Philadelphia, PA October 2012 THEThe Free Student NewspaperGRIFFIN of Chestnut Hill College From the Opinion Section: Debate Wars 2012 KAYCEE FLOre ’13 rorists, Obama’s response was OLIVIA MARCINKA ’13 less than impressive. Obama’s initial response to the attack This week, most Americans some weeks ago reduced the will be tuned in to a crucial devastating occurrence to a first debate between presiden- spontaneous demonstration. tial candidates Barack Obama In more recent news, the and Mitt Romney; the key White House is recognizing event in the race for the cov- the attack as being linked to eted title of Commander-in- the terrorist group al-Qaeda Chief. It is where a candidate due to investigation involving can either charm the crowd the types of weapons used in with their flawless answers the attack. and impressive articulation, or Ultimately, Obama’s some- they can feed themselves to the what fickle reports of the at- sharks by flip-flopping on the tack have been criticized. This issues and stumbling over their week in the media, he was words. named a “sympathizer,” and is The latest debacle in the projected as caring little about election involves Mitt Romney the ambassador. Romney’s re- and the notorious “47%” com- sponse to all of this was to call ment. The direct quote is this: Obama inconsistent in provid- “There are 47 percent ing true and fluid information of the people who will to the people. In one of Rom- vote for the president no ney’s weekly podcast speeches matter what. All right, and extracted from an article in images: Patricia Pooladi, flickr.com/nationalacademyofsciences (left); Charlie Neibergall, flickr.com/iowapolitics (right) there are 47 percent who the Washington Times he stated, Pictured is the incumbent Democrat Barack Obama (left), and his opponent Repub- are with him, who are “We’ve seen a confused, slow, lican Mitt Romney (right), former Governor of Massachusetts. dependent upon govern- and inconsistent response to ment, who believe that the terrorist attack in Libya, they are victims, who be- a refusal to be frank with the lieve the government has American people about what a responsibility to care happened, and a complete for them, who believe failure to explain the growing that they are entitled to terrorist threat we face in the health care, to food, to region.” He continued stating, housing, to you-name-it “President Obama’s foreign -- that that’s an entitle- policy is one of passivity and ment. And the govern- denial.” ment should give it to Obama rebuked this, and them. And they will vote was appalled that anyone could for this president no flip the situation for political matter what. ... These gain. are people who pay no Throughout the current income tax...My job is presidential race we have seen not to worry about those much worse criticism and vic- people. I’ll never con- timization of candidates, but vince them they should it’s all part of the tireless chase take personal responsi- to become president. Now, we bility and care for their will get a chance to hear from lives.” the candidates; their issues and Naturally, Romney was bru- opinions coming straight from tally criticized by the media. them. So do yourselves a favor image: screen capture, video by Don Visher The public criticism of his and tune in to the debate Oct On Friday, Sept. 28, Chestnut Hill College hosted “A Conversation that Matters” remark went viral, creating an 3. to get the facts. with Sister Simone Campbell. In a packed theater, Sister Simone spoke to a very atten- atmosphere of poor form and To read the article print- bad reputation around Rom- ed in the Washington Times tive audience. The event was co-hosted by the Institute of Forgiveness and Reconcili- ney. and referenced here go to ation (IFR), the History Department and the Women’s Studies programs. However, his debate may www.washingtontimes.com Sister Catherine Nerney, director of the IFR, said: “The work of NETWORK is offer a chance for redemption. or to listen to any of Mitt something that Sister Simone does 365 days a year, lobbying for issues of peace build- Romney isn’t the only one Romney’s weekly podcast ing; immigration, economic, social, and healthcare reform; and social justice issues who has some cleaning up to speeches visit his website, of all kinds.” do. Recently, with an ambassa- www.mittromney.com. Sister Simone recently reached national attention after taking the “Nuns on a Bus” dor murdered in Libya by ter- tour, of which she took part giving her speech at the Democratic National Convention. NEWS 2 STYLE 4 Opinion 6 Sports 8 2 The Griffin THE GRIFFIN Janice Kuklick: Our Superwoman Vol. III, Issue 2 ARIAMA LONg ’13 since 1977, as well as her time spent here as a student. She has A passionate advocate of held almost every office in the The Free Student social change and athletics, Jan- athletic department: from player Newspaper of ice Rensimer Kuklick, M.Ed., to instructor to director, as has Chestnut Hill College chair of the physical education become a positive role model to department, has long practiced virtually any student who has Olivia Marcinka ’13 what she preaches through years come in contact with her. Editor-in-Chief of dedication and hard work. Shannon Salandy, a senior Kuklick offered a presen- education major, said: “I have tation on Sep. 19 to celebrate class with her now, yoga and Westly Mandoske ’13 the last 40 years of societal and pilates. And she’s still got it. Business Manager legislative progress towards She really pushes her students gender equality. “No person in through hard work and motiva- Michael Bradley ’14 the United States shall, on the tion...and pain.” News Editor basis of sex, be excluded from Many students marvel at image: Griffin Athletics participation in, be denied the the intensity and drive Kuklick Janice Kuklick M. Ed., pictured coaching field hockey, a benefits of, or be subjected to manages to exude with every Bleu Lane ’12 discrimination under any edu- activity. “It’s ridiculous, but you position she held from 1977-2000. Kuklick lead 14 teams Style Editor cational program or activity know, in a really good way,” to wins at PAIAW championships. She is also a USA La- receiving Federal financial as- Richard Browne, senior, said crosse Hall of Famer. Amanda Finlaw ’15 sistance.” (Title IX of the Edu- in reaction to finding out the Style Editor cation Amendments of 1972 to amount of time Kuklick has the Civil Rights Act). spent at the College. JESSICA KAHN PH.D IS POLLING ALL SUS Until this particular piece It is not just the students STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN AMERICAN Jessica Pennell ’14 of legislation passed, women who admire Janice and all that SIGN LANGUAGE AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY. Opinion Editor struggled to be recognized as she accomplishes on a daily ba- Copy Editor athletes, and still continue to sis, but the College faculty and today. But thanks to the tire- staff do as well. Susan Magee, Marilee Gallagher ’13 less efforts of females at Chest- M.F.A., assistant professor of nut Hill College and across the communications, reflects on Sports Editor country, the fight to be seen as when she was a student at the a s l equals on and off the playing college and had Kuklick as her Mary Frances Cavallaro ’13 field does not wage on in vain. aerobics instructor. “She was Online Editor Her entire career is a testa- like eight months pregnant and ment to this cause. Kuklick has doing every move and kick,” at Jess Veazey ’13 been named a member of the Magee said. “It was amaz- Plymouth Whitemarsh High ing but very sad for us that we Photo Editor School Hall of Fame, the West couldn’t keep up with her. I’m Chester University Athletic sure she can still out-kick me.” chc Skyler Stillwaggon ’14 Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Kuklick will always be rec- Senior Layout Staff Lacrosse Hall of Fame and the ognized and loved as the most PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE POLL AT USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame. energetic and lively person at http://tinyurl.com/aslpoll Andrea Wentzell ’15 These prestigious titles are only the College, and an inspiration in addition to her 35 years of to male and female athletes and Layout Staff service to the College as faculty students alike. Advertising Assisstant Harry Potter Weekend MICHAEL BRAdley ’14 ducting games or raising aware- Copy Editors ness in support of their groups. Zac Grubb ’12 On Oct. 27 Chestnut Hill The quidditch games them- Sally Simons ’15 College’s 3rd Annual Brotherly selves are going to be bigger Gabriel Henninger ’15 Love Cup will kick off. While than ever this year as well. A the Cup has been an inarguable total of 16 colleges, universities success in the past, it will be and community teams will be Susan Magee, M.F.A. even bigger and better this year. gathering on campus to com- Facilitator The CHC Griffins Quid- pete for the winning title. Make your opinion heard ditch Club, which is sponsored “Every year there is a little and submit editorials to by the Student Activities Office, more magic, a little more ex- The Griffin. Submissions has been planning the event citement, that is brought to the become property of since last spring semester to Quidditch pitch,” said Kaycee The Griffin and are ensure this year’s cup is better Flore, 2013 beater for the CHC subject o editing for images: Caitlin Kain ’13 than years past.