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La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons The Collegian University Publications 4-18-2019 The La Salle Collegian Vol. 92 Issue 21 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/collegian
COLLEGIAN
THE LA SALLE
est. 1931
Philadelphia, Pa. Vol. 92, Issue 21 April 18, 2019
Living Learning Communities
experience successful pilot year
were introduced as an optional Signum Fidei. The LLCs, which success, cultivating a supportive Soufleris says that “we will know
Elyssa Loughlin living accommodation for the are all housed in St. Katherine’s environment and providing an more after a full year of having
Editor Class of 2022, who had three Hall, were introduced as a even greater sense of community LLC’s but…we believe it has
new communities to choose from: retention method to fulfill the goals through unique opportunities for impacted retention and success for
As the spring semester comes Creative and Performing Arts, of Momentum 2022. faculty and student interaction the students who have chosen to
to a close, so does the inaugural Wellness and Mindful Living Initial results suggest that the around specific interests.” Vice live on one of the LLC floors.”
year of the Living Learning and World Cultures joined the LLCs have been successful in their President of Student Affairs
Communities (LLCs). The LLCs previously established LLC, goals of “strengthening academic and Enrollment Services, Dawn See LLC Page 4
Brothers
celebrate
Fr. James Martin lectures on
St. John LGBTQ+ in Catholic Church
Baptist de
Noted priest speaks at annual Pacem in Terris lecture
La Salle
Nicholas Puleo Selena Bemak
Staff Editor
The Christian Brothers rarely sleep Yesterday, Father James Martin
in. Rather, the Brothers prefer to delivered a lecture in the Founder’s
wake up as early as 4:15 a.m. to begin Hall auditorium titled “Building
their day. Some choose to engage in a Bridge: Showing Respect and
private prayer and meditation against Welcome to LGBT People in the
the backdrop of the morning sunrise, Catholic Church,” as part of the
while others choose to enjoy a few University’s annual Pacem in
extra minutes of peaceful slumber. Terris Lecture Series. Martin’s
Regardless, the Brothers, 35 in views are considered controversial
number, make sure to gather by 7 within the Church for his stance on
a.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel in their LGBTQ+ rights.
residence on the Hansen Quad for Martin, a Jesuit priest, spoke to a
mass, while many students are only sizeable crowd about the Catholic
just getting up for the day ahead. Church’s complicated relationship
After enjoying breakfast together, with the LGBTQ+ community.
in which stories — many of which are His main points discussed how
about experiences with students — Catholics can welcome LGBTQ+
are exchanged, the Brothers venture people into the Church. Martin’s
out of their residence to spend the discussion included a reminder
day in their various ministries around to the audience that LGBTQ+
campus. While some of the Brothers Catholics are still Catholics and
leave dressed in a shirt and tie rather how Catholicism served people on
than a traditional robe and rabat, the margins throughout its history.
or collar, all of the men leave with In his lecture, he also
the same goal that has guided their acknowledged the Church’s past
work for over three centuries: to be complications with the LGBTQ+
committed educators. community. He noted that
“We teach and touch the hearts although Pope Francis’s relatively
of our students,” said Br. Joe tolerant stance on homosexuality
Grabenstein, the University’s head has opened the conversation
archivist, who has spent the past 27 within the Church to a greater
years at La Salle. degree, the Pope has not reached a
To Grabenstein, that mantra sums full understanding on how to fully
up the over 300-year-old Lasallian accept LGBTQ+ people within the La Salle University
educational tradition that all Brothers Church. Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered in the Founder Hall’s auditorium for Father James Martin’s
have been called to live out in their According to Martin, his interest lecture, titled, “Building a Bridge: Showing Respect and Welcome to LGBT People in the Catholic Church.”
daily lives. in LGBTQ+ people’s relationship
This year, the University, along with the Catholic Church stemmed
with the international Lasallian
community, is honoring that tradition
from the Pulse nightclub shooting
in Orlando in 2016. According to
INDEX
through a celebration of the 300th Martin, he was moved by the Pulse News 2-4 A&E 10-11 WikiLeaks founder arrested
anniversary of the death of St. John Night Club shooting and distraught
Baptist de La Salle, the founder of over the lack of response from the
Politics 5 Kicks 12 Julian Assange detained at
the Institute of the Brothers of the Catholic Church in the aftermath Commentary 6-7 CAKE 13 Ecuadorian Embassy in London
Christian Schools. Page 5
of that incident. Features 8-9 Sports 14-16
See BROTHERS Page 8 bemaks1@student.lasalle.edu
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2 NEWS April 18, 2019
Playing games in class does
not have to be a bad thing
Explorer Café shows how games can be pedagogically valuable
strength. He shared that it facetiming her grandparents
Renee Olivett is important to be able to and watching a movie with
Staff access positive emotions, her classmates. For physical
Last Wednesday, April 10 even in times of pain well-being, which is the
in an Explorer Café titled or distress. One of the body’s ability to withstand
“Gameful Education,” ways he did this was by stress and restore itself,
Carolyn Plump, an associate googling baby animals on Kauffman had the audience
professor of management his phone, something he ball their fists and raise
and leadership, along had all café participants them over their head for 5
with four of her students, do. Plump noted that seconds. Some of her other
presented on applying game seeing baby animals sparks favorite activities were
design to college courses. feelings of joy and that it playing an instrument or
Plump was inspired to is important to experience playing with a pet.
use games in her classroom three positive emotions for Plump finished the
by the Jane McGonigal every negative emotion in café by discussing the
book, “Superbetter.” For order to have the strength to strengths and weaknesses
one of her fall semester push through obstacles and of including games. Almost
courses, she added typical adversity. Wilson’s other every student said that
elements of video games favorite mental power-ups it required a lot of extra
to inspire her students to included using a gratitude time as students had to
perform their best. These jar and taking a break define weekly goals and
elements included things from technology for short then journal about their
like “villains,” which were periods of time. experiences. Plump agreed
different obstacles students Taylor Kauffman finished with this and added that
determined that would keep Smithsonian National Zoo by speaking about social she often felt rushed
them from doing well, and Viewing pictures of baby animals is a gamified way to destress for student Alex Wilson. and physical well-being. through the material
“quests,” which pushed Social well-being is the because of time they had
students to set goals. The included procrastination, Some of Plump’s students She would listen to court ability to seek support from lost focusing on the games.
class worked together sticky chair, or not wanting from last semester presented cases, research a topic of family and friends in order Although, the students did
to set quests and name to get up and do something, on each of these aspects and her choosing and try new to feel better. Taylor had say that it increased their
their villains. Examples and Netflix Necromancer, the activities they did to activities. She also had café everyone at the café shake motivation and that they
of quests included “beat or watching too much TV. build resilience. participants do a simple hands with the person next felt more positive after
the clock,” where if every To fight these villains, and Kathiana Cajuste spoke mental exercise of snapping to them for five seconds. reflecting on what they had
student came to class on to build resilience, students about mental well-being. 50 times straight. Plump Plump noted that physical accomplished. Kauffman
time Plump, would bring engaged in powerups every She noted that motivation, shared that completing any contact with someone also shared that she felt
her dog and “Spot Check,” week. These powerups focus and willpower are challenge, no matter how raise oxytocin levels in the more connected with her
where Plump promised focused on four main aspects essential to achieving small, builds mental focus brain, which makes people class than she had in other
bagels if everyone in class of well-being: mental, any goal. She did lots and discipline. feel loved and supported. classes because of the
was alert and responsive. emotional, social and of activities in order to Alex Wilson then spoke Kauffman said other things program.
Examples of villains physical. build mental resilience. on building emotional worked for her too including olivettr1@student.lasalle.edu
Financial reality fair divulges students
to the expenses of life after college
Elizabeth McLaughlin to spend a large portion learn. Marguerita Cheng,
Staff of their salary on rent or a contributor for Forbes,
On Friday, April 12, the forgo such a cost and live said, “the consequence of
Career Center and TruMark with their parents. The not addressing financial
Financial hosted a financial volunteer explained that literacy is students
reality fair for students the best option depends graduating from college
from all disciplines. Held not only on salary but with daunting amounts of
in the Founder’s Hall also on other monthly credit card and student loan
Atrium, the fair promoted commitments, such as loan debt.” Such a scenario is
financial awareness by debt. Jeanne Rodriguez, pervasive among college
helping students understand a freshman marketing students. But the problem
otherwise complicated major, was assigned the of addressing financial
financial jargon. There were field of engineering. Such literacy does not end with
14 stations, all dedicated a job came with some one demographic; a study
to a different aspect of pretty hefty student loans, by the Financial Industry
budgeting basics that were so Rodriguez decided Regulatory Foundation
manned by volunteers. to live at home with her estimated that almost
Upon their arrival, students parents to save money two-thirds of Americans
were handed a booklet for other expenses, like could not pass a financial
containing job information, transportation and food. literacy test. For years,
salary, debt and other By the end of the fair, the consumer market has
important numbers for their Rodriguez stated that Jacob Garwood been unable to properly
financial plan. Then they she felt she had “a deeper The atrium of Founder’s Hall was packed with attendees and volunteers for the fair. understand exactly what it
visited each station and understanding of what [she] is that they are buying into.
chose from a list of options should and shouldn’t spend responsibility and are salary and relatively high since the economy is so But educational initiatives
based on what best fit their money on.” This fair and its adjusting accordingly. At debt. Others were fortunate volatile, students could like this one are attempting
budget. Students didn’t goals were similar to other the fair, students received enough to receive profiles actually end up possessing to change that norm by
have to rely solely on their efforts implemented by La vastly different financial with little to no burdens. any one of the potential providing students with
own discretion, though; Salle, such as the financial circumstances upon their These people could afford financial profiles in the the adequate resources to
the volunteers guided them literacy modules. It is arrival. Some students to budget expense for future. Regardless of the make appropriate decisions
every step of the way. For evident that educators are — like Rodriguez — had entertainment and travel, circumstances, financial regarding their financial
example, students had becoming more aware of profiles that matched the or even the occasional nail literacy is a necessary circumstances.
to decide if they wanted the importance of financial typical American: median salon trip. The reality is, skill that everyone must mclaughline7@student.lasalle.edu
April 18, 2019 NEWS 3
Greek Week festivites held on campus
Eleven Greek life organizations competed against each other for
honor and glory in a weeklong series of events
Phi Lambda. The winning and sororities competed in
Rita Offutt sorority was Gamma Phi four events: 3v3 basketball,
Staff Beta, Alpha Theta Alpha volleyball, dodgeball and
Last week, the La Salle came in second. an obstacle course. The
chapters of five fraternities Greek week started with basketball, volleyball and
and six sororities took the Panhellenic Council’s dodgeball games were
part in this year’s Greek annual penny wars. All of tournament style and
week competition. These the organizations made the obstacle course was
organizations can be seen boxes, and members of the scored based off of who
all over campus engaging sororities and fraternities completed the course in
in study hours, contributing placed change in the the least amount of time.
to on-campus activities, appropriate boxes. Pennies In the end, the overall
and hosting philanthropic were worth positive points, competition winners were
events. These organizations but silver changes or dollar Alpha Chi Rho and Alpha
consistently make an bills detracted from the box’s Theta Alpha.
impressive contribution to score. The total amount The final event of the
the La Salle community, raised was $2,387.67, week, the Greek god and
but the week of April 8 which was all donated to goddess competition, was
was especially energetic as the Andrew McDonough B+ held on Friday, April
La Salle’s Greek life came Foundation. 12. The Greek god and
together for the week. Tuesday, April 9 was goddess competition is
This year, the theme the “Race to Raise,” in similar to a pageant. Each
focused on musicals, and which members of Greek organization elects a Greek @lasallegreekweek via Instagram
each organization adopted a life collected products to god or goddess, a senior The Alpha Phi Delta banner won for its depiction of “The Lion King.”
show as they moved through donate to those in need. who embodies the ideals of
the week. Chosen musicals In the end, 4,074 cans of their chapter, to represent
were “Mary Poppins,” “The food, 2,533 non-perishable them. The Greek gods and
Wizard of Oz,” “Aladdin,” items and 4,632 hygiene goddesses were escorted
“Hairspray,” “Annie,” products were collected. to the stage in floats
“Legally Blonde,” “Shrek,” Members of the leadership designed by their fraternity
“High School Musical,” and global understanding or sorority, answered
“The Greatest Showman,” (LGU) minor worked to questions about their
“The Lion King” and “West organize and bag all of organization and lead their
Side Story.” the donated items. Sisters brothers or sisters in their
Drawing inspiration Returning Home, Our dance routine. Brendan
from the theme, there Lady of Hope and Holsey O’Grady represented
was a banner competition Temple Christian Mehodist Sigma Phi Lambda and
on Monday, April 8. Each Episcopal and Masjidullah Ali Barbere was Gamma
organization made a banner mosque came to pick up Phi Beta’s Greek goddess.
representing their respective the donations. Members After much deliberation,
musical. The banners were of LGU also took multiple O’Grady and Barbere were
hung around the top of the cart loads of food over crowned the winners of the
Union, with sororities facing to the Basket, La Salle’s dance competition.
the quad and fraternities on-campus food bank for Alpha Theta Alpha and
facing McCarthy Stadium. students. Sigma Phi Lambda were
The winning fraternity Wednesday, April 10 crowned the overall Greek
was Alpha Phi Delta, was the Greek week Week winners. @lasallegreekweek via Instagram
followed closely by Sigma Olympics. The fraternities offuttr1@student.lasalle.edu Donations for the food drive filled the SGA, Panhellenic and IFC office.
La Salle
Public Safety
Weekly Report
Thursday, April 11
6:36 a.m.
An individual was found trespassing in
St. Basil Court.
10:30 p.m.
Property in St. Basil Court was
vandalized.
Saturday, April 13
9:30 p.m.
Individuals in St. Katherine Hall were
cited for consuming alcohol.
Sunday, April 14
1:45 a.m.
Property in the Lawrence Center was
vandalized.
4 NEWS April 18, 2019
Successful inaugural year of
LLCs comes to a close
After a year of growth and development, University turns attention on Living
Learning Communities to the future
says. “Everyone [has] the
From Front
common interest of serving
Soufleris also gave our community on and off
statistics from the end of the campus. This common
fall semester that showed interest allows the residents
that LLC students’ GPAs, to build their first group of
involvement and retention friends and [gives them] a
were higher than the overall strong community to come
University averages. The back to.”
GPA for LLC students Sophomore psychology
was a 2.94, whereas the major and resident
overall GPA for freshmen assistant of the Creative
was 2.81. There was an 82 and Performing Arts LLC
percent involvement rate (CAPA), Elizabeth Hallinan,
for LLC students compared emphasized the importance
to the overall 67 percent of the community the LLCs
involvement for the Class foster. “Residents all share
of 2022. The LLC spring the same interests and feel
retention rate was 91 that CAPA is their safe
percent, which is 4 percent space on campus where
higher than the overall they are surrounded by
freshman retention rate of other students who they can
87 percent. relate to. CAPA residents
The LLCs have given have created an extremely
first year students a close community, where
“platform on which they have built friendships
everyone involved can that will last a lifetime.”
find a common interest,” Soufleris says that
senior religion major and this sense of community
Signum Fidei resident was apparent on campus. Amir Abi-Faraj
assistant Amir Abi-Faraj “[These] students share a Members of the Signum Fidei LLC pose with a sign that says, “Why we love Signum.”
common bond, regardless within the first few weeks offer in terms of museums new LLCs. “There is a
of whether they participated of school.” and different theaters.” grant application awaiting
STAFF in all of the LLC activities.
They were more visible,
hung out together more in
The spaces provided
for the LLCs, as well as
opportunities unique to
Despite the overall
success of the LLCs, there
will be changes made
approval from the biology
department for a potential
bio floor, [but] that would
the LLC lounges and were the LLC, also had a great going into the second year. not be ready until fall
involved at a higher rate impact on the experience “We renamed the World 2020,” said Soufleris
Selena Bemak William Gries than those not in an LLC.” as a whole. “Having a Cultures floor for fall 2019 Despite the communities
Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Hallinan emphasized place for our students to a Culture Exploration fostered among the LLCs
bemaks1@* griesw1@* how important the LLCs to work together, relax, and Diversity LLC to better individually, Hallinan
were in easing the transition have fun and have great match the interests of the thinks there is still more
into college for many discussions is essential to students who lived on it work to be done moving
Jonathan Mains Benjamin Rottler-Gurley students. “My residents grow holistically,” said this year,” Soufleris said. forward. “I’d love to see
Business Manager Head Copy Editor came into school already Abi-Faraj. Hallinan added “We are also looking at a more unity and cohesion
rottlergurley1@* in a community, and they that “there are so many three-pronged approach between the LLCs next
mainsj1@ were able to surround opportunities for residents to the Wellness LLC for year. It would be really
themselves … with other to get involved with … next fall: Nutrition/Mindful nice for them to have more
News: Politics: residents who share the things on and off campus. Living/Health and Fitness.” bonding opportunities and
Elyssa Loughlin Jonathan Mains same interests as them … The residents this year have Along with the alterations to get to know the other
mainsj1@* [which] gave them a new really taken advantage of to the current LLCs, there communities better.”
loughline2@* [type of] comfort group everything Philly has to are also plans to introduce loughline2@student.lasalle.edu
Jacob Garwood Thomas Cahalan
garwoodj2@* cahalant1@*
A&E: Sports:
Peter Elliott Emilee Desmond
elliottp2@* desmonde1@*
Jackie Anderson Helen Starrs
wileyj2@* starrsh1@*
Brianna Nardo Steven Silvestro
nardob1@* silvestros1@*
Kicks: Commentary:
Michael Poggioli Bianca Abbate
poggiolim1@* abbateb2@*
Cake: Features:
Cait Donahue Julie Wood
donahuec1@* woodj11@*
*student.lasalle.edu Mark Bisicchia
bisicchiam2@*
La Salle University
Students study in one of the newly renovated LLC lounges.
5 POLITICS April 18, 2019
Mastermind behind WikiLeaks
gets taken out of Embassy
Thomas Cahalan assist Manning in cracking the members of Assange’s display by the debate over remove the claim he was reports.
a password” on computer legal team, claimed they Assange’s extradition. The the middle man between However, Sajid Javid,
Editor
systems deemed classified were proven right in regard British already are divided Trump and WikiLeaks. the current home secretary
Last Thursday, Julian
by the Department of to previous warnings that over the Brexit process. Trump himself claimed gave a hint his thinking
Assange was arrested
Defense. Assange was Assange would eventually Prime Minister Theresa last Thursday he knows on the matter might be
by British police on
not indicted under the face extradition to United May gave a statement on nothing about the group different. In the House of
the authority of a U.S.
authority of the Espionage States for publishing Assange’s extradition. even though he once Commons last Thursday, he
extradition warrant.
act, a move his supporters the classified military “No one is above the claimed to love WikiLeaks. criticized the Labour Party
Assange, the founder of
feared would happen. documents back in 2010. law,” May said. Opponents of Assange’s for defending Assange and
WikiLeaks and citizen of
He was most likely not “I’ve been with Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, leader extradition highlight a 2012 restated the prime ministers
Australia, was removed
indicted under the authority Assange in the police cell, of the opposition Labour decision taken by May who judgment.
from the Ecuadorian
of the Espionage Act: Since he wants to thank all of his Party, argued the British was then in the position “There is no one in this
embassy, a place where
this move would be seen supporters for the ongoing government should oppose of home secretary. Her country that is above the
he was known to entertain
as cause for protest by support,” Robinson said. the extradition of Assange. decision involved refusing law,” Javid said.
the likes of Lady Gaga and
advocates of free speech. Robinson also mentioned “He was being targeted to hand over Scottish Assange will appear for
Pamela Anderson.
The Wikileaks Assange was notified by for exposing evidence computer hacker Gary an extradition hearing on
He has been charged
founder appeared at the the Ecuadorian Embassy of atrocities in Iraq and McKinnon to the American May 2 at the Westminster
by the United States
Westminster Magistrates’ Thursday morning that his Afghanistan,” Corbyn said. criminal justice system. Magistrates Court. In the
with hacking. Assange,
Court in Central London asylum would be revoked. Diana Abbot, the May argued McKinnon meantime, he will remain
who is no stranger to
last Thursday afternoon, Before Assange’s spokeswoman for Labour’s risked becoming a potential in custody.
media attention, initially
where he was subsequently extradition from the domestic affairs, explained danger to himself if he cahalant1@student.lasalle.edu
received his notoriety by
charged with failing to embassy, he was a the request should be stood trial in the United
cooperating with Chelsea
surrender in court back in fading celebrity from the blocked on the basis of States based on his medical
Manning, a former Army
2012. beginning of the decade. human rights. She stated
Intelligence Analyst who
One of Assange’s However, the upcoming to the BBC that the true
supplied thousands of
lawyers mentioned he legal battle has made him motivation behind the U.S.
classified documents to
declined to surrender based reemerge as a major figure government’s decision to
WikiLeaks.
on the fear he would not in the political spotlight. prosecute Assange was
The U.S. Department
receive a fair trial, which According to a YouGov its “embarrassment of the
of Justice has indicted
forced him to seek asylum Poll, “half of Britons had things he’s revealed about
Assange on a single
in the Ecuadorian Embassy. no opinion on Ecuador’s the American military and
charge of conspiracy to
The judge overseeing decision to get rid of him,” security services.”
steal military secrets with
Assange’s case called him said Washington Post Nigel Farage, the right-
Manning.
a “narcissist who cannot reporters Isaac Stanley- wing politician who’s
The Department of
get beyond his own selfish Becker and William one of President Donald
Justice revealed that
interest.” Booth. “More than a third Trump’s ideological
the indictment, which
He was found guilty of supported the move, and allies, mentioned to the
was officially signed on
breaking the conditions of only 1 in 7 wanted him to BBC last Friday he had Harvard Gazette.
March 6 of last year and
his bail and faces up to 12 stay.” visited Assange once in Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks is in a police van after
unsealed Thursday, states
months in prison. More divisions in British the embassy, which was being captured by London police.
Assange conspired “to
Jennifer Robinson, one of politics have been put on viewed as an attempt to
President of Sudan removed from
power by military coup
implement. A protester on the streets extradite the ousted leader.
Selena Bemak The protests over the past of Khartoum stated, “People Although they will not
Editor four months resulted in mass fear the military council extradite him, Sudan’s
groups of protesters taking will try to stay in power as ruling military council
to the streets in Khartoum, long as they can. And that will prosecute al-Bashir.
President of Sudan Omar Sudan’s capital. Anti- is not driven by any actual Yesterday it was announced
al-Bashir was removed from government protesters made things that are being done that the former was moved
office in a military coup on their camp near the location now, but by fear of the past. to maximum security prison
April 11. Since December of the Sudanese army’s It is what happened after Kobar. According to the
of last year, protesters headquarters. Despite al- both of Sudan’s previous BBC, al-Bashir is being held
have swept across Sudan, Bashir’s removal from revolutions in 1964 and in solitary confinement.
demanding an upheaval BBC.com
office, dissenters continue to 1985,” in response to the
against his dictatorship. bemaks1@student.lasalle.edu
President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir has been deposed.
take to the streets in Sudan, military council’s rise to
The Transitional Military demanding a transition power.
Council, a group of military from a military to a civilian Throughout his 30-
officials and leaders who government. Approximately year reign, al-Bashir has
led al-Bashir’s take-down, 5000 people remain camped been accused of leading
will serve as interim rulers outside of the military campaigns of mass killings,
in the Republic of Sudan. base in opposition to the as well as rigging elections.
During his presidency, provisional government. The 75-year-old has been
several violent conflicts Despite their attempts, the wanted by the International
have occurred in Sudan, Sudanese military could not Crime Court since 2009
including the second disperse the crowd. for ordering the Sudanese
Sudanese Civil War, which One of the major groups government to launch an
resulted in the separation supporting the protests, “unlawful attack on part
and establishment of South the Sudanese Professionals of the civilian population
Sudan. Association, encouraged of Darfur.” The official
Leader of the Transitional Sudanese citizens to flock charges against him by the
Military Council, Abdel to the site, stating, “We ICC includes two counts of
Fattah Abdelrahman, hope that everyone will war crimes and five counts
announced the release of head immediately to the of crimes against humanity.
political prisoners and areas of the sit-in to protect However, the Transitional BBC News
implementation of a curfew, your revolution and your Military Council claimed Transitional Military Council Leader Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman addresses future of Sudan.
among other institutional accomplishments.” that they do not intend to
changes he intends to
6 COMMENTARY April 18, 2019
Listening is only the first step toward welcoming the
LGBTQ+ community to the Church
Jason Diaz in Terris Lecture, which so much as claim them and ethics and morals, and I for same-sex couples, to good is listening if it is not
Faculty hosted Father James Martin, that we provide value to our have always been appalled name just three historical coupled with action?
SJ. Martin’s talk, given community, among other at the way that so-called and ongoing injustices. Martin made reference
When I joined La Tuesday night in Founder’s insights. From this inclusive Christians have wielded Listening to the LGBTQ+ to the Civil Rights
Salle’s Integrated Science, Hall, was titled “Building a framework, he then outlined their spirituality against me community and extending movement and the way
Business and Technology Bridge: Showing Respect and ten steps by which Catholic and my community. Father an open arm strikes me that consciousness-raising
(ISBT) faculty in the fall Welcome to LGBT People in organizations might better Martin reminded all of us as hollow gestures if the was a critical component
of 2017, I stepped onto the Catholic Church.” I have engage, serve and advocate of the ultimate message and Church is unwilling to of the success of that
campus with equal parts grown up suffering various for their LGBTQ+ members. power of Jesus’s example, radically reconcile with movement. But the Civil
joy and anxiety. As a son of indignities and vitriol from I found Martin’s talk and his insights and its participation in the Rights movement did not
Hispanic immigrants, I was supposed followers of Christ refreshingly inclusive recommendations flowed dehumanization of my simply ask that the plights
thrilled for the opportunity who wielded the Scripture as and his suggestions based naturally from this position. community. of the African-American
to help underrepresented a weapon against me for the resolutely in examples What I ultimately found During the question and community and similar
communities succeed in sin of being myself, and I was provided by Jesus himself. disappointing, however, was answer period, a mother communities be heard; the
STEM. As a gay atheist dubious of what Martin had He emphasized that basing the continual exhortation asked Martin how she should Civil Rights movement also
who was brought up in a to say on the topic. On the homophobia within the that Church and its help her lesbian daughter who demanded that those in power
Catholic household, I also whole, I found my doubts literally written word congregation begin dealing felt estranged and rejected recognize their complicity in
came to campus with some once again allayed, although of the scripture is, at with its fraught relationship by their church. Martin very this dehumanizing system
trepidation and doubts as I argue that Martin did not its core, cherry-picking with the LGBTQ+ reasonably suggested the and make the necessary
to whether I would feel go far enough to convince and completely ignoring community by first listening mother consider finding a changes to correct these
comfortable being my full me that the Church is truly historical contexts, and to these estranged members more inclusive parish and injustices.
authentic self on campus. I ready to open its arms to the reminded us that Jesus of our community. Time and community, and to act as This June 28 will mark
am the first to admit that I LGBTQ+ community. always sought to move again Martin came back to a more intentional bridge the 50th anniversary of the
arrived with some prejudices Martin gave a succinct out to those left on the this point in his prepared between her daughter and Stonewall Riots, an event
about what the climate might talk that, in my opinion, margins and bring them to talk as well as during the Jesus. It was a very practical that many consider to be the
be like at La Salle, and I accurately and unflinchingly the Church. I especially question and answer period, answer and sound advice, but beginning of the modern
am happy that I was proven described the various ways enjoyed the way Martin and very rarely did he offer why did his answer not also gay rights movement in
wholly ignorant of the that LGBTQ+ individuals painted the story of Jesus any significant steps beyond include a discussion of how America. We have been
reception I would receive. have been oppressed by and Zacchaeus, the chief that. And while I agree churches and their leaders shouting to be heard for
I feel truly blessed to be a the Catholic community. tax-collector, as a parallel to that this is an absolutely need to address homophobia fifty years —the time for
part of a community where Martin provided six insights the dynamics between Jesus, necessary step, it cannot be in their congregations and just listening is well past.
I feel different but valued, that he urged Catholics take LGBTQ+ individuals, and the only step. in the religious ranks? The I challenge this Catholic
and the close alignment of to heart when thinking of the congregation who, in Members of the Church Catholic Church is supposed community to not just
my own mission with that of the relationship between this story, end up working have used scripture to justify to guide and shepherd the listen, but to face the sins of
the University is a source of the congregation and the against instead of towards their homophobia; they have faithful towards Christ — our phobias head-on with
profound energy that drives LGBTQ+ community, forgiveness, community and promoted dehumanizing and why isn’t it ultimately the the radical love that Jesus
me forward every day. including a reminder that ultimately salvation. now debunked conversion responsibility of the Church exemplifies. I pray that this
I found myself experiencing LGBTQ+ Catholics are still Although I count therapy to try to change to radically challenge its love inspires reconciliation,
a familiar sense of both Catholics, that LGBTQ+ myself an atheist today, people’s orientation; and leadership and congregation acceptance, and above all,
excitement and anxiety when people do not choose their my Catholic upbringing they have actively fought to truly engage with their true fellowship.
I learned of this year’s Pacem orientation or gender identity has deeply informed my against marriage equality latent homophobia? What diaz@lasalle.edu
A possible solution for the opiod epidemic
in Philadelphia?
Christian Camacho dumping used needles. city municipality is the However, with the safe for addicts to receive as where the opioid crisis is
Staff Boxes like these are implementation of a “safe injection sites being they either don’t know at high levels, and also
The opioid crisis is an funded by the Department injection site.” At first implemented into the where to receive them, or from the Department of
extremely sensitive topic to of Public Health in glance, this sounds like a community, there are they do not have an reason Justice, which is looking
talk about when it comes to Philadelphia. These boxes horrible idea for solving benefits for the addicts to to receive the counseling. A to sue Philadelphia if
drug policies in the United have decreased the amount the opioid crisis. How do be recovered from their possible location for these they were to, finally, open
States and discussions on of used needles being left you plan on handling the disease. At these safe sites have been turned down a safe injection site. I
how to make Philadelphia on the street, and have even crisis if you are deliberately injection sites, the addicts tremendously throughout understand that this is a
a better place for future encouraged neighborhoods condoning it amongst the will be able to receive the city. On March 22nd, very different approach
generations. With the to implement mass addicts, by giving them a counseling on different 2019, the vice president of to handling the ongoing
growing opioid crisis, clean ups into their own safe, quiet place, filled with ways of recovery. They will Safehouse, a nonprofit that opioid crisis. However,
Philadelphia has become neighborhoods. Many clean needles, and freedom be given multiple sources, wants to open the first site, if we were to incarcerate
the city with the highest companies, such as from incarceration? Many throughout Philadelphia, on expressed that they are in all of those individuals
opioid death rate of any Starbucks, have looked into citizens argue that with improving their livelihood. current negotiations with who are addicts, and place
large city in the United implementing their own doing this, they will be This is very big for the a landowner in opening them into prison, not only
States. Within Philadelphia, safety deposit boxes into even more afraid to walk addicts as they can receive up the first of these “Safe would they receive massive
multiple solutions have their store bathrooms for amongst the streets of this type of counseling in Injection Sites.” The city opioid-withdrawal, but
been presented to the addicts to dispose of their Philadelphia because furthering their lives away of Philadelphia has faced they will also be given a
municipality as to how to needles instead of leaving there would be an influx from drugs. Some of the massive backlashes from criminal record. With that
handle the crisis, There is them in the bathrooms and of addicts in the streets. sources can seem difficult the community members, criminal record, they will
more of an emphasis on making their customers then be at high-risk for
how to contain the issue and feel uncomfortable. These unemployment. With a high
work toward abolishment, safety deposit boxes are chance of unemployment,
but not necessarily a quick just one step towards they will then look to drugs
solution. Many areas have controlling the outrageous again to numb the pain
been affected by the opioid opioid crisis. Another that they are withstanding.
crisis. One area in particular implementation has been These safe injection sites
is Kensington. Kensington community-based needle are ways to help the
is an area with a massive exchange programs community on a level that
amount of factories.With (NEPs) that provide is close to home. If we just
many businesses moving clean needles for addicts result to mass incarceration
out of the city, Kensington to prevent the spread of of addicts, what help would
is filled with abandoned HIV/AIDS. Narcan has we be providing then? And
buildings and, now, the also been distributed to if we are looking to help
opioid crisis. There have Philadelphians to raise them, Methadone seems
been some solutions to awareness for overdoses to be the only solution, at
handling the massive within the community the moment, but addicts
outbreak of diseases and and ways in which they are stuck on Methadone
deaths within Philadelphia. can help victims before for years and years with no
Many train stops have a the paramedics arrive. PlanPhilly.com way out.
“Safety Needle-Deposit One theory that has camachoc2@student.lasalle.edu
Phildelphia’s Department of Public Health installed a safety needle-deposit box by Septa stops
Box” which is used for been proposed to the in Kensington.
7 COMMENTARY April 18, 2019
Local charter school serves as Collegian Editorial
paradigm for Pennsylvania
Renee Olivett Charter schools provide
educators, like Zeigler and
are seeing better results.
In Massachusetts, for
The bill proposed various
provisions including
No awards for
La Salle
Staff
Smedley Elementary is McCreight, the opportunity to example, charter schools deadlines for charter
one of 17 Mastery Charter experiment with creative and have done remarkably well. renewals, the creation of
schools in Philadelphia, and innovative teaching methods. In reading, 44 percent of standard performance metrics
one of roughly 160 charter However, charters are also a charter schools outperform and the establishment of
schools in Pennsylvania. And continual point of contention traditional public schools a Charter School Funding
it has a restaurant. in the public education (TPS) and in math, 56 percent Advisory Commission.
In 2016, Amy Zeigler and sector, as some view them of charter schools outperform Unfortunately, the bill Awards are important — if not for the actual
Nicole McCreight opened “B more detrimental to public their TPS counterparts. stalled in the House and did accomplishment they celebrate — then for the
Avenue Cafe” as a life skills education than beneficial. This is because not pass last year. These opportunity they give one to reflect back on the
program for their special To investigate this, Public Massachusetts has a system reforms would have created challenges that were overcome and the people that
education students. The cafe Citizens for Children and for charter approval that a stricter accountability helped to overcome those challenges.
encompasses various learning Youth, a Philadelphia-based is both centralized and system, forcing charter Though well intentioned, through its
experiences, incorporating advocacy group, released a rigorous. Charters can schools to perform as well, or disorganization and mismanagement, La Salle
elements of math and reading report in 2016 on the state of only be approved by the even better, than their public University corrupts what should be a tool of
into the everyday operation of charter schools throughout Massachusetts Department school counterparts. celebration, both for the individual and the
a restaurant. Pennsylvania. of Education and if charters (Not that traditional public institution, into a mess of incompetence and
Students are able to In the report, they aren’t meeting performance school counterparts are doing confusion.
participate in every aspect of compared Pennsylvania standards, the state does not much better— in 2017, only How we celebrate awards gives them importance.
the restaurant — from serving System of School Assessment hesitate to deny their renewal 33 percent of Pennsylvania’s What gives most awards their weight are their
guests to planning special (PSSA) scores for charter and applications. eighth grade students were ceremonies and traditions.
events. “B Avenue” began as traditional public schools. Pennsylvania, on the other proficient in math.) The most obvious example of this sort of thing
a small project by Zeigler and They found that 45 percent hand, is notorious for its Given that Pennsylvania is commencement. In reality, nearly everyone
McCreight, who funded the of traditional school students outdated charter law, which is in desperate need of this in college is going to graduate. While it is an
Cafe using their own money were at least proficient in was first passed in 1997. In reform, perhaps it is time to impressive task and something to be celebrated,
before receiving a grant that math, compared to only 21 fact, PA Auditor General stop debating the merit of what makes the actual ceremony meaningful are
allowed the restaurant to percent of charter students. Eugene DePasquale, called charter schools and, instead, the traditions of the ceremony: the cap and gown,
grow. For reading, 63 percent of it “simply the worst charter advocate for laws that ensure the commencement speaker and the walking
Bridget Fanning, a teacher traditional school students school law in the United their success. across the stage to receive an empty (overpriced)
at Smedley, was invited as a were at least proficient States.” By implementing these folder. Over a millennium, colleges have built up
guest by one of her students compared to only 42 percent Charter school advocates, changes, charter schools in traditions around graduation. They give weight and
to a Valentine’s lunch at the of charter school students. such as the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania may finally be meaning to it because everyone shares in and is
Cafe. Many argue, on the basis Coalition of Public Charter able to prosper, providing knowledgeable, to some degree, of those traditions.
Fanning was moved by of data like this, for the Schools, have attempted to more students with access La Salle and its various subsidiary departments
the effort for the project, “I eradication of charters. Diane change the law for years. Most to innovative ideas like often fail at creating coherent and understood
was actually in tears as the Ravitch, an education policy recently, they were working “B Avenue Cafe” and the traditions that give awards context and meaning.
students who typically are analyst at NYU, for example, to pass House Bill 97, which motivated teachers who In doing so, the University disrespects the students
the least likely to participate claims that charter schools was first introduced to the PA inspired it. and teachers who earn them. Often, students have
“damage public education.” House of Representatives in olivettr1@student.lasalle.edu
in class asked my order and no idea what awards exist in the first place or
brought my pancakes.” But, in other states, charters early 2017. the criteria in place necessary to earn them. For
example, this year, most seniors were unaware of
Everyone can benefit from
the application process for commencement speaker.
If the point of a prize is to incentivize someone to
work harder, then the point is sorely missed if no
one knows the prize exists.
a liberal arts education
Likewise, many do not know what the meaning
of the awards that they win are. Each department
is responsible for managing, publishing and giving
out its own recognitions and some students do not
know why they got this or that title (or that they
even go the award in the first place).
qualities would make building hover cars (still liberal arts degree is More significantly, La Salle, and the various
Thomas Cahalan
a great scientist. Other waiting). Fortunately, they meant to push one’s mind, academic and extracurricular departments which
Editor
people would argue this have a tool they can use while also dabbling in give out these awards, have done a terrible job of
In today’s ever evolving means the sciences and to do the writing for them: about every other subject. marketing the events in which they recognize the
world, many students and liberal arts don’t have to be liberal arts majors. Granted, general education awards’ recipients. Consistently, these ceremonies
faculty alike have begun in a constantly shifting cold When somebody is requirements have tainted are under planned, under publicized and lack the
to question the value of a war battle, which involves awarded a liberal arts this concept and made types of traditions that make such ceremonies
liberal arts degree. one side being glorified degree, it implies the person registration kind of a meaningful. Each year, students and parents alike
For the purpose of through most of the 1900s has two crucial skills, at pain (which is why they are confused to hear that this or that award was
bringing in some 60s spirit, until about 2008 and then least in the business world. shouldn’t be a thing). given out at this or that unheard of event which few
some science students the other side getting the Basically, the skills are the However, don’t be afraid people attended, because few people were aware of
have been found chanting glory from 2008 onwards. ability to write effectively to dabble in classes that will its existence.
“liberal arts, what are It is ambiguous, but most and break down arguments force you to utilize math or The trappings of academic and extracurricular
they good for, absolutely readers probably know for the sake of analysis. business skills. Those skills achievement can and should be an opportunity for
nothing!” Don’t worry, that which side is which. Trolls on the internet will are still tucked in the back members of the La Salle community to celebrate
hasn’t actually happened. It must be stated though, say otherwise, but that’s of the brain, they just have all the wonderful things that go on at this school.
Well, at least officially. that the world needs the truth. to be untucked. A major However, because of poor management, both on the
Given the massive multiple minds to function. Students in the liberal advantage of not having a part of the University and the individual academic
cost of higher education, In the hidden underbelly arts need to realize set path for a degree, which departments, recognition of talent becomes more
competition from overseas, of academic society, there that they have to make is a common concern a maze of confusion than an opportunity for
changing structure of exists a bitter war over sure their degrees have of liberal arts majors, celebration.
higher education itself, which department gets the actually been tailored to is the ability to use that
bitter English and creative most funding, but students be versatile. Yes, electives degree to create a career
writing graduates, political don’t have to be a proxy for should be enjoyable, but path one hundred percent
emphasis on STEM and that struggle. Instead, there make sure any class taken personalized.
trades, the liberal arts have should be a camaraderie as an elective has a deeper Imagine if somebody
seen some rough times. between the academic goal of preparing one for with a liberal arts degree
Letters, guest columns and opinion pieces will be considered
The fact of the matter areas. the workplace or future planned their undergraduate for publication provided that they meet with the editorial
though is that it is not Both sides need each education plans. and graduate education standards of The Collegian and fit the allotted space. All letters
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qualities: adaptability, One can’t fault a scientist idea in the short term, but This is just something to cartoons reflect the views of the respective writers and artists.
versatility and the ability to for disliking writing. They it runs the risk of turning think about, especially for
think outside the box. need to spend time taking the major into a comfort the sake of the business
Some might say these pictures of blackholes and zone. Traditionally, a school.
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8 FEATURES April 18, 2019
La Salle reflects on 300-year-old
Christian Brother tradition
From front responsibility lightly. This philosophy toward continual care and concern as its Shining Star, a Kinzler warns against
“Becoming a Brother education is infectious, as the Brothers bestow on them. special distinction and treating the Brothers as
doesn’t automatically many professors say they “They provide an the department’s highest legends. He says such a
This yearlong make you a great use the Brothers as a model example of what a true accolade. She says view distracts from and
commemoration of the teacher,” said Kinzler. for their own teaching. Lasallian looks like,” said Molyneaux used his trivializes the current work
original Lasallian educator Regardless of whether the Pamela Lannutti, a Liz Hallinan, a sophomore. acceptance speech as a time they do. Instead, the Brothers
has also prompted the entire Brothers spend their day as professor of communication “They have changed my life to highlight and publicly should be remembered as
University community, professors, administrators or and a La Salle graduate, says and encouraged me to be thank all of the special fellow contributors to the
students, faculty and advisors, the men say that a she always makes sure to keep the best Lasallian I can be.” people in his life rather than common good, no better
Christian Brothers alike, to student-centered approach the Brothers in mind while While many at La as an opportunity to continue than any other member of
reflect on the influence of guides all of their work. in the classroom. She pulls Salle regard the Christian talking about himself. He the Lasallian community.
those men who have devoted Br. Gerry Molyneaux upon past experiences with Brothers as living legends called upon his family “I don’t want to be a living
their lives to continuing says in order to accomplish the Brothers from her time in their own right, the members, Sigma Phi Lambda legend. I want to be a living
St. La Salle’s legacy. this, a specific commitment as a student as inspiration Brothers recognize they fraternity brothers, Christian person that is doing stuff. I
The Brothers are proud of to each student is required. for her own interactions cannot do their work alone. Brothers and department want to be a human being who
their responsibility and use it “You treat the student as an with current students. “We don’t exist without colleagues in attendance to is trying his best to make the
as a motivating force in their individual, not just a mind, but “I think about how I students,” Grabenstein said. individually stand up and be world a better place. I don’t
day-to-day interactions with a whole personality,” said the can not only support them Lannutti says this recognized by the audience. need to be a legend,” he said.
the University community. professor of communication, where they are, but figure humility is characteristic At the conclusion of the Kinzler says it is up
“It gives me life. It who founded the University’s out a way to move them a of the Brothers. speech, Molyneaux asked to the entire campus
gives me energy. This is a communication department little bit further,” she said. “It’s not about rank. all of his friends to stand community to ensure that the
love affair with God and in 1985 and has been at She adds that the They see themselves as up. At once, every audience Lasallian tradition lives on.
humanity,” said Br. Bob La Salle for 46 years. Brothers are a constant peers for everyone in this member rose and erupted into According to him,
Kinzler, assistant vice Kinzler says the Brothers source of encouragement. community,” she said. applause, honoring a man “It’s all of us together
president for the Department must ultimately meet students “I see them as sort of a She adds that, even who, in some way or another, doing this. That’s the
of University Ministry, where they are. He says this steady, stabilizing force,” when being honored, touched each of their lives. only way this works.”
Service and Support, who often poses a challenge. she said. “The Christian the Brothers tend to shy “There was not a dry
has been at the University “We are the ones who have Brothers are always there. away from the limelight. eye in the house during puleon1@student.lasalle.edu
for 14 years. “I help God to step out of our comfort They are like the rock.” Lannutti remembers this,” Lannutti said. “We’re
move the world forward.” zones to go where students This support is not lost when the communication all his friends. That’s a
The Brothers also are,” he said. “It’s not forcing on students, who say they department recognized Christian Brother thing.”
do not take their students to fit into our mold.” are empowered by the Molyneaux last year At the end of the day,
University worker has big dreams for band
John Kuhlmeier a huge group of people their shows. their live events. Achieving Love is a central theme and he’s honestly so funny.
Staff like that…” he stops and Despite his current a dream as ambitious as to Hershock and his band’s It’s hard not to love him.”
grins. “There’s just nothing satisfaction, Paul says he the one Hershock proposes work. He says that Bob Hershock’s charismatic
The venue is small; else like it.” He’s a tall, has bigger plans for the requires both passion and Marley is his biggest energy and passion for
Ortlieb’s Philly, a little bar broad-shouldered man in future. “My biggest goal is determination. Hershock inspiration.“He brought music, combined with his
in Northeast Philadelphia his twenties, with a thick, headlining a major music appears to check both boxes. people together and taught easygoing nature, mirrors
is packed with around a dark beard and tattoos on festival,” Hershock said. Hershock started playing that there was universal love that of a 1960s hippie. His
hundred people. The room is his forearms. His voice is “Something like Bonnaroo, guitar at the age of 13, saying in the world, all you have music does, too, which is
dark and the ceiling is low, cool, calm and distinctive, Firefly or Coachella. “the crappy little amp I had to do is find it,” he says. perhaps why it resonates so
but a rainbow of flashing matching his demeanor. He Basically, I want to just and the vibration and sound Hershock believes that, for much with his audiences.
colors illuminates a stage. exudes a kind of youthful play to as many people it made – I was hooked.” him, the best way to spread Hershock uses his message
Alcohol-infused hugs are aura and playful innocence. as possible, as loud as He continued to play this message is through of brotherly love in unison
shared amongst friends For now, Hershock says possible.” In a city where and incorporated singing music, and at Ortlieb’s, the with his powerful vocals
and smiles are present on he is fine with where he is in much of the big time into his craft, eventually crowd certainly appeared to and aggressive guitar to
everyone’s faces; there is life. He spends his weekdays music scene has turned to recruiting his closest friends hear that message. “They ignite the crowds. Becoming
a certain life in the room working as a supervisor at the likes of rap and hip- into the formation of his just have so much energy,” a band popular enough
and an undeniable sense Aramark catering services hop, Hershock’s dream band in 2013. “It was kind said Kyra Elmendorf, an to propel themselves to
of brotherhood between at La Salle University. is certainly an ambitious of a collection of people attendee of the crowd that headlining a major music
everyone present, stranger His weekends consist of one. As an alternative who didn’t go to college, night. “I just love coming festival in front of hundreds
or not. At the heart of this traveling around the city rock band with a self- not really knowing what here and dancing and just of thousands of people is no
energy is a man named Paul with his two best friends described “Hendrix-style we were doing at first,” having fun with everybody. easy goal to accomplish, but
Hershock, and his band and bandmates, Pat O’Brien blues influence” combined Hershock said with a smile. Paul is almost like a big with a man like Hershock
Stealing from Thieves. and Johnny Cameron, with “in-your-face loud “We just ended up jamming, brother here,” says Andrew leading the way, anything is
Here, on stage, is where performing at various guitar,” Stealing from and you know we all love Partem, one of Paul’s possible.
Paul says he feels most venues within Philadelphia, Thieves has made a name each other and it just kind of subordinates at Aramark.
alive. “Playing in front of drawing raucous crowds to for themselves through worked out.” “He’s just so easy to talk to kuhlmeierj2@student.lasalle.edu
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