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VOLUME 67, ISSUE 11
FOUNDED IN 1965
Thursday, March 14, 2013
MIP rejects students
from study abroad
Women's basketball
MAAC champs
By
ALEX SPEISS
missions are rolling and applications
Circle Contributor
are essentially reviewed on a first
Marist offers a number of programs,
but perhaps one of its defining attrac-
tions
is
its international program. Not
many schools can offer a freshman
year of college in Florence, Italy, or
study abroad options on six different
continents. Students can bask in the
Mediterranean sun in Madrid, dive
into the culture of Cuba, explore the
African frontier, study in Southeast
Asia, or maybe live the life down
under in Australia. It is for these
rea-
sons that so many Marist students
choose to go abroad at least once dur-
ing
their four years here.
This
semester, Mari.st saw the most
applications for study abroad pro-
grams for the fall 2013 semester that
it
has
ever seen. With that large num-
ber of applicants comes a larger num-
ber of rejections. However, this
semester'g admission process
is com-
ing under heavy fire from students on
both sides of the acceptance letter.
The fall 2013 study abroad applica-
tion deadline was March
1.
However,
this deadline is perhaps not a dead-
line after all, seeing that MIP's ad-
come, first serve basis.
So what does
this
mean for the qual-
ified applicant who submits
his
or her
application only a couple days before
the deadline, -compared to an average
student who submitted weeks or
months before?
"If
[the application]
is
submitted
early, then it is looked at early .... Ap-
plications are reviewed as they are
completed; completing the application
early means it is looked at early, and
a decision
is
made earlier," said
Dean
of International Programs, John Pe-
ters.
This means that any application
that is submitted close to the deadline
is
seen after all the applications that
were submitted before it has been re-
viewed first. As long as the applica-
tion fits the minimum requirements,
which
is
oftentimes only a 2.8 GPA, it
can very
likely_ be ~ccepted over a later
application with perhaps better cre-
dentials.
Sophomore psychology major Steve
Neer applied Feb. 21 for the
·
develop-
ERIC VANDERVOORT/ THE
QRCl,E
mental program that is offered in
The Marist women's basketball team were crowned 2013 MAAC champions for
Uganda for the Fall 2013 semester.
the eighth consecutive year after a
72-48
victory over Iona at the Mass Mutual
SEE REJECTED, PAGE
4
Center in Springfield, MA on Monday. For the full story, see Sports page 12.
Global Outreach prepares for spring break service trip
By
SHAWNA GIL.LEN
maintained a strong relationship with dent members of the Spring 2013 presented in the October Campus
News Editor
the community and has provided pas-
Global Qutreach team.
Ministry meeting to prospective out-
Campus Ministry
will
continue its
over decade-long tradition by institut-
ing the Global Outreach trip for
Spring 2013. Nine Mari.st students
will
travel to Merida, Mexico and ded-
icate their spring break to performing
various community service activities
to benefit the city's community center,
all while spreading the Marist mis-
sion abroad.
The Global Outreach program
has
been active for over 15 years, and it all
began when a group of Mari.st stu-
dents approached the Marist brothers
on campus, advocating on behalf of
the program and encouraging them to
educate other students on this oppor-
tunity. Based on the success of a si.In-
ilar program at Fordham University,
Campus Ministry soon launched its
own service missions.
The Marist Global Outreach pro-
gram began organizing domestic trips
and eventually expanded internation-
ally.
This
year's service site is located
in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and
is
the capital city of the state
of
Yucatan.
The center is affiliated with the
Marist Brothers organization, as well
as the U niversidad Marista in
Merida. Campus Ministry has since
sionate volunteers to return each
"One [purpose]
is
to serve others, reach students. Those interested can
year. Children are able to attend the that's one of our missions in Campus complete an application form, which
center after school to play and take Ministry," McNutt said "It's nice to
be
is
followed by a round of interviews
PHOTO COUR'IBY OF KATHLEEN MCNUTT
Students leave their mark in M6rlda, Mexico on the 2012 Global Outreach trip.
classes. Mari.st students
will
be paint-
able to expand that beyond the earn-
ing classrooms as well as interacting pus ru;id the Poughkeepsie area and to
with the children to aid the center's go international. Another
is
to i.In-
mission in providing educational and merse ourselves in another culture,
recreational outlets for the benefit of and in the process learn more about
the community of Merida.
ourselves, and to build relationships
Kathleen McNutt, one of Marist's across cultures in that way as well."
campus ministers,
will
be participat-
Students attending Global Outreach
ing in the trip for the second consecu-
must partake in an extensive selec-
tive year. She shed light on the tion process through Campus Min-
mission campus ministry has for stu-
istry. Each fall, information is
conducted by the Campus Ministry
staff. Sophomores and upperclassmen
are eligible to participate in the appli-
cation process.
McNutt spoke highly about
the
ex-
pansion and success of the Global
Outreach program and looks forward
to
future prospects and opportunities
for the Marist community.
"I do think it's been successful," she
said. ''From students fve talked to on
previous trips ... they say it really had
a major impact on their life. I know I
can say myself I can see the progress
we've made on the buildings down
. there
.
as well as relationships that
continue between the people in
Merida and the people up here. Stu-
dents are Facebook friends with stu-
dents down there."
The spring 2013
·
Global Outreach
team
will
depart Poughkeepsie on
Saturday, March 16 and
will
return to
campus upon the conclusion of mid-
semester break. For more information
on the Global Outreach program,
please
contact
Kathleen.McNutt@marist.edu or visit
Campus Ministry's Byrne House lo-
cated behind the Student Center.








































Thursday, March 14, 2013
THIS WEEK
Thursday, 3/14
Children's Miracle Network
Fundralser
10:30 a.m. to 12;30 p.m.
Breezeway 2
Athletic Training Club Bake Sale
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donnelly Lobby
Midterm care Package Distribution
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Gallery: Opening Reception
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
_
Art Gallery
Friday, 3/15
Students must leave dorm bulldlngs
by5p.m.
Saturday, 3/16 -
Sunday, 3/24
Spring
Break
Monday, 3/25
Children's Miracle Network
Fund raiser
5
p.m. to
7
p.m.
Breezeway
1
Sandy Hook Tabling
5
p.m. to 7 p.m.
Breezeway
2
Tuesday, 3/26
Sandy Hook Tabling
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Breezeway 1
NSLS
Telecast
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cabaret
Wednesday, 3/27
Sandy Hook Tabling
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Breezeway
3
MS In Information Systems
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Dyson Lobby
Thursday, 3/28
Sandy Hook Tabling
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Breezeway 2
campus
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Charred meat with a touch of marijuana
By MICHAEL BERNARDINI
Staff Writer
@mrBERNAR.DINI
It has been a pretty dull two
weeks on the Marist campus, which
I'm attributing to overzealous fresh-
men preparing for mid-terms and
upperclassmen avoiding alcohol in
preparation for the spring break
doom that awaits. Furthermore,
since we had to set the clocks for-
ward this weekend, you all had one
less hour to wreak havoc. Fear not,
though. Two Saturdays ago, within
an hour and a half, three students
were sent t;o Saint Francis. At least
we can breathe a sigh of relief know-
ing someone out there is having fun
(with an IV drip). Spring is
in
the
air, and the excitement should pick
up in no time. Have a marvelous
break, and I'm anxious to hear your
stories upon our return to campus.
3/7 11:38 p.m. Tennis Courts
Parking Lot
Astudent contacted security wish-
ing to have his car booted. The stu •
dent lost his car keys and simply
wanted to keep his car safe while
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waiting for his spare keys. Unlike
most of you unsuspecting "victims,"
this student does not get the luxury
of sending out expletive-laden
tweets and Facebook statuses about
security's injustices. Major props for
demonstrating the first bit of intel-
ligence I've seen all year!
3/2 11:01 p.m. Champagnat Hall
Due to an "alcohol-related inci-
dent," three guests were removed
from the building and escorted off
campus via taxi. Talk about receiv-
ing the VIP treatment!
3/11:03 p.m. Upper West Cedar,
VBlock
_A fire alarm went off as the result
of a burnt hamburger in a frying
pan. Fairview responded, and the
building was aired out. Charred
grilled meat resulting in a call to the
fire department? Somewhere in
America, Guy Fieri is crying tears of
joy.
3/1 12:15
p.m. Hancock Center
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unconscious student. When security
arrived, they found that
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student
was not unconscious but had only
fallen asleep
in
class. How t;orturous
could this class have been to make
a professor think their pupil was
hospital-bound? The jury's out on
what class it was, but if I were a bet-
ting a man, I'd put my money on
Ex-
cursions in Mathematics.
3/1 12:28 a.m. Leo Hall
A student entered the lounge in
Leo
Hall and sat down on one of the
couches. The entry officer noticed
the student was fidgeting around.
Once the student got up, the secu-
rity officer found a plastic bag with
a pipe and a "touch" of marijuana.
The paraphernalia was confiscated.
That's right, everyone! Security now
measures cannabis the same way
your grandmother prepares ingredi-
ents for a nice Sunday dinner. Just
a pinch of salt, and a touch of mari-
juana.
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WMAR back
•
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the st.udio after hiatus
By
JENNA GRANDE
Managing Editor
WMAR made sound waves as it
came back on the air on Monday,
March 4 after a forced hiatus due
to the renovations to the Student
Center and the Lowell Thomas
building. The studio was origi-
nally located in the Student Cen-
ter near College Activities, but
was knocked down in preparation
for the new Student Center. The
new studio, which i~ located in the
basement of Lowell Thomas, was
expected to be completed along
with the other amenities in time
for the start of the new school
year. However, plans changed as
construction issues forced delays
in opening the studio.
WMAR club president Steve
Sabato explained his frustration
with the delayed opening:
"The vendor the school hired
took longer with the project than
they
originally
anticipated,"
Sabato said.
"It
was hard for any-
body involved to realize the delay
would be this long, and we were
not led to believe at any point that
there would be delays beyond the
first few weeks of the first semes-
ter. Clearly, that was not the
case."
·
Because the old studio was no
longer available for students to
use, there was not much the club
JENNA GRANDE/ THE CIRCLE
Pat Ramsey and De'Ron Billups broadcast a radio show In the brand new
WMAR
studio In the basement of Lowell Thomas.
members could do, broadcast wise.
It was destroyed as part of the
renovation, and there was no
other place on campus that mem-
bers could use as a temporary
space.
''We weren't going to hook up a
couple microphones to a computer,
hook it up to the stream, and call
that a
WMAR
broadcast," Sabato
said.
This threw off Sabato's plans
for his senior year as club presi-
dent. The sports broadcasts were
most adversely affected, since
most students join WMAR be-
cause of their desire to work in
sports media and gain the most
relevant and applicable experi-
ence. Sabato himself is a key
player in sports broadcasting on
campus.
Fortunately for the club, the
studio was ready for the spring
2013 semester due to the persist-
ence of club advisor Lee Walis.
Wahs spoke with the people in
charge of the project to push the
process along at a quicker pace.
Both
Walis
and
David
Chmielowski, a media center tech-
nician, were able to use some of
their expertise to make sure
everything was ready to go in the
most user-friendly way possible,
with all stude~ts being exten-
sively trained in the new studio.
Making sure the studio is user-
friendly is just one of the differ-
ences between the old and new
studio. With better equipment like
headphones, microphones and
stereos, students are using top of
the line products. Being in Lowell
Thomas is also a key difference
because before, if there was any-
thing wrong with the equipment,
the media center would have to
send someone across campus to
try and solve the problem. Now,
the media cente·r is only a short el-
evator ride away.
The new studio has WMAR
members' anticipation growing
with anticipation as they are ex-
cited to get their shows back on
the air. Junior Ali Read explained
the long hiatus made her reunion
back to the studio a very exciting
moment.
"Being back in the studio feels
amazing," she said. "I really forgot
how fun it was to be able to hang
around with your friends and be
able to play the music you all
enjoy and talk about things that
really interest you without being
censored."
SEE WMAR, PAGE 4
SGA Update: Marist to undergo reaccreditation in April
By
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
SGA
Reporter
With elections completed, SGA has
entered into the preparation period
for its transition int.o new leadership.
All class presidents have begun train-
ing their successors and the new
members on their board. In addition,
Student Body President Paul DiBlasi
and Executive Vice President Brian
Gelok are assisting the president-elect
Deborah Akinwunmi and vice presi-
dent-elect Jane Tracy in their prepa-
rations for next year. On March 27,
the Senate
will
begin approving the
new appointments t.o the Executive
Board and Senate and on April 5, the
Transition Dinner
will
be held signi-
fying the start of the new administra-
tion.
Other changes
will
occur next year
in SGA besides the change in leader-
ship. In a Feb. 27 meeting, SGA voted
t.o combine the positions of Direct.or of
Public Relations and Director of Com-
munications int.o one Director of Pub-
lic Affairs position. Both Direct.or of
Public Relations Rebecca Snodgrass
and Direct.or of Communications
Steven Sabat.o agreed that there was
no need for two separate positions. In-
stead, they believe that there should
be one Direct.or of Public Affairs with
an assistant and an executive board.
~ere is not enough work t.o war-
rant both positions in the current
state," Sabat.a said. ''We came t.o the
realization that we would be more ef-
fective as one direct.or and an assis-
tant especially
if
the direct.or is a
senior and the assistant is a junior so
the assistant can be trained t.o take
over the next year."
SGA is also currently searchini.; for
a new chief justice of the judicial
board. Former Chief Justice Jessica
Kent resigned due t.o prior obligations.
She felt that she could no longer serve
the position t.o the extent needed Ash-
ley Vogel is serving as the interim
chief justice until a replacement is
found. Unlike the other positions on
SGA, the chief justice is appointed for
his
or her duration at Marist College.
Although the elections were suc-
cessful in that a large amount of stu-
dents voted, there was an issue
concerning the legality of the actions
of one student body presidential can-
didate and her running mate. It was
brought t.o the attention of the Elec-
tions Commission that candidates
Alexandra Makowski and Shalyn
Baum were posting their campaign
flyers on students' doors without the
students' permission. Solicitation is
strictly prohibited in the elections
rules and there was a debate over
whether this should be considered so-
licitation. The Elections Commission
made a decision early in the morning
not t.o disqualify the candidates be-
cause they considered the event t.o be
a minor infraction and did not
war-
rant disqualification. Instead, they
were given a warning and t.old t.o take
down the flyers.
'We asked the candidate t.o remove
the flyers and get approval for future
postings as outlined al:Peady in the
SGA election campaign document,"
Elections Commissioner Erica Jordan
said. "[Makowski] basically just failed
t.o pay attention t.o the rules, so we
gave her a warning. She did not end
up winning the election anyway."
A new elections commission is ap-
pointed every year and Jordan has
been the commissioner for the past
two years. The commission's decision
is
final according t.o the SGA bylaws.
''I
view my role in student govern-
ment as a way t.o facilitate elections
and help candidates understand the
rules," Jordan said. "I do not view my
position as one that looks t.o disqualify
candidates over minor mistakes."
On the other hand, DiBlasi found
this incident t.o be a disappointment
and believes that the election rules
should be reviewed and, perhaps, al-
tered.
''I
was disappointed in the way some
election rules were broken and en-
forced," DiBlasi said. 'This year, like
many others, had its fair
share
of rule
breaking, finger pointing and com-
plaints from different candidates. It is
my hope that the candidates and
win-
ners
will
have the respect for each
other t.o
work
well t.ogether and serve
the student body. The election rules
should be looked at once again, and
many restrictions should be up for
dis-
cussion."
In addition, SGA was visited by Vice
President for Academic Affairs
Thomas Wennuth on Feb. 27 t.o dis-
cuss Marist College's upcoming ac-
creditation. Every
·
10 years, Marist
College is reaccredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and
Schools. The process
will
occur at the
Poughkeepsie campus from April 21-
24 and at the Florence campus on
April 4-5. The college is graded in 14
different categories including aca-
demics, student services and ethics.
Marist has been preparing the for
visit for the past two and a half years.
It is important for Marist t.o receive
accreditation because only students
who attend accredited universities
and colleges can receive federal
finan-
cial
aid. Marist College has been ac-
credited since the 1960s and
Wermuth anticipates no problems for
this year.
'This is an important accreditation
because it allows us t.o exist as a col-
lege," Wermuth said. ''We
will
be fine
though ... the college is
in
the best ac-
ademic shape it has ever been in."
During the visit, the evaluat.ors, who
are members of other Middle States
colleges such as Bucknell University
and George Washingt.on University,
will
meet with students, faculty and
SGA members. They are particularly
interested in talking with students t.o
see
if
all student needs are met. On
April 24, they
will
host a public event
in the Nelly Goletti Theatre t.o pres-
ent their evaluations. Then, in Au-
gust, the final report and evaluation
will
be sent t.o the college.
Wermuth also spoke t.o SGA about
upcoming academic changes and any
suggestions that SGA had on ways t.o
improve academics. Starting with the
Class of 2017, there
will
be a new ac-
ademic core curriculum, which
will
in-
clude a first year seminar. The
seminars
will
be offered in a variety of
areas and incoming students
will
have the opportunity t.o select the
seminar they wish t.o take. The semi-
nars
will
have 18 t.o 20 students. In
addition, there
will
be only one college
writing course, a writing intensive
course and a public speaking inten-
sive course.
Also,
an Italian major was
added
this
year, and a Religious Stud-
ies major
will
be added as well. SGA
members also suggested that music,
physics and graduate nursing majors
be added W ermuth agreed that there
is a need for more majors, but the
main issue
is
space on campus. How-
ever, the college is looking t.o continue
t.o expand the academic opportunities
for its students.






















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From page one
Rejected study abroad students deferred to spring 2014
He was wait-listed due to a ''large
amount of applicants this year." The
minimum required GPA for that pro-
gram is a 2.8, which Steve exceeds
with a 3.55.
''I
applied about
10
days before the
deadline, but I really didn't think it
mattered, since I was above most of
the requirements, got a great letter
of recommendation from my advisor
and I applied
to
such a small pro-
gram," Neer said.
Apparently it did matter, and as a
result, Steve is left out of this abroad
opportunity. These situations beg
_
the
question why there is a deadline at
all,
if
the time of submission weighs
so heavily into the decision process.
Stories like Steve's stem from the
rumor that roughly
100
students
were denied or the fall 2013 semes-
ter alone. MIP sends about 200 stu-
dents abroad per semester, so
if
this
statement is true, MIP had about
From page three
33% of its students rejected.
How-
ever, Peters denied that claim with-
out question, and instead implied
that this semester's application term
went relatively smoothly.
.
Assistant Coordinator of Marist In-
ternational Programs James Mor-
row-Polio further added to that
assertion saying that "the majority
[of applicants] were able to go for the
fall, and
if
they didn't get accepted
into one of the fall programs they
were deferred to the spring."
So in fact, the retention rate of this
semester's class was good, even con-
sidering that MIP received twice as
many applications than it usually
does.
Study abroad rejection is not the
only
MIP issue that has students up
in arms. Many students have been
put through the ringer regarding
their housing situation next year.
MIP guarantees housing to students
upon returning from study abroad
programs. However, this is not the
case this year.
Sophomore business m~jor Jaclyn
Sanderson knows firsthand the prob-
lems with the Marist housing crisis
of 2013. Jaclyn was initially wait-
listed for the F1orence undergraduate
program, and told that she was most
likely not going abroad next semes-
ter due to the large amount of appli-
cants. She deferred
to
the spring
2014 semester and began looking for
her housing options with her current
roommates. That is, until about a
week later, where she received an
email saying she did indeed get ac-
cepted into the F1orence Fall 2013
program.
''They said I would be able to go to
F1orence next year, but
I
would have
to live off-campus for the rest of my
years at Marist, because they could-
n't guarantee on-campus housing to
me when I got back," Sanderson said.
She
is just one of many students who
have been tossed around by the sys-
tems in place at an overwhelmed
housing department.
So who is to blame for these dis-
gruntled students? Is it
MIP,
the
Housing department or simply just
the nature of the business? Housing
has a difficult time fitting the stu-
dents that are already in the country
on campus, so abroad students only
adds to the issue. MIP cannot be con-
sidered at fault for anything they did
regarding admission to study abroad,
either. They clearly state on their
website in bold red letters, "Apply
early to secure your spot on the pro-
gram!" With the growing Marist stu-
dent body, along with positive
international experiences radiating
from past study abroad participants,
it
is no wonder why there was such a
large number of applicants.
WMAR radio shows debut in brand new LT studio
Sophomore Zack Obid
is
anticipat-
ing a great return to the studio as he
and his two friends, Steve
Raum and
Tommy Beal,
will
host a sports talk
show emphasizing on professional
and college sports.
''We do it because it's
fun,
we love
sports, and
are
all hoping to work in
the sports media field in some way,
and in today's world it
is important to
be able to communicate effectively
and this
is another way to develop
stronger communication skills," Obid
said.
Even students who are not commu-
nication majors
are
drawn to the club
for the skills they learn while
also
en-
joying something outside their main
studies. Junior Mickey Dennis hosts a
show with friend Joe Fitzhenry also
on sports, but with a different angle:
the show is based entirely around
anything worth debate in sports, from
who should get more playing time to
possible rule changes.
''I
do a show because it's something
I've always been
interested
in even
though I'm not a comm. major," Den-
nis
said. "I wanted my voice to be
heard and to get my opinion out
there."
Thee-board of WMAR tries to make
sure that they emphasize the point
that this club is for anyone looking to
expand their knowledge of radio pro-
duction or simply looking to have fun.
While sports shows appear to draw in
the largest audience and
social
media
presence, Sabato would like to see an
increase in the number of news shows
done on campus.
''I
think we could use more news con-
tent," he
said.
'The station's next pres-
ident, Caitlin Goettler, did a news
show for a while, however she's in
Manhattan right now, and with the
craziness in the renovation process it
was hard to find someone to carry the
torch."
This
is not to say that Sabato is un-
happy with the current shows.
LI E/0 -GR
''Right now, I think we have
a
healthy diversity in the
types
of shows
we broadcast," he said. "One of the
beauties of college radio is that the
content
is
always going to be eclectic."
And as for what
is next for the club?
Encouraging new members to join
and be a part of a new era in WMAR's
history.
"For anyone that
is
interested, they
should absolutely join," Calvin said.
"We are always looking to expand our
membership numbers. With the
brand new equipment and studio, it's
the
perfect
opportunity to get involved
and gain radio experience."
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SY.STEMS
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INFORMATION SESSION
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2,000
people worldwide dream of this m
·
an
By
MICHAEL SCACCO
scriptions of some dreams people
house I started meeting this mad
tant change in his or her life or any
Circle Contributor
have had:
while flying. Not every single time
stressful circumstances.
In January 2006 in New York, a
psychiatric patient goes
to
her doc-
tor with a drawing. The drawing is
of a man of whom the patient
claims
to
have had recurring
dreams. The woman claims that
this man has given her advice on
her private life in her dreams on
multiple occasions. She says she
has never met this man in real life.
The drawing remains on the psy-
chiatrist's desk, forgotten.
One day, another patient goes
into the psychiatrist's office and
recognizes the face in ·the drawing.
He says that he too has seen this
man repeatedly in his dreams, also
claiming to have never met the
man.
The psychiatrist, intrigued,
sends the portrait out
to some col-
leagues. After a few months four
more patients recognize the man
from their own dreams. They all
refer to him as "this man."
Since this occurrence in 2006,
over 2,000 people around the world
hold that they have seen this man
in their dreams.
As
of right now,
there is no common factor among
all of the people who have dreamt
of this man. There is no true con-
nection except the fact that no
one
can identify this man as a real per-
son. None of these people know
anything about the man in the por-
trait except what he looks like and
what has happened in their
dreams.
Here are just some of the de-
11
I fell in love with him from the
that I have this dream about fly-
.
There is a religious theory that
very first time I saw him in my
ing, but often enough. He flies too,
the man these people see in their
dream.
Even though if I think
but he never speaks.
11
dreams is the image of God. This is
a
b
out
it I must admit he's really
In every instance reported, this
why people believe that his advice
Have you dreamt of this man?
ugly. And yet each and every ~ime,
he sweeps me off my feet with his
romantic gestures and sweet
words. He buys me flowers, jew-
elry, he takes me out to dinner or
to the beach
to
watch the sunset.
11
11
I saw this man in my dream,
dressed as Santa Claus. When he
showed up I felt so happy, just like
when I was
a
little girl. Then he
smiled at me and his head became
a balloon, floating in the air above
me, but no matter how hard I tried
to catch it, I just couldn't reach it.
11
11
I have always had this dream of
flying in the sky over my city and
observing my friends from up
there. Since I moved to another
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man is portrayed as a kind person
of whom no one seems to be afraid.
In most cases the man even gives
helpful advice or directions on how
to get out of the dream. People who
dream about him seem
to
wake up
feeling peaceful or happy.
There are many different theo-
ries that have accumulated regard-
ing this man appearing
in
thousands of unrelated people's
dreams. One theory, based on
Jung's psychoanalytic theory,
states that this man is an arche-
typal image
in
everyone's subcon-
scious, which appears in times of
hardship. For example, when a
person is going through an impor-
in dreams should be followed di-
rectly by the person dreaming.
Another theory, called the dream
surfer theory, says that this man is
a real person who can infiltrate
people's dreams by means of psy-
chological skills. Some believe that
the image seen in dreams is what
this man actually looks like in
waking life; others think that the
man from the dreams looks com-
pletely different from the actual
dream surfer. There are some who
believe that there is a mental con-
ditioning plan developeq. by a
major corporation behind this man.
Although this theory is riveting, it
is the one with the least credibility.
One theory known as the dream
imitation theory says that this
phenomenon has come up by imita-
tion
.
How this works is people
learn about this man and become
so interested that they themselves
begin to dream about the man
.
This anomaly has affected thou-
sands of people around the globe. A
website, http:// thisman.org, has
been created for people who have
dreamt of this man
to
tell their sto-
ries and contact each other.
If
you
have seen this man in your
dreams, or know someone who has,
you can go
to
this website and con-
tact others who have. Have you
dreamt this man?
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Helpful habi~ to
be healthy
this
spring
By
ADAM STIRPE
Circle Contributor
With spring break coming and
midterms creeping up on
all
of us this
week, the last thing any of us really
want
is
t.o come down with something
that
will
keep us from being produc-
tive. Normally, trying t.o stay healthy
wouldn't be as t.ough, but
since
we're
on a college campus, illnesses spread
like wildfire. Being extra
careful
dur-
ing
this
time of
year
is
especially
im-
portant, as the change in weather
might cause some people t.o be sensi-
tive t.o illnesses. There are a few things
that I
think
are really important in
one's effort t.o remain healthy and
free
of any illnesses.
First
off,
I want t.o discuss the
impor-
tance of sleep. Sleep
is
one
of
the body's
natural defenses t.o illnesses and un-
fortunat.ely, not many of us get as
much as we should It
is
said that
peo-
ple our age need
·
about eight t.o 10
hours of sleep every day in order t.o
perform and stay healthy. Personally,
I don't always get this much sleep, and
I definit.ely feel the difference on days
where rm
running
on perhaps five or
six hours of sleep. I get it, sleeping
while at school and balancing the
mil-
lion and a
half
things
we're
all
involved
in on campus
is
definitely a t.ough
task,
but it's in our best int.erest t.o find ti.me
t.o
just
relax and get a
good
night's
sleep. Not only does it prevent us from
getting sick, but it
also
gives us the en-
ergy t.o do well in our classes and be
our best when it comes time t.o do other
things such as work at an on-campus
job, play a sport or even
just
work out.
Second, I want t.o stress the
impor-
tance of maintaining a healthy diet.
Some people
t1rink
that working out
and
eating
whatever
you
want
will
suf.
fire, but that's not at
all
the
case.
Main-
taining a diet that balances proteins,
carbs and vitamins/minerals
will
ulti-
mately help you not only perform bet-
ter, but
also
sleep better as well.
Personally, fve felt as
if
it has been
t.ougher t.o eat an array of fruits and
vegetables on campus because I feel as
if
the supply on campus
is
more
lim-
ited. Regardless, there are plenty of al-
t.ernatives that one could use t.o get
their intake of fruits and vegetables,
such as juices and smoothies that com-
bine the two and give you your doses
of vitamins and minerals.
Also,
eating
lots of lean meat
will
also
add t.o your
prot.ein intake, whlch should be in ad-
dition t.o
dairy
products such as low-fat
milk,
yogurt and different cheeses that
all
may be rich in not only prot.ein, but
calcium and vitamin D as well
What naturally accompanies a
healthy diet? Exercise. It
is
reoom-
mended that people our age get in 2.5
hours of moderately intensive cardio
and muscle-strengthening exercise
every
week.
Running, jogging and
other forms of int.ensive cardio are
al-
ways recommended on a weekly basis
in order t.o keep yourself going and
healthy. Exercising
ie
also proven t.o
help your brain perform in general but
also
academically. Those who exercise
more frequently are commonly stu-
dents who are high performing and
earn better grades than their more
sedimentary count.erparts. While the
thought of exercise may be gruesome
t.o some, it really has many physical,
psychological and emotional benefits
that outweigh the discomfort
of
it.
All in
all,
there are plenty of ways t.o
try
and stay healthy that are relatively
easy.
Some
of
the most effective ways
of doing so are ways that we take for
granted
as college students. In the end,
staying healthy
before
midterm
exams
and
spring
break
is
imperative for
all
of us at
Marist
right now, but it's
also
something that's incredibly easy t.o do.
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Maintaining a healthy diet will help you to sleep and keep you from getting sick.
The amazing advantages of becoming a vegan
By AMANDA
FIORE
Staff Writer
Ellen DeGeneres, Natalie Port-
man, Lea Michele and Tobey
Maguire are just a few of the most
popular names in Hollywood: all
rich, beautiful, and vegan! Veganism
is a fast growing trend among both
fitness gurus and animal lovers. You
may have heard of this latest diet
craze, but are unsure what exactly it
means to
"go
vegan." Contrary to
common belief, going vegan is not
the same as becoming a vegetarian.
Vegans don't eat anything that
comes from an animal, including
dairy products and eggs. Al though
veganism
calls
for a limit.ed diet, it
is
a lifestyle rich in benefits.
Veganism
is
a lifestyle that proves
not only beneficial to the vegan, but
t.o millions of innocent animals and
t.o our planet Earth. Many people de-
cide t.o go vegan to save millions of
animals from being slaught.ered each
year. Vegans value animal rights
and are willing to compromise the
variety in their diet to save Earth's
creatures
.
Commercially-raised
dairy cows and egg-laying chickens,
whether factory farmed or "free
range," are killed once their produc-
tion rates decline. During the short
lives of these cows and chickens,
they spend their miserable days
caged, drugged, mutilated and de-
prived of the most basic freedoms.
Veganism is a lifestyle of animal
lovers, as it is not just a way of eat-
ing but a way of life that aligns with
peoples' morals.
In
addition, veganism has environ-
mental benefits. The meatpacking
industry takes a toll on earth be-
cause it requires land, water, fertil-
izer and resources
to
feed farm
animals, who will eventually be
killed for human consumption.
Also,
the wilderness is transformed from
the home of thousands of animals t.o
grazing and farmlands for the indus-
try.
Animal waste of these farmlands
result in the pollution and contami-
nation of groundwater and rivers,
negatively effecting the environ-
ment. Veganism is an outlet for
those concerned about the environ-
ment
to
stand up for planet Earth.
By not supporting these various
meatpacking industries, vegans take
an active role in preserving our
planet.
Now for the personal benefits. Ve-
ganism is a hot trend in the health
world today because of its various
health advantages. First, going
vegan aids in weight management.
Research suggests that vegans have
healthier weights than meat eaters.
Veganism helps to maintain weight
because it
is
a diet rich in good foods,
like vegetables, fruits and whole
grains, all providing healthy fiber
that fill you up.
Second, veganism promotes a
healthier heart.
It
helps lower cho-
lesterol and blood pressure and re-
duces the risk of diabetes. Because
vegans eat fewer foods filled with
saturated fats and cholesterol, and
consume more healthy fats from
nuts and other sources, veganism is
a lifestyle attributed t.o a healthy
heart.
Third, going vegan is more nutri-
tious than diets filled with animal
products. Vegans eat fruits, vegeta-
bles, whole grains and other un-
processed foods, which are rich in
minerals, vitamins, fiber and other
nutrients. These foods provide veg-
ans with more energy than diets
filled with saturated and animal fats
and refined sugars_. Going vegan
boosts immunity and supports
healthy skin and shiny hair. Lastly,
veganism lowers the risk of certain
ca,ncers linked t.o the consumption of
animal fats and proteins, like colon
and lung cancers.
Making the switch to veganism
is
easier than you may believe. You
just have
to
swap a few things and
perhaps make a few additions t.o
your diet! First off, you need t.o make
sure you are still getting protein t.o
maintain your energy. Simply sub-
stitute legumes anytime you want t.o
eat meat. Next, make sure you are
still getting enough B12, a vitamin
normally found in fish, meat, eggs
and dairy products. Add these
vegan-approved sources of B12 into
your diet: fortified cereals, walnuts
and fl.axseeds. Replace the calcium
you once received from
dairy
t.o eat-
ing more vegetables and drinking
fortified juices and soymilk. In addi-
tion, chickpe~s. spinach, beans and
soy products are great sources of
iron, which you would receive from
consuming meats. Changing your
lifestyle does not have to be a
dreaded experience. You can choose
to be part vegan by scaling back on
the animal products you eat. Don't
beat yourself up about going com-
pletely vegan. Every time you choose
a vegan option over an animal prod-
uct, think of the difference you are
making not only in your life, but in
the lives of animals and the life of
our planet.
SWEETONVEG/FUCKR
A vegan diet Includes whole grains,
fruits, and vegetables which are all high in fiber.












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Public places their bets on the next pope
By
DEREK ROSE
Circle Contributor
Nowadays, you can bet on just
about anything. You want to put
some money on what color the
Gatorade is at the Super Bowl?
Sure! You want to throw down $500
on your son's Little League game?
No problem. You want to place a bet
on who the next pope is going to be?
Well, now you can do that too.
Http://paddypower.com, a website
that lets users place bets on every-
thing from horse racing to the next
Prime Minister of the United King-
dom, now allows people to bet on the
election of the next pope in the wake
of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.
Benedict, appointed to the papacy
in April 2005, became the first pope
to willingly resign since Celestine V
in 1294. On Feb. 28, 2013, Benedict
officially stepped down from his po-
sition as head of the Catholic
Church, citing physical and mental
health as his reasons for abdicating
his position.
His resignation opened the door
for a new pope, as well as a new
wager for those interested in gam-
bling, religion or both. The two men
with the best odds to win, according
to Paddypower, are Italian Arch-
bishop Angelo Scola, and Peter
Turkson, a cardinal from Gliana--=-
both with 11-4 odds. Paddypower
frequently updates and adjusts the
odds for each candidate, so it is
likely that other men may enter the
fold as well.
Two interesting storylines have
arisen during this election. There
has not been an Italian head of the
Vatican City (located in Rome,
Italy) since Pope John Paul I in
1978, causing many Italian citizens
to pray for an Italian pope when the
white smoke clears. Of the 10 can-
didates with the best odds, four are
of Italian descent.
Also, Peter Turkson is receiving a
great deal of attention, as he could
become the first black pope in the
papacy's almost two thousand year
history. He could also become the
first non-European pope since the
eighth century when there were a
handful of Syrians named to the po-
sition.
Other notable contenders include
Cardinal Mark Oullet (Canada) and
Cardinal Odilo Scherer (Brazil),
listed at 8-1 and 12-1, respectively.
What about an American pope,
you might ask? Well, two Americans
are currently tied for the best odds:
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Cardi-
nal Sean O'Malley, both at 33-1.
There has never been an American
pope, and as far as this conclave
goes, it looks as
if
that streak might
continue.
There
is
one notable long-shot,
however, who has garnered some at-
tention in the media even though
his odds are listed at 1000-1. Irish
rocker Bono is the biggest surprise
on Paddypower's list and holds a
slim chance at becoming pope.
While it would certainly be a
shock for most to see Pope Bono I be
christened head of the Catholic
Church, it could bring an entirely
new dimension to the Catholic faith.
Just imagine it. Sunglasses in
church would become acceptable,
and each mass you would walk in
and be greeted by the sounds ofU2's
"Bloody Sunday" blaring. Maybe
Bono is the fresh face that the Vati-
can has been searching for.
Realistically, unless you're looking
to place a bet on Http://paddy-
power.com for Bono, then there is
no reason to pay his odds any mind.
Bono being added to Paddypower's
list
is
likely just the gambling web-
site's Irish roots pushing for their
native
musician/philanthropist.
Bono's odds, listed at 1000-1, are ac-
tually much slimmer than that ac-
cording to most experts.
Even
if
Bono is not elected pope,
something special will still likely
come out of the Vatican this year.
This election is filled with interest-
ing headlines that truly illustrate
how far society has come. Will the
Italians finally get a native pope
after decades of waiting? Will we
see a non-European pope? Will we
see the first black pope?
The mere fact that Ghanaian
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Pope
Benedict's resignation has
.
caused people all over the world
to
speculate who
will
be
the new
pope.
Peter Turkson is even considered as
a possibility for the next pope re-
flects the growth of justice and
equality around the world. But the
notion that he is a leading candidate
speaks volumes more than can be
written.
Nowadays, you can bet on just
about anything, but 50 years ago,
who would have bet that the United
States would have an African Amer-
ican president or that the Vatican
would be on the brink of having a
black pope?
The most incredible part is think-
ing about what the next 50 years
will bring.
NYC proposes soda ban to combat obesity
By
CHRISTINA D'ARCO
Circle Contributor
This week, New York City almost
said goodbye to plus-size soda. The
ban on sugar-loaded drinks would
have been the first of its kind in our
country. Fast-food restaurants,
delis, movie theaters, street vendors
and even the concession stands at
Yankee Stadium would have been
prevented from selling soft drinks
over 16 ounces. However, a state
judge halted the ban shortly before
it was set to take effect Tuesday.
The ban, championed by Mayor
Michael Bloomberg, came at a cru-
cial time amid an ongoing campaign
to end obesity in America. The
mayor is well aware of the high
rates of diabetes and weight-related
health issues in our country, and he
knows they aren't improving any-
time soon. By removing the tempta-
tion to buy high-calorie, sweetened
beverages, Bloomberg hoped to keep
more New Yorkers out of hospitals
and living healthier lives.
But instead of propelling the anti-
obesity campaign forward, as
Bloomberg had hoped, the ban
added resistance to the movement.
Many New Yorkers were fighting it,
especially minority business-own-
ers, claiming that the restriction
would hurt their small businesses
that rely on the popular sale of such
beverages. Others argued from a
consumer freedom standpoint. With
the ban, they said, health officials
POOUE'/FUCKR
Wrth obesity becoming a growing problem In
the
country, New York
City
lawmakers
propose a bill
to
remove plus-size soda from the shelves •
would be interfering in our personal
lives, making choices for us by
lim-
iting our options, and I agree.
Bloomberg and his Board of Health
really have no right to tell New
Yorkers.what they can and cannot
drink.
As
much as people want to hate on
Bloomberg, he had a good reason for
the ban. More than half of adult
New Yorkers are obese or over-
weight, and it is believed that 5,800
New Yorkers die each year as a re-
sult of health issues related to obe-
sity.
If
we look nationwide, we can see
the adverse effects of a high-sugar
diet. Diabetes has become a serious
health concern in recent years, and
not just for adults. It is now one of
the most widespread chronic dis-
eases among children. The statistics
for obesity are even worse. America
is currently the fattest country is
the world, with 32 percent of chil-
dren and 34 percent of adults being
obese or overweight. Obesity has
been known to put people at greater
risk for certain types of cancers, hy-
pertension, heart disease, arthritis
and depression.
We can see why, 'then, an exces-
sive number of overweight Ameri-
cans creates a burden on our health
care system. Obesity costs America
an unnecessary $190 billion per
year in direct medical costs. With
Obamacare taking effect next year,
which will extend health insurance
to 30 million Americans, solving the
obesity crisis has never been more
critical than it is now. Unless we
want to wait in doctors' offices for
hours on end, America needs to
start making healthy foods more ac-
cessible and affordable. We need a
food system that promotes healthy
living - not one that advertises
against it.
So,
could Bloomberg's big soda ban
have been a public health victory, or
a failed attempt to curb obesity in
an inevitably fat nation? The reality
is probably the latter. New York's
soda ban, at best, would have only
slightly lowered the incidence of
obesity. Even
if
the ban was imple-
mented in every state, we would not
have been likely to see a momentous
change. People also tend to find
their way around prohibitions.
In-
stead, policymakers should try im-
plementing a "sugar tax." The tax
would discourage people from buy-
ing unhealthy foods without taking
away from our freedom to choose.
The sad fact
is
that we live in a na-
tion where people aren't responsible
eaters. Sugar is not entirely to
blame, but it is part of the problem,
and New York's bold move had the
potential to make a big impact on
other major cities. The soda ban was
not going to solve the obesity crisis,
but it may have been the wake-up
call New York - and the rest of
America - needed.





























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MCTV
does "battles of the sexes" with "The Other Half'
By
CATHRYN VACCARO
Circle Contributor
MCTV and their group of talented
directors are constantly coming up
with unique show ideas for the chan-
nel. "The Other Half' is a new talk
show series on MCTV. Brittany
Jeliniski, the entertainment director
ofMCTV, and Timothy Croteau, the
director of club affairs, decided to
host this ''battle of the sexes" in-
spired series.
The show is about the female and
male perspectives on subjects that
pertain to relationships. Some of the
topics are bar etiquette, pet peeves,
text translations, and even sports.
These topics
will
be discussed from
various viewpoints from the male
and female perspectives. The show
will
air either this week or the week
when students return from spring
break.
Jeliniski was brainstorming ideas
for the show in early September. The
actual production of the show did not
really start until late February.
With the help of a few other mem-
bers of the M CTV crew, J eliniski' s
ideas became a reality.
Ali
Read,
who is the news director, Croteau,
Peter Malavenda, Dorrie Racioppo
and Alex Rimoshytus all helped
Jeliniski come up with various top-
ics to talk about on "The Other Half."
"I hope the show becomes a student
wide thing, where more students
tune in to watch the show," Jeliniski
said.
''I
hope it adds more of a
comedic flaire to the shows that are
usually on the station. I want the
show to help students as well, and
maybe make boys think twice before
telling girls cheesy pick-up lines."
The show
will
be on MCTV, which
is channel 35.1. To get involved with
the production and creation of the
show, you can email Brittany
Jeliniski at maristmctv@gmail.com.
Students can participate as floor
managers or even on the cameras.
Audience members can email
Jeliniski with their pressing topics
that they want to hear discussed on
the show.
For those of you
looking
for a hit,
funny new talk show, make sure
t:o
tune in!
Season
2
of "Girls" abides by
the
critics a little too closely
By
NICOLE KNOEBEL
quiet the original criticism. The four
Staff Writer
'5
·
~'!: ..
a
main girls, the heart and soul of the
"Girls," the HBO comedy-drama
circling around the lives of four 20-
something year old women strug-
gling personally and professionally
in Brooklyn, broke onto the scene in
April 2012, sparking critical ac-
claim, while launching the career of
creator, writer and star Lena Dun-
ham. The show tackled the modern
issues facing young women entering
adulthood today and seemingly
picked up where "Sex and the City"
left off - only this tin1e, the charac-
ters are more realistic and relat-
able. Dunham is able to articulate
what it is like to be an emerging
adult today: struggling to under-
stand the signals put out by guys
(plus their texts, plus their Face-
book statuses, plus their tweets ... ),
being completely unprepared to join
the workforce despite a college edu-
cation and the ups and downs of
friendships following the self-con-
tained bubble that can be college.
Im.mediately, Lena Dunham was
lauded as the next Tina Fey. Her
character, Hannah, declares to her
parents that she wants to become
the voice of her generation, and crit-
ics agreed that the same could hold
Above
is
the primary
cast
of
•Girts,"
the hit HBO
drama which
is
seen as a modem,
more realistic
take
on
•Sex
and the City.• Season 2 is currently underway.
true for Dunham. However, Dun-
ham now seems to be suffering from
a strain of Taylor Swift syndrome:
the constant success and praise has
seemingly gone to her head. Her
once-charming late night interviews
now seem forced as she tries to keep
up-with the nonchalant, hipster vibe
she exhibits on "Girls." Her oddly
sexual endorsement for President
Obama's second term rubbed many
people the wrong way and exuded
an air of superiority as she became
yet another celebrity shoving her
political views down her fans'
throats. Her personality has been
influenced by her newfound fame,
and the second season has followed
suit. The show is now much more
self-aware than it was during the
first season. Following the critique
that the show is not racially diverse
enough, Donald Glover was cast as
Dunham's love interest for two
episodes in what was then criticized
as a casting decision made only to
show, are rarely seen together on
screen anymore, and characters are
now dieplaying random new talents
and career paths that have never
been mentioned before (Marnie
wants to be a singer? Charlie is an
iPhone app guru?). "Girls" is now
too busy actively trying to tackle so-
cial issues and common early-20s
problems that it's not being the nat-
ural, witty observation of life that it
used to be.
"Girls" is not so far off track that
it can't return to its sensational first
season status. The main thing Dun-
ham and her writers need to do is to
stop focusing on the media scrutiny.
"Girls" was most loved and most
award worthy when it centered on
all four girls, experiencing what all
young women do, but while doing it
in a comical way. The show was not
deterred from plot lines because of
critics and it was inspired largely by
Dunham's own quirky life. Don't let
outsiders dictate the show. Just
stick to what drew the viewers in in
the first place: a comedic take on the
joys and humiliations of early adult-
hood. For those unfamilair to the
show, it is still worth checking out
regardless of minor setbacks.
"Life
Is
but
a Dream":
The
HBO special on Beyonce
By
LAUREN FODERA
Staff Writer
The usually private superstar Be-
yonce has given fans the opportu-
nity to see how she lives in a
90-minute HBO special documen-
tary entitled ''Life Is but a Dream."
Beyonce has become a household
name across the country and
around the world, especially after
her amazing half-time show at this
year's Super Bowl game featuring
the two other members of her for-
mer band Destiny's Child, Michelle
Williams and Kelly Rowland. Tick-
ets for her upcoming summer 2013
tour sold out in a matter of seconds.
She is just about the hottest com-
modity in the world right now, and
this documentary into her life ex-
poses just why that is.
The documentary opens with a
home video of Beyonce as a young
child playing outside with her sis-
ter. It features a voiceover of Bey-
once talking about her family. She
discusses the topic of her former
management by her father. Beyonce
decided that it was straining their
relationship and felt that the best
decision was to move on and man-
age herself.
Another difficult topic Beyonce re-
veals is the loss of her child due to a
miscarriage. Since she is regularly
so private, this is something she has
never discussed with the public be-
fore. As is expected, she describes
the sorrow she felt
.
However, she
also reveals how writing and
singing worked as therapy for her
as a way to cope with her pain.
This special also includes several
private videos taken by Beyonce
and her husband Jay-Z, varying
from vacations to private perform-
ances.
The rest of the behind-the-scenes
material was used as an insight into
what it takes to put together the re-
quirements of a performance like
set lists, choreography, costumes,
stage setup, lighting, and so much
more that most would not even
think of. Beyonce described this by
explaining that she feels she cannot
be polite about what she wants be-
cause she wants her vision to be ab-
solutely clear. She is in charge of
her own career and cannot let oth-
ers try to walk all over her and de-
cide things for her.
Another hot topic was Beyonce's
pregnancy with her husband Jay Z.
Beyonce was very quiet to the press
but opened up and discussed how
she was feeling in this documen-
tary. She explains her religious be-
liefs and how they translated into
her maternal feelings during her
pregnancy. She also addressed the
rumor that she had a surrogate
carry her baby so that she did not
gain weight, and only pretended to
be pregnant. The documentary
shows several shots of Beyonce' s
pregnant belly to discredit the
rumor. There is backstage footage
from before and during her per-
formance at the MTV Video Music
Awards, where she revealed her
baby bump to the public on stage
after performing.
The end of the documentary shows
Beyonce in her home wi.th her fam-
ily looking through old pictures. She
was very careful not to let pictures
of her baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter, get
released to the press when she was
first born. However, Beyonce is
shown holding the baby for the pub-
lic to see in this HBO special.
This documentary definitely hu-
manizes Beyonce and shows that
she is more than just the talented
performer we all see on stage. She
reveals her insecurities and dis-
cusses very personal topics in her
life. Overall, this is an incredibly in-
sightful program that all moderate
to hardcore fans should check out to
learn more about the human aspect
of this superstar.






























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March 1.4,
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J
aquan Bryant signed to PIFL team
By
ALEXANDER
MUZII
Staff Writer
Former Marist football standout
Jaquan Bryant, Class of 2012, will
be playing for the Professional In-
door Football League Cup runner-
up Richmond Raiders this spring.
The Raiders are a professional in-
door football team located in Rich-
mond, Va., that began play in the
American Indoor Football Associa-
tion in the 2010 season.
The 6'2", 195-pound Bryant was
a first-team All-Pioneer League se-
lection his senior year at Marist,
after leading the Red Foxes in solo
tackles (41), interceptions (four),
and pass break-ups (five). He tallied
11 interceptions and broke up 18
passes in his career with the Red
Foxes, and is arguably one of the
best corners to come through the
program.
"He is certainly in the top group,"
Marist associate head coach and de-
fensive coordinator Scott
Rumsey
said. "His speed and size makes a
nice combination. He has a lot more
ability that he has not used yet."
Bryant was invited to the Oak-
land Raiders rookie minicamp fol-
lowing his senior season. Although
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he didn't make the 53-man roster
for
Oakland,
he gained some valu-
able information and positive feed-
back from the coaches.
"While I was with the Oakland
Raiders, I learned how to read cer-
tain formations, play new cover-
ages, and also to rely on my
back pedalling a lot more," Bryant
said.
Though indoor football differs
from that of the
NFL,
Bryant's skill
set and experience should allow him
to excel in the indoor league. Bryant
contributed to the Red Foxes special
teams, serving as the team's pri-
mary punt returner, averaging 8.1
yards per runback (23 returns, 187
yards). He plans to be in the mix in
the Raiders' return game as well.
Bryant will be playing defensive
back and wide receiver for Rich-
mond this season, with high expec-
tations from the coaching staff to be
a big contributor. Like any athlete,
Bryant has high standards for him-
self this upcoming season.
"I want to show what I can do as
a DB and also get better
as
a DB, to
prove to other leagues like the
NFUCFL
(Canadian
Football
League) that I can play at
a
profes-
sional level and hold it down as a
JOSEPH
S.
MILl.£R/TltE CIRCLE
Former
Marist
football
player
Jaquan
Bryant, shown here making a tackle during
the
2011 season, has been signed
to
play
in
the Professional
Indoor
Football League.
shutdown comer," Bryant said.
Bryant's goal is to get another
shot with the NFL and put the
Marist
football program on the map.
With his agent still in contact with
NFL teams, Bryant's chances of
making a 53-man roster are still
very much alive.
"My agent said he has kept in
touch with several NFL teams, and
when my times comes back around
for mini-camps, they can't wait to
see what I've learned and got better
at," Bryant said.
Coming off a 10-2 record and
dis-
appointing 60-56 loss in the PIFL
championship against the Albany
Panthers, the Raiders expect to be
right where they left off last season:
with the expectation of winning the
PIFL Cup. They start their 12-game
season Saturday, March 16, against
the Alabama Hammers.
Season ends for men's basketball
off of his team, letting his players
figure things out on their own
rather than "pick
on
every
little
thing" himself. The result was a 5-3
record in February
and March,
and
momentum going into the
tourna-
ment.
But the loss to Siena put a stop to
that momentum and the season for
the 2012-2013 Marist Red Foxes is
over.
After the game last Friday, Mar-
tin had
little to
say about
what was
said in the locker room.
"It's
an emotional
time,
so
there
really is nothing to say
at
this
mo-
ment. I thanked the seniors and the
staff. There are a lot of emotions
going on;
a
lot going
on
their minds,
a lot going on in my mind," Martin
said. ''It's not really the time to talk.
Once we all regroup, we
will
meet as
a
team to address some things."
Marist ended its season with a
10-21 overall record, and 6-12
against MAAC opponents.
Team
Notes
Five Marist players were named
to the MAAC All-Academic team on
Monday. That number is a school-
record.
Captain Jay Bowie and senior
Jesse Martin were named to the
team for the second straight year.
They were
joined
by Patrick Ram-
sey, Manny Thomas, and Tourron
Whitfield. Since Marist joined the
MAAC in 1997, 27 players have
been named to the team.
Softball sweeps weekend in Maryland
By
GEOFFREY MAGLIOCCHETTI
Staff Writer
The last time such domination
was seen in Baltimore, Md., the
Ravens were putting finishing
touches
.
on a 24-9
victory
over the
Indianapolis Colts in their playoff
triumph en route to their Super
Bowl XI.NII title.
Unfortunately for opponents of
Marist College softball, the domina-
tion lasted four games, not just a
mere four quarters. Invited to the
University of Maryland-Baltimore
County's annual Dawg Pound Invi-
tational, the Foxes swept all four of
their games in their visit to Charm
City, two of which were shutouts.
Following their 2-2 season debut
at the Spartan Classic in Norfolk,
Va. last weekend, the Foxes sit at 6-
2 on the season. It's a stark contrast
to last year, where the Foxes were
3-5 at this point.
While last season's squad recov-
ered to finish 28-27, head coach Joe
Ausanio stressed the importance of
a good start.
''We let a few games get away
from us last year, so we had to come
from behind to earn a winning
record," Ausanio said. "But we had a
great weekend in Maryland and it's
huge to start off hot.
The team
played great, considering the cold
weather."
After splitting their four games
at Norfolk, highlighted by a 10-1
mercy rule victory over Army, the
Foxes' domination kicked off on the
Sunday session with an 8-2
win
over
Coppin State. A four-run fifth in-
ning, highlighted by catcher Alyssa
Zahka's home run was what made
the difference.
Hours later, the Foxes blanked
Rhode Island in a 7-0 final.
If
senior
captain Emily Osterhaus's complete
game shutout wasn't enough, sec-
ond baseman Haley Birnbaum pro-
vided the Foxes the spark they
needed with three RBIs.
The next day, Yogi Berra would've
called it "deja vu all over again," as
the Foxes again blanked URI, this
time by a 6-0 score. Melanie White
allowed just three hits, and retired
the final 14 Rams in a complete
game shutout of her own, needing
just 72 pitches to get through the ef-
fort.
In their Dawg Pound finale, how
appropriate was it that the Foxes,
taking on the local UMBC Retriev-
ers, made a comeback in the me-
tropolis known as "America's
Comeback City''? Finding them-
selves down 4-1 after the first in-
ning, Marist's other captain and
third baseman Danielle Koltz made
up the deficit with one swing, ham-
mering the first pitch she saw over
the right c~nter field fence, for a
grand slam to give Marist a 5-4
lead. Seconds later, second baseman
Nicole Cheek homered to right, cap-
ping off a five-run inning that ended
with Marist up 6-4.
While the Retrievers ignited a
comeback of their own to tie the
game and send it to extra innings,
the undeterred Foxes scored the
eventual game-winner on pinch hit-
ter Christina Lausch's RBI ground
out that scored Janine Lailli, giving
the Foxes the winning tally for their
7-6 victory.
Ausanio praised his team's re-
siliency and composure.
''When we went down 4-1," Au-
sanio recalled, "I told them three
runs are nothing. Next thing you
know, Dani and Nicole smack back
to back home runs and we're up 6-
4. These girls know how to win.
They never panicked and that led us
to victory."
As
the Marist student body heads
home for spring break, the Foxes,
instead, head west for two more
tournaments. After a five-game stop
in San Diego for the San Diego Clas-
sic, hosted by USD, the Foxes travel
to Colorado for the Colorado State
Spring Tournament.
While most teams would be over-
whelmed by such a heavy travel
schedule, the Foxes welcome the
challenge.
''We'll be playing some great
teams over the next few trips," Au-
sanio said. "But we're much better
prepared.?'
The coach brought up last year's
trip to Hawaii, where the Foxes took
on three of the nation's Top 10
teams, including then top-ranked
California.
. "Some of the teams we'll be play-
ing are among the Top 50 in the na-
tion," Ausanio explains. "But these
girls can and will compete with any-
body. They won't be in awe of the
competition."
Should the Foxes be able to get
through their hectic March, they
should be in sold shape for MAAC
play, which begins April 7 against
Fairfield. And if the Maryland trip
was any indication, home field
will
not be the only advantage the Foxes
hold against their conference foes.






























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Thursday, March 14, 2013 •
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Baseball drops series
to Greensboro
By JOE FllZHENRY
run singles accounted for two of the gave the hosts an 8-1 lead that they
Staff Writer
three runs in the fifth inning that wouldn't relinquish.
Perhaps reversing a trend, the
Marist baseball team won the open-
ing game of their weekend series for
the first time this season.
Last Friday night, Zach Shank's
five RBI performance led the Red
Foxes to a 7-3 defeat over UNC
Greensboro.
That would be their only win on
the weekend, however, as the Spar-
tans (8-5) captured the final two
games by scores of 9-4 and 6-5, re-
spectively.
'We had ourselves in a position to
win each game. The 9-4 game was
closer than the score maybe indi-
cated. We had a chance to win,"
head coach Chris Tracz said.
Senior right-hander Chris Bielak
continued his strong start to the
season, improving his record to 2-1
after fanning eight in 7.1 innings
and allowing just six hits. A trio of
early Greensboro runs didn't phase
the Red Foxes, as the Spartans
would not score again for the re-
mainder of the contest.
The first of Shank's pair of two-
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would even the score at three. The
Both sides plated runs in the
preseason All-MAAC selection gave sixth, including a two-run double
his team the lead for good with the from Mike Orefice that cut the lead
other two-run single in the top of to 8-3 at the time. A solo run from
the seventh, before a sacrifice fly by UNC Greensboro in the bottom half
Zach Passerelle made the score 6-3 of the inning would be the final run
in favor of the visitors.
of the day for the hosts.
A solo blast off the bat of Shank
Mark Swertfager drew a bases-
in the ninth accounted for the final loaded walk for the final run of the
score.
Looking to clinch the series win
on Saturday, Kevin McCarthy
struggled on the mound, as he al-
lowed eight runs on 11 hits in just
four innings of work for the Red
Foxes.
"Kevin is making the transition
from being in the bullpen to a
starter. He's had a couple of solid
starts before this, but these things
happen. I'm not worried about him,"
Tracz said.
A 2-1 game in favor of UNC
Greensboro at the start of the home
half of the fourth inning quickly be-
came out of hand, as a three-run
blast by Cambric Moye and a two-
run double from
T.J.
Spina con-
tributed to a six-run inning that
afternoon for either side.
Mark Povse picked up the win for
the Spartans, working 5.1 innings
and giving up just one earned run
on three hits.
Passerelle and Jake Berry each
had two hits for the Red Foxes in
the losing effort.
The rubber game of the series
featured momentum swings on each
side before Marist (4-6) came up just
short in the 6-5 decision.
Matt Belitz delivered the best
game of
his
young college career for
Marist. The Ossining,
N.Y.,
native
was 3-3 with a run scored on the
day, while Shank drove in two more
runs.
An RBI triple by Steve Laurino
gave Marist the lead briefly, before
a run apiece in the first two innings
put UNC Greensboro ahead 2-1.
A sacrifice fly from Shank, and
an RBI double and single from
Orefice and Nick McQuail made the
score 4-2 at the halfway point of the
game.
Moye's second three-run homer of
the series gave Greensboro the lead
for good, although not without some
nervous moments.
The Spartans added their sixth
run of the afternoon in the eighth
before the heart-wrenching bottom
of the ninth.
Having already cut the lead in
half courtesy of an unearned run on
an error charged to the third base-
man, the Red Foxes had two run-
ners in scoring position with nobody
out.
Following a Passerelle pop up,
Swertfager reached on a fielder's
choice as Orefice was cut down at
the plate attempting to score the
tying run. A 1-3 groundout by Joey
Aiola ended the game.
Marist will head to the City of
Brotherly Love this weekend to play
single games against St. Joseph's,
Villanova and La Salle.
The dyn
,
asty lives on for lady foxes
just four points
in
the game. Mar-
Giorgis said. "They carry a lot of
• •
,..
tinez, the MAAC Player of the Year, traits that Marist teams have had
-
had netted 36 and 25 points in her in the past. They just believe in
first two tournament games, but themselves and don't care what
could not find any space to operate anybody else thinks."
against Ockenden.
Looking ahead, Marist now awaits
"My job today was to stop Damika their seeding and matchup for the
Marti1lez,
"
Ockenden
sa.iA1.
"I tried first round of the NCAA Tourna-
to deny her the ball and whenever ment, which they will find out on
she got it, I knew her tendencies Selection Monday, which is on
and I had my teammates to back me March 18.
According to ESPN
up.''
Bracketologist, Charlie Creme,
Ockenden, as the MAAC Defensive Marist is currently ranked as a 12
Player of the Year, is the forefront seed, matched up against South
of a standout Marist defense, that Carolina.
gave up just less than 45 points on
No matter where Marist is seeded,
average in the MAAC Tournament
.
the Red Foxes pose a difficult
Although it's usually the scoring matchup for whoever draws them in
that gets recognized, with this the first round, based on the
Marist team, it's the defending, the uniqueness of their style and their
fundamentals and the drive that history as giant killers.
gets people talking.
"The tournament is tough at any
That lack of scoring and the lack of time, but I think our movement and
a true star performer are what peo-
our ability to shoot the basketball,
ple thought could hold this team play good defense and winning five
back at the beginning of the season, games always makes someone nerv-
but it seems to be an afterthought ous," Giorgia said.
now after what Marist has accom-
If
the Red Foxes can play like they
plished.
have in recent memory, then there
"You can't lose as many people as is no reason to think a repeat per-
we lost, the top two players from formance from last season isn't in
last year, the person who scores 14 the cards. And if the slipper that is
points in the first 18 minutes this the Marist defense fits just right
year, a 6-5 player, and come out over an opposing. offense, we could
with this kind of performance, but see the Red Foxes stay at the ball
these kids believe in themselves," for even a little bit longer.
~The eight straight MAAC
championships are the
onge. t active tr
akin the nation for con ecutive con-
erence championship
arist has on
31
con
ecutive game~ against
MAAC
op-
onents (including post
eason play)
The Red Foxes have won seven straight games by a
argin of at lea t 20 points. The team is 23-0 this season
hen they score at lea
t
60 points
ERIC VAND£R WORT/
Trl
CIRCLE
Elizabeth Be:fnnon, seen here cutting off a piece
of
the net
from
the championship
game, capped off her final MAAC Tournament appearance
by
being named the Tour-
nament's Most Valubale Player. Be:fnnon scored 15 points in Monday's title game.
Leanne Okenden (11) was named MAAC
Defensive
Player
of
the Year prior
to
the
2013 Tournament and played tremendous defense throughout the weekend.











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Thursday, MARCH .14, 20.13 •
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MAAC title the Best
way
to go out
By
ZACH DOOLEY
Sports Editor
A lot of different players on the
Mari.st women's basketball team get
talked about for different reasons,
but there might not be a more
unique story on the team than that
of redshirt senior Kristine Best.
On an average program, a player
could consider him or herself lucky
if they were able to come away with
one championship over a four year
career. On a good team, two cham-
pionships would be successful. At
Marist, anything short of four would
be considered a disappointment.
But for Best, following Monday's
victory over Iona, she will walk
away with a staggering five.
Following a reserve role in her
freshman season, Best took over the
starting point guard position as a
sophomore, riding the job all the
way to a season ending loss against
powerhouse Georgetown.
After
moving back into a reserve role in
her junior season, Best was back as
a starter for her senior season,
primed for a strong run at the point,
before a torn ACL ended her season
after just six games.
Luckily for the Commack,
N.Y.
na-
tive, the injury was at a point in the
season, where she was able to red-
shirt for one more run this year.
"I knew that I tore my ACL early
enough where I could redshirt,
which was a good thing, but I was
just really blessed to get that fifth
year," Best said.
Coming back strong for her fifth
and final season, Best had the op-
portunity that not many athletes of
any kind have at the collegiate
level, which is to be a five-time
champion. Best's role has changed
over her now five-year career, but
she always aims for the same goal,
regardless of what her status is in
the lineup.
"I
do what coach says, whether he
doesn't start me or he does start
me," Best said. "I try to come in
with the same energy to the best of
my ability."
As a fifth year senior, Best was
given the starting nod in 16 of
Marist's 32 games, and finished
third on the team in assists per
game. She led the team in assists
per 40 minutes amongst regular
players, making her the true defini-
tion of the pass first point guard.
''I
pretty much just try to run the
point, run the show and get people
the ball where they like to score,
and if I'm open I shoot," Best said.
But perhaps more so than wbat
she provides with her skill set on
the court is what she provides off
the court with her experience of al-
ready having four season and four
conference championships under
her belt.
Being on a Marist team with
.
four
freshman, leadership from all up-
perclassmen becomes important
and having a player like Best to pro-
vide it, in addition to what the Red
Foxes get from their captains, is a
huge asset for the program.
"Bringing that experience that I
have from being in the program for
five years," Best said in response to
what she could best bring for the
freshmen on this year's team.
"I
re-
ally just try to help them out with
certain things, and help them learn
from me and my experience."
Best is now looking ahead to her
and her team's final run towards
the big dance, and she believes that
the experience that the team has
gained over the past few seasons is
something that will serve them well
when they face the unfamiliar task
of playing as the underdogs.
"We're really excited and we know
what to expect," Best said. ''We're
actually the underdogs now for
once, so we just have to go out and
play hard and still have that win-
ning attitude."
Regardless of what happens come
late March, what Kristine Best has
accomplished over her five-year ca-
reer has certainly been memorable
and when she takes the court one
last time on the biggest stage, the
Red Foxes will try to put their 'best'
foot forward for another Cinderella
run.
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Doherty finally avenges high school loss
By
RYAN CALVI
Staff Writer
''What
goes
around ... comes
around" is an adage dating back to
the mid 16th century but certainly
holds true in many real life situa-
tions in present day.
The phrase can be applied to the
sports world when an athlete gets
revenge on another in a future
meeting. This past Friday night
under the lights at Johnny Unitas
Stadium at Towson University,
Marist men's lacrosse senior J.ack
Doherty finally got his vengeance
from a high school game dating
back to the spring
of
2009.
In
high school, Doherty was a
standout attack man for Lakeland
High in Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
In
his senior season at Lakeland, his
team made the Section 1 Class A
playoffs and faced archrival York-
town in the championship game.
Lakeland would fall short of a trip
to the state regional round following
a heart-breaking 11-10 loss to the
Cornhuskers in overtime.
That day Doherty was matched
up against fellow senior and All-
American defenseman John Fen-
nessy for Yorktown. The game was
a back and forth affair with ooth
teams hungry to advance to the
next round and ultimately win a
state title.
Doherty had an opportunity to
win the game for Lakeland in OT
but had the ball stripped by Fen-
nessy, which led to an eventual
game-winning goal for Yorktown.
Yorktown's win ended Doherty's
high school career, leaving
him
won-
dering if he'd ever have the oppor-
tunity to avenge the loss.
Doherty went on to play at Bing-
hamton University for his freshman
campaign in college lacrosse.
As
a
Bearcat, he earned recognition on
the America East All-Rookie team
after scoring four goals on the year
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Jack Doherty (17)
is
shown here scoring the game-winning overtime goal against
Towson and high school rival John Fennessy (22) on Friday night in Baltimore, Md.
but transferred to Marist for the fol-
lowing season.
The attack man burst onto the
scene
in
Poughkeepsie. In his soph-
omore year, Doherty scored a team-
leading 31 goals and totaled 39
points. In 2012, he followed it up
with another impressive season,
once again leading the way
in
goals
scored with 30, and finishing second
with 42 points. Doherty was named
All-MAAC Second Team in both
seasons.
Today, he currently leads the Red
Foxes in goals scored with 11 on the
season and sits 11th all time in
team history with 72 career scores.
Yorktown would eventually fall
short of a state championship but
Fennessy would continue his
lacrosse career at Towson. The sen-
ior defenseman has started every
game since his sophomore year for
the Tigers and is currently tied for
third on the team with four caused
turnovers this season. The lacrosse
program at Towson has had plenty
of success through the years and
was deemed a Top-25 team in the
nation prior to the start of this sea-
son.
As irony and fate would have it,
the two talents met once again this
past Friday night for the first time
since that championship game in
2009.
Similar to their high school bat-
tle, the game was extremely close,
as no team led by more thari two
goals at any point t
_
hroughout. With
the score tied 9-9 at the end of reg-
ulation, the game went into over-
time.
But unlike that day in '09 when
Fennessy took the opportunity
away, this time it was Doherty who
prevailed.
With one second left on the clock
in OT, Doherty blew past Fennessy
and scored the game-winner on a
right-handed shot coming from be-
hind the cage to solidify a 10-9 vie-
tory for Marist (4-0) over Towson (3-
4). A sea of red jerseys pursued to
storm the field from the sideline to
congratulate their hero as the
Foxes' current undefeated season
lived on.
"It felt great to score that goal be-
cause it helped the team win and
also kind of officially put that game
in high school in the past," Doherty
said.
Doherty also scored three other
goals, including the game-tying one,
in addition to the game-winner and
was named MAAC Offensive Player
of the Week for his performance. It
was the second time in his collegiate
career that Doherty has received
the honor.
In
an interview with Marist head
coach Keegan Wilkinson earlier in
the year, he talked about Doherty's
importance to the program at
Marist.
"Jack means an awful lot to this
team. He has a tremendous amount
of talent and it comes as no surprise
to other teams as to how much we
rely on his skill," Wilkinson said.
Doherty and the Red Foxes will
look to continue their current four-
game winning streak as they begin
conference play this Saturday at
home against Detroit starting at 3
p.m. Marist was defeated 8-7 in
·
overtime last year when they visited
the Titans and will certainly be
looking for some revenge, including
·
the man who got a great bit of it this
weekend.
"Whenever we play those guys it's
always fun," Doherty said. "Right
now we're just focusing on practic-
ing and going hard in order to be
·
prepared for Saturday."
What went around
in
high school
definitely came back around in col-
lege for Doherty against Fennessy.
This weekend, Number 17 for
Marist will look to make sure the
same result of revenge for last year
comes back around against Detroit.










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Women win eighth straight MAAC title
ByZACH DOOLEY
to their guards."
Sports Editor
Starting Coffey moved junior
Dynasty is a word that gets
thrown around a bit in sports when
a team wins even just two champi-
onships within a few years. But
when a team wins eight champi-
onships, all in a row, the word dy-
nasty isn't just thrown around, it is
firmly used.
Marist women's basketball capped
off an undefeated season in the
MAAC with a 72-48 victory over
Iona, to clinch their eighth consecu-
tive MAAC Tournament Champi-
onship, guaranteeing them a berth
in this year's NCAA Tournament.
After a closely contested first
half, Marist really opened things up
after the halftime break, as they
outscored the Gaels 38-21 in the
second stanza to make it eight
straight for the program. Iona had
come in scorching the nets offen-
sively, averaging 73 points in their
two tournament games, but the
Marist defense was once again
lights out in the victory.
"Just an outstanding effort from
our players," Marist head coach
Brian Giorgia said. "I know it
sounds kind of old saying this, but
we saved our best for last."
From the opening tipoff, Iona
brought a much higher level of in-
tensity and skill than Marist had
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Coach Brian Giorgls and the
rest
of
the Marist women's basketball team celebrates
with
the MMC Championship Trophy after defeating Iona, 72-48, to earn the
~
gram's eighth
straight
conference tltle, and ninth overall in the Giorgis era.
seen in either of its first two tour-
nament games, and they hung with
and even led the Red Foxes during
the first half.
It wasn't until Marist went on a
run towards the end of the first half
that the Red Foxes began to take
any type of control of the game.
Marist headed into the locker room
with a seven point lead at 34-27:
After the break, the Gaels hung
tough, bw; Marist showed the bal-
anced offensive and stalwart de-
fense it had all season, using a 22-3
run to seize command and run away
with the victory.
"I think the thing that helped
the most was that we started our
top defensive lineup, which was
dif-
ferent from that they [Iona] had
seen," Giorgis said. ''We started
Sydney [Coffey], which even though
we aren't a tall team, gave us a lot of
length, which I think gave problems
guard Casey Dulin to the point
guard position, rather than the
three guard spot she had played
during her first two MAAC Tourna•
ment games. Dulin responded to the
transition with a near triple double,
at 12 points, nine assists and eight
rebounds and her versatility.
"I
think I play the same, pretty
much, I just have to dribble the ball
up the court more," Dulin said. "I
don't think there's much of a differ-
ence, I make the same passes at the
three, I just touch the ball a lot
more at the one."
Whether or not it made a differ-
ence, Dulin was one of the most in-
volved players on the court all
game, along with senior teammate
Elle Beynnon and junior guard
Leanne Ockenden. The trio, who
were named captains prior to the
season, were the three Red Foxes
named to the all-tournament team,
with Beynnon being named MVP.
Beynnon led all scorers with 15
points in the final, giving her 40 for
the weekend, which was the most
on the Red Foxes.
The other end of the court is
where Ockenden made her living,
shutting down Iona's star guard
Damika Martinez, limiting her to
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Disappointing season ends for men's team
By GARRIN MARCHETTI
Vanderbilt, 50-33, in the Old Spice tions of Marist fans.
to evaluate his own coaching strat-
Sports Editor
Classic tournament.
It
was the first
Injuries took their toll on the egy.
·
They had won three straight
games, five of their last seven, and
seemed primed for a breakout per-
formance in the 2013 MAAC Tour-
nament.
The Marist men's basketball
team had worked its way back from
injuries and tough losses to go into
the MassMutual Center in Spring-
field, Mass with a swagger that had
been missing most of the season.
But the Red Foxes' opponent in
their opening round game, the
Siena Saints, would not let their
archrivals send them home packing.
Marist lost to Siena, 70-64, last
Friday night in the first game of the
MAAC Tournament. It marked the
sixth time that Marist failed to beat
Siena in the tournament.
The disappointing loss capped a
disappointing season for the Red
Foxes, who prior to the year, had
been expected to improve upon their
14-18
campaign the year before. All
five starters were returning for
Marist, as well as other key contrib-
utors off the bench.
But the season never transpired
the way that others had intended.
Marist lost its first two games. The
team got its first victory back on
Nov. 17, a 67-62 victory over Co-
lumbia.
Perhaps the biggest highlight of
the season came during Thanksgiv-
ing break, when the Red Foxes de-
feated defending SEC champion
win over an SEC team in program team. Junior captain Jay Bowie
''Maybe we [the staff] are doing a
history, and Marist allowed a pro-
missed 11 straight games with a poor job, and maybe I am doing a
gram-low 33 points to the Com-
concussion, and senior captain poor job getting that message across
modores.
Devin Price would be hampered by to them. I'm not sure
if
they [under-
The victory was even more
lilig-
an ankle injury that would sideline stand] my version of intensity and
nificant considering Marist's per-
him for six games throughout the hard work. I know what it looks
formance the day before, an 87-44 second half of the season.
like. We [the team] are not playing
blowout loss to West Virginia. After
After a 79-75 loss to Siena on all-out defense and our record re-
the victory, head coach Chuck Mar-
Jan. 27, Martin voiced his frustra-
fleets that," Martin said afterwards.
tin applauded his team's efforts tions with his team's lack of effort,
Martin explained that he backed
after getting blown out the game be-
admitting that he may have needed
fore.
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'1'm really proud of our kids after
having a tough night yesterday
against West Virginia and being
able to come back and perform the
way we did yesterday," Martin said.
"It says a lot about the character of
our kids and the direction that our
program is going."
The program looked like it was
heading in the right direction, with
the Red Foxes winning their first
MAAC game of the season for the
first time since the 2008-2009 cain•
paign, when they defeated Manhat-
tan, 62-58. When the school went on
winter break on Dec. 15, Marist
stood at 3-6, but 1-1 against MAAC
opponents.
Then, everything seemed to spi-
ral out of control. The Red Foxes
went on an eight-game losing
streak, winning just three games in
December and January combined.
By the time February rolled around,
the team's record was 5-17 overall,
and 2-9 in the MAAC, a record that
was far removed from the expecta-
ZACK OBID/THE CIRCLE
Marist senior gurard Devin
Price
(0) drives
by
Siena guard Rakeem Brookins (12) In
the quarterfinals
of the
2013 MMC Tournament In Springfield, Mass.