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January 23, 2017

Volume 99, Issue 10

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Bulletin Briefs News Health Services warns of Flu risks pg. 5

Opinion English teachers make or break high school pg. 8

A&E A good year for hip hop pg. 11

Sports

E-Sports becomes official club sport pg. 14

Student Life Alumni’s music business helps artists market efficiently pg. 17

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NEWS

Counseling Center Saw Increased Wait Times Last Semester

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Photos from the Women’s March in Hartford, Conn.

Students reported waiting two or more weeks to see a counselor.

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

EDITOR IN CHIEF

P

eter Agliata goes to

director of Counseling and Psychological Services.

Last fall, the center booked approximately 1,400 appointments. This fall, there were approximately 1,650 appoint-

counseling and psychological

ments by mid-December. In

services weekly. Well, he tries

October, mid-semester, there

to.

was a 40 percent increase

But to go there, Agliata, a senior at the University of New Haven, along with other

in appointments from past years.

There are four full-time staff

students, has faced longer

counselors, including Ander-

than normal wait times for

son, and for the fall semester,

appointments this semester;

one was on main campus

sometimes up to two weeks

three days a week and spent

were needed to see his coun-

the other two days at the uni-

selor.

versity’s Lyme Academy cam-

Recently, he was relieved

pus. The staff also includes a

that his counselor had a can-

part-time psychiatrist, mainly

cellation for that day, saying

for filling prescriptions.

he would have “gone crazy”

“This is probably the first

if he couldn’t get an appoint-

semester we’ve had trouble,”

ment.

Anderson said, adding that

“I called at 9 in the morning and asked if she had any cancellations and she did,” he said. “I got lucky.”

The counseling center saw

the staff has felt the pressure of increased need.

Anderson also said that he has been exploring possible solutions to better meet

more appointments this

the needs of students. He

semester than ever before, ac-

said that the center is one

cording to Charles Anderson,

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Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin

Due to a need for services at Lyme Academy, one staff member was only on main campus 3 days a week.

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NEWS

Bailey Gone as University Hires New Athletic Director

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

Bowl runs, including a 2008

O

York Giants. Palmer was the

Super Bowl win with the New

head coach of the university’s n Tuesday, Jan. 16,

the University of New Haven

football program from 1986

A

to 1987.

While best known for his

Palmer as the new Director of

25 years of coaching in the

Athletics and Recreation.

NFL and 15 years as a college

Duane Bailey was named

coach, he also has athletic ad-

athletic director in June of

ministration experience. He

2017, but left that post during

acquired this skill as the head

the winter intersession due

coach and general manager of

many of the leading names in

to unknown reasons. The

the Hartford Colonials of the

university declined multiple

United Football League.

ley’s departure.

Palmer will have help in his

Numbers Show University Staff is Overwhelmingly White

BY KIANA QUINONEZ STAFF WRITER

announced the hiring of Chris

requests to comment on Bai-

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races) equate to only 23.62 percent, with the closest contender being Hispanics at 7.4 percent.

Other figures show tremen-

t the University of

dous lows with the amount

New Haven, 76.38 percent

of employees in some areas

of all employees are white,

nearly zeroing out. Of all

according to data from the

employees at the University

IDEA Council. This figure is

there is only 1 Native Hawai-

comprised of 74.13 percent

ian or Pacific Islander, who is

of faculty and 77.49 percent

among administration, and

football, such as John Mara,

of adjunct employees. These

only 2.61 percent of all faculty

Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and

numbers tower over the

are Asian.

Al Lerner. He was also an

ethnic makeup of employ-

football coach, manager, fun-

offensive coach for multiple

ees of color, whose numbers

having a face of color in a

draiser, teacher, and mentor

NFL head coaches and has

lie in the single digits. The

classroom. Students of color

combined forces of all “non-

are directly affected by not

white” employees, (Hispanic,

having a diverse faculty, and

Black or African American,

those effects are seen in the

Asian, Native Hawaiian or

classroom.

“Chris’s experience as a

new position as head women’s will serve our athletic pro-

Courtesy of University of New Haven Athletics

successes.”

Palmer worked under

coached NFL stars such as Eli

volleyball coach Robin Salters

gram superbly,” said Walter

Manning, Doug Flutie, Drew

will be promoted to deputy

Caffey, vice president for en-

Bledsoe, Tony Romo and

director of athletics and se-

rollment management. “He is

Hershel Walker.

nior women’s administrator.

a strong and effective leader

Salters agreed to step away

with an impressive record of

Pacific Islander, American

Diversity is more than just

Zanaiya Léon, a Diversity

Indian or Alaska Native,

Peer Educator and the Vice

unknown and two or more

President of Elite Step team,

from her coaching position so

said she doesn’t feel the lack

that she can devote her atten-

of diversity amongst faculty

tion to assisting Palmer with

and administration at her

the leadership and administration of the university’s entire athletic program.

Palmer is a former NFL coach with 25 years of experience under his belt. Palmer has been a part of two Super

school has affected her much, because she knew the school was a predominately white institution (PWI) - schools with a population 50 percent or more, white.

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NEWS

Counseling Center

students in the most full way

that I can, and if that cuts into the director of the counseling

happen in four or five weeks

Continued from pg. 3

dation could cause danger to

my personal time, I think it is

center said that “three-to-

during a quarter in college.”

full-time staff member short

the campus community.

worth it.”

four-week wait times do not

A study was done in 2016 by

surprise him.” At American

the Center for College Mental

the extra waiting time be-

University in Washington

Health which discovered that

tween appointments.

D.C., an entire page on the

in each year since 2010, more

“I ended up not going after

website is dedicated to “wait-

students have seen a counsel-

a while because there wasn’t

ing for on campus counsel-

or for mental health concerns.

an appointment available for

ing.”

Cases of depression, academic

of being able to get back to

“As the ratio of mental

normal standards. One staff

health professionals to

member roughly equates to

students increase, less time

250 appointments a semester, is available for staff to train which would make up for the

faculty and staff, provide pre-

difference between this and

ventive outreaches to student

last fall. But there would be

groups, serve on university

no place to put this additional

committees, and provide

counselor, as Anderson said

consultations for faculty,

that their space in Sheffield

staff, and administrators who

Hall has reached its maxi-

are trying to handle difficult

mum.

student situations,” according

“The large picture is we have seen a significant in-

to IACS. Anderson has been pushing,

crease, where it would imply

he said, to alleviate the pres-

another counselor added to

sure on the counseling center

the staff,” Anderson said.

and to get back to regular

The industry standard for college counseling centers is

order.

“I don’t intend to let that

one full-time counselor per

happen,” Anderson said,

1,000 to 1,500 students, ac-

referring to the possibility of

cording to the International

continued deficiency.

Association of Counseling

Anderson mentioned other

Services, Inc. This does not

dangers of a lack of resources,

include trainees, interns, or

including an overworked

graduate assistants. With the

staff, student clients not

current staff lineup, there

seeing their treatment move

is one counselor per 1,490

along as quickly as possible,

students, just within the

and issues starting to pile up.

recommended range. Where

Anderson, as the director, has

schools fall in that range also

had more appointments this

depends on the availability of

semester than any of his staff,

additional resources open to

on top of his administrative

the campus community, and

duties.

the demand of the students.

“It makes for longer days for

According to IACS, failure

me,” he said. “My priority still

to adhere to this recommen-

comes down to serving the

Other students have noticed

a month,” said senior Julia Begeman.

The center’s hours have been an issue for students who have work or classes during the day.

According to the same article,

Cruz told STAT. “A lot can

In a report by STAT, wait

distress, anxiety, and social

times that were above normal

anxiety, each saw consistent

showed negative effects on

increases from 2010 to 2016.

college students.

“Things start to back up like

Anderson recognizes the national trend and discussion

a traffic jam,” Gary Dunn,

about mental health, and said

director of counseling and

that a need for more resourc-

might either have to cut my

psychological services for the

es is what goes along with the

counseling time short or

University of California, Santa decrease in the stigma.

switch my work schedule

Health Services Warns of Risks From Flu Outbreak

“Sometimes I feel like I

around so that I can see my counselor,” said junior Khaaliq Crowder.

Anderson said that he was looking into a change in hours, and the Dean of Students Office recently

BY SAMANTHA REPOSA MANAGING EDITOR

and lack of resources is not

T

unique to the University of

for all bearing the cold, as

New Haven. At Oklahoma

people are taking all precau-

University, students waited

tions to avoid attracting the

weeks to months for appoint-

flu this season.

announced that the center would be open until 6:00 p.m.

The issue of long wait times

ments at their counseling center. The school has one mental health professional per 3,991 students, according to the OU Daily, well under the recommended amount.

issues and hand sani-

tizer have become essentials

The University of New Haven’s health service offices recently sent out an active “Health Alert”for the campus community regarding the outbreak of influenza virus (the

flu) that has already spread among students.

The influenza virus is a

respiratory illness and can be contracted through the air or direct contact with someone who carries symptoms, which include sudden fever, aching muscles, sore throat, runny nose, headache, and eye pain.

The virus can be potentially dangerous for those with chronic medical conditions (asthma, diabetes, etc.) or women who are expecting.

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NEWS

Diversity of University Staff Continued from pg. 4

able to contribute to the con-

an ethics and diversity course

always have the time.

Nonetheless, Léon recalled

where she often found herself

versation, because they didn’t The scope of this issue goes

front of her.

“There have been situations

hold back during discussions

sister of SIA, talked about

on people that are immi-

in the classroom.

how diversity can help white

in the classroom. Often, a lack grants, or other people, and

room when it came to topics

of these serious conversations

“Although [the professor] was very knowledgeable he

students.

“I, and maybe a few other of

through a new lens.

talking and they’ll be hating

of discussions in the class-

iors and attitude from other

taught by a diverse teacher, and that some students would

beyond the students of color

and protesting.

struggle with adjusting to life

when I’ve had classmates

disappointed with the depth

like the civil rights movement, can allow negative behav-

were one sided when not

Unlike Léon, Perez was

Samantha Duncan, another

students as well. In life, not

then I start speaking Spanish

not prepared for the culture

every person encountered will

and they’re like ‘oh my god,

shock that came with going to

be of the same ethnic or racial

whoops’,” she said.

a PWI.

background as you. There-

In one of Perez’s classes,

“I come from somewhere

fore, she believes it’s impor-

she felt a teacher opened the

where there’s like so much

tant to familiarize yourself

still took a lot of his informa-

my peers, have experienced

door for students prejudice

diversity… everywhere you go

with the way others view the

tion from the perspective of

things differently and we may

behavior.

you see someone different,”

world.

a white male,” she said. The

get ridiculed or get excessive

responsibility of offering “nu-

questioning when we’re trying that were like really not for

ance” to discussions fell in the to explain our perspective,”

“There were some people

she said.

The undergraduate stu-

“You’re going to encounter so many different people from

diversity,” said Perez, “the

dent body at the university is

so many different back-

way [the professor] acted

64.85 percent white. Students

grounds,” said Duncan. “It

allowed them to just open up

from areas where diversity

would be helpful to know how

SIA said, when people see

and be more open about that

is commonplace, can have

to handle those situations,

Despite being the ones to

her, they think she is white.

specific opinion and it made

a hard time adjusting to a

and to have that experience in

bear this responsibility, said

Since she was racially misla-

people uncomfortable.”

new climate like a PWI and

college so that when you get

Léon, they were not always

beled, her peers once openly

white students who are used

out in the real world, you’re

to being in the majority can

able to carry yourself better.”

hands of her and the three to four other black peers she had in the classroom.

said Léon.

Nathalie Perez, a sister of

expressed hurtful opinions in

She said she found that a lot of opinions in the classroom

Flu Season Warning in positive cases according to

symptoms, wash and sanitize

experiencing. The form will

assignments or quiz, it is just

the Connecticut Department

your hands often, and avoid

then notify Health Services

a notification that the student

toms need to self-quarantine

of Public Health. The uni-

touching your face.

about the students symptoms

is ill,” Paula Cappuccia, Direc-

themselves for their own

versity typically sees a spike

and they will follow up with

tor of Health Services, said.

recovery and to help decrease

in diagnosed cases upon the

of the flu, Health Services

them daily to ensure they are

“The students then have fol-

the spread of the flu to oth-

return for the spring semester

recommends contacting the

taking the necessary precau-

low with instructors to make

ers,” Health Services said in

and close living situations

office to speak with one of

tions to prevent the spread of

up assignments.”

an email. “Those who can go

only increase the number of

the nurses or contacting their

the virus and also feel better.

home to recuperate should

those affected.

personal physician’s office.

If the student is on a sport

Continued from pg. 5 “Those who present symp-

do so.”

To help avoid getting the

If students show symptoms

Health Services also encour- team, a notification will be

This flu season, Health Services’ advice is to stock up on sanitizer, Gatorade, and

flu this season the try to stay

ages students who show signs

sent to the coach, and instruc- Saltine crackers to help fellow

sees its peak around mid-

isolated (a recommended six

of the flu to fill out their Flu

tors will also be notified.

February, but a recent spike

feet of personal space) from

Notification Form online and

those who are experiencing

list the symptoms they are

The influenza virus usually

“We are not telling instructors to release students from

students beat out the virus.

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NEWS

New Changes to Housing Procedure

UNH Experts on What the Shutdown Meant

BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

SANCHEZ STAFF WRITER

O

T

ver winter break,

he government shut

the University implemented

down on the one-year anni-

changes to on-campus living,

versary of the Trump presi-

including an updated guest

dency, and a lot of questions

policy, a new sign in process, free laundry, a simplified room selection process, and

are being asked about what this means for the American

Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin

Celentano Hall opened the rear access door so students can use their ID to enter.

facility improvements.

“These updates were guided by input from stu-

BY MITSOUKI GARVEY-

Other students were excited

people.

Political science professor Chris Haynes explains

es, while Bergami’s lighting

that there are two certainties about this shutdown.

dents and staff during the

about the recently free laun-

improved, and in-suite towel

summer and fall 2017 semes-

dry, which used to cost $1.25

hooks were added in response

ter months,”read a letter to

“Playing politics is central

for each washing, and drying

to requests made by students.

students from the Office of

and rampant and this shut-

cycle.

Residential Life. “We hope

“Free laundry is amazing,”

In Celentano, the rear access door has been activated

down in the Era of Trump was inevitable,” Haynes said.

you find these improvements

said Forest Hills resident

for students to use their ID’s

beneficial to your living

John Boncaldo.

to enter the building from 8

ment expired on Jan. 20

a.m. to 8 p.m.

at midnight, after a short-

experience. These are just the

Facility improvements were

beginning, as we will continue made to Forest Hills apart-

“I am happy the door has

Funding for the govern-

term spending bill failed in

making improvements to our

ments, and all main campus

access, especially if I am

residential communities and

the Senate. This is the first

residence halls, excluding

parked behind Celentano,”

the living experience.”

government shutdown since

Westside Hall and Bethel

said Celentano resident Lau-

2013 that furloughed approxi-

Hall. Forest’s improve-

ren Risley.

mately 850,000 government

Sheffield resident Matt Verrili gave the new housing

ments ranged from replac-

policies and improvements

The guest policy has been

employees per day, according

ing locks on doors,fixing

updated to allow three guests

two thumbs up,and said the

to the Office of Management

plumbing issues,and

18 and older per student,

new sign in processes is more

and Budget.

repainting,Dunham received

regardless of whether or not

efficient. Verrili said that the

new lights,carpet, and stair

they attend the University.

policies look good so far, and

government shutdown, thou-

risers.. Gerber and Bixler

Overnight guests are now two

he can’t wait to see them in

sands of federal employees

both received new lighting in

full effect.

the lounge and main entranc-

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As a result of the 2013

were told not report to work as Federal Parks and other

public facilities accessible to the American public were closed.

Political science professor Matthew Schmidt was one of the thousands affected by the 2013 shutdown.

“Our pay was stopped but eventually Congress agreed to back pay employees,” he said.

“But it’s not automatic and it’s stressful for the tens of thousands of employees and their families who will not get paid on time, if at all.”

According to CNN, American citizens that work for federal funded agencies and departments that are non essential, including agencies that pay out small business loans and process passports requests, were not in service during the shutdown.

Both parties came to agreement late Monday and voted to reopen the government.

Democrats were satisfied with the Republican pledge to talk about the DREAMers once the government was back open to vote in favor of a new resolution. The agreement passed will expire on February 8.

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English Teachers Make or Break Your High School Career

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

T

hink back to your

high school career. If you’re a senior now, that may seem like centuries ago. But think of the one teacher in high school whose class you looked forward to the most. Was it your English teacher?

Even though you hated the thought of reading “The Catcher in the Rye,” your English teacher sat there, at the front of your classroom, and read the book aloud to 18-year-old students. Now think about the teacher who had you independently read, but you preferred sneaking your Blackberry between your thumbs and dingy, coffee stained, 30-year-old library book to communicate with your friends in the same room. At the time, you didn’t appreciate the teacher who read aloud, but now that you think about it, don’t you?

An English teacher will make or break your high school career. If you’re lucky, you end up with an English teacher that considers your

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feelings, appreciates your

pate in class conversation, not

opinions, and understands

because you love the text,

your level of learning. If you

or because you find the blue

can’t relate to the teacher who curtains in the novel to be a “makes” your high school career, then I’m afraid you are a

fascinating use of symbolism.

You participate whole-

portion of the 2% population

heartedly because your teach-

that had an English teacher

er has taken the extra step for

that made your stomach

you, so do the same for him/

churn. Those English teachers her. You now do not want to are apparently out there.

It’s the patient teacher that

let this teacher down. Because of your English teacher,

doesn’t move forward with

you decide for yourself that

the class until every single

school is not as terrible as you

person is on the same page.

thought.

The one that sets time aside

Your English teacher tells

for you when you seem to be

stories -- not only relating to

falling behind. The teacher

the text, but relating to them-

that is always sure to estab-

selves. They go out of their

lish a connection with each

way to form a bond with their

student. The one who forgives students, and to make sure

conversation, kind, creative,

in life. An English teacher

and interactive. One can-

teaches English because he/

not simply hand a student a

she is passionate about the

book, and direct them to read

beauty of words. They want

it without given the proper

to introduce the youth to the

direction or understanding of

inspiring, historical, ever

what the book boils down to.

evolving ways of literature.

An English teacher does not

And hopefully, somewhere

teach the principles of litera-

along the way, one lucky stu-

ture because he/she believes

dent will be inspired by their

they will be important factors

English teacher.

Women Will Continue to Persist

BY SAMANTHA REPOSA MANAGING EDITOR

2

017 was a train wreck

of a year.

But, despite all the pain and stress wrapped into 2017, it was a remarkable year to be a woman.

you for not successfully com-

there are a few laughs along

pleting your assignment, and

the way. English class can be

allows you to stay in for lunch

boring. When you think about

to get it done. Imagine having

it, you’re reading books any-

that kind of flexibility and

where from 20-hundreds of

understanding now?

years ago. After that, you have the world. Millions of women

To put things into per-

The year started out strong with the outbreak of the Women’s March on Washington that spread not only throughout the country, but

to write essays on the text,

and allies filled the streets of

spective, think back to your

interpret the text, discuss

the United States advocating

average school day a few

the text, and understand the

for their personal beliefs, but

years ago. Drag yourself to

text. Think about the incred-

coming in solidarity to push

earth science, sigh your way

ible mentality your English

to math, smile a little on the

teacher must have for achiev-

way to history - because you

ing all of said factors, and still

know English is next. So, you

being your favorite teacher.

make your way to English, and you’re willing to partici-

An English teacher has to be understanding, open to

forward an agenda of unity and equality.

Throughout the year, the conversation on sexual assault broke out from the decades of fear and became a recurring headline. Women

began to speak out against men in power, whether political, athletic, or Hollywood based fame, confronting the issue and the ones who have caused them harm.

People began talking more about the issue, which sparked the #MeToo campaign – a campaign created to continue the conversation of sexual assault and harassment. The hashtag flooded social media, as women spoke what was being trapped inside them confronting the issue that has long been overlooked while revealing to the world how too many have experienced what they should never have experienced.

All lead to the groundbreaking 2017 TIME Person of the Year that was named to the Silence Breakers, those who spoke out against sexual assault laying out the stories of

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F E AT U R E S

Charger Poll W

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

elcome back! For the most part, it seems

like we’re doing okay, although some of us are feeling tortured at this point in time. Perhaps those are seniors patiently awaiting graduation day, or confused freshmen second guessing this whole college thing.

Not many of us are completely thrilled to be here, but hey, maybe we’re just counting down the days until the holidays come around again. Either way -- good luck. Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin every week!

Women’s March Continued from pg. 6 women who had undergone assault and harassment.

The conversation also took to the Internet, as feminism was one of the top searched words on the Merriam-Webster website making it their word of the year. Between the women’s march, the media, entertainment like the Hulu Original show The Handmaid’s Tale and the film Wonder Woman, people were tuned into pushing for the advancement of womanhood.

2018 has come, and women have already carried over the momentum created in the previous year. The conversation of sexual assault continued, as the very start of the

new year a newsletter was re-

show hosting two female lead

with hopes of keeping the

can really foresee what the

leased to the world announc-

anchors.

conversation of equality alive

future of the feminist agenda

while closing the gender gap

may hold.

ing a non-profit organization

Women took to the streets

called TIME’S UP, which aims across the country once again to bring justice to the sexual

this past Saturday (Jan. 20),

assault, harassment, and

the anniversary of the 45th

inequality in the workplace by President’s inauguration. The providing legal aid to uphold

march stood as a symbol that

accountability.

women are here and have

Oprah said it best, we are

broke the silence that bound

“fighting hard to make sure

them for centuries, while also

that they become the leaders

continue to advocate for the

who take us to the time when

issues most meaningful to

nobody ever has to say ‘Me

them under an umbrella of

too’ again.”

solidarity.

The TODAY Show also

Honestly, what a time to

broke headlines, as Hoda

be a woman in a time where

Kotb was promoted to sit

their voices carry weight, be-

next to Savannah Guthrie

ing heard, and being fought

in the anchor desk after the

for by the strong female

firing of former co-anchor

figures and allies holding

Matt Lauer for inappropriate

public office. With mid-term

conduct with members of the

elections rounding the corner,

shows crew. This revolution-

a record number of women

ized morning news with the

are planning to run for office

in government.

Nevertheless, women have

The fight for justice has only

shown no matter the wreck-

amplified over the past year,

age, she persisted and will

though I’m not sure anyone

continue to persist.

Samantha Reposa/The Charger Bulletin

Women all over the country marched for the second year in a row to fight for equality

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Spotify Playlist of the Week

BY KHALIL RODGERS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

T

Follow the Charger Bulletin on Spotify!

“New Year, New Music”

he following artists have recently released new music. These songs should be on heavy rotation in your music libraries

for a great start to a new year:

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God’s Plan – Drake Drake returns with two song EP Scary Hour, his first release since his June release of “Signs.” This synth-influenced track gives fans exactly what they have been waiting for from Drake.

All These Years – Camila Cabello Camila Cabello has entered the Billboard 200 at #1 with her self-titled debut album. With this mellow album, Camila smoothly

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blends her Cuban heritage with pop.

This City – Sam Fischer LA-based singer Sam Fischer is finally here with his first EP Not a Hobby. This laid-back R&B track lets people know that Sam is here to stay.

Rewrite the Stars – Zendaya and Zac Efron The Greatest Showman soundtrack is topping charts all over the world. Zendaya and Zac Efron complement each other per-

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fectly on this song.

Aura – SG Lewis feat. J Warner SG Lewis is a rising DJ from England who has been praised by Pharell. “Aura” is a electronic-soul track that is sure to have you dancing whenever you listen to it.

All the Stars – Kendrick Lamar & SZA “All the Stars” is the first single hailing from the highly anticipated Black Panther soundtrack, which also includes Kendrick

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Lamar as a producer. These Top Dawg Entertainment label mates definitely have a hit with this song and will soon be topping all the charts.

My My My! – Troye Sivan Australia-based singer Troye Sivan is back with “My My My!” after a two-year hiatus. This track is a great return for the singer and it gives Honne vibes with its electronic-based alternative sound.

Honey – Kehlani Kehlani is open and unapologetic about her sexuality on this song. With Kehlani’s silky voice and raw lyrics, “Honey” should be a song that never leaves your daily playlist.

Plain Jane REMIX – A$AP Ferg feat. Nicki Minaj Plain Jane is A$AP Ferg’s take on Juicy J’s “Slob on my Knob.” The original “Plain Jane” was already a banger, but bringing in Nicki Minaj for the remix adds even more power to the song. She comes in and her rhymes hit just as hard as Ferg’s.

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2018 Promises to be a Great Year for Hip-Hop

BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

American Crime Story Premiere

BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER

2

O

017 was an excep-

tional year for hip-hop artists: for the first time ever, the

so consumers can download favorites and for consumers to be able to watch without wifi. But, is this really going to benefit their consumers.

ver Thanksgiv-

There has been both positive

ing news broke that Netflix

and negative reactions to the

is having a price increase in

highly-regarded Nielsen Mu-

price increase and some con-

their streaming services. Ac-

sic report has declared R&B

sumers are not satisfied with

cording to ALTPress, Netflix

and hip-hop as the top genre

subscription will jump from

in the United States, dethron-

$9.99 to $10.99 for their

ing rock’s consumption by 2.1

standard U.S. subscription,

percent. For those who keep

their premier tier ( ultra HD

up with the latest and most

and four screens at the same

successful releases, this is no surprise, as artists including Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars landed in 2017’s top

time) will go from $11.99 to

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Drake released one of the first new songs in 2018 with “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity”

$13.99 and their basic plan of $7.99 will not be changed.

As soon as I read this the

ten album sales alongside Ed

coming album Scary Hours:

has yet to be defined, though

first thing that came to mind

Sheeran and Chris Stapleton.

“God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic

fans are speculating album

was, how will this affect col-

Hip-hop went out with a

Immunity.” The highly-antici- drops from Kanye West,

lege students?

this change.

We already deal with Netflix

According to an article in

removing certain shows and

Wayne, and ScHoolboy Q.

Business Finder, 92 percent

movies or not having specific

following the release of single

These artists have all pub-

of college students use Netflix

ones of our liking. Will the

December. New artists such

“MotorSport” featuring Cardi

licly discussed projects in

and 34 percent of college stu-

price increase change this, is a

as Cardi B and Lil Pump

B and Nicki Minaj.

the works, but nothing has

dents have their own Netflix

question that has been asked.

account. This increase will

It’s like Netflix is taking

ultimately affect how many

advantage of their consumer,

college students will keep

and seeing that the majority

their account active. Some

of their consumers are college

students are already strug-

students then that means they

bang in 2017 with releases

pated album Culture II will be Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Lil

from Eminem, G-Eazy, Gucci

released by Migos on Jan. 26

Mane, Jeezy, and Punken in

proved that hip-hop’s growth

Kendrick Lamar follows

happened as of yet. Social

alongside technology can

the success of DAMN. as the

media amplifies these theo-

solidify one’s reputation,

producer and artist on the

ries, with Kanye West being

scoring them unparalleled

soundtrack for Marvel’s Black

a prominent target: Twitter

recognition on the charts and

Panther film. Two tracks

has been buzzing since West

social media.

have been released so far:

was spotted in Calabasas with

“All the Stars” featuring SZA

his famous laptop, a sign that

and hip-hop fans are already

and “King’s Dead” by Jay

fans interpret as new music

being graced with releases

Rock featuring Future, James

coming soon. This specula-

from Migos and Drake. Drake

Blake, and Lamar.

2018 has barely started

released two songs under up-

The release timeline of 2018

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gling financially during school are taking advantage of us. and now Netflix is adding to the burden.

An increase in price, according to Netflix, is to add more of what their consumers want to watch, to add features

Corina Rodriguez, a sophomore at the university who has been using Netflix for four years explains that Netf-

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Hip-Hop in 2018 Camila Cabello’s Debut Continued from pg. 11

celebrates success as he re-

tion also follows West prom-

brands with his debut album

ising a new album release for

Amen.

summer of 2017 that never happened.

Noteworthy artist releases

Nipsey Hussle just released the single and music video for “Last Time That I Checc’d”

to keep an eye out for this

featuring YG, a fellow West

year are Brian (fka Rich

Coast hip-hop artist. The pair

Chigga) and Nipsey Hussle.

come together for a boastful

Brian’s release is set for

track about their success that

Feb. 2 after he changed his

perfectly captures both of

name, citing naivete for the

their styles.

pseudonym that prevented

As the year progresses,

hip-hop fans from taking him

make sure to stay tuned with

seriously as its wordplay was

highlights from The Charger

viewed as racist. Still, Brian

Bulletin.

American Crime Story Continued from pg. 11 lix is taking advantage of how popular it has become.

“They know it’s something

down.

This price increase affects everyone worldwide but most of all college students. If they

people rely on for TV shows

can barely afford the price

and movies, so they raise the

now what makes Netflix own-

price knowing people are still

ers think that they will be able

going to use it,” Rodriguez

to afford it with an increase.

said.

They are already an empire

Album: Camila

BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

C

bello mentioning her Cuban

since its release.

roots with lyrics: “Grew up

The album instantly draws

on southside of Miami” /

listeners in with “Never Be

That’s where I was when you

the Same.” The song was

found me” / and “De Miami

released as the second single

a México. / Esta cosa se

but album Camila soared to

off the album on Jan 9. The

prendió, baby.” While listen-

charts on its release day Fri-

song itself is upbeat, and very

ing, listeners may also want to

day, Feb 12. The much antici-

catchy.

dance along to the song as it

amila Cabello’s de-

pated album is the first solo

Both “She Loves Control”

has that dance vibe.

album since her departure

and “Havana” have a Latin

from Fifth Harmony in 2016.

vibe. “She Loves Control has

thing’s Gotta Give” are two

Cabello’s album charted #1

more of a salsa feel, while

of the slower songs followed

in 100 countries following its

“Havana” has the trumpet

by a piano off the album that

release. The album has eleven

which projects more of a

shows off Cabello’s vocals.

songs, all co-written by

Spanish feel.

“Something’s Gotta Give” is

Cabello, focusing on themes

When listening to “Inside

of love, relationships and Ca-

Out,” listeners can hear Ca-

bello’s love for her heritage.

Back in September, Cabello released “Havana (ft. Young Thug)” as her first single off the self-titled album. Fellow singer Pharrell Williams cowrote the song with Cabello.

The song made former Presi-

that makes millions every

dent Barack Obama’s list of

dominated the television,

day. So there really shouldn’t

top songs from 2017, which

movie, and streaming indus-

be an increase. It can possibly

he posted to his Facebook

try for over the last ten years.

be because of the conver-

three weeks ago. “Havana”

With an immediate focus on

sation of net neutrality or

itself is an upbeat and catchy

delivering customers favorite

Netflix is becoming greedy,

shows and their own catalog

but it is unfair towards college

of original content, Netflix

students who enjoy Netflix

has successfully built an

and can afford it at the cur-

empire with no plans to slow

rent price.

Media giant Netflix has

listeners and fans of Cabello

song. It has been on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for 20 weeks. “Havana” has been a favorite among daily radio

“Consequences” and “Some-

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Camila Cabello New Chainsmokers Album Gets Mixed Reviews

Continued from pg. 12

BY MEGHAN MAHAR

ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

T

he new year opens

the door for new music from popular artists, including The Chainsmokers, an EDM/pop duo consisting of members Drew Taggart and Alex Pall.

After the success of their debut album Memories… Do Not Open in 2017 and the respective tour, fans of the duo had high expectations.

Last week, The Chainsmokers released their first single of the year: “Sick Boy,” a song that is lyrically and vocally

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uncharacteristic to their sig-

Camila Cabello recently released her first album since leaving Fifth Harmony

nature, radio-ready sound.

The track makes an attempt at examining America’s

a fan favorite that showcases

Fans suspect that the song is

Cabello’s raw vocals in an

about the drama Cabello had

an unsettling fake drawl that

emotionally-charged ballad.

with her former band, Fifth

mixes a British accent with

Harmony.

an imitation of Twenty One

“Real Friends” is more of an acoustic song, where Ca-

“In the Dark” and “Into

societal problems. Through

Pilots vocalist Tyler Joseph,

bello talks about wanting real

It” sound like they can be

Taggart sings “I live on the

friends rather than fake ones.

Cabello’s next singles as the

West side of America / Where

The song includes lyrics such

choruses are catchy. Though

they spin lies into fairy dust.”

as, “I’m just lookin’ for some

the album is short, fans are

real friends / All they ever do

hooked on Cabello’s new in-

the only familiar-sounding

is let me down / Every time I

dependent sound and eagerly

components of the song: the

let somebody in / Then I find

await new releases and a tour.

out what they’re all about.”

The vocals and lyrics are not

accompanying use of drums and piano sound eerily simi-

lar to the early discography

being “bros,” or mediocre,

of Twenty One Pilots. Any-

wannabe-EDM artists who

one who is unfamiliar with

sacrifice authenticity for sales.

Twenty One Pilots might not

People who already dislike

be as easily bothered by the

The Chainsmokers for their

contents of this song, but this

shallow content were quick

new change in The Chain-

to jump on this release and

smokers’ branding still feels

slam it for being “fake deep.”

forced.

The criticism that the track

Throughout the song, Tag-

has received thus far seems

gart complains about the

valid, but is it possible for The

media-influenced society that

Chainsmokers to rebrand?

has propelled his career. He

The duo’s future success

repeats the question “Feed

lays in lyrical subtlety: there

yourself with my life’s work /

is value in exploring themes

How many likes is my life

of narcissism, self-worth, etc.,

worth?” Though the role of

but not in a way that makes

social media is significant in

the music nearly unenjoyable.

people’s lives, and seemingly

Pop artists like Camila Ca-

a major influence in modern

bello have successfully aired

youth development, some-

out their personal grievances

thing about exploring this

while still creating catchy

topic on a pop song in a way

hits— hopefully, The Chain-

is discomforting.

smokers will get some writing

Pall and Taggart have both faced criticism for

help and learn to do the same.

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S P O RT S

E-Sports Reclassified as Club Sport has taken the world by storm,

ertheless, we are boasting 100

there are still some people

members and we continue to

I

that doubt its legitimacy.

grow each year,” said Kmiec.

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

n December it was an-

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“eSports as a sport at the

With its status of being

university or as anywhere else a recognized club sport, for that matter, has been a

Charger eSports will play

nounced that Charger eSports

controversial topic with sides

against most of the eSports

is going to be considered a

against it and sides for it.

university clubs in America

club sport starting in January

What we do as a club is pro-

and Canada. They will also

2018. The club was started by

mote and show everyone that

compete in tournaments such

club president Charles Kmiec

it is a sport with comparisons

as League of Legends, Heroes

in 2013.

to relevant articles and vid-

of the Storm, Overwatch, and

“The goal of the club was

eos. We feel that playing an e-

Hearthstone.

to create a fun and competi-

sport is the same as someone

tive environment for campus

Chargers Host “Class at the Court”

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

T

ketball team and St. Anselm.

The students were given the opportunity to tour Gehring Hall and the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Sci-

he University of New

ence. On the tour, students

Haven Department of Athlet-

were given a science lesson

ics hosted the sixth annual

on DNA. The students were

“Class at the Court” event on

also given an extensive lesson

Wednesday, Jan 3. The event

on physics and how it relates

brought 450 fourth grade stu-

to basketball and the art of

dents from the West Haven

rebounding. There were dem-

The members of the club are

Elementary School district

onstrations done to show how

watching their favorite sport

really excited about this new

to help create an experiential

our athletes comply with the

gamers to show off their skills

on tv or playing it in real life.

opportunity to expand and

learning and a community en- laws of physics to help them

and make new friends,” said

The way we see it is that it is

unleash their skills.

gagement experience for the

Kmiec.

a sport with team-based skill

“I think becoming a sport has

students. It also gives student

and competition.

given us a good opportunity

athletes and coaches an op-

taken to Charger Gym to ex-

to broaden our horizon on

portunity to interact with the

perience New Haven take on

community.

St. Anselm in a NE-10 match-

eSports started with seven students and one professor

“The players we have

who all shared a passion for

practice four to five nights a

who we play, and I feel it is

competitive gaming. As the

week just as any other ath-

going to bring us better com-

years went on, the club grew

lete would. We have always

petition” said club member

into what it is today. The club

promoted the club as a sport

Will Alberti. “We’re finally

went for gold status in spring

regardless of what our status

going to be able to show other

of 2016 and achieved it. In

is. We always take events and

schools that we’re a force to

2017 the goal of the club was

competitions seriously. Nev-

be reckoned with.”

The fourth graders arrived at 9:30 a.m. to go through a

compete and win games.

Later, the students were

up. The students were greeted

by Charlie the Charger and

class session before they were treated to an exciting game

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between the women’s bas-

to become a club sport, and sure enough they achieved it.

With the success of eSports across the nation, and around the world, it is no surprise that the club was able to come up from their humble beginnings and climb up the ranks to becoming a full- time club sport. Even though eSports

Students from West Haven Elementary got to spend a day with the Chargers during winter break.

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Class at the Court Continued from pg. 14 members of the University of New Haven Athletics Department, who presented them with t-shirts and a gift bag.

The students took up the whole right side of Charger Gym as they cheered for their hometown Chargers.

The students were all in, and it helped to energize the Chargers. Coming off a 91-60 win over LIU Post on Dec. 31, the Chargers carried the momentum from the crowd onto the court against the Hawks.

The teams battled back and forth for all four quarters.

Neither team was able to jump out to a convincing lead.

The Chargers biggest lead was five with 9:02 left in the second quarter. The Hawks got out to a six -point lead with 1:23 left in the third quarter, but New Haven battled back. In a game where we saw seven lead changes and nine ties, it was New Havens final possession that was the deciding factor. With 19 seconds left in the fourth quarter, game

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tied at 54 freshman point guard Brie Pergola drove to the basket only to be met by three St. Anselm defenders. With a quick flick of the wrist Pergola kicked it out to a wide-open Alexandria Kerr who was standing behind the three point arc. Kerr shot the fadeaway three and drained it with 2.5 seconds left.

Team Relocation Benefits Owners, Not Fans

BY KENNY SORENTINO STAFF WRITER

T

he San Diego Char-

gers have lost again—wait a minute... they’re the Los Angeles Chargers now. It’s never an easy decision to relocate a franchise rooted into a community, or even to expand to one that hasn’t had

Whalers operated from 1979-

tertainment in mind, but with

97, close to 20 years. The

the push to create a some-

franchise is now the Carolina

thing that genuinely benefits

Hurricanes.

the adjacent community.

What happened?

The new mindset is not

Issues between the state of

simply to do good—it makes

Connecticut and the club re-

economic sense, too. A NFL

garding facilities pushed them stadium only hosts 8 home away. This seems to be a re-

games per team, two L.A.

curring push factor, with the

teams, 16 home games, 16

NFL’s Rams, aforementioned

days out of the year that the

Chargers, and even Raid-

facility is used for its intended

ers seeking a new stadium,

purpose. Add in other events,

which can hold not only NFL

the facility is standing unused

games, but much more. The

for two-thirds of the year.

future stadium for the Rams

However, if there’s a reason

and Chargers, at Hollywood

to use an entire facility on

Park, is already going to host

a weekly, if not daily basis,

Super Bowl LVI and the 2028

there is a lot of realized rev-

Olympic ceremonies.

enue that does not get made

The facility will not only be

elsewhere.

a football stadium (that can

In short, not only are pro-

hold up to 100,000), but a

fessional sport franchises

6,000 seat arts venue, with

moving to make more money,

room in the plans for com-

they’re moving to benefit

Kerr was the hero as the Chargers won 57-54 rattling off their third straight win for the first time this season.

“Playing in front of the students is one of the best experiences ever. The amount of energy the kids bring is exciting” Kerr said. “Bring able to encourage the students’ academics through playing the sport we love is the greatest part about Class at the Court.”

one before, but how necessary is it?

It’s not strictly a profitdriven decision, despite the fact that it is a business decision. Many variables factor in. For example, right up I-91, Hartford used to base an NHL franchise. The Hartford

mercial, retail, and residential their communities, and the spaces, dining, and 25-plus

combination of the two can

acres of public parks. The

foster an all-around better fan

stadiums of the future are not

experience.

just built with sports and en-

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S P O RT S

Men’s Basketball Loses to Stonehill

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

M

en’s basketball

ended their four- game winning streak Saturday (Jan. 20) afternoon, on the road against Stonehill. The loss was the Chargers first loss on the road in NE-10 Conference play.

The Chargers were lead by sophomore Derrick Rowland who finished with 14 points with six shots from the field and one three pointer. Senior Danny Upchurch ended his streak of scoring 20- plus points in six consecutive games. Upchurch finished the game with 13 points and a game high seven assists.

Senior Mihailo Vasic finished the game with 12 points while junior Najee Larcher contributed nine.

The defense had been the catalyst in the four- game winning streak for the Chargers but they couldn’t stop the Skyhawks. In the previous four games New Haven had held their opponents to 40 percent shooting from the field and under 30 percent

from behind the arc. The

single digits less than three

Chargers allowed the Sky-

minutes into the second half.

hawks to shoot 48.4 percent

They rattled off seven straight

from the field and 35.7 per-

points to cut the deficit to

cent from the three-point line. 42-36.

In the first half, the Char-

After two minutes without

gers kept the Skyhawks in

a bucket for either team, the

check as they were able to

Chargers looked to be mak-

hold an advantage for the first ing a comeback as they pulled five minutes. The Skyhawks

within four points with 14

then proceeded to rattle off

minutes remaining. With the

14 shots in a row to put the

score 44-40, the Skyhawks

Chargers behind the eight

pushed it into overdrive by

ball early. New Haven went

scoring the next seven points

on a rally of their own as they

to give them some breathing

scored six straight to cut the

room. The Chargers couldn’t

deficit to five points.

keep up with Skyhawks high

The Chargers scored just six points over the final seven

powered offense.

Upchurch finished the game

minutes of the half and trailed hitting four of his last five by 12 going into the half. In

shots from the field, includ-

the second half, the Chargers

ing three of his attempts from

were able to cut the deficit to

behind the three- point line.

New Haven fans had been used to seeing the Chargers

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80-63.

The Chargers will return

play lockdown defense along

home on Tuesday, Jan. 23, as

with lights out shooting, but

they take on Franklin Pierce

the Skyhawks were the better

at Charger Gym.

team winning with a score of

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STUDENT LIFE

Students in MIC Get to Bring Their Music to Campus

BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER

W

ith over 15o dif-

lez, head of booking. “One

of our traditions is to start

selves effectively.

“We break off into…three

Alumni Offers Artists a Unique Service

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

the meeting off with music

committees where we dis-

news, where people volunteer

cuss further what needs to be

to present the club with any

done leading up to whatever

news they have that occurred

the next event may be,” said

J

Gonzalez.

business offering aspiring and

ferent clubs and organizations within the past week.” on campus, the University of

In the past, M.I.C. has

M.I.C. is starting off the

uliana Johnson, class

of May ’17, started her own established musicians social

New Haven allows its stu-

media marketing online.

dents the opportunity to ex-

Trademarked and established

plore and express themselves

in November 2017, Juliana

in a variety of ways. One such

Johnson Music Services is

organization is M.I.C. (Music

dedicated to “providing qual-

Industry Club), which gives

ity adjunctive services for

students the chance to see

musical performing artists which fulfills many of their

what it takes in order to book

promotional and live perfor-

and plan live music events.

mance service needs.”

“M.I.C. is responsible for

After working with art-

putting on concerts on campus,” said Daniel Mayotte, club president. “We try to

ists throughout her time at Jordan Campbell/The Charger Bulletin

2018 spring semester with

the university assisting with social media and merchan-

provide our members with

been able to host acts at the

a performance on Saturday,

experience in the music in-

school such as Sorority Noise

Jan. 27, hosting Ariana and

business out of it. She packed

dustry such as booking shows, andBeach Weather, both of

the Rose, Plastiq Passion, the

her business to include both

promotion, and also live

which attracted students and

Lo Fi’s, and Him or Her. They

social media promotion and

sound during the shows. We

non-students of the universi-

will also be hosting a second

live performance services.

try to bring in guest speakers

ty. In addition, M.I.C. has also show later in February with

from the industry to come

held multiple events includ-

further details and a lineup

friend and wonderful musi-

and talk to us about differ-

ing a battle of the bands, a

yet to be released.

cian Camille Thurman. I

ent aspects of the industry as

cover show, and an acoustic

well.”

night, all of which showcased

February 17 which will be a

and artist Mimi Jones for four

bands created by university

rap show and I can’t reveal

years while in college,” said

“We get together and discuss upcoming events and activities the club is involved in

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students.

In order to counteract the

“We have another show

the headliner yet but if all things go through we expect

as well as talk about all things

chaos of planning, M.I.C. has

this show to be pretty big and

music,” said Anabell Gonza-

been able to organize them-

pretty great,” said Gonzalez.

dise, she decided to make a

“I was inspired by a dear

worked on and off with her

Johnson on why she chose to start her business.

When she is contacted by an artist a conservation begins about their goals and what

they would like their future image to be. She takes that information and creates a social media marketing plan, which will reach larger audiences while maintaining a target demographic.

“I believe I have created a niche business that is perfect for both aspiring and established musicians/artists,” she said.

She has already been contacted by a number of artists, although she cannot disclose anything about them, and is hoping to grow in the coming year.

In terms of her goals for the business, Johnson explained that her short-term goals are simply to gain more clients and increase her social media following. Her long-term goals are more far-reaching, and include hiring a team of social media networkers, her own graphic designer for merchandise and social media posts, and people to market the artists at live shows.

“I see my business expanding because I know that artists and musicians love to have as much creative control over their work as possible,” said Johnson. “It is a unique

Continued from pg. 16

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STUDENT LIFE

My Semester at the Prato, Italy Campus

BY LEAH WALKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

I

taly is a beautiful coun-

have met or interacted with

Tulse Hill, visiting sights like

otherwise.

Oxford Street, Abbey Road,

The food was like its own

the London Eye, and so much

destination. Bar San Fran-

more throughout the day. We

cesco, Bar Magnolfi, and Bon

spent ten days there over the

try, and this past fall I had the Per Te were all places that I

mid-semester fall break, and

privilege of studying abroad

frequented so often, they got

it reminded me a lot of New

at the university’s Prato cam-

to know me and exactly what

York City, just with British

pus. Aside from the experi-

I liked. No matter where I

accents. The second-best des-

ence everyone thinks about,

went in Italy, the food was

tination is a toss up between

the classes, studying abroad

always delicious. Every region Interlaken, Switzerland and

in Europe, since all of the

has its own specialty, so

Paris, France, as both had

countries are so close togeth-

there’s always something new

such beautiful scenery and so

er, provides a unique oppor-

and interesting to try that you

much to discover.

tunity to see the entirety of

might not find anywhere else.

the continent. France, Aus-

The people in the restau-

My favorite places within

Housing Policies Continued from pg. 14

Italy, besides Prato, would

per student, and are allowed

tria, Switzerland, Hungary,

rants on the university’s meal

probably have to be Catania

to stay any night of the week,

Germany, The Netherlands,

voucher list are happy to help

in Sicily, or Sorrento and

for no more than three con-

Capri. Not only was southern

secutive nights, and a maxi-

Italy far warmer than the

mum of 10 nights in 30 days

Belgium, England, Ireland: all you practice your Italian, and amazing destinations and all

the University offers a lan-

within reach. The opportunity guage exchange program with also arose to travel within

some people our age from

Italy, as well.

the community, allowing for

The travel compliments the

northern portion, and just as beautiful in its own way, but the people there were just

some extra practice, as well as as friendly and inviting as I

courses, which allowed me

the chance to get to know the

to see what we were discuss-

locals and make a new Italian

ing in class in real life, and

friend.

found them to be in Prato.

Spending 108 days abroad at the Tuscany campus was an

in the case of Italian, apply it

The best place outside

unforgettable experience and

to my everyday life. The Fall

of Italy that I visited was

an amazing opportunity, and

2017 group was smaller than

probably London, England.

if I was given the choice to do

usual; it was easy to get to

My friend and I stayed just

it all over again, I would in a

know different people within

outside of the city in the

heartbeat.

the program that I may not

quiet little neighborhood of

“I don’t have to pick which friend to hang out with, I can just invite them all,” said Forest Hills resident Emily Khirisy.

The overnight sign in process no longer requires paperwork, but just proper

resident Kelsey Novak. “I also think this will bring more guests in.”

Lastly, the room selection process is now four days long, rather than six weeks. Additionally, health and safeties will be done once a semester rather than once a month.

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identification. However, overnight parking passes still require paperwork.

“I think the guest policy should have been implemented before,” said Winchester

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STUDENT LIFE

Learning from Experts on Leadership Day

BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDITOR

L

eadership Day a day

long conference held for all University of New Haven students. Started in the Bucknall Theater, Friday (Jan. 19).

The theme of the conference was There is No “I” in Team, Engaging and Empowering Others.

Keynote Speaker, Jason LeVasseur, inspired students and engaged them with his stories and his music. He talked about how everyone is an instrument in their band, and their band impacts the audience - how everyone is an influential rock star student leader who is individual and unique.

“I want everybody to be awesome at who they are, to strive to be their instrument, and elevate the band,” LeVasseur said.

To relate to how organizations run on campus and how to be effective for everyone, LeVasseur used the analogy of how on an airplane, the flight attendants specifically tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first, in order to be able to help the other people around you. This showed stu-

dent leaders that they must

me.”

is the primary method of

She shared all tips and secrets

take care of themselves first,

The workshop went on to

expressing and interpret-

for success at networking

in order to truly be effective

show how society judges peo-

ing love, value, worth, and

events. Such as the five s’s of

to everyone around them.

ple for the things said or not

fulfillment. Dunn had the

a hand shake, the elevator

LeVasseur said, “Other

said. Kempton talked about

students participate in the

pitch, professional headshots,

people are impacted by the

how inspiring Oprah was at

Love Languages Quiz, where

business card decorum, and

decisions you make. You can

the Golden Globes, especially

they got to see what their love

name tag placement.

make other people’s lives

when she said, “Step out of

language is.

better, because your stage was the history that is holding you made for serving others.”

The keynote speaker closed by playing a song, and having

“If people do not get what

Thomas said, “Talk less, listen more.”

back, step into the new story

their giving out, they may pull

you are waiting to create.”

away, no longer give their

one was born with two ears,

all, no longer be engaged. So

and one mouth. Therefore, at

The workshop, Understand-

She talked about how every-

everyone in the room join in

ing Your Love Language, was

think about how you interpret especially networking events

together. By doing this, he

presented by Ashley Dunn,

love and care, then you can

explained that sometimes you

Assistant Director of the Dean make others around you feel

in information. The recep-

need to play an instrument

of Students Office. She talked

valued and worthy,” Dunn

tion ended by student leaders

you do not want to play, but

about having good commu-

said.

learning how to prepare for

you do it because the band

nication as a leader, and how

needs you to make it function. people need to feel valued.

The conference continued with students migrating

Student leaders learned

The day ended with CT Eti-

people need to listen and take

networking by being advised

quette Expert, Karen Thomas, to always enter confidently, for a networking reception.

look approachable, and smile.

about love languages, which

from Bucknall Theater to Kaplan Hall, where they had an assortment of workshops to choose from. There were three session time slots, so

Jason LeVasseur was the keynote speaker at Leadership Day, combining his speakig and music to inspire students.

student leaders were able to go to three presentations having to do with leading, engaging with others, or how to be their best selves.

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In the workshop, Leave Footprints that Last…Do Not Tiptoe!, Dr. Lauren Kempton talked about defining leadership through some espoused figures in the world, and from history.

Kempton talked about how footsteps say, “Here I am, see

Melinda Hill of the Center for Student Success held a session titled “What if I Don’t Love What I Do”

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STUDENT LIFE

In New York City, women marched carrying signs,

Student Tweets of the Week

many of which were showcased on social media.

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Juliana Johnson

the business is the artists she

business because the artist

social media strategies, she

gets to work with, reflected in

has 100% artistic control and

admits that her merchandise

her business’s slogan: “Let me

can hire me whenever they

sales are not always where

make your music social!”

need me.”

she would like them to be.

“More than anything, I

“Although I realize that

value creating and maintain-

ness will continue to grow

digital media is extremely

ing a real relationship with

because she does place

popular, I would like to sell

the artist – more than just

deadlines or pressures on

more at shows,” she said.

business,” she said.

artists, rather she opens up a dialogue to fit a social media plan to their current schedule.

Johnson attributes a lot of her success to her social media marketing tactics during live performances, citing the fact that she has been doing this un-officially for four years as the reason they are so strong.

“At the Charlie Parker 25th anniversary festival this past

to have your tweet featured!

Johnson’s favorite part of

her strongest asset is her

She believes that her busi-

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While Johnson feels that

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summer, Camille Thurman received 7,000+ views just by live streaming her performance,” she said on the topic.