September 30, 2019 The Voice of the Students Volume 75, Issue 2 AU Students Join Global Climate Strike in New York City The event kicked off the day before, BY DELPHIAN STAFF September 19, when about 35 students gathered on campus to make the posters When an estimated 250,000 for the march, with slogans like: “Make marchers—mostly youth—gathered in love not CO2,” “Some action would be Foley Square and marched to Battery Park nice,” and “Go green. There is no planet in New York City on Friday, September B.” 20, about 70 of the participants were Alina Campbell, president of Adelphi students, professors, staff and the Environmental Action Coalition on their families. They joined 4 million campus, which organized the sign-making others worldwide in Global Climate event, said she was surprised that many Strikes inspired by Swedish climate students came to make a poster even activist Greta Thunberg, who also though they were not attending the march. marched in the city. It has since been “I believe for those not attending, billed as the largest mass protest for just making a poster made them feel as action on global warming in history with if they were doing their part. In a way over 2,500 events in over 163 countries they were, as they were able to also get a on all seven continents. In New York, message across with their posters, which at the march and the rally that followed were donated the next morning to climate in Battery Park, participants demanded strike attendees,” said Campbell, a senior action by elected officials on the climate biology major and chemistry minor in the crisis. Levermore Global Scholars Program. Adelphi was represented by a She added that the poster event range of people, including students and was supported by the Collaboration professors from the Levermore Global Project, which provided the supplies, Scholars, biology and environmental and professors Melanie Bush, associate Demands are nice, but action is the key, said senior Alina Campbell, Environmental Action studies programs, as well as other majors, professor in the sociology department, Coalition president, pictured here. Photo by Sandy Pereira staff and alumni, according to Kathleen and Matthias Foellmer, assistant professor Watchorn, coordinator of Special in the biology department who helped to the Car Free Day Long Island competition start of the march, which wove its way Projects. “There were also children with spread the word. (see story on page 3), meeting to take the from Foley Square through Wall Street, schoolmates of some of our participants, The next morning, Adelphi railroad into the city rather than driving. ending at Battery Park. so it was a whole community,” she said. participants started the Climate March by The group then gathered at the continued on page 3

Additions to Bridges to Adelphi Sensory Room Make for an Even Better Student Experience For the Bridges to Adelphi Through Giving Day, the Bridges She said the Bridges program BY JACLYN TRACY program, the first few weeks of the fall program managed to raise $10,597 from wants students to feel comfortable in the semester have been anything but boring. As 102 donors who were passionate about sensory room and know that it is a private, of this month, Bridges has made additions helping the program grow and improve. As quiet place that they can go to relax and get and updates to their sensory room that a result, some of the main additions to the grounded. include eight new sensory tools. sensory room include a hurricane tube, a “One of the reasons that people When it first opened in January 5-foot tall bubble tube, gel pads, 10-pound always fall in love with the sensory room 2018, the ground-breaking sensory room weighted blankets, additional bean bag is because they truly realize how effective was recognized for being the first ever on chairs, a calming water projector, a peg it is, in an environment such as a college a college campus. Now, nearly two years wall and noise-cancelling headphones. campus constantly filled with stress, back- later, the Bridges program—which offers Lewis said the goal was to get sensory to-back classes and assignments, and never individualized comprehensive academic, tools that were appropriate for a college really getting the chance to stop and relax,” social and vocational services that are setting. “When you look into tools, many Damilatis-Kull said. designed to make the college transition of them tend to be more catered towards Being that the field of autism easier—has made changes and updates children, and we did not want the sensory is ever-changing due to new research to keep on their toes with the latest and room to look like a child’s playroom,” she and findings, she added that the Bridges greatest technology and tools. said. program is not opposed to even more new “The process of adding to Diana Damilatis-Kull, senior and innovative additions as time goes on. the sensory room started a little before associate director, said that a great degree “We will always be looking for new Giving Day 2019,” said Maria Lewis, the of planning and attention to detail is additions and even more can possibly program’s social coordinator. “We knew essential to making the sensory room the come in as early as the next two years,” that we wanted to make it even better, so best experience for anyone who utilizes it. Damilatis-Kull said. “Our goal is to not we did research on what exactly would “Something that we definitely just have students enrolled in the Bridges be best to fit our student’s needs. Once take into consideration is color,” she said. program using it, but to eventually open it we figured this out, we put together a “We tend to have more cooler colors such up to the community. We want to make it as blues and greens because they are a become more integrated with the overall New and improved Bridges Sensory room plan so that when people donated, they featuring calming water projector, bean bag knew exactly what the money was going lot less stimulating as opposed to reds or community.” chairs and peg wall. Photo by Maria Lewis toward.” yellows.” 2 • September 30, 2019 NEWS The Delphian

A Word from the Editor We hope everyone has had a great first few weeks of classes! This issue, we bring you lots of updates on clubs and what is happening on campus. News analyzes the effects that the closing of the University Center has had on Editor-in-Chief some spaces on campus as we discuss the benefits and downfalls of the relocation of the Volume 75 Writing and Learning Center. The Bridges Program had generous donors, so Adelphi Olivia Franks Issue 2 now has the first sensory room on a college campus. Additionally, Adelphi students, News Editor along with students throughout New York, have been trying to make a difference in the Earle Hall Media Center Jaclyn Tracy world as they participated in the Climate Strike in New York City on September 20. Get One South Avenue a sense of what it was like through the photos in this issue. Garden City, NY 11530 Editorials Editor Now that it’s fall, we wanted to provide you with information about some of Victoria Grinthal the best autumn-themed events around Adelphi! We hope you take advantage of the fact HOW TO REACH US Main Office: 516-877-6935 that we’re conveniently located near many great attractions and events--and that we have Features & Entertainment Editor E-mail: [email protected] plenty of our own right here. Once again, our features editor Maria looked back on her Maria Giovanna Jumper opportunity to study abroad in Sicily, highlighting that you do not have to leave for a full semester to have a great experience. There are plenty of exciting things happening within Sports Editor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the Greek community as Delta Gamma had their philanthropy week. They raised money Olivia Franks Letters to the editor must be less than for the charities that are important to their sorority’s ideals. The fraternities on campus 400 words and include the author’s also had their semesterly recruitment, so all fraternities now have new members in the Production Artists name, as well as affiliation to the process of becoming brothers. Since the school year is underway, we wanted to spotlight Justin Castrogiovanni college. Letters may be edited for the one of the largest clubs on campus, the Student Activities Board. Make sure to check out Nikita Kalra purposes of space and clarity. their great events all year long! Letters should be sent to Our editorials this issue analyze controversies relating to privacy in technology. Contributing Writers [email protected] In a world that relies on technology, we address the issues that come with the government Christopher Alvarez having access to the conversations of private citizens. We also take a look at comedian Iyana Baskerville ORIGINAL ART Dave Chapelle and if his jokes went too far on his recent Netflix specials. Additionally, Alexi Bhattacharji Original drawings, photographs, you can learn about what is happening in Hong Kong with their governing body and Liana Driscoll and political cartoons can be sent to laws. On a lighter note, how do you feel about the movie trailers you are watching? Do Maria Estiverne [email protected]. Please attach you like what you see or do you think movie fans should have input in what studios are David Grinthal name and affiliation to the college. releasing? Check out the article about movie fans taking control of trailers and decide for Janice Im yourself. Jade McClinton-Dorley ADVERTISING Our athletics program has seen a lot of success early on in the season. Men’s Gabriella Puran For advertising rates, email us at and women’s soccer and field hockey have dominated on the field and cross country had George Sandu [email protected]. an impressive finish at their first meet. We also talk to men’s soccer player Ofek Pinto Matthew Schroh who takes a look back at his journey at Adelphi. The newest addition to the athletics Tasneem Shoubir SOCIAL MEDIA department is men’s and women’s tennis coach, Frank Russo. We welcome him to Billy Smith, Jr. Twitter: @the_Delphian Adelphi and wish him a successful career as a Panther. Hyacinth Taylor Facebook: The Delphian We hope you enjoy this issue! Email us at [email protected] regarding Andrew Zhang Instagram: @the_delphian joining our organization or if you have any comments or concerns. Follow us at @the_ Delphian on Instagram and Twitter! Delphian Advisor Liza N. Burby Olivia Franks Editor-in-Chief Adelphi Votes Facing Racism: Conversations That Count Initiative politics and societal views. The Office Jefferson or George Washington because BY IYANA BASKERVILLE If you plan to vote on of Diversity & Inclusion describes these they owned people that looked like me.” Election Day, November 5, be sessions as “a series of conversations that Greene shared a lot of important facts sure to register to vote through the If you’re a student or staff member will attempt to make sense of our country’s about facing racism. When asked why Adelphi Votes Initiative, which wondering about the events Adelphi has upheaval and find a way for us to move he felt compelled to start the ongoing to offer you, “Facing Racism” is one of forward.” conversations, he said: “I have always includes voter registration and the many. This series of weekly group The discussion on September 13 was had a deep concern about the deep absentee ballot applications for conversations is led by Perry Greene, attended by a diverse group of 15 students scars racism has produced for all of us. New York and all other 49 states. who recently retired as vice president for and staff from all different departments. Specifically, it was the white nationalist There will be two more voter Diversity and Inclusion. Though many The entire group, diverse in both age and march and subsequent violence that registration tables in Swirbul people feel the topic can be daunting, race, explored several varying opinions motivated me to conduct the Facing Library on October 2 and 9 from Greene’s objective is to provide an open about racism: where it comes from and Racism series. I felt an on-going dialogue 11 am to 2 pm. and safe space to discuss racism and its how it can be combated. Everyone was was needed in the Adelphi community to impact on America. Contact Kathleen given the opportunity to discuss racism in engage in its own racial healing.” Watchorn, coordinator of Adelphi Beginning on September 6, Facing America throughout history and listen to He also gave insight about how Votes, in Nexus Building, Room Racism was brought back for what is now members of the group share their individual the event has changed throughout the its third year in a row. The event started experiences. years. “The Facing Racism workshops 305. You can also call 516-877- as a result of the white supremacist riots Greene felt that it was important to began as topical and informational 3660 or email [email protected]. that took place in Charlottesville in 2017. establish some rules for the discussion. The sessions. Over the last three years Every Friday, Greene leads the group in group was asked to remain respectful, to they have become more reflective and their discussion, focusing on a new theme be open-minded and to allow every person personal,” he said. each week. The first week was based to express themselves without judgement. To learn more, visit events. around a healing circle, where the meeting People were allowed to speak their truths adelphi.edu or stop by the Office of was directed towards allowing people to regarding racism and share their stories. Diversity and Inclusion, room 312 in the be vulnerable about their experiences. The One person enlightened everyone about Nexus Building. For more information second meeting was a discussion about what it is like for him growing up as a about Facing Racism, contact Perry racism then versus now, during which the black individual. He said, “It’s always been Greene at [email protected] or call the conversation was directed more towards difficult for me to be proud of Thomas office at 516-877-3713. The Delphian NEWS September 30, 2019 • 3

AU Students Join Global Climate Strike in New York City continued from page 1 now.’” speak at the rally made me feel as if my The senior said it was important actions--even if I’m one person--can that Adelphi students participated in the actually make a difference.” event. “Participation in the call for climate Another Adelphi participant, justice is particularly important because Justin Mangibin, who is a senior climate change is not a problem for just environmental studies major, said a young people or for scientists but is a highlight of the march for him was the problem for everyone,” Campbell said. feeling that he’s not alone in how he feels “As a human race we all are responsible about climate change. and have the capacity to initiate change. “I received assurance and a If Adelphi is a campus that supports civic confirmation that what we were doing engagement and sustainability, we should there really mattered, not just from the exemplify these ideals by our actions and cries of the fellow marchers, but from the support of important movements such as determination on their faces,” he said. that for climate justice.” “Civic engagement is our way of showing Sandy Pereira, a senior biology the government what issues are important major who also joined the strike, said, to us, and from the amount of people that “I loved seeing others’ perspectives and showed up, it could be seen that change getting to understand why they’re going was what the people want.” Levermore Global Scholars First Year Seminar students from left: Ayanna Jernigan for the march. Hearing Greta Thunberg Amanda Fraanstedt and Vanie Seecharan Photo by Melanie Bush, associate professor, Department of Sociology “It was great to see all the energy Campbell said she was amazed and so many young people involved,” by the amount of people, especially Adelphi’s Car Free/Car Light said Aaren Freeman, associate professor youth, who were striking at the march. in the biology department, who marched “The energy of the event felt great, and Pledges Exceed Other Universities with many of his students. “It makes me I enjoyed looking at all the posters, the BY OLIVIA FRANKS Grosskreuz, assistant director in the hopeful that we are at a turning point musicians and drummers who came along, Center for Student Involvement and with the climate crisis. This march was a as they were integral in the sustaining of Adelphi edged out Stony Brook CSO’s advisor. manifestation of a revitalized movement. the chanting,” she said. “It felt great to for the fourth year in a row for the Car Adelphi not only received I think there are going to be many more make a stance and to know that I was a Free/Car Light Pledge initiative on the the most signatures out of Long Island marches like this, with even larger part of a collective global message about same day that over 60 Adelphi staff/ colleges and universities, but also beat crowds, and even more young people.” climate change that said, `It’s time to act faculty/students were walking—not every other company, town, village and driving—in the Global Climate Strike in municipality that participated. Adelphi New York City, according to Kathleen finished with an impressive 1,118 pledges. Watchorn, coordinator of Special Projects. Stony Brook University followed closely Friday, September 20, the day of with 1,094. the global strike, marked the end of sign- Grosskreuz said, “This title ups for Car Free Day, an annual contest in shows Adelphi University’s commitment which local universities, towns, villages to being environmentally conscious, as and municipalities ask people to be “car well as their hard work and determination free” for a day. This means that they to succeed.” don’t use their vehicles, and instead take Watchorn agreed, adding, “It is mass transit, walk or carpool. Adelphi’s a testament to the Adelphi community, Commuter Student Organization (CSO) and especially the commuter assistants, is in charge of receiving sign-ups from to encourage sustainable transportation. students every year. Although on Long Island it is really a “For the fourth year in a row, challenge not to use our vehicles, even Adelphi University collected the most reducing the time and travel on this date amount of pledges to be car-free or can help reduce carbon.” Levermore Global Scholars students display their signs at the march. Photo by Christina car light in the annual Car Free Day Mackay, senior director for Client Services and Production Operations Long Island competition,” said Alexa Writing and Learning Center Relocated to Swirbul Library their study sessions. The Writing and With new changes come new and graduate students extra assistance BY JANICE IM Learning Center stationed in the Swirbul challenges. Lauren Redford, a senior in different disciplines of academia. Library holds tutor stations at the center English major, has been working as a Therefore, it is important for the university With the ongoing construction desk of the First Floor, in collaboration Writing Center tutor since fall 2018, and to provide an undisturbed space for both of the University Center, there have been studios, and in the McMillan rooms. continues to work there this year. She tutors and students. several relocations that Adelphi students Junior computer science major recognized some principal details on what Students can log into their Adelphi should be aware of. One of them is the Eric Nelson thinks the relocation to the this relocation really means. student accounts on eCampus and click on new location of the Writing and Learning library, “could provide an appropriately “It’s understandable that having the service titled, “Tutoring- Learning and Center, which is now located in both the quiet environment for students to improve two locations can confuse the students on Writing Centers” (with the purple lightbulb Nexus building, Room 129 and on the first their writing.” where to go for their appointments, and image). There will be a visible selection floor of the Swirbul Library. Starting this Khue Cao, a sophomore business limited space can also be a challenge,” she of the Nexus or Library location with fall, the Learning and Writing Center still management major and an international said. “But I think this is also an opportunity a selection of time slots through which partially occupies Nexus Room 129. student from Vietnam, also finds this for me, as a tutor, to really work towards students can choose a Writing Center or a However, it is now sharing this relocation beneficial. “Moving the Writing effectively communicating with the Learning Center tutor. The Learning Center space with the Student Counseling Center, Center to [the] library has given students students, which just brings a better campus focuses on specific disciplines, such as which had previously been located in the more convenience. You could study in the vibe overall.” Chemistry 111 and 112. On the other hand, University Center. Due to this new sharing library and walk down to meet the tutor. The Writing and Learning Center the Writing Center focuses on enhancing of space, utilizing a secondary location in We don’t have to walk to Nexus anymore,” is a free service implemented by Adelphi critical thinking approaches to writing. the university library provides both tutors she said. University, offering both undergraduate and students the proper environment for Adelphi University Students Have Complimentary Access to The Wall Street Journal

HOW TO ACTIVATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP: 1.VISITWSJ.COMADELPHI 2.ENTERYOURUNIVERSITYCREDENTIALS 3.CREATEYOURWSJACCOUNT The Delphian FEATURES September 30, 2019 • 5 SAB’s Slogan “Ask Me What I’m Doing Tonight” Reflects Their Goals for Events fun at the event you have spent weeks BY GABRIELLA PURAN planning.” Kelcie Warren, vice president The Student Activities Board of programming, added, “Seeing the (SAB) is one of the largest clubs students enjoy the events we put on is my on campus and promotes student favorite.” involvement and Panther pride for all Not only is SAB an asset on members of Adelphi. Their slogan, “Ask campus for providing entertaining events me what I’m doing tonight,” reflects their for students to participate in, but they also desire to create unique and fun events for provide a sense of belonging for first-year students to enjoy every semester. students and those still getting acclimated Some of the largest events that to college life. SAB holds throughout the school year are SAB’s welcoming spirit and fun- the spring concert and Halloween party, filled social events have had an effect on which this year takes place on October student involvement. Rehak recalled the 24 from 8 to 10 pm in the Center for impact that SAB had on her as a first-year Recreation and Sports. They also host student. “Their events made me feel so at other smaller events for students to enjoy, home, so getting involved seemed like a such as bringing food trucks to campus no-brainer.” for free, no-stress fests during finals Thomas said she also thinks this season, as well as different off-campus organization played a huge role in her on- events, game nights and community campus life as a first-year student. “When On Thursday, September 19, the members of SAB raised money for the victims of Hurricane service events. I was a freshman, I didn’t have many Dorian by selling popcorn and cotton candy to students for $1. Photo by Olivia Franks Brianna Thomas, the friends. Being that I was a freshman living entertainment chair for SAB, stated on campus and loved getting involved in who they are on campus. chances to interact with other students on some of her favorite events are Bingo for school, I needed something to do to fill Whether you’re a first year, campus that I haven’t had the chance of Books, Spring Concert, Welcome Back that void and keep me going when I was returning member or just decided to join meeting otherwise.” Week and Pantherfest. These are just a bored and needed a minute to not stress this year, SAB is always urging students SAB not only provides fun few events are hosted throughout the year. over classes,” she said. to make the best of campus life and entertainment and allows students to Mishka Rehak, the off-campus Previously the game night chair partake in the wonderful events that they get involved on campus, it also helps chair for SAB, plans a myriad of different and now the entertainment chair, Thomas host. Some words of advice from Warren facilitate the creation of friendships events. Whether it be nights out in the plans a variety of fun events for students for new members: “Have fun at whatever between students. Whether you’re a city, exploring museums or exciting and to enjoy on campus such as Sweet Treats, event is being put on, even if it’s just a member, a chair or part of executive fun-filled trips to Six Flags, she said her an event where you can get free candy, movie. The people are ultimately what board, being part of this organization is favorite part of it all is to be able to put and a paranormal investigation Once a end up making it more enjoyable.” sure to be a memorable experience. To out enjoyable events for students. first-year student merely attending SAB One of Thomas’s favorite parts learn more about this organization, you “Event coordinating is extremely events to get involved, now Thomas about being part of this organization can join SAB on myaulife and come to rewarding,” she said. “There is no feeling plans the events and is able to help other is also about the people she can meet their weekly meetings on Wednesdays at like seeing joy in the faces of those having students who are still trying to discover through it. She said, “It allows me 5 pm, in Alumni House. For more updates follow them on Instagram @adelphiSAB.

Author Augusten Burroughs to Appear on Long Island Save the Date for the 6th Annual Meet blockbuster memoirist is presented by Long Island LitFest at a Media Career Expo Augusten Burroughs when he appears special student rate of $20 (which doesn’t at the Tilles Center–Krasnoff Theater on include the book). To purchase tickets, call Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 pm to talk the Tilles Center Box Office, 720 Northern The Delphian and the Department of Communications are about his highly anticipated new memoir Blvd, Greenvale, 516-299-3100. Visit “Toil & Trouble.” Burroughs is the author longislandlitfest.com to learn about this holding the Sixth Annual Media Career Expo for communications, of the bestselling memoir “Running with and other author events, including Rachael journalism, English and business students on Wednesday, October Scissors,” as well as several other books, Ray on Monday, October 14 at 7:30 pm including the novel “Sellevision,” which at the Landmark on Main Street in Port 30 from 9 am to 11:30 in Campbell Lounge, rooms 2 and 3. has been optioned for film. This event Washington. Students will have a live platform with working representatives from the print, TV, film, web, marketing and publicity fields to talk about the job marketplace and learn more about breaking in as an intern or future employee. All the speakers will be people who have graduated in the last 10 years, so they can give you a first-hand, up-to-date representation of the job market today. Watch this space for more information, including the names of the panelists. 6 • September 30, 2019 FEATURES The Delphian Get Ready for Some Fall Fun on Campus and Off looking for more fall-oriented activities, BY ALEXI BHATTACHARJI on Sunday, October 6, take a trip to Fink’s From sandy beaches to sidewalks Country Farm in Wading River. Open to covered in leaves, iced coffee to pumpkin undergraduate students and their families, spice lattes, tank tops to sweaters, you’ll have the chance to try and escape September marks the end of summer a corn maze, go pumpkin picking or go and the beginning of fall. It’s the season on a hayride. Additionally, there will for apple picking, pumpkin-flavored be live music. Tickets cost $10 and the everything and Halloween. Whether you’re price includes transportation provided by looking to de-stress from school or need Adelphi to and from the farm. Tickets for some ideas about things to do with friends, events, along with additional details, are here are some exciting events happening in also available at adelphi.universitytickets. October. com or on the AU2GO app. Adelphi has various events The Students Activities Board planned throughout fall. The Fall Arts highly recommends attending their Panther Festival takes place on Variety Show. It is being held on October Wednesday, October 2 and is led 5 at 8 pm in Campus for Recreation and by the Department of Art and Art History. Sports (CRS), and students get in free. You Some of the planned events and interactive can also invite family or friends who can exhibits include the popular outdoor, purchase a ticket for only $5. Performances collaborative Chalk Up event from 10 include two musical artists, a mentalist and am to 2 p.m. Come get some chalk and a comedian. If you’re interested, tickets show your artistic side by creating on the can be purchased on the AU2GO app under pathways around campus. Enjoy gigantic the university tickets tab or at adelphi. There are over 5,000 carved pumpkins at this event in Old Westbury, from childhood interactive piñatas created by the Art universitytickets.com. favorites to Halloween frights. Photo by Mike Pollack Department’s sculpture class; on-the-spot Apart from the campus events, For the more adventurous, daring is Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns at Old filming of an immersive outdoor theatrical there are also various things to do off- folk, they also offer a Maze-by-Moonlight Westbury Gardens. Take a nighttime stroll event; and music and dance performances. campus. Queens County Farm Museum on October 12 and 19. Tickets are sold along a path filled with 5,000 intricately There will even be typewriters on location on Little Neck Parkway is a great place from 4:30-9 pm, for only $2 more. If you carved jack o’lanterns, with music that in various spaces on campus for on-the- to spend the day. Their Great Maize Maze trying to find your way out of a maze in sets the tone. From simple faces, to Marvel spot poetry and story writing. runs on weekends and Columbus Day. the dark seems more appealing, this is for characters, to detailed city landscapes, Then Spirit Weekend takes place Tickets are sold from 11 am-4:30 pm for you. The farm also has hayrides, pumpkin these pumpkins have any design you could from October 3-6. Adelphi is offering $15 at the door or $10 if you buy them patches, apple pies, apple cider donuts and possibly imagine. Tickets are $26, but if numerous fun events to choose from, in advance. You enter the maze with an apple cider. If you are an animal lover, you that’s too expensive, there are discounted like the Golf Classic, Casino Night, 5K incomplete map, looking for and solving can walk around the farm and see plenty of tickets for time slots 9 pm and later on Race & Fun Run, Panther Carnival, the clues that help you find the missing parts to animals such as sheep, goats and pigs. groupon or their website, therise.org. Class of 1969 Reunion activities and the get out of the maze. It’s a challenging, but For those in the Halloween spirit, Make the most out of fall and Legends Dinner. Especially for those exciting activity for friends and family. one of the best fall events on Long Island partake in some of these events. Delta Gamma Spreads “Good” During Do Good Week to Raise Awareness About Visual Impairment if their chosen statement was correct or BY LIANA DRISCOLL incorrect. If they chose correctly, the winner put their name on a ticket that Service is an integral factor of was entered into a raffle to win a gift Greek life. Dedicating themselves to a card. This was a clever spin on getting specific cause, sororities and fraternities at others to learn about the causes of visual Adelphi dive into helping others in need. impairment, and in return give other That’s why the sisters of Delta Gamma insight on their chosen charity. held a week-long service fair called At the end of the week, Delta “Do Good Week” from September 9 to Gamma celebrated their last day of their 13. Members of this organization came eyeglasses drive. A box was placed at together on campus and held unique, the front door of Nexus to give students collaborative activities and all students a quick and easy way to participate in were encouraged to participate. their service. Students could donate While creating an interactive lightly used glasses that will be given to and friendly environment, the sisters shed underprivileged children and adults with light on their chosen philanthropy, Service visual impairments. for Sight, a charity that supports the five A few of the sisters of Delta Gamma at one of their fundraising tables outside of the Nexus building. Photo from @deltagammaau on Instagram Not only did Delta Gamma schools founded by Delta Gammas for hold an entire week dedicated to their was her favorite activity. the visually impaired and other North their “Beautiful Eyes Table.” It was an philanthropy, but they also immersed “I was pleased to see everyone American organizations that promote interactive, fun day set up in front of themselves in community service work on campus come together at these events. sight preservation and conservation. They Nexus Plaza. A few members of Greek life outside the campus grounds. The sisters It promotes unity more than anything,” showcased their dedication to help raise at Adelphi volunteered to have a picture also work with the visually impaired at a she said. “It really represents who we awareness for the visually impaired. taken of their eyes, and those who came local dojo, helping these individuals learn are and what message we want to send to To kick off the week, the first activity, to the table donated a dollar to the specific self-defense. It was clear that service - everybody else.” “Drench-A-Delta,” was held on Monday, pair of eyes they thought were the most both on and off campus - holds similar Thursday, September 12 was September 9, and a bake sale was held beautiful. The pictures of the eyes were value to the members of Delta Gamma. Delta Gamma’s Awareness Table. The on September 10. These activities displayed on a board and whoever won Their Do Good Week educated sisters wanted to educate the campus on started their multiple days of service and “best eyes” received a $15 Starbucks or the campus, unified Greek organizations visual impairment. To do so, they posted introduced their cause to Adelphi. Dunkin Donuts gift card. and showed their true passion for doing On Wednesday, September Erica Losasso, a senior biology true and false statements on the stated good in their community. 11, the sisters held their third event, major, said that the “Beautiful Eyes Table” topic, and then had any participant guess The Delphian FEATURES September 30, 2019 • 7 Fraternity Recruitment Season Is Underway of the fraternities. BY MATTHEW SCHROH Past participants aside, though, the recruiting process has still gotten rave reviews by those currently participating Adelphi students have more-or- in it. “I enjoyed the process very much less adjusted back to school life, many are so far,” Rodriguez said, going so far as getting involved with the variety of clubs to note that the brothers of the fraternity and student organizations the campus has he chose “really treat you as one of their to provide. Many of these students have own.” made another step: starting the new mem- The process is six weeks long ber process to join the sprawling commu- and at the conclusion, every fraternity will nity of Greek life on campus. have an initiation for their new members Now it is time for the recruiting so that they can become full-fledged process to officially kick off, a variety brothers. If you are interested in joining a of enjoyable events meant to bring both sorority or fraternity, the next opportunity fraternity members and interested students to go through recruitment will be in the alike closer in bonds of brotherhood. spring semester. Ask the Center for Stu- The atmosphere among the dent Involvement for more information. newly recruited is one of enthusiasm and excitement. “I had some buddies in fraterni- The brothers of Delta Chi with their two new members. Photo from @deltachiadelphi on ties and they convinced me to pledge for Instagram one,” said Antonino Rodriguez, who is The Delphian currently a new member of Phi Sigma ing in my life. I decided to [go through] the Greek community gathered in the Per- Join as a Kappa. “So far, I don’t regret a single bit recruitment, and do not regret any of it. forming Arts Center Concert Hall to watch writer, photographer, of it.” I feel that most people get involved in where people decided to take bids from. It seems one of the leading rea- Greek life because they want to experi- There were hats for every fraternity dis- graphic artist or aspiring sons why students tend to want to become ence a brotherhood or sisterhood that they played on a table and each new member part of a fraternity is for social reasons. may not have gotten in the past…they picked up the hat of where they decided to editorial staff member. “Before I went through recruit- want to get involved on campus.” spend the rest of their Adelphi careers. ment, I was a commuter who went to Rush events have come to a close “I genuinely loved my pledg- You’ll gain valuable skills class, had a couple of friends that were and inquiring students have received their ing process because it allowed me to see in my classes…and just went home,” bids. On bid day, those who received mul- Adelphi from a different angle, and I and another addition explained Gagandeep Singh, who is in tiple bids could pick which fraternity they found my brothers who will always be charge of recruitment at Adelphi’s chapter wanted to be a member of. there whenever I need help,” Singh said, to your resume. Email of Delta Chi. “I felt something was miss- On Wednesday, September 18, particularly highlighting the social aspect [email protected].

Adelphi University Manhattan Center 75 Varick St. New York, NY 10013 Tuesday October 15, 2019 3:00-8:00pm At Human Library (Manhattan Center Edition) you can check out people (“books”), hear their stories, and ask them questions. This event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments will be served.

In celebration of Latinx History Month, this year we will elevate the stories of the Latinx community. RSVPs welcome: bit.ly/adelphihumanlibrary

Co-sponsored by Adelphi University Libraries, the Adelphi Manhattan Center, and The Collaboration Project. 8 • September 30, 2019 EDITORIALS The Delphian Game Changers: How Movie Fans Are Taking Control of Their Trailers

creative choices, or should they give the BY DAVID GRINTHAL fans what they claim to want? Mainly, this shows that the Internet gives fans a sense Why do we always seem to do of control over their media. Although the the equivalent of judging a book by its “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie design has cover when it comes to movie trailers? many faults, it’s important to realize that It’s typical that a very hyped movie art is something that is the creation of a trailer will get torn apart by the Internet unique vision. If a work of art is changed for even the most trivial of reasons. by the opinions of its audience, it ceases to To better explain this point, I want be a unique vision in favor of the normal to discuss the recent “Sonic the Hedgehog” public opinion. This is an interesting trailer and the enormous amount of conflict because neither side is necessarily backlash that it faced from many fans. The correct. This is not a condemnation movie in question, a live-action-computer- of either side, but an objective look generated revamp of the hit Sega games of at the modern film industry regarding the same name, was highly intriguing to the its relationship with Internet backlash. public as they wondered how this would “Sonic the Hedgehog” has come be pulled off. However, the trailer was so and gone as of the writing of this piece, with their film’s scheduled release date succeed. Everything deserves a fair shot poorly received upon its April unveiling but there are more recent examples of this despite fan backlash, as did the recent live- and we seem to take a trailer’s quality as that Paramount Pictures had to push back phenomenon. This reaction has been seen action remake of “Aladdin.” The response a definitive indicator of the eventual film’s the film’s release date to February 2020, in the internet’s feedback to the trailer for to the character design for Will Smith’s quality. In many of these cases, popular as they had to redesign and animate the the musical movie “Cats,” which is slated Genie was strongly negative following its votes have agreed with the negative titular character almost completely. Today’s for a release in December of 2019. In this first reveal in the trailers. Disney moved responses from fans. Still, it’s a good rule detailed, computer-generated animation instance, the classic musical based upon the ahead with the film’s release as planned to always try to keep an open mind until takes very large amounts of time and writings of T.S. Eliot has been modernized and the controversy over the Genie died you see the actual film. The Internet gives money to do, and it takes several frames to feature popular actors while also using down soon after the film came out and other fans the power to get what they want just to make one second of movie footage. motion-capture technology to create a footage revealed a stronger resemblance out of their media. However, what if the The production team behind “Sonic the breed that resembles both cats and humans. to the beloved animated character. While things that we want to see are stopping Hedgehog” was sent to redo what they have While the character designs are considered it may not have been loved by fans, many us from giving new ideas a chance? been working on for most of the past year as unsettling to many (to say the least), viewers took back their criticism of the Isn’t art about making an impact on its because the fans hated their designs so much. it’s still unclear whether it will suffer the Genie’s design after seeing the full movie. audience and making them think, rather This raises some questions: same fate as “Sonic” did this past spring. If we judge films before we see than just giving them what they want? Should a film’s creators make their own Some studios have continued them, we never give them a chance to

The Push for Government Access to Encrypted Information to provide the confidentiality and security Implementing these backdoors would protect intimate communications BY GEORGE SANDU to make them possible. Even the world’s goes against citizen’s rights of privacy of everyday Americans by blocking strongest supercomputers cannot break and shows that the governing entities federal agencies or courts from forcing In today’s age of electronic today’s strongest encryption algorithms. requesting them are attempting to unjustly technology companies to build backdoors information, encryption is one of the However, the use of encryption is spy on them. If companies are forced into their encrypted devices or services. most common ways to keep information now under attack by government entities to create backdoors, privacy will be at Given all this, it seems wise for private from prying eyes. By encoding with the goal of monitoring its citizens. risk. There is no such thing as a “safe” individuals to ask themselves if creating messages in such a way that only According to “The Hill,” some federal backdoor in encryption. According to “The backdoors is necessary. It is clear that the authorized parties can access it, spying officials are now pressuring technology Hill,” technology experts warn that it’s push for new encryption legislation is just and data breaches can be prevented. companies to create “backdoors” that impossible to build a backdoor that would a way for governing entities to attempt to In the simplest way to describe allow law enforcement to gain access to guarantee only law-abiding officials’ use. gain more power and control by forcing encryption, it is all about transforming encrypted information. When taking a To give an analogy: If a companies to enable the government to pry intelligible information and images into closer look, it’s clear that these attempts mischievous child is to be left alone in into the data of all its citizens, criminal or not. a stream of nonsense before scrambling are unjust. Individuals should value a house after being told there is a bag it back into place to be read again their right to privacy and not allow of candy somewhere in the house and when it arrives to the receiving party. others to obtain ways to infringe upon it. not to find it, the child will search for Do you have According to BBC News, This was seen with the San the candy. The same applies to hackers encryption makes the modern world go Bernardino shooting incident where searching for the backdoor exploit if opinions you around. Every time someone makes a the FBI attempted to coerce Apple into governments make companies provide it. phone call, uses a credit card or gets cash unlocking the suspect’s iPhone to help According to reports from 2015, from an ATM, encryption grants the ability investigators. The FBI was eventually then new encryption policies by Apple and like to share? able to unlock it themselves, showing no Google made it more difficult to protect need for their request to the company. people from crime. Some examples of According to “The Hill,” many technology similar cases such as the San Bernardino Consider experts claim that the reasoning for the shooting were presented to insinuate act was to set a legal precedent to allow backdoors are necessary for safety. But writing for the government to force companies this has been disproven by the fact that the towards handing over users’ information. FBI was able to gain access themselves. In Australia, the government According to the Markkula this student has succeeded in this. According to BBC Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara News, police can now force companies University, introducing vulnerabilities to create a technical function that creates concerns about both free speech newspaper, would give them access to encrypted and human rights. The strongest possible messages without the user’s knowledge. encryption is the best way to ensure trust. The Delphian. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, A solution to this problem the government is trying to gain access is the introduced bipartisan Secure to its citizens’ WhatsApp messages. Data Act. According to “The Hill,” it The Delphian EDITORIALS September 30, 2019 • 9 Hong Kong Citizens are Rallying for U.S. Support

Does This Foreshadow Something Bigger? amnesty of their fellow protestors. They BY TASNEEM SHOUBIR & demand social justice from the alleged ANDREW ZHANG police maltreatment of protestors in Hong Predicting the future is Kong, and they are not backing down. conspicuously difficult, especially in such Answering Hong Kong’s call is a delicate state as Hong Kong. Currently, not a one-and-done solution. You the protests there call for assistance have to meet the needs and wants of from the U.S. and President Trump. Is each individual--and doing so is an it a second-tier priority for you? Well, ambitious task. that depends on what’s important to you. Although some protestors are The current controversy can becoming more violent, violence is a poor be traced back to a situation regarding a way to solve your grievances. When you Hong Kong man who was extradited to look at the situation empirically, those Taiwan for the murder of his girlfriend. involved should take the appropriate Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and logical steps that satisfy an overall proposed changes to their international law success. The reason we even formed that will allow countries that Hong Kong our society was from our value in shared experiences and belief that currently has no extradition treaty with repressing Uighur Muslim minorities and be seen as a sign of weakness for Beijing, there’s more to gain in mutual success. (including Taiwan, Macau and mainland ignoring protests and demonstrations. which could affect how other sovereign Hong Kong and its people should China) to make extradite requests. Lam When Britain returned the regions want to be governed. As protesters be careful not to make any rash decisions assured the public that native courts will territory of Hong Kong to China in 1997, grow more radical and dissatisfied, their because what we need right now is progress. review each request and political crimes Hong Kong was a major contributor original demands evolve for various Justice can only prevail if the things we will not be covered by the law. However, to the GDP of China. Through this, reasons. Elsewhere, events like Brexit, prioritize encourage our individual choices critics fear this will be used by China to Hong Kong maintained a high degree climate change, natural disasters and to be agreeable to the general improvement pressure Hong Kong into extraditing of “autonomy,” or the “two systems, economic war make the global atmosphere of daily life. We each have separate lives political activists. Once in China, those one country” rule: Hong Kong would more intensely urgent. Before, the U.S. had with our own opinions and priorities and extradited would be subject to a system have self-administrative elections and been a sort of international police, stepping are met with various complex challenges. many describe as oppressive to civil consultations. Beijing, China’s capital, in to preserve the very essence of democracy Still, it’s important to note liberties. Reports state that torture, arbitrary proposed that pro-democracy activists may itself worldwide. However, it seems that obstacles within specific systems detentions and unfair trials are practiced. have autonomy and universal suffrage, but unfavorable for the U.S. to get involved can sometimes be ironic and can make Hong Kong protestors expressing the nominating committee has to choose with an internal conflict at this time. the whole system flawed; it’s smart their dissent also believe the bill could the candidates to be voted on. The fact A large portion of protestors are to consistently examine the present be exploited by the Chinese government that China chose who was nominated heavily invested in and truly believe in situation. By patiently knocking on the to detain individuals who are threats instead of their loyalist community the movement for different reasons. Some door of injustice, you will solve or quell to the Communist Party’s power infuriated pro-democracy advocates. This actually are fighting for fundamental a problem. As to what the discussion structure in an open manner or could be sparked the 2014 Umbrella Revolution, natural rights, like in the Paris Principles. of the matter will be in retrospect, we proponents of democratic reform. The where many individuals expressed that Others want to speak their minds and will have to see how each side responds, Chinese government has been accused their voting held virtually no meaning. personal values freely; they do not with a hope that meaning and love in of kidnapping people outside its borders, Giving in to the movement could want to be labeled as “rioters” and want shared human experience can be found. Should Dave Chapelle’s Critics Get Tough Skin or Speak Up? themselves on a higher pedestal than lesbians contradict any other show or special that floats one issue without addressing the other. Critics BY HYACINTH TAYLOR and bisexuals. in the same ship as Dave Chappelle, especially exercised their right to speak up, but it did not Usually when comedians are held since he is not the only comedian who has occur to them that people who strongly believe & MARIO ESTIVERNE accountable for their jokes on a public platform touched on topics like this. The majority of in second amendment rights were offended In today’s outspoken society, like this, they apologize on media outlets right the comedians apologize but, whether they by his jokes on gun control or that women people more than ever are speaking up for the away, so it was shocking to see that Chappelle are sincere about it or not is entirely up to our would be offended by his joke about Roe v. rights of women, sexual assault victims and didn’t show any regrets for what he said. In beliefs and knowledge of the comedian. Netflix Wade. If the public stays divided, we won’t LGBTQ+ community members. The goal is for fact, he did the opposite and justified that it’s would rather drop Chappelle since they have go anywhere. We can’t speak up on every society to create a safety net, an “umbrella” to because his generation fought for sexual rights been already struggled with subscribers they injustice, but we should make sure that every protect individuals from discrimination of all that he’s able to make these jokes. Chappelle have due to their basic selections. The con of injustice is heard. types. This is in public, in the workplace and believed his jokes were a reflection that we Netflix being unaffiliated with Chappelle is that in the media and includes the assumption of have moved on from the past. We must give competitors such as Hulu and Amazon Prime protection from verbal, emotional, cyber and/ Chappelle credit: as an experienced comedian, can pick him up. Once either streaming service or physical abuse. As a result, people must he knows firsthand how jokes unite people does so, they will either let him do what he exercise a level of political correctness when it and create a warm atmosphere of acceptance. is doing or probably slap on a warning to let comes to sensitive topics. In contrast, critics actually think Chappelle is the viewers know what they are in for. On However, some people may stuck in the past when it comes to jokes. In the the other hand, it’s possible that Netflix could argue that political correctness is a form of 2000s when he hosted the “Dave Chappelle probably gain new viewers to replace the ones censorship, stifling freedom of speech. Show,” the temperament for jokes was higher, they lost. In theory, Netflix would probably When it comes to Dave Chappelle’s newest meaning people did not get as offended as gain extra subscribers after the viewers got a Netflix special “Sticks and Stones,” critics they do now. We agree that this generation’s full look at the special themselves. say it was gratuitously cruel and offensive. tolerance for political jokes has plummeted at At first, the debate between critics Though we’ve all heard the phrase, “Sticks the same time that social media activism has about the special was confusing being that and stones may break my bones, but words risen. viewers showed little dissent. They were more will never hurt me,” we’ve all had experiences It was no surprise to us to see that or less content with the series, as they gave it a in which someone’s words felt like a smack Netflix was only concerned about its own 99 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. in the face. In our opinion, his whole show interests. They seem to be quivering in their Lastly, we feel it was biased for critics to wasn’t offensive, but there were times where shoes because they are unsure if they should focus on the LGBTQ+ community topic when his statements about the transgender, queer hold ties to Chappelle. Netflix is infamous for Chappelle’s jokes targeted political issues like and gay communities were stereotypical. dropping particular series who seem to require gun control and abortion as well. He even Also, we feel it was bold of Chappelle to an extra season or so and movies in particular. made jokes about Asians, directed toward his call the LGBTQ+ community hypocrites by It is true that what Chappelle joked about wife, insinuating that Asians are too serious to claiming that they all started out as separate did seem rather inappropriate to most. But take a joke lightly. movements, giving an example of gays putting Netflix cutting ties with this comedian would With this said, critics can’t address 10 • September 30, 2019 SPORTS The Delphian Final Ride Series: Ofek Pinto of Men’s Soccer has learned throughout these four years. A: We accomplished a lot. My almost every day. We are kind of like each BY JADE MCCLINTON- Q: How long have you been teammates were always pushing each other other’s family so it’s kind of tough because DORLEY interested in soccer? to win every game. I’m nothing but proud we spend all day with each other. A: I have been playing soccer because all we talk about is winning and Q: What is one thing you’ll miss In this series, we’ll be interviewing since I was four years old and it was my our championships and so I’m really proud about playing soccer at Adelphi? student athletes completing their final year daily basis activity. of what we’ve done as a team. A: I’ll miss everything honestly. at Adelphi. These Q & As are a chance for Q: How did you know that Q: What was your most It’s definitely the way I wanted to end my athletes to say goodbye to Adelphi and to Adelphi was the school for you? memorable moment during your soccer career with this group of guys. I think I’ll reflect on their athletic careers and all they A: In the history of Adelphi there journey? miss every second. There’s not one specific have learned during their time as a Panther. were a lot of Israeli people here, so I got a A: Last season we were in the thing. It’s just everything. lot of accommodations, so it was easy for semi-final NE10 and I didn’t play because Q: Is there anyone you would like me to be here and the soccer team was a I got injured, but it made me really proud to thank that contributed to your success? good fit for me. to see my teammates win. I’m really glad A: It’s kind of corny but I think Q: Do you get homesick often? we got the job done. It was kind of funny to every player on this team shaped me as A: I went home in March because watch the coach jump about it. a captain and as a person because there my sister got married and I’m planning Q: What was the lowest point in were times I had to yell and do things that to go back home again next summer. I go your soccer journey? I really didn’t want to do. From the first home about once a year. A: There’s no lowest points, but a to the last person everyone has the same Q: What is your major and future few rough losses. But we learn from them. impact on me. career plans after you graduate? Everything was relatively positive mostly. Q: What will you miss about A: I’m a finance major. I didn’t I can’t say I’ve had any lowest moments. being a student athlete here at Adelphi? think about a future outside of soccer. Q: What does an average day look A: You think you’re in the center I really like finance, so I’ll try to push like for you? of Adelphi because you see posts about myself into this field, but I don’t have any A: Wake up go to class around 10. your team on social media and people exact ideas about what I want to do once I I have practice at 12 and then more classes. come to support all the time. We represent graduate. Then I go to the gym to stretch my body Adelphi and so it’s kind of nice to be in the Q: Can you recall how you felt and get ready for the next day at around center. Pinto running down the field during a recent going on to the soccer field at Adelphi for 7:30. Then all the guys from the team meet Q: What is one piece of advice game. Photo by Adelphi Athletics the first time? to eat at Post around 10:00. you would like to give future Adelphi Ofek Pinto, a senior majoring A: It was my comfort zone. I didn’t Q: How has soccer changed you college athletes? in business, is an international student speak English for around four years during as a person and what have you learned A: It’s a tough one. It’s kind of athlete from Nesher, Israel, who has high school. I couldn’t communicate much because of your soccer experience? easier for the athletes to be successful here achieved success throughout his four years so for those two hours a day on the field. I A: It was hard to set rules about because your team supports you and you here at Adelphi. He plays defense for the didn’t speak much. I was a little relieved. how our team is supposed to act. For me do almost everything with them. It’s kind men’s soccer team and he recently made Q: How are you feeling about as a captain for this team it really shaped of easy when you have good people around Academic Honor Roll for spring 2019. your soccer journey now looking back at my personality and who I am even if I had you. Especially your coach. So, for the Now entering his senior year, Ofek is your four years here at Adelphi? to yell at my best friend. We were together future athletes, you’re in good hands. reflecting on his experience and what he Opening Weeks for the Panthers: Building Champions from the Beginning

BY BILLY SMITH, JR. sophomores Paolo Marciano and Filippo talented, so when we play our best and first place. They are led by head coach Peri, who have each scored two goals apiece. all work together, the results are great.” and assistant athletic director Katie Rees. This season, all the Panther Meanwhile, the women’s soccer Also on the turf, the women’s field “This season we expect to do athletic teams representing Adelphi will team, led by head coach and assistant hockey team began their season with two a lot more than last year because a lot aim to bring home the championship athletic director Brooke DeRosa, opened wins against Kutztown and Lindenwood of our guys on the team put in a lot of and make the university’s prestigious up their season with a 2-0 victory against Universities. They are coached by head miles over the summer,” said sophomore athletic program even more respected Wilmington University. On Saturday, coach and assistant athletic director Mary runner Tom Roulette. “We also have and well known around the country. September 14, they defeated the number Moore, now in her third season. On many talented freshmen that have come Even though we’re only a month eight team in the country, Southern New Tuesday, September 17, the girls won in and are already helping the team out into the semester, the athletic season Hampshire University, 4-0. The women’s their first road game of the season with a significantly, which is going to be huge began in the weeks prior to students team also heads into this season with a lot 4-1 victory against St. Thomas Aquinas when conferences and regionals come.” returning to campus for classes. All the fall of promise and potential. DeRosa believes College. The win moved the Panthers to The fall season will last into November. All athletic teams have had strong showings that this team can do a lot this season. 3-2 on the season and they will continue the teams know that it will be a long journey to begin their respective 2019 seasons. “My expectation for this season is to their road trip against St. Michael’s College. that will require total dedication and effort Under the helm of head coach and improve as a team each day and be prepared Early key contributors so far this season from every member in order to reach their assistant athletic director Gary Book, the for whatever challenge we face,” she said. include junior forward Jackie Brown, who ultimate goal of winning a championship. men’s soccer team is 4-0 and ranked second DeRosa selected Kerianne scored two goals in their opening game in the country. This year the team has its Scorce, Mia York, Sabrina Blaskovic win. The team will be looking to build eyes set on winning it all, as they fell only and Sarah Hofmeier as team captains. off their 9-9 record from a season ago. three games short of their ultimate goal last “Every player has an opportunity to Volleyball also had a great start season. They opened up their season with be a leader on the team because they to the season as they have complied a 4-1 a come-from-behind 2-1 victory against can apply if they meet certain criteria,” record. They won three out of their four Post University on Thursday, September 5 she said. “They then go through an games at their opening tournament in and followed that up with a 3-1 win against interview process with the coaching staff, Wilmington, DE. The girls continued their Molloy College on Tuesday, September write a letter to the team and finally be success on Wednesday, September 18 with 10. The team continued their success voted in by every player and coach.” a 3 sets to 0 victory over the University of with 6-1 thrashing against the College of Early key contributors to this Bridgeport. The team is led by Danielle Staten Island on Friday, September 13. game and the rest of the season include MacKnight, who is in her thirteenth The men’s perfect season senior captain Scorce, who already has season as head coach here at Adelphi. continued with their first road trip with a 4-0 one goal on the season. Sophomore Lastly, the cross-country team, victory against Georgian Court University. goaltender Krista Aliscio has made which is one of the many co-ed teams Players who have been crucial to the an impact and posted one shutout. at Adelphi, started the season off on a team’s success include senior goaltender “If we continue playing well, I positive note at the Adelphi Panthers Sophomore Krista Aliscio is the starting goaltender for Matt Apicella, who has only allowed three believe we will make it very far this season,” XC Invite. The men’s team finished in the women’s soccer team this season. goals so far. Other key contributors include Aliscio said. “Our whole team is extremely second while the women brought home Photo by Adelphi Athletics The Delphian SPORTS September 30, 2019 • 11 Frank Russo: New Era of Success Coming for Adelphi Tennis

John’s, and he said to me, ‘Come to St. Julia Kielan, along with one sophomore BY CHRISTOPHER ALVAREZ John’s, we’re going to win the Big East transfer student, Barbie Quagliardi, Straight out of practice with a [conference]’, so I thought about it and formerly from NYIT. Quagliardi is towel hanging from his neck and a “2019 said ‘You know what, let me take him on.’” defending her title of regional champion. Big East Champions” hat, coach Frank Russo’s experience as an assistant Three other freshmen, Valentine Le Russo sat down in the lobby of the Center for coach at St. John’s blossomed into a Goupil-Maier, Andrew Ray and Henrique Recreation and Sports to recall his journey good relationship between him and his Souza, have joined the men’s tennis team. before his most recent coaching job at St. team. “I coached the men there, great In terms of awards, David Robres John’s University. Russo, a two-time team group of guys. We went undefeated in De Veciana and Luke Attride-Stirling were captain at Iona College, landed his first head college play. We got the number one named to the All-Conference Third Team coach job in July of this year as Adelphi’s seed going into the college tournament, as they were ranked second in doubles men’s and women’s tennis head coach. won the conference titles and made it by the NE10. The women’s team has an Russo’s climb to the top is not to the NCAA [Playoff Tournament].” optimistic future as it was tabbed as second any different than other coaches, as he Under Russo’s term as an assistant coach, by the NE10 Preseason Coaches’ Poll. too built a name for himself by starting the St. John’s Red Storm men’s team had Russo’s work ethic shows how determined in various schools and programs. His a 19-6 record in the 2018- ‘19 season. he is to find success. “We’re here to work, quest to become a head coach started Additionally, Russo was a part of the we’re here to win,” Russo said. “We’re in Stamford, CT, where he served as a 2019 Big East Coaching Staff of the Year. going to work hard and we’re going to teaching pro at Shippan Racquet Club. After a successful one-year stint win matches. And the other teams in Additionally, Russo owned with St John’s, Russo seized his moment the conference are going to know when New Level Tennis, a tennis program in to pursue a head coaching position. we’re on the court with them, both on New head coach Frank Russo Darien, CT, that provided lessons and “At the end of the year, I knew that the women’s side and on the men’s side.” Photo by Adelphi Athletics camps for all age groups up to adults. eventually, I wanted to become a head It wasn’t until his coaching job at coach as opposed to an assistant. I got a Fordham University that Russo began to phone call from Adelphi. I came in. They receive some local recognition. There as offered me the job and I took it,” he said. assistant coach for the women’s and men’s Coming in as the new head coach for tennis teams, he led both to winning streaks. Adelphi’s tennis team, Russo joins the fray The women’s team had 20 wins during the as the Adelphi team seeks to continue its 2016- ‘17 season and went to the semifinals history of success. The women’s tennis SPIRIT WEEKEND SPORTS of the Atlantic-10 Conference Tournament. team at Adelphi stacked up an 11-4 Russo was surging with success at record for the 2018- ‘19 season. They EVENTS Fordham until one day, a phone call came were the defending Northeast-10 (NE10) in from the men’s tennis head coach. He champions from 2015 to 2017. The men’s was told that the director of tennis on the team had a similar history, as they were Show your Panther pride by supporting our teams as women’s side wanted to bring somebody two-time defending champions in 2015 they compete in the following home events: else in. He was forced to look elsewhere. and 2016. For such an accomplished He said, “If I wanted to team, Coach Russo is a good match to continue my career, I had to apply be their leader for the next few years. Saturday, October 5 to other places, so I took a job in “I think that the biggest job for the new Louisiana, at Nicholls State, Division I.” head coach is to create a culture, it starts with Cross Country - Adelphi Panthers Spirit Weekend 5K However, that position didn’t a culture of hard work,” said Russo, who Garden City, 9 am work well for his family. “It was rough on seeks to lead both the men’s and women’s my wife because I was in Louisiana for eight tennis teams in Adelphi to further glory. months away from here, away from her. So, Aside from Russo’s entrance Men’s and Women’s Swimming - Alumni Meet I made it home, and I had three job offers.” as the head coach, the Adelphi Panthers In the end, he made his way to St. also received new members for both Center for Recreation and Sport Pool John’s University in Jamaica, NY, after the men and women’s tennis teams. 11 am considering other job offers. “I got a The women’s team received two phone call from the now-coach at St. freshmen students, Amanda Franstedt and Basketball vs. Bergen Community College Center for Recreation and Sport 12 pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Michael’s College Motamed Field 1 pm

Women’s Tennis vs. Assumption College Adelphi Tennis Courts 1 pm

Women’s Soccer vs. University of New Haven Motamed Field 5pm Coach Russo was hired as Adelphi’s new men’s and women’s tennis coach on July 17, 2019. Photo by Adelphi Athletics Welcome alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends.

Join us for Spirit Weekend 2019. There will be plenty of ways to get involved and have fun during this campus-wide celebration open to the community. Activities will include the Golf Classic, Casino Night, 5K Race and Kids Fun Run, Panther Carnival, the Class of 1969 Reunion activities, the Legends Dinner, and so much more. SAVE THE DATE October 3-6, 2019 adelphi.edu/spirit