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E D I T O R ’ S N O T E-Rebecca “Beck” WehnerWelcome to our October edition of the Network News! Ihave to say, I was blown away by the effort my team and Iput into our first issue of the year last month. It has filled mewith so much joy and optimism seeing how many newmembers have joined so far, and so many of them only intheir first year here; knowing that these students will havethree more years to offer to the newsroom makes me feel likeI’ll really be leaving this publication in good hands when Igraduate.Fall is one of my favorite times of year, and I have alwaysloved Halloween, so getting to cover some importantseasonal topics this month is especially meaningful to me. Ithink that the love of this holiday can resonate with a lot of queer people; it’s an opportunity to explore and play aroundwith your expression and presentation, to find joy indressing up, and to showcase your inner self on the outside,even if you’re not able to do so all the time. The NetworkNews has become another amazing outlet for me toshowcase another part of myself, both in the creative execution of putting together each issue, and now serving asa leader and a mentor to my team. I hope that the newsroom can serve as an abundant littlecommunity on campus, for the few-and-far-between writingmajors like myself, and for those who see writing as a sidepassion they want to further ignite. I also hope that ourreaders enjoy our content, from the fun coverage of campusevents to the more serious articles breaking down worldissues and social justice. And remember, it is never too lateto join the club for anyone who wants in on the action!Thank you for reading and enjoy! Me on Halloween in 2010dressed as a queen. Me and my partner on Halloween in 2022,dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams.

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“Breaking down barriers/wallsthat stand in your way.Not being scared to take thenext step in your journey. Don’t be scared to try newthings and don’t be scared togo outside your comfort zone.”-Samantha Robinson“To me, breaking through meansstanding out amongst the crowd,challenging the norm even if youwill face obstacles and ridicule,and standing tall in the face ofadversity even when it is hard andscary.”-Beck Wehner“My mother always tells me fear is anatural reaction when doing somethingnew, and it’s okay to be afraid whiledoing those new things. Breakingthrough to me doesn’t necessarily meanignoring my fears entirely but not lettingthem dictate how and what I do. Ialways keep what my mother says inmind because I’d rather be afraid whiletrying something new rather than regretthat I didn’t try.”-Kaylah SheppardMelissa Welch '07 G'11Bay Path’s Senior Creative Director and Co-Chair of the WLC shares the inspiration andmeaning behind the “Break Through” theme: A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to leadthe theme and creative for the Women's LeadershipConference, and since then, we have tried to continuethe growth journey for our attendees each year andbuild on the prior year's theme. For 2024, it feltimportant to give people the tools and time to furtherdig into these goals and assess what might be standingin their way. As I thought about what WLC attendeesand the Bay Path community might need this year, Ikept picturing a plant breaking through concrete -fulfilling its destiny after figuring out how to overcomeseemingly impossible obstacles. With that, BreakThrough was born! One of the things I love about the theme BreakThrough is that it applies and can inspire me in allareas of life. In my professional life, as our CreativeDirector, I'm always trying to figure out thatbreakthrough idea to make Bay Path shine, and I oftenneed to dig below the surface to figure out what's notworking and how I need to look at things in a differentway to get there. It's a reminder to not only not giveup, but to do so in a way that's respectful of my ownself - to always be that little seedling pushing throughthe concrete, but also to remember that that delicateseedling pushed through the concrete withoutdamaging its fragile stem or leaves. I hope that Bay Path students use the theme this yearto not only find motivation to self-reflect and worktowards whatever goals they're ready to accomplishthis year, but to also use it to remind themselves of allof the things they've already broken through. Everysingle Bay Path student has broken through so manythings just to be here, in college, working towards theirfuture. I also hope that as our students dig deep andfigure out what's holding them back, that theyremember that there is an entire community here tohelp them get through it, no matter what that "it" is.You don't have to break through alone.

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Earlier this fall, Dr. John Caron, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, sent avideo to students sharing that the University has reorganized into three academicschools: the School of Management and Technology, the School of Natural andHealth Sciences, and the School of Education, Psychology, and Humanities. Eachschool has degree programs that progress from the bachelor’s degree to the doctorallevel. To learn more about these changes, watch Dr. Caron’s video here.Changes on Campus: The new academic schoolsA special thanks to Dr. Lisa RuchSchool of Health and Natural SciencesDr. Terry DeVito (she/her/hers)A: “It's worse to spend your life on the outsidelooking in, wondering what if, than it is to try anddare greatly and risk the chance of failure. Daregreatly; get in the arena and try.” Brene BrownA: My favorite vacation spot is a lake inVermont, where my family and I spentmany times camping as my childrengrew up and even now return to thequiet and peace the lake provides.Q: What makes you feel fulfilled?Q: What is your favorite quote?A: I feel fulfilled when I can make a difference in someway. It does not have to be huge or noteworthy, butknowing that I was able to be a part of someone’s life’sevent where I played a role – even a slight role – thathelped a person fulfill a goal that was important to them.Q: Where is your favoritevacation spot?tdevito@baypath.edu 413.565.1586

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School of Education, Psychology,and HumanitiesDr. Ruth Lahti (she/her/hers)School of Management andTechnologyDr. Tom Loper (he/him/his)A: Failure is a critical step in theprocess of learning and adapting.Some of my most powerful momentsof learning have come from times ofdifficult defeat. Though failure doesn'tfeel good in the short-term, if you canbe brave and reflect on it, you canachieve greater results.Q: How do you define failure?Q: What’s the best adviceyou ever received?A: Three priorities stand the test of time: (1) The quality of our learning experiences,(2) our regional partnerships, and (3) theviability of our programs. By focusing onthese areas, even amid changes to thehigher ed ecosystem, we remain able tobest serve our learners. A: I had the opportunity to take aleadership seminar with CareyLohrenz, the US Navy's first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot. Advice thatshe shared that I try to live by is, "Dosomething every week that scaresyou." This has helped me grow bymaking myself take on new challengesin life.Q: What artist featuresprominently on your playlist?A: Ella Fitzgerald is one of my favoritevocalists of all time. I love to sing andmemorized most of her songs when Iwas a teenager. I'm not the best at scatsinging, but I don't let that stop me!Q: How do you define success?Q: What are your highestpriorities as a Dean?Q: To get away from it all,what “floats your boat?”A: I know I’ve been successful, as aleader, friend, and person when Imaintain a healthy work-life balance; notonly for myself, but also for those aroundme. Don’t ask me how to do this, it’sdifferent day to day. Knowing when andhow to rebalance, as needed, is key tofeeling good about life at, and beyond,work!A: Few things refresh my mind and spiritmore than being close to nature. Theweight of the world seems to disappearwhen I’m focusing on a hiking trail, a lakeor a stream, a salt pond, or a tide pool.rlahti@baypath.edu 413.565.1172tloper@baypath.edu 413.565.1081

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Inspirational, courageous, and driven are just some ofthe words that I would use to describe the wonderfulpeople I met and hung out with at the Rays of Hopewalk in Springfield, MA towards a cure for breastcancer. I was not only able to engage with incredibleBay Path alums such as Norma Nunnally, G’91, orfaculty members such as Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin,or members of the Bay Path Leadership AdvisoryCouncil such as Denise Jordan, I was also able to meetnew graduate students like Vivian Williams. Although there were so many great moments, a keypart of the day was meeting Ms. Lucy GiuggioCarvalho, the founder of Rays of Hope and her sharingwith myself and Bay Path staff members Mary LeeWalsh and Bianca Romero, as well as the Bay Pathstudents who embarked on this Sunday journey withus including Ashanti Pelletier, Reagan Sperrazza, CeCe Cusson, and Ansley Morrison.Left to right: Mary Lee Walsh, AshantiPelletier, Reagan Sperrazza,NormaNunnally G‘01, Ce Ce Cusson, AnsleyMorrison, Bianca Romero, and Deanof Students Dinah Moore G’19 Rays of Hope WalkI thank Mary Lee Walshand Bianca Romero forcoordinating this event asthe co-chairs of the BayPath Students TodayAlumni Tomorrowinitiative, and I thank theawesome Bay Pathstudents for their positiveenergy, will power,strength, humor, andoverall we-got-thisattitude! Contributed by Bay Path Dean of Students and Engagement Dinah Moore A special thank you to the Bay Pathstudents who participated in the walk

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The lights went down both on-and-off stage,leaving us in darkness and anticipation. Purplelights slightly illuminated the stage whenGenie appeared and blew us away with his rendition of Arabian Nights, leading into aneye-catching dance number including the fullensemble. We laughed, we cried, and when theshow wrapped we had time to get dinner inTime’s Square and make up for lostexploration time in the city. All in all, it wasan unforgettable trip and truly was “a wholenew world.”Magic carpets, daring sword fights, and a princesstrapped in her glamorous life: the shining, shimmering,splendid experience of Aladdin on Broadway. Bay Pathloaded a few dozen students onto one relatively smallbus to embark on our journey. A few grueling hours ofa bumpy bus-ride in deluge-level rain, along withtechnical difficulties with bus heading to the alumni tripseeing Six causing us to be stranded in midConnecticut, finally landed us right outside of the NewAmsterdam Theatre in New York City. Due to the pit stop, we did not have time for theintended city exploration time before the show, so wequickly entered the theatre (both out of excitement andto get out of the torrential downpour). Source: Molly Bryant.BY MOLLY BRYANTALADDIN ON BROADWAY!

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Hatch Library hostsBanned Books Giveawayby Beck WehnerOctober 1-7 was recognized as BannedBooks Week in the United States.Acknowledged in the country since 1982, Banned Books Week encourages readers ofall ages to seek out books that have beenbanned by schools and libraries across theUS. The books are prohibited for a varietyof reasons, but a common theme in recentyears has shown that books containingcontent relating to race, gender, and sexualorientation are a common factor. Booksportraying sex and nudity, even foreducational purposes, have also been widelybanned. On October 4, Hatch Library hosted BayPath’s own Banned Books Giveaway, inwhich a plethora of banned books wereprovided for students to take and learnabout. Student posters also highlightedsome of these books and their content,and stressed the importance of accessiblelearning for everyone. The event’s turnoutwas a great success, with about 75attendants, including President Doran.Free pins and bookmarks were alsoavailable for students. The following pageshowcases the selection of books providedin the giveaway this year. Source: Miriam Neiman. Source: Miriam Neiman.

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Bay Path soccer honors seniorsat last home gameby Samantha Robinson Prior to the game starting, Bay Path soccerhonored its two graduating seniors: #8 EmmaScheern and #00 Taylor Suffoletto. Then, it wasgame time against Vermont State UniversityLyndon. It didn’t take long for Vermont State to get on theboard but Bay Path wasn’t giving up because theywere playing in front of their fans and it was seniorday for them. Bay Path wasn’t going down withouta fight. In the second period of the game BayPath’s own Caroline Austin got a pass fromIsabella Ferrara to put Bay Path on the board. The home fans were cheering and screaming “Let’sGo Wildcats” and “Let’s Go Bay Path” at the topof their lungs. The energy was felt all around fromthe home crowd. The Bay Path Volleyball teameven came down to support the seniors and thesoccer team. The game was one to remember forTaylor and Emma because not only was it the lasthome game of the short soccer season but it was agame to honor them as seniors. Senior day for BayPath sports is something nobody ever forgets. Afterthe game friends and family were invited to havedessert in Blake dining hall to honor the seniors. Seniors Taylor Suffoletto and Emma Scheerenwith their parents. Credit: Samantha Robinson.The Bay Path soccer team. Credit: Samantha Robinson.Alyssa Kreischer takes a goal kick.Credit: Samantha Robinson. On October 10, Bay Path Soccerheld its final home game of theseason and celebrated senior day.

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Along with the tradition of pre-season teambonding activities, the team has been partaking involunteer opportunities as well. On September 23-24, the girls assisted with the check-in booths at theRugged Maniac Obstacle Course Races heldannually in Southwick, MA. The team also helpedout at the Mass Mutual Center’s Taco Festival onOctober 7 and is planning to host a clinic for young,aspiring athletes in the coming months. The softballteam is a remarkable group of girls devoted to theirfutures, each other, their communities, and theirsport. The Bay Path Community is anticipating asuccessful season for our softball wildcats, whichwill serve as a warmup for the upcomingcompetitive spring season. Bay Path University’s softball team held its firstpractice in September in preparation for their fallseason games that will be held in mid-Octoberagainst Dean College. The team had a powerful2022-2023 offensive season with a team battingaverage of .329 while racking up a whopping totalof 32 stolen bases. The same can be said about thispast defensive season with an impressive .924 teamfielding percentage. Despite these astounding stats,they are all determined to make an even moresuccessful comeback for the 2023-2024 season. This goal is promising as BPU Softball Coach andAthletic Director Steve Smith schedules weeklypractices where the team tirelessly works on arange of defensive and offensive fundamentals.From speed and agility conditioning to enduranceand strength training, the softball team has beenworking on all aspects of their game. With Coach Smith looking to expand the athleticsprogram, the freshman class is the largest of themall so welcoming everyone in has been a toppriority for the upperclassmen in light of BPU’sculture of inclusion. In addition to theiroutstanding teamwork, everyone shares a closefriendship both on and off the field which creates asupportive environment for the program itself. Vera 2023By Alaina ComtoisFall ball beginsFall ball begins

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Bay Path athletics give back forBreast CancerSome might consider orange as the color that representsOctober but October is the month that we wear pink!Pink has been the color of the Susan G. Komen for theCure Foundation since its start. In 1990, the first breastcancer survivor program was launched at the Susan G.Komen Race for a Cure® in Washington D.C. Laterthat year, pink buttons were made by the survivorprogram to help promote awareness and programs.Ever since October has been considered Breast CancerAwareness Month which is an annual campaign thatescalates awareness of this disease. Wearing pink allowsus to show and stand in solidarity with those who arecurrently being affected by Breast Cancer. The goal ofthis once-a-year event is to get as many people aspossible involved in raising awareness and funds to helpsupport life-saving research and life-changing support.Within Bay Path’s community, we make an effort togive back and assist those in need, and this year, that isexactly what we did. All three of Bay Path’s athleticteams participated in pink-out matches. Bay Path Volleyball’s “Dig Pink” game was heldon October 24th at their home court. Bay Pathvolleyball did an excellent job with theircontributions to raise money and awareness forbreast cancer. When entering the gymnasium, theteam had decorations all around, includingballoons, signs, and pink jerseys to show theiralliance. In addition, they accepted donations aswell as sold baked goods. After the total wastallied, Bay Path Volleyball impressively raisedover one thousand dollars, and all proceeds wenttowards breast cancer research. Not only did theygive back but they put on a great game for the fansection. Bay Path Volleyball defeated SouthernMaine Community College 3-1. By Caroline Austin(continued on next page)

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On November 10, Bay Path University is invitinghigh school seniors to spend a day on campus! Every year Bay Path holds what is called WildCat For a Day. This is when students come tocampus to see if Bay Path might just be theperfect fit for them. This day is important forthose who could eventually be the new incomingfreshman, who will be the class of 2028, becauseit gives them the opportunity to learn abouteverything Bay Path has to offer. This day is sowe can show possible incoming freshmen the wayof the Wild Cats, and why this school is the bestfor them. During Wild Cat For a Day these highschool seniors will be doing many things oncampus. One of the things they will be doing onthe tenth, and arguably the most exciting, ismeeting current students, admission's staff,possible new Professors, and other members ofthe community. Wildcat for a Dayby Aida SmithWhile they spend their day as a Wild Cat on ourLongmeadow campus these high school seniorsget to meet many people around Campus, eitherpeople working or just walking around. They getto witness our community first hand, and they getto experience what it is like to be wholeheartedlywelcomed. They enjoy a nice lunch on Campus inour dinning hall, and they get on campus studentlead tours. These tours of our campus show themall around life on Campus, allowing them to seewhat our campus looks like. Wild Cat For a Day is a good way to get highschool seniors interested in Bay Path University.It shows them what our core values are and ouramazing community here on campus. Thisopportunity for seniors gives them an insight intothe college life that they are about to enter into, asneak peak into what their near future couldhold. Photo by Aida Smith.

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Halloween: Culture, Controversyand Commercialism by Beck Wehner Halloween originates from the pagan celebration known as Samhain (pronouncedSAH-win), a Celtic festival that marked theend of the summer and the beginning of theharvest season. People would celebrate bylighting bonfires and wearing scary costumesto ward off evil spirits. Meals wer given to thehomeless and impoverished if they prayed inhonor of Samhain. The holiday is stillcelebrated in this way amongst manypracticing Paganism and Wicca. Catholic Pope Gregory III designatedNovember 1 as All Saints Day in the eightcentury, a time for Christians to honorsaints. October 31 was then often referredto by Catholics as All Hallows Eve, andthey began incorporating some elements ofthe pagan traditions into their owncelebrations. This combination of religiouspractices and celebrations eventually cameto be known as Halloween. Today, Halloween for most means trick-or-treating, parties, scary movies, andeating candy by the bucket. But like allholidays, it is not without critique from thepublic. In the community of the threeprominent Western religions- Judaism,Christianity, and Islam- some devotedfollowers of their respective faiths forbidthe practice of Halloween, while others seeit as harmless fun. Like manycommercialized holidays, the religiousaspect of Halloween has become optionaland rarely spoken of in modern times. THIS HALLOWEEN, REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFULOF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF EVERYONE, ANDWHEN DRESSING UP, STAY AWAY FROM OFFENSIVECOSTUMES. KEEP IT LIGHT AND HAVE FUN!

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In the eyes of a ChristianHalloween has become a holiday of controversy in thereligious world; many Christians claim that Halloweenis not simply a “commercial children’s holiday” but anoccasion to be wary of. A time that usually marks anostalgic beginning of fall for many puts those of faithon guard. The disputation has even made its way up tothe corporate world in large industries such as SpiritHalloween and Hobby Lobby.Spirit Halloween is the largest seasonal retail storeowned by the mall-dominating Spencer’s Gifts, whichsupplies All Hallow’s Eve decorations to millions acrossthe country. Hobby Lobby, being a widely regardedChristian conservative retail store, refuses to hold anyHalloween-themed items as they declare them to beagainst their religious beliefs and instead focuses on falldecor.Some Christians are ultimately haunted by the darkrepresentation that Halloween promotes, especially inits oftentimes demonic, occult-like advertisements. SpiritHalloween itself can specifically be seen sellingdisrespectful costumes, some described as “sexy” or“lustful” devils, nuns, and witches, or tasteless propswhich pervert the holy symbol of the cross or crucifix.Jesus does not permit us to associate with darkness ifwe are to follow a godly way of life with Him. I feel itis acceptable to celebrate the holiday if it is with pureintentions, as I strive to be a modest, humbleembodiment of His light this Halloween season ratherthan allowing myself to fall victim to the occultist,satanic worshipping behaviors frequently normalizedaround this time. Churches and Spirit Halloween have recently settledan interesting compromise in the U.S. While pastorsand priests are attempting to draw crowds to theabandoned chapels nationwide, Spirit Halloween hasbeen given permission to temporarily occupy theseempty sanctuaries in the autumn season. In an interview with a news platform, the BabylonBee, pastor Andrew Collins from Green Bay conveyedhis stern perspective on the matter. “We were pretty firm that unless they stocked aMartin Luther costume, our answer was 'no’,” he said. I feel there is certainly a way of observing Halloweenwhile also staying in alignment with Him, to virtuouslypartake in the holiday while praising Him to others.By Alaina Comtois

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On September 23rd, we entered the 7th house, Libra. This peacefulsign is known for its strong intellect, sharp minds, and providingconsistent mental stimulation. Being ruled by Venus, they are gentleand compassionate with themselves and others. Libra’s love thefeeling of community and partnership. They seek to find people whoreflect parts of their inner selves while maintaining balance at thesame time. To keep to their peaceful nature, Libra's often try hard toavoid conflict/confrontation. Because of this, Librans can end upbeing indecisive. Or they may carry a grudge due to the missedopportunity to discuss their feelings and in the end they may strugglewith self-pity. Although they are avoidant of confrontation they arefair-minded and diplomatic. Being represented by a symbol ofscales, a libra craves balance and harmony with others so beingconfronted by violence, injustice, or being forced to conform justdoesn't align with their personality.Libra’s are the “middle child” of the air signs which means they aregreat thinkers and communicators. They love deep and engagingdiscussions, especially with all three fire signs and fellow air signsGemini and Aquarius. They may seek to share their love of the artsand the outdoors with them.LibraSept 23-Oct 22Libras: Take some time toyourself and let others helpyou relax, but remember totake time to yourself to avoidburnout.This month:Monthly HoroscopesBy Kaylah SheppardSun, Moon, and Rising SignsYou may know your sign, but do you know your big three? Your sun, moon, and rising sign are big factors inyour birth chart. It acts as an astrological map that illustrates the cosmos at the time you were born. This chartdepends on the cycles of the zodiac which lasts one year, giving 12 houses however, the sun’s cycle only lasts 30days, the moon lasts 2.5 days, and the rising or ascendent sign’s cycle changes every 2 hours and is dependenton the zodiac sign that is “rising” on the eastern horizon when you’re born. Your sun sign represents your ego,drive, and overall personality. The moon sign speaks to the emotional aspects of oneself. It drives our idea ofcomfort and conception of the past and gives insight into your maternal energy. With the rising sign’s cyclebeing so short, it is one of the most unique signs that will appear in your chart. It will explain the energy youput out into the world. Want to figure out your birth chart? Find your date, time, and place of birth and inputit into the free app “TimePassages” available on Apple and Google Play.Sources: Instyle.com, Zodiacsign.com, Today.com, & Allure.com

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Marty & Alex“My cats are 12 years old, but you’d never thinkit because of how lively they still are! Althoughnot biologically brothers, they were adopted atthe same time and raised by our family together.They were named after the zebra and lion fromthe Madagascar movie series! A fun fact aboutAlex is that he is a breed that does not have atail, just a cute little nub. When I’m at school, Imiss them very much.”-Beck Wehner This is my dog Sasafrass, or Sassy for short. She is a lab terrier mix who is very energic andlovable. We love dressing her up with herChristmas bandana, and collar. She loves it whenwe wrap her up in her blanket at night. Sometimeswhen she was younger we used to watch her sit ontop of her doghouse and we called her “Snoopy”because she would sit on the roof of the doghouselike Snoopy does in the Peanuts. I love my dog somuch and she gives the best kisses.-Sam RobinsonSasafrassPets of Bay PathAs the weather gets colder, there is nothing better than cuddling up with a loving pet!Whether it’s a service dog or emotional support animal, or a pet that eagerly waits for youto visit home, many students find the presence of animals comforting and fun. This month,the Network News team shares their fluffy, scaley and feathery companions: (continued on next page)

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Dear Bay Path Community,Hearing the news of the violence happening in Israel, Gaza, andthroughout the Middle East evokes sadness and fear. Let uskeep our community members who have loved ones and friendsin those regions, and our fellow Americans overseas, in ourthoughts and prayers. We never know how a situation like thisimpacts the people around us, so during these troubled times,we continue to be called upon to act with compassion andkindness and support one another.We are educators and students who care deeply abouthumanity. Our mission is to teach and to learn how to make theworld a better place to live in. We wish for collective peace tobe found for those living within the terrors of war. Weempathize with the pain and loss of those affected, and ourhearts are with those anxious about their loved ones. For those in need of support, Bay Path offers immediate,round-the-clock assistance through Uwill for students and EAPfor faculty and staff. I also welcome you to reach out to mepersonally. We look forward to the day we have world peace.Sincerely,Sandra J. Doran, J.D.President

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Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes the indigenous communities thatfounded and lived in the Americas for thousands of years. It typicallyoccurs on every second Monday of October when the federallyrecognized holiday “Columbus Day” occurs. While many cities,educational institutions, and companies have recognized IndigenousPeoples Day, it is not yet a federal holiday but lawmakers in Congressare currently proposing legislation to do so. At this point, it’s hopefully common knowledge that Christopher Columbus didn't discover America so I will notbe spending much time mentioning him in this article. Acknowledging all parts of history is important however,many voices are missing when it comes to discussing how we got to where we are now in American history. Many tribes agree that recognizing Indigenous People’s Day as a federal holiday is a step in the right direction. In2021, President Joe Biden was the first US president to commemorate the holiday in a presidential proclamationbut many believe that it should be taken a step further. No US president has offered an official apology toindigenous people for the unfair treatment they’ve endured. Alannah Hurley executive director of United Tribes ofBristol Bay and Yup’ik fisherwoman believes that an apology would recognize that, “...Indigenous people are stillhere…We just have been struggling for so long for the vast majority of mainstream America and culture torecognize that — that we are not just in history books” (New York Times). Indigenous people are still dealing withissues that began hundreds of years ago. They are disproportionately affected by climate change, gender violence,health issues, and police brutality. Indigenous figures and leaders are working to repair these issues in many ways. For instance, Debra Haaland, 54thUnited States Secretary of the Interior, is the first Native American to hold this position. She decided to establish aMissing and Murdered Unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) due to the high number of missingindigenous women that have been reported but failed to be properly investigated. The Land Back movement was founded in 2018 with the goal of reestablishing indigenous sovereignty withpolitical and economic control of their ancestral lands. A great deal of land is still being stolen from manyindigenous communities due to pipeline, mining, and drilling projects along with private and public projects aswell.By Kaylah SheppardIndigenous Peoples DayIndigenous Peoples Day recognizes the indigenous communities thatfounded and lived in the Americas for thousands of years. It typicallyoccurs on every second Monday of October when the federallyrecognized holiday “Columbus Day” occurs. While many cities,educational institutions, and companies have recognized IndigenousPeoples Day, it is not yet a federal holiday but lawmakers in Congressare currently proposing legislation to do so. At this point, it’s hopefully common knowledge that Christopher Columbus didn't discover America so, I will notspend much time mentioning him in this article. Acknowledging all parts of history is important however, manyvoices are missing when it comes to discussing how we got to where we are now in American history. Many tribes agree that recognizing Indigenous People’s Day as a federal holiday is a step in the right direction. In2021, President Joe Biden was the first US president to commemorate the holiday in a presidential proclamationbut many believe that it should be taken a step further. No US president has offered an official apology toindigenous people for the unfair treatment they’ve endured. Alannah Hurley executive director of United Tribes ofBristol Bay and Yup’ik fisherwoman believes that an apology would recognize that, “...Indigenous people are stillhere…We just have been struggling for so long for the vast majority of mainstream America and culture torecognize that — that we are not just in history books” (New York Times). Indigenous people are still dealing withissues that began hundreds of years ago. They are disproportionately affected by climate change, gender violence,health issues, police brutality and unfortunately more. Indigenous figures and leaders are working to repair these issues in many ways. For instance, Debra Haaland, 54thUnited States Secretary of the Interior, is the first Native American to hold this position. She decided to establish aMissing and Murdered Unit within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) due to the high number of missingindigenous women that have been reported but failed to be properly investigated. The Land Back movement was founded in 2018 with the goal of reestablishing indigenous sovereignty withpolitical and economic control of their ancestral lands. A great deal of land is still being stolen from manyindigenous communities due to pipeline, mining, and drilling projects along with private and public projects aswell.By Kaylah SheppardIndigenous Peoples DayLearn about what native land you're living on. Visit your local library to learn more aboutindigenous history.Pay attention to any information being reported fromindigenous communities and help spread the word.Support indigenous businesses, creators, and artists.Do some research!How to Celebrate and Support Indigenous People How to Celebrate and Support Indigenous People Resources:What land are you living on?Indigenous Led Organizations. Hatch Library Sources. Landback.org Indigenous creators and artists. Indigenous Businesses.Sources: Nytimes.com, elle.com, landback.org

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Biden speaks out on theUnited Auto Workers strike History was made this September when PresidentBiden spoke up on the Autoworkers Strike in VanBuren, Mich. This is the first time a president hastaken a stand against corporations in favor of sidingwith workers, a monumental occasion that couldmake a real difference for workers in all industries. The United Auto Workers union began their strikeagainst Ford, GM and Chrysler on Sept. 15 in protestto low wages, while CEOs made record profits offtheir labor. Starting at facilities in Michigan,Missouri and Ohio, over ten thousand auto workersstood up and left their positions in order to protestthese unfair wages. Shawn Fain, the president of theUAW, explains the goals of the strike: equality, costof living allowance, higher wages and protectingcommunities against plant closures. Fain describesthe degree in which CEOs are resisting the strike,“We gave the companies our economic demands eightweeks ago. It took them more than a month to get tothe table. We had to file federal charges against twoof them at the labor board to get them to startbargaining in good faith.” After nearly a month of rigorous work, we arefinally seeing a glimpse of progress - goingforward, workers at battery plants will becovered by the national labor agreement. Thisis a huge win for strikers as to the transitionfrom gasoline powered vehicles to electric onesis considered to be a threat to union jobs.According to Fain, this update will have asubstantial impact on the future of the industryand on the union. Despite success in the area of EVs, the strike iscertainly not over. These events showcase thesheer volume of power workers wield when theycome together. Material improvements arebeing made by these corporations, includingpay increases of up to twenty percent due toharsh strikes and determination from workers,and there are no plans of stopping until theirdemands are met. Source: CNN.by Lily Salmon

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Here's what we'rereadingBeach Readby Emily HenryEmily Henry’s books went viral online earlier thispast summer... and I finally got around to readingthem. Beach Read took me out of a reading slumpand I finished the entire book in only two days.Forget about Colleen Hoover, Emily Henry hasestablished a reign in the romance genre whilewriting about the enemies-to-lovers relationshipbetween January and Gus. Henry slowly and mostimportantly, respectfully, builds an intimateemotional bond between the two bestsellingwriters.-Alaina ComtoisSolitaire is a book I read a bit ago. If you readthis book I suggest reading the contentwarnings before picking it up. This book isabout Tara Spring and her life and struggleson depression. She does not like many things,she keeps more to herself. She does not reallylike people and does not really open herself upto people or love. This book is an amazingread though it is a very heavy heart type ofbook. This was also created by the“Heartstopper” creator, it is the first bookNick and Charlie appear in! -Nash ReyesSolitaireby Alice Oseman

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Coreyography: A Memoir by Corey FeldmanI have read this book twice now and it is not aneasy read. It is a very hard read and is a tearjerker. Coreyography is a good book but can bevery hard to read because of all the details he goesinto about what happened in his childhood.Coreyogrpahy is not for the faint of heart but is agreat book if you are a Corey Feldman fan. It alsogoes into detail about his acting career and talksabout his friendship with the other Corey, CoreyHaim. The book is a great book in my eyes becauseI am a huge Corey Feldman fan. -Sam RobinsonWant to feature a book review inthe next issue? Contact us atstudentnewsroom@baypath.eduIf you were anything like me in middle school, youwere shamelessly talking about “The HungerGames” trilogy at all hours of the day, boastingabout how fast you read them and crying aboutwhich character dies this time. Like many otheroriginal HG fans, I was thrilled to hear about therelease of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in2020. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a novelset in the world of "The Hunger Games”, followingthe story of a young Coriolanus Snow, who laterbecomes the infamous President Snow. The bookexplores Snow's earlier years as a mentor during the10th Hunger Games and delves into histransformation from a young, ambitious teenager toa cunning and machiavellian leader. It providesinsight into the origins of the Hunger Games andsheds light on the Capitol's society and its oppressiveregime. Overall, it's an intriguing prequel that offersa different perspective on the events leading to theHunger Games trilogy we know.-Molly BryantThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesby Suzanne Collins

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Here's whatwe're watchingLost Boys: TheThirst (2010)Shows and movies we've been streaming all month long!(continued on next page)Source: Warner BrothersSource: IMDbThis movie is the 3rd and final movie in the Lost Boysmovie series. It stars Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog,Jamison Newlander as Alan Frog and introduces newcharacters as well. This movie is a great movie foranyone who is a fan of vampire movies and lovescomedy, action films. I highly recommend this moviefor anyone who wants something new to watch. I haveseen this movie many times and still love watching it asit is a classic granted it came out in 2010 and theoriginal came out in 1987. For anyone who is lookingfor something new to watch I do recommend thismovie but watch the first two first or you won’tunderstand it at all. Corey and Jamison bring thismovie to another level. I give it a 8.5 out of 10. -Sam RobinsonSaw (2004)Saw is a self-indulgent favorite of mine. Goryand over-the-top with its attempts to frightenthe viewer, this movie is a must-watch for thebrave this fall. If you don’t do well with blood,bodily mutilation, and excessive gore, thisprobably isn’t the movie for you. If you doenjoy that sort of thing, however, check outwhere the infamous Saw franchise began, witha man’s twisted puzzle where he makes hisvictims do horrible things just to stay alive.- Virgil Lybarger

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Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)Source: IMDb.Source: IMDb.One of my favorite screenwriters of all time is WesCraven. I was crushed when he passed away in 2015.His style of horror is one of the only versions I can sitthrough since I am a scaredy-cat when it comes to scarymovies. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is a greatfilm and the series as a whole, although questionable attimes, is great as well. Wes Craven’s New Nightmare(1994) is the seventh installment of the series and does agreat job of crossing the boundary between reality andimagination. This meta-movie brings Freddy to the realworld to terrorize the lives of the actors involved inmaking the series. Heather Langenkamp has to play hercharacter Nancy one last time to save herself and herfamily from Freddy’s wrath. -Kaylah SheppardSex Education(2019-2023)The final season of this acclaimed seriescame out last month, and I found myselfcelebrating the personal and emotionalgrowth of the students of Moordale astheir stories came to a close. This showhas done wonders for the teenage andyoung adult understanding of sex andrelationships, and has broken down manybarriers in its candid discussion of gender,sexual orientation, disabilities, and sexualstruggles amongst all age groups. Ithandles sensitive political and socialtopics with both grace and humor, andthe characters are flawed -- like all youngpeople are-- but you can’t help rooting forthem. A must watch!-Beck Wehner

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Document what you find, then consult with your primary care physician and work from there. If youdon't have access to a primary care physician, you can visit your local urgent care, healthcare centers, andeven Planned Parenthood.What if you find something?This may also be done in front of the mirror but,there are a few more things to look for. With yourarms down, look for any irregularities that you maynot feel like, moles or discoloration. Also, look forchanges to the shape of the breast (e.g., dimpling orchanges around the nipple). After this, place yourpalms on your hip and press to flex your chestmuscles to look for any of the previously mentionedchanges.While lying down or in the shower, lift your armon the side of the breast that you're checking.Use the pads of your three middle fingers andpress around the breast and armpit area withvarying pressure to find any lumps, hard knots,or other changes.Regardless of your gender, you should bechecking yourself routinely for lumps, skinchanges, and moles. There are three waysyou should be performing a self-exam: in theshower, in front of a mirror, and lying down.What can you do?Sources: cdc.gov & breastcancer.org Want to know more? Visit Breastcancer.org

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It's hard sometimes to think about our health habits. Many find it awkward and demoralizing, and it'soften up to people like Rob, the Director of the Fitness Center here at Bay Path, to teach others anddestigmatize being open about it. On September 29th, Rob held his own Lunch and Learn session withmyself and a few others, in which we were encouraged to ask our questions openly, along with hearinganswers to frequently asked questions for Rob and the Fitness Center.Overthinking Eating and Exercising:an Interview with Rob PanettiBy Heidi BermudezQ: How much should I exercise?A: It depends on your workout plan, goals, and-- once again -- energy level. For cardio, peopletry to work out 12 hours before going to bed,on an empty stomach. For strength training, eata protein-heavy meal two hours beforeexercising. This allows your body to use theprotein to build muscle rather than store fat.But again, do not work out if you have noenergy. Gym-related injuries are real, y'all.A: Listen to your body. If you're low on energy,you don't have to exercise until you've restedenough to get you to your best. Believe it or not,there's no such thing as "powering through it"; ifyou do, you could seriously hurt yourself.A: Whatever you do, give your muscles timeto rest, at least 24 hours for a full recovery. Ifyou truly want to lift before then, try to lowerthe amount of sets you're doing and/orweights you're lifting.Q: How often should I lift?Q: Is there such thing as “toomuch” protein?A: Not exactly. In order toconsume "too much" protein,you'd basically have to eat meatevery hour. If you're concernedabout your protein intake eitherway, here's a good rule ofthumb: Multiply your weight inpounds by 0.8. That should bethe amount of protein youshould eat in grams. Forexample, if you weigh 100 lbs.,you should be eating 80 g. ofprotein per day.Q: What is a carbohydrate, orany other food group?A: People often feel bad about not knowingwhat the different food groups are, or whatthey mean. If you don't, that's not your faultat all; nutritional education is at an all timelow nowadays. To answer the question, a carbis basically a food that's high in sugar andstarch. The difference between a "bad" and"good" carb usually comes from the former,depending on if the sugars in the food are"simple" or "complex". That's the differencebetween eating a brownie and a sweet potatowith your dinner.Q: When should I exercise?Q: Can I ask you for help?A: Of course! I encourage it, actually. If youneed help for spotting, technique, or generaladvice, I'm always here!

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A: The old rule of thumb was to drink around 80oz. -- or 5 water bottles -- of water per day.Recently, I've seen people drink from gallon-sized water bottles! Power to them, but theycould risk overhydration if they drink that muchwater too often.Q: How much water should Idrink per day?A: That answer is entirely individual. Comeby the Fitness Center for a consultation. It'llbe around 20 minutes long, possibly longer,so we can have a clear understanding aboutyour needs and goals while on your journey.If need be, I'll even direct you towardsphysical therapy and practicing chiropractorsin the area!Q: What about working out withchronic pain? How is it differentfrom working out normally?Q: After exercising, lactic acidbuildup causes my body tobecome sore for a few daysafterward. Is that an issue that Ishould be worried about?A: Possibly. If it lasts more than a day, trythoroughly stretching and hydrating more whileexercising. If this doesn't help, see a doctor.Check out the FitnessCenter!Want to start working out?Call their front desk: (413) 565-1265Or contact Rob directly!Email: rpanetti@baypath.eduPhone: (413) 565-1457Hours:M - F: 8 AM to 10 PMU: 6 AM to 10 PMClosed SaturdaysBreck Suite, Lower LevelWe hope to seeyou there!Q: How much proteinshould I eat?A: You should have something with a proteincontent every meal. Eggs, meat, and nuts aregreat sources!

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My family has always described me to be ahibernating bear in the winter, burrowing inside ofmy home away from the iciness that clings to myskin in such a way that it feels as if it were trying tochill the remaining summer warmth from my body.The chill struggles to follow me as its snowy frostgathers across my window panes, with each windgust I see a collection of flurries jostling to blowinside. I am safe within my shelter, snuggled up inbed while resting my eyes on the animated film ofThe Snowman, merely listening immerses me in achildhood nostalgia that comforts my soul.Moments like these remind me of the value of acozy, homelike atmosphere; a dwelling one cannestle themselves into while reflecting upon theswiftly passing years. As humans, we naturally yearn to make up for thesomber darkness of winter by overwhelming oursenses with seasonal practices. Lighting balsam fir ororange spice-scented candles, filling the kitchen withthe smell of baked crumbles and puddings,illuminating backyards with dazzling LEDs, andlaying out heavy-knitted blankets to curl up into;many of these grow to be household traditions thatradiate a “hygge” feel and give rise to memoriespeople reminisce on for the rest of their lives. Ourhomes hold onto and envelope our lives, preservingthe essence of who we are for generations to come. So as I retreat to my den on the threshold ofWintertide, embodying the hibernation of the nativeNew England black bear, I hark back to the heart ofhow my home came to be kindled into my safe havenof solace and authenticity.By Alaina ComtoisPickPic

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