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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 22 | April 1, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
Business forecast By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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From left to right: John Lewis (Assistant to Mayor), Sam Nicosia, Navjot Singh, Mayor Edward O’Brian, Benjamin Atwater, Sabrina Schell, Dan Delgado-taken by Chris Haynes in West Haven city council hall (Photo provided by Ben Atwater)
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CAMPUS
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Sean McFadden, James Kielar and Richard Rotella, members of the executive board dodgeball team (Photo by Gabriella Pericone/Charger Bulletin photo) By EMMA O’DELL
CONTRIBUTING WRITER EODEL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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As the year comes to a close, the Undergraduate Student Government Association threw a dodge ball tournament to unify both House and Senate representatives on March 29 at 2 p.m. in the Beckerman Recreation Center. Sean McFadden, USGA Senior Vice President, organized the event. “It’s just a social event between the Senate and House, and
just a fun thing to build a better relationship,” he said. The Senate has twenty-five active members and the House has twenty. All the members split up into four teams of five, mixed with House and Senate, and one team was comprised of entirely executive board memebers. Each team faced each other three times, and played best out of seven in a round robin; after, there was single elimination. “The event was a good way for everyone to get more comfortable with each other,” said Elissa Sanci, Assistant Editor of the Charger Bulletin. “I think because
of this there will be more communication within USGA.” This dodgeball tournament was the second team-building activity sponsored by USGA, following the fall semester Summit, where students visited Orange Campus for various workshops. “These activities are pivotal to the success of the Undergraduate Student Government Association,” said Richard Rotella, USGA President. “We are more than just senators, representatives and members of the executive board, we are students and we have to have some fun!”
The first Delphi Panel at the University of New Haven was held last Thurs, March 26. Hosted by the Economics Department, the panel was comprised of five business leaders from the Southern Connecticut area. A Delphi Panel is a method of forecasting used in business. The Delphi method stresses collective decision making, going with the notion that a group’s decision is more accurate than the individuals. The panel on Thursday was comprised of John Rosen, Marcelo Nacht, Murat Akgun, Carolyne Cebrian and David Sacco. All five have been involved with various corporations that deal with finance and marketing, including Mattel Toys, MCA Works and the local consultant firm New Tech Haven. The idea for bringing a Delphi Panel to UNH was conceived by Doctor Armando Rodriguez, chair of the Economics Department. “In the economics department, we stress decision making as part of our core curriculum,” said Rodriguez. “The economics department has taken huge leaps in the past few years, with the formation of our online collective where students and faculty post content pertaining to everything economics. This panel will serve as valuable data for future students to use in their senior theses.” Rodriguez was very thrilled with the full house. The panel was moderated by marketing major Benjamin Atwater, who is currently taking Rodriguez’s Microeconomics class, and senior Ashley LeBlanc helped out with polling the crowd and keeping track of panelist’s answers to questions. “I just got back from NCAA finals in South Dakota, so couldn’t help out as much as I wanted to. Luckily Ben stepped in as moderator and did a great job,” LeBlanc said, who is set to graduate in May with an Economics degree. “I loved the panel. It was very interesting and fun to be a part of it. I really wanted to contribute after all Professor Rodriguez has helped me with along the years.” The panel was given five questions: 1. What will be the end result of net neutrality following Tom Wheeler’s comments? 2. How will the Supreme Court See BUSINESS page 3
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Next stop: Sioux Falls, South Dakota By GABRIELLA DELEO
CONTRIBUTING WRITER GDELE1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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he University of New Haven’s Women’s Basketball team advances to the Elite Eight after clinching the East Regional Championship with a win over the Stonehill Skyhawks on Mar. 16. The next opponent for the Chargers is the Lancers of California Baptist University. The quarter final matchup is scheduled for 7 p.m. eastern standard time on Tuesday, Mar. 24, and is to be played in the Sanford Pentagon. In order to show the support for the Women’s Basketball team, UNH will host a viewing party in Bartels Dining Hall. Students are encouraged to attend and cheer on their fellow classmates and friends as they compete to advance to
the Final Four. Whether or not the Chargers come out on top in Tuesday night’s contest, they deserve to be recognized for their achievements this season. The large amount of success that the team achieved can be attributed to the collective efforts of the entire team; however, the five seniors are especially noteworthy. These five players, Liz Cruso, Aquillin Hayes, Ashley Le Blanc, Bria Moore and Rykema Stone, have helped transform the women’s basketball program since the beginning of their careers as freshmen. This team is responsible for gaining recognition for the program from not only the NE-10 Conference, but, as of recently, the entire Division II community. Aside from the success the team reached as a whole, the individual contributions of senior Aquillin Hayes should not be overlooked. She has received several honors this year, including, but not limited to, Daktronics/ Division II Conference Commissioners Association
The five seniors (from left to right: Bria Moore, Rykema Stone, Liz Cruso, Ashley LeBlanc and Aquillin Hayes) with Coach Ty Grace elated after their win over Stonehill College to clinch the 2015 East Regional Championship (Photo provided by UNH Athletics)
All-America Second Team, Daktronics East Region Player of the Year, and is one of four finalists for the 2015 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division II Player of the Year award. Congratulations are in
order for Hayes, as well as the rest of the members of the 2015 East Regional Championship team. It is also important to mention the addition of Head Coach Ty Grace to the women’s basketball staff. This is Grace’s second sea-
son with the Chargers. An alum herself, Grace played on New Haven’s Women’s Basketball team, and was a decorated student athlete. During her career she recorded 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, making her one of two Chargers to ever
do so. Grace was inducted into the New Haven Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. She has served as a beacon of hope for her players, as well as the New Haven Athletic community.
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By LEAH MYERS
STAFF WRITER LMYER1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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he Undergraduate Student Government Association and Sodexo have recently made a deal to distribute to-go containers free-of-charge during breakfast and dinner at the Marketplace. The trial period is currently underway, running from March 23 to April 4. Instead of charging for your food a-la Carte, the cashiers will retain your receipt and count it as a swipe. The to-go concept is intended for students with difficult schedules during meal hours. Richard Rotella, senior and president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association and Dawn Noble, manager of the Marketplace, have met up and have emailed back and forth since the middle of the fall semester discussing ideas. A student first brought up the idea of free to-go containers to Rotella, and after he proposed this at a USGA meeting, the students felt passionate about the concept.
Students can now take their food to go, free of charge, with containers provided by Sodexo (Photo by Elissa Sanci/Charger Bulletin Photo)
Sodexo was open to the proposal, except for the concern of students possibly attempting to commit food theft in order to feed those without a meal plan or have already eaten. A trial run for two weeks was the best route to observe whether this service will be successful. So far, there have been no major issues. More students have taken the initiative since the beginning of the trial to utilize the container. Generally, dinner is the most busy and most likely for students to use the to-go containers. “Sometimes the students don’t have a lot of time on their hands; they need to eat,” Noble said. Since more containers are being distributed, it would initially cost more to keep
stocking them. A case of 200 containers comes to 60 dollars, with each container 0.30 cents apiece. In both the past and the present, Sodexo and USGA work very well together and both welcome feedback from the students. Overall, Rotella said, “I am really happy that we got to make the student experience better for the time being.” No future plans with Sodexo and USGA are in the works, but both are eager to hear feedback from the students about the current and upcoming eating options on campus. Noble and Rotella plan to meet after Easter weekend to discuss how the trial weeks have gone and whether to continue the new policy.
A new future for West Haven By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ollowing in the ever progressing trend of the University of New Haven, a new commission of students has been formed to further the relationship between West Haven and UNH. Titled the “Advisory Commission on the Future of UNH & West Haven,” the mission statement of the commission is “to better university relations and involvement with the West Haven community, and to catalyze the evolution towards a more vibrant, community-centric West Haven.” This commission is attempting to make the UNH community more present in the West Haven community and vice versa. Headed by political science professor Chris Haynes, this commission is made up of a handful of selected students spanning all different majors and interests. “The idea came to me during my Ideas of Law class last semester,” said Haynes in an interview. “We had to gather data from the mayor’s office, and noticed a lack of social connectedness between West Haven and UNH. The West Haven community was very different from what we thought it was.” Haynes handpicked the commission to get the best possible dynamic of students working towards a common
goal. “I was looking for students with drive, ambition, and a willingness to make a difference.” Serving on the Advisory Commission are Legal Studies major Sabrina Schell, Engineering major Dan Delgado, Criminal Justice major John Houllahan and Marketing majors Ben Atwater and Navjot Singh. Chairing the commission is junior Sam Nicosia, Political Science major. “After working with the mayor’s office in my Ideas of Law class last semester, I saw a huge opportunity to get more involved with West Haven” said Nicosia. “I love my fellow commission members. Everyone’s really dedicated to getting things done.” Nicosia has led the group by keeping the commission on track with its mission statement. Schell is very excited to serve on the commission as well. “I had a class with Chris last semester, so was more than happy to work under him again,” said Schell. “I think the commission has good ideas. I really like the people on it, and I can tell that all of our talents will really pay off.” The commission has already kicked off a meeting with Mayor Edward O’Brien on March 9 in West Haven City Hall. Also present was John Lewis, Executive Assistant to the mayor. At the meeting, the commission pitched a five-pronged strategic plan to build a strong relationship between the town and the school. The commission aims to statistical feedback of students’ perception of West Haven to the mayor’s stressing. This means polling
students as to how they feel about West Haven, whether it be safety related or shopping preferences. By providing data to the mayor’s office, public administration can take steps to change student perceptions, whether it be installing more lighting or attracting new businesses to the town. The second point of the plan is to build awareness of West Haven events and businesses among the UNH student body. Inviting businesses to campus, or posting advertisements through campus media channels like The Charger Bulletin or fliers around campus can help build awareness. This also means attracting student friendly businesses to West Haven. Most of the businesses in West Haven were here before the school moved from New Haven in 1960. There are not many local businesses that cater to the college niche market like the shops in Princeton. By gathering the aforementioned statistics, West Haven’s offices will be able to send these statistics to corporations to urge the development of student friendly franchises to open up locations in West Haven. Furthermore, the commission aims to further develop communication between town government offices and UNH offices. Both Mayor O’Brien and Lewis were very impressed and excited to work toward this goal for a brighter future for West Haven. While the Advisory Commission has just been born, it is clear that it will grow to accomplish great things to further enhance UNH and West Haven.
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rule in King v. Burwell? 3. Will Greece secede from the EU by 2025? 4. Who will be the Republican candidate for President? 5. Who will win the NCAA tournament for both men and women? Before each panelist gave their opinion, one panelist would explain the issue for the audience, using their business expertise and worldly knowledge. After that, each panelist was given two minutes to give their answer to the question and their reasoning as to why. After each panelist gave their answer, the crowd was polled. Then, panelists would be given an additional minute each to challenge their colleagues or change the answer based off what other panelists said. At the end of round two, the majority answer was recorded as the group’s decision. The method allowed for a richer decision made up of multiple viewpoints. The decisions are listed below.
1. Prices will rise for the consumer of internet services. 2. Burwell will win, ensuring the continuation of Obamacare. 3. Greece will no longer be in the European Union, though they will be booted out, not secede by choice. 4. Jedd Bush will be the Republican candidate. 5. Kentucky will take the men’s trophy, while UConn will take the women’s. Typically, the crowd agreed with the panelists. There were disagreements between panelists, though the disagreements led to insightful discussions between panelists. Occasionally, audience members started to chime in, in which case the moderator was responsible for redirecting focus to the panelists. The session ran for about an hour and fifteen minutes. Afterwards, a reception sponsored by the Economics department allowed students to meet panel members while they enjoyed cookies, coffee, and fruit. Rosen, who has been associated with UNH for years
as a past professor, had a great time on the panel. “In my field, I am always analyzing Delphi Panel results. It was great to be on the other side of one finally,” Rosen said. “We really came for Armando. What he has done for the students here in creating an experiential experience has created the type of students we look for going into the professional business world.” Rosen founded New Tech Haven, partnering with many of the other panelists. Cebrian also had a wonderful time. “A teacher myself, I love supporting student learning,” she said. Cebrian is the chair of the business department at Lincoln College. “The panel went spectacularly. Ben did a great job moderating this, and the panelists brought everything I thought they would to the dynamic,” said Rodriguez. According to him, this event was a great success and further cements the Economics department as a prominent part of this University.
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Open Mic Night By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ
STAFF WRITER FFONT1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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The W.R.I.T.E. Poetry Club hosted an open mic night on March 25 in Maxcy Hall, which was well attended by both members and non-members. Although poets hosted the club, all who attended the event experienced a night of various styles of entertainment. Performers were encouraged to express themselves in any way they felt comfortable, through a variety of forums. There were performances from poets, rappers, singers and more.
Adding a true change of pace, Chazz Mair, a freshman at UNH, took the stage to jolt the audience with his racy stand-up comedy. The W.R.I.T.E. Poetry Club welcomed any and all performers, and the diverse audience performers complied. Zach Fontanez, a sophomore who performed at the event, commented on the quality of the club’s atmosphere. “There’s always such a great aura at the W.R.I.T.E. events. It’s so refreshing to see artists supporting other artists, and just getting together to indulge in what we love; art,” he said. Fontanez claims to be “not much of a poet,” although he did enjoyed singing and playing his guitar at
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the event. “Song lyrics are basically poetry,” Fontanez said. The W.R.I.T.E. Poetry Club’s purpose, as listed on the University of New Haven’s website, is “to engage students in their writing skills that will help them with their social skills when speaking in front of an audience.” The club is to serve as an outlet for student’s emotions, thought, and ideas, and to inspire them to express themselves in a safe, welcoming environment. The W.R.I.T.E. Poetry Club holds their meetings every Wednesday in Maxcy room 124 and welcomes new members.
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The awkward in between stages of seasons
By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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t is that time of year again, the most awkward time of all. It is the inbetween stage, and anyone who is a middle child knows that being in-between is not always fun. It’s “sprinter,” not quite spring but no longer winter. We are now faced with millions of questions. Do we bring winter coats or light sweaters back to school? Sneakers or Uggs? Hot Chocolate or Iced Tea?
The answer: bring both! We choose to live in New England, so this awkward middle season is just something we have to deal with, but here are some ways to make it a bit easier. Take advantage of this time period; appreciate the cold days just as much as the warm ones. Summer is just around the corner and although that sounds like heaven to us right now, once it’s here, we will all be complaining that it is too hot. I know the recent snowfall brought a lot of bad moods to New Englanders, but instead of complaining, enjoy the cold days. Once summer is here, it will no longer be acceptable to stay in bed all day drinking hot chocolate, binge watching a whole series on Netflix. Likewise, also enjoy the warm days. Though they seem to be far and few between right now, they are coming, however slowly as that might be. When we are hit with a nice 60degree spring day, go outside. Try studying out in the quad or
eating lunch outside at Sandella’s. Go for a walk at the beach or relax in a park; just do something to enjoy the sunshine to the fullest. Dress in anything your little heart desires. In the winter, we always look at the warm-blooded people wearing shorts and a sweatshirt on campus while the rest of us are bundled up in coats and scarves, like they are crazy. Then it gets a little warmer and it’s the coldblooded people, still sporting their furry Ugg boots while the rest of us are in flip flops that are lunatics. The best part about this inbetween stage is that whether you’re dressed for winter or summer, no one will care. We are all just as confused as the next person about the weather and what the proper attire is because, really, there is no proper attire! Wear what you want and whatever you feel comfortable in, without getting weird looks from everyone on campus. Relax a little bit. Not too much so that you start failing your classes, but if there
was ever a time to slack off, now is it. Midterms are behind us and finals are a long road ahead. Exciting events are in the near future, like Easter weekend off and Spring Weekend. Though you should still put your best effort into your schoolwork, this period is not a stressful one. You can sail through classes pretty easily without worrying about final grades and exams. In a month or two, the stress will be piling on while you try to get in those last minute assignments, but for now, just relax and enjoy the ride. I know that this isn’t the most ideal time, but we have to make the best of it! As winter moves out and spring moves in, things are sure to get messy and confusing with the weather, but that doesn’t mean our lives have to do the same. Instead of complaining about this awkward period, just go with the flow, have fun and wait it out. Only a few more weeks and we’ll be looking back on winter like a distant memory!
Keep your hands to yourself
By KAITLIN MAHAR
COPY EDITOR KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– You know who you are, and if you are somehow unaware that grabbing somebody’s ass, or touching them anywhere, for that matter, without their permission is acceptable, then you better have a seat because we’re about to have a little chat that your parents clearly never had with you. And, quite frankly, you made it abundantly clear that they
should have. In the words of the late, great Dr. Seuss: “You cannot touch me on a boat, or else I’ll punch you in the throat. You cannot touch me here or there, you cannot touch me anywhere. I don’t like where you put your hands. I do not like it, Sam I Am.” Or something like that. The point is, the only time when it’s okay to touch somebody, whether it’s their ass or hair or face or any other body part, is when you have their permission. And you most certainly did not have my permission. I’m sure you have no problems with the “you can look but not touch” policies of museums and similar establishments, and the same thing goes for people, regardless of whether you know them, don’t know them, etc. Or, maybe, the whole prob-
lem here is that you are so socially inept that you’re unaware that not everything was put on this earth for you to put your grimy, boney hands on, in which case we have a much bigger issue at hand here (no pun intended), and I highly recommend that you seek some sort of help to deal with the mental deficiency that causes you to be so unaware of such boundaries. But, I am going to go out on a limb and assume that you, an individual who so actively asserts his intelligence, are in fact keenly aware of such restrictions in various establishments, so I am going to let you in on a little secret: if you can manage to restrain yourself in a place where it is advertised that you are not allowed to touch things without permission, then you should certainly be able to do so in
the case of human beings. I know, what a novel idea! My mistake was not calling you out on it, and I do regret that. I was so stunned by what you did that by the time I was able to vocalize my outrage and discomfort at the blatant disrespect and disregard for my rights to my body, you were gone. But trust me, that doesn’t mean you’re getting away with this or that it meant it was okay for you to behave like you believe yourself to be some sort of common zoo animal. Because the next time you or anybody else tries to pull a stunt like that on myself or anybody else, I won’t be so quiet, and I definitely won’t be as nice as I’m being right now. Think this isn’t nice? You haven’t seen anything yet. But please, go ahead and try me. Make my day.
American Crime By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Every year a plethora of new television shows release their series premieres, each one claiming to be the “show of the season.” Many of them fall short of these claims, and few are rarely picked up for season two. However, this past year, one series has come out that is packed with emotional turmoil and deals with issues at the forefront of today’s society: American Crime. American Crime is a television drama that was released on March 5, 2015. It airs on ABC on Thursdays at 10 p.m., just after the popular show Scandal. It is no surprise that Academy Award winner John Ridley, who also created the movie
12 Years A Slave, created this series. American Crime tells the story of a number of people who are involved in a criminal case and the legal process that follows, and how all of their lives are impacted in the turn of these events. So far, three episodes have been released, and racial issues are at the forefront of this show. As of episode three, a white boy, whose parents believed him to be a golden child, has been murdered and his wife is in a coma and believed to have been raped. Investigations into the murder have revealed to his parents’, who are dealing with their own marriage issues, utter dismay that he was involved in drug dealing. And his wife, who was supposedly raped, was actually cheating on her now deceased husband with many men. The suspects of these
crimes include an African American addicted to crystal meth, a Latino high school student who has never been in trouble before, who lives under the strict rules of his father who seems to be ashamed of their race, and an illegal Mexican juvenile, who supports himself through illegal activities. What makes this show hit so close to home for everyone who watches it is that it deals with the stereotypes we all face, no matter what race, religion or world we come from. Every character in this show is somehow a victim, but also somehow guilty. It shows that no matter what race you are, everyone is facing struggles and nobody is one hundred percent perfect. Rather than painting the victims as completely innocent, Ridley highlights their mistakes and faults that led them to the position they are currently in. Rather than
painting the suspects as evil, he highlights the struggles they are facing that have led them to make bad decisions. Where as most shows make us feel sorry for the victim and hate the suspect, we feel compassion and disapproval of both. In a society that is focused so much on race and racial equality, or lack thereof, a show like this can be metamorphic to the viewers. It shows what is wrong with society, but also why things are the way they are, why these stereotypes exist, and how every member of society is equally both responsible and unaccountable. If you haven’t watched this show yet, I highly recommend it to any and everyone. If you want to catch up on past episodes, they are all available through ABC’s website, On Demand and Amazon Prime.
Nicaragua Part 1: Medical Brigade
By ALYSSA MACKINNON
STAFF WRITER AMACK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Global Brigade is an organization that relies on students to put together a program that helps communities in need all over the world. There are various brigades and the option for hybrid brigades which splits your volunteer week into two brigades, which was what happened during this Spring Break when Kaitlin O’Boyle and I went to Nicaragua, specifically the region of Estelí, and stayed in a compound with 25 other students from Grinnell College, Iowa. The program Coordinator was Julio César Ruiz, who was leading his fifth brigade. He lives in Jinotega, a town just outside our medical brigade location of El Rosario. He was born in Nicaragua but moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Mornings began at 7 a.m. (or, so, we had something called “Nicaragua time,” meaning we estimated for additional time whenever because nothing was quite precise) with a breakfast of rice, beans, fruit and cereal. Coffee was even more delicious while enjoying the sun slowly rising over the mountains from the gazebos outside the cafeteria, with the occasional animal cozying up for a bite of food. The compound was pretty large and featured a myriad of educational stations, like dinosaurs that demonstrated scientific concepts such as solar power or centrifugal motion. There was very little internet access in the country but it truly just helped students get more connected to each other rather than the web. There was a pool above the dorms near the cafeteria that was often rented out for weddings! The dorms were quaint with four or so to a room and the ability to have a hot shower after a long day. Luxuries like a hot shower in a country where water can take miles of walking to acquire made us all very thankful for the compound we were in. We rode the bus to the clinic (something like a large house) which had six stations. The six stations were: Triage (patient intake), Dentistry, Consult (assisting the native or U.S. volunteer doctors), Charla (playing with the children), OB/GYN, and lastly Pharmacy (giving out prescriptions and hygiene items). Each station was cordoned off by sheets tied to bricks; the gynecologist was the only person to have a substantial and locked door, for obvious reasons.
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Triage was difficult for students who didn’t speak any Spanish, but thankfully, we had translators who worked with the students to help them understand everyone’s concerns. Charla was very active, usually involving a mix of coloring, frisbee, ball throwing and simply talking. The OB/ GYN was my least favorite station because it was strictly observation unless a patient was in pain, then most students said, “Quieres sustengo su mano?” meaning, “do you want me to hold your hand,” essentially. Lunches were eaten together reflecting on our roles here in the country and how we could continue to improve by reorganizing or practicing different elements and creating systems that utilized our strengths. I was stationed in dentistry on my last day, which I personally found to be the most exciting since I was able to get very close to the procedure, holding various instruments and grabbing items for her throughout the extraction of a severely rotted tooth. Consultation was fascinating with some of the Nicaraguan doctors. Bengay was a foreign concept for treatment, and in my consultations with an M.D. from the Ministry of Health, I often suggested it as a treatment for chronic muscle soreness in various patients which helped me feel as though I was contributing more to that stations mission despite my lack of medical knowledge. “It was interesting to see that what we consider OTC, [over the counter] the doctors here needed to prescribe,” Kaitlin O’Boylee said of her experience in the pharmacy station. Each night, we discussed together after dinner on the experiences of the day, what we enjoyed, what we could improve on, how we could do more for the community and its people. We often talked about the communities we were helping, the thought processes behind our desires to help. Many of the “Grinnelians” as they called themselves, discussed topics like “the white savior complex” in great depth, critically analyzing their experience beyond the superficial to get to the heart of the behavior. They often asked themselves where actions originated from and if the interactions of gratitude from the people they were helping were genuine or if some things were simply another part of the “program” we were a part of. It was truly refreshing to meet people who thought about life in the most meaningful ways and deeply cared about the impact they could have.
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Down: 1. Kvetch 2. 2011 Best New Artist Grammy winner Bon __ 3. Parting aid 4. Taps absentee, possibly 5. Renaissance standout 6. Hal Foster’s Queen of the Misty Isles 7. Author Yutang
8. Refreshing treats 9. Islamic ruling 10. Put behind bars 11. Sneaker inserts 12. Short-term residence, usually 13. Substance 14. Far from substantial 20. Hummingbird attractors 23. Like some humor 25. Genesis son 26. Genesis city 27. “Song based on a letter,” per McCartney 28. Bigoted 30. Ball Park Franks owner 32. 2011 ABC show with multiple pilots 34. The tallest one is nearly 16,000 feet high 35. Took off 37. Emerald __ 43. Statistical anomaly 45. Building material 49. Nita of early filmdom 51. Backup
52. __ doctor 53. Hopping game? 54. __ Carrot: Crayola color 56. Requiem title word 57. Plant’s stoma, e.g. 58. 1956 crisis site 59. French 101 word 61. __-Cat
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Chargers,
RSOs, as you know, the miscellaneous account is starting to run low and I just wanted to remind you about policies regarding the miscellaneous account. The funding that is within the USGA Miscellaneous account is available for all RSOs to have the opportunity to request from for any event or function on or off campus. The money that is awarded for miscellaneous can only be used for that specific function or expense that it is allocated for. I just wanted to remind you all of this as any remaining funds that was awarded from miscellaneous is to be returned to the miscellaneous account following your event or function. The USGA Assistant Treasurer has reached out to all RSOs who have received miscellaneous funding to ensure that all unspent money is returned to USGA so that other organizations have the same opportunity to receive funding from miscellaneous as you did. If you have any questions, as always, you can come see me during office hours or shoot me an email! Sincerely, John Foti USGA Treasure
I hope your week is going well, and hopefully the snow is over. There will be no USGA this week as University offices are closed on Friday. For those of you traveling home for the Easter Holiday, I wish you safe travels. I am glad to report that the to-go container trial is going well and we will have a further update to you in the coming weeks. This past Sunday, the USGA had its first ever Dodgeball Tournament. I would like to thank everyone that attended. It was a lot of fun and a good way to relieve stress. Voting ends on Wednesday and I want to wish all the candidates luck, and look forward to see who will win. If you have any questions or issues do not hesitate to contact me, and my door is always open to you.
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Thursday April 2 Comedian Adam Mamawala will be performing from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the German Club.
Friday April 3 Trip to Joker’s Wild New Haven will be at 8 p.m. Sign-ups are on Charger connection.
Monday April 6 April Beanhouse will be at 8 p.m. in the Bartel’s programming space Tuesday April 7 The movie “American Sniper” will be showing at 8 p.m. in the Bartel’s café.
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One Direction member headed in new direction
By ASHLEY WINWARD
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his week 1D fans around the world cried out when news struck that member Zayn Malik had quit One Direction after five years. Recently, several media outlets had reported that Malik left their current tour prematurely due to stress, leaving in the middle of a run through Africa and Asia. The band still has a European and North American leg that takes them through the fall. While I cannot speak as a fan of the band, this news brings to light an issue that’s been plaguing musicians for years; the balance between celebrity and normalcy. In Malik’s statement to fans he wrote, “I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.” When we put artists up on this pedestal of fame, it can be easy for fans to forget that these people are also human. With how fast these guys went from X Factor contes-
tants to worldwide phenomena, it’s been practically a five year push to continue putting out hits with no let up. No matter how much you enjoy the experience, there’s no denying that this is a very stressful situation for the body and mind. It was only a matter of time before someone was to finally break down. While some fans have been understanding of this fact, others have been acting as if the man has died, posting pictures on social media of candlelight vigils and getting the twitter hashtag #foreverinourheartszayn trending worldwide. While this part of his life’s journey has ended, there is still so much left for Malik to do, just out of the millions of public eyes. Personally, I don’t blame him for this decision; there is only so much one person can handle and it’s okay to take a step back and reevaluate another musical path. I will say that the whole situation could have been handled better. To leave midway through a tour can be frustrating to both the band and artist. With tickets already sold expecting a certain lineup, there will always be complaints in this sort of situation. Will fans still go?
Probably. Will there be an uproar when the remaining four members approach the stage? Only the good kind. No matter what bad happens there will still be fans flocking for a chance to see “The First Tour Without Zayn 2015” because they’ll be witnessing history. Good or bad, there’s something powerful about being a part of a historic moment of your favorite band’s history. For all my fangirls, I completely understand your pain. While I may not be a 1D fan, I’ve experienced my fair share of band breakups before. It’s just important to remember that Malik is a human being with personal needs as well. As fans, we must accept this and support the artists we care about in whatever future endeavors they may partake in. If that means letting him live a quiet life, then we just have to remember that they’re happy. Who knows? This might not be the last we see him; he has gone on record to say that he would love to try the production side of the industry. While the fate of the UK crew may be off in different directions, it will be the music that keeps them together in our memories.
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Motionless in White return to Irving for second sell out show By ASHLEY WINWARD
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his past weekend Motionless in White returned to New York City to headline the Beyond the Barricade tour, bringing along friends For Today, New Years Day and Ice Nine Kills. This was the second sold out show at Irving Plaza and the crowd reflected that, coming out in their most interesting garb to thrash about to the Pennsylvania natives. Motionless in White is one of those bands that can have a very specific looking fan; all black everything, leather and spikes, pale white makeup to match lead singer Chris “Motionless” Ceruli, a style very synonymous of the stereotypical Marilyn Manson look. It’s something that I appreciate about metal and bands like Motionless in White, the fan base is dedicated, and dressing up allows a sort of escapism
that entices fans. Opening the evening was Ice Nine Kills, hailing from Boston, Mass. The band’s whose name comes from Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle. Lead singer Spencer Charnas started their set off guns blazing with “Connect the Cuts” and continued with a charged set mostly sampling their most recent release, 2013’s The Predator Becomes the Prey. While their time on stage was short, it was certainly memorable, with Spencer’s dark and theatric stage presence. The band moved fast through a total of five songs, stopping briefly midway to ask the fans to light the room with their lighters and cell phones for “Me, Myself and Hyde” their newest single. The band’s instrumentation as a whole was really tight and strong, impressing me as my first time seeing them and a new fan. New Years Day clearly had the female support in the room when they took to the stage; the screams as singer Ash Costello could have your ears ringing alone. The sass she gives when she spits out her lyrics match her strut
across the stage. For such a little girl, she really owns the place. While I wasn’t familiar with a lot of their songs prior to the show, I really enjoyed “Death of the Party,” as well as their closing song, “Defame Me.” The music was definitely heavy but fun to dance to at the same time. The highlight of their set was probably when Chris Motionless came out to join the band to sing his part on “Angel Eyes” off of their Victim to Villain album. You can check out New Years Day all summer on the Vans Warped Tour. For Today was the direct support for Motionless, a Christian metalcore group from Iowa. Their set was primarily based on their most recent album Fight the Silence, which has hit the top of the charts in both the US hard rock and Christian categories. Opening with their hit “Break the Cycle” the pit absolutely erupted. There is nothing these guys bring more of than energy. Singer Mattie Montgomery puts so much heart in his performances; you can tell that he’s genuine in what he does and that’s something I can
Ashley went to see Motionless in White in New York City (Photo by Ashley Winward)
appreciate. While I do like their music, I have a hard time watching their live performances. Being a Christian group, Montgomery does take a significant amount of time out of their performance to speak the word of god and tell his story of coming to the church. While I am not against any religions, and I am a firm believer of every person’s freedom of speech, it is something that I do not
feel comfortable with in the setting of a concert. I would probably not attend another for today show unless it were to see other bands of interest. If they spend a little more time playing music and a little less time talking I think it would be a different story. Soon it was time for the lights to dim, the candles to be lit and for Motionless in White to take to the stage. The set began with bass
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player Devin “Ghost” Sola, appearing in a slipknot-esque mask wielding a chainsaw; nothing too out of the ordinary for this band. Opening with “Death March” it was clear that it was going to be a wild show. Spanning all three of their albums over a 14 song set, there was no hit gone unplayed. Continue reading at Chargerbulletin.com
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Alina Smith isn’t just in Nashville for the ‘Free Beer’ By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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merging singersongwriter Alina Smith hit the country music scene this year with her catchy single “Free Beer.” The track had its’ debut on Sirius XM The Highway’s “On the Horizon” program, where they have listeners vote to keep new songs (and artists) on the air. Hailing from Russia, Smith puts a unique spin on a classic genre and isn’t afraid to take risks in a sometimes uniformed industry. I was lucky enough to speak with her about her recent growth and the aspects of her life that keep her motivated to continue making music we all love. “I got started in the music business when I was six,” Smith explained. “I auditioned to be in this kids’ singing group called ‘Aurora’. The next thing I knew, I was on a tour bus with them rolling through Europe. We played a show almost every night and I loved it!” With a start in the industry as a six year-old touring through Europe, Smith was clearly destined to continue a prosperous career in music. I wanted to understand that musical environment in Russia while she was growing up. In the U.S. we tend to forget that things are different in other countries; in Italy, kids drink wine at dinner and in Ghana, they start work as early as eight years old. With such varying customs, it is important to understand how music is expressed elsewhere and the way that could affect artists who aren’t domestic to the country they gain fame in. “I’m not sure what it was like for the other kids my age,” said Smith. “But since I was on the road with ‘Aurora’ all the time, everything was always about music and performing it. For example,
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April 1: New Found Glory with Turnstile, This Wild Life and Turnover April 2: Break Science with Marvel Years and Vibe Street Alina Smith, who hails from Russia, currently resides in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo provided by Alina Smith)
our managers didn’t let us go swimming or eat ice cream, because they were afraid we’d catch a cold and lose our voices. Of course, we still did it on the sly,” she joked. While music was always a part of Smith’s life, I was curious about what constituted her move to Nashville, Tenn., primarily a country music based city. “I knew I wanted to be a country artist and Nashville is the place for that. Compared to moving from Russia, it was a relatively painless process. Although I really do miss the West Coast weather,” she admitted. As far as her career as a songwriter, Smith said that the singing came first due to how young she was when she originally started performing. “I started writing in my early teens and it’s been my favorite since then. There’s nothing like getting that little spark of an idea and watching it grow into a song!” Speaking of little sparks that turn into big ideas, Smith’s hit single “Free Beer” has been a fan-favorite on The Highway for months now. As a huge fan of The Highway on Sirius myself, I’ve always been curious as to how songs are chosen to be a part of the “On the Horizon” sector. “It was totally serendipitous. My management has an open door policy - artists just come and go whenever
they feel like it,” Smith said. “It was one of those times I just showed up to say ‘hey.’ When I walked in, they were all in the conference room with John Marks, who programs The Highway, playing him my music! I’m pretty sure John thought we staged my appearance, but it was really random. He added ‘Free Beer’ to the ‘On The Horizon’ segment of the show shortly after that.” “It’s been great to watch the song grow organically,” she continued. “Since it’s a little edgy for country music, I was worried about how it might be received, but a lot of people seem to get it. I’ve seen a bunch of girls posting the lyrics and I can’t tell you how many guys have offered to buy me beer,” she laughed. “To me it’s a total girl power song. Girls don’t need to hook up with guys to have a good time—just take the beer and hit the dance floor with your friends! Nothing against guys either—I have a great one here at home—I just think it’s fun to take the players and flip their game against them every once in a while.” Because Smith is at a point her career where “Free Beer” is becoming a second identity to the emerging singer/songwriter, I wanted to spark interest in the rest of her portfolio and have fans get to know a little more about the woman behind the catchy hook.
“My songs are all like my babies, so it’s hard to be partial. Songs like “Free Beer” are really fun to perform, but there are also some ballads I’ve written that really hit home any time I sing them.” With such an edgy stylization on a solidified genre, it is interesting to hear about Alina’s main influences – both personally and musically. “I have a very broad musical taste. Obviously, I’m a huge country fan, traditional or new, but I also listen to a lot of pop, R&B and hiphop. Michael Jackson is my favorite pop artist of all time. And as far as country, I love strong females, like Loretta Lynn or Miranda Lambert. Personally, I tend to pay attention to a lot of entrepreneurs outside of the music industry,” she went on. “Especially the girls. Barbara Corcoran is very inspiring, so is Sophia Amoruso. This uniquely empowering singer/songwriter has much more on the way for fans and soon-to-be fans alike. She encourages everyone to stay up to date on her latest music news by following her on Twitter and Instagram (@alinamusic). Alina Smith has taken the country music charts by storm and is bound to continue on this trend with her refreshing take on classic stories that are sure to grab your attention and keep you wanting more.
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April 2: Roger Street Friedman with Seth Adam April 4: Eugene Mirman with Andrew Donnelly
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Chappie: Blomkamp loses his charge
Chappie takes place in a near future where the police force is made up of robots (AP photo) By BEN ATWATER
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irector Neil Blomkamp has once again put out a dark, gritty sci-fi film full of gang culture and forced apartheid allegory in Chappie. Chappie takes place in a near future where the police force is made up of robots. When one robot breaks down, an ambitious young technician played by Dev Patel installs a new mainframe that gives the robot a sentient conscious that can learn, think and feel. The robot, as one might’ve guessed, is named Chappie. Like many films, Chappie has three distinct acts. The first act sets up the generic sci-fi “evil corporation,” seen in District 9, Aliens, etc. Ironically enough, Sigourney
Weaver plays the CEO, giving Chappie another bridge to Alien. Hugh Jackman plays the main antagonist, who is jealous that Dev Patel’s robots have become the prominent police force while his bulky bipedal droids gather dust. Dev Patel creates Chappie, but is not allowed to activate him due to company restrictions. He ends up getting kidnapped by gangsters played by South African hip hop stars Yolandi Visser and Ninja. They activate Chappie with the intention of turning him into, as Ninja puts it, “the illest gangster on the street, son.” This is when Chappie starts to fall apart. The screenplay sticks out as being one of the most laughable in recent memory. Perhaps the fact that Yolandi and Ninja are musicians and not actors explains the terrible performance, but the horrible screenplay is attributable to Blomkamp. The gangsters raise Chappie like a child, baby talking him. This becomes extremely
annoying, as Yolandi and Ninja exhibit their forced gangster attitudes toward a child. Honestly, these characters seem as though a 12-year-old wrote them. Chappie is certainly not charming, either. Unlike the charming cinematic robots Baymax and Wall-e, Chappie is incredibly annoying, talking in a high pitched South African accent provided by frequent Blomkamp collaborator Sharlto Copley. Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman is plotting his evil revenge plan, which all but a mystery until the end. At a certain point, one stops waiting for Chappie to deliver and starts waiting for Chappie to end. This is not to say there are no redeeming factors. The robot looks incredibly realistic and the movement seems very organic yet within the confines of a robot’s movement. There is a brief fight scene at the end that is entertaining, mostly for the ED-209 rip-off tearing a man in two. And that ends the positives.
Jeanine of Erudite. Based on the trilogy of novels written by Veronica Roth, the film Insurgent stays close to the ideas and plot of the book. Any changes made to the film by director Robert Schwentke enhances the overall visual effect and clarifies several plot points for the viewers. Insurgent begins where Divergent left off. Tris and Four are on the run from Jeanine, leader of Erudite faction. While on the run they plot to end Jeanine’s reign before she can end the lives of all Divergents. However, along the way they discover Jeanine’s true plans—to hunt
Divergents to unlock the secrets left by the founders of the five faction society. Haunted by her past, Tris, along with Four, face impossible challenges to protect the ones she loves and to unlock the truth of the future of their world. Overall, the acting of Shailene Woodley as Tris and Theo James as Four are faithful to the characters in the novel. Woodley and James also complete amazing stunts at ease throughout the film, just as their characters would have being trained in Dauntless. The visual effects in the film beautifully capture each
There are elements in Chappie that could be profound if in the hands of another director. Spielberg’s AI addressed robotic consciousness brilliantly, for the whole point of addressing robotic consciousness is not about robots; it’s about humans. If a robot is created by a human, and can then think, feel, and evolve, how is that different from a sentient human being? This calls into question whether we are programmed by some higher power, and if we are any different than robots. Descartes’ “I think therefore I am” proposition becomes a little hazier when robots that transcend their programs are cinematically rendered. At least Chappie got me thinking about that, even if I was thinking about how the movie should have hammered in these themes rather than evil corporatism. Yet Chappie is far from original in hinting at this theme. Full of plagiarisms, the film rips off the Robocop above all, with the notion of a robotic police force and the design of Jackman’s robots copying the design of the ED-209 robots from Robocop, who are also meant to be more military police versus the Chappie robot. Also like Robocop, the final fight takes place in an abandoned industrial plant, which looks very similar to the plant where Alex Murphy has his standoff with the gang. Furthermore, Blomkamp continues his trend of self-plagiarism by following plot structures established in District 9. Continue reading at Chargerbulletin.com
Worth full price!
Frozen gets a franchise
Queen Elsa is back in the new Disney short Frozen Fever (AP photo) By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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After Frozen became the fifth highest grossing film of all time last year earning almost $1.3 billion dollars, it is no shocker that a sequel has been announced. John Lasseter, producer of the first film, said to the press last week, “We enjoyed making Frozen Fever so much and being back in the world with those characters.” Frozen Fever is a short film that can currently be seen attached to screenings of Cinderella, out in theaters. The short film is very simple and brief, detailing the snow queen, Elsa, coming down with a cold on her sister Anna’s birthday.
Possessing magical snow powers, her sneezes create mini snowmen called “snowglies,” which are certain to lead to even more merchandise. The short film also has one song “Making Today a Perfect Day.” While not as intoxicating as “Let it Go,” it is still very catchy. The short film’s title is self-referential to the cultural phenomenon of Frozen getting routed into every corner of American culture, with girls wearing Elsa dresses and Olaf beanie babies being gifted very frequently. “Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea that will take you back to Arendelle,” Lasseter also said. No dates have been announced yet, but Frozen is far from dead, with this sequel and a Broadway musical coming soon.
Insurgent diverges from Divergent By SARAH EATON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER SEATO3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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In the 2014 film Divergent, Tris Prior, a Divergent in a world divided by factions based on virtues, discovers a plot by the faction Erudite to destroy all Divergents and sets out with Four, member of the Dauntless faction, to stop the plan before it begins. Now, the story continues with Insurgent where Tris, Four, other Divergents and members of Dauntless are on the run from the infamous
faction as well as the destruction of cities between the factions. The visual effects show the factions as they are, but they also show how the power of Erudite has affected them. The CGI used in this film, especially during the simulations, amazingly captures the environment and challenges that Tris, Four and other Divergents must face in the world corrupted by Jeanine and her followers. Insurgent tops Divergent in intensity, excitement and emotion. As great as Divergent was, Insurgent kept me on the edge of my seat and left me wanting more in the end. Insurgent is defi-
A scene from the film Insurgent (AP Photo)
nitely a must see for those who watched Divergent or read the trilogy by Veronica Roth. The ending may leave one hanging, but there is no need to worry. The end of
the trilogy, Allegiant, is set to be split into two films ala Mockingjay, with Part One coming March 2017 and Part Two coming March 2018.
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+ Voting for the 2015-2016 USGA President, Treasurer and Senators ended today. Congrats to to all the candidates on successful campaigning. + Sodexo and USGA worked together to get the students a trial-run period of free to-go containers during dinner and lunch time, meaning students who usually have class during dinner time were actually able to eat this week.
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Dear Melanie, I hate my roommate; she’s annoying and a pig. We don’t have that much time left in the semester so it’s pointless to move out, but I’m not sure what my options are. -Reader Dear Reader, Living with someone is hard. You’re right; there isn’t that much time in the semester so to move out for a few weeks and then have to move out again when the semester ends is a lot. If you haven’t spoken to your roommate directly already, try that first. Don’t pussyfoot around the issue either; clearly tell her what your grievances are.
Recipe of the Week Grilled Chicken Fajita Kabobs By ASHLEY WEMMELL
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For the Kabobs: 1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 red pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 yellow pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces 1 green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
For the Fajita Marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Directions: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. 2. Place the chicken in Ziploc bag with the fajita marinade. Seal the bag and make sure all of the chicken pieces are well coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to eight hours. 3. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread marinated chicken, onion, and peppers onto skewers. Discard leftover marinade.
If the problem persists or she doesn’t want to have a grownup conversation, bring your RA into it; that’s a part of their job. Your RA can act as a mediator and facilitate a difficult conversation. If mediation does not work, your RA can help lead you in the right direction for more help. Either way, you won’t be alone in this if talking to your roommate directly doesn’t work.
Xoxo,
Melanie
Poetry Corner What if I read to you a story, Starting ; “Once Upon A Time”, And you realized that it was your life, Spelt out on every line, Would you hear my voice with wonder, As it brushed across each word, And pray to my arms had strength to hold, The truth about your world, Would your view on life be different, And would it shock you most to find, That the thing you thought defined you, Could be summed up in just two lines, And all the ones you took for granted, The ins and outs of every day, Play a bigger part in who you are, Than you’d ever dared to say, Would you wonder at the pages left, And all the places that they’ll lead, Then vow to make each moment, One that you’d be proud to read, Because there is a story of your life, But it’s you who holds the pen, And I hope you fill the pages right, Before you reach the end. -e.h.
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Simply Sam’s Style Shoe Forecast for Rain/Snow By SAMANTHA SALVIO
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here is nothing like a lovely flurry of snowflakes to begin your weekend morning in March. I hope everyone is feeling the same way as I do about our current weather situation. Amid the statuses of “remember when we wore shorts and tanks in March” and “it’s raining/snowing again,” it looks as though wet weather is on our future for a good amount of time. This season, I have explored the many different options of footwear to keep my toesies warm; I have tried the Classic UGG look, the East Coast rain boot look and the nonchalant
riding boot look. Here is my review on these looks: 1. The Classic UGG: I am not a fan of this look in general, but I set my pretenses aside to give this look another try. I chose to wear a pair of grey, cable knit tall UGGS on a day where it ended up snowing. Due to the cable knit design and heavier material, my feet and legs stayed fairly warm but I noticed that my socks were getting wet because of the liquid seeping into the boot. After walking around the day with cold and soppy feet, I am reverting back to my pretenses about UGGS only being suitable for wearing around the house. 2. East coast rain boot: I
would still like to consider myself fairly new to the east coast and often look to other people around me to see what the fashion culture is like in New England. I noticed that rain boots were not only used for the rainy weather, but snowy weather as well. This took me by surprise and decided to follow suit with this trend. I noticed that I was less likely to slip and die because of the rubber soles, but the downside was my boots were not insulated and the boots absorbed all the chilly weather. This time my feet weren’t wet, but still freezing cold. Hunter boots now make rain boots with a cable-knit insulation—that
would be my recommendation. 3. Nonchalant riding boot: My boots go off to these people that choose to wear riding boots or any other casual shoewear for this weather. Even with rubber soles, I still tend to slip and am a hot mess! Not to mention the leather material on most boots do not take well to the rain and moves up the expiration date on those shoes. I forgot to wear my snow boots one day when it was snowing and just wore regular riding boots out and slipped about five times. Hunter rain boots are perfect for a rainy day, but can leave your feet cold (Photo obtained via hunterboots.com)
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