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The La Salle Collegian Vol. 93 Issue 1

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Philadelphia, Pa. Vol. 93, Issue 1 September 5, 2019 School year has a shocking start Three on-campus residence areas experience electrical fires in a one-month span

Elyssa Loughlin was never completed. “I would Editor honestly just take showers in Over the course of a month, La the dark or with the door open,” Salle has seen the Philadelphia Ballard said of his adaptation Fire Department for three separate strategies. After almost a month of notable incidents, the first of the incessant rattling, the fan gave which was an electrical fire in out and started an electrical fire that the townhouses on Wednesday, would render the entire townhouse July 31. A second unintentional unliveable. Luckily for its current electrical fire broke out in St. occupants, another townhouse was Basil Court under the burner of available for them to move-in the the stove on Thursday, Aug. 22. next day. Unluckily for the women The third fire, which started from who expected to move in at the a student forcing a three-pronged beginning of the fall semester, the plug into a two-pronged extension townhouse is still uninhabitable; strip, occurred in the La Salle they have temporarily been moved Apartments on Aug. 27. to St. Basil Court. The first fire occurred during The fire that broke out in the the summer session, but it Philadelphia Second Alarmers Assn. afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. affected three student employees Philadelphia firefighters assess the aftermath of the fire they just extinguished in St. Miguel Court. 22 was again to no fault of the of the University, senior Digital student. “The student had been Art and ISBT double major time. The fourth roommate, recent Ancher, “The wiring in the submitted maintenance requests, cooking, and a fire broke out in the Christoff Ras, senior marketing graduate Elijah Allis as well as third floor bathroom ventilation almost a month before, to get electrical wiring in the stove under and management double major Brouwer-Ancher’s puppy Bailey, fan malfunctioned, causing a the fan fixed. “The third floor the burner,” Assistant Director of David Brouwer-Ancher and junior were in the house at the time of the fire which engulfed the entire bathroom vent was making an Compliance and Investigations accounting major Zack Ballard, all fire. bathroom and parts of the third awful screaming sound when Daniel Lefebrve said. of whom were serving as Senior The Philadelphia Fire floor.” Both Ballard and Brouwer- turned on,” Ballard said. Explorientation Leaders at the Department told Brouwer- Ancher noted that they had But the maintenance request See FIRES Page 3 La Salle’s newest mascot: Angus the Explorer

Julie Wood quickly gaining followers and shared Charlotte Splendido, senior Editor likes on social media for his cute Psychology major. Splendido Students quicken their step to slobbery smile. If you haven’t has taken on the role of Angus’ greet him across the quad on his met him already, meet Angus, La caretaker during the school year, daily walk. He sports a blue and Salle’s unofficial pup mascot. providing care for him and living gold bandana around his neck, “I can’t go anywhere with him in the newly refurbished dog- displaying his school spirit, posing without someone rushing to pet friendly residence hall. with students for photos. He him. I’m so happy that he can has become a campus celebrity, bring joy to the community,” See ANGUS Page 9 End of the line for Trolley Car Jacob Garwood had solar panels that helped power tragic as when Happy Fortune shut Editor the restaurant and stocked many down.” environmentally friendly single-use For alumni of La Salle who got to On Aug. 27, the owner of Trolley products, such as biodegradable know and love Trolley Car for their Trolley Car Diner Car Diner in Mt. Airy announced straws. full four years, this moment is an The Trolley Car Diner features neon signs and retro decorations inside. that the diner would be closing Given its proximity to campus, even more bitter goodbye. George permanently on Oct. 15. The diner, La Salle students have spent Zindel ’18 is now in his first year which sits on Germantown Ave., is many hours there. It was also of law school at The University less than 15 minutes from campus the affordability and the casual of Pennsylvania. Zindel said, and was a popular off-campus environment that drew students. “Trolley Car is inextricable from INDEX dining spot for many La Salle While many of the food places the La Salle experience; it served students. around campus are affordable, as the go-to brunch spot for years. News 2-3 Owner Ken Weinstein released they do not have seating inside for If those hallowed maroon booths Library Renovations a statement explaining the closure students to sit down together and could talk, they would tell of post- Politics 4 Lower level of Connelly of the local staple. In it, Weinstein enjoy a meal. formal debriefs, secrets shared, and receives update cited the fact that when Trolley Senior Andrew Banecker countless laughs over hangover- Editorial 5 Page 2 Car opened in 2000, it was one of reflected on the closing by saying, curing breakfast. In a pre-Pauline’s the only casual restaurants in the “It’s sad not just because it was era, Trolley Car was a destination Commentary 6-7 Opioids area. In the time since then, many one of my favorite spots to eat with for good friends to enjoy great food, Opinion: Despite huge court new restaurants have opened and friends, but now there is one less most notably the onion petals. It will Features 8-9 ruiling against Johnson & the customer base of Trolley Car option for eating around here when be missed.” Johnson, impact will be small Page 7 has been slowly eroded. Weinstein the options were already scarce.” The Trolley Car Café in East A & E 10-11 claimed that sales have decreased For others, including senior Falls will remain open, and it is also Athletic Director over 20 percent since 2013. At the Vincent Capitolo, the closing of less than 15 minutes from campus, Kicks 12 Brian Baptiste joins La Salle same time, costs were gradually Trolley Car resonates with the though they only serve breakfast University Athletics increasing. The diner proudly closing of another culinary staple and lunch at the café, and it does not CAKE 13 Page 14 boasted that it paid its employees a for La Salle students. Capitolo said, feature the collection of over 500 living wage, provided electric car “Finding out the Trolley Car is beers that the Mt. Airy location had. Sports 14-16 charging stations in the parking lot, closing was almost as shocking and [email protected]

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TheLSUCollegian 2 NEWS Sept. 5, 2019 Semester’s first Explorer Café asks, “Why all the Hate?” Professors discuss white supremacy, nationalism for the first café of the year

Jackie Anderson hey threw up what appears behind frequently used his or her own white right use media? Simple: serve to promote racist and Editor to be the hand gesture for hand gestures. supremacist ideologies, they hire trolls. Trolls sexist comments without okay. These far-right rally Before continuing down such as whites being who engage people on any real repercussions. On Wednesday, Sept. members took the okay the path of trying to answer genetically superior and an emotional level, by So how do Gallagher 4, Charles Gallagher of sign and rebranded it to the key question of “why the notion that the United making it personal, and Franson suggest we the Sociology/Criminal represent a salute to Adolf all the hate,” Gallagher States is a white nation not about the original fight the spread of hate? Justice department and Hitler. Franson then stated jumped in to define some for white people only. post. Franson gave a They gave three ways that Craig Franson of the that this is just the first of of the frequently used Gallagher then defined prime example of this work together to stop the English department many efforts to rebrand terms such as the far-right, the alt right as a fusion phenomena in explaining spread of hate. One: use teamed up to discuss common gestures into white supremacy, white of racism, misogyny and gamergate, which was authoritative sources and white nationalism, white symbols used to represent nationalism and the alt illiberalism. Simply put, originally meant to purge to get educated through supremacy and white white nationalism and white right. Gallagher defines the alt-right is the merging women from online classes offered here at La power in the first Explorer power. the far-right as right- of white nationalism, videogaming chatrooms. Salle, two: don’t engage Café of the year. The two Franson’s opening with wing fascism that exists male supremacy and the Franson also stated that with the trolls. Simply professors started off by this particular image outside of mainstream NRx Neo-reaction. He Steve Bannon, the former block them and report their showing the audience begged the question, “How conservativism. then goes on to explain White House Chief accounts; three: instead a powerful image of a do white supremacists White supremacy is how white nationalism, Strategist under Trump, of engaging publicly march that took place in normalize such things?” the belief that whites male supremacy and white hired people involved with and violently with trolls, Portland, Ore. earlier this The answer isn’t that should dominate over supremacy all overlap to gamergate as political engage in massive, non- month. The image showed simple; it is a combination other racial backgrounds. form a comprehensive trolls for Trump’s campaign violent protests. hundreds of white men of many factors including White nationalism is the idea of what the alt-right crusade. The anonymity of [email protected] marching through Portland social media and merging of one’s love is. such organizations and with American flags while remodeling the meaning for his or her nation with So how does the alt- videogame chatrooms Connelly Learning Commons welcomes students with rennovations for the fall semester

Rita Offutt semester.” The renovation part of the basement library is the turnstiles students or community the Learning Commons Editor was so successful that the renovation is “that students located at the main members to walk in the Coordinator, if they would library moved forward have access to the largest entrance. The turnstiles are door and have someone like to reserve a space. Clark This past summer, the with plans to renovate the computer lab on campus.” fully installed but have yet immediately [request to see said, “Assuming that the basement of the La Salle basement. While the Wister Right at the bottom of the to be turned on. Facilities their ID]…the gates can space is available, we are University Learning Lab location has closed, stairs sits a new IT support is working closely with the accomplish the same goal very happy to have student Commons underwent a the Learning Commons desk, tasked with providing contractor who installed the while making sure we can be groups here because that series of renovations in worked closely with the immediate assistance to turnstiles to overcome some as welcoming as possible.” is a very big part of why order to bring new life to the IT department to bring students. The new Helpdesk minor technical difficulties The Learning Commons we did this renovation.” lowest level of the library. 52 new computers to the is to be staffed with student but they are expected to has a long-term goal to Clark has a specific The renovations, which library basement, which workers. Clark believes be operational before the update the top two levels message she wants to mirror the recent remodel is double the number that the library’s collaboration end of the semester. For of the library, and while share with the La Salle of the first-floor, include were previously available. with IT will be a “win- the time being, students administration is looking community: “This project a new IT desk, computer The new installment of win-win for the library, for should proceed as normal into further updates, that really was spurred by lab and a student lounge computers is comprised of IT, and for the students.” by presenting their student project is still in need of and inspired by Colleen in order to further the both Macs and PCs, and The new IT support desk ID to a member of the funding. Clark is optimistic [Hanycz]. We knew we library’s goal of becoming the units located on the is considered a necessity, library staff upon arrival that the library will “get to needed computers in the hub of student learning. high-tops are equipped since the first floor of at the Learning Commons. the point where every floor the library space, but it The Learning Commons with special software the library is equipped Once the turnstiles are of [the library] has that same was a question of what debuted its first major for business and math with new technology in operational, they will work welcoming, contemporary made the most sense renovation during Spring majors. The remodel to all of the study rooms. like the turnstiles in most look, because we think of for students. [Hanycz] 2019. Based on student the basement also features Students looking to access of the residence halls. the library as the hub for was really enthusiastic commentary and an increase new paint, new carpet, the monitors in these Students will need to swipe academic life here at La about this idea of getting in number of individuals stronger wireless internet study rooms can visit the their student ID to enter the Salle.” In the meantime, all of the computers in utilizing the space, the and a brand new student front desk to check out a library, but if for any reason the library is looking the lower level space.” library has perceived lounge. The lounge will keypad and mouse. The a member of the La Salle for opportunities to host “[Hanycz] was also very an overwhelmingly contain a vending area and check-out process is still community does not have academic events. Between instrumental in making positive response from has many booths, tables developing, but there is their identification card, the classroom space, the this happen. The [Facilities the student body. Dean and outlets to encourage expected to be a three the front desk can override conference room and the staff] and Dennis Shores and University librarian students to congregate to hour limit on the keypad/ the system and enter the new student lounge, the made this process really Sarah Clark recalled, “I work on projects or simply mouse package. The rooms individual as a guest. The Learning Commons has seamless for us and allowed will always remember enjoy lunch there. The are currently available on change in the entrance was many valuable spaces us ... to continue supporting coming downstairs – I university archives were a first-come, first-serve inspired by the initiative that can be used to host students through [both think it was the second also remodeled to provide basis, but a reservation to make the Learning student clubs and activities. renovations]. I want to make day of finals week – and ease of access to classes, system is being developed Commons a welcoming Students are invited to sure we, as a community, every seat [on the first students, and professors for the three large, glass- space. Clark commented, take advantage of the are thanking them [for floor] was full…and I’d looking to learn about utilize encased study spaces in “The way we were doing opportunity to utilize the their help and support].” never seen the library that the resources available. the center of the first floor. it was somewhat labor- library as a central gathering [email protected] popular before, and it has Overall, Clark remarked Perhaps the most intensive…and it wasn’t space and encouraged to totally continued into this that the most exciting noticeable addition to the quite as welcoming for contact Alison Danilak,

Want to see your ad in the newspaper? For more visit our website Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Email Jon Mains, our business manager: clubs.lasalle.edu/collegian/ [email protected] @TheLSUCollegian Sept. 5, 2019 NEWS 3 Campus fires call to attention University shortcomings, importance of fire safety Students and faculty have different agendas after the Philly FD’s most recent visit

FIRES at all. It’s a systemic issue century, it resulted in the FROM FRONT in the department and deaths of three freshmen administration that needs and approximately 60 The student was able to be nipped in the bud. non-fatal injuries, four of to handle the situation The customer service of which required lengthy relatively independently, the department also needs hospital and rehabilitation and there was no major to be revamped.” time, according to NJ.com. damage to be reported. Ballard was home at Many did not initially Lefebrve emphasized the time the fire broke evacuate their rooms the importance of the out. “We thought it was because they believed it student’s knowledge of a joke at first,” Ballard was another false alarm, fire safety and prevention shared on social media. which is often the case in this particular situation. “But my entire third floor when the alarm goes off “If you’re familiar with was engulfed in flames. in La Salle’s residence fire safety, use the fire Ballard is thankful that he halls. “Whenever I have extinguisher.” Lefebrve quickly decided to go and students for fire safety encourages all students check on the situation, but violations, I make them to learn information on he worries what might watch those videos, and basic fire safety. “Don’t have happened had he it scares them to death,” use water to try to put out still been at work or if he Berry said. an electrical or oil fire. It and his roommates had Lefebrve echoes won’t work.” been sleeping at the time. Berry’s sentiments for Lefebrve discussed “We all made it out alive, fast and decisive action few details related to the but it’s the fact that the in reporting fires and third fire, because he was University disregarded our reacting to alarms. “I’d relatively unfamiliar with Zack Ballard maintenance request and like to believe everybody the specifics of the case. A still from a video of students on the third floor of the townhouse as they discovered the fire. put four college students would be comfortable He did disclose that the lives and a therapy dog in in reporting a fire.” He fire sparked as a result of grateful for most, but facilities, have not been handled this situation danger that frustrates me.” encourages students to an electrical outlet being not all members of the very helpful throughout and it just shows how In all three cases, act fast. “Every second used incorrectly. “I saw La Salle administration the matter. We are much they care about the the fires were promptly matters. Public safety pictures of the outlet. It for their assistance currently in talks to try students.” reported and handled, dispatch is always there, was pretty obvious it was post-incident. “Student and resolve the issue, “This situation, although but this is not always the so call them. If you a bad idea,” Lefebrve said. affairs and residence life but it has not been easy.” more serious than most case. For all students who don’t have the number He encourages all students were extremely helpful Ballard echoed Brouwer- others, is not necessarily don’t believe that fire saved, save it now.” To to look into La Salle’s fire in facilitating sleeping Ancher’s frustration an isolated incident,” safety and reporting is contact Public Safety for safety regulations, as they arrangements and with the situation. “I Brouwer-Ancher asserts. important, RC Chris Berry emergencies, call dispatch were put in place for a support for the four of lost things in the fire and “Facilities regularly takes encourages that they look at 215-951-2111; for all reason. us involved in the fire,” the university has done a ludicrous amount of time up the Seton Hall fires of other requests, call 215- The victims of the Brouwer-Ancher said. nothing. I am unhappy to respond to maintenance 2000. One of the most 951-1300. first fire have been “Other departments, like with how they have requests, if they respond deadly college fires of the [email protected]

La Salle Public Safety Weekly Report

Monday, August 6 Thursday, August 22 3:45a.m.— 4:05 p.m.— A student reported that a robbery An unintentional electrcal fire occurred at the corner of Belfield Ave broke out in St. Basil Court. and Wister St. Saturday, August 24 Thursday, August 8 10:30p.m.— 8:03a.m.— Residents of St. Miguel Court There was a vandalism of the North Townhouses were written up for a Halls. liquor law violation.

Sunday, August 14 Monday, August 25 2:27p.m.— 1:53a.m.— At St. Theresa Court, there was a There was an aggravated assault theft. that occurred at N. 21st St. and Conlyn St. Tuesday, August 20 8:15a.m.— Tuesday, August 27 Zack Ballard There was a case of theft that 9:20p.m.— The aftermath of the July 31 fire, which rendered the townhouse completely uninhabitable; this occurred in St. Hilary Hall. The event A liquor law violation occurred at is the bathroomnd ground zero of the flame in the hours after the occupants were evacuated; was not reported until Friday, August St. Basil Court. The disposition was despite the fire department’s quick response the townhouse was rendered uninhabitable. 23. closed. 4 POLITICS Sept. 5, 2019 Economic community of West African states adopt single currency An idea long in the making

Yitbarek Demesie state losing money. the convergent criteria.” achieved by member meet the single currency’s dominate the Eurozone in Staff Speaking at the meeting, The four primary states. criteria of a budget deficit Europe and assert that it is Ghana’s president, Nana criteria to be achieved by The new “ECO” less than four percent and not an enough reason to be Fifteen member Akufo-Addo said, “It each member country are: currency for West Africa inflation rates of less than against this union. countries of the Economic is meant to encourage a single-digit inflation has been compared to the five percent. The gradual approach to Community of West production of goods and rate at the end of each European Union’s “Euro” Some economists say the single currency would African States (ECOWAS) services within the region. year, a fiscal deficit of no currency. a common currency for be based on a flexible have decided to adopt It is, thus, incumbent more than four percent of The idea of a single West Africa is unrealistic exchange rate. For David a single currency to be on us to strengthen the the GDP, a central bank currency for ECOWAS because the Nigerian Owiro, an African trade used in the region. The productive base of our deficit-financing of no members has been floating economy dominates consultant and economist, currency has been given economies, to improve more than ten percent since 2003 and many the regional economy. this is seen as the best the name ‘ECO’ and is agricultural productivity of the previous year’s remain skeptical about its “It is difficult to see approach to address expected to be launched and industrial production.” tax revenues and gross implementation. Quartz Nigeria agree to being some of the challenges by 2020. An ECOWAS statement external reserves that can Africa reported that only in a monetary union if that arise from having The idea has been said the aim was a give import cover for a five (Cape Verde, Ivory it is not the boss,” said diversified economies mooted for almost three “gradual approach to the minimum of three months. Coast, Guinea, Senegal economist Ndongo Samba at different levels of decades with its initial single currency starting There are also six other and Togo) of the region’s Sylla. While others argue, economic development, proposal to kick off back with countries that meet secondary criteria to be fifteen countries currently Germany and France as told to SABC news. in 2003. After several Such flexibility will delays including one in offer stability in terms 2015 where members of being predictable and failed to agree, it has minimizing shocks that ‘finally’ been set to start arise from the diversity this next year. of the economies in West This comes as part of the African nations. It is also plan to make Africa a more believed to bring discipline integrated continent open among the member states to foreign investment by in their monetary and to creating a single market. some extent fiscal policies. Proponents of the single Nonetheless, member currency claim it will states still seem facilitate trade amongst unprepared for the change the member countries by to a single currency and it lowering transaction costs still remains a far-fetched and facilitating payments. dream. Even if the union They also believe it will is realized, it may not last eliminate the barriers given the unstable nature of trade amongst the of some member countries member states. Of course, both economically and this union does not come Seychelles News Agency politically. without a cost. The cost West African currency will be labeled as ‘ECO” to boost cross border trade. [email protected] here will be each member Boris Johnson faces a general election

Thomas Cahalan defeated him on a major means it will be all but date comes closer and Minister also insisted he would be “ready to Editor procedural vote, which impossible for him to warned defectors from Britain was making fight it.” will serve to create the push legislation and his party that he would progress in talks with “Brexit is a bad idea,” Prime Minister Boris legislative battle over increases his incentive to kick them out and prevent European Union leaders said Roger Horne, a Johnson will be seeking Brexit within the coming ask the nation’s voters in them from running as about an orderly Brexit, retired accountant from a general election after days. a general election. Conservatives in the next which saw him receive London. He argued that suffering a devasting Experts view the Any Brexit delay election. mocking laughter as a outside the bloc, “Britain loss Tuesday night in procedural vote outcome legislation would have Defectors in Tuesday’s response. would have to go on Parliament over his goal as a major defeat for to be approved by the vote included Ken Clarke While an election could bended knee to either to have Britain leave the Johnson, who experienced House of Commons and and Philip Hammond, see Johnson get a popular President Trump or the European Union (E.U.) jeering, heckling and was the House of Lords. This both former chancellors, mandate to push his remaining E.U. I think on Halloween. even laughed at as he process would normally as well as Nicholas self-labeled “do or die” we have greater power, Johnson will be defended his hard-line take weeks or more, but Soames, the grandson Halloween Brexit, it also greater influence in the required to get a two- position on the Brexit issue some backers believe the of Winston Churchill. has the chance to defeat E.U.” thirds vote in Parliament in Parliament. During delay of legislation could While Johnson is known his government and Val Bateson, 77, a to schedule the election, Johnson’s speaking time, be approved in the coming to idolize Churchill and propel Jeremy Corbyn, librarian, who was which has the possibility Conservative lawmaker days as an emergency authored a favorable an unpopular leftist and holding a large “Vote of being held on Oct. 14. Phillip Lee crossed the measure. biography of him, he may well-known critic of Leave” placard, said The election would mark chamber in a dramatic Tuesday witnessed now be forced to remove President Trump, into the that “Parliament has Britain’s third general fashion to defect to a day of heightened Churchill’s grandson role of Prime Minister, been fiddling about election within a period the opposing party, the tension and anger in from the party. which would cause more for three years and not of five years, which Liberal Democrats. He London, where Johnson Johnson noted that uncertainty about Brexit implementing this even would have the potential explained the reason for spoke before the British Tuesday served as a and the future of relations though they promised to to either hinder Johnson’s his decision in a statement, Parliament for only the reminder of Britain’s with Washington. do so.” government or give him a citing Johnson’s party second time since coming entrance into World War Corbyn’s labour party After a group of pro- popular mandate for his was “infected with the into the office of Prime II, due to it being the 80 hasn’t been unified in E.U. protestors marched promise to leave the E.U. twin diseases of populism Minister five weeks ago. year anniversary. its enthusiasm for a by chanting “This is what by Oct. 31. and English nationalism.” Johnson has ignited anger “This country still general election. He told democracy looks like!” He introduced the Lee’s decision has with tactics dubbed as stands then as now for reporters Tuesday, “Let’s Bateson responded, “You legislation pursuing the removed Johnson of hard-nosed. He secured democracy and the rule see what happens after didn’t get a majority election after opponents his single-vote working the queen’s approval to of law,” Johnson said. He this legislation has gone mate.” and defectors from his majority in the House suspend Parliament for was met with jeers. through.” If an election is [email protected] own Conservative party of Commons, which five weeks as the Brexit The British Prime to be called, he announced Sept. 5, 2019 EDITORIAL 5

THE LA SALLE est. 1931 COLLEGIAN The times, they

Editor-in-chief Jacob Garwood [email protected] are a changin’ Managing Editor Bianca Abbate [email protected] Business Manager Jonathan Mains [email protected] Collegian Editorial Head Copy Editor Karen Kerwick [email protected] To paraphrase Bob Greek life seems to be the Collegian editorial, News Editors Elyssa Loughlin Dylan, the times are, and suffering from no similar our staff listing and [email protected] have been, changing. decline, nor do the club any letters to the editor Print media is dying, and and intramural sports. that we receive. Please, Rita Offutt though colleges are often It is the organizations engage with us. Send us a [email protected] buffered from the currents of an academic nature, letter expressing concerns of the real world, we here then, that seem to suffer you may have about Politics Editor Thomas Cahalan at the Collegian are not most from student apathy. the paper or things you [email protected] immune to this trend. This could be for any observe around campus. In our case, however, it number of reasons; we To everyone who reads Features Editors Julie Wood is not digital media that could speculate it has to this, know that there is [email protected] edges us out, but the do with the elimination something you can do apparent apathy of the of a journalism track to help. Students, if you Elizabeth Rafter greater student body. We from our communication value or appreciate having [email protected] are very fortunate here at department, a lowered a campus newspaper, La Salle; as far as student ability of college students come lend a hand in its A & E Editors Jackie Anderson newspapers go, we have to write well, a disdain, production. We aren’t it pretty good. We have an or at least disinterest, for asking you to sell us [email protected] administration committed newspapers; all of these your soul, but to join us Jakob Eiseman to financially sustaining reasons and more have for an hour as we edit, a student-run newspaper. been cited as potential write one article a month, [email protected] We do not have to have causes by previous or tell a friend to read Kicks Editor Emily Weintraut our articles screened or editorials. the paper; small actions topics approved. We have We will not further add up. Faculty and [email protected] full editorial discretion speculate as to why. staff, continue valuing Claire Kunzier as students, and in recent Rather, we will outline and supporting the work CAKE Editor times, we have not been potential future we do; your words of [email protected] stifled or oppressed in consequences of this encouragement go much any way. trend. The Collegian further than you might Sports Editor Steven Silvestro Ours is not a problem needs writers and editors realize in energizing [email protected] of competition, nor an to join our ranks. At the our efforts. Suggest to inability to exercise rate that we are going, we the students with which Staff and Copy Editors freedom of the press, are too few in number to you interact that they but a lack of student continue producing high- join our ranks; if it isn’t involvement. This is a quality content at our too offensive to your Nikoleta Barboni Gia Lanci well-documented issue; current volume. There are educational philosophy, Chris Camacho Elizabeth McLaughlin we here at the Collegian many ways to address this consider offering credit have gotten onto our issue. The most ideal way to those who write for Sean Cornely Monica Murray soapbox many a time would be to have more us. Take it from a group Christina DeLullo Tyler Small about how La Salle writers and editors join of students when we say students are generally our ranks. But other, more that extra credit is a large Yitbarek Demise Jamie Smith disinterested in joining drastic routes may include motivator for students, many different clubs. cutbacks to the size of the following closely behind Emilee Desmond Alina Snopkowski Evident in many ways paper, which would entail the presence of free food. Sean Kelly Jon Stauffer from the death of our reducing the number of We are optimists and yearbook, The Explorer, pages or sections we put we hope to gain the and the student literary out each week. An even help needed to avoid magazine, The Grimoire, more realistic threat to hypothetical cuts to the to the temporary the Collegian’s prosperity Collegian’s length or disappearance of the is the fact that eight of existence. Regardless of radio station, WEXP. our current 14 editors are what change may come, Make your voice heard: Or consider the fact set to graduate in the next one thing that will never that at any number of year. If we are unable change for as long as this presentations and talks to find replacements paper survives and thrives Submit letters to the around campus, only for all of these editors, is our commitment to a handful of the 3,300 the Collegian’s very producing high-quality undergraduate La Salle existence next year would content that is both editor by emailing students find their way be highly uncertain. relevant and interesting to into the room to attend. For now, as a way the La Salle community. [email protected] This is not true in to patch holes in our We genuinely believe that all regards, though. La staffing, we are looking the La Salle community Salle students are just to make the addition not only wants the Letters, guest columns and opinion pieces will be as actively engaged in of this editorial page a Collegian to continue service as we have always more permanent fixture existing, but that it needs considered for publication provided that they meet been – about 60,000 hours of the Collegian. Each the Collegian to continue with the editorial standards of The Collegian and fit the of service a year, in fact. week, you will see here existing. allotted space. All letters must be signed and received Weekly editorials reflect the views of the editorial staff and are not by the end of the day Monday to be considered for representative of the university or necessarily the views of the rest the current issue. The Collegian reserves the right to of the Collegian’s staff. Columns and cartoons reflect the views of condense or edit submissions. the respective writers and artists. 6 COMMENTARY Sept. 5, 2019 Privacy needed in residence hall bathrooms

Monica Murray shower. I live on the second themselves. It has been the shower curtain, there is mind when showering without interfering with the Staff floor of St. Basil Court, suggested that residents hang an uncomfortably wide gap because it’s highly unlikely existing layout. Interestingly, which is a co-ed space, and their clothes on the hooks at each end through which to have the same gap in two the wall next to the showers Beginning college life the lack of changing space and change in the shower, other students could see the curtains in the same spot. juts out, creating a zone can be hard as it is full of in the restroom essentially but won’t fit an entire individual in the shower. Furthermore, the addition of that could easily be made new experiences. However, forces students to walk past outfit on the measly hooks Creating a designated changing space via a second into a changing space. The my first time showering on residents of the opposite provided. At best, you can changing area between the curtain would provide only part of the equation campus provided a level of sex in nothing but a towel. bring underwear and a robe. showers and open bathroom more room for students to missing is a curtain rod and anxiety, intimidation, and Understandably, having Whenever a resident closes allows residents peace of get dried off and dressed curtain to give this zone distress that no student unfamiliar persons see before going back to their some privacy. Curtain rods should have to endure students in nothing but a room. As it is now, when are inexpensive to install during a daily staple of towel is uncomfortable. I a resident returns to their and are very practical for hygiene. There are no certainly don’t want to walk room in nothing but a towel, college campuses. Installing changing curtains in any of past all of my neighbors in they have to either change in the rods is an incredibly the residence halls except nothing but a towel. front of their roommate or easy process, which would for Neumann Hall, which Residents would be much ask their roommate to leave merely involve drilling nine blatantly disregards the more comfortable if they had the room while they change. holes into the walls and privacy of residents. In order a place where they could get Asking a roommate to leave one into the ceiling to hang to remedy such violations, dressed immediately after isn’t fair to them; they might the curtains. Such a simple a second set of curtains showering. Additionally, be doing time sensitive work remedy would provide (which are usually provided changing curtains add for school or having a private more comfort and privacy in public bathrooms so that another form of privacy phone call with their family. to students. Something as there is an area to put your within the bathroom itself. All of the major privacy simple as adding a second change of clothes, towels, St. Basil’s has hooks in some concerns associated with set of curtains will go a long and other belongings) of the bathrooms, but they residence hall living would way towards promoting must be installed. La Salle aren’t anywhere near the be subdued by the addition feelings of comfort and University should provide a showers, forcing residents to of a changing curtain. privacy, which can make a basic level of privacy to all reach out from the shower, St. Basil’s bathrooms have residence hall feel more like of its students by including naked, to try and get their Monica Murray more than enough room to home. a changing curtain for every clothes without exposing Pictured above is a shower in St. Basil Court. add a second curtain rod [email protected] Internet, leave VSCO girls alone Elyssa Loughlin remember the valley whatever they do isn’t Staff girl. If you’re one of my good enough, and at an dad’s (several) younger age where the approval of There’s a new trend girlfriends from post-my- others means everything, going around on social parents’-divorce, it may this can be extremely media, and while it may be the “preppy chick.” damaging. have a new name, it And if you’re in college, In the 80’s, the song certainly doesn’t have this description likely “Valley Girl” by Frank a new face. It’s still the reminds you of the “basic and Moon Zappa topped same group of people white girls” and “Tumblr the charts and poked fun picking on teenaged girls” from middle school at the easily unlikeable girls for the same thing: and high school. You trope of a Californian existing. And while this know the ones: the girls teenager who is concerned article required a bit of who wore leggings with with superficial pursuits research (read: watching uggs, drank frappuccinos and can barely think for a lot of Tik Toks) to find that they posted on their herself. Instead, the valley out what exactly is a social media and just girl speaks in cliches Youtube “VSCO girl,” the trope generally existed only and other odd phrases Many young social media influencers have been recreating videos about the “VSCO girl.” is a phenomenon that to be accosted by other that were then picked up of girls that are never able of people acting like the to express what they most are familiar with, people. A mere six or nationwide, mostly in an to win. Now, this isn’t to most recent rendition of find funny or voice an because this isn’t the first seven years ago, anything ironic sense. The song, say that all of the traits of the basic teenage girl will opinion that is simply rendition of this played- a young girl did that met which Frank Zappa wrote mean girls Mandy Moore make their rounds every their own, they would out stereotype. the status quo of being a for his fourteen-year-old in “The Princess Diaries” couple of months, and be dubbed as “quirky” For the past few weeks, teenage girl was “so basic” daughter to perform, was or the Heathers from everyone will laugh and or “trying too hard.” But videos of “VSCO girls” of her, and it likely isn’t a his way of criticizing the “Heathers” are desirable; comment on how they boys this age, who are have been trending. As stretch to assume that the world in which she was nobody would want to know “30 girls exactly so often the perpetrator was defined by the most fear of being labeled as growing up, therefore be identified as a Karen like that.” For doing the of such belittling online, eloquent of sources “basic” stopped you from also criticizing his own from “Mean Girls” or as one thing that everyone are not held to the same on the Internet, Urban doing some of the things daughter, who went on pretty much any character around them tells them standards, nor are they Dictionary, a “VSCO that brought you the to publicly denounce that Anna Faris has ever to do constantly, it seems mocked for the basic girl” is “[b]asically the utmost joy in the world, the very stereotype she played. But even today, that young women and things that they enjoy, most basic girl you’ll find like sipping that vanilla helped to popularize. whenever a girl does girls are often held to such as posting pictures out there.” Caricatures flavored ice slushie from Valley girls, such something wrong, she is a higher standard and of themselves with the of these fourteen-year- Starbucks in the center as Cher Horowitz in put in one of these boxes discredited when they try dead fish they caught or olds have been making of town with your friends “Clueless,” Elle Woods and stereotyped for doing to keep up with the trends liking “The Office.” their rounds on social who all happened to dress in “Legally Blonde” and what they perceived to be set by others. The double standard media. These are the the same as you or posting Rachel Green in “Friends” the norm. When a girl’s self that teenagers are held to young girls who follow the lyrics of an edgy song got their happy endings, Today, these kinds of esteem is already is unfair, and the constant the most aesthetically as your Facebook profile but only after having portrayals have gone devastatingly low and mockery of any female pleasing trends, repost picture’s caption. to prove to everyone viral. Girls who use catch she fears the constant who attempts to enjoy the inspirational quotes onto At an age where it’s around them that they are phrases popularized on bereavement from those most harmless of things is their own social media already hard to stand out in more than what is on the social media are then around her, it’s upsetting unsettling. Let these girls feeds and, above all, any conceivable way from surface. Not all valley mocked by the very same to see that others online just be that: girls. Stop generally just try to enjoy your peers, the constant girls or basic girls have users in order to get likes. are constantly trying to berating them for simply things that make teenage belittling that these girls been so lucky. Usually By using the language put these girls in a box. existing. They’ll have the girls happy. receive from all angles set as the villain or the that those in the media By hopping on a trend, rest of their lives for that. You may remember for doing something as comic relief, these young, use, they are assumed to these girls become mere And God forbid we just your own high school simple as just trying to objectively pretty girls be incapable of thinking objects for others who let other people be who era’s incarnation of the “fit in” almost seems who are just trying to get for themselves and are disapprove of the trend they want to be, right? VSCO girl. If you’re counterproductive. For by are painted as one- simply regurgitating what to make fun of. However, [email protected] my mother, you may them, it’s almost as if dimensional caricatures others say to them. Videos if these same girls were Sept. 5, 2019 COMMENTARY 7 Universal Basic Income works

Elizabeth McLaughlin general essence of his examples of UBI that have people live in extreme “around one year’s budget” would have different Staff argument still holds true. yielded impressive results. poverty, so the translation (GiveDirectly). The implications and perhaps His humanist perspective For example, GiveDirectly from this experiment to an method of transfer (cash vs. require a unique set of The concept of universal on UBI was supported is an organization that American implementation wire; lump sum vs. periodic variables, but it is possible. basic income, or UBI, has by another humanist is currently running the must be taken with a grain of payments) varies across Finland has launched a pilot taken the national stage philosopher, Johannes largest and longest-term salt. In short, GiveDirectly each group, but the results program to experiment recently and deserves to Vives. Vives viewed UBI experiment with UBI locates “extremely poor are similar. GiveDirectly with UBI, but seeing as be fleshed out through as a form of “morally to date. Full disclosure: communities using rigorously documents the the experiment is still in both historical and required charity” (Basic GiveDirectly is an publicly available data” and data collected as a result relative infancy, the results philosophical lenses. Income Earth Network). experiment run in rural transfers roughly $1,000 to of their experiment and cannot yet be discussed. In UBI can be operationally Such an idea sounds parts of Africa where recipient households, or makes such information addition, Y-Combinator is defined as the idea that closely related to socialism, available to anyone who a start-up incubator based the government gives but there must be a cares to learn more. I urge in Silicon Valley and has every adult citizen a salary distinction drawn between you to explore their website experimented with giving regardless of social status the two: UBI can coexist because I cannot do justice families in Oakland, CA or employment income. It with personal property. to what they have put years between $1,000-$2,000 has strong historical roots, Part of the bedrock of of hard work into, but I each month. Again, the perhaps most primitively socialism is that the means digress. The results of their results of such experiments in Thomas More’s Utopia. of production are owned experiment are simple: per could be markedly different In 1516, Thomas More by the proletariat: that no $1,000, there was found from that of GiveDirectly, published Utopia, wherein individual amasses so much to be a +$270 increase in which is an undeniable the character Raphael property and wealth that earnings, +$430 increase success. However, it would provides a supporting they stand alone from the in assets, +$370 increase be interesting to see the argument for UBI: “no general population (think in nutrition spending and UBI system implemented penalty on earth will stop of the “one-percenters”). perhaps most intriguingly, on a larger scale in people from stealing if it UBI can work in a society a zero percent effect America. Could universal is their only way of getting where private property is on alcohol and tobacco basic income work in a food. It would be far more held. In the United States, spending. Such stats are mixed market economy? to the point to provide UBI could work. In fact, available on GiveDirectly. Or in a society where the everyone with some means some might even say that org, as well as what average consumer’s first of livelihood.” Granted, UBI is necessary to combat individuals who partake in concern is not electricity or the context in which More job displacement caused by the experiment purchase food? Only an experiment was writing was one where technology, also known as UPI with their UBI. will tell. petty thieves would be structural unemployment. Presidential candidate Andrew Yang has centered his campaign Implementing such an [email protected] publicly hanged, but the There are real-world on a universal basic income. experiment in America The court victory against opioids is not as glorious as we thought One lawsuit down in the fight against opioids; does it help? Chris Camacho it costs the country more opioid use. The argument explained that the opioid epidemic, but also the in responsibility in relation Staff than $70 billion a year. that Oklahoma raised was epidemic is moving from question of how we make to opioid distribution. That Since 47,000 individuals that opioids are not all bad the Northeast part of the CEOs of these big could happen within the “We did it in Oklahoma. have died of opioid because they play a factor Philadelphia, down towards pharmaceutical companies next election cycle of the You can do it elsewhere.” overdoses in the year 2017, in relieving pain for many South Philadelphia. see that they are making US Congress, or within the Those were the words there have been close to individuals. Looking to With all these settlements unethical decisions. next presidential election. uttered by the attorney of 2000 lawsuits against the future, opioids can be finally coming to the It is only a matter of [email protected] Oklahoma, Mike Hunter, manufacturers and those used for a good cause in pharmaceutical companies, time before we see a shift who had just won a $575 who produce painkillers. relieving pain for people. it makes us wonder when all million dollar settlement Attorneys have been trying However, the main issue of this will stop. However, from Johnson & Johnson to figure out how to win is how easily citizens are it is a little worrisome to earlier last week in what these cases because their able to get their hands on know that a bunch of these seemed to be a huge win initial reasoning is not opioids. It is said that, pharmaceutical companies against the pharmaceutical strong enough to win a within the entire globe, are making these industry. case. the United States has settlements. Furthermore, The victory, however, is In the case of Oklahoma 80 percent of the opioid they are already making not something we should be v. Johnson & Johnson, the supply because when they more money so the money too happy about. When we claim was rather weak. It are prescribed by doctors, that they are giving out hear that someone has won was considered “common doctors approve them at doesn’t seem to have a a crazy amount of money law public nuisance.” Per an extremely high rate. substantial negative impact from this type of lawsuit, US Today, “The definition With statistics showing on their capital. As per US we assume that if someone of public nuisance goes as that the United States has Today, OxyContin maker else has a comparable case, follows: and unreasonable such a high rate of opioid Purdue pharmaceutical they too can challenge the interference with a right apprehension, doctors company offered to settle system (of pharmaceutical common to the general are being placed under more than 2000 lawsuits companies, that is). This, public.” The issue with microscopic scrurity; their for $10-$12 billion. The however, is not the case. defining common law licenses can be suspended company has reportedly In large part due to public nuisance is that if if it is suspected that they made more than $35 billion pharmaceutical companies, it were presented in an are prescribing too many from OxyContin with a the opioid epidemic is appellate court, many opioids to an individual. continuing $3 billion in growing day-by-day. More issues could arise. The The opioid epidemic annual sales largely from NBC News than 130 people in the argument could be that the is hitting Philadelphia OxyContin. Not only Pictured above is Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter United States alone are industry gives fair warning harder every day. Over is there the question of speaking during the trial. overdosing on opioids, and about the outcomes of the summer, one article how we solve the opioid 8 FEATURES Sept. 5, 2019 Meet La Salle’s Newest Explorer Angus the bulldog is here to make school less ruff

ANGUS application to be Angus’ loved dogs my entire As caretaker, Splendido FROM FRONT caretaker, she couldn’t life and thought I could performs the usual duties When he’s not at La pass the opportunity up. provide a comfortable, in caring for a pet, such as Salle, Angus returns While she has taken safe environment for feeding him, taking him home to New York where care of dogs for family and Angus,” Splendido shared. for walks, cleaning up he lives with his owner, friends, she has never had “At the same time, I could after him and giving baths. a La Salle alumnus. a dog of her own to care give students the chance A typical day for Angus When Splendido saw the for, so this experience to unwind and enjoy and Splendido includes email about submitting an feels surreal to her. “I’ve spending time with him.” a morning walk before classes, then going for an afternoon stroll on main campus for exercise, ultimately gaining attention of the students and being greeted by the La Salle community. After a busy day of hanging out with their fellow Explorers, they return to the dorm where a tired Angus resides in his usual sleeping spot: under Splendido’s bed. @explorerangus via Instagram When he’s not sleeping, Angus sports his La Salle bandana for College Colors Day. he excitedly finds his squeaky toys that he brings process. “No matter where becoming friends with the to Splendido to play catch. he goes, he’s sure to bring students. “I think Angus “I always have a happy a smile to people’s faces,” loves it here on campus,” face to come back to after said Splendido. “The shared Splendido. “He class,” said Splendido. La Salle community has gets to walk around Angus will be a symbol been nothing but excited and meet tons of new of school spirit as he and loving towards him.” people who love him.” attends home basketball While Angus is a For updates on Angus’ games and campus events, New York native, he adventures at La Salle, but besides representing has adjusted to life in follow @explorerangus the Blue and Gold, Philadelphia easily, on Instagram. @explorerangus via Instagram he is also raising the quickly making St. [email protected] #SunsOutTonguesOut community’s spirit in the George his home and La Salle Greenhouse Club Branching Out Club members look forward to growth of greenhouse

Nikoleta Barboni of action. The greenhouse branch of the biology club The greenhouse is Staff club is now a place where but is open to all majors. currently described as a nature and plant loving Whether you’re curious mosh posh of succulents, The greenhouse students gather “to explore to learn more about cacti, hanging plants, aloe, project began with their passions for all plants or have a desire orchids and vegetables, biology professor things green,” said e-board to care for one of your among other things. It James Church who saw member Mackenzie Cyr, own, all are encouraged is also home to a few untapped potential in the junior biology major. The to get involved and ask plants that Dr. Holroyd greenhouses located in club provides an avenue questions. The easiest way grew himself, amazingly. Holroyd and by the Peale for students pursuing to participate is in the The venue “is a breath of House. Left to the wayside plant-based research as club’s weekly meetings or fresh air and the perfect for years, they needed well as a place to foster a o join the canvas page to get away from busy city some major work. Chair growing love for nature in stay up-to-date on events life,” described Cyr. of the biology department a relaxing environment. such as planting days and Future plans include David Zuzga, in Anyone is welcome to plant sales. No amount of plant sales to raise money collaboration with a small join the club or get involved participation is too small for a larger greenhouse group of students and in whatever capacity. The and there are no major and community garden. faculty, met to form a plan club currently exists as a commitments to join. The sales, in clearing some much needed space, will allow the club to move @lasalleuniv via Instagram forward in its students’ The greenhouse club sold plants to raise funds. research goals while providing La Salle with to a meeting; be heard. again this year. She plants of their very own. Meetings are on the is excited to see the A promising partnership biology floor of Holroyd growth of the club and with La Salle’s nutrition Thursdays at 12:30, with the development of the club LEAN has put into the first meeting to be held greenhouse. “We are works the continuing Thursday, Sept. 5. While truly about teaching community garden project the club does not meet others the joy and benefits along with growing food every week, it is always of raising plants while for The Basket and other doing something new on making La Salle a greener events. The greenhouse campus, and students are and happier place!” club is always looking for encouraged to stay up [email protected] new ideas and projects to date and get involved to pursue that relate @lasalleuniv via Instagram in whatever capacity. to La Salle’s student The greenhouse holds a colelction of plants from cacti to orchids to vegetables. Cyr looks forward to body interests. Come tending to the greenhouse Sept. 5, 2019 FEATURES 9 Don’t Gnome Much What’s the About Service Trips? Biz with Liz Late Night event gives insight into university service opportunities

What advice would you Julie Wood Editor While the Union is give your freshman self? known for the hustle Liz Rafter and bustle of students Editor filing in line to get their coffee fix or chatting with As a senior, I find myself looking back to the beginning of my time here more often friends as they eat their than not. “What would have changed if I had done this?” or “Why did I stay in my lunch between classes, room every night watching YouTube videos with my roommate and eating Ramen the space will soon be at 3 A.M.?” Well, I don’t think I would change anything about how I did my first filled with an element year here, but I would definitely offer that girl some serious advice on how to get not so typically seen in a through the first couple of weeks. city school. Among the [email protected] students will be everyone’s favorite mythical creature – gnomes! For those who haven’t seen the flyers or don’t gnome what’s going on, “Try not to stress too much!” Late Night La Salle, in conjunction with UMAS, Mark Gambrel will be hosting the event Computer Science Don’t Gnome Alone, an Class of ‘21 opportunity for students Karen Kerwick to learn about all the Don’t Gnome Alone will display over 40 gnome figurines. Lasallian Immersion and Volunteer Experience Some of the past service has been sponsoring a boy (L.I.V.E.) service trips that trips that have been named Benson who lives are offered this year, both offered include projects in an orphanage in Port- domestic and international in New Jersey, Louisiana, au-Prince. While she adventures. But why are Haiti, and Kenya. first went to Haiti in high gnomes such an essential Christina DeLullo, school, she has continued element of this event? “Dump your boyfriend.” senior Communication her service there at La Salle, “The gnomes are a play major, participated attending Project Haiti on the Travelocity gnome Becky Piergallini in a service trip and even coordinating commercials,” shares Economics and Business Administration her freshmen year. the program last winter. Karen Kerwick, junior Class of ‘21 DeLullo joined the “The country as Communication major Camden Aware trip, well as the community and Student Manager and while it’s one of has impacted my life for Late Night La Salle. the closer service trips more than I could The Travelocity regarding La Salle’s ever imagine,” shares commercials feature location, DeLullo felt it Desmond. “Project Haiti a mascot called the was important to learn has allowed me to not only “Roaming Gnome”, a about her community. “It learn about a community “Get involved as soon as possible because it two-foot tall, blue coat emphasizes community that will forever hold allows you to gain leadership positions later, wearing, bearded gnome involvement and the a place in my heart, which look great on your resume.” that travels to different importance of service, but also about myself.” countries and gives advice providing food and shelter Since her time in Haiti, Jasmin Oommen to travelers, encouraging to the homeless and Desmond has become Accounting them to explore the world. making sure people have passionate about social Class of ‘20 Much like this mascot, the access to these resources,” justice issues, stressing the gnomes in the Union lobby says DeLullo. “It was importance of advocating will reflect the excitement a great way to see La and educating people of travel for service trips. Salle’s mission in action.” about the experiences. “We have about forty 12- Another service trip, “Every L.I.V.E program inch gnomes and a bunch Project Haiti, has made that La Salle has to “Manage time, and if you have a hard time, set an of smaller ones which a great impact on senior offer gives students an appointment with Academic Support Services to people will see around Communication major experience that they will learn how.” soon,” says Kerwick. Emilee Desmond, who remember for a lifetime.” The event will also Mahfuja Choudhury be providing free tacos, Psychology, minor Human Services refreshments, and plenty Class of ‘21 of gnome-related puns. “We’re hoping students from all backgrounds will see the opportunities that they have to participate in the service trips and that they can find out more about fundraising “Drink water.” possibilities to help offset the cost of the Tom Sacino trips,” explains Kerwick. Public History Don’t Gnome Alone Graduate Student will be held in the Union lobby on Friday Sept. 6 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. [email protected] Kristen Norton Project Haiti visits the De La Salle school in Port-au-Prince. 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sept. 5, 2019 Professor McConaughey makes official teaching debut

Jackie Anderson McConaughey earned his of a film’s production, University in 1992 called Editor film degree at the University from screenwriting to “Contemporary African- of Texas in 1993. This fall, postproduction. American Cinema,” which The Oscar-award winning a class of about 40 students McConaughey first explored the history of black actor and producer Matthew will study two movies Mr. gained attention in 1993 as cinema in the United States McConaughey joined the McConaughey has starred a 20-something stoner in since 1964. He has also teaching staff at University in: “The Gentlemen,” due “Dazed and Confused.” In been teaching at New York of Texas at Austin earlier next year, and the 2012 the early 2000s, he starred University. this month. On Aug. 29, drama “Mud.” It was also in a series of romantic In the late 1990s, Oprah the University announced announced that the director comedies alongside Jennifer Winfrey took a stab at that he will be teaching a of “Mud” will make a guest Lopez, Kate Hudson and teaching leadership at class this fall. The actor has speaking appearance in Sarah Jessica Parker. He Northwestern University’s been a visiting instructor McConaughey’s class. later became known for Kellogg Graduate School since 2015, teaching in “It’s the class I wish I more serious roles, winning of Management. Students the department of radio, would have had when I an Oscar for the 2013 were excited to learn from television and film at was in film school,” Mr. movie “Dallas Buyers her, but her presence earned the Moody College of McConaughey said in a Club,” in which he played a cool environment from Communication. statement. “The elements an electrician and rodeo other faculty. “There was His new role represents of truth and genuine joy for cowboy who imported a genuine concern that the “a mutually beneficial the process are timeless. experimental drugs to sensationalization may not relationship and recognizes That will always be our combat AIDS after he be good for the institution,” the contribution he has made classroom focus.” contracted H.I.V. Walter D. Scott, a fellow popsugar to the university,” Noah McConaughey has taught However, McConaughey professor of Winfrey, said at Professor McConaughey speaking to a class as an introductory Isenberg, the chairman of a film production class is not the first actor-turned- the time. speaker at the University of Texas. the department, said in an called “Script to Screen” professor. Spike Lee, the The University of Texas interview on Thursday. with Scott Rice, an associate Oscar-winning director thinks otherwise. Noah with Mr. McConaughey over Austin.” “This formalizes our professor. The actor helped of “Do the Right Thing” Isenberg, the department lunch in June. At the time, he [email protected] relationship. His passion for develop the course, which and “BlacKkKlansman,” chairman, said he had claimed McConaughey was film is boundless.” explores every stage taught a course at Harvard discussed the new position the “cultural ambassador for New Whitney album strikes a chord Summer 2019 Jon Stauffer emotion throughout an Staff Celebrity Engagments album. I like songs that get me fired up alongside Kevin Wendt and Astrid Loch- August 28 Have I ever written slow jams that make me an album review? Nope. irrationally emotional. Cassie and Alex Fine- August 24 If you’re looking for If I had to recommend someone with credentials, one way to improve Stacy Santilena and Ben Zorn- August 25 it’s not me. But if you’re this album, I’d suggest open to letting some kid throwing in one or two who really loves music songs with some heavier Victoria Wakile and Teddy Kosmidis- August 24 give his thoughts on guitar, and a few with a an album by a band he stripped-down acoustic Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban- August 23 hadn’t heard of before a feel. day prior to writing this Hand in hand with Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins- August 22 review, read on. the lack of range, this The band is called NME album doesn’t really take Erin Foster and Simon Tikhman- August Whitney. According to Julien Ehrilich and Max Kakacek hanging out for a photoshoot. risks. I’ve found that my their Spotify bio, the favorite albums feature a Jackie Aina and Denis Asamoah- August band is a duo named noises, which are too felt that the vocals were few songs that have me Julien Ehrlich and Max often abused. All of the lacking. thinking, “uhhh, I’m not Kakacek. Ehrlich sings guitar tones are clean This album is recorded so sure about this one,” Stassi Schroeder and Beau Clark- July 31 and plays drums, and with the slightest use of using little sound on the first listen, but Kakacek plays guitar. effects. filters, and you can hear eventually win me over. Sarah Ramos and Matt Spicer- July 30 Though these two are the What might be even everything clearly, but For me, “Forever Turned only permanent members, more impressive than the there’s almost a faint Around”, included ten Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill- July 26 it seems that they bring in commitment to authentic crackle coming through. safe tracks that were easy some help for recording sounds is the amount of This music sounds like it to accept on the first pass, Katie Rost and Jesse- July 26 and touring to produce a different sounds they fit should be coming out of a maybe to a fault. big, full-band sound. I’d into each song. Right record player, and that’s a Overall, I really Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell- July 24 also like to establish that I from the opening track, great thing for this band’s enjoyed the album. It has have no bias for or against “Giving Up”, you’ll retro indie image. a retro sound and feels this band. I discovered notice acoustic and Whitney is not the end- refreshingly authentic. Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams- July 16 this album on the New electric guitars, drums, all-be-all of music. The The production is high Indie releases on Spotify. bass, keyboard, a string first downside for me quality without being Rooney Marra and Joaquin Pheonix- July Forever Turned Around section and trumpets. has to do with the lyrics. overdone and the balance is the duo’s second full These all stood out to They can sometimes of various instruments is Jillian Rose Reed and Marty Shannon- July length album. It’s ten me on the first listen. get repetitive, and even beautiful. The album fails songs deep and dropped The key here is that a bit lost and hard to to take a lot of risks and Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech- July on Aug. 30. The album despite layering so many understand. That is one keeps a consistent sound would best be classified instruments, it never issue with falsetto that from top to bottom, but Meghan Linsey and Tyler Cain- June 17 as indie rock, but there feels like any of them are always exists. Honestly, that by no means makes it are clearly influences fighting for space in the great lyrics are a welcome bad music. If you’re in the from soul, jazz and mix. One or two will rise bonus for me, rather than market for new music, go Lauren Bushnell and Chris Lane- June 16 Western music. I’ll start to the forefront alongside the reason I listen to listen to “Forever Turned with everything I think the vocals, and the rest music, but if lyrics are Around” by Whitney. I’m Ally Maki and Travis Atreo- June 3 the album does well. pleasantly fill the extra your thing, these problems definitely going to check First of all, it sounds space. may bother you a bit more out their first album as Brittany Pattakos and Paul Nassif- June 3 like these guys were A quick note on than they did me. well. born several decades too Ehlrich’s vocals — he Second, the album [email protected] Raven Gates and Adam Gottschalk- June 2 late, in the best way. The sings the whole album doesn’t have a lot of instrumentation on the in falsetto. Sometimes, range to it. The whole Bob Harper and Anton Guitierrez- June album is fantastic. Every I think, strictly falsetto thing is pretty mellow and single instrument used on vocals can lack depth, but easy to listen to. While the album sounds real. they work here. that might be viewed as No obnoxious With the sound that the a good thing, I prefer a computer-generated band is going for, I never range of dynamics and Sept. 5, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 A Short Trip for Nearly Endless Thrills Review: Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari roller coaster, but they are willing to commit to park after dark, there are solid thrills that would making two trips to the seven different haunted make a great start to the park, a season pass is well houses and each area day. worth the investment. of the park features a Many of the coasters And while the Safari different haunted theme. push the boundaries of Adventure, one of the If haunted houses and how riders expect to sit in most distinguishing being scared senseless a coaster. This is true in features of the park, is aren’t your favorite — the case of SUPERMAN: definitely worth seeing, they’re certainly not mine Ultimate Flight, which it’s hard to spend half — the Holiday in the Park turns riders seats ninety of your day looking at events that run from Nov. degrees so that their animals if you don’t have 16 to Jan. 1 might be. chest faces the ground that season pass with The park will be covered and they fly just like unlimited trips to the in Christmas lights, Superman himself. This park. The safari itself is Santa will be available is also true in the GREEN about 45 minutes long, for pictures, many of the LANTERN, where riders with an optional stop in coasters will still be open New York Post literally don’t sit, but the middle. After loading and you can even roast Six Flags rollercoaster SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight. stand. Stand-up coasters into a safari truck, a guide marshmallows over an Jacob Garwood park. It boasts the world be easy to skip over bring a whole new level narrates as the truck makes open fire. Editor-in-Chief renowned Kingda Ka. are Skull Mountain and of thrill to the coaster its way through 350 acres Buying a season pass Kingda Ka is the world’s THE DARK KNIGHT. experience; you feel and over 1,200 animals. to Six Flags was, in my Situated just about an tallest roller coaster Both of these are indoor taller as the coaster goes If your timing is right, or opinion, well worth the hour from La Salle is and the fastest in North coasters, where the ride is through inversions and if you’re willing to wait money. There are endless the crown jewel of New America. This might be in almost total darkness, you can feel the pressure around at the middle stop, hours of entertainment Jersey amusement: Six an unpopular opinion, much like the Space of gravity pulling you you can feed the giraffes and fun to be had for Flags Great Adventure but Kingda Ka may be Mountain roller coasters down, making you for a few extra dollars — people interested in all and Safari. The the least enjoyable of the of Disney. The biggest shorter as the coaster well worth it. different levels of thrills. amusement park is filled park’s coasters. While the perk of these coasters is goes through the hills and Another perk of the And, being so close to with incredible roller speed and height are nice, their underrated nature: curves. And somehow, season pass is that it La Salle, it is the perfect coasters, delectable food waiting for multiple hours you won’t wait as long the lift-hill doesn’t seem includes admission to chance to get away from and entertainment of all to shoot up and right back for the ride. They may not as scary when you’re both the Halloween and Philadelphia for a while kinds; not to mention the down certainly isn’t for be quite as long as Nitro, standing up. Christmas specials at and experience new wildlife safari that you everyone. which clocks in at three The biggest drawback the park. From Sept. 13 things while still having a embark upon if you arrive Two coasters that don’t minutes, or as radically of Six Flags is that you to Nov. 3, the park will great time. early enough to the park. have the reputation of thrilling as THE JOKER can’t possibly experience turn into a giant haunted [email protected] If coasters are your Kingda Ka, and might which is a free-spinning it all in one day. If you’re house; zombies roam the thing, Six Flags is your The Next Two Years of Disney Some of the Highlight Announcements from the D23 Expo Marvel Studios Disney+ 1990s and 2000s. “Lizzie Finally Marvel Studios Kevin Fiege, president of Disney went all out McGuire” is getting a took their turn in Marvel Studios, led a panel with their Disney+ revival series starring the Disney+ hotseat, at D23 and presented several announcements at this Hillary Duff. The Disney announcing three new large announcements for year’s expo. The service will Channel show, which shows were revealed the Marvel Cinematic launch this November into a started in 2001, followed to be joining the MCU: Universe (MCU), a massive pool of competing the 13-year-old title “Ms. Marvel,” which will surprising feat considering streaming services. All eyes character in school with her feature the first Muslim, a majority of their next were on Disney+ as it starts thoughts being embodied Pakistani superhero in movies and projects were the company’s new chapter by an animated version of American filmography, announced at San Diego in entertainment media. herself. The revival’s plot “She Hulk,” and “Moon Comic-Con in July. First, Disney led the panel with will be a direct continuation, Knight,” a character from Fiege introduced Ryan the huge announcement following a 30-year-old Marvel Comics which has d23press Coogler, the director of that over 5000 episodes of McGuire in busy New a massive cult following. Mickey Mouse Mascot at the Anaheim Convention Center the only Oscar-nominated Disney Channel content, 40 York City, accompanied As the November release MCU film, “Black years of “Star Wars” media, by the same animated ego. of Disney+ approaches and Jake Eiseman Panther”. He announced the entire Pixar library — Next, the late-2000s got the summer movie season Editor upcoming web streaming that “Black Panther II” shorts and all — and all their time in the spotlight comes to an end, this was service, Disney+. However, would be opening in May classic Disney animations as Dan Povenmire and a critical tipping point for The Walt Disney Co. they did not come empty of 2020. Coogler detailed would be available on Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, Disney’s financial year. hosted their annual handed to D23, showing off that the team behind “Black day one with Disney+. To creators of the Disney In order for them to take D23 Expo in Anaheim, several live action movies Panther II” is “taking their the delight of Star Wars Channel animated series on streaming giants like California between Aug. including “Cruella”, a time to make it right.” Next, fanatics, Ewan McGregor “Phineas and Ferb,” came Netflix and Hulu, they 23 and 25. There were live-action spin-off of Marvel Studios showed came out on the D23 stage on stage to announce that need to swing hard with countless announcements 101 Dalmatians in which off their star-studded to announce that he would the step-brothers will be a collection of popular made for new content Cruella de Vil — played cast of “Eternals” — an pick up the mantle of Obi getting a Disney+ original and quality series and coming to theaters, TV and by “La La Land” star ambitious film coming to Wan Kenobi in a standalone film titled “Phineas and films. As they divert their streaming services. The Emma Stone — is the main the MCU about characters show set in the “Star Wars” Ferb the Movie: Candace efforts toward Disney+ D23 Expo is “the ultimate focus. They also revealed who shaped the history universe. Speculation about Against the Universe.” for the time being, it is Disney fan event,” says “Maleficent: Mistress of of humanity — which this series has been stoked The film’s creators were also important to look to Walt Disney Studios. The Evil”. A film, in which the includes Angelina Jolie, in recent months and many excited to announce that the future of their film studio used this year’s Academy-Award-winning Salma Hayek, Kumail fans were desperately trying the original voice cast studios. Disney films are event as a platform to Angelina Jolie reprises Nanjiani and Richard to contact McGregor on would reunite for the film, historically some of the announce hundreds of her role as the evil queen Madden. Finally, Fiege social media to ask him including Ashley Tisdale best-grossing on a regular hours worth of content for from the classic animation, showed off footage from the about this role. as the boys’ sister Candace. basis, but only time will all of their media outlets. “Sleeping Beauty”. The upcoming action adventure Then, as if the hardcore It was mentioned, though, tell if they are spreading Here is a rundown of some studio also briefly touched film “Black Widow” Disney fans were not that David Errigo Jr. will themselves too thin of the biggest reveals. on the upcoming live-action which showed that Scarlett already sold, the panel be replacing Thomas between Disney+, films, Walt Disney Studios take on Mulan — the 1998 Johansen will be reprising leaders unveiled a huge Brodie-Sangster as the Disney Channel, and other Disney’s first party studio animated film set in Sui, her 11-year running role as chunk of new content to voice of title character projects. China — set to hit theaters has been preoccupied the fantasy super spy. play on nostalgia from the Ferb Fletcher. [email protected] with creations for their in March of 2020. 12 KICKS Em’s Unclassified School “Survival” Guide

What’s up my Kickies? It’s a new school year, a new season, and now, y’all got a new Kicks editor (so much better than Mike, amiright? jk). Anyways, I wanted to kick off this school year with some kickin’ content (please laugh at my puns). So, as has been my dream since middle school, I’ve put together a little survival guide to help my Kickies get through the semester. Realistically, I have zero expertise so you probably should not even read this, but if you like mess just as much as I do, these tips will be perfect for you to kicks have a kickin’ semster. Have you never seen H2O?

Never Stress... About Literally Anything -Claire Okay, I get it: life can be pretty stressful. BUT that really is only if you let it be. Even if it’s the night before an exam and you still haven’t started This Day in Club Penguin studying, don’t stress; just get some beauty sleep and that pretty smile will help you out. I’m sure you can also find a trusty custodian with a ferret September 5, 2019 frenemy who will help you to set the sprinklers off or something like that -- they’re literally everywhere. If you can’t find yourself n adult who likes Today marks the day that to play pranks on their boss for the sole benefit of students, you might as Club Penguin Rewritten well drop out now. Summer Luau comes to an Establish Your Crying Corner Now. end. While this is a sad day First of all: no, this does not negate my last point. Just because you need to for some, this means that the cry does not at all mean that you are stressed. I mean, who doesn’t love a Halloween Party is close. So, good late-night cry while watching some weird Netflix rom-com? Crying celebrate the last few days is fun! College is fun! Therefore, college and crying are one in the same. It’s of the luau at the beach or simple math people. So, before all the other lame-os who don’t read Kicks in your iggy, because fall is get stressed before finals, claim your crying corner: the corner where you’ll coming, and I’m excited. go in Club Lib to get some peace and quiet and party (aka cry). As long as you secure your corner now, you’ll be able to maintain ownership through the “stressful” times at school. Get a Pet. Every superhero has some weird sort of animal companion, right? Superman has Krypto, Lilo has Stitch and Elle Woods has Bruiser. La Salle has made My first Real Letter!!! it easier to bring your pet to campus than to have working internet, so take advantage! Who knows, maybe this pet will be the pet that gets you that Dear Kickies, magical Tinder date that doesn’t end in an embarrassing story for you to This issue marks the first “Emily Weintraut” tell your friends. Kicks and I cannot convey how truly excited I am to Well Kickies, I hope you all benefit from these tips. It might be a long semester, but it sure as heck won’t be a hard one so long as you make your life into a children’s sitcom. share all my thoughts with you this year. And by that I mean all my thoughts. Like, I’m literally going to tell you everything. No joke. I plan to let you all in to see my humor, which realistically has not changed one bit since 2008. We’ll talk about Club Penguin, Big Time Rush, and maybe even Mr. Rogers. The most recent humor you’re gonna get is probably going to be some yee-haw jokes about cowboys, but other than that, Kicks will be some pure notsalgia.

Just as a forewarning, as I’m writing this, Claire is sitting right next to me, avidly typing away. I have a feeling she’s trying to pretend she’s funnier than me (as if Cakes would EVER be funnier than Kicks). I know Kicks readers are loyal, so I know there’s nothing to worry about, but I just wanted to make a point: CAKE IS NOT FUNNY.

ANYWAYS, I hope you’re all ready to rock-n- roll with me this year as I try to get a few kickin’ jokes in (and no, I will never stop with puns). Anyway, I hope y’all enjoy reading. :) Sincerely,

Emily “Nickname“ Weintraut

Sudoku

Oh yeah baby, SUDOKU IS BACK. I hope y’all have fun with this one. Every night before bed, I play a mini crossword and try some sudoku. And by every night, I mean that I did it for a month. I love sudoku, but I’m not that great at it, so if you solve this in under 5 minutes, let me know and I’ll give you a prize. Like, seriously. I love sudoku.

Comics!

Even though I personally do not ascribe to much of “spooky szn” aesthetics, I figured I’d include a little comic for all y’all that have been ready for Halloween since November 1, 2018. I know it’s still grossly sweaty outside, but at least we can get excited for the nice little crunch we’ll hear walking once fall officially When you go out of your way to step on that crunchy leaf begins. by Iziahzay Sept. 5, 2019 CAKE 13 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN FRESHMAN FRIEND GROUPS

The cool one - The person in the friend group that CAKE aready knows a lot of people and gets the moves (;Hey CAKE is editied by Claire Kunzier. Heres stuff you probably don’t need or want, but are gonna get:) before everyone else. The quiet one - The person that everyone likes becasue they haven’t spoken enough time for people Claire’s FAVS of the Week to actually know if they like them or not. The funny one - The person that is always joking TWEET - “I’ve Fallen and I can’t giddy up” @masonramsey around and having fun but is secretly texting their SONG - Escape (The Pina Colada Song) mom about how nervous they are. by Rupert Holmes The liars - The people that either lie about dumb QUOTE - “OH NoOoO CLEO, WATER!” little things or their whole lives. - “H2O” The athlete - “I don’t only hang out with the team, I BUZZFEED QUIZ - Pretend To Be A have NARP friends too.” VSCO Girl And We’ll Give You A VSCO The sorority girl/frat guy - The person that already Girl Quote To Live By has their letters tattooed on their heart and bleed “IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN greek. PHILADELHIA” EPISODE - The The one everyone secretly dislikes but they don’t Nightman Cometh [S4] E13 know that - You know who they are. How to survive the MAD LIB Cheltenham Chick-fil-A (because everyone loves a good mad lib)

For those of you that don’t know, the Chick-fil-A in Cheltenham is the closest and most convenient out of all the Chick-fil-A’s near La Salle’s campus. It also happens to be the busiest one you will ever go to in your life, so here are some tips on how to survive the wait for your food.

1. Pack snacks - Even though you are about to get a meal, going hungry is never the answer. So, pack a snack or eat a quick one before heading out; that way you’ll prevent hanger during your 10-40 minute wait. 2. Bring a friend - With a surplus number of people all trying to get food at once, bring a friend so you don’t get lost in the stampede or hit by a car. 3. Really think about how much you want it - This trip is a true test of mental stregth and you should think long and hard about if you can weather the wait. Think of it as climbing Mount Everest, is freezing to death really worth it? Maybe. Is waiting in the drive through line or waiting area for at least twenty minutes worth it?

StOrY tImE Here’s the story of the time I gave myself a concussion. From the months of March to May of my sophomore year of high school I got a black eye, my wisdom teeth removed, and a concussion. The worst injury was my concussion by far; not only did it feel like I got hit by a bus, but I literally gave it to myself. I used to play softball. I played from ages 3-18, so you would think I would be really good at the basics, such as sliding. NOPE. I was running home and I don’t even know what really happened, but I basically fell flat on my head. I was out of school for a week and spent that time listening to the whole “Percy Jackson” series on audio book because I couldn’t think of an easier book to mindlessly listen to as I felt my brain pound against my skull. Yeah, so that’s how I gave myself a concussion. (Here’s a picture of me the day after I got my wisdom teeth out with my black eye) ---> 14 SPORTS Sept. 5, 2019

This week in McCarthy heroics give La Salle sports Explorers win in opener Volleyball Jamie Smith Just three minutes Staff after Iona tied the game, freshman Franc Gamiz The men’s soccer team vs Binghamton Quer got the ball loose is off to a 1-1 start to and managed to work it Sept. 6, 1:30 p.m. their 2019 season after a over to senior captain Pat win against Iona College McCarthy, who sent it to kick off their season. to the back of the net to Followed up by being propel the Explorers into Field Hockey shutout by St. Francis the lead and ultimately Brooklyn, 3-0. earn their first win of the at Rider In the game against season. Iona, there was no score in This performance Sept. 6, 4 p.m. the first half of the game earned McCarthy thanks to sophomore conference honors in goalkeeper Brett Werner, Atlantic 10 Co-Offensive who made two saves to Player of the Week. Volleyball keep the Explorers in it. The team hit the road However, that changed La Salle University Athletics at Seton Hall for their next game against when redshirt freshman Men’s Soccer split games between Iona and St. Francis. St. Francis Brooklyn on Colin Bateman, making Sept. 6, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. scored their first two scored once more in the his collegiate debut, St. Francis Brooklyn goals just about halfway 81st minute to put the scored the first goal for handed La Salle their through the first half, the game away. the Explorers season, first loss last season, so Explorers tried to come With the Explorers now off a corner kick from Men’s Water Polo going into this game, back harder in the second with one win and one loss sophomore Charlie the Explorers wanted to half. to kick off their season, Collins to put the vs Navy Invite redeem themselves. Attempts were made to the men’s soccer team will Explorers in the lead. However, St. Francis score by sophomore Sam return to action at home However, in the 75th Sept. 7, all day proved to be a force to be Decencio, who took three against Robert Morris on minute, Iona tied the game reckoned with once again shots on goal but to no Saturday, Sept. 7. 1-1 off a breakaway shot. as they beat La Salle 3-0. avail. [email protected] The Explorers remained After the Terriers Eventually, the Terriers Men’s Soccer persistent to win. vs Robert Morris Sept. 7, 3 p.m. La Salle announces new

Volleyball Athletic Director Emilee Desmond “It was very important at Northern Arizona Staff to us that Brian had In early June, President established himself as a Sept. 7, 4:30 p.m. Colleen Hanycz announced leader in these projects Brian Baptiste as the new — not only for what La Salle athletic director. they represented clearly Baptiste has had an as brick and mortar, but Men’s Water Polo extensive background in more important, what they athletics before reaching represented to me anyway, vs Navy Invite 20th and Olney. For the the ability to have a vision past seven years, he served and execute on that vision, Sept. 8, all day as the Deputy Director to bring others in to help, of Athletics for Capital to deliver, to build and Projects and Operations at share that vision,’’ Hancyz Northwestern University. told the Inquirer. Women’s Soccer In that position, he oversaw “What has been one of the athletic facilities, event my largest priorities is to at St. John’s management, equipment build the right leadership La Salle University Athletics services and recreation. team, the right executive Brian Baptiste named La Salle Athletic Director. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. He also supported the team, that had skill, socially and athletically Northwestern. I couldn’t men’s basketball, women’s whatever the project was.” for the sustained success of be happier knowing that volleyball, women’s cross Baptiste was introduced all La Salle Explorers. My my alma mater is in such country and men’s and to the Blue and Gold family and I are honored capable hands.” Field Hockey women’s swimming and campus on June 18 at a to join such an amazing According to Baptiste, diving teams as their sport welcome event and a press community.” “when you think about the at Wagner administrator. conference at Founders La Salle’s previous fresh energy and the new During his tenure, he Hall. Athletic Director, Bill coaches, the things that Bill Sept. 8, 9 a.m. was extremely involved “This is a dream Bradshaw, retired after [Bradshaw] has been able in the facility upgrades at opportunity to work at 40 years of working to do since he came back to Northwestern including the an institution with a rich in intercollegiate his alma mater, and when $270 million construction history and storied tradition athletics. Along with his you think about the vision Men’s Soccer of the Ryan Fieldhouse, rooted in unwavering involvement in athletics, that President Hanycz Wilson Field and Walter faith, service to others, Bradshaw was a 1969 has and the University vs LIU Brooklyn Athletics Center. and a commitment to graduate of the La Salle has for Athletics and the Adding to his resume, developing the entire University. University… All of those Sept. 10, 7 p.m. he is also credited with person, all in a world-class “Brian is a great choice things are exciting to me, leading the planning as city like Philadelphia,” to continue the upward to be part of a team, and well as the construction of said Baptiste. trajectory of La Salle partner with a tremendous the $110 million renovation “Through strong University Athletics,” leader to be able to take the Women’s Soccer of Welsh-Ryan Arena, the alignment with the Bradshaw said to Go Athletics and Recreation $23 million renovation University’s mission Explorers. “Jim Phillips Department to the next vs Delaware of Trienens Performance and values, our coaches [Northwestern Athletic level.” Center and the $15 million and staff will be inspired Director] is a dear friend [email protected] Sept. 12, 7 p.m. construction of Rock and every day to provide an of mine and has spoken Berenice Miller Baseball exceptional student-athlete very highly of Brian’s Park. experience academically, accomplishments at Sept. 5, 2019 SPORTS 15 Field Hockey starts 1-1 Athlete of the Freshman collegiate debut earns A10 honors Week Gia Lanci Salle a 2-0 lead. Staff The third quarter was The field hockey team scoreless, with only one started their 2019 season shot attempt by Dumont by spliting their first two that was blocked. games agaisnt Sacred In the fourth, the Heart and Temple. defense did not allow a La Salle started their shot to be taken on their season with an easy win goalie until the end of the against Sacred Heart at quarter. Hank DeVincent field Sophomore Reagan Friday, Aug. 30. Dougherty had an assist The Explorers had an to Lechleitner to secure early lead with a goal the lead and get the Rachel Hess in the first five minutes Explorers their first win by freshman Hannah of the season. Steven Silvestro Atlantic-10 and most Yanovich with an Overall, La Salle Editor by an Explorer in their assist by senior Lauren outshot the Pioneers 16- opening three games Freshman Rachel Lechleitner. 4. With a final score of since 2005. Hess made her collegiate The Explorers’ defense 3-0, this was the first start Hess added a serves debut this weekend did not allow a single shot by sophomore Cassie La Salle University Athletics reception percentage of at the Golden Dome attempt to be taken within Kincaid and her first Senior Lauren Lechleitner lead team with 3 points. .989 on a conference- Invitational. the first 10 minutes. At career shutout. high 93 attempts. In her first match the end of the first quarter Next up for La Salle Her performance against Notre Dame, the Explorers’ defense drove down Broad Street La Salle came into Yanovich was named earned her Golden Hess had 19 digs the only allowed the Pioneers against the Temple Owls. the second half with a Atlantic 10 Rookie Dome Invitational All- most by a La Salle to take one shot attempt, They lost their first non- mission. Temple had two of the Week for the Tournament Team and freshman since 2007. while La Salle had six. conference matchup 3-0. more goals, although La week of Sept. 3 for her A-10 Rookie of the However, this was not At the end of the Temple scored early off Salle took a lot of shots performance in the game Week. her best performance second quarter, La of a penalty corner, when in a short amount of time. against Sacred Heart with Hess and the volleyball of the weekend as she Salle made their second Temple’s Dani Batze Within two minutes a goal and an assist. team travel to the Seton accumulated 26 digs goal. Freshman Noralie blazed one past Senior Yanovich, Dumont The Explorers will take Hall Tournament this against Bowling Green Dumont received a pass Emma Provost. Lechleitner and senior on Rider University on weekend Friday, Sept. and 27 against Wright from Yanovich during a The Explorers were Amanda Chapin all took the road on Friday, Sept. 6-7. penalty corner that was a having trouble taking shots on goal but could 6. State. [email protected] significent distance away shots, with the Owls not perform. [email protected] Her 72 digs sits from the net. She took the leading in shot attempts This brought La Salle second-highest in the shot anyway and gave La 7-1. to a record of 1-1. Explorers score only two goals in four games causing worst start since 2015 Jenkin’s impressive start overshadowed by lack of offense Tyler Small remained scoreless after tying goal with less than in the first half, as Staff the first 45. three minutes left in the throughout the 45 minutes Junior Claudia Jenkins game. they did not even have a The women’s soccer had two huge saves in the Devastated, the shot on goal. season began their year end of the first half, and Explorers had to battle Jenkins stayed strong for the Explorers with six in total for the game, through two overtimes, through a much more two games at the Carolina but it took the Blue Devils where a victor could not difficult second half. Nike Classic. Following a until the 68th minute to be named, and the game Jenkins came up with tough start to the season, break the game open. resulted in a 1-1 draw. a great save in the final the Explorers returned to The Explorers had The Explorers returned five minutes of the game Philadelphia for one game multiple scoring chances, home, hungry for their to prevent back-to-back at McCarthy stadium but could not convert, first win of the young blown leads in the final and another down the as Duke scored again in season, which they ten minutes of a game. Schuylkill river at Drexel. the 87th minute to seal claimed against NJIT. It Jenkins posted her first The Explorers had the the deal in a 2-0 regular was be a great defensive shutout of the season in unique honor this year to season loss. matchup. the 1-0 victory. play the first ever game To finish the opening Junior Amirah Louketis Lastly, was an city six on the newly renovated weekend of play, the finished an amazing assist matchup at Drexel, which UNC soccer field. Explorers faced off from junior Ashley Pyne resulted in another 1-0 The Explorers could against North Florida. with a header in the third defensive matchup that not bask in the glory for This time, the Explorers minute of the match. did not fall in La Salle’s La Salle University Athletics too long, as they had their scored first with a Bower For the rest of the game, favor. Senior Maci Bower scores Explorers first goal of the season toughest matchup of the goal, her first goal since it would be one talented After another first-half year to start the 2019 the Explorers were minutes could be fatal to the dramatic overtime defense against the other. of shutout soccer from season against eighth blanked again as they lost the Explorer season. winner in the 2017 The La Salle offensive Jenkins, the Explorers’ ranked Duke. their second match of the The Explorers look Atlantic 10 Championship struggle continued as they lack of offense showed La Salle was aggressive season. to fix their offensive game. moved the ball down the once again. Although early in this game, giving In the second half of struggles this Thursday Freshman Emily field, but with minimal posting a season-high them a golden opportunity games, Explorers’ defense as they travel down to Banashefski and senior success. fourteen shots, only five to score first as returning allowed the opposing Florida to face off against Sarah DeBerardinis The Explorers ended were on net and none senior Maci Bower had team to get off 33 shots Florida Golf Coast assisted the goal. the first half with ten of them got past the a free kick just minutes compared to only 10 in University. Followed by Jenkins and her defense shots, but with only three goalkeeper in this game in. Bower did not get the first half. traveling back up to New controlled the shutout on goal. either. the benefit of the doubt With the offensive York for a match against until minutes before a The La Salle back The lone goal of the after hitting the crossbar struggled continuing, the the St. John’s. victory, when Northern line dominated the game came in the 59th with a bounce preventing defense lack of stamina [email protected] Florida netted the game- Highlanders’ offense minute for the Dragons; a rebound. The game giving leads up in closing Men’s Soccer wins a close one in their home opener, but pg.15 falls on the road. Field Hockey freshman has a strong debut in her first two collegiate games. pg.14 Collegian SPORTS Volleyball struggles in opening weekend Sean Kelly The second frame started two more opponents while back and won the third set Staff with a 6-3 lead in favor of in South Bend when they 25-20. the Explorers, but Notre took on Bowling Green and The momentum from the The volleyball team Dame came back to regain Wright State on Saturday, Explorers continued into kicked off their 2019 season the lead. Aug. 31. the fourth set, but it was all by facing Notre Dame on The Irish maintained the Bowling Green took the Falcons as they took the set. Friday Aug. 30 in the Golden lead 26-25, but La Salle court first set against the The fifth set, the Explorers Dome Invational. claimed the set with a kill Explorers; the team from took over, continuing The Explorers fought, by sophomore Elizabeth Ohio took a 9-4 advantage momentum continued as junior Samantha Graver Osborn and an ace by junior in the first set. La Salle until the very end, as the recorded 16 kills, her most Allison Laucella. answered with a pair of five- Explorers picked up their since Sept. 2017. The third frame started point runs, and the Explorers first victory of the season, La Salle University Athletics Senior Kathryn Wood with another lead by the claimed the first set 27-25. three sets to two. Freshman Rachel Hess led the Explorers with 72 kills. earned a double-double in Explorers, but the Irish The second frame started Corah registered 22 kills, went on a 9-4 run. Wright State took control the match with 45 assists responded by going on a 7-1 with each team sharing 7 blocks, while Graver Wright State responded with victories in the third and 10 digs. run, eventually claiming the six points apiece, but the earned 19 kills, and one with run of their own and set, 25-22, and the fourth Senior Devin Corah aided third set, 25-22. Explorers responded and block and one ace. Kathryn tied the frame up at 20. set, 34-32. the Blue and Gold with 13 The final frame was took a 17-10 lead. Wood led in assists with 57, La Salle finished the In both games, Wood kills and 4 blocks. all Notre Dame in the However, it was all while freshman Rachel Hess frame strong as they took earned 50 assists, while The Explorers and the beginning, but the Explorers Bowling Green as they went tallied 26 digs. the victory 25-22. Graver went for a combined Fighting Irish kept the first responded with a 7-3 run, on a 6-1 closing run and took Wright State entered the The second set was 27 kills, 27 digs and three frame close with a one-point taking a 14-13 lead after the second set 25-22. volleyball court for game dominated by Wright State aces. margin back and forth, until an Osborn kill. A back and The third set began with two of the doubleheader, as the Explorers fell behind Next the Volleyball team the Irish gained momentum forth battle eventually led the Explorers starting off and the first set started with 21-13. is will complete in the later in the frame with five to Notre Dame taking the strong with a 9-6 lead, but each team earning 10 points La Salle eventually took a Seton Hall Tournament this straight points. frame and entire match the Falcons rallied back apiece. 5-2 run, but it wasn’t enough weekend, Sept. 6-7. The Irish eventually took against the Explorers, 3-1. taking a lead at 15-12. La Salle put the Raiders and they fell, 25-19. [email protected] the first frame, 25-19. The Explorers faced La Salle then battled to the test as the Explorers After the second frame, La Salle at Swedish Cross Country championship competes at Lehigh Explorers. He currently Steven Silvestro Liz Mancini less than a worked as a team, and holds the record in both Editor tenth of a second behind their top five all finished events with times of The men and women’s Sciortino with 22.32.89. in a row with the first 47.41 in the 100m and cross country teams 24 seconds later, Explorer finishing less 1:42.25 in the 200m. started their season at the sophomore El Mancini than a half-second in front In the 100m, Bergman Lehigh Invitational on became the fourth of the fifth Explorer in the stayed with the leaders, Saturday, Aug. 30. Explorer and third 24th to 28th position. but was overtaken in the Senior Grace Mancini Mancini in the top 15 for Junior Joe Boyle crossed end, finishing in fifth. picked up right where she a 13th place finish. the line first with a time Similarly, in the 200m, left off last season with To round out the Blue of 19:47.99 followed by he was knocked off the a dominating first-place and Gold, juniors Deirdre redshirt senior Anthony podium again, landing Gilmore and Allana Hawthorne, junior Luke La Salle University Athletics finish at 21:21.71 in the An Explorer and two Alumni compete in Sweden. fourth overall. 6k course. Mancini’s Powlette finished 36th Jaciw-Zurakowsky, Forsgen also competed 5:43.6 average mile and 38th respectively. sophomore Ibrahim Kedir Steven Silvestro pulled away from the in two events in which allowed her to finish Overall, La Salle and finally senior Nathan Editor competition in the 800m he has school records over 35 seconds before finished second behind Gillis respectively. The Explorers had three taking home the gold with for. He finished both the second-place finisher the host team of Lehigh La Salle sixth and final representatives in the a time of 8:28.22. the 50m free and 100m from West Virginia. by one point. member was sophomore Swedish Championships He also found the breaststroke in tenth. Mancini was awarded The men’s cross country Matt Bridger who landed that started June 28, podium in the 1500m just Forsgen will look to Atlantic 10 performer of team did not fare as well in 44th with a time of including rising senior a few ticks behind the add more school records the week for women’s in the Lehigh invitational, 20:02.36. Marcus Forsgen along leader for 2nd place. to his collection in his corss country for the as they landed third place Both the men and with two alumni, Mattias In the 400 meter, final season leading the second time of her of the eight-team field women’s cross country Glenesk ’17 and Fabian Glenesk made a strong Explorers. The swim collegiate career. behind host team Lehigh team will return to action Bergman ’18. push, but ultimately fell team will be returning to Junior Lexi Sciortino and Rutgers. on Friday, Sept. 20 in the Glenesk, who holds to fifth place. action in October. was the next Explorer to Lehigh dominated the Iona Meet of Champions the school record in both Bergman had strong [email protected] cross the finish line in event with seven of the in New Rochelle, NY. the 1000m and 1650m races in the 100 and sixth place at 22.32.80. top 10 and 14 of the top [email protected] freestyle, competed in 200-meter backstroke, Immediately behind 20. the 400m free, 800m which were two of his Sciortino was sophomore However, the Explorers free and 1500m free. He strongest events with the