Football team's loss disappoints alumni Poge6 ◄ • Welcome to the freak show A&E Page 10 lfC e The student newspaper of Marist College VOLUME 69 ISSUE 3 FOUNDED IN 1965 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Marist alum, Bill O'Reilly, '71, debuts new book ByMAWKARAO Circle Contributor Bill O'Reilly '71, one of Marist's most notable alumni, recently de- buted the fourth installment of his New York Times bestselling quadrilogy of historical thrillers, "Killing Patton." The book profiles United States Army General George S. Patton, a decorated World War II hero who may not have the same name-brand recog- nition as the other historical fig- ures profiled in O'Reilly's series (Lincoln, Kennedy and Jesus), but nonetheless led a controversial life that served as inspiration for an Oscar-winning film. As for O'Reilly, his typically con- servative angles as the host of the long-running Fox News program "The O'Reilly Factor" is not al- ways in line with the liberal at- mosphere of college campuses . Marist was initially established as a Catholic institution , yet has be - come an independent operation as of 1969. Still, his conservative viewpoints and general notoriety as a public figure do not seem to harm the impression students and faculty have of the college for the BILL O'REILLY a- M A !ltT ! H O UGAitO lin g Jti SUS 11 ~ • •-"' PHOTO COORTESY OF MARIST P1J UC AFFAIRS •Killing Patton• is the fourth installment in O'Reilly's •New York Times" bestselling historical theory quadrllogy. This book profiles US Army General George S. Patton, a decorated World War II hero. most part. ''Marist College strives to be a place open to debate and discus- sion among a wide range of di- verse viewpoints, and that includes our alumni population as well as current students," says Oreg Cannon, Chief of Public Af- fairs for Marist College. O'Reilly's historical accuracy in his novels has also been subject to criticism. O'Reilly reportedly started out as a high school his- tory teacher before going into po- litical broadcasting. All four of his bestselling books have employed the same highly-credible re- searcher. Still, his image as a con- servative pundit raises eyebrows for those from the History Depart- ment at Marist, including Dr. Steven Garabedian, an assistant professor ofhis ory. Garabedian states that he is "not qualified to speak in any spe- cific ways about O'Reilly's histo- ries," yet "appreciate[s] the value of popular history like his" in spite of "not [sharing] his political view- points." Students have weighed in as well, according to Garabedian. Garabedian claims that one of his students criticized at O'Reilly's Marist Magazine interview upon reading it on the Internet, saying, "everyone knows his books are ghost-written anyway." Nonetheless, O'Reilly's pride as a Marist alumnus cannot be ques- tioned. There is even a scholar- ship for Marist established in the name of his parents, The William & Winifred O'Reilly Scholarship. SEE "SENIOR", PAGE 3 Center for Sports Communication hosts Jack Ford By MICHAEL CONWAY ' Circle Contributor The Center for Sports Communi- cation and Dr. Keith Strudler pre- sented the Marist community with a high-profile speaker on Oct. 1. Jack Ford, a leading TV legal corre- spondent and lawyer spoke to stu- dents and faculty about his life and career. Taking place in the new Fusco Recital Hall, Ford talked can- didly about his range of experience. He started by talking about his childhood growing up, and the in- spiration he drew from his single mother and her determination to go back to school and support her chil- dren. His inspiring tale of attending Yale and becoming the starting var- sity quarterback showed the audi- ence that Ford's humble beginnings allowed him to appreciate the mo- ment and situation that he had found himself in. The talk began with the subject of co1lege football and sports , as Dr. Strudler branched off the topic of Ford being a student athlete and went into the topic of college ath- letes being paid. They discussed how when Ford played football at Yale, the college sports industry PHOTO COURTBY OF MARIST SPORTS COMM. TWITTER, OSPORTSCOMMARIST Ford discussed candidly his many areas of expertise that Included his college years with the NCAA, a prosecutor, a legal analyst, and a broadcast journalist. was nothing like it is today and was that they are there for." With the not nearly as complicated or prof- credentials of being part of several itable. Dr. Strudler questioned Ford sports shows including "The Sports about his opinion regarding if stu- Reporters II" and "60 Minutes dent athletes should be paid or com - Sports," alongside actually being a pensated for their role in the million student athlete himself, Ford was dollar industries that some of them comfortable and confident when he are involved in. fielded questions about popular Ford disagreed with college ath- themes and topics of current sports. letes getting paid, as he said, "Col- He even described how his children lege athletes should not be paid as would often joke about his role on it diminishes the college education ''The $ports Reporters II," and how he sat around with his friends and talked about sports anyway, just that the network paid him this time. The most interesting part of the talk was Ford's unique transition from being an extremely successful lawyer to entering into the world of broadcast journalism. Ford ex- plained to the crowd how he had at- tended law school at Fordham University after his undergrad at Yale, and quickly became a promi- nent lawyer. He was involved in fa- mous cases like the Wall Street insider trading scandal of the 1980s and the first death penalty case in New England. For having such a successful ca- reer, it seemed odd to change sud- denly, but upon further explanation he made it clear how his road to be- coming a prominent broadcast jour- nalist had emerged. Ford talked about how his transition started off slow, as he was the target of several interviews for TV stations due to the high profile cases in which he was involved. Production teams usually commented and praised him for his camera poise and natural ability to be in front of the camera. He described how he was eventually offered the job to be a legal SEE •CORRESPONDENT", PAGE 3 Thursday, October 16, 2014 THIS WEEK Thursday, 10/16 Blood Drive Registration Table 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Champagnat Breezeway lNANY Venture Forum 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Nelly Galetti Theatre Monday, 10/20 Bows for Breast Cancer Fundraiser 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Champagnat Bre · ezeway Wednesday, 10/22 MIP Study Abroad Fair 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SC3102 Ticket Sales: Aladdln 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Student Activiites Office Ticket Sales: Headless Horseman 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Champagnat Breezeway Sodexo Pop - Up Restaurant BBQ Blues 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Cabaret SPC Bananagrams Tournament 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. SC 1204 Student Lounge Thursday, 10/23 St. Jude Head - Shaving Event 9:30 - 11:00 p.m. SC3101 PAR Friday, 10/24 SPC Movie: "Guardians of the Galaxy" 10:00 p.m. SC3101 PAR Saturday, 10/25 FSPC Movie: "Guardians of the Galaxy" 10:00p.m. SC3101PAR McCann Center Arena campus www.maristcircle.com Page2 / / Letter from the Editor It is already halfway through the semester which means midterms, but also mid,semester break. For piany freshmen, it's the first time t,hey will be going home and receiv- ing a home cooked meal. For upper- classmen, it's hopefully a little eprieve from the hectic campus. In the world of The Circle. we want J;<> start off with a correction for our 1 last print edition. In the sports sec- tion, we forgot to change the head- line from "women•s" to "men's. " Men's tennis, this was our mistake, and not a reflection on you. Heading into this issue though, we come off of Alumni Weekend by rec- ognizing one of Marist's most well- known alums Bill O'Reilly's new book. Also, if you happened to miss it last week. find out all the. details from the Jack Ford talk. Over in Features, learn some ways to get the most out of Marist's wire- less systems. Find out how to survive the friend zone in Lifestyles and about commu- nity service at Marist. Also, take a trip across the world and hear about how one study abroad student spent the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha in Morocco. Over in Opinion, students tackle is- sues such as Obamacare and same- sex marriage. Further, one student grapples with the complexities of storing and downloading music ille- gally. Who are the ones suffering : us or the music industry? Speaking of entertainment, A&E gets a little scary with a review of ~ American Horror Story: Freak Show.' For gamers, you can also check out a review of the new Des- tiny video game. Finally, check out the sports sec- tion for the weekly sports update . Get the latest news on Marist's foot- ball, women's volleyball and menss and women ' s soccer games . To conclude this letter, we wish you all a relalting Friday off from classes and good luck on your re- maining midterms. · Amber Case Managing Editor Kathleen O'Brien Managing Editor Calling All Writers!! Let your voice be heard and send in an article to The Circle. Feel free to pitch your ideas, we listen to them all (journalism majors and non-majors). The C . ircle EdllDHn-Cttlef: Mlchell6 Costello Mlchelle.Coste#IP1ftmerlst.edu Manaellll Editors: Amber Case, Kathleen O'Brien Amber.casel.Omarlst.edu , Kathleen . 0brlen2@marfst.edu I News Editor: Melissa Conlon, cathryn Vaccaro clrclenews@gmall.com n Features Editor: Shannon Bales clrclefeatures@gm II com Mc Editor: Emily Befflore cln::leae@gmall.com Ufeatyles Editor: Elena Eberwein clrclellfestyle$0gmall.com Sports Edltons: Avery o.cker, Mike W• lace clrclesports@gmall.com Opinion Editor: Bernadette Hogan clrcleoplnlonOgmall.com Copy Chief: Julianna Sheridan Jullanna.Sherldan1@marlst.edu Staff Wtftels: Adriana '8ebnonte, OWen Condon, John Fornaro, Ellzabeth Hehir, Ollvla Jaquith, Brennan Weiss Copy Editors: Paige Difiore, Shannon Donohue, Olivia Jaquith, Megan M> Cormack, Marcella Mtclllo, Johh Mosho, Rlana Ramtr-. caro11ne With- ers Web: www.martstcltcle.com www.twltter.com/martstctrcte Faculty Advisor: Ryan Rogers ryan.rogers@marlstedu General: wrttethecircleOgmau.com i ' I ' I I i I I I www.marlstclrcle.com The Circle • Thursday, October 16, 2014 • Page 3 From page one New history book profiles World War II h · ero Senior Development Officer for Planned Giving and Endowment Support Shaileen Kopec can certainly attest to this, as she conducted an in- terview with him recently for Marist Magazine, and has known O'Reilly for over 30 years through her in- volvement with Marist. ''He's our most known alumnus, but he's also brilliant and a very hard worker , " Kopec said. "He has been very generous to Marist, and many would be surprised to know that he has been generous t,o charities in gen- eral. He just does everything behind · the scenes and not because of affect." Also uncontested is his ability to grab people ' s interest through his writing, regardless of what side of the From page . one political fence they may stand on. Dr. Mark Van Dyke, an Affiliate Associ- ate Professor of Communication at Marist, describes him as a clever marketer with his use of the word "killing" in the title for all four of his history novels. "Most authors, including students who write articles, write titles as an art, and the title is like writing a good headline for a newspaper article," Van Dyke said. ''It attracts attention, and when successful, [the title] be- comes recognizable as a series, with millions waiting for the latest publi- cation. It's ultimately a great device used to attract readers." Dr. Joseph Zepptello, the Writing Center Director at Marist, believes that O'Reilly's image does not seem to diminish his credibility as a writer of engaging historical thrillers. While he admits to not having read the ''Killing'' series himself, Zeppetello believes that for someone who "makes his living as a controversial figure," writing provocative novels on historical events is a natural step. "For what it's worth [the contro- versy gets] more people to read these books. As long as they're accutate, it doesn't matter. Gore Vidal did the same thing when he was alive," Zep- petello said. While Zepptello offers his opinion as a mere observer of the success of Bill O'Reilly's literary work, Kopec appears to be a huge aficionado. "Say what you want about him, but he's an excellent author who has written highly credible books on his- tory," Kopec said. "He believes that history is fascinating, which it is, and that people want a good story based on facts, which they do . His history novels outsell his other books, which is a testament to how O'Reilly has managed to pique interest amongst his 'O'Reilly Factor' fanbase for these books and extended that fanbase without any sort of political bias. There is no political content in these books." So whether you believe he is a "pin- head" or a "patriot," you can't argue with the fact that O'Reilly is truly a fascinating Marist College alumnus. Ford encourages students to bre - ak the mold correspondent with NBC, and how the platform for his new career had been set. With this new job came new challenges, as Ford described the difficulty of being used to describing a case for hours in the court room and then having to summarize the events of court cases in less than two minutes on television. Ford obviously rose to the occasion though as he went on to appear on several stations and work from several different angles in the profession. He appeared on productions like Good Moming America, NBC and The Today Show to name a few. His career continues today as Jack Ford currently acts as the legal analyst for "CBS News" and a correspondent for "60 Minutes." His diverse career also comes with a list of awards ranging from two prestigious Emmys as well as an NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, and even Yale's highest award for athletes: the George H.W. Bush Lifetime of Leadership Award. Ford's career has been so versatile between paying for his own law school, becoming a prestigious lawyel'. and then transfdmring into an award' winning broadcast journalist. It speaks volumes about one's resolve and that if they work hard enough at something and dedicate the time to a goal they can achieve what they set their mind to. College students are constantly pressured to pick one path or major and stick with it until after graduation. Ford showed the audience that one could break the mold and ignore societal pressure to stick t,o what you first said you wanted to do. To do this however, Ford exhibited diversity in his professions, in how his experience in the court room and demeanor during interviews opened the door for him to MARIST INTERNATIONAL PROGRA~IS entertain the notion of transferring into broadcast journalism. He did not just break away from what he was doing and start over from square one, he used the momentum from his past profession to launch him into a new field, which explains his success in the various fields in which he worked. Ford showed students how one skill they possess may benefit them in ways that they never thought possible. This is important in keeping options open and using all the skills available to help earn the best job possible and to stay open to whatever possibilities come your way. features Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.marlstcircle.com Page 4 8 ways to improve your Marist wireless experience By ERIC KENNY Marist Network and Security Engineer monly named wireless networks from types and we recommend you use your list, such as ''Link.sys" or "Net- them instead. If you must use the gear" because if someone is broadcast- wireless version, make sure it is pow- ing that network nearby, your ered off when not in use. How many times have you been computer may jump to that - ulti- 4. Do not use your own wireless using your computer, phone or tablet mately disconnecting you from router (including hot-spot fea- when all of the sudden you get discon- FoxNet. tures on your phone) nected from FoxNet? Unfortunately, 2. Turn off the wireless network Not only is it a violation of Marist's many students are accustomed to on your printer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to set up wishy-washy wireless at Marist. If you have a modern printer, your own wireless network, but many What students often don't know how- chances are that it is broadcasting its of these consumer-rated devices are ever, is that they have the power to fix own wireless network. Whether you not designed to be used in such close it. use it or not, it causes harmful inter- quarters of so many wireless devices. Marist network and security engi- ference to nearby neighbors. If you They will cause you and your neigh- neer Eric Kenny has insightful tips don't know how to disable it, be sure to hors unnecessary interference. that will improve your on-campus unplug your printer when you are not Information Technology knows when wireless experience. using it. you set up your own wireless network Stop playing cat and mouse with 3. Avoid using other wireless de- and can easily locate you. Don't do it! your wireless network. The following vices such as head phones, key- When they catch you, your network guidelines serve to remedy unneces- boards, mice, Bluetooth and privileges will be revoked. sarily sluggish connections. gaming controllers 5. Ditch your Chromecast 1. Make sure FoxN et is at the top These types of devices use the same Whether you realize it or not, broad- of your list of wireless networks frequency that is used for wireless net- casting your own wireless network While at Marist, you should have work communication. Just as it is with a Chromecast spews tons of in- FoxNet as the highest priority wireless harder to hear and understand some- terference out into the wireless envi- network, which means it should be one talking in a room full of other peo- ronment. A Chromecast in higher on the list than your home pie, it is difficult for your computer to Champagnat can be seen as far away wireless and myriad of other wireless oommunicate with the wireless access as Mid-Rise. The Chromecast does not networks you may have connected to point when all of these devices are follow proper industry wireless stan- over the past few years. spewing out noise on the same fre- dards and as such, it will not work on The reason for this is quite simple: quency. Marist'swirelessnetwork. Evenifyou Your computer will search through its Wireless networks are designed to are not using it or if it's plugged into list of networks until it finds one that is back off when noise is present, so as to your TV, you are causing interference. available. If FoxNet is at the bottom of not continue interfering. Other devices 6. Set your wireless device to pre- the list, it will take a long time to asso- do not reciprocate this courtesy. fer an alternative wireless band ciate to the network. In almost every case, there is a wired Do what with the what you say? with radio waves using a frequency of 2.4 GHz. Marist's network also sup- ports devices that communicate with 5 GHz radio waves. The 5 GHz radio spectrum is much more open/unused and as such, is prone to less noise. You can generally get much better speeds using this alternative band. However, the trade-off is that it will not go through as many walls. If you need help figuring out this step, feel free to stop by ResNet and ask for help. 7. Use the wired network What's that weird looking, oversized phone jack in my room? It's an unob- structed access to the Internet. But se- riously, if you are just sitting at your desk in your room, you will have much better speeds using the wired network. Typically the wired network is 10 times faster than the wireless. If you need a cable for the wired network, you can find them in the oomputer store lo- cated in Donnelly. 8. Hyou are still having a problem, tell someone who can actually help you There is no point in tweeting that your wireless is terrible. Why? Twitter can't fix it for you. Go through the proper oommunication channels such as ResNet or the Help Desk -- not Maintenance or the Library-- to report your issue. That way the problem can be identified and resolved in a timely manner. You should also remove an alternative to each of these device Most wireless devices communicate ~ ~ ~;;::;;,,,:_..:....:;.:;;:::. _ __,_ _,;_,;_::..;__ ____;;..;_;;;.; ,.,,.,......._.........,,....,........,.. .,.,...,....,,_ ...,..- __ _ _ 1820 New Hackensack Plaza Poughkeepsie NY 20% With stud Ofl ent /Di "Pi '.S 1111 114 • (845) 240-1794 slmplicitygoods.com ("'f ti) (I Mon.- Sat I Oam - 6pm; Thurs. I Oam - 7pm; Sun. 12pm - 4pm - An organic-minded consign1nent boutique with an earth-,-frie1ui(v vibe. _; - - www.martstclrcle.com The Circle • Thursday, October 16, 2014 • Page 5 TIRED OF HANGING AROUND? SPRING 20151 . APPLICATIONS STILL ACCEPTED FOR SPRING 2015111 MARIST I 1'T F It, ,\.TIO,.\ I, PRO GIL\:\ 1 S ' lifestyles Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page6 Campus Ministry gives back to community By GABRIELJ.A GAMBRIA Circle Contributor ff you are involved in any kind of club, sport or other extracurricular activity here at Marist College, you know that oommunity service plays a large role on campus. Most cam- pus organizations participate in some kind of outreach program in or near Dutchess County. Students · can choose to take part in a variety of community service projects that not only help the people of Pough- keepsie, but give them a boost with priority points as well. The largest e,c:tracurricular group at Mari.st is Campus Ministry, so it is fitting that their involvement in community service is highest as well. Campus Ministry's commu- nity service program invites stu- dents to attend a specific site every week for two hours during the course of a semester to help those who are less fortunate living in Poughkeepsie. Brother Michael Flanigan, who coordinates the com- munity service component of Cam- pus Ministry explained that this semester, around 300 Marist stu- dents are volunteering at 16 differ- ent sites. In past semesters, there have been more students and a few more sites because some of the sites simply weren't looking for volun- teers for this year. The sites that Mari.st students are involved with range from schools, to elderly homes, to soup kitchens. According to Brother Michael, most of the sites deal with tutoring children and helping with homework, but stu- dents also enjoy spending time with the senior citizens and serving food at the food pantries. When asked about the goal of com- munity service within Campus Min- istry and why volunteering is so important, Brother Michael ex- plained the faith aspect of the mat- ter. ''In all major religions, there is a common theme: love and serve God, and love and serve each other. The reason that community service is so big in Campus Ministry is that we are a club within the faith depart- ment." He went on to say that, ''Many people ask questions of God, but God asks us to be in touch with and to love each other." By volunteering at any given site, we are not only serving the commu- nity, but we are also serving God. He hopes that students don't only see the humanitarian perspective of vo,unteering, but that they see the faith perspective as well. His per- sonal hope is that students "connect to God [through volunteering] and are able to further their relation- ships with God." Most people who participate in weekly community service do it for the pure enjoyment and fulfillment that they get out of it, not for the priority points. It is not uncommon for a student to volunteer at a num- ber of different sites over a span of a campus Ministry is an amazing way to get Involved in community service at Marist. few semesters, or even to come back to the same one for multiple semes- ters if they enjoyed it that much. Sophomore Cara Benevenia has been volunteering through Campus Ministry for two semesters, at the Dutchess County Soup Kitchen. There, she prepares and serves meals for people living in Pough- keepsie who don't have the means to do so themselves. ''I definitely love going to the soup kitchen. The people are all really nice and I love getting to talk to them and make their days a little bit better," Benevenia said, "They're always so appreciative of what we do." This kind of service gives those who volunteer a kind of gratification that they wouldn't get without this kind of experience. All Marist students should defi- nitely make an effort to participate in some kind of volunteering before they graduate. It's so easy to get in- volved with different service pro- grams at Marist, and programs like Campus Ministry are always wel- coming new members. Community service projects leave volunteers with a sense of fulfillment and com- passion that what they have done has really benefited someone else. Remember that almost every Marist club participates in some kind of community service, so there's some- .thing out there for everyone to try. Defining the friend zone and how to handl . e it By PAIGE DIRORE Circle Contributor Almos; everyone's been in it, mos; people fear it and only some can escape it. What am I talking about? The friend wne! rm sure mos; people reading this have experience with the friend wne, whether they've been stuck in it or had to put someone into it. Though the friend wne has a negative connotation, it shouldn't always be feared. Some- times it's for the best and sometimes one can even escape this treacherous situation. Before I continue, let me de- fine this term. The friend wne is a rela- tionship in which one person wishes to make the relationship romantic while the other wants to just stay friends. The thing that many individuals first wonder when they wish to turn a friendship into something more is: am I in the friend wne? Here are some signs that you are being friend wned, but as you read keep in mind that each rela- tionship and person is different. ff you two only talk about light and casual topics and rarely have emotional or deep discussions, it might be a sign of the friend wne. If you are ever told ')'ou're like a brother to me'', ')'ou re- mind me of my sist:er'' or anything like that, it is a major red flag. If he comes to you with relationship problems, it may also be a sign that you are only seen as a friend If she flirts with other people or talks about people she finds attractive, it's not a good sign. If he has ever set you up with other people or suggested you go after another person, it's absolutely a sign of the friend zone. These signs are also great to use if you're trying to put someone in the friend wne. Just tell him he's like a brother to you and he11 mos; likely get the hint. With that being said, there are also many signs that the friend wne could pot:entially turn into a relationship. Are you the first person he comes to when- ever he is upset or angry? Do you two basically act like a couple when you're together? Does he compliment your ap- pearance? Does she cuddle with you and want to spend a lot of time with you? Does he talk to you openly and often? Again, none of these signs are definitive, but they are worth giving this friendship another glance. With the friend wne there is always a risk, but it is important to weigh it out with the reward You might pot:entially lose or damage a friendship, but you could potentially gain a great relation- ship. That is why it's important to look at the factors and signs before making a big move. Many great relationships can come out of the friend zone, but at the same time many great friendships could be altered if the wish for a rela- tionship is not reciprocated. In some cases, getting out of the friend wne is possible. The quickest and riskiest route out is through pure honesty. Sit down, have a conversation, and tell them you like them as more than a friend but you don't want to ruin the friendship if they do not feel the same. Mos; people are not quite that daring, so it might be better to drop subtle hints. See how they react to com- pliment.s---u they reciprocate or seem genuinely appreciative it's a positive sign. ff they seem uncomfortable it's definitely a negative one. Sometimes it might be helpful to just clearly define the relationship. Simply asking "So, what are we?' is one direct way to do that. At the end of the day the only way to escape the friend wne, put someone in it or figure out if you're stuck in it is to have courage. If you're sick of that gray space and you want a relationship to be black and white, take a risk. Tell him or her straight up that you just want to be friends-save yourself the trouble and the headache. Tell them how you really feel and end the wOIT)'ing and overthinking. Sometimes it'll be worth it and other times it won't, but that's the way life is. You11 win and you11 lose but you11 al- ways move on. So, next time you en- counter the friend zone, don't automatically groan and shake your head Instead, try to be a little brave and get straight to the point. MICHAELPATTERSON/FUCKR There can be blurred lines trying to turn a friendshtp Into a relationship, but sometimes It can be worth giving a try. lifestyles Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page7 Eid al-Adha: Killing • Ill the name of God By BRENNAN WEISS Staff Writer He didn't slice completely through the neck with the first cut, but blood started streaming out anyway. With its neck half off, it started huffing and puffing. Its bottom half twitched. Then he went in for a second slice, except this time he used a sawing mo- tion, as if portioning a tree trunk. The neck still resisted. In one final exasperated attempt, he grabbed ahold of its head and twisted it until it was severed from the body. At last, the sheep was dead. It isn't easy to make a sacri- fice- the angle of the knife, the applied force, the anticipation of the blood spatter's direction. It is all very precise, but my host fa- ther knew what he was doing. This wasn't his first time killing a sheep. In fact, he does it every year around this time for the Feast of the Sacrifice. Eid al-Adha, as it is known in Arabic, is one of the most important holidays in Islam. This year it took place on Oct. 5, although it changes each year de- pending on the position of the moon. It is also when millions of Muslims make the hajj, the pil- grimage to Mecca. The sacrifice of the sheep symbolizes Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as God commanded, although Abra- ham is later allowed . to perform his obligation by killing a ram in- stead. In celebration of the feast, fam- ilies typically have five days of vacation even though the actual holiday is only three days. This time is devoted to eating, spend- ing time with extended family members and eating. Oh, and there's also a lot of eating. Shops and restaurants close, forcing families to buy food before the start of the holiday. With the streets empty and quiet, only the cries of sheep and daily calls to prayer can be heard. Traditionally, one-third of the sheep is given to friends and neighbors, one-third is donated to the poor and the final portion is kept for immediate family mem- bers. In fact, according to The Khaleej Times, a Dubai-based news agency, more than 25,500 underprivileged families in the United Arab Emirates alone ben- efited from donations this year. During the morning of the sac- rifice, men (and some women) at- tend the mosque to pray. After prayer, the families watch King Mohammed VI sacrifice the royal sheep on TV. After the King, everyone else follows suit. As a study abroad student liv- ing with a host family in Morocco this fall, I have had the opportu- nity to be a part of this holy holi- day. While it appears to be a savage and even cruel tradition, it is nonetheless incredible to wit- ness, especially to someone who comes from a very food-conscious culture where vegetarianism con- tinues to spread. As an observer for most of the kill (although I did hold . down one of the sheep's legs during the sec- ond slice), I found the whole rit- ual fascinating. The sight of an entire city shutting down, save for the transportation of the sheep, gave me that holiday feel- ing reminiscent of important American holidays. The procla- mation from my host mother, "Come downstairs, we bought the sheep!" is something I never thought I'd hear. The unflinching expressions of my host family when the sheep was beheaded, spewing blood out in droves was surely shocking. But the strange thing is that it wasn't even the act of killing the sheep, an animal that I petted and fed for two days prior to the sacrifice, that left me comatose. Even watching the unfiltered de- capitation of the sheep, knowing full well that its body would soon be barbecued and served to me on a dinner plate didn't faze me as I imagined it would. Instead, it was the placid na- ture of my host father and family members that caught me by sur- prise. The ease at which they slaughtered the sheep, hung it up as if our house was a meat mar- ket, skinned its body, excavated its fat and cleaned up its trace was astonishing. I stepped back for a moment and realized that this is common- place in Morocco and the rest of the Muslim world. Ordinary fam- ilies, provided that they can at least afford to buy a sheep, do this every year in their own homes. It's easy to get caught up in the sight of the sacrifice, but coming to this realization really puts into perspective one of the significant cultural differences between North African and West- ern religious traditions. Cooking in college: Making the best of your eggs By ELIZABETH HEHIR Staff Writer Whether it's your first time fum- bling around a kitchen in Gartland or you forgot to defrost your chicken for dinner and are won- dering what to eat before a night class, being able to make a deli- cious meal is a valuable skill. Most college students at least have a handle on cooking pasta, but if you're looking to expand your culi- nary expertise without breaking the bank, look no further than eggs. They're one of the most ver- satile foods and they are definitely not just for breakfast. Plus, they're packed with protein and vitamins to keep you from feeling hungry during your classes. Here are a few ways to cook your eggs. Basic Scramble: Melt butter or spray a non-stick pan with Pam. Whisk four eggs and one-half a cup of milk together and pour into the pan on medium heat. With a spatula, continue to stir until the eggs reach your pre- ferred fluffiness and enjoy. To spice up your scrambled eggs, add cheese or ham! Omelet: Not to take away from the people who work the omelet station in the dining hall, but making a great omelet is actually easy. Grease your pan and place it over medium heat. Beat two eggs with salt and pepper and pour the mixture. Stir just a bit with a spatula before let- ting it set. Right before you fold it over, add whatever veggies, cheese and meat you want. Remove once it has reached a perfect golden color. Eggs in a Basket: You know that shot glass that you used last night? You're going to need that. Get two pieces of bread and use the shot glass to remove a circular cutout from each piece. After greasing your pan and put- ting it on medium heat, place one piece of bread on the pan and crack an egg into the cut out area of the bread. Cook on that side until the egg and bread have set. Cook on the second side until it's golden. The eggs should be a little runny. Use the extra cutout to soak up the runny yolks . Repeat with the sec- ond egg and slice of bread. · Fried Eggs: Add a teaspoon of butter or oil to a pan on medium heat. Add two eggs, salt and pepper. Cook until the edges are opaque, approxi- mately two minutes. Cover and cook four to six more minutes, de- pending on how runny you like your fried eggs. For something a bit more filling, add the eggs to toast with a few slices of cheese, bacon or sausage. Baked Eggs: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Take one dinner roll (or however many you think you'll eat) and cut off a bit of the top. With your fin- gers, remove some of the inside of the roll to make room for an egg. Crack the egg into the hollow din- ner roll, add spices or herbs and top it off with heavy cream. Bake them in the oven until the eggs are set and the bread is golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Don't waste the tops that you cut off though; you can bake those little bits in the oven for five minutes to enjoy with your eggs. Egg Salad: This is a two-step process. First you need to hard-boil your eggs. To do this, place a few eggs into a big pot and fill with enough water to cover the eggs plus an additional two inches of water. On high heat, bring the eggs to a boil and then turn off the stove. Keep the eggs on the warm burner for about 10 to 12 minutes. Strain the water and run cool water over the eggs. When you're ready, peel the hard-boiled eggs and mix with mayonnaise. Feel free to add salt, pepper, cel- ery, onion or other spices to make your egg salad delicious. Eggs are one of the most conven- ient foods, plus they're tasty and healthy. As you're expanding your culinary expertise, you will find even more ways to utilize them in your cooking. There are dozens of ways to cook eggs but these exam- ples are simple and almost cer- tainly college student-proof. However, before you begin experi- menting in the kitchen, make sure you don't set off the fire alarm or your housemates may never let you cook again. EVAWILANER/flJCKR You can get creative or keep It simple on a college kid budget with eggs. • • op1n1on Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Pages Music: to download, stream or buy? By EMILYANN BELFIORE We have now entered the "Stream- A&E Editor Here is a serious question; Who actually pays for music? It has become normal for people, especially young adults, to download or stream their music instead of ac- tually purchasing it. 20 years ago, it was teenagers who were buying CDs, whether it was by buying an actual album or purchas- ing them <ligitally. Studies have shown that young adults no longer are the leading forces buying music. The middle-aged demographic has become the dominant music buyers now that downloading and stream- ing music have become mainstream for young adults. It is no secret that there has been an increase in the amount of people who partake in this, but it is alarm- ing to learn that music sales have significantly decreased. Though album sales have not actually hit zero, they are still considerably low. According to Buzzfeed, Billboard re- ported that the week ending Aug. 25 was the worst sales week for music since 1991 with only 3.97-million album sales. During this week, pop- ular artists like Wiz Khalifa were topping the charts with only 90,000 copies sold. Khalifa has streaming to thank for that. ing Era," and all the music we could ever want is at our disposal with no charge. Thanks to music-streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, users can create custom music sta- tions and playlists to listen to their favorite music for free. These serv- ices have over 16 million songs for users to choose from and explore. The music that is streamed can also be shared with others, making buy- ing - even downloading -music com- pletely unnecessary. lliegally downloading and sharing music has always been a serious topic for Marist. There have been countless efforts by the school to stop students from downloading music and other copyrighted works illegally under their servers and distributing them. This past September, the school sent out an email explaining the dangers of copyright violation and warned students of the conse- quences that come with them. For example, anyone found liable for copyright infringement may be or- dered to pay a fine ranging from $750 to $30,000. So, if it is illegal, why do people continue to do it? Yes, most are aware of the copyright laws and that it is illegal, but there is more to it. I think it has to do greatly with con- venience. Instead of having to go out CNN/IWJSTRATlON/lHINKSTOOK With Increased Illegal downloads and music streaming. what has happened to the ethics of the music industry? Are they accepted as wrong. but unchangeable? of your way to physically buy an venient and easy on my wallet-it is album, people can get the music they hard to resist giving into the temp- want on their computers instantly. tation. They have the music they want, Though streaming is already very when they want it for free. prevalent in many of our lives, I pre- The concept of free music is also diet it will have an even stronger what draws people into downloading presence in 10 years. I think stream- and streaming music. No one wants ing is going to change how we get our to pay $1.29 for a song, or more for music, meaning that the music in- an entire album. If you are like me, dustry may suffer. If album sales are the most serious crime you have already dropping, I cannot imagine committed is downloading music il- what they will look like in the future. legally. I am not proud to admit it, However, I trust that the music in- but it is such an easy habit to fall dustry will find a way to redesign its into, especially as a college student sales methods and appeal to those who does not have a disposable in- who stream their music. come. Streaming music is just so con- Progression of marriage equality • Ill us By ADRIANA BELMONTE Staff Writer "Gay rights are human rights," Hillary Clinton said in her speech on International Human Rights Day. Her words garnered a standing ovation, and rightfully so. Same-sex marriage is now legal in 27 states. Six more states have had same-sex marriage bans overturned, but ap- peals are still in progress. Eventually, I believe that same- sex marriage will become legal in all 50 states and I do not see why that is such a bad thing. Ten years ago, I might have seen things differently, as most Americans were still trying to accept the idea of "civil unions" and seeing gay characters on televi- sion. However, in today's society, many people's attitudes have evolved, including my own. Those who say same-sex marriage goes against their religious beliefs have a valid argument, but here are two things that they neglect to real- ize: religion is supposed to stay out of politics, and not everyone in this country is religious. When same-sex marriage does not affect you, why are you so against it? It is a question that has been raised in recent years with so many court rulings being handed down and the never-ending debates still occurring. The argument that opponents to same-sex marriage use is that our country was founded upon "tradi- tional, moral values." Do they know what else our country was founded upon? The Declaration oflndepend- ence yields ''life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The whole idea behind the founding of our country also stems from equality. Tilese are four things that every American should have according to our Founding Fathers. By saying "every American," that includes LGBT Americans too. As each state legalizes same-sex marriage, do you know what kind of bad things are going to happen? Probably nothing. If anything, there might be some protests, but that is about the extent of it. It is not the end for our country; it is the begin- ning of a new chapter. With same- sex couples now married, it will be easier for them to adopt children in need of a loving home. It has also been proven that legalizing same- sex marriage has not only decreased divorce rates but has also provided financial gain to th~ states that allow it. Based on these facts, same- sex marriage seems to do more good than bad. Seventh Circuit Judge Richard Posner, who recently struck down Wisconsin and Indiana's same-sex marriage bans, stated, "Heterosex- uals get drunk and pregnant, pro- ducing unwanted children; their reward is to be allowed to marry. Homosexual couples do not produce unwanted children; their reward is to be denied the right to marry. Go figure." Posner is a judge that has been known to be politically,conser- vative in the past, so for him to LAW OFFICES OF I-MALEK NC /FtJaut Our country's conception of marriage has altered drastically in the past decade, sarklng controversy regarding the question homosexual union. Is same-sex marriage a moral infraction, or simply a union parrallel to heterosexual marriage? make such a strong statement mother is white and my father is shows that the legal system is evolv- not. Children of gay couples are ing as well. going to look back on these times What does all of this say about and probably think the same thing. our past? During the Civil Rights Despite my beliefs, I do not think Era, interracial marriage was ille- that this makes our country look gal in the majority of states and was bad. America has evolved so much not allowed on a national level until over the past 10 years in regards to 1967. One of the arguments was same-sex marriage. We may have that love has no color. Should love had some rough times that did not have a specific gender too? When reflect so well on our reputation, but we look back on it now we think, that is just part of the growing "How could it be that races couldn't process. Now, we are showing citi- mix and marry?" Many of us now zens and the rest of the world that are of mixed races, including myself. we are catching up with the times I cannot imagine what it would and realizing that everyone de- have been like if my parents weren't serves equal rights. allowed to marry just because my • • op1n10~ Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page9 Why Obamacare is not good for America By MOU.Y COSTB.l.O Circle Contribuwr Over the past five years, the Obama Administration has been working dili- gently to improve America's Health- care System. However, I believe the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nicknamed "ObamaCare," will negatively affect small businesses, limiting the ability of employers to provide health insurance to their employees. President Obama contends that relying solely on Em- ployer-Sponsored Insurance (ESI) to provide healthcare to millions of Amer- icans is both unrealistic and detrimen- tal to our economy, as well as our nation's values. Even five years after being passed, the ACA continues to be a very controversial issue facing politi • cal, social and moral implications. According to the New York Times' 'Taking Note'' blog, almost 90 percent of individuals and families receive their health insurance through private com- panies provided by thejr employer. In order to help those who are uninsured, the government has attempted to alle- viate a gap in coverage and therefore provide support to those who cannot af- ford to pay for care or insurance. How- ever, as stated in Kaiser Health News, due to the poor condition of our nation's economy, ESI has declined in recent years. With overwhelming taxes, many employers are now unable to provide significant coverage to their full-time workers or do so at a reasonable cost. Americans who receive health insur- ance through their employer will see limited changes in their healthcare plans. This is due to the fact that most people who are insured through their employers work full-time and earn a salary. However, the uninsured and those who don't get their coverage through work will have to pay for Oba- ma Care in order to receive coverage. If they don't buy their insurance through the government they will be fined and will still be without coverage. Most peo- ple who are uninsured are paid an hourly wage. Although Americans who already receive their insurance through their employer will not be as affected financially, they will suffer in terms of doctor shortages. ObamaCare will increase patient demand for med- ical assistance. With the ACA, there will be more pressure to reduce costs, increase patient volume and improve quality. In turn, this will likely have a negative effect on patient care. In addition to the ACA affecting ESI, it is also controversial because of moral implications involving Congress and the law. Ironically, Congress is exempt from the new healthcare legislation. In essence, the people who created the law do not have to abide by it. Cur- rently, members of Congress receive health care insurance through the Fed- eral Employee Health Benefits Plan. Some have proposed legislation requir- ing all members of Congress to get their health insurance through a plan or exchange provided by Oba:tnaCare. I believe if Congress passes a law that all Americans must adhere to, . they should also be required to follow the same reg- ulations. According to an article in the Wash- ington Post, the federal and state gov- ernments have spent an estimated $700 million promoting the need for health insurance and establishing HealthCare.gov. Our tax dollars go to the government in order to support programs such as healthcare. Accord- ing to the United States Census Bu- reau, the population of the United States is roughly 319 million. Hypo- thetically, with all of the money spent promoting the ACA, it would have been more cost-effective for the gov- ernment to give each citizen a pro- tected bank account with $1 million to be used toward healthcare. Ironically, the government is still having issues with the ObamaCare website, after pouring all of this money into the program. It is evident the gov- ernment isn't being transparent with the American people as it is very diffi- cult to find the facts and figures, such as the amount spent on the ACA per· taining to the implementation of Oba- ma Care. I am not against government pro- grams that aim to help people. I believe there are many Americans who truly need help from the government. How- ever, there is a growing group of peo- ple that are able-bodied and educated Ill 845-454-6454 to a certain degree. If they did not have government programs to support them, they would be more incentivized to get a job and support themselves. In- stead of spending millions of dollars on the ACA, the government should cre- ate economic development programs. These programs would help create jobs that would enable people to afford their own health insurance and advance their lives instead of relying on the gov- ernment for support. The ACA will provide more Ameri- cans with health insurance; however, it will also hurt businesses and limit the ability of employers to provide health insurance to their employees, thus weakening our nation's economy. ObamaCare is unrealistic, controver- sial among both government officials and the American people and will add extra expenses that our extreme eco- nomic debt cannot handle. That in it- self may be its greatest detriment. The cost of such a massive program, subsi- dized by the federal government for those who can't afford it, could force an already debtridden United States into unprecedented and undetermined debt. In addition, the ACA will de- crease the quality of patient care due to a shortage of doctors. The principles of ObamaCare are well-intentioned, but the basis of the law is tarnished with expenses, im- practical goals and regulations that, in the end, will financially hurt the Amer- ican people. 600 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, N.Y. Specials: 1 large pizza, 20 wings, & 2 liter soda: $18.50 1 large pizza, 12 garlic knots, 20 wings, & 2' liter soda: $20.50 2 large pizzas, 24 wings, & 2 liter sodas: $27.95 Monday and Tuesday special: 2 medium pies for $13.99 Wednesday special: large pizzas are $7.95-no limits! Get 2 subs for $to! 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Fa- vorites such as Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts and Sarah Paulson have returned for "Freak Show." Set in Jupiter, Fla. during the 1950s, the season fol- lows the desperate attempts of Elsa Mars (Lange) to rebuild her sideshow before it's too late. As she has in the past, Lange expertly creates a charming yet mysterious character who is sure to have a few tricks up her sleeve that will allow - - - - - - J\11tfelCAN n~ieie~re ~~,ey FROM FUCKR.COM 10 million people tuned In to watch the •AHS: Freak Show· premiere. her to get exactly what she wants. However, the standout in the premiere was Paulson, who plays not one but two characters, the Siamese twins Dot and Bette Tat- tler. Dot and Bette share one body but have separate heads and minds, and Paulson's ability to portray the characters, who are polar opposites, is nothing short of incredible. Fans were treated to a 90-minute premiere, as opposed to the usual hour-long episode, that exceeded their expectations of a creepy car- nival gone wrong. The show opened with its signature title se- quence, which was scary enough without the circus theme and jumped right in to a typical "Amer- ican Horror Story" murder scene, leaving viewers immediately un- easy. The season would not be com- plete without a terrifying clown, but the most surprising part of the night was Lange's strange musical performance - which she got away with because, well, it's "American Horror Story." The show definitely succeeded in doing what its name suggests in just one episode. H you're looking for a thrill, "Freak Show'' will undoubtedly give you one. Perhaps the most important part of this season is its emphasis on in- dividuality. By including real peo- ple in the cast who appear physically different from society's idea of the average person and placing them under the title "freak," "American Horror Story" could have easily run into a fair amount of controversy. However, interviews with these cast mem- bers, which can be viewed online, and the foundation of the show it- self stress the importance of ac- cepting and loving oneself, being unique and not being judgmental of others. This theme appears to be central to the plot as well, as it's setting is during a time of very strict social standards. However, these lessons are still applicable to society today, so this may turn out to be the best season yet, for its content goes beyond giving the au- dience a good scare. In short, "American Horror Story: Freak Show'' will satisfy fans lookin,g to learn something and maybe have a few nightmares in the process. Destiny: One of the best video games of 2014? By ANDREW MONTALTI Circle Contributor "Destiny'' is a console exclusive, science fiction, massive multi- player online game developed by Bungie--the developer of "Halo . . " "Destiny" arrived on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4 and PS3 on Sept. 9, 2014. After only a few seconds of playing "Destiny" I immediately knew that I would fall in love with this game. While it is ap- parent that "Destiny'' has a lack- luster story, its rather addictive gameplay of the grind and loot concept , coupled with its coopera- tive nature, kept me coming back day-after-day. "Destiny'' focuses on your nameless character, who's mis- sion to save a giant sphere-like being known as the Traveler from the Darkness. The Traveler has protected Earth from the harms of the Darkness for cen- turies. The Darkness is some un- known force in the universe that in turn causes bad consequences for those the Traveler protects. This story might seem intriguing at first, but it ultimately doesn't live up to the hype . There is a poor execution of dialogue be- tween the player character and his companion known as the Ghost. The Ghost is voiced by Peter Dinklage-known for his role as Tyrion Lannister in "Game of Thrones." His voice ends up being monotone and dis- interesting. I opted playing the Destiny mixes scl-fi with action and adventure to make a very fun game. game on mute with music in the back. The game features quick background as a means of spar- ing myself from his cryptic voice. There is no emotional bond be- tween the player character and his/her Ghost. This lack of a bond makes it hard to care at all about the characters of."Des- tiny." The end mission of the game does not do the story jus- tice. It is so anticlimactic and I was surprised that when I fin- ished it the game was over. It wasn't apparent that this was the ending of the game. The game's story is like a 5 year-old giving a summary of a summer blockbuster. It's confusing, inco- herent and most importantly dis- interesting. While "Destiny'' falters tremen- dously in regards to its story, the fluidity and addictive nature of its gameplay kept me coming gunplay common to most first person shooters, however in this instance the player isn't firing at other players all the time. The gunplay is similar to that of "Borderlands" in which you and your friends team up to take on a multitude of enemies. The hordes of enemies that appear on screen makes every battle feel epic. The player, depending on his, can typically move in a fluid nature around the map, easily flanking enemies while dodging behind cover when needed. On my play- through I was the Warlock Class, which gifted my character high agility and quick recovery. I was able to maneuver quickly behind enemies and take them out. In addition to the quick gun- play, the loot system as well as the content supplements the damage done by the horrendous storyline. The loot can vary from weapons to armor to currency. The rewards are based on a scale from common to exotic and each new tier of weapons or armor boasts better statistical enhance- ments. The breadth of content, and the promise of new content through downloadable content, is what makes "Destiny'' addictive and enjoyable. In the technical department, ''Destiny'' excels. The game runs at 30 frames per second on each console and 1080p on both Xbox One and PS4. Each planet is heavily detailed; in the game Earth looks warn-torn and inhos- pitable, yet fundamentally beau- tiful. The environments feel rather empty because of the lack of things to do, besides kill and loot. It is this aspect that makes the game at times feel lonely and bare. While the game boasts a huge spectacle, it is in turn a vast, but empty environment. While "Destiny" may stumble in its attempt to give the player an epic story, it ultimately re- deems itself by being something very rudimentary-fun. The game is enjoyable to play and ex- perience alone or with friends. With future content on its way "Destiny" promises to be one of the best games of 2014. www.marlstclrcle.com The Circle • Thursday, October 16, 2014 • PAGE 11 Red Foxes clinch MAAC • In nail-biter BY ADRIANA BELMONTE Staff Writer The Marist volleyball team clinched a first place finish in the MAAC after a thrilling victory over rival Siena College on Oct. 11. The Red Foxes won in four sets but it did not come easily against one of the top teams in the conference. In regards to Marist's approach, soph- omore Lexi Millington said, "We have the same mentality for every team, no matter what their record is. We always have the initiative to beat our opponent." Marist (15-3, 7-1 MAAC) found themselves down 22-16 in the first set, with the Siena Saints (8-11, 6- 2 MAAC) looking like the clear winners. However, with the service of Amanda Schlegel, Marist then went on a nine-point tear to win the game 25-22. The Saints came back in the sec- ond set, taking a commanding 5-0 lead and never falling behind, win- ning 25-17. With the momentum on their side in the third set, Siena started off with a 6-2 lead. Marist came back and tied the score at eight. The set was a see-saw match with neither team taking more than a four point lead. With Siena up again by a score of 25-24, Macken- zie Stephens slammed a kill to keep the Red Foxes alive and later broke the tie with another kill, helping Marist to win the set on an attack error by a score of 28-26. The fourth set saw Marist com- COURTESY OF MARIST A1HL£TICS Sophomore Lexi Millington (Manhattan Beach, CA) bumps the ball during a game last season. Millington finished with 14 digs in Marist's (15-3, 7-1 MAAC) victory over Siena (8-11, 6-2 MMC). Millington and Marlst clinched first place in the MMC with the win. ing from behind one~ again, as they were down 24-20 from four straight service points by Siena's Erin Bies. Senior Marisa Gilbert's kill won the game for the Red Foxes as they won by a score of 26- 24. When asked after the game about the team's mindset for having to come from behind in every set, Millington said, "We've practiced being behind lots of times. It brings a lot of momentum and makes us fight even harder." Senior libero Brooke Zywick had 19 digs; her seventh one of the game put her into second place all- time in program history with 1,583 digs. She now needs nine more digs to break the record set in 2011 by Emily Brosky. Millington had 14 digs and Schlegel had 42 assists. Kelsey Lahey had a game-high 14 kills and Stephens slammed 11 of her own. For Siena, libero Bobbi Lin Kalama had a match-high 20 digs and Bies had 10 digs. Haley How- ell completed 50 assists to go with 9 digs. Rachel Stoklosa, Jacqueline Skeen, and Meghann Wright each had 13 kills, with Stoklosa and Wright combining for 31 digs. Sonja Vasovic chipped in with 10 kills. Marist will play their next home games this weekend, facing Rider on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. and Saint Peter's on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Both games will be played at the McCann Arena. Marist's hot play extinguished by Iona ByOWEN CONDON Staff Writer After coming off a week in which they got off to a red hot start, the men's soccer team (5-3-3, 1-1-1 MAAC) set their sights on their MAAC rival from the Bronx, the Iona Gaels (6-3-2, 3-0-0 MAAC). Marist came out firing, dominating most of the early possessions. How- ever, the Red Foxes suffered a major blow in the 10th minute when a questionable foul inside the box was called, leading to an Iona penalty kick. The Gaels Ignacio Maganto converted, pushing the shot just past the outstretched arm of Red Fox net minder Mark Rajovic. Marist would not be deterred, how- ever, as they pushed and pushed and continued to control play for most of Women's By OUVIA»®mi Staff Writer The Marist women's soccer team tied Brown University, 1-1, in a non- conference matchup on Oct. 13 at Tenney Stadium. The Bears improve to 5-5-3 overall (0-1-2 Ivy), while the Red Foxes draw for the third time in the last three games to improve to 1- 7-4 (0-2-3 MAAC). Brown got on the board first in the 21st minute when senior forward Chloe Cross netted her team-best sixth goal of the season from ten yards out on a feed from senior defender the first half. They spent most of the time in Iona's half of the pitch and were able to fire multiple shots net, set up by strong counters and several free kicks outside the box. However, the Red Foxes couldn't convert a goal, which led to their ultimate downfall. high, wide or was stopped by a block- ade of Gael defenders in front of the net. It was clear that Marist's sense of urgency started to kick in around the 65th minute mark, as they began to push their defenders forward, hoping to create more chances on net. Senior Marist was able to finish their first defenseip.an M.J. Stellwag tried to half strong and ended up with nine make the most of this, firing five shots on goal, and many others off shots on net, the majority of which net. Iona finished with just four, but came in the second half. Then, at the they had the one that mattered. 7 4th minute mark, Marist stared its went full extension and was able to stop the shot, keeping the lead intact and crushing Marist's last great op- portunity of the night. Head coach Matt Viggiano ad- dressed the play, stating, "That was the difference in the game. They made their penalty and we didn't." The Gaels were then able to capi- talize a few minutes later on Marist's aggressiveness, creating a turnover and a breakaway goal by Jon-Luke Ferrandino in the 87th minute to Marist started the second half in best chance of the night in the face. seal Marist's fate. The final score much of the same way that they After creating chaos ·inside of Iona's was 2-0, Iona. closed the first half. They pushed the box, the Gaels took a penalty that Marist will be in action again next ball into Iona's zone, and were able would give the Red Foxes a chance at Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. when to force fouls on Iona to set up free the equalizer. Stellwag was called they face Quinnipiac at home. After kicks. However, the Red Foxes also upon to take the penalty kick and that, the Red Foxes begin a three received the same amount of luck placed it almost perfectly to the far game road trip, starting with St. they got in the first half, as almost right post. Peter's on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2:00 every shot they took either went Iona goalkeeper Julian Petrello p.m. soccer draws with Brown Annie Gillen. Marist scored the equalizer at the 85:06 mark when freshman Amanda Garrity knocked in freshman defender Camille Bowden's blocked shot in front of the net for her first career goal, taking advantage of Marist's third comer kick of the game. Playing in her third career game, freshman goalkeeper Makala Foley made a save in the first overtime and had a total of five saves in the contest. Neither side could find the net over the games final 20 minutes. As head coach Katherine Lyn noted after the game that fresh legs off the bench made a against Brown. Though the Red Foxes did not come out on top, Lyn was pleased by her team's ability to come from behind to score. She also stated that the contributions made by non-starting players were clear signs that the team is competing in practice, a goal she had been push- ing the team toward since early on in the season. · Marist will return to MAAC play when it faces Quinnipiac (1-10-1, 0-4- 1 MAAC) at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15. In their vecy first meeting, the Bobcats defeated Marist by a score of 2-1 on Sept. 1. Last year, Marist re- turned the favor with a 3-0 victocy in Poughkeepsie. A team with a playing style similar to that of Brown, Quinnipiac will be a good indicator of how far the Red Foxes have come and what they need to work on moving forward. ctober 18; vs. St. Peters 7:00 p,.m, ctober 22: Canisius 1:00 pan. s ort Thursday, October 16, 2014 www.maristcircle.com Page 12 Martin closes in on history in loss to Dayton By JOHN FORNARO Staff Writer After a momentous first victory against Valparaiso last weekend, the Marist football team dropped their sixth game of the season with a 31-21 defeat to the Dayton Flyers . The Red Foxes fall to 1-6 on the sea- son and 1-3 in Pioneer Football League play with only four games remaining on the schedule Sophomore quarterback Anthony Francis continued his starting cam- paign, throwing for 209 yards and three touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns went to fifth-year sen- ior A.rmani Martin, who is now one touchdown away from tying Marist's all time leader in touch- down receptions, Michael Rios, with 17. Although Marist outgained Day- ton in total yards, 308-292, turnovers seemed to be the deciding factor in the defeat . The Red Foxes committed seven turnovers, four coming from interceptions thrown by Francis. "Yeah turnovers ... that's 14 points right there that were easy givings to them,'' Head Coach Jim Parady ex- plained after the game with an in- terview with the Red Fox Network. "They took advant!lge of it." Causin turnovers on d fense CO RTESY OF MAR LETICS Marist wide receiver Armani Martin hauls in this one-handed touchdown on a pass from quarterback Anthony Francis Saturday vs. Dayton. Martin, who scored two touchdowns on the day, is one away from tying Marist alumni Mike Rios for the most receMng touchdowns In the program's history. have been the Red Foxes forte com- ing into the matchup against Day- ton as they have had a plus three-turnover margin against op- ponents. The Red Fox defense seemed to hold their own once again but were put in tough situations due to the turnovers on the offensive side of the ball. Multiple turnovers gave the Flyers good field position, in two cases, taking the ball over on the Red Fox four-yard line or 25-yard line. "Defensively we aren't going to hang our heads after this one" sen- ior captain Paul Sakowsk said in a Red Fox Network interview. "We can't let these losses separate us as a team. We just have to stick to the guy next to us because that's all we got." The Red Foxes have come to a pw.nt ill theil' season where they might give younger players a chance to gain experience in a sea- son that will end no better than with a 5-6 record. Many young players haven't gained experience in a game situa- tion yet this season. 17 out of 22 starters for the Red Foxes are sen- iors this year so Coach Parady will be forced to give starting reps to in- experienced players next season. ''Well we're gonna take a look at our young guys. Because of our numbers in our program right now, our young guys don't get to play as much football as we would like," coach Parady said. "We're gonna use these three days to look at our young guys that haven't been in games and we'll get a good evalua- tion of those guys at this point." After a bye week, the Red Foxes will return to action at Tenney Sta - dium to square off with Campbell University on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m .. Upcoming Home Schedule:. Marist Vs. Campbell, 6a 25 012:00 p.m. Mar1st vs Jacksonvllle, Nov. 10 12:00 pm.