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Greeks Seek Rock Garden

By Chris Carlson (TEANECK) - If students get the chance, they should take a walk along the Commencement and admire the solitary rock that sits on its grass. It is known as the Greek Rock. It has been decorated with the names of the Greek organizations that are, and were, on this campus. It was recently announced to the current organizations on the Metro­ politan campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University that they are getting their own individual rock and flag. The Greek Advisor, Mathew Cecere, is more than delighted at this prospect. “I am ecstatic that each orga­ nization will now have something to be proud of and use them as another oppor­ tunity to display themselves,” he said. “Although it comes with a lot of respon­ sibility and respect, the Flags and Rocks are a great chance to help Greek life con­ tinue to grow in the right direction.” While it’s still considered a Photo Credit: DauidThoreson work-in-progress, Cecere has mentioned that a process like this involves a lot of The “Ocean Watch”pUes arctic waters with explorer David Thoreson aboard. Thoreson regaled a Wilson Auditorium audience with tales of people to see it through. vanishing arctic ice on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “Once it’s completed,” he said, “you can come ask me again and we can also start to thank all the people who made these projects successful.” By having these new rocks, it calls into Northwest Passage Open for Business question the future of the current Greek rock. Will it be removed? first attempt to cross the passage. Their “That is not natural.” “There are a couple ideas being tossed By Melanie Perez and Elizabeth previous attempt in 1994 jutted to a stop As Thoreson began crossing the North­ around,” Cecere said. “The hope is to White when they were met with impenetrable west Passage for the second time, he paint the current rock with a Greek Unity pack ice, forcing them to retreat 3,000 made a shocking discovery about the ice type saying or design, but it could also be (TEANECK) - The first American miles to get back to the Arctic \riiere their caps. The pure white of the ice was now turned into a calendar for Greek events. to cross tile Northwest Passage spoke in journey had begun. just folklore because micro-partides in Only time will tell.” Wilson Auditorium Sept 30, on his his­ Thirteen years later, they reattempted the Earth’s atmosphere caused by carbon When asked if the organizations will see toric voyages and witnessing of the chang­ the crossing of the Northwest Passage had left black residue on the ice, dimin­ anything more like this in the future, Ce­ ing Arctic due to climate change. but this time with an unlikely assistant: ishing its picturesque quality. The black cere said, “It really depends, but I defi­ Iowa native David Thoreson, Mother Nature. In the 13 years between carbon caused ly the burning of fossil fu­ nitely hope Greek life will continue to an avid photographer and traveler, told their attempts, the pack ice that had once els, which extended droughts, fires, and positively impact the student communi­ stories and showed pictures of his trav­ hindered their voyage disappeared. industrial development, acted as a trigger ty and grow. For now, I think we need to els in the arctic. Thoreson, along with “Finally getting up to exactly where we mechanism tiiat was melting the ice. be extremely thankful and treasure this several scientists, crossed the Northwest were... this time, though, there was no “You don’t believe in climate change be­ opportunity.” Passage in 2007, making them part of a northern pack; there was no middle pack cause it’s happening,” Thoreson said. small group of people who could say they ice; there was no ice,” Thoreson said. After seeing the damaging effects survived the treacherous journey. Their “In a short 13 years of sailing the North­ of the black carbon pollution, Thoreson journey lasted 73 days and covered 6,340 west Passage, I personally witnessed a 40 dedded to dedicate his life to climate miles. percent loss of ice to om ice cap,” he said. change, he said, h “We were all profoimd- Their expedition in 2007 was not their Continued on Page 2 The Equinox October 8.201^ News------Fiorina Shines in GOP Debate

By Melanie Perez and demeaning comments towards her. “m tell you why people are Continuing the talk on foreign (TEANECK) - Carly Fiorina, “The diaracter and capability, supporting outsiders,” Fiorina said. “It’s policy, candidates discussed President former CEO of Hewiett-Padcard, had a judgment at temperament of every single because you know what happens when Obama’s Iran deal and the imminent visit (dianoe to prove her tenacity, amid at­ one of us is revealed over time and rmder someone has been in the system their of President Xi of China. tacks, during the second Republican de­ pressure,” sbe said. whole life, they don’t know how broken Walker feels President Obama bate on Sept l6 in the Ronald Reagan Later in the evening, Fiorina the system is. A fish swims in water, it should cancel tire state dinner with Presi­ library in Simi Valley, CaUfomia. once again did not bash Trump after he doesn’t know it’s water.” dent Xi, but Paul looked back to President ITie Ronald Reagan library de­ had made negative remarks on her looks. Moderators note that Trump Reagan whom the end of the Cold War is bate was the second in a series of debates Moderators repeated Trump’s comments has repeatedly stated that the money pol­ attributed to. for the 2016 presidential election to see during the debate in seardi of a response iticians raise makes them puppets to their “Carly Fiorina also said we’re not who will be the next U.S. head of govern­ fiom Fiorina. donors. going to talk with Putin, think if Reagan ment and commander-in-chief. CNN “Look at that foce; would anyone Former Florida Gov., Jeb Bush, had said that during the Cold War? We broadcasted the debate live, featuring vote for that? Can you imagine that, the disagreed with Trump’s assertion, stating continued to talk to tiie Russians through­ a “happy hour” debate at 6 p.m. for the foce of our next president?” Trump said in that people support him for his proven out the Cold War, which is more signifi­ bottom four candidates, followed by the an interview the week before the debate. record of conservative leadership, not cant,” Paul saicL “Should we continue to prime time debate at 8 p.m. for die top 11 Fiorina responded to Trump’s because donors want him to do certain talk with Iran? Yes.” candidates. Fiorinajoined the stage witii insult with a direct and poignant remark: things. Walker took the opportunity to the top candidates after moving up in the “I think women all over this country heard “The one guy that had some comment on President Obama. “I’d love polls following her powerftd performance very dearly what Mr. Trump said.” special interests—that was generous and to play cards with this guy because Barack during the first Republican secondary de­ Trump later said that he was gave me money—was Donald Trump,” Obama folds on everything with Iran,” he bate. referring to her persona rather than her Bush said. “He wanted casino gambling saicL “We need a leader vdio’s going to Fiorina showed tact amid op­ actual features. When asked to remark in Florida.” stand up.” portunities to embarrass billionaire real about Trump’s persona, Fiorina did not Trump denied tire accusatiori. Bush does not think canceling estate developer, Donald Trump, and direcdy insult him, but rather allowed the On getting the Russians out of the dinner with President Xi would be an gave specific strategies in demonstrating public to judge Trump’s diaracter witii- Syria, Trump said the U.S. should not effective way to send a signal to China. In­ power in the fece of adversaries. outbias. fight ISIS in Syria, but should let them stead, he suggests using offensive tactics Primary moderator for the de­ One phenomenon in the race. fight each other and then pick up the rem­ as it relates to cyber security. Bush also bate was Jake Tapper, was joined with Tapper noted, is that the political outsid­ nants. advocates establishing commitment with Salem Radio Network talk show host ers hold majority support within the par­ “I would talk to him [Putin],” Israel to show Iran that the U.S. has Isra­ Hugh Hewitt and CNN’s chief political ty. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, former Trumpsaid. “I would get along with him.” el’s back correspondent Dana Bash. Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, former Arkansas Trump has never met Vladimir Hudcabee agrees with the de­ The first question of the evening, Gov. Mike Huckabee, Texas Sen. Ted Putin, the president of Russia, but Fio­ struction of the Iran deal. “We must make posed by Tapper, was on whether or not Cruz, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Ken- rina has. She suggested rebuilding the it very dear that the next president, one of she would feel comfortable with Trump’s tud^ Sen. Rand Paul, New Jersty Gov. Sixth Fleet, sending troops to Germany, us on this stage, will absolutely not hon­ fingers on the nuclear codes. Chris Christie, and Ohio Gov. John Ka- rebuilding the missile defense program in or that agreement, and will destroy it and “That’s not for me to answer; it’s sidi, all have political backgroimds, but Poland, and conducting aggressive mili­ will be tough with Iran,” he said. for the voters of this country to answer, majority support lies with Trump, Fiori­ tary exercises in tire Baltic states, stating Fiorina cormected the issue with and I have a lot of faith in the common na, and retired pediatric neurosurgeon, that Putin worrld eventually get the mes­ Iran with the issue of Planned Parent­ sense and good judgment of the voters BenCarsoa sage. hood’s federal funding. She said, “One of the United States of America,” Fiorina Carson daims that campaigning She said, “Having met Vladimir has to do with the defense of the security said. is easier for him because he is not a politi­ Putin, I wouldn’t talk to him at all,” Fio­ of this nation and the other has something Fiorina did not take that oppor­ cian, claiming that politicians “have their rina said. “We’ve talked way too much to to do with the defense of the character of tunity to negative^ comment on Trump, finger in the air to see and do what is po- him.” this nation.” though historically, he has made negative liticalfy expedient”

Ocean Watch Continued from Page 1 ly affected by what we saw, and I can tell you, even the polar bears were confused,” he said. “I needed to dedicate my life to what I was so profoundly affected by, and that was tiiis changing Arctic environ­ ment.” Thoreson teamed up with the “Around the Americas Expedition” soon after. Traveling on a 64-foot vessel with a team of scientists, they traveled 28,000 miles around North and South America on over 400 days. From tiiis e3q>edition, they gathered even more knovdedge about the changing dimate. Thoreson’s love for the wa­ ter started with his mother because she taught him how to sail. Later, Hioreson’s love for exploration b^an vdien an im- likety man changed his life. of feme and was the recipient of both the When they completed the Norhtwest Pas­ nominated for an Emmy in 2011. FDU “I met a southern Minnesota hay former Cruising Club of America’s Blue Water sage in 2007, 'Ihoreson blogged, “Roger was the fifth and final stop of his current and the rest is history,” he said. Medal and the Royal Cruising Club’s 'Ill- Swanson deserves \^hatever recognition presentation tour, but he said he hopes to He was talking about his fiiend man Medal. Swanson passed away on he receives for being one of the finest cap­ return again. and mentor Rodger Swanson, a retired Christmas day m 2012 at the age of 81 due tains and mentors in the profession. He’s 'Ihoreson shared a valuable Navy seaman and America’s finest off- to cancer. 'Ihe obituary in Mirmesota’s the best, and never stops, even at 76 years piece of advice at the end of his lecture to diore voyager, Ihoreson said. “StaiHibune” described Rodger as “an young.” hisfeQowpioneers: “Tobeatrueejqrlorer, According to Cruising Wotid, unlik^ ^obal adventurer,” outlining his 'Ihoreson recentty published make sure you’re doing it the rig^t way Swanson completed three drcumnavi- l^cy as the first skipper of an American a book, titled “One Island, One Ocean”, and tread li^itty.” gations on his boat, Goud Nine. He was sailboat to sail ti» Northwest Passage. and his latest television docuntontary was also inducted into Cruising World’s hall October 8.201C: IbeEgum^ Paee.^ News.

Two FDU Students Hit on River Road -Vc • By Natasha Ashby partment’s report, the driver of the When passing the University vehicle reported that she was travel­ Circle by the flags, there is another (TEANECK) - On Sept. 23, ing north on River Road and struck 35 mph sign. Once at University Hall, at 5:15 p.m. two of FDU’s interna­ both students because she did not see there is a ‘300 feet pedestrian cross­ tional graduate students of Comput­ them. ing’ sign. At the Library circle, there er Science were struck by a vehicle “The worst part is that the are multiple markers indicating cars as they were crossing River Road via lady was yelling at my friend while I must yield to pedestrians. the crosswalk connecting Giovatto was lying on the road,” Lather said. In terms of safety. Lather does Library to the park across the street. A friend of the victims, Pur- not feel as safe as she did before near They were on their way to class to take ti Anjaria, witnessed the accident and FDU. an exam. its aftermath, including the reaction “Now I’m scared to cross the The side of the vehicle first hit of the driver. road,” she said. “Even today, I was Brijesh Tangi and then Ankita Lather. “It was disgusting that the scared.” According to Public Safety’s report, lady came out and cursed my friends After the accident. Lather said both students required medical assis­ who were walking on a crosswalk and the University’s response was good, tance. Teaneck police and an ambu­ abiding by the rules,” Anjaria said. and that her professors were under­ lance responded to the accident, and There are eight bus stops standing of her experience. they were transported to Hackensack along River Road, starting from Cedar Lather said that in India, peo­ University Medical Center. Lane and leading up to Route 4 East. ple often do not follow traffic rules, so “I got nine staples in my Traveling south on River Road, there accidents aren’t uncommon. head,” Lather told the Equinox. “My is a 35 mph speed limit sign and two “But I never got in an acci­ ankle was swollen so I was on crutch­ yield for crossing pedestrians signs, dent there,” she said. “In the U.S., I es for the first 4-5 days, but now I’m including one that states ‘stop for pe­ thought people followed traffic rules okay.” destrians’ and has two blinking lights and everything. I never expected this. Accident scene on River Road. According to the Teaneck Police De­ at Suffern Road. Near the college, never.” Photo Credit: Chris Carlson Silva Named New Catholic Campus Minister

ByMoDyHolt College of New Jersey with a Degree in ark to be a college campus minister. Once hopes to establish an official Catholic Qub Math and a Minor in Economics. she graduated, she was placed at FDU for on campus, as Fairleigh Dickinson has (TEANECIO - The Metropolitan During her years at Ramapo, the upcoming year. As the current Cath­ never had one before, and help students Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson welcomes Silva was a member of the Catholic Club, olic Campirs Minister, Breanna Silva has grow in their faith. Breanna Silva as their new Catholic Cam­ Newman Catholic, present on campus. many responsibilities on campirs. Silva is very excited to be a part pus Minister. She brings passion and en­ She became very involved in the dub and “I hdp provide spiritual, sodal, of the FDU’s unique community and thusiasm to the campus minisby and is formd it to be a new home for her. “My formational, and community service pro­ looks forward to “working with coD^e rea(fy to share her taith with the students faith is very persorral, and I have a very graming for the students on campus, re­ students and watching them have simi­ at FDU Metro. personal relationship with God, where gardless of their faith,” she said. lar encounters with the faith [and] giving She is currently finishing her my entire life revolves around this rela­ This indudes plarming forma­ them the same chance that I once had, a teaching certification ly student teaching tionship,” she said. tional and sodal events for the growing chance that I am forever grateful for,” she in Bergen County Technical High School. During her senior year, she was Catholic Club on campus, leading a bible said. She recently graduated finm Ramapo offered a job with the Archdiocese of New­ study, and inviting students to mass. She FDU Seeks Haze-Free Campus

By Chris Carlson Meriwether asked the Greek organization what they think it meant (TEANECK)- If one organi­ to be Greek A variety of answers were zation provides for an ample oppor­ offered ranging from brotherhood to tunity to give back to the community philanthropy. and that is a Greek otg. Whether Meriwether also discussed it’s deaning up the campus or pro­ how the realm of technology is affect­ viding hot chocolate on cold winter ing several Greek organizations. With days, the Greek community cares for the advent of Facebook SnapChat, and all. even Instagram, one wrong move and But underneath all this giv­ organizations can easity find them­ ing back to the community, there selves shut down. comes the issue of hazing. For some, Meriwether took the time to it is a rite of passage, while for odi- share a video that one sorority made ers, well, the stories speak for them­ in reference to hazing. Titled, “These selves. Hands Don’t Haze,” it was a message The video of the Sigma Alpha with the undertone that Greeks will Epsilon radst chant brought back to never rely on their hands to hurt oth­ light the issue of how Greek organiza­ ers. tions induct their members has given But, with all the seriousness the public reason to think criticalfy of of the subject of hazing, Meriwether Greek organizations. would be quick to lighten the atmo­ Alpha Phi Alpha alumni Ja­ sphere with jokes and stories of his son L Meriwether discussed with life after college. He jokingly men­ the Greeks of Fairleigh Dickinson tioned his children were rearfy to be University. Jersey has some of Greek and that he wouldn’t pay for the strictest anti-hazing laws. Under anything that wasn’t Alpha Phi Al­ vdrat is known as the “Hedges Bill of pha. Rights,” if convicted of hazing, offend­ ers are looking at committing a felo­ ny ?assA Ortnhftr«.2ni^ Features U.-'j- ■ Dorm of The Week

By Molly Holt

The theme of Ivonne Vides’ dorm room is pink and spar­ kles. Her beautifully adorned walls to bring the room to life. Although Vides create a sophisticated atmosphere by displaying both original and acquired artwork, the room also contains many adorable elements such as a giant, pink stuffed bunny and cute, kitten notepads. She brings a taste of home to the room by displaying pictures of her mom. Vides said her inspiration behind her decorating was her love for the color pink, and her favorite part of the room is the beaded curtain hanging above the bed. Vides ordered most of her items through FDU and received her smaller items as gifts from her friends and family.

Photo credit: Molly Holt Recipe of the Week By Melanie Perez

(TEANECK) - Spaghetti Directions: squash is extremely healthy and easier to flavor than With a knife, pierce tofu. It can absorb the fla­ squash multiple times. Mi­ vor of whatever you choose crowave on high for 5-6 min­ to add and is a great carb utes, rotate, and microwave substitute. The best part: again for the same amount for a cup of plain spaghetti of time. With oven gloves squash, it’s only 31 calories! or potholder, remove squash from microwave and cut the squash in half. The inside should be soft enough to eas­ Ingredients: ily pierce with a fork (If the squash is undercooked, place 1 - Spaghetti squash face down in a bowl, add V4 cup of water and microwave - Butter for 5 more minutes). With a spoon, remove and dis­ - Parmesan cheese card the seeds. Then, with a fork, scrape the inside of the squash until it is completely hollow. The squash should look like spaghetti. Add but­ ter and Parmesan cheese to taste, or eat plain.

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Ortnher«.20T; The. Rmiinny Fasfi'i Features Faces of FDU What is Your Favorite Fall Tradition?

Donyae Deloni Johnson JuIissaArdolino Sophomore Freshman International Studies Psychology

“My fen tradition consists of spending quality time with loved ones and eating “My fevorite feU tradition is going pimipldn picking witii a group of dose friends. sweet potato pies.” It’s a great opportunity for aU of us to meet up and catch up with one another while spending quality time together during the fen season.”

SoYoimgPark WaldyCepeda Sophomore Freshman International Relations CriminalJustice

“I like the change in an of the colors. Also, I sometimes take leaves and put them “I like preparing my house with an the decorations as soon as October starts. I’ve between books so th^ can dry.” never been pumpkin picking, though. Hahoween is always fiin, somefliing new every year. And I always go out to a footbah game at Metlife.”

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' • '■ CSI: The End of an Era ■ v:-

By Molly Holt circling the Internet for years in attempts Lady Heather appears to be involved, the as Ted Dansoris character, D.B. Russell, to convince Petersen to return to the Clime lab decides to call in GO Grissom, leaves Las Vegas to continue the CSI lega­ Sunday marked the end of a tele­ show. In Immortality, fens witnessed the the ex-lab director and a firiend of Heath­ cy in New York in the newfiandiise spin­ vision era \^hen CBS’s hit television show, long awaited return of Gil Grissom to CSI. er’s, to help solve the case. Through clas­ off CSI Cyber. The show’s cliche ending CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, aired its The finale also included the surprise re­ sic elaborate experiments and Grissom’s leaves everyone happy, successful, and final episode after fifteen years of produc­ turns of characters such as Catherine and metaphors between animal life and hu­ riding off into the sunset. tion. The show first aired on October 6, CSI was not just another crime 2000 following the members of the Las show. According to the Nielsen Ratings, Vegas Crime Lab as they solved case after CSI: Crime Scene Investigation vras case through use of forensic science. consistently ranked in the top 10 for its CSI quickly became one of the first 11 seasons. It won the International most watched shows on television, known Television Audience Award for the most for its many fascinating murderers such watched television show in the world five as “The Miniature Killer.” Although fans times. CSI was so popular that it became were disappointed to hear that the show its own fianchise. The fianchise intro­ would not be renewed for a i6th season, duced multiple spinoffe including CSI: the two-hour TV movie finale. Immortal­ Miami in 2002, CSI: New York in 2004, ity brought fans an unexpected joy they and CSI Cyber in 2015. had been awaiting for years. There have been nirmerous vid­ When lead actor William Peters­ eogames, apps, and children’s toj« based en left the show in 2009, fans were in up­ on the CSI world. This show sparked the roar. Many characters came and left the Lindsay Willows, Captain Jim Brass, and man nature, the case is solved. crime-drama revolution that led to an era show, such as Ray Langston, Catherine Lacfy Heather. The television crime-drama of shows including NCIS and Criminal Willows, and Warrick Brown, but noth­ Immortality brought the new takes a romantic turn as the audience is Minds. Viewers around the world will ing upset the fens quite like the departure cast of the show in union with the original feced with the final resolution of the Gris­ miss CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, but of Gil Grissom. Facebook groups,'Twitter crew. When a bombing takes place in one som and Sara epic love story. Ultimate- its legacy will live on in the empire it cre­ hashtags, and online petitions have been of Catherine’s casinos, and the infemous ty, the crime lab is left in femiliar hands ated forever.

I Public Safety Blotter

9/21/15 - Vehicle became stuck in a ditch near Becton Hall and had to be towed out 9/21/15-Dispute in Fitness Center between students during basketball game. 9/27/15 - Three students formd smoking marijuana while walking near Student Union Building. 9/27/15 - Two non-students foirnd on campus and refused to produce ID. Police checked and both had outstanding warrants and were arrested. I 9/27/15 - Student reported plant she had outside her room in Northpointe was missing. Plant was recovered and returned to student 9/30/15 - Student reported being harassed by another student I 10/1/15 - Student found with drugs in Northpointe.

WFDU Cranks Up the Power to Reach Bigger Audience

By lyonna Goweh new listeners and those \riio already lis­ brid Digital, which means that the digital what’s more.” It will play primarily Jazz (TEANECK) - For over 40 ten. signal is being increased, along with hav­ along with other styles of music. HD3 will years, WFDU has been broadcasting finm The radio station is also going to ing HDl, vriiich wiD include what’s usual­ be called “Masterworks” and will solely PDITs Metro campus. They are introduc­ add two more channels within their digi­ ly played on WFDU, called “The Essential play Classical music. ing two new improvements to the station, tal signal: HD2/HD3. HD stands for Hy FDU.” HD2 will be called “Jazz and ‘W^e can take our digital signal including a new power upgrade. and split it into 3 different channels,” “We are licensed [for up] to 650 Sheffield said. watts and then I became aware that could These new additions were be raised up to 3000 watts,” said WFDU pushed back a week due to the possible Director Duff Sheffield in reference to the threat of Hurricane Joaquin. upgrade of power. “Hopefully by the end of next The power upgrade will increase week we will be at our higher power,” their potential to gain new listeners of Sheffield said. the station, especially regarding their on­ Sheffield has many hopes for line presence via an app available for iP­ \riiat’s to come for WFDU, including hav­ hone and android and onfine streaming ing a student presence within the station. through iHeartradio. “I’m hoping as we become more "We are going to uicrease our popular that the students at FDU will be potential listeners finm 3.8 million to 8.2 able to see the value in coming here,” he million,” Sheffield said. said. “It’s a fim place to work and people The upgrade will allow the sta­ are enthusiastic about what they do here.” tion to broadcast to all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island, and even to the shore of Connecticut. It will also en­ Photo Credit: Tyonna Goweh hance the quality of listening areas for WFDU radio director Duff Sheffield shows the station’s new digital presence. OctobCT8j_20i^ Pag^ Opinion ——------Editor’s Desk On Sept 27, our wraM ejq)eri- SarahNotde,aprogramsdentistatNASA, cur very own ccHisdousness can create enced an astraioniicaDy rare phenome­ kxddrig at fee red mocMi aflowed us to see what we peroeive as real? Because if tiiat non ftat g)es by many names, including all of the suruises arid surisets, across fee is the case, wife tile way we see the world fee red moon, stqjerUood moon OT siqDer wrald, simultaneous^ being reflected off tiirou^ our tiiou^its and intentions, we mooa At this point, fee moon was closest fee surfeoe offhe mooa can ultimately sh^ and create our own to Earth in its orbit and it cdhdded wife a All over tile world, fiom the U5. reaKtyin the rnanna to which we choose. hmar ed^jse. The last tiiiie we were graced to Western Europe, to Afiica and parts of Gautama Buddha said, ‘We are what we wife its presence was 33 years ago and fee Antarctica, the red moon could be seal, think we are. All that we are arises wife our next time we win see it is in 2033-18 years connecting us to the universe in a way that tiioiights. V\^ our thou^its vve rriate the farm now. The total edqrse lasted about 72 we don’t euqierience very oftea Ifyou think world” minules. about it, our lives are always so chaotic Whenyouemitpositivefiecjuen- It was quite a beautiM sight, es- We’re coristantiy mcjvirig and (kang tiiirigs des, ytxi recave positive fiequendes. Each peda% if you watched it fiom fee start of that we never take fee chance to ^ person carries unicjue cjualities, which Natasha Ashby fee lunar eclipse, where fee moon was left preciate each breath that we take. makes us all interesting diflferent I tm- in the Earth’s shadow. The moon turned But doesn’t experiencing the red VbeBeve God created each indivklual on opportunity to esqierience life to the full­ red due to Rayiei^ scattering, whidi is mcxin make you question what dse is out Earth wife perfection, but we onfy see our est and experience whatever the universe also ftie reason we have a blue sl^, color- feae? Even fee way we view our everyday in^ierfections because of sodetal norms. gives to us, so we should take fiill advan- fid sunrises and sunsets. According to Dr. lives isn’t rock solid Doyouevatiiinktiiat But we’re lucky enough to have the special ta^ Meal Ploy ‘E’

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By Christina Martinez half we were able to rest some players goal of the game in the 27 minute, her and hopefully that pays dividends on tenth of the season. (TEANECK) - The FDU Wom­ Sunday,” Teepe said on FDU Athletic en’s Soccer team started ofif their NEC Dana Cosmedfy^ managed to pull website. back a goal for the Pioneers in the 56th season with two wins over the weekend. On Svmday, the Knights scored The Knights beat Mount Saint Mary’s 3 minute through an assist fium Lindsey three goals within fom minutes to se­ — o at home on Friday, and won 4-2 Corallo. After this goal, FDU started be­ cure a 4-2 win against Sacred Heart at against Sacred Heart at Campus Field coming more defensive. Campus Field. The Pioneers opened Coach Teepe said via the FDU on Sunday. scoring within 2 minutes with a goal Athletic website that“Defensively, we from Alexis Parlato ftum an assist by FDlTs win on Friday is their were all hands on deck after it became fifth straight win at home; the longest Melanie DeSflva. 4-2.” Burr made a crucial save in the in their program history. FDU current­ The Knights equalized through 78th minute to prevent a goal from ly have a 2 - o record in the NEC con­ Elma Kolenovic after she rebounded a Lindsey Corallo, and stopped a ball on ference, and overall have an 8 - 5 re­ Rachel Hoekstra shot at goal in the 13th the line preventing another goal a cou­ minute. Hoekstra ended up getting her cord. ple minutes later. Overall, Burr made goal in the 15th minute fium an assist On a rainy Friday night, FDU five saves to help secure the win. from Carly Tice. Jessi Reinhardt scored opened up scoring in the 24th min­ FDU play their next game against the shortly after in the 17th minute. Hoek­ ute, through a reboimded shot on goal Blue Devil of Central Connecticut at by Amanda Goulet. Rachel Hoekstra stra rounded ofif the half with a second University Stadium on Oct. 11. scored again in the 38th minute ofif of a pass from Katey Arathoon. Carly Tice finished ofif the game in the 82nd min­ ute with her 8th goal of the season, from a pass from Ether Rochon. Goalie Feli­ cia Burr earned her fourth shutout this season, making five saves to ensxrre the clean sheet, Head Coach Eric Teepe was pleased with the win. “We played a pretty complete game and I never felt we were chasing Fd^a Burr makes ascoje. the game. Halfway through the second

Women’s soccer celebrate after scor­ Rachel Lloekstra scored AH Photo Credits: Larry Levanti ing a goal. three goals in two games. Athletes LiKnight for Equality

By Natasha Ashby

(TEANECK) - EDO’s Student Ath­ “Sometimes someone can said, “It’s a diverse group of people lete Advisoiy Committee (SAAC) The release date for the cam­ make a racist comment or a comment within the athletic department that we has launched a new campaign titled paign video is to be determined, but the about sexual orientation and stuff like have here.” “UKnighted for Acceptance.” that we don’t say anything,” she said. goal is to get other universities involved Rochon added, “We’re hoping as well as NEC teams but after the SAAC is encouraging eveiyone “If we’re more aware we could that the video will showing how the to stand together and be leaders. Senior video is released on the web. “With be like ‘dude it’s not okay to say that.’” athletic community does care about Esther Rochon said she suggested the social media, if you make a video it can Currently, the video is still in making people accept one another.” “UKnighted for Acceptance” campaign spread out more easily than before,” production. Each athletic team picked SAAC does have a budget but because the committee has a voice that Rochon said. part of the script to say and the plan is they are hopeful to print merchandise they want to use in a positive light. to mash-up the lines within the video in the future to spread the word. “It’s about making people to show a great sense of community. “We want to print t-shirts aware that there are prejudices hap­ “We tried to give more of an that we can distribute at the basket­ pening on campus” she said. “A lot of athletic feel to show the camaraderie,” ball games so we can reach more of people close their eyes on college cam­ Rochon said. “We’re talking about the student body,” Rochon said. “It’s a puses in general. I’ve noticed that racist sta)ang together as a community and I long-term project and right now we’re comments were made towards like thought it was important to show foot­ focusing on the video and starting it the Black people, Mexicans, and stuff like age of camaraderie. If you can respect right way.” that. People don’t say anything about it your teammate than why aren’t you Speed said they are trying to and by me, in Canada, no one does that respecting and accepting other people build a leadership role by starting the stuff.” and their differences. project here. She began to discuss the FDU prides itself in its diver­ “By showing you that this is matter with her teammates and fellow sity and being the leader in global edu­ what were doing and then challenging SAAC members. She said she under­ cation. People from all over the world others to do the same, this is why David stood she couldn’t change anything but attend the University and Senior Slq^ler Langford wants it to be taken to the she could make people aware. Speed other campus,” Speed said.

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