OPINION Park PORTS Page 11 • lfC e The student newspaper of Marist College VOLUME 65, ISSUE 11 FOUNDED IN 1965 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 Beer tasting kicks off Senior Class Gift Campaign By THOMAS LOTITO Editor in Chief The Senior Class Gift campaign kicked off Wednesday, Nov. 10 with a beer tasting event at Tenney Sta- dium. The event was co-chaired by Stu- dent Body President Matthew Lu- brano and Class of 2011 President Nicole Pernice. A total of four beers were sampled by the seniors at- tending the event, each given a de- scription by Lisa McGovern, catering manager for Sodexo. All the beer was supplied by Brooklyn Brewery, chosen by Mc- Govern for her appreciation of local breweries, as well as the fact that Brooklyn Brewery uses resources from Esopus, the nearby town where the Payne Mansion, given to Marist last year, is located. "I love the chocolate stout," Mc- Govern said, "because I love dark beers and specialty beers." The other beers were Brooklyn Local #1, Brooklyn Lager and Brooklyn Winter Ale, the Winter Ale being the most popular among the attendees. Other tasting events are planned as part of the gift cam- paign. ''There is going to be a wine tast- ing next semester around Valen- tine's Day," Pernice said. "We're also thinking of doing a networking night in the McCann center where we have alumni and seniors meet. Maybe there will be wine and cheese and it will be during a women's basketball game and stu- dents can network with alumni for jobs or any other after-college plans." The networking event holds rele- vance to the mission of the Senior Class Gi:ft Campaign, which is the importance of giving back to Marist and setting an example for under- classmen and future Marist stu- dents. "It's so we don't take for granted the things we've been given," Per- nice said. "All the opportunities we have here, for interning, going abroad, all of our technology, come from gifts and donations given by alumni. It's an opportunity for us-to give back for other students." While the benefits for other stu- dents are clear, seniors may not know the benefits of donating for themselves. "Donating money as a student or an alumni increases Marist' s stand- S(JI: TEUJTOCCI/THE CIRCLE Senior students came in support of the Marist class of 20U senior gift campaign kick-off on Nov. 10. The event was a beer tasting held In the press box at Marist's Tenney Stadium. Co-<:haired by Student Body President Matthew Lubrano and Nicole Pernice, the event helped to raise funds for a class gift. ing with publications such as 'U.S. News & World Report,"' said Heath~r Staats, executive vice pres- ident. "But every dollar that we do- nate to the school increases the value of our own degree." Concert raises · more than $1,800 in Stone's honor By ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO News Editor This past Saturday, several a cap- pella groups came together in per- formance, memorializing Robert Stone. The concert was not an occa- sion to mourn, but rather, a cele- bration. Stone, a student at Marist, passed away unexpectedly during his jun- ior year last fall while studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Looking for a way to sustain his memory on campus while approaching the one- year anniversary of his death, sev- eral students joined together in planning a benefit concert in his honor. One student very influential in bringing the plan to fruition was junior Elora Stack. A friend of Stone's, Stack had been looking to plan a concert in his memory for quite a while, and after joining ef- forts with several other students, she saw her plan fall into place. "I've wanted to put on a benefit concert in Rob's memory since last semester," Stack said. "To me, it was always important to carry on his mission and his dedication to aiding such causes as Invisible Chil- dren. I knew I wanted to raise ent Note from Drew University. To money in his name." those who knew him, the personal- Stack's efforts were aided by sev- ized event was the perfect way to eral Marist students including: An- honor Stone's memory. drew Clinkman, Andrew Fritzer, - ''Rob had a love for music and en- Janice Feng and Stephen Azierski. joyed seeing his friends gather to- The students, along with several gether for a good time," Clinkman other on-campus organizations, said. "This made the decision for a worked to secure performers and concert in his memory even more fit- sponsors for the concert. tirig." "Eddie Summers, Amy Woods, Marist's male a cappella group, Mike Napolitano, Art Himmelberger, Time Check, learned several of Sarah Williams, Bob Lynch and Stone's favorite songs specifically for Tracey Kopchik were all instrumen- the event, including Journey's "Don't tal in helping this event come into ex- Stop Believing." Stone's memory was istence," Clinkman said. 'We incorporated throughout the rest of received continuous support from the the night as well, including a display Music Department. MCTV, specifi- of his photographs, a slideshow of cally Brian Smith and his crew, were pictures and various items that were phenomenal in videotaping the per- meaningful to him. formance. Lee Walis provided ''Different items that were lent to tremendous help with audio record- us for the night by his mom Aileen ing and sound. Also, Sodexo gra- were on display," Stack said. "Stu- ciously donated coffee, tea and dents could see his favorite movies, cookies." books that inspired him, posters that Held on the evening of Nov. 13, the he had in his room, a map of the memorial concert consisted of per- places he had traveled and the formances by several a cappella places he wanted to go, his favorite. groups from surrounding colleges, Giant's sweatshirt and an Invisible including Time Check and the Children book. By each item, there Marist Sirens, The Orcapelicans was a note explaining what the item from Bard College, Male Call from was, ·and what it mean to Rob." SUNY New Paltz and On A Differ- Several local businesses, including Pleasant Ridge, Aniici's, Riversta- tion, Lola's, Twisted Soul and Bone- fish Grill; as well as Invisible Children donated to the event, and through ticket sales and raftles, the Marist community raised over $1,800 in Stone's name. According to Clinkman, the major- ity of the money will be going to- wards placing a bench near Do~y Hall in Stone's memory. The -l"e- maining portion that exceeds the cost of the bench will be donated to Invisible Children, a non-prolit or- ganization that Stone supported and dedicated much of his time to. For Stack, the concert was only one way to sustain Stone's memory. It's her hope that his life continues to in- spire those who knew him, as it does her. "I hope Rob is remembered as a dedicated young man, filled with passion, who took actions to change the world," Stack said. "He accom- plished and experienced more than most people do at his age. I hope he continues to stand as an inspiration to everyohe who knew him, and even those who did not. He was my biggest mentor, and continues to mo- tivate me to this day. The legacy he left behind will never be forgotten." Thursday, November 18, 2010 THIS WEEK Thursday, 11/18 No events posted. Friday, 11/19 SPC Movie: 'Aladdin' PAR 10 p.m.- 11:59 p.m. Free with valid Marist ID Saturday, 11/20 National Transgender Awareness Day Champagnat Breezeway 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Contact College A-ctivities for more information Dance Show: 'We Belong to the Music' FDR High School 2 p.m to 5 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m. Student admission at doors $8 General admission at doors $14 SPC Movie: 'Aladdin' PAR 10 p.m.- 11:59 p.m. Free with valid Marist ID Sunday, 11/21 Dance Show: 'We Belong to the Music' FDR High School 3 p.m to 5 p.m., doors open at 2 p.m. Student admission at doors $8 General admission at doors $14. Monday, 11/22 No events posted. Tuesday, 11/23 No evening classes. Follow modified schedule and see academic calen- dar for details. Wednesday, 11/24 Thanksgiving Break campus www.maristcircle.com PAGE2 - Fire drill • Security Briefs ignites student's temper · By CHRIS RAIA Staff Writer No intro this week. I went so off topic last week on a rant about Taylor Swift that I'm still in a state of shock that I'm allowed to continue writing this column. I'll do my job this week. 11/9 - Champagnat A male student burned popcorn and caused a fire alarm at one in the morning. I hate fire alarm stories. Unless something is actually on fire or the detector was set off by something · that would make me laugh, I stop lis- tening. This time, after the fire de- partment reset the detector and allowed the students to return to their rooms, one disgruntled kid waited for . the popcorn-burning culprit and tried to FIGHT him! He didn't make a few playful jokes or even verbally abuse him a little bit for disrupting every- one's night. No, he apparently had to be restrained by security. I don't think I've ever heard of that happen- ing before. Not even after someone tried to flood Leo in 2009. 10 points. 11111-Midrise An entry officer reported that one of the residents of Mid.rise consistently refuses to present his ID at the front desk. I wish I had more information on this. Did he lose his ID? Is he just putting off getting a new one? Or is he just a jerk who thinks he's above the rules. I don't know the answer, and I don't feel like getting scolded or accl,\sed of slander this week. So ... no points. " 11/12 - Upper N,.ew A female student was sent to the Letter from the Editor It's almost here. After many all-- nighters, papers and projects, our Thanksgiving break is so close I can feelit. . This issue of The Circle has a little bit for everyone. For anyone inter_. ested in the do's and dont's of park~ - The;->· Circle ' ~ • TheStud""' t,_,,., of MoMtCollep Editor-In-Chief: Jacel Egan Jacel.Egan1@marlstedu Editor-In-Chief: Thomas Lotlto Thomas.Lotlto1@marlst.edu Managing Editor: Caitlin Nolan Caltlln.Nolan1@marlst.edu Managing Editor: Philip Terrlgno Ph/lip. Terrlgno1@marlst.edu News Editor: Amanda Lavergne circtenews@gmall.com News Editor: Alyssa Longobucco c/rclenews@gmail.com Opinion Editor: casey Fisk cin;leopinion@gmail.com A&E Editor: Ryan Rivard circleae@g,naJ/.com hospital after allegedly drinking a can and a half of Four Loko. While we're here, let's talk about the ban of this drink in New York. I was a roller coaster of emotions when I heard this. My rational side was relieved because, let's be real, mass-producing a drink this alcoholic near college campuses full of irresponsible borderline alco- holics really just isn't smart. It's like legally selling heroin at the corner deli in the middle of West Baltimore. That said, screw rational thinking and the safety of college students. I'm really hoping colleges go into Prohibition- mode and speakeasies make a come- back. 10 points. 11/13-Foy A party was broken up in Foy. Two J agermeister bottles, a bottle of Bacardi Lemon, a 40 oz. bottle of· Bud Light, 25 Miller Liglits and 25 Busch Lights were all found in the room. I really like the variety there. Everything was poured down the drain, which is sad. I think I need a calculator to add up these points. I don't own one. I haven't taken a math class since freshman year, and that class was Modern Excur- sions. 20 points. 11/13 - Champagnat A student was signing into Cham- pagnat, and the entry officer noticed a big bulge in his sweatshirt. Guess what that bulge was? Yup, two cans of Four Loko. Now, obviously the most exciting possibility the death of the Four Loko Era brings is the po- tential comeback of speakeasies and black market alcohol. I've always been jealous of the prominence of Moonshine m the South, mainly, be- cause I thirik drinking clear liquid.out of glass bottle that just has big X's on ing; flip to News for what went on during the parking seminar. Sports covers what many are calling the double over time football thriller of the past weekend. Just in time for the work overload and mental fatigue everyone is experiencing Lifestyles provides you with some helpful steps Sports Editor: Jim Urso circ/esports@gmail.com Sports Editor: Scott Atkins clrclesports@gmal/.com Staff Writers: Michael Bernardini, Rachel Shockey, Dayna Vaslllk, Robin Mlniter, Ju- llanne Homola.Monica Speranza, Leanna Brlttls, Rachel Maleady, Eric Vander Voort, Michael Garofalo Copy Chief: Emily Berger emlly.berger1@marlst.edu Copy Editors: Monica Speranza, Taylor Mullaney, Elora Stack, Brianna Kelly, Nguyen Pham, Brenna McKinley, Kevin Peterson, Ashley Lampman, Marygrace Navarra it would be pretty awesome. Maybe the East Coast can adopt Four Loko as our very own Moonshine. In real- ity, I know that college students will probably go back to simply getting drunk off of regular beer, but I want to continue convincing myself we could be going back to the 1920s. 30 points. 11/13 -Upper West Security responded to a noise com- plaint in X block, and since the door was left propped open, they were able to simply walk right in. Oops. The house in question wM hosting a large party with a reported 38 at- tendees. That might not sound like a lot, but Upper West housing is not that . big. Security guards found freshmen strewn around the nooks and crannies of the house. In the closet, in the bathroom, upstairs locked in the bedrooms, under the beds ... the kids were everywhere. A can of Four Loko and four 30 oz. bot- tles of Natural Light were confis- cated. All 38 kids were sent away. I kind of wish I saw this. It would have been like watching a dismissal of a group of kids in detention. Hmm ... 70 points. 11/15 - Upper West · This week had two fire alarms that I didn't hate! The first one had . a fight; this one was caused by, quote, "excess aerosol deodorant." That's new. Disclaimer: The Security Briefs are in• tended as satire and fully protected free speed under the First Amendment 9f the Constitution. to destress and take "me" time out during the daily grind. So rest up during your break; we're almost in the final stretch! Caitlin Nolan Managing Editor Llfestyles Editor: Robin Mlnlter clrclehealth@gmall.com Features Editor: Jennifer Meyers clrclefeatures@gmall.com Photography Editor: Ryan Hutton circleshots@gmail.com Graphics Editor: Dayna Vaslllk Web: www.marlstclrcle.com www.twltter.com/marlstclrcle Web Editor: Kerry O'Shea kerry.oshea1@marlst.edu Advertising Manager: Liz Hogan clrcleadvertlslng@gmall.com Distribution Manager: Pete Bogulaski Faculty Advisor: Gerry McNulty gerald.mcnulty@marist.edu ■ ■ op n1on - Thursday, November 18, 2010 www.maristcircle.com PAGE 3 Failing in love: . What makes Marist students undateable By MICHAEL BERNARD I NI Contributing Writer As I am a faithful follower of Rachael Shockey's "Sexual Healing" every week, I've begun to think to myself ... While she discusses how to have a ealthy sex life, what about those students at Marist who AREN'T having a sex life? I'm re- ferring to all the students on this wonderful campus who have been rendered "undateable." Below I leave you a list of all those little things that leave a decent sector of the student body tragically un- touchable and undateable, but defi- nitely relatable. 1) If your pickup line is "I play football" .... We get it, you lure every foe into the Red Fox hole. However, if you're flaunting your athletic ability and think- ing girls will actually care, you're beyond undateable. You should be excommunicated. 2) If you fall for the pickup line "I play football" ... Ladies, a man (or one-night-stand if that's what your really looking for) should be able to draw you in with more than just that. Save yourself. 3) If you wear rainboots far too often ... Sure, wellies come in handy while making the trek to class on those rainy days. But don't look to be changing your relationship status until you From News change out of those boots. Six days in a row is a bit unnecessary. 4) If you read the "Security Briefs" and find that you're in it ... Some people may be after that bad boy or girl, but there's nothing less appealing than a brush with Marist security. 5) If you have a better rela- tionship with a cab driver than with your own parents ... While it may come in handy to have Phatz as your own personal chauffeur for you and your friends, nothing quite screams "daddy issues" like this. 6) If people know you by name but you have never met them before... This doesn't mean you're popular 1 just that your genit.ah, are. 7) If you go to The Loft on a Friday night . .. Or any night for that matter. It's not the first se- mester of freshmen year, broaden those drunk horizons. 8) If you have P l easant Ridge on speed dial... Despite being one of the most common late-night snacks, mentioning chicken bacon ranch in your sleep or leaving the bar early for a slice is far from "hot." 9) If you dance with your han d s on the floor of H atters ... I'm not asking you to do the waltz or tango across the dance floor, but class it up just a bit. People GHB642 / FUCKR St. Francis, the patron saint of the environment. animals and Marlst undateables. come to have a good time, not get a shot of your nether-regions. 10) If you talk about your gym regimen... Thanks to "Jersey Shore," GTL is all the rage. But gentlemen, if you must, talk about it only with your fellow guides. You may be fist pump- ing your way into bachelorhood. 11) If you spend too much time in the cafeteria... Of course, Tracey crafts delicious omelets, but Sif I catch you in the dining hall from 10:45 a.m. until dinner time, you aren't just undateable, you may be in dire need of a hobby. 12) If you puke in the cab prior to leaving campus ... Everyone has one of those nights, but if you can't even han- dle your liquor, how can you handle a dating life? You, my friend, are undateable. There . you have it, Marist! There are a few more weeks left in this semester and New Year's resolutions will be here before you know it. Take this list into consideration and you may be able to land yourself a significant other in no time at all. Parking seminar offers chance to expunge ticket record, highlights the rights and wrongs of car park etiquette By MICHAEL GAROFALO Circle Contributor Students who recently received parking tickets on campus were given an opportunity to reduce their fine by $25. The Student Government Judicial Board in coordination with Director Safety and Security John Gildard, held a parking seminar on Wednes- day, Nov. 10 in the Student Center. "Honestly, I attended the meeting for the sole purpose of not having to pay my $25 parking ticket [and for some free food]," said senior Kelly Furlong. Student Government Association Chief Justice , senior Thomas Wolowski presented a slide show which defined parking violations and corresponding fines as well as explained the process of appeals. Perhaps one of the most contro- versial areas on campus is the cove in the road between the library and the new Hancock Center. Presently, most of the space is taken up by pickup trucks working on the Han- cock site, but it is often filled with students' parked cars. Senior Angie Lieberg said that she was once ticketed in that very loca- tion, but claims there was no sign up indicating that she was breaking the law. She was told that the area is for emergency parking only, but argues that it "doesn't say that any- where." Wolowski said that "even if your hazards are flashing, you will still be issued a ticket," in regard to all restricted zone parking. Furlong resides in Lower Fulton, but her parking assignment is in Beck East, which she hopes to change next semester. ''I got my ticket for being parked in the Lower Fulton after grocery shopping," she said. Furlong is dis- gruntled that her seniority and number of credits did not get her a better parking spot. Students who need to unload cargo can call security at extension 2282 and explain their situation. The dispatcher will assign them a log number, an · d · the student will have 15 minutes to unload. Any tickets issues during that period will be voided. Students who feel that they were wrongly ticketed for any reason can make an appeal to the Student Gov- ernment Judicial Board. The appro- priate form can be obtained from the Security office or SGA office. Students must type an official state- ment of their case, and submit it no more than ten days after the ticket was issued, Wolowski said. "We get . appeals from many stu- dents on anything ranging from medical conditions to sheer lazi- ness," Wolowski said. "We thor- oughly read them and base a decision · based on the statement that the students attach." Lieberg said "I think there should be something where kids can appeal face-to-face." She said that some- times it can be difficult to fully ex- plain the problem in writing. Presently, students are notified of the results of their appeal via e- mail. Despite parking inconveniences, Gildard reminds students that Marist does not charge extra for parking, and that other campuses are experiencing similar issues. AL I CEGOP/CREATIVE COMMONS All those in attendance of the · p arking seminar had their most recent ticket expunged, given that i t was i ssued within the past 10 d ays. features Thursday, November 18, 2010 www.maristcircle.com PAGE4 Pistol Haute: One student's jewelry sales fire off By LEANNA BRITTIS fordable price." r-------=- - - - - ------- - - - - - - - - --__, Circle Contributor Marist's student-run boutique has always been known for selling fun and s t ylish accessories. This year, the boutique decided to do thing s with a more local ap- proach , by featuring products de- signed and hand-made by students, which is some of the most eye-catching and popular jewelry at Fashionology. Ariel Munzer, a senior and fash- ion merchandizing major, started making jewelry six years ago as a hobby in the hqpes of being able to play up her drab work uniform by accessorizing it with fun, bright jewelry. She has now turned that hobby into a mon~ymaking busi- ness she named Pistol Haute . " I was always a crafty kid who threw on cheap , plastic costume jewelry , " Munzer said. " Once I s tarted making my own jewelry, it was just for fun . However, people started asking me to make them pieces; I realized I should proba- bly begin to sell it." Munzer understands how it is for many young women to want a piece of jewelry that they cannot afford. This is the inspiration that defines Pistol Haute. "I am c9nstaµtl y flipping through magazines and seeing pieces of jewelry that I can't af- ford, " Munzer said. "I'll make the piec e instea:d and sell it at an af- It's no wonder why Munzer's jewelry has appeals to so many. The collection has ah eccentric Betsey Johnson look with much more attractive price tags ranging from $12 to $40. Fashionology As- sociate Kira Kazamatsuri feels that Pistol Haute has drawn in customers to the boutique . "Ariel's jewelry has a really unique and quirky sense of style that is easily identifiable and that's part of the reason people are so drawn to it," Kazamatsuri said . "They know that what they are buying is handmade and a one of a kind original. They are al- ways the first pieces to go." As much as the young women at Marist are grateful for Munzer's jeV'fehy, she is ju~t as grateful to those who love and purchas,e her pieces. "FashionologY. has saved me in regards of being a jewelry de- signer, but not only in the money making sense," Munzer said. " I am most flattered when people recognize me and my jewelry, and tell me how much they love it." For life after Fashionology and Marist, Munzer hopes to open a small boutique for her jewelry and run it as a family business. Until thelk she'll continue to make pieces for Fashionology in order to keep Marist students looking chic . cartoon corner By Mike Vogel LEANNA BRITTIS/THE CIRCLE Ariel Munzer Is eager to show her creations to students who visit Fashionology. Tumblr keeps biogs simple By RACHEL MALEADY Circle Contributor It seems that every day we are bom- barded with a new and exciting form of social media. From the ever- changing privacy policies of Facebook to the use of hash tags on Twitter, it can be pretty confusing for some. During a time where it's almost mandatory to have a blog, it's impor- tant for the media platform to be easy to understand and use. This is where Tumblr comes into play. Tumblr is an example of microblog- ging, a _ form of blogging that allows for a quick, to-the-point way of pub- lishing mixed media content . You simply give your e-mail address, password and desired URL (http://blogname.tumblr.com). Tum- blr encompasses a variety of options, including text, photos, quotes, links, audio and video, which all can be ' up- loaded from your phone, browser, desktop or e-mail. If you particularly like a post, you can "reblog'' it, which is similar to retweeting on Twitter. Although Tumblr may seem similar to other forms of social media, it stands out with its ease and accessi- bility. Brett Phares , a professor of media arts at Marist College, echoes the statement of Tumblr's simplicity. ''They pay close attention to the user experience , keep things simple and straightforward for the user, in- stead of the other way around, which is how a software engineer makes us adapt to their tool," Phares said. ''The way they have upped the ante in the look and feel of the tool makes us feel as smart and sophisticated as the tool itself." With various pre-made themes to choose from, creating your own cus- tomizable blog has never been easier. Tumblr does not require any knowl- edge of html or extensive CSS coding, although if you are experienced in these areas, you can create your own theme and publish it to the website for others to use. While other services like Blogspot or Wordpress focus mainly on the textual aspect of blogging, Tumblr is more focused on media-rich posts, such as pictures and videos. Count- less Tumblrs have a theme, ranging from fashion (http://shoelust.tum- blr.com) to food (http://celebratewith- cake . tumblr . CObl). Tumblr also takes on _ a more pro- fessional role, with news organiza- tions such as Newsweek and NPR posting content daily. The front pages of major papers, such as The New York Times and USA Today, with links to their top stories on frontpages. tumblr .com. If you're interested in blogging, but don't have the time to put up with the alternatives , give Tumblr a try. www.marlstclrcle.com THE CIRCLE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1B, 2010 • PAGE 5 Marist professor finds sanctuary in martial arts By JENNIFER SOMMER Circle Contributor Dr . Steven Pearlman seems like your typ i cal Marist professor as he sits comfortably in his small office in Fontaine we . dged between a book shelf and his laptop , but he is much more. Primarily known for his writ- ing and composition theory classes and the long lines outside his office door , most would expect to find him with his nose inside a book rather than delivering round house kicks in a martial arts studio. However , both scenarios are equally as likely. Pearlman is a martial arts expert with an interest in giving back to the community. "I was really surprised when I found out," Kelly Gallucci, a senior and student of Pearlman, said . ''We were in nonfiction and he was teas- ing me about being stressed or something so I said to him, some of us have a book due in a couple of weeks, excuse me for being a little stressed and that's when he told me he had a book." His book called "The Book of Mar- tial Power, " created the martial arts style Genri-Ryu Bujutsu, which means the principled approach to martial arts. It presents universal principles that can be applied to any style of martial arts. It has "canned itself a little niche," Pearlman said. Pearlman attributes his interest • in mar t ial arts to his love of old Kung Fu movies: "I grew up watch- ing those and loved the hell out of them .. " He started practicing Taek- wondo and Shorin-ryu in 1983 and diversified after that. ''My parents wanted me to do it be- cause I was getting picked on in jun- ior high," Pearlman said. "He comes off as a very strict ball buster kind of guy," Gallucci said. "He absolutely terrified me at first . . . but at the end of the day if he pushes you it's because he sees po- tential in you and he's trying to get the best work out of you. It's when he doesn't push you that it's scary." Gallucci continued to describe him as seeming tough and unaffected, . but in reality caring a lot about what students think. "I've always respected him as an instructor , I just gained a new level of respect because he was using his own skills and reaching out to help the student body," Gallucci said after attending Pearlman's self-de- fense lecture in Leo Hall on Oct. 4. When he was in college, Pearlman decided it would be great to extend his knowledge out to the commu- nity . He wanted to create a women's self-defense class but after some research he realized it was not as simple as showing someone how to throw a punch. ''The literature quickly revealed most rapes are dates and acquain- SENSEi NADEEM LONf/FllCKR Martial arts provide a means of self defense, as well as a channel for excess energy. tances," he said. "It's not always so leyway . It can be someone you violent . " know," Gallucci said. He clarified that rape is always vi- Showing people how sexual pred- olent but it does not always involve ators work and how to use their in- a stranger slamming someone into tentions against them is the the floor; therefore physical defense backbone of the class. is not always the best approach. "Predators test their prey in sub- So he created the country's only tle ways," Pearlman said. "And full credit course that integrates ac- while it is never the victim's re- ademic study of sexual assault and sponsibility to stop sexual assault psychological defense tactics train- there are preventative measures. ing. 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The boys quickly By RYAN RIVARD find each other and vow to rush a A&E Editor fraternit y together , making them a ragtag team the audience can root Jay Electronica "Shiny Suit for while watching the show. Theory" fl Jay-Z, The-Dream & CAROLJONES_L/ FLICKR.COM •eonan" isn't the only new show on TBS. "Glory Daze" is a college comedy about a group of freshman who pledge a fraternity in the 80s. In fact, it does feel as if the audi- Charlotte Gainsbourg - After ence has rooted for them before- rapping along to the soundtrack of the characters and their adventures "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless are not terribly original. The pilot Mind" and being called the future of alone features multiple sex jokes , a hip-hop by Rolling Stone , maybe keg the size of a small rocket , porn II Jay ~lectronica will receive the pop- and weed-all the ingredients one ulanty boost he deserves. The New would expect in a show about frat Orleans rapper has signed to Jay- life. However, the solid cast makes Z's Roe Nation label, and as a result the characters seem genuine and we have a new song featuring Hova vulnerable instead of stereotypical, himself and R&B sensation, respon- transforming the "Glory Daze" pilot sible for writing Rihanna's "Uin- from a predictable flop into a show brella," The - Dream. The song, with potential. featuring no straightforward beat, By OLIVIA WONG Columbia Spectator Rushing has never been as pre- dictable-or surprisingly endear- ing-as in TBS's new comedy "Glory Daze." Viewers can . expect crude humor, drug use, and self-inflicted injury galore in this story of four freshman boys adjusting to college life and, of course, rushing a frater- nity. gins by introducing each main char- acter separately. Joel, played by Kelly Blatz, a relative newcomer who appeared in "90210," is the everyman, urged by his family to focus on academics. Jason, played by Drew Seeley , who famously dubbed Zac Efron's singing voice in the first "High School Musical," is a preppy do-gooder whose supremely organized dorm room mirrors his perfectly planned-out life. Brian, played by TV newcomer Hartley Sawyer, is a popular jock who faces pressure from his coach to make baseball his main priority. And Eli, played by Matt Bush from the pop- ular AT&T rollover minutes com- mercials, is the wannabe ladies-man who's really just desper- ate to swipe his v-card. Needless to The show also stars Tim Meadows swells with jazzy swagger intermin- of "Saturday Night Live" and ''Mean gled with frantic applauding. It's Girls," as Joel's comically frustrated apparent Jay-Z's Frank Sinatra of professor. The promise of more hip-hop aspirations have sprinkled screen time for Meadows and the onto his latest protege. The new one-hour comedy, pre- miered on Monday, Nov. 15 at 10 p.m., tells the coming-of-age stories of characters whose experiences at a large state university with a thriv- ing Greek life may seem foreign- yet no less entertaining-to most Columbians. The show, which is set in 1986, be- G On Campus Graduate Programs • Accounting (M.B.A.) • Computer Science (M.S.) • Software Development • Educotion (M.Ed • Educotionol Psychology Professional Certification • Information Systems ) Information Systems Management - Information Technology Management • Mental Heohh ) • Museum Studies (M )• • Public Administration (M.P.A} • School Psychology (M.A.) offered ot the Florence, supporting cast of love interests and roommates could make the differ- ence for this series, turning it into more than gross frat boy humor. 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The collaboration sounds like an uplift- ing, modern yet consolidated "Heal the World," complete with a choir joining Jackson and Akon for the cinematic outro. Girl Talk "All Day" (album) - If you were on the Internet at all on Monday, you may have heard that Girl Talk released his latest album, "All Day, " for free · through his label Illegal Art. The mad, mash-up sci- entist once again combines pop songs from every spectrum imagi- nable , except this time, Gillis lets the samples dwell and resonate more than his previous albums. "All Day" is paced a notch or two slower than "Feed the 1\nimals," allowing you to soak in each part of the care- fully constructed sections of music. If you saw Girl Talk at Marist back in September, you may recognize some of these new songs. Gillis' words on the album: "All Day is in- tended to be listened to as a whole." Gillis even has an option to down- load the album as one lone track. On.ce you start at the top, it's diffi- cult to stop. Kanye West "Chain Heavy" fl Talib Kweli & Consequence - Kanye West's wordplay is turned up to 11 on this G.0.0.D. Friday offer- ing: "This is the making of a master piece / So we broke out the chains and said master pea _ ce. " West ' s bravado combined with Q-Tip's beat and the " Twilight Zone" inducing Theremin sample creates yet an- other satisfying free masterpiece . lifestyles Thursday, November 18, 2010 www.maristcircle.com Sexual Healing: A titillating turkey day By RACHAEL SHOCKEY quantities). Staff Writer ''For 5,000 years, nutmeg has been "I am thankful for my slammin' The image of shoving breadcrumbs into a turkey carcass doesn't exactly ·prompt the average Thanksgiving cel- ebrator to strip down and dart to the bedroom. Watching football and giant balloon floats on parade makes one think of broken bones and bloating rather than getting it on. At face- value Thanksgiving does not present itself as a sexy holiday whatsoever. But truly, any day- even Groundhog Day - can be sexy if you let your cre- ative juices pour. If, by chance, you have some time away from your folks during break - or you just want to quietly relish in some introverted per- sonal sensuality- here are some tips for a sexy Thanksgiving. A feast of aphrodisiacs Experimenting with foods that boost arousal is appropriate for any time of the year, but now is a great time to look into it. Many traditional Turkey Day foods are believed to contain nat- ural sex drive sustainers. Chocolate, vanilla and oysters are some of the more popular aphrodisiacs, but the power of the pumpkin often goes un- acknowledged. Molly Edmunds from http://science.discovery.com, writes, ''In studies conducted by the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, the scent of the Thanksgiving staple was fourid to increase penile blood flow by 40 per- cent. The scent was also found to in- crease sexual desire in women." Multiple studies have concluded that pumpkin is one of the most arousing scents for men. But some of us simply aren't pump- But truly, any day- even Ground- hog Day - can be sexy if you let your creative juices pour. kin-pie people. In that case, there are plenty of alternative edible arousers. Nuts, particularly pine nuts, walnuts and almonds, are regarded as aphro- disiacs, as are cinnamon and nutmeg, all of which can top off pretty much any dessert. Nutmeg is a particularly mighty one (apparently it's also a hal- lucinogen when consumed in large known for its medicinal and sensual sex organs" properties... [It] can swee~en the breath (for those after-dinner kisses), increase body temperature, and bring a sense of well-being to your favorite dinner companion," writes Tinamarie Bernard in an article on sexy Thanks- giving food at http://examiner.com. And you don't have to wait for dessert to get turned on. Your cran- berry sauce delivers a sizeable dose of vitamin C for your adrenal glands, prepping you for an orgasm. Celery, which can be easily incorporated into stuffing, "contains androsterone-a powerful male hormone that stimu- lates female sexual arousal," writes Claire Daniel at http://yourtango.com. As for turkey, there's debate over whether it possesses natural aphro- disiac potential, or the high level of fa- tigue-inducing tryptophan it contains causes the opposite in its eaters. How- ever, we do know that sex-obsessed surrealist Salvador Dali was a huge fan of turkey, so the bird must have something appealing to offer. Sexy cinematic plotlines built around Thanksgiving time. It's hard to appreciate the sensual- ity of a story-of~Thanksgiving movie when you know that poor Pocahontas is being terribly misrepresented. Skip ''The New World" and opt for a movie with a chaotic turkey dinner and a salacious sex scene. "Pieces of April," starring Katie Holmes, is an intense story about an estranged daughter who hosts a terribly awkward Thanksgiving for her family. The sex- ual chemistry between Holmes's char- acter and her boyfriend is beyond fiery. ''The Ice Storm" from 1997 is all about alcohol and sexual experimen- t1:ltion in the early 1970s, with a little bit of Thanksgiving thrown in. If you haven't seen last year's "Funny Peo- ple," the film includes sex between Adam Sandler and Leslie Mann, as well as an unconventional gathering of people for the big November dinner. And then there's "Brokeback Moun- tain" ... we'll always · have Brokeback Mountain. All four films score high (between 82 percent and 87 percent) on popular film-rating site http://rottentomatoes.com. At the dinner table, give thanks for your health, your loved ones, the priv- ilege of going to college, the joy that the second season of "Glee" has brought you, etc., but on your own time, give thanks to your body and all the perks it offers you. This is a per- fect time to take a hand mirror to your nether regions and get to know your- self and your greatest points of pleas- ure better (you may even discover new sensations that you'll want to try out in your next sexcapade with a part- ner). Instead of throwing yourself into a vagina workshop with other people, conduct a private one, and take some time to explore each part of your vulva. The website http://vaginism us-awareness- network.org offers dozens of pages of extensive information on the female sexuality and getting to know your vulva. The site is centered on the goal of ridding women of vaginismus, a condition in which the vaginal muscles contract out of anxiety asso- ciated with penetration of the vagina. There's plenty to explore in penis- land as well. "Some males are jeal- ous that females have a 'G Spot' that, when stimulated, results in a high level of sexual excitement ... [But] males have an 'A Spot,"' writes sex educator Sue Johanson on her web- site. It's your prostate, and it's pos- sible to reach an exquisite orgasm by stimulating it. Mastering prostate stimulation takes comfort and famil- iarity with your equipment, as your "A Spot" is most easily reached through the anus. If you're intrigued, there is a thoughtful, accessible arti- cle on it by Sex Education Corre- spondent Isabella Snow called ''The Male G-Spot" at http://askmen.com. - On a more responsible note, the free tim'e ybu have over break may be a good opportunity to treat your goods to a wellness check-up at a local Planned Parenthood or clinic, to ensure that everything is STI-free and ready for duty. These places tend to set aside time each week for walk-ins, so you should be able to find a time that will ~ork for you. PAGES Drink du Jour Drink f:INllY your ltre's Hltdl Here are three drinks for when wildlife gets involved in your _per~ sonal life. For you cicy-slick:ers, these recipes will chauffeur you on the road to recovery after the shock o seeing a wild animal ~vanting through campus. The animals creep- ing around the Marist campus that have scared the pants •off me include the Midrise skunk, the p~ck of deer in the U_p_pe:r Fulton parking lot and several black cats that have crossed my path on the Fulton bridge. John Gildard; what was that ou said about a orown bear? · In the event that you ~rout your window to find your fellow Marist students running around outside, screaming about wild animals, it's time to pull out a pair of slippers, a smoking jacket and a high backed chair, and whip up one of these ba- bies: For when brown bears (or, in this weather, P9lar bears) attack: · Creme de menthe • milk • 1 packet of hot cocoa mix a bar of chocolate • 2 giant marshmallows Heat up milk in microwave, mix in hot chocolate mix with one shot of the mint liquor, add in ¼ of the bar of chocolate and garnish with the marshmallows. For when you're shocked by flock of dive-bombing se~s: • 1 shot of After Shock cinnamon liquor · 1 cup of apple cider · a pinch of ground nutmeg • a pinch of ground cloves • Heat up tlie cider on the stove with the nutme~and cloves, when it comes to a li t boil, take it of the stove and a d the After Shock For when you are hissed at by the bitter groundhogs: : . 1 16 ounce bottle of cranberry JUlCe • 2 tablespoons of maraschino cherry juice • 1 scoop of pink lemonade mix • 1-2 shots cointreau • Ble;nd until smooth, garnish with a cherry Ban frigid-weather funks . with winter workouts By MONICA SPERANZA ~(aff Writer Although the fall has been pretty forgiving thus far, winter will soon be upon us, bringing cold and snow. The extreme weather of the brutal winters we get in this area can severely impede our regular workouts and fitness. Not only is it painful to walk to the gym because it's cold, but it's risky to take a run in the snow, where we're likely to slip or have an asthma attack. Fortunately, there are many indoor and out- doo~ alternatives for staying in shape during the winter months. If you don't want to make the trek to the gym, try to formulate an at-home wor out. Not only can you easily search "workout videos" on YouTube and come up with plenty of 10-minute workouts, but there are several fitness websites that provide workout videos and instructions as well. Create an ac- count on http://sparkpeople.com, and enjoy the options there. Try http://bodyrock.tv for demop.str~- tions of home wotkouts; too ' : Marist periodically offers Zumba classes, but you can also buy Zumba DVDs to use at home. The Total Body Transformation Sys- tem DVD Set at http://zumba.com is $59.95; you can find single DVDs from the set at http://ama- zon.com for less. There are other fitness options that don't require going on web- sites or buying expensive DVDs. Chances are, many of us may wind up escaping the winter by watching TV in our rooms. In- stead of mindlessly munching while staring at the TV or com- puter screen, try jogging in place while you watch an episode or doing crunches during the com- mercials. Or instead of watching TV at all, have yourself a dance party while you clean-both of which burn calories. In fact, an hour of general house cleaning can burn up to 300 calories. As cold as it can get in the win- tertime, once you get moving, you will warm up. One sure-fire cardio workout is shoveling snow. De- pending on your stature, an hpur of shoveling can burn up to 500 calories, and you'll definitely heat up. For those who don't ski, snow- board, ice skate or do other win- ter sports, there's always sledding. We view sledding as a fun recreational activity, but it can be · hard work. An hour of in- tense sledding (i.e. repeatedly climbing up a steep hill carrying a sled) can burrt up to 550 calo- ries. Considering that we have de- cent hills in front of the library and by the river, break down a cardboard box or use anything else that can act as a makeshift sled, and go to it-assuming there will be snow soon. Whether you're doing 10-minute ab workouts in your bedroom or playing in the snow, don't let win- ter infringe upon your fitness. www.marlstclrcle.com THE CIRCLE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 • PAGE 9 A geocacher's guide to the galaxy By ROBIN MINITER Lifestyles Editor Fate was not on our side the arbi- trary Thursday afternoon that Caitlin Nolan (your trusty manag- ing editor) and I decided that it was a perfect day for a geocache. For you "muggles" - this time defined as a "non-geocacher" - geocaching in an outdoor sporting activity in which hide-and-seek containers are hid- den all around the world, with the goal of being discovered by a fellow cacher. With a handheld GPS and coordinates found posted on the geo- caching websites, the adventurers hunt for containers stuffed with log- books and small tchotchkes. Armed with nary a clue, we tromped through the wooded under- growth of Quiet Cove in search of one of the over 1.2 million caches planted worldwide. We may have had a flashlight, but the battery was going. We may have had a camera, but no memory card. We may have had the latest in geocacl)ing iPhone apps, but it was acting a little wonky. But what we did have to our credit was a sense of humor and gusto to put our fear of brown bears and peripheral furry critters aside for the sake of bringing Circle read- ers a tale of adventure and triumph. Sadly, this isn't that tale. No treasure was found. Thankfully, no ticks were either. As a token of hindsight, we bring some sage ad- vice to you Indiana Jones wannabes for your next adventure - as well as ours. Dress warm. Much to everyone's dismay and denial, the Fall 2010 edition of the New York winter has arrived. With no cafeteria trays to sled on (though I hear those twin x-long mattresses work quite nicely), this can be your alternate extra-extra-curricular ac- tivity. But, be sure to dress for it. Hats, preferably with a furry trim, are all the geocaching rage; so are old Christmas sweaters from Good- will. If you plan on spending lots of time in the cold, forgo layering up with cotton - it'll only trap mois- ture and make you chillier at the end of the day. Go for a wicking fab- ric - UnderArmor makes a mean spandex - and a pair of toe socks. We're bringing 'em back. Carb up. Personally, if I'm not fed every 27 minutes I get ornery (and ornery dread-heads are the worst kind). Being out in the frost can increase your metabolism by at least 20 per- cent, leading to hunger pangs and questions of why this was a good idea in the first place. Well, fear not. Your very own Hudson Valley is home .to a plethora of good eats that'll keep you on the prowl for hours. Rock da Pasta in New Paltz specializes in wheat and gluten free pasta with all the fixin's, while the smoldering mounds of mac 'n cheese from the Eveready Diner are fa. mous the Food Network over. The Apple Pie Bakery Cafe down the road at the Culinary Institute of America offers generous loaves of bread so freshly baked, you'll never want to lay eyes on that loaf of Won- der Bread again. Bring the proper tools. And now for the good stuff; you may not yet feel like a proper geocacher yet, but you can at least haphaz- ardly pretend to be one. While many varieties of handheld GPS's can be found at Best Buy and the sorts, the iPhone and Droid offer a variety of applications ranging from free to a few more dollars-and-change. But, remember, you tend to get what you pay for. And, naturally, bring a light source if you plan on starting yopr expedition any time after noon. I kid you not, a headlamp works phe- nomenally and will only add to your badass geocaching street cred. And street cred in general- who could- n't use some of that? It's necessary that you bring a trinket to leave - be- hind in the cache. Go crazy! If you choose a themed mission, leave something accordingly. If my mem- ory serves me correct, Cait and I w:ere hunting for a box containing silver bullets. We brought a rubber smiley face bendy-man. Don't do that. It's all about respect. Before you go off on your merry adventure, be aware of your sur- roundings. Bring a map of the state park, or at the very least, know your way a.round Fern Tor. We here at the Circle are law-abiding citizens and in no way advocate trespassing. But - and there's always a but - if you find yourself caught in the strong arm of the law, stay calm. Present ID. Nod head. Evacuate the area (not that I would know anything about such circumstances ... ), and be re- spectful. Same with the land that you find yourself on. The Geocacher's Creed, available online, provides eth- ical search guidelines. Essentially, don't go putting yourself in harm's way; minimize your impact on na- ture; respect private property; and avoid public alarm. Geocaching can also prove to be a way of harnessing and honing your stealth skills. Addi- tional street cred, check. There is no better way to explore your surroundings than with your own two feet. Get out there - GPS, ugly Christmas sweater and head- lamp in hand - and explore what our humble Valley has to offer. If you don't have means of transportation, there are even rumors of caches hid- den on our very own campus! ROBIN MINITER/THE CIRCLE Take a walk on the wild side: GPS in hand, set out on your own geocaching adventure. Thankfully gi _ ving in to . some "me time" By DAYNA VA.SIUK Graphics Editor In life we all do stupid things, often when we're feeling pressure and stress. This weekend I decided to treat myself to spontaneity before I faced a stressful week. I colored my hair with what I thought would be a soft, strawberry blonde, and I was horrified when I turned out looking like redheaded Rihanna. Needless to say, my Sunday was no longer a relaxing day off. I set my alarm that night for 9 a.m. on Mon- day so I could sprint to Rite Aid to get Oops Hair Color Remover to remedy my disaster. Thankfully, my hair was back to its natural roots just in time for my 2 p.m. class. I am sure you're probably wonder- ing what my hair-coloring blunder has to do with stress relief. Studies show that when you're stressed out or in a bad mood, it's ha-rd to feel your best, and let's face it: feeling your best requires feeling beautiful from the inside out. I assumed that trying a beauty treatment to en- hance my outside appearance would alleviate the anxiety I was feeling on the inside. Fortunately, my mis- take was fixable, but because there aren't "Oops" kits for all the slip-ups we make, we should take thought- ful measures to protect our minds and bodies. Wash away your tr ou bles. It is important for all of us to have "me-time." This can simply mean turning off all your electronics and just zoning out. You'll notice the benefits of a routine like this even if you do it for just half an hour a day. Giving yourself a facial or painting your toenails without being con- stantly interrupted by numerous texts or e-mails will improve your ability to focus later, not to mention improve your appearance. You can also try clearing your head while cleaning up. Studies show that taking a hot shower is a great way to relax muscles, like in the neck or back. It can reduce al- lergy symptoms and even help re- duce acne and water weight. The cortisol levels in our bodies increase when we are stressed, causing us to overeat, gain unwanted weight and bloat. Although it tastes worth it at the time, we retain excess water weight when we eat too much junk food. The steam in the shower can help a person lose weight by raising body temperature. Although you may not come out of the shower looking like a Victoria's Secret model, your metabolism is tem- porarily increased by your elevated body temperature, and you drop ex- cess water weight by sweating . This sweating can also help your skin by flushing out the cortisol in the body through our sweat glands. Between the steam and the sweat (which con- tains salt that kills the acne-caus- ing bact~ria), a hot shower can open up our pores, removing the oil and dirt deep in the skin. Enough gloom; get glowing. If you want to hold onto your radiant skin, you may want to reconsider being confrontational. When we have issues with a friend or significant other, it may be better to take a deep breath and cool off before getting into a heated argument. Holding on to frustration with a disagreement for an extended period of time only produces higher stress hormone levels that neg- atively affect our health and appear- ance. Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry at Ohio State University, suggests that prolonged surges of these hormones will un- doubtedly affect our immune systems. It takes more effort to stay mad at someone than just letting things go, plus, everyone looks prettier with a smile. According to http://livestrong.com, smiling can help reduce symptoms associated with anx- iety. Dr. Mark Stibich, consultant at Columbia University, writes that "if you can slow your breathing down and change your expression, you may be able to turn around the stress cas- cade." We all are going to have dis- agreements. By talking calmly, we will not only improve our internal health, but we will also better maintain that youthful glow in our cheeks. Next time you find yourself in an argument, think to yourself how the best revenge is walking away beautiful and radiant! Give thanks to yourself for your.hard work this semester, respect your need for peace of mind and confront stress with a smile. www.maristcircle.com Women's Basketball MANHATTAN, KAN. - The Marist women's basketball traveled to Manhattan, Kan. for the team's season opener Friday after- noon. Their game against St. John's was part of the opening round of the Commerce Bank Wildcat Classic at Kansas State University's Bram- lage Coliseum. The Red Storm jumped out to an early lead and entered halftime up 27-18. Despite Marist pulling within three points early in the sec- ond half, the Foxes could never quite catch up and St. John's pulled out a 64-50 victory. Senior Erica Al- lenspach was the high scorer for the Foxes with 10 points. After the loss, Marist was entered into the consolation game and bat- tled Grambling State for third place in the tourp.ament. Junior Brap.dy Gang tallied a career-high 19 points as the Foxes cruised to an 82-61 vic- tory. Allenspach, sophomore for- THE CIRCLE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 • PAGE 10 The Fox T r ot Quick hits of the week in Marist athletics ward Kate Oliver and junior guard Corielle Yarde also scored in the double figures. The Foxes shot 46.2 percent from the field and 45 percent from three- point range. Marist also led in al- most all statistical categories including a 41-32 edge in rebounds and outscored Grambling 36-10 in the paint. Marist will continue their road trip when they travel to Burlington, Vt. for a game against the Univer- sity of Vermont Catamounts in the first game of the TD Bank Classic. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Men's Basketball VILLANOVA, P.A. - The Marist men's basketball team lost their opening game of the 2010- 2011 campaign on Tuesday night in Philadelphia against nationally ranked Villanova, 84-47. The Red Foxes kept the game within reach in the first half. Marist trailed by 11 at halftime, but was outscored 48-22 in the se . cond half by the No. -6 ranked Wildcats. Marist was led by freshman for- ward Jay Bowie, who scored 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting. Bowie sunk 2-of-4 from behind the arc. The Red Foxes shot 15-fo-57 from the floor, including 5-for-25 from three-point range. In the contest, Marist starters included Korey Bauer, Menelik Watson, Dejuan Goodwin, Jay Bowie and Sam Prescott. Volleyball POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist volleyball team bested Fairfield on Senior Day this week- end before dropping the regular sea- son finale to Siena. The Foxes celebrated Senior Day Saturday afternoon before they bat- tled Fairfield _ in their final µo.me game. Senior Lindsey Schmid led Marist with 12 kills, seven service aces, and seven total blocks. Fair- field was only able to capture one set in a 3-1 loss (25-20, 25-16, 15-25, 25-14). Junior Leeann Harridsleff added six kills and six blocks for Marist, Before the match, the Foxes hon- ored seniors Schmid, Emily Brosky, Allie Burke and Raeanna Gutkowski. The squad then travelled to Loudonville, N.Y. to close out the regular season with a match against Siena. Schmid once again stared for the Foxes with 11 kills and four total blocks, but Siena proved to be too powerful as they dropped the Foxes 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-13). Next up for Marist is the MAAC Championships at ESPN's Wide World of Sports CompJex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The No. 7 Foxes will take on No. 10 Rider in the ten- team tournament which begins Thursday, Nov. 18. The winner of that match will meet No. 2 Iona later that evening. Red Hot Fox: LaMacchia to conclude stellar career ByJIM URSO Sports Editor With the score knotted at 10 in the second quarter of Marist's home fi- nale with Dayton, senior James LaMacchia received a punt at the Marist 18-yard line, dodged a num- ber of defenders en route to the Marist 42-yard line. The play was not incredibly consequential, but it was illustrative of the unclassifiable dimension LaMacchia has brought to the Red Foxes offense. With each missed defender, crowd excitement escalates. When the ball is in his hands, there is a sense that any- thing can happen. On Saturday, fans at Tenney Sta- dium witnessed James LaMacchia From Page 12 scamper through traffic and evade challenging defenders for the last time. LaMacchia grabbed nine catches for 88 yards in Marist's 2010 home finale, a double overtime loss to Dayton. In recent weeks, LaMacchia has broken a number of Marist all-time records, including those for recep- tions and receiving yards. "He's so slippery whenever he gets his hands on the ball," Marist head coach Jim Parady said. "He's a guy we constantly try to get the ball whenever we can." Currently, LaMacchia has com- piled 798 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 2010. His 71 catches is a Marist single-season record. He currently ranks fourth in the Foot- ball Championship Subdivision (FCS) in all-purpose yardage. According to LaMacchia, dodging defenders is a lea.med skill. "It comes from being aware of cov- erage," LaMacchia said. "I expect defenders to be in certain places. It takes practice to feel comfortable with the ball." "It hasn't hit me yet," LaMacchia said of his final game at home. "I don't even know how I'll feel after this week." The Red Foxes' battle with the Pi- oneer Football League power Day- ton provided players, coaches and fans great anticipation for the com- ing years. However .. something will certainly be missing without no. 19?s game breaking abilities. RYAN HllTTON/THE CIRCLE W ith one ga m e r e m a i n ing, L.aM a cchia has alrea dy b rok en the Marist s i ngle- season record for r eceptions (71). Foxes split weekend home games in race for MAAC finals a game plan in which certain line- man would drop back into zones on each side in an effort to keep the agile Valentino in the middle of the field. Valentino, however, was sim- ply too quick to contain. Marist received the ball to start the initial overtime. On the first play, Reilly aimed for senior tight end Chris Ortner, who made a mag- nificent grab landing in the end zone for a touchdown and a sepa- rated shoulder. The catch propelled Marist to a 34-27 lead. "With their offense playing so well, we needed to score a touch- down on that possession," Ortner said. Marist ran the same play in the second quarter, completing a 29- yard pass to Ortner and putting the Red Foxes in position to take a 13- 10 lead. After Ortner's touchdown, the Fly- ers struck back with a seven play drive that resulted in a three-yard Taylor Harris touchdown. Trailing 34-33, Dayton needed to convert the ensuing extra point to continue the contest . After Marist attempted to ice the kicker with a timeout, Day- ton's Nick Klavin lined up beside several screaming members of the Marist band. Klavin's kick ascended and clanked off the left upright, causing a momentary mini explo- sion of cheering at Tenney Stadium. The outburst of cheers was soon si- lenced when players and fans saw the referees raise their hands, indi- cating the ball had bounced inside the uprights and the kick was good. Dayton received the ball first in the second overtime and one play took a 41-34 lead on a touchdown pass from Valentino to Luke Bellman. "He creates things with his feet, he's a good thrower," Parady said. ''More so than all that: he's a great competitor. He just wills his team down the field in the critical situa- tions." With 7:12 left in the fourth quar- ter, Valentino ran for a six-yard touchdown to thrust the Flyers to their first lead of the game at 27-20. With 2:35 to play, Harris was stopped by linebacker Kees Cough- lin just inches short of the first- down marker on a fourth-and-two play. The short yardage stand gave Red Foxes the ball back at their own 24. With 76 yards to go, Reilly trotted onto the field and preceded to drive his team into scoring position. On fourth-and-10 from the Dayton 11- yard line, after three consecutive in- completions, Reilly hit Michael Rios for a touchdown. The roaring crowd was reminiscent OF Marist's last- second win over PFL contender Jacksonville in 2009. "I thought, 'I just have to do it, give my receiver a chance,"' Reilly said. ''They blitzed everyone and I saw man coverage. The receiver [Rios] made a great play on the ball. I didn't know he caught it until I heard the crowd screaming." The Red Foxes jumped out to a 7- 0 lead after an efficient 72-yard drive that took 12 plays and 7:50. The drive concluded with a one-yard rush from Calvin McCoy. Jason Meyers' field goal extended the lead to 10-0 early in the second quarter. The Flyers struck back, scoring 10 points in under four minutes. According to Reilly, striking back was "huge" at this juncture in the game. "I'm sure they came in and looked at our record," he said. Marist scored 10 consecutive points between the second and third quar- ter. Reilly's 14-yard touchdown strike to Greg Whipple gave Marist a 20-10 lead with 13:18 remaining in the third quarter. Valentino then marched his team back, scoring 1 7 unanswered points before Reilly's game tying drive. Marist will conclude its season next Saturday at Georgetown of the Patriot League. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. LaMacchia doesn't think Marist will let down after such a hard fought and emotional loss. "Once the game starts, you put it all out there," he said. www.marlstclrcle.com THE CIRCLE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010 • PAGE 11 Ex-pro _ s share thoughts on instant replay By PHILIP TERRIGNO Managing Editor Baseball and football are consid- ered the two most popular profes- sional sports in the United States, with NASCAR and basketball trail- ing close behind. Both the NFL and MLB, the governing bodies of foot- ball and baseball, function as highly structured, harshly regulated busi- ness enterprises. Yet, for two ultra successful leagues that gross billions of dollars annually, the NFL and MLB have two vastly different, conflicting atti- tudes towards the use of the instant replay. The immediate replaying of video footage of an event, after it has been recorded can easily determine the outcome of a game since the video evidence can correct a decision that a human official may have initially made. While baseball has traditionally kept its distance from implementing an instant replay system, the NFL has embraced it. Both of these decisions have drawn strong opinions from fans, players, media members, officials and team executives. Former professional players can provide a fresh perspective on the issue, particularly those who com- peted in the time before instant re- play entered the sphere of sp6rts discussions. Marist head softball coach Joe Au- sanio and Marist football defensive backs coach Larry Riley are two such individuals. Baseball On June 2, 2010, the sports world watched in horror as Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga's chance at a perfect game was ended after umpire Jim Joyce called a Cleveland Indians runner safe at first base. Video evidence revealed that the ball clearly beat the runner to the base. If Joyce's decision was overturned, Galarraga would have successfully retired 27 batters in a row. "I felt horrible for [Galarraga]," Ausanio said. "As a pitcher myself, you're facing the best hitters in the world. To be able to retire 27 straight and have that taken away, that's tough to swallow." In an extremely personable move, Joyce embraced Galarraga after the game and publicly apologized for missing the call - an extremely un- characteristic move fo:r a profes- sional referee to make. ''Years ago, umpires had an ego," Ausanio said. "As big of an ego as the players did. They didn't like their calls questioned and you did- n't show them up." Ausanio was drafted in 1988 by the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched for five organizations in his 10-year professional career, including the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Colorado Rockies. His last season playing profes- sionally was 1997. "If you look at the umpires, a lot of those guys were umpiring when I was there years ago," Ausanio said. "They're getting older. I'm sure their reflexes aren't the same and I'm sure that their eyesight isn't the same." MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and his staff have not completely ig- nored the clamoring for instant re- play implementation. In 2008, the MLB instituted the use of instant replays to determine disputed home run calls - fair or foul, in or out of the ballpark and fan interference. "Based on the playoffs and World Series that I watched this year, I think theres no question that the [MLB] needs to visit the use of in- stant replay for all calls," Ausanio said. "And now just for homeruns, fair or foul and out and safe." Drenched in tradition, baseball and its followers have long clung to the notion of the game's "human el- ement" and how sacred the umpires are to the sport's lore. ''There is no clock in baseball, baseball has that uniqueness about it," Ausanio said. "I think that in the end, if you did a stTaw poll of players, they would rather get the call right because it can impact a lot. The ultimate goal is to get the call right." Football Riley considers the AFC Champi- onship game during the 1979-1980 NFL season as a major moment in the leagues pre-instant replay years that could have benefitted from its use. In the contest, officials ruled that a Houston Oilers receiver was out 6f bounds after catching a pass when it appeared he landed in the end- zone for a touchdown. Houston went on to lose the game to the Terry Bradshaw-led Pitts- burgh Steelers. "They only had several camera an- gles at that time," Riley said. ''What they had, it showed the [receiver] with both feet down, but it was never shown again." After earning two All-America ac- colades two times during his career at Salem College, Riley signed with the Denver Broncos and was a member of the famous "Orange Crush" defense. Riley played on the Broncos 1977 Super Bowl team and played one year with the New York Jets before compiling a three-year career in the Canadian Football League. ''When I played, you could hit a re- ceiver downfield," Riley said. "On the defensive line, you could head slap." The NFL first adopted a limited instant replay system in 1986 and the current system - with the "chal- lenge" of on-field calls- was adopted in 1999. According to Riley, football in 2010 is too quick and too chaotic to be of- ficiated by the naked eye alone. "[The officials-] have seen the play, but the difference is that these kids are faster, stronger and have a quicker twitch," Riley said. ''These kids are just so athletic and the agility level is superior to when I played." Similar to baseball, age may play a factor in the difficulty of calls that officials are required to make. ''The referees and umpires are sea- soned veterans," Riley said. "At that age, you don't see [a play] as clearly as you think you see it. Once they've done so many games, there are cer- tain situations imprinted and en- coded in their mind." Professional football has long been lauded as the perfect l}lade-for- television sport and the instant re- COURTESY OF GOREDFOXES.COM Softball coach Joe Ausanio pitched for five clubs in his 10 year pro career. play process, which includes an offi- cial watching a game clip under a black-hooded unit, adds to the the- atrical element of the sport. Starting in 2005, instant replay was used in post-season college foot- ball games, including all 28 bowl _ games and the Division I Football Championship Subdivision, Divi- sion II and Division III n«tional championship games. It is unclear whether or not the technology will be implemented in the Pioneer Football League, the conference in which Marist com- petes. "I don't see it happening anytime soon," Riley said. "It's a costly thing and it has to be budgeted with the networks. Someone has to split the costs." The MLB does not currently take full advantage of instant replay technology and changes might be in store for the NFL's system, includ- ing allowing coaches to challenge plays after the two-minute warning in each half. In these two extremely transpar- ent, well organized leagues, the ben- efits of having instant replay are tangible, yet not immediately em- braced. ''You have three factions," Ausanio said, "owners, players and [offi- cials]. The media will push the in- stant replay and the umpires will fight it the most because of their egos and the umpires union." Foxes compete in regional championships By ERIC VANDERVOORT Staff Writer The Marist men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Northeast Regional Championships last Saturday at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Conn. The men's team finished with 288 points, which is their best score in program history at regionals. This earned them a 10th place finish, which ties a program record. The Red Foxes finished ahead of strong programs like H · arvard and Yale, and 24 points behind UMass for ninth place. Syracuse won the meet with 56 points, followed closely by MAAC Champion Iona with 63 points. ''They ran extremely well, I'm so proud of each and every one of them," coach Pete Colaizzo said. Matt Flint was Marist's top fin- isher for the third consecutive week, finishing in 30th place overall with a time of 30:52.7 in the 10,000 meter race. Junior Will Griffin was close behind Flint, placing 38th in 31:04.9. Sophomore Arquimedes Delacruz was third for the Red Foxes and 61st overall, finishing in a time of 31:29.25. Shortly after him was freshman Ken Walshak, whose time of 31:42.8 earned him a 72nd place finish. Seniors Nick Webster and · Tim Keegan made up the rest of Marist's runners, as Webster placed 87th in 31:56.6, and Keegan in 128th with a time of 32:38.3. Junior Adam Vess was unable to finish the race due to injury, but Co- laizzo said this did not take away from the team's performance. "It was great to overcome his loss," he said, "that's the beauty of having a strong team." The Marist women's team finished 23rd in the Northeast Regionals with 712 points, 12 points behind Rhode Island. Syracuse placed first on the women's side as well, with 78 points. The Red Foxes were led yet again by freshman Kiersten Anderson, who finished the 6,000 meter course in 21:29.6, placing 52nd overall. "Keirsten ran really, really well," Colaizzo said. "For her to place top 50 in a competitive region is a really good start to her career." Colaizzo also said that Anderson has transitioned well into the col- lege cross country environment, and that "she's been a great leader as a freshman." Anderson thanks her teammat~s, saying that "everyone is really sup- portive, and they helped to make the transition from high school to college, which is much more com- p~titive, easier." Other runners for the Red Foxes included Briana Crow (153rd, 23:01.7), Katie Messina (162, 23:08.2), Erin O'Reilly (176th, 23:18:.4), Kathryn Sheehan (177th, 23:20.5) and Jillian Corley (184th, 23:39.8). Both the men's and women's teams will look to "finish out the season with style," as Colaizzo said, in the ECAC/IC4A Championships. They will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 at Van Cortlandt Park, in the Bronx. s orts Thursday, November 18, 2010 www.maristcircle.com Former pro athletes on Instant replay Bowie Scores 14 against Villanova Page 11 · PAGE 12 Foxes fall in double OT thriller on senior day ByJIM URSO Sports Editor With Pioneer Football League (PFL) powerhouse Dayton coming to Poughkeepsie on Saturday, it seemed Teasonable to anticipate a lopsided loss in the finale of the football Marist football team's home schedule. In- stead, fans experienced an en- thralling college footbaU game in which Marist would set records in the midst of a blow-for-blow melee that needed two overtimes to pro- nounce a winner. The conclusion, though, would be emblematic of Marist's struggles throughout the season to make cru- cial plays in crunch time. Trailing 41-34 in the second overtime, Tommy Reilly's pass was inter- cepted, ending the game and sealing a share of the PFL championship for the I:lyers (10-1, 8-0 PFL). "It's really frustrating," Reilly said, "we're just not doing enough little things to win the game." In a contest which Marist ran the ball 15 times for just five yards, Reilly was given the opportunity to sling the ball all over the field. By the game's end, the junior quarter- back shattered the program's sin- gle-game records for completions (35), pass attempts (51) and yards RYAN Hl1TTON/THE CIRCLE After being benched against Davidson on Nov. 6, quarterback Tommy Reilly (above, right) shattered Marist's single-game records in completions, attempts and yardage. (417). Reilly threw for three scores, but also tossed three interceptions, including his last throw of the af- ternoon. "Their guy came free off the edge and had the rush , " Reilly said. ''I couldn't step into the pass and it was just underthrown. The DB [de- fensive back] made a good play. I made a poor decision." Reilly was benched on Nov. 6 in a home matchup against Davidson after Marist fell behind 18-0 in the first half. ''We're competing," Marist head coach Jim Parady said. "And if I thought we weren ' t then I'd have a real serious issue .with what's going on. But sometimes plays just don't hit for you at the end." Parady told his players to leave the locker room with their heads held high. "It was a great college football game to be a part of," he said. "I think our program took steps forward today because of this performance." Marist wide receiver James LaMacchia concluded his career at Tenney Stadium with nine catches for 88 yards. ''This game proved we can play with any team in this con- ference," LaMacchia said. "It was great to show that." The loss dropped Mari st to 3-7 overall, 1-5 at home and 2-6 in the PFL, a disappointing season for a team which finished tied for fifth in the PFL in 2009. In 2010, Marist lost five home games by three, four, six, seven and seven points. The Flyers were led by quarter- back Steve Valentinb, who compiled 311 total yards. Valentino con- nected on 16 of 31 passes for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He added 84 yards on the ground. Valentino was named Pioneer Foot- ball League Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his performance. He now holds a 19-2 record as a starter. "He's the best offensive weaponin the PFL," senior defensive back Rory Foley said. "He takes defenses out of their game and tries to bait guys in coverage. It's tough to keep guys in the right spot." Since Marist entered the game with only one sack, coaches devised SEE A GAME, PAGE 10