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Following negative feedback from students, Smashburger closed its doors, welcoming back the popular late night eatery, Hofstra USA (HofUSA). The newly revamped restaurant reopened on Saturday, Sept. 1. Despite an updated menu, some students are complaining of long lines and what students are calling an ineffective ordering system.
On Thursday, June 14, the Hofstra community lost a friend and student who is remembered as being “intelligent,” “witty,” “eloquent,” “spiritual” and “larger-than-life.” Maasai Jones, a rising junior, English major and Honors College student, passed away while at home in California.
Members of the Hofstra community carry heavy hearts amid the passing of recent graduate John Preputnik, a former health science major, an alumnus of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and a dear friend to many.
The Hofstra community is mourning the loss of Laura (Yixuan) Xiong, a senior biochemistry major and international student from Shijiazhuang, China. Laura, who was described by many as brilliant and courageous, passed away on Thursday, July 19 after battling sarcoma, a rare type of tumor that occurs in the bones and soft tissues.
On Saturday, Aug. 4, the Hofstra community grieved the loss of a professor whose 55-year legacy at Hofstra will not soon be forgotten. Professor Emeritus of education and global studies professor Timothy Smith died of a cardiac arrest just one day after celebrating his 84th birthday.
Ahead of the Thursday, Sept. 13 Democratic primary, gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon and incumbent Andrew Cuomo faced off in a televised debate hosted by Hofstra on Wednesday, Aug. 29.
Student safety continues to be in question at Hofstra, and after a home invasion left senior journalism major Jamie Rollo face-to-face with an armed robber on Monday, Sept. 3, many students feel as though their lives may be in danger in their own homes.
I’ve grown with this paper for four years now. The Chronicle has allowed me to learn more at Hofstra than I ever could in a classroom. The opportunity to work with this paper made me become a better writer, leader and friend.
I truly believe that it is because of this paper that I am a better journalist. While I respect the professors here, they couldn’t teach me how to actually get out there and report. It was like taking swim lessons on dry land. The Chronicle threw me into the deep end and I never looked back.
Despite this, as the shadow of commencement day looms over me, I am finding myself clinging to the life that I am soon to leave. Suddenly, the unhealthy amount of stress and anxiety mean nothing. The all-nighters, the breakdowns and even the breakups have become nostalgic manifestations of my rollercoaster ride of a life.
Writing has, undoubtedly, been a major part of my life for about as long as I can remember. I have always loved words – writing, reading, editing; the written word has had a profound effect on who I’ve become.
Recent movements and a shift in the political climate have raised many questions about discrimination and abuse, inspiring Hofstra students to further integrate themselves into the Title IX initiative. Beginning in fall 2018, Hofstra will have a student-led Title IX Advisory Board that will coordinate with university administration, placing special emphasis on Title IX training for leadership positions on campus such as Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders.
Former Senior Executive Secretary of the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department Joann Tsapelas was fired on Wednesday, May 3, after 19 years of working at Hofstra and 12 years working in the position having served seven chairs. Tsapelas said she fell victim to alleged bullying tactics within the administration of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, attributing her removal to the efforts of the current department chair, Dr. Jacqueline A. Burke, who Tsapelas said filed six complaints against the secretary within a year. These complaints were the first and only complaints filed against Tsapelas throughout her 19 years working at Hofstra.
Ja’Loni Owens, a junior public policy major, was issued a conduct charge for violating “Infringement of Rights” under the student code of conduct outlined in the Guide to Pride after a complaint was reported to the university by a political science professor, Dr. Richard Himelfarb, for a tweet Owens published on Sunday, April 22.
A multi-encompassing event hosted by the nationally recognized improvisation group Theater of Public Policy worked in collaboration with Hofstra’s Cultural Center and Honors College to address issues in development, housing for post-graduates and gentrification in a combined lecture, question and answer session and improvisation performance on Monday, April 16.
To honor and pay tribute to all those affected by cancer, students, families, survivors and many other enthusiastic participants gathered on the Hofstra University intramural fields for Relay for Life on Saturday, April 28.
Since the 2016 presedential election, politics have arguably changed forever. In an effort to understand these changes, Hofstra alumnus and Rep. Tom MacArthur, former Vermont State Gov. Howard Dean and political strategist Edward Rollins joined together to discuss how the White House works in the panel “How Is Washington Working in 2018?” in the Guthart Cultural Center Theater on April 20th.
Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke to students and community members about New York policy and legislation on the 10th floor of the Axinn Library, a place where she was formerly employed.
