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The La Salle Collegian Vol. 93 Issue 5

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Philadelphia, Pa. Vol. 93, Issue 5 October 3, 2019 Town hall tries to ease concerns Officials address recent crime; some students still feel unheard Rita Offutt Philadelphia Police Department’s describing the event as “a good RAVE Guardian App regularly and pre-submitted student questions. Editor 35th District, Amada Guthorn, the opportunity for us to come announced the university is in the The first question focused on Assistant Vice President of Public together as a community.” process of acquiring new public mobilizing public safety officers On Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., dozens of Safety, and Dawn Soufleris, the Guthorn proceeded to give a safety vehicles. Guthorn ended her with bicycles, to which Guthorn members of the student body and Vice President of Student Affairs lecture on university safety, talk by reminding the student body responded that her office is “trying university faculty and and Enrollment, addressed the introducing the new slogan that La Salle’s administration has to recruit other officers to do bike administration congregated in the student body and acted as the #safertogether. During her “no vested interest in [withholding patrol...and get them trained, and Dan Rodden Theater to host the evening’s keynote speakers. lecture, Guthorn invited all information from] students” and get them out.” There is currently second Public Safety Town Hall. To begin the town hall, Allen students to become a part of the urging members of the La Salle one Public Safety officer who The town hall was moderated by delivered a brief introduction, Public Safety Advisory Group, community with further concerns undertakes bike patrol. Anna Allen, the Assistant Vice emphasizing that the town which meets monthly during the to contact university officials. President of Campus Life. Ernest hall would not go beyond the academic year. She informed the Allen proceeded to direct the See SAFETY Page 3 Ransom, the Captain of the preset one-hour time limit and student body that she checks the keynote speakers to respond to Dog-friendly community at St. George Hall opens

Elyssa Loughlin announced that it would Editor become the first University in On Monday, Sept. 23, La Salle Philadelphia to open a dog- University officials, students friendly residence hall. One and staff joined members of of the first in the nation, St. the press for the official ribbon George is a space that allows cutting of Philadelphia’s first for non-service animals to be dog-friendly residence hall: St. a daily fixture in the lives of George. The event was well- college students and faculty attended by humans and dogs members. Soufleris looked to alike; President Colleen Hanycz, open the residence hall here Vice President for Student because “research indicates Affairs and Enrollment Services clearly that pet ownership can Dawn Soufleris and Board of help owners, and others with Trustees member and Vice access to animals, lower anxiety President for Human Resources and stress levels, lower blood at Purina, La Salle’s partner in pressure and help individuals opening a dog-friendly dorm, feel more at home in a new Steve Dengan all spoke to the place.” Under the direction of audience of 23 canines and Soufleris and with the help of over 100 humans. The ribbon sponsors like Purina, the idea cutting, which coincided came to fruition. “Having a with Take Your Dog to Work dog-friendly hall allows … [for] Day, occurred in the newly students [to] feel even more refurbished dog-friendly lounge like La Salle is their home! We in St. George. The dog park, feel very lucky to have had this which is accessible through the opportunity and for Purina for St. George Lounge, was also funding this initiative.” broken in by the students’ and faculty and staff’s dogs. La Salle Public Safety via Twitter In February, La Salle See DOGS Page 4 The dog-friendly community includes the newly renovated St. George lounge featuring dog themed decorations. Alumna honored by the WNBA Steven Silvestro Moore taking a year off in the WNBA since being hired as Editor same season. the Lynx’s head coach back in INDEX Women’s basketball alumna In the WNBA Draft, Reeve 2010, and in just her second Cheryl Reeve, ’88, was named selected the eventual Rookie of season she won the first WNBA News 2-3 the WNBA Basketball Executive the Year Napheesa Collier with Champion in franchise history. Nobel Prize Week of the Year just two seasons after the sixth overall pick, the lowest The Lynx dynasty went on Politics 4 House Speaker Pelosi she became General Manager a Rookie of the Year has been to win four championships in launches impeachment of the Minnesota Lynx while selected since 2005. Collier seven years, while going to the inquiry. Editorial 5 Page 2 continuing to serve as head averaged 13.1 points per game, WNBA Finals six times in seven coach. 6.6 rebounds per game and led years. In 2013, the Lynx were a Commentary 6-7 Reeve beat out Las Vegas Aces the Lynx with 1.9 steals per perfect 7-0 in the playoff in rout “Roger on the Quad” General Manager of Basketball game. to their second title. Two seniors film a tv Operations Dan Padover by one Reeve orchestrated five trades Reeve is a two-time winner Features 8-9 show as their senior point as she received four first- including one with the Los of WNBA Coach of the Year project. place votes, two second-place Angeles Sparks for WNBA All- in 2011 and 2016 as she has A & E 10-11 Page 8 votes and two third-place votes Star Odyssey Sims, who led the the highest winning percentage from the 11 voters. team with 14.5 points per game of any WNBA Head Coach in Kicks 12 After becoming general and 5.4 assists per game. history with 231 wins, fifth all- Inktober manager in December of 2017, Along with signing Damiris time and most among women. Celebrate October by drawing something new Reeve has been in command as Dantas who led the team with Her 40 playoff wins is the CAKE 13 everyday. the Lynx rebuild after losing a 39.3 three-point percentage, most all-time, eight more than Page 11 multiple players from their 9.2 points per game and 4.5 the next closest. Sports 14-16 dynasty including Lindsay rebounds per game. [email protected] Whalen to retirement and Maya Reeve has dominated in the

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TheLSUCollegian 2 NEWS Oct. 3, 2019 Health fair to connect campus and community, raise awareness Rita Offutt provide vision screenings. cadets will also serve to Editor Representatives will be ensure all participants are On Saturday, Oct. 6, present to speak about able to enjoy a positive, fun La Salle University is early detection of breast and safe environment. hosting the eigth Annual cancer and offer resources TiRease Holmes, Health Fair, inviting for those who want to the executive director both students and the know more. Beyond of Residence Life and neighborhood to come numerous health-focused Community Engagement, together to learn about opportunities, students and said, “My hope and goal personal wellness, disease community members will for this annual community prevention and to further be performing at the fair, health fair is to offer the La Salle’s partnership showcasing various talents. opportunity [the chance] with the community. The Additionally, the Explore of prevention. A healthier event, which is sponsored Your Health committee has community is a stronger and by Aetna, will take place invited the Rapping About thriving community. This in the parking lot of the Prevention (RAP) team is why we intentionally Shoppes at La Salle starting La Salle University to attend. This will be the seek out a diverse set of at 11 a.m. Specifically, The Health Fair is an annual event that connects La Salle to the surrounding community of Olney. first year RAP presents at vendors both internally the fair will be located the Health Fair, but they and externally to share in between the Public providing a high quality “[operating] with mutual providing attendees with are known for offering a their expertise, shine the Safety Headquarters and event. The Explore Your respect, compassion, and information pertaining high-energy performance light on issues and build Beneficial Bank. All La Health (EYH) team is made inclusivity and work to to their field. Returning comprised of teamwork awareness.” Holmes Salle students and staff up of a group of students, live those values in our vendors will include exercises, live rap, dance believes the Public Health are asked to move their faculty, staff, campus neighborhood through Zumba, a fire truck, Ed performance, noteworthy Fair is “the ideal opportunity vehicles from this section representatives, community purposeful partnerships.” Snyder Hockey, Remedy facts and an appropriate to bridge the gap between of the parking lot between members and leaders from EYH works to promote Spa Chair massages and dose of humor. [the] community and [the] 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and 6 various organizations who solidarity and intends to use La Salle nutrition and Volunteers will include university, surrounding p.m. Oct. 5. all function as part of an the Health Fair to engage in nursing students, some students from La Salle’s a topic that we can all The Explore Your Health initiative of La Salle’s healthy learning, snacking, of whom will be taking nutrition, nursing and personally relate to, health, team started planning Community Building and screenings. attendees’ blood pressure. public health majors as Healthy Lifestyles, and the Health Fair over team. Their mission This year, there will There will be two mobile well as student athletes. well-being.” the summer in hopes of statement focuses on be over 65 vendors screening vehicles; one will The 35th Police District [email protected] Nobel Prizes to be announced next week

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hall to address out?Bianca Abbate Luckily, he went back into Editor the woods soon after that,” Loughlin said. “It’s just a Step aside, squirrels. shame, because it clearly safety concerns The University has some used to be someone’s dog. new furry friends on He’s neutered. I hate to SAFETY acknowledged that such campus, except they are think he used to have a FROM FRONT problems are a “supervisory not so friendly. Over the home and now he’s just out The next question issue,” as La Salle Public past couple of weeks, there fending for himself.” focused on the presence Safety has repeatedly made several La Salle students Another junior townhouse of a Public Safety officer commitments to pick up have reported seeing wild resident Mary Kate Fasy near St. Miguel Court – students as needed. Guthorn dogs as they were walking was walking home with an officer is present daily further encouraged the towards St. Miguel her roommate when she from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. student body to email Public Townhouses. had her own scare. She Soufleris then addressed Safety about such concerns. Junior townhouse resident says that when she saw the lack of adherence to the Chris Tomlinson, a resident Casey Wischusen was that there was a white on-campus parking policy, assistant in St. George Hall, walking back to the dog lurking around in the detailing how parking is a expressed his deep frustration townhouses on Clarkson grassy area in front of the multidivisional initiative with on-campus safety and Ave. when she was met Anselm Hall building, she and she stated that “there the lack of administrative with surprise by a white froze in her tracks. Having are times when safety and response led him to mutt. According to been attacked by two dogs security issues rise above contemplate transferring Wischusen, the dog started on two separate occasions ticketing cars for parking.” out of La Salle. Guthorn to act aggressively towards in her childhood, Fasy was When asked how La Salle responded, articulating her and was barking nervous to continue on intends to work with the that the university “did not loudly. Wischusen backed the path. She remarked, community to make sure [reduce] the number of public Rita Offutt away slowly, but the dog “I’m a total dog lover, everyone feels welcome safety officers on campus.” University administrators and Philadelphia police officer Ransom looked as if it were about but it’s really frustrating on campus, Soufleris Soufleris also responded field questions from students during the town hall. to jump or run toward and genuinely scary that discussed Public Safety to Tomlinson’s question, resident of the St. Miguel shots being fired nearby her. Wischusen promptly when I’m walking home, Officers’ new visibility specifically explaining why townhouses asked the final and…alone in the dark.” warned her housemates I have to worry that I vests and the subsequent students have replaced question of the evening, In contrast, Bredan Funk and said, “I’ve never had a could potentially have an increased engagement with security team members at seeking to understand if the and Ricky Whitmore, bad experience with dogs, interaction with one of the community. The next residence hall reception third year housing policy both of whom are juniors and I really thought I was the dogs that could result question addressed the desks. She said that La Salle would remain in place even living in the townhouses, going to get seriously in one of my friends or lack of security cameras “reduced the money [being after a student was robbed at both reported feeling safe hurt.” myself getting hurt.” Fasy and officer presence at paid] to Allied and put it gunpoint outside St. Miguel. when they are on campus. Senior communication wanted to take a different student-frequented SEPTA into student lines” because Soufleris said, “Despite this Freshman commuter major and Wister Court route to her townhouse, but stops. Ransom responded there are “fewer complaints incident this year...the other student Charlie Bristol resident Elyssa Loughlin luckily a nearby car scared that he would personally about the service from things that happened last echoed their sentiments, has also had several run- away the dog and the two be reaching out to SEPTA other students...because our year were off campus... [and] expressing that he feels ins with the dog. “He once were able to get back to to see if they are willing to students are invested at being I still believe strongly that it safe on campus as well. approached me with his their townhouse safely. make adjustments. there.” Multiple sources is safer to live on campus Freshman resident tail wagging and tounge One source said that Finally, Soufleris addressed close to Tomlinson have than it is to live off campus.” Destiny Bell said her out, so I said ‘hi,’ and he the white dog had been a question about the confirmed that he firmly La Salle will be moving feelings on on-campus just started barking at me. reported to animal control potential for La Salle to intends to transfer out of La forward with the third year safety “depends on if it There were tons of people weeks ago, but as of have an on-campus police Salle. Luke Fey spoke next, housing policy. is nighttime or daytime.” around, but none of us Tuesday, Oct. 1, the beast force, saying La Salle has bringing up concerns on the Elizabeth McLaughlin, Bell, who attended the were able to move because remains in the woods. a “very strong partnership lack of lighting on various a member of the Class of town hall, said “[the town we were so scared. [email protected] with Ransom and [the] pathways on campus. 2022, took issue with the hall] should have opened 35th district and [the] 14th Guthorn encouraged Fey decision to do so, saying, up to questions from the district...[which are the] to participate in a lighting “The university’s main jump…I don’t think a two prescincts that watch walk around, which is when defense of the new three- lot of people [felt] their La Salle Public over La Salle.” Furthmore, various university officials year housing policy is voices [were] heard.” Soufleris stated that La walk La Salle’s campus to that staying on campus Junior resident student Salle’s “public safety discuss and ensure proper is safer. Taking such an August Sodano said he Safety Weekly officers have a different lighting. Another student immediate approach to a still “feels incredibly level of engagement” which asked about the possibility long-term problem is only unsafe on campus.” Emily Report make them better suited to of a student escort system, angering the student body Weintraut, a resident at St. care for the community. given the concerns about and will likely do little to Miguel, said, “Based on After discussing the pre- Public Safety’s practices. reduce crime in the area.” my previous experiences, I submitted questions, Allen Guthorn said a student Student response to the don’t trust La Salle Public Sunday, Sept. 22 Saturday, Sept. 28 opened the floor for live escort system is “a great Public Safety Town Hall Safety at all.” Marabella 6:00 p.m.— 9:00 p.m.— student questions. Seven opportunity to be a was varied. Sophomre DeBonventura, who lives On Tuesday, Sept. A liquor law questions from students were student-driven initiative.” Audrey Walker said that off campus, stated that she 24, a case of theft violation that took heard. The first came from The next student she feels “forced to walk did not attend the town was reported to place in St. Jerome Lauren Rosenberg, who questioned why students to and from the subway hall because “I know that the University that Hall was reported asked if any action would do not receive updates station by myself because [the administration] is occurred on the 1900 to Public Safety on be taken to improve the about the resolution of the shuttle is unpredictable not going to do anything block of W Olney Ave Monday, Sept. 30. shuttle system. Rosenberg safety violations. Ransom and sometimes runs 30 about student concerns.” at apporoximately 6pm was directed to email Public explained that his office minutes off schedule, and Students are encouraged two days prior. Safety. A member of the is limited in their ability the escort system feels to email Public Safety, water polo team spoke next, to offer resolution updates inaccessible because the Guthorn or Soufleris Tuesday, Sept. 24 Sunday, Sept. 29 bringing to light the team’s because of privacy laws people are rude and not with further questions or 11:11 a.m.— 5:30 p.m.— concerns about Public Safety but assured students he timely. [I have walked concerns. There was a A case report was officers denying students’ would look into remedying alone off-campus] when [email protected] case of trespassing filed on Monday, Sept. requested escorts. Guthorn the situation. A sophomore there were reports of that occurred in 30 for an occurrence the Lawrence of theft that took place CORRECTION: Administration Building; in St. George Hall on On Sept. 26, the Collegian erroneously reported that some student organization budgets were cut for the 2019-2020 the disposition has Sept. 29. academic year. No student organization budgets were reduced; all other reductions and cuts noted in the article are since been closed. accurate. 4 NEWS Oct. 3, 2019 Budget cuts lead administrators Residence to make creative solutions Jacob Garwood to offering some courses already offers, including these are now all provided every other semester focuses of adult gerontology by the lab fees. Science hall has Editor to build up demand.” and family primary care students know that stirring In August, La Salle The solution is not a new nurse practitioner programs. hot plates that either don’t University told the one, and many departments This year was also the heat or don’t stir have been Philadelphia Inquirer that have already operated under first time that students with a common sight in labs. “gone to it had met 91 percent of such a scheduling strategy science majors were charged Stirring hotplates are not its enrollment goal. The with little negative effect a different amount of money cheap, basic models from decline in the freshman on students. Looking at the to attend La Salle than those ThermoFisher Scientific class was a part of a larger University Catalogue, for in other majors. The variable start around $300 each. the dogs” demographic trend in the instance, shows that this tuition, in the form of Outdated and broken DOGS those students who live Northeast, where many tactic has been employed by science lab fees of $100 per equipment like this has FROM FRONT on campus and have colleges experienced lower departments that offer some course, was implemented been replaced, where Assistant director for approved ESA dogs that enrollment as a result of classes every other semester for the Fall 2019 semester possible, with the lab fees. campus activities Mina fit the breed requirements fewer students graduating or every other year. Barnett after almost two years of Cichowicz also said Koller is happy to work of St. George Hall so they high school. At La Salle, said of the change that planning. Charging science that the lab fees will at a University that is can too, enjoy the new this trend has had an “students still get the courses majors a higher tuition allow for the purchasing investing in the wellbeing amenities.” immediate consequence they need, benefit from the rate is not uncommon; of capital equipment. of its students and staff. After the ribbon cutting, for the university budget. varying perspectives that Penn State charges junior He said that previously, “[St. George] is such an there were dog treats Departments all across come with a more robust and senior science majors “There were really no actual investment in the provided for all pups in campus are operating class size, and we save about $2000 more per year funds being allocated mental health of students attendance, and there was under modified and on instructional costs.” than humanities students; towards purchasing bigger and staff. It’s nice to work a doggy-themed raffle as reduced budgets, including Kathleen Czekanski, Saint Joseph’s University pieces of equipment.” at a place where you see the attendees, both dog academic departments. Dean of the School of charges a per lab fee of The lab fees have people taking active steps and human, mingled. “It In the School of Arts and Nursing and Health $250; Villanova University instituted a fund which toward lasting solutions was really awesome to Sciences, the decreased Sciences, said that their doesn’t charge science can be used to purchase to address the growing see how many students budgets led the Dean’s efforts to mitigate budget majors more, but their these larger and more mental health concerns of and staff were there,” office to come up with cuts have focused around base tuition is $54,550. expensive instruments students.” Koller added assistant director for creative solutions that “evaluating the efficiencies There are over 900 seats used by science labs in that “students were really campus activities Mina ensure students are not of our operations while full in the lab courses for both the event that current excited about getting to Koller said. “We truly impacted by the cuts. keeping a focus on chemistry, biology, physics, equipment needs replaced see all the dogs that day. It are a dog-friendly and Pamela Barnett, Dean of the outcomes and the quality of environmental science and or that departments warmed my heart.” Aside dog-loving campus, and School of Arts and Sciences, the educational experience integrated science business need new, additional from providing emotional getting to see that many said, “Ultimately our goal for our students.” Czekanski and technology. That instruments. For instance, support, Soufleris also people come together was was to cut back on costs also explained that one way amount translates to over a gas chromatography believes that the dog- great.” while maintaining academic the school will account $90,000 collected from lab mass spectrometer, which friendly hall will teach With the residence hall quality.” The solutions for shifting budgets and fees, which is a considerably is commonly used in its residents a few new opening off to a smooth revolved around changing class sizes is by looking at large pool of money; science many science labs, can lessons. “Pet ownership start, the University when and how different the potential for increased equipment, however, is range in price anywhere [sic] teaches owners how is looking to grow its courses might be offered. enrollment in graduate expensive. According to from $5,000 to $100,000. to be responsible for the dog population over the Barnett explained that work. Czekanski said “we David Cichowicz, Associate Editor’s note: This article care of an animal, time next year. “In Fall 2020, they “worked with the have just launched a new Dean of the School of Arts is the second in an ongoing management and helps freshmen will be able to department chairs to Psychiatric Mental Health and Sciences and Professor series that examines the individuals connect with apply and bring their dog consider how to more Nurse Practitioner program of Chemistry, the lab university-wide budget cut others.” with them and reside in efficiently schedule courses. this fall that is attracting a fees are “supporting the implemented this year and There are currently three St. George,” Soufleris We imagined solutions lot of interest.” The new functioning of the labs.” seeks to understand what dogs living in St. George, told the Collegian. ranging from combining program is joining other Students in lab courses impacts the cut will have including “our newest “We are really excited under-enrolled courses, existing options in the previously had to purchase on the student experience ‘pup-scot’ Angus the about sharing this with sections with only a handful master of science in nursing their own goggles, lab at La Salle. Explorer,” Soufleris said. prospective students.” of students registered, option that the University notebooks and manuals; [email protected] “We are also opening up [email protected] access to the dog-friendly Lasallian Jubilee Year lounge and dog park to Symposium: Schedule of Events

Keynote Presentation with Dr. David Kirkland 12:30–1:30 p.m. Founders’ Hall Auditorium Lunch 1:30–2:30 p.m., Angela Polec via Twitter Founders’ Hall Atrium President Colleen Hanycz addresses an audience of press, students, Note:RSVP Tickets received after Keynote event faculty, staff and furry friends at the St. George ribbon cutting. To mark the 300th anniversary of St. Labyrinth 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. John Baptiste De La Salle’s death, Pope De La Salle Chapel Francis designated 2019 as the Lasallian Interfaith Evening Prayer 4 p.m. Jubilee Year. To celebrate, the University De La Salle Chapel, College Hall is holding a symposium under the name Spoken Word Workshop with The Peace Poets “Engaging an Uncomfortable World: 5–6:15 p.m. McShain Boardroom (Room 219), La Salle Union Lasallian Universities as Communities of Note: Workshop by invitation only Transformation.” The jubilee is to be held Performance by The Peace Poets 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. . Dan Rodden Theatre, Union Building Pamela Barnett via Twitter Note: Dessert bar to follow performance. Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences David Chickowicz makes a furry friend on “Bring your Dog to Work Day.” Oct. 3, 2019 POLITICS 5 China celebrates the seventieth anniversary of its government The People’s Republic of China shows off its might

Yitbarek Demesie of the military equipment need to uphold peaceful Kong in cracking down relationship, in which Hong agreement Britain and China Staff was on public display for the reunification and one on demonstrations. Eswar Kong is granted a special signed was called “One first time, according to South country, two systems, Prasad, a professor of trade status. The demonstrations Country, Two Systems.” China has celebrated Morning China’s post. protect the long-term policy at Cornell University, started out when Hong The agreement led to the its 70th anniversary of the Even though the grand stability of Hong Kong told CNBC, “I think the Kong’s leader announced autonomy that Hong Kong founding of the People’s spectacle continued and Macau, promote the escalation of protests on a bill that will enable Hong enjoys but the deal will expire Republic of china and throughout China, the peaceful development of the day of the anniversary Kong to extradite suspected in 2047, making Hong Kong Communist Party. A grand climate in Hong Kong was the cross-strait relationship, celebrations has already criminals to mainland China, fully integrated with China lavish military parade was quite different. The annual unite all Chinese people tested Beijing’s patience to be tried either in Taiwan or by that time. The protestors held in Tiananmen square on fireworks display was and continue to push for and the situation now seems mainland China. express their concern saying Oct. 1 2019. It is the largest cancelled in Hong Kong as complete unification of the ripe for Beijing to stage a The protestors see this China is unwilling to wait military parade yet in China’s a result of anti-government motherland.” direct intervention.” move as a threat to Hong until 2047 and is already history. protests. Some experts have This comes amid Kong’s special autonomous strengthening its grip. Among some of the In his speech, President voiced their concerns, as rising tensions among status that it was given China has framed the military equipment displayed Xi Jingping, said, “No force Chinese National Day is demonstrators and Hong back in 1997 when it was demonstration as terrorism, at the parade is a massive can stop the Chinese people. over, Beijing could take Kong’s police. China and transferred from Britain’s foreign influence and Dongfeng 41(DF-41) On our way forward, we a harder line on Hong Beijing have a special colonial rule to China. The possible foreign intervention. intercontinental nuclear This past week, an 18-year- missile, unmanned and WZ-8 old protestor was shot by the supersonic reconnaissance police while demonstrating drones, deep sea drones and and attacking a police officer. other conventional weapons He is the first protestor to be and missiles. shot by police despite the According to a BBC violent nature of the protests. translation, President Xi Police said in a press- Jinping led the ceremonies conference that he is with a speech, “It was today recieving medical attention 70 years ago, Chairman Mao and will be charged with stood before this very place assaulting a police officer and announced solemnly the once he recovers. No word founding of the people of on his current condition was China.” mentioned. In what is seen as a display While it remains to of power and military might, be seen if Hong Kong 15,000 personnel attended the protestors’ demands will parade. In the meticulously be met, the elaborate 70th organized showcas tanks, celebration of the Chinese aircrafts and 580 pieces of Communist Party was military equipment were overshadowed by unrest in rolled. 160 aircrafts flew Andy Wong/Associated Press Hong Kong. overhead where 40 percent Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a toast after giving a speech celebrating 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. [email protected] High risk home loans might cause strain

Thomas Cahalan and political appointees, to Urban Institute data. As it in a manner that isn’t mortgages. The Federal have some insurance against Editor who advocated for the for the Federal Housing sustainable and it’s putting Housing Finance Agency, future losses. However, this government to intervene Administration (FHA), more people at risk,” said as well as the Department process will take about a The federal government when homeownership rates 57 percent of the loans it David Stevens, a former of Housing and Urban year to fully enact and these has increased its exposure declined several years ago. insured rose to high-risk commissioner of the Federal Development, continued to alterations to the current to mortgages deemed risky, Numerous government status, which jumped at a Housing Administration allow Fannie and Freddie system could cause further as federal officials over officials, originating in the rate of 38 percent two years who administered the to increase their exposure disruptions to the housing the past four years have Obama administration, prior. Mortgage Bankers to risky loans during the market. One disruption to initiated steps to clear the believed that the private Current trends of the Association until last year. Trump administration. the market that could occur way for companies to issue market would take over high-risk lending binge “Competition, particularly While current White House is that this change in policy loans that most borrowers the management of these has put some executives in certain market conditions, officials have not directly would make it even more will likely not be able to mortgages. and regulators on edge. can lead to a false narrative, pushed for the change expensive to buy homes, repay. In the current year of They believe the trend will like ‘housing will never go in mortgage policies, which would most likely Currently, Fannie Mae, 2019, there is now more become more serious if down’ or ‘you will never observers of the issue argue create a tough political Freddie Mac and the Federal government backed housing the economy continues to lose on mortgages.’ ” they have done little to stop dynamic for the upcoming Housing Administration debt than at any other display a weak performance The risky situation the change. general election as well. guarantee about $7 trillion point in the history of the or slide into a recession, is a direct unintended The White House has not “Certainly, I think we do in mortgage-related debt, United States, according which more economists consequence of the steps designated the mortgage risk need to be concerned overall which is 33 percent more to data collected by the are predicting could taken more than a decade issue as a top priority due to about some of the risk that’s than before the housing Urban Institute. Taxpayers happen within a year. Two ago in response to the 2008 the current impeachment in the mortgage market,” crisis, which is based off of shoulder much of the risk, Freddie Mac officials told financial crisis, which itself situation. said Mark Calabria, director company and government while homeowners continue a government inspector stemmed from excessive In response to the of the Federal Housing data. Since these entities to face debt payments that earlier this year that some mortgage lending and a situation, Trump Finance Agency (FHFA), are managed by the US amount to nearly half of of the loans they had been broad national effort on administration officials are which is the organization government, a large increase their monthly income, pushed to buy already boosting homeownership. searching for the means that oversees Fannie Mae in loan defaults could which is considered by carried a high risk of Democrats pushed to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “There are potentially cost taxpayers experts to be too steep. default, which would see for regulations on risky and Freddie Mac from some patches in the housing hundreds of billions of Around 30 percent of the risk drastically increase lending, but administration government control. The market that are going to hit dollars. loans guaranteed by Fannie if the economy slows down. regulators from the Obama Trump administration has some turbulence if there’s a This risk is derived from Mae last year went beyond “There is a point here administration were later started to initiate its response downturn.” the direct result of pressure this level. This percentage where, in an effort to create persuaded by Fannie Mae by allowing the two firms [email protected] created by the lending of loans went up around 14 access to homeownership, and Freddie Mac toward to hold on to most of their industry, consumer groups percent in 2016, according you may actually be doing implementing riskier current capital in order to 6 EDITORIAL Oct. 3, 2019

THE LA SALLE Collegian Editorial est. 1931 COLLEGIAN A record number of students Editor-in-chief Jacob Garwood [email protected] voted in 2018; let’s keep the Managing Editor Bianca Abbate [email protected] momentum going in 2019 Business Manager Jonathan Mains The 2018 midterm elections saw a record voter turnout, especially among college students. The National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement [email protected] published by the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University reports that 39.1 percent of students at participant schools voted in Head Copy Editor Karen Kerwick 2018. That compares to a meager 19.7 percent just four years earlier in 2014. [email protected] La Salle has reason to be especially proud; our 2018 voting rate was 41.4 percent, which is higher than the national average. That rate is up 23 percent News Editors Elyssa Loughlin from the 2014 election, and gives testament to the La Salle student body’s commitment to civic engagement. Perhaps just as impressive, 74.2 percent of [email protected] La Salle students were registered to vote in 2018. One interesting result of the study showed that of students who voted, Rita Offutt 87.3 percent voted in person on election day, while the remainder of voting [email protected] students used absentee, early voting or mail-in ballots to cast their votes. What some La Salle students do not realize is that by virtue of going to school in Commentary Editors Alina Snopkowski Philadelphia, students have the right to register to vote in Philadelphia, using either their residence hall address at 1900 W Olney Ave. or their off-campus [email protected] residence. All the law requires is that voters must have been citizens of the United States for at least one month, and a resident of the district in which Jackie Anderson they register for at least 30 days before the election. All La Salle students with [email protected] US citizenship meet this requirement, since resident and off-campus students have been residing in Philadelphia since at least Aug. 26, 2019 when our fall Politics Editor Thomas Cahalan semester started. While national politics are glamorous and filled with lofty arguments of [email protected] rights and liberties, economic philosophy and partisan conflicts, the decisions that affect our daily lives are made at the local and state levels. Did you park Features Editors Julie Wood on 19th Street for two hours and five minutes and receive a parking ticket? [email protected] That’s not President Trump’s fault. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is a state agency, with Governor Tom Wolf appointing the Board of Directors. Elizabeth Rafter Upset that soda costs twice as much at the Fresh Grocer when compared to your grocery store at home? That’s not Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s fault. Blame [email protected] the Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Jim Kenney, a La Salle graduate of the class of 1980. A & E Editors Jakob Eiseman Unhappy with the taste of your tap water, sometimes facetiously known [email protected] as “Schuykill Punch?” Chief Justice John Roberts can’t help you out. The Philadelphia Water Department, a city utility, is responsible for providing Jackie Anderson clean tap water to the entire city. Feel unsafe walking around the corner of Chew Ave. and Uber St.? Believe [email protected] it or not, that is not La Salle Public Safety’s fault. The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is responsible for policing the off-campus areas adjacent Kicks Editor Emily Weintraut to La Salle. Casting a broad net as to why there is crime in the community [email protected] around La Salle, one might find a poor educational system, over-policing and mass incarceration to be a few of the many potential causes crime exists in the CAKE Editor Claire Kunzier city of Philadelphia. Taking each of those in turn, the city and Pennsylvania are both heavily [email protected] responsible for the School District of Philadelphia, ensuring that schools are adequately funded and providing a quality education — two areas that often Sports Editor Steven Silvestro fall short for our city’s public schools. Again, that bears heavy responsibility [email protected] for issues of policing and mass incarceration. The city has oversight on the PPD and the Philadelphia District Attorney directly controls incarceration rates by determining who to prosecute and how. The issues of school funding and mass incarceration are arguably linked; if a zealous district attorney pursues vast quantities of convictions, prison Staff and Copy Editors populations will increase dramatically. Throwing people in prison is expensive, very expensive. And high prison populations put a strain on a state’s limited Nikoleta Barboni Nicole Lauria resources, some of which must be allocated towards education. Chris Camacho Sam Long Local elections matter. The men and women that we will elect this November to the Philadelphia City Council and the Mayor’s office will enact Sean Cornely Monica Murray legislation and ordinances that impact our daily lives. Those we select to be our judges will have immense powers over us. Judges literally oversee the Mackenzie Cyr William O’Brien IV removal of liberty, property and even life from those who come before them Christina DeLullo Anthony Pantalone in court. Other offices, such as city commissioner, sheriff and register of wills, are equally important in their own right. Yitbarek Demise Rayna Patel La Salle students did right last year by turning out to the polls in record Emilee Desmond Rachael Riccio numbers, but it is now time to capitalize on that success and turn out for the often-overlooked city elections. The deadline to register is very soon: Oct. 7, Sarah Hanlon Tyler Small 2019. Everyone should ensure that they are registered ahead of that deadline; any citizen who lives in a residence hall or off-campus should consider Thomas Harris Jamie Smith registering to vote at their campus address. Not only is it more convenient to Nolen Kelly Jon Stauffer vote in person here in Philadelphia, but it is the decisions of this Philadelphia government that impact our daily lives and we should exercise our political Sean Kelly Josh Warner voice in shaping that government. Mary Kraus James Wister Gia Lanci Alex Wilson Letters, guest columns and opinion pieces will be considered for publication provided that they meet with the editorial standards of The Collegian and fit the allotted space. All letters must be signed and received by the end of the day Tuesday to be considered for the current issue. The Collegian reserves the right to condense or edit submissions. Weekly Submit letters to the editor by emailing editorials reflect the views of the editorial staff and are not representative of the university or necessarily the views of the rest of the Collegian’s staff. Columns and cartoons reflect [email protected] the views of the respective writers and artists. Oct. 3, 2019 COMMENTARY 7 Why the last weekend of September is very important for the Puerto Rican community Christian Camacho Humacao and San Juan. electricity outages have Staff Depending on what part increased more than what of the city you go to, you they already were before This past weekend, can get an idea of how the Hurricane Maria struck. the Puerto Ricans in people were raised based Homes were destroyed Philadelphia celebrated the upon how they celebrate and beaches were Puerto Rican Day parade. the parade. The food at tarnished. Families were This parade takes place on these parades are out of separated in the aftermath the last weekend of every this world. Prices range because they could no September in different from one to three dollars, longer bear to be on the neighborhoods around and you can get anything island of Puerto Rico. Philadelphia. One of the from chicken on a stick, Puerto Rico received most famous, in the opinion which is what we call such little help and many of many Puerto Ricans that a Pincho, or something critics say that this is due to live within the northern called a pastelito, which the Jones Act of the United part of Philadelphia, is called empanadas in States. The Jones Act is the long strip that is other Hispanic areas; states that any territory or at the intersection of it is basically chicken state within the US cannot Second and Lehigh. wrapped in dough and it receive any outside help at Visit Philadelphia At the parades, you is extremely delicious. all. This proved to be very This year’s Puerto Rican Parade was held on Sunday, Sept. 29. can find a wide variety However, when devastating for the citizens of Puerto Rican flags Hurricane Maria hit Puerto of Puerto Rico because, themselves revive their resigned from his position, cases that have been held for sale and stapled onto Rico two years ago, it even with all the help that spirits as to what hit their and after the turmoil the within the US in regards to long pieces of plywood. seemed that the Puerto they are receiving from the home so harshly. Over Puerto Rican government Puerto Rico, it seems that Growing up in the northern Rican Day parade had US government, it still is the summer, Puerto Rico had calmed down, citizens statehood is possible as it part of Philadelphia, going taken a different stance not enough for them to go held massive protests of Puerto Rico and Puerto is in the best interest for to these Puerto Rican Day on celebrating the Puerto on with their daily lives. in regard to Governor Ricans in Philadelphia the citizens in Puerto Rico. parades was one of the Rican culture. It was seen After the hurricane hit, Ricardo Rosselló. Protests finally felt that justice The years are numbered highlights of any young that everybody had come everybody came together were in regards to the had been served. until Puerto Rico is Puerto Rican child’s year. together as one. Videos as one in Philadelphia, governor’s text messages After the recent events considered a US state, and At different parades that have circulated on social and shared with each other being released and shown that have happened in once that happens, issues, are held across the city, media of communities in stories and memories to the public as to how he Puerto Rico, the question such as Hurricane Maria, you get a different feel of Puerto Rico supporting of their time when they held the situation in Puerto then stems to if Puerto can be resolved more Puerto Rican culture itself. one another. Close to were in Puerto Rico. Each Rico, how poorly it was Rico should be considered efficiently and less deaths Puerto Rico is home 3,000 people have died in year, the parades get more handled and how careless a state and a part of the would be occurring. to many different towns the horrific hurricane that and more important as he was to the citizens US. However, upon [email protected] such as Ponce, Yabucoa, hit Puerto Rico, and the the island and the people of Puerto Rico. After he multiple Supreme Court The true definition of treason in America The meaning is much more complex than many believe

Sarah Hanlon them, or in adhering to Staff their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person I remember when reports shall be convicted of treason of Trump’s dealings with unless on the testimony of the President of Ukraine two witnesses to the same came to light, my sister overt act, or confession in complained that the open court.” Chief Justice President had committed John Marshall further treason. The President established in 1807 that himself also cried treason treason must be a physical following the recent act: “Conspiracy is not whistleblower report, treason. To conspire to levy saying, “Who’s the person war, and actually to levy that gave the whistleblower war, are distinct offences.” the information? Because Basically, the only way that’s close to spy.” Trump for a US citizen to commit continued, “You know true treason against the what we used to do in the United States is to commit old days, when we were an act of war against the Reuters smart, right? The spies and US, or provide physical Trump and others have used the word “treason” improperly. treason? We used to handle support for a US enemy it a little differently than with the purpose of starting we do now.” The words or aiding an anti-US war. to charge individuals the end goal of drastically is officially at peace with different laws). The person “traitor” and “treason” The term “enemy” is with treason during the damaging the national these countries. Unless who filed the whistleblower have lost their legal weight, also closely defined by the Cold War, which was not government and the a war breaks out, it is not report also did not commit becoming watered-down US government to be a a physical war between order and stability that it legally possible for US treason (but that is not even versions of themselves used nation or an organization the US and the Soviet provides. Logistics aside, it citizens to commit treason in violation of any US laws for political mudslinging. with which the United Union. Even the famous is difficult to commit under while aiding these nations. because it went through I feel as though my sister, States is in a declared or Rosenbergs — who were legal definitions. In 2019, So as much as Democrats proper procedure). We Trump and the general open war. “Enemy” does American citizens executed the US is only directly may like to cry “treason” live in a post-fact “Fake public lack understanding not apply to nations with for spying on behalf of the involved in one major war, if it is found that Trump News” era where nothing of what treason truly is. whom the US has strained USSR — were not brought defined as 10,000 or more colluded with Russia, that really has meaning. I think, Treason is narrowly relationships with during down by treason charges; deaths in the current or is not a treasonable offense. as an active member of defined in Article III, times of peace. Individuals they were sentenced for past year: the Afghanistan It is also not treason if it the American Public, it is Section 3 of the US have been charged with conspiracy and espionage. Conflict. Even though is found that Trump used important that we keep in Constitution, which states treason during times of Treason is the highest the United States has a his office as President to mind the legal meanings that “treason against the war, World War I and crime an individual can rocky relationship with pressure a foreign leader behind our words. United States, shall consist World War II for example. commit against civil countries such as Russia for personal gain (that [email protected] only in levying war against However, it was difficult society, as it operates with and Saudi Arabia, the US is still illegal, just under 8 FEATURES Oct. 3, 2019 Honors project gains popularity as campus TV show Seniors discuss inspiration and work done for project Julie Wood the camera shake after a communication major, been very enlightening Editor particularly funny joke.” Malerba was not too for me,” said Malerba. One of La Salle Malerba and Pitis both familiar with the process “I give all the credit to TV’s latest shows has decided to choose this of creating a TV show Tyler because he is a been quickly gaining format as their honors for their honors project. magician with that stuff.” popularity on YouTube, project after watching “I knew I didn’t want to The first episode reaching nearly 200 views and bonding over shows do the traditional biology alone is comprised of on YouTube the first day like “Billy on the Street” major research project; three weeks of shooting. it was uploaded. It also and “Impractical Jokers.” however, I did not expect Whenever any footage happens to be the honors “We loved the to stray this far from my was collected throughout project of two seniors. randomness of it and major,” shared Malerba. those three weeks, Pitis “Roger on the Quad” getting such genuine “I am grateful that the compiled it all together follows Roger Malerba, reactions out of people honors project has allowed and selected which parts a senior biology major, by taking them by me to pursue, learn and of the footage would be around the most populated surprise,” said Pitis. produce work way outside best to include in the area on campus where he Malerba recalled the of my realm of study.” show. “Roger and I also La Salle TV Philly via YouTube interacts with students moment they decided Even though the designed and created all of The honors project follows a similar format to the show “Billy and staff, surprising them to run with the idea for show features Malerba the graphics, transitions on the Street.” with planned antics for “Roger on the Quad” in spur-of-the-moment and music from scratch, the show. Tyler Pitis, as their project for the conversations, there is which also took a long senior communication semester. “Right before a significant amount of time,” Pitis shared. major, is the camera man the HON 499 information planning that goes into Since its debut on Sept. that captures all of the session, I had watched an “Roger on the Quad,” 27, “Roger on the Quad” hilarious interactions, as episode of ‘Billy on the brainstorming ideas for has shocked both Malerba well as the editor for the Street,’ and during the bits on the show as well and Pitis for its popularity show. “The tone of the session, I leaned over to as how it should be edited and the positive feedback show is supposed to be tell Tyler about something for the final product. “We it has received from raw and unedited, so I I saw on the show,” have been out filming viewers. “I was a little have to run after Roger Malerba explained. “It every week since the nervous that Roger and I not using a tripod and was at that moment I first beginning of the semester. would be the only people stay as still as possible,” thought, ‘What if we made It takes a lot more than just that found it funny, but shared Pitis. “But if you our own TV show?’” going out and filming to even people that barely watch the episodes, you While Pitis has been make something like this know us told us they think can sometimes hear my involved in filming happen, so all the behind- it’s funny,” said Pitis. obnoxious laugh or see and editing as a the-scenes work has Less than a week since La Salle TV Philly via YouTube it was uploaded, the show Malerba asks students to sign fake petitions in the first episode. is now reaching almost 300 views and counting. It has been shared on viewers seeing what since starting the project. social media and people antics the show will “If you liked the first have asked when the next feature next. “My episode, be prepared to episode is coming. “I am favorite segment that laugh at the second. It constantly being stopped we’ve shot so far involves has many of my favorite or getting messages from Roger meeting a faculty moments from filming so people telling me how the member that neither of us far, and it’s definitely not first episode made their have ever met,” said Pitis. one you want to miss!” day,” said Malerba. “It “In general, you can “Roger on the Quad” makes me smile every expect more of the same, can be watched on time someone tells me and hopefully better YouTube at La Salle how they were cracking because we’re always TV Philly. Be sure to up or they recite a line.” trying to improve.” look out for episode While Malerba and Malerba also shared two that is planned to Pitis both wish to keep that the footage in the post in late October. the content of the second second episode contains [email protected] La Salle TV Philly via YouTube episode a secret, they some of his favorite The show features Malerba asking people to wish Keanu Reeves a happy birthday. are looking forward to scenes that were captured

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Thomas Thornton Singers performed at the Honors Convocation as the first performance of the semester. Photographed to the left of the students is Robert Ross. 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 3, 2019 La Salle helps students at Mightyfest October Movie Buzz Christina DeLullo get a glimpse into the life I caught up with some La Salle students this week so see what October movies Staff of something. “Overall everyone was the most excited to see. October is usually a big month for horror what we are doing today movies, but it seems that this year Hollywood is more focused on family movies Sixty-five literacy and is communicating,” said and thought-provoking darker films... oh, and also an action movie starring a young writing tables lined the Muse, “its people sharing Will Smith. outskirts of Aviator Park information and resources [email protected] across from the Franklin about what they do and what Institute on Saturday, Sept. their organization does. Any Addams Family — Oct. 11 28, for the free second student benefits from that.” Annual MightyFest Literacy As student Media Central “I’m excited to see Addams Family because even though Carnival hosted by the volunteers of MightyFest there’s been plenty of adaptations already, this one seems non-profit Mighty Writers. Brianna Santiago, junior Christina DeLullo for Collegian like a really fresh take on what’s been done before.” Mighty Writers designed public relations major and La Salle’s Mighty Writers booth MightyFest as a way to I were instructed to help -Audrey Walker connect with students in the students with their writing Class of 2022 community to educate them and interview skills. I loved Salle. Buck decided to join Wednesday Addams fangirl on how reading and writing how excited the students Mighty Writers this past can be fun. were after they worked up summer because it teaches This year, MightyFest the courage to ask questions children how to discover the contained various free and how they actually writing skills they already activities for students of all pushed past their fear to have within them; it is just ages to engage in. Activities enjoy and be passionate about putting pen to paper. ranged from learning about the experience. Buck loves the storytelling mindfulness practices, Catherine Buck, La aspect of writing. She also poetry writing and Salle alum and current said it’s great to look for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil — Oct. 18 journalism. I volunteered adjunct professor in the La internships and volunteer at the Mighty Media Salle English Department, at places like Mighty Central tent with La Salle is currently the interim Writers to engage with the “I’m excited to see Maleficent: Mistress of Evil because I Communication professor program manager of the community first-hand and believe Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones could kill.” Queen Muse. At the event Mighty Writers Camden become a person young -Moyo Shokunbi she introduced her own location. The first time students could look up to. Class of 2021 public relations services, they branched out was their After assisting with the Cheekbone lover The Queen Muse, LLC, that development of programs event and speaking to some launched March 2019. She in Camden, and they plan of La Salle’s very own “I want to see Maleficent: Mistress of Evil because has been a Mighty Writers on expanding to Newark empowering professors, I Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones could slice my skin.” volunteer since 2015, but N.J. as well as Atlantic City. would honestly say that I Kayla Stevens she had an interest in joining Buck attended MightyFest would like to continue to Class of 2022 the organization since she for her first time as she felt help with Mighty Writers in Follower of the evil queen heard of it six years ago. it was a great location as it the future. Students who are This was Muse’s first time was central to the city. “I interested in volunteering tabeling at the event and love how it’s community with Mighty Writers first time representing her focused and how so many have the opportunity to own company. To table at organzations support mentor middle and high Gemini Man — Oct. 11 the event, there was a fee; writing. Organizations like school students on lots of however, Muse pitched a Mighty Writers allow for different writing activities “I’m really confused how they made Will Smith look social idea they liked. She students to explore their and take part in fun young!” was sponsored and was able curiosities,”said Buck. events like MightyFest. Elyssa Loughlin to have a table at MightyFest She informed me of how For more information Class of 2020 for free. the first Mighty Writers on how to become a Is really confused Muse was delighted non-profit location was MightyWriters volunteer to work the event o get established in Philly and has visit mightywriters.org. “I’m kinda hyped for Gemini Man just to see the graphics inspiration for her own LLC. existed for 10 years. Buck [email protected] they used for aging down Will Smith.” Queen Muse encouraged sees writing as a viable Kriztina Espinosa students to volunteer at career. She fell in love with Class of 2022 events like MightyFest to writing as student at La Has a crush on young Will Smith

President Trump uses Nickelback meme against Bidens, Twitter implodes

Elyssa Loughlin 2015 Vine titled “Look at such a golden piece of media. use of fades and zooms Editor this Graph.” In this video, After identifying three of allows for the videos to be instead of showing a graph, the four men, hearts appear seamlessly woven together. I never thought I’d have a photo of Joe Biden, Hunter over the heads of the Bidens The sound of the interview to write this sentence: on Biden and a “Ukraine and UGE, complete with is quiet in comparison to Wednesday, Oct. 2, Donald Gas Exec” are shown. To quaint popping sounds to the loud, jarring vocals of J. Trump, used a Nickelback top it off, the caption of emphasize the camaraderie Kroeger. When the video meme format in an attempt the video is “LOOK AT and love felt between the then zooms in to the picture to negate claims made by THIS PHOTOGRAPH!” men, one of whom doesn’t of the Bidens, the unnamed democratic frontrunner Joe As of publication, it is the even have a name. man the and unnamed UGE, Biden that his son is not Commander in Chief’s I feel that it is my it is obviously done to mask colluding with Ukraine. The pinned tweet. moral duty to critique the the switch from one video tweet, which was posted After Nickelback lead President’s pinned tweet to another, but that doesn’t at 5:06 p.m., accrued over singer Chad Kroeger says and its contents. I have mean it isn’t great. The 5.5 million views and 200 “look at this photograph,” previously mentioned the sound effects of popping thousand likes within the and holds up a photo frame, contents of the video, but hearts only add to the love @realDonaldTrump via Twitter first two hours. Trump’s the video zooms into the I did not mention just how that it is understood the Above is Donald Trump’s Biden family Nickelback meme. tweet included a video that aforementioned picture, well crafted it is. In tune Bidens have for the UGE. began an excerpt of a news where three of the four men with meme culture, the The video, while proving clip from Des Moines, in the photo are given their President uses a well-known next to nothing for most has my vote.” (@AndrewFeinberg) Iowa on Saturday, Sept. labels: “Ukraine Gas Exec,” format with a commonly American citizens, has User Jeff Yang, whose jokingly replied “That’s a 28, where a reporter asked “Joe Biden” and “Hunter known song to juxtapose the made people reconsider handle is @originalspin, video, Mr. President.” Biden if he had spoken to Biden” respectively. An seemingly run of the mill their allegiance to Trump quote tweeted the original It seems that Trump and his son about his overseas unidentified man stands interview with the absolutely nonetheless. “Dude, video and captioned it his administration have the business dealings, to which between Biden and the groundbreaking evidence he’s gonna be president “Articles of Impeachment: memes and the jokes to put Biden replied, “I’ve never “Ukraine Gas Exec,” or to negate the former vice again,” an anonymous La 1. Corrupt, lying racist and them back on the right side spoken to my son about his UGE, in reference to the president’s claims in what Salle student and meme stain on the presidency 2. of the memers. Let’s see if it overseas business dealings.” “uge” amount of respect can only be described as a aficionado disclosed after Fan of Nickelback.” Andrew lasts until the election. The video continues in I have for whoever the devastating blow to Biden’s being shown Trump’s video. Feinberg and Breakfast [email protected] the format of a beloved President employed to make campaign for office. The “He’s cracked it. Hell, he Media White House reporter Oct. 3, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 From rock to something indescribable A review of Joey Vannucchi’s discography thusfar from a disillusioned fan

His first two albums, “The 2019. This EP carries The drum beats found Man With Wooden Legs” on what the last album here are not as complex and “Able Bodies,” were started, which I would as those past, but the way fantastic rock albums have expected to really that the riffs played on consisting of heavy guitars disappoint me. However, different instruments work and a mixture of yelling when I first heard the together is still master and smooth vocals that song “ULS” from the EP, class. conveyed the desperate I was pleasantly surprised. The downside here is emotion represented in It was almost as if that each song seems to the lyrics perfectly. A something clicked. Where commit to one or two third, slightly less heavy Vannucchi’s older work musical patterns. No song album, “Absent Sounds” attempted, and succeeded, evolves much beyond the continued the tradition to pull listeners through introduction of a few new of emotionally-burdened vast ranges of dynamic sounds. As I said, it seems rock music. Even two and emotion, the newer like each song aims to acoustic EPs found a way music focuses on creating create a certain atmosphere to hold the same depth and an atmosphere and a well- instead of exploring highs urgency. defined mood. and lows. This style of Then, in 2016, a new “Dissonance / It music definitely is not for @joeyvannucchi via Instagram full-length album entitled Pulls You Up” shines everyone, and I really was Vannucchi sits dramatically in his recording area. “Everything Feels Better because of the production not a fan at first. Now” came across as a techniques it shows off. In summary, go listen Jonathan Stauffer towards, I’m going to the musical project of Joey betrayal to everything Distortion and other to From Indian Lakes. Staff review one of my favorite Vannucchi. Vannucchi that made the previous strange guitar effects are The earlier albums and artists of all time. Lizzo. writes, plays, records albums so great. This layered with keyboards acoustic EPs still have my Hello La Salle. Against Just kidding, I’m and produces the music album took on a more and synthesizers to create heart, but something about all odds, I have been not reviewing Lizzo. I himself, and From Indian atmospheric “Dream Pop” truly unique sounds. “Dissonance / It Pulls welcomed back to review wouldn’t have much nice Lakes is a direct reference feel. If you’re a Star Wars Every instrument seems to You Up” helped me to more music. I’ve decided to say. I feel justified to the town where he fan and weren’t quite sure add its own texture to the accept the new direction not to review anything that in reviewing one of my created his first album. what to make of “The Last mix. Vannucchi also has a of Vannucchi’s style. I I won’t be excited about, favorites for two reasons. The second reason that I Jedi,” you know how I felt gift for weaving rhythms can now say I truly enjoy and after listening to a few The first is that I’d be don’t think I’m cheating listening to this album. together. On his early his entire body of work. bands I’ve never heard of willing to bet that a solid is because the specific The latest EP by From albums, the drums seemed If you enjoy the EP, stay on Spotify, nothing really 95 percent of people EP that I’ll be reviewing Indian Lakes is called to take second place only tuned for the full-length caught my ear. So, rather reading this have never is most of what caused “Dissonance / It Pulls to the vocals as intricate album which is due Oct. than reviewing some heard of From Indian me to love Vannucchi’s You Up,” and it was rhythms shifted time and 18. music I have no biases Lakes. That’s the name of music in the first place. released on Sept. 20, again through each song. [email protected] A sketch a day makes all the difference “Inktober” 2019 has officially begun and here’s how you can get involved

Jake Eiseman the past few years, garnering reads the “Inktober” website. Editor omore than 4.5 million posts Parker is an illustrator for on Instagram alone in 2018. children’s books, comics and The concept for “Inktober” family films. Some of his “The more things you is very simple, but poses a most notable contributions finish, the closer you get to true challenge for artists: are for “Marvel’s Rocket perfection some day,” said draw something every day Racoon,” “Ice Age: Dawn illustrator Jake Parker in an for a month. Artists are given of the Dinosaurs” and interview with “Art Side of a short prompt for every day “Horton Hears a Who” Life.” Parker is the founder of the month and are tasked the animated film. Parker @yandiangelart via Instagram of the popular internet with inking what that prompt started the challenge for The club leader tries their hand at the ring prompt. art challenge “Inktober,” inspires them to think about. himself as a way to gain and says that this quest There are only four rules motivation to continue for perfection is what led for artists to follow: “Make drawing. According to the sketches, but this is not all him to start the challenge. a drawing in ink, post it, artist, art can be “finished, they will be doing with the “Inktober” is a trend that has hashtag it with #inktober and not perfect. It’s more event. On Oct. 21, they taken social media by storm #inktober2019 and repeat,” important to finish things will be hosting a workshop at the cost of perfection.” where students can share For many aspiring artists their favorite sketches from on the internet, “Inktober” this month’s challenge, poses a method for them to as well as work on that gain experience, exposure day’s prompt: treasure. The and a social media presence workshop will be held in through the “Inktober” list Holroyd 182 at 3:30 p.m. of prompts that people will Please RSVP to Yadierys be seeking out. Parker says Angeles-Figueroa at that some of his fondest angelesfigueroay1@student. memories are those of lasalle.edu before the day of having a safe space to the event to reserve a space. explore art creatively, which The Digital Arts Club is hard Inktober is what “Inktober” provides at work this year, promoting Above is the official list of sketch prompts for 2019. to anyone with an internet creativity and talent from all connection. over campus. They typically La Salle’s Digital Arts meet a few times a month in some sketches a shot, even tag @digartsclublasalle on Club has taken on the workshops covering certain if you are not typically an Instagram so that your work “Inktober” challenge. topics ranging from Adobe artsy type. Pick a prompt can be shared with your @winter_ashly, Instagram Members of the club have software to specific artistic that interests you — or go fellow students. Digital Arts Club member sketched their interpretation of the already been hard at work techniques. for the long haul and do all [email protected] day one prompt: ring. making their first three This “Inktober,” give of them — and make sure to 12 KICKS How to Run an Instagram

So not to brag or anything, but I’ve run a few Instagrams in my days. I was the founder of my high school marching band’s Instagram, which got pretty popular. My cat also has an account which I manage (@baialyn) and she’s pretty much an Insta baddie. Suffice to say, I know my way around an Instagram. Now, many Lasallian departments have become insta legends and with this rising popularity, some have started to let students run the accounts temporarily. Now I love all my Kicks buddies, so here’s a few tips to have your Instagram run be the best there ever was. kicks “Siri just doesn’t even give people the chance to Introduce yourself with a cute selfie read anymore... WAZZZUUUP” -Rita It’s cuffin’ season folks, and the perfect way to find yourself a new boo is to post a cute selfie on a huge Insta page. You’ll connect with tons of students both in and outside of your department, so hopefully if your selfie is nice This Day in Club Penguin enough you’ll get a few people slidin in the DMs. Or, because you probably shouldn’t tag yourself, they might CANVAS message you or look you up on Oct. 3, 2019 the Outlook directory. Either way, your first post will help the department get likes while also getting you a new boo. Today marks the day of a new Post memes to seem #relatable The one downside of running a departmental Instagram is that you’ll Penguin Style: a have to post some stuff vaguely related to an academic field in order to SPOOKY Penguin justify your authority. The best way to kind of ameliorate the pain of Style. So grab having to do this, though, is to post a few corny memes. I’m sure if you your cowboy hats look up #historymemes or #chemistryfun you’ll find some slightly cringey, because it’s time to but ultimately funny things. Posting memes will help you to fulfill a yeehaw over to the requirement to the department, while also allowing you to have a tiny bit Gift Shop and buy of fun. Plus, these memes will help you to seem more down-to-earth and some costumes for not too uptight, so maybe that special someone really will slide in your Halloween. I hope y’all saved up, because I have CANVAS DMs. about 10,000 coins saved to buy the best costume Change the password and throw a coup ever. Try me. Running a popular Instagram is a lot of fun. People feel almost obligated to like the posts of a department’s social media, so your phone just constantly Send Emily to England <3 blows up with attention and praise. You can’t give that up, right? You don’t want to go back to counting likes and follows on your small, private Instagram! You want to get some brand deals for free textbooks! That’s Dear Kickies, why I think that before your time is over, you just need to change the Okay, so I might have to leave y’all in a bit because password. Throw a coup and KEEP the Instagram. Nothing bad will come of this because as long as you’ve posted cute selfies and good memes, the THE CASTLE FROM DOWNTON ABBEY IS OPEN masses will love you and will accept their new leader. That’s basically what AS AN AIRBNB FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. LIKE happened with Beyoncé when she left Destiny’s Child — the same will WHAT. THEY’RE GIVING YOU A BUTLER TOO. apply to you. AND IT ONLY COSTS $160. LIKE!!! ARE YOU I hope y’all are ready to run an Instagram, because I know I am. Catch me and a few others on @biologylasalleu next week. KIDDING ME!!

I’ve always wanted to live in a castle. I STRONGLY identify with Queen Victoria — cute, temperamental and has a fierce love for her pets. Every time I forget my Hulu password I hit up PBS and get some of that royal TV crack. As I watch royals gossip and react way too dramatically to situations, I go into my own dream world of being a queen. I’d live in a castle with all of my Kicks readers in my court and just live in luxury. This new Airbnb stunt would fulfill ALL OF MY DREAMS. Well, it would fulfill like 20 percent, but still — THAT IS ENOUGH.

It’s pretty clear I want to go to London to live in a castle for a night. So if y’all would be so kind just Venmo me around $3,000 so I can afford to travel to Britain and stay in a castle. (My Venmo is @eweintraut).

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Sudoku Sudoku is my favorite brain-trainy thing. I promise I’ll give you a prize if you finish this in less than 5 min- utes. It’s purely honor code, and no one has claimed the prize yet! I’m kind of getting sick of having to car- ry a prize with me every day, so please get a crack-a- lackin and win!

Comics! This is me with the stray cats outside of townhouses. Actually, I’m pretty sure this is all of us. I can’t wait until La Salle just becomes a cat safe-haven and we all have our own stray.

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Poorly Described MAD LIB Halloween Movies (because everyone loves a good mad lib) Guess the movie based on this description! A 90s bro is being a jerk and lights a candle that wakes up hungry sisters who wanna eat the bro’s sister to live forever (plus more children that don’t matter). But the bro’s like witch, no. So he gets help from a cat and a zombie who help turn the witches into lawn decorations. And the bro and his sis live happily ever after with a girl who’s out of the dude’s league (tea). The end. A. Twitches B. Hocus Pocus C. Halloweentown StOrY tImE In 2015, my brother dressed up like me for Halloween and I’ve never felt more attacked. Here’s a pic of it------> 14 SPORTS Oct. 3, 2019 This week in Explorers earn first A10 win La Salle sports James Wister in every facet of the game. on goal throughout the keep that conference Staff Hopefully this game was a game. record perfect with each The field hockey team sign of things to come as Senior forward Lauren of their next three games had a busy weekend, they showed they can be a Lechleitner led the coming against conference Swimming and Diving making a trip down south force in the Atlantic 10 this charge on offense for the opponents, all of which to North Carolina for two year. Explorers getting two will be played at home on at New England Catholic Invite tough road games against The Explorers then shots on goal although she Hank DeVincent Field. Fri.-Sat., Oct. 4-5, all day Davidson and Appalachian traveled out to Boone, was unable to find the back Their next game will be State. N.C. to take on a strong of the net on either. played Friday, Oct. 4 as On Friday, the Explorers Appalachian State Freshman defender they welcome the Saint were able to pick up their Mountaineers team that Noralie Dumont was the Louis Billikens. The Field Hockey first Atlantic 10 win by entered the game with only other Explorer to tally Billikens currently hold defeating Davidson by a 6-3 record in a non- a shot on goal. an 0-8 record entering vs Saint Louis a score of 3-0, dropping conference matchup. After splitting their two the game and are led by the Wildcats to 1-8 on the Unfortunately for the games over the weekend, Megan Rice and Grace Friday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m. season. Explorers, they were the Explorers now stand at Golembiewski, who are The Explorers unable to carry over their 4-5 record on the season, the only two goal scorers dominated the Wildcats momentum from the last but more importantly have thus far on the season with by out shooting them 13-3 game and ended up falling a 1-0 conference record. one goal each. Volleyball with seven of those shots to the Mountaineers 1-0 in The team hopes to [email protected] making it on net for the a tightly contested game. vs George Mason Explorers. The only goal of the Freshman Beau Bakker game was scored by Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. led the Explorers to Mountaineers’ Michelle victory, scoring her first Taylor in the third quarter. two goals of the season. Until that goal, both Cross Country Senior Amanda Chapin teams had traded shots also added a goal in the on goal with both goalies at Paul Short Run victory bringing her season standing strong. Senior total up to two as well. goalie Emma Provost made Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. Senior goalie Emma her second consecutive Provost made her first start start in goal for the of the season and was able Explorers and despite to stop the only shot on the loss, still had a great Men’s Soccer goal she faced to record a showing accumulating shutout of the Wildcats. seven saves. vs Saint Joseph’s The win at Davidson The Mountaineers was a great showing for consistently pressured her La Salle University Athletics Saturday, Oct. 5, 7 p.m. the team as they dominated recording nine total shots Senior Emma Provost had seven saves in losing performance. Field Hockey Meet The Players: Men’s Soccer vs Lock Haven Jamie Smith assist under his belt so far goals I’ve ever scored in strive towards greatness Sunday, Oct. 5, 12 p.m. Staff this season as a defender my life to be honest.” this season and work more which was a game-winning Clearly proud of his as a unit. As the Atlantic 10 assist earlier in the season achievement, Sam went The two talked more conference games have just for La Salle. on to talk about the shot. about the team and gave Women’s Soccer begun for the men’s soccer In the game against “Finally a ball just bounced more insight to the fun team, two members of the LIU, Collins along with perfectly to me, and the moments of being apart of at Saint Joseph’s team had to opportunity the rest of the defensive goalie was just off his line it, which included telling to sit down with junior line limited LIU to only and it went in,” Decencio all about the tradition the Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. Isaiah Clark, one of the two shots on goal and stated. team shares of having the producers of La Salle TV’s rookie members bust out “Sportsline”. Sophomores some dance moves the bus Charlie Collins and Sam ride home after the first Volleyball DeCencio were in the road win of the season. spotlight of last week’s With both players vs George Washington show. With both players already being a strong unit showing impressive with their team on and off Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m. numbers for the 2019 the field, it is hoped that season thus far, they were the men’s team carry out perfect candidates for an the rest of their season Men’s Golf interview to sit down and with nothing but success. give an insight into their We hope to see more of the vs Matthews Auto season and personal stats. men’s team in the spotlight DeCencio has been off this 2019 season. Collegiate Tournament to an amazing start as a As Atlantic 10 play midfielder, he has been begins, the Explorers will Sun.-Mon., Oct. 6-7, all day recording several shots on be looking to return to the goal having two assists La Salle TV playoffs after missing the and one goal already this Men’s Soccer’s Charlie Collins and Sam DeCencio sit down previous two seasons. season. with La Salle TV’s Isaiah Clark. La Salle’s next matchup Men’s Soccer DeCencio scored his contributed to the game As the interview went is with Atlantic 10 and first collegiate goal this shutout. on, Collins was asked Soccer Six rivals Saint vs Rhode Island season against Fordham Collins and DeCencio about how the defensive Joseph’s Hawks on in a very close match. are seen as the dynamic duo line works as a unit with Saturday, Oct. 5 for Alumni Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. The goal forced overtime on and off the field. Both sophomore goalkeeper Day. for the Explorers, who have proved themselves to Brett Werner. Collins To watch the full unfortunately were be valuable members of the responded, “He’s always interview of Collins defeated in the second men’s soccer team. saving us just in case and DeCencio, check Men’s Tennis overtime period. He has As the two sat down something happens,” he out “Sportsline” every at Navy Invitational two assists which totals with Isaiah, DeCencio continued, “it definitely Thursday at 10 p.m. on La four points so far in the was asked about his first makes me feel better Salle TV, full episodes are Thursday, Oct. 10, all day season. He also has six goal that forced overtime having him back there.” also available on Youtube shots on goal this season against Fordham in which Going off of this statement, at La Salle TV. so far. he responded, “It was it’s not hard to tell that the [email protected] As for Collins, he has one probably one of my favorite team has been starting to Oct. 3, 2019 SPORTS 15 Water Polo drops three games Athlete of the Senior night ruined by 24-14 loss to John Hopkins Week Sam Long to make the score 12- Staff 10 going into the fourth quarter. La Salle men’s water Wagner opened the polo played three fourth with two more games in the past week goals, which were against Wagner, George quickly answered by two Washington and Johns goals from senior Luke Hopkins. Waechter. All three games were The Seahawks scored losses for the Explorers, one more goal to end the La Salle University Athletics but the team remains game with a score of 15- Explorers losing streak extends to five. optimistic and hopes to 12. bounce back. In the second match of to put the score at 17-4 Johns Hopkins kept the In the game against the week, La Salle had a going into the fourth momentum going as they Wagner, the Seahawks wet and wild game against quarter. scored six uncontested took an early 3-0 lead. George Washington. Each team scored two goals to open the second Junior Daniel Domotor The match started more times in the fourth quarter. Jenna Soriano themselves behind quickly responded and with the Explorers and quarter to make the final Junior Ash Lynne Steven Silvestro Editor again this time 2-1 to put one on the board to Colonials each scoring score 19-6. scored a goal for the Duquesne. With a free make the score 3-1. one goal. The last match of the Explorers in an attempt to Junior Jenna Soriano kick opportunity about Not soon after Wagner It was slow until George week was also La Salle’s slow the Blue Jays down. scored two game-tying 20 yards out. Soriano scored two more Washington rattled off senior night against Johns They responded with two goals this weekend as stepped up and found the uncontested goals to five uncontested goals. Hopkins. more goals to go into the the women’s soccer team top left corner to the net make the score 5-1. The Colonials opened The Explorers came out half with a 12-6 lead. defeated Richmond and to even the game up. The Sophomore Tyler the second quarter with shooting against the Blue Johns Hopkins scored Duquesne in overtime game remained 2-2 until Williams scored three two more goals, and then Jays, with sophomore ten more goals in the third affairs. junior Amirah Louketis goals in the second senior Jeff Brady and Tyler Williams and junior quarter with La Salle only On Thursday, the scored in double quarter, and senior Jacob freshman Callin Chimilar Daniel Domotor both scoring two to make the Explorers were down overtime for another Camacho and junior Karl answered with two La netting goals. score 22-8. 1-0 until the Explorers Explorer walkoff win. Miller each adding one Salle goals. Johns Hopkins In the fourth quarter, La drew a foul inside the These were Soriano’s goal, helped the explorers George Washington answered with a goal of Salle went on a 6-2 run to penalty box, setting up first two goals of the made the game closer, scored three more to their own, which was end the game with a score a penalty kick. Soriano season. Adding that to with a score of 9-6 going bring the score to 11-3 at soon followed by another of 24-14. came up and outsmarted her one assist puts her into halftime. halftime. pair of goals by Tyler The water polo team the goalkeeper to bury fourth on the team in it in the back of the net. The third quarter The Colonials scored Williams and Daniel has the week off, with points The goal tied the game Next up for the opened with a shootout right at the start of the Domotor to make the plenty of time to rest up allowing redshirt-senior women’s soccer team is with each team scoring second half and La Salle score 4-1. for their matches against Maci Bower to score for VCU on Thursday, Oct. two one right after senior Luke Waechter The teams traded George Washington on the game winning goal 3 at 7 p.m. as part of the another. scored one also. another pair of goals Oct. 11, Navy on Oct. 12 in overtime. Fall Tailgate series. Wagner netted one George Washington before the Blue Jays and Johns Hopkins again Three days later, [email protected] more goal, and La Salle went on a tear after, scored two more to make on Oct. 12. the Explorers found answered with two more scoring five more goals it closer. [email protected] Volleyball opens Atlantic 10 play 1-1 The Explorers found at a pair of kills by junior taking turns taking the maintain the La Salle lead least one point, but it was Samantha Graver gave La lead without going over by one. all VCU as they went on Salle another victory and two points. La Salle struck their another run, this time a tied the series 2-2 by a That streak snapped gold, as they went on a 6-2 rally. score of 25-16. when the Explorers went 8-1 run, which included As the Explorers were The Explorers gave the on a three-point run to four kills by Corah. down 20-12, they were fifth frame by taking a 3-2 take the lead at 22-19. Five straight points were struggling to add points lead. VCU took La Salle’s Even though the added to the scoreboard and VCU ultimately took lead and went on an 8-3 Wildcats outscored the for the Explorers, and the second straight set, run. Explorers 4-2, a kill by they swept the Wildcats in 25-15. The Explorers cut their freshman Marisa Guisti the final frame, 25-17, to The third set began lead to two as they were helped the Explorers take record its first conference close once more, but VCU down 10-8, but VCU the first set, 25-23. win of the season. jumped to a 11-6 lead. added four straight points Davidson earned the The Explorers will The Explorers knew after that. first two points in the finally return home to they had to do something, After two errors second set, but La Salle Philadelphia to host so they went on a run committed by La Salle, gained momentum as they George Mason on Friday La Salle University Athletics similar to VCU’s: an 11-6 the VCU Rams took the went on an eight-point Oct. 4 at 7pm, and George Senior Devin Corah’s 19 kills leads Explorers to first A-10 win. run. final set, 15-10 and bested run. Washington on Sunday The set would be tied up the Explorers 3-2. The Wildcats would Oct. 6 at 1pm. Sean Kelly and went on a 5-1 run to at 17, but it was back and Redshirt freshman crawl back to cut La [email protected] Staff cut VCU’s lead down to two. VCU then scored forth between each team Sarah Nahas tallied Salle’s lead to four, but Women’s volleyball four to La Salle’s three holding the lead at points. career-highs that game in the Explorers would not began their conference and had a 24-21 lead. A kill by senior Devin assists (29), and digs (12) let them get close. schedule as they had a A kill by senior Corah gave La Salle some for her first collegiate After a seven-point pair of road trips to VCU Catherine Edgington and life as the Explorers won double-double. run by La Salle giving and Davidson on Sept. 27 a VCU attack error made the third set, 25-23. La Salle traveled to the them the lead at 22- and Sept. 29, respectively. the match fascinating, but The fourth set was all next state south, as they 11, Davidson could not The Explorers began VCU found a kill to take La Salle as they jumped took on the Davidson recover and La Salle won their A-10 conference the first set, 25-23. to a 14-7 start. VCU cut Wildcats in their second its second straight set, 25- schedule at VCU, and the La Salle started adding the Explorers’ lead down game of Atlantic 10 14. game began with a tight points to the scoreboard to four, but the Explorers conference. La Salle started the third battle as the Rams were in the second set as they continued to dominate as The Explorers started set with three straight up 10-8. The Explorers took an early 5-3 lead. they went on an 8-3 run, things with a 4-1 lead, but points over Davidson, but added two more to tie However, VCU putting the score at 21- Davidson answered and the Wildcats responded things up, but VCU would answered back and went 12. took a 6-5 lead. with a 9-1 run. La Salle University Athletics go on a 9-3 run. The Rams narrowed The majority of the set The Explorers bounced on a dominating 11-3 run. Katie Wood has 37 assists. La Salle answered back the score to 23-16, but consisted of each team back with an 8-4 run to La Salle Class of 1988 Alumni, Cheryl Reeve earns pg.15 WNBA Executive of the Year. Men’s Water Polo struggled to hold anyone back as they allowed 57 goals in three games. pg.1 Collegian SPORTS Two overtime winners for women’s soccer Steven Silvestro Alyssa Walker headed a in the 30th minute to go continue against VCU on Editor cross past junior Claudia up 2-0. Thursday at home. The Jenkins for the early lead. Undeterred, the Rams opened their season The women’s soccer The Explorers had Explorers got one back with four consecutive team (6-4-1, 2-1 A10) their chances and outshot a few seconds later on wins, but struggled in earned wins against both Richmond 7-3 in first half a goal from senior Jess conference play with Richmond (5-4-2, 2-1 and managed to even the Shanahan. The goal was losses to Duquesne and A-10) and Duquesne (3- score on a penalty kick in her second of the season St. Louis. They managed 4-2, 1-2 A10) this past the 42nd minute of play. and was assisted by junior to bounce back with a 5-1 week. Junior Jenna Soriano Amirah Louketis. win over George Mason. First, the Explorers scored the goal, marking La Salle tied up just two VCU has been strong on traveled to Richmond her first of the season. minutes later on a free the road with a record of to take on the Spiders in The game went into kick goal from Soriano. 4-1-1 so they look to test their second Atlantic 10 halftime tied 1-1. The offense slowed the Explorers who are 3-2 game of the season on Both teams were quiet down in the second half at home. Sept. 27. on the offensive side in and the Explorers once That game gets Richmond won their the second half as the again found themselves in underway at 7 p.m. first conference game of game went into overtime. La Salle University Athletics overtime. The Explorers face the season on the road In the first five minutes Redshirt Senior Maci Bower scores game winner in overtime. Duquesne had two shots St. Joseph’s (4-6-1, 1-2 against U-Mass, 2-1 and of the extra period, La Junior Claudia Jenkins against 14th ranked North on two corner kicks, but A10) on the road Sunday, went 3-3-1 in the month Salle fired two shots made six stops in net. The Carolina State (5-4-2, were unable to convert, Oct. 6. The Hawks have of September. and had one corner kick Explorers held the edge in 0-1-2 ACC). Duquesne pushing the game into a struggled as of late, The Explorers entered opportunity. shots (15-11) and corners started conference play second overtime. dropping five of their the game with an even 3-3 In the 90th minute, (8-3). 1-1 with a win against Early into the second last six. St. Joe’s is 2-2 record for the month and redshirt senior Maci The team returned VCU (7-3-1, 1-2 A10) overtime, Louketis broke at home this season and lost their first A10 game Bower beat a defender home to face Duquesne and a loss to Davidson (7- the tie to win the game the Explorers will hope to to George Washington at one-on-one to give the on Sept. 29. 3-2, 2-0-1 A10). for the Explorers, 3-2. capitalize on their recent home 3-1. Explorers their first A10 The Dukes entered the Duquesne took the lead Freshman Leah Giles struggles. The Explorers Richmond struck win of the season. The game 3-2 in the month in 11th minute on a goal earned the assist, her take on the Hawks at 1 first in the sixth minute goal was her fifth of the of September with one from Deena DeBaldo. fourth of the year. p.m. of play. The Spiders’ season. of their losses coming They added to their lead La Salle’s A10 efforts [email protected] Men’s soccer win and tie in overtime games

Sean Cornely at 7 p.m. and both teams were not as the Explorers The 6-2-1 Dukes did not bounced back after redshirt Explorers’ record to 5-4-1 Staff were eager to get the game doubled the Dukes’ three go down without a fight as freshman Colin Bateman on the season and 1-1-1 in underway. corner kicks with six of the game went back and assisted senior captain Pat overtime games this season, After taking a loss in their La Salle, without a their own. forth until overtime rolled McCarthy on a wonderful all of which occurred in the first A10 Matchup of the doubt, dominated the game Sophomore Omari around. goal to tie it up in minute last two weeks. year, the men’s soccer team as they rifled off 16 shots in Cotterell, freshman That’s when six minutes 11. The highlight of this looked to bounce back this comparison to the Dukes’ Isak Sedin and transfer into overtime, Cotterell NJIT, however, would week was, without a doubt, week against Duquesne at six shots, three of which sophomore Nigel Buckley made a brilliant steal, put not be stopped as White Cotterell’s new title of McCarthy Stadium. landed on goal. once again proved their a skill on three defenders came back with yet another A-10 and Philly Soccer On Saturday, Sept. 28, While the fouls for both dominance on the pitch as and put one into the side strike to put them up one in Six Player of the Week for the Explorers took on the teams were equal at 18 Cotterell was able to fire off netting to win the game in the 19th minute. Sept. 22-28. Dukes under the lights apiece, the corner kicks seven shots, while Sedin overtime for the Explorers. Both teams then battled Also, freshman had three and Buckley sent This earned La Salle for the remaining 26 goalkeeper Carlos Mora two towards the keeper. their first conference win of minutes until the whistle earned A-10 Rookie of The game got off to the season. was inevitability blown for the Week and Soccer a quick start as forward On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the halftime. Six’s Defensive Player of Buckley scored a beauty Explorers took NJIT at This time, it was La the Week for Sept. 22-28 just two minutes and four McCarthy Stadium. Salle’s turn to put a goal thanks to his 2-0 record, seconds into the action Once again, the game on the board as redshirt one shutout, and 0.48 goals assisted by Sedin and got off to a rather quick freshman Colin Bateman against average. sophomore Ike Hollinger. start. Seven minutes in, La was able to get a goal for The Explorers will host This early start definitely Salle defender, sophomore himself this time, assisted Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, set the tone for the rest of Charlie Collins committed by sophomore Connor Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. before the game. a foul in the box that Sweeney. heading up to Rhode Island However, their resulted in a penalty kick The game then ended in to a contest aginst the URI momentum was slowed goal for NJIT scored by a draw as both teams did Rams on Wednesday, Oct. when Duquesne senior Rene White. not score in either overtime 9. La Salle University Athletics defender Zach Hall netted The Explorers wouldn’t period. [email protected] Explorers win off goal by sophomore Omari Corterell. one just 16 minutes later. let that get to them. They This brought the