THE HOFSTRA
CHRONICLE
HEMPSTEAD, NY VOLUME 93 ISSUE 3
TUESDAY OCTOBER 14, 2025
KEEPING THE HOFSTRA COMMUNITY INFORMED SINCE 1935 NEWS
Overnight@Hofstra provides commuters a place to stay on campus By Mark Lussier STAFF WRITER
“Overnight@ Hofstra,” a pilot program allowing commuter students to pay to stay on Hofstra University’s campus overnight, began on Monday, Oct. 13. The program is run in partnership with The
Division of Student Enrollment, Engagement and Success. The launch of the overnight program coincides with the start of Fall Fest, allowing commuter students to participate in nearly all activities without worrying about getting home. The program aims to provide commuters a space to stay on campus overnight when needed. In an email sent to students, reasons commuters may utilize the program were outlined as “[Staying] late for classes, projects, or rehearsals, [wanting] a safe option during
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Residential Life and the
Mark Lussier / The Hofstra Chronicle
Overnight@Hofstra will provide rooms in residence halls for commuter students to rent overnight.
OPINION
Are Black people safe on campus? By Veronica N. Wakefield ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
I, a Black woman, was repeatedly called the n-word by three white men in front of my dorm on Sept. 25. In light of recent events, I no longer feel safe as a Black person on campus. I was walking back to my dorm Thursday evening when
I walked past three white men. As I climbed the ramp up to Alliance Hall, one of the men called out “SYBAU” (which means shut your b---- a-- up), followed by the n-word. Confused by the statement, I turned and found the three men laughing at me.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano’ hits a high note at Hofstra A&E
By Kat Powers S TA F F WRI TER
Opening night for Hofstra University’s drama department’s production of “Lend Me A Soprano,” an adaptation of “Lend Me A Tenor,” had the audience belly laughing for nearly the entire performance. This 1930’s farce invited viewers to forget their day-to-day lives and settle in for a rollercoaster of a performance. This slapstick comedy did not hold back, nor did the actors. Junior theater arts major Audrey Pratt played Lucille Wylie, the manager of an opera company putting on the French opera, “Carmen.” In the play, Mrs. Wylie attempts to coordinate Italian opera star Elena Firenzi’s (Bree Lily-Rose Kuliga) one-night-only performance as the lead soprano. Many of the characters spend the duration of the story perpetually stressed
out, namely Jo (Sydney Barnas), Mrs. Wylie and Elena. True to a farce, and consistent with many of Shakespeare’s comedies, “Lend Me A Soprano” features mistaken identities, outrageous comedy and seemingly innocent innuendos sprinkled throughout. While Mrs. Wylie’s assistant Jo attempts to keep the show together and maintain some semblance of normalcy, it becomes difficult when she is forced to step up and play the opera’s title role after Firenzi is nowhere to be found. This tale of twisted fates and over-thetop shenanigans will worm its way into any viewer’s heart. The messy relationships between the characters are engaging, especially when guessing who will end up with whom. Elena’s sensual Italian soprano foils Jo’s mousy, relatable brunette.
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SPORTS
Women’s soccer dominates on Senior Day
By Ethan Poole SPORTS EDITOR
The Hofstra University women’s soccer team braved the elements on Sunday, Oct. 12, to beat Drexel University 3-0 at Captains Field. The Pride improved to 5-2-7 overall with a 2-1-3 conference record – which is good for nine points and third place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) North Division. Drexel dropped to 1-3-2 in conference with a total record of 2-5-8. The Dragons now sit last in the North Division.
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Joe Orovitz / The Hofstra Chronicle
Hofstra has won two of their last three matches.