Myth: Only Resident Students Can Participate In The Cat Cup Challenge

The Cat Cup Challenge is an annual competition amongst the residence halls that has been an Adelphi tradition since 1994. Each school year, Adelphi’s Campus Recreation department hosts and sponsors this year long competition where students compete in a series of events in hopes of winning prizes, getting participation points and ultimately winning the Cat Cup trophy.

The Cat Cup Challenge was created in an effort to provide fun and unique activities for resident students to participate in, in order to stimulate a sense of unity within each residence hall. Although the Cat Cup motto is “battle of the dorms,” the challenge has always allowed the participation of one commuter per team according to Jennifer Schroeckenthaler, assistant director of Campus Recreation.

Although some commuters like the idea of having their own Cat Cup team it was never discussed. If there was a commuter team “who would take home the trophy?” said Schroeckenthaler. Although the chances of commuters having their own team look pretty slim, Schroeckenthaler adds that “The Center for Student Involvement has been pushing for a ‘Commuters Cup,’ so that may be implemented in the future.”

The next Cat Cup event is Melon Ball which takes place on Monday November 22^nd at 7pm.

FAQ: Are on - campus dining services open later on weekends?

The Fall 2010 semester brought about many changes to the dining services at Adelphi University. In order to better accommodate the needs and wishes of students and faculty, Adelphi’s food provider, Lackmann Culinary Services, embarked on a building and menu transformation to the University Center cafeteria and Post Hall during the summer of 2010. Among the many changes that were made, the most noticeable include the newly renovated UC Cafeteria dining area, Nikos Cafe replacement of Sbarros in Post Hall and the addition of the Chee Burger Chee Burger Burger franchise in the UC Cafe. Even though the modifications received a lot of positive attention, it magnified the fact that many students were unhappy about the dining hall hours of operation.

“Ideally the dining services should be open 24 hours,” said Adelphi freshman Felicia Smalls. “If not, they should have longer hours”.

The most popular places to get food on campus are the UC Café, Post Hall, and when all else fails, the C- Store. Many students feel as though the hours of operation of the places that serve food on campus are inconvenient because they are open later in the week and closed earlier during the weekend.

“Cherry Valley is getting expensive,” said Smalls. “I get hungry at 2am.” During the week Post’s Charcoals Grill and C-store are opened by 9am- 1am whereas on the weekend they both open at 5pm and close at 11pm.

Myth: Midnight Madness Starts At Midnight

   Midnight Madness is one of the most anticipated athletic events at Adelphi University. Every year students look forward to the car giveaway, electronics, and cash prizes, as well as performances by the Step, Hip-Hop, Dance, and Cheer Team. Amidst all the buzz about this event that kicks off the official start of basketball season everyone seems to have one question: “does Midnight Madness really start at midnight?”

   “In the past we’ve done it at 10pm so the teams can officially come out at midnight,” said Suzette McQueen, Assistant Athletics Director. “This year were going to start it a little bit earlier so that it will be more convenient for friends and family to attend.”

   

   This year’s midnight madness took place on Friday October 15^th and started promptly at 8pm. The outpour of fans, family, friends, and supporters were not only to cheer on the basketball team but also to honor the women’s lacrosse team with a ring ceremony for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II national championship in the spring.

 

   Admission to attend midnight madness was $3 per person and all proceeds went to The Make-A-Wish Foundation.

FAQ: Is there a ghost in Waldo Hall?

Out of the seven residence halls on campus the one that’s most likely to be in a tale around a campfire is Waldo Hall. The infamous third floor of Waldo has been said to be the home of a female suicide that dates back to many years ago.

From generation to generation there have been numerous variations about what actually occurred on the third floor of Waldo but the only factors that remain constant are: the room (325), suicide method (hanging), and sex of the victim (female).

“I heard that an international student didn’t want to go home so they killed themselves,” said Kevin Vilbig, a junior and 2^nd year resident assistant in Waldo Hall. “I’ve had residents come to me and tell me they’ve heard ghost noises.”

Depending on who you talk to they might reference a tree located next to the ramp outside of Waldo that is dedicated to Liz Fiorella Boggio (1979-1998) who students say is the girl who took her life.

The stories about Waldo’s ghosts and suicide seem to be popular amongst Adelphi students but not amongst the staff.

“I don’t believe ghosts exist. Period. Not just in Waldo,” said Meghan Hudson, Residence Hall Director of Waldo Hall. Furthermore, Guy Seneque, Director of Residential Life and Housing said that since his arrival in 1999 he hasn’t heard of any ghosts let alone a suicide on campus thus helping to put an end to circulation of these myths.

Myth: There's nothing to do on campus

 “There’s nothing to do on campus” is an expression that is not unique to Adelphi University, but is one that has plagued the campus for years. While rated as a "Best Buy" school in Fiske Guide To Colleges for the fifth consecutive year, Adelphi students say the school just doesn’t make the cut when it comes to on- campus activities.

In an effort to stimulate awareness about the 80+ clubs and organizations Adelphi has to offer, the Center for Student Involvement has created an organizational network called OrgSync for students to gain access to what’s happening on campus. Through this network students can search and join organizations that best fit their interests, as well as discover numerous involvement opportunities. Starting with the class of 2014, all incoming freshman will be required to set up an OrgSync account as a part of their registration process during orientation.

Along with CSI, the Residential Life Department Leadership and Development Team is rising to the occasion to increase on- campus participation by starting a new advertising campaign promoting programs that happen in Res Life. Like CSI, Res Life will begin to send out weekly emails starting the week of October 11th to advertise upcoming departmental programs going on during the week/weekends making on-campus boredom a thing of the past.