Meet the Marlst com- muters Page7 • Queen Bey expands her reign OPINION Page 8 lfC e The student newspaper of Marist College VOLUME 68, ISSUE 8 FOUNDED IN 1965 Thursday, February 6, 2014 ] Women's Basketball team aims to 'Pack the Beach' By GARRIN MARCHETTI Managing Editor As the home of the Marist women's basketball team, the Mc- Cann Arena has been the scene of many exciting and entertaining games over the years. Some of those games have · been sellouts, making the arena a hostile envi- ronment for opposing teams to play in. The Red Foxes are hoping for another home sellout when they take on rival Fairfield this Satur- day, Feb. 8. The matchup will serve as the annual "Pack the House" game, and this year's game will have a beach theme that will allow fans to escape the cold weather and enjoy some bas- ketball in the tropical sun. Past years themes have in- cluded superheroes, a white-out, and even "Pack the Prom." This year, the Mc Cann Arena will transform into the McCann Beach, as fans are being asked to "Pack the Beach" for the Red Foxes' matchup with the Stags. Fans are expected to wear their best beach attire to the game. Prizes will be given out to the best dressed, and each student that ar- rives prior to the tipoff will receive a red or white Hawaiian-style lei. There will also be events through- out the week promoting the big game, including a watch party in the Cabaret today, where students can receive free food, participate in a limbo contest, and watch the Red Foxes play Siena on a big screen projector. Players and coaches have en- joyed playing in the "Pack the House" game in years past, and and playing for a packed house." "Pack the House" started as an initiative by the NCAA to increase attendance and popularity of women's basketball around the country. Although the NCAA no longer sponsors the event, Marist has decided to continue with the initiative. In the past, winners COURTESY OF JO O'SULLIVAN ' THE CIRCLE The Marlst women's basketball team's annual •Pack the House• game will fea- ture a beach theme this season, giving fans the chance to ·beat the cold.· this year should be no different. "It's great because it gets the student body involved," head coach Brian Giorgis said in a press release earlier this week. "I love getting dressed up for it, and I know my players love going out from ·each athletic conference were chosen based on their game's marketing theme and overall at- tendance, and a "national cham- pion" was named out of all the conference winners. Marist has enjoyed great sue- cess in "Pack the House" games. The team was named the MAAC champion of the event in 2008, and in 2011, won the national championship. The idea for this year's theme came straight out of a Marist classroom. The Sports Public Re- lations class, taught by first-year professor Tim Mirabito, has been responsible for creating the theme and spreading the word about "Pack the House" since the initia- tive started. When asked to create a theme, the idea of beating the cold seemed like a no-brainer. "In February, it's nice think about the beach, about spring break, or anything that students are going to be doing in the warm weather," Mirabito said. Students have been divided into groups that each have a spe- cific role in the planning and pub- licizing of the event. For example, one group has created a social media presence for the event, while another has taken on the re- sponsibility of game-day planning to make sure the game itself goes according to plan. "Students have to utilize their instincts on how to promote the ev:ent," Mirabito said. "Everyone has gone to their specific strengths, and it has paid off so far. Getting the word out is the SEE .,MOST", PAGE 3 New campus building inagurated by music staff By SHAWNA Gill.EN News Editor After a nearly two-year con- struction project, the renovations to Marist's Student Center are now complete, including a brand new, refurbished multipurpose ac- ademic building. The new facili- ties boast spaces for new classrooms, lounge areas and per- formance centers for the various music organizations present on campus. After a tumultuous wait, and delayed opening of the center, Music Department staff and young musicians are especially enjoying the inaugural space. In addition, the new building now serves other important roles as a multipurpose academic center, with lecture halls and classrooms for all majors. Various events can take place in the new space. Although students can now walk by the building, admire its aes- thetic appeal, and even attend classes inside, the road to comple- tion was not a smooth one. Ac- cording to the official 2012 press release, the contracting company FROM SHAWNA GIUDVNEWS EDITOR Pictured above Is the practice room for the band and other instrumental en- sembles. The venue features top-of-the-llne acoustics with wood panellng. assigned to the project initially that the latest addition to the col- broke ground in July 2012. Not lege is adding to the strong repu- surprisingly, the architect chosen tation of Marist's highly regarded was the same one who designed impressive grounds. the Hancock Center. To tie in to The new building was set to the many buildings on campus, open its doors when students re- the Music Center displays the turned to campus · for the 2013- gothic and stone · elements that ap- 2014 academic year. However, pear on the library and the Han- after some unforeseen factors, cock building. It is now apparent which have yet to be completely confirmed, the project became de- layed. When The Circle staff was invited to have lunch with Marist College President Dennis J. Mur- ray, Murray shed light that the priority during the Fall 2013 se- mester was to have the Dining Hall completed. In spite of the delay, the drawn up plans for the Music Building were completely brought to fruition in time for the beginning of the spring 2014 se- mester. The roughly 23,000 square-foot space now houses classrooms and venues with state-of-the-art acoustics for the music organiza- tions to utilize. In total, the reno- vations to the Student Center, including the refurbished Dining Hall, improvements to the PAR, the Nelly Goletti Theatre, student activities offices, dance studios and the Music Building itself cost an estimated $30 million. Many can argue that this is a sound in- vestment, in that nearly 400 stu- dent musicians participate in music programs on campus. Also, the new facilities may-leave ample room for the Music SEE •DEPARTMENT," PAGE3 Thursday, February 6, 2014 THIS WEEK Thursday, 2/6 Emerging Leaders Workshop: It Takes Two to Tango 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SC3105 Pack the Cab live Stream: Marlst Women"s Basketball vs. Siena 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cabaret Friday, 2/7 campus www.maristcircle.com Letter from he Editor cur e. ou a e home for fi ,e e , hich means mom s co k• n . dnd's corn Joke , etflix inge , and no cl t swork. On the o nstde, t 1s five weeks ~ "thou n w edition of Th Ci cl •. lfove o fear, we are h _r . t;o give you the vou h • b en desiring In our news ect1on, h heck out anagi g Editor are e ti' piece promoting h , Beach" for thi. we ame. He g1 e you the inside coop on what to know before head- ng out to see the om n pl y. Our features ~ •c ion has an in- d pth pror c. of rien Rozell ., • nd he uccess a not 111 ly · PR pro- f ssor but fou d r of the PR fir1 1 feeling nxiou . N w to our life::;tyle •cho (and something we a xcit d to intro- duce) if'l our c mmuter studell col- um , writt n by i1ckt;-y D' dano. The column giv ·n ight to what it 1 1ealh likl' to b a conmmt r t:u- de t. Our opinion , ion is bursting with, ·t:ll. pin"on . One in partic- ula students will relate to is the issu of unpaid int n hips, which now equi 'OC t to entry-le el job . Ove in A&E you will find a in- Page2 d pth c- Conaugh y's 1ved career, a se n m is two latest fihn roles. F'inally, m our 'j> ,r · tion be _ ure to take lh time to 1·ead ti story on h men' basketball rnan• ger Mickey Dennis. Denms re- mains ophmi tt' about performing to th I e L of is capabilitie , no ma t r how crazy hi . ·h dule t . All in 11, we av a great 1r t p int i u for the spring mes er. We hope you enj r ading this a - much a njoy d putting it to- ge her. Jenna G1·and , Editor in Chief Department of Phllosophy & Reli- Q } t b t gious Studies - Spring 2014 Speaker n C e w a s O s ' u n O w' Serles a1n found 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Henry Hudson Room SPC Movie: Delivery Man 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cabaret Saturday, 2/15 Shopping Shuttle 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. SPC Hunter Mountain Ski/Snow- boarding Trip 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SPC Movie: Delivery Man 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cabaret Monday, 2/10 Emerging Leaders Workshop: Transi- tional Leadership 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SC 3105 Tuesday, 2/11 NSLS Telecast: •Jtm Cramer's Getting Rich Carefully" 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Nelly Goletti Theatre Wednesday, 2/12 Marlst lnternatlonaJ Programs Study Abroad Fair 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SC3105 SPC Social: Singles Bingo 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cabaret By DAVE CENTOPANTI AND DANNY LEMMEN Staff Writers Welcome back from break. Happy New Year? Anyway, we re- ceived some positive feedback after our Christmas Carols col- umn ... so this week we decided to do 90's BOY BAND PARODIES! With such classics like, "Bye, Bye, Bye ... Priority Points," and "Back- street's - Back ... to Selling Under- -age Kids Alcohol," it's sure to be an exciting week for the briefs! Nah, just kidding. We did this other weird thing instead, See, we feel like a lot of things have been getting lost lately. For instance, this Sunday Peyton Manning lost any chance at being considered unequivocally the greatest quar- terback of all time. Also, we lost all feeling in our extremities on our way to class the other day. Things like that. Hopefully we haven't lost your attention yet. Here are the very first briefs of 2014. Enjoy. "The Burgundy Dress" 2/2/14. Donnelly. 5:14am. Found: One Burgundy dress. Re- turned by cab driver. Traces of raccoon hair and partially di- gested CBR recovered from gar- ment. If yours, please contact fashion department as it is cur- rently on display in the fashion lounge; raccoon hair has been The EdltOr-ln-chlef: Jenna Grande Jenna.Grande1@marlst.edu Managing Editor: Garrln Marchetti Garrin.Marchettl1@marist.edu Newa Editor: Shawna Gillen clrclenews@gmall.com dubbed "the new black." Lost: Dignity of one nude woman, and the innocence of any onlook- ing freshmen. "Noise Complaint" 1/24/14. X Block, Upper West. 12:10am. Found: One Party. Broken up by security. Described as: Loud, crowded, pregnant with alcohol. In attendance: "a large group of drinkers," and nine amnesiatic in- dividuals who claimed to be un- aware of any sort of high volume festivities. Lost: 18 priority points. If found, contact: someone who cares. "Doobie on a Sill" 1/26/14. Sheahan. 7:20am. Found: One doobie. Perched atop an open windowsill. First respon- der: On duty RA with the nose of bloodhound. Contents included: one pipe, one bong, a dash of Mary Jane, and 6 transfer applications to schools in the greater Denver area. Lost: Short term memory and four bags of Cheetos .... Also: one doobie, one pipe, one bong, and just a dash of Mary Jane. "5-0 at Darbs" 1/31/14. Champagnat. 11:52pm. Found: One intoxicated freshman A&E Editor: M~ew C8stagna clrcleae@gmall com Ufestyte$ Editor: Amber Case clrclehoafth@gmall.com Sports ~ Ryan Calvi, Joe Fitzhenry clrclesports@gmaU.com Opinion Editor: Christina D' Arco clrcJeoplnlon@gmail.com Copy Chief: Michelle Costello mlchelle.costellol@marlstedu girl 8 minutes before Phatz's cab turned back into a pumpkin and he turned back into a city mouse. Also found; one glass slipper at Darby O'Gill's. Hyde Park Police responded to take care of any more underage step-sisters at the ball. Lost: One upperclassmen bar. If found: return to 21 year olds. "Weed Bingo" 1/30/14. Champagnat. 4:00pm Found: One hookah, one scale, one grinder, one pipe, some weed and some rolling papers. Also reg- ular paper, for notes and stuff. Lost: one game of confiscated marijuana paraphernalia. BINGO. "PSA" Champagnat Lost: One Macbook Pro. Found: Locking your door greatly decreases the chance of theft .... Lock your doors, kids! Disclaimer: The Security Briefs are in- tended as satire and fully protected free speech under the First Amendment of the Constitution. Staff Wrtters: Ju tin O'Angelo, Avery Decker, Emily Houston, Nicole Knobel, Geoff Magtlocchetti, Web: www.maristclrcle.com www.twftter.com/marlstc rcle Web Editors: Marl Gironas, Carollne Crocco faculty Advl9or: Gerry McNulty gerald.mcnulty@marist.fi!du General: wrltetheclrcle@gmall.com www.marlstclrcle.com The Circle • Thursday, February 6, 2014 • Page 3 Fro m page one 'McCann Beach' set to debut this weekend most important thing." With the game only a few days away, the students are out all around campus spreading the word. Mirabito said that a reason that other students should attend this game because of the impor- tance of women's team in the Marist community. "Women's basketball is the mar- quee event for [Marist] athletics. It's an amazing program, and any- time that you can rally around something like that is great for the school," Mirabito said. "Pack the Beach" takes place on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. ERIC VAN £R VOORT / THE C1RCL£ Senior Leanne Ockenden and the rest of the Marist Red Foxes wlll play Fairfield In this year's •Pack the House· game. Music building to becollle prellliere calllpus space Department to expand. that this is a multipurpose space. rooms and a rehearsal hall that caliber of student as well. Our stu- There are roughly · 1s different We are no longer in the bubble of doesn't reql,lire us to breakdown dents are incredible, and put on vocal and instrumental music or- the Student Center, we are in the and set up cafeteria tables and amazing performances with the ganizations that are active on heart of campus, and this is a chairs, which has been quite lux- facilities that were provided to campus. With this in mind, a sig- point of pride for us." urious for those of us who have them before. The new space will nificant portion of faculty and stu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . heighten our production value, be- dents will now benefit from the cause we now have resources to fl.- new space. The Marist Band, nesse more of what our students Singers, Jazz Ensemble, men and can-do." women's a cappella choirs (Time "Overall this new building has Check & Sirens), Gospel and r•_ ;;=,,,.__.......-.--,,__.-:::: ~$&IF'! ~ been a blessing for all of us here Chapel Choirs are just some of in the music department. We several groups that now call the couldn't be more grateful to those new aesthetically pleasing center who have helped us achieve Art's home. (Himmelberger's)dream!" Bonner However, the Music Department added. did not always have the same cal- When asked what goals he iber of space and facilities at their -----..:.. hoped to see brought to fruition in disposal. Until now, student mu- the coming year, Napolitano was sicians and faculty carried out ,... ... ._.-:....,~.... •••--Jijjjl••ill quick to share his aspirations. their tasks in the bottom floor of "We have to get settled into the the Student Center, spaces that L...----iirroiill•■ ~~~~:-==:-==~ space before we can know what we were adjacent to the old Dining FROMSHAWNA lll.EN/NEWSEDm>R can do. What we have here is Hall. Michael Napolitano, the Op- The multipurpose building will Invite guest lecturers and host campus events. unique, we have a campus that erations Manager for the Music Coral Bonner, a Marist senior been dealing with that for a few understands and appreciates Department, shares his excite- who is a member of the band and years now." music and the arts, and integrates ment on the new venue. Part of serves as its secretary, shares the Napolitano has been present in it into the rest of campus strategic his role requires overseeing that same sentiments as Napolitano. the Marist community for 14 planning. The space will also b.e the choirs, band, and other groups When asked how she and her years, and is an alumnus as well. an achievement for other disci- are receiving their respective pro- peers have benefitted from the With that in mind, he marvels at plines through lectures and gram's needs. In addition, Napoli- new space, Bonner shared her ex- the progression of the Music De- events. It will take us a while to tano is an adjunct professor. citement. partment over the years. He re- discover our full potential. Bottom "We never expected we could get "The transition has been quite marked on the various changes line, success of the music program anything of this caliber," Napoli- smooth since each rehearsal space and room for expansion. equates success for Marist Col- tano said. "To know that they has been crafted to fit our every "The number of students that lege. I can see this becoming one have given us the time and atten- need," Bonner said. "These new can participate in our programs of the premier spaces in the Hud- tion to fit our students' needs is facilities are incomparable to our can increase," Napolitano added. son Valley." outstanding. We also understand old space. We have actual practice "We will be able to draw a higher VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 12 NOON AND 6 P.M. features Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page4 Profile: Meet Arien Rozelle, PR star By SHANNON BALES Circle Contributor Arien Rozelle wakes up, checks the calendar and mentally pre- pares herself for the day's itiner- ary. All the while she idly toys with her phone, her thumbs trac- ing the familiar outlines, attentive to the sleek design. With a little bit of self-loathing she realizes that in her profession it is all too easy for this device to become not just a tool, but an extension of her. She catches a glimpse of her wedding ring in the phone's re- flective face. A few emails roll in as she reads the morning news. With only a few spare moments to skim through a student's assignment and a laundry list of phone calls to make, she seems as if she has bit- ten off more than anyone can chew. But, Arien Rozelle, the founder of FeelingAnxious PR, is up for the challenge. Not only has she taken on roles as a publicist, a writer, and a blissful newlywed, she is also a professor at Marist College. With years of past experi- ence as a writer for an online music magazine, Rozelle knows what's newsworthy as a publicist today. At Marist, she offers college students the inside scoop on how to stand out in the growing Public Relations profession. "She's got real world experi- ence," said Kevin Lerner, one of Rozelle's colleagues at Marist. "She runs her own music public relations firm and that's some- FROM HHTP:/ jWWW.MARISTNEWSWRmNG.WORDPRESS.COM Arien Rozelle. a professor In the School of Communications and the Arts, but also the founder of her own PR firm, FeellngAnxious, allowing her to combine her passion for music and for teahclng. thing she brings into the class- room." In addition to advising and teaching at Marist, Lerner is a journalist. "Journalism is moving in a lot of ways towards a sort of entrepre- neurial business model," Lerner said. "Students have to go out and create their own brands, their own way of selling themselves." Lerner added that Rozelle is a classic example of this sort of en- trepreneurial spirit. Rozelle did her undergraduate studies at SUNY Fredonia, where she earned a degree in human communications and media man- agement with a minor in English in 2002. During this time Rozelle climbed the ranks at her school's paper, advancing from the posi- tion of news writer to arts writer, and on to news editor. Ulti- mately, serving as the assistant to the editor in chief, she was able to gain valuable interviewing skills and writing experience. With a position of prominence in the Fredonia communication de- partment, Rozelle landed an in- ternship that allowed her to revive a dying student alumni newsletter alongside faculty mem- bers. In the following summer, Rozelle partook in yet another internship; this time for Seventeen Magazine. During her time at Seventeen Rozelle took over the duties of an assistant to the managing editor, earning a stay at the company that outlasted that of most under- graduate interns. Despite her initiative, Rozelle struggled to find her place after graduation. "I was thinking about being a writer, but then I thought what else would I really love to do," Rozelle said, "I was really pas- sionate about music." Yet, Rozelle stifled her budding desire to try her hand as a music writer straight out of school. In the face of a dwindling economy, the media industry that had taken a turn for the worse. "It wouldn't be a lucrative posi- tion or the easiest job to get," Rozelle added. Instead, fresh out of undergrad- uate school, Rozelle found herself eager to move without a job or a definitive plan, SEE "I MOVED" ON PAGE 5 New creative direction for Fashionology By JENNA GRANDE Editor in Chief A symbol for the growing promi- nence of the fashion program, Fash- ionology has become a staple of Donnelly Hall, with many students volunteering their time to sell care- fully-selected boutique and designer items to students and staff at a rea- sonable price. Retail Entrepreneurship, the class directly involved in overseeing Fash- ionology, is open to all students, with the class divided into teams to main- tain the different aspects of running the boutique, like the marketing, pub- lic relations, buying the products, and visual merchandising. With a class full of diverse perspectives given the class's ranging majors, it allows for unique perspectives on how to ap- proach certain tasks while also allow- ing them to gain hands-on experience. For seniors Kristen DiBelle, Jill Griffin, Madeline Waxler, and Jen- nifer Nelson, all of whom are finishing their last semester in the fashion pro- gram are working for Fashionology, given all of its opportunities to learn and grow, seemed like an obvious choice for their capping project. The team of four girls work along- side Professor Jennifer Finn to help manage some of the most central changes made to the - kiosks in the Donnelly Hall Fashion Plaza. New fixtures, a better focus on high qual- ity merchandise, and the addition of clothing with an emphasis on the Marist brand line all added up for a hectic semester for the distinct bou- tique and those heavily involved in its operations. ''Fashionology underwent a lot of changes last semester. Professor Finn wanted the boutique to continue to grow so she thought it would be great for a capping group to have a strong hand in the operations," DiBelle said. 'We were all assigned this project are really excited about it; it's fun to work on something that we get to see hap- pen in person throughout the semes- ter. For me, the class solidified my desire to want to be a buyer." Essentially, the capping group mem- bers are the '\lice presidents'' and the senior buyers for the boutique. They travel to New York to trade shows in order to look for new merchandise to sell for potentially interested Marist students. While overseeing all the buying done, the girls also oversee marketing strategies and new ways to expand. PHOl'O COUR16Y OF KRISreN DIBEU.E. Fashlonology presence has grown exponentially over the course of a few years. Pic- tured above is the student-run boutique's kiosks selling their featured products. One of these marketing strategies includes appealing to the many dif- ferent styles commonly seen on campus. One of the main goals for Fashionology is to reach a broader demographic, and encourage people of all tastes to find something that suits their personality. This means also trying to expand previously un- derdeveloped areas. One of these marketing strategies includes appealing to the many dif- ferent styles commonly seen on campus. SEE •ONE OP ON PAGE 5 features Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com PAGE5 Frompage4 Rozelle brings real-world experience to classroom ''I moved t.o New York City and had t.o take the first job that I got t.o pay the rent," she admitted with a roll of her eyes, reflecting on her less than satisfactory run at an online ad agency upon arrival. Rozelle worked as a marketing coordinator at a jew- elry manufacturer, where she learned about the industry in depth for the first time. Yet, Rozelle felt a disconnect. In an effort to better incorporate her passions int.o her career, Rozelle t.ook an internship at a PR agency for newswriting. The agency covered in- fluential artists of the time such as Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper, Bonaroo, John Butler Trio, John Mayer and The Strokes. The job bet- ter matched Rozelle's skill set than any of her previous gigs. ''It combined the skills that I had re- ally honed in writing with a little more long term strategy, a lot of face t.o face interaction and commwrica- tion," Rozelle said. At this ti.me, Rozelle began t.o toy with the idea of her own "FeelingAnx- ious" music blog site. ''It was a blog before biogs were biogs," she explained, ~e called it an online music magazine." Along with a small team, Rozelle began interviewing up-and-coming indie bands, posting their stories on the FeelingAnxious site, which was innovative in itself, as it predated WordPress and other blog platforms largely used today. The development of the site's main objective came to a pivotal point when Rozelle hosted a sold out showcase at the Knitting Factory, a popular Brooklyn venue, originally estab- Frompage4 lished in Manhattan's East Village in 1987. The event was initially intended to generate online traffic with a show- case that featured a list of largely un- known artists covered previously on FeelingAnxious. Rapid face-to-face networking be- came part of Rozelle's everyday rou- tine as she took advantage of the heightened interest in FeelingAnx- ious. Soon, what began as a blog mor- phed int.o a PR firm. During this time of exploration, Rozelle tested the wa- ters by offering a trial period of free PR-service offerings to artists in her network. "I was trying to attract the attention of the person that I once was," Rozelle explained. Therefore, she found her- self looking in on familiar territory from an altered perspective. Rozelle ''knew what it was like to receive media information on a very regular basis" as she had received around 50 pitches per day from publicists at the height of her music magazine's popu- larity. By 2007, Rozelle had transformed FeelingAnxious, from its pioneering beginnings as the music "blog before biogs'" into a profitable future as FeelingAnxious PR, an innovative music firm. 'Tm working with people that are still trying to decide what they stand for," she said while glancing at her phone; it had been softly buzzing and glowing off to the side of her com- puter. Unlike working for larger cor- porations, Rozelle believes that her job is often ''building something from nothing" -a feat she has proved her- self capable of accomplishing. "Together we built a campaign that was innovative, unique and a ton of fun. She has that rare gift of bringing out all the best and wrapping it up into one potent package," a musician, Joe Thompson stated for a testimonial on Rozelle's site, http://feelinganx- ious.com. FeelingAnxious PR was named one of "New York's Top PR Firms and People: The Most Influential and Con- nected," by a notable marketing firm, Sparkah.com, in 2010. With just three years under her belt, Rozelle had scored clients space in popular papers and magazines such as The Huffing- ton Post and Performing Songwriter. 'There's a lot of little things that add up to big things. It's really easy to lose your work-life balance when you are so accessible all of the time," she said. While Rozelle stressed the impor- tance of staying on top of things, she warned that one of her greatest chal- lenges is keeping from being over- whelmed by her schedule. With FeelingAnxious PR well un- derway, Rozelle decided t.o cut back her client base and return t.o graduate school. She graduated from New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies with a master's degree in public relations and corpo- rate communications in 2012. But why pull back the reigns on a booming business? Rozelle says she wants to' teach. In addition t.o her love for her job, Rozelle's fervor for her new marriage is a source of yet another list of tasks. With wedding bells still ringing in her ears, and prospects of starting a frun- ily on her mind, teaching has offered a lower maintenance career option. Rozelle offers students eager to pur- sue a career in public relations an op- portunity to learn through her work by stressing the importance of honing writing skills and reading reputable news. Most importantly, she warns: ''News doesn't always beat you over the head ... understanding what the news is and where it fits, is a huge skill to have." In entering her second year as a pro- fessor at Marist College, Rozelle has managed to make a name for herself amongst students. "Not only is she extremely knowl- edgeable about the PR field, she also makes class exciting and fun to par- ticipate in." Colleen Lippert, a student in Rozelle's fundamentals of public re- lations course at Marist, "She incor- porates a lot of her own experiences into the course which makes the major more relatable to her students." A typical day of class for Rozelle's students begins with a sampling of music from a current client emanat- ing throughout the classroom as stu- dents walk inside. Soon after, Rozelle prompts a public relations directed discussion of the week's top news sto- ries. These casual chats flow freely be- tween topics and are generally supplemented by Rozelle's continued involvement in the public relations field. Rorelle's cutting edge perspective is valued by the Communications De- partment at Marist as well. "She found out that she was going to be back for another year," Lerner re- vealed regarding Rozelle's stay at Marist, "which we are all very excited about." Fashionology forges ahead with new goals and ideas One of the main goals for Fashionol- ogy is to reach a broader demo- grapp.ic, and encourage people of all tastes to find something that suits their personality. This means also trying to expand previously under- developed areas. "We are working on expanding the men's section and carrying more ap- parel and items that appeal t.o men. Also, last semester we introduced the Marist brand clothing. This se- mester we are bringing it back with even more styles for both men and women," Griffin said. By broadening Fashionology's ap- peal and assortment of products, the student-run boutique hopes to cre- ate a sense of loyalty amongst its shoppers. This would encourage cus- tomers to return and explore Fash- ionology each week. After all, there is a reason why those who currently shop there do return: students love the fun, color- ful, on-trend jewelry and accessories offered at reasonable prices. With a convenient location in one of the busiest academic buildings, students are able to check out new merchan- dise or casually browse before, after or in between classes. ''We are constantly getting ship- ments of new merchandise, so stu- dents can expect to find something new each visit," Waxler said. "Stu- dents absolutely love our deep as- sortment of both lightweight and warm weather scarves, our colorful assortment nail polishes, and our fun and trendy jewelry." These changes reflect an overall growth in Fashionology's success over the past few years. With each passing year, new students enter the fashion program and bring to the table new ideas that contribute to its success. "Each group leaves the boutique a little bigger and a little better. When we came in as freshman; Fashionol- ogy was still really just getting started and consisted of a few fold- ing tables with small bins and dis- plays to showcase the merchandise," Nelson said. With endless amounts of ideas, suggestions, and improvements, the PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTEN DIBELLE Fashionology offers a wide variety of products to appeal to their diverse cus- tomers. Ranging from Jewerly and sunglasses to wallets and cologne. boutique is never in standstill. It is opening: Fashionology will debut its constantly changing its appearance spring styles on Feb. 20. For stu- and products, but never its goal: to dents interested in learning more bring great fashion to college stu- about Fashionology, or simply inter- dents. ested in shopping, hours are Mon- Unfortunately, students will have days from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and some time to wait before its grand Thursdays 10:30-a.m. to 5:30 p.m. lifestyles Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page6 Getting back on track after winter break By CLANCY BURKE Cirde Contributor One thing that no one told me upon my arrival at Marist College was that I would have two summer vacations. Of course I knew about the three months I would spend re- laxing after my last final exam in May, but I did not know about the five weeks of freedom I would be given in December and January. Five weeks of no homework. Five weeks of no tests. Five weeks of pure freedom. What confirmed that this hiatus from school was equivalent to sum- mer, although slightly shorter and much colder, was how I felt upon my return: unmotivated and lazy. My handwriting also resembled that of a 6-year-old boy; a classic post- summer tradition. Now that we have established the fact that these five weeks were in- deed a sum~er vacation, here comes the fun (or not so fun) part: getting back into the swing of things. While I spent the first few days doing absolutely nothing, as I was in what I like to call ''post-sum- mer shock," I quickly realized that was not going to work out. Instead, I found a few key strategies that are sure to help students get back on track and succeed in the spring se- mester. My very first plan of attack was creating an organized schedule. When you assign specific times to complete certain tasks each day, they eventually become habits. As someone who has been a chronic nail biter for several years now, I would know that habits are very clif- ficult to break. They eventually be- come the norm and we do these things without even thinking. For example, I assigned myself the task of going to the gym at 5 p.m. every single day. Ever since I incorporated gym time into my schedule, I have yet to skip a day. I have done the same thing with my homework schedule. After ex- perimenting with various times dur- ing the first semester, I have found that my brain functions best after breakfast but before hmch. With that being said, I try to go t.o the li- brary every day during that time. Unfortunately, there is always something I can be doing. Long- term assignments are very good at sneaking up on us so getting a head start can really help. By doing a lit- tle bit each day, life becomes easier. Keeping a well-balanced diet is also a crucial key t.o success in col- lege. If you do not eat enough, you11 have no energy. If you eat t.oo much, you11 be sluggish. It's all about find- ing the right balance, which is espe- cially hard if you're stuck with dining hall food. However, fear not. There are some excellent meal op- tions amid all of the greasy, carb- filled pizzas, pastas and pastries. For example, the salad bar is al- ways available, which offers t.oma- t.oes, cucumbers, carrots, peppers, cheese and an assortment of dress- ings. Although it's not always easy t.o steer clear of cookies and cakes, your body will thank you for it later. Although I am going t.o sound like your parents, sleep is probably the It Is Important to create a schedule in order to keep yourself on track this semester. most important element of success. As college students who feel the need to sacrifice sleep for more en- thralling activities, this is the last thing you want to hear. Before you roll your eyes or st.op reading, let me explain. Without sleep, you are nothing. You're like a car that needs t.o get from New York to San Fran- cisco with no gasoline in the tank. Although you really want t.o get there and have every intention of doing so, it is just not happening. Sleep is essential. Lastly, remember why you are here in the first place. Sometimes when I do not feel like completing that hist.ory paper or studying for that science test, I realize the true reason I am here at Marist. While going out and having fun is very im- portant in any college experience, that's not why I came. rm here to get a good education in order to se- cure a wonderful future for myself. For every second that rm watching a show on Netflix or scrolling through my Twitter feed, some per- son out there is working his or her butt off to secure my dream job, and I cannot let that happen! Neither can you. With a few of these tips now under your belt, second semester can be even more of a success than the first one. It is definitely not easy to get back into the swing of things but with a specific routine, a . well-bal- anced diet, plenty of sleep and a great mindset, you can do it! Make healthy meals, get healthy deals By EMILY HOUSlON Staff Writer When the organic and junk food aisles are right next t.o each other at the grocery st.ore, it is easy t.o guess which one the cart begins to roll down when on a college student's budget. When it comes t.o buying healthy foods, it is usually a battle between the wallet and the stomach. When money is already being spent on books for the new semester, week- end activities, and late night P- Ridge runs, it is easy to see how spending money on groceries falls to the bott.om oft.he expenses list. One way to make the most out of the grocery budget is to consolidate and buy foods that can be used for multiple different meals, recipes and purposes. One combination is fruit, yogurt and granola. This is one of the most versatile combinations because it can be used for breakfast, lunch, or a midday snack. Buying a tub of yo- gurt t.o mix with your favorite fruit . makes this not only a cheap meal, but one that can easily be recreated each week. Another way to combine these in- gredients is to buy juice to blend with fruit and yogurt t.o make a nu- tritious smoothie. These simple in- gredients are a great combination, whether it is for an after-gym re- ward or breakfast before an 8 a.m. class. If plain yogurt is t.oo boring, one way to customize it is by adding a scoop of peanut butter, a spoonful of ~yrup, and a dash of cinnamon to a cup of yogurt to create a fruit dip with the spirit of fall. By either mix- ing in fruits such as blueberries or strawberries or dipping in apples, this dip is a guilt-free indulgence. When it is cold and snowy, muster- ing up the ability to crawl out from underneath the piles of blankets to walk to the dining hall can become a stretch of the imagination. Instead of settling for canned soup or a mi- crowaveable meal, buying cheap and simple ingredients such as chicken and veggies can add some spice to a Sunday night. Pre-cooked chicken combined with peppers, zucchini and broccoli (or other veggies of your choice) with a splash of soy sauce makes a quick and simple stir-fry. Buying vegetables such as zuc- chini, kale, sweet potat.o or eggplant can all easily be used for dinner or for a snack. Thinly slice the veggies, sprinkle them with oil and then throw them in the oven for nutri- tious chips that you can make with- out spending extra money. Another snack that is easy to buy that will last is hummus or gua- camole dip with pretzels, chips or pita bread. While a container of hummus or guacamole can be on the pricier side, they will likely last about a month. By dipping anything from pita bread to pretzels to home- made vegetable chips, hummus and guacamole are an alternative t.o the classic salsa and cheese . Even though grocery shopping can slowly become a hassle as the se- mester continues and it is easy to gravitate towards the junk food aisle, turning into the organic health food aisle is simpler and cheaper when you combine and consolidate ingredients that are wallet- and st.omach-friendly. There are many practical ways to combine yogurt and fruit to create healthy breakfasts and snacks! lifestyles Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page7 What it's like to be a Marist commuter By MICHAEL D'ADDARIO Commuter Columnist When I was approached with an opportunity to write a column for The Circle from the perspective of a commuter student, two thoughts immediately came to me. First, I realized that I could finally satisfy my megalomania by getting my name in a Marist publication (take that Mosaic). Second, I thought of how cool it would be to give a voice to the sig- nificant portion of the Marist population that commutes, while also providing some insight into this realm of the college experi- ence for the residents. After thinking about all that I could accomplish with such a col- umn, I had another realization. There seems to be a certain social stigma regarding individuals who commute to Marist. Every con- versation that I have concerning my living arrangements proceeds in the same manner. · Class- mate/potential new friend says something like, "So, where's your dorm?" Logically, I reply "Actu- ally, I commute." Then, without fail, classmate/potential new friend says, "Oh." It is not a cheerful "Oh!" but more like the trailing off "oh ... " that people say after They compliment your sfg - nificant other and you inform them that said boyfriend/girl- friend broke up with you two weeks ago. With this in mind, before I can go on a tirade regarding how con- struction has affected the com- muter population or let the residents know of some hidden gems that local commuters have been frequenting for years, I be- lieve that I need to try my best to bridge these two different Marist populations by showing that we really are all the same. While it may seem self-evident, every person who commutes to Marist has his or her own reasons for doing so. Oftentimes, money and the burden of student debt is an issue. Other times, students do not feel ready to live on their own. Just because a person de- cides to commute to school does not necessarily mean that he or she is a total recluse who detests all social interaction. Yes, some commuters drive to Marist, go to class, and then head back home. But really, is that much different from the residents who retreat to their dorms to spend the majority of the day collecting all of those letter scraps in GTA 5 or going on BuzzFeed to find out which '90s alt-rock "grrrl" you are based upon the flannel pattern you pre- fer? Apparently, I'm Kim Gordon from Sonic Youth. On the other side, there are also commuters who want to be in- volved with the Marist commu- nity and make different kinds of coliege memories. There are com- muters who play intramural sports, commuters who represent Marist at national academic con- ferences, commuters who forge strong friendships with residents, commuters who rode the giant Slip 'N Slide last spring, com- muters who will wear a North- Face jacket, Uggs and yoga pants while sipping an obscenely over- priced and hard to spell drink of choice at the Starbucks across the street, commuters who will stay in the liprary until the wee hours of the morning during finals week cramming for the test in that class that they probably should have attended more, commuters who performed at the Foxa- palooza concert and commuters who have spent their fair share of . Friday nights hanging out at O'Malley's (I never said that they were all good memories). At the end of the day, people who com- mute can have just as much or just as little school pride, interac- tion with campus activities and sense of belonging to the greater Marist community as residents. Residents, give commuters a chance. We are not all weird, in- troverted loners who avoid eye contact with everyone because we fear being talked to. Commuters, give residents a chance. They are not all entitled brats from Jersey or Long Island who drive BMWs and live off of their parents' money. We are all college stu- dents trying to discover our true selves in this next phase of life, regardless of the place that we call home for seven months out of the year. MANYHIGHWAYS/FUCKR If residents and commuter students give each other a chance, they may find that they have something in common and bring the Marlst community closer together. • • op1n1on Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page 8 Do student athletes deserve preferential treatment? By OLIVIA JACQUITH Circle Contributor The University of North Carolina was exposed two years ago for com- mitting academic fraud in a scandal that involved 200 lectures that never met from 1997 to 2011, as well as hundreds of suspect inde- pendent studies enrollments and unauthorized grade changes for stu- dent athletes. It was found that more than half of those athletes could not read beyond an eighth- grade level, and some were even il- literate. According to CNN, so-called pref- erential treatment came into play when ''UNC students, many of them athletes, were given grades for classes they did not attend and for which they did nothing beyond turning in a single paper. One pro- fessor has been indicted on fraud charges for being paid for a class he didn't teach." The university has al- ways maintained it was an isolated case, but Chancellor Carol Folt is now acknowledging a broader prob- lem. Neither executive vice chancellor and provost James Dean nor Chan- cellor Folt were in their positions when the fake classes-which origi- nated in African and Afro-American Studies-were run. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) investigated, but found none of its rules were broken. Alumnus Darrell Smith, Class of 1970, regards this scandal as "the saddest, most maddening, most humbling event to stain Carolina's reputation in memory. Everyone in the UNC family must accept some responsibility for allowing our de- sire to win in the Smith Center and Kenan Stadium to exceed our desire to prevail in the classroom." Whilt} UNC junior Gillian Lityn- ski agrees that this has been a shameful course of events, she points out that all of the evidence against the university has been proven false or skewed. She be- lieves the athletic department is handling the situation well, making sure · to provide extra support for thos~ students athletes who may be hurt by the bad press they are re- ceiving as a group. For example, Litynski is on the fencing team at UNC, which has one of the highest grade point averages of the school. The university is making sure that any senior or other athlete in search of a job does not have trouble find- ing employment as a result of the media. Litynski pointed out a problem that seems to occur far too often: it is easy for the media to make gen- eralizations, regardless of the truth, which can severely tarnish the rep- utations of the masses. Not only is UNC an athletic powerhouse, but it is also an academically and other- wise highly reputable university. That is not to say that all of UN C's athletes are geniuses-sometim~s the only way students get in to col- leges is with the help of athletics. But is that so unfair? Athletes who are accepted to uni- versities such as UNC essentially because of their athletic ability un- doubtedly receive preferential treat- ment when their academics are subpar. But those athletes have worked unimaginably hard and put in inconceivable amounts of effort to achieve the athletic success that of- tentimes is their only way to receive a higher education. Is American not the "land of opportunity?" Everyone has their gifts, and for some, that is the gift of athletics, which can be the hard-earned ticket to a better NEWSOBSERVER.COM The UNC scandal has raised questions about college athletics and whether student athletes eam the right to be excused from their academic responslbllltles. life with the opportunities provided by collegiate athletics. It can be argued that the afore- mentioned "preferential treatment" is wildly unfair, especially among athletes. But one must take into ac- count the significance of student athletes to the nation. Student ath- letes put on a show every time they step onto the field, court, track, div- ing board, etc.-people see a suc- cessful athletic program and they want to attend that university. Stu- dent athletes promote their colleges and universities by wearing their school's colors and logos on their chest, and by displaying exemplary behavior in and out of competition. Further, students athletes put in approximately 40 hours a week of practice and competition in addition to the hours they spend in class, working on homework, doing com- munity service, traveling, etc. You might be thinking, "Student ath- letes don't do all that," and that is where you have let the media sway you too much. I am a Division I stu- dent athlete majoring in Communi- cations with concentrations in Journalism and Sports Communi- cation. Not only that, but I dance, sing, participate in community serv- ice, and various clubs on campus, and I am in the Honors program. You might be surprised by how many student athletes there are throughout the nation who are like me. Studies show that students participating in collegiate athletics on average have higher grade point averages than students who do not. That being said, there have been many cases where coaches, boost- ers, athletes and universities as a whole seem to have forgotten that the "student" precedes "athlete" in the word "student athlete." Ulti- mately, student athletes are in col- lege to receive an education. Some argue that academic constraints on student athletes are too harsh · and that they do not receive enough compensation for all that they do, which is the reason an increasing number of student athletes are choosing to graduate early and head to the pros. The debate over stu- dent athletes is one that requires balance, a happy medium, and that is exactly where the NCAA is now. Beyonce's em.powering m.essage to young worn.en By EMILY BELFIORE Circle Contributor When one thinks of Beyonce, the first thing that comes to mind are her good looks, her unique sense of style and, of course, her beautiful voice. But what sets Beyonce apart from the other divas in the music industry is that she uses her talent and fame as platforms to express her feminist stance and empower women. Beyonce has made it vocal that she is a feminist. She has said in interviews that she is a modern- day feminist and that she believes in gender equality. She even penned an essay on the subject to shed light on the mistreatment of women in the workforce. But her most successful way of getting her message across is through her music. In the past, Beyonce has recorded several songs, like "Single Ladies" and "Run The World (Girls)", which display strong themes of feminist encouragement that inspire women to embrace their femininity and enjoy their in- dependence. These songs not only portray powerful messages, but also give girls the confidence they need to boost their self-esteem. Beyonce' s feminist edge can be heard again in her new self-titled album, "Beyonce," especially in tracks such as "***Flawless" and ''Pretty Hurts." Both songs praise every woman's natural lieauty and individuality by telling girls to love themselves and forget what society has told them to be. Beyonce is a positive role model for women. She teaches us to be confident and to love the skin they are in - something young girls have a hard time accepting. Those who look up to Beyonce are in- spired by the confidence and poise that she exhibits and try to encom- pass that strength into their own lives. Beyonce also teaches girls that they can do anything that they put their minds to no matter how far-fetched their dreams may seem. She has made it known that her success has come from years of hard work and determination, but no matter how many failures she has had, she always stayed true to herself and her beliefs. With all this said, you can prob- ably guess what I thought of Bey- once's Grammy performance - I loved it! Beyonce performed her new song "Drunk In Love" with husband Jay-Z and gave it her all. She looked good, sounded gr~at, and gave us a performance to re- member. Some have criticized her EONUNE.COM Beyonce performing ·orunk In Love· at the 2014 Grammy Awards. performance as being too ~sque for primetime television. Viewers were not impressed with Beyonce's wardrobe choice - a sexy leotard that left very little to the imagina- tion - and her provocative chair dancing, which, I will admit, were inappropriate for the young audi- ences that might have been watch- ing, but not inappropriate for primetime television. Beyonce's reasoning for her risque performance was to show the world how confident she is with herself. Anyone with eyes could tell that Beyonce's was per- fectly in shape and proud to flaunt her post-baby body. This is the kind of confidence and freedom she encourages every woman to have. Instead of criticizing Beyonce's performance, we should be cele- brating her courage and try to fol- low in her footsteps. If more women displayed this amount of confidence and self-assurance, the world would be a better place. To quote Queen Bey herself, ''Ladies, tell 'em, I woke up like this." . • • op1n1on Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page9 Same sex marriage debate stronger than ever By TIM KIRTLAND Political Columnist · integrate African Americans or forced states t:o voting rights for women. Bott.om line: continuing opposition WWW m NPOSJ,00.0K Despite the rapidly increasing mun- t:o same-sex marriage, at least in the her of states that are recognizing sense of permitting it t:o happen, is same-sex marriage and the ever-ris- now politically unsustainable. By ing tide of support for marriage equal- stubbornly refusing t:o part with their ity, the official Republican Party "stand for traditional marriage," stance on the issue is that marriage right-wing politicians end up isolat\Ilg ought t:o be between a man and a themselves from popular opinion and woman. Although more and more in- risk being publicly shamed as "bigots" dividual Republicans are voicing sup- or "enemies of equality and freedom." port for expanding the right t:o marry . Sooner or later, being opposed t:o mar- or at least withdrawing their opposi- riage equality will be almost compa- tion, it seems that, for now, the party rable t:o being against women voting, is maintaining their "stance for tradi- blacks in public schools or Hispanics Republicans need to ditch their longstanding opposition to gay marriage soon If they tional marriage," entering the workforce. I think that most people from both Again, a substantial number of Re- sides can agree that among the nu- publicans across the country have al- merous issues that the two political ready voiced their support, or have at parties currently struggle over, same- least realize how unpopular they are sex marriage is the one where Repub- if they are vocally against it. Whether licans are clearly losing. And they are they like or not, the time will come for losing badly. The indisputable fact is the whole Republican Party for whole that marriage equality is quickly be- t:o throw up their arms and admit, coming much less seen as "a bunch of ''OK, we're sorry. We've realized that liberals trying t:o change the definition it is unacceptable t:o deny homosexu- of marriage and family," and instead als the same liberties as everyone highly recognized as simply another else." Of course, I don't expect them t:o human rights campaign that seeks t:o do this immediately,, but they better secure justice and freedom for all U.S. get with the program very soon, oth- citizens. At this point in time, there is erwise they might no longer be able t:o no better way t:o describe the signifi- feasibly contend against Democrats in cance of this movement than compare elections. t:o when the U.S. made public schools In fact, I can pretty much guaran- want more support for their party. tee that within the next five years or less, the Republican Party will no longer be a vocal opponent of states ending bans on same-sex marriages. It shouldn't be long before hardly any single Republican Senat:or, House member or governor can get away with opposing marriage equality without being publicly humiliated and hated by most of the country- liberals and conservatives alike. Conservatives may still insist t:oday this is simply another ''liberal move- ment t:o control popular political thought and silence all who dare question political correctness," but they will have hard time refuting that universal legalization of same-sex maniage is inevitable. It may also be argued that the federal government is overstepping its boundaries if it forces all states t:o recognize marriage equal- ity sex marriage, but most of those states will eventually figure out that prohibiting same-sex matrimony is just plain irrational. Many are even considering the freedom t:o marry as a basic human right that the state should not be allowed t:o violate So here is my message t:o promi- nent Republicans: if you honestly want t:o expand your base, dramati- cally improve your image and avoid any further backlash, then the first thing you need t:o do is ditch your op- position t:o same sex marriage as soon as possible! Wendy Davis: the current face of political sexism. By ROSE SHANNON attacked for having had her daughter, those who do, it says a tremendous amount about their character and the type of person they are. Circle Contributor Amber, at the age of 19. At that time, Whether or not society wants t:o admit it, politics and anything related t:o sex go hand-in-hand. Sexism is no expectation and in our current politi- cal climate, political sexism t:oward women is everywhere. How many times last year was there an article written on Michelle Obama's bangs, or Hillary Clint:on's pantsuit wardrobe during the 2008 presiden- tial campaign? While these articles were written for valid purposes, their content is not. The articles featured those women's appearances, not their current achievements. All the emphasis was put on a hairstyle and choice of cloth- ing. I have never heard of a man in politics receiving this treatment, not even over their choice of tie. It is an unfortunate and double standard that within today's society women in the political realm are subjected t:o sex- ism. Wendy Davis is just another face of political sexism. Davis, a democratic state senat:or from Texas who is currently running for governoi:, gained national fame and attention last summer after hold- ing an 11-hour anti-abortion filibuster in the Texas, protecting the reproduc- tive rights of Texan women. Since the moment she stepped ont:o the national political scene, Davis has been painted by her political opponents and conservative media. For what reasons, you may ask? For being a single mother. At the heart of it all, Davis is being Davis was working two jobs as a wait- ress four nights a week, and as a re- ceptionist in a pediatrician's office during the day, in order t:o create a better life for her and her daughter. That bettet future went on t:o include getting remarried, having another daughter, attending Harvard Law School and becoming a state senat:or for Texas' District 10 in 2008. Yet, the It was not easy, but Davis did the best she could t:o support her child. Is that not the type of person someone would want as their government offi- cial? A hardworking single mother? I certainly would. It is the American dream t:o work hard and provide for one's children and give them a better life than the previous generation, and WWW.FEMIHISllNG.AXJM Wendy Davis Is a good example of political sexism at Its worst, and why the media needs to stop Judging women on their personal lives and focus on their policies. conservative media has continued t:o attack Davis, claiming she was a bad mother who neglected her children for her own political career. This treat- ment is just another example of polti- cal sexism women have .t;o deal with. In my opinion, it is wrong t:o attack a woman, who over 20 years ago, de- cided t:o have a child on her own and worked to support her. How many women at 19 can say they would be able t:o raise a child and hold two jobs all at the same time? Not many. For this is what Wendy Davis did. My question t:o conservatives is then, would it have been better for Davis t:o have had an abortion, or go on welfare and food stamps instead of having two jobs? To conservatives and Republicans, the party of pro-life and anti-welfare, the answer is no. So then why the unfair treatment and sexism t:owards Davis? To me, it seems that, within in the eyes of con- servatives, Davis is damned if she does, and damned if she does not. When Joe Biden was running for a presidential nomination, he was praised for being a single father t:o his two young sons after his first wife and daughter had been killed in a car ac- cident. The accident had occurred right after Biden had been elected t:o the senate, yet no one accused him of putting his career before his sons. In fact, during the- 2008 presidential campaign, the media loved t:o focus on how Biden would ride Amtrak every day from his home in the Delaware suburbs t:o Washington D.C. t:o be with them. The media applauded Biden for being a good father and si- multaneously a good statesman. Yet, Wendy Davis gets none of that cover- age because she is a woman in politics I believe that society should judge women in politics on their beliefs and policies, and not their hair, wardrobe or the decisions made in their per- sonal lives. We should base our pre- cious political vote on the decisions our candidates have made within their personal career, not personal lives. Texas voters should vote for Wendy Davis because of her plat- forms, her ability t:o lead and if they believe she is the best candidate for them. Not because she was a single mother or because she is pro-choice. Women in politics are a powerful minority. They hold a powerful posi- tion in our society and we, as a com- munity, should not belittle them for how they choose t:o live their'lives. As NBC journalist Andrea Mitchell once said, ''judge us [women] on our ability t:o do our jobs, not our gender." • • op1n1on Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.marlstcircle.com Page 10 Expect the unexpected, but not the worst By MEGAN MCCORMACK Circle Contributor You know that pressure you feel to do well on the big exam so your par- ents don't get mad, or to lead your team to victory in the big game so you don't disappoint them? Well, imagine that pressure but instead of worrying about a small group of people, your pressure to succeed comes on a global stage- make one mistake and nobody watching will ever let you forget it. Justin Bieber is just one of many re- cent stars in America to succumb to all this pressure and become the na- tion's favorite topic for nasty remarks and cruel jokes. Last Wednesday, Justin Bieber was brought into court in Miami on DUI and drag racing charges, to which he pleaded not guilty. Prior to that, his house was searched and he was sus- pected of vandalizing his neighbor's home with eggs. The same day, au- thorities found drugs in the posses- sion of Bieber's friend, rapper Lil Za, and his friend was arrested on felony charges. Most recently, he is dealing with assault charges that took place with a limo driver back in December. But what's even worse than all the trouble he's been causing is the fact that, in all honesty, no one really seems that shocked. Are y~>U? Way back in 2009 when his first song, "One Time," blew up and girls everywhere began plaster- ing his floppy-haired, pretty boy face onto their walls and blasting his pre- pubescent voice on their radios - do you think this ever crossed their mind? Maybe not at that early stage in his career, but by the ti.me he was selling out massive arenas like Madi- son Square Garden, it's a sure bet that naysayers had already started planting their seeds of doubt about his long-term success into the minds of the public. You see, it is my belief that when young people achieve such sky-high levels of fame in such a short ti.me, as was the case with Justin, that it is al- most second nature for everyone watching to expect the worst. We sit here and remark about how no one can undergo such a life-altering expe- rience without coming out of it a little worse for wear. We channel our nega- tive energy into thinking that young superstars will never last - the fame will get to their heads until they ex- periment with every drug possible and drive away anyone who ever cared about them. It's the same rea- son that tabloids and sites like TMZ still exist - because we 1::at them up and believe most, if not all, of the ru- mors they spread at the expense of people whose only goal is to satisfy their audience and do their job well, just like the rest of us. In Bieber's case, the assumption that he would ultimately fail is epito- mized in the tweet of actor and come- dian Trevor Moore from November 2012, when he stated that ''When Justin Bieber gets pulled over for his 1st inevitable DUI, I'm going to retweet this." Sure enough, la.$t week he referenced his old tweet by posting the link along with the message that it had been "a little less than 1 year and 2 months." Did anyone ever stop to think what could happen if, instead of pouncing on every opportunity to tear down these young hopefuls, we encouraged them and offered them our support in AP Justin Bieber's reoent DUI arrest is creating a bad image for young celebrites with huge fan bases, but how harsh should we judge them? admiration of the dream that they're never see him as a well-meaning, chasing? Tb.e dream that we're all humble person, that it wasn't even chasing? Because, if we're being com- worth trying anymore? Just imagine pletely honest, all we want out of life if you were doing something you loved is happiness, whether it be our own or and you were so excited to share it that of those we love. If we go away to with the rest of the world, but every- war, we do it so that those who stay where you went people told you rea- home can lead happy lives and if we sons it would never work. Year after quit school to open a bakery, we do it year, success after success, the because we think it will make us doubters remained and even got happy. louder - until you reached the point So why can't entertainers be happy where all you wanted was for them to too? Sure, it may be too late for us to stop, even if it meant you would be save Justin Bieber's reputation, but proving them right. the least we can do is try to change Justin Bieber is only human, and our pessimistic view of him and other though it makes sense to expect that young artists like him - before they he will make mistakes, as we all do, even do anything wrong. Did anyone there is nothing that can justify root- ever stop to think that maybe he ing for him to fail by encouraging the turned out this way because after spread of vicious rumors. Because in years of fighting the negative image the end, there's only so many ti.mes a people associated with him, he caved person can prove themselves until and decided that since people would they, too, start to believe the lies. The new entry level job: the internship By AVERY DECKER Sta/ f Writer There is a specific process that col- lege students in the U.S. follow to earn spots in companies and build their resumes in order to have job security after graduating. This process has changed drastically in recent years. While students earn their degrees, they are also responsible for partic- ipating in extracurricular activities , doing volunteer work, jobs or in- ternships to help their resumes and increase their value as an employee . The art of sculpting resumes has be- come just as important as earning a degree. The competitiveness of the job application process has been compared to the college application process. Students are pushed to apply for and participate in internships to earn invaluable experience that pre- pares them for their future in the workforce. An internship is when a student or recent graduate partici- pates in supervised, on the job training. Unfortunately for partici - pants the majority of these positions are unpaid, or at most offer a stipend to pay for travel expenses. Students and graduates that partic- ipate in unpaid internships often times lose money because they are not offered an expense coverage. include getting coffee for employees, data entry, and doing personal work for their boss. Now, there are plenty of internships that off er meaningful work experience that GETTY IMAGES Internships are an Invaluable part of the college experience, but as much as they help students, they can be harming them as well. Internships have caused contro- will positiyely affect students in versy over the years as college stu- their future work endeavors. They dents' introductory work experience are filled with real, on the job, du- has grown . Unpaid internships ties and responsibilities that give have been accused of being a legal the student a taste of what it is like form of slave labor that employers to be an employee in that company. use to cut costs while maintaining It is important to realize that un- productivity. Interns will often have paid internships are not for every- many responsibilities that include one. They offer valuable tasks that require minimum to no opportunities and many employers training to complete. These tasks won't hire anyone without experi- ence. However, not all students can participate in these unpaid intern- ships. Some students from lower in- come homes, or even middle class homes, do not have the monetary security that could allow other stu- dents to work for no pay. Not all kids come from homes that can support them for an entire se- mester, or an entire summer while they work without pay. This seems to give an unfair advantage to those who have financial security and can be supported by their families dur- ing this time. Some students are only attending their universities be- cause they earned scholarships to attend. Money is extremely tight with these students, and there isn't any room for work without pay. This continues to be at the fore- front of the educational and em- ployment debate among families, students and employers alike. Should there be laws that restrict this "slave labor" from occurring, which would even the playing field? 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Instead we get a ratatat strike of movie references, snappy world play, and clever sexual in- nuendos, filtering the serious sub- ject matter through a hilarious, "screw-it'' overtone, ultimately leaving us with a dark comedic view of an uncertain future. Musically, "Cocoa Butter" plays as a colorful gospel/rap fusion that meshes thick organ cords with twinkling sampled blips and fil- tered snare tracks. The most im- pressive aspect, however, is the slow addition of backing soul vo- cals which slowly turn song into an all-out gospel number lost in time between decades. Being un- certain and singing about burn holes has never been this fun. "Blood on the Leaves" - Kanye West: "Blood on the Leaves," the sev- enth track off "Y eezus," initially comes off as a misstep. A six- minute "808's" style break-up con- fessional is a bold central inclusion for what is essentially a sex obsessed, minimalistic electro- industrial hip-hop mural. Yet, "Blood" couldn't be any more cru cial, acting as the album's emo- tional core sheltering the fragile seeds of pain that simmer and bubble to the surface as feral, acid-doused monstrosities. This is where Mr. West lets us know where it all began: ground zero. "Blood" opens softly with broad piano noodles over a vocal sample of Nina Simone's "Strange Fruit" - an odd choice which throws off the listener and continues the al- bums theme of spiritual slavery. "I just need to clear my mind now/ it's been racing since the summer time," West bleeds, as he recol- lects the faded memories of what seemed to be an invulnerable love. The narrative of disappointment continuously builds until Ye opens the flood gates and releases the horns - "so let's get on with it." The stabbing brass jabs, a sample ofTNGHT's ~•RU Ready?," pounds you into submission while Kanye wails over the constant public spotlight, the lo . neliness of fame, and most importantly, the inabil- ity for money to fix the fading memories of all that could have been. Greed, slavery (new and old), isolation - it all shatters in front of your eyes then demands you pick up the pieces. In the end, Kanye leaves us with an autotune drenched send-off, howling at the walls like a lost child, giving us one of the strangest, most heartbreaking moments in music history. A liv- ing eulogy for the man who has everything. "Porno" - Arcade Fire: In 2010, Arcade Fire conquered their artistic niche with their Grammy award-winning, "The Suburbs," a social commentary on the restless drama hidden be- neath the cookie-cutter fac;ade of modern suburban life. In 2013, the Montreal-based sextet re- leased "Reflektor ," a dense double album that depicts a band at the forefront of their creative spec- trum, restlessly genre splicing into uncharted musical territory. FRO WWW.MOYIEFO E.COM Disclosure, the electronic duo from England, have released some of the most excit- ing dance music of the year with their debut album ·Settle," which features a slew of indie R&B slnger-50ngwrlters. •Confess to Me," is one of their most spastic works. FROM WWW.FUCKR.COM While many feel Kanye West has simply lost his mind, "Yeezus" is undoubtedly one of the most influential albums of the past year. ·stood on the Leaves" Is one exam- ple of the sinister and creative seeds brewing at the core of Mr. West's latest album. Un . doubtedly, an "Achtung Baby" for a new generation. And while the leads of the record all flaunt these creative traits with an un- canny pop efficiency, it is perhaps the overlooked, slow-burners which best exemplify the versicol- ored extent of Arcade Fire's latest work. The finest example is "Porno," a gorgeously atmospheric, harrow- ing examination of the · male/fe- male sexual dynamic in a hyper-sexual society. Struc- turally, the track unironically mimics a mutated 80s style "porn groove," spotting syrupy synth forebeats over cloudy pools of elec- trical ambience. Slowly, the song begins to build in design, thread- ing in sweeping orchestral blurbs and studded guitar ascensions, turning a once spaced-out sex jam into an abbatial opera. Narra- tively, lead singer Win Butler crit- icizes the way in which women are construed as sexual objects while secretly caving to the very same tendencies. A haunting and beau- tifully innovative addition to an already well-established discogra- phy. "Open Ended Life" - The Avett Brothers: "Life," the opening track to "Magpie and the Dandelion," op- erates on a continental scale, cov- ering a couple's literal trek across the nation and emotional journey through one another. It's about coming to terms with who you re- ally are-, what you really want, and watching the rest dissolve away into nothingness. A thor- oughly covered theme perhaps, but what makes "Life" stand out is the whimsical nature in which it disposes of its loaded baggage. No tears, no fear, just an open road with all the possibilities in the world. A hoedown about accepting whatever may come. And like most Avett songs, "Life" incorporates a wide arsenal of instruments to score the invig- orating journey. From dueling harmonica/banjo breakdowns to foot-stomping fiddle sections, the Brothers remind you just how fun and motivating bluegrass and neo-coun try can feel even in an age where ''Timber" dominates the radio waves. A perfect track for top-down summer driving, letting your ghosts slip away on the high- way behind you. "Confess to Me" - Disclosure: If it weren't for the hailed re- turn of Daft Punk, Disclosure would have been the poster boys for electronic music in 2013, re- leasing what is undoubtedly one of the most exciting debut dance al- bums in recent memory. Hell, seven of the 14 tracks on "Settle" have already been released as sin- gles with commendably high radio success outside the states. So what's the secret? Well, while Dis- closure succeeds on many levels, their ability to play sizzling R&B tracks into deep house, UK garage hits is their most prominent achievement. "Confess to Me," the penultimate track on the album, is a prime ex- ample of said production. "Con- fess" is built around an assertive yet intimate demand for revela- tion provided by English singer- songwriter Jessie Ware who blurs the boundaries between helping- hand and late-night temptress. Like most other Disclosure tracks, "Confess," taunts and teases with sultry, slow builds that release into amorphous, pop breakdowns. The verses are swelled with thick, layered glitch melodies which ig- nite and sizzle during the chorus. Ware's vocals turn gender-bent over shuffling hi-hat kicks and chambered neon swells. While it may not compare to the perfec- tionist Daft Punk singles, it's a vi- brant piece that dominates the realms of tamed electronic pop. www.marlstclrcle.com The Circle• Thursday, February 6, 2014 • Page 13 The evolution of Matthew McConaughey By NICOLE KNOEBEL Staff Writer In 1996, Matthew McConaughey made his leading man debut in Joel Schumacher's, "A Time to Kill." He played a young, idealistic white lawyer trying to defend a black man accused of killing his daughter's rapists in the South. He was rivet- ing, and gave such a winning turn that The New York Times declared him as "anchoring the film with a performance worth taking seri- ously" in a more experienced, all- star cast. Despite this early success, this was the first and last we saw of a dramatic McCounaghey for years. For over a decade, McConaughey stuck to lighter roles as he wooed the likes of Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker in romantic comedies. His off-screen personality became better known than his acting skills, as he ex- ploited his sometimes hard-to-toler- ate oozing Southern charm and his life motto, "just keep living." Never to be found in a serious dramatic role, McConaughey became synony- mous with being "alright, alright, alright" and living a laid-back life, not with being an A-lister. In 2012, the tide began to change. He took small, under-the-radar roles in independent films like "Mud" and "The Paperboy." His in- volvement in these films differed tremendously than the mainstream, big-budget Hollywood romantic comedies audiences were used to seeing him in. He was no longer just the guy who decided right before the credits started rolling that he wanted the girl. Then, his attempt matic to the point where you can't Scorcese's ''The Wolf of Wall Street" help but be captivated. It was a side and his starring role alongside of the actor that audiences hadn't Woody Harrelson in HBO's ''True seen before. Detective" have solidified his evolu- He followed up ''Magic Mike" with tion into a serious, dramatic actor. The show, only three epsiodes in, has already generated rumors of Emmy and Golden Globe nomina- tions and even wins, as his role as degenerate detective Rust Coble, a nihlistic retired officer who's phi- sophieal musings have helped give the series its phinomenal sense of tension. . FROM WWW.MCMEFONE.CO "Dallas Buyers Club" has given him the most credibility in this new phase of his career. With a Golden Globe and a SAG Award behind him and a potential Oscar coming his way, it's clear that McConaughey has completely overhauled his once diminishing career. He's still an oddball and he may have grabbed his Golden Globe with a requisite "alright, alright, alright," but he's changed his image. He goes · after meatier and deeper roles than the rom com leading man and he isn't relying on just his good looks and abundance of charisma to give a performance. Much like his "A Time to Kill" co-star and former girlfriend Sandra Bullock, he has been able to convince directors and fans alike that he has talent beyond chick flicks. It's safe to say that a lot of people probably never guessed that McConaughey would be up for an Oscar. But chances are, on March 2, he'll actually be an Oscar winner. Matthew McConaughey lost 38 pounds for his role as AIDS victim Ron Woodrof. The role earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award In addition to a Golden Globe for Best Actor In a Drama. This marks a turning point for a once 8-llst, eye-candy actor. to transition into a serious actor caught the eye of millions (of googly- eyed women) in ''Magic Mike." In the tale of male strippers based on the early career of Channing Tatum, McConaughey plays a dramatized version of himself - a string of roles that make you for- get that Kate Hudson ever gifted him with a ''love fern" in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." He lost 38 pounds for his role as an intolerant homophobe turned champion of fel- low AIDS sufferers in "Dallas Buy- overdramatic, drawling and charis- ers Club." His small part in Martin Super Bowl ads: dogs, cameos, and coke By KELLY SMITH Circle Contributor Super Bowl Sunday: a day known by all. For some, it's a day where people watch their favorite teams battle it out for the championship. For others, it's a bitter day because their group didn't make the cut. Many enjoy the day because it's an excuse to eat nonstop wings, nachos and pizza. As for the rest of America, Super Bowl Sunday is a day to watch tele- vision for the highly anticipated commercials. Corporations give it everything they have to create the ultimate and best advertisements. The New York Post states that the average Super Bowl commercial costs four million dollars to produce. However, Super Bowl fans every- where should all agree that this high cost is worth it. This year's commercials certainly lived up to expectations. Let's take a look at some of this years best Super Bowl commercials. I first have to state the obvious: the two Budweiser commercials win. This year, they went for the tear-jerk approach. They first got us with their soldier homecoming com- mercial. The soldier and his signifi- cant other were then seen sitting in the stands at the big game- cue more tears. Soon after, their #Best- Buds commercial left everyone feel- ing warm and teary. It was designed to rip viewer's hearts out, and I think that it worked perfectly. Not only was the plotline perfect, but also the music choice, Passen- ger's "Let Her Go," tied the whole scene together. Personally, I've been watching it nonstop but that's just me. So, go adopt a puppy or buy some Budweiser. It's your choice. While on the topic of puppies, a few other commercials realized that laugh when Sarah McLachlan was featured sitting on the couch with her guitar, only to be bullied by the vicious dog. I'm still trying to figure out how it related to the car, but I liked it. Another winner was the CarMax commercial. This ad was literally_just puppies barking and it FROM WWW.TVMEDIA.COM The Budweiser #BestBuds commerlcal was one of the most well recieved advertis- ments shown during Super Bowl 48. It depicts the adorable realtionship between a young puppy and a horse who can't help but be near one another. Americans really, really like pup- pies. I think it is only right to dis- cuss the disturbing, yet hilarious Doberhuahua commercial that, somehow, related to the new Audi A3. Although this ad was a little bit scary, viewers couldn't help but was perfect. Not a word was spoken but CarMax got their point across. Many celebrities were featured in the commercials this year. Everyone chuckled during Ellen DeGeneres'. Beats commercial, girls melted over David Beckham's H & M commer- cial, and football fans everywhere laughed out loud at Tim Tebow's T- Mobile ad where he made fun of himself for not having a football contract. I think Full House fans all enjoyed the brief reunion during John Stamos' Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt commercial. But, let's not forget about Arnold Schwarzeneg- ger playing Ping-Pong while pro- moting Bud Light. One commercial that must be noted is Coca-Cola's multi-lingual "It's Beautiful" commercial. This commercial caused an outrage on social media everywhere. The song "America, the Beautiful" was sung in many different languages, which resulted i:r:1. a lot of angry English , speakers. ¥any say that English is the only language Americans should speak. Others say that America is a melting pot and that the commer- cial was beautiful. Either way, it is very interesting to see this trailer spark such a huge debate, especially this day in age. The controversy alone makes it more than notewor- thy. In the end, it's up to the viewer. Being a football fanatic, I person- ally loved the ad for Cure auto in- surance. It was simple: a cartoon face asking the question we're all wondering; what the heck does "Omaha" actually mean? By the end of the game, I think that viewers were pleased at this year's variety of commercials. Only 12 more months before we get to see if next year's commercials can top this years. www.marlstclrcle.com The Circle • Thursday, February 6, 2014 • Pa&e 14 Basketball alumni lace up one more time By GEOFF MAGLIOCCHETTI Staff Writer Before they defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles at McCann Arena, Marist men's basketball took a blast to the past as they celebrated their annual alumni weekend. A total of 26 guests from Marist's storied bas- ketball history returned to Pough- keepise, including former NBA All-Star Rik Smits and former head coach Dave Magarity. Many later stayed afterward to watch the cur- rent edition of the Red Foxes topple MAAC foe Niagara 78-64. Earlier that afternoon, the alumni met up to lace up their sneakers once more and hit the McCann Arena floor for a friendly game. After a full five-on-five game be- tween the alumni, featuring teams coached by former Red Fox sidelines patrollers Ron Petro (1977-84) and Tom Wade (1962-64) and officiating by current men's assistant coaches Brian Adams and Eugene Bur- roughs, a quick series of competi- tions took place including a half court shootout and a friendly game of knockout. While the latter concluded in a down-to-the-wire finish that saw Smits barely get by 2008 graduate Wilfred Benjamin, the half court shootout was a one-sided affair as Class of '95 member GreggChod- kowski was the only one who could pull it off. "That's probably the only thing that didn't require any skill," Chod- kowski said with a laugh_: "So I kind of had an advantage there." Benjamin was pleased to take on one of the staples of the 90's NBA. "It felt good," he said. "I definitely thought I had a shot at winning, but my shots didn't fall and his were." On a more serious note, Chod- kowski was very impressed by the way the campus had changed since he graduated in the spring of '95. "To come back to see the school the way it is, it's great [to be back]," he said. "The infrastructure is great, the gym is beautiful and the campus looks great. It's just a great time to be back." Benjamin, impressed with changes five years after he played his last Marist game agreed. "I think it's great for our pro- gram," he said. "It really helps us with recruiting and helps us build a program. There's really no downside to it whatsoever." The Red Foxes have not reached the NCAA Tournament since 1987, with a team that was led by the 7'4" Smits, who later went second over- all to the Indiana Pacers, many of the alumni were very positive about the future of Marist, especially under the watch of current head coach Jeff Bower. Prior to his foray into the NBA, Bower served as an assistant at Marist for nine season, a tenure that featured two trips to the Big Dance. "He's been a coach at every level," Smits said. "He's got a tremendous attitude, he's organized, he's got the motivation and he's very knowl- edgeable. So, I think he has what it GEOFF MAGUOCCHETTl/THE CIRCLE Members of both Team Petro and Team Wade prepare for the annual Marist men's basketball alumni game on Saturday afternoon prior to the men's game vs. Niagara. takes.'' "I was a lot slower than (Chavaughn) Lewis, (Jay) Bowie, (Adam) Kemp, all of them," Chod- kowski said with a laugh. "But I think this team has what it takes to make a run in the MAAC Tourna- ment." Magarity, who spent 18 years at Marist and had both Bower and Burroughs as his assistants, con- curred. "I had almost 20 years here and had a lot of fond memories," he said. "We ha~ some great success and I really think Coach Bower has this thing going in the right direction." · The praises of the alumni rang true in the main event later that night. Bowie tallied a career-high 31 points and 11 field goals while the Foxes' defense held the Purple Ea- gles' Antoine Mason, son of former NBA star Anthony Mason and the nation's leading scorer, to just 8-23 shooting. The Foxes led by as much as 25 in the process, capping off a suc- cessful day at the McCann Arena. Bower stated in his postgame press conference that the alumni's pres- ence were important to the team this weekend. "We watched a lot of the alumni activities," he said. We talked about [the alumni] all weekend, they were not a distraction at all. I wanted our guys to understand who these men are and what they've done to shape this program." Swimming towards greater goals By JUSTIN D'ANGELO Staff Writer Although this past weekend did not go as planned, the ultimate goal for the Marist swimming and diving program is well within reach. Last Saturday, both the men's and women's swimming and diving team's fell to Binghamton Univer- sity, 167-128 and 179-121 respec- tively. On the men's side, senior Nicholas Spinella won the 200-yard back- stroke, while junior Dylan Cum- mings placed second. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of John Spitzer, Alex Lombardi, Caleb Camp and Spinella also claimed first place. Ryan Murphy, Jason Ruddy and Alex Cassel also swam to second place finishes in their events. Junior diver Jacob Baker placed second in the one-meter dive. For the Red Foxes, Bonnie Orr, Maddie Arciello and Bethany Powhida all finished first in their respective events. Orr swam a per- sonal best time of 10:35.62 in the 1,000-yard freestyle. Junior Kimberly Tobias led the lady divers, placing first in the three-meter (233.63). Sophomore Renata Diotalevi placed second be- hind Tobias with a score of 226.13. Renata also placed second in the one-meter dive (200.03). Marist has not swum against a conference foe since December 7. In- stead, they have gone up against schools from the ACC, America East and Big East. "We know that a more competi- tive program, one that is even bet- ter than we are, will make us even better," head coach Larry Van Wag- ner said. Next on the schedule for the Red Foxes is MAAC Championships, which will take place February 13- 15. The MAAC Championship has significant implications for Marist member who we won against; the only thing we are going to remem- ber is how we did in the MAAC Championships." The women's side has won the last four MAAC Titles, meaning the senior class, along with having not lost a MAAC meet in their careers, has a chance to graduate having won a championship every year. The Rider Broncs return as two time defending champions on the men's side. Last year's meet came COURTESY OF MARIST ATHI.ETlCS Senior Maddie Arciello, a native of Missoula, Mont. captured a win in the 200-yard freestyle event for the Red Foxes on Saturday afternoon against Binghamton. Athletics and the swimming Pro- gram. If either the men or women take home the MAAC Champi- onship, it will mark Marist Athletics' 100th MAAC Title in school history and the swimming program's 27th. · "We gear our whole season to- wards MAAC Championships," Van Wagner said. "No one is going to re- down to the last event with four dif- ferent schools vying for the champi- onship. With less than 10 days remain- ing until the Red Foxes compete for their conference championship, there is still a lot left to accomplish. ''I want these athletes to be able to compete at the highest level that they ever experienced in their ca- reers" Van Wagner said. For both the men and women divers, they can contribute valuable points towards the final results of the meet. Some of those points could rely on the health of senior diver Sean Molloy. Molloy is recovering from a sep- arated shoulder and is hoping to participate in the MAAC Champi- onships. "He is doing therapy in the train- ing room and is very determined," diving coach Melanie Bolstad ex- plained. "If there is any way possi- ble, he is going to dive." The Red Fox divers are all capa- ble of placing in the top 8 in both the one and three meter dives. Next weekend has a chance to a memorable one for Marist swim- ming and the entire athletic com- munity. "You never know wbat is going to happen," Van Wagner said. eb 13-15: MAAC Champ1- nsh1ps. Buffalo, N Y. eb 28--Mar 2: ECAC Champt- nshlps. Annapolis Md. 10-12: NCAA Zone Quah- r Divmg Champlonshtps. tacksburg, Va. www.marlstcircle.com The Circle • Thursday, February 6, 2014 • Page 15 Women's basketball .impresses again By JOE FllZHENRY Sports Editor It doesn't always have to be pretty. What matters at the end of the day is getting the win and improving your team's record. This held true last Wednesday for the Marist worn-en's basketball team as the Red Foxes shook off the scrappy Rider Broncs to post a 66- 56 victory. Senior Emma O'Connor led the way for Marist with 23 points and a career-high 15 re- bounds, while Madeline Blais chipped in with 13 points of her own. Kornelija Valiuskyte paced the Broncs with 15 points to go along with five assists. MyNeshia McKen- zie, who ranks second in the MAAC in scoring, was held to just 11 points, eight below her season aver- age, on 5-11 shooting. · "I thought Sydney Coffey did a great job on McKenzie, she had 11 points but for most part she did a nice job on her," Head ~oach Brian Giorgia said. ''Their guards did a great job shooting the basketball." ''When we played Ohio State, I played pretty well in the paint and ever since then, I had kind of gone COURTESY OF MARIST ATHLETICS Leanne Ockenden Is featured here defending a Manhattan opponent from last season. Ockenden recently scored her 1,000th ca- reer point for the Red Foxes. This puts her in an elite group of Marlst women alumni that have reached this milestone. away from it. Coach Giorgis always reminds me to keep coming back to that and be more aggressive inside," O'Connor said. On Saturday afternoon, Marist headed south to face MAAC new- comer Monmouth in the first meet- ing between the teams since 1997, as the Red Foxes came away with a 65-40 vietory to complete a perfect week and improve to 17-5 overall (11-1 MAAC) on the season. In the Rider contest, the Red Foxes held a one-point lead at the half before opening the second half with a 7-0 run to put the score at 33- 25 for the time being. The lead would get as large as 11 with 13:50 to play, but the Broncs never quite went away and had things within four at 50-46 with 7:20 remaining in the game. Six of O'Connor's 23 jumpstarted a 9-0 run that essentially put the game out of reach. ''It was a very hard fought game, the start to the second half really helped us. They shot the three re- with Monmouth was senior Leanne Ockenden becoming the 20th player in program history to score 1,000 points. The Syracuse native tied for the team lead with 14 points, while fel- low senior Casey Dulin contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists for the Red Foxes. Blais also added 12 pnints and eight rebounds. Helena Kurt led the way for Mon- mouth (6-17, 5-7 MAAC) with 12 points and a pair of steals. Marist opened the game on a 10-0 run before Kurt sank a triple to get the Hawks on the board at the 16:04 mark of the opening stanza. Leading 23-13 just over 12 min- utes into the game, the Red Foxes headed into the locker room on the heels of a 13-4 run that provided a 36-1 7 advantage at the half. Monmouth would close the gap to 13 at one point, but couldn't get closer than that after another Marist run, this one of 19-5, bal- looned the lead to 24 with 3:55 to play. confines of McCann Arena on Sat- urday when they host Fairfield in the annual "Pack the House" game at 7 p.m. COUFMSY OF MARIST ATHLETICS ally well," Giorgis said. "I think Uris The Red Foxes made the trek north to face rival Siena tonight at 7 p.m. Please check http://gored- foxes.com for results of that game. Marlst captain Emma O'Connor has had a solid year to this point for the Red Foxes. O'Connor Is averaging 13.8 PPG is the best Rider team they've had in years, at least since I've been here." The highlight of Saturday's tilt Marist will return to the friendly AMY MORSE;ITHE CIRCLE Marlst huddles togeher to strategize their next move during a timeout In a . game earlier this season. The · man behiild the action: Mickey Dennis From page 16 depend on Dennis to attend all of their practices and games and pro- vide them with any other resources they need. "He's so reliable," Bowie said. ''You can ask him for anything and are guaranteed to have it within a day or two." Although he admits he loves al- most every aspect of the job, doing the team's laundry is one of the du- ties that Dennis could do without. ''Laundry can be brutal some- times," Dennis said. "Washing all of those smelly practice uniforms and game-worn jerseys has taken such a toll on my sense of smell (laughs)." Mickey underratedly has his own fan club, whom have recognized his hard work and dedication to the team. Close friends Robert King and Mike Charest go to essentially every men's home game to not only sup- port the team but also Mickey. The pair of friends suprised Dennis this year by purchasing a giant blowup head with Mickey's face on it, which they use to distract opponents at the free throw line. "The head is awesome," King said. "Mick, is a great friend of ours and he loved the idea of the head. We know he ap,preciates the support and recognition and he definietly deserves every bit of it." In the end it's still all worth it to Dennis. He doesn't need any bells, whistles or glory. All Mickey Dennis needs is the game of basketball. ''This is what I've wanted to do since day one," Dennis said. "All I ever dream about is taking a team to the top and winning a national championship, I want that so badly." With the combination of his hard work, determination, passion and dedication to basketball certainly sets Dennis up for plenty of future success. Although many don't know his name right now, imagine how many will, should he become the next Coach K? RYAN CALVI /THE CIRCLE Senior Mike Charest and good friend Robert King purchased a giant head of Dennis to distract opponents whlle tak- ing free throws in the McCann arena. sports Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page 16 All for one manager's love of the game By RYAN CALVI Sports Editor His name never appears in the box score. It never gets announced in the starting lineup. Heck, most peo- ple will pass him on campus and won't have the slightest bit idea of how important his job is to Marist basketball. His name is Mickey Dennis. Dennis is currently a senior and head manager to the men's basket- ball team at Marist College. He's been a team manager since his freshman year and was recently promoted to the head position at the start of this season. What many people don't realize is the amount of time and effort Den- nis devotes to making the program as successful as it possibly can be. Some of his duties include helping out at team practices, doing the team's laundry and providing the players with water and towels dur- ing timeouts of games. Countless hours are spent and most question the reasoning behind it all. "I love this game," Dennis admits. "I've always loved basketball and I always will, I don't see it as time wasted but rather time to enjoy my- self." Dennis is enrolled _ in the math program at Marist but would love nothing more than to establish a ca- reer in the coaching field, specifi- cally college basketball. ''The day I realized I most likely wouldn't become the next Michael Jordan, I knew I wanted to become a coach," Dennis said. ''That's the ultimate goal for me." Aside from the amount of time Dennis puts in with the Marist bas- ketball team, he also does a lot out- side of the campus to better prepare himself for the challenges of becom- ing a head coach . Last summer, Dennis had the op- portunity to be a counselor at Duke University's basketball camp. Duke is one of the more successful pro- grams in college basketball history, much of that success coming at the hands of their head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Krzyzewski, better known as "Coach K'' has totalled close to 1,000 wins in his 39 years of coaching and is one of Dennis' idols. "I've always admired Coach K," Dennis said. "Having the opportu- nity to work closely with him last summer and learn from one of the best was simply amazing." At the camp, Dennis learned first- hand some of the drills and tech- niques that Coach K implements in his practices and plans on utilizing them when he coaches his recre- ational league team in the local community during the summer. Because of his passion and love for the game, Dennis has earned the re- spect of both the players on the team and his current head coach, Jeff Bower. ''We're fortunate to have someone who has his dedication to the sport, his dedication to the team and obvi- ously his dedication to Marist Col- lege," Bower said. After all, Dennis is certainly one of the most dedicated members of the team as he's usually the first person to arrive at practices or games to make sure everything is ready to go and ultimately is one of the last to leave after cleaning it all up. "Everybody asks: why do you do it? You're not a real college kid," Dennis said. "I still get to enjoy my life outside of basketball every once in a while and am totally okay with the life I'm living." Senior, starting forward and team captain of the Red Foxes, Jay Bowie has been with Dennis since his freshman year, as well, and admits he is determined to always be suc- cessful for his manager. "Sometimes when we're down and l ~l~R~A1·10~ . .\L PROGRA:\IS - - - - ~ - - - - Men's basketball head manager Mickey Dennis is featured here sporting his team's official apparel. the team isn't playing so well, [Mickey] is right there to pick us up," Bowie said. ''I admire his pas- sion and love for this game so some- times I tell myself if I'm not going to play hard for me or my team, I need to play hard for him." Dependability is another trait that Dennis possesses and is recognized by the Marist players and coaching staff. They can always pend on Den- nis to attend all of their practices and games and provide them with SEE THE MAN, PAGE 14