April 18, 2017
Volume 98, Issue 24
West Haven, Conn.
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Students Give Feedback on First Bulletin Months Using myCharger “How user-friendly do you find myCharger?” Briefs News Res Life launches a diversity project pg. 5
Sports Winning streaks for UNH BBall and SBall pg. 10
A&E
“Please rate the following qualities of myCharger”
This week is the 10th annual Record Store Day pg. 12
Opinion Why I’m not going to the science march pg. 19
Student Life
Class of 2020 hosts a concert for and by freshmen pg. 23
Full story with results on page 4
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UNH Professor Included in Most Students Enjoy myCharger Choate Report on Sexual BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
A
t the end of March,
on myCharger. Another question students were asked was their experience with IT support during the transition to myCharger. While 48 percent of students
The Charger Bulletin conduct- didn’t use any services for
Misconduct BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
I
n a New York Times
article from April 13, it was
ed a survey on the myCharger
help, 44 percent said that
system that replaced insi-
their troubleshooting experi-
deUNH as the student and
ences were some degree of
mary Hall, a private boarding
faculty portal. The survey
positive.
school in Wallingford, CT say-
asked questions about the
user-friendliness of the site,
In the survey, students also had the chance to talk about
revealed that a report was published by Choate Rose-
ing a dozen faculty members committed sexual misconduct against students.
as well as the satisfaction of
what ideas they had regarding
certain aspects of its opera-
things they would like to see
tion.
the 12 teachers to be named
from myCharger. Students
in the report, and although
pointed out some gaps in the
University representatives
Of the 246 students who
responded to the survey, over
transition that they noticed
Charles Timlin is one of
could not confirm that Timlin was the professor in question,
56 percent, or 138 students,
were missing, compared
had a very or extremely user-
to the insideUNH system.
friendly experience. With
Student RSO’s are currently
Residence at Lyme Academy,
the ability for myCharger to
not able to access programs
the Fine Arts College at the
remember your username and on myCharger like SSBanner
password, students agreed
and EMS. Originally, RSO’s
that the sign-in process is
couldn’t login to myCharger
much easier.
at all, which has since been
Although, not as many stu-
dents believed that myCharg-
er is better than insideUNH,
with students giving an aver-
fixed. Another suggestion was for a mobile app to compliment the online portal, as well as
age of 3.16 points on a scale of the ability to customize the
he appears in the University directory as a Practitioner in
University of New Haven. He also has a Rate My Professor page for the University and Southern Connecticut State University. An email was sent to students on April 15 from Provost Daniel May describing the situation and what was being done on the University’s end. May acknowledged
five. Students gave an aver-
home page, while another
that the University is investi-
age score of 3.54 out of five
student said, “it just takes
gating the situation and that
when asked if it was true that
everything they needed was
some getting used to.”
the instructor has been placed on administrative leave pend-
ing our investigation. “Although we conduct a
The report outlines the allegations against Timlin
background check prior to
saying, “Student 23 reported
hiring faculty and staff and
to us that, in 2003, Timlin
comply with all industry stan-
tried to kiss her and groped
dards and legal provisions,
her. Student 24 reported to
such processes are necessarily the school in June 2010 that limited to public records,” he
a few months earlier, Timlin
wrote.
had on one occasion inti-
Lyn Chamberlin, vice presi-
mately kissed her and made
dent for marketing and com-
inappropriate sexual com-
munications at the University
ments to her.”
said that the administration
Students were not named in
cannot comment on person-
this report. In an interview,
nel issues, but added that it is
Timlin acknowledged that the
an ongoing investigation.
incident with Student 24 was
“We’re doing all of our due
accurate, and the report said,
diligence and we’re looking
“he denied any other inci-
into it and we’re getting as
dents with Choate students
many facts as we can,” Cham-
and told us that he “paid
berlin said.
dearly for the mistake” with
May concluded his email saying that they perceive
Student 24, which he regretted.”
“no active threat to student
When allegations from
safety,” of which is the high-
Student 24 were brought
est priority.
to Choate faculty, it was
Chamberlin echoed his
decided that Timlin had to
comments by saying, “Our
step down. According to the
primary concern is student
report, “Timlin’s last day was
peace of mind and student
September 10, but by signed
safety.”
agreement, he was to be paid
Timlin worked at Choate
his normal salary through the
from 1981 to 2010 and was
end of the school year; the
described as “an extremely
school confirmed to us that
popular and effective teacher
Timlin was paid his salary for
who had strong friendships
the remainder of the 2010-11
with many people in the
school year.”
school’s administration and
The University declined to
faculty,” according to the
provide further information
report.
on the investigation.
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Students Wear Their Diversity on Their Chests BY KAYRA CLOUDEN STAFF WRITER
O
n April 12 through
April 15 students that signed up to be diversity educators on campus dressed in shirts with a graphic stating “Hello, I am…” followed by traits that those students identified themselves as. University of New Haven students had the opportunity to approach these students that were appointed to specific ‘stations’ around campus and ask any questions about who that person chose to identify themselves as. Courtney Williams, a senior at the University of New Haven, wrote on her shirt “Hello, I am Black and Christian” and stated that she had been excited for an opportunity to speak out and educate others on who she was for some time. The students were able to choose what times they would be available to stay at their station and answered any questions that other students may have had about their
identity. Other volunteers
spread their part in contribut- and acknowledge how diverse
and the different spiritual
around campus identified as
ing to education the campus
we are as a school,” said CRU
backgrounds people hold. It
“Misfit,” “FREE” or “Child of
on the demographics the
member Amanda Arango.
all encompases our diveresity
God” in order to truly encap-
University is comprised of.
“We are not only diverse by
here.”
sulate how diverse diversity can be. The facilitator of the event, David Estevez, graduate student at the University of New Haven states, “I decided to do this event because I thought it would be a great opportunity to really showcase how diverse our student population actually is”. The goal of the program was to show outright just diverse the campus is instead of voicing the numbers over and over again; students and faculty alike were physically able to witness the level
“I think it is important to know who is on our campus
the color of skin, but the clubs we associate ourselves with
Theatre Department to Host How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
have fun, which I think this
One major difference Luber
show definitely is,” said Steve
brought up was the use of an
T
Luber, director and program
orchestra rather than a band,
coordinator for theater.
as was the case in past years.
he University of New
He described the theme of
Bailey Lanzilotta, a sopho-
cheating and scamming to
more involved in the orches-
Haven Theater Department
the top of a company, as kind
tra, described an orchestra as
is bringing back the “Golden
of “cute,” but then went into
“bringing the musical to life,”
Age” of musicals, with their
the dark, almost scary, dual-
explaining that it adds a cer-
production of How to Succeed message it held given the past
tain theatrical and dramatical
of diversity on our campus.
in Business Without Really
election. The musical is much
components that is lacking in
Estevez hopes that in the
Trying. The production will
more relevant than originally
musical recordings.
future this event can be done
run from Wednesday (April
intended.
annually with more volun-
19) to Saturday (April 22),
teers and more offices col-
with evening performances
ness Without Really Trying is complex coordination of
every night and an additional
different from past University
lights and sound within the
matinee performance on
productions largely due to
musical. Samantha Cosnoski,
Saturday.
the caliber of the musical and
a sophomore involved with
the multiple parts working
the sound production ex-
together in tandem.
plained how rewarding it is
laborating together to make the Q&A a campus-wide event that can truly showcase just
“The first question I always
how diverse the University of
have to ask with any produc-
New Haven really is.
tion that I am a part of is ‘why
The Campus Crusade for
How to Succeed in Busi-
“What’s neat about this
Another change from previous years is the extremely
to be a part of such a large
do we have to do this now?’
is how so many people are
production. She detailed her
Christ (CRU), teamed up
I am never satisfied doing a
working on it from all differ-
experience, stating that it is
with the diversity outreach
show because I think it will
ent facets of the community,”
great to “be a part of making
be fun or I think people will
said Luber.
throughout campus to help
Read more on pg. 6...
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Continued from pg. 5 that show even better.”
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UNH Student Finds Stardom in Alaska Beating Drums
“There are so many moving pieces: between the technical
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
aspects of the show, big musi-
F
cal numbers and overall big cast,” said Kiera Terrell, who plays Rosemary Pilkington in the production.
part of my life and employ reshman Richie
age college student. Born in
rector of the production
Alaska, an avid adventurer,
described the production’s technical aspects, explain-
cross-country runner, and
ing that “we are using many
three-time All-Alaska drum-
more specialized lights than
mer, he attributes his unique
we have in the past, and the
quirks and attitudes largely to
sound is going to be mixed
his upbring and experiences.
live.”
He spends the summers in an
“This production requires
Photo by Amanda Grillo
Students in rehearsal for the Spring musical
isolated cabin, hundreds of
a larger cast and production
starting to work together and
loves “really focusing on the
miles from civilization, and
team than some of the others
mesh,” she said.
dynamic and journey of my
has unique outlooks because
character.”
of those experiences.
we have produced,” said Alec
The musical would never
Smith, stage manager for the
come to fruition without the
production. “On any given
hard work of the students
uling and facilitating rehears-
performance there will be
involved. Michael Kennedy,
als, as well as coordinating
around 60 students working
who plays J. Pierrepont Finch
everything from design, stage
to make this production suc-
in the production, is excited
crew, and the actors during
cessful.”
to sing in his first University
tech week.
Herr explained some of the frustrations which go into such a large production, but
musical, and had a few words about the rest of the cast. “This cast inspires me to be
Smith is in charge of sched-
“The challenge of coordinating stage crews, stage management, the cast, the
McKinney works as a Weir Technician in the summers, on the edge of the Bering Sea. He lives in a cabin with one roommate, on the Ilnik River, counting salmon hundreds of miles from any real civilization. His only form of com-
better every single day,” said
orchestra, and our designers
munication is snail mail,
worth it when the show finally Kennedy. “This cast deserves
and their teams is second to
radio, and a satellite phone
begins coming together, a
to be seen, so I hope people
none. These tech rehearsals
he rarely uses, due to its high
change that typically occurs
choose to come see this won-
are hours of taking the artistic cost per minute. In his free
in tech week.
derful production.”
designers final ideas and
time he rides a 4-wheeler up
synthesizing them to create a
and down the beach, search-
added that the chaos becomes
“It is tech week. But for me,
Terrell described her
“I recognize and utilize the abstract concepts from every
McKinney is not your aver-
Kate Herr, Assistant Di-
made him a utilitarian.
it is one of my favorite parts
favorite part of the process:
final production one line at a
ing for floating debris in the
of the whole process. All the
the beginning full runs of the
time,” he said.
Pacific Ocean. According to
different parts are finally
show. She explained that she
McKinney, this lifestyle has
them to achieve my goals,” he said. “Compromise and understanding has governed my life more so than many students here at the University of New Haven because, when the nearest barge of supplies is two days away, sometimes we can’t have what we want or need.” McKinney summed up his unique outlook on life, describing his view of everything as a resource. He explained that while this may at first seem cold, it is a double-sided coin, and he considers himself a resource to the people he meets. He attributes much of this to, not only his summer life, but to the way of thinking he was brought up around. “I was raised by hard workers, in a town of hard workers, looking up to musicians and runners who work harder than anyone around them, and working for some of the hardest workers I can imagine,” he said.
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Richie McKinney Does More With Less Continued from pg. 6 McKinney work site is near the abandoned remains of the Village of Ilnik, whose inhabitants became ill and died decades ago. Due to the weak sand, the remains of the village’s children can actually be seen eroding into the river. The village was also shortly home to a convict biker gang fleeing the law in the 60s and 70s. Aside from his summer activities, he is set-apart as a student by his love and ability for jazz drumming. He enjoys jazz and funk drumming, pulling influence from Michael Shrieve in Santan at Woodstock, John Bonham from Led Zepplin, and Jeff Hamilton of the Clayton-
Hammilton Jazz Orchestra, to of growing to impress others name a few. He became involved with
and get that good job recognition, we would have to keep
music first by listening to it,
growing forever and never
largely due to his is grand-
grow complacent. That was
mother, who was a performer
the moment I realized how I
and jazz singer and his grand-
want to grow,” he said.
father, who was a big-name jazz drummer in Alaska. “They displayed the two ex-
McKinney’s plans for the future also largely set him apart from the larger cam-
tremes of music: creative art
pus community. He plans on
and unapologetic work,” he
teaching music and building
said of his grandparents.
music communities, most
McKinney name Kyle
likely back in Alaska; howev-
Athayde, a Juilliard graduate,
er, he has a long list of things
as his biggest influence. He
to achieve before he gets
attributes much of his outlook there. He wants to experience
Photo by Amanda Arango
Richie McKinney is a freshman student from Alaska
on his life and motivations to
the world in order to provide
Athayde.
people the experiences they
fessional, perform as a musi-
with, and, once I’ve had my
need to succeed.
cian in the Marine Corps,
fill of the world, get a masters
get a performance degree a
in music teaching,” he said. “I
nobodies conservatory, build
want to be the most valuable
“He said if we chose to grow because we want to be
“To do this I want to work
the best we can be for each
in music industries of the US
other and ourselves instead
and of Europe as a sound pro- up a group to create tour
resource that I can be.”
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S P O RT S
How to Fix the Knicks’ Dysfunction these past few seasons. The
it might be best to let it go.
The third and final step
Knicks simply can’t find the
The second step the Knicks
is the Knicks need to either
T
right players to fit around
have to take is they have to
convince Jackson to coach the but you feel awkward tell-
him, and he really doesn’t
acquire an elite point guard.
team or they have to ship him
ing him to leave because he’s
play well with the players
The Knicks tried giving
back to Los Angeles. Over the
family. If Jackson is the coach
that have been brought in.
Derrick Rose the keys to the
past three seasons Jackson
he would be able to preach his
expectations for the New
This has created an unhealthy
offense this past season, but
has tried to preach the trian-
philosophy through his own
York Knicks coming into this
stalemate, and he has to be
it didn’t work out. Rose is
gle offense through the voice
voice, and he would be able
season. They were busy in the
the scapegoat for there to be
an elite scorer that gets to
of the head coach he hired.
to teach the players the right
offseason hiring a new coach
improvement. On Thursday
the basket, but he is not a
If you have a coach such as
way to execute the triangle. If
in Jeff Hornacek, trading for
(April 13th) the Knicks picked
facilitator. The Knicks need
Jeff Hornacek that comes in
he doesn’t want to coach, he
a point guard Derrick Rose,
up President Phil Jackson’s
a point guard that is going to
with his own philosophy and
has to leave because you can’t
and acquiring quality free
option for the next two years.
get everyone involved, and
then the team president tries
keep having these philosophi-
agent talent in Joakim Noah
Jackson stated that “we’ve
make the players around him
to mix in his philosophy - you
cal differences that leaves the
and Courtney Lee. Fans were
not been able to win with
better. Having an elite point
are kind of doomed from the
players confused. If I was the
looking forward to Kristaps
[Anthony] on the court at this
guard would also benefit
start. It has been confusing
coach of the Knicks I wouldn’t
Porzingis’ sophomore year,
time. I think the direction
Porzingis because he needs
for the players and nobody
want someone breathing
and Carmelo Anthony was
with our team is that he’s a
someone to give him the
has actually learned anything.
down my neck trying to tell
supposed to tie everyone to-
player that would be better off ball. In Porzingis’ first two
Jackson even kept coach Kurt
me how to run the team.
gether. Expectations were so
somewhere else and using his
seasons fans have seen him
Rambis on Hornacek’s staff to
high that The Charger Bulle-
talent somewhere where he
morph into a prolific of-
help implement the triangle,
functional franchise but if
tin’s NBA season preview had
can win or chase that champi-
fensive player, but he would
and to be his inside source
these steps are followed they
them finishing as the third
onship.”
be even better if he didn’t
which is very weird.
will almost be half way to
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO STAFF WRITER
here were high
seed and possibly winning the
This goes to show that
have to create his own shot.
Atlantic Division. Boy, was
Knicks management will be
Porzingis is 7’3”, he shouldn’t
that prediction wrong. The
looking for suitors for An-
be pulling up from half court
Knicks spent this season fum-
thony in the offseason, and it
trying to ignite the offense.
bling and bumbling and they
seems that Jackson is try-
A true point guard would be
ended up finishing 12th in
ing to burn bridges between
able to run the offense and
the Eastern Conference with
himself and Anthony. The
get Porzingis the ball in the
the sixth best odds to win the
one problem is that Anthony
paint, where he belongs. In
NBA draft lottery.
holds the highly-coveted no-
order for the Knicks to be suc-
trade clause which allows him
cessful they should re-create
should take in order to
to have a say in where he gets
the Raymond Felton/Amare
become relevant again is
traded, if he even allows it.
Stoudemire pick and roll of-
get rid of Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony has also stated that
fense from back in the day,
He might be the face of the
he would love to return to
this would surely help Porz-
Knicks organization, but he
New York next season, but as
ingis in his development as a
has worn out his welcome
they say if you love something
player and scorer.
The first step the Knicks
Kurt Rambis has sort of
that always overstays his welcome during the holidays
Overall, this is a very dys-
clinching a playoff spot.
become that annoying Uncle
AP Photo
Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks
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S P O RT S
Chargers Ultimate Frisbee Brings Down Southern With Double-Digit Lead In the first half of the game
not letting them get past five
the team were playing strong
points. Southern played well
L
with an early lead. Within
with the 10 players they had
the first two points, bids
against the 30 players Univer-
were being made and cheers
sity of New Haven had.
versity of New Havens’ Ulti-
were flooding the fields. They
New Haven’s team has gone
mate Frisbee team defeated
showed teamwork by getting
undefeated this year and will
Southern Connecticut State
the Frisbee down the field and be attending sectionals this
University 15-5. The game
even the sidelines were help-
year. When Soderlund was
was held on Kayo and on a
ing the players on the field
asked if this game against
day like Wednesday where it
by calling out where certain
Southern University helped
people were going and help-
prepare them for what they
ing them see openings on the
will see at sectionals he said,
field that they could fill. The
“it certainly helped us nail
BY AMANDA ARANGO STAFF WRITER
ast Wednesday Uni-
was 70 degrees’ students were
Photo by Amanda Arango
surrounding tables outside
Players on the UNH Ultimate Frisbee Team
near the field. Bleachers were filled with students, family,
play, and in the competitive
capitalized on our opponents
plays were being executed
down some little things that
and dogs supporting the team
spirit.
mis-cues whilst limiting our
effortlessly and they were not
we’ve had difficulty finding in
own. We had good movement
letting up on their defense.
practices or on drills”.
overall and caught those good
In the second half of the
throws. We are far from per-
game Southern made a few
in their third home game of the year.
When asked how the team did, Ian Soderlund, one of
The University’s team began three captains on the team
The Chargers Ultimate Frisbee team is going to section-
the game with a chant to get
said, “we played well, as
fect but it was a good showing
points but in turn, the Univer- als on April 22-23.
the team pumped, ready to
individuals and as a unit. We
off what we are able to do.”
sity’s team defended stronger,
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UNH Baseball and Softball Teams Keep Winning In game two the bats came
BY ERIK NYBRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
alive for a big for the Char-
T
up five runs and 11 hits. The
gers as they were able to put Chargers started the game off well as they would score
he University of New
all five runs in the first four
Haven baseball team won two
innings and they only gave
games on Friday, April 14,
up the two runs in the sixth
both against Goldey-Beacom,
inning.
a non-conference opponent.
Sierra Whitlock was lead
The Chargers played both
the team in offense during the
games at Doyle Field, home of
second game, as she went 2-4
Goldey-Beacom College, and won with scores of 3-0 and 4-3.
with two runs scored and one Photo via Clarus Studios
The Chargers improved
David Palmer completed his fourth victory and first RBI. Rightfielder Tori Schiebe shutout of the year also had a big day at the plate going 2-3 and having one
their overall record to 15-7 and their road record is now 4-5. The road record is a
RBI. Photo via Clarus Studios
The win went to starting pitcher Kylie Stonebraker
weakness and hopefully with
who threw a complete game
these wins it can spark a
and struck out six. Stonebrak-
winning streak on the road. Another reason they need to improve on the road is that if they want to win an NE-10
er is now 8-4 on the season,
Meghan Colby had three hits including her first career home run
she too is only a freshman. New Haven was able to keep American International
Championship they are most
behind them in the standings,
likely going to have at least
so this was definitely a suc-
one road game. In the first game, the Char-
Chargers won 4-3 and were
unearned, including the go
gers were lead by starting
lead by their bullpen who
ahead run which scored on an
pitcher David Palmer who
pitched five innings and only
error. Overall, it was a good
first game as the Chargers
pitched a complete game
gave up three hits and one
Friday for the Chargers base-
were only able to get two hits.
shutout with seven strikeouts.
run. Tim Kennedy got the win
ball team.
Megan Butts took a tough loss
With this win, Palmer is now
and he also improved to 4-0
The softball team didn’t
4-0. Hitting was lead by DH
on the season. Goldey-Bea-
have as successful a day as
and six hitter Joe Caico as he
com’s pitcher, Raul Perez-Du- baseball, but they still had a
on an error. Butts’ record
went two for three with an
ran, pitched a complete game, decent day. The team played
is now 11-5 for the season,
RBI and a run scored.
but didn’t get much help from
American International who,
which is still impressive being
his defense as two runs were
after Friday, have a 9-4 re-
she is only a freshman.
In the second game, the
cord in the conference. The bats were not out in the
as she held American to only two hits and the run scored
cessful day for the Chargers. However, they were at home and it would have been nice to win both games for the Charger fans. The Chargers will need to keep winning if they want to make the playoff bracket for the NE-10 championship.
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ith recent controversy over Kendall Jenner’s advertisement with Pepsi, I wanted to see who really even cared! Moreso, who thought it was a big enough deal to waste their breath over. Everyone is always talking about how much they dislike the Kardashian/Jenner clan, so why get so worked up over another controversial issue that they’ve caused? While a small percentage of you don’t care, the majority of you are still upset over the shallow ad. Share more of your thoughts on the topic by mentioning @ChargerPoll on Twitter! Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
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Celebrating Record Store Day in Connecticut
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BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
or the past 10 years, artists have been celebrating Record Store Day, an annual event of music distributed as physical media. On April 22nd, music lovers can join in on the fun: local stores will open their doors to fans awaiting exclusive vinyl releases from their favorite artists. The release parties will include free goodie bags, live performances, cookouts, giveaways, and limited edition/special releases from over 200 different artists. Vinyl Street Cafe in Fairfield, CT will be hosting its own celebration. The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. and there will be prizes for the first twenty customers at the door! See a preview of what vinyls their store, and stores nationwide, will be releasing exclusively for the big day: Little Mess EP - Grouplove Tracks that were cut from Grouplove’s latest album are on this transparent green and white vinyl, which comes with a digital download. Stinson Beach Sessions - The Head and the Heart Unreleased demos and never before released tracks from The Head and the Heart’s Signs of Light are available on these vinyl EPs before they are available digitally. Live At The Matrix ‘67 - The Doors Live At The Matrix was recorded in 1967 and was remastered for release in 2008. The exclusive vinyl cuts will only have 10,000 copies released worldwide. Alternate Mirage - Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac’s 2016 album Mirage will be reinvented and pressed onto vinyls limited to 3500 copies nationwide. Lil Uzi Vert Vs. The World Only 2700 copies of this purple vinyl from hip-hop artist Lil Uzi Vert, which is also his fourth mixtape, will be available and sold exclusively through independent retailers. Wild Season (feat. Florence Welch) - Banks & Steelz Wu Tang Clan’s ZA, Interpol’s Paul Banks, and Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine come together on one epic vinyl. Song Seeds - The Lumineers The Lumineers bring fans into their creative process on this 10” with three versions of “Angela” and “Long Way From Home” from their album Cleopatra: the demo, album track, and live versions.
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The Chainsmokers Find Their Sound BY CAITLIN CARNEY STAFF WRITER
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n April 7, popular
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EDM/pop duo The Chainsmokers released their debut album, Memories…Do Not Open. The album encompasses the sound that the duo has become known for through
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their EP and various singles throughout the years. The album itself features several of the duo’s singles, such as “Paris,” “Something Just Like This” featuring Coldplay, and
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“The One.” The album’s name accurately depicts the feelings that come with the album’s emotional songs. These emotional songs can bring up painful memories to anyone who listens as they are skillfully crafted with the perfect balance of raw emotion and mesmerizing music. The album’s singles all bring up different emotions at different points throughout the album. “The One,” which starts off the album, deals with the feeling of being in a relationship but not feeling like you
Album cover for the Chainsmokers’ debut album
are right for your partner no
relationships where it is reit-
matter how hard you try and
erated that one does not have
“Paris,” is a much more unify-
knowing that the relationship
to be perfect in a relationship,
ing song than “The One,” sim-
The album’s other single,
will not last forever. This song they merely have to be there
ilar to “Something Just Like
starts off soft and slow but
for their partner. The song
This,” yet the song manages
quickly gains a bassline in the
starts off by listing famous
to be the most upbeat of all
background to turn the song
figures who were all power-
three singles. The song deals
into more of a dance track.
ful and confident to which
with the past as it repeat-
The lyrics bring up the per-
the lyrics fire back, “clearly
edly makes use of the phrase,
son’s flaws as they openly ad-
I don’t see myself upon this
“we were…” The lyrics also
mit being “caught up in” their
list.” These lyrics show the
reference that this couple has
“own selfishness.” In addition
same insecurity of “The One,”
probably broken up, yet these
to these lyrics, it is included
yet the song takes another
two people are determined
that they feel “pathetic.”
approach as the person’s part- to continue to support each
The Chainsmokers’ col-
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ner tells them that they do not other which is exactly what
laboration with Coldplay,
need to be like those famous
should be seen in a healthy
“Something Just Like This,”
figures, they just need to be
relationship, even after a
takes a different approach to
there for them.
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY MEGHAN MAHAR & IYANA JONES ENTERTAINMENT
“Spring Weekend 2017”
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las, the days of trudging through the snow and treacherous rain, have finally come to an end. Spring is here and everyone’s favorite holiday, Spring
Weekend, is here! Make sure to turn these tunes up as you get ready for the most fun weekend of the second semester, featuring our Spring Concert artists Timeflies and Kid Ink:
Say It (feat Tove Lo) - Flume This daydream-y song is all about inviting people into a good time, so make sure that you’re saying everything you want to.
24K Magic - Bruno Mars Everyone knows this old school funk jam, and if you don’t, where have you been?
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran Sheeran creates a dancehall beat but sticks to his unique acoustic style to create a song we all can’t help but dance to.
Somebody Gon Get It ft T-Pain - Timeflies In honor of our special guests Timeflies performing (remember when T Pain performed here too?), we couldn’t not include this club banger!
Break Up Every Night - The Chainsmokers The new Chainsmokers album Memories, Do Not Open has a wide range of summer bops for upbeat summer days and slower summer nigths.
Gold Digger - Kanye West This West classic is one that everyone knows all the words to, so why not rap along to one of rap’s greatest?
Promise - Kid Ink feat. Fetty Wap Kid Ink manages to convince us all of the promises he’s making, so make a few of your own. Keep them, break them.
Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield This free feeling song is the perfect reminder that absolutely nothing is set in stone. Your plans are all up to you, so make sure to write your own story.
9 (After Coachella) - Cashmere Cat feat. MØ and SOPHIE Cashmere Cat mixes a tropical EDM/pop song that’s perfect for a day in the sun or on the beach with friends.
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Coming Soon: Pokemon 20th Anniversary Film The Pokémon company
BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER
P
okémon fans around
knows how these two have made an impact on the hearts of fans, and wants to give back to the fans with a movie full of nostalgia and child-
the world are rejoicing for a
hood dreams. While there
special Pokémon film coming
is no definite release date
out soon.
outside of Japan at this point,
To mark both the anime’s
several fans wait eagerly to
20th anniversary as well as
see Ash and Pikachu become
the 20th movie to boot, Poké-
friends all over again.
mon decided to do something
To give a little background:
Photo via Nintendo
Poster for the Pokemon: I Choose You movie
just the main video games
Pokémon is a full throttle
nity to collect rare Pokémon
special for all of the fans of
Pokémon is an incredibly
and have introduced sev-
force of Japanese nature that
in the X and Y and Omega
the original series: a movie
powerful and entertaining
eral spin offs and additional
isn’t likely to slow down any-
Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
retelling the origin of Ash
franchise that has captured
franchise. From trading card
time soon.
games, even the release of the
Ketchum and how he first
the hearts of fan since 1996;
games that have spawned
met Pikachu at the start of his
many have argued that one
journey. Pokémon: I Choose
has to have lived under a
You is a cinematic version of
Pokémon has celebrated its
cultural phenomenon Poké-
world champion competitions
franchise’s 20th anniversary
mon GO coincided with the
to manga and novelizations of
in 2016 and wanted to give
celebration. The celebration
rock under a rock to not
the games to a well-received
as much to the fans as they
has continued into 2017 with
Ash’s first Pokémon adven-
know what it is. Crafted by
web series, and most impor-
could. Treats for the fans
the anime’s 20th anniversary,
ture in the Kanto region.
the genius minds of Satoshi
tantly the very successful
have included replays of the
and celebration is sure to be
Tajiri, Ken Sugimori, as well
anime Pokémon: The Series.
original series, the opportu-
one for the ages.
Since 1997, the Pokémon anime series has followed the
as Game Freak and Nintendo,
journey of Ash Ketchum, a re-
Pokémon is a role-playing
bellious yet determined young game in which player charboy and his partner, the feisty
acters try to “Catch ‘em All!”
Pikachu who has grown to
and “Be the very Best like
become the series mascot.
no one ever was.” Battling
For 20 seasons, this duo has
trainers, their rival, the evil
traveled to seven Pokémon
organization, and the Poké-
regions, captured dozens of
mon League, the formula
Pokémon and made lots of
has been embedded into all
friends along the way. Their
players’ minds, but continues
inseparable bond has allowed
to bring in so many who can’t
them to overcome even the
get enough Pokémon.
toughest of trials and more.
Pokémon has moved beyond
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Why Alex is the Most Important 13 Reasons Why Character
BY IYANA JONES STAFF WRITER
Although this story is told
ways of her own high school.
through Hannah’s perspec-
Alex, of course, didn’t know
tive, we get to watch the reac-
the effects this list could have
tions of all the tape receivers
on someone. But once he
as they deal with the soul
listens to his tape, he feels
crushing realization that their
overwhelmingly regretful for
breaking series 13 Reasons
actions are to blame for her
his decisions. Unlike many
Why has taken the world by
suicide. Many of the char-
of the others who have tapes,
storm. Based on the young
acters deal with this revela-
Alex takes full responsibility
adult novel by Jay Asher, the
tion in different ways, some
for his actions, and allows his
audience is allowed a peek
feeling immense guilt, others
guilt to engulf him in a way
into what was the life of high
deflecting blame onto others,
that becomes toxic to his own
school student Hannah Baker
and some even not accept-
health. We watch as Alex on a
through a series of cassette
ing any ownership for their
drunken night throws him-
N
etflix’s record
tapes. Hannah Baker commits actions.
self into the pool and sinks
suicide and these tapes are
to the bottom. We watch him
The truly greatest character
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Alex Standall from 13 Reasons Why got so caught up in Hannah’s
he is the entire point of this series. We are all so caught
plaining why a person is apart dall, Hannah’s former friend
angrily tear down the “Suicide story and how we all missed is not an option” poster and the signs, that we were miss-
of the reason of why she killed and the third to receive the
tells Clay that clearly it is. We
ing the signs of another per-
paying attention to anything
herself. Although this har-
tapes. Hannah blames Alex
watch his passion for music,
son right in front of our faces.
else happening. The heavy-
rowing story seems to be too
for writing a “Hot or Not” list
something he loves dearly,
much for a young adult novel,
in which he placed her under
dwindle until he eventually
sion in writing the “Hot or
Why was that all the little
it’s unrelenting honesty and
“Best Ass.” For her, this was
quits playing. While driv-
Not” list. His actions were
things matter. Alex Standall
blunt insight into the roles
the beginning of her “slut”
ing with others in the car he
spiteful and degrading and
was by no means perfect, but
individuals play in our lives
reputation and opened the
starts recklessly speeding
he deserved to have his tape
he is the epitome of what 13
is a message that is made for
door for all of sexual harass-
with no regard for himself or
to understand the affects it
Reasons was all about.
anyone.
ment she received in the hall-
any of his passengers. We all
took on another person, but
sent to students, each tape ex- on this show is Alex Stan-
Alex made a terrible deci-
up in one thing, that we stop
weight message of 13 Reasons
The Chainsmokers Release Debut Album Continued from pg. 13 breakup. The lyrics constantly reference what people will say about them, but that they will go down together, not alone, which shows their continued support for each other. The album continues to include songs which stay true
to their typical sound as they
(specifically that they are
cal track releases is that some
Chainsmokers have truly
usually release upbeat dance
interested in multiple people
of the tracks include spoken
found their sound as they
tunes which address heavier
while seeing one specific per-
audio in the beginning or end
have fallen into mesmerizing
topics than most dance
son). The person repeatedly
of a track. The duo has not
dance tracks with heavy lyrics
tracks. For example, the track
says, “I’m being honest” to
done this for their big hits in
to follow. The album only
“Honest” has an upbeat feel
back up all of the things they
the past yet have included this shows the duo to be incred-
to it while the lyrics deal with
need to get off their chest.
addition to multiple songs on
ibly talented and is definitely
their new album.
worth listening to, perhaps on
the fact that this person has a
A difference with this album
lot of things wrong with them
from The Chainsmokers’ typi-
The album shows that The
repeat.
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OPINIONS
We Should Coordinate Breaks With Religious Holidays Easter, and more often than
ter, however, the wonderful
on train tickets in two weeks,
Break cannot be moved to
not Passover, is no longer a
thing about Easter is that it
just because of this.
save students the extra time
real break in college. Spring
changes every year. In fact,
In the next seven years Easter
and money.
break has very different con-
next year (2018) it will be on
will only fall after April 10th
When breaks are conveniently
notations, as well as a dif-
April 1, over a month before
three times, so why can’t
spaced with any holiday
ferent time frame in college,
the end of the semester. The
Spring Break accommodate
students at a university may
that non-religious colleges
and it leaves many students
date of Easter is determined
for the other four times?
observe, there is no good
and universities do not recog-
spending much more time
either through the Gregorian
While I do believe it is
reason the breaks cannot line
nize religious holidays. Chris-
and money to go home than
calendar or the Julian calen-
important that universities
up. Whether it be a Chris-
tian universities may give
they usually would.
dar, depending on the specific
and colleges not necessarily
tian, Jewish, Islam, or Hindu
students days off for Easter,
It may not have made sense
religion.
follow a religion, to maintain
holiday, every convenience
but it is not typical of most
this semester to schedule
Last year it was on March
the separation of church and
should be given when it is
universities. Why does this
Spring Break in accordance
27, the weekend after Spring
state mentality, there is a
possible. Considering most
mean that when dates line-up
with Easter, with Easter be-
Break. This meant that stu-
difference between recogniz-
students attending a univer-
that students should not be
ing so late into the semester.
dents observing the holiday,
ing a holiday and providing
sity pay somewhere between
given the convenience of days
Students occasionally argue
if they wished to do so with
students with a convenience
$25,000-60,000 a year, it
to travel home for holidays?
this matter, of Easter fall-
their families, needed to
when it is at no cost to the
would be nice if the board and
Spring Break is a prime
ing to close to the end of the
spend the money and time
university schedule. On years
administration could attempt
example. The break given in
semester. In cases such as
to go home two consecutive
where Easter is within two
to save them time, money,
most high schools across the
this, it may not make sense to
weekends in a row. I found
weeks of Spring Break, there
and aggravation when pos-
country to coincide with the
have Spring Break for Eas-
myself spending over $200
should be no reason Spring
sible.
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
I
t is commonly accepted
My Version of Feminism: Free Feminine Products, Period. BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPNION EDITOR
I
“feminists” have drastically
just think that’s the meaning
unwomanly ways of thinking.
or embarrassing thing, but
changed the meaning of femi-
of feminism. My last thought
Tragic.
I also don’t think that it’s
nism overtime.
on the topic: if feminism
In simplest terms, feminism
An issue that I’ve noticed
necessary to purposely leak to
is the want for equal rights
feminists tend to talk about is
make a statement.
is the advocacy of equality of
amongst men and women,
the price of feminine products
’m no hardcore, staunch, the sexes, which I agree with.
it should be called Human
– something that women ac-
girls were so embarrassed to
I remember in high school
devout feminist. I know –
There are still some women
Equality, or something along
tually need. While I do agree
go to the bathroom to do their
how could I possibly be a real
out there who agree with the
those lines, promoting equal-
with the inconvenient prices
business. If we were lucky to
woman if I’m not a diehard
original meaning – equal
ity for all humans.
of tampons, I don’t care to
be wearing boots that day, we
feminist. I’m such a disap-
rights for men and women.
pointment to society, yada,
However, there are one too
I’ll ever speak out on my
white leggings while menstru- in our shoe, extremely sneak-
yada – at least I know what
many women today who be-
thoughts regarding feminism,
ating (not using a feminine
ily, and make our way to the
people think. It’s not that I
lieve feminism is women over
mainly to spare my fragile
product) in order to create
bathroom, hoping and pray-
don’t believe men and women
men, which I do not agree
heart from the punishing,
some kind of movement. I
ing that no one just saw what
deserve equal rights and
with, or care to talk about. It’s
cold, spiteful, vicious respons- don’t think a woman on her
all that. It’s just that to me,
not their fault – they literally
es I’ll receive concerning my
Anyway, that’s the most
see women purposely wearing would slip a sanitary napkin
period should be an awkward
happened. That’s something
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I Finally Found What I Was Feminist Feminie Products Looking for at UNH Clive Davis.
BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER
I
f someone told me
I applied to two schools. I
join an honor society, but I was unhappy and needed to
was denied at University of
plan my escape. I couldn’t see
New Haven, and waitlisted
myself graduating from this
at my dream school based on
school.
my mediocre SAT scores. It
Continued from pg. 17 that needs to end. Women shouldn’t be embarrassed to have to go to the bathroom to take care of
People say the university is
themselves. It’s not our fault
during my senior year of
was the summer of 2014, with
small, but Newbury had 860
we get our period – some-
high school that I would end
no other choice (according to
students during the 2015-16
thing some men may need to
up going to three different
Mommy) but to attend com-
school year and a campus that realize. It isn’t gross, it’s not
colleges, not ever attend my
munity college.
included five buildings. It was
unnatural, but it is human.
a small school, and -- to me --
Maybe I’m secretly a feminist,
dream school and be a class
A community college is a
year behind, I would’ve given
great place to save money and
it couldn’t offer a lot. I knew,
who knows, but periods are
them the confused meme-girl
get your feet wet, but it isn’t
however, I took another shot
not a woman’s burden!
face.
for everyone, especially when
at applying to UNH. I applied
In an odd way, I feel like
you have to take three buses,
as a transfer student and here
mind when I noticed that
Goldilocks where she has to
stop at a crackhead-infested
I am.
every time I’m in a bathroom
keep deciding which porridge
transit station, and later
or chair was right for her. I fi-
run into 15-20 high school
nally found the proper school. classmates as you stroll on
When I researched UNH
These ideas all came to my
on campus, the dispenser
and then visited, it was a
for tampons and pads are
perfect school for me, and it
empty. Not only do they cost
I can see myself walking away
campus. I was even an audio
was a little closer to my home
25 cents, which personally,
with my bachelor’s degree. As
recording technology major,
in western Long Island. I was
I never carry around loose
corny as it sounds, sometimes
which was a dumb decision
sold on hearing about the ex-
what you planned isn’t what
as I look back. In addition,
perimental education aspect
happens. I had to re-prioritize the campus had way too my post-high school life. I chose my career when I
many(20,000) people. I withdrew from community
was a kid. I just wasn’t exactly college and took a semester
where learning goes beyond the classroom. My biggest fear as a transfer student was finding friends
sure the particular job I want-
off before I enrolled in New-
and my groove. The first
ed. I loved media and enter-
bury College, a small liberal
week of school was a little
tainment. I was never was a
arts college in Boston, Mass.
sad. I missed my friends from
math ora science kid. I never
I decided to be a communi-
my previous school. I also
liked sports. In my senior
cations/media major and I
wondered how I would make
year, I thought I would gradu- eventually decided this was
friends, as I’m in upperclass
ate in 2018 with a bachelor’s
right major for me. After the
dorms and classes and groups
degree in music industry and
first semester, I made the
and cliques have already
be the 21st-century version of
dean’s list and was asked to
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change – not sure who does, but also, they are never refilled. Menstruation can begin suddenly, and if we didn’t prepare for it, then we probably don’t have a feminine product, and definitely don’t have 25 cents. Here’s an idea: with the spare money this school has that we often use on – actually I’m not sure where all the money goes – why don’t we make sure that the bathrooms are always stocked with free feminine products, like they do in public wedding venues and hotels, with little snacks as well. What? We get hungry, too, when we’re on our period.
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Why I Will Not Attend the Science March
BY REGINALD WALDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
O
Finding a Home Here
evidence when it inconve-
cally, President Trump signed
niences their golden vision
two bills promoting women in
for the future. Conservatives
STEM. He already agrees with formed. I was glad to have
deny anthropogenic climate
promoting diversity).
change, hardcore environn April 22, 2017,
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These suspicions were
Continued from pg. 18
ning for Black Student Union e-board. I said to myself: I would never want to an
been a Transfer LLC, which I
orientation leader. And then I
could co-exist before branch-
ended up applying and going
ing out.
through group process and
mentalists spread paranoia
stoked by several tweets
about GMOs and nuclear
listing various social justice
This year has been a mix of
causes as “scientific issues”
up and downs, but that’s life
feedback. I sidestepped the
educators will be engaging the ogy, and religious fundamen-
and confirmed when organiz-
in general. I think U. New
thought of joining to USGA,
March for Science in Wash-
ers for the Washington D.C.
Haven is a great school. That
and now I’m hoping next year I can join USGA, as some-
about 100,000 scientists, activists, students, and science
energy, feminists deny bioltalists deny evolution. One of
being denied but getting great
ington D.C., New Haven, and
the most horrific examples is
march rejected Bill Nye as a
doesn’t mean there can’t be
over 425 other cities on every
Lysenkoism: a Soviet cam-
leader because he is a white
improvements made; even
where in the middle: not the
inhabited continent.
paign against natural selec-
man.
the iPhone needs its kinks
president or vice president,
worked out. The campus
but something reasonable (I
be the first movement to be
isn’t too big. The classes
have to keep my sanity). That interest came after seeing
According to its website, the march is “the first step of
tion and Mendelian genetics which resulted in massive
The Science March wouldn’t
a global movement to defend
crop failures and the starva-
corrupted and destroyed by
aren’t lectured halls with
the vital role science plays
tion of millions of people in
social justice warriors: Oc-
50-100 students as I’d seen
someone who looked like me
in our health, safety, econo-
Maoist China and Stalinist
cupy Wall Street was original-
in movies as a child. It takes
in USGA.
me no more than 10 minutes
mies, and governments” and
Russia. The promotion of
ly about economic issues and
will achieve this noble goal
science requires contribution
corruption before it slowly
through “building a broad,
from all viewpoints because
devolved into promoting a
nonpartisan, and diverse
if it doesn’t, it will alienate
myriad array of competing
coalition… advocating for
people and encourage further
social causes. New Atheism
evidence-based policymaking, denialism.
originally focused on religious
science education, research
fundamentalism until Athe-
This noble dedication to a
funding, and inclusive and ac- non-partisan promotion of
ism + emerged in 2012 and
cessible science.” This march
science; however, has been
tried to include feminism into
sounds amazing in principle,
infiltrated and hijacked by
its goals, fostering a division
and will include thousands of
far-left social justice activists.
which destroyed the move-
people, including New Haven
Some suspected this infil-
ment.
students. However, I will not
tration early on; the earli-
be joining them.
est versions of the website
The non-partisanship of this talked more about promoting march is important because
“diversity and inclusion” in
virtually every ideology on the science than medical research planet disregards scientific
or the environment. (Ironi-
This infection of Social Justice into science advocacy is especially insulting because the ideology espouses
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On an average week, I’m go-
to get to class. I love how
ing to class, attending meet-
there’s a plethora of student
ings and doing assignments
organizations and classes to
for the clubs I’m in, main-
get involved. Add to that the
taining my part-time job,
excellent professors I have
studying, being nourished,
and friends and connections
reserving time for friends and
I’ve made. Plus, there’s way
still desperately trying to get a
more to do here, thanks to
healthy amount of sleep.
the $1.6 million budget that is
I love the University be-
strictly for student activities
cause it’s what you make of it.
and events.
If I didn’t like this school at
Being here has changed me. I now take advantage of the resources that are available. I
all, this would’ve been a wrap a long time ago. At this point, I’m ready for
came here thinking to myself
what’s to come junior year
“I’m don’t want to join an
-- though I’m also ready to
E-Board.” I ended up run-
hibernate this summer.
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OPINIONS
F(l)ight Club Leaves United Customers Divided
BY SAMANTHA ELDREDGE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
U
nited Airlines has
enough, volunteers were randomly selected -- or so said
incident a sticky situation. If I’d been forced off a plane
scuffle, he could have gone
due to bad PR and the future
quietly. And while that proba- costs of the legal battle that’s
the airline Chaos ensued as
like that, face bashed in and
bly would have been the reac-
Dr. Dao was dragged off the
all, only to find out the airline
tion of many, there’s still the
plane.
wasn’t allowed to do that,
fact that as a customer he not
part of it all was that just 10
there would be a hell of a
only had a right to his seat,
minutes later, the doctor was
Once on the flight, accord-
brewing. What’s maybe the strangest
been scrambling this past
ing to United’s own rules,
court case coming their way.
but also, in my oh-so-radical
allowed back on the plane and
week to attempt to recover
there wasn’t any grounds for
The excessive force used in
opinion, to not get beaten
returned to his seat, obvi-
from what is turning out to be
them to ask any passenger to
getting the poor man off the
up. Once it became clear that
ously rattled. So it’s clear that
one of the most hotly talked
leave the flight for overbook-
plane was way out of line.
he wouldn’t give up his seat,
removing him from the flight
about events of 2017—the
ing. If the passenger was
What’s more frustrating is
(citing that he had patients to
wasn’t as important as the
forcible eviction of Dr. David
improperly dressed, or being
the fundamental disrespect.
see in Louisville and couldn’t
airline security made it seem.
Dao, 69, from his flight from
disruptive in any way, the
In the days that followed,
be delayed) United officials
Chicago to Louisville. After
airline is well within its rights
reporters uncovered Dr. Dao’s should have upped the incen-
United for any future flights
the plane was declared to be
to ask a passenger to get off.
criminal past, that the guy
tives, or chosen someone else.
-- if they can dig themselves
oversold, an airline represen-
Passengers agree to these
had a run-in with the law a
Of every passenger on the
out of this mess, that is. Un-
tative announced that four
rules when they purchase a
few years back, as if that was
flight, I’m sure one of them
less they start advertising an
volunteers would need to exit
ticket, but in the case of Dr.
justification for beating up a
could have been coaxed out
authentic Fight Club experi-
the flight to make room for
Dao, by allowing him to board doctor who’s approaching 70
of their seat for just a few
ence, I’m not sure how they’ll
United employees needed in
the plane, the airline relin-
hundred dollars more; chump recover.
Louisville. When the financial
quished the right to force him
incentives to deboard weren’t
off, which makes the whole
have to get involved in the
abject nonsense passed
requires a dedication to the
through various departments,
truth and willingness to at-
including the eerily Lysenko-
tack bad ideas whenever they
esque “Queering Agriculture.”
arise.
years old. Others argue that he didn’t
The Science March Continued from pg. 19
a litany of pseudoscientific views, such as the rejection of human sexual dimorphism and the belief that obesity is healthy. The domination of postmodernism in certain areas of academia has fermented an intense confirmation bias, rendering vast areas of academia practically useless. The Twitter account @RealPeerReview records
While normal pseudoscience
The ideology infecting the
props up nonsense with thin
Science March obscures
veneer of scientific authority,
truth, promotes policing of
Postmodernism, Feminist
thought, and is founded on
Theory and Critical Race
philosophies which reject the
Theory attack the foundations very idea of scientific inquiry. of science itself as a “white
We cannot combat the Trump
supremacist system” or “pa-
administration’s negligence
triarchal construct.”
of data with the bloodied rev-
Advocacy for science
enant of Neo-Lysenkoism.
change compared to what United is currently losing
I’ll be staying away from
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W.R.I.T.E. Poety Hosts Discussion Caribbean Student on Sexual Consent Association Shows BY SARAH COSTELLO Off Student Fashion STAFF WRITER
W
.R.I.T.E. Po-
etry hosted The Big NO on
Wednesday (April 12) to
education students on the
importance of communication
in relationships regarding
how seriously both partners
take them, and what to do
when they want to take things
further. The Big NO was a discus-
sion about consent regarding
sexual boundaries in relation-
ships. It looked into the views
of consent and what it means
to agree to engage in any kind
people don’t want tea, then
gender should not matter and
how hard is it when people
that consent is everything.
don’t want to have sex?”
The conversation then transitioned into the definition of
included that those who are
ers pointed out that consent
LGBT simply have not found
is important for any situation
the right heterosexual experi-
T
dent Association held their
tured throughout the night,
between two partners, be it
ence and can be fixed with
sexual, romantic, or even pla-
the right one, as well as the
annual Spring Fashion Show
one being DesignsbyOK. The
tonic. The students in atten-
notion that those who are
on Friday (April 14th). Stu-
models walked out in male
dance all agreed that it must
homosexual are much more
dents gathered in the North
and female pairs, walking
be an absolutely clear agree-
sexually active and crave sex
Campus Gymnasium, where
the runway in a variety of
ment between both parties,
all the time. Several students
a runway, colored lights,
denim pieces. When all the
and both must respect each
spoke out against this notion,
balloons, and decorations for
showings were done, all the
other’s wishes.
explaining that anyone, re-
the concrete jungle theme
models came back out and the
gardless of sexuality, wants to
were all set-up and ready to
designers walked through and
The discussion ventured
night. The video was a simple
parallel to agreeing to have
sex with a partner, only with
using tea instead of directly
talking about sex. Whether a
person is passed out, politely
refuses, or is unsure about
drinking tea, the correct
solution is to not make/force
the partner to drink tea. The
video ends with: “If you are
able to understand when
he Caribbean Stu-
designers that were going to be featured. Various designers were fea-
into gender roles and how
be respected and doesn’t want greet them. The fashion show
societal beliefs have an
to be judged based on stereo-
was just one event celebrat-
types and misconceptions.
ing Black and Latino Alumni
was Taty, who presented a
Weekend.
theme of culture. Her pieces
The talk concluded with a major question: how does one let others know that they must
with gender norms and
and Consent,” to kick off the
audience and announce the
and agreeing to have sex, oth-
about the issue, along
students a video titled “Tea
out on stage and hyped up the
sex. Some negative beliefs
and open space to talk
Sierrah Smalls, showed the
LGBT couples and the beliefs
the hosts of the night came
BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER
as simply being comfortable
discussion was a safe
President of W.R.I.T.E.,
discussed when it came to
consent. Some students saw it of sexuality and desire for
of activity involving it. The
social beliefs on consent.
More misconceptions were
take the time to talk with impact
on the
their partner and be clear
waved at the crowd. Another designer featured
The audience consisted of
focused on the African Cul-
many students, but also a lot
ture and featured models in
of alumni from the club and
pieces that were colorful and
families of the current club
authentically patterned that brought back their African
misconception in hetero-
about their intentions? Smalls members that attended the explained that sometimes, be- event.
sexual relationships is that
cause of the awkward content,
“This event is a great way
Student models were not
only women need to give
it is a little difficult for some
consent to their male partner,
couples to communicate,
beliefs of consent. A common
to get the UNH community
roots. the only student performers in the show. During the show
victims in the typical sexual
together and show creativity causing them to dance around of students on campus, and to the topic or make it sound have a good time sharing the pleasing to their partner to designs,” said Staphin Codio, avoid unpleasantries. Treasurer of CSA. “The best way to do it is The event started out with to do it with a way you are comfortable with, but get the models entering the runway
assault scenario was also
message through clearly,”
with the flags of the countries
aisles while other students
brought up. The students
said one student.
they claim as home draped
featured designs on the run-
but students agreed that male partners deserve an opportunity to give or deny consent just as much as women. The portrayal of mean as sexual assaulters, and women as
all came to a consensus that
over their shoulders. Then,
there were students painted to be prop pieces, acting as jungle creatures attempting escape from the decorative cages. These students occasionally walked through the
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STUDENT LIFE
Helping Society to Disable the Labels with Cerebral Palsy to walk.
BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
The table also had the challenge where they would tie
T
a band around the students arm and see how well students could write.
he annual Disable
Isaac Stevens mentioned
the Label Fair was hosted in
how he is doing philanthropy
the Bixler/Botwinik Quad
for the lacrosse team. They
on Tuesday (April 11). RSO’s
support a child with cerebral
and Greek organizations had
palsy and he believes it’s
tables designed to promote
important to educate people
the values of the fair.
who are healthy and give back
“This is a perfect way to
to the people who are less
start spring, all the school
fortunate.
organizations are coming together to raise awareness
Photo by Chariot Yearbook
for a great cause,” said Cassidy Murphy, a junior music industry major. Students had the chance to walk around the quad and visit the various tables, which included adaptive sports, smashing insecurities, MS awareness, down-syndrome awareness, deaf awareness, Cerebral Palsy awareness and dyslexia awareness. Each table was themed and presented by a different University organization. Delta Phi Epsilon’s table was based on writing down something you are insecure about and ripping it up to throw it into the trash can. Alpha Phi Delta promoted awareness toward the obstacles those with MS face. Sigma Chi hosted wheelchair races, giving students the
Students partiipating at the Disable the Label Fair
opportunity to see what it
dog kissing booth and Sigma
is like to live in one, while
Alpha Epsilon had human
Alpha Lambda Delta created
hungry, hungry hippos.
Network. Political science’s table was on Cerebral Palsy, including
a table to allow students see
“My favorite part about
what a dyslexic person sees.
Disable the Label is seeing
ent challenges students could
The Black Student Union
everyone come together for
partake in. One challenge
gave students the opportunity
such a great cause,” said
the table offered was having
to take true or false quizzes
Khalil Rodgers.
weights tied around the legs
regarding the facts of downsyndrome. “This event is special to me
facts on it as well as differ-
Kappa Kappa Psi’s table was of the student which shows about hearing disabilities, so
how hard it can be for those
“I feel this is important because we have a lot of students on campus with disabilities and we need to bring awareness to them and reduce the stigma around them,” said Stasha Laquitara a graduate student who works at Accessibility Resource Center on campus. “It’s a positive and fun experience for all on campus to get involved.”
they let students see what it
because it’s kind of disproving was like. They had them put any sort of negativity and la-
on set of headphones which
bels put on people. I think it’s
played music and showed
important to show everything
how people with hearing dis-
from a different perspective,”
abilities will have distractions
said Sarah Sloane.
around them.
Tables ranged from pre-
“The fair is really important
dominantly educational in
for people because it pro-
nature to engaging, fun tables
vides opportunities to chal-
for students. Lyme Academy
lenge the belief systems of
College of Fine Arts had a
people around ‘disabilities.’”
table for face painting and
Said Jennarai Miller from
caricatures, PRIDE had a
Connecticut Hearing Voices
Photo by Chariot Yearbook
Students trying out wheelchair basketball
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Freshmen Bands Perform at Class of 2020 Concert at the University. InFractures
BY CAITLIN CARNEY STAFF WRITER
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13), the class of 2020’s execu-
tive board put on a concert
showcasing talented members
of the freshman class. “I really wanted this event to
be something where students
can come together and listen
to some of the talented fresh-
men on campus,” said Chris-
tina Genovese, class of 2020
president. The event was co-sponsored
by the Fire Science Club and
the Audio Engineering Club.
The fire science club grilled
food for the event while the
audio engineering club set
up the sound system for the
concert. The event took place in the
Bixler/Botwinik quad, attract-
ing many students outside of
the class of 2020. “The event seems to have
been planned perfectly,” said
Mary Kate Kelly, class of
2018. She “sees bright things
ahead for the class of 2020.” The beginning of the event
was an open mic portion
which preceded the main acts,
InFractures and Crystal Clear,
both comprised of freshmen
2020 had positive things to
will be planned again next
and Crystal Clear have both
Jo Sinta sing because she
say about the event and all
semester in response to stu-
been on campus since the
never had before,” said Richie
seemed to thoroughly enjoy
dent interest in seeing more
2016 fall semester.
McKinney, class of 2020.
their experience. Genovese
similar events.
InFractures was formed in n Thursday (April
“I was super excited to hear
Members of the class of
expressed that a similar event
October of 2016 by members Lucas Heller, Adam Pawlik, and Tyler Assetta. The band’s manager is Adam Raczkowski, a junior at the university. The band describes themselves as a progressive metal band and drew in a lively crowd at the concert. Heller, guitarist for InFractures, said that the concert was “cool and I had a lot of fun.” The group has not had many performances on campus, but are interested in doing more in the future.
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
InFractures performed first at the Class of 2020 concert
Crystal Clear was formed in September of 2016 by members Jake Goode, Ken Fabian, Jo Sinta, Joey Stanca, Steve DeRose Jr., and Jameson Hegger. The band describes themselves as an indie pop band. The group has already gained a large fan base on campus, as many students showed up to the concert specifically to see them. The group has performed at campus events many times over the past year and are eager to continue to do so. The group premiered a few new songs at the concert, exciting many of their fans.
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
Crystal Clear consists of all freshmen students
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UNH Tweets of the Week
CSA Fashion Show
Continued from pg. 21 way. “I think that it is a really unique event that allows students to express themselves in ways that we don’t usually see. I think fashion is a great way to express yourself. I enjoyed seeing the various designs,” said sophomore, Shelby St. Clair.
Photo by Christina Genovese
A student showing off her denim
Students Face-Off in Greek Week BY AMANDA ARANGO STAFF WRITER
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his year’s Greek
Week was held in Bartels dining hall this past week (April 10-14), where Greek organizations did a series of activities throughout the week. Greek organizations were split up into groups of four, teaming up with certain organizations and completing against others. Teams participated in games to promote Greek unity on campus, while simultaneously having a little friendly competition. The first day was minute to win it challenges, where teams were put together and participated in challenges that each group had a chance
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to win. Day two was 90s trivia, were teams were asked
90s themed trivia questions, like popular TV shows, such
Chainsmokers concert. New members or new initi-
as the Rugrats, and popular
ates could not participate in
electronics, like the Tamagot-
the activities at this years’
chi.
Greek Week, but they still
Day three was Family Feud,
came to each event support-
where groups were paired
ing their Greek organizations.
in fours and had a cowbell
“It was really cool to see all
that they had to ring if they
of the organizations come
had the answer. The fourth
together to enjoy something
day was lip sync and dance
fun,” said Erin Cuomo, new
battles, where Greek orga-
member of Delta Phi Epsilon.
nizations battled to popular
She also added that she looks
songs and, even though they
forward to participating in
couldn’t sing, they performed, next year’s week. creating laughter amongst the audience.
“This event was tailored to bring all Greek organizations
It was all very competitive
together and to have fun with
and, throughout all the activi-
everyone,” said Ashley Kelly.
ties, there was determination
She also said she joined Greek
to win on the faces of each
life because she “wanted to
member of the organizations.
find a home here and a family
Prizes were also given at each
and sisters and to be a part of
event, for example a door
something bigger and being
prize for anyone that came to
able to give back to what the
the Family Feud night was a
community gives her.”
chance to win four tickets to a