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Volume 76, Issue 9 Wednesday, April 7, 2021 www.liupostpioneer.com Diversity in Veterinary Medicine Fencer Laura Fekete Becomes LIU’s First NCAA National Champion about his team, especially after the adversity they faced throughout the season. “It went very well. We battled several quarantines, injuries and a shortened schedule, but still finished with a winning record, three All-Americans and a National Champion,” he said. The Student Veterinary Emergency and Lee is very proud of the three fencers who com- Critical Care Society held a virtual event peted the weekend of the tournament. called Let’s Talk Diversity on Tuesday, “They all fenced very well, and I’m sure that they March 30. The event featured a panel con- DYLAN VALIC will draw from this experience to continue putting up sisting of multiple professionals specializing stellar results in the future,” he said. in veterinary medicine. Fekete was very confident after finding out she pg 5 Laura Fekete winning the competition Courtesy of athletics was selected to play in the championship. BY ANDREW SCARPACI & JAMES BONNER “I was expecting it, I did really good in the regular Animal Crossing New Horizons SPORTS EDITOR , STAFF WRITER season, but I was still happy to see my name on the Celebrates One Year Anniversary Freshman Laura Fekete made history when she list officially,” she said. “I was looking forward to the won the Fencing NCAA National Championship in competition. I was excited about it.” Epée, becoming the first national champion for the Fekete knew she had to keep a strong mentality Sharks in program history. going into the initial rounds of play. The championship was held on Saturday and “I knew I had to be as untouchable as I could Sunday, March 27-28, in State , Pennsylvania. because not only the wins but also the touches I got Animal Crossing” is a time-waster for some, Three Sharks were selected to compete in the tour- counted,” she said. “Even though I did not finish the but a sense of routine for many others, nament. Anna Szántay finished 12 of 22 in Foil, and poles as I wanted to, I still got into the top four, which especially during these unprecedented Chejsa-Kaili Seck finished 11 of 24 in Sabre. I wasn’t even brave enough to dream about.” times. This virtual world is full of possibili- Head Coach Ivan Lee had great things to say The opening five rounds were split with the first ties and its impact is prevalent even a year continued on page 2 later. pg 6 Students Remember Jessica Students Speak on Commencement Format Walker BY DYLAN VALIC so family and friends can be part of don’t want to put their well-being EDITOR-IN-CHIEF your special day.” at risk for something that at the A follow up email sent by the end of the day is just one day of my The is currently Commence- life,” she said. “We can celebrate in considering options to host an in- ment Team on Friday, April 2, other meaningful ways, even if it person commencement ceremony reaffirmed the goal for does suck a little.” On March 25, Walter passed away in her for the class of 2021, according to an in-person ceremony. Ludwig would prefer the event sleep at the age of 80. Walter was beloved an email sent to students by Chief “Our goal is to hold an in- to be held virtually. by many, and her death caused a social of Student Affairs Michael Berthel person ceremony for graduates to “If circumstances were differ- media uproar. on March 29. attend that would be streamed live ent, then of course I’d want in-per- pg 7 “The health and well-being of so family and friends can be part of son, but virtual is both the safest our graduates and community is your special day,” the email stated. and most realistic option for how Ready for Major our number one priority, and the Students have mixed feelings 2021 is going,” she said. League ’s Return University is awaiting additional about what format they would pre- Senior psychology major Shayla information from health and safety fer for their ideal commencement Harris agrees with Ludwig, and officials before deciding our final ceremony. would prefer the event to be held plan for Commencement,” the Senior psychology major Nicole virtually for the safety of everyone email stated. “As we await further Ludwig would not be comfortable involved. direction, the University is explor- attending an in-person ceremony. “I’m fully vaccinated, but I Though most of the stadiums will be only at ing options to hold an in-person “COVID-19 is still a concern to would not be comfortable with about twenty percent capacity (including the ceremony for graduates. The me and I have several immuno- such a large gathering where most Mets and Yankees), most student fans are ceremony would be streamed live compromised family members. I people would not be fully just grateful to attend. pg 12 continued on page 4 2 NEWS The Pioneer Fencer Laura Fekete Becomes LIU’s First NCAA National Champion continued from page 1 said. “I am really happy I could put the LIU remember how much I love fencing in competi- fencing program on the map, hopefully attract- tions.” ing more talented fencers to the school, making Seck is very pleased with the way everything Shark history even brighter, more known and turned out and is looking forward to the future. more feared among other schools.” “Having performed well at championships Fekete claims Coach Lee and her upper- made me happy to be a shark and want to classman teammates by her side played a huge continue performing well for my team as well role in all these achievements. as the school,” she said. “The memories that I “Ivan helped me with everything he could. made with Laura, Anna and Ivan are some that He was always by my side. My teammates I will cherish forever.” always supported me, cheered on me, helped Szantay shares a very similar sentiment. me at practices with preparing,” she said. “Ivan “I have experienced a lot of new and in- arranged my preparation by helping me go to a teresting things. The vibe there was more like strong club in the city, where I could fence with a celebration than a competition. The people members of the USA team and other college were amazing. I have already had a good con- Courtesy of athletics fencers.” nection with my teammates, but we are more Laura Fekete competing at the competition Fekete loved the experience and everything bonded now than ever with Chejsa, Laura and she took away from it. even with the whole team,” she said. “They sup- three on Saturday, and the last two Sunday “I really enjoyed the competition, but I ported us while we were there, and it gave us morning, the top four from each competition think the most important thing I took away is energy, and of course, I have learned that LIU played in the finals Sunday afternoon. the lessons it taught me about what I need to has the best coach of all time. He is a character, Fekete did not play as well as she would focus on more when fencing. The competition and we are so lucky to have him here.” have hoped on Saturday but kept her confi- pointed out things about my fencing that I nev- dence up to compete at her best all Sunday. er really used and knew. This led me to win the “I finished the first-day seventh on the list. competition,” she said. “I learned that I have to I had mixed feelings about this, but mostly I get out of my comfort zone and believe in what thought I did not have any chance left to make I do to be able to give my best. Apart from just the top four. I remember talking to my mom, looking at myself fencing in the competition, it saying I’ll be happy if I stay in top eight, com- was really good to see how my teammates were ing home with an award,” she said. “When I cheering for me, even some people I didn’t even saw my name on the third place after the poles, know, in the finals.” I could not believe it. I called my mom again, Fekete has been fencing since she was eight crying, she picked up crying.” years old when a few recruiters came to her Fekete knew she did want to miss the op- primary school, and she has loved the sport portunity she had right before her when the ever since. round-robin kicked off. Anna Szántay was very excited when she “When the finals came, Ivan told me that all found out she was selected to play in the cham- I had to do was enjoy fencing. One thing about pionship as well. me, I am really competitive, so I did exactly “I felt like I was above the ground! I was what I was told to do,” she said. happy and started to inform my family mem- Fekete played the top two ranked finishers bers and my friends what I have achieved,” she in the finals. She knocked off the #2 qualifier said. Miriam Grady 15-13 and then defeated the #1 Szántay always enjoys the thrill of the com- ranked player in the tournament, Kaylin Hsieh, petition but always remembers to take it all in in the final round. The judge confirmed the and enjoy it. final touch over replay review to give Fekete the “I had this kind of experience before when I 14-13 win and the title. Both Hsieh and Grady was a European and World Championship par- are from Notre Dame. ticipant, but this time I was more relaxed than Fekete had a mix of immediate emotions ever before. I had nothing to lose, and I was when she realized she won. eager to fence with the others,” she said. “I screamed as I usually do after giving a Chejsa-Kaili Seck had a very similar senti- touch, and then I started crying,” she said. “I ment. did not believe and cannot believe until this day “Going to NCAA’s has always been one of that I won.” my goals, and I was extremely excited to hear I It means a lot to Fekete to have made such qualified. I felt very accomplished and blessed a significant impact on her team and Shark his- that the work I put in paid off,” she said. Courtesy of athletics tory so early on in her collegiate athletic career. Seck enjoyed being a part of the tourna- Laura Fekete “I did not know until just later after I won ment. that I was the first one to win a national cham- “Being at the championships made me very pionship for the school. I feel extremely proud, happy, especially after not having fenced in a and I feel like I already proved to the school competition like that in a pretty long time,” that it was the right decision to sign me,” she she said. “Being back in that setting made me April 7, 2021 BOARD OF EDITORS 3 Dylan Valic Events this Week Editor-In-Chief Wednesday, April. 7 Features Editor Co-Layout Editor • Trent James The Magician | 7 p.m. Comedy magician Trent James will perform live Emma Robinson for students. News Editor Photo editor Thursday, April. 8 Promotions Manager

• Ramadan Celebration | 1 p.m. Jillian Mehta Students can join the Muslim Student Associa- Arts & Entertainment Editor tion as they distribute decoratable cookies and Managing Editor Ramadan kits. Co-Layout Editor Promotions Manager Friday, April. 9 Andrew Scarpaci • Sidewalk Chalk Festival | 12:30 p.m. Sports Editor Students can join The Studio as they decorate the Online Editor walkway outside Hillwood Commons with chalk Circulation Manager drawings. Zach Taber • Chai Chill Session | 7 p.m. Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Students can join the Muslim Student Associa- tion as they drink tea and relax. Jane Montalto Illustrator Saturday, April. 10 Zaina Arafat • Phineas and Ferb, Live! | 8:30 p.m. Faculty Adviser ESTA will perform a live version of the hit Disney Channel show “Phineas and Ferb.” Staff Writers Griffin Albrecht, Steven Argenzio, Ga- Monday, April. 12 briella Cavaleri, Shelley Dean, Crystal Dean, Derrick Edafe, Jada Harrison, • Henna Night with MSA | 9 p.m. Theresa Morrissey, Caleb Palmer, Students can join the Muslim Student Associa- Nicholas Rosa, Christopher Trick, Lila tion to learn how to make henna tattoo designs. Nolan, Joseph Chang Correction In our March 31 issue the Pioneer mistakenly refered to David Dobrik as David Dobrick in the story “David Dobrik: To be Forgiven or Forgotten?” STAY CONNECTED

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ADVERTISEMENT April 7, 2021 FEATURES 5 Diversity in Veterinary Medicine rough, and I’m probably one of very few people lot of people just ignore the bad behavior so it in my neighborhood that finished college.” continues,” she said. Cain also talked about how she sometimes Cain called on people with privilege to ques- felt invisible, and how important it is to treat tion why things are the way they are, and to others with respect. listen to marginalized people’s concerns. “I think something that is huge is just to “If you are in a place of privilege and you acknowledge people. I’ve been to meetings want to be an ally, then you need to use that where no one spoke to me, no one looked me place to elevate the voices of marginalized in the eye, I said hello, no one said anything people. You need to start asking some tough back,” she said. “Just acknowledge people. Just questions, ‘why don’t we have more minority treat them like you treat everyone else, there’s students here,’ and you have to be willing to no need to especially acknowledge the fact that have those uncomfortable conversations with they’re Black, just say hi. It sounds very simple your friends and with people in authority and but you’d be surprised how many times you it’s going to be difficult, but the reason why this just get overlooked and sometimes you feel problem continues to linger is because people invisible. It happens, it happens a lot.” don’t want to talk about because it’s uncom- Cain advised students who attended the fortable.” event to work hard, and be careful when prob- Students, such as sophomore art major Sara lems arise. Martinson, enjoyed listening to and learning “I have to choose my battles a lot and you from Cain. have to have a strong work ethic. I say my “I really enjoyed the event. It was extremely work speaks for itself,” Cain said. “Make sure inspirational hearing Dr. Cain’s experience in Courtesy of the Student Veterinary Emergency and that you’re doing everything that you have to the veterinary medicine field. She gave great Critical Care Society do, and don’t make other peoples’ problems advice as well,” Marinson said. “As a minority, your problems. If someone has a problem with not only is it always nice to hear from success- BY NICHOLAS ROSA you make sure it stays their problem, because ful people that are minorities, but it is extreme- STAFF WRITER you’re not going to be able to fix that. Only they ly important to hear from these people. Dr. can fix that, and so you just show up and make Cain made some great points and I agree with The Student Veterinary Emergency and sure you do what you need to do and document everything she said.” Critical Care Society held a virtual event called everything.” Senior biology major Brett Garcia was also Let’s Talk Diversity on Tuesday, March 30. She elaborated on picking your battles to the inspired by Cain’s story. The event featured a panel consisting of mul- students to further emphasize her points. “I am very thankful for people like Dr. Cain. tiple professionals specializing in veterinary “You really, really have to choose your I have been thinking about switching my major medicine who provided insight and support on battles. You have to decide if this is something to veterinary technology for a while but I have becoming a veterinarian as a minority. worth going to, or going through because is been doubting whether or not I can really do Associate director of veterinary care and the person going to be receptive? Are they go- it,” Garcia said. “It is so inspiring to hear Dr. training for the Children’s Hospital of Phila- ing to be educated? If they are in a position of Cain’s story. Not only being a woman, but be- delphia Research Institute, Dr. Charlotte Cain, authority, what will the consequences be? And ing an African American as well, can make it was the headliner of the event. you also have to be prepared to know that it even harder to get into veterinary medicine. Cain started off the event by talking about might not make a difference, just to be hon- But hearing from people like Dr. Cain, it re- the discrimination she faced while working as est,” she said. “So those are some things that minds me that I can do veterinary medicine an intern in Michigan. you really, truly need to consider. If you feel and succeed in my career as a young African “I was the only Black intern and I remem- like this is someone that you can trust, I would American woman.” ber distinctly that a lot of clients asked me if I definitely be honest with them. I was given the Cain’s final advice to students was to never was the vet, or I would get their history for the advice to always come from a place of curios- give up and to always chase their dreams. exam and then they would ask me when the vet ity rather than assumption, because most of “You have to know who you are and you was coming in, and then I would have to tell the time people don’t realize that that’s how have to know the accomplishments of people them she’s right here,” she said. they’re coming across. So to say “it sounds like” like you that have come before you, so that you Cain told the group that they are going to or “I get the impression,” “it seems to me that can believe in yourself because if you don’t, if be challenged, but that they shouldn’t take the what you’re saying,” is a better approach than you don’t believe in yourself no one else will. comments personally, and to stay strong. “you’re racist,” so that’s usually met a little bit If you don’t know who you are, someone else “There’s going to be some things that hap- better.” is going to try to tell you who you are and then pen that are going to challenge you but you Cain also helped co-workers become more you might believe them, so you have to have have to work really hard to avoid taking things accountable, and said that is everyone’s duty to a good sense of self,” she said. “That is very personally. Most of the time, it has nothing speak up if they hear something inappropriate. critical. Never stop learning, never stop asking to do with you because most of the time these “When you see something say something. questions, and be persistent. I had to knock on people don’t know you well enough to have If your colleague is saying something inap- a lot of doors and get rejected a lot in order to something personally against you,” Cain said. propriate, I mean you don’t have to necessarily get to where I’m at, but that’s what needed to “I knew from personal experience how impor- embarrass them in front of a bunch of people. be done. It’s challenging but it’s not impossible, tant it was to see someone who grew up from But you can pull them to the side and be like, and whenever I get discouraged I think about where I came from, come back and say you can ‘hey that’s not cool’ or ‘that really bothered me’ the people who had to deal with things even do it too. If I made it so can you. I tell people and ‘you should really be aware how you’re worse than what I had to deal with, and then I I’m from the south side of Chicago but it was talking about other people,’ because again a don’t have any excuses.” 6 FEATURES The Pioneer Animal Crossing New Horizons Celebrates One Year Anniversary BY GABRIELLA CAVALERI STAFF WRITER

“Animal Crossing New Horizons” released March 20, 2020, a mere eight days after the university announced it would remain closed the rest of the semester. When the world was falling apart, “Animal Crossing” gave a sense of comfort and a positive distraction for many students. “Animal Crossing” is a time-waster for some, but a sense of routine for many others, especially during these unprecedented times. This virtual world is full of possibilities and its impact is prevalent even a year later. Junior acting major Steele Whitney played “Animal Crossing” on his Nintendo DS back in the day. He was looking forward to the release of the new game but was debating buying it. Then quarantine hit and Whitney realized he’d have some extra time on his hands. A villager wearing an LIU Sharks shirt Gabriella Cavaleri “‘Animal Crossing’ gave me a routine when life felt pretty routine-less. It was really calm- while,” she said. ‘Animal Crossing’ to pass the time. Having a ing and felt like a meditation almost,” Whitney Sophomore Art Education major Loredana project for these long nights helped me adjust said. “I think ‘Animal Crossing’ means so much Citizen has been playing “Animal Crossing New and feel productive during one of the strangest to people because of the freedom it offers. You Horizons” since it was first released. times of my life,” Citizen said. can do whatever you want and there is no way “New Horizons is a customizable escape into Citizen believes that the game reached wide- to do it right. It’s whatever journey you want to a loving, adorable community, and it certainly spread popularity because of the amount of take.” helped me stay sane throughout quarantine. customization it offers the player. Junior musical theatre major Sophia Qui- When New Horizons came out, I was back “I think ‘Animal Crossing’ means so much to nones started playing New Horizons fairly re- home in Las Vegas navigating my first couple people because it gives the player a lot of con- cently and found it to be a nice distraction from weeks of an unexpected online class. The time trol and the opportunity to express individual- the hectic nature of the real world. difference between Nevada and New York is ity and creativity. The game design is very cute, “I actually started to play New Horizons this three hours, so I had to log on to my 8 a.m. the music is peaceful, and is full to the brim past December when I got a Nintendo Switch. classes at 5 a.m. This schedule shift was really with little jokes and puns to make you smile.” It was in the middle of preparing for my finals hard to adjust to and I ended up living noctur- “Animal Crossing New Horizons” is avail- so I was pretty stressed and the game helped to nally. When I was awake, the rest of my family able for Nintendo Switch for $60. remind me to take a break every once in a was asleep, so I spent hours upon hours on

ADVERTISEMENT April 7, 2021 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 7 Students Remember Jessica Walter many, and her death caused a social media more musical theatre and pre-med major Nick uproar. Fans shared their favorite clips of her Larsen said. performances, and Walter’s co-stars shared Larsen is a longtime fan of “Arrested Devel- memories of her. opment” and “Archer.” He remembers how she Walter played Lucille Bluth in the TV show made him laugh. “Arrested Development” from 2003 to 2019. “I feel like she enjoyed what she did, she Lucille was a mom that delivered harsh lines in did a lot of comedies,” Larsen said. a way that warmed everyone’s hearts. “Arrested Development” has been a comfort “She delivers her lines with such grace that show for many, and has brought many people you hardly realize it’s the rudest thing you’ve together by having something to relate to and ever heard,” sophomore psychology major Sa- talk about, Walter contributed to that. vannah Fowler said. Larsen believes Walter paves the way for Fowler recalls watching “Arrested Develop- other women to leave their mark as comedic ment” and loving Walter from the start. She strong women actors. was sad to hear the news of her passing. Walter had a long full career that touched Even though Lucille Bluth constantly made many lives, and because it has been memorial- comments that were not technically acceptable, ized in film, she will continue to touch more she still found a way to capture viewers’ hearts. lives for a long time. “Lucille Bluth will forever be the funniest mother on television,” Fowler said. Once news of Walter’s passing circulated, and fans began to share their favorite mo- ments, people began to see how loved she was. Fans from every program she had starred in made tributes. Courtesy of Netflix “I think she leaves behind a legacy of a love of the craft with how she never left the stage or BY SHELLEY DEAN the camera until her last days,” Fowler said. STAFF WRITER Walter acted in film and TV all the way up Jessica Walter is a household name for until the month of her death. The movie “The many. The late actress starred in programs Mimic,” which she appeared in, aired only a such as “Archer,” “Play Misty for Me,” and most few days before she passed away. notably; “Arrested Development.” “I live for her acting, her acting is so good, On March 25, Walter passed away in her and I love the fact that she always has a drink sleep at the age of 80. Walter was beloved by in her hand, it makes my heart happy,” sopho- Courtesy of Nick Larsen

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© thewordsearch.com 10 ADVERTISEMENT The Pioneer April 7, 2021 OPINIONS 11 Fans React to NBA Trade Deadline Acquisitions of now two-time all-star Nikola Vucevic, who court, with Bam Adebayo as their only threat was traded on March 25. The Magic sent over there with little to no help. Miami so far has Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu for Otto Por- missed plenty of chances to acquire a supple- ter Jr, Wendell Carter Jr, and two first-round mental big man for Bam in Lamarcus Aldridge, picks signify that the Magic are attempting to Andre Drummond and Gorgui Dieng. There are rebuild. Aminu, a role player who was highly hopes of signing Demarcus Cousins, but with sought out during his short stint as a free agent, more teams coming into the mix, hopes are low signed with the Magic just last off-season. at the moment. The Bulls caused a scene on Deadline Day, The Nets have NBA fans adding another all-star alongside Zack Lavine, shook. The Nets, who acquired James Harden with Aminu complimenting their very young in a three-team deal with the Houston Rock- but talented core and talented coach Billy ets and Indiana Pacers, recently signed Blake Donovan serving as their commander. Griffin in early March after being bought out by The made minimal the Pistons. They have since made more moves, moves, only helping facilitate a trade amongst acquiring Lamarcus Aldridge. 76ers and OKC acquiring Terrance Ferguson This has led to increased controversy and Vincent Poirier. amongst NBA fans, including Shane Douglas, a Freshman Marco Ristic was unhappy with freshman psychology major, who was shocked the trade. at the Lamarcus Aldridge signing news. “Well, what I can say about the Terrance “The Nets really shook up the league on Ferguson move is that the Knicks got a guy that deadline day and had a good chance at winning has room for improvement,” he said. in the finals.” The Knicks recently reported that they Many fans on the internet have compared intended to waive Ferguson and Poirier, and the Adam Silver administration to the David Ristic was not happy with the move. Stern administration, who sadly passed last “You could say I’m a little disappointed that year. While Stern prevented a Chris Paul trade BY PIETRO COLOMBO the Knicks are waiving him, mainly because to the Lakers with an aging Kobe Bryant, Silver CONTRIBUTING WRITER the Knicks would’ve helped him develop into a has let two dynasties form, both with Kevin great player,” he said. Durant. The Golden State Warriors team that NBA fans were shaken up on Thursday, The Miami Heat acquired Nemanja included Steph Curry, arguably the best three- March 25, leading up to that 3 p.m. deadline. Belica and two time all-star Victor Oladipo for point shooter of all time, and Klay Thompson, The day started with some small moves made. what most would consider a very lopsided deal who also belongs amongst the three-point The Miami Heat attained Trevor Ariza, a player on Miami’s side. Moe Harkless, who barely greats, and the , who many that fans think will make a difference for a gave the Heat a good minute, Avery Bradley, suggest will become the same with 40 all-star franchise. Blake Griffin agreed to a buyout by who was injured for most of his time in South appearances shared between James Harden, the Pistons and then signed with the Brooklyn Beach, and the very inconsistent Kelly Olynyk Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Lamarcus Aldridge, Nets. for what the Heat ended up with is ridiculous and Blake Griffin. The Magic decided to blow up their strug- and shocking when most Heat fans were ex- NBA fans are in for a wild ride with many gling team to nobody’s surprise. The Orlando pecting to lose most of their talented young scared and many happy for what is to come. Magic have repeatedly shown their inability core, specifically Tyler Herro and Duncan to impact the NBA despite the development Robinson. Miami is still very weak at the front-

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