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Doing More than Remembering

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Students and faculty from the Le Moyne community gathered in the Grewen Auditorium for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2016 Convocation last Thursday, sponsored by The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Development, Gender and Women's Studies, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The end goal of the convocation was to not only remember and honor the life and work of an incredible man, but to also bring to light the issues of racism that still plague the society we live in.

The event began with a welcome from the Director of Multicultural Affairs, Mr. Bennie Williams, a prayer from Fr. John Bucki, S.J., and a few song selections from the on-campus a cappella group, Fermata Nowhere. Following the introductions, the Vice President of Le Moyne’s Student Veteran Association, junior Michael Vendetti, spoke briefly on how the Le Moyne SVA works on and off campus to fulfill MLK’s vision of community, by making the transition from soldier to

student easier for Le Moyne’s veterans. The final student performance, before the keynote speaker, was an incredible rendition of Sam Cook’s, “A Change is Gonna Come,” by Alice Olom ‘18 and Tah’Leece Norris ‘18 that moved the entire audience.

While the student performances and speeches were beautiful salutes to Dr. King, the big-ticket item for the convocation was a keynote address by the nationally renowned author, feminist, and anti-racism advocate, Dr. Peggy McIntosh, who is highly acclaimed for her writing, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.”

To begin, Dr. McIntosh described how she came to the realization that she used to be an oppressive white woman. She explained that, her male colleagues, who were, she considered, “nice men,” were also unintentionally offensive towards women, as they criticized a mandatory curriculum that included work from women. She was forced to answer the

question: “Are these nice men or are they oppressive?” Society taught men, Dr. McIntosh stated, that they have the knowledge, they are the knowers, so, through no fault of their own their actions and words were often reflective of this false reality that men equated to power and knowledge and women did not (or male privilege).

Soon after that, Dr. McIntosh understood that the same was true for herself and her whiteness; she understood that she was a nice person, but was taught throughout her life that white people have knowledge and white people were knowers, making many of her thoughts, words, and actions reflective of this false reality that white people equated to power and knowledge and people of color did not (white privilege) and she was an oppressive white woman.

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Molly McGuane ‘17NEWS & FEATURES EDITOR

A popular night-life spot for Le Moyne College and Syracuse University students located at the corner of Clinton St. and W. Fayette St. has taken steps to reinvent its identity this winter while students were away on break. Clinton Street Pub will now operate as a sports bar and operate be serving more than just beer and free popcorn.

Along with the regular full-service bar, the pub will also have a menu including all the dishes of a sports-style restaurant, including chili cheese fries, buffalo chicken wing dip, and pulled pork sandwiches. Restaurant patrons will no longer find a pool table in the space, but new flat screen televisions equipped with NFL, MLB and NCAA sports packages, along with high top tables and a new orange and blue color scheme.

Sal’s Birdland, a chicken wing joint out of Rochester known for its speciality wings and sauces will be pairing with Clinton Street to sell their wings along with other food items on the menu.

Clinton Street will also now be open for longer, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday and from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

Up until recently, Clinton Street Pub was known as a spot for patrons to come and dance the night away on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. The new renovations could be seen as a way to move away from the college bar reputation with several underage customers. New managers have also been hired at the restaurant, so those using fake ID’s to get in can expect to be turned away.

For underage college students, the news of renovations could be a let down, but for those who are looking to have a relaxing night with friends while watching an SU basketball game on TV, the new identity for Clinton Street is exciting. While the surrounding streets are lined with several different bars, very few in the armory square area have branded themselves as sports’ bars.

“I love it because it’s creating a safe environment for people who want to go in there and have a great time with friends,” said senior Erica Geremia.

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Allison Dolzonek ‘16OPINION EDITOR

Black History Month Opinion,, 8

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Clinton Street Pub moves away from the College Bar Identity

In this country, where certain people are forced to create national holidays for their race because society chooses not to recognize them in the manner they deserve, I choose to celebrate our black and our history everyday. It doesn’t matter that there are those who still do not properly acknowledge our greatness, and maybe never will, because we know it’s there. It’s laced through our loud voices that refuse to be suppressed and our bones built to withstand the struggle. It’s everywhere, not just during February.

Ask me why I’m proud to be black?To be the dreams of my ancestors

imagined and realized. To feel them, as I

empty my lungs, breathing through me. As their ashes settle deeper into the rich dark soil of the earth—the color of me, of we—from which life grows and expands, I walk silently on the sidewalk to my morning class: colored, proud, free.

Yet, at the same time, I don’t walk. I stride. My head lifted by an imaginary string, pulled by a power beyond me; my smile unwavering and happy; my attitude satisfied and certain. Some may look at me and mistake my air for arrogance or cockiness, but how can I be any other way when it feels oh so good to wear this black on my skin?

Black is power. It traveled the world, chained to boats

and starved to bones. It plowed the fields, beneath burning rays and blinding

night. It stood withering under cracking leather and rope, absorbing each hit into the thickness of its skin. It read in secret, consuming knowledge between the cracks of night. It ran through forests chased by rage and hate. It lived in decaying ghettos and existed in its designated spaces and looked on as whiter things prospered from its pain.

Black is powerful. It refused to give its seat so the white

man could take even more than he already had. It marched on Washington for jobs and freedom. It took the bullets from cold guns and too quick triggers. It beats through our ears, telling the rest of our bodies to sway along. It manifested into unearthly speed. It sauntered into the white house, twice.

Black. How good it feels to be black. Now do you see?

Say it loud: I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUDAmari D. Pollard '17EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Top 10 British Invasion Bands

Seth Montpelier ‘18ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR

1.) The Beatles: Beatlemania didn’t happen for nothing. They weren’t an average boyband. Lennon and McCartney were touched, possessing the ability to write pop songs that were pretty and not sappy. Harrison was truly an innovator on the guitar, finding the strange notes to use rather than the obvious ones. He also never overstayed his welcome, with solos short and concise, making every second count. How four men could transform several times between 1962 and 1965 is amazing. Moving from pop classics like “Please Please Me” to mature songs like “In My Life” and “Nowhere Man” in such little time is evidence enough as to why they resonate five decades later.

2.) The Rolling Stones:

Always showing off a hard edge, the Stones kept the blues alive and well in their early days. Jagger and Richards always knew how to make a tune that was rough around the edges without succumbing to cheap shock-value. The Beatles were masters of gorgeous love songs, but the Stones were the masters of fury and disgust. “Satisfaction,” “The Last Time,” “19th Nervous Breakdown,” and “Play With Fire” all show these boys, some of the top musicians of their day, in gleeful rage.

3.) The Kinks: Before Ray Davies started reflecting on the beauty and futility of English culture, The Kinks were pioneers of hard rock. “You Really Got Me” was the testament of four wild men. However, it wasn’t long before they began letting Indian influences into their songs, as in “See My Friends.” Their

best Invasion period track, “A Well-Respected Man,” showed off Ray’s wit, an attack on the upper classes and a preview of the satirical nature of their future songs.

4.) The Who: Townshend, Daltrey, Moon, and Entwistle were only in the British Invasion era for its last year (1965), but they stuck out immediately. One didn’t need to see them live to feel their energy. “My Generation” and “I Can’t Explain” created the dawn of a new direction in rock (even if The Kinks probably deserve more credit for the sound than they receive). “The Kids Are Alright” was clearly influenced by The Beatles, but included that energy the was purely that of The Who. Few bands, to this day, put such vigor into their work. Everyone was pulling their weight.

5.) The Zombies: Led by Rod Argent’s glorious keyboard and Colin Blunstone’s pristine vocals, the Zombies still seem an oddity in the British Invasion canon. There weren’t really any other bands that based

their songs off of keyboard riffs. “Tell Her No” and “Is This The Dream?” showed off a Motown vibe by a band that was all about

capturing a cool atmosphere. Sadly, they were quickly forgotten after the height of the Invasion.

6.) The Yardbirds: Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton were leading this group, one that gave garage rock a perfect start, before they became household names. Working off of the blues the Stones loved, the Yardbirds combined it with a raucous, experimental feel. “Heart Full of Soul,” “Shapes of Things,” and particularly “For Your Love” stood out because they had a raw intensity that no one else was really trying at the time.

7.) The Animals: Eric Burdon has one of the most soulful voices of all-time and it was the glue that kept the Animals together. They were also one of the most socially conscious acts across the pond. Whether it was their take on “House of the Rising Sun,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” or “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” The Animals spoke for the working class with no apologies.

8.) Herman’s Hermits: Another band that prided

themselves in light pop songs, Peter Noone led Herman’s Hermits. “I’m Henry The Eighth,” “There’s A Kind of Hush,” and “I’m Into Something Good” have staying power because they don’t take themselves too seriously. The arrangements are lovely, but their best track is the stripped down “Listen People,” based on a descending chord progression, that is utterly beautiful.

9.) The Hollies: Before Graham Nash teamed with David Crosby and Stephen Stills, he took part in a group that became big on covers and light pop songs. The result was one of the most accessible bands in their time. Being able to churn out hits like “I’m Alive” and “Look Out Any Window,” the Hollies would hit their peak just after the British Invasion, but still earned their names among the greats.

10.) Dave Clark 5: “Glad All Over,” “Because,” and “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” are among the best songs of their time because they showed off an ease. Some of the best songs are based on sadness and anger, but there is something appealing about the Dave Clark 5’s ability to create breezy tunes that didn’t carry much weight. There’s nothing wrong with carefree pop ditties. They make the heavier things easier to appreciate.

Mortality Sucks Ken D’Angelo ‘71STAFF WRITER

Glenn Frey passed away last week. He was sixty seven years alive. I refuse to say he was “old.” He, along with Don Henley, were the founders and driving force behind one of the greatest bands to ever launch music and lyrics to the highest plane of excellence. They called themselves “The Eagles” an appropriate name considering the heights to which their melodies and verses soared. When I heard of his passing I got on Youtube and listened to their music for about two hours. I sat back and listened as they advised me to “Take it Easy” with a “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and to watch a “Tequila Sunrise” and gaze into her “Lying Eyes” and become a “Desperado” who’ll “Take It to the Limit One More Time.” Then I wept. My grief was not from any personal affection for Glenn Frey. It was for the harsh realization of my own mortality. I will be sixty seven years alive in a couple of months, same as Glenn. I have, of late, messages from my body that are to say the least, alarming. These whisperings speak of chronic annoyances that can spiral out of control and make a mockery of future plans. I am beginning to understand a saying I heard as a little kid from my great uncle Luigi; “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” That being the case I have resolved that from now on I’m only going to do things that I find fun or personally gratifying. I will accept the fact that nothing can stop me from getting older, but nothing can make me grow up! I have come to this epiphany rather late. Some of you are in the glorious spring of youth, some are like me, reveling in the bright colors of autumnal experience. To all of you I beg, take an inventory of your life. Prune anyone and anything that does not fall into the fun or gratifying category. This may cause tears. Use them to water what remains and help that which brings joy to bloom.

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Marvel’s Jessica JonesGabrielle Zumpano ‘16

STAFF WRITER

For those who have read my column before, you know that I am a big fan of DC Comics and that I do not really support anything Marvel, so this next review is gonna shock the masses. One of the most captivating shows that I watched this break was Marvel’s Jessica Jones. The show is in the same universe as the Avengers, which is important to note especially when “alien attacks” are brought up several times throughout the show.

Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter, mysteriously gained super strength and the ability to

“fly”—but for now it is mostly a heightened jump—as a teenager when she was involved in a car accident. Living in constant fear that everyone she loves will get hurt, she alienates herself in Hell’s Kitchen with a bottle of whiskey, or bourbon, or scotch—it all depends on the day.

The show’s main villain is Kilgrave, played by former Doctor Who, David Tennant. Kilgrave has the power of mind control, which will leave you on edge throughout the whole first season because you cannot trust anyone. Since you can’t trust anyone, you might as well not get too attached to any characters either, because most of them will die or are being controlled by Killgrave. Sorry, no one is safe in this show. Also, fair warning: for the most part they all die in very gruesome and gory ways,

so just keep that in mind. There were times when I literally could not look at the screen because the show was getting

way too intense.Jessica Jones has one season of 13

episodes and they all run about 50 minutes each. The first episode is going to pull you in, the ending is so well done and does a really good job setting up the entire first season. The show also ends with enough resolution that you’re satisfied, but at the same time, leaves enough new stuff for the next season. The first six episodes do a lot of setting up for the show and the last seven are so intense that you will not remember when one ends and the next begins. This can easily be finished in one weekend, and you will want to clear your whole schedule for enjoying everything Jessica Jones has to offer.

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Abigail Adams ‘16EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The RIHturn of Rihanna

“Feel like a brand new person, I don’t care I’m in love,” are the honest words sung out of Rihanna’s mouth on her song, “Same Ol’ Mistakes,” off her latest album Anti. A slower tempo seems to take over this album, a complete 180o from 2012’s Unapologetic. Perhaps Rihanna decided to go against everything she has ever done before. Anti sounds like a passion project close to her heart.

Songs like “Consideration” and “Same Old Mistakes” take on a reggae vibe, something we haven’t heard from the singer since her “good girl island days.” Every track sounds different from the next, taking on unexpected musical elements that somehow make you love each song in a strange way.

2015 gave us a glimpse into what we thought was the “new” Rihanna, with “B*tch Better Have My Money,” but boy, were we dead wrong…. “Money” isn’t even on the tracklist for Anti, and couldn’t be further from it. Maybe it was a trick to get more hype for this album? TELL US RIH RIH.

Lead single, “Work” featuring Drake, could easily be “What’s My Name? Part 2,” but it takes on a harsher vibe. Rihanna throws annunciation out the window and repetitively sings what sounds like “wor wor wor,” which I guess the new “work” without the k. I get it though, she’s cool, it doesn’t matter.

The bass is infectious, and Rihanna dabbles in her usual R&B island beats. There’s also a rumor that the music

video was filmed a couple weeks ago in California, so be on the lookout for that to pop up on the internet any day now.

Rihanna always manages to keep her bada** reputation while still dipping her music in the pop candy bowl. I can already hear “Work” bleeding through my car speakers on my way to work. Not to mention at every house party.

Anti could easily be Rihanna’s most emotional album to date, not to mention, most experimental. We hear classical elements on “Higher” where Rihanna reminds fans of her insanely glorious voice that we almost forgot she had. “Close To You” is a piano ballad, similar to her hit single “Stay.” “To You” feels more intimate and pretty as Rihanna sings, “But I'm in love, can't blame me for checking, I look in your direction, hoping that the message goes.” Other songs feel very new. “Woo” takes musical cues from Travis Scott (Rihanna’s rumored beau) who is also featured on the background vocals. A harsh beat and electric guitar make you feel like Rihanna’s yelling at you in the coolest way.

This album felt like a big shock to most people, some fans were disappointed, others rejoiced. Either way, give Anti a good long listen, from start to finish. The high quality musical production will soak into your bloodstream and you’ll remember why you’re a Rihanna fan in the first place. She is far beyond the Top 40 baby girl who sang “Pon De Replay” 11 years ago.

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How February turned into Black History Month

Amari D. Pollard ‘17EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.” [Dr. Carter G. Woodson]

Imagine you’re sitting in history class and your teacher tells you to open up your history textbook. As you flip through the pages you notice none of the people referenced look like you. You begin to feel as though history has been recorded and taught without the recognition of your presence. That frustration has been echoed by many before you, it’s the same frustration that fueled Carter G. Woodson to build the foundation for Black History Month.

Woodson was the son of two former slaves, spending most of his childhood working in coal mines and quarries. During his college years, while earning his master’s from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. from Harvard, both in history, Woodson was unsettled by the way historians taught their students about the nation’s past. African-Americans seemed to be left out of the conversation, as if they had no hand in shaping America’s history. So

he took it upon himself to write his people, Black Americans, into America’s history.

In September of 1915 Woodson partnered with notable minister Jesse E. Moorland to found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History [today known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH]. This organization was dedicated to the promotion of black history and black accomplishments. Along with creating ASALH, Woodson launched the group’s greatly admired publication, the Journal of Negro History.

In 1926 the group launched a national “Negro History Week,” landing on the second week of February between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass [Feb. 14] and Abraham Lincoln [Feb. 12], two key figures in African-American history. Schools and communities nationwide coordinated with ASALH to organize local events and form black history clubs.

Woodson firmly believed that "the achievements of the Negro properly set forth will crown him as a factor in early human progress and a maker of modern civilization."

Decades later, during the Civil Rights Movement, more communities started to embrace Negro History Week and bring awareness to the black struggle and identity. By the 1960s the week had evolved into Black History Month on college campuses across the country. Several mayors had recognized the month-long celebration before President Gerald Ford officially declared February Black History Month in 1976.

Since the 1970s presidents have designated certain themes for each year. This year’s theme for Black History Month 2016 is “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.”

*All facts presented in this article were found on history.com, time.com, and cnn.com.

Making Madrid Mine

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Rachel Chea ‘17STAFF WRITER

Were you ever one of those people who wished they had a time machine, so they could go back in time and re-live certain moments? From what I can remember, I wasn’t. These first few weeks of my study abroad journey, however, have taken me back and reminded me a lot of what it felt like to be a freshman.

As you move up the “ranks” in college, especially in the beginning of sophomore year, you start to feel relief, comfort and at ease knowing that your awkward first year of college is behind you. You think you will never have to experience those feelings again, right? Wrong.

While a mild form of these feelings may arise your first day in a new job, it’s not until you study abroad that you truly relive those “freshman year moments.” Just like freshman year, you are exposed to a completely new environment, a new campus to get used to, new faces, a new school and new classes.

My first day of orientation here in Madrid, I exhibited the typical “stick with your roommate” behavior. That is, until later that day when I started warming up and introducing myself to other people. During the first part of orientation however, I felt as if I was taken back in time to August of 2013, when I first entered Le Moyne.

I mean this in the most literal way, as SLU Madrid [St. Louis University Madrid Campus] is another Jesuit Institution. I got the same spiel that Le Moyne gives new students. The content was a bit different, as we’re in a different country, but the same values, campus life and standards were presented.

During your first year or even your first semester in college, it takes time to find your rhythm in this new environment you’re suddenly faced with. Even to this day I’m still stumbling around, trying to figure out what life is in this new city and how to balance everything.

Freshman year is a time of meeting new people, making new friends and building those relationships that you hope will last forever. Same concept applies while you study abroad, especially if you’re like me, and you come not knowing anyone else.

While my social skills have improved immensely over the past three years, I still found it difficult and a little uncomfortable to approach people and make new friends. Shocking, I know, but true. It reminded me so much of when I was a timid freshman, unsure of the correct way to make friends, especially with people who already knew each other.

I may be in my junior year of college, but these first few weeks of studying abroad have really made me feel as if I was a freshman again: unsure, timid, and a bit scared. But it can only go up from here...right?!

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Dr. McIntosh went on to then describe ways in which white people have privileges in today’s society, the biggest being the “privilege of seeming normal,” meaning that curricular materials, pop culture, and media will always testify to the existence of the white race. While white privilege may be no fault of our own, Dr. McIntosh claimed, it is still our responsibility to acknowledge the benefits and societal advantages we receive due to the color of our skin, and then work endlessly as an ally to erase such privileges.

The convocation was extremely important for the college, said Mr. Williams: “The MLK convocation is important because Dr. King did so much for equal rights and social

justice. As a Jesuit institution, social justice is at the heart of the work we do,” said Williams on the importance of the event on a college campus. “Having Dr. McIntosh as our speaker was great for our community. Not only have many faculty members used her work, but students are familiar with her works as well.”

Williams reiterated the purpose of the event as one that is meant to bring awareness to our campus of injustices that still exist today.

“Having an ally speak like Dr. McIntosh helps our community see that this issue involves everyone and not just black people or people of color,” said Williams. “Although non-individuals of color may not have the same history as people of color, they can still share in the work to help correct the

issue.”Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,

Jr.’s message was one of love, humanity, and justice and equality. While the country takes a day every year to honor this man, we, as a society, have hardly come close to accomplishing his visions. Le Moyne offers such events as the MLK Convocation in order to offer education and perspective into today’s society, to keep students aware and involved and ready to fight for the goals and ideals Dr. King preached over fifty years ago.

Everyone who has ever been in a relationship has asked their significant other the same question: “What are we doing?” This is mostly known as having “The Talk.” There is always one person in the relationship that forces it and one that dreads it. Let us take a moment to ask ourselves why we need that title. Why is calling someone your boyfriend or girlfriend so important? Is there some sense of security that comes with giving someone that title, or getting it yourself? But giving someone the title of boyfriend or girlfriend doesn’t solidify anything, really. It doesn’t mean he/she is yours and that he/she will never leave.

Let us take this a step even further. Not to sound like an Adele song, but, it is a well-known fact that people break up all the time. People in relationships cheat all the time. People who have that title under their belt leave

and at times there isn’t even any notice. So why force something that at the end of the day is just a word? It’s as if we look at those titles and think of them as insurance policies. But nothing can fully protect you from a potentially broken heart just because of a title.

At the end of the day, this title is just that, a title, a word. There is no way to really tell that a person won’t leave or break your heart. Actions speak louder than words. The only way a person can tell if someone will stick around is them actually sticking around. Take it one day at a time, and don’t force something that the other person isn’t ready for. This is a sure way to make a relationship last. Making it “Facebook official” isn’t a guarantee that you will be the next Ross and Rachel. Time truly tells if a relationship will last, not social media or titles.

To title or not to title? Samantha McCormick ‘19

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NOT NEWSWORTHY NEWS: Girl listens to tone deaf

friends sing wrong lyrics for

entire car ride Adrianna Pizzola ‘16

STAFF WRITER

Syracuse, NY– Barely making it out alive, Joelle Young managed to survive a two hour and 11 minute car ride in which her unremitting, tone deaf friends sang along to the car’s music. According to Young, not only did her friends not know how to carry a tune, but they also didn’t know the lyrics to most of the songs.

“I tried changing the genre to country, didn’t work. Tried changing it to the instrumental soundtrack from The Lord of the Rings, didn’t work,” said Young. “No matter what I played they managed to find a way to ruin it.” Young says she even tried turning off the

music completely but that was even worse because her friends would then try singing acapella a la Pitch Perfect.

Asking her friends to stop singing altogether was not even an option to Young. “I knew if I said something they would all get pissy and be passive aggressive to me all weekend and I wasn’t about to deal with that sh*t,” said Young.

Luckily for Young, the ride home on Jan. 31 was much quieter because everyone was too hungover to move or sing.

NOT NEWSWORTHY NEWS: Senior sick and tired of

family asking what her

plans are after graduationAdrianna Pizzola ‘16

STAFF WRITER

Syracuse, NY– Le Moyne senior Michaella Jones was reportedly asked over 40 times during the winter break what her plans are after graduation by family members. Most of the questions were asked during Jones’ family Christmas party on Dec. 25. “My Aunt Linda asked me at least four times that night within a span of three hours,” said Jones.

Jones is dual majoring in Philosophy and Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and has three minors in Creative Writing, Spanish, and Gender and Women’s studies. “My plan is to apply to jobs in the area. That’s all I

know,” said Jones. The constant stream of

questions from her family about her personal life is like an order of bottomless fries at Red Robin, they just keep on coming. “I see these people twice a year, they can’t spell my name correctly but all of a sudden my future is everyone’s number one concern?” said Jones. “All I wanted was to enjoy my christmas cookies in some god d**n peace and quiet without the bulls**t small talk.”

Michaella was later found on Jan.14 pouting alone as her relatives flocked to her 18-year-old sister Janice with new intrigues on where Janice was deciding to attend university.

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“It has been known for the bar that lets in underage people and I’m glad they have cracked down on that. The inside looks beautiful and who wouldn’t love a great sports bar where they can enjoy food.”

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Coming from Manhattan, the transition to Le Moyne was scary, but exciting! I was in a completely new environment, alone, separated from my family and hometown friends, and I had to learn how to become an “adult." I entered Le Moyne as a Pre-Med Biology student with a minor in education, but after two years I completely changed career paths. Now I am a Communication major with a minor in Spanish. My time at Le Moyne has been nothing short of amazing. Coming from a big city, it was great to come to a completely polar environment that I would typically not visit. I have met incredible people who today I can't imagine my life without. I have met teachers and staff members who have now become family, and I have made unforgettable memories along the way all because I decided to become a Dolphin. Now, as a senior, it’s sad to see my last semester already flashing before my eyes, but I cannot wait to see what the future holds. As of now, I want to work in a PR agency or somewhere in the media/entertainment industry as a publicist. But, until then I’m enjoying every last minute as a Dolphin!

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Stan Buczek Discusses Le Moyne Basketball’s Current Form

Liam Roohan ‘17STAFF WRITER

As the men's basketball season comes to a close, I had the chance to sit down with Stan Buczek, a junior forward from Port Jervis, New York. Buczek has started all but two games this year in Northeast-10 Conference play and has played a prominent role in both his freshman and sophomore years as well. This season he's averaging close to 10 points and five rebounds per game, and ranks third in field goal percentages in the conference.

Liam Roohan: As an upperclassman, what changes do you notice as you transition into a leadership role?

Stan Buczek: I notice that I have to take more pressure off the freshman and let them ease into their respective roles. Helping them in any way to make their transitions easier from high school to college is important. It's also important to make sure the team is taking the necessary steps to be successful on and off the court, even if it is not the “popular” option. We must do what's best for the squad.

LR: Currently, it seems the team is in a run of bad form, what would you say

needs to be done in order to finish out the season on a strong note?

SB: The season hasn’t gone nearly as well as we expected it to. We have lost a handful of tough games we should have won. We have had a problem finishing ball games. But in order to finish games, we are going to need to continue to talk on defense like we have been lately. That was a problem we had during our five- game skid. We also need to make shots, we are not shooting the ball well as of late and that is usually hurting us in the second half when we are tired and don’t have our legs.

LR: Seeing as this is Beilein's first season as head coach, what have you and the team noticed in his approach to practices and games?

SB: I think we have all noticed the “grind” mentality that coach B has. He is always looking for the team to get better and outwork our opponents. As a player you can see how much time he spends watching film on basketball in general because his basketball IQ is off the charts for a coach.

LR: After a tough loss against a good Franklin Pierce team, what is your

Is the Pro Bowl the Worst All-Star

Game?Corey Llewellyn ‘16

STAFF WRITER

The National Football League Pro Bowl has approached rather quickly. Every year it draws near and it seems more and more insignificant. Compared to the all-star games in sports like baseball and basketball, the Pro Bowl is not exactly the most thrilling. Personally, the Pro Bowl serves the purpose of reminding me that the Super Bowl is seven days later. Though I may be the only one who feels that the Pro Bowl is unnecessary, I find All Star games in other sports more exciting.

In the case of the NFL Pro Bowl, it can’t really be called an All-Star game. The Pro Bowl is meant to showcase the talent of the NFL’s best and brightest, however, seeing eleven guys in helmets do the same exact things they’ve been doing all season doesn’t seem as fascinating.

The Pro Bowl is an exhibition game where not everyone can partake. Certain stars are unable to participate in the festivities because they’re off to a much bigger and more acknowledged event, the Super Bowl. In a sense, if you’ve made it to the Pro Bowl, you’ve lost the real prize. It’s a consolation game for all those who couldn’t make it to the one that really matters.

The All-Star events in the NBA cover an entire weekend and feature such staples like the Slam Dunk Contest and the Three-Point Shootout. With this All Star game you are guaranteed to see the best in the association come out and play what is typically called the greatest pick-up game on television. You

can expect the players to put on a show with dazzling passes, deep shots, and, because of the lack of defense, ferocious dunks. The placement of this event in the NBA schedule makes perfect sense as it is halfway through the season and allows for the players to rest up and enjoy the weekend with family and other celebrities alike. The creativity that is on display during this weekend is what real basketball fans love to see.

The MLB All-Star weekend is also a highly anticipated time for the fans of baseball. The Home Run Derby is electrifying as you see the MLB’s biggest sluggers do their best to rip home runs over the wall with a limited amount of pitches. This weekend also includes the celebrity softball game that has featured names like Nelly, Kevin James and Snoop Dogg. This event is also placed in the middle of the season and even takes the idea of a casual pick-up game a step further as the winning team gets home field advantage throughout the playoffs. While not everyone is a fan of something as coveted as home field advantage being decided by a pick-up game, it still is fun to watch as your favorite players take the field and try to stump the best that the opposing league has to offer.

Overall, the Pro Bowl is more for the athletes than the fans. Fans want to see the most popular players of the season and because of the timing of the game and selection of the players, this isn’t always doable. Maybe with new additions to the schedule or added events, the Pro Bowl would be much more exciting and wouldn’t be so hard to watch. Let’s hope next year’s event will be something worth waiting 17 weeks.

approach to the next game against St. Rose as you look to win the Upstate Challenge?

SB: Obviously this game against St. Rose is big because it’s part of the upstate challenge but also because if we win, it will give us a chance for better seeding in the NE-10 tournament. Our approach as a team will be no different than any other game, “Control what we can control,” which happens to be attitude and effort.

LR: You're shooting 57.4% from the floor this year, which ranks third in the NE-10 in field goal percentages. What changes have you made from last year to improve your game and how does it feel to have all your hard work pay off?

SB: I feel that this year I have more opportunities to score compared to last year which helps me get into a better rhythm during the game. I would say that I just look to take great shots. I have never been a person to be selfish or force a shot just because I want to score. I try and let the game come to me and play within the rhythm of the game. I would have to say I feel like some of the hard work is paying off, but I know I still have plenty of things to work on.

LR: As the season comes to a close, what will you take away from your junior year and what will you be looking forward to for your senior year?

SB: The biggest take-away from this

year is how bad losing hurts, especially when it takes place so often. I have never been apart of a losing culture and I am not going to let it start now. With next year being my senior year, it just motivates me to work harder than ever to make sure this never happens again.

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Mets GM Makes Moves

Will Giambertone ‘16STAFF WRITER

The New York Mets agreed to a three year, $75 million deal to bring back Yoenis Cespedes.

This was the deal that fans had been clamoring for all off season and many didn't see it as a likely deal for the Mets. Yet here we are, with Cespedes spending another season in the heart of the Mets lineup and making the team a favorite to return to the World Series.

Sandy Alderson has been criticized constantly by Mets fans for his unwillingness to spend a lot of money on talent for the team, yet he has given the Mets almost every star on the roster. He was the GM that orchestrated the deal for Noah Syndergaard and Travis d'Arnaud. He drafted Matt Harvey. He traded Carlos Beltran for Zach Wheeler. He called up Jacob DeGrom instead of rushing up Noah Syndergaard. He signed Curtis Granderson to a deal that a lot of people were very weary of when it was initially announced. Last year, there could have been an argument about whether or not he was the team's MVP. Every move that Alderson has made has seemed to be the right one.

Did I mention that he kept Lucas Duda over Ike Davis? Ask Pittsburgh Pirates or Oakland Athletics fans who they wish the Mets had gotten rid of...

Signing and trading for some nice complementary pieces in Neil Walker, Asdrubal Cabrera, Antonio Bastardo and Alejandro De Aza helped fill some small holes on the roster. It was always Cespedes though, that would determine how successful this offseason

would be,Cespedes is a player

who has the ability to make or break the Mets season. The rotation has already shown what it is capable of doing. The expectation is that the rotation will only get better this upcoming year.

The Mets lineup before the signing probably looked something like this:

Curtis Granderson, RFNeil Walker, 2BDavid Wright, 3BLucas Duda, 1BTravis d'Arnaud, CMichael Conforto, LFJuan Lagares, CFAsdrubal Cabrera, SSNow look at the lineup.GrandersonWalkerCespedesDudaWrightd'ArnaudConfortoCabreraIf Conforto can reach the

potential that he should have last season, having him in the seven hole could provide the Mets with a lineup that hasn't been this deep since the 2006 season.

Some might think that the amount of money that he will be receiving is too much. He will be making $27.5 million in the first year of the deal. He can opt out of the contract after the first year. This is a statement from Alderson saying that he is willing to pay someone who he truly believes can help this Mets team. He is one of the best general managers currently in baseball. He has singlehandedly built this Mets team during a time where the payroll had to be treated like a mid-level team because of the Bernie Madoff scandal.

This team will win a lot of games this year. This signing is one that could change the landscape of an entire division.

Pat Coultry ‘18STAFF WRITER

Junior transfer Tyquan Rolon is a six-foot-three guard from Syracuse, New York. Rolon attended Nottingham High School and was recruited by nearly every division three school in the area to play basketball. Rolon desired to play at a higher level and considered attending prep school. He eventually decided to choose Mohawk Valley Community College as his basketball home for the next two seasons. During what was a highly successful two-year stint at Mohawk Valley Community College, Rolon was named Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference Player of the Year as well as the New York Region Player of the Year. His goals for college are like anyone else’s, to graduate and earn a degree. He has even bigger goals for his basketball career at Le Moyne. Rolon’s basketball goals are to compete for and win a National Championship for the Dolphins. The Syracuse native also noted that he wants to be named Player of the Year and desires to join the 1,000 point club here at Le Moyne. He gives credit to his father and brother who motivate him to be the best he can be, both academically as well as athletically. Rolon appreciates the new atmosphere Le Moyne has to offer him and also enjoys being able to be close to

home and to his family, who are almost always in attendance. Being offered a scholarship to play basketball was like a dream to him and was a major factor in deciding where to use his final two years of basketball eligibility. With big expectations for his senior season, he looks forward to stepping back on the court and suiting up for Coach Beilein and the ‘Phins.

Sophomore transfer Daniel Kaigler is a six-foot-six forward from Syracuse, New York. Kaigler who attended Bishop Ludden High School and considered continuing both his education as well as basketball at Gannon University, Pfeiffer University, and SUNY Oswego. After considering his options, the Syracuse Native chose Gannon University in Pennsylvania to play basketball. Kaigler played his freshman year at Gannon and realized he had lost his enjoyment for the game and decided he needed a fresh start. The forward got in contact with former Le Moyne head coach Steve Evans and eventually decided that he would transfer back home to Syracuse to play for the Dolphins after just one season at Gannon. His goal while playing basketball at Le Moyne is to win at least one championship. Kaigler is motivated by his hate for

losing. It can be assured that after a loss Kaigler does not hold his head down, but he constantly thinks about what he could have done differently and what needs to be improved. This hate for losing is what drives him to get better at basketball every day. Kaigler loves the relationships he has developed with his teammates at Le Moyne and also enjoys being able to hold on to relationships he developed in Syracuse growing up. He is currently averaging eight points, five rebounds, and one block per game. Kaigler’s season high in points came against New Haven when he scored 16 points and added 8 rebounds. Dan Kaigler is a name that will soon be known across the NE-10 Conference as he continues to grow and hone his basketball skills.

The third and final transfer student suiting up for Le Moyne College this season is sophomore Anthony Richards from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Richards, a five-foot-nine point guard, graduated from New Castle High School and considered West Liberty University, Seton Hill University and West Virginia Wesleyan College. When Anthony was deciding on a college choice, Coach Beilein was the head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan and recruited him to come play there. Richards was never able to suit up for

Coach Beilein because he left to become a player development coach for the Utah Jazz. After he played his freshman season at West Virginia Wesleyan, Coach Beilein accepted the head coaching position at Le Moyne and was initiated once again between Anthony and Beilein. He eventually decided to join Coach Beilein once again as he was attracted to his system. The guard’s goals are to win the NE-10 Conference and take a trip to the NCAA tournament. Richards, described as a hard worker and competitor says that he is motivated by the love to compete and better himself every day. Anthony likes his teammates and his coaches here at Le Moyne. Towards the beginning of the season, Anthony was only playing in limited minutes. As the season went on Richards began to log more and more minutes, even cracking the starting lineup. The sophomore transfer’s season high in points came against Caldwell University when he scored 15 points on five three pointers.

Expect these transfers to play big roles in Le Moyne Basketball this season. With games still to be played in conference and possibly in post-season tournaments, the transfers look to continue to make impacts.

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HE SAID SHE SAIDAllison Dolzonek '16

OPINION EDITORKen D'Angelo '71

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The lady is not for fighting

That is pretty much the definition of a combat soldier’s job: kill the enemy and live to fight another day and kill more of the enemy. It is also the basic reason that women have no place in combat. For the purpose of this essay the term combat will refer to ground based offensive actions taken against enemy forces, in other words, infantry and armor. I do not question that women can have heroic courage. I am not saying that women are not fiercely patriotic. I have seen women make incredible self-sacrifice for a cause in which they believe. I believe a woman should be taught to fight. From Boudicca of the Iceni and her doomed revolt against Rome to the Night Witches of the Soviet Air Force flying cloth and wood bi planes terrorizing Guderian’s troops in the cold Russian darkness, women throughout history have stood proud in their fights. The question has never been whether or not women can lead or ride or shoot or fly as well as and sometimes better than their male comrades. The question is whether on average women can, pound for pound, muscle for muscle, bone for bone meet the same standards as their average male counterpart.

Time after time the answer has been no, they can’t. This statement is not something I have formulated out of thin air. It is based on direct quotes from female officers in the Army and Marines. Here are a few of their comments and observations: “There is a big difference between being in a combat zone or in actual combat…being in a combat zone or on a convoy once in awhile exposed to an IED (improvised explosive device) is quite different than being in a sustained, direct action against the enemy... there’s no comparison so please stop making it.” “There is no way women can be accommodated in the combat arms without a number of negative consequences that really can’t be justified. There’s no trade off.” “Most women wouldn’t even qualify to be in the military if they didn’t have separate standards. Men and women are different, but those pushing women into combat don’t want to admit that truth.” This last statement is backed up by a study from Britain

that found that physiological differences put women at a disadvantage in strength based and aerobic fitness tests.

On average, men’s blood carries 10 to 12 percent more oxygen per liter than woman. Men’s rate of oxygen consumption is 40 to 60 percent more than women. The average fit man will have 50 percent more muscle mass and cary 10 percent less body fat than the average fit woman. Men on average have greater bone density than women. A concussive force that will just stun a man would knock out a woman. Studies in the Israeli Army (IDF) found that stress fractures were more frequent among women enlistees that in men by double digit percentages. The end result is that the females are not required to carry as much weight. That could mean that a female in an infantry unit would carry less ammunition which would either be transferred to the load carried by a male soldier or the unit would have less ammunition than they would if it were an all male unit.

Then there is the one thousand pound gorilla in the room that pretty well stops the following area of discussion in its tracks. Let me quote a female Marine officer. “Until women stop menstruating there will always be an uphill battle for staying level and strong at all times. No one wants to talk about the fact that in the days before a woman’s cycle she loses half her strength, to say nothing of the emotional ups and downs that affect judgement.”

Since I am convex and not concave I’ll take her word for it. If and when a woman can go on a four day patrol carrying 60 to 140 pounds of gear and keep pace with her male comrades then maybe I’ll reconsider my view.

I’m going to conclude with a last quote from Major Angela Scott in the army. “There should be one standard and whoever wants to attempt to meet this standard should be allowed. If they don’t meet the standard then that’s on them.” She gave this statement after she took the sixteen day Ranger Training Assessment Course. She dropped out after eight days but had the integrity to stick to her standards. God bless and

Women in combat

In late 2015, President Obama, The Pentagon, and Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that women would now be allowed to attain ground combat positions within the various branches of the U.S. Armed Services, essentially stating that any and all military positions open for men are also open for women. Of course, as with any political decision, there is applause and there is outcry.

Citizens in support of barring women from combat roles site all sorts of misinformed, stereotyped, and (slightly) misogynistic statistics and “science,” that range from, “Women are not strong enough,” and “It’s a slap in the face, telling us chicks can do our jobs,” all the way to, “And what about PMS and that time of the month? Do we just stock midol and carry that around with us? There’s n o t h i n g good about that.” (All of these are direct quotes from our s e r v i c e m e n , by the way, which you can find in the Survey of Special OP’s report: “Considerations for Integrating Women into Closed Occupations in the U.S. Special Operations Forces,” published by the National Defense Research Institute). If you find yourself agreeing with any of these sentiments expressed above, or if you find yourself enraged by the above comments, please just stay seated and cool, because I’m going to present a more rational view of allowing women in combat—one not based on skewed statistics and gendered, damaging assumptions and rhetoric.

A quick disclaimer before we begin: I have no military experience and I will not claim to, I am simply here to debunk misinformed statements regarding women.

So, we’ll start with probably the most scientific and grounded argument against allowing women in combat: they are statistically, biologically, and generally not as strong as men.

I have no argument against that, whatsoever. Generally, yes, men are stronger than women. But before you scream that women cannot physically handle the strains of combat, let’s talk about standards. Any person entering into a military field, whether it be combat or not, must first pass a series of physical fitness tests and standards. Defense Secretary Carter, on multiple occasions, made it very clear that these physical fitness standards would not be lowered for women enrolling in combat positions. So if a woman meets these standards (the same ones men are being held to) and is physically able to take on combat positions, why would we tell her no? I’ll let you know why: because we have these societally constructed views

of gender that paint women as weak and fragile, which is not only extremely incorrect, it is damaging to both the female and male populations. Restricting women from combat is plain and outright sexism and discrimination, because it is denying a woman a position and job, even though qualified, simply because she is a woman.

Now let’s move on to some of the more ludicrous claims—let’s tackle PMS and pregnancy. There are many concerns that women will be emotionally affected during their “times of the month,” or that they will “leave and abandon the team,” if they become pregnant. Well, let’s not forget that women have been serving in the military for quite some time, so statistics on just how much time women take off when they become pregnant have been calculated. You’ll be shocked to know that, on average, MEN actually take TWICE as much time off for drug, alcohol, and behavior rehabilitation than women do

for pregnancies (and you can find that factual information online from “Beyond the Band of Brotherhood: The US Military and the Myth that Women Can’t Fight,” by Megan MacKenzie). So if losing manpower and commitment “to the team,” is your real concern, let’s open up some investigations on the behavior of men in combat, instead of berating women for bearing a future human life (that is the product of both a man and a woman).

As for periods, I’m really quite over the conversation that PMS makes women mentally and physically irrational and unstable. It’s not factual whatsoever, so I don’t really want to dignify the claim with a response, but I will for all the skeptics in the room. Men and women both have hormones; the same lackadaisical assertions could be made against men, and how their hypermasculinity and testosterone make them prone

to heightened and uncontrol lable fits of rage and anger, but we as a society don’t have a problem slapping guns in their hands. Also, there are various medications and contraceptives women can take that ease the (little, if any) physical strains

of their periods. So, for the sake of your own intelligence, drop the PMS/pregnancy argument.

Lastly, I’ll address the sexual tension argument (I won’t even bring up how heteronormative these sexual tensions claims are). Again, women have been serving in the military for years now alongside men, and their loins have yet to catch fire. Also let’s start teaching men sexual control and restraint instead of demonizing and sexualizing our servicewomen.

So before you begin to assert that women should not be allowed to enroll in combat positions within our military, really ask yourself why, and ask yourself if your reasonings hold any water. Or are they based on outdated and misogynistic assumptions, stereotypes, and generalizations about women that are grounded in just about nothing?

"We have these societally constructed views of gender that paint women as weak and fragile, which is not only extremely incorrect, it is damaging to both the female and male populations."

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For those of you who don’t know Senator Bernie Sanders, he is a presidential candidate running for the Democratic Party nomination. In 2007, Sanders won his campaign for the US Senate, and was then re-elected in 2012. Sanders has done an astonishing amount of work in his political career and has been around long enough to know the real issues that threaten the country and the different approaches to fix them, and fix them right.

In 2015, after a boost from friends and family, Sanders announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Sanders claimed in an interview with MSNBC’s morning show, Morning Joe,

that one of the main reasons he launched his campaign was because Secretary Clinton is held back by Super PACs and the Wall Street billionaires that influence her every move. Sanders has made it extremely clear that he is completely against Super PACs and, as he calls them, the "billionaire class;" feeling that they can buy and sell politicians and elections.

Sanders is the only candidate, of either party, that is running solely on the money of individual contributions from grassroots donors. One of Senator Sanders’ biggest issues during this campaign has been the "too big to fail” banks that were a driving force before the Great Recession of 2008. As Senator Sanders, himself says, "If a bank is too big to fail, it is too big to exist." It is Sanders' view that it is time for Wall

Street billionaires to bail out the working middle class, not the other way around.

So how much does Bernie Sanders differ from the other candidates in the race?

The answer most people will tell you, if you ask is, “Because he is a Democratic Socialist.” While that is true, most people don’t know what that means. Many ignorant people will answer and compare it to the Soviet Union in the 20th century but that is simply false. Bernie defines the term Democratic Socialism as anyone who believes working 40 plus hours per week should not be living in poverty. In a less narrow stance, he aims to focus on protecting the lower and middle classes. Obviously there is more to it in Bernie’s plans, like health care as a right of citizenship to the American people or even free or low cost public college and

universities for young adults. Many people don’t see how many young adults discontinue their education for the simple fact that their families cannot afford it.

Another stark contrast between Senator Sanders and Secretary Clinton is their positions on LGBT rights. Senator Sanders has been fighting for equal rights for our gay, lesbian, and transgender brothers and sisters since he began his political career. And as recently as 2006, Secretary Clinton has said that she was opposed to marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples.

Now many people might say that all politicians talk out of their—you know what—and I would agree, but there are always exceptions... and Bernie is one of them. He always speaks his mind. This is a VERY big reason why so many

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people like him. And in this way, Sanders and Trump are alike, but in different ways. You see, Trump speaks his mind which is a thing I would highly recommend to any politician, but everything that comes out of Trump’s mouth is a load of garbage that either doesn’t make sense, doesn’t answer the question he was asked, or completely opposes something he said earlier in his campaign. Bernie has an honest demeanor that is exemplified through his speech. Don’t believe me? Well Bernie has been fighting for the same things he is right now as he did in the 1980’s, when he was the Mayor of Burlington.

Another thing that makes Sanders so appealing to young voters is that he has such an independent and free thinking mind, and doesn’t deny world issues such as climate change. In the most recent USA Today poll of millennial voters, Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton by over 20 points, including 19 points just with millennial women. The polls are suggesting that the millennial generation is rejecting a candidate who changes his/her view, almost daily, in order to get more votes.

Bernie has big plans for this country, and if we believe in the policies he wants to create, the United States will have a healthier economy than it has in a long time. I strongly urge you to educate yourself in the political world so that you can be an independent voter and not simply take for fact the things your friends or parents tell you. You are the voter and you now have a voice in the decision of who will run this country. Bernie Sanders is my candidate and I fully put my faith in him for the betterment of our country. So, who will you choose when election time comes around?

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the NO. 1 killer of women today. It is more deadly than all cancers combined. It accounts for one in three deaths per year for women, with one woman dying every second from complications of heart disease. In spite of this data, women lag behind in advocating for themselves regarding cardiac health.

Typical symptoms of a heart attack are chest/arm pain, nausea, shortness of breath and sweating. But women often suffer from a heart attack without the classic symptoms. Many women often report only shoulder, back or jaw pain. They may experience fatigue,

i n d i g e s t i o n or a sense of dread but no chest

pain at all. C o n s e q u e n t l y ,

they wait longer to be treated (the average delay for

women is 54 hours) or they may not seek medical care at all.

Cardiac care is more likely to be initiated when obvious signs of a heart attack occur. Immediate action can limit the extent of heart damage and significantly increases the chances of survival. Failure to treat even a mild heart attack can lead to more heart damage or death because the patient may not receive the medications and treatments that are necessary.

A long-term heart health awareness plan is imperative for everyone. The first step in promoting heart health is preventing heart disease by recognizing your cardiac risk factors. Major risk factors that

you have no control of are increasing age, male gender and heredity. But there are many ways to manage or modify your behaviors to increase heart health.

Don’t smoke! There are multiple chemicals in cigarettes that have a wide range of negative effects on the body. Nicotine, including E-cigs, causes lasting damage to the blood vessels.

Be aware of your “numbers.” An ideal blood pressure should be <120/80. Cholesterol levels should fall below 180mg/dL. Strive for a normal weight range, bearing in mind, that additional weight at the midline can add stress on the heart. Waist size goals are <35” for women, <40” men. A Fasting Blood Sugar goal of <100mg/dL is preferred.

Dietary choices are important. Limit processed food. When snacking, reach for foods like nuts, fruits and vegetables. Sugar intake should also be limited. Choose water

rather than soda or energy drinks, plain coffee rather than a latte. Studies suggest that one alcoholic beverage per day, especially red wine, can be beneficial. Include foods high in omega fatty acids like fish, avocado, and nuts as well as flavonoids like dark chocolate. Don’t forget the fiber! It is fine to have dietary treats as they certainly add joy to life. The goal is not deprivation. Moderation is the key!

Stress management is essential. Too much stress or chronic low level stress can damage the blood vessels. Treat yourself to a daily laugh.

Invest in good friendships and be socially engaged. Limit screen time! Express your emotions constructively, rather than bottling up your feelings. Identify calming behaviors like meditation, prayer or music. Find a dog or cat to pet! Plan your day allowing time for proper study/work time, exercise and get a good night’s sleep. A healthy, respectful sex

life can add to stress reduction as well.

And exercise again! The current recommendation is 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise at least five days per week. Choose an exercise program that is varied and interesting. Try to break a sweat when working out. Studies suggest that a combination of moderate and vigorous activity is most beneficial. Remember, any physical activity that makes you move burns calories. Even a good fast walk to class can help.

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Students would support RTOC in the following ways: ·

Assist with fundraising goal setting;·

Outline marketing plan;·

Pinpoint specific businesses to target;·

Communications to help us raise money. For example, we

need someone to put together a campaign and video on https://

www.gofundme.com/ and https://www.kickstarter.com/.

While the student may have some meetings to attend, it’s

expected that most of the work can be done remotely at a

place convenient for the student. The position will require the

student to work independently and to be a good writer.

With your help, RTOC will then raise $100,000 for the on-the-

job veterans training and construction rehab to fix the blighted

house.

All tenants will be Very Low Income (below 50% of area

median income) and must agree to continue to receive case

management assistance from one of our sister organizations to

help the family get back on their feet. The affordable housing

units (approx. $350/month) will be self-sustaining and not

need additional fundraising to keep the apartments operational.

The rental income RTOC receives per apartment will be enough

to keep the house in the black and fully operational year after

year after year.

If interested, email your resume to: adamjbushey@gmail.com.

More information can be found at: https://rtocsyracuse.

squarespace.com

In honor of Black History Month, please join the faculty, staff, and students of Le Moyne College for a talk with Richard Smith, Director of Liberty Partnership Programs entitled “History Makers of Tomorrow: Acknowledging the Efforts of Young Social Change Agents Post Civil Rights.”

In addition to his role as director of the Liberty Partnership Programs, Mr. Smith is a PhD candidate in the School of Social Welfare at the University at Albany. Following a traumatic childhood and a 10-year prison sentence, Richard would earn his GED in prison and matriculated in the Boston University Prison Education Program, earning his BA cum laude within a year of his release. He went on to complete a MA in Africana Studies from UAlbany before beginning his PhD work.

JUST FOR FUN 11THE DOLPHINTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD

THEME: SUPER BOWL

ACROSS1. October stones6. "The ____ bone's

connected to the back bone"9. Show appreciation13. Set to zero14. Down Under bird15. James Blunt's "____

Beautiful"16. Actor Owen17. Credit card rate18. Bone-chilling19. To begin with21. *NFL Comissioner23. Doh, re, mi, fa, ____,

la, ti, doh24. Beacon light25. Actors' group28. First name in jeans30. Russian grandmaster35. Heidi's shoe37. Bulgarian money39. Actress Watts40. Indian music41. 100 centimes43. *Teams have an

offensive and defensive one for the game

44. Frenchman's love46. Charlie "Bird"

Parker's sax47. Pop group "'N ____"48. *Like Super Bowl 50

50. Virginia Institute of Marine Science

52. Epitome of easiness53. Margarita fruit55. Throw one under it?57. *Expensive big game

purchase61. *Three-time Super

Bowl MVP65. Some are bright66. Chain letters68. Defier69. Mr. Ed's remark70. Young newt71. Do like phoenix72. Sunbathes73. High or low card74. "The Second

Coming" poet

DOWN1. Black and white

"killer"2. Fox coat, e.g.3. "Clueless" catch

phrase4. *Played this year at

____ Stadium5. End of "cholesterol"6. Asia's "____ of the

Moment"7. Rascal8. Rid of impurities9. Like most U.S.

campuses10. A siren's song, e.g.11. Seed cover12. Banana skin

15. Beefeater20. Elf perch22. Acorn producer24. Mollusks with two

shells hinged together25. Scrawny one26. Remember this

battle27. "Taras Bulba" author29. Wang or Bradley31. *Walter Payton

does it in "The Super Bowl Shuffle"

32. Tissue growth33. Yemeni neighbor34. *Given name of man

the trophy is named after36. Cheap trinket38. Not in favor42. Fast food option45. Dog stand staple49. Jodie Foster's '08

movie "____'s Island"51. *Game day54. Mythological

princess of Colchis56. Fixed look57. Not a word?58. One of #65 Across59. Bit attachment60. Links to a posted

photo61. First one on a ship62. Pavarotti's song63. Hitler's Eagle's ____64. Aphrodite's lover67. *Represented last

year by Seahawks

Pet of the Week:

BOB

Considering a new cat? What about Bob? Bob is a handsome black and white cat, weighing in at

a hearty 13 pounds! He was found as a stray, and he can’t wait to have a home of his own. Bob is very friendly and gentle, and he loves to be pet

and cuddled.

Come meet Bob at Wanderers’ Rest today!

Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association 7138 Sutherland Drive Canastota, NY 13032

www.wanderersrest.org www.facebook.com/wanderersrest

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CHEERS & JEERSTOM VAZQUEZ ’16

CHEERS & JEERS GUY

ADVERTISEMENTS 12 THE DOLPHINTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Honesty is important. So I’m going to be honest with all of you readers out there who expect to see articles in the paper every week: I completely forgot to write Cheers and Jeers this week. So like any good journalist I’ve decided to stand on the shoulders of two of my Cheers and Jeers predecessors and compile some of their funniest contributions. Did I leave out some funnier ones? Most likely. Does this week’s edition make any sense? Perhaps. Have I learned my lesson about procrastination? Not a chance.

Archived Champion Cheer to Amazon.com (Tyler Sperazza, 1.31.2013)

Need that $159.00, 12-page foreign language workbook by tomorrow, and only want to pay $2.99? Amazon. Need to find an obscure book that your professor has been using for the last twenty years and has been out of print for the last forty? Amazon. Need to find hot singles in your area? Craigslist. The point is that Amazon has everything short of Mant’i Teo’s girlfriend for sale on its site. I don’t understand how people can spend money at the campus bookstore on actual textbooks… Why would you ever want to pay that much money when there is such a cheaper alternative? Barnes and Noble is like the evil empire of bookstores, and Amazon is the tough, gritty rebel force that has begun to conquer the galaxy of written knowledge...

Honorable Jeer to Stick Figure Families (Tyler Sperazza, 9.6.2012)

I am not one who is inclined to road rage. That being said there is nothing that makes me want to sideswipe another vehicle so much as those damn stick figure window clings on the rear window of a soccer-mom-mobile. First issue, why do all the kids look the same!? Can their parents just not tell them apart? Second, what is their function? Do they notify emergency responders of his many people they should be attempting to save in the event of an accident? And dwell on this, what’s the proper waiting period before the awkward reality of peeling the puppy figure off the window once Fido kicks the bucket?

Jeer Runner-Up to the 2000’s (Drew Aquaviva, 4.19.2012)

I have a love-hate relationship with 2000’s-era Disney movies. On the one hand, movies like “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and the first “Pirates” movie became instant classics and are just as entertaining as the movies that defined my childhood. But somehow, they’re just not the same. It’s like switching milk brands: it’s the same 2% you know and love, but it’s just a little… unfamiliar. It’s hard to put your finger on it (giggity), but not being traditionally animated or being closely tied to my childhood prevents me from connecting with 2000’s movies. The one exception is “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.” That movie is traditionally animated and early enough in the 2000’s to be rightly associated with classic ‘90’s Disney. Beyond that, however, I consider 2000’s Disney to be the Dark Ages of the company. This godless period had the audacity to hire Larry the Cable Guy for a movie. Don’t even get me started on the Black Death known as the Lohan dynasty. Suffice to say, Disney should take this new decade as a chance to move in a new direction, but for the love of God, that new direction cannot be One Direction.

Archived Champion Jeer to The Housing Lottery (Drew Aquaviva, 5.3.2012)

Every February starts the same: half of campus is abuzz with stress about where they’re going to live next year. Plans are made and friendships are destroyed, both with such speed it would make Einstein dizzy. Every year, Residence Life (or whatever they call themselves now) says that they’ve revamped the process to make it less stressful: “There are TVs to watch along! We added days in between!” Great, so that way people have another 24 hours to mentally prepare for the inevitability of being a junior living in St. Mary’s? It doesn’t matter how many changes you make. The fact remains that you’re trying to organize a campus-wide game of musical chairs, except that instead of one chair, it’s an entire building of rooms that is absent. The sad reality is that changing the process to an entire “Hunger Games”-esque competition as described in our inaugural edition of The Landshark might be where we’re headed. I have hope that one day, there will be a housing process that doesn’t suck eggs, but then we’d have to deal with the horsemen and the reign of fire and the end of days, so it’s just better to plan ahead. And if it turns out that your plans don’t work then we proved last fall that the quad has lots of room for shacks.

Honorable Cheer to “SpongeBob SquarePants” (Drew Acquaviva, 10.11.2011)

I’m ready! …to start talking about this cheer. “SpongeBob” arrived pretty late to the ‘90s Nicktoon gang, having premiered in Summer 1999. However, it has become one of the most successful animated shows ever, outlasting even Nickelodeon’s ever-popular “Rugrats.” It should come as no surprise, because “SpongeBob” is awesome. That show helped me learn important things, like how all squirrels are from Texas and that squids are poor clarinetists. The show even has set itself up for timelessness by having jokes that appeal to both children and adults (or people like me, who grew up with the show and can re-watch old episodes and find new things about them to enjoy). For example, the entire Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy series is a reference to 1960s-era Batman, complete with the wonderful Ernest Borgnine voicing Mermaid Man. Parents can enjoy the parody while their children go put on a belt and set it to “W” for “Wumbo.” I’d go on, but I anything can’t do right since because pickles.

Cheer Runner-Up to Naps (Tyler Sperazza, 3.14.2013)

I wish I was taking one right now. As I write this week, I am reminded of how tired we all are. I look around at a room full of people, who already on a Tuesday are half-dead, caffeine addled and ready to fall over. I harken back to the days of Dablon, when there were naps to be had for everyone, not just the top 1%. We need to try to return to a time of equitable distribution of naptime, like Pre-K… such a happier time.