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THEThe Free Student NewspaperGRIFFIN of Chestnut Hill College Opinion: Social Media and the Kony Effect Bleu Lane and injustice to 30 minutes ’12 and gives no real background information. There is no history Do you know who Joseph of the conflict or explanation Kony is? If you use Facebook, of the factors which have Twitter, or Tumblr and have allowed Kony and the LRA to checked it within the past few reign for so long. Instead, we weeks, then you are probably are simply told that Kony exists familiar with his name. After because we (Americans) don’t the release of a 30-minute care enough. documentary on Kony, it was American sympathy has seemingly impossible to scroll never been the problem when through my newsfeed without it comes to global issues. There seeing posts which shared the are and always have been video’s link along with insightful horrific things going on in the comments such as “Kony is world around us and it is not mean :(” or “if you have a heart, that we are insensitive, it is that watch/share this video.” solutions to such issues are often Maybe you’ve heard of highly complicated. The road to Kony before this recent hype. solutions can involve death and Kony and the Lord’s Resistance failure. The simplest solutions Army (LRA) have been often have a lot of risk involved terrorizing parts of Uganda, which is why actions are not Sudan, Democratic Republic taken sometimes. Jason Russell, of the Congo, and Central director of Kony 2012, must African Republic for decades. not have taken those things into However this video, released by consideration as he presents humanitarian group Invisible awareness and making Kony Children, makes it seem like this famous as the only solution. is some ground-breaking world I’m not sure that becoming a screencap: http://the-sun-is-up-the-sky-is-blue.tumblr.com news. Americans, especially trending topic on Twitter and “KONY 2012” is a social media phenomenon that after three weeks on Youtube.com young people, are often getting millions of views on has recieved over 85 million views. The video was produced by Invisible Children, Inc.. stereotyped as being arrogant Youtube will lead Kony to turn and ignorant; this video fuels himself in, though. endorsements, and product that a wristband or poster is action kit considering Invisible both of those ideas. I’m sure people had good goodie bags (disguised as going to solve decades of war- Children spends less of their A video that is meant to intentions when sharing the “action kits” in this case) will get crimes. I am merely stating that budget on programs that help spread awareness about a video on their Facebook walls almost anyone behind a cause. I think people should do their LRA-affected communities and subject should usually include or hash-tagging “Kony2012” I do not in any way, shape, or own research on subjects as more on things like merchandise accurate facts about said on Twitter, but the entire Kony form support Kony and I am opposed to jumping on a band and film-making. subject. Kony 2012, however, 2012 movement has confirmed not saying that this is an issue wagon. Maybe if people did Go to page 6 to read seems to be lacking those. The most stereotypes of America that should go unresolved. a little more research on the video waters down decades of and its millennial generation. Awareness is a powerful tool, Kony 2012 movement, they another viewpoint, political conflict, war-crimes, A well-made video, celebrity yet it is arrogant to presume would hesitate to purchase an “A Passionate Generation” Long awaited cafe open for business Michael bradley addition, cafe-goers can use turkey ciabatta sandwich. ’14 cash to quench their thirst or Salads offered are a traditional hunger. Prices vary from item cobb salad; a caesar salad; a After weeks of anticipation, to item, but the general price “Chestnut Hill Signature” with the Café located inside of the scheme is comparable to the greens, candied pecans, cherry McCaffery Lounge is officially Griffin’s Den. tomatoes and bleu cheese; and open. For breakfast, the lounge is a “Pad Thai Noodle” salad with The Café, which is operated offering a variety of pastries, peppers, Thai rice noodles, by Chartwells, is not yet running including ginger or cranberry cilantro and basil. on a specific hourly schedule. orange scones, muffins, pound Aside from food options, They are hoping to be open cakes, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, the Café is also offering a variety from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from breakfast pizza, and quiche. of coffee and espresso-based Monday through Friday, and Lunch options include beverages. There are a variety will be adjusting the hours as sandwiches and salads. of flavored coffees (vanilla, image: Nina Rosenberg ’12 they see necessary. Sandwich options include hazelnut, and caramel) as well The McCaffrey Lounge offers a wide variety of beverage Students will be able use a roasted pork sandwich, a as classic and decaffeinated options for Chestnut Hill students. All items can be their Flex dollars to make veggie wrap, a chicken ciabatta Continued on page 3 purchased with Flex dollars. purchases from the Café. In sandwich, and a roasted “McCaffrey Lounge Cafe” NEWS 2 STYLE 4 Opinion 6 Sports 8 2 The Griffin THE GRIFFIN Awareness and Support for Crime Victims Ashlen stayrook ’12 inspired the movement and to community organizations carry continue to improve the rights Vol. II, Issue 7 Alyx banonis ’12 celebrate the progress already out local events and establish and services available to crime achieved. Not only has it beneficial stepping stones that victims. The Free Student National Crime Victims’ created awareness of victims’ will continue to improve the Do you want to know more Newspaper of Rights Week (NCVRW) was plights, but laws restoring rights of crime victims. about what you can do now? Chestnut Hill College first established in April, 1981 key rights such as a right to This year’s National Crime First and foremost, be aware by then US President, Ronald be informed, the right to Victims’ Rights Week is being and be willing to extend a hand Reagan. The was to protection, the right to attend held from April 22-28, 2012 in kindness to someone who Mary Marzano ’12 achieve support for victims of a trial, the right to be heard, the with a theme of “Extending may need it. Alternatively, Editor-in-Chief crimes and to provide services right to be notified, and the right the Vision: Reaching Every students can visit the Facebook for successful return to their to restitution have been passed Victim”. As young Americans, page for the National Crime Westly Mandoske ’13 normal routines in society or expanded upon through we are all urged to re-examine, Victims’ Rights Week to learn Business Manager – especially since originally, the years. Never have such revitalize, and develop the what other counties and states crime victims had no rights or advances been more important vision that gave life to this are doing. services. These efforts (and than now, when new crimes of yearly movement and to Zac Grubb ’12 many others) have succeeded in technology, globalization and News Editor increasing not only awareness, demographics, emerge every Clean Closets for Charity but also providing assistance day. to benefit St. Francis Inn to organizations working to Today, NCVRW is Bleu Lane ’12 Sponsored by Career Development remedy the effects of crime sponsored by the Office for Style Editor for victims. Victims of Crime (OVC) of Accepting like-new cothing! When victims of crime the US Department of Justice Student, Faculty, & Staff drop-off: Jessie Pennell ’14 become involved in the (USDOJ) and in response April 12-13, during lunch and dinner hours Opinion Editor criminal justice system, the to the changing face of result is confusion, anxiety and criminal victimization, OVC‘s Outside the cafeteria harm – sometimes caused by strategic initiative – Vision 21: Marilee Gallagher ’14 Communit & Alumni drop-off: the system as much as by the Transforming Victim Services April 14, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sports Editor offender. This annual week – is being used to chart a The Summer House reminds everyone to continue course for the future. OVC Mary Frances Cavallaro ’13 to expand on the vision that has helped many states and Questions? Contact: [email protected] Online Editor

Jess Veazey ’13 Staff Spotlight: Student Success Director Photo Editor Taylor eben campus, participating in student with college, but career-wise.” you get there.” A lot of the ’14 government and choir among Working in admissions was time students think the grass Michael Bradley ’14 other activities. “I really got a lot fun, yet frustrating. “We would is greener at another school, Design Director At a school like Chestnut Hill, of out of my experience.” recruit all these students and which, according to Siegel, isn’t we rarely see an unfamiliar face After graduating, Siegel then we would watch them leave the case. “The grass isn’t greener. around campus. So when a new moved back to Minnesota and before they would graduate. I It’s just a different color. You Skyler Stillwaggon ’14 face showed up at the beginning worked at another Concordia felt like I had a good relationship have to decide what flaws you Layout Staff of the spring semester, you University in St. Paul, which is with them [students] and I saw are willing to live with because might have noticed. Emily a lot like Chestnut Hill. It has some of the issues they were every school has them.” Andrea Wentzell ’15 Siegel is the director of student around 1,000 undergraduate having that seemed fixable to So what does the director Layout Staff success, a position that’s brand students, is in an urban area and me. That’s where my passion of student success at Chestnut new to the College. is division two. “I was a recruiter for [student] retention started.” Hill College do exactly? Since Siegel attended Concordia there for about four years,” She did a graduate program at the position is so new, it’s Copy Editors University in Irvine, California. she said. “It was great. I loved Concordia in human services, “evolving.” Eventually, Siegel Liz Campbell ’12 “I wanted to go away for school,” working for a school that was focusing a lot of her work on will look at retention in all three Nina Rosenberg ’12 she said. “I joke that it was a four- similar to where I had attended retention and the transition schools of study, but right Sally Simons ’15 year vacation with homework.” and I liked helping kids and from high school to college now her primary focus is on During her time as an undergrad, parents figure out what direction She came to Philadelphia the school of undergraduate Gabriel Henninger ’15 Siegel was very involved on they wanted to head in, not just after her husband got a new job. studies. “I spent the first 30 days “I knew that I loved working just getting to know people: Susan Magee, M.F.A. for a university and I wanted walking around campus, trying Facilitator to continue working in higher to get to know anyone and education.” After attending everyone.” The next 30 days Make your opinion heard and working at small schools, were a continued orientation and submit editorials to she wanted to expand her where she researched retention The Griffin. Submissions horizons and go on to a larger committees, put together a become property of school. Siegel landed a job at retention proposal and focused The Griffin and are the University of Pennsylvania, on information gathering in subject to editing for working in alumni relations and a series of focus groups that style, clarity and length. The views represented legacy admissions and advising allowed her to get a pulse on in submissions do not alumni children and alumni on the student body. Meeting with represent Chestnut Hill the admissions process. While students will help her guide College. Submissions working at Penn was a great plans in the right direction. also do not represent The experience, it did make Siegel “I’m really excited to get the Griffin’s position, or that see the value of a small-school retention committee going,” she of its facilitator. education, like the one she said. The retention committee, received. “I saw students getting which has been dormant, will The Griffin strives lost in the shuffle at such a large bring different departments for accuracy and fair school,” she said. “I missed the together to collaborate. Often, representation in all nurturing environment of a faculty and staff are focused of its publications and small school.” solely on their own projects factual correctness. If Working at three different and activities, but Siegel’s new an error is found, email the issue number, the institutions and having attended position allows her to look at error, and the correction a fourth let Siegel see the the bigger picture. “There’s only different imperfections that so much I can do, but I think that needs to be made contributed by: Emily Siegel to the.griffin.chc@gmail. each school had or didn’t have. collectively, in our different Emily Siegel, director of student success, was hired in com. Corrections may be “Every school has its flaws,” areas, we can do a lot.” printed in the next issue. January to work on CHC’s student retention rate. she said. “You don’t know until The Griffin 3 Sr. Prejean’s Story Comes to Life Page derr ’13

The death has always been a very controversial topic. NEWS It is widely protested, but also heavily supported. The play Dead Man Walking is based on Intern Diaries real life events experienced by Helen Prejean, SSJ, about the pain and suffering the death penalty can bring to everyone involved. The play follows the Many students at the college are involved in exciting internships. The story of Sister Prejean as she Intern Diaries is where students are invited to share their experiences. counsels death row inmate, This issue’s diary entrant is Michael Bruan ’12. Matthew Poncelet. It is a The best way to find out whether or not you can swim tale of the changes brought is to dive in. The academic equivalent to knowing whether on by imminent death, and or not you have chosen the right major is by participating in the acceptance of the sins committed in a lifetime. The an internship. There is no way to see whether you will like play doesn’t give a definite feel image: Jess Veazey ’13 a certain career or not until you are actually involved, but of whether the death penalty is (L to R) Dave Forster ’12, Raymond Haig ’14, Residence an internship is the preview to what you can expect. This a good or bad thing. It is just Coordinator Rachel Mingle, Gabriel Henninger ’15 internship with the Detectives Division at Northampton Twp. meant to make people think and Caroline Oddo ’15 are pictured in scene during a Police Department is teaching me things that go beyond the about the effects and take a rehearsal of Dead Man Walking. Forster, who plays Matt textbooks, teachers, and lessons that I have experienced during stand. Ponceleot is meeting with his mother (Rachel Mingle) my four years at Chestnut Hill. Jobs in the Criminal Justice Travis Wolfe ’12, director of and siblings during field are not like Law and Order and other dramas on T.V. the show and senior at Chestnut because in a profession in law enforcement, time on the clock Hill College, is very passionate Schmidt ’12, a senior playing is that the actors become the includes lots of downtime, paperwork, and follow-ups that the about this show and cannot the mother of Hope Percy, sentinels,” Wolfe said. “The shows ignore. By taking place in this program that is required wait to get people thinking. one of Poncelet’s victims, is act of talking about the death for graduation, I have learned how to do search and seizures, “I believe of all the emotions now questioning her beliefs. penalty actually happens as computer forensics, execute a search warrant (and the process people can feel, apathy is the “This play has given me soon as the actors audition, and worst,” Wolfe said. “Whether a new perspective on the then they carry that message in obtaining one), as well as drug buys and busts. These are you’re for the death penalty or death penalty,” Schmidt said. with them beyond their things that cannot be taught in the classroom, but can go a against is doesn’t matter; what “Though I’m still not sure how performance.” long way to turning an education into a career. matters is the ability to take a I feel about it.” Dead Man Walking will be stand for what you believe in.” Wolfe is also feeling the performed in Gruber Theater Already this play is getting effect the show has on people. on March 29 and 30. mccaffrey lounge cafe students’ attention. Jessica “The best part about this show Continued from Page 1 of water, all ready for students to grab on the way to class. Religion and Science Find Harmony options. The espresso bar Students are thoroughly offers lattes, cappuccinos, enjoying the addition of the Andrea wentzell the Institute for Religion and presentation on “Teilhard de americanos, and tea lattes. Social Café, and the overall ’15 Science at Chestnut Hill College Chardin’s Mysticism” and the Quickly becoming a student atmosphere of the new was officially formed in May of viewing and discussion of the favorite are the customizable McCaffery Lounge. Tying Interested in near-death 2011. Director of the Institute, film Journey of the Universe. smoothies. Made simply from together the ambiance created experiences, dinosaurs, Sister Kathleen Duffy, Ph.D., Both of these presentations juice, fruit and ice, they are by the crackling fireplace and astronomy, and faith? SSJ, explained that the Institute prompted great discussion on a healthy way to satisfy your soft classical music, the Social All four subjects are related of Religion and Science is an how the ideas of religion and sweet tooth. Café completes the lounge. through the Spring Lecture offshoot of the Metanexus science can be interconnected. “My favorite drink is the “It’s really nice to have Series hosted by the Institute Institute for Religion and Other presentations to chai tea latte,” said junior Kim somewhere to come between of Religion and Science. Science that was formally come in the Spring Lecture Kashnoski. “They’re awesome.” classes and grab a coffee,” said Beginning the series last based here in Philadelphia. Series included: Peter Also being offered at senior Bleu Lane. Wednesday, the Institute was Wanting a presence still in Dodson’s, Ph.D., “Reflections the café is a variety of cold, The Café is sure to bring host to David Hufford, Ph.D., a the Philadelphia area, the on Fossils and Faith” on April bottled beverages ranging students together during their Senior Fellow from the Samelli Metanexus Institute charged 2; and Edward Devinny’s, from Starbucks Doubleshot daily commutes to and from Institute and his presentation Sr. Duffy with forming the Ph.D., “Heavens and Heavens” espresso-drinks to Perrier class. on Near-Death Experiences, Institute. on April 12. Both will be held brand sparkling water to bottles After Death Contacts, and With a warm welcome at 7p.m. in the Sugarloaf Spirits of Sleep Paralysis. The from Chestnut Hill College Chateau. The Institute will event had a wonderful turn out and President Carol Jean also be hosting several book Garden With FeelGood and there was great response Vale, Ph.D., SSJ, the Institute discussions; the first book of becky bond to bring your plant to the front to Dr. Hufford’s presentation. for Religion and Science has interest is John Haught’s, Ph.D., ’12 of the Earth Center, located In his presentation, he begun to make an impact in Making Sense of Evolution, next to the Summerhouse, to included several personal the college and the community. and the first meeting will be Chestnut Hill students, place around the base of our stories from his profession With members spanning held on April 19 in the Logue staff, and faculty: your very elevated organic community as a psychologist and how he the Tri-State region, the Library. own FeelGood chapter is on a garden. himself has helped patients organization and its members If you are interested in mission. A mission to start the Please check your email cope with these “spirit” look to educate others on how the Institute of Religion and very first community garden regularly for updates on the experiences scientifically and science, technology, religion, Science here at Chestnut here on campus, but we need initiative and the garden. For religiously. Dr. Hufford, also and spiritually can connect Hill College please check out your help. more information you can a member of the Institute for without conflict. http://chc.edu/irands for We are asking everyone contact us at chcfeelgood@ Religion and Science’s Advisory With a mix of professionals more information. to tend to a seedling in their gmail.com. Committee, was the first in a in either science, religion, presentation series, focusing or both, the Institute and room or office. 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image: David Negron ’12 STYLE Q & A With Chestnut Hill’s Own DJ Dav CATHERINE DEMPSE A: My musical inspirations would have to be the A: I think it’s great that DJing is getting more rec- ’15 people I grew up with, from family to friends. The ognized amongst the public but I do fear the easy diversity in music and genres that my friends are into access of purchasing certain programs and software Anyone who knows me well is aware of the fact continues to help me grow, not only as a person, but to DJ with. As long as you’re DJing for the right rea- that I really know my music. I try to keep my iPod as a better DJ each year. sons and not for the fame, money, and power, then eclectic as I possibly can and if you mention an artist you’re going to make it far. to me, I’ve probably listened to them. However, I Q: What do you use to create your mixes? Equip- can honestly say that I know next to nothing about ment? Q: What are you working on currently? Anything the world of DJs. When “Jersey Shore” premiered, I A: I own a pair of Technics SL-1200MK2, A Rane noteworthy? noticed the most incredible influx of people giving TTM 57SL Performance Mixer with Serato Scratch A: I have a mix tape I’m doing with another DJ themselves the DJ title. I was getting an endless array LIVE Software, and a pair of JBL powered speakers. named Reed Streets entitled “The Fix.” We have a of Facebook event invitations to see DJ Sebi and DJ That’s my mobile set up. I just started using a pro- popular MC from the city named MC Elixir hosting Giuseppe scratching at the local community center. gram called Ableton Live which allows me to make it with drops from other respectable DJs. Other than What’s with this DJ craze? personal edits and remixes to songs. that, I’ve just been re-inventing myself marketing- I was fortunate enough to get the chance to con- wise. In these days, it’s more about your promotions duct an interview with a real DJ, fellow classmate Q: Where do you usually play? How often do you and how you market yourself that allows you to get David “DJ Dav” Negron, who frequently if not end- play? work and bigger gigs. lessly, spends his time and energy creating tracks and A: I spin at least three times a week. I’m usually scouring Philadelphia promoting his shows. playing in Manayunk and the Center City Area. I Q: Next show? Any shout-outs? made my start in the city and have continued to play A: As of right now, I’m just booked for my residen- Q: When did you begin DJing? What made you want at various bars and nightclubs there. I’m starting to cies. This Wednesday, Proper Panda. This Friday, Silk to start? pick up more and more gigs during the week and City. I’m just thankful for meeting the people I’ve A: I started DJing when I was 16 years old. I learned weekend but I currently hold residency at Voyeur met in this industry. The opportunities given to me from listening to the radio, buying records, and prac- nightclub every Wednesday, every first Friday of the couldn’t have been made without their guidance and ticing them in my bedroom. I’ve always been around month at Silk City [4th and Spring Garden], and ev- support. Also, I would like to thank the people who different music and have been exposed to DJs that ery second and fourth Friday at Rogues Gallery [11 continue to support me whether it be coming out to I knew growing up. It made me curious as to what I South 21st Street, between Market and Chestnut]. my gigs or being there in spirit. I’m truly blessed to could contribute to this art form. have these people in my life to keep me motivated to strive to be the best. Q: Do you have any big influences that affect the Q: What is your opinion on the massive influx of way you create your music or affect your sound? musicians calling themselves “DJs”?

@ButtercreamPhl: My @Lord_Voldemort7: tweets of @hipsterproblems: My land- cupcakes bring all the boys to @diplo: I hope they let me put George Clooney has been ar- lady won’t let me pay off rent the yard, I could feel you but I more then 140 characters on rested for protesting. I bet all with my art #hipsterproblems have to charge. #everysongis- my tombstone the dementors at that prison the month betterwcupcakes want to kiss him. New Spring Cosmetics on a College Budget AMANDA FINLAW apiece. NYX’s single eyeshadows are also worth men- versatile. It can be used as a base for powder eye shad- ’15 tioning; they offer over 100 shades. ows, so they wear longer and show up stronger, or on A NYX staple of most Youtube beauty gurus and their own as a nice wash of color over the lid. There While attending college, it can be very difficult to makeup artists alike is Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. This are 10 shades available, with both matte and frost fin- find makeup to purchase on a budget. creamy white product is commonly spread over the ishes. Whether you are in need of a fresh eyelid as a base for powder shadow and adds that extra Wet’n Wild’s Comfort Zone eye- makeup collection or a few additional products for impact. The Jumbo Pencils are $4.50. NYX cosmetics shadow palettes are additional, convenient products. spring and summer trends, there are a number of af- can be ordered online or purchased in ULTA. They contain neutral colors and bright, neon bolds fordable options. Companies like ELF (Eyes, Lips, There are also several fresh and innovative drug- with both matte and shimmer shades. For great look- Face) Cosmetics and NYX have been providing inex- store products that have recently piqued the interest ing eyelashes to compliment the new eyeshadows, try pensive alternatives to high-end brands for years. of many makeup-savvy YouTube gurus as well as the Maybelline’s The Falsies mascara. It adds extreme Most ELF products sell for an amaz- average college student. Some of these products have length and definition. ingly low $1 or $3. One of their best products is the the same quality of pigmentation and lasting color as For the face, Neutragena’s founda- Eye Shadow Primer, which at $1 is comparable to products found in department stores and Sephora. tions are wonderful and provide a soft, glowing ap- high-end primers like Urban Decay’s Primer Potion Some outstanding drugstore prod- pearance. NYX’s powder blushes can also add a soft or and Too Faced Shadow Insurance, both around $20. ucts include Revlon Color-burst Lip Butters and May- extreme flush to the apples of the cheeks or beneath ELF’s Shimmering Facial Whip is an excellent multi- belline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24-hour Cream Gel the cheekbones for contouring. Try a blush in a coral purpose product, most commonly used as a highlight- Shadow. Having recently become a lip-product junkie, color for a fresh, spring look. Sonia Kashuk’s makeup er for the cheek and brow bones. This can create a the Revlon Lip Butters are the Holy Grail, selling at brushes, found in Target, are also highly recommend- beautiful, glowing face for spring at only $1. ELF’s about $7 at most drug stores, Wal-Marts and Targets; ed. eyebrow kit is another great high-end “dupe.” For the available in 20 shades. They have a smooth, creamy Most of the top spring trends can be lips, ELF’s mineral lipsticks provide a nice creamy tex- consistency and leave the lips feeling soft. The color created with these products. Top styles this season in- ture. varies in pigmentation with the different shades, stay- clude coral on the lips or cheeks, violet or green on the NYX’s inexpensive Soft Matte Lip ing for hours unlike some tinted lip balms. These lip eyes, fuchsia anywhere, and bold pastels, like soft pink. Cream is another remarkable and revolutionary lip butters have a glossy finish, which looks as if a lipstick Pops of color are an important factor in this year’s product. It goes on wet like a gloss and dries like a and a lip gloss were applied. spring makeup looks. matte lipstick or lip-stain. For spring, try shades like Similarly, the Maybelline Color Tattoo product is a Tokyo, coral, Addis Ababa or bright fuchsia for $6 wonderful cream or gel for the eyes that can be very The Griffin 5

1 2 3 images: Nina Rosenberg ’12 Style Spotter: March

1. AMANDA FINLAW. 2015. Where are your favorite places to shop? Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, J Crew.

2. BRITTANY EVANS. 2014. What’s your favorite item of clothing? The Jeffrey Cambell’s my boyfriend got me.

3. LIANA FLOREZ. 2015. How would you desribe your personal style? Clean, because that’s what it is when I put it on.

4. CATHERINE DEMPSEY. 2015. Who are your style icons? Pete Doherty, Cyndi Lauper and Duckie from Pretty in Pink.

5. DAVID FORSTER. 2012. How would you describe your personal style? I just pick out a shirt and put a tie on. 4 5 Going Out Guide: March 2012 Babylon Cartel presents An Evening with Philip Schoolboy Q Dance & Blacklight Party Dev, Wynter Gordon, and The Pretty Reckless Levine (Poet Laureate of April 26, 2012 April 14, 2012 Outasight April 12, 2012 U.S.) The Trocadero The Electric Factory April 17, 2012 The TLA April 17, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets - $15 Tickets - $20 The Trocadero Tickets - $20 Free Library of Philadelphia Also featuring Ab-Soul, Dress code: must wear neon Tickets - $16 Tickets - $7 Assaad, Paris Artelli, and DJ Gianni Lee

Miike Snow and Penguin The Fabric Workshop and National Museum of Grindcore House First Fridays in Prison Museum Jewish American History The Veagan Coffee House in Philadelphia Aprl 27, 2012 1222 Arch Street 101 S. Independence Mall East South Philly Galleries and street vendors The Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA Phialdelphia, PA 1515 S. 4th Street Market & 2nd Street Tickets - $25 Tickets - $3 Tickets - $11-$12 Philadelphia, PA Free 6 The Griffin Subjective Scrutiny Travis wolfe ’12 Opinion KONY 2012: Get Passionate Kelly dennis people have the power to make my goal to share this burning ’14 a difference. Since I was a fire in my heart, to share in child I knew that my life was the message “What you do There will always be meant for something bigger matters!,” and that the children critiques about anything that than me. Kony 2012 gives one on the other side of the matters. Think about it: what the feeling that they are meant planet matter too. Kony 2012 topic worth talking about is to do something bigger, and is shouting, “we are a global one-sided? I have sat with even more importantly that community, let’s start acting this question for a week now they have the ability. Invisible like one!” and have not thought of one Children, with Kony 2012, Your passion can be for any issue about which the whole has moved our generation cause or any person, but let world agrees. You would think to truly believe in the words something set your heart on that when people hear about a of Muhammad Ali, that fire. Mother Theresa says, “At war criminal like Joseph Kony, “impossible is nothing.” the moment of death we will who abducts, rapes, and brain The current social media not be judged according to the washes children into being era has made it extremely easy number of good deeds we have child soldiers, everyone could to leave your mark on the done or by the diplomas we agree that he is evil and needs world. Rather than listening have received in our lifetime. Nuclear crisis in Iran to be brought to justice. to a lecture on the past 25 We will be judged according to KYLE mick that they will take the nuclear The video Kony 2012 tells years of Kony’s reign you are the love we have put into our ’15 hit, many analysts believe that you all about Kony and how, grabbed instantly with a video. work.” the Iranians are trying to create for the past 25 years, he has Though some raise opposition, Unified for UNIFAT brings The Iran Nuclear Crisis has a nuclear weapon to take control terrorized Northern Uganda. how can it be wrong that the tears to my eyes every time I become one of the most heated of the Strait of Hormuz. This This has forced Ugandans to new social media makes it think of the change so many foreign-policy issues over the last strait is important to the U.S., move from their villages into easy to be a part of something young people have made on few months and this potential because American oil tankers international displacement bigger than yourself? There students across an ocean. Fill nuclear threat has caused plenty heading back to the ome have camps meant to keep them safe is so much passion and spirit your heart with a cause and of panic from both the United to go through this strait. If the from Kony and his army, called pouring out of people to ignite it. Don’t let it die. Let States and the Israeli people. Iranians close this strait it would the Lord’s Resistance Army make a change. Luis Moreno- one repost of a video, a profile The Iranians have said that threaten 20% of the world’s oil (LRA). These camps quickly Ocampo, the chief prosecutor picture, a status update, or a they are not enriching uranium supply which could start an all- turned into feeding grounds of the International Criminal tweet change your life for the in order to create a nuclear out war with Iran. for disease, malnutrition and Court, says, “The gathering of better. This is the power of our weapon, even though they have I believe that President unsanitary sewage, with no young people working for all social media, use it, embrace kept their nuclear research secret Obama has done a fairly good job clean water for miles. These young people in a remote place it, and make a difference, it is for eighteen years. Rather, at juggling the Iranian Nuclear camps killed people by the is, for me, a dream, it is the idea easier now than ever before. they claim to be creating a Crisis with as little bloodshed as thousands, leaving Northern we are a global community, If you would like to learn nuclear power plant to generate possible. Republican candidates, Uganda in ruin. Kony 2012 protecting each other.” more on how you can bring electricity. While the Iranians put however, have tried to criticize proposes that he be stopped by It is my dream that someday Kony to justice and be a part on their best poker face and try Obama on every step that he has military force and tried in the the kindness in people’s hearts of something bigger than to pull the wool over the U.S., taken on this issue. Republican International Criminal Court. will extend to others in need, yourself please email me at President Obama is not buying warmonger Rick Santorum The video is about more like those terrorized by Kony [email protected], or check it. has said that the U.S. should than bringing Kony to justice, and the LRA. Positively out unifiedforunifat.com and Amid all the mass hysteria be more stern with Iran, saying it is about something much impacting so many lives is see what we are up to! that the Israelis are shouting to in a speech he gave in New more powerful: that young an enriching experience. It is the U.S., like that they believe Hampshire that “we should set they will be the target of the a deadline, and we say that if Iranians nuclear weapon, you don’t meet that deadline, Transfer Students Misguided President Obama has kept a and open up this facility [nuclear Lauren cooke figured it was no big deal. Then these non-transferable credits, I cool head and has done a pretty complex], and dismantle it, that ’13 I learned I would be able to had to take extra classes I wasn’t good job keeping up talks of we will take it out for you”. Rick graduate by May 2013 without a expecting to and pay for these diplomacy with the Iranian Santorum said that he would Transfer students: we all problem, or so I thought. courses. The stress of an extra people. Obama has imposed take out the Iranian nuclear know one. But do you know A semester and a half into financial burden on my family important sanctions to bring facility with “tactical strikes what we go through just to be my career at Chestnut Hill, I and me is something I didn’t down Iran’s economy, and for from aircraft.” While Santorum able to graduate on time with learned there would be a strong even want to think about. now, has kept the U.S. out of wouldn’t call this an act of war, our peers? Let me give you a chance I wouldn’t graduate by Luckily, my advisor was able another, potentially nuclear war. which it would be to the Iranian personal example. May 2013, but rather by the Fall to help me figure out a solution Even though the Israelis believe people, Santorum also seems to After attending my local 2013 semester. I’m sure most that would put me on track for a be completely oblivious to his community college and of you are thinking, “An extra May 2013 graduation. But what Make your opinion heard holy siege against the Iranians living at home for two years semester? What’s the big deal?” would’ve been easier, not only by submitting letters, articles, nuclear facility. This facility is after graduating high school, Well I’ll tell you. for me, but my advisor, is if or cartoons to The Griffin. not only underground but it is applying to Chestnut Hill was After thinking I would be there was an advisor specifically Submissions become property also protected on one side by a life-changing experience. It able to graduate on time and for transfer students in addition would be my first time living in that I was on track with all my to our major-specific academic of The Griffin and are subject a mountain. In a BBC News a dorm, first time moving three classes, I got a few surprises. advisors. With an additional to editing for style, clarity and article it seems that the Israelis hours away from home, and my Some of the classes I was told staff member, students and space concerns. don’t have enough logistics to take this facility out, but would first time learning how stressful would transfer ended up not academic advisors will be Submissions represent the only be able to cripple the the transfer process actually doing so. Some of my courses saved from multiple headaches opinions of the author(s) and surrounding area such as the was. didn’t exactly match up to the and graduation roadblocks. do not necessarily represent entrances and exits to the facility. Upon getting accepted courses at Chestnut Hill, but The college itself will also The Griffin’s position. For right now though, you I made an appointment to when I first applied I was told be able to hang on to more Please send all submissions and I and the rest of world can find out where I stood with these classes would be able to transfer students who may have and ideas to Jessica Pennell at only do one thing: sit, watch and my credits. After learning a count as part of the required transferred out if they didn’t [email protected]. wait for what Iran might do next. few credits would transfer I courses at Chestnut Hill. Due to have a transfer specific advisor. The Griffin 7 Upcoming Home Game Calendar * Denotes CACC Game April 11 April 2 Men’s Tennis vs. Philadelphia U.* Golf Tennis Courts Griffin Invitational Sports Westover Golf Club April 14 April 3 Baseball Phillies Look for Answers Elsewhere Baseball vs. Bloomfield College* to the team, which really saw Marilee Gallagher No one was really worried vs. Dominican College* Latshaw-McCarthy ’14 about Utley until spring training his career take shape and who, Latshaw-McCarthy started. Once about two weeks from spring training, apparently When a team has been “bit of games were played, the can still handle the duties of a April 14 by the injury bug,” it typically is media and fans alike were first baseman, Mayberry will be April 3 Softball not a good sign for the season wondering why Utley had looked to make up for some of Softball vs. Bloomfield College* to come. Many teams have been yet to bat in a spring inning. Howard’s power. vs. Dominican College* Softball Field decimated by injuries but only With his questionable injury Utley’s situation, however, Softball Field the best of them find ways to shrouded in mystery, it was is a bit different. He was not overcome these injuries and finally announced that he was expected to miss any significant April 17 still manage to have successful dealing with knee problems time so a back-up plan was April 3 Baseball seasons. This is exactly what the relevant to the degenerative knee not really worked out. Luckily Women’s Lacrosse vs. Wilmington U.* Philadelphia Phillies are hoping condition that has kept him not enough for the Phils, Utley’s Latshaw-McCarthy to accomplish in 2012. performing at his best over the vs. Holy Family U.* back-up may be found within Plymouth Whitemarsh Hoping to defend and past few years. Ruben Amaro, the organization as top prospect, April 17 continue their five-time run Jr. and Charlie Manuel have Freddy Galvis, has shown in Softball of National League East now both confirmed that Utley spring training that whether April 3 Champions, the Phillies have a is doubtful for opening day and at second or shortstop, he can Men’s Tennis vs. Wilmington U.* tougher task ahead of them this like Howard, may not be back handle the glove quite nicely. vs. U. of Sciences– Phila.* Softball Field year than ever before. Not only until May or even later. The biggest worry about Galvis Tennis Courts are they dealing with an aging So with these two important was if his bat would be ready starting line-up, but they will all-stars sidelined indefinitely, April 19 and if spring training stats mean also have to deal with injuries what are the Phillies to do when Women’s Lacross anything, he may have answered April 5 to some of their star players the season starts in a few short vs. Philadelphia U.* his critics on that. Women’s Lacrosse as both Chase Utley and Ryan weeks? vs. Post University* Plymouth Whitemarsh Howard will not be starting It is certain that replacing It may not be the Phillies team Plymouth Whitemarsh Opening Day. these two will not be easy and we are used to seeing and it may Howard, who took major the Phillies are definitely going to not resemble too much of the April 19 damage to his Achillies tendon look to some of their other stars, 2008 championship roster, but April 7 Softball nevertheless, the expectations in a not-soon-to-be forgotten Jimmy Rollins and Hunter Pence Men’s Lacrosse vs. Goldey-Beacom memory from the 2011 NLDS, especially, to pick up the slack. have not differed. With the top College* pitching triumvirate of 33-Cliff vs. NY Institute of Tech.* has been the major subject of In addition to Pence and Rollins, Plymouth Whitemarsh Softball Field media attention. His injury, the Phillies acquired a handful Lee, 34-Roy Halladay and 35- which was originally given of second-tier, average players Cole Hamels, this team is still “no timetable” of a return, is in the off-season to cover for expected to compete and make April 7 April 19 now pretty definitive as a few Howard at first. Ty Wigginton the playoffs. All they need to do Men’s Tennis Baseball setbacks have negated any of his and Laynce Nix may see time at is wait out Howard and Utley’s vs. Queens College vs. Goldey-Beacom injuries and not dig into too big previous progress. A May return the bag but John Mayberry, Jr., Tennis Courts College* is optimistic, but realistically, he the in-house product will likely a hole; because when these two Latshaw-McCarthy will not be back on the field until take over that position. Along come back, Phillies baseball will after the July All-Star break. with Jim Thome, who is back be a whole new ballgame. April 9 Softball April 21 vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas Women’s Lacrosse The Big Four Brings Us Closer to the Cup College* vs. Georgian Court U.* Brandon Edwards this year which helped lead the this season came when he set Softball Field Plymouth Whitemarsh ’13 Flyers to victory. an overtime goal record with 16 , an absolute regular-season overtime goals to Marilee Gallagher breath of fresh air for the Flyers, get a nail-biting victory over the April 9 April 21 ’14 has come to play all season. Winnipeg Jets, 5-4 final. Men’s Tennis Baseball After trading Mike Richards and Scott Hartnell, the outgoing vs. Dowling College vs. Caldwell College* Heading deep into the NHL in the off-season, personality on this team, is Tennis Courts Plymouth Whitemarsh season, the , Giroux knew he had a new role having a career season, one who are currently 9th in the on this team. Looked to as the which earned him his first ever April 10 April 21 Power Rankings, are trying new goal-scorer, the young but NHL All-Star appearance. In a Baseball to make an impression with a very talented Giroux has had memorable game this season, Men’s Lacrosse group of talented individuals no shortage of great games this Hartnell continued a goal vs. Caldwell College* vs. Molloy College* that can be known as their Big season. One memorable one, scoring streak as he netted a goal Latshaw-McCarthy Plymouth Whitemarsh Four. however, came when he had and an assist in the win over the Claude Giroux, Scott five assists along with two goals , giving him a goal April 10 April 25 Hartnell and Jaromir Jagr, to get a blow-out win over the and assist in four straight games. Softball Women’s Lacrosse together become one of the Buffalo Sabres with 7-2 as the It was in the same game Giroux vs. Caldwell College* vs. Wilimington U.* most deadliest lines in the NHL final score. came away with two goals and this year and add to that the Jaromir Jagr, a former five assists, proving the vital Softball Field Plymouth Whitemarsh prolific goal-scoring of Danny Penguin and retired NHL importance of the Giroux- and fighting to get the win teammate Scott Hartnell did it Briere, the Flyers have four player, was one of those moves Hartnell-Jagr line. over the ? In in 2008. guys who are vital to making the Flyers made that had many Danny Briere has always a deep run in the shaking their heads. No one been one of the guys that the scoring a goal, netting an assist It cannot be understated the Playoffs. There have been really knew what, if anything, to Flyers have looked to for goal and recording a very rare fight, importance of the Big Four. The many games when the Big Four expect of Jagr but as the season scoring. This season has been Briere completed what is known Flyers need them to continue to have contributed to the Flyers began, he has shown himself to no different. Remember the around the NHL as a Gordie be successful and, hopefully, the success, but here are just a few be a valued commodity to this game when he did everything in Howe hat trick, making him the Big Four will help lead them to a of their biggest performances team. One of Jagr’s great games his power by scoring, assisting first player to do so since his Stanley Cup! Go Flyers! 8 The Griffin

Current Record (Current as of 3/25) Baseball 12-8-0 Final Record Softball 0-6-0 Men’s Basketball 18-12 Golf 0-6 Women’s Basketball 6-20 Men’s Lacrosse 6-1 Women’s Lacrosse 1-4 Men’s Tennis 6-6 For more information, visit: griffinathletics.com Sports On March 19, the men’s lacrosse team, New Softball Coach after two weeks of wins, placed #8 in Attacks the Field the United States Chelsea Maguire the playoffs? Intercollegiate ’15 A: It’s not an unrealistic Lacrosse Association expectation. (USILA) Coaches’ John Kelly, the new head Poll. Charles Stroble Q: What characteristics do softball coach at Chestnut Hill ’13 (#31), pictured you look for in your players? College, is currently hard at here fights against work preparing his girls for a A: Athleticism, competitiveness, and dedication. opponents from from brand new season. While he is Coker College Cobras doing that, however, let’s now Q: How did you become of Hartsville, South take some time to get to know the softball coach here at image: Linda Carfagna Carolina. just exactly who Coach Kelly is. Chestnut Hill? A: I left Philadelphia University Q: How long have you been to help build a program here and 'Wings' and 'Soul' Gain Popularity coaching softball? work with Lynn Tubman. Marilee Gallagher played indoors, creating a very really seemed to put everything A: 17 years. Q: What is a typical softball ’14 explosive environment, arena in perspective for the Wings. Q: Have you always coached practice like? football is also different in that “We weren’t on the same page college softball? Here in Philadelphia, we the field dimensions are smaller A: Focused, well organized, and and tried to do too much,” A: I coached at the recreational have a cornucopia of sports and the scoring is much, much fast-moving. Captain Dan Dawson said about level, the travel ball level, and excellence to follow. The Flyers, higher. the performance in that game. finally the college ball level. Q: Which player or players Sixers, Phillies and Eagles have The Soul, who last won He also added that the team did do you think will make the all tasted success and with the the championship in 2008, are Q: What are some of your not really play much as a team, biggest impact on your four major sports teams all coming into this season as a methods as a coach? stressing the importance that in season success? playing in one area, the action, rejuvenated team and are ready A: Focus on fundamentals, keep order to win they have to get A: Mandi Rush, Cassie Benson, energy and passion could not to reclaim that championship everyone active, and try to make back to “playing 5 on 5 team Giana Cavalol, and Gina be more intense. Add to that, glory. In the off-season, they productive use of their time. offense.” McGlone echoed this the new soccer team playing acquired former Miami (OH) Q: What are your expectations DeAnnundis. by saying that a lot of new faces in Chester, the Phila. Union, QB, Dan Raudabaugh, from from the girls this season? in the locker room means they Q: How will you improve the and this city is jam-packed with the Dallas Vigilantes. He led the A: I expect them to succeed have to develop new chemistry Griffin’s softball program? sports action. Vigilantes to the AFL Playoffs both as athletes and as women. and that from his experience, A: Improve the current In addition to these five in 2011 and won the Offensive “teams that are successful are players, raise the talent through powerhouse teams, Philly also Player of the Week for week Q: Who do you think will be ones who have chemistry.” the toughest competition? recruiting, and telling the team has professional sports teams eight by throwing for seven After this game, the Wings A: Caldwell College, Georgian that winning matters. in other disciplines, who play touchdowns and 377 yards in really began to find that Court University, and Dominican at the Wells Fargo Center. The a game against the Kansas City Q: What allowances are chemistry and it has been evident College. made for class and exam arena football team of the Phila. Command. Soul and the professional indoor in their three straight wins preparation? Their first regular season Q: What do you enjoy most lacrosse team the Phila. Wings game came down to the final against Toronto, Edmonton A: Classes come first. They’re about being a coach? are two of the lesser known minutes as the Soul’s Bryan and Colorado. All of the games students first and athletes A: It keeps me young, and I sports in this city. Despite this, Robinson blocked a 40-yard were close but the Wings second. enjoy working with bright, both teams still play hard and field goal attempt to seal the utilized great special teams play young people. Q: Who is your favorite major are currently in the middle of season opening, 63-62 victory and continued consistently Q: Is it easier or more league baseball team? their seasons. As we have already over the New Orleans Voodoo. from the defense and goalie difficult to coach at a smaller A: The Philadelphia Phillies. previewed and reviewed the Jeff Hughley added power and Brandon Miller to pull out the school like Chestnut Hill as major sports, let’s take a look at punch to the victory by setting wins. Rookie Kevin Crowley, compared to larger schools? Q: Did you participate in any the regular season action of the a single-game franchise record in with 31 goals, 26 assists and the A: It’s about the same. sports in college? Soul and the Wings. all-purpose yards with 360 and three-time rookie of the week was named the game’s MVP. award, has also meant so much A: Baseball, for 2 years. “Are you ready for some Q: Is there anything you do to to this team, and has received football?” – The Phila. Soul Flying High- get the girls motivated before no shortage of compliments Now that we know a little are officially back in action The Phila. Wings look a game? from his teammates. “When he more about Coach Kelly, it’s Football season may be for a Playoff Birth A: No, the competition should is seeing the net and mixing up clear that CHC’s softball team months away, although so far the Sitting at 7-4 and in first place be motivation enough. shots, he is the best rookie in the is heading in the right direction. off-season has certainly seen it’s in the East Division, the Wings NLL, no doubt,” Dawson said. Q: How do you feel about Don’t forget to come out to the fair share of action including the are inching closer to reaching McGlone also added that having your team’s chances to make games and show your support. Philad. Eagles signing new LB a well-deserved spot and in two-time probowler, DeMeco favorable seeding in the playoffs. a player of Crawley’s talent and Evans, and OG Evan Mathis, Removed from the playoffs for demeanor, “is very valuable to filling two holes the team had. several years now, the Wings are the team.” Even though the NFL won’t looking to make a new name Like many indoor sports, the be back until the fall, those die- for themselves. “We take great atmosphere, enables a completely hard football fans don’t have to pride in history, but realize we explosive and energetic energy fear because arena football and are the future and we need to that is just not seen elsewhere, the much-anticipated Phila. Soul carry that on by going out there all of which, has assisted the have started regular season play. and performing,” Bill McGlone, Wings this season as they have Arena football follows Wings mid-fielder said, adding fed off of this energy to help many of the same conventions that for the Wings and their fans, lead them to victory. “You can image: Nina Rosenberg ‘12 football fans are familiar with, it is time to “create some more literally feel the energy when you (Right) Head Coach Kelly and (Left) Assistant Coach, but at the same time, it is played glory days.” score a goal,” McGlone said. “It Heather Rush are pictured before their first home game as an entirely different game. It was a bad loss against the is pretty unique and amazing to on March 23. Starting with the fact that it is Rochester Knighthawks that feel that.”