APRIL 25, 2019 VOL. 28 | ISSUE 17 READ IT ONLINE! @la_courier

9000 Babcock Boulevard | Pittsburgh, Pa 15237 | 412-367-9300 | laroche.edu

© Julia Felton La Roche University President Candace Introcaso and Academic Vice President Howard Ishiyama joined La Roche students at the new La Roche University sign after announcing the school’s name change on March 26. See page 2 for the full story Science Center LRU cracks set for redesign down on hazing By Julia Felton By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief

alumbo Science Center is get- more updated labs and classrooms. a Roche instituted an anti-haz- state law that requires all institutions ting a makeover. He said: “The whole purpose is to ing policy on April 4. to enforce an anti-hazing policy. “It P Academic Vice President provide a larger footprint for those L The policy states: “La Roche is in response to the death of a Penn Howard Ishiyama said renovations classrooms. At the same time, in so University is a community of people State student at a fraternity house a are scheduled to begin directly after doing, modernizing everything. Stu- dedicated to academic achievement couple years ago,” he said. the May commencement ceremony. dents are going to see top-of-the-line and personal development. The Uni- Any student who witnesses hazing The renovations will mainly focus equipment and technology. It’s just versity recognizes the value of stu- should report it to Day or Director on the second floor. Ishiyama said going to be so much nicer.” dent engagement through student or- of Public Safety Mark Wilcox. the school discussed the possibility Ishiyama added that some equip- ganizations and student involvement. The policy says, “No student seek- of updating the first floor, but those ment in the existing labs is simply too At the same time, hazing, a ritual of- ing medical treatment for the effects plans are not yet definitive. outdated. With the new renovations, ten associated with participation in a of hazing will be subject to university Ishiyama said they expect renova- “issues with older equipment simply student organization is strictly pro- discipline for violating the university tions to be completed in December. won’t persist.” hibited at La Roche University.” hazing policy.” “We are absolutely going to be open Dr. Rebecca Bozym, associate pro- This policy applies to students, Day said it is important for stu- for the spring semester,” he said. fessor of chemistry, said, “The reno- faculty, and staff, as well as student dents to report any incident of haz- Though the first floor may not see vation will entail completely knock- and alumni organizations. The policy ing. He said, “Hazing is unacceptable any renovations, it will be temporar- ing out all of the walls on the second says it pertains to any event hosted by in any form and will not be tolerated.” ily closed during the second-floor floor. The space will be redesigned a La Roche organization, on or off According to the policy, “La Roche renovations. Ishiyama explained: into faculty offices on one side and campus. University will investigate all allega- “Since we’re doing the second-floor labs and support on the other side, so Director of Student Development tions promptly and in accordance renovation, we also have to close the unending circling hallway will be David Day said, “It is illegal to inten- with defined internal procedures.” the first floor for a period of time. no more.” tionally, knowingly, or recklessly force The policy states that students, or- The first floor is going to be closed Bozym said they will be adding or coerce a student to violate criminal ganizations, or employees who violate over the summer entirely. Depend- a new tissue culture lab. She said: laws, consume food, liquids, alcohol the hazing policy will face disciplinary ing upon what stage they are, we’ll “There I will be able to culture cell or drugs that would subject the per- actions. These actions could include reopen probably at the beginning of lines that we can use to test responses son to risk of emotional or physical “withholding of diplomas, disband- the semester, but it’ll invade the fall to external stimuli or alter their gene harm.” He added that hazing could ment of the organization, probation, semester a little bit. It’ll depend on expression and study intracellular also include date rape, gang rape, or dismissal or termination.” the construction.” sexual harassment. The hazing policy can be found According to Ishiyama, these See Palumbo Science According to Day, this policy was at https://www.laroche.edu/About/ renovations will provide larger and Center, Page 19 enacted in accordance with a new Public_Safety/Hazing_Policy/.

This publication reflects the views, attitudes, interests, and tastes of the writers, editors and contributors to The Courier. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the administration, faculty and staff of La Roche University. The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 2 LRU By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

elcome to La Roche opportunity to personally thank Dr. University! Howard Ishiyama for his outstanding W La Roche University leadership in guiding La Roche President Candace Introcaso University. His tireless work—along announced the news on March 26 with that of his staff an his university to a standing room only crowd in transition committee—has brought College Center Square. Introcaso us to this day.” said, “Defining moments, whether Introcaso recognized the entire in our personal lives or in the life transition committee: Dr. Rosemary of an institution, can be marked by McCarthy, Brady Butler, David Day, internal feelings of great joy and Hope Schiffgens, JR Young, Joan pride in accomplishment. I hope that Cutone, Gina Miller, James E. (Chip) you will feel that this afternoon…. Weisgerber, Tom Schaefer, Lisa Today, March 26, 2019, all of us are Camphouse gathered together as we reach another The entire event was also broadcast milestone in La Roche’s history. It’s live on FaceBook so that alumni and official. We are La Roche University!” friends of the school could participate Students, faculty, and staff cheered across the world. at the news. During the announcement, the La Introcaso said, “Thank you first Roche community enjoyed cake and to God who blessed this college. cookies, as well as new shirts and First and foremost, we express our cups bearing the new name. gratitude to God.” She then thanked Dr. Howard Ishiyama. “I’d like to take this

“It’s official. We are La Roche University!” - President Candace Introcaso

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 3 People Providence Heights welcomes two Korean sisters By Kathleen Kenna Contributing Writer or the past few weeks, Julia view of the city that Pittsburghers are Felton and I have had the so proud of. Fprivilege of helping two Sisters “It was cloudy,” Thomas said, but with their English while they are she still enjoyed it. touring America. Sister Thomas and Something else they both enjoy is Sister Paul are from South Korea. I taking walks and they both have loved spoke to them with Sister Veronica to see all the nature here. Thomas Kim’s help as a translator. even showed me a picture of a Thomas and Paul are touring groundhog she saw one day. America before they return to Korea I asked them if they had heard of for their final vows. After Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh before they came here. they will go to Texas and finish their Paul had; she knew sisters in Korea trip in Chicago. Their goal for visiting who had studied here. But, Thomas America is to improve their English shyly shook her head with a laugh. and offer help where they can. However, she is glad to be here and The Sisters’ Motherhouse is in told me she would like to return Hwaseong City which is near Suwon. someday. For reference, it is directly across Paul even has hopes of returning the country from where the 2018 to study here at La Roche someday. Pyeongchang Olympics were held. In She said the people here are very Kim’s words, “they are city girls,” and friendly and she will miss them all. the more rural aspect of our campus In fact, the friendliness of people was exciting to them. here is one of the things they both During their time here in stated as a reason for liking the Pittsburgh they have been first and U.S. They were happily surprised foremost studying English and going by people’s patience. Paul said she to prayer. But, they have found time was very happy to not have to be to squeeze in some quintessential embarrassed or nervous when Pittsburgh touristy things. speaking. Before they came here, they They both attended the St. thought of the U.S. as a strange place, Patrick’s Day parade with some of but now they both feel comfortable the other sisters, and they got to here. © Kathleen Kenna meet Bishop David Zubik. Some of our local sisters took them to Mount See Sisters, Page 15 Sister Thomas (left) and Sister Paul (right) are visiting Providence Heights. Washington to see that beautiful aerial LRU dancer SGA finalizes to dance with semester goals By Julia Felton renowned studio Editor-in-Chief By Sarah Hefferin a Roche’s Student Government the survey results, SGA decided to Entertainment Editor Association (SGA) is finishing renovate the courtyard. She said their projects for the spring renovations will also include out- reshman and Pittsburgh native L “Dance in general is a very semester. door seating. Renee Simeone gets to soak up demanding art form, both physically According to SGA President According to Premick, SGA will Fthe sun this summer from New and emotionally. It is an exciting Brittany Premick, SGA will sponsor also host a highway cleanup event on York City as a part of the Martha challenge to have something that student appreciation days from April April 13, which will be mandatory for Graham Summer program. Simeone requires so much both athletically and 23-28. all SGA members. WHERE? was one of only two students artistically from me as an individual,” Director of Student Activities Premick said they will be from La Roche University’s Dance Simeone said. Lauren Ranalli is in charge of participating in the Easter Bunny Department to be chosen for the During a collaboration for an organizing the student appreciation Brunch on April 14. scholarship opportunity. upcoming performance with Martha events. According to Ranalli, these Premick also encouraged SGA Since she was four years old, Graham Company, Simeone got to activities will include things like coffee members to participate in an Simeone has been dancing. So, collaborate with Graham dancer and giveaways, stress free events, service upcoming fundraising effort for the completing her Bachelor of Art’s director Virgine Mécène. Through events, and a student appreciation Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. for dance performance at La Roche the rehearsal process, Simeone was dinner. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face University was a no brainer. offered the scholarship. SGA finalized plans for their an- off against La Roche faculty for At La Roche, not only does The scholarship itself will allow nual SGA gift. Vice President Allison a basketball game in Kerr Fitness she dance on campus, but she is a Simeone to travel to New York and Bosworth designed a survey to gauge Center. trainee with Bodiography, owned attend the Graham School’s summer which gift students would prefer. She SGA will hold elections on April 9 and created by Maria Caruso, who dance program in July for three to six said the options listed on the sur- and 10. Premick said anyone not run- works as the Department Chair of weeks. While this will be a challenge, vey were a movie room, a relaxation ning for a position next year will have the Performing Arts Department. Simeone is very excited for the room, outdoor seating, a green wall, to help organiz elections. “All seniors For her, dance offers a unique opportunity. or a temporary fix for the courtyard. and anybody that’s not running, you challenge to everyday life. See Simeone, Page 17 Premick said that, based on See SGA, Page 14

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 4 Service La Roche students dedicate Spring Break to service By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief

uring spring break, ten La Roche students boarded a Dplane to Texas. Many of the passengers were other students, head- ing to a popular beach for a week of partying. But the students from La Roche had very different plans for their spring break. Rather than spend a week soaking up the sun, this group of students spent their time volunteer- ing at respite centers for immigrants. Among those students was Jes- sica Nakamura, who said that some people asked her why she would give up her spring break to volunteer. She said, “The satisfaction that you get from helping people is more fun than you could have on a spring break trip to a local beach.” Nakamura said they started work- ing at a respite center. She explained that after immigrants are released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention, they are sent to these centers by the bus- load. “Their next leg of the journey involves getting from that respite center to wherever they have family members that have sponsored them. In order to get them where they need to go, the respite centers offer them a night where they can shower, use © Courtesy of Jessica Nakamura the restroom, get a change of clothes and new shoes, and have a nice meal,” (Left to right) Angelique Savior, Jessie Nakamura, Morgan Ward, Babin Thapa, Mark Muiruri, Jen Kardos, Dylan Nakamura said. Kisic, Chloe Harvey, Becca Najdzinski, Rachel Hibshman, and Steve Benson dedicated their spring break to serving others by volunteering to work with immigrants in Texas. See Spring Break Service Trip, Page 14

Car cruise to combat cancer at LRU By Julia Felton Editor-in-Chief he Campus Car Society is Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year 300. “We’ve been talking to people 50/50 and the raffle [and] walking revving up car enthusiasts for a competition. with supercars, classic cars, a whole around trying to get donations and Tgood cause. Motivated by his father, Vizzoca variety,” he said. directing where the cars go.” According to Luciano Vizzoca, said he wanted to create an event that In addition to a parking lot full Vizzoca said he hopes this event president of the Campus Car Society, could help those battling this illness. of cars, Vizzoca said he and David will represent the goals of his club and the club’s first car meet will benefit “Just helping out the people with Day, the club’s faculty advisor, have La Roche. “Our goal was to bring car the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. cancer is big,” Vizzoca said. “This been contacting vendors. Vizzoca people together for a good cause,” he The event is scheduled for May all goes towards research, so it could said, “We’re reaching out to small car explained. “La Roche wants to come 4 from 11:00-4:00, with a rain date really help a kid in the future.” companies around Pittsburgh.” together and do something good for scheduled for the next day. He said he also wanted to host an They will also have a table set up the community.” Vizzoca said they will charge $10 event that will be enjoyable for La where people will be encouraged to He said he hopes to make this an per car, with all proceeds benefiting Roche students. Vizzoca said, “[It’s] donate to the Leukemia Lymphoma annual charity event on campus. the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. something fun to do. All the students Society. Vizzoca said he hopes If you are interested in donating Spectator admission is free. say there’s nothing fun to do during to have a representative from the to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Raising money for the Leukemia the weekends, so I think it’s just organization there. please visit https://pages.mwoy.org/ Lymphoma Society is personal for something fun to do on campus.” Though Vizzoca is spearheading wpa/pgh19/lvizzoca. Vizzoca and his family. “My dad Vizzoca noted that he hopes to the event, the entire Campus Car had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when he encourage local families to participate. Society is getting involved. Vizzoca was 12, so it’s big for him,” Vizzoca Though he does not know exactly said he expects 10 to 15 members explained, adding that his father how many cars will attend, he said of the club to participate. “The is a candidate in the Leukemia he is hoping for around 200 or members are going to be doing the

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 5 Health Counseling and Health Services help students cope with anxiety By Mina Holland Associate Editor ow do you handle stress and Academic and social situations brain in all the correct ways. But, you Arend said that students find out anxiety in college? Some deal can heighten stress and pressure on have to learn different ways to cope about La Roche’s Counseling Servic- Hwith it better than others. college students. “Especially if they and you can’t do that with medicine. es through LRX classes. “We go into That is, depending on their mental care about their grades and they want That’s in talk therapy. That’s when all the LRX classes and meet every- health and certain times of the college to do well,” Arend added, saying that you come here and learn different year. Throughout the years, one’s college is especially different from ways you can handle your stress and See Counseling and Health mental health can negatively affect high school in terms of academic anxiety,” said Arend. Services, Page 15 them in different ways during college. work. Lori Arend, director of Counseling “[In college] they’re given the and Health Services at La Roche syllabus and that’s their life for the University, agrees with this. “Anxiety, next 16 weeks. And some students stress, depression, and relationships have no idea how to do that or are the four top things that we’ve seen manage their time,” said Arend. “For for the past couple years,” she said. some kids it takes a semester, others Mental health issues have increased it takes a year, but students do get it through college years. “In mental together and they make it.” health we’ve seen a lot more kids in Arend noted many ways for need of services to come in and get students to cope with anxiety in help with their mental health issues. college. “You have to take care of That’s on the rise,” Arend said. your basic needs. You’ve got to eat, Reasons behind the increase in you have to sleep, and you’ve got stress in college students can deal to do some restful things and some with many factors. “We absolutely relaxing things, too. So it’s a whole see peaks [in stress] at midterms approach in taking care of yourself,” and finals weeks. Everybody gets a she said. little bit anxious,” Arend said. “And Arend recommended both if they didn’t do so well, then they medicine and therapy for people would rethink everything. We go up, struggling with their mental health. “I and we get very busy. But anxiety do not believe in just medicine at all. I © Mina Holland definitely ebbs and flows. Kids have it believe that medicine gets everything (Left to right) Lily Starr, Erin Dorsch, and Lori Arend help students deal underlying and it just gets heightened going the right way it’s supposed to with stress and anxiety in the Counseling and Health Services office. at those times.” go, with the neurotransmitters in the The Courier Staff Editor-in-Chief Contributing Writers Julia Felton Ian Dee Theuri Katherine Friend Entertainment Editor Kathleen Kenna and Lead Designer Steven Munshower Sarah Hefferin Sarah Santucci

Associate Editor and Social Media Coordinator Courier Advisory Council Danielle DiNatale Rebecca Pasqua Sarah Reichle Associate Editor Mina Holland Faculty Advisor Sports Editor Ed Stankowski Jordan Smith

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 6 Man on the Street Entertainment Editor Sarah Hefferin asked students: What is your favorite summer memory?

My favorite memory was playing disk golf with friends! -Zachary Ruby, Junior Professional Writing Major

I traveled to Washington D.C. last summer for an internship. -Rebecca Nagdzinski, Senior International Affairs Major

Last year, we went to Scotland and it sort of kicked of the summer for me! -Lexi Coyle, Junior Education Major

Mine would be helping with voter registration in Pittsburgh. -Chloe Harvey, Senior Sociology Major

My favorite memory is Mexico last summer. The last day I was there, I got up really early and watched the sunrise. -Isis Osorio, Freshman International Studies Major

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 7 Finance Best credit cards for students By Ian Dee Theuri Contributing Writer

he majority of students have accumulated a lot of credit card debt. statement credit or check at any time, spending cap earn an unlimited one access to a debit card. They allow people to shift their debt and in any amount. Someone can set percent. All other purchases also earn T A debit card is a plastic pay- from their current card to a new one their rewards balance to redeem at an unlimited one percent. Discover it ment card that can be used instead and give them a period of six to 21 $25, $50, $100, or $200, or on a pre- Chrome for Students pays students of cash when making purchases. It months to pay it off interest-free. determined date. Other perks include $20 cash back every year their GPA is similar to a credit card, but, un- Normally, there is a one-time balance an automatic credit line increase after stays above 3.0, for up to five years. like a credit card, the money or funds transfer fee of up to five percent. five months of on-time payments, There is no annual fee or foreign are immediately transferred directly Secured credit cards are usually and minimal fees. There’s no annual transaction fee. Balance transfers from the cardholder’s checking ac- meant for those with bad credit. They fee or foreign transaction fee. Late cost three percent of the transferred count when performing a transac- require someone to post collateral payments cost up to $38. Cash amount. The cash advance fee is the tion. when they open their account, which advances cost $10 or three percent, greater of $10 or five percent of the Debit cards do not help in making is usually equal to or greater than their whichever is greater. Also, there’s advanced amount. There’s no late fee of a credit score, which is important credit limit. This card helps someone no introductory APR (meaning you for your first late payment but there is because it helps a lender decide how build up their credit score and sooner don’t have to pay interest on your $35 fee for subsequent late payments. likely you are to repay your debts. or later, move on to an unsecured purchases for a specific time period). This card has a zero percent purchase Considering we are students, a credit card. The second card is Discover It APR for six months and 10.99 card is helpful when building a credit Most college students have finite Student Cash Back. It has a nice cash percent balance transfer APR for six score. encounters with credit cards and back rewards program. A student months from the date of someone’s So, what’s a credit card? A other different forms of credit. can earn one percent cash back on first transfer, which must occur within credit card is a card issued by a Students’ credit histories are often purchases with no spending caps or three billing cycles of your account’s financial company which enables thin or nonexistent. Hence, the single restrictions. Purchases in quarterly opening date. the cardholder to borrow funds. most important reason for a student rotating spending categories (such The fourth credit card is Capi- The funds may be used as payment to apply for a credit card is to build a as department store or gas station tal One Secured Mastercard, which for goods and services. Issuance positive credit history. purchases) earn five percent cash is a secured credit card. This card is of credit cards has the condition Students should look for cards that back, up to a $1,500 quarterly limit different from the credit cards I’ve that the cardholder will pay back report timely payments to consumer across all active categories. Quarters mentioned above. Before a student the original, borrowed amount plus credit reporting bureaus (companies begin January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, starts spending, they need to make any additional agreed-upon charges. that collect and maintain consumer and October 1st. Also, at the end of a cash deposit of $49, $99, or $200. The issuer pre-sets borrowing limits credit information). After that, they a student’s first year as a cardholder, The deposit entitles a student to a which have a basis on the individual’s should play their role by making in- Discover automatically doubles all credit limit of anywhere from $200 credit rating. full, on-time payments. The best the cash back they have earned over to $1,000, and that depends on their There are four main types of credit student credit cards usually have the previous 12 months. In addition creditworthiness. A student can sub- cards; rewards, low interest, balance very low fees, reasonable annual to that, someone gets an additional sequently raise their credit limit by transfer, and secured credit cards. percentage rate of charge (APRs), $20 cash back every year their GPA making additional deposits. However, A rewards credit card usually earns and others have perks that specifically stays above 3.0, for up to five years. purchases still need to be paid for ev- rewards on someone’s purchases. appeal to college students. Also, some One downside is that Discover it for ery month, just as you would with a Some cards will pay out at a flat rate have cash back programs that reward Students is meant for students with normal credit card. Deposits won’t of about one percent to two percent. spending on routine purchases like good to excellent credit. If you have be credited against the purchases. If Others will give an extra bonus in gas, groceries, and dining out. poor credit or a spotty credit history, several months pass by and a student predetermined spending categories. I will discuss about five best credit you’ll have trouble qualifying. This demonstrates a pattern of timely pay- Rewards are paid out in a variety card options on the market today for card has no annual fee. Its balance ments, Capital One can raise their of forms, including airline miles students: transfer cost is three percent of the credit limit without requiring any ad- and free hotel stays, checks, and gift The first credit card is Journey transferred amount. Its cash advance ditional deposit. I would say the big- certificates. Student Rewards from Capital One. fee is the greater of $10 or five percent gest drawback of this credit card is its Low interest credit cards are This is a low-fee student credit card of the advanced amount. It does not purchase APR. It’s significantly higher best for someone who carries some that’s ideal for students with passable have foreign transaction fee or late fee than many other student credit cards. credit card debt month-to-month. credit and a preference for cash for your first late payment. However, However, its fees are reasonable and Depending on someone’s financial back rewards. Its biggest benefit is there is a $35 fee for subsequent late it’s accessible to students with poor situation, they can choose a card with the cash back program. A student payments. or spotty credit. This card has no an- a dependably low ongoing interest will earn one percent cash back on The third card is Discover it nual fee or foreign transaction fee. rate, or one that has no interest for all purchases and get 0.25 percent Chrome for Students. Dining and gas Cash advances cost the greater of $10 an introductory period. cash back bonus each month that purchases earn two percent cash back, Balance transfer cards are usually they pay their statement on time. up to $1,000 in spending per quarter. See Credit Cards Page 16 meant for people who have already They can redeem their rewards as a Dining and gas purchases above this Interested in joining our staff? The Courier is always looking for new writers and photographers.

Contact Julia Felton for more information on writing for the Courier.

[email protected]

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 8 Clubs Delta Mu Delta welcomes former president of Alcoa Russia By Mina Holland Associate Editor n Wednesday, April 3, busi- and a lot of honor,” O’Rourke said. nessman, former president He added that he was sent in near the Oof the company Alcoa in end of the Vietnam War, saying that Russia and co-author of A Field many soldiers who came home from Guide to Business Ethics, William the war were not welcomed. “Over “Bill” O’Rourke, visited the Delta Mu time, I’ve felt better about the [mili- Delta Honors Society at La Roche tary] service than I did at the time,” University. he said. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Pa- O’Rourke said he decided to go lumbo Science Center lecture room, to Alcoa in Russia, under his boss, O’Rourke spoke about moral integ- Paul O’Neill, and O’Rourke became rity and safety in business organiza- president of Alcoa-Russia from 2005 tions and how they benefit everyone to 2008. “I [got] to learn another cul- in the business world, as well as the ture, which is wonderful, and getting social world as well. O’Rourke talked to know those people. Actually, get- about his time in the military, law ting to put to practice Paul O’Neill’s school, and becoming president of idea that if you get safety right, you Alcoa, an aluminum corporation with get everything else right,” he said. headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. “[O’Neill] taught me that, but I never O’Rourke said that he was em- got to practice it until I went to Rus- ployed at U.S. Steel shortly after his sia. And, it actually worked and we time in the military. “I was at U.S. did get safety right there, and I’m re- Steel and then I was going to law ally proud when I look back.” school at the same time. What was O’Rourke added that before he tough balancing was being an indus- went to Russia, the country was kill- trial engineer and going to law school ing five people, every year, for 50 at the same time. It was so time con- years in their factory. “They’ve now suming,” he said. gone seven years without a fatality in “The military was just one good © Mina Holland experience to have early in your life, See O’Rourke 17 and it teaches you a lot of patriotism William “Bill” O’Rourke, former president of Alcoa Russia, visited LRU. Sigma Tau Delta hosts book reading for member of LRU staff By Heather Radick Contributing Writer erhaps it is not such a terrible home, motherhood, identity, bilin- thing after all to have more gualism, family, education and travel. Pthan one place that I can call The essays in Motherlands offer a my home. well-researched, witty, and heart- Natasha Garrett, Director of In- felt look into immigration both as a ternational Student Services at La global phenomenon and as a deeply Roche University, spoke at a La Roche intimate experience. University Literary Society Event on Her anecdotes about struggling to February 22. The Literary Society find peace in an unfamiliar city and sponsors literacy and community en- slowly learning common English col- gagement by inviting Pittsburgh area loquialisms present a picture that may writers to lead presentations on vari- not specifically pertain to everyone ous topics and experiences. To a rapt in the audience, but they contain the audience, Garrett read excerpts from intimate foundations of universal hu- Motherlands and meditated on the man truth and identity. unique experiences of a European “I am Huckleberry Finn written in immigrant that “made it” in the in- Cyrillic,” she said, clearly illustrating dustrial city of Pittsburgh. her poetic talent and also providing a Garrett was born and raised in window into the sometimes ineffable Macedonia and currently lives in experience of a woman learning the Pittsburgh with her husband and foundational structure of American son. In her collection of personal es- life while still struggling to read her says and poems, Motherlands, Gar- W2 forms in English. rett explores various facets of the modern immigration experience. Weaving academic and liter- ary sources, as well as personal and professional experiences, she uses © Courtesy of Maggie Briggs transnationalism as a springboard for Natasha Garrett shared stories from her new book with Sigma Tau Delta. discussing a range of topics such as

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 9 Travel Study abroad trip to Scotland ignites student’s passion for travel By Danielle DiNatale Associate Editor

rarely was awake to see the sun- as igniting my desire to travel, it gave rise, but seated on a recently de- me insight into how similar people I scended plane, I peered out at the are to one another, even when they pink and gold landscape ahead of me. live in different worlds. About 3,446 miles away, everyone I ~ knew slept soundly; it was 1:57 a.m. Edinburgh was supposed to be in Pittsburgh, after all. In Scotland, gloomy and dark, filled with gray travelers pulled their luggage from storm clouds and the possibility of overhead, bleary eyed and stretching rain. That weather lasted for one day. as much as they could manage in the By the next morning the sky was clear cramped space around them. and blue, so bright that people in the I’d never thought much of trav- streets warned us that this wasn’t the elling. The idea of it was more of a true Scotland experience. Although dream than a goal I expected to hap- it was still windy and cold to us, the pen. For most of my life I’d been Scots celebrated this weather by tied to Pittsburgh, venturing to a few wearing shorts. other states every couple years for a I stayed bundled in long sleeves short vacation. As I walked off the and a coat, hands shoved into my plane and into the terminal, I still pockets on the days that the wind didn’t believe that I was really in an- was truly unforgiving. There was no other country. Not even being ques- escape from it, whether I stood 800 tioned at customs, meeting our tour feet up on a mountain in Holyrood guide, or getting onto the bus for an- Park, or took a walk down the street other 45 minute ride to the city was to a cafe. The wind was a small price enough to make the point sink in that to pay for no rain, though it made me © Danielle DiNatale I was far from home. wonder why I’d bought a pair of rain- It wasn’t until I stood, staring up boots and wore them the entire trip. La Roche students experienced Scotland’s beauty and history during a study at a cathedral spire, that I believed it It didn’t take long for me to fall abroad trip to the country. was real. in love with Edinburgh. Most of the Scotland was an experience, an ad- venture, and full of lessons. As well See Scotland, Page 15 Students wrap up semester in Rome By Sarah Santucci Contributing Writer ags are starting to get packed, opening experience helped to be in- finals for the students at La volved in the culture from another BRoche University in Rome are view. From Le Blanc’s perspective, about to take place. Three months “I feel changed by this experience, because he noted, “I think it was a proud mo- ago, five students from La Roche Uni- ment for La Roche when our students versity ventured out of their comfort I feel more culturally aware and more helped with the community.” zones to travel abroad to immerse In Rome, there are many oppor- themselves in another culture, lan- independent.” tunities for students to reach out to guage, and lifestyle. Now, their time involve themselves. One student met in Italy is coming to an end. With - Natasha Florence with the US Mission to the UN Agen- unforgettable memories and matur- cies in Rome where she learned about ing growth, they are ready to go back their role in Italy. Additionally, there home and share their experiences. has been contact with the Italian Red The program in Rome has Cross and Medici Senza Frontiere, changed the global outlook of these otherwise known as Doctors Without students in many ways. Middle level a trip to Vatican City and the Vatican lifestyle is one train ride away. Self Borders. Another student, elemen- education major, Natasha Florence, City Museums, a higher appreciation design major, Sarah Nichols, has a tary education and special education stated, “I feel changed by this expe- for the art formed. All the students passion for art. One thing Venice is major, Paige Meholick, spent one day rience because I feel more culturally have been back to Vatican City since famous for is Venetian glass. Nichols a week observing at an international aware and more independent.” their first visit to see the largest papal stated, “We visited Morano, an island school, Amrbit. Meholick fullfilled From the beginning of the semes- basilica in Rome, St. Peter’s Basilica. outside Venice. [The community] her observation hours as well as in- ter abroad, a sense of uncertainty This magnificent symbol of the Cath- make their own glass to sell.” volved herself in the educational sys- for exploring has changed into an olic Church contains art from the top In addition to culture, the students tem abroad. She mentioned many inspirational rush to travel around as of the dome to the underground were involved in the community with similarities and differences in the much as possible. International Stud- Scavi. a Service Learning Project. With this educational system. Meholick stated, ies major, Samantha Osman stated, Last month, the school took an service project, students along with “I’m going to miss the students at “I do feel changed and I know that overnight trip to Venice with the stu- their professors, Chiara Crippa Rob- Amrbit. I’ve learned so much from because I’ve gotten one step closer to dents. Between Florence, Venice, and erts and Dr. Paul Le Blanc, traveled observing at an international school what I want to do with my life. I also Rome, each city is completely dif- to the other side of town and served and studying abroad in general.” became more aware of the world.” ferent. From the architecture to the to help feed the community. They In the past few months, students types of food based on the region in experienced people coming together were involved with the culture. With Italy, traveling to another culture and to help their community. This eye- See Rome, Page 14

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 10 Sports NHL playoff predictions Drama By Jordan Smith Sports Editor plagues he 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs scoring depth, elite defenseman, and games. are upon us. goaltending. The Boston Bruins vs. the Toronto T The bracket is very com- Here are my predictions for every Maple Leafs. Steelers plicated this year compared to past seven-game series in the 2019 playoff The Maple Leafs have been hyped years. My predictions in 2016 were season. up by the Toronto media all year. By Jordan Smith almost perfect. The Penguins went Starting in the Eastern Confer- John Tavares has looked spectacular Sports Editor on to win that year. In 2017, I had ence. and Auston Matthews reached an- the penguins winning again but my First Round. other level this year. Mitch Marner t week 11 of the 2018 sea- bracket was not great. And, overall in Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colum- is an elite young forward and Mor- son, the Steelers were moving 2018 my bracket wasn’t good either. bus Blue Jackets. gan Reilly is a star young defense- Aforward. They were on a six- 2019 might be the year that a weird Tampa Bay is clearly the favorite. man. I’m not confident in their goalie game winning streak, with an overall team will win the cup. There are sev- Columbus has never won a playoff Frederik Anderson. He is young and record of 7-2-1. The playoffs looked eral decent teams, but not many great series. They made huge trades before never has really done much in the promising. teams. The only team you can put in the deadline but managed to barely playoffs before. On the Bruins, they But then a total collapse hap- that 1A category is the Tampa Bay make the playoffs and earn the wild- have the scoring depth as well. Brad pened, and the Steelers managed to Lightning who tied the record for card spot. Their goalie Bobrovsky has Marchand is quietly one of the most lose four out of their next six games. most wins in a regular season with never played well in the playoffs, and dynamic wingers in the league. Pa- Including loses to not very good 62. head coach John Torterella is noto- trice Bergeron has consistently been teams like the Oakland Raiders and A lot of these good teams have riously known to not make changes one of the best 2-way forwards in Denver Broncos. a chance, but its hard to tell when and continue to play with grit instead the league. David Krejci and David The Steelers proclivity to play they all have holes in them. When I of making tactical changes that would Pastrnak are key players as well. All down to their competition caused look at teams that have the potential help the team. them to miss the playoffs. to win a Cup, I look at three things: I’ll pick the Lightning to win in five They put up a great game against See NHL, Page 18 the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints and even beat the New England Patriots. Three of the best teams in the league last year, and they really should have won against the Saints if it weren’t for the terrible pass interference call on Joe Haden. LRU baseball player profile: As Colin Cowherd says on his ra- dio show on Fox Sports all the time, “When I look at a team to win the Phil Pieto super bowl, I look at three things: Great ownership and management, By Jordan Smith great coach and a great quarterback.” Sports Editor The Steelers have the Rooney’s, debatably the greatest owners in From: Morganton, North Carolina NFL history and they draft as well High School: Freedom as anyone else every year. They have Major: Marketing and Manage- Mike Tomlin who has one of the ment best winning percentages of all time Why La Roche: The winning base- in the NFL, a .533-win percentage ball culture and family in the area which stands at 43rd all time among Position: 1st base head coaches. And, they have a hall Career plans: Work in marketing of fame QB in Big Ben who was two and sales super bowls. Achievements at La Roche: Dean’s So, the Steelers have all those three List and 2018 AMCC Champion must-haves, so why did they not even Achievements in high school: Na- make the playoffs? tional Honor Society, All-Conference I think the drama and the noise 4x and Conference Player of the Year have something to do with it. Favorite place to travel to: Florida Let’s look back at details week by every year with the baseball team week in the 2018 season. Favorite MLB player: David Ortiz Before the season began and “Big Papi” about half way through the season, Favorite baseball memory: Win- all the talk was about if Bell would ning AMCC title last year sign and play. Bell had been one of Mentors: My dad--he is my hero. the best running backs for the past Favorite aspect about playing at couple years. He ended up not sign- LRU: The family like atmosphere ing as we know, but that hurt the Favorite type of music: All music. team more than helped. Mainly anything from the 2000s. Spe- Players every week, especially cifically alternative and rap. Ben were asked when will Bell come Favorite food: Chicken wings back? Imagine having to answer that Favorite non baseball player ath- question more than a few times, it lete: Phil Kessel would most likely get annoying. During Phil’s sophomore year, he Bell continued throughout the has put up some impressive stats. He’s season releasing rap music, tweeting played in six game this season with out his emotions about why the fans 15 total plate appearances. He has a © Courtesy of Phil Pieto don’t understand him. Explaining .417 average, a .533 on base percent- how he’s trying to be a hero and yet age with six RBI’s and one run. Look Sophomore baseball player Phil Pieto hopes to help the Redhawks win the city treats him like a villain. Over- forward to more action from Phil this another division title this year. season as the Redhawks make anoth- See Steelers, Page 16 er push for a division title.

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 11 Survey Says... Video game addiction at La Roche By Steven Munshower Contributing Writer

wenty-eight percent of the La Distractions that interrupt aca- Roche community admit that demic focus come in many forms, Tvideo games get in the way of such as partying or playing video family or friend time. games. Twenty-eight percent of stu- Eighty La Roche students com- dents indicated that video games have pleted a survey titled “Video Game negatively impacted their academic Addiction,” at La Roche University in performance. March. They responded to ten ques- College provides new opportu- tions about video game habits and nities for making friends, through preferences. The survey defined vid- classes, sports, or even video games. eo games as not only traditional PC Sixty-two out of 80 students agreed or console games, but also mobile or that they have made friends playing phone games. video games. Graphic design major Healthcare professionals agree ex- Joshua Paris said, “I met two signifi- ercise and athletics are key in a healthy cant friends that live halfway across lifestyle. Twenty-three out of 80 stu- the country that I would not have met dents confessed that video games by any other means. The two of them intrude on their exercise or athletics. ended up meeting each other in per- One of those students said, “Video son, as they found out they lived in games can serve as an alternative to the same state.” some outdoor experiences.” Friday nights are a time for many Social interaction can take many college student activities. The survey forms such as parties, clubs, and vid- asked about people’s Friday night hab- eo games. Ninety-three percent of its. Fifty-two of 80 students claimed students surveyed that video games that they would prefer to go out with are not their primary means of social friends on a Friday night. Eight stu- interaction. “I’m sure I would have dents said they would rather play vid- just as many friends without video eo games with friends. Two students games,” one of the seven percent mi- chose to stay in alone, and 16 would © Steven Munshower nority said, “but they have helped me rather play video games alone. This infographic shows how much time students spend on video games. form stronger connections with my now distant friends.” See Video Games, Page 16 Do pets affect mental health? By Katherine Friend Contributing Writer wning a pet improves one’s According to the survey, four- A trained service animal, most of- • 34 percent said they enjoy the emotional wellbeing. teen percent agree that owning a pet ten a dog, assists a person who has companionship; O Pets can provide comfort makes a person more compassionate. a disability. All 46 participants agreed • 4 percent said they enjoy car- during times of stress and company “Owning a pet makes a per- that a service animal can benefit peo- ing for animals; when one feels alone. As spring is son more compassionate because ple who are suffering from psycho- • 0 percent said they enjoy the nearing, more pet owners are enjoy- it teaches responsibility and shows logical disabilities. responsibility of a pet. ing time outdoors with their animals. people how to take care of someone Seventy-eight percent of students One participant said owning a pet In a survey, 100 percent of par- or something other than themself,” report they own a pet: was important to him because, “I en- ticipants agree that owning a pet im- Danielle DiNatale, a junior profes- • 41 percent of students own a joyed taking my dog for walks. There proves one’s emotional wellbeing. sional writing major, said. dog; was a joyous connection.” Forty-six members of the La Out of forty-six La Roche students • 21 percent own a cat; Roche College community respond- surveyed, 38 say that the company a • 19 percent do not own any pet; ed to a survey called “Do Pets Af- pet provides is the most emotionally • 17 percent own a different fect Mental Health?” during the first beneficial part of owning a pet. For type of pet, such as a rabbit or week of March. example, therapy involving animals, reptile. The survey asked if pets provide like horses or dogs, can be beneficial The survey asked why owning a comfort and stress relief. Forty-five to people suffering from depression. pet is important: of 46 respondents agreed that pets One hundred percent of those sur- • 52 percent said more than one do provide comfort and stress relief. veyed reported they agree. choice; Barry Ratliff, a junior graphic de- sign major, said, “Whenever you see a dog, your mood instantly improves. A dog distracts you when you’re hav- “Owning a pet makes a person more compassionate because it ing a bad day.” Any number of things can give teaches responsibility and shows people how to take care of someone meaning to life. However, when it comes to pets, six percent said they or something other than themself.” disagree. “I find myself excited to go home - Danielle DiNatale because I know my cats are always waiting for me,” Sarah Hefferin, a sophomore professional writing ma- jor, said, “and that they love me no matter what.”

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 12 Entertainment Us: A movie as socially important as it is entertaining By Steven Munshower Contributing Writer “Us” is a mystery/thriller released Years later, still traumatized by this triguing ride from start to finish. The The soundtrack, by Michael Abels, on March 22, 2019 in the United event, Adelaide, her husband, and plot, while over-ambitious at points, is astonishing, especially considering States. Jordan Peele directed, wrote, two children return to Santa Cruz on is full of symbolism and excellent this is only his second soundtrack. vacation. She expresses concern that characters. “Pas De Deux” stands out as both and produced “Us” with a budget the girl from the maze is coming for Most actors involved in “Us” beautiful and terrifying and is placed of $20 million. Universal Pictures her, but her husband disregards her. were required to play two roles each with a breathtaking confrontation in distributed the film, and Peele’s However, he quickly believes her due to the nature of the film. Lupita the film. company, Monkeypaw Productions, when a family that looks exactly like Nyong’o, who plays Adelaide, and Jordan Peele utilized “Us” as an ex- produced it. them shows up at their front door. Evan Alex, who plays her son, stand ercise in creativity, as the attention to The story begins with a young girl From that point, Peele crafts a cha- out as the highlights. Adelaide and detail is second to none. From ward- named Adelaide, and her parents at otic and socially provocative thriller her doppelgänger are two of the most robe to set design, nearly everything has a purpose to the story or social commentary Peele aims to discuss. With the success of his first proj- ect, “Get Out” in 2017, Peele estab- Peele crafts a chaotic and socially provocative thriller that leaves lished himself as a revolutionary writ- er and director. “Us” is no exception, the audience questioning every aspect of the film. Peele’s talent as as he provides not only an enjoyable film, but also touches upon relevant a writer is on full display, as the story never slows down and is an social issues in the United States. This film is a masterpiece that will not be intriguing ride from start to finish. forgotten and has warranted deserved attention. Peele’s name is now a sell- ing point in itself. “Us” by Jordan Peele is successful in its goal of entertaining, criticizing, and raising awareness. The film’s the- a boardwalk carnival in Santa Cruz. that leaves the audience questioning challenging characters ever written, matic elements are clearly important Adelaide wanders off and ends up in every aspect of the film. Peele’s tal- and Nyong’o exceeds expectations, to Peele, which is translated to the au- a mirror maze, where she runs into ent as a writer is on full display, as the delivering haunting monologues and dience in a tightly knit package titled another girl that looks exactly like her. story never slows down and is an in- eye-catching body language. “Us.” Spring has sprung at La Roche

© Mina Holland © Mina Holland

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 13 History The La Roche Archive commemorates its 40th year By Danielle DiNatale Associate Editor

ast the bookshelves situated dedication that it took to get to where in Wright Library is a brightly we are now,” Landau said. Plit office. While books line Although most people imagine ar- the walls of the library, this space is chives as rooms filled with file cabi- crowded with file cabinets, framed nets and old papers, Landau said that pictures, and documents lying open this is only partially true. While the on tables. But resting atop the file archives house presidential papers cabinets are boxes filled with items: and other documents, they also hold a frisbee from Spring Fling 1973, a memorabilia, such as old signs, book Red Devils license plate, and a beanie covers, cheerleading outfits, athletic worn by freshmen during their first wear, and yearbooks. week of school. “When somebody sees something The La Roche University Archives like those items, those are smaller are celebrating its 40th anniversary moments that contribute to the larger this year. narrative of the university,” Landau In the years after La Roche’s estab- said, “Together all these items speak lishment in 1963, Sister Mary Ken- to the hard work and dedication of neth Kearns, Sister Georgine, and those who came before us to make staff collected pictures and newspa- this university the quality institution per clippings important to the insti- of higher learning it is today.” tution’s history. In 1979, President The archives welcome donations, Mary Joan Coultas formalized their especially from student organizations. efforts. She officially appointed Sis- Clubs such as SGA and Gaming Club © Courtesy of Rachel Landau ter Mary Kenneth Kearns, the col- have their own files, which the- ar This year marks 40 years of the La Roche Archives, which is pictured above lege’s foundress, as the first La Roche chives add information to over time. in its early stages. archivist to the new archives depart- While documenting the history of ment. the university, the archives also exist Since then, there have been five to assist the students. archivists: three religious and two “If they’re doing a report or course “The archives are important because it laypersons. assignment that’s related to the uni- reminds people of where we’ve been and all the hard work and dedication it took to get to “There’s a real joy in being a part of a process where we are now.” of preserving history. I believe in what this -Rachel Landau school is developing through their mission, so I enjoy preserving their history.” -Rachel Landau Landau said she is gathering what is the generosity of the Sisters of Di- left of the college history. vine Providence. “I’m in the process of working “There’s a real joy in being a part with the bookstore to try to get some of a process of preserving history,” of the college memorabilia we don’t Landau said. “I believe in what this have. Then I’ll start collecting things school is developing through their Rachel Landau, La Roche’s current versity’s history, we have the primary that have university,” Landau said. mission, so I enjoy preserving their archivist, has been with the university documents,” Landau said. “While The archives has a webpage that history.” since March 2017. some papers can be restricted, most has photographs, articles, and a partial The archives welcome anyone who Sister Agnes Vogel, assistant archi- of them are unrestricted. It’s available listing of what is available in the col- wants to learn more about the univer- vist, has worked in the archives since here for anybody who wants to use lection located on the library website. sity or view pictures and artwork that 2010. it.” They are in the early stages of adding they have gathered over time. “She has been invaluable to me. Not only do the archives put to- materials to that page, and are in the With her knowledge of the sisters gether and file information, but they process of digitizing items. The web- and the college, she has helped to put also provide access for the campus site will include video footage, such things in context for me and to fill in and the public. They will sometimes as the groundbreaking ceremony for gaps,” Landau said. “If she doesn’t get questions from the public asking the Zappala College Center, as well as know something, she knows who to for information, such as yearbook digitized yearbooks and newspapers. contact. She tempers my desire to pictures. One issue that the archives has in save everything.” “We had a woman call who wanted this age is trying to capture everything The mission of the archives is to to get credit for a course she took in that happens at the university. With preserve the institutional memory the 1980s,” Landau said. “She was the use of social media, students and of the university. At La Roche, the going to graduate school and if she faculty participate in creating history archives do this by collecting, arrang- could prove she had this course and online through pictures and posts. ing, preserving, and providing access what it’s description was, she could “It becomes an issue trying to cap- to the permanent records and collec- get credit for it and not have to take ture all of those for the future, other- © Courtesy of Rachel Landau tions of historical value to the univer- it. We found the course description wise it’s gone,” Landau said. sity. and the textbook that was required Her biggest takeaway from her Sister Mary Kenneth Kearns (left) “The archives are important be- and she was able to get her course time at La Roche, Landeau said, has and Sister Alma Haberman (right) cause it reminds people of where credit.” been the hard work that went into worked in the archives. we’ve been and all the hard work and Now that La Roche is a university, building and creating the school and

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 14

Spring Break service trip, continued from page 4

Another student who attended the ter taught the students a few Spanish trip, Jennifer Kardos, said the group phrases they might use often. found a variety of jobs while work- Despite the language barrier, Na- ing at the Catholic Charity Respite kamura said they were able to make Center in San Juan. “We helped sort connections with the people they donations, helped in the kitchen, helped. “They’re just so grateful that served lunch, cleaned, and handed you’re there to help,” she said. “Ob- out clothes,” she said. viously, everybody knows ‘thank you’ They also volunteered at La Posa- in Spanish, but they’ll try it in English, da, which provides more long-term too, just to express that gratitude.” assistance than the respite centers. For Kardos, the hardest part of Nakamura explained: “The respite this experience was knowing they centers work in that the immigrants couldn’t do more to help. “The most who come in are allowed to stay for difficult part was knowing that when 24 hours. [At] the La Posada house, we left, there were going to be thou- they don’t turn anyone away. You sands more refugees going through can stay for an extended period of the respite centers who needed help,” time and they’ll help you through the Kardos said. process of applying for a work visa, Though she, too, said she wished filling out the proper applications, she could do more, Nakamura said learning the language, or getting an she felt they made a difference during education—whatever you’re seeking spring break. “When you’re a college © Courtesy of Jessica Nakamura to do here.” student, you feel like there’s not that Kardos added, “La Posada is a much you can do to help,” Nakamu- (First row, from left to right) Mark Muiruri, Jessie Nakamura, Rachel peaceful place that allows immigrants ra said. “But just volunteering your Hibshman, Jen Kardos, Morgan Ward, (second row, from left to right) a chance to rest from their difficult time—even though you don’t know Angelique Savior, Dylan Kisic, Becca Najdzinski, Chloe Harvey, Steve journey and prepares them to have a the language, even though you don’t successful life in the United States.” think you can help—is amazing.” Benson, and Babin Thapa volunteered at a respite center and While they were at La Posada, Kar- Coordinator of Campus Ministry La Posada Providencia. dos said they helped teach English, for Service Steve Benson organized

puppies on them. Her face just lit up rience and would encourage others to just at having this pair of pants.” participate in the future. “Volunteering your time--even though you According to Nakamura, the im- “Going on a service trip is an migrants were grateful for even the amazing experience and it’s a once-in- don’t know the language, even though you smallest things—like a pair of socks a-lifetime chance to experience some- or a shower. “When they arrive, they thing like this,” Kardos said. don’t think you can help--is amazing.” have no shoelaces, they’ve been wear- Benson said his goal for this trip ing the same clothes for three days, was to help encourage students to -Jessica Nakamura [and the] girls have been tying their serve others in their daily lives. He hair with tin foil,” she said. said, “It is always important to me Though the situation may seem that students gain the perspective dismal, Nakamura said she was sur- that service isn’t just for spring break prised at how happy and hopeful the trips, but to see the value in integrat- respite centers were. She said: “Most ing service into their lives.” helped with landscaping, and pre- and participated in the trip. He said of us expected everything to be kind Nakamura also urged students pared a fundraiser. Nakamura added also said he felt their work was im- of sad, because they’ve arrived in this who are considering participating in that they also shared meals with the portant. “What we did was definitely country where they don’t speak the these events to go into it with the immigrants, who would say Grace in valuable to the people we helped,” he language and some of them are sepa- right mindset. She said, “If you’re their native languages before eating. said. rated from their families, but surpris- coming to basically give somebody According to Nakamura, one of Nakamura said one moment that ingly, everybody seemed very happy. your sympathy, then it’s not worth their main struggles during their trip was specifically touching to her was There were children running around. your time. But if you’re coming to was the language barrier. “Most of when she helped a young girl pick out They’re all laughing—especially when understand them and see things from these people are from Mexico or a new outfit. She recalled, “I helped we got to hand out toys that people a new point of view, then you’ll both South America, so very few of them the girl pick out a top and she pointed donate. Their smiles just light up.” learn something.” speak any English,” she said, adding to a pair of pants she wanted and she Overall, Nakamura and Kardos that the workers at the respite cen- was so excited because they had little both said they learned from the expe-

SGA, continued from page 3 Rome, continued from page 9 must put in at least two hours that Doyle, Eco Council received mon- Being abroad has inspired the stu- as creating a community where pros- week,” she said, adding that those ey from Scott Electric Foundation, dents to start a Study Abroad Club at pect study abroad students can inter- who are running again are not per- which they will use to update exterior school. Osman will run for club pres- act with experienced students. mitted to participate. lighting. She also encouraged SGA to ident. Osman stated, “The club will Students who are interested in In other news, SGA board participate in a tree and flower plant- engage students with other cultures. traveling abroad with the La Roche members are also finalizing their ing event on April 26. Doyle said she I feel that it will be informational for University in Rome Program next individual goals for the semester: is personally working on an updated students that want to study abroad as year should apply. The academic re- • Academic Vice President Sar- courtyard design that she could send well as interest other students.” Me- quirements are sophomore and junior ah Thomas said she was meeting with to the campus master planning com- holick will run for treasurer. students with a 3.0 GPA. There has Dr. Howard Ishiyama, the university’s mittee. Le Blanc will be the club faculty been some hesitation for applications academic vice president, to discuss • Sierra Anderson, director of member. He stated, “It’s a good club. due to the question of if the students student concerns about scheduling multicultural and international affairs, I think that the goals are good and will graduate on time. Advisors and during renovations that are scheduled said she has been working with inter- I support the study abroad program Assistant Director of Study Abroad, for the fall semester. national students to create flyers for very much so I want to help in what- Nicole Gable, notice a passion with • Ryan Eshenbaugh, the finan- GLOBE’s upcoming fashion show. ever way I can.” One of the purposes students who apply and do whatever cial vice president, said he has been • Director of Resident Affairs of the club is to inform more stu- possible so they can attend as well as reminding clubs about what they Allie Mroczkowski said she is work- dents about studying abroad as well stay on track with their programs. have left in their budgets. Accord- ing on an outdoor Easter egg hunt ing to Eshenbaugh, many clubs are for April 13. not using their budgets. He said he is • Jennifer Kardos, director of considering implementing a new sys- community service, said she is work- A sense of uncertainty for exploring has tem that would allocate those funds ing with Coordinator of Campus differently. Ministry for Service Steven Ben- changed into an inspirational rush to travel. • Director of Green Initiatives son on cleaning the creek that runs Abby Doyle said she is helping Eco through campus. Council apply for a Pepsico recycling grant for next year. According to

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 15 Scotland, continued from page 9 Sisters, continued from page 3 bellious with,” he said. “So we take up smoking instead.” After leaving Pittsburgh, they will The answer made sense to me, head to the Sisters of the Divine even if I didn’t recommend it. We Providence La Posada ministry in traded explanations: how colleges Texas. There they will be working worked in America and in Scotland, with refugees. They will stay there for the differences between apartments about a month and a half. and flats, and the sound of -our ac The sisters will be helping with cents--which, for us Americans, were the garden there and, especially, the considered “posh.” Even he got the children. Both sisters were teachers in chance to ask the question he was Korea so they have a lot of experience most curious about: Were frat parties in that field. in America really the way that they Their main goal, they said, is to were in the movies? keep people happy. They know that We told him they weren’t far from the refugees there have been through true. so much hardship and they really Eventually he moved away from us want to bring them joy. and went to join his friends, and we After Texas, they will finish their sat there contemplating everything trip in Chicago. They will spend time that we’d been told. It was as if we’d with other Korean Sisters there who dug into a mine, searching for coal, help with the Korean Community and came out with gold. We’d spent in Chicago. They are both very the trip learning about the history of © Danielle DiNatale interested in seeing the different Scotland and traversing the popular types of ministries in the U.S.; how Danielle DiNatale said she enjoyed the landscapes, culture, and people of sights. But this was the first time that they vary from each other and from we had the answers about modern Scotland during her Study Abroad trip. those in Korea. day Scotland and the people in it. I When they return to South Korea, understood, at that point, that though they will take their final vows. After buildings bear historic resemblance, from our hotel. While most buildings we lived in a world of differences, we the outside brick turned black from wore their age boldly, this pub had a that, they are both not sure what they were much more alike than we had will be doing. They do not have a lot coal smoke. Everything was frozen modern feel that stood out from ev- thought. in time--while the people aged and erything surrounding it. The entrance of control in where they will be sent, We headed out of the pub half but are both excited for whatever the changed, the buildings stood mod- was sleek and gray, with large white an hour later. Our new friends stood erately unchanged. I felt as though I lettering above the doorway. Inside future holds. outside in a small group, smoking. When asked what they did not were walking through time limbo: liv- the hardwood floors gleamed under They saw us leaving and waved. ing in the 21st century but pacing the the low lighting. People both young like about America, they both replied One of them gestured from the with a resounding, “the food!” But, streets of an era ruled by kings and and old crowded inside orange cloth pub to us. “Come back tomorrow?” queens. booths and wooden chairs. Although Kim is doing her best to give them “We’ll see,” we said. Most likely we some comforts of home and every The city, and beyond, gave me all it was a weeknight, the pub had plen- wouldn’t have the time. We waved, I had ever wanted in a place: history, ty of business. Thursday she invites them to her said goodbye, and then walked across house for a Korean dinner. ghost stories, and remaining artifacts I didn’t know much about the area, the street to the hotel. from a time long before I was born. but from the amount of college stu- The other struggle they’ve It didn’t occur to me in the mo- experienced here in the U.S. is I found it all in Edinburgh Castle, dents both gathered around tables and ment to ask for their contact informa- Stirling Castle, Glasgow Cathedral working behind the bar, I assumed it definitely the language barrier. The tion. We all lived in the age of social hardest part, they said, is when and Necropolis, and Loch Lomond. was a popular spot for young people. media, where it would be easy to get Walking on their grounds, I couldn’t One of the young bartenders called someone makes a joke and laughs. names and keep in touch. But may- When they don’t understand they just help but wonder what it had been out to a girl that he knew, asking if be there wasn’t a reason to do that. to live in that time. Maybe a soldier she wanted a shot. smile and laugh along. But, they both Maybe it was one of those instanc- seemed to take it in stride. had stood in the place that I did now, “I have an exam tomorrow,” she es where strangers met and passed gazing over the city from the castle said. There was a pause, and then she Their final thoughts on the whole through each other’s lives, leaving a experience were very heartwarming. wall. Perhaps James VI had walked added, “Give me a double.” small memory behind. the same path through the castle or Thomas said, “it’s been good to the streets. Maybe J.K. Rowling had have friends” and this is the start of leaned out from an upper level street many relationships for her that she and peered downhill and decided, in can keep up throughout the years that moment, that it would become Scotland was an experience, an adventure, with email and possibly more visits to the model for her Diagon Alley. the U.S. All of it was speculation, of and full of lessons. As well as igniting my Paul said that “tutoring has been a course. But it didn’t stop my imagi- good experience” and she has espe- nation from spinning tales and won- desire to travel, it gave me insight into how cially had a great time sharing Korea’s dering how so much history could fit history and culture with Felton and into one place. similar people are to one another, even when learning about the U.S. in turn. ~ We must thank Providence Heights As much as I loved Scotland, the they live in different worlds. for their hospitality and be proud of more time I spent exploring, the our city for being so welcoming for more confused I was about the coun- Paul and Thomas. try. These people spoke the same lan- guage as me, yet I didn’t understand it. They had dogs everywhere, but they were never leashed and walked With so many people my age I like to think that they remem- freely beside their owners. Subway around, it was easy to strike up con- ber us whenever they watch a movie existed amidst the pubs and shops, versation and ask questions. One of about American frat parties. Counseling and but Italian dressing didn’t. Yet when the bartenders, who could tell that my ~ our group sat down at a restaurant friend and I had burning questions The most I knew of Scotland be- Health Services, for burgers, the waiter brought us a to ask, came and sat with us on his fore I arrived came from history dra- bottle of Heinz ketchup. break. It was then that I finally got to mas that were riddled with both fact continued from page 5 Edinburgh reminded me of an old- ask the question that had been tug- and fiction. I never saw myself stand- er Pittsburgh. The people were kind ging at my curiosity since the begin- ing among the highland hills, right body, and that beings lots of kids,” and the architecture was a work of ning of the trip: Why did everyone in in the middle of the history that I’d she said. Arend added that when stu- art. It was a quiet city that had many Scotland smoke? always found to be interesting. The dents come into Counseling Services, hidden gems. As much as it reminded For me, it was shocking to see trip gave me a look into a world dif- they say they were introduced to them me of home, it was its own world. No everyone standing on street corners ferent from my own, but taught me through the LRX classes. “Some kids matter how much information our during their lunch breaks, smoke curl- valuable lessons that go beyond what go on the website all by themselves tour guide gave us, I was still left with ing from the end of their cigarettes. a classroom can teach. I wasn’t much and find us,” she said. a hundred questions about modern With all of the warnings I received of a traveller. Now, I want to go ev- According to Arend, La Roche’s day Scotland and its culture. growing up, it confused me as to why erywhere. Counseling and Health services are I was determined to find the an- everyone here didn’t have any qualms free, unlimited, and open to La Roche swers. against it. students. “It’s free and unlimited. You ~ “We can all drink at a young [age], can come as many times as you want, The Foxy Fiddler was right across so we need something else to be re- as often as you want.”

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 16 Video games, continued from page 11

People worry about other’s bad students to select all that they play. habits. Seventy-five percent of - sur The most popular video game genres veyed students said nobody has ever among La Roche Students were expressed concern over their video shooter, fighting, and sports. The game habits. The remaining twenty- survey also inquired about racing, five percent reported that someone role playing, and massive multiplayer worried about their gaming routines. online games. Thirty-seven students Free time is valuable in life, and chose “Other,” as their preferred one must choose how to spend it genre was not present. wisely. The survey asked how much Games require a platform. The time per day students spend playing survey asked students what their fa- video games. Here is a breakdown of vorite video game platforms were. La the amount of time La Roche stu- Roche students answered the follow- dents play per day: ing. • 54 out of 80 play one-four • 17 said PC hours per day; • 24 said PlayStation • Eight out of 80 play four- • 20 said Xbox eight hours per day; • Four said Nintendo • Two out of 80 play eight or • Nine said mobile phone more hours per day; • Six said other • 16 out of 80 do not play vid- eo games daily. © Steven Munshower Video games come in many genres and formats. The survey provided This infographic portrays which video game platforms are most popular at a list of common genres and asked La Roche.

Steelers, continued from page 11 Credit Cards, all, all that he did made the organiza- spoke to the media saying he was an out to the fans in an instant and no continued from page 7 tion not look good. “exceptionalism.” one can control them. Bell caused PR problems for the During the first game of the sea- Should players not be allowed Steelers and never faced the camera. son against the Browns, a CBS cam- to use social media? That would be or three percent. Late payments cost He sat behind his phone and dished era caught Brown hugging offensive tough to do. Players are in front of up to $38 each. out his remarks. He refused to get in coordinator Todd Haley during the cameras all day so they should have The fifth and final credit card is contact with the coaches and players game. He was then caught bragging fun with it. But they can’t go too far. Citi Secured Mastercard, which is and let them handle all the dirty work to Haley on his snapchat about reach- Is there too much expected by player also a secured credit card that ben- while he partied in Miami. ing 10,000 career receiving yards after these days? Do we have incredibly efits students. For someone to use Bell made a mess, but not as much they tied 21-21. Real cute. high standards for athletes? Do we it, they need to first make a depos- as the other diva, Antonio Brown. Former Steelers PR staffer Ryan have low standards for athletes? Are it of as little as $200 or as much as Antonio Brown skipped all option- Scarpino criticized Antonio Brown there double standards? There are $2,500. That deposit is equal to the al training practices before the season on Twitter and AB responded saying many questions to ask. credit limit someone gets, and it can’t began. It was reported he was spend- “trade me let’s find out.” Steelers General Manager Kevin be credited against purchases. If the ing his time in Miami. I personally Here’s the best one. Brown was Colbert stated, “Coach Tomlin treats cardholder has timely payment pat- wonder was he partying with Bell?? sued for trashing his Florida apart- our players like men, he gives them terns for 18 months, Citi can return Brown slammed the media on the ment and claimed $80,000 cash and the opportunity to be a man.” I don’t the deposit and allow the cardholder first day of minicamp. He yelled at a gun were stolen from him. He was think Brown or AB made any manly to continue using the card as an un- them stating the media puts a lot of also sued for tossing a couch out the decisions. Clearly, Tomlin enabled. secured, or normal, credit card. The pressure on him. window, nearly hitting and, potential- The organization decided to fire a credit card has somewhat lax credit Brown then decided to show up to ly, killing a 22-month old toddler. (I linebacker coach and running back approval merits. For a student with training camp in a helicopter. A few can’t believe I’m writing this.) coach that were too close with Tom- poor or spotty credit, this is probably days ago he was saying he wanted less Brown was cited for driving in ex- lin, seeking to end these problems. the best credit card to apply for. Citi media attention… cess of 100 mph on McKnight road. As the 2019 season ended, the automatically reports payment pat- Brown disappeared for a week dur- Brown told police he was late for a New England Patriots became six- terns to consumer credit reporting ing training camp. Tomlin said he had meeting. What I wonder is how was time champions. Tying the Steelers bureaus, so it’s a great credit card for medical tests, but Brown was filmed he able to hit that fast, because usual- for most super bowl wins in NFL building credit. Its drawbacks are an- in a pool in Miami. ly you catch every red light on McK- history. nual fees and significantly high -pur Brown called Ed Bouchette from night. Honestly, impressive. If there was ever a wake-up call, chase and balance transfer APRs. the Post-Gazette a “racist” and also Brown posted again more personal then that is it. The Steelers beat them There is a $25 annual fee. Foreign a “clown.” Brown did apologize to accolades on social media after they in the regular season and should have transactions cost three percent. Cash Bouchette for his actions. lost against the Saints. in the playoffs if they made it. advances cost the greater of $10 or Brown showed up more than four Brown reportedly gets into an ar- National media isn’t even talking five percent and balance transfers the hours late to an event at Children’s gument with Ben Roethlisberger in about will Tom Brady win another greater of $10 or three percent. Late Hospital. He offered no explanation practice and throws a football at him super bowl? Instead they are talking and returned payments cost $35 each. as to why. I experienced AB do this and leaves practice. about the Steelers drama. Their nar- Finally, credit card issuers know on a personal level. I was working for During the final game of the sea- rative is mainly that Ben Roethlis- that college students don’t have mon- the Riverhounds my freshman year son against the Bengals, Antonio berger is the root of their issues. Not ey compared to older people with of college over the summer, and I Brown left at halftime as the Steelers AB or Bell. The local Pittsburgh me- full-time jobs. So, issuers usually limit worked his charity event at Highmark playoffs hopes ended. Ed Bouchette dia is quite the opposite. how much their student customers Stadium. He showed up two hours also said that AB left early on two It’s finally April, and the toxic can spend on their cards. Your first late and stayed for 30 minutes to take other occasions, but it was never talk- twins, Antonio Brown and Le’veon student credit card won’t have a high photos and then left. From then on, ed about by the media. Bell are officially not Pittsburgh credit limit. However, over time, and I knew the type of person he was. If This all happened during the 2018- Steelers anymore. AB signed with the with regular payments, you will build you put your name on the title of a 19 season. Not over 10 years, not Raiders and Bell signed with the Jets. a positive credit history, and your charity event and show up late, barely over the course of a career, but just The 2019-20 season is upon us. credit limit will increase. Years from stay there just to take photos, do you one year. The Steelers have the most draft now, when you think back to your really care about the people that look I feel bad for the Steelers Pub- picks in the league with 10. Things time as a student, you will realize that up to you? I don’t think so. Unfor- lic Relations team and the reporters are looking bright. your first student credit card approv- tunately, Antonio Brown used philan- from the local newspapers and web- The Steelers have a story to cre- al was an unequivocal milestone on thropy as a form of marketing. sites. They work hard to make such ate. Bell and AB are debatably going your personal finance journey. Moving on, Brown made a joke in a great organization keeps its reputa- to be on terrible teams. Pittsburgh a GQ article that he cheated on his tion good, and these two players spe- should have the best record in the girlfriend and mother of children say- cifically made it hard on them. AFC North. This could be a come- ing, “it’s kind of hard to keep it in my So, after reading all that, how do back year. pants.” Awesome. you expect a team to keep its focus The drama and distractions just Brown threatened to assault ES- and win a super bowl? need to end… PN’s reporter Jesse Washington. He We live in strange times. Social me- made a public apology, and then dia is taking over. Players can reach

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 17 Simeone, continued from page 3 “The Graham Company is one of me, my focus will be on gaining ex- the most renowned modern compa- posure to a respected and challenging nies in the world. Being able to train form of dance,” Simeone said. “With under the instruction of these danc- that being such a unique and hope- ers is such an incredible honor, and fully eye-opening experience, I hope I am beyond grateful for the oppor- to improve not only my exposure but tunity to dance in this environment,” also my technique as a dancer.” Simeone said. Until then, Simeone will continue The summer program is an intense to practice and learn with both La experience in dance, but, for Sime- Roche and Bodiography. She is one one, it will allow her to expand her of the dancers in an upcoming col- horizons as a dancer. laboration between Bodiography and As a dancer with a plethora of ex- Martha Graham Company, called perience, the scholarship to the Mar- “Horizons,” which will premiere at tha Graham summer program will the Byham at the end of April. only add to it. Not only is Simeone a She also will continue her degree, member of the La Roche Dance De- which requires lots of patience and partment and Bodiography, but she persistence. She argues that time also teaches dance at local studios. management has become one of the She finds inspiration from every- hardest things to accomplish as a col- where to just keep dancing. lege student and dancer. Simeone said: “For me personally, “Time management is definitely I find inspiration for my art in many one of the biggest challenges when places, and it’s not always the same it comes to dancing in college,” She source. Sometimes it’s an emotion or said. “I think ultimately it comes to feeling, sometimes an individual who passion and drive. If you are truly inspires me, and still other times it’s passionate about something, you will something as simple as a thunder- do whatever it takes to make that storm. It’s the underlying principle dream a reality. Often, that means late of dance always being a constant part study hours and early gym mornings, of my life that is significant to me. but when I look ahead at the big pic- Through various inspirations, expres- ture, those are sacrifices I’m willing to sions and experiences, dance is always make.” woven into my life and my identity.” In the future, Simeone has big The scholarship for the sum- plans to continue dancing. She hopes mer program will expose her to new to one day teach dance, but is also forms of dance and new techniques, open to wherever her career takes her. which she hopes she can take with Simeone said, “I’m excited to ex- her for the rest of her life. perience new things and be open to “There are so many wonderful as- discovering new ways in which I can pects of this opportunity! I think for use my art form.”

O’Rourke, continued from page 8 these facilities. I’m gone, so they’re tegrity. O’Rourke places a firm stance doing it themselves, but that’s maybe on safety in the workplace, which, 35 people that could have died if Al- according to him, is the number one coa didn’t come there.” He said that priority a company should have for getting to know and appreciate Rus- its employees. sia’s people and their culture helped “Safety sends a pretty good mes- him with being Alcoa-Russia’s presi- sage that says, ‘I care for you,’ to the dent from 2005 to 2008. employee. And I do believe that when O’Rourke lived in Samara, Russia you lead with safety, other things hap- while he was Alcoa-Russia’s presi- pen. In fact, I wonder if we should dent. He said living in Moscow would be measuring so much in the financial have been less of a challenge for him. area? Maybe we should be measuring “Most people spoke English in Mos- in other areas like safety, like dignity cow. It was more of a metropolitan and respect, like the way we treat each city. Samara wasn’t. It was about 750 other. And if we did that, maybe that kilometers away from Moscow, but would be the right things to measure

© Courtesy of Renee Simeone “Safety sends a pretty good message that says, La Roche dance major Renee Simeone will join the prestigious Martha ‘I care for you,’ to the employee. And I do Graham Summer program in New York City this year. believe that when you lead with safety, other years, and the professors that I would it builds a good culture when people things happen.” meet there invited me to come and have integrity and honesty, hope in join them in the book,” O’Rourke this, and transparency, and you find -William O’Rourke said, adding that he was privileged to out people treat each other fairly. And contribute. when you treat each other fairly, that’s “They’ve been doing research for a nice environment to have.” probably a decade on what are the O’Rourke added that integrity and categories of business ethics issues honesty is far beyond compliance. “A when you looked at it, Samara had and everything else will take care of and they thought they had enough lot of people look at it as compliance the plant in Alcoa that was the big- itself,” said O’Rourke. He added that information to write a book. As they with the law and do what the law says. gest that Alcoa had in the world.” this would send a message that the were writing the book they realized That has to be your floor, not your O’Rourke added that Alcoa was go- workplace would really care about its they needed actual, real life stories. ceiling. That has to be the minimum ing to put a lot of capital investment employees. So, the book talks about 13 categories you do as legal compliance.” into that plant, and he said he wanted O’Rourke talked briefly about be- of business ethics issues, and each to be close to where it was. ing the co-author of A Field Guide to one is a chapter in that book. At the From then on in his presenta- Business Ethics, and how they used end of every chapter, there’s a section tion, he told stories about his time in many of his stories as examples in the called Bill’s Experiences and I got to Alcoa-Russia and gave realistic and book. put stories in there.” real-life examples of moral dilemmas, “I’ve been guest-speaking the Uni- Morality and integrity play a large where one must make difficult deci- versity of Pittsburgh and Brigham part in Alcoa and positively affects sions for their company based on in- Young University for about eight the company and its workers. “I think

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 18

NHL, continued from page 10 season long they have gone between Penguins would be the favorite out of one of the worst records during the the Blues home. Jaroslav Halak and Tuukka Rask be- the Metropolitan division to make it first half of the year. But, during the Predators in seven. tween the pipes. Both have put up to the Cup. It’s hard for teams to re- ending stretch they have managed to Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks great numbers. I suspect Rask will be peat, as we saw the Penguins accom- put together some of the pieces. They This will be a great seven game se- the starter but having a 1B goalie is plish that, but the Capitals haven’t have some notable players like Ryan ries. One that I think will take seven never a bad thing, as we saw the Pens looked as good in the years past. O’Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko, but games. Will Joe Thornton finally get utilize that in the 2016 and 2017 play- The Penguins did well in the last 20 their goalie Jake Allen just isn’t Stan- a second crack at winning a Cup? Or, offs with Murray and Fleury. games of the season, and they didn’t ley Cup caliber in my opinion. will Canada’s best team make it to the Both are great teams, but I believe have Letang or Malkin. The Penguins But I will choose the upset and go conference final? Whoever wins this the Bruins will edge out the Leafs in know what it takes to win. with the Blues in seven. series will make it to the Cup final; I six games. Penguins in six. Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Ava- strongly believe that. The Washington Capitals vs. The Eastern Conference Final. lanche. Flames in seven. Carolina Hurricanes. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Pitts- I like both organizations, I always Western Conference Round The Capitals have one of the burgh Penguins. have. Calgary has five players who Calgary Flames vs. Nashville Pred- greatest goal scorers of all time in This series could potentially bring have at least 70 points. That hasn’t ators. Alex Ovechkin. Niklas Backstrom in better ratings than any series be- been done in about 20 years. You Calgary has the Norris Trophy has been underrated for many years. fore the final. Will Tampa Bay get would think one of those players is caliber defenseman in Mark Gior- TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson bring over the hump of the conference James Neal, but he is having one of dano. Giordano towards the end of them grit. Kuznetsov is a problem to final and make it back to the Cup the worst seasons of his career with his prime is wasting no time and is on defend and Jon Carlson is their elite series? I think they can. If the Pen- only seven goals in 63 games. Colo- the verge of his first try at the Cup. defenseman. Braden Holtby is a great guins can shut down the Lightning’s rado has some big names like Nathan Calgary has a young explosive offense goaltender, but has had trouble in the star power in Stamkos and Kucherov, MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and and should manage a team easily like playoffs in the past and is known to they can settle down games and win. Gabriel Landeskog. But, besides that Nashville. I think for Calgary their be rattled very easily. The Carolina I can’t really predict a team’s defense there isn’t much more to this team. hardest series is the second round like Hurricanes are not a bad squad; they can shut down Crosby and Malkin in Calgary in five. it usually has been for the Penguins. are very young. Dougie Hamilton and a seven-game series. I’ve only seen it San Jose Sharks vs. Las Vegas But if they make it to the final that Justin Faulk lead them on the blue happen once when both were healthy. Golden Knights. won’t be an easy round. line. Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Tera- That happened in 2013 in the East- This is the hardest series for me Calgary in five. vainen are stunning young stars in STANLEY CUP FINAL this league. Justin Williams, their cap- Calgary Flames vs. Pittsburgh Pen- tain, is a veteran and a former Conn guins Smythe Trophy winner. A lot of Pen- Predicting the NHL playoffs is very If my predictions are right, this guins fans believe the Hurricanes will will be the first time since 2011 that a pull of the upset and beat the Capi- difficult. This year especially can be a year Canadien team is in the final. I’m bi- tals. I wouldn’t doubt it, but I think ased, but I just like my chances of the the Capitals will meet the Penguins that the Lighning just win it all with ease Penguins winning this final against once again in the second round. such a younger and less experienced I’ll choose the Capitals in seven or a weird team comes out of nowhere and team. The Flames are not as deep as against the Hurricanes. the Penguins defensively. They offer a The New York Islanders vs. The takes Lord Stanley home. dynamic offense, but not to the cali- Pittsburgh Penguins. ber of the Penguins. The Penguins The Islanders are led by a great goalies are better as well. Murray has coach in Barry Trotz. Trotz behind found his form as of late and Casey the bench really helped the Washing- DeSmith is no slouch in the back up. ton Capitals win the Stanley Cup last My prediction is the Penguins can fin- year. The Islanders might have one ern Conference final against the Bos- to predict. One of these teams could ish this year off and beat the Flames of the strongest goaltending duos in ton Bruins. The Bruins swept us and make it to the Cup final. San Jose in six. the league. Robin Lehner and Tomas would go onto win the Stanley Cup has a great core of talent up front. Predicting the NHL playoffs is very Griess have equally shared the play- that year. That was the only time in Coutoure, Pavelski, Kane and Hertl. difficult. This year especially can be a ing time, and both have put up spec- 13 years I really saw a team just stop Also on the blue line is Brent Burns year that the Lightning just win it all tacular numbers. The Islanders have Malkin and Crosby from doing any- and Erik Karlsson. Karlsson has had with ease or a weird team comes out a ton of solid players but not really thing, so I don’t think the Lightning a down year but they are both still of nowhere and takes Lord Stanley any big-name stars. Matthew Barzal will stop them. two of the best defenseman. I really home. Without my bias the Penguins is fast and a great playmaker but very The Presidents trophy winner like the Golden Knights chances of have a chance if they stay healthy. young, Nick Leddy is their best de- doesn’t matter. With my bias, I will winning this year--for one reason is Every team needs to stay healthy to fenseman and Anders Lee, their cap- choose the Penguins in seven. Marc-Andre Fleury. There isn’t a bet- win. I don’t think the Penguins could tain, is another great player. None of Now to the Western Conference. ter goalie in the Western conference. win going without Kris Letang like these guys have had a better season First Round. The Golden Knights have tons of they did in 2017. If I take away my than Jake Guentzel. That is saying Nashville Predators vs. Dallas players between the 40 to 60-point bias, I would predict the Lightning to something. The Penguins have bet- Stars. plateau but no big game changing win over the Penguins in the Eastern ter defenseman, and way more scor- I’m not a fan of Nashville this year. players. conference round, but I do think the ing depth. Our top three of Crosby, For one, I don’t like that they cel- I think the Sharks will edge out Penguins will get there. If you’re a Malkin and Letang is just lightyears ebrate division title banners and sec- and win in seven. Penguins fan, don’t take them mak- ahead of Barzal, Lee and Leddy. Not ond place banners. Real winners only Second Round. ing the playoffs 13 years in a row for to mention Phil Kessel. This is a se- celebrate winning the Cup. Nashville Nashville Predators vs. St. Louis granted. ries the Penguins should handle with doesn’t have a deep offense. They Blues. The playoffs begin April 10th. Stay not much problems. don’t have a single player averaging I hope these teams can play each tuned… Penguins in five. over a point. Although, they have one other again like they did last year. I Second Round of the best blue lines in hockey, spe- don’t like Nashville at all, and the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston cifically PK Subban and Roman Josi. Blues are an underdog team. People Bruins. The Dallas Stars have consistently really think they can make a run at it, Tampa Bay has been to the final been a one-line team. Jamie Benn, but if I am being realistic, I think the four a couple times over the past cou- Tyler Seguin and Alexander Radulov Predators will win this series and send ple years. Losing to the Blackhawks in are top notch. But, after them this the final in 2015, eastern conference team isn’t deep. Ben Bishop has been final against the Penguins in ‘16, and steady in net all year for them. then losing again in the conference fi- Nashville in six. nal against the Capitals last year. They Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues. There are several decent teams, but not should get over the second round Winnipeg was a favorite going into hump if it’s the Bruins or Maple this season but have declined over the many great teams. The only team you can Leafs. Tampa Bay has been such a dy- past 40 games. It is reported that their namic team all year. They are amazing star forward Patrik Laine has a video put in that 1A category is the Tampa Bay on special teams and the Bruins have game addiction to Fortnite. I wonder been terrible on special teams. if that has something to do with him Lightning who tied the record for most wins Tampa Bay in six. not scoring as much this year and Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Wash- having a minus 24. Blake Wheeler in a regular season with 62. ington Capitals. and Mark Scheifle had terrific years. It would be incredible if these two Winnipeg lacks an elite defenseman, teams play again for a fourth straight but their goalie Connor Hellebucyk is year. Without bias, I would still say the very solid. St. Louis started off with

Read more at courier.laroche.edu The La Roche Courier - April 25, 2019 19 Palumbo Science Center, continued from page 1

© Julia Felton The Palumbo Science Center will be closed for renovations during the fall semester of 2019.

proteins. This will pair nicely with “You can’t just move them to another But they are unable to fully compen- dates. She said, “The academic expe- our fluorescence microscope that class.” sate for the five classrooms that will riences for the students will be much we can use to stain cells and moni- According to Ishiyama, La Roche be out of commission during the improved after the renovation.” tor processes inside the cell. This will will offer day and evening sections of renovations. also allow us to create a cell biology the class. Despite the inconveniences, Bo- lab to go along with the class, as well Physical chemistry classes will also zym said she is excited about the up- as open up numerous research proj- be offered at CCAC North, according ects for students.” to Bozym. According to Bozym, there will “We hope to minimize the incon- also be dedicated student research venience to our students,” Ishiyama labs. “The dedicated student research said, adding that they will offer a Morning Coffee labs will enable students to work on shuttle to transport students to and projects without the worry of getting from CCAC. in the way of a lab that is running,” Other labs will simply be post- she said. poned until the spring semester. Bozym said she hopes these up- Ishiyama explained: “We are mov- grades will also modernize the way ing courses to the spring semester— faculty teach these courses. “The or- mostly the labs. It’s not a model that ganic chemistry lab will have enough we are used to. We’re used to hav- fume hoods for each student to work ing class and then having the lab the in, and as a dedicated space we won’t same week. But those activities can have to worry about tearing every- be separated. It just means that the thing down for another lab to run course needs to be structured a little only to put it back up again in three differently. It’s lecture and then you hours,” she said. “The AV equipment have a whole other piece that but- in the labs will allow faculty to dem- tresses that lecture.” onstrate techniques and show them Bozym explained that the she on a screen in the lab.” felt organic chemistry and physical In addition to the upgraded equip- chemistry, however, could not be ment, Ishiyama said the Science Cen- postponed. “[Physical chemistry] ter’s atmosphere will also get an up- is typically a senior class and we did grade. He said they will add casual not want students to get behind,” she seating spaces for students, create said. “Organic labs are very demand- new faculty offices, and try to provide ing and encompass material that an airier atmosphere. would be hard to cram into the spring Though the renovations will boast semester.” obvious benefits for science students, Ishiyama also acknowledged that there will be some inconveniences some non-science classes that are during this project. typically offered in the fall semes- Students taking organic chemistry ter may also be postponed, because in the fall will have to go to CCAC classrooms in PSC will be closed. North for class. “It’s simply neces- He explained that some classes will © Julia Felton sary because you have to have vent- be offered in conference rooms, like As part of Student Appreciation Week, Lauren Ranalli greeted students with ing hoods,” Ishiyama explained. the Ryan Room and the Fisher Room. free Starbucks coffee in CC Square.

Read more at courier.laroche.edu Read more at courier.laroche.edu