Delphian October 30, 2017 the Voice of the Students Volume 73, Issue 4 Panther Pride on National Coming out Day I Am an Adelphi Student and a DACA Recipient

The Delphian October 30, 2017 The Voice of the Students Volume 73, Issue 4 Panther Pride on National Coming Out Day I Am an Adelphi Student and a DACA Recipient. Here’s What That Means.

Working with the DACA, Inter- national and Immigration Task Force on campus, our editors were able to find a DACA student willing to share his/her perspective on President Trump’s decision to end the program. To protect the iden- tity of the vulnerable student, this edito- rial has been published without a byline. Adelphi community supports LGBTQ+ students on National Coming Out Day. The Deferred Action for Child- hood Arrival (DACA) program established by former President Barack Obama members. shall. “But it can serve as a safe space for provided me with a sense of comfort, BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL These events for National Com- people questioning their gender and sexu- security and hope. Trump’s administra- ing Out Day included a pronoun button ality or people who want to be involved in tion announcement that it plans to scrap pick-up at the Panthertainment booth, LGBTQ+ life on campus but cannot come Every year on Oct. 11, National the DACA program by March, unless which shows the wearer’s preferred gender out or join LGBTQ+ groups for safety Coming Out Day is celebrated across the Congress intervenes, has now left me pronouns, like “he,” “she” or “they.” This reasons.” nation to embrace the LGBTQ+ communi- with a sense of anxiety and fear of not is vital to society as it informs others of The events also included a pho- ty and its allies. With the rainbow balloons knowing what path my life will take. the wearer’s desired pronouns and allows to-op of LGBTQ+ Panthers and allies to adorning the entrance of the University My parents brought me to the United them to be respected as who they really are showcase the diversity of the campus, as Center, Adelphi was no exception. States at the age of nine. We came to this rather than what they appear to be. well as a Safe Zone Training event. The As the idea of gender equality is country legally, but once our visa ex- Later on, a Coming Out Panel was Safe Zone Training, which was done lat- becoming more relevant than ever in our pired, we immediately became labeled moderated by the CSI’s assistant director er in the day, set out to identify Adelphi society, the Panther population strives to “illegal immigrants.” In fourth grade I Jason Spradley and featured students Mon- students and staff as advocates and allies welcome and create a safe space for any- got left back due to the language barrier. roe Marshall, Lauren Boldeau and Tatesh to the LGBTQ+ community and support one regardless of their gender and sexual- It took me one full year to adopt the new Sookdeo, as well as Dr. Carol Sussal, an them in their cause. ity. Since the actual act of “coming out” or language; this was my first obstacle as a associate professor in social work, and There are numerous places on opening up publicly about one’s gender or new immigrant. Throughout my child- Protestant Chaplain Rev. Michael Delaney. campus to participate as a supporter sexuality is not embraced in all cultures hood, both of my parents worked very The participants, all part of Adelphi’s LG- and advocate for this community. Many and areas, this day was created to showcase hard and had no choice other than work- BTQ+ and Allies Committee, each shared groups like the Gender and Sexual- the importance of being true to yourself ing in unacceptable situations because their experiences with religion and sexuali- ity Association (GSA) and the Breaking and learning by the example of others who of their undocumented status. They were ty, along with advice and empathy towards Boundaries group are open to all, as well have experienced similar issues. In cel- underpaid for the long hours and some- those who have yet to come out. as the events and services provided by ebration, Adelphi University’s LGBTQ+ times disrespected because employers “This is an important event be- CSI, LGBTQ+ Committee and LGBTQ+ and ally population sponsored a wide ar- knew they were vulnerable. While my par- cause not only is it allowing people to be Task Force. ray of events led by the Center for Student ents withstood hard times to provide for educated on LGBTQ+ issues,” said Mar- (continued on page 3) Involvement (CSI) and open to all campus our family, I focused on my schoolwork and excelled in my classes with the goal of making my family and myself proud. As a senior in high school, I Spirit Weekend Unites Undergrads and Alumni began the college application process. The majority of the applications, includ- a year to plan and organize. However, it caricatures and balloon art. Attendees ing those for scholarships, required a BY GABRIELLE DEONATH made for an event larger than any Family could also zipline across the parking lot Social Security number. As an “illegal Weekend or Alumni Weekend from previ- and pet and feed goats and chickens, all immigrant,” I did not have a Social Se- From Oct. 13-15, Adelphi Uni- ous years. while enjoying live music. Campus or- curity number, and that is when I re- versity celebrated its first Spirit Weekend, “You could feel the campus come ganizations and Greek Life, including alized the full extent of our struggle. encompassing over 20 different events alive with spirit,” said Lauren Purcaro, FOCUS, ASL, Delta Sigma Pi, Student On June 15, 2012, President Obama creat- with the collaboration of several depart- associate director of CSI. “There were so Activities Board, CSO, Future Teachers ed the DACA program for certain undoc- ments within the university. many different events for so many groups Association, Physics Club, UN-Adelphi umented young people who came to the According to the Center for Stu- of people. It was great to see alumni inter- University, AU GAMES Club, Alpha Ep- United States as children. This announce- dent Involvement (CSI), the celebration acting with current students and families silon Phi, CALIBER, Circle K Interna- ment gave me a renewed sense of hope. was a combination of Family Weekend, while all enjoying themselves.” tional, SGA, Delta Phi Epsilon and Swing Even though I was not able to attain any which has traditionally catered to under- The Panther Carnival, just one of Phi Swing, created and worked the game federal financial aid, I was given the oppor- graduates, their families and employees the various installments of the weekend, booths at the carnival. and Alumni Weekend. Over 1,900 people took over the parking lot behind Post Hall attended Spirit Weekend, which took the with carnival rides, games, a Ferris wheel, (continued on page 3) (continued on page 10) Adelphi Spirit Weekend Committee almost food trucks and booths for face painting, 2 • October 30, 2017 NEWS The Delphian

A Word from the Editor Happy Hallow’s Eve! We are now a little bit past the midpoint of the semester, which seems to be whizzing by. While the work probably has begun piling up for many of Editor-in-Chief Volume 73 you, we have a fun issue of The Delphian to help you de-stress this week. Gabrielle Deonath Issue 4 We have a spread with everything you need to know to fulfill all of your Hal- loween needs from pumpkin beer to costumes and spooky ways to spend the holiday. You News Editor Earle Hall Media Center can put your Halloween event knowledge to the test with our crossword and win a prize if Jess Winans One South Avenue you answer all the clues correctly. One of my goals this year has been to bring national events to the Adelphi Garden City, NY 11530 community through a relevant lens. Earlier this semester, we covered Trump’s decision Editorials Editor to remove the DACA program and the university’s response to the announcement. As a Matthew Schroh HOW TO REACH US follow-up, one of our editorials is written by a DACA recipient pursuing a master’s degree Main Office: 516-877-6935 here at Adelphi. When this opportunity presented itself, I jumped at the chance to further Features & Entertainment Editor E-mail: [email protected] humanize the DACA decision for our campus because I think some of us who are not Danielle McDougall affected by such decisions often forget when we should still care. It is editorials like these LETTERS TO THE EDITOR that can begin to make us care again, as it is affecting those on our own campus where we Sports Editor Letters to the editor must be less than spend so much of our time. Nicoletta Cuccio 400 words and include the author’s In the last issue, I explained why Breast Cancer Awareness month is important name, as well as affiliation to the to many others and me, and recently the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Production Artists college. Letters may be edited for the Support Program hosted their annual Celebration of Survivorship event, providing hope Valerie Buonaiuto purposes of space and clarity. and encouragement to those in attendance. Valentina Garcia Letters should be sent to Also giving hope to others are the baseball and softball teams who are hosting Lauren Tew [email protected] a homerun derby at 3 pm on Oct. 31. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help to fulfill a child’s wish. Staff Writers ORIGINAL ART Colin Beavan, author of the 2017 AU Community Reads book, “No Impact Samuel Ajewole Original drawings, photographs, Man,” gave a talk recently about the process of writing the book where he and his family Phillip Buchan and political cartoons can be sent to attempt to live environmentally consciously, leaving “zero impact” on the Earth for a Tara Cassidy [email protected]. Please attach year. Through the lecture, he explained various ways in which students can reduce their negative impact on the environment and encouraged them to think about the change they Hedda Davidsen name and affiliation to the college. would like to create in the world. He reminded students that the actions of one person are Olivia Franks as important as the actions of a group. Jami Glatter ADVERTISING Lastly, The Delphian co-sponsored our first event of the year on Oct. 26 with the Victoria Grinthal For advertising rates, email us at Career Expo. For the first time, all of the editors-in-chief of The Delphian from 2011 to Omar Hameed [email protected]. the present were together at the event. It was a great moment to reflect on all the work that Tatsuya Hondo we’ve done and the way our shared passion, this newspaper, has grown and, hopefully, Beth Ann Pierce SOCIAL MEDIA will continue to evolve. We are, from left: Stephen Levine, Victoria Chiesa, our advisor Stephanie Saavedra Twitter: @the_Delphian since 2011, Liza Burby, Bryan Grilli, me, and Brett Speilberg. Rachel Sieradzki Facebook: The Delphian Poppy Solomon adelphi-delphian.blogspot.com -Gabrielle Deonath Bradman Wilson Instagram: @the_delphian Editor-in-Chief Delphian Advisor Liza N. Burby

Professionals Paint a Positive Job Outlook at 4th Media Career Expo

About 75 students heard career- Also speaking are Danielle Burby, a liter- search advice from media professionals ary agent with Nelson Literary Agency, at the Fourth Annual Media Career Expo and Stephen Romano, director of commu- for communication students on Thursday, nications for State Senator Elaine Phillips. Oct. 26. The event was co-sponsored by The moderator was Liza Burby, senior the Department of Communications and adjunct professor in the Adelphi Commu- The Delphian, and featured alums and nications Department, as well as faculty others who spoke about how they got their advisor for The Delphian. first jobs and offered advice for current They all described a positive job students. outlook for students who take internships Speakers included Adelphi in their fields of interest, even when that graduates Victoria Chiesa, coordinator of position seems initially to not turn out as From left: Danielle Burby, Brett Spielberg, Cameron Leel, Stephen Romano, Victoria Sports Information at Adelphi; Will Coss, expected. Said Coss, ‘17, “When I first in- Chiesa, Bill Coss and Stephen Levine vice president of Live Event Television at terned at MTV, my job was to pack swag Nickelodeon; Cameron Leel, director of for important people, so I felt like I was Each speaker also emphasized career or you may help them,” said Spiel- Multicultural Marketing at HBO; Stephen in retail. But then I realized that everyone the importance of networking. “You’re berg, ’13. Levine, web producer for News 12 Net- on the delivery list was a potential contact, already networking in your classes, as One last tip they all agreed on: works; and Brett Spielberg, content strat- and I made sure to deliver the packages in your current classmates can turn out to be Always remember to send thank you notes egist and editor at Zimmerman/Edelson. person and introduce myself.” contacts in a few years that can help your after an interview. The Delphian NEWS October 30, 2017 • 3 Meet the Maasai: An African Tribe Brings Their Culture to Garden City the color of the skin, blue is representative of the sky, and green depicts grass and BY TATSUYA HONDO vegetation. Orange is used for the rising and setting of the sun, and red symbolizes blood, while yellow stands for warmth and On Thursday, Oct. 5, tribal chief beauty, and white is used to represent milk Joseph Ole Tipanko visited Adelphi for the and peace. second time in two years for an event cre- However, there are some differ- ated to expose and educate the community ences between the Maasai and Western about the culture of his tribe. cultures. For example, in Maasailand, eye- Tipanko is chief of the Maasai, glasses are extraordinary, and spectacles an ethnic group living in the area known are rarely worn amongst the Maasai peo- as southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, ple, according to John Parsitau, an accom- but called Massailand by the tribe. During panying Maasai member at the event. an event sponsored by the Center for Af- “You’re learning directly the kind rican, Black and Caribbean Studies, Gen- of information you don’t get from a book,” eral Studies, and the Collaboration Project, said Professor Marsha J. Tyson Darling, audience members were given a special program director for the Center for Afri- introduction to the culture of the Maasai can, Black and Caribbean Studies. peoples through a series of performances For the Maasai, the preservation and an address by Tipanko. Digital films of tradition and cultural adaptation both Chief Tipanko and tribe member with Professor Marsha Darling. were shown along with modern Maasai Photo provided by Deja Williams hold great importance. relics, and those present had the opportu- “Culture is people’s way of life,” nity to try on traditional cultural attire. Tipanko stated as he stood in front of the “It was very interactive,” said so- sai tribe’s use of the word ‘we’ meant to me values, Tipanko also shared important cul- filled room, helping to bridge the gap be- cial work major Samuel Rubin, one of 70 that they rely on each other and are close to tural meanings and contexts. The Massai tween Garden City and Maasailand. in attendance at Angello Alumni House. their families.” attribute meanings to certain colors, many “As a collective culture, the Maa- In addition to explaining their core similar in Western society. Black stands for Panther Pride on Annual Celebration of Survivorship National Coming Out Day Brings Hope to Topic of Breast Cancer (continued on page 3)

next appointment. Adelphi’s Breast Cancer Also, people can sign up to join March and Festival, which was held for the BY TATSUYA HONDO Program has the flexibility and the leader- the National Coming Out Day Support third time last April. ship. We are survivors.” List, a published list of voluntary LGBTQ+ “It was the most successful one Adelphi’s NY Statewide Breast supporters across the Adelphi community. yet as we had more than 100 attendees,” Adelphi University’s Campus On Oct. 26, Adelphi NY State- Cancer Hotline & Support Program is the said Marshall, who was a co-organizer. Pride Index, an official rating from the non- wide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support oldest breast cancer hotline in the United “We had a full schedule that included a profit organization Campus Pride based on Program held its annual Celebration of States providing a specialty call: should march around campus [among other activi- a school’s LGBTQ+ involvement and ac- Survivorship event in the University Cen- the caller themselves or a family member ties].” ceptance, was raised from a three star (out ter ballroom. The yearly conference is or- be diagnosed with breast cancer, a trained Their dedication and involvement of five) to a four star organization by CSI ganized by Erin Nau, counseling and edu- individual with the same medical diagnosis has furthered the university’s goal of creat- last fall, in part by the creation of the cam- cation coordinator for the program. may be available to speak with them. Addi- ing a safe space for all at Adelphi Univer- pus’ LGBTQ+ Task Force. The task force About 300 attendees and guests tionally, should the client have difficulties sity, which prides itself on acceptance and aims to achieve a five-star Campus Pride were present to hear distinguished speak- or trouble with the breast cancer treatment inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. Index with events like the Annual Pride ers relay their experiences with breast can- process, services such as bilingual advise- cer and program staff share words of em- ment, support groups, child care, employ- powerment. Panelists included Christina ment opportunities, financial fee assistance Demosthenous, Michelle Pincus, Margaret and transportation to and from medical Spirit Weekend Unites McGruder-Collins and Janet Rossi Zolli. treatments will be provided for them. “Back in the day, you couldn’t say The hotline is funded by Pink Aid, Undergrads and Alumni `breast cancer’,” said Joan Beder, chair of the New York State Department of Health (continued on page 3) the advisory board. “The program when we and, most importantly, volunteers from For President Christine Riordan, Broadway, Aladdin on Broadway. first started was local; it’s now statewide.” the local community. All volunteers with a major highlight was Saturday evening’s After the collaborative and suc- Beder was a member of the first the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program must Adelphi Legends Dinner with Emmy cessful spirit-filled weekend, President planning committee for the breast cancer undergo a training held annually in Sep- Award-winning actress Laura Linney, Riordan hopes to continue to build on that program at Adelphi in 1980 under its origi- tember. This year’s new graduating class Kennedy Center honoree Carmen de La- foundation. nal name, the Women-to-Women Hotline. is unique as there is a male breast cancer vallade ‘03 (Hon.) and beloved faculty “Adelphi will continue to build The concept was focused on fighting the survivor among them, Jeff Flynn, who will members Nicholas Petron, M.A. ‘70, and strong personal connections and pride stigma that surrounded breast cancer in be the first to be able to speak with male Dean Richard Garner, PhD. “Every per- among faculty, staff and students through pre-21st-century America. Today, breast callers. son I encountered at the Legends Dinner the work of all the partners on campus, in- cancer awareness has been globalized and During the conference, volunteer had a great time,” she said. cluding Alumni Relations, Special Events, mainstreamed, and colleges, universities and hotline coordinator Alida Rubenstein Other occasions that took place Center for Student Involvement, Athletics and other institutions, not unlike Adelphi praised the volunteers. “They do some- over the weekend were Nursing PhD and Admissions,” she said. “We are work- University, have become advocates for thing that nobody else can do, they give 35th Anniversary Celebration, Back to ing across campus to help our students feel breast cancer awareness and services. hope ...365 days a year,” she said. the Ratt, Casino Night, Young Alumni engaged and part of this great community.” “Breast cancer is a journey, not a For anyone who needs the support Reunion, Arboretum Tour, Momentum & Plans for the next Spirit Weekend death sentence,” said long-term volunteer of the hotline, call 800-877-8077. Reunion Lunch, Spirit Display Showcase, have already begun; it’s slated to arrive Bonnie Hirschhorn. “We get calls even Paint and Pour, Jets vs. Patriots Game, again on Oct. 12-14, 2018. from New Jersey. We help them get to their Family Farm Fun, Come from Away on 4 • October 30, 2017 FEATURES The Delphian An Adelphi Alum’s Tips for Success

been with the Mount Sinai Health photography business for over 10 ing, you will be swept aside.” BY GABRIELLE DEONATH System for seven years, holding years. She lives on Long Island and 2. “Be prepared for meet- Rosie Fodera is currently positions in both business and remains an active part of Adelphi’s ings, take notes, ask questions the director of finance, administra- clinically driven areas. alumni community. This year, and don’t be afraid to say that tion and operations for the market- Prior to joining Mount Fodera worked to help the univer- you don’t understand something. ing and communications division Sinai, Fodera held the positions sity receive internship credentials Silence is acceptance. If you stay at the Mount Sinai Health System of market data senior analyst and at Mount Sinai, meaning that in- silent, your manager or boss will in Midtown West, Manhattan. She global vendor manager at Goldman terns are given their rightful recog- think that you understand and is responsible for budget and con- Sachs. These roles encompassed nition instead of being categorized know what your responsibili- tract management, human resourc- the management and budget re- as a volunteer. ties are. Even adults don’t speak es and operations. Fodera has sponsibilities of market data agree- Rosie’s Tips for Success as an up enough when they don’t un- ments for various divisions. Intern: derstand something in the work Fodera holds a bachelor’s 1. “One mistake that I see place.” degree in international business some interns make is that if a proj- 3. “In a skill set, organiza- from Hofstra University, which ect is done, people don’t ask for tional skills are important. It is all she obtained in 2001, and earned a anything else. They don’t go above about organizational skills.” master’s degree in business admin- and beyond. Always go that extra 4. “Be humble and give istration from Adelphi University mile. If you get a project done back in your personal life and your in 2011. At Adelphi, she was part early and you have nothing going professional life. You can’t forget of the accelerated MBA program, on for the rest of the day or the where you came from, the school which primarily took place on the remainder of the week, you have to you went to. So many people weekend. go up to your boss and ask, `What helped me when I was young and In addition to working at else can I help with?’ If you aren’t still to this day, so when you have Mount Sinai, Fodera is an avid eager or you don’t look like you the opportunity to give back, you photographer with an established have a passion and drive for learn- give back.” Campus Crossword BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL 1 This Halloween installment of 2 The Delphian crossword puzzle covers all the fun events happening on campus. You can find the answers within this issue, on the Adelphi website, Adelphi eCampus and www.aupanthers.com. Af- ter completion, please send answers to our sports editor Nicoletta, at nicolet- 3 [email protected]. The first to

send completed puzzle will win a prize. 4

Across 5 4. The Center for Student In- volvement carved out some time on Oct. 6 26 to celebrate the Rise of the Jack-O- 7 ______at Westbury Gardens, which included more than 4,000 pumpkin pieces! 7. On Oct. 26, the SAB celebrated Halloween with a spooky and sweet 8 party based on the ideas of Willy Wonka from Roald Dahl’s famous book “Char- 9 lie and the ______Factory”. Happy Wonkaween to all!

8. Spooky celebrations are all the 10 rage this Halloween, with _____ sponsored by the SWAG, GAMES and GSA groups on campus.

10. Adelphi’s Chemistry Club carved and created awesome experiments with ______on Oct. 25, which was an obviously spooky success! Language-Hearing Association celebrated volunteered as helpers at the LICM’s ____ Halloween _____ with the Beyond Walls Down fall with some local pumpkin _____ on Gala on Oct. 28. team on Oct. 20! 1. The female volleyball team is Oct. 18. 6. There’s a ____-Run Derby on 9. Uh oh, run for your lives! The playing against the New York Institute of 3. On Oct. 18, the Center for Halloween sponsored by the baseball and campus-wide “____” Run, also called the Technology on Halloween, and they are Student Involvement got into the spirit of softball teams, and it’s sure to be a big hit! rUNDEAD event, on Oct. 27 was a to-die- having a ______party at the game! Halloween with some miniature pumpkin 7. Adelphi’s Breaking Boundar- for fundraiser for the Special Olympics 2. The National Student Speech- _____ ! ies group created some cool and creepy 5. Our friends at CALIBER

The Delphian FEATURES October 30, 2017 • 5 CSI’s Leadership Retreat Brings Together Student Leaders Amidst Big Changes in Requirements adhere to and follow in order to be a rec- BY JAMI GLATTER ognized organization on campus – were introduced during the retreat. Watching the sunrise over the “We listen to student organi- Peconic River, roasting marshmallows zations when we survey and discuss over a bonfire and camping under the requirements with them each year in an stars. Sounds like the perfect weekend, effort to make requirements attainable,” right? Purcaro said. “We strive to have our Well, that’s how 34 student groups succeed through achieving co- organization leaders, seven Student curricular skills that are all translatable to Government Association (SGA) cabi- a work place environment.” net members and 31 Greek life leaders A new club rating system was spent the weekend of Sept. 22-24 during Cage,” a spinoff on ABC’s hit show also unveiled. Instead of the previous the annual leadership retreat hosted by and qualities and how they can be utilized “Shark Tank,” where groups were chal- ranking by stars, clubs are ranked by Center for Student Involvement (CSI) to further impact ability as a leader in an lenged to come up with an event that three ascending categories: recognized, at Quinipet Camp and Retreat Center on organization. would benefit all the clubs. outstanding and excellent. The require- Shelter Island. In the afternoon, Lowery took “The activities brought us ments for each tier are much more “Many of our leaders are new to the leaders through problem-solving and together as a community because I got relaxed than the previous requirements, their positions, and we want them to have situation analysis to demonstrate how to to meet so many new people, and it was and a majority of club leaders seemed the confidence and tools they need to better pinpoint and fix problems within a super fun to share a living space with all happy with the changes. motivate and direct their organizations,” club. of my new friends,” says Perry Piatos, All of these requirements will said Lauren Purcaro, associate director “[Lowery] was very energetic president of the Gender and Sexuality now be tracked solely through MyAU- of CSI. “We also teach group dynam- and really tried to make a difference in Alliance. Life, in an attempt to make it a more ics, how to host effective meetings, how how we lead our clubs,” said Zohaib Sara Lowery, from organization convenient and accessible process. to mediate issues and communication Ahmed, treasurer of the Muslim Student platform Campus Speak, guided the lead- Leaders walked away from problems within an organization. Getting Association (MSA). ers through a series of exercises through- the event with a greater understanding away from the distractions of campus lets James Robilotta, also from Cam- out the weekend. In the morning, she of how to lead and an awareness of the attendees let their walls down and focus pus Speak, facilitated a day of leadership pushed the leaders to analyze how they leader within themselves, having gained on their leadership style.” guidance with the Greek life leaders. see themselves and how others perceive friendships and a new network of col- Leaders participated in activi- Additionally, new Student Orga- them. According to participants, the exer- leagues on campus. ties ranging from icebreakers to “Panther nization Accreditation Program (SOAP) cise revealed a lot about personality types requirements – guidelines clubs must

PAC Tenth Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Haunted “Best of Broadway” Halloween BY RACHEL SIERADZKI student musicians. They included Chris- With 15 musical numbers and tian Roder on bass guitar, Daniel Avel- fast scene changes, students made incred- Homerun Derby The “Best of Broadway” produc- lino on drums, Gregory Guter on guitar, ibly smooth transitions. When the lights Edward DeNicola on trumpet and Sarah were down for just a few seconds after a tion from Adelphi’s Department of Music BY NICOLETTA CUCCIO held on Oct. 14-15 was presented as part Liberti on woodwinds. Interestingly, the song ended, performers spent that short of Spirit Weekend and is a continuation musicians sat with their instruments on time moving chairs, tables, microphone of the tenth anniversary celebration of the the outer edges of the stage, fully visible stands and wooden blocks on or off the The baseball and softball teams Performing Arts Center (PAC). The audi- to the audience. stage. Working together, they were able to are coming together to host a homerun der- ence consisted of faculty and students, as take down the previous scene and set up by on Halloween afternoon to raise money well as students’ families who were visit- the next one in a matter of seconds. Per- for Make-A-Wish. ing for the weekend. They were all driven formers also rapidly changed costumes “It is important for a lot of people to the Westermann Stage by their love for backstage, easily slipping out of one char- to participate in the Haunted Halloween Broadway or to support a friend or family acter and into the next. Homerun Derby because not only are we member performing. An interesting choice was made trying to raise money for the Make A Wish “I came to support my [sorority] for the costumes in “Schuyler Sisters” Foundation, we are also trying to bring the sisters,” said sophomore marketing ma- (from “Hamilton: An American Musical”). Adelphi community together,” said Lau- jor Ally Chamberlain. “One of my sisters The actors wore casual, modern clothing, ren Sandelier, a junior softball player and Ghazal did a really moving performance. instead of the historical costumes in the treasurer on the Student-Athlete Advisory And my other sister Christina did a funny original musical. This costume choice Committee (SAAC). performance before that.” worked very well for the piece, which in- The event will begin at 3:30 pm The production, directed by corporated hip-hop dance. on Oct. 31. Participants will pay $5 to hit Erin Quill, showcased 15 different musi- According to both performers 10 baseballs with a chance to win a Greene cal numbers pulled from various Broad- and audience members, “Best of Broad- Turtle gift card. Those who come in cos- way shows, old and new, including “Sue way” was an overall success. tume will be given a discount price of $3 to Me” from “Guys and Dolls,” “You Will “The cast was kind of like my hit 10 baseballs. be Found,” from “Dear Evan Hansen,” family since it was my first show here,” The event will take place on the “Summer Lovin’” from “Grease,” “No said performer Mark Edelstein. “It was baseball field, Bonomo Field, which is lo- me Diga” from “In the Heights” and just a great time and I am so happy I de- cated in the middle of the residence halls “Memory” from “Cats.” “Making the show happen was cided to audition.” near Blodgett and Swirbul Library. “I liked the scene from ‘The a lot of hard work and dedication, but in Added Barrett, “I just really love After the derby, there will be an Addam’s Family,’ and then “Suddenly,” the end it was fun,” said performer Nadia Broadway, and I was really excited to Adelphi women’s volleyball game. Cos- that was probably my favorite part,” said Ghnaim, a junior studying social work and come and see the show. I was sitting there tumes at the game are also welcome. freshman Erin Barrett. vocal performance. “It’s what we are re- just having a good time.” “Best of Broadway” also fea- ally passionate about, so it shows through tured some of Adelphi’s most talented our rehearsals.” 6 • October 30, 2017 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL The Delphian What’s Brewing This Fall The Real Witches of New York Gabrielle Canzano, an 18-year- on Long Island BY POPPY SOLOMON old College of Saint Rose student in up- lowing the trend of pumpkin beer is state New York, began practicing witch- BY PHILLIP BUCHAN Greenport Harbor Brewery. Their ver- With Halloween fast approach- craft after researching it for a novel. sion, leaf pile ale, contains an array of ing, Long Islanders are getting their cos- “I really just connected with it,” As the leaves begin to change, so spices ranging from pumpkin to cin- tumes, pumpkins and decorations ready. she said. “I’m more caring for nature. I’m do the beers on tap and on store shelves namon to nutmeg, which gives the beer However, local witches have a different more caring for the world, and what I put across Long Island. The switch from a a copper hue and a distinctive pump- idea of the holiday. To the pagan commu- out. It’s helped me to notice my true self.” summer shady to the popular pumpkin kin flavor. Brewer Ryan Bolk describes nity, October 31 is Samhain – the new year. Canzano said it’s better that most ale was made at local microbreweries on the beer as “pumpkin pie in a glass.” Long Island wizard Qum- people aren’t aware of Halloween’s back- September 1 and due to high demand. Leaf pile ale has an ABV of ran Taj, also known as the Wiz- ground, because they might take advantage 5.2 percent with a sweet-smelling scent ard Q, considers himself an author- of it. “It’s the day that the veil between that captures the full essence of fall. ity figure in the “magickal” community. Earth and the ones who have crossed over Crooked Ladder Brewing “Essentially, what being a pagan is the thinnest. If some people knew that, Company offers Outta my Vine pump- means to me is that the entire world, ev- they would try to mess with it,” she said. kin ale, which contains a mild dark erything in our environment, is composed According to Canzano, witch- orange body with little bitterness. Cz- of energy, or what I like to call spirit,” he craft is becoming more popular in New elatka called it “a perfectly pump- said. “As is the case with all pagans, there York. “There are organizations all over kin spiced beer for the fall season.” is a strong connection with nature and the for it. There are stores everywhere Outta my Vine has an ABV of cycles of the year. This time of year days you go. But, it’s kind of low- key.” 5.7 percent and an IBU of 6 making this are shorter; nights are longer. It’s also the The New York City Wiccan Family beer very smooth. Being on the less bit- harvest time. Harvest is extremely im- Temple is a witch institution said to be Man- Pumpkin ale is a top seller for the ter side of the scale allows for the beer portant; it’s a matter of life and death.” hattan’s real-life Hogwarts, which focuses fall season, said Stevie Czelatka, a brewer to have a more dominate pumpkin taste. In modern times, Wizard Q said on practical, modern-based witchcraft. at Crooked Ladder Brewing Company in Each pumpkin beer found society has made Halloween about hor- A tour of their website, www.wiccanfa- Riverhead. “With the growing popularity across store shelves has its own unique ror and slasher movies. “Samhain was milytemple.org, includes upcoming events of microbrewers and the high demand for ingredients and flavors. Personal taste is never about those things,” he explained. and information about their community. fall-inspired beverages, the emergence of a key deciding factor in what a person However, most pagans he knows, includ- Founder Rev. Starr Raven- pumpkin ale only made sense,” he said values as their favorite pumpkin beer. ing himself, love to celebrate Hallow- Hawk said it doesn’t really bother Microbreweries in the area have Jayson Kaulesar, a patron of een just like everyone else. “Halloween her how people celebrate Halloween. rolled out their own pumpkin spiced Oyster Bay brewery, said he liked the is literally my favorite day in the whole “A lot of people see it [pagan- beers. Oyster Bay Brewery brews pump- taste of the pumpkin ale and how the year. The Halloween that everybody cel- ism] as a fad. But, on the other hand, kin ale, a medium-to-light body beer rim of the glass was garnished with sug- ebrates, in my opinion, is more fun.” of course, it’s not a fad. It’s our reli- with an orange hue, which has hint of ar. “Compared to other pumpkin beers, Wizard Q said paganism is not gion,” she said. “People see it as a holi- spice after each sip. “The beer gets its Oyster Bay’s beer has a crisp fresh taste only popular on Long Island, but all day, and they’ve been doing that for a taste from pumpkin spice and organic with big accents of pumpkin,” he said. over the world, calling it “probably one long time. It’s okay, because they’re pumpkin,” said brewer Ivan Dedek. As Long Islanders like Kaule- of the fastest growing philosophies.” celebrating it in one form or another.” The ale contains an alco- sar continue to try other pumpkin beer In 2014, a Pew Research Center Qumran Taj advises anyone hol by volume (ABV) of 5.0 per- around the island, one common fac- study found that just 0.3 percent of the U.S. wanting to learn more about paganism cent and an International Bitterness tor is shared: the emergence of mi- population identified as pagan. However, it to find resources by using Google, read- Units (IBU) of 22, which makes for crobreweries has allowed for people is difficult to truly determine exactly how ing books and talking to real witches. the perfect beer on a fall afternoon. to get fresh and unique beer locally. many witches there are in New York, as “Paganism is actually a rag- Another microbrewery fol- it is such an inconspicuous community. ing, popular subject these days,” he said.

From Clowns to Superheroes: This Season’s Top Costumes narrow down your choices to pick the best a blonde wig and a baby pink dress will and Winifred, Sarah and Mary are absolute BY STEPHANIE SAAVEDRA costume before they’re all gone. make you a real hit at your party, especially Halloween icons, so grab these costumes Wonder Woman: There’s noth- with fellow Netflix Original binge watch- while you can. ing more powerful than looking like an es. But be forewarned that, according to DIY: If you still can’t find the If you’re in the market for a Hal- Amazonian warrior ready for battle and Joe Romano, manager of Spirit Halloween perfect costume, Martelli said that DIY loween costume, you’re not alone. Accord- cladding yourself in her iconic red-and- (do-it-yourself) costumes are some of the ing to the 2017 National Retail Federation blue armor will do just that. most popular choices, especially for col- (NRF) annual survey, consumers planned According to Kristine Martelli, lege students on a budget. to spend $3.4 billion on costumes this manager of Party City in Levittown, about “Things like unicorn accessories holiday. Thirty-five percent of consumers 70 percent of young adults are buying this are really popular,” she said. “Also, we sell will find their inspiration for the perfect costume. “It’s always selling out; then it’s emoji stuff so people will buy stickers and costume online, while 30 perfect will look back in stock, and then it’s gone again.” a yellow head piece that is literally a giant, in stores; 20 percent will ask friends and “Wonder Woman’s” success in yellow smiley face.” family; 18 percent will look to Facebook or the box office can be attributed to what Going the DIY route is not only Pinterest; 17 percent will be influenced by the NRF said makes it among the top 10 simplistic, but budget-friendly, while still pop culture; and 14 percent by print media. costumes for adults this year. getting you a costume you can be proud to Among these shoppers is Kaitlin Clowns: It’ll come as no surprise wear. McDermott, a junior at Macaulay Honors that clown costumes are popular this sea- in West Hempstead, the popularity of the If all else fails, you can stick College in Queens, who as of this writing son, especially with Halloween coasting show has these costumes selling quickly. with the tried-and-true costume selections. was still wondering what she was going to off the buzz of Stephen King’s well-loved, “Hocus Pocus:” These three daz- The NRF said that this Halloween, more be for Halloween, “I have a party coming incredibly unsettling novel, and movie, zling witch sisters are especially popular than 5.8 million adults plan to dress like a up so I’m kind of looking now before all “It.” Spook your friends and family and if you make your way down to your lo- witch; 3.2 million as their favorite Batman the good things are sold out,” she said. go out looking perhaps too close for com- cal Spirit Halloween. “These costumes character; 3 million as an animal (cat, dog, If you’re one of these people with fort like Pennywise the Dancing Clown. are popular every year and sell out every cow, etc.); and 2.8 million as a pirate. a party invite in one hand and a lack of “Stranger Things:” Dressing time,” said Romano. costume in the other, this list will help you up as Eleven and toting a waffle purse, This film is a Halloween classic, The Delphian HALLOWEEN SPECIAL October 30, 2017 • 7 A Frightening Selection of For Screams and Chills Try Bayville Nearby Haunted Experiences the whole night and have so much to do.” BY TARA CASSIDY Not only are there six haunted open from 6 until 10:30 pm through Hal- houses that are designed to scare those who BY KAYLA DIEPPA loween. The fee is $26 for adults and For older kids and adults, it dare to enter, but in addition to the restaurants $22 for children (3-12) or senior (65+). can be difficult to find a Halloween ac- and bars, there is the Spooky Jungle Tree Long Island has haunted ex- Children under 2 are free. Learn more tivity that doesn’t involve going door- Top Adventure and Zombie Miniature Golf. periences for all ages. No matter what at www.therise.org or 516-252-3392. to-door to beg strangers for candy. Ev- This year, Bayville Scream Park your fright tolerance is, there are many Thrilling Haunted Houses ery October since 1959, Long Island’s has introduced two new attractions, The to choose from. These can range from Chamber of Horrors, located in Bayville Adventure Park becomes Bay- Scream Machine and The Cage, the sixth being family-friendly and not scary at Hauppauge, is an indoor three-attraction ville Scream Park, a Halloween-themed haunted house. Of these haunted hous- all to a gut-wrenching, terrifying experi- experience, according to owner Marty park, from the last week of Septem- es, the most popular and the scariest is ence. Check out these haunted spaces to Arominski. “The three haunted hous- ber until the first week of November. Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, accord- find the one that is most suitable for you. es are Maniac, Blackout Maze and the With its close proximity to Adel- ing to Finley. It is the “most elaborate and Less Frightening Haunts Slaughterhouse,” he said. “There is also phi, Bayville Scream Park, located at 8 longest” of the haunted houses. However, Spooky Fest is a haunted house a 3-minute escape room and a virtual re- Bayville Ave., in Bayville is an ideal place each of the haunted houses offers a new located in Rockville Center. According to ality haunted house. On Sundays there is for college students to experience Hallow- thrill to the Bayville Scream Park guests. employee Jennifer Henriquez, “It is a kid- a theme called Kill the Lights. A group een thrills without having to pay a fortune. “As a student on a budget, the friendly event. There is a children’s maze goes in with one glow stick. Creatures and There are no refunds, but with prices were great, and it’s perfect because and a not-so-spooky walk through the things pop out and scare you. It is the larg- the affordable prices, it really isn’t I want to have fun without spending too woods. Children can make arts and crafts est indoor haunted house on Long Island.” necessary. Regular pass prices range much money,” said Diana Pignatelli, a and there is an animal exhibit, as well as You’ll find this experience at from $11.75 to $49.75 and a VIP speed student at SUNY College of Old West- face painting, fortune tellers and a DJ.” 1745 Express Drive South in Hauppauge pass ranges from $27.75 to $65.75, bury. “I loved how all of the actors looked It’s located at the Center for from 7:30 pm to midnight until Hallow- depending on how many attractions like real zombies and the adrenaline Science Teaching and Learning at 1450 een, when the event closes at 11:30 pm. the visitor decides to participate in. rush going through each haunted house Tanglewood Road. The cost is $10 Tickets are $30. Find out more at cham- “Bayville Scream Park is unlike made my experience even more fun.” for non-spooky attractions only; $15 berofhorrorsny.com or 516-710-1845. any other haunted house place,” said em- The park is open every night un- for all-inclusive attractions (includes Darkside is a haunted house lo- ployee Donald Finley. “It is the best be- til 11 pm, and on Halloween, from 6 pm scary and non-scary). The attrac- cated in Wading River. Employee Mike cause it has the most haunted houses and it to midnight. To learn more or order tick- tion is open from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Meola said there are scenes, mazes and is an entire park with many other attractions ets, visit bayvilleadventurepark.com. For more information, visit www.cstl. displays you can walk through, though and restaurants and bars. You can spend org/spooky-fest or call 516-764-0045. be forewarned costumed people will try While Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns to scare you. “There is a walk-through at Old Westbury Gardens is not a haunted maze called `Nightmares’ and people have house, it does require a long walk through night terrors from this maze,” Meola said the dark to encounter both scary and en- Darkside is not recommended tertaining carved pumpkins, created by a for anyone under age 10. It’s located at variety of pumpkin-carving artists. There 5184 NY-25A in Calverton, and is open are 5,000 lit carvings that range from fa- through Halloween night. Tickets are vorite movie and TV characters to intri- $30. For more details, visit www.darkside- cately carved replicas of famous paintings. productions.com or call 631-369-7227. It takes about an hour to walk the grounds. No matter what your fear factor tol- Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns, erance is, these haunted attractions should now in its sixth year, is located at 71 put the boo into your Halloween experience. Old Westbury Road in Westbury. It’s

Nearby Haunts for Ghost-Hunting Fans cal historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky is Katie’s Bar in Smithtown, for- most out of this Halloween season. BY BRADMAN WILSON using this season to promote her new book merly a service shop for passengers on the “A clear and level head, as well “Historic Crimes on Long Island,” a look emerging railroads before evolving into the as open mind at all times, would be one of bar it is today, is known for being haunted by the most important things for a paranor- It’s Halloween season: Are into the region’s famous crimes throughout figures wearing 19th century clothing and mal investigator to have,” she said. “You you thinking of dressing up as a ghost? its history. However, as a fan of the para- apparitions of a bartender who had commit- have to be patient and explore all options How about going out to find a ghost? normal, she’s identified places on Long ted suicide. Brosky said she and her para- rather than quickly assume. You need to be Adelphi student Amine Bouker- Island that are ripe with ghostly activity. normal investigator colleague Joe Giaquin- able to do research and explore the back- rou said he loves ghost hunting; it’s an For instance, the Country House to experienced these sightings firsthand. ground histories of the locations you visit. interest he has had since he was young. in Stony Brook, built in 1970, is said to “When Joe and I went in there to “The field has gotten so popular “Every year I go hard,” he said. “I find be haunted by a supposed British loyalist, talk to the owner, it was him and a female that more and more historical locations the paranormal fascinating. I’ve spent Annette Williamson, who lived in house bartender… They were saying how glasses are adding haunted ghost tours to their recent years watching paranormal docu- the late 18th century. just fly off the shelves, people [and] ap- venues,” Artuso said. “These tours are mentaries and movies.” “We’ve gotten a lot of EVPs paritions have been seen,” Brosky said. great because not only are they offering In the spirit of Halloween there, which are electronic voice phenom- The Villa Paul restaurant in the you a chance to investigate at their loca- 2017, he plans to take trips to some of enon,” she said. “EVPs are the voices or Hampton Bays, previously a mansion tion and get a true feel of what an inves- Long Island’s mythic paranormal spots. sounds made by a ghost or spirit.” for a judge in the 1800s, is another place tigation entails, you also get to learn the “Kings Park asylum is the If you want to hear ghost chat- Brosky highlights, saying she’s seen entire history of that location as well.” top of my list,” he said. “I’ve heard so ter for yourself, basic EVP recorders are haunted ghost hounds and spectres wear- All of these places can be visited many ghost stories from there. The cem- available for as little as $30 on Amazon. ing period clothing walking through walls. via train or car, and as some are also restau- etery there is said to be haunted, too.” Brosky also described light Another one of Long Is- rants, you can stay for a meal or grab a snack But you don’t have to take his anomalies present during the late hours land’s paranormal investigators, An- while you are ghost hunting – if you dare. word for it. Long Island has other ghost at the Country House. “People have been gela Artuso, explained some ways hunters who said they have located many able to capture the spirit on film, these amateur ghost hunters can get the of them. Paranormal investigator and lo- balls of light that are translucent,” she said. 8 • October 30, 2017 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL The Delphian Get Lost in a Corn Maze of Seasonal Fun ting lost. So, whether you are looking for a (or not) in their 8-acre, Luther Burbank, Though there’s a daytime kid-friend- BY HEDDA DAVIDSEN haunted night of fun, a kid-friendly after- “The Plant Wizard,” shaped maze. The ly walk through the haunted house and trail noon or a challenging brain teaser, here are theme of the maze includes 15 different for kids under 8, the evening scary maze is three different local options, and what you categories with clues that, if answered for 8 and up (under 12 have to go with an can expect from them. correctly, will help you, well, escape. adult). Be aware, according to reviews, it’s “The categories vary from ques- so scary that some people can’t even finish The BB & GG Farm and Nursery tions about Burbank, to corn, to New it. The ones who do, usually finish within With $5 you can enter what is con- York history,” said owner Harry Ludlow. 20 minutes. Is that because they’re running sidered one of the bigger mazes on Long “It’s good for families because all the for the exits? Try it yourself to find out. Island, covering as much as 15 acres. Even questions are age-appropriate.” The details: F&W Schmitt’s Fam- though it’s big, according to farm worker The details: Fairview Farm is ily Farm is located at 26 Pinelawn Road in Bill Jenkins, the maze is fairly simple to located at 69 Horsemill Lane in Bridge- Melville, NY. It’s open weekends from 10 finish. hampton, NY. It’s open weekends through am to 5 pm. The fee is $13 for adults for the Most Long Islanders see the fall “The time you finish will depend Nov. 12 (Thursday – Sunday, 10 am to 6 corn maze and $7 for kids. Also, tickets are as the season of pumpkin and apple picking on whether you’re walking fast or not, but pm). The fees are $12 for general admis- $23 for the haunted house and $34 if you and haunted houses. As this colder, more it shouldn’t take more than an hour,” Jen- sion, $10 for ages 11 and under, and free want to buy a combo ticket that will get colorful season settles in, corn mazes also kins said, underlining that even though it’s for 3 and under. Call 631-537-6154 for you into both the haunted maze and house. garner more attention from locals looking big it’s still easy. more information, Call 631-271-327 for more information. to spend time outdoors. The details: BB & GG Farm If wandering among the corn The giant puzzles cut into corn- and Nursery is located at 625 NY-25A in F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm stalks doesn’t appeal, all of these locations fields can be challenging, with loops and St. James, NY. It’s open 9 am to 6 pm on If you really want to try some- have plenty of other attractions as well, dead ends to make you feel like you’re in weekends and noon to 5 pm on weekdays. thing scary this Halloween, Schmitt’s including pumpkin picking and seasonal a scene from “The Maze Runner.” There Call 631-862-9075 for more information. haunted corn trail could be for you. Af- foods. are a number of them located all over the ter 7 pm, the maze, which includes corn- Island, but in the search to find more infor- Fairview Farm stalks painted in red and dirt covered in mation about them online you can risk get- This farm invites you to get lost blood, will send chills down your spine.

The “No Impact Man” Reminds Students How to Leave What’s on a Positive Effect on the Environment Your Phone? most human beings: fresh air to breathe, steps that an individual can take to less- BY OMAR HAMEED clean water, good nutritional food, loving en the effects of climate change, rather BY DANIELLE MCDOUGALL our families and wanting the best for our than speaking about steps that can be neighbors. Beaven then elaborated on his taken collectively by larger communi- The “What’s on Your Phone” “zero impact” experience and discussed ties, which might have a greater im- series allows students and faculty to share his viewpoints on contemporary aspects of pact in the long run,” McElroy said. their favorite and most useful apps that they human lifestyle, such as shopping and edu- cannot live without. Share your favorite cation. The main takeaway from this part of the talk was that people must explore apps with us at [email protected]. how they cannot only benefit themselves, but also those around them – a balancing- Phone Owner: act that is the CenterPoint of his 2016 nov- Sara Cheris; sophomore environmental el “How to Be Alive.” In other words, it is studies major to ask the question: What are ways of liv- 1. Duolingo. Don’t have the time or Colin Beavan delivered a talk at ing where we are happier, but simultane- money to take language classes at Adelphi about his 2009 autobiography ously have a positive impact on the world? Adelphi? Duolingo is a free app that and 2017 AU Community Reads selection A recurring theme of the lecture promotes the learning of languages. You “No Impact Man” on Monday, Oct. 16. was the impact an individual can have on can set goals each day for how much you Beavan is a graduate of the Uni- society versus the impact the collective want to practice. versity of Liverpool and has travelled can have. Beavan stated that he prefers not from California to the Czech Republic to to differentiate between the individual and 2. Timehop. This app can connect with give talks on environmental issues. Af- the collective since they are actually linked. many of your social media apps, along ter being inspired to think more about his The reason for this is that an individual has with your photos, to tell you what you usage of air-conditioning, he recorded the power to cause a change in culture, and Additionally, McElroy noted were doing on this day last year, two years the attempts of his family to live a “zero culture itself is a system. As one individual that Beavan’s “no impact” diet of locally- ago, five years ago, etc. Those cringey impact” lifestyle in New York City for impacts another and the cycle continues, sourced foods requires financial privileges middle school photos may appear, but one year. A decade after its publication, local culture itself will change dramati- that the average person does not have. take comfort in the fact that that phase of the book has become required reading cally. In addition, upon being asked what Nonetheless, Beavan’s No Im- life has passed. across hundreds of college campuses. practical things young individuals can do pact Man and the lecture is a reminder So what exactly does “zero im- to support themselves and follow their about making the environment a priority 3. NASA. I am absolutely obsessed with pact” mean here? No plastic and toxins, no passions, Beavan responded with three and how we can channel that priority in a astronomy, space travel, and anything that electricity, no carbon-based transportation pieces of advice: Don’t fall into debt; live way that is both personally and societally is happening not on this planet. Staying and only locally grown or organic foods— way below your means; and find a com- beneficial. It is a reminder to ask oneself: knowledgeable about how we are going all in the city that never sleeps; making munity of people who share your values. “What impact do I want to make on the to Mars, how real climate change and this a very difficult commitment. The book For the most part, Beavan’s world?” Hopefully, this will be a catalyst to its effects are, and the newest earth-like aims to raise consciousness of environmen- lecture was well-received. However, search for what society and the individual planets allows for us to see beyond our tal sustainability with a touch of humor and a few attendees did walk away with consider important amongst the irrelevant one place in the universe. familial context. Beavan’s ultimate con- some criticisms. Daniel McElroy, a se- noise around us. As Beavan put it, “To live clusion is that the no-impact way of liv- nior Honors College student, had the sustainably in a smart society should be as ing is the better, more satisfying choice. chance to attend a follow-up panel on easy as falling off a log” and it is our duty The lecture began by focusing the the lecture hosted by Peter West, dean to understand why the “zero impact” life- audience’s attention on the components of the College of Arts and Sciences. style is not as manageable as it should be. of living and some basic moral values of “Beavan focused more on the The Delphian EDITORIALS October 30, 2017 • 9 Trump vs. The Republican Party: The Implications for the Future being addressed Congress, but gamble go to waste. Senator Corker is the BY SAMUEL AJWOLE and is much so far has little unofficial representative of this movement, more difficult to show for it? a former advocate of Trump’s, but now one What is to be said of the Presi- to reconcile. It seems that of his most public critics. Corker is not dent’s recent confrontations with the mem- Trump has been the root of bers of his own party? Intra-party conflict involved in the Trump’s issues “An ideological clash isn’t a particularly novel occurrence, and latter, and it with senators Trump certainly wouldn’t be the first to is showing in McConnell can be reconciled and experience friction within his own camp. his party’s in- and Corker result in each side hav- In fact, this particular type of struggle has creasing inef- and Secretary been a part of American political history ficiency. Just Rex Tillerson ing a better understand- since the very beginning. A key example the other day, (to name only is the way all presidential candidates are the Trump and a few) is that ing of the other.” made to run against others from their re- Senator Mitch McConnell held a press he does not understand the unspoken respective political parties before they ad- conference to simply prove that they are sponsibility he bears as President of the completely against the President’s policies, vance to the final election, a process that capable of working together instead of us- United States. The greatest demonstration as he supports Trump’s suspicion of Iran, mandates division within a party - though ing the opportunity to acknowledge the of this is his lack of discretion regarding but he has no more patience for Trump’s this rift can usually be mended. There specific breaks in their ideologies and how almost any subject, like his tactless tweets distasteful approach. If this pattern of are times when intra-party disputes have they will be addressed moving forward. concerning the possibility of diplomacy working against oneself continues with been productive and have helped refocus The Republican Party itself is not with North Korea. Even if it is the case the President and the GOP, Trump will a party’s agenda. Such developments al- falling apart at the seams,but Trump’s im- that the tweets do not directly undermine find himself becoming the very thing he low a party to better represent the spec- age as a “no more BS” politician is. This the position of the United States in ne- sought to oppose – another BS politician. trum of its members. However, there is a process began with the GOP’s failure to ef- gotiations, it is certainly true that it pro- spirit to this president’s discord with the ficiently respond to the Affordable Care Act motes the appearance of discord within major figures in his party that character- due to the President’s hastiness and is now the U.S. government to a wide audience. izes it as corrosive rather than constructive. being highlighted by his spat with Sena- Now conversation is centered on what the HAVE AN OPINION YOU An ideological clash can be rec- tor Bob Corker, which flared up again as Secretary of State may or may not think onciled and result in each side having a of this writing. Part of the platform Trump about the President’s intelligence instead WANT TO WRITE ABOUT? better understanding of the other. An attack campaigned on was that he was a political of on how the United States will resolve CONTACT US AT: against another person’s character is solely outsider who would mobilize Washington its growing tension with North Korea. [email protected] meant to injure and is therefore counter- and get things done. How can this be true Some of the people who previ- productive as it prevents real issues from when his party currently holds a majority in ously bet on Trump are now seeing their

Harvey Weinstein and the Paradox of Reactions to Sexual Assault Accusations

legations ranging from slight sexual mis- charges brought against these people not by case from their minds. BY MATTHEW SCHROH conduct to flat-out rape. Harvey Weinstein as seriously investigated as those brought What made it so much easier for was almost immediately expelled from his against Harvey Weinstein? There are even the American public to condemn Harvey position at his company once the allega- some people who still defend, or at least Weinstein was that they had no personal A little over 12 years ago, a new tions began flooding in, and criticism rang look away from, Bill Cosby and the case connections to him. To many, he was noth- film studio was founded by brothers Bob out from all across Hollywood, including surrounding him. What makes these cases ing but a faceless executive sitting in an and Harvey Weinstein, who previously from his brother Bob, who begged for his different from what happened to Harvey office somewhere. If, say, Chris Pratt, a started Miramax Studios after 25 years of brother to receive mental help. The dis- Weinstein? popular and beloved movie star, had doz- executive work. gust even reached Washington, Harvey It is easy to see that Hollywood ens of women accuse him of sexual as- Weinstein being a major Democratic do- is far too often held to a different stan- sault, the media might have handled their nor. Many senators and representatives dard than the rest of the country. The rea- coverage differently. Numbers seem to felt the need to not only denounce the film son that sexual allegations are not taken make a difference as well (the celebrities I executive, but also return his campaign as seriously by the public or reported as brought up earlier were accused by one to donations. The media impatiently called thoroughly by the media, if there is not two women), but the facts stand that there on Weinstein’s high-profile government enough evidence or claims, is for the is a clear difference between how the pub- friends, the Obamas and Hillary Clinton, simple reason that people like their stars. lic and the news has handled the situation to offer their own denunciations. People who grew up with Bill Murray find surrounding Cosby, whose allegations rose After this horrible incident, it is entertaining the notion that he hit and be- to prominence in 2014 and yet still drag highly unlikely that Harvey Weinstein will littled his wife as though they were find- on, and Harvey Weinstein, who was ousted be able to find himself a successful career ing out that a dear friend was accused of from his own company less than a week af- ever again. He has been properly ripped the same: hard to stomach and so easy to ter the dozens of accusations against him apart by the media, his peers and his vic- ignore, regardless of whether or not it is went public. Both men have been accused tims in what has been one of the most true. Film fans who loved “Manchester by by more than 40 women. thorough and serious cases of celebrity the Sea” were happy to see Casey Affleck Donald Trump, a lifelong celeb- rape allegations in history. win the coveted “Best Actor” Oscar, turn- rity, has also had quite a few sexual as- However, it is important to re- ing their backs on the two women who sault allegations brought against him. He Fast forward to present day – member a few things. Hollywood is not accused him of sexual assault only a few seemed to almost imply that he had done Harvey Weinstein has been bashed and new to allegations of sexual misconduct. short years ago. And though the charges so in a leaked “Access Hollywood” tape called out by dozens upon dozens of wom- Bill Murray was accused of domestic against Bill Cosby have been treated far from a little over a decade ago, in which en that he had worked with in his career abuse, John Travolta of flashing a mas- more seriously, due to much greater evi- he offered the chilling words that perhaps spanning several decades. seuse, and Casey Affleck of sexual as- dence and a higher number of accusers, it encompass the entirety of this argument – Celebrities from major to minor sault, to name a few. Admittedly, their is still very easy for the news to talk about “when you’re a star, they let you do it. You – directors, writers, models and employees allegations came from far fewer women the latest celebrity breakup and for people can do anything.” of the Weinstein Company – announced al- than Harvey Weinstein, but why are the to cover their ears and block out the Cos- 10 • October 30, 2017 EDITORIALS The Delphian

Has Entertainment Made Us Indecisive I Am an Adelphi About Stopping Mass Shootings? Student and a saturated as this fiction is in our lives, it al- taining character doing what he does best. DACA Recipient. BY VICTORIA GRINTHAL most seems natural to us now. They aren’t Meanwhile, people with guns in real life are caught between a heinous murderer and During a Jason Aldean concert on the only factors inspiring such ideas. Real Here’s What experience with guns and violence in your one protecting himself. Then, when a trag- the Las Vegas strip on Oct. 1, a gunman on edy like Las Vegas happens, it’s a totally the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel environment can greatly impact how you view such instances. Anyone who has been out-of-the-box occurrence that no one sees That Means across the street opened fire for 10 minutes as anything but a tragedy. No one tries to straight. Within that time, 58 people died around guns from a young age or was affected by an act of the sort will see guns look into our society and find out why this and more than 500 were injured. It is hard kind of instance has been more and more (continued from page 1) to believe, but this is sadly the reality that differently than if they just saw it used on TV. Still, entertainment-based violence is common these days. America keeps finding in front of them. Of course, not everything will tunity to work legally. I took advantage Though this is not an issue for this coun- what many people are exposed to without even realizing it. change if one kid is blocked from a vio- of this opportunity and worked three jobs try alone, our way of handling it seems to lent video game. Only few people actually to help my parents pay for tuition. I was be lacking and costly. I can always com- For example, people question the origin of such terrible actions, but don’t bat decide to commit these kinds of attacks, very blessed to receive two scholarships plain about gun laws and wish for things to as tragic as they are. However, the issue from Adelphi University, but the remain- improve, but somehow my mind seems to an eye when someone plays Mortal Kom- bat and brutally (and creatively) murders raised seems to persist that people, for ing balance was still sustainably high for push deeper into the factors of committing whatever reason, don’t view guns and vio- an undocumented middle class family. an atrocity such as this. their opponent. The same thing happens when one watches a TV show like “Ameri- lence as the true danger they can be. The Having the DACA status has I definitely think we need to take a lack of gun restrictions and limited knowl- given me the opportunity to pursue my look at our society and its values before we can Horror Story,” which just had a large shooting scene in one of its most recent edge about guns results in a general divide goals to the fullest extent. I received point fingers at any one specific person or of opinions. This makes our view of mass my bachelor’s degree in exercise sci- ideal. When guns and violence are glorified episodes, or the “Daredevil” series on Net- flix, which is known for its bloody scenes. shootings very indecisive as they are seen ence in 2016, and I am now pursuing in the media (like in movies, videogames as tragic, but no actions are taken against my master’s degree in exercise physi- and TV series based on kick-ass renegades The last thing we want is to make such violence commonplace, but when James loose gun laws because it may violate ology, expecting to graduate next year. who shoot to kill for whatever they are our Second Amendment. Something here The DACA status has motivated me to trying to achieve), we can’t just wonder Bond shoots every opponent without re- morse, no one says that is inappropriate needs to change – through entertainment, speak up and become a more vocal ac- where these ideas come from. They aren’t politics or otherwise – to make people tivist for not just the undocumented, but bad in moderation, like most things, and or too violent. Just because it’s obviously not real, everyone sees it as a cool, enter- know what is fact, fiction and fatal. also other groups that are continually can add thrill to certain adventures, but as being targeted by the U.S. government. If Trump’s administration succeeds, and Congress does not intervene with their Eminem Disses Trump at BET Awards decision to scrap the DACA program, I fear that my hard work and that of my But President Has Been Unusually Silent family will not necessarily go to waste, but will not allow us to reach our full po- ter, Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco tential. I am afraid we will be sent back BY JESS WINANS 49ers who originally took the knee back in to our country of origin. I am afraid that August of last year, and now Eminem with Just the other day my aunt Susan I will not be able to finish my educa- this rap. asked me what happened to Eminem and if tion, and I am afraid that I will never be “Cause what we got in office college kids were still into him. Little did able to see the people that I have come now’s a kamikaze/ That’ll probably cause she know that he was busy preparing a free- to know in the U.S. and love so dearly. a nuclear holocaust/And while the drama style for the BET awards. It is simply a shame; we live in pops/ And he waits for s**t to quiet down, “It’s the calm before the storm a world where the efforts of good, caring he’ll just gas his plane up and fly around right here/ Wait, how was I gonna start this citizens go hidden in comparison to what ‘til the/ bombing stops,” he continued, ref- off?/ I forgot... oh, yeah/ That’s an awfully is done by those who have power. DACA erencing fears of heightened nuclear ten- hot coffee pot /Should I drop it on Don- students are human beings. We are nor- sions between the United States and North ald Trump? Probably not/” the rap sensa- mal people with goals, dreams and ambi- Korea as they focus on achieving intercon- tion expressed in the video, which aired at tions. We work hard for everything and do tinental nuclear capabilities. the annual BET Hip Hop Awards show on to Twitter and other social media outlets not take anything for granted, but we are While the United States has threat- Tuesday, Oct. 10. to voice their disdain of his hatred towards now being targeted because of our status. ened North Korean leader Kim Jong-un be- The unprecedented 2016 presi- their president. It is fair to say that the announce- fore and vice-versa, the language used has dential election results, which placed “I used to like Eminem’s music ment made by Trump’s adminis- differed, and the method of communication business mogul and reality television star but if you have to trash the President to tration seeks to make those affect- has never before been social media outlets Donald Trump in the oval office, left some stay relevant, I’m Done!,” tweeted one fan ed by his decision feel powerless. such as Twitter. Americans and others questioning our cur- under the handle @CKcGrandmac. “BYE Throughout history, people Eminem continued his freestyle rent government structure as provided to FELICIA BYE!” have felt powerless before author- by suggesting President Trump prefers a us by our constitution, as well as other po- Another Trump supporter, @Neg- ity, but those same powerless people polarized American society so that they litical topics, such as gerrymandering, the ativeNease responded with “I was a fan of found the fire needed to create a change cannot unite against him when he said, electoral college and more recently Russian Eminem. He drew a line in the sand. I’m by organizing, risking, persisting and “That’s why he wants us to disband/’Cause interference and fake news. out. #MAGA.” speaking their minds in front of those he cannot withstand, The fact we’re not While result-related disputes are President Trump still hasn’t re- who have power. We have seen quite afraid of Trump,” made fun of his “drain always a given with a presidential election, sponded to Eminem’s BET freestyle, which large demonstrations of powerless the swamp” slogan, and ended with a mes- or any election, this year provided a low- leads me wondering, how can he respond to DACA students come forth and pro- sage to his fans. er approval rating than usual for a sitting Eminem when there is crossover between test their rights. I, being one of them, “And any fan of mine who’s a president. According to FiveThirtyEight, his supporters and Eminem fans? Perhaps believe that our voices will be heard – supporter of his/I’m drawing in the sand a President Trump currently has an approval President Trump is reluctant to comment maybe not immediately, but definitely. line: you’re either for or against/And if you rating of 37.5 percent. for fear of upsetting his own fan base or If you are reading this, know can’t decide who you like more and you’re Those who disapprove of the Eminem’s fan base. Either way, we can be that those who have power and seem split/On who you should stand beside, I’ll President include pop culture icons like left wondering if in this day and age, a pres- invulnerable are, in fact, quite vulner- do it for you with this:/F**k you!” Chrissy Teigen, infamously known for be- idential freestyle rap could be expected. able. Their power depends on the obe- In response to Eminem’s free- ing blocked by President Trump on Twit- dience of others. Those others are “us.” style, some Trump supporters have taken The Delphian SPORTS October 30, 2017 • 11 Final Ride: Meet Senior Men’s Soccer Midfielder Freddy De Oliveira

A: Soccer for me means every- either way. BY BETH ANN PIERCE thing; I live for it. As soccer players, we Q: How are you preparing for sacrifice everything we have just to go life after collegiate athletics? What are you In this series, we’ll be interview- play. For example, for international stu- going to do with all of that time that you ing seniors playing in their final year of dents, we have to leave our families behind have? eligibility in their respective sports. These and try to visit them during the major holi- A: Honestly, I don’t think I will Q & A’s will be a chance for athletes to say days. We play all year around, only stop- have a lot of free time. No matter what pro- goodbye and to reflect on both their athlet- ping in December. Besides that, we play fession I go into, I would have to do a lot ic careers and the sport to which they have during the fall and spring, and many of us of work – either to be a better soccer player dedicated much time and effort. play during the summer so we can be ready or a better dentist. for preseason in August. Q: What is one piece of advice Ranked 14, the Adelphi men’s Q: How have you been molded as that you would give athletes entering col- soccer team has had a near-perfect season a person by this sport? legiate athletics in your sport and, specifi- with a record of 11-1-2, losing only to Mer- A: This sport has made me as a cally, at Adelphi? rimack in a National Top 20 match. Com- person. I have learned so many things from A: One piece of advice that I Senior Freddy De Oliveria looking to pass would give to any future men’s soccer ing off an NE-10 title from last season, a the ball to one of his teammates. soccer, and I have met so many people. Off key player on this championship team is the field, I’m a calm person, but once I get player is that they have to stick with the senior midfielder Freddy De Oliveira. between those four lines, I’m a bull. program, listen to the coaching staff and In the four years he has been in A: I am a biology major, and I Q: In the many years that you just come with a great mentality to win ti- Garden City, De Oliveira has earned nu- want to do dentistry if my soccer career have been playing, what have you learned? tles because the program is growing faster merous accolades, including being named ends. My plan after I graduate is to ap- About yourself? About others? and faster. to the NSCAA DII All-American First ply to graduate school either in America A: From all the years I have been Q: What is one thing you’re go- Team and NE10 Player of the Year this or Europe. playing, I’ve learned that we can’t take ing to miss about being a college athlete at past season, as well as being an honor roll Q: What is a normal day like as days off. Sometimes I go to practice and Adelphi? student. He also has had the opportunity to an Adelphi men’s soccer player? feel lazy or tired, but at the end of the day, A: One thing that I will miss is advance his game internationally, playing A: A normal day as a soccer play- when game day comes, I know that in or- being around my teammates in the dorms, in Portugal, Brazil and Italy. er here at Adelphi is similar to the pros. der to help the team, I have to give 110 per- going out with them all the time and hav- Here De Oliveira looks back as he We wake up early around 8 or 9 am, get cent. ing a group of close friends all focused on takes his final ride with the Adelphi men’s breakfast and then go to practice around Q: How are you going to take soccer. soccer. 11:30 am to start at 12 pm, where we prac- these lessons and apply them once you’ve Q: What is one thing that you will Q: How many years have you tice for two hours every day. The hardest graduated? never forget about playing for Adelphi? been playing soccer? part for me is when you have class right A: I have zero idea where I will A: I will never forget when we A: I’ve been playing since I was after practice. You have to shower quickly be in one year. I could be playing soccer won the first NE10 Conference title in pro- six years old. My first team was in Portu- and go straight to class. It’s not easy being at another level or going to school for den- gram history and made it to the Elite 8 of gal, where I lived almost my whole life. a student athlete. tistry. I am very excited to see what’s on the NCAA National Tournament. Hope- Q: What is your major? Do you Q: What does soccer mean to the other page of the book, but hard work fully this year we’ll go all the way. have any plans post-graduation? you? Why? and giving 110 percent will be important

Midnight Madness Kicks Off AU Hoops Season “Midnight Madness was a great “I thought the experience was BY OLIVIA FRANKS way for the community to come together phenomenal,” said junior walk-on guard and celebrate the opening of the basket- from the men’s team, Jermaine Howerton. “Having the opportunity to celebrate the The Center for Recreation and ball season,” said sophomore Gabriella upcoming season with your teammates and Sports was packed with the Adelphi com- Grzegorski, who attended with her sorority fellow Panther family is second to none.” munity late on Friday night, Oct. 20, for Delta Gamma. As the players were welcomed Midnight Madness. All were there to sup- Midnight Madness is an annual to center court, they waved, threw T-shirts port the basketball teams on their upcom- “pep rally” that introduces Adelphi men’s to their peers and were welcomed into the ing season. There were representatives and women’s basketball teams. new season by the Adelphi community. from all of the Greek organizations and When the lights in the CRS Lizardo got the audience onto the sports teams, and even President Christine dimmed, host Daze Lizardo began an- basketball court to compete for prizes. An Riordan brought her bulldog Georgia to the nouncing the basketball players by name, iPad was awarded to the winner of musical event. year, height and hometown. chairs. Other games involved shooting free throws, half-court shots and a few rounds Junior Jack Laffey running out towards of three-point shot contests against the center court, ready to throw a t-shirt. players. There were performances by the Women’s basketball starts their cheer team, the dance team, AU Evolution, season Saturday, Nov. 11 with a game AU Sapna and AU Bhangra. against LIU Post held at NYIT in Old “It was an exhilarating experi- Westbury, NY. ence performing in front of my friends Men’s basketball finished last and peers,” said sophomore cheerleader season with a record of 18-12 and reached Ledean Daley. the second round of the Northeast-10 Last year, women’s basketball Championship, finishing their season with ended with an impressive record of 27-5 a 97-95 loss to Southern New Hampshire and earned the title of Northeast 10 Cham- University. With many returning players pions. They reached the second round of and several new players, the team is look- NCAA Division II East Regionals and lost ing forward to getting back to the grind. 59-58 in a very close game against Mol- Men’s basketball also begins on loy College. The team has welcomed seven Saturday, Nov. 11 with a game against Post Sophomore Fallyn Stephans was called to participate in a three-point contest University in Bridgeport, CT. against a men’s basketball player. freshmen and sophomores to their squad for this upcoming season. Photos on this page provided by Adelphi Athletics