Podcast Hosted at Adelphi Exploresvoter Anxiety in Upcoming

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September 30, 2016 The Voice of the Students Volume 72, Issue 2 Podcast Hosted at Adelphi ExploresVoter Strategic Anxiety in Upcoming Election Planning Committee Efforts Result in Largest Freshmen Class in History and Other Key Changes BY BRYAN GRILLI In September 2015, Adelphi Uni- versity was at a crossroads with a steady decline in enrollment and the introduction of the newly appointed President Christine M. Riordan. Along with the entire university administration, President Riordan initiated a strategic planning process to help bring greater prosperity and success in terms of not only enrollment, but also ‘The United States of Anxiety’ encouraged voters to express their anxieties a plethora of other important aspects, such BY GABRIELLE DEONATH going into the presidential election. as increasing the university’s national sta- Photo provided by Kali Chan tus, establishing the campus as a model in Adelphi hosted a pre-debate instance, to law enforcement, to police “pulled the trigger on Osama Bin Laden” diversity and staying true to the promise of check-in episode of WYNC and The Na- officers, firefighters, EMS workers, trade and who was included in many other ma- improving student life and education. tion’s “The United States of Anxiety” union workers – they like Donald Trump,” jor decisions affecting the country, would A year later, we can already see podcast on Monday, Sept. 19 in the Per- said LaValle, who is also a spokesman for not be seen as the weaker candidate “if she the positive effects of the strategic plan- forming Arts Center. The podcast was the Trump campaign. “We’re very con- was a he.” ning process with the Class of 2020, which created to address and discuss the anxiet- cerned about the economy and about our During the 30-minute question- added 1,234 students to the university. The ies voters are experiencing going into the security.” and-answer session that followed the pod- school also saw the graduate enrollment presidential election in November. It was Wright brought to light the statis- cast, audience members took to the micro- holding steady, which had been a previous moderated by Brian Lehrer from WYNC tics of immigrants who were in the United phones to address their personal concerns concern. and was co-anchored by The Nation’s Kai States that have been deported during the and anxieties about the coming election. “Adelphi attracted the larg- Wright. Obama administration. Much of the questions and commentary est freshmen class ever. More than 1,200 The hour-long podcast, attend- “Immigrant communities have a were addressed to LaValle, who main- freshmen joined the Panther family, an in- ed by around 320 members of the com- real reason to have anxiety. We have de- tained his support for Trump throughout. crease of 40 percent over last year,” noted munity, had a panel of guests, including ported more people in the last eight years To an audience question about Kristen E. Capezza, associate vice presi- Dorothy Johnson, the founder of Maxed than ever before,” Wright said. Trump’s comments on the disabled com- dent for Enrollment Management. “And Out Drug Prevention; Lawrence Levy, ex- Joselo Lucero told the story of munity, LaValle said that Trump was one many more of our new students are from ecutive dean of Hofstra University Nation his late brother, Marcelo, who emigrated of the first people to build handicap park- underrepresented backgrounds.” Center for Suburban Studies; John Jay from Ecuador to the United States in 1996. ing lots on his public properties. He also Capezza also mentioned the Col- LaValle, chairman of the Suffolk County Marcelo Lucero was attacked and stabbed said, in response to other questions that lege of Arts and Sciences witnessed the Republican Committee; Joselo Lucero, by seven teenagers in Suffolk County in Trump was neither a bigot nor racist. largest growth on the undergraduate level, community outreach coordinator of the 2008. As a result of injuries inflicted dur- Wright explained that discus- followed by the College of Nursing and Hagedorn Foundation; Nell Irvin Painter, ing the hate crime, he passed away. Joselo sions are essential in understanding the Public Health. All the schools of Adel- author of “The History of White People;” Lucero said that Trump’s anti-immigrant concerns of Trump’s supporters as well. phi experienced some sort of enrollment and Arun Venugopal, a reporter and the rhetoric contributes to the prejudice Wright addressed an audience member growth at the undergraduate level, and host of WNYC’s Micropolis. against immigrants and makes the public who criticized them by saying, “We do not graduate admissions saw the greatest gains The panel discussed topics such think it’s acceptable to act on these nega- service the community by simply ignoring in the Ruth S. Ammon School of Educa- as immigration, the economy and national tive sentiments. Trump supporters.” tion and the Derner Institute of Advanced security. Donald Trump’s candidacy and On a question from Wright You can hear the podcasts from Psychological Studies. presidential run was also a subject high- about the appeal of Trump’s “strength” this event on WNYC radio or at http:// Adelphi witnessed the enrollment lighted throughout the discussion. that many voters often speak about, Levi www.wnyc.org/story/welcome-united- of nearly 600 new transfer students, “Donald Trump is appealing, for said that Hillary Clinton, the woman who states-anxiety/ (continued on page 3) 2 • September 30, 2016 NEWS The Delphian

A Word from the Editor

It certainly seems like just yesterday Adelphi Panthers started repopulating the campus, Editor-in-Chief Volume 72 picking up their books and dragging themselves, reluctantly or otherwise, to class to begin Bryan Grilli Issue 2 the new semester. Now, September is at its close and the last vestiges of the summer of 2016 are disappearing with it. Before long the trees will start shedding their leaves and News Editor Earle Hall Media Center we’ll be completely immersed in the new season. Gabrielle Deonath One South Avenue Over the last month, you might have noticed something about the Adelphi Garden City, NY 11530 student body, especially the current freshmen class. Not only that they’re already striving Editorials Editor to leave their mark on the university through academics, athletics and campus involve- Brian Jennings HOW TO REACH US ment, but also there are many more of them than usual. If you’ve seen a greater number of Panthers out and about than previous years, you’re not imagining it. The Class of 2020 is Main Office: 516-877-6935 the largest in Adelphi history and the administration’s strategic planning process that was Features & Entertainment Editor E-mail: [email protected] started last year has a lot to do with that statistic. In addition to the record enrollment, the Jess Cooper & Danielle McDougall university has taken strides to improve multiple aspects of student life and academics and LETTERS TO THE EDITOR allow students to receive the very best, top-of-the-line education and experience. You can Sports Editor Letters to the editor must be less than read more about this on page one. Fallon McCarthy 400 words and include the author’s This has definitely been an active first month across the campus and beyond. In name, as well as affiliation to the preparation for the Sept. 26 presidential debate at Hofstra University, Adelphi hosted an Production Artist college. Letters may be edited for the episode of WYNC and The Nation’s “The United States of Anxiety” that included a panel Meghan Cody purposes of space and clarity. discussing important topics such as immigration, the economy and national security (page Letters should be sent to one). Outside of campus, the Center for Student Involvement brought student leaders from Staff Writers [email protected] the various clubs and organizations to Iroquois Springs in Rock Hill, NY, for a weekend Nicoletta Cuccio, Emily Farrell, of bonding, leadership training and self-discovery. Geselle Maldonado, Shreya Shah and ORIGINAL ART When trying to get away from the stresses of class work and responsibilities, Jessica Winans Original drawings, photographs, there were a number of ways students could find entertainment, especially through a and political cartoons can be sent to certain app that received quite a bit of attention over the summer. Our features and enter- [email protected]. Please attach tainment co-editor, Jess Cooper, talked to multiple Adelphi students about Pokémon Go name and affiliation to the college. to find out what impact it’s had on their lives and why they love it so much. (See page 4.) The university also sought to provide some amusement that is engaging and inspirational ADVERTISING through Adelphi’s Third Annual Spanish Film Festival (page 5). E-mail us if you As we make our way through another month, aim to put your best foot forward For advertising rates, email us at and strive for success, especially with mid-term papers and exams rapidly approaching. are looking to join [email protected]. However, it’s also important to remember to allow yourself some time to relax and live in the moment. Take those opportunities to sit back and sip on whatever pumpkin spice the staff. We are SOCIAL MEDIA beverage your prefer while you look up at the trees with their multicolored leaves rustling Twitter: @the_Delphian in the breeze. always looking for Facebook: The Delphian additional writers, adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com Instagram: @the_delphian -Bryan Grilli graphic designers Editor-in-Chief and photographers. The Delphian NEWS September 30, 2016 • 3 Center for Career and Professional Development Gets New Name, New Location

(continued from page 1) gaging in pressing social issues on more including ones formerly enrolled at Dowl- public forums. “Reporters and editors took ing College in Oakdale. “Roughly 30 notice of our faculty experts and we grew transfer students and 13 graduate students total university media coverage be 36 per- came to us from Dowling,” Capezza said. cent and the number of stories on faculty “The Offices of University Admissions and research by 138 percent,” Grogg said. Student Financial Services, along with all Another important initiative was of Adelphi’s faculty, staff and other com- Adelphi’s desire to expand on their global munity members, were prepared to assist presence through Adelphi University Inter- Dowling students in their transition into national (AUI), an alternative pathway for a new community as seamlessly as pos- academically qualified international stu- sible.” dents to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. Rewriting Enrollment History “This (AUI) is directly tied to our In regards to the strategic plan- focus on improving diversity and the glob- ning process, Sam L. Grogg, PhD, interim al preparedness of our graduates,” Grogg Students of the class of 2020 provost and executive president, confirmed said. “At our International Orientation on photo provided by Center for Student Involvment the university is currently in the implemen- Aug. 25, we welcomed more than 200 new lowing the Adelphi community to take ad- programs, such as Bridges to Adelphi and tation phase and making rapid progress international students from 40 different vantage of discounts and incentives at lo- the Veterans Resource Center; and imple- toward key goals. He acknowledged how countries.” cal vendors participating in the program,” ment a more in-depth professional devel- much of a priority enrollment was last year. The appointment of Dr. Perry Grogg said. “All participating vendors can opment program on diversity for supervi- “We sprinted to make change and rewrote Greene as vice president for diversity and be viewed on the Adelphi website in Octo- sors to enhance the culture of inclusion. our enrollment story, resulting in the larg- inclusion also went hand-in-hand with the ber.” With new programs, improve- est freshmen class in history.” focus on diversity improvement. The goals Grogg made it clear that despite ments to student life and academics, a While one of the top priorities of Greene’s new post include expanding all the improvements and successes, the greater dedication to faculty success and was enrollment, it was by no means the and developing programs and resources process is still far from over. “We are re- the largest class in Adelphi history, the only focus. The strategic planning commu- that support a multicultural and inclusive viewing the basic business and operational university seems to be on the right path for nity developed and implemented changes campus. systems. There are many areas where we success and greater recognition. that are very visible this year in student life Adelphi also sought to improve can become more efficient and continue to “Strong enrollment is a signal of and education. student life by significantly enhancing improve our services to students and the confidence in the university and its direc- Adelphi launched new degree dining options on campus through a new overall work environment for our faculty tion,” Capezza said. “This year’s (enroll- programs in neuroscience and supply chain name and affiliation for the food service and staff,” he said. “One of our main goals ment) was the result of everyone across management, as well as a doctorate of nurs- team. Grogg said that Adelphi University is to become a well-known and widely rec- the university rolling up their sleeves and ing practice and a low residency master of Dining Services, managed by Chartwells ognized university. We will be mobilizing pitching in to be sure we put our best foot social work. Grogg also explained how the (formerly Lackmann Culinary Services), efforts across our campus community to forward. Our dedicated faculty and staff, university reorganized the provost’s office improved the campus environment. “For get the word out about our great univer- as well as alumni, supported the efforts of to enhance support for faculty scholarship, example, a new Paws Café opened in the sity.” our Admissions Office and we could not be creative work and teaching. Nexus Building and diner-style entrée Along with the enhancement of happier with the results. Not just the num- “We appointed an associate pro- selections are now being offered at Post the Adelphi name, Grogg outlined several ber of students, but with the support we vost dedicated to faculty advancement and Hall.” other key priorities for the 2016-‘17 year: had in our effort. It really is a team effort.” research. This will also support opportuni- increase and continue to support faculty re- Learn more about Momentum, ties for students to work alongside faculty Improving Student Life search and creative work; develop a com- the university’s strategic plan, on an over- on their scholarship,” Grogg said. The recent launch of the Adelphi prehensive advising program to improve hauled eCampus intranet site where you University Community Partnership pro- retention and graduation rates; enhance can read about the full plan and share your Expanding Global Presence gram is another way the administration student life in Garden City and Manhattan, feedback. The site will be updated with On a related note, the university seeks to improve student life. “We wanted which includes developing a New York news and progress reports as they become saw an increase in faculty members en- to give the student IDs more value by al- City semester program bolster pathway available.

A Case For Exploration: Discovering the World Beyond Your Textbooks

chemistry research program in Warsaw, United States falls far behind in the global others but also practicing what you study BY EMILY FARRELL Poland and the Multicultural Issue Coun- studies program with only 10 percent of on a level that you could never achieve seling in Orvieto, Italy. American students going to study abroad. while sitting at home. Case in point, Karyn “I am not the same, having seen Besides the obvious benefits of being In a market where intercultural skills are Kovalewski AIFS Alumni Ambassador and the moon shine on the other side of the able to see the world and study in a new highly valued, and where 1 in 5 jobs re- junior nursing major says, “The best part is world.” -Mary Anne Radmacher environment, why should students con- quire international trade it is vital that we going out and experiencing firsthand what Ever wanted the opportunity to sider taking that first step across interna- take the initiative to go to other countries you learn in the classroom, like we learned walk amongst the Terracotta soldiers in tional lines? and learn how to make a difference not about World War II in class and then we China, glide down the Venetian canals or “Studying abroad gives a new only in our own communities, but across visited Auschwitz.” discover the lush landscape of Lake Atit- perspective on academic study, enriches the globe. Being versed in another culture So now that you’re thoroughly con- lán in Guatemala? Then you have struck the study plan and allows you to go out- or language is valuable in any field and vinced that you are going to study abroad, intellectual gold as Adelphi’s exhilarating side your comfort zone to dig deep and provides the basis for becoming more self- remember to start planning early to work study abroad programs return for the fall advocate for yourself, so you can return aware and aware of those who share the around your major so that you can find and spring semesters. with confidence,” said Shannon Harrison, world with you. the best time to go. And when you get Through the Center of International director of the Center for International At first you may feel small and like there, don’t be afraid to engage in the local Education, undergraduate students have Education. “Studying abroad allows you an outsider, but the more time you spend culture as much you can by participating the ability to choose from 12 different the chance to strengthen your character in another country, the more tolerance, in community service efforts, sports and countries, such as Norway or France, to and gives you a leg up in this changing understanding, appreciation you can gain more. Remember, the best way to study study in for a full semester and can also world and work environment in which we for other people. And to an even greater abroad is to immerse yourself in the lives participate in different faculty-led, short- live.” extent, you are able to experience history of others, that way you can understand term programs and internship opportuni- According to data shared by the and culture from another perspective, not yourself and the vast beauty of the people ties. Some of these include the recent Institute of International Education, the only seeing the world through the eyes of you share the world with. 4 • September 30, 2016 FEATURES The Delphian Pokémon Go Catches ‘Em All (AU Panthers, That Is!)

is undeniably a group activity that has about having Pokémon Go is getting a BY JESS COOPER brought everyone together and student text from one of my friends, alerting me trainers were more than willing to speak to a Pokémon I’ve been hunting for. Then In the previous semesters, the about how Pokémon Go has affected their dropping everything and rushing out of my typical Adelphi Panther delighted in look- campus leisure time. room to catch that Pokémon.” ing around for rabbits, the occasional stray Said Perry Piatos, a sophomore, “Pokémon Go has improved my cat or squirrels. But the recent smartphone biology major: “Pokémon Go changed my leisure time on campus in that it provides a launch of Pokémon Go has the Adelphi life, because during the summer, I didn’t way to do something almost any day at any community chasing after approximately leave my house at all. And then when it time and I don’t have to leave campus,” 151 new critters. With millions of players, came out, I started going for walks...so I said Joe Lombardo, a sophomore biology college campuses all over have become ha- actually went outside for once. As for the major. “My favorite thing about it is defi- vens for Pokémon Go trainers everywhere, (Pokémon) Gym, I don’t go to it because nitely working with friends. If something and Adelphi University is no exception. all my Pokémon are weak, but I like the is hard to find, one of us tells a group of us Our campus is home to nine Pokestops Pokestops because I run out of Pokeballs, and it becomes a huge mission to find it. I that give out useful items every couple of because I’m really bad at throwing them. can’t help but admire how easily it brings minutes. The app has also turned the area It’s convenient, having Pokestops here.” people together.” around Swirbul Library into a battleground “It’s something to do,” said Kevin Alexandra Blass, a junior busi- to be the very best. Teams Instinct, Mys- O’Sullivan, a freshman history major. “It’s ness management major, said: “I think tic and Valor fight to keep control of the kind of cool that you never know what Pokémon Go has really made me more Swirbul Library gym for defender bonuses you’re going to get. I caught another Ee- productive in how I spend my leisure time. and bragging rights. However, as much as vee, so I just got a Flareon. It’s good, last Beforehand, I would spend a good amount Pokémon Go stirs up some friendly com- resort to boredom. You play a little Poké- of that time just staring at my screen, while petition, it also has done a wonderful job at mon, walk around.” simultaneously being one of the most lazy uniting people through their love of trying According to Rob Neidkowski, and antisocial people you’d ever meet. to catch ‘em all. a sophomore computer science major: Now, I’m actually getting some physical Students can frequently be seen “Pokémon Go has made me way more activity in, looking at my phone only when hunting down rare Pokémon in packs, or active during my leisure time. I’ve found I need to, and actually mingling with other stopping by the nearest Pokestops to re- myself running all around campus to find people that are also playing. I’m actually stock on Pokeballs and potions before a rare Pokémon when I know that it’s near astounded by how drastically Pokémon Go running off to their next class. The game my area on campus. My favorite thing has affected me.” Classic starters: Squirtle and Pikachu

“Stranger Things:” A Walk Down Memory Lane BY SHREYA SHAH Hawkins National Laboratory — a Depart- If you’re looking for a show that ment of Energy facility on the outskirts of sends chills down your spine and keeps you the small town. Save the Date: Third Annual at the edge of your seat the entire time, then Will’s friends, Mike, Dustin and “Stranger Things” is just the show for you. Lucas, Will’s mother (Winona Ryder), Communications Career Expo Set in the 1980s, this show brings back a brother (Charlie Heaton), and the Sher- spooky-fuzzy kind of nostalgia when the riff (David Harbour) start looking for little opening scene covers the warm familiarity Will. This is when the three boys meet the of “E.T.” This was a time when parents let telekinetic girl, Eleven. El (Eleven) be- their children wander around at night on friends the boys and slowly helps uncover their bicycles, unsupervised. This was also where Will might be. Facing odds, the bad a time when teenage boys would dress in The Department of Communications and The Delphian are guys, the boys and the Sherriff team up to leather jackets and mimic the James Dean find Will before the others. holding the Third Annual Communications Career Expo for “Rebel Without a Cause” phase. This horror sci-fi is one of the Set in the fictional town of communications and journalism students on Wednesday, Nov.30 best creations this year. The Duffer broth- Hawkins, IN, the first episode follows the from 9:30 to 11:30 am in Room 109 in Blodgett Hall. ers truly outdid themselves by creating a lives of a group of preteen boys geeing show that not only took people back mem- Students will have a live platform with working representatives out in a basement over the board game of ory lane, but also brought them into a new Dungeons and Dragons. Later, on his bi- from print, digital and broadcast fields to talk about the media thrilling environment. If you’re not into cycle ride home, one of the boys encoun- sci-fi, you would still enjoy this show be- marketplace and learn more about breaking in as an intern ters something strange in the woods —a cause once you start it, you need answers. creature from a different world. The next or future employee. Watch here and in your classes for more You need the mystery solved. day, little Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is information. Since speakers from the advertising and book Therefore, I recommend this nowhere to be found. At the same time that show to you if you haven’t seen it yet. This publishing world are also planning to attend, English majors Will goes missing, a mysterious girl with eight-episode season starts and finishes telekinetic powers (Millie Bobby Brown) will also find this event informative. For more information, with a blink of an eye, but definitely leaves escapes from the dark and ominous you wanting more. contact Delphian advisor and senior adjunct professor Liza Burby at [email protected].

photo provided by blog.nelsoncash.com The Delphian ENTERTAINMENT September 30, 2016 • 5 “Todos Se Van” and the Significance of Latin Culture and History

BY GESELLE MALDONADO Over 70 people attended the Third Annual Spanish Film Club Festival in the Rec Center’s Campbell Lounge on Sept. 16, as students of various social backgrounds and studies had attended to see the program’s opening film, “Todos Se Van.” The film, based on the award- winning novel by Wendy Guerres, centered around eight-year-old Nieve Guerra and her experience dealing with her parents’ custody war during the politically charged Castro regime in 1980s Cuba. Throughout the film, Nieve witnesses the political con- flict’s toll on her parents and her Swedish guardian, as they experience the conse- quences their country’s unstable imposi- tion towards their family life. Todos Se Van, 2015 This year’s Spanish Film Club photo provided by revistael parcero Festival at Adelphi is co-directed by Raysa Amador and is funded by Pragda, an in- ministrative assistant for the Language of the Festival through their Spanish lan- diverse audience define, according to Dr. dependent cultural cinema initiative, with Department, had also attended the festival guage classes and from their Spanish pro- Amador, why Spanish cinema is significant the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain. alongside Amador. Castellon saw “Todos fessors. Lynne Hundhammer, a sophomore to presenting Latin history and culture at Amador is the co-director for this year’s Se Vayan” as “indicative of the environ- at Adelphi, had stated that with the two Adelphi. “This is a unique opportunity for Festival, as well as the chair of the Lan- ment in Cuba at the time” and relatable to Spanish classes she is taking this semester, students to experience diversity and inclu- guage, Literatures and Cultures Depart- those who have lived through the Castro “both required that [she] go to the festival.” sion by bringing cinema and viewing films ment. regime. As for the film’s reception, Shani- from other cultures, specifically Spanish “We teach Spanish culture, civi- As for the Festival, which Castel- sha Sookdeo, another sophomore, as well and Latin American cultures.” lization, literature and art,” said Dr. Ama- lon helped coordinate, she stated that it be- as a member of the Levermore Global Simon-Alegre, who is also part dor. “Students were introduced to Spanish gan as a collaborative effort between Ana Scholars, praised the film despite its mel- of the adjunct faculty for the Language cinema as a distinct kind of cinema ...not a Simon-Alegre, who is also the co-director ancholic tone. “The movie definitely por- Department, shared Amador’s gratitude Hollywood-style cinema.” and Dr. Amador. After introducing the idea trays the reality of life,” said Sookdeo. towards the success. “It is a great oppor- Her role is to help finance the Fes- to Amador, much of organization consisted “The movie was very powerful about the tunity for all of the Adelphi community to tival through grants received from Pragda of “working out all the logistics” with Si- little girl’s life in Cuba, though I wanted watch… international movies, and have it and the Secretary of State and act as the mon-Alegre “spearheading” the effort until to know more about whatever happened to open for everyone.” main director for the previous Festivals. everything came into fruition, to which she Nieve and her fate at the end of the film.” The Spanish Film Club Festival’s Carmen Dori Castellon, the ad- has been delighted to been a part of. Such attention and reaction to next feature film, “3 Bellezas,” is set to pre- Most of the filmgoers have heard seeing “Todos Se Van” from a socially miere on Sept. 30.

CSI Bring Student Leaders Together for a Weekend of Fun

Students leaders of clubs and Greek life recently spent a weekend retreat bonding and having fun. Students played an intense game of Adelphi organization trivia that had them trying to identify the groups by their mission statements, logos and awards they had received. In place of a buzzer, a bag of popcorn had to be grabbed first (resulting in at least one explosion of the bag in the heat of competition). There was also a night filled with s’mores, music and a rather unpredictable campfire! (photos provided by Danielle McDougall) 6 • September 30, 2016 editorials The Delphian Campus Anti-Racism Through COMING SOON! Students’ Eyes

CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION Racism isn’t fun to study, but the year is Coates’s “Between the World Written by Annie Baker it’s worse to hear your classmates discuss and Me,” which should spark a lot of Tuesday, October 4 • 7:30 p.m. their actual experiences with campus discussion. Even if you aren’t a first year, racism. In our course, Race and Politics, consider picking up a copy. Wednesday, October 5 • 6:30 p.m. we, along with Professor Margaret Gray, It’s time for more Adelphi stu- (post-show discussion) sought to explain and apply theories to dents to commit to improving our campus Thursday, October 6 • 7:30 p.m. better understand how racism works and climate. This means calling your friends Friday, October 7 • 7:30 p.m. who benefits. out when they use racial slurs, supporting (Open Caption plus post-show discussion) For example, we explored the multicultural organizations on campus overrepresentation of minorities in the and recognizing that if you are not part of Saturday, October 8 • 2:00 p.m. criminal justice system, as presented by the solution, you are part of the problem. Saturday, October 8 • 7:30 p.m. Michelle Alexander in “The New Jim This is a call to action for all students, Sunday, October 9 • 2:00 p.m. Crow.” We also dissected Ta-Nehisi faculty, staff and administrators. We Coates’s “Between the World and Me” to must act now. Black Box Theatre investigate who gets to live the American --Submitted by students in Professor AU Students: $5 dream and who doesn’t. Margaret Gray’s spring 2016 Race and Open Captioning is possible through the generosity Sometimes we examined cur- Politics course. of the Center for Health Innovation rent events, such as when former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani stated that Super Bowl AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET Halftime shows are for Middle America Saturday, October 8 • 8:00 P.M. and that Beyoncé violated that norm. Westermann Stage, Concert Hall We also discussed the case of a UC AU Students: $5 Berkeley college who student was re- moved from a Southwest Airlines flight ADELPHI’S BEST OF BROADWAY for speaking Arabic on the phone. Saturday, October 15 • 8:00 p.m. During this last conversation a Upcoming Events Sunday, October 16 • 4:00 p.m. classmate described being questioned by Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Public Safety for speaking Arabic. The AU Students: $5 officer told him someone reported suspi- cious activity. He had offered “Salaam Saturday, October 1 CHIARA STRING QUARTET alaikum,” a standard greeting, to a cam- Friday, October 28 • 7:30 p.m. pus bunny while waiting for his mother Westermann Stage, Concert Hall to pick him up. It translates to “peace to Arboretum Tour AU Students: $5 you.” This is why campus education is so necessary. noon - 1p.m. Other students spoke up. One ADELPHI SYMPHONY BEST OF Meet in UC Lobby BROADWAY had been stopped by the Garden City ORCHESTRA police for walking along Cambridge Av- Thursday, November 3 • 8:00 p.m. enue to Rustica Brick Oven Café. Twice. Westermann Stage, Concert Hall Others reported a particular campus Build-a-Mascot at AU Students: $5 worksite as having a reputation for being unfriendly to blacks and some described Family Weekend MARAT/SADE being followed around by bookstore staff. noon- 2p.m. Written by Peter Weiss Rhonnie Jaus, Adelphi’s Title IX Coordinator, visited our class to discuss UC Main Lobby Tuesday, November 8 • 7:30 p.m. how to report campus discrimination. Wednesday, November 9 • 6:30 p.m. You can report with your name at http:// (post-show discussion) hr.adelphi.edu/title-ix/report/ and an Opportunities: Thursday, November 10 • 7:30 p.m. investigation will ensue. You can even Jobs and Friday, November 11 • 7:30 p.m. U report anonymously. And, it’s more than D just racism—you can report being tar- Saturday, November 12 E Internships . geted for your gender, sexual orientation, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. I H disability, religion, nationality and other 12:30 p.m. Sunday, November 13 P characteristics identified as a “protected L UC Room 213/214 2:00 p.m. E class” under the law. Olmsted Theatre D At her inauguration, President A AU Students: $5 . Riordan told the story of a black alumna C from the 1980s who said she never felt Panther Carnival A AMERICAN BRASS P that she belonged at Adelphi. That was QUINTET 1-6 p.m. U 30 years ago and we’re concerned that A some students may feel that way today. Parking Lot # 4 Connect We are calling for change. Let’s share these stories, whether they concern with us a micro aggression or something more today! extreme. Reporting is just the first step. /AUPACfan There’s a growing list of groups on campus working on this issue, including the @aupac Racial Justice Alliance, which includes 516.877.4000 eight student groups. The AU Community Reads for The Delphian EDITORIALS September 30, 2016 • 7 Let’s Have a Conversation About the Stanford Rapist

carceration rate of whites is much lower BY JESSICA WINANS than that of all other identified races, as well. Stanford University rapist Brock However, not only is Turner’s Turner was set free this summer after short jail sentence indicative of racism, serving only three months of a six-month but also sexism. We live in a male-dom- sentence and Adelphi University students inated society that is constantly sending aren’t having it. us signals, via the media and other ways, Picture six women: your friends, that perpetuate assumptions that women mother, aunt, girlfriend or sister all in a are inferior to men and should be submis- room together. Statistically speaking, one sive to them. Our patriarchal societal of those women will, or already has, fall- enables men to abuse women because it en victim to attempted or completed rape promotes the idea that a man’s word is in her lifetime. According to the Rape, greater than a woman’s. Abuse and Incest National Network, “I think a big part of it has to about 18 million American women and 3 do with the fact that some people think million American men have been victims. men still have more power over women,” While state laws define rape differently, said Jordon Garofalo, an acting major at it is essentially sexual intercourse carried Adelphi. “A lot of people think the world out forcibly or against the will of a male wouldn’t be able to survive without man. or female without consent. The fact [that Turner’s case] is a woman’s There are many Americans who versus a man’s word and a male judge apparently don’t see this as a serious spotlight in the mainstream media and instance, believe that it is racist due to its has a lot to do with his sentence being so crime, like the California judge who gave its newly profound place in our dialogue, emphasis on black rights over white. short.” Turner, a swimmer at Stanford convicted white privilege is not a modern concept. However, Kindeya Chiaro, a What can you do to change this? of raping a young woman behind a dump- White privilege stems from thousands political science major and gender studies Begin by participating in a conversation. ster, a six-month jail sentence—that he of years of the notion that, for whatever minor at Adelphi, believes such criticism These concepts of white then didn’t have to complete. reason, a darker skin tone was less pure is a double standard. “You have to ques- privileges and societal misogyny were Such a judicial outcome has or perfect than a lighter one. Historically tion why this is happening and take a step explored on campus at the Performing many college students across the nation speaking, the darker your skin, the lower back and ask what would’ve happened Arts Center’s Olmsted Theater on Thurs- wondering, how could someone who is your social class, perceived intelligence if Brock Turner was a black or Latino day, Sept. 29. At the event, 99 Adelphi found guilty of committing such a crime and perceived skill-set was. man,” Chiaro said. “Would the case have community members, including students, receive such a lenient punishment? Although we have tried as a played out differently? Would it have faculty, staff and administration, shared “One word: privilege,” said society to divert from this bigoted way of played out differently if the judge wasn’t the Stanford rape survivor’s letter and Pietro Piscotta, a former political science thinking – via, for example, the world- a white male [and former] Stanford ath- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s response major and anthropology major at Adelphi wide 1960s civil rights movement – it lete?” letter in an initiative to end sexual assault University. “Brock Turner is rich, white, still lingers. Movements--such as Black Consider that in 2010, according and gendered violence. male, straight and a college athlete. All Lives Matter (BLM), created after the to Prison Policy Initiative, a non-profit It’s a start. these factors cause him to get off with killing of an unarmed black teen, Trayvon which advocates against mass incarcera- such a short sentence.” Martin – that serve to end racism and tion, blacks made up only 16 percent While it might seem like a prejudice are under fire for allegedly of New York State’s population but 53 revolutionary concept due to its recent being racist themselves. BLM critics, for percent of its prison population. The in-

Hurried Minds Make Headless Horsemen apparent that our world is desperately in others, to speak at a panel discussion on- your own curiosity. If a story gives you need of the facts. campus, which served to be very enlight- pause, don’t scroll to the next tweet; be BY BRIAN JENNINGS ening. Hahn, a Fox contributor, flat-out your own reporter and have the mindful- Challenge yourself admitted that these news outlets exist ness to investigate. We know Donald It’s a Wednesday night in the to look beyond to entertain and not to inform. Yet, the Trump went on Dr. Oz to release his middle of September and all CNN wants vast majority of citizens consuming these medical records, yet very few citizens you to care about is how healthy Hillary 140 characters... channels on a daily basis have no idea of know the people of Flint, MI, are still Clinton and Donald Trump may be. Not that separation. The format is clear; 10- without significant federal aid. Challenge that the health of a presidential candidate If you dare to turn on any of the to 20-minute segments of panel analysis yourself to look beyond 140 characters; isn’t necessary information, but after a cable news networks, you may find your- is now considered news. Network news you may just discover a mind of your week and a half of worried commentary, self appalled by the obscene silliness of is no better, as the majority of their own. it begs the question what are they even the current format. While trying to spark broadcasts are no more than a localized trying to accomplish? The action “com- an inspiration for this very editorial, I briefing of your Twitter feed, highlighting mentary,” has become an ugly weapon found myself watching CNN, completely gossip, police blotter and viral videos. armed by big media outlets to disable bombarded with nonsense from Demo- The problem arising from all critical thinking. News and opinion have cratic and Republican pundits alike. For of this is that it has become too easy for gotten mixed in the cocktail of ambiguity, more than 20 minutes, the network stayed citizens to simply centralize their news existing for the sole purpose of obstruct- locked into a debate amongst four panel- intake to support their views and inter- ing the American people from having a ists, two were identified as Trump sup- ests. Almost all of the media we trust mind of their own. porters and two identified as being Ready is taken in the vein of our convictions, This isn’t a problem limited to for Hillary. One of the Hillary supporters and most of the time we even take these cable news. That format may be mean- actually argued that Trump isn’t fit to be so called “expert opinions,” as our own, ingless to most students who get their president because he “eats junk food.” blurring the lines even further from what information from various text conversa- Not only is that preposterous, it’s danger- we’ve heard and what we actually know. tions, Twitter accounts and Safari book- ous. If you wish to be informed in Last semester, Adelphi wel- this day and age, the only way to do so is marks. Regardless of how this generation Attentive member of the public consumes its information, it has become comed Christopher Hahn, amongst seek out the facts through the avenues of photo provided by nypost.com 8 • September 30, 2016 sPORTS The Delphian NE-10 Earns His Spot as Loudest Goalkeeper of the Week NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Week honors want more; we want to take home that BY FALLON MCCARTHY in the first month of the Panthers’ 2016 NE-10 Championship.” campaign. Powell knows what it’s like to When walking by Motamed “Playing with a vocal keeper is come out wanting to prove oneself. The Field, there’s always some activity to be extremely helpful,” said junior defender senior spent a majority of his first three seen, whether it be lacrosse practice or a Matt Giaconelli. “Since he’s so loud, it years waiting for his turn to prove him- field hockey game, some team or other makes it easier for me. He lets me know self in the net. doing some sprints or maybe an impor- when to tuck in or step up. His being vo- “I knew I had to wait my turn,” tant high school game going on. cal and communicating with the defense said the goalkeeper. “The guys ahead None of these, however, can be has kept us our clean sheets [shutout of me were doing really well so I tried confused with when the Adelphi men’s games].” to pick up every bit of knowledge from soccer team takes the field, which can be Along with their netminder, the them that I could.” easily distinguished by the sound of se- Brown and Gold have come out with a Powell has proven that it is in nior goalkeeper Spenser Powell’s strident vengeance, outscoring their opponents fact his turn, and that he won’t go out tones. 15-2 in their first seven contests. without a fight and a yell too. “I always talked a lot when “The team looks great; everyone “After last year, I knew we had a I was younger, in the classroom, any- clicks on and off the field,” said Powell. great group of guys returning so it’s now where,” said Powell. “It just translated “Practice is always a battle, but we’re all or never,” said Powell. “We have to stay over. I never shut up.” there together and for each other.” prepared and come in flying.” Powell has been playing soccer, The Panthers came out with The Brown and Gold are currently ranked and simultaneously giving opponents a chip on their shoulder, knowing that 17 in the nation with a 6-1 overall record, headaches, since he learned to walk, first they left some unfinished business on the 4-0 NE-10, and returned to action at playing with his older sister in their base- table at the end of last year when they home on Tuesday the 27th at 5 pm to face ment. The little soccer screamer grew up lost in the NE-10 Championship game to conference rival, Bentley. to play three years of varsity soccer and Southern New Hampshire and then fell also had a two-year stint playing tennis. Spenser Powell of the Adelphi Men’s to Wilmington in the first round of the soccer team NCAAs. The Massachusetts native has photo provided Adelphi Athletics shouted his way to six shutouts, a .933 “We got so close last year, we save percentage, and three consecutive could really taste it,” said Powell. “We

Soccer Midfielder Santoro Kicks Panthers off to Hot Start games.” BY NICOLETTA CUCCIO While the midfielder is skilled on both sides of the ball, her senior campaign has truly been highlighted by her Santoro, which derives from success in the box. the Latin word Sanctorum, means “feast “I definitely have a more offen- day of all the saints.” Morgan Santoro, sive mind this year,” said Santoro. “I’m an Adelphi women’s soccer midfielder, hungry to score goals. I want to make this has been feasting thus far during her my best year and I want to help the team senior season, as she has netted as many win an NCAA Championship.” goals through five games in 2016 as she After winning the NE-10 Con- did all year in 2015. Santoro has led the ference Championship in 2015 and finish- Panthers to an undefeated record and a ing the season with an 18-3-2 record, national rank of #5 in the country. Santoro confirms that the team’s hope Prior to her time at Adelphi, for this season is to win the conference Santoro attended Division I Central Con- for the second year in a row and strive to necticut University. At Central Connecti- Santoro high-fiving her teammates. compete to win the NCAA tournament. cut, she played in 40 games and started photo provided by Adelphi Athletics The 20-year-old is majoring in 22 times throughout the two seasons. attitude,” said Victoria Antonino, a fellow Although setting herself up psychology with aspirations of becoming Santoro totaled nine career points and senior midfielder. “Her competitiveness for her own personal success, the Long a physical education teacher along with a was a two-time NEC Rookie of the Week and desire to win drives everyone around Island native from Islip High School has soccer coach and a trainer. in her time there. her to be their best because we know also assisted four of her teammates in “I want to be remembered as In an attempt to be closer to we’re going to get the best out of her.” goals of their own, three of them all in a player that never gave up and would home, Santoro took a chance and trans- As a core midfielder for the one game. do anything for a win,” said Santoro. “I ferred to Adelphi knowing the success of Panthers, Santoro sets herself goals to “Morgan has such a positive want to be a positive player and I want to the program and a few familiar faces on accomplish before going into each match. impact on the team because she brings inspire others to work hard.” the team. “I always strive to complete my something so real and original to the “Morgan is one of those players passes, keep the flow of the game, make way she plays,” said Antonino. “She gets who you can tell is in love with the game runs off the ball and create plays when the job done and can be counted on to she plays and that is such a contagious going forward,” said Santoro. make an impact, especially in the tougher

The Sports section would like to announce a new series that will be indroduced in the nest issue called The Final Ride Series. We will be interviewing seniors playing their final year of eligibility in their respective sports. These Q&A’s will be a change for the athletes to say goodbye, and reflect on both their four years of playing college athletics and on the sport they’ve dedicated so much time and effort to. We hope you enjoy! -- Fallon McCarthy