Re-do of Sports Gallery: Stony Brook Ice Hockey vs. Drexel, October 27

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 9:39 am

After a slow start, a strong second period performance saw Stony Brook defeat Drexel 5-2 Saturday night at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

“I think it took us a whole period to wake up,” Garofalo said. “I give them credit, they worked hard, but we should have dominated from the drop of the puck, and we didn’t.”

Freshman defenseman Joe Ditizio got Stony Brook on the board at the 17:41 mark of the second period, taking a pass from sophomore forward Vincent Lopes and beating Drexel goalie Zach Kantner over the glove with a wrist-shot.

At the 14:39 mark, junior defenseman Chris Joseph made it 2-0 while on the powerplay, slamming the puck in from the crease on a rebound after a shot from Lopes.

Senior forward Edwin Montgomery extended the Stony Brook lead to 3-0 at the 12:19 mark, after his shot from the right side snuck past Kantner.

In the third period, Drexel got on the scoreboard after Eric Brawley buried a carom off of the boards past freshman goalie Derek Willms at the 14:58 mark.

At the 11:44 mark, Stony Brook made it 4-1 after freshman defenseman Andrew Balzafiore received a pass in the high slot area from senior forward Sean Collins and wristed a shot into the top right corner of the net.

Drexel’s Nick Lombardi made it 4-2 at the 9:46 mark, burying the puck on a scramble in front of the Stony Brook net.

However, Stony Brook would get a late powerplay goal from sophomore forward Sam Brewster at the 1:44 mark to put the game out of reach for Drexel.

At the 14:49 mark of the third period, Stony Brook’s Lopes received a five-minute major and a game misconduct after a dangerous high-stick on Drexel’s Ross Denczi. He will be suspended for the team’s next game against Liberty next weekend.

“That was a selfish move, at the end of the day, you have to control yourself,” Garofalo said of Lopes’ game misconduct. “He’s a good hockey player and he usually doesn’t do these types of things, he put himself above the team today, and that boils my blood.”

In addition to being without Lopes for the first game of the two game series, Stony Brook will also be without senior forward and captain Mike Cacciotti and sophomore forward Nick Barbera, the team’s leading scorer. Both will be attending weddings.

“It’s going to be a really tough game Friday, we’re playing a top ten team in the country,” Garofalo said. “We’ll be down an entire top line.”

Garofalo said that he wouldn’t make any decisions on any line-up changes until practices later in the week, but mentioned freshman forward Giovanni LaManna and sophomore forward Mike Amodeo as candidates to get into the line-up.

“It’s going to be an opportunity for other guys who don’t play to step up,” Garofalo said.

: Stony Brook’s starting line-up stands on the blueline before the playing of the national anthem at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The players, from left to right, are freshman forward Matthew Gervasi, junior forward Josh Brooks, senior forward Edwin Montgomery, junior defenseman Pat Foster, sophomore defenseman Kevin Barry, and freshman goaltender Derek Willms. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook junior defenseman Chris Joseph, right, and Drexel senior forward Scott Wallace, left, chase after the puck at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the first period. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel freshman goalie Zach Kantner makes a spectacular glove save to keep the score tied at zero at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the first period. Stony Brook, however, would go on to win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel senior defenseman Mike Antoni checks Stony Brook sophomore forward Vincent Lopes to the ice as he goes after the puck at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the second period. The player to the left of Lopes is Drexel junior forward Justin Canney. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook junior defenseman Chris Joseph celebrates after scoring a powerplay goal to put his team up 2-0 at the 14:39 mark of the second period at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. His teammate to the left, junior defenseman Pat Foster, skates over to congradulate Joseph. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel freshman forward Matt Williams attempts a sweeping shot past Stony Brook freshman goaltender Derek Willms, with Stony Brook freshman defenseman Andrew Balzafiore defending at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the second period. Williams’ shot attempt missed the net, and Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook senior forward Daniel Cassano celebrates after sophomore forward Sam Brewster scores at the 1:44 mark of the third period at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The goal would cap Stony Brook’s scoring total for the night, capping a 5-2. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Players shake hands after Stony Brook defeated Drexel 5-2 at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The Stony Brook players, from left to right, are junior forward Wesley Hawkins and senior forward Mike Cacciotti, and the Drexel players, from left to right, are senior forward Dylan Dignan and senior forward Scott Wallace. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

Weather: Rockaway devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 10:11 am

: A home in Rockaway; N.Y. is barely standing on Sunday; Nov. 25; 2012 almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area on Monday; Oct. 29; 2012. Many homes in the area were destroyed by the storm and many more will have to be torn down. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: ames, 75, a resident of Breezy Point, N.Y. sweeps the sand away from his daughters home in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area on Monday, Oct. 29, coated the entire Rockaway Peninsula with sand after the flooding receded. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Homeowners and volunteers sift through debris iof the wrecked boardwalk n Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 trying to salvage anything not completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, which swept through the area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Rockaway Beach Boardwalk has been almost completely washed away by the storm in some sections and residents are looking forward to the rebuilding process to begin. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: and, water and debris still fill the streets in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Sand coats almost the entire peninsula and is still piled high in some areas, such as Beach 123 Street near what was once the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A front end loader clears debris away from a home in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the arera on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 clean up crews are still all throughout the area working to help residents get back into their homes. Photo by Jodie Mann.

Hurricane Sandy swept through the Rockaway Peninsula on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 causing massive destruction and devastation to the area. Many homes along the beach are missing walls and roofs and will have to be completely rebuilt. Sand coats the entire area and many cars are filled with sand and seaweed from the storm.

“It’s a long journey, but we’re the lucky ones,” said Jack Meade a Rockaway resident who returned to his home a week after the storm to find it still standing. “We have each other to come back to.”

Meade’s house, only one home away from the beach was relatively undamaged compared to many of his neighbors. Though his basement flooded, the house was not damaged beyond repair and Meade and his family can move back in once the nearby homes that have been condemned are removed.

“We’re looking for an apartment, but after what happened in Breezy [point] it’s hard,” Meade said.

Isabel, a resident of Beach 123 street in Rockaway, watched the storm from inside her home, less than a block away from the beach. She remembers watching the water rise up her front steps and fearing for her home.

“I was counting, two more steps, one more step as the water rose,” she said of her experience.

The relief effort in the Rockaways is still underway and volunteer groups such as Team Rubicon, are out in the community helping residents like Isabel clear out their homes.

Student-Run Organizations Host a Variety Show for Cancer Kids

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Brian Stallard at 8:43 am

: Co-host Ramon Reinoso, Junior, introduces the acts during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

: Kirti Parmar, sophomore, and Arani Nandakumar, sophomore, dance an Indian Classical Fusion during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. The duo won second prize at the event for their performance. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

: Comedians Guild member Ryan Reynolds tells the audience about how his grandmother and his drug dealer are now “really good friends” during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

: Children, parents, and volunteers from the Sunrise Fund laugh at a comedic performance during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

: Ulga Glazman of the Circus Club juggles as she rides a unicycle around the stage during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. According to her fellow club members, Ulga’s performance won the third place prize for them, with displays of juggling, unicycling, and hula-hoop dancing. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

: Professor Thomas Hemmick, Ph.D. plays a whimsical tune on his saxophone, accompanying a slideshow describing the N.F.L. game between the Jets and the patriots last Thanksgiving Night that proved an embarrassment to Jets fans, with a final score of 49 (N.E.) to 19 (N.Y.) and at one point three touchdowns in 53 seconds. His comical performance was given a brief standing ovation, likely by past students, during the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show hosted in Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012. The variety show was made possible through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon. Students were charged $5 for admission, and all proceeds from the event went directly to the Stony Brook University Medical Center Sunrise Fund for children with cancer.

“All-right thats it for pictures. Thanks for coming out guys, but the kids need sleep. Lets all go home.”

After the last few shutters snap and flashes bounce off smiling faces and sparkling trophies, the remaining performers and volunteers of the “All the World’s a Stage” variety show disentangle arms and head away from the stage of Ballroom-A in the Student Activity Center of Stony Brook University, on Monday night, Dec. 3, 2012.

After dismissing everyone, Ramon Reinoso, junior and co-host of the event, stoops down low to say goodbye to a handful of tiny children who are now leaving the room with their parents. They are still smiling, but you can tell it is long-past their bed time. The children, cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their siblings wave their last goodbye to Ramon and the rest of the volunteers and leave the ballroom with their parents. The variety show produced through the joined efforts of Alpha Epsilon Delta, S.B. SHINE, the Comedian’s Guild, the Hindu Students Council, Phi Chi Epsilon, the Pre-Med Society, and Phi Delta Epsilon, was held for them, and children like them who are being supported by the Stony Brook University medical Center’s Sunrise Fund. Continue reading →

17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Alexa Gorman at 8:06 pm

Trolley rides and horse-drawn buggy rides stopped traffic on Main Street in Port Jefferson last weekend for the 17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival.

The town turns back time for three days and brings visitors back to the Dickens age–complete with a town crier who visits restaurants to tell stories about King Henry VIII and his many headless wives. Children’s choirs from Port Jefferson Middle School carol through the village, entertaining passers-by in costumes from “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ most famous work.

The 19th century-style festival also has readings, performances of A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker, broom-making exhibits, marshmallow roasting and story telling from Scrooge’s maid.

Restaurants throughout the village get involved in the clam chowder contest and the Masonic Lodge hosts a gingerbread house contest each year.

The festival brings in hundreds each year, spreading the holiday spirit and kicking off the Christmas season.

: Horse and buggy rides were available to patrons of the 17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival last weekend. Children, adults and families were carted around the village–seeing carolers, Scrooges and folks dressed in 19th century-style garb.

: Gingerbread houses entered in the Masonic Lodge’s contest were judged by a group from the lodge and visitors throughout the weekend at the Charles Dickens Festival. Winners were announced on the final day, Sunday Dec. 2.

: Students from Port Jefferson Middle School’s Drama Club caroled through Port Jefferson for the 17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival. All were dressed in 19th century garb, based on costumes worn in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

: The trolley through Port Jefferson blocked traffic this past weekend, causing frustration for drivers and joy for passengers. The trolley was brought in as part of the Charles Dickens Festival, an annual holiday celebration put on by the town.

: Children wrote letters to Santa during the 17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson. From Nov. 30-Dec. 2, families visited the table to write their letters to Santa Claus.

: At the Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson, the holiday spirit spreads quickly. Marshmallows are roasted on the corner of Main Street and visitors can walk up Dickens Alley to choir performances, Dickens readings and many walking around in 19th century-style costumes.

: Visitors of the Masonic Lodge judged the gingerbread house contest during the 17th Annual Charles Dickens Festival on Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Contest winners were announced from two groups–the popular vote determined by visitors and by the judges from the lodge.

Santa Visits the Stony Brook Sports Complex

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Philly Bubaris at 7:46 pm

Dressed in red, patting his pillow stuffed belly and shouting, “Ho, Ho, Ho!” Santa arrived to the Stony Brook University Sports Complex on Saturday, Dec. 1, bringing holiday cheer to all arriving to the men’s basketball game.

Santa Day is an event sponsored by Stony Brook Athletics to get visitors to Pritchard Gym into the holiday spirit. For $ 2, visitors could take their picture with Santa Claus and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate before the start of the basketball game.

“But Santa… I forgot to tell you — I’ve been a good boy!” shouted Peter Baran, 6, as he walked away from Santa, letting another child sit on Santa’s lap. Continue reading →

Stony Brook Seawolves Trounce Providence Friars in Women’s Volleyball

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Michael Cusanelli at 1:37 pm

The Stony Brook Seawolves’ Women’s Volleyball team defeated the Providence College Friars in a brisk match on Friday, Nov. 2nd at Stony Brook University, with a final score of 25-15 Seawolves. The Friday evening game brought the Seawolves’ season wins to 10-12.

In one of their last games of the season, the Seawolves pulled an early lead against the Friars, as freshman Melissa Rigo and junior Evann Slaughter dominated the match with 17 and 12 kills each, respectively. Freshman Nicole Vogel also helped the Seawolves to victory with 39 assists and four blocks.

With Stony Brook fans stomping and cheering from the stands and loud chants of “Rigo, Rigo, Rigo”, the Seawolves defeated the Friars easily, holding the lead for a majority of the three sets. Friday’s victory has set a position in the American East Championships clearly in Seawolves’ sights.

Freshman Shelby Tietjen lines up at the net during a Nov. 2nd, 2012 women’s volleyball game against the Providence Friars at Stony Brook University. The Seawolves went on to win the game with a score of 25-15. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

Junior Evann Slaughter leapt into the air to return a volley from the Providence Friars during a Nov. 2nd, 2012 women’s volleyball match at Stony Brook University. The Seawolves went on to beat the Friars with a score of 25-15. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

Freshman Nicole Vogel serves the ball during the first quarter of a women’s volleyball match against the Providence Friars on Friday, Nov 2, 2012. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

Sophomore Nicole Parkas dives to return a serve during a Nov. 2nd, 2012 women’s volleyball match against the Providence Friars. The Seawolves went on to beat the Friars 25-15. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

Freshman Melissa Rigo prepares to spike the ball over the net during the Seawolves’ match against the Providence Friars on Nov 2, 2012. Rigo went on to score a total of 17 kills and 11 digs during the match, helping to lead the Seawolves to victory. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

Junior Evann Slaughter prepares to spike the ball during a Nov. 2nd, 2012 women’s volleyball match against the Providence Friars. The Seawolves went on to win the match with a score of 25-15. Photo by Michael Cusanelli

The Seawolves celebrare their victory over the Providence Friars, winning 25-15 during their game on Friday, Nov 2, 2012. The Seawolves’ latest win brings their season record to 10-12 . Photo credit: Michael Cusanelli

Stony Brook falls to Rider

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Alexa Gorman at 9:55 am

The Stony Brook Women’s Basketball team lost to Rider University 62-50 on Friday, Nov. 9. Rider took the lead in the first half 27-23, and the Seawolves could not make a comeback despite effort from team’s leaders.

Sabre Proctor and Kim Hanlon led the Seawolves with 11 points each. However, the girls could not keep up with Rider’s MyNeshia McKenzie who scored 16 points against the Seawolves and Sironda Chambers who ended the night with 18.

Dani Klupenger had four rebounds and one assist during the game, but could not seem to find her mark from the three-point range. She went 1-7 in the game with only two points added for the Seawolves.

Rider’s defense carried throughout both halves. The team found their niche under the Seawolves’ basket–rebounding most of Stony Brook’s mistakes.

The Seawolves play at home for their next game Sunday before traveling for the remainder of November.

: Stony Brook’s Taylor Burner is blocked by Rider’s Caitlin Bopp. Burner scored nine points for the Seawolves, despite their loss.

: Caitlin Bopp, center, snags a rebound from Stony Brook during the first half of the game. The Seawolves were overpowered by Rider’s defense on Friday, losing 60-52.

: Stony Brook’s Sabre Proctor hits a jump shot over Rider’s Carleigh Brown. Despite Proctor’s 11 points for the Seawolves, Rider’s defense did not allow Stony Brook to come within 10 points within the final 10 minutes of the game.

: Sabre Proctor and the Seawolves were outplayed by Rider University on Friday. Proctor was able to battle the defenders and score 11 points for Stony Brook.

: Defenders MyNeshia McKenzie, left and Caitlin Bopp, right, held Sabre Proctor to 11 points during the game Friday. The Seawolves lost 60-52 against Rider University.

: Carleigh Brown of Rider blocks an attempt by Stony Brook’s Brittany Snow. Brown and the rest of the Rider defenders kept the Seawolves quiet during the first half of the game, only allowing 23 points.

I wish I came across “Lens” of The New York Times before I spent a month in China

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Briana Neuberger at 11:32 pm

This blog is absolutely stunning. I am in complete awe of the pictures that they featured right when I clicked the link to open the page.

At first, I didn’t even know what this was a picture of, but it speaks more than a thousand words. As I clicked through this gallery I came across pictures of the disaster in Syria, and it absolutely breaks my heart Continue reading →

It’s a blog eat blog world

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Sara Sonnack at 5:47 pm

Political Punch is a blog that has political coverage by the White House team for ABC News. The strength of this blog is the content of its coverage. All of the posts are relevant to the current race for the White House. It ranges from coverage of the Republican National Convention to looking ahead to the Democratic National Convention. There is also a post on issues that are effecting the current White House, such as the economy.

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