By Jessica RooneyJessica.Rooney@queens.edu

Greek students returned from summer break to find mold grow-ing in various areas of the Greek Lodges, causing temporary relo-cation for Greek organizations and ruining some of their prop-erty.

For Cydney Herring, a ju-nior in the sorority Chi Omega, the mold was scary because she didn’t know the severity of the problem or how long it would take to get rid of it.

“The mold situation was in-convenient because we could not get into our lodges and had to hold meetings at other various lo-cations,” she said. “The mold ru-ined some of our chapter belong-ings that we had to get rid of.”

“Mold is everywhere, it is in the air and in the water. The conditions need to be just right for it to grow,” said Dr. Jennifer

Easterwood, associate professor of biology. “The media typically blows mold out of proportion and the most typical harm it can cause

is allergies. The vast majority of molds are completely harmless.”

Easterwood also pointed out that because the lodges are locat-

ed in the basement, they are at a higher risk to acquire mold.

Erin Fox, director of student activities, supervises all student activities and events. This in-cludes clubs and organizations, such as Greek Life, Campus Union Board and Student Gov-ernment Association.

“In order for mold to find a good breeding ground, it needs warmth, humidity and dampness. I think we had all of those com-ponents in the Greek Lodge and it created the perfect storm for mold,” said Fox.

She mentioned that not only did the rainy summer contribute to this problem, but also the fact that Queens has older buildings increases the chances of mold. In addition to those factors, she mentioned that there were “some minor issues with the cooling system and it might not have been cooling properly during the sum-

mer.” According to Fox, mold is

not a just a problem for Queens. “I have worked on four dif-

ferent campuses in North Caroli-na and every single campus wor-ries about this,” she said. “Mold is not a problem that is isolated to Queens.”

When Fox arrived on campus on July 15, one of the first things she had to deal with was the mold. To clean off “visible mold on various surfaces,” Fox and Aaron Sisson, director of campus ser-vices, oversaw a cleaning process which consisted of cleaning the lodge carpets, airing out the hall-way, bringing in industrial size fans, placing dehumidifiers in ev-ery lodge and bringing in special HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) engineers.

“Hard surfaces were wiped down with Clorox wipes or with

By A.J. EdgeAdriane.Edge@queens.edu

Student smokers are angry about a new rule that restricts smoking to three locations on campus.

On Aug. 28, Vice President for Campus Planning and Ser-vices Bill Nichols announced the new policy, stating that no stu-dents or faculty will be allowed to smoke outside of three designated smoking areas: behind the faculty parking deck, between Wireman Residence Hall and Everett Li-brary and behind Trexler Student Center.

Nichols said that the policy was instituted “in order to pro-mote an overall healthier environ-ment for our university.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 18.9 percent of students between the ages of 18-24 smoke tobacco products on a regular basis.

Some smokers at Queens be-lieve the new smoking areas are hardly ideal, feeling that they are being herded off into small areas with inadequate shelter and seat-ing.

Many smokers, like sopho-more Keely O’Neill, feels that she and her smoking peers are being unduly demonized and sin-gled-out for their habit.

“Why are the administration

and Campus Police so concerned with prosecuting smokers when there are more serious issues to be dealt with on campus?” she asked. “For those who smoke, smoking is not just a habitual practice to alleviate a need for nicotine, but

rather a social activity where they can meet with friends and allevi-ate stress.”

Sophomore Kat Burrow agrees, saying that among the smoking subculture, the practice provides an important social re-

treat where they feel included and allows smokers to make friends, socialize and deal with the pres-sures of college life. She even met her best friend smoking.

“Seeing other smokers on campus made me feel personally

comforted and at ease” after wor-rying that smoking might not be accepted on campus, she said.

Sophomore Christopher Mer-chant also finds smoking to be a social experience and thinks the

Smokers’ tempers aflameSmoking policy update designates 3 smoking-safe spots on campus, smokers feel singled-out and alienated

See MOLD, page 7

Dustin Saunders/The Queens ChronicleSmokers, like sophomore Christopher Merchant (left) and senior Michael Costa, are now limited to smoking at three areas on campus. “This new policy is isolationism,” said Merchant.

Contributed photoMold covered the Greek Lodges, ruining furniture like this piano and causing temporary relocation of Greek organizations.

Mold infests Greek Lodges over summer See SMOKING, page 7

Meet the Editor

Editor-in-Chief Dustin Saun-ders is a sophomore from

Asheboro, N.C. He is major-ing in French and Spanish while pursuing a minor in

philosophy.

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David MasonDavid.Mason@queens.edu

Jessica RooneyJessica.Rooney@queens.edu

Rika TakunoRika.Takuno@queens.edu

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Our Letter PolicyLetters to the Editor, feedback and corrections of factual errors are welcome. The Editor reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity and fair play. All editorials are opinion reflective of respective writers and not necessarily the Chronicle staff. Send letters to Dustin.Saunders@queens.edu.

The Queens Chronicle wants youBy Dustin SaundersDustin.Saunders@queens.edu

The new school year is in full swing. Students can be found hur-rying to class or milling about the quad as we come together again as Royals for another two semes-ters of growing together, both academically and socially.

Just as students and faculty are adjusting from the creature comforts of home to the small sacrifices of campus living, we at The Queens Chronicle are chang-ing to reflect a dynamic student body.

You may remember some of these efforts beginning to take

place last year. From the color-ful front-page change and student interest survey to the amendment of some internal structure, all was calculated to improve the publi-cation and better serve you, the reader.

Building a larger, more skilled staff, expanding coverage and establishing a stronger digital presence are some plans already in the works. But the buck doesn’t stop there. You see, dear reader, you are not simply the consumer of the Chronicle – you are the Chronicle.

Student participation is cru-cial to the success of a student media enterprise. Millenials and citizens in Digital Age are all journalists, to a certain extent; stu-dents, especially so. Expand your audience. Share your experiences with social media. Attending a campus event? Tweet about it and mention @ChronicleQueens. Taking pictures of something in-teresting on campus? Share them to our Facebook page.

Indeed, the print newspaper provides yet another medium to express yourself and have your voices heard. If you have a strong opinion about something, don’t

limit yourself to a 140-charac-ter Tweet or a clipped Facebook status – write a letter to the edi-tor or guest editorial. Whether it be a national issue or an opinion about something at Queens, we want to ensure your concerns are aired and are in a unique position to do so.

As it stands, the Chronicle is far from perfect. However, it is our firm conviction that we can dramatically improve with the participation and support of the student body. We look forward to a successful year and wish you just the same.

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By Jamille VieiraJamille.Vieira@queens.edu

Many exchange students have come to Queens this fall se-mester to a new academic experi-ence for about one or two semes-ters away from home. On Aug. 29, Dr. Abiodun Goke-Pariola, provost and vice president for academic affairs, received most of the international students for a reception at his home. President Pamela Davies was present at the event to offer a warm welcome to the new international students and to welcome back the ones that were already a part of the Queens community.

At the reception, there were students from about eight nations, including Ireland, Ghana, Brazil, South Korea and France.

I can tell everyone had a great time getting to know one another and catching up. We also engaged with other faculty members and administrators and learned from their world perspec-tive as well. I believe the new international students enrich the campus culturally and provide a new perspective academically. Queens has not only been able to

send students abroad through the John Belk International Program, but has also been able to welcome international students on campus, which is heartening.

It has come to my attention that more international students are coming to Queens to enjoy a great new experience and to learn more about the American culture. The Center for International Edu-cation and JBIP offices have done a great job supporting both new international students and tradi-tional students on campus. And they should, because after all, we are all global citizens.

I strongly encourage you to welcome and to get to know bet-ter the new international students and to also let them know you. That way, new connections and bonds are created to make the Queens community even more memorable.

International students provide new perspective, enrich campus

Meet the Columnist

Jamille Vieira is a junior from Recife, Brazil. She is majoring in international studies and minoring in communications. She enjoys watching soccer matches, playing the guitar and swimming. Spending time with family and friends is another one of her favor-ite pastimes.

By Brent EvansBrent.Evans@queens.edu

As a basketball player at Queens, I feel strongly about the place of sports in the heart of American history. From the years when football players had no pads to the time when basketball play-ers wore shorts above their knees, sports can “remind us of all that once was good and that could be again,” as a character in “Field of Dreams” put it.

But as a fan or an athlete, what do you do when you want the communal experience of watching sports and you don’t have a ticket? Or the game is out of town? Fans need somewhere to enjoy games with their family and friends. But mostly they need a place to go wild. They need a place to pretend, at least for an afternoon or an evening, that they’re shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of other screaming fans, all painted with team colors from the neck up.

In Charlotte, where we have both the Panthers and the Bob-cats, it’s a little tough to narrow down the best places to watch sports. In the spirit of an athletic challenge, these are my top five picks for the places I like to go with my teammates and fellow sports fans.

1. The Selwyn Pub2801 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte,

NC 28209704-333-3443http://www.charlottemaga-

zine.com/Charlotte-Magazine/bob-awards-winners-guide/in-dex.php/name/Selwyn-Pub/list-ing/42323/

“Selwyn Pub is by far the greatest place to watch sports be-cause of the great food, drinks, a whole bunch of TVs they have around the place and the outside seating where you can enjoy a hot and toasty fireplace,” said junior Griffin Shaw.

Owned by Jim Foster, busi-ness professor, Selwyn Pub has a reputation for being a sports hot-spot. They sometimes get a little busy and it’s tough for the staff to keep up. But word of an occa-sional sighting of basketball leg-end Michael Jordan, who owns the Bobcats and single-handedly took us away from the shame of short basketball pants, more than makes up for any wait.

2. Angry Ale’s Neighbor-hood Bar and Grill

1518 Montford Drive, Char-lotte, NC 28209

704-525-3663http://www.angryales.com/Angry Ale’s serves every-

thing from pizza to soups to deli and desserts. They also give cus-tomers a chance to build their own burger.

“Angry Ale’s is by far the best spot because of how close it is to me personally, but also be-cause of the amount of TVs ev-erywhere throughout the place, inside and out,” said Charlotte lo-cal Devon Seaford.

3. Buffalo Wild Wings 400 E. Martin Luther King

Jr. Blvd. Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28202

704-971-9464http:/ /www.buffalowild-

wings.com/Buffalo Wild Wings is a hot-

spot for customers because it is located next to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Fans of all ages come to enjoy the food and the games each and every day.

“Buffalo Wild Wings is by far my favorite place because of its young competitive atmo-sphere,” said junior Aileen Silva-no. “Not only adults, but teenag-ers can come and enjoy the games as well.”

4. Hickory Tavern1100 Metropolitan Avenue

Suite 170, Charlotte, NC 28204704-334-5155http://www.thehickorytav-

ern.com/home/hickory_tavern-locations.php?l=Charlotte%20-%20The%20Metropolitan

The most unique thing about Hickory Tavern is the hours. Most sports bars don’t open up until the middle of the afternoon, but Hickory Tavern is open from 11-2 a.m. on weekends.

“Hickory Tavern is my favor-ite because there is usually not a lot of people there and they have great food,” said sophomore Ben Ritcher.

5. Wild Wings Café210 E Trade St. #262 Char-

lotte, NC, 28202

704-708-9453http://www.wildwingcafe.

com/locations/charlotte-uptown-nc

Wild Wings Café is one of the few sports bars with great food, a lot of TVs, and great en-tertainment. Customers often go there for karaoke nights with family and friends, which enables sports fans to extend their athletic fantasies into another activity: “In my other life, I’m a singer. Really. Everybody says so.”

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Across1 Manages (for oneself)6 Snuck11 __ Moines, Iowa14 Native Alaskan15 Cowboy singer Gene16 “That’s nasty!”

17 Criticize gas and electric companies?19 The Beatles’ “__ Loves You”20 Sunrise direction21 One of a D.C. 10022 Russian capital

24 Roy G __: rainbow mne-monic26 Piebald horse27 Criticize a modeling shoot array?30 It replaced the French franc33 Pass out35 Mudville number36 Complete, as a scene37 Tropicana and Minute Maid, briefly38 Cheesy sandwiches39 Grounded jet40 Sworn statement42 Isaac’s eldest43 Wranglers with wheels45 Folk music’s Kingston __46 Criticize stage shows?48 Former Bears head coach Smith50 Be in debt51 Sea near Stockholm53 Prefix with pass55 Become enraged59 World Cup cheer60 Criticize awards?

63 Gen-__: boomer’s kid, probably64 Invalidate65 On one’s toes66 Fist pumper’s word67 Trotsky and Uris68 Pack animals

Down1 Lose color in the wash2 “On the Waterfront” di-rector Kazan3 Loch with a monster4 Brit’s trash can5 Sault __ Marie6 Batman’s hideout7 Wreck completely8 And so on: Abbr.9 Vacate the __: eviction notice phrase10 Big name in chicken11 Criticize college sub-jects?12 Bounce in a 6-Down13 Depict unfairly18 Invitation letters23 Bouillabaisse, e.g.25 Practitioner: Suff.26 Kept in, as hostility

27 Criticize farmers?28 Bodysuit for a tiny tot29 “__ Marner”: Eliot work31 Speak with a grating voice32 Chooses33 12 inches34 Open a bit38 Doctor’s profession41 Owl’s cry43 A boxer may have a glass one44 They’re attractive to look at47 “Footloose” co-star Singer49 “Myra Breckinridge” au-thor Gore51 Like the Honda Element52 Away from the wind53 Really surprise54 Web addresses, briefly56 Beehive State natives57 Little more than58 Repair co. proposals61 __-cone62 Sheep’s call

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Charlotte’s 5 best places to watch sportsMeet the Reviewer

Brent Evans is a senior busi-ness major from Beaufort,

S.C. He is on the basketball team.

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Queens students find varied passions

Jon Onyeaka is a freshman from Birmingham, England, who is undecided about his major. However, he is decided about one thing – his love of music. “I play piano [and] guitar…It helps me relax, chill out. I like when people appreciate what I make.”

Ceci Radmard is a junior from Charlotte, N.C. She is double majoring in elementary education and theater. “I’m passionate about the arts. I live on the stage. Expressing myself in all different types of ways has helped me to go confidently in the direction of my dreams.”

Joey Albright – “Albright, like the build-ing” – is from Mt. Airy, N.C. He is a sophomore planning to major in nurs-ing. “I make jewelry because I grew up with two little sisters and they showed me. I’m the best at it. And it’s kinda chick magnet.”

Malcolm Chester is a freshman from Fayetteville, N.C. He is majoring in studio art. On the side, he writes and sings his own music. “I make music and art because it’s the easiest way to communicate my thoughts and feelings, for me personally.”

Taylor Pinckney (left) is a junior from Columbia, S.C. She is a double major in political science and communica-tions. “I like to visit friends because they’re always good for laughs. Snacks are always a bonus. I like food.”

Meghan Wham is a senior from Pfafftown, N.C., who is majoring in elementary educa-tion. “I dance because it glorifies God, and it’s a way for me to express myself, whatever emo-tions I’m feeling. It’s also a way of life for me. If I’m [in a daze], I’m probably dancing in my head.”

Photos by Mason Farnan/The Queens Chronicle

Meet the Photographer

Mason Farnan is a fresh-man from South Florida. She wants to be a doctor with a specialty in pediatrics one day, but is not sure what she wants to major in — she has too many interests to pick something just yet.

By Madison HansenMadison.Hansen@queens.edu

The Levine Center for Well-ness and Recreation, promised to be a new center of campus life, opened at 1 p.m. on August 19. The administration hopes the building will positively affect the student experience, both socially and physically.

The Levine Center includes three courts for basketball or vol-leyball, a 33-meter stretch pool, a 5,000-square-foot fitness cen-ter, a dance studio, an aerobics studio, an indoor walking track, a sports performance center and medicine room for student ath-letes, Einstein Bros Bagels and student lounge, a banquet hall, 16 locker rooms, classrooms, meet-ing space and offices for coaches and physical education faculty.

Bill Nichols, vice president of campus planning and services, stated that the sports performance room will be dedicated for the athletes to use. All athletic teams will have specific allotted times to use the Sports Performance Room.

Sarra Qadri, a junior on the women’s lacrosse team, thinks the Levine Center is going to be a great thing for her team to stay in shape during their off season.

“The swimming pool and indoor track are beneficial for us during the off season,” she said. “We can incorporate pool work-outs and extra running to be sure we are in the best shape come spring semester.”

Currently, some sports teams

are traveling off campus to the Sports Complex, 2229 Tyvola Road, Charlotte.

One question that students have is about the unfinished dance studio.

“The building was designed to accommodate the ultimate growth of the undergraduate enrollment. …We will use the aerobic studio for dance until we grow to a size where we need two studios,” said Nichols.

The Levine Center is expect-

ed to attract many new students to the University as part of a facil-ity upgrade in Queens’ five-year plan. Dr. Pamela Davies, presi-dent of the University, said that the new building is “sure to be the heartbeat of student life.”

The Levine Center has brought a great amount of school spirit back for some students, since home games for volleyball and basketball as well as swim meets will be hosted on campus again.

“I am very excited to be able to attend more athletic events this year because they are on campus again,” said Jenn Goodman, a ju-nior on the softball team. “I think having the student population present at more games will help the sports teams season overall, knowing they have the support of their fellow classmates cheering them on.”

For security reasons, students will not be able to get into the Levine Center without a Q-Card.

By David MasonDavid.Mason@queens.edu

Why are there no clocks on the walls of the classroom? This question many students have is shared by a group of faculty and staff, as well.

A majority of classrooms on campus lack clocks of any sort. The Levine Center for Recreation and Wellness, the newest addition to Queens, has the same situation in its classes.

“I think it’s weird, especially being from England where they are commonplace,” said Alex Weare. “They should put them in every classroom.”

Dr. Ron Shiffler, dean of the McColl School of Business, also thinks it is interesting how there are few clocks present in the classroom. He said he had no idea why, but thought it is a good goal to reach.

Shiffler pointed out that at his previous institution, Geor-gia Southern University, clocks are present in all classrooms. He speculated that the lack of clocks could be a type of tactic Queens

is using.While no one interviewed

could answer the question for sure, some have ideas and specu-lations.

Bill Nichols, vice president of campus planning and services, shared his opinion regarding the

matter.“I have worked at Queens for

8 years and this topic has never come up,” he said. “It seems as if everyone is using their cell phones now.”

Nichols stated that there is no money in the budget for this

current fiscal year to enact such a change. While the next fiscal year will not begin until begin until July 1, 2014, Nichols said that he would be willing to perform a sur-vey to receive feedback from stu-dents and faculty members. The survey would allow Queens ad-ministrators to figure out whether to add clocks to classrooms in the future.

An average analog wall clock with batteries from Kaplan Early Learning Company costs $13.90. An electronic atomic wall clock from Shiffler Equipment costs $27.90.

Another concern raised by Nichols was if electricity or bat-teries should power the clocks. Clocks that are powered by elec-tricity would be more accurate; however, they would also be more expensive.

“It has been psychologically proven that clocks are not put into places, such as casinos, in order to create a greater focus on the task at hand,” said Rachel Carter, a service specialist at Everett Li-brary.

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Students question lack of clocks in classrooms

David Mason/The Queens ChronicleMany classrooms, like this one in Sykes, have no clocks on the walls.

Meet the Reporter

David Mason is a senior who is majoring in business with a minor in communica-tions. Mason is originally from Decatur, Ga. (East Atlanta) and currently plays on the men’s basketball team. He hopes to continue his career after college in the fields of marketing and/or broadcast journalism.

Levine Center renews school spirit

Dustin Saunders/The Queens ChronicleThe Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation opened on Aug. 19. Dr. Pamela Davies, president of the university, says it will be “the heartbeat of student life.”

Meet the Reporter

Madison Hansen is a senior whose major is sports com-munication. With her major, she hopes to be a sideline sports reporter. She comes from the Sunshine State, which is better known as Florida. She loves all sports and working out. Hansen is a part of the women’s swim team.

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By Holly BowersBowersH@queens.edu

The Queens Chronicle staff interviewed Dr. Mohammad el-Nawawy, communications pro-fessor, about his experiences dur-ing the events in Egypt this year.

Following are some of his an-swers to interview questions:

Q: Was social media a ma-jor role in the protesting and the removal of Egypt’s president?

“Blogs played an important role in getting the word out , but they (the people) were active on the ground.”

Q: What is the next step toward helping Egypt?

“It’s complicated. In the 2011 revolution, Egyptians came out for freedom and dignity. When (former president) Mohamed Morsi came into power, the people had great aspirations for change, but with no vision and being surrounded by the (Mus-lim) Brotherhood, it made it dif-ficult to effectuate changes. The country’s ultimate goal is to find a leader who can unite Egypt, and re-write their constitution.”

Q: What should the role of the United States be, if any?

“No role. This is an internal Egyptian matter and it should be treated as such.”

Q: Is it safe for Americans to travel to Egypt?

“There are people living there every day. Egyptians have a great capacity for not mixing politics and culture. So yes, people should visit.”

Q: How can we be active in our community, like Egyptians?

“To be active members in our community, we need to develop an interest in politics and be will-ing to share our opinions with others.”

Q: What can we learn from Egypt and their use of so-cial media?

“Be an active citizen, use it (social media) for causes. Find a cause you are passionate about and bring people into it.”

Meet the Reporter

Holly Bowers is a junior in the Hayworth College for Adult Studies. Originally from Hollywood, Fla., her major is political science. She joined the Chronicle to network and learn some-thing outside of her comfort zone.

Professor offers community, social media advice after Egyptian crisis

By Corrine WatsonWatsonC@queens.edu

University students in the United States can learn much from students and protests in Egypt, says a professor at Queens who observed first-hand the polit-ical upheaval in Egypt during the summer, and who has spent the last several years researching po-litical change in the Middle East.

Most of the protesters in Egypt are young adults who are extremely involved with the poli-tics of their community, says Dr. Mohammed el-Nawawy, a com-munication professor and expert

on Middle Eastern media and the Arab public sphere.

“In America we take our free-doms for granted,” el-Nawawy said in a recent interview with staff members of The Queens Chronicle. “We have the freedom of press and speech [in the United States] but we rarely use it,” he said. “A lesson we can learn from the Egyptian protesters is to be aware of politics and global af-fairs. To be active members in our community we need to develop an interest in politics and be will-ing to share our opinions with others.”

El-Nawawy is a user of so-cial media, but does not feel like a native in its use. Young people, however, have a real opportunity to use it for social change. Egyp-tian students may have been lead-ers in the use of social media to organize politically because they grew up in an environment where they felt as though they could not express an opinion, he said. Social media gave them an op-portunity to express it. College students globally all seem to use social media to get together with friends, and American students might think about moving to the next step — toward using social media for a cause.

El-Nawawy has recently been quoted in major news out-lets, including CNN and USA To-day, about the politics of Egypt. His latest book is “Egyptian Rev-olution 2.0,” which focuses on the effect of social media for political activism and how it influenced the revolution. His first book focused on the Al Jazeera news network and established him as an expert on media in the Middle East.

In Egypt, el-Nawawy says, citizens decided in early 2011 that after years of putting up with corruption, poverty and social seclusion, they had had enough. Thousands of Egyptians took to the streets demanding the end of ex-president Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule. Word of the uprising spread fast as the protesters ral-lied support through Twitter and Facebook.

While the police used tear gas and water cannons in an at-tempt to disperse the protesters, political activists responded by pelting the police with rocks. The government then disabled social

networking sites. They protested for several days, but Mubarak re-fused to be swayed.

As a native of Egypt, el-Nawawy felt very close to the re-cent revolution, and it sparked his academic curiosity as a professor and journalist. At one point, the seriousness of the situation hit him and he asked himself, “Why am I not there?” He arrived in Cairo on Feb. 11, 2011, one hour after Mubarak stepped down. When the protesters heard the news of Mubarak’s decision, they began to celebrate. El-Nawawy describes this as a peaceful revo-lution that “should be an influ-ence to the world.”

Despite what many others have said, el-Nawawy believes social media played a relatively small role in this revolution. So-cial media is generally used the same everywhere, he said, but the Egyptians put their posts or tweets into action and made a dif-ference in their community.

Meet the Reporter

Corrine Watson is a fresh-man planning to major in creative writing and Eng-lish literature. She is from the enchanting forests of Jackson Springs, N.C. She enjoys baking odd foods and climbing trees.

Naomi Bentley/The Queens ChronicleDr. Mohammed el-Nawawy held a press conference with The Queens Chronicle on Aug. 28 to discuss his views on the political situation in Egypt.

By India TaylorIndia.Taylor@queens.edu

In the United States, college freshmen confront an opportu-nity for academic and personal growth that alternates fear with the most exciting experiences of their lives.

Transitioning from high school to college classes can be difficult, say University officials, but the transition can be made smooth by attention to at least four success factors: personal or-ganization, specific goals, a sense of belonging and the ability to ask for help.

“My biggest determining fac-tors would probably be finding a time when I can work, finding a place where I can do that work ef-ficiently without a lot of distrac-tions and making sure that I know that I have everything together by

organizing my stuff correctly,” said freshman Micah Byrd.

It is important that freshmen have set goals and that they feel involved, said Zach Thomas, di-rector of diversity and inclusion. “I definitely think a sense of be-longing, meaning that they feel like the community, which are the faculty, staff and students, are accepting of who they are, where they are from, and that they have a sense of ownership.”

The Center for Student Suc-cess is a key resource that caters to individual academic needs. In-coming freshmen are presented with an array of options and re-sources to help them succeed. These resources are also available to the entire student body. Carter Hammett-McGarry, associate dean for student success, said that some of the most valuable

resources for students are peer tutors, writing consultations, stu-dent disability services, learning styles assessments, advising and developing an academic success plan.

“Take care of yourself and your health,” said Hammett-McGarry. “You do need to sleep and you do need to eat well and have time for social life. It can’t all be about hitting the books all the time because the least effec-tive thing to do is to try to study all the time.”

University officials advise students not to be afraid to ask for help. Being successful in college and in life requires a willingness to learn as well as people to help along the way. As Hammett-Mc-Garry says, “It’s a life-long en-deavor to be successful.”

Students, administrators identify keys to freshman successMeet the Reporter

India Taylor, a junior, is a communications major from Columbia, S.C. She is the president of the Queens Gospel Choir and Project Airwaves. Taylor is also a L.E.A.D. mentor.

Arabesque

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SGA allows students to write legislatureBy A.J. EdgeAdriane.Edge@queens.edu

One of Student Government Association’s missions is to pro-vide an outlet for student involve-ment at Queens. A new policy this year introduces student bills to the legislature. These bills will be drafted by students and acted upon by the full body of the SGA Senate. The idea to imple-ment this new system belonged to current SGA President Joseph Vaughn.

According to Vaughn, the inclusion of this new bill policy will allow students a chance to di-rectly affect policies and changes made at Queens.

The process by which these bills are assessed and voted on is a multi-step process that can take

up to four weeks. First, a bill is drafted by a member of the stu-dent body and then submitted to Caitlin Culp, SGA executive sec-retary. The bill is then reviewed by the SGA Executive Board and placed on a future agenda. If there are already outstanding bills in the Senate, it may take up to three weeks for the bill to be presented. Once the bill is introduced to the Senate, it is reviewed by senators for no less than one week. During the Senate’s next meeting the bill

will be voted on. While this is the standard

procedural method Vaughn stated that “it is the right of each senator to introduce a bill to the Senate without first submitting it to the executive secretary of the SGA. A member of the student body may communicate with his or her senate representative to have the bill presented by that senator on behalf of said student to by-pass submission to the Executive Board.”

Students can submit bills by filling out a template located on SGA’s shared documents on MyQueens. The template is a fill-in-the blank form and consists of three main parts: the preamble, the resolution, and the enact-ment clause. The preamble is an

optional portion of the bill where writers can include any relevant information that is not directly linked to the resolution, which lists what the bill is trying to ac-complish and why. The last por-tion of the bill, the enactment clause, is where the person or group submitting the bill will list who they are, when they are hop-ing to accomplish with the things laid out in the bill and what action they want SGA to take.

Vaughn said that his goal for the new bill process “is to get ideas and recommendations for action coming from the student body and the Senate, as well as to establish structure and consis-tency within Senate proceedings” as well as to encourage students to write bills that will “spur sig-

nificant and appropriate change around our campus.”

Vaughn also wants the new system to help members of the SGA Senate improve their leader-ship skills and better engage with students.

“My hope is that the senators will become experts at drafting bills and may assist the student body in doing so,” he said.

Though still relatively new, students are reacting positively to the measure.

“The new bill system makes the process of changing the cam-pus for the better accessible to students in a way never seen be-fore,” said sophomore Tabi For-rest. “It makes me feel like I can actually accomplish something.”

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MOLDFrom page 1a mild detergent and microfiber cloths. Soft furniture was steam cleaned. Dehumidifiers were set in the lodges to remove moisture from the air. A few ceiling tiles were bagged, discarded, and then replaced,” Sisson added.

The cleanup process did take a few weeks because campus ser-vices were treating other areas on campus, like Barnhardt Resi-dence Hall. Campus services had to equally divide their attention to all affected locations, said Fox.

“Permanent modifications were made to the air conditioning system that produce much drier air to cool the lodges,” said Sis-son.

“I love that we have that space for students to gather and it was important to jump on the situation and make sure that ev-eryone felt safe,” said Fox. She said that when the air quality was re-tested in the lodge, “the air in-side was actually a little cleaner than the air outside.”

As for Herring, she was hap-py with the outcome and that the mold was fixed before the Greek recruitment process began.

SMOKINGFrom page 1new policy will change that at the University.

“This new policy is isolation-ism,” he said. “It’s hardly condu-cive to social bonding.”

O’Neill, Burrow and Mer-chant believe smokers were likely herded to the new locations be-cause they do not “fit the Queens image” after realizing the new smoking stations were out of the way of campus tour routes and common student walkways.

Despite speculation that smokers are being moved for aes-thetic reasons, sophomore Zach Trammel believes that the Uni-versity implemented the policy because it is in the best interests

of the students as a whole. To him, the new policy “reduces the risks for health problems in more sensitive students.”

The smokers, he added, also earned their fate.

“Smokers here tend to be dis-respectful,” said Trammel. “Some even wipe their cigarette butts on the white columns of (Hall Brown Overcash Residence Hall), leav-ing ugly black smudges.”

“While I should not be al-lowed to smoke wherever I want, telling me that I have be relocated because I don’t fit the Queens image is wrong. Smokers exist,” said Burrow. “If anything, the new smoking policy is unfair and counterproductive to equality and diversity here at Queens.”

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Sports8 September 25, 2013

Basketball coach returns after 11 yearsBy Gerard HerronHerronG@queens.edu

New coaching staff are set to make an impact on the men’s basketball team. Bart Lundy has taken on the role of head coach for the team in the season ahead.

Lundy is already familiar with Queens, having coached here previously for five years.

“I was here 11 years ago and loved Queens. My path took me all over the country, through dif-ferent levels. When this job came open and what I had known about the new facility, the direction of the campus and what President Davies has done with the univer-sity since I left, it intrigued me and brought me back.”

Lundy is armed with a wealth of knowledge in the game, coach-ing basketball in several universi-ties around the United States in the past, such as High Point Uni-versity, Marquette University and the University of North Texas.

All coaches have elements of their sport that they emphasize — Lundy makes a point that he

wants his team to get better and better with each day that passes.

“Our philosophy is not what we do, but how we do it, so our biggest emphasis is going to be on being the best we can be ev-ery single day. In fact, we want to be 1 percent better today than we were yesterday,” he said. “We want to live in the moment and we want to be the toughest, best-conditioned team, so it’s always going to be how we do it, not what we do.”

The players at Queens all possess certain qualities that the new coach has picked up on, es-pecially when determining the

squad and the style of play they will implement. When asked about what style he would like to utilize, he joked “the winning style”.

“Our style will fit our person-nel. I think this year we’re going

to be bigger than most teams so our style of play will reflect what our roster strengths are,” Lundy went on to say. “I like to play fast. Before when I was here, we set lots of records for points in a game. I don’t know if we will play that fast or if we have the person-nel to play that fast, but we will play as fast as our roster dictates.”

The new coach touched on some of the players that have al-ready caught his eye in the pre-season and some new players that have been recruited into the Queens fold.

“We’ve got Josh Clyburn who is about 6-foot-8, 240 pounds. He

was a player at Presbyterian Col-lege before and he’s had a good preseason. Our senior, Brent Ev-ans, is a good player. We’ve got a new player we just picked up this very last week before school, his name is NKosi Ali, he’s 7 feet tall and a good player.”

“Everything we do is go-ing to be built on hard work and toughness and that will be how I approach it and how our guys approach it every single day,” Lundy said when asked on how he will approach his newly ap-pointed role.

An exhibition game is set to be played on Nov. 2, with the sea-son starting on Nov. 12.

Lundy

“Everything we do is going to be built on hard work and toughness and that will be how I approach it and how our guys approach it every single day.”

— Bart Lundy, head basketball coach

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By Matt MurschelOrlando Sentinel

The latest conference realign-ment talk begins and apparently ends with the Atlantic Coast Con-ference.

League officials thought they hit a home run with the addition of Notre Dame, which would be bringing all of its sports except football starting in 2014. How-ever, it was the group’s decision to sign a multi-year grant of rights deal which could be the biggest offseason move.

The new agreement virtually guarantees stability in the ACC, which in turn should slow down any further conference move-ment. At least for the foreseeable

future.Here are the latest moves:ACCThe Buzz: Fearing that all

of this conference realignment would soon tear apart its league, ACC officials moved quickly to add Pittsburgh and Syracuse into the conference starting in 2013. The departure of Maryland forced the league to add Louisville as well, but it was the league’s abil-ity to convince Notre Dame to join the ACC in all sports except football that was the biggest off-season move, guaranteeing the conference some stability as well as name recognition.

The AmericanThe Buzz: A very public

and very nasty feud between the football and basketball member schools in the Big East forced a bitter divorce in the offseason. The hoops schools took the Big East brand, forcing the remaining football schools to rebrand them-selves into the American Athletic Conference. The new league add-ed Houston, Memphis, SMU and

UCF for 2013 with Tulane, East Carolina, Tulsa (2014) and Navy (2015) set to join the league in the future, while Louisville and Rut-gers will leave in 2014.

Big TenThe Buzz: The Big Ten has

never been known for making hasty decisions. After adding Penn State in 1990, it took the league another 21 years before deciding to add its 12th member — Nebraska — in 2011. How-ever, conference realignment is not an old man’s game, and the Big Ten couldn’t wait that long in snapping up two new members in Rutgers and Maryland for the 2014 season.

Conference USAThe Buzz: Few conferences

have gone through as drastic of a makeover as Conference USA en-dured this offseason. The league lost members Houston, Memphis, SMU and UCF to the American Athletic Conference, and after a failed attempt at creating an al-liance with the Mountain West, the C-USA reached down into

the ranks of the Sun Belt to lure FAU, FIU and Middle Tennes-see as well as Louisiana Tech and UTSA from the WAC to fill its ranks. Next season, Confer-ence USA will add another Sun Belt team — Western Kentucky — and two former FCS teams in Charlotte and Old Dominion.

IndependentsThe Buzz: Idaho and New

Mexico State joined the ranks of the independent this offseason not so much by choice, but by necessity. The Western Athletic Conference’s decision to fold its football operations forced the two schools to find refuge elsewhere. With no viable taker for 2013, both schools were forced to foot-ball’s version of limbo until both could find suitable homes in the Sun Belt starting in 2014.

Mountain WestThe Buzz: The biggest off-

season move for the Mountain West wasn’t so much an addition, but the ability to talk Boise State and San Diego State into remain-ing with the league rather than de-

parting for the American Athletic Conference. The move provided the league with a little more clout in the conference pecking order and provided some much needed stability to the conference. The MWC did add Utah State and San Jose State from the WAC, which in turn provided the conference with enough members (12) to cre-ate divisions as well as a champi-onship football game.

Sun BeltThe Buzz: Conference ex-

pansion’s domino effect hit the Sun Belt hard forcing the league to retool much of its membership. FAU, FIU and Middle Tennessee all defected to Conference USA as did future member UTSA. In an effort to offset those moves, the Sun Belt added Georgia State, which is making the transition from FCS to FBS this season. The conference also picked up Texas State following its departure from the WAC. Next season, the group will add Idaho and New Mexico State — as well as another FCS power Appalachian State.

Mason Farnan/The Queens ChronicleHead basketball coach Bart Lundy works with Josh Clyburn and NKosi Ali during practice in the Levine Center for Recreation and Wellness.

ACC-Notre Dame agreement is‘biggest offseason move,’ guarantees stability in conference

Conference realignment marks college football landscape