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steadfast). In 1988 one of the two lions on the seal was officially replaced with a lioness. The seal is now the focal point of the “Hofstra Pride” logo. 34 THE HOFSTRA NICKNAMES The Hofstra nickname has also evolved over the years. For decades, Hofstra athletic teams have used the nicknames Flying Dutchmen, Dutchmen, or Dutch. Recently, an additional nickname of The Pride has become popular. We have not changed our nickname. We are both the Dutch (and its variations) and the Pride. The Pride nickname started during the University’s dramatic recovery and growth in the mid to late ‘80’s from a major fiscal crisis during the previous decade. The first consistent use of the word “Pride” relating to athletics started in 1989 when the University’s athletic booster club was founded and called itself The Pride Club. At that time it had no meaning associated with our teams. It was simply consistent with a general feeling about all of our efforts. The Pride nickname has also evolved over the past decade in a more specific fashion than just the expression of the feeling. The word pride is used to describe a sense of having strong self-respect or a sense of accomplishment. But in 1988 the lion on the right side of the shield on the Hofstra seal was changed into a lioness to symbolize gender equity. This, in turn, led to the development of the University mascots — Kate and Willie Pride, a lion and lioness. The two lions led to extensive use of the word “Pride” in talking about Hofstra, as a group of lions is called a pride. In 1995 bronze reproductions of the lion and lioness were added to the campus scenery. In fact, there are now four such pairs of sculptures on campus. However, the evolution continues even further. In 1997, the University purchased a sculpture by Paul Manship of “Atalanta,” a figure from Greek mythology. It is an impressive 14-foot tall figure of a running woman. It is on the west side of Hofstra Stadium. To complement this figure, in 1998, the University commissioned Gregg Wyatt to sculpt a similarly sized figure of a running man. In this case it was a representation of “Hippomenes” who was a central figure in the myth. The myth of Atalanta and Hippomenes relates closely to Hofstra symbology. As the myth goes, an Oracle told Atalanta, as a young girl, that she must never marry. Thus, Atalanta avoided men and devoted herself to the chase. Soon she could outrun any man. Yet because Atalanta was so attractive she had many suitors. To deal with them she imposed an almost impossible condition. She HOFSTRA HERITAGE would only marry one who could beat her in a foot race. While she would be the prize of such a race, the penalty for losing was death. Nonetheless there were suitors and there was need of a judge for such races. Hippomenes was chosen for this role. However, when he saw Atalanta he immediately fell in love with her. Knowing he could never out run her, he sought the help of Venus. Venus agreed, and gave him three golden apples, which Hippomenes was to throw in front of Atalanta during the race. The apples were so desirable it would be impossible for her to resist picking them up, and thus she would lose the race. All this came to pass, and when the race was over and won by Hippomenes, they fell deeply in love and the youth carried off his prize. However, they angered Venus for their failure to thank her. As punishment, she turned Hippomenes into a lion and Atalanta into a lioness. With this strong identification with lions and the multiple meanings of the word pride, our coaches and players, as well as the sports media, have begun to use it extensively over the last several years. Our women’s teams especially are more comfortable calling themselves The Pride, which is genderless, than they are calling themselves The Flying Dutchwomen or the Lady Dutch. The men’s teams are also comfortable with the nickname Pride. However, as noted earlier, we have not abandoned the Flying Dutchmen or formally adopted The Pride. There is nothing wrong with having more than one nickname. It is not uncommon for a school to have two nicknames as institutions such as Yale, Virginia, Georgia Tech and Army have multiple monikers. The bottom line is our name is HOFSTRA. OFSTRA PRIDE WRESTLING
Long Island offers the best of both worlds: it is a suburban haven that is also convenient to New York City. Location, however, is just one of many assets that makes Long Island attractive to both native residents and visitors alike. The people, the sites and the unique geography of Long Island bring people back again and again. Long Island is the largest island adjoining the continental United States. Twenty miles wide and approximately 130 miles long, Long Island is separated from the mainland on the north by the Long Island Sound and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. It measures 100 miles from the Nassau-Queens border to Montauk Point, which lies on the eastern tip of the South Fork. The eastern tip of the North Fork is called Orient Point. The forks are separated by the beautiful waters of the Great Peconic Bay and Gardiner’s Bay. Nestled in the bays between the two forks are Shelter Island and Gardiner’s Island. With a population of 2.7 million Great South Bay people, Long Island has a population larger than 20 states. It has 23 colleges and universities with more than 150,000 students, 127 public school districts with more than 4<strong>05</strong>,000 students and 231 private schools with more than 52,000 students. The region is considered one of the nation’s wealthiest areas with a per household median income of $49,500. The work force on Long Island now exceeds 1.4 million persons, and the region boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. The economy is made up of more than 84,000 businesses, has 50 million square feet of office space, and has more than 1,000 shopping malls. Roosevelt Field is the premier mall on Long Island, featuring department stores and specialty shops, and is only minutes from the Hofstra University campus. The most distinguishing features of Long Island, however, are its scenic beauty and its LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK New York City’s Empire State Building many sites and attractions. It has become a vacation spot for many, a “getaway” from big city hassles and distractions. People travel to enjoy the 1,100 square miles of shoreline on more than 150 different beaches. No area of the Island is more than 15 minutes from a world-class beach. Jones Beach, which lies on the south shore, is a 2,400-acre park with six miles of ocean beach, boardwalk, bay beach, pool, golf and outdoor concerts. It is 10 minutes from Hofstra and, in the summer, students can catch a Hofstra shuttle bus to the beach. In addition, Long Island is home to 20 state parks, 115 golf courses, 95 tennis clubs and 429 yacht clubs and marinas. The active person can enjoy camping, canoeing, bicycling, water skiing, boating or fishing. Others might enjoy visiting any of the lighthouses, the millionaire mansions, the art galleries or one of Long Island’s 14 wineries. The tourist may join the crowd at theaters and gourmet seafood restaurants, or hit one of the many exciting nightclubs. Families might cool off at the beach or the water park. The Hamptons, at the heart of the South Fork, are considered a summer resort area and are famous as the playground community of the rich and famous. Montauk Point Jones Beach Long Island is the place for the sports fan, as well. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is literally across the street from Hofstra, offers concerts, children’s shows and is home to the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders. Belmont Park, home of horse racing’s Belmont Stakes, offers the thoroughbred horse enthusiast an outlet in beautiful surroundings. The PGA staged its biggest tournament – the U.S. Open on Long Island in 2002 (Bethpage Black) and 20<strong>04</strong> (Shinnecock). Heading into Queens, there’s Shea Stadium, home of the New York Mets. Further west, and a short ride via the Long Island Rail Road, is New York City, where students can frequent museums, theaters, retailers, Madison Square Garden, South Street Seaport and more. More than 25 million people visit Long Island each year pumping approximately $2.5 billion into its economy through tourism. Long Island is not merely a place for the tourist, however. Generations have settled down and made their living on Long Island, enjoying the benefits of moderate climate, miles of beautiful beaches, easy access to New York City, and a place to call home. With scores of major attractions and distinctive sites, Long Island has it all for the tourist, as well as the year-round resident. (Courtesy of This Month on Long Island, Island-Metro Publications, and the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau) HOFSTRA PRIDE WRESTLING WRESTLING 35
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