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THE VANGUARD VOLUME LVI ISSUE VIII
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013
SASA’s Diwali captivates audience Annual show shares culture, dance and food with community VANGUARD STAFF WRITER
On Saturday, November 9, Bentley celebrated Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The South Asian Student Association (SASA) performed Jumanji: The Game of Diwali, a stunning expression of Indian culture in which students displayed their true talents of song, dance and acting. The festival of lights is marked by five days of celebration, each of with has a tale, legend or myth to tell. This year the holiday of Diwali took place on November 3, 2013. SASA has held its annual Diwali celebration for more than six years as a way to share their culture with the Bentley community. Diwali began with flags representing of countries from all across the globe being presented in a magnificent showcase. The event consisted of ten separate dances tied together by an overarching skit by the eight MCs. The story
was that a bantering family has car trouble on their way to a wedding. The family is then picked up by two locals, one of whom (played by Jeff Breault) falls in love with the daughter of the family (played by Trisha Pal) and is regularly tripping over in
hopes of catching her affection. The dances of the night were incorporated as the family and the two locals make their way to the wedding, which at some points they couldn’t quite locate, making many stops along the way.
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The first dance was Ishwar Vandana, a classical dance that invites a divine presence which was led in song by Madhumita Narayan. Next up was the aptly titled Bentley H.U.N.K.S., in which guys took a more modern approach to Eastern culture. Trick-or-Treat, the freshman skit employed Bentley humor to arouse more than a few laughs. Fusion, was a combination of Bollywood, salsa, hip-hop and bhangra dance moves and didn’t fail to impress. The freshmen girls took the stage in Dhamaal which employed Ainyavi Ainyavi, Subha Hone Na De, Jahoom Barabar and Salaam e Ishq. Following a brief intermission, seniors lit up the stage for their last Diwali with the energy or new and old favorites, in Senior Showcase. Bentley BizRaas was based on Garba, an Indian form of dance originating from the state of Gujarat. This dance encased the circular movements and spiral
For the remainder of the presentation, Merica spoke about the current state of journalism, entertaining questions from the audience and providing wisdom to those wishing to pursue a career in the field. The fu-
NEWS EDITOR
SEE MERICA, PAGE 6
SEE SATURDAY, PAGE 6
Merica is a 2010 graduate of Bentley University.
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This past Monday, Bentley students and faculty had the privilege of sitting in on the unique presentation, “From Business School to Journalism,” by Bentley alumnus Dan Merica. Merica, a current associate producer for CNN politics, talked to a full audience about his journey throughout college, and his decision to enter the journalism field. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, a six-year-old Merica could not stop asking his mother the question, “Why?” His thirst for knowledge and insight led to his interest in journalism at a young age. During high school he began touring colleges in the Boston area, and immediately fell in love with Bentley. Originally contemplating a management major, Merica pursued his passions through the school newspaper. By the end of his freshman year he was the
news editor for The Vanguard. It wasn’t until his sophomore year while studying abroad that he realized he wanted to turn this passion into a career. Two years later, Merica graduated from Bentley with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. After graduation, he went on to American University, earning a Master’s degree in Journalism and Public Affairs. Throughout college, Merica held several internship positions, using them as stepping stones to his current career. After sophomore year, he worked for a news channel in Las Vegas. As an intern, he ended up covering the smaller stories, but understood that the experience was necessary for any sort of future. “Nothing is beneath you,” said Merica, “use your first internship as a stepping stone.” Using these experiences, and strong networking skills to create contacts, Merica landed an internship at CNN after graduate school. Since then, Merica has worked his way up to associate producer.
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ture of journalism is constantly changing. Merica supports the use of social media to get in touch with sources and share information, but acknowledges
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Diwali featured several dances, including garba.
Alumnus discusses transition from business school to journalism VANGUARD STAFF WRITER
Mandatory make up session for spring 2014 Monday classes During the spring semester of 2014, students who have scheduled Monday classes will find themselves in a mandatory make up session on the first Saturday after winter break, January 25. The spring semester has a relatively high number of Monday holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day and Patriots Day. The idea to utilize a Saturday has generated a negative buzz around campus from both students and faculty, disgruntled by the Saturday obligation. “It wasn’t really an option of happy or not happy,” said Patricia Rogers, University Registrar. “They hated the make-ups last year and this was the best solution. We are required to meet our accreditation standards so it’s what needs to be done.” The Department of Education has guidelines for the NEASC, the accrediting body which oversees universities to determine if they are meeting the minimum standards for the credit which they award to students. According to current regulation, a credit for a course corresponds to one hour of class time and two additional hours of outside class time for around 15 weeks. “Currently we’re on the low side of what is expected for a 3 credit course,” said Rogers. “If we are short by two classes for Monday classes this could cause problems when we are up for accreditation again. We need to make sure that we can show that we are following the federal guidelines.” In addition to fed-
CNN’s Dan Merica returns to Bentley BY Michaela Stephenson
Bentley to welcome students back with Saturday class
CAB Comedy
GrooveBoston
Men’s Basketball
James Adomian and Hannibal Buress bring comedy acts to campus.
GrooveBoston founder and CEO discusses the business logistics of the company.
Team proves strength at annual TipOff Classic.
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November 14, 2013
THE VANGUARD 50th EDITORIAL BOARD Bentley University, Waltham, MA 02452
Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor General Manager
Jeff Breault ‘14 Lindsay Beauregard ‘14 Brian Fuerst ‘14
Copy Editor
Nathan Marchand ‘14
News Editor
Lacey Nemergut ‘14
Campus Life Editor
zack O’malley ‘14
Features Editor
jesse darrow ‘17
Sports Editor Business Editor Photography Editor
Matt gustus ‘14 jasper huang ‘15 melisa kocarslan ‘16
Director of Production and Layout
meagan kalpokis ‘15
Director of Advertising
kevin laryea ‘15
Director of Online Services advisor Journalism Advisor
vicky lin ‘15 Nicole Chabot-Wieferich Director, Student Activities George Donnelly Executive Editor, Boston business journal
Editorial CAMPUS EVENTS
Three events you don’t want to miss
1 2 3 Casino Night
A Night of Sin
Day: Thursday Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Back Bay Host: CAB
Come gamble with fake money for the chance to win real prizes! Black jack, poker, craps, roulette and more games!
Day: Friday Time: 10:00 p.m. Location: EDR Host: Black United Body
Join the Black United Body for another party that you don’t want to miss! Bentley students free before 11:00 p.m. Must have 2 forms of ID.
Relay For Life Kickoff Day: Monday Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Back Bay C Host: Colleges Against Cancer
Come to CAC’s kickoff event to learn how you can finish the fight against cancer! There will be games, raffles and information about Relay!
Editor’s pick Harvest Dinner Day: Wednesday, November 20 Time: 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. LocAtion: Seasons Dining Hall Host: Sodexo
Staff Writers Alex Delong ‘15, Emily Ellis ’15, Billy Fitzhenry ’15, Brendan Gerety ‘17, Ian Giancursio ‘15, Sean Harrington ‘14, Sai He ‘16, Jess Hughes ‘14, Meghan Ryan ‘14, Stephanie Seputra ‘17, Brian Shea ‘14, Michaela Stephenson ‘15, Nick Toselli ‘17 Columnists Julie Delongchamp ‘15, Angela Hart ‘14, Moussa Hassoun ‘14, Kevin Laryea ‘15, Jon Miksis ‘16, Usama Salim ‘17, Al-Mahdi Ebsim ‘17 Production AssistantS Sarah Egner ‘17, Brendan Gerety ‘17, Julie Keedy ‘16, Usama Salim ’17, Stephanie Seputra ‘17 Photographers Virginia Duffy ‘17, Brendan Gerety ‘17, Hongyi Jin ‘17, Garrett Meccariello ‘17, Angela Su ‘17, Mark Tsyporkin ‘17, Alex Yuan ‘17
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EDITORIAL
Things we love about Bentley Each week we decide as an Editorial Board what to write the editorial about. Usually we discuss what we think needs to be updated or changed on campus. We usually like to offer constructive criticism and try to bring attention and ignite change on campus by bringing up these sometimes negative topics. This week, we decided it was time for a change of pace; we’re going to talk about the things we love here at Bentley. In order to do this we came to a general consensus of 10 of our random, favorite and sometimes quirky things we love here at Bentley. Daisy the dog in the ATC: First off, who can’t love adorable Labrador Retrievers ? They are majestic creatures who can put a smile on anybody’s face (unless you are deathly afraid of dogs.) You can always count on her to be lying on the floor of the ATC in Adamian and come running over to you to give you a slobbery kiss if you stop in to say hi. The new water fountains: They are so convenient and oh so green. The water is always cold and you don’t make a mess when trying to refill your water bottle. Now we just need more on campus! Especially the second floor of Smith; that crazy water fountain has a mind of its own. Academic labs: For all of those struggles with
the GBs, to freshman year math classes, IT, economic downturn and writing issues; the academic labs are there to save us. The student tutors provide a great service for those who are struggling with certain topics. We are lucky to have these labs as resources. The paint room: Although the Bubble is no longer in existence, (RIP) we still have the paint room in the Student Center. Whether you use it to make posters for clubs or for a friend’s birthday/job offer, the paint room is a great resource for Bentley students. The reference librarians (and the moving bookshelves): Dewey love librarians? Yes we do! The reference librarians are some of the most helpful people on campus. Having a problem finding that case for GB 110? Can’t find statistics for your GB 320 project? Just one visit to the insightful librarians and they know exactly what database to use, which key words have the magic touch and exactly where that book is you can’t find. And let’s not forget the moving bookshelves. What prospective freshman didn’t pretend they were a Harry Potter character casting spells on the bookshelves? The new lights at the Bentley bridge: With the recent muggings, new lights were recently installed near the Bentley bridge. Walking
to and from lower now feels so much safer, regardless of recent events. The new grand piano in Wilder: In addition to the piano located in the Student Center, students now have another place to unleash their creative side. The piano is located on the stage of the Wilder Pavilion, creating the opportunity for the pianist to pretend they are playing for a huge audience. The heated stairs: For all of us klutzes out there, those stairs not only save facilities’ sanity, but our lives—the threat of slipping and breaking bones is so much less. Spring Day: This is a no brainer. Spring Day is every college student’s dream; music, food, games, bounce houses (aka the giant obstacle course) and karaoke. For you freshies out there who have yet to experience the magic of Spring Day, you just wait. It’s just as good—if not better—as what everybody says. And finally and probably very obviously, Gloria Larson: From her classic, “Welcome, welcome, welcome,” to her sincere smile, all Bentley students are made to feel special by President Larson. Well-loved on campus, we have never heard of another university president who has such an effect on the student body.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
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What are your goals for this year? My goals for this year are to attend all senior class events; Senior Pub Nights, Mohegan Sun, Bahamas, etc.; accept a job offer, intern during spring semester and visit friends at other college campuses
What are you looking forward to this year? Considering I’m yet to have had a true Spring Break at college, I’m really hoping I’m lucky enough to go somewhere warm this year.
How are you feeling about graduation? The idea of graduating is definitely bittersweet. I’m looking forward to entering corporate America and taking advantage of what it has to offer. However, I realize that the last four years I have had at college will go always be some of the greatest times of my life and it will be hard to recreate any of them post-graduation.
What are your plans for the future? “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time” -- Winston Churchill What is your favorite event on campus?
Advice to seniors/ words of wisdom: Two things: Work Hard, Play Hard We all know that the final year of college is hindered by a disease called senioritis. It is important to remember that even
though you are at that golden age, academics should always be your first priority. And if you do choose to slack off, which is acceptable from time to time, make sure you at least have a job offer first. Second, don’t throw all your eggs in one basket When it comes to applying for jobs senior year, don’t count on that one dream job. Even if you have an inside connection within the firm, don’t start spending that signing bonus you think you’re going to receive. Hedge your bets, and apply for multiple job opportunities. You might even be surprised to learn that your dream job might not even be that spectacular after all. What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at Bentley? Despite the strong fundamentals I have been fortunate enough to develop at Bentley, I think the most valuable lesson I have learned while being a student here is that you make your best friends in college. My mum always told me this in high school and I’m lucky to have such a strong circle of friends here at Bentley. I’ll definitely be staying in touch with all of them post-graduation.
STUDENT CONDUCT SUMMARY November 7 - November 13 23 Total Number of Cases 27 Total Number of Individuals Involved 0 Individuals Dismissed from Responsibility 27 Individuals Admitting Responsibility 4 Number of individuals found responsible by Conduct Board 7 Number of educational sanctions given 0 Number of Work Sanctions 8 Number of Parental Notifications $500 Cash total of fines given 17 Number of students given a Verbal Warning 8 Number of students put on Written Warning 2 Number of individuals put on Probation 1 Number of individuals put on Disciplinary Probation 0 Number of individuals who lost 15 housing credits 0 Number of individuals who lost 30 housing credits 0 Number of individuals put on Suspension (Housing) 2 Number of individuals put on Suspension (University) 0 Number of individuals expelled Provided by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
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Soc-car ers in the United States, who A student called University would make the top five? UnPolice last weekend to report doubtedly, you would start that they had witnessed two with New Jersey, right? You’d students kicking a vehicle in have to. Sure, New York might Lot 17. It is clear that these be on there, Wyoming would students took make the cut until the phrase cars are inN U I V Y E E R L S T “kick the troduced I TY BEN tires” a little there and too seriNebraska ously…you just kind of are not sucks at evsupposed erything… to literbut without ally kick the a doubt; VE AND INFO R car, guys. It MassachuE S is just an exsetts would pression that be pretty close means to learn to the top of the THE D VAN GU AR a little bit about it. list. Our drivers are With that being said, skilled, but we’re just we’re pretty sure these massholes. Last Wednesguys don’t have the brain ca- day, a staff member found that pacity to learn much about any- out firsthand when she was hit thing…so maybe you should by another staff member’s car just stick to using your feet. in the Rauch cutout. An officer ran over to speak to the motorDid We Miss Something? ist, who got away with a slap Alright, we have a ques- on the wrist. The officer then tion for you all. Last Saturday politely reminded the pedestrian evening (November 2), there that stop signs, yield signs, stop were several students taken lights and blinkers are purely into Protective Custody. In fact, optional here in the Bay State. University Police stopped taking Next time, she’ll know. students to Newton Wellesley hospital and instead went to Mt. Some Kids Never Learn Auburn…seemingly because A Collins Hall resident inthey were out of room. Also, formed campus police of a we noticed hundreds—actually, burning smell in her room. She wait, this is Bentley—dozens of then realized that the smell was girls dressed in neon stumbling from the joint that her roommate their way about campus. Was was smoking inside the room. there some sort of major event That must have been a fun conor something? Possibly a face- versation to have with Campus melting, raging dance party in Police… the Dana Center? Was it fun? Please clarify, because we’re We Gotta Fight…for the very confused. Right... On the first night of NovemArtwork by Bentley Students ber (a Friday night, mind you), Last weekend, a staff mem- an RA informed dispatch of a ber called University Police to group of students gathering report inappropriate drawings near the front door of Copley on a public board in the Student South. Silly students, don’t you Center. Now, we have a bit of know that we don’t have the a quandary here: on one hand, right to gather? Oh, wait…Freewe have our President telling dom of Assembly is kind of prothe world how Bentley is the tected in the First Amendment, perfect mix of business and “lib- isn’t it? Well, that’s awkward… eral arts.” On the other hand, as soon as a Bentley student Howl at the Moon decides to get their da Vinci on, This past Tuesday evening we call the police. Now, it may at approximately 6:03 P.M., a be that this art includes pictures University Police officer was noof various forms of genitalia… tified of an unwanted guest on but so does Michaelangelo’s the soccer field. The guest was David sculpture! We beg you: panting heavily, had abnormally let the drunken Student Center large ears and had gray hair artists do their miraculous work. coming out of every orifice of its body. Upon hearing this deNot Glad You Came scription, it was clear to the offiThings got pretty scary in cer what had happened: one of Cedar Hall last Thursday night. the economics professors esPolice received a call about an caped Adamian and had wanunwanted person and respond- dered down to lower campus. ed to the scene right away. As The officer grabbed the nearest it turns out, students were un- Paul Krugman article as well as happy that there was an RA on a promiscuous photo of Milton duty! (GASP!) Earth to fresh- Friedman and headed down men – leaving your door open to coax the lost soul back to is great for floor camaraderie safety. However, upon his arrival and all that jazz, but when the to the field, he discovered that red cups come out, don’t be the unwanted guest was not an afraid to maintain a certain level economist at all… but rather a of privacy. coyote. Classic mix-up. The Real World of Road Rules If you had to make a list of the states with the worst driv-
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What are you involved in at Bentley? I am a First Year Seminar Peer Facilitator and I’m involved with the Residence Hall Association, Conversation Partners Program and I play intramural sports.
Homecoming weekend is always a favorite of mine but I have to say that RHA’s Breakfast by Moonlight tops the list as well.
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EDITORIAL BOARD ELECTIONS Wednesday, November 20 9:30 P.M. BACK BAY A Editor In Chief General Manager News Editor Features Editor Business Editor Director of Production Director of Online Services
Managing Editor Copy Editor Campus Life Editor Sports Editor Photography Editor Director of Advertising
If interested in a position, email a letter of interest to Jeff Breault, Editor In Chief at breault_jeff@bentley.edu. All staff members are welcome to attend and vote.
Bentley beginnings
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THIS WEEK IN BENTLEY HISTORY
Harry C. Bentley
There are so many reasons to celebrate Bentley this year. The Class of 2017 marks a milestone as Bentley’s centennial class. The Vanguard continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary as the official student newspaper on the Bentley campus. This semester we will be sharing noteworthy stories about Bentley’s past from the archives of The Vanguard.
34 Years ago this week Originally published November 15, 1979
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BY KATHY ROCHE Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity finished their approximately 280 mile First Annual Keg Roll at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, November 14. About 25 brothers ran and walked the 280 mile route from Greenwich, Connecticut to Bentley College campus. The event began on Friday, November 9. According to Keg Roll Chairman, Wayne Watson, the brothers netted approximately $2,000 to be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The found of St. Jude’s is entertainer Danny Thomas, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Due to city regulations, the roll was unable to begin at the
Rye, New York site as originally planned. Instead, six brothers began the roll in Greenwich, Connecticut. The runners were met in Westport, Connecticut by three other brothers in a van donated by Pawtuxit Valley Transportation Company. TKE members followed the route from Greenwich to Stratford, Connecticut on November 9. From Stratford on the 10th, the brothers continued to Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Westerly, Rhode Island was the destination on Sunday, November 11. The brothers arrived in Providence on the 12th, followed by Dedham, Mass., ending at Bentley on the 14th. Throughout the route, brothers assumed alternating keg rolling shifts. Upon crossing the Rhode
Island State line, the TKE members were welcomed by a police escort which accompanied them across the state. The brothers rested each night upon reaching their destinations. Watson indicated that throughout the roll the latest arrival time was 7:30 p.m. Howard Johnson’s sponsored two motel rooms at each location for the brothers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were provided daily by McDonald’s. The keg rolling participants were welcomed at the Waltham common by the assistant mayor. A letter from Waltham Mayor Clark was read to the brothers. The event received wide media coverage. Channels 8 in New Haven, 12 in Providence and 5 locally broadcasted portions of the keg roll. Also, the Boston Herald and National
Lampoon were present along the route. Watson indicated that the people along the route were encouraging and cited few setbacks. The brothers
experienced difficulty with the keg handle, but were able to compensate. Also, the runners were rerouted through Bridgeport, adding another ten miles.
New stairs make parking more accessible.
27 Years ago this week
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Originally published November 20, 1986
Originally published November 19, 1987
Volleyball team ECAC bound Circle K dorm storms After a sensational 36-2 regular season, the Bentley College women’s volleyball team has been selected for the ECAC Division II Championships for the second straight year. Coach Sandy Thompson’s team is seeded third in the tournament, which will be held this weekend at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The Falcons will face second seeded East Stroudsburg University (of Pennsylvania) in a semifinal contest at 2 p.m. on Friday. In the other semifinal matchup, number one seed Navy will
square off against fourth seed Lowell at 8 p.m. on Friday. The championship game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday with the consolation fame preceding it at noon. Bentley, at 36-2, has the best record among the four competing schools. Navy is 37-10, East Stroudsburg is 25-10 and Lowell has won 29 of their 37 matches. The Falcons, who have only lost to Springfield and Albany State, are coming off an impressive 3-2 win over traditional power New Haven last Thursday. Bentley has been led by
Northeast 10 player of the year (and three time Falcon of the Week honoree) and first team All-Conference middle hitter Jennifer Ghiz. Thompson, the NE10 Coach of the Year, has also received strong performances from her other starters, Renee Renda, Jennifer Bates, Emilie Joerg and setter Sue Kosh, the NE10 Rookie of the Year. Said Joerg, “I’m really excited about going down to Maryland to play We’ve got a real strong team and we’ve got a good chance to gain some more respect around the nation.”
This file photo shows the main dining hall in LaCava Campus Center, where the main eatery was once located. The space was converted to the EDR when the current Student Center opened in 2002.
for mile of pennies On Thursday, November 13, 1986 the Circle K Club held its second annual Mile of Pennies drive in the lower cafeteria. Many passers-by were very surprised at the amount of pennies that Circle K members had collected, and some were even more surprised to see members spending hours laying the pennies out in a mile. When questioned by one student as to why the members were trying to make a mile of pennies, past Circle K president Kenny Dioron responded, “We’re trying to make a statement. Just about everyone is willing to collect money for charity, but not everyone is willing to spend hours doing something like this.” On Tuesday, November 11, Circle K members braved the snow to go “dormstorming” and collect pennies and any other money from the resident students. Then, when Thursday morning came, the members began laying out the pennies on risers in the lower cafeteria at 9:30 a.m. and finished at 3:00 p.m.
Thena bout three hours were spent rolling and counting the pennies and miscellaneous coins and bills. The grand total was $560.22. This money will be donated to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma institute in Boston. The Pediatric Trauma Institute serves an important function. The Institute transports children who are victims of trauma to the Institute and then provides for their treatment and rehabilitation. Trauma kills fifteen thousand children yearly and permanently disbales another 50,000 children. The Pediatric Trauma Institute attempts to reduce these staggering statistics in the New England area by providing 24-hour service to all children without regard to whether or not the children’s parents can pay for the service. The Circle K club would like to thank all students, faculty, and staff who donated to the Mile of Pennies drive and helped Circle K top help the Pediatric Trauma Institute to continue to provide quality service to children who become victims of trauma.
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that as much as social media can help the field, it can also hurt it. As technology improves, it is important for future journalists to establish his/her name. “Your name becomes your brand,” said Merica. With technology, people can create domains or social media accounts. According to Merica, aspiring journalists often ask the question, “Why does anybody care about my writing?”
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steps that kept the high energy crowd jumping with the beat. The Runway Rendezvous was a fashion show that had a little something for everyone followed by Bhangra, which displayed several types of dance that are a tradition in the Punjab region of India. SASA president Parita Amin recognized her Executive Board for all of their effort and time that was required to make the event a success. By the final performance the music was masked by the roar of the crowd for The End of the Journey, a Bollywood style dance that
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The key: make people care. If the passion for journalism is there, it will often translate to the writing. For Bentley students interested in journalism, Merica encouraged the audience to “break out from that norm,” if it meant following a dream. Merica acknowledged that a Bachelor of Arts at one of the nation’s top business schools was not the most common choice, but that it was what he wanted. There was a point where Merica considered transferring, but he knew that
Bentley, and the strength of the arts department, could give him the foundation he needed to pursue journalism. Merican pointed out the relationship between business and journalism in business publications, such as Bloomberg, and the financial departments that keep publications profitable. “There’s a place for everyone,” said Merica, reminding the audience with what he called the “age-old cliché.” Simply, “do what makes you happy.”
perfectly encapsulated the night. Student dances ran the gauntlet of diversity, some even continued into the isles of the audience! Narayan recalls, “My favorite part was getting to hang out with SASA! There were so many people I hadn’t met yet, even being a senior. My favorite dance was bhangra because the music and the dance was so high energy and it felt so good when we all got the moves right.” Members of SASA contributed countless hours to prepare for the show. Members wrote the MC script, painted the backdrop, choreographed dances, created music mixes and helped advertise the event.
In the days before the event, members were up until the early morning hours to finalize details. “I loved being a part of a wonderful organization that, year after year, brings the South Asian culture to everyone on campus, helping them experience something new and exciting that they would otherwise probably never experience,” said senior Trisha Pal, SASA Treasurer. “What separates our Diwali show from all the other events on campus is that students choose to come to this show to enjoy a colorful cultural show. I am proud to leave such a powerful legacy to continue at Bentley after I graduate,” said Pal.
SASA presented Jumangi: The Game of Diwali on Saturday, November 9.
Monday classes will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014.
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eral guidelines, the university recognizes that lesser Monday classes cause a problem for classes with multiple sections. Students in sections whose class doesn’t meet on Monday receive additional material. Last semester, the university attempted to hold make up classes during activity period and the Monday morning 8:30 block. “Last year, we tried to be innovative and have the makeup classes on Monday morning and Monday activity period,” said Rogers. “This was a complete disaster. Some students
and faculty were in class from 8:30 a.m. in the morning until 9:50 p.m. at night. In theory it sounded great, but it was not conducive to learning.” The make ups last year were also unpopular with faculty and staff. However, given the number of Monday holidays and current placement of spring break, the university’s only other option would be an adjustment to the block schedule. “My guess is that we’ll be looking at options on what changes need to be made to the calendar to accommodate the contact hour requirement this year for it to go into effect for 2015-16,” said Rogers.
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Adomian and Buress had audience in stitches Campus Life editor
This past Friday, the Campus Activities Board hosted James Adomian and Hannibal Buress for the annual Fall Comedy Show in the Koumantzelis Auditorium. Adomian, as seen on the television show Last Comic Standing, started off slow with the crowd, getting a few laughs as he poked fun at the auditorium’s namesake and the culture of a business school. However, the student audience quickly warmed up to the comedian when he pulled out his repertoire of jokes centered around his particular sexuality. The jokes, while maintaining a respectful air about them, didn’t attempt to avoid any certain popular culture stereotypes and the students seemed thankful for that. The audience’s appreciation for Adomian’s openness about the whole thing was palpable and the comedian seemed to be enjoying himself as well. Mid-way through his set, he had the full attention of every student of the room as he skillfully segued from one joke to the next.
Buress was the second to note the awkwardness of the Koumantzelis Auditorium as a comedic venue and the lack of a strong female presence at the event saying, “Is this an all-guys school?” much to the delight and embarrassment of the crowd. Known for his off-and-on role on the hit NBC comedy series 30 Rock and appearances on late-night talkshows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Conan. Buress seemingly had the crowd ready from the start indicating that the opener had done his job well. At the end of his performance, the headliner pulled something out of left field. As Buress began to rap, a group of three students seemingly wearing leotards and tutus appeared on stage and began to dance behind him. Seemingly unfazed by the obviously planned, yet very, very strange addition to the show, the comedian cut the music and ordered them to continue dancing, much to the amusement of the audience. Most of Buress’s set, while extremely funny, could not be printed here. “Hannibal was a great choice as he added some diversity to a traditional
standup routine with his use of a personal DJ,” said CAB comedy co-chair Emily Williams. “I personally was laughing to the point of tears, so in my opinion, he did a great job!” Despite getting off to a rocky start, the show was a resounding success with great performances from the two come-
dians and expertly handled logistics done by CAB. “Ben Dunsmore and I were very happy with the Comedy show this fall, but really have to credit our committee made up of students for pulling off a successful show,” said Williams. “The committee narrowed down our choices for the headliner in the
summer and chose our opener from more than 10 comedians. On the night of the show, they worked set-up for more than 4 hours, stood outside in the cold for line control and ticket distribution/collection for more than 300 students. We really couldn’t have done it without their help!”
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James Adomian (left) and Hannibal Buress (right) at CAB’s annual fall comedy show.
Culture Fest 2013 celebrates diversity at BentBY jess hughes
Vanguard Staff Writer
Between the GrooveBoston dance, Thanksgiving break and students finally being done with midterms, November is always a great month at Bentley. One of the traditions that truly sets this month apart from the rest is the annual Culture Fest! Culture Fest is a two-week program that encompasses cultural, educational and social events among Bentley students from all around the world, allowing participants to learn more about different backgrounds and to promote cross-cultural understanding on campus. Culture Fest is co-organized by the Center for International Students and Scholars and the Multicultural Center. Additionally, there are over 20 other organizations at both the graduate and undergraduate level that host and partake in the individual events. This year’s Culture Fest kicked off Saturday, November 9, with the Day of Service, followed by Diwali at night. Diwali was presented by SASA, the South Asian Student Association. The theme of this year’s show was Jumanji and there was a packed crowd for the performance, which was followed by a dinner. Another fan-favorite event is the Food Fest, which was held Monday, the 11th on the third floor of LaCava. This event gathers many of the cultural organizations to come
together to offer food representing their respective cultures. Hundreds of students attended, enjoying colorful and vastly varied plates of food from all over the world. Another event that will be coming up is the International Power Hour, Thursday, November 14, during which students are welcome to learn more about Bentley’s international community from the Center of International Students and Scholars while enjoying refreshments and power bars. Also on Thursday will be “Guess the Straight Person” in the Blue Line at 7:30, which will allow students to challenge the stereotypes that are associated with the LGBTQ community. Thanksgiving dinner will be taking place at Seasons on Wednesday, November 20, which is always a huge hit among the community. Though it is towards the end of the Culture Fest, the whole program does not end until after La Raza, Bentley’s biggest cultural pageant, which is Saturday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the EDR. For a list of all of the great events that Culture Fest is composed of, be sure to check out Bentley’s Events page, as well as the flyers that can be seen all around campus. Make sure to check out at least one of these events, as you will be sure to not only have a great time, but also learn something new about another culture!
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CAMPUS VOICES
Ender’s Game: Out of this world
Falcons share their thoughts.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? gerard bernazzani ‘14 MaJOR: cfa
I’d like to go to Italy because I’m Italian and I’ve never been.
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The International Fleet’s battle school is located in outer space. Travis vigneault ‘15 MaJOR: economicsfinance
Narnia, because I can.
Melissa Cobas ‘14 MaJOR: Economicsfinance
Turkey because of the historical sites. It’s a culture I would like to see.
brandon forde ‘16 MaJOR: cis
I would go to the Bahamas to visit my family.
BY stephanie seputra Vanguard Staff Writer
In 1985, Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term, Israel began to withdraw its troops from Lebanon and Orson Scott Card bestowed the gift of “Ender’s Game” on the world. Fast forward twenty-eight years to 2013: we have seen another president sworn into a second term, Israel and Lebanon continue to have conflicts and Card’s “Ender’s Game,” at long last, receives a movie adaptation. Ender’s Game revolves around the story of the anything but ordinary, Ender Wiggins. A shy boy with an exceptionally gifted mind, Ender was brought up in a family with close ties to the International Fleet (a parallel to our government.) But even though his siblings were just as intelligent as Ender, they were not able to make it to the next rounds of training due to (SPOILER) reasons. Thus the International Fleet believed that if Ender could be trained to be a balance of the positive characteristics of his siblings, he could be the Earth’s greatest commander. You might be wondering, “why would the Earth need a commander?” In the world we
live in today, the word Formics is devoid of any and all meaning. But in Ender’s world, Formics is the antithesis of mankind. Ever since the aliens’ attempt to invade Earth, which consequently put the human race in jeopardy, the Formics had then morphed into man kind’s ultimate enemy. Seeing that mankind is more than likely to have future conflicts with the alien species, the International Fleet decided that the best course of action for them is to prepare an army to protect Earth from future Formics attack; the plan being to train and groom the best able minded young children as soldiers. Fifty years after the invasion, Ender Wiggins enters into the world. From the very first day that he entered into the International Fleet’s program, Colonel Hyrum Graff had never let his sights off of Ender. Throughout the years, Colonel Graff continued to watch Ender’s progression in the International Military – one event leads to another and the Colonel finally decided that it was time for Ender to graduate and enter the highly coveted Battle School. The Battle School is a state of the art facility, which was created by the International
Fleet to train the best of the best prodigies in the art of battle – both physical and theoretical. Admittedly, part of the curriculum does include boring rocket science stuff. However, the Battle School is situated in outer space, just barely within the Earth’s orbit, so I suppose that merits a few science courses. Interestingly enough, the real actors and actresses of Ender’s Game were actually sent off to a “space camp” to train under the guidance of real NASA astronauts to prepare for the battle room scenes. In the “space camp,” they learned how to move in zero gravity environments and even experienced the wonderful feeling of weightlessness. Plot-wise, it might sound rather cliché. Some of you might even think that you’d rather wait for the next Star Wars movie, for your next dose of Sci-Fi wonder. But Ender’s Game is more than just a story of an amazing youth coming into his own abilities. Incredible visuals, coupled with amazing characters and a timeless theme, this movie will definitely not disappoint. With an estimated budget of $110 million, Summit Entertainment and Gavin Wood put a lot of thought into the visual aspect of the movie, notably the zero-gravity battle scenes (which were utterly astonishing to watch). Moreover, the characters of Ender’s Game are not only lovable, but also relatable. There are several relationships in this movie that we can certainly relate to and hopefully learn from. The question of morality, in and of itself, is especially stressed throughout the movie. Worst case scenario, you will at least enjoy the cast of Ender’s Game which features the likes of Asa Butterfield from “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” and Harrison Ford, who acted in “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones.” So if you have 114 minutes to spare, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to go to the nearest cinema and experience Ender’s journey for yourself.
Jerry Lan ‘17 MaJOR: undecided
Dubai because it sounds exotic and luxurious--plus, there are seven star hotels there! I would love to study abroad there and live in a place like Dubai.
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Colonel Graff monitors Ender’s progress over the years.
ENTERTAINMENT
Television for your brain BY meghan ryan
Vanguard Staff Writer
November 14, 2013
CAMPUS VOICES
Falcons share their thoughts.
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Time is the ultimate asset of any college student, especially for students at a business school like Bentley. In their four years, some students dedicate their lives to winning the Business Bowl, others aim for getting straight 4.0s and some others even succeed in starting businesses out of their dorm rooms. All this makes it difficult to justify spending hours at a time on such a frivolous pursuit as watching television. However, TV doesn’t have to be a completely mindnumbing activity. There are plenty of programs out there to stimulate new thinking and won’t prompt the disdain of your friends when you tell them that “Honey Boo Boo is the best!” “Shark Tank” (Fridays at 9 p.m. on ABC): This is recommended watching for any Bentley student. In this reality television program, aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to the “sharks” or wealthy investors. Though it does exemplify all of the cheesy stylistic effects that most reality shows do (cue shocked close up face shots and dramatic music), the sharks do give advice and ask questions that are worth keeping in mind for any business student. This show is part of the “Dragon’s Den” series of programs, so called after the BBC version of the show called “Dragon’s Den,” clips of which can be found online. The original program that these programs are based off of is a Japanese show called “Money Tigers,” going along with the theme that entrepreneurship is a predatory business. “The Pitch” (AMC): Not to be confused with the hit teen movie “Pitch Perfect.” Another reality show, this program is very interesting for those in marketing and media fields. Watch as ad agencies creatively compete against one another to gain accounts for some of the most lucrative businesses. Season 2 just
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Mallory mclaughlin ‘17 MaJOR: undecided
American - I like simple foods with a little bit of variety, I don’t like extremely exotic stuff where everything is mixed in.
The Sharks of ABC’s business realtiy TV show, “Shark Tank.” wrapped up its last episode at the beginning of October, but it’s still possible to find it online. “The Men Who Built America” (History Channel): This Emmy-winning miniseries aired last year on the History Channel, but is still fantastic and relevant television programming for anyone who has any interest in business, technology, or drama. The documentary takes a dramatized look at the lives of such American innovators as J.P. Morgan, Thomas Edison and John Rockefeller (the real Rockefeller, not the one the Lifetime movie’s about). Though the show is a History Channel program, at no point in time does it feel like something you’d have to be forced to watch. It’s interesting and informative and breathes new life into the business dramas of a century ago. Perhaps the History Channel will even follow up the success of this program by discussing the women who helped build America. “MythBusters” (Discovery Channel): Even if your formal science education ended with your NASC requirement, “MythBusters” is an entertaining watch. Follow special effects specialists Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage along with a team of builders, artists, folklorists and more take on our society’s prevailing myths using the scientific method. Nearly every episode includes
some sort of explosion and it’s worth watching just to see the amazing creations that come out of the Mythbusting teams’ capable hands. “What Would You Do?” (ABC): “WWYD” exists as a hidden-camera mini-series within the ABC specialty series “Primetime,” and features a number of moral scenarios in which viewers and passers-by must decide whether to keep silent or speak up. Past situations the show has featured include a club promoter banning people from entering a new bar based on their appearance, a sketch artist creating bad pictures for customers and a waitress being sexually harassed by her boss in front of customers. After the bystanders choose whether to interject themselves in the situation or not, host John Quiñones, discusses their choices with them and talks with psychologists and sociologists to help explain the bystanders’ behaviors. The show tries to keep their situations relevant, taking many straight from the week’s headlines and prompting the viewers to question what they would do in the same situation. These TV programs and others can help start conversations, teach skills, stimulate thinking and eliminate some of the guilt that comes with watching TV during a midterm week. Happy viewing!
krystian bester ‘16 MaJOR: Marketing
American - I love steak.
erin shannon ‘15 MaJOR: isac
Mexican - I like spicy food!
trisha pal ‘14 MaJOR: Economicsfinance LSM: global perspectives
Indian - because my mother is the best cook in the world!
dina durutlic ‘14 MaJOR: marketing LSM: media, arts, and society MINOR: idcc
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Serbian - because my mother is the greatest cook in the world!!!
Members of Fuller Brush Company’s staff in a scene from AMC’s TV show “The Pitch.”
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The art of versatility and logistics that is GrooveBoston BY Jasper Huang Business Editor
Two weeks ago, but definitely still fresh in the minds of Falcons all around campus, GrooveBoston returned for their annual, over-the-top Halloween dance party. Right before the Halloween rager kicked off, the Vanguard was able to sit down for an exclusive interview with the founder and CEO of GrooveBoston, Bobby Dutton. According to GrooveBoston’s website, their mission and goal are, “to create LEGENDARY dance parties by combining massive-scale production with professional in-house talent.” – They also say to let them worry about the technical stuff and they mean it. Dutton, who has not always been in the business of legendary dance parties, began work on the production side of things. When asked how he saw the opportunity to launch a company that is literally a mobile dance concert, Dutton said that, “the big epiphany was looking at ‘real production equipment’ and ‘proper’ sound and lighting systems. I was the little guy working on concerts at the time, coiling cables at four in the morning after a concert in the mud and I loved it.” It was through those experiences, working behind the scenes on large scale produc-
tions, that Dutton says gave him the expertise and the know-how to really understand the equipment, as well opening doors for him into the professional lighting and sound industries. A decade ago when Dutton was DJing frat parties on speakers and systems out of stores like Guitar Center, he realized that, “there was this huge gap between Guitar Center type production and even entry-level ‘real’ production, that was where the moment came.” Dutton wanted more people to be able to experience the music and industry he loved, yet because Dutton knew the technical aspects and ins-and-outs of the concert-scale production industry – he also knew that financial barriers to pull off large-scale concerts was incredibly high. “There’s twelve speakers for the mains, six subwoofers for reinforcing the front-fill and another six for the VIPs. They range from about $1,300 to $32,000 apiece – and then there’s the amps to power them,” says Dutton, referring to the setup for Bentley’s Vitality tour. Tens of thousands of dollars invested into sound alone doesn’t even yet cover GrooveBoston’s intense and spectacular lightshow; with everything ranging from LED floods, giant projection screens, lasers, haze and CO2 and the largest Disco Ball on the East Coast.
Where does all this gear come from, then? What are the costs of owning, of transporting and setting up this tremendous concert? GrooveBoston’s remarkable business model, cost management and logistics planning is what truly makes it shine in their industry. The heavy duty sound and lighting productions that go into creating a GrooveBoston concert is only half the battle. In the grandeur of the lights and sounds, the logistics of getting all of the gear and equipment to the concert venue is often overlooked – but GrooveBoston has it covered. “People often forget that this is our full-time job and divide and conquer is a huge thing. We have entire departments devoted to getting everything there on-time and ready to go. Operation and Logistics are the two key departments that take care of this – all of the equipment is tracked and accounting for and come transport and build day, a logistics sheet is finalized and contains down to the minute everything that’s happening today.” The Vanguard was able to get a glance at said logistics sheet and it was nothing short of aweing. Everything from when volunteers were scheduled to arrive, to which route equipment trucks were taking and who was driving which truck was all laid out. When asked how Dutton
decided what gear to invest in when launching GrooveBoston, he answers, “there was a time when I would have told you that the plan was to own everything. I love all this gear and I understand a lot of this gear, but it’s not practical. You’re either versatile, or you’re specialized.” Dutton says that GrooveBoston owns some of their gear and in fact, the six speakers GrooveBoston used for the VIP stages were once their entire sound system. But despite some ownership of gear, versatility is the name of the game for GrooveBoston and Dutton says that he would hate to be limited in production size simply by what they own. “It’s not a matter of what the budget is, or what we have stocked in the warehouse… It’s a matter of how do we make it look and sound right in here.” Instead of choosing to own it all, or specializing in something, Dutton has chosen instead to leverage his connections and networks through his work in the professional production industries and to partner with the biggest and best in production sound and lighting systems. “It’s important that our partners are highly integrated into our process. Not only do we want to hear what the students want, but we want to hear what the lighting and sound companies are excited about. A lot of our innovations you see in that room is because
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of the rich relationships we have with our vendors.” Dutton cites his technical background in behind-the-scenes production for why GrooveBoston isn’t “an extra cook in the kitchen” when it comes to dealing with vendors, allowing companies full creative freedom in helping GrooveBoston design and build out the legendary concert venues that attendees expect of GrooveBoston. “We won’t deliver anything less than a legendary dance party,” says Dutton, “we often bend over backwards to deliver on that promise and to develop trust and loyalty we often offer huge discounts just to show clients what experience they’re getting. And because we don’t make money on tickets, we can budget out our shows based on the level of experience we want to provide.” Ultimately, Dutton attributes GrooveBoston’s success to its powerful brand image and of its promise to never settle on the mediocre and to always deliver a legendary dance party. And in his business – or in any business, to deliver the very best, Dutton says, “it’s really the relationships, both internal and external. Figure out how you’re going to divide and conquer – how to get the right people in the right places and to empower each of them to do a good job at what they’re doing.”
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McPhail visited Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. JENNA MCPHAIL
gold coast, australia
an adventure I’d never even dreamed of until the week prior to my departure. When we weren’t donning wetsuits and fins, we were left to enjoy the wonderful meals the crew provided or catch some sun from the desk of the boat, which had a hot tub built right into it. As a freshly certified scuba diver and friend to all things living underwater, I could not have asked for a more thrilling and fun-filled weekend – I would even argue it was the best one I’ve ever had.
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Half of the Great Barrier Reef has disappeared in the past thirty years, so this past weekend, I felt very fortunate to experience it from all angles. Twenty-eight of my closest friends and I set sail on Australia’s famous Whitsunday islands for three days to experience all that the Reef has to offer - and boy, did it offer more than I expected. The water surrounding
us was the richest shade of aquamarine imaginable and the sunsets were taken right from the postcards in the marina’s gift shops. We spent the majority of our daylight scuba diving and snorkeling in some of the world’s most beautiful and populated reefs, surrounded by schools of gorgeous brightly-colored fish and even a handful of friendly sea turtles on our last day. The on-board scuba pros took a small group of us to go scuba diving at night,
Connor took a trip to Sydney, Australia.
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for the first time and was instantly hooked. That night, we only slept a few hours because we were picked up at one in the morning and drove two hours to an active volcano. We started our hike bright and early at three and we made it to the top for the sunrise. The view at the top of the volcano was breathtaking. We could see mountains, coastline, rice farms and much more of the beautiful landscape of Bali. We ate eggs and bananas cooked in the steam of the volcano. It was a special experience. The rest of the weekend was spent lying on the beach, learning some of the local culture and reflecting how great studying abroad is.
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been What has ite your favor and trip so far why?
My favorite trip so far in my abroad experience is my trip to Bali, Indonesia. Many people have heard of Bali from the famous book and movie, Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Everything discussed in the book, from the yoga on the beaches to the beautiful waterfalls and volcanoes are all true. The first day in Bali, my friends and I spent the day on the beach where we ate fresh fruit and bought little trinkets. Everything is no more than a few dollars; Southeast Asia is incredibly cheap. Bali is famous for some of the best surfing in the world. I surfed
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Coulter hiked to the top of a volcano. Shannon Connor gold coast, australia
Although I still have a lot of places to visit, so far my favorite place has been Sydney. It is ranked the second best city in the world and has over 4 million people! My first thought was that it was similar to NYC but cleaner. It has the best of both worlds with the city life and the beach! The people were so friendly and there were dogs everywhere which makes for the best combination. I seriously could picture myself living in Sydney for a couple years just because I was so in love with it. On our trip, we were able to explore the city and did a ton of walking. The first day, we saw the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. We all walked on the sides of the bridge which gave us a great opportunity for pictures. After this, we went to this awesome gift shop that had everything Australian you could imagine. That night we dressed up and went on a Halloween Boat Cruise on the Sydney Harbor. It was such a great time and
the views of Sydney at night were to die for. On Saturday we went to the Blue Mountains. It is a historic landmark in Australia and we were fortunate to see them while all of the bush fires were happening. That evening, we went to the most popular night club in Australia called “Home.” This place was huge and had a great view overlooking the harbor. On Sunday, we took a ferry across the harbor and explored Manly and Bondi beaches. We were able to watch our friends surf and just relax. Bondi Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Australia and we were able to see an Art Show during our time there. I was also able to meet up with a friend from Australia that went to Bentley! It was definitely a great weekend. These next two weeks, however, may top them because I am going to the Great Barrier Reef and then meeting my sister in New Zealand and Fiji! I honestly cannot wait and am looking forward to what lies ahead.
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SCRATCHING THE SURFACE
Political Disclosure Very few forums exist at Bentley that allows students to discuss politics in a free and open way. Compared to other schools -- mostly liberal arts schools -- we fall far behind in creating a positive and open environment for students to discuss their political views. As a society, we are often told to shun politics whether it is from family events, dates or other settings. Friends rarely discuss them because no one wants differing political views to distance roommates or your wingman. While there certainly is some wisdom to the advice, these notions have also had the effect of creating an almost apolitical student body with very few willing to talk about important political issues. The apolitical environment is also a result of political apathy whereby many students aren’t interested in politics, don’t know enough about what goes on and aren’t really interested. Thankfully, there are a few organizations on campus that work to provide those opportunities. The Bentley Republicans and Bentley Democrats allow students to join and talk with like-minded individuals during their meetings and events.
MOUSSA HASSOUN A senior majoring in management.
If politics piques your interest, there are some organizations in Bentley that you can join! If students don’t identify with either side, the Bentley Speech and Debate Society (BSDS) engages students in political and social debate without one particular bias (full disclosure: I’m President until the end of the semester). Other organizations like the Women’s Center or offices like Residential Life hold small and large events during and between election years to discuss social issues that affect students. In the spirit to engage more students in political and social discourse, the Bentley Speech and Debate Society invited the Bentley Democrats and Bentley Republicans to come together for
a “Political Roundtable” that was held last Wednesday night. We held the event last year with great fan-fare and have decided to replicate it each semester. At the event students came together and the BSDS moderator introduced the group to specific questions about political and social issues. The purpose of the event was to create an open political environment with neither side felt the need to defend their political parties. Democrats could speak out against any politician on the spectrum, as could any Republican. The moderator asked the group about the government
shutdown, the NSA spying, Chelsea Manning leaks, Obamacare and much more. Some subjects like NSA spying and privacy severely broke through parties and built unlikely allies between libertarians, liberals and conservatives. Other issues like gun control divided the room by the traditional ideologies. Despite these differences, everyone remained respectful of all participants’ views and we engaged in some important topics that are rarely openly discussed on campus. For students who haven’t had the outlet, the Political Roundtable was an opportunity to have fun and learn from others while
explaining why they believe what they do. Soon, on Tuesday Nov. 19 we’ll be having another political event: Republicans vs. Democrats Debate where both organizations will go head to head in Wilder for students to better understand the debate surrounding the country’s most important issues. Unlike the Roundtable, students on stage will be expected to represent their national parties and their priorities to educate students and hopefully have a more informed opinion if ever confronted with any of these issues. For any students unsatisfied with the apolitical environment on campus and want to attend events because of personal interest (not solely motivated by raffles or extra credit) the Bentley Democrats, Bentley Republicans, or Bentley Speech and Debate Society are great organizations to join. We all look forward to seeing you around, at any of our events, or any of our group meetings.
STATE OF THE UNION
Why Chris Christie Could Be the Next President of the United States bers of his own party, especially those on the libertarian wing, have helped label Christie as a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only). Despite these attacks, the national Republican Party must realize that Christie is their best shot at winning the 2016 Presidential Election. In the blue state of New Jersey, the Republican Christie did the unthinkable: he cap-
tured a majority of the Hispanic and Female votes and even attained 32 percent of the Democrat vote. Not only does this underscore his broad popularity among the people of his state, it demonstrates his appeal to groups who are traditionally not Republican voters. In the increasingly diverse and dynamic country in which we live in today, Christie’s moderate position on the
American political spectrum gives him a very honest shot at the presidency. However, in order for Christie to have a realistic shot at becoming the President of the United States, he will need to gather enough national support from his own party. Beginning in 2010 with Christie’s first gubernatorial victory, we have seen a pragmatic and likeable gov-
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For some years now, there has been a lot of speculation about Republican Governor Chris Christie running for the Oval Office. In the liberal-leaning state of New Jersey, Christie has defied all odds and effectively won over the hearts and minds of his people. In his most recent gubernatorial election which took place last week, Christie demolished his Democratic opponent Barbara Buono and attained an impressive 60 percent of the vote. Now, the greater question remains: will the rest of the country be captivated by his charisma in 2016? Though adored by the Republicans in his home state, Christie came under fire at the national level last year for his harsh criticisms of Republicans in the House of Representatives who “failed… to [ease] the suffering of the people of [his] state” in the wake of the Hurricane Sandy disaster. At the same time, he was also attacked by fellow Republicans for praising President Barack Obama’s leadership and timely response in addressing the needs of the people of New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy. Such criticisms directed by mem-
Will the rest of the country be captivated by Christie’s charisma in 2016?
JON MIKSIS A sophomore interested in finance ernor who is always ready to fight for the people of the Garden State. Christie’s nononsense attitude has helped earn him the reputation as a blunt and charismatic leader. Since becoming governor, he has worked tirelessly with Democrats across to aisle to improve the condition of his home state: his proactive leadership in steering bipartisan negotiations has led to a balanced budget each year as well as increased funding for New Jersey’s schools. If the Republican Party is to be up against a heavy-hitting Democratic candidate such as Hillary Clinton in 2016, they will need a strong candidate who can emulate the competencies of the 55th governor of New Jersey. Fortunately their search for a powerful contender should not take too long, as Christie has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to garner the dual-party support necessary to be competitive in a national election.
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THE INTERNATIONAL REPORT
Climate Change Talks “This means I will voluntarily refrain from eating food (during this conference) until a meaningful outcome is in sight,” stated Naderev Sano, Climate Change Commissioner of the Philippines. Sano gave the United Nations Climate Talks an important jolt. Sano’s pledge on the first day of discussions in Warsaw, the Polish capital was made “in solidarity with [my] countrymen who are struggling to find food back home” in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda -- known to the world outside the Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan. The brute force of Typhoon Haiyan has caused death and destruction on a staggering scale. With the highest wind speeds recorded at 235mph (380kph), meteorologists say further analysis may end with Haiyan being declared the strongest tropical cyclone (hurricane, storm or typhoon) to make landfall. Delegates responded to Sano’s speech with a standing ovation. This may mean little however. Last year, at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP18) in Doha, Sano, who
was the Philippines’ lead negotiator, broke down in the middle of his speech while explaining the severe impact of Typhoon Bopha on the Philippines. He got a standing ovation. The outcome of that set of talks was best described by the Economist, “No progress today, but a slightly better chance of progress tomorrow.” It is widely accepted in the scientific community that single extreme weather events like Typhoon Haiyan cannot be conclusively attributed to anthropogenic climate change. However, according to a U.N. climate experts panel, there is a 95 percent chance that mankind is the main cause of recent global warming. Various estimates suggest that, the world is headed toward a 2°C rise in temperatures within a few decades. According to the World Bank, developing countries will need as much as $100 billion per year over the next 40 years to adapt to this change. Additionally, said countries will need $140 billion to $175 billion for emission reduction projects by
2030, money which is not particularly forthcoming in the current economic climate. The economic crisis and its implications mean global warming has fallen in government priority lists across the globe. Interestingly, the economic slowdown has contributed to reduced greenhouse gas emissions in some countries. The expected outcome of the climate change talks is for progress to be made towards a legally binding 2015 international climate agreement with defined greenhouse gas emissions restrictions for countries. Despite stagnancy on the global front, the world’s biggest producer of greenhouse gases, China, is taking measures to reduce its carbon footprint. In June, the country launched a carbon emissions trading system. The carbon emissions exchange, a capand-trade scheme, sees companies buy allowances if they want to exceed prescribed carbon limits. That companies participating in the provincial system currently account for less than 1 percent of
China’s carbon dioxide emissions means the program, which the government aims to make nationwide before 2020, cannot be expected to make a material impact on Chinese pollution now. Last month’s smog in the Chinese city of Harbin and some areas of northeastern China led to school and highway closures. The smog made global headlines and highlighted the necessity of the Air Pollution Control Action Plan which the government announced in September. The plan which aims to reduce coal’s share of China’s energy mix by 65 percent in four years prohibits the construction of new coalfired power plants in the three most important metropolitan areas around Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. The plan also aims to reduce particulate matter in the North China Plain by 25 percent. Particulate matter, a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets (aerosols) found in the air, can have adverse respiratory and cardiovascular effects when inhaled. It is not all plans and min-
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A junior majoring in economics-finance.
iscule scale actions in China; some actual progress has been made. The Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre recently released a global trend emissions report which revealed Chinese emissions increased by 3 percent last year, a positive statistic when compared with increases of around 10 percent in previous years. The attributed reasons for the rate decrease were the expiry of an economic stimulus package which increased energy prices at half the rate of GDP and a 23 percent increase in capacity and output of hydroelectric power. The hope is that the Warsaw climate change talks have a positive concrete outcome. In the words of Naderev Sano, “We can fix this. We can stop this madness. Right now, right here.”
RANDOM THOUGHTS
The Legend of Problems Whenever we see a Ferrari pass by, or lay our eyes on a mansion, we secretly hope we had the lifestyle of the owner; Money, a lavish lifestyle and no problems. And it’s at the last one where we go wrong. No problems. No matter who you are or what you do, no matter where you live or where you go, you’ll always face problems. From the most powerful man on the plant, the President of the United States, to the beggar with the small stature, we’ve all got something in our lives that keeps us awake at night. Being a person who loves helping others, I’ve learnt one thing over the years; one of the biggest problems in the world is disappointment. Whether it be disappointing yourself, the people around you, your family or friends or those who mean more than the world to you. Some of us learn to adapt to our problems. We work around them. We incorporate them into our lives and treat it like a normal everyday scenario. Others cry it out, let it live for a little while and in the end let it go finally. These two methods are fairly short termed. They last at maximum a day or so and then you go about living your life as if nothing happened. And it’s fine really, till the next problem
arises. Then all the past starts re-surfacing. Little by little and one by one the problems start hatching from the eggs you forced them into. Truth is, you haven’t helped yourself. You buried your problems and they’re now coming out. The reality is that you never tried addressing them properly, you just thought about them and after a while let go. You threw the boomerang, and came back and hit you in the face. But even after this, people keep on going. They get back up, brush themselves and keep walking. I can see the fake smile on their face; I can see the sor-
row and the pain in their eyes. I understand them, I get where they are coming from. But that path leads down a single road. The brain is sophisticated beyond our imagination, but there is so much 8 pounds of meat can take before its hardware snaps. Some of us can take it more than others, but still, you’ll reach a point of psychopath-ism. You’ll come a single point where you start to lose it all. You either couldn’t be damned anymore or accept it, or you let it take over you and let your problems make irrational decisions that you’ll regret all your life. Maybe your problems don’t come back all at once. Maybe
Find your way out of your maze of problems before it buries you.
they take time, or maybe they just need that trigger, that one last straw or that one big thing that sets light to the hay. Here is where the spiraling starts. You start going into deep depression modes and you lose yourself in your sorrows. You start feeling bad. You start hating yourself for all the mistakes, and you blame yourself for what’s going on in the world. You pick up the weight of the world along with yours on your fragile shoulders and off you go, because you need to make something right to cover up for all the wrong that’s happening in your life. You feel like if you can’t help yourself you have to help
USAMA SALIM A freshman with an undecided major. those around you. And that’s the most positive spin on it. I’ll admit it, my life story in buried in each one of the things I’ve just talked about. I’m somewhere between broken and whole, and it’s not just me, a lot of those around me are the same. Somehow I believe those neck deep in problems attract others of their own ‘kind’. But I’ve realized, going about everyday like nothing happened and everything’s alright isn’t the solution to the problem. We need to grow up and own up to these problems. We need to understand the severity of the matter, or else one day that damned boomerang is bound to come thrusting back and we won’t have time to evade. It’s up to us to salute our problems goodbye, wave at them as they pull away from our bodies and become separate identities. It’s not up to the neighbors that we casually say hi to when we pass by, or the co-workers/best friends that we meet every day, it’s to us. It’s up to you and me to bury that horse in the ground.
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Falcons open season with wins of 29 and 40 points BY Matt gustus sports editor
a career-high 34 points. Despite Concordia listing six players on their roster at 6’6” or taller, McFarland was able to have his way down low, shooting 16 for 21 from the field. Included in those 16 field goals were two three-pointers, which McFarland has shown he is fully capable of knocking down. With his 16 field goals, McFarland set the record for the most field goals made in the friendly confines of the Dana Center and was only one shy of tying the most field goals made by a Falcon in a game regardless of location,
a record set by forward Jim Fuerst back in 1971. Against Wilmington, junior forward Andrew Shaw did his best McFarland impression by shooting 80 percent from the field. The majority of his damage was done behind the arc, as Shaw went six for eight and finished with 22 points. Also contributing offensively for the Falcons was senior guard Jasper Grassa who averaged 15.5 points for the weekend while grabbing six boards, two steals and dishing out five assists. The other Northeast-10 team in the tournament,
Merrimack, also was victorious in their two games against the duo of CACC teams. Friday, the Warriors pulled away from Wilmington in the second half, winning by a comfortable 13 points. On Saturday, they quickly erased a 19-point deficit and went on to win by 10. Bentley won’t play their Northeast-10 foe until December 4 but were able to get a good look at them this weekend. As the team heads into their conference schedule, they will be looking to carry the momentum from this weekend.
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In their annual Tip-Off Classic, the men’s basketball team came out flying, cruising to dominating wins over Concordia College and Wilmington University. With solid ball movement and patience, the Falcons were able to get great shots on almost every possession. As a result, the team finished by shooting over 53 percent in each game of the weekend. On the defensive end, the team looked solid on all accounts. After allowing
Concordia to shoot just 36 percent, the team locked down even further, limiting Wilmington to just 25 percent shooting the night after. Another reason the Falcons were successful was that they were effective in limiting turnovers, especially in the early parts of the game. Sophomore point guard Alex Furness and freshman point guard Matt Barr combined for only three turnovers during the weekend while sharing the main ball handling duties. Against Concordia, sophomore forward Tyler McFarland was on fire, netting
The Falcons claimed victory over both Concordia College and Wilmington University in their annual Tip-Off Classic.
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Gladiuk uses NHL Camp as motivation
No ‘sophomore slump’ for Andrew Gladiuk. BY billy fitzhenry Vanguard Staff Writer
With their record sitting at 2-7, the Bentley hockey team has had its fair share of struggles during the early portion of its schedule. However, one player who has had no early season issues is sophomore forward Andrew Gladiuk. Coming off of a season where he was named the Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Year, Gladiuk has exploded out of the gates eradicating all doubts that he would be a victim of the dreaded “sophomore slump.” Gladiuk currently ranks second on the
team in goals scored with five and sits in fifth on the team for points with a total of six. Due to his success in his first season with the Falcons, Gladiuk was invited to participate in the Vancouver Canucks Development Camp over this past summer. For six days over the summer, Gladiuk trained with 40 other players in an NHL environment in order to boost his draft stock and improve himself as a player. When asked about the experience, Gladiuk said that it was “amazing.” According to Gladiuk, “It was kind of surreal to put on Canucks gear and step out onto the ice at Rogers
Arena. I’d grown up watching the Canucks all my life and getting a chance to be there was very exciting. It was cool to see how a pro organization is run and to experience some of the perks that come with being with an NHL team.” Gladiuk went on to describe how the experience of participating at a prestigious camp like this was motivating. “It was a big motivator to get a glimpse of what life as a pro is like,” said Gladiuk. “Getting the chance to play with some very good players was good as well. It really elevates your own game when the caliber of play is so high.” Though Gladiuk was flattered with his invitation to an NHL summer camp, he is still not sure what his plans for the future are. “I haven’t made any specific plans for my future after Bentley” said Gladiuk. “As of now, I am just focused on helping this team win games and get to where we know we should be in the league. It really depends on what options come my way. If an opportunity to play pro after my time here presented itself I would be excited to do that.” If Gladiuk continues to produce the way that he has been, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get a shot at playing in the NHL.
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What experiences have shaped you over your four Bentley years? Sylvia: I have had so many awesome experiences over the past four years…it is hard to pick any one in particular that has shaped me as a person. Winning the NEISDA Championships during my sophomore year was a huge moment for us and was truly a representation of how hard everyone had worked. I look at being a part of this team as an experience in its own right and it is one that I know has positively shaped me during my time here at Bentley. We swim miles every day at practice and I have realized over the years that nobody in that pool pushing themselves as hard as they can is doing this just for themselves. People swim at Bentley for the team that we have and competing alongside a group of guys with the same mindset is one of my favorite parts of swimming here. Belanger: Over my four years at Bentley, the two things that stand out the most about my experience are winning our New England Championships in 2012 and going abroad to Manchester, England. Rallying around the team to come from behind in a meet we didn’t think we could win is a feeling that will stay with me forever and is something I have been looking back on a lot this year. I learned so many things about myself and the world when I went to England for three months and it inspired me to go see as many new places as I can from now on. Lewis: Aside from being on the swim team, I have been fortunate enough to be part of OAS Tutoring. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to work with other students and be an active contributor to the Bentley community. Beyond the wonderful feeling of making a difference in someone’s time at Bentley, it is even more rewarding to learn from other people’s experiences and give me a new perspective on
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NE-10 STANDINGS
School NE-10 Overall American Int’l 8 1 0 8 2 0 Stonehill 8 1 0 8 2 0 New Haven 7 2 0 7 3 0 Assumption 6 3 0 6 4 0 Merrimack 5 4 0 6 4 0 Bentley 4 5 0 5 5 0 LIU Post 3 6 0 4 6 0 Southern Conn. 3 6 0 3 7 0 Saint Anselm 1 8 0 1 9 0 Pace 0 9 0 0 10 0
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Behind an incredible display of leadership, the 2013 men’s and women’s swimming teams are expected to compete for a chance to win the NE-10 championships. The captains for the 2013 swim season are seniors Steven Sylvia, Peter Belanger, Caroline Lewis and Amelia Suda. To honor their careers, The Vanguard interviewed them to highlight their most memorable accomplishments and allow them to share who they feel has most influenced their careers. The captains also shared their expectations for this season, each with a unique perspective on the potential of his or her team. While they will surely be missed, each of these captains is most deserving of time in the spotlight thanks to the amazing contributions they have made to the Bentley swimming program and their impact is sure to be felt many years into the future.
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Four seniors hope to lead the swim teams to NE-10 championships. things.
expectations?
Suda: I have been fortunate enough to have many great experiences here at Bentley. The one that has really shaped me was my experience in Vienna, Austria in the fall semester of my junior year. I was nervous going abroad to a country I had never been before by myself. However, this experience really opened my eyes to different cultures. I was fortunate to travel to various countries in Europe and meet people from all over the world. I personally think this experience has taught me to be more accepting of others and be more independent.
Sylvia: There is a very motivated bunch of guys this year and for good reason. It has been 4 years since the Men’s team has won the NE-10 Championships and that would make my class the first in almost a decade to graduate without having won that meet at least once. I have high expectations for this group; we’ve been putting up some of our fastest times ever for the beginning of the season and the men’s team is bigger than ever this year. It’s not every year that 14 new faces walk onto the pool deck ready to swim and I look forward to having a real shot at winning the NE-10 meet come February.
Which people have served as your role models? Sylvia: All of the swimmers that have served as captains over the last three years have acted as positive role models for me during my time here. Being a senior and a captain myself this year, I have a much greater understanding and appreciation for what the captains of years past have done for the team. Much of the positive culture and competitive success that the team enjoys today is thanks to the example that past captains have set. Lewis: The senior class my freshman year really made an impact on my experience at Bentley. They welcomed all of us new freshman into the team and contributed to the family atmosphere that the team has always had. As a senior this year, I want to make sure that the new members of the team have the same positive experience that I had as a freshman. Suda: The captains my sophomore year were great role models for me. They always motivated the team, especially during times when practices were very hard. I always looked up to them when I was feeling frustrated with swimming or school. I appreciated how positive their outlook was on swimming and school. How are you motivating this year’s team and what are your
Belanger: This year, Steve, Amelia and I motivate by setting our goals high and working hard together in and out of the pool. The men’s team had a rough start at 0-2, including a loss to a rival that came down to the last few events, but we still have the best team I’ve seen in my four years and we’ve all been able to focus on the positives. On Saturday, we came back and won a big meet against Roger Williams, which felt great. At the end of the year we’re hoping to put up a fight with Southern Connecticut for first place at the NE-10 Championship. Lewis: The girls’ team is a little bit smaller this year than in the past, but it is a great group of girls that work really hard every day. Everyone is extremely motivated to perform well and the great team dynamic makes everyone want to work hard for the success of the team. This year, we are seeing some new teams that we have never swam against before, which is very exciting and I expect that we will maintain a winning record and be a contender at NE-10 championships in February. Suda: The team this year has great chemistry in the fact that everyone is motivating and supporting each other. I have a really positive outlook on the team’s future success because we work hard as a team and we are really motivated by each other’s swims. If one person swims fast, everyone else gets fired up to do the same.
FIELD HOCKEY NE-10 STANDINGS School NE-10 Overall LIU Post 10 0 0 20 0 0 Merrimack 9 1 0 13 5 0 Stonehill 8 2 0 18 3 0 Bentley 5 5 0 11 8 0 Adelphi 5 5 0 11 9 0 Saint Anselm 4 6 0 6 11 0 Southern Conn. 4 6 0 5 14 0 American Int’l 3 7 0 8 10 0 Assumption 3 7 0 7 11 0 St. Michael’s 3 7 0 6 12 0 Franklin Pierce 1 9 0 3 15 0
MEN’S SOCCER NE-10 STANDINGS School NE-10 Overall Southern N.H. 13 0 0 18 1 0 Merrimack 10 2 1 13 4 2 Southern Conn. 9 3 1 10 5 1 Le Moyne 8 5 0 11 7 0 Franklin Pierce 7 5 1 8 8 2 Bentley 7 6 0 8 8 1 St. Rose 5 8 0 8 10 0 St. Michael’s 5 8 0 5 10 0 American Int’l 4 7 2 6 8 3 Stonehill 4 8 1 5 10 1 Assumption 3 8 2 5 8 2 New Haven 2 11 0 2 14 1 Saint Anselm 1 12 0 2 14 0 Mass.-Lowell 0 2 0 1 6 0
WOMEN’S SOCCER NE-10 STANDINGS School NE-10 Overall St. Rose 12 0 2 19 0 2 American Int’l 11 1 2 15 2 2 Adelphi 9 1 4 13 2 4 New Haven 8 4 2 11 5 3 Merrimack 8 4 2 10 6 2 Saint Anselm 7 5 2 8 7 3 Assumption 5 4 5 7 5 5 Franklin Pierce 6 6 2 7 8 3 Southern Conn. 5 7 2 7 9 2 Stonehill 5 8 1 5 11 2 Pace 5 8 1 5 12 1 Southern N.H. 4 7 3 7 8 3 Le Moyne 3 9 2 5 10 2 Bentley 1 11 2 2 12 2 St. Michael’s 0 14 0 0 16 0
VOLLEYBALL NE-10 STANDINGS
School NE-10 Overall New Haven 13 0 0 22 4 0 Bentley 10 2 0 16 8 0 St. Rose 9 3 0 17 4 0 Adelphi 9 4 0 17 11 0 Stonehill 8 4 0 16 12 0 Merrimack 8 4 0 14 13 0 Franklin Pierce 8 5 0 13 7 0 Southern N.H. 7 6 0 12 11 0 American Int’l 7 6 0 13 15 0 Southern Conn. 5 8 0 17 12 0 St. Michael’s 4 9 0 12 11 0 Le Moyne 3 9 0 9 15 0 Saint Anselm 2 11 0 7 19 0 Assumption 2 11 0 5 17 0 Pace 0 13 0 4 25 0
HOCKEY NE-10 STANDINGS School NE-10 Overall Air Force 3 1 0 5 3 0 Connecticut 2 0 0 3 2 1 American Int’l 2 0 0 2 3 0 Mercyhurst 2 0 0 3 6 1 Holy Cross 2 0 0 2 6 0 Niagara 1 1 1 1 6 1 Robert Morris 1 1 1 1 6 1 Rochester Inst. 1 2 0 1 5 2 Bentley 1 2 0 2 7 0 Canisius 0 3 0 2 5 0 Sacred Heart 1 3 0 2 7 0 Army 0 3 0 1 6 0
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The club hockey team has only lost six games in 3.5 years. BY Matt gustus Sports editor
Over the last four years, the Bentley Club Hockey team has posted an incredible record while flying somewhat under the radar on campus. The team, which is an entirely student run group, is comprised of a number of hockey enthusiasts who share a common bond; a love for Hockey. “It’s fun to be able to continue to play competitive hockey, more than just in beer leagues,” said senior defenseman Ethan Thomson, who has been a member of the club hockey team throughout his four years at Bentley. “We give up a lot of our Friday and Saturday nights for games but it really shows the love for the game each of us has. It’s a sport you never give up and we do our best to keep playing for as long as we can.”
During his time with the team, Thomson has seen the club be quite successful. Since Thomson’s freshman year, the team has only lost a combined six games. As a result, expectations for this year’s team are extremely high. “Our expectations every year are to compete every night and come out on top,” said Thomson. “We have lost only six games the last three years and we aren’t looking to add to that this season.” So far this year, things have been going as expected. The team has remained undefeated while winning in dominant fashion in each of their first five games. “So far we are 5-0 with 43 goals for and nine goals against,” said Thomson. “We finally had our first competitive game last Saturday against Suffolk University and came away with a 4-0 win.” While the season is still
FALCON FACT:
.833 The women’s volleyball team has posted a dominant .833 winning percentage in their conference so far this season. With their win Tuesday night, the volleyball team clinched a first round home match in the Northeast-10 Playoffs. The team will wrap up their regular season with away matches Friday and Saturday.
young, the team is focused on improving in any way they can. One of the team’s main goals is to make connections with each other off the ice to improve their play on the ice. As Thomson explained, “the team is still a little new so over the next few weeks we are really trying to get everyone to gel together and get a little team bonding in.” On the business side of the club, one of the biggest issues facing the team comes from their struggle to gain recognition on campus. Regarding club sports, Bentley has a policy that prohibits recognition of club sports for which there is a varsity equivalent. As a result, the team is unable to get the publicity and funding that other club sports are offered. “Bentley has a policy to only recognize an athletic club that they do not offer as a varsity sport,” said Thomson. “Since we have a Division I hockey program, [Bentley] feels that team provides everyone who wishes with the option to play hockey.” For several years, the rule is one the club hockey team has been trying to fight. “Each year, we attempt to talk to the school about being able to use the Bentley name, but haven’t produced anything yet. It has been a constant struggle, one that we will try again this year just in hopes to give the students here a better chance to continue playing competitive hockey,” said Thomson. One of the most profound impacts that this rule has on the team is that they cannot use the Bentley name. Therefore, the team cannot enter any organized leagues,
which is where the most competitive teams can be found. “We have 12 games left this season and some of those should be more competitive,” said Thomson. “It’s tough to get games against competitive teams because we are not recognized and can’t get into a league. We do our best to play good teams.” On their schedule, a few games are highlighted as the ones the team is most excited for. In what is becoming a competitive but friendly tradition at Bentley, the club hockey team will face off against the varsity men’s lacrosse team on December 4. “We had a packed rink 2 years ago and unfortunately lost in a shootout,” said Thomson. “This year, we are hosting the game at the Waltham Veterans Rink on Totten Pond Road. It should
be a great event and a ton of kids will be coming out to support each team.” Also on the schedule for the Falcons are two matchups with a rival the entire Bentley community loves to hate. This coming Monday, the Falcons will travel to Wellesley, MA to take on the Beavers of Babson College. “Babson is always a fun game because of the business school rivalry,” explained Thomson. “They usually bring out a lot of drunken fans and it usually gets a little rough out on this ice. It’s always fun to have a packed house, as it just gives a little more intensity to the game.” Later in the year, the Falcons and Beavers will square off in Waltham on February 1. As their season cranks up, the team is excited for what lies ahead and is motivated to show all that they can do.
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Club hockey team plays for the love of the game
The club has been fighting to be officially recognized on campus.
FALCON OF THE WEEK TARA DOOLEY CROSS COUNTRY
T. dooley YeAR 2015 HOMETOWN Lee, MA
Junior Tara Dooley (Lee, Mass.) is this week’s Falcon of the Week after becoming the first Bentley University woman to capture the NCAA Division II East Regional championship since Julie Doherty a dozen years ago. Dooley, after finishing second in both 2011 and 2012, captured this year’s title with a 6,000-meter time of 21:19.2, finishing 36.9 seconds in front of runner-up and teammate Amy Varsell (Burlington, Conn.). Dooley was named the 2013 USTFCCCA Division II East Region Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year and was previously recognized as the Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year in the Northeast-10 Conference. The strong efforts by Dooley, Varsell and Ashley Nichols (8th place) helped Bentley qualify for the NCAA Division II Championships, which will be held in Spokane, Wash. Nov. 23.