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Pick-up Basketball RACE ON CAMPUS Results in Alleged Students Reflect Racial Profiling BY ALYSSA HURLBUT BY Racism at Marist has never stood “I’m a computer science student, so Editor-in-Chief ALYSSA HURLBUT out to Paul, where it would be obvious, it’s a bunch of white males, maybe a few but rather it manifested behind closed females. Whenever we do group work, Following an incident that took place at Editor-in-Chief doors. they have this preconceived notion that the McCann Center in November 2018, KENNETH GUILLAUME “It’s silent racism around here. I don’t know what I’m doing.” Marist Security will undergo “cultural Chief Copy Editor There’s no imma point at you and call She also harmonizes in Valembrun’s competency training” sometime in the you the n-word, but I’m going to look at representation fatigue, as she grows near future, according to John Blaisdell, Adorning the walls of Marist College’s you and treat you like you’re an animal. tired of serving as a spokeswoman for director of Safety and Security. student center are elegant portraits of People don’t like that word, but imma the black community in the classroom. The announcement came after a various black students on campus. The say it, like when they look at a bunch “Professors on campus...some of them group of five young men--which con- photographs convey the profound sto- of black kids that are football players can be prejudice, some of them can see sisted of two commuter students and ries of each individual, and the achieve- at Marist College they think that these instances of prejudice, bias, racism go- their guests-- said they were racially ments they’ve made, but what is not people are animals and these are jocks ing on, and they feel uncomfortable and profiled by Marist Security while play- depicted is the struggle that these stu- ing basketball in the school’s gym last dents routinely endure as racial minori- semester. According to the individuals, ties in a predominantly white school. all of whom were black, a Marist secu- “A lot of students of color (more specif- rity officer singled out only their group ically) and other students, feel that at- and asked for them to display their tending school here is not just focusing school identification. After they did not on education and college experience. comply, the security officer invoked It’s proving your worth, proving your Poughkeepsie police to the scene. intelligence, proving your existence,” The individuals directly involved de- said Corally Valembrun ‘19, vice presi- clined to be interviewed or identified. dent of Marist’s inclusion and diversity Student Body President Ted Dolce ‘19 board. “It’s not just being a student, it’s spoke with the students and described being a student of color. It’s acting and the event on their behalf. living and walking and breathing as a During the night the incident took student of color because you know you place, Dolce said he was eating dinner just have to act a certain way, and that on campus when he received a call from adds a weight.” his friends, who were playing basket- Valembrun, a native of Haiti, had at ball in McCann. one time envisioned college to be “like “They said, ‘we’re being kicked out of the movies.” the gym, they want us to show ID but But as a minority student existing in they haven’t asked anybody else.’” a largely white, affluent institution, her When Dolce arrived at McCann, he saw romanticized notions quickly dissolved a number of Marist security vehicles into a more skeptical outlook. parked outside. “When I sit back and I think about ev- He described the timeline as follows: erything I’ve been through, it’s crazy to The security officer approached only me. Some people say I’ve graduated and the group of black students in the gym finished, I say I survived four years.” and asked for them to display their Throughout her four years at Marist, Marist ID’s in order to prove that they Valembrun has grappled with systemic were students. The men did not comply and covert racism that she feels is char- because they felt that they were being acteristic of modern America. racially profiled, and in response, the “It’s walking into a classroom and security officer called the Poughkeepsie talking about these issues and always police. expected to speak up and clarify or be a “Everybody wasn’t willing to show ID token for everybody else,” she said. “ It’s because they felt like they were being sitting in class, sitting next to somebody singled out because of their race and who tells you that you are worthless they were being profiled. They weren’t because of the color of your skin, and wrong, because all they were doing was your professor not doing much... just playing basketball and after that they continuing the conversation.” got the cops on them,” Dolce said. “It’s things like that where I never felt According to Dolce, the situation es- like a student; I had to survive four calated once the police officers arrived. years, keep my head down, go to class,” While Marist security briefed the police she said. officers on the situation, Dolce said he This survival mentality resonates turned to the student next to him, say- with Randy Paul ‘20, a safety on Marist’s ing, “let’s go.” He said the police officer football team. Growing up in Hunting- took his comment “with the wrong ton Station, Long Island, as a first gen- “Moon” by Peyton Euriah 20’ tone”, placed his hand by his holster “as eration American, Paul learned early on and the only reason why they’re here is don’t know what to say or how to han- if he was about to do something with it,” that the “system was against him.” that they’re good in a helmet and shoul- dle it,” Rivera said. But Rivera also sees and said, “what did you say to me.” “It’s a survival type of way of think- der pads,” Paul said. racism on campus as situational. Shortly after, Dolce said, another po- ing,” Paul said, “Expect for the worst. Candice Rivera ‘19, a computer sci- “Being a black student sets me apart, lice officer joined in and added, “say it Pray for the best.” ence student from Delaware, shared but it also depends on what type of per- again, we’re all men here.” Born to two Haitian parents, Paul’s similar sentiment as Paul. Being black son I’m around,” she said. “I’ve had oth- Dolce said he and his friends recog- heritage has guided many of his en- and Puerto Rican, she described her er professors who are really awesome.” nized where the situation was headed, deavours at Marist and beyond. more subtle encounters with racial pro- and they soon exited the gym. He used his athletic talent as a “tick- filing. “It’s about six black men who are et” to get out of Huntington Station, a Rivera wrestles with the challenges among police officers. I’m a criminal community, he says, is characterized by of not only being a racial minority on See RACE, Page 2 , Page 2 a lack of motivation to excel in higher campus, but also a minority as a female See pick-up basketball learning. in her classes. 2 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE NEWS

This gap in resources was illumi- tian fried pork and plantain, were made understanding my past and my strug- like the United States, culture doesn’t nated during Black History Month, incorrectly. gles, you’re not there, so do you truly change like that [snaps], you’re not Valembrun said, as she identified a “The food that was made was good, support me?” gonna feel the change in four years,” he RACE lack of initiative among administrative but it’s not what we wanted them to Nonetheless, the students have said. departments to spearhead events hon- make,” she said. spearheaded a number of initiatives to He derives hope from the tangible oring the occasion. February’s agenda “[The school] always reaches out to catalyze positive change. While Rive- progress the school has already made. RESOURCES NEEDED was largely pioneered by students, with the Italian American Society and P.S. I ra continues to push for diverse food “The foundations of a culture change Marist prides itself on its ongoing ef- members of SGA routinely reaching out Love You Day to make sure everything representation in the dining hall, the has started. By the strong efforts of our forts to diversify incoming classes and to administrators in order for ideas to is okay, so I don’t understand why this Diversity Board welcomed its inaugu- student body president and vice pres- accommodate underrepresented stu- materialize. is a big deal.” ral Women of Color Healing Group--a ident, a legacy is in place to showcase dents on campus. In 2018, the school “You do the bare minimum, then you space for women of color to unpack their hard work,” he said. welcomed its most diverse freshman expect students of color to be happy LACK OF STUDENT SUPPORT their experiences and collectively nav- As for Valembrun, education and class ever. Yet, as diversity increases and be okay. We don’t have the resourc- igate their struggles. Marist students open-mindedness are paramount in The problem of cultural incompe- quantifiably, Valembrun believes that es, so how exactly are we supposed to recently ushered in Red Fox Real Talk- shifting a community that is so ground- tency extends to the student culture, the school isn’t doing enough to service do that,” Valembrun said. -a program designed for students to ed in tradition. Valembrun says. While she feels that its minority students already on cam- Rivera, a student supervisor for So- discuss complex issues at the school “A lot of students here at Marist Marist is not “teaching kids what it is pus. dexo, saw similar issues with the Valley and beyond. Rivera was pleased with talking about coming to college and supposed to be teaching them,” she also “Starting from prospective students Café — an ongoing endeavour to diver- the comprehensive menu of events and working hard, that’s what our parents says that many of her peers fail to ed- that they’re bringing in—they need sify the dining hall menu by providing guest speakers for recent Black History want us to do. But when you are not just ucate themselves on black history--as to reach out to a more diverse pop- international cuisine for concentrated Months, including the visit from author working hard but you’re fighting and illustrated by the limited turnout of ulation, but more importantly when periods of time. and activist Michelle Alexander last surviving in this environment, how can white students at many Black History the students get here, they have to be Despite offering numerous tips and year. you truly excel,” Valembrun said. “So Month events. more understanding of these students’ urging Sodexo workers to approach her some of us are behind, some of us are “Everyone at Marist likes to say that backgrounds, because not everyone with any questions on how to proper- WHERE TO GO FROM HERE trying to catch up, when other students there’s diversity and there’s inclusion comes from an upper socioeconomic ly cook the meals, Rivera heard limited see this campus as a safe haven, a safe and they believe in equality, and all While noticing the increase in diver- background,” she said. “They have to be feedback prior to the event. She was place, a wonderful college experience. of that good, juicy stuff. But when it sity on campus since being here, Paul able to provide for these kids who are disappointed when a number of the Some of us are just barely making it comes to the support...you being there emphasized that cultural change does struggling.” plates, including the Jollof rice and Hai- through.” and you acknowledging me and you happen overnight. “Think of Marist

justice major, I recognize the histo- Body Vice President Ankofa Billips ‘19 occurrence was racial profiling. bias and stereotypes. The school also ry there and I recognize the dynamic to discuss steps forward following the “I’m not sure if there would be another released a climate survey last semester pICK-uP there,” Dolce said. event. Dolce outlined a few measures way to interpret security guards only to assess inclusivity at Marist. Blaisdell was not present at the time the school agreed upon implementing, asking black people for their ID and not Blaisdell expressed his commitment the event took place. However, he said which Blaisdell later confirmed. In ad- white people and then calling in the lo- to cultural competency training, noting bASKETBALL that, based on the information he had dition to cultural competency training cal police. This was a bunch of people that he maintains one of the most di- collected, the security officer, at some for Marist security, two student repre- playing basketball in a gym, not any verse departments on campus. point, approached all of the groups in sentatives--the vice president of diver- kind of altercation,” Rosen said. “I want students to feel as though they the gym for their Marist ID’s. sity and inclusion and the vice pres- Security profiling black students on can come to me,” he said. “There were three groups playing bas- ident of safety and security from the campus is not uncharacteristic, Dolce Rosen discussed the event at McCann ketball. The reports that I have indicate Student Government Association--will said. During his freshman year, he said in the context of “increasing awareness that the other two groups were asked to now sit on the hiring board for safety he was told by black upperclassmen of the dangers of implicit bias and re- identify their affiliation with the college and security. Dolce said that the securi- that he would frequently be asked for surgence of white supremacist activism as was the group that had called Ted. I ty officer responsible for calling the po- his Marist ID on campus. Though he in our country.” do not know if this transpired before or lice should be demoted or fired. He said feels that the the problem has dimin- “All of our students need to feel safe after Ted’s arrival,” Blaisdell said. It is this motion was also being considered. ished slightly during his time here, here and it is everyone’s responsibility unclear from whom Blaisdell obtained “To be that ignorant as to call the police random ID’ing still occurs. He said he to make sure that they do,” she said. this information. on a group of young, black men, why believes the Marist culture exacerbates As for Dolce, the school must be willing After the men exited the gym, the are you in such a position?” Dolce said. this behavior. to accept its flaws before meaningful incident diffused without further con- “That racial profiling was unnecessary “I think it applies to any campus, but progress can be made. frontation, but Dolce said that he was and frankly it makes you feel that you on our campus specifically, we have a “If we have that fake unity...it’s hard- deeply affected and ultimately went to do not belong here, that you do not be- superficial level of liberalism that we er to realize that, no, we do have racists therapy to process the event. long at a campus that you pay so much ascribe to, that we are here in a unity on this campus, and we do have people “I had experiences in my past that money to be at, on a campus that is sup- kumbaya, without recognizing that we that are bigots and prejudice in all sorts came up from that,” Dolce said. “It posed to be your home.” do have differences and people ascribe of ways. We just have to address it...” re-traumatizes you. It revictimizes you. Blaisdell said that he cannot comment certain stereotypes on those differenc- And you have to still process and still be on personnel matters. es,” he said. a person while people are demeaning Dr. Robyn Rosen, a professor of histo- Marist has hosted different programs and belittling and minimizing your ex- ry who provided Dolce with emotional in the past to educate the community perience to basically, at least you didn’t support following the event, wrote in on racial profiling and implicit bias, in- die.” an email to the The Circle that, based cluding a “Check Your Blind spots” tour Blaisdell met with Dolce and Student on what Dolce told her, she believes the in April, which addressed unconscious

African Diaspora Lecture Series: A Man of The Atlantic

BY KENNETH GUILLAUME operated centuries prior to his birth. “It Cudjoe was so accurately able to put Chief Copy Editor [the plantation mansion] reminded me dates and times on the events through- of a time gone past,” Cudjoe said. out the centuries prior to his birth, due Author Selwyn Cudjoe lectured at Cudjoe opened the lecture with the to a journal his great grandfather had Marist College on Feb. 25 in Fusco Re- history of a man who was faintly related kept, who was born merely one year cital Hall. The lecture subject matter to the main subject of his book, Andrew before slavery was ruled illegal by the pertained to his book “The Slave Mas- Haswell Green. Green as mentioned by British government. ter of Trinidad: William Hardin Burnley Cudjoe was the “father of greater New While Cudjoe repeatedly acknowl- and the Nineteenth Century Atlantic York,” but before his work in N.Y. he was edged the racist ideals that frequented World”. an overseer on the Burnley plantation. slave owners of the time, and especially This lecture is apart of the African While initially this seemed arbitrary, Burnley, he did state the business ideal Diaspora, an academic lecture series, the undertone Cudjoe set with this un- Burnley held was very intelligent. “We and was sponsored by the World Affairs related man tied into the entire perso- also understand the business practices Council of the Hudson Valley and the na and legacy of the Trinidadian slave of that time,” Cudjoe said. He went on to Center for Multicultural Affairs. owner William Hardin Burnley. call him “slick” in his business dealings. Cudjoe’s talk kicked off the series Burnley at one point was, “one of the Cudjoe drew his comparisons of Burn- and comes at the end of Black History biggest slave owners at that time in the ley’s racist thoughts to that of Thomas Month, which has been full of various country,” Cudjoe said. Prior to the abo- Carlyle, the infamous author of the “Oc- lectures and speakers. lition of slavery by the British govern- casional Discourse on the Negro Ques- Cudjoe is a frequently published ment, Cudjoe stated that Burnley had tion,” considered the most prominent author, as well as an accomplished 14 sugar estates and nearly 980 slaves. piece of racist literature. professor at Cornell, Ithaca, Fordham, He was compensated by the British gov- While Burnley was a racist, and a Harvard, etc. He has been serving as a ernment for up to $53 million USD in to- horrible man, Cudjoe acknowledges the faculty member at Wellesley College day’s conversion. importance that he had played in the since 1986. Throughout the lecture, Cudjoe kept history of not just Trinidad, but the at- Having grown up on a sugar planta- referring to Burnley as, “a man of the lantic world. “[Burnley’s] a very import- tion in Trinidad, Cudjoe was curious atlantic,” meaning this slave owner in ant man of the time,” Cudjoe said. about the history of the plantation in Trinidad had ties all over the Atlantic, Members of Cudjoe’s family still re- which William Hardin Burnley, the whether it was British parliament or side in the area of the Burnley planta- subject of his recent works, owned and the American government, his influence tion, and the town he was born in. Caption: Selwyn Cudjoe lectured in Fusco Recital Hall apart of the African Diaspora lecture series on was enormous. Feb. 25. (Kenneth Guillaume 20’ Photo) 3 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE NEWS Marist Announces MEET THE TEAM Summer Installment of EDITORIAL President & Editor-in-Chief ALYSSA HURLBUT

Manhattan Program Managing Editors HANNAH KIRK BY PAISLEY HADDAD the cost of attendance in the program TARA GUAIMANO Contributor in order to help students become more immersed in city life. Activities include News Editor The Marist in Manhattan program, usu- tickets to Broadway shows, sporting ALEXANDRIA WATTS ally offered in the spring and fall semes- events, and other activities. ters, is now being offered as a summer Housing will be identical to the nor- Features Editor mal program, being the 1760 Third program. SARAH LYNCH Announced in early Feb., the summer Street Residence Hall from Education installment of Marist in Manhattan will Housing Services. The 1760 Third be a 10-week program, in which stu- Street Residence offers amenities such Opinion Editor dents can now live and work in the city as a laundry room, communal kitchen, MAKENA GERA during the summer. and a gym. However, the summer pro- Key differences between the summer gram is limited to 20 students at the Lifestyles Editor program and the fall and spring pro- moment, but the program hopes to in- RAPHAEL BERETTA grams include students not having a crease that number. MADISON ZOEY VETTORINO full schedule of classes as well as their “I am thrilled to have any opportu- internship, and a unique one-credit of- nity to live and learn in New York City Arts & Culture Editor fering that will be available for the sum- and get a hands-on experience from an ELIZABETH PAGANO mer program only. Summer Marist in internship,” said Marleah Dentes ‘21, Manhattan students will be able to earn a prospective applicant for the new up to three credits. summer program. “I appreciate that Sports Editors “We conceived of the Manhattan Sum- they have expanded the program into MICHAEL MINARDI mer Program as a way for students to the summer, because I was having a JACK MCELDUFF enhance their career prospects,” said difficult time finding a semester in my Gerald McNulty, communication and schedule for the program. Living more Chief Copy Editor media studies director for Marist in than five hours from the city, I had to KENNETH GUILLAUME Manhattan. jump on the chance to not have to com- “With that view in mind, we thought mute to the city.” it would be helpful to design a new ad- Internship placements for the past Chief of Graphic Design vanced career class. Dean Lyn Lepre Marist in Manhattan include NBC, EMILY YEN suggested that we combine leadership DeVries Global, Nickelodeon, Chanel, CHUN LI ‘KEN’ HUANG study with several career development The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), topics and so that gave us a new focus and Hearst Publications. Graphic Designers for what we hope will be an interesting Although most students in previous SYDNEY KYSAR and challenging course: Communica- semesters have majored in communi- GEORGIA REIDY tion & Leadership in the Workplace,” cation, media studies, fashion, and art, McNulty said. the summer program is open to all stu- Faculty Advisor According to McNulty, a summer dents. KATHLEEN MCNULTY Marist in Manhattan program has been “I believe the Marist in Manhattan in the works for a while now. program is a great way to test your in- “Many students participate in in- dependence and see how you handle a CONTACT US ternships during the summer. Growing completely different lifestyle than the numbers of students are interning in one you have on campus” said former [email protected] New York City and so it made sense to Marist in Manhattan participant Lydia maristcircle.com expand the program into the summer Deluca ‘20. “I learned so much not only term,” he said. in the field I interned in, but how to bal- An activity fee will also be added to ance a completely new life routine.” Photo by Triston Dunn Fashion Department Mourns Loss of Beloved Professor

theatre world and began performing BY HANNAH KIRK when he was just seven years old. He Managing Editor gained experience early in his career when he became the personal assistant Senior Professional Lecturer of Fash- and dresser to ZaSu Pitts, a silent ion, Richard Kramer, passed away in his film star. In that position Kramer had sleep the night of Feb. 27, 2019. He was the opportunity to travel around the in his early 70’s. country with Pitts, an experience which Faculty of the Marist fashion depart- would eventually inspire his lively ment became concerned when he did teaching style. not show up for his classes on Thurs- “As a specialist in costume history, day, Feb. 28, and gave no notice for his Richard represented the classic ‘sage absence. Kramer had no family in the on the stage’ -- presenting engaging, area and was unmarried with no kids, sometimes very entertaining theatrical according to Radley Cramer, the direc- descriptions of historic periods and tor of the Marist fashion program. Cra- how fashion reflected the spirit of the mer was a close friend and colleague times,” Cramer said. “He brought the of Kramer for more than a decade. The history of costume to life. He was an fashion director had a contact that was expert, with precise presentation and able to check on Kramer, and reported master of his teaching. He added a lot back on his passing. of emotion, which the faculty admired.” The professor’s teaching career at Kramer retired in 2017, however he Marist spanned nearly 20 years and still continued to teach two courses: was described by Cramer as “a long- History of Costume and History of standing pillar of the fashion program.” Modern Fashion. Both these classes are Kramer came to Marist when the noted for attracting students of various fashion program was small and was majors, reaching far beyond just the looking to develop. He was influential fashion department. Cramer will be in setting the tone of the program, taking over the professor’s classes for Cramer said. He was eager to take on the remainder of the semester. projects and spearhead initiatives that The professor will be greatly missed would eventually make Marist fashion by faculty and students, beyond just the a leading program. Kramer reportedly fashion program. helped find the Silver Needle Fashion As Cramer said, “Somewhere Richard Show, Marist fashion’s biggest event of is rehearsing a new play, planning a the year. show or telling a great story.” According to Cramer, the professor Richard Kramer (Left) and Radley Cramer (Right) at a photoshoot for the Fashion Look book was “larger than life.” He entered the 4 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE FEATURES What Makes Desmond Murray Tick?

many roles at Marist, including former tick.” Therefore, Desmond is more than editor of Diversity Works Magazine content with his role, jokingly stating and former Affirmative Action Officer. “I don’t know when I’m going to leave He is also the founder of Road to the Marist College. They might literally Workplace, an initiative which con- have to tell me to stop working.” nects students with quality companies And when it comes to his upbeat and organizations, such as Goldman persona, Desmond eloquently puts Sachs, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Pen- it, “It is difficult for me not to spread guin Random House, and more. With the joy.” Each day, he wishes cheer for this program, students travel to New students and staff members. He enjoys York City and observe the culture and to uplift spirits and foster sureness. He environment of various work settings. brings up his mother and credits her He shares, “The key thing is getting stu- effort for this remarkable outlook. The dents out with alumni and employers two share a strong bond and uniquely so they can see if this is what they want graduated college on the exact same to do for the rest of their life.” day. His mother was a teller at Citibank Today, Desmond is concentrated while she attended and completed on being the Associate Director for her degree at Fordham University. She the Employer Experience, a recent worked hard and gained the title of promotional role that presented him officer, but sadly faced age discrimina- with a fresh perspective to work. He tion. She trained college students who creates internship opportunities and quickly surpassed her standing, despite full time jobs for all Marist students in her sound experience. Desmond says, every program and school. To do this, “Me and my brother watched her all he must visit and build reputable rela- our lives. She taught us everything. My tionships with prestigious employers mother didn’t get no handouts, she from various cities across the country. busted her tail.” He points to a detailed white Desmond admits he also faces board and envisions his upcoming career difficulties, stating that work plans. He is humble, more eager to dis- is not “always rosy.” Nonetheless, he cuss this work than his personal self. has learned to calmly resolve any issue He states, “I’ve been inspired. I always and he is excited for the growth of his have so much fun helping students and responsibilities at Marist. His best Photo by Ken Huang 20’ I get a thrill out of meeting employers. advice, “Never give up, like never. Don’t BY MADELINE CASALINO My calling is employer relations and take no for an answer. In terms of life and a radio host by night. Desmond So, he picked up, left the Bronx for Staff Writer my other calling is being honest. I and career, it might take the shape you played mellow beats, Jazz and slow good, and attended a career fair for always tell the truth.” want and it might not, but you have to What appeared to be another mundane songs, focusing on the moment, not yet Howard University in Washington D.C. With the help of technology, Des- be open to risk and open to failure.” Friday shift at the library Writing realizing the importance of internships Here he landed another internship mond has and continues to discover Additionally, believing in the brilliant Center was pleasantly interrupted by and professional planning. Fortunately, with the Poughkeepsie Journal. much achievement. He uses LinkedIn forces of nature, Desmond urges brightness. Deskbound and slightly after his junior year, with the help of Like any internship, this ended, and other online methods to locate students to always carry a resume with daydreaming, a man approached a connection from his mother, he was forcing him to once again seek a new potential connections and impressive them. Whether it be tucked in a journal the office, ultra-focused on my gaze hired as a summer intern for the Public career. He was searching and curious alumni. Nevertheless, this process is or coat pocket, there is always chance and declared, “I want to tell you…I Affairs Department at the energy com- for change. He worked various as- not as effortless as it seems. Desmond to meet employers. hope you have a great day.” This once pany, Con Edison. Life felt right. He was sorted positions, including a temp job shares, “I still need to talk to people in Marveling at the vast expansion mysterious, but now familiar figure is young, saving money and confident in with IBM and a teacher’s assistant in person. I need to put on a suit and tie of Marist, including new innovations the wholly admired Desmond Murray. his future. the New Paltz Central School District. and hit the pavement.” such as the Marist in Manhattan space, Although recognized for his friendli- After Desmond graduated, he At one point, Desmond was jobless Executive Director of the Center Desmond states now more than ever ness and ease, the road to attainment interned again with Con Edison. He felt and left with merely one option— to for Career Services, Dr. Mary O. Jones before it is a great time to be engaged had its fair share of unexpected turns assured. He had employment, a degree collect unemployment. Finally, he came confirms that Desmond embodies an on campus. He concludes, “I have and complications, requiring dedica- in communication and hope to ulti- across an opening within the Higher influential force on campus. She states, a good quality of life. I never really tion and ample optimism. mately be on television or to work in Education Opportunity Program, HEOP, “He is a natural networker, top student worked for money and I’m not rich, but Raised by a single mother within the media. However, when Con Edison at Marist College. advocate, and one of the best col- I really think I’m rich in blessings.” the concrete boroughs of New York, offered Desmond a recommendation Desmond interviewed for and leagues I have ever met. For decades, Some working people rank wealth Desmond explains, “the Bronx is my letter, rather than a full-time posi- accepted the position at Marist, not Desmond has served as the “heart” of and status as the most significant life.” At age 18, his mother posed two tion, his perception began to change. knowing it would be home for an enor- Career Services. His smile, enthusiasm determiners of success. Although de- options: attend college or move out He reflects, “I didn’t deal with life mous chapter of his life. He was glad to and charisma has helped countless sirable, these are not the only channels and find an apartment. He and his realistically. I was working there. It was have security, but something still felt students achieve career success.” to fortune. Positivity is also power and younger brother decided it would be comfortable, it was nice, but at that off. After a couple years in the HEOP Considering this contagious per- no professional journey should require easier to go to college, so Desmond point I knew it wasn’t going to work.” Office, Desmond considered leaving. sonality, it is challenging to understand the sacrifice of kindness. Desmond attended the State University of New Since Desmond did not anticipate this Thankfully, he was informed of an open why Desmond has not left Marist for Murray proves purpose comes from York at New Paltz while his brother outcome, he was forced to move home place in Career Services and decided to the potential of “bigger” things. Still, the wisdoms of within. His words are began a year later, across the river at to the Bronx. Like any college student stay and work within that department the students keep him motivated. long-lasting, monumental and entirely Marist College. who experienced four sweet years of instead. It was the perfect choice for Whenever students share their prog- pure. No matter the occasion, he up- College for Desmond was “the freedom, Desmond was not pleased Desmond and thus, the pieces of his ress to employment or thank him or his holds to spread happiness throughout best life.” He was actively involved, to be back living under the rules and identity forged closer together. coworkers for their aid and support, Marist and beyond. working as a room advisor by day guidelines of someone besides himself. Desmond is a person who played he emphasizes, “That’s what makes me Salsa Fresca Moves Into Route 9 Location with Student Deals BY GRACE MAEDA open closer to the Marist College “The prices are definitely affordable Staff Writer campus. He added that the quality and for college students, especially their $5 Students returned this spring semester taste of the food at Salsa Fresca is much deal,” Flynn said. With a student ID, Sal- better than Sodexo. sa Fresca offers a $5 special on week- to find a new neighbor. Located directly Photo by Ken Huang 20’ across Marist College on Route 9, Salsa “It’s not necessarily healthier than days from 2 to 4 p.m. From Monday Fresca is a new and convenient choice Sodexo, but it seems more fresh,” through Friday, their happy hour draws for students. Ronan said. crowds of students during the week. With Gia’s and Giacomo’s dedicat- Signature burritos, bowls, quesadil- Customers can also join the Salsa ed to pizza, Yeung Ho II for Chinese las, tacos, nachos, and salads are all on Club, a way to receive emails or texts cuisine, and Falafel Town for Middle the menu at Salsa Fresca, as well as the about monthly promotions, secret Eastern dishes, Marist College students option to build your own meal. Chips specials, and exclusive coupons. lacked a Mexican option. Now just a and salsa come with every dish and Students are taking advantage of the short walk away, Salsa Fresca fits the guac, along with other sides, can be deals at Salsa Fresca. Having already bill. purchased for extra. gone to the Mexican restaurant five “I love Mexican food,” said Justin Kirsch recommends Fire on the times this semester, Erica Capobianco Kirsch ‘20 about the Mexican grill. Mountain, a pile of nachos piled high ‘21 considers herself a regular. “They “Salsa Fresca is just walking distance of on a plate. “It was fantastic,” Kirsch rock for the $5 special. It’s so smart,” my house.” said. In comparison to the Dining Hall’s she said. “The burrito bowls are Matt Ronan ‘21 is also a fan of Salsa Taco Tuesday, Kirsch said, “Anything I amazing.” Fresca’s location. eat is better than Sodexo.” In Sodexo’s defense, Capobianco add- “It’s very convenient being right Agreeing with Kirsch and Ronan, ed that “Sodexo gets a bad rap. I think across the street,” Ronan said. As a Erin Flynn ‘21 said Salsa Fresca is a it’s better compared to other schools. student who orders out almost every tastier option than Sodexo and serves It’s just Salsa Fresca seems more fresh day, Ronan said Salsa Fresca is a tasty higher quality meals. She said the and feels like quality, good ingredients. option and more restaurants should Mexican grill is also a budget-friendly You also get a substantial meal.” choice. Photo by Grace Maeda 21’ 5 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE FEATURES Students Aim to Increase Civic Engagement on Campus

BY HANNAH KIRK Managing Editor

The Harvard Kennedy School held the annual National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement conference early in February. The conference welcomed students and faculty from over 35 col- leges and universities. Colleges that attended ranged from big state univer- sities to community colleges to small private colleges, and various sizes and types in between. This year, Marist had the honor of being invited to the confer- ence and sent undergraduate students Pam Armas ‘20, Gabrielle Salko ‘21, and Fall 2018 graduate Julia McCarthy. The National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement focuses on vot- ing initiatives on college campuses, thus this year’s conference reflected the success of 2018 voting and discussed ways to increase voter registration and voting leading up to the 2020 Presiden- tial election. As it was Marist’s first year attend- ing, there was little to analyze regard- ing statistics acquired by Marist in re- cent years; however, Armas, Salko and McCarthy were able to evaluate other schools and their strategies to increase civic engagement on campus. “It was cool because since we are in the beginning stages, we could see what worked and what did not work for colleges,” Armas explained. “We know what may have worked for other places may not be realistic for us. We have the opportunity to mold it to whatever we want it to be and believe will be most Left to Right: Pam Armas ‘20, Gabrielle Salko ‘21, Julia McCarthy ‘18 effective.” The trio laid out a series of steps to achieve some short term goals. MyMarist which will direct students to possible and doable with the right peo- sation about civic engagement and be- garnered the least number of student “The first step is to increase regis- a website called Turbovote, where they ple and the drive to do so.” coming educated is an important topic voters in previous elections. tration at Marist... to gauge where the register to vote. Another step would Armas added that coalitions can be to be discussing regularly. “The issue of youth voting is beyond students are at in terms of voting. This involve joining the National Study of formed with various groups on campus, “There is the question of how do we important. We sometimes forget our means, for now, collecting data about Learning, Voting, and Engagement, a and is an easy way to include as many teach this and keep students involved power as younger people, but we are students, using a campus-wide survey, system they found many other colleges voices as possible, and will push the im- and engaged in civics? How do we cre- now the largest voting block,” Salko asking if they are registered, if they used at the conference, which could portance of civic engagement. ate the discussion?” Armas said. “Col- said. “Our activism and our engagement have ever used an absentee ballot, etc.,” sum up the information of people who Armas learned at the conference that lege is the time where you learn to have can change everything. We need to take Salko said. are registered to vote, including their by the 2020 Presidential election, cur- this difficult conversation and to learn action to engage as many students as Armas explained options they had gender, age, major and home state. rent college students will make up the to listen to the other side.” possible in this process on our campus.” discussed in order to increase registra- Salko believes the most realistic next largest voting age group in the United The statistics gathered by other col- tion. One is to include a link located on step is to build a coalition. “It is totally States, therefore starting the conver- leges discovered that STEM field majors

Pam Armas ‘20(Right) and Gabrielle Salko ‘21(Left) laying out a plan for Marist to increase en- 6 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE FEATURES Sophomores Kickstart Red Fox Real Talk, an Open Forum About Controversial Topics

BY ANTHONY CABRAL regarding controversial matters. administration recognized a need sations originally introduced are sored event drew 31 students, an Staff Writer Moderator Declan Fung ‘21 said the for this open forum at Marist but not always the same conversations impressive turnout for a new pro- program consists of “completely acknowledged the lengthy process at the end of the night. Moderators gram on campus. Beginning with a kickoff event on voluntary events that we urge peo- of establishing a club on campus. have an idea of the direction of the The program’s moderators hope Feb. 4, students now are invited ple to join. [Red Fox Real Talk] is a To overcome this obstacle, SGA discussion, but students are the that Red Fox Real Talk will eventu- to a special event hosted by the space where people can speak their agreed to sponsor these discus- ones that guide the discourse. Gi- ally develop into a club on campus Student Government Association minds without feeling judgement.” sions as events on campus rather gliotti and Fung both attribute their where new members are invited (SGA) every other Monday night in Fung said. than an official club, and Red Fox moderating skills to Dr. Addrain to discuss contemporary contro- one of the River Rooms. Sophomores Celeste Gigliotti, Real Talk was born. Conyers and Dr. Stacy Williams, versial topics. For now, however, The new program entitled Red Declan Fung and Steven Ciravolo “Students come in and we offer both professors at Marist. the moderators are encouraging Fox Real Talk provides a safe place brought this event to life after Gi- the students information on a [con- After a briefing on the topic of all students to join in the program for students to discuss controver- gliotti conducted a focus group for troversial] topic with a ‘grey area,’ the discussion, students are divid- every other Monday night at 9:15 sial topics proctored by a group of her COM 200 Research Methods meaning there are two defined ed into equally-divided groups. p.m. in the Murray Student Center. student moderators. Projected on course last semester. The subject sides of the argument but still room This step is implemented to pro- “We are looking to make Marist the screen above is a picture relat- of her focus group was “Discussion for discussion in the middle,” Ci- vide a more intimate conversation a more knowledgeable place about ed to the controversy, setting the of Race on Marist Campus.” Fung ravolo said. “Our first meeting was between students and a more man- issues like this,” Gigliotti said. “As scene for a lively discussion. participated in the focus group, af- about Colin Kaepernick, the themes ageable number of students for a [mostly] homogenous student The purpose of Red Fox Real Talk ter which the two agreed that more that evoke out of this topic include moderators to host. body it is easy to forget issues that is to start meaningful discussion discussions like these need to hap- freedom of speech and respect for The first meeting discussed the you are not directly facing, this on campus in a safe environment pen on campus. Ciravolo was an veterans. We introduce one specific Colin Kaepernick controversy, con- event is important because it raises where students are encouraged early supporter of the idea. topic and that opens up into much cerning the athlete’s decision to awareness for those social justice to voice their views and opinions The three went on to present the broader topics.” take a knee during the national an- issues.” idea as a club to SGA. The current Gigliotti added that the conver- them out of protest. The SGA-spon-

How to Get an Internship While Abroad

BY MARY SIMMONDS it does help to start the internship Contributor process before you go abroad be- cause someone might be able to Students can face many challenges interview you while you are still throughout the internship search home.” These tips will help make process with employers looking for the process less stressful. Lastly, interns with abundant experience remember to keep up with your and a pool of possibly thousands of emails, which is something that can other people applying for the same be easily forgotten when exploring position. Now, imagine attempt- your home for the next four months ing to acquire an internship while or when traveling to a new country. abroad in a different country with Lauren Vecchio ’19 also went obstacles such as time differences abroad to Florence, Italy during and interviews with technical diffi- her spring semester of 2018. She culties to overcome. had worked extremely hard to Three students shared tips for have an internship finalized in the successfully obtaining an intern- beginning of her semester abroad ship while abroad. only to have it fall through. This Diana Cosgrove ‘19 went abroad brought her back to step one of in the spring semester of 2018 to the internship process. She spent Florence, Italy. She found that most hours reaching out to connections interviewers were not fond of not- and other employers who might in-person interviews, and that it help, creating project presenta- was difficult to find a common time tions for companies interested in to interview since there was a six- her, and communicating back and hour time difference to consider. forth with the company. She wasn’t This led her to start exercising the able to secure an internship for connections she had acquired from the summer until the last week of previous jobs and internships, May, which was also her last week which is how she obtained her in- abroad. Vecchio shared, “that even ternship for the following summer. though it was stressful, it taught me Cosgrove stressed “to not think to compartmentalize things as well you’re annoying them” because as to put things aside when travel- they want to see that you are inter- ing.” ested in interning for their compa- All three students had a differ- ny. Her last piece of advice was to ent, but still stressful, experience remember to bring business tops while looking for an internship or a blazer with you in case you do abroad; however, each emphasized have a Skype interview. the importance of remembering Jenna Vanadia ‘19 also went that abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime abroad the spring semester of opportunity. This internship pro- 2018 to Florence, Italy. She came cess shouldn’t overcome your life across similar issues as Cosgrove and get in the way of you discov- did, such as time differences and ering your new home for the next interviewers not liking not-in- four months or other countries you person interviews, but she mostly have always dreamed of visiting. found it difficult not having easy This is the time to take advantage access to Marist College’s Career of being so close to other fascinat- Services. Vanadia advised “to not ing countries, so don’t focus that be shy asking for help from people energy only on getting that intern- on Marist College’s campus, such ship. Take this chance to discover as advisors.” She also emphasized the world as well as yourself. that “it’s vital to be proactive, and Photo taken by Sydney Kysar 7 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE OPINION Away from Deception

BY JENNA BOCCABELLA es The Reproductive Health Act (RHA) This is about access, not encourage- means that if at any point a woman is to formation from the 21st century, The & MATT HARRIS that was recently passed by the New ment. give birth to her fetus after 24 weeks, it American College of Obstetricians and York State Legislature. The RHA was In Rhode Island, there were two bills is able to live. Therefore, abortions be- Gynecologists (ACOG) takes the official Contributors framed in the article as a radical depar- discussed in January, the Reproductive come quite limited after that. In terms position that “abortions are necessary In the Feb. 8 copy of the Marist Circle, ture from current law, when in reality Privacy Act (RPA) and the Reproductive of scope, per the CDC, only 1.3 percent in a number of circumstances to save an opinion piece regarding reproduc- it was a modernization of New York’s Health Care Act (RHCA). Both the RPA of abortions are performed after 21 the life of a woman or to preserve her tive rights, titled “Down from Radical- abortion laws, bringing New York state and RHCA only allow abortion up to the weeks. The vast majority of abortions health. Unfortunately, pregnancy is not ism,” was published. The piece promul- law to the benchmark of Roe v. Wade. point of fetal viability. These bills leave take place when the fetus is not viable. a risk-free life event.” ACOG is a premier gated to the Marist community was rife New York’s former abortion laws, the decisions to the patient’s healthcare This makes describing the features of professional organization with 58,000 with misleading and with manipulative which were last amended in 1970, three provider. Much like the New York RHA, the fetus nothing more than a rhetori- healthcare providers as members. comments. It condemned reproductive years before Roe v. Wade, banned abor- Rhode Island’s RHCA moves to estab- cal tool for pro-life advocates to elicit a An assumption within the Feb. 8 rights legislation in four states, misrep- tion after 24 weeks of pregnancy unless lish a right to a safe and legal abortion misguided emotional response. opinion article is that supporting re- resented facts about the legislation and there was an immediate threat to the within state law. Having a late-term abortion is nei- productive rights is somehow radical. health science, purposely manipulated life of the mother. These provisions did ther an effortless nor easy process, it is We offer a reminder that the U.S. Su- facets of the abortion debate to stir op- not match the federal ruling, which al- deeply emotional and logistically com- preme Court held in 1972, that much position, and stooped to name-calling lowed for abortions after 24 weeks if "lets talk plicated. Many women have to travel to of the same principles codified in the to posit an incredibly shallow view ac- the fetus is non-viable or if there is a a different state, find funds, and consult RHA were constitutionally sound. Rad- cusing thousands of murder. This Feb. threat to the life of the patient. Instead, about the facts to find proper healthcare providers. All icalism does not mean ensuring a con- 8 opinion article, and pundits who es- the old New York State law criminalized of these logistical steps are in addition stitutionally afforded right continues pouse similar propaganda, contribute women who sought abortions after 24 and truths of to the emotional toll taken on the moth- despite the efforts of pro-life advocates to the current era of hyper-partisan weeks. This resulted in women being er. Across the United States, 43 states in New York state and across the coun- politics. Healthy discourse is facilitated denied care, having to travel out of state abortion, not have restrictions on late-term abor- try. As reported by PEW Research, for with facts, civil debate, and respect for to receive care, and suffering as a result tions, as is their right established in Roe the past 20 plus years, a majority of the principles of democracy. It is under- of their inability to pay for care. To clar- v. Wade. However, this does not give Americans agree that abortion should mined with manipulation, “alternative ify, the RHA brought New York state law the misguided credence to pro-life politicians that con- be legal in most or all cases. No matter facts,” and wildly objectionable reli- to federal standards by removing anti- tinue to impose restrictions on abortion how you look at the data, by age, race, gious platitudes. quated restrictions to abortions later in rhetoric that and implement “trigger laws.” These gender, etc., the majority of Americans In this piece, we aim to set the record pregnancy. Additionally, it decriminal- laws would go into effect if Roe v. Wade believe that women should be afforded straight by providing accurate evidence ized abortion and ensured that licensed inflames were overturned and immediately lim- the right to choose. about reproductive rights legislation health professionals, not just doctors, it access to safe and legal abortions. We are not advocating that one side is and offering a nondiscriminatory can provide abortion care. politics today" These restrictions do not now, and will right and one is wrong. It is your right perspective about a debate that is ev- With the possibility of Roe v. Wade not if passed, achieve their purpose. Let to dissent with all your heart against er-present in America’s cultural wars. being threatened at the federal level, us not forget our history where women current law. But, it is wholly unaccept- To start, advocates for reproductive the RHA ensures that citizens of New In Vermont, a bill that is indeed sup- died every day from unsafe and illegal able to use manipulative strategies and health are not encouraging women to York state have access to safe and le- ported by 91 Vermont State Repre- abortions or complications from child- grossly unacceptable religious-cen- seek abortions. Reproductive health gal abortions. The increase in access to sentatives, was voted on by the House birth. tered shame to change public opinion supporters are advocating for the safe abortion is imperative. It allows wom- Human Services Committee and passed According to a Guttmacher report and shift public discourse further into and legal availability of options, which en to choose when, whether, and how 8-3 after a sentence quoted in the Feb. (2013), around 25 percent of women the hyper-partisan and ill-informed includes birth control, morning-after they start a family. The RHA is critical 8 opinion article was removed. The under 45 have had an abortion and 59 strain that plagues America today. We medication, in-clinic abortions, and for women’s dignity, sense of self, and sentence in the bill read as follows, “a percent of women who choose an abor- have to elevate discourse beyond the medication-based abortions. This is livelihood. fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus shall tion are mothers. The context of the finger pointing, shaming, misogynistic, an issue of healthcare, and of personal The Feb. 8 opinion article also men- not have independent rights under Ver- abortion debate is far more complex and misinformed style that pro-life sup- choice, not an issue for circus politics. tions the efforts of three other states, mont law.” The committee chair, Repre- than the killing of “all of the innocent porters embrace. Weighing in on a person’s difficult and Virginia, Rhode Island, and Vermont. sentative Ann Pugh, prior to holding the children who have been killed by abor- We believe there are dozens of is- sensitive reproductive rights, which are Virginia House Bill 2491 would ease vote stressed she, “[knows] that people tion since the decision in Roe v. Wade,” sues that the Marist community, and enshrined in law, is going beyond a de- some restrictions on abortion. It would disagree with the fundamental aspects as some pundits would have you be- by extension New York State citizens, cent sense of discretion. not change the time limit or window of this bill, but as we have crafted this lieve. could agree upon. Issues like a better Women seeking an abortion are to seek an abortion, rather it extends bill, it does not change what is currently In reference to yet another mislead- child services system, more access to choosing that option for a myriad of women’s options under certain health the policy, the legal context, in Vermont, ing part of the Feb. 8 opinion article, the contraceptives, or better health and re- complex and deeply personal reasons. circumstances. To clarify, infanticide, it does not craft any new law.” author uses a quote from 1967 to rein- productive education. Instead, we have There is no reason for partisan pro-life or the murder of newborns, is illegal in Scope and context—both of which force that the health of the mother is outdated and Machiavellian tactics advocates to intervene in a conversa- Virginia. No reproductive rights groups were missing from the Feb. 8 opinion ar- rarely threatened to a degree that would printed in our student newspaper to di- tion between a healthcare provider support a policy of infanticide. None- ticle—are important to consider when warrant an abortion. The second quote vide discourse and opinion. We laid out and their patient. The decision to ter- theless, pro-life advocates and the pres- discussing abortion. While we will not used is from Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a the truth behind the veneer as best we minate a pregnancy, within the bounds ident of the United States continue to dwell on the fetal development stages pro-life advocate. Furthermore, both of could and we urge you to research and of established law, is the mother’s. We push a narrative that distorts the truth. because it distracts from the point at these quotes are found on the pro-life support causes worthy of an informed are not advocating for women to seek The goal of the Virginia bill is to, in ex- hand, it is necessary to discuss the via- website American Life League (ALL). In citizenry. Let’s talk about abortion, but abortions, we are advocating for the tremely rare circumstances, offer more bility of the fetus at certain stages. The fact, they are the only two quotes found let’s talk about the facts and truths of availability of healthcare-based choices. options to women with complicated rationale behind the 24-week mark is in defense of ALL’s health of the moth- abortion, not the misguided rhetoric The Feb. 8 opinion article address- and heart wrenching choices to make. that the fetus becomes viable. Viable er position on their website. To use in- that inflames politics today.

‘Screen Time’ Is My New Frenemy

BY MAKENA GERA the last seven days that details your way to get your attention than with a on my own. But maybe it’s time to get and 52 minutes I spend on Produc- Opinion Editor weekly totals. notification. some help. I basically need an interven- tivity apps make up for it? Either way, But as interesting as all this informa- So far, I’ve been too stubborn to put tion for the 10 hours and 19 minutes a my love-hate relationship with Screen The average amount of time I spend tion sounds, when you actually look at on any of these limits. I’ve thought that I week I somehow spend on Social Net- Time is going to end up benefitting me scrolling through Instagram every day your own stats, it’s pretty horrifying. could just kick my phone-overuse habit working apps. But maybe the two hours in the end. is 17 minutes. I refuse to write down the amount of The first time I checked my activity times I “pick up” my phone every day, on the app, I grossly overestimated the because the number is actually appall- amount of time I actually spend on it. ing. What’s even more embarrassing is Having heard stories of people spend- the ratio of “pickups” to notifications. ing upwards of two hours endlessly The ratio is massive, as the former is un- scrolling, I thought I was going to be fortunately a lot larger than the latter. in for a rude awakening. But, it turned But that’s just a side note. The amount out that I was actually kind of proud. of time I actually spend on my phone You averaged 17 minutes isn’t really that much, and per day (not just on Instagram) is an av- compared to a lot of other people I was erage of one hour and 26 minutes a day. 10 hours, 19 minues feeling pretty good about the time spent It’s not too bad, but it’s not too great ei- on my phone. ther. I guess the quick scrolls here and of screen time That is, until I realized that it was sim- there, the checks between classes and ply the time spent on Instagram that the much-needed homework breaks re- last week was so low, and the time spent on my ally do add up quickly. phone in general is actually much, much The false sense of superiority I felt higher. with my 17 minute average has since I finally encountered that rude awak- been demolished. ening I expected a few weeks ago when It’s a blessing and a curse to know I started using Apple’s “Screen Time.” how much time you spend on your Located in the Settings app, it’s a tool phone per day. It’s good to be trans- I would recommend for anyone who parent about your addiction, and to be wants to know how much time they’re aware of the exact portion of your day actually spending with their phone. that you’re wasting away. But the bad Not only does it track the amount of part is, you have to feel bad about it. time you spend looking at your screen One good thing, though, is that Screen each day, it breaks down your usage Time also has a built-in way for you to into categories like Social Networking remedy it. (Apple really does think of and Productivity. It gives you a list of everything). The app also lets you set your most used apps and how long you limits on the amount of time you can spend on each one, how many times spend on each app, and get notifica- you pick up your phone per hour, and tions sent to you when you’ve gone over how many notifications you get each your limit. I mean, when you’re on your day. You can even look at a report from phone all day there really is no better Comic by Sydney Kysar 21’ 8 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE OPINION

Sandy Hook is More Than a Talking Point

Image Courtsey of ABC News

BY JOSEPH PERROTTA the students in my study hall, immedi- spent the day visiting the families of the This article is due to my editor this that Republican politicians be forced Staff Writter ately went on the internet to try to fig- victims—trying to comfort them and Thursday, Feb 14. Coincidentally, this to look at the autopsy photos of the ure out what was happening. help them make sense of the evil they Thursday is also the one year anniver- kids who were gunned down in Sandy We read article after article about had just confronted. sary of the mass shooting at Marjory Hook before they vote on gun control On Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, Presidential how there had been a shooting in the When I went back to school, it was Stoneman Douglas High School in Park- legislation, I have just two words to say hopeful Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) town we all knew was but a short car announced over the loudspeaker that land, Florida. I am already bracing my- to her: kick rocks. Spare me the moral was asked about gun control during a ride away, and we heard rumor after there would be counselors available if self for the onslaught of pro gun control condescension, because I know that im- town hall event in Iowa. In defense of rumor about what was going to hap- anyone needed to talk about what had politicians who will no doubt flood my plicit in the statement from Sen. Harris her pro gun control answer, Harris in- pen next. The man who shot those kids happened. Later that day, I learned Facebook feed on Thursday, invoking transcribed above, and lots of similar voked the shooting at Sandy Hook Ele- escaped, and is driving around in a van that the mother of the student-teacher the children and faculty who were mur- statements made by pro gun control mentary School in December of 2012. in the area. Police discovered a map on who had been assigned to my geometry dered to forward their political agenda. politicians, is the assumption that my or Specifically, Senator Harris said, “Here’s the scene with X’s drawn over neigh- class, Ms. Murphy, was among the dead. You may notice that I have not told anyone else’s opposition to gun control what I think. I think that somebody boring schools. And, most terrifying According to a CNN report from 2012 you my personal thoughts on gun con- measures ipso facto means that we do should have required—and this is go- of all, he was coming for us next. All of about her mother, “Anne Marie Mur- trol, and that is no accident. If you be- not care about the children who died in ing to sound very harsh—I think some- these rumors turned out to be untrue, phy’s body was found in a classroom, lieve in gun control, fine. If you think Sandy Hook. I care. I have friends from body should have required all those but to a room full of 20 or so high school slumped over young children killed in the Second Amendment should be re- Sandy Hook. I have seen what that day members of Congress to go in a room, students, they were terrifyingly real. the shooting. The 52-year-old special pealed and every gun in America should did to that community. I challenge any in a locked room, no press, nobody else, Myself and all of the other students at education teacher was apparently at- be confiscated, all the power to you. But Senate Democrat, perhaps with the ex- and look at the autopsy photographs of my high school were eventually shep- tempting to shield them.” please, please, do not use the children ception of the two from Connecticut, to those babies. And then you vote your herded one class at a time to our lunch At some point in the next few days, who died in Sandy Hook, or Parkland, give me the first and last name of the conscience.” room where, surrounded by significant- my mom and I went to the memorial or any other school to score political man who shot those kids without first I first heard these remarks played in ly more security than usual, we ate a that had been set up in Sandy Hook, a points. running a Google search. the context of a podcast I was listen- rushed lunch before being sent back to memorial which sprawled over several I am sure that politicians like Kama- You are likely reading this shortly ing to while cleaning snow off of my our classrooms. blocks in the middle of the small ham- la Harris and Barack Obama, both of after the one year anniversary of the car, and I am not ashamed to say that After school finally ended, I went home let. My mom and I walked from street whom have used the example of San- shooting in Parkland, Florida. There I cursed out loud upon hearing them. to find my mom beside herself. She had to street, awestruck by the outpouring dy Hook to advocate for gun control, is no reason that reading this article You see, I am from a little town called been following the news coming out of of love and support from around the mean well. But I—along with everyone should stop you from discussing gun Bethel, Connecticut. I went to school Newtown all day and, like many other country that was on display. We saw from my town, everyone from New- control, or school shootings, or any less than twenty minutes from Sandy parents horrified by what they saw, had mountains of stuffed animals. We saw town, and everyone from any town that other topic. I am not trying to convince Hook, which is a hamlet of neighboring decided to pick me and my sister, who picture after picture, sign after sign, call has witnessed the horror of a school you to change your mind on gun rights Newtown, Connecticut. For me, Sandy was in middle school at the time, up for prayers after call for prayers. One shooting—know something that Harris or any other related subject. There are Hook is not just the shorthand name of from school early. When she got to the image that sticks in my mind all these and Obama likely do not. When after a people who have been personally af- a famous mass shooting; it is a personal school complex, she was shocked to dis- years later is a sign that had written on week or two the national media forgets fected by gun violence on both sides of experience. cover that the Bethel Police Department it one simple phrase: “Texas Loves Y’all.” about a recent school shooting, and all this issue. All I ask is this: for the sake Let me be clear, I am not claiming to had completely shut down all access Again, and I can’t stress this enough, I the camera crews leave town, and the of all those children who were killed in have been present at, or directly affect- to the roads leading to and from the am not a victim of the attack in Sandy name of the perpetrator of the most Sandy Hook, and for all of the parents ed by, the shooting at Sandy Hook Ele- schools. My mother was then turned Hook. I wasn’t there. I was never in dan- recent heinous attack on our children whose children were taken from them mentary School. I was not. I was, how- away and told that, for the safety of all ger, despite what I and my classmates fades from the average American’s before they got to see them grow up, ever, a freshman at Bethel High School of the children behind that police line, thought at the time. I didn’t personally mind—the people of the town whose and for all of the people whose brother just eight and a half miles from Sandy she and all of the other distraught par- know anyone who was killed in the at- school children were just massacred or sister, niece or nephew, or grandson Hook and, despite the fact that the ents who desperately wanted to bring tack. My recounting my own experienc- are still suffering from their indescrib- or granddaughter was gunned down shooting happened over six years ago, I their children home had to wait. es from that day and the days after is able loss. Once the nation’s politicians just ten days before Christmas a little remember certain details from that day We spent the rest of the day fielding not meant to elicit your sympathy, but and pundits have turned their attention over six years ago—do not use other like it was yesterday. phone calls from concerned relatives rather to demonstrate my empathy. My to another story, the parents are left to people’s tragedy to make a political I was in study hall reviewing for a who had seen the story on the news secondary experience pales in compari- plan their children’s funerals, to explain point. Instead of politicizing the suf- Spanish quiz on Dec. 14, 2012 when, and wanted to make sure we were son to the intensity and horror of those to their other kids why their brother fering of others, let people heal and without explanation, my school was put okay. That night, my mom and I went who truly experienced the terror and or sister are never coming home, and process their grief. Assume a baseline into lockdown. Soon after, again with- to a prayer service for the victims that evil of that day. My goal in sharing with to pick up the pieces of their shattered level of good faith and human decency out explanation, we were told that we was being held at Saint Mary’s Church you the story of my experience with the lives and try to find the strength to keep on behalf of your political interlocutors. could move about our classroom and in Bethel. During the service, the priest shooting in Sandy Hook is to show the living—all while knowing that they will We may not all agree on contentious po- resume talking, but were forbidden who was officiating told us that he and human side of the chyrons describing never get to hug their children again. litical issues like gun control, but we are from leaving the room. I, and the rest of the other priests from our Parish had school shootings you see on the news. So when Kamala Harris suggests all against the murder of children.

Casino in Donnelly Hall

BY ANTHONY CABRAL house blackjack, poker tables and slot There are five classrooms empty in the Marist Money would be acceptable, but off their student loans in a single night. Humorist machines. The rooms where students now-closed fashion department of Don- could not be exchanged for cash. If you By establishing a casino on campus, once designed clothing of the future can nelly. Two classrooms for poker, one for get blackjack with Marist Money, you Marist eliminates two major problems: It’s no secret that the raid on Darby’s now be turned into something profit- blackjack, one for roulette and the last will win more Marist Money. Thrifty a healthy alternative to the bar scene has left some members of the student able. With Marist serving as the house, will be reserved for slot machines. In Cash would only be accepted at the all- and fill the vacancy in Donnelly. With body shaken and wanting an alternative now the Red Foxes will never lose (for accordance with Marist’s commitment you-can-eat Sodexo buffet featuring dry the added publicity of donating land to for their Friday nights. Students have once). to student success, members of the stu- chicken thighs, hockey-puck burgers, Native American causes, Marist College begun looking outside of Poughkeepsie According to New York gambling law, dent body will work the tables. and mocha brownies. would be leading the way for innova- and into the surrounding communities casinos are restricted to Native Ameri- Because the casino would be on The only question that remains is the tive schools in New York state. Business for a fun night out. At the same time, can land—which is fine. To boost public Marist property, there would need to be name. What do you call a casino on a would prosper, and tuition could be Marist College is exploring new ways of relations at the school, Marist would an educational aspect to this program. once-Catholic campus? The Monastery. lowered. utilizing the newly-freed up real estate donate the land between the Gatehouse Marist would offer classes in gambling It would be an homage to the Catholic However, there is only one obstacle from the now bareen Donnelly Hall. and the center of Donnelly Hall to the such as: “Casinology 101” and “Special brothers that founded the school to that gets in the way of Marist putting I believe there is a logical solution to Mohican Native American tribe. Consid- Topics: Gambling in the Hudson Valley,” educate and rid the world of sin… like The Monastery on campus: parking. address both of these two problems: ering the land has already been devel- which would both count as business gambling. The Monastery would be Unfortunately, Marist College does not open a casino in Donnelly. oped, Marist will negotiate a resolution credits. There very well could be a gam- open Thursday through Saturday from have enough parking spots on campus Hear me out: the ex-classrooms turned with the tribe to make meaningful use bling minor if the casino is a success. 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. providing stu- to facilitate an active casino, or a stu- casino floors are the perfect sizes to of the land—like building a casino. Much like other services on campus, dents and alumni with a chance to pay dent body. 9 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE LIFESTYLES Royal Crepes BY IZZY DABASHI try filled with pistachios and glazed Contributor with traditional Middle-Eastern sweet syrup. The Turkish tea Main Street in Beacon, N.Y. harbours they offer is authentic; being Mid- a range of diverse restaurants with dle-eastern I am picky about what owners of all backgrounds. When claims to be authentic ethnic food. looking for a restaurant, I value I can never get enough of the Turk- cleanliness, comfort, quality, and ish delights they serve alongside affordability. Royal Crepes checks the Turkish tea. all my required boxes — oh, and did Rugs with Albanian designs and I mention I like generous portions? charming prints of soft paintings Royal Crepes is a local favorite, line the walls, establishing a hom- so if you are hesitant about trendy ey ambiance. Moroccan-style mo- hipster places like I am, this place saic lamps hang in the corners of will not scare you away. If you have the wide window. Tiny ornaments not made a trip to Beacon, then such as a fuzzy winter penguin or you need to know that Main Street a ceramic elephant reside below Image by Author is only about a seven-minute walk them in the windowsill, adding from the train station. Royal Crepes rustic charm to the place. Shelves is settled in the middle of the bus- of European goods call for atten- tling street, right next to a spin tion right across from the register class/boxing studio. where you can buy tea, chocolates, Royal Crepes opened nearly three spreads, etc. years ago by a kind Albanian fam- All menu items are under $14. ily. The restaurant serves Europe- I usually go for the spicy veggie an-style crepes made fresh before crepe, it’s served with a side of your very eyes. spring mix salad lightly tossed in The menu features sweet crepes, an olive oil dressing and a small breakfast crepes, savory crepes, dish of spicy sauce. soups, salads, and bureks. The op- When you are finished dining, tions range from savory crepes consider taking a stroll down the filled with mozzarella, pesto, and rest of main street. There are sev- roasted peppers to sweet crepes eral coffee and tea shops, unique bursting with silky smooth choco- boutiques, art galleries, and small late and garnished with dollops of bakeries to visit. At the very end of whipped cream. main street, Beacon Falls offers a The only labeled dessert item on peaceful scenery to bask in. their menu is baklava, a crispy pas- Image by Author

Online Courses Versus In-Person: Debate Continues

BY MADISON VETTORINO work and intern during times they time” as the top two reasons she between professors and peers will the end of the week so I could work Lifestyles Editor would traditionally be in class, and enjoys being enrolled in an online be completed online. “If there’s on them a little bit each night after a greater sense of independence, course. something I don’t understand, it’s work,” Albert said. Traditionally speaking, the word there are some tangible pros to “Because I am taking five other hard to ask because all communi- Though Godwin also enjoys her ‘class’ elicits images of desks, chalk- an online education. There can be, classes, six all together, so I’m bal- cation is done online so there can online class, she admitted that boards, and a professor standing in however, a learning curve, accord- ancing all of those, it is nice to just be some ambiguity and such,” God- there are some shortcomings to the front of the classroom instructing ing to students who have enrolled have to do my work for this class win said. Fellow senior Taylor Al- system and therefore, taking a typi- students on what page to turn their in these courses. and not have to go to class for this bert ‘19, who took all of her cours- cal class with a professor in person textbook to. In the 21st-century “You definitely do have to adapt to one on top of all the others,” God- es while participating in Marist in can be more beneficial to greater digital age, however, that is being it because all of your assignments win said. Manhattan, the college’s internship material comprehension. challenged with the rise of online are written out, and I learn better Coba also agreed that her sched- program based in New York City, “I’d say I learn more in in-per- classes. being physically in the classroom,” ule impacted her decision to enroll echoed this sentiment. son classes because it’s more hands In January 2018, USA Today re- said Brianna Coba ‘20. “Whereas in an online course. “[I took an “I probably wouldn’t take an- on,” Godwin said. ported that federal data revealed this, I feel like you are more teach- online course] Because of sched- other online class only because I The debate between online ver- that over 6.3 million American ing yourself. The structure of the uling conflicts and because I have prefer being in a classroom setting sus in-person courses is one that college students took a minimum class is different, your grade is an internship and I was initially and being face to face with my pro- will surely continue on in the com- of one online class during the fall mainly based on discussion posts, going to have all 8 a.m. [classes] fessor and classmates, rather than ing years as the world becomes 2016 semester, a number that has and responding to your peers, in- and commute into the city and I talking online,” Albert said. Balanc- increasingly dependent on tech- undoubtedly increased since then. stead of being tested and having thought that would be too much. ing these online courses for this one nology. Will convenience prevail? Marist is just one of many colleges projects.” I could do it on my own time with semester Albert was off-campus Or will courses continue to be tak- and universities to offer this in- This learning curve, however, is my internship instead of having to was rather manageable, however. en predominantly in a traditional novative new way of learning. Be- worth it, according to Rachel God- attend class.” “It wasn’t too bad to balance the classroom setting? Only time will tween being able to complete the win ‘19, who reported “not having One important aspect of taking homework with [internship] work reveal the answer. coursework at one’s leisure, having to physically go to class and being an online class is understanding because the deadlines to post/ a more flexible schedule that allows able to work on the class in my own the fact that all communication hand in assignments was towards greater opportunity for students to

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BY ALYSSA HURLBUT comes to Grammy awards. Perhaps he said it best as normative casualties of 2018, randomly inter- neously: a rare site of female egalitarianism and Editor in Chief in his acceptance speech for God’s Plan: “This is woven in a fast-paced reel showcasing many other, togetherness. a business where sometimes it’s up to a bunch of much older, deceased entertainers. Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and people who might not understand what a mixed The Academy may have adapted its show to miti- Jada Pinkett Smith exuded a confident aura as they The 2019 Grammy Awards show was riddled race kid from Canada has to say...” gate previous criticisms regarding race and gender, entered the stage hand-in-hand. Each expressed with political messages, ranging from the not-so- Let it be known that producers “accidentally” but it certainly wasn’t about to transform narra- their struggles as social misfits or humble city subtle “BUILD BRIDGES NOT WALLS” newspaper cut to a commercial at the climax of his eloquent tives surrounding substance abuse and depression. girls, as well as the liberating impact of music. strategically placed in the hands of Columbian invalidation of the awards. By immersing the deaths of these disturbingly That image—of five, beautifully different yet artist J Balvin during his performance with Latino And then there was the Great Diana Ross--a young artists into a generic acknowledgement unified women holding hands—emblematized singers Camila Cabello and Ricky Martin, to the 74-year-old angel in red who not only pulled off a video, the Academy was, in essence, extrapolating feminism. In a country where, despite rapid strides surprise appearance of former first lady and cul- magnificent performance but who owned her age them from the context of their respective illnesses. in defeating overt sexism, embedded gender tural icon Michelle Obama. with a remarkable, self-congratulatory closing: This lack of focus is symbolic of our societal un- roles persist, locker-room rhetoric normalizes Producers crowned Cardi B as the first female “Happy Birthday to me.” willingness to accept duality-- the fact that mental the degradation and comparison of females and to win best rap album and devoted significant Perhaps her performance invite was the Acade- illness and substance abuse are real, authentic product-based beauty is intricately tied to wealth, attention to Motown performances championed by my’s attempt to rectify the almost-Grammy-less- issues that many successful individuals, like Miller these women represented an alternative message: Alicia Keys—a gleaming choice for the night’s host. Diana-Ross situation? (The Motown queen never and Avicii, struggle with. Screw that. We will no longer conform to patriar- This year’s “biggest night in music” was, how- won a Grammy until her 2012 Lifetime Achieve- If the Grammys executed one theme flawlessly, chal standards. We will no longer allow ourselves ever, by no means a purveyor of morality. The ment Award). however, it was the message of female empower- to be bait to this game of female competition. We increased awards delivered to hip-hop artists and The Academy could have also been more progres- ment and sisterhood. Alicia Keys alone provided will no longer be objectified, debased merely to attempts to diversify performers were obvious PR sive in addressing the loss of two rhythmically the ideal symbol of feminism in simply being our physical features, but rather force the world to tactics: producers sought to assuage the show’s brilliant and beloved artists this year, Mac Miller herself. She has paired her profound impact on understand the complexity of the female. slew of criticism for being racially insensitive and and Tim Bergling (aka Avicii). Both musicians suf- the music industry with genuine activism, ranging We will support and empower one another, until culturally irrelevant for the past four decades— fered from substance abuse, and while Miller died from her support for families affected by HIV/ the only normalized rhetoric is one that values and they thought they could pull it off in one night. from an accidental drug overdose in September, AIDS to her bold revolt against makeup and image our soul and respects our talents. I thought this Hence why powerful hip-hop artists, notably Avicii took his own life after grappling with severe editing (as of 2016, Keys has gone makeup-free, message was perfectly encapsulated in the lasting Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino— anxiety and depression exacerbated by fame. Both and she made no exceptions for the Grammys). She image of five, impactful females, standing hand-in- many of whom have been snubbed by the Gram- fatalities played out against the larger backdrop infused authenticity into every aspect of the night, hand under one spotlight. mys in the past— declined invitations to perform. of mental illness, suicide, and addiction crippling from lauding the accomplishments of other female As a whole—the Grammys tried. Producers After years of systemic undermining and failing every corner of America. artists (with whom she referred to as her sisters) definitely made improvements, but they cannot to reward the prominence of hip-hop in modern Perhaps the Academy was obligated to acknowl- to owning her roots as a biracial musician growing stop here. If they want to be a true cornerstone of America, the Recording Academy couldn’t make edge these painfully relevant deaths, at a minimum up in Manhattan, the “Girl on Fire” singer was culture and music, they cannot merely respond amends so easily. to honor the incredible contributions of Avicii and simply perfection. to criticism, but instead must catalyze cultural Drake, whose long-time reign over the hip-hop Miller. At best, the show could have generated a But the award show brilliantly diffused the progression. genre has substantiated his name as, arguably, much-needed conversation about two very stigma- singular spotlight on one woman, Keys, and forced a music legend, is only 4-for-forty two when it tized subjects. Instead, both artists were depicted it to capture multiple powerful women simulta-

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BY MAX SMITH tive track about an ex-relationship. VIDEOGRAPHERS Contributor Here, he looks back on how much he lost when this relationship ended and PHOTOGRAPHERS how he now wishes he could enjoy his Weeks before his shocking U.S. wealth and fame with this person by Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEEDED. his side. This is one of the only tracks (ICE) arrest, Shayaa Bin Abraham-Jo- that we have ever seen 21 Savage seph, commonly known by his stage showing us an emotional side. On “good EMAIL:[email protected] name 21 Savage, released his latest day,” he goes back to his roots, claiming album,” i am > i was”. he had a good day because he “ain’t His arrest completely blindsided the have to spray the K [AK-47], drank lean, internet and has definitely taken the and sold a brick of cocaine.” Vintage 21 spotlight off his album. Savage, indeed. ICE initially claimed that 21 Savage One of i am > i was greatest strengths entered the U.S. from the United King- is the features on the album. J. Cole dom legally in 2005, but overstayed keeps his streak of stunning features his visa. In 2005, he would have been going with his verse on “a lot.” Yung 14, which would contradict many of

Miami of City Girls adds a great verse MARIST CIRCLE his lyrics about growing up in Atlanta to “a&t,” which adds to the authenticity and essentially prove his entire public of the perfect club anthem. Post Malone persona to be false. links up with 21 Savage again and takes If you have listened to any of 21 his talents to “all my friends,” a song Savage’s music, he often references his completely different from everything troubled past growing up in Atlanta’s else on the album. housing project, Zone 6, and his con- Childish Gambino adds an extreme- stant dealings with drugs and violence; ly smooth verse to “monster,” which this news would come as a complete makes the song an absolute juggernaut. bombshell. Finally, Young Nudy gives a vicious Now, Abraham-Joseph’s legal team is yet tidy verse to the final track of the claiming that he was only seven when evolution of 21 Savage has truly been montone yet ruthless delivery. album, “4L.” 21 Savage did a great job he first entered the United States, something to observe. He only started Despite the success of his early work, of selecting his features as they all add which seems to be the correct story. rapping in 2013 and released his first 21 Savage has had an extremely dy- something different to the project and His lawyers claim that he visited the mixtape, “The Slaughter Tape”, in 2015. namic path to stardom and it shows on mesh well with 21 Savage’s style. United Kingdom when he was 14 for The music he was releasing during this “i am > i was”; he has grown in almost I believe that “i am > i was” is a late approximately a month, which is where period was very raw and you could tell every way since Savage Mode. His de- nomination for Best Rap Album, in the confusion began. that he hadn’t been rapping for very livery and lyricism have matured and my book. The diversity Savage shows ICE is currently seeking 21 Savage’s long. he’s not afraid to be more experimental from beginning to end makes for great deportation from the States and he However, his brutal lyrics attracted and take more risks with his music. 21 replay value and is why I cannot stop is currently under their custody in an audience and he became an under- Savage shows all of this in the three listening to it nearly two months after Georgia, awaiting a trial from a federal ground sensation in Atlanta. His 2015 track run of “asmr”, “ball w/o you” and it was released. There is no true weak immigration court. single, “Red Opps,” gained national “good day.” spot on the album, either; every song Since the news broke, many rappers attention and helped him make it onto On “asmr,” he switches the flow offers something that makes the album including Cardi B, Young Thug and the 2016 XXL Freshman List. three times in the first 30 seconds of greater overall. If you look at 21 Sav- Offset have come out in support of All of this led up to his first major the song, then goes into a whisper to age’s music from three years ago and 21 Savage and the Black Lives Matter project, “Savage Mode”, a joint album deliver a verse that gives the song its compared it to this, you would agree movement, starting a petition to stop with producer Metro Boomin, which title. This shows his growth from his with him; 21 Savage now is > than he his deportation. 21 Savage posted bail was a huge success. The project had early work where he would usually ever was. and was released from the ICE deten- two records go platinum, “X” and “No give one uncreative, monotone verse tion center on Feb. 13, after having Heart”, while the album itself went over a sleepy instrumental. spent over a week in custody. gold. Metro Boomin’s eerie, hypnotic On the following track, “ball w/o Now, let’s get to his music. The beats paired perfectly with 21 Savage’s you,” Savage gives us a very introspec- Theater Review: Chicago

BY JENNIFER BRADFORD posed by John Kander, as well as the brought the famous songs to life. My does not feel dated, especially with the Contributor extravagant choreography which was personal favorite songs were “Roxie” current debates over the corruption of directly inspired by Bob Fosse. and “Cell Block Tango,” the latter of the prison system. The show is upbeat, Marist College’s Student Program- As a fan of more modern Broadway which is brought to life by six talented funny yet dramatic and relatable; even ming Council (SPC) sponsored a trip to productions such as Dear Evan Hansen, women and is both comically and musi- though we hopefully are not murderous see the Broadway musical, Chicago, on Come From Away and Waitress, my ex- cally excellent. “Roxie” is hilarious and women in Chicago, we all have experi- Feb. 10 at the Ambassador Theatre in pectations were not particularly high. powerful because of d’Amboise’s timing enced the yearning for more recogni- New York City for mere $25. However, I was pleasantly surprised by and vocal talents. tion and fame. The Chicago revival,which has won this wonderful production. Unlike some of the other shows that This incredible show is done with numerous Tony Awards and a Grammy, The show was packed with talent, SPC has sold tickets for, like Anastasia or such flair that the audience can’t help also earned the honor of being the lon- even though Cuba Gooding Jr., com- Wicked, Chicago has a very minimalistic but remain involved in the moment and gest-running American musical in his- monly from American Crime Story and set. Besides the chairs needed for much leave singing “All That Jazz” on their tory, as it has been on stage in New York Selma, was not performing as originally of the choreography, the set is just an way home. This trip was yet another City since 1996. announced. The leading ladies, Char- elevated riser, allowing the members of wonderful experience with the help of This show has been such a success- lotte d’Amboise and Amra-Faye Wright, the orchestra to be seen throughout the SPC and the brilliant creative minds be- ful production due to the universal- played Roxie and Velma respectively. production while the cast performed in hind Chicago. ly-recognizable songs like “The Cell These women, as well as the entire front of them. Block Tango” and “All That Jazz,” com- cast, nailed the choreography and Although it’s set in the 1920s, Chicago 12 • INSPIRING STUDENT VOICES EST. 1941 POUGHKEEPSIE, FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019 MARISTCIRCLE.COM MARIST CIRCLE SPORTS

Marist Men’s Ice Hockey Takes on SECHL Playoffs

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BY MADISON VETTORINO ently than the first. The Red Foxes were was right next to me screaming and Conor Flynn scored handily in the Playoffs season is a special one for Lifestyles Editor able to hold onto their lead until the tackled me into the glass. I was just first period, giving Marist a 1-0 lead the players and the program in its Pioneers struck back, making the score so excited because it meant that I got over the Wildcats. The Wildcats man- entirety, and this was clear to Mast. Marist Men’s Ice Hockey team (11-13- 3-1 Marist. A few minutes after their to play with the seniors for another aged to score two goals in the first, and “I think my favorite thing about the 1) had a weekend full of surprises as initial goal, the Pioneers scored again, game.” they entered the second period with a playoffs is the competitive edge we they took on two major competitors cutting Marist’s lead to just one goal. DeLuca was particularly excited to 2-1 lead. bring as a team,” said Mast. “Everyone at the Super East Collegiate Hockey Sacred Heart scored again early call this goal. “What made this game Marist struck back in the second pe- wants to be there and compete, and to League (SECHL) playoffs. The games, during the final period. The score was so unique is that this is potentially riod when Brendan Buckley scored off also showcase our skills. We want to which took place on Feb. 22 and 23 tied 3-3, until the Pioneers scored and one of the only triple overtime games of assists from Justin Genga and Matt be the best in our league and wanting at Floyd Hall Arena at Montclair State Conor Flynn struck back and scored in Marist hockey history,” he said. Roberts, tying the score at 2-2. to be number one allows everyone University in New Jersey, were full of his third goal of the weekend, saving “And being an alumni getting to call The score remained the same for to flip a switch and compete togeth- memorable moments for both the Red Marist from elimination and pushing that game was really special to me. most of the third quarter until UNH er.” Foxes and their fans alike. the game into overtime. Especially Garrett’s game winner. What scored once again, taking a 3-2 lead Beck echoed these sentiments. “Any- The Red Foxes played their first game “My favorite moment easily was the a play!” over Marist. Despite a truly incredible time you have the chance of playing against the Sacred Heart University play of Conor Flynn,” said Montclair Marist ice hockey coach Michael Beck effort by the Red Foxes, Marist was in the league playoffs and competing (SHU) Pioneers (8-13-3) on Friday broadcaster and Marist alum Rob was proud of the team for its success unable to able to score another goal. it is an honor,” he said. “My favorite evening. The stakes were high; if the DeLuca. “He was severely injured and against Sacred Heart. The third period ended with a score aspect is the rivalry that builds over Red Foxes emerged victorious against fought through all season long. He “Going through a full game and then of 3-2 as UNH eliminated the Red Fox- the years.” the Pioneers, they would advance onto had five points all weekend including three overtimes shows that we will not es. These playoffs mark the end of the the next round of playoffs. If they fell four goals. Three against Sacred Heart. quit, no matter how tired we are,” Beck Despite their elimination, the Red 2018-19 season for the Red Foxes, but short, however, their season would He showed incredible leadership out said. “Winning in overtime was a great Foxes considered this weekend to be Coach Beck is optimistic about next come to an end and the team would be there.” feeling, but it also meant that we got to a tremendous success. DeLuca was year. eliminated. Scoring in overtime and securing play with our seniors again. They have thoroughly impressed by the team’s “I was very impressed with the Marist struck first when senior cap- the win proved to be difficult for both put so much time and effort over the performance. team’s resilience Friday and they tain Conor Flynn scored with the help teams. Finally, after three periods of last four years, our team and myself “Marist played some of their best followed that up with an even better of fellow senior Justin Genga, making intense overtime hockey, junior captain personally thank them for that and the hockey I ever saw the entire week- effort Saturday but unfortunately we the score 1-0 Marist. Shortly after, Garrett Mast scored a goal, making the memories made.” end,” he said. “Goaltender Zach Rogers came up just a little short of the win,” Flynn scored yet again,with assists Red Foxes the winners. The final score The Red Foxes returned to Montclair especially. Talk about standing on your Beck said. “It is never a good feeling from Harry Bahrenburg and Justin was 5-4 Marist. on Saturday to compete against the head! He reminded me of [former when the season ends. However, this Genga. Dan Roberts also scored off an “It happened so quick,” Mast said. “I University of New Hampshire (UNH) Marist hockey goaltender] Justin Lar- past weekend has shown how much assist from Flynn, making the score 3-0 just remember shooting it low and it Wildcats (17-3-3) in hopes of advanc- kin out there. They were outstanding potential for success our team has for Marist at the end of the first period. going in. My co-captain Conor Flynn ing to the final round of the SECHL against both teams.” next season.” The second period unfolded differ- playoffs.

Marist Swim & Dive Enjoys Strong Performances at MAACs Van Wagner spoke of their ability to butterfly, Veronica Stureborg ‘22 took fourth overall in the 200-yard butterfly. (ECAC) Championships just over a BY JACK McELDUFF quickly adjust to the hustle and bustle home third overall in the 200-meter The 1650-yard freestyle featured week away, Van Wagner is focused on Sport Editor of collegiate competition. backstroke, and Amanda Poor ‘22 Michael O’Donovan ‘20 pacing the Red what lies on the horizon for his team. The Marist College swim & dive pro- “We have no seniors on the team, and placed fourth in the 200-meter breast- Foxes, finishing third overall. Murray “It’s a great experience for us, gram enjoyed a strong performance at we have one junior. Everyone else is a stroke. Heather Hartmann ‘21 placed Coueslant ‘21 and John Hurley ‘21 because we’re incorporating multiple the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference freshman or sophomore,” Van Wagner fourth overall in the longer 1650-yard joined O’Donovan in the top eight with conferences--the Big East, the Patriot (MAAC) Championships in Buffalo, said. “It’s a great experience for [the freestyle to round out the top Red Fox strong swims. League, the Atlantic 10 Conference, N.Y. recently, with the women’s team freshmen]...I told my freshman class performers on the women’s side. According to Van Wagner, lofty and the Ivy League,” Van Wagner said. placing second and the men’s squad today that they’re now the core of the The men also nailed down plenty of preseason expectations for the men “We will see swimmers and teams that finishing third. women’s team for the next three years.” successful performances in Buffalo. were met. are nationally ranked programs in this The women’s team was anchored by That title may very well be warrant- Daniel Knoll ‘19 took home the top “Last year, the men were ranked as sport, and that will be a great experi- a dynamic freshman class that head ed, as Marist underclassmen per- individual performance for the Marist one of the top 50 mid-major schools in ence, especially for my freshman class.” coach Larry Van Wagner openly de- formed remarkably well amongst the men, taking home second place in the the country,” Van Wagner said. “ I think The ECAC Championships will be scribed as the “core” of the team mov- MAAC’s best. Sophomore Esabelle Ger- 100-meter freestyle finals. Jackson when all is said and done, we’ll be very held from March 1-3 at LeJeune Hall, ing forward. And with just one scoring vasio worked her way to the top score Klarsfeld ‘21 placed fourth in the 200- close to that level of swimming.” on the campus of the United States upperclassmen on the women’s side, of the championship in the one-meter yard breaststroke, Ryan Kaplan took The team can relish what proved to Naval Academy in Annapolis, M.D. it appears that the younger swimmers dive, with a tally of 244.85. Catherine home eighth overall in the 200-yard be a strong week in Buffalo. But with have already been thrust into that role. Spillane finished fifth in the 200-yard backstroke, and Adam Kapusta finished the Eastern College Athletic Conference