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Equinox Covering the days and knights... at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus February 16, 2017 Vol. XXVIII Issue VIII

Knights Fighting for NEC Tournament Berths

Sophomore center Malik Miller goes for a block in FDU’s 59-68 loss against Senior guard Kiana Brown plays against Wagner during the women’s Wagner on Feb. 4. basketball 66-74 loss to Wagner. Photo Credit: Dustin Niles Photo Credit: Larry Levanti Men Sweep Central Women Shoot Past Connecticut Sacred Heart By Julian Bell trailing behind for most of the game. By Julian Bell NEC) was tied with the Knights 14-14 Sports Writer A relentless offensive performance led Sports Writer after the first quarter and led 24-20 at by Earl Potts Jr. led FDU past their the half. The Pioneers got nine first (HACKENSACK) - The men’s opponent. (HACKENSACK) - The women’s half points from Adaysha Williams basketball team won their NEC home The Knights held Central basketball team came back to win at and 16 of their second half points from game against Central Connecticut on Connecticut to 31 points in each half home against Sacred Heart University Katherine Haines. Fairleigh Dickinson Feb. 9. with 12 total steals on the night, twice 58-56 on Feb. 6, after being down by (7-17, 5-8 NEC) shot 25.8 percent The Knights romped in their as many as the Blue Devils. four points at the end of the half. Rainy (8-31) from the field in the first half, away game against the Blue Devils “We blocked a lot of shots Cox was a major scoring leader in the compared to 50 percent in the final two earlier this season sweeping them 2-0 and we were active and when you get Knights victory over the no. 1 ranked quarters. for the year. a lead at home, we started to feel like Pioneers. The Knights were able to make “We knew that we had to the old team that we were. It was “We managed to hit some it a four point game during the second perform, play well, but most of all win. just a combination of things, but on three’s against a first place team. period, A few trailing the Pioneers 20-24. So I think everyone was on high alert offense we needed to play bettertoo and many turnovers, but Rainy Cox and By the third period of play, FDU had to their best and we really worked on in our offense was really good today,”Madelynn Comly were tremendous in trouble closing the gap between Sacred practice, passing the ball up the court Herenda said. the fourth quarter,” said Knights Head Heart, falling eight points behind their and moving the ball which we started “We shot the ball well and we Coach Peter J. Cinella after the win. opponent with 5:38 left in the quarter. not to do,” said head coach Greg passed it, we guarded and rebounded The Knights secured a 3-0 lead They were able to score 3 Herenda after the win over Central well enough to win and that was a team early on in the first quarter after Rainy points off of turnovers for the period Connecticut. that just beat the number one team in Cox made a three-pointer good from while catching up to their opponent. “I think sharing the ball on the league on the road,” he said downtown. It wasn’t long before the As the quarter came to a close, offense was our number one goal and FDU also dominated Central Pioneers outscored FDU gaining a 6-5 the Pioneers extended their lead by we were able to do that,” he said. Connecticut (5-20, 3-11 NEC) in lead. After this, Sacred Heart either nine points 42-33. The Knights (11-14, 9-5 NEC) turnover points, scoring 16 versus the outscored or matched the Knights in During the fourth with the dominated the first and second half Blue Devils who only came away with scoring for the remainder of the half. game at 42-35, the Knights cut the lead of the contest, leaving the Blue Devils seven. The Knights were also more Sacred Heart (13-11, 10-3 to five, 42-37 off of a layup made Both stories continued on page 14 Inside

Stories: Men’s Basketball FDU’s Lack of Art Falls to Wagner Petrocelli Dean Q&A Page 6 Page 16 Page 2 Page 2 The Equinox February 16, 2017 News Q & A with Petrocelli Dean DeVos Confirmation

What are your goals for your By Elizabeth White hearing” by the Washington Post. first year as Dean of Petrocelli Senior Reporter “Devos dismissed IRS filings College? that list her as vice president of her Get to know the people, After a close vote, the Senate mother’s foundation as a ‘clerical programs and my colleagues, and try confirmed Betsy DeVos as Education error,” the Washington Post video also to create a foundation of integrity and Secretary on Feb. 7, according to an stated. quality. Also, to implement successful article in NPR. When asked if guns belong enrollment strategies. Fifty out of fifty-two in schools, Devos responded that that Republican senators voted for DeVos. decision is ultimately up to the states, Do you have any long-term hopes Two Republican senators, Susan but that they would help protect and goals for Petrocelli College? Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski against grizzly bears, according to the That we enter new markets of Alaska, voted against DeVos, along video by The Washington Post. Dean Lisa Braverman and provide competitive programs in with all forty six Democrats and two DeVos, on the subject of New Jersey and beyond. Independents. free tuition during her confirmation Since the vote came up a tie, hearing, said that “There’s nothing in By Mariuxi Mansfield life that’s truly free,” according to an Staff Writer What is the best advice you can Vice President Pence’s vote was the give to adult learners to stay tiebreaker; he voted for DeVos. article in NPR. “We’ll likely be hearing more What are some major aspects of on track when they go back to “Betsy DeVos will have great school? impact as Secretary of Education. It about the benefits of private, virtual, your job as dean? religious and for-profit schools,” Anya Managing programs, growing Not to give up, no matter how doesn’t matter whether it’s a public dispiriting the experience may be. school, a private school, a parochial Kamenetz, a writer for NPR, said. enrollment, helping students, DeVos backed school reforms mentoring faculty. There is always someone in an officeschool, a charter school, or any other who will support and work to advance kind of school – she will help ensure in her home state of Michigan that were in support of for-profit charter school What did you see in FDU that you your goals. To stay on course despite that every student has access to a good the many obstacles that can be thrown school,” Pence said in a statement operators, according to an article in made the decision to work with NPR. the Adult Learning Program? into your path! A college degree makes posted on The White House’s website. the difference between living well and This was the first time in history that She also chaired the American It was the non-traditional, Federation for Children, which “favors and therefore the creative area of the being underemployed, and so it is the vice president’s constitutional worth it to forge ahead and overcome power of tie breaking was used to both vouchers and a device called ‘tax university. I observed the commitment credit scholarships,’ which allows and longtime legacy of this program. any obstacle. confirm a president’s nominee to the cabinet, according to an article in NPR. companies to offset tax liability by funding students to attend private What do you think are the Dr. Braverman, during your Many are wondering how career you have accomplished a much will change for students after her schools,” Kamenetz said about DeVos. challenges adult learners have to The week before DeVos’ face in the professional market? variety of projects, as a woman appointment. how did you balance your A poll run by The Baltimore confirmation Republican Senator Lisa They must continually ensure Murkowski, one of two Republicans that their skills and knowledge are personal life and career? Sun asking “Are you concerned that Betsy DeVos will damage public previously mentioned that opposed updated to meet the needs of the job the nomination of DeVos, released a market and the economy. Dean Braverman: With great education in America?” shows that skill and focus! Women who take 55% of the people polled believed that statement about her opposition. on a demanding career need helpful she will damage public education. “I have serious concerns about You had written about the a nominee to be secretary of education necessity of applying to the husbands and bosses to support their When asked by Vermont needs as they advance in their careers. Senator Bernie Sanders about the who has been so involved in one side of “concierge model” on campus, the equation, so immersed in the push could you explain what this model amount of money her family donated What is your favorite part of your to the Republican Party, Devos could for vouchers, that she may be unaware is about? of what actually is successful within the It means that every employee’s job? not provide an actual amount, and was “noncommittal on her family’s record public schools, and also what is broken job is to treat students as though they and how to fix them,” Murkowski said. were their own family member, with Dean Braverman: Representing the of political donations,” according to attention, interest and commitment to goals and impact of my college. the video “6 head-scratching moments advance students’ goals to graduation. from Betsy DeVos’s confirmation February 16, 2017 The Equinox Page 3 Opinion Editor’s Desk: Where is Our Tuition Going? furniture is either stained or ripped, walls. The only building that looks else? there is rarely soymilk in Jeepers and truly updated and modern is Dickinson Why don’t we have more Dickinson Café, there are still tube Hall. frequent free trips into the city so we televisions in some communal areas, Yes, they’ve updated some can individually schedule outings? the lindens and courts have outdated bathrooms in the Courts, gotten new Why doesn’t school offer some bathrooms, and the Wi-Fi bandwidth computer labs, replaced campus signs free Broadway tickets raffle-style to is not strong enough to accommodate and improved the overall landscape the “general population” rather than the campus population. of the campus, but it seems minimal specifically for Honors and Global It is easy to see where the compared to all of the other prevailing Scholars students? money goes on the Florham campus. issues. Why not build a cool new sport Students I’ve spoken to tend to Some of the money goes to facility with money set aside from the think that Metro’s tuition is going salaries, some of it goes to facilities master plan? Melanie Perez, editor-in-chief to Florham. Their Fitness Center is and electricity, some of it goes to Why not update dorm almost triple the size of Metro’s, and Internet and cable, and some of it goes furniture? For a school that is so they have an indoor swimming pool, to programming. But it seems like Why not paint crosswalks on expensive – easily $50,000 a year multiple bars and well-maintained the average student doesn’t reap the university property for improved on- when accounting for tuition, room and antique architecture. benefits associated with a high tuition. campus road safety? board, and a meal plan – it is sometimes I understand that the Metro Both academic honors Although in practice FDU’s really difficult to see where our money campus is supposed to look more programs, Honors and Global Scholars, non-academic spending for students is going (even if a lot of students are modern, to keep in line with the feel as well as Sands of Time students, reap might be on par with other schools, attending FDU on financial aid or of being in a metropolitan area, but the benefits of their tuition through that doesn’t change the fact that there scholarships). now all of the buildings that were once free events and trips, in addition to is an apparent disconnect between From the outside, it looks like considered modern look outdated. increased opportunities for internships what students are paying to attend, our campus is falling apart. The hot The campus feels dull with and networking. and what students think they’re getting water doesn’t work in some faucets, the linoleum flooring and cinderblock But what about everybody for their money. some buildings have leaks, a lot of the David Miles on Crisis Safety Public Safety involved to have any changes made. hope that if a member of the campus I do applaud student Dennis community does not feel safe on the Blotter Rozestwinski for taking the lead on campus that they would come forward. this on behalf of all students. Even if you do not want to come 1/27/17 – Student reported Hopefully changes will be forward and express your concerns in harassment by another forthcoming. person, you can do it anonymously. student The editor also talks about the The Department of Public Clery report and reporting of crimes Safety has an online anonymous 2/1/17 – Student wrote that we are required by federal law to reporting form. It is called Silent Director of Public Safety David Miles publish on an annual basis. Knight and can be found under the inappropriate comment to I do agree that even one Department of Public Safety section of student living next door in In the last edition of The instance of any crime is one too many, the university website. Northpointe Equinox, the editor wrote in her but unfortunately the campus is not a While all members of the “Editor’s Desk” column about how bubble and immune from crime. I wish Department of Public Safety are 2/4/17 – Student with “Accidents Raise Safety Questions.” that there was a magic wand that we committed to providing safety marijuana in Northpointe The university has voiced could use to prevent anything bad from and security to all members of the concerns on many occasions to try happening on the campus. campus community, you must know 2/5/17 – Student reported Unfortunately that is not the that security is everybody’s business and address the issue of pedestrians a dispute with another case. and Public Safety really is a shared being struck on River Road and it does student in SUB cafeteria become more personal when it is a I have been writing an article responsibility. member of the campus community. in The Equinox for many years. Again I will urge you that if Everyone at the university I always end my articles at any time you have any questions 2/9/17 – Damage to door feels the pain when these types of with the sentence that “If at any time or concerns regarding Public Safety, window at Petrocelli College accidents occur. you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I during snow removal Some changes were regarding Public Safety, please do not can be reached at [email protected]. implemented a few years ago, but in hesitate to contact me.” Please remember to like 2/10/17 – Student reported light of the recent accidents, more does I can only count a handful of the Department of Public Safety on suspicious male in need to be done. times when any member of the campus Facebook at FDU Metro Department Dickinson Hall computer community contacted me to discuss of Public Safety or follow us on Twitter Yes, River Road is a county lab. road and county officials need toany be security concerns. @FDUMetroPS. I, like the editor, would The Equinox Staff Editor-in-Chief Melanie Perez Opinion Editor Daniel Clarke Writers Academic Advisor Managing Editor Julian Bell Dr. B.F. 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few days and despite the unjust By Armand Butera circumstances which have risen for the Entertainment Editor immigrants and travelers of several countries to the United States,” Farhadi With President Trump’s saud, “my decision has remained the insistence on an immigration ban on same: to attend this ceremony and several countries, everyone, especially to express my opinions about these those who immigrated to the United circumstances in the press surrounding States, have been walking on eggshells. the event. I neither had the intention to Although a nationwide halt on the ban not attend nor did I want to boycott the was ordered by Seattle federal judge event as a show of objection.” James Robart on Jan. 29 the idea still However, the recent events does not sit well with immigrants of the being addressed in the news, such as Muslim countries being targeted. In the Muslim citizens being detained at the Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi, whose film is up for an award, will not past two weeks, numerous American airports and even forcibly removed, attend the Oscars due to President Trump’s travel ban. citizens have been harassed during appears to have changed the mindset Photo Credit: Habib Majidi travel. Even with Robart’s orders, the of the filmmaker. act is only temporary. Farhadi noted the “us and “Trump’s visa ban for Iranians nominated film ‘The Salesman,’ could One particular artist who them’ mentality” being displayed by is racist. Whether this will include a be barred from entering the country has been affected by the travelcertain Americans ban is and felt as though cultural event or not, I won’t attend because of their religion or country of Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.it would be too much of a risk to the #AcademyAwards 2017 in protest,” origin,” said the organization. The filmmaker had received accoladeseven attend the award ceremony, and Alidoosti said. Even with the current turmoil in the past, with his 2011 movie A offered a quick statement to the public. The actress was not alone in in the nation, Farhadi remains Separation winning an Academy “It now seems that the expressing her opinion on the topic, as somewhat optimistic. Farhadi noted Award for Best Foreign Languagepossibility film, of this presence is being the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts the similarities between Trump’s and has been nominated this year for accompanied by ifs and buts which and Sciences commented on the issue proposal, previous actions from other another one with his most recent work are in no way acceptable to me even as well. The organization spoke of how countries, and what it resulted in, yet The Salesman. However, with talks of if exceptions were to be made for my the art of filmmaking did not have he stated that there is a strong sense of barring Muslim people from entering trip,” Farhadi said. borders and was all encompassing. unity amongst everyone in the world. the country, Farhadi may not be able Although Farhadi stated that “As supporters of filmmakers “I believe that the similarities to attend the ceremony. he would not protest the Oscars, the — and the human rights of all people — among the human beings on this earth Farhadi seemed undeterred by star of his film Taraneh Alidoostiaround the globe, we find it extremely and its various lands, and among its the actions of President Trump, as he announced that she would boycott in troubling that Asghar Farhadi, the cultures and its faiths, far outweigh discussed the ban with The New York response to the executive order from director of the Oscar-winning filmtheir differences,” Farhadi said. Times last month. Trump. The actress voiced her opinion from Iran A Separation, along with “Over the course of the past on Twitter. the cast and crew of this year’s Oscar- Pros and Cons of a Trump America

American values for all the world to By Ray White see. Staff Writer His unpredictable nature, unfiltered outbursts and overall goal to It is no secret that the 2016 “Make America Great Again” (whatever presidential election will go down in that really means), could actually stunt American history as one of the most and even repeal accomplishments made controversial and volatile elections this over the last decade. Environmental country has seen. protection, investments in alternative When it comes to conversation fuels, business regulation, civil rights, about President Donald John Trump, universal healthcare and women’s there are opinions on both sides of the rights are all things that can and might spectrum. The cons are mainstream be put on the backburner in order to but some would be surprised that there “Make America Great Again.” are also some pros. I guarantee there are not First, Trump’s background enough characters in this man’s Twitter gives insight to his experience as Trump at Iowa Faith & Freedom in Des Moines. account that can justify that. a successful entrepreneur and Photo Credit: Steve Pope/Getty Due to the new president’s businessman. Trump has businesses “unique” style of leadership, some ranging from hotels, casinos, golf politics. For every one pro of a Trump Americans feel as if their rights will courses, Trump Model Management (a In addition to Trump’s America there are two cons. A lot be taken from them during these next modeling agency he founded), Trump knowledge in business there is his of those cons are due to Trump’s four years, if not ignored by a president Productions (which produced the “America First” mentality which he demeanor, attitude and character who seems to have a track mind on hit show The Celebrity Apprentice), preached about passionately during which does not sit well with many reversing actions done from a previous Trump Ice (his bottled water brand), his Inauguration. That mentality people around the world, especially if presidency. and what he is most known for, being accompanied with his ambitions of you are a person who enjoyed former America is one of the most a real estate mogul, according to creating more jobs in the United States President Barack Obama’s hopeful and powerful countries in the world, Investopedia. could possibly benefit people that overall likable demeanor. but is also one of the youngest as Trump could possibly utilize other presidents before him have yet to There is fear that the way well. Yet even though we have made this knowledge to create trade and acknowledge. Trump reacts to those who oppose and amazing strides and accomplishments manufacturing deals that could result Focusing directly on issues criticize him could seep into foreign throughout the 241 years we have been in positive economic growth, the likes such as national security, job creation, affairs, creating broken bonds established,with we are still evolving. of which other politicians might be and infrastructure could possibly countries that America has long since We are continually getting incapable of. If America were to thrive make America safer, allow American done business and even have a great better, learning from the mistakes of in producing and manufacturing more citizens to whittle down their debt relationship with. our past and changing accordingly products this would greatly benefit the and even build up impoverished A president that has been in order to make sure that the U.S. of country. areas of the country that have been called racist, misogynist, sexist, has America remains an embodiment of There is no evidence to neglected. Being that the United States been accused of bigotry, and has our Constitution. support or deny that Trump’s actions is a global superpower, an “America more scandals surrounding him as president will equate to a more First” approach depreciates the values than America has nuclear warheads, lucrative America, but what makes him of global partnerships, yet allows the naturally raises concerns to the general uniquely beneficial as a president is country to focus on homeland security populace; especially now that Trump is that he specializes in business before and policy. the face of America, and must uphold February 16, 2017 The Equinox Page 5 Opinion Climate Change: Why You Should Care

that broke the previous record for the according to The New York Times. Eugene Asicksik, said the village will By Dustin Niles hottest year ever. All this data is just that - “stay and defend.” Layout & Design Editor NASA found that between data. Where are the real effects? Ask The process of moving can 2013 and 2016, the Earth’s average Shaktoolik, Alaska. take a long time, and residents need to Climate change is a huge crisis temperature rose half a degree in “With its proximity to the figure out ways to maintain education, that affects all of us, but we always Fahrenheit, which is also the largest Arctic, Alaska is warming about twice secure shelter and medical care. put it in the back of our heads because temperature increase over a three-year as fast as the rest of the United States,” However, according to The Times, the effects don’t seem immediately period since their records began in wrote Erica Goode, a reporter for the governments have such little interest in catastrophic. However, there are a 1880. New York Times. investing in these towns that they are few events happening right now that even considering breaking everything are massively influenced by climate down and moving elsewhere. The change. government even refused to fund One example is an event that a road that would have served as made the front page of The New York an evacuation route and a route to Times website on Feb. 7. It’s a 100-mile move materials to a new home when long crack in an ice shelf in Antarctica. Shaktoolik once considered moving to The Larson C ice shelf, which a new location. is a third of a mile thick, has a crack in These practical effects of it that has grown 17 miles longer in the climate change ought to be met with last two months. At its widest point, the governmental action to slow the effects gap is around two miles wide and just of climate change, if only for the 20 miles away from the edge of the ice purpose of protecting their citizens. shelf. The research team monitoring The government holds the crack expects the shelf to break a multitude of different types of very soon. public land, including the National When it does, it will create “one Park system. Alaska, the state that of the largest icebergs ever recorded,” holds Shaktoolik, is one of the most according to The New York Times, contended for states. An economically and allow glaciers on the land part of The Larsen C ice shelf has a large crack in it and researchers expect it to break barren state, Alaska holds some of the Antarctica to move towards the ocean. very soon. Photo Credit: Google Images U.S.’s most potent oil reserves but also “Scientists see the impending Larsen C contains 15 national parks, preserves, collapse as a warning that much larger monuments and historic parks, amounts of ice in West Antarctica NOAA has only recorded one Shaktoolik is one of 31 Alaskan according to the National Park Service. could be vulnerable.” other instance of Earth’s temperature towns identified by the government to So while the battle for the In January, three sets of data rising three years in a row, and those become inhabitable by 2050. Villages climate may be fought in the extreme released by NOAA, NASA and the years are 1939, 1940 and 1941. 1941 have the choice of either sticking their north and south of the planet, the British government all confirmed thatnow ranks as the 37th-warmest year ground or moving, up to a $200 million casualties are certainly in the present. 2016 was the hottest year on record, on their record. Of the 17 hottest years proposition according to The New and it was the third year in a row on record, 16 have come since 2000, York Times. The mayor of Shaktoolik, ‘Baby Boxes’ Reducing Newborn Mortality Rates

By Mariuxi Mansfield Since then, the idea spread to Staff Writer the United Kingdom (even the Duchess of Cambridge used a Baby Box for their New Jersey has become the first child) and now, the trend is taking first state in the nation to roll out aoff free in the U.S. “Baby Box” program to reduce rates of Why? Because the boxes have infant mortality, which is sometimes been proven to be an effective way to due to unsafe sleep practices. reduce the risk of infant death due to They will provide “free baby sleep-related causes, such as SIDS box starter kits” with a mattress, (sudden infant death syndrome). waterproof cover and sheet, diapers, The New Jersey Child Fatality baby wipes, breast pads and nipple and Near Fatality Review Board found cream for breastfeeding mothers, and that 93 percent of SIDS deaths in the jumpsuit, in addition to other items for state were directly related to sleep the mother and child. environments and partnered with the This tradition started back Baby Box Co., a California company, to in Finland in 1938 and for 75 years, provide 105,000 Baby Boxes this year Finland’s expectant mothers have been to parents with newborns. given a Baby Box by the state. This program also received a At that time, Finland was a grant for the project from the Centers poor country and infant mortality was for Disease Control and Prevention. high - 65 out of 1,000 babies died. At “The ‘Baby Box program’ first, only low-income families would will help families make safe and Finland has been using baby boxes for more than 75 years. receive Baby Boxes, but by 1949, all healthy decisions for their children by Photo Credit: Google Images newborns were entitled to receive a educating them about simple changes Baby Box. that will decrease the risk of death due to an unsafe sleep environment or “Babies should always sleep on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,” said their back with no other items in the Dr. Kathryn McCans, an emergency box,” Bhargava said. department physician at Cooper The catch: Parents have to University Health Care in Camden. pass an online education program on The American Academic of infant health and safety before they Pediatrics recommends that the best register for a box. After that, they have place for a baby to sleep until 6 months free access to the website, where they of age is in the same room as the can find tips and advice for raising parents (but not the same bed). newborns. “With this box, it is easier for But this isn’t just an extra; it’s parents to make that happen. Plus, it a necessary part of keeping your infant can also be used for naps and playtime,” healthy, Bhargava said. “What I really Bhargava said. like about this specific box is that it The American Academic of creates an easy way for parents to learn Pediatrics have launched a similar about how to take care of their babies. program in San Francisco. Parenting can be challenging, and any “A Baby Box can help new education can help prevent injuries parents have a simple solution of where and illness and keep baby healthy.” Baby Boxes are being given out at New Jersey hospitals to help new mothers. the baby should sleep,” says Hansa Photo Credit: Google Images Bhargava, MD, WebMD medical editor and expert pediatrician. Page 6 The Equinox February 16, 2017 Opinion Metro Campus in Need of Music Program needs best met by the programs at the have a working budget,” Kleinwaks on a production of Charles’ Dickens By Dustin Niles Metropolitan campus. Those students said. “I think it really hinders the “A Christmas Carol” with a cast that Layout & Design Editor are stuck with the choice of either education and experience of students, numbered more than 20. leaving their musical interests in high so I’m happy that I’m able to give to FDU can match the passion In the University of Dayton school or making the hour-long trek to a part of student life that can often be for and commitment to the arts that its Arena last spring, two NCAA playoffthe Madison Campus. overlooked.” student body shows without spending basketball teams clashed on the The students at the Florham FGCU notes that music majors much money. For example, FGCU court: Fairleigh Dickinson University campus are happy to have a music aren’t even a big part of the band. meets their students’ demand for a full and Florida Gulf Coast University program. “Around 80 percent of the extracurricular and academic music (“FGCU”). As the teams battled on program with just 15 staff members. the court, there was also a battle A study at Northwestern happening off the court. Behind the University showed that older adults basket, the FGCU pep band raised who took music lessons as children their instruments, took a breath and could process speech faster than those blew the hats off the photographers who didn’t, even if they hadn’t played crouched in front of them. Throughout in a long time. the game, they made their presence Harvard President Drew Faust known by drowning the arena in music also touted the benefits of a music every time their team dropped a three- education in college. pointer or stole the ball. “The ability to innovate—a skill But although the FDU fans that nine of out ten employers agree cheered when the Knights did the is the most important for new hires— same, the cheers sounded small and requires thinking beyond immediate empty, because there was no band to needs and making creative leaps,” carry them. Faust wrote in Harvard Magazine. FDU has a championship “Where better to model this approach basketball team. Many colleges have bands, music programs and pep bands. FDU does not. than in the arts and humanities?” But FDU doesn’t have a band. Photo Credit: Google Images From Harvard to Madison, the Fairleigh Dickinson University arguments for the arts are everywhere. emphasizes arts and humanities “I think we have a lot of [music program] members are non- Metro students have written stories programs on its Madison campus. really talented people on our campus, music majors, and these students and letters to the editor in The Equinox In fact, that campus hosts all FDU’s said Rachel Kleinwaks, a junior are a very important part of the about a lack of a feeling of community music offerings, including a musicCommunications major. “It’s great organizations,” the university’s website on campus and a need to give minor and a bachelor of arts degree for them to have a place where they states. commuters reasons to stay on campus, in Theater Arts, and a Musical can build a sense of professional and On the FDU Metro campus, and a music program can help both of Theater concentration. Any student personal community and share their there are other artistic organizations those issues. who wants any kind of education in talents with the rest of the school. like the University Players that are Florham students endorse performing arts would choose the “As someone who was really evidence that there is an interest their music program, and FGCU Madison campus. This arrangement involved in arts programs in high in the arts, even on a campus that is enjoying the benefits that its doesn’t account for students who want school, I know what it can be like for offers few choices in artistic majors.music program offers. It’s time the to play music, but find their academic programs that lose funding and don’t The University Players recently put Metropolitan campus got its own Trump & Hitler - Eerily Similar

nationalism and often racism,” directly against what America was A tactic of the Nazis was By Elizabeth White according to Dictionary.com. founded upon. It is inscribed into scapegoating, which was used to “blame News Editor Trump has also criticized the Statue of Liberty that welcomes minority groups for policy failures the “dishonest” media, calling them immigrants into America: “Give me and the weak economy” according to President Donald Trump’s rise “disgusting” and “scum”. your tired, your poor, Your huddled Sebastian Schutte of The Washington to power has many similarities to the At a Texas rally in Feb. 2016, masses yearning to breathe free,” Post. “Hitler used the threat of rise of Adolf Hitler. Trump said, “I’m going to open up our according to the National Park terrorism and foreign aggression to Jewish leaders are warning libel laws so when [journalists] write Services. justify sweeping autocratic policies.” Americans, saying that they recognize purposely negative and horrible and But perhaps the most alarming Trump instigated this “all too well the horrors of individuals false articles, we can sue them and similarities come into play when paranoia by stating that immigrants using hate as a political platform and win lots of money,” according to Mike looking at the strategies of Trump and are the reason that the American way is deploying language, implicit and Segar at Reuters. explicit, that tears society apart,” On Trump’s first full day in according to Kira Goldenberg at The office, he sent out Press Secretary Guardian. Sean Spicer to reprimand reporters Hitler occasionally used the and claim that they had “deliberately phrase, “make Germany great again” misstated the size of the crowd at Mr. promising to bring Germany back to Trump’s inauguration on Friday in greatness. Trump’s slogan is similar, an attempt to sow divisions at a time promising to “Make America Great when Mr. Trump was trying to unify Again”. Both have the same message the country, warning that the new and both leaders glorified the pasts ofadministration would hold them to their respective countries. account,” according to Julie Hirschfeld Dr. Joseph Goebbels led The Davis and Matthew Rosenberg of The Nazi Propaganda Ministry which New York Times. controlled all forms of communication These examples are not the in Germany, according to the United first or last times he has tried to States Holocaust Memorial Museum. suppress and discredit the American “Viewpoints in any way media and raise a cause for concern. President Trump’s actions are strikingly similar to Adolf Hitler’s during World threatening to Nazi beliefs or to the In addition, in both eras there War II. Photo Credit: Google Images regime were censored or eliminated has been violation of human rights. In from all media,” according to the Germany, there were concentration Hitler. threatened, and that the country must United States Holocaust Memorial camps where Jewish people were Both used emotional strategies be brought back to its prior greatness. Museum. tortured, gassed and killed. In the in order to evoke feelings of pride, He has also blamed foreigners for Trump’s rhetoric also points present day, America is similarly fear and anger in their people. In Nazi American’s problems, saying that to fascism, which is defined asignoring “a “one of the greatest human Germany, Hitler’s crisis that he used they are taking away jobs and killing governmental system led by a dictator rights crises of our time” by refusing to create paranoia was “the notion Americans. having complete power, forcibly to allow Syrian refugees to enter the that the German people were facing Only time can tell what suppressing opposition and criticism, country, according to Kira Goldenberg cultural and perhaps racial extinction,” President Trump will do for America. regimenting all industry, commerce, at The Guardian. according to Nicholas O’Shaughnessy etc., and emphasizing an aggressive This refusal to allow goes at Raw Story. February 16, 2017 The Equinox Page 7 Student Lifestyle Thoughts on Super Bowl 51 By Melanie Perez

Ankoma Mitchel Arielle Mach Senior, Electrical Engineering Major Junior, Psychology Major

“This was the first and only Super Bowl that has ever gone “The Patriots are a bunch of cheaters and I hate them. into overtime. The outcome was pretty shocking. I don’t There were at least three penalites in the game that think people can understand how disgusted I am with the were either not called on the Patriots or were called on Falcons. How do you blow a 25-point lead? You don’t do the Falcons and should not have been called. I’m really that.” unhappy.”

India Stevenson Justin Rimpi Senior, Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology Major Freshman, Sports Administration Major

“Personally, I hate the Patriots; but I did see that win “With a 25-point lead, you would be expected to win the coming. The Falcons were getting a little too cocky. It’s game. They were unable to keep the lead - they made like they’re winning, and they get a little too secure, and some wrong play calls and the players wore down at the then stop trying.” end of the game - and that ultimately let Tom Brady in the fourth quarter to go down and win the game.” Page 8 The Equinox February 16, 2017 Student Lifestyle Prof Pushes Political CORE Course By Daniel Clarke ‘centrists’ and therefore ‘bipartisan’ Opinion Editor creates the poisonous form of moral equivalence which is partly responsible (TEANECK) - The November for Nov 8.” election results triggered responses Though his email was sent out from President Capuano and, later, on Dec. 1, Dr. Kessler hasn’t gotten Provost Vodde, soliciting the campus much of a response from the faculty, community to come together and except one from Vancouver who said tackle the challenges of mending our this restored their faith in Americans. divided community. When discussing why indeed Two weeks later, FDU it happened here, Dr. Kessler spoke economics and finance Professor Dr. primarily of the perception of the Adam Kessler asked the FDU faculty, populous as a result of ‘alternative facts’ “How could it happen here?” and put forth throughout the campaign and proposed an initiative to answer that the media’s insistence of weighing both very question. candidates’ words evenly. “Over the past months, our “If you hit people over the head nation has gone through an emotional with a handful of very simple ideas - election campaign that has revealed that has a big effect on them and an significant divisions in our society,” immediate effect on them,” Dr. Kessler Capuano said. “In times like these, said. “That, of course, was the big both the nation and our University Illustration by Dustin Niles idea of Goebbels, Hitler’s propaganda must rely on our cherished values that minister. I’m not myself an expert on consequences for all of us, including faculties to closely examine this have stood the test of time and will these things, and that’s why I think our students and even the rest of the outcome, the events which preceded it prevail once again.” there should be a multidisciplinary world. I am addressing you to urge you and the circumstances in which such Dr. Kessler offered the idea as approach.” to do what we can as a community to an outcome can occur,” Dr. Kessler a response to Capuano’s call for action, Kessler was supportive of a try to mitigate the likely shocks that said. “I believe it would be a serious urging the faculty “to take initiatives in broader scoped objective, but remained await us and, especially, to immunize error if, instead, we simply accept the this matter wherever possible and in adamant that the present day Trump our students against possible infection outcome, consider it ‘normal,’ go about whatever manner they think best.” phenomena should be critiqued. by the present public mood.” our business and fail to deal with the “To state my own view of these Admitting that it may fit well in an Dr. Kessler proposed an many unanswered questions which events, I believe the president-elect has existing CORE course, he noted that interdisciplinary course that would have been raised by the events of the managed to reach some dark corners only with support from many different last several months.” of the American psyche,” Dr. Kessler analyze the different discipline-specific departments could a meaningful issues that resulted in the outcome of Kessler said “the biggest said. “For the first time in almost three course be devised. this election. The course would stay error would be an attempt at quarters of a century, open racism, Confident that commitment by current and continue to scrutinize the ‘evenhandedness,’ what some people misogyny, tribalism and xenophobia the university in such an institutional actions of the government over the call ‘both-sidism,’ (i.e., ‘both sides have returned to the public sphere. initiative would demonstrate its values, next four years. do it’). The belief by some that “These events could Dr. Kessler said, “I have no strong view “I see it as a moral and ‘partisanship’ is failing and that constitute an important turning point of the structure of this, but something intellectual obligation of university reasonable, decent people must be in American history with serious should be done.”

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Recipe by David Tanis from carefully: If you add too much, the 7. Serve gnocchi in warmed cooking.nytimes.com gnocchi will be stodgy. individual shallow soup bowls or a deep, wide platter. Sprinkle with INGREDIENTS 3. Dust dough lightly with chopped pistachios and dust with Campus • 1 pound fresh ricotta, about 2 semolina, then cut it into 4 equal parts. Parmesan. Pass more grated Parmesan cups, drained well Dust work surface with semolina. With separately. • Salt and pepper your hands flat, gently roll each piece Calendar • 3 or 4 tablespoons grated into a rope about 3/4-inch in diameter Parmesan, plus more for serving and 12 inches long. Keep sprinkling February 17 • 2 eggs, beaten semolina on dough to keep it from Acts of Kindness Day, Noon-2 p.m. • ¼ to ½ cup all-purpose flour, sticking to the counter or your hands. SUB Lobby as needed February 20 • Fine semolina flour or rice 4. Using scissors or a sharp, flour, for dusting thin-bladed knife, cut each log into 12 Mardi Tau, 8 p.m., Kron Lounge • 3 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves pieces. Dust bottom of a baking sheet February 21 and tender stems with semolina. Transfer gnocchi with a Love is Color Blind, 9 p.m., • 1 small garlic clove, minced spatula to baking sheet, leaving space Rutherford Room • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil between them so they are not touching. February 22 • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour (or • ¼ cup toasted pistachios, leave in a cool room). Circle of Sisterhood, 12 p.m., SUB roughly chopped for garnish Lobby 5. To make the parsley pesto, Black Girl Magic Festival, 8 p.m., PREPARATION put parsley, garlic, olive oil and butter SUB Lobby 1. Put ricotta in a large mixing in the work bowl of a food processor. Sexucation, 9 p.m., Rutherford Room bowl and season generously with salt Pulse briefly, then blend to a rough and pepper. Wisk in Parmesan and purée. Taste and season with salt February 23 taste. The mixture should be well and pepper. You should have about Midday Movies, “The Great Gatsby,” seasoned. Add eggs and mix well, then 1 cup pesto, more than you need for 12-2 p.m., Library Auditorium. sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour and stir with this recipe. Leftover pesto can be February 26 a wooden spoon to incorporate. You refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen 3rd Annual Student Alumni should have a soft, rather sticky dough. for up to a month. Dump dough onto a clean work surface. Basketball Game, 2 p.m., Rothman Add a little more flour if necessary and 6. Place a large pot of well- Center pat very lightly to form a soft mass. salted water over high heat and bring Ricotta Gnocchi with parsley Pesto. February 27 to a boil. Add gnocchi, working in Newly Roommates, 9 p.m., 2. Test the dough: Bring a batches, if necessary. When they bob to Photo Provided Rutherford Room saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. the surface, let them cook for about 2 Take 1 tablespoon of dough and drop minutes and lift them from the pot with February 28 into water. Dough should sink to the a slotted spoon or spider, transferring Harlem Renaissance, 8 p.m., Knight bottom, then rise to the surface. Let gnocchi to a large, wide skillet. Add 4 to Club simmer 1 minute, then remove and 6 tablespoons pesto and 1/2 cup pasta Safe Sex in the Dark, 9 p.m., taste. If the dumpling keeps its shape, cooking water to skillet and swirl pan Multipurpose Room continue to Step 3. If it falls apart, add to coat gnocchi. a little more flour to the dough, but

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4. Czech Republic Where: Eastern Europe Why: The Czech Republic is cheaper than the rest of Europe, contains original architecture, historical monuments and a plethora of culture 9. Spain and art. Where: Western Europe Must see and do: Walk the Charles Why: Spain offers visitors a vivid bridge, see the Prague astronomical culture and nightlife attractions and is clock, explore the Prague castle. cheaper than its European counterparts because of its poor economy. Must see and do: Explore the nightlife in Ibiza, eat tapas in Barcelona and explore the gothic quarter, wander the Royal Palace of Madrid.

7. Croatia Where: Central/Southeast Europe Why: Croatia contains beautiful 2. Thailand coastlines, medieval towns, delicious Where: Southeast Asia food and hundreds of islands to Why: Accommodation is affordable, explore. It has smaller tourist crowds and is cheaper compared to other there’s an abundance of delicious and places in Europe. cheap street food, and there’s free wi-fi Must see and do: Explore waterfalls throughout the country. in Plitvice Lakes National Park, learn Must see and do: Visit the Grand about Croatian history in Diocletian’s Palace, snorkel on the Phi Phi islands, Palace, walk the medieval town of eat delicious street food at Chiang Korcula. Mai’s Sunday Night Walking Street. 5. Colombia Where: South America Why: Colombia features both the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, the hikable and beautiful Andes mountains, 10. Scotland a vivid culture, and a fantastic coffee Where: Northern United Kingdom scene. Why: Scotland has beautiful scenery, Must see and do: Explore the Gold intricate and unique architecture, Museum in Bogota, hike through friendly people, and a fascinating the rainforests in Tayrona National history. Natural Park, snorkel the coral reefs of Must see and do: Look for the the Rosario Islands. Loch Ness monster, climb Arthur’s seat, wander the historical streets of Edinburgh.

3. Greece 8. Peru Where: Southern Europe Where: South America Why: Greece is cheaper compared Why: Peru offers visitors unique to the rest of Europe because of sites, including the Amazon rainforest, their failing economy, the people are exquisite beaches, and Huacachina, an friendly, and there are many beautiful oasis in the southwest. historical sites to visit. Must see and do: Explore Colca Must see and do: Climb the Acropolis Canyons, climb Machu Picchu, kayak of Athens and Parthenon, hike Samaria on Taquile Island. Gorge, sunbathe at Elafonissi Beach. Photo Credit: Google Images February 16, 2017 The Equinox Page 11 Student Lifestyle Veteran Revives Club After Two Years

By Armand Butera of new ideas, Myles and his team are that veterans may be facing at any continually working for the benefit Entertainment Editor helping veteran students further their university, and where veterans can get of other veterans and students. With education. When students enter his help.” Myles at the helm, the Veteran’s Club After sitting down with FDU office to talk about a test they had Additional topics include is more energized than ever and is student John Myles for a few minutes, trouble on or class notes they want university benefits and continuingways to to help the students of FDU, it’s understood that he is the perfect to discuss, they’re met with other help veterans who’ve experienced something he takes pride in doing. The match for heading the Veteran’s Club. veteran students helping them findcombat action. Director Garcia is ribbon cutting ceremony for the club After a few years of dormancy, the another study method to help them currently working towards having organization has gained new life with for next time. It is because of this that more interactions between the two the new president, who just seems to Myles sees great potential in what the campuses. While the organization radiate compassion. Myles, a veteran Veteran’s Club has to offer. wasn’t in operation when Myles came himself, brings his caring personality “We just help each other out, to FDU, he appreciated the “genuine to his profession and his desire to help because being around positive people friendliness” and warmth from the the FDU community as a whole. breeds positive energy, it’s contagious,” school towards him. “As a veteran, you have that Myles said. In addition to that, FDU feeling naturally. You want to help The new location is a much participates in the Yellow Ribbon, a other veterans, so even if I wasn’t the welcomed upgrade to the old meeting program geared towards the education president of the SVA and was just spot, which had more in common with of veterans. a normal veteran student at FDU, I a closet than a room. The Veteran’s “FDU was one hundred percent would help any vet. I would just like Lounge is not only a place people Yellow Ribbon which means that every to help any student. I think it makes can study in, but relax in as well. veteran who came to this school, if it easier just to help someone,” said Myles enjoys the atmosphere where they meet certain criteria qualifies forJohn Mayles, president of the Myles. he will see veterans come in to wind it, which is awesome. Some schools Veteran’s Club It’s likely to see Myles or down in between their busy schedule. don’t do that, and they only accept ten Photo Provided other members of the organization Collaborating with John Dunn and percent or maybe fifty veterans,” Myles will be held on Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m. helping other students, whether they Martha Papson Garcia, two directors of said. in Dickinson Hall with everyone from need help finding a class or want moreVeteran Services from the Teaneck and In addition to running the the president of the university to army information about the club. He and his Florham campuses respectively, Myles organization, Myles is involved in reserves attending to support what group are always talking about new is hoping to interact with the Florham a program called the Bachelors of Myles and his team have built. ways to bring together the community campus more and get them involved as Arts of Individualized Studies, with “The most rewarding thing is on campus and helping veterans on and well. his focus on Business Management. helping people, that’s what I like to do. off campus. Although the foundation is “This past summer, we had a He juggles both responsibilities by It doesn’t matter who you are, I just still being laid out, Myles hopes that retreat for the weekend at the Florham working through the Department of want to help you,” Myles said. later members could piggyback off ofcampus. We worked with Psychological Veteran’s Affairs, and at the Veterans “I think by being the president ideas that they are being tossed around Services and we talked about everything Center. When he’s not taking classes I get a lot of exposure to faculty, staff today. veteran related,” Myles said. he’s participating in club activities like and students, and I genuinely enjoy The organization meets “We had a discussion on social running applications and talking with helping people. Helping vets is number on the first floor ofmedia Dickinson and how that couldHall help with other advisors. one, but helping, period, is very regularly, and when they aren’t talking job searches, we talked about issues Myles definitely keeps busy, satisfying.” Periodically Speaking - News from Giovatto Library

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teams gets possession of the ball first. By Dustin Niles If that team either turns the ball over, Layout & Design Editor punts, or kicks a field goal, the ball goes back to the other team, and they The 2016 sports season should get a possession and a chance to score. be called “The Year of the Comeback.” If that team turns the ball over, punts, To start, Denny Hamlin beat or kicks a field goal to tie, then the ball Martin Truex Jr. by one millisecond goes back to the first team. After that, for the closest Daytona 500 finish in the next point wins the game. However, history. Then Kris Jenkins hit a basket if either team scores a touchdown at the buzzer to give Villanova an NCAA before that, that team wins the game. Championship over North Carolina. The Patriots took the ball and Leicester City won the English Premier drove 75 yards in eight plays to score League against 5000-1 odds, and a touchdown off of a two yard run by following that the Cleveland Cavaliers James White and sealed the greatest came back from a 3-1 series deficit to comeback in Super Bowl history. win the NBA Finals. The Chicago Cubs Tom Brady, age 39, has now came back from a 3-1 series deficit to won five Super Bowls, the most of any end the most famous championship quarterback in NFL history. He finished drought in sports, and Clemson beat with 466 yards, two touchdown passes Alabama for the championship with a Tom Brady celebrating his team’s historic Super Bowl win. and an interception. James White was touchdown at the last second. Photo Credit: Google Images the most successful running back of the To cap it all off, the New evening, picking up just 29 yards on the England Patriots made the biggest set up Stephen Gostkowski’s 33 yard space before coming down in a pile ground, but scoring two touchdowns comeback in Super Bowl history and field goal. Three plays later, theyof had arms and legs. Through the legs of and adding another one through the won the first Super Bowl in overtime onthe ball again. Alford, away from the hands of Neal air. White was also the most prolific Feb. 5 in Houston, TX. The final score For this drive the team only and nearby defender Ricardo Allen, receiver, hauling in 14 receptions for was 34-28. If you were wondering what needed five plays to drive 25 yards forthe a ball found its way into the arms of 110 yards. we were paying for with all that 2016 Danny Amendola touchdown catch and Edelman. Matt Ryan passed for 284 misfortune, that was it. a James White two point conversion. The call was challenged, but yards and two touchdowns. He was The game started off slowly. Suddenly, the team that was down there was no real question: it was a precise, controlled, and earned himself By the end of the first quarter, there 28-3 halfway through the 3rd quarter, catch. Simply historic, it will go down a nearly-perfect quarterback rating of was no score. But with 8:36 left in only needed a touchdown and a two with the likes of David Tyree’s famous 144.1. Devonta Freeman was relatively the 3rd quarter, Matt Ryan hit Tevin point conversion to tie the game and helmet catch. Four plays later, White contained by the New England Coleman for a six-yard touchdown. they had six minutes to work with. The ran the ball in for the final touchdown,defense, and he put up 75 yards and The extra point was good, and it was possibility of a Super Bowl win for the and Amendola topped it off with a a touchdown. Julio Jones made four the last time the Falcons would touch Patriots was suddenly real. two point conversion. Game tied, one receptions for 87 yards, including an the scoreboard. From then on, it was But before the Patriot’s win minute to go. acrobatic catch that would have been all Patriots, all the time. became a reality, Julian Edelman made After a fruitless possession the highlight of the game were it not The Patriots scored their first a catch that could only be described by the Falcons, the Patriots won the for Julian Edelman. touchdown on a pass from Tom Brady as unreal. With 2:28 left on the clock, coin toss and the game headed into The game broke a streak of to James White for five yards with 2:12 Brady heaved the ball to the middle overtime. The way overtime works in relatively uncontested Super Bowls, left in the 3rd quarter. At the top of the of the field where Edelman was beingthe NFL is complicated after recent and finished off the thrilling 2016 4th quarter, following an incomplete defended by Robert Alford and Keanu changes to the overtime rules and sports season fittingly. Next season pass and a sack, the Falcons punted. Neal of the Atlanta Falcons. Alford got procedures. starts with the NFL Draft beginning on The Patriots took the ball and a hand on the ball and tipped it up into At the beginning of overtime, April 27th, leading towards Super Bowl drove 72 yards in 12 plays including a the air. The ball floated through open there is a coin toss to determine which 52 in Minneapolis, MN. 25 yard pass to Martellus Bennett to Grammy Winners Record of the Year Urban Contemporary Album “Hello” — Adele “Lemonade” — Beyoncé

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against Sacred Heart on Feb. 16. (continued from page 1) shot 42.9 percent (12-28) with a 28-26 Meanwhile, without their star player in advantage in the paint. The Pioneers for the remainder of the game, another by Madelynn Comly in the paint with were paced by Katherine Haines who Knight stepped up and led the team in 9:24 left remaining. had 22 points, and went 4-0f-5 on the scoring. Potts Jr. led his team in field The Pioneers held the foul line. Adaysha Williams scored goals with 21 points setting his season persistent FDU team at bay for as 13 points and went 1-of-2 from the high. Potts Jr. went 4-for-8 from the long as they could, but the Knights 3-point line. Hannah Kimmel scored three-point line and also had a strong penetrated right through their defense. five points while Shelby Hickey led the defensive performance leading his Trailing their opponent now by only Pioneers in assists with two. team in steals with four on the evening. three points 43-40, the Knights For FDU, Comly finished “Mike Schroback came off the dominated the remainder of the with seven rebounds and three-three contest with their three point shooting. pointers along with another career Earl Potts Jr. took a jumper against bench and gave us a lift offensively; Central Connecticut on Feb. 6 he made two big threes and Stephan The three point war began high of 22 points on the night leading Jiggetts was terrific today with with 10 6:38 left in the contest. Madelynn the Knights in every major category Photo Credit: Larry Levanti points and nine assists, so I think we’re Comly put down a three good from Rainey Cox and Lauren Francillon each obviously a good team because when downtown making it a two point game had 5 rebounds with Cox scoring 14 (continued from page 1) Earl went out, we had to step up,” said for the Knights. Then with 4:56 left points and three assists, another career Herenda. successful at the free-throw line scoring Darnell Edge and Malik Miller 18 points in the paint, compared to trailed Potts Jr. in scoring amassing 13 Central Connecticut’s 16. points each. Edge finished with seven FDU’s largest lead occurred assists and one steal. Stephan Jiggetts in the second half when they were who scored 10 points, led the Knights up by 13 points. The largest lead that in assists with nine, narrowly escaping they allowed their opponent was seven a double-double. points in the first half. As a team, FDU out-shot The Knights were able to CCSU 52.7 percent (29-55) compared win the game despite losing Darian to their opponent’s 43.9 percent (25- Anderson early on in the first half due57). to The Knights were also able to stay injury. Anderson was named the NEC in control in the second half with their Madelynn Comly, one of the stars of the fourth quarter, prepared to take a shot player of the week twice this season and largest lead by 24 points 77-53 after a against Sacred Heart. is the Knights most consistent scoring dunk by Potts Jr. in the paint. Photo Credit: Larry Levanti leader. Herenda had the following to Mustafa Jones of the Blue say about Anderson’s injury: Devils lead his team in scoring, coming Amina Markovic knocked down a high against Sacred Heart. Peniel “He hurt his back, his lower up with 15 points and two assists 3 of her own giving FDU their M’Bikata first and Amina Markovic each back but after the game I asked him to against FDU. Jones also made two lead since the first quarter. hadWith six points the on the night. Courtney touch his toes and he touched his toes. steals in the strong defensive effort.Knights now up 55-53, the Pioneers Blakenship went a perfect 1-for-1 (100 I can’t even touch my toes so that was a Tidell Pierre also paced CCSU with an were left unable to recover in the last percent) from the free throw line and good sign, so he’ll probably be day-to- 11 point game and went 5-for-11 from minute comeback. had two steals. day, but Darian’s a warrior. It’s ironic the field. The clock wound down as The Lady Knights look for that he hurt his back because he’s put The Knights, who earned a FDU maintained their lead ending redemption as they prepare for Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday Feb. 18. The the team on his back for the first 24 spot in the NEC Tournament for a the contest with the final score. Comly games this season.” second straight season, prepare for made a layup good in the paint to tip-off is set for 2 p.m. and FDU will Anderson is expected to play Mount St. Mary’s on Sat. Feb. 18. The conclude the game 58-56. have home court advantage in the contest is set at 4 p.m. at Stratis Arena. For the game, Sacred Heart Stratis Arena. February 16, 2017 The Equinox Page 15 Sports Student Sets FDU Record at BU Invitational

By Julian Bell so that hopefully I can compete at the cross country athlete at FDU before last year?’, and I really didn’t know the Sports Writer national level before the end of my moving over to track and field. answer. After running a whole season college career,” Thompson said. of cross country, suddenly demanding Women’s Track and Field something so different from your body athlete Mae Thompson set another definitely isn’t easy,” Thompson said. school record in the 800m at the The transition went much Boston University Invitational on Jan. better than expected as she managed 27. Thompson, who finished with a not only to set a new school record as time of 2:11.05, attributes her success a track and field athlete, but also beat to determination. her previous time. “It was great to break my “My main goals this season are record from last year. I hadn’t had to defend my NEC title in the 800m the smoothest start to the season, so I and finish on the podium at the ECAC knew I had to do something special at Championships in March,” Thompson Boston - I attacked the race hard from said. the start and was determined to stay Thompson looks ahead to at the front of the pack for as long as I other competitions such as the NEC could,” Thompson said. Championships and ultimately the Thompson, who specializes in NCAA Championships in March. sprints and hurdles, is now a junior According to her, these are major competing in her third season on the opportunities to work on aspects of her FDU track and field team. athleticism. Last season, she was a standout “FastTrack is our final academically as well as athletically. opportunity to sharpen up before the She was named in the NEC Winter NEC conference championships, and Academic Honor Roll as well as the there’s still a few parts of my race I’d Commissioner’s Roll, which is only like to improve on. I’m looking forward granted to students with a 3.75 GPA Mae Thomson to some fast competition, and hopefully or higher. Thompson, who currently Photo Credit: Larry Levanti I’ll be able to come away with a PR,” holds the best time for the 800m in Thompson said. the NEC, remained humble despite her Thompson, who is from the “The transition from cross Thompson said she aims to be recent success. United Kingdom, currently holds the country to indoor track was a big a top finisher in the next few events “I don’t really like to compare Hinchley Wood School record for obstacle for me. At the beginning of coming up, providing her with an all- myself to other people in the the 400m hurdles. In 2014, she was the season, after every race or hard around package of athletic ability and conference. Right now I’m just focused ranked ninth in the United Kingdom workout I’d catch myself thinking academic achievement. on bringing my times down even more, for this event. Thompson was also a ‘Have I still got it, am I still as fast as

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The baseball team held its 7th annual Jon Bittman First Pitch Dinner on Saturday at the Park Ridge Marriott. The event honored alumni, introduced recruits and the 2017 team. Corey Zeller (left), with Coach Puccio, will throw out the season’s first pitch. Bittman (right) addresses the crowd. Photo Credits: Dustin Niles SCORE BOX Women’s Basketball NEC Conference Men’s Basketball NEC Conference 2/11 LIU Brooklyn - Away W 67-54 2/11 LIU Brooklyn - Away L 69-75 2/6 Sacred Heart - Home W 58-56 2/9 Central Connecticut - Home W 79-62 2/4 Wagner - Home L 66-74 2/4 Wagner - Home L 59-68 1/30 Bryant - Away L 48-50 2/2 Sacred Heart - Home L 70-74

Women’s Tennis Men’s Tennis 2/10 Temple - Away L 0-7 2/10 Temple - Away L 2-5 2/5 UMass - Away L 1-6 2/5 NJIT - Away L 1-6 2/3 Hofstra - Away W 5-2 2/3 Hofstra - Away W 4-3