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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 15 | February 4, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
Winter storm Juno hits UNH
By LEAH MYERS
STAFF WRITER LMYER1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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inter Storm Juno covered most of New England and the University of New Haven with snow from mid-morning on Jan. 26 to mid-afternoon on Jan. 27. West Haven and most other parts of Connecticut accumulated about a foot of snow, while the Boston area horded up to three feet. Juno was predicted to be a historic blizzard like the ones Connecticut has seen the past few years. Edward M. O’Brien, mayor of West Haven, declared a snow emergency on the town, which banned parking on the streets. It was in effect from 4 p.m. Jan. 26, until 4 p.m. Wed, Jan.28. Dannel Malloy, governor of Connecticut, called a statewide emergency and placed a travel ban on major roads; this went into effect at 9 p.m. on Monday night. The travel ban was lifted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. To make sure UNH would be Kayo field being cleared after the first storm (Photo by Leah Myers / Charger Bulletin Photo)
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Men’s Basketball welcome back event University of New Haven students showed their support for the Men’s Basketball team on Jan. 29
CAMPUS
The Oakdale Theater has been issued a cease and desist order because of the noise complaints P. 3
OPINION
Gov. Malloy plans on cutting funding for people with special needs P. 4
MUSIC
Men’s Basketball welcome back event, Jan. 29 (Photo by Alyssa Mackinnon /Charger Bulletin Photo) By ALYSSA MACKINNON
STAFF WRITER AMACK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Meghan Trainor was at the top of the charts in 2014 P. 7
FILM
Did you love Into the Woods? So did contributing writer Stephen Shepherd! P. 9
The University of New Haven’s Men’s Basketball team faced off against Southern New Hampshire University Thursday, Jan. 29. Students like Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Olmeda, and Melissa Williams crowded the stands to cheer on Jamal Mosley (#5) and wish him a happy 21st birthday. Jasmin Crowell, another student in the crowd said, “I enjoy watching live sports.” Kristen Wexler, a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma, said she enjoys bas-
ketball and hasn’t been to a game in a while. A few students said the free tee shirts were a good motivator to make the walk to North in the cold. Many of the students in attendance were there for their first game at the University, like Chase Knepper and Cheyenna Chesnut. Tyler Sirois came to the game to spend time with his friends outside the dorm environment. A group of enthusiastic sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Epsilon men came out to show support for the athletic department. Elle Cantelmo, Olivia Burglund, and Kiley Pignataro of Delta Phi Epsilon came to show support for the basketball team, which doesn’t receive a lot of
publicity on campus and to show that the Greeks don’t keep to themselves, as some may believe, but want to support all the student activities at UNH. Sigma Chi came out in large numbers and rallied for each of the pep band songs keeping energy high and helping the cheerleaders by getting the crowd in the spirit. Half time had the score at 18 to 22 and featured the UNH dance team in sleek black gold uniforms and the cheerleaders doing a series of jumps. One small fan escaped the stands and tried his hand at doing a little dance number on the floor until he was rescued by a parent. The Greeks then had their turn
on the court playing knockout against each other. Sigma Chi sent Matt Redding, Thomas Colby and Nick Dione to the floor. Chi Kappa Rho was represented by Stephanie Parrillo, Gina LaBabera and Jessica Paiva. Delta Phi Epsilon was represented by Megan Scutti and Jackie Henricks, followed by Sigma Alpha Epsilon, represented by Mark Guidetti and Anthony Mendes. Mark Guidetti took home the win, earning a free pizza for his skills. “It was fun, a little nerve-wracking but fun,” said Guidetti. The cheerleaders came out one last time to lead a crowd cheer as things looked tough for UNH but the game still concluded in a loss of 55 to 77.
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Five Day Campus Forecast
Thursday
Wednesday
Feb. 4 Partly Cloudy High of 38° Low of 29° CHANCE OF SNOW: 0%
Feb. 5 Snow Showers High of 30° Low of 5° CHANCE OF SNOW: 50%
Friday
Feb. 6 Mostly Sunny High of 22° Low of 14° CHANCE OF SNOW: 0%
Saturday
Feb. 7 Mostly Cloudy High of 36° Low of 24° CHANCE OF RAIN: 10%
Singing with SCOPE By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ
STAFF WRITER FFONT1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ome of today’s greatest hits could be heard coming from the German Club on Sat, Jan. 31, due to the SCOPE Weekend Committee’s Karaoke Night. The event ran from at 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., and was an intimate event of about 20 people according to SCOPE committee heads, Solange Ramkissoon and Jordann Skloff, who arranged for the top three singers to be awarded with Amazon gift cards. “Karaoke Nights are always a great opportunity for friends to get to together and sing some of their favorite songs,” said Derek Watson, President of SCOPE, when explaining why they continue to schedule semesterly karaoke nights. “I sang ‘Sweet Caroline,’ and it was a crowd favorite! Everyone joined into sing,” said Watson. Teri Tozzi, participant in the event, described the event as a relaxed setting where people could have fun with their friends, and make new ones. Tozzi went on to say that there were a variety of songs to choose from, so everyone could find some-
Mike Hagen singing “Losing My Religion” (Photo by Francesca Fontanez / Charger Bulletin Photo)
thing to sing along to. Danielle Cardone and Amanda Badai, members of SCOPE, attended the event to not only support the committee heads, but also to have fun. Cardone mentioned that since the setting was so intimate, if people knew the song they would
just join in, and Badai added that by the end of the night, her voice was gone due to all the group singing. Yet again, SCOPE has successfully hosted an entertaining weekend event for the student body here at UNH to enjoy.
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Feb. 8 Snow Showers High of 30° Low of 16° CHANCE OF SNOW: 50%
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Winter storm Juno hits UNH
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Special News Release:
Save the Oakdale (Photo obtained via Oakdale.com) By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
View from Westside Hall (Photo by Leah Myers / Charger Bulletin Photo) con’t from page 1
prepared for the worst, classes on Monday that started after 12 p.m. were cancelled and the campus closed at 12:30. Services such as the shuttles/vans, stores and food were shut down earlier than when normally scheduled. Campus remained closed on Tuesday. FöD and The Marketplace were opened on Tuesday for reduced hours, serving brunch and dinner. Throughout Tuesday, other eateries opened up for reduced hours. As the storm started to recede in the late morning, the Beckerman Recreation Center opened from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, all services opened up and resumed their normal hours. Campus opened at 10 a.m., which means that classes that started before then were cancelled in order to complete the snowplowing process both on-campus and on local roads. Students were asked to move their cars into the Westside Hall parking garage or the other residential parking lots to accommodate the snowplows. Students and parents were notified of the campus closings and openings via text, email, and phone call. All services closings and openings along with campus status updates were announced though the UNH email accounts. The storm was a challenge
to handle despite the fair amount of snow that fell. Louis C. Annino Jr., Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer, said, “this was largely because plowed snow was quickly replaced by the wind.” Wind gusts were measured up to 31 MPH during Tuesday’s portion of the storm according to wunderground. com. During any other snowstorm, Campus Police and the Facilities Department work really hard to maintain everyone’s safety and to efficiently clear the snow that would otherwise obstruct normal campus activity. No accidents occurred with the exception of a minor car accident on Wednesday. The only injury that occurred during the storm was someone who slipped. “There were less injuries reported during this storm than during a normal week, and that can be attributed to everyone being less active,” said Chief Mark DeLieto, head chief of campus police. Because the snow continued to fall throughout the night, plows were constantly on the campus roads removing the snow. According DeLieto, many facility members partaking in the cleanup took 12 to 16 hour shifts and stayed over night. This included the police officers, which would remain on duty. No matter the situation, Campus Police and the Facility Dept. do everything they can to provide a safe
and practical experience for the students and staff here on campus. Students were advised to stock up on food and necessities, in which residential students responded with trips to the C-store and Shoprite. Once the snow took over, many students did not stray too far from their dorms, not even for a run to the C-Store. Residential students from around the New England area are used to such weather. Maia Stickles, a freshman from Connecticut, said that Juno was “not as bad as they were referring to [on the news].” All parts of Connecticut have faced tougher storms with more snow accumulation and very low temperatures in prior years. Most students were not worried about missing classes, with part of the reason being that the spring semester has just started. The professors, however, are at least concerned about catching their classes up on work and planning around more snow days. Jason DeGroff, the Music Director at UNH, is one of the many members of the teaching staff that has not been able to meet with a class for the first time this semester. On Jan. 26, one of his ensembles that are held once a week were canceled, and they have to wait another week before they can meet for the first time. This is critical for the performing students because they have
not performed as a group since before winter break. If more snow days appear, DeGroff said he’d try to extend rehearsal time to make up for lost time. Water from the melted snow unfortunately seeped though the roof of the Band Building in Charger Plaza, soaking the firebox, and activating the fire alarm on Wednesday morning. Less than an inch of snow fell on Jan. 30. UNH announced beforehand that the campus and all services would remain open that day, under nearly most circumstances. Another storm has hit New England on the evening of Feb.1, which started around 10 p.m. The snow turned into sleet during the night and has continued as snow throughout the afternoon. UNH announced at 10 p.m. Sunday night that campus was closed Feb. 2 until 5:30 p.m. and that a decision about evening classes will be made the next day. At 1:45 p.m. Monday, UNH announced that evening classes at both the West Haven and Orange campuses have been cancelled. The dining halls served brunch and dinner with reduced hours for other food/ activity services. The West Haven campus delayed their opening to 10 a.m. on Feb. 3. Even more impending snow storms are predicted for Wednesday into Thursday and the upcoming weekend.
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ccording to WTNH News 8, “last month, after its own investigation, the town [of Wallingford] ordered the Oakdale Theatre to stop the concerts after many [noise] complaints. An online petition and Facebook page are garnering support from nearly 4,000 people who are worried that the noise complaints will close the theater. Live Nation will go before the Wallingford Zoning Board of Appeals in the coming weeks.” This issue hits home with Music Editor Ashley Winward who gives us her opinion and some facts about the theatre’s potential fate. This week I was absolutely taken back by the shocking news that one of my favorite concert venues was in jeopardy. The famous Oakdale Theater in Wallingford has been issued a cease and desist letter by the town claiming that on top of noise violations, the use of the theater’s lobby, also known as “The Dome,” has violated its permit. As reports on these allegations come to the forefront of local news, the fans have flooded social media in hopes their voices can be heard. The Oakdale was established in 1957 simply as a tent in an alfalfa field. This open summer theater soon grew into a full-fledged year round facility in 1972. In its first design, the theater consisted of only the “dome” that accommodated 3,000 people surrounding a rotating center stage. Later on in the 1990s, the performing arts theater was added, bringing the capacity of the venue to 5,000. In the Oakdale’s illustrious existence, a wide expanse of genres have utilized the facilities, from Led Zeppelin, Chicago, Brooks and Dunn, and more. In the present day shows have been performed in both the theater and the Dome, everything from country, to rock, to EDM, and even touring Broadway companies have brought their stories to life on the stage. The town of Wallingford has issued a cease-anddesist order to the Oakdale
stating that within the past year, the sound has become nearly unbearable and that the venue is violating its permit by holding shows within the dome. Live Nation Worldwide Inc., who currently owns the venue, have filed an appeal and a meeting of the Wallingford zone of appeals has been set for next month. A consistent complaint amongst home owners has been that the introduction of EDM shows to the dome, such as Bassnectar, was the real start of problems in the neighborhood. The heavy bass and loud volumes have the ability to rattle homes and disturb residents through the night. While I understand the concerns of the residents of Wallingford, to ask this historic venue to completely cease and desist is absurd. When moving into the area you were aware of the venue and if that was not suitable to your lifestyle, there are other places you can live. There have been shows going on in both the theater and the dome since long before I was born, so saying this is just becoming a concern now baffles me. Perhaps a compromise can be made, where only selective shows can be held in the dome, or that the facility can be updated to further sound-proof the lobby-turned-venue in order to appease the neighborhood. I have seen many shows in both areas of the facility and they have both been suitable for what was taking place. I will say, however, that my most memorable experiences have been made in The Dome. From All Time Low, to Twenty|One|Pilots and more, The Dome and this venue as a whole has been a part of my life for so long it would be such a shame to see it not celebrated to its full potential. I urge everyone to go on Facebook and like the “Save The Oakdale” page as well as sign the petition at http://www. petitionbuzz.com/petitions/ savetheoakdale where they have acquired over 5,000 signatures so far. Shows are continuing as scheduled, with the likes of Steve Aoki and Lady Gaga to be gracing both the Dome and the Theater. I look forward to returning to The Oakdale this year and for years to come, it would be an absolute shame to close the doors of such a historic staple of Connecticut entertainment.
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Sleepless in Sheffield
By SAMANTHA HIGGINS
STAFF WRITER SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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any of us looked forward to returning to campus, whether it be for our significant others who we missed during our month away, our friends, who are scattered in other states, because we were sick of our overbearing parents and siblings at home, or simply
because we just like it here better. I myself just enjoy being at school and couldn’t wait to return, however my window faces the quad and, though I live with seven other people and a yappy dog back home, nothing compares to the noise that comes in my window from the quad every night. I will never understand why so many students on this campus can be so disrespectful to the hundreds of others who have their bedrooms facing the quad. It is not my fault that my window is facing the quad, and it is totally unnecessary for people to be walking through the quad screaming and yelling at all hours of the night. It gets even worse when someone decides to take out an airhorn. Who raised you to think that is acceptable?
During the Fall and Spring semesters it is annoying enough to be forced to listen to the music in the quad with no choice in what is playing, but I try to make it positive and be thankful that I am at a school that has activities and programs for its students. When there are complaints by students from Botwinik, Bixler or Sheffield about the music they are told, “Go to the library to study.” I understand that. But it is now winter, and the programs have ended. Now I am trying to sleep and I am being woken up and kept awake by other, inconsiderate students running through the quad, underneath my window, screaming across the quad at each other and having no respect for all of those people who are trying to sleep. What is the advice to be given now? Should I still go to the li-
brary? Bring my pillow and just camp out so people can scream and yell? It happens all the time; sometimes you can’t even watch a movie on a particular night because there is so much noise right outside my own bedroom. Should I still go to the library? Is that the best advice to deal with the noise? We are all adults now and it is time to grow up and become responsible, respectable people in society, which means being considerate of those around you. There are hundreds of us who have windows facing the quad. So next time you are having a blast down in the quad late at night, I’m happy for you, but just don’t make me listen to it when I have class the next day or I’m trying to enjoy my night. There is no reason for that.
The issue with Instagram
By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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“Ugh, he liked her picture again!” …said any girl in any sort of relationship EVER! Instagram, the most popular social media site out there, has destroyed any glimmer of hope that us twenty something’s hold on to for a real relationship in this day and age. What would a world be like if Instagram didn’t exist? Well, in the realm of relationships, it would be a much more honest place to reside. Instagram ruins
By KAITLIN MAHAR COPY EDITOR KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Most people believe that those with disabilities – whether they are intellectual, developmental, or physical – matter. Unless, that is, you’re Connecticut state Governor Dannel P. Malloy. I have family members, friends and neighbors who have been diagnosed with various intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy, and they, like the thousands
relationships for a number of reasons, but at the forefront, it gives people an instant plethora of perfectly Photoshopped and filtered people to choose from at their discretion. At any point in time you can scroll through thousands upon thousands of models, fitness freaks, celebrities, athletes and everyone in between until you find someone who tickles your fancy. When you find THE ONE, your ultimate Instagram crush, because let’s be honest, at this point your significant other is the last thing on your mind, you can send them a direct message. Unlike actually approaching someone in person, the cowardly cheaters of this virtual world can hide behind the screens of their phones and offer their best pick up lines. And when they are turned down or ignored, which nine out of ten times they will be, they can delete the direct message and forget it
ever happened. They can go back to their girlfriend after realizing that maybe, just maybe, their Instagram crush is a bit out of their league, so for now their relationship will have to do. And then one day it happens. Your boyfriend, who is always so careful to always hide his tracks, slips up and forgets to delete the direct message he sent to that girl, offering his number to someone who is clearly not you. In that moment, your heart shatters and you know there is no going back. The person you’ve spent the better part of four years with isn’t who you thought he was. His true colors are showing, with the help of a Valencia filter, of course. He valued the girl with 13k followers more than he valued your relationship. And just like that, it’s over. As quickly as it started, the relationship you thought was sure to last forever is over. If you are in a relationship
of other children in the state of Connecticut, rely on the Department of Developmental Services to receive funding for various services that are completely necessary to their development and care. These services may include day programs, housing, various programs designed specifically for the benefit of children with special needs and the hiring of in-home support to help care for these children and adults at home or out in the community in an effort to improve their abilities to live on their own. Recently, Governor Malloy announced plans to make cuts to the already dwindling DDS budget. The budget was cut by $30 million in 2012, over $5.5 million in 2014, and the newly proposed cut is estimated at $8.4 million. With these cuts, those with these disabilities will essentially
be on their own once they turn 21. They will receive no care, no services, and, should their families be unable to support them, will essentially be screwed. Even convicted felons receive better care and treatment. It is absolutely appalling that the Governor would make cuts that are detrimental to some of the most vulnerable people in the state, and that he would be willing to compromise the futures of these children when cuts could be made elsewhere (May I suggest not giving Malloy’s appointed employees a holiday raise of up to 12 percent? Or, perhaps, Malloy himself could cut his $150,000/year salary down a bit). Gov. Malloy does not hesitate to give raises to perfectly able employees, nor does he refrain from giving tax breaks to large corporations, such as the $400 million tax
and you value your significant other, my advice to you is to delete your Instagram. Sure, no one will be able to “like” the cute pictures of the two of you doing whatever it is couples are supposed to do, but you will spend more time actually enjoying those moments and less time trying to pose the perfect picture. All Instagram does to a relationship is damage: it distracts you from focusing on what is right in front of you because you’re too busy scrolling through carefully edited profiles of people you will never, ever meet. It gives you an unrealistic expectation of what your lover could, or should look like. The second you find yourself “liking” another person’s pictures, you are already too far gone. Take my advice; appreciate the relationship you are in, love the person who loves you back, and get off of Instagram!
Profiling professors
By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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A new semester has begun and we are all adjusting to new classes and new professors. Getting acclimated with a new professor is never an easy task; it takes time to develop a relationship and learn their teaching and grading styles. However, there are some constancies between some professors and whether that is a good thing is to be determined by each student. Here are the four types of professors you are sure to run into this semester. 1.The Cool Kid: This is the professor that EVERYONE loves. You’ve heard of him before because students are always talking about how cool he is! He is the young guy who makes classes interesting and fun. Unlike many, he understands the importance of cell phones in this generation and doesn’t make a fuss if one is out on your desk. In his class, not only do you learn about the subject at hand, but you also learn about life. Every class is let out a few minutes early and you often find yourself thinking that maybe, in another life, the two of you could actually be friends. 2.The Control Freak: In this class, early is on time and on time is late. You are expected to arrive ten minutes early so that by 8:00 on the dot, your notes are out and you’re already copying down the PowerPoint. Fun is not a word used to describe this class and the laughs are far and few between; this professor means business. And don’t forget to turn your cell phones off! Despite the
blizzard warnings, threats of violence on campus and all the other important information that can only be received through a text message, this professor has no sympathy. Phones off or lose ten percent of your final grade, the choice is yours! UGH. 3.The Loving Grandparent: Everyone has had that one professor that was more like a mentor than a professor, the one who reminds you of your loving grandmother or grandfather. They are old and timid but they have all the wisdom in the world and they LOVE to share it with us young folks. They enjoy telling stories about when they were young and they make the classroom feel a little like home. They teach you a great deal about life and about yourself. This is one of the professors you’ll remember long after you graduated and when you look back on their class, you’ll feel gratitude for all they taught you. 4.The Perfectionist: If you had any hopes of getting an A in this class, they will be thrown out the window the second you get your first assignment back. After spending hours on what you thought was the perfect paper, you get it back all marked up in red pen. This professor is a perfectionist in their own lives and expects the same of you. This class is sure to get you frustrated a few times but stay strong—you will actually end up learning a great deal from this professor and you are sure to develop better organizational and time management skills.
“P” is for prejudiced
Governor Dannel P. Malloy (AP Photo) break granted by Malloy to the United Technologies Corporation in 2014. But when it comes to the people in society who are both the most vulnerable and the least able to advocate for themselves, a brutal combination,
Malloy does not think twice about denying them the full lives and futures which they so rightly deserve. Everybody is owed the right to having the same opportunities as their fellow citizens, regardless of their
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status as able or disabled, and while Malloy’s actions are pathetic, pitiful, and profligate, it is clear that the “P.” in his name stands for one thing in particular: prejudiced.
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Be Informed
Hello Chargers,
RSOs, as we begin to move forward into this semester, it’s so vitally important to make sure that members of your organization, especially your President and Treasurer, understand the USGA financial system. Last semester I had put in a little information about the various methods RSOs can utilize their USGA funding into my Treasurers Tip each week in addition to the treasurer training informational sessions that took place at the beginning of the semester and, as always, I preached about deadlines. However, if you are newly elected President or Treasurer and didn’t attend treasurer training last semester, don’t fret; there’s still a chance for you to be informed! On the UNH website you can find a link to a tegrity that I created will all of the same information that was presented in my treasurer training sessions last Fall. You can find the link if you search RSO student resources on the University’s website! Being informed can minimized stress and can make the whole process of planning and organizing events a lot easier. As always, if you or your organizations have any questions at all feel free to send me an email or stop by during my office hours! John Foti USGA Treasurer
I hope the beginning of the semester has started well. This semester looks to be a monumental semester with a lot of events in the works. Applications for next year’s USGA President, Treasurer and Senators are active on the USGA Charger Connection page under the Forms tab. They are due at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 28. If you are interested feel free to contact Samantha Salvio at USGAEA@newhaven.edu or myself. Just as a reminder, the Add/Drop deadline has been extended to Feb. 6. This week’s USGA Meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. in the German Club.
Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven.edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu
Warmest Regards, Richard Rotella USGA President Putting you in USGA!
This Week in Sports Softball
Softball
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VS. Southern Connecticut State
VS. Southern Connecticut State
VS. Western Oregon Tucson, Ariz.
VS. Saint Mary’s Tucson, Ariz.
VS. Saint Rose West Haven, Conn.
Women’s Basketball VS. Merrimack Win 68-66
Men’s Basketball VS. Merrimack Win 60-39
Women’s Basketball
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Women’s Basketball VS. Southern New Hampshire Win 79-60
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Men’s Basketball VS. Southern New Hampshire Loss 55-77
Scope it Out! Photo of the Week This Week’s Events: Friday Feb. 6 Tiki Bar and Sand Art: 5 to 9 p.m. in Bartels Programming Space. Come out and drink nonalcoholic frozen drinks and make your own sand art. Film Showing: “Dear White People” in Gehring 301 at 8 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 7 Ice-skating Trip: Signs up will be on Charger Connection on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 9 p.m. Those who made it on the trip are to be at Maxcy Hall at 6 p.m., with their student IDs. Those who are wait listed should show up at Maxcy Hall at 6:15 p.m., also with their student IDs. Students on the wait list will not make it on to the trip unless there are open spots. The bus will leave UNH at 6:30 p.m. and is planned to arrive back around 9:45 p.m.
Caitlin Duncan Sophomore January 2015, San Salvador, The Bahamas “A double rainbow after a rainstorm in San Salvador, The Bahamas,” - Duncan
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scar Balza said, “songwriting and performing are two different animals that co-exist in the same jungle.” Balza was a self-proclaimed drummer at the age of eight; spending all day long making drums out of his mother’s shoeboxes and playing Bruce Springsteen’s, Born in the U.S.A. Soon after, the shoeboxes turned into air drums, which were quickly replaced with a real drum kit that would lead to opportunities the eight-year-old version of himself never would have expected. “I have to say that I don’t exactly remember when it happened,” he said when asked if there was a moment he knew music was supposed to be his career. “But I remember buying Kiss’ Hotter Than Hell and playing it on my mother’s record player. As soon as the opening chords for ‘Got To Choose’ came on, I got goose bumps right away, then the drums coming in… it was all so new to me! After that, I looked for opportunities to
Oscar Balza bridges the gap between English and Spanish, rock and electronic & songwriting and performing (Photo obtained via Facebook) form my own band or to be part of one, but I didn’t have a clue about how to do that. The turning point was when my band at the time, Passion, opened for MENUDO in 1989. We were in our early teens and suddenly we found ourselves playing in front of 20,000 people and being a local celebrities. I told myself on stage, ‘This is it! I want to be a drummer! I want to play in a band! I want to play live!’ Back then I didn’t have a clue about the business’ ups and downs. I thought there were always going to be
concerts to play,” Balza confessed. Going from shoebox drumming to local celebrity may seem like quite a jump, but Balza spoke about the first time he played on a real set of drums. “I used to sit in front of the TV turned off, so I could see my reflection on the screen and start playing air drums to Kiss, Van Halen and Iron Maiden. I would spend hours and hours just imagining I was playing a set like Peter Criss’ or Alex Van Halen’s. I’d sit and play the same
songs over and over for hours – standing up every time the song would end. There were no iPods back then,” he added. “It wasn’t until our music teacher in school came to my classroom once and said that the new school band was being formed and he needed a guitarist, keyboardist and drummer. One of my friends looked at me and said, ‘you should go and audition!’ I had never played on a real drum set before. I had no idea how the mechanics worked and I even thought that the bass drum was there
Pop’s newest superstar
The 21-year-old popstar had her break with her hit single “All About That Bass” in 2014. (AP Photo) By GLENN ROHRBACKER of Meghan Trainor. If you the 80’s pop era and many STAFF WRITER GROHR1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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With all of the exciting news in the music world in 2014 from artists we all know and love like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, 1D, and Maroon 5, last year also made room for several prominent newcomers in the mainstream, one of them being Meghan Trainor. Trainor released two top 10 singles in 2014 that were featured on her first full-length album in early 2015. Called Title, this album pays tribute to the unique style and character
haven’t listened to the rest of her album yet, whether it be due to lack of time, interest, or the anticipation of it being just another bubble-gum pop album from the next one hit wonder, its time to reconsider and here is why. Title is not only an album that produced two hits for Trainor, but also separates her from the current trend in popular music. Meghan’s style is not only unique but refreshing in that it is reminiscent of older pop music from past decades. Her beats may be made in a high tech studio, but Meghan has incorporated the doo-wop age,
more styles into the style of modern pop, creating a totally new and exciting sound for herself. Title features hits “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin’.” These two songs dominated the charts in 2014 and continue to be played on almost every station. They are popular because of their catchy lyrics and irresistible dance beats. The song “Dear Future Husband” bears and almost frightening resemblance to Olly Murs’s “Dance With Me Tonight.” Nonetheless, it is extremely catchy and will have you dancing within the first
ten seconds. “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” is a sweet ballad in which Trainor is accompanied by equally sweet John Legend. “Walkashame” is the college student theme song you have been waiting for, celebrating the morning after a “bad” night that I’m sure a lot of people can relate to, and I’ve never heard another song about the topic yet. “My Selfish Heart” definitely is modeled after the doowop style of music that was popular in the 1950s, showing that Meghan Trainor is well educated in her music history and knows how to celebrate other genres of music. “3 am” is another song that is relatable to a lot of young people, being up late at night texting a crush when maybe you shouldn’t. All of these songs represent the youth of today and the fact that people have an artist going through the same life experiences as they are. Trainor has definitely shown that this is only the beginning for her career. You can see her next Sunday on the Grammy’s as she is nominated for Record of the Year for “All About That Bass” and Song of the Year. I can’t wait to see where Trainor’s career goes next.
only to hold the toms in place. I was surprised and scared you know? My huge imaginary set at home didn’t have pedals! Needless to say I sucked at the audition.” But time and practice were on his side. Balza didn’t stray away from the drums just because the idea of a real kit scared him, he used that as motivation and momentum to continue pursuing the career that excited him. “Attending school at Berklee in Boston totally changed my way of thinking about music on so many levels,” he explained. “The way I looked at music before and after was totally different. Besides showing me the fact that there is a lot of great musicians in the world, some I had never heard of, it gave me the tools to develop, interact and work out situations when it comes down to music. I had access to so much music and music related literature. It was fascinating. You literally think, breathe and eat music all day when you are at Berklee.” Balza studied songwriting at Berklee, which no doubt aided in sharpening his musical skills during college. The idea and structure behind a song may seem simple when you’re just listening on
the radio, but there is a science to constructing it far behind what pleases an untrained ear. Balza was able to realize this, and it shows in the structure and development of his music today. “My passion lies within both to be honest,” he explained when speaking about the difference between songwriting and performing. “They are two different animals that coexist in the same jungle. The songwriting part is fascinating due to the process of saying what you want to say using rhymes, imagery, metaphors, and such. Sometimes it can be hectic though, because of the idea not coming across as you want it to. So it’s a matter of the actual craft, trying different lines, and changing the order of the lines and it’s architecture (in words and music) playing around with options and sections and what not! The performing side however, the moment you are onstage, nothing else matters. What you play is what is. It’s the ultimate present moment to me. At times it can become surreal since you are submerged in the wave of the performing process and entertaining people and you are connected to something See LIVEWELL page 8
Interview with Jocelyn Arndt By ELYSE VON DER FECHT
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Singer /songwriter Jocelyn Arndt and her brother, guitarist and co-writer Chris Arndt create songs that evoke breathtaking emotion. Through ideal combination of melody and lyric, Jocelyn’s music connects with her audience in a way that is intimate and personal. Soon the two began writing original music, combining retro grooves and classic rock attitude in a unique, modern blend that still remains surprisingly tangible. The music is a stunning, mature, sound with timeless energy and a tendency toward the heart. I recently met up with this talented Indie Rock/Blues/ Soul musician and asked her a few questions. Elyse: Introduce yourself and what type genre of music you sing. Jocelyn Arndt: I’m Jocelyn Arndt, a singer-songwriter from Upstate New York. My brother Chris and I are a brother-sister songwriting team. Together we write what we’ve decided to call
indie blues-rock. There are bits of pop, jazz, and soul thrown in for good measure, but all of our songs are tied together with their bluesy roots. E: Why did you want to become a musician? J: My brother and I grew up with music in our ears. My parents have a giant CD collection, and since I can remember there’s always been music in the background at the Arndt house. After listening to so much music, I guess Chris and I both thought that playing it was the next step for us. I heard so much emotion in the voices and instruments of the musicians I’d grown up listening to, and I wanted to share that feeling. E: How do you come up with lyrics to a song? What is the process like? J: I never know exactly when lyrics are going to hit me. Usually a song starts when I’m thinking about something or messing around with words in my head. Suddenly, a line will pop into focus, and I write from there. I tend to write lyrics and melody at the same time. Chris and I combine my lyrics with See INTERVIEW page 8
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his chord progressions and instrumentation to build our songs from the ground up. E: What is the message of your most recent album, Strangers in Fairyland? J: Strangers in Fairyland is about exploring. It’s about thinking and investigating and never taking no for an answer. But mostly, it’s about coming to terms with the fact that sometimes our expectations don’t exactly match realities. Fairy tales are beautiful stories, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all road map to life. Our lives are a little more complicated than the “find the prince, kiss
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else besides what you rehearsed. I don’t want to put it as a ‘state of nirvana’ but is something I can’t quite put my finger on. They are both fascinating and vital to me.” Balza described the difference between playing sporadically scheduled shows and touring. “Touring to me is like a resistance and stamina driven thing. You go on stage, play, get off stage, go backstage, comment on the show, go on the bus to the hotel and it goes
the prince, live happily ever after” approach that works in the movies. E: What is the meaning behind the lyrics of "Still”? J: Chris and I originally wrote “Still” as a Christmas gift to our parents. We wanted to create a song that captured the feel of the Holiday season as we’ve come to know it. As I was writing the lyrics, I tried to round up all the little things that make Christmas such a special time of year (sparkling lights, fresh snow, friendliness, singing, cookies) and put them in the song. It’s a snapshot of the holidays, and a gentle reminder to be
“still” and soak it all in. E: Who do you hope to tour with in the future? J: We’re currently getting ready to perform at The Sundance Film Festival in Utah, but we actually just wrapped a tour through New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Alabama. We got to play with some really great bands and artists! In the future it would be incredible to play with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. I absolutely love her! Chris and I would also love to tour with The Black Keys. They rock. And I think if Chris had to choose one musician to share a bill with, it would probably be Joe
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like that for all the shows. The machine doesn’t stop. Almost like running a marathon! And there’s the commitment that every city must be given the same high energy since they [the audience] are there to see you. So you must stay in shape and not over do things so that you have that energy for the next day and the next show.” With so many different musical tastes and styles that he admires, I wanted to know who really inspired Balza both musically and personally. “That’s a tough question
since I don’t want leave anybody out, you know? Musically I have hundreds, maybe thousands of influences for different reasons; from drummers to guitar players to songwriters, in both English and Spanish. My mother is one of my biggest influences, and I also have a friend who has gone through many tough periods in life who is still standing and who I owe a lot too; I admire them big time. I won’t say names, but that person might read this interview … YEAH THIS IS FOR YOU!” He shouted out to the un-
Bonamassa. What an amazing guitarist he is. E: What do you hope to accomplish in 2015? J: Chris and I have big plans for this year. We’re going to work as hard as we can to make 2015 even bigger than 2014 was. We’re planning the release of a full-length album slated to drop toward the end of the summer, which is super exciting. In addition, Chris and I are writing more music and focusing on making our performance as powerful as it can be. We’re just going to keep working, keep pushing, and keep singing.
named support system who clearly means so much to the ever-developing artist. I could go on for hours about the moments in Balza’s career that impacted his future success, or the highlights he so vividly describes, but the truth behind Oscar Balza is in the music he so openly expresses with anyone willing to listen. Bridging the gap between English and Spanish, rock and electronic, songwriting and performing, this talented musician is constantly pushing the envelope and striving for greatness.
Feb. 4: The Woah Tour Feat Round2Crew, Dylan Holland and Alyssa Shouse Feb. 5: Marky Ramone Book Signing “My Life as a Ramone” Feb. 5: Bright Light 12: Electro Glow Party Feb. 6: Kap Slap
The Space
Feb. 5: Reckless Seranade with Lightness and London Eyes Feb. 6: Todd Carey with Avenues and Justin Levinson Feb. 7: Catalina Gonzalez with Entrance to Trains and Skout Feb. 8: Carousel Kings with Survay Says!, Freshman 15, Everybody Run, The Worthwhile Fight and Two O’Clock Courage
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Feb. 3-8: Jersey Boys Touring Company
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Feb. 4: Peter Karp & Sue Foley Band Feb. 5: Toyz with If Jesus Had Machine Guns (DJ), and King Panos Feb. 6: Buzz Gordo’s Ski Lodge
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SCOPE Movie Night
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Get lost Into the Woods
By STEPHEN SHEPERD
Worth full price!
Touring the life of Turing
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Based on the acclaimed stage musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Rob Marshall’s Into the Woods is a fitting film adaptation of the original theatrical masterpiece. It is hard to beat a stage version, of course, and some diehard fans of the musical may find it hard to forgive some of the differences from the stage version. Yet most casual movie watchers should come out of the theater liking the film. There are multiple artistic licenses taken with the source material, in order to tone down the theatricality of the play and take advantage of cinematography and special effects not possible to achieve on stage. Overall, these choices are effective, give or take a few awkwardly paced moments and a couple of questionable cuts from the show. The story revolves around a faraway land that com-
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FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Meryl Streep stars as the Witch in Into the Woods (AP photo) bines the plotlines of four Grimm fairy tale classics: Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood and Rapunzel. All of these stories are tied together with an original story of a baker and his wife trying to reverse a curse placed upon
them by the witch next door. The first act is filled with tons of misadventures and laughs, while the second act offers some real-life perspectives and dilemmas, despite being in a fairy tale world. All of the stars of this film are delightful to see
on the silver screen in their respective roles, and many of them are also surprisingly adept singers, not barring the miscasting of Johnny Depp, who quite frankly, was the worst part of the film. Yet if anything, see this film for Emily Blunt and
Meryl Streep’s performances (there’s a reason they were nominated for the Golden Globes) and the mix of spritely and chilling music that has delighted theatergoers for decades. Into the Woods should satisfy viewers on five dollar Tuesday.
men, and dwarves, as all want a share of the vast treasure of Erebor. The battle begins when an Orc army appears, bent on destroying all of the other races and seizing Erebor for its strategic location in the coming War of the Ring, detailed in LOTR. So, the battle ensues for the second half of the movie. The visuals are great, with the sword combat very entertaining and well executed. The creatures look great, from giant worms, war pigs, trolls, and giant eagles. Yet the film does lack in some ways. As can be expected, many characters die, and the emotional impact is not what I would expect after LOTR delivered so many emotional moments. I would say it’s the fault of the soundtrack, which is about 60 percent recycled material from LOTR. As opposed to a sentimental, dramatic ending that tugs on the heartstrings, Battle of the Five Armies rather ties directly into LOTR in what is a linear and predictable ending. The problem is that instead of reflecting on the journey of the Hobbit films, Battle of the Five Armies seems more of a
third part of a companion film to LOTR. While I have liked The Hobbit films very much, there has been a consistent fallacy in all of them. Peter Jackson has been trying to do two things with The Hobbit. While adapting a charming, delightful children’s novel for the big screen, he has been turning these films into prequels to his LOTR films. The problem with having these two goals at the same time is that LOTR are much more mature in tone and dialogue than The Hobbit novel. Moments that are light hearted and fun like the book seem out of place when heavy toned, LOTR references come in. So, there has always been a conflicting identity crisis in these Hobbit films. However, there is also much to be enjoyed, as the battles are action packed and fuel special effects cravings, as Battle of the Five Armies serves as a nice wrap up to a three-year journey. Battle of the Five Armies is far from a perfect film, and does not come anywhere close to the mastery of film making as the LOTR trilogy, but it is still an enjoyable time at the theater, and is likely the last trip to Middle Earth we will have for quite sometime.
The Hobbit stands tall
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The Lord of the Rings films by Peter Jackson are, in my opinion, the greatest cinematic achievement of our time. Delivering great dialogue, performances, visuals and music, these films deliver what no other films have in taking viewers on a journey. Based on the beloved fantasy novel by JRR Tolkien, it is the follow up to Tolkien’s previous novel, The Hobbit. So, after The Lord of the Rings films gained much critical and financial success, it was natural that an adaptation of The Hobbit would proceed. Since 2012, Hobbit films have been released annually, and though they do not come close to the quality of Lord of the Rings, they have been consistently entertaining and well made films. In 2012, An Unexpected Journey was released, setting up the world of The Hobbit. Set in the fantasy realm of Middle Earth, a company of
dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, recruit the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to accompany them on their quest to reclaim Erebor, a dwarf kingdom conquered by the dragon Smaug some sixty years ago. Gandalf the wizard accompanies them, and the first installment in the adventure has Thorin and company face trolls, goblins, orcs, and wolves. I recall being underwhelmed by the slow pace and lack of complexion that the LOTR films had. However, after seeing the next two installments, An Unexpected Journey admittedly does a good job of introducing story arcs and characters that develop further in the next two films. The Desolation of Smaug, released in 2013, further built upon the dwarves’ quest to reclaim their homeland. They pass through the dark forests of Mirkwood, where they encounter giant spiders and sinister elves. With the orcs hot on their tale, they come into Lake Town, a village outside of Erebor full of men who fled from Smaug’s fire sixty years prior. This is when
The Battle of the Five Armies begins. The opening sequence is of Smaug attacking Laketown, and it is arguably the best sequence of the whole movie. The visual effects are terrific, and Smaug looks as real and deadly as he did in the previous installment. The fiery death of the people of Laketown is dramatically felt, as the cinematography and music contribute to the feeling of desolation. Yet this is merely the opening sequence, for the film is about the titular battle. Thorin lets his new found gold get to him, and starts to value it above all else, including his honor and family. The men of Laketown, having barely survived Smaug, feel they have a right to some gold in Erebor as Thorin promised them just payment for help along their quest in the second film. Yet Thorin will not part with a single coin, even if it means breaking his word. Furthermore, the elves of Mirkwood want to claim some of the treasure which the dwarves now defend with their lives. So, the stage is set for war between the elves
No single life has influenced today more than British mathematician Alan Turing. Having developed a codebreaker machine during World War II, his invention heavily contributed to the Allies winning the war. His unique code led to the creation of Turing machines, which later became the modern day computer. Yet beyond the man’s inventions was a scandal that reflects how far Western society has come. A secret war hero, Turing was prosecuted for homosexual acts in the 1950s and was forced to take regular chemical injections as a form of castration. After two years of treatment, Turing committed suicide at the age of 41. With a rich life story such as that, it is no wonder that Hollywood would churn out a movie about his life story. The Imitation Game, the movie adaptation, was released over winter break, and from the moment it was released it has been getting a ton of Oscar buzz. Without a doubt, The Imitation Game is a very good film. But how good is it? The best thing about it is the performances. Benedict Cumberbatch, known from the TV show Sherlock and voicing the dragon Smaug in The Hobbit, does an excellent job portraying the anti-social yet genius man that Turing was. However, his portrayal hits many of the same notes as his interpretation of Sherlock Holmes. Not that he gives a bad performance, but it is not entirely distinct. Perhaps Cumberbatch is not as versatile as many claim, yet nonetheless his portrayal of Turing is enjoyable. The Imitation Game also establishes the time period very well. Being a period piece, the sets are very nicely furnished and do not appear cheaply constructed. Continue reading at www.chargerbulletin.com.
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Positives + This marks the second week in a row that students have gotten a snow-induced long weekend! + Students’ requests that the University start a competitive shoveling team just might be taken seriously now.
By Kaitlin Mahar
Negatives – Given all of this snow students are starting to forget what nature looks like.
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– The best examples we can find are that spinning tree and plastic rock over by Soundview.
The Battery Charge
Does anybody else remember what it’s like to have class? Me neither. I’m sure this will work wonders for everybody’s productivity. While I don’t think it’ll take a groundhog to predict that we’ll have (at least) six more weeks of winter, try not to get too comfortable, because this snow won’t last forever.
Recipe of the Week Old Bay + Thyme Biscuits
This is a great accompaniment to any dinner, especially those with a Southern flare.
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4 cups All Purpose flour 1/2 Tbs. Salt 1 Tbs. Sugar 2 Tbs. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 1/2 cups Buttermilk 2 sticks unsalted butter ½ Tbs. Old Bay 1 Tbs. Picked, Fresh Thyme
Last semester I failed Mathzone and this semester I had the opportunity to take an exam so I could move on to Precalc but I failed that too. I don’t understand; I’ve been studying my butt off and going to the CLR and doing all the practice things but I’m still not passing. I’m feeling very discouraged and the director of Mathzone has been very helpful with giving me other options but I just feel very down about the whole situation. Frosh Failure Dear Frosh, I’m so sorry; the first semester is hard in and of itself and failing this class is very discouraging. The thing is this probably won’t be the last thing you fail. College is hard but you have to keep going. There will be times when it feels like the whole administration is out to get you but you will get through it. It’s not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get up after you fall. So feel discouraged for a short time but keep trying. We all fail at some point and anyone who says otherwise is lying. Even if it’s not a class, failure is a part of life-your reaction to the failure is what determines your character. So keep going, young frosh. You aren’t the only one who failed Mathzone and I’m sure you won’t be the last.
Combine all dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, and cut the butter into small chunks and hold in the freezer. Using a food processor, or your hands, add the butter in batches with a couple cups of the dry mix and blitz until pea sized butter pieces are achieved. This may have to be done several times for larger batches. In a large bowl, gently combine the buttermilk into the butter + flour mix. The dough will look raggy, as if it won’t come together. Try to mix it as little as possible. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and roll it to an inch thickness. This is messy, but creates the flaky-ness of the biscuits. Fold the dough like a 3 -fold book, roll it out again and do the same. Cool on a baking tray for 30 minutes before final roll out and cutting. Egg wash and dust with pepper. Bake at 400 degrees in a home oven for 10 minutes until golden and puffed up.
Xoxo,
Melanie
Poetry Corner “Stargazer” I was nothing but a stargazer Looking out my window at night I would walk quietly, alone And they’d make me feel alright On one typical night of gazing, A single star caught my eye So the next night I went on search
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For that single star of mine That star became my mission For it made me feel a little warm But then one night That single star was lost among a storm That night I dare to understand That I am nothing large I am purely a star-gazer In a world of electrical charge. -M.M.J
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Ciao! By JESSICA SULLIVAN
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y name is Jessica Sullivan and I am a Criminal JusticeForensic Psychology major. I am a junior from Long Island, New York. I am a sister of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and last semester, I was Vice President of P.I.R.O. but this semester I am studying abroad at the UNH Tuscany, Prato campus. I have no idea how I’m going to fit my life into one suitcase that cannot weigh more than fifty pounds. It took me at least seven trips to empty my dorm room for the semester, so I don’t know how I’m ever going to decide what to bring. This semester, I am taking two psychology classes taught by UNH professors and I am taking three classes taught by professors from Italy. I am taking Italian language, Italian Life and Culture, and Art and Science in Renaissance Italy. I am so excited to be learning in a new environment and with new professors
Jessica’s home for the next four months (Photo by Jessica Sullivan / Charger Bulletin Photo)
and students. I took Italian in high school but I’m hoping to be able to have conversations with people all over Italy. I also want to volunteer at the local church here watching over young children. You can volunteer to help
teach English and play with them after school. I am really looking forward to helping with that. I am so excited to be able to travel not just all over Italy but a lot of Europe. I want to visit Germany, Ireland, England, Spain,
Greece and Hungary the most, however, I want to see and learn about as many cultures and lifestyles as I can. I am so excited to start this new chapter of my life—now, I just need to pack for it.
Simply Sam’s Style Tips to stay warm this season to re-bundle yourself to walk outside again. You can either make ––––––––––––––––––––– sure all of your classes are in the same building and closest to your With more news of residence hall, or you can impending snowstorms, follow these easy tips: this weather is not get1.Tights/Leggings: ting any warmer. It’s bad Layering can be made enough trying to stay easier, I promise. Putting warm in the daytime with some tights or fleece legthe sun out, but once the gings under your pants night hits forget about it. will make all the differI want nothing more ence. This is a look that than to go home and just doesn’t make the body curl up in my heated unflattering. You would blanket bed and call it a immediately assume that day. For those who reso- multiple bottom layers nate with this feeling, would make you wider in I’m sure you can also the hip area, but because relate to the amount of the tights are so thin, it effort it takes to bundle still looks like you are up to walk to class, and wearing one layer. Forthen breaking a sweat ever 21 also sells fleecewhen getting in the class- line leggings that are room. You become that super warm and can be person that is the last to worn under jeans. leave because you have 2.Cardigans: Don’t By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
let your fall pieces go to waste! Cardigans alone would leave you freezing, but they make an excellent insulator underneath a heavier coat. If you are sick of wearing the same heavy winter jacket, switch it up! With a cardigan over any tee or blouse, add a medium heavy jacket (such as a pea coat) and notice the same warmth you would with a snow jacket. Most thin cardigans won’t add any bulk to your outer coat, but it can depending on the material, so keep an eye for that. 3.Cable knit knee high socks/ fuzzy socks: Don’t know what to do with the crazy-patterned fuzzy socks Aunt Sallie gave you? Here’s a perfect solution: add them under knee-high socks for extra warmth.
Alone, these socks usually wouldn’t go with any daily outfit, but underneath an outer layer of knee highs, the crazy colors are covered and keep your feet unbelievably warm. My only disclaimer to this is if you have snug-fitting boots or shoes, they will scrunch your feet more with the extra layers, but if you have looser-fitting boots this sock combo is perfect!
The perfect plaid scarf (Photo obtained via Pinterest)
Clery Campus Crime Log
*In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) Property Damage Location: Dental Hygiene Date: Jan. 29, 2015 Time: 12:41 a.m.
(2) Suspicious Person Location: Bartels Hall Date: Jan. 29, 2015 Time: 4:54 a.m.
(3) Vandalism Location: Maxcy Hall Date: Jan. 29, 2015 Time: 1:11 p.m.
(4) Drug Complaint (6) Theft of Services Location: Bethel Hall Date: Feb. 2, 2015 Time: 12:51 a.m.
Location: UNH Police Dept. Date: Feb. 2, 2015 Time: 10:22 a.m.
(5) Code Violation (7) Suspicious Activity Location: German Club Date: Feb. 2, 2015 Time: 1:11 a.m.
Location: Celentano Hall Date: Feb. 2, 2015 Time: 11:39 p.m.