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The La Salle Collegian Vol. 92 Issue 4

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Philadelphia, Pa. Vol. 93, Issue 4 September 26, 2019 Lanternflies land at La Salle The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, has been seen on plants, buildings and landscaping across all campus

Elyssa Loughlin Pennsylvania Department of Editor Agriculture, but they have since spread across the southeast Small, moth-like insects of the Commonwealth. It is have recently started appearing assumed that the species’ eggs across campus and Philadelphia. were likely transported from The insect, known as the China on an imported box of spotted lanternfly, can be seen stones. These insects, according resting on different plants and to the Pennsylvania Department the sides of buildings. Despite of Agriculture, have “the the state’s encouragement to potential to greatly impact “Save the Bees,” they are not agricultural crops such as as adamant that one should grapes, hops and hardwoods.” save the spotted lanternfly. The They also pose a great threat spotted lanternfly, or SLF, is a to the quality of life for those planthopper that is native to living in “heavily affected China, Vietnam and India. Why, areas.” Philadelphians fall into then, have so many appeared this category, and numerous within Philadelphia? And what news outlets, universities should students and faculty of and environmental research La Salle University do if they facilities have already reported are to come across such insects? on how to exterminate the SLF. The invasive species was first Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture discovered in Berks County See LANTERNFLY Page 3 The spotted laternfly can be found infesting trees in great numbers. Infested trees suffer diebacks and mold in 2014, according to the growth. Public health events to occur Smaller freshman class in early October causes budget cuts Bianca Abbate and award-winning author and Secondly, following the book Jacob Garwood La Salle University makes its Editor journalist. Fried is currently an talk event, on Friday, Oct. 4 Editor financial audits publicly available The Department of Urban Public adjunct professor at the Columbia at 9:45am, professor of public The University saw a decline through tax filings; these reports Health and Nutrition and the University Graduate School of health, Christen Rexing, will in new student enrollment this can be found on GuideStar, a Explorer Connection are teaming Journalism and the University of offer the exciting opportunity of fall, and as a result, the University reporting service about non-profit up to host a couple of events in the Pennsylvania. His book, “Rush,” a walking tour of sites associated purse strings have tightened up companies. upcoming weeks — one being a was released in 2018 and details the with Rush in Philadelphia. The some. About two-thirds of the Budgets across campus were cut, book talk and the latter, a walking life and medical career of Founding tour will include the Pine House at University’s operating revenue with some areas seeing greater cuts tour. Father, Benjamin Rush. Pennsylvania Hospital and Christ comes in the form of tuition and than others. In addition to a base On Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30pm Following Fried’s discussion Church Cemetery. The group will fees collected from its students, tuition rate of $30,700 before any in the Founders’ Hall Auditorium, will be a book signing and dessert ultimately reach Old City where and when enrollment declines, the scholarships, all students also pay journalist Stephen Fried will discuss reception. The La Salle University participants can stop for a bite to budget must respond to account for a student activities fee of $100 and his latest work, “Rush: Revolution, Outpost will have copies of the eat. that. Specifically, in the financial a wellness fee of $75 per semester. Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the book available for sale both in Those interested in attending the year that ended on May 31, 2018, These fees go directly to funding Visionary Doctor Who Became the store and at the event. This walking tour should contact Tara revenue on tuition and fees was campus activities, the student a Founding Father.” A native event is jointly-sponsored by the Carr-Lemke at carrlemke@lasalle. just over $74 million, with total health center and the counseling Pennsylvanian, Fried attended Department of Urban Public Health edu for more information and to operating revenue just over $114 center, among other things. the University of Pennsylvania and Nutrition and the Explorer register. million. As a non-profit entity, and went on to become a prolific Connection. [email protected] See BUDGET Page 2 INDEX News 2-3 Impeachment House Speaker Pelosi Politics 4 launches impeachment inquiry. Editorial 5 Page 4 - Politics Page 6 - Commentary Commentary 6-7 FSC Archives digitzed Features 8-9 Christian Brother’s archive for the Baltimore District starts a A & E 10-11 Facebook page. Page 8 Kicks 12 Field of Screams The Collegian reviews CAKE 13 “America’s best haunted The Daily Pennsylvanian house.” Pictured above is journalist Stephen Fried presenting on his book. Sports 14-16 Page 10

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TheLSUCollegian 2 NEWS Sept. 26, 2019 University’s newly implemented budget cuts to impact opportunities for students BUDGET these set-aside budgets the availability or level FROM FRONT include Late Night La Salle of service that students Dawn Soufleris, Vice programming, the Resident receive from both the President for Student Student Association and the student health center and Affairs and Enrollment Commuter and Off-Campus the counseling center. Management, explained Student Association, a bus Likewise, budgets that are how the cuts will impact trip fund, Greek life and not directly connected to students and how the the funding board which fees, like Public Safety Division of Student Affairs provides one-time funding and Residence Life, have and Enrollment Services is for campus groups and faced little changes in their working to mitigate those activities. Soufleris said budgets. impacts. that many of these budgets One opportunity that Soufleris said, “It is true did undergo realignment, will be completely going that fewer students enrolled but said, “All of these set- away with the budget cut is this year than anticipated, aside budgets are reviewed Campus Movie Fest (CMF). and this certainly did affect each year, regardless of In recent years, students the funds collected for the enrollment goals, and have had the opportunity student activities fee. This adjusted to reflect the to compete in an original reduction of approximately emerging needs of our filmmaking competition. $37,000 resulted in student population.” Participants were loaned state- some shifting of student Explorientation is another of-the-art video equipment organization allotments. student-fee funded event and production software Some student organizations that was directly impacted and challenged to create La Salle News Blog with fixed costs saw little by lower enrollment. a film within a week. The Smolinski and Lynch, ‘17, show La Salle pride at the Cannes Film Festival through change, and others saw an Freshman pay a one-time experience culminated in a CMF, a competition that was terminated following the budget cuts. approximate eight percent orientation fee of $300. To film festival at the Tom Gola decline in their organization help account for the lower Arena, where the best films, be put on a ‘pause’ for this programs has helped me down, especially after going allotments.” Despite the orientation fee revenue, as rated by a campus panel, year.” For students like immensly in furthering my to Atlanta and seeing all the fact that some student a cut was made that most were shown. Winning films senior communication career in the field of video great work students from organizations are operating students would not have had the chance to attend major Elyssa Loughlin, the production, because that’s other colleges had. under a reduced budget this even noticed. Specifically, the nation-wide CMF event premature end to her CMF the most popular software “The experience year, Soufleris emphasized $40,000 less was spent on known as Terminus. Two career raises questions at most companies. I just motivated me to make that in most years, there food during Explorientation graduates from the Class of about resources provided worry what this means for an even better movie and is a significant surplus in week. Soufleris said that 2017, Jacob Smolinski and to students. “I competed in future comm department perhaps move further along the student organization making this cut and “right- Mark Lynch, had their CMF CMF my first semester as a students, because this was in the competition,” Clark budgets. In light of that sizing the food budget in film, “College Graduate,” comm major, and it was the such a great opportunity said. “But now I won’t get fact, student organizations advance allowed us to use shown at the international first time I felt validated in for us to show the rest of the chance. are not likely to face severe those funds to minimize Cannes film festival. the decision to change my the University what we as Editor’s note: This article deficits; in the event that any other budget reduction The budget cuts, major. I still have all my a group down on South is the first in an ongoing do, however, the Campus needs in other programming combined with increasing CMF submissions in my campus were capable of.” series that examines the Activities Center is prepared areas.” costs and declining interest, portfolio,” Loughlin said. Isaiah Clark, junior university-wide budget cut and able to assist. Importantly, Soufleris said means that CMF will not be “The competition also gave communication major; implemented this year and In addition to student that while wellness fee returning this year. Soufleris me access to professional competed in CMF both his seeks to understand what organizations, there are income was down slightly, said, “With a cost of $27,000 garde-editing equipment via freshman and sophomore impacts the cut will have on a number of set-aside the small reduction in the and declining participation Adobe Creative Cloud that year. He said, “Having the student experience at La budgets established each wellness services budget by both participants and I couldn’t afford otherwise, Campus Movie Fest Salle. year by Student Affairs; should have no impact on viewers, this program will and my proficiency in their cancelled is a huge let [email protected] Goldstein reflects on La Salle tenure

Elyssa Loughlin off, Goldstein said that “it “There is a spirit/vibe on Editor has been an honor and a La Salle’s campus that is As the Collegian privilege to be Dean and different from anywhere previously reported, Vice then Provost at La Salle. else that I have worked. President for Academic “I have been blessed That spirit comes from Affairs and Provost Brian to work with amazing the Brothers and has been Goldstein will be leaving colleagues and students. gifted to those of us who Mary Sheila McDonald via Twitter @DeanMarySheila the University to take La Salle is a special place, are fortunate to work on The dean of the school of business posted this image to Twitter after Goldstein’s last the position of Executive and I will miss the sense of this campus for any amount Council of Deans meeting. Dean of Rehabilitative camaraderie and friendship of time. That spirit/vibe Sciences at the University I have experienced and sense of zeal will be of the B.S. and Masters new core curriculum as will leave a hole in of St. Augustine for Health here,” said Goldstein. “I with me forever, as will of Public Health Sciences, well as the creation of the community and Sciences, which will take thank La Salle, and all the philosophy of together the revitalization of the University’s first set administration, but his him to San Marcos, Calif. those associated with and by association.” the Interprofessional of Institutional Learning gratitude and his effect Goldstein is set to leave the University, for the Over his more than Simulation Center and the Outcomes, but for on the University will be by the end of this month. opportunity to spend even seven years of service to hiring of 13 new faculty Goldstein, he is “most felt for years to come. In response to he Sept. 12 a brief (in La Salle terms) the University, Goldstein members. Once being proud to be associated “Thank you, La Salle, article, Goldstein reached time here. My family oversaw a lot of changes. named the Vice President with a University that and thank you students, out with some answers and I are most grateful.” As Dean of the School for Academic Affairs knows its mission and faculty, and staff for an to some of the Lasallian Despite leaving this of Nursing and Health and Provost, Goldstein puts students at the center amazing seven-plus years. community’s questions University for a new one, Sciences, Goldstein played an integral role in of everything it does.” [email protected] about his departure. To start Goldstein claims that facilitated the accreditation the development of the Goldstein’s departure

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For more visit our website Follow us on Twitter and Facebook Email Jon Mains, our business manager: clubs.lasalle.edu/collegian/ [email protected] @TheLSUCollegian Sept. 26, 2019 NEWS 3 Spotted lanternflies invade campus Invasive species threatens status quo, vegetation and wildlife of campus, Greater Philadelphia area LANTERNFLY This infestation “not “are the Conshohocken fencing, trees, shrubs FROM FRONT only has a negative impact area, lower Montgomery and plants, playhouses, on natural ecosystems, but County, Chester County kiddie pools, sandboxes First spotted on La Salle’s also can have a substantial near West Chester and and trampolines. “Decks, campus in early August by negative impact on the south of Philadelphia along porches and playground biology professor James economy,” Church said. the I-95 corridor.” equipment can also be Church, many students “Economically, they To kill an adult lanternfly, covered by [the] honeydew and faculty members have can have a profound all one must do is stomp. [that the flies secrete],” reported sightings since. impact on orchards, plant It is very straightforward. Church said. “[It] is Pamela Barnett, the Dean nurseries and the forestry On Wednesday, Sept. 25 quite sticky. Further, this of the School of Arts industry. They can stress alone, Church said that he substance can attract many and Sciences, posted a the trees and ruin produce “smashed about 40 of them other pests, like bees and lamentory tweet on Sept. due to the black mold on campus.” The professor gnats.” 10 with an image of the SLF that is associated with added that “we can win When disposing of that she had spotted on the honeydew.” this ‘war’ on lanternflies if eggs, Swackhamer advises patio of Holroyd Hall, the The Dean of the we keep them under control spotted lanternfly crusaders building where her office College of Agricultural now.” A simple Google not to use home remedies, is located. These insects, Sciences at Penn State, search of the “spotted but to instead use proven which are frequently found Richard Roush, told the lanternfly” will yield a solutions. Using objects flying around campus, pose Philadelphia Inquirer how plethora of information on like a credit card or butter a serious threat to the future to spot a pregnant SLF. how to join the cause. knife to scrape egg masses of the region’s vegetation, “Just before she lays her Lanternfly eggs look like into plastic bags filled with including hardwood trees, eggs, the female will get grayish splotches of mud rubbing alcohol or hand Pamela Barnett via Twitter @BarnettPamela67 grapes and fruit-bearing swollen and develop an or mortar when they dry, sanitizer can quickly and Barnett posted this picture with the caption “I also saw trees. orangish streak… they and they are usually ¾ of effectively exterminate a spotted lantern fly. No!!!!” following her encounter “These flies are likely to don’t fly so well because an inch wide. Each of these a mass of eggs, but if with the species on the Holroyd Patio. kill several of the trees on they are quite heavy,” masses can hold 30 to 50 neither alcoholic solution campus,” Church warned. which makes them easier eggs inside, and Roush is available, simply place and keep windows rolled The biology professor “As they are feeding on the to kill. The insects tend reports that nearly 80 the eggs into a plastic bag up when you park your acknowledges the grim trees, they excrete a sticky to lay eggs in areas that percent of the eggs are laid and squish them before vehicle,” the Department future these insects may liquid called ‘honeydew.’ are protected from wind high up in trees where it is disposing of the bag in the of Agriculture advised on bring, “but with education This honeydew attracts and and harsh winters, which more difficult for people to trash. their website. “Know the and a well-reasoned effort, promotes [the] growth of are most commonly the reach them. Other common The Pennsylvania life stages of the insect and I believe that we can black sooty mold, which undersides of tree limbs spots where eggs are Department of Agriculture when to look for them.” control their population can can cover fruits, and other sheltered likely to be found include advises those living in The Department also spread and minimize stress and eventually surfaces. Horticulture basketball backboards, quarantine areas to check encourages citizens to damage,” Church said. He kill plants. Among the extension educator at recreational vehicles, tarps, their vehicles before take control measures on encourages community plants on campus that are Penn State Extension plant containers, firewood, leaving said areas, because their own property, as “any members to do their part. threatened by them are the in Montgomery County propane or oil tanks, it is easy to transport the efforts [made] in destroying “What people can do is Tree of Heaven, maples, Emelie Swackhamer, told trash cans, shutters, doors SLF if one isn’t paying the Spotted Lanternfly or spread the word, and if you crabapples, pines and wild the Inquirer that the current and windows, outdoor attention. “If possible, its egg masses helps your see one, smash it!” grape.” hotspots for SLF activity furniture, barbecue grills, don’t park in tree lines property and community.” [email protected] University speaks La Salle Public out on campus Safety Weekly Report Black Market Tuesday, Sept. 17 Sunday, Sept. 22 Jacob Garwood the Dread Roberts email, say that, “In compliance 1:14 a.m.— 1:39 a.m.— Editor was left at the top of the with campus policy, an An incidence of disorderly conduct A case of disorderly conduct was portal. The University’s administrative search of was reported on the 1900 block of reported on the 5600 block of N. Uber A few hours after the statement admits that the student’s room was Olney Avenue. St. Sept. 19, 2019 issue of the while their “initial conducted. No ID printing Collegian was sent to the belief was that this was or coding equipment Thursday, Sept. 19 Sunday, Sept. 22 printers, the University a phishing attempt,” the was found during the 3:50 p.m.— 6:00 a.m.— released an official investigators quickly search.” Public Safety Theft was reported at Main Parking An aggravated assault that took statement on the mylasalle realized it was a member does not believe that the Lot. place at approximately 5:53 a.m. was portal regarding a fake ID of the La Salle community student had the chance reported on the 5600 block of N. Uber operation. The operation who had sent the emails to make or sell any ID Saturday, Sept. 21 St. was known as the La and not a hacker or cards to other students. 8:17 p.m.— Salle Black Market and phisher. However, they said that Off-campus students on the 5700 Monday, Sept. 23 was run by an individual Despite silence from if needed, they will block of N. Lambert St. reported to 2:50 a.m.— using the name “Dread the University, last week, audit the access control Public Safety that individuals had A student reported that their car had Roberts.” The Collegian the Collegian reported system for anomalies. At trespassed on their property that been stolen from its parking spot on originally broke this story that Public Safety had the time the University evening. the 5600 block of 20th St. two weeks ago, and in the identified a suspect and gave the statement, there week following the initial had conducted a search of was already an ID and Sunday, Sept. 22 Monday, Sept. 23 story, University officials his room. In its statement, access control system 12:00 a.m.— 11:18 a.m.— did not give any comment the University confirmed upgrade in progress. Violation of the liquor law was A theft was reported in St. George regarding any possible that report, saying “the [email protected] reported at St. Miguel Townhouses. Hall. investigation. However, La Salle student who A formal report was not filed with during that time, phishing had been identified as Public Safety until Monday, Sept. 23. alerts were sent via email, the suspect verified that and a phishing warning, he sent the email.” The specifically in regard to statement goes on to 4 POLITICS Sept. 26, 2019 Trade war between the U.S. and China causes uncertainty Investors do not know what to expect in coming months

Yitbarek Demesie for my friend president Xi and also trade secrets on a right to development.” notion that China wants to China is expected to be the Staff [Jinping], but I have made grand scale,” Trump said He added, “Decoupling unseat U.S. as an economic biggest economy by 2030 clear that our trade imbalance Tuesday at the UN. from the Chinese economy superpower. He said, “China and is already the world’s This week marks almost is just not acceptable,” On the other hand, would be decoupling from has no intention to play the largest trading nation. 15 months since trade war Trump said. “China’s market Chinese State Councilor and opportunities, and from the game of thrones on the world If the trade war lingers began among two of the distortions and the way they Foreign Minister Wang Yi future. “ stage. For now and for the longer then this would mean largest economies of the deal cannot be tolerated.” said unilaterally initiating Even though the U.S. foreseeable future, the U.S. is big disruptions in the global world, China and the USA. “Not only has China a trade war is not the right president criticizes China’s and will still be the strongest economy. The trade war is The lingering trade battle declined to adopt promised prescription. practices as a grand scale country in the world.” affecting the U.S. economy between the superpowers reforms, it has embraced an He said, “Economic attack on U.S. businesses Whether China intends to by raising costs for American has not only been pinching economic model dependent globalization, as the trend and industries, China’s replace the U.S. as a global firms and raising prices domestic growth in both on massive market barriers, of the times, should not and minister criticized those who economic superpower or of consumer goods while countries but also has heavy state subsidies, cannot be held back.” China’s see China as adversary. He not, China’s economy is China’s economy has been been weakening the global currency manipulation, foreign minister stressed, said the U.S. should “avoid already expanding at almost in a decline and consumer economy. product dumping, forced “Negotiations cannot take picking a misguided fight three times the rate of U.S. at sentiment is down to the The Sino-U.S. skirmish technology transfers and the place under the threat or at the with the wrong country.” around seven percent. If the lowest in three years. Even over trade relations have theft of intellectual property expense of China’s legitimate Wang also dismissed the current expansion, continues though Asia’s emerging escalated as the tit for tat economies are benefiting retaliatory practices among from the U.S.-China trade the two nations have led war as industries flee out them to an almost trade-war of China to diversify their stalemate. In a move to make supply chain, it remains U.S. goods a competitive to be seen if China or the advantage, President Trump United States will come out has levied new rounds of as winner. taxes on billions of Chinese While President Trump products. This has led to has hinted that a deal with almost two third of Chinese China could happen sooner products to be affected by than people think, many the tariffs. Beijing responded remain skeptical. The with its own retaliatory uncertainties surrounding tariffs and refused to buy trade outcomes between agricultural products from the U.S. and China, global U.S. farmers. economic slowdown and This week, President Brexit uncertainties continue Trump used his U.N. speech to weigh on investors as to hit back at China ahead they look for stability before of their trade talks, which making long-term business are scheduled to occur early decisions. October. He said, “I have Patrick Chappette [email protected] great respect and affection The trade war situation has been viewed by some obervers as a drastic mistake. Impeachment confrontation on the horizon

Thomas Cahalan Pelosi (D-Calif.) became confrontation in the next 14 I would like you to get to the Trump’s defense, arguing withheld the money due to Editor one of those moderate House months. bottom of it.” impeachment proceedings his concerns that the U.S. democrats advocating for Trump tweeted a response “We are ready to open a would only serve to inspire was contributing more aid to House Speaker Nancy an impeachment inquiry as to the Democrats push for new page on cooperation GOP voters to get out and Ukraine than the European Pelosi has initiated well. impeachment. in relations between the vote in the 2020 election. countries were. impeachment proceedings “The actions of the Trump “PRESIDENTIAL United States and Ukraine,” House Minority Leader The launch of the against President Trump. presidency have revealed HARRASMENT!”. said Zelensky in the Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) impeachment inquiry She has accused Trump of the dishonorable fact of the The White House released transcript. “For said in a statement that follows the intense 24-hour violating the Constitution president’s betrayal of his responded by releasing the that purpose, I just recalled Democrats “have been trying period where 57 democrats, by seeking help from the oath of office, betrayal of transcript of the July 25 our ambassador from to reverse the results of the including moderates from leader of a foreign country to our national security and phone call between Trump United States and he will be 2016 election since President solidly Trump districts weaken a domestic political betrayal of the integrity and Ukrainian President replaced by a very competent Trump took office. For them, who initially opposed opponent. of our elections,” Pelosi Volodymyr Zelensky on and very experienced this is all about politics. Not impeachment, endorsed Pelosi’s decision arose said in a brief statement Wednesday. ambassador who will work about facts.” the push for impeachment after Trump admitted he with American flags in the “I would like you to do us hard on making sure that Pelosi and members of proceedings. Based on a suggested to the Ukrainian background. “Therefore, a favor though because our our two nations get closer. I her caucus initially resisted Washington Post analysis, president that he should today, I am announcing the country has been through a would also like and hope to calls for impeachment from 196 Democrats currently investigate former vice House of Representatives lot and Ukraine knows a lot see him having your trust the party’s progressive base support an impeachment president Joe Biden, a is moving forward with about it,” said Trump in the and your confidence and due to the absence of public proceeding and that number current top contender for an official impeachment released transcript. “I would have personal relations with support and GOP backing. is expected to grow in the the Democratic presidential inquiry.” like you to find out what you so we can cooperate However, after it was made days to come. nomination. Based off of Political observers argue happened with Ukraine, even more so. I just wanted public that Trump asked “Speaker Pelosi’s much- polls, Biden continues to this confrontation between they say Crowdstrike… I to assure you once again that Zelensky to investigate publicized efforts to restrain enjoy a wide lead over Trump the Democratic-led House guess you have one of your you have nobody but friends Biden, Democrats became her far-left conference have when compared in a general and Trump will likely divide wealthy people… the server, around us.” vocal in their support of finally crumbled. House election matchup scenario. the polarized U.S. even they say Ukraine has it. “Biden went around impeachment proceedings, Democrats cannot help This incident has caused a further ahead of the 2020 There are a lot of things that bragging that he stopped especially those with themselves,” said Senate surge of moderate House election, which is expected went on, the whole situation. the persecution so if you credentials in national Majority Leader Mitch Democrats to advocate for to establish implications I think you’re surrounding can look into it… It sounds security. McConnell (R-Ky). an impeachment inquiry into for both parties. However, yourself with some of the horrible to me,” said Trump Trump denied pressuring [email protected] Trump, which is something political observers also same people. I would like to in the released transcript. Zelensky through the they initially resisted doing note it will be unclear who have the Attorney General Congressional tactic of withholding $400 for months. This Tuesday, will win the new political call you or your people and Republicans have rallied to million in aid. He stated he Sept. 26, 2019 EDITORIAL 5

THE LA SALLE Budget cuts to international est. 1931 COLLEGIAN programs are un-Lasallian Editor-in-chief Jacob Garwood [email protected] Managing Editor Bianca Abbate Collegian Editorial [email protected] Business Manager Jonathan Mains “Study abroad was my biggest motivator to stay at La Salle and to be falsely assured for over two years that I would have the opportunity to [email protected] study abroad only to have it ripped out from under me was unfair.” Junior Megan Bentrewicz had her hopes set on spending her spring semester in Head Copy Editor Karen Kerwick Australia. It was an experience she had dreamed of since freshman year. [email protected] This year, it almost came true, until it didn’t. After being assured time and time again that she would have the opportunity to study abroad, she was News Editors Elyssa Loughlin told early this year that it just wasn’t in the cards. She was told that she couldn’t go to Australia because funding had been cut for study abroad [email protected] programs. Bentrewicz isn’t alone. She is one of many students who are extremely disappointed with the ramifications of these cutbacks. Rita Offutt Among other budget cuts, the University has recently slashed the [email protected] budget for international study opportunities for students and the effects of doing so will be detrimental to the student body. These budget cuts Commentary Editors Alina Snopkowski will not only make these international experiences nearly unattainable for students, but will also convey the idea that these experiences are not [email protected] worth the investment, discouraging students from even applying. The study abroad programs are a great opportunity for La Salle students. Jackie Anderson They present the opportunity to engage with a new culture, to reach a [email protected] new destination or to gain a new perspective. But largely, study abroad programs are lauded for being a time of self-realization. When you are Politics Editor Thomas Cahalan living in another country and existing in an unfamiliar environment, you inherently become a more self-aware person. It is truly a time for personal [email protected] growth in a student’s life. La Salle University caters to a largely working-class student body Features Editors Julie Wood — some of which may have never left Pennsylvania, let alone the [email protected] country. Study abroad opportunities were hard enough to come by, even with better funding. Now, they could be even harder to attain. That is Elizabeth Rafter quintessentially un-Lasallian. All students should have access to these types of opportunities and should not be deterred by the financial burden. [email protected] Ultimately, though, study abroad programs are not a charity case. They are programs from which the University can benefit too. These programs A & E Editors Jakob Eiseman (literally) put La Salle’s name on the map and bring in interest to the [email protected] school. Furthermore, global opportunities are not only valuable in terms of personal development but are also valuable on a student’s resume. Jackie Anderson Consequently, these opportunities enable students to go on to do greater things, such as Maura Ford, ‘19, who received a Fulbright in Mexico after [email protected] a successful study abroad trip in Argentina her sophomore year. These program budget cuts are consistent with a culture shift at the Kicks Editor Emily Weintraut University. It has become evident in new, shiny priorities, such as [email protected] beautification of the library juxtaposed with rollbacks, such as cutbacks to the foreign language programs. Though unsurprising, it is truly a shame CAKE Editor Claire Kunzier that these global opportunities are not valued by the University. If ever a time in this world global citizenship was needed, it is now. [email protected] Sports Editor Steven Silvestro [email protected] Letter to the editor: From Project Appalachia coordinators Lisa Staff and Copy Editors Zolotnitsky and Madison Baer Nikoleta Barboni Nicole Lauria Project Appalachia to get settled into their day, the main goal is to (summer) is a unique living quarters for the complete a significant Chris Camacho Sam Long trip that exposes social week, and in the morning portion of the project, as Sean Cornely Monica Murray justice issues to each their work starts. well as to work through participant while pushing The students are divided problems that may arise in Christina DeLullo William O’Brien IV them in a brand-new into groups of five or six the process. Yitbarek Demise Anthony Pantalone environment. The group and have either an adult or This year we will be goes to a location where student coordinator with going to Johnson City, Emilee Desmond Rayna Patel families live in heavily them, and then they head Tennessee while working Sarah Hanlon Rachael Riccio low-income areas, and do to their work sites. Each with Appalachia Service not have easy access to work site is a house with a Project [ASP]. The trip Thomas Harris Tyler Small healthcare, education or family, and each student’s will run from May 11-17, Nolen Kelly Jamie Smith financial stability. During task is to help replenish 2020 which is immediately the week, students will and reinstall anything that following graduation. The Sean Kelly Jon Stauffer learn even more about is dismantled, damaged or application to apply is Mary Kraus Josh Warner affordable housing and not existent and is needed available on Presence and rural poverty on a first for that family. it is due Friday, Sept. 27. Gia Lanci Alex Wilson hand basis. 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[email protected] 6 COMMENTARY Sept. 26, 2019 Thoughts on Trump’s potential impeachment A look at the history of impeachment and what might happen to Trump

Sarah Hanlon impeached. The third step Donald Trump. This carries Staff is a trial before the Senate, heavy risks for Congressional overseen by the Chief Democrats and Republicans, Presidential impeachment Justice of the United States and obviously the President in the United States refers Supreme Court, currently himself. The Democrats run to the process in which the John Roberts. Conviction the risk of further dividing House of Representatives requires a two-thirds vote an already polarized nation. brings forth charges against in the Senate. If convicted, Impeachment is the most the President for his or the President is immediately severe way for Congress her alleged crimes. This removed from office; there is to check the powers of the process is similar to an no “lame duck” period. The President; it is not a political indictment by a grand jury. order of succession would maneuver to be taken lightly. If convicted, the President then place the Vice President If impeachment goes to trial, faces removal by the Senate. into the vacated office. each Republican member Impeachable offenses are A formal impeachment of Congress must stand in outlined in the Constitution, inquiry has only been filed total support of the President and include “treason, against four US Presidents: and all of his actions during bribery or other high James Buchanan in 1860, his campaign and time crimes and misdemeanors.” Andrew Johnson in 1868, in office. Congressional The impeachment process Richard Nixon in 1974 and Republicans run the risk of can be broken down into Bill Clinton in 1998. Only alienating moderates and three steps. First, Congress Johnson and Clinton were establishing precedents for investigates the alleged impeached, but both were new presidential norms. crimes, typically beginning later acquitted by the Senate It is important to note that Politico in the House Judiciary and therefore were not some Democrats have been On Tuesday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced an official impeachment inquiry. Committee. Second, after removed from office. Nixon calling for impeachment for examining the evidence, the resigned from office before the past two years. Many House must pass articles he could be impeached arguments focused on the President from obstruction of If sufficient evidence can pass a guilty charge with of impeachment. This for his involvement in findings of special counsel justice. Pelosi’s formal move be collected, it is likely that the necessary two-thirds establishes by law the formal the Watergate scandal. Robert Mueller regarding toward impeachment came the Democrat-controlled majority vote. The formal allegation that the President On Sept. 25, 2019, Russia’s interference in the only after new information House will be able to impeachment inquiry is has committed a crime in Speaker Nancy Pelosi 2016 elections.The report did surrounding the President’s charge the President with historically significant, violation of the Constitution. announced that the House not find sufficient evidence controversial dealings impeachment. However, it but the President is This vote only requires of Representatives would to charge the President with Ukraine, in which he is nearly extremely unlikely likely safe in his office. a simple majority. Once begin a formal impeachment with any crimes, but was allegedly used his office as that the Republican- [email protected] passed, the President will be inquiry against President unable to formally clear the President for personal gain. controlled Senate would Marijuana should (already) be federally legalized

Mary Kraus helps treat insomnia and spreading false propaganda Staff low appetite. CBD does that “marihuana” causes The United States is not have any psychoactive Mexicans to become currently experiencing components, but can violent, sex-mad and a time of high political treat several symptoms crazy, politicians were polarity and party division. including seizures, successfully able to incite However, despite these inflammation, migraines, fear in the prejudiced differences, Americans depression and more. public towards both do seem to agree on Ultimately, marijuana Mexicans and marijuana. something regardless is especially useful for By illegalizing marijuana of political affiliation— treating chronic pain as in 1937, the government the legalization of it relaxes muscles and had another reason marijuana. Nearly two- relieves nerve pain. Thus, to search, invade and thirds of Americans marijuana is not only a control Mexican- support its legalization, desirable medicine, but American communities. yet marijuana remains a necessary medicine Marijuana should be federally criminalized and for a wide variety of legalized because the real classified as a Schedule I suffering individuals. reason marijuana was drug alongside substances However, marijuana criminalized in the first such as heroin and lysergic should not just be legalized place had nothing to do acid diethylamide (LSD). for medicinal purposes; it with the drug’s safety should also be legalized and everything to do with Marijuana should be David Maurice Smith, New York Times legalized in the United as a recreational drug. racism and xenophobia. Marijuana can help alleviate symptoms of cancer, arthritis and depression. States due to its medicinal In fact, “cannabis” used Those who oppose the general and people tend to value and low risk. to be legal in the United legalization of marijuana percent of people who try deny them the freedom encounter an opportunity To begin, marijuana States and was commonly often argue that marijuana tobacco become addicted; to smoke marijuana? to use marijuana sooner can be used to alleviate found as an ingredient is a gateway drug and only about 10 percent of Marijuana should be in life than other drugs. symptoms caused by a in over-the-counter would pave the road to people who try marijuana legalized because the Either way, the majority multitude of illnesses medicines. It was not until harder drugs, such as ever develop an addiction. drug never should have of marijuana users do not ranging from cancer Mexicans began heavily cocaine and heroin, for Additionally, it is literally been illegalized in the go on to use harder drugs. to arthritis to multiple immigrating to the United more people. However, impossible to overdose first place. Its medicinal Furthermore, alcohol, sclerosis and more. The two States after the Mexican there is no proof that on marijuana. Meanwhile, value is evident; it tobacco and other forms of compounds responsible Revolution of 1910 that the relationship between thousands of Americans relaxes people rather nicotine have maintained for these medicinal effects the drug became heavily marijuana and future hard die from alcohol poisoning than aggravating them their legality in the United are cannabidiol (CBD) criticized and negatively drug use is causal. Some annually. How can the and is a safe alternative States despite the fact they and tetrahydrocannabinol viewed. Mexicans experts argue that this government permit to several dangerous, are far more dangerous (THC). While both used “marihuana” relationship could merely citizens the freedom to addictive and deadly than marijuana. To begin, compounds provide relief recreationally, and people be due to the fact that drink alcohol and smoke drugs that the United began to associate the individuals who choose they are far more addictive. cigarettes—which cause States already permits. for nausea and anxiety, About 15 percent of people [email protected] THC is the compound drug with this specific to use marijuana are a staggering 480,000 who try alcohol and 32 that causes the “high” and population. Though predisposed for drug use in deaths annually—yet Sept. 26, 2019 COMMENTARY 7 Developing nations face complex issues regarding climate change Yitbarek Demesie pressure leaders into doing the dire issue of global between developing in its report. Moreover, the to help lift them to the top. Staff something on the ecological warming and potentially and developed nations. report also pointed out that, Hence, it shows us how crisis the world is facing. benefits people of the world. According to Center for in a review undertaken in 53 inextricable developing a This week has marked Some of the recent Even though climate Global Development, developing countries over the country is with environmental a wave of protests by global efforts to tackle change is a dire threat developed nations account period 2006–2016, the Food damage. Even hydroelectric climate change activists. In climate change include the facing Earth, it is very for 79 percent of historical and Agriculture Association power, which is regarded as lower Manhattan, massive Paris climate agreement, difficult to implement the carbon emissions from of the United Nations (FAO) renewable energy, comes at crowds of people marched which is a pact that aims to right approaches that will 1850 to 2011. Because found that, taken together, huge cost of environmental from Foley Square near the tackle and combat climate effectively tackle the issue. of the different stages of crops and livestock, farming habitat loss, weakened courthouses down to the change and build a future One of the main reasons economic development and fisheries, aquaculture and biodiversity and negative Battery Park, flooding city that has sustainable low- is the political implications time of industrialization forestry absorbed 26 percent changes in river ecology streets to protest against lack carbon emissions. The of implementing around the globe, developing of all damage and loss where the dam is built. of action by world leaders on Paris agreement is the first environmentally-friendly countries have not been able caused by floods, drought It is quite a complex issue the issue of global warming. ambitious effort by nations, policies. Many of the to contribute significantly and tropical storm. Almost to tackle the climate change Most of the protesters were which was ratified by 187 environmentally-friendly to greenhouse gases. two-thirds of all damage and crisis and would require an young people and students countries as of January 2019, policies come at a huge Despite their low loss to crops was caused by unprecedented movement. who skipped class Friday, to combat climate change. political cost. This is because contributions to this issue, floods in that decade, but The UN has said we only Sept. 20 to join this cause. This initiative dates back to of the fact that government developing countries have drought was by far the most have 11 years left before They demanded world the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio regulations increase the cost been hit the hardest by harmful disaster for livestock. the climate change becomes leaders take action ahead de Janeiro when countries of production on services global warming. Coupled It is evident that the rise of irreversible and human of the UN climate meeting. initially entered a treaty and industries especially on with rapid population world temperatures would civilization could end by The New York City called the United Nations those that emit greenhouse growth, deforestation, water certainly affect all nations, 2050. Some even push it to climate strikers demanded Framework Convention gases. According to a scarcity and depletion of mainly developing ones. say that by 2050 the earth fossil fuels stay in the on Climate Change. Even comprehensive study natural resources which Nonetheless, developing will be uninhabitable. Until ground, and suggested a though the first protocol did prepared by National have resulted in higher food countries are hesitant to sign a comprehensive, sustainable transition to renewable not set any legally binding Economic Research prices and food insecurity up for such climate accords and achievable plan is energy and accountability for limitations on emissions, it Associates (NERA Economic for millions, such nations are as it inhibits their aim to adopted by all nations, we can polluters’ aiming to pressure shows us that world leaders Consulting), it estimates that unwilling to create additional catch up with the rest of the only hope we have more time the UN leaders ahead of have been grappling with the Paris climate accord will barriers that will deter world in industrialization. It than what the UN researchers their climate action summit. how to address the issue cost the U.S. economy alone their economic expansion. seems unfair to restrict poor predicted. While it remains Besides protesting on the of global climate change $3 trillion and 6.5 million Natural disasters countries from working on to be seen if indeed we only streets, some millennials for over two decades. industrial jobs by 2040. particularly pose dire threats developing their standard have a few decades left on have even vowed not to give Many have regarded Given the costly nature of to developing countries as of living even after they earth, earthlings have to find birth if no action is taken global warming as a global “saving our planet,” it is they can wipe out significant have been hit with climate a solution to this crisis or find by the government. At least security issue and have quite obvious why it will be portion of their GDP. From disasters to which they didn’t another earth to inhabit. Until 330 people, 80 percent of regarded it as the second very hard for leaders to make 1998 to 2017, direct losses contribute. Many leaders of then, all nations will continue them believed to be women, potentially most hazardous decisions that are not in favor from all disasters totaled developing nations see the to suffer significant loss until have joined the birth strike human-created problem that of their political ambitions $2.9 trillion, of which 77 pressure to sign up for any the right corrective measures (#NoBirthStrike) movement, could wipe out earth next to at least in the short-term percent was due to extreme climate deals as a move by are taken in a timely manner. which is aimed to cut down nuclear power. So, one would when they are in office. weather that is intensifying a person who reaches the [email protected] CO2 emission. Such actions ask why it would take so long What makes the matter as the world warms, the top of a cliff (or building) by constitute collective yet to come up with a climate worse is the complicated U.N. Office for Disaster Risk using a ladder, then removes small individual efforts to agreement that tackles nature of the relationship Reduction (UNISDR) said the ladder while pretending Why support #DressDownPhilly? The importance of aiding this local cause Nicole Lauria each public school to build leads people to donate. Staff wish lists for resources that So now that you know the schools need but can’t what #DressDownPhilly is Oct. 4 marks the second afford within their budgets. all about, I’ll tell you why annual Dress Down for These resources can be you should participate. Philly Schools social anything from art supplies To put it simply, you’re media campaign and The or new whiteboards to air investing in your Fund for Philadelphia conditioning and large, but future and the future of Schools is hoping to see a necessary, construction Philadelphia. It’s easy to flood of posts throughout projects. Since The Fund say that issues within a the day. But what is this started, many schools have city’s government and its campaign? And what is the been able to reach goals school system especially, point? Many people know that would have otherwise are out of our control, or that in large cities, such been impossible to reach. A that the problems are too as Philadelphia, school huge amount of donations big to fix, but passing the funding is often lacking. We for The Fund come from blame doesn’t solve any Samantha Madera have 300 schools, including a social media campaign problems. We should all Participants in #DressDownPhilly can purchase t-shirts or pins for the event. public and charter schools, they started last fall titled feel personally responsible that serve over 200,000 #DressDownPhilly. The for the youth in our city of low-income families. remarkable kids that I’ve this campaign in mind. students per year, so it’s campaign consists of because their futures are That’s why small actions, ever met. They deserve No school should have to no wonder that many of people posting picture of our futures. This social such as this social media better than the Philadelphia choose between buying our classrooms are in dire themselves wearing their media campaign requires campaign, are so important. government is able to textbooks for each student need of extra funding and purchased “Dress Down very little effort and a thirty- They instill small change give them. Organizations or food for the cafeteria. extra resources. To solve For Philly Public Schools” dollar donation in exchange which, over time, adds up like The Fund give them Remember, “Fund a this problem, educational t-shirts. This campaign for a t-shirt. The impact, and becomes big change. resources, support and most School — Fund a Future.” leaders in the city helped allows The Fund to earn however, is unimaginable. I work with a number of importantly, a chance — a This is our future. This is to develop a non-profit money through revenue Every school system organizations in the city chance to be brilliant and not the time to back down. known as The Fund for from t-shirt sales and the has issues and politics which serve the students passionate and to be more For more information The School District of immense amount of posts are messy. Change is of The School District of and do more than anyone about The Fund, Philadelphia, also known help to draw attention hard when it comes to big Philadelphia and I can ever thought possible of visit thefundsdp.org. as “The Fund.” This towards the importance cities, especially cities that personally vouch that they them. Oct. 4 is coming up [email protected] organization works with of the cause, which then serve a substantial number are some of the most unique, soon, and I hope you keep 8 FEATURES Sept. 26, 2019 Christian Brothers’ Archives goes digital New Facebook page highlights pieces of Lasallian history

Julie Wood the Christian Brothers’ Every day, a photograph Editor archives have recorded is posted from one of the “When’s your notable Lasallian events yearbooks along with a birthday?” asks Brother for every day of the “This Day in Lasallian Joe Grabenstein, Director year, and rather than History” post. “The of the Christian Brothers’ keeping those memories Christian brothers have Archives, to Liz Rafter, in a carefully organized had an abundance of a senior English major. binder, these events schools ever since we Hearing the response of will now be posted on were founded, and we January 25, Grabenstein the archives’ newly were divided into what we flips through the pages created Facebook page. call districts, or sections of a binder teeming with Launched on Sept. 18, of the country,” explains pages and pages of notes the Lasallian Baltimore Grabenstein. “Each of finding the document District Archives page those schools generates with the birthdate written was created by Alex a yearbook, so we go at the top. “Let’s see Palma, a recent graduate through those yearbooks what happened on that of La Salle University who and look for neat and day,” says Grabenstein, worked in the archives interesting photos to post.” Lasallian Baltimore District Archives via Facebook skimming the notes as a student worker The oldest yearbook A picture features an old intercom system in West Catholic High School’s 1950 yearbook. found on the page. and now works there in the collection dates “Teddy Roosevelt held as a part-time assistant. back to 1918, and each a conference at the Rafter is the student one displays the unique pop culture references to White House about worker for the archives pop culure that defined make the posts fun and taking care of dependent and co-moderator for each year, depicting spirit relatable for followers. children, and one of the Facebook page days, school activities, “Adding pop culture the 250 professionals which allows Lasallians celebrations of holidays references is the perfect invited was a prominent of all ages and history- and the fashion that touch to the posts that Christian Brother.” minded folks to see graduating students wore. I’m not familiar with,” Besides holding the memories that are “There’s one photo shares Grabenstein. recorded events occurirng being preserved in the where it’s people wearing “It’s wonderful! We on Rafter’s birthday, archives in College Hall. patterns on patterns, and enrich each other and it doesn’t make sense,” help each other out.” says Rafter. “But, The Facebook page hey, that was fashion.” already has more than “Or lack of it,” 100 likes and follows jokes Grabenstein. since its launch mid- Other photos include September, which has outdated sports uniforms, been shocking to see for such as one from La Salle Rafter and Grabenstein. College High School They were told that depicting a football player a woman running with a leather helmet and an archives page in no mask covering his face. California took months There are also themed to reach that number of days for posting content likes, while the Lasallian on the Facebook page, Baltimore District including Old Tech Archives page had more Lasallian Baltimore District Archives via Facebook Tuesday showing than 80 likes in the first A yearbook photo depicts a football player in an old uniform. photos of payphones, two weeks of its launch. typewriters and intercom “It’s a small, steady learning experience La Sallian community, systems in schools, growth, but it’s at the same time.” but for now, Grabenstein along with Frivolous growing,” says Rafter. Grabenstein and says, “We’re moving Friday which shows odd “I love archiving, Rafter have been busy in the right direction.” and funny photos taken and I’m always looking drafting more posts for Follow Lasallian from the yearbooks. for a way to get our the future, preparing Baltimore District While Grabenstein name out there,” shares content for followers to Archives on Facebook works on the historical Grabenstein. “I want see and hoping to capture to see more content Lasallian Baltimore District Archives via Facebook context of each Facebook this to be inclusive the attention of other contained in the archives. Brothers hold the components of a phonograph. post, Rafter incorporates and fun, while also a Facebook users in the [email protected]

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official financial institution of La Salle University Sept. 26, 2019 FEATURES 9 Oh deer! Trail cameras What’s the record unique animals Biz with Liz around campus

Julie Wood What are your favorite fall Editor La Salle’s campus, activities? outlined by blue and yellow banners on busy streets and standing Liz Rafter in proximity to Center Editor City, is indeed part Since the first official day of fall was this week, I figured what better way to begin of Philadelphia’s city the season than thinking about the best activities this season brings. Some of my landscape; however, favorites are pumpkin picking, taking pictures of the leaves and rehearsing for the there is a side to the city musical four hours a day, Sunday through Thursday. (That last one might just be us school’s grounds that theatre nerds though.) not many are aware of. [email protected] Jim Church, Ph.D., a biology professor, has Jim Church captured scenes of nature Foxes were recorded on the trail cameras on south campus. using trail cameras located around campus. Joined by two of his students in the forested areas around by the Communication the biology department, La Salle and going Center, by the tea house “In high school, my friends would get together Church has implemented through the data analysis on central campus, and carve pumpkins.” this project for students to of the images. “The and in Wister Woods. learn more about wildlife trail cameras are really Videos with footage Becca Blowitski biology on campus. important for people to of the animals on Computer Science “I wanted to give a lot of understand that even campus depict squirrels Class of ‘23 students the opportunities though we’re in a city, scurrying through the that I had when I was we are still surrounded by woods and deer walking a student in school. I nature and natural life,” around grassy areas. started out with one shares Black. “And that’s “There’s some major and then I quickly a cool thing to consider.” beautiful, wonderful, switched to wildlife Maya Moore, a cute fawns that live down biology because that’s sophomore biology major, at south campus,” says where my passion was,” is currently doing research Church. “There’s a lot shares Church. “Now with Church on wildlife of interesting animal “Stepping on crunchy leaves.” I’m just trying to give on campus, sharing how behavior between the students the opportunities the cameras are useful deer. They’re a very Kyle Blowitski to explore other fields that in understanding the social animal, and Computer Science and Information Technology they typically wouldn’t environment around La we’ve seen some very Class of ‘21 expect to see here at La Salle. “People weren’t interesting alpha beta Salle and to appreciate the able to see the type of dynamics within the campus and the diversity wildlife that we have on deer herd that we have of wildlife that we have campus based off our on south campus.” here because people environment in a city,” “We’ve also caught can really appreciate says Moore. “But what a couple people on the what they can see.” they don’t know is that cameras, so that’s been Eileen Black, a senior we have a vast variety of funny,” jokes Black. animals that you can see Besides squirrels and “Getting pumpkin spice lattes.” biology major, was part of the initial setup for the with our trail cameras.” deer, the cameras have The cameras are located also recorded raccoons, Leah Brown cameras around campus, around the rain garden foxes and possums. Political Science placing them in spots in Originally starting the Class of ‘23 project as a way to give students opportunities to explore fields they wouldn’t find at La Salle, the project has gained some notable attention on social media, allowing everyone in the “Wearing heavier clothing. It’s hoodie season.” La Salle community to explore parts of campus Stephan Jenkins they wouldn’t just see Criminal Justice on their way to class. Class of ‘22 Jim Church “We want students to Several cameras can be found on La Salle’s campus. appreciate the campus and the diversity of wildlife that we have here,” says Church. “Since I started this project I see a lot of people talking, tweeting and Instagramming about this, and that’s given me “Same as Stephan. I like the clothing options.” a lot of job satisfaction.” To check out all the Clifton Moore unique animals found Business at La Salle, videos Class of ‘21 from the trail cameras can be found through #WildlifeOfLaSalle Jim Church on Twitter. Deer are commonly recorded on the trail cameras. [email protected] 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sept. 26, 2019 La Salle students escape America’s scariest haunted house The Field of Screams in Mountville, PA is considered the scariest haunted attraction in America staff, is a 3.5 story attraction newest haunted attraction, booth, play themed carnival Rita Offutt built on the story of the the Nocturnal Wasteland. games or grab a bite to eat at Editor house itself, which passed The Nocturnal Wasteland the food stands. In between As fall approaches, from the twisted Murter Wicked Woods features an attractions, there are escape students are looking forward family, to the murderous array of scenes, complete room games and concerts to participating in autumn Garden Hotel, and finally with epic visual illusions and on the stage. The Scream events such as Homecoming to Frances Henry Worth, a characters who will track you Shop offers “spooktacular” Weekend, apple picking, psychotic millionaire. At the down and follow you through apparel and special Field of pumpkin carving and end of each attraction, all five your journey. Throughout Screams themed toys and Halloween. Across campus, members scored the overall the walk, visitors not only trinkets. Maria Hernandez, “spooky season” has taken experience on a scale of 1-5. fear the terrifying sights Class of 2022, recommends hold, leading some members The average score was a 3.8. and scenes they encounter, going “earlier in the of the La Salle community Next, we went to the but also separation from the evening” and believes Field to start participating in one Haunted Hayride. The group. While all five La Salle of Screams would be a of the hallmark events of hayride has the longest wait, students made it through “great place for a first date.” Field of Screams the fall: haunted houses. and buying a VIP ticket together, earlier groups Even though Field of Asylum at the Field of Screams. On Sept. 14, five La Salle to skip the line is highly reported being separated or Screams outdoes itself on an students traveled to Field recommended. The Haunted having individual members ordinary night, they also host isolation. These aspects of varies based on what day it of Screams in Mountville, Hayride takes visitors on a isolated. Overall experience special events throughout the Extreme Blackout event is. $10 passes are available Pennsylvania. Myself and 20-minute ride through an was a 3.0. the season. This weekend are not part of the normal on Sept. 27, Sept. 29, Oct. four other students felt as eerie corn field, making sure Beyond two haunted will be a Game Truck experience, and release 6, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, though it is the best haunted to stop at 10 attractions along houses, a hayride and an Tournament and Battle of waivers must be signed in Oct. 31, Nov. 3, and Nov. 8. attraction around – an the way. Seamus Flanigan, outdoor walk-through the Bands competition. On order to participate. Field of Screams only takes opinion echoed by USA Class of 2022, described it as experience, actors and Nov. 15, Field of Screams The Scream Pass, which cash and has ATMs on site. Today, who ranked Field of the “longest, most eventful characters chase visitors will be hosting the fourth allows visitors access to all There are no refunds or Screams as America’s #1 haunted hayride I’ve ever across the campus and annual Extreme Blackout four haunted attractions, is exchange policies. Haunted Attraction. been on.” Overall experience unexpectedly pop up in Event. For this event, all of $35. For between $10-$20 [email protected] We traveled through all of for the Haunted Hayride was central areas, which offer the attractions will be darker more, guests can purchase the attractions, starting with a 4.9. more unique experiences for and more intense, subjecting the VIP pass, which pushes the Den of Darkness. The Finally, we dared to guests. In the central area, visitors to new methods of them to the front of the line. Den, as it is called by the take on Field of Screams’ visitors can visit a free photo torture, physical restraint and The price of the VIP pass A musical terror coming to La Salle Details on the Masque’s Fall production of “Young Frankenstein.”

Thomas Harris Staff

This year, The Masque will be performing “Young Frankenstein” in Nov., and this article will give you a brief insight into the storied history behind the show. While on the newer side of musicals which have come Overwatch League to the Dan Rodden’s stage Wells Fargo Center with the Overwatch league Logo displayed. during The Masque’s time, it offers a past filled with challenges and triumphs, The Super Bowl of esports in Center City which have all translated into its story. The New Mel Overwatch League Grand Finals are at Wells Fargo this weekend. Brooks Musical: “Young Frankenstein” was written from home or in person. complexes. What will set Christina DeLullo by Mel Brooks and Thomas The championship will Fusion apart from other areas Staff Meehan in mid to late 2006. air at 3 p.m. According to is the training facility as well The Stage Door Following their successful Electric Theater Production of “Young Frankenstein.” The esports industry is overwatchleague.com, at- as the seating arrangements. work on the 2001 musical, booming and Philly wants home viewers could receive The facility will be able to “The Producers.” Brooks in on the action. Philly special in-game content for house up to 3,000 guests. and Meehan set out to whose initial review asked to Europe in London’s West will soon have their own themselves by watching Members of the translate what Brooks the question, “Can lightning End in Oct. 2017. Brooks venue dedicated to esports, the event live on twitch.tv. Philadelphia Fusion believed to be one of his strike twice?” The New York returned with the original but for now the city’s eyes Fans that attend the 2019 league, founded in 2017, more successful films, Times described it as “an director and choreographer are the Overwatch League Grand Finals are in for a are excited to return to “Young Frankenstein,” to the overblown burlesque review, Susan Stroman in order to Championship (OWL). unique experience. Fan Fest, their city permanently. stage. Capturing the comedic right down to its giggly properly adapt the show the OWL is a professional beginning at 10 a.m., will Philadelphia Fusion is energy of Vaudeville and smuttiness”. It seemed that for performance a decade international esports league entail hours of free activities the only professional Golden Age musicals of the Brooks’ comedic style was after its original debut. founded in 2016. There including a performance esports team in the state early and mid-20th century, unable to properly fill a The revisions included a are 20 international teams. by DJ Zedd, food, and of Pennsylvania. In 2018 “Young Frankenstein” was large live setting. The show complete revamping of the Members of the league are giveaways from partners Philadelphia Fusion made it tested and performed from received several nominations book, ranging from lyric getting their keyboards ready like Coca Cola. The sold out to the OWL championships. Oct. 2007 to January 2009 across national and local revisions to songs being for an epic Grand Finals this event is expected to draw Next year, there is hope for in Seattle Washington’s award categories but won removed and new ones Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Wells many newcomers into the the Fusion to earn the title Paramount Theatre, only one, Best Musical, being added. The West End Fargo Center in downtown city and introduce residents as OWL champions. For according to Broadway awarded by the Outer production consistently Philadelphia. This year the to what is yet to come for now the team will focus World News. Following the Critics Circle to the cast received positive reviews, San Francisco Shock and esports lovers. Within the on developing strategies Broadway performances, and crew of the first United attributed by many to Vancouver Titans will go next few months there will be to defeat contenders in says Playbill, the show States Tour production. The the more intimate nature toe-to-toe for a chance at construction of a new esports the 2020 season. Having toured the United States Outer Critics Circle group of the venues. “Young winning $1,100,000 and a and entertainment venue. the championship take twice from September represents out of town Frankenstein” is being championship trophy. The Comcast Spectacor and The place here in Philly will 2010 to 2011. Critics gave publications which review performed not only by the teams will have a chance to Cordish Companies teamed help cultivate even more the show mixed reviews, shows on and off-Broadway. Masque in Nov. but can also defend their title in a first-to- up for a $50 million esports support for esports and the as many felt it could not According to Whatsonstage, be seen at the Walnut Street four map series. project, Fusion Arena. The Philadelphia Fusion team. compare to “The Producers.” the major successes of the Theatre through October. Fans can experience arena will be central to all [email protected] including Time Magazine, show came when it moved [email protected] the championship live of Philadelphia’s sports Sept. 26, 2019 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 The final nail in the Phillies’ coffin on the Nats this Tuesday like my father, screaming of their problems. the future to a AAA starter, afternoon, barely staying at the TV as well. The Injuries plagued this team and just as Roman Quinn alive in the playoff race. persistent use of Sean worse than Europe in the started to hit the ball well, The game kicked off with a Rodriguez, when players 1300s. Nine total pitchers he got hurt again. Jean Segura RBI single and like Corey Dickerson, Jay were put on the DL and shut However, there are some gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead, Bruce and Adam Haseley down for the season this positives to take away but left the bases loaded are available for use, made year, and the backups did from this season. Despite after two consecutive outs Phillies fans die inside just not pull through. Something the constant “overrated” to end the first. A sacrifice a little bit every time. And has to be done about it. Matt chants, Bryce Haper has fly in the 4th and the 6th to make matters worse, Klentak’s inability to sign put up 33 HR and 108 allowed the Nats to take Kapler put him back out and trade for competent RBIs as of September the lead at 2-1. A Ryan on the field even after pitching demoralized the 24th. Jean Segura and Zimmerman single then he called out essentially team, especially the hitters. Cesar Hernandez have put the Nats up 3-1, and a all of Philadelphia for No lead could feel safe both hit .280+ so far. Corey Patrick Semansky AP bases-loaded wild pitch in being entitled when we when you see Jared Hughes Dickerson proved to be a Phillies Manager Gape Kapler arguing with umpire. the 8th allowed for another didn’t pretend to like the sprinting to the mound at great pickup when he was run to score and made it 4-1, 34-year-old, .226 career full speed, thus losing his out there, and Scott Kingery Sean Cornely Harper once again threw which was the final. average “Utility Player.” breath and then most likely stepped up when he was Staff out a runner going to home After these two games, Kapler’s most frustrating giving up a homerun. Also, asked to play every position plate and has proven that the Phillies’ season was feature? Without a doubt seeing Andrew McCutchen on the field other than his The Philadelphia Phillies, he is an outstanding fielder, put to rest, and it is quite his lack of accountability go down with a torn ACL primary one. Roman Quinn the most frustrating, in addition to his fantastic a relief considering the for his players. You played was disheartening, as he was also pitched twice which is unbearable, consistently hitting abilities. But then season has brought nothing bad? Ah just get ‘em next an exciting and lively part cool, I guess? And finally, inconsistent team in reality struck again in the but high blood pressure game slugger! It’s as if of the team. Getting Corey J.T. Realmuto is the best baseball, were taken out next inning as Washington and frustration towards the Kapler was coaching a Dickerson and Jay Bruce catcher in baseball, and it is of playoff contention this catcher Yan Gomes hit a solo manager Gabe Kapler, who little league team and not a were fantastic moves, but not up for debate. Tuesday after playing the HR giving the Nats a 2-0 has made some extremely professional baseball team when the manager decides All in all, if this team first half of a double header lead. The next inning rolled questionable decisions this of fully-grown adult men. to put Sean Rodriguez in wants to go anywhere in the against the Washington around and guess what season. Choices such as And once Charlie Manuel their place, you can’t help future, they need to dump Nationals. The first game happened? Another home pinch-hitting Phil Gosselin stepped in, the team finally but feel hopeless as a fan. Kapler and Klentak, make of the series opened with an run. This time Trea Turner with the bases loaded and seemed relaxed at the plate However, every player sure the bullpen can stay Adam Eaton homerun in the took Zach Eflin deep, and two outs in one of the most because they didn’t have hasn’t entirely stepped up. intact, and put a consistent, bottom of the first inning, two more runs were tacked important games of the year sabermetrics impounded Rhys Hoskins has gone and competent lineup out and any smart Phillies on in the bottom of the 5th. against the Red Sox, when into their head for 10 hours off the deep end and Cesar there. With the players fan could infer the game The Phillies managed to anyone else on the bench a day. How the Phillies Hernandez has seemingly this organization has, that was lost after that pitch. scrape two more runs out would be a better choice, are a .500 team with the no baseball IQ whether it’s should not be a problem. However, there was one during the rest of the game left many fans scratching roster they have is truly in the field or on the base [email protected] positive thing to take away and took a 7-2 loss. their heads, and, if any of disheartening, but one paths. Maikel Franco went from that inning: Bryce The Phils then took those fans are anything person isn’t to blame for all from the third baseman of Philadelphia indie studio releasing first game Thomas Sharpe from Gossamer Games on game development and culture in Philly

3D artists, Danielle Vuono and emotions that conveys a “the exploration is more Jake Eiseman and Nina DeLucia, lead personal message. enjoyable than the actual Editor programmer Chris McCole In two weeks, Gossamer game… So often exploration and composer Nabeel will be launching their first is what you do in between This week I sat down with Ansari. Under Sharpe’s experience: an atmospheric the actual gameplay, but we Thomas Sharpe, director direction, the studio has adventure game set in the wanted to make sure it was of Gossamer Games LLC, worked on several projects, dark ruins of an ancient the main mechanic.” Sharpe an independant interactive including contract work for civilization, “SOLE”. says that since “SOLE” has entertainment studio interactive teaching tools “SOLE” has been in no text, “music is the voice operating in Philadelphia’s for nearby museums and development by Gossamer of the story,” meaning that University City. Sharpe is a interactive artistic demos. for 5 years. It is an experience messages can be found Drexel graduate and operates Gossamer has transitioned in which you take control of independently through the studio out of Drexel’s from its previous mission a small, white ball of light in exploration and expositorily Expressive and Creative of shipping commercial a dark, seemingly abandoned through sound. Twitter Interaction Technologies entertainment for phones to world with buildings and Gossamer has received Gossamer Games booth at a convention showing off “SOLE.” Center (ExCITe). Sharpe and dedication to abstract artistic landscapes left to decay. The funding for “SOLE” through a few of his associates from storytelling. Sharpe said Collegian will be reviewing Drexel and a successful mentioned that his team industry like interactive Drexel’s Entrepreneurial their main mission currently “SOLE” when it releases and kickstarter campaign would not be where they are entertainment, so do not Game Studio program began is to inspire thought and will dive deep into the actual that raised over $16,000. if it wasn’t for the lively game slack on business knowledge, the studio in late 2014. instill emotion by “treating content of the experience, As they’ve grown as development community Sharpe added. Finally, Through the last 5 years, video games like poetry,” to but for now I will share the developers, “SOLE” grew in Philadelphia, which he and most importantly, as Gossamer has acquired staff go beyond games and push insight that Sharpe gave with them, and as they took described as “awesome and “why games?” Sharpe from all over Philadelphia into experiences. Gossamer into the development of the it to conventions and trade very unexpected.” Gossamer encouraged prospective including graduates is looking to differentiate experience. shows, their audience grew will continue to seek creators students to find a defined and students from other themselves from the bigger The idea for “SOLE” as well. Gossamer was from the Philadelphia area. artistic statement, find why universities in Philadelphia names in the industry, who came together slowly, picked up by Microsoft for “What’s exciting about this interactive experiences are like Penn. Currently the focus on telling universal according to Sharpe, but the the ID@Xbox program, project is that I see this as the important to them and if it staff is composed of two messages through an inspirations behind it are meaning they will be able beginning for us. We have is the proper medium for interactive medium, to telling plenty. The abstract nature to publish “SOLE” on Xbox much more planned for the conveying their desires Kickstarter deeply personal stories that of it was most inspired platforms as an indie studio future,” said Sharpe. artistic message. There are Gossamer Games logo resonate with people on an by Thatgamecompany’s with support from Microsoft. Sharpe shared some many independent studios individual level through the “Journey” which expressed The studio’s biggest push is advice for students interested in Philadelphia, making medium of interaction. The its meaning through a long, to make their experience as in computer science, digital this one of the greatest word ‘gossamer’ refers to almost goalless dventure.The accessible as possible to all art and any field that overlaps places in America to pursue a substance that is light and mechanics of the experience people. So, after their PC with games. He stressed interactive entertainment, thin, to the point where it also derive from Sharpe’s and Xbox launch on Oct. 11, that students must learn and let Gossamer be an flows calmly with the wind. experience playing strategy the studio will continue to to collaborate creatively; example as they publish their Sharpe’s team chose this games like “Civilization” work on mobile versions and all games are inherently first work and move forward name because it represents which require the player to look to contact other console collaborative, and a sense as a studio creating art in their vision for experiences explore to find resources, manufacturers to publish on of creative collaboration is this city which has always — something that is lightly revealing more of the map every platform available, required. Self-advertisement cultivated art. tied together by experiences as they do. To Sharpe, including streaming. Sharpe is necessary in a competitive [email protected] 12 KICKS How to Walk Home from Broad at Night

As a current resident of Philadelphia, PA, I truly <3 SEPTA. But while I do <3 SEPTA, I don’t always love walking home alone from the subway at night. So for all of us industrious Kickers who grind hard and work in the city, or for those of us who just like to experience Philly as much as we can, I’ve made a lil’ list for you to use when you arrive at Broad and Olney at a time past my first grade bedtime. kicks Call your mom “If I had a spirit animal, Gritty would be the Okay Kickies, you know your mom loves you, so try to call her once in a while! If she’s a middle-aged woman, there’s a good chance she’ll be able to closest thing” -Jake talk about her book club or that annoying Joanne for a decent amount of time — a time period long enough for you to return safely to your home around campus. Just because you’re calling her simply as a safety measure This Day in Club Penguin doesn’t take away from you being a good child, but rather it can even make sure you’re the favorite child. So next time you’re worried about getting Sept. 26, 2019 mugged, you can rely on your mother’s ability to talk for ages to help keep you safe! Rockhopper is finally here Run Going to the gym frequently is pretty hard if you’ve got a busy schedule. again! The With classes and most jobs during the day, it’s rare that you might find Migrator is back time to workout before IBC closes. However, this problem can be solved if in town, and so you’re afraid of the long walk home from Broad at night: just sprint all the is treasure hunt. way home! If you run, you’ll already zoom past any possible issues before As long as you you can be affected and even if someone does notice you, they’ll just think don’t play with a you’re a weirdo and be scared of you! Running home at night is a win- dumb penguin, win: you stay safe while also making gains! Your middle school track coach you’re sure to would be proud. make a lot of coins. So get to diggin’ because he’ll only be here for Stalk fellow La Salle students The only scary thing about walking around at night is being alone. That’s a bit longer! why when I get back by myself on the subway, I just wait outside the station for a bit until I recognize another La Salle student (or group) walking back An Affordable path to Party for All to campus. Then I just wait about 30 seconds for them to walk a bit and Dear Kickies, stay around 25 feet behind them at all times! If you follow people back Through visiting friends who go to much more to campus, are you ever really alone? You could even try to strike up a expensive schools, I’ve realized one of the best things conversation with them and make a few more friends! about La Salle is our parties. While Lasallian parties Walking home at night will never be scary so long as you follow my tips. Sure, you could wait for the shuttle, but do you really want to wait 40 minutes? Plus, these steps can help add some spice to your are often “pretty okay” on their own, the culture commute home. I do these about 2-3 times a week and I’ve never had issues, so trust me, you’ll be fine! surrounding how we party and who we party with is better than most other schools — Lasallian parties are the common man’s parties. We don’t care about how much money you have, who you know, or what you wear; all we care about is that you’re ready to have fun. Parties at La Salle are convenient and affordable. On top of that, no one really cares what you wear. Most people don’t have to pay covers to get in, and even if you rush a grek organization, the most you might pay is $300 for dues. I tried going out at a bougie college a bit ago and realized just how much I appreciate La Salle party culture. When I go out at other schools my plans always fail terribly. At bougie schools, you may need to get on a list about 1-2 weeks beforehand and if that house is not throwing that night, you’re screwed. On top of that, one school’s dues were $10,000 a year— about $9,999 out of my budget. To me, party culture at some other universities is just classist and judgemental, unlike La Salle. At La Salle, we care about our community. As such, we ensure that partying, an essential part of college life, is available to all. We don’t judge based on status or socioeconomic class — we allow everyone to be messy inexpensively.

Sincerely,

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Comments If any of you have any comments, submissions or want Anticipation to give me some validation, email me at: by RaphComic [email protected] :) Sept. 26, 2019 CAKE 13 THE CULTURAL IMPACT OF... CAKE (;Hey CAKE is edited by Claire Kunzier. Here’s stuff you probably don’t need or want but are gonna get:)

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TWEET - “Frank Ocean and hotdog water are the same name if you really think about it” - @gabe_dorsett1 SONG - “S.O.S.” - by The Jonas Brothers QUOTE - “You’re acting like drunk slob-kabobs.” - Kourtney Kardashian BUZZFEED QUIZ - What Conspiracy Theory Are You? “IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELHIA” EPISODE - The Gang CAKE Kicks Spies Like U.S. S10 E05 MAD LIB ACT IT OUT (because everyone loves a good mad lib)

Grab a friend and act this scene out!!! Cast - Announcer, La Salle, and Purina SCENE Announcer - Are your college students sad? La Salle - Yes! Announcer - Do they need cheering up? La Salle - Yes! Announcer - Well then, I have just the thing for you...... DOGS! La Salle - YESSSSSSS! Announcer - You should meet my friend Purina. Purina - Hi, we have dogs. La Salle - Wanna sponsor us? We are a college University that likes dogs a lot. Purina - Sure. Announcer - And that my friend, is how you cure depression. Shoutout to Katie for the idea :) StOrY tImE Story of the time two girls went swimming at my work. I am not a lifeguard. Over the summer I worked on the boardwalk at a mini golf place, Congo Falls in Ocean City, N.J. Well, one night two girls decided to get drunk and go swimming in one of the water falls. I was half asleep in the front until they ran past me dripping wet with my co-worker chasing after them down the boardwalk. They got away...... AWKWARD. Anyway, don’t go swimming in mini golf water because ONE, you will be kicked out and get in a lot of trouble if your caught, TWO, THE WATER IS DISGUSTING, you could legit get sick and have to seek medical attention from, ingesting it. Heres a pic of me at work ------> 14 SPORTS Sept. 26, 2019 This week in Meet the Water Polo Team La Salle sports Derek Defusco and Josh DeLillo sit Women’s Tennis down with La Salle TV’s Gia Lanci Gia Lanci didn’t know much. No to be on the team when the recognition by being at St. Joseph’s Invitational Staff one knew who else was team was first established. awarded the Mid-Atlantic Friday, Sept. 27, all day Water polo is still the on the team. There was no Defusco was able to be Water Polo Conference newest Division 1 sport “how to” book for being a a part of that and now he Co-Player of the Week for at La Salle University, member of an establishing gets to see the future of the the week of Sept. 17. Their and senior captain Derek D1 team. “Well this is it, team. He gets to witness captain described how Field Hockey Dufusco and sophomore we’re starting a program”, a lot of the changes that proud he was and how it Josh DeLillo detailed their said Defusco when he got this team has experienced was great to give a positive at Davidson experiences in the early to the first practice ever for over the past four years, image to the team. years of the program. La Salle men’s water polo. like new equipment, their Aside from the Friday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. Defusco has played all DeLillo noted that, competitive opponents competitiveness of the four years that water polo “The freshman and my and the process of gaining men’s water polo team, has been a team at La class especially are really some wins under their belt. they also have a lot of team Salle. He says, “it is an pushing the upperclassmen Another notable “first” bonding. The men shared Volleyball honor to be captain”. This to work hard at practice for the men’s water polo their favorite memories year, they are playing more and the games.” team occured, when being on the team. DeLillo at VCU competitive teams. Their According to DeFusco, junior Daniel Domotor shared that he loved being record is 5-8, and they are it was a unique experience was awarded national with the team because of Friday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. not finished yet. their great relationships. “The team has grown Men’s water polo will so much over the first four have three matchups this Men’s Water Polo years,” said Defusco. “that weekend. First, they will we’ve gained a lot of good take on Wagner University at Wagner talent from all over the in Staten Island, N.Y on place.” He went on to note Saturday, Sept. 28. Before Saturday, Sept. 28, 12 p.m. that they have players from two matches on Sunday, all over the world that are Sept. 29 at Kirk Pool. really making a difference, Facing George Washington including, players from: University at 11 a.m., and Men’s Soccer Canada, Hungary and John Hopkins at 4 p.m. South Africa. To watch the full vs Duquesne Defusco went into detail interview, check out about his experience being Sportsline every Thursday Saturday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m. on a team the first year it at 10 p.m. on La Salle was founded. He noted TV, full episodes are also how strange it was that La Salle University Athletics available on Youtube at Men’s Water Polo coming into this year, he Senior Derek Defusco leads Explorers to 5-8 record. La Salle TV. at #14 George Washington Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. Field Hockey struggles quarter to put the Tigers Steven Silvestro ahead 3-0. Field Hockey Editor The Explorers would The field hockey team is not be shut out as junior at Appalachian State in the midst of a four-game Jessica Hewitt hit the back road trip that has not been of the net off an assist from Sunday, Sept. 29, 12 p.m. nice as they dropped the freshman Natalie Biliunas. first two games to Towson However, the offensive and Georgetown. push was too little too late Coming off a shootout as Towson won 3-1 for their Women’s Soccer win against LIU, the first victory of the year. Explorers traveled down La Salle then traveled vs Duquesne to Baltimore, MD to face to the nation’s capital Towson. to compete against Sunday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m. The Explorers started the Georgetown. game hot and put the Tigers The Explorers started on their heels with four strong again, gaining two Volleyball shots in the first quarter, penalty corners in the first La Salle University Athletics while the Tigers could not two minutes, including a Junior Railee Allen assists reshman Casey Reilly’s first goal. At Davidson get a shot off. Junior Railee shot from Allen that was one shot in the final ten 48th minute. Allen had two of the shots, blocked by the Hoyas. minutes of the half. The Explorers set up six Sunday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m. including one that deflected The Hoyas’ defense In the opening of penalty corners in the final just wide. tightened up, preventing the second half, South ten minutes of the game, In the second quarter, the anymore shots for over saved back-to-back shots all of which were taken by Tiger offense picked up and ten minutes. Hoyas took from the Hoyas before senior Chloe Lucky, but Men’s Water Polo struck in the third quarter, three shots, two of which Georgetown’s Halle Gill luck was not on their side when Towson’s Kathryn were saved by South and hit one that got past South as the Explorers were only vs John Hopkins Parkinson found teammate the other deflected by the to put the Hoyas up 2-0. able to get one shot off that Gretchen Alderfer on an Explorers’ defense. The Explorers responded was saved by Weets. Sunday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m. input ball on a corner. To end the first quarter, later in the third quarter Hoyas held strong to Alderfer knocked it over the Blue and Gold got off off a penalty corner, where claim the 2-1 victory over to the Tiger’s Beira Ho three shots with the Hoyas’ Allen knocked the ball over the Explorers. to get it past freshmann Ciara Weets saving two to to freshman Casey Reilly This loss knocks the Men Soccer goalkeeper Chloe South. keep the game scoreless. who took the shot and Explorers under .500 at Twenty seconds later, The second half was banged it off the back cage 3-4 on the season as they at NJIT Parkinson tipped one in off quiet until Georgetown’s to narrow the deficit to just begin Atlantic 10 play at Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. a pass Samantha Aljets put Michaela Bruno stole the one goal. Davidson on Friday, Sept. right in front of the net to ball and fired it into the La Salle took control of 27 at 5:30 p.m. Then, they put Towson up two goals. back of the net on a fast the fourth quarter early, stay in North Carolina to Aljets found Parkinson break. only allowing Georgetown face Appalachian state on again on a corner in the The fourth quarter to get off one shot in the Sunday Sept. 29 at noon. beginning of the fourth remained quiet with only quarter, occuring in the [email protected]. Sept. 26, 2019 SPORTS 15 Rough start to A10 play Athlete of the Washington. Jamie Smith Their second goal came Staff from another substitute in Week After picking up a the 42nd minute. win over the University George Washington’s of Delaware but also Isabelle Askay came dropping a tight loss to into the game in the Navy during a weekend 36th minute for Natalie of games, the La Salle Silberman. Just 6 minutes women’s soccer team went later, Askay weaved up against the George through the Explorers’ Washington Colonials defense to score the at McCarthy Stadium second goal of the half for on Sunday, Sept. 22. the Colonials. This match was the first The first half came to Atlantic 10 conference a close as the Explorers game of the season for the held off another attack by Kathryn Wood women’s team. the Colonials to keep the With La Salle and score 2-0. Steven Silvestro accumulated 24 assists, 9 George Washington’s As the second half Editor digs and 2 kills in a losing record being so similar began, the Colonials performance. Forty this season thus far, this scored once again. Senior Kathryn Wood percent of the Explorers game was sure to be a Colonials’ Megan led the La Salle volleyball points and 66 percent of close match up. Pareja kept the pressure La Salle University Athletics team to a four-set victory their kills came off passes The game started at 1 on the Explorers. She got Junior Claudia Jenkins saves four in 3-1 loss to Colonials. over Delaware and shined from Wood. p.m., and it wasn’t an easy past a few defenders to despite a three-set loss to Wood has been the first half for the Explorers. put it just out of reach of out, putting the Explorers In the match, goalkeeper Princeton. unsung hero of the team The Colonials found the junior Claudia Jenkins in on the board at 3-1. Jenkins recorded four Wood had her best as she overwhelming led back of the net twice in the the 61st minute to expand Rooney’s goal was her saves throughout the game performance in three the Explorers in assist by first half. the lead to 3-0. first collegiate goal. adding up to 43 saves this weeks as she had 48 triple digits over the last The first goal was In an attempt to come The goal was also Van season. assists to go along with four years. scored in the 29th minute back from this tough Heurck’s assist was the On Thursday, Sept. 26, 11 digs and one kill Wood looks to break when Colonials’ Allie deficit, the Explorers had a fist of her collegiate career the Explorers will head against Delaware. She the all-time Explorers Nornes broke through the scoring opportunity in the as well. to Richmond University came through at the end, record in assists this Explorers’ back line and 67th minute of the game. Unfortunately, the rest before returning to La assisting on five of the year as she sits just 560 drilled one into the back Fortunately, freshman of the half went on and the Salle to face Duquesne Explorers’ last seven assists away from Molly of the net. Danielle Rooney scored off team couldn’t manage to on Saturday, Sept. 28 at points in the fourth set to Thatcher, ’02, with more This came within a of assists from sophomore find the back of the net for 7 p.m., as part of the fall clinch the victory. than half the season minute of Nornes coming Alyssa Van Heurck and the again and the match tailgate series presented The following day remaining. into the game for Anyssa rookie freshman Leah ended in a loss for the by JD McGillicuddy’s. against Princeton, Wood [email protected] Ibrahim of George Giles to avoid the shut Explorers. [email protected] Volleyball beats Delaware at Villanova Princeton dominates Explorers sweeping three staright sets 7-6. and 13-10. La Salle did tied her career-highs with Sean Kelly The Explorers offense not want to keep the game five blocks and five kills, Staff picked up as they went close, as they went on a matching senior Devin Volleyball returned to on a 11-2 run to claim the 9-3 run to continue their Corah kills. the Philadelphia area to lead back. momentum to eventually Senior Catherine participate in the Villanova The Blue Hens cut the win the second frame, 25- Edgington earned a career- Classic from Sept. 20- Explorers’ lead down 18. high 16 kills, while senior 21, facing Delaware and to seven, but it was not The start of the third Kathryn Wood and junior Princeton. enough for Delaware, as frame was all Delaware, as Samantha Graver both had The Explorers kicked the Explorers finished the they opened up the frame double-doubles. the tournament off by first frame strong, 25-14. to a quick 8-2 lead. Wood had 48 assists and facing the Blue Hens, La Salle gained an early The Explorers cut 11 digs, while Graver had and the game began as a advantage in the second Delaware’s lead by 4, but 14 kills and 11 digs. back-and-forth battle with frame as they were up 7-4. the Blue Hens stretched The next opponent the neither team able to claim The Explorers did not their lead to 18-10. Explorers faced in the a consistent lead. allow Delaware to cut La Salle attempted to Villanova Classic was La Salle did get a 6-3 their lead down to less come back as they made Princeton. run going until Delaware than three, as La Salle was a 5-1 run, but it was not La Salle began the first La Salle Univeristy Athletics claimed the lead back at up 8-5, 10-7, 11-8, 12-9 enough, as the Blue Hens frame hot, as they held Junior Samantha Graver continues to lead Explorers with 143 kills. went on a 6-2 run to seal two four-point leads. the third frame, 25-17. The Tigers eventually advantage. 12 tie. The fourth frame took their first advantage The Explorers knew it La Salle attempted a started off slow for each later in the frame with a was time to come back, comeback after they were team, but La Salle gained 17-16 lead. and they embarked on a down 20-12, but with no momentum later in the A kill by Edgington 9-3 run as they trailed the luck. frame to give themselves a eventually tying the frame Tigers 23-22. The Tigers finished 9-5 lead. up at 23-23, but Princeton Princeton then tallied the set by sweeping After that, Delaware added two more points to two final points to win the Explorers, 25-14. scored six points, but it the scoreboard to take the the second frame with Sophomore Elizabeth ultimately went to La Salle first frame, 25-23. the same score as the first Osborn finished the match for the final frame, and for The second frame frame, 25-23. with 12 kills while Hess the game, by a score of 25- was very similar for the The third frame held had a match-high 14 digs. 11, as they took the win Explorers, as they were up another advantage for The Explorers start over Delaware, 3-1. 4-1. the Explorers once A-10 conference play Freshman Rachel Hess Princeton stayed again, but they could not next weekend as they face tallied a team-high 12 close before they took distance themselves from VCU on Friday Sept. 27 digs, and game-best five a 12-9 lead and scored Princeton. and Davidson on Sunday, La Salle Univeristy Athletics aces. four straight points, and The Tigers rattled eight Sept 29. Senior Catherine Edgington has 16 kills and 3 blocks vs Delaware. Classmate Marisa Guisti eventually gaining a 20-13 straight points after a 12- [email protected] Field hockey drops two on the road as they get ready pg.15 for two more road games. Volleyball wins one and loses another as they compete in the Villanova Invite. pg.14 Collegian SPORTS Men’s soccer drops first A-10 game a 2-1 overtime loss. Then finally, in the Sean Cornely The game went back 104th minute, a foul called Staff and forth for the first 27 against La Salle sparked La Salle looked to come minutes until a tough foul a set piece resulting in a back stronger than ever in the box resulted in a goal for Fordham’s Paul after a rough week of penalty opportunity for Makaj that was assisted getting shut out and losing Fordham. by teammates Sameer two consecutive games to Filippo Ricupati knocked Fathazada and Chris Rider and Lafayette. in a penalty kick to give the Pensuwan. There was a quick Rams an early 1-0 lead. The Explorers played change of pace in this Sophomore midfielder extremely well and got of weeks games, however. Sam DeCencio then came 16 shots, 8 of which were Both games began during back with a goal in the on goal. the day, rather than their 87th minute to tie it up for Sophomore Brett Werner previous night games and La Salle, giving them some racked up another 7 saves both were away. new life and showed that in a great performance and La Salle University Athletics A change like this can Explorer fight. The volley the boys drew 17 fouls. Sophomore Andrew Weir scores his first collegiate goal in Explorers 1-0 victory against Howard. always be a bit challenging from about 25 yards out Then, two days later, to adapt to, especially when surely made some jaws the Explorers traveled to freshman Carlos Mora the The Explorers have a Stadium and then play the team has gotten pretty drop and the Explorers Washington D.C. to take start at goalkeeper. The lot in store for them in the NJIT on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at comfortable playing under were back in it late in the on Howard University in a 6-foot freshman surely future. With the beginning home yet again. the lights of McCarthy game. non-conference matchup. delivered as he earned his of Atlantic 10 conference Both games will begin Stadium. But these guys It then was sent in to The 1-4-1 Bison looked first collegiate shutout in play, their season will at 7:00 PM and will be surely adapted. overtime where each team like a great matchup in the contest as the Explorers now contain a lot more in- streamed on ESPN+. The first game played battled hard to get the favor of La Salle, and boy, took a 1-0 victory. conference opponents, as Anyone with an ESPN+ was against Fordham, the winning goal. was it ever. Sophomore Andrew opposed to the beginning account can watch the Explorers first Atlantic 10 Possession was back The Explorers Weir netted his first career of the season. game live and directed opponent of the year. and forth and each team dominated the game goal, which was the They will take on by La Salle Students and A hard fought game in had their chance to put the controlling majority of ultimately deciding goal Duquesne on Saturday, faculty. the Bronx eventually led to game to rest. the possession and gave for the Explorers. Sept. 28 in McCarthy [email protected]. Water Polo splits games at Bison Invite respond as junior Daniel Williams opened the final the second frame with scores in the second a dominating 4-0 third Sam Long Domotor scored a goal period with a goal to put a pair of goals to retake period, simultaneously quarter. Staff right after. the score at 16-10. the lead, but La Salle shutting out the But it was too little too La Salle men’s water Navy was quick to Navy put four more responded when juniors Washington & Jefferson in late as the Rams matched polo played five games in score three more goals not unanswered goals on the Cole Strohson and Ash that quarter. the Explorers’ fourth the last week, resulting in soon after. Going into the board to make the score Lyne each fired one past With a solid 8-2 lead quarter to win 15-9. two wins and three losses second half, the score was 20-10. the goalkeeper. through the first half, the Against Bucknell, La for the Explorers. 9-5 Navy, and they were La Salle was able to Mercyhurst tied the Explorers were in cruise Salle fell behind 6-2 ealy The first game was quick to score another score three more goals game again, and soon after, control and split the third in the second quarter. played on Sept. 20 against goal right at the start of before the end of the game sophomore Tyler Williams 1-1. The Explorers matched Navy in an exciting home the second half. to make the final score 21- helped the Explorers take They then, closed out the Bison shot for shot, opener. La Salle quickly 13. the lead again. the game with emphasis working their way to only Navy took a quick lead answered with seniors La Salle had a much After two goals scored by outscoring their a three goal deficit by with two goals scored Joey DeFusco and Luke better outing at the Bison by Mercyhurst, La Salle opponents 3-2, capping a halftime. within the first three Waechter finding the back Invite, going 2-2 over the scored four straight goals dominant win. The Bison pulled away minutes of the match. of the net to make it 10-7. course of the weekend. to give them a 10-7 lead The two matches played with five unanswered La Salle was quick to Sophomore Tyler On Saturday, Sept. 21 heading into the last by the Explorers on goals in the third making the explorers had a match quarter of play. Sunday, Sept. 22 against their lead 14-8. against Mercyhurst and a In the fourth, senior Fordham and Bucknell The Explorers outscored match against Washington Derek DeFusco got on the both resulted in losses, the Bison in the fourth & Jefferson. board and put La Salle up with the Explorers losing quarter, but it was not The Mercyhurst game by four. 15-9 and 16-10. enough giving them a 16- had a good start with the The Explorers would First against Fordham, 10 win. teams tying at 2-2 until win the game 12-8. the Explorers started slow Looking ahead for next freshman Derek Allen In the Washington & giving up a 4-1 lead to the week, the Explorers will broke the deadlock off of Jefferson game, La Salle Rams. be taking on Wagner on an assist by junior Daniel jumped out of the gates The Rams continued Saturday, Sept. 28 and Domotor giving La Salle with a 5-2 lead after the to strike as the Explorers George Washington and had a lead after one period first quarter. were down, gaining a 12-2 Johns Hopkins on Sunday, La Salle Univeristy Athletics of play. They then extended lead. Sept. 29. Junior Cole Strohson scored six against Mercyhurst. Mercyhurst opened that advantage with three La Salle responded with [email protected]