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The highly publicized feud between President Margaret McKenna and Suffolk’s Board of Trustees calls into question Wi,ith the veil dropped baring the bitter divide reforming the Board of Trustees, and I’m extremely excited to see bow the university’s reputation between Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees and that step has been taken, and it shows a clear interest in bringing and branding will hold up amid President Margaret McKenna, news broke late Tuesday accountability back to the Board,” he said. political chaos. evening reporting the university has cut ties with Regan Coming off a historic display of unrest, the Suffolk community’s The media hailstorm Communications after several calls for an in-depth look active participation in the university turnover and administrative sharply criticized the school’s into its highly controversial institutional involvement. changes have been ongoing since the Boston Herald and the governance while examining In an interview on Tuesday with the Journal, the Student Boston Globe exposed tension in Suffolk’s high offices earlier this die presidential drama and Government Association celebrated what they saw as a victory month. jlatant student dissent that and a culmination of student, faculty and alumni efforts to rid Student-activists took to the freezing streets in a blinding ibllowed. As relationships the university of the public relations firm’s hand in its affairs. snowstorm on Friday in what became a final play of a week- jetween the Board of Trustees “One of our primary concerns was the conflict of interest, long flagrant protest to offset the threatening termination of the and to see that President McKenna has come in and eliminated university’s first female president. See TURMOIL page 2 that conflict of interest is great,” said SGA President Colin In the standing-room only lobby of 73 Tremont with McKenna’s Loiselle. office 13 floors above, students and faculty funneled in, seeking “Getting rid of Regan Communications was the first step to any sign of the results of a 2 p.m. showdown meeting slated PAGE 2 T he Suffolk Iournal February 10, 2016 McKenna, board not only ones affected by turmoil

From TURMOIL page 1 are potentially adding more tension to what is seen by him as an unsettled university at a pivotal point in time. and the rest of the university According to Interim became frayed, shockwaves Vice President of Enrollment affected the Suffolk community Planning and Management and beyond. Michael Crowley, potential new By the end of the week, students are now receiving current students were feeling their acceptance letters, and the pressure of how these whether recent disputes have • » W »««»<• recent events may potentially had an effect on potential shape their future careers. students’ decisions is in limbo. “I definitely think that it While some may believe tears the public image down a the choice to attend Suffolk in AfEARE little bit,” said Lane Sutton, a the fall could be impacted by Suffolk freshman and marketing the Board and McKenna’s very '-;f # 0 major. “I know some students public display of dissonance are interested in transferring. and vulnerability, Crowley, JFFOLK They are worried about getting however, believes that the jobs and having a degree at impressive collaboration j WANT TO SEE..: (0WJL, USA Suffolk,” said Sutton. “If they of students, more than the 'ivfts, i'- go out into the working world possibility of a detrimental and try to get a job, especially public image, is what will bring in Boston, people may know of students to Suffolk. everything that happened and “I think that we have question it.” something going on at this Craig Martin/Journal Staff In an interview with the point where there is a lot of Journal on Tuesday, sophomore disagreement in the press. Does Students remain dramatically steadfast on campus, marketing major Laura Malis it influence it on the edges? showing off their pride and support of Suffolk. shared similar sentiments. Somewhat, probably, but is it “In regards to the current the driver? It’s not,” he said in received a distraught email media buzz, I don’t think that an interview with the Journal. fighting other than if, at some if it loses its accreditation.” the Board should have disputed “I think we’re seeing a really from her father after the point in the future, it could Garcia agreed and said she news became clogged with this issue so publicly. Doing strongly-knit community right potentially have a negative recognized the impact the Boston Globe stories about effect on the university’s so has repercussions and now, and that’s the excitement frenzy may have on her future. the situation, proving that accreditation,” her father negatively affects the reputation that we want to show. There’s “We pay a lot of money of Suffolk University,” she said. an awful lot of pride in Suffolk these university issues are not wrote. “That won’t have any for this school, and he exclusive to those directly on While Suffolk’s image is being demonstrated,” he said. immediate consequences other doesn’t want my degree to campus. subject to this rocky period, Micky Lee, associate than it could lessen the value have less credit because of students shed light on a professor in the communications “I could care less about the of a degree from the universitythis whole thing,” she said. preexisting skewed condition and journalism department, of the university’s image. agreed that despite the Sophomore Paul Johnson, barrage of media attention, www.suffolkjournalnet a physics major and president the impassioned determination of the Society of Physics exemplified in the student Students, said that Suffolk’s body’s ability to band together arid make their collective voice am historic infatuation with how 41 it presents itself has harmful heard is impressive. Suffolk University's Studenl Newspaper &ostori. Ma$$0Chysettii 02114 consequences for certain areas “Both good things and bad things happened, but it was Phone: ^82.5725 m 3. of the student body. #SuffolkJournai Suflol k Jourtiril®gfifK»l.com “Everything that they try to really the students that stood get out is politics and law,” he out,” said ‘Lee. “All of the said. “What we would like to problems have been hidden Colleen Day Sam Humphrey see is a bit of a changed image under the cover for so long. Managirwidtor for Suffolk, and of course we’re But this time it played out in Busin^manager biased because we’re physics the public, so the students were majors, but what we all want as more aware.” young adults - maybe because With fingers pointing toward Brigitte Carreim Alexa Gagosz we’re in this idealist moment -- the Board of Trustees, members NewsEdilDr . International Editor is to change the world.” of Suffolk are also looking to According to Johnson, local media for accountability P^'ck Holfn^ ^na Gousby there have been several for the public desecration Clinton Editor Asst. Clinton Editor meetings involving science of Suffolk. The university’s department heads to discuss campus was crawling with ^rvnn GIs Tmm Morris the discontinuation of various Boston journalists following Arts Ed tor Spewfe Editor programs at Suffolk, something the ongoing saga, hungry for that sophomore and vice any information with no regard Andrew Manides ^lar To president of the SPS Allen for the university’s well-being. SpcHls Editor fest. ^its Editor Alfadhel sees as an unfit way to “The Boston Herald just represent the university. ran a story according to “It would be more beneficial unconfirmed sources. This calls Qira Nartin Sarah V^oodiMjry for the school to advertise into question the legitimacy of mi m Editor Office Assistant the Boston Herald more than Suffolk as a science school so life we get more students in these Suffolk University,” said Lee. departments,” Alfadhel said. “People were not complaining Johnson echoed these about Suffolk not teaching Ihs Suftak. ihe- Mtfdml mwipapmot Suffolk tMvmsity.. If is fhe mftston of sentiments. “Rather than students. What people were S' looking at is the governance of Wie Suffolk ioOTiof ropromote lAe SoffoR cornfmOTiiy fha t&si tepuyfinQ of closing down the electrical lie mwt. evom. speefs ond Rw? iwgws engineering department, you the school.” iomfn Suffott: fhos«of eOTtes emd staff of Um Jour- advertise and recruit for more Madeline Garcia, a junior nof arxf do mf wteef ftee of Su#oR ur^ss offwv^ stof#d. engineers,” he said. public relations major, saw Ultimately, to Johnson, the effect of the press on third 3710 Suffis4k ioixnoi does oof e ogoioji sons tar oriy loossn ondf the recent changes to Suffolk parties firsthand when she PAGES The Suffolk Iournal February 10, 2016 lead the university,” said Regan to the Boston Globe, claiming the Board had enough votes to terminate McKenna on Friday butopted to grant her proposal to step down instead. Attacking McKenna’s mM’ leadership style and decisions from closed-door meetings, junior entrepreneur major. United States Marine and *r% founder of start-up company Straw Straws, Alex Bennett, views the soon-to-be-former president’s leadership style as reactive and not proactive, • ■■'■-■■ ■ -j suggesting the Board’s claims are not isolated to heated meetings in Boston high-rises. “I have read what President McKenna writes about transparent leadership, and I am not sure I can take it seriously until it is put into action,” he said to the Journal. “I want to know why these leaders consistently putpolitics before students,” said Bennett. In a statement to students via Facebook on Monday, however, Loiselle encouraged students to Power shift outs McKenna,Meyer broaden their perspective on the whole ordeal. and Regan Communications Said Loiselle, “Until we got involved. President McKenna From CHANGES page 1 and desist during its several- was goingto be fired at the end day deliberations, McKenna’s of last week,” acknowledging unexpected heartfelt thank you how their involvement “bought to resolve the clumsy, public to the crowd potentially served President McKenna at least whistleblowing from the Board as a sort of preparation to her another year and a half.” of Trustees and the fate of the supporters on the pending “Before we got involved, the seven-month term president. news. Board of Trustees had never “Silence is consent,” said Hugging Martinez, who agreed to meet with SGA,” he junior Tiffany Martinez to chaired the “We are Suffolk” said. “Now that we got involved, the assembled crowd, one of campaign to keep McKenna in now that we stood our ground, the most prominent student office, McKenna emotionally they’ve agreed to make critical voices throughout the entire addressed the crowd. changes to their governance movement backing McKenna. “First, let me say thank structure,” he said. Impassioned students clad you. I am so moved by your The Alumni for the Integrity with handmade picket signs support not just of me, but of of Suffolk University has and beating plastic drums this [university]. It is such an issued multiple statements echoed, “We are Suffolk,” as important place and you have speaking out against the McKenna emerged from the showed that every day this past university’s reputation and the elevators across from the same week,” said McKenna. public unraveling of serious entry she will soon depart, “I am so warmed by the fact administrative issues. Praising marking yet another turn in a that you guys still exist. And the community’s involvement, revolving door of presidents at you can gather and you can in a statement on Friday they the university over the course organize, and I am amazed that said, “We held meetings, we of the last five years. this has happened in such a held rallies, we kept in touch, Despite McKenna’s short period of time, and folks and we made differences. It’s acknowledgement of the from students to alumni and clear that we are one campus. efforts of students, faculty, faculty and staff. It has just One community. One voice. We alumni and staff that she said been heartwarming to watch are Suffolk.” “made all the difference,” mere you and take it all in,” she said. By Katie Cusick In terms of McKenna, the hours after the rally in a joint The agreement settled with outgoing president expressed statement released by McKenna students as a win-loss-loss over!” and “This is not the McKenna’s contributions , to during Friday’s rally that the and the hotly criticized Board outcome in light of SGA’s vote answer we want or deserve!” student life, the controversial agreement she proposed to the of Trustees Chairman Andrew of no confidence on Meyer Now, in response to aspects of McKenna’s financial Board will ultimately be a step Meyer, announced a resolution with 30 in favor on Thursday,Tuesday ’s dismissal of Regan maneuvers, program slashes forward for the university. “I that will soon permanently likely a factor in his imminent Communications and the and review of the university’s think it will, as an arrangement, remove both him and McKenna departure, according to clear changes brought to the relationship with the public totally, doa lotthings that have from the university. Loiselle. Board, in an interview with the relations firm are still playingbeen talked about for a long Chairman Meyer will be Subsequently, an inability Journal, Loiselle triumphed. out aggressively in the public time here in terms of things ousted from the Board in to accept the resolution’s “I think that it shows that eye. that are important to all of us,” May, and McKenna will leave terms marking McKenna’s there are meaningful reforms In an interview with the she said. the helm no later than the departure sparked aggression taking place in the Board Boston Globe on Tuesday Sharing sentiments of hope beginning of the 2017 academic on social media, calling for of Trustees. I’m optimistic evening, the public relations to students, she said, “You care year. a student veto and vows that we’ll see more positive firm’s head, George Regan, so much about [the university’s] “Following the election to continue battling using changes,” he said. bashed McKenna as students present and its future, and I am of a new Board chair and internationally-viral hashtag, Vice President Sean Walsh rejoiced the discontinuing of grateful, and the people that the adoption of new bylaws, #SUStandsWithMcKenna. agreed, only regretting that the firm’s involvement with a come after you will be grateful a search committee will be “Let me be clear, this isn’t McKenna’s fate as president has Board bleeding from within. to you.” formed to initiate a search a solution. I am seriously alreadybeen determined. “President McKenna has In regards to that future process for a new, permanent disappointed and can assure “Students basically got chosen to blame me for her in light of Tuesday’s breaking president,” said the statement. you this isn’t over. The only all that we asked for, except contentious relationshipnews, Loiselle vows to remain On Friday in what appeared winners here are the Board of Margaret McKenna being with the board, rather than optimistic that McKenna will to be a testimony of her Trustees,” tweeted Loiselle, able to stay beyond the next acknowledging her own remain in office past 2017. silenced thoughts while held tailing emotional statements academic year,” said Walsh. indefensible actions as the true “I think honestly anything under the Board of Trustees’s from students online vowing Despite a dominantly reason for the board’s deep and is possible. It’s not something I issuance of a mandatory cease that, “This fight is far from positive campaign highlightingvalid concerns forher ability to would rule out,” he said. PAGE 4 The Suffolk Iourhal February 10, 2016 LETTER from ■ n- "L/j^ Suffof^s Student

>■' .1 ^overnmentjissociation Courtesy of Colin Loiselle

Dear Editor,

Next month, the Student Government Association will hold its annualelections, and they could not come at a more pivotal time for the Suffolk University community.

We as a student body, facing significant adversity during these past few weeks, have made our voicesheard to ultimately create real changewithin the Board of Trustees, a seemingly impossible feat to achieve just weeks ago. It is nowup toyou to continue this unprecedented momentum and participate in the upcoming SGA elections, heldfrom March 7 toMarch 9.

ThisThursday, nomination packets will be available to this university'saspiring student leaders for 40 open positions withinSGA for the 2016-2017 academic year, including: nine Senator positions for each class andnine senator-at-large positions eligible to all students who wish to run different sectors of our very diverse campus.

I encourage any interested student to find out more information on running for a position within our office. There will be an electionsinformation session on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. in Donahue 403, where we will field all your questions to ensure vouV( feel (( to run forfo] your The importance of recent events cannot position of oice. be overstated,nor can the importance of Our current preparing for the events that haveyet to president, Colin Loiselle, will graduate this May, and a new occur that will impact the future ^resident will need to be elected, of this university” ’ Jleplacing Colin will be no easy task, and itis up to you, the student body, tomake sure the next leader who serves as SGA president will be the best choice to move the school forward. We must build off of the momentum we have all created in the past few weeks. There are many student issues that need to be addressed, andwe must start by electing the student leaders who will lead this charge head on.

As students, difference nor canthe impact of preparing forthe events that have yet to occur will have on the futureof this university.

If youare somebody who cares strongly about the well-being of Suffolk University, or has a vested interest in the students being well represented, I urge youto consider running for SGA and ask that you vote in electionsin just a few weeks. Keep up the good work, #RamNation!

Sincerely, Sean M. Walsh Vice President Student Government Association INTERNATIONAL PAGES The Suffolk Iourhal February 10, 2016 International students disappointed withlaek of stability

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By Keyhole The hashtag #SUStandsWithMcKenna surfaced significantly across the world in the United States, Great Britain, Spain, Canada, and Brazil with 775,667 impressions on Twitter alone.

account of Massachusetts shares. impacted the students. “Unstable leadership is by AlexaGagosz Attorney General, Maura Instantly, Park took to “I was really glad when she no means an attribute of an International Editor Healey. defending the side of her leased Donahue and Archer effective organization, so for The hashtag received president of just seven months.until the next academic year that reason we are extremely more than 500 posts with the “From the information I and we avoided potentially very relieved that President In recent events that have signature hashtag in the past could gather, it seems to me chaotic and cramped classroom McKenna is maintaining her unfolded into a mess within seven days, 775,667 impressions that there is a serious lack of schedules,” said Park. position [for now],” said Abu- Suffolk’s administration, the “he across Twitter, the trend has transparency and accountability However, the decision on Ghazaleh. said/she said” soap opera has surfaced five countries thus in the Board of Trustees,” said Friday did not leave Park at Many other students formed a sense of community far, including the United Park. ease with the university even expressed their concern with on campus through students States, Great Britain, Spain, Park participated in both after the students and faculty the university’s change in and faculty with rallies and Canada, and Brazil according last Tuesday’s and last Friday’s came together in the past few leadership in the past. the vast social media presence the real-time tracker of Twitter, rallies with the self-proclaimed weeks. Senior entrepreneurship with the Twitter hashtag Keyhole. activism group #WeAreSuffolk. “Hearing that [McKenna] and finance major as well as the #SUStandsWithMcKenna. Senior government major As an international student, would leave was not what I had President of the International The trend has founded and board member of she stands by the side of hoped for,” said Park. “I had Student Association, An Wang several accounts, including the International Student McKenna and she claims that hoped that Suffolk would finally told the Journal in an interview “Greedy Suffolk Board” under Association, Saewon Park, came the President has a student- have a long-term president as that her family has read about the username @BoardGreedy to Suffolk from South Korea. oriented point of view. a result of the student body, the former presidents online. and the website hosted by When she first heard of the “For international students, faculty and alumni efforts.” “It is my fourth year at alumni, retiremeyer.com situation between President she visited the several Yet, she was also hoping Suffolk, and it is the fourth One of @BoardGreedy’s Margaret McKenna and the tables representing different that Suffolk’s board of Trustees president on campus,” said latest tweets read: “A Board of Trustees in her countries Suffolk students Chairman Andrew Meyer was Wang after she explained significant amount of BoT government class by Professor came from on International not the only member to leave that her parents are reading members shouldn’t just resign, John Berg, she followed Night,” said Park, in reference the school. comments and articles in they should be investigated for up by reading the in-depth to the multicultural event. Yazeed Abu-Ghazaleh, the Mandarin back in China. misappropriating a non-profit’s editorial he published in the Park noted that McKenna, public relations manager of the “It is so upsetting that the funds.” Commonwealth Magazine. even in her seven months in Students for Justice in Palestine only thing they hear is so At the end of the tweet, the The article received a total the top office, has already made branch at Suffolk, spoke on user tagged the official Twitter of 1,053 total social media decisions that have positivelybehalf of the organization. See OVERSEASpa^e 6 The Twitter account, @BoardGreedy,

is a parody account on the Board of Trustees. Greedy SuffolkBoard : --'BoafdGreedy • Feb 2 Followers include; Dean Ann Coyne’s account, Suffolk Why would NEASC recommend the BoT to stand back? Why is a alumni, the Center for Academic Access & Opportunity’s □ board so hands on? Because they profit from business deals! account, and Professor John Berg’s account from the #SUStandsWithMcKenna government department. PAGE 6 T he Suffolk Iournal February 10,2016 Suffolk turmoil receives attention overseas

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negative and I end up feeling #FireMeyer so ashamed,” said Wang. “If you look up Suffolk’s Wang said she has observed several fellow international news in China, students have met her and #WeAreSufFolk generally like her, and continue to show their support for her the first few searches across social media. Park said the problem may arenegative. ” affect applications to Suffolk’s #SaveOurSuffolk undergraduate program as well. “It may deter others,” said Park. “In Massachusetts, I think #SUStandsWith people would view Suffolk as a McKenna mess.” -International Student However, it’s not just the Association President U.S. that has to be concerned with application numbers going 100 200 300 and senior business major, down. 400 500 “If you look up Suffolk’s news An Wang in China, the first few searches are negative,” Wang said as she Data collected by Keyhole on the number of feared the international student posts for each hashtag in the past 14 days. population could potentially drop in the future. “We hope that the Board for the first time, according to number of commuters. What I forward to seeing the new batch “At the end of the day, it is of Trustees will carry the some. Park says the school has have seen and have been part of potential presidents, as well the students that are hurt from interests of all stakeholders even changed in recent weeks. of in the last week changed all as the future of the Board. such scandals,” said Wang. when making their decisions in “I’m very proud of the that- for the better.” “I would be looking for With the decision for both the future, and humbly request community that arose from With students proud of someone with commitment Meyer to leave the school in that they remain objective in this crisis,” said Park. “For the what they have done to show toward Suffolk University,” said May and McKenna leae when trying junctures such as this,” past three years I have been at their care for the school, it Park. “Someone who tries to therre is a new president, said Abu-Ghazaleh on behalf of Suffolk, I was always told, and doesn’t look like the sense of connect with the student body, students look toward the future SJP. have said so myself, that Suffolk involvement is going anywhere. and who isn’t afraid to take on with both disappointment and With a sense of community lacked a community because of Park explained in an interview the board or anyone else to hope. that the university has formed its downtown location and highwith The Journal that she lookscorrect anywrongs. ” US election to resolve or heighten global tension

we are all directly affected.” are saying they are going to thought it put Israel in greater is pulling ahead, Clinton or Colin Barry Suffolk Hillel, who are reverse it,” said Berg. “But I danger,” said Clinton, as Sanders,” Hess said. “It is Journal Staff associated with the Boston- don’t think we are going to get reported by ABC News. impressive that both candidates campus Interfaith Center, also any huge changes. Most things Senator Sanders was to be are surging in the primaries.” have concerns with a new will stick.” in favorof the deal, seeing is as On the right side of With the daunting president that will help ease Suffolk College Democrats a way to improve relations with the political spectrum, the presidential election coming tensions. President Kalene Hess said both a former country that the U.S. Republican candidates are up just months away, the rest “The Hillel Group does not candidates in the Democratic has conflicts with, according to looking to strengthen the of the world is watching as endorse any candidate,” said party have different views on CNN. American military across they outline their tensions Hillel Group director Miriam the major threats to the U.S. “It is my firm belief that the globe, but also focus on with the United States. The Blue. “However, everyone “Clinton and Sanders the test of a great nation with domestic issues. world will face the impact of regardless of the political disagree on who is the ‘greatest the most powerful military on Senator Ted Cruz is looking the new president when voters spectrum is looking for a threat’ to America,” said Hess. earth is not how many wars it to have more restrictive decide who will be the next peaceful end to this conflict. “Sanders classifies North Korea can engage in,” Sanders told immigration rules. Senator Cruz commander-in-chief. It is one component that is as the greatest threat because CNN. “But how it can use our was quoted by the Atlantic, in Suffolk organizations such important to Jewish culture.” they live in an isolated country strength and our capabilities to regards to any Middle Eastern as the Students for Justice in Blue added, “There is no that is infamous for threats resolve international conflicts immigrants that, “Fighting Palestine are concerned how particular point of view, as against the United States using in a peaceful way.” for or supporting ISIS [is] an the President-elect will be every candidate is different.” nuclear weapons.” As reported by the Boston affirmative renunciation of handling the Israeli-Palestinian Suffolk government Professor Berg Globe, Senator Sanders has American citizenship.” conflict. professor John Berg said acknowledged the other a long-standing history with Donald Trump looks to “What the American people the election will influence international issues that the protesting war, starting backin enhance what possible relations and Palestinians alike need how other countries will see President-elect will face. the 1960s. the U.S. can have with Russia. is neither a candidate who America. “No one has talked about “One great quote from “Wouldn’t it be nice if like makes statements in their “It makes other countries the Zika virus,” he said. “There Sanders in regards to foreign Russia and us could knock out own interests, nor one with trust us. They see these wild has also been a lot of debate policy is ‘We cannot be the an enemy together,” Trump a magical solution,” said the speeches from the candidates about trade and a lot of debate policeman of the world,”’ Hess asked CNN. “Russia has plenty public relations manager for and it may cause them to think about immigration.” said, who supports Senator of problems, but I’ll tell you the organization, Yazeed Abu- twice,” said Berg, reiterating The two Democratic Sanders’ position. what, if Putin likes me, and Ghazaleh. “We need a realistic, that despite the result of the nominees, former U.S. Secretary Both Sanders and Clinton he thinks I’m a good, smart objective, impartial decision election it will affect the whole of State Hillary Clinton and were reported by The New person, which, I mean, I hope maker who will do what’s best world. Vermont Senator Bernie York Times as being in favor of he believes it.” for the American people, while The new president will Sanders, agree on peaceful letting Syrian refugees into the This followed Russian adhering to international law.” also be facing ISIS, the Iranian solutions across the globe. In U.S. President Vladimir Putin’s “Let us choose wisely and nuclear deal, and North Korea’s regards to Iran’s nuclear deal, The Democratic Party interview with CNN, where he speak honestly when it comes proposed hydrogen bomb. Clinton supports improving nomination is still neck-in-neckcalled Trump, “brilliant.” to these controversial issues,” “In regards to President relations with Iran. between Clinton and Senator The Suffolk Republican adds Abu-Ghazaleh. “Whether Obama supporting the nuclear “I would not support this Sanders. group on campus did not we choose to admit it or not. deal in Iran, a lot of Republicansagreement for one second if I “It does not matter who respond for an interview. PAGE? The Suffolk Iourhal FEBREAKV 10,.U)1F Suffolk PAO set to perform

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The Performing Arts Office will hold its 15th annual spring 122Si Pioneer Series production with “Identity Crisis” hitting stages Feb. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Drake C. Walsh Theatre. The Series ~ “Right Hand” which began back in 2002 with the “Vagina Monologues” - has " -Alexa G. alternated each year between a musical and non-musical production to satisfy the varied interests of their audiences. Past productions include Photo Courtesy of Jorge Bernal “Songs for a New World,” “Bare - A pop opera,” “Shakespeare in Hollywood” and “Spring Awakening. ” Join PAO Feb. 18,19, and20 in the C. Walsh Theatre! With the Pioneer Series, Associate Director Kathy Maloney indicates of PAO that the organization, “Aim[s] to produce shows that offer “We hope that what we present can be used as a tool to the office and the students start a dialogue that leads somewhere. That people who Twenty One Pilots and opportunity to work on a new, challenging and see the show will listen to each other in the same spirit of “Tear In My Heart” provocative piece of theatre.” learning and community that we were able to.” -Sharyn G. She continued, “Sometimes that means learning about physical comedy, puppetry or history, and sometimes it be both a missed opportunity best person to lead this process to include opportunities for the means working on issues such and a dereliction of duty.” with the determined, honest community to partake in the as the death penalty or hate Dawn Simons, the director process. When possible we like crimes. The goal is for the of the plaj|«ak A^students to include faculty and staff to production to allow all involved who are pampf we offer the students a chance to to have a powerful, meaningful will be g^^dpthe interact with and collaborate t' ' experience throughout their “to ask t with their faculty and staff rehearsal process and through each other and former students on a very the show.” out there different and personal level,” The description of “Crisis” Simmons said Maloney. t MADE W THE «.M. says it is a “devised piece that this pro She also revealed PAO will will focus on the important to ex be hosting an informal “talk topics of race, ethnicity, challi back” session after the Thursday gender, religion and sexuality.” embr; night (Feb. 18) performance. One Direction The showrunners hope to brin] public want] the audience “History” some elements of humor ^do the sa: [t(yb® able to hear from -Brigitte C. this important look at n I aifeand crew about the issues of our cultur lOW, past, or in another part of the process of developing and society that should be ion^ffiristf^we, cour®f^y (ilfftfi: %it^lak jprbdu^^ a show, as well as discussed. answi ‘selves, s,^ us|jpflbout^,”^ker theii^^êriences as actors PAD’S motivation to presenf "havefct an: bred themjW®Rie :xi%ii^Pô, we d^dei and students dealing with all a performance regarding these audiê, tys SimmoflsV’We crê oua^wn. The prêss the various issues and themes issues stemmed from the Black hope hat we ^si e-%ed theatej K brought up in this play.” Lives Matter movement that can be means cl ê Regarding what message the has been unfolding across the dialog at lea^somevwere. materiadn the 'lay togither, production is trying to send the United States. That peo; ose#the Upw using i^r^sl .drfiting audience, Simmons divulged. “It was clear that we were in will listen to” each exercaBeSigi ê :al room, That “at the end of the day the midst of an intense national same spirit of jea Smng êir eriences for all of our differences, we conversation about race and communi; im^nati' :e a should also remember that identity,” said PAO Director to,” she cîcluded. 5m not: _ we’re struggling with the same Kristin Baker. “We thought Baker, tjacH^ out to le compaiwm^lms hope things as well. And that just Crowded House to have the platform of the Simmons show’s this unique m?Bi^||p^slates about everyone can agree that “Don’t Dream It’s Pioneer Performance Series and process, feelssmimons“has [an] into a discussion within the pizza is a great equalizer.” Over” not use it totry and further this amazing ability to connect with Suffolk community. Tickets can be picked up in -Trevor M. dialogue bn our campus would students. She is the absolute “When we can, we also try Donahue 409 for free. PAGES The Suffolk Iourhal FEBRUARY 10. 2016 ‘Black’ succeeds in sex appeal, lacks humor

Serina Gousby weak. She graced the screen Asst. Opinion Editor "Fiffy Shades of Black" in hilarious fashion near the end, which garnered the most laughs from the audience. Despite lackluster performances from the two Directed by leads, the supporting actors Michael Tiddes kept the movie from sinking completely. Hannah’s best Starring friend Jesse, played by Vine A parody film’s job is to Marlon Wayans star King Bach under his real be at least twice as funny Kali Hawk name, Andrew Bachelor, put or greater than the film it is Andrew Bachelor his hilarious antics to good imitating. However, if a movie Jenny Zigrino use as his character constantly is imitating a romantic film Kate Miner attempted to sleep and make like “Fifty Shades of Grey” that Affion Crockett out with Hannah, making received poor reviews, the By Twitter user ©flickmagazineHawk’s dreadful scenes a bit parody probably will be less Rated R (for strong cnide more bearable. than funny or even worse. And sexual content including “Frankly, after seeing this version, I found Along with Bachelor, it was. some graphic nudity, and for myself to be uninterested in both the comedian Kate Miner was Michael Tiddes ’ ‘Fifty Shades language throughout) incredible as Hannah’s of Black,’ starring comedian movie and the book.” promiscuous and hysterical Marlon Wayans and actress roommate, Ashley, who shared Kali Hawk, premiered on Jan. James’ novel, I am not sure included Christian dancing of “Grey” perfectly, with a an awkward sex scene with the 29. Entertainment Weekly how accurate this spoof was in as a “Magic Mike” stripper hint of chuckles. Scenes of very funny Affion Crockett, who reported the film made $6.2 terms of imitating the original and losing his virginity to his the two staring at each other played Christian’s brother, Eli. million during its opening film. Frankly, after seeing this mother’s older friend, who had provocatively, slobbering each Although the film was a flop, weekend compared to Wayans’ version, I found myself to be young boys waiting in line to other with kisses in a crowded it was a great opportunity for previous film - ‘A Haunted uninterested in both the movie seduce her in the same room. elevator, and Wayans’ character new and underrated comedians House 2’ - which made about and book. While Wayans was able to reading “Fifty Shades of Grey” to receive universal exposure $8 million. After the successes of the bring out a few giggles and as part of his S&M punishment from a wider fan base with Building off the characters “Scary Movie” and “A Haunted chuckles, there was no pivotal kept the movie appealing. Wayans’ help. Christian Grey and Anastasia House” franchises, Wayans moment of intense hilarity Both actors were surprisingly Scenes with veteran actors Steele from “Grey,” the has proven to be the only that highlighted his comedic dynamic together, but failed Mike Epps and Jane Seymour, parody film centers around comedian to keep parody films ability. Most of the ladies in the horribly in their individual who played Hannah’s freaky businessman Christian Black alive. However, the humor was theater were more mesmerized roles. step-father and Christian’s racist (Wayans) and college student lacking as a result of the sex by his abs than his jokes and Hawk’s overall performance mother respectively, brought Hannah Steele (Hawk) as they appeal of Wayans’ character. goofiness. That just screams as Hannah was a snooze fest humor and ridiculousness, but begin a sexual relationship He portrayed Christian the death of a comedian. up until the end of the movie. the overall movie just couldn’t shortly after Hannah interviews as an incredibly handsome, Wayans and Hawk had Although she was portraying deliver the cleverness and him for school. Having not aggressive, yet childlike great chemistry on screen, Anastasia in a similar role. hilarity that Wayans’ previous seen the film or read E.L. man. Funny flashback scenes portraying the intimate aspects Hawk’s acting was noticeablymovies successfully achieved. Commentary: White aetor east as Miehael Jaekson

employees. They claimed that of a white man pla5dng a proud Serina Gousbybefore the three stars drove and socially-conscious black Asst. Opinion Editor through states and stopped by man like Jackson in any film, fast food restaurants, Jackson domestically or internationally, brought his entourage to a safe makes me cringe. haven in New Jersey. I didn’t Numerous public figures know Jackson personally, but have expressed their anger and leaving his entourage and his discomfort with the casting People around the world children behind sounds very choice, including Jackson’s were shocked to hear a few strange and far from accurate. oldest son. Prince. A woman weeks ago that white actor One of Taylor’s former on Twitter asked Prince if he Joseph Fiennes was cast as assistants told Vanity Fair that was going to see the upcoming the late music legend Michael Taylor actually stayed in New movie, and he responded, “No Jackson in an upcoming British York, attended church, and met it is an appalling idea to my television movie for Sky Arts. with first responders. Stacy family and I.” Actress Angela The comedic plot portrays Brown, a writer from the New Bassett reacted to the news Jackson and late actors Marlon York Post who was also a friend by joking that she would Brando and Elizabeth Taylor of the Jackson family, claimed play Elizabeth Taylor in the cruising on a road trip from he assisted the King of Pop’s film. If Jackson is going to be New York to Ohio shortly after family by issuing RVs to escort portrayed as a white male, why the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Not Jackson’s brothers and mother not portray Taylor as a blacl< only is the casting choice weird out of the state. Brown also By Facebook user Dammy Inspire woman? and utterly disrespectful, but revealed that Jackson checked The film industry has had to include 9/11 in a comedy on Brando and Taylor after the a substantial record of casting has to be the most insensitive attacks, then left the city two white actors to play people and heartless thing Sky Arts days later on his tour bus with Jackson’s pigmentation disease, portraying his younger self of color, which outright robs could do. his two children Prince and vitiligo, by saying “He was in a Pepsi commercial. In an black, Asian and Hispanic actors According to The Paris, security guards and three probably closer to my color interview with Oprah in 1993, of opportunities to accurately Washington Post, the alleged other companions. The rest of than his own original color.” Jackson professed his utmost depict characters. road trip was first recounted Brown’s story sounds pretty Although that may be true, pride and dignity of being a For a man who grappled in a 2011 Vanity Fair article accurate, as Jackson’s acts of that gives no justifiable reason black performer and that in' no with illness and slander frorr detailing three alleged versions humanitarianism and caring to completely whitewash the way would he want to be any the media toward the end oJ of the story. You read that personality are well-known. image of a black superstar. other race. The legendary pop his life, Jackson deserves tc right, three versions and After receiving slews There is good chance star has always been a true be portrayed by a black mar unfortunately all three stars of backlash, Fiennes told Jackson is rolling in his advocate for issues pertaining with a light complexion whc are not alive to tell it. The Entertainment Tonight that the grave, especially since he to black culture, including can righteously depict his version that is used for the film movie is not “malicious,” but once addressed a similar issue his political song, “They Don’t humility, childlike personality is from one of Jackson’s former “endearing.” He acknowledged about a young white child Really Care About Us.” The idea and beautiful spirit. OPINION PAGE 9 The Suffolk Journal February 10, 2016 Wlo R S T YEAR A S U F F O L K ?

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surroundings. task force will be comprised if you have a problem, come from Costa Rica, and she might Sam Humphrey Suffolk isn’t the first of students, faculty, staff, and talk to me.” feel more comfortable talking to Managing Editor school where McKenna has alumni. In her email to the Suffolk me because I’m bilingual rather implemented a plan to improve In light of McKenna’s community, McKenna said, than speaking to someone who diversity in higher education. removal, worries on her ability “I look forward to working only speaks English. After watching President As president of Lesley to cany them out fully would together to create a more It’s a cultural thing,” she said. Margaret McKenna’s supporters University, McKenna helped be understandably present diverse environment that most “If students feel comfortable rally behind her this month, create their Diversity Council given how little time she has benefits our students and here, they’ll remain and grow.” [ realized many of them were in 1993 to, “address diversity had to work on them. community.” The email shows To keep the campus rested in her efforts to improve issues across six key areas: Sheikh “Nash” Nasher, a how dedicated she is to helping welcoming to all students, an issue close to their hearts, recruitment and retention, freshman mathematics and Suffolk and its students. McKenna’s plans for a Diversity diversity. curriculum and instruction, general sociology major, Madelyn Soto, office Task Force should be continued Students from dozens of institutional assessment, appreciates McKenna’s coordinator of the World in the next few years and long aackgrounds from the United quality of life, diversity training willingness to engage students Languages and Cultural Studies after her imminent departure. States and abroad will spend and development, and student and make their voices feel Department, emphasized that “This is not an issue that ;ome of their most formative diversity issues,” according to heard. the most important mission of will be solved in one or even rears studying, expanding Lesley University’s website. In an interview with the the staff is to serve the students. several semesters,” said the :heir network, and gaining With that experience in Journal Nasher said, “I feel Soto says McKenna has been email, additionally highlighting ;he confidence to support hand, McKenna announced in very proud that I came to the first president in her time the need for a sense of urgency :hemselves throughouta December email to Suffolk Suffolk University. I am the to show a commitment to to help the university become heir careers at Suffolk. The community members that first in my family to make it making Suffolk a more diverse more diverse. miversity needs stability to she would create a Diversity to college in America,” she campus. Moreover, keeping students bster an environment for these Task Force to establish among said. “I’m very involved in the Soto knows firsthand that a engaged and confident will tudents so they can achieve other things, a diversity plan community. So, I saw President diverse university staff can keep require Suffolk to continually hese goals. that provides: a strategy to Margaret McKenna, in the past students from other cultures gauge the diversity of our However, the recent hire a more diverse faculty seven months she has held her engaged at the university.community, and it is essential dministrative changes have and staff, provide professional position, being everywhere Students come from a variety that our president follows eft the university unstable and development opportunities for and talking to students,” said of backgrounds and countries, through with that initiative and lave monopolized McKenna’s faculty and staff in the area Nasher. and making them feel welcome ocus on diversity initiatives of diversity, and implement a “That’s what we feel is beneficial for all. hat would ultimately help plan to review our curriculum connected to, a leader who is “For example, I could have tudents engage in their through a diversity lens. The taking care of us and telling us. a Latina student who just came See DIVERSITY10 PAGE 10 The Suffolk Iournal February 10, 2016 A WORD McKenna can’t finish diversity plans FROM SGA

Suffolk university u Tiffany student government association Martinez, Class of 2017 showing her Dear Suffolk Students, Suffolk pride The past week was a busy whirlwind on campus but at the rally on SGA has some exciting things planned for the rest of the semester! SGA Awards will Friday. be on April 12, which will be here before we know it. Nominations for the awards open up on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Craig Martin/Journal Staff All students will receive an email with instructions on how to nominate their From DIVERSITYpcige 9 diversity on the forefront of stretch to both the student draw attention to making a favorite clubs, offices, their mind. We have several body and other stakeholders if more diverse campus. But she organizations, students, and university offices and student she starts making changes now. has stood up for an important passes concrete plans onto faculty through SUConnect. clubs dedicated to spreading Although McKenna has only constituency that has often her successor. Due to the recent events the word on this issue, and with been in office for seven months, been neglected. In light of this, that have occurred at A key focus of that, I think, a president eager to support simply not enough time to see McKenna needs to be steadfast should be to expand awareness Suffolk, SGA President Colin their efforts, their message the full results of her ability to as the community anxiously to students who don’t have Loiselle’s State of the School could have a much farther engage students and staff and awaits her support. address has been postponed to later on in the semester. Once that has been rescheduled SGA will announce the date and the What’s next for Suffolk.^ Suffolk community will be invited to come listen Patrick O’Connor to what is happening on Journal Contributor campus. It Ti TSI Students and Last week SGA hosted its second Herd Up event at the faculty congregate Women’s basketball game in the lobby of against UMASS Boston at the Ridgeway Gymnasium. ' * ' . •' f 73 Tremont to SGA is looking forward to Just like many of my iK- ' Ji: hosting more events with the fellow students, I experienced rally in support Student Athletic Advisory disappointment from reading Committee in the future to the resolution on Friday that of President support our athletic teams was agreed upon by President here at Suffolk. Margaret McKenna and the McKenna. The Student Government Board of Trustees’ Chairman Association is always open Andrew Meyer. The manner in to hearing the comments, which this debacle emerged, Craig Martin/Journal Staff questions and concerns that with little consideration for students have about our transparency or engagement, that have only just come to turmoil by notifying the media momentum fade. school. We are here to be has become a nightmare light now which have allowed of his actions. However the We shouldn’t view the your voice. situation for the university. rampant incompetence within university still left an executive Board of Trustees as inherentl} Our general meetings are If it weren’t for the effective the Board of Trustees. Despite board that has inappropriately antagonistic but rather view open to the public and have mobilization of students their directed criticism managed our university, with them individually based or allotted time for anyone to and faculty against this, we regarding spending, the board their questionable actions their behaviors and ethics speak out and voice your would’ve had a terminated has jeopardized our university’s now in the spotlight. Meyer Not every trustee agreed witf questions and concerns. university president by now financial standing themselves. was only the figurehead of the what happened, but then agair We meet from 1 to with nobody at the wheel. As we move forward, we need administrative problem within not every trustee conductec 2 p.m. on Thursdays in If anything positive has to understand thatcompromise the Board of Trustees and it themselves appropriate!} Somerset B18 and members come out of this predominantly will be needed to reach an deserves considerable scrutiny despite their claim in th( of the communityare always negative smear campaign, it is agreeable solution. With that after the way they have handled resolution to be “guided by th« welcome! Have a great week! the heightened awareness of in mind, the resolution we the power struggle. principle of doing what is in the problems like instability that are left with doesn’t go far I encourage then entire best interest of the institution.’ - The Student Government exist within our university. enough for me to feel that it’s Suffolk University community This should be a call to arm: Association Students should play a fair. The departure of both to remain attentive to the to pay attention. Otherwise larger role in the oversight President McKenna and Meyer actions that have been set forth we’ll just find ourselves witl of our university’s practices, effectively sets us backwards in the last few years. We all another scandal. Like man; especially when it comes to as far as stability goes and is have a vested interest in the others, I want to be proue administrative decisions that reminiscent of Shakespearian wellbeing of this institution. of Suffolk University when have a substantial impact. tragedy where nobodywins. The students’ response to what graduate, but I can’t do that ii Students deserve to be I found Meyer’s resignation happened was something I’ve good faith if I’m content wit’ consulted in some respect. from the Board of Trustees never seen here before - a making the problems that w In this lack of oversight, our entirely justifiable based on real sense of community. It face today future student: Board has antiquated bylaws his conduct throughout this would be a waste to let that problems. PAGE 11 The Suffolk Journal February 10,2016

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a point where they tell you that Shawn Michaels and William Japan Pro Wrestling. He was a wrestlers could not. WWE Colin Barry you can’t wrestle anymore.” Regal, Bryan competed in several junior heavyweight wrestler in legend, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, Journal Staff “I have loved this in a way independent professional NJPW, where he fought other said during an interview for that I have never loved anything wrestling promotions in his wrestlers who were less than WrestleMania Rewind, “His else,” Bryan said referring to career, including the incredibly 220 pounds in fast-paced, high work rate in the ring and what WWE superstar Daniel his illustrious career. popular Ring of Honor. The flying matches. he gives through the match just Bryan made the shocking Bryan addressed the crowd His presence in these means so much more to the announcement on Twitter on about his career, how he went promotions gave Bryan a wrestling fans than anything Monday that he is ending his from “wrestling in the parking massive following on the else.” nearly two-decade career. lot of gas stations to wrestling Internet and a deep connection “When I woke up this Making his way out to in front of 70,000 people in with live fans. morning, I felt nothing but deafening cheers in his New Orleans.” Bryan was signed by WWE gratitude,” Bryan humbly said hometown of Seattle, Bryan Bryan teared up when in 2009, where he competed on to his hometown on Monday. emotionally addressed the talking about his personal life the first season of NXT. From “You guys got behind me in a Monday Night RAW audience. in wrestling, which included By Flickr user Lewis Vaughan .there, he had stellar moments way that made me feel like I “Within the first five months meeting his now-wife. Brie including winning main event was more than just me. And for of my wrestling career. I’d Bella, and how close he was to WrestleMania 30, which is that. I’m grateful.” already had three concussions,” his father. considered a high honor in the Daniel Bryan retired from the self-proclaimed “Yes Man” Daniel Bryan wrestled under promotion considers Bryan professional wrestling world. his 16-year pro wrestling career tearfully told the crowd in his real name Bryan Danielson a “founding father,” as he He did it despite the creative in front of his family and with Seattle. “It gets to the point early in his career and as the competed in the first event the team of WWE wanting nothing his wife and his hometown when you’ve been wrestling American Dragon, complete promotion ever had. to do with him. fans still chanting his one word for 16 years that it adds up to with a mask. He also wrestled overseas in Bryan connected with his catchphrase, “YES! YES! YES!” a lot of concussions. It gets to Trained by WWE legendsthe well-known promotion New fans in a way most professionaland “Thank you Bryan!” ECAC honors Chelsea Campellone after near reeord break

Sl:ylarTo get to where I’m at.” coach and he has really pushed and friends will help her earn “Sometimes we lose track The sociology major me through my four years the title. Asst. Sports Editor of [talking to each other] and earned the weekly honor for here,” she said. “I couldn’t have “It felt good that everyone that’s what ties together our her performance with the done it without him. He had was supporting me, I couldn’t whole defense,” she said. “This Lady Rams on Jan. 23 game my back when he learned how have done it without them,” year we don’t really have any versing Lasell. Her 43 points many points I had and he kept she said. stars, we have a hard working contributed to an 85-63 game me in the game even though Campellone hopes to move team that wants to win. I think With two minutes left win. we were killing [Lasell].” forward with the honor as a this is the hardest working on the scoreboard and a Campellone was two points She also highlighted the player and as a team by winning team I’ve been a part of.” cheering team on the bench, shy in the game of her career success of her team overall the Greater Northeast Athletic With a few games in hand, her teammates out on the from tying with former Lady in earning the game win. “I Conference championship. Campellone said hercollegiate court take every opportunity Ram basketball and softball thought my team played very “It’s my senior year, it’s all I career coming to an end has to pass senior forward Chelsea player Ellen Crotty. well. We stuck to our game really want,” she said. “I believe not settled in just yet. She is Campellone the ball to top “I wish I knew that the plan and it worked in our we can do it. We play hard non still browsing the new Kobe a stellar game performance record was 45, because I would favor,” she said. “It was a huge league games to get us ready Bryant kicks online, reliving before the buzzer beats. have loved to beat it,” she conference win.” for power teams like Emmanuel memorable moments game The forward notched 43 said. “I can’t complain with 43 The support from herfamily and Johnson & Wales. ” after game like shooting hoops points in a single game, earning points. “ and friends in votingfor her for From practice to the with teammate and sophomore the title of NCAA Division III The 21-year-old is the first the Hero of the Week means ball swerving mid-air at the Caitlyn Caramello and Women’s Basketball Hero of player to surpass 40 points a great deal to Campellone. center for the start of a game, listening to tunes composed the Week on Monday, Feb. 1. during Coach Ed Leyden’s 22 Their votes on HeroSports.com Campellone focuses on going of Drake and The Weeknd pre In an interview with the years of coaching for Suffolk’s helped her surpass nine other out on the court to do “the game before it all ends. Journal, Campellone reflected women’s basketball team. players. With the opportunity little things” and playing “I really can’t picture my on her story of success. “I Campellone has become a to advance on to the next round defense. She also added that the life without basketball,” she wouldn’t say it’s an easy thing better player because of Coach to be crowned Hero Sports team could improve on their said. “I’m probably going to to do at the college level,” she Leyden. Legend of the Year, Campellone communication throughout be a mess on senior night and said. “I’ve worked very hard to “[Coach Leyden] is a hard hopes and thinks her family games. especially at that last game.” SPORTS PAGE \ Z The Suffolk louRrioL February 10, 2016 By Instagram user redsox All Betts are on for Red Sox turn around is Clay Buchholz, who hopes to Xander Bogaerts fully endorses just hit it out. So I just would bounce back this season with Mookie as the team’s everyday want to steal more bases. I’m his goal of pitching 200 centerfield and believes 2015 looking for 20. I’m not being innings. After injuries was only the start of something greedy, 15-20 is good.” have plagued him great for him. Bogaerts also showed what over the past two “Mookie is a special player. he could really do swinging the • seasons, Buchholz I reallylove that guy,” Bogaerts bat last year after having poor hopes a new said to Ian Browne of MLB. hitting stats in 2014. offseason routine com in an interview on Feb. 7., Last season, Bogaerts posted will help prolong “Seeing what he did last year a stat line of .320 batting his upcoming after he struggled towards the average with a .355 on-base season. middle, he just built up and percentage, .421 slugging “In my ended really strong. It was nice percentage, .776 OPS, seven mind I was to see. Every time he hits, you homers, 35 doubles, 3 triples, thinking I can learn from him. Sometimes 81 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. was trying he gets a bit hard on himself, To top it offBogaerts also won it a little but that’s what drives him to the Silver Slugger award for bit different become what he is.” shortstop position. this year,” he Bogaerts is also setting the Bogaerts accredited a lot of explained to bar high to keep improving;last season’s success to batting Rob Bradford of he hopes to steal more bases in front of Red Sox star David WEEI. this season after showing huge Ortiz. “Instead of progress defensively. “I got a lot of help from * ramping up and “If I would have goals, I David,” Bogaerts said to Smith. throwing bullpens in the would only say base stealing,” “Just seeing him on deck, offseason I’m going to get Bogaerts said to Christopher sometimes I would foul a few to camp around the first Smith of MassLive.com. “I like pitches off and he would look at or second {of February). to steal bases. Sometimes I get me and be like, ‘Hey, remember I felt like this route shut down less hitting third with this. You’re doing this.’ Just a was going to work well Papi (Ortiz), Hanley (Ramirez), quick chat in between pitches. for me this year,” said Pablo (Sandoval) behind me. That definitely did help.” Buchholz on-air. They never used to let me go The team anticipates a The team is also facing a lot because they don’t want season much different than last fierce competition behind me running into an out when years. Could we see a repeat of the plate for the starting you’ve got these guys that can 2013? catcher position. Blake Swihart assumed catching duties for the team after Christian Vazquez was sidelined with an elbow RAM REPORT injury, which required Trevor Morris after last years starters finished Tommy John surgery. The with a dismal 4.31 ERA. • injury held him out all of the Sports Editor With Spring Training just 2015 season. TEAM STANDINGS 2015 turned into yet around the corner and pitchers What Swihart brings to the another dismal season for the and catchers reporting to the plate fits the mold of a Ivan Women’s Basketball: Boston Red Sox after they field in a week, the team hopes Rodriguez caliber catcher: a finished with yet another losing to rebound this season, relying player who can get on base record in what had originally on a spark from potential and score runs while also being 1. Saint Joseph’s (Maine) | 17-4 seemed ike a promising season. pitching success to carry the able to hold his own on the 2. Johnson & Wales (R.I.) | 20-2 Former General Manager Ben team to the post-season. field. One flaw Swihart needs Cherington took the blame for By throwing David Price to address this spring is his 3. Emmanuel | 16-6 the team’s back-to-back losing into the mix, Dombrowski may problem in keeping the ball 4. Albertus Magnus | 14-7 seasons following highlight have found the missing piece in front of him. His pitchers World Series win in 2013. to the puzzle. Having an ace will lose faith in him quickly if 5. Suffolk] 12-9 “There’s no single player like Price to lead your rotation he can’t improve his blocking that’s responsible for [the can be the difference between ability. Men’s Basketball: team’s failures]. No single goinggolfing or on a trip to the Christian Vazquez is a player can be responsible for a World Series. Red Sox Manager defensive minded catcher. He lot of reasons. The only person John Farrell agreed with that has the ability to gun down 1. Johnson & Wales (R.I.) j 20-1 who perhaps is responsible for notion. runners with ease. Vazquez also 2. Lasell j 16-5 a longer list of reasons is me,” “It makes a difference,” held the lowest team ERA when said Cherington in an interview Farrell said during a press he last played in 2014. The Red 3. Albertus Magnus j 14-4 with George Henry back in conference at the Red Sox Sox ranked 10th out of the 15 4. Anna Maria] 11-10 June. Winter Weekend event on Jan. American League teams in ERA In the wake of Cherington’s 24. (4.01) during the 2014 season 5. Mount Ida] 11-11 exit, the Red Sox have since “Now, if that bona fide and of the four Sox catchers in hired former Detroit Tigers number one starter was present 2014, Vazquez had the lowest President Dave Dombrowski. last year, does that change our catcher’s ERA. Men’s Hockey: His presence was immediately bottom line? We could debate Outfielder Mookie Betts has felt when he acquired all-star that all day long because in matured from top prospect to 1. Nichols 1 14-7-0 closer Craig Kimbrel, ultimately the month of May, after an OK top of the batting order last addressing a big hole in relief April, we scuffled offensively. season and is a lock to start 2. Endicott ] 12-8-2 pitching. So, a number one starter isn’t in centerfield. After proving 3. Suffolk ] 12-7-2 Since Dombrowski’s arrival, a guarantee of a postseason last year he has all the skills he has also signed pitching appearance, but it certainly to become one of the best 4. Salve Regina ] 11-9-1 ace, David Price, to bolster the helps,” said Farrell. center fielders in the league, 5. Wentworth ] 7-13-2 team’s starting rotation, a move Another pitcher looking to Betts is out to prove that last Note: all standings are overall records that was desperately needed make a difference this season year was no fluke. Teammate