May 6, 2019 The Voice of the Students Volume 74, Issue 10 Founding Dean of Adelphi Honors College to Retire

ela Vidad described the college as a place BY VIRGINIA MALONEY to “work and share ideas” through classes driven by student discussion. But, she add- For the past quarter of a century, ed, it’s more than just a school thanks to Richard Garner has been the face of the Garner. Adelphi University Honors College, nur- “Dean Garner makes the Honors turing it since its birth into the highly se- College feel like home. He invites students lective program for young scholars that it to his home before cultural events or af- is today. The 66-year-old dean has accom- ter reading books to discuss their experi- plished this by giving an inordinate amount ences,” Vidad said, adding praised for his of his own time, money and care. Unfor- culinary capabilities. “He feeds us and is tunately, all good leaders must eventually even known for amazing chocolate cake.” retire. Come fall, the Honors College will When not baking for students, Garner is be run by a new face, following Garner’s busy planning cultural events for them, departure at the end of this 2019 spring funding scholarships, overseeing admis- semester. He was honored Tuesday, April sion of new honors students and general 30 in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom advisement. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center in “I pretty much work seven days a appreciation for his years of service and his week,” he said. “I don’t have a spouse or dedication and support of student scholar- children, I don’t have a cat or dog, I don’t ship. even have a goldfish, so I never felt like In 1994, Garner started work at Dean Garner has served as the dean of the Adelphi Honors College since its inception over I was cheating someone by being here. I Adelphi University as the first dean of the 20 years ago. love what I do here.” Honors College, building off a preexisting While attending to these tasks, honors program established in 1979. The tire endowment would be given over to the Despite this initial controversy Garner also managed to teach for 24 of the idea for the college was developed by late Honors College, which obviously was not and pressure, Garner grew the college from 25 years he served as dean. “I’ve always Adelphi president, Dr. Peter Diamando- done and was never intended. There were a small community with just 50 initial taught,” he said. “There have been times poulos, who stressed the liberal arts over rumors fueled by fears that it would eat up scholars to one with 264 current students when I was teaching Human Condition, professional studies at Adelphi before his everything. of various majors and nationalities. Greek, Latin and Hebrew—as many as dismissal from the school in 1997. “There was also … a worry that it Alumni go on to receive advanced four courses at a time. “There was suspicion and resis- would snobbishly elitist, which it has never educations in such notable institutions as “I’d have been totally happy to be tance about the honors college,” said Gar- been … partly a credit to its students,” he Harvard University, Brown University and just a professor,” said Garner, who taught ner. “There was worry that it would eat up said. “I felt a certain amount of pressure to Johns Hopkins. all of Adelphi’s resources … that the en- prove ourselves as a good thing.” Sophomore honors student Gabri- Continued on page 2

Don’t Judge a Human Book by Its Cover BY JACLYN TRACY their lives have been. Tatiana Bryant, Adelphi’s engage- ment and inclusion librarian, said, “Each So often in life, we find that we book speaks about a particular aspect of are surrounded by people who we identify their life that has affected them in some with, people we share our traits, people degree or way. We have many books on we are comfortable with, and people who display, including a Japanese World War we know everything about. We sometimes Two internment camp survivor, a trauma lack the motivation to go out there and survivor and a former opioid addict.” meet others who may be completely differ- From browsing through the Hu- ent than we are, and learn about what it is man Library catalog, one would get an in- that makes them different. troduction to each human “book,” includ- Human Library Adelphi, an event ing a table of contents, picture and short Human Library was a unique event that compared humans and their stories to the stories that took place on March 26 at the Angello backstory, along with their title. Being that found in books, encouraging guests to “borrow” one. (Left) Shanequa Levin, founder of the Alumni House gave, students the oppor- March is Women’s History Month, as writ- Long Island Women’s Diversity Network. (Right) At the Human Library event, students tunity to meet real human “books” of all ten on Adelphi’s website, “this year elevat- discuss a nonbinary book. (Photos by James Giella.) different backgrounds, ethnicities, beliefs, ed the stories of cisgender women, women upbringings and life stories to share and who are transgender, gender non-conform- experience of not being able to fit in with be more accepting of each other.” have conversations with them about their ing, intersex, and non-binary individuals.” any group while she was being raised.” This year’s Human Library Adel- lives. Corrada Spatola, writer-in-resi- Nursing major Renuka Persuad phi left students with a greater understand- The Angello Alumni House be- dence at Swirbul Library, got the chance was asked about how this event helps the ing of all the different types of people that came an actual human library, allowing to interview some students who attended Adelphi community. She said, “It exposes live in this world, while leaving them with students to “borrow” those categorized as this event and ask about the impact it had us to others and helps us to realize we are hope that one day we will all be able to Survivors, Gender-fluid, Muslim, Addict, on them. When asked to choose a “book” all the same. We may have different expe- understand and put aside our differences TV Exec, Depressive, Black Latina, Femi- that really stood out to her, Rudhra Lal told riences, but we all go through sadness and to unite as one. One thing is for sure: This nist Activist and Chronically Ill, among Corrada, a freshman nursing major, said, happiness. If we had a sense that we’re not event taught those who attended to not others, for real conversations about what “a black/latina female that talked about her very different from each other, we would judge a human “book” by their cover. 2 • May 6, 2019 NEWS The Delphian A Word from the Editor Hi Panthers, we can’t believe that we have already made it to our tenth and final issue for the 2018-’19 year. We want to thank you for a great year and for everyone’s continued support. Delphian I also want to congratulate the entire staff for once again being nominated for the Press Editors-in-Chief Club of Long Island’s top college newspaper. Additionally, I would like to congratulate Jaclyn Volume 74 Tracy, Danielle McDougall and editorials editor Victoria Grinthal for being PCLI finalists. Nicoletta Cuccio Issue 10 In this issue, we have a variety of great articles that showcase the entire university. Olivia Franks The features section includes annual campus events, including the Holi festival, Student Activi- Earle Hall Media Center ties Board’s Pantherfest and Intergreek Council’s Greek Week. We also look to new traditions News Editor One South Avenue as Adelphi held its first ever Resident Appreciation Week, so the Paint Night within that was Matthew Schroh Garden City, NY 11530 reviewed as well. One Panther also reflected on her unique study abroad experience in Thailand Editorials Editor and our very own features editor, Maria, recounted her experience at a student event at the United HOW TO REACH US Nations. My personal favorite is the Jonas Brothers’ long-awaited return; I’m looking forward to Victoria Grinthal Main Office: 516-877-6935 seeing everything they accomplish. Speaking of concerts and shows, take a look at the best ways E-mail: [email protected] to gets free tickets to live events. It’s tested and proven to be successful. Lastly, we have an article Features & Entertainment Editor on the anticipated “Avengers: Endgame.” We promise, there’s no spoilers here. Maria Giovanna Jumper In news, we thank Dean Garner for his dedication to the university upon his retirement. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We also cover the Human Library, where people come together to listen to experiences that others Sports Editor Letters to the editor must be less than have gone through. It is a powerful event that has received a lot of positive feedback. You can Olivia Franks 400 words and include the author’s also read about how Adelphi students and faculty had the opportunity to learn about the future of name, as well as affiliation to the technology with the Carlyle Group’s chief information officer and Adelphi alumnus, Suhit Gupta. Production Artists college. Letters may be edited for the In editorials, we look at the tragedy that has occurred in France with the burning of Valerie Buonaiuto purposes of space and clarity. the Notre Dame Cathedral because it is hard to think about how much history we have lost. The Letters should be sent to Delphian staff also wants to thank its seniors for their hard work during their college careers. Nikita Kalra Tatsuya Hondo and PCLI finalist Danielle McDougall wrote about their experiences at Adelphi [email protected] and what The Delphian has done for them. We wish you both all the best in your future endeavors Photographer and congratulations to the rest of the Class of 2019! Ana Luiza Poliseli Fávero ORIGINAL ART Adelphi athletics has ended for most of the sports teams, which means some senior Original drawings, photographs, careers have come to a close, including women’s basketball’s Niajah Morgan. 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Founding Dean of Adelphi Honors College to Retire Continued from page 1 While Garner described his years as dean as relatively easy and abundantly at Yale University before coming to Adel- enriching, he has firmly decided that it is phi. “I would not have been happy to be a his time to retire. dean and never have been a professor.” “I’ve spent 25 years with my main Teaching allowed Garner to put goal as trying to nurture other people’s his impressive degrees to use. He received minds, and maybe not nurturing my own a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages, mind,” Garner said of his decision to leave. literatures and linguistics from Princeton In the year to come, Garner will University, as well as advanced degrees in pack up his home a block away from cam- classical studies from Harvard and the Uni- pus and relocate to an apartment in Man- versity of Chicago. hattan. There he will focus on his hobbies, In addition to working at the which include playing the piano and learn- Honors College, Garner is one of its larg- ing foreign languages. Additionally, Gar- est benefactors, having established seven ner will spend more time with friends and Dean Garner (at podium) was honored Tuesday,April 30 in the Ruth S. Harley University endowed scholarships, which increase the will frequent the many operas and muse- Center. (Photo by Mena Sposito/Adelphi ) amount of financial aid available to honors ums that New York City has to offer. students each year. the college is set. We have a character, a But Garner will not completely departure from the school. “I was recognized as the first em- mission and I am sure we are going to find disappear. He said he’s willing to provide “We are all very grateful for every- ployee of Adelphi to give the university a someone that recognizes the gem that is guidance to the new dean, if it is request- thing Dean Garner has done, and also very million dollars,” said Garner, who added here. I, like many of us, will continue to ed. He will continue to communicate with sad to see him move on,” said Nicole Ru- that if he could redo anything during his search for multiple ways of saying thank students, staff and alumni. Even after his dolph, professor and academic director of time as dean, he would start raising money you for creating such a beautiful place to death, Garner will remain connected to the the Honors College. “We have been given earlier than 2004. learn and to teach.” Honors College. an amazing gift in the stability of his leader- Though Garner’s occupational With the end of the semester “It will get easier when I die,” ship.” life may seem busy or complicated, he quickly coming to a close, Garner wishes said Garner. “My estate all comes to the Although the next dean of the believes he has the “easiest” deanship on to be remembered as a man who created an Honors College, so there will be millions Honors College is still yet to be announced, campus. He credits this to the fact that institution in which students were encour- more dollars for scholarships than there are Garner said he has high hopes for the future he hand-selects the faculty members who aged take joy in expanding their minds and now.” of the school. “I feel I am leaving this place teach honors courses, as well as all en- in learning. However, that won’t entirely soft- in very good shape,” he said. “We have a rolled students. This allows him to focus “I was so fortunate to have been en the blow to the Honors College commu- good foundation, traditions and seasoned on “positive and productive things, rather here,” Dean Garner said. “It was a great nity, who are already mourning Garner’s staff who are committed to this college.” than small problems.” Rudolph agreed: “The DNA of luxury and a privilege.” The Delphian NEWS May 6, 2019 • 3 Pantherfest Hits It Indoors with Sports Theme

BY DANIELA KRSLOVIC

Student and faculty excitement drowned out the sound of pouring rain and thunder at the annual Pantherfest held on Friday, April 26. Hosted by Adelphi Uni- versity’s Student Activities Board (SAB), Resident Student Association (RSA) and Campus Recreation to help students cel- ebrate the closing of the school year, Take Me Out to Pantherfest offered many ac- tivities that related to this year’s theme: sports. Inflatable stations for activities such as axe throwing, basketball, base- ball, football, soccer and skee-ball were set up about the gymnasium in the Center for Recreation and Sports. And, of course, there was also a court for Campus Recre- ation’s annual Spike-It Volleyball Tourna- ment, which had four teams registered and eager to play. “Each year we try to make [Pan- therfest] a little bit bigger and better,” said SAB president Ashley Willoughby. “We try adding on at least one activity we can have each year. The new thing we’ve been doing is having it themed to make it more interesting and intriguing for people to come.” According to Willoughby, the SAB crew (from left) Rachel Rossi, Valerie Buonaiuto, Ashley Willoughby and Danny Hernandez hand out T-shirts at the start of activities are based on the event’s chosen Pantherfest. Students enjoyed activities like axe throwing, football toss and ice cream. (Photos by Adam Robinson and Rachel Rossi.) theme. Last year’s western-themed Wild Pantherfest gave students the opportuni- ty to ride a mechanical bull. Along with get a higher turnout when it’s outside.” mend it to other students. tor of Campus Recreation, said there were this year’s many sports-themed activities, Students agreed that had it not “This is my first Pantherfest,” benefits to hosting this year’s Pantherfest Pantherfest also offered multiple photo rained, Levermore Lawn would have been said Ortega. “It’s very lively. There’s just in the gymnasium. “It’s a fun time for the booths, a DJ, free T-shirts and free clas- the better location for Pantherfest and so much to do around here.” entire campus,” said Grant. “With smaller sic sporting event foods such as burgers, would have attracted more guests. “[The Friendly competition dominated spaces there’s a lot more energy. You get to hotdogs and pretzels. gymnasium] is a good alternative,” said the volleyball court. Students laughed know people a little more intimately and Take Me Out to Pantherfest was Eduardo Ortega, a senior biology major. with one another as they played at the it’s still a lot of fun.” originally intended to take place on Lev- “But it would have been nicer if it was out- various activity stations and took pho- With all the hard work done by ermore Lawn, but due to weather condi- side because there’s more room and more tos. Guests crowded the buffets and some the SAB, RSA and Campus Recreation, tions was relocated indoors to the Center people could see it.” (including our very own school mascot) Take Me Out to Pantherfest took students for Recreation and Sports. Despite the participation setback started dancing to the music that could be and faculty indoors for an afternoon of re- “We didn’t want to have to cancel caused by rain and thunder, the guests at heard from the moment you stepped foot laxation and enjoyment. Pantherfest fully, so we decided to move Take Me Out to Pantherfest still had an en- into the Center for Recreation and Sports. it inside,” said Willoughby. “Normally we joyable time and said they would recom- Michael Grant, assistant direc-

Chief Information Officer Speaks Business and Technology at Adelphi

“Seventy-six percent of CEOs felt “With deep learning, the machine entire information in the universe that can BY VIRGINIA MALONEY that investing in technology was extremely takes combinations of data points or data exist.” important,” said Gupta, who introduced features and makes its own features,” said Even with the future existence of the audience to 10 technologies, includ- Gupta, who added that the technology Revolutionary technology, a technology faster than a supercomputer, ing artificial intelligence, the Internet of would be used to determine if the Carlyle Gupta assured the undergraduates present knowledgeable machines and humanoid Things and virtual reality during his hour- Group had been investing well. robots. in the audience that such technology will long presentation. “We can start using the informa- not replace the individual in the workplace. For years, these have been com- According to Gupta, these tech- tion that exists from the past and help us mon tropes of the sci-fi genre, but it seems “People were repurposed in their jobs to nologies have already been, or will soon get better for the future,” he said. provide higher level services,” said Gupta, that major businesses are aiming to close be, implemented by major companies in Gupta also suggested that large the gap between fantasy and reality through who used the coexistence of ATMs and order to better meet business goals. corporations may someday have access to tellers to show that people will remain rel- the implementation of technology. “Executives are starting to believe the entire knowledge of the universe by use Suhit Gupta, Adelphi alumnus evant if they are trained to adapt. technology to be the key disruptor for their of quantum computing, an innovation that “I’ll end with simply saying that and current chief information officer for the business,” he said. “They need to think of focuses on particle behavior. Carlyle Group, took an audience of Adel- as you think about your careers and which technology as a digital information driver.” “One hundred qubits [quantum jobs you are going to go work in and which phi students and faculty on a journey into One such company to turn to technology is bit] would probably be a computer about the “brave new world” of business technol- companies you’re going to affect change Gupta’s own Carlyle Group, a top Ameri- this size,” said Gupta, as he pointed to a within, think of it less as bringing a new ogy on April 2 with his presentation titled can equity firm with $216 billion in assets. podium in the front of the UC ballroom. “From Big Data to Machine Learning: The technology project in,” said Gupta. “Think The corporation aims to make use of deep “That’s the entire information in the uni- instead about how the core of a business Hype and Reality of Today’s Technology learning. verse...not what we know today but the Trends.” itself will be a technological one.” 4 • May 6, 2019 FEATURES The Delphian My Study Abroad Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand

BY BRIGID LYNN

Last semester, I studied abroad at Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Before even starting college, I knew that studying abroad was something that I had to do. I was really interested in going to Asia because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and immerse myself in a culture very different than ours here in the U.S. I felt like by going to Thai- land, I’d have the opportunity to gain a more global perspective on life and to learn about a part of the world that I didn’t know much about. My first few weeks in Chi- ang Mai were challenging, mostly because of the language barrier and the fact that I knew nobody there. But, as the weeks went on, I grew close to a great group of friends, and even began picking up on the Thai language. When I was abroad, I had the op- portunity to take some fun and interesting Studying abroad allows you to immerse yourself in a different culture and atmosphere. classes. Going to school in Thailand is Here are just a few of the author’s experiences. (Photos provided by Brigid Lynn.) unique, because we all had to wear uni- forms to class. My favorite class was Thai at different sanctuaries in Thailand, which great opportunity to meet people from all language, where we learned how to speak was unlike anything I’ve ever done before. over the world and learn so much about Thai. The Thai language is hard to learn, In addition to taking great classes, their unique cultures. but it became very useful throughout the I was able to spend time traveling through- After my study abroad experience, semester and having the ability to com- out Thailand and South East Asia. My I recommend going abroad to everyone I municate with the Thai people in their favorite trip was to Cambodia, where my speak with. Not only did studying abroad language was very rewarding. In addition friend and I got to see the sunrise over result in self growth as a person and teach to learning a lot in my classes, I learned Angkor Wat. We also went down to the me so much, but it also was the most fun through my experiences in the city and islands in Cambodia and camped on the semester I’ve ever had, and I made so many throughout the country. I was in Chiang beach for a few nights, which was unlike incredible memories. Studying abroad Mai during the Yee Ping and Loy Krathong anything I’ve ever done before. I also went opened me up to new experiences, new festivals, which are when people release to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Kuala people, and new places, which I would nev- floating lanterns into the sky and floating Lumpur, Malaysia, which were both cool er have encountered had I not taken advan- candles on to the river at night. This was cities with a lot to do. tage of that opportunity, so I’m extremely the most beautiful sight I’ve ever seen. I Traveling to all these places in grateful that I did, and I hope that you will also got to interact with a lot of elephants Thailand and outside of Thailand was a too. Greek Week 2019 Puts Its Own Spin on Reality TV

Inter-Greek Council, was head of Greek Straight.” BY JACLYN TRACY Week this year, organizing all events, in- Another great event that everyone structing each chapter’s Greek Week chairs looks forward to is Greek God/Goddess. At a small school like Adelphi, of what the week would consist of, and en- Gerald Mariscal, president of getting involved is the key to making life- suring fair competition among all the orga- Kappa Sigma, said, “Greek God/Goddess long friendships, discovering your true nizations. is my favorite event in Greek Week. I love leadership potential, and lastly, having When recalling his experience seeing everyone from all different organi- fun. Each year during the spring semester this year, he said, “Being a part of Greek zations show off their unique talents and students look forward to Greek Week, a Week is something that I have loved ever it’s by far the most entertaining event.” week-long friendly competition between since I rushed my sophomore year. Back To mark the ending of each Greek fraternities, sororities and multicultural or- then I never could have imagined running Week is the Greek Gala, where the winners ganizations to determine which organiza- it one day. Overseeing Greek Week gave are announced, awards are given out to dif- tions come out on top after events that are me the opportunity to see a whole new side ferent organizations and select members both physically and mentally challenging. of the Greek community.” of each chapter gather in the UC Ballroom Some of these events include a Although Greek Week is ex- to come together as a Greek Community. water Olympics, where organizations go tremely competitive, and each organiza- When discussing the Greek Gala, Foley head to head in the swimming pool of the tion wants to do anything that they can to said, “The Greek Gala is an excellent night REC center, dodgeball, basketball, a spell- win, it is also a time to bond, laugh and get that highlights our community’s accom- ing bee, trivia about Adelphi, volleyball, a to know people in other chapters. One of plishments and some of the outstanding Adam Robinson of Delta Chi and Sarah Greek God/Goddess pageant-like competi- Carbain of Delta Phi Epsilon participat- the best examples of this is the Greek Week leaders that we have on this campus.” tion and Greek Olympics. Because Greek ing in Greek Week. (Photo provided by Adam Video Premier, which took place on Mon- And the winners are... Delta Week includes competition that showcases Robinson) day, April 15. Each organization was asked Gamma and Delta Chi. Both chapters did so many different talents, it is essential that to make a video relating to their Reality an amazing job in every aspect of Greek make a related Greek Week video and a each organization comes together and puts TV Show with ties to Greek Week, Greek Week and were so proud to receive their paddle to incorporate into their Greek forth their best athletes, dancers, singers, unity and friendly competition. Some of winning trophies. God/Goddess performance. This year’s spellers and even runners. the shows that got their own spin included Greek Week is an honored tradi- theme was Reality TV. Other themes in Each Greek Week has a theme in “Jersey Shore,” “Keeping Up with the Kar- tion on Adelphi’s campus, and organiza- the past have included 90s, Disney and which each organization must select a spe- dashians,” “Say Yes to the Dress,” “Dance tions already can’t wait for next year to try Greek Gods and Goddesses. cific category within that theme. They then Moms,” “Shark Tank” and “Beyond Scared and win it all again. Ryan Foley, VP Internal of the The Delphian FEATURES May 6, 2019 • 5 “Avengers: Endgame” Satisfies the Entire Audience BY MATTHEW SCHROH I wasn’t sure what to expect when going ers). Seeing them team up to fight hordes of universally known as “That Avenger Who into “Endgame.” But, to say the least, it Thanos’ army was awesome, but was tricky Isn’t Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk was absolutely incredible. Be prepared for to balance. It’s a lot more straightforward or Thor.” The opening shot of the film is The biggest movie the world has spoilers ahead. in “Endgame.” The classic Avengers (Iron Hawkeye watching his whole family get ever seen has officially hit the theaters – The plot follows up where “Infin- Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black snapped out of existence. He becomes such and that’s not entirely an exaggeration. The ity War” left off: Thanos has snapped half Widow and the return of Hawkeye), along a powerful character. long-awaited “Avengers: Endgame” has of the universe out of existence, and the with Rocket Raccoon, Nebula and War Ma- As someone who never really got officially made more money in its opening remaining Marvel heroes are regrouping, chine, who we also saw survive in “Infinity into Marvel movies, “Endgame” did have weekend than any other film opening in ready to take him out. The problem is, after War,” and Ant-Man, who hadn’t hung out a lot of stuff in it that I felt I couldn’t fully the entire history of cinema. Perhaps that’s Thanos wiped out half of existence, he used with this crowd since “Civil War.” Captain appreciate. The jokes referencing the first not saying much, since the previous title the power of the infinity stones to destroy Marvel, fresh off the heels of the most re- “Avengers” movie, for instance, as well as holder was “Avengers: Infinity War,” but it the stones themselves – a power surge that cent Marvel movie, appears at the begin- various quotes and references throughout has made well over a billion dollars, hun- nearly kills him, but one he finds necessary ning and the end of the movie, but is absent – for instance, I didn’t understand “proof dreds of millions of dollars more than its to resist, in his own words, the “tempta- during the time travel journey. that Tony Stark has a heart” to be anything predecessor. Some number-crunchers are tion” of total power. With this, there is a As such, the characters are super more than a self-depreciative joke. even predicting “Endgame” could be on its jump cut to five years into the future. The enjoyable. Nebula in particular was one of “Endgame” also tries to include way to becoming the highest-grossing film world is still grappling with losing billions my favorites; her relationship with Thanos as many characters as possible, but in in history, though we’ll have to wait and of people in less than a minute, and morale (her father) was incredibly interesting. War smaller roles. So, when some characters see if this pans out – history is optimistic, is extremely low. But then the survivors Machine, Rocket, Ant-Man, Hulk and Thor from “Thor: Ragnarok” were hanging out though, considering “Infinity War” is at the reunite for a plan to travel through time had their moments, and Thanos was just as with Thor, I only had a rough idea of who number four spot in that regard. and collect the infinity stones, using their cryptically fascinating as he was in “Infin- they were. For starters, I’ve never been a power to bring everyone back. Trouble ity War.” But for me, Iron Man and Captain The one movie you absolutely huge superhero movie guy, let alone a huge arises when some heroes travel close to the America stole the show. must see to understand “Endgame” is “In- Marvel buff. I have friends who have seen vicinity of a past version of Thanos, who The two trademark Marvel charac- finity War.” “Endgame” is pretty much every movie since “Iron Man” and can catches wind of their plan and seeks to use ters, who have been butting heads since the a direct sequel. Having that knowledge, recognize characters in the huge cinematic the Avengers’ stone collecting to his ad- beginning (sometimes a bit more seriously along with the very basic idea of the thread universe just from a voice clip. My broth- vantage. – see “Civil War”) and whose tension is the Marvel cinematic universe has been ers have even recently gotten in on the That’s the bare-bones model of palpable from the beginning of “Endgame” following, I found myself more-or-less craze – in anticipation for “Infinity War” the plot that I’m willing to give, partly to really come into their own. The conclusion able to string together what was going on, last year, they binged the entire film rep- not give away the best parts and partly be- of this movie is so moving in particular be- and what had been going on prior to “End- ertoire, and haven’t missed a movie since. cause so many of the intricacies need to be cause of how the stories of Tony Stark and game.” But aside from “Infinity War,” I have relied seen to be understood. Steve Rogers come to an end. The good news is, that means exclusively on both “Guardians of the Gal- Many people, myself included, But all-in-all, no characters stood there’s no excuse to miss this movie. axy” movies, and “Captain America: Civil felt that the biggest problem with “Infinity out that I didn’t really like. I know Cap- There’s a little something for everyone – War,” which was Marvel’s big crossover War” was the sheer amount of characters tain Marvel has gotten a lot of complaints cool fights for the kids, deep emotional film before “Infinity War” came along and running around – the Avengers, the Guard- due to being “overpowered,” but she was drama for the adults, tons and tons of call- redefined what “big crossover film” even ians of the Galaxy, and various other heroes absent for most of the film so that didn’t backs for the fans, and for the rest of us, meant. (Black Panther, Dr. Strange, Spider-Man, really bother me. “Endgame” even got me some combination of all three. With this limited film knowledge, War Machine, Bucky, among many oth- to care about Hawkeye. Hawkeye, the guy

Now Calling the Delegation of Lithuania

BY MARIA GIOVANNA JUMPER from 8 am until 11 pm. These meetings varied between formal and informal ses- From Sunday April 14 to Thurs- sions. Throughout formal session many day April 18 a group of Adelphi students Adelphi students, including this reporter, participated in the annual National Model spoke on the floor of their committee, giv- United Nations (NMUN) conference in ing speeches that spoke to the importance Manhattan accompanied by Professor Ka- of their stance on particular topics. Dur- tie Laatikainen. The students worked in ing informal session, working papers were different committees representing Lithu- drafted, merged, edited and submitted to ania. Throughout the conference students later be considered as draft resolutions and worked on drafting working papers that voted on. would later become resolutions and learn- On Monday, April 15, the Adel- ing to become masterful negotiators. phi delegation took a trip to the permanent Adelphi students participating in the 2019 NMUN conference. (Photo provided by Maria Giovanna Jumper) This reporter personally worked mission to the UN from Lithuania to speak with Jennifer Willard as the delegates for with actual diplomats from Lithuania. Stu- UN intervention. Additionally, the seminar sit behind their nation’s placard and take the General Assembly First Committee. dents were able to ask questions about their focused on the higher level of human rights part in voting procedures on the UN floor. Within this committee nations were ne- particular positions and topics, but also re- violations taken against women, including This was followed by closing ceremonies gotiating policy on nuclear disarmament. ceive a broader education on Lithuania’s rape as a form of warfare and others. and the official ending of the conference. Other committees discussed varying topics role within the UN, NATO and the EU. Af- Wednesday, April 17 was the last For many students this was an ex- including security concerns, environmental ter this meeting students were able to apply day of full meetings and ended with vot- tremely rewarding experience. Personally, issues, ways to improve refugee care and this new knowledge to their negotiations. ing procedures and awards. Three Adelphi this has been my best experience of my international humanitarian concerns. All On Tuesday, April 16 there were students received awards for their posi- college career. The conference taught me of these discussions were extremely re- special seminars between meetings. These tion papers, which were written before the skills in time management, negotiations, warding and the Adelphi students became seminars included: “An Insider’s Guide to conference: Mackenzie Banks, Courtney draft resolution writing and more. The very involved in the negotiating process. the UN,” “Integrating International Peace Thrun and Abbey Durning. The students conference included students from all over The conference began on Sunday, and Security and Human Rights” and and Professor Laatikainen then enjoyed a the world and allowed us to make connec- April 14, with an opening ceremony at the “Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 group dinner at Carmine’s Restaurant. tions around the world. NMUN prides Hilton Hotel on 53rd street and 7th Avenue. Agenda.” This reporter attended the semi- The final day, Thursday, April 18, themselves on saying after the conference At the opening ceremony the theme for this nar titled “Integrating International Peace were the closing ceremonies at the actual you will have a couch to sleep on all over year’s conference was revealed: “Building and Security and Human Rights” where I UN building. Students in the General As- the world and they couldn’t be more right a Climate for Peace.” For the next several learned about the correlation between vio- sembly First, Second and Third Commit- about that. days, students participated in meetings lations of human rights and the need for tees were invited to go to the UN early and 6 • May 6, 2019 FEATURES The Delphian How to Get Tickets to Live Shows and What to Do When You Get There

Time-Out journalist and free- BY OLIVIA FRANKS the Stars,’ we would rarely if ever have to lancer Marion Bernstein has past success pull from a waitlist. The limited amount of receiving tickets to live shows and wrote tickets we release are claimed extremely New York is known for its vast ar- about this topic before. Bernstein said, quickly, and people rarely back out of that ray of tourist attractions, including attend- “The best way to obtain tickets to live show. A special taping may change venues ing live shows that are shot nowhere else in shows in NYC is to follow the `rules’ ex- and increase the audience size by 500, in the country. But these live shows, such as actly as they’re written. Studios run a very which case we would open up that wait “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “The Tonight tight ship and they’ve created these explicit list.” Show with Jimmy Fallon” and “Good rules for a reason. Almost all tickets can be You very well may be the last seat Morning America” are so hard to get tick- requested online these days, so it’s just a once you get into the venue. Sometimes the ets to, not even seasoned New Yorkers can matter of submitting your request — as show has their own staff or 1iota has their gain access to them. There are very few early as humanly possible — and keeping staff outside to keep fans updated on what tickets available and most who apply are an eye on your inbox.” is going on inside, when they may be seat- on waiting lists for weeks and never re- I tried this method with 1iota’s ed and what time everything should begin. ceive tickets. But judging by the full studio Twitter account, @1iota. Every time I saw Regardless, you must get to the event at audiences visible in every show clearly it’s a tweet was posted, I went to the page to least an hour before your registration time not impossible: if you know some insider see if it was for the New York area. When in order to get a good spot on line. For ex- tips. Here are all the tricks you need to I saw that tickets became available for the ample, general admission tickets for “Live know in order to see some of your favorite 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting Show with with Kelly and Ryan” says the check-in shows live and in person – and maybe up Tony Bennett and Brett Eldredge in Rock- deadline is at 7:45 am. Get there at 6:30 close and personal too. efeller Center in New York City, I applied Front row seats for Jimmy Kimmel Live in am or 6:45 am before a large flow of traffic to the waitlist. It is also a special annual Brooklyn on October 15, 2018. The special guest was Adam Sandler. begins arriving. 1. Use well-known websites event, so taking advantage of ticket avail- Speaking with the employees and such as 1iota and On-Camera Audi- ability would be important if I wanted to The first way to show your enthu- telling them why you’re excited to is also ences. 1iota.com is usually the universal receive tickets. Two days later, I received siasm is when you apply for tickets. Often important. After receiving priority tickets ticketing service for live shows filmed all an email from 1iota saying that my waitlist websites ask the question: “Why are you for “Jimmy Kimmel Live in Brooklyn,” over the country. On this website, they status changed to available. excited to see this show?” “Why is this my guest and I arrived at the venue at 2 have tickets for popular tapings like “Jim- “I’ve had great success following your favorite show?” and even, “Why pm, the start time of the check-in for the my Kimmel Live” and “The Tonight Show these methods,” Bernstein said. “To date, should we give you tickets to this show?” taping. Approximately 50 people were on with Jimmy Fallon.” There are also tickets I’ve received free tickets to `John Oliver,’ When you answer, tell the truth. If this is line in front of us, but after speaking to em- for live shows such as “Live with Kelly `Stephen Colbert’ and `Samantha Bee.’” your favorite show and you’ve been wait- ployees, being polite, following their dress and Ryan” and “Good Morning America.” Therefore, taking advantage ing years to see it, then use that. My go-to code (they usually recommend that you Occasionally, there will be a few special of social media has proved to be effec- answer is that I am a communications stu- dress as if you are attending a dinner par- events posted like red carpet movie pre- tive. These include: 1iota’s Social Media dent and I am looking to explore the area ty), and responding when they speak to the mieres, viewings of movies that have not Platforms: Twitter - @1iota; Instagram - of live shows and production because it is crowd, they told us we would be handed yet been released, award shows and holi- @1iota; Facebook – 1iota; www.facebook. something I am interested in. assigned seating tickets. This was a safety days celebration specials. com/1iota. YouTube – 1iota Studios; www. precaution so fans would not run over each If you would like to attend special youtube.com/user/1iotastudios. (Going on 4. If you learn you were success- trying to get the best seats in the venue. events, pay attention to the website you the YouTube account is also helpful when ful and received tickets to your favorite One employee was very preoccupied while are using for updates because tickets will trying to gain more information about tick- live show and you’re going to see one of handing out tickets, but I saw the tickets be hard to come by once the free tickets ets. The website has great tips on what to your favorite artists, is that it? Not quite in her hand were in the orchestra and un- are open for the public. I have received do the day of event, arrival time, waitlist yet. Pay attention to the type of tickets you fortunately, walked away from where I was tickets to “Jimmy Kimmel Live in Brook- information and more.) On-Camera Audi- have and when to get to the venue. For in- standing. The next man to come around lyn,” “Live with Kelly and Ryan” and the ence’s Social Media Platforms: Twitter stance, standby tickets don’t guarantee en- with tickets had tickets for the mezzanine “Christmas Tree Lighting in Rockefeller – @OnCamAudiences; Instagram - – @ try. You have a better chance of getting in, and orchestra and was choosing people to Center” within three weeks of using 1iota. oncameraaudiences; Facebook – On-Cam- but it is not guaranteed. give specific tickets to. I said I had not yet era Audiences, Inc.; www.facebook.com/ Additionally, your seating in the received tickets politely and he handed me 2. On social media, turn on post OnCameraAudiences/Snapchat - @OnCa- venue is not guaranteed to be the best in tickets in the front row. notifications for websites that have tick- mAudiences the house. It is important to be patient and ets. Each show has social media websites “We work with about 50 differ- wait for the right person to see you have to promote when tickets become available. 3. Show your enthusiasm for the ent television shows. Since we deal with been waiting but not complaining. Fol- On your specific social media platform, go event. If you display your energy, that al- so many different shows, the specifics of low the instructions and these tips and you to the page you’re interested in, then the lows the show’s employees to see who is each show can be a little different,” said should be on your way to your favorite live settings on that page, and click on “Turn most excited to be at the event and where Chelsea Reba, operations coordinator for show in no time. on Post Notifications.” This way, you will they should seat you in the crowd. The On-Camera Audiences. “For some of our be notified every time they post, and you audience is an important factor of the en- more popular shows like `Dancing with will be alerted every time tickets become tire event because they need clapping and available. laughing to be heard on TV. Resident Appreciation Week: Paint Night Puts Untapped Talents on Display BY ALEXA COHEN When the group arrived at the a paint night,” said Sophia Walsh. “I had location, the staff was friendly and made an awesome time. For someone who is everyone feel at home. Snacks and aprons not artistic, being with the Adelphi com- Throughout the week of April 22, were provided, and painting skill levels munity made me feel super comfortable Adelphi University had the first annual were assessed. For many, it was their first doing something new.” “Resident Appreciation” Week. There paint night experience. At the end of the night, a group were many free events for residents to It was special to share in that ex- photo was taken displaying the final prod- enjoy. The Delphian attended the Paint perience together. The group each painted ucts. Night at Muse Paintbar in Garden City on a view of palm trees over water with a sun- With finals coming up, it was a Wednesday April 24 from 6:30 pm until set sky, with grass in the front and a beach nice break from school. There were many 10:30 pm as part of the week’s agenda. chair. Upon completion, the artists poked other events throughout the week, such Transportation was provided and the resi- holes in their canvases to add LED lights. as Escape Room, Adventure Park and the Residents got to bond and take part in a fun dents all met at Post Hall for the bus to “This was my first time attending movies. paint night as part of Resident Appreciation travel there together. Week. (Photo provided by Alexa Cohen.) The Delphian FEATURES May 6, 2019 • 7 Holi: The Festival of Colors and Love Jonas Brothers

BY ASHLESHA PANDIT was to persuade them to follow the path of having bacteria on our bodies. As a tradi- Comeback May be truthfulness and righteousness which are tion, people would perform “Parikrama,” considered to be very important qualities in which meant walking around the bonfire the Best of 2019 Holi is one of the most popu- the Hindu culture. To prevent people from to rid our bodies of the growing bacteria. lar festivals celebrated in India. It is also getting involved in evil acts to gain some- After walking around the fire, to continue BY JACLYN TRACY known as the Festival of Colors and Love. thing in return, Holi reinforces the belief having good health, people would place The celebration starts on the evening of in honesty and encourages people to dump “Vibhuti” (i.e., holy ash) on their fore- “Purnima,” the Full Moon Day in the their sinful thoughts into the fire. heads and drink a mixture made of sandal For any die-hard Jonas Brothers month of Falgun, which is the last month of Social significance: Holi brings paste and mango tree plants. fan, the break-up of the band was one of the Hindu calendar, and lasts for two days. people in the society together to strengthen Holi is also considered the Fes- the saddest things to face. As time went by, During this festival, everyone gets together the unity among them. Holi is also celebrat- tival of Love. It signifies the love that fans started taking down posters off their with joy and enthusiasm to free themselves ed by people who are not Hindus because Lord Krishna had for his ardent devo- walls, putting away old CDs, and pretty from all the resentment and negativity they everyone likes being part of a colorful and tee, Radha. During Krishna’s teenage much coming to terms with the fact that may have towards one another. After burn- fun festival. For example, on Adelphi’s years, Radha fell in love with him after the Jonas Brothers were no more, with ing their worries, frustrations and anger in Garden City Campus, we celebrated the he saved her life from a demon who ap- Nick Jonas embarking on a solo career, Joe a big bonfire, they start throwing color on Holi festival on May 1 this year where stu- peared in the form of a buffalo. She loved Jonas with a new band called DNCE, and each other to display positivity. dents of different nationalities and cultures Krishna very much and considered him as Kevin Jonas having a wife and two daugh- ters. But now, it is 2019, and to the shock of fans everywhere, the Jonas Brothers are back. On February 28, a Jonas Brothers Instagram account was started up, posting a picture of them captioned, “Midnight ET #Sucker”. This instantly blew up on social media, bringing fans back to the days of middle school, singing “Burnin’ Up” in the car with your best friends and arguing over which brother was your favorite. One of the most popular tweets read, “we are all gonna be 20-30 at a Jonas Brothers con- cert and I couldn’t be more excited. #jona- sbrothers #old.” Their comeback was marked by Adelphi students celebrate Holi, the festival of colors and love, on the Flagpole Lawn by throwing colors at each other. The event was spon- the release of their newest single “Sucker,” sored by International Student Services. (Photos by Ana Luiza Poliseli Fávero) which immediately became the #1 single on iTunes, the #1 trending video on You- According to a popular legend, came together to enjoy the colors and her God. Therefore, during Holi, in some Tube, and currently has over 102 million the term “Holi” originally came from Ho- have fun with their friends. This celebra- places, people create idols of Krishna and views. The catchy pop lyrics picked up lika, the name of a demoness. Holika was tion happened on the Flagpole Lawn, be- Radha and carry them around the town in right where the JoBros left off before they the sister of a demon king named Hiran- hind the Business School building, where decorated palanquins. They also place the broke up. yakashyapu, who defeated the gods and there was more room for people to move idols on a swing and everyone takes turns The music video for “Sucker” is gained control over the Universe. The leg- freely, dance, and throw colors on each pushing it to honor the mythological scene extremely fancy, showing them in an estate end states that the king was angry with his others. People, dressed in white T-shirts where both Krishna and Radha would be resembling that of the Palace of Versailles, son, Prahlad, for worshipping Lord Vish- or any light-colored clothing, got togeth- sitting on a swing, with Krishna playing and features the three Jonas wives, Dani- nu. So, he used his sister’s help to teach his er with their friends and strangers on the his flute and Radha resting her head on his elle Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, and soon to son a lesson. Since Holika could withstand lawn to celebrate the festival. There was shoulder, quietly listening to the melodi- be Mrs. Jonas, Sophie Turner. any fire, she carried Prahlad to a fire and a DJ, lots of food, and buckets of water ous tunes. Along with the release of “Suck- attempted to throw him in it; but she failed and color. Students mixed the color and The festival of Holi continues er,” the Jonas Brothers appeared on the because Prahlad was protected by Lord water and threw it on each other while into the following day when after a night “Late Late Show with James Corden” to Vishnu. Thus, the Holi celebration was they danced to Bollywood/Western mu- of intense fun and yelling, people engage mark their return to music. The episode born to mark the end of the evil represented sic. As they threw color on each other in another celebration known as Rang was filled with carpool karaoke singing by Holika, and to remember the victory of and the people walking by, you could see Panchami (where “Rang” means colors). along to songs like “Burnin’ Up,” “Love- the good over the sinful. that the air around the lawn was bright, As per the Hindu calendar, this day comes bug” and their newest single “Sucker,” Besides its mythological signifi- filled with different colors. five days after the Holi celebration on the along with spill or fill your guts, where cance, Holi also has the following cultural, Biological significance: Holi Full Moon night; but for practical reasons, James asked all of them funny and per- social and biological significance. also has a positive impact on our bodies people celebrate it the day after Holi. Like sonal questions, and ended with a hilarious Cultural significance: The story and our health. During this time of the others, Rang Panchami is considered to be performance of a remix of the song “Year of Hiranyakashyapu and Prahlad showed year, the weather in India changes from an important ‘puja’ for Hindus because it 3000” titled “Year 2019.” people that having complete devotion to cold to warm temperatures; so, people’s purifies the atmosphere and allows people The Jonas Brothers recently re- God will mean that God will always have a energy starts to decrease. Hence, in the to feel the presence of the Deities through leased another song titled “Cool,” a single place in his heart for his true devotees. The past, to reduce their drowsiness and fa- the colors. According to Hindu mythol- they dropped on April 4, along with a mu- point of sharing these legends with people tigue that came from warm weather, ogy, Rang Panchami begins with the de- sic video of them on the beach performing. people would scream and sing as loud feat of “Tamas” (i.e., darkness) in the Holi In an interview with Corden, Nick was ex- as they could to help wake up their bod- fire and creates an atmosphere of happi- cited to reveal that they have a lot of music ies. The practice still continues. As for ness everywhere which is symbolized by in the works, and a lot that has been put throwing colors on others, people would throwing different colors around us. It is a together, but not released yet. use a special type of liquid color known way of worshipping different Deities each The comeback of the Jonas Broth- as “Abeer,” which enters the pores on of whom is supposed to love one of those ers has only just begun, and now, 2019 may the human face and makes the skin look colors. just be the Year of the Jonas. They will be softer and healthier. People still do it to To this day, Holi is known for appearing at Madison Square Garden on this day. bringing joy and harmony among the August 29. A color throw was the highlight of the Another biological reason behind members of a society by allowing people May 1 Holi Festival. (Photo by Ana Luiza Poliseli the Holi celebration is that, when the sea- to forget the hatred they hold towards their Fávero) sons change, our body temperature also enemies and embrace the goodness in their changes, making us more vulnerable to lives. 8 • May 6, 2019 EDITORIALS The Delphian How the “Wall Street Journal” Fights Fake News

Now, it is true that Ailes was out speech was an example of him hiding from BY MATTHEW SCHROH of work after he began helping the cam- the spotlight in the wake of Trump’s elec- paign with debate prep. It is also true that tion. Even if both of these hypothetical The term “fake news” stirs up a journalists are free to spend their money writers wanted to access the exact same lot of sentiment in today’s world, espe- how they like. However, I would still make interview or the exact same quote from a cially in the United States. In the past few the case that the biggest gripe in the mod- former staffer, they would not be able to years, journalism has come under a new ern media can be solved by journalists find this information in the same database wave of attack from all sorts of Americans learning to keep their facts and their opin- – they would have to go to two different – left-leaning consumers rallying against ions separate. It is clear that both parties ones. Fox News for being “fake news,” right- The author is convinced that the “Wall are guilty of trying to advance a political This is the extent to which the leaning consumers rallying against the Street Journal” is currently the media outlet narrative through what is supposed to be “Wall Street Journal” makes sure opinions “New York Times” for being “fake news,” best equipped to tackle the issue of fake legitimate news coverage, and after attend- will not be influencing facts during produc- news in 2019. and folks who don’t feel strongly one way ing the Wall Street Journal editor summit I tion. It is rare to see a media outlet take believe there is a solution. so much pride, not just in proclaiming its or the other, and just want to know if the Times,” the “Washington Post,” CNN and Media outlets must address that journalistic integrity, but maintaining it news they’re consuming is legitimate. MSNBC, claim the reverse – that these there is a problem with one-sidedness and and backing it up with proof. A few weeks ago, as news edi- media outlets create a story simply as a take the steps to regain their journalistic in- It is very tempting for journalists tor of this paper, I had the opportunity to dig against Trump and not to actually re- tegrity. to try and sway the hearts and minds of attend a college newspaper editor summit lay information to the public. These crit- Aside from the “Journal,” all the their readers; this process has been going hosted by the “Wall Street Journal,” which ics cite Covington High School and Jussie media outlets I have mentioned previously on for years, and in fact there was a time was offered to college newspaper staff and Smollett, or, more directly, the infamous in this article share one common thread – where it was far worse (one doesn’t even writers. Among the topics they covered CNN headline: “Donald Trump Gets Two they will never admit that there is a prob- have to go further back than the twentieth was the “Wall Street Journal’s” handling of Scoops of Ice Cream, Everyone Else Gets lem. MSNBC and Fox News continue to century to find owners of newspapers or- information in the age of “fake news,” and One.” chug along, too happy with Rachel Mad- dering positive or negative press on certain I left believing the “Journal” took it upon In both partisan instances of cry- dow and Tucker Carlson raking in the figures in American culture). itself to uphold an important division be- ing foul, and in all the specific examples, views to bother pointing out that these It’s human nature to be strong- tween fact and story. the clear source of opinion is triumphing commenters aren’t actually sources of in- willed and opinionated. That’s what makes The most common complaint of over fact. Journalists have the same right to formation. us all unique. However, by taking that extra fake news – a legitimate complaint, to be their own political views that every other The “Wall Street Journal,” on the step and keeping your opinion at the door sure – is that it exists to serve the source’s American enjoys, but it is very, very impor- other hand, takes great strides in its ability when you go in for work at CNN, MSN- own bias. For example, liberal critics may tant to keep these views out of their jour- to separate fact from narrative. In fact, or- BC, Fox News, the “New York Times,” the claim that coverage offered by Fox News nalism. For example, a report by the Center ganizers have gone so far as to separate the “Washington Post,” the “Wall Street Jour- will ignore key facts in order to create a for Public Integrity estimated that 96 per- databases used by news writers from the nal,” whatever, you ensure that all of the pro-Trump story. Perhaps they will claim cent of the donations made by journalists databases used by editorial writers. readers who will be consuming your media that reporters gave the Mueller report an during the 2016 presidential election went Say, for example, two writers are cover- will be able to form educated opinions for easy pass, or note apparent hypocrisy with to Hillary Clinton. Multiple other firsthand ing a recent speech by former President themselves, instead of having it spoon-fed how conservative reporters laud Trump for accounts note Donald Trump’s closeness George W. Bush. One will be writing an ar- to them. his work in North Korea while lambasting with the late Roger Ailes, the CEO of Fox ticle covering everything the former presi- In this aspect, many modern jour- Obama for his work in Iran. News, who consistently advised candidate dent said, the other will be writing an op- nalists have a lot to learn from the “Wall Conservative critics, whose va- Trump and helped prepare him for the de- ed about the wording of George W. Bush’s Street Journal.” riety of targets include the “New York bates in 2016.

Senior Reflection on the General Studies Program took one or two courses at a time relating to Performing Arts Center not only allowed clinic’s executive director was an alumnus BY TATSUYA HONDO their majors during earlier phrases of their for the disciplines to share resources, it al- from Adelphi, who had earned a graduate Adelphi experience, the possibility for me lowed me to experience a variety of pia- degree in social work. Editor’s Note: Tatsuya Hondo has to take many anthropology courses per se- nos, enriching my music skills. Adelphi My on-campus employment as a been a frequent contributor to The Del- mester dramatically changed the quality truly stands for what is a small learning lab assistant in the BioArchaeology Lab phian for the past three years. and encouragement of my continued edu- community. That’s why the many available gave me the experiences in what I was in- Panthers at Adelphi have all been cation. Because of the completion of many facilities on campus are instrumental in terested and extended training opportuni- through restless periods, a time when we general education requirements, my post our non-major related participations (com- ties and confidence in myself. It also gave are focused on getting something done. first year at Adelphi I was taking courses puter labs, student lounges, recreational me the chance to work with the professors Whether this be finishing our homework or of my greatest attentiveness. General Stud- spaces and other resources). I also believe in my research interests, and to get career extensive projects that must be submitted ies accelerated in completing most of the that Adelphi is commendable for creating advice. on time, we are all dedicated when the time general education requirements, so it de- a more relaxed and friendly campus com- I’ve also managed to balance full- calls. Adelphi students are known for their creased my stress. munity. time school and military service. striking determination, one that resemble The descriptions and course Like every graduating senior Adelphi’s interdepartmental facilities and the panther’s strong and powerful pounc- material for some courses were over and (congratulations Class of 2019!), we Pan- their availability make our institution of ing when catching prey. above my initial interests and my educa- thers have all been busy with many com- higher education special, accompanied I will be graduating this month tion at Adelphi transformed my charac- mitments. Let’s not forget that we have with the promises of the small learning en- with a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology. I ter and understanding of knowledge and other people to appreciate and thank for vironment, friendship with the professors chose this as my discipline because I knew views. Some of my favorite courses in- their friendly support and alliances. We and the on-campus community all provid- that my interests were dynamic. The as- clude the forensic-esque courses instructed students were able to put attentiveness in ed plentiful opportunities. sortment of studies like history, philoso- by the forensic and physical anthropology our education and the institution of Adel- I want to thank my academic ad- phy, medical knowledge (biology/pathol- division in the Department of Anthropol- phi because we stand for something dis- visor Anagnostis P. Agelarakis, physical ogy) and culture started my explorations ogy, and the propaganda and communica- tinctive. and forensic anthropology professor, my and career interests (the human condition tions course presented by the Department I have met and interacted with previous advisors in the General Studies during prehistoric period brings me awe). I of Communications. many other individuals who graduated Learning Community program, and my began my first year at Adelphi in the Gen- During my studies, I’d feel long- Adelphi, who are Panthers out in the com- family for supporting my excellence and eral Studies Learning Community. I felt a ing to play the piano. Playing the piano is munity, working in the professional world. betterment in education broadly. I also ap- different atmosphere once out of this pro- one of my ways for self-care and Adelphi’s There is an extended community of Pan- preciate and thank kindly my peers and gram and quickly understood my advan- music facilities that are available to a non- thers, and they are our allies. I remember Adelphi, both for the continuity in respect tage due to the affiliation and completion music student is a meritorious service. when I began my anthropological research and advancement in the community and of this first-year program. While my peers Access to the piano practice rooms in the in Jamaica and Woodside New York. The global auspices. The Delphian EDITORIALS May 6, 2019 • 9 Senior Reflection: A Sense of Belonging

BY DANIELLE MCDOUGALL I excitedly wrote down my name on the group work, and develop the confidence to sign-up sheet and, shortly thereafter, at- speak in-person and in writing. And, along tended the first meeting of the semester. the way, I was able to create bonds with Editor’s Note: Danielle McDou- From the moment the meeting began, I felt people who I may never have been able gall has been The Delphian features edi- as though I found what I had been search- to meet in other spaces on campus (Bryan tor and an award-winning contributor who ing for during those lonely days of orienta- Grilli, who worked as editor-in-chief and most recently was nominated as a finalist tion: a sense that I belonged somewhere. graduated two years ago, is a Delphian in the Press Club of Long Island awards. From the time that I began as a friend that comes to mind). When I began my freshman ori- staff writer for The Delphian in the fall Most importantly, The Delphian entation in the summer of 2015, I felt un- of 2015 to my time as an Features and gave me the opportunity to converse confident, shy and extremely out of place. Entertainment editor in 2016, 2017 and with the campus community about issues It seemed as though every student around the spring of 2018, what I have appreci- that directly impact me, as well as count- me was forming close-knit friend groups ated most about the newspaper is simply less other women, LGBTQ+ students and in no time and with no effort. Seemingly how much it values students’ perspectives Black students on campus. Whether there everyone else felt as though they belonged. and input, including mine. What made me was collective organizing to secure the I yearned for that sense of belonging, but develop a sense of confidence in myself rights of students to engage in protest on because of my timid demeanor, I spent as a writer and a person was the fact that campus, a march to raise awareness about most of my time alone. It is not an exag- our advisor, Liza Burby, the editorial staff violence against transgender women, or geration to say that all of that changed and the staff writers all worked collabora- a public performance to draw attention when, on the second day of orientation, tively in order to brainstorm article ideas, to the issue of police brutality, The Del- we freshmen were ushered into the Center provide constructive feedback and even phian gave not only me, but the dozens of for Recreation and Sports to meet student I prepare to graduate, I know that it was distribute copies of the paper once they students, faculty and administrators that representatives from all the organizations conversations like those that changed me were printed. Growing accustomed to this I interviewed, an opportunity to speak on campus. It was then that I learned about for the better. In fact, all around, being a process encouraged me to take ownership up about what they wanted to see done The Delphian The Delphian, the student-run newspaper. part of changed me for the of my voice, strengthen my capacity for to make Adelphi more inclusive. And as better. Tragedy Strikes Notre Dame Cathedral and Shakes Up the World The Delphian

BY MARIA GIOVANNA JUMPER Named Finalist in PCLI Awards News breaking on the fire at the The Delphian has just been Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris--Cathédrale named a finalist in the Best College Notre-Dame de Paris--was devastating not Newspaper category for the eighth year only for Catholics around the world, but in a row by the Press Club of Long Is- also art lovers, historians and anyone who land (PCLI), a local chapter of the Soci- celebrates different cultures. The cathe- ety of Professional Journalists. dral has been a world landmark that people In addition, editorials editor have prized visiting and experiencing the Victoria Grinthal, and contributors Dan- beautiful art work and ancient atmosphere. ielle McDougall and Jaclyn Tracy have The fire set off worry around the world of a also been named finalists in the news devastating terrorist attack, but fortunately, and features categories. as of now, it seems that this was more of The winners will be announced an accidental incident. As of the now the at the PCLI annual journalism awards at investigation is pointed towards electrical a dinner at Watermill Caterers in Smith- installations that had just been made within town on Thursday, June 6. Congratula- the construction areas of the cathedral and tions to the entire Delphian staff for this cigarette butts found on the scene. The fire that raged through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15 shocked the world. well-earned recognition. This construction was in line (Photos from Getty Images) with some French engineers and architects trying to bring the cathedral into modern adding to the significance of the tragedy. pit of their stomachs. It is unusual for the times. Some priests and architects pushed Personally, as a member of the Catholic world to helplessly watch a historic icon against these improvements as they were faith, I felt a sense of helplessness and this become engulfed in flames and fear it will afraid of mixing modern technology and fear although I am not French, nor have I all be lost. Congratulations to electricity with medieval, easily-combusti- ever had the opportunity to visit the breath- No matter how beautiful Notre the Class of 2019, ble, structures. taking cathedral. I couldn’t help but think Dame Cathedral is built back to be, society It is now easy to understand their about the loss this fire would cause. The has lost a part of history. We live in a time especially our editor- fears, although many of the engineers are loss of art that has been celebrated for cen- where we have the technology to recreate sticking to their work and asserting that turies, the loss of unbelievable architecture buildings and structures, but it will never in-chief Nicoletta it is impossible that the fire started within created before the use of high-tech ma- be the same. 700 years of history are gone the newly electrified bells. The fire has chinery was available, the loss of an over- and cannot just be replicated. Cuccio and produc- destroyed much of the cathedral and even whelming amount of history. This horrible The world will feel this loss for caused the spiral to completely collapse, feeling was shared by many around the a long time. We can only hope to see the tion artist Valerie with it the destruction of not only beauty, world. Notre-Dame brought back to its beauty. It Buonaiuto. Thank but also world history. Losing any histori- Notre Dame is not just another will never be the same, but when it is re- cal structure is a tragedy. Society loses a church, it is not just an important land- built it will a beacon of the stubbornness of you for your hard look into the past; they lose the marvels mark for the Catholic faith. Notre Dame society to not be defeated. We will not be of medieval construction and they lose a has been an attraction for anyone around held down, we will not stay in the dark, we work and dedication piece of history. the world; it has held a special place in the will not be pushed into destruction. The The day of the fire, April 15, hearts of people from all different walks of human species is resilient, and this tragedy to 2019, was filled with disbelief, fear and a life. will prove that resilience. Things will nev- sense of hopelessness. It came during Holy The burning was accompanied by er be the same, but they also will not stay The Delphian! Week for millions of Catholics worldwide, weeping people, and a sick feeling in the destroyed. 10 • May 6, 2019 EDITORIALS The Delphian Using Their Platforms: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams Speaks Out on Pot and White Privilege

All puns aside, the Tweet and range of legalization for pot in our country. be punished, but if the statistics on mari- BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL linked page refer to the unspoken, yet Marijuana is recreationally legal in some juana are so prevalent and jarring, we can’t widely-understood fact that black people states, only medically legal in others, and just ignore that fact that this is happening. When large companies post on are proportionately more likely to be ar- completely illegal in remaining ones. The I hope that we can all teach the upcom- social media, their content usually focuses rested due to possession or sale of pot than fact that there is such variation within the ing generations that race is not a factor to on advertising more than spreading aware- white people. In the linked post, the group use of it is absurd to me, not to mention the whether someone should or should not be ness about current issues. However, some also gave statistics on how accurate this inequality that comes when race is added arrested. We should be able to put our opin- groups can use their popularity to speak claim really is. to the mix. ions away for a moment and observe that out about what’s happening in our society. Not only did the company post on Although racial double standards we all are supposed to have equal rights For example, Vermont-based ice cream social media, but they also had a physical are still ever-present in our society, the fact here. company Ben & Jerry’s took to Twitter to interaction with those who celebrated 4/20 that this kind of standard exists to this day point out a very controversial idea to their in California. The company gave away free is horribly stupid. Even while I commend followers. On April 20, also known as the pints of their “Half-Baked” ice cream fla- Ben & Jerry’s efforts to educate us about unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20, the fa- vor--which consists of vanilla and choco- these terrible statistics, it has to be realized mous ice cream sellers posted a video that late ice cream with brownie and chocolate that this is more than a harmful drug at this focused on the facts about convicted drug chip cookie dough chunks--at the Caliva point. So many minorities are convicted offenders in the United States. dispensary in the San Francisco Bay Area of nonviolent possession of marijuana Since recreational marijuana use on that given date. that we are now filling our prisons with is only legal in selected states across the The company, whose founders people who are not harming society in country, the company—founded by Long spoke at Adelphi University last year, has any way. Many people have written about Island natives Ben Cohen and Jerry Green- been no stranger to speaking out against this before, and the evidence is strong that field--discussed the issue of the common topics like injustice and political stand- marijuana is not the most harmful drug out proportions of race in drug felons charged ing. Even at their appearance at Adelphi, there. Since so many people now use it with cannabis-related possession. The cap- the duo promoted a movement that focused medically, there is no reason to completely tion of this Tweet read: “It’s hard to cel- on over-funded political campaigns and make it illegal. We should also take note ebrate 4/20 when so many people of color the alternative ways that money could be that since the rates of those in prison are are still being arrested for pot. We have to spent. Still, the calling-out of unfair white higher for African-Americans than whites, do better.” It linked to a post on the com- privilege within marijuana use is some- something’s very wrong with the people pany’s website entitled “This 4/20, Let’s thing that lots of people try to avoid today. who lead and protect us. We can say it’s Ben Cohen (right) and Jerry Greenfield This is important especially considering the on each individual to decide who should Be Blunt About Justice.” both appeared on campus on Sept. 12, 2018. SPORTS Basketball’s Niajah Morgan Calls It a Career

come to Adelphi. She was recruited by for- As she prepares to graduate this BY GIUSEPPE LODUCA mer Adelphi coach Heather Jacobs. month, Morgan has a clear goal and plan. College would prove to be a chal- She will pursue an MBA. lenge, however, as balancing both academ- “I’m choosing to finish grad For Niajah Morgan, a senior guard ics and basketball was a learning process school next year,” she said. “If playing on the Adelphi women’s basketball team, for Morgan. overseas is still available to me when I fin- the 2019 season was a fitting end to a stel- “When I got to college, it was difficult at ish, it is something I may consider.” lar athletic career. An All-Bronx All-Star at first balancing the two,” she said. “But just Morgan said her passion for bas- Cardinal Spellman High School, Morgan like anything else, I believe it is a skill that ketball will always be there, but her pas- finished her Adelphi career by making the you develop with practice.” sion for academics and a career in finance Northeast-10 all-conference second team, Just like any other student athlete, is just as strong. averaging 16.6 points per game for a Pan- the pressure to succeed in athletics and “I hope to work and gain expe- thers team that finished 15-13. academics can be overwhelming at times, rience with a financial firm,” she said. The list of accomplishments off and Morgan had her struggles. “Eventually I would like to open a number the court is even longer and more impres- She said that she always tried to of my own different businesses.” sive. A member of the National Honor So- put academics as her priority, but there She also would like to start bas- ciety, she will graduate in the top 10 per- were times where basketball would take ketball clinics and programs in her neigh- cent in her class. As such, she is the true over. “I tried my best to balance the two borhood. As her teammate Jess Camarda definition of a student athlete. and manage my time so that there were has said about Morgan, “Whatever she Niajah started playing basket- very few times where I was forced to make does, we all expect great things from her.” ball at a competitive level in eighth grade. a trade-off.” Growing up in the Bronx, Morgan said basketball did a lot for her beyond the love of the sport. “Basketball kept me out of trou- ble when I was younger since I was always busy playing or watching it,” she said. “I Niajah Morgan on the court during an away didn’t have time to get into anything else.” game. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) Education was just as important to Morgan since her mother is a teacher. “Once I started meeting juniors and se- “I have been on the honor roll ever since I niors who already committed to colleg- could remember,” she said. es, I realized that playing in college was As she got older and progressed something I wanted to do,” she said. in her high school career, she realized she After going through a rigorous could take basketball to the next level. recruitment process, Morgan decided to Morgan with her family and coaches on her senior day. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) The Delphian SPORTS May 6, 2019 •11 Lucky 9’s: 1979, 1989 and 1999 Men’s Lacrosse Teams Reunite for Championship Anniversaries Is 2019 Next?

BY OLIVIA FRANKS

On April 13 Motamed Field and the Center for Recreation and Sport was swarming with many of the former Adelphi men’s lacrosse players as they were hon- ored for their achievements with a ceremo- ny. The 1979 team celebrated the fortieth anniversary of Adelphi’s first lacrosse Na- tional Championship win in school history, the 1989 team reflected on their trip to the elite eight in the NCAA Tournament; and the 1999 team remembered their National Championship run with a season record of 10-3. The 1989 team has a particular special connection to this year’s team be- cause one of the products of ’89, Gordon Purdie, is the head coach of the Adelphi’s men’s lacrosse team today. Coach Purdie said that the reunion was in of itself incred- ible. The 1989 semifinalist Adelphi men’s lacrosse team. (Photo Courtesy of Coach Gordon Purdie) “We just had our 30-year reunion and it was clear with the number of guys on April 24, the Panthers were just named “Doc” Doherty. that everyone needed to play their part and that came, being a part of a family here was the top seed for the Northeast 10 Champi- Coach Purdie spoke very highly fill our roles that season and we did. I still real and having connected with so many of onship. Junior Nicolas Racalbuto is second of his coach when he was at Adelphi. have a copy of that saying today.” these guys at the alumni game, it was like in the conference in goals with 55 on the “Paul Doherty became a father When asked if there were any we never left. Even though it is 30 years season. Redshirt junior Gordon Purdie, figure for me after I arrived in Adelphi in similarities between the 1989 and 2019 later, it was like catching up with your Jr. has the fourth most assists in the con- 1986,” he said. “He took on that role as a teams, Coach paused and laughed, and brother,” he said. ference. Redshirt senior Ian Kirby has 67 father to me, and to the 30 plus other play- then showed off the 1989 team picture. In 1989, the Panthers were of the points on the season, notching him at fifth ers. The recent fortieth anniversary reunion “There are a lot of similarities be- best eight teams in the country, but at the in the conference. of 1979 national championship win, it al- tween the ‘89 team and this team,” he said. lowed me to listen to the many stories [the “I think this current team here, they’re so players] shared about Paul Doherty. There close as a family; they call themselves fam- were many similarities that I had with the ily. They would do anything for each other, many different things that he gave to make and I think that’s a strong similarity and is this program the best in Division II. It’s a good reason why we were quarterfinalists clear Doc Doherty not only did his job, but in 1989 and why we won our regular sea- also went above and beyond.” son conference championship this year and Quinn said, “Coach Doherty put we’ll hopefully move on to the NCAAs.” something in our lockers and it probably Watch aupanthers.com for the took took of us a few years to really ap- playoff schedule and see if Coach Purdie’s preciate. It was something xeroxed that prediction is correct for the 2019 men’s la- said, ‘Somebody’s got to sell the popcorn.’ crosse team. We thought he was insane. But, it meant Coach Purdie (right) with donors and Adelphi lacrosse alumni cutting the ribbon to the new locker room. (Photo right) Senior Brendan McDougal was recently named Northeast 10 Goaltender of the Year. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) Adelphi Baseball Update time, they were playing at the Division I Senior goaltender Brendan Mc- level. They finished that season with a Dougal has been an impact player this 12-3 record, beating Michigan State with season with a 58.2 save percentage and a score of 16-10 to reach the elite eight 7.82 goals-against average, setting him and just falling short of the final four to the second in the NE10 in both categories. On University of Maryland in overtime, 12-11. Wednesday, May 1, McDougal was named One of the 1989 players, Mi- NE10 Goaltender of the Year. chael Quinn, reflected on his experience. “Our senior leadership this year The day that the Panthers lost to Maryland is phenomenal,” Coach Purdie said. “We was Adelphi’s commencement ceremony. have 14 seniors playing on our team this Therefore, all Adelphi senior lacrosse year and the guidance and experience of players missed their graduation to play in those players being a part of the program the NCAA Tournament. “It didn’t matter has helped mold a team for a championship to us that we were missing our graduation run.” day. We wanted to be at the playoff game,” The men’s lacrosse team was also said Quinn. Despite their loss, Adelphi was gifted a new and improved locker room playing at an extremely high level among recently. On April 13, there was a ribbon schools that are lacrosse powerhouses to- cutting ceremony as a grand opening for day. the locker room. Over $150,000 was raised The luck of the 9’s has contin- by donors, who include alumni, family and The baseball team has been a force to be reckoned with this season. Currently, the Pan- ued with the 2019 season. This season, the friends of the lacrosse program. The locker thers stand at 31-5-1, making them first place in the Southeast Division of the Northeast Panthers finished the regular season with a room includes wooden lockers, Adelphi’s 10 conference. Senior pitcher Ed Baram, shown above, has an impressive 0.46 ERA and 15-1 record, only falling to LeMoyne Col- new branding, televisions and more. It has a 7-0 record. At Adelphi’s annual Athletics Banquet on Monday, April 29, Baram lege 10-8 a few weeks ago. Additionally, was named after 1989’s head coach, Paul was named Adelphi’s Male Athlete of the Year. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) The Delphian SPORTS May 6, 2019 • 12 Panther Podium: Ficke Finale hands together to the center BY NICOLETTA CUCCIO of my body and shift into a receiving position. As the ball quickly approaches, I Welcome to the Panther Podium, feel a connection between a series from Adelphi Athletics, where stu- my pitcher and me. I see dent athletes are given a platform to share a 12-inch ball being held their experiences as a student and an ath- together by 88 seams, but lete—in their own words—in print here and it’s so much more than just online at aupanthers.com. a ball. It’s the nucleus of My name is Nicoletta Cuccio and trust that holds a team to- I am the creator of The Panther Podium. It gether. has been my pleasure to provide my fellow student athletes with a platform to display The ball hits my glove and leaves their story in an unfiltered environment. a thin cloud of dirt surrounding me. When Here is my story. the dust clears, I see 16 eyes staring at me. What do those eyes see? 100. The number of times I They see a leader. Someone who stepped on Ficke Field for game day. If they can trust when things go awry. Some- there is one thing that number has taught one who prides herself on preparation and me, it’s that there truly is no place like Cuccio catching a game against NYIT during her freshman campaign. Recently she broke communication. Someone who has in- home. Adelphi’s runs scored record during her senior season. (Photo right) Cuccio joins team- vested countless hours in working on her For the final time in my career, mates in the huddle prior to game time. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) craft for moments like these. Someone I heard the announcer call my name and who holds herself and others accountable. hometown. As I jogged out to the circle, I feet, lower into my position and look to my 12 hours in clinicals pursuing her dream. Someone who genuinely cares about leav- thought about how far I have come since right into the dugout. I now work my way right, to ing a lasting impact far beyond her time on I left Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania in I see four of my teammates who shortstop. I see seamlessness. I see some- the diamond. 2015. Standing with my heels on the back although not in play, have roles that extend one who fields her position with ease. My gaze lowers to the space in of the rubber, facing the flag with my arms beyond the white lines. They embody self- The transition from glove to hand is the front of my feet, a sight that I have grown around two of my teammates, I sung the lessness, support, stubbornness and sharp- smoothest I have seen. comfortable with. I see black and white. I National Anthem. Everyone in the stadium ness. I continue my gaze to second see 17 inches of a shape that I call home. stands united together during this time, My gaze extends to right field. I base. I see grit. I see someone who shows Some may say that four years is a where we are reminded that it is more than see constant energy. I see someone who that height doesn’t measure heart. long time, but to me, it has gone by in the just a game. wakes up ready to take on the day while My gaze stops down the line to first base. blink of an eye. 100 may just be a number I leave the circle to put on my putting smiles on other’s faces. I see growth. I see someone who has pro- to you, but to me it represents the many op- chest protector, helmet and squat down I then shift my eyes to center field, gressed and embraced her experiences. portunities I was provided to play the game ready to receive five warm-up pitches. a clear view right ahead. I see passion. I I center my gaze, look ahead 43 feet to my that I love. I throw the fifth one down to second and see someone who will do anything in her pitcher. I see confidence. I see someone Thank you, Adelphi University, meet my teammates back in the circle, as power to help her team and the program who has developed into a competitor with for providing me with this opportunity that we come together, each put on finger on the that she gets to represent. a strong presence on the mound. helped me find my true passion. Thank you ball and connect as one. In this moment, I turn my head slightly to left I put down a series of three num- to my coaches and teammates who have we know that it is time to play ball. I jog field. I see sacrifice. I see someone who has bers indicating the pitch I want her to taught me that forming relationships and back where I meet the umpire and shake taken on a position formerly unknown. throw. I look her in the eyes, see a focused creating memories is worth more than any their hand, establishing the trust and space I bring my gaze forward to see gaze and a nod of her head, which signi- accolade. But most of all, thank you Janet for conversation necessary throughout the third base. I see determination. I see some- fies her commitment and confidence in the L. Ficke Field for being my home. game. I move some dirt around with my one who, when not on the field, is spending pitch. As she begins her motion, I bring my

Track and Field’s Wilkins Twins Are Each Other’s Support System

passion. And while a lot of siblings have BY BEN DONAHUE rivalries, the Wilkins have what they call a “sibling support system.” We’ve all seen or had sibling ri- Adelphi track and field’s head valries. We’ve seen the bickering and quib- coach Katie Rees agrees. “It’s amazing bling, but also the shared love and support. having those two on the team together. Then there’s the case of Trevor and Tyler They support each other, give each other Wilkins, a pair of identical twins on the tips and root for each other every day dur- Adelphi track and field team. ing practice or invitationals. It’s like hav- Up until sixth grade, the twins ing another coach out there.” said they had only played basketball to- Competing against each other in gether. But when they joined the track the same events, the triple jump and long team, they knew they had found a common jump, is not even a problem. Trevor and Tyler Wilkins with teammate Kevin Nalisa at a meet. (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) “We help each other out there and coach each other,” Tyler says. “I’m a little “We’ve calmed ourselves down a team want to work and train just as hard as better at triple jump, and he’s a little bit lot,” said Trevor. “We used to be way more they do.” better at long jump, so we can look at and competitive trying to beat each other just The two have already made great critique each other.” because we’re brothers, but now we try to strides. Tyler surpassed his previous per- This relationship was built spend- beat each other because we know that it sonal record of 12.95 meters in triple jump ing years on the track together, training and pushes us even further to keep getting bet- with a leap of 13.21 meters. Trevor has working. The two Shirley, New York, resi- ter.” personal bests of 6.29 meters in long jump dents decided that they wanted to attend Freshman teammate Mac Bailey, and 12.49 meters in triple jump, and there’s the same school, and Adelphi became their a jumper, said, “Their drive kind of pushes no reason to believe that they won’t keep destination. all of us to work even harder. We see them improving. It’s the brothers’ determination They remain very competitive, and hard work that has pushed them to this Trevor Wilkins (left) and, Tyler Wilkins competing against each other and working but for a different reason than earlier in point, and it’s the same thing that’s going (right) (Photo by Adelphi Athletics) their asses off and it makes the rest of the their careers. to keep pushing them.