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The student newspaper of
Morist
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VOLUME 65, ISSUE 12
FOUNDED IN 1965
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER
2, 2010
Marist community gives back this
·
holiday season
By
ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO
News Editor
Marist students
will
be a factor in
providing some Christmas miracles
this season, as the 20th annual
Giv-
ing Tree ceremony quickly ap-
proaches.
A
charity program run through
Campus Ministry, the Giving Tree
has quickly become a tradition on
Marist College campus, providing
students with the opportunity to
reach out to families in need
throughout the Dutchess County re-
gion during the holiday season.
Co-chaired this year by Campus
Ministry senior board members
Deirdre Hicks and Dave Amiri,
wGrk
for the Giving Tree began in
early September.
Local
agencies, in-
cluding the Poughkeepsie Family
Literacy Program, Catharine Street
Community Center, Grace Smith
House, Family Services Inc.: Crime
Victim's Unity and Dutchess Out-
reach were contacted in order to
gather a group of families for the
Marist community to sponsor. This
holiday, the Marist community
will
help to bring Christmas to 26 fami-
lies around the Dutchess County re-
gion.
Co-chair Deidre Hicks stated that
while accumulating the requested
gifts sometimes seemed like a
daunting task, it was full of rewards
as well, knowing she was influential
in bringing Christmas joy to others
less fortunate than herself.
"Having the opportunity to run
the Giving Tree program has been
by far the most rewarding experi-
ence of my time at Marist;" Hicks
said. "Knowing that
I
am helping to
bring that Christmas morning smile
to children in our community and
Marist writing profe~sor to read
from first novel
Professor Joseph Zeppetello, di-
rector of the College Writing Pro-
gram at Marist College and a
member of the English Depart-
ment faculty, will read from his
new novel ''Daring to Eat a Peach"
(Atticus Books, 2010) on Thurs-
day, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Henry Hudson Room of Fontaine
Hall. A book signing will follow
the ,reading and refreshments will
he served. Admission is free and
all are welcome to attend. "Daring
to eat a Peach" is a reverberating
multiple character-study of a
novel in which people humbly ask,
"How
did I get here?"
helping families experience the
Christmas joy so many of us take for
granted is a feeling like no other."
A large portion of the Giving Tree
program relies on student partici-
pation, without which, Hicks said,
the program wouldn't be such a suc-
cess. Student volunteers donated
their time to cutting out ornaments,
assembling trees .and keeping track
of each family's accumulated gifts.
''Participation has been great this
year," Hicks said. ''We had so many
students come volunteer their time
at poster making, ornament wtjting
and ornament making events, as
well as tree decorating. Each year
Campus Ministry also goes out and
buys unfulfilled requests, so we've
had a ton of students sign up to help
us with sorting the gifts and wrap-
ping them."
The gifts are divided into three
categories. The fu-st category, rep-
resented by white ornaments, is
compiled of household needs, which
are determined by the parents or
adult members of the family. The
other two categories, represented by
red and green ornaments, are gifts
that the children can ask for.
"Each child is allowed five "need"
gift requests, and three "wish" re-
quests," Amiri said. "It's at this
poin~ where you see how blessed so
many
,
of us are. When you see a
child asking for sneakers, or some-
thing else that so many of us take
for granted, as a wish, it really
makes you think and be thankful
for all that we have."
Any students who wished to par-
ticipate in the Giving Tree program
simply had to grab an ornament off
one of the eight trees located around
campus, purchase and gift wrap the
ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO/THE CIRCLE
A
student checks out one of the eight GMng Trees on campus In the
Lowell
Thomas
foyer.
Students can go
to
each tree
to
select a
gift
to
purchase for a Dutchess
County family in need. The closing Giving Tree ceremony
will
take place on Dec. 12.
item and then drop it off at the distributed to the families, just in
chapel.
time for Christmas. This year, the
The program culminates
in
a Giv-
commencement ceremony will be
ing Tree Ceremony at the end of the held in the Marist chapel on the
semester. The ceremony is used to evening of Saturday, Dec. 12, where
bless the donated gifts before they all are invited to attend in celebra-
are picked up by the agencies and
tion of another charitable holiday
season.
News Briefs
Music department holds winter
concerts
·
The Marist College Music De-
partment
will
host a holiday musical
celebration this coming weekend.
The Marist Singers, Handbell Choir
and String Orchestra, with the as-
sistance of Campus Ministry, will
present
"An
Ecumenical Service of
Lessons and Carols;' at 3 p.m. on
Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Redeemed
Christian Fellowship,
_
formerly the
First Presbyterian Church, located
at 100 Cannon Street in downtown
Poughkeepsie. The event is free and
open
to
the
public.
The Marist Symphonic Band,
Wind Symphony, Gospel Choir and
Handhell Choir will perform in two
''Winter Festival Concerts" on Sun-
day, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in
the
Nelly
Galetti
Theatre.
The Sunday performances will
benefit the Wounded Warrior
Project, a national charity dedi-
cated to counseling and transi~
tional programs for servicemen
and women injured in the line of
duty. Tickets for the Winter Festi-
val concerts are $15 for general
admission, $12 for Marist faculty,
staff and alumni, $10 for senior
citizens and all students and free
of charge for veterans and active
military personnel. For more in-
formation or to reserve tickets,
contact the music department at:
(845) 575-3242.
Marist author to
discuss her
latest book
Sheila Isenberg, an adjunct pro-
fessor of English at Marist College,
will discuss her latest book,
Muriel's War:
An
American Heiress
in the Nazi Resistance,during a
talk at Marist on Thursday, Dec. 2.
Her presentation begins at 7 p.m. in
the Performing Arts Room, followed
by a book signing. The event is free
and open to the public. Books will
be available for purchase.
Sheila Isenberg is the author of
several books including A Hero of
Our Own: The Story of Varian
Fry,named a Notable Book of the
Year by the St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.






































Thursday, December
2, 2010
THIS WEEK
Thursday, 12/2
Menorah Lighting
Student Center 346
5
p.m.-
6
p.m.
Friday, 12/3
Men's basketball vs. Niagara
McCann Center Gymnasium
7 p.m.
Free with valid Marist ID
SPC Movie: 'Going the Distance'
Student Center 346
10
p.m.-
11:59
p.m.
Free with valid Marist ID
Saturday, 12/4
Women's
basketball
vs.
St.
Bonaventure
Mccann Center Gymnasium
7 p.m.
Free with valid Marist ID
SPC Movie: 'Going the Distance'
Student Center 346
10
p.m.-
11:59
p.m.
Free with valid Marist
ID
Sunday, 12/5
Men's basketball vs. Canlslus
Mccann Center Gymnasium
4p.m.
Free with valid Marist ID
Tree Lighting
Chapel
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, 12/6
No events posted.
Tuesday, 12/7
No events posted.
Wednesday, 12/8
No events posted.
campus
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Security Briefs
Thanksgiving means fights, thefts
By
~HRIS RAIA
Staff Writer
Welcome back! I hope everyone
had a terrific Thanksgiving filled
with turkey and touch football
(what is up, alliteration fans?), but
now we're back at Marist and finals
are upon us. But, don't worry! The
tree is officially up and running in
the Christmas Tree Room, so you'll
at least have something fantastic to
stare at in the hours upon hours
you're sitting in the library. We
only have two weeks left in the se-
mester! Make the most out of them.
Study hard, write your papers and
do your holiday shopping. But, re-
member to breathe. Stress creates
problems, and we've seen that hap-
pen too often on college campuses,
so just take some time to relax every
once in a while. Your brain, overall
well-being and final grades will
thank you for it. Stepping down
from my soapbox ...
I:
don't h&ve a lot
of security stories this week, but
we'll make do with what we have.
And we're walking.
Over the Break
There were a few burglaries in
some of the residential buil-dings
over the break.
Several video
games were stolen from three dif-
ferent rooms in Midrise and one
room in Sheahan. Upwards of 30
total games for systems such as
Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 have not
been accounted for. Marist security
and town police are involved, but I
was not made aware of any leads
they might have.
That said,
if
Letter from the Editor
While the
construction
on the
al~
most-complete Hancock Center has
dominated
discussions about renova~
tfo.ns at Marist, plenty of other pi
v
otal changes are coming to campus.
In
The Circle's next is&ue, you11 be
granted an inside look at not only the
interior of the Hancock Center but
also plans that are currently in
progress
to
construct an underpass
under Rt. 9.
Renovations are also on its way
t.o
The .,.., Circle
~-
Edlto,..ln-Chlet.
Jcicel Egan
Jacel.Egan1@marist.edu
Editor-In-Chief:
Thomas
lotlto
Thomas.Lotlto1@marlst.edu
Managing Editor:
Caitlin
Nolan
Caitlin.Nolan1@marist.edu
Managing Editor:
Philip Terrigno
Philip.
Terrlgno1@marlst.edu
News Editor:
Amanda
Lavergne
cJrclenews@g17Jail.com
News Editor:
Alyssa
Longobucco
clrclenews@gmall.com
Opinion Editor:
Casey
Fisk
clrcteoplnlon@gmall.com
A&E
Editor: Ryan Rivard
clrcleae@grnall.com
you've heard anything about this,
speak up. I'm sure security and
these kids would appreciate it.
In
the meantime, burglary victims, my
house in Upper West has
_Xbox
and
PS3. You guys have an open invita-
tion because I feel bad for you.
11/20-Leo
A party was broken up in
Leo
Hall,
and six beers were confiscated. With
only six beers confiscated, you'd think
sec':}rity just broke up a pregame. But
there were 50 empty cans scattered
around the room. I don't know how
many people were there. 56 points, I
guess?
11/20 -
Midrise
FIGHT! Involved students said that
there were harsh words exchanged in
the elevator. That's how it always
starts - a little bit of trash
talk,
some
shovj.ng, Mike Tyson threatens to eat
your
children,
then you get to the pre-
fight weigh-in and BAMt Someone
gets punched in the face. Mike Tyson
wasn't involved in this story. Neither
was a pre-fight weigh-in. But a guest
did claim to get punched in the face.
10 points.
11/20 -
Sheahan
MORE FIGHTS! Or were there?
A
student came to the entry desk at
Sheahan with a face like Sly Stal-
lone from ''Rocky". "Cut me, Mick.
Cut me." He told security he was
punched in the face at
a
fraternity
party. But, but, but - there's a
twist! Town police was called, and
the athletics hub
of
campus, he
James
J.
McCann center and you11
ha
•e
access
t.o
a detailed
report
on ac-
ademic improvements and innova-
tions dealing with strategic planning.
If
all
of
this
groundbreaking mat.e-
rial
isn't enough to entice you
t.o
pick
up next week's issue, consider that
eight of our pages
will
be
in
full-color.
This
week, enjoy our complete
roundup
of
this
football season and
if
winter camping was
in
is in your
plans, check out our lifestyles section
Sports Editor.
Jim Urso
circlesports@gmall.com
Sports Editor.
Scott Atkins
clrctesports@gmall.com
Staff
Writers:
Jennifer
Abbey,
Courtney.
Davis, Melanie LaMorte
Copy Chief:
Emily
Berger
emily.berger1@marist.edu
Copy
Editors:
Monica Speranza, Jenna
Grande, Marla Sorrentl, Brianna
Kelly,
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McKinley, Ashley
Lampman
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Jennffer
Meyers
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the kid was asked to tell the details
of this alleged fight. Turns out, he
didn't get punched. He fell down
and hit his face on the concrete. I
like that. I'm not sure
if
I believe it
though. 15 points
11/23-
Upper West
Two students went to their cars and
found all four of their tires flat. Single
screws were found lodged into each
tire.
This
was the Tuesday before
break- they probably discovered that
minutes before they were planning to
go home. Wow. My apologies.
11/20 -
Talmadge
More thefts. This time, someone
stole a flat screen television and an
Xbox 360. Same thing as before.
If
you know anything, say something
Disclaimer: The Security Briefs are in-
tended
as
satire and
fally
protected free
speech under the First Amendment of the
Constitution.
for some helpful
tips.
On
a serious note, our campus page
is devoid
of
the usual comical re-
counting
of
the security briefs.
Granted, most
of
the student
body
was home for Thanksgiving break,
but thefts across campus are never
fun
t.o
read
about.
As
the briefs suggest, keep an
eye
out for your fellow Foxes.
Philip Terrigno
Managing Editor
Photography Editor: Ryan Hutton
clrcleshots@gmail.com
Graphics Editor: Dayna Vaslllk
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Web Editor:
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O'Shea
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Advertising Manager:
Liz Hogan
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Distribution Manager.
Pete
Bogulaskl
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New York State puts a ban on the "blackout in a can"
By
MELANIE LAMORTE
Circle Contributer
"Four Lokos are blackouts in a can
and the end of my morals." That's
the name of a Facebook group that
has over 90,000 members. These.al-
coholic beverages hllve been blamed
for countless questionable decisions.
They've been the subject of too
many Facebook statuses and photo
album titles.
It's the beverage
everyone's been talking about and
now it's being banned from shelves.
Four Loko is a caffeinated malt bev-
erage which contains 12 percent al-
cohol per can-roughly the same
as
drinking five beers. The drink also
contains 135 milligrams of caffeine,
comparable to a cup of coffee. The
drunken buzz paired with a caffeine
energy burst may seem like a fun
time, but beware: these drinks can
be deadly.
The combination of caffeine with
alcohol is particularly dangerous be-
cause caffeine can mask the effects
of alcohol and make the consumer
unaware of their level of int9xica-
tion. The Food and Drug Adminis-
tration said in a Nov. 17 press
release
·
that "the consumption of
beverages containing added caffeine
and alcohol is associated with risky
behaviors that may lead to haz-
ardous and life-threatening situa-
tions."
It
is for this reason that the
FDA has issued warning state-
ments to several beverage compa-
nies, including Phusion Projects,
LLC, the makers of Four Loko.
Since the FDA does not recognize
caffeine as a
·
"safe additive" to the
alcoholic beverages, they have re-
quested that the beverage compa-
nies remove the caffeine from their
products. The drinks in their cur-
rent state must be removed from
shelves nationwide by Dec. 13.
Many states including New York
have already implemented a ban.
Four Lokos have
become
popular
particularly among college stu-
dents, due to their cheap price
and
the quick intoxication. The drinks
also come in
flavors
such as water-
melon and blue
raspberry, making
them appealing to younger con-
sumers. Therefore, college students
have been drinking the beverages in
excess which has led to a recent in-
crease in hospitalizations. Now,
two families are suing the makers of
Four Loko for their children's
deaths. A 20-year-old Florida man
shot himself after binging on the
drink and a 21-year-old Maryland
woman crashed her truck and sub-
sequently died after drinking two
cans.
College students are having mixed
feelings about the ban of the popu-
lar beverage.
"I think that people act irrespon-
STAlE PRESS MJUjl\QINl:,/FUCKR
Marist students
to
say adios
to
los lokos.
sibly and don't know how to handle
themselves or the drink," said Jil-
lian Lay, a junior Quinnipiac stu-
dent. The drinks have not yet been
banned in Connecticut, her current
state of residence, but they will be
soon.
Marist students have strong feel-
ings about the ban as well. Marist
junior Katie O'Brien believes that
implementing a state ban on the
beverages won't help much.
"People have already started
stocking up and they may travel
to
other states to buy more," O'Brien
said. "Drinks like Joose haven't
·
been banned yet. What's the differ-
ence?"
Joose is another caffeinated alco-
holic beverage similar to Four Loko.
In fact, the FDA has sent warning
letters to four beverage companies
including
the makers of Joose,
United Brands Company Inc.
Charge Beverages Corporation and
New Century Brewing Co.,
LLC
have received letters as well.
O'Brien and another Marist jun-
ior who wished to remain anony-
mous agree that the responsibility
lies in the hands of the consumer,
not the beverage company.
"It's not the fault of the company,"
the junior said. "At the end of the
day, you know what's right and
wrong. A company can't make that
decision for you."
"People need to know their own
limits," O'Brien said.
There is a chance that Phusion
Projects will release a similar malt
beverage with less or no caffeine in
the future. However, in this state of
Loko prohibition, YouTube videos
have been made instructing indi-
viduals on how to make their own
drink. Instructions include using
Jolly Rancher candies, malt liquor,
caffeine tablets and soda. Could
this be our generation's version of
bathtub gin?
Commiting
random acts of kindness is no crime on campus
By
COURTNEY DAVIS
Circle Contributer
On Dec. 8, students and faculty at
Marist are being encouraged to do
random acts of kindness for other
people on campus. Random Acts of
Kindness is an organization that is
a part of the Foundation for a Better
Life. Their mission is to inspire peo-
ple to practice kindness and to pass
it on to others.
It
is a student's com-
munication capping project
to
bring
Kindness Day to the Marist com-
munity.
During the craze of the end of the
semester, it is important to remem-
ber to be kind
to
other people and do
things to brighten other's days. The
goal of bringing this experience to
Marist is to encourage kindness on
campus and to brighten the spirit of
the community. According to Lau-
ren Miller of PR Newswire, there is
a correlation between acts of kind-
ness and stress relief, which makes
finals time the perfect time to prac-
tice the mission of Random Acts of
Kindness. Gratitude is also linked
to an increased immune system,
which is-vital going into the winter
season.
It doesn't take much work
to
make
someone's day. Give your room-
mates a ride to class when it's snow-
ing. Help another student carry
their groceries back to their house.
Offer to edit a friend's final paper.
Share your umbrella or give up your
seat on the subway. For more kind
ideas, go to maristRAK.ning.com.
Post your act of kindness on the
website to inspire others.
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Capping stories of stress, difficulty a_nd ends
JENNIFER MEYERS/THE CIRCLE
James A. Cannavino Library overflows with Marist students working on capping.
By JENNIFER MEYERS
her had to write a paper varying in
Features Editor
lengths from 40 to 80 pages single-
Out of the four years at Marist
College, one course will determine
how much knowledge and skill was
gained over the years and will apply
it all into one big project. One word
that almost every student at Marist
dreads hearing: capping.
Every major has a capping course
in which a student will either work
in groups or alone to create a se-
mester-long project that will "cap"
everything the student has learned
about their major while in college.
Business majors are believed to ex-
perience one of the most difficult
capping courses at Marist.
Accounting and business adminis-
tration major Laura
Rocco
took cap-
ping last semester where she was
assigned the Motorola company.
Her capping project inch,ided a 45
minute PowerPoint presentation
where she had to analyze the com-
pany's external factors, internal fac-
tors and strategic choices. On top of
the presentation, each group mem-
spaced. Rocco's paper, which fo-
cused on Motorola's competitor, LG,
was 65 pages long.
"It was difficult in terms of the
time necessary," Rocco said. ''The
fact that there were almost two
projects due in one class, and bal-
ancing it with other 400 level ac-
counting and finance classes."
Although Rocco's capping class
was extremely intense, she used the
same strategies she used in her cap-
ping project at an intern
.
ship which
eventually led to a job offer at JP
Morgan Chase.
"It wasn't enjoyable," she said.
''I'm happy I got it over with."
Annie Davenport is also a busi-
ness major and taking capping this
semester. Her group was assigned
BP Global, and she is writing her in-
dividual paper on Royal Dutch
Shell.
,
''It's pretty difficult, but mostly be-
cause it's really time consuming and
really hard to get the group to-
gether," Davenport said. "I am
Marist School of Science
By
JENNIFER
ABB
EY
Circle Contributor
The search is on for a new dean of
the Marist School of Science.
More than 70 people applied for the
dean position. Five people were given
initial interviews and the committee
is getting ready to ask candidates to
return for a second interview.
''We had quite a few applicants,"
said Dr. Martin Shaffer, dean of the
School of Liberal Arts. ''There are less
people in a dean pool than for profes-
sor positions."
The search for a new dean is being
run by a committee that includes Dr.
Shaffer, Dr. Margaret Calista, dean
of the School of Social and Behavioral
Sciences; Dr. Catherine Newkirk,
professor of medical technology; Dr.
Thomas Lynch, the chair of environ-
mental science and
policy;
Dr. Victo-
ria Ingalls, professor of biology.
Along with the search committee,
President Dennis Murray meets with
each candidate alone. Since the
deans of each school are a part of
President Murray's cabinet,
his
cur-
rent cabinet interviews each candi-
date as well.
Any faculty, staff or student
is
also
allowed to interview the candidates
for dean in an open session. Profes-
sors in the science department have
been trying to recruit active students
in the school to attend the sessions.
"Only four o:r five students have at-
tended each open session,"
Dr.
Shaf-
fer said.
A possible reason so few students
attended the open sessions could be
a lack of communication.
''I didn't know that we could inter-
view the prospective deans until after
it happened," said Carly Drabik., a
junior bio-medical science major.
"But, I
-
think it's really cool that
they're getting students' opinions."
This
is
the second year that a com-
mittee has searched for a new dean
for the School of Science. Last year's
search did not work out, so Marist
is
trying again. Dr. Neil Fitzgerald, an
associate professor of chemistry, is
currently the interim dean of science.
happy I'm doing it. It's just going to
make me more prepared for what I
might want to
do."
American studies major Kathryn
Coursey is taking a history capping
course in which she is writing a 25
page paper on Upton Sinclair's po-
litical campaign to become governor
of California and why he wasn't
elected. Coursey went to FDR Li-
brary in Hyde Park to do most of
her research.
''It's been challenging just to stay
on top of research," Coursey said.
"I've spent a lot of time doing the re-
search, and putting it into a paper
is kind of daunting."
Even though the research process
may· be difficult, Coursey has a
much greater understanding of a
time
in
history that interests her.
''It feels good when people ask me
questions about the topic and I
know the answer," she said.
Psychology and special education
major Taylor McHugh-Szepessy's
capping project focused on the edu-
cation of the deaf and hearing im-
paired. Although McHugh-Szepessy
said that the project didn't really
help her in means of finding a job,
she still enjoyed it.
"I was dreading my presentation
because there is such a negative
connotation with capping in of itself
regardless of your major," McHugh-
Szepessy said. "However, in the end
despite the stress, I did enjoy re-
searching and presenting on my
topic because I chose an area of in-
terest to me."
Fashion merchandising major
Tara Foglietta has created a fair
trade business for her capping proj-
ect, in which she must create a busi-
ness plan and network with other
fair trade retailers and wholesalers
over the semester. Foglietta, with
her partner Danielle Rosolino, will
then sell their fair trade products at
Fashionology.
''I am enjoying my capping project,
and I am excited to hear what oth-
ers think about it," Foglietta said.
"Hopefully this will be a successful
turnout and add to the fashion de-
partment and our campus."
Creating their own business from
scratch and using their own ideas
and
concepts,
Foglietta
and
Rosolino believe their business to be
a success.
"Once we got going and estab-
lished our own goals and ideas and
what we wanted to see out of this
fair trade concept, we were able to
complete our assignments and con-
vey a better understanding," Fogli-
etta said.
Communication major Katelyn
Rotondaro's capping project organ-
ized a campaign for Holy Trinity
Catholic School's music program to
help raise money so that the school
can buy instruments. On Thursday
evening Nov. 18, Rotondaro and her
group held a concert in which atten-
dees were able to give a $5 donation
to the school.
·
''It's kind of fun in a way because
it's different but it's hard," Roton-
daro said. "Getting Marist to coop-
erate and staying in contact with
everybody is difficult."
Despite the difficulties that her
project came across, Rotondaro is
excited for the event.
''I still feel very strong behind the
whole cause of it all," she said.
"Sometimes I'd rather do this than
writing a paper. It feels more real
world."
Capping is required for all majors
at Marist. Although it may be diffi-
cult, time consuming and stressful,
in the end it may all be worth it to
show the world what has been
gained while attending Marist Col-
lege.
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Candidates are eager to take over Marlst's School of Science for the future.
''We are getting toward the end of had administrative experience, such
the process," Dr. Shaffer said. ''It is as holding the position of chair of a
possible we
will
have made a decision department. Marist likes to promote
by Christmas."
professors.
If
a new dean is chosen by Christ-
''It
is
not unusual to move up within
mas,
Dr.
Shaffer is unsure of whether a school," Dr. Shaffer said. "A college
they
will
start in the spring semester is like a big corporation."
or next fall. A lot depends on the per-
However, Dr. Shaffer says it looks
son's current job.
like the new dean of the School of Sci-
In every dean search, the commit-
ence
will
be from outside the Marist
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Harry Potter draws closer to the end
By
THOMAS LOTTTO
Editor-in-Chi.el
Movies are the great escape from
the people you remembered you
don't want to be around for Thanks-
giving. And .when it comes to es-
capes, one franchise has given fans
the chance to escape over and over
again: Harry Potter.
November 19.marked the begin-
ning of the end for many of us fans,
who over the years have had to de-
cide whether we'd be Death Eaters
or which houses we would want to
be
sorted into. "Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows'' doesn't just mean
the phenomenon is ending for fans;
the plot of this film, part _one, leaves
the viewer thinking that, for the wiz-
arding world, this really is the be-
ginning of the end.
Dumbledore is gone and Harry re-
alizes he may not have really known
him; the Malfoys are no longer a
prestigious family; and, above all
else, Hogwarts is not one of the sites
featured in the film (this one at
least).
With all of these jarring changes
from previous movies, it's hard to
think any kind of coherence could be
present continuing the story from
the previous six films. The truth is
that this is probably, and many
agree, the best done of the seven
films so far.
While I've been saying that this is
the beginning of the end, it's impor-
tant to note that it's only the begin-
ning. Book seven contained so many
different events, all important mind
you, that it would be impossible to
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make a decent, cohesive film. At
first, even with the story being sepa;
rared into two parts, there was ap-
prehension that fans would be
satisfied.
The pace was steady throughout
the entire film, and kicking up when
necessary. There is a sense of fore-
boding from the very beginning of
the film when the Dursleys leave
Harry and a vanguard arrives to
transport Harry to the Weasley' s
current place of residence. On the
way, he is attacked by an army of
Death Eaters and Voldemort. The
sequence is key in displaying Volde-
mort's motives throughout the film.
His wand is unable to harm Harry,
so he searches for a more powerful
one to finally be able to kill Harry.
The boy who lived continuously
gains visions of where Voidemort is,
and gets the feeling that Voldemort
is looking for something that he
wants very badly.
The rest of the film consists of the
trio (Harry, Ron and Hermione) on
the run, hiding from the Death
Eaters and trying to figure out a way
to destroy the Horcrux currently in
their possession (a Horcrux being a
portion of a person's soul-in this
case, Voldemort's). The main strug-
gle comes from the time they all have
to spend with each other. Ron wants
to spend time with Hermione, but
the situation's focus on Harry pro-
hibits Ron from getting what he
wants. The inner turmoil eventually
leads Ron to leave the group for a
while, and Harry and Hermione
must fend for themselves.
There's a visit to Godric's Hollow,
where Harry's family was murdered,
as well as a grueling scene at Malfoy
Manor where Harry and Ron are
temporary prisoners, and where Be-
laltrix Lestrange, Voldemort's de-
ranged right-hand woman, tortures
Hermione for information.
And after all of this, Voldemort
does get what he wants. The film's
final shot is of him shooting a tri-
umphant bolt of light into the sky
after obtaining the powerful wand
that he wants. Don't worry, that's
not a spoiler, there's a part two. This
ia just the beginning of the end.
Victoria's Secret rashion Show no longer secret
By
DAYNA VASIUK
Staff Writer
I
don't know
if
it's the delicious
smell of hot chocolate and ginger-
bread lattes, the joyful jingles we
hear while shopping, or the glisten-
ing lights and decorations, but
everyone seems to be a bit more
cheerful during this time of year.
Fathers all over are smiling with re-
lief that their daughters now have
no choice but to put on three layers
of clothing before leaving the house.
Turtlenecks ... scarves ... coats .. .it's a
dads Christmas miracle. However,
just because the weather is getting
colder doesn't mean you can't keep
things hot. The Victoria Secret
Fashion Show aired on Nov. 30, fea-
turing six sexy style themes that
showed confidence, strength, and
sex appeal. Victoria Secret model
Heidi Klum once said, "You should
spend your money on some nice lin-
gerie. Big wool cotton pants, that
just doesn't work. You have to feel
sexy!" Although we aren't going to
walk out of the house wearing sim-
ply lingerie or outrageous wings, at
least we can leave knowing we have
some sex appeal underneath our
frumpy turtleneck and big wool cot-
ton pants.
Tough Love
These striking women portrayed a
strong rocker look, while still main-
taining to stay chic. The Tough Love
collection features sexy and author-
itative lingerie designs which suit
women who want to show off their
feminine side, but still dominate.
When wearing the VS Ruffle Bal-
conet Push-up Bra you can achieve
this feeling of supreme sexiness too.
It
is perfect for those that want to
remain rough around the edges and
innocence at the same time. The
sweet ruffle detail and ribbon-trim
show off a posh side, whereas the se-
ductive red and black colors and
push-up cups show-off your stronger
assets. Remember there's a fine line
between coming across as tough or
just being plain grumpy. So when
you wake up on a freezing winter
morning feeling like Mr. Scrooge,
try
slipping into something that
makes you feel feminine while hold-
ing onto your edgy attitude.
It
will
be your naughty little secret; after
all you've been a good girl all year.
Most of the time.
Grune
On
The Game On collection featured
designs that were obvious inspired
by sports. This theme was not only
perfect for football season, but also
to show that athletic strong women
can·be sexy. The Game On part of
the fashion show featured seductive
sheer lingerie with athletic gear and
other knock-out designs. Although
we would probably look absurd
sporting those risque outfits, Victo-
ria's Secret still offers
a
wide range
of sexy, sporty lounge wear and lin-
gerie with many NFL team logos.
You can now show spirit this foot-
ball season supporting teams such
as the New York Jets, Dallas Cow-
boys, Oakland Raiders and many
·
more. Wear your man's favorite
team to encourage his football ob-
session, and I'm sure he won't just
be cheering for the game.
Heavenly Bodies
This collection was all about beillg
outrageous; bringing the drama to
the runway. The mix of extreme
glam and theatrical outfits on the
stage were absolutely amazing. If
you want to be just as extraordinary
as a VS supermodel,
I
recommend
wearing Victoria's Secret Miracu-
.
lous Push-up bra, otherwise known
as the "Hello Bombshell Bra." This
is a lady's best choice
if
she wants to
make her own grand entrance.
SEE VICTORIA'S SECRET, PAGE 7
By
RYAN RIVARD
A&EEditor
PAGE6
David Lynch "Good Day
Today"/
"I
Know" - David Lynch,
the infamous film director, has dab-
bled in music before with "Dark
Night of the Soul," a collaborative
project with produ_cer Danger
Mouse. However, this is the first
time we've heard Lynch's solo musi-
cal endeavors with his pair of sin-
gles.
You
would
expect
an
overwhelming barrage of darkness
and eerie sounds that mirror
Lynch's surrealist style. Instead,
Lynch serves us a slice of electropop
cake, a minimalist electronic song
that has a straightforward beat and
highly processed vocals. As
if
the
song's texture wasn't enough of a
surprise, Lynch, sounding like a
high pitched Thom Yorke on "KidA"
(the song), optimistically sings: "I
want to have a good day today."
Who can argue with that?
The single's B-side is more com-
monly associated with Lynch's sig-
nature artistic choices.
"I
Know''
moves at a bluesy pace enveloped by
a foreboding organ, sounding like a
long lost Western lament. Lynch
flexes his music production biceps
with glitches of electronics bleeping
in and out at carefully executed mo-
ments.
Theophilus London "Flying
Overseas"
fl
Devonte Hynes
&
·
Solange Knowles - Theophilus
has the potential to make sound se-
rious buzz in the hip-hop realm.
''Flying Overseas," offered as a free
download courtesy of Mountain
Dew's Green Label Sound, is a se-
ductive joint as smooth as sand sift-
ing through the crevices between
your toes.
I
T.I. "Welcome to the World"
fl
Kanye West & Kid Cudi- Besides
being a fi:equenter of the jail cell,
T
.I.
is also a hip-hop artist. On
"Welcome to the World," the Florida·
l'apper gets some help from Kanye
West and Kid Cudi. The "No Mercy"
highlight rekindles the
.
swagger
West brought on the collaboration
"Swagga Like Us." Cudi soars in for
the ambient chorus hook, a niche
he's comfortably great at.
Kanye West ''That's My Bitch"
fl
Jay-Z
&
La Roux -Kanye West
may be on a short vacation from
G.0.0.D. Friday tracks, it doesn't
mean the flow of his music is tapped
dry.
''That's My Bitcb" leaked onto
the Internet and is rumored to be
featured on West's ''Watch the
Throne," an upcoming collaborative
album with Jay-Z. The track is pure
fire, assaulting your ears with a
tenaciously distorted tribal beat, DJ
scratches
,
and a killer hook from La
Roux.







































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From
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Victoria's Secret showcases latest styles
"Being a
bombshell
is more than
looks," said VS supermodel Mi-
randa Kerr. Model Alessandra
Am-
brosio then added, ''It's an attitude,
and it comes from inside. It's a sexy
walk. A bombshell has inner
strength and glamour." This bra is
said to instantly add two cup sizes
and is sure to create attention. IT
you are feeling confident and are
looking to try on some drama, I
highly suggest investing in this dra-
matic push-up bra.
Country Girls
The Country Girl collection
flaunts the innocence and sensual-
ity women have. The designs in-
cluded a mix of flowers, lace and
plaids. The combination of the ro-
mantic soft colors a:rid the feminine
details made each outfit beautiful.
Victoria Secret brand "Sexy Little
Things" has babydoll nighttime
slips that are cute and comfortable.
Whether you want to wear the sim-
ple Swiss Dot Babydoll, or decide to
be more alluring wearing the Lace
Apron Babydoll, you automatically
can feel 10 times more girly and se-
ductive. This winter wear some-
thing that makes you feel smoking
hot instead of wearing pajamas that
look like they have been delivered
through your chimney.
Pink Planet
The Victoria Secret Pink Planet
theme was intended
to
inspire
women to remain fun and flirta-
tious if you want to stay youthful.
The combinations of colors used in
the garments remind you of some-
thing straight out of a fairytale,
only less 'tonservative than say a
Disney princess. Victoria Secret
model Kerr stated, ''Young women
should embrace their individuality.
You may think it's easy for me to
say, but we all have insecurities. It's
important, as women, to get past all
of that and let our talents shine."
We can all instantly brighten a
room with our individualism, while
wearing similar multicolored pieces
that were worn on the runway.
Wearing boring nude shades and
colors can make you feel like sleep-
ing beauty, but by choosing to wear
flirty bright colors for lingerie you
can instantly feel like royalty. Even
though you may be the o:rily one
who gets to see what lies beneath
your holiday sweater, at least you
can be acquainted with the queen
you truly are!
Wild Things
It was no surprise to see the infa-
mous retailer featured leopard,
zebra and tiger printed designs on
the runway. Victoria Secret stores
all over carry animal printed bras,
sleepwear, handbags and other ac-
cessories. Women can show their
sexy instincts and achieve a similar
look by being playful with trying
different animal printed lingerie.
Who knows, maybe wearing some-
thing that makes you feel sponta-
neous can bring out your wild side.
Although men may ogle at the~
television screens, and many of us
girls may watch in envy or disgust,
the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
takes place each year not just for
models to show off the extreme de-
signs, but to show women that we
can all feel beautiful and should
feeling comfortable in our own skin.
Kerr
once said, "Never compare
yourself
to
anyone else because all
women are unique. It's like trying
to
compare a sunflower to a rose, they
are both so beautiful and different,
you can't possibly compare the two."
This holiday invest in a purchase
that makes you feel more presenta-
ble. Even though no one else may
actually see what is underneath
your clothes, I'm sure they will see a
slightly stronger, feminine or possi-
bly more wild side that they can't
quite put their finger on. It's always
empowering to have a secret. Dis-
cover yours this holiday.
FROM
BEAllTYISDIVERSE.COM
Model
Emanuela de Paula on the run-
way of
the
2010
Victoria's
Secret
Fash-
ion
Show.
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PAGES
Relish in the chills and thrills of winter
.
camping
By ROBIN MINITER
Lifestyles Editor
For the hearty adventurer who
wants to try something new, camp-
ing in the snow offers a dorm room
reprieve and an opportunity to em-
brace the tranquil solitude of our
New York winter. (This excludes
hunkering down outside for Harry
Potter premieres and all the line-
waiting antics of Black Friday shop-
pers.) A bug-free wilderness, barren
trees giving way to acres of visibil-
ity, and a coat of white blanketing
the wooded landscape enhance the
quiet beauty of the outdoors.
Amanda Benton, a senior commu-
nication major, is making plans
,,
to
camp once she returns home to
Spring City, Pa. For the past three
years, she has assisted young Gir
1
Scouts in their winter camping en-
deavors.
Don't forget
to
pack up your snow-
shoes, your camera and a handful
of your closest friends. Channel
your Inner Yukon Cornelius.
''I
like it because it's a challenge.
And," she said with a laugh, "it's
also really awesome bragging
rights. Seriously, how many people
do you know that are like, 'I
camp ... in the snow?m
In New York, the Adirondacks are
home to a slew of parks that en~
courage visitors duririg the later fall
months. Though camping during
this time of year might not be as
popular, it certainly has its own re-
deeming qualities. However, one
must take extra care in order to
happily -
and safely -
chill out in
the chill.
Dressing the part
Benton said that, while layers are
key, ''Don't put on your layers before
you drive there. Your car ride will
be miserably warm." Side note:
savor this warmth; remember what
it feels like while yo\,\ still can.
Leave the cotton shirts, fleecey
sweatpants and constricting jewelry
at home: cotton and other non-wick-
ing fabrics will trap moisture, lead-
ing to chances of hypothermia,
while constricting jewelry
will
hin-
der proper circulation. Instead, opt
for formfitting base layers of nylon,
polyester and/or spandex, as·well as
w
·
aterproof shells. From there,
thicker layers will trap your heat.
Always keep extra
dry
socks and pa-
jamas on hand, said Benton, as well
as plastic bags (to line your boots
with), and a set of mittens and
gloves (have you ever tried to start a
fire with mittens?). Trapped mois-
ture can lead to an array of conun-
drums, so it is best to be avoided at
all costs. And, a word of warning:
the old adage that you never miss a
good thing until it's gone certainly
rings true with your 10 toes. Thickly
soled, insulated boots are a crucial
determiner between a jubilant trip
to the wilderness and
a.
sore trip to
the ER.
Packing it in
As a general rule of thumb,
if
you
travel light, you travel fast. While it
may be important to
.
play by this
motto when you're globetrotting, be
careful that you do not skimp too
much when packing food for your
trip. This is not a case of ''less is
more." According to http://getout
-
doors.com, winter campers on aver-
age eat more than two pounds a
food a day. The cold will cause you
to burn calories far faster than
if
you were frolicking about during
the summer months. Stash some
high calorie foods, especially those
chock full of protein and fat. They
advise to, "eat even when you're tired,
eat when you're hung:cy; above
all,
eat
when you're cold." Notably, the most
experienced winter trekkers carry
along butter or tnargarine, adding it
to everything
from
soup to cereal An
hour before consuming your treats,
stash them in your pocket to absorb
some bodily warmth. It's always a
good idea to keep instant soup on
hand- with a little snowmelt heated
over the fire, it's an instant elixer that
will
warm you up and keep you hy-
drated.
And,
as much as we enjoy the
old childhood (or last winter's) pas-
time, avoid eating the snow: your body
will
exert much valuable energy
warming your body back up.
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One of the upsides of wln~r camping; the
fact
that the bears are all
In
hibernation.
Sex
ual He
al
ing
: The lumps th
a
t aren't so
lo
vely
By RACHAEL SHOCKEY
Staff Writer
That new, weird
'
bump on your
junk
is
likely to
be
something less serious than
herpes. Still, even something minor
can
cause a whole lot
of
disoomfort. With all
of the pubic
hair
shaving that
goes
on
nowadays, there are a lot more people
encountering minor skincare issues
below the belt. The variety of bumps
that
occur
in the genital area causes
much confusion in trying to identify
what ails your nether regions.
Once you notice a bump or growth set-
ting
up camp on
.
your
crot.ch,
you need
to eliminate the worst case scenarios -
mostly herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea
and chlamydia-right away. Websites
like http://plannedparenthood.com are
great places to refresh your memo:cy on
the symptoms of different STis. You
can
also look at photos online
of
the gen-
itals of people with these infections
(which might sound unpleasant, but
can
be
invaluable
in
diagnosing your-
self).
You may
be
surprised to
see
what
these ominous-sounding diseases look
like in real life. Genital warts don't look
nearly as terrifying or heinous as the
name might imply. Rather, the growths
are
tiny, numerous skin tags that
can
spread across the external genital
area.
'They basically consist
of
skin folds that
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Don't let genital oddities get out of hand; share all your concerns
with
your doc.
are formed by fast growing
cells," as de-
scribed in an article on http://female-
healthmadesimple.com.
Other STis might appear to
be
non-
threatening cysts that pop up on other
.parts
of
your
bcxly, so it's important to
not.e the exact location of these growths
as well as additional syn:iptoms. Bumps
resulting
from
genital herpes may
be
open sores, as opposed to the cystic
bumps of other conditions.
Dr.
Cullins
explains
at http://plannedparent-
hood.org that herpes
symptoms
are
typ-
ically the worst and most noticeable
with the first outbreak, known as
''ini-
tial herpes."
In
addition to blistering,
itching and burning during urination,
"symptoms [during initial herpes]
may ... include swollen, tender glands in
the pelvic area, throat and under the
arms; fever, chills, headache, general
run-down feelings and achy, flu-like
feelings,"
Cullins
writes.
If you have a
vulva,
and a hard lump
develops next to or on your out.er labia
(the lips that surround your vaginal
opening), you may have a Bartholin
cyst. Like most other cysts, these are a
result of blockage of a gland. The
Bartholin glands are two lubricant-pro-
ducing glands on both sides of the vagi-
nal
opening.
The good news
is
that most
Bartholin cysts go away on their own.
As with other cysts, gently applying
warm compresses can alleviate pain
and swelling. The bad news
is
that they
can
be
a
sign
of a gonorrhea or chlaniy-
dia infection; both of these STis produce
bacteria that could block the glands,
creating
a
cyst.
Be
on the lookout for
ab-
normal vaginal diAcbarge, fevers,
pain
during vaginal intercourse and
irregu-
lar
bleeding. No matter what, tell your
physician
if
you think you have a
Bartholin cyst, and keep a close eye on
it.
The trick with any of these STis
is
that they can
be
present in a person
without showing symptoms at all.
When
in
doubt, find out the truth about
your genital health by scheduling an
exam with a physician, and don't wait
to do so; gonorrhea, for example, can
yield severe long-t.erm effects like infer-
tility.
Less threatening bumps may
be
a
good old case of genital acne. This acne
looks quite like the pimples you'd find
on your face. Surprisingly, pimples
can
sprout up almost anywhere
in
your
genital
area,
including the clitoris and
the shaft of the penis. While a minor
condition, genital acne
is
obviously irri-
tating,
and you11 want
t.o
eliminate it as
quickly as possible. Avoid applying acne
treatments you would use on your face
(ie. no astringents or Clearasil
cream),
as
they
will bother the sensitive skin of
your pelvic area. Instead,
tty
warm
compresses and gently wa~hing the
area with mild soap or just warm
water. Talk to your physician
if
you de-
velop persistent genital acne; antibi-
otics, prescription drugs and oral
contraceptives can all help you get rid
ofit.
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2, 2010 •
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From page 8
W
intertime camping offers a snowy escape
Gimme shelter
Once you find an ideal sit.e, creating
a proper shelt.er
is
crucial. With a va-
riety of options -
from building art
igloo to creating a covering out of
fallen branches and brush-the most
practical option is to purchase a four-
season tent. A lot beefier than their
meshy summer counterparts, these
From page 8
rents are crafted with multiple pole-
intersections and thickly insulated
walls. When sealed tight, the t.emper-
ature inside
will
raise as much as 30
toasty degrees from trapped body heat
alone. You can never go wrong with
packing a ground covering, such as a
tarp
or a space blanket, in the event
that inclement weather takes you by
surprise. Be sure to leave snow-cov-
ered boots outside of your t.ent, and at-
t.empt to hang up damp it.ems. Keep
in that precious body heat by keeping
your noggin covered at night - a
:eair
of booties and mitt.ens are also recom-
mended.
If
all else fails and the situation
goes awry, Benton advises to call it
a day and go inside for warmth
.
Frost bite and hypothermia are no
beasts to mess with. However, with
proper preparation, you'll be able
to enjoy a fun-filled snowy get-
away. Don't forget to pack up your
snowshoes, your camera and a
handful of your closest friends.
Channel your inner Yukon Cor-
nelius. It's not every day that you
get to take on the wilderness in
your spandex and snowsuit.
Breaking down the basics of genital bumps
There are a number of lifestyle
remedies you should consider if gen-
ital acne plagues you. Acne cysts
can develop from ingrown hairs.
If
you don't do it carefully, pubic hair
shaving can transform your pelvic
region into a minefield of ingrown
hairs. Give your crotch a break, and
skip shaving and/or waxing for a
while if this becomes a problem.
According to http://acneteam.com,
"sweating is the main factor that
triggers genital acne ... Tight cloth-
ing that rubs against the skin can
trigger this skin condition." Unfor-
tunat.ely, we've reached the time of
year in which one frequently leaves
the house clad in two pairs of leg-
gings plus pants and underwear.
Winter gear positively suffocates
the genitals, creating extra sweat
and a potential breeding ground for
grossness like acne, rashes and jock
itch.
If
you can't live without your
leg layers, combat their negative ef-
fects by sleeping naked. Going to
bed in the buff feels awesome, and,
unless you're pulling all-nighter~ for
the rest of the semester, it allows
ample hours for your junk to
breathe. For maximum awesome-
ness in your bare-bodied slumber
endeavor, wash your sheets before
-
hand and throw on an extra blanket
(or maybe invite a naked partner to
be your extra blanket).
If
you're
super attached to your tights, con-
sider investing in some thigh-highs
.
That way, you can still sport your
fun colors while leaving your crotch
out of the equation.
Certain laundry detergents can ir-
ritate the skin to the point of pro-
voking acne as well.
If
all else fails,
switch detergents or even use less in
your washing cycle.
Cysts in your testicles should al-
ways be shown to a physician, but
they're often little cause for concern.
Ginger Plumbo describes the minor
symptoms of scrotal masses like
varicoceles, hydroceles and sperma-
toceles at http://mayoclinic.org.
"They may not cause symptoms and
often don't require treatment ...
painless swelling may be the only
symptom," Plumbo writes. They
may go away on their own, but can
be surgically removed
if
necessary.
However, a comparable, painless
scrotal mass may signal testicular
cancer, so don't ever assume that a
bump in your balls is harmless.
When you're busy bundling up and
studying this time of year, it's easy
to lose touch with your body that's
hiding under all those layers. But
the stealth with which serious in-
fections and conditions can sneak
up on you makes it absolutely nec-
essarily to check yourself and have
yourself checked out once a month,
even if you don't consider yourself
sexually active. So please, for the
sake of your body and mind, touch
yourself frequently.
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Women's Basketball
BURLINGTON, Vt. -
After a disappointing 1-1 start, the
Mari.st women's basketball team has
won four straight, including recent
victories over Vermont, Dartmouth
and Villanova.
The Red Foxes, who have yet to host
their home opener, traveled to
Burlington, Vt. to compete in the TD
Bank Classic. Marist's first game was
a matchup against the Classic's host,
the University of Vermont, on Friday
Nov. 19. The Foxes hit 11 three point-
ers, nine in the first half, en route to a
commanding
76-49 victory.
Sophomore Kate Oliver led the way
with 14 points, while
j~nior
Brandy
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The
Red
Foxes
will
host
St
Bonaventure
In
their home opener on Saturday.
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The Fox Trot
Quick hits of the week in Marist athletics
Gang and sophomore Kelsey Beynnon
each contributed 10 points to the
win.
Senior Erica Allenspach tallied nine
assists t.o go along with her five points
and five rebounds. The Foxes then
took on Dartmouth the next day in the
second round of the competition.
Oliver's stellar play continued
against the Big Green, scoring 12 of
her 14 points in the second half as
Mari.st dominated Dartmouth, 77-46.
Gang and fellow junior Corielle Yarde
also scored in the double figures, chip-
ping in 12 and 13 points respectively.
Gang also led her team in rebounds
with seven while Yarde and senior
Elise Caron each had six out of the
Foxes' 21 assists. Marist and Boston
College both ended the weekend 2-0,
but Mari.st claimed the t.ournament
tiebreaker by allowing fewer points
than the Eagles over the two games.
The Foxes then travelled t.o Vil-
lanova, Pa. Sunday afternoon for the
final match of their season opening
five-game road trip. Marist notched
an impressive 71-60 victory over Vil-
lanova of the Big East Conference.
The Wildcats entered the matchup at
4-2, with an undefeated all-time
record versus Marist. Yarde un-
leashed her best game of the young
season with a game-high 26 points for
the Foxes behind a stellar 11-for-12
night at the free throw line.
Mari.st as a team shot an outstand-
ing 22-for-27 from the line for the
game, and hit 50 percent of their field
goals in the first half. Gang added 16
points and a game-high eight re-
bounds.
Allenspach starred in all
facets of the game, totalling seven
points, seven rebounds, four assists
and five steals. She needs only six
points
t.o reach 1,000 in her career.
For
her outstanding performance
against Villanova, Yarde was
named
MAAC Pl~yer of the Week for the
third time in her career. The team
also
gained some national recognition
Tuesday when the first NCAA statis-
tics were released. Marist was the na-
tional leader in turnovers per game,
ahead of the No. 1 Connecticut
Huskies, and ranked second in assist-
to-turnover ratio.
Marist (4-1) will host St. Bonav~n-
ture in their home opener this Satur-
day, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the
McCann Center.
Swimming
&
Diving
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -
Men's
The Marist men's swimming and
diving team lost its third match of the
season on Saturday Nov. 20 when
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they met Binghamt.on in a
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dual meet
in Vestal, N.Y.
The Foxes fell 166-125 overall, but
senior Brian Bolstad earned a pair of
victories in the 1- and 3-meter diving
events. Freshman Sean Molloy
touched third in both events. Senior
Steven Vendetta claimed the top spot
in the
500-yd.
freestyle while junior
Patrick Shea finished second. Fresh-
man
Nick
Spinella claimed the final
victory for Mari.st with a time of
1:59:81 in the 200-yd. individual med-
ley for a first-place finish.
Bolstad, who has swept both boards
in each of the last four weeks, was
named MAAC Men's Diver of the
Week.
Women's
The women's swimming and div-
ing team also fell in their match at
Binghamton
on Nov. 20, but won
four events on the day.
Freshman Bonnie Orr and sopho-
mores
Kate Conard, Katie Larkin
and Chelaine
Eliazar
all earned vic-
tories for
Marist.
The Foxes also
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HUTTON/THE C!RCLE
Sophomore
Kate Oliver (above) scored
14
points
in
a
victory over Dartmouth.
won the early 200-yd. medley relay
with a time of 1:51.14. Binghamton
then earned seven straight wins be-
fore Larkin and Conard won the
200-yd. breaststroke and the 500-
yd. freestyle respectively.
Conard was named MAAC
Women's Swimmer of the Week
while Eliazar was named Diver of
the Week. Along with Bolstad's vic-
t.ory for the men, the Marist swim-
ming and diving teams earned three
of the four weekly MAAC awards.
Marist will travel to Baltimore,
Md. on Friday for the H2Ounds In-
vitational hosted by Loyola Univer-
sity.
Foxes' young core looks to future after rebuilding year
backs," Fields said. "We practice a
scramble drill where the receiver
gets to the end of his route, and ifhe
sees the quarterback scrambling, he
automatically applies some scram-
bling rules and we try to. change
things up as the quarterback gets
out of the pocket."
Reilly and Looney posted quarter-
back
efficiency
ratings of 136.5 and
\
.
133.0
each,
respectively.
"I thought both of them haa great
seasons,"
head coach Jim Parady
said.
''Tommy,
the way he com-
manded the offense was fantastic,
he got us in the end zone. Chuckie,
he could have gone through the sea-
son saying
'It
should be my job.' He
was
always
prepared to step on the
field when the opportunity came."
The Red Foxes' 41-34, double over-
time loss at Tenney Stadium to the
Dayton Flyers earlier this year was
considered t.o be a benchmark game
for the football program.
With the win, Dayton clinched its
11th PFL title in the 18-yea:r history
of the league.
Led by PFL Offensive Player of
the Year Steve Valentino
and
PFL
Coach of the Y~ar
Rick
Chamber•
lain, the Flyers are just
one
of sev-
eral established PFL programs that
can provide matchup problems for
Marist.
"Our kids are 18 years old playing
against guys that are 23, 24," Rum-
sey said. ''That's a big difference.
Last year, we had a lot of juniors
and seniors play. I would hesitate to
point to another team in the coun-
try
that started five new offensive
linemen or as many new pli:iyers as
we started
'this
year."
A bump in the road of its PFL
tenure in the form of a 3-8 season
could possibly be overcame consid-
ering that the Red Foxes return
much of their core
-
including a
strong defensive
secondary
and its
top two leading rushers.
"It
was absolutely a disappoint-
ment because the [team] had the ex-
pectations that we were going to be
competing up there in the top third
of the league," Parady said.
''I
also
think that they realize that it's not
very far away to get back to where
we want to be. Its obtainable, its not
a four-year plan. The talent is in the
room to get it done."
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Wide receiver James LaMacchia
set
single-season records in receptions
(74)
and re-
ceiving touchdowns
(el&ht).
L.aMacchia and senior defensive back Rory
Foley
were
named to the All-Pioneer League First Team.
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Foxes' season characterized by tight losses
By
PHILIP TERRIGNO
Managing Editor
In each of its three seasons since
the dissolution of the MAAC Foot-
ball League in 2007, the Marist Col-
lege football team has displayed a
different identity.
Competing as an FCS Independ-
ent in 2008, a veteran Red Foxes
.
football
team compiled a 4-7
record with four de-
feats decided by eight points or less.
The 2009 season marked Marist's
ultra-successful foray into the Pio-
neer Football League (PFL) as the
squad finished 7-4 overall and tied
for fifth place in the national con-
ference.
In 2010, the Red Foxes compiled a
3-8 record.
After an impressive first year in
the PFL, how can such a letdown be
defined?
"We had two games that we were
outmatched in Jacksonville and
Drake," associate head coach and
defensive coordinator Scott Rumsey
said. "Basically, every other loss is
a seven-point or less loss. We're al-
most there when you play with the
amount of youth that we're playing
with."
The Red Foxes spent this entire
season reeling from the loss of play-
making defenders.
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The
Red
Foxes
finished the
2010
season with a
3-8
record after a 7-4
2009
finish. The
season
was
filled with
close
games, losing six
by
a margin of seven points
or less.
Nick Andre and Kevin Foley, two
senior linebackers on the 2009
squad, combined for 189 tackles
during that season. The Red Foxes
also· finished with 12 sacks.
This season, Marist managed two
sacks.
"You would think that they would
just fall down more than twice and
we would be able to touch them and
get a sack," Rumsey said.
"At
times,
we were putting guys that
hadn't
made those plays before into posi-
tions where they needed to make
those plays."
Injuries plagued the linebacking
core as four contributing players
missed significant time and battled
nagging injuries.
'We only were able to get our pro-
jected starting linebacker core to-
gether for about a gam(;l or two the
whole year," Rumsey said. "Kees
[Coughlin} came in with a torn pee,
Isaac [Sine} got hurt, Alex Killian
got hurt. We struggled with a lot of
issues there."
Offensively, the Red Foxes' rush-
ing attack averaged 61.1 yards per
game behind an offensive line com-
posed of five new starters.
"In an ideal offensive situation,
you don't throw the ball 65 percent
of the time like we did this year,"
wide receivers coach Nate Fields
said. 'We would like to run the ball
more, chew the clock more, but
through necessity we were forced to
throw."
Marist quarterbacks finished 214-
for-375 on the season with 131nter-
ceptions
and
21
passing
touchdowns.
.
Junior Tommy Reilly, a prototyp-
ical pocket-passer, was designated
as
the primary starting quarterback
and started all 11 games.
Freshman quarterback Chuckie
Looney, who displayed a keen
scrafl:lbling ability, appeared in nine
contests.
Fourteen players combined to reel
in 2,950 receiving yards in 2010,
often catching throws from Reilly
and Looney in the same game.
"I don't think it made a real big
difference to my guys who was
throwing the ball because they had
confidence in both of the quarter-
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