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SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY • BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

VOLUME 71, NUMBER 3 WWW.SUFFOLKJOURNAL.NET September 29, 2010

A closer look at the Class of 2014


Angela Bray it’s around everything I need hours on campus, one can’t for their first year of college. Suf-
pus. Between the remainder,
Journal Staff and there’s always something help but to notice the interna- folk includes 812 international 873 freshmen are studying in
to do,” said freshman Emily tional crowd standing diverse students from 98 countries. the College of Arts and Sciences
Think Suffolk’s population Whitlow of Danvers. She said through features, language Only 27 of this year’s fresh-(CAS), doubling the 417 in the
is huge? Think again. Appli- her favorite experience since and style. While the majority of men decided to pursue a Bach- Sawyer Business School (SBS).
cations are high and the stu- Given their chosen schools,
dent body is becoming more 12.6 percent of the class is cur-
diverse, but total enrollment rently undecided on a specific
is actually holding steady. area of concentration. Count-
Of the 9,036 applications ing those decided, the busi-
received for the incoming class ness major is popular among
of 2014, only 1,317 of those stu- 9.9 percent while 6.2 percent
dents were enrolled. Last year’s of freshmen have chosen man-
freshman class was slightly agement. The psychology ma-
smaller, totaling 1,254 students. jor follows up in popularity
The class of 2012 is the recent with 7.2 percent of the class.
largest with 1,572 and the class Throughout Suffolk’s Bea-
of 2011 has 1,326 students. con Hill and downtown Boston
Suffolk set a cap of 5,000 campus, students living in on-
full-time equivalent students campus housing are divided be-
on the Boston campus two tween three residence halls (one
years ago, according to Greg with a new expansion) and ad-
Gatlin, Director of Public Af- ditional hotel rooms in a nearby
fairs. So, the number of new Holiday Inn. Suffolk was solely
freshmen cannot put the total a commuter school until the first
Photo by Ethan Long
number of students over 5,000. dormitory at 150 Tremont Street
“I decided to come to Suf- arriving on campus was “get- the freshman class came from elor of Fine Arts degree at the opened in 1996. The residences
folk because I knew of its aca- ting to know so many different towns and cities all over the New England School of Art and at 10 Somerset Street opened in
demic reputation, and also be- people from around the world.” country, 167 students moved to Design (NESAD), almost two
cause of the city campus since By spending just a few Boston from a different country miles from Suffolk’s central cam- see Freshmen page 2

nside With new structure, SGA encourages student voting


ournal This year's ballot shows voting increase
the

Jeff Fish year, which called for nine Fraenkel, Veto Gallo, Shannon The class of 2012 can’t be com-

News Journal Staff senator-at-large positions in- Lazarovich, Brianna McGrath, pared, as this is the first year
stead of three. Four of them Mariah Nolan, and Nick Ryan. there has been an open seat,
"New organization intro- The polls are open and the were defined as diversity seats. There is one junior, Allen meaning there was no 2012 bal-
duces opportunity for young Student Government Associa- That bill was lost, so it Barrett, running for one seat. lot in the fall election last year.
professionals" pg. 3 tion (SGA) is urging students had to be rewritten, and an al- The sophomore and senior “More than likely, we’ll
to cast their votes for the 2010 ternative amendment was of- classes both have write-in candi- have all the seats filled

Opinion fall election that will fill nine


senate seats for the class of
fered allotting one diversity
seat. The SGA had a heated
dates for their open Senate seats.
Only two students, se-
this year,” said DiZoglio.
Students can vote online
"Dealing with the death pen-
2014 and any other empty seats. debate over the number of di- nior Eric Fernberg and junior today until 5 p.m. The SGA
alty" pg. 6
“With this year’s E-board versity seats before the latter Cate Connerty, are openly sent emails to all students link-
with new transparency and a amendment was decided on. running write-in campaigns. ing to their respective ballots.
Arts & new structure with the new “The 2010-2011 school The voter turnout appears

Entertainment senator-at-large positions, it is


vital that all levels of the stu-
year will be the first full year
that these positions will be
to be up from last year, accord-
ing to DiZoglio. The number
"Sticks, hippies, and the big dent government are filled,” filled,” said DiZoglio. “There of votes so far from the class
city" pg. 9 said SGA Vice President Nick are 45 seats in total, includ- of 2011 has doubled from last
DiZoglio, 2011, referring to the ing nine from each class and year, and the class of 2013 al-

Sports controversial new senator-at-


large positions created last year.
the nine at-large positions.”
There are ten freshmen
ready has roughly the same
number of voters as last year.
"Students partake in Smile The controversy came from running this year: Natalie So far, this year’s fresh-
Train triathlon" pg. 16 a bill that was passed at the Breen, Rachel Brown, Natalie man class has the same turnout
end of the 2008-2009 school Feinberg, Conor Finley, Sarah compared to that of last year.
PAGE 2 September 29, 2010

news Incan celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month


Rosa Mendoza a decorated goat skin drum
and a shaker made of dried
good and close to home”.
“I came here to share

BRIEFS
Journal Contributor
fruit seeds, called chachas. the culture and celebrate
Colorful attires, familiar “Express yourself, close the month of Hispanic
faces, dulce tunes and pastries your eyes, and pretend that heritage,” said Espinoza.
poured out of Donahue’s fourth no one is watching,” he said. Inka Wasa will re-
floor meeting room on Thurs- During the performanc- turn to Suffolk on March 1.
day when Inkas Wasa, an Inca es, he prompted the audience For those interested in immi-
music group, came to represent to participate by clapping gration issues, there will be
their culture as well as cele- and dancing. Karen Catrina, a screening of “Which Way

POLICE BLOTTER
brate Hispanic Heritage Month. a Peruvian student said the Home,” a documentary on im-
Sponsored by the Office performance by the Inkas migration through the eyes
of Diversity Services,   Inkas Wasa made her feel “pretty of children, on October 6.
Wasa, a band of three includ-
ing lead singer Sergio Espino-
za, guitarist Jaime Rodriguez,

Wednesday, September 22 and Miguel Duenas on vari-


ous traditional flutes, began
their performance with “San
8:10 p.m. Juanito”, an Equadorian tune.
Law School The musicians also played
“El Condor Pasa,” a Paul Simon
Report of a possible vandalism at 120 Tremont
song made of thirty different
St. Report filed. rhythms. Simon borrowed the
rhythms from the Peruvians and
7:34 p.m. these Peruvians took it back.
10 West Another number was an
Units 36, 44, and 52 responding to an odor of original of the band’s guitarist
called “Ama Suja,” which fo-
marijuana. Unit 36 assigned report.
cused on the three Inca laws,
“Ama suja,” never steal, “Ama
juja,” never lie, and “Ama quel-

Friday, September 24 la,” don’t be lazy. To introduce


the song Rodriguez taught the
audience the definition of the
6:45 a.m. lyrics and later divided them
Donahue into a choir consisting of males
Report of suspicious footprints in the Donahue and females singing harmony.
Between songs, Es-
Cafeteria. Report filed.
pinoza explained the origins
of what the band was playing
along with different names of
Saturday, September 25 all the flutes made of bamboo
shoots: Chile, Malta, Pastos
Photos courtesy of PAO
and the Toyas. Also used was
10:49 p.m.
10 Somerset
Report of a noise complaint at 10 Somerset
Street. Unit 22 and 78 responding. Report filed.
Incoming freshmen: considering the numbers
from Freshmen page 1 not live in the dormitories. House of Blues. “You just need
Monday, September 27 Freshman Laura Altenor, who about a week, then everyone
2003 and 10 West Street in commutes from Everett, thinks gets to know each other bet-
2008. The university, still largely differently. “I love the people, ter,” she said. “Since everyone
4:05 p.m. a commuter school, has students everyone’s cool,” she said. “So is new, we can all have a con-
Ridgeway Building traveling to class from their far, I’ve just been checking out versation about anything.”
Received a report of an elevator entrapment at hometowns by car and train as more things with campus life.” “At the end of the first
148 Cambridge St. Units 80, 31, Facilities and well as from their own apart- Jessenia Alvarez, also a week, more people knew
Delta Elevator responding. Report filed. ments around the greater Bos- freshman commuting from each other so it was fun to be
ton area. This semester, 962 of Everett, explained how no around everyone,” said Whit-
freshmen are living on campus. one knew anyone until the low, who lives on campus. “I
4:37 p.m.
With a spread of 15 build- Welcome Week events began. expected to enjoy my classes
NESAD ings and no closed campus, Welcome Week, designed for because I actually got to pick
Received a report of a medical assist at 75 Ar- many assume a nonexistent stu- the freshman class, provided them. I also knew I’d have to
lington St. Unit 7, and 36 responding. Report dent community and difficulty a week’s worth of activities in- do things for myself because
filed. meeting people for students, cluding a boat cruise, barbecue, I’d be living on my own.”
especially freshmen, who do movie night, and social at the
PAGE 3 September 29, 2010

New organization introduces opportunity for young professionals


Soleil Barros are all willing to help one an- shops, scholarships, student and business professionals.  rently the largest chapter in
Journal Contributor other in advancing,” said Betty functions, and career fairs in “ALPFA piqued my in- the United States with about
Lo, President of ALPFA Suf- the Boston area. While expand- terest in that it is a student 2,300 members. The program
The Association of Latino folk. “We are one big family ing Latino leadership in the organization  that is focused also reaches several other col-
Professionals in Finance and that looks out for one another.” global workforce, it builds rela- on career building and pro- leges in the Boston area includ-
Accounting (ALPFA) is a struc- By providing students with tionships between students, the fessionalism rather than be- ing Babson College, Brandeis
tured program introducing the opportunity to network surrounding community and ing academically oriented,” University, Bentley University,
students to corporate profes- with potential employers and its business partners. ALPFA said Fennie Lam, Secretary Harvard Extension School of
sionals in their field of interest.  professionals, ALPFA involves has provided members with of ALPHA Suffolk. “It brings Management, and Hult In-
Involved in the ALPFA ternational Business School.
Boston Chapter, Suffolk stu- The program also pro-
dents have the opportunity
to interact with mentors, pro- "ALPFA is open to anyone who vides a support system for
those involved. On Septem-
fessionals and other students
working in Finance and Ac- shares values promoting diversity in ber 16, Suffolk hosted a stu-
dent mixer in the Sawyer
counting. The nationwide
ALPFA program focuses to
the workplace; we are all willing to building for students from
the different colleges to meet.
encourage students to improve
their knowledge and develop
help one another in advancing." “I get really excited about
working with students, it is
an understanding of the field amazing to me the maturity
of Finance and Accounting. level and the drive of wanting
  The program is not lim- students to generate a higher networking opportunities they together students of diverse to be successful that the stu-
ited to Latino students. understanding of the field and otherwise would not have ac- backgrounds and business dents display,” said Lynette
All students are welcome. the changing trends in both cess to. The networking as- concentrations, allowing mem- Correa, vice president of ALP-
“ALPFA is open to anyone the job market and business. sistance leads to the develop- bers to broaden the perspec- FA Boston. I feed off of their
who shares values promoting The organization provides ment and forging of business tives of the business world.” positive energy and I am hum-
diversity in the workplace; we access to professional work- relationships between students ALPFA Boston is cur- bled by helping the student
members in their career paths.”

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PAGE 4 September 29, 2010

Residence halls conserve energy in national competition


Bianca Saunders presentation to the attending campus is competing against goal is to reduce energy con- ly responsible practices.”
Journal Contributor students and faculty members its own statistics. In October, sumption by 10 to 15 percent. Suffolk was introduced to
regarding the competition. The each residence hall’s baseline The presentation was fol- the competition several months
It’s time for Suffolk to take website he has created will energy consumption percent- lowed by a brainstorming pe- ago through an email received
place in the Campus Conser- keep track of statistics during age in kilowatt-hours will be riod hosted by Erica Mattison, by Mattison. “Given Suffolk’s
vation Nationals Competition, the three-week competition measured. It will then be com- Suffolk’s Campus Sustainabil- commitment to reducing en-
an energy consumption reduc- period beginning November pared to the new energy con- ity Coordinator and leader of ergy consumption in our fa-
tion competition for campus 1 and ending November 19. sumption percentage follow- the university’s involvement in cilities, it made perfect sense
residence halls. Last Wednes- He said they are not start- ing the three-week period. In the competition. Students and for us to sign up to participate
day, a meeting was held in ing something new, but rather addition to the national com- faculty discussed the different in the new Campus Conserva-
the Suffolk’s Munce Confer- “providing cohesion through a petition, Suffolk is also host- ways they could promote the tion Nationals competition,”
ence Room with Michael Mur- website to track competitors.” ing an internal competition in competition throughout the she said. “This fall, as part of
ray, CEO of Lucid Design. Murray explained that which Miller Hall, 150 Tremont campus and encourage stu- the competition, the Office of
Murray, who is hosting in the competition, although , and 10 West will be compet- dents in the residence halls to Residence Life, the Residence
the competition, gave a brief 40 schools are involved, each ing against each other. Suffolk’s do their part. The participants, Hall Association, the Suf-
which included Eco-Reps, folk University Sustainability
Eco-Ambassadors, Eco Club Committee, Eco-Ambassadors,
members, and other concerned Eco-Reps, and Suffolk Envi-
students, showed a great deal ronmental Club will be work-
of passion for the campaign. ing together to engage with
“I believe this will be an- residents and raise awareness
other step towards a more sus- about the importance and
tainable and efficient campus. ease of energy conservation”.
This competition will be an- The meeting concluded
other initiative to help create with a great deal of hope and
awareness while at the same excitement, with all parties in
time engaging the Suffolk com- agreement that if everyone does
munity,” said Julian Rivera, an their part, this could be a great
Eco-Ambassador. “Initiatives step forward to further cam-
like the Campus Conservation pus sustainability at Suffolk.
Nationals are tremendously “It’s not a matter of being a
beneficial to the Suffolk com- good person… it’s a matter of life
munity because they pro- or death,” said freshman Kath-
mote one of our fundamental erine Cain. “The earth is in a
Photo courtesy of Bianca Saunders
goals- fostering environmen- horrible state… we need to take
tally, socially, and financial- care of it, we only have one.”

Students exposed to the fashion industry through networking


FINET brings members and professionals together with shows and seminars
Chelsea Duquette ated Suffolk seniors. Those share some of their insider in- launched their lines, profes- put into play, such as a
Journal Contributor in charge are focused on de- formation with the students.” sional designers, professional spring show as well as a fash-
livering the best Boston and "As a group, we recently models, cosmetic artists, and ion show,” said Haynes. “In-
With a campus in such a all global fashion has to offer. attended Fashion Night Out in local magazine directors.” teresting works of art will
fashion-focused district, it is no “Big names in the indus- New York. We met with top de- In addition to associating be displayed; we’ve been
wonder the Fashion Industry try are lined up to give semi- signers Thom Brown and Nigo, with industry professionals, talking to some local de-
Network (FINET) is a grow- nars throughout the semester,” and also with fashionistas FINET is also working to get signers and body painters.”
ing, non-profit organization at said junior members of Members will be able to
Suffolk. This group of material- Frederick the organiza- showcase their own art in
minded students has set out to Akpoghene, tion invited a “Bazaar” later in the se-
broaden their knowledge on President. "Big names in the industry to shows mester where members will
the industry with the advan-
tage of Boston’s urban setting.
The or-
ganization are lined up to give seminars during Bos-
ton Fashion
display their own artistic
expression such as music,
"The FINET is a group
dedicated to helping Suffolk
is currently
in the works
throughout the semester." Week. These
opportuni-
fashion and photography.
FINET’s first meeting of the
students step foot into the with industry ties allow semester will be held tomorrow
fashion industry network- profession- students to in Donahue 220 at 1. Current
ing with elite individuals als to visit network with members will be seeking talent
that will in turn help the stu- and speak at Suffolk. “FINET like Mark Ronson who we’ve people in their preferred in- for an upcoming fashion show
dents gain recognition and is currently meeting with the asked and seemed optimistic dustry. Members may actively through a mini-photoshoot.
experience before they even publicists of fashion forward to come in and speak for us,” participate in seminars show- On Thursday October 7,
graduate,” said sophomore individuals in the industry,” said Haynes. “Other profes- casing events such as the cat- FINET will host its first event
Kristle Haynes, Chief Public said junior Adam Rajchel, Vice sionals that we are expecting walk, body-art, make-up and of the year featuring a photo
Relations Officer/ Treasurer. President. “They have spent to bring in are publicists who sewing classes each month. shoot with a full light set-
FINET was formed last much time working to gather write for major magazines, lo- “We have a lot of ideas up and backdrop.
year by a group of gradu- highly prestigious speakers to cal designers that have recently that we are working to
September 29, 2010

world Cuba and the U.S. blockade


BRIEFS
Harry Lam This instead had a reverse tween the U.S. and Cuba, which
Journal Contributor effect and increased support for greatly affects Cuban consumers
the revolution since the gov- and U.S. agriculturists.” He also
It has been over 50 years ernment was still able to pro- noted how the Bush Administra-
since the triumph of the Cuban vide these things under such tion forced researchers from the
Revolution in 1959 led by Fidel difficult economic conditions. University of Georgia to stop in
Castro and Argentine revolu- This was only possible at a the cooperative development of
tionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara. very high price. Jose Ramon Mo- cattle grazing grass with Cuban
Australia Immediately after the triumph,
relations soured between Cuba
rales, an agriculture expert in Ha-
vana, stated that Cuban research-
agricultural experts like Juan.
Aside from agricultural de-
SYDNEY, New South Wales- A raid killing six Af- and the U.S., leading to the U.S. ers have estimated the damages velopment and trade, the blockade
ghans, including five children, leaves three former backed Bay of also hurts medi-
Australian soldiers pressed with manslaughter, dan- Pigs invasion cal trade for the
gerous conduct, failing to comply with a lawful gen- in 1961, the U.S. According
eral order and prejudicial conduct. The raid took place Cuban Missile to a report by
in February 2009 on a compound in southern Uruz- Crisis in 1962 The Council of
gan province. The soldiers blamed the suspected in- that almost the Pugwash
surgent inside the compound for the deaths, which led to nuclear Conferences
also left another two children and two adults wound- war, and the on Science and
ed. It has not been clarified when or why the soldiers U.S. block- World Affaris,
left the military. They are still in the army but no lon- ade, which Cuba has pro-
ger members of the Special Operations Task Group, still effects duced over four
according to a defense department spokesperson. the Cuban hundred patents
people today. in the biotech
The revo- field and has
lutionary Cu- created a vari-
ban govern- ety of medical
Europe ment has done
something
products such
as vaccines,
that many Photos courtesy of Harry Lam cancer and
LONDON, England- After a bomb threat called in
other countries heart attack ther-
from a phone booth Tuesday, the Eiffel Tower was evac-
in the world have apy drugs, and
uated. This was the second occurrence of such an alert
failed to do- sur- blood derivatives.
within the past two weeks. French and British officials
vive constant Cuba exports
have been on alert for possible terror attacks. Nothing
economic, po- many of these
unusual was found in the tower, and tourists were al-
litical and mili- products to over
lowed back inside two hours following the evacuation.
tary harassment twenty different
The terror warning has not changed from “severe”.
from the U.S. countries aside
"Still, it hasn't been to the degree that we have raised
government and from the U.S.
the threat level,” said one British government official.
the exiled Cu- Like the
Authorities suspect al-Qaida's North African branch of
ban community. Western media,
plotting a bomb attack on a popular location in France,
Only three many U.S. poli-
according to National Police Chief Frederic Pechenard.
years after the ticians and crit-
revolutionary ics argue Cuba’s
government revolutionary
came into pow- government and
er, the Cuban its ideas are un-
people suffered an economic, fi- to the Cuban economy from the democratic and inhumane. If one
Asia nancial and commercial blockade U.S. blockade at about $200 bil- were to look beyond mere West-
put up by the U.S. in 1960 after lion and that it has “impeded ern propaganda, quite the contrary
PYONGYANG, North Korea- The son of North Ko- the government nationalized U.S. about 15 years of development would be found. Cuba and its gov-
rean Leader Kim Jong II, was named vice chairman of property. Rita Olga Martinéz, a for the Cuban economy.” How- ernment respect the most basic
the Workers Party, as of Tuesday according to the North member of the Cuban Institute ever, a recent annual report done human rights by guaranteeing its
Korean state news agency. Kim Jong Un was named of Friendship with the People of by the Cuban Government claims people free access to education,
to the Central Committee of the party, and earlier in the World (ICAP), claimed “the the damages to total $751 billion. health care, shelter and food. One
the year was promoted to a four-star general accord- sole purpose of the blockade is Juan Jose Paretas Fernan- has to imagine what Cuba could
ing to the Korean Central News Agency. The promo- to topple and isolate the revolu- dez, another agricultural expert, have accomplished had it been
tions come at a time when North Korea is believed to tionary government and the Cu- noted that the next five years able to economically develop in
be transitioning Kim Jong Un into the countries next ban people by focusing on health will “stop between $120 - $150 a normal political and economical
leader. Little is known about Kim Jong Un, due to de- care, education, and food supply.” million in agricultural trade be- environment for the last 50 years.
tails the North Korean government withholds from the
public. In addition to the promotion, North Korea has
disclosed it has produced roughly 40 kilograms of en-
riched plutonium – enough for seven nuclear bombs.
PAGE 6 September 29, 2010

St a f f Editoria l Dealing with the


Here at the Journal, we’ve
come to the realization that
try. But it’s not just O’Donnell
that we find to be off the rocker.
Have you heard of “Crazy
Carl” Paladino, the Republi-
and oddly getting away with
it, Christine O'Donnell was
crusading against doing the
deed. Yet both whack jobs are
death penalty
crazies are attempting to run can candidate for New York endorsed by the same "political The first murder in 100 years
the good ‘ole US of A. And Governor? Well, the guy came party?" Wait, how could we not
yet people still think it’s a under fire after some grimy make the connection? Oh yeah,
great idea to follow them? We emails were recovered in April, it makes absolutely no sense! Sarina Tracey I love her. And I am very sorry.”
don’t quite get it. For instance, and although he blamed lib- Furthermore, how does the Journal Staff Amnesty International
Christine O’Donnell “dabbled erals for their circulation, he ever-conservative, right wing defines the death penalty as
in witchcraft” when she was never actually denied sending band of bummers even pro- “Two wrongs do not make “the ultimate denial of human
young. Who cares if she’s a them. And these emails were mote the messages of either of a right,” is a proverb that most rights.” Killing a person in
witch or not? The main issue offensive – really weird stuff – these two people? Think about kids can trace back to their exchange for the crimes they
is that the women a loose can- tackling everything from bes- it: Christine O'Donnell is not childhood. In this day and age, have committed seems to in-
non, denouncing evolution and tiality to super racism. And for the Virgin Mary that a good however, it seems as if our gov- herently negate the principles
launching an anti-everything some reason, months later, he's conservative woman should ernment’s “mom” is missing, of humanity that our country
campaign that includes con- giving his opponent Andrew be (well, sort of) and Carl Pala- because this message has yet fights so hard to protect: life,
doms, sex, and masturbation. Cuomo a run for his money. dino is a dirty sleaze of a man. to infiltrate their judicial poli- and the protection of it. To sug-
Not to mention, she’s endorsed The funny thing is, Pala- So to that end, we ask the cies. I am referring to the ev- gest killing as a resolution, or
by the Tea Party, aka Sarah Pal- dino is supported by the Tea American public, “What’s er-controversial death penalty. even a consolation prize for the
in. So Miss O’Donnell, we at the Party as well. But the guy is on the deal with voting for lu- At 9:13 p.m. on September crime committed, is incredibly
Journal do not give two craps if the complete opposite end of natics nowadays? Have 23, 41-year-old Teresa Lewis incoherent and embarrassing.
you are a witch or not. We do, Christine O'Donnell's goofball we missed the memo?” was executed in the Greens- Not only is capital punish-
however, find you insane and spectrum. While Carl Paladino ville Correction Center, in ment contradictory, but it is
wish you away from our coun- was playing around with porn Jarratt, Virginia. She was the an incredibly faulty practice.
alleged architect of the plan Since 1976, 82 inmates have
to murder her husband and been freed from death row in
stepson, carried out by two the United States. That ends
gunmen in 2002. The two gun- up being one death row in-
men were spared the capi- mate wrongfully convicted for
tal sentence and received life every seven executed. What
without parole. Lewis, how- is more frightening are the
ever, received capital punish- methods used to execute. Le-
ment, or the more aptly named thal injection is the standard
“death penalty.” She was the method in use, although death
first woman to be executed in by electrocution, hanging, fir-
Virginia in nearly a century. ing squads and gas chambers
One of many concerns are still available options for
in this case was the fact that Te- certain states in our country.
resa Lewis had been diagnosed The cost of using capital
with borderline mental retarda- punishment verses life in pris-
tion. In 2002, the US Supreme on is astronomical: about $1.9
Court forbade the execution million dollars more, in fact.
of the mentally retarded, but Would it not be more logical
since Lewis was found to have for all states in our country to
an IQ two points above Vir- stop this, especially in our eco-
ginia’s determination of mental nomic recession? Are we stuck
retardation, neither the gov- in the primitive ideology of “an
ernor nor the Supreme Court eye for an eye?” Is death a more
stepped in to defend these adequate form of justice than a
exceptional circumstances. long, disgusting life in prison?
Before the execution, Rich- Frankly, I do not believe mur-
ard Dieter, Executive Director derers deserve the same fi-
of the Death Penalty Informa- nale that we use when putting
tion Center exhibited his frus- down the beloved family dog.
tration. “It would be grossly My suggestion is to abolish
unfair,” he said, “if the one per- the death penalty. Not only is
son among those involved who it a barbaric practice - one that
is probably the least danger to our country does not need - it is
society, who is certainly not a morally fragmented one. Two
guiltier than those who carried wrongs do not make a right. The
out the murders, and whose government needs to under-
disabilities call out for mer- stand that justice in the form of
cy, is the only person sched- reciprocal death is not justice.
uled to die for this crime.” It is the antithesis of liberty, hu-
His plea fell on deaf ears. man life, and an unfortunate
Teresa Lewis’ last words ending to an already sad story.
were, “I just want Kathy to know
PAGE 7 September 29, 2010

The business of buying books


Know the ins and outs of what to buy, how to buy and when to buy it
Jason Kenosky began. By waiting I was able out that some of what I pur- These include a chemistry a point in time, perhaps until
Journal Contributor to figure out what was abso- chased was suspect and I could bundle that contained a solu- the end of the 1980s, when stu-
lutely needed and didn’t think have saved nearly $500 in the tions manual I am convinced dents' textbooks became a per-
School is now in session, much about the costs since I end, had I known otherwise. was designed for an entirely manent part of their personal
and you more than likely have purchased so few books. It was different book; a math book library. Those days are long
purchased your textbooks for during the bundle that included gone as the modern college stu-
the semester. If this is your s e c - an online access dent sees little reason to keep a
first year in college, the price o n d key and sup- textbook longer than the length
for those books may have been semester plemental CD, of the course. Through the ac-
a shock. You may not realize of the same none of which tion of buying and selling text-
it now, but you do have some y e a r were needed books, students are essentially
control over how much you when or used; and renting them anyway, with the
spend on course materials. m y a special monetary difference being the
The exact mechanism for perception school rental price. There are, how-
textbook pricing is a circular fin- changed. e d i - ever, some cons in renting. A
ger pointing game that would As a tion of a $100 book (new) can be rented
require its own article to fully result of a biol- for around $50. While the stu-
explore the reasons. One thing semester ogy dent is saving $50, that student
worth mentioning now is that heavy book is also out $50. That $100 book
the cost of the average textbook on sci- that I has the potential to be sold on-
rose at a rate four times that of ence and bought line for $80 to $90, putting the
inflation since 1995; prompting math, I loss to the student at only $20.
a May 2010 Forbes.com article ended up Buy used. This seems like
to cite the cost of textbooks doling out a no-brainer, although some
as one of 10 ways in which nearly $700 for students do not want a book
Americans are being ripped off. required books, from that has already been marked
During the first semester making me du- t h e up and highlighted. Buying
of my freshman year, I procras- bious in attempt- c o l l e g e used books online is always
tinated purchasing textbooks ing to do without bookstore cheaper than buying used
until well after the semester the books. It turns at full price be- from the bookstore, but keep in
cause a) there was no mind that sometimes the sav-
other avenue for purchase, ings may be miniscule when
and b) I was duped into be- you factor in postage. Also re-
lieving that the book was member that you get what you
somehow different over the pay for, so there is a chance
regular edition. It wasn’t. you’ll receive damaged goods.
One of my professors over- Buy an older edition. This
heard me griping about the costs is my preferred method. Gen-
of these books and asked why I erally, the difference between
hadn’t considered purchasing new and previous editions is
older editions. Well, I didn’t the layout of the chapters and
realize that was an option. As cover design. It has been my ex-
a professor who used the same perience that the material is, for
title for his course each year, the most part, word-for-word
he was well versed in the dif- between the two. Most previous
ferences between editions. He editions can be found online at
pointed out that the difference a significant price difference.
between a current and previ- My organic chemistry book is
ous edition was generally triv- listed in the bookstore at $233
ial, with the previous edition new ($174.75 used) for the sec-
being available for a fraction ond edition. I bought the first
of the cost of the newer copy. edition online for under $10,
As someone paying his own including postage. Aside from
way through college, I am more a different cover and page lay-
alert to how much I spend on out, the information between
course materials. While I occa- the two editions is identical.
sionally bite the bullet and pur- Use the Internet. Practically
chase something from the col- every bit of information in your
lege bookstore, I usually take textbooks can be found online.
alternative measures in secur- To use my organic chemistry
ing necessary materials. How course as an example, St. Olaf
you purchase your textbooks College has an Organic Chem-
is up to you. But if your budget istry Tool Kit webpage that cov-
is stretched thin, or you would ers all the bases including a link
rather spend your money else- to a virtual textbook, study ma-
where, here is a list of alterna- terials, and practice problems.
tive ways to save on textbooks. And if all else fails, there
Rent the book. There was is always the college library.
PAGE 8 September 29, 2010

Modern Theatre: Ashes to Art


Bianca Saunders gallery, and residence hall. instead dedicated over a year worked for, for giving her “such The timeline displayed seems
Journal Contributor It’s no question that the photographing the restoration. an incredible opportunity.” to amplify the incredible effect
men and women who took on “I don’t think I’ll ever walk The final result, which con- of the remaining walls, which
The first week of September the task of restoring the fa- by a construction site and not tains just fewer than 100 photo- contain DeKona’s photographs
marked the opening of Modern çade had a long road ahead appreciate it ever again,” said graphs, is both a tribute to the of construction workers and
Theater Encore: Breathing artists. Three
New Life into the Theater of the walls’
District, a photography backgrounds
exhibition at Sargent are creatively
Hall’s Adams Gallery painted blue
documenting the labo- and contain
rious efforts that went white drawings
into the restoration of of the build-
the Modern Theatre lo- ing plans to
cated in the historically make the wall
unstable Washington look like blue
Street Theatre District. prints, a cre-
The exhibition ative idea by
greets with a meta- Joe Viamonte,
phor contained in a the designer of
plaque comparing the the exhibition.
Theatre District to the This seems to
phoenix, which has put further
“risen repeatedly from emphasis on
its own ashes.” Since the amount of
the Modern Theatre thought and
was built in 1913, the work that went
Theatre District has into the project.
had a rollercoaster ca- Walk away
reer. By 1981, theater from the gal-
Photos courtesy of Renee DeKona
was closed and all that lery not only
had once been majestic about of them. It’s also no question DeKona as she reflects on the dedicated efforts of the work- knowing what an incred-
the district seemed gone for- that when photographer Renee incredible amount of hard work ers and a reminder of Washing- ible task the members of the
ever. It was not until the new DeKona was asked by longtime and consideration that the team ton Street’s history. Part of the team put into the restoration,
millennium that the Theatre coworker and gallery curator put into the project. Speaking exhibit tells the story of its past, with the official unveiling of
District would rise yet again at Sargent Hall, Nancy Kelle- with DeKona, it has become ap- beginning with the 1872 Great the Modern Theatre in mid-
from its own ashes, beginning her, to document the journey parent that the project has been Boston Fire and concluding to-late October, visitors can
with the 2004 reopening of the she had to take on the project. an amazing experience for her with the 2010 re-openings of also feel inspired as they re-
restored Opera House, Emer- DeKona, for whom the Modern and has taken on a new mean- the Modern and the Paramount. alize that even when some-
son’s revival of the Paramount, Theatre held no particular sig- ing. She expressed such sin- This section also contains nos- thing seems to hit its lowest
and Suffolk’s restoration of nificance to prior to the project, cere gratitude for Kelleher and talgic photographs and posters point, it can always rise again
the Modern Theatre. The new was only supposed to docu- Gordon King, the Head of Suf- compiled from old archives, with enough determination.
building contains a theatre, ment the first three months, but folk Facilities whom she also museums, and foundations.

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'Tidal Flowers' flow in Charles


Sarina Tracy Murdoch: My objective was wonderful environmental un- the flowers would return to their then we are already ruined. Per-
Journal Contributor to take what is normally consid- dertones. In the wake of British original bright colors but stoppedsonally, I want the place where I
ered refuse and transform it into Petroleum’s Gulf Coast oil spill, because it seemed to go directly live to be populated with not only
There are flowers bloom- something surprising and interest- do you think the previous gen- against the message of the artwork.
beautiful things but things that
ing in the water of Boston’s Fort ing. Using the natural action and erations have irreconcilably ru- SJ: Public art commis- make me stop and think, things
Point Channel, being planted energy of the tide was also com- ined the future of that challenge what I
by an unexpected source: a pelling. Another objective was to healthy sea life? know, teach me what
man and his recycling. Art- call attention to the ecology of the Murdoch: I don’t know. I don’t
ist Tim Murdoch harnesses the oceans. Through working on this I’m not really want to be sold some-
power of the water and its tides project I’ve learned to be intensely qualified to speak thing every time I
to showcase his latest art instal- aware of the tides, the weather, the on the extent of the turn a corner. It’s our
lation, “Tidal Flowers” on the pollution in the Channel and also damage that’s been loss not to have great
South Boston Waterfront, fac- the remarkable strength of the nat- done or the abil- public art in the city.
ing the Summer Street Bridge. ural environment. My hope is for ity of the oceans to SJ: What does
Using recycled laundry de- others viewing this project to also overcome and sur- the future look like
tergent bottles, Mr. Murdoch become more aware of the ocean. vive our neglect. I for Tim Murdoch?
creates floating flowers, 10-18 SJ: How does the Fort Point can say, however, Murdoch: Hope-
feet in diameter, reminiscent Channel, or Boston in gener- that my brief expe- fully I can continue
of the 1960’s and 70’s, when al, enhance your installation? rience working in making work and
“environmental responsibil- Murdoch: The proximity of the ocean has actu- asking questions.
ity” first rose to prominence. the Channel to an active urban ally been encour- SJ: If you
When the channel reaches environment provides access to the aging. The flowers could give one
low tide, the flowers appear on many people living and working are mostly plastic piece of advice to
the surface of the water, reveal- in the area. While working on this and as far removed the young adults
ing their wonderfully bright project I’ve had to spend a lot of from natural as of my generation,
colors. When the water rises time in the Channel installing the possible. Yet each what would it be?
during high tide, the flowers work and repairing petals that the time I take my row- Murdoch: Oh
become submerged, waiting current and weather had turned boat out to check god, it would probably
for the water to recede once over. This has allowed me the op- on them, I notice be something cheesy
again. Not only do they act as portunity to interact with people more life growing like don’t give up on
thought-provoking sculptures, as they’re watching the progress and overtaking the your dreams. I’m not
but also as a practical exten- of the project. I’ve had lots of posi- plastics. Not only that old and wizened
Photo by Sarina Tracy
sion of Murdoch’s message. tive feedback and encouragement. is blue-green al- yet to be giving advice!
I was fortunate enough to The Channel is also a place where gae coating the surface, but bar- sions do not generate revenue, “Tidal Flowers” runs
ask Tim a few questions regard- nature and the built environment nacles, a colony of mussels, and thus they have been held un- through November 1st.
ing his goals, the environment, collide. It’s the perfect showcase to all sorts of creatures and plant life der heavy scrutiny for many SCAN ME
and his artwork as a whole. talk about art and environmental are thriving throughout the flow- years. What would your re-
Suffolk Journal: What issues with a built in audience. ers. They’ve become an ecosystem sponse be to all the critics?
FOR A MAP!
was your artistic objec- SJ: The water itself is an in- teaming with life. At one point I Murdoch: If our society is
tive for Tidal Flowers? tegral part of each piece. It has thought of cleaning all the algae so only about generating revenue

Sticks, hippies, and the big city


Haven Orecchio agery, symbolism, and lighting. are then interrupted by a fall- hippies for possession of the Young Layla (Jessica Mill-
Journal Contributor This short one-act play fo- ing stick (Ryan O’Connor), stick and the spirit of the man. er) graduates high school and
cuses on life, death, and what enriched with the essence of a The girl’s friend eventu- moves from her hometown to
The Theatre Department happens in-between. A hip- dead man, as most sticks are. ally gives up and allows the New York City in hopes of be-
will be holding its annual Fall pie girl (Teryn Chin) and her Standing nearby, two agents agents to take the stick because coming something “better.” She
Showcase this weekend he senses that it is works on her passion, photog-
in the Studio Theater. more than just a stick. raphy. In the big city Layla finds
This year, the plays The male agent herself caught between two lov-
featured are The Man had been training the ers, her best-friend-turned-boy-
Who Turned into a Stick female, who was still friend from back home (Kevin
by Kobo Abe, directed tainted with humanity. Hadfield) and a “screwed up”
by Brittany Daley, 2011, He tries to teach her rockstar (Ryan O’Connor).
and Bleed (a term to de- how to see spirits of the She spends six months liv-
scribe photographs with- dead as just sticks. He ing two lives and holding a
out borders) by Kacie explains that they are relationship with both men in
Kirkpatrick, directed all disposable, just as different cities. With her home-
by Ryan Began, 2011. the souls of those who town boyfriend, she feels forced
“Directing the are captive in them. to be the “perfect” girlfriend
show was a lot of fun,” Bleed (a term to and becomes overwhelmed.
said Daley, “but it was describe photographs She escapes the mold he puts
a lot of hard work.” without borders) is a her in by dating a guitarist she
The Man Who more of a modern met on a photo assignment in
Turned Into a Stick dem- play, written by a re- New York. In this relationship
onstrates the concept Photo by Steve C. McIntosh cent Suffolk Alumn, Layla takes the roll of her boy-
of alienation by the younger friend (Alec Lawless) sniff glue from Hell (Isaiah Rotondi-Gray Kacie Kirkpatrick, that focuses friend from home, and the mu
generation using dramatic im- while sitting on a street. They and Vicki Hanes) battle the on self discovery and image. see FALL SHOWCASE page 11
PAGE 10 September 29, 2010

staff Boston Pops continue This film


SOUNDS delighting audiences Chelsea Szmania despite its holiday theme.
...is about the internet
Kendra Samuel thus “the Facebook” was born.
Journal Contributor However, this was anything
Journal Contributor They then continued to but an overnight task. Viewers
perform contemporary pieces, “The least they could have get to see exactly why things
Keith Lockhart stands including music from the Star done is waited until I died.” were added and what their in-
to attention on a cold and Wars and Harry Potter films Mark Zuckerberg said after tention was within the applica-
rainy day as music erupts at as a tribute to John Williams, hearing the news of a movie tion. Every element came from
the motion of his wrist. The the award-winning composer based on his life. The tag- bouncing ideas off of those
sound becomes complete who took over after Fiedler line states, “You don’t get 500 around him. This very fact was
with harmonies as a time- passed away. The addition of million friends without mak- quickly buried away beneath
less classical orchestra echoes Williams’ work makes them ing a few en-
The Velvet Underground through the Boston metro area. ultimately more relatable to emies.” Clearly,
"The Velvet Underground Fans crowded into the Bos- their audience, especially Zuckerberg
and Nico" ton Common Sunday, Septem- to the younger generation. was one of the
'Cause everybody knows: ber 26, to hear the Boston Pops “It’s always better to be few casualties.
she's a femme fatale. perform live. Celebrating their here, I feel like you are more a Directed by
-Ethan Long 125th anniversary, a free con- part of it,” said couple Chuck David Fincher,
cert was held encouraging fans, and Erica Wilcox, comment- “The Social Net-
new and old, to hear them play. ing on the difference between work” (2010, Co-
Bostonians of all ages sat listening to recordings and lumbia Pictures)
in the Common with blankets listening to a live band. The follows Zuck-
and beach chairs to listen to same can be said for many erberg (Jesse
what is one of the most recog- who enjoy the recordings, Eisenberg)
nizable ensembles of our time. but prefer the overall at- through the tri-
However, what was most sur- mosphere the Pops bring to als and tribula-
prising was the large number their performances. Contem- tions of being
of younger fans who came out porary vibes are what make too smart for
to the concert. Of course, the the Boston Pops so enjoyable his own good,
younger children were in no compared to the drone of which in the
Lil Jon feat. Claude Kelly doubt dragged to the event other classical symphonies. end landed him
"What a Night by their parents, who may By the middle of the con- some big bucks
(Chuckie Remix)" have promised it to be a good cert a tribute was performed and even big-
Great mix of rap & electro. time, but a vast majority were for the Kennedy Brothers by ger problems.
-Angela Bray teenagers, such as freshman actor Jeremiah Kissel, who Photo courtedy of Columbia Pictures
The Facebook
Elizabeth Martin, who grew narrated their legacy while creator had been accused of the success that the program
up listening to the Boston a score played in the back- stealing the idea from busi- began to generate, and even-
Pops. “I just love it. They are ground. He took quotes from
ness partners, instantly earn- tually was lost completely, as
great at what they do,” Martin the brothers themselves and ing him two different lawsuits was the initial purpose behind
said. Many shared the feeling. at one point described them from two different angles, and creating such an addicting site.
Founded in 1885, the Bos- as “three American brothers through the film, audiences And this is what the film
ton Pops started as a subsec- inspiring the best in us all.” finally get the whole story. is truly about. As Sorkin stated
tion of the Boston Symphony Although the speech was well Luckily, screenwriter Aar- during the Q&A session held
Orchestra. Because they are thought out, it did seem rath- on Sorkin (West Wing, Sports after the film, “I didn’t write a
a symphony without the first er lengthy in the process, but Night) wasn’t too concerned movie about Facebook.” He and
chair players, those picked as nonetheless a moving effort with making Zuckerberg out to the actors involved agree that it
the “most talented”, the en- complete with a standing ova- be the victim in his film adapta- was more about the process of
Chad Vangaalen semble is considered a “Pops” tion. Popular hits from the sev- tion of the true story. From the capturing the idea and the look
"Soft Airplane" orchestra and alas the name the enties as well as Sweet Caroline first scene, viewers get a sense into Zuckerberg’s personal life
An always feel-good album “Boston Pops” is created. Their and American Pie started to of Zuckerberg’s character and that made this film so great.
that keeps a skip in your step. popularity didn’t come about close the show. This seemed to any sympathy they may have Though many involved
-Jenn Orr just because of their ability to be one of their most anticipat- had for the entrepreneur van- with the film didn’t, and still
play instruments well, but for ed parts of the show as many ishes. Drenched with sarcasm don’t, have Facebook profile
their wide genre of music. Sun- were looking forward to it. coupled with an air of superi- pages, a few brave souls, in-
day began with the Star Span- “Classical music and 70s ority, Zuckerberg’s character cluding Sorkin himself, have
gled Banner and classical pieces, pop sound like things that drops witty one-liners packed decided to take a dive into the
but the kicker of the show was don’t go together” said Eve with punches throughout the hype and see just what all the
their famous rendition of Sleigh Garrick, of Somerville. This entire film. This paints the commotion was about. “Strictly
Ride by composer Leroy An- is what is so intriguing about image of a highly intelligent, for research purposes,” Sor-
derson. Throwing snow into the Boston Pops: their ability lonely guy who will always kin had added with a smile.
the crowd, along with sound to bring the widest variety of understand everything, except Moviegoers will be
effects, added touches to the music to the widest variety of for everyone else. Consumed able to witness Sorkin and
concert. Although it is only people. However, what was with the mentality that he Fincher’s hard work in
September, an exception had least expected was an added can always do something bet- wide release on October 1.
to be made due to the song be- twist, choosing to play the ter than someone else, Zuck-
The Notorious B.I.G ing their most popular work Dropkick Murphys’ Shipping erberg takes an idea from his WATCH
back when Arthur Fiedler fa- Up To Boston as one of their
"Ready To Die" colleagues, and instead of let- THE
It makes me feel like a real mously conducted. His pro- final pieces. As seen on Sun- ting them in on his plan, he re-
gangsta. duction of Sleigh Ride made day, the Boston Pops continue TRAILER
invents their concept with his
-Derek Anderson the piece a trademark song, to lead on their legacy, even own flair and improvements
and a number that is always if that means playing Christ- without their knowledge,
performed at their concerts mas music in the dead of Fall.
PAGE 11 September 29, 2010

Van Gogh, meet Sam Adams Fall Showcase 2010


Rosa Mendoza tended to care about the his- them mediocre "wangsta" from FALL SHOWCASE page 9 a half ago,” commented Began.
Journal Contributor tory on the walls, while others rapper Sam Adams to per- sician struggles to meet Although the theater de-
were too busy playing with form. The kids love hip-hop, her expectations. Each charac- partment advertises open au-
As I waited, the man keep- their hair to notice. I've never temporary fixes, and nachos. ter has to dis-
ing the line in order yelled with seen so many over-dressed Ironically their idea of in- cover them-
a smirk on his face, "Hey you people in one designated area. teraction was a scavenger hunt, selves before
guys, if you're drinking alcohol, The world maynever know where one had to text pictures attempting
make sure to win a t-shirt. to love any-
you fin- The point of per- one else.
ish it first, suading eighteen- The The-
because year-olds to use ater Depart-
we will be their cell phones ment allows
pouring more than they any student
it out for already do is com- to submit a
you at the pletely repulsive. proposal to di-
door.” Im- The least they rect a perfor-
mediately, could have done mance of their
a forty- was plan an activ- choice, and
something- ity where we all accepts be-
year-old in got a chance to tween two and Photo by Steve C. McIntosh
Photo by Flickr user Jeff.Dlouhy
a graphic interact together four shows per year for the ditions to all students through
tee came over and offered me why one would wear heals and mingle, but that takes too Fall and Spring showcases. flyers displayed online and
and mycompanion red glow to eat nachos and guacamole, much time and positive vibes. Began and Daley were around campus, most of the
sticks. The MFA was turning but I do know that having that God forbid strangers who all go notified that their propos- actors are theater majors.
into a secluded forest in the many drunk freshmen in the to the same place looking for in- als were approved last May, The Fall Showcase is free
middle of Maine; I was given same room as a Van Gogh is teraction get their wish granted. leaving them five months to and open to the public. The
the impression that I was going a terrible idea and to be hon- The highlights of the pull together the scripts, ac- Studio Theater can hold be-
to enter some kind of rave. Sub- est extremely nerve racking. evening were new exhib- tors, and staging. Both Began tween 50 to 65 guests per night.
sequently, commercial hip-hop The concept was under- its, "Under the Skin": Tat- and Daley are experienced in Performances run Thursday
pouring out of the speakers on standable. Get four hundred toos in Japanese Prints and directing shows in the past. through Saturday at 8 p.m. and
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Sports briefs
Rays' fan base called out by players
While the Tampa Bay Rays are battling for the top spot in
the American League East, their fan base has been a topic of dis-
Men's soccer
cussion. The team is on track to qualify for the playoffs for the
Sept. 29 vs. Tufts, 7:00 p.m.
Oct.. 2 vs. Lasell, 4:00 p.m.
Women's volleyball
second time in three seasons, but the organization is still having Sept. 30 at Simmons, 7:00 p.m.
a hard time filling up Tropicana Field. Monday night saw only Oct. 2 at Mt. St. Mary (N.Y.) @ Salem St., TBA
12,446 fans show up to their matchup against the Orioles. This
poor showing did not sit well with some players on the team, and
Women's soccer
Oct. 2 vs. Mount Ida, 2:00 p.m.
third baseman Evan Longoria aired his grievances with the fans.
"We've been playing great baseball all year. Since I've been here
in [2006], the fans have wanted a good baseball team,” Longoria
told ESPN. “They've wanted to watch a contender. And for us to
play good baseball for three years now, and for us to be in a spot
to clinch again and go to the playoffs, we're all confused as to why
Team standings
it's only 15,000 to 20,000 in the building." With the playoffs loom-
ing, it will be interesting to see how the fan base responds, and if
they can sustain a serious following like the Red Sox and Yankees. Men's soccer Women's Women's
soccer volleyball
(GNAC) (GNAC) (GNAC)
McIlroy calls out Tiger before Ryder Cup 1. Lasell 3-0
1. Albertus Magnus 5-1
2. St. Joseph (Conn.) 4-1
1. Emerson 5-0
2. Johnson & Wales (RI) 4-0
2. Emmanuel 2-0-1
3. St. Joseph's (Me.) 4-2 3. Norwich 1-0
With the Ryder Cup looming, and Tiger Woods’ play a se- 3. Albertus Magnus 2-1
4. Suffolk 4-2 4. St. Joseph's (Maine) 2-1
rious topic of discussion among golf experts, any sort of con- 4. Suffolk 2-1
5. Norwich 3-1 5. Lasell 3-2
troversial statement regarding the 14-time major champion 5. Emerson 2-1
6. Simmons 3-1 6. Suffolk 1-1
would undoubtedly make headlines. This time it was Rory Mc- 6. St. Joseph's (Me.) 1-1-1
7. Lasell 2-1-1 7. Mount Ida 1-2
Ilroy, the 21-year-old upstart who won his first PGA Tour vic- 7. Norwich 1-2
8. Johnson & Wales (RI.) 2-2 8. Emmanuel 1-2
tory back in May at the Quail Hollow Championship. Accord- 8. Johnson & Wales (RI) 1-2
9. Rivier 1-2-1 9. Pine Manor 1-3
ing to ESPN, McIlroy said he would relish the opportunity to 9. Rivier 0-3
10. Emmanuel 1-4 10. Rivier 0-0
play Woods during the famous matchup between the United 10..Mount Ida 0-3
11. Emerson 1-4 11. Simmons 0-1
States and Europe, which will be held this year at the Celtic
12. Pine Manor 0-4 12. St. Joseph (Conn.) 0-3
Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. "I would love to face him," ex-
13. Mount Ida 0-5 13. Albertus Magnus 0-4
plained McIlroy in an interview with the BBC last month. "Un-
less his game rapidly improves in the next month or so, I think
anyone in the European team would fancy his chances against
him." Tiger did not take the bait, and was curt in his responses.

Man convicted in Adenhart death


The tragic death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart has finally
resulted in a conviction. Adenhart, who was killed tragically in a
car crash April 9, 2009, was with two other friends at the time of
the accident. Monday, a jury convicted Andrew Gallo, a 23-year-
old construction worker, and he now faces 50 years to life in
prison. Prosecutors pushed the charge to second-degree murder,
because Gallo had a previous DUI charge. Adenhart passed away
only hours after pitching six innings in his major league debut.
According to the Associated Press, Gallo had been warned repeat-
edly by family members of the dangers of driving under the in-
fluence. In addition, Gallo had signed a court form from an earli-
er drunk driving case, explaining that he would be prosecuted to
the fullest extent of the law if something like this were to happen.

Magic: Howard extension a priority


With the biggest stars in the NBA shifting teams and signing
extensions, it is interesting to see what will happen with Mag-
ic center Dwight Howard. The 24-year-old, 6-foot-11 perennial
all-star was the No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft. He has since been
named Defensive Player of the Year twice, an all-star four times
and a member of the All-NBA first team three times. Howard has
two seasons remaining on his contract before he hits the free-
agent market, but according to ESPN, the Magic are going to do
everything in their power to lock him up by this summer. With
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade signing extensions this sum-
mer, the Magic will no doubt want to do everything in their pow-
er to ensure his presence in Florida for the foreseeable future.
PAGE 14 September 29, 2010

Men's soccer off to solid start, heighten expectations


Mike Giannattasio their roles on defense and have
Journal Staff been playing very well so far.
“Jeff Harvey has played
After starting off the sea- very well scoring twice this
son 2-3, the Suffolk Univer- season and providing some
sity men’s soccer team has very solid minutes in our rota-
won their last three games to tion. I was very pleased with
improve to 5-3 this season. Dean Agen's performance
The Rams defeated John- during the match against
son & Wales 3-1 on September Wheelock. Since then, he un-
18 and then won 2-1 in dou- derstands what is required of
ble overtime against Daniel the soccer player at the colle-
Webster on September 22. On giate level and as a result has
September 26, the Rams beat been performing much better.”
Mount Ida 2-1 in overtime. Zeikus said the team has
The Rams are a very young high expectations for the rest
team this season, as the club of the season. And if they con-
only has three seniors and three tinue to play well, there is no
juniors, while the rest consists telling how far they can go in
of freshmen and sophomores. the competetive conference.
Andrius Zeikus is the coach Photo courtesy of Department of Suffolk Athletics “The Great Northeast Ath-
of the men’s soccer team, and he The men's team (above) has won three in a row. Their 2-1 GNAC record is letic Conference is a very close
said he hopes the players can good for 4th in the conference. conference where anybody
improve throughout the season. can beat anybody on any giv-
“Since there are quite a will be performing much bet- tice or a game. Senior goalkeep- ing players this season. en day,” said Zeikus. “Hard
few new players on the team, it ter every day and should reach er and team captain Jack DeJe- “Nicholas DiCicco has work, leadership, discipline
will take us little more time for our peak towards the later part sus has performed very well proved that he can be a very and team work are the core
everybody to get on the same of the season. I have seen an on the soccer field this season. good college player having principles of our philosophy.
page, for players to understand improvement since we started Other returning play- performed very well and scor- “As long as every mem-
my requirements and to de- and as a result we have won ers who have contributed ing twice, including a game ber of the team understands
velop [a] good understanding two overtime games last week.” are Danny Lloyd, David winning goal in one our re- that they have to work hard
of each other on the field,” said The Rams have a core Best, Nick Cugine, Ben Rol- cent games,” said Zeikus. and bring their best every-
Zeikus, who has been coach- group of returning players who lins, Luis and Carlos Flores. “Christian Zambrano, Mas- day whether it's a game or a
ing the Rams for three seasons. are expected to bring their best Zeikus said he is pleased sogui Samb and Jeff Williams practice, there are more great
“Therefore, I do believe we every day, whether it is a prac- by the play of his incom- have successfully stepped in to games to come this season.”

Lady Rams look to build on solid start to season


Mike Giannattasio practice recently and I am confi-
Journal Staff dent that my players will show
that in the next few games.”
The Suffolk University Cleophat is satisfied with
women’s soccer team is 5-2-1 this how his team has played
season and many of the players this season and he hopes
are getting recognized for their they can continue to build
outstanding achievements. on that success. It seems the
Gabrielle Balestrier, a ceiling is very high for this
freshman from Mohnton, Penn- young, but talented group.
sylvania, was recently named “Not that everything is
both Eastern College Athletic perfect, but I like the way
Conference and Great North- things are going for us at the
east Athletic Conference Player moment,” said Cleophat. “I
of the Week. Balestrie plays like the fact that they ask ques-
midfield for the Rams and tions when they need clarifica-
has four goals and five assists tion and because of the level of
in seven games this season. skills that we have on the team,
Taylor Miranda, a fresh- it makes my job a lot easier.”
man from Smithtown New Photo courtesy of Department of Suffolk Athletics The Rams, who just missed
York, was recently named The women's team (above) has performed well so far this season. Their most recent vic- making the playoffs last sea-
Rookie of the Week by the tory came Tuesday night, with the team claiming a 4-1 victory over Rivier. son, hope for better luck this
Great Northeast Conference. time around. With that said,
Miranda plays forward on the program to where it is today. possess, as we have an influx very dangerous and it's beauti- simply making the playoffs
the club and has scored ten Ernst Cleophat is the coach of talents which make our ful to watch how these young may not be their ultimate goal.
goals for Suffolk this season. of the women's soccer squad, team very competitive,” said ladies are executing what “They are very hungry, as
While the newcomers on and he said the team is full Cleophat, who has coached they've been practicing on they want to win the GNAC
the team are contributing big for of talented players and that the team for four seasons. for the past few weeks,” said Conference and receive an auto-
the Rams, returning veterans they all have great chemistry. Cleophat added that the Cleophat. “Our only weakness matic berth to the NCAA Tour-
Gracie Sanchez, Emma Joyce, “The best qualities of the biggest strengths of the squad I would say is our anticipation, nament,” said Cleophat. “That
Nancy Roxo, Kristina Michael players that we have on the thus far have been their offense which is something that we is their goal and they are work-
and Leslie Hayden have been team this season are just the as well as their passing abilities. know we must fix right away. ing very hard to get it done.”
instrumental in helping elevate individual skills that they “Our attacking transition is “In fact, we worked on it in
PAGE 15 September 29, 2010

Former Suffolk student creates effective ticketing website


DerekAnderson tually it occurred to Galvin growing as a successful web-
Journal Staff to create TixList.com. The site, Galvin has more plans in
website is free to join, con- store. Currently, he’s working
Christian Galvin is the tick- nected with social media and on a book, which he hopes to
eting filter of Boston. With the a complete one-man-show. release in the beginning of 2011.
start of his company TixList. “Selling things has never “It’s going to be called
com, Galvin connects sellers of been a problem for me,” said Fenway My Way, a season
sporting, concert, and event Galvin. “I thought I could ticket holder’s guide to do-
tickets to anyone wishing to generate revenue by getting ing Fenway the right way,”
buy. What’s the catch? Absolute- enough people on my daily said Galvin. The book will
ly nothing, the service is free. email lists and then sell spon- contain information from best
“The genesis of it was really sorships to local businesses, places to sit in Fenway all the
just a hobby. I’m a Red Sox sea- product services, basically way to best parking places or
son tickets holder. I’ve been a anyone that wants to put their places to visit after the game.
holder since 2001,” said Galvin. item in front of a Boston-based Galvin hopes, with the
“They play 81 home growth of his com-
games and it’s impos- pany, to expand to
sible to go to 81 home
" I’m a conduit. I don’t
other cities. “I see
games. I had to get rid myself doing Tix-
of tickets somehow.”
Galvin, a former view myself as a person List in New York,
TixList in Phila-
Suffolk student, runs
TixList.com, a website
who sells tickets. I’m delphia, TixList in
Chicago, TixList in
completely devoted
to finding tickets at
the middleman..." Dallas. My even-
tual, long term
base price or cheaper vision is to have
and connecting those 50,000 subscrib-
sellers with consumers. In sports fan generated audi- ers in Boston, 50,000 in New Photos courtesy of Christian Galvin

emails, Galvin sends out the ence. That’s the only way I York, 50,000 across every city.”
Christian Galvin (above
top ticket deals for the Bru- generate money right now, Galvin’s idea of connect- and to the left) has estab-
ins, Red Sox, Patriots, Celt- through email sponsorships.” ing buyers to sellers in Boston lished an easy way to find
ics, concerts, and events hap- Galvin doesn’t make any is picking up and picking up and buy tickets to your
pening throughout Boston. money from the actual selling quickly. “What I do isn’t rocket favorite hometown teams.
“I’m a conduit. I don’t view and buying of tickets through science, but there’s a lot of time
myself as a person who sells his website. The sponsorships in it. I’m saving people [time],”
tickets. I’m the middleman, completely fund his activities said Galvin. “Who wants to
who connects the seller and the and make it what it is. After re- spend two or three hours look-
buyer. What I do is provide as ceiving a sponsorship, Galvin ing through postings? No one.”
much information as possible,” pitches the product from the
said Galvin. “I’m Craigslist company in the beginning of
with a filter. I get tickets from his emails with ticket listings.
three buckets. I have a net- “I was a journalism major
work of season ticket holders, at Suffolk. I like writing. It’s
I probably spend two to three sort of the creative side of me. If
hours on Craigslist, and then you were to ask me what my fa-
I work with local ticket bro- vorite part of this job is, literal-
kers who have excess tickets. ly it’s sitting down and writing
The lists I end up producing this four line sales pitch on that
are only face-value or below daily sponsor,” said Galvin.
priced tickets. I want to find the But all the searching
best five to 10 deals everyday through Craigslist would
and put them in your inbox.” raise concerns of scams and
Galvin started working fake deals. Galvin said no
with web businesses when he at- one has yet been scammed
tended Suffolk. After being ap- through his listings. After do-
proached by a few friends with ing the job for 10 months,
a real estate idea, he left school he’s gotten the eye for fakes.
to make it in the business world. “Knock on wood, I have
“This was during the first yet to hear back from a Tix-
‘dot com’ phase. It was like List subscriber saying, ‘Hey
the Wild West. Everyone had Christian, I just met someone
these business plans on nap- through the list and it was a
kins and they were passing scam. After time, I’ve been able
ideas around trying to get them to sniff out [bad listings]. If
funded,” said Galvin. “A friend it looks funny, and if it smells
of mine had money behind his funny, it probably is funny.”
idea, so I said, ‘what the hell, Starting out, Galvin’s first
let’s do it’. It was a fun time.” email of listings had 25 people
After four years, things on the other end. He informed
fell through and Galvin and the Journal that the yesterday’s
his friends parted ways to email contained over 2,500
make their own paths. Even- email addresses. With TixList
PAGE 16 September 29, 2010

Students partake in Smile Train triathlon


Alex Mellion mentary about a 5-year-old girl doing the cycling, Chris is going This will be McDonnell’s sec- who are smarter than you."
Journal Staff named Pinki Sonkar, who lived to be doing the swimming, and ond triathlon, and he says he The club has been respon-
with a cleft palate in one of the Luke is going to be doing the is “not nervous” and is looking sible for about five surger-
I’m sure everyone has poorest parts forward to do- ies since 2008. Each surgery
seen those commercials with of India. Pinki ing even more costs $250, which covers the
the children from third-world eventually got triathlon in the medications and other mate-
countries that need cleft pal- the surgery she years to come. rials the doctors need to per-
ate surgery. All the commer- needed to cor- The Suffolk form the delicate procedure.
cials say that with a small rect the palate, Smile Train has McDonnell and other mem-
donation, you are able to and the film become much bers of the Suffolk Smile Train
help a child get the surgery won an Acad- larger since it will be tabling in the Donahue
that could save their lives. emy Award first came to Suf- lobby on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.
With that in mind, a Suf- for Best Docu- folk, boasting to 5 p.m. They will be taking
folk student decided to do mentary for over 40 mem- donations and providing in-
something about it, and in turn Short Subject. bers and a full formation to those interested
brought the organization that McDonnell E-Board. Mc- about the Smile Train and
provides those surgeries to decided to try Donnell is the what to do to help. Meetings
children in need to the school. and raise even President; senior are held bi-weekly on Tues-
Senior John McDonnell more money Ryan Berry is days during activities period
brought Smile Train, the orga- for the Smile the Vice-Pres- in Donahue 321, and if anyone
nization that has helped over Train and more ident; senior has additional questions or is
600,000 children to date get awareness for Russell Dukett interested in donating, they
the surgery they need, to Suf- cleft palates by is the secretary; should either go to Donahue
folk in 2008, and its member- choosing to run junior Jaleesa 424 or log on to www.smilet-
ship has steadily increased in a “sprint- Irizarry is the rain.org for more information.
in its two years on campus. Photo courtesy of John McDonnell “I applaud the efforts of
style” triathlon treasurer; senior
“I brought Smile Train to with two of his good friends running." The trio is going to Nick Holt is the advertis- everyone in the club, espe-
Suffolk with my friend Brody, [seniors Chris Gray and Luke be participating in is the Brick- ing chair and senior Brody cially my E-board," said Mc-
after we watched a documenta- Auen] who are also part of the man triathlon, which is taking Dodd is the fund raising chair. Donnell. “There’s no cooler
ry called ‘Smile Pinki’,” said Mc- Suffolk chapter of Smile Train. place in Lawrence this Sunday. “We’ve been going strong feeling than giving a child
Donnell. “And we started with “Sprint-style triathlon vary “I’ve been training for the since the first day,” McDon- a second chance at life."
about eight or so members." a little from regular triathlon,” past four months and I’ve been nell explained. “The key is to
Smile Pinki is a short docu- McDonnell explained. “I’ll be constantly in motion," he said. surround yourself with people

Freshman midfielder makes immediate impact


Jessica Bard an Upstate T h e favorite candy and drink.”
Rams receive
Journal Staff New York
news paper
t e a m
spends at
Wolf enjoys playing for
Coach Ernst Cleophat, and
more GNAC
Hailing from Ballston Lake,
, as a first
team all-
least three
or four
has a lot of respect for him
and the energy and enthu-
awards
New York, freshman Monica star. Most hours a day siasm he brings to the team.
Wolf has worked hard to earn i m p o r - together, “[Coach Cleophat] has Junior Leslie Hayden
the starting center midfield tantly, her traveling to played soccer professionally was named GNAC Play-
position on the Suffolk wom- teammates the fields, so he knows a lot about the er of the Week for Sept. 27.
en’s soccer team. Wolf chose love what practic- game,” she said. “Although Hayden had a goal and four
to attend Suffolk University to she brings ing and he is quiet during the games, assists in the Lady Rams'
break out of her rural home- to the field. working he gives motivational half- 6-2 victory over St. Joseph’s.
town and move to the city. " S h e hard, and time speeches, is very support- Freshman Taylor Miran-
The freshman midfielder is is great,” ultimately ive, and [is] always positive. da was named GNAC Rookie
majoring in entrepreneurship said team- participat- She went on to explain that of the Week for the second
and business management. mate Kelly ing in the “[Coach Cleophat] is so hap- straight week. Miranda scored
“So far, I really like it,” Minkus, a games. To py when we win that he can’t her first career hat trick and
she said of the school and her sophomore bond, the even hold himself together." then netted her fourth goal
experiences. In high school, defense- girls have The team beat Simmons of the week in the team's 3-1
Wolf played four years of var- man on had a few College on Sept. 15 by scor- loss to St. Joseph (Conn.).
Photo courtesy of Suffolk Athletics Department ing five goals from four differ-
sity soccer and became cap- the team. pasta par- The men's occer team also
tain her senior year. She was As for col- Monica Wolf (above) has 4 goals and 2 ties, but ent girls. They also beat Em- had a good week. The team
the Section 2 Class-A Player of assists so far for the Lady Rams. manuel on Sept. 18 by scoring had three players named to
lege itself, Wolf’s fa-
the Year while at Burnt Hills Wolf says she has enjoyed the vorite tradition is the candy six goals. This offensive out- the Great Northeast Athletic
Ballston Lake High School in sometimes tough, but reward- bags, which she says they make put, in Wolf’s opinion, speaks Conference Weekly Honor Roll
New York. She was also a first- ing transition from high school. for each other before games. very well of the team and the for the week of September 28.
team all-star her senior season, “We work a lot harder than “We do this thing before progress they have made so Senior midfielder Luis
and she was a Suburban Coun- high school," she said. "I played games where we put all of our far this season. “We are look- Flores, freshman midfielder
cil all-star three years in a row. with the same girls from high names into a hat and whoever’s ing to climb the rankings and Nicholas DiCicco and se-
Along with this list of ac- school for about nine years, so name you pick out, you have ideally make it to first place." nior goalkeeper Jack DeJe-
complishments, Wolf was also it’s been fun learning to play to write that person a letter to sus all recived the honor.
nominated by the Times Union, with a new group of girls.” pump her up and buy her [their]

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