The Delphian November 21, 2016 The Voice of the Students Volume 72, Issue 5 Adelphi’s Best Dance Crew Brings Energetic Fastathon 2016: South Asian Culture to Campus Giving Thanks and Being Hopeful

BY BRYAN GRILLI

Fifty Muslim and non-Muslim students gathered for the Fastathon 2016 on Monday, Nov. 14 in the University Center 313. The event started at 4:30 pm and ran until 8 PM and included a key- note speech from Mohammad Hasan, an instructor at the Oaktree Institute in Brooklyn, and various refreshments and dinner, which included dishes such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Masala, Naan and Gulab Jamon. Sadiq Rahman, senior business and economics major and Vice Presi- dent of the Muslim Student Association (MSA), admitted that originally the night Team Macaulay Deewane won for the second time in two years. was planned more as a chance for stu- BY REBECCA SINGH Photo provided by Gabrielle Deonath dents to come together and give thanks around the time that Thanksgiving is Navindra Tajeshwar, the Presi- summer as we invited teams and chose vi- celebrated in the United States. “Dur- On Saturday, Nov. 12, collegiate dent of the South Asian Student Associa- tal structural components for a night filled ing the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast Bollywood fusion dance and Bhangra tion, and Tristan Baharally, the President of with entertainment,” said Tajeshwar. and take the time to be grateful for all teams came from around the state to the Student Activities Board, worked hand Baharally said he is always hap- the luxuries we have such as food, water perform and compete in Adelphi’s Best in hand with both of their executive boards py to hear people screaming for the team and basic necessities. We wanted to show Dance Crew. Bollywood fusion consists of to put together this intercollegiate dance they support, and to see everyone enjoying people how Muslims give thanks in light a blend of different styles of dance, such as competition. their time, smiling and laughing with their of next week.” classical Indian dance, hip-hop, contem- According to Tajeshwar, the event friends at the table or even on the dance While this objective was still porary, Bhangra and the dance style nor- provided a window through which the floor. at the forefront of the evening, Rahman mally used in Bollywood film. Bhangra is Adelphi community can see the intricate Performers and the audience were confirmed that considering the events a traditional Indian folk dance, originating South Asian culture, all while enjoying a also very pleased with the outcome of the of the election week and this tumultu- in Punjab, India, which consists of inten- thrilling competition. event. Parita Domadia, a senior mathemat- ous political time, MSA and the keynote sive hand clapping and foot-stomping. For SAB and SASA, this is a col- ics major and the captain of AU Sapna, speaker wanted to address the fears and This annual event, hosted by laboration that has worked not only this said it was her fourth year participating in anxieties facing the Muslim community. the South Asian Student Association and year, but in the past as well. ABDC and it continues to exceed her ex- “I spoke to Hasan ahead of his speech the Student Activities Board, is one of Tajeshwar said, “SAB and SASA have pectations. “Teams really go through a sig- and he said that he felt after two years the campus’ highly anticipated events worked on ABDC together for the past two nificant amount of practice for this event of giving similar speeches, he wanted for many of the South Asian and Carib- years. SAB’s contribution makes a great hoping to put on a good show,” she said. to change it up a little bit,” Rahman ex- bean students. The two competing Bolly- difference in both the planning process and According to Aditya Samaroo, a plained. “He specifically referred to the wood fusion teams were Brooklyn Jhoom execution of the event because they are al- junior physics major, the atmosphere of election and how he wanted to advise the and Macaulay Deewane. The competing ways there to help in any way possible.” ABDC was very lively and the crowd- Muslim students in attendance.” Bhangra team was Stony Brook University “Since my sophomore year, SASA pleasing performances were highly ener- Much of Hasan’s speech in- Bhangra. The judges, Divya Mary James, and SAB have always worked together on getic. “The competing teams were well co- volved a story of Moses from the Quran: Sanjana Reejsinghani and Howie Magaro, Adelphi’s Best Dance Crew,” said Bah- ordinated and they looked like they were about the prophet Moses being born dur- are three experienced and qualified mem- arally. “It’s always been a great experience, having as much fun as the crowd was. I ing a year in Egypt when all Israelite bers of the Indian dance community who and working with Navindra and the rest of enjoyed ABDC and hope next year’s is male babies were supposed to be killed. have made a reputation for themselves as his team was amazing. It’s always great to awesome as well,” said Samaroo. However, through the guidance of Al- instructors, leaders of troupes and fierce collaborate with other clubs and organiza- At the end of the night, Macau- lah, Moses was delivered from such a competitors. tions, and I’m especially glad that our col- lay Deewane walked away with the title of fate and was able to be reunited with his Not only were there perfor- laboration was successful as well.” Adelphi’s Best Dance Crew for the second mother at the palace of the Pharaoh. One mances by the competing teams sprinkled For these executive boards, the year in a row. of Hasan’s was to communicate the throughout, but there were also exhibi- planning of the event is a timely process. (continued on page 3) tion performances from AU Sapna, AU “The planning process was tedious, but Bhangra, Soormay (a collegiate Bhangra well worth it. The process began over the team) and Adelphi’s Paws and Rewind. 2 • November 21, 2016 NEWS The Delphian

A Word from the Editor

I don’t know about you, but I can almost taste the turkey, mashed potatoes, Editor-in-Chief Volume 72 stuffing, candied yams and cranberry sauce. And haven’t we earned it after this trying se- Bryan Grilli Issue 5 mester? I’ve always thought of Thanksgiving break as a pit stop to refresh and rejuvenate before the final push to the end of the semester. The bad news is there’s still a lot of work News Editor Earle Hall Media Center to be done, but the good news is that the week we come back is the last full one. So dig Gabrielle Deonath One South Avenue deep down and give it that last burst of energy; the end is in sight! As you are all well aware, the future of this country was determined on Nov. 8. Garden City, NY 11530 For better or worse, the president-elect is Donald Trump and the day saw Republicans Editorials Editor taking full control of the Legislative branch of government as well, and a clear path to Brian Jennings HOW TO REACH US influencing the Judiciary. During this time, I think it’s important for people who voted Main Office: 516-877-6935 for Trump to realize that many people are in legitimate mourning and are scared for their Features & Entertainment Editor E-mail: [email protected] futures. People are afraid for their rights and well-being after the divisive and hurtful Danielle McDougall campaign run by the President-elect. I’d suggest to anyone happy about the outcome to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR remember this and understand where the people who supported Hillary Clinton are com- Sports Editor Letters to the editor must be less than ing from. Fallon McCarthy 400 words and include the author’s Also, for those who were distraught by the outcome of the election, I’d ask them name, as well as affiliation to the to try not to generalize the opposition and understand that not all Trump voters were fu- Production Artist college. Letters may be edited for the eled by bigotry. Mohammad Hasan spoke to the Muslim Student Association on Nov. 14 Valentina Garcia purposes of space and clarity. and asked them to try to not feel like America voted against them. I’m not going to say Letters should be sent to these next four years won’t be trying and difficult, and I’d encourage anyone to use their Staff Writers [email protected] freedoms to make their voices heard and protest as the Adelphi community did on Nov. 14 Nikki Cuccio when they marched through campus. But hate cannot defeat hate; only love and commit- Samantha Dominik ORIGINAL ART ment can. Senior English major Jennifer Krol, could attest to the notion that if you use Emily Elefonte Original drawings, photographs, your voice, you can make a difference and get responses you might not necessarily have Olivia Franks and political cartoons can be sent to expected as she did when receiving a letter from President Barack Obama. Read about it Geselle Maldonado [email protected]. Please attach on page 6. Throughout this issue, you will find an assortment of reactions to the election Jillian McIntyre name and affiliation to the college. by students, faculty and professors, as well as an article about how to survive the holi- Ece E. Ozaman day without coming to blows with family and friends. During one of the most polarizing Matt Schroh ADVERTISING times in recent memory, it’s as important as ever to exercise patience and tolerance, and Rebecca Singh For advertising rates, email us at remember what the point of the holiday is: to spend time with loved ones and celebrate all Jess Winans [email protected]. the good things in our lives. We also have articles to brighten your day like Adelphi’s Best Dance Crew, Delphian Advisor SOCIAL MEDIA which saw Team Macaulay Deewane take the audience by storm. There are also reviews Liza N. Burby Twitter: @the_Delphian of great shows and entertainment such as “Something Rotten” and Cirque du Soleil’s Facebook: The Delphian “Kurios” on page 7. Our sports editor, Fallon McCarthy, also delivered another article for adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com her Final Ride series on page 12, including three seniors from different Adelphi sports: Instagram: @the_delphian men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and women’s soccer. On behalf of the entire staff and the Communications Department, I’d like to invite you to our Third Annual Career Expo. The expo is always an incredible success and an opportunity for majors across a myriad of fields to meet people from different indus- tries, network with them and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be in their positions and how to succeed. E-mail us if you are looking to join the -Bryan Grilli staff. We are always looking for graphic Editor-in-Chief designers and photographers as well.

Third Annual Career Expo Offers the Scoop on How to Get a Post-graduation Job BY THE DELPHIAN STAFF am. The event takes place in room 109 in dia; and Stephen Romano, reporter/editor vide the strategies they used to find a job. Blodgett Hall and is being organized by at Blank Slate Media. The moderator is Further, they will share contacts in their the Department of Communications and Liza Burby, senior adjunct professor in the companies who can help Adelphi students If you’ve been told that the pros- The Delphian. Adelphi Communications Department, as to gain internships or post-graduation jobs. pects for anyone pursuing a job in the Speakers include Adelphi gradu- well as faculty advisor for The Delphian. The Career Expo is free, but students communications-related industry are chal- ates Cameron Leel, director of Multicul- “Each one of our speakers has gradu- must register by Nov. 28. A panel discus- lenging, you’ll be inspired by the good tural Marketing at HBO; Stephen Levine, ated within the past 10 years and has expe- sion will be held 9:30-11 am, followed by news offered by six recent graduates who web producer for News 12 Networks; and rienced career success. Some are working a light reception at which students can net- are all enjoying successful careers. Work- Brett Spielberg, a copywriter at Zimmer- in the fields they pursued as undergradu- work with the speakers. For the past two ing representatives from the advertising, man/Edelson, Inc., a public relations, ad- ates and the rest have related jobs they dis- events, several attendees left with contact newspaper, television, book, web and vertising, marketing and social media firm. covered by being open to available experi- information that led to internships and publicity industries will talk about the Also speaking are Danielle Burby, literary ences,” said Burby. “But all have learned freelance assignments. media marketplace and how to break in as agent and foreign rights manager for HSG that there are good jobs out there for those For more information, please an intern or future employee at the Third Literary Agency; Amanda Romano, se- who know how to negotiate the search contact the Communications Department Annual Communications Career Expo on nior account manager at Bloomberg Me- process.” or email Liza Burby at lburby@adelphi. Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 Burby said that the panelists will pro- edu. The Delphian NEWS November 21, 2016 • 3 Fastathon 2016: Giving Thanks and Being Hopeful to the first Mosque in this country being answering how they feel about the elec- built in the late 1800s to the 20th century tion, what it means to them and what to do when so many Muslims came here seek- moving forward.” ing opportunity, better education and the American dream. Islam is part and parcel “We as Muslims need to of this country and no one should ever make you feel ashamed or as if you’re un- understand this. Many in American.” our community take this On a more political front, Hasan cited that he is also hopeful because of the personally, but recognize allies the Muslim community is making that America didn’t vote and how Islamophobia is now being ac- against you.” cepted as a problem, rather than a separate issue from the other marginalized groups. Rahman confirmed that MSA “What’s a good start is being anti-Muslim wants to make strides towards building has become the anti-Democratic party. We a bridge with the entirety of the Adelphi see this especially with the consideration community by holding events and col- of Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected laborations in the future. to Congress, for Democratic National “We are going to advertise in Committee chair. However, I would like different ways that Muslims aren’t bad to see being anti-Muslim be closely re- people. It’s not like what the media says. lated to being anti-American one day.” Just looking at this room, you can see ev- His last point referenced Mus- Mohammad Hasan spoke to the audience about the trials faced by Moses and his eryone’s happy here, literally the opposite lim students starting to return to the faith, of what media portrayals are like. You family and related it to the difficulties being faced by Muslims today. reflecting on the story of Moses and we Photo provided by Bryan Grilli wouldn’t necessarily expect it, especially should trust in God’s master plan. “This if you’ve never come into contact with a “We as Muslims need to under- election forced young Muslims to reshuf- Muslim before. I want to spread that mes- (continued from page 1) stand this. Many in our community take fle their thinking and come to grips with sage across campus and as far as it can go. message of a divine master plan that might this personally, but recognize that America what it actually means to be Muslim. They Also, we want to be a support system for not initially be understandable to humans didn’t vote against you,” he said. “Yes, un- are rediscovering Islam and that’s a beau- people, such as victims of Islamophobia at first, but that we should still trust every- fortunately, there is a part of America that tiful thing. Hopefully it wasn’t solely for and hopefully guide them. That’s what thing will work out in the end. is racist, a part that has a misunderstanding the reason of the election, but I’m confi- we’re here for.” “Allah can take something that of Islam, but there’s a majority of Ameri- dent that with challenge, comes opportu- Fastathon 2016 provided a valu- seems very difficult, challenging and tough cans that don’t feel that way, and we need nity.” able opportunity to invite non-Muslim and turn it into opportunity,” Hasan said. to remember that.” A freshman Adelphi student, students to see how Muslims give thanks “I’m hopeful now today as I ever was. For- Hasan also talked about the histo- Rayan Islam, was receptive to Hasan’s and have a taste of their culture, liter- ty-seven percent of America didn’t vote, ry of Islam as part of his hope. “America is words. He said, “He meticulously con- ally and figuratively. Hassan’s speech 27 percent did vote for the ticket that had the land of the immigrants. Unless you’re nected the story of Musa (Moses) to cur- also served as a message of hope to the sexist and racism, but 27 percent also re- Native American, whether your ancestors rent events. He taught us that the lesson of Muslim students in attendance to not be jected it.” came here on the Mayflower or on a flight the story, putting our trust in God, can be fearful, but proud of their cultural and re- Hasan also asked students to at- that landed in JFK airport, you’re an immi- a source of hope for us today.” ligious heritage, and remain forever hope- tempt to understand the position of blue grant,” he stated. “Some of the President- Rahman echoed these words. ful in the future and recognize that Allah collar, white Americans and recognize the elect’s grandparents were immigrants and “His talk was beautifully said. I couldn’t has the master plan, even in the worst of vast majority are not sexist or racist. But even his own wife. If anyone ever tells you have said it better myself and I feel like times. they voted the way they did because they to go back home, you say, what home? Is- our members really learned a lot, got a were seeing the jobs go to other countries, lam is deeply rooted in the US. Since the lot of advice and had their questions an- pay decline and were tired of the establish- early days when many of the slaves being swered,” Rahman said. “Now I feel like ment. brought over from Africa were Muslim everyone’s a little more confident about

Post-election Discussion Gives Students a Chance to Process Results

paign practices,” Grey said. “He has tapped tions and unified government. “When we ments flurrying in on social media,” said BY JESS WINANS into something that many Americans have a unified government, it is much eas- one Adelphi student who asked not to be weren’t aware was there.” ier for a President to promote his/her agen- named.“One of the pictures taken at the Which is ultimately true. His- da and get those laws passed,” she said. flash mob [an on-campus anti-police brutal- On a gloomy post-election day, torically speaking this is the first time an As the discussion continued, Prof. ity protest] I saw was a poster that someone Nov. 9, about 30 students, faculty and com- American with no experience in politics Levi asked the audience to describe a time was holding up with a comment on it and I munity members gathered in room 201 of who has never held a place of power in our where they felt politically empowered. For almost felt vicariously empowered by that the University Center at Adelphi Universi- political system has been elected President. her it was when she wrote letters to politi- just to see them reclaiming the negativity ty to discuss the U.S. election process, the By utilizing social media as a main strategy cians asking for change. Sociology profes- that had been directed at all of us.” Electoral College and the election of Don- of his campaign, President-Elect Donald sor Deborah Little said that for her it was The discussion ended on an inti- ald Trump. The event was co-sponsored by Trump found himself the golden ticket to when she joined a bus-trip to Albany for mate note as students and faculty went on Adelphi Votes, Division of Student Affairs, the White House. marriage equality legislation. Prof. Grey to express not only their thoughts, but also the Political Science Department and the “Has there ever been any criticism said that for her it was hearing that some- their emotions following the election. Some Criminal Justice Program and adminis- of the idea of unified government…?” one one had read her dissertation. Communi- students and faculty members expressed tered by Traci Levi, chair of the Political student asked. Grey responded, “I’ll put cations professor John Drew recalled the fear and uncertainty. However, it was evi- Science Department, and Margaret Grey, money on the fact that two years from now fleeting feeling he experienced after partic- dent that the unification of our community Associate Professor and Interim Director we will no longer have a unified govern- ipating in the Occupy Wall Street protests. was on the top of everyone’s to-do lists. of International Studies in the Political Sci- ment…” “I participated in the BSU [Black “Speak for love,” Prof. Little ence Department. The room fell silent as Grey went Student Union] protest at Midnight Mad- urged. “Just speak for love because this “Donald Trump rewrites cam- on to explain the details of mid-term elec- ness and I remember seeing the com- election has been all about hate.” 4 • November 21, 2016 NEWS The Delphian Students and Faculty Rally in Response to Election

On Monday, Nov. 14 at 1 pm about 100 students, faculty and professors gathered outside of the University Center. They had congregated for a specific cause, to show the rest of campus that love does trump hate. A large majority of the attendees, equipped with signs saying “love trumps hate,” as well as others, such as “love trumps misogyny/racism,” marched through campus, eventually returning to the spot where it all started. This was all of course in response to Donald Trump’s victory in the Nov. 8 election that saw him become the Presi- dent-elect of the United States. Many marginalized groups such as Muslims, African Americans, Latin Americans, the LGBTQ communi- ty, the disabled and women felt especially fearful after the election and the march and subsequent speeches were intended to help channel their feelings and peacefully protest. Public Safety ensured the safe passage of participants, and the march and speeches were met with only small pockets of counter-protest. Photos provided by Noelle Fiallo-Evans and Bryan Grilli

Election Night Party Brings Both Sides Together on Campus

Involvement (CSI). BY EMILY ELEFONTE Throughout the night, that excite- On election night, tensions and ment was definitely not in short supply. emotions were running high as our country Students continued to talk freely with their anxiously awaited the results of the U.S. fellow peers and even educators as results Presidential election. Despite the frenzy from each state rolled in one by one. across the nation, almost 200 Adelphi stu- For some, attending the party was dents and faculty members came together a way to await the results with those who as a community for an election night party shared their political views. But for others, in the University Center Ballroom on Nov. like Nicole Zisa, the party was a way of 8. The ballroom was decorated in red, demonstrating the importance of students white and blue balloons and other patriotic exercising their right to vote. decorations as live updates on the popular “I’m here representing the Stu- and electoral votes played in the back- dent Government Association because vot- ground on CNN. Lively American-themed ing is something that we are very passion- music filled the space as students wandered ate about and it’s something that we want from tables and the photo booth to the tat- other students to be passionate about too,” too station and karaoke machine in the far Zisa said. corner of the room. Although often criticized by older Supporters from both major po- generations, millennials used this election litical parties made appearances, but there season to illustrate their deeply rooted de- was an evident presence of maturity and sire to defend what is right. Kendall Gar- respect for each person regardless of their rett, a senior biology student, knew just political standing or opinion. This election how much was at stake. “I came to the was an important event for our campus, party so that I would have people to either not only because a new President was on celebrate or cry with, depending on the the verge of becoming elected, but also outcome.” For many at the party, the outcome because for many students, it was the first Members of the Executive Board of Adelphi’s Student Government Association of the election was one that was highly un- time that they were old enough to vote. participated in the planning of the election night party. “The purpose of the party is to expected. However, the students said that Photos provided by Noelle Fiallo Evans get students excited about the civic duty of just as the election night party served as a voting since many of our students are first- safe space for them to express themselves. time voters,” said Samantha Thompson, assistant director for the Center of Student The Delphian FEATURES November 21, 2016 • 5 Making it Through Thanksgiving Dinner When the Talk Turns Politics

ate student, said she believes her family BY BRYAN GRILLI does a good job in terms of respectfully A nationwide fear that’s gripping disagreeing with each other. “We have many families heading into this week is learned to never raise our voices to each how to navigate Thanksgiving without other over politics, but instead we ask strongly desiring to shove a turkey baster questions and try to understand the other down a relative’s throat. While these are person’s point of view. We strive for more difficult times considering how polarized clarity, even if we might not agree with the country is after the election, it’s pos- the reasoning.” sible to make it through and hold on to those familial relationships. “Remember that “It’s true that the political cli- mate is more polarized than any other time Thanksgiving is about in recent memory and we’re experiencing celebrating, giving thanks a degree of tension that’s unfamiliar,” said and being with family.” Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director and CEO for North Shore Child and Fam- For those who are happy with ily Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights. the election results, Malekoff suggested “Friends and relatives face the challenge that gloating is not a good idea. He ad- of how to break bread together and pre- vised people to check their egos at the vent further fracturing of relationships door and recognize there’s a way to com- or the potential for it over deep feelings municate differences and attempt to em- about the candidates and issues facing the phasize and understand without having to country.” argue or resort to nasty tactics. Some Adelphi students have also “One thing to make it a point expressed the fear of celebrating Thanks- to avoid is name calling,” he said. “This giving. “I definitely think that if politics election seemed to lift the taboo with gets brought up in our Thanksgiving din- comments made from both candidates. ner conversation it will be problematic,” Just don’t go down to that level by calling said Brittany Gross, a senior in the STEP Photos provided by www.thinkstockphotos.com people a bigot, bleeding heart, etc.” program. “My dad has been a huge Trump Lastly, Malekoff suggested, as supporter along with the rest of my fam- It’s hurtful when your family doesn’t un- me indirectly that I don’t deserve equal frustrating as it may seem, that some- ily and they believe every bad thing they derstand that having Donald Trump as rights.” times someone just has to be the adult in hear about Hillary Clinton. The most dif- a president is scary for so many people. “One important thing to do is the room. “It’s important within yourself ficult part is knowing that someone who We’re not being dramatic, we’re being hu- set ground rules,” Malekoff suggested. to try not to take the bait. Try not to be I’ve looked up to my entire life thinks my man,” she said. “Recognize it’s okay to say let’s agree to insulted on every point and make it your opinions on politics are wrong and inval- Senior English major Danielle disagree or pass if you feel uncomfortable goal to keep and suggest that family id.” Starvaggi expressed similar concerns. She voicing your opinion. Also, be aware of members keep the temperature down if Gross explained that she believes explained that she already had to speak to side conversation and eye rolling; non- it appears as though someone is aggres- there will be no minimizing the conversa- her parents and tell them she won’t hesi- verbal language can be just as damaging. sively trying to push an agenda across. tion in her house and that if it comes up, tate to leave the dinner table if anyone gets You must also recognize that political Remember that Thanksgiving is about she’ll have no choice but to stay quiet be- offensive. She also has some strategies discussion might not necessarily be a con- celebrating, giving thanks and being with cause she will automatically be shut down going into the holiday. “I’m hoping I can versation you can avoid, so just do your family.” as the only person in her household that switch topics and deter political conversa- best to be respectful and not put anyone voted for Clinton. “I truly can empathize tion enough to make it through the night down.” with other people in the same situation. without one of family members telling Alexandra Wurglics, a gradu-

Spanish Folklore Duo Dúa de Pel Expands Cultural Awareness

BY GESELLE MALDONADO audience of students and professors. As it as the two started performing folklore surprised and I enjoyed it.” literary-musical performers, the instru- for fun six years ago. According to Guilla- Physics freshman Zoya Shafique Last month the Department of ments they performed with ranged from món, folklore shows that “music isn’t only was among the people who decided to Foreign Language held a performance wooden spoons and sheep bells to a Japa- scales or pitches, sometimes you just your go see Dúa de Pel. “This performance of the Spanish folklore duo Dúa de Pel nese melodica to just their hands, all of body. There’s magic in every usual thing.” acted as a good alternative to seeing a at Alumnae Hall, which was open to all which accompanied their voices as they In their case with folklore, it is film from the Spanish Film Club Festival students. The goal was to promote inter- told Spanish folktales and original stories “a very organic thing,” to the point where since I work and have other obligations national culture on campus as part of the through music. anyone, musically trained or not, can do it outside of school, [including] around the Pragda Film Club Festival that began in “As musicians, it was natural and may do it well. time they are showing movies. I thought September. thing for us to make music together,” said Caterina Russo, who is junior this would be a nice experience,” said As the Department of Foreign Guillamón. Prior to Dúa de Pel, she per- double major in Creative Writing and Shafique, who is taking a Spanish 3 class. Language helped to organize the perfor- formed mostly as a jazz singer and was a Translation Studies, said she enjoyed the The duo said they enjoyed their mance, Carmen Dori Castellon, the de- working playwright. Meanwhile Megías, performance. As a student who had stud- performance at Adelphi, in spite of their partment’s administrative assistant, was who formally studied music in a conser- ied abroad in Madrid for seven months, tight schedule for their tour throughout there to supervise the event, as well as ad- vatory, was a full-time composer for choir she said, “I hadn’t heard music so original the U.S. Guillamón said that the point junct professor Ans Isabel Simon Alegre. orchestras throughout Spain. as the kind that was played by Dúa de Pel. of sharing their culture at locations like The duo themselves, consisting Despite their origins in rural The music that was played was more folk- Adelphi is what their performances are of songwriter and singer Eva Guillamón Spain, they had not considered doing folk- loric than anything else I heard in Spain. for. “It is about communicating, not just and music composer Sonia Megías, sung lore music professionally until forming I initially didn’t know what to expect, but about your roots but also your point of a collection of folk songs in front of an the group, and both have grown to admire after the performance, I was pleasantly view… of how life is.” 6 • November 21, 2016 FEATURES The Delphian Adelphi Student’s TedX Talk Gets the Attention of President Obama the small interactions that take place that BY GABRIELLE DEONATH can be harmful to the mindset of children later on. Adelphi senior Jennifer Krol re- Krol said that the idea that young ceived an email from President Barack girls are fed in childhood – “He hits you Obama on Oct. 21 in response to a mes- because he likes you” – is a thought pro- sage she addressed to him on the topic cess that can follow them into relation- of sexual assault. Krol is very passionate ships as they become older, leaving them about the topic of sexual assault, rape cul- susceptible to dating violence. Krol also ture and its effect on society. This passion stressed the point that many girls are sent led her to become the inaugural speaker at home from school for wearing a tank top the TedX event at Adelphi earlier this year. or shorts because it is considered a distrac- The senior English major cen- tion. tered her talk around the effects of rape “Not only does it prioritize a culture on children and the way in which girl’s sexuality over her education, but she it is instilled in girls sometimes as early is also being victim blamed,” Krol said. as kindergarten. Krol emphasized the fact “We’re teaching young girls that showing that these ideals are perpetuated through off their body is wrong or that showing micro-aggressions that many people do their shoulder is wrong.” not even realize they are committing. After Krol’s TedX talk, she said In her message to President that the standing ovation she received was Obama, Krol used her TedX talk as a touching, but the result that most empow- jumping off point. ered her was the many messages she re- “I messaged the White House ceived through social media from people and I introduced myself,” Krol said. “I on campus who she did not know well, but mentioned the TedX talk I gave last se- who were deeply affected by her talk. mester and explained that rape culture and “They didn’t even realize it was sexual violence are issues I feel passionate an issue or they realized things about their about.” own actions that they wanted to change,” President Obama, in his response she said. “It’s not just about giving the to Krol, expressed his passion for the talk, but it’s also about the impact it has same issues as well, and discussed some and continues to have.” of the various efforts his administration It is this level of response that has put forth to address the issue, such Krol said keeps her dedicated to the bring- as the White House Task Force to Protect ing awareness to the issue. Students from Sexual Assault, the 1 is 2 “I plan on spreading more aware- Many initiative, and the Not Alone initia- ness of sexual violence, and educating tive. others on the importance of consent and “I wasn’t expecting that kind of respecting one another,” Krol said. “As response from him, or any response at all, a student at Adelphi, I will continue to but it meant so much to me,” Krol said. plan, partake in, and promote events un- Krol’s interest in the issue started der Adelphi’s End Gendered Violence ini- from her experience through the Step Pro- tiative. As a future educator, I will instill gram for childhood education. Krol said the values of respect and consent within that her major in education, which led to my own classroom, as it is never too early President Barack Obama’s response to Krol’s message her interacting with children and white to start teaching these values to our stu- Letter provided by Jennifer Krol schools, is what brought to her attention dents.”

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children:” A Stroke of Burton

against the dangers of the outside world, When Jake arrives, he realizes successfully paints his world to be re- BY SAMANTHA DOMINIK the non-peculiars and peculiars alike. that this Welsh home for children was in markably extravagant and immersive. The film begins where many fact real, and that these stories told by his The film itself is created artisti- Tim Burton has done it again films do: with a lonely, friendless teenage grandfather were not just creations of his cally and beautifully; attention to detail is with his latest movie masterpiece, re- boy trying to find his place in the mean, imagination. Jake is able to step back in a Burton specialty. He is able to both rec- leased on Sept. 30, “Miss Peregrine’s modern world. After the mysterious death time to one single day, to Sept. 3, 1943, and reate the past world, while also making it Home for Peculiar Children.” The PG- of his eccentric grandfather (Terence visit all of the children whom his grand- quirky and still allowing it to hold enter- 13 film topped at the box office with Stamp), Jake (Asa Butterfield) and his father had told him about: the girl who taining qualities and remain true to a very $28.5 million on its first weekend, and detached father (Chris O’Dowd), head could float as light as a feather, the boy imaginative storyline. Within the two snatched up the hearts (and eyes) of many. to Wales to gain closure, as well as visit who was full of bees, the little girl with the hours and six minutes that the movie runs, The film is based on best-sell- the children’s home that his grandfather strength of 10 men and all of the others. there is just the right amount of action, ing author Ransom Riggs’ “Miss Per- spent his childhood in. This home was “Miss Peregrine’s Home for suspense, romance and fantasy to capture egrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” the stepping stone for countless bedtime Peculiar Children” truly thrives in Bur- the interest and hearts of any movie-goer. published in 2011, which tells the story stories about the children who lived there ton’s fantastical world. Not only does So whether it’s date night or of a group of children with inhuman – and their strange abilities. This sets off he capture the zeitgeist of the time pe- a rainy Sunday afternoon, grab a ticket or better yet, peculiar--abilities. The the rest of the film, taking viewers back riod during WWII, he also adds subtle- and immerse yourself in the strangeness caretaker of these peculiar children, in time. Burton adds a whimsical charm ties that make it relatable and engaging, of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar who is peculiar herself, is Miss Per- to a vintage setting, as if pulling from old- while also being uncanny and other- Children.” You might just wish you had egrine (Eva Green), who dedicates her time photographs themselves and finding worldly. Like the nuances in brushstrokes your own peculiar abilities by the end. life to protecting the children’s home them a place in his own artistic vision. of a painting, in every project, Burton The Delphian FEATURES November 21, 2016 • 7 The Best Rotten Show You’ll Ever See Cirque du Soleil’s “Kurios” Is an the audience how far theatre has come. Affordable Alternative to Broadway He touches on double entendres, such as the acceptance of women as thespians, homosexuality and cross-dressing and religious discrimination. Although these jokes are subtle for younger viewers, ma- ture audiences will appreciate the humor. Nicholaw was nominated for Tony awards for directing and choreo- graphing “Something Rotten!” along with “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Monty From www.thebroadwayblog.com Python’s Spamalot” and “The Book of Mormon.” He also worked on the chore- BY JILLIAN MCINTYRE ography for the 2014 Olympic opening games in Sochi, Japan. The original cast “Something Rotten!,” the Tony- opened with Brian d’Arcy James as Nick Image provided by www.occupymyfamily.com nominated musical that hit the Broadway Bottom, who previously starred as Shrek St. James Theatre on April 22, 2015, is a in “Shrek the Musical.” He was then re- storyline, although there are characters must-see for any theatre lover. Set in 1595, placed by Rob McClure, who had been BY ECE E. OZAMAN that make multiple appearances. Trying this play is a satire of William Shake- Tim Allgood in “Noises Off.” The origi- to make a connection of some sort to the If you’re looking for a new date speare. The story follows two brothers, nal Shakespeare was Christian Borle, a set, and connect the acts with each other, night activity that’s affordable and easily Nick and Nigel Bottom, on their quest to two-time Tony Award winner for his proves to be a waste of time. accessible, look no further than Randall’s discover the next new thing in the Renais- roles as Black Stach in “Peter and the One of the acts features an “in- Island Park, NY, where you can catch a sance era of theatre. The premise is that it’s Starcatcher.” He was replaced with Will visible” ensemble of acrobats and ani- performance of Cirque du Soleil’s “Ku- very hard to compete with Shakespeare, Chase, who was also seen in “Rent” and mals doing tricks on their own miniature rios: A Cabinet of Curiosities.” Everyone The Bard, with his expertise in poetry and “Miss Saigon,” as well as many others. stage, which is controlled by people immediately sets a high bar for their own productions. Inspired by the competitive Located at 246 W. 44th Street who are not in sight, and gives the illu- expectations when they hear the brand nature of Shakespeare, the brothers long in New York City, the intimate St. James sion of movement taking place on it. name Cirque du Soleil. It is almost as for a theatrical hit. In the midst of writ- Theatre has a great view at every seat. The trapezes sway back and forth, the iconic as the Rocketed, but known even ing one, they successfully put on the first The venue has housed the long-running spotlight following an invisible acro- better internationally. Yet it is affordable musical ever. “Something Rotten!” is a shows “Hair” and “The Producers.” In bat. And the audience erupts into cheers. for business professionals and students not-to-be-missed Broadway piece. Here’s “Something Rotten!” the effectual light- By the end of the performance alike, which is a welcome break from the catch: you only have until Jan. 1, 2017 ing focusses on the actors and captivates you will not only be in awe of the actors the high-priced Broadway shows that to experience this phenomenal show be- the audience as it draws attention to im- and acrobats and the decorations on the dominate today’s entertainment industry. fore it leaves the bright lights of the city. portant props that guide the plot line. stage, you will also be in awe of what the At the venue itself—the Grand Director and Choreographer Having knowledge of Shake- human body is capable of doing. This is a Chapeau—the audience is seated almost Casey Nicholaw does an exquisite job speare makes this experience more enter- show that is recommended for everyone to completely around the stage, surround- combining history with comic relief. taining, but it is not necessary in order to see, especially for those students who can’t ing it in a kind of “C” formation that al- With laugh-out-loud jokes, the audi- enjoy this show. If you do miss the show afford to go on a date night to a Broadway lows multiple different points of view ence responds in unison when one-liners on Broadway, be on the lookout for the show. It deserves a rating of 8.5/10. Tickets onto the set that is beautifully decorated about “Le Miserables,” “Cats” and “Fid- touring company that will start travel- start at $54 and are on sale through Nov. with lit up glass globes and colorful cur- dler on the Roof” are mentioned. Things ing around different cities on January 27. If you miss it, their next show is “Par- tains. The decorations look like futur- that are taken for granted today are used 10. But until then, “parting is such sweet amour” at the Lyric Theatre in Manhattan. istic machines that do not relate to the ingeniously by Nicholaw, which reminds sorrow” (“Romeo and Juliet,” 1597). acts themselves. There is no apparent

Hamlet’s Madness and Internal Turmoil “Marat/Sade” Works as an Interactive on Display in PAC Play Within a Play acter; the questionable relationship be- reality. What makes it even more unclear, BY LAUREN REDFORD tween him and Gertrude, his mother, BY LAUREN REDFORD though all the more immersive, is that the serves to effectively imply his insanity. actors and actresses act like the inmates On Saturday, Nov. 12 the Adel- A significant portion of the play The persecution and assassina- when the audience enters the theatre and phi Performing Arts Center screened is based around the question of Hamlet’s tion of Jean-Paul Marat as performed by during admission, constantly keeping up “Hamlet,” the opera. This particular piece madness; is he insane or is he faking it? the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton their insane disposition. There was audi- was brought to life by the French com- With his piercing facial expressions and under the direction of the Marquis de ence interaction that involved the actors poser Ambroise Thomas and the libret- passionate voice, Stéphane Degout accu- Sade, or better known as “Marat/Sade,” and actresses walking into the aisles, sit- tists Michel Carré and Jules Barbier and is rately portrays a man with an inner con- was performed by Adelphi students at ting in seats, talking to audience mem- based on a French adaptation of the play flict. As Hamlet, he often uses his hand to Olmsted Theatre from Nov. 8 through bers and even yelling, “No communica- by Alexandre Dumas and Paul Meurice. cover one half of his face, as if to convey Nov. 13. Written by Peter Weiss and di- tive devices!” whenever someone had The five acts stayed fundamen- that he is at war with himself. Madness rected by Jamianne Devlin, this musi- their phone out. It wasn’t necessary to tally true to the play, but did have some and internal turmoil are a common theme cal is rather metacognitive in that it is have previous in-depth knowledge of the unconventional variations. The opera is here, as Claudius has a short song in which a “play within a play.” The main story French Revolution to watch this musical, not set in the Middle Ages, but in some he breaks down over guilt, yet still can- takes place after the French Revolution but it did help one understand the plot other time period that is not easily dis- not force himself to repent, and also the in the Charenton Asylum, where the Mar- and recognize when the play had shifted. cernable. Claudius and Laertes wear striking act in which Ophelia goes mad. quis de Sade rounds up the inmates to “Marat/Sade” was a definite suits that are suggestive of the mili- Overall, because of all the cre- reenact his interactions with Jean-Paul must-see, as it offered chilling mu- tary, and men have guns, but there are ative license that the Ambroise Thomas Marat, and ultimately, Marat’s death. sic, passionate performances and grue- no other context clues that help explain took, “Hamlet” was still able to tell the Though it can be quite confus- some violence, all of which was con- the setting. Also, an Oedipus complex tale of a man filled with anger, grief and ing, “Marat/Sade” was very entertaining fined within a captivating historical tale. is very clearly held by Hamlet’s char- possible madness in an entertaining way. with its jumps to and from each realm of 8 • November 21, 2016 EDITORIALS The Delphian The Longest Election (Was Actually COMING SOON! Just as Long as All the Others) MARAT/SADE political suicide if done in a presidential BY MATTHEW SCHROH election 40 years earlier) actually stood a Written by Peter Weiss chance against what seemed like one of Tuesday, November 8 • 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, was the most qualified candidates for the presi- an interesting day in the American media, dency. Wednesday, November 9 • 6:30 p.m. to say the least. In the wee hours of the A common complaint about the (post-show discussion) morning, Donald J. Trump became the election is how long it was – the first Thursday, November 10 • 7:30 p.m. first president in U.S. history with neither candidates announced their campaigns Friday, November 11 • 7:30 p.m. government nor military experience, de- in early spring 2015! – but the truth is, Saturday, November 12 • 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. feating Hillary Clinton, who would have it wasn’t abnormally long at all. For the Sunday, November 13 • 2:00 p.m. also made history by being the country’s 2008 election, Barack Obama and John first female president. As a college student McCain both announced their campaigns Olmsted Theatre in New York, it goes without saying that by the end of April 2007. The same goes AU Students: $5 many of my friends had colorful words to for Mitt Romney in the 2012 election cy- JARROD SPECTOR: JUKEBOX LIFE offer about the situation. Plenty of celebri- cle – he had announced his campaign in ties and journalists in the media common- April 2011. Friday, November 18 • 7:30 p.m. ly uttered the same words as well. “Fear,” The only reason this election Westermann Stage, Concert Hall “hate,” “disgrace” and “disgusting” were seemed to drag on so long is actually be- AU Students: $10 some of them. More optimistic friends cause of all of the drama it carried with and strangers repeated words like “love” it: a whopping 17 Republican candidates, TRIO SOLISTI and “hope.” However, there is one word various international acts of terrorism I saw quite a lot, especially directly after that made Americans only more fearful, Saturday, November 19 • 8:00 p.m. the election: “finally.” and scandal after scandal after scandal Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Whether you loved or hated the – whereas most modern elections prior AU Students: $5 constant flood of election news on every seemed to stick to the usual system of five news site, channel and blog, there is no or six primary candidates and mudsling- FALL DANCE ADELPHI: denying that the 2016 election cycle was ing followed by the candidates rallying ASZURE BARTON incredibly in-your-face – appearing in ev- behind the winner, the new leader of their Wednesday, November 30 • 7:30 p.m. ery aspect of many people’s lives. party. Though I spent my senior year as We didn’t get that in 2016. When Thursday, December 1 • 7:30 p.m. a dedicated member of my high school’s Donald Trump became the nominee, some Friday, December 2 • 7:30 p.m. debate team, and was thus subjected to rivals, like Chris Christie and Ben Car- Saturday, December 3 plenty of election viewpoints, I didn’t son, endorsed him nonchalantly, but many 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. have to wait until Wednesdays after school of his past rivals, such as Marco Rubio, Sunday, December 4 • 2:00 p.m. to hear election talks. Practically twice a reluctantly endorsed him and made a Olmsted Theatre week someone was triggering a debate in point that they wished to serve no office my drama class. Numerous teachers of- in any hypothetical Trump White House. AU Students: $5 fered their own viewpoints on the election Ted Cruz refused to endorse Trump until ADELPHI JAZZ ENSEMBLE – at least, as well as they could without a little over a month before the election, seeming like they were trying to influence and some rivals, like Jeb Bush and John Friday, December 9 • 7:30 p.m. the students. Kasich, never endorsed him at all. On the Westermann Stage, Concert Hall The typical person would look other side of the ticket, Bernie Sanders re- AU Students: $5 at this situation and remark that it’s not mained a thorn in the side of Hillary Clin- necessarily a bad thing to be politically ton as even when the math was impossible FRESHMAN SHOWCASE: informed about which party seems like a for her to lose, he stuck on, continuing to THE SEUSSODYSSEY better fit. Here’s the problem: this was in inspire voters with his own brand of liber- the fall of 2015. This began before the first alism that, due to various differences with Written by Don Zolidis Republican debate, back when there were Clinton’s ideas, made it difficult for them nearly 20 high-ranking Republicans seek- to support her when the Vermont senator Thursday, December 8 • 7:30 p.m. U ing to control their party. The media could finally stepped right before the Democrat- Friday, December 9 • 7:30 p.m. D E not help themselves from publishing . . . ic National Convention. Saturday, December 10 . I and who could blame them? Though it seems like this elec- 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. H P This was a year when a brash bil- tion was extremely long, the truth is, it Sunday, December 11 • 2:00 p.m. L lionaire, one with no experience in politics was the typical length. So why did it feel E at all, was consistently surging ahead of like it dragged out, often painfully? I think Black Box Theatre D AU Students: $5 A his competitors, and when an independent the answer to that lies in a universal truth: . who described himself as a “democratic time flies when you’re having fun. And C A socialist” (a move that would have been this election was not fun for anyone. P U A

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/AUPACfan heard by emailing: @aupac [email protected] 516.877.4000 The Delphian EDITORIALS November 21, 2016 • 9 Learning About Mindfulness at Adelphi short of my overall goals. BY NIKKI CUCCIO While taking care of main priori- ties and allowing a routine set in, I have The student athletes of Adelphi realized that it is easy to fall back on old University gathered in the Performing Arts habits. Sometimes we forget that we need Center on Monday night, Oct. 24 to listen to continuously practice a skill in order for to sports psychologist Spencer Wood re- it to become second nature. I am thankful visit a presentation he started last Febru- that I was given the opportunity to listen ary. Wood works with many professional to Wood talk again tonight because, even teams as their sports psychologist and though I shouldn’t need to remind myself travels around the world to universities how fortunate a student athlete can be, his preaching the importance of mental tough- simple structure for success really puts ness. things in perspective. Being a sophomore student ath- At this month’s talk, Wood took lete at Adelphi, mental toughness is some- mental toughness down a different path. thing that I tend to struggle with. While I He talked about having a plan and how consider myself a very competitive person evaluating oneself as an athlete is impor- as a result of playing sports all my life, tant, and how one needs to be willing to confidence and mental toughness are attri- change a negative thought into a positive butes that I constantly strive to solidify as thought as quickly as possible. part of my athletic makeup. There are three aspects that Wood When I was told I had to sit explained that are essential when having a through a 90-minute lecture on how to be- Nikki Cuccio with a few of her teammates. plan: Where am I now? Where do I want come mentally tough, I was not amused. Photo provided by Fallon McCarthy to be? How do I get there? As I sat listen- There has been nothing that I can say or ing to a man I perceived to be a genius do to stop my nerves from taking over my aspects as an athlete that I’ve wanted to state of mind. speak through the millions of thoughts body right before I step onto the field. As I better. One of the most enlightening top- After leaving Wood’s first lecture running through my mind, I asked myself sat down with my team and all of the other ics Wood talked about was the concept of in February, I was encouraged to give his these questions. After Wood finished, I sports started to file in, I could not stop “hype number,” which he describes as the tactics a try while playing the sport I love, really thought about how even though thinking how there was no way that a guy theoretical number each individual ath- softball. Throughout my freshman season, I may think I work hard each and every could help me mentally in just an hour and lete should turn their minds to before each there were many times that I would look day, there is always room to improve. If a half. I’ve been trying to figure out how practice or game. This number would pre- back in my softball journal and remind any one of us wants to leave a footprint to relax my mind for so long. It took un- pare the player to preform to their highest myself of the 4 C’s and my “hype num- and an impact here at Adelphi, there are til after the lecture in order to realize how potential. Some players may only need to ber” that Wood talks about. Sometimes as many things that we all need to work on, simple a task that can be. reach a two or a three while others like me, humans we complicate situations and trick especially how we evaluate ourselves. It Wood put a huge emphasis on who may come into the game at an eight ourselves into believing that is impossible is important to stop and think about why four C’s: Concentration, Confidence, or a nine because of nerves, may have to to succeed in certain ways. I found that my you are doing whatever it is you’re doing. Commitment and Composure. I knew come down to a five to perform success- commitment to mental composure helped Mindfulness is not just an important ele- that I was committed and concentrated, fully. I found myself less nervous when me concentrate, which led me to gain more ment of success; it is an integral part in but confidence and composure were two focusing on relaxing back to that calmer confidence. Yet I still felt I was falling living a fulfilling life.

Blame the Election Outcome on Social Media—and Our Willingness to Follow It namely, how this may have happened, the editorial process. No one is editing your Could misinformation from social BY JESS WINANS most conspicuous answer in my mind is Facebook status or checking your sources media have shaped the election results? social media. We didn’t see this coming for accuracy. Perhaps. For the first time in American because we were blinded by our social Social media provides a plat- Hillary Clinton For Prison 2016, history, a man with absolutely zero politi- media interactions. form for massive misinformation because a Facebook group with over 31,522 mem- cal experience (having never held a posi- Today, we use social media not of its digital nature. You can witness an bers, posted a link to the following article tion in an elected office) has been elected only as a way to connect with distant event, describe it in 140 characters or less on Facebook post-election: “Just in: FBI President of the United States. Right up friends and family, or share cute cat vid- and send it out to the world. The scari- agent and His Wife Found Deceased Af- until Election Day, popular news outlets eos, but also to consume our news. Ac- est thing about this: People will generally ter He Was Suspected of Leaking Hillary were predicting Secretary Hillary Clin- cording to the Pew Research Institute, believe you, because fact-checking takes Emails.” The article, published by GOP ton to win the election: “The New York half of social network site users have far too much time in today’s society that The Daily Dose, reports: “Investigators Times” predicted an 85 percent chance shared news stories, images or videos and values quickly paced information acquisi- believe FBI agent, Michael Brown, 45, over Donald Trump to win the election. 46 percent have discussed news issues or tion. shot and killed his 33-year-old wife, Susan The Huffington Post predicted a 98 per- events. Back in October 2012 during Brown, late Friday night before setting the cent chance, and the Princeton Election While it’s an effective way to the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Shashank couple’s home on fire and then turning the Consolation predicted a chance greater stay in the loop, social media is essential- Tripathi, a hedgefund analyst and the cam- gun on himself.” than 99 percent. ly an echo-chamber in a sense that more paign manager of Christopher R. Wight, a Brown is not dead, but assuming What went wrong? “Donald often than not your circle on social media Republican candidate for the U.S. House all 31, 522 members of the Facebook group Trump has rewritten the rules here,” said contains individuals who share similar of Representatives, published quite liter- saw this post, that is a lot of misinforma- Margaret Grey, an associate professor perspectives to your own. For example, in ally misinformation via Twitter under the tion, and probably 31,522 people who were in the Political Science Department at the weeks leading up to the election the handle @ComfortablySmug: “Breaking: not voting for Secretary Clinton. Adelphi University. “The number of rules majority of political content I stumbled Confirmed flooding on NYSE. The trad- Whether or not you voted for him he’s broken that political scientists say is upon was in favor of a Clinton presiden- ing floor is flooded under more than 3 feet or not, President-elect Trump will be sworn supposed to happen from the party-elite cy. We like to hear the views of people of water.” into office soon. And while we may want choosing a candidate, to needing to run who agree with us. At the time, with over 626 to point a finger at the media for predicting television ads, to needing to go towards In addition, because of its nature, retweets and 34 favorites it can be as- a different outcome, we must first look at the middle in the general election... Don- social media is not necessarily a credible sumed that at least 660 people were mis- ourselves, and the blindfolds our own so- ald Trump has really rewritten the rules.” source of information. When you publish informed. When you factor in the fol- cial media have put on us. So, to answer the question that content on social media, even if there is lowers of each individual retweeter or many Americans are asking currently, research behind your thoughts, there is no favoriter, the number is in the thousands. 10 • November 21, 2016 EDITORIALS The Delphian

A Transcript as History Occurred, November the Eighth, 2016

election. They never stopped to realize that time I spent studying her, her emails his friends have been sent to die in a BY BRIAN JENNINGS anyone who required so much help over the and what we believed to be her motives, Vietnam jungle for reasons they never hump wasn’t worthy of a 1 versus 1 fight I’m left with one lasting definition of understood. A President resigned in The day we’ve long under- in the fall. It is their short-sighted power the woman we all loved to hate. Hillary disgrace; another talked about “morn- stood as the greatest threat to peace and trip that has brought our nation to its knees, Clinton was an insecure public servant ing in America,” while casting millions freedom in our time is here. Donald and for that I hope they are forever shamed motivated by her quest for higher office of working class people into darkness. Trump has won the election. He will be from playing such high-stakes games with in order to execute her vision for our We’ve had our freedom challenged on a the next President of the United States. our freedom again. country. Has she made mistakes? Ab- clear September day, and our economy If history had our eyes on us this month, Sixteen years ago, Al Gore and solutely, but they were mistakes born plummeted by the greed human beings it certainly turned a blind-eye in disgust. the Democrats didn’t take George W. Bush out of her desire to excel at her job. It is are capable of executing when they Make no mistake: this elec- seriously and we’re still living in the peril- remarkable that after eight years of war, can feel the American Dream breath- tion is about the failure of the American ous wake of that horrible oversight. We’re I have come to deeply respect this noble ing seductively down their neck. We Republic. Democrats, Republicans, still living in the perils of a post-9/11 world enemy. In the wake of this election, I elected Donald Trump because of the politicians, barking orange businessmen where everything we do on the Internet is now see Clinton as one of the biggest naive belief that the American Dream and apathetic voters are all to blame for documented and everything we do overseas victims of this most disgraced year of is somehow tied to a dollar amount and this travesty. It was a race decided by brings us one day closer to our spectacular our Lord, 2016. societal status. We have allowed our- many people who cast votes for Presi- demise. We have never been more hated We didn’t trust her. We called selves to become corrupted by the fear dent Obama in 2008 and 2012, and around the world. her corrupt. We chanted, “Lock her of change. We voted for entertainment, then flipped and supported an Alt-Right We will soon live in a nation un- up!” We thought she felt entitled to the while rejecting enlightened, thoughtful meme movement, which threatens der a know-nothing Republican President Presidency. We perceived Hillary Clin- debate. We have thrown into question minorities, journalists, our environ- and a Congress controlled by the institu- ton to be the greatest evil in American all the ideals and principles this nation is ment and women. These people went tional greed-wing of said party. The idea politics, but this perpetuated stigma has capable of representing at its most glori- to the ballot yesterday and cast a vote that Trump will “drain the swamp” is out- only led to the physical embodiment of ous peak. for chaos, desperate to finally take their rageous. Donald Trump is a man who has everything we think about Hillary Clin- Do not become discouraged; country back from the hands of looting consistently come out in support of one ton, becoming our President in Donald use this moment as the inciting incident politicians and greedy lobbyists. demographic: himself. His belief that he Trump. A man whose main campaign that sparks the rest of your life. Please Many will paint these vot- is the only one capable of exacting change argument has been, “trust me, believe be courageous enough to care about ers as bigots and racists, but that feels for all Americans is frightening. He will do me.” A man who abuses the tax code whatever may happen. Please believe a bit easy. While our economy and the bidding of a Republican Congress, de- in order to grow his business at the ex- that your voice will one day be heard American ideology had been improv- spite what he’s said about them in the past. pense of all the blue color voters he’s even if it was silenced this month. Be- ing, America still hasn’t been working Trump is a businessman; it’s the one thing claiming to represent. A careless and lieve in the power of your own opinions. in the best interests of all people. For he makes very clear. If you think this brain- self-centered individual who will soon Remember that there is always a cost for that reason it’s hard to blame a certain less, unqualified and under prepared stooge go to court for allegedly raping minors, victory and that we cannot unite if we sect of Americans for falling in line with is going to break apart the institutional cor- and threatening to have them killed continue to degrade those who assert an a lunatic, perhaps out of sheer despera- ruption in Washington, you simply have should they ever tell their side of the opinion that counteracts our own. Over tion. The problem we now crash into no understanding of how the American po- story. A rebel-rouser who has prom- the last year, I’ve worked to reach my head-on is the fact that the heart of this litical system operates. He simply does not ised to jail his opponent and journalists friends because I care. I’ve tried my country elected an egomaniacal brat to have that power. Many, myself included, who dare to question his bombastic au- best to warn and to guide, and I do be- inherit the nuclear codes. The majority are worried about what he’ll do when he thority. An orgiastic ape who’s openly lieve I’ve made some mistakes. There of citizens in this country cast a vote realizes he doesn’t. Hitler burned the Reich- toyed with inciting riots, limiting the have been people I’ve alienated, words for a fool. Whether you chose Donald stag. How else does one unify the state? protections of the Fourth Amendment I’d take back. But I’m not embarrassed Trump, Gary Johnson or Jill Stein, you and banning minorities from our coun- to say I’m proud of the work I did and voted for a fool. “Use your right to think, try. Someone who plans to retread over the passions I felt. They made me a Hillary Clinton was a lot of years of right-wing political incompe- better American, and for that I can take things, but she was not a stupid woman. exercise your right to fight tence by re-implementing trickle-down solace despite this most back-breaking She was, however, a stupid choice to run and celebrate every idle economics, crippling the minimum failure. I ask every single person, please opposite the most dangerous presiden- moment with the opportunity wage and re-casting our inalienable do not despair. I know this world seems tial candidate in the history of the world, right to life into the hands of greedy divided and the boundaries that obstruct let alone our nation. Never, not even you have to love.” businessmen all trying to make a buck our brotherhood seem unbreakable. But in 1930s Berlin, has there ever been a off of our misfortune. you have to believe in the good in this candidate so blatantly unqualified to run Hillary Clinton was damaged, un- I was in tears the morning after world, because it is real and it is pal- for Federal Office before he even as- likable and a flip-flopper on most issues she the election not because I voted for the pable. Since this process began I’ve sumed the position. Fifty-five percent championed for religiously on the stump. other side, but because I truly despair had a series of insightful and meaning- of the nation currently approves of the She came across as representing all people, over the state of the country that I love. ful conversations, even if there were a job President Obama is doing, a higher but it was her superior attitude towards I love that each and every one of us is lot of frustrating exchanges mixed in figure than when beloved conservative flaws and opponents that made her seem a little bit different. I don’t love that we between. I’ve been inspired by those memelord Ronald Reagan ceded power as if she represented nothing except mat- all can’t accept and celebrate that fact. friends who took charge and cast a vote. to his Vice President in 1988. Yet, a ters that most concerned herself. Yet, she We’ve become too divided as a nation, I continue to be inspired by the faces I majority of people still wanted his polar remained a champion for children, women with half of both party electorates be- see and the love that I feel every so often opposite of President Obama to be their and most of all, intelligence to the very end. lieving the other side is evil and dan- from all the good, well-meaning citizens next Commander-in-chief. This election Clinton has long been a political enemy of gerous. Our culture has become full of of this country. It is because of you that was a total rejection of any candidate or not only conservatives, but progressives, memes and our first reaction to anyone I still see hope for us all. America failed idea being forced down our country’s but it’s hard to sit here and not tip your hat without a like-mind is to lean on the on Nov. 8 thanks to a gang of hateful collective throat. I wish I could applaud to her this time around. crutches of hate and shame. rebels, but as a united front of conten- the passion of my fellow Americans, but Despite all her flaws and the charg- But we’ve been here before. tious objectors we can and will succeed. the trail of hurt you left behind you on es often brought against her by we the peo- My father was born a week before Use your right to think, ex- election night has wounded the soul of ple, Clinton turned out to be, by and large, Franklin Roosevelt died, at a time in ercise your right to fight and celebrate our nation, perhaps beyond repair. everything she claimed to be. Like most our history when Jews were being mur- every idle moment with the opportunity In truth, the Democratic Na- politicians, we suspected she was out for dered in Germany and nuclear weap- you have to love. As the poet Dylan tional Committee lost this election. They her best interests and we didn’t like the fact ons were being designed with the fi- Thomas wrote: “Do not go gentle into used a smear campaign and institutional that we still have to take her, or any other nal intent of mass destruction. In his that good night. Rage, rage, against the corruption to insure their damaged can- politician, with a grain of salt. Yet, the more time, Presidents have been shot and dying of the light.” didate would make it to the general The Delphian SPORTS November 21, 2016 • 11 Men’s Soccer Makes History Women’s Soccer In Third Round Looking for Deep NCAA Run for Second Consecutive Year

some solid defense from seniors Mea Sim- BY FALLON MCCARTHY monds and Tori Antonino, secured the win for the Panthers. The Adelphi University women’s “Tori [Antonino] said that in or- soccer team is currently striving for a deep der to be great, we need to do great things run into the NCAA Tournament for the sec- and that really stuck with the team,” said ond year in a row. Nunez. “Heading into our Second Round Coming off of a heart-breaking NCAA game, we were pretty stoked to start loss to Stonehill in the semifinal round of a whole new and more intense season ahead the Northeast-10 Conference Champion- of us.” ship, the Panthers redoubled their efforts With this win, the Panthers ad- and came out on top. Earning the second vance to the Third Round of the NCAA seed in the East Region and thus a bye tournament on Nov. 18, where they will in the First Round of the tournament, the take on the University of Bridgeport for the Brown and Gold look to cement their place second year in a row. After being sent home in the record books and make it all the way. by the Knights last year, the Panthers are As the second seed, Adelphi host- ready to take some revenge. ed the First Round of the NCAA Tourna- “At this point in the season, there’s ment, a matchup between third seed LIU not much that can be said or practiced that Post and six seed Caldwell. The Pioneers would change how we play,” said Nunez. advanced to the Second Round where they “With that being said, we’re looking to just were then sent home by the Panthers on thoroughly enjoy the sport that we all col- Sunday. lectively love for the next couple of days The Brown and Gold were led to and show what we’ve been working on all victory by junior Jeanine Nunez and senior season. Our goal since last spring has been Laura Gomez. to make it to the Final Four and that’s what The pair scored in the 22nd and we’ll continue to strive for this weekend.” 33rd minutes respectively, and along with

Members of the Men’s Soccer team celebrating their victory. Photo provided by Fallon McCarthy Volleyball Looking Towards Another NE-10 Championship NCAA Tournament on a significantly BY FALLON MCCARTHY high note. reached 1,000 kills during the regular “This year we’ve proven to our- BY OLIVIA FRANKS season. At starting setter, junior Megan For the first time as a Division II selves that we can win some big games,” Manierski ranked 6th in the Northeast 10 program and a member of the Northeast-10 said senior goal keeper Spenser Powell. The regular season has come to Conference for average assists per set at Conference, the Adelphi University Men’s “Our prep is the same no matter who we a close for the women’s volleyball team 9.46. Soccer team can call themselves cham- play. The scout changes and we try one at Adelphi. Though the team had a slow Graduate student Rigo continues pions. With a 2-1 win over the third seed or two new things, but at the end of the start, they ended the regular season with a to be an integral part of the team during Le Moyne Dolphins on Motamed Field day we worry about going out there and solid record of 18-11, a conference record her first and final season at Adelphi as she a week ago, the Panthers claimed what playing our brand of soccer.” of 9-5 and an impressive home game re- has the most kills and kills per set in the they’ve been working together for since Following the Conference cord of 8-1. NE-10. Middle blocker Madison Canes- August: a conference championship. Championship, the Brown and Gold were Adelphi has been seeded fifth out trari has played a key role in the team’s The two teams played to a 0-0 tabbed the second seed in the East Region of eight teams for the conference cham- defense with an average 1.30 blocks per draw in the first half, but quickly got the of the NCAA Tournament. As the second pionship after the last two regular season set. She leads the NE-10 in that category. action going in the second half when Le seed, Adelphi hosted the First Round of games this month in New Hampshire. On The Panthers headed back to Moyne’s Pablo Fernandez scored in min- the tournament, a game between third Nov. 11, the Panthers first faced Franklin New Hampshire on Nov. 16 to face num- ute 47. seed Le Moyne and sixth seed Southern Pierce and lost 3-1 despite Melissa Rigo’s ber four seed Saint Anselm for the start of After falling behind 1-0, Adelphi New Hampshire. The Penmen came out effort with 17 kills and junior Katherine conference playoffs. The Panthers defeat- quickly rallied to score two unanswered on top of that match to advance to play Ferris’s 6 blocks. The next day Adelphi ed the Hawks 3 sets to 1 (21-25, 26-24, tallies to take the lead. Adelphi in the Second Round. swept Southern New Hampshire Univer- 25-15, 27-25) after falling behind after the The first Panther goal was scored On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Pan- sity, 25-21, 25-21, and 25-14. first set. in the 57th minute by junior Joey Sanchez thers defeated Southern New Hampshire Seniors Sierra Crook and Mandy With this win, the Brown and to even the score at one. Sanchez sent the to advance to the Third Round of the Stanislovaitis have been stand-outs this Gold advance to the semifinals of the NE- ball into the back of the net off of a double NCAA Tournament. With an assist from season as Crook reached 2,000 digs, the 10 Championship to take on number eight assist from Thristino to De Oliveira. a clean sheet from senior goal keeper first player to do that in program history. seed Pace on Friday Nov. 18 at the host The second goal again came from Powell, a goal in the 63rd minute from In addition, outside hitter Stanislovaitis school, American International College. Sanchez just seven minutes later, a laser junior and Player of the Year Freddy De coming off another assist from Thristino Oliveira proved to be all Adelphi needed that put Adelphi up 2-1 and would eventu- to steal victory from the Penmen. ally win the game for the Panthers. The Brown and Gold defeated As a result of his outstanding ef- LIU Post 4-0 on Nov. 17 at LIU’s field. forts, Sanchez was awarded the Most Valu- “The ultimate goal for right able Player of the NE-10 Championship. now was beating Post on Thursday,” said In addition to Sanchez, sophomore James Powell. “With the tournament, you can’t Thristino and senior Emil Thomsen were get ahead of yourself and we’re taking it named to the All-Championship Team. one game at a time.” With this historic win, the Brown and Gold propelled themselves into the Photo provided by AU Athletics 12 • November 21, 2016 SPORTS The Delphian Final Ride Series: Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball Stars

and I am grateful for that. BY FALLON MCCARTHY Q: In the many years you’ve been playing, what have you learned? In this new series, we’ll be inter- About yourself? About others? viewing seniors playing in their final year A: Soccer has taught me more of eligibility in their respective sports. than a few things, but I believe one of These Q & A’s will be a chance for ath- the most important things (as cliche as it letes to say good bye and to reflect on both sounds) is that there truly is no one that their four years playing college athlet- can beat you besides yourself. There is a ics and on the sport they’ve dedicated so scripture verse that I find solace in which much time and effort to. reads “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13.” It Amanda Borges is a right-side is this belief in myself and my faith that I hitter for the volleyball team in her se- have gotten as far as I have in life and in nior year. Borges has garnered an NE-10 soccer. A person’s character is an amazing Player of the Week accolade and Legacy thing, especially in college sports. It makes Advisors Players of the Week honor in her or breaks a season. It pushes through inju- final season as a Panther. The New Jersey ry; it fights for others and it wins champi- native is pursuing a future in nursing. onships. It’s been amazing learning about Q: How many years have you the power of character within individuals been playing volleyball? and within a team. A: I started my freshman year of Q: How are you going to take high school so this will be my eighth year these lessons and apply them once you’ve playing. Right-side hitter Amanda Borges graduated? Q: What does volleyball mean to Photo provided by AU Athletics A: I hope to stay involved in soc- you? cer in some way or another for the rest of A: For me I’ve always been very ple say it goes fast and it really does. You to the NE-10 All-Conference First Team. my life. I will take everything I’ve learned competitive. It’s a great way to really just don’t want to leave with any regrets. Also Antonino currently has nine goals and five from my team and my amazing coaches be active and to let go of all the stresses of if you ever feel you’re in a rut or a low assists in her final season, and is looking with me regardless of whether I am on the everyday life. It brings you close to peo- place, just remind yourself of a positive. to increase those numbers in the NCAA field or on the sidelines, and I -will con ple. Also, playing for my parents means This is supposed to be about the fun. Tournament. tinue to learn as much about the game and the world to me because they’ve always Q: What is one thing you’re go- Q: How many years have you the positive impact it has on individuals been there to support me. ing to miss about being a college athlete? been playing soccer? as I go. I hope to have the opportunity to Q: How are you preparing for life A: My teammates. I’ve been re- A: I’ve been playing soccer hon- teach athletes, at a younger level than col- after collegiate athletics? What are you ally blessed with a lot of great players in estly for as long as I can remember, so I’d lege, about the importance of both an in- going to do with all of that time? the four years I’ve been here. I’ve never say about 19 years now. dividual’s and a team’s character because A: Although I’m sad I am excited felt so close to another group of girls on Q: What does soccer mean to I think it is a big part of what is missing in to move onto the next chapter. I’ll be ap- any other team I’ve been on. you? Why? the first two or so years of college sports. plying to nursing schools. That will be one A: I’ve always looked at soccer The earlier kids learn the significance be- more year in nursing school then I will get John Ferguson is a four-year let- as my outlet, especially once I hit the high hind the team over the self, the more suc- my BSN in nursing. ter winner for the men’s basketball team. school level when school started getting cessful they will be as players. I hope to be Q: What is one piece of advice He is a native of Goshen, NY, and is look- more serious. I use soccer as a stress re- able to teach that. that you would give athletes entering col- ing to pursue a career in either physical liever because it’s always been such a fun legiate athletics in your sport? education or strength and conditioning. place for me to just relax and be myself. A: I would just say to make sure Q: How many years have you Once I step on the field nothing else mat- that you give 100 percent every day. Peo- been playing basketball? ters except the game that I love. There’s A: Since fourth or fifth grade. not really one specific way to play soccer, Q: What does basketball mean to so there’s such an amazing opportunity to you? be as creative as you can and I think that A: Basketball is the best sport feeling of freedom is why it’s been such a ever. High school and college basketball successful stress reliever all these years. has helped me grow up to be the man I am Q: How have you been molded today. It has also given me opportunities as a person by soccer How will that help to meet many different people. you in the future? Q: What is one piece of advice A: Success increases a person’s that you would give athletes entering col- courage and confidence, being a part of legiate athletics in your sport? a few successful soccer programs in my A: I’d recommend to athletes en- life, the sport has definitely helped me in tering college to make sure they always the ways of believing in myself and taking listen to their coaches even though it might chances. not be something they want to hear and to These characteristics of courage take every practice session seriously. This and confidence are often very common will allow them to obtain minutes and to in athletes, but soccer has been unique to enjoy the experience more. my life and who I am by encouraging me to put others before myself. It has given Tori Antonino is a four-year let- me an understanding of the importance of ter winner for the Adelphi women’s soccer the group over the self. I would be noth- team. As a midfielder, the Howard Beach ing without my team. No game-winning native has helped to center and drive assists, no overtime goals, no victory dog Midfielder Tori Antonino John Ferguson of Men’s Basketball both the Panther defense and offense in piles, none of that is ever the product of Photo provided by AU Athletics Photo provided by AU Athletics her time on the pitch. In her junior sea- in individual in the game of soccer. The son, the midfielder was an All-American strength within a unified group is unimag- Honorable Mention and was also named inable to some, but has made me who I am