Volume 91, Issue 12 | April 27, 2011
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Barack Obama’s Report Card in 2012 Election Campaign
2008 campaign slogan “Change,” but what exactly does he want to –––––––––––––––––––––––––– change? What resources must he utilize to achieve these goals? As the 2012 reelection cam- There seems to be so many impaign begins, President Barack portant issues facing the counObama’s leadership capabilities try that many are unsure which are truly being tested. With a obstacles Obama will choose to damaged economy and high unemployment rates, it is no surprise that Americans are now demanding that change be made and voices heard. The question remains as to whether Obama has taken enough initiative to improve the United States’ government and the wellbeing of its citizens. Yahoo! News recently published a “report card” for the president, similar to how one would receive a transcript. challenge. “Even liberals don’t But these grades do not reflect seem to know precisely where the attractive promises of the Obama wants to lead them. It’s 2008 newly-elected president. not a question of goals; it’s a Since his inauguration, Obama question of guts. Where will he has faced many challenges, and fight?” this report card measures how Campaign Team: A. Obama’s well the president has addressed experienced reelection team these issues. shows great promise. They often Political Identity: C. Obama’s do not let small disagreements plans for the country are still un- cause division within the camclear. No one could forget his paign; this, ultimately, makes By LIANA TEIXEIRA STAFF WRITER
them a strong group, capable of withstanding various political beatings by their GOP opponents. Leadership: C. In a Gallop Poll conducted from March 25 to March 27, fewer than half of those surveyed believe that
Institute exceeded our highest hopes.” –––––––––––––––––––––––––– At the event, the three UNH alumni honored with a DistinLast week, the University guished Alumni award were, of New Haven had its twenty- Dolores Ennico, Shelly Stewart, eighth Annual Alumni Scholar- Jr., and Howard Wurzak. It is By CHRISTOPHER WHALEN STAFF WRITER
ship Ball. The ball raised a record breaking $835,000 that will fund scholarships and various programs for the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. President Steven H. Kaplan was grateful for the success of the ball stating, “The generosity of our alumni and friends is always exceptional. However, the response to this year’s fundraiser for scholarships and the Lee
events like this that should remind us that alumni support is critical to the survival of higher education. As students it is important that we support UNH in any way we can. As you may be aware, UNH recently became a Tier One school according to the U.S. News and World Report. This is a huge achievement for UNH. See SCHOLARSHIP page 7
aid,” he said. Referring to North Africa –––––––––––––––––––––––––– and the Middle East, the pope prayed that all citizens, especialVATICAN CITY – Pope ly young people, would “work to Benedict XVI offered an Easter promote the common good and prayer Sunday for diplomacy to to build a society where poverty prevail over warfare in Libya is defeated and every political and for citizens of the Middle choice is inspired by respect for By FRANCES D’EMILIO ASSOCIATED PRESS
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East to build a new society based on respect. He also called on Europeans to welcome refugees from North AP Photo/Ron Edmonds Africa. “In heaven, all is peace and Obama can handle the government, reports Yahoo! News. In gladness. But, alas, all is not so fact, the number of individu- on earth!” the pope lamented als who see Obama as a leader as he delivered the traditional has steadily declined since his “Urbi et Orbi” message from election in 2008. “His advis- the central balcony of St. Peter’s ers will say that Obama wants Basilica to a crowd of more than to fix problems and is a prag- 100,000 that overflowed from matist, and that external events St. Peter’s Square. “In the current conflict in Libhave made it all but impossible ya, may diplomacy and dialogue to chart a straight course and folSee REPORT CARD page 5 replace arms, and may those who suffer as a result of the conflict be given access to humanitarian
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In Easter Message, Pope Urges Diplomacy in Libya
the human person.” Uprisings, repression and civil warfare have triggered an exodus of people to Italian shores as well as other countries in the region. Europe has been split over whether to accept or deport tens of thousands of migrants, many of them from Libya and elsewhere in northern Africa. Benedict rallied to the side of refugees, urging people of good will to “open their hearts to welcome them.” “Here, in this world of ours, the Easter alleluia still contrasts with the cries and laments that arise from so many painful situa-
See EASTER page 6
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MLB Commissioner Visits UNH
py I majored in history. It really taught me a lot of things about –––––––––––––––––––––––––– life. I’d also encourage getting a great education and a great genThe Commissioner of Major eral education.” League Baseball visited the UniIn addition to his job as comversity of New Haven on April 21 to speak with students about his life in the industry. Allan “Bud” Selig flew into New Haven late Wednesday afternoon to give a lecture at UNH sponsored by the university’s Sports Industry Club. First, he sat down with the Charger Bulletin for a quick interview. As a student at the University of Wisconsin majoring in history and political science, Selig always thought he would go on to be a history professor. He was (and is) passionate about the subject, but America’s favorite pastime turned into his career. “I loved baseball,” he said, “and everybody in the world missioner, Selig teaches at both knew it, and nobody could’ve his alma mater and Marquette dreamed that it would’ve come University, where he pursues his out the way it did.” college dreams of educating. A Still, Selig maintained that class he teaches now is called his college education was worth- “Sports and Society, 1960-Preswhile. He told the Charger Bul- ent.” letin, “Here I am, many years “I have an office in the hislater now; I really thought when tory building and every time I I was at the University of Wis- go in there…I wonder what it consin that I was going to be a would’ve been like if I had turned history professor. That’s what I out to have a life a lot different wanted to be. I think it gave me than I could’ve ever dreamed. It a great education, and I’m hap- would’ve been a much different By KAIT RICHMOND STAFF WRITER
kind of life; much more, I guess, sedate given the kind of job that I have.” He certainly would not be traveling to UNH to speak to the crowded Alumni Lounge in
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Bartels Hall, filled with baseball fans, sports professionals, and students hoping to have a future in the sports management field. Selig stepped up to the microphone a little after 7:00 p.m. and told the crowd he was extremely happy to be there after having a long day, undoubtedly referring to the recent transfer of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ownership from Frank McCourt to the See MLB COMMISSIONER page 7