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SUMMER 2019 NO PRETTY DÉCOR FOR BARRY’S GRADUATING STUDENT CAPS PG. 22 THE HARDEST GOODBYE: SISTER LINDA RETIRES PG. 4 WOMEN’S TENNIS PLAYERS PREPARE THE LAST SERVE PG. 8 THE VALUE OF A BARRY DEGREE PG. 10 Photo Courtesy of TeenVogue Pinterest 2 THE TEASE SUMMER 2019 news INSIDE THIS ISSUE Layout and Graphics Editor BRANDI KEMP Copy & Photo Editor ABIGAIL SOLÓRZANO Assistant Photo & Graphics Editor SAVANNAH PARKER Junior Copy Editor PARIS RAZOR Photo courtesy of axios.com Ad Reps/Editorial Assistants MAURA PADRON VENEZUELA UPDATE PG.18 YESENIA BURGOS MAYALISA COUSINS Staff Writers JIMMY MUNIZ SOPHIA SHAROS JOHANIA CHARLES MATEO GOMEZ BRIANNA LOPEZ MICHIDAEL CEARD Staff Photographers Photo courtesy of thoughtco.com JIMMY MUNIZ SAVANNAH PARKER BUCCANEER STAFF BUCCANEER AGE AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A Contributing Writers PA SHEIKH NGOM NUMBER? PG.24 Radio Liaison HARNAJA PITTS The Buccaneer welcomes student contributions. Editors assign stories for pay at this time. Letters to the editor, story ideas, news releases, photos and Faculty Adviser artwork can be submitted to The Buccaneer offi ce TIFFANI KNOWLES in Garner Hall or through campus mail or email. All contributed material must include the signa- ture and the mailbox or telephone number of the contributor. The Buccaneer reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for style and length. Contributed material does not necessarily refl ect the opinions and policies of The Buccaneer edito- Photo courtesy of nomadicmatt.com rial staff or those of Barry University. “Interested in advertising your business in the Buccaneer? Contact Professor Tiffani Knowles, 305-899-3456” Circulation: 1200 9ish AFRICAN COUNTRIES YOU SHOULD VISIT PG.14-15 SUMMER 2019 news 3 ALL THINGS SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED AT BARRY BY: JOHANIA CHARLES “The testing will either be billed to the if not prevented. Seventy percent of cervical “I think it’s important to practice safe Sta Writer student’s health insurance or offered [for cancer could have been prevented if patients sex, in doing so you can help yourself [and] a] nominal fee for the lab test,” said Eileen received the Gardasil vaccine. This vaccine prevent the spread of STIs on campus,” said Egan-Hineline, director of student health can be found through the Vaccines for finance junior Jahvon Ferrara. Sex, sex, sex. Now that I’ve got your services. Children government program, covering The Buccaneer previously released a attention, let’s talk about sexually transmitted Students must also keep in mind that Barry individuals to the age of 26 with insurance. health-related article that explained that infections (STIs). is not immune to STIs. Incidents of STIs on Without insurance, the vaccine is about dispensing contraceptives here at Barry Considering biology, sex is something that campus include chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV $250. violates Catholic values and traditions, thus crosses many people’s minds at one point in and herpes. HIV incidents are often referred “If sexually active, [students] must use they are not dispensed at the health center or time, but few openly discuss the topic. For to professionals in the community because barriers as [a] source of protection. Being on campus. those wishing to engage in it, it’s important to there are financial programs and specialists sexually active is a choice that adults make,” “It can be prevented if people are aware know and understand the do’s and don'ts for that follow this lifelong condition. said Egan-Hineline. “Everything remains of the risks. People aren’t concerned until preventative measures. Rare forms of STIs include Hepatitis B, confidential in health services. We’re not they get [STIs]. I think it’s more important At Barry, the student health clinic offers which has been mitigated due to childhood here to judge, just here to provide support. to prevent it than treat it afterwards,” said free and confidential STI testing twice a vaccinations, eliminating a vaccinated adult’s Student Health Services is a safe zone.” Taylor Checkley, a sophomore majoring in month through the Pridelines organization. chance of contracting it by the time they Other preventative measures include pre-professional biology. On average, 50 tests are administered a become sexually active. abstinence, monogamy and protection. Symptoms for STIs include sores, painful month. STIs like human papillomavirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Protection can come in the form of male or burning urination, lower abdominal pain, (HPV), gonorrhea and chlamydia can usually concluded that 79 million Americans, mostly or female condoms, dental dams, finger cups bleeding and fever. be treated through medication and may not people in their early 20s, have HPV. or gloves. Contraception like the diaphragm, In some cases, there are no symptoms. last forever. The HPV virus presents a high risk of cervical caps or birth control pills do not developing vaginal and/or cervical cancer, protect against STIs, however. Photo courtesy of georgefm.co.nz 4 news SUMMER 2019 THE HARDEST GOODBYE: SISTER LINDA RETIRES PRESIDENT-ELECT MIKE ALLEN JOINS BARRY reputation from the greater community. BY: PARIS RAZOR Under her tenure, 9,000 students have annu- Sta Writer ally enrolled in one of two colleges or six schools of Barry and 17 academic programs have earned Although we have only seen glimpses of her accreditation by national associations. Barry also during our time at Barry — when she’s handing earned the “Community Engagement Classifi- degrees at graduation, cheering at basketball cation” from the Carnegie Foundation and is a Dr. Michael Allen and family will be relocating to Miami this summer. Photo curtesy of Mike Allen games, or awarding students at ceremonies — Catholic and Florida College of Distinction. Sister Linda Bevilacqua has known what it means Aside from her duties as president, Sister Lin- again, in her own words, there are “buckets of to enhance and develop programs at Barry that to live a Barry life. da has benefitted many committees with her pru- memories” that she holds close to her heart as will please current students and attract prospec- After serving as president for 15 years and dence. Some include the Florida Association of president. tive students. working to ensure that Barry has maintained and Colleges and Universities, Life Sciences South “I’ve enjoyed when students opened up to me “One area where we have opportunities for exemplified our core commitments of inclusive Florida, United Way of Miami Dade and Florida about their fears and frustrations because I hope growth is in our external presence with prospec- community, collaborative service, social justice, Campus Compact. I’ve been able to encourage them and to let them tive students, the local South Florida community and knowledge and truth, Sister Linda will retire know that it’s a part of our natural growing into and our expansive alumni network,” said Allen. from her post on June 30. who we are, but also to know they’re not alone,” Although Allen is the first non-minister pres- said Sister Linda. ident, he feels the transition will be seamless be- Most of all, her wish is that the Barry commu- cause he values the same things that Sister Linda nity remain faithful to its identity as a Catholic and her predecessors did. Dominican university. “We each place great importance in leading “I hope and pray that living a Barry life means with kindness, maintaining a deep appreciation that we are living faithfully, authentically, and en- for the diversity within our community, and our thusiastically out of our mission and core com- commitment to the pursuit of social justice and mitments,” she said. human dignity for all,” he said. Allen will be relocating to South Florida from Saying Goodbye to Sister Linda as Washington D.C. with his wife Beth and his two President adopted children Maya and James. Many students and faculty expressed fond As he steps into the role, Allen acknowledges Sister Linda with students at Barry's Founder Fest in 2016. Photography by Anastasia Zharova memories with Sister Linda and a sadness to see the legacy left by Sister Linda. her leave as president. “I'd like to thank Sister Linda for her tremen- Sister Linda’s History with Barry What’s the Next Chapter for Sister “She is a beacon of light for those of us inter- dous leadership of Barry during her 15-year ten- Linda? ested in higher education leadership,” said Vice ure as president. She is an inspirational leader In July of 2004, Sister Linda became the sixth On July 1, Sister Linda will begin a yearlong President for Mission and Student Engagement and will leave immense shoes to fill,” he said. president and first alumna president of Barry sabbatical divided over two years. During the first Dr. Scott Smith. “Specifically, I will always hold Allen said he looks forward to working with University. She graduated magna cum laude in six months of her sabbatical, Sister Linda plans to dear those fun times with students during opening members of the Barry community. In addition, 1962 then joined the Congregation of the Do- spend her time visiting friends and a loving family weekend, community fest, and athletic events.” his family is excited to enjoy the beautiful assets minican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. She earned including her nieces, nephews, and their children. that Miami offers. her master’s from Siena Heights College and a Upon her return, Sister Linda will serve as Welcoming President Mike Allen Faculty, staff and students offered encourage- doctorate from Michigan State University. President Emerita and the Founding Director of On March 11, Barry’s Board of Trustees an- ment to the new president-elect. Sister Linda started off serving her beloved the new Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission nounced Michael Allen, Ph.D., would become “President-Elect Allen, you will be taking the Barry in other roles before becoming president.