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Advisors:Joseph Glass

Sean McDonald

Editors:Erin Martz

Kirstyn Heller

Layout:Erin Martz

Kirstyn HellerKardell Pressley

Evan Simpler

On Campus:Evan SimplerKirstyn Heller

Megan McDermottDanielle KoylesSarah RobertsMegan Yates

Sports:Kardell Pressley

Arts & Entertainment:Erin Martz

Feature: Janelle Goodwin

Reviews:Evan Simpler

Joseph D'AngeloMegan BloydMatthew Popo

Lifestyle:Kirstyn Heller

Bill KuharAmelia Altoe

Anthony Fusco

Back Cover:Michael Yarabinee

We are very excited to bring you the November Edition of The Joust! In this edition, we would like to remind the readers how important attitude and mental perseverance is in everyday life. Not everyone goes through a life-al-tering experience like Haley Scott DeMaria did, but she is a great example of how your mental state can really influence how you handle what life throws at you. As the end of the semester draws near, many people tend to get stressed, and really feel the pressure. Just remember to take a deep breath, remain calm, and power through. In everything you do, attitude is key.

A special thanks to Mike Yarabinee for designing our back page!

As always, thank you for reading and we hope you enjoy this edition!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

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November 2015Faculty Spotlight: AnneMarie O'MalleyBy: Evan Simpler

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"Her Personality shines through, especially in her

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A teacher that everyone may or not know at Neu-mann is AnneMarie O’Malley. She has been teaching for twenty-two years, fifteen of them at Neumann. (She proclaims that she started teaching at the age of twelve.) O’Malley has taught at every age level from pre-K to college and adult. She enjoys teaching at the college level, but O’Malley states that the grade level she favors is seventh grade, because “it is the best age to grab them and help them realize they matter by helping them with their self-confidence.”

She has taught many different subjects here at Neu-mann including Sign Language, Spanish, Public Speaking, Diversity and Spanish and Sign for the adult classes. O’Malley admits that her favorite subject to teach is sign because “most of my students do not know anything about the deaf culture, and I can really see the enlightenment and the shift in perspective,” when her students take her class. Having a Deaf sister, O’Malley states that this subject stays close to her heart. “I feel like [sign] can create, shape and change the way people interact with the Deaf.”

O’Malley is a people person through and through. If anyone has had the pleasure of having her, you will know that she is the type of person someone will not forget because of her enthusiastic demean-or and zany personality. From her stories to the way she communicates with her students, she is a rock star of her own right.

Her personality shines through, especially in her teaching. When it comes down to it, O’Malley

believes teaching is more than talking at her students, but aiding them for the future. “[We] have to be teachers first, and subject matter should come second [and] we should embrace each individual as such: an individ-ual,” O’Malley states.

I asked O’Malley if she could describe herself in one word, but she deflected it to me, stat-ing she wanted us to collaborate on a word that would describe her best. AnneMarie O’Malley is a personable and compassion-ate person who has turned a classroom into a safe place for students at Neumann. Her energy filters through the room like fresh air and even having an early class with her, a student will leave perky enough to go on throughout the day. We all could learn a lot from this teacher here at Neumann. ■

What’s on O’Malley’s playlist?

Eminem, Missy Elliott, Foo Fighters, Fleetwood Mac, Alicia Keys, The Doors, George Michael

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By: Kirstyn Heller

Student Spotlight: Julia Fair

"NU on Tap offers students the chance

to forget about school for the

evening."

NU on Tap, Neumann’s “uniquely personal” spin on Theology on Tap, is an evening of compelling conversation, fellowship, drinks, food, fun and spirituality. Guest speakers are invited to share stories and ideas in relation to Neumann’s core values (RISES), issues of social justice and topics that inspire reflection. Theology on Tap was initially introduced to Neumann’s campus last year in September 2014 but, for those of you unfamiliar with NU on Tap, Director of Campus Min-istry, Patrick McKenzie, provided The Joust with some insight about its history and growth:

“It was Sister Marguerite O’Beirne who started the initial conversation for NU on Tap... 10 years ago... along with Dr. Mirenda, Joe Glass and a few others from the ISSCD. It started as a conversation about how Neumann could really engage more students... so that we could be present to them. Sr. Marguerite had this great idea… she saw Theology on Tap successful throughout the country and thought that it could become an authentic way to engage students on campus.”

The whole concept of NU on Tap is that you are meeting people where they are to inspire reverence and spirituality around a conversation that can lead to further thought, reflec-tion or something of substance. To inspire something of God into a fun and relaxed evening, in an informal and authentic way—that is the idea. Schools and dioceses across the coun-try approach Theology on Tap differently, but for us, on the Franciscan side of things, social justice issues and service are a defining focus. At Neumann, we articulate our Franciscan roots through a faith-in-action mentality. Service and social justice, these are at the core of the Franciscan tradition.

Talking about issues that are hard to talk about, issues that may be controversial, are part of engaging with social justice. Too often our culture brushes these hard issues aside and we numb the hard realities with trivial matters. Whether it is life issues, poverty, education issues, homelessness...these are things we need to be talking about as members of humanity and as members of a Franciscan institution. If you think about it, Jesus in His time was extremely contro-versial.

NU on TapBy: Megan McDermott

“Life is 10 percent what happens to you, and 90 percent how you respond to it.” As we go through life, the attitude we have of-ten determines the outcome, or at least how we view it. Julia Fair is living proof of this in everything she does.

Denise Murray was a part-time English professor here at Neu-mann and had Julia Fair as a student when Fair was a freshman. Fair was not the perfect student, but was the perfect student. Al-though she was not the best writer, she had the right attitude. In her writing, Fair took Murray’s comments on her first draft with stride, and made the corrections. Murray describes her next draft as perfect. Her performance as a hockey player usually followed this pattern. Fair may not have the best start for the season, but she always came back stronger than ever.

Now that Murray works full time in academic advising, she teaches an INT 101 class. As anyone who has taken that class knows, there is always a student mentor. Murray had to select her own mentor and thought about the students that really left a mark on her as a professor. One student that came to mind was Fair. Murray mainly remembered her for her attitude. “Even though she did not always have the strongest start, Fair always came out a winner.” This is the case as a student, an athlete, co-president of Enactus (a campus club that is part of an interna-tional organization in which students use their entrepreneurial skills to come up with innovative ideas) and now, a mentor.

On her first lecture, Fair struggled a little bit; she knew that there

were areas that she could improve on. But as in all other aspects of her life, she did not let this deter her. Fair took feedback and came back even stronger in future lectures. By her third, she was, again, a winner. The students were amazed, and she has now become, as Murray described, the perfect mentor.

Her persistent attitude and caring nature made the students feel welcome. Many have begun to contact her and utilize her talents and guidance as they navigate their freshman year. Fair is admired by her professors, INT

"The students were amazed, and she

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students and classmates. Because of her attitude, she has been awarded many won-derful opportunities, and will continue to do so. As Julia Fair exemplifies, attitude and mental perseverance will help you succeed in every facet of life. ■

NU on Tap offers students the chance to forget about school for the evening, to engage with important ideas and to connect with others.

Neumann’s most recent NU on Tap focused on the fascinating topics of vulnerability, shame, wholehearted living and ‘daring greatly.’ Inspired by Brené Brown’s epic book Daring Greatly, these topics were meaning-fully brought to life by Dr. Marisa Rauscher, or Dr. R as most of you know her, on October 8th. Integrity is the 2015-2016 theme for the University, and it was this very theme that shined through during her meaningful and thought-provoking discussion.

Dr. R chose to delve into the particular topics of vulnerability, shame and wholehearted living because she was inspired by Brown’s research and insights and how they specifical-ly relate to challenges faced by young people today.

Dr. R. reflects on her talk at on NU on Tap by saying, "The October 8th NU on TAP was a gift. It allowed me to share my thoughts on Brown's work regarding vulnerability and

Internship experience: Time Warner Cable

This past summer, I was lucky enough to get an internship at Time Warner Cable News in Charlotte, North Carolina. When I began my internship, I was in-credibly nervous. I have only been in a real newsroom once during a tour with my TV class, but I still was not completely sure how they were run. During my time at the internship, I worked pretty unconventional hours. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, I worked from 4:30am to 12:30pm. I was definitely taken off guard when I got my schedule. If you want to work in news you have to be prepared to work unconventional hours.

My favorite thing during my internship was being able to go out with the photographers. I am really interested in video production, so being able to go out with the photographers was a real treat. I was able to help set up for a live shot many times. I realized that setting up for

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a live shot was incredibly similar to setting up for Neumann Sports Network when we broadcast sports games. The setup was almost the exact same which comforted me a lot because it made me realized that Neumann and Neumann Media have taught me so much, and that I know a lot more than I thought I did.

The first time I went out of the newsroom, I was able to go to an NFL Panthers football practice. It was really cool to be able to see the players up close and be able to talk to some of them. One time I was able to go to a murder/suicide with a photog-rapher. I saw the crime lab van pull off of the property and there was still crime scene tape up and cops all over the prop-erty. It was super interesting to see what a real crime scene looked like.

Another time I was able to meet Kent Brantly and his wife, Amber. Kent is a doctor, and he was in Africa helping to treat people with Ebola. While he was there, he contracted Ebola and lived. The day after we met them, Kent and Amber were doing a book signing in Charlotte for a book they wrote titled “Called for Life.” The book is an autobiography and the chap-ters alternate between Kent and Amber’s perspectives of the traumatic event.

One of the most memorable moments during my internship was only about two weeks after I started. Dylann Roof had walked into an Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, during a bible study and killed nine African Americans. I went into my internship at 4:30am the morning after the shooting and was helping out at the As-signment Desk. There were police and ambulance scanners at the Assignment Desk so the Assignment Desk Managers could

listen to them and find out when something happened.

The shooter, Dylann Roof ’s, name was not yet discovered so while the managers were making as many calls as they could to find out information, I was on social media try-ing to find out whatever I could I searched through as many hashtags and key words as I could come up with on Twitter and eventually I found his name. I searched his name on Facebook, and I was able to find his Facebook profile. Then a few minutes later we heard “Dylann Roof,” the shooter's name, over the scanners, and I was so proud of myself for being able to find his name before it was released.

I learned a lot during my internship. It was an incredible experience and I am so grate-ful I was able to intern with Time Warner Cable. As great of an experience as this was, I do not think this internship will spring-board me too far into my career. As great as news is, one of the biggest things I learned was that I don’t want to work in news. Over-all, I really had a good time at my internship and I am grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. ■

'feelings of inadequacy'; I found the students to be generous in the conversation and willing to deeply consider paths to living a more 'wholehearted' life. I always underesti-mate the power of connectivity and relationship —the NU students really know how to dare greatly by actively leaning in."

Coming up this November we have Dr. Pagan and Dr. Mizzoni who are going to be speaking about Pope Francis’ encyclical ‘Laudato Si.” February 18th, will be the first NU on Tap of 2016. We will have musician Larry Kirwan of the New York-based Irish rock band, Black 47 as our special guest. Marking the 100th Anniversary year of the 1916 Easter Rising, the discussion is set to focus on significant historical conversations about Ireland’s rich past as well as the current Catholic-Protestant dynamic of the country’s culture. Larry will be playing his own Celtic punk rock tunes throughout the evening. ■

For a detailed review of Dr. R’s epic discussion, check out The Joust online.

Join us at Barnaby’s of Aston for the next NU on TAP!

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Transforming PerspectiveBy: Sarah Roberts

Sport and spirituality in short can be defined as seeing and creating purpose in one’s own life. Neumann is appropriately characterized through uniquely personal experiences that help foster students, and more specifically student athletes, in understanding the purpose that is rooted in all aspects of life. The Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character De-velopment’s mission statements strives to “transform per-spective and inspire behavior, through the lens of athletics that reflects an awareness of God’s presence in our lives.” The Institute is also committed to “offering opportunities for reflection and dialogue on the power of good inherent in sports.” The Institute Program Coordinator, Eric Kindler, believes that sport and spirituality are fully integrated in one another. “Sports are just an extension of a human action,” Kindler says, “it’s very hard for me to delineate the acting out of sports without the articulation of something spiritual.”

Recognizing spirituality in sports takes a great deal of thought and reflection. Standing in The Mirenda Center are five pillars that showcase Neumann’s values and offers insight on how we can identify spirituality in sports: Respect, Bal-ance, Reflection, Beauty and Play. Under each pillar there are examples, quotes and stories of how each value has been, and can be, lived out in sports. Under “Play” there is a quote that

reads, “True play promotes freedom, creativ-ity and joy.” Sports have an indescribable way of taking an individual away from everyday life and allowing them to simply live in that moment.

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Senior basketball player, DeShawn Lowman, believes spirituality in sports lives primarily in the relationships—specifically between the players and the coaches. He says, “My coach teaches me how to be a Franciscan, and he teaches me that at the end of the day, the world is more than just basketball, or more than just football; it’s about helping other people and using your talents for good.” Being a student athlete is rooted in balance, of the mind and spirit, of our relationships, sleep schedule, eating properly, getting homework done, etc. Lowman expresses that the relationships he shares with his “basketball family”—as it is often referred to—is unparalleled. “My favorite part about basketball,” Lowman says, “would definitely be the fans. I love having people cheering for us; it is a good family experience.” Under the “Beauty” pillar, Stanford University literature professor, Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht, describes how fans experience the beauty in sports; he writes that he “does not know why watching sports irresistibly captures the attention and imagination of so many people like himself. It is a fascination in the true sense of the word—a phenomenon that manages to paralyze the eyes, something that endlessly attracts, without implying any explanation for

"The Institute is also committed to 'offering

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dialogue on the power of good inherent in

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its attraction. For this ability to fascinate, sports exerts a transfiguring power.” So not only are sports a transfor-mative experience for the athletes, but for the spectators as well. In order to experience spirituality in sports we must express a willingness to be changed and have an open mind towards things like reflection and seeing beauty in sports. Neumann gives their student athletes those opportunities. “There has not been a university or an institution, from a top perspective, that has financially allocated this many resources for the sheer exploration of something like this,” says Kindler, “we have not really found anything like that. That automatically makes us unique.” Opportunities such as nights of reflection, commissioning masses and the presence of team chap-lains allow Neumann student athletes to grow in their relationships with their teammates, coaches and them-selves. Lastly, Kindler says, “I recognize that we [The In-stitute] are not in the business of quantitatively chang-ing people. They’re not products. They are perfectly and utterly human.” ■

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Immortalized: Eagles 2015 hall of fame inductee Brian WestbrookBy: Kardell Pressley

At 5’8" 190 pounds, NFL scouts thought Brian West-brook lacked the size and speed to be an impact NFL player entering the 2002 NFL Draft of out of Villanova University. As if Westbrook needed any more motiva-tion after hearing the same criticism all throughout his youth and collegiate playing career. As a 3rd round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, Westbrook just waited on that chance to prove naysayers wrong.

On Oct. 19, 2003, Westbrook got his chance. The Eagles were trailing the Giants 10-7 when Brian Westbrook took the field to receive a punt from the Giants’ Jeff Feagles with 1 minute, 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Westbrook caught the punt at the 16-yard line, and then used a tremendous block provided by special team’s ace player, linebacker Ike Reese, to break into the open field. As a result, Westbrook sprinted to the end zone for an 84-yard touchdown with 1:16 remaining to give the Eagles a 14-10 victory. That play became one of the most memorable in Eagles history and dubbed “Miracle at the Meadowlands II”. Undoubtedly at that moment, Brian Westbrook became a fan favorite while putting the league on notice that he would be a player to be reckoned with for the next decade in the NFL. He also changed Philadelphia Eagles fortunes. At the time, the Eagles held a disappointing 2-3 record overall, but went onto win 8 straight games and conquer the NFC East Divisional crown.

During his time with the Eagles, Brian Westbrook was one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL. As a member of the Eagles, Westbrook was a Swiss Army knife who could line up at Running Back and Wide Receiver on Offense and return kicks and punts on Special Teams. Westbrook was the type of player who gave the opposing teams' defenses night-mares due to his versatility. He wasn’t just another player; he was elite. As a two-time Pro-Bowler and first-team All- Pro, Westbrook is the Eagles franchise’s All-Time leader in yards from scrimmage (9,785) and touches (1,734). In addition, Westbrook ranks sec-ond in Philadelphia’s record books in rushing yards (5,995), while ranking third in total touchdowns (68), receptions (426), rushing touchdowns (37), rushing attempts (1,308) and rushing average (4.6 yards per carry). Westbrook also holds the Eagles all-time sin-gle-season records in both total yards from scrimmage (2,104 in 2007) and receptions (90 in 2007).

With the guidance of Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid and help from superstars such as quarterback Don-ovan McNabb and safety Brian Dawkins, Westbrook and his teammates were part of a special era in Eagle history that saw a plethora of success on the field. During Westbrook’s illustrious eight-year career with the Eagles (2002-09), the team made four NFC cham-pionship appearances and reached the Super Bowl in the 2004 season only to suffer defeat at the hands of future Hall of Famer Tom Brady and the New En-gland Patriots. Coincidently, on Monday October 19th, 2015, West-brook was given the highest honor a former profes-sional football player could receive. During halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants game, Westbrook became immortal in Eagles history as he was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. ■

The Biggest Mistake of My LifeBy: Megan Yates

I was a resident at Neumann University my first two years here. Half-way through my second year, I lost someone very close to me and decided I wanted to start commuting from home. It made a great deal of sense at the time; none of my friends were going to be living on campus and it would save my family a lot of money. This was probably the biggest mis-take I have ever made. The actual commute can be very an-noying, not to mention parking. The free time I have between classes is a huge inconvenience. Most of all I just really miss living here.

When I lived here, I could have class at 9:10 and wake up at 8:30, and if it was a rough morning I could get away with waking up at 8:50 while still getting to class on time. Now that I live at home, which is only twenty minutes away, I have to wake up at 7:00 for a 9:10 class; not a minute later. I have to leave my house an hour before my class even starts in case I am stopped by a train, get caught behind a school bus, school zones and the biggest problem: the parking lot, which any commuter can relate to. Every day is different and I never know how my trip here will go. When I lived here, I just had to walk across the street.

As you move up through your major, you have to take cer-tain classes, and it is not always convenient with your sched-

ule. For instance, I have a four-hour break on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This can definitely be a good thing. I have plenty of time to do homework and study and it is always nice to give your brain a break, but to be completely honest, all I want is my bed. A four-hour nap al-ways sounds good to me! It would not be logical to drive all the way home and then back just for a four-hour break. Every time I have this break, I look longingly at the dorms and wish I had a dorm I could just go up to and sleep.

All in all, I truly just miss living here. The friends you make while living here, who quickly turn to family, are forever there for you. I miss them dearly, and I am sad that I am missing out on making more memories as a resident. One time all of my friends and I got snowed into the dorms after everyone else went home after hearing about the storm. I miss the friendly faces of the staff that worked in our buildings, who always greet everyone with a smile. I miss the opportunities the residents have for activities held at night and on the weekend. I even miss the food!If you live on campus and are debating on commuting in the future remember this article, and put this into consideration when making your decision. Because I made the biggest mistake of my life. ■

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Have Mercy! It's John Stamos artS and entertainment

By: Erin Martz

Before we began to love him for his most recognizable role as Jesse Katsopolis, John Stamos started his acting career by playing Blackie Parrish in the soap opera, General Hospital. After being nominated for several awards, he got casted as the lead for the primetime sitcom, CBS’s Dreams. After only twelve episodes, the show cancelled leaving Stamos without a job. It was in that moment that he leaned on his idols, The Beach Boys, and got invited to play the drums for them in Washing-ton, D.C. for their Fourth of July show in 1985. John fit right in with the band and even got invited frequently to play with them. Not too long after, Stamos started to leave television for film and was casted in Never Too Young to Die and You Again.

Next in his career, was the role that arguably changed his life. Stamos was casted by ABC for the family show, Full House. We all loved the fun-loving, motorcycle-riding, music sensation, Elvis-impersonating, Uncle Jesse (have mercy that is a lot!). By the end of the first season, the show was a huge hit leading his level of fame through the roof. Throughout the series, Stamos began touring and recording with The Beach Boys. Being that his character is a musician in Full House, the show played

Forever, one of the songs that was recorded, at his character’s wedding to his on-screen wife, Rebecca Donaldson, played by Lorie Laughlin.

After the series finale in 1995, Stamos continued his side projects and moved on to Broadway to play the lead of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. After Broadway

and several other T.V. appearances, he went on to play Dr. Tony Gates in ER. After the shows ended in 2009, he returned to Broad-way for the revival of Bye Bye Birdie.

Today, all eyes are on him and the rest of the Full House cast as they are in the process of filming a Netflix series, Fuller House, a spinoff of the 90’s classic. Until then, you can catch Stamos on Fox’s Grandfathered with Josh Peck. Stamos plays Jimmy Mar-tino, a confirmed bachelor who discovers he's a dad and a grandfather. The show was recently picked up for a full season and nominated for a People's Choice Award. ■

Tune into Grandfathered

every Tuesday at 8/7c.

Get a look inside the 2015 ISSCD award recipient,

Haley Scott DeMaria

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ISSCD AWARD: Haley Scott DeMariaBy: Janelle Goodwin

Following a horrific crash of her team’s bus, doctors told Notre Dame University swimming star Haley Scott DeMaria she would never walk again, let alone swim. But driven by her Catholic faith and the memory of two teammates who died in the 1992 crash, De Maria recovered.

She walked up to the podium and stood to receive the fifth annual award from Neumann University’s Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development October 19, in Aston, Delaware County.

“All I knew was that I was cold and my back hurt,” DeMaria explained of the accident’s aftermath during her award ac-ceptance speech before approximately 300 members of the Neumann community, along with the eighth grade class from Philadelphia’s La Salle Academy who were special guests for the presentation.

After undergoing emergency back surgery, DeMaria learned she would never walk or swim again; but the diagnosis did not stop her. DeMaria would defy the odds and the experts, and after multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, live to walk and swim again. The recovery was a struggle, but she largely credits her faith and desire to honor her deceased teammates with keeping her strong.

DeMaria believes God’s goodness played a key role in her re-covery. “Keep praying. God listens, but doesn’t always answer in the way we think he should,” she advised the audience.In a particularly powerful anecdote, DeMaria told how years after her recovery she encountered a woman who had prayed for Haley and for the Notre Dame swim team after their acci-dent. DeMaria was blown away by this experience.

“For her to have met someone she prayed for… and finally to be thanked” moved DeMaria and motivated her.

"After undergoing emergency back surgery DeMaria learned she would never walk or swim

again; but the diagnosis did not stop her."

Around this time, she realized her story needed to be shared to offer inspiration and guidance to others. Years later, for exam-ple, she met a young mother battling breast cancer.

“I remember that I was too scared to even tell her my story, so I wrote it down in a letter, and a few days later she walked to my

"Keep praying. God listens, but doesn't

always anser in the way we think he

should,"house and hugged me and said to me, ‘You understand,’” DeMaria said. “To me, this was my final sign that my story needed to be shared with others.”

In 2008, Haley published What Though the Odds, her tremendous story of faith and courage, following that life-changing 1992 accident. In the book she reveals her recov-ery process and the many painful surgeries, as well as how swimming helped her heal.

At the same time, she had to come to terms with her physical limitations, and she de-scribes how she leaned on her faith after hit-ting bottom during her physically and emo-tionally painful recovery process. DeMaria’s story will continue to inspire with a planned film adaptation, currently in pre-production. It will be only the third film shot on Notre Dame’s campus.

Today, DeMaria still swims and finds inspi-ration through sports. “Swimming is both good for the mind and body,” she said. ■

To learn more, go to HaleyBook.com

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An Experience at “The World’s Most Famous Arena”By: Joseph D'Angelo

U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1976, the group has released 13 studio albums and has sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.

I have seen U2 in concert six times, on four different tours, in three different venues, but this time will be different. Whether it be music or sports, performers always step up their game at “The Garden”; and U2 is no different.

The stage stretched the length of the venue floor and was divided into three sections: a rectangular main stage, a smaller circular B-stage, and a connecting walkway. There wasn’t a bad seat in the house. A 96-foot long double-sided video screen hung above and parallel to the walkway; the structure featured an interior catwalk between the video screens, which band members occasionally performed within the video

projections. It was executed well and it was very surreal. Also, the acoustics of U2’s new state of the art sound system sounded spectacular; no ringing ears, it was perfect.

Highlights of the show included lead singer Bono bringing a fan onstage during “Mysterious Ways”, an amazing rendition of “Every Breaking Wave”, and a sur-prise appearance by the legendary Paul Simon during a cover of Simon’s, “Mother and Child Reunion”. The entire audience sang along to the first half of “One” acapella together and that was a memory I wil; never forget.

Overall, U2’s “Innocence + Experience Tour” is an outstanding show. It is a show that will wow you with big screens and bright lights, but is intimate and hits you with raw emotion. U2 will wrap up the European leg of the tour November 28th in Dublin, Ireland, and will kick off the second leg of the North American Tour some time in 2016. ■

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Artist to Listen to: Day WaveBy: Evan Simpler

Finding music is a passion that a lot of mu-sic lovers enjoy doing. Delving into a genre or a musician whom we have no clue about is like diving into the ocean head first; we will never know what we will get. One artist in particular that every music lover should know is the band Day Wave. Consisting solely of producer and singer-songwriter, Jackson Phillips, has entered onto the Indie scene after only six months, and is already making a huge splash.

His EP, Headcase, was released on July 14, 2015, and this EP does not disappoint. This extended play is as cohesive as peanut butter and jelly and acquires some of the catchiest Indie pop out today. Day Wave mostly uses the guitar, synths and brilliant melodies to achieve a sound that sounds familiar but it is still unique. His songs are extremely catchy that a listen-er will be humming his tunes after a listen or two. The songs keep the same tempo and feel throughout, but it keeps his sound even more consistent. The lyrical content is often very repetitive by him repeating various phrases, but every word has a meaning. “I know it’s hard being around me,” he sings in the song “Drag”; a smooth-as-silk tune that is paired with glimmering guitars and a steady beat. In “We Try but we Don’t Fit In”, he states the feeling of being an outsider, but

"His EP, Headcase, was released on july 14,

2015 and this EP does not disappoint."

wouldn’t trade it for the world. Most of his songs show a theme of wanting to be better and believing in one’s flaws.

A few months later, Day Wave began to release more music including the ‘80s based, “Come Home Now” and slow jammer, “You Are Who You Are.” Both songs are anthems of honing what is inside of us and redemp-tion from the troubles we have caused. Day Wave’s songs blend together to make an ultra sound of Indie pop that soothes the ears. His insecurities may show throughout his songs, but he celebrates them with joy. This is an artist who everyone should listen to because as college students, we need to be able to unwind after all of the papers and tests, and Day Wave will save the day. If you are interested in hearing this new, upcom-ing Indie band, follow Day Wave on his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/day-wave to listen to his full songs. The world can be a very hectic, but sometimes we have to stop and listen to the music. ■

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The Park is OpenBy: Megan Bloyd

On June 12, 2015, Jurassic World was finally intro-duced into movie theaters across America. It has been called the #1 movie of the year, others say it does not compare to the first park that was open in Jurassic Park in 1993. But, nonetheless it was a box office hit with $204,600,00 gross on opening weekend. Then with a total gross of $651,443,636 just in the US, but almost doubled gross worldwide. IMDb describes the movie as, “A new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park. Ev-erything is going well until the park's newest attraction, a genetically modified giant stealth killing machine, escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.” Director Colin Trevorrow and famous executive producer Steven Spiel-berg did a fantastic job of keeping the history of Jurassic Park alive with a twist on new technology, and the price of how far they were willing to go to lure audience members with new attractions, new deadly attractions.

I was actually fortunate to see Jurassic World on its open-ing weekend in New Jersey’s Atlantic City IMAX Theater

Concert Review:Halestorm

By: Matthew Popo

“Whoever said rock is dead couldn't be more wrong, because I see a lot of people here tonight who say otherwise,” Lzzy Hale screamed proudly on October 2, in front of a pumped-up crowd of fans from all over for what was sure to be a special night, as the set was being filmed for a live DVD; I had VIP passes to the show. Walking into the Susquehanna Bank Center for the VIP meet and greet the feeling in the room was electric, and after exchanging stories with fellow fans and laughs with the band, it was time for me to take my place front row in the pit in front of the guitarist Joe Hottinger. Presented by Jägermeister and host-ed by Anthony Vincent who is the YouTube sensation behind Ten-Second Songs, A Wild Evening with Halestorm was sure to be memorable. The show started out with an 8-song acoustic set consisting of personal and intimate songs that took on an entirely new voice in their stripped down state and a cover of the country song “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town. After that, the amps were turned up, and when they came back out it was electric, and not just because there was a hurricane knocking on the SBC’s back-door. It felt special in a way almost as if Lzzy sang a bit louder, Joe played the guitar even faster, Josh slapped the bass even harder while flinging picks at my head, and Arejay continued his mission to beat down every drum set put in from of him. This is from a guy who has seen them ten different times, sometimes even hours away; at the same time, it was still like seeing old friends. After a second set of 20 songs, the Hurricane Party was over, and all dispersed into the night with the satisfaction knowing that Rock n Roll is definitely not dead. ■

in the Tropicana Hotel. I grew up watching all the sequels to Jurassic Park and I could not wait to experience the new addition. I do think noth-ing can compare to the original movie where the technology of the creation was introduced. But, Jurassic World has every element to it. It is definitely a thriller action movie, but there is also humor and even a romance that sparks. The creation of the new dinosaur is genius, and the way the park has evolved with all kinds of new technology can also be credited for being genius. I also liked how they tied in the old park with the new one. It showed that history was still a part of the new park, even if it has evolved into a com-pany that wants to sell as many tickets as possible for the highest revenue. I highly recommend this movie to people who loved the first park and who simply loves an action-packed movie. Jurassic World is now out on DVD and Blu-Ray. The park is open; go enjoy it. ■

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CentraliaBy: Bill Kuhar

There once was a small town, about a hundred miles north of Philadelphia known as Centralia, PA. I say there “once” was, because technically the town no longer has a zip code. Ever since evacuation in 1962 caused by a coal mine fire, Centralia has been nearly abandoned. The remaining population of ten will lose their property after they pass away through a govern-ment process known as eminent domain. The rest of the town has already been leveled and forgotten, until today.

Part I - Impulsive Decisions

As a part-time mover in the North East, the length of my work day is unpredictable. Last Saturday I was fortunate and grant-ed an early day. By high noon, the crew and I had finished the move, gathered signatures on the customer's paperwork, and collected the bill.

Hitting the road and knowing there is no work scheduled the following day, are two very separate events. When they occur at the same, we call the event, “a miracle.” I had hours ahead of myself as the straight truck dragged along 95 in the pursuit of home. I felt as lifted as the suspension system below us which bounced over every hump. The sun was shining through the windshield; breeze was ripping through the holes in the floor beside my seat. Active and alive, the day pushed itself forward, climbing into sixth gear. I knew in that moment, nearing the warehouse eager to clock-out, I needed to hit the road.

My original plan was to stop home, throw a tent in the trunk of my ’94 Ford Thunderbird and just take off. Most likely, I would take North on 476 and drive until I ran out of gas. Even then, I would fill up my tank and get back to it. Eventually I would be miles away in a place I had never seen before and possibly nev-er again. Although, moderate consideration had me at my best. I thought, maybe I will at least look at the map first. I quickly realized that the dull farmland of Pennsylvania proved a disap-pointing prospect of the open road. I desired to go somewhere new, somewhere I had never been before.

South was definitely out of the question. Two trips to Florida this past summer drained me of any interest in bright sun and palm trees. Working for Riley & Sons Moving Company, we

make deliveries to Florida twice a month. We are Florida Specialists, so it says on the side of our trucks at least. Florida is cool. Not that I ever actually had the chance to see anything besides truck stops and the inside of the Day’s Inn. I learned a lot about Jeff Foxworthy and his connection with Golden Corral Buffet. Also, small lizards run rampant like squirrels. Heading East towards the shore would have been a fun, but lacking, adventure. I have been to the Jersey shore numerous times in my life. That was when I spotted my place on the map. I dialed a friend of mine, Ollie. I could tell by the rasp in his voice that I had just woke him up from a lazy Saturday mornings rest. “Ollie!” I said, “Guess what?! We’re going to Niagara Falls!”

Through a fog he replied, “What? No. You can’t just spring this on me. That’s a huge com-mitment.” “No it’s not,” I said, “It’s just a day. No matter where we go, you’re only giving up a day.” He was continually resistant so I told him to get dressed and I would be at his house in five minutes.

Meeting with Ollie, we narrowed our destina-tion to somewhere a little closer. I had heard of Centralia before, so when Ollie suggested we go there, I was already calling friends to fill the last two spots in my car. The seven-hour drive to Niagra Falls would have to be post-poned to make way for a much easier three-hour ride within state bounds. ■

To be continued….

Stockings for Soldiers: A Simple Way to Make a Difference

About 2 years ago, senior Shannon Evans told me that she was going to Stockings for Soldiers in Wilmington, Delaware, and asked if I wanted to come along. When she asked me to go, I immediately had a flashback to my elementary school days of doing Stockings for Soldiers and Toys for Tots every holiday season. So going to a former real estate office to fill stockings was something new for me. When we walked into the building, I began to scan the office suite. There were boxes upon boxes and finally my eyes landed on a line of joyful people waiting for a new stocking to fill.

I soon found out that all of the stockings were divided into groups of 10, and each one was identified simply by a first name. When we were next in line, Shannon and I each received a stocking in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and then proceeded into the next room. When I read the name on my stocking, I liked to imagine who this person might be. I wanted to know where they were from, what their life was like and who they would be away from during the holidays. But all I knew was their first name, and that each person would be not coming home for Christmas.

On the table was two lines of boxes containing items such as toothpaste, snack packs, and canned goods, with signs above each one indicating how much of each item to take. I put the items in my stocking working my way to the end, where I

received a bag of snowman hot chocolate mix to put in the stocking. Then each person took their stocking into the next room, where very helpful and cheerful volunteers would put in a candy cane and a book. After the bag was flattened and sealed, I took it to the next volunteer where he checked off whose name I had and then put it in the box to be shipped.

We went around and each filled about 5 or 6 stockings because that was all we had time for before they closed, but we easily could have stayed another hour. It was such an easy thing to do and I was so happy to make a difference in the lives of others, especially those serving our country. The volunteers and the other people who came in to fill stockings were some of the friendliest people I had ever met. Spending just an hour at Stockings for Sol-

diers was such a welcoming break from the end-of-the-semester stress. It was an expe-rience that truly filled me with the holiday spirit. If I could, I would spend at least an hour there every day. The time really flies by and you truly make a difference.

I encourage everyone reading this to grab a friend, or go solo, and take an hour of your time to fill some stockings; you won’t regret it. You can even choose to volunteer to work there, if you want to do more than just fill stockings.

You can email them at info@StockingsForSoliders.org, or you can simply just drop by and say that you want to help out! ■

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By: Amelia Altoe

Thanksgiving recipes

During the Thanksgiving holiday season, it is really easy to get caught up on all of the trivial things—Black Friday shopping, food babies, airfarecosts, holiday outfits; but it is important to remember what makes Thanksgiving special: food. And family, of course. But who is to say that these two very important aspects of Thanksgiving cannot be combined. As I sit and watch ABC’s The Chew I am always in awe that guests contin-ually seem to say that cooking is loving and being together. Isn’t that what Thanksgiving is all about? I am in love with the idea that every recipe has a story behind it. All the seasonings used have a reason. If you think of it, this Thanksgiving ask your grandfather when he learned to deep fry a turkey or why your sister puts cumin in the mashed potatoes; I promise you will not be disappointed.

Now from my family to yours, some classic Thanksgiving recipes:

Great Aunt Antoinette’s Bread Stuffing

This recipe only makes an appearance three times a year—the holy trinity of holidays: Thanksgiving, Christ-mas and Easter. That being said, you have to make sure you load up your plate with enough of Great Aunt Antoinette’s bread stuffing to get you from one holiday to another. Born in 1917, Aunt Antoinette lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, and two Philadelphia Phillies’ World Championships. Grow-ing up on N. Scott Street in Little Italy in Delaware, a girl knew how to cook. While Antoinette’s sisters flour-ished in sweet baking and Italian dishes, she found herself taking a back seat until she whipped out her bread stuffing. From that moment, this side dish became the most sought-after food at family gatherings.

1 loaf Italian bread, cubed3 cans (small) of mushrooms (stems and pieces are fine)

4 extra-large eggs1 large onion, chopped

4 stalks of celery, chopped1 15-ounce container of chicken stock

1 pound of Jimmy Dean original sausage

1. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil and spray with Pam.2. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour chicken broth over the bread and let it soak in the liquid.3. Sauté onion and celery in olive oil until tender. Let cool.4. Mix the sausage, eggs and mushrooms together. Add the onion and celery mix. Once it is blended, add the bread cubes and chicken broth. Mix well. Place the mixture in the lined loaf pan.5. Bake 350 degrees for 60 – 70 minutes or until brown.

Make these delicious recipes for your family and friends!

Straight from France Chocolate Mousse Cake

Just to get this out there, my grandmother is better than yours. Upon emigrating from France, Jean Altoe quickly joined the ranks of many a culinary business. First the catering company where she introduced this side of the Atlantic to mini pastries (she swears by this & you’re welcome), then to the bakery where she sold doughnuts to Sweeny’s (if you are ever in Delaware check it out; you won’t be sorry, and then to the deli where she crafted some mean turkey sandwiches. Nothing comes close to ma grandmeré’s chocolate mousse cake. As a child, I can remember trying other chocolate mousse and refusing to take another bite because it was not like my grandmother’s. After a long day of travelling, eating a slice of chocolate cake really puts it all in perspective.

6 extra large eggs4 ounces of baking chocolate3 tablespoons of sugar¼ lb. butter (softened)3 Packages of Lady Fingers

1. Melt chocolate and let cool 2. Separate eggs3. Cream sugar and butter. Once creamed, add egg yolks. Add chocolate4. Beat egg whites until stiff5. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture

Using a springform pan, line the inside and bottom of the pan with the Lady Fingers. Add 1/2 of the chocolate mousse. Cover the mousse with the Lady Fingers and add remaining mousse. Top with homemade whipped cream or Cool Whip. To decorate, grate chocolate over the whipped cream or sprinkle some crumbled pecans. Refrigerate at least one hour.

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5 Black Friday Ideas By: Anthony Fusco

Black Friday creeps forward as Thanksgiving approaches. People start to think what to buy family, friends, as well as loved ones for Christmas. Expect these five popular items to experience a markdown the day after Thanksgiving at a retailer nearby.

Mommom Oddo’s Classic Lasagna

Another feature of the holy trinity of holiday cooking, Mommom’s lasagna is not to be underestimated. One must decide if their waiting can hold out until after the first piece (the messiest piece) is cut so they can receive the more stable second or third (more Instagram-able) piece. While some recipes had to be given up, Annie Oddo’s most popular recipe is the one she still refuses to give up making at the age of 89. She learned to make lasagna when she worked in the restaurant business before she left to work in a hospital to support her fami-ly. However, she took many secrets from the kitchen with her, this lasagna being one of them. Personally, I can bypass the turkey and mashed potatoes as long as I can get a piece of lasagna.

1 box Barilla oven-ready lasagna1 pot of your already cooked homemade tomato sauce1 pound lean ground beef Salt and black pepper1 15-ounce container of ricotta cheese4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded½ cup of Parmigiana Reggiano cheese, grated

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees2. Mix ground beef with 1 egg, dried parsley flakes (1 table-spoon) and salt/pepper. Brown meat until cooked through3. Mix ricotta with 1 egg, dried parsley flakes (1 tablespoon), and salt/pepper. Add two cups of the mozzarella cheese and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Mix well.4. Spray a 9” x 13” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.5. For the bottom layer, pour 1 cup of sauce and spread evenly6. Top with 3 sheets of oven-ready lasagna. The sheets will expand while baking to the ends of the dish. 7. Place ¾ of the cheese mixture on the first layer.8. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna9. Place browned meat and ¼ of the cheese mixture. Add 1 cup of sauce10. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna. Cover with remaining sauce.11. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese12. Cover with foil and place in pre-heated oven, bake for about 30 minutes13. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is brown. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting.

Enjoy! Bon Appetit!

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1. A New T.V. Television These range in size from 20” to enormous flat screen LCD’s. Scour the retail store ads a week before Thanksgiving to find a television which supports your individual desire. Black Friday is the day to find a television at a fraction of the normal retail price.

2. Video Game Consoles Expect to see the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U on sale this Thanksgiving holiday. Popular videogames experience a markdown in price as well. Video game enthusiasts, keep a lookout for which retailer offers the greatest deal.

3. SmartphoneBuy a new phone after turkey day this holiday season. Expect a range of smartphones available on sale from the ‘90s flip phones to the newest iPhone. Scour the ads and find a smartphone that suits you.

4. LaptopsIs the old laptop slowing down or not working properly? Many people consider buying a new one. Laptops burn the wallet if a consumer neglects a search for a good deal. Expect to find a laptop on sale this upcoming holiday season.

5. Vacuum CleanerA house can look messy if the residents of the household ignore cleaning the rug. The price for a vacuum today can look unaffordable and scary to a consumer. Consider saving money over the holidays and experience the chance to look at a nice carpet.

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5 D.I.Y. Fall Decorations for $10By: Kirstyn Heller

Growing up, my grandmom loved to decorate for every holiday. This year, I decided to make some of my own, but on a college budget. Here are my favorite decorations for $10!

1. Wine Glass CandleholdersFor this one, a lot of the materials can be bought at the dollar store. For the paint, be sure to get one that is made to paint on glass so that it is permanent, which can be found at any craft store. Follow the drying directions on the bottle. I chose to make mine pumpkins, and then tied ribbon around the stem, but you can do any design you want.

Materials needed:Wine glassesGlass paintCandlesRibbon

Directions:1. Wash the wine glasses with soap and water and dry well.2. Paint your design. I made a few different oranges by mixing other colors in with it and brushed each color on a layer at a time. Be sure to let the paint dry between layers3. Once it is completely dry, you can decorate your candleholders with some ribbon or faux leaves. 4. Place a candle on top, light and enjoy!

5. Monogram Letter with RibbonYou can pick up all of these materials at a craft store. Just paint the letter your favorite fall color and then glue a patterned ribbon to the back of it to hang it up!

Materials needed:Wooden letterPaintHot glue gunRibbon

Directions: 1. Paint the letter the base color. Since I chose to do a border, I used painter’s tape to make clean lines.2. Cut the ribbon to the desired length. Tie a knot in the middle and make a bow.3. Once all the paint is dry, flip over the letter and hot glue the ribbon to the back of the letter.4. Hang it on a hook on your wall!

2. “Give Thanks” BlocksFor this, you can just buy wooden blocks or just a piece of wood from the craft store. Paint them any fall colors that you like! For the letters, you can free-hand it or create a stencil.

Materials needed:Wooden blocksPaintStencil or stickers

Directions:1. Paint the wooden blocks the color you want the letters to be. In this case, I chose orange. 2. Let paint dry completely. Then place the letter stickers on the blocks.3. Paint over everything the color you want for the rest of the blocks. 4. Wait for the paint to dry and then carefully peel off the stickers! You can also do this in reverse, and paint the back-ground color and then paint or write the letters on the blocks.

3. Leaf Bowl:This one was easier than I thought it would be, but it took some time and patience. There are a few different ways to go about it—using a plastic bowl or a balloon for your mold, and using either real or faux leaves. Whichever way you go, you will have a cute bowl that you can use to hold your favorite candy!

Materials needed:BalloonBowlPlastic wrapFaux leavesMod PodgeSponge brush

Directions:1. Blow up a balloon to the size you want, or a pick a bowl to use. I chose a bowl because I can’t blow up a bal-loon to save my life. If you use a balloon, you may still want a bowl to hold the balloon in place.2. If using the bowl for a mold, put plastic or press and seal wrap on it so the leaves don’t stick to the bowl.3. Now comes the fun part. Pick the first leaf that you want; I chose to use faux leaves, but you can use real if you prefer. Take your sponge brush and paint a lot of Mod Podge onto it to glue the first leaf into place.4. Continue step 3 until your bowl is complete, making sure that your leaves overlap. 5. Let dry overnight. Once completely dry, pop the balloon or remove the plastic wrap from the original bowl with the leaves still on it. Carefully remove the balloon or plastic wrap.

4. Painted PumpkinsA cute little touch to any room, even your dorm room, is painted pumpkins. You can pick up plastic pumpkins at a dollar store and give them a few coats in any color or pattern that you like!

Materials needed:Dollar-store pumpkinsPaintStencil

Directions:1. Paint your pumpkins the base color. 2. Using a stencil, or free-handing it, write a word or paint a pattern.3. Dry and enjoy!