the griffin, vol. 1.1 september 2010

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THE GRIFFIN The Free Student Newspaper of Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA September 2010

Students return from England, Spain

Melissa Graveline 11

MARY MARZANO12

________ This summer, several

Chestnut Hill College studentstraveled the globe and complet-ed study-abroad programs inSalamanca, Spain, and London,England.

Seniors Jessica Fisher andMelissa Graveline spent eight

weeks at City University in Lon-don, while seniors Jill Sangerand Rubby Canela studied inSalamanca, Spain at University of Salamanca and Mester Uni-

versity, respectively.During her time abroad,

Graveline experienced not only England, but those of Scot-land, Wales and France. Whilein Scotland, she took a tour of the Scottish Highlands. Driv-ing through the curving roadsand looking up to the tops of mountains shrouded in clouds

made my breath catch in my throat; I fell in love with Scot-land, said Graveline. Fisheralso explored beyond London,taking trips to Amsterdam,Netherlands, and Barcelona,

Spain. Canela, a native of theDominican Republic, traveledto Madrid, Alicante, Valencia,Segovia, Avila and Elda.

Cultural differences wereimmediately apparent to the stu-dents. Graveline recalls a USA-England football match:Do not scream raucously forthe Americans when you areoutnumbered 15 to about 100.

You will get covered in beer,she quickly learned. Fisher alsoobserved pub culture. It wasperfectly acceptable for peopleto leave work midday for WorldCup matches and drinks, shesaid.

Sanger, who chose Sala-manca for its pure Spanish dia-lect, adapted a new meal sched-ule. Lunch is the largest mealof the day and isnt served un-til 2 pm, she said. All storesexcept restaurants close mid-afternoon for siesta following

lunch. The students academic ex-

periences were both challenging and familiar. An English Lit-erature major and Art History minor, Fisher took a course,

London as an Art Capitol,composed of lectures along-side museum and gallery visits.She found her studies to be lesschallenging than courses shestaken at CHC: A [City Univer-sity] professor apologized for

assigning 20 pages to read forone class, said Fisher.

In conjunction with herHistory major and minors inReligious and Womens stud-ies, Graveline took a course inSex, Gender, and the City. The

course explored sex, sexual-ity, and gender as they are con-structed and preformed, spe-ci cally in the city of London,

STYLE 4News 2 Opinion 6 Sports 8

Graveline 11 and Jessica Fisher 11 at Salisbury Cathedral

Study AbroadContinued on 2

College Community Unites toSupport Wood Family

CORA MAHON11

________ Stay Strong Woody is the

mantra in hearts and thoughtsof students, staff and admin-istration as the Chestnut HillCollege community hopes for afellow Grif ns recovery.

Michael Wood, a rst-se -mester senior, was in a seriouscar accident on September 3 andremains in critical condition at

Albert Einstein Hospital. Mikeis a twenty year-old Political Sci-ence major and former memberof the mens soccer team. The

Wood family, in order to be with Mike, has taken off work and left their homes to be clos-er to him. Although the Collegehas offered to house the family

at Sugarloaf, they spend mostof their time with him at thehospital. The college commu-nity has come together to sup-port Mike Wood and his family through this dif cult time.

His roommates and closefriends assembled a banner foranyone to sign outside of thecafeteria with their thoughtsand prayers. Many staff andfaculty members have offeredhome-cooked meals to the fam-ily as an alternative to hospitalcafeteria and vending machines.Fundraising has also been initi-ated in the form of donationsfrom restaurants and jewelry auctions to help the family pay for parking and medical ex-penses.

The Wood family is im-

mensely appreciative of all thesupport they have receivedfrom Chestnut Hill Collegeand asks that we continue tokeep Mike in our prayers andthoughts. If any community members are able to help withfundraising and outreach initia-tives, please contact CampusMinistry or Student Activities.

Through his own strength andthrough the strength of the col-lege community, there are highhopes for Mikes recovery.

Photo contributed by friendsand family of Michael Wood


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THE

GRIFFINVol. I, Issue 1

The Free StudentNewspaper of

Chestnut Hill College

Max Kaplan 11Editor-in-Chief

Jarreau Freeman 11Managing Editor

Mary Marzano 12News Editor

Olivia Marcinka 13Opinion Editor

Jill Sanger 11Sports Editor

Kyle Bachmann 10Sports Editor

Jen Jones 12Style Editor

Bleu Lane 12Style Editor

Aizaz Gill 14Online Editor

Westly Mandoske 13Layout Editor

Michael Bradley 14 Assistant Layout Editor

Susan Magee, M.F.A. Advisor

The Grifn strives for ac -curacy and fair represen -tation in all of its publica -tions and correctness. If anerror is found, e-mail the

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QUIDDITCH FLOURISHES, NYCCONTRIBUTED

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The International Quid-ditch Association (IQA) an -nounced its incorporation asa non-pro t organization thissummer and its plans to hostthe fourth-annual Quidditch

World Cup at New York CitysDeWitt Clinton Park.

With nearly 900 teams span -ning colleges and high schoolsin North and South America,Europe, Australia, and Asia,the IQA orchestrates the rapidexpansion of the sport inspiredby J.K. Rowlings Harry Potterseries. CHC students, the rstin Philadelphia to play, adaptedthe sport in 2008; Max Kaplan,the Colleges commissioner,joined the IQAs board of direc -tors in 2009.

Alongside the ever-ex-panding league of high schooland college teams, the IQArecently found a new audiencefor the sport: Americas youth.We have organized successfulyouth clinics in several statesacross the US and beyond thathave created magical momentsfor children of all ages and in -spired youngsters to start theirown teams, said IQA CEO

and President Alex Benepe. The IQA will raise fundsin support of childrens liter -acy, donating to internationalnon-pro ts like First Book andReading is Fundamental. Inconjunction, Chestnut Hill Ac -tivities Team (CHAT) plans tohost Camp Quidditch, a one-

day clinic to teach area elemen -tary and middle school studentsthe sport in the spring.

First, though, comes thehighlight of many a Harry Pot -ter fans year: the Quidditch

World Cup. The three previous World Cups have been hostedby Middlebury College in Mid -dlebury, VT. According to Be -nepe, the goal to expose thegame to a wider audience andallow more teams from aroundthe country warranted reloca -tion to DeWitt Clinton Park inManhattan, a move in CHCsfavor.

The Cup, to be held No - vember 13 and 14, will seeover 60 high school and col -lege teams compete. Teams willcompete on four elds, and ad -mission will be free and open

to the public. As in years past,CHC students will have the op -portunity to travel to New York City on a coach bus to see thematches at a discounted rate.

Additionally, the Phila-delphia Brotherly Love Cup,sponsored by CHAT and Stu -

dent Activities, will be held atthe College on October 16. Formore information on the IQA,

visit: internationalquidditch.org.

Meet Campus Ministry

JARREAU FREEMAN11

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The Campus Ministry of ce, on thethird oor of Saint Josephs Hall, is a place

where students can explore community service, discover spirituality, and meet new people.

Our goal is to provide a comfortableplace for students to discuss, share ideas,learn from one another, and seek friend -ship, comfort, and support, said Sr. Mindy

Welding, IHM, director of Campus Minis -try. You dont have to be Catholic to comeinto Campus Ministry. Some people have

this idea that it is just about prayer and God

all the time, shesaid. Well, we live in the real world too. Wetruly want to provide a place for students tomeet new people, engage in healthy, happy conversation, know that a friend is around tocomfort them in times of need.

At Campus Ministry, students can restassured that there is always something go -ing on. Campus Ministry hosts many greatservice opportunities like feeding the home -less at St. Francis Inn and volunteering atImpact Thrift Store. It is known for OpenMic Nights, Ladies Eve of Re ection, and

weekend retreats like SEARCH and LifeChoices Retreat.

Campus Ministry is expanding opportu -

nities. Several retreats are in the works for

the upcoming year: Busy People Retreat, Womans Retreat, and Silent Retreat. Also,students can get involved with Rite of Chris -tian Initiation of Adults program for those

who are interested in learning about theCatholic faith, and the Scholars in ServiceProgram. Students can look forward to aconcert on the summer house lawn. This is atime for students to come together, eat goodfood, and enjoy the talent of fellow Grif ns.

Mass dates and times will be posted atthe campus ministry of ce for those inter -ested. On Sunday evenings, a van will go tothe 6 p.m. mass at Our Mother of Consola -tion Parish in Germantown.

Welding encourages students to feel freeto stop by Campus Ministry and say hello.Everyone there is excited to welcome new students to the college community. Students

will meet new-comer Sister Michelle Lesher, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry andstudent interns Sarah Doherty 11, ElijahGoloub 11, and Cora Mahon 11.

Campus Ministry is about relation -ships, said Sr. Mindy. We want to know

who you are. You can give as much as you want, you can do as little as you want. All we want you to know is that we are herefor you. Come with ideas, come with yourhumor; come with whatever it is you have.

Come just as yourself. You will not regret it.

Above, NYC children play Quidditch at an IQA demonstration in CentralPark. Below, CHCs Quidditch Team at the 2010 Middlebury Quidditch World Cup

Max Kaplan 11

Max Kaplan 11

Caitlin Kain 13Game Night at Campus Ministry brings friends, current andfuture, together.

For more informationabout Service Opportu -nities, stop by CampusMinistry, St. Joes ThirdFloor, or contact Sr. Min -dy Welding or Sr. MichelleLesher.


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NEWSClubs Recruit New Members at FairDANA CONSALVO

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Student Government As -sociation hosted its annual Cluband Organization Fair on Sep -tember 9 in the Fournier HallSocial Room, giving studentsthe opportunity to sign up fornew and returning clubs andmeet new friends with similarinterests.

The room was full of inter -ested students perusing the ta -bles and discussing clubs goalsand plans.

Freshman Brandon Wilt -bank, a communications major,decided that instead of join -ing an existing organization he

would start his own. He createdthe Entertainment Club min -utes before the fair began, withhopes of gathering students

with various talents to help en -tertain CHC. New clubs thisyear include the ShakespeareClub, an outlet for enthusiaststo read and perform the Bards

works. Also new is the Show Choir Club, whose foundersDanielle Molino and EstherMcCrea plan as a venue for stu-dents to sing a variety of songsfocusing on different themes.

There are several inspiring clubs whose goals are to helpthose in need, including theHistory Club, Knitting Cluband Students Helping Hon -duras. Owen Ward, History Club President, told prospec -tive members about the annualGreek Animal Rescue projectthat the club hosts. They raisemoney for the abundance of

abused animals in Greece. TheKnitting Club works hand-in-hand with Knit A Square, anorganization that makes blan -kets for children affected by HIV/AIDS, and The RonaldMcDonald House, knitting hatsfor cancer patients.

Students Helping Hondu -ras is a long-standing nationalnonpro t, but is newly con -nected to Chestnut Hill College.It gives students the chance tohelp children and make a differ-ence in their lives. Mike Glasner,club representative and enthusi-ast, said, You get off the busand right away these childrenare looking up at you, and yousee it in their eyes, and theyllgrab your hand. And thats it,you become their best friend.

For students looking forcultural air, La Voz Latina is apopular choice. Chestnut HillCollege has a very diverse back -ground, said Richard Browne,

who is a club member. We want to learn about what youreabout. We want to know aboutcultures other than just Span -ish,. The club will offer lessonsin salsa dancing and speaking Spanish, as well as appreciationof the Spanish culture throughfood and conversation.

With nearly ten new orga-nizations formed in the rsttwo weeks of school, club pros -pects appear strong for the new academic year. Amidst the 40existing organizations, those

who cant nd a club of inter-est can take Wilbanks lead andstart their own.

Max Kaplan 11

Above, Brandon Wiltbank 14 collects signups for the capricious Entertainment Club. Be -low, Alecia Farrar 13, left, and Brittany Davis 10, right, represent the AAAS.

Study abroadthrough literature, art, and

theatre. The course remindedme of Dr. Suzanne del GizzosGender and Literature course,

said Graveline.In Spain, Sanger and Cane-la took courses taught entirely in Spanish. Sangers array of courses towards her Spanishminor included Spanish Lan-guage and Grammar, SpanishCulture, Spanish History, andSpanish Art. Canela, an Inter-national Business, Language,and Culture major, completedan internship while taking acourse in business.

Their time abroad offeredeach student unforgettable mo -

Continued from 1 ments and valuable new per-spectives. There is so muchmore out there, said Sanger.Being in Spain really openedmy eyes not only to their cul-ture, but to life in general; itsnot about what you have, butthe experiences you have thatmake it worthwhile.

Fisher vividly remembers waiting in a seven-hour line tosee tennis star Andy Roddick play on Wimbledons courts.Time seems to move imper -ceptibly fast, but the world isfull of rich opportunities, shesaid of the trip. Continue topursue and take these opportu -nities, from your golden youthto your old and wrinkled days!

Jill Sanger 11Sanger, her sister, and a friend enjoy Salamancas Summer Weather

Rubby Canela 12International Business, Lan-guage and Culture Major,Spanish minor. Studied at Mes-ter University in Salamanca,Spain for one month. Courses:Spanish Business and an In-ternship. Visited Spanish citiesof Madrid, Alicante, Valencia,Segovia, Avila, and Elda. Jessica Fisher 11English Lit. Major, Art Histo -ry Minor. Studied at City Uni-

versity in London, England foreight weeks. Courses: Londonas an Art Capital. Visited Ox -ford, England; Amsterdam,the Netherlands and Barcelo -na, Spain. Sponsored by Arca-dia University.Melissa Graveline 11History Major, Religious and

Womens Studies Minors.Studied at City University inLondon, England for eight

weeks. Courses: Sex, Gender,and the City. Length of trip: 8

weeks. Visited: in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glen Coe and Loch Ness;in England Canterbury, Bath, Salisbury; Cardiff, Wales and Paris,France. Sponsored by Arcadia University Jill Sanger 11Communications Major, Spanish minor. Studied at Universidad deSalamanca in Salamanca, Spain for one month. Courses: SpanishLanguage & Grammar, Culture, History and Art. Visited Spanishcities Segovia, Avila, Madrid and Aveiro, Portugal.

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StyleBLEU LANE12__________________________________________________ The Gang is back this fall for another season of Its AlwaysSunny in Philadelphia! If you havent tuned into the sitcom, itfollows the lives of ve dysfunctional bar owners and is set inSouth Philly. It was created by three guys from Philadelphia whoalso star as main characters in the show. If you have tuned intothe show, then get ready for season six which premieres Thurs -day September 16th. Dennis, Dee, Frank, Mac, and Charlie willbe back to get into more ridiculous situations while incorporat -ing controversial issues and maintaining their self-centered andunethical ways. Want to experience Philadelphia as seen on the show? Takethe Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia tour created by VisitPhilly.com. Here is a list of places the Gang frequents on the show.

A guide to Its Always Sunnys favorite Philadelphia haunts

September movie round-upOn the run from a major drug lord, Machete

(Danny Trejo) is a former Mexican Federale whotravels city to city in search of work. He nds it

when Michal Benz (Jeff Fahey) puts a hit out onMcLaughlin (Robert DeNiro) the Senator who isbehind the recent push to deport illegal immigrantsback across the border. What seems like an assassina -tion attempt turns out to be anything but that as theexecutioner becomes the prey.

While it may seem like another revenge moviethis movie has the chance to be complex and con -troversial. Currently Arizona is in the process of try -ing to enforce one of the strongest anti-immigrationlaws in the history of the U.S. and the executives be -hind Machetes promotion have made full use of thatas they push their movie as topical. Even if you dontenjoy politics, you can still expect a violent, bloody and action packed affair when it comes to Machete.

MacheteSeptember 3rd

Jon Hamm (of Mad Men ) stars as a tenaciousFBI agent trying to bring down a gang that has beenresponsible for several, dangerous robberies occur -

ring in Boston. The aforementioned gang of four is going

through their own issues as member Doug MacRay (Ben Af eck) falls in love with a bank manager (Re -becca Hall) who was the victim at the gangs mostrecent heist. Along with MacRays heart, the bank manager also possesses the key to possibly sending the entire gang to jail. MacRays partner in crime,

Jem (Jeremy Rattner), realizes the risk and preparesto eliminate the gangs only mistake. Former friendsturn into bitter rivals as the chase begins to see whocan survive in this action-packed thriller.

Truthfully, though, this movie had me at DonDraper (John Hamms character on Mad Men ) fea-tured in a heist movie.

The TownSeptember 17th

1. The Laff House(221 South Street)

In season 4, Dee attempt -ed to perform stand-up at thiscomedy club located on Southstreet. While Dees act didnt

go very well, the Laff House isa great place to check out localand national comedy acts. It isa good idea to get your ticketsahead of time.

2. The Italian Market(902 South 9th Street) The Gang frequents this

outdoor market which is lo -cated on 9th Street and is just afew blocks from the ever-pop -

ular South Street Here, youcan get fresh produce, meat,baked goods, and owers.

3. Anthonys Italian CoffeeHouse

(903 South 9th Street)This coffee house is lo -

cated on South 9th Street.Here, you can grab a bite to

eat or have some espresso, sitat a table outside, and enjoy the neighborhood just like theGang.

4. Macs Tavern(226 Market Street,For the 21+ crowd

Owned by the actors whoplay Mac and Dee on the show,Macs Tavern is an appropri -

ate tour stop because the Gang spends most of their time intheir bar, Paddys Pub. Thisspot can be found on MarketStreet in Olde City.

5. Philadelphia JavaCompany

(518 South 4th Street)While Charlie frequents

this spot to admire his crush,you can grab a drink, check out

work by local artists, and surf the web using the free Wi-Fi.Philadelphia Java Company islocated on 4th and South Street.

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Kick off the new school year with fresh, new tunesBleu Lane, Jen Jones

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SharkIntheWater by VV Brown

Cavanaugh Parkby SomethingCorporate Skinny

LovebyBonIver

TheSuburbsby ArcadeFire

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Bleu Lane, 12 _______________________

Seeing an artist or band perform live can be a great way to experience their music. Philadelphia has many venues which offer a diverse selection of con -certs. Each of the venues are easily accessible through public transportation. Check out some of the musicians who will be in our city this fall.

Diverse group of artists to perform in Philadelphia this fall

Thursday September 16: Wiz Khalifa will be at the Tro-cadero Theatre . The nativePennsylvania rapper has gainedpopularity this year and hassigned with a major label. It isan all-ages show beginning at7:30 PM. Tickets are $18.50 inadvance.

Monday September 27: Jason Derulo is having a 7:30p.m. concert at the Theatre of Living Arts . This pop star hasbeen all over the radio this pastyear. If his infectious songs areconstantly getting stuck in yourhead, this might be the show for you. Tickets are $35.25 and

the show is all-ages.

Wednesday October 6:Ratatat will be at the ElectricFactory . The show is at 8 p.m.and advance tickets are $22.

This electronic music duo isknown to have psychedelic liveperformances that make youget off your feet and dance totheir contagious beats.

Thursday November 4: Wolf Parade is having a show at the Trocadero Theatre .

The all-ages show is at 7 :30 p.m.and tickets are $20 in advance.

The indie rock band has recent -ly released their third album,Expo 86, and this stop is a partof their North American tour.

Tuesday November 9:Mumford & Sons will be atthe Electric Factory . Themembers of this British folk band are known to switch in -struments on stage. The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are$22 in advance.

Going out guide: September

Superhuman Touch by Black Swan

Sunshineby

Atmosphere

EverywhereI goby

Lissie

You and I by Ingrid Michaelson

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September 24

LCD Soundsystem and DJs: The Summerof Radness Finale

Where: The Naval Cruise Terminalat the Philadelphia Naval Yard

When: 9 p.m.Admission: $25

For more information, visit www.R5productions.com

Critically acclaimed DJ James Murphy, known by fans worldwide as LCD Soundsystem, will headline R5Productions Summer of Radness Finale. The show,sponsored by Urban Out tters, will feature a variety of other resident DJs and is a perfect summer wrap-

up for music lovers.

September 27

Groovin East LiveWhere: East Parlor, St. Joseph Hall, CHC

When: 7 p.m.Admission: Free

Led by Chestnut Hill College music faculty mem -ber Chris Kuczynski, Groovin Easts three mem -

bers will perform a Jazz set in the East Parlorof St. Joseph Hall. Bring a group of friends and

support a great local trio.

All of September through November 7

Dreadful Things Happen: The BrothersGrimm and Maurice Sendak Exhibition

Where: Rosenbach Museum & GalleryWhen: Museum hours

Admission: $5 (with student ID)For more information, visit www.rosenbach.org

In a series of drawings initially inspired by Hansel andGretel, this exhibitions includes a multitude of eerie

pieces of ar t all depicting famous fairy-tales.

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Diagnostic Disorder

Dilemma

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OPINION

Travis Wolfe 12

Subjective Scrutiny

Welcome to The Grif nsSeptember 2010 edition. By now, youve noticed that thepaper youre holding is very dif -ferent than its predecessors: itslighter, has fewer sections, andis in your hands much earlier inthe semester than ever before.

In fact, if weve done ourjob well, this paper will remindyou what makes print journal -ism an art form not to soon beforgotten. Columbia Univer -sitys Andie Tucher once said,The distinction we dont need

newspapers because were get -ting everything online is kindof like saying we dont needfarmers because I buy all my food at the supermarket. It hasto come from somewhere. Ina culture plagued by informa -tion overload, consider The

Grif n a hand-picked selectionof news thats worth printing from both campus and beyond.

The Internet is to news whatcar horns are to music.

Building a newspaper is nosmall feat, but our editors havealready proven themselves wor -thy of the challenge: our bright,motivated, and diverse team,from incoming freshmen to se -niors, compiled this issue mid-summer between work, sports,and studying abroad. Much likeStudent Government members

are your representatives, oureditors and writers are your

voice. The Grif n is, rst andforemost, your paper. Shareyour feedback with us throughletters and well gladly publishthem. Give us your suggestionsand you may see them as soon

as our next issue, slated to bein your hands on October 1and on the rst of each monththereafter.

I believe I speak on behalf of our entire editorial team

when I say welcome, thanksfor reading, and we hope thismarks the beginning of a fan -tastic year.

All the best,

Max Kaplan 11Editor in Chief

Letter from the Editors When The Grif ns former

editors asked to talk to me afterclass, I certainly wasnt expect -

ing to be asked to become thepapers new Managing Editor.Running The Grif n? Talk about a major responsibility.

Was I really up for the chal -lenge?

For the last two years I en -joyed being on the newspaperssideline. I wrote articles butnever had the task of making sure deadlines were met and

writers had assignments. Whenasked to be an editor, part of me wanted to turn down thejob, continue to coast along,and watch on the sidelines

while someone else took on thearduous task.

I accepted the challenge,but not without chai tea andlate-night chats with mom.

However, I am pleased that Iaccepted the challenge. I havelearned that I cant live my lifeavoiding challenges. I owe it tomyself to face my fears, makea few mistakes, and see whereI end up.

Thankfully, I am not han -dling this big job alone. TheGrif ns staff this year is phe -nomenal. I have the opportu -nity to share the responsibil -ity with Max Kaplan, Editorin Chief, 11. He has already shown amazing leadership skillsand an enthusiasm for the pub -lication I admire, and I am soexcited that we will be able to

work together to create a paperI know you will thoroughly en -joy.

The team of editors is wonderful and have cut theirsummers short to start on the

September issue, which illus -trates their devotion towardcreating a great paper.

The Grif n, like many things on campus, has under -gone some changes, but I know that they are changes you willlove. I hope you will join usas we continue on this voyagetoward creating a newspaperthat re ects the heart and mis -sion of Chestnut Hill College.I know it will be a ride we willnever forget.

Jarreau Freeman 11Managing Editor

OLIVIA MARCINKA13

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Have you ever experiencedfeelings of distress? Maybe aday when you nd that inevi -table rain cloud never leaving its spot behind your shoulders?If so, youre most likely suffer -ing from a severe case of MajorDepressive Disorder. Well, atleast that is what quali ed phy -sicians from the Diagnostic andStatistical Manual of MentalDisorders (DSM)-5 task forcehave decided for you.

This group of 27 physicianshas been providing revisions tothe newest edition of the DSMfor about ten years. The DSM-5is due for publication in May of 2013. Although these revisionsare debatable, the sections in

which a physician is to diagnosetheir patient by using a series of guidelines is awed. According to the recent changes proposedto the DSM-5, a patient canbe diagnosed with a very seri -ous condition for very minimalsymptoms in exchange.

The American Psychiat-ric Association currently hasan Internet site that offers up -dates on the DSM-5 revisions.

This website provides the cur -rent de nition of any disorder,the proposed de nition in the

fth edition, the rationale be -hind their decision to make thechange, and an intensity scaleoffering a linear point system tohuman behavior.

Although it is blatantly stressed that a physician is

meant to follow DSM guide -lines with prudence, many phy -sicians can be quick to diagnose

without consideration. Whiletextbook knowledge may bedesired for students, one can -not judge the mental state of another based solely on a strictset of quali cations. Grantedthe patient may have every symptom in the book, thereis still room for the doctor tomake realistic deductions from

what they see. This fact posesthe real argument to lay not

with the DSM-5 task force, butthe psychiatrists themselves. Dr.

John Z. Sadler, contributor toPsychiatric Times, explains thatthe DSM is an administrativedocument for tracking serviceuse. Its a nosology of disease.Its a coded system for billing.It is used (however lamentably)as a textbook of psychopathol -ogy for students and residents.It provides diagnostic schemesfor short-and long-term clinicaltrials.

As seemingly more peopleare diagnosed with mental ill -ness, average feelings of grief or stress are hailed as fatalleeches preying on Americanblood. A larger percentage of the population is now turning to chemical solutions to easetheir emotional struggles. Thisgives an opportunity for pro tto the drug companies distrib -uting antidepressant medica -tion. In a study led by Mark Olfson of the New York StatePsychiatric Institute and Co -lumbia University, it was con -cluded that 10% of Americans(27 million) were using antide -pressants in 2005. Studies had

also shown that about half of the 27 million Americans weretaking antidepressants for otherconditions such as back pain,nerve pain, or fatigue.

As we continue to move to - ward a completely sedated styleof life, we risk losing recogni -

tion of normalcy. I mean thatself-awareness of thoughts,feelings, and actions would beobsolete. The incredible voidof apathy would absorb any chance of experiencing emo -tion.

FUNFOTOMICHAEL WENZ

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The scenery is changing this time of year and travel is

increasing as the college-boundmove into their home for thenext several months. Some seethis time as separation from thefamiliar and on to a transient

work camp, with dread anddisappointment around every turn. Hold on, thats no fun,that outlook makes me want tobe in close proximity to a natu -ral disaster.

Others, however, view it asa reunion with some of theirfavorite vacation friends. Whilethese views may be different,

what we see shares a common-

ality; the lenses we see out of. With this in mind, wherever youare you can always nd some -thing to spark your interest. If school isnt your forte, then do

what you must during the day and then change your lens.

Think about something

tranquil or that interests you. Itdoesnt matter if youre stuck somewhere, you can always useyour imagination to bring yousomewhere else. And if thatdoesnt work, just go on Googleand surf the net until you ndsomething cool and roll with it.

No matter your location,nd a better view. Move your

camera, change your lens, funcan be found anywhere. Wel -come back to a new year atChestnut Hill.

Make your opinion heardby submitting letters to theeditor or contributions to The Grif n .

Submissions become prop -erty of The Grif n and aresubject to editing for style,clarity and space concerns.


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SPORTSUnion soccer comes to Philly

JILL SANGER 11

_________ With World Cup hysteriafading, more attention can bepaid to soccer teams closer tohome. A nearby Chester Coun -

Remaining Home Games At PPL Park

25 Sept.

Union vs. Chivas USA4 p.m.2 Oct.

Union vs. Houston Dynamo4 p.m.7 Oct.

Union vs. Los Angeles Gal -axy 8 p.m.16 Oct.

Union vs. NY Red Bulls6 p.m.

16 Sept.

Mens Soccer vs. Goldey-Beacom CollegePlymouth Whitemarsh 6:30 p.m.17 Sept.

Mens Tennis vs. Merrimack College 3 p.m.18 Sept.

Womens Soccer vs. Concordia CollegeSoccer Field 1 p.m.Mens Soccer

vs. Concordia CollegeSoccer Field 3 p.m.20 Sept.

Mens Tennis vs. LeMoyne College 2 p.m.23 Sept.

Mens Tennis

vs. University of the Sciences 4 p.m.24 Sept.

Womens Tennis vs. Post University 4 p.m.25 Sept.

Womens Tennis vs. Concordia University 1 p.m.Mens & Womens Cross CountryPhiladelphia Metro InvitationalBelmont Plateau, Fairmount Park 12 p.m.

Womens Soccer vs. Post University Soccer Field 1 p.m.Mens Soccer

vs. Post University Soccer Field 3 p.m.

Womens Volleyball vs. Bloom eld College 12 p.m.

28 Sept.

Womens Soccer vs. Holy Family University Soccer Field 4 p.m.29 Sept.

Mens Soccer vs. St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePlymouth Whitemarsh 6:30 p.m.

Womens Volleyball vs. University of the Sciences 7 p.m.30 Sept.

Womens Volleyball vs. Wilmington University 7 p.m.1 Oct.

Mens Tennis vs. Philadelphia University 3 p.m.2 Oct.

Womens Tennis vs. West Chester University 12 p.m.

Mens & Womens Cross CountryBelmont ClassicBelmont Plateau, Fairmount Park 11 a.m.

4 Oct. Womens Soccer vs. Lincoln University Plymouth Whitemarsh 5 p.m.Mens Soccer

vs. Lincoln University Plymouth Whitemarsh 7 p.m.6 Oct.

Womens Volleyball vs. Lincoln University 7 p.m.

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Global Impact of AthletesHANNAH CAMPBELL

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The de nition of an athlete,according to the Merriam-

Webster dictionary, is a person who is trained or skilled in ex -ercises, sports, or games requir -ing physical strength, agility, orstamina. But athletes like Jim

Thorpe, Babe Ruth, and morerecently Tiger Woods and Ser -ena Williams, challenge thisde nition. The mystery of ourpresent decade is what to call

the few who go above and be -yond. Athlete seems too insuf -

cient a word. Instead, let theirtitles be Landon Donovan andUsain Bolt.Landon Donovan recently

concluded a courageous perfor -mance in the 2010 FIFA World

Cup. After a disappointing 2006 World Cup, it was hard to en - vision the American team pro -gressing anywhere beyond the

rst round of competition; the world remained uninterestedin the American team as muchas Americans themselves did.Soccer is described as the onesport Americans arent cultur -ally equipped in dominating.However, that never deterredDonovan: with his teammatesby his side, the world was soonpaying attention.

On June 23, in the 91st min -ute of the American teams -nal group game of the WorldCup, Landon Donovan scoreda game-changing goal against

Algeria and secured the USAsplace in the round of sixteen.Not only did Donovans goal al -

low the team to advance, but it was the rst time since the 1930 World Cup that the U.S nishedat the top of their group. Forjust a moment, Landon Dono -

van was the American hero. The day Donovan scored, itbecame less about soccer andmore about uniting a nationbehind a team. Not only were

Americans lled with pride fora sport once barely acknowl -edged, but they realized the

world was watching (and they were putting on quite a great

display). Most everyone hasnow come to realize the spiritthat lies within American ath -letes, one that seems to coursethrough Landon Donovans

veins, making him the perfectrepresentative for his country.Equally a great representative

United States directs the de -fense with a 57% saving per -centage. The remainder of theteam is rounded out by playersranging from 19 to 31 years of age from all over the world,including: Congo, Venezuela,

First, it is important to know that the name PhiladelphiaUnion was chosen to representthe union of the 13 colonies,of which Philadelphia was the

rst capital. The colonies arealso the inspiration for 13 stars

ty eld boasts the PhiladelphiaUnion, a newly formed MensMajor League Soccer team rep -resenting the historical city of Philadelphia. Completing theirinaugural game with a loss inMarch 2010, the Union is now making steady strides in theclimax of their season with a6-6-13 record.French native Sebastien Le

Toux leads the offense for theUnion with nine goals and nineassists on the season, whilegoalkeeper Chris Seitz of the

Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Ar -gentina, and, of course, theUnited States. With unity,these players bring trademark moves from their native coun -tries to compile the feisty Phil -adelphia Union.Draped in blue and gold and

showcasing a snake on theirchest, the players representmuch more than whats seento the eye. Many hours of his -torical research were applied toeach color chosen and designcontained in the Unions logo.

at the bottom of the crest. The rattlesnake was derivedfrom Benjamin Franklins po -litical cartoons during the Rev -olutionary War, representing the danger of disunity. Navy blue and gold were pulledfrom the uniforms of soldiersof the Continental Army andlight blue represents the civic

ag of Philadelphia. Lastly,the logo is drawn together by acircle, signifying unity. The team came together outof one common passion: to

play soccer. So, if you sharethe same passion and want tosupport the continued growthof soccer in the United States,take a ride on 476 to PPL Park in Chester for an impressive

view along the water and asoccer spirit on par with thatfound in Europe. With the sea -son winding down and ticketsstarting at $25, its an afford -able warm-weather getaway.

for his country is Jamaican-born sprinter Usain Bolt. Boltbecame instantly famous aftersetting new world records in the100 and 200-meter nals in the2008 Beijing Olympics, making him the rst sprinter to hold100 and 200-meter world re -cords simultaneously since theintroduction of electronic tim -ing. He proceeded to break hisown 200-meter world record inthe 2009 Berlin World Champi -onships by .11 seconds. Beyondall the numbers and technicali -

ties, Usain Bolts apparent ef -fortlessness is a spectacle to

watch.Since breaking these world re -

cords, Bolt has received numer -ous endorsements, an Order of Distinction from the Jamaicangovernment (he is now called

the Right Honorable UsainBolt), a highway named in hishonor, a 400-meter stadium

with a track exactly replicating one in Berlin in his name, and atwelve-foot chunk of the Berlin

wall.Governing Mayor of Berlin,

Klaus Wowereit, who presentedBolt with his piece of the Berlin

wall, is quoted saying, one cantear down walls that had beenconsidered as insurmountable.Usain Bolt and Landon Dono -

van have done just that: they

are internationally recognized,respected, and admired, chal -lenging a textbook de nition of athlete.

Greg Carroccio/Sideline Photos


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SPORTS

CHC defeats UDC in impressive overtime win

KYLE BACHMAN14

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One goal can change notjust a nation, but the world inthe FIFA World Cup. The onegoal scored by Spains AndresIniesta gave his team a 1-0 winand their rst ever World Cuptitle, changing the lives formany fans and players alike.

The fans had waited solong to be able to run throughstreets with nothing on their

minds but simply celebrating the victory. It changed the lifeof a coach who had worked sohard to compile a team worthy of winning the Cup, while notallowing that team to lose theirfocus and fall short after a rstround loss.

The 2010 World Cup nalebetween Spain and the Nether-lands dramatically ended with a116th minute goal decided by Spains Iniesta for the win in ex-tra time. But there were plenty of exciting moments along the

way that are de nitely worth re-

membering. The atmosphere was elec-

tric, the goals were incredible,the referees calls were ques-tionable at times, but the endresult was a tournament full of memories that no soccer fan

will soon forget. This tourna-ment had everything to offerfans for all of the countries, andmore.

For the United States, pos-sibly the most memorable goalof the tournament was when

Landon Donovans goal in extratime gave the U.S. a 1-0 victory over Algeria and helped themadvance to the second round.

Another goal to remember was from Netherlands Giovan-ni Van Bronckhorst againstUruguay in the semi nals of thetournament. He took one touchtoward the goal and made ashot from 30 yards out that wason a rope leading to the upperpost just past the outstretchedarms of the Uruguay keeper.

The most unforgettable

moment of the tournament,

judging from a fans perspec-tive, was when Uruguays LuisSuarez blocked a sure goal withhis hand at the goal line againstGhana in the quarter nals. Thismoment in itself was unex-pected in the 121st minute of the game and clearly a penalty.Ghanas Asamoah Gyan was al-ready 2-for-2 in penalty shots inthe tournament and was pickedto take the shot that would puthis country into the semi nals.

However, Gyan banged hisshot off the crossbar and gaveUruguay new life and hope.Uruguay eventually won thegame in penalty kicks, but thereal story of the game was themoments leading up to the re-sult.

For U.S. soccer fans, this was probably the most exciting group of games they have everhad the pleasure of watching.Obviously it didnt end the way the fans wanted, but there wasplenty to be proud of and dis-appointed at along the way.

Having to battle back from

Jess Veazey, 13 Jess Veazey, 13

ASHLEY MCGRAIL14

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It was an overtime goal by Carl Essenthier, af-

ter an exhilarating back-and-forth game between theGrif ns and the University of the District of Colum-bia (UDC) Firebirds, that had fans jumping out of their seats cheering with their team to celebrate theGrif ns win. On Thursday, September 9, the menssoccer team took the eld determined to win.

Despite the drop in temperature, which left many fans draped in blankets and sweatshirts, and trailing 1-0 in the rst half after a goal by Mario Benegas slidby Grif n goalie Michael Goldstein, spirit remainedhigh. However, a lack of defense wasnt to blame. De-fense went to work early, allowing few chances forUDC to score; the team pressured their opponents

goalie, Kyle Heatherington, early in the game.Out of CHCs 22 shots on goal, the majority were

attempted in the rst half, while UDCs 22 shots weremostly attempted in the second. After more impres-

sive work from the defensive, and very impressivestops and blocks from sophomore goalie Goldstein,the score remained 1-0 at half-time.

While the team rested and cooled off during half-time, students who attended were given free pizza forsupporting their team while they waited for the boysto take the eld again, hoping for a comeback. Bothteams fought hard in the second half, which led totension between the teams and a quite few fouls.

At 55:55, senior defense player Maurice Blantonscored on a penalty kick, tying the game at 1-1 andhad fans standing, clapping, and screaming in appre-ciation.

Only three minutes later (58:20), the Grif nsscored again as a goal by Carl Essenthier, on a play set up by mid elder Mark Pugliese, went searing by Heatherington.

CHC was in the lead 2-1. The Firebirds cameback quickly with goals by forward Kane Moar andan impressive 20-yard free-kick by mid elder TansuKorkmaz. Mid elder Chris Moore brought put theteam back in the lead with a rebound goal three min-utes before ovetime.

In the end, with 40 seconds remaining, forwardRyan Lannutti put Essenthier in the perfect positionto score against Heatherington, and he did just that.

The crowd went wild, the Grif ns patted each otheron their backs in triumph, and CHC was victorious.

The Grif ns are now (2-1-0), and they arent slowing down.

one- and two-goal de cits wasnt something fans were usedto or wanted to see, but the way in which it happened was truly exhilarating. Donovans extratime goal against Algeria wasone of the greatest moments inU.S. mens soccer history. It putthe U.S. through to the secondround and gave a nation some-thing to cheer about and cometogether for, which is really

what its all about. Theres nothing better than

having everyone forget abouttheir daily problems, put asidetheir differences and just agreeon something simple as putting a ball in the back of a net. Andeven if it was just for a couple

weeks, this simple game of soc-cer showed us that there is hopefor all of us in life, as individu-als and as a country.

A look back at the unforgettable 2010 FIFA World Cup

(Left) Mike Pugliese, #13, prepares a tackle for the ball on University of the District of Columbia (UDC) player #11. (Right) Darius Gbunblee, #22,prepares for a penalty on the UDC goal.

After nearly a month of gameplay Spain was victorious in winning in the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. This trium-phant feat marks Spains rst World Cup win since the startof the tournament in 1930.

nytimes.com

Current record:

Mens Tennis: 1-0Womens Tennis: 1-2Mens Soccer: 3-1Womens Soccer: 2-1-1Mens Cross Country: 0-0Womens Cross County: 0-0Womens Volleyball: 0-6*as of 9/12/2010

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