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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 6 WWW.SUFFOLKJOURNAL.NET October 28, 2009 Amendment fuels conflict SGA debates over diversity and cultural seats Matt Altieri and Alex Pearlman said LeFort. “We have to start the original to be unfair. Journal Staff to recreate what was there.” “CAS, the dorms, and PAO The amendment that was can run people to represent their An SGA amendment was passed last year calls for nine faction of the campus. If they passed last year that would new senate seats: one from the want to run they can. Instead appoint new Senator-at-Large College of Arts and Sciences of handing seats out, let’s keep seats for several different stu- (CAS), one from the Sawyer it free and fair,” said Hoffman. dent groups across campus. Business School (SBS), one The group of senators who Now, the amendment faces from the New England School back this second amendment tremendous controversy from of Art and Design (NESAD), have fallen under fire for call- a number of Senators, and one commuter student seat, ing the bill “affirmative ac- another proposed amend- one seat that is at the discre- tion” in editorials in the Suffolk ment by SGA Senators Jim tion of the board, and four seats Journal and the Suffolk Voice. Photo by John Gillooly Wilson, Karl Hoffman and to represent diversity clubs. Jessica Ross, President of KyQuan Phong was written What many feel needs to be the Black Student Union (BSU), opposed to the original one. clarified within the amendment as well as several other diversi- The original, passed is the approval process for the ty groups, have openly opposed Modern Theatre amendment, lost since last year, Senator-at-Large positions that them. “It is imperative that this has been reconstructed from has been laid out, as well as what amendment stay in place to the memories of the senators qualifies a student as “diverse” provide more equitable oppor- project topped off who wrote it and SGA Presi- for the cultural seats. Currently, tunities and support services Boston Mayor, Thomas Menino (left), John Nucci, Vice- dent Brain LeFort has been SGA also has three Senator-at- to our members and other his- President of External Affairs (middle) and David Sargent, working with the SGA execu- Large seats, which are voted torically marginalized students Suffolk President (right) speak at a recently held topping- tive board in order to prop- on by the SGA board, as the on campus,” said Ross in an off ceremony for the Modern Theatre resident halls. The erly rewrite it as it was passed. new Senator-at-Large seats email to members of the BSU. halls is located on 525 Washington St. providing 197 “It was one of those things will have to be configured to “Giving four seats to any where something was mis- fit with the three original seats. particular group is unfair, but suite style student rooming and a theater seating 184 placed. There was no foul Senators Jim Wilson, offering the seats to everybody guests. The building is the fourth resident hall facility for play. We have something on Karl Hoffman and KyQuan opens a wider range, which the university and is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Envi- the books that was passed, but Phong have proposed a new would better represent the stu ronmental Design) certified, meaning it is designed to be we lack the actual document,” amendment, as many feel see AMENDMENT page 3 environmentally friendly and green.

the nside Suffolk MBA program Shooting at Mass. General ournal ranked in top ninety-five building leaves one dead Shoshana Akins and yer Business School, Mike Bar- Clay Adamcyzk on forensic and ballistic tests Eleanor Kaufman retti. “They are putting their Journal Staff as well as multiple witness ac- News whole reputation behind this counts, as is procedure for all "News Brief: Suffolk student Journal Staff so it needs to be thorough.” A 37-year-old psychiatric unnatural or unintended death. stabbed in common " pg. 2 Financial Times recently The ranking is compiled patient was shot by an off duty The physician was rushed to ranked the Sawyer Business according to the results from security guard after repeatedly MGH in critical condition, School in the top ninety-five best two sets of surveys: one that stabbing his female physician but was updated as stable lat- Opinion Executive Master Business As- is sent to alumni that gradu- shortly after 2 P.M. Tuesday ter in the evening. Though her "Welfare woes" pg. 6 sociation programs worldwide. ated three years prior and one at a MGH bipolar clinic and name is currently being with- The Financial Times (FT) is that is sent to the university. research center located at 50 held, the Boston Globe, citing a UK-based business newspa- “We’re very excited to be Staniford St., just a block from a relative, identified the vic- per that is known as one of the ranked and also very hap- Suffolk’s Ridgway building. tim as Dr. Astrid Desrosiers. Arts & world’s leading business news py the alumni community The patient, identified as Jay Staniford St. was closed Entertainment organizations. It has published wanted to be involved,” said Carciero, was later pronounced off for almost an hour as doz- its ranking of top Executive Kristin Polito, Director of the dead at Mass. General Hospi- ens of police descended upon "Anal Cunt" pg. 10 MBA programs for the past nine EMBA program. “I’m glad the tal. The off duty security guard the area and news crews gath- years, this being the first year alumni and now the FT have and special officer, fired on -Car ered. During this time, employ- that Suffolk has placed the list. recognized the value of go- ciero after he refused to drop ees and visitors of 50 Staniford “It is a very elaborate ing through our program.” the knife, according to Boston were asked to remain inside Sports process and a serious under- Police Commissioner Edward until it was deemed safe to "Griffin continues to lead by The data from both ques- taking for the FT to do this tionnaires are used to judge F. Davis. He was not identified, exit and re-open the facility. example" pg. 16 ranking,” said Director of Ex- the university’s placement and detectives are currently in- ecutive Education at the Saw- see MBA page 3 vestigating the incident based see photos on page 4 PAGE 2 October 28, 2009 news Professors react to new part-time union BRIEFS Alex Pearlman munications and Journal- Also, the current contract On Wednesday, October 21 around 7:50 p.m., Journal Staff ism Chair, Dr. Bob Rosenthal. doesn’t forbid the school from Suffolk University of- having lecturers teach classes a student walking through the Boston Common Since 1997, a group of Col- ficials involved in the of fifty students for the same was stopped by what the suspect described as lege of Arts and Sciences ad- talks declined to comment amount of pay as for teaching two white Hispanic males. The two men then as- junct faculty have been work- for this article, however. twenty students, a provision saulted the victim with a knife. They got away with ing toward getting a contract Rosenfeld and Professor that other adjunct unions in his cell phone and backpack before fleeing on with the Suffolk University ad- Ken Martin, who is President the area have in their contracts. ministration for a more stable of the union, were joined by The contract, which is a foot. SUPD asks that if anyone has information to employment situation. Now, a number of other adjuncts dense 23-page document in 25 contact them or the BPD. SUPD also recommends over ten years later, their dream from departments such as sections, also specifies a new, using caution when walking during the nighttime has been realized. As the Jour- NESAD, Government and multi-stage grievance policy. hours in the city. They strongly encourage using nal reported in its Oct. 14 issue, English who came together “Whenever someone has the University Police escort services. SUPD can be Suffolk’s adjuncts have formed hoping for pay raises, health a problem, the first thing they their own chapter of the Ameri- coverage, better job security, want to do is call the union reached at (617) 573-8111. can Association of University academic freedom, and a bet- – and that was happening be- POLICE BLOTTER Professors union, the Suffolk ter defined grievance policy. fore the contract,” said Martin. Wednesday, October 21 "But the hard work has just begun, 9:08 p.m. as many involved in the SAF/AAUP Public hope to revisit this contract in a few B.P.D dispatcher called to have one of our of- ficers responded to the monument in the Bos- years, citing specific areas that need ton Common in regards to a stabbing that took work." place earlier. Report filed.

Affiliated Faculty (SAF/AAUP). Now, the negotiations “We had to tell people we’re Thursday, October 22 “Official recognition is have ended, a contract, which powerless without a contract.” 12:39 p.m. something we hadn’t had,” took effect on Sept. 1, has been Now, the policy encour- Public said Professor Robert Rosen- signed and many professors ages an initial, informal dis- feld of the Philosophy De- are excited about the conces- cussion of the problem, then, B.P.D reports individual was robbed of her partment. “[Before the agree- sions guaranteed to them. if it isn’t settled, it gets taken iPhone inside the Boston Common Coffee ment], we depended on "I think what most peo- to the college’s dean, then the House. 515 Washington St. Report filed. very informal communica- ple seem to like is the pay in- provost, then to arbitration. tion [with the University].” creases,” said Rosenfeld. “For “With the contract, Rosenfeld, who began those who get health ben- we can help out more,” Saturday, October 24 teaching at Suffolk in 1991, efits, it’s less to worry about.” said Martin, of the policy. 11:56 a.m. was a part of the negotiat- But the hard work has just Still, one of the most con- 10 Somerset St. ing team that came to the begun, as many involved in the troversial parts of the contract table with the University. SAF/AAUP hope to revisit this is the No Strike/No Lockout Received report of a simple assault at 10 Negotiating for Suffolk contract in a few years, citing section, which some lectur- Somerset Street Residence Hall. Unit 29 were Judy Mindardi, Director specific areas that need work. ers have said, on the condi- took the report. of Human Resources, and Paul “We did not get as much tion of anonymity, they weren’t Lyons of the Foley-Hoag law as we asked for in job se- necessarily pleased with. 12:42 p.m. firm, who is Suffolk’s General curity,” said Rosenfeld. Although some have called Counsel. No Suffolk University Job security is a top issue, as the No Strike/No Lockout part Dispatched administrators were directly some lecturers, as the adjuncts of the contract “restrictive,” Received a call regarding a medical assist of involved in the negotiations, are now called, can get one- many lecturers agree that it a student. Report filed.. although Minardi and Lyons year contracts. Most, however, was necessary to give up rights consulted with a number of ad- will have to wait until after to strikes, picketing, leaflet- ministrators on all decisions, in- they’ve been teaching for more ing and demonstrations as a cluding the University’s Deans. than five years, depending bargaining chip for more im- Monday, October 25 AAUP’s Barbara Gottfried on what they’re teaching and portant aspects of the contract. 11:38 p.m. and Curry College adjunct what department they’re in. In all, as SAF/AAUP grows, 150 Tremont St. union leader Marcy Holbrook Other issues that will most over 400 of the adjunct profes- Report of trash in the elevators at 150 Tremont were also involved in the ne- likely be revisited in the next sors on campus can benefit gotiations as consultants. round of negotiations are low- from the contract’s provisions. St. Unit 39 assigned call. Report filed. "It seems to be a fair con- ering qualifications for lectur- “Given that this is the tract to the [adjunct] faculty ers to get health benefits and first one, it’s a pretty great and the University,” said Com- allowing leaves of absence. contract,” said Rosenfeld. PAGE 3 October 28, 2009 SGA looks to clarify Business school earns high ranking meaning of diversity from MBA page 1 The twenty one-month “It is the real deal,” said from AMENDMENT page 1 and who struggled to make long program is designed for Vigilante. “Not like other in- dent populace,” said Wilson. her points to those opposed. from career progress to mid- to senior-level business stitutions who pay only lip Yesterday evening, a meet- Freshman Martha Alvara- number of faculty publica- students who are looking to service to global intent.” ing was called by SGA to prop- do, Senator for the Class of tions. Added to these figures develop their leadership skills Students have the opportu- erly define the meaning of the 2013 and of Hispanic heritage is also the data collected by the and advance in their careers nity to travel to Europe, Africa, original bill. The meeting was is also opposed to the amend- FT over the past three years. while still working full time. Latin America and Asia and attended by a number of sena- ment. “It’s been a big issue for Out of all the Universi- “Our program gives stu- participate in global seminars tors, SGA members and many me when I hear, ‘all the diver- ties with EMBA programs in dents the confidence to handle as well as cultural activities to representatives of various di- sity’ and ‘all the minorities’ ref- New England, such as Bos- anything,” said Polito. “They challenge and broaden their versity groups, as well as recent erenced as one group. I don’t ton University and North- can test their leadership, see how knowledge in a foreign setting. graduates Megan Costello and feel that this does justice to the eastern, Suffolk was the only adaptable they are, and learn While in the EMBA pro- Anthony Gesualdi, who co-au- minorities on this campus.” university to make the list. how to fail. It’s very rigorous.” gram, Bradshaw was working thored the amendment last year. Graduate student Charnell “This really suggests that Most universities have in the beer industry. He and Vice President Nick DiZo- Covert also spoke out to sup- we are his cohort glio served as Chair of the port the amendment and said t h e traveled to meeting and called on people that the point of the amendment preem- G e r m a n y who wished to speak in ei- and the meeting should be to in- i n e n t “I’m glad that Suffolk is finally and visited ther support of or against the struct diversity and to reach out school getting the recognition it deserves.” the Paulan- original amendment, which to underrepresented groups. in New er Brewery DiZoglio confirmed had been Gesualdi, who only came E n g - in Munich passed, and was already a into the meeting an hour and a land,” w h e r e part of the SGA constitution. half after it started, put the is- said Associate Dean/Dean one to two residencies in their they did an extensive beer test- Essentially split down the sue to rest quickly, however, by of Academic Affairs, Mor- program, while Suffolk re- ing. This real-world scenario middle, the group quickly be- demonstrating that of the twelve ris McInnes. “I’m glad that quires four residencies: one forced him to communicate came heated and revolved voting members of SGA that Suffolk is finally getting the management retreat, one his business knowledge to around the issue of defin- were present , none were neces- recognition it deserves.” leadership and team build- some of the highest-ranking ing what exactly the four di- sarily diverse, as defined by the Alumni of the Sawyer ing retreat, one Washington experts in the beer industry. versity seats were meant for amendment and the seats it al- Business School program policy-based seminar, and “I truly learned how to and what clubs on campus lots to certain campus groups. are also proud of the or- one global EMBA seminar. negotiate in a way where ev- could benefit from having “The point is simply that ganization’s achievement. Those who have fin- eryone can win,” he said. representation, in the form people are underrepresent- “It is a world class educa- ished their EMBA at Suf- “And that is one of life’s great- of the senate seats, in SGA. ed on SGA,” Gesualdi said. tion… and it has done me jus- folk consider their experi- est lessons,” said Bradshaw. “The 18 clubs that will “The intention of the amend- tice,” said Robert Bradshaw, ence outside of the classroom Suffolk’s integrated ap- benefit from [this amendment] ment is to increase repre- a 2005 graduate and the Chief to be of their most valuable. proach is on top in alumni’s are those based around race, sentation of the underrepre- Operating Officer at Cape According to Alumni opinion when it comes to pre- gender, sexuality, religion and sented groups on campus.” Classics, one of America’s student John Vigilante, his paring students for competitive disability on campus,” said It remains to be seen if the top South African wine im- coursework abroad was cru- global business careers and now Ross, who spoke out a num- meeting accomplished anything porters. “I am proud to see cial in his education to become the University has the awards ber of times in favor of keep- in regards to implementing Suffolk where it belongs.” globally business-minded. and credentials to back that up. ing the amendment as it is the amendment more quickly. Suffolk goes green on Sustainability Day Derek Anderson and Marissa Holt a graphic design student. lease Methane. This greenhouse include the fact that the aver- duces the payments and en- Journal Staff From project to a campus- gas possesses the power to trap age American uses between 140 ergy spent on transportation. wide cause, the “Mug Club” heat up to 25 times more than and 170 gallons of water a day The Suffolk Recyclers Suffolk University is at- spread when Special Projects carbon dioxide. Every year 400 and that students can help low- played a big part in Sustain- tempting to go green and on Coordinator for Campus Sus- million cups are thrown into er tuition rates by conserving ability Day, but that’s not all Wednesday worked alongside tainability, Erica Mattison, the trash. However, a single energy in their dorm rooms. they’ve done. The group has student creators of the “Mug found out about the idea. The travel mug can be used about In 2009, Suffolk became a worked on many projects over Club” and the Suffolk Recy- Suffolk Recyclers organiza- 3,000 times. With Suffolk’s partner of Energy Star which the past like promoting lo- clers organization to promote tion, a group set on reducing “Mug Club”, students may re- is piloted by the Environmen- cal produce, having a forum Campus Sustainability Day. waste and increasing recycling, ceive a fifteen cent discount on tal Protection Agency. The uni- on water explaining how too The day of environmental helped set up and run four tables drinks when bringing a travel versity also installed dual-flush much asphalt can cause flood- awareness is celebrated nation- around campus, each in one of mug to an on-campus café. toilets, low-flow showerheads, ing and droughts, and work- wide by any supporting col- the main buildings of Suffolk. “This can add up to and low-flow faucet aerators. ing to make the Suffolk build- leges or universities wishing to The activities branching forty dollars in savings Volunteers at the informa- ings more energy efficient. get involved, including Suffolk. from the “Mug Club” were nu- a year,” said Mattison. tion table on the fourth floor of “For today it’s all about Two students, Susanna merous. At each table free cof- Trivia was also offered as the Suffolk Law School build- spreading awareness,” said Chan and Shi-Min Chin, creat- fee was given to people who an activity for each table setup. ing demonstrated how a Nano- Matthew Wagner, a manage- ed an idea to promote bringing stopped by with travel mugs. The questions offered environ- decopier device is used. This ment major at Suffolk who personal coffee mugs to school, Working with the school book- mental facts that help partici- machine is used as an alterna- works with the Suffolk Recy- dubbing it the “Mug Club," store, tables were supplied pants learn about what they can tive to paper shredders and is clers. “It’s not something you which started off as a class proj- with travel mugs and other eco- do to conserve energy and re- produced by JMD Manufactur- think of everyday. There are oth- ect for Ethics and Sustainability friendly merchandise to sell at cycle. If participants answered ing Inc. Paper is placed inside of er options. There’s a stigma for in Graphic Design instructed a ten percent discount. Each three questions correctly, they the device which houses a non- being environmentally aware. by Professor Yvette Perullo. table pushed bringing or buy- received a compact fluorescent toxic solution. With a blender People don’t think of that, they “The idea of today was to ing a travel mug, not only to re- light bulb or a piece of chocolate effect, the paper is made into just see it as a sacrifice. Some- promote bringing coffee mugs duce waste, but to save money. that benefits the rainforest and pulp. The pulp is picked up thing charitable. It’s really eco- and let people know that pa- When disposed of, paper cups endangered species. Informa- by a local company out of nomically viable for everyone.” per cups are waste,” said Chin, eventually decompose and re- tion learned by these questions Framingham, Mass, which re- PAGE 4 October 28, 2009 Suffolk Diwali night Students discuss alcohol celebrates Indian culture Kelly Harvell host shouldn’t drink too much. “I do think that those sta- The Supers covered school, tistics are incredibly high. We Ryan Boyle Rangoli activity. Rangoli is a Journal Staff city, and state policies. They are in college, so drinking is form of sand painting that is Journal Staff The Health and Wellness advise students to always co- kind of inevitable. I under- usually done in entranceways Peer Educators (Supers) spoke operate with officers, namely stand that after college you On the evening of Friday depicting large floral or nature to students last Wednesday, not ignoring them or arguing have to buckle down, but now Oct. 25, the Suffolk community based themes. Groups were educating them on alcohol with them because the best is are prime time to have fun,” celebrated Diwali Night 2009 in established around tables and safety and ways students can place to ever argue is in court. said David Hincapie, 2011. the Sawyer Lounge. Sponsored were tasked with creating dif- have fun and be responsible at Besides tips and policies, A question raised at the by the Center for International ferent designs out of dry rice gatherings at their apartments. the speakers educated stu- meeting was if an average Education and the Suffolk In- that was dyed different colors. “The main point we want dents by giving them basic in- of six percent of college stu- dian student community, the At the end of the activity, the to get across is safety. Students formation. This information dents are diagnosed with event featured Rangoli design- best designs were showcased don’t realize that when they included knowing B.A.C. lev- alcohol dependence, then ing, a Punja pair, and was con- to the rest of the participants throw a party, they are taking els, understanding what binge why is Suffolk considerably cluded by some authentic In- and a prize was awarded to the on specific responsibilities and drinking is, and knowing the lower than the national stat? dian cuisine. Diwali night has group with the best creativity. potential liabilities,” student signs of alcohol poisoning. “The situation in which a been a tradition at Suffolk Uni- After the Rangoli design- speaker, Alexa Discepolo, 2012. In the lecture, statistics were person drinks is more impor- versity for the past seven years. ing, Aditya Gupta, a Suf- The lecture opened with used in order to give a reality tant when factoring whether “Around 75 to 100 students, folk student, led the group recent reports of students check to Suffolk students. Stu- or not they are considered al- faculty, alumni, and friends in the Puja prayer. The Puja from St. Louis University, dents believed that 44.9 percent coholics. If a student becomes participate in the event each is a prayer where a small Wentworth College, Penn. of students used alcohol daily, dependent on alcohol, for ex- year,” said director Scott Reedy. offering is giving to a de- State, and Boston University when in fact, only 1.3 percent ample says ‘I can’t focus, I need Diwali is the Indian Festi- ity in return for their blessing. all reportedly died from fatal of students reported daily use. a drink’ or ‘I got in a fight with val of Lights, celebrating the tri- Following the Puja, authen- falls involving alcohol abuse. A statistic from colleg- my parents, I need a drink’ then umph of good over evil and is tic Indian cuisine was served. “There have recently been edrinkingprevention.gov they could be dealing with al- traditionally celebrated during In response to the variety of multiple deaths, one which sparked debate by stating that, coholism,” said health educa- late October and early Novem- food, Gokhan Usla, Class of includes a student at Boston “thirty-one percent of col- tor Liz Drexler-Hines. “Focus- ber, depending on the lunar 2009, said, “It’s a really nice University, that were alcohol lege students met criteria for ing on the statistics, that is a calendar. During the festival event to get people together related. We just want to in- a diagnosis of alcohol abuse sticky situation. Every website small lamps are lit to signify for good food, fun, and learn- form students on how they and six percent for a diag- designs their survey differ- good over evil within an indi- ing about different cultures.” can prevent accidents that can nosis of alcohol dependence ently. That six percent could vidual. Milk-based sweets are In response to the large be avoidable,” said Junior, in the past twelve months.” represent students who binge also prepared and given as gifts turnout of students, Professor Greg Zolotas, student speaker. “Those national statis- drink 3 or more times a week, to close friends and relatives. In Gopinatah of the Sawyer Busi- The speakers went on to ex- tics seem kind of high,” said not students who drink daily.” addition to these events, busi- ness School said, “I’m very plain how students can throw Efe Osifo, a Junior who at- “Although a lot of this in- nesses start a new set of finan- happy its being well attended parties, but make sure to do it tended the lecture. “Yeah, formation has been presented cial books to bring luck for the and the students are taking the in a safe way. The tips included students tend to drink more before, I feel more aware and next business year. At night, initiative to organize events having food (try to avoid salty on the weekends, but that is ready about attending and host- large amounts of firecrackers like this. The organizers also chips and pretzel), serving a just it. I think it is more im- ing parties in the future,” said are also set off in celebration. made an effort to involve stu- non-alcoholic beverage, and portant to focus on the situa- freshman Francesca Famosi. For the Diwali celebration dents of different culture back- serving beer instead of hard tion in which student’s drink, at Suffolk, students, faculty, grounds to participate in the liquor. They also said that the not how much they drink.” and alumni started off with a event which adds its success.” Dean's Reception 2009 Shooting at building near campus

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Members of the CJN Department with their families at the Dean's Police officers outside 50 Staniford St. where a shooting and a stabbing Reception at the Museum of Fine Arts occurred. October 28, 2009 News Commentary: world University politics in Lebanon on national stage Phillip Smyth Prior to Lebanon’s casting this, campus elections are still BRIEFS off of the Syrians, large num- held and political groups are Journal Contributor bers of pro-independence/anti- unofficially active. The ban has Asia Henry Kissinger famously Syrian students spearheaded not put a damper on campus quipped that, “university poli- protests. At that time, student activism. “Even though our ac- tics are vicious precisely be- elections were some of the few tivity is kind of limited, people BEIJING, China — The government is currently trying to cause the stakes are so small.” free-democratic outlets that are not stupid,” remarked Jef- rescue 25 crew members of a Chinese cargo ship, the De Xin Often showing up to school were not as overtly controlled fery Srour, an L.S.F. member Hai, which was hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of So- dressed in suits and ties, Suf- by the regime. Student actions and former LAU student coun- malia on Monday. The pirates took control of the ship and folk University’s student lead- were frequently met with in- cil member. “Everyone knows threatened to kill off crew members if rescue attempts were ership, in the words of Student creasing force by pro-Syrian who we are and what we rep- made. "We will continue to follow developments closely and Government Association (SGA) elements and political groups resent. We just happen to talk make all-out efforts to rescue the hijacked ship and personnel," Member-at-Large, Gaetano Za- in the government. Accord- about politics with many peo- said a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry, according to Al gami, “believe that what they ing to Amnesty International, ple,” Srour said with a smile. Jazeera "At the same time, the foreign ministry has also sent are doing is serious business." during the Syrian occupation, Often, the national political out a special warning to alert Chinese vessels and personnel not Suffolk University’s student hundreds of students were situation effects both students, to go close to relevant sea areas, to avoid unforeseen circum- government office and its envi- held incommunicado, tortured teachers and university admin- stances." This is the sixth ship currently under Somali pirate rons are often a place of fierce and abused. The student pro- istrations. Vice President of the control. Somali pirates made $30 million hijacking ships in 2008. political debate. Campus’s me- tests eventually helped cul- LAU Student Council, Hany dia organs are the territory of minate into the wider 2005 Rizk, explained that the tense many a hatchet-piece or policy Cedar Revolution which situation had much to do with, article. Many in the SGA and cast off Syrian dominance. “the whole country is politi- o t h e r cized, Middle East politi- i t c a l makes circles "Lebanese student politics can be a it very TEHRAN, Iran – This week Iran will accept the UN’s In- h a v e h a r d ternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) deal in which en- e v e n serious, if not deadly business..." to get riched uranium will be given to France and Russia for fuel. held or a n y - According to the BBC, “On Monday, Foreign Minister Ma- h o l d t h i n g nouchehr Mottaki said Iran was considering whether to send jobs at done.” some of its uranium stock to other countries.” The nuclear the Massachusetts State House. Even after the Syrian pull- Unlike the United States, where power plant, called the Fordo plant, was kept secret until dis- While some students may con- out, Lebanese Campuses are politics and academia regularly covered by Western intelligence agencies. Also according to sider the polemics and machi- often nexuses for violent con- collide, political affiliations in the BBC, “Iran says its nuclear programme is for purely peace- nations found in university flicts. In 2007 pro and anti- Lebanon can spell disaster for ful purposes, but the revelation of the existence of the new politics trivial or even ridicu- government students clashed a student. Thomas Khairallah, plant increased fears in the West about Tehran’s intentions.” lous, halfway across the globe at Beirut Arab University. The a member of the L.S.F., said in Lebanon, university politics fighting left one student dead. that politics were so influential are of critical importance to In 2005, at Lebanese American in the school administration the development and mainte- University (LAU), students that, “many of the guys lost nance of democratic culture. supporting the Shia Muslim their financial aid because they Lebanese student politics Hizballah and primarily Chris- worked with L.S.F. … Some Europe can be a serious, if not deadly tian Free Patriotic Movement friends lost their part-time jobs business. The country is still (both groups in the pro-Syrian in LAU because they're L.S.F.” Paris, France – The Church of Scientology’s Churchs living through the after effects March 8th Alliance, represent- Regardless of the condi- Celebrity Centre and Bookshop have been fined 600,000 of thirty years of Syrian oc- ed at LAU under the moniker tions, fighting and threat to Euros. Four other leading members of the group have been cupation and a further politi- of LAU Social) fought students their academic wellbeing, fined as well, including Alain Rosenberg, who received a cal polarization in the country. belonging to the Christian Leba- students involved in the po- two-year suspended jail sentence and was fined 30,000 Eu- This is further heightened by nese Forces (in the pro-Western litical field take their tasks se- ros, according to the BBC. The fines were brought fourth af- the sectarian nature of politics. March 14th Coalition, repre- riously. Student Charbel Bou ter two women claimed respectively that one had been sold The elections frequently mirror sented in the university under Maroun, commented that expensive vitamins and life-improvement courses and the what is happening on a nation- the Lebanese Student Front “students constitute a ‘revo- second was fired after refusing to undergo Scientology test- al stage. Student elections are [L.S.F.] grouping). According to lutionary’ portion of society, ings when asked by her Scientologist employer. According regularly monitored by major some students, thirty members we are always moving.” This to the BBC, Tommy Davis, a spokesperson for Church of political parties, newspapers of Hizballah were sent to the may be true for student politics Scientology International, said that the French government and often have national sig- hospital, with an unknown lev- in both the U.S. and Lebanon. had acted “in total violation of the European Convention nificance in the small country. el of L.S.F. supporters injured. Nevertheless, while Suffolk’s on Human Rights and French constitutional guarantees on Also, national political groups Due to the potential for vi- students often dodge the oc- freedom. The fines will get thrown out on appeal. We’ve had regularly see universities as olence, schools like LAU have casional pen thrown their way, similar cases before and in other countries. If it has to go to breeding grounds for future banned any political activism their compatriots in Lebanon the court of human rights we’re confident we will win there.” activists and political leaders. on their campuses. Despite are often evading the bullets. PAGE 6 October 28, 2009 Staff Editorial Welfare Woes Labor unions were origi- more clearly. But at what cost? the University would do any- nally created to protect employ- Part of the contract between thing to warrant a teacher Charity shouldn't be ees and to promote safer work- SAF/AAUP and the university strike or that the professors places. Suffolk University’s is a section that bans strikes, at this university would ever mandated by the adjuncts, or lecturers, as they leafleting, and picketing. What resort to striking when there are now called, have formed tool is the union going to use are always less dramatic op- government the Suffolk Affiliated Faculty in order to get what they want? tions, it the concept of giving Nicole Espinosa as little control from the gov- (SAF). This new union is a What negotiation tactic can be up the option that is alarming. ernment as possible. I do not chapter of the American Asso- used when the right to speak In this country, peaceful Journal Contributor need to be forced into charity. ciation of University Professors freely and to protest peacefully protest is a human, inalien- According to the Bureau of Today it seems like so many (AAUP). It is no doubt that a is inhibited by a contract? The able right. And even if the time Labor Statistics, Massachusetts articles, books, and blogs are huge accomplishment has been right to protest is a constitution- should come that the admin- has an unemployment rate of focused on the “selfishness of achieved. A contract has final- al right, however, individuals istration doesn't want to head 9.1 percent this year and the capitalism,” when capitalism is ly been signed and validated, are often afraid to speak up in back to the negotiating table to Office of Health and Human the foundation of our country. however, SAF/AAUP lacks a fear of consequences that may give adjunct faculty the pay and Services has recorded 350,000- We are now required to contrib- component that many often as- follow, such as losing their jobs. health benefits that they ask for plus households using food ute our hard-earned money to sociate with unions: strikes. Unions have helped many find and deserve, why shouldn't they stamps. From the current tax those who will not contribute There are many benefits lec- their voice and the strength to be allowed to hand out leaflets? rates, it can be concluded that their hard work to our country. turers have recieved from the speak up and be heard. After Anyone should be able about 6 percent of all income While nearly 40 percent of contract's existence. Previous three years of negotiating and to voice their mind and their in the US goes towards welfare. welfare users are immigrants, to it was instated, only a hand- twelve years of discussion, the opinions without fear of retri- To be more specific, the it must change how people book printed by Suffolk served lecturers shouldn’t have settled. bution. And should the time parts of your paycheck that of other countries view the as a guide to rules and regula- It’s pretty obvious that the ever come that the faculty of go to welfare come from Med- United States. Has our country tions for lecturers. Due to the economy is in a horrible state and Suffolk University are being icaid, which provides health- become one of charity rather formation of SAF/AAUP and times are tough, but no amount treated unfairly and all other care for the needy and is not than labor? American hand- the contract in association with of money is worth giving up the options have been exhausted, the same as Medicare, which outs rather than an Ameri- it, salaries have been increased, right to protest and be heard. they should be allowed to do will be returned to you when can dream? It seems working medical and dental insurance Although we realize that what unions do best: strike. you retire. Any federal or state hard may not be the outward has been improved, and griev- it's improbable a strike would taxes, while they do contrib- view of our country anymore. ance policies have been defined ever take place at Suffolk, that ute to more than just welfare, What makes the conserva- have their part in it as well. tive right so angry about these In 1994 Jeff Jacoby wrote nationally required donations is for the Boston Globe on wel- that it seems people are taking fare saying, “That isn’t charity, advantage of the sheer respect it is some- of human- thing closer ity that to theft. The "Far too many people Americans welfare state strive for, robs work- have abused this, a and have ing men and privilege of our pride in. w o r k i n g While so women not country" many other only of their c o u n t r i e s e a r n i n g s , do not have but of some- the mental- thing more precious -- the free- ity to lend a helping hand to dom to decide for themselves a neighbor, we do. We want how they will fulfill their moral everyone to have the opportu- obligation to help the poor.” nity to work hard and succeed. This statement is becom- Whether people take this op- ing more and more relevant portunity is their own decision. today to the workingman as Far too many people have the number of people on wel- abused this, a privilege of our fare increases every year. There country, in a way that most is nothing wrong with help- working class Americans dis- ing the willing to get back on approve of. It is frustrating their feet, but one thing should to know that while you work still be clear: what we work hard everyday, keep a strict for belongs to us- we earned budget, and live an honest life, it, and along with that, the millions of people are living right to do with it as we please. comfortably, free of charge. As someone who is very It has become increasingly blessed to have a job and a difficult to have any sympathy home, I definitely agree with for the majority of people living Jacoby that there is a moral on government funds. Ameri- responsibility to help those cans are working too hard and in need, but I prefer to per- making too little to be giving form all my endeavors with their earnings to freeloaders. PAGE 7 October 28, 2009 Republicans go against anti-rape legislation Senators in favor of rape, GOP divide grows wider Matt McQuaid are going to shut up and take is tied to special interest,” and declaration on the floor of the the Republican party. For ex- Journal Staff it whether they like it or not. you’re right. With the feminist House during the Lewinsky ample, what about date-rape? Speaking of interests, we movement kicking into high scandal: “I’m not against infi- How does the GOP reconcile For those of you who don’t can’t discount the powerful in- gear in the late 60s and early delity, I’m against consensual its love of rape with its hatred watch The Daily Show, 30 Repub- fluence of the rape lobby. Pro- 70s, it’s only natural that Middle infidelity.” Anyone that looks for illegal drugs? Also, what lican senators recently came un- rape interest groups such as Cit- America (the good America) at the Conservative literary can- about gang-rape? Could GOP der fire for voting against the so- izens Who Could’ve Sworn She responds in a backlash to these non can see a clear pro-rape senators who support gang- called “Franken Amendment” Was Awake, the No Means Yes so-called hippie “anti-rape” manifesto. Ayn Rand’s Atlas rape measures appear soft on authored by Junior Senator Al Coalition, Professional Athletes ideologues. I mean, do we re- Raped inspired a movement, as crime? Bro-rape is also a grow- Franken (D-MN), which would Against Frivolous did Barry Goldwa- ing trend, but if senate Republi- bar the Pentagon from hiring Lawsuits, and the ter’s The Conscience cans come out in favor of it, do government contractors who Roman Polanski of a Conservative they risk alienating their future prevent employees from taking Foundation have "Congress has no right to (Rapist) and Wil- base? These issues are surely rape claims to court. The debate worked hard to regulate what goes on in liam F. Buckley’s going to present some obsta- around this so-called “rape” make sure their ground-breaking cles to an already-fragile party. trend has been contentious for voices are heard the bedroom while they’re magazine, Nation- Finally, I have to mention sure, with condemnations com- in Washington. al Review (of Why this: a new website called re- ing from both sides of the aisle. They’re not going working for Halliburton." Rape is Awesome). publicansforrape.orghas been But has anyone really taken a to let some little Then again, put up as a response to the Fran- look at the broader political im- bitch like Al Fran- things were simpler ken Amendment. This website, plications inside the beltway? ken stop them in those days. In the although new, could signal the First, off, you have to con- from doing what they do. Just ally need even more frivolous old days, conservatism was a beginning of something big: a sider where these Senators look: According to opensecrets. government intervention? Any united movement, with a com- growing grassroots pro-rape come from: Kentucky. Alabama. com, Senate Minority Leader traditional conservative that mon enemy (homosexual com- movement. With the Tea-bag- Georgia. South Carolina. Mis- Mitch McConnell received over supports limiting government munists without guns). Nowa- gers, the Birthers, and the nuts sissippi. You’re probably saying $600,000 in his victory over interference in the daily lives days, the GOP is more fractured. at town hall meetings, all the you yourself right now, “Wow, Democrat Bruce Lunsford in of citizens knows that Congress Evangelicals don’t like the so- GOP needs is a rape movement why didn’t I see this sooner? campaign donations from Pro- has no right to regulate what called log-cabin Republicans, to tie together the foundation Everyone knows that the south Rape interest groups (FULL goes on in the bedroom while the Libertarians have issues of the 21st century Republican is the HEART of America’s rape DISCLOSURE: he didn’t really). they’re working for Halliburton. with Neo-Conservatives, and party. Watch for more of these industry. These Senators are just Now you’re probably say- It’s for these reasons Re- Anne Coulter’s followers have developments on the Fox News doing what any responsible pol- ing, “okay, but surely there has publicans have historically problems with Michael Steele. Channel, because hey, they’ve itician does: protecting the busi- to be an ideological reason why supported a woman’s right not This renewed debate over been raping responsible jour- ness interests of their constitu- they voted against the amend- to choose. Few of us will ever rape is sure to highlight some nalism for more than a decade. encies. And these constituencies ment, not everything in politics forget Newt Gingrich’s famous of the growing divisions within PAGE 8 October 28, 2009 Faye family shares Senegalese culture Combining history and storytelling through the rhythm of drums

Shoshana Akins Journal Staff If you heard a chorus of rhythmic beats in the Saw- yer Building last Thursday, no, it wasn’t hoards of frus- trated students pounding their heads against the walls trying to relieve their mid- term stress. It was the strong drum rhythms of three power- ful young Senegalese sharing their art, tradition, and cul- ture in the lecture demonstra- tion of "Dancing the Drum." The Faye Family of Sen- egal, composed of Aziz Faye, Nogaye Ngom, Oumy MBoup, Moustapha Faye, and Malick Ngom, are here at Suffolk Uni- versity as part of the Distin- guished Visiting Scholars pro- gram. They have participated in many lectures and events in the past few years along with the recent events that have been going on around campus. For this lecture, the Faye Family made a presentation about the géwël tradition of Senegal, first by communicat- ing through the direct and com- pelling example of performing on their drums and then af- terwards by explaining all the strong emotions, movements, and messages that had just been imparted on the audience. “We live this. Every- where we are, everything we do,” intently explained Aziz Photo by Nicole Rozette Faye, one of the Senegalese performers. “This is life.” Left to right: Aziz and Mustafa Faye and Malik NGom show culture and history through music The géwël tradition is meant to preserve the past are very important to Dakar knee bend, and leg swing is and communication is not only served for those who are and the present, keeping them and to all of Senegal as well.” conveying a message through an integral part of sabar’s defi- géwëls or even to the country constantly intertwined and The dance and music of the movement. Every tap, beat, nition but also in Senegal’s cul- of Senegal. This tradition is to prevalent in current Senegalese ture as a whole. be spread, appreciated, and Culture. The people who are “Each drum learned by all who want to. designated as géwëls are the has its own name, “Anyone can become a good vessels of this knowledge, mak- purpose, and drummer or a good dancer. ing sure the information is wide- "We live this. sound,” said Aziz That’s why we are here, to ex- ly spread and accurately kept, Faye while cra- change culture,” said Aziz Faye. according to past requirements Everywhere we are, dling one of the This lecture was brought and current advancements. smaller drums to Suffolk by The CAS Dean’s “They are anthropolo- like it was a hu- Office, the Black Studies Pro- gists, genealogists, musi- everything we do. This man child. “We gram, and the Collection of cians, dancers, scientists, you connect to these African American Literature name it,” emphasized Prof. is life." and keep tempo in association with the Cel- Robert Bellinger, a teacher at with the type of ebrate the Culture of Sen- Suffolk and a spearhead for géwël tradition, known as sa- and shake of the drums has a rhythm and feeling.” egal series going on between bringing the Senegalese cul- bar, is very intricate and multi- meaning as well. This empha- But as the Faye’s stressed, October and November. ture to the University. “They layered. Every hand flick, sis on non-verbal connection this tradition is not just re- PAGE 9 October 28, 2009 Hilarious satire meets fairy tail Marissa Holt Journal Staff

Holding true to the com- media dell’arte form of theatre, an adaptation of The Green Bird was presented by the Suffolk University Theatre Depart- ment. Directed by Wes Savick and running close to two hours, this production was free and had smiles glued on the faces of audience members well af- ter the performance ended. When interviewed at the dress rehearsal for the show, Ryan Began, the Assistant Direc- tor, summed it up perfectly. “It’s going to be really funny. There’s constant zing- ers, hits and slaps taken.” For those who saw the show, “really funny” may seem like an understatement. The Green Bird is an 18th century comedy written by Carlo Gozzi. However, the form of the play that was showcased is an adap- tation made by Conrad Bishop Photo courtesy of Suffolk's Theatre Department and Elizabeth Fuller. The script was also cut and edited even Left to Right: Laura Liberge, Ryan Baker, Kacie Kirkpatrick, Ryan Began, Kim Smith, Bethany Kolenda, Michael more by those producing the Dewar, Ryan Gonor & Alex Kardon play to make it more modern. mor presented on subjects that characters and a cou- The Green Bird is not only embody humanity’s vices and ple were asymmetric a comical fairy tale but also a the philosophical debates em- and hideous. The act- satirical look on society. A set bedded in a show so funny it ing was believable of twins named Barbarina and makes your face hurt. The main and the production Renzo learn that their parents philosophical debate put forth was double-cast too. are not their biological parents; is the question of egoism and This gives as much they were in fact pulled out of self-interest. And rather than of an opportunity as a river and raised by a couple answer questions, this produc- possible for students who sell sausages. When they tion fuels them, not in a bor- to get involved and are kicked out onto the streets ing or stuffy manner, but in a become part of the by their father, the duo em- delightfully refreshing way. show. The set of cast bark on a quest for wisdom Pop culture references members that were and eventually learn their true were also strewn about the not acting played in- identities both literally and show. "John and Kate Plus struments such as metaphorically. Imprisoned Eight" were mentioned along bongos and lent vo- by her evil mother-in-law, the with Lady Gaga and Donald calized sound effects. Queen (also the twins mother), Trump. Britney Spears was also True to the commedia has been doomed to live under incorporated into the show. A dell’arte theme, many the palace’s “throne room.” She poster of Britney served as a of the scenes were im- only survives because she is fed statue that Renzo falls in love provised with random by the green bird. Throughout with and eventually the stat- dance parties on stage. the play, various concepts of ue comes to life as Pompea. Despite the cli- selfishness, parenting, literacy, The role of Pompea was not chés, The Green Bird knowledge, relationships and played by a female, but by a production broke love are explored. Ultimately, it man who definitely knew how through many bound- is love that restores the Queen, to move his hips. It is a mys- aries that separate it the Green Bird, and many of tery who exactly played this from other comedic the other characters. All of the role; the pamphlet lists the cast plays. It provided a characters, for the most part, and next to Pompea it simply clever and enjoyable are matched up with one an- says “Special Guest.” This take on the many vic- other and the play ends with “Special Guest,” whoever he es and virtues of hu- a happily-ever-after feel to it. was, certainly stole the show. man behavior. Those While watching the plot The set and costumes were that attended were unfold, it is apparent that the simple, but fit the traditional left laughing, but also Photo courtesy of Suffolk's Theatre Department play is going to end on a posi- attributes of a true commedia with the question of tive note. What keeps audience dell‘arte theatre production. why people do ex- Left to Right: Adam Santaniello, Keagan McCarthy, Brittany Daley members interested is the hu- Masks were worn by select actly what they do. PAGE 10 October 28, 2009 staff Abolition in black & white Alexander Sessa to Beacon Hill. Immediately af- SOUNDS Journal Staff ter the speech, the play opened with eight African American It is well known that Boston actors walking onto the stage, was home to abolitionism for humming a light chant. The one hundred years before slav- actors were not dressed in ery was abolished in the United costumes, nor did they physi- States. Those sentiments were cally act out the scenes, but returned to the city Friday their words struck a chord in night when The Underground the audience. As they read Railway Theater presented a aloud passages from the play, reading from a new play at the narrator forced the audi- the C. Walsh Theater at Suffolk ence to use their imaginations. University. The play is an ad- Young Harriet, played by aptation by Lydia R. Diamond Kami Smith, is a fifteen-year- of Harriet Jacobs’ 1861 autobi- old slave who is outspoken, te- Frank Zappa and the Mothers ography, Incidents in the Life of a nacious, and has a mind of her of Invention Slave Girl. Kenneth Greenberg, own. She is particularly close "We're Only in it for the Mon- a historian from Suffolk Uni- to her grandmother, who is ey" versity College of Arts and Sci- played by Monica Ellis. Smith Can you believe Frank Zappa ences began the reading with a is a free woman, who runs a was actually against doing brief introduction. Greenberg store in the “Deep South.” Har- drugs? So psychedelic and began by asking for a show riet is warned about sex and weird yet so freaking perfect. " of hands of how many audi- violence that is forced upon Hi, Boys and Girls, I'm Jimmy ence members were historians. slave girls by their masters. Carl Black and I'm the Indian of While a number of historians In spite of Smith’s warnings, the group! from colleges across Boston young Harriet falls victim to -Clay Adamczyk were present, the roll-call indi- her master and becomes preg- cated that most of the audience nant. She decides to run away members were people sim- for the well-being of her child Photographer unknown ply fascinated by the subject. and lived in a narrow crawl- Mr. Greenberg explained space attic for seven years. Harriet Jacobs 1894 that Boston and Cambridge While the passages moved the life of chattel is indescrib- of their masters, leaving them were the heart of abolitionism the audience, it proved impos- able,” which described how no option but to endure the in the United States prior to the sible to truly depict the hard- completely hopeless Harriet’s abuse. The performance was Civil War. “You’re sitting just a ships these people endured. life must have seemed. There presented to an audience of few feet away from the center Perhaps the most memorable were no laws to protect these diverse backgrounds, showing stage,” he remarked, referring line of the play was, “living young women from the abuse that Harriet’s story is universal.

Gogol Bordello "Super Taranta!" An Album of in instruments and sounds mixed to a chaotic perfection. -Derek Anderson AnalAlexander Sessa CD’s- you’re gay, you’re gay/ CuntIn 2004, Putnam went into While most bands playing Journal Staff You own all our 7”s- you’re a coma from usage of alcohol, at The Middle East are appro- gay, you’re gay/ You bought crack, heroin, and over-dos- priate, this popular nightclub One of their most recent all our t-shirts- you’re gay, ing on sleeping pills. While does not easily shy away from (and most offensive) perfor- you’re gay/ You go to all our it was believed he would die controversy. In 1999, short- mances at the Middle East shows- you’re gay, you’re gay.” or likely suffer brain damage, ly after the Columbine High Nightclub took place this past While the band began he survived and continues to School massacre, the Cam- Sunday evening when Anal simply as a noiscore genre, perform with the band to this bridge Police Department in- Cunt fascinated an interest- they quickly began to add ele- day. Shortly after his recovery, sisted the club cancel a booked ing group of spectators. Anal ments of hardcore and grind- the band released a new song, performance by Church of the Cunt formed on March 1, 1988 core into their music. In 1993, “You’re in a Coma.” Further- SubGenius, a parody religion in West Newton, Massachu- the band’s popularity reached more, the band continues to band that satires popular cul- setts. Their content is gener- new heights after being spon- stir controversy with songs ture. Mistakenly, the CPD as- ally known for its offensive sored by Earache Records. like “You Were Pregnant So I sumed the band was affiliated Various Artists themes like homophobia, rac- Bandleader and vocalist, Seth Kicked You In The Stomach,” with the Trenchcoat Mafia, "Twilight Saga: New Moon ism, and rape. The band is Putnam, managed to make ne- “Women: Nature’s Punching which refers to Eric David Har- OST" best known for its memora- gotiations thereafter to ensure Bag,” and their album, I Like it ris and Dylan Klebold. Both The fact that I will never watch ble songs like “I Just Set Your the band’s success. They soon When You Die (Earache, 1997). were responsible for the Col- this movie has nothing to do Baby on Fire” and “Everyone released their first album, Ev- They have also released songs umbine High School massacre with how great each song is on in Allston Should Die.” In one eryone Should be Killed (Earache praising Hitler and the Holo- before committing suicide. The this collection. of the songs, “All our Fans are 1994), with songs like “Spin caust with songs like “Body club refused to cancel the per- Grizzly Bear + Beach House = Gay,” the lyrics continually Cycle,” “I’m Wicked Under By Auschwitz,” “I went back formance, stating the band was best song of 2009. call the audience members ho- ground,” “Iron Funeral,” “Cha- in time and voted for Hit- in no way a connected to or -Ethan Long mosexuals: “You own all our pel of Gristle,” and “Alcoholic.” ler,” and “Ha Ha Holocaust.” the inspiration for the killings. PAGE 11 October 28, 2009 The Used back on tour in support of new record

Ashley Maceli ster, Monster.” Luckily the two water spitting trick before “Take Journal Staff songs were completely differ- It Away,” to his silly, goofy side ent; otherwise the excessive notes between songs, it is cer- A sea of black-dyed hair repitition would have been too tain that any The Used show and black sweatshirts crowded much. Gillespie preached to the that you go to will not be like the House of Blues this past audience about his Christian any other show you have seen. Friday to see a completely beliefs before their final song. The Used played some crazy show given by the ul- Gillespie tried to get others to incredible old favorites such timate rock band, The Used. sing along with the songs, yet as the sweet rock ballad, “I The Used did not disappoint in no voices could be heard, mak- Caught Fire” to some of their giving an extraordinary show. ing him exclaim “wow,” in dis- most famous songs, “Taste of Drive A, an anarchist Green belief at one point in the show. Ink,” “Buried Myself Alive,” Day-wannabe band, opened. The Almost, a fairly new band, and “Blue and Yellow.” Some This generically bad rock band are okay overall but noth- more great rock songs from consisted of okay music, but ing special. Gillespie should their fulfilling album Artwork terrible lyrics consisting mostly have stuck with Underoath. (Reprise, 2009) included the of “fuck you” and “fuck every- The Used opened up their songs “Blood on My Hands,” thing else.” Overall, this band set with a video montage of on- “The Best of Me,” and “Come was a terrible start to the show. the-road band footage, along Undone,” which McCrack- After Drive A, The Almost with some other random clips. en described as being a song took the stage. Aaron Gillespie, As the video ended, a giant about “hot sticky sex.” When drummer of Underoath, formed black sheet fell from the ceiling The Used ended with one of Image courtesy of Reprise Records The Almost as a side project displaying the band’s name in their singles, “Pretty Hand- where he sings and plays gui- large white font along-side a some Awkward,” McCracken The Used on tour now in support of "Art" tar. The Almost played singles giant picture of a syringe, simi- made the audience split like the charged at each other, making numerous amazing albums. of their first album Southern lar to their new album cover Red Sea. He told the audience the whole floor a brutal mosh Word of warning though: stand Weather (Tooth & Nail, 2007) for Artwork (Reprise Records, to push against the walls creat- pit, otherwise known as a “wall towards the sides and back of including “Say This Sooner” 2009). Finally, the band came ing a large hole in the middle of death.” Best kind of end to a the venue if you wish to not be and “Southern Weather.” They on stage, making the crowd of the audience. McCracken show as intense as this one was. squashed in a stampede mosh also played a lot of songs from go into an instant mosh pit. told the audience to get ready Any fan of The Used needs pit, and don’t stand in the very their newest album, Monster Front man Bert McCracken to charge once the song start- to see them in concert. They are front if you don’t want Bert Mc- Monster (Tooth & Nail, 2009) in- was just as insane as he is in ed, and once the first powerful one of those bands that prob- Cracken’s backwash on you. cluding “Monster” and “Mon- other shows. From his infamous riff was played, the audience ably do better live than on their PAGE 12 October 28, 2009 Crossword Puzzle: Delia's Picks For when class is boring DOWN * 1. Chops down On Campus * 2. Toledo's lake * 3. Stow below The College of Art and Sciences Distinguished Scholars program * 4. DDE's command has welcomed the Faye Family back to the university. The * 5. "Calm down" drummers from Senegal have scheduled a variety of events * 6. Run out, as a subscrip- throughout the month of October and November, ranging from tion lectures to performances. “Sabar as a Living and Modern Art,” * 7. Aid in crime a lecture, is set for this Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. The * 8. Hoops gp. event will take place in the Munce Conference Room. * 9. Territory divided into two states in 1889 Off Campus * 10. Meeting of global lead- As the November forecast creeps upon us, take advantage of the ers nice weather and head on over to Faneuil Hall Marketplace. For * 11. Jai __ the past 250 years, this historic site had grown into a popular * 12. Croon a tune attraction for shopping and dinning. * 13. Nudge * 18. Taste or touch The cobble stone streets are lined with cart owners selling items * 23. Realty listing data from Boston sweat shirts and hats to priceless jewelry. Hungry? * 24. "Hit F5 to refresh the With over 35 different venders, any food you desire can be found screen," for one inside Quincy Market. Grab some food and head outside; street * 25. Less than 90 degrees performers are always looking to entertain tourists and local * 26. Post office device Bostonians. * 27. "... and little __ eat ivy" * 29. PC communication ACROSS * 39. Parking place * 30. Egg parts Easy Sudoku * 1. Hayes of the theater * 40. Pint-sized * 31. Author __ Stanley Gard- * 6. Get, as a job * 41. Photo holder ner * 10. Stinging insect * 42. Wows * 32. ESPN datum * 14. Muse who inspires poets * 44. Singer's aid * 34. Highland families * 15. "Fernando" pop group * 45. Nuclear restraint pact * 35. Line of seats * 16. Bit of this, bit of that * 47. Works hard * 38. Stroll * 17. Pointed hairline * 49. Shade providers * 43. Delay on purpose * 19. Military status * 50. Worm on a hook, say * 46. Metroliner operator * 20. Catch on * 51. Kind of agent * 48. Engine receptacle * 21. House of twigs * 54. "Little" Dickens girl * 50. Rosary units * 22. Accommodate * 55. Coffee alternative * 51. Horse-trade * 24. Ice cream holder * 58. "Just a sec!" * 52. Comfort * 25. Not very much * 59. Cola introduced in 1934 * 53. Quote * 26. Uses the brakes * 62. Piedmont wine area * 54. Russian refusal * 28. Colorful marble * 63. Under the covers * 55. Outscores * 32. Con game * 64. Set free, as an animal * 56. She sheep * 33. Light beige * 65. Nest outcry * 57. Author Rice * 36. Funny business * 66. Hobby shop purchases * 60. Tokyo sash * 37. St. Petersburg neighbor * 67. Old hat * 61. Genetic letters PAGE 13 October 28, 2009 Suffolk athletes rack up weekly, seasonal GNAC honors

Dan Ryan Journal Staff Lauren Cameron, GNAC Alex Hernandez-Vallant, GNAC All-Conference First Team All-Conference Second Team Bernhard Lotterer, GNAC Player of the Sophomore Lauren Cameron continued Junior Alex Hernandez-Vallant was named Week (Oct. 27) her impressive run with the women’s tennis to the GNAC All-Conference Second Team after team as she was named to the GNAC’s All- she posted a 3-5 record in an injury-shortened Lotterer, a senior from Lima, Peru, was named GNAC Conference First Team for her performance season. Post-season awards are nothing new for Player of the Week after he scored five goals in just two throughout the year. Cameron, who was Hernandez-Vallant, as she was also named to the games for the Rams last week. Lotterer scored four goals named Rookie of the Year after going 11-0 over conference’s sportsmanship team in 2008. Over against Albertus Magnus then added another against the course of the regular season last year, fol- the course of her three-year career at Suffolk, the Mount Ida College, and the Rams won both matches. lowed up her rookie campaign by going 11-0 Newton, MA, native has a record of 20-10 in sin- John Blazo, GNAC Runner of the Week again this year. Cameron now sports a flawless gles play and a stunning 26-1 in doubles play. She 22-0 regular season mark in singles matches. was also named to the All-Conference Second (Oct. 27) Cameron was also named to the GNAC’s Team for doubles this season after going com- Freshman John Blazo continued his run as one of the All-Conference Second Team for doubles bining with partner Lauren Cameron to go 8-1. Rams’ top speedsters as he was named last week's GNAC for going 8-1 with partner Alex Hernandez. Runner of the Week. Blazo, a Pembroke, MA, native, was the Rams’ top runner in the Gordon College Invitational, where Men's soccer clinches playoff spot, will he finished in ninth place overall with a time of 30:03. The men’s cross-country team finished third overall in the event. face Emerson in opening round Rebecca Copeland, GNAC All- Last night, the Suffolk men’s soccer team clinched a playoff spot and the third seed in the conference with a 7-1 thrashing of Johnson & Wales. The Rams finished the season with a re- Sportsmanship Team cord of 8-5-2 and a GNAC record of 5-2-2, good for third place in the conference behind Lasell Sophomore Rebecca Copeland of the women’s tennis (6-1-2) and St. Joseph’s of Maine (6-2). In the latest installation of the “Cross-Common Rivalry”, team was named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship team af- the Rams will take on Emerson in an opening round playoff match on Saturday at 5 p.m. By vir- ter the Lady Rams’ season ended with their loss to Sim- tue of being the higher seed, the Rams are the home team, so the game will be played at Dil- mons on Sunday. Copeland, a native of Bristol, RI, fin- boy Stadium in Somerville. Emerson finished the season with a record of 10-7 (5-4 GNAC) but ished with a record of 4-4 on the season in singles play. beat the Rams at Dilboy by a score of 5-3 in their only meeting of the season back on Oct. 10.

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PAGE 14 October 28, 2009 Sports briefs Big Baby hurts his thumb

Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis is expected to miss a significant amount of time with a thumb injury. According to re- ports in the Boston Herald and on ESPNBoston.com, Davis suf- fered a broken thumb in an off-court incident. According the the Men's hockey Cross-Country initial report by the Herald's Steve Bulpett, Davis injured his fin- Nov. 6 vs. Plymouth St., 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at GNAC Championships ger in an altercation with a friend who was visiting from Loui- Nov. 7 at Becker, 2 p.m. siana. Bulpett added that it was said that Davis was “defending himself”, though it didn't say from what. The Boston Globe re- ported that a league source said Davis would need surgery, and Men's basketball Women's basketball would be out of action for weeks. Davis signed a two-year, $6.5 Nov. 14 at UNH, 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Salve Regina, TBA million contract extension with the Celtics this past summer, Nov. 17 at Eastern Nazerene, 7 p.m. Nov. 20-21 at Emerson Invitational Tournament, and is expected to play a significant back-up role for the team. opponents TBA McGwire back with the Cardinals

Mark McGwire, whose prolific slugging career has been GNAC standings tampered by allegations of performance enhancing drug use, is returning to the team with which he broke Roger Maris' single- Men's soccer Women's soccer Women's tennis season home run record. McGwire will serve as the St. Louis Car- dinals' hitting coach this season, joining manager Tony LaRussa's 1. Lasell 6-1-2 1. St. Joseph's (ME) 9-1-2 1. Simmons 10-0 staff in the place of Hal McRae. McGwire has been out of base- 2. St. Joseph's (ME) 6-2 2. Emmanuel 9-2-1 2. Suffolk 7-3 ball entirely since his retirement after the 2001 season, and has 3. Suffolk 5-2-2 3. Emerson 8-3-1 3. Emerson 6-3 been largely out of the public eye, save for an embarrassing ap- 4. Norwich 5-3-1 4. Simmons 7-2-3 4. Johnson & Wales 5-3 pearance before a Congressional committee on steroids in base- 5. Albertus Magnus 5-4 5. Lasell 7-2-2 5. Emmanuel 5-4 ball, in which he insisted that he “wasn't [there] to talk about the 6. Emerson 5-4 6. St. Joseph's (CT) 7-3-2 6. St. Joseph's (CT) 2-5 past.” According to Baseball-Reference.com, McGwire had a .263 7. Mount Ida 4-5 7. Albertus Magnus 5-4-3 7. Mt. Ida 2-6 career batting average and a career on base percentage of .394. 8. Rivier 2-6 8. Norwich 5-6-1 8. Pine Manor 0-6 Arrest made in Howard murder 9. Johnson & Wales 2-7 9. Johnson & Wales 4-5-2 9. Albertus Magnus 0-7 10. Mount Ida 2-8-2 10. Emmanuel 1-7-1 According to ESPN.com, a man has been arrested and charged 11. Suffolk 1-8-3 *All standings are with the murder of University of Connecticut student Jasper How- 12. Rivier 1-9-2 current as of October 26. ard. Howard, a starting cornerback for UConn’s football team, was 13. Pine Manor 0-12 stabbed to death following an on-campus dance on Oct. 18. John William Lomax, a 21-year old resident of Bloomfield, CT, was ar- rested and charged with the murder yesterday morning. He is being held on $2 million bail, but was simply trying to break up a fight according to his attorney, Deron Freeman. Two other peo- ple were charged in connection with the murder as well: Hakim Muhammad, 20 and also of Bloomfield, was charged with con- spiracy to commit assault and Jamal Todd, 21 and a resident of Hartford, was charged with a felony charge of falsely reporting an incident and a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment. Edwards charged with misdemeanor

After an altercation outside of a nightclub that eventually led to his trade from the Cleveland Browns, current New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been charged with misde- meanor assault. He will be arraigned on Nov. 17, and his lawyer has said he will plead not guilty. The altercation occurred earlier this month outside of View Ultralounge & Nightclub in Cleve- land, where Edwards allegedly punched Edward Givens after a fight. Givens is a promoter and a friend of Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, who called Edwards' actions “childish”. According to ESPN.com, the league is looking into the charges against Ed- wards, meaning a suspension or disciplinary action is possible. Revolution clinch playoff spot

Foxboro's other professional team, the New England Revolu- tion, clinched the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference in their last match of the season earlier this week. The Revs defeated the Columbus Crew by a score of 1-0 on a 79th-minute free kick goal by Joey Larentowicz, securing a playoff spot for themselves while knocking the Colorado Rapids out of contention. The Revs will be the eighth seed in the playoffs, and will play the Chicago Fire in the first round. The Revs have been one of Major League Soccer's most successful teams, finishing as the MLS Cup runner-up in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007, but they have never won the league championship. PAGE 15 October 28, 2009 Green poised to make another run at the title

Two of the first round against worldly during the postseason and one game with a remark- the Celtics’ Eastern Conference Andrew Macdougall the Chicago Bulls, capping off last year (averaging almost a able 19 assists), has been labeled Finals foes, the Magic, made Journal Staff a 30-point night. as a problem within noise this offseason by trad- During the the locker room, and ing Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, After a tough regular sea- offseason, the had reportedly been and Courtney Lee to the New son, and an even more dif- Celtics added shopped around dur- Jersey Nets for Vince Carter, ficult loss to the Orlando two marquee ing the off-season. in addition to signing Ryan Magic in Game Seven of the players to their Despite all of the off- Anderson, Brandon Bass, Matt Eastern Conference Finals, bench, while season turmoil, he will Barnes, and Jason Williams. the Boston Celtics look to re- saving one of start for the Celtics Even though the East just got turn to the NBA Finals after their best young on Opening Night at more competitive, expect the resting and reloading a hurt, players from the point guard posi- Celtics to battle for the top and often depleted, roster. being traded. tion. Though he has spot in the East this season. For the first time since Boston signed a tendency to make Everyone knows, however, mid-February, the “PGA Tour” four-time All poor passing deci- that to be the best, you have will be back in Boston, as Paul Star center Ra- sions, his ball-han- to beat the best, and last year’s Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray sheed Wallace dling skills and play best, the Los Angeles Lakers, Allen, three perennial All-Stars, to a three-year making abilities ri- made noise in the offseason look to regain the form of the contract at the val those of the best by adding disgruntled Ron 2007-2008 Boston Celtics as they mid-level excep- guards in the NBA. Artest, who was been nothing attempt to win their second tion ($5.58 mil- The Celtics be- but stellar for head coach Phil Larry O’Brien trophy, and to lion) to be one gin the season in a Jackson this preseason. Expect win Boston its 18th title banner. of the Celtics’ much tougher Eastern nothing less from the Kobe Garnett, the 2008 Defen- main men off Conference than they Bryant and the Lakers, as they sive Player of the Year, was the bench. The found themselves in look to regain the title and re- sidelined with a right knee Celts also signed this spring. The Cava- main best not only in the West, strain in February, and missed Marquis Dan- liers, who have al- but in the league as a whole. practically the rest of the sea- iels, a big guard ready made one NBA The C's tipped son, and all of the playoffs, who plays some Finals appearance in off the 2009-2010 but was good to go for the solid defense, to the LeBron James era, campaign last night season opener against LeB- a contract worth added Shaq through Photo property of Keith Allison/WikiCommons ron James, Shaquille O’Neal, $2 million dol- a trade, and they also with a road game in and the Cleveland Cavaliers. lars to come off signed Anthony Park- Cleveland against Both Pierce and Allen hope the bench be- The Celtics will need a full season from a healthy er, Jamario Moon and LeBron, Shaq and Kevin Garnett if they are going to make a return old friend Leon Powe, to recapture their excellent hind Allen and trip to the NBA Finals. the rest of the Cavs. play from last season, espe- Rajon Rondo. who join an already The Green's first cially Allen, who was on fire A r g u a b l y potent lineup. Don’t home game is tonight during the playoffs, hitting the the biggest move the Celtics triple-double per game, with expect Doc Rivers to ‘Hack- at 7:30 p.m. vs. the game winning three-pointer didn’t make was trading away two triple-doubles against the a-Shaq’ with a team that has as time expired during Game Rondo. Rondo, who was other- Bulls, one against the Magic, that much depth. Likewise, Charlotte Bobcats. Mark your calendar: big C's games this season NBA storylines to watch for this season pionship? In winning his championship this season. If Oct. 30 vs. Chicago Bulls Mike Giannattasio 10th title last season, Jack- they stay healthy, the Celtics Ben Gordon, Joakim Noah and Co. return to the TD Gar- Journal Staff son passed Red Auerbach should have what it takes to den in a rematch of the 2009 Eastern Conference Quarter- and now owns the record for raise another banner. There are finals. The series, called by the best playoff series in years With the NBA season open- most NBA championships as a still some questions regard- by some area basketball pundits, saw the upstar Bulls push ing up this week, there are coach, so it will be interesting ing the squad though, such as the Celtics to seven games before being sent home. Re- many storylines that should to see if Jackson can add an- whether or not the bench is venge will likely be on the mind of this young Bulls squad. be followed throughout the other ring to his fingers in 2010. strong enough and whether or course of this season. The Another storyline to fol- not Rasheed Wallace can keep Dec. 3 @ San Antonio Spurs 2009-2010 season is definitely low involves the Cleveland his head on straight through- The C's will travel to the Lone Star state to take on the going to be different than last Cavaliers, as there are many out the 82 game schedule. perenially tough Spurs. Some experts picked these two teams year, as many of the power- questions surrounding the While the Lakers, Cavs, to make it to their respective Conference Finals in their an- house teams have added new team. Will there be chemistry and Celtics are three teams that nual season previews, meaning a title match-up is possible. players, resulting in tougher in Cleveland between LeBron may win the NBA champion- While the first week in December is a bit early to be talk- competition league-wide. and Shaq? Additionally, some ship, there are also many other ing about a spot in the Finals, Tim Duncan and the rest of The Los Angeles Lak- people expect LeBron to skip teams to watch out for. The Or- the Spurs will provide a good way for the Green to see what ers hope to defend their NBA town after this season, when lando Magic, who won the East- they are made of in what is sure to be a tough road game. crown and they have a new he will be an unrestricted free ern Conference title last season, player in Ron Artest to help agent, to sign with a big mar- already have a superstar in Jan. 31 vs. Los Angeles Lakers them achieve their goal. Critics ket team (New York and New Dwight Howard and they add- The defending NBA Champions will visit the TD Garden are wondering whether or not Jersey/Brooklyn have been ed Vince Carter over the off- on the last day of January, just as playoff races across the league Artest will be beneficial to the named as possibilities) next season, so they will definitely will be heating up. As the saying goes, if a team wants to be club, or if it's just a matter of time year, so will this have any ef- be one of the teams to beat. the best, it has to beat the best, and the Celtics haven't beat- before he blows up and causes fect on the Cavs this season? Also, watch out for teams en the Lakers since Game Six of the 2008 Finals (granted that the team to lose its rhythm. The Boston Celtics are con- like the Denver Nuggets, Hous- was a big win). The Lakers took both regular season games Furthermore, will Phil tenders again, as even Kevin ton Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, San from the Celtics last year, so the C's will be eager to show their Jackson be motivated to lead Garnett guaranteed that the Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat West Coast rivals that this year won't be more of the same. the Lakers to another cham- Celtics will win their 18th to compete for a title this year. PAGE 16 October 28, 2009 Lady Rams title bid falls short Lose to Simmons in GNAC Finals for second straight year Alex Mellion Journal Staff Those two returning soph- the second of which took place mons and Suffolk have met for SU tennis is the most consis- omores were Rebecca Cope- in the championship game. the GNAC title, with Simmons tently strong sport at Suffolk.” This past weekend, the land, who finished the season “Simmons is a deep team winning both years. The last “We were disappointed second-seeded women’s ten- with a 4-4 record in singles play that plays a strong schedule, time the Rams won the GNAC to lose, but that is the way it nis team defeated Emerson and was named to the GNAC which allows their players to title was in 2007, in which the goes,” he added. “I am a for- College, 5-4, in the GNAC All-Sportsmanship team, and gain more experience,” re- team went undefeated on their ward thinker and this was just semifinals, before losing to L a u r e n path to- a stepping stone in our return top-seeded Simmons College Cameron, wards the to another championship”. in the finals, 6-0. This marked who had "We will definitely be in the top half c h a m p i - The Lady Rams will return the third straight champion- her second o n s h i p . all but one of their players next ship game appearance for the s t r a i g h t [of the GNAC] next season. We are D e - season (senior and co-captain team, with one win in 2007. undefeat- spite the Thuy Le will be graduating), Coming into the season, as- ed regu- always one of the strongest teams in s e t b a c k all the more reason to expect sistant coach Isaac Stahl felt the lar season this year, even more success from what is team had great potential, but he and now the conference...this was just a step- h e a d a young but rapidly maturing was a bit unsure as to how the has a ca- ping stone in our return to another c o a c h Suffolk women’s tennis team. team would perform given the reer record S t e v e With this year’s experi- fact that they were so young. of 22-0 in championship." Counihan ence under their belts, the “I thought we had a great s i n g l e s and assis- Lady Rams, led by a young potential to do well this year, play. Cam- tant coach group of players who al- but with such a young team it is eron was named to the GNAC’s marked Stahl. “We are fortunate Stahl believe that the Rams will ready have gained a lot of hard to say how they would do All-Conference First Team for to get the talent that we have, be right back in the upper ech- invaluable “big match” ex- in serious competition,” Stahl the second straight season. but it is a short season to bring elon of the GNAC next year. perience, should remain a said. “We had 3 new players in The Rams’ Achilles heel them up to a championship lev- “We will definitely be title contender in the GNAC the starting line-up with little this season was a tough Sim- el...however, I am very proud in the top half next season,” for the foreseeable future. or no real match experience, 2 mons College team, a squad of what we accomplished.” he said. “We are always are returning sophomores and one that handed them two of their 2009 marked the second one of the strongest teams junior from last year’s team.” three total conference losses, straight year in which Sim- in the conference and I think It's tip-off time! Celtics and NBA season preview inside! Griffin continues to lead by example in her first two seasons with Matt West estly everything,” she “Our team is young, and Journal Staff explained. “I love getting the team. She was named to we are only losing one senior, kills [spikes], I love dig- the GNAC All-Sportsmanship although she is a very talented Playing volleyball is ging kills and serving.” Team last season, an award player and it will be tough to something Melissa Grif- Although the team has given to a student-athlete on fill her shoes,” she emphasized. fin has excelled at since her struggled throughout the each team in the conference to “So we have more than enough first days in high school. season, currently sport- recognize their achievements. skill and the right tools to come Starting on the varsity ing a 7-15 record with one This season, she leads back harder next year and squad all four years at Our game remaining in the or is close to leading most show that the underdog can Lady of Nazareth in Wake- regular season, she feels statistical categories, includ- have [its] time to be on top.” field, MA, Griffin was a captain they can end the year on ing kills-per-game, service Although the team as a on the team during her junior a high note and carry that aces, and total attempts. whole may have fallen short and senior years. Additionally, momentum with them “Personally, I'm not the of its pre-season expectations, she played for the Andover into the following season. tallest player [5'7'' outside hit- Griffin seemed to only get bet- Pumas, a Junior Olympic Vol- “Record wise, we're ter] but I'd really like to get one ter as the year progressed, leyball team. This club team not where we should be,” more block,” said an ambitious becoming an all-around play- is a member of New England she said. “We are a truly Griffin. “I think I actually only er from whom Suffolk vol- Regional Volleyball Associa- talented but young team have one this whole season.” leyball fans can expect a lot tion and competes in tourna- and still need to learn Photo courtesy of Suffolk Athletics Department With the season wrap- more in the coming seasons. ments throughout the area. how to play well with each ping up and the postseason To hear her say it, not A Business Management other because the skills are Sophomore Melissa Griffin has out of reach (the team is cur- only will she be a better play- major here at Suffolk, Griffin definitely there. We also let emerged as a leader for the Lady rently 3-7 in the conference), er next year, the team as a has found a knack for the game mentality come into play Rams in multiple statistical cat- the team has begun to turn whole will continue to grow. egories. and has displayed these tal- in a bad way. Next year we its focus to next year. How- “We know what we ents in her first two years here. will be putting everything ever, with seven underclass- need to work on,” she When asked what she loves together better and Suffolk From a personal standpoint, men on the current squad, said. "Every loss is just an- most about playing volleyball, will see a much better record even with the sub-par record, Griffin and her teammates other reason to get better.” she held nothing back. “Hon- from [its] volleyball team.” Griffin has accomplished a lot have a lot to look forward to.