Quidditch World Cup: Bigger and Better Westly Mandoske ’13
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Philadelphia, PA December 2011–January 2012 THEThe Free Student NewspaperGRIFFIN of Chestnut Hill College Quidditch World Cup: Bigger and Better WESTLY MANDOSKE ’13 On Nov. 12, teams from across the United States, Can- ada and as far away as Finland gathered at Randall’s Island in New York City to parade their Quidditch pride. Among the university and commu- nity teams represented was the Chestnut Hill Griffins ready to dominate their pool. This year saw the College enter into Division 1 pool play, a new development for this year’s cup. The tournament saw teams self-select to participate in the highly competitive Divi- sion 1 for the Quidditch World Cup, or the new Division 2. At the end of pool play, the two front-runners from each five-team pool would move into tournament bracket’s first image: Nina Rosenberg ’12 round quarterfinals. The Griffins pose as the sun sets over the East River on Nov. 12. L to R: (top) Luis Felix ’13, Ray Haig ’14, Mat- On Saturday, Nov. 12, the thew Stojakovich ’14; (middle) Travis Wolfe ’12, Dave Forster ’12, Joseph Trujillo ’15, Brad Amerman ’14, Ashley Griffins played three match- Hernandez ’15, Aaron Simpson ’14, Katie McFadden ’15, Cristina Diaz ’15, Jeremy Miles ’12, Kaycee Flore ’15, ups. In their first game, the Griffins entered ready to begin Jeremy Miles ’12, Nicholas Carfagno ’15, Caroline Stutz ’12, Zach Landis ’14; (bottom) Stephanie Reif ’13, Valerie the climb to the bracket. How- Miller ’14, Jade Thompson ’13. ever, the Griffins were shutout controversial call in favor of President for Student Life at the how] they regrouped. They were defeated. by Boston University in a hard the Snitch, the catch was ruled College, said before the CHC committed to playing hard, but The next day the Griffins defeat. unfair and subsequently began vs. Lafayette match, “I’ve been not playing dirty, which I think returned, determined to post a Taking it in stride, the Grif- play again. Shortly after, the La- proud of our students. Each is a tribute to the students.” win. In a flurry of scoring and a fins faced their next opponent, fayette seeker caught the Snitch. and every year I continue to That evening the Griffins daring Snitch catch, the Griffins Lafayette College, and lost Had the Snitch call been ruled be impressed with their sports- played their final match against defeated College of Charleston, again in a dramatic reversal. The in favor of CHC, the Griffins manship, and their leadership.” University of California–Berke- Griffin’s seeker, Joseph Trujillo would have the victory. “When we were blown out ley. Despite posting their high- Continued on page 4 ‘15, caught the Snitch but in a Lynn Ortale, Ph.D., Vice- by Boston University, [I saw est score yet, the Griffins were “Quidditch World Cup 2011” CHC Unifies for UNIFAT HELENA DEBALD fects of global issues like hu- ’14 and Vice President Helena ’14 man trafficking and globaliza- DeBald ’14 led a group of vol- tion. There, Erica Butler, junior unteer students on an endeavor On Wednesday, Nov. 9, at CHC, spoke on the College’s to improve attendance at the Chestnut Hill College hosted service trip to Tanzania, as well Fair Trade Event, awareness of the fall Fair Trade Event in the as human trafficking as a world- fair trade issues, as well as inter- Rotunda of St. Joseph’s Hall. wide problem. Honored guest est in Unified for UNIFAT, an The event is a much-anticipated and author Vince Gallagher organization with a sponsorship occurrence for students and spoke about his recently pub- program in place at the UNI- faculty alike, drawing vendors lished book, The True Cost of FAT (Upper Nile Institute for such as Ten Thousand Villages Low Prices: The Violence of Glo- Appropriate Technology) pri- from the town of Chestnut Hill, balization. mary school in Gulu, northern to the College to sell goods and This year’s Fair Trade Event Uganda. Chestnut Hill’s chapter interact with the college com- was presented not only by long- sponsors three children at the munity. time committed professor of school, and with a fun raffle, The Fair Trade Event also Religious Studies, Dr. Marie t-shirt sale, fair trade chocolate hosted media presentations in Conn, but also by Chestnut Hill sale, and donation bin, CHC image: Sarah Keller ’15 the East Parlor to raise aware- College’s chapter of a nonprofit U4U was able to raise enough President, Kelly Dennis ’14 raising money and support ness for fair trade issues and organization, Unified for UNI- money to pay for one child’s for CHC’s chapter of U4U at the Fair Trade Event. educate attendees on the ef- FAT. President Kelly Dennis sponsorship for the whole year! NEWS 2 STYLE 4 Opinion 6 Sports 8 2 The Griffin THE GRIFFIN Carol Night Makes the Season Bright Vol. II, Issue 5 Zac Grubb crowd could not help but sing ’12 along to these carols all through The Free Student the night. The wind ensemble A time-honored holiday tra- shined with their upbeat ren- Newspaper of dition at Chestnut Hill College, dition of “Sleigh Ride,” and Chestnut Hill College the 35th annual Carol Night, along with the string ensemble, took place on Dec. 2 in the “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Olivia Marcinka ’13 Rotunda of St. Joseph’s Hall. Gustav Holst. Jackie Trujillo Editor-in-Chief The performances this year in- ‘11 stunned the crowd with her cluded the men’s singing group, solo of “O’ Holy Night” with Mary Marzano ’12 “The Fitz Five,” the women’s Jeremy Triplet, a Chestnut Hill Managing Editor singing group, “The Fitz Four,” graduate, accompanying her on the Wind and Jazz ensembles piano. Westly Mandoske ’13 and the Hill Singers. The night “The Fitz Four,” made their Business Manager also included everyone’s favor- debut with a medley of songs ite Christmas carols and a spe- called, “A Christmas at Home,” cial visit from the man himself, Zac Grubb ’12 that was given warm applause Santa Claus. News Editor by the audience. After the med- The festivities kicked off ley, the boy’s group, “The Fitz with Kathleen McCloskey , SSJ, Five,” brought the night home Jen Jones ’12 image: Nina Rosenberg ’12 M.M.Ed., assistant professor of with “Rocking Around the Style Editor The Junior Class hangs banners that serve as a back- music and chair of the art, art Christmas Tree,” and “Man drop to Carol Night. The event was well attended. history, music, and music edu- With the Bag.” As the boys Bleu Lane ’12 cation departments, telling the walked off, there was one last Style Editor audience that she had received Deck the Hill 2011 a text from Rudolph the Red surprise. Santa Claus himself came Jill McFarland ’15 JeSSICA peNNeLL room, it is a visual walking tour Nosed Reindeer about Santa’s down the stairs with his bag full Opinions Editor ’14 of history Christmas’. “Duty to visit. “Santa says,” she told the of goodies and announced the Layout Staff excellence is a selfless endeavor audience, “that due to traffic Though visions of finals, that one’s soul can truly enjoy,” [he] may not be able to make winners of different Christmas deadlines and stress have been said Travis Wolfe, ’12 of his last it.” What followed was an hour prizes. Old Saint Nick himself Marilee Gallagher ’14 the only things dancing through Christmas Decorating Night. of beautiful music from the brought the night to a close Sports Editor their heads, Chestnut Hill stu- The senior class of 2012 will students and faculty of Chest- with a jolly laugh and a verse of dents took the night off to have certainly leave an impression nut Hill College. one last song, “We Wish You Mary Frances Cavallaro ’13 some fun and get in to the holi- on those that follow, and will be The Hill Singers, were in a Merry Christmas.” Chestnut Online Editor day spirit. Christmas Decorat- leaving large shoes to fill. full swing with wonderful ren- Hill College’s 35th Annual Carol ing Night was spent hanging The winners of Christmas ditions of classic Christmas Night continued their tradition Jess Veazey ’13 garland, stringing lights and get- Decorating Night, the juniors, songs like, “O Come all Ye of excellence with this year’s Photo Editor ting closer to members of one’s could be found working the Faithful,” “Joy to the World” performance, and promises to class, all carried out with a hint night away in the Rotunda. and “Deck the Halls.” The do the same next December. Michael Bradley ’14 of friendly competition. With the CHC express chug- Design Director The freshman class, assigned ging away, Nutcrackers guard- to the cafeteria, decided on the ing the third floor and banners theme “Classic Christmas.” with Fleur de Lis dominating Skyler Stillwaggon ’14 Complete with Santa’s sleigh, this classic Christmas scene, Layout Staff presents and snowflakes a plen- it’s not hard to see why the ty, they accomplished their mis- judges chose the junior class as Andrea Wentzell ’15 sion. It was also an opportunity the winners. Based on theme, Layout Staff for the class to bond, as this was concept design and implemen- one of the first opportunities tation, timeline, class partici- Copy Editors they had due to the cancellation pation and budget, the juniors Dana Consalvo ’12 of Orientation. “This is one of stole the night. President Mary Liz Campbell ’12 the most interesting things I’ve Frances Cavallaro ’13 and Vice Jessica Pennell ’14 ever seen the freshman class do president Chris Ryan ’13 ex- Nina Rosenberg ’12 together, and I think it’s a great ecuted their plan perfectly, with opportunity for us,” said Gabe help from a large, dedicated Henninger, ’15.