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VOLUME 76, NUMBER 6

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International

Child brides, pg. 5

Opinion

Usher, pg. 9

Sports

Volleyball, pg. 12

October 28, 2015

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Breast Cancer Awareness events sparse

Brigitte CarreiroNews Editor

In the past, SuffolkUniversity has hosted events tohonor Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth, such as “Stand Up forPink.” However, this year there were slim official activitiesplanned or hosted by theuniversity.

According to the NationalBreast Cancer Foundation, Inc.,breast cancer is the secondleading cause of death among

women, with one in eight women receiving a positivediagnosis in their lifetime.National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognizedin October, looks to raiseawareness by encouraging women to do routine self-checks, get mammograms, andraise money for research.

Tim Albers, associatedirector of the Center ofCommunity Engagement,explained that the center

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usually helps students organizethe Making Strides AgainstBreast Cancer Walk in the city.

“They were looking for 200 volunteers on Saturday to helpset up for the walk, and there

was a crew of Suffolk studentsthat assisted with that, too,” Albers said.

Making Strides walks arehosted all over the country,

and the money raised duringthese events is donated to the American Cancer Society tofund research, provide freeinformation and support, andhelp people detect cancer orreduce their risk, according totheir website.

Started in 2002 and for thenext ten years, Communicationsand Journalism department Adjunct Professor NorineBacigalupo, a breast cancersurvivor, kicked off October with events involving hundredsof students and top universityofficials. One event, fullysupported by the athleticdepartment, filled the Ridgewaygym with a sea of studentsforming the shape of the iconicpink ribbon. Now, however,there seem to be less events oncampus that show this degreeof dedication.

“SUPERs are mainly theones running programs

The Pretty in Pink event overlooked Fenway Park,combining important awareness with creativity and fun.

Family Weekend gathers Suffolk community

Family Weekend wasconcluded by the Night of theMuseum event at the Museumof Science on Saturday withgroups from the Performing ArtsOffice providing entertainment while families explored selectmuseum exhibits.

The weekend consistedof a 5K run, a flag footballgame that pitted classesagainst each other, a doubleheader women’s volleyballgame and a “Fun Fair” hostedby the Student Government Association and ProgramCouncil. However, Night at the

Museum in its second year as aFamily Weekend event was thehighlight.

Sometimes referred to asHomecoming, Family Weekendaims to attract alumni as muchas current students and theirfamilies. The Night at theMuseum event, however, was well-attended by a majority offreshmen, who were greatlyimpressed by the turnout.

To freshman KristyFitzpatrick, the large group offirst-year students was a nice

way to bond with her class.“It did end up being a lot offreshmen, which is nice because we were able to have ourfamilies interact and we wereable to be in a really cool partof Boston,” she said. “It really

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Awareness advocated more in previous years

Suffolk University PresidentMargaret McKennaand SGA President

Colin Loiselle (above) made appearances at theNight at the Museum event.

Previously, Breast Cancer Awareness Month featured eventsthat brought the university together in fun, productive ways,

such as with this human pink ribbon in Suffolk’s Ridgeway gym.

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on campus about differenthealth topics, along withthe Counseling, Health, andWellness Department,” saidRachel Barouch, one of the fiveSuffolk University Peer-HealthEducators.

“I don’t believe that thereis any specific reason there areno activities planned for BreastCancer Awareness Month,”Barouch said. “I think the mainissue is our limited resourcesmaking it challenging to havemany activities and events per week.”

Barouch, who confirmedthat the SUPERs did not haveany activities planned for BreastCancer Awareness Month,explained that they have beenexcessively busy as October isalso Alcohol Awareness Month.

She said it is important toprovide information aboutbreast cancer to students,however.

“In the past, we have hadprograms about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I thinkthat it is something we shoulddo again. It’s important to coverall health topics,” Barouch said.

HerCampus SuffolkUniversity hosted a benefitcalled “Pretty in Pink” at TheBleacher Bar inside FenwayPark on Wednesday. Accordingto HerCampus author SydneyFonseca, this is the fifth yearthat the event, which includedfree food from the restaurant, aphoto booth, and a raffle withdifferent prizes, was hosted.

The students fromHerCampus raised funds, which was donated to the AmericanCancer Society. According toFonseca, this year’s Pretty inPink had the highest attendance yet and was an overall success.

Suffolk's take on Night at the Museum

was a great social experiencefor the Suffolk community.”

W!cked, Suffolk UniversityDance Company, Step Team,Rampage, Trxbe, Rhythm, theRamifications, the Musician’sNetwork and Pasion Latinashowed off their talentsin exciting performancesstaggered throughout the night.The performances seemed tobe the biggest hit of the night,

with attendees surrounding the

makeshift stage and cheeringfor their classmates.

“I liked how they had all ofour performance groups there

to keep people entertained andthe science museum exhibits were open,” said freshman BriaHughes.

Though a majority of themuseum was closed during theevent, students and familiesstrolled throughout the openarea, exploring exhibitsfeaturing electricity, ecology,and physics.

The venue gave students a way to connect with their peersand families while visiting apopular Boston attraction.Some freshmen, like Liv Dorak,

attended without their families,

but enjoyed themselvesnonetheless.

“It was really entertainingand intriguing to me. I’m not

from here, so it was fun to goto the science museum,” saidDorak.

A sense of community wasestablished at the Night at theMuseum event, Fitzpatrickshared.

“I think that the socialatmosphere was very positiveand uplifting, and everyone was so proud to be a Ram,” saidFitzpatrick.

President MargaretMcKenna was amongst theattendees who spent the nightmingling with students, parents

and alumni.


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Production studio in the spotlight

Manager Jerry Glendye (top) andbroadcast journalism major

Casey Hall (bottom) are both

familiar with the many steps that gointo producing television.

“We know the truth because

we work behind the scenes;

we make the magic happen.”

-- Shavanae Anderson

Courtesy of Studio 73 Suffolk University Facebook

Courtesy of Studio 73 Suffolk University Facebook

One of Suffolk University’shidden gems lies tucked ina corner of the 73 Tremontbuilding. Studio 73 is abroadcaster’s haven, providingopportunities for any student toget involved in the excitementbehind television production.

Senior Elainy Mata isonly involved in broadcast journalism as a minor, butregularly works in the studio as

a student reporter for Suffolkin the City, a partnership withNew England Cable News.

“This is something I neverthought I could do, but itreally is awesome. I wish everybroadcast student would do it,”

she said.Mata is one of the students

who broadcasts on NECN,producing her own packagesand reporting during live shots.

“We set up cameras andmake sure we’re connected toour TV and NECN so they getour feed,” she said. “As nerve-racking as it is to be in front ofthe camera, it’s really fun.”

Mata said the biggestreward so far has been thereactions she’s gotten received,referencing a package shedid about the Edge for Vetsorganization that received a very positive response.

Senior Casey Hall, another

Suffolk in the City reporter, is abroadcast journalism major andsaid the studio has given him a way to perfect his craft.

“It’s showed me the flawsthat I have and what I need to work on,” he said. “I like the

whole process beforehand andputting together something Imade, like it’s my little baby.”

Jerry Glendye, Studio 73’smanager, said that recognizingone’s progress is a huge benefit

for broadcasters, and students working in the studio can seethat.

“When you start out, you’relearning who you are. When you’re in front of the camera, you’re a different person,” hesaid.

Siobhan Sullivan, a Suffolkgraduate, produced her ownshow in the studio after working for Suffolk in the Cityherself, and said the greatestadvantage of Studio 73 is theopportunity to learn.

“It was very eye-opening.

It really helped us in theclassroom; we grew asstorytellers,” she said. “Thefreedom you have here isamazing.”

Sullivan’s former show, theTemple Street Report, featuredshort, segmented packages thatsummarized the weeks’ topstories.

Similar to Sullivan, seniorMegan Post, a public relationsmajor, has advanced fromproduction assistant as a work

study to a producer of a showshe has revamped, SuffolkInsider.

“I wanted to expand myskills and change up a showto see what it’s like,” she said.

“Learning the different skillsand doing everything thatcomes with it is fun to learnabout.”

Post also credited theCommunication and Journalismdepartment’s ability to providestudents with a full-fledged TVstudio.

“It’s such a draw. Theyallow students to jump in asfreshmen, and it’s evolved a lotso I think they’re adapting,” shesaid.

Not only does Studio 73give student reporters and

producers a chance to showoff their work, but it alsoprovides work study positions,giving students an opportunityto learn the trade in a lessdemanding manner.

Junior Shavanae Anderson isa film studies major that findsgreat benefit from working inthe studio.

“It makes me stay inpractice. I’ve worked in a TVstudio for the past six years,and it’s great because you get

to see how things work,” shesaid. “I’m hoping to work forCBS one day.”

Anderson said that seeinghow everything comes togethergives her an appreciation for allmedia.

“We know the truth because we work behind the scenes; we

make the magic happen. Noteveryone knows how everythingis put together,” she said.

One Studio 73’s largestbenefit is giving CJN studentsa chance to refine their skillsand prepare for careers. Matasaid she is looking toward thefuture, using the studio to

enhance her artistry.“When you’re grabbing

footage, getting interviews itputs into perspective what thereal broadcast world will be,”she said. “It’s better to makemistakes now than in the real world. It gives us a betterplatform to get the job.”


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One of Suffolk University’shidden gems lies tucked ina corner of the 73 Tremontbuilding. Studio 73 is abroadcaster’s haven, providingopportunities for any student toget involved in the excitementof TV production.

Senior Elainy Mata is

SBS optimistic that new major will pay off

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News Briefs

Alumna returns to her roots

A Suffolk alumna has returned to the university to choreographa scene in Professor Wes Savick of the theater department’supcoming play “Doris Day in Belarus.” Sydney Grant has beenacting around Boston since receiving a bachelor’s degree in theater.Grant is currently part of a theater company that performs in theUnited States, Canada, Scotland, and England, and credits hersuccess to Suffolk. “When I first came to Suffolk, I was primarily

just a dancer,” she said. “However, by the time I graduated,I was able to confidently call myself an actress, director, andchoreographer as well,” she said. “Doris Day in Belarus” will actas the theater department’s goodbye to their Black Box Theater, which will be moved with the sell of the Archer building.

NESAD students recognizedfor interior design achievements

Four NESAD interior design students have received the topawards in the Interior Design Career Day event for New Englanddesign students. Megan Campolong, Erin Kenna, Farida Sadiwala,and Alicia Kosasih, students who have either master’s degrees ininterior architecture or bachelor of fine arts degrees for interiordesign from NESAD, were recognized. Monetary prizes, carpetsand chairs from an industry partner, and a one-year membershipto a professional interior design program of their choice were theawards offered.

The Sawyer Business Schooland the College of Arts andSciences will be academicallyconnected for the first time.The creation of a new businesseconomics major produces anopportunity for elements ofboth Suffolk schools to shapestudents’ degrees.

“It is the first of its kind,”said Associate Dean of theSawyer Business School LaurieLevesque. “It is the first major where the faculty is based in theCollege of Arts and Sciences,but it is a Sawyer BusinessSchool core.”

Presently, the CAS has aneconomics major. For potentialeconomics students attendingthe SBS, however, it requiresthem to take this as a doublemajor with one from thebusiness school. Some studentsmay look at the work load ofa double major as a frustratingchallenge for graduating ontime.

Economics is also one ofthe more difficult majors at thecollege. Economics Professor

Jonathan Haughton said, “It isa tough subject, with real toughgrading. More students takeeconomics as a minor ratherthan a major.”

SBS hopes to focus thebusiness economics major onhow businesses work while

keeping it open for otherapplications in a student’sfuture career.

“The [business] economicsmajor is a very capable major,”said Haughton. “It can bemarried, so to speak, with otheraspects of business, such asdata analysis.”

The school also plansto bring in more studentsinterested in economics withthe introduction of the newmajor, according to Haughton.

With the exception of generaleducation classes required forall majors, the three separate

schools at Suffolk do not shareanything. Levesque describedthis partnership between SBSand the CAS as something tolink the divided schools closer.

“This is going to break downthe silos and give students anincredible experience,” sheadded.

Levesque and Haughton arethe two masterminds behindthe new business economicsmajor. Two weeks ago, the twomet with the UndergraduateCurriculum Committee todiscuss what classes will betaught.

“The committee was excited when we presented the major,”Levesque says. “They voted infavor of the major.”

SBS Dean William O’Neill isespecially optimistic about it.

“I think we are going to

have a significant amount ofstudents,” O’Neill said. “I’vetold parents of students, andthere has been a positiveresponse so far.”

Boston College has over1,100 economics majors.O’Neill said Suffolk is lookingto compete with the school interms of enrollment andsupport of the major.

“Economics is usually theone, two, or three major at auniversity,” said O’Neill. “Weare looking to change that. ”

The classes offered forthe major contain a variety

of subjects for prospectivestudents. Undergraduates canlearn theories based on howeconomics play into marketingand how environment andgeography can affect theeconomy of a country.

SBS plans on bringingadvertisements to a Nov. 1open house, with a location tobe determined. The success ofthe business economics majorcould possibly result in othereconomics majors made for thebusiness school. O’Neil said hethinks creating more economics

majors are still up in the air.“For the future? We shallsee,” O’Neil said. “We haveto walk first before we startrunning.”

The new business economics major will link theCollege of Arts and Sciences with the

Sawyer Business School for the rst time,opening up different career options

for students.

Craig Martin/Journal Staff


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INTERNATIONAL April 16, 2014

October 28, 2015PAGE 5 The Suffolk Journal

Too young to wedPatrick Holmes

Opinion Editor

Alexa GagoszInternational Editor

Syrian child brides average ten years junior to husbands

Syria is now home to a war-zone and its people have beenfleeing by the millions.

The focus has mostly beenon the Islamic State (IS), whichhas been fueling these migrantsto leave Syria, but there is alsoa recent, notable factor that iscausing controversy, specificallyin the Netherlands. Some ofthese displaced persons are young girls under the age of 18, who are being married off toolder men as their families fearsexual harassment, accordingto BBC.

More than four millionpeople have fled Syria sincethe beginning of the migrantcrisis and are now considered

persons of concern, accordingto the United Nations HighCommissioner for Refugees(UNHCR).

Many of the refugees whomigrate to the Netherlandsare young girls, between theages of 13 and 15, who arecategorized as “child brides.”Their husbands, who are oftensignificantly older, migrate toreunite with them and, througha loophole in Dutch law, areallowed to do so, according to aBBC report.

“The practice has inflamed

debate about how theNetherlands is respondingto the refugee crisis, withsome arguing it is condoningpedophilia,” said BBC reporter Anna Holligan.

To further the issue, theNetherlands age of sexualconsent is 16, but the countrycurrently recognizes themarriages of young teenagersas long as it is registered intheir home country.

This issue is being broughtinto light because a 14-year-oldgirl, Fatema Alkasem, has gonemissing from a Dutch asylum

center while she was ninemonths pregnant. Without themedical attention she needscombined with the potentialthat her husband has taken heroverseas, Fatema is at greatrisk.

Some public leaders arespeaking out against themarriages.

“A 12-year-old girl with a40-year-old-man - that is not amarriage, that is abuse,” saidDutch politician Attje Kuiken to

BBC. A new amendment will be

put into place in December where partners will only bereunited if they are both overthe age of 18. There have beenmore than 36,000 people who

have entered the Netherlandsthis year during the crisis,according to a report by BBC.

As of Oct. 19, there was atotal of 4,180,631 registeredSyrian refugees, according todata from the UNHCR.

The organization Save theChildren based in the UnitedKingdom focuses their efforts tosave children around the globefrom emergencies, education,poverty, hunger, health, toprotection. The organization

recently put out a report titled,“Too Young to Wed,” whichfocuses on the child bridesthroughout the Syrian crisis.

“Trends show that refugeeSyrian girls in Jordan aremarrying older men, with 48%

of Syrian child brides marryingmen ten or more years olderthan them,” said the report.

The report claimed thatin some situations, arrangedmarriages are held in order toprotect daughters. Although, italso said that it’s to instill theinequalities in gender rolesas it tells the story of Maha, whose name was changed forher protection.

Maha is currently 13 yearsold and already married to a

man who is ten years older .She told Save the Children thatshe wanted to become a doctor,but her father feared sexualharassment in the country sohe married her off.

“I’m pregnant now,” Maha

told Save the Children. “Andthe fetus is very weak becauseI’m so young and my body isn’tready.”

“Syrian married girls aremore likely to drop out ofschool and not engage in workoutside the home,” the reportcontinued. “Child marriagethus serves to perpetuate andreinforce gender inequalityacross a broad spectrum of agirl’s rights.”

Samo, a Syrian refugee from

Aleppo who has been helping ina camp agreed to be interviewedby BBC, telling a story of childthey met at the camp.

“I’m a refugee but I was working there in fooddistribution. I was very moved,”

said Samo to BBC. “I thoughtthe guy was her little brother.When she said, ‘this is my son’,I was shocked. She was 14 yearsold. She accepted her fate, butit’s wrong.”

Politicians in the Netherlands want to protect these younggirls even before the law is putinto place because these girlsare still subject to abuse.

So far, nothing has happenedto help the girls from thesemarriages.

By Flickr user Karl-Ludwig Poggemann

Woman depicted in photo above ed Syria

is now stationed in tent settlements in Greece with her son.She was unnamed for her protection, according to Save the Children.

By Facebook user Save the Children

Total of Syrian refugees:

4,180,631

Total Female

Refugees:

50.3%

Total Male

Refugees:

49.7%

Source: UNHRC

“I’m pregnant now. And the fetus is very weak because

I’m so young and my body isn’t ready.”- Maha, 13


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Opinion: Overage, still restricted

Patricia Negrón Journal Staff

Courtesy of Brenna Gomez

Sophomore marketing major Brenna Gomez is currentlystudying abroad in Madrid, where she is able to

experience all different places in Spain, including Tenerife,which is the most populous island of the seven Canary

Islands. She went there on an astronomy class trip whereshe was able to go to this observatory (above).

Puerto Ricans have been American citizens since theMerchant Marine Act of 1920,also known as the Jones Actgranted citizenship.

The first time I visited theHub was to look at colleges when I was 22. I brought mylicense from Puerto Rico as myform of ID. I figured since it was

passable for the TransportationSecurity Administration atthe airport, it would be goodenough to get into a bar.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

During my two-week visit, I wasn’t allowed in multiple barsand denied alcohol in variousrestaurants, none of whicheven scanned my ID to see if it was legitimate.

Bartenders would oftensay that Puerto Rican licensesare not valid forms of U.S. IDbecause they couldn’t verify its

legitimacy. However, PuertoRican licenses are valid forms

of identification because theymeet all the requirementsnecessary of the Real ID Act of2005.

Boston is filled with studentsfrom all over the world, andbars need to better preparethemselves to accommodateanyone of legal drinkingage who have a valid formof ID. It seems internationalstudents have to wait a longtime, considering these barsstill haven’t invested in proper

ID scanners to confirm thelegitimacy of out-of-statelicenses. The technology exists,so why aren’t we using it inBoston?

About a year ago, two ofmy Puerto Rican friends were visiting and they had the sameproblem. At the first bar, thebouncer consulted with thebartender, who decided thatnone of us could come in. Ishowed him my passport toconfirm the legitimacy of mylicense, but he kept insistingthe other two licenses were fake

IDs so we had to go somewhereelse.

Like New York City, peoplefrom different parts of the world call Boston home, andthe Hub should strive toaccommodate all its citizenslike the Big Apple does. I wentto New York for a weekend overthe summer and I didn’t have asingle problem ordering a beer with my license. All the barshad scanners, which clearlyfacilitated the process for thebouncers on a busy Saturdaynight.

I don’t have a choice butto bring my passport with me when I do go out to prove the

legitimacy of my license. I hatehaving a document like that onme, but without it, my evening’strajectory becomes much morecomplicated. It’s absurd thatthese bars and restaurantshave not invested in properscanners to help bouncers andbartenders determine if the IDis real.

Instead of walking around with my passport, I could buythe Massachusetts Liquor IDcard, but I refuse to pay the$25 fee for it when I have yet tosee one of my American friendsneed one in a bar.

From my personalexperience, the biggestproblem with this law is thatit is applied disproportionately,forcing me as a Puerto Rican tohave my passport on me whenother out-of-state Americancitizens aren’t required.

Instead of walking around with

my passport, I could buy theMassachusetts Liquor ID card, but

I refuse to pay the $25 fee for it when I have yet to see one of my

American friends need one in a bar.

Guatemala is poised for big changes after Sunday’spresidential election. After garnering almost 70 percent ofthe votes, Jimmy Morales is in line to become the nextpresident of Guatemala. Voters might recognize Moralesfrom Guatemalan television, where the incumbent presidentis a former television actor and comedian. While Morales hasno political experience, he has proven that he has the trustof the people. Guatemala, being one of the more financiallyunstable and politically corrupt countries in South Americadue in large part to the former administration’s corruptionring, could stand to have a fresh face in office that thepeople can trust. Morales’s slogan is a simple yet effective,“Neither a corrupt nor a thief.”

World Briefs

Guatemala | New President

Scientology is once again in the news, this time in Belgium.Calls for the investigation of the accuracy surroundingthe church’s finances and practices have slowly been onthe rise since the early 1990s. Many countries have beenskeptical of the validity surrounding the relatively newreligion since its inception. The trial that began in Belgiumon Monday focuses on the possibility that the church

funneled thousands of Euros out of its members, and neverclaimed the funds on its taxes. Accused are 11 high-rankingmembers of the church, as well as two separate groups whoare connected to the group. If the trial results in a guilty verdict, the pseudo-religion could be banned entirely fromthe country.

Belgium | Scientology ban

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The Suffolk JournalARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

October 28, 2015PAGE 7

Fall celebration!Serina Gousby

Asst. Opinion Editor

Fall Fest, the annual varietyshow that has been a partof Suffolk’s performing artsprogram for 42 years, did notfail to entertain the nearlysold-out audience of bothFriday night and Saturdayafternoon shows on Oct. 23and 24. The combination of

the amazing musical numbersof the show choir, a tear- jerking performance from thealumni, and the star-blazingindependent acts, made for aperfect farewell celebration tothe beautiful C. Walsh Theatre.

I cannot think of anotherproduction that is filled withthe amazing talent of Suffolkstudents that also leaves our

AdeleHello

- Colleen D.

Selena GomezSame Old Love

- Patrick H.

DrakeHotline Bling

- Serina G.

Donnie Trumpet & TheSocial Experiment

Sunday Candy- Christian N.

STAFFSOUNDS

university community and visiting families in tears, laughs,and non-stop enjoyment.

It is also dear to my heart, asI was granted the opportunityto be one of the only two seniorindependent acts.

The audience wasenthusiastic for and supportiveof every act and musicalnumber. Opening night onFriday was highly successful, with a special appearance andbrief word from PresidentMargaret McKenna at the start

of the show. Although the show was

highlighting more of thecompany’s history performingat C. Walsh, the independentacts enhanced the show to a whole other level.

The Performing Arts Officedid an excellent job choosingthe independent acts, manyof who were mainly first-year

students. Freshman Jacob Tobey was the first independent act, who sang Ed Sheeran’s “LegoHouse” remarkably. The CapeCod native’s acoustic guitar,charming looks, and smoky voice caught the audience’sattention, and I hope hecontinues to perform at Suffolkas much as he can.

I was honored to be thesecond independent act,performing an original spoken- word poem, titled, “I amnot my hair, but I am.” My

poem reflected on my naturalhair, stating the hilariousstereotypical assumptionspeople have about afro-textured hair on African- American women, and provideda revelation on how my hairshaped me as a person. AlthoughI have done a few spoken-wordperformances at Suffolk events within the last three years, this

was my absolute favorite.Two other independent

acts, Noah Hay and ChristinaTwombly did Tae Kwon Do,bringing confidence and skill tothe stage that I admired.

Also a first-year student,Hay graced the stage in a kiltand included the Star Warstheme song in his performance.

Twombly, who is a part of thecompany and a senior, broughther black belt and Tae KwonDo attire as she showcased hermoves on stage. Following that,

freshman Dorian Kuswantoshocked the audience with hisrock guitar performance ofEddie Van Halen’s “Eruption.”

The last two independentacts were my favorites andowned the stage with strengthand high energy. The adorablefreshman duo, JoJo Nathanand Vanessa Vega, performeda lovely rendition of “Jar of

Hearts” by Christina Perri.JoJo’s ukulele and Vanessa’soutstanding voice blended very well, and it is amazing thatfreshmen orientation broughtthem together as best friendsand fantastic performers.

Jo’lise Grant, aka “Jello,” was a powerhouse. “Don’tStop Believing” by Journey,an all-time favorite and a pastmusical number from a priorFall Fest show, allowed Grantto show off her pipes. Grant’ssing-a-long of the popularchorus created a great momentthat brought everyone in thetheater together.

Aside from theseperformances, the tear-jerkingreunion when alumni singing

“See You Again” by Wiz Khalifaand Charlie Puth sure madea historic mark for the last C.Walsh show. Francisco “Fran P”Pequero impressively re-wrotethe rap verse for the song, which included his story and

what the C. Walsh has done forhis career as a rapper today.

Lastly, the company wasamazing in their various musicalnumbers. The performance thatI admired the most was “ForGood” from “Wicked,” led bySara Remus and Jenna Locke.

Fall Fest was an overallfantastic show, and the yearly tradition will hopefullycontinue in the future in ahome as special as the C. WalshTheatre.

All Fall Fest Photos Courtesy of Dan McHugh


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Third Symphony astounds audienceElizabeth Hadley

Journal Staff

A theatre full of horrormovie fanatics excitedly waited for the opening ofthe final installment of theParanormal Activity series,“The Ghost Dimension 3D,” which premiered on Oct. 22 at AMC Loews Boston CommonTheatre.

Ghost Dimension createdmuch elation with its new

motifs of witchcraft, possessedchildren, and demonism, which were introduced inits predecessor, “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.”

Set during the Christmasseason of 2013, the moviefollows the Fleeges, a youngcouple and their only daughter,Leila, as they move into theirnew home in Santa Rosa,California.

The “new house” effect,a plot line surroundingmoving into a new home, isnot something new to theParanormal Activity series, as it

has been the opening scene ofmany of the other movies.

This is interesting, as thecliché of old, spooky housesis combatted and challenged with the eeriness found in newhomes.

Ryan Fleege, portrayed byactor Chris J. Murray, finds abox in the attic of his new housethat he assumes belonged tothe previous owners. In thebox, he finds old tapes thatdate back to almost twenty-one

Invisible menaces come to life in new installmentSammie Mayaleh

Journal Staff

The silence was deafeningas the audience moved towardthe edge of their seats whilethe curtains were drawn forthe opening night of the ThirdSymphony of Gustav Mahler,a ballet by John Neumeier, onThursday.

The stage first illuminated24 men standing in variousposes wearing nothing buttights and ballet slippers, allprepared to put on their bestperformance.

Boston Ballet is the firstNorth American company topremiere this ballet and only

the fourth in the world.Neumeier is the recipient

of many awards, such as theDance Magazine Award, Orderof Merit of the Federal Republicof Germany, and many more.He was also in charge ofcostumes and lighting for thisproduction.

Six movements throughoutan hour and forty five minutesmade up the show.

Photo Courtesy of Boston Ballet

The entire ballet was done without any sets, and themes were only represented by thecolors of the costumes worn by

dancers.The movements haddifferent titles to describe whatNeumeier wanted the dancingto represent.

The first movementrepresented Yesterday, thesecond movement Summer, thethird movement Autumn, thefourth Night, the fifth Angel,and the sixth What Love TellsMe.

The first movement,matched the symphony, andpresented boisterous movesperformed by the male dancers.

Summer featured the

company sporting ornate yellow and orange costumes. All 250 costumes were made of500 yards of lycra and silk that was custom-dyed in 40 colors,according to the playbill.

The fourth movementlasted ten minutes, and wasperformed in silence by onlytwo men and one woman:Lasha Khozashvili, Paulo Arrais,and Anais Chalendard.

“I believe that dance, in itsessence, is the living shape ofemotion,” Neumeier said onthe choreography of this ballet,

according to the playbill.Lead ballet dancerKhozashvili, who has been amember of The Boston Balletsince 2010, was only off stagefor three minutes during theentire show.

“The hardest thing aboutbeing in this ballet is thestamina needed to perform inthis performance to the best ofhis ability,” Khozashvili said ina behind-the-scenes interviewby Vimeo.

The company dancers put ina total of 60 days of rehearsalfor this performance, while the

male dancers put in an extra200 hours on top of that.

Audience member LisaSheppard said she was inspiredby the performance andinterpreted it as the world andits creation.

“I could really see the storyof the Bible and how the worldgot bigger as the ballet wenton,” Sheppard said.

“I feel as though this is the

years ago, along with a highlycomplex camcorder.

The strange camcorder isan important plot factor in themovie, as Ryan quickly discoversthat the camera can pick upbizarre, dust-like particles thathover in place and can be seenonly through that camera. Thisis what is later explained as the“ghost dimension.”

This aspect of the film istruly what makes it unique incomparison to both its sistermovies and competing horrormovies. Since the movie was in

3D, the “ghost dimension” wasa nearly tangible experience.The state-of-the-art

graphic design put into thisproduction empowered themovie and provided a totallynew experience for Paranormal Activity enthusiasts.

The audience is shownthe content of the tapes andquickly recognize that Katieand Kristi, characters from aprevious installment in theseries, are actually the youngergirls from “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,”and consequently, the girls that

lived in the house 21 years ago. A twist that bewildered the

audience occurred when Kristiis shown in one of the tapesdescribing what objects andfurniture the Fleeges broughtto the house with them, eventhough the tape is over twenty years old.

Leila Fleege, the youngdaughter of the main characters,begins to demonstrate that shecan communicate with an entitynamed Toby. The interesting

incident here is that as Ryancontinues to watch more of thetapes, he finds that Kristi wasalso communicating with anevil spirit called Toby.

This is a turning point forthe entire plot of the moviebecause Ryan is starting to

type of ballet that could be seenevery night and would alwaysfind new things to understand.”

The Third Symphony ofGustav Mahler dropped jaws.There was no need for an

intermission, as the showflew by in the blink of aneye. The energy, passion, andtalent shown on the stage wassomething that does not oftencome around.

realize that he can capture andrecord visual proof of Tobythrough the camcorder andstarts to believe his daughteris slowly being possessed bythe spirit that has haunts thehouse.

Overall, “Ghost Dimension”

was definitely a jumpy yetfun movie to watch. The 3Dexperience and the flashbacksbetween older Paranormal Activity movies that wovetogether in the end made thefilm unique, palpable, andthrilling.

Tickets are on sale on fourth floor Donahue.


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STAFF EDITORIAL

The Suffolk JournalOPINION


By Wyatt Costello

Music video tries to inspire changeKatie Dugan Journal Staff

Racism is not only thrivingin headlines of stories, such asTrayvon Martin and Charleston,but it is also saturated in subtlecues throughout society.

This became apparent uponthe release of an interactivemusic video for Usher’s newsingle, “Chains”. This exclusiveexperience, titled “Don’t Look Away,” is an effort to make

people think about the racialdivide in the U.S.When the viewer plays the

video, their laptop webcamactivates so the video willonly play when the vieweris looking at the screen. The webcam software detects theireye movements. If they were tolook away from the screen orat another tab, the webcam willpick up on it and the music willstop playing.

The video also highlightsthe faces of eight different menand women along with theirname and a short summary of

the incident that killed them.One of the leading causes ispolice violence.

The individuals includeTrayvon Martin, Rekia Boyd,Caesar Cruz, Ramarley Graham,Kendrick Johnson, MarlonBrown, Andrew Joseph, andSean Bell.

The video confronts racialinjustice in a way I have never

seen before.“The reality is that racial

bigotry diminishes the livesof too many people in ourcountry,” said Usher in a

statement to Rap-Up, an onlinemusic news outlet. “We have tocome together as a country tosolve these problems, and thisis one way I can contribute.”

Usher’s message speaks volumes about racial tensionsin the U.S. over the past few years. The title of the projectmakes a huge statement abouthow this country is handling

provocative issues such as this.Rather than admit there are

systematic inequalities thatmake being black in the U.S.extremely difficult, the media

portrays black men and womenas violent criminals and claimsit is the officers who are the victims.

After the #BlackLivesMatter was given popular attention,many people decided to start#AllLivesMatter, which againsilenced the voices of menand women who are alreadystruggling to have their voices

heard by making the hashtaguniversal instead of focusingon a certain demographic.

The sad truth is that we livein a point in time when society

still sees color distinction. If I were to say, “I don’t see race,”it could mean, “I don’t seehow race is relevant in today’ssociety.” Inadvertently, thiscould be seen as racism sincerace is relevant to today’ssociety and is still affectingpeople of color.

Ultimately, it seems that this was what Usher’s purpose was

behind the video. The videograbs the reader’s attentionand makes them look at what ishappening now.

It is long overdue that

people stop looking at racismlike it’s not their problem justbecause it isn’t happening tothem.

It is a problem.It is not only the problem

of white people, but also theproblem of Americans. Whitepeople had the power to createracism, and they have thepower to end it.

Courtesy of Usher’s Facebook page

Screenshot of the “Chains” video by Usher feat. NAS and Bibi Bourelly

“Chains” keeps people looking into the eyesof unarmed victims of racial injustice.

Every Halloween, com-plaints over outrageous cos-tumes are almost as much of atradition as the holiday itself.While most people who put ona costume for the night wantto have fun and look silly, oth-ers use the holiday as an op-portunity to degrade others.

Consider the “Call MeCaitlyn” outfit that has madeheadlines recently -- it is cur-rently the most popular cos-tume of the year, according toTMZ. For some, the costumemay seem like a jab at CaitlynJenner’s and the rest of theKardashians’ fame and noto-riety. For others, it’s funny tosee a bunch of men dressed upironically as the former gold

medalist in her new body.But for transgender people

who see “Call Me Caitlyn” ontheir screen -- or even worse,on somebody attending thesame party -- it directly mockstheir identity. Imagine walk-ing into a Halloween party this weekend only to find a grouplaughing at a farce of the most

visible celebrity who shares your identity.

The Caitlyn outfit is onlyone example. Halloween hasno set list of acceptable, polit-ically correct costumes. Thereshouldn’t be one.

But if you’re dressing upfor Halloween this year, con-sider these questions instead:Why did I pick this costume,to have fun or to make fun ofsomeone? And, could I ruinsomeone’s night by puttingon this costume, by puttinghim or her in an uncomfort-able or unsafe position?

If someone might be trulyupset by it, ask yourself this:Is it even worth it to wear itin the first place?


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A WORD

FROM SGA

PAGE 10 October 28, 2015

Should children have a say?Patricia Negrón

Journal Staff

Hello Suffolk Students, Suffolk held its annual

Family Weekend this weekend to show families what life is like here atSuffolk University.

The events were kicked

off on Friday night at 20Somerset with a WelcomeReception and a toast fromPresident McKenna.

The night continued withthe first of two Fall Fest “AFarewell to the C. Walsh”performances.

Congratulations to all theperformers and those whocontributed to the final FallFest at the C. Walsh!

The fun continuedSaturday morning with theStampede Fun Run whereprizes were handed out to

the first and second male andfemale runners. Immediatelyfollowing the race, the Oddsclasses, 2017 and 2019 tookthe victory in the annualOdds vs.

Evens flag football game.Following those competitionsSGA and Program Councilco-sponsored the Family FunFair where families were welcomed to come playgames and get their phototaken as a keepsake.

The weekend finale tookplace Saturday night at theBoston Museum of Science

where Suffolk students, theirfamilies, President McKennaand even faculty membershad the place to themselves.

Dinner was provided as well as the use of exhibitsand performances fromfavorite Suffolk performinggroups. We hope everyonehad a great time celebrating with their families!

Last week the Directorof Facilities, Jim Wallace,attended at the SGA meetingto hear concerns fromstudents.

A reminder that SGAgeneral meetings are everyThursday from 1-2:15in Somerset B18 and allstudents are welcome!

- Student Government

Association

Performing medically-unnecessary surgeries onchildren’s reproductive organsshould not be encouraged by themedical community, yet parentsare constantly pressured bytheir children’s physicians todo so. The problem is not thatdoctors have the ability toperform these surgeries, butrather that the child’s consentis not received.

When talking about thesubject of bodily integrity,

people usually think it refersto the pro-choice argumentthat defends a woman’s rightto decide what happens to and within her own body. However,similar to pro-choice, bodilyintegrity encompasses bothgenders’ rights to their ownbodies and what happens tothem.

I agree with bodily integritybecause my belief is that evenchildren should have the rightto their own bodies. Justbecause a child is not of agedoes not mean that they should

forfeit all bodily rights to theirparents, doctors or the state.In an article written for the

Duke Law Journal discussingbodily integrity, Law ProfessorB. Jessie Hill defends the

notion that “minors do possessa constitutional right to bodilysecurity and autonomy—in

at least some contexts evenagainst their parents.”Children should have a right

to decide what happens to theirbodies that is not medicallynecessary. All operations oralterations that do not fit inthis category should be up tochildren themselves, when theirminds are developed enough tomake an intellectual decision.

The right to bodily integrity

should also cover protectionfrom unnecessary intersexsurgeries. According to theIntersex Society of North

America, intersex “is a generalterm used for a variety ofconditions in which a personis born with a reproductiveor sexual anatomy thatdoesn’t seem to fit the typical

definitions of female or male.”Sometimes it is not discoveredat birth or even during puberty

that a person is intersex.The surgeries performed onintersex babies are sometimesmedically necessary, like when a child is born withouta urinary opening. But toooften these surgeries areperformed because the child’sreproductive or sexual organsdo not measure up to thedoctor’s or parent’s standards.

ISNA developed a ruler

called the Phall-O-Meter todemonstrate the currentmedical standards that are oftenused to determine if the child is

a girl or a boy. Depending onthe child’s measurements, anoperation will be performed toturn the child into a boy or agirl.

To go even deeper into

the issue of bodily integrity,medical research has foundthat circumcision has medical

benefits. Although KidsHealthprovides this information, thereis evidence that says differentlyabout circumcision.

Doctors OpposingCircumcision, a nonprofitcomposed of doctors onan international level,cites research connectingcircumcision to PTSD andanxiety later in life. I tend tothink circumcision is a painfulsurgical operation that is notmedically necessary, and thatit should be the child’s decisionto do so.

Moreover, like circumcision,

piercing a baby’s ears at birthis usually performed in thehospital soon after they areborn. This is a cultural customin many places, but piercing achild’s ears based on her femaleorgans seems wrong to me.This custom is based on theassumption that the child is agirl, and that as a girl, she will want to pierce her ears.

I don’t blame parents forhaving followed through withthese cultural customs, but I dothink that the customs shouldchange. Children’s bodily

integrity should be respected.Later in life, they might decideto pierce their ears or havesurgery performed, but itshould definitely be their ownchoice.

Patrick HolmesOpinion Editor

A feminist throughout the years

By Flickr user StudioTempura

An 81-year-old womanseems to understand the realmof gender more than most ofthe people in the world. She isa leading feminist in the U.S.,a place that needs to becomesafer for women. Not only doesthe U.S. need to be safer, butthe entirety of the world does.

Gloria Steinem has not heldback from doing what she wants in her lifetime. For many

years, she has been an iconicfeminist for women of all agesto look up to. In fact, since the1960s, Steinem has been anadvocate for women’s rights inthe feminist movement.

She stated in a recent NPRinterview that two of the mostimportant issues women facetoday are violence against women and the fight forreproductive rights. She also went on to say that the mostdangerous place for a woman is

in her own home.It is hard to believe that a

woman’s home is not a placedesirable for safety since it is

often said that people shouldstay inside their homes tobe safe. Domestic violenceis something talked aboutoccasionally, but is everyonealways listening?

“The most important issuesare those to the women whoare listening,” said Steinem.This elaborates on the fact thatif women are paying attentionto the advocates they need, the women will be heard.

As someone who is part

of a group of people beingpersecuted, it is easy for me tounderstand and empathize withSteinem’s views. Ultimately,

we share the same values for wanting all people to be equal.

There is nothing that limitssomeone who is actively fightingfor something progressive,such as human rights.

With Steinem being 81 andI 18, there is an immense agerange of activists and people who can change in between. Ifa person wants to change, theycan, regardless of age.

With that being said, thereis usually a reason for change.

Being a gay man prompted meto want to fight for my rights,

and it opened my eyes to otherpossibilities around me. Thisone aspect of myself made iteasier for me to see the needfor equality.

I think a similar thinghappened for Steinem. Beinga women, she wanted to fightfor her own rights and realizedalong the way that everyonedeserves their innate rights.Even at her age, she is stillfighting for them.

Steinem even went so faras to say that at the age of60, she felt as if she was againfree from gender roles. She no

longer felt the need to be girlyor do things categorized forgirls. This freedom gave her theability to do what she wanted.She no longer thought of hergender as a restrictive force.

“For Steinem, doing whatshe wants means continuing tospeak out about the political,social and economic barriers to women’s rights,” said NPR. Sheseems to be keen on keepingher feminist legacy alive wellbeyond her time.

Photo courtesy of the Gloria Steinem Facebook Page


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Red Sox rallying for John FarrellSharyn Gladstone

Journal Contributor

After an active offseason theBoston Red Sox began the 2015season with high expectations,but ended with their third lastplace finish in the past four years.

During the offseason,then-General Manager BenCherington vowed to fix theteam. He splurged on two freeagent bats in Hanley Ramirezand Pablo Sandoval andassembled a rotation full of

number four and five starters,rather than acquiring an ace tofill the void left by the departedJon Lester.

Cherington’s failure to makesufficient moves in anotheroffseason led the Red Soxownership to bring in DaveDombrowski as their presidentof baseball operations.

Cherington, who would haveto report to Dombrowski, choseto resign rather than stay withthe team. Mike Hazen has sincebeen hired as the new GM.

In August, Manager JohnFarrell had a hernia surgery,

and Bench Coach Torey Lovullotook over the helm in hisabsence. It was soon discoveredfrom the procedure that Farrellhad stage-one lymphoma, and would need to undergo overfour months of chemotherapyto rid himself of this curableform of the disease.

Interim Manager ToreyLovullo would continue tomanage in Farrell’s place.

The team rallied behindLovullo in Farrell’s absence,showing signs of life for thefirst time since their season-

opening series against thePhillies.The team scored 37

runs in the two gamesfollowing Farrell’s clubhouseannouncement of his diagnosis.

Second-baseman DustinPedroia told reporters, “It’s your family. Your first reactionis shock. The next reaction is,‘How do we get him better?’ And he’s going to start thatprocess soon.”

It became a team priority to win, playing for Farrell.

Under Lovullo, the team went 28-21, compared to a

50-63 under Farrell. Veteranslugger David Ortiz shined,reaching the 500 home runplateau while showing nosigns of slowing down, even at39-years-old.

Youngsters Mookie Bettsand Xander Bogaerts flashedpositive signs for the future ofthe franchise with consistentnumbers all season, like ashining beacon for the future.

On the downside, HanleyRamirez was hurt multiple

times, missing almost allof the games that Lovullomanaged. Pablo Sandoval alsounderperformed, a trend hefollowed all season.

Cherington’s decision tohave Ramirez play left field without ever having played theposition at the major league

level proved costly, as Ramirez was one of the worst defensiveplayers in baseball with a .984fielding percentage.

Decisions like these beg thequestion: Do teams play badlybecause of personnel decisionsor managerial decisions?

According to The BostonGlobe, the team’s successunder Lovullo impressed manymembers of the front office ofboth the Red Sox and otherteams around the league.

Members of the front officeand ownership were impressedby his managerial skills. It alsoleft them thinking: what aboutFarrell?

Dave Dombrowski had atough decision to make, andmany wondered how he wouldhandle the situation.

Who would manage theteam in 2016? Dombrowskicontinuously claimed that ifFarrell were healthy enough,then he would return.

After the team finished with a 78-84 record, fans andthe front office ended upreasonably satisfied as a resultof the team’s late improvement.

During the last month anda half of the 2015 season,the team looked like they were driven by John Farrell’s

team completely reshaped.Still, they played poorly.Farrell underwent six

months worth of chemotherapyin eight weeks. He’s a fighter.

The team fought for himin his absence. Farrell is inremission and will be returningto manage next season.

There was popular opinionthat Lovullo become the fulltime manager.

There was even speculationthat Farrell getting cancer is what saved his job.

One can’t help but wonder ifthe team improved because of achange in manager or a changein atmosphere.

Dombrowski countered the

move to keep Farrell by signingLovullo to a two-year extensionas bench coach that wouldrequire him to veto the rightto pursue any open managerialpositions in baseball.

Surprisingly, Lovullo didn’t want to leave to pursue abigger job.

This move proves howintelligent Dombrowski iscompared to Cherington. Heprotected his new team as ifhe’d been on board for years.

By keeping Lovullo on, theteam has a proven managerthat could step in should Farrellbecome ill again.

Many changes are comingthis offseason, one includingthe hiring of new GM MikeHazen, that are going reshapethis team into a contenderagain. They have the pieces todo it. With a better roster, theteam will have no excuse but toimprove.

Should Farrell managethe team into yet anotherpoor finish, expect him to beremoved from his managerialposition.

It’s highly unlikely that

Farrell would leave the teamthough, as he would likely getbumped up to a front officeposition. The Sox could thenturn to Lovullo, who they haveseen do the job well.

The front office has changed,and soon so will the team.There will be new additionsand many subtractions to theroster. Some things are themanager’s fault, but sometimesit’s the team they’re given.

Will Farrell stay healthy andsuccessfully manage the team,or will Lovullo take over if theteam has another poor start?

Will the team keep playingfor John as hard as they didunder Lovullo, or did they onlystart living up to their potentialbecause they had something toplay for?

Changes are coming and theteam is going to be expected to win.

The team will have to waitto see how Farrell handlesthe new team, and decide hisfuture from there.

diagnosis announcement.This was reminiscent of the

2013 World Series ChampionRed Sox team that cametogether as a symbol for hopeafter the Boston MarathonBombing. That improbablerun came after a last placefinish in the 2012 season under

short-tenured manager Bobby Valentine.

Farrell was brought in asmanager from the Toronto BlueJays along with Lovullo, who would be promoted from firstbase coach to bench coach.

Farrell led the team to aWorld Series championship inhis first season as manager. Theteam finished in the cellar in hissecond and third seasons, justas they had before his arrival.The roster was overhauled, the

By Flickr user Keith Allison

“Your first reaction is shock. The next reaction is, ‘How do weget him better?’ And he’s going to start that process soon.”

- Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia told reportersspeaking about John Farrell.


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The Suffolk JournalSPORTS


Team standings

Men’s Soccer:

1. Johnson & Wales (R.I.) | 8-1

2. Mount Ida | 7-1-1

T-3. Norwich | 6-3

T-3. St. Joseph’s (Maine) | 6-3

5. Emmanuel | 4-4-1

Women’s Volleyball:

1. Rivier | 10-0

2. Johnson & Wales (R.I.) | 8-1

3. Emmanuel | 8-2

4. St. Joseph’s (Maine) | 7-3

5. Simmons | 6-4

Women’s Soccer:

1. Lasell | 10-0-1

2. Johnson & Wales (R.I.) | 9-1-1

3. Emmanuel | 8-2-1

4. Simmons | 8-3

5. Saint Joseph (C.T.) | 6-4-1

Note: all standings are overall records

Lady Rams Volleyball deserve a crowdConnor Peterson

Journal Contributor

Courtesy of Suffolk Athletics

The Lady Rams Volleyball team at a game earlier in 2015.

If you were to watch a volleyball game -- men’s or women’s -- at the college levelor above, I guarantee you would be surprised.

The skill level, the intensity,and the passion that volleyballplayers have for their sport andtheir team is on par with morepopular sports like basketball,hockey, or soccer.

The fast-paced nature of thesport is certainly what drivesits recent popularity, but whydoes it still go unsupported andunwatched by so many?

Fan support is an extremelypowerful tool used by sportsteams since the beginning ofcompetition, yet our women’steam here at Suffolk doesnot experience much, if anysupport.

Granted, this season has notbeen their best, sitting at 7-19 with two games left to play inthe season.

However, given the team’sextremely young composition

of players -- only oneupperclassmen, senior rightside hitter Caitlyn Mockler --the team is built for the future.

Freshmen utility starTalia Lombardo has had anextremely impressive firstseason, racking up 118 kills,

52 service aces, and 237 digs.She and five other starters willreturn for next season andhope to capitalize on the unityand team chemistry created

this year. As a whole, however, our

team and the sport in generalneeds to be given a chanceby sports fans everywhere,but specifically on Suffolk’scampus.

The womens game is

already starting to catch onacross the nation collegiately,as over 16,000 schools betweenthe three divisions sponsor a varsity team, according to the

NCAA. At the high school level, it is

actually the third most popularsport across the nation, behindonly basketball and track andfield, according to a survey doneby the National Federation ofState High School Associations

in 2012. Clearly it is a growingsport nationwide for women.

At the Olympic level, theU.S. women’s team is fresh off asilver medal finish in the 2012

games in London with the menfinishing in fifth place.

At least at the elite level, itshows that women’s volleyball

in our country is gettingstronger and growing in talent.

Youth organizations aregaining mass amounts ofparticipation as well.

More than 50 club volleyballassociations are located inNew England alone, accordingto the New England Regional Volleyball Association.

At all levels, from youthto professional, women’s volleyball is coming alive, andfor good reason. It’s abouttime we realized it and startedshowing support for our ownteam.

There’s no reason aschool with more than 4,000undergraduates can’t get adecent showing to a homegame.

For most freshmen, that’sliterally right down the street.

However, with their finalhome game last Saturday in atri-match split with Emmanueland Albertus Magnus, there won’t be any opportunities leftthis year to see them.

Keep them in mind for next year, when they will be older,stronger, and better.

Go Rams.

Game versus Jets a playoff previewTrevor Morris

Journal Staff

“We just didn’t do enoughthings well today, it’s obvious,”said Patriots Head CoachBill Belichick after the 2011divisional round against theNew York Jets, a game in whichthe Patriots lost 28-21 and were eliminated from the NFLplayoffs.

Almost four years later,following a win against saidJets, it would not be unviableto ask the question: Would theJets be able to come into New

England again in the playoffsand send us packing like 2011?

The Patriots are playinga surreal brand of footballright now, behind the play ofquarterback Tom Brady.

The 38-year-old leads theleague in passing touchdowns with 16, and is second in passing yards with 2,054, trailing onlySan Diego Chargers quarterbackPhilip Rivers, who has 2,452.

As for the Jets, they have arevamped offense with running

said, “The strength of NewEngland’s defense so far hasbeen its ability to rush the

passer and create chaos byforcing quarterbacks into errantthrows, thereby protecting anew-look secondary that has yetto be tested. Opposing teamshave been able to move the ballon the ground. The Patriotshave struggled stopping therun most weeks, and that wasthe case again last week in Indy when Frank Gore averaged six yards a pop.”

Perillo suggests the biggesthole in the Patriots’s defenseis their cornerbacks. WhileCornerback Malcom Butlerhas held his own, covering the

likes of Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Colts widereceiver T.Y. Hilton, the younggroup of corners has not beenfully tested.

Brandon Marshall was heldin check this past week, but hehad to be double covered theentire game.

Giving the Jets more time togame plan, as well as improveas the season progresses, maynot bode as well a second timearound for the Patriots

back Chris Ivory averaging100 yards per game, along with wide receiver Brandon

Marshall, who has found newlife with the Jets, averaging 96 yards per game.

Quarterback-wise, the Jetshave gone with Ryan Fitzpatrickafter Geno Smith went down with a jaw injury due to alocker room altercation with aformer teammate.

But even with the improvedoffense, the Jets’s biggestasset has been their defense. Armed with elite cornerbackDarrelle Revis and one of thebest defensive lines in theNFL, the Jets have proven tobe a formidable opponent once

again in a playoff setting.The Patriots have had a

tough time with the Jets in thepast. Given this, it would be aneven more meaningful game. It very well has the makings of atrap game for the Patriots.

The Patriots defense hasbeen shown to have some holesand is definitely not on thesame level as last year’s SuperBowl winning squad.

In an article for PatriotsFootball Weekly Paul Perillo

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