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IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE STORM, STUDENTS GRAPPLE WITH THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANES IRMA, MARIA & HARVEY PAGE 6 & 7 2 THE TEASE Fall 2017 Layout and Graphics Editor Sophia Naves INSIDE THIS ISSUE Assistant Graphics Editor Brandi Kemp

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Follow Us @2GOCampusDelivery Fall 2017 news 5 DACA ARE DREAMS COMING TO AN END? Swany Fernandez & Kahelia Smellie The majority of DACA recipients are fro- six months to fi nd a solution for these Dream- nerable to deportation until Congress decides STAFF WRITERS Mexico, accounting for approved applica- ers hanging in the balance. otherwise by March 2018. tions of roughly 1.2 million. El Salvador “Now, we’re just in limbo,” said Cristal. “Six Whilst the decision to end the program re- President Donald Trump announced the comes in second and Guatemala, third. months to act doesn’t seem like enough time ceives praise from some Trump supporters, end of DACA on Sept. 4, leaving approxi- “[DACA] helped me become independent,” to give them to discuss and legalize a new am- Democrats and moderate Republicans have mately 800,000 undocumented immigrants said Cristal, a Guatemalan Dreamer who nesty for us.” disagreed with the repeal. in the United States in limbo. was brought to the U.S. by her mother when President Trump's decision to end DACA Republican Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah, The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals she was 4 years old in 1999 and now lives in may not be a surprise to either his supporters Thom Tillis of North Carolina and James (DACA) was fi rst enacted in 2012 through an Houston, Texas. or to his opposi- Lankford of Oklahoma have all backed the executive order made by President Trump’s “It has encouraged me THE BUCCANEER WILL BE tion. bill called SUCCEED -- “Solution for Undoc- predecessor, Barack Obama. to strive for more and be- Whilst campaign- umented Children through Careers, Employ- Those who were eligible to apply for DACA come a better person for HOSTING A SPECIAL CONFERENCE ing in the 2016 ment, Education and Defending Our Nation.” were granted access to legal driver's licenses, myself.” general election, "These are young people who are in limbo. work permits, health insurance, the opportu- Presently, Cristal works in ON DACA, THURSDAY, OCT. 26TH, Trump ran on It's not fair to them," Hatch said. "Many of nity to establish credit and other rights. a retail store and has plans “putting Ameri- them have proven themselves as decent, hon- According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immi- to become a surgical tech- 5:00-7:00PM. can citizens fi rst.” orable people who would make great citizens gration Services, the criteria for eligibility in- nician yet fears her status This slogan ap- in this country. We're providing a means cludes some of the following: must have been might interrupt her college pealed to his sup- whereby they could get there." under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012, education due to DACA's sudden end. Subse- porters who wanted stronger immigration While DACA recipients who were eligible to must have arrived in the U.S. while under the quently, she has postponed her enrollment in laws and more secure borders. apply for a renewal of their status must have age of 16, must have continuously resided in college. According to Daniel Bush's article, "Trump’s done so by Oct. 5, Senators, schools and oth- the U.S. from June 15, 2007 to the present, Before DACA, Cristal said that she always Decision to End DACA Explained" on the er supporters of the Dreamers came to the and must have graduated from a private or felt diff erent from her peers because of her PBS News Hour, states such as West Virginia, aid of these recipients. public high school, secondary school, or have secret of being undocumented. She said her Kansas, Texas and Arkansas “threatened to For example, Rhode Island Governor Gina obtained a GED or must have been enrolled in friends never alienated her but, since gaining sue the Trump administration unless it took Raimondo (D) announced Sept. 19 that the school, or had been an honorably discharged the benefi ts that came with DACA, she fi nally steps by Sept. 5 to end the program.” state would pay the renewal fees of their ap- veteran from the Coast Guard or Armed Forc- found a sense of normalcy and was on par to Currently, the Department of Homeland Se- proximately 3000 individuals. This $495 fee es. contributing like the rest of her peers. curity has stopped accepting applications for permitted individuals to apply for a two-year Now, President Trump has given Congress DACA, leaving the 800,000 individuals vul- extension of their DACA status.

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their experiences related to don’t feel like you asking us to come into a ings to develop the university’s coordinated IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE Hurricanes Maria and Irma but corner is making us involved.” response in an effort to create a larger impact felt instead that they were being Still, the discussions have garnered ideas and all are welcome to participate," she said. "talked at" rather than "talked about fundraising strategies, a donation drive Still, Caribbean students are concerned to." and ways to generate awareness on campus. about what is going to happen to them once “I feel like [the event] wasn’t A group has even been formed to investigate they run out of money. effective because people don’t ways to support the U.S. Virgin Islands and Most students from the islands are reliant on understand what’s going on in other islands in the Lesser Antilles. their parents and home countries for financial other places that are [being] af- The Buccaneer asked Amanda McDole, co- assistance. They’re worried about what will fected,” said one student from ordinator for the Office of Mission Engage- happen to them when their dining dollars run STORM the U.S. Virgin Islands. “They ment, about the Caribbean students who out and they cannot afford to eat on campus. Swany Fernandez & Paris Razor could have showed [a] video– wanted more individualized attention from They’re also concerned that because of the STAFF WRITERS they could have shown what was really going the school and about the resources that would desolation of their homes, they will not be on.” be provided. able to make tuition or pay off their outstand- For many Barry students, heading home at Junior political science major Kristina Davis is "We wanted to create a disaster relief team ing balances. the end of the semester is pure relief. Final- from the island of Anguilla, and like Castillo, with representation from this population. “It’s not that we’re upset or that we have a ly, the stress of the semester is over. No more her family also lost everything in the hurricane. Catholic Charities does provide a specific link bad attitude,” said Davis. “It’s because [we’re long nights staying up and studying for a test She has had minimal contact with her par- to assist in the Caribbean," she said. "Our di- unsure].” or doing homework–now you can rest. But, ents since the storms hit because of damage saster relief team [had a] meeting [where] we Sister Linda and her team of executives for some, going home won’t be that simple. to cell towers. She commends Mission En- had a student who personally has family in the are now in talks about how to relieve some Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma gagement’s initial attempt to reach out to vic- Caribbean that took on the leadership role of of the financial burden from the Caribbean in the Caribbean and Hurricane Maria in tims like herself but said they failed to high- identifying the needs of this community. Cam- students who have been impacted by the hur- Puerto Rico have made it almost impossible light the people who were connected to and pus Ministry and Counseling & Psychological ricanes but, as of the date of our publication, for some Barry students to return home. affected by storms. Services at Barry have also made themselves nothing was decided. Senior communication major Genesis Castillo At the event, several Barry leaders spoke available to supporting students." "We've been very concerned for our stu- was one of the 3.4 million people affected by then students were asked to form groups in McDole said she was glad to see the amount dents," she said. "It's very difficult to be apart Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico. corners to come up with suggestions that of student leaders emerging through this from your family when you know what they're She is originally from Cataño, Puerto Rico, could be used to help with the relief effort. tragedy. going through." which neighbors the city of San Juan. “We want to be involved,” said Davis. “We "There will continue to be organized meet- She also suggests that students contact the di- Castillo and her mother initially rector of financial aid to make feared they would lose their home her aware of their hardship. during Irma because of their prox- Dean of Students Maria Alverez imity to the coast but Irma narrowly STUDENTS GRAPPLE WITH THE EFFECTS OF told The Buccaneer in an email that missed the coast last minute. Howev- the university is working with stu- er, when Hurricane Maria landed, dents from the Caribbean islands they were not so lucky. HURRICANES IRMA, MARIA & HARVEY and that students from the islands “It was complete chaos,” said Cas- affected (Puerto Rico, the U.S. tillo. “We lost everything.” Virgin Islands, Dominica, An- Hurricane Maria made landfall in tigua/Barbuda, St. Martin and Puerto Rico as a category four storm Tortola) were notified that they in the early morning of Sept. 20 with should come in to the Office of wind speeds of 155 mph, according to Student Affairs for their needs to NPR. be assessed. Castillo went four days without Some students will still be al- talking to her family in Puerto Rico lowed to register for the up- and not knowing the condition of her coming spring semester, Alverez home. Then, finally, she made contact said, even if they have outstand- with her mother that Friday to hear ing balances due to non-pay- the devastating news. ment. Their balance, however, "Where am I going to go after my will not be eliminated. Christmas break?" said Castillo. "Be- Vice President for Business and cause I'm in fall now playing volleyball Finance at Barry Sue Rosenthal but, then after that, where am I going said that Sister Linda and her to go?" team plan to base their final de- Barry’s Office of Mission Engage- cisions on student feedback. ment held a Disaster Relief Dialogue on Sept. 26, which aimed to provide HURRICANE HARVEY an opportunity for the campus com- About one month prior to Hur- munity to share their ideas on how the ricane Maria, Hurricane Har- university should respond. vey made contact in Rockport, Some students wanted the oppor- Texas as a category four storm. tunity to voice their needs and share Genesis Castillo’s house in Puerto Rico demolished after Hurricane Maria. Photo courtesy of Genesis Castillo On Aug. 25, this natural disaster Fall 2017 News 7

There is also a collection of supplies Facilitate sports and recreational activ- (non-perishable food items, new and un- ities for children of refugee families and opened hygiene products, diapers, flashlights, provide refugee parents with information batteries and bottled water) being driven by about the American higher education the Student Government Association. system on Saturday, October 21 Drop-off locations are at Campus Ministry,

Landon (near Atrium), De Porres Center for Ethical leadership Thompson Hall 113 and Karen Stalnaker of Campus Athletics – Health & Sports Center 108. Ministry offered this prayer to

provide guidance during hardships. STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES "The CCSI works closely with its communi- The Guest House by Rumi ty partners (largely, nonprofit organizations) to identify ways the university can respond to This being human is a guest house. needs identified by the affected communities Every morning a new arrival. in the wake of the storms and earthquake," A joy, a depression, a meanness, Hurricane Harvey caused historic flooding, leaving thousands of Houston-area residents said Courtney Berrien, associate director of some momentary awareness comes homeless. Photography Courtesy of dw.com the Center for Community Service Initiatives. As an unexpected visitor. If you are interested in volunteering, there Welcome and entertain them all! brought 130 mph winds, storm surges and ed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and is a list of events that were already planned Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, tornadoes all throughout southeast Texas the earthquakes in Mexico. by the CCSI for the semester and now relate who violently sweep your house that left 50 counties flooded, over 30,000 peo- Campus Ministry will host several of these directly to disaster relief efforts: empty of its furniture, ple in shelters and a total of 450,000 disaster prayer services throughout the year and is still treat each guest honorably. victims. available for spiritual guidance for students -Alternative Breaks Open House He may be clearing you out Harvey's impact went as far as causing flash and faculty who need it. Learn about opportunities to travel to region- for some new delight. floods in neighboring cities in Arkansas, Ken- "In my experience, people are always search- al and international locations in support of The dark thought, the shame, the malice, tucky and Tennessee. It was catastrophic and ing for the meaning behind catastrophic university-community partnerships that pro- meet them at the door laughing, was the worst of its kind since Hurricane Wil- events and often reach out or go back to their mote social justice through the Alternative and invite them in. ma impacted South Florida in 2005. religion or spiritual practice," said Director Breaks program on Thursday, October 12 Be grateful for whoever comes, It is expected that Hurricane Harvey is go- of Campus Ministry Karen Stalnaker. -Catholic Charities Florida Keys Hurri- because each has been sent ing to be one of the most expensive natural "When trauma and suffering happen in one’s cane Relief Project as a guide from beyond. disasters in U.S. history, at about $160 billion life, it often reminds the person of how life is Help those affected in the Florida Keys by dollars. The Motiva Port Arthur refinery, the so unpredictable and that can be scary. Cam- Hurricane Irma on Saturday, October 14 Jalaluddin Rumi, translation by industry that processes one-third of Ameri- pus Ministry offers a place to worship and to (tentatively scheduled) Coleman Barks (The Essential Rumi) ca’s crude oil, was shut down due to flooding allow people to know we care." -Church World Family Service Day waters. This also impacts civilians in Texas who OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY AC- have to pay higher gas prices and struggle to TION obtain gas in the first place. Harvey also caused $29.8 million in damage University Provost John to public buildings in the Houston area. Murray informed stu- King Guerrero, a senior majoring in social dents that classes for the work, was in Miami when Harvey hit but has fall semester have been family in Houston, Texas who was impacted extended into the final by the storm. week of exams, meaning "I was concerned [about my family] and I'd a classroom lecture will be call them every day to keep myself secured accompanied with your that they were all right," said Guerrero. "I exam. There will be no was able to keep up with them until the hur- changes to the schedule for ricane hit and the day I gave [them] a phone Thanksgiving break or to call and there wasn't a ring I knew that it fi- commencement. nally hit Houston," Barry has partnered with Their apartment complex and car were Catholic Charities USA flooded and, after the hurricane, they stayed and students can donate in a hotel. via their website www. catholiccharitiesusa.org or PRAYER FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS by calling 1-800-919-9338. One hundred percent of On Thurs., September 28, Campus Minis- the proceeds goes to indi- try held a prayer service in Cor Jesu Chapel. viduals and families that Led by Father Cristobal Torres, the service have experienced natural Hurricane Irma swept through Barry University, uprooting several trees like this one outside of the soccer field. aimed to stand in solidarity with those affect- disasters. Photography by Anastasia Zharova 8 News Fall 2017

ian refugees and travelers from seven Mus- lim-majority countries. Does a team follow the position of President Paris Razor BARRY'S ETHICS BOWL TEAM Trump's intention of protecting its citizens by STAFF WRITER denying the entry of refugees and others into the United States or emphasize that the Mus- lim ban is a form of islamophobia? Barry University's Ethics Bowl team, a DEBATES THEIR WAY TO REGIONALS "In general, the cases we get are very diverse group of students who evaluate and debate and come from a plethora of topics and disci- ethical cases, earned third place at the 21st presses argument No.1, another person who to the judge's questions. plines. I can't say I hated any of them but Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Cham- expresses argument No.2, another person By the end of the debate, each team receives I definitely fancied some more than others,” pionship in Dallas, Texas on Feb. 26 and are who expresses argument No.3, a fourth per- four scores that are tallied. The highest score said Kavege. “If there's a case about biomed- preparing to compete for a spot at regionals son who responds to possible objections from wins the round. ical ethics, I always get really excited, it's my on Nov. 2, 2017. the competitor's team, and the fifth person on THE CASES specialty and I love it.” the team offers recommendations. The cases for this year's Ethics Bowl Cham- WHAT IS THE ETHICS BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP? The second team offers rebuttals to the ar- pionship included topics of death, controver- HOW DOES THE BARRY ETHICS BOWL TEAM PREPARE The Ethics Bowl National Championship is guments. sial policies and moral dilemmas. THEMSELVES? a competition at the Association for Practical Ethics Bowl team member Llona Kavege, The first possible case questioned the event Barry's team undergoes extensive prepa- and Professional Ethics annual conference a junior biology and philosophy major, said of a Dutch general practitioner who eutha- ration and practice before a championship. where different teams present reasoned posi- that she's filled with mixed feelings while nized a 41-year-old alcoholic who had failed Each team is given 15 cases before the com- tions on contemporary issues with a panel of petition to begin their work without judges to assess each team's position. knowing which case or positions they One team is named the winner. will present weeks later. Each team must compete in a regional Teams can only prepare themselves competition first. The top four teams by extensive research and hypothesizing out of 25 in the region can qualify for what questions the judges will ask and the national competition. So far, Bar- what position they think will be the most ry's team has gone to nationals five out effective. of 11 times. “It’s a lot of work but it’s really sat- "It’s really neat to go into the Ethics isfying. It’s really great to associate with Bowl where there's this big room with a team that wins all of the time," said many tables and teams and when you Wilcox. walk in people say ‘Oh no!’ knowing The 22nd Intercollegiate Ethics that we’re taken seriously. Teams don’t Bowl Competition will be held in Chi- want to debate us,” said Dr. Joel Wil- cago, Illinois on March 3-4, 2018. cox, a philosophy professor and the team's co-adviser. At nationals, there are a total of 32 INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM? teams who are competing. A random Besides the joy of winning and receiving draw is picked to see which two teams a resume boost, being on the team can compete for a round. After two teams earn a student philosophy credits. are chosen to compete, the teams face The team meets every Monday from Ethics Bowl team members may debate a case based on the suicide plot of 13 Reasons Why, a popular 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a portion of the each other in a room with a panel of Netflix series, in this year’s championship. three judges. semester and each student can earn a single credit. Students of any major are en- At regionals, the judges may be lawyers, phi- waiting on the other team's rebuttal. "It's very rehabilitating over twenty-one times. The con- couraged to join the team and there are no losophy professors, businessmen and educa- rewarding to be able to tackle any objections troversy surrounds whether conditions allow qualifications to join. tional superintendents. At nationals, most of because we know the amount of preparation for someone to undergo euthanasia and who "The Ethics Bowl is the most rewarding part the judges are philosophers and lawyers. it took to plan. [But] when the other team decides if a person can or cannot commit as- of my job because I get to work very close- comes up with a brilliant objection we failed sisted suicide, along with potential abuse. ly with the students one on one. The team is THE DEBATE to anticipate, I like to see it as a challenge and The second case discusses the Netflix show certainly a source of pride, not only for our For each debate, the moderator will share really exciting!" "13 Reasons Why" based on the Jay Asher department, but for the whole university," the case that is to be debated. Once the case After the debate, the judges have 10 minutes novel by the same name. It follows the story said Dr. Sandra Fairbanks, philosophy pro- has been revealed, the teams have the task to to question both teams. The teams have to of a teenage girl who commits suicide and fessor and co-adviser to the team. figure out what questions they will be asked respond on the spot to the judges' questions. records tapes for those who she believes con- If you're interested in debating and enjoy about the case and prepare a position that The judges score the first team for their tributed to her suicide. speaking in public about philosophical issues, will persuade the judges. presentation, their initial response and the Criticism of this show surrounds how it the Ethics Bowl may be the extracurricular The first team has two minutes to prepare response to the judge’s questions. glamorized suicide and inadvertently encour- activity for you. their case with only a blank piece of paper The second team is only judged on the qual- aged teenagers to commit suicide instead of For more information on joining the team, and a pen to aid them. The first team has to ity of their rebuttal. asking for help. you may contact write out their argument and each person Then, a second case is presented. The sec- Another case questions the ethical integrity Dr. Sandra Fairbanks at sjfairbanks@ will have their assigned role: one person who ond now goes first and is judged for their pre- of President Trump's Muslim ban where the barry.edu describes the facts, another person who ex- sentation, initial response and their responses president suspended the admission of Syr- Dr. Joel Wilcox at [email protected]. Fall 2017 News 9 WOMEN'S TENNIS WINS NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP, AGAIN

Kahelia Smellie suring the team understood their goals and worked cohesively. STAFF WRITER Both Pain and Goia were a part of two na- tional championships and won their fi rst Barry University women’s tennis team took championship in Altamonte Springs in 2014. the NCAA Champion title for the third time Goia, who was previously injured, was hap- after beating Lynn University (30-0 to 24-3) py to be a part of history in the making. at Sanlando Park last May. “Our team was great not only because of This makes Barry's 17th national champion- how hard we worked but we had great chem- ship win and the university’s third national title. istry. We inspired each other to work and do The women's team won the Sunshine State better and we knew our goal and worked to Conference's 100th national championship, achieve it," she said. "It was awesome that in all sports, in league history and became the I was able to end my school athletic career third team in Barry University athletics histo- with a NCAA Championship win. I was re- ry to fi nish a season undefeated. ally happy.” Head coach Avi Kigel stated that he was Sophomore Maria Cerrini was also excited very proud of the team for what they have that her fi rst season ended in a championship accomplished. title. “Our goal for this season is to replicate the “It was overwhelming at fi rst but, at the end, success we had for the past season,” said Kigel. we were really happy. Every member of the The team trains fi ve days per week with two team each has diff erent personalities which hours on the court and one hour of condi- helped us to achieve our goal,” she said. tioning. When asked about the goal for this season, Past teammates who recently graduated from Cerrini said they "would love to continue the Barry University, Ana Pain and Karina Goia, success of last season and to do even better.” aided the team in staying focused and en-

The women’s tennis team show off their hard-earned national championship rings and Ad designed by Brandi Kemp trophy after the Ring Ceremony. Photography by Anastasia Zharova. 10 Sports Fall 2017 ASK THE ATHLETES Eva Patyi CONTRIBUTING WRITER 8. If you were 80 years old, what would you Best I Ever Had by Drake Getting a scholarship to Barry to play baseball. tell your children? 7. If you were on an island and could 5. What are your long-term goals in athletics? SAROLTA ADONYI Normal is boring, weirdness is a good thing. only bring three things, what would you To get to play professionally. 9. If there was a movie produced about bring? 6. If you could sing one song on Amer- Rowing yourlife, who would play you and why? A bed, fresh water and a laptop. Considering ican Idol, what would it be? 1. What is your height, weight, origin, A girl with a big nose. there is WiFi. Closer by the Chainsmokers. age, position? 8. If you were 80 years old, what would 7. If you were on an island and could only I'm 5'7" and 141 pounds. I'm 20 years old SUNDAY DECH you tell your children? bring three things, what would you bring? from Hungary. Port (right side) Basketball Don't stress over insignifi cant stuff and be Cell phone, a book and a baseball 2. What are your main motivations for do- yourself. Always fi nd happiness in everything 8. If you were 80 years old, what would ing athletics? 1. What is your height and weight? Ori- you do. you tell your children? To keep myself in shape. If I miss practice for gin? Position? 9. If there was a movie produced about Chase your dreams because you never know weeks, I feel like a whale. I'm 6'5" and 210 pounds. South Sudanese/ your life, who would play you and why? what could happen. 3. What do you enjoy most about athletics? Australian. I play guard. My best friend. Cause we grew up together 9. If there was a movie produced about I like giving it my all and just killing it every 2. What are your main motivations for do- and he knows everything about me. your life, who would play you and why? practice. I think the coaches enjoy that! ing athletics? Mark Walters. He's an intense person and I 4. What have been your major high- It's a lot of fun. I looked up to my older broth- REUBEN PINO think he could play me pretty well. er and that's what he did. lights/achievements in athletics? Baseball I get to travel to a lot of beautiful places. 3. What do you enjoy most about athletics? JOSEFINA FOA TORRES Teamwork, working together for a single pur- 1. What is your age, height and weight? 5. What are your long-term goals in Golf athletics? pose. Coming together with the team and ev- Origin? Position? I don’t want to become a professional rower erybody sticking as one. I'm 21 years old, 6'2" and 205 pounds. From 1. What is your age, height and weight? after college, but I do plan to stay close to the 4. What have been your major high- Miami, Fla. I'm a catcher. Origin? Position? sport. Maybe I'll be able to do that as a sports lights/achievements in athletics? 2. What are your main motivations for do- I am 20 years old. I come from Córdoba, Ar- manager. Winning two championships to Perth Wild- ing athletics? gentina. Weight: 53 kg (116 pounds). Height: 6. If you could sing one song on American cats and East Perth Eagles in Australia. As a kid, I loved playing. Something I've en- 5’3’’ Idol, what would it be? 5. What are your long-term goals in joyed doing since I was 4-years-old. 2. What are your main motivations for A funny song to hide my terrible voice. athletics? 3. What do you enjoy most about athletics? doing athletics? 7. If you were on an island and could only To play professionally, but I'd like to see how Friendships and teammates. They're awesome. Firstly, sports are great for our health and it bring three things, what would you bring? far I can make it. And I get to do something I love every day. gives us energy. Secondly, it helps us build and My mom. Moms know everything, right? A 6. If you could sing one song on Amer- 4. What have been your major high- shape our personality in an incredible way. I book and a bug killer. I hate spiders! ican Idol, what would it be? lights/achievements in athletics? am the kind of person that loves setting goals REUBEN PINO SUNDAY DECH JOSEFINA FOA TORRES Fall 2017 Sports 11 at the beginning of a season to train with a pays off . But, most importantly, to enjoy the mental strength and to win the German 3. What do you enjoy most about athletics? clear purpose. process and have fun while pursuing their goals. Team Championships with my region. I love being able to wake up every day know- 3. What do you enjoy most about ath- 9. If there was a movie produced about 6. If you could sing one song on Ameri- ing that I get the privilege to play the game I letics? your life, who would play you and why? can Idol, what would it be? love at a competitive level. Also, I enjoy all the I like competing and taking part in big events Jennifer Aniston would play me because she is a Empire state of mind by Alicia Keys. friendships and connections I've been able to where I get to meet people from everywhere. I great actress, she has an incredible sense of hu- 7. If you were on an island and could only make throughout my career. also love challenges and risks; certainly some- mor, she is always smiling and because she’s able bring three things, what would you bring? 4. What have been your major highlights/ thing golf gives you in every round! to play pretty much any character she wants to! A good book, one package of jasmine rice achievements in athletics? 4. What have been your major high- and a photo of my family. My major highlights would be keeping a lights/achievements in athletics? CHARLOTTE KLASEN 8. If you were 80 years old, what would shutout against Lynn University (No. 2 in the Last season, we won regionals and nationals Tennis you tell your children? nation) and PBA (No. 13 in the nation) my with the team and that is something I will al- Not to worry too much about the future and to en- sophomore season. 1.What is your age, height and weight? ways remember. We worked really hard the joy life; and to try to become the best of yourself. 5. What are your long-term goals in athletics? Origin? Position? whole season with coach and everybody on the 9. If there was a movie produced about My long-term goals would be to win a confer- I'm 21 years old, 5'8" and 160 pounds. From team. So, fi nishing it the way we did was like a your life, who would play you and why? ence championship, regional championship, Germany (in the region of Hanover, lower dream come true. Jennifer Lawrence, just because I really like and national championship. Saxony); not competing this year, but will be 5. What are your long-term goals in her as an actress and because I believe she 6. If you could sing one song on Ameri- able to play for the team in spring 2018. athletics? could represent me quite well. can Idol, what would it be? 2. What are your main motivations for doing I want to keep on working and improving my “Pocketful of Sunshine” by Natasha Beding- athletics? game as much as I can to continue helping the fi eld…Duh. We (me and my three siblings) started tennis MICHAEL SCHERALDI team and so Barry gets more wins for the up- Soccer 7. If you were on an island and could only because of our mother, who still plays tennis; coming years! bring three things, what would you bring? it's good for the mind and body; great way to 1. What is your age, height and weight? 6. If you could sing one song on Ameri- A knife, a desalination device and Bear Grylls. get social contacts; to stay fi t. Origin? Position? can Idol, what would it be? 8. If you were 80 years old, what would 3.What do you enjoy most about athletics? I'm 21 years old, 5’11” and170 pounds. From Hmm, maybe Shape of you by Ed Sheeran. you tell your children? To have passion for something and to share Geneva, Florida (Near Orlando) and I'm a 7. If you were on an island and could Don’t take anything in life for granted. There this passion with my family, to set personal goalkeeper. only bring three things, what would you will always be problems... But, by adjusting goals and to achieve goals. 2. What are your main motivations for do- bring? your attitude and making the most of your 4.What have been your major high- ing athletics? I would bring a friend, water and a bike to go situation you will fi nd that your only problem lights/achievements in athletics? One of my motivations for doing athletics is explore the island! was your attitude. International titles in doubles with my sister my love and enjoyment of the game. When 8. If you were 80 years old, what would 9. If there was a movie produced about (2). Place at the German Championships un- I play, all my stress goes away. My only focus you tell your children? your life, who would play you and why? der 18. is on playing and nothing else. Another is my I would tell them to practice a sport, but not Kevin Hart because of our uncanny resem- 5.What are your long-term goals in athletics? grandfather who I shared the love of sports any sport, one they feel passionate about. I blance and the fact that we’re both comedic To become a better player, to work on my with while I was growing up. would tell them to work hard because eff ort geniuses.

Photography by Jazmin Brown SAROLTA ADONYI MICHAEL SCHERALDI CHARLOTTE KLASEN 12 Foreign Fall 2017 HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD Eva Patyi All Hallows, while the evening before was of their houses to guide the spirits in order to and other delights CONTRIBUTING WRITER called All Hallows Eve. This is how we de- find their way home. In the end of the cele- Los Dias de los Muertos is one of Mexico’s rived the term Halloween. bration, they also send colorful lanterns float- biggest and best known holidays. The Mex- Ghost costumes, shabby, bloody, punched bed Dressing up in costumes is also a very basic ing down the rivers out to the sea to light up ican Days of the Dead Festival has common sheets, carved pumpkins, spiders and candy. part of the holiday. The tradition started when the spirits way back to the world of dead. roots with Halloween, but is also a mixture of Most of us associate Halloween with dressing people began to fear that ghosts who came the European traditions brought by the Span- up in scary costumes and trolling the neigh- from the dead would tear down and destroy the CAMBODIA ish conquistadors and the Aztec and Mayan borhood to decide between tricks or treats on livings’ houses, fields and roads. To avoid this, The P’chum Ben at the Pagoda people who lived in Central America. pumpkin-lit porches. Each year, fewer tradi- many wore masks and other scary gears to pre- Instead of October, Cambodian Buddhists The Aztec form of the festival was not short tional costumes appear on the streets because tend that they were ghosts as well, so the dead celebrate the Pak Ben in September, which at all. The celebration went on for almost youngsters rather represent the most popular would not disturb them and their territories. lasts 14 days. They wake up very early every two months in which the dead was highly super heroes on this night. Yet, whether you day to prepare food offerings and gifts to the honored. However, just like before, with the follow the old traditions or not, this holiday has monks who live in the local pagoda and to spread of Catholicism, the festival dedicated deeper roots than you may know. SIMILAR FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD their ancestors. The food is offered with a to the dead was held together with All Saints While these are the roots of the American prayer in order to reach their loved ones. On Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (No-

Japanese citizens fill the streets, lighting paper lanterns to guide the spirits ‘home’ during The Obon Festival. Photo courtesy of Japino.net HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The very first form of Halloween—the holiday, a similar concept makes up many the very last day of the holiday, people go to vember 2). These dates are now celebrated in roots of today's holiday version—comes from other important parts of many cultures the pagoda with sweet-flavored rice and bean Mexico as Los Dias de los Muertos. Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival of the around the world. treats wrapped in banana leaves to make Like the Japanese spirits, in Mexico, the dead dead. From the territories of Great Britain to the P’chum Ben - the Festival of the Dead – return to their family home for a visit. They France, October 31 was celebrated as the day JAPAN special. This signifies the end of the Pak Ben. have photographs placed on a family altar when boundaries between the two worlds— The Obon, or the Festival of the Lanterns To guide the hungry spirits who don't have where people also put offerings of flowers living and dead—disappeared and the ghosts The Japanese Halloween, Obon, is surpris- living relatives, it is also common that a mix- which represent the brevity of all life, drinks of people who've passed away traveled from ingly held every year in August and is also ture of rice and sesame seed are prepared and food alongside the photographs such as the mortal to the living world. The holiday popularly known as The Festival of Lanterns. each morning and spread along the ground sweets, fruits, bread, salt, and water. Brightly was dedicated to Mother Nature’s hiberna- Just like in the American counterpart, the in front of the pagoda. In this way, the lonely colored and intricately cut tissue paper fes- tion during the cold winter until its rebirth on boundary between the two worlds vanishes spirit’s memory survives. toon the altar, waving like multi-colored flags. the first day of spring. and the dead comes to the living world; the On the day of the P’chum Ben festival, peo- Grooming supplies such as a washbasin and When the Romans conquered the land of only difference is the souls are not angry ple wear their most beautiful clothes, they soap are provided for the spirits to refresh the Celts, Samhain was combined with the ghosts but they are the kind ancestors who spend their time with family and friends at themselves after their long journey. Roman festival of the dead, which was also return to visit their relatives. the local pagoda, listen to music and speeches As we can see, one can have many different in October. After the spread of Christianity, People prepare special food for the spirits, by monks and enjoy the delicious dishes they reasons to celebrate but whatever the reason the church attached the holiday to the cel- whom they have pictures of in churches and have made for the special event. is, Halloween seems to remain a most popu- ebration of the martyrs and saints on the in their homes. When it gets dark, villagers lar celebration all around the world. first day of November, which was called All light paper lanterns and hang them in front MEXICO Saints Day. The Christian festival was called Los Dias de los Muertos, sugared skulls Fall 2017 Foreign / EDITORIAL 13

to Americans, our own people. America lost hundreds of its own in Hurricane Katrina. TOP 9 HALLOWEEN COSTUME GLOBAL WARMING We saw millions of people who could not afford to leave and were trapped in Super Dome hell. Fast forward to 2017 PREDICTIONS FOR 2017 LOVES MINORITIES In Hurricane Harvey, we saw people who chose not to leave the storm’s path and were Maya Vargas eventually stuck; we saw people lose their homes and face damages and disruption but Daenerys Targaryen, Mother of Dragons (Game of Thrones) CONTRIBUTING WRITER what we also saw unity. Due to all the help and precautions, we only lost about sixty lives Pennywise Clown (It) Racism is nothing new in America. Honest- with Hurricane Harvey. We could have lost Wonder Woman ly, after pushing Native Americans off their hundreds. People were seen helping others land and forcing Africans on a one-way cruise and were going out of their way to make sure The Last Jedi, Luke Skywalker & Rey (Star Wars) to America you would think that eventually those affected by the storm felt a sense of to- people of color would get a break, right? Sad- getherness as soon as possible. It did not mat- Belle (Beauty & The Beast) ly, in America this is a cycle that cannot be ter the color or religion. I’m glad we did not broken. Fifty-eight percent of people today see these images of looters or criminals when Baywatch Lifeguard say that they believe racism is a big problem we saw Hurricane Harvey. We took in images in America. Less than half of them believed of positivity and togetherness. Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) in racism twenty years ago. Most recently, Hurricane Maria destroyed T-Rex Inflatable Costume As we transition into this new America, a lot much of the Caribbean and it barely made of things are being denied; for example, the headlines. Face it! America doesn’t care about Donald Trump fact that we are in a global warming crisis or anyone but ourselves. Yet, let’s not forget Puerto that environmental racism still exists. America Rico is a part of us. Puerto Rico is an American has decided to leave the Paris Climate Accord, territory yet we gave them no assistance before so now when the world ends, at least we’ll have the hurricane. The hurricane left them with- ourselves to help because we’re an indepen- out power and clean water and it may remain dent country that needs no one. The United that way for months. People have not been able States then received a rebuke from the United to contact their families, homes were washed Nations on human rights. A UN committee away. People are cleaning themselves in creeks, issued an early warning over conditions in the whenever possible. Yet, the fact that they have U.S. and urged the Trump administration to been in a deep recession for 11 years is hinder- reject discrimination. You know it’s bad here ing their hopes for assistance from their own when other nations come together to tell us people. When money becomes more import- that we’re a bunch of racists. ant than lives, we should question what kind of Communities of color face some of the worst America we are living in. environmental devastation in this country. With Hurricane Katrina, FEMA took forev- New Orleans, Houston, Puerto Rico are just er to help those who lived in the Ninth Ward, PENNYWISE CLOWN (IT) a few examples of areas that have felt the ef- which is one of the poorest parts of New Orle- fects of climate change on our environment. ans, but the city was quick to rebuild the Super Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath images Dome and downtown New Orleans. of mostly black hurricane victims and looters With Hurricane Harvey, they received and caused new debates. In the aftermath of Ka- raised more money in comparison to Katrina. trina, images and live footage were flashed all Perhaps, Texas is more highly valued. over the internet and television, but they told And now, with Hurricane Maria, she was lost different stories. Reporters would say Cauca- in the shadow of the president’s Twitter battle WONDER WOMAN sians were “finding” or “on the hunt to find” with NFL and NBA super stars paying tribute and black people were “looting” or “stealing” to America at their games. from homes. Puerto Rico shouldn’t hold their breath be- New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thom- cause if someone isn’t building a hotel or golf as said “people are too afraid of black people course there, then they will have to wait. The to go in and save them.” Rumors of shootings only way Puerto Rico will receive help at this and riots made people afraid to take in people point is if they stood up proud for the national who were being portrayed as thugs and thieves. anthem. Rapper Kanye West brought light to the racial How about this? The news need focus on issue when he stood next to Mike Myers and bringing awareness to the people who are going told America on national television, “George through these natural disasters and not what they

Bush doesn’t care about black people.” are doing in times of desperation. DAENERYS TARGARYEN (GAME OF THRONES) THE LAST JEDI, LUKE SKYWALKER (STAR WARS) In the news, the victims of the hurricane were referred to as refugees. When we think of refugees, we think of people from differ- Photos courtesy of HBO ent lands. But this was how we were referring 14 editorial Fall 2017 editorial / creative

From left to right: Maliyah Armstrong, Briana Grumet, Rebekka Greenwalt, Stephanie Rodriguez, Tatiana Diaz and Kameera Rampersad embracing their natural beauty and different complexions. Photography by Breana Mercado.

been easier to cast a darker actress in the role? casian. It wasn’t until I heard her speak that I Estimates of the total number of deaths vary, How about Lupita Nyong’o, who won an knew she was Hispanic—Cuban, it turns out. ranging from a low of 547 to a high of 12,166. Academy Award for her work in 12 Years a So, where did the idea around colorism get Why did Dictator Trujillo commit this atro- OWN Slave. Where did she go? Her recent proj- its legs? cious act? While reportedly Trujillo received ects—voice work in the Star Wars films and According to Newsweek, skin tone was used claims that Haitians were stealing crop and a live action adaptation of The Jungle Book. as tool of separation during slavery. Slaves with cattle from Dominican borderland residents, She’s a great actress, but do people not want darker skin were field slaves while slaves with Trujillo was a supporter of anti-Haitianism. to see Lupita Nyong’o's ebony skin gracing lighter skin, who were usually products of the Antihaitianismo can be traced back to a their movie screens? relationship between a female slave and the policy of racial segregation instituted by the YOUR Now, back to me. I remember the first time slave owner, were house slaves. House slaves Spaniards in the Dominican Republic. anyone called me ‘dark’. While talking about were usually treated better than field slaves, In a Huffington Post column written by Ma- another classmate who had dark skin, I re- given better food and taught how to read. ria Alejandra Casale-Hardin, she shares how member saying, “Well, I’m not as dark as her.” In South Asian culture, according to Huff- her aunt wanted her son to break up with his My friend rolled her eyes and said, “Yeah, but ington Post, lighter skin in India is associated girlfriend of Afro-Latina heritage. you’re dark.” To this day, I’ll never forget how with a standard for which to strive. The caste Pleading with him, she said, "You don't want COLOR mad I was at the statement and I didn’t really system in India, while outlawed by the govern- to bring ugly kids into the world. What if you Destiny Ricks understand why I was so mad. I vehemently ment, still plays a large role in Indian society. have a girl and she comes out with pelo malo?" CONTRIBUTING WRITER denied that I was dark-skinned and I asserted In pre-colonial times, the wealthy were more 'Pelo malo' translates to 'bad hair', meaning that my skin was medium-toned. My friend likely to spend time indoors while peasants of- afro-textured hair. Growing up in southern Georgia, I always just let it go. ten worked outside. This divide led to lighter There are many challenges that Afro-Latinos thought of myself as in the “middle”—not too Looking back at my middle-school aged self, skin being associated with the upper class and face in their community. light-skinned, not too dark-skinned. A perfect I was so insulted to be called dark. I was go- darker skin being associated with the lower They often face discrimination and criticism milk chocolate. I was very proud of that. I didn’t ing through the phase everyone goes through class. The caste system also caused lighter from both their Latino and African commu- become aware of the never-ending Cold War where we believe there is only one definite for skin to be a symbol of affluence and success. nities. Yet, there is also a sense of pride and between light-skinned and dark-skinned people ugly and pretty. After some reflection, I real- Latino culture is also subject to colorism both awareness among Afro-Latinos, possibly due until I became interested in film. ized that many of the female celebrities that I within Latin America and the U.S. to the rise of Afro-Latino with high-profile For example, you may have heard the debate admired or liked were mostly lighter-skinned. 'Mejorar la raza' is a term often used in Latin careers like Lauren Vélez, Dania Ramirez, about Zoe Saldana being cast as Nina Sim- Thandie Newton, Zoe Saldana, Vanessa American countries, meaning 'improve the race'. Arlenis Sosa and Joan Smalls. one in Nina. Nina Simone was an R&B and Williams, Priyanka Chopra, Raven Symone, According to Huffington Post, it implies that Colorism affects multiple cultures around the jazz singer particularly known for being dark- Halle Berry, Salma Hayek. Latinos should marry a whiter person to have world. skinned and struggling in the music industry Moving to Miami, I became even more aware of better-looking kids. In this case, better-looking is The desire for lighter skin tones and Euro- at the time because of it. Zoe Saldana is of how colorism affects social mobility— especially defined by having lighter complexion. pean features has perpetuated a standard of Dominican, Haitian, and Puerto Rican de- after meeting one of my best friends, Alianis. On the island of Hispanola, division across col- beauty- one standard of beauty. scent and has much lighter skin than Simone. Alianis and I worked in the same department or lines have been present for over a century. But people around the world should not hold Saldana applied makeup to darken herself our freshman year together. I remember In 1937, Haitians living in the Dominican themselves to this unattainable standard, enough to imitate Simone’s skin tone for the walking into the office the first day of work. Republic were massacred. This action was rather they should embrace that 'color is just role. She was basically in black face. Now, Sal- Fair-skinned, brown hair, and brown eyes— carried out by Dominican Army troops on color' -- no one is less or more than anyone dana isn’t a bad actress, but wouldn’t it have features I immediately associated with Cau- the direct orders of Dictator Rafael Trujillo. else because of the color of their skin. Fall 2017 editorial / creative 15

between, Which is the blood that flows and never seems to seize. As innocent lives are stuffed in body bags. POWER TO Mother Earth Carcass smothered by the griefs and cries of I am Mother Earth hopeless mothers. No one comes before or after Told this is an act of justice, so no one is I am life bothered THE PUSSY I am the pulsing heartbeat which gives life That innocent fathers, sons, and brothers are innocently slaughtered. Brandie Morvan And I am the sweet caress of death For my children grow within me Teaching my son before he can even walk, to CONTRIBUTING WRITER In me… put his hands up and keep his mouth shut if And there will come a time for my flowers to he was ever to be pulled over. This goes out to the single, struggling wilt in green pastures And never walk around with a hoodie over mother of two children in Section 8. This Petals that were once caressed by winds his head, and anything bulging out of his goes out to the lawyer who built, blos- Now return once before in my womb. pockets, to make it look like he would ever somed and busted her way through law call them a “pussy,” or say “You fight like a have any intentions of pulling a trigger. school to honor her family and role as a woman pussy!” Society has associated this term with I am Mother Earth I said baby in this country, remember, you only to receive less pay than her male counter- weakness. The question is, why? My roots grounded still a nigga. parts. This goes out to the girls in parts of the The genitals of a woman do not represent By body coffee brown Don’t matter if you Haitian, Jamaican, Middle East who were robbed of their educa- weakness. It shouldn’t and it can’t. The Treasured fruit ripe for picking Bahamian, you still a nigga. tional rights simply because they acquired the “pussy” is an invitation for life to form. It Stand tall and strong against hardships Your ethnicity won’t ever stop them from “wrong” parts in their mother’s womb. even has the ability to control the actions of Still and humbled like the wind pulling a trigger. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I chal- men to get us women what we want. It gives I am home to the birds of the sky See the world ain’t so sweet Suga. lenge you not only to read every word of this, birth to new life. How can such a thing rep- Sustenance to my children Just be wise and always heed your mother. but to truly understand the concept without resent weakness and not strength and power? Shelter for the weary Never even getting the opportunity to talk to being offended or even disgusted. “By what?” Seems like quite a contradiction, does it not? Wise oak for the seekers. him about the birds and the bees. you may ask. A word so powerful, yet so dis- The “pussy” isn’t just a piece of structured Honey, in this country they killing boys that graced. A five-letter word banned from songs flesh in between a woman’s legs—no. Pussy I am Mother Earth look just like you, who haven’t even commit- on radio stations and TV shows. This word? represents the proud and rich image of fem- So patient in my wrath ted felonies. Pussy. ininity that a woman stands for. If a certain My life lessons hard like the rock beneath Leaving young men without getting degrees. Our job is not to degrade this controversial body part determines what opportunities are your feet Leaving cops without getting degrees. word entirely—no. Instead, our job should destined to a woman in her lifetime and the But turn into diamonds into mind’s eye They would ask in what? We would say in be to embrace its connotations and explain opportunities she isn’t permitted to have, then My child fear and respect me murder. its superiority. Power to the pussy! the priorities of mankind are not in order. For I am both teacher and provider Leaving women like me to write about mur- Oh no! Were those words really just used in Are women the inferior versions of men? If My child love me der, so murder I wrote. the school’s paper? Yes. If our righteous and the strength or the power of a woman isn’t For I am her mother. Murder I write. prestigious president can nonchalantly say it being belittled, then why couldn’t being a Another boy. before millions of people, why can’t it be said pussy be a compliment and not an insult? I am Mother Earth There is no hope. in a small university’s newspaper? The woman was once restricted to just cook- The golden sun that shines One nation, divisible, with liberty, and no But, why power to the pussy? Let’s break it ing, cleaning and nurturing the children. But The blue-green waters that quenches justice for all! down, shall we? What is the first thing that now, she’s being elevated through higher edu- The flowers that bloom in my nature’s comes to mind when you think of the word cation; she’s being promoted to executive posi- beauty power? A bulky, muscular body builder? Or tions in Corporate America; and she’s receiving My love for my child…fathomless He Never Found What maybe a strong and wise king ruling over better opportunities that once seemed impos- He Was Looking For a kingdom? Is power more of a physical sible while breaking gender roles at the same I am Mother Earth "Put your hands up where I can see them! strength or a mental advantage? Perhaps a time. Although she may not receive equal pay I am woman Now!" combination of both? for the same jobs men do, she’s still persistent. I am goddess He reached in the glove compartment for Power can represent the resilience a person It’s not to say that a woman is superior to a Giver of life his wallet. may have in spirit, heart or mind. It can be man. Each has their own set of skills. A wom- Provider He found a bullet in his chest. And never the the dominance one individual has over an- an is a valuable goddess-like queen who holds And lover. wallet. other. Power can also emphasize durability great power, just as the man does in the form against weaknesses or longevity to maintain of a symbolic king! I am Mother Earth.

the skill of strength. A woman has a vagina or what urban dictio- -By Kahelia Smellie Black In case you haven’t noticed, the word pussy nary would call a “pussy.” Still, pussy has the She looked in the mirror disgusted at her isn’t typically associated with power. In fact, power to give birth and pussy has the power black skin. according to the dictionary, pussy means to direct and conquer. So again, I ask, why The Pledge The smell of bleach inhabited her thoughts. cat—a domesticated feline creature. Evident- is being a pussy an insult and not a compli- She tried so hard to wash all the dirt away. ly, I’m not talking about the dictionary ver- ment? I pledge allegiance to the flag, of the United LIES of America. sion here. In colloquial English, the word is Cheers to the women all across the world -By Mara-Joanne Derinor actually associated with a woman’s genitals or who struggle to make something of them- And to the republic for which it stands, one to describe a cowardly person. selves simply because of their gender, but still nation, divided by distinct colors. In English-speaking cultures, when some- push through each obstacle and challenge A distinct division between White America one wants to insult another, it’s common to they encounter. Power to the pussy! and Black America, with the fine line in 16 creative / Career & leadership Fall 2017 True Beauty Emotions 5 WAYS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY THIS SEMESTER Maria Manzanares ever I am,” said Natalie Batista, a sophomore New look Mom loves me majoring in theater. 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Destiny Ricks She worked with Paula Dias, the program CONTRIBUTING WRITER manager of Mission Engagement, to provide a conservative way for students to fill their Shernee Bellamy, who has been an Amer- water bottles and become more progressive iCorps VISTA in the Office of Mission En- about going green. gagement for the past two years and is re- Her office also provided the reusable water sponsible for many of Barry's "going green" bottles that Barry students, faculty, and staff initiatives, is leaving Barry University next can use at these water stations. month to pursue an online graduate degree “If we pitched a water station, then we ob- in secondary education from Mercyhurst viously needed to pitch a sustainable water University of Pennsylvania. bottle,” said Bellamy. While pursuing her degree, Bellamy will be The Move Out Drive was another of her living in Gainesville, Fla. where she will be a projects. It has been in place for nine years teacher with Project Youth Build—a school and 2018 will be its 10th. Her team collects designed for students aged 16-22 years-old items during the residence hall move out peri- that want to go back to school to get their od then donates them to various community high school diplomas. There, her curriculum organizations. will focus on leadership and life skills. It originally operated out of a trailer yet It's only fitting for Bellamy to receive a lead- Bellamy requested a workspace for the Move ership role in her next pursuit as she has led Out Drive so organizations could more easily and expanded many of Barry's sustainability pick up the donations. She also helped ex- initiatives. pand it to more than once per year. Horace Mann Middle teachers Stephanie Shen and Ali C and Doug Garber, vice principal at Doc- As an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Ser- Another project that Bellamy led was the tors Charter School, feed the community alongside Bellamy. Photo Courtesy of Shernee Bellamy vice to America), her most recent project - the Switch It Off Campaign, a competition be- conservation. The Switch It Off Campaign putting Bellamy in limbo to sign a one-year hydration stations - was implemented this fall. tween the freshmen halls to promote energy launched in Fall 2016. Energy meters were contract. installed throughout the freshmen halls and “I honestly believe [President Trump] Bellamy was responsible for monitoring them doesn’t see the benefit of it, but when you to determine which hall conserved the most. think of disaster relief and the bigger picture, Last but not least, Bellamy worked with Of- you have to think about the people who are- fice of Mission Engagement and Campus out there. It is the people for Habitat for Hu- Ministry to install zero waste events on cam- manity building houses,” said Bellamy. pus. She also emphasized the purpose of VISTA, When Bellamy leaves on Nov. 3, newly hired which is to allow younger people the oppor- AmeriCorps VISTA Kamilah A. Van will re- tunity to get jobs. place her. Van will be responsible for expand- "To be placed in positions where they serve ing on current sustainability initiatives and and they’re also being paid a little bit is such starting new ones. a huge thing that he’s going to risk,” she said. Bellamy said an impending budget cut ini- While uncertain of the future of the VISTA tiated by President Trump played a part in program, Bellamy conveys her excitement for Bellamy's decision to leave. her future. According to the New York Times, President “It has really been liberating to know that Trump’s budget proposal will eliminate many so much change has been happening, but it’s service programs such as the Corporation for definitely the right time,” she said. National and Community Service and Amer- iCorps VISTA. Shernee Bellamy, Barry University and VISTA was conceived by President John F. the Barry Buccaneer wish you the best! Kennedy as a domestic counterpart to the Peace Corps and was started by President Lyndon Johnson as part of the War on Pov- erty. It is the national service program that Roxanne Davies (AVP for Mission Engagement) hired Shernee Bellamy to grace our campus works to eliminate poverty. as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer. Photography by Ashley Nudd. The cuts will possibly take place in February, 18 STUDENT HACKS Fall 2017

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Barry Students Battle Homesickness FIRST-YEAR SURVIVAL GUIDE Presler Maxius Abigail Solórzano stressful,” she said. STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER So, how can students overcome homesick- ness? Dear freshmen The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy Gale couldn’t First, it's important to accept and allow have said it better, “There’s no place like yourself to occasionally miss home. It's nor- By now, you already know that college is an opportunity to grow and to make mistakes. home.” Moving away from home to attend mal to feel homesick. Denying what you’re One minute you're telling your friends how breezy this semester will be and, the next, you're college in a different state or country can be feeling will only make things worse and not having a mini panic attack just thinking about all those upcoming deadlines. But, don't exciting and life changing. After all, it's sup- allow you to cope, but you also can't medi- worry! College will also be some of the best years of your life. Instead of anticipating your posed to be “the best time of your life.” tate or stay stuck in this depressive mood. You next fiasco, here are four ways to ensure you have a great first year as a Barry Buccaneer. However, with this new journey comes a have to get up and do something. longing for home. For Gravina, she tries to FaceTime and call According to the American College Health her family as much as she can as well as keep Association’s Fall 2016 report, 4.4 percent of busy. Get Involved Get Organized students report that their academic perfor- “Receiving care packages from my parents mance is affected by bouts with homesick- is like a piece of home, so that helps a lot,” Even if you want to focus more on your Buy a planner. Write down your homework. ness. she said. “And I try to entertain myself by studies, it's still advantageous to get involved Write down your due dates. It helps with Having constant thoughts about home, feel- either going to the pool or beach or keep my- on campus. Being active on campus is more remembering appointments you schedule ing lonely, lack of motivation and missing self busy with schoolwork so I don’t think so than just a chance to get to know your peers; weeks in advance. And the end of each week, things that remind you of or are associated much about home.” it's a chance to enhance your experience as a you can check how productive you've been, with home are just a few of the symptoms Gravina also decorates her single dorm student and to serve the community. and where you are slacking off. of experiencing homesickness. But not every with things that remind her of home, such "Get involved early because I didn’t, and it’s student suffers from being homesick in the as a Build-A-Bear Workshop bear that says one of [my] biggest regrets about school. The Treat Yourselves same way. For some, it's a little more personal. “Maryland” on it. friends and opportunities ... are so reward- Veronica Gravina, a senior graphic design “My parents are my biggest supporters, both ing,” said Dominique McMillan, a senior his- No, I don't mean to go on a shopping spree major and psychology minor, came to Barry financially and emotionally,” said Escalante. tory major and political science minor. and spend your tuition money. However, it's University in 2015 from Maryland because “I could never thank them enough or repay Are you interested in getting involved, but always refreshing to do something that makes she wanted a change from her home state them for giving me such an amazing oppor- not sure where to begin? Start with a club you happy, especially before finals week. and had an opportunity to play soccer before tunity to study abroad.” that's related to your major or your best inter- Barry's library has thousands of books in her injury. To deal with her homesickness, Escalante ests, and then branch out to a more general genres such as romance, drama, comedy, Living in Florida has not been easy for says she either calls her mom or stays in bed organization. plays and everything in between. Go check Gravina. watching TV. Student Government Association (SGA), out a book, go to a movie, go the beach with “I’m always dying to go home,” she said. “I’ve been frustrated and overwhelmed a Orientation Team (O Team) and Barry Ser- friends, or go to a fun event on campus. “And it’s really hard, especially since you few times but my mom is always a phone call vice Corps Fellows are all great organizations Whatever you decide, don't forget to treat come from having your family to having no- away to provide necessary comfort and ad- to get involved in. There also some great yourselves. Even the busiest students find the body and feeling alone. And at night times is vice,” she said. off-campus options. time to take care of themselves. when it hits the most.” Students must keep themselves busy and get Paola Montenegro, a senior majoring in McMillan said she likes to give herself at a Gravina also says that she sometimes feels involved on and off campus. political science with a minor in French, sug- least an hour of rest to unwind from a busy like it was a mistake coming to Florida. Staying alone in a dorm and brooding about gests the Dream Defenders, a human rights schedule. “I feel emptiness, loneliness, and confused being far from home will not help in any way. organization, as a good starting organization Meanwhile, Montenegro enjoys going half of the time,” she said. “Keep pressing on and striving for success, for freshmen. off-campus to train in capoeira (Afro-Brazil- Junior communication and media studies you have a purpose,” said Escalante. “We ian martial arts). major Nina Escalante moved from Belize to didn’t come this far to give up.” Actually Study Whatever your snooze button is, just make Florida about two years ago to attend Barry. If necessary, students can talk to friends, sure you hit it every now and then; you will It was a “huge culture shock,” due to the vast professors or counselors on campus. But most Whether you're a bio-chemistry or a music need the mental boost it provides. differences between the developed United importantly, it is important not to lose con- major, one thing is guaranteed—you will Every Thursday-Sunday, Barry Universi- States and Belize -- a “third-world” country. nection with family or loved ones. have tons of work. Therefore, you should ty provides free bus rides to Aventura Mall. “It’s really only a momentary feeling or “Keep your close ones close,” said Gravina. make the time to get to know your books well. Take advantage, and save the extra money an burst of emotion,” said Escalante. “But you “Because at the end of the day they are the After all, isn't the ultimate goal to become a Uber or Lyft would have cost you. feel helpless, like something’s missing and you ones that will always be there for you.” respectable member of the field you choose? can’t do much about it but feel upset or even Don't be afraid to read unassigned books that cry.” are related to your classes. Don't hesitate to When Escalante experiences homesickness, put in more study hours than everyone else. she says something always seems to trigger it. Study in groups, study alone, go to your pro- "For example, missing out on something back fessors’ office hours and study more than just home or classes becoming overwhelming and what's stated in your syllabi. Fall 2017 STUDENT HACKS 19 HOW TO GET ALONG WITH YOUR ROOMMATE IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS Kahelia Smellie STAFF WRITER friends hanging in your room for hours on share food and other essentials? At what time your roommate calmly instead of being rude, end? should friends leave the room? These kinds the conversation will go smoothly and the sit- If you've never had to share your room with Having a roommate can seriously dampen of questions are important to think about uation will be handled respectfully. your sibling(s), then you know how wonderful your college experience, but only if you let it. when setting "ground rules" to live with your it is to have your own room to yourself. So, Here are four tips to ensure that you and roommate. Once you've both clearly commu- 4. HAVE FUN! the idea of transitioning from having your your roommate get along for the year. nicated each other's concerns, it'll decrease Have a movie night, hit the club, go to the own space to living with a stranger, doesn’t chances of future confrontation. beach, play video games or board games, exactly make you excited to start college. 1. RESEARCH play basketball or just dance around in your The anxiety of rooming with a stranger As soon as you're notified of your roommate, 3. COMMUNICATE room—whatever you both enjoy, just have doesn’t ease, especially after reading count- add them on social media. This way you can It's best to talk to your roommate if he or she fun with your roommate! Getting along with less horrible college roommate stories and not only have a glimpse of who they are, but did something wrong instead of being passive your roommate will make living on campus videos online. Can you imagine one of those you can also introduce yourself and get to aggressive toward them. No one likes an awk- enjoyable for the both of you. Who knows, horrible roommate experiences happening know them before move-in day. ward situation, and it’s even worse when the it could even be the beginning of a lifelong to you? That money hidden in your sock is awkwardness continues 24/7. So, instead of friendship! now suddenly missing? Your roommate wear- 2. ESTABLISH WHERE THE LINE IS DRAWN holding it in, sit down and talk to your room- Moving away from home is difficult as it is. ing your favorite shirt? Or your roommate's What are your pet peeves? Are you willing to mate about the situation. If you approach Stressing about your roommate should not be

Kolasa Hall residents Bianca Sanon (left) and Sade Nichols (right) keep their differences aside to maintain a good roommate relationship. Photography by Anastasia Zharova. 20 A & E Fall 2017 SAVE AND SPLURGE TIPS KINGSMAN People come to college to get an education, and with it, an experience that lasts a lifetime. A college experience does not come cheaply, especially when attending school in Miami. There is THE GOLDEN CIRCLE, STILL A HIT a whole world that happens outside of this campus. Places like South Beach, Wynwood, Bric- kell, Midtown, Downtown and Sunny Isles always have happenings all year round. Students must learn to manage their fi nances while at Barry and it comes down to having to choose Jeff Bridges and Channing Tatum, with his between splurging and saving. cowboy charm and fantastic action sequences Destiny Ricks Here’s a list of things that you should keep in mind the next time you look at your that were a beauty to behold. bank account -- where you should save and where you can splurge. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Another standout of the Statesmen is Halle Berry's Ginger Ale. Halle Berry is perfectly cast here and Ginger Ale is the competent sci- SAVE: SPLURGE: entist of the group that every audience knows Toiletries: Try drugstore toiletries, they Event and concerts: Memories are every- and loves. work just as good as the high-end products. thing! So, splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime ex- Julianne Moore's Poppy is a delightful por- Shops Close to Campus: Walgreens, CVS, Ulta. perience. trayal of the type-A villain. Poppy is unique in her personality and the motivation for her Textbooks: To save on textbooks, always try Food: We sometimes have a love/hate rela- master plan. Amazon, EBay or Chegg. You can even ask tionship with the Barry food. If you're in need But where the movie fails is the third act. your friends to recommend someone who of some comfort food, every now and then, Director Matthew Vaughn stated that the took the class a se- splurge on a good “I save my change and pile it up, then original cut for Kingsman: The Golden Circle was mester before you. meal! Restaurants use that money to splurge on a trip!” 3 hours and 40 minutes long and it had to be Then, price match Close to Campus: - Aundria Thomas (Public Relations, Senior) cut to 2 hours and 21 minutes. The viewer at the Barry book- Fingalickin’,El can feel that missing hour and a half and that store! Conuquito Restaurant, Café Crème fl aw shows in the third act. It feels rushed. School Clothes: Before you go all out on a Technology: While you can still use your stu- And while it doesn't neglect the action se- new outfi t at the mall, try a cheaper selec- dent discount, you can still splurge on a high- quences, the core of the fi lm - the plot - suf- tion of stores. Shops Close to Campus: end laptop, tablet or camera. fers. TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Goodwill, Plato’s Shoes: You can tell a lot about a person by Colin Firth is resurrected in the new Bringing back Harry Hart also causes prob- Kingsman movie. Closet, Rainbow their shoes, so defi nitely keep a nice pair you lems. The fi rst movie heavily establishes that Groceries: Some students get carried away can use for an interview or a night out. they’re not like ‘any other spy movie’ where Kingsman: The Golden Circle starts with a bang, when they go to supermarkets and go way characters somehow survive a strange death. Pampering: Sometimes, we just want to opening with an exhilarating, stylized action over budget. Try downloading Ibotta, a gro- So, it’s almost a slap in the face to the au- look good. Looking good makes us feel good. sequence, personifying everything that the cery app that gives you cash back on what dience when they bring back Colin Firth’s From your nails to your lashes, eyebrows, Kingsman franchise is supposed to be about. you buy! character. The explanation of his survival and hair. Even guys feel great when they get The opening sequence reminds every view- from apparent death is a combination of 50 Furniture: If you live off campus, fi nding a fresh cut. Shops Close to Campus: Jivana er of why they loved the fi rst movie and why percent "makes sense" and 50 percent "the nice, cheap furniture can be a hassle. Log on Nail and Spa, Lakshmi Spa and Wellness, Di- they came back for more. audience wants him back and anything will to Facebook groups, Off er Up and Let Go va's Hair & Nail Salon, TruCutz The movie is packed with many great mo- make sense." to fi nd college students who are selling used ments and sequences. True to the opening se- At the same time, Kingsman: The Golden Cir- items. quence of The Golden Circle and the amazing cle kills off several characters, in ways that Go with a big group. That way action sequences of the fi rst fi lm, The Secret Vacation: cannot be disputed, to prove the point that you can split the cost! Service, the action scenes here are the high- they're not any 'other spy movie'. light of the fi lm. The action is a non-stop “I rather eat on campus, save my money, and go clubbing on the weekends so I can meet ce- It is a bit hypocritical—either let Harry Hart adrenaline rush. The audience can always lebrities and see people perform.” – Ironelly Ozuna (Computer Informational Science, Junior) stay dead or bring him back and embrace the trust the Kingsman franchise to deliver a good “If I lived on campus, I would save on food. Splurge on drinks and party clothes.” campy feel. action sequence. – Terrie Constant, (Athletic training, Senior) But, disappointingly, Colin Firth isn't as The addition of the Statesmen to the King- heavily involved as one would expect. One of smen lore is absolutely fantastic. “I splurge on food. Save money by going out to clubs on certain days.” the most amazing aspects of the fi rst Kings- While the Kingsmen's code names are af- –Keri Askin (Forensic Psychology, Junior) man fi lm was to see Colin Firth, an actor who ter Arthurian legends, the Statesmen's code typically plays the British gentleman, play the names are based after diff erent types of alco- “I splurge a lot on Lyft, clothes, and food! I save on books.” cunning spy with gentlemanly qualities. hol, which is defi nitely clever. -Harnaja Pitts (Broadcasting and Emerging media, Freshman) Similar to the fi rst fi lm, the movie presents a Of the new Statesmen characters, MVP moral question for viewers to digest. Yet, this has to go to Pedro Pascal's Whiskey. Pedro “I defi nitely save my money by not having a car, so I don’t have to buy gas. But when I splurge, time the topic may be a bit too complex to be Pascal showcases such a charming portrayal I buy clothes and accessories, such as bags.” – Veronica Gravina (Graphic Design, Junior) answered in the 141 minutes runtime. of 'Americana' that he easily overshadows - Maya Vargas and Brittney Luckey Fall 2017 A & E 21

Miami Skyline

WORK AND NO PLAY? NOT IN MIAMI

Abigail Solórzano Simply visiting Miami is one thing, but ac- other extracurricular activities, learn to plan that first. Tackle the harder things in the be- STAFF WRITER tually living and going to college here is a ahead of time. With a pre-planned schedule, ginning. By setting your priorities, you help whole different story. With all the projects, it will be easier to have the time to go out and yourself become more organized and allow assignments and exams, finding a way to en- do fun things. yourself to have spare time to enjoy Miami Nicknamed “The Magic City,” Miami is joy everything Miami is tough. I mean, did events. known for its beaches, parties, and clubs. It you really go to Barry if you didn't take ad- DON’T PROCRASTINATE is a vibrant city full of places to go and excit- vantage of America's most beautiful beaches Procrastination is probably one of the top GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK ing things to do. From art events such as Art being only a few miles away, and how can you reasons why students find themselves overly Once in a while, it is okay to unwind from the Basel to mega music festivals such as Ultra, not live it up while living a stone's throw from stressed and with no free time. Work on as- hectic agenda of school and have some "me- there is never a dull moment in our city. Downtown Miami? Here are four tips to get signments a little bit at a time instead of wait- time." Put textbooks aside, forget assignments Whether you’re an adventurer, a foodie, or the most out of college life in Miami while ing until the last minute. That way, when the or due dates and don't think about upcoming someone who just likes to relax, there's always keeping up with school. due date arrives, you will have most of it done exams. Go enjoy a nice outing with your friends something happening. But, how do you bal- and more time to have fun. at Bayside. Just be sure to get back to work. ance getting good grades in school, while liv- MANAGE YOUR TIME ing in one of the most diverse and fun cities in Time is the most important element for any PRIORITIZE America? It's not exactly easy, but still possible. student. With classes and deadlines, plus Determine what is most important and do 11 THINGS TO DO IN MIAMI THIS FALL

BRUNCH AND BREWS PEREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI AMERICAN SOCIAL BRUNCH DIGITOUR: GOODTIMES Concrete Beach Brewery and Magic Box Brunch Free admission every 2nd Saturday of the Saturdays ($20) October 14th | 3:00pm | $25 690 Southwest 1st Court, Miami 12:00pm-5:00pm 18 & Up, 21 to drink month and every first Thursday Oct.5 | Oct.15 | Oct.22 | Oct.29 |Nov.5 from 10 am -9pm AMERICAN SOCIAL BRUNCH POST MALONE CONCERT 325 NW 24th Street in Miami’s Wynwood Saturdays ($20) October 17th | 7:00pm | $27.50 HARVEST FESTIVAL 690 Southwest 1st Court, Miami EDOUARD DUVAL-CARRIE Saturday & Sunday from 10am-5pm $12 REVOLUTION LIVE 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale “Metamorphosis” Haitian-American Artist FOOD TRUCKS IN NORTH BAY VILLAGE Miami-Dade Fair Expo 1275 NE 79th Street, North Bay Village Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami $5 10901 Coral Way (SW 24th St), Miami Hours are from 5:00- 9:30 HOUSE OF HORROR HAUNTED CARNIVAL Haitian-American Artist DOWNTOWN MIAMI RIVERWALK FESTIVAL All Ages are welcome, 21 to drink Experience $10-$59 | October 5th - November 4th. 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami Nov 11, 2014 (10am-4pm) 1455 Northwest 107th Ave, Doral All ages 25 SE 2nd Ave Suite 1048, Miami HOT 105’S ANNUAL R&B GROOVE October 14 $50 - Maya Vargas and Brittney Luckey 22 A & E Fall 2017

Now I killed a man they said | So they said, so they said | Oh I killed a man they said | Yes they said |I killed a man they said And I left him layin dead | Cause I bashed his bloody head |Blast his eyes | Caused I bashed his bloody head | Blast his eyes.

Samuel Hall (1850) by CW Ross

Once upon a time, not long ago | A rapper got shot, and no one knows | Who pulled the trigga on the kid and layed him in his grave And after the prayers and the street parade | Sh*t got forgot, and now he’s dead | And all the fans loved everything he said So understand this, you don’t wanna miss | Sex, drugs, and violence

Sex Drugs & Violence (2007) by Public Enemy ft. KRS-One VIOLENCE IN MUSIC: AS AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE

violent imagery focuses on acts committed by as freemen could be construed as black slaves after singing the chorus, the band shifts to Javerious Gilmore Union soldiers and the violent acts necessary and, in death, the soldiers would be laid un- stop time and sings. CONTRIBUTING WRITER for Confederate soldiers to win the war. In der the flag of the Union and would be for- I went to my window. My window was fact, the song carries the line “Sic Semper,” gotten. propped. (Latin for “thus always to tyrants”) which was How about the “Drummer Boy of Shiloh?” When people think of violent music, they I went to my door. My door was locked. either yelled or written by John Wilkes Booth -- a very graphic song about a drummer are likely to think of the violent (gangsta) I stepped right back. I shook my head. (during or after the assassination, as historical boy who gets shot, rejects treatment (no one rap music from the East and West Coast A big black nigga in my folding bed. accounts differ). comes to his aid), plays to his last breath and that dominated American mainstream in the I shot through the window. I broke the Yet, even with the song’s violent nature, its prays for his fellow soldiers. 1980s. Or they could think of the violent im- glass. ties to an assassination of a U.S. President agery in grunge and heavy metal songs (think I never seen a little nigga run so fast. and touting for the Confederacy to win the Marilyn Manson) that dominated the 1990s. Post-Reconstruction America war... the song is still Maryland's official state People have associated both genres with Following the period of reconstruction, peo- Then there’s Louis Jordan’s “Pettin’ and song. having a detrimental effect on children -- a ple in the African American community took Pokin,” which is about two lovers who beat Another violent gem to look at is the 1861 debate that still goes on to this day. However, to singing songs about bad men--people who each other 24/7. Blues standards like “Bring Civil War song “Down With Traitors’ Ser- the above supposition is a myth. Here’s why. were really famous criminals. Idolization en- Me My Shotgun” or “Sawed Off Shotgun,” pent Flag,” complete with a violent (for the Those two genres of music, while violent in sued because these "bad" individuals retained are both about murder, even Jimmy Hen- time) sheet cover! imagery, are truly as American as apple pie. control in an oppressive society. drix's famous “Hey Joe” is about a man es- Here's a passage of note that was sung in sa- Truth be told, artists have used violent imag- An example would be Storyville in New Or- caping the law because he murdered his wife. loons and by soldiers with glee. ery in songs long before the late '80s and early leans where there were a lot of criminals with I’ll remind you we are a long way from '90s. high notoriety who stayed out of jail since po- Easy-E and NWA, but gun violence in mu- Serpent flag Death to the wretch o’er lice wouldn't dare enter that section of New sic is as American as apple pie. Violent music whom it waves Orleans (after 5 p.m.) Civil War Music plays a big role in some of our most iconic And let our heaven born banner Of particular note can be found on Jelly Roll One can look all the way back to the Civ- songs. float O’er freemen’s homes and traitors’ Morton’s Library of Congress recordings. He il War to see violent imagery in action. The So, if you know someone who denounces graves. sings of a criminal named Aaron Harris who use of songs back then often encouraged ca- the most modern, violent music without ac- was a bad, bad, man known for robbing peo- maraderie among soldiers. Both the Confed- knowledging the historical record, ask them The song actually calls for the death of those ple and killing his sister over a cup of coffee. erate and Union would sing the same songs are they really listening? who chose to wave the serpent flag. For those There is also the particularly lewd “Murder (“When Johnny Comes Marching Home” wondering, the (Serpent) flag mentioned is Ballad.” and “Battle Hymn Of The Republic”). Songs not to be confused with the Tea Party (Don’t were repurposed to capitalize on recent Tread on Me) flag or the one from the Rev- events (“John Brown’s Body”) and songs were Country and Blues Music olutionary War period but the Confederate used to dehumanize the opposition (“Mary- If one investigates country music and blues, flag. The last line “Let our heaven born ban- land, My Maryland”). there is also violence. A favorite comes from ner float O’er freemen's homes and traitors’ For example, in “Maryland, My Maryland,” the Memphis Jug Band called “He’s On The graves,” was a sick burn (by 1861 standards) composed in 1861 by James Ryder Randall, Road Again” (1928). It’s a show stopper and, Fall 2017 Social justice 23

According to Maria Vargas, Barry's director replacing the fruit and dessert, then clearing eteria include a portion of food that will not of resident dining, about 40 percent of the up the cafeteria for dinner. Where do the left- be eaten. There won’t be waste on their part, food served in the cafeteria is wasted. That overs go? but there will be on yours. may come as a surprise to some, but to others, The short answer: the garbage. Larry Perez, the director of student affairs, the number sounds just about right. The food is disposed whether students eat it asks for what he knows he will eat. Sophomore Marie Duponcy claims she doesn’t or not. “I literally only ask for half a plate if that’s all eat a good amount of the food she receives. Vargas said all the food served in the cafeteria I’m going to eat. I hate food waste,” he said. “I throw about 45 percent of my food away,” has been carefully measured to properly cater On the other hand, if you ask for less food, said the sophomore. “It just doesn’t taste to all the people who eat in the dining hall. the dining hall will have more leftovers, forc- good, and sometimes there’s this plasticky “With the Clean Plate program, we make ing it to reproportion its meal sizes to accom- taste.” sure we have just enough food for the people modate less food waste. LEFTOVERS Like Duponcy, most Barry students claim that will eat there for the day,” said Vargas. Thus, the cafeteria responds to food waste by that the taste of the food is what pushes them “We try to keep food waste at a minimum.” adjusting to your desires. The less you waste, to toss out a portion of their plate. In other words, the cafeteria makes just the less is wasted, period. Pa Sheikh Tijan Ngom “The taste of the food is poor and the cutlery enough food to feed everyone that eats there However, students may ask, why doesn’t the CONTRIBUTING WRITER is not cleaned properly," said junior criminol- and have no leftovers. cafeteria just donate the leftover food to a ogy major Kelvin Pitman. Chartwells, Barry University’s catering ser- shelter instead of throwing it in the garbage? While a lot of food is wasted in the cafeteria, vice, developed the Clean Plate program Vargas said the risk is too great when it comes Roussell Dining Hall is a place where Bar- if you take a look around the dining hall, you to increase awareness about food waste like to expired food. ry University’s on-campus students go to will also see a lot of promotional information with the weekly updated chart that measures “There is too much liability when it comes get their meals for the day. But, Rousell has about Barry University’s initiatives to combat food waste or the screens in the cafeteria that to donating food. You never know who could fallen victim to a phenomenon that has been food waste. plead with students to ask for samples if they get sick off something your company has pre- sweeping the nation for decades: food waste. “With this program we work with the stu- don’t know what the food tastes like or are pared,” she said. According to Bloomberg Magazine, Americans dents to minimize or even get rid of food skeptical about a food option. However, Chartwells still donates to the poor, waste $160 billion on uneaten food every waste entirely,” said Vargas. “By educating Still, regardless of how much you waste, the and they use the food you save to do it. year and just 15 percent of this uneaten food students we not only minimize food waste cafeteria will consider whatever amount of Every time a certain amount of food is not would be enough to feed 25 million Ameri- here, but also leave them with knowledge food you take as your portion and will contin- wasted, Chartwells will donate a certain cans for that year. they can carry throughout life.” ue to size meals to accommodate how much amount to local shelters and kitchens. The Those are staggering numbers, but campus Imagine, lunch has just passed and the cafe- you ask for. more food saved, the more food donated. officials say Barry University is doing its part teria is getting ready for dinner. The dining Essentially, if you’re asking for a full plate and to reduce those numbers. staff is removing the hot trays from lunch, only eating half of it, you’re making the caf-

Students’ leftover food pile up to be thrown away during lunch in Landon Student Union dining hall. Photography by Ashley Nudd. RSVP:barry.edu/openhouse

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