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The Catalyst
DYC’s SEXIEST
MAN & WOMAN
ALIVE!!!
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FEBRUARY 2015 | ISSUE V1
DYC’s SEXIEST MAN & WOMAN ALIVE!!!
Winner for Sexiest Woman
Gabriella Rizzo
Winner for Sexiest man
Evan Kaminski
even the didgeridoo! Evan is also an
amateur film producer and often helps
his friend who is an independent movie
director in Canada produce indie films.
Evan sounds like quite the magical guy
which is only fitting since he can also
wow with his impressive card tricks.
Evan is clearly an amazing individual
which is why it is no wonder that he
recently received the 2015 Who’s Who
Among Students in American Colleges
and Universities award. Ladies DYC’s
Sexiest Man Alive is Single? ;)
Come see Evan’s band play on March
14 at 292 College St., Toronto, ON
M5T 1R9, Canada.
Gabby is a gorgeous girl with a
contagious smile and breath-taking
confidence! She is known for her ever
positive spirit and uncanny ability
to bring joy to all those around her.
Many describe her as selfless which is
reflected in her commitment to service.
Gabby volunteers at Friends of the
Night People, Habitat for Humanity in
Buffalo, and even went to New Orleans
for a service trip. Gabby is an active
member of both D’Youville’s Student
Occupational Therapy Association
club (SOTA) and Lambda Sigma
Honor Society. Her amazing outgoing
personality helped land her the job
as a D’Youville Student Ambassador.
She was one of the six chosen out of
17 applicants to get the job. In her free
time, when she’s not volunteering,
Gabby enjoys hanging out with friends,
going to the gym, and napping. For,
a sophomore Gabby has a pretty
impressive record which will only grow
more remarkable as time goes on. This
girl is going places and it’s no wonder
that she’s DYC’s Sexiest Woman Alive!
And boys... This lovely lady is single! ;)
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Evan is a handsome, smart (4.0
BABY!!!!!), funny, and kind man with
an adorkable smile who wears many
hats. He is the vice president of the
DYC Enactus club. His role in Enactus
is to direct the national division of the
Students for the Advancement of Global
Entrepreneurship (SAGE) program.
The mission of SAGE is to help create
the next generation of entrepreneurial
leaders whose innovations and social
enterprises address the major unmet
needs of the global community. Evan
mentors a SAGE team from Oracle
Charter High School. In addition to his
commitments to Enactus and SAGE,
Evan is a graduate member of Student
Association. Evan is also very involved
with Campus Ministry. After going to
New Orleans for the Lending-A-Hand
service trip Evan was nominated as a
student leader for the Rockaway Project
service trip in Jamaica New York. Evan
is also a huge help to the International
Students Office because he often
volunteers to pick up international
students from the airport. In his spare
time Evan loves to play the baritone
saxophone in his SKA band, the B-Side
Basterds. His talent is not only limited
to the baritone saxophone as he also
plays the guitar, bass, drums, keys and
DYC’S Sexiest Professor
Dr. Marion Olivieri
Dr. Olivieri is known for her unique
style, intelligence, humor, and most
of all her SHOW-STOPPING HAIR!
She’s admired for her ability to relate
science to everyday life and for her
commitment to the students. As a
D’Youville Alumni and mother, she
can easily relate to students and help
them through their struggles. She finds
advising students regarding classes,
majors, and career plans extremely
rewarding. In her free time Dr. Olivieri
enjoys listening to music, dancing,
spending time with her children,
and writing a novel celebrating the
DYC’s SEXIEST MAN & WOMAN ALIVE!!!
romantic yet often outrageous tales
of her extraordinary parents. She
has been married for nearly 27 years
with three children. Dr. Olivieri is
proud to have helped create a work
environment that is a family filled
with brilliance, love and respect where
through hard work each day is spent
achieving success through teaching,
learning and service to students.
She obtained a National Science
Foundation CAREER award which
allows her to explore her scientific
curiosities with students and present
those findings all over the world. Many
know her for her hard work with Dr.
Hurley to create the Mazzotti Anatomy
Conference. This year will mark the
sixth year of the program. 100’s of
Italian medical students have been
brought to D’Youville, and over 30
D’Youville students have made the trip
to Florence, Italy to study the history
of art and anatomy. Did we really need
to explain why Dr. Olivieri and her
amazing hair makes her DYC’s Sexiest
Professor Alive?
DYC’S Sexiest Professor
Mr. Jason Den Haese
Mr. Den Haese is an extremely wellliked professor among students. His
commitment to his students is above
and beyond any normal expectations.
He frequently takes time out of his own
day to hold extra review sessions before
big tests to help students succeed. It
is unbelievable how he has time to do
extra review sessions considering that
he also works full-time at Roswell Park
Cancer Institute. In addition Mr. Den
Haese is extremely compassionate and
understanding. He has a terrific sense
of humor, a wonderful personality,
and his hair is the bomb-diggity!
Many feel that he is the most selfless
person they know. He volunteers at
the Open Houses held each semester
at D’Youville with other MNS faculty
to conduct science demonstrations to
prospective students and their parents.
During Lent he volunteers across the
street at Holy Angels Church for their
fish fries. Mr. Den Haese also serves as
a Co-Advisor to the Math and Natural
Sciences Club. Because he loves science
and research, Mr. Den Haese volunteers
for two local science fairs- the BASCS
Annual Science Fair held at the Buffalo
Academy of Science Charter School
and the Western New York Regional
Science and Engineering Fair held
at Buffalo State College. He also is
an active participant in the annual
Gelatin splash, a fundraising event
for leukemia research sponsored by
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
When he’s not busy working his two
full-time jobs or volunteering he enjoys
fishing, gardening, watching movies,
and spending time with his family.
Mr. Den Haese has been married for
20 years and has seven children. His
son JP attends D’Youville. JP if you are
anything like your father watch out
because the girls will be all over you
in no time! You are the son of DYC’s
Sexiest Professor Alive!
Sexiest
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The Sexiest Contest
Controversy at
D’Youville College
BY: CANDICE PRICE, CO-EDITOR
Recently the D’Youville community
has been promoting the NO MORE
campaign. The NO MORE campaign’s
mission is to raise awareness and
involve students in ending sexual
assault and domestic violence.
Student Association (SA) has been
a major player in promoting the
NO MORE campaign and has been
utilizing all resources possible to
do so. As a part of SA, one of the
Catalyst’s goals is to promote a
positive image of sexuality and call
for action among students to end
sexual assault and domestic violence
in a unique and captivating manner.
Sexual assault and domestic violence
are difficult topics to discuss and
call attention to. Other than SA
and some of the sports teams, not
many students know what the NO
MORE campaign is all about despite
the numerous posters and images
around campus. Catching the
attention of busy college students is
challenging. English teachers often
teach students to begin papers with
an attention-getting-device in order
to interest the reader and spark
their curiosity so that they continue
reading. Essentially, the attentiongetting-device tricks the reader into
reading the paper. Based on the posts
that are often shared on Facebook,
college students tend to respond to
pop-culture references and anything
that involves alcohol, relationships,
and sexuality. Only occasionally
do college students post about or
discuss the dark side of sexuality or
relationships such as sexual assault,
domestic violence, and rape.
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My name is Joseph Colasuonno
and as a student here at
D’Youville College I would love
for you to join me as I work
to put an end to Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault.
I will be presenting information
about the “No More" Campaign,
look for the flyers this month
with my picture on it to find
out how you can participate!!!!!
Thank you so
much for your interest.
Together we can
end domestic violence
and sexual assault."
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What is NO MORE?
NO MORE is a public awareness
and engagement campaign focused
on ending domestic violence and
sexual assault. Using its signature
blue symbol to increase visibility and
foster greater dialogue, NO MORE
seeks to break social stigma, normalize
the conversation around domestic
violence and sexual assault, and increase
resources to address these urgent
issues. NO MORE is aligned with
hundreds of organizations working at
the local, state and national levels on
prevention, advocacy, and services for
survivors.
Why Should I care?
The next time you’re in a room with 6
people or discussing important issues
with your family, think about this:
• 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men
experience violence from their
partners in their lifetimes.
• 1 in 3 teens experience sexual or
physical abuse or threats from a
boyfriend or girlfriend in one year.
• 1 in 5 women are survivors of rape.
• 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men have
experienced some form of sexual
victimization in their lives.
• 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were
sexually abused before the age of
18.*
These are not numbers. They’re our
mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters,
children, co-workers, neighbors and
friends. They’re the person you confide
in most at work, the guy you play
basketball with, the people in your book
club, your poker buddy, your teenager’s
best friend – or your own teen. If we
talk about these issues the silence and
shame can end for good.
How Can I Help?
There are endless ways you can help
spread the word about NO MORE.
Say it: Learn about these issues and
talk openly about them. Break the
silence. Speak out. Seek help when you
see this problem or harassment of any
kind in your family, your community,
your workplace or school. Upload your
photo to the NO MORE gallery and tell
us why you say NO MORE.
Share it: Help raise awareness about
domestic violence and sexual assault
by sharing the NO MORE symbol and
message. Share the PSAs. Download
the Tools to Say NO MORE and share
NO MORE with everyone you know.
Facebook it. Tweet it. Instagram it. Pin it.
Talk about it with those in your life.
Show it: Show NO MORE by
wearing your NO MORE gear everyday,
supporting partner groups working
to end domestic violence and sexual
assault and volunteering in your
community.
up and say NO MORE to violence and
abuse in our world?
NO MORE at DYC
D’Youville has joined in NO
MORE’s mission to end sexual
assault and domestic violence.
Posters can be seen all throughout
campus. In addition, many of the
athletic teams have been actively
promoting the NO MORE
campaign. Be sure to check out the
Men’s Basketball Team’s NO MORE
video on YouTube.
http://youtu.be/wg7SK7HEni0
watch?v=wg7SK7HEni0&feature
=share
SCAN HERE:
NO MORE calls on all of us together
to end the silence and speak out against
the violence experienced by people of
all genders, races and ethnicities, and age
groups. Will you join us? Will you stand
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What to do in the 716…Valentine’s Day Edition!
By Kristen Petrushesky
We all know being a college student
puts you on a tight budget. New
Semester, plus Textbooks, plus Tuition
minus Part Time Job still tends to
equal a number relatively close to
zero. However, that doesn’t mean that
you can’t have a bit of fun with your
significant other this February 14th.
Here are some of my suggestions to
have an awesome Valentine’s Day on a
tighter budget.
1) Canalside
Lately, the buzz in Buffalo has been
this word. Last fall, I don’t think there
was one day that ‘Canalside’ wasn’t
mentioned in the newspaper. Well, it’s
finally here! The ice rink and the Winter
Market is beautifully located in the
heart of downtown Buffalo, right across
from Harbor Center, and very close to
our Naval Park. General admission for
skating is $5.00, and if you need skates
it’s an extra three. My suggestion is to
go during the week, as the rink isn’t
nearly as busy as on the weekends.
You can always go to http://www.
canalsidebuffalo.com/ for the full list of
fun events, as well as the schedule.
2) Spot Coffee
Most of you residents probably know
this place, or, I hope you do. This
bohemian-style coffee house occupies
a large building on one of the corners
of Elmwood Avenue. It is relatively
close to school, so if you are feeling
daring, you can walk! If not….there
is a parking lot across the street. Spot
is a great place to relax and talk with
one of their specialty drinks (If I may
recommend the Cocomoco….). Their
House Blend of Coffee is excellent too.
They also offer a wide variety of cakes,
and cookies. Grab a coffee to go and
stroll down the street in one of Buffalo’s
best neighborhoods!
3) North Park Theatre
If you’re looking for a great place to
see a movie, the North Park Theatre is
an excellent choice. Located on Hertel
Avenue, it is a theatre right out of 1920s
America. There is only one screen in
the building, so only one movie plays at
a time, usually for a week or so. When
the building was originally built, it was
owned and operated by the same man
that owned Shea’s Theatre downtown.
Remarkable similarities in the interior
of the buildings can be seen, and for a
movie theatre, this place looks like an
opera house! The seating is spaced such
so everyone gets a great view, and the
restored sound system is fantastic. The
concessions offered are in the typical
movie fashion…..but in the style of
several years ago. Glass bottled soda,
boxed candy, and an old style popcorn
machine are present at that counter!
Please visit www.northparktheatre.org
for more information.
4) (716) Restaurant
If you’re looking for some more casual
fun, (716) is the place to be! Located
right next to Canalside, this sportslovers dream boasts two floors, and
a giant projector screen. The food
is fantastic, the prices are fair, and
everyone in there loves sports. If you
are planning to go on the night of a
local sports game, I would suggest
making reservations several days in
advance…..it’s the new hotspot!
5) Parkside Candies
This one is a confectioner’s shop
from 1927. The downtown Main
Street location of Parkside is closer to
University at Buffalo’s South Campus.
If you’re looking for homemade ice
cream, candy, and really great sundaes,
this is the place to go. The building’s
interior has been miraculously kept up,
and still has the same tables and booths
as when it first opened. There is ample
room for privacy here…some of the
booths are actually in the walls! This is
a very relaxed place, perfect to sit and
relax over a nice bowl of ice cream,
or over a box of candy. For hours and
other info, visit: www.parksidecandy.
com.
The History of Valentine’s Day
The day we celebrate every February
with flowers and candy was not
originally a day of love and devotion,
but a day of death and martyrdom.
Valentinius, also known to us as Saint
Valentine, was a third century Roman
saint, known for marrying Christian
couples in secret and preaching his
faith. After serving as a Bishop in
several towns in central Italy, he was
detained and placed under house arrest.
The judge who watched over him,
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Asterius, decided to put St. Valentine
though a test. If Valentinius succeeded
in restoring his blind daughter’s sight,
the judge would do whatever he asked.
Valentinius laid his hands on the girl,
and her sight was instantly restored. The
judge and his family were baptized and
converted to Christianity, per the request
of Saint Valentine. Valentinius was later
arrested for continuing to preach his
faith and taken before Emperor Claudius
of Rome. After trying unsuccessfully
to covert Claudius to Christianity,
Valentine was ordered to renounce his
faith or he would be beaten with clubs
and beheaded. Valentine refused, and
he was executed outside the Flaminian
Gate in Rome on February 14th, 269
A.D. Before his execution, Valentinius
is believed to have left a note which he
signed “Your Valentine.” He remains a
saint to the Catholic Church and other
Christian churches through present day.
But why February?
Although this can also be disputed, most
people believe that Valentine’s Day is in
Surprises with Sweet Sentiments.
Four thoughtful ways to show you care. By Amy Leong
1. Bake it: I am a personal advocate
for all things yummy. When I
have a spare moment or two, I
bake from scratch. But if not,
grab a pan and a store-bought
cake mix. From cake pops
to macarons to beignets (in
ascending level of difficulty),
choose your bakerist expert level
and bake it away (ha-ha, get it…
take it away…bake it away).
3. Fake it: be a professional masseuse
for an evening. Between straining
necks to read textbooks and
slouching over computer chairs,
I’ve built quite a few kinks in my
body- as I’m sure every other
D’Youville student can attest to.
I’m sure your date will love nothing
more than a soothing neck/back/
full body rub. Don’t forget the baby
oil!
2. Make it: have you ever noticed
Edible Arrangements? If
you haven’t, it is a new and
blooming business that creates
unconventional gift ideas (edible
fruit arrangements made to
mimic the look of flowers) fitting
for any occasion: be it mother’s
day, birthdays, and many more.
I personally love the novel idea
because they wrap strawberries
and pineapples into chocolate,
shape the fruits into stars, hearts
and all that fun stuff. Keep in
mind, however, that they can run
up to be very pricy.
Want another easy DIY idea? Look
for Valentines Printables. These
are free DIY graphics that bloggers
or businesses have previously
created for public use. Check out
my personal favourites, including
William-Sonoma printables, the
Dating Diva’s clever candy sayings
and the Crafty Cupboard’s fun
foodie printables.
I’m personally hoping to do this
myself for friends and family
this Valentine’s day. Grab a few
wooden sticks, dip a few fruits in
chocolate and voila. I’m set!
4. Shake it…up: This tip is going to be
a little more applicable for couples.
Do you find that your dates have
become predictable and thus, stale?
I’m not mocking your habits by any
means but sometimes it is exciting
to try something new for a change.
Cook for him/her if you’ve never
shared a home cooked meal
together. Alter the location of your
study dates from the library
to the local coffee shop for a
change of scenery. Turn off
NetFlix and go see that new
movie together. I dragged
my boyfriend to watch Into
the Woods with me- he wasn’t
too thrilled about it…. but at
least we were able to spend
time together and laugh it off
later. Different experiences
make for fun and exciting new
adventures together!
Whatever you do decide on
this Valentine’s, make sure
that it has a scent of your
sincerity. Even if that flower
in the bouquet isn’t exactly
her favourite, she is going to
appreciate the effort. It’s the
thought, not the price tag, that
matters at the end of the day
By Joseph Brown and Kristen petrushesky
the middle of February to coincide with
a Pagan fertility festival, Lupercalia.
This festival was dedicated to the
Roman god of agriculture, as well as
Rome’s founders, Romulus and Remus.
According to legend, at the end of the
festival, all the available women in the
city would put their names into a large
urn, and all the bachelors would pick
a name from the urn. Whoever’s name
they chose would be their match for a
year, and these matches often ended in
marriage.
Another theory about why Valentine’s
Day is in the middle of February is
that during the Middle Ages, it was
commonly thought that February
14th was the beginning of the mating
season for birds, further adding to the
romance of the day.
Today…
Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated
in the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK,
France, and Australia. The first written
valentines can be traced back to about
1400, and the tradition continues on in
2015.
Esther A. Howland began to produce
large quantities of cards in the 1840s,
and this is when the holiday began to
pick up speed in America.
It is estimated that over 1 billion
Valentine’s Day cards are sent each
year…making it second to Christmas
for the competition of the biggest card
holiday in the US.
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Cosmic Love by Georgia Fischer
When one considers Valentine’s
Day it would be fairly safe to say
that quantum physics would not
follow naturally in the same thought
progression. However while reading
Brian Greene’s 2004 novel ‘The Fabric
of the Cosmos’ it became apparent
to this writer that a few of the the
scientific mechanics of our world
have an uncannily easy application
to the chaos that is love and human
emotion, a chaos that we celebrate
each Valentine’s Day.
Traditionally, ‘reality’ has been
defined as a concrete, a given rather
than a variable. In other words,
as humans we tend to believe our
eyes. If I see that tree, that tree is
actually there, which explains why
Greene argues: "We are unused to
a reality that remains ambiguous
until perceived". However, what we
perceive as ‘real’ is truly demarcated
by what we encounter using the senses
at our disposal, those of touch, sight,
smell and taste. The catch is that our
senses are as human as we are, and
the wool is often drawn over our eyes
(and nose, ears, tongue and fingers
if we are going to do this properly).
What one person experiences in a
situation can be totally different to
another standing right next to them.
Considering this, we can start to
see how we can never truly know
the exact nature of our experience,
because it is totally relative to how
we perceive it as individuals. This
idea applied nicely to the confusion
that is love. We experience it, and
define it as real, but we can never
truly know another individuals
interpretation. We can never truly
know the strength, the motivations or
the length of their feelings. However
emotion is a reality for us, and since
reality is entirely dependent on our
perceptions, our emotions are also.
Using this framework, love is simply
an alteration and subsequent fusion of
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two people’s realities, an alignment of
their experience and perceptions.
Letting that idea go now for a bit,
let’s quantum shift. Numerous
individuals will have heard of
quantum mechanics, and have a vague
idea of what it is all about, but the
finer points of the theory have long
been the almost sole domain of the
scientifically trained. i.e. to you and
me, these ideas are for the Sheldon
Coopers of the world. However
reading Greene’s work makes it clear
that this shouldn’t be the case.
“Long range quantum connections
can bypass spatial separation. Two
objects can be far apart in space,
but as far as quantum mechanics is
concerned, it is as if they are a single
entity"
Sounds fancy, but basically scientists
have found that two objects (atoms
in this case) are able to be separated
by kilometres of distance, and still
behave in identical ways no matter
what. This has been traditionally
applied to the inanimate objects of
the world, but in this writers opinion
it also inadvertently describes the
creation of human connection, and
most notably of love (cue sappy
awwww).
The mechanics behind this process
are beyond my untrained mind’s
capacity to comprehend, but I’ve
used my memories of high school
science class and a fair amount of
time between the hours of two and
three a.m. to come up with a theory.
We were all born of the same dust
in space. Our atoms are the result
of millennia of change and at some
point, the molecules within us
must have been part of the same
whole, whether a star, a cloud of
gas or something as unromantic
as a space rock. We are then in this
abstract sense, all connected at a
basic level. When we spend time
with each other, sharing experience,
memory and thought we surely play
on this connection. The molecules
of our mind are reminded of their
past relationship, and we are linked
once more. It is this process which
I believe explains the uncanny way
that you can know what your best
friend is thinking before they open
their mouth. Those weird moments
when you find out you mimicked
your sibling on a day in which you
didn’t see them. How you can feel
like you are right next to your lover
even though there are miles between
you.
If everyone is still with this and
hasn’t dismissed this article as
total whimsical crap, it is possible
to bring these two ideas together.
It is our thoughts and awareness
of the world that shape our basic
experience, and the people we share
them with that tie us to each other
even when spatially, we are separate.
And Valentine’s Day, if we strip back
the commercial crap, is truly about
connection. So to all you science
lovers out there, I hope that on
February 14th you can make some
connections a little bigger than those
of the quantum variety.
Sexiest (Continued from page 3)
Funny Quotes from the Nominations
Most Common Words Used
for Nominations
“He is 5 feet 10 inches of hard steel and sex appeal.”
“He can cook minute rice in 52 seconds.”
“Being Puerto Rican”
“That booty though!”
“I admire his drive, determined attitude, and tight
ass.”
“He smells good all the time.”
“His confidence and sexual prowess”
“He’s got all the right junk in all the right places”
“Physically, I think his red hair sets him apart from
others. He also has blue eyes, which I’ve heard is rare
for a red haired person.”
“His eyelashes and his personal drive for physical
and educational success.”
“Brains, butt, and brawn”
“Gym ready body, personal drive, that face...”
“His abs are as hard as steel folded over 1000 times.”
“His eyelashes are like something out of a Maybelline
advertisement.”
“Because look at him?”
“Honestly, just look at him.”
“His loyalty to anti aging cream”
“Everyday he breaks his own record for most
consecutive days lived without dying.”
“He gives me free Reese’s”
“The booty, duh. And she happens to be a nice
person as well.”
“MUSCLES”
“Have you seen that receding hairline, mmmmm. It’s
not only receding it’s thinning! It is like Germany at
the end of world war 2. If that doesn’t get you going
you have to admire his perfectly sculpted ‘Bry’ceps.
He is jacked! He is day in and day out maximizing
his sexy factor in the D’Youville gym, where a galley
of gawking girls gather to gravel as he works his way
through his eliptical routine. For the love of god he
drives a B, M, W, panties simpley fly off as he drives
on by, designer scarves blowing in the wind, begging
to be tugged and pulled into bed.”
“ ‘Bry’ceps”
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Personality (32%)
Hair (31%)
Smile (26%)
Sexy (14%)
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Booty (12%)
Hot (7%)
Intelligence (6%)
Controversy at D’Youville College
(continued from page 3)
In an attempt to get more students concerned and involved with
the NO MORE campaign, the Catalyst had tremendous plans
for the February issue. The DYC’s Sexiest Man or Woman Alive
contest is the Catalyst’s attention-getting-device. The contest
is inspired by People Magazine’s highly successful Sexiest Man
Alive contest, however the Catalyst is focusing less on looks and
sex appeal and more on accomplishment and well-roundedness.
Sexiness shows itself in many ways and is often unique to the
individual. The results highlight how all people are sexy in their
own fashion. The Catalyst received over 150 nominations for
the contest. This was more involvement with The Catalyst from
the D’Youville community than ever before! These were the
results that the Catalyst editors were hoping for.
All the excitement and controversy generated by the contest
meant more readers. The increased attention lent the
opportunity to promote healthy aspects of sexuality, raise
awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence, and
encourage students to join in the NO MORE campaign’s
mission. The contest is the Catalyst’s way of promoting SA’s
agenda with the NO MORE campaign.
The Catalyst’s objectives were by no means ever intended to
distract from the current national focus on the prevalence of
sexism, sexual harassment and sexual violence, but rather to
create a greater window of opportunity to engage students in
the movement against these harrowing issues. We hope you
enjoy the February issue and encourage you to start talking
about domestic violence and sexual assault so that YOU can
make a difference!
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It’s Going Down,
I’m Yelling Tinder!
If you have not heard of
Tinder you have probably
been living under a rock
for the past couple of
years. For those of you
who do not know about
Tinder, it is a simplistic
and very shallow form of
a dating app.
Users link the app to their Facebook,
add up to five of their most awesome
pictures of themselves, enter in a short
bio, and select their age, location,
and gender preferences. The app then
presents the users with other users in
the area that fit their preferences. Users
see the name, age, five photos, and the
bio of every potential match and can
either swipe right for a green liked or
left for a red nope. If users swipe right
on each other (this is when the magic
happens) they will match and then have
the option to message each other.
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Due to its simplistic nature and
convenience Tinder has become
extremely popular among college
students and other young people.
Online dating has recently become
a much more accepted way to meet
people. It is not as creepy and weird as
it used to be because normal people are
participating! Occasionally a creepy
or weird person might hit you up, but
the beauty of Tinder is that if you do
not like that person you never have
to see them again and you can block
them! College students have always
been known for their promiscuity
so it is only natural that Tinder has
developed the stigma that it is purely
a hook-up app. However, not everyone
on Tinder is looking for a quick nostrings attached hook up. Some people
use Tinder to make friends in an area
that they just moved to. Very few and
far between are actually looking for
someone to date. But then there are
those people who message things
like “Will you sit on my face?” or the
effortless “DTF?” There is an entire
Twitter dedicated to all the ridiculous
things that happen on Tinder called @
TindrProbs. If you only want to use
Tinder to hook up that is your business,
but always keep in mind that the
person you are talking to is a stranger.
Therefore always proceed with caution
STRANGER DANGER STRANGER
DANGER!
2. Never give a match
your real phone
number.
You have not met this person yet and
you do not know what they are like.
Always use an app like text free and
give your tinder match the app phone
number so that if they turn out to be a
psycho freak you can delete the app and
abort mission.
3. ALWAYS
meet in a
public place.
In order to be safe and find success in
whatever your Tinder intentions are
here are a few tips:
1. Do not have any
expectations for Tinder.
You matched this person based of a few
photos and decided to meet them after
a short conversation via text. They more
than likely will not be your cup of tea.
They could be totally socially awkward
and weird, incredibly nervous, or super
annoying. Just go with the flow and if
they are cool awesome! If not oh well
you will never see them again. Tinder is
like rolling the dice in Vegas trying to
get snake eyes, it is highly unlikely that
you will get what you are looking for,
but you just might get lucky.
If you want to hook
up that is fine, but
feel your match out
a little first. Never
meet them at their
house or let them
pick you up in their
car. You do not
know if they are the
next Zodiac Killer.
If you meet them at
their house there is
always that chance that you will never
come back and since you met them off
Tinder, have no idea what their last
name is, and probably did not tell your
friends you were hooking up with Sam
from Tinder, no one will know what
happened to you. Plus Sam the Zodiac
Killer could always unmatch you after
killing you and all the obvious evidence
of where you went would be hidden in
the abyss of the internet.
4. Always tell someone
where you are going.
Always tell someone you trust where
you are going and with whom. If
you can, show a picture too. If you
do not tell anyone write a dated note
describing your plans and leave it on
your refrigerator. This way if you end
up missing because you set yourself up
on a date with the Zodiac killer people
will know where to look.
5. Avoid giving out
personal information
like your last name as
long as possible.
Give yourself time to get to know your
match before you tell them your last
name. You want to try to make sure
they do not have any red flag stalkerlike tendencies before you trust them
with personal info. Once they know
your last name and a few other basic
facts about you, it becomes extremely
easy for them to stalk you. For
example, if you are a student athlete at
D’Youville; your stalker match knows
your full name and that you go to
D’Youville so they plug it in and bam
your DYC athletic profile with your
hometown and high school pop up.
Now they can easily find your address
and other information about you.
6. Always make the
first date coffee.
The first date should be simple, cheap,
a catalyst for conversation, and easy to
escape from if things do not go well.
Coffee is the perfect place to meet a
Tinder match because it is a public
place and it provides for all the things
aforementioned. Dinner is a bad idea
because it is expensive, talk is limited
because you have to eat, and you are
pretty much trapped there until the
check comes. That is a lot to risk on
a date that may or may not pan out.
Going out for drinks is a bad idea
because it is never a good idea to
drink with someone you do not know.
Chances are your coffee will not get
roofied, but that long island your date
brought you back from the bar just
might be.
Some of this may seem a bit excessive
because most people using the app
are not crazy Zodiac Killers, but it is
always better safe than sorry. Good luck
finding your Tinderella or Tinder fella!
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How to Study
Abroad!
1.Talk to your Academic
Advisor. Make sure that you
will be able to organize your
schedules and registration to
fit in study abroad and take
classes abroad that contribute
to your requirements.
2. Choose a location!
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Sydney, Australia
• Shanghai, China
• London, England
• Dublin, Ireland
• Florence, Italy
3. Talk to DYC Study Abroad
Advisors to apply to DYC first.
4. Decide if you want an
internship. There are many
healthcare majors in which
you can have a successful and
fulfilling internship.
5. Talk to your Finiancial Aid
Representative. It is not as
expensive as you think. They
are extremely helpful.
6. Stay organized
and prepare. You will
communicate with both DYC
study abroad and CAPA prior
to departure.
7. Go enjoy the best time of
your life!
Upcoming Deadlines
for Study Abroad
Applications 2015:
Summer: March 1st
Fall: April 15th
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Studying Abroad in Australia!
by Bridget Dix Catalyst Co-Editor
I studied abroad in the Fall of 2014
in Sydney Australia with CAPA
International Education. Those three
months of my life will always be kept
in my heart. I grew in ways I had only
hoped I could. I made beautiful friends,
lived for moments in the sun and ocean,
explored a new city, country and culture,
all while developing skills I will need
in order to move forward with my
education and later career through an
internship with a physical therapist.
Hornsby Physio and Associates was
my second home for 12 weeks. Nick
Stepkovich, my supervisor, takes
international and local students,
therefore I had the opportunity to work
with students of varying academic levels
and degree programs from Europe, the
U.S., and Australia. The comradery
I experienced among the interns
enhanced my experience because I was
able to learn from the more advanced
students and hear about differing
approaches and treatment techniques
their programs had taught them. Nick
facilitated the office environment by
accepting each of us as a “blank slate”
and letting us show him who we are
and how we can work together as a
team. He would teach us his assessment
techniques, muscle tests and how to use
other modalities utilized in practice.
When there were few patients or lulls
in the day, we would get together and
practice what we learned with each
other. By having this organization, I
was able to learn and develop skills
such as identifying types of tissue from
palpation, recognizing injury and
perfecting two systems of muscle testing.
Nick concentrated on pelvic alignment
and utilized manual therapy and neural
techniques to reduce injury and pain.
As an intern, I was invited to volunteer
at the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 2014,
a 111km long canoe, kayak, or stand
up paddle board race. Throughout
the course of 24 hours I assisted in the
pretreatment and taping, check point
treatments and post-race treatments.
This day was special because I had more
responsibilities with the patients than in
the clinic. It was also an amazing feeling
to see the change in the athlete from
before to after treatment. Their shoulders
and backs were extremely stiff, so it was
great to be able to provide them with
relief. The river was also beautiful and
lined with fantastic cliffs and forest land.
It was nice to see some Australia further
inland.
Nick would also check in with us as a
group and individually to make sure that
everything was going alright by us, and
he would also let us know if we needed to
improve upon specific areas. We always
knew where we stood, which made open
communication easy. He also gave us tips
on what to see and do in Sydney. Aside
from his supervisor duties, Nick is a
professional who has honed his approach
through vast experience in the field. He
started out in Sports Medicine when
the field first started, and through his
experiences with large sporting events
and substantial numbers of injury with
inefficient treatment methods, he set
out to improve the field. Eventually, he
became a physical therapist and when
health care laws changed, he opened
his own practice in an office with other
privately practicing physical therapists.
Through this internship, I can now see
that I am capable of a career as a physical
therapist and that I can move forward
with my education with more interest and
determination than before. Ultimately,
Sydney allowed me to work hands on and
side by side with a team. In the U.S. at an
undergraduate level of study, there is very
little opportunity for hands on learning
with patients. I am glad that I was not a
wall ornament observing the supervising
physical therapist do everything, not
gaining tactile learning or practice.
Sydney is an enchanting city where I
gained a peace in my life. I was the
happiest there than I have been in a long
time and I was also challenged in ways
that I have never before been challenged.
Those memories and what I have learned
about my profession and myself will stay
with me always.
Recap of SPAA Semi-Formal
by heather beyea
Walking into the Pearl Street
Grille & Brewery for the first time,
there are so many things to take
in as I try to satisfy my curious
senses: I see so many people, hear
music in the background, smell
something wonderful, and try
to take in the rustic décor. Yet I
must make my way through the
line of people who are waiting
for their table in the restaurant
to ask the maître d’ which floor
the PA students’ dinner is being
held on. As I make my way to
the fourth floor of Pearl Street,
I pass through two other parties
that are hopping & wonder how many
people have arrived to our dinner.
Upon reaching my destination, I am
greeted by SPAA’s enthusiastic advisor,
Audrey Smith, RPA-C, who suggests
I hang my coat up before signing in
and the DJ is already spinning some
good tunes. After entering some raffles
for gift cards - that were available to
all who came, I checked out the décor
on our floor: not only did it match
the comfortable atmosphere of the
other parts of the restaurant that I had
observed, but it had a hint of classiness
that made it perfect for a Semi-Formal
dinner. Grabbing some appetizers, I
sit down at the welcome table next to
Audrey to assist in welcoming the other
students who are starting to trickle in.
Our caterer for the evening, Stephanie,
stands by to check IDs, and we quickly
find out some common interests
and mutual dislike for the weather
(snowing) that is raging at the moment.
(Who would’ve guessed snow in Buffalo
in January?)
Looking at the sign-in sheet, I note that
most people who pre-ordered a ticket
have made it in, and I head over to my
seat that my friend had held for me
while Stephanie tells the cooks to put
out the buffet. For the first round at the
NO MORE
Basketball Game
by Stephen mccarthy
The D'Youville Men's Basketball Team
hosted the Medaille Mavericks on
Wednesday, February 4th in the College
Center Gym, but the game was more
than just a conference rivalry game.
buffet, Stephanie dismisses by table and
everyone is awed by the spread: a very
filling gnocchi, fresh mixed vegetables,
juicy chicken and bedazzled salad are
just a few of the highlights. While I
wait for my table to be dismissed, I
quickly learn the names and majors of
the other people at my table: Bethany
and Molly are PA students in my class,
while Dan is a third year PA student
& his girlfriend – Emily, who was in
my section of Biochemistry – is Chiro.
Starting to find our common ground,
we head up to the buffet to grab our
dinner. Everybody is now anxious for
the chocolate fondue that we ordered
for dessert, and a line soon starts as
soon as the chocolate is melted.
Getting up from dessert, we start the
dancing with “Uptown Funk”, but
everybody joins in when the DJ hits
the “Cupid Shuffle”. The dancing ends
up getting us to extend the dinner to
midnight, and everybody has a great
time.
We had such a fun time that we will
have another dinner at Pearl Street:
just a time to get dressed up and have a
break from the books for a night! This
event is not only for PA students. We
would love to have various students as
well as faculty. Look for us next year at
this time!
Head Coach Earl Schunk and the men's
team have been involved with the 'No
More' campaign, an effort to bring a
stop to domestic violence and sexual
assault. " After seeing the commercials
that were created by the NFL and
broadcast during their games, we
thought we could do something similar
to show our support. Our team is pretty
socially conscious so they came on
board right away," said Schunk.
On Wednesday night, t-shirts with
'No More' on the back were given out
to students before the men's game.
Students were given a ticket with their
shirt and four of those students were
selected to compete in a half-court shot
contest at halftime of the men's game. A
designated 'No More Zone' was created
for all students wearing the shirts to
bring the students together against
domestic violence and sexual assault.
"D'Youville Assistant Vice President
Tony Spina has been spearheading this
cause on campus for the past year,"
said Schunk. Spina, along with other
D'Youville staff members and members
of Athletics Committee handed out the
shirts to students at the game.
The men's basketball team also created
a 'No More' video earlier in the season,
much like the commercials that have
been run during NFL games. "It's
a great cause and we want it to get
attention," said junior guard Nate
Sweetman. " The video is a unique way
for us to contribute.”
The video is available at http://
athletics.dyc.edu/sports/mbkb/201415/videos/20141117-2xmghvmc.
(Continued on page 17)
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Dormet Foods
/dawr-máy/
Here are some simple (and delicious) recipes you can cook
in the dorms. There are stove tops in each TV lounge and
“They’re Adormable” ~ Meg Harmon
A new take on Caprisi
an oven available to use in the laundry room. You should
already know about the microwave in your room, but
with just a few simple ingredients that you can pick up at
7/11, Tops or even take a 10-minute drive to Wegmans on
Amherst St., you can make some great dormet food.
Puppy Chow
INGREDIENTS
1 (5 ounce) package garlic and cheese flavored croutons
2 large tomatoes, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1⁄2 lb mozzarella cheese, slices
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
INGREDIENTS
9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
DIRECTIONS
1.In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate; add
peanut butter and mix until smooth.
2. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.
3. Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add
coated cereal and shake until well coated. Store in
airtight container.
DIRECTIONS
1. Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie or quiche pan with a single
layer of the croutons.
2. Alternate 1/4-inch slices of tomato with mozzarella slices on
top of the croutons.
3. Sprinkle with the red wine vinegar and then the dried basil.
4. Put in a microwave oven for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese
has melted.
MICROWAVE and MARINATED CHICKEN!
INGREDIENTS
Chicken breast
MARINADE:
4 tbsp. oil
4 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. garlic or 2 cloves
1 tsp. thyme
3 whole cloves
Dash of pepper
1 tbsp. brown sugar
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DIRECTIONS
1. Blend together oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and brown
sugar. Place chicken breasts in a single layer glass dish.
2. Sprinkle with garlic, pepper, thyme, and cloves.
3. Pour marinade over chicken and let stand in the
refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
4. Turn the chicken over from time to time. Cover and
microwave at high power for 3 minutes.
5. Uncover and baste with marinade. Cover and
microwave for about 4 to 6 minutes. Then sprinkle with
fresh basil or thyme and serve.
Drinks You’ll Only Ever Have While In College (Parody)
Coconut Rum + Pineapple
Soda = Broke Coladas
How to make it: Run down to your local
bodega and purchase a 3-liter bottle
of that dubious pineapple soda for
just one dollar. Go back to your dorm,
find a cup and mix the soda with the
Malibu you’ve held on to for this exact
occasion.
Bonus: Drink this in the winter time
and, despite the mounds of snow
outside, you’ll feel like you’re on spring
break. Put those mini drink umbrellas
you stole from that luau-themed
sorority party to work and plop one in
your cup. Tropical!
Vodka + Juicy Juice =
Drunken Toddler
How to make it: This is a great beverage
for the homesick: It’ll take you back to
days of lunch boxes and foil-wrapped
sandwiches. If you really want to be
authentic, start with a juice box and
sip about one third of the punch. Then,
with a trusty funnel apparatus, carefully
pour the vodka into the juice box. Place
a finger over the punctured hole where
the straw goes and shake gently. Put the
straw back and enjoy!
Anything Alcoholic +
Skittles = A Taste Of The
Rainbow
How to make it: The vending machine
is your forgotten friend. Always reliable
when the dining hall is closed and you’re
out of chasers, remember the dispenser
that seemingly always has Skittles in
stock. Drop the fruity candy into a cup
of clear liquor for a rainbow treat -you could even separate them by color
because that would be cute and fun.
Andre
Vodka + Crystal Light =
Pank Drank
How to make it: Nothing masks the
venomous taste of cheap liquor better
than an overly sweet, artificially
flavored drink. Find a large pitcher
or pot and dump in an entire bottle
of vodka and an entire container of
Crystal Light. Only the Pink Lemonade
flavor qualifies as “Pank Drank,” but
if stores are out, you may purchase
another type. Mix and add a splash
of water if the sweetness is too much.
Serve in cups or just gather round the
pot and take turns with a ladle.
Gin + Orange Juice =
Snoop Dogg
How to make it: Know what’s classy?
A $5 bottle of champagne, taken to
the face. Wear your nicest clothes and
drink it straight from the bottle with
your pinky up.
Liquor + Emergen-C = Two
Birds, One Stone
How to make it: Your roommate
won’t stop sneezing, but with this
beverage, you can ward off the cold
while simultaneously getting smashed.
Grab one of the packets your mom sent
in a care package and pour into your
favorite (most readily available) spirit
and toast to health.
Fruit Punch + Cheep Beer
+ Cheap Vodka + Cheap
Rum + Cheap Gin + Cheap
Champagne = The Force
How to make it: Find a very large
bucket. Pour, mix, drink. Get creative.
Feel the force. Be careful.
**DISCLAIMER: The Catalyst
staff does not promote underage
drinking nor do they encourage oncampus drinking. This article is for
entertainment purposes only.**
How to make it: Start by getting your
mind on your money and your money
on your mind. Next, acquire some OJ
and get busy.
Vodka + Gatorade =
Drunken Athlete
How to make it: Quench your thirst
for a rowdy night with this hydrating
cocktail. You’ll be teeming with
electrolytes and a nice buzz. Start by
pouring one-third of the Gatorade both
in your mouth over your face to look
like a champion. Then, fill the bottle
with alcohol. Cap, shake and serve.
Bonus: Pour this in your camelback and
hydrate on the go!
Vodka + Chocolate Milk =
White Russian Baby
How to make it: Pour equal parts
chocolate milk and vodka into a stolen
dining hall glass. Serve over ice if
you’ve got it. Bonus: Acquire a straw
and blow a few bubbles between sips.
Nostalgia!
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Bon Appetit @ DYC by Judy Szematowicz
For those of you looking for something
sweet to get your Valentine, you might
want to check out Fowler’s, located
at 746 Elmwood Ave. They have a
wonderful variety of delicious chocolate
options for your sweetheart.
Fowler’s was founded in 1910 and is the
original sponge candy maker in Buffalo.
They have 1 lb. of sponge in a lovely
Valentine box for $21.99. It is really
one of the best sponge candies I’ve ever
tasted. The chocolate at Fowler’s is very
creamy and not overly sweet. It comes
in milk or dark chocolate. For those
of you interested in a more romantic
option, a dozen long-stemmed solid
chocolate roses are a great choice.
They have a heart-studded ribbon
holding them together and make a very
nice presentation. Personally I think
they are a better option than the real
thing! Who needs real roses when you
can gorge yourself on the chocolate
variety??
I also thought the Perfectly Delicious
Trio was a nice idea. You get 8 ounces
each of sponge candy and puffy solid
chocolate hearts. Also included is one
of those aforementioned chocolate
roses. This trifecta collection sells for
$24.99. For the traditionalist the half
pound heart- shaped box of assorted
chocolates is available for $15.99. Also
offered for the more budget-minded
shoppers, are six chocolate suckers
embossed with “Be My Valentine” for
$6.99. You can’t beat that value!
You can visit the Fowler’s website at
fowlerschocolates.com if you would
like a visual aid. If you visit the shop
on Elmwood they also serve ice cream
year round (not that we need to cool
off). Just something to keep in mind if
it ever warms up. Fowler’s also offers
free shipping for orders over $35 in case
you have an out-of-town sweetheart or
you want to send something to your
Mom!
Just as a footnote if you don’t think you
will have time to get down to Elmwood
Ave. before Valentine’s Day, Aldi’s has
a delicious German Chocolate, and
Wegman’s Bavarian Sponge Candy is
very good as well.
Happy Valentine’s Day !
Pssst... Did you hear?
AAUP Scholarship
Are you a full-time undergraduate or
graduate student with at least a 3.00 GPA?
Do you need money for tuition?
The D’Youville Chapter of the American
Association of University Professors (AAUP)
will award a $500 scholarship to one or more
accomplished DYC students this spring.
Interested students must submit an
application. The application requires
submission of a current resume and written
essay which addresses one of the two core
values of the AAUP: academic freedom or
shared governance.
Applications are available in the Connections
lounge area, Financial Aid office and at the
library circulation desk. The application
deadline is March 13 and the scholarship is
awarded in April. The AAUP scholarship
committee looks forward to receiving your
application.
If you have any questions you may email Dr.
Margaret McGeachy at mcgeachy@dyc.edu.
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New Volunteer Opportunity
Postings
In addition to the spring semester volunteer opportunities that were
published by Campus Ministry in January, these opportunities have been
added:
Tutors Needed for the afterschool program at the Gloria J. Parks
Community Center on Main Street in Buffalo. Monday through Friday,
2:30-6:00pm. Contact Aislin Sexton, 716-832-1010 ext. 210.
Variety of Volunteer opportunities with the Black Rock Historical
Society’s new museum located at 1902 Niagara St in Buffalo, NY. For
more information contact Michele Graves, Volunteer Committee Cochair Black Rock Historical Society at SHELLYG116@aol.com.
Christ the King Service Corps, year of service in Detroit. This program
provides recent college graduates with opportunities in the fields of
teaching, community organizing and health/human services outreach.
For more information visit www.CKSCDetroit.org.
Consult the Community Service Web Page
(http://www.dyc.edu/campus_life/services/
community_service.aspx
for links to other opportunities and reporting your volunteer hours for
your community service record in the Volunteer Databank.
DYC Student Dietetics
Association
Holds the 2nd Annual Food Fest!
Looking for something to do that involves free food, health screenings, raffles,
cooking and juicing demonstrations, contests, and games; all while providing an
opportunity to network with local businesses and gain knowledge about healthy
living?
Then join the Student Dietetic Association (SDA) of D’Youville College as they host
the second annual Food Fest on March 5th, 2015 from 6-8PM in the Blue Lounge
in the College Center! Activities include free samples from local food companies, a
chili sale, blood pressure screenings, a celery house building contest, fitness games,
and much, much more! Should you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail
the SDA at DYC.SDA.events@gmail.com.
NO MORE Basketball Game
(Continued from page 13)
Prior to the men's game, the D'Youville Women's
Basketball Team made history in their first ever defeat
over their conference rival Medaille. When the final
buzzer sounded, the Spartans won by the score of 6965. Head Coach Dan Glover took over the Spartans
three years ago, and part of his initial vision for the
team was to defeat the Mavericks. On Wednesday, his
team made that vision a reality.
The women's team had a better
FG%, grabbed more rebounds
and had more assists than their
opponent, contributing in a big way
to the Spartans historic win. The
D'Youville Men's Basketball Team
hosted the Medaille Mavericks on
Wednesday, February 4th in the
College Center Gym, but the game
was more than just a conference
rivalry game.
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D’Youville College has partnered with Amazon
– which means when you shop at Amazon.com
DYC benefits! Amazon.com donates a percentage
of your purchases back to D’Youville College.
It’s simple to get started and only takes a few
steps:
Go to www.dyc.edu/amazon
Enter the site through the Amazon.com button or
select the highlighted link.
Sign in with your email address and create a
password. (Be sure to bookmark the page)
Start shopping!
Alternative
Spring Break 2015: WNY
It’s that easy and as our Amazon.com network
grows, more money is given to benefit DYC
students and programs. Don’t forget to tell your
friends and family about this beneficial program.
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute are
searching for participants to view advertisements and
packaging of tobacco products and give opinions on
these products for an important research project.
Participation involves one visit viewing materials and
answering questionnaires.
Participants will be compensated for their time.
If interested, please contact
716-845-4629
And ask for the LabSense Study
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plant seeds of service: change local lives
March 21 –March 25
$20 covers all expenses
Pick up applications in
the Campus Ministry office (KAB 121)
Info about the SOIL project and
Presale of pottery
Monday, February 23, noon,
Free lunch
Blue Lounge
Sale of Garden Pottery
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
February 24, 25, 26 Joan of
Arc Hall
10am-3pm
Proceeds will benefit SOIL,
an agency in Haiti which
transforms human waste into
resources.
Sponsored by Student
Association, OT dept,
Campus Ministry and Hunger
Initiative
This Day in History
By Rachel Stoddard
Feb. 12 —1972 Senator Edward Kennedy advocates amnesty
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for Vietnam draft resisters.
Feb. 13th—1949 A mob burns a radio station in Ecuador after
the broadcast of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds.” Feb. 14th—1929 Chicago gang war between Al Capone
and George “Bugs” Moran culminates with several Moran
confederates being gunned down in the St. Valentine’s Day
Massacre.
Feb. 15th—1965 Canada’s maple leaf flag is raised for the first
time. Feb. 16th—1959 Fidel Castro takes the oath as Cuban premier
in Havana. Feb. 17th—1801 The House of Representatives breaks an
electoral college tie and chooses Thomas Jefferson over Aaron
Burr. Feb. 18th—1943 German General Erwin Rommel takes three
towns in Tunisia, North Africa. Feb. 19th—1965 Fourteen Vietnam War protesters are
arrested for blocking the United Nations’ doors in New York. Feb. 20th—1943 German troops of the Afrika Korps break
through the Kasserine Pass, defeating U.S. forces.
Feb. 21st—1974 A report claims that the use of defoliants by
the U.S. has scarred Vietnam for a century. Feb. 22nd—1932 Adolf Hitler is the Nazi Party candidate for
the presidential elections in Germany.
Feb. 23rd—1540 Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de
Coronado begins his unsuccessful search for the fabled Seven
Cities of Gold in the American Southwest.
Feb. 24th—1803 Chief Justice John Marshall, by refusing to
rule on the case of Marbury vs. Madison, asserts the authority
of the judicial branch. Feb. 25th—1836 Samuel Colt patents the first revolving
cylinder multi-shot firearm. Feb. 26th—1848 Karl Marx and Frederick Engels publish The
Communist Manifesto in London. Feb. 27th—1864 The first Union prisoners arrive at
Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Feb. 28th—1066 Westminster Abbey, the most famous
church in England, opens its doors.
DYC Events Calendar
Feb. 14th—Spartans Club Hockey Game 10:00pm
Northtown Center Ice Arena
Feb. 16th & 17th—No School
Feb. 18th—Blood Drive 9:00am-3:00pm Blue Lounge
Feb. 18th—Senior Overnight Entertainment 8:30pm PVR
Feb. 19th—Project Linus Blanket Making 8:00pm PVR
Feb. 21st—Women’s and Men’s Basketball Games vs
Franciscan University 1:00pm & 3:00pm CC Gym
Feb. 24th—Psychology Club Food Sale 9:00am-2:00pm ALT
Lobby
Feb. 24th,25th, & 26th—Hunger Initiative Flower Pot Sale
Joan of Arc Hall 10:00am-3:00pm
Feb. 25th—Movie Night feat. Mockingjay: Part 1 8:30pm
Blue Lounge
Feb. 26th—Soul Food Luncheon Fundraiser 11:00am-
2:00pm College Center Century Room (off of PVR)
Feb. 27th—SOTA Bake Sale 10:00am-2:00pm ALT Lobby
Feb. 28th—Break the Cycle 2:30pm Bike Bar on Elmwood
MARCH
CATALYST
DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 23rd
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Co-Editors:
Bridget Dix
Candice Price
Design Consultant:
Cher Ravenell
Advisors:
Jeff Platt & Judy Dumitru
Sat. 2/28
2:30 PM
on Elmwood!
Staff:
Stephanie Gabbey
Joe Brown
Kyle Fancher
Melanie Petrone
Rachel Stoddard
Heather Beyea
Reserve bike now @ bikeorbar.com
1 Hour Indoor Cycling Ride to
Support Mental Health Education and
Awareness
Limited # of bikes available.
Contact Tina Bampton for more information & to pick up a sponsor form!
bamptont@dyc.edu
$8.00/ bike + Sponsor Donations
In memory of Curtis Caine, DaVinci & DYC student
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