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Volume 57, Number 1 thesucrusader.com Friday, September 11, 2015 Renowned scholar offers global perspective By Kate Palisay “concerned about the economic future, security, extremism, Contributing writer and democracy,” according to Susquehanna was intro- Esposito. duced to a rarely-encountered While they do not care about brand of Islam: the “main- our religion, he said, they do stream Muslim” at the annual care about the degradation of Alice Pope Shade Lecture on Islam in Western media and Sept. 10. the West’s double standard of John L. Esposito, professor democracy, or “democratic ex- of religion and international ceptionalism.” affairs at Georgetown Uni- These points resonated with versity and renowned scholar senior Morgan Culler, who and expert on Islamic studies, studied abroad in Spain this delivered this year’s lecture, past summer and spent a week called “What Everyone Needs visiting various cities in Mo- to Know About Islam.” rocco and interacting with na- The event was sponsored tives, both in homestays and in by the Susquehanna religious local universities. studies department and took “It went hand-in-hand with The Crusader/ Ann Marley place in the Degenstein Cam- GAINING NEW PERSPECTIVES—John L. Esposito, renowned scholar and expert on Is- my GO program to Morocco pus Center Theater. lamic studies, addresses Susquehanna faculty, staff and students during his lecture on un- and speaking to students there Esposito related his lecture derstanding how our understanding of Islam shapes our lives and the lives of Muslims. about Islam and the notions to the views of those who are that they had about the United part of a culture influenced by rate and limited perspective of erage of the Iranian Revolu- the Gallup Company polling States,” said Culler. “[Stu- the Judeo-Christian tradition, the international Muslim com- tion in the late 1970s, at which 1.3 billion people in the Islam- dents] said they don’t have an which applies to most Ameri- munity held by many Ameri- time Muslims were virtually ic world from 2001 to 2007 to issue with us in terms of our cans. He said that American cans and Westerners. invisible in the United States. produce raw data on Muslims’ religion or our freedoms; they media fails to bridge a connec- “When you don’t have a “Media is about conflict, views and opinions on West- actually admire a lot of our tion between all three Abraha- reference point, then when you conflict discourse,” said Es- ern cultures. freedom,” she said. mic faiths and instead creates encounter it, you don’t have a posito, “talking about what The poll found that people She continued, “What they a larger divide. context for it,” said Esposito, mainstream folks do, that’s living in Muslim countries don’t like is that we, we being According to Esposito, the explaining how Americans’ just not there.” “admire the West for our tech- the media, stereotype Islam media’s narrow presentation perception of Islam was ini- Esposito went on to share nology, for our freedoms, and of Islam has led to an inaccu- tially tarnished by media cov- the results of work he did with for our work ethic” and are Please see ISLAM page 3 Crusaders question political implications of SU identity By Mitchell Roshannon staff from a rich array of geo- McMillan explained briefly does the word ‘crusade’ on the way college sports were graphic, racial, ethnic, cultural the historical context of the modern-day Muslims.” played. Specifically, a sports Contributing writer and religious backgrounds.” crusaders of the Middle Ages However, at Susquehanna, writer from Philadelphia used Susquehanna’s identity as The e-mail invited stu- and why Susquehanna’s nick- the nickname “The Crusaders” the term “little crusaders” to “The Crusaders” was brought dents to begin a conversation name should not be confused originated in the 1920s in ref- refer to Susquehanna athletes, under scrutiny on Sept. 1 when on campus regarding whether as a reference to these Cru- erence to the football team. which eventually led to all President L. Jay Lemons sent Susquehanna should begin to sades, though it often is. According to Lemons, in Susquehanna students being an e-mail to alumni, faculty, steer away from the name due Historically, the Crusades the 1920s, the Susquehanna known as “The Crusaders” to- students and staff initiating a to the historical implications were a collection of holy wars football coach, Luther Gross- day, according to Lemons. discussion of changing the uni- that come with it. fought for about 200 years, be- man, went on a mission to While the name “Crusad- versity’s nickname and mascot. Lemons and Dean of Fac- ginning in 1095. According to create a fair athletic program ers” stems from a proud time As the e-mail stated, Lem- ulty Linda McMillan held an McMillan, these wars waged that would bring an end to the in Susquehanna’s history and ons is looking to have this open discussion on Sept. 7 to by the Catholic Church affect- corrupt tactics being used by holds special meaning to alum- discussion in order “to make find out where students and ed the lives of countless Jews many universities, including ni, conversations on campus a recommendation regarding faculty stand on the issue. and Muslims, and the deaths Susquehanna, to win games. have begun surrounding the whether the Crusader nick- While “The Crusaders” has brought on by the church are Lemons said that at that time, idea of changing or keeping name and mascot continue to been a term of endearment that still remembered today by hiring professional players the school’s historical name. serve our university well.” Susquehanna students, faculty those groups that were tar- to play for a day on a college Susquehanna has been in- The e-mail also explains and staff have called them- geted. McMillan said, “It is team was legal and common creasingly focused on bring- why there is a need for this selves for decades, national something that shaped the practice, and schools could es- ing diversity to campus, as can debate now. As it states, “the controversy surrounding the memory of Jewish culture and sentially pay for wins. Lemons be seen in the addition of stu- world and our campus com- name and its historical im- continues to shape the memory said that people at Susque- dents of Buddhist, Hindu and munity have changed sig- plications have recently been of Jewish culture today.” She hanna and in the press began Muslim faiths as compared to nificantly as we have become brought to question in univer- continued, “Just like the word to refer to Grossman’s ef- home to students, faculty and sities across the country. ‘jihad’ falls on our ears, so too forts as a “crusade” to change Please see CRUSADERS page 3 News in Brief The SU Crusader Online NOW Trax hosts throwback party Charlie’s hosts Jazz at SU C Trax will host its annual ‘90s Charlie’s Coffeehouse, locat- party on Saturday, Sept. 12 from ed in the lower level of Degen- 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. stein Campus Center, will host The event is free, and DJ Jazz@SU on Tuesday, Sept. 15 Capozzoli and Bonax will pro- at 8 p.m. vide music from the ‘90s. Susquehanna students will Facebook tWitter Website Wristbands will be available perform with a professional jazz for all attendees who are 21 and guest. Check Out older. Like us on Facebook @ Follow us @ thesucrusader.com The SU Crusader TheSUCrusader for exclusive stories thesucrusader.com N ews Page 3 Friday, September 11, 2015 SU alumnus shares experiences to inspire football team By Jill Baker In the spring, the team hosted a field.” liftathon and raised money for Perkovich believes that this Contributing writer Lauren’s First And Goal, an or- dedication will motivate his Susquehanna’s football team ganization that helps young peo- players to work harder and real- came out with a win over Lycom- ple battling cancer. ize how blessed they are to play ing College in its season opener “When this [dedication of college football. In his first year after receiving a special pep talk the season] came up, this was as the head coach, Perkovich has before the game on Sept. 5. just another way to show our placed a heavy focus on tradition Class of 1998 alumnus Adam guys how lucky they are to be and working with alumni. Drapczuk III spoke to the team able to do what they do,” said “Once a Crusader, always a about his experiences from be- Perkovich. “Never take that for Crusader. The program always ing on the team in the nineties granted.” has your back. Tradition never and told them great things he has He said that during the pre- graduates,” Perkovich said. realized since he graduated. game talk, Drapczuk III dis- He continued, “I think that The team has dedicated the cussed how much Susquehanna it’s good for us to show our 2015 season to Drapczuk III’s meant to him, how much his young guys that no matter what son, Adam Drapczuk IV, who son would have loved to watch you are going through, where passed away from brain can- the game that day, and how ex- you are at or what is happening, The Crusader/ Jill Baker cer this spring. The team’s hel- cited he would be to know that there are people always there for MORE THAN A GAME —Susquehanna’s football team will mets have been decorated with they have dedicated this season you.” wear helmets with the initials of Adam Drapczuk IV this season. the initials AD on the back, in to him. With nine games left in the honor of Drapczuk’s son. ily has gone through.” of Trustees member Marty Pin- The strongest sentiment season, the players have dedi- After the pregame speech, He continued: “Just not to ner. Pinner had played with Drapczuk III expressed was how cated themselves to doing the the team presented the Drapczuk take things for granted, make Drapczuk III during their time at important it is to live every day best that they can in every facet family with a helmet with the sure that you are living every Susquehanna and proposed the to the fullest. Perkovich said: “I of their college careers, both on AD decal to take home. day to its fullest. I wanted them team do something for him and think it really helped our guys and off the field. According to Head Coach Tom Perkovich to just really know what the de- his son. inside especially to come out Coach Perkovich, their motto said, “He did a great job, just cal meant; what they were play- This is not the first time the with a win that day. Something this year is “All In.” . Their next talked to them about his experi- ing for.” football team has taken opportu- else that you think about, and game will be on Saturday, Sept. ence a little bit, and what Adam Perkovich was approached by nities to give back to the commu- how hard you have got to play 12 at Johns Hopkins University went through and what his fam- former football player and Board nity and alumni of Susquehanna. and to leave it all out there on the at 1 p.m. SU to experience homelessness CRUSADERS: SU to By Adam Bourgault Dave Ramsaran, a professor of ships came into the program determine end result sociology whose research is di- more reserved, as they tend to Asst. news editor rectly related to homelessness. get turned away from expen- If you could build a house Morgan Kutz, co-founder sive events due to their finan- Continued from page 1 Susquehanna’s history, along out of cardboard, how would of People Serving People, said cial situations.” with the desire among students, none in 2004, according to the you do it? that she hopes that the lecture He continued, “By the time faculty and staff to have a mas- Susquehanna University Fact- If you’re interested in at- at the event will be as success- the trip ended, they were the cot that coincides with the cru- Book. The amount of students tempting to construct your ful and effective as last year’s ones running ahead, handing sader nickname. of Jewish faith increased as well own abode, Cardboard City when Colleen Zoller spoke. out food donations to people He said: “We need to address from 1.7 percent in 2004 to 3.8 will take place today, Sept. 11 Kutz said: “Dr. Zoller’s talk on the streets and really getting the whole thing. Address it all. percent in 2014. from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on De- to the students and the discus- involved.” And, quite frankly, address it McMillan said, “Even genstein Campus Center Lawn. sions they had with her, and Diaz said that People Serving once and for all.” He continued, though we have a particular The fundraising event, even after she left, were insight- People used pre- and post-eval- “It’s Groundhog Day, and it has story that we want to tell about which is in its second year, ful and inspiring. I can only uations to measure the success been for at least 35 years.” [our nickname], it’s already is hosted by People Serving hope for great things from this of the scholarship program. First year Dylan Scillia said, People, an on-campus organi- year’s speaker, Dr. Ramsaran.” The evaluations had stu- been politicized.” “If something is placed into an zation that works to address Kutz also said, “Even dents rank their confidence She expressed that the de- educational setting that makes homelessness through service. though we are doing the event in going to college, being in- bate over whether to change the others feel threatened or unwel- Junior Gabby Singh, the outside, I’d love for [partici- volved with service and their school’s nickname has come up come, I can see why there would public relations chair of Peo- pants] to realize that they still closeness with their peers on a many times in the past, and she be a desire to change it.” He ple Serving People and one of get a lot of luxuries that people scale from one to ten. said: “Before 9/11, students were added, “Although, I’m not sure its founding members, said: experiencing homelessness “I did the math,” Diaz said. on a spectrum of enthusiasm to that in this case anyone feels that “We’re focusing on fundrais- aren’t able to use, such as their “The average for all four of indifference. However, since threatened by it.” ing this year. People can reg- electronic devices, blankets, them for all of those questions 9/11, there has been an increas- Several more conversations ister in advance for $3 at our pillows and games.” was a three. Afterward, the ing discomfort among students.” will take place in various states table in the basement of De- She continued, “Although average skyrocketed to 8.75. Lemons also spoke to the fact until Oct. 7 to address the idea genstein Campus Center. They it’s a simulation, it’s still going They got out of this trip what that the issue has been brought of moving away from the Cru- can also sign up for $5 at the to be a fun event, and we hope we really wanted them to. Now up on a number of occasions in sader name. start of the event.” that people get out of it that there they’re taking full advantage ISLAM: Expert at SU Singh said the entrance fee is a harsh stereotype placed on of opportunities on campus covers the cost of food. Addi- people experiencing homeless- they may not have otherwise.” tionally, each participant will ness and that it’s possible for it Diaz said that in its first year, receive cardboard to begin to happen to anybody.” People Serving People was able Continued from page 1 “It’s important to under- building their makeshift home. All of the proceeds from the to provide two half-scholarships and group it with extrem- stand [a religion] as prevalent Participants can buy additional event will go toward the SU for SPLASH students. ism.” as Islam when you go out and pieces of cardboard, ranging SPLASH Scholarship fund, Last year, through fund- The Religious Studies De- you travel or you are invited from 25 cents to 50 cents, so which stands for Students Pro- raising events like Cardboard partment selected a speaker for into people’s homes,” said Singh said that about $10 would moting Leadership and Aware- City, and working with local this year’s Alice Pope Shade sophomore Charlie Frekot. cover costs of the entire event. ness in Serving the Homeless. donors, People Serving People Lecture based on its belief in “[Esposito] really related to “If you get a group of twen- The fund provides a means was able to provide four full students’ need of a broader un- the audience,” said Frekot. ty people and you each bring for students who wish to par- SPLASH scholarships. derstanding of the world. “I thought it was quite inter- two dollars, you could build ticipate but cannot afford the “We’re hoping for higher “The GO Program symbol- esting, informative, and nice a magnificent castle,” Singh cost to go on the SU SPLASH attendance this year,” Singh izes the university’s recogni- to see a really open-minded said. She also noted that over trip to Washington, D.C. said. She continued, “last year tion that students are mov- and well-researched opinion,” fifty people had already regis- The trip costs $550, accord- we had over 80, and this year ing more and more out into a said senior Roger Baumbach. tered for the event. ing to Diaz, and he said that we’re hoping for a hundred.” globalized community,” said Anecdotes from both Es- The president of People it is a week-long, service-in- Singh and Diaz said that Karla Bohmbach, chair of the posito’s personal and profes- Serving People, Noah Diaz, said tensive program for incoming participants are welcome to religious studies department. sional life added perspective that through informational vid- first-year students. spend the night outside in their Bohmbach said, “I think es- to the scholar’s lecture, keep- eos, lectures and the building of Diaz said, “We focus on cardboard houses and that the sential to understanding and ing listeners engaged until the cardboard homes, the event ed- getting [the students] used to People Serving People execu- operating well in that world is end of the talk. ucates participants about home- campus and each other ... then tive board will be present for also an understanding of reli- “If you don’t understand lessness in America. we drive down to [Washington, the duration of the evening to gious diversity and the way in the difference between the He said, “I thought it would D.C.], where it becomes very answer questions about the which religion impacts and in- following of a religion and be a good event to raise aware- service-intensive.” event and homelessness in the tersects with politics, relation- the hijacking of a religion,” ness, and it is our big fundraiser.” He said, “A lot of the stu- local Selinsgrove area and the ships, security decisions, and concluded Esposito, “then we The lecture will be given by dents who received scholar- rest of the country. cultural and economic values.” have a problem.” thesucrusader.com N ews Page 4 Friday, September 11, 2015 Student Activities Committee brings Fall Frenzy to SU The Crusader/ Joanna Mizak SOAK UP THE SUN—Students play games lawn games, race each other through blow-up obstacle courses and ride a mechanical bull at Fall Frenzy. Counseling Center to offer new specialized support groups cent of the students who come Senior Kelsey Miller, who or family or how to do things dents who participate in these By Sarah Chaffee to the Counseling Center come studied in Italy, said: “I’m for themselves.” new groups can expect to meet Asst. forum editor because of some form of anxiety. kind of feeling overwhelmed Sophomore Rebekah Smith once a week for five to six weeks. The new school year has That’s our top concern.” by the amount of schoolwork said that she hopes that the First- “There will be a counselor brought with it new changes to “Sometimes what will happen and seeing a lot of people I Year Student Support Group who will help facilitate the con- the Counseling Center. Three is that a student will be strug- know. It’s not necessarily cul- will talk about getting involved versation. Students can expect to support groups were created to gling with anxiety but not know ture shock at this point, but on campus. learn from other students’ expe- help students dealing with anxi- what to do. Our goal is to really more like school shock.” Smith said, “They should riences and what has worked for ety, coming back from studying give students the skills they need Senior Michelle Gillette who talk about not being afraid to them,” Pearson-Warton said. abroad and navigating the first to combat anxiety,” Pearson- studied in Africa, said, “It’s get involved because I think Daily walk-in times were year on campus. Daily walk-in Warton said. weird to go to a different culture sometimes first-year students added to make the Counseling times were also added. The center will also offer a where literally nobody knows don’t necessarily want to get Center’s services more acces- “Taming the Dragon” is a “Go Home” group, and Pearson- you to coming back and every- involved because they’re afraid sible to students, and these will group that focuses on teaching Warton said: “[It] is for helping one knows everyone.” it’s going to take up too much be offered from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., students how to battle anxiety. students transitioning back to The final group will be time, but sometimes it’s worth Monday through Friday. Assistant Dean and Director classes, culture and campus. It’s for first-years, and Pearson- it to put that much effort into Pearson-Warton said, “I want of Counseling Services Dr. Sta- for students who have been on Warton said, “The First-Year something where you can make people to know that we are here cey Pearson-Warton said: “What GO Long and are back in school group might talk about home- a group of friends.” to help and that we’re here to we know is that almost 90 per- and may need extra support.” sickness and missing a friend Pearson-Warton said that stu- support students.” SU to offer Student Wellness Club F urry Friends return According to a pamphlet out the year will include a book By Samantha McCoy d d su handed out at the first meet- display in the library, fitness For og ays at Contributing writer ing, there will be a new special classes every Wednesday, Weight A new club on campus aims focus emphasized by the club Watcher sessions, visits to Per- to bring awareness to the impor- each month, starting with “The spectives classes throughout the tance of students’ physical, men- Value of Sleep and Relaxation” semester and other events, ac- tal and emotional health. for September. cording to the group’s pamphlet. The Health Center is in the Junior Andrew Muckin was “We’re trying to provide stu- process of organizing the Student elected as the club’s president dents with opportunities to be- Wellness Club to aid students in during the meeting. come healthier in every physical, maintaining a healthy lifestyle “I think, as a whole, we don’t mental and emotional way,” se- while at school. have a solid wellness group on nior Corey Litton said. The club had its first meeting campus where students can get Junior Andrea Mobley said on Sept. 7 to elect officials and involved,” Muckin said. “Giv- that the club is “a good way for discuss plans for the year. Health ing that is our goal. There was a people to learn the steps to get Center Director Margaret Bris- group last year that wasn’t an of- healthy without feeling intimi- key will be adviser to the club. ficial club, which helped promote dated.” “I’m very excited and the Health Center. Now we’ve “Wellness is not the absence thrilled,” Briskey said. “This decided to make it official and of illness,” Briskey said. “Cam- was initiated because we saw so receive funding.” pus wellness cannot be treated as many needs on campus. With October’s focus is “Alcohol a Band-Aid, and you definitely this group, we can get the energy Awareness” and will feature won’t be able to find it in a fit- Every year for the entire month of September, Susque- around the students. Initiating Lifestyle Management Coach ness app. Engagement, motiva- hanna invites dog owners to campus to help students wellness at the young ages of Cheryl Davis as a guest speaker, tion, support and strategy are the adjust to being at school. Faculty and staff, as well as eighteen and nineteen can carry according to an outline of the keys to a successful program. If local residents of Selinsgrove, bring their leashed com- into the rest of life.” presentation, which will be called faculty, staff and students are not panions for the enjoyment of everyone at Susquehan- Promotions and campaigns “A Toolkit for Living Fit.” involved in the solution, it will be na. Dog Days were created to let students meet new have already been launched Davis will discuss the con- difficult to succeed. Preventable furry friends and spend time talking to their owners in by the Health Center in order tributions fitness has to overall wellness is a complete lifestyle the hopes that students will find new companions in the to boost awareness, includ- health, the best resources avail- and behavior change, and change place of those that they have left at home. Dog Days ing the “Walk This Way” and able for staying fit, a planning takes time and commitment.” will take place each Tuesday in September on the De- “SU Moves” poster campaigns. session to incorporate fitness into The Student Wellness Club genstein Campus Center Lawn from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., “We’re focusing on the little students’ lives and an interac- will meet Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the weather permitting. changes,” senior Shannon Slaff tive workout session designed to Health Center, and meetings will said. “[We’re] giving tiny steps teach students some movements occur biweekly on Mondays with The Crusader/K.C. Schweizer to change to healthy habits that they can fit into their schedules. the exception of scheduled spe- don’t involve heavy work.” Ongoing activities through- cial events throughout the year. thesucrusader.com University Update Page 5 Friday, September 11, 2015 The Crusader GeoClub The SU Squirrel Bulletins Policy The Crusader would like to GeoClub is an outdoor ad- The SU Squirrel is a satiri- The purpose of The Published weekly recognize Kate Palisay as its venture club that meets every cal news publication written Crusader’s University Up- Susquehanna University staff member of the week for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Fisher and produced by students, in date page is to provide in- 1858 Weber Way her news articles in the Sept. 11 Hall Room 338. Club members the vein of The Onion. Stu- formation of value to our Campus Center Activities Box #18 edition. go hiking, camping and spread dents interested in reading, readers. 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Letters must be submitted to The Crusader by Monday at 6 p.m. dent, Marissa Ad- for that Friday’s issue of the news- amczyk was elected paper. Letters should be submitted typed and double-spaced. Authors Vice President, and must include their names or letters will not be published. If an author Briana Johnson was wishes to remain anonymous, he or elected Treasurer. she must make a special request to the editor in chief. thesucrusader.com Forum Page 6 Friday, September 11, 2015 T W C GO Abroad HE EEKLY OMIC Writer ready to embrace travel By Jenna Sands Contributing Writer Saying goodbye to my parents for four months at the airport was the hard- est goodbye I have ever had to say. But as soon as I got to my gate and boarded the plane headed for Heath- row, England, I knew it was the begin- The Crusader/ Samantha Selders ning of an adventure. I could feel the buzz of excitement running through Editorial my body. I am spending my semester at Re- gent’s University in London. London has always been a place I wanted to go, and having the opportunity to spend Editor reflects on classroom perspective a semester here is a dream come true. Thus far, it is everything I expected. It rains at least once every day, By Justus Sturtevant similar mindset, which led to frequent, derstanding to support our beliefs. animated debates in our household on Is this true engagement with the there are old-fashioned looking, red Managing editor of content subjects ranging from politics to pop subject matter? telephone booths all around, big, red When I was a child, the church my culture. We both brought this mental- Personally, I do not believe it is. double decker buses zooming down family attended organized a summer ity to the classroom at school and on True engagement seeks deeper under- the streets and too many bars and pubs to count. Seeing these things in real life camp each year. It was a combination Sundays at church. standing; true engagement challenges of Christian teaching and regular sum- At times our questions were met the accepted beliefs. Sometimes this and not just on television is incredible mer camp activities, such as swim- with excitement from a similarly mind- leads an individual to a new under- to me. It makes me feel like I’m in a movie that takes place in the stereo- ming, hiking and group games. ed teacher but often they were met with standing of the material; sometimes it typical big city of London. I absolutely loved it; it was one of insincere or pointed answers that dis- leads them back to reconciliation with the highlights of my summer every couraged further questioning. the original beliefs. Being in a big city is a huge transi- year growing up, and to this day I have Even when teachers showed sincere Even in this case though, the ef- tion for me. I have lived in a small town very fond memories of it. interest in the questions we asked, our fort put forth is not wasted, because it in New Jersey my whole life and I have Just last week however, a discussion classmates would often avoid deeper brings about a deeper understanding of never spent much more than a day in in one of my classes reminded me of discussions by glossing over the ques- the subject. a city. There are certain things I will a song we had sung at camp one year, tion or comment that was made and re- I have experienced limited engage- miss about my hometown, such as the and as the lyrics ran through my head establishing the subject at hand when ment with the material in school, peacefulness and familiarity, but there are some things in London I could defi- for the first time in years I realized how the question arose. church and even outside of organized nitely get used to. Walking everywhere firmly I disagreed with them now. Unfortunately, this seemed to be the education, and it is something that Before you put down this paper as- case more often than not in our Sun- deeply troubles me. and seeing new things every day is ex- suming that I am going to be bashing day School classes, which left a bitter A generation of sheeps, regardless citing — and good exercise — and I organized religion, hold on for just a taste in the mouths of both my sister of their beliefs, is not a generation that will never get bored with all of the new second because that is not my intent. and myself. can create meaningful, positive change things to do and the places to go. In fact I am still a fairly spiritual Often, I had to seek out the answers in this world. When I am not in the mood for the person and an active member of reli- to my questions with others outside of This article is not meant to call out noise and bustle of the city, I can just gious life at Susquehanna. the classroom. my fellow students and it is not meant walk the short distance to Regent’s Park. It’s quiet, beautiful and full of Rather, my intent in this piece is to When I was in high school I first dis- to poke holes in organized religion. comment on a phenomenon that can be covered my love for discussion-based It is simply a call to action for my breathtaking gardens. I could spend seen throughout our culture. One that classes. I had never learned in such an entire generation. hours wandering along the paths and has often been associated with orga- engaging and stimulating way. I left If there is any part of you that de- taking in the beauty of the flowers nized religion. discussion heavy class periods feel- sires a deeper understanding of some- while watching the ducks and swans The song, which is titled, “I Just ing more stretched and challenged than thing, do not ignore that urge. swimming in the pond. Wanna Be a Sheep,” is a seemingly in- ever before. Do not settle for the simple explana- I feel so blessed to have the oppor- nocent children’s song about wanting That love has continued in college, tion just because it is easy and others tunity to live in such a wonderful place, and I wouldn’t trade this experience for to be a sheep in God’s flock, and at the particularly for those classes that delve are satisfied with it. time it was not objectionable to me in into ethics and morality, however so Ask the tough questions; challenge anything. This is the first time I have ever had a chance to spend time in an- any way. often I find myself frustrated by the the opinions of those around you and However, throughout my life I have surface level discussions that can be yourself. Do not be a sheep, be a wolf. other country and there are new sights and experiences around every corner. been the complete opposite of a sheep; found so often in 100 level classes. I know I will miss my family and in fact my favorite animal in the world Many times a topic will be discussed The editorials of The Crusader reflect is the wolf. in class without ever leaving the realm the views of individual members of the friends at home, as well as those at My personal philosophy, one that of the reading. editorial board. They do not necessar- Susquehanna, but I am sure this se- was always encouraged by my family, So often we read the content, hear ily reflect the views of the entire editorial mester will fly by and be worth ev- is to question everything that I do not the prevailing thoughts and opinions board or of the university. The content of ery second. the Forum page is the responsibility of fully understand. and simply follow one preexisting the editor in chief and the Forum editor. Growing up, my sister had a very path, citing our own experiences or un- Editor embraces home at SU, says goodbye to life in New Zealand By Kacy Reece love. So in love they practically never still keep them because you love them. and moved on and I left without that clo- came off your feet, but then time went by I’m living in my old shoes again here sure and the walkways don’t feel the same Graphics Editor and the shoes started to wear and tear and at Susquehanna. without them. Studying abroad in New Zealand was eventually you tossed them in the closet. I’m not going to lie it’s been a struggle. My old friends have found new circles by far the best opportunity Susquehanna Then with your old shoes tossed away I’ve definitely got some blisters, but I’ve of friends to hang out with, new lunch bud- has provided me as a student. you found new shoes and feel in love all rediscovered support I’d forgotten about dies, and inside jokes that I’m not a part of. It gave me the chance to explore not over again. while in the new shoes. Last semester brought about a number only myself but a new culture, but then I Time inevitably went by and you lose The friends you missed while you were of changes to our campus and I feel a slight had to come home and that journey has your new shoes and now you find yourself half way around the world are now thrust disconnect to them but I’m here now and I been less than life changing. having to pull the old shoes back out. back into your everyday life and it’s nice have to somehow be connected. I’ve been back on campus for little over It’s great at first to be in the old shoes; to grab Ele’s with a familiar face, but it I’m hoping that over time the adjust- two and half weeks now and I’m already they’re formed perfectly to your foot, com- still doesn’t seem to compare to traveling ment will get better. ready to graduate. fy to walk in and make you feel at home, around a new city with the hope of finding Maybe if I give it a semester or so ev- The most accurate description I can but then after wearing them a few days you an adventure. erything will get better, but it’s an adjust- think of is coming back to Susquehanna is realize why you threw them in the closet in The constant hustle and bustle of cam- ment I’m going to make. like putting on an old pair of shoes. the first place. pus has been overwhelming to say the A change that will slowly overtime get When you first bought the shoes, they You’ve outgrown them, and they don’t least. I find myself a bit lost as to where I fit better. I just need to strap on my old shoes were shinning and new and you were in really fit as nicely as the new pair but you into campus; good friends have graduated and find my stride again. thesucrusader.com L & A iving rts Page 7 Friday, September 11, 2015 SU gallery hosts first US showing of sticker art exhibition Germany, the Netherlands and By Danielle Bettendorf the United States. Contributing writer Many of the stickers fea- Catherine Tedford and Oli- tured are sorted by theme. ver Baudach’s joint exhibit Some tackle lighter subjects, “Re-Writing the Streets: The like robots, zombies and eye- International Language of balls. Others comment on reli- Stickers” arrived at the Lore A. gion, government, gender and Degenstein Gallery on Sept. 5. other, more serious topics. The sticker art display pre- Junior Jessie Kilcourse at- miered in the United States for tended the event and found the first time at Susquehanna. new appreciation for the art. While some of the works have “This is a new view of stickers been previously showcased for me,” she said. in Berlin, “Re-Writing the As Tedford said in her in- Streets” is an entirely new ex- troductory speech, each piece hibit, which targets an Ameri- seems to say, “I’m here and can audience. what I think matters, even if Sticker art evolved as a it’s for a little while.” Each form of graffiti art from spray work represents the artist, be paint designs. Stickers can The Crusader/ Joanna Mizak the subject serious or silly. “tag” an area and publicize the STUCK ON STYLE—Left: Faculty observe a collection of various “Hello my name is” stickers “Each sticker is like a per- artist and their work. from artists such as Freevirus, Foozle, Robotswillkill, CMRN, Phogle and Kiwi. Right: At least four son’s voice,” Tedford contin- Sticker art can also provide picure frames contain stickers from the OBEY sticker campaign, founded by Shepard Fairey. ued. “They’re a chorus who all social and political commen- have something to say. Some tary. Nato Thompson, chief able to view art they might Other times, artists contacted base their designs off of well- shout, some whisper.” curator of Creative Time, have missed otherwise. her directly about their work. known corporate logos and ad- Tedford, the gallery direc- which has commissioned and Dan Olivetti, the director The exhibit contains both vertisements. By changing the tor at St. Lawrence University, presented public art projects of Lore A. Degenstein Gal- contemporary and historical design, they make a statement has been adding to her art col- around the world, has called lery, said that, “This is street pieces. Some stickers include on the subject. A few of the lection of over 9,000 stickers sticker art “creative disrup- art from over in Europe... You topics as recent as the Obama targets are specific corpora- since 2003. She writes about tions of everyday life.” don’t have to go to Europe to campaign, while others date tions, while others play off of street sticker art on her blog Tedford described street see it. It would take months back to the 1910s. icons as generic as name tags. “Stickerkitty.” sticker art as a “valuable cul- and years to see all of it.” Many of the stickers com- The 800 plus stickers in the The Lore A. Degenstein tural artifact that would other- Despite their name, stickers ment on American issues or collection come from artists Gallery is open every day from wise disappear due to ongoing can be found in more places feature American subjects. An from all over the world. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. graffiti campaigns.” than on the street. Tedford example of parody in sticker Some of the countries repre- The exhibit will continue By compiling the stickers gathered some of her stick- art is “culture jamming.” Cul- sented include, but are not lim- running through September into an exhibit, visitors are ers from fairs and magazines. ture jamming is when artists ited to, Australia, Denmark, and will close on Oct. 11. thesucrusader.com L & A iving rts Page 8 Friday, September 11, 2015 SU professor reunites with South Dakota Quartet tend to be principles within the By Parker Thomas orchestra, meaning that they are Contributing writer leaders within their instrumental sections. The four artists who per- After roughly thirty years formed Saturday night all audi- since their last performance to- tioned nationally for the four po- gether, the South Dakota Quartet sitions within the quartet in 1986 of the 1986-1987 academic year performed on Sept. 5 in Stretan- and made it. sky Concert Hall. During the 1986-1987 aca- The string quartet, composed demic year the quartet played in of Susquehanna’s own Associate an immense assortment of perfor- Professor of music and violinist mances, including those in asso- Jennifer Sacher Wiley, violinist ciation with the Dakota Quintet, Sophia Silivos, violist Mary Har- which is a select group of five ris and cellist James Connors, per- wind players from the South formed a range of classical pieces Dakota Symphony, the nation- dating from the second half of the ally distinguished and late pianist 18th century to the beginning of Ruth Laredo and the proclaimed the 20th century for an audience cello player Gary Hoffman. of students and guests. The Crusader/ Ann Marley The group also presented The concert began with Mo- GETTING THE STRINGS BACK TOGETHER—The members of the 1986-1987 South Dakota chamber works through school zart’s Quartet No.19 in C, K. Quartet, which is a national audition group, reunited to perform a variety of classical music. programs across South Dakota 465 (nicknamed “Dissonance”), and live broadcasts on both MPR followed by Spanish composer is stationed as a full time orches- date in the beginning of the fall union concert that the quartet has in Minneapolis and on WFMT in Joaquin Turína’s “La Oración tral musician with the Florida Or- semester to avoid both Harris’s ever done, seeing and working Chicago. del Torero,” which translates to chestra in Tampa, Fla., and Sili- and her busy jobs as professors with familiar faces has already After parting ways in 1987, “Bullfighter’s Prayer.” vos is a full time musician with once the academic semester picks convinced them of doing another Wiley initially joined the Knox- A quick intermission was suc- the Houston Symphony in Texas. up and Silivos and Connors’s reunion concert in the future. ville Symphony, where she be- ceeded by the evening’s final se- “We’re pleased... to have been symphonies’ seasons start in the “We are going to do this again came a central member. Silivos lection, Quartet No. 6 in F, Op. able to have done this, and it was fall. somewhere,” said Connors. moved to Alberquerque, New 96, also known as “American” even more fun than we thought it Wiley had initially requested “If it’s here, if it’s in Houston, Mexico, where she became Prin- by Czech songwriter Antonin was going to be,” Connors said the department chairman of mu- but absolutely. This is too much cipal Second of the New Mexico Dvorak. following the concert. sic, David S. Steinau, for the op- fun, and we’ve had far too good a Symphony. Connors helped A light reception followed Trying to select the music that portunity to host the reunion here, time not to do it again.” found the New World Sympho- the concert, where students were was going to be played, finding and he gave his consent. The four performers first met ny in Miami, Florida and Harris welcome to converse with the the right venue to have the con- “Our school supports this kind in the South Dakota Quartet joined the New World Chamber quartet’s members, all of whom cert at, and finding the right date of initiative and we’re very fortu- in 1986. The quartet is a select Orchestra in Detroit, Michigan. are professional musicians across among distant and conflicting nate here at Susquehanna to have group of string players, contain- It was not until recently that the country. schedules made the planning of a department head who was gen- ing two violinists, one violist and the group got back in contact with Both Wiley and Harris are this concert complicated. erous enough to bring our guests a cellist from the South Dakota each other. “We had been getting professors at colleges, Wiley at Yet, Wiley is “quite organized here,” said Wiley during the re- Symphony, a community orches- back in touch, and I had this idea Susquehanna and Harris at Mi- and quite persistent,” Connors ception. tra located in Sioux Falls. that maybe it was time to reunite ami University of Ohio. Connors admits. Wiley was able to pick a Although this was the first re- The members of the quartet after all this time,” said Wiley. Recent novel is ‘vivid, fantastical’ Inquiring Surrounded by birds, Aza col- ful in Aza’s transformation from By Ayla Wilder Photographer lapses in her room, and is rushed gasping and dying to powerful Contributing writer towards the hospital. and vibrant. Aza is a unique bal- “Magonia,” Maria Dahvana Aza Ray Boyle dies, and Aza ance of sarcastic and self-dep- What are you looking forward Headley’s most recent novel, Ray Quel is born. recating, while still having an is a vivid, fantastical dream. Aza wakes up aboard the unearthly feeling. to most this semester? Headley’s book is elegant and Magonian ship, the Amina Pen- Aza’s character development captivating, possessing an air of narum, and discovers she is does not go unnoticed through- mystery that is hard to find. She no longer dying. Instead, she out the book. When the novel writes a world that is literally is stronger than all other Ma- begins, Aza is feisty and sassy. “I’m excited to play cloaked in stars. Headley enrap- gonians. Aza is told that she is However, it’s her sarcasm that tures the reader with the ethe- not only the Captain Zel’s long really drew me into the charac- soccer.” real quality of Magonia and the lost daughter, but that she will ter. “For years I thought that if distinct contrast and seamless learn to sing phenomena into I had to be a palindrome, make blending between reality and being and will save all of Ma- me kuulilennuteetunneliluuk,” fantasy. Magonia explores the gonia. While aboard the ship, Aza says. “Which is the Esto- Emily Sullivan ’19 difference between finite and in- Aza learns to navigate the new nian word for the part of the finite, and creates its own unique sky-world of bird-human hy- gun the bullet whizzes through mythology in the process. With brids and begins her training. on its way to kill you. If you’re profound death, heart and soul, Together, she and Milekt, a ca- gonna go there, go there all the “Magonia” is truly a dream. nary that lives in a cage in Aza’s way. Right?” As Aza progresses “I’m looking Aza Ray Boyle is dying. lung, begin to weave a powerful through the novel, her sarcasm forward to all She always has been; every- song, but Aza can’t let go of her begins to lessen, and Aza trans- one knows it. Diagnosed with a suspicions. Helping Magonia forms into a girl who is sure of the events in the lung disease so rare it’s named will change the world, but will it herself and her abilities. She is Weekender.” after her, Aza’s whole life has be for better or worse? no longer helpless. Aza Ray is revolved around it. Despite the Aza Ray is a unique char- powerful. Aza transforms from a fact that she can barely breathe, acter. Her unusual name was girl who uses sarcasm as shield Henry Chang ’18 Aza’s life was nothing unor- chosen for the alphabet, and the to a strong, powerful character dinary. That is, until she sees a character truly reflects the range who is sure of herself and con- ship sailing through the sky. and variations of all the different fident in her decisions. You feel Magonia. A land above ours, letters. “You were meant to be Aza’s emotions as she sings, and where ships sail through the named after the full spectrum, A it makes your soul want to soar night sky, and storms are sung to Z. It was perfect,” says Greta through the sky with her. “I’m looking forward into form. No one believes Aza Boyle, Aza’s mother. The char- Maria Dahvana Headley is to the musical ‘A when she tells them about the acter of Aza is as infinite as her a true storyteller. She weaves a ship, instead blaming her medi- name implies. Aza Ray is truly unique and magical tale about a Catered Affair.’” cation and calling the ship a unending. In her death, she dis- world beyond our sight. hallucination. Eventually Aza covers another world of song Magonia is celestial and for- Christina Ungaro ’16 begins to believe them, and and magic. Headley captures the eign in the best way. thoughts of Magonia are pushed feeling of flight in Aza. Headley brings us into her toward the back of her mind. She conveys the universal de- own world, and makes the book The Crusader/Virginia Liscinsky Then the inevitable happens. sire to be in control and power- a truly interactive experience. thesucrusader.com L & A iving rts Page 9 Friday, September 11, 2015 Danticat brings ‘adventure’ to first-year students and grief. By Caroline Miller Dent and Breeden, along with Contributing writer the other student editors who helped compile works included First-year students and up- in the anthology, will continue to perclassmen embraced the uni- promote the Common Reading versity theme of “Adventure” as program and have planned addi- they attended Common Reading tional events to continue the dis- speaker Edwidge Danticat’s talk cussion of this year’s theme. pertaining to the theme on Sept. 1 A series of book club meetings in the Weber Chapel Auditorium. will be held on Sept. 15, 22 and The Common Reading lecture 29 and Oct. 6, from 5-6 p.m. in kicked off a series of book club the Jane Apple Rare Books Room meetings and film screenings of the Blough-Weis Library. Jil- relating to this year’s Common lian Mannarino, a sophomore Reading anthology “Perspectives creative writing and publishing & on Adventure.” editing student and another editor Danticat, who moved from of this year’s anthology, said the Haiti to New York at the age of meetings will supplement discus- twelve, captivated the audience sions first-year students may be with stories from her life that il- The Crusader/ Caroline Miller having in their classes, as well lustrated what adventure means A PERSPECTIVE ON THE ADVENTURE AHEAD—Edwidge Danticat speaks to Susquehan- as allowing students to find out to her. She described herself as a na University first-years about the changes they face and how to turn them into adventures. more about the authors of the generally unadventurous person pieces and explore related works. and a “bookish nerd,” but said she long as they chose to pay atten- to discover new ideas, be willing of her short story “New York Day There will also be film screen- was still able to find adventure by tion to something new and look to change their mind and to use Women,” which was included in ings on Oct. 22 and Nov. 10 at stepping outside of her comfort for the unexpected. “Adventure failure as an opportunity to grow. the Common Reading anthology. 7 p.m. in Isaacs Auditorium lo- zone and pushing through dis- is a journey as well as a destina- The worst thing they could do, Catherine Zobal Dent, associ- cated in Seibert Hall. On Oct. 22, comfort and fear. She reflected tion,” she said, and she encour- she told them, would be to sit at ate professor of creative writing “Taste of Cherry,” a 1997 film by on her parents and the adventur- aged the audience to connect with graduation entirely unchanged by and the director of the Common Iranian writer and director Abbas ous spirit it must have taken for their fellow adventurers on this their college experience; instead, Reading program, described the Kiarostami, will be shown. them to leave their home of Haiti journey and share their stories. she hopes they will “live your event as “a celebration of the The movie on Nov. 10 is and move to Brooklyn. She spoke Speaking to the class of 2019, own stories. Kiss your own piece 2015-2016 theme of adventure,” “Stones in the Sun,” written and about the adventure of becoming a Danticat described how they had of the sky.” before introducing senior Regan directed by Patricia Benoit, which parent herself and how she found left behind a world they had al- The audience responded with Breeden, one of the editors of this follows the story of Haitian im- that, “children want to be wowed. ready conquered and were now energetic applause. They then year’s anthology, who introduced migrants who move to New York They want to be amazed.” entering a new and unfamiliar had the opportunity to ask ques- Danticat. Breeden described and must come to terms with their She reminisced about walks one. “Be open, be courageous, tions. Students inquired about her Danticat’s writing as “heady in past and features Edwidge Danti- she took with her children when be flexible,” she advised. “Try family and childhood, her biggest its awareness” and noted that it cat herself in one of the starring they were younger, how each day to shed some old baggage if it’s adventures and how to find ad- “transcends a singular represen- roles. could be a new adventure, even bringing you down.” She prompt- venture in their own lives, as well tation of Haiti” to draw out and More information can be if they were somewhere they had ed students to “be willing to go on as asking about her writing pro- explore aspects of Haitian culture found under the Campus Activi- been dozens of times before, as that intelligent search for truth,” cess and about thematic elements as well as themes of womanhood ties section of mySU. L , C , a ! ights amera Ction A movie review ‘Paper Towns’ stays faithful to novel By Megan Ruge But the ‘Paper Towns’ script that movie will definitely raise fresh Mike Weber and Scott Neustadter feelings of awe amongst the teen- Contributing writer wrote, the same guys who wrote age and young adult crowd. You know those movies you ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ screen- This movie is definitely relat- watch that are so good that when play, is just brilliant because it able, especially for high school they end you forget you weren’t finds a way to capture both the seniors and college freshman. living them? Well then, you know story and the ideas.” The movie is perfect for anyone exactly how it feels to watch “Pa- I agree with the author. When that likes a high school drama, per Towns.” This genius movie watching “Paper Towns,” I got but those of us who just went rendition of yet another John the same warm feeling and wave through it and those of us slowly “This table is wobbly. Green book brings us the story of of emotion I recall having when approaching this change are the a boy who falls head over heels reading the book. A movie is ones who feel it the most. The Are all tables in this “I decided last night that for a girl he once knew in a night never as good as the book, but success of this movie comes from building like this?” if I was a bird, I would be of unexpected adventure. I believe that this rendition is as many directions. Though its suc- “No, this one just has stress molting right now.” Quentin “Q” Jacobson is your close as any movie can really get. cess could rely solely on its relat- stereotypical outcast whose feel- Though not my favorite of all of able content, other factors include character.” — Evert Dining Room ings for his across-the-street John Green’s books, I love the the success of “The Fault in Our — Steele Hall neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegel- new ideas he brings to the table Stars” and the fact that “Paper “Who even cares about man, only become stronger as in this ordinary yet original high Towns” is also a John Green “You’ve gotten exponen- graduating anymore? they grow farther apart. When school drama. book. Fans of this book are likely Margo disappears after asking “Paper Towns” and “The Fault to have a different reaction to the tially more attractive. Then you have to grow him to participate in her night of in Our Stars” are both prime ex- movie to those who have never Someone had to say it.” up.” revenge, Quentin and his friends amples of a great book to movie read it, but both parties are sure to — Evert Dining Room “It beats having Benny’s Lacey, Ben and Radar set out to adaptation, but the stories could be pleased. find Margo in her “paper town.” not be further from each other. Overall, the movie is an exam- for the rest of your life.” Quentin and his friends find un- Yes, they have some similar ple of a well-made film. Anyone “We should have class — Benny’s Bistro likely companionship on the road qualities, but all they really have who is able to analyze the dy- at Starbucks.” trip of a lifetime. concretely in common are that namics of a film and still love the Speaking as someone who boy-meets-girl mentality and storyline is immediately aware of — Fisher Hall “Any time I see you, my read the book, the movie, though Nat Wolfe. The tear jerker that is how good the movie is. The cho- head just tells me to run. lacking minor details, stayed “The Fault in Our Stars” is, on the sen locations brought the story to “Kick him in the face, So I usually just fall on the true to the original story. “Yes, surface, a cancer story, but deep life the way John Green described the ‘Paper Towns’ movie is like down the story is one of love de- them to us, adding a whole new show him you did a ground and flail.” the book but also, you know, no spite tragedy and how heavily the element to the story. The perfect great job!” — Fisher Hall it isn’t,” John Green said in one odds are playing against them. screenplay given to the perfect — Campus Bookstore of his YouTube videos in April. Though tragic in its own way, cast brought this story to life in “What I really want from an ad- “Paper Towns” is a coming-of- a way that any author would be aptation is to feel the feelings I age story that doesn’t necessarily proud of. I give this coming-of- The Crusader/Compiled by staff felt while reading the book, right? end in the ordinary tragedy. The age story 4.5 out of 5 stars. thesucrusader.com Sports Page 10 Friday, September 11, 2015 Crusader football season off to positive start The Crusaders wouldn’t in their own territory, the Cru- By Nicholas Forbes “ stop there. The offense car- sader defense took a stand be- Contributing writer T ried that momentum into a fore blocking and recovering a here’s nothing sweeter than beating Tom Perkovich’s first game 99-yard drive right before the Lycoming field goal attempt. as Susquehanna’s football your rival. ” half, highlighted by Crusco’s Despite an early fourth quar- coach ended with the Cru- work through the air and on ter touchdown by Lycoming, saders defeating the visiting -Tom Perkovich the ground. Senior wideout the game was all but over, and Lycoming Warriors 28-13 on Head coach Pat Cutillo hauled in a 17- Susquehanna walked off the Sept. 5. yard pass from Crusco to cap field, heads held high, know- the 16-play, six-minute drive, After spending 11 seasons ing they had just beat the same which sent the Crusaders into as a member of Muhlenberg’s team that had handed them a the half up by two touchdowns. coaching staff, Perkovich was 42-13 beat down last year. The Crusaders had a scare ready to step into the spotlight “There’s nothing sweeter punctuate the opening drive. footing, and shut down Bow- when, five minutes into the and turn around a Susquehan- Late in the first quarter, man and the Lycoming of- third quarter, Crusco went than beating your rival,” Perk- na squad that had gone just 2-8 ovich said. “We knew it would however, sophomore quar- fense. A monster hit by senior down with an apparent leg in- last year. be a tall task to beat them. We terback Nick Crusco and the linebacker Jim Barry forced a jury. The offense didn’t miss The game was the first test Susquehanna offense began to Lycoming fumble on its first a beat in Crusco’s short-lived couldn’t be happier right now.” of the regular season for Perk- find their groove. After taking drive of the second quarter, absence, allowing backup The Crusaders showed ovich and the Crusaders after over on the Lycoming 45 yard setting up the Crusaders of- sophomore Matt Theis to find flashes of promise in the game, an offseason filled with hype line, Crusco found sophomore fense on the Lycoming 18. Cr- Holloway in the back corner of as a team that can operate out and speculation. wide receiver Diamente Hol- usco, determined to capitalize the end zone for the final Cru- of Perkovich’s spread style of- The Crusaders (1-0) found loway for a 35-yard gain that on the great field position, hit sader score of the day. Crusco fense. A strong linebacker core themselves in an early hole, set them up in red zone ter- sophomore running back Cam- would return just two drives and a secondary that allowed as the defense could not find ritory. Just three plays later, eron Ott on a screen pass. Ott later. 156 yards and had an intercep- an answer for Lycoming (0- senior running back Kris Stern then scampered down the side- From there, the defense, tion have many Crusader fans 1) junior running back Blake barreled across the goal line line for the score. headed by Barry and a stifling excited for the rest of the 2015 Bowman on the first drive. to help tie the game 7-7 at the “We knew that that was secondary, stepped up their season. Knifing through wide-open end of the first quarter. going to be there,” said Ott. game, holding the Warriors Susquehanna will travel to gaps, Bowman gashed the After that, it was all “Coming around the edge, I scoreless throughout the third Johns Hopkins on Sept. 12 to Crusaders for 45 yards, in- Susquehanna, as the Crusad- knew I had my linemen there, quarter. Despite allowing a face off against another team cluding a 1-yard touchdown to ers defense began to find their just like we worked it.” fourth down conversion deep that dealt them a loss last year. Men’s soccer wins overtime, maintains streak By Ryan Rodriguez Contributing writer The Susquehanna men’s soccer team beat Ursinus 2-1 in an overtime match Sept. 6. With the win, the Crusaders improved to 2-1 on the season. Having back-to-back wins under their belt, the team is finding its groove early on. It only took sophomore forward Ryan Cronin 70 seconds in the first period of overtime to score the game winner, thanks to an assist from junior midfielder Garian Lashley. The game was very defen- sive. From the start, Susque- The Crusader/ Joanna Mizak hanna was able to keep OUTNUMBERED BUT NOT OUTMATCHED—Left: Junior midfielder Nick Fecci dribbles past three Ursinus players while fel- momentum and created op- low junior midfielder Jake Heyser skirts around to open up for a pass. Right: Senior midfielder Samuel Tana struggles towards portunities. Susquehanna the ball despite an Ursinus player’s best attempts to stop him. ended the game with 15 shots and Ursinus ended with 11. strong with a fierce attack ear- falling behind Lycoming early Motsko scored a goal thanks both teams totaled 10 shots on Susquehanna ended with six ly in overtime and was able to in the game. to an assist by Lashley. the goal. shots on goal and senior goal- capitalize on a loose ball and The loss dropped Susque- Lycoming retaliated when In addition to his assist, keeper Augusto Lima racked win the game on Cronin’s goal. hanna to 2-2 on the young sea- sophomore midfielder Abdul- Lashely had a strong game in five saves. “We felt like we had the son, after the team finished last lahi Abdi scored Lycoming’s with five shots and four of In the first half the Crusad- momentum after tying it up, so season with eight losses in its final goal thanks to an assist them being on the goal. ers started out strong but gave we wanted to attack early and final nine games. on the play by sophomore for- For Lycoming, Logan took up some crucial turnovers. find a way to win,” head coach The game remained a score- ward Duc Momo. the lead by having six shots, In the 31st minute Susque- Jim Findlay said. less tie until the 26:10 mark The goal by Abdi gave five which came on the goal. hanna gave up a goal off of Findlay continued: “This when Tana scored an unass- Lycoming a 4-2 lead, which He also scored two of Lycom- a midfield turnover. Ursinus is the second game we have ited goal to give Susquehanna stood for the rest of the game. ing’s goals. junior midfielder Justin Men- been the better team but have the lead. Both teams each used a sin- In addition, Abdi had a sol- dez was able to score off of an been down at half time, but we Lycoming came back in gle goal keeper for the entire id game for Lycoming with all assist from senior midfielder were able to dig deep and find force, though, starting at 38:44 game. Lima faced 10 shots on three of his shots in the game Dean DerSimonian. ways to attack the opponent,” when freshman defender Sain- goal, six of which he saved. being on the goal. Susquehanna only managed he said. clair Tueno scored a goal to Lycoming’s junior goalkeep- With the loss to Lycoming, four shots off in the first half “Even though we did not tie the game. er Josh Gildea also faced 10 Susquehanna’s record drops to against the Ursinus defense. play to our standards in the Things only got worse from shots on goal during the game, 2-2, while Lycoming’s record Going into the second half, first half, our leadership was there for Susquehanna, as but he saved eight of them. improves to 3-1. the team was able to bounce able guide us through and give sophomore midfielder Jordan The game seemed to have Susquehanna has a pair of back in the 68th minute and tie us confidence,” Lima said af- Logan scored two goals for no lack of penalties from ei- home games coming up as the game from a penalty kick ter the game. Lycoming at 41:10 and 44:02 ther side, as Susquehanna co- they will face off against York taken by senior midfielder Susquehanna competed thanks to a pair of assists on mitted 19 fouls, while Lycom- on Sept. 12, and Lebanon Val- Samuel Tana. against Lycoming on Wednes- each play. ing had 16. ley on Sept. 16. The Crusaders were able to day. The team looked to keep In the period, each team Susquehanna seemed to be After the game against Leb- rattle off 10 shots in the sec- building on their momentum added another goal. slightly more effective when anon Valley, Susquehanna will ond half and were able to carry and to keep their winning Susquehanna tried to get taking shots, as they had 15 go on the road to face confer- the momentum into overtime. streak alive. back in the game at 55:23 shots compared to the 17 shots ence foe Merchant Marine Susquehanna came out The Crusaders lost 4-2 after when junior defender Jeremy Lycoming had, even though Academy. thesucrusader.com