. Here’s what you’ll need: awkward, “It’s just what you can laminate them fabricpaperglue.com - 8 tablespoons of coco- I wanted!” … when in or crazy glue glass on the Here’s what you’ll need: nut oil, $10 actuality, that’s not what edges of the top of the - a pair of plain sun- - 3 tablespoons of bees- you wanted moment on cork piece. 3. glasses, $15 wax, $5 Christmas morning. - variety of ceramics - 1.5 tablespoons of raw foammagazine.com Personalized (flowers, roses, etc.), $2 honey, $7 - toothpicks, $3 - 30 drops of Sweet 1. Instagram Mug: Artsy - E6000 glue, $6 Orange essential oil, $2 2. Fabric - disposable popsicle - For color, you can add Coasters: Coffee stick, $3 ½ stick of natural lipstick, Clock: Tell *You can purchase these $12 This gift is great for Here’s what you’ll need: items at Walmart. - ½ oz tins to store the that one friend who is time in style! - sharpie markers or lip balm in, $3 Instagram-obsessed porcelain painter marker Directions: and loves to document Here’s what you’ll need: - light colored ceramic 1. Squeeze some E6000 This recipe will fill one moments of their life on - Decorative fabric, $10 mug glue onto the popsicle dozen of ½ oz tins. social media. or gift wrap paper, $2 *You can purchase stick. (The glue dries - Wooden circle, $12 these items at Michaels, quickly, use a little at a *You can purchase these Here’s what you’ll need: (pre-drilled circles are a Walmart, or a local arts & time.) items at Whole Foods, Etsy, - 4” round, flat cork bit more expensive) crafts shop. 2. Using the toothpick, or Vitamin Shoppe. pieces, 1pk of 50 for $30 - Paint, $2 (Martha dip it into the glue and - Mod Podge glue, $5 Stewart Crafts) Directions: add it to the back of the Directions: - Card stock paper, $15 - Mod Podge glue, $5 1. You can create a sten- ceramic item. 1. Place oil, beeswax and - Instagram photo print - Sponge brush, $0.50 cil or sketch out a design 3. Press the ceramic honey in a double boiler outs, $0.15 per page at - Clock kit, $6 prior to drawing it on the item on the outer corner (or heatproof bowl resting Staples - Drill (from your father’s mug. of the sunglasses. Hold it on top of a small saucepan - Felt or foam mounting toolbox) 2. Draw the final design in place for about a minute of simmering water) dots, 1pk for $5 *You can purchase on the mug. until the glue sets in. 2. Heat gently until *You can purchase these these items at Michaels, 3. Place the mug in the 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 everything has melted. items at Michaels. Walmart, or JCPenney. oven at 350 degrees for to add ceramic items to the 3. Remove mixture from 30 minutes. Now whoever upper outer parts of the heat, and add peppermint Directions: Directions: is receiving the gift can sunglasses and the other oil and lipstick. Stir until 1. Trace the round cork 1. Paint the edges of place the mug in the dish- side of the glasses. blended. on the printed photo and your wooden circle in a washer without the design 5. Let everything dry for 4. Place the pan or bowl card stock paper to make color that compliments the fading away! about an hour before use. in a larger bowl full of sure everything is the fabric or paper that you cold water. Stir quickly same size. chose. sin- honestlywtf.com until the mixture begins 2. Put some glue on the 2. Drill a hole big enough to change in consistency (it cork piece and place the for the clock kit in the cen- will become thicker). card stock paper on the ter of the circle. 5. Natural 5. Pour mixture into cork. 3. Trace the circle on containers, place covers 3. Now put some glue on the backside of the fabric Lip Balm: on, and let sit to cool and the card stock paper and or gift wrap paper and cut set up. place the Instagram photo it out. The average natural lip Christmas Customs Passed Down

BY JESSE KICKEY “I would like to go to Many go ice skating Staff Writer Rockefeller Center to at the Center, although see the Christmas tree there are numerous oth- because I never got the er venues to go ice skat- chance to go,” she said. ing at in both New York The Rockefeller Tree and New Jersey. With Christmas right is one of New York’s most “A holiday tradition is around the corner, there famous holiday traditions getting Christmas paja- are many different cus- and is scheduled to be lit mas on Christmas Eve toms and traditions asso- this year on December 4. and wearing them as a ciated with the holiday “A tradition that my family,” said Jade K., a and there are also many family does on Christmas sophomore from Jersey special events which take is we all go to Mass then City, New Jersey. “Also, place in celebration of have a huge lunch at one I go to Church with my the day and time of year. side of my family’s house family for Midnight “Some holiday tradi- then go to a different one Mass.” tions that I participate in for dinner,” said Taylor Midnight Mass is a are spending Christmas Pepper, a sophomore tradition to many on Eve with my extended college student from Christmas and many family and exchanging Syracuse, New York. “We area churches offer this gifts and also making all exchange gifts, listen service. Christmas desserts and to Christmas music, and “I would like to go other holiday foods,” bake together.” see the Christmas said Merrideth Kennedy, In addition to seeing Spectacular Show at a sophomore at a univer- the tree, Pepper said she Radio City this year,” sity in New Jersey. would also like to par- added Jade K. When it comes to an take in another event No matter what your event she would like synonymous with this tradition is or where you to attend that is filled time of year. plan to take in the holi- with the Christmas spir- “I would like to go ice day spirit – have a happy it, Kennedy said she skating and see the tree holiday and a happy new would like to go see the in Rockefeller Center,” year. Rockefeller tree. Pepper said. THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM LIFESTYLE 9 S.A.D.: Shedding Light on Seasonal Sadness

BY HELENE MCGAVIN someone has SAD in the Director of the Center for Social Media Editor summer are more common- Personal Development said, ly insomnia, poor appetite, “People who exercise and and weight loss in addition who have good nutritional to irritability, crying spells, dietary habits are usually and difficulty concentrating. healthier overall and less A temporary case of the Siobhan Gordon, a junior likely to be symptomatic to “winter blues” affects a lot and transfer student, has SAD.” of people when the cold been suffering from SAD Becker added, “ It is days of winter and short- since she was 18 years old. best to get rid of junk food ened hours of sunlight come Gordon said, “For me it from your diets, to exercise around this time of year; for was an all around lethargy. at least once a day, have a others, a serious psychologi- This is one of the prominent steady sleep schedule, get cal problem emerges called symptoms that affected me some exposure to natu- Seasonal Affective Disorder, before I got treatment.” ral light during the day, also known as S.A.D. SAD is shown to be four and to avoid depressants Experts believe seasonal times more common in such as drugs and alcohol affective disorder could be women than in men. Women will make you less likely to caused by a lack of sunlight are affected more common- being affected with season- brought on by the shorter ly than men because it has al affective disorder.” days in the fall and winter something to do with the For those who do become seasons and a disruption of imbalance of serotonin levels diagnosed with SAD the biological clock, which in the brain. Although some there are very effective tells us when we should be children and teenagers get treatments. asleep or awake. Other fac- SAD, it usually doesn’t start Gordon said, “A friend of tors could include an imbal- in people younger than age mine asked me to go speak ance of the hormone mela- 20. Your chance of getting with someone because tonin, which regulates sleep SAD decreases, as you get they had known me for patterns and mood. older. a few years and saw that People with SAD tend to Gordon added, “From I was getting more upset show many normal signs of what I have noticed, SAD as the colder season came depression. Although there is more prevalent in col- around. I saw a physiatrist is not yet a specific diagnos- lege students. It is probably and was able to get some tic test for seasonal affective stressed induced from the treatment.” disorder, it is understood pressure of schoolwork plus Light therapy is consid- TPW / © HELENE MCGAVIN that symptoms including having a job and trying to ered to be the first form of Siobhan Gordon (above) says she has dealt with Seasonal Affective Disorder since starting but not limited to tiredness, be active on campus.” treatment for SAD, which college back when she was just eighteen-years-old. fatigue, depression, cry- It has shown that for col- has had a history of posi- ing spells, irritability, body lege students, some com- tive feedback from patients. Medication is also an option as winter is right around the aches, and overeating asso- mon stressors include aca- This form of therapy in some cases. corner to make a conscious ciated with weight gain are demic difficulties, financial involves exposure to very With the holidays and effort to try and get sunlight possible indicators of sea- problems, relationships, and bright light for 20-30 min- post-holidays weeks coming exposure, have a consistent sonal affective disorder. homesickness. utes a day during the winter up SAD can become exacer- sleep schedule, and get in Even though it is more Maintaining healthy life- months. Vitamin D supple- bated. It can become more some exercise everyday so prominent during the win- style habits is the best way ments have also been shown stressful for people who your “winter blues” don’t ter months, SAD does not to prevent SAD. Physical to have a positive effect already suffer with SAD to hinder you from enjoying just present itself when it exercise has shown to be an for patients suffering with add more pressure of deal- the season ahead. gets cold out. People also effective form of depression SAD. Additional treatment ing with family over the win- suffer with it in the summer. therapy. includes psychotherapy ter holidays. Symptoms that show when Ronald Becker, the sessions with a counselor. So it is really important OPINION What I Learned In Four Years...

BY YOMNA ELDEEB my high school. A school realized that my prayer Then as the years went I didn’t want to go. God Staff Writer that’s actually going to was not being answered by in college, I started to had answered this prayer be worthwhile.” by Him, I was frustrated. slowly lose that, maybe and not the one I had You would’ve never I continued to ask myself, not to the general public, sent to Him the year wanted to be my friend “Why? Why is He try- but to a handful of peo- before. He wanted me College is not just for when I was a freshman ing to make me commit ple who were in my circle. there, to show me that I a degree. That is the aim in college. I was the sins and make mistakes? I was not what I wanted can make mistakes, and when we all arrive, but most stuck up human Didn’t He want me to be to be in their eyes, and still be ok. I would still as the years go on and being you’d ever meet. a good and religious per- it bothered me. It both- be a flawed human being the classes we stress over I thought I was better, son? Isn’t it His aim?” ered me that in my mind, and I will still be loved end, we start to change superior, than people What I didn’t real- I wasn’t everyone’s favor- by those who mattered. our minds on what we who came to this school. ize is that I was already ite. It bothered me that I Saint Peter’s University want to gain out of col- I was smarter, I’ve been making a mistake, it just made decisions that peo- wasn’t to my advantage, lege. After all, there has more privileged and nev- wasn’t pointed out to ple could use against me academically. To my to be more to four years er, ever, in my entire life, me. I was arrogant, even and point to me to state, mentality, my morale, my of hell than just missing had I made a mistake though I didn’t declare “Ha! She’s not so great character and my behav- deadline papers, mid- that would cost me any- it. It was in my actions after all.” ior, that is where this terms and finals week, thing. I was perfect and and behavior towards It bothered me so much school had made all the right? flawless as opposed to those who did make mis- that I was ready to leave difference. For everyone Before I started col- everyone my age. I made takes and those who did at one point. I had paid who thinks that Saint lege, I was the perfect the “right” friends, peo- commit sins. I wanted my nonrefundable depos- Peter’s isn’t a great school, human being: Goody- ple like me, flawless and them to be perfect like it to Rutgers University, I wish to tell you this: two-shoes, smart, per- perfect in everything. me, I was angry at them was filling out my FAFSA Saint Peter’s University is fect and with a stick up Then came the mis- for not being good peo- application and was get- what you make of it. This my a** about morality takes. I made them in ple, good Muslims, good ting ready to meet up goes to all schools in this and decisions that peo- college. I made them, Christians, good Jews. with an advisor to cre- country, in any country. ple make. I always put a even though the night I came across a quote ate my schedule for the Whether you want an line between right and before my first day of during my college spring semester in 2012. academic enriched envi- wrong, and I separated classes of my freshmen years that states, “Two One night, I decided to ronment or just an expe- people on either side year, I prayed to God things define you. Your pray to God again, like rience, that it is up to of the line. The people and I asked Him to help patience when you have how I prayed the night you and up to what you who made the bad deci- me be an even better per- nothing and your behav- before my first days of need the most to improve sions were wrong people, son than I was already. I ior when you have every- classes the year before. yourself on. I came into people that I needed to asked Him to continue thing.” I always thought I prayed to Him, and this school thinking that avoid and the people to make me flawless, but this quote to mean what I asked Him, “God, if I was going to be supe- who made the right deci- in reality, I was asking material things you have you think that I’m mak- rior academically. God sions were the ones that Him to make me some- will define you, never in ing the wrong decision had a different plan for I should surround myself thing that I’m not. I am my life had I thought that by leaving Saint Peter’s me. He wanted me in this with. I came into Saint human, He created me this quote could possibly and going to Rutgers, school because He want- Peter’s University asking as a human being, and mean your situations and then do anything to stop ed me to change, simply myself, “Why am I here? human beings make your advantages vs. your me. If you think that I’m as a human being. I have the most amazing mistakes. I was asking disadvantages. When making the right deci- So four years later, and grades, I know every- Him to make me inhu- I had everything, i.e a sion, then let it happen that is what I learned. thing that these profes- man, invincible, some- good reputation, a clean as quickly as possible.” sors are teaching me, I thing that I was not. So slate and great knowl- The next morning, I went should’ve ended up some- He didn’t listen to my edge, I held my head up online to the Rutger’s where else, Ivy League, prayers, He rejected high. I was proud, too website and canceled like my old friends from it. At the time, when I proud for my own sake. my spot in their school. THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM 10 OPINION Use of the N-Word In The Locker Room

BY ISAIAH HARRIS has been another allegation new generation, but the There have been mul- how much pain and trouble Staff Writer involving Incognito and his N-word has been extremely tiple times that I’ve had a it has caused. misuse of the N-word. He desensitized. I must admit, I non African-American per- Deep down, I believe used it towards a team staff use the N-word quite often son call me a “nigga”. Some everyone knows that the Since there is a huge con- member while making jokes mainly because that’s how people believe that, if you N-word isn’t something that troversy right now going on about his wife. Whether I grew up. Family mem- say it with the “a” instead should be thrown around between NFL players Richie Incognito is racist or not, I bers use it towards me; all of the “er”, it’s acceptable the way it is today. The Incognito and Jonathan believe this would not have of my friends and every- when it isn’t. One time, a N-word is now used like a Martin, I find it appropri- gotten this out of control if one in my neighborhood white guy that I was pretty term of endearment when ate to discuss the use of the someone in the locker room also use it. Because of this, cool with decided it was it shouldn’t. When it comes N-word in locker rooms and put him in his place to begin I’m somewhat immune to cool to approach me and to using the word, if you’re in general. with. the word. However, I know say, “What’s up my, nigga?” not an African-American I Richie Incognito, for- The Fritz Pollard Alliance, the time and place to use I wasn’t offended by it, but believe it’s classless for you mer player on the Miami an influential group that it and in a locker room I didn’t respond to him at to use it. However, African- Dolphins, was accused promotes diversity and job filled with many different all. I just gave him a long Americans need to stop of bullying teammate, equality in the NFL, is urg- types f people is not one of blank stare and he got the using it as well because in Jonathan Martin, through ing players to stop using them. I would never use that point; he never said that to a way we are making the voicemails and text mes- the N-word on the field word around my teammates me again. word more socially accept- sages. The main thing that and in locker rooms after because I feel it shows how Another thing that seems able by throwing it around caught my attention out of the Miami Dolphins inci- ignorant a person really is. to go on that I always find the way we do. As a whole, everything Incognito said dent. Many game-day offi- That isn’t a term that should unacceptable is the fact that we should completely get in his messages was that he cials report that they hear be used in regular conversa- non African-Americans use rid of the word especially in called Martin “half-nigger”. the N-word thrown around tion or in front of groups of the N-word when talking to locker rooms. It has no place Come to find out, Incognito numerous times on the people. Even though I am each other. I came across being there and the quicker and other players in the field during games. Now not offended by the word, I this a few times, but it’s not we make steps to get rid of locker room freely used the the Alliance is urging the know other people may not my place to say anything to the word we can avoid situa- N-word in the locker room. NFL to fine, eject, or sus- feel the same way about the them. The fact they think tions like the one the Miami For some reason, this gave pend players who are caught word so I try to refrain from they can use the word so Dolphins are involved with Incognito enough comfort using the N-word or any using it. Also, I don’t use the freely is a bit sickening. Most now. to use the word to Martin racial slur. word to people who are not people don’t even know the numerous time. Also, there It may be because of the African-American. history behind the word and SPORTS Flag Football Team Makes Strides

BY SHANNON NULTY Maryland, for the first they suffered a heartbreak- in the old Meadowlands forward to the flag football Contributing Writer game. The second game ing loss to the University Stadium. season. was played at 12 noon of Texas due to two touch- “I feel like we have “It’s an awesome change on the same day, against downs getting called back an extremely great after soccer season is The Saint Peter’s Flag Towson University. Both because of penalties, chance on winning,” said done,” said Fenice. “I get to Football team would have games ended in losses for according to department D’Amato before the recent travel and experience oth- of loved to capture a title the Peacocks. records. tournament. er things- not just with soc- win at a recent tournament Member Tamir Sessoms Back when this institute D’Amato has a strong cer girls, but with people in Maryland, however, the said, “Despite the crushing was a College, Saint Peter’s background with the pro- I may have never thought Peacocks fell short and defeats, I had an awesome College Intramural Sports gram, making appearances I’d have things in common will not be heading to the time.” Department co-ed entry in over 30 games. Despite with. ” national tournament this According to the MSOA, for flag football advanced losing, his most memo- The overall atmosphere year. this is the only tournament to the Final Four of the rable moment is when he for the team is a very The Maryland Student organized and facilitated 25th annual American scored his first touchdown relaxed, friendly yet a com- Officials Association host- by students. Senior captain Collegiate Intramural receiving the throw from petitive vibe. ed the 24th Mid-Atlantic of the Peacocks Andrew Championships (ACIC) a female teammate on the “Overall, I feel this team Regional Flag Football D’Amato worked hard on National Flag Football very last play of the game. has an outstanding bunch Classic, otherwise known as organizing the program Tournament located on site Every year new pros- of individuals, we are like the regional tournament, this year and recruiting at the University of New pects are brought in, old a family and will be friends which is played every year players. Orleans. It was the best fin- members graduate and long after,” said D’Amato. where other collegiate club The rich history of Saint ish ever for Saint Peter’s. new people sign up. Mostly Hopefully next time flag football teams within Peter’s Select Flag Football Saint Peter’s University non-student athletes make around, the team will have the region compete against team has affected the mind- knows how to win flag foot- up the squad; however, practiced on what they one another. set of those who wear the ball not only by the stu- some teammates are out need to do to win and sort Unfortunately, the jersey today. The club team dents but, also by the staff of season student athletes, out their problems. They results from the weekend won the co-recreational and alumni. In 2011, The consisting of track and soc- are unsure if there will be tournament that took place division championship at Ghosts, of Saint Peter’s cer players. any more tournaments and November 16th-17th were the NIRSA Mid-Atlantic College were made up of Senior Emily Fenice events for this upcoming not the ones that Saint Flag Football Tournament the college’s Recreation makes a third year appear- year. Peter’s wanted. The squad hosted by he University of Department. The team ance as a member. She Senior Alex Riddick, a played Saturday November Maryland in 2005. won the co-ed division of also participated on the first year player said, “It 16th at 9 a.m. against the However, the ‘05 squad the 2011 New York Giants Women’s Soccer Team was a good learning expe- co-ed team from the host missed out on reaching the Snow Bowl charity flag for the past four years, rience and really opened school, the University of national Final Four when football tournament held and every year she looks up our eyes.” Saint Peter’s preps to take on Seton Hall

BY MIKE WRIGHT However, Seton Hall came out is all about and you only get that play together a lot and you just loss to Oklahoma and a double Staff Writer flying in the second, outscoring through experience.” have to go through some of the overtime loss to Mercer. Seton Saint Peter’s 47-31, to hang on Saint Peter’s is a team that wars to really build that chem- Hall won its season opener over for a 76-61 victory. boasts eight newcomers, fresh istry,” said Dunne. “They’re a Niagara, before dropping Kent Every year since John So far this season, the faces that have been making good group of kids who do a lot State, in-state rival Monmouth, Dunne took over as the men’s Peacocks have seen their a difference so far this season. together off the court, now it’s and upsetting Virginia Tech at head basketball coach, Saint share of ups and downs. As of After just five games, it is clear just a matter of going through home in the Prudential Center. Peter’s has made the trip to November 29, Saint Peter’s is that junior forward Marvin the wars on the court.” Before its December 14 match- take on the Seton Hall Pirates. 2-3 and riding an impressive Dominique, who transferred While they may not be up with the Peacocks, Seton Hall Unfortunately for the Peacocks, two game winning streak with from Fordham, is the marquee the national power that they will still have to face a slew of every year they have come up victories over Farleigh Dickinson player on the Peacocks’ roster. once were, Seton Hall is by far local teams, including Farleigh short. and Binghamton. Before they Dominique currently leads the the most recognizable oppo- Dickinson, LIU, Rutgers, and On December 14 at the take on the Pirates, they’ll have team in points per game with nent on Saint Peter’s schedule. NJIT. Prudential Center, Saint Peter’s to play road games at Boston 18.0 and rebounding with 8.8. Although there is no one cur- While it may be hard to not will get another crack at a win University, at Canisius, and The biggest challenge so rently on the Pirates roster who look ahead at their matchup that has eluded them for much at Niagara. For Dunne, it’s all far for the Peacocks has been was alive when the team last against Seton Hall, Dunne of the past decade, when they tip- about getting improving as the meshing all the talent they have appeared in the Final Four in knows that his team has to teak off at noon against the Pirates in season goes along. together. Dominique, along with 1989 and despite the university’s it game by game and continue to a game that will be televised on “I think we’ve had a lot of freshman point guard and Saint seven-year NCAA tournament string together victories before Fox Sports Network. good moments and I think we’ve Peter’s Prep graduate Trevis drought, Seton Hall is a team they get into MAAC conference Last season, Saint Peter’s had had some poor moments,” said Wyche, have both been imme- that can make some noise in the play. one of its greatest chances to put Dunne, who is in his eighth sea- diately inserted into the start- brand new Big East Conference “We’re just trying to get bet- their stamp on what has been a son as the Peacock head coach. ing lineup and are still building this season. ter everyday,” said Dunne. “We mostly one-sided rivalry game. In “As we go along, we’ve got to chemistry with veterans such as As of November 29, the know that if we continue to do what was another late November increase the good moments and junior guard Desi Washington. Pirates sport a 4-2 record that the things to get better everyday, matchup, the Peacocks were able decrease the poor moments; “They have a great attitude, could just as easily be 6-0, as their then all the rest of the stuff can to take a 30-29 lead into the half. that’s just what coming together but sometimes you just have to only blemishes are a one point fall into place for us.” THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM LIFESTYLE 11

NAVY game. We get too down prize. “For me, I think year that’s what matters to a hand out on shooters, FROM PAGE 12 on ourselves so as soon as once we come to January me” staying with our defensive we learn to take it easy on and we start playing con- The Peahens will play principles, trailing the deficit before the final ourselves and take it out ference we’re going to be a Sacred Heart Saturday, ball when we need to, and buzzer. on the other time, we’ll be much different team,” said November 23rd at the getting through screens “At first I think we good.” Coyle. “For right now, its Yanitelli Recreation and stuff,” Smith said. came out strong and we Although the Peahens a growing process for all Center. Looking forward, “Basically being more fought back a little bit,” are starting this season of us. The steps are going Smith believes the adjust- focused on defense.” said Smith. “But I think at with a 0-3 record, Coyle is to be small but as long as ments they need to make half time we need to refo- confident about her team we’re playing our best bas- will be on the defensive cus and get back in the and has her eyes on the ketball at the end of the end. “It’s definitely getting Peacocks Lose Close One Versus Greyhounds BY JESSE KICKEY two-game series against with 11:58 remaining in 6 points, 2 rebounds, and the ball, down 1, with Staff Writer the Peacocks last season. the first half. an assist, would hit threes 10.5 seconds to play. They The Peacocks have Some good possessions in consecutive possessions would get one to fall and lost four straight at the by the Peacocks would to give the Greyhounds take a 66-65 lead leaving Yanitelli Center. Loyola help them push their lead a 56-55 lead with 6:45 to Saint Peter’s with one more is 1-1 on their current 4 to 33-23 halfway through go. Leads for both teams chance to earn a victory. The Saint Peter’s game road trip. the first. They would go would not remain safe as The Peacocks would try Peacocks women’s bas- Guard Antonia Smith on to score 4 unanswered they both exchanged leads to get a win, but time would ketball team fell to the had 24 points for the points to bring their lead late with Loyola taking expire without a shot even Loyola Greyhounds 66-65 Peacocks. Forward to 37-23, their largest of a 1 point lead late in the being put up. on Sunday, December 1, Kaydine Bent added 4 the game, with 3:30 to game. When the final buzz- at the Yanitelli Center in rebounds and 3 assists. go in the first half. Saint The Greyhounds would er sounded, it was the Jersey City, New Jersey. For the Greyhounds, Peter’s would head into the hold on to this lead with Greyhounds who came With the loss, the guard Kara Marshall con- locker room up 41-34. 16.5 seconds to go. The away with the 66-65 vic- Peacocks fall to 0-5. Loyola tributed 24 points and 2 The Greyhounds would Peacocks, trailing by 1, tory, handing Saint Peter’s improves to 2-5 with the assists and center Tiffany start the second half hot got possession and scored a heartbreaking loss. victory. The Peacocks Padgett added 7 rebounds. as they went on a 9-4 run, causing the crowd to cheer The Peacocks will return are still looking for their Both teams traded points including 3 of 4 from the loudly as they took a 65-64 to action on December 4 first win this season. early with the game tied free-throw line, to trim the lead with just 9 seconds to when they wrap up their This was the 58th meet- at 7 with 16:45 remaining Peacocks’ lead to 2. With go. 5 game home stand versus ing between Saint Peter’s in the first. Saint Peter’s 11:46 left in the game, the After that score, the Stony Brook. and the Greyhounds. would jump out to a 10-9 game remained very tight officials went over to take The Greyhounds picked lead a minute later as they with Saint Peter’s holding a look at the play and end- up their 21st win in the continued to put pressure on to a 49-48 lead. ed up adding an extra 1.5 series with the victory. on Loyola. They would see Loyola guard Nicole seconds to the game clock. The Greyhounds swept the their lead extend to 18-14 Krusen, who finished with Loyola now possessed Looking Back at the Women’s Soccer 2013 Season

BY ALEXANDRA captains I ever had, and LIVINGSTON them graduating is a huge Staff Writer loss to this program and University. Of course it’s our job to keep them on schedule for graduating, The Saint Peter’s wom- but they are great losses en’s soccer team wrapped for us. But with that being up their season with a said, I am in the process tough loss against Siena. of bringing in a whole new The Peahens finished team for FALL 2014. I am with an overall record of hoping to supplement the 2-15 with 11 of those loss- returning players with a es occurring in confer- strong new squad of young ence play. Although they hungry focused student had several bumps in the athletes. I am optimistic road, the coach and play- and very excited about ers alike view this season next season.” as a foundation for future This fall season was real- seasons. ly a jumping off point for “I knew this season was the women’s soccer team. going to be tough because Many adjustments on the our coach that was hired field need to be made in did not have enough order to improve next time to recruit girls,” season. Gregory believes said senior Margaret some of the changes and Neiswanger. “We only had SAINT PETER’S ATHLETICS improvements need to 6 returners and recruit- Saint Peter’s women’s soccer team huddle up on the field for one of their last matches of the season. come from off the field. ing at least 10 girls in that “My advice would be small amount of time he a long period of time real- thought it was an easy day up from there. But it to step up and start tak- had is very difficult. We ly negatively effected our and we made them earn also seemed that people ing leadership roles,” said did struggle this season, team going into this sea- everything every step of became comfortable with Gregory. “They’re really but it was a building sea- son because it was a huge the way. Goals against us losing. Having a positive going to need people to son. All throughout the disadvantage,” said senior went down drastically, and attitude can actually make set the standard of play season, our coach con- Madison Gregory. “We the majority of the games a difference. We have for next season so every- stantly had recruits com- had no recruits, and only were close. We left it all on shocked the conference one should be working ing to look at the school. 6 people returning to play. the field, and walked off before when we were the really hard now, in the off This season was a build- We didn’t have a team at with our heads held high, only team to be Marist in season, to get better.” ing year for all the years that time. If our athletic know we played the game our conference last year. Despite a 2-15 record to come. This year we department didn’t drag well, and represented the Anything is possible and this season, Bielan is very may not have had the best their feet on the hiring Saint Peter’s community we just need to make sure optimistic about his team record, but overall it was process of a coach I think well.” everyone on our team and their ability to turn a much better atmosphere we would have faired a lot From a player’s per- believes that.” that record around. than the previous years better this season because spective, Neiswanger had With more than half “My hopes are for us to and I know that it was a we would have had time to a more critical eye when of the team graduating begin and end the season good base for the next recruit and bring in more reviewing the fall season. in May, 2014, that only healthy, and successful,” years to come.” players who could have Even though the Peahens leaves 7 returning play- said Bielan. “I plan to Last year, the coach of helped our program.” were dealt a not-so-great ers. Fortunately, Bielan continue closing the scor- the women’s soccer team Head Coach Rob Bielan hand, she believes that a has had the time to prop- ing gaps in matches and quit and a new one wasn’t was very optimistic about positive attitude could’ve erly and aggressively I plan on scoring more hired until 6 months after the team’s performance made a difference. recruit players. The loss goals. This is a work in his departure. This is this season despite the “I think that we all of seniors, especially cap- progress, but if we con- really unheard of in col- Peahen’s losing record need to work on having tains Neiswanger and tinue to go forward with lege athletics especially on and late start. more of a positive atti- Gregory, will be felt next high expectations, we may the D1 level. The Peahens “Our team stepped up tude,” Neiswanger said. season both emotionally surprise a lot of our oppo- really suffered because of and embraced some of the “We have always been and physically. nents. Again this season this in many areas. With changes I implemented the underdogs, which is “It’s unfortunate that was a good springboard only 14 girls on the ros- immediately,” said Bielan. actually a good position I was only able to coach into the future and if ter and barely any time to “They came out from the to be in because people and train some of these we continue moving for- mesh as a team, winning first game and played with don’t expect much out players for one season,” ward, the sky is the limit! games proved incredibly passion, and optimism. of us. That just means said Bielan. “For instance, FLOCK UP!” difficult. We challenged some of that we have nothing to my captains Maggie and “Not having a coach for the bigger teams who lose and we can only go Maddy are two of the best THE PAUW WOW - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, 2013 - PAUWWOW.COM 12 SPORTS Volleyball star heads for bright future BY MIKE WRIGHT Reinhart was also one of Staff Writer 10 seniors named to the Most Noble Order of the Peacock, an honor which recognizes the 10 rising seniors with the highest Coming off of a 4-28 grade-point average. season that included Although it is clear a 2-17 in-conference that she excels in the record, a lot of people classroom, Reinhart is might say that it was no slouch on the volley- another disappoint- ball court either, as she ing season for the Saint finished her senior sea- Peter’s University wom- son ranked 16th in the en’s volleyball team. entire nation in service However, the program, aces per set. Reinhart which has struggled in also finished third on recent years, got a nice the team with 223 kills. piece of news earlier in Despite not playing the month when senior for her high school, Laura Reinhart was Reinhart was recruit- awarded for her work ed to Saint Peter’s for off the court and in the her play on the Allegro classroom. Volleyball Club Team Reinhart, a three-year in Denville, New Jersey. team captain, was named Upon her arrival in to the Capital One Jersey City, she instantly Academic All-District II began to make an impact first team. As a result, on the program. After the Newton, New Jersey seeing a solid amount of native will now move playing time during her onto the national bal- freshman year, Reinhart lot for the chance to be became a regular start- named to the Capital er as an outside hitter One Academic All- beginning in her sopho- America team. more season. For Reinhart, it’s a While her success- prestigious honor that ful career may be over, just a few years ago it is clear that Reinhart seemed to be almost is proud of how far her unimaginable. team has come and is “It’s really cool, excited for the future because there was a time of the Saint Peter’s when I didn’t necessar- program. ily even want to go to “I wanted this year college,” said Reinhart, to be the best it could who sports an almost be and I think a lot of perfect 3.98 grade point people would look at average. “In high school our record and say that I never opened a book we didn’t have the best and I didn’t really care, year, but sincerely, with but when I got here, it what we have and how became a part of my the program is build- life; I wanted to do well, ing, we kind of did,” SAINT PETER’S ATHLETICS I wanted to get good said Reinhart. “It was an While helping lead her team to an improvement of a season, Reinhart (above) has not only seen success on the field, but in the classroom too. grades, and it has been improvement individu- really cool to see my ally, as a team, and as a I can never see Saint officially come to a close, thinking about every- change in maturity.” program.” Peter’s volleyball being she has no plans on giv- thing,” said Reinhart. “I see it, other people A large reason why what it was two years ing up the sport for good, “Honestly, the way I’m see it, and it’s been a Reinhart has so much ago,” said Reinhart, who as she currently coaches looking at it is, I’m 21 good change in my life.” confidence in the future during just four seasons, 15 year-old girls for the years old, I’m turning 22 This was not the first of the program has to do played for three differ- same Allegro Volleyball in February, I’m gradu- time Reinhart has been with first year head coach ent coaches. “He created Club Team she played on ating in May, and if I awarded for her aca- Andrew Brown. After a culture of not just want- as a youth. want to do something demic performance. serving as the head coach ing to win, but expecting Aside from her con- absolutely crazy like With a double major for both Montclair High to win. tinued involvement in travel Europe, move to in business and histo- School boys’ and girls’ “I have the upmost volleyball, Reinhart has California, or pursue an ry, she was awarded the volleyball teams, Brown respect for Andrew and some big plans for her entrepreneurship oppor- Metro Atlantic Athletic came to Saint Peter’s in the best part about him future off of the court tunity, now is the time to Conference Academic 2013 and made it very is that he’s not just a as well, even though she do it. There are a lot of Honor each of the past clear that he intended to phenomenal head coach, may not be quite sure opportunities and possi- two years, while being turn the struggling pro- he’s also phenomenal what those plans are just bilities out there for me, named to the Dean’s List gram around. person.” yet. so I’m very grateful for in each of her first three “With him [Brown] as While Reinhart’s col- “I’ve had four intern- that.” years at Saint Peter’s. the head of the program, lege volleyball career has ships, but I’m literally Women’s Basketball Falls to Navy

BY ALEXANDRA “I think in spurts we did three-pointer to end the LIVINGSTON what we were supposed to Peahen’s dry spell. This Staff Writer do,” said Coyle. “But right field goal would close now because it’s all new to Navy’s lead to single dig- them in terms of a new sys- its, the first time since tem. We’re still making a the 16-minute mark. The lot of mistakes that I think Peahens would go on a The Saint Peter’s wom- once we correct we’re going 7-point run with 5 minutes en’s basketball team lost to be a pretty decent team. to go in the first half with their third straight non- But we’re just making too the help of Senior guard conference game to the many mistakes right now.” Aziza May. Navy answered Navy Goats 70-51 Tuesday, The Peahens had an right back and ended November 19th. This game aggressive start to the first the Peahen’s streak with was 5th time the two teams half trading baskets with a three-point field goal have met in non-confer- Navy. Two quick, back-to- from Chloe Stapleton. ence play with the Peahens back three-pointers from Saint Peter’s continued to now leading the series 3-2. Navy’s Kara Pollinger put battle back and was able The Peahens were com- the Goats ahead 12-4. to stay within reach going ing off of two non-confer- On the offensive end, the into the half with Navy ence losses in their first two Peahens struggled and leading 33-22. to single digits. With just the Goats with 21 points games when they met Navy spent most of the time In the second half, the under 10 minutes to go and three players scoring in the Yanitelli Recreation on the defense while the Peahens would score right in the game, Navy went 7 points each. In the last Center on Tuesday. This Goats warmed up by scor- away with a jump shot on a 6-0 run with back- minutes of the game, the has been a slow start to the ing in the paint for the from Sophomore forward to-back three-pointers. Peahens seemed to run season for the Peahens, start of the half. Bridget Whitfield. The Break downs on defense out of steam and would but Head Coach Pat Coyle With just under 12 min- two teams traded baskets proved to be the achilles eventually face a 19 point believes they will turn it utes to go, Junior guard and with a jump shot from heel for the Peahens with around. Antonia Smith downed a Smith, the lead was cut Navy’s Pollinger leading SEE NAVY PAGE 11