Fans crowded theaters this summer, eager to see the new Harry Potter movie.
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UNH begins a GLBTQ ally program to train faculty and staff.
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Freshmen Class Breaks Last Year’s Record
By MELANIE ROVINSKY STAFF WRITER
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Undergraduate enrollment climbs above 3,500 students as the University of New Haven welcomes approximately 1,500 freshmen onto campus. Fall 2008 had brought a 65 percent increase in enrollment deposits over the preceding year, and this year, that number has grown again by 13 percent. According to Gil Rogers, Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment Technology, UNH received nearly 10,000 applications for the 2009-2010 year and accepted around 45 percent of them. Rogers claims that the increased interest in UNH can be attributed to momentum – building better facilities, creating “smarter” classrooms, and improving existing areas of campus. He believes these factors are what make UNH a “top destination for some of the best and brightest students around the country.” Neither interest in UNH nor enrollment in the university appears to be impacted by the country’s current economic situation. The number of inquiring students for Fall 2010 admission has nearly doubled since 2007. The number of transfer students has also grown over the past few years. Although Rogers commends members of the Undergraduate Admissions staff for their tremendous efforts, he believes that their recruitment would be inconsequential if the camSee CAMPUS page 5
A KIM HARMAN/CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO
Freshmen, part of the Class of 2013, move in to Bixler Hall on a sunny Sunday, August 23rd. Throughout the entire weekend, over 1,100 freshmen students moved in to their residence halls, breaking last year’s record-breaking enrollment.
Welcome Week to Soar Above Expectations with Over $40,000 Budget
By ZACK ROSEN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Welcome Week 2009 is in full-swing! There are lots of events to check out, and all are certain to entertain! For weeks now, the Welcome Week Planning Committee has been meeting to plan the best events, comedians, and food for UNH students! Best part? It’s open to all students, and it’s totally free! These past few weeks have been beyond hectic for Director of Student Activities Greg “Grego”
Overend and Assistant Director of Student Activities Lisa Saverese. Along with representatives from Residential Life, Athletics, the Dean of Students’ Office, Student Activities, and even The Charger Bulletin, both students and administration have worked incredibly hard to make this Welcome Week the best one yet. Keep reading to find out just a few key events, or check out a fuller calendar of events on page 2. If you’re a new student, from Wednesday through Friday be sure to stop any-
one wearing a yellow All Day Q&A t-shirt! These are upperclassmen leaders who are all around campus to help you find where to go to and how to get around! On Wednesday, if you find a golden ticket in The Charger Bulletin, then you have a chance to win $50 or $100! Make your own aquarium in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 12-4pm, and also enjoy a taste of West Haven while you’re at it! Thursday, Marcus the comedian will be in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 7-9pm, and there will
be trips to the movie theatre and to go bowling in the evening. Friday evening, from 5-7pm, there will be a K-9 demonstration in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad, followed by Dippin’ Dots and materials to make your own Charger Cavalry gear. At 7pm, join a bunch of people for a glow in the dark Frisbee game at Kayo Field, or check out Wade Live the magician from 8:30-9:30pm in the Bixler/ Botwinik Quad. On Saturday, there will See WELCOME page 4
Campus Events & News
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Welcome Week Schedule Wednesday
9am-4pm, Bartels Lobby -- Poster Sale 11am-3pm, Bartels Info Desk -- Sign up for Sunday Trips 12pm-4pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Make Your Own Aquarium 12pm-4pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- A Taste of West Haven 4:30pm-7:30pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Dinner in the Quad 5:00pm, Alumni Lounge -- Movie (Inconvenient Truth) and pizza with President Kaplan 7:30pm-10:30pm, behind Bayer Hall -- Block Party
Thursday
7:00pm-9:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Comedian (Marcus, as seen on Last Comic Standing) 9:00pm, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Trip to the Movies 10:00pm-1:00am, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Bowling Trip
Friday
5:00pm-7:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- K9 Demonstration 6:00pm-8:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Make Your Own Charger Cavalry Gear and Dippin’ Dots 7:00pm, Kayo Field -- Glow in the Dark Frisbee Game 8:30pm-9:30pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Magician ( Wade Live) 10:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Make Your Own Tie Dye TShirts
A Message from the President
A new school year means new opportunities for learning and growth. The administration, faculty and staff of the University are here to ensure that you take advantage
of those opportunities this year. With all the new facilities, programs and initiatives that we have undertaken in the past few years, the University has a wealth of opportunities to offer you. Move past your safety net, and join a club, try an activity, or run for student office. It
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will help you to grow as an individual, a goal that is very much a part of your college education. Just recently, a UNH staff member spoke to William Bruce, a prominent lawyer who graduated from UNH as an undergraduate in 1974. While a student here Bill was treasurer, then president of USGA, our student government. He went on to Yale Law School, where he excelled. "I was a relatively quiet kid when I went to UNH," Bill said. "But I ran for student government, was successful, and became president. I credit UNH. The University taught See PRESIDENT page 5
Saturday
12:00pm-5:00pm, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Shuttle to West Haven Beach 1:00pm, Kayo Field -- UNH Men’s Soccer vs. Bentley College 9:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Bonfire, S’mores, Photo Key Chains, and Music
Sunday
12:00pm-5:00pm, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Farmington River Tubing 12:00pm-5:00pm, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Mystic for the Day 10:00am-6:00pm, pick up at Maxcy Hall -- Bronx Zoo 1:00pm, Kayo Field -- UNH Women’s Soccer vs. Molloy College 4:30pm-7:30pm, Echlin Dining Hall -- Dinner “Back to School: Charger Style” and Supermarket Bingo 7:00pm, New Hall -- Laundry 101 9:00pm-11:00pm, Bixler/Botwinik Quad -- Drive-in Movie (Up) with Rootbeer Floats and Popcorn
Dear 2013: From the Dean of Students
Welcome! You have arrived and are officially a college student. The past year of applying to colleges, worrying about getting in, the happiness you experienced when your acceptance letter came, your high school graduation and saying goodbye to family and friends as you prepared to come to UNH is behind you. You are about to start a wonderful new adventure. During the next four years, you will be challenged academically and personally. As you encounter challenges, I hope that you will utilize the many University resources which are available to you. The following are some success strat-
egies to insure you have a good year: Put academics first. College is different than high school and you are here because you want to be. Work hard, manage your time well, go to class, meet deadlines, utilize campus resources, and seek help when you need it. Get to know your professors and meet with your academic advisor on a regular basis. Your learning will depend on the interest, motivation and discipline you bring to the classroom and your studies. Challenge yourself, explore possibilities, meet new people, discover, and venture outside the UNH campus into the greater
New Haven community. Be persistent and do not give up. Be open to students with different lifestyles and values from your own but also be true to your own values and beliefs. Make good choices and be a community member who treats others the way you wish to be treated. Be sure you understand University policies and the Code of Conduct found online in the Student Handbook. See DEAN page 5
National/World News
The Charger Bulletin | August 26, 2009
Beck Riles Advertisers
By DAVID BAUDER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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NEW YORK – Glenn Beck returns to Fox News Channel on Monday after a vacation with fewer companies willing to advertise on his show than when he left, part of the fallout from calling President Barack Obama a racist. A total of 33 Fox advertisers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., CVS Caremark, Clorox and Sprint, directed that their commercials not air on Beck's show, according to the companies and ColorofChange.org, a group that promotes
political action among blacks and launched a campaign to get advertisers to abandon him. That's more than a dozen more than were identified a week ago. While it's unclear what effect, if any, this will ultimately have on Fox and Beck, it is already making advertisers skittish about hawking their wares within the most opinionated cable TV shows. The Clorox Co., a former Beck advertiser, now says that "we do not want to be associated with inflammatory speech used by either liberal or conservative talk show hosts." The
maker of bleach and household cleaners said in a statement that it has decided not to advertise on political talk shows. The shows present a dilemma for advertisers, who usually like a "safe" environment for their messages. The Olbermanns, Hannitys, O'Reillys, Maddows and Becks of the TV world are more likely to say something that will anger a viewer, who might take it out on sponsors. "This is a good illustration of that conundrum," said Rich Hallabran, spokesman for UPS Stores, which he said has temporarily halted buying ads
on Fox News Channel as a whole. Beck can bring the eyeballs. With the health care debate raising political temperatures, his show had its biggest week ever right before his vacation, averaging 2.4 million viewers each day, according to Nielsen Media Research. ColorofChange. org quickly targeted companies whose ads had appeared during Beck's show, telling them what he had said and seeking a commitment to drop him. The goal is to make Beck a liability, said James Rucker, the organization's executive director.
Animal Awareness Tip: Tazmanian Devil
when fighting for a mate, or when battling ––––––––––––––––– for food. They are also known for their Everyone may putrid smell when know the Tazmanian stressed out and their Devil to be the vicious extremely aggressive yet adorable creature in Looney Tunes who spins around in circles and produces low guttural sounds to spook its prey. However, the Tasmanian Devil is mostly dissimilar to the actual Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) behavior. Because of that lives in an island its large head in prosouth of Australia portion to its body, the called State of Tasma- Tasmanian Devil has nia. As a matter of fact, the strongest bite out the Sarcophilus harri- of any other mammal. sii are known for their Tasmanian Devils are intolerably loud high- solitary and hunt or pitched screech that scavenge for food at they produce when night with the help they feel threatened, of their long specialBy MAIDELINE SANCHEZ STAFF WRITER
ized whiskers. When the opportunity arises, Tasmanian Devils will form in groups during their mealtime and at some instances will fight for their share.
After the demise of the Thylacine in 1936 Tasmanian Devils became listed as the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world; males are listed as 25.7 inches in length on average while females are listed as 22 inches in length.
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NEWS
BRIEFS
By Associated Press Writers Conn. Supreme Court rejects appeal in 1997 murder NEW HAVEN — The Connecticut Supreme Court rejected the appeal Monday of one of eight people convicted in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old New Milford girl. The high court in Hartford ruled unanimously to uphold the conviction of Keith Foster. He was convicted of nine charges, including felony murder, conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree sexual assault and three counts of first-degree kidnapping, and was sentenced in August 2006 to 60 years in prison on a murder charge and 50 years on the other counts. Maryann Measles was kidnapped on Oct. 19, 1997, while she was waiting in the parking lot for her mother, who was shopping for groceries. She was raped and strangled and her body was wrapped in a blanket and chains and dumped into the Housatonic River. Foster was the only defendant to go to trial. The other defendants reached plea deals with prosecutors.
Lieberman to Alec Baldwin: ‘Make my day’ HARTFORD — Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has a message for actor Alec Baldwin, who is reportedly considering a move to In a six year life ex- Connecticut to challenge Lieberman in 2012: pectancy, females will “Make my day.” Lieberman addressed the issue Sunday on reach sexual maturity at the age of two. CNN’s “State of the Union.” He says that he Once an egg is fertil- respects the “30 Rock” star as an actor and coized, it may take up median. Baldwin told Playboy magazine that to 21 days to produce he was considering moving to Connecticut to 20 to 30 off- run against Lieberman, saying he has “no use” spring, which for the independent senator. will crawl three inches Lindsay Lohan’s LA home broken into into the mothLOS ANGELES — A publicist for Lindsay er’s reversed Lohan says the “Mean Girls” actress’s home pouch. How- in the Hollywood Hills has been burglarized. ever, unfor- Spokeswoman Leslie Sloane-Zelnik says Lotunately only han’s home was broken into Sunday while the 4 of the off- actress and her younger sister, Ali, were away. spring will Sloane-Zelnik says many of Lohan’s “personal survive be- belongings were taken without remorse.” Los cause there Angeles police Officer Norma Eisenman has are only four said authorities were investigating whether any teats in the items have been taken. Sloane-Zelnik says pom o t h e r ’ s lice have been given the security surveillance pouch. Off- video from Lohan’s home. AN AP PHOTO spring will fully develop 100 days af- Bill downgraded after leaving 2 dead on East ter feeding from the Coast PORTLAND, Maine — The remnants of nipple and will leave the pouch to be taken Hurricane Bill moved out into the Atlantic, care of by the mother forecasters said Monday, a day after the storm’s in their den. After six powerful winds churned up waves that were weeks, offspring will blamed in the deaths of at least two people on become independent the East Coast. A 7-year-old girl died in Maine and leave their den to after she, her father and a 12-year-old girl were head out on their own. swept into the water Sunday.
New Haven News
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Welcome Week Full of Fun
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be a shuttle to the West Haven Beach from 12pm-5pm. UNH Men’s Soccer will play Bentley College at 1pm at Kayo Field, and halftime activities will include a bunch of prizes! At 9pm in the Bixler/ Botwinik Quad, there will be a bonfire, s’mores, photo key chains, and music! Sunday from 10am-6pm will be assorted trips off-campus that you signed
up for earlier in the week: these trips include Farmington River Tubing, Mystic for the day, and the Bronx Zoo. At 1pm, UNH Women’s Soccer will play Molloy College at Kayo Field, and Supermaket Bingo will entertain during dinner from 4:307:30pm. The movie Up will be shown at the Bixler/Botwinik Quad at 9pm, and will include root beer floats and popcorn.
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Charger Compact Urges Students to Embrance Excellence pact embraces six important values and asks each and every member of the University community to strive to live up to them. While these values are not required to be a student here on campus, living on campus to the standards provided by the Charger Compact will not only enrich students’ lives on a personal level, but will
conduct one’s academic and personal life with integrity and strive to contribute
honor code with you and be recognized as an excellent student both in the classroom
provide for a safe and respected inter-campus community. The Charger Compact asks members of the UNH community to do each the following: strive for academic excellence, assume responsibility for one’s words, actions and inactions, respect the dignity, rights and property of all persons, strive to appreciate, respect and learn from others whose experiences and opinions are different from their own,
positively to the campus, local and global communities. Think you know someone who embodies the Charger Compact on a daily basis? The Charger Bulletin will soon be featuring students (suggested by faculty, staff, and the Office of Residential Life) who integrate the six goals of the Charger Compact into their everyday lives. As you embark into the 2009-2010 academic year, take the University’s new
and around campus! As an extra: want to meet one of the people who helped to make the Charger Compact a reality? Want to have a face-to-face discussion with one of the most important people on campus? Make sure to go to Pizza and a Movie Aug. 26 at 5:00 pm in the Alumni Lounge to meet President Kaplan and watch An Inconvenient Truth!
students that has been In Nazi concentramodeled throughout tion camps, prisoncampuses all across ers were classified the country. This pro- according to their
wear a pink triangle. The UNH Safe Zone logo incorporates an upside down triangle, which is symbolic of those pink triangles, and also includes the UNH logo and the rainbow (Freedom) flag, which is an international symbol of ending oppression. Headed by cochairs Ric Baker and Wanda Tyler (Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Intercultural Affairs, re-
spectively), the UNH Safe Zone Advisory Board also includes Amanda Bozack, David Brubaker, Becca Kitchell, Mike Lawlor, Lisa Saverese, David Schroeder, Matthew Schwartz, and Eileen Tabler. A full list of Safe Zone Allies can be found on the website at www. newhaven.edu/SafeZone.
By ERIN ENNIS
ASSISTANT EDITOR
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As the school year begins, our lives as students at the University of New Haven begin to take shape. Freshman start to acclimate, returning students get ready for another year, and seniors begin to plan their lives outside of UNH. That being said, this year the University plans to bring a new level of student excellence to campus with the implementation of the Charger Compact. The Charger Compact, created by students for students, is an honor code developed to motivate members of the student body to strive for excellence both in and out of the classroom. Approved by President Kaplan, the Undergraduate Student Government Association, the Graduate Student Council, the Faculty Senate and the Staff Council, the Charger Compact is set to become the new mantra on campus. The Charger Com-
Safe Zone Trains Allies for GLBTQ Students
By ZACK ROSEN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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“The mission of the University of New Haven Safe Zone Program is to create a safe environment for anyone who is questioning or wishes to celebrate differences in sexuality, sexual identity, and/or gender identity. Through education, outreach, community resources, and identifying allies,
we will promote understanding and support to students, faculty, staff and families.” This is the first thing you read when visiting UNH’s brand new Safe Zone Program website at www. newhaven.edu/SafeZone. This fall, the University of New Haven has started a program designed to support the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (GLBTQ)
gram is set to train faculty and staff members on how to serve as an ally for the GLBTQ community.
“crimes.” For example, Jews were forced to wear a yellow star, and gay men were forced to
A Welcome from President Kaplan
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students to take risks and try new things, building an entrepreneurial spirit that for me worked very well into the future." During the upcoming year, you will have to navigate around the construction of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, which will rise in the center of campus between Maxcy and Bartels halls. Further navigation will be necessary right next door at Bartels, where we are significantly expanding the Echlin Dining Room to allow for many more dining options, more club meeting space, and a faculty dining room. These are small
inconveniences compared to the outcome that awaits you. A beautiful new campus center will more effectively serve our student body. The Forensic Science Institute will further elevate the University's stature as one of the world's leading institutions for the study of criminal justice and forensic sciences. And I want to mention the new Soundview Residence Hall, built to accommodate our increase in student enrollment. It is finished and ready for occupancy, another step in our movement forward as a quality institution of higher education. I am hoping you
had the time to read the letter I sent recently welcoming you back to campus. It told stories of remarkable students and faculty, detailed numerous changes on campus including an expansion of dining options, and reported on a variety of initiatives in each of the colleges. If you haven't had time to read it, visit www.newhaven.edu/ welcomeback. We are embracing an entrepreneurial spirit in everything we do to further your education at the University of New Haven, in the hopes that you will too.
pus was not as fun, supportive, and energetic as they describe it to be. When it comes to UNH, Rogers feels, “There is always something on the horizon.” UNH Family Lends a Hand to Incoming Class One of the things on the horizon is an even closer-knit UNH family than ever before. The class of 2013 was welcomed into the University of New Haven early Sunday morning by hordes of brightly dressed faculty and returning students. “There are a lot of them,” Kait Richmond, a UNH junior and member of the Admissions’ staff, commented in regard to the new students.
Police officers and UNH staff covered every inch of campus in an attempt to ease the congestion caused by the influx of people. After students moved into their respective residence halls, they gathered in the quad for UNH’s Fall 2009 academic convocation. President Kaplan welcomed the class of 2013, and Provost Dauwalder recognized those students receiving Presidential scholarships. In addition to the new students’ academic achievements, six upper-class Hatfield Scholars were honored during the ceremony. The convocation also included remarks from Greg Melville, the author of Greasy Rider. Melville spoke of creating a more eco-
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USGA Meetings are at 1:45 every Monday in the Alumni Lounge. All are welcome!
Welcome to USGA
The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) is a student-run organization designed to allow students to voice issues or concerns regarding the university and have them addressed accordingly. Every undergraduate student is a member of the USGA and is strongly encouraged to attend our meetings held every Monday in the Alumni Lounge (located in Bartel’s Hall) at 1:45pm. As I mentioned earlier, the USGA is Steven H. Kaplan, a student run organiPresident zation, and like you, I am also a student. This year I will be a senior, studying Fire Science concentrating in arson investigation. friendly world and In the past three years, praised the sustain- I have been involved ability of Soundview in several different Hall, UNH’s newest organizations which residence building. represent just a small He concluded by ask- portion of the clubs/ ing the class of 2013 organizations we have to make an impact in here on campus. There the world by making no impact at all. UNH students and faculty worked together to make movein day memorable and con’t from page 2 Take care of yourenjoyable for incoming freshmen and their self. Get enough sleep, families. Most staff eat well, and exercise. Get involved. Join arrived on campus at 7:30 a.m. and labored a club or organization; well into the evening participate in the many events, in order to accommo- activities, date all of the addi- sports contests, comtional people. Despite munity service opthe extreme crowding portunities, speakers in most areas of cam- and programs offered. pus, students are re- Become a contributor to your campus commaining optimistic. According to Rich- munity and actively mond, “A freshmen participate in your class size this large college experience. Your first few days is sure to trigger an increase in activities at UNH may seem like and opportunities all a whirlwind - meeting new people, adjusting over campus.”
Campus Welcomes Class of 2013; Breaks Records
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USGA President’s Corner
are over 80 clubs and organizations on campus, and there are also class officer positions to be filled. Class officers are responsible for fundraising and most importantly planning your Senior Week. If you are interested in running for a Class of 2013 officer position make sure to keep an eye out for more information! I can assure you that you will find something on campus that interests you, and if not, let me know and I can help you out with creating your own club/organization. The USGA has its own website called ChargerVoice, which is a way for students to voice their concerns. If you have a concern or a general comment regarding the university you can go onto the website and post it for one of the established USGA committees. These committees will then
Christopher Rinck USGA President meet with the proper administrators and address the issue to the best of their abilities on your behalf. Some issues that have been resolved in the past include fixing computer related issues in classrooms to getting air conditioning installed in Sandellas. Take some time and check it out at www. ChargerVoice.com! The USGA has a budget of over 1.1 million dollars of your money and if you want to have a say in how that money gets spent, I urge you to get involved. Getting involved will make your time at the university not only much more enjoyable, but also rewarding.
Dean Johnson Welcomes Class of 2013 to a new routine, finding your way around campus. You may also feel lonely, homesick, and wonder if you will make new friends and fit in. These are very normal feelings which others around you will also be experiencing. Adjusting means learning how to deal with a multitude of issues and your Resident Assistant, Academic Peer Mentor, Academic Advisor, FE001Class, Faculty and Staff are all here to assist you as you make the transition to
the University. I encourage you to stop in to see me if you have a question or concern and look forward to getting to know you over the next four years. Best wishes for much success and a wonderful college experience filled with learning and fun as you prepare for your future. Rebecca Johnson, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
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Editorials
The Charger Bulletin | August 26, 2009
Ahhh, how time flies. Three years ago, I was a freshman!? No way. In all seriousness though, this university has gone through so many changes since I entered this school in Fall 2006. For those of you who know me, you know that it’s inevitable that throughout this year I will be writing some editorials on my displeasure with something UNHrelated. You know that I’ll write editorials on something political, something about Shirley Phelps, and something praising SCOPE. But for now I want to primarily address the new class,
Who the Heck Am I?
and welcome them to this family that is UNH. When I was a freshman, I had a few complaints about the campus. Nothing terribly serious, but I’ve never been one to be quiet when something bothered me. So, I emailed Dean of Students Rebecca Johnson, and UNH’s President Steven Kaplan. I emailed whoever was in charge of what was bothering me, and I always got a response. Whether things actually got fixed or not, I was always glad to get an email from UNH’s administration. When I became Assistant Editor of
The Charger Bulletin my sophomore year, I found out that many of these emails were passed around through Greg Overend, the Director of Student Activities, and Dean Johnson, so that the proper individuals received the complain or suggestion. As Assistant Editor my sophomore and junior year, Grego and Dean Johnson would always joke about how they remembered asking themselves, “who the heck is this Zack Rosen kid!?” And now, as Editorin-Chief, I still hear this story. The point of sharing this with you is
that now Grego, Dean first USGA meeting Johnson, and Presi- of the semester is on dent Kaplan Monday, all know who August Zack Rosen 31, at is. Your 1:45pm grades are in the important; Alumni your friends Lounge are imporin Bartels tant. If you’re Hall. 21, perhaps B e drinking and sure to partying is check it Zack Rosen important to Editor-in-Chief out, and you. But the greatest get involved with a lesson I have learned club! Whether you so far at UNH is to join 1, 5, or 10, it will network. Get in- get you active in the volved, meet new UNH community and people, and get active start you networkwith clubs and organi- ing. Visit the Center zations. The USGA is for Career Services a great place to do all in Kaplan Hall to of this, and I invite all learn more about job of you to stop by the searching, resume
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writing, studying abroad, and internships; and get out of your residence halls and go to events on campus. These are all ways to get involved, get noticed, and get networking. It’s okay to be a freshman and have UNH administration asking “who the heck is this [insert your name here] kid!?” But I’m now a senior, and I’ve been extremely active throughout my tenure at the University of New Haven. And let me tell you: Dean Johnson knows who the heck I am!
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A Change in Wind
By STEPHEN ACEVEDO
the sound of seagulls circling and laughing ––––––––––––––––– children amongst the splashing waves, and It is that time of the hypnotizing aroma year again, where the that makes your stomclear sunny days will ach growl at a family soon vanish and the barbeque. bright flickering sun Oh, how we will will hide again behind miss these simple the clouds. The shack- things, these subtle led wind will soon treats of comfort that break from its chains we look forward to afand yell through our ter every school year. pores, and the bloom- But, on the flip side ing beautiful flowers there is more to look will fall once more, toward. The beautiful only to be replaced by speckles of surprisshades of orange and ingly chilling flakes, red substitutes. the wondrous patAnd along with the terns of colors that weather, many other swing from branches, things will vanish. the sight of joyous The feel of sweat drip- relatives laughing ping down your brow amongst a table while as you spring off the feasting on buttered sizzling blacktop for turkey, the image of a lay-up, the greeting children in disguises of an ice cold pool on See RETURN page 14 a blazing summer day,
STAFF WRITER
New Year, New Construction
Over the last week, I have spent a majority of my time on campus walking around, examining the new construction that has taken place across every corner of UNH. Let’s start out with a disclaimer: I hate construction. I hate being woken up in the morning by jackhammers, large vehicles, and people yelling. But I think the earlymorning noises can be ignored if you remember what they ultimately mean: new buildings, new walkways, and a new feel to campus. So let’s put that aside for now. The addition of the Henry C. Lee building and the renovations to Bartels are now underway, although later than most students anticipated. Bartels will not be completed
by this year but do not worry: the dining space appears to still be in tack and usable for everyone on campus. Not only will we be getting a ton more seating, but we will not have to move dining to the German Club or the Quad, as originally discussed. While the Lee building construction is causing a lot of roadway changes, it will ultimately lead to one of the best and most important buildings on campus, so I cannot say that I mind either change! The stairs-to-nowhere are gone, replaced by a brand new usable walkway. The strange steps near the old C-Store (any upperclassmen are well aware of the difficulty of walking on these) are replaced as well,
and new stairways new quad between were added near the Bixler and SoundRec Center and Botw- view, and I think most students are going to inick. The truly enjoy C-Store the changhas been es. m o v e d I know over to some peoS h e ff i e l d ple will Hall and not enjoy Sandella’s the changhas grown es that in size and have taken seating. place. As a Oh, and senior, the can I menErin Ennis tion how it Assistant Editor c h a n g e s is the C-Store again? made across campus Thank you for giving are slightly nostalgic: us the beloved name of I am going to miss our store back. Frank- walking my usual ly, I am overwhelmed ways to classes and and excited for these seeing buildings in changes. Those steps their normal locations. were an absolute pain, But every change is the stairs-to-nowhere for the better, and I (while memorable) know the next generawere useless, and the tion of students will changes in dining op- love our expansion. tions utilize the space So enjoy the time and on campus. Add on check out the progthe addition of the ress!
By SARA MCGUIRE STAFF WRITER
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There are majors at UNH that require certain experiences in order to receive a degree, which often include either an internship or a research project. Some majors offer assistance in finding such opportunities, whereas others point you in a general direction and give the proverbial “go” to get you started. As a Forensic Science and History major at our university, I was required to search out such an opportunity. So off I went, hunting down jobs and internships where I could find them that promised some semblance of lab work, from the so-called “Forensics Internships” that were little more than desk jobs, to the lab-intensive internships that had you in a chemistry or biology setting all day long. One thing I discovered: with certain New England crime labs suspending their internship programs, the search for
Interning with Dead Bodies in D.C.
an internship that not only fulfilled school requirements but would be near home, was impossible. After searching, Googling, and trying to form connections all throughout the fall of 2008, I was starting to give up come winter break. I had considered four internships; I contacted the employers, played some email tag, and submitted the possibilities to the Forensics department for approval. Of course they were all turned down. Their reason: not enough lab work. I knew now that what I was looking for was not a forensicsspecific internship, but one that had me stuck indoors all day “playing” with various chemicals. Maybe I could become a lab rat to some researching scientist. My hopes were minimal. But then I thought, hey I am a history major, too, and no matter how bizarre my combination of studies may be, it would be fun to do both. That was when I decided on a museum intern-
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ship at the prestigious Smithsonian Institution. Spring 2009 was a blur but most of all, I remember how anxious I was when I sat down at my computer at the end of the day to find out what responses I would get from the Smithsonian. Three months of email tag got me to the heart of the beast. I was passed along to SI MSC MCI, or the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum Support Center’s Museum Conservation Institute. I found out I would be the only intern in their Stable Isotope laboratory, and yes, it was a science/chemistry-heavy internship. And it was eleven weeks long. I was overjoyed. I arrived in DC following a one-hour flight only a week after finals. I was jaded; sure I’d been to Boston, but in a city as big and wondrous as DC, I simply did not know what to do with myself. I was over five hundred miles from home, and staying at George Washington
University amidst many Capitol Hill interns. My summer dragged on at first, but as my projects increased in number and as we received more and more samples for analysis, I only came to love DC more. It was a mecca for all things historic and academic; here I could find the country’s most powerful and intelligent people, and the best (and often coolest) scientists. My internship involved analyzing the collagen in human bones (3000 year old Mongolian remains and remains from Civil War Union soldiers) for the presence of certain isotopes. I used Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (it is a fairly tedious albeit interesting discipline) to study which carbon and nitrogen isotopes were present in samples. From this, I could determine where the individual/ soldier came from, and even what they ate. It was awesome! Life in DC was more than I expected, too. I will never forget
the words I heard at a restaurant one evening. A young man said, “Washington will not come to you, you have to go to her.” And this is true; DC is not a city where you can just hang about and learn of places to go, happening spots to visit, or clubs to frequent. It is a city where such places are carefully tucked away amidst the Capitol Building and Washington Monument, hidden in clean alleyways near the International Monetary Fund, and stashed underground in lovely Arlington. To truly experience the city, you need to explore it; doing so on your own proves tricky, but snag a friend who’s been there for a few months, and you’ll know. I visited museums, saw the sights, and spent the Fourth of July out on the National Mall with my family. I studied isotopes, I did a lot of chemistry, and I was truly a member of the Smithsonian Community; at 600+ interns a
summer at the Smithsonian, they are an integral part of the system. I really enjoyed myself, but it was over all too soon and I found myself wondering what had become of my time in DC. It felt as though I had just landed the day before, and yet my internship was over. I finally presented my studies to my peers and fellow scientists at the Museum Conservation Institute. My advice to those who have yet to plan an internship, and even those who have completed theirs, is to start looking now, and have fun! Do another internship, it certainly would not harm anything and the experience is wonderful. My supervisors told me on several occasions that I should contact them and arrange something for next summer, too. Needless to say, my summer in DC was the best summer of my life. It was stressful at times, and lonely too, but it was amazing and an experience I would not trade for the world.
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Arts & Entertainment
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For the Sixth Time, the Magic Continues
success of all five of the previous movies. ––––––––––––––––– Unbreakable vows, love potions, vanishFinally, after being ing cabinets, luck popushed back seven tions, and the return additional months, of Quidditch were fans crowded thefew of the surprises aters at midnight on set in Harry Potter’s July 15 eager to see sixth year. The movie is darker because now the Death Eaters and Vo l d e m o r t are attacking both the wizard and muggle worlds. Harry is once again AN AP Photo/Warner Bros. PHOTO In this film publicity image originally released by Warner Bros., Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley, left, and Daniel Radcliffe set to face as Harry Potter are shown in a scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. challenges, Harry Potter and the as well. Breaking the With the amount of making his sixth year Half Blood Prince. record for the biggest money spent by War- the hardest so far. Add Expectations were midnight showing, the ner Brothers to market in relationship probhigh, especially since movie brought in ap- the film, this type of lems a new teacher, Dumbledore’s fans had already been proximately $22 mil- profit was no surprise, and disappointed and an- lion with midnight especially with the new task for Harry,
By JOANN WOLWOWICZ STAFF WRITER
gered once. Warner Brother’s wanted to guarantee that their new movie would be 2009’s biggest summer release, difficult especially with the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen recently in theaters
showings and a later total of $58.2 million for the entire opening day throughout all of North America. The movie continued to rake in the profits, making it one of the highest grossing films of the year.
and the year seems to look even harder. Being about 153 minutes long, the film made audiences laugh and cry, without dragging on, despite its length. The movie was well advanced in its visual effects, with very advanced computer graphics to make certain “fiery” scenes really look amazing. As each one of J.K. Rowling’s books goes on, more and more is added into the plot. The directors of the films have a tougher job with each movie because a good deal of the work stems from deciding what to keep and what to cut. The sixth and seventh books are the two books that bring the whole series together, composed of roughly
Bon Appétit: The Intertwining Lives of Julie & Julia
By DAVID MCKINNEY STAFF WRITER
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It is not too often that there is a movie that doesn’t feature a cliché plot or include intense special effects that make up the entiry of the film. (Yes, I’m looking at you Michael Bay.) Not that I have anything against these movies, but Julie & Julia offers a refreshing taste of what a movie should be: entertaining. Julie & Julia is about the lives of Julie Powell, a 30-yearold woman who is stuck in a dead-end job and wants more in life, and Julia Child, the prodigal chef who taught us that cooking can be something that we all can all do. The movie follows
Julia’s ascent from Streep as Julia Child, fect duo, and help add ways set on the Food someone who knew and Amy Adams as comedy and insight Network, or you are just the basics of Powell, you can’t go into this movie. looking for a quality cooking through the wrong. Streep’s perAs I said, this mov- movie with substance, publishing of her famous book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Conversely, Julie starts writing a blog where she cooks her way through Child’s book in a year. Unlike most AN AP Photo/Matt Sayles PHOTOt blogs on Cast member Meryl Streep arrives at the premiere of ‘Julie and Julia’ in Los Angeles on Monday, July 27, 2009. the internet, which are usually full sonality makes this ie was exactly what go see Julie & Julia. of preteen complaints movie what it is, and I have been looking With award-winning about how “mom throughout the entire for so long in a film: actors and based on made me do chores,” film I forgot that she it was entertaining, not one but two true I am glad that this wasn’t actually Ju- it had substance, and stories, this movie is story was made into lia Child. Streep and it featured delicious sure to please -- and a movie. With Meryl Adams are the per- food. If your TV is al- sure to win an award!
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over 700 pages each. This resulted in the decision to film the “seventh” film in two parts to include more of Rowling original work. However, all that is on paper cannot be included in the film, often making gaps in explanation for certain things or even elimination of characters all together. Even the new film failed to give the viewers a decent explanation of things in certain cases. Without reading the books, viewers could really be missing out on what everything really means. Because, honestly, do movie watchers really know the significance of the “Half Blood Prince” or are they still left in the dark?
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Broadway Goes Eighties with Rock of Ages
By ASHLEY NIRO STAFF WRITER
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Former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis has brought his rock edge from the TV screen to the Broadway stage in the new musical Rock of Ages. It is a comical love story told through popular 1980s songs by Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Twisted Sister, Pat Benatar, Poison and more. Maroulis stars as big dreamer Drew aka Wolfgang Von Colt who hopes to become a famous rock star. It is love at first sight on Cali-
fornia’s Sunset Strip when Drew meets Sherrie, a small town Kansas girl dreaming of being an actress. Drew and Sherrie’s attempt to move past their friendship becomes complicated when pompous rock star Stacee Jaxx takes a short-lived interest in Sherrie. Meanwhile, more trouble strikes the Strip when a German businessman and his quirky son Franz scheme to industrialize the cultural landmark. It’s all up to a passionate activist Regina, the Bourbon Room rock club owner Dennis,
and the narrator Lonny to save the beloved Sunset Strip. While discovering the fate of the characters, the audience gets very involved in the musical by singing along to old favorites, rocking out during guitar solos, or waving plastic imitation lighters in the air during some of the slower rock songs— these plastic lighters are given to every member of the audience when they enter the theatre. The wild hair, the colorful leatherfriendly rock apparel, the rock club atmo-
sphere, and famous right, and most of all rock concert is sure to rock songs that are rec- “Don’t Stop Believin” leave every member ognizable to any gen- in your dreams. Rock of the audience with eration all successful- of Ages will defi- a new appreciation for ly bring the culture of the 1980s to the modern day world. Beneath all of the humorous innuendos and witty dialogue there are A Peter Kramer / AP PHOTOT also life Director Kristin Hanggi, left, writer Chris D’Arienzo and choreographer Kelly Devine of
his own. In such a short time, Tell All Your Friends PR has earned itself the reputation of being one of the top PR firms nurturing the talent of indie bands, boasting an impressive roster to the likes of Harlem Shakes, The XYZ Affair, and Yoko Ono. Kip and his team use every form of promotion to stir up buzz for their clients. PR campaigns usually start three or four months before an album is released. Tell All Your Friends PR will focus on tasks like getting it reviewed and posted onto music blogs, so that when it is released, people will want to go buy it. Then comes tour press, which consists of contacting all of the local markets where the band is playing to be sure that ads are in the papers, and getting journalists to the show. The jobs require perseverance, and are not for just any mu-
sic fan. Believing in the act is of utmost importance; most of the clients chosen are artists that produced a record that the staff
and Jones, there is Tierney Stout, another publicist who works with tour press. They have someone come in to do office work,
connects with. Support is also a necessity in this people friendly atmosphere. “We’re really close to our bands and it’s really important to have that kind of relationship. I think when everyone’s working for the same cause and working together, that’s when you get the best results,” said Grace Jones. The small staff at Tell All Your Friends PR probably adds to the close relationships within the company. Besides Kouri
but mainly rely on interns. “We couldn’t do what we do without the help and support of interns”, said Jones. Tell All Your Friends PR cannot just bring in any intern; it’s all about passion. The ideal intern must believe in the music, want to go see the firm’s bands, and be interested in finding out about the publicity side of music, and most of all, doing the internship with a smile on his or her face, and being willing to listen.“You’ll get the
the Broadway musical Rock of Ages pose for pictures at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
lessons that can be nitely not disappoint the ‘80s. For more inlearned: follow your music lovers of any formation visit Rockheart, fight for what is age. This Broadway OfAgesMusical.com.
The Music Industry, Seen from a Publicist
By KAIT RICHMOND STAFF WRITER
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The music industry would not exist as it does today if it weren’t for public relations. Although not everyone realizes it, websites and newspapers don’t find out about album releases on their own. These days, looking to make it big, bands are hiring professional publicists to spread the word in a way bands never could. Grace Jones, a publicist for the New York City PR firm, Tell All Your Friends PR, a publicity & management company, recently spoke to The Charger Bulletin about the role of her company in the music industry, and the best ways to break into the business. Tell All Your Friends PR began just three years ago, when owner Kip Kouri decided to break away from his previous company and start
most out of it if you just listen to the conversations going on, and you listen to the names that people are talking about and who’s doing what. That’s the experience that’s really valuable, and to do it with a positive attitude as well; just be grateful to be there, and look, listen, and learn”, Jones stated. A degree in something like the music industry or PR is another good step. [Being surrounded by like-minded people and getting set up with an even bigger contact base is the most worthwhile,] says Jones. Contacts in the music industry are critical. The process of getting new clients is mainly through recommendations of those the staff know in the industry. There is a golden rule though: no poaching. If Kouri or Jones finds a band that is already represented, they turn away. They are competitive, Jones
says, but mainly just like to look at what other firms are doing. “Motormouth is a fantastic PR firm and I love their roster. But, whenever I look at their roster, it’s more out of respect and admiration.” Tell All Your Friends PR gives a refreshing look at the inner-workings of the music industry. Afterall, not all of the jobs belong to managers and producers. Industry hopefuls looking to get a foot in the door should check out PR firms like Tell All Your Friends PR, rather than the typical record labels or music studios. In the end, not much could be more valuable than interning at a reputable and honest company. For more information about their current roster, company news, and more, head to http://www.tellallyourfriendspr.com to check out their fantastic list of bands, past and present!
Sports
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Top Athletes Place on 100 Player List
By ALEX KRATMAN SPORTS WRITER
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The use of steroids in baseball has been occurring since the 1960’s. However, recently the persona about steroids has changed and penalties have become stiffer. Many major league players are looked up to but many young kids, many who play baseball themselves. The temptation of producing is huge in baseball. Many people do not want to take the time to get bigger, instead taking short cuts with performing enhancing drugs. In 2003, 104 players took a performance enhancement test and all tested positive. The test results were
supposed to be destroyed, but somehow got into the hands of federal officials dur-
ing the Barry Bonds investigation. The existence of the list was not known until
about a year ago when it leaked to the media, starting with Alex Rodriguez. Although m a n y question his apology, he took the more direct approach a n d faced the accusations head on. A f ter that, m o r e names started to leak out: Sammy S o s a , David Segui, and JaAN AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese PHOTO s o n Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz, right, smiles while celebrating Boston’s 6-1 victory over the Grimsely Toronto Blue Jays at a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.
to name a few. Some have been named in the Mitchell report; others have been leaked through lawyers and various other means. It’s really disappointing to see these players being paid to play a sport that many people love and falling short when it comes to steroids. It also raises the concern that titles may be tainted by players taking these drugs. Most recently, more names were released, such as David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. New England residents were shocked and appalled by the news, which questioned the 2004 title. It also questioned the integrity of Ortiz, who has always sworn against the use
of steroids and drugs in baseball. Major league baseball has been slow to clamp down on players for using steroids. It took a stiff arm by the American people and congress to get progress and make to stiffer penalties. When major league players test positive for doping, it questions their character and makes them look like the bad guys. Ramirez has already served a 50 game suspension for illegal drug activity, and many other players are being protected by the baseball union. Maybe then baseball will go back to being about the runs, not about steroids.
but now have started playing well. The Red Sox started the season with a good problem (too many pitchers) but not enough spots. The team has also hit a rough patch in the last few weeks, leaving them to fight for a wildcard spot. The Rays have been left in the dust of the Red Sox and Yankee’s and have a small chance to make the play offs. Next, the Central division, which has two teams to watch out for. The Tigers and the White Sox both have a good starting rotation, line up and filled with guys that can win games. Last but not least in the Western division, the main team to watch out for is the Angels. They have one of the best rotations in the league and a lot of power in the starting lineup. The National
phi University earned 210 points and the one remaining first place vote. The Chargers open the 2009 season on Friday, September 4 against Indiana University of Pennsylvania at the Raider Classic in Shippensburg, Pa. New Haven's home opener is Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. against Queens College. The Chargers play in another early season tournament, the Bentley Invitational in Lowell, Mass. and a pair of non-conference games before opening the NE-10 schedule on Wednesday, September 23 against Pace University. The Chargers went
a perfect 14-0 last season in NE-10 action on their way to the regular season and tournament championships. Here is the top twelve results for the NE-10 women’s volleyball preseason poll.
A Summer in Sports
By ALEX KRATMAN SPORTS WRITER
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It has been a long summer when it comes to sports. It all started off with the World Baseball Classic. We saw the best of each country compete for the title of best team in the world; America did not take top prize. In fact, the US was knocked out in the semi-final round and Japan ended up winning the event. On the other hand, the 2009 major league baseball season has been filled with up and downs. Many teams have started off strong but have struggled lately, while other teams have done the opposite. Starting in the American League East, the New York Yankees started off the season at a slow peace,
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league has seen its fair share of tough teams. Starting in the East, the Phillies have signed two new pitchers that could bring them back to the World Series, Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez. Biting at the Phillies’s heals are the Cubs who are only six games back. In the Central division, the Cardinals seem like the team to beat. Last, but not least, in the Western division, we have the Dodgers, Rockies, and the Giants. The Giants have the best starting rotation in the National League and the best revilers; however the starting lineup cannot produce offensively. The Rockies are a young team with a solid line up and rotation. This team is most likely the underdog team for the NL wild card spot.
Women’s Volleyball Receives Seven First Place Votes, Takes 3rd
CHARGER PRESS RELEASE
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SOUTH EASTON, Mass. - The University of New Haven women's volleyball team received seven first place votes and 231 total points for a third place prediction in the 2009 Northeast-10 Conference Preseason Poll. Bentley University received five first place votes and 242 points to be the NE-10 preseason favorites. After Bentley and four points ahead of the Chargers is the Merrimack College Warriors who received three of the remaining four first place votes. In fourth place, NE10 newcomer, Adel-
1. Bentley (5) - 242 2. Merrimack (3) 235 3. New Haven (7) 231 4. Adelphi (1) - 210 5. American Int’l 182 6. UMass Lowell 154 7. Stonehill - 153 8. Franklin Pierce 138 9. Le Moyne - 127 10. Saint Rose - 122 11. Southern Connecticut - 113 12. Pace - 93
A&E Continued
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Hasidic star Matisyahu mixes it up on new album; adds electronica, funky pop
he lives in a modest apartment with his ––––––––––––––––– wife and two young sons. NEW YORK – The "Just yesterday I world's first Hasidic was walking down
ing to his previous work, this will likely make you dance while pumping your fist. "One of the things I really love about making music is being able to tap into almost like different sides of myself," Matisyahu says. "I'm sure I will keep evolving in terms of what feels right to me." WFNXFM, the New England-based alternative rock raAN AP Photo/Jason DeCrow PHOTO dio station, In this Sept. 9, 2007 file photo, Matisyahu performs at Farm Aid on Randall’s Island in New York. reggae superstar is the street and some His 2004 debut was one of the first to getting a little unorth- kid was walking by "Shake Off The Dust... champion Matisyahu odox. me. He's like, 'Matis, Arise," and the subse- and invited him back Matisyahu Miller, stick to the reggae!' I quent CDs "Live at this summer to play. known to his fans by was like, 'Ahhgh!'" he Stubb's" and "Youth" Keith Dakin, the prohis first name and to recalls. — all featuring ver- gram director, likes his friends simply as Matisyahu, 30, sions of his biggest his new song and Matis, emerges this pays any hecklers no single "King Without sound, but knows the month with his first heed. An underground a Crown" — became a pressure he's under. "He's got full-length album in c u r i o s i t y - t u r n e d - crossover hit. Not bad three years — and a mainstream star, he's for a former Deadhead to convince sound more like Jer- not about to remain in who, before his con- the fans and radio sey than Jamaica. his unusual genre of version, had followed the He's added elec- one. Phish on tour, dabbled community tronica, funky pop, "I think the vast in drugs and grew up that, 'Hey, straight-up guitar rock majority of people that nonreligious in White there's more to me than and even a touch of respect what I do are Plains, N.Y. folk to his playlist. willing to move with His new 13-song just that one Singing lessons have me. I think it's not so CD "Light" is still song from given his voice new much about genres or definitely grounded three years I've depth and melody. styles of music as it is in reggae — just ask ago. "It's not really any about expressing the your iPod, which grown as an and longer about me be- emotion or the idea," classifies it that way. artist aning the Hasidic reggae he says. "Whatever The first single, "One here's guy," he says an inter- allows you to do that, Day," is reminiscent other song view. "I'm informed whatever style, as of Bob Marley's "No and another by Hassidism and long as it's authentic." Woman, No Cry." record that will help Judaism and reggae Matisyahu was iniBut the album, me stand out,'" Dakin music, but it's not that tially seen as a musi- which features colsays. "That's definiteblack and white, and cal oddity when he laborations with Good ly his cross to bear. it's not that simple." emerged five years Charlotte, Trevor Hall He's got to figure out The early reaction? ago, an Orthodox Jew and members of Fisha way not to turn into Not always cheers in a flat-brim black hat bone, also has songs Chumbawamba." in Crown Heights, and bushy beard who that could easily apThe evolution of the Orthodox Jew- loved hip-hop beats pear on a CD by MaMatisyahu's sound ish neighborhood and sang dancehall roon 5. If you politely has many roots. While in Brooklyn where reggae in a Jamaican swayed while listenBy MARK KENNEDY ASSOCIATED PRESS
accent. Seeing him for the first time, you could be forgiven for thinking it was all a Sacha Baron Cohen skit.
on tour, he listened and absorbed what his band liked: The Flaming Lips, Elliott Smith and Jeff Buckley. Dance and electronica also started to interest him — and that community returned the favor. He provided the voice for "Drown in the Now," the first single off electronic duo The Crystal Method's new CD. Intense voice lessons also led to his growing confidence as a singer, evident in the CD's last song "Silence," which is a lilting, stripped-down folk song. "I was able to have more control and do more of what I what I wanted to do. And not be afraid to sing. Not be afraid to lose the accent. And let my voice come out," he says. Something that hasn't changed is Matisyahu's intense
from Rabbi Nachman (1772-1810), the crisis in Darfur he learned about while contributing to a John Lennon tribute album, and the tragedy of Africa's child soldiers. "There's a lot of layers," he says with a smile. "But if you listen to the song, it might sound like a love song." To support the new album, Matisyahu is hitting the road, which presents a challenge for a devout Orthodox Jew: No Friday night shows and the need for kosher food backstage. He says it takes focus to steer clear of temptations. "You have so much available to you — the whole sex drugs and rock 'n' roll thing. If you let yourself go a little bit, then it's like this landslide," he says. Stage-diving, something he abandoned for religious
work on his lyrics, which often have layers of meaning and explore religious themes. Take just one tune from the new album — "We Will Walk." It combines mystical themes he studied
reasons — is back, however. He says he has always struggled with that particular interpretation of the rules. There's also another reason. "It's such a fun thing to do," he says with a smile.
Fun & Games
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Positives
The Charger Battery
by Sam Drotar
A weekly recap of the positives & negatives at UNH
Negatives
It is certainly a new year! Oh how I love the smell of freshly bound books and the slightly less sweet smell of a pick from the money saving usedbook collection. And the sight of lost freshman running around like chickens with their heads cut off just screams Welcome Week, but hey, we’ve all been there!
As the majority of UNH students know, it is already hard enough to get into criminal justice classes, now with the ridiculous amount of frosh’s running around it is not going to get any easier. So, upperclassmen, say hello to night classes, waitlists, and a shortage of chairs. LET’S SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE WE CAN CRAM ONTO CAMPUS!
This is always an exciting time, a new year, a new beginning, new friends, new adventures, new victories, and ideas. There are a lot of new things going on around campus too, like the new and improved C-Store. WHAT?!?! YUP! Sandella’s has been expanded into the old C-store location, and the new C-Store location is on the first floor of Sheffield hall! The new C-Store is twice as big and carries Starbucks coffee now. So excited! In other construction news: Soundview is finished and looks soo pretty, but Bartels is tragic! It took me ten minutes alone to try and figure out how to get in the building!
Ready for another shocker, UNH?! Construction has overtaken the campus. Bartels is a hot mess. The steps leading from the caf to Kaplan are demolished and fenced off…but so is the front of Bartels! Maybe people will start scaling the fences trying to get in! Have fun walking around the entire Maxcy quad just to eat! There is also a wall covering the windows on the back side of the cafeteria. This makes the room look even smaller which is fantastic, because LAST year it already felt packed like Best Buy on Black Friday. You practically have to be airlifted into the bookstore! It is literally fenced off on all sides, except for C.P. of course. Oh! By the way, you know how there is a road that connects the campus from the back entrance, throughout the campus to the Boston Post Road entrance? Blocked off. They dug up the road and moved it 10 feet to the left. WOW. I bet that was completely worth however much that cost, plus the ridiculous amount we are spending to build the building we are making room for! My question? Why wasn’t this done BEFORE Welcome Week when thousands of parents and students are driving their cars all over campus to move in?
Two words for you, my friends: FOOT. BALL. Charger football is BACK! I expect to see EVERY SINGLE ONE of you at the first game, September 19th! The theme for this year’s season is ‘Blue Out!’ Get into it people! I want to see a stand full of smurfs at every game! Go Chargers! A new year is a perfect time to get involved! This university is all about new changes all the time! Between all of the sports we have to offer, the UNH radio station WNHU, the countless clubs and activities every week, it is almost impossible to not get involved!
Charger Chat
“According to the theory of aerodynamics, it is impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Due to its size, weight and the shape of its body in relation to the total wingspan, bumbles bees should not be able to be airborne. But the bumble bee, by Tyler Salovin ignorant of these profound scientific truths, goes ahead and flies anyway, and A quick quip each and manages to make a little honey every day. I think we should live like the bumevery week! blebees.”
Shawn’s Hotties of the Week
Colleen Kerrigan was a major asset behind the scenes of SOAR 2009. She worked endlessly and tirelessly day and night to make sure the summer orientation program ran as smoothly as possible. You can see her around campus doing a lot of things including working at the information desk in Bartels student center. Colleen is a huge fan of everything Boston. Thank you, Colleen, for everything you do!
North
Hometown: Hoboken/ Jersey City, NJ
Major: Forensic Science
Major: Fire Science
Year: Junior Involvement: SOAR co- chair, Delta Phi Epsilon, Bartels Information Desk Manager
Year: Junior Involvement: Relay For Life, Up Til Dawn, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Orientation Leader, RecSports
Favorite teams: The Boston Red Sox
Favorite team: New York Jets
Favorite musicians: Kenny Chesney, Fall Out Boy
Favorite musicians: Linkin Park, Incubus
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
Favorite TV show: Scrubs
by Shawn L. Tremblay
Guy
Girl Colleen Kerrigan
Hometown: Reading, MA
Scott Kazar
Within the past year Scott has made his mark at UNH. One of his greatest accomplishments at UNH was assisting with bringing Relay For Life to the UNH community at Southern University. He is also a founding member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Scott(y) Kazar is always thinking of others and making sure their needs are met. Thank you, Scott!
“It has to be said, we must all own up that without Les Paul, generations of flash little punks like us would be in jail or cleaning toilets. This man, by his genius, made the road that we still travel today. I don’t know how he did it, but I’m so grateful he did.” -- Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones
Garfield Minus Garfield
If you take Garfield out of the famous comic strip, it just makes John look crazy. www.GarfieldMinusGarfield.net Page 13
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Charlie the Charger Presents: Campus Safety 101 (Look For A New Tip Each Week!)
Hey Guys, Did You Know?
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Returning to Campus, Changing Wind con’t from page 6
asking for future cavities, and the suspense of rushing down to a large lit up tree to find decorative boxes with mysteries inside. But along with new seasons and holidays, we should not forget to celebrate a new school year, a year in which I am particu-
larly excited about and will unfortunately be my last. Though I have enjoyed all of my years here at UNH I feel that this will be my greatest. Like my last year of high school, and my last year on the tennis team, I wish to go out with a bang. This year I am looking forward
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to new things and new experiences, ones in which I will hold in my memories forever. As for the freshman, please look at this new experience as a positive one. Sure the nerves are bouncing off the walls, but you will soon grow accustomed and within no time, you will dis-
cover that there is a lot more outside your town doors. This is a time to meet new people, join new clubs, experience new adventures, and to grow and develop as an individual. Make sure to gain as much as you can now, and to take advantage and act upon
your feelings at this very moment. Do not hesitate, because if so, you will look back in four years, and say, “Wow, I really wish I could’ve…” I would have never thought in a billion years that I would have been so excited in starting a new school year, but this
summer has been different. I hope that all of you are as excited as I, and I hope that you all embrace this new year as you did the toasty warmth of the summer’s rays.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
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Screening of
An Inconvenient Truth A post-film discussion will be facilitated by UNH President Dr. Steven Kaplan. Pizza will be served.
Screening of An Inconvenient Truth A post-film discussion will be facilitated by UNH President Dr. Steven Kaplan Pizza will be served!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Lounge Alumni Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Alumni Lounge 5 PM 5pm
This documentary presents Al Gore’s campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide. Intertwining simple but harrowing statistics with personal reflections, Gore explains that the tools and methods to reverse the damage we have done are at hand and that the economic consequences of tackling the problem are positive rather than negative.
Co-sponsored by The President’s Office, UNH GREEN TEAM and The Office of Student Activities
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