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VOLUME 67, ISSUE 13
FOUNDED IN 1965
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Marist hosts another successful Open House weekend
By
MELISSA CONLON
Staff Writer
This past weekend Marist opened
the campus up to the newest group of
accepted students, the Class of 2017.
As
President
Murray
noted in his
speech
,
the Class of 2.01 7 is an im-
pressive one in that it is much like
other classes here at Marist, having
accomplished great things. With over
10,000
applicants, the class only has
seats for
950
students.
"It is a high qualified group of stu-
dents
,
" the president noted and then
followed up with the class's profile,
which included students from 35
dif-
ferent states with an average GPA of
3.4, and a c-omposite SAT score of
1840.
On Saturday and Sunday, campus
was abuzz with the discussion of res-
idence halls,
dining
plans, construc-
tion, liberal requirements and clubs.
The campus saw hundreds of new
students and families, which in-
cluded some students from across the
country and some from other coun-
tries.
Open
House
weekend had a good
turnout with Sunday being a bit
busier than Saturday. There were a
lot of logistics to be planned out be-
fore the prospective students and
their families arrived on campus.
All
the students in attendance have al-
ready been accepted and are in the
MELISSA CONLON/STAFF WRITER
Marist students
participate with the cheerleading squad in a flash mob for the
seo-
ond year in
a
row,
giving prospective students and families a surprise.
midst of the final decision process.
While speaking with Assistant Direc-
tor of Admission Kate Budzinski, she
noted that preparation for this year's
open house began last summer.
''It's a lot about coordinating space
and all the people
involved,
because
it truly is an 'all hands on deck' event
for the Marist community," Budzin-
ski said.
Marist's Open House is the biggest
weekend of the year, where prospec-
tive students and their parents can
see firsthand the spirited family that
is the Marist community. The day
consisted of a fully-packed scheduled
that ranged from performances by
the Marist Music Programs, as well
as campus tours, academic depart-
ment 'presentations and an exhibition
of the many clubs and activities that
Marist has to offer. However, the
highlight for many was the flash mob
that occurred during President Mur-
ray's welcome address. The flash mob
is something new that the planning
committee introduced last year. Most
of the audience was a bit perplexed at
first, but as soon as President
Mur-
ray joined in with the Marist College
fight song, everyone knew it was all
in good
fun. For many prospective
students, the positive reactions to the
spirit among those who ~k part in
the flash mob was one of many indi-
cators of the Open House's success.
The questions of the day, however
,
surrounded the construction of the
new dining hall and the new aca-
deriric building
.
While current Marist
students and staff did not shy away
from answering the questions or con-
cerns, they made sure to place an em-
phasis on the excitement of the new
additions to campus. The construc-
tion was at the forefront of both the
schedule booklet and among the
posters and signs throughout the
day. One student tour guide noted
that visitors were extremely im-
pressed with the amount of work in
production.
"Seeing these new students so ex-
cited about the campus is a really
humbling experience for all of us that
are already here," Alyssa Bianca
said, an Open House tour guide.
Overall, the day was a positive ex-
perience for the students as well as
current Marist students and staff.
The potential Red Foxes have a lot to
think about. Orientation is just
around the comer, and that
is
when
they will,in the words of President
Murray "truly become a part of the
Fox Family''.
Marist students dominate first annual business competition
By
SHAWNA Gill.EN
News Editor
Marist hosted the first annual Mid-
Hudson Regional Business Plan Com-
petition on Friday, April 12, in the
Hancock center.
This
all-day event in-
vited student groups from Marist,
Dutchess Community College and
other local universities to present
business plans to an extensive judges
panel.
The
Mid-Hudson event was one
of
10
overall competitions held in
other regions throughout New York
State.
The New York Business Competi-
tion is one of the largest collegiate
competitionB of its kind
in the nation.
This year, an estimated
50
colleges
and universities in the state will be
represented with upwards of
300
stu-
dent teams. Each team has the oppor-
tunity to collaborate together and
come up with a business venture to
win a cash prize.
As
of 2012, over
$310,000 was awarded to regional
and final state winners. The judges'
panel consists of reputable private
and public investors, entrepreneurs
and investment bankers throughout
the Mid-Hudson region.
To be eligible to participate, teams
must include undergraduate or grad-
uate students from a college or uni-
versity in one of the seven counties in
the Mid-Hudson region.
In
addition
students must own at least
75%
of
their business ventures.
Business proposals covered a vari-
ety of topics, but had to fall under one
Nanotechnology/Advanced Technol-
ogy.
For the Products/Services Category,
there was a tie between
MARZ
Footwear
&
Clothing and Struggle
Life
Clothing.
For the
MARZ
team,
a
Marist
sophomore shared the prize
with Struggle Life's Dutchess Com-
FROM SHAWNA
Gill.EN/NEWS EDITOR
Members
of
RaceResponse Technologies present
to
the judges panel.
of
the
following
categories:
Social/Healthcare, Energy/Sustain-
ability, IT/Software, Products/Ser-
v i c e s , S o c i a l
Entrepreneurship/Non-Profit
and
munity students. For Energy/Sus-
tainability, a group of New Paltz
students won for their
team
MooTech.
For IT/Software, Marist's own Higher
Q
team took the top spot. The So-
cial/Healthcare category saw two
win-
ning Marist teams, RaceResponse
Technologies, and Engage Media. En-
gage Media member and Marist sen-
ior Casey Fisk describes her
experience in the competition and
elaborates
on her group's business
plan.
''Engage media is a non-profit com-
munications solution for small busi-
nesses in the Hudson Valley,
specifically those with less than five
employees," Fisk said. "The idea be-
hind our service
is
that so many small
businesses either have a presence on
social media but don't have time to
update and don't know how to engage
with their customer base through the
medium, or don't see the value in so-
cial
media at all and don't have a pres-
ence. That's where we would come in.
Engage Media is an affordable solu-
tion for these small businesses to de-
velop their online brand."
As
for sharing the winning spot with
another Marist team, Fisk could not
be more appreciative. Fisk spoke
highly of the RaceResponse
team,
who
proposed an app development for
technological advances to better assist
athletes at sporting events.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
THIS WEEK
Thursday, 4/18
carved
from
Granite
but Steeped In
Change: West Point and the Making
of Leaders
7:00 p.m.
Hancock Center, Room 2023
Friday, 4/19
Relay
for Life
12:00
p.m.
to 12:00 a.m.
Riverfront Longview Park
Saturday, 4/20
SPC Broadway: .. Phantom of the
Opera"
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Gaming Society Gaming
Day
1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Cabaret
MCDE presents: "Dare You to Move"
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Mccann Arena
Music at Marist presents: •Refl~
tlons on the Hudson"
7:00 p.m~ to 9:00 p.m.
Bardavon Opera House
Sunday, 4/21
SPC Broadway: ·Stomp"
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MCDE presents: ·oare You to Move"
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McCann Arena
Music at Marist presents: •Refl~
tions on the Hudson"
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ba rdavon Opera House
Wednesday, 4/24
Literary
Arts
_
Society Poetry
Slam
9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Cabaret
campus
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p
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SGA update:transition into new administration
By
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Staff Writer
Wednesday April 3, was the last
official meeting of the DiBlasi-
Gelok administration for the Stu-
dent Government. Before the term
ended, the administration dis-
cussed and voted on updates to
the SGA Constitution and bylaws.
The changes correspond to the
changing times and recent situa-
tions. Former Executive Board
member and now Senator Jason
Tyler was instrumental in writing
the changes and believes that they
will help SGA in the future.
"These amendments were
needed to clean up the language of
the two documents, reflect recent
changes to positions and the
structure of the organization, and
to fix grammatical an~ formatting
issues," Tyler said. "Overall, these
changes were needed because the
documents were extremely out-
dated and certain sections needed
to be added or revised."
There are seven major updates
to the constitution and by laws.
The first update simply changes
the title of the "executive board"
to the "president's cabinet." Sec-
ond, some position!'! on the presi-
dent's cabinet were consolidated
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or added. The document now re-
flects the combining of the Direc-
tor
of
Communications
and
Director of Public Relations posi-
tions into one Director of Public
Affairs position. Third, the Civil-
ity Campaign, which was organ-
ized by Michael Johnson this p~st
year, has officially found a perma-
nent residence under the jurisdic-
tion of the new position of Director
of Community Outreach.
Another change is that the jun-
ior senate has now been recog-
nized as an assembling body in
the constitution. Although they
are their own component of SGA,
members are still able to work
with other boards and members of
the senate and cabinet. In relation
to individual cabinet members,
each member is now allowed to
appoint a "deputy" to help share
responsibilities and attend meet-
ings when the vice president is
unable.
The judicial board is also under-
going changes. It has now been es-
tablished that a minimum of three
people need to be present in order
to hold an official meeting and
vote on parking appeals and other
issues.
The final update concerns the
appointment process. Currently, if
an appointee is rejected by the
senate, they are unable to be pre-
sented for reappointment for an-
other six months. The original
rule in the bylaws was very vague
and did not clarify if this applied
to new administrations. There-
fore, the new rule states that the
person can be put up for reap-
pointment in front of a new senate
before the six months has passed.
However, if the person fails to re-
ceive a super majority, which is a
two-thirds vote, then they will not
be appointed.
·
These updates will be beneficial
to the next administration, which
officially began its term on April 5
at the transition dinner. The din-
ner, which was held at the Villa
Borghese, celebrated the achieve-
ments of SGA, clubs and individu-
als over the past year: Habitat for
Humanity received the honor of
"Club of the Year,"and the class of
2015 was named "Class of the
Year."
In
addition, the night cele-
brated the transition of the 2012-
2013 academic year into the
2013-2014 academic year. All for-
mer club presidents and all new
club presidents attended the
event.
"Transition dinner was beauti-
ful," said the new SGA President
Deborah Akinwumni. "I believe
that clubs enjoyed themselves as
well, and that the
·
slide show
added a nice touch to everything. I
love sharing that night with clubs,
and my hope is that we can con-
tinue to fmd better ways to incor-
porate the achievements and
successes of clubs into transition
dinner."
April 9 was the first official
meeting of the Akinwumni-Tracy
administration. The meeting fo-
cused on acclimating the new
members to the basic procedures
of SGA. Over the past few weeks,
SGA has been approving appoint-
ments to the Cabinet.
Executive Vice-President Jane
Tracy is looking forward to next
year and all of the programs that
the administration plans to hold.
"Deb and I have really high
hopes for next year," Tracy said.
"We want to work on fully train-
ing our new E-board this semester
so we can hit the ground running
in August. We truly want to lead
through service
to
the Marist com-
mun~ty. In order
to
do so, we will
look to implement programs and
committees that advocate for stu-
dents in the best way possible. Es-
tablishing a 'Major Declaration
Celebration' event and student en-
richment programs are just a few
of the concrete ideas we have in
the works currently."
Highlights from. Mid-Hudson business com.petition
"We tied for first place with an-
other team from Marist, RaceRe-
sponse, who were more healthcare
based. I couldn't be happier about
the tie, because as much as I
wanted to win in our category,
they did a great presentation as
well and had as much of a right to
move on as we did," Fisk said.
When asked what it felt like to
judges panel, Fisk's experience tive. An outside and experienced
A special congratulations is in
was overall a positive and benefi-
perspective on developing a small order to all the winning teams, es-
cial one. Her team appreciated the business that's intention is to help pecially Marist's own MARZ
advice from some of the local busi-
other small businesses, which are Footwear & Clothing, Engage
ness leaders.
much like the judges' own small Media, RaceResponse Technolo-
"Presenting in front of such an entrepreneurial ventures, is in-
gies and Higher Q, who will all
esteemed panel of judges was valuable to our success" Fisk said. represent the Red Foxes as they
rather nerve racking but such a
The winning teams will advance progress in their business ven-
rewarding and unique opportu-
to the state finals competition, tures and enjoy their likely future
nity," Fisk said. The questions which will be held April 26th at successes.
present in front of an extensive that were asked during the Q&A SUNY
Albany's
College
of
portion .were extremely construe-
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New hidden gem restaurant in Poughkeepsie
ByNICOLASSHEARMAN
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Masala for $15.00 is a great en-
Circle Contributor
On 3 a.m. walks from P-Ridge
Pizzeria, the typical Red Fox is too
focused on his or her chicken-
bacon-ranch slices to notice the
new Indian Bistro, Cinnamon,
which recently opened its doors to
the Poughkeepsie community.
Prior to dining at Cinnamon, my
perception of Indian cuisine was
prejudiced. Spicy curry dishes
were all that came to mind. On a
Sunday evening, my girlfriend
and I left the cafeteria behind.
Neither of us had experienced In-
dian food before nor enjoy spicy
food. With an open mind, we
braved the unknown.
The decor is simple. Warm, cin-
namon-colored walls blend Il,icely
with natural light entering from
windows surrounding the dining
room. The decor does little to show
the quality Indian fare served at
Cinnamon.
After five minutes of explana
tion from our waiter as to what
foods were what, we gave up and
ordered the dishes our waiter rec-
ommended. As an appetizer, a
steaming plate of Ceylon Chili
Chicken for $8.00 was a hot intro-
duction into Indian cuisine. A
mixture of spices., finely chopped
onions, tomatoes and peppers lit
up the palate.
Naan bread complemented the
spice of the dish. Indian N aan,
baked on the sides of a clay oven
known as a Tandoor, is a flat
bread visually similar to pita.
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New restaurant, Cinnamon, introduces students
to
the deliciousness
of
Indian cu~
sine.
Its
convenient location makes
it
easy for students
to
get to
and experience.
Served warm, the bread has a fine side to the lamb. Served on a pip-
crust. Its doughy interior, dipped ing hot cast-iron skillet, the juices
in the oil and spices of the Ceylon of the lamb flavored a bed of pan-
appetiz.er, left a
lapting imp
-
fried vegetables beneath the
sion.
chops. This entree, cooked in the
For lamb lovers, the $22.00 same tandoor as the naan, is a
Kashmir Ghustaba dish consists must have for those first visiting
of three tender lamb chops fla-
Cinnamon.
vored with a mixture of spices and
Pieces of chicken breast grilled
nutmeg.
An organic yogurt sauce, in tandoor and cooked in a creamy
like Greek tzatziki sauce, was a sauce known as Chicken Tikki
tree for those who are first trying
out Indian food. The dish is ac-
cented with cinnamon and a side
of vegetables and rice.
To accompany our entrees, our
waiter recommended Peshawari
N aan. Between the crusts of this
type of Naan is an assortment of
crushed nuts
_
. The sweet taste of
the nuts infused into the bread.
For dessert, we continued to ex-
plore the sweet side of Indian
food. Guiab Jaman, served in mar-
tini glasses immersed in a cinna-
mon
syrup
reduction,
are
deep-fried balls of milk-derived.
The doughy texture is saturated
with the syrup.
On a college budget, nights out
to eat with friends or significant
others may be far and few be-
tween. However, Cinnamon offers
an affordable 10% student dis-
count for students. Throughout
the week, there is a buffet that
showcases many of the restau-
rant's signature dishes.
All courses are offered at the
buffet. The buffet is $13.00 on Sat-
urdays and $14.00 on Sundays.
There are vegetarian and gluten
free options available. A drink
menu is also available where In-
dian beer is offered.
Whether one dines at the restau-
rant or orders take out, all Marist
students should experience Cin-
namon before the spring semester
ends. Your experience will leave
them eager for more.
"Confessions" elicits
mixed
feelings for
Marist students
By EMILY HOUSTON
Circle Contributor
Everyone has secrets, but these
so-called skeletons in our closets
are becoming a little public due to
the new trend of Marist Confes-
sions.
A Facebook group that has
begun to grace college campuses
from Los Angeles to Portland has
found its way to Poughkeepsie and
more specifically, Marist College.
The Facebook group, titled
"Marist Confessions," is a place
where students of the Marist com-
munity can anonymously post se-
crets that range from serious to
comical, and many emotions in be-
tween.
By submitting their secrets to an
online survey website, they are
then uploaded to the Facebook
page where they are made public
for the Marist community to read
and view.
Students have also
been using it to vent their
thoughts and ideas
-
about the
Marist College community, which
has become an area of controversy.
In reference to the page, fresh-
man Sara Silverstein said, "It's
not immature, but I also don't
think it's mature. I feel like the
[confessions where] people com-
plain about Marist are upsetting.
Everyone has their own opinions,
but if you don't like the college
then maybe it's not for you. If
you're unhappy ... there's no reason
to dump on it."
Intermingled between secrets,
are anonymous posts that praise
as well as criticize the people and
way of life at Marist.
On top of these either positive or
negative critiques, are others who
criticize that people need to post
on this anonymous page in order
to express their thoughts.
Freshman Julianne Miller said,
"I think it became a place where
people argue about topics, rather
than actually just confessing se-
crets. It's used as an anonymous
way to vent."
As college-aged students, some
people through the Facebook page
have expressed and wondered why
fellow students feel tlie need to re-
sort to high school-esqe manner-
isms of bashing others through
social media.
Freshman Kelly Voglio said, "I
personally think that there are
pros and cons to it. I think it's
goo4 for people to be able voice
their opinions, but at the same
time I think it is kind of ridiculous
when people abuse it to post stu-
pid and immature things."
A page originally meant for
harmless enjoyment, from time to
time, turns into a forum of anony-
mous messaging.
"If
it's something about Marist,
and you thought you were the only
one that felt that way and you re-
alize you are not, it is sort of a self-
esteem booster.
And sometimes they're funny,
even though you may not have
written it you can sympathize with
what was posted," said Silverstein.
When used for its original pur-
pose, it provides a sense of comedic
relief and also sometimes deep in-
sight into the lives of fellow stu-
dents.
"If
people are actually going to
confess things I think it's pretty
cool. It's interesting when people
use it for posting their secrets,"
Miller said.
Many people come to college with
the understanding that everyone
comes from a different back-
ground, but through the hustle
and bustle
of
college life this can
be forgotten. Through the Face-
book page, and revealing posts by
students, people are reminded to
be thankful that they have to op-
portunity and ability to attend a
prestigious institution such as
Marist. The circumstances and
lifestyles that everyone comes
from are across the board arid the
Facebook page often puts this into
perspective.
While everyone's backgrounds
differ, the lifestyle at Marist is one
that the majority of students un-
derstand and can relate
to
in one
way or other.
So, when people share their se-
crets that revolve around their ex-
perience at Marist, even though
students do not necessarily know
who is posting it, they can laugh at
as well as understand where the
person is coming from.
In a school of 5,000 people, when
used for its initial intent, Marist
Confessions allows the student
body to have a forum where they
can come together and read about,
as well as post, their own secrets,
confessions and memorable mo-
ments that make up their college
career here at Marist.











































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A1nerican Eagle creates strange 1narketing plan
By
RENEE GEORGATOS
Circle Contributor
American Eagle recently did a
strange marketing campaign that
grabbed everyone's attention and
quickly went virai.
In stores on April Fool's Day,
American Eagle had their ealef?
associates convinced customers
that their new spray on jeans
were the new "in" thing to wear.
Many of these customers be-
lieved that American Eagle's
spray on jeans were a great way to
get that "skin tight" feel without
having to wear jeans.
Not only did American Eagle
have sales associates verbally de-
scribing the jeans to trick cus-
tomers, but they also offered the
fifty-dollar cans of spray on jeans
online
.
However, once customers at-
tempted
·
to purchase the spray
can, the website notified them
that they were sold out. Some cus-
tomers were confused and did not
entirely believe the advertise-
ments and sales associates, but
others were willing to try them in
the store and even buy them on-
line!
While this marketing campaign
was extremely odd, their commer-
cial advertisement was rather
convincing as well.
Young, attractive people were
shown wearing the spray on jeans-
each in a different setting to show
the luxury of wearing these super
skinny jeans.
The best part of the video for
American Eagle was that 1.1 mil-
lion people watched it and there
was no paid media.
Despite the bizarre concept of
the April Fool's Day joke, Ameri-
can Eagle's marketing depart-
ment made a smart decision to go
through with it.
This wacky marketing campaign
captured the attention of many
people and had them talking
about the store. When companies
create such a buzz it is very bene-
ficial.
This means more consumers
coming into the store, which
means more impulse purchases,
which obviously therefore, means
more revenue.
It
was so interesting to individ-
uals, that many visited the web-
site to see what all the fuss was
about. Anytime a company is
talked about, it is immediately
doing better than it was.
This was very smart on Ameri-
can Eagles's part. American Eagle
truly showed their personality
with the prank, helping con-
sumers to remember that Ameri-
can Eagle is an outgoing, fun and
energetic company.
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to do something that would make
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Having fun pranks like this
of extra attention
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Getting
in
shape for 2013 swimsuit season
~MtWJD\FIORE
Staff
Writ.er
Spring has sprung! From longer
days and football games played on
''Mari.st Beach" to the shortened
hemlines, spring has arrived. Along
with spring come shorts and tanks,
which show off some bare skin, as
well as, the beloved yet dreaded
bathing suit season. Hyou are look-
ing to. get into shape before
-
hitting
the outdoors this season, there is
still time! Don't panic about the
warm weather being on its way be-
·
cause you can still get that beach
body that
will
allow you to experi-
ment with the more revealing fash-
ion trends of the season. Here are
some tips to help you get in shape
before summertime.
After a long winter of bulky
sweaters and hot chocolate, it is time
to get outside and enjoy the warm
weather. Walking is a form of exer-
cise perfect for anyone. It is an easy
way for people to get in shape be-
cause we all have to walk across
campus to get to and from class.
Walking is an aerobic exercise that
has significant health benefits.
Walking helps
to
lower blood pres-
sure and cholesterol, increase bone
density, strengthen muscles, reduce
or maintain weight, and most im-
portantly, ease stress.
H
these bene-
fits haven't sold you yet, it ~ay help
to know that walking can fit into the
busiest of schedules and can be en-
joyed with family and friends. With
friends by your side, you
will
totally
forget that you are exercising. You
will not only be making memories
while walking, but also
will
be get-
ting in shape for the upcoming
spring and summer seasons.
The next tip is to increase your ac-
tivity level.
This
may sound like
too
much of a hassle
,
but increasing
your daily activity level is fairly
easy. Shoot for baby steps. For ex-
ample, instead of taking the elevator
up a flight of stairs, walk.
Or
instead
of huffing and puffing in a parking
spot, embrace the longer walk as a
form of exercise. Dust off your old
bike. Biking is a great form of exer-
cise that gets you in shape, while al-
lowing you to get outdoors and enjoy
.
your surroundings. Bike riding is a
way to bond with family and friends,
while you tone up your legs for
spring's short shorts and itty-bitty
swimsuits. Take your bike down to
the Hudson River and enjoy the
view while getting a good workout.
Little increases in your daily routine
will
payoff more than one might ex-
pect. Increasing your daily activity
level
will
also transform your mind-
set into an overall healthier one.
Adding fruits, vegetables and other
superfoods to your diet
is
another
step that should be taken alongside
exercise to get you in shape this sea-
son. Fruits and vegetables are not
only good for your health, but are
also figure-friendly. Fruits and veg-
etables help to
fill
you up for longer
than other foods and the nutrients
help keep you going from morning to
night. Other superfoods like oat-
meal, nuts, salmon and olive oil
will
also help you to attain your beach
body. Superfoods are good for your
heart and can help you to loose
weight.
·
Lastly, imagine yourself with the
healthy body that you want. Buy a
new swimsuit or skirt and hang it
somewhere you
will
see it everyday.
These articles of clothing have the
power to keep you on track. A cute
bikini or short dress
will
serve as in-
centive to help you stick to a healthy
eating and exercising routine.
MICHAEL *CHOI/A.ICKR
On a nice spring day take a bike ride to the river with your friends for exercise.
How to diet and lose weight the healthy way
Circl,e Omtrihutor
With bathing suit season creep-
-ng up on us, it's important for all
f us to start getting back in
hape for those lazy days at the
each! Despite the plethora of
agazine diets and dietary sup-
lement pills that are overly ad-
ertised, there are plenty of ways
o stay healthy that don't require
ou to take anything artificial or
nhealthy.
Personally, I get hungry at
ight and whenever I'm bored. It's
ompletely psy~hological, but
here are plenty of ways to work
round your unwarranted desire
or consuming extra food.
The healthiest way to lose
eight and diet is to consume bal-
nced and well-rounded foods (nu-
ritionally speaking) and to also
uild in time in your schedule to
xercise. Any artificial weight loss
ills or dietary supplements may
ctually prove to be harmful to
our body and cause excessive
amage that could have been
voided by just monitoring your
onsumption levels.
A few things you can do to help
ut down your caloric intake are
s follows: eat vegetables to help
ou feel fuller longer, drink plenty
f water, remove tempting foods
(junky salty and sweet foods) from
our living space, stay busy to dis-
ract yourself from food, don't skip
meals, and try to eat while sitting
t a table as opposed to scaveng-
. ng through the fridge at ob-
·
cenely late hours of the night.
wou
1 e to 1g 1g t a ew
tips that I think are especially im-
portant. The most important
would be to drink plenty of water.
Scientists say that a lot of people
think that they're hungry when in
reality, the hunger pains they're
enduring are actually signs of
thirst. When hungry, it may be
best just to drink a bottle of
water, as you may have just eaten
and may not actually be hungry
.
Another thing I can't stress
enough is to not skip meals.
An
incredibly large amount of people
think that skipping meals will
make someone thinner, and that
can't be any farther away from
the truth. This, in fact, will cause
you to fall victim to the terrors of
binge eating, and that will actu-
ally cause you to gain more weight
than a normal meal would.
If
you skip meals, your body will
era ve calories in larger quantities,
and your next meal will be the one
where you stuff your face with
things that you shouldn't really be
eating in the first place just be-
cause you'll be so hungry from not
eating the meal before.
Also, your metabolism is regu-
lated by your eating habits
,
so you
are actually messiqg up your me-
tabolism
if
you're not eating a few
small meals every day because it
will slow down due to the lack of
food being regularly ingested. All
in all, you'll actually be prone to
gaining weight by doing this; so
you're really not doing yourself
any favors .
I also want to stress how impor-
tant it is to keep very tempting
JUn y oo s out o your 1V1ng
space, as it will undoubtedly win
the fight against your willpower.
Personally,
if
I binge eat, it
tends to be at night and I always
want both sweet and salty foods.
The hard part is that all of my
snack food is right under my bed
in my room on campus, and I
often can't resist the temptation
to not open my bag of Sun Chips
ahd just eat until I "get my fix."
It's really a simple thing to fix be-
cause
if
the food's not there,
you're not going to go munching
on it for a half hour; that's obvi-
ous.
Despite anything I just said, the
most important aspect to getting
fit in time for bathing suit season
would be to exercise regularly.
Every person needs to exercise,
not necessari
y
to stay
t 1n, ut to
be healthy. Sweating is a good
thing, despite what many people
think. It not only helps you slim
down, but allows your body to
clear itself of any toxins that build
up over time. It can also increase
your performance in school, im-
prove your concentration and help
boost your mood.
Regardless of how well you
learn to diet and regulate what
you eat, exercising really helps
you go the extra mile and get into
shape relatively quickly. All of
these things combined can help
you diet in a safe and effective
way that will help you achieve
your goal of looking good in time
for the summer and your trips to
the beach.
..,.
The healthiest way
to lose weight
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The Circle would like to extend its thoughts
and prayers to those affected by the tragic
events at the Boston Marathon on Monday,
April 15.
In times like
these,
it is important that, as a
co~munity, we must remain there to sup-
port our fellow Red
Foxes
far and near.
Please
continue to keep those affected in
you thoughts.
Thank you.
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Target recieves backlash over manatee blunder
By
AMBER CASE
Lifestyles Editor
Last week, Target stores were
under fire after it was discovered
that a plus-sized dress was labeled
with the cotor ''Manatee Gray."
The explanation, given by Target
spokesperson Joshua Thomas, was
that ''Manatee Gray' is a color name
used all across the Target clothing
departments, plus size and other-
wise. The two teams of buyers must
not have consulted one another be-
fore purchasing the plus-sized dress
marked ''Manatee Gray' and the
regular sized version of the same
dress marked "Dark Heather Gray'
- a likely story.
Plus-sized women, just like petite
and regular sized women, are very
conscious of their size. However,
they should not have to be con-
stantly reminded that there are peo-
ple in the world who like to compare
their body type to large, aquatic ma-
rine mammals. For those who do not
know, manatees, which can weigh
up to 1,300 pounds, are casually
known as sea cows.
Any woman shopping for clothes
can have a very stressful experience,
regardless of her body type. It is not
comforting to be searching through
a rack of clothes and discover that
the color on the tag is taunting you,
not just the size. Even if Target is
telling the truth about ''Manatee
Gray" being one of the standard
clothing colors of their company, it
is
offensive to women of every size.
If
a
woman who
is
a size zero sees a tag
marked with that color, she will
have the same reaction as a woman
who is a size 24.
It
is an unfortunate
truth, but even extremely small
women do not think they are thin
enough, courtesy of media pressure,
to have a celebrity body.
If
the only
difference between the dresses is
size, why does the color label have to
be different?
By doing some further research on
the matter,
I
discovered that Target
does use ''Manatee Gray' as a color
for items around the store; specifi-
cally, sheets, towels and area rugs.
A common characteristic that these
three things share is their generally
large size. Sheets are meant to cover
mattresses, Target bath "0wels have
measurements of 56 inches by 30
inches and area rugs can cover a five
feet by seven feet surface. Could it
be a coincidence that a plus-sized
dress is also among this group of
large items?
This story got so much coverage
during the week of April
3
that even
Saturday Night Live mentioned it
during ''Weekend Update." Mock
news anchor Seth Meyers explained
what happened, then said, 'Though
fm not sure that's why you don't feel
sexy in your gray dress from Tar-
get."
I
understand that SNL is a
comedy sketch show meant to make
light of serious situations, but that
joke created an additional issue to
the one already at hand. Sure, Tar-
get is not a high end fashion cloth-
ing boutique, but it makes the situ-
ation worse to also ridicule the plus
sized buyer for where she chooses to
shop. It seemed like an insinuation
on the part of Meyers that those who
cannot afford the major
·
fashion la-
bels warrant such mockery.
There is still a possibility that this
whole "Manatee Gray' mishap could
have been a misunderstanding.
Even so, Target buyers should be
more aware of what their products
say to the public. Isn't that the job of
·
a fashion buyer? The purchasing
process should be based on more
than just the look and feel of the
clothes; discrepancies in color name
and size could be avoided that way.
The reputation of Target was so eas-
ily tainted by one item in the store
that upset one person who took to
Twitter, soon involving the whole
nation. News is spread much faster
now that social media plays a key
role in the media; everyone is vul-
nerable in that respect. Next time,
the company might try being more
aware of the products they are put-
ting out on the shelves to prevent a
mindless error like this from hap-
pening again.
VISITWESJVOWSfA/ FUCKR
Target's use
of
•manatee
gray"
as a dress color compares women
to
this •sea cow."'
World figures use social media to stay connected
This generation, and especially
ollege kids, know that social
edia is not simply a means of
ommunication, but rather a way
f life.
In today's day and age, informa-
ion and news lives and dies on
acebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Google
nd any number of other highly
sed websites. These sites are how
eople keep up on current events,
ot only for themselves, but to be
hie to share theln to friends, fol-
owers and anyone on the Internet.
ures such as the Obamas or the
pope are such common occurrences
that people
.
many times take them
with a grain of salt when it is a
small update or further continua-
tion of another story that was not
big news with which to begin. In a
world where information travels so
rapidly and today's fad is tomor-
row's history, it can be hard to feel
connected to the news unless it di-
rectly affects the reader.
But, when the information, Twit-
ter update or Facebook post is com-
ing directly from these world
figures, people become more in-
TED UPIEN/ FUCKR
ith
politicians and world figures such as President Obama participating in social
eclia and enterntalnment shows, they have reached the same status as well-
nown celebrities such
as Tiger
Woods.
veste
m
an respect t at t ey are
adapting to how the generation of
social media children follows the
news. On top of this, followers can
better relate to the world figure.
For example, an article that por-
trays President Obama as high and
mighty can create a disconnect be-
tween the American people and
their president. It can make the
reader feel small and insignificant
compared to their leader. This is
not to say that President Obama
should not be given the respect
that he deserves, but when the
same
information
is
shared
through a tweet, it creates the
image ~hat Obama wants to stay
connected with those on social
media. When people see such a
well-known figure usi:t;1g the same
sites that they use, it builds a
sense of commonality between
them.
This fad is not only evident on so-
cial media. These same world fig-
ures are featured on entertainment
television, talk shows and award
ceremonies. While in a way some
may see these world figures as
being portrayed as celebrities, I
view it as bridging the gap between
their life and the life of an every-
day person.
When world figures are on shows
that a large portion of the popula-
tion tune into, it reassures us that
at oug t ey may o
an 1mpor
tant title, they hold the same val
ues, morals and enjoy the sam
activities as the average person.
Although some people may vie
this change as a negative, it i
merely a shift in societal norms.
Years ago, the idea of socia
media and online news publica
tions overtaking the newspape
and magazine industry seemed ou
of reach, and now it is a chang
that these industries are still cop
ing with. No one is forcing thes
world figures to appear on thes
shows, so their choice to appear a
celebrities is a decision to whic
people must adapt. Although, fo
the social media generation it i
easier to acclimate to these types o
changes as they are used to chang
that come along with social media.
The term celebrity is broade
than it has ever been.
It
no longe
solely refers to those who regular!
appear in the tabloids.
It
include
highly regarded leaders fro
around the world as well as th
stereotypical view of a celebrity.
Rather than patronizing thei
newly developing role in society,
citizens and followers should mak
an effort to accept the change an
see where it takes the world figure
as well as how it affects the socia
media and entertainment business.








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Louis C.K. visits the Mid-Hudson Civic Center
By
JENNA GRANDE
Managing Editor
fve always thought of my life as
a joke. Anytime something goes
wrong or ironically humorous hap-
pens, I off-handedly say, ''My life is
a joke."
It
was to be expected, then,
I get lost driving in Poughkeepsie
and almost make my best friend,
Colleen and I late to the stand-up
comedy show we were on our way to
see because I cannot read street
signs. I should have known, though,
that my life is a mediocre anecdote
compared to the things that come-
dian Louis C.K. discusses on stage
about his life.
The show was scheduled to start
at 7:30 p.m., and I assumed Louis
C.K. himself would not come on
stage until at least 8:30 p.m. After
all, he is a famous, award-nomi-
nated comedian, writer and actor. I
would not be surprised if he had an
opening act.
As
I waited in eager an-
ticipation for the show tG start, I
glanced around at the audience
around me.
It
was a wide and di-
verse range of people, with many
being in their 20s to 50s.
It
did not
seem like there were many college-
looking students, but then again, I
am a terrible judge .of age. In the
end, it did not even matter because
of the high-energy levels of the
crowd, all of whom were buzzing
with excitement.
I was delighted to see, then, at
7:45 p.m. Louis C.K. come out on
stage in his iconic jeans and black t-
shirt
to
begin his show. His simplis-
tic outfit and relatively timely start
screamed low-maint_enance. His
humbled smile and small wave of
recognition to the crowd only added
to
his appeal. Phones and cameras
were flashing, and C.K. never
brought it up as an issue as he did
his show.
The first thing out of the snide co-
median's mouth was an insult about
the "terribleness" of Poughkeepsie
and while the audience was filled
with wonderful people who were
making
him
rich, we could not deny
the fact Poughkeepsie was a terrible
place. However, it is not as bad as
Kingston, which is a thousand times
worse according to C.K., and we
could always have that small claim
to fame.
And with that, C.K. launched into
a charmingly delivered routine. His
monologue covered a wide range of
topics, from being a father after di-
vorce to atheism to masturbation.
His nonchalant attitude about all of
it won over the crowd. His jokes
AMC's "The Walking Dead":
By
GEOFFREY MAGLIOCCHETTI
Staff Writer
One of the most common com-
plaints of AMC's "The Walking
Dead" is that the show has
too
much
dialogue. I, however, welcome the
slow sessions. Unlike a movie,
where filmmakers have two hours
to grab your attention and hold it,
"The Walking Dead" is a television
series which spans several weeks.
While the action sequences are awe-
some, we need time to get to know
these people. Basically, if you're one
of humanity's last hopes in a zombie
apocalypse, I need
to
know who you
are and why I should give a damn
about your survival. It's "The Walk-
ing Dead"'s character development
that separates itself from other
primetime dramas and helps view-
ers better identify with the charac-
ters.
One thing fans of ''The Walking
Dead" seem to agree on is that
things did almost reach a standstill
pace at Hershel's farm in Season
Two. To break the monotony, Sea-
son Three introduced the seemingly
idyllic
town
of Woodbury, which like
most horror stories, hides dark se-
crets beneath its impeccable exte-
rior. Have you ever considered that
the shows title may actually refer
to
the living? It's clear some of them,
namely Woodbury's leader, the Gov-
ernor (David Morrissey), have lost
their humanity entirely.
A
ruthless
and despicable figure in -the comic
series upon which the show is
based, Morrissey's Governor is not
watered down for television. Rather,
we're presented with a Governor
that's a caring welcoming leader in
the season's first act, and a full-
blown psychopath when it's over.
The breaking point comes in the fi-
nale, where The Governor's death
tally includes his best friend, his
lover, and
all
but two of his own sol-
diers. The fact that The Governor
leaves Season Three undoubtedly
alive all but confirms we'll see him
again. There's never been a long-
term human antagonist on ''The
Walking Dead," unless one counts
the ill-fated Shane (Jon Bernthal)
last season. Whether "The Walking
Dead" is a series that can handle
multi-season antagonists, like "24,''
remains to be seen, but if this sea-
son is any indication, The Governor
more than fits the bill.
While our villan is indeed a full-
fledged nutjob, our heroes are not
free from evil. This season saw a
trip down the dark side for the lead
character Rick Grimes (Andrew
Lincoln). While he certainly was no
Governor, the death of his wife Lori
rattled Rick to the point where he
was no different from his friend-
turned-enemy Shane. Rick's insan-
ity has
him
force comic book favorite
Tyreese (Chad Coleman) away from
his group, and almost causes
him
to
turn in trusted ally and another
comic favorite Michonne (Danai
Gup.ra), to the Governor to complete
a deal with a known enemy that
might not even solve anything.
While Rick seems to have his men-
tal problems cleared up by the sea-
son finale, he may have claimed an
unwitting victim in his own son
Carl (Chandler Riggs). Carl made
huge developments this past season
and really grew out of his one-di-
about how he only has to be a good
father a few days of the week landed
well, as well as his jokes about athe-
ism. He poked fun at the younger
members of the audience that por-
tray an aura of superiority and
knowledge, and he immediately put
them back in their place. He also
told hilarious stories of scenarios he
plays out in his head, like awkward
situations with his neighbors in
which he convinces them he is a
homeless man in their exclusive
apartment complex.
He played off the crowd's energy
and poked fun at the twisted sense
of humor he knows his fans have.
For example, he did an entertaining
bit in what I have named ''horrible
thoughts." Essentially, he prefaced
situations with the term "Of
course," in which we know what is
morally correct and should do. He
would then pause and say ''but
maybe ... " when he explained situa-
tions where we cannot help but
think the absolute worst. His exam-
ple that shocked the audience into
laughter was, "Of course children
with peanut
.
allergies should be
keep away from any sort of nuts
that can cause them harm, OF
COURSE. It's only right. But
maybe ... maybe we could just look
away for five minutes and see what
happens." Though terrible, these
jokes brought the most laughs, be-
cause it is absolutely true that at
one point or another, we have
stunned ourselves with the horren-
dous thoughts we may have.
I think what makes C.K. a fantas-
tic comedian is the fact he talks
about issues and topics people re-
late to. He is not trying to be stand-
offish or brag about his extravagant
lifestyle. It is actually almost shock-
ing how modest his life is, because
you expect a man of his status to be
pompous or act entitled. He is an or-
dinary guy who is a great father
and loves to masturbate. He is just
your average guy.
To my satisfaction and surprise,
C.K. performed until ~:15 p.m.,
which is quite a long time for a co-
median. He even warned us when
he was almost done performing so
we would not waste our time cheer-
ing in hopes of an encore. So, when
he sauntered off the stage, with no
chance of him coming back out for
an encore, I looked to Colleen and
said it was easily the best $45 I
have ever spent on tickets. I look at
the fact I skipped my environmen-
tal law class that night as a small
price to pay for fond college memo-
ries of one of my favorite celebrities.
a review of the third season
mensional kiddie shell. While the
impact isn't apparent immediately,
Carl has been affected by Lori's
death. Not only did he personally
shoot her to prevent reanimation
(not
to
mention help deliver his own
baby sister in one of "The Walking
Dead"'s
heart-wrenching
·
se-
quence~), but he's had to deal with
his father's insanity. The tipping
point comes when Carl guns down a
sur_rendering Woodbury soldier in
cold blood. Whether this is a sign of
things to come for Grimes Jr. re-
mains to be seen, but Rick may be
dealing with a mini-Governor if he
isn't careful.
Rick's trip to Crazytown allows
other
·
s to shine, primarily fan fa-
vorite Daryl Dixon. The likeable
redneck with a heart of gold, Daryl
is to ''The Walking Dead" as Josh
Holloway's Sawyer was to ''Lost."
Both were introduced as outsiders
to their groups, but eventually be-
came trusted leaders that allowed
their respective groups to survive.
Time will only tell if Reedus can
carry his Daryl momentum to big-
ger projects.
It
could be a case of the
character is simply perfect for him,
like Sawyer was for Holloway, but
Reedus seems like a star waiting to
break out. Other characters also
rose
to
the occasion, like Michonne,
the coolest mute character on TV,
Glen and Maggie, and Andrea, who,
for all the crap she faced, managed
to make us actually care for her
character's death. Additionally,
there is the return of Daryl's despi-
cable brother Merle. Merle's return
in particular strengthens the main
cast. After the rescue of the Dixon
brothers, Merle is, expectedly, un-
welcomed into the group, but even-
tually bonds with certain members
and is let into Rick's circle of trust.
The fact that the show makes us al-
most mourn the death of a racist
jerk, who does indeed sacrifice him-
self to let Michonne escape and go
after the Governor, says something
about its writing. Daryl's tearful
meeting with walker Merle is
among the saddest things ever put
on TV.
The show also excels with its re-
curring cast. While some, like the
other Greene girl, Beth, are still
being developed, or are killed just as
we're getting to know them, the
guest stars make their presence felt.
Hershel has taken over
as
the moral
compass of the group, and· Carol
barely resembles his scared, Season
One self. Milton, in particular, was
a recurring character developed per-
fectly over a quick period of time.
Originally starting off as the timid
scientist/nerd that doubled as The
Governor's assistant, Milton breaks
free of his submissive persona al-
lowing us to actually shed a tear
when The Governor kills him in the
finale.
Season Three was the best of the
''The Walking Dead" thus far, but
it's up for the writers and producers
to keep that going. The series actu-
ally operates pretty well under a
seemingly different showrunner
every season, but some continuity
must be established. While Season
Three may have been a peak for
''The Walking Dead," it'll be up
to
the show's talented crew to prevent
it from becoming one of the sham-
b1:i_ng walkers its protagonists bat-
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The
·
.Fox Trot
Quick hits of the week in Marist athletics
Women's Water Polo
Over the weekend Marist women's
water polo tied for the regular sea-
son championship and earned the
third seed in the upcoming MACC
Tournament.
On Sunday, Marist lost to Wag-
ner 8-6 in overtime after defeating
Villanova 13-6 in the first of their
two games.
In the Villanova game Jessica
Hamby scored a team-high four
goals and also drew two ejections.
Yuri.ria Chavez also had a big offen-
sive afternoon by scoring three goals
and also dishing out three assists.
Shelby Rinker came up big on de-
fense for the Red Foxes by recording
four steals. Rinker also tallied a
goal and an assist of her own. Goal-
tender Rebecca Thomas made six
saves and also recorded two steals
in net for Marist.
In the second game of the double
header, the winner would decide the
regular season champion between
Marist and Wagner.
Thomas (no relation to Tim for all
the Boston Bruins fans) came up
huge between the pipes for her
team. She recorded 14 saves but
didn't receive enough offensive pro-
duction out of her teammates to get
the win.
Offensively, Chavez had two
goals and Ellie Hoffman, Hamby,
Rinker and Hannah Levien
all
added a goal apiece to round out the
Marist scorers.
With the game tied at six after a
thrilling action in regulation the
game·headed into overtime periods.
Wagner capitalized and scored once
in each stanza to seal the 8-6 victory
and regular season championship.
The Red Foxes finished the sea-
son with a 24-11 record overall and
a 10-2 mark in MAAC play. l'hey
are scheduled to play Iona in the
second semifinal of the MAAC Tour-
nament on Saturday, April 27 at 3
p.m. at Marist's McCann Natato-
num.
Track and Field
The Marist men's track and field
team had a very successful weekend
at the Bucknell Bison Invitational.
Senior track captain Arquimedes
DelaCruz became the first individ-
ual winner in school history at the
event.
DelaCruz won the 3,000-meter
run at Bucknell in 9:07.81, a mere
five-hundreths of a second off of the
second place finisher.
DelaCruz already holds the
school's record in the 3,000ameter
steeplechase and his time over the
weekend was less than two seconds
off his school record that he set ear-
lier this year.
Will Griffin, a graduate student
at the college, placed second overall
in the 5,000-meter run in 14:31.97.
What was most impressive about
Griffin's race was that
fact that he
finished the last 200 meters in 30
seconds and was defeated by St.
Joseph's runner Paul Szulewski by
.66-hundreths of a second.
Freshman Johnny Lee solidified
a spot in the USA Junior Champi-
onships with a time of 32:18.84 in
the
-
10,000-meter run. Lee became
the 13th men's distance runner in
Marist history to qualify for the
Junior National meet. Surprisingly,
over the weekend was the first time
that Lee had ever ran at the 10,000-
meter distance in his young colle-
giate career.
To finish off the more than excep-
tional weekend for the team, Ryan
Scrudato placed 28th overall in the
5,000-meter run with a time of
14:58.43 seconds. Scrudato became
the 20th runner in school history to
break the 15:00 mark for that dis-
tance.
The men~ team will literally run
back into action tomorrow at the
Larry Ellis Invitational in Prince-
ton, N.J.
The women's track and field team
also had quite an bite of success this
weekend at the Bucknell Invita-
tional.
Senior runners Kathryn Sheehan
and Katie Messina both qualified
for the ECAC Championships in the
10,000-meter run.
The two placed 15th and 19th re-
spectively and
qualified with ease
past the 37:40.24 qualifying mark.
Sheehan had a time of 36:39.57
and Messina clocked a 37:04.33 per-
formance.
The ECAC Championships will
begin on Friday May 10 and con-
tinue through Sunday May 12 at
Princeton University.
Although the pair will be eager to
compete in those, they will look to
continue to have success this up-
coming weekend as the women's
team returns to action at the Wolfie
Invitational, hosted by Stony Brook.
Crew
The Marist men's crew team had
an eventuful weekend of action this
past weekend on Cooper River com-
peting in the Knecht Cup.
The men's Varsity Eight boat ad-
vanced to the semifinals after a
third place finish· in their heat with
a time of 6:04.40. Drexel won the
heat and Mercyhurst finished just
one second ahead of the Red Foxes.
In the semifinal race, Marist was
able to edge out Mercyhurst by .66
seconds in thrilling fashion to head
to the finals race on Sunday.
However, the men would lose the
Grand Final event with a sixth
place finish with a time of 6:06.05.
The men took home the MAAC
Boat of the Week award for their ef-
forts.
Both the men and women's teams
will return to the water this week-
end and will travel across the river
to West Point. They will be compet-
ing in the annual President's Cup
against Army and
will look to retain
their title
in
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Rios optimistic of being drafted in ~FL
By
ALEX MUZII
Circle Contributor
Just like any college football
player, Marist redshirt senior
Michael Rios has always dreamed
about playing in the NFL. His
dream is looking more like a reality
after having a stellar career for the
Red Foxes. Growing up in Miami,
Fla.,
which is considered a breeding
ground for elite college prospects
and NFL players, Rios has com-
peted against top talent all of his
life.
Rios originally committed to
Florida
International
University his
senior high school season, but with
NCAA sanctions hitting the pro-
gram, the team had to cut scholar-
ships. It put Rios in a tough
situation because it was close to
signing day,
·
and all the other
schools recruiting
him
had filled up
their scholarships.
Luckily for Rios, Marist had a
spot to fill at the wide receiver posi-
tion and was very interested in the
speedy Miami talent. Taking a late
visit, Rios immediately fell in love
with what Marist had to offer.
"At first I was really upset that I
couldn't attend FIU and stay close
to home," Rios said. "After visiting
Marist and seeing what kind of aca-
demics they had to offer and the op-
portunity to contribute right away
on offense and special teams really
got me excited, so I committed to
the Red Foxes."
The
6-2..i. 210 pound Rios was
ri-
marily a special teams player his
first two years blocking four kicks
including a game winner in 2008
against St Francis.
Rios exploded into the Pioneer
League in 2010, appearing in 11
games leading the team in yards per
catch (29.2). He was second in re-
ceiving yards (642), receiving touch-
downs (five) and was third in recep-
tions (28). He had three games with
at least 100 yards receiving. What
really stood out was four receiving
touchdowns of 60 yards or more.
Rios was poised to continue solid
play in 2011. He started his season
with three catches for 122 yards and
two touchdowns at Sacred Heart.
Two games later, Rios suffered a
hamstring injury that forced him to
sit out the remainder of the season.
"The hamstring injury was a
blessing in disguise, it gave me
more time to prepare and it also
changed my perception on life.
It
was a preventable injury and be-
cause ofit I don't take my health for
granted anymore," Rios said. "Sit-
ting out the whole season
was
tough, but it made me want to work
even harder and appreciate every-
thing about football."
Rios bounced back in 2012, hav-
ing arguably one of the best seasons
for a WR in Marist history. He set
single-game, single-season and ca-
reer records in 2012 at Marist. With
1 7 career receiving touchdowns, he
broke the mark of 16 previously
held by James LaMacchia.
Rios also broke two of LaMac-
chia's single-season records with
1,173 receiving yards and 10 receiv-
ing touchdowns prior to this past
season. Marist's single-game record
for receiving yards was 195, turned
in by LaMacchia against Jack-
sonville in 2009. Rios had the first
two 200-yard receiving games in
program history this season, includ-
ing 244 against Davidson.
He finished first in the Pioneer
League for receiving yards per game
recording 50 on the year while aver-
aging 23.3 yards per catch. He led
the league in touchdown catches
and had a Pioneer record 97-yard
TD reception. His staggering play
helped him earn First Team All-
JOSEPH
S.
MILLER/THE
CIRCLE
Former
Marlst standout wide receiver Michael Rios has been training
In his native
Miami
In
hopes of
continuing his
football
career
In
the
NFL
Conference.
"Mike is a game-changing wide
receiver that
defenses
will change
their coverages to double
him
where
ever he lines up. He's also an im-
portant special teams player with
his ability to block kicks and cover
punts," Marist head coach Jim
Parady said. "He has top level phys-
ical skills that give him an advan-
tage in single match ups and an
ability to stretch defenses verti-
cally."
There was no resting after the
season for Rios. He immediately
started training for the NFL back in
his hometown, Miami, Fla. He has
been training at Bommarito Per-
formance which is one of the coun-
tz-y's
to_p
training academy's for
athletes.
They have trained numerous
high-profile athletes such as Super
Bowl winning wide recievers Torrey
Smith and Anquan Boldin.
"Training at Bommarito's per-
formance systems was an amazing
experience
,
I've met a lot of high-
profile guys and it has provided a
structured environment
to
train
and excel. It gave me a taste of life
in the NFL and it made me want
more," Rios said.
NFL teams such as the New York
Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami
Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers and
Chicago Bears have been in contact
with Rios and his agent due to the
impressive numbers that Rios
demonstrated at the Pro Day. He
has also had private workouts for
the Dolphins and Bears.
Although numerous NFL Mock
Draft websites don't have Rios being
selected in this upcoming draft, he
remains upbeat and confident that
he will make an NFL roster.
"My workout for the Dolphins
was a great experience; it was
fun to
compete with some familiar faces
I've been training with and some
new faces that I've seen on ESPN,"
Rios said. "I was able to showcase
my abilities and prove to the Dol-
phins that my Pro Day success was-
n't a fluke."
So far, the training has certainly
played off for the former Red Fox.
Men's tennis off to hot start in MAAC
By
JUSTIN
D'ANGELO
Circle Contributor
It
was all hands on deck for the
Marist men's tennis team this past
weekend at the Marist Tennis
Pavilion. The Red Foxes continued
their solid play by adding three
more wins to their record.
Marist is now 12-3 overall, 3-0 in
MAAC play and undefeated at home
after this past Sunday.
On Saturday, Marist defeated a
tough NJIT team 5-2 in a non-con-
ference match. NJIT was 16-3 head-
ing into their matchup with the Red
Foxes. Sunday was more of the
same for Marist as they defeated
both MAAC opponents Loyola and
Rider by a score of 7-0.
The day started off well for
Marist, taking two out of the three
doubles matches. The duo of Dalen
Klassen and Billy Bishop won 8-3
while Joris Van Eck and Lorenzo
Rossi earned the other victory by a
score of 8-1.
"I played really well with
Lorenzo," Van Eck said. ''We made
no mistakes."
''We hadn't played doubles well in
the past couple of weeks and we re-
ally stepped up," Klassen said. ''We
knew they were going to be a good
team and we prepared this past
week and practiced a lot."
In
singles play, the trio of Van
Eck, Joseph Dube and Fredrik
Bjerke all won their matches in
straight sets at the fourth, fifth and
sixth singles, respectively. Van Eck
was able to knock off his opponent
with ease, winning 6-0 and 6-1.
Dube cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory
while Bjerke did the same winning
6-4, 6-1.
"I was really motivated for the
singles and able to place the ball
where I wanted," said Van Eck, who
was really enthusiastic about his
performance.
Both Rossi and Will Reznek pro-
vided gutsy performances but fell
short in the third set of their
matches. At first singles, Rossi
came up short by a score of 6-0, 3-6,
11-9 while Reznek lost by 7-5, 4-6,
10-4 at third singles.
Overall, it was a very solid effort
for the Foxes against a high quality
opponent in NJIT. Head coach Tim
Smith was optimistic when ac-
knowledging the performance of his
team.
"Any team that comes
in that is
16-3 and you beat 5-2 means your
kids showed up," Smith said. "I
thought the guys stepped up pretty
well."
Marist started Sunday morning
against the Greyhounds of Loyola.
The Red Foxes dominated the dou-
bles matches by a combined score of
24-5.
Van Eck and Rossi won by a score
of 8-1 at third doubles
.
The Norwe-
gian duo of Nagelstad and Bjerke
won 8-2 at second doubles while
Klassen and Bishop won 8-2 at first
doubles
,
continuing their solid play
from the previous day.
Marist did not stop there. They
continued their red hot play by win-
ning every set in singles play. Rossi
(6-2, 6-1), Klassen (6-2, 6-2), Bjerke
(6-0, 6-2) and Joe Motta (6-2, 6-1) all
won their matches. Van Eck and
Joseph Dube won their matches as
well by the same score (6-0, 6-1) at
third and fourth singles respec-
tively.
It was once again a clean sweep
by the Red Foxes against Rider.
Bishop and Matteo Giudici (8-3),
Nagelstad and Bjerke (8-1), and
Jacob Solly and Motta (8-0) won
their doubles matches with ease.
The singles competition saw a
different cast of Red Fox take the
court as Smith rested his top four
singles' players.
Bjerke, Nagelstad, Giudici and
Solly each had very impressive 6-0,
6-0 wins. Dube (6-1, 6-0) and Motta
(6-1, 6-1) both cruised to victory for
Marist at first and sixth singles re-
spectively.
''We are getting contributions
from a lot of people," Smith said.
''We are trying to give more of our
guys who have worked hard a
chance to play."
The Red Foxes are getting hot
and finding their groove at the right
time as the MAAC Championships
are only 10 days away.
Before then, Marist will play
against conference foes Fairfield, St.
Peter
'
s and Niagara
.
All three will
most likely be qualifying for the
MAAC Championships.
As
The Cir-
cle went
to
the press, Marist has not
yet played Fairfield or St. Peter's.
''We are playing really well right
now, that's good. Especially for our
matches against tough opponents,"
Van Eck said.
"I think we are peaking at the
right time," Smith added. "But I
will
have a better idea at the end of the
week."


































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Looking to bounce back from a
tough series loss to Manhattan and
a midweek game called due to dark-
ness, the Marist Red Foxes did ex-
actly
that,
sweeping
visiting
Fairfield by scores of 4-2, 6-3 and 4-
2 respectively this past weekend.
"I
thought this was one of our bet-
ter weekends, we pitched and
played defense, got some timely
hits. Overall, we played well," head
coach Chris Tracz said.
As mentioned by Tracz, strong
pitching performances played a ~ey
role in the sweep.
Chris Bielak improved to 4-1 on
the year, working seven plus in-
nings allowing two runs on soc hits
to go along with six strikeouts.
Kevin McCarthy, who was named
MAAC Pitcher of the Week for his
performance, got the final six outs
for his first of two saves on the day.
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third, after the Stags had tied it said.
grounder and strikeout to end the
with a Zach Shank RBI double that
The Red Foxes accounted for the threat.
scored Matt Pagano.
final score in the sixth with Pagano
The teams traded runs in the
The hosts would add a pair of in-
scoring his fifth run of the afternoon eighth with McQuail scoring on a
surance runs in the seventh as on an RBI single from Mike Orefice sac fly from Steve Laurino that ac-
sophomore Mark Brennan led off and Nick McQuail driving
in
the counted for the 4-2 score.
with an infield single, eventually fmal run of the game with a sacri-
Fairfield had the tying run on
scored on a one-out base knock by fice fly that scored Shank.
base in the ninth before shortstop
Pagano who would be driven in
Sophomore lefty Rich Vrana Sal Ciccone lined a sharp one at
later in the inning by Shank who turned in one of the best perform-
Aiola who caught it and flipped to a
delivered an RBI single.
ances of his collegiate career to help waiting Shank covering second for
The second game of the series fea-
complete the sweep on Sunday af-
the double play to end the game and
tured yet another strong outing ternoon, throwing 6.1 innings before finish the sweep.
from senior Brett Houseal who giving way to a trio of relievers to
Last place Iona comes to town
notched his fifth consecutive deci-
close it out.
Chris Napolitano this weekend for a three-game set.
sion with 5.2 innings of work.
pitched the ninth for his first career First pitch on both days is sched-
Trailing 3-
lt
the Red Foxes relied save.
uled for 12 p.m.
on a couple of freshmen to give them
The Red Foxes jumped ahead
"Early in the season, we made a
a lead, with Pagano and classmate early with a one-out single from commitment to playing our game no
Joey Aiola ccµnbining to drive in Shank who later scored via an error. matter who we're playing, whether
three runs in the bottom of the Marist opened up a 3-0 lead in the it be Elon, North Carolina or Iona.
fourth, giving Marist the 4-3 advan-
fourth, courtesy of an RBI single The record of the other team is ir-
tage.
from Aiola and a sac fly by Pagano.
relevant, we need
to
play the game
"We're hitting well with runners
Holding a 3-1 lead in the seve~th, the right way," Tracz said.
in scoring
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some trouble before
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Softball goes back on
MAAC attack
By
GEOFFREY
MAGLIOCCHElTI
Staff Writer
Softball Goes Back on the MAAC
Attack This Week
After a month and a half wan-
dering around the country, the
Marist Red Foxes briefly enjoyed a
trip home, winning all four of their
games in 2013's first Gartland
home-stand. Immediately after,
however, the Foxes embarked on a
tour of western New York, splitting
four games with Metro Atlantic
Athletic Conference (MAAC) foes
Canisius and Niagara.
Despite playing just four home
games, head coach Joe Ausanio
likes the way his team is set up as
they enter the heart of conference
play.
"We knew going in, due to the
Northeastern weather, that we
were going to be on the road a lot to
start off," Ausanio said. ''There
have been some tough games, but
we've pulled out some big ones."
Among the big wins was a 10-2
victory over Canisius. The Golden
Griffins, who eliminated the Red
Foxes from the previous year's
MAAC Tournament, did take the
second game 7-5, but Ausanio was
pleased by the effort.
"[Canisius] is always a tough
team to play, especially at home,"
he said. "The effort we put in will
definitely help us going forward."
Part of the Foxes' success is its
incredible depth. While the Foxes'
pitching has been headline for the
past four years by Emily Oster-
haus, who threw yet another com-
plete game in the Canisius victory,
sophomore Janine Lalli has risen
to the occasion.
The Eastchester, N.Y. native,
who doubles as an infielder, had a
great start to her week, throwing a
complete game shutout in Au-
sanio's 100th Marist victory on
Wednesday, an 8-0 defeat over
Lafayette. Over the weekend, she
picked up the save in game one of
the Niagara doubleheader, and
later pitched six strong innings in
the second game, despite a 3-2 de-
feat.
Lalli's efforts won her the MAAC
Pitcher of the Week for the second
time this season. Coming off an 8-1
freshman season, the rig~t-hander
has also lowered her ERA to 3.65,
and she's happy to be a part of the
Foxes' recent success.
"It
feels great to have a part in
[Ausanio's] 100th win," she said
after the Lafayette win. "I feel re-
ally confident going into our con-
ference schedule, and there's no
better feeling than knowing you're
contributing to a championship."
The pitching has been comple-
mented by a deadly batting corps.
A battle for the team lead in RBI's
has escalated into a battle for the
conference's leader in that cate-
gory. Alyssa Zahka, who smacked
her sixth home run of the season in
the 10-2 win at Canisius, already
leads the team with a .390 batting
average, (which happens to be good
for third in the MAAC). Her 28
RBIs are a close second on both the
team and the conference to Nicole
Cheek (.356, 8 HR, 29 RBI).
Cheek, a freshman, is tearing it
up for the Foxes, leaving their bats
in good hands after seniors, like
captain Danielle Koltz (.314, 3 HR,
18 RBI), depart after this season.
"I'm really thankful for the op-
portunity here," Cheek said. "I'm
looking forward to using this mo-
mentum built up [during the road
trips] to help us win a champi-
onship."
With the road heavy schedule to
start things off, Ausanio knows
what lies ahead for the Foxes.
"Getting our road schedule out of
the way this early means that
down the final stretch, most of our
games will be at home," Ausanio
said. "Furthermore, we have our
destiny in our own hands."
The Foxes have an overall record
of 15-17, but their 4-2 conference
record places them third in the
MAAC, behind Manhattan (6-2),
and defending champion Fairfield
(7-3). While the Foxes travel
to
the
Riverdale section of the Bronx to
take on the Jaspers April 27th, a
sweep of the Stags in their home
opener ensure the Foxes wori't have
to rely on the kindness of strangers
for the time being.
Ausanio had simple words when
describing his feelings for the run
to the conference title, which again
will be held in Poughkeepsie, but
the simplicity of his anticipation
only confirms the fifth year coach's
confidence.
"I'm really looking forward to
this stretch," Ausanio said. "Going
forward, playing well at home is re-
ally going to help us in the long
run. This is going to be really ex-
citing."














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Bower hire reignites Marist community
By
GARRIN MARCHETTI
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Fans like former Marist stand-
Managing Editor
out Ryan Schneider, Class of 2009
When Jeff Bower was formally
introduced as the new head coach of
the Marist men's basketball team
by athletic director Tim Murray on
Monday
·
afternoon, the 100 or so
guests who attended the press con-
ference rose and gave the new head
coach a standing ovation.
The ovation lasted no more than
a minute, but the excitement that
came with it lasted throughout the
remainder of
_the
event and well
after it had ended.
After five seasons of disappoint-
ment and frustration, Marist fans
have a renewed sense of hope and
optimism.
Season-ticket holders, Marist bas-
ketball alumni, and members of the
school community gathered in the
.
Student Center Cabaret to welcome
New men's basketball head cocah Jeff Bower (right)
is
featured here
with
Marist
Athletic Director Tim Murray (left). A press conference was held Monday in the
cabaret
to
introduce Bower
to
the media, fans and Marist community.
and a 1,000-point scorer for the Red
Foxes, who expressed his excite-
ment for the future of the program.
"Anytime that you have the op-
portunity to have someone that ap-
preciates the values that Marist
stands for, and have him lead your
programs is an added bonus,"
Schneider said. ''There are lot of
people that come into situations
that maybe don't understand every-
thing about the school they work
for. Coach Bower, being here for
nine years, has an appreciation for
those [Marist] qualities."
These same sentiments could be
heard throughout the C!ibaret. New
excitement has been born around
the men's basketball program, ex-
citement that has been followed by
optimism. Optimism that winning
seasons may be on the way.
'
Bower back to the area after 17 up to watch their Red Foxes lose that know [Bower] to be a gentle-
man, a terrific basketball guy, and
we [the fans] have every confidence
that he will take us to where we
want to go, and that is to be a cham-
pionship team," D'Errico said.
The last time that Marist made
the NCAA Tournament in 1987, Jeff
Bower was on the bench as an as-
sistant coach. In 2013, Marist and
its fans are hoping that Bower can
lead them back there as head coach.
years away from the campus. After
watching the reactions from all of
them following Bower's comments,
this group clearly feels happy about
having him back in the Marist fam-
ily.
Why wouldn't they be? The num-
bers during the Chuck Martin era
speak for themselves: a 41-118
record over five years, with three
last place finishes in the MAAC and
no conference championships.
Those numbers greatly affected
another number: game attendance.
Last season, the McCann Arena
only averaged 1,355 fans per game,
far from its capacity of 3,200. The
fans, some of the most passionate in
the Northeast, did not want to show
games.
Fans now believe that better days
are ahead, for them and for the
team. When the new coach has 17
years of experience in the NBA as a
scout, general manager and interim
head coach, fans start to get a little
bit more excited.
Fans like Bob D'Errico, Marist
Class of 1968 and former president
-of the
Marist
Athletics booster club,
The Red Fox Club. D'Errico still
serves on the Board of Directors for
the club, and believes that Bower's
basketball knowledge and connec-
tion to the area will ~ejuvenate" the
Dutchess County community.
''I think there are a lot of people
Fans like Dan Kuffner, another
member of the Class of '68 and a
resident of nearby Hyde Park.
"To get someone of this caliber as
an instructor, and with the reputa-
tion that he already has here
....
they
[Marist] say it's a home run hire;
heck, it's a grand slam," Kuffner
said. "We are delighted with some-
one of his capabilities, his connec-
tions, and his integrity, that put
him at the top of the helm. It's ter-
rific."
D'Errico explained that the feed-
back he has gotten from other Red
Fox club members has been over-
whelmingly positive, so positive
that many wish the season would
begin now.
''We are simply thrilled beyond
words," D'Errico said.
Those 100 or so in attendance did
not need to say any words at Mon-
day's press conference as they lis-
tened to Bower's words. The thrill
and excitement could be seen on
their faces.
Men's lacrosse to honor seniors on Saturday
By
RYAN CALVI
earned and this year's group hasn't
Senior midfielders Jimmy Marks Therefore Dugan's performance
Sports Editor
let their coaches or teammates and Aedan Herman have also been both this season and during previ-
Winning teams are built on three
basic elements: skill, togetherness
and leadership.
·
Upon moving into sole possession
of first place in the Metro Atlantic
Athletic Conference (MAAC) with a
14-11 win over Jacksonville this
past weekend, it goes without say-
ing that the Marist men's lacrosse
team certainly has the talent and
plays as a single unit.
This upcoming Saturday at 1:00
p.m. the Red Foxes
will take the
field at home for the final time this
season against archrival Siena at
Tenney Stadium. The Saints elimi-
nated Marist in the first round of
last year's MAAC Tournament on
the very same turf.
Marist will not only seek to
avenge the heartbreaking 11-9 loss
but it will also take the time to
honor the seniors, as Saturday is
the team's annual Senior Day.
With an 8-2 overall record and a
perfect 4-0 mark in MAAC play, the
third quality of a winning team,
leadership, may be the largest rea-
son for the group's success in 2013.
Leadership is not something that
is given. It's something that is
down.
key offensive contributors and are ous ones should not go unnoticed.
''They've been great for us all sea-
most notably known for their vocal
At the other end of the field, not
son and through the years," head leadership both on and off the field.
much can be said about the senior
coach Keegan Wilkinson said. "It's
Marks is one of the senior cap-
trio of defenders in Ethan Fox, T.J.
going to be nice to see them be ac-
tains and has played like one this McDermott and Pat Wall other than
knowledged this weekend for all season. The senior from Camillus, that they've been stellar. In addi-
that they've done here."
N.Y.,
has sc
·
ored 10 times and also tion to Fox and McDermott being
Perhaps the most dynamic sen-
dished out eight assists to total 18 captains of the team, the trio has
ior-duo in the MAAC is the pair of points so far.
combined for 70 ground balls this
attackmen in Jack Doherty and
Anyone that's been to a game season and 27 caused turnovers.
Connor Rice. The two have been knows that Herman is one of the They've also given the Red Foxes
leading Marist's offensive unit since loudest and more emotional players plenty of longevity on the field as
their sophomore season together for Marist. In his final season, Her-
they have each started every game
and nothing has changed this year man has registered 12 goals and is this season and played serious min-
as they continue to ignite the team taking things day by day.
utes.
with superior offensive play, game
"I try not to think about this
Although it
will be a sad thing to
in and game out.
being my last year too much," Her-
say goodbye to the seniors on Satur-
Doherty leads both Marist and man said. "I just try and live
in
the day that have left a fantastic legacy
the MAAC in goals scored this sea-
moment but it's definitely a weird for the program, what the team is
son with 26, three of which are feeling that this is the final season accomplishing right now is ex-
game-winners that are also both of my career."
tremely exciting and as Herman
team and conference-highs.
Credit for this year's success also notes, they aren't done yet.
The always reliable and agile has to be given to the main man a.t
''It's been a progression with the
Rice has totaled 24 assists and 38 the faceoff position. -Senior mid-
way we've grown together over
points on the year, which also lead fielder Matt Dugan leads the team these past four years and I couldn't
the team and the conference.
with 45 ground balls and has won imagine making this run with a bet-
''They've done a fantastic job es-
54% of the faceoffs he's taken (93-
ter class," Herman said. ''We're try-
pecially this year in particular," 172).
ing to establish ourselves as the top
Wilkinson said of the pair. "To see
Faceoffs are such an important dogs in the conference and a win
them go out and put it all together aspect in men's lacrosse because against them [Siena] on Saturday
this year is a testament to all the they lead directly to offensive pos-
would be amazing."
hard work they've put in."
sessions and ultimately goals.