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May 9, 2016 The Voice of the Students Volume 71, Issue 11 Holi Festival Provides Splashes of Color and a Popular Event

(Top) Navindra Tajeshwar and (Below) Professor Rakesh Gupta partake in the Holi festival by participating in the coloring and eating some cultural foods. Photo provided by Tony Halsteindal

BY TONY HALSTEINDAL On May 4 Adelphi’s Of- fice of International Student Services, in fire ceremony in the evening and also mu- after 30 minutes, it was very well received by association with AU Bhangra, AU Sapna sic, dance and colors. In India the colors the Adelphi community and I think we can do Bollywood Fusion Dance Team, the In- are celebrated by people splashing them- it bigger,” said junior, Navindra Tajeshwar, terfaith Center Muslim Students Associa- selves and others with colored dry pow- who is also of Indian decent. “It also shows tion, Newman Club and Sikhs United held der. that we are all open to different cultural ideas a Holi Festival on the Levermore Lawn. “I have not had the chance to cel- since they were just amazed by this new ex- The Holi Festival, also known as the festi- ebrate Holi publicly in the 50 years since perience as opposed to experiencing culture val of colors, is an ancient Hindu festival I left India,” Prof. Gupta said. “So I have shock.” that celebrates the arrival of spring, and it been looking forward to this a lot.” In previous years Holi has been cel- has grown to be popular with many non- After Prof. Gupta’s opening remarks the ebrated on a much smaller scale by individual Hindus in many parts of South Asia as attendees had the pleasure of viewing an clubs such as the International Student Society well as with people of other communities Indian styled dance performance, which and the South Asian Student Association. This outside of Asia. Egyptians had a harvest festival, the Incas was quickly followed by the ancient tradi- year the wish to make a bigger Holi festival The festival itself started with a and the Aztec both had similar traditions, tion of splashing one and another with col- was brought to the attention of Wendy Badala, few opening remarks from Prof. Rakesh and even in Swaziland there is a tradition ored powder in which both many students the Director of International Student Services, Gupta, which informed the attendees of known as Umhlanga. They all revolve and professors cheerfully participated. All who then reached out to the International Men- the origins of this festival that dates back around spring and there are also common through the festival, the attendees had the tors and several other clubs and offices. In the over a thousand years and occurs every themes that can be found in all of them; opportunity to have a taste of traditional end the festival ended up as a big collaboration spring. However, the notion of celebrat- they all usually take place around the Indian food, such as kebabs. between these organizations. ing the arrival of spring is a tradition that equinox. It tends to happen during a full “Now that we are post-event, I “And it went really well, so hopefully can be found all around the world. The moon, they tend to be celebrated with a see that, since we ran out of powder only we will keep on doing it,” Badala said. 2 • May 9, 2016 NEWS The Delphian A Word from the Editor It’s crazy to believe the semester is nearing its conclusion and summer will soon be upon us. It’s been an amazing year and serving as editor-in-chief has been an incred- ibly rewarding experience, and I’m excited to say I will be back next year for a second term at the helm. Although there are some wonderful people on our staff that could fill in Editor-in-Chief Volume 71 the position, they will have one more year to hone their skills even further. It’s also my Bryan Grilli Issue 11 hope that you won’t mind putting up with me for an additional year! News Editor Earle Hall Media Center Although it’s that time of year when we’re all just running on pure adrenaline Jess Cooper One South Avenue and burning our last reserves to get through it all, The Delphian staff wanted to deliver Garden City, NY 11530 one final issue to inform and entertain during the last couple of weeks.The campus has Editorials Editor certainly kept busy in the recent weeks and we wanted to make sure to keep up. Jonathan Sclar HOW TO REACH US Main Office: 516-877-6935 In the last issue, I was thrilled to announce the Press Club of Long Island named Features Editor E-mail: [email protected] The Delphian as the Best Collegiate Newspaper. I’d also like to report the Press Club also Alexandra Wurglics announced the individual award finalists, and majority of our editorial staff was listed, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR including: Alexandra Wurglics, Danielle McDougall, Fallon McCarthy and myself. These Entertainment Editor Letters to the editor must be less than honors only prove the hard work put into this newspaper over the past year. Gabrielle Deonath & 400 words and include the author’s Danielle McDougall name, as well as affiliation to the I feel conflicting emotions transitioning to the next portion of this note because although I’m excited to see what two of my editors will accomplish after graduation, they college. Letters may be edited for the will be sorely missed. Our features editor, Alexandra Wurglics, has served on the edito- Sports Editor purposes of space and clarity. rial staff of The Delphian for longer than even I have. As a freshman and new staff writer Fallon McCarthy Letters should be sent to to paper, I often found myself sending my features to Alex for review. In the subsequent [email protected] years, I worked closely with her and she has always proven to be invaluable, and I’m dis- Production Artists appointed to see her go, but I’m sure she’ll be met with nothing but success in her career. Meghan Cody, Miguel Guerra ORIGINAL ART We will also be losing Jonathan Sclar, our editorials editor, who stepped right into the mix Original drawings, photographs, this year and delivered quality editorials and proved to be extremely reliable. He got the Treasurer and political cartoons can be sent to job done time in and time out and I’ll miss him as well. Michael Parchinsky [email protected]. Please attach name and affiliation to the college. As disappointing as it is that Alex and Jon are moving on, I am still very opti- Staff Writers mistic and have every bit of faith their replacements will rise to the occasion and fill the Tony Halsteindal, Pietro Pisciotta and ADVERTISING void thoroughly. First, I’d like to congratulate Brian Jennings on being selected as the Kaitlyn Rasiak For advertising rates, email us at new editorials editor. He’s been a consistent contributor to the paper throughout his time [email protected]. at Adelphi and his interest in on- and off-campus issues will surely maintain the quality of Guest Contributors the section. Brian is actually the only newcomer, but there will be some section shifts. Ga- Sierra Clark, Francesca Giammanco, SOCIAL MEDIA brielle Deonath will be transitioning from co-entertainment editor to news editor. Also, the Leeann Mello and Megan Safina Twitter: @the_Delphian beloved “feature-tainment” section will be revived and under the care of Jessica Cooper Facebook: The Delphian and Danielle McDougall. Finally, rounding out our staff, Fallon McCarthy will return as Delphian Advisor adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com the sports editor for next year. Liza N. Burby Instagram: @the_delphian I’d also like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the seniors graduating in the coming weeks. You’ve truly earned it and best of luck with your future endeavors.

Hang in there, we’re almost there! -Bryan Grilli Editor-in-Chief

Outdoor Class During a Warm April Day Did you want to join our staff, but didn’t get the chance? There’s always next

On a warm spring afternoon in April, many Adelphi classes were held outside, including this stage combat class led by Professor Ray Rodriguez (foreground) from the Performing Arts Department. year! photo provided by Liza Burby The Delphian NEWS May 9, 2016 • 3

Adelphi Unites, Fights: Taking a Stand Against Sexual Violence here on campus.” After the Speak Out, attendees “I tend to think, and this is my BY JESS COOPER were given chant pamphlets and glow- mindset: The more noise you create, the sticks and led out onto the campus for a more people are going to become aware,” march in the name of fighting back and Sookdeo said, “the more they’re going to taking a stand against sexual violence. want to know what’s happening. So after “We have the power/we have listening to everyone’s story, it doesn’t the right/the streets are ours/take back the stop there. We have so much work to do night!” and one of the most important things as “Join together/free our lives/we will not victims, as people who stand with vic- be victimized!” tims, is to tell people that the end is the “Adelphi unite/take back the end.” night!” Our school’s community banded These were some of the compel- together to prove that while sexual vio- ling chants that rang through Adelphi’s lence is an epidemic in colleges across campus that night, at least 100 voices the country, Adelphi refuses to tolerate it, strong. The Speak Out was about honor- and is always eager to stand up and fight. ing, listening and learning; but the march People currently struggling with at the end of the night was purely united a history of sexual harassment or vio- empowerment. In Sookdeo’s opinion, lence are urged to contact the Safe Center getting out there and making some noise LI 24-hour hotline at 516-542-0404, or was the best way to end the night and Adelphi’s Student Counseling Center at Students could see chalk drawing messages around campus. close the event. 516-877-3646 (UC Room 310). photo provided by Jess Cooper Adelphi’s community banded Tatesh Sookdeo, a sophomore together to take a stand against all forms double major in management and eco- of sexual and domestic violence on April nomics, said he has been a member of the 27 in the UC Ballroom. The primary Take Back the Night committee for two mission of Take Back the Night was to years. “One of the things that makes us so raise awareness about the issue of sexual unique at Adelphi is that we have a sense violence and to assert we will not tolerate of family and togetherness,” he said. violence of any kind. The event began “And family tends to look out for each with a Speak Out, where members of the other. That’s what makes us different. We university community took to the podium all are a bunch of educated, very socially during this time to talk about their experi- aware people and we know what’s going ences as survivors of violence. Over 600 on. And I think that’s because of educa- were reported to have attended this event tion due to committees, due to student to rise up against an issue that colleges leaders who are very much involved in often overlook. creating a safe place for all the Panthers Clothesline Project shirts decorated with anti-violence messages. photo provided by Jess Cooper

PCLI Offers Career Advice and Resume Review

More than 75 students attended the April 19 communications career advice and resume review session offered by the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI). The panelists were (from left to right) Bridget Shirvell, Kevin Maher and Bill Bleyer. Adjunct professor, Liza Burby, organized the event with The Delphian and the Communications Department. photos provided by Thomas Campbell 4 • May 9, 2016 NEWS The Delphian Brazilian Program’s Future Is Uncertain, Sleeping Out for a But Students’ Experiences Will Live On Good Cause BY BRYAN GRILLI BY MIKE PARCHINSKY

Kappa Sigma Fraternity photo provided by Jake Lapidus

On Tuesday, April 26, the Kappa Sigma Fraternity here at Adelphi hosted their biggest philanthropy event of the year. Sleep Out for Soldiers is an annual event put on by the fraternity that puts a spotlight on our military veterans and helps us all learn more about their harrowing experi- ence when at war. The event is aimed at (L-R: Bruno Hidalgo Lemergas, Cassio Henkin Pilla, Joao Vitor Almeida De Lima, Mariana Moura da Silva supporting the fraternity’s national philan- Photo provided by Center for International Education thropy organization, the Military Heroes In 2012, the Brazilian govern- ing.” When trying to adjust to living in a the Brazilian students who are benefitting Campaign, the international philanthropy ment unveiled the Brazil Scientific Mobil- new country with a different language and from the program. “Having these students organization of the fraternity. Its main mis- ity Program (BSMP), which sought to send culture, being able to enter into a comfort- on campus is a benefit to the campus as sion is to provide support to wounded vet- many of their top students in the science, able environment was beneficial to him. well,” she explained. “The Latin American erans and their families when they return technology, engineering and math (STEM) “I’m sure when I go back to Bra- international student population at Adelphi home from their various tours of service. fields to global institutions of learning. The zil, I’ll have a lot of great experiences to is one of the smaller ones, so having the “It is important to promote aware- goal then being to bring back all the cul- share with my campus,” he said. Brazilian students here has brought a new ness for the soldiers and the tural, educational and linguistic perspec- “I think the main benefit to study- perspective to classroom dialogue. They conditions they go though when they return tives and skills they absorbed throughout ing at Adelphi is the specialized courses have a different cultural perspective that and assimilate to civilian life,” said Steve the world. we have to offer, which complements can lead to enriching discussions and help Petrario, president of Kappa Sigma. Shannon Harrison, the director of what they’ve already learned,” said Lee create a global campus for our students The event began at 4 pm on Tues- international education at Adelphi helped Stemkoski, associate professor for the De- that might not be able to go abroad them- day with brothers of the fraternity pitching to establish a connection with the BSMP partment of Mathematics and Computer selves.” tents all over Levermore Lawn to make a over the last year. “A country willing to Science and one of Hidalgo’s mentors Hi- Stemkoski said: “Working with sort of tent city. After the tent construction, send its best students around the world dalgo. “Since he is particularly interested the Brazilian students has been a great ex- the brothers, along with others, spent the to study at globally renowned institutions in video game development, which is my perience. They are all very talented, mo- next few hours playing games like volley- so they can bring the knowledge and ex- area of specialty, Bruno has taken courses tivated and excited individuals. Each has ball and football all while listening to mu- perience back with them is very powerful in game programming and related topics brought a fresh perspective to the classes sic and chatting about the great event itself. and demonstrates how dedicated they are each semester, participated in the 2016 here at Adelphi, since they have a different As night came, and guests left, the to improving themselves, especially in the Game Jam and his work was featured in background than our students. It has been a brothers began preparing for bed. As per STEM areas.” a video game exposition that was part of pleasure teach each of them.” tradition, they slept out in the tent city that The students participating in the Adelphi University’s annual research con- Although the program has clearly they had built earlier in the day, to recog- BSMP have to face their share of chal- ference in April. I hope that these experi- demonstrated their government’s invest- nize the struggle that our country’s bravest lenges acclimating themselves to their new ences have helped him grow as a game ment in their country’s future, the BSMP is soldiers must endure when they are on the environment. However, the Institute of In- developer, and we at Adelphi have helped more than likely coming to its conclusion. front lines, defending our freedom. ternational Education’s statistics on behalf to provide a foundation of skills that will “Brazil is facing a delicate mo- “Sleep Out for the Soldiers sym- of the BSMP boasts 90 percent of students serve him well in his chosen career path in ment economically and politically speak- bolizes how much these men and women participating in the program are happy with the future.” ing,” Moura stated. “The main reason to have sacrificed for us,” said JJ Ferrigno, their experience at its conclusion. This cer- Some of the students had to over- why the program was frozen is lack of Kappa Sigma’s vice president. tainly seems to be true for Bruno Hidalgo come some difficulties during their experi- financial resources and strong increase of Although the weather did not ful- Lemergas, a computer science major, who ences here, but in the end, the experience the exchange rates between American dol- ly cooperate and it was a bit rainy at times, was one of the first four Brazilians to par- proved to be worth the challenges for nurs- lars and Brazilian reals. For now, both un- the brothers were all happy with the event ticipate in the program at Adelphi. ing major Mariana Moura. dergraduate and post-graduate parts of the and excited that the event had as much suc- “I’m so glad I decided to par- “Since the beginning of the pro- program are not opening new opportuni- cess as it did. ticipate in this program,” Hidalgo said, cess to apply for this program, I was faced ties.” “Even though the weather wasn’t whose experience concludes at the end of with many challenges. The selection and Despite the program’s prob- in our favor, our brothers stuck it out in the this semester. “I’ve learned a lot about the the tests, but the hardest part was all the able end, the connections, experiences and rain,” Petrario explained. cultural differences between the countries bureaucracy. After arriving on US soil, learning built by the program will carry on In the end, the fraternity was able and having classes in English is helpful the culture shock of course was a huge into the future and bring about improve- to raise over $900 that will go towards sup- because not only am I able to improve my struggle, but as a nursing student the clini- ments as the participating students reach porting wounded veterans and their fami- English, but also learn new things in my cal terminology can be a difficulty factor,” the top of their fields. For the four students lies. Additionally, this event was able to field of study.” Moura explained. “Overall it’s been an studying at Adelphi this past year, they raise awareness for their cause and demon- Hidalgo also mentioned his first amazing experience of a first world educa- also always know they have a place to call strated their dedication to the entire campus impression of Adelphi, referring to how he tion system, along with personal growth home in Garden City, New York. community. first noticed how the campus was- “beau and self knowledge.” tiful and the people so friendly and invit- Harrison also thinks it’s not only The Delphian FEATURES May 9, 2016 • 5 Local Filmmaker Makes Award-Winning Film While Battling Cancer sis came as a surprise. However, the sever- Ross’s end goal was for the Sah- BY FRANCESCA ity of it was possibly even more shocking. rawi people’s forgotten history to be ac- GIAMMANCO In January 2015, Ross was informed that knowledged and make their wisdom and if the bladder was not extracted immedi- plight better known to the world through Like his recovery from cancer, Ter- ately he probably would not live more than the film. rence Ross’s latest film is somewhat mi- seven months. The Sahrawi, a collection of no- raculous. The longtime Adelphi University A month later, Ross underwent madic tribes, were colonized by the Span- film professor recently produced an inter- surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hos- ish and had their land annexed by Morocco nationally acclaimed film while simulta- pital in the Upper East Side, but was forced in 1976. Ever since, the Sahrawi have fled neously battling bladder cancer. Although to take a medical leave from Adelphi mid- to refugee camps and yearn for indepen- both the convalescence period and the way through the spring semester. dence and remembrance from the rest of film-editing process were difficult, Ross Although his time spent in the the world. Their struggles and sense of grew as a person and cinematographer as hospital and the two-month recovery pe- community are highlighted through the a result. riod was brutal, he tried multiple times to stories of the many brave people inter- “The whole experience has made go back and look at the film, but found it viewed within the film. me appreciate life so much more, I feel the too hard to conceptualize everything. In addition to being screened at finiteness of everything and want to enjoy “I’m a real worker, so it was sad film festivals locally and overseas, “When what I have for as long as possible,” said to have to step away a while,” said Ross, the Sun Came for Them” can be viewed Ross, who’s an associate professor in the who next plans to produce a memoir about free on the website http://SharedRoots. Communications Department. his struggle with cancer and how Bud- net, which Ross created. It was launched in Ross’s award-winning new film, dhism allowed him to make peace with it. 2013 to be a social network for ancestors “When the Sun Came for Them,” about Terrence Ross “But eventually it became a good project to and has even been incorporated into some marginalized tribes living in the western photo provided by Francesca Giammanco work on because it was a nice segue to do of Adelphi’s curriculum. part of the Sahara desert, will screen at the “My goal is to make movies with- spaced out work, allowing me to be more Ross is not only an award-win- International Film Festival out any money and without any crew, basi- focused and get back into editing it.” ning filmmaker, but also an award-winning in November. cally to make movies from nothing,” said During his leave of absence, Ross teacher. His well-liked persona has secured There was a time when Ross Ross. “The more money you have to spend organized the film and translated the Arabic him the title professor of the year not once, would have never fathomed such film ac- to make a movie, the less you can tell the dialect. He was surprised to find how diffi- but two times by faculty and students. complishments, considering he had a de- truth.” cult this task was, but after many meetings “He enlightens us a great deal and gree in screenwriting and mainly wrote Ross stayed true to this objective with a translator and a lot of persistence, points out things I would have never seen fiction narratives. He worked as an adjunct as he sent three recent Adelphi alumni, Ross completed the work accurately. He or noticed,” said Kedene McLeod, a senior professor at Adelphi for nearly 17 years be- Bec Everett, Enas Elmohands and Lara then crafted in the film’s traditional Arabic in Adelphi’s cinema studies program. “He fore he was offered a job teaching Media Halzdo to the Western Sahara with very instrumental music and opening narration. helps me to identify things within myself Literacy with the aid of technical support. limited supplies. In their journey, which Elmohands, one of the film’s cameramen, as a filmmaker and artist.” This point marked the beginning of his suc- was financed one-third by Ross and the witnessed the piece transform from mul- Thomas W. Campbell, the Com- cessful journey into filmmaking. The act of rest themselves, they were provided with a tiple unstructured fragments to a wonder- munications Department technical direc- teaching media inspired him to make his couple of microphones, solar chargers and fully executed film, all after being placed tor, agrees. “He [Ross] has a keen and own films by taking his knowledge gained two outdated iPads lent by the university. in the hands of Ross. sharp mind, he is extremely motivational from the material and applying it to proj- This shoestring budget implemented by “Considering the amount of foot- to his students and incredibly supportive,” ects of his own. Ross allowed the documentary to have an age we had, Terrence put in a lot of effort said Campbell. “I’ve seen this not only in Years later, Ross now sits confi- aura of pureness that would earn it such making the connections that we may have his classes but in the hallways as well, talk- dently behind his desk as a recent winner of prestigious awards. missed on the field,” said Elmohands. “Be- ing with him about his students, and inter- the third place Silver Human Rights Award Sifting through nine hours’ worth fore he edited, I attempted to do it myself, actions with students. He brings enthusi- in the Human Rights Festival and an Award of footage is draining enough. But in ad- but found it overwhelming and difficult, asm, a deep knowledge of film history and of Merit winner in both the World Docu- dition to this, Ross was undergoing treat- and felt I didn’t have the artistic eye at the a love of production -- that’s what Terrence mentary Festival and International New ment for bladder cancer. With no pain or time to make a film out of what we had, but brings to our school, that’s his unique con- York Film Festival for his new film. symptoms experienced before, his diagno- luckily Terrence did.” tribution.” Not Goodbye, Only So Long

as I became the features and entertainment articulate my perspective on matters. Per- students. To Bryan, this paper would abso- BY ALEX WURGLICS editors (or as I was more fondly referred sonally, the paper showed me how to be a lutely not be where it is today without all to: “featuretainment” editor) for the fall se- leader, how to handle situations with poise of your hard work and dedication this year. May 2016 has already come. As mester and then back to only features. and introduced me to a plethora of people. I cannot count how many times you have I am sure all of the seniors are asking, I have witnessed the ups and I was able to cover President Riordan’s saved the paper while still making the print “Where did the time go?! Yesterday was downs of the paper, three editor-in-chiefs, Inauguration and meet Kris Allen in this deadline. I am thankful for our friendship the end of freshman year, right?” Through- fluctuating editors, editing mishaps, holes year alone. I learned how to speak with and the incredible projects we were able to out this last semester of my undergraduate in the ceiling of our office (literally), cel- people and ask them poignant, thoughtful work on together. You helped my writing year, I have been reminded more and more ebrations at the Press Club of Long Island questions. For this growth, I am eternally to grow in more ways than one. And last, of the incredible opportunities Adelphi Awards Dinner, and most importantly, the grateful. but not least, Professor Burby, thank you has given me and of my personal growth dedication that our writers and editors have not only for the immense amount of time throughout my time here. Of course, one showed over the past four years. Each “Where did the time go?!“ that you dedicate to the paper, but for push- of the most significant and major highlights year taught me new lessons, gave me new ing me to be a better writer with each and has been my participation on The Delphian acquaintances, and allowed me to bring every issue. Your reassurance and faith staff. Adelphi, with all of its greatness and also I would be remiss to say farewell kept me going and I will carry it with me As a freshman, I came in as a pro- its flaws, to light for the community to read without wholeheartedly thanking the many as I move forward to graduate school. spective high school history teacher with about. people that allow The Delphian to be the My time at Adelphi has helped no desire for a career in communications The end of this particular adven- best college newspaper on Long Island this me discover and appreciate Adelphi in a or journalism. I just loved the paper and ture is extremely bittersweet not only be- year. To all of the staff writers, it has been unique and special way. If I could do it all bringing news and perspectives to other cause of its end, but because I cannot put great to meet you. Keep writing! You never again, I most certainly would, and I would people. This was how I could leave my into words how integral The Delphian has know what will come of it or who you will not change a thing. As I will be back for mark at Adelphi. I went from mainly writ- been in my growth as a person and as a meet along the way. To my fellow editors, one year of graduate school in the STEP ing sports articles to becoming features writer. It goes without saying that my writ- it has been a pleasure to collaborate with program, this is not goodbye, only so long. editor as a sophomore and then again as a ing has greatly improved and I can better all of you and write alongside very talented Who knows, there may be a guest article or junior. Senior year was a bit of a curve ball 6 • May 9, 2016 FEATURES The Delphian

Roving Reporter Graduating Seniors BY ALEXANDRA WURGLICS

As the semester is coming to a close and another academic year is ending at Adelphi, there are several Q: “Where are you graduates planning their futures and re ecting on their time headed after graduation?” spent at Adelphi. We asked ve seniors where they are headed after A: “Next year, I will be student teaching and graduation and what they will miss most about Adelphi. completing my Master’s Degree in Adolescent Here is what they had to say: Education here at Adelphi.” Lisa Marino Q: “What will you miss most Environmental Studies about Adelphi?” in the STEP Program A: “Luckily as a part of the STEP Program, I Q: “Where are you will be at Adelphi for headed after graduation?” my Master’s. Howev- er, I will miss the A: “I intend to pursue a career in renewable energy, in amazing people particular solar energy.” who I have grown Q: “What will you miss most about Adelphi?” close with during my undergrad.” Victoria Grover A: “As I move on, I will Mathematics Major in miss the supportive the STEP Program network of professors and sta† at Adelphi that have continually supported me Q: “Where are you during my time headed after graduation?” here.” A: “As a student in the STEP program, I am excited to begin my graduate year in the Fall at Adelphi.” Q: “What will you miss most about Adelphi?” Billy Moulder A: “I will miss the friends Mathematics Major I made at Adelphi the in the Step Program most. I have formed a real bond with many students I take classes Q: “Where are you with and it will be headed after graduation?” strange not to see them on a regular A: “I will be auditioning professionally full-time in basis.” and working part-time at Starbucks.” Q: “What will you miss most about Adelphi?”

A: “I will miss the sense of community and my Jacky Bernard second homes that are Theatre Major the PAC and the Q: “Where are you Honors College.” headed after graduation?”

A: “After graduation, I’ll be working in the fashion industry and hopefully getting a chance to travel.” Q: “What will you miss most about Adelphi?” A: “What I’ll miss most about Adelphi is the Sarah O’Connor people-- I’ve had so History Major many wonderful professors and I’ve made amazing friends. Graduation is denitely going to be bittersweet.” The Delphian FEATURES May 9, 2016 • 7 Adelphi’s Arboretum Is a Showcase of Life

BY LEEANN MELLO ficult to find azaleas older than these. So take a look at them, but be careful. One body falling into these plants can cause You’re rushing to class because major damage,” Conaghan said. “We also you are running late. You’re starving, but planted 100 elm trees many years ago, you don’t have enough time to eat. Ev- and there are now only three left. They erything about your day is going wrong were all destroyed by beetles with the and you just can’t seem to think posi- Dutch elm disease. Students on campus tive. But have you ever stopped and just also planted a blue apple cedar tree a looked around you? Have you ever taken while back, which got destroyed by light- the time to realize how beautiful Adel- ning. Instead of getting rid of the tree, phi’s campus actually is? Did you know they pieced it back together. The oldest that our 75-acre campus became a regis- trees we have on this campus are the oak tered member of the American Associa- and maple trees.” tion of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta in Conaghan said that something May of 2002? Our arboretum is an entire unique about our arboretum is that pes- Adelphi University Campus showcase of nearly 70 different shrubs, ticides or herbicides have not been used photo provided by www.adelphi.edu trees and flowers that exist all over cam- on campus for the aboretum’s entire 14 than spraying poison onto our campus,” pus, and it’s 100 percent organic. years. He attends classes multiple times “It is important for us to keep plants that he said. Robert Conaghan, Associate Director of a year with organizations like American are native to Long Island also, because We also have a large rabbit population the Department of Facilities Manage- Public Gardens Associations and the Nas- the birds on campus are used to seeing on campus, which thrives on the organic ment, who is in charge of the arboretum, sau Suffolk Landscaping Grounds Asso- them, and the birds are a beautiful addi- plants. The only downside is that bun- said that every plant on campus has its ciation to educate himself and his staff on tion to the arboretum. These organiza- nies often get swooped up and eaten by own unique history. For instance, there how to take proper care of the grounds.. tions focus a lot on how harmful the use hawks, which is a part of nature, but still are azaleas by Adelphi’s flagpole that “They even provide a list of of pesticides really is.” shocking to see as you’re walking to were planted by the class of 1935. invasive plants that kill our native plants, Although the arboretum is a class. “It would be extremely dif- bamboo being one of the worst,” he said. showcase of flowers this time of year, Conaghan provides tours of the Conaghan said the animals on this cam- arboretum about six times a year. These pus contribute to the overall appearance. tours are usually in the summer, and set The shrubs attract birds, such as wood- up by the alumni association. However, if peckers and cardinals, which make the you give him a call, he is willing to tour campus even more attractive. There are the arboretum with you. There has been also Italian Wall lizards all over campus a hold on upgrading the arboretum due that are not native to Long Island. They to the construction on the Nexus build- may have been released from a pet store ing and also the damage from Hurricane that went out of business in the 60s or Sandy. However, there will soon be by a professor in the science building. improvements to our beautiful show- Conaghan said we may never know, but case and the map will also be updated these lizards are actually beneficial to the as well. You can find the map at http:// grounds because they eat insects. www.adelphi.edu/wp-content/blogs. Conaghan also releases around dir/731/files/2014/05/AUarboretum. 50,000 ladybugs throughout the year in pdf?t=1400775823-1101459, as well as a order to get rid of all the aphids, a small list of 68 different plants. Azaleas by the flagpole that were planted by the class of 1935. insect that destroys plants. “These re- photo provided by Bryan Grilli leases are cheaper and a lot less harmful

First-Year Student Award Winner: Noor Meer

representative for the Levermore Global BY KAITLYN RASIAK Scholar program, and a social media direc- tor, as well as a staff writer for Odyssey. She Noor Meer is also a commuter student, which she said Freshman, Class of 2019 is at times difficult, but she is able to make Major: Biology time on the train for her studies. Minor: Psychology When asked about her favorite Levermore Global Scholar parts of Adelphi, Meer said she “likes the fact that every day is like an adventure” Noor Meer is this year’s Adelphi where one day she and some friends decid- University’s First-Year Student Award win- ed to explore the campus and get to know ner. Not only was she given this prestigious more about the building and those who award, she received a $250 Barnes and No- work there. ble gift card and gets to speak to the incom- She also appreciates the campus ing freshmen at Matriculation Day. diversity. “[At Adelphi] you don’t have to Meer is a biology major and a be of a certain race or origin. You can be psychology minor, as well as a Levermore welcomed by people no matter what their Global Scholar. When asked how it felt to size or shape or color or religion or sexual be awarded with such an honor she said, “It ordination or identity is.” definitely makes me feels like all my hard After Adelphi she plans to go into work is paying off.” the medical field and become a doctor. She is involved in chemistry club, is in charge of public relations for the Mus- lim Student Association club, is a freshman Noor Meer photo provided by Kaitlyn Rasiak 8 • May 9, 2016 FEATURES The Delphian From Soccer Field to Film Room, 15-16 coming Nichols Finds Success SEASON soon!

Adelphi improvisAtion ensemble Monday, May 9 • 5:00 p.m. Recital Hall Free Event TS CENTER Adelphi vocAl ensemble Monday, May 9 • 7:30 p.m. Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Free Event

Adelphi concert bAnd Tuesday, May 10 • 7:30 p.m. Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Free Event Senior Ben Nichols is a man of many talents. photo provided by Pietro Pisciotta making short ads for his father’s advertis- Music by BY PIETRO PISCIOTTA Lyrics by Will Holt ing agency. He made a YouTube channel PERFORMING AR Adapted by Robert Livingston and Herb Schapiro Senior Ben Nichols came to Adel- and began to make short films whenever he Based on the book The Me Nobody Knows could. He says now he cannot even watch Edited by Stephen M. Joseph phi with two things in mind: to play soc- Additional Lyrics by Herb Schapiro cer and study to become a doctor. Today, a movie without thinking about it from a Direction by Kerry Prep he is preparing for a career in cinematog- cinematographer’s perspective. Thursday, May 12–Sunday, May 15 raphy. His newfound passion has already A truly life-changing experi- Various times brought him awards and taken him around ence for Nichols was the recent Commu- Black Box Theatre the world to places such as Havana. nications Department study abroad trip AU Students: $5 Nichols, 21, grew up in the rural to Cuba. On the trip, 11 Adelphi students Adelphi percussion ensemble Vermont town of Lyndonville and attended interviewed, recorded video and produced Lyndon Institute, where he set the Vermont stories about the historic transition Cuba is Friday, May 13 • 8:00 p.m. state record for most saves in a game at currently going through given the recent Westermann Stage, Concert Hall 53 and earned First Team All-State hon- thawing of diplomatic relations with the Free Event ors. When he began to look at colleges, he United States. He says that this trip really knew he wanted to be in or around New finalized his decision to pursue cinematog- melissA mAnchester York City. With parents from the area, New raphy as a career. Saturday, May 14 • 8:00 p.m. York was not completely new to him. After One of the professors who accom- Westermann Stage, Concert Hall looking at many options, he chose Adelphi panied him on this trip was Professor Drew. AU Students: $15/$10 University. “I enjoyed having Ben in class,” said Drew “He works very hard outside of the class-

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY In addition to making the varsity

soccer team as a goalkeeper, Nichols de- room, which of course is what media pro- clared a biology major in his first semester, duction requires. It takes time to learn how Thank you for being parT of as he was considering becoming a doctor. to master a particular camera and it takes time to learn how to compose shots, shoot

THE anoTher greaT season By his second semester, however, he had changed his major to international studies. scenes and later, edit everything together. of performances aT aupac! Then in his junior year, he added a second Ben is one of the more diligent students major in economics. Changes like these are I’ve had the privilege of teaching and his certainly not uncommon in college; it is the self-motivation is now paying off.” time to find oneself. For Nichols, however, Currently, Nichols is editing the this wouldn’t be the last change. film from the Cuba trip into videos that will The spring semester of his junior be published on CubaStories.com, a web- year was the turning point. That semester site the class is building. While no longer he took a communications class called Ba- playing for the soccer team, he is still in- sic Media Production with professors Ter- volved as the director of communications rence Ross and John Drew. It was then that for the team. He is also helping Professor he realized his passion for cinematography. Joan Schimke of the Communications De- Purchase The film made for the final project in that partment with a documentary about Holo- class, “Guy,” a nine-and-a-half-minute film caust survivors reuniting in Brooklyn. your tickets about a radio DJ meeting some new people He is also working on a film for today! only to discover that they weren’t real but the upcoming Adelphi Film Festival. It just fabrications of his imagination, went is currently still in the early production /AUPACfan on to place third and win best editing in stages. Without revealing too much, Nich- Adelphi’s Film Festival. ols said it will be about “how a very small @aupac After that, he began to teach him- change in our lives can put us on two dif- self about cinematography: how to use ferent paths.” The soccer played-turned- 516.877.4000 a camera, watching instructional videos international filmmaker can certainly relate Melissa Manchester about the essentials of film making, and to that. The Delphian PUZZLED? May 9, 2016 • 9 The Delphian ELEVENTH Issue Word Search

CLUES 1. This women’s sports team was awarded the Team 4. This newspaper was named Best Collegiate 8. This festival celebrates the arrival of spring. Academic Award. Newspaper by the Press Club of Long Island. 9. This Adelphi professor produced an award-winning 2. Four students from this country studied at Adelphi 5. An Adelphi student plays professional basketball in international film. as part of a government-sponsored program. this country. 10. Adelphi’s campus has status as a/an ______3. Take Back the ______6. This fraternity hosts Sleep Out for the Soldiers. and features almost 70 different kinds of shrubs, trees and flowers. 7. This is Noor Meer’s major. 10 • May 9, 2016 EDITORIALS The Delphian Reflections of a Senior Who Found His Passions at Adelphi that have impacted me, and will continue vironment is the respect that everyone has research, work and/or families. It has been BY JONATHAN SCLAR to impact me in a positive way throughout for each other and the desire to learn that is a pleasure being a student and a worker in the rest of my life. It is here where I took so apparent in each class that I have taken. the Political Science Department. It is an Adelphi tradition that an intellectual interest in universal social Dawn ensures that the department runs Last but not least I must thank graduating editors on The Delphian write justice, something I will look to incorpo- smoothly in every respect and the students this paper, The Delphian. What started a reflection piece on their time at Adelphi rate in my future career (whatever that may have an ear to listen to them when picking out as a favor for a friend quickly turned University. As I write and think about my be). It is here where I fell in love with the classes, studying for finals or making plans into a hobby and then potentially a career four years here, I realize that this article study of politics, something I will continue for the future. Professor Levy invests a path for me. I have loved working with will sound quite close to a thank you letter. to studyt well after my years as an under- countless amount of time into her students, the brilliant people who make up the staff Coming out of high school I was graduate. As Adelphi Debate coach/profes- giving them a place to come to chat as well at Adelphi’s school newspaper, including not quite sure who I was. My moral code sor/philosophical thinker/student motiva- as a flood of opportunities for internships, Bryan Grilli and Professor Burby. Under was not yet completed as I had not the ex- tor/friend to all (It is amazing he has any employment and extra-curricular activities. their leadership it is no wonder The Del- periences I have now. (Granted, I believe time to breathe), Matt Lavery, says: There Professor Gray is an example of how stu- phian won the Press Club of Long Island everyone’s moral code can always grow.) is no better tool for student development, dents can turn what they love into activism award for best collegiate newspaper. This I did not have the intellectual curiosity to anywhere in university, than debate. Thank that has a positive influence on the lives paper has given me a voice and an ability know what I wanted to study, hence my you for all of the long chats about debate, of many individuals. Every course I take to project that voice into the future. changing my major several times during politics, sports, life, and anything else you with Professor Laatikainen is my new fa- Adelphi has a slogan: It is the university, and my support system outside can think of, Matt. vorite one and her classes have effectively people that make the place. Not only does of my family and a few close friends was Next I must thank the best de- guided my career path. Professor Axelrod this sound clever, but it is true. At Adel- not complete. partment (interpret my bias as you must) once gave her class a piece of advice that I phi, I have a found a community of people I have met a lot of people, engaged at Adelphi: the Political Science depart- won’t forget: “If you have an idea that you that look out for each other under every in a lot of activities and learned a lot of ment. I joined the department in the first think is new and will make a difference, circumstance. Not only will I be retaining things during my time at Adelphi; however semester of my junior year (indecisiveness share it with as many people as possible.” a degree from this institution but, when I due to a word count limit I must focus on is my best trait), but it feels like it has been (Not a direct quote). Professor Kaufman, graduate, I will also have the confidence just a few of the aforementioned. First up my home for my entire collegiate career. the practicing lawyer in the department, al- to meet the challenges that await me in the is debate. Debate, in many ways, was the The students, faculty and professors have ways challenges her students in a fun way; next stage of my life. harbinger of many things to come for me created an academic environment that is not to mention all of the law school advice. during my college years. It is here where conducive to the success of any student. I Even after all that they do, everyone in the I met the life-long friends and companions think the most important aspect of that en- department works tirelessly on their own

Creating an Aware and Inclusive Campus

BY THE RACIAL JUSTICE the open so that we can raise awareness ALLIANCE and foster the welcoming community that we know is possible. We believe that looking at the The Racial Justice Alliance in- perceptions and messages conveyed in ad- vites members of the Adelphi community vertising, social media and interpersonal to join the University­wide efforts that will contact should matter to all of us. Staying continue to engage the theme “Racial Jus- quiet contributes to a discomforting envi- tice Matters” through discussions, lectures ronment, whether or not there is ill intent. and activities in the coming year. We want a campus where all people and all We formed out of a belief that the groups feel included and affirmed so that Adelphi community can do better at being we are truly a place of learning. Therefore, a racially aware and inclusive environ- the goal is having a more mindful commu- ment. Ongoing examples of where this has nity, curious about and aware of the histo- not been the case continuously arise. At is- ries and experiences of all peoples. sue is not intent. We trust that members of There are 22 Member Groups in our community care about the experiences the RJA: student organizations, academic of all. However, without raised awareness departments, and university committees. and mindful action, no change can occur. We hope you will join the efforts to build One recent example is the event, the environment we know is possible at “Cinco de Lifto,” organized by students. Adelphi. The title conveys a lack of understanding To contact the Racial Justice Al- about a very important holiday celebrated liance, or if you are interested in learning by many people of Mexican descent. How- more about our initiatives, please email ever unintentionally, the event caricatures [email protected]. Mexican culture, history and language. As very important as we can cite examples a public advertisement, it is one of many of overt racism and bigotry in anonymous that can be cited in our contemporary so- postings on social media that have been ciety that can reinforce perceptions and without such opportunity for what we feel prejudices. is necessary: a courageous dialogue about In this case, we contacted the or- discrimination within the Adelphi commu- ganizers and they have been open to our nity. concerns so hopefully the event will be This is the first step of many to- differently named next year. Aside from wards a larger campus dialogue in which this naming and the icon used in publicity, students are empowered to engage in prac- it’s a great event. Thanks to the openness tical solutions for racial justice on campus. and understanding of the organization, we In the coming year, the campus will be en- were able to raise our concerns towards a gaged in bringing situations like this into productive solution for all parties. This is The Delphian SPORTS May 9. 2016 • 11 Adelphi Alumna Is Pro Basketball Star in Germany

Tran’s transition from college to BY SIERRA CLARK professional basketball has been a smooth one. She leads her new team in scoring Adelphi University for the last with a 16.7 points per game average. three years has been known for its top 25 “My new team dynamic is women’s basketball team. Greatness is a good,” Tran said. “These girls have been tradition that Coach Heather Jacobs has playing basketball with each other for taken pride in since her arrival in May years and I catch on to new things pretty 2010. Jacob’s mindset to be great has in quick so we’ll see how this year goes.” turn produced great players and, in the Tran has also had to adapt to life last two years, three players have contin- after college. “It is different,” she said. ued their basketball careers overseas. “Here, I just play basketball. In college, Sade Jackson went on to play profession- I played basketball, worked and had ally in Germany, and is now back as an classes so I had to find a balance.” To fill assistant coach for the Lady Panthers. up her days, Tran said she enjoys explor- Jessica Kitrys continued her basketball ing different parts of Germany and going career in Spain, where she is still playing. to different countries in Europe. This summer, Anh-Dao Tran continued Tran’s success comes as no the tradition. surprise to her former coaches. A former AU point guard, Tran Jacobs she knew Tran would Anh-Dao Tran leads her new team with an average of 16.7 points per game. now plays professionally in Karlsruhe, photo provided by Sierra Clark be able to go abroad and have an im- Germany. mediate impact on the team. “She has a Tran was born and raised in great shot with deep range and the ability Webster, Mass., where she began playing Team All- Conference. to get to the rim,” said Jacobs. “She is five times a week. I also did cardio such basketball at nine. She starred at Holy A heartbreaking loss in the extremely crafty and can score the ball at as spin class and the good ol’ loop/half Name High School, scoring more than NCAA tournament in March 2015 was will.” loop. I wanted to stay ready and be in the 1,000 points for her career and earned thought to have marked the end of Tran’s Jackson, who also played pro- best shape as I could be in.” a scholarship to New Haven University extraordinary basketball career. But in fessionally in Germany, said: “Playing Tran’s perseverance and hard where she played for three years, leading reality it was only the beginning to her overseas, my biggest challenge was work made her hard to resist, and the the team in scoring as a junior. But, fol- next chapter. adapting to a different country, and to Karlsruhe Lions, in the second league lowing a coaching change, the 5-foot-5 Tran quickly decided that she people who don’t speak your language. I of the Damen-Basketball-Bundesliga, guard decided to transfer to Adelphi was not ready to give up on the game, think Anh-Dao will do great in Germany. signed her on July 23, 2015. University which she has come to love over the past She is outgoing, she loves to explore; she “I felt like it wasn’t time to hang In her one year at Adelphi, she 14 years. has already explored way more of Europe up my sneakers just yet,” Tran explained. averaged 15.0 points per game and 4.7 “After my collegiate season than I did.” “The opportunity to play the game I love assists per game and led the team in as- came to an end in March, I began work- while exploring another part of the world sists. She also earned a spots on WBCA ing with my strength and conditioning simultaneously was an opportunity of a All- America team Honorable Mention, coach to get stronger,” Tran said. “I lifted lifetime that I couldn’t pass up.” All- Met First Team, and NE-10 Second four times a week. I got shots up four to

Clark Excels Both On and Off the Basketball Court

Her professors rave about her, BY MEGAN SAFINA too. “I always enjoy having Sierra in class because I know I can count on her Not many students can say to set a good example for other students,” they’ve had their stories published or said Mark Grabowski, a communications had stories published about them. But professor. “Sometimes I forget she’s also Sierra Clark has accomplished both. The a really good basketball player because Adelphi University junior is a star on and I think of her as a scholar first. I think off the court. she’ll have good options when she gradu- By day, Clark studies communi- ates — whether it’s playing pro basket- cations and last semester published sto- ball in Europe or pursuing a career in the ries in the “Worcester Telegram-Gazette,” media.” a 71,000-circulation daily newspaper near Although Clark has already Boston, and the “Webster Times,” a small made her mark at Adelphi, she still has weekly newspaper in Massachusetts. Sierra Clark with the Adelphi panther plenty of time left to do more. Because photo provided by Megan Safina Adelphi’s Communications Department she transferred to Adelphi, after suffering phone, baritone saxophone, bassoon “I think I made the right choice for me,” honored the aspiring sports journalist in an injury her freshman year that kept her and flute – the latter of which she taught said the Hughesville, MD, native. Even March as its Student of the Month. off the court at Division I St. Francis Uni- herself. though, she still plays her instruments At night, the 5-foot-11 forward versity, she still has two years of athletic In her junior year of high school, every now and then, basketball ending up led the women’s basketball team to an eligibility left. her parents told her she had to make a being what she wanted to explore further. 18-12 record and paced the squad in “So even though I am a junior choice between music and basketball, as Adelphi’s women’s basketball scoring, with 13.5 points per game, and academically, I am a sophomore on the she was equally dedicated to both. Her coach Heather Jacobs said she believes rebounding, with 6.3 rebounds per game. court,” she explained. “And I plan to look basketball team at Archbishop Spalding Clark to be the perfect combination of She was named to the Northeast-10 All- into possibly playing overseas because I High School had made it into a post-sea- competitive and coachable. “Sierra is a Conference team and was a Second Team don’t think I’ll be ready for my basket- son tournament and it ended up conflict- special player,” Jacobs said. “When she All-Met Division II selection. ball career to be done. When I eventually ing with one of her band’s big concerts. is in her zone she can be unstoppable. Basketball and academics aren’t hang up my sneakers I will still be able to She knew it was time to fully commit She has the ability to elevate over her her only talents. As a child, she learned be close to the game. I hope to eventually to one or the other and that’s when she defender and score at will.” how to play four instruments – alto saxo- decided on basketball. get into color commentating.” 12 • May 9, 2016 SPORTS The Delphian Homerun Records Are Meant to Be Smashed

lenge between the pitcher and myself. I say BY FALLON MCCARTHY ‘bring it’ because I know the pitcher is go- ing to bring her best so I know in order to When Brenna Martini steps into beat her, I have to put my best swing on a the batter’s box, opposing teams know pitch.” something bad is about to happen. The Despite the many teams trying to sophomore third baseman’s offensive prow- avoid pitching to her, Martini still boasts a ess has made a name for her, not only in the .443 batting average and an .885 slugging Northeast, but around the country. percentage. Along with her 12 bombs, the On April 16, she cemented that sophomore has 16 extra base hits and 39 name even further by breaking the Panther walks. single season homerun record by blasting These staggering numbers have her 12th homerun of the season in Spring- earned her a place on the nation’s Top 25 field, MA, against American International list for Division II softball players. College. In addition to the Top 25 list, Mar- “It felt pretty special to break the tini has earned many accolades in confer- homerun record this season,” said Martini. ence as well. She was named the North- “I know the person who held it before me east 10 Player of the Year while also being worked just as hard as I do.” named All-Conference First Team. The infielder and her many bombs has As a freshman, Martini owned a helped her team to many a win and has been .400 batting average and a .710 slugging the driving force behind the Panther offense percentage with nine homeruns and 51 runs for the 2016 season. batted in. These numbers earned her the Over the course of her first two Northeast 10 Rookie of the Year award. years wearing the Brown and Gold of Adel- In addition to the conference nod, phi, opposing teams have smartened up a Martini was also ranked in the Top 50 of bit and have begun to walk her if there is a Division II softballs players in the nation. base open. These walks, in addition to her Even though Martini had such a many hits have accumulated in a .554 on break out first year, her second year has ar- base percentage for the 2016 season. guably been even better. Not only has she “I approach every at bat the same,” busted homerun records, but she has also said the third baseman. “I take it as a chal- Brenna Martini photo provided by adelphi.edu busted the myth of the sophomore slump.

All Athletes Honored at End-of-the-Year Banquet lacrosse, and for the men, Anthony Libroia BY FALLON MCCARTHY of men’s basketball and Salvatore Tuttle of men’s lacrosse. The Athletic Department held an The softball team was awarded the end-of-the-year banquet on Monday, May Team Academic Award for their collective 2 to honor and celebrate athletes and their GPA in both the spring and fall semesters of respective sports. 2015. The student athletes were hardly In addition to all of the awards, the recognizable in heels, dresses and suits new SAAC representatives were named and compared to the usual sweatpants, shorts called to the stage and presented to the en- and uniforms. tire banquet. The night was kicked off by Ath- All seniors were given parting letic Director Danny McCabe and Adelphi gifts and congratulated on their years wear- President Dr. Christine M. Riordan who ing the Brown and Gold. Anthony Libroia both welcomed and congratulated everyone To end the event, the department at the dinner. put together a highlight reel of pictures and Taylor Hayes Many awards were handed out videos of great plays, scoring plays and ac- Monday night, including MVPs from every tion shots. team and individual excellence awards. The Z. Paul Aiken Award, which is given to junior student athletes who excel in both the classroom and the court or field, was the first to be handed out. This year, the recipients were Rob Vani from the baseball team and Mandy Stanislovaitis from the volleyball team. The Female and Male Scholar Athletes of the Year were Taylor Groth of women’s soccer and Michael Coffey and John English from men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse respectively. Sal Tuttle The last major awards to be hand- ed out were the Male and Female Athletes of the Year, who each had two recipients a Shelby Stoner after delivering the Meg Manierski piece: for the women, Megan Manierski of Senior Address volleyball and Taylor Hayes of women’s photos provided by aupanthers instagram