THEPhiladelphia, PA • April / May 2015 GRIFFINThe Free Student Newspaper of Chestnut Hill College Heros on the Hill 5K Runs Again at CHC MegAN welCH ’16 the planning and execution of class time that it really can’t be ediTor-iN-CHieF this event from beginning to compared to a normal class.” end, gathering plentiful real-life Fundraising for the event Take a break from fnals experience along the way. “it’s proved to be the biggest chal- week and soak up some sun on extremely realistic,” said Melis- lenge for the class. “So far, Saturday, May 2, at the Heroes sa Marotta, ‘15, event director. we’ve made over $4,000, which on the Hill 5k and carnival. “we’re not doing a mock as- has only gone to our expenses,” The 5k, which will take place signment; we’re being graded on Marotta said. “we’re of course on CHC’s campus, includes a how well we execute this event.” hoping to raise more for the run, walk, and kids’ fun run. The class was divided into charities.” The carnival that follows will committees which handled Fundraisers so far have in- feature infatables, face painting, different aspects of the plan- cluded a three-on-three basket- and over a dozen games and ac- ning process—everything from ball tournament, penny wars, tivities. Proceeds from the event building booths and equipment selling concessions at basketball come together.” “The eventual goal is to will go to Make-a-wish and our for games to marketing the event games, and a “dine & donate” Students hope to expand the make it as big as the Harry Pot- Mother of Sorrows, an inde- to the community and potential night at Halligan’s Pub in Flour- event in years to come. “we’re ter weekend event,” said lauren pendent Mission school. sponsors. “it’s pretty much like town. “Seeing how much we’ve trying to get more community bjorke, ‘15. “we want to make The event is run by students an internship,” Mike Hester, ‘15, made so far has been really re- involvement, raise more money, it something big that everyone in this semester’s event Plan- said. “You spend so much time warding,” Hester said. “when it and overall make it more of on campus and in the commu- ning course, taught by barbara planning, promoting, and fund- comes down to it on race day it’s an upbeat, fun event,” Marotta nity can look forward to every diemer, MbA. They handled raising for the event outside of going to be awesome to see it all said. spring.” Financial Aid Rules Change for students Your Social Media and NiCk kowAlSki ’16 regulations, she will only receive more required course so that NewS ediTor fnancial aid for credits required i could keep my fnancial aid,” the Future of Your Job for graduation. So she cannot said wentzell, who was fortunate Julie HeAToN ’16 The report also confrms A bad surprise greeted some take a free elective to maintain that she was close to fulflling a CoNTribuTiNg wriTer what the college’s career devel- students registering for the fall full time status, and instead, only minor so that this maneuver was opment offce has been telling semester of their senior year her nine required credits will be possible. Twitter, Facebook and in- us. employers and recruiters when they discovered that there eligible for aid. reig also advised that stu- stagram have become second use the professional networking are now new restrictions on According to the registrar, dents pay close attention to their nature to most college students. web site linkedin as a hiring there to ability to sign up for free Michael l. reig, J.d., the reg- degree audits in working with Many times we don’t even think platform. electives due to recently enacted istrar’s offce and the fnancial the new fnancial aid regulations. about what we post before we Nancy dachille, director of federal regulations that could aid offce will notify students He explained that the registrar’s post it, because we are so caught career development, believes limit the courses that are eligible via their school email when they offce is adjusting the structure up in how many likes, favorites, that a linkedin profle is ex- for fnancial aid. attempt to register for a course of degree audits on my.chc.edu comments and retweets we will tremely important for all col- lege students to have and main- The new regulations primar- that is not eligible for aid because to assist students in tracking the get on our posts. but before you post your next tweet or sta- tain. “linkedin allows you to ily impact students who live on it is outside the courses needed credits of registered courses that tus, remember that the Ceo of connect with professionals in campus and need to maintain full to graduate. They will be advised may not be eligible for fnancial time status. to speak with the fnancial aid of- your future dream job does not various industries and felds as aid. According to the new regu- fce to explore potential options care about how popular your well as alums who are always despite the potential fnan- lations, once a student has 120 to remedy their situation. post was back in 2015. so happy to help our students,” cial savings for both students credits needed to graduate, only However, reig recommend- in fact, according to the 2014 dachille said. “You can also and the federal government that courses that are requisites for ed that students and faculty advi- annual Social recruiting Sur- join groups which will provide are inherent in the new regula- graduation, such as core require- sors try to prevent encountering vey by the recruiting platform, the most up-to-date informa- tions, the spirit of expanding ments (history, literature, art, the restrictions of the new rules. Jobvite, if you tweet frst and tion for your industry.” etc.) and major or minor require- “The most important thing,” knowledge through free electives think later, you may regret it. Making sure your linkedin ments will be eligible for fnancial reig said, “is for students to outside of the base requirements The survey, completed by 1,855 profle is up to date with your aid. The credits from a course work closely with their faculty may fade for some students. recruiting and human resources professional experiences, vol- that is not a graduation require- advisors to not only plan for one Since rising seniors made professionals across several in- unteer work, skills and achieve- ment are no longer eligible for semester, but to plan for their en- academic planning decisions un- dustries, confrms our worst ments is a major “do” of social fnancial aid and will no longer tire academic career.” der different rules, they can only fears. Potential employers, by media. Future employers will be considered in calculating aid. Andrea wentzell ‘15 was af- adapt to the changes, but rising a whopping majority of 93%, read and look for information Here’s a hypothetical exam- fected by the new changes be- sophomores and juniors still will review your “social pro- about achievements and goals ple: A senior is registering for cause she had taken most of her have the opportunity to prepare fle” before they hire you, and you reached in college. her second semester and she required courses before the sec- an academic plan that fts the they don’t always like what they An important tip for those has 111 credits. To graduate, she ond semester of her senior year. new rules. According to reig, see, especially when it comes who do currently have a job: do needs nine more credits to meet with the new rules, she was told the best advice that he can give to profanity, substance abuse not Tweet, upload an instagram the 120 required minimum, but that she could potentially lose students is “to sit down at the and poor spelling and grammar. or make a status while you are in she wants to take 12 credits to her fnancial aid. beginning, look at the academic However, they do seem to take maintain her full time status and “i decided to work with my catalogue for your year, and plan note of your charitable contri- “Social Media Dos & Don’ts” live on campus. due to the new advisors to come up with one ahead.” butions and volunteer activities. Continued on Page 7 NEWS 2 Arts & Culture 4 Feature 6 Sports 7 2 The griffn THE Intercultural Foundations Cert. Added to Catalogue GRIFFIN briANA CHArlToN ’16 is currently pursuing this certif- 398). Additionally, three electives lines follow perfectly along with Vol. V, Issue VI SeNior STAFF wriTer cate. are needed, which should be in- the mission of the dear neighbor The Free Student Furthermore, junior Nicole terdisciplinary and intercultural that we all try to live by and in Newspaper of This year, Chestnut Hill Col- Carney ‘16, who will be travel- in nature. These courses can also the end, i think this certifcate Chestnut Hill College lege reintroduced the Certifcate ling to Tanzania next month, be used to fulfll major and core will be very appealing to future in intercultural Foundations, says that it is important to know requirements. employers.” which fosters an understanding how “to approach various cul- elizabeth bachmayer ‘16, Sr. Flannery agrees that Megan Welch ’16 of and appreciation for diversity, tural situations without coming who is currently taking the cap- this intercultural program goes Editor-in-Chief both at home and abroad. off as offensive,” especially in stone seminar, agrees that pur- “hand-in-hand with our CHC The goal of this program is the united States, where “having suing this Certifcate will ben- mission of fostering active, in- Andrea Wentzell ’15 to offer students the appropri- such a diverse population makes eft her. “As a future educator, clusive love for every kind of Business Manager ate skills to engage cultural dif- this knowledge benefcial.” i know that having intercultural dear neighbor, both near and far, Layout Editor ference, so that they are better in this program, students skills will allow me to be more as well as actively seeking to rec- prepared to live and work in a gather said knowledge through in touch with the many different oncile all that keeps us apart.” world that is increasingly diverse various educational, service and students i will have within my This interdisciplinary pro- Nicholas Kowalski ’16 and interconnected on a global experiential learning opportuni- classroom.” gram is open to students in any News Editor scale. Not only will students ties. They are also encouraged According to Mary kay Flan- major, regardless of their experi- learn about diversity in terms of to step outside of their “comfort nery, SSJ, who is the faculty advi- ence. “diversity is around us all Kyle Mick ’15 race and ethnicity, but they will zone” in order to gain a better sor for this Certifcate program, the time,” bachmayer says, “and Art & Culture Editor also come to appreciate people understanding of and apprecia- “our hope is that this will be- being able to accept that and be- of different ages, genders, reli- tion for others, as well as to learn come a ‘signature’ program of come conscious of it will beneft Frances Ellison ’15 gions, social classes, etc., includ- how to address many forms of Chestnut Hill College and many everyone.” Art & Culture Editor ing those with differing abilities. social injustice. CHC students will graduate with The capstone Seminar will “The campus itself is becom- in order to earn this certif- this Certifcate as part of their be offered again in the Fall 2015 ing so diverse, it’ll help to teach cate, students must fulfll the core resume.” semester. For more information Mimi Ali ’17 people to not be so quick to requirements of a global Studies As Carney notes, this seminar on this academic program, con- Feature Editor judge and broaden their views,” course, religious imagination, relates very well with the mission tact Mary kay Flannery, SSJ at says brittany Neuman ‘15, who and the capstone Seminar (iCFC of the college. “i think the guide- [email protected]. Adele Giangiulio ’16 Sports Editor Serving PB&J To Serve the Community Chelsea Maguire ’15 NiCk kowAlSki ‘16 the concept for the club from Sports Editor NewS ediTor an activity she did when she was younger. “in elementary and Liana Florez ’15 Chestnut Hill College, middle school,” diMattia said, Photography Editor known for its service-oriented “my church youth group would clubs, has a recent addition to get together on Thursday nights Beth Bachmayer ’16 this catalog of activities, and its and make Pb&J sandwiches name comes from the very aid for the needy.” when diMat- Photography Editor it provides to the greater com- tia came to the college, she munity, peanut butter. observed that there were some Copy Editors Pb@CHC makes bagged service clubs on campus that Sally Simmons ’15 lunches to serve the people of were moved to help the nation- Briana Charlton ’16 the local community who are in al or global community but not need of food. lydia diMattia, a many that assisted locally. “i Susan Magee, M.F.A. sophomore, started the club af- wanted to create one that spe- Facilitator ter she and other students in the cifcally focused on the Phila- image: PB@CHC interdisciplinary honors pro- delphia area,” diMattia said. other than shopping for gro- that helps people.” gram decided that they wanted The club provides an op- Make your opinion ceries. “our club is small and The club meets twice a to help the community through portunity for students to serve heard and submit editori- we realize we cannot feed our month on Thursday nights in their collective service. the greater Philadelphia area als to The Grifn. Submis- entire nation,” diMattia said. Fitzsimmons lounge. At meet- sions become property of diMattia said that she got without having to leave campus “However, if we can help 60 ings, members work at different The Grifn and are subject people every two weeks, then of editing for style, clar- stations in order to decorate that is fne with me.” ity and length. The views bags, make the sandwiches, and The assistant director of represented in submis- pack the lunches. They label campus ministry, Colleen gib- sions do not represent the bags to say what they have Chestnut Hill College. son, SSJ, bA, said that diMat- packed inside. in addition to Submissions also do not tia came to her looking for represent The Grifn’s po- help to formalize the logistics sandwiches, the bags include a sition, or that of its facili- of the club. gibson provided water bottle, a piece of fruit, a tator. the means for the students in snack and an inspirational quote the club to fnd a way to make taped to each sandwich. The Grifn strives for their idea, assisting the commu- Students also make varia- accuracy and fair rep- resentation in all of its nity, a practical reality. After the tions of the peanut butter and publications and factual club makes the bagged lunches, jelly sandwich with different jel- correctness. If an error campus ministry transports lies, marshmallow fuff, hazel- is found, email the issue them to either the soup kitchen nut spread and different kinds number, the error, and or grade school at our Mother of bread. The peanut butter the correction that needs of Sorrows, a Catholic parish in to be made to the.grifn. is mixed up as well to include west Philadelphia. creamy, crunchy and non-pea- [email protected]. Correc- Around 10 or more stu- tions may be printed in nut peanut butter for people dents attend the meetings and the next issue. with allergies. members come from different social circles on campus. “The “we really believe that it is onl important to uphold the mis-

ine most interesting thing about the The Griffin club,” gibson said, “is that dif- sion of the college in all aspects Visit us for up-to-date news and ferent students, whether in the of our lives,” diMattia said, events around campus! honor’s program or athletics, “and Pb@CHC is one way that thechcgriffin.com are able to get together to give we exemplify how one can as- their time doing a basic thing sist our dear neighbor.” The griffn 3 Students Publish Literary Mag ClAYToN b. AlleN ’18 amount of submissions,” Spa- According to Spano, The CoNTribuTiNg wriTer no said, “we meet with the re- grackle strives to provide stu- view board and talk about each dents the opportunity to “let The newest annual edition of piece.” Their review process in- their creative side fow” and to The grackle, Chestnut Hill Col- cludes analyzing reactions, qual- share it with the college com- lege’s literary magazine, which ity, and whether “it is a good ft munity. “it’s a nice way of en- NEWS features a range of student work for what we want the magazine couraging artistic students to from original art, such as draw- to be.” work on their craft in addition ings and paintings, to literature, Charlton is not only an edi- to their class work because both Intern Diaries such as poetry, short stories, and tor, but also a contributor. in are equally important,” Spano photography, is now available. the latest edition, Charlton’s said. The team of student edi- poem “ignorance is bliss” in ad- Spano encourages all stu- tors, Nick kowalski ‘16, briana dition to her own photography dents to get involved next year. Charlton ‘16, and Andrea wen- are published. The submission process begins Many students at the college are involved in exciting in- tzell ‘15, along with the submis- “being published in the in early August and lasts through ternships. The Intern Diaries is where students are invited sions board and editor-in-chief grackle is a great honor,” Charl- November. “There's really no to share their experiences. This issue’s diary entry is from: Nicole Spano ‘15, began the ton said. “i am also an english experience necessary to be on process early in the academic literature major and creative the review board. we get a lot kATie o’Neill ’15 year by advertising and alerting writing minor, not to mention of people from all different ma- CoNTribuTiNg wriTer students of opportunities to an avid writer, so any chance i jors to join the review board. Where did you intern? i interned on an organic sustainable submit their own work. am given to have my work pub- and each person can offer their “once we have a good lished is great.” own interesting perspective.” living community and farm outside Asheville in burnsville, North Carolina for the summer.

How did you get your internship? i was in between leaving New VP Brings Fulbright to Campus my old college and about to transfer to CHC and i wanted to NiCole CArNeY ’16 mation session that took place of corporations, university do something different. i got my internship by looking online SeNior STAFF wriTer at beginning of the spring se- presidents, journalists, artists, at organic farms that were looking for volunteers. i found a mester. Natter had invited a professors, and teachers.” Ful- website called wwoof.org that was essentially a hub for farms with graduation approach- staff member from the Ful- brighters are often looked upon all over the world that were looking for interns. ing, there may be a few things bright organization to go over as a unique bunch and employ- you regret not doing during the history of the program and ers fnd it a strong selling point What made you decide on this particular internship? i your time in college, studying the number of opportunities on resumes. have always been interested in farming, as well as organic food abroad being one of them. For available to applicants. The cur- with an institution founded and sustainable communities. i had heard that North Carolina some, it is not a viable option rent plan is to have follow-up on the principles of helping was beautiful and had great weather in the summers. i picked during college due to athletics, meetings with interested stu- those near and abroad, Nat- Snaggy Mountain farm in particular because it was run by a commitments at home, or even dents to prepare them for the ter believes that the college is a young man around my age. He had inherited the farm from cost, but just because you grad- application. perfect place for the Fulbright his grandfather and was turning it into a community for artists, uated college does not mean “The next step following the program to take root. musicians and farmers to live and thrive. you have to give up your chance information sessions,” Natter “Chestnut Hill College’s to do so. said, “is that i am really eager ethos of the dear neighbor ex- The Fulbright u.S. Program, What was a typical day like on the farm? i would wake up to develop an infrastructure tends to neighbors not only in an international educational ex- around this to help students before the sun rose, get my boots on, and head to the felds. Philadelphia, in Pennsylvania, change program funded by the navigate the process between The vegetable crops were my main priority. Some days i would or only the united States, but government, was established knowing that they are interested spend the entire day harvesting various goodies. we grew ev- throughout the world,” Natter in 1946, but is fnally making and submitting an application, erything from potatoes and string beans, to strawberries and said. “Nurturing that sensibil- its way on to the Chestnut Hill which will include drafting ap- watermelons. we would usually take an afternoon break and ity is something we aspire to, College campus thanks to wolf- plication materials and having head to the waterfalls, or for a walk in the woods with the as we develop an environment gang Natter, Ph.d., vice presi- it reviewed, being interviewed, dogs trailing behind us. At night we would all gather round and in many ways where our stu- dent of academic affairs and being asked questions that are cook dinner together and eat outside under the stars around dean of faculty. Fulbright-like questions, and dents and the community more a big bonfre with lots of live music happening until late into with the appointment of basically preparing to submit an broadly will evermore fully un- the night. Natter, the college not only re- application.” derstand what the idea of the ceived an experienced admin- All of the effort being put dear neighbor means interna- What did you enjoy most about your internship? i enjoyed istrator, but a key connection out by Natter is to ensure that tionally.” being on my own, but still being in a group. There were about to this nationally recognized the college’s students have the if a student isinterested in 20 people at the farm at any given time, always a variety of mu- fellowship organization. He opportunity to participate in the program, please visit their sicians, artists, acrobats, carpenters, and more passing through. has strong ties to the program, the largest exchange program website at us.fulbrightonline. i was able to fnd my identity within this large group, carving which he developed during his for young professionals with org/ and look for further in- out my niche and contributing while learning so much about time as a student and a profes- the option of participating in formation sessions held at myself and my environment. That was the experience i wish sor. His love for the feld of various felds of study or teach- Chestnut Hill College. dr. Nat- every young person could experience, fnding oneself, in a higher education stemmed in ing assistantships worldwide. ter is happy to speak with any group of powerful intelligent diversity. over the months i was part out of his participation in According to the programs student about the potential of there we all worked seamlessly together to build tiny cabins in Fulbright only to lead him on website, “The program current- the program, so questions can the mountains, raise livestock, grow crops, cook meals, create the path of a successful career. ly awards approximately 1,900 be directed through his offce art and make music. one of his main goals is to in- grants annually in all felds of as well. crease the number of students study, and operates in more Do you feel your internship helped you to clarify your ca- at the college who will become than 140 countries worldwide. Help CHC Students reer goals? Yes. Although my major is in psychology, i found ambassadors for the united Fulbright u.S. Student alumni that i am very interested in sustainability and all it has to offer States through this prestigious populate a range of professions Get to Tanzania! institution. and include ambassadors, mem- the world. Psychology is a degree that has many angles to it Megan Welch ’16 and Ni- There has been one infor- bers of Congress, judges, heads and can be incorporated in most any profession and career i cole Carney ’16 are head- will choose. ing to Tanzania with Sr. Marie Leahy in June 2015! Do you have any advice concerning internship for other But they need help getting students? internships seem to me to be the closest way to Congratulations! there. Help by contribut- have hands-on, real-life experiences. i think it can be foolish ing on their gofundme. to pick a career path without ever living it, even for a day. The Class of 2015 com page at gofundme. world does not operate on gPA’s and test scores, or how well com/i2m594 or by contat- you can study for a fnal. Taking the time to assure yourself From The Griffin Staff ing Sr. Leahy at leahym@ you are going in the right direction is priceless. chc.edu. 4ARTS & CULTUREThe Griffn New CW Show “The Messengers” Album Review: Mark Briana Charlton ’16 burdened with a great and diff- Senior Staff Writer cult task, as well as powers and Knopfler’s “Tracker” responsibilities they never antici- the CW’s The Messengers, cre- pated and must learn to control. KYLE MICK ’15 As the drummer counts ated by Eoghan O’Donnell, aired It is this focus on the charac- ARTS & CuLTuRE EDITOR off the rhythm with his drum on Friday, April 17, and from the ters that makes the show differ- sticks, the frst track called, looks of it, it appears as though ent from others because viewers Two years ago, on a crisp “Laughs and Jokes and Drinks the writers took the plotline of will be able to relate to them in and cool November evening, and Smokes” chugs on the seasons four and fve of Supernat- a special way. Even though they I was fortunate enough to see train tracks like a funky blues ural and gave it its own TV show. have powers, they are still fght- my idol, Bob Dylan, in con- ballad, and then quickly trans- In the show, the title char- ing personal battles that anyone cert with my dad. As we en- forms into an Irish drinking acters are suddenly gifted with can experience in their lives. Pe- tered the indoor arena, sitting song as uilleann pipes blissful- angel powers, which range from ter (Joel Courtney) has a rough just seven rows from the main ly play a seemingly sorrowful super strength to healing, after and troubled past, Joshua (Jon they are killed by a shock wave Fletcher) has lived with an idea stage, I looked down at our tune. Knopfer’s wise and with- Even Lucifer will be por- that erupts after a mysterious of God that is shattered once ticket stubs and wondered who ered voice deeply proclaims in trayed differently than usual. In- object crashes to Earth. These he is awakened, and Vera (Shan- would be opening for the infa- the chorus, “We were young, stead of the blatantly evil devil mous Dylan. The tickets read, so young/And always broke/ angels are then charged with the tel VanSanten) is a scientist and tasks of defeating Lucifer (a.k.a. atheist, whose belief system is everyone is used to seeing, he “Mark Knopfer.” I looked Not that we ever cared/Not will be played in a way that will at my dad and said, “Do you that we ever cared.” The next the devil, or “The Man” as they completely challenged when she call him in the show) and stop- becomes an angel. She is also make viewers question his mo- know who Mark Knopfer song gently slides in called, tives and possibly even relate to is?” He just laughed and said, ping the apocalypse. Will Sam burdened with a severe tragedy “Basil,” which has a very folky him in some ways. But who in “I have no idea.” When the and mysterious vibe, as Knop- and Dean Winchester be stop- after her son is kidnapped. Each their right mind would want to lights fnally dimmed, the audi- fer slowly strums his acous- ping by to help? messenger is different from the relate to the devil? ence gave a triumphant stand- tic guitar. Hints of solo elec- However, writer Trey Calla- other, from background to re- Nevertheless, at least the ing ovation as Knopfer and tric guitar licks are defnitely way has promised that this show ligious beliefs, and this adds to show is attempting to do some- his band took the stage. With present within this song, as is will be completely different from their relatability. thing different, which should his trusty acoustic guitar in Knopfer’s wispy vocals, as he the almost-overdone theme of According to JD Pardo (Raul) prove to be interesting, and re- hand, strumming his hit song, duets with a wonderful female angels and demons. One reason in an interview with Collider after gardless of the overdone theme, “Privateering,” I immediately backup singer. While I could for this is that the story does not WonderCon, “You get to see in the show looks like it will be became a fan of Knopfer’s go on to talk about any num- focus solely on the supernatural, these moments how different music. ber of songs on this incredible spiritual quality of the show. In- people are and how we believe in worth the watch simply to see unless you grew up in the album, such as the slow rock stead, it emphasizes the struggles different things. They have to re- how this group of strangers- 70’s, the name Mark Knopfer jam brilliance of “Skydiver” and personal journeys of the spect each other in order to fght turned angels of the apocalypse would hold little signifcance. or the comforting, “Mighty characters themselves, who are together. I think there’s some- work together to stop the world Having formed the legendary Man,” I would like you to ex- regular human beings suddenly thing for everybody.” from ending. Brit-rock group, Dire Straits, perience this brilliant album he quickly shot to stardom for yourself. crafting his own unique mu- Spring may be here, but Book Review: A Work in Progress sical style mixing jazz, blues, summer is very close by. In- ANDREA WENTzELL ’15 As Franta’s frst book, A in the ever-expanding digital folk and good ol’ rock and roll. stead of being suckered into Senior Staff Writer Work in Progress explores both world. Though the rock powerhouse the standard pop hits that in- Franta’s past and what he hopes As the book title suggests of Dire Straits would crumble evitably come and go, I would Growing up in the Midwest, his future to be. It details his life is a work in progress, and to dust in the mid-90’s, Knop- suggest trying out Knoplfer’s in a home with four other chil- struggles, but also his decision Franta’s life especially is one of fer continued his music career Tracker. Filled with songs that dren, Conner Franta in August to ultimately pursue a career in explorations and new projects. as a solo artist and has gone are perfect for driving across 2010 spontaneously decided to the arts, as he follows his cre- Franta leaves the reader with on to create countless albums, the country or on a long fight, create a YouTube channel after ative passions. one though by the end, which is most recent of which, his this album is defnitely worth watching stars like Shane Daw- Along with being a You- pointed out within the synopsis: 2012 deluxe album titled, Pri- a moment of your time. While son and Mitchell Davis take on Tube personality, Franta has “don’t be afraid to be yourself vateering, received a number today’s youth may think that the challenge. also become a philanthropist and to go after what you truly of rave reviews. Three years Knopfer is too old to be men- Now with over four million and entrepreneur. His com- want.” later, Knopfer has created tioned as a worthy summer al- followers and his own company pany Common Culture Coffee, To fnd out more about another record titled, Tracker, bum for 2015, at 65 years old, Common Culture Coffee, the works closely with the charity Conner Franta, his book (which which has that iconic soulful, his drifty rock music better Internet sensation and global The Thirst Project, and in 2014 just released), or his YouTube bluesy, and sincere vibe that captures the youth and spirit trendsetter intimately and with raised over $230,000 in thirty career visit: YouTube.com/ has made him a self-made mu- of summer than anything that humor explores his life through days toward providing clean ConnorFranta sical legend. I have heard in recent memory. his book A Work in Progress. drinking water in Africa. In ad- The memoir looks beyond dition to his new title as author, the camera and details Franta’s Franta also curates music of struggles with body image and up-and-coming bands such as sexuality during his high school Tei Shi, Only Girl, and Panana years, along with his upbring- Wedding through his Common ing in Minnesota. Being only Culture compilation albums. one of fve in his classroom, A Work in Progress explores Franta struggled to move past more than just Franta’s life on the stigma of a small-town boy screen, revealing his own pri- attached to him throughout his vate struggles. Something that childhood, and just recently, has many teenagers and twenty accepted himself for him. And something’s can identify with. in 2014, has come out as gay The words of wisdom within to his millions of followers on this book resonates especially YouTube. with anyone coming of age The Griffn 5 Xenoblade Chronicles Arrives Going Out Guide: STEPHEN MANNA JR. ’18 the body. The Mechonis is me- can usually go there. The game ContriButing Writer chanical, and beings called the plays like a traditional RPG, Mechon come from there to the with leveling up, side quests, and April / May 2015 On April 10, a game was re- Bionis to attack the Homs (hu- searching for items. The game is leased onto the new Nintendo mans in this world) and destroy fun to play, whether you play it Katie o’neill ’16 3DS system, called Xenoblade the Bionis. Shulk, the main char- on the Wii or the new Nintendo Chronicles 3D. This game was acter, fghts them for revenge ContriButing Writer 3DS system. There is too much originally released on the Nin- using a mystical blade called the in this game to be able to write tendo Wii system, but due to Monado, the sword of the Bio- Sandy Spring Superhero 5k or 10k Run/Walk about now, so go get the game poor sales and limited copies, nis. It is the only thing that can Philadelphia Museum of Art and experience it yourself. I give Saturday, April 25 at 8 a.m. the game was far from well- destroy Mechon, and Shulk jour- this game a 4.5/5. The game is Dress as your favorite Superhero and raise money and awareness for the known. However, over the past neys with his friends to stop the amazing, with great story and Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation few years, a cult following arose threat of the Mechon. for Xenoblade, even having the The world in this game is gameplay, and well worth the Murder at the Mutter Preconceptions game’s main character, Shulk, ap- massive; if you can see it, you time and effort spent playing it. Mutter Museum, Philadelphia pear in Nintendo’s greatest game Sunday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m. series, Super Smash Bros. There’s a killer on the loose in the Mutter gallery! 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The Bionis is where most of the game takes place, “Better Call Saul” and it is very much like Earth, KYLE MICK ’15 believable to the audience, and with human beings and other ARTS & CuLTuRE EDITOR humanizing them in ways that forms of natural life exist on are incredibly unpredictable. When I heard that Vince The theme of transforma- Gilligan, the legendary writer tion housed in the annals of Album Preview: “Wilder Mind” behind the AMC television “Breaking Bad” still holds true CATHERINE DEMPSEY ’15 “Believe” starts with an at- While this is a big step in a new drama, “Breaking Bad,” was in “Better Call Saul,” as Gilli- Senior Staff Writer mospheric organ, coupled with direction for the band, it is not prepared to write a prequel to gan puts a number of obstacles singer Marcus Mumford’s re- a bad song at all. Albeit less folk this epic tale of drug dealing in Saul Goodman’s path that Your favorite folk rock band, laxed vocals and slowly builds and more pop, its catchy and fans and murder, I truly wondered Mumford & Sons, is fnally re- in intensity. The piano provides eventually leads him to make are likely to hear this track on the what was going on in Gilli- turning with a new full-length a kind contrast to the powerful one fateful decision, to either radio more often than not. gan’s head. Was he really going stay true to his newly reformed studio record, Wilder Mind. guitar work that explodes just Wilder Mind is set to be re- to risk tampering with one of self and “do the right thing” However, you may be surprised over halfway through the track. leased on May 4 and was pro- the most beloved televisions motto or embrace the darker by the band’s new sound. Mum- When every instrument is fnally shows in history by creating a and more sinister side of his ford seems to have abandoned brought into full force, the song duced by James Ford, who is tacky and probably boring spi- personality that he has come to the acoustic guitars, banjos, and feels incredibly overwhelming, working with the folk rock band noff? Was Gilligan just writing rely on in times of crisis. mandolins that defned them on especially with Marcus’ layered for the frst time. Ford has previ- for the money now? Did he Actor Bob Odenkirk does their previous two records and vocals practically struggling over ously produced records for Arc- sell out? While my paranoia for an amazing job capturing the have instead picked up a couple all the force behind him. tic Monkeys, HAIM, and Flor- of synths and electric guitars, A second single, “The Wolf ”, the literary purity of “Breaking surprisingly complex char- ence and the Machine. Based on Bad” became almost unrelent- Bob Dylan style. was released on April 9. This acter of Saul Goodman. He the frst single released, it sounds ing, I was pleasantly surprised While this may set a few song is obviously more pop rock stays true in how we remember when the prequel called “Bet- fans off, do not fret. The band and a severe departure from the like Ford’s infuence on this re- Goodman to be in “Breaking ter Call Saul” fnally aired. released the frst single off the band’s previous work. You would cord is very much there. While Bad,” skittish, spastic, and full The frst episode of “Better record, “Believe,” on March 9. not even know this was a Mum- many fans may feel confused or of life. Also, the way Odenkirk Call Saul” titled, “uno,” was Though the song is vastly differ- ford & Sons song aside from betrayed by the sudden change delivers comedic lines with a in some ways a masterpiece ent than Mumford’s past work, Marcus’ distinct vocals. The elec- in direction and sound, the band certain zing and without ever in itself. With an amazing sea- this is a song that would surely tric guitars are searing and relent- still has their roots in infuential cracking a smile or breaking son opener that was both eerie appeal to music listeners who less with a fairly standard pop character is an acting feat that folk music, and that will never and oddly upsetting, the faith- love Coldplay. harmony to accompany it all. seems almost godly. change. Just as Bob Dylan before ful “Breaking Bad” viewer f- them, Mumford probably will nally has a literary window to “Better Call Saul” may nev- not be going away anytime soon peer into the backstory of the er live up to the unforeseen silver-tongued snake known hype of “Breaking Bad,” but even with electric guitars in hand. as Saul Goodman. From reliv- what this television show is Mumford & Sons have also ing his nefarious past deeds as able to do is stand on its own released tour dates for Stopover the great “Slippin’ Jimmy” to two feet. This prequel does a Festivals this summer beginning how he acquired his ability to great job keeping the story un- in June and carrying through to talk his way out of any prob- predictable and the climactic late August. It is expected that moments intense and utterly lem, the viewer is lead down a the band will then begin a na- suspenseful. For any diehard winding, wacky, and somewhat tional headlining tour in the fall, dark, yet comical road that is “Breaking Bad” fan, who was and then possibly a few interna- Jimmy McGill, I mean, Saul hesitant to watch the frst sea- tional dates in the spring. We can Goodman. son of “Better Call Saul” and What Vince Gilligan did in still hasn’t sat down and im- expect Mumford to then head- “Breaking Bad,” and still con- mersed themselves in this fan- line several music festivals next tinues to do remarkably well tastic drama, I can tell you one summer, which is exciting for a in this thought-out prequel, is simple thing: “It’s All Good band who is known for their en- making his fctional characters Man!” ergetic arena sized shows. 6 The Griffn Representation matters FEATURES Changing Face of TV: Why Representation matters A New Empire Reigns FRANCES ELLISON ’15 ing about cultural appropriation seum and fip it in the positive. ARTS & CuLuTRE EDITOR is still front page news (research I wanted to take the mo- ELIzABETH YOHANNES ’16 ed. However, Empire manages Amandla Stenberg if you have ment to highlight and appreci- ContriButing Writer to take these stereotypes and It’s hard to explain in short the time). ate the shows that are putting pump life back into them, in- why media diversity has been We still live in a culture where a positive image of people of This past January, FOX’s stead of having them around such an important topic for when Latina and Asian women color out there; I wanted to original series Empire was on for laughs. me. I suppose in part, because are featured on screen, they’re applaud these people. I want- everyone’s watch list and with Many black writers make I feel like it should go without more likely to be sexualized than ed to let these writers, in their good reason, too. The show’s shows about very clean-cut up- explanation; in 2015, we still any other demographic. own words, talk about why cast, including a few Philadel- per-middle class black families live in a culture where televi- It’s obvious why varied and these shows are important to phia natives (what up Mr. How- to fght the harmful stereotypes sion is still majority white fac- multifaceted representation mat- them in the hopes that maybe ard and Bryshere?), in addition surrounding the culture, but es, and the sprinkling of those ters; I don’t have to explain that a.) you all will actually go watch to some of the biggest names in what they fail to realize is that that aren’t are still based heav- to you. I’m not here to preach or some of them, and b.) you can Hollywood, like Naomi Camp- there are still parts of the com- ily on stereotypes and miscon- to isolate. see for yourself why a more di- bell, Taraji Henson, Raven Sy- munity that are not as clean cut, ceptions. What I wanted to do with verse media is so vital, not just mone, and even a cameo from and do not have things going We still live in a culture these articles is take something for the people of color it rep- Snoop Dogg. as well for them. So when they where a 16-year-old girl talk- that has been spoken on ad nau- resents, but for everyone. But what was really the big- condemn the culture of part gest lure for many, was the fact of the black community as too that this show has an almost ratchet to take seriously, then In Love With the American Koko exclusively black cast, making it that part of the community is Kaila Kane ‘16 American Idol. often argue about blackness, this season’s latest “black show.” alienated. Normally when cinema is pi- ContriButing Writer While Akosua investigates what it is, and whether it can be Why the grittier character- whether to advise her client to be measured. geonholed into “black cinema,” istics of black life in America talented black directors create If anyone out there is look- historically accurate or to replace American Koko is a smart and should be erased on TV is a ing for a new web series to watch his current Harriet Tubman with funny series with unique charac- work that goes unnoticed be- taxing conversation being had, cause it all falls under the same between studying for fnals and a Latina girl who has a great ters, a diverse cast and themes because it says to viewers that category. As Beyond the Lights di- waiting for season three of Or- voice, she also faces racial con- that are relevant in today’s soci- if you are not uncle Phil living rector Gina Prince-Bythewood ange Is The New Black, then here fict within her personal life. The ety. The series raises questions in Bel Air that you are letting put it in an interview with NPR is a solution. American Koko is series sheds light on the Black about race, racism and social re- the black community down. : “To say ‘black flm,’ means a witty series on Youtube that experience through the eyes of sponsibility in a way that has the However, refusing to show the that 12 Years a Slave is the same follows the personal and private a woman who is constantly try- potential to spark thought and black community in its entirety as Think Like a Man. These are life of Akosua Miller, an Afri- ing to suppress her inner “angry conversation in spite of making is more of a letdown. two completely different flms.” can-American woman who is an Black woman.” Akosua has faced some feel uncomfortable. Where Tyler Perry would So what sets Empire apart from agent at the Everyone’s A Little criticism of this alter ego on Written by actress and writer have Teyana Taylor as the other “black shows/movies”: Racist Agency (think Olivia Pope multiple fronts, from her white Diarra Kilpatrick who currently dreaded loud and obnoxious the ratchet factor. with less bite and more humor). friend, who does not want her writes for The Mysteries of Laura Season one is comprised of upsetting other people with race on NBC, has appeared on the It is true, the ratchet factor estranged baby mom (Madea’s six episodes where Akosua and conversations at a social event, to show Mike and Molly on CBS, defnitely sets this show apart Big Happy Family), Empire shows her fellow agents help a dis- her black boyfriend, who has no and happens to play the lead in from the work of other famous Raven Symone in a vulnerable tressed middle school musical di- qualms stereotyping her. American Koko herself, this se- show writers, like Tyler Perry, position where she needs help rector struggling with his choice the series does a great job at ries is one that is not to be over- who shies away from present- raising her daughter, and seeks in casting the only black girl in his showcasing how race can divide looked. Season two is currently ing his “ghetto” or stereotypi- it with Jamal Lyon. class as Harriet Tubman because any two people regardless of in the works so head over to cal characters as fully developed Where Tyler Perry would her singing voice can be charac- whether those people belong to Youtube in the meantime to soak or likeable, preferring to show have you see a family pray their terized as one that Simon Cowell the same race. Akosua and her up all the charm, humor, and in- the exemplar of black families problems away, Empire shows would have ripped to shreds on aforementioned black boyfriend tricacies found in season one. as good, well-spoken, God- a family coming to terms with fearing characters who always the fact that mental illness is a get the happy endings, leaving real thing that needs to be dealt “Fresh of the Boat” a Comedic Relief his bougie or ratchet characters with, that having a gay son may BRENDA HO ’17 stance Wu, who is the breakout However, on the other hand, to either die or face intense hu- or may not be the end of the ContriButing Writer star of this television season ac- the fact that Fresh off the Boat was miliation. world, and that coming from cording to E!), his brothers Em- given the green light is a positive However, Empire soothes the grimy streets of West Phila- Since its premiere on Feb. 4, ery and Evan (Forrest Wheeler sign to diversify American televi- the wounds that Tyler Perry’s delphia may not defne you, but ABC’s new hit primetime sitcom and Ian Chen, respectively), sion programs and expand the well-intentioned writing tends it will affect the way you live the Fresh off the Boat has received and their grandmother (Lucille range of audience members. The to leave on the black commu- rest of your life, even after the overall positive criticisms and Soong) adjust to their new lives humor on the show is also an ac- nity. Instead of shying away come up. has offered a new perspective on in a new neighborhood. quired taste depending how well from stereotypes, Empire fully All in all, the writers of Em- Asian American culture. Fresh off the Boat is the frst one can stomach stereotypical embraces these aspects of the pire have managed to highlight The show’s premise is based show that centers on an Asian jokes (whether they may be true black community that other personalities that have long on a memoir by TV food per- American family since Margaret or not). Overall, Fresh off the Boat writers would have disregard- been cast out or ridiculed. sonality, Eddie Huang, with the Cho’s All American Girl which has done swimmingly against the same name. It takes place during ended in 1995. Being the frst rough tides this season. Bring- the mid-1990s when 11-year-old show in the past 20 years, Fresh ing to the screen a unique cast, Final Deli Night Eddie (played by Hudson Yang) off the Boat has been a target for humor, and issues that have fol- & Earth Dinner and his family move from China- serious criticism from the Asian lowed some of us over the years town, Washington, DC, to Or- American audience, but the sit- growing up. Watch and discuss Wall•e over a lando, Florida, where his father, com seems to be faring well so If you are familiar with the delicious grill cheese dinner! Louis Huang (as portrayed by far. Some of the more common sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and Randall Park, The Interview) opens criticisms appear to be of the loved the show for its humor, Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. • The Perk a steakhouse. This shows circles stereotypical portrayal of Asian situations, and cast, then you will around how Eddie, Louis, his culture and its use of actors who enjoy Fresh off the Boat because Text 267 - 536 - 5808 For Delivery mother Jessica (as played by Con- are not exactly Chinese. they share a similar format. The Griffn 7 From the News Section Social Media Dos and Don’ts Continued from Page 1 vancing, and it will continue to do so. if you are hesitant work. While your #Work- to send those 140 characters, SPORTS selfe may be totally adorable, upload a picture or create Phillies Open Season on Good Note your boss probably will not a status, your best bet is to ChRisTopheR sivel ’18 strong wall of defense, as 4 out gles at the dish in an interview “like” that. backspace. Jobs are diffcult ConTRiBuTinG WRiTeR of 8 relief pitchers have yet to with Csn philly, “hopefully, this Just remember that every- enough to fnd without be- give up a run this season. was a one-game thing against a thing you do, whether you ing haunted by a video, photo are “private” or not, people The philadelphia phillies are Although the bullpen is pro- guy that had pretty good stuff or tweet you uploaded when will fnd. The internet is a coming off a series win, tak- viding stellar relief for the phil- and a real live fastball.” you were in college. public place. once you up- ing 2 of 3 from the Washing- lies, the bats have yet to make Ryan howard struck out four load something to the web, social media, an online di- ton nationals, leveling their re- the journey north from spring times in the series fnale against it will always be out there for ary for most college students, cord at .500. The phillies now Training, combining for a .214 the nationals, leaving critical people to see. if you aren’t could either cost you the job 3-3,wrapped up their home batting average in the frst week runs on base that could have friends with a future employ- of your dreams or potentially stand with a 4-3 loss in extra of the season. only eleven potentially given the phillies the er, someone else may be, and land you it. All it takes is 140 innings and now move to new teams have worse batting aver- win. if they want to dig up dirt, characters. York to begin their road trip ages, 3 of them being division ri- With the frst week of the they will. (visit Jobvite.com to read against the Mets. vals, Miami Marlins, Washington season complete, phillies fans Technology has been ad- the survey results.) Before the start of the 2015 nationals, and new York Mets. have one thing to take away season, the phillies were pro- The good news is Freddy from their home stand. Accord- jected to be the worst team in Galvis, Andres Blanco, and Car- ing to sandberg, “to start off the the major league, but have si- los Ruiz all have averages above home stand with the guys going lenced many with the eleventh .300, while third baseman Cody about it the way they did, leaving best pitching staff in the ma- Asche is batting .429. so far, the 3-3, there’s some satisfaction to jors. starters Aaron harang and younger players on offense have that. We can build on that.” Jerome Williams have stunned shown the energy and pop that With the phillies currently opposing hitters with sub 2.00 has lacked in recent years. The tied for second in the nl east, eRA’s. Cole hamels has a sub bad news is big pieces Chase ut- two games behind the Atlanta 3.75 eRA after a bounce back ley and Ryan howard have yet Braves, the phillies need to con- performance versus the nation- to get their averages above .200 tinue the fght as they begin a als after previously giving up and are clearly struggling at the seven-game road trip, stopping 4 home runs on opening Day plate. in new York and Washington in the loss to the Boston Red Manager Ryne sandberg both of whom are division ri- image: Jobvite.com sox. The bullpen has provided a commented on howard’s strug- vals.

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image: griffnathletics.com SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse Team Secures Playof Spot Chelsea Maguire ’15 u., kutztown u., Caldwell u., Throughout the season other ground balls, three draws, and game with a score of 11-0. sports editor and Mercy C.. The team has an players have contributed greatly three caused turnovers. In addi- when the Griffns faced overall record of 6-8 following to the team’s success. accord- tion to o’Leary’s contributes, ju- off against the Dominican C. as the semester comes to their april 14 victory against the ing to griffnathletics.com, in a nior emorie keimig scored two Chargers on april 14, their hard a close, so too does the season Dominican College Chargers. March 31 game against the Ny- goals and captured two draws, work earned them another vic- for Chestnut Hill’s women’s La- The team will say goodbye to ack C. warriors, freshman at- and sophomore goalkeeper ka- tory with the fnal score being crosse. In their third season un- three senior players: team cap- tack Hunter Leckonby scored tie Jo Lang collected seven saves, 9-8. This victory guaranteed the der the guidance of head coach tains and defense players Chris- six goals in the frst half of the had two ground balls, and one lacrosse team a playoff berth, Chelsea Rosiek and with the tina Roach and alexis Puhl, and game, giving the Griffns a 9-8 caused turnover. making it the frst since 2009. additional guidance of assistant attack Mary Markowski. lead. Then in the second half at the beginning of april, with a guaranteed spot in the coaches Mary Dean, Roxanne “I think our program has sophomore midfelder Jacklyn the Griffns would once again playoffs and the combined team- Monte, and CHC alumni brianne grown and evolved,” Roach said. o’Leary emerged with the f- steal a victory, this time from the work and talents of all the play- Timony, the lacrosse team has “we have some really good play- nal goal, breaking a then tied Mercy C. Mavericks with sopho- ers, we can hope that the wom- faced a number of opponents ers and we work well as a team game and giving the Griffns a more attacks Samantha Herron en’s lacrosse team will succeed in including Division II rivals, such together. we bonded and that 16-15 victory. o’Leary fnished and Gabrielle balara bringing the their remaining games and fnish as Queens C., Georgian Court shows on the feld.” the game with four goals, three mercy rule into effect, ending the off the season with a bang. New Baseball Field MIke MCLauGHLIN ’15 we are getting a new feld,” Lob- CHC Senior Athlete Spotlight CoNTRIbuTING wRITeR by said. “It shows the college’s investment into our teams and The time has fnally come for gives us more room to grow and Tifany Turner Chestnut Hill College’s baseball improve.” TeNISHa TowNSeND- in New Jersey where she at- team. after spending the last Tubman also indicated that Mobley ’15 tended Cherokee High School. four seasons at Latshaw McCar- there is a very good possibility CoNTRIbuTING wRITeR Throughout high school Turner thy feld in Norristown, Pa, the of another turf feld at Victory, played multiple sports including Griffns are expected to change as well. “The second multipur- The second half of the track, volleyball, and basketball venues for the 2015-2016 cam- pose feld would be located di- 2014-2015 women’s basket- with basketball being her favor- paign. as early as next fall the rectly behind the current turf ball season had all eyes on ite. Turner began her college ca- team will begin to practice and feld,” Tubman said. “This will senior forward and sociol- reer at university of Cincinnati, host games “down the street” at allow both schools' [Plymouth ogy major Tiffany Turner ‘15. where she played basketball for the newly built baseball complex whitemarsh and Chestnut Hill] Turner transferred to Chest- two years and studied Fine arts. image: griffnathletics.com behind Plymouth whitemarsh teams the opportunity to expand nut Hill and onto the women’s She decided to transfer to High School. practice schedules for in-season team in December 2014. an Chestnut Hill College because attending anime Club. How- The feld will be a major up- and out-of-season teams.” immediate standout, Turner “Coach Pruitt’s passion for ever, Turner made it clear that grade for the baseball team as it The building of Victory 1 has averaged 14 points and 10 re- hoops was contagious, and the she would do it all again in a will include an all-turf playing established a great relationship bounds in just 18 games. Her team wasn’t so bad either.” minute. “College few by,” she surface, dugouts, bullpens and between the two schools, and biggest game of 26 points Since the season has ended, said. “I’d go back and redo stadium seating that will wel- with the small amount of space came in the historic win over Turner has indulged a little it all again just to feel those come all members of the college available of Chestnut Hill Col- Philadelphia university. into her favorite things such as emotions again.” campus. Director of athletics lege’s campus, the whitemarsh Turner was born and raised drawing, speaking Japanese and Lynn Tubman stated, “Since the campus has allowed Griffn ath- building of Victory 1 on Plym- letics to expand. “we are very outh whitemarsh’s campus, the excited expanding our facilities Christina Roach school has continued to explore as well as, developing a long last- Chelsea Maguire ’15 “It’s defnitely been a chal- the possibility to extend agree- ing relationship with Colonial sports editor lenge,” she said. “It was a chal- ments into other facilities.” Tub- School District,” Tubman said. lenge that I needed though, and man also stated that this will “This partnership enables us The women’s lacrosse I think it taught me a lot of life surely give the players and fans the opportunity to be engaged 2014-2015 season will be com- lessons as well. a more convenient commute to members of our local communi- ing to an end soon, and as when she’s not out on the the location and a state- of-the- ty and build strong relationships the season ends, the team will feld or practicing with the team, art ballpark to play on. with the high- school programs, say goodbye to three players, there are still plenty of other Junior brendan Looby is one as well as the local youth groups among them senior defense places you can fnd Roach. In ad- player who is excited about the that will use the felds--another player, Christina Roach. dition to playing lacrosse she is image: griffnathletics.com new feld. “It’s exciting to hear win-win for everyone.” The accounting major grew also an Ra in Fitzsimmons hall, to miss swollen ankles and up in New Castle, Del. There vice- president of SGa, presi- bruises. I’m going to miss my she attended St. Mark’s High dent of the business club, and a Current Record (Current as of 4/19) team though. especially since School and played soccer for a student ambassador. She also has we bonded this year and every- short amount of time. an internship this semester with Men’s Tennis: 15-8 Men’s & Women’s Track body got close to everybody.” She decided to try out for a tax accounting frm, so if she’s Women’s Tennis: 16-7 Competed in the widener univer- as she enters a new chapter the lacrosse team upon enter- not on campus or at a game, Baseball: 23-9 sity Invitational in Chester, Pa on in her life soon, Roach encour- ing Chestnut Hill College in that’s likely where she’ll be. Softball: 9-25 4/18. emmanual egbosimbah ages her underclassmen team- 2011, with no prior experience also, as a senior, Roach like Men’s Lacrosse: 6-6 ’17 placed 5th in the men’s 100 mates and anyone returning to Women’s Lacrosse: 7-9 meter dash and Giancarlo Mar- to the sport. many other seniors looks for- tines ’18 placed 23rd in the men’s “I had absolutely no idea ward to graduation in a few or entering CHC next semes- Golf 1,500 meter dash. emily bensen- ter to “try and enjoy it as much Competed at the STaC Invita- how to even hold a stick,” she weeks, but will miss lacrosse abatangelo ’18, Courteney Glen- as you can because life is go- tional in Rum Pointe, MD on said. “I didn’t know anything once graduation is here. nan ’17 and Darby white ’17 4/12 - 13 where they placed 4th about the rules.” “I’m going to miss playing,” ing to happen no matter what, represented CHC in the women of 8. blaise Straka place 7th of 41. If she had to do it all over she said. “I’m also going to miss and do anything you can while meet. though, Roach said she still having a team and having a team you’re here. It’s the time to ex- For more information, visit: griffnathletics.com would have tried out. atmosphere, but I’m not going plore and try new things.”