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Volume 95, Issue 19 | March 12, 2014 | West Haven, CT

SENIOR COLBY THAMMAVONGSA SHAVES HIS HEAD AT THE UP TIL DAWN FINALE EVENT, MARCH 1.(PHOTO/UNH PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB)

Celebrating the Children Up ‘Til Dawn surpasses their fundraising goal, raising over $34,000 for the patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

By SAMANTHA SALVIO

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fter six months of hard work, University of New Haven’s Up ‘Til Dawn surpassed their goal of $30,000 and raised over $34,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, becoming the top fundraising Up ‘Til Dawn university chapter in the Northeast region.

To celebrate, Up ‘Til Dawn held

their finale event beginning on March 1. All the teams that actively helped in raising the money towards the patients of St. Jude checked in at the Beckerman Rec Center by 10 p.m. and prepared themselves to stay up all night.

This concept of sacrificing a whole night’s rest was to step into the shoes of those children who have cancer and suffer many sleepless nights, whether it be because chemotherapy that day was too much to handle, or fear of not being guaranteed another day to live.

Publicity Chair Kerry O’Brien de-

scribed the experience of helping the cause as “heartwarming” and “put in perspective” our efforts to give these children hope.

Compared to last year’s finale event, there were many noticeable changes that prove to have contributed to the exponentially larger amount of money the university was able to raise. Last year, this event was open to the whole university to enjoy and fundraising was not a requirement to enter.

Although there may be some opposition to the new structure, Internal Director, Colby Thamma-

‘It Gets Better’ video encourages diversity

By LIANA TEIXEIRA

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LTEIX1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––––––– When David Janovsky ‘14 began his freshman year at the University of New Haven, he knew exactly how he wanted to make his mark: create a video showcasing the

vongsa, explained the reasons for the change. “National headquarters realized it only made sense to have those who fundraised enjoy the event because the finale event was meant to celebrate the efforts of the money raised for the child patients.”

Every child who is admitted to St. Jude is not charged anything and the mission of Up ‘Til Dawn is to help continue to make that a possibility. This goes along with the theme of this year’s event; See CELEBRATING page 2

Amandla: power to the people An event to honor Nelson Mandela.

By KARDELEN AKKUS

STAFF WRITER KAKKU1@NEWHAVEN.EDU

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An event dedicated to Nelson mandela and music from the South African apartheid era was held by nine organizations on campus at Dodd’s Theater on Thursday, March 6.

The evening was kicked off with the UNH Choir and Life Kingdom Ministries Choir, led by Noel Ginyard, singing the national- and black anthem. Songs about freedom followed and allowed the audience to grasp the relation between music and emotion. Roughly 20 men and women, dressed in traditional clothing, infected the spectators with happiness by accompanying their songs with traditional dancing.

Motivational speaker and poet, Ms. Gina Simpson, immersed herself into African drumming

unity of UNH’s diverse community. Thus, the idea of the “It Gets Better” video was born. Its message: to acknowledge that everyone goes through the same issues in life, and although everyone is different, whatever they are going through will get better.

“We all have hard times in life, but we can still push forward,” Janovsky said.

The compilation of peer-to-peer encouragement took four years of planning, and finally got its kick start in the USGA Embracing Differences Committee, of which Janovsky and junior Connor Briggs are co-chairs.

On Friday, March 6, dozens of students, RSOs and campus offices gathered near the Maxcy TV studio to finally film the “It Gets Bet-

ter” video. Communication Club co-sponsored the event and filmed all the students. President Joe Brown described preparations for the night as “a whole club effort,” from lights to crowd control and production.

“I like how the UNH community is able to come together for a great cause,” Brown said.

Senior Isaak Kifle shared how he has seen “more noticible diversity” on campus since he started in

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OPINION

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ALD welcomes new members P. 2

Ukraine’s Political Crisis P.6

20 feet from stardom documentary shines

Lacrosse’s New Beginning P. 11

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Prato campus on the move

By SAMANTHA HIGGINS and ELISSA SANCI STAFF WRITER, OPINION EDITOR

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UNH CHOIR AND LIFE KINGDOM MINISTRIES CHOIR, LED BY NOEL GINYARD. (CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO/KARDELEN AKKUS).

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while reciting inspirational words. “Close your eyes and open your ears, […] rhythms cause me to embrace my inner peace,” she chanted passionately.

President Steven Kaplan joined the stage and shared, “Tonight is special because we’re showcasing many of UNH’s programs and students that have worked together to commemorate this great man.”

A spokesperson who attended on behalf of Mayor of New Haven Toni Harp said, “Mandela shows the story of how one can fight the struggle of pain, anger, and greed for apartheid by song.”

Associate Professor Randall Horton, recipient of numerous awards and a national endowment of the Arts Fellowship in literature, wrote and read a moving

poem titled, “A Note From the City I Dream,” as an ode to Mandela. His admiration for the leader was demonstrated clearly, “There’s one thing that’s undeniable, and that’s what he meant to the world,” he said.

The highlight of the evening was the screening of “Amandla! A Celebration Of The Life Of Nelson Mandela” (2002) as directed by Lee Hirsch. The documentary studied the experiences of numerous South Africans who were exiled, lost loved ones and had relations to the leaders of the movement.

Along with them, “Mungu’s” – what whites were referred as then, such as police officers and teachers - added value to the documentary with their perspectives of the time.

The four-part documentary brought the viewers on an emotional journey from a

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“Hope Glows in the Dark.”

All the E-Board members had a similar outlook on what this statement meant, and agreed that, in the dark hours of struggle of being a child with cancer and the parents who support them, there is hope. St. Jude’s provides hope to continually develop new treatments and universities nationwide, like UNH, provide hope to parents who will not have to worry about hospital bills.

This way, they can concentrate completely on their child getting well because “no parent should outlive their child.”

Throughout the night, teams competed in three challenges and were provided with many side events to make the time pass by

quickly until dawn. Fifteen minutes before the first challenge, all 17 teams of six were first alerted by a text to report in the German Club at 11:45 p.m. Using only plastic syringes and cups filled with paint, teams had to paint their interpretation of what St. Jude’s meant to them. After a careful evaluation by a selected panel, A-Team took first place.

During a break intermission there was food, indoor laser tag, a mechanical bull and a Zumba class to occupy the teams until the next challenge was sprung on them. Soon began an all-out tournament of elimination dodge ball and the last challenge ended with a Minuteto-Win-It relay race around the track. These events exemplified both how hard

time of desperation to a time of celebration throughout the different periods and generations of the Apartheid period. The essence of the film captured Mandela’s spirit by having the subjects discuss their relations and views of the symbol for peace that became their President.

Lee Hirsch was loudly applauded and praised as he made his way to the stage.

He was 19 when he started filming, and finished the movie that received a Sundance award a decade later.

“It was the music and this exploration that I wanted to understand; why people are singing, what are they singing. To me the idea that you could have a revolution that’s peaceful, driven by people singing, was so extraordinary and so unique that it sustained this journey for me to make this film.”

the patients at St. Jude’s had to “dodge” illness and the physical activity they missed out on as a regular child.

For the closing ceremonies the regional representative Jill expressed how truly amazing the university’s efforts were in comparison to other universities who had more teams. This accomplishment can be seen as a whole university coming together; graduate students participated, EMS Club stood by in case of any emergencies and RecSports provided officials for the dodgeball tournament.

To reiterate Andrew Mayer’s announcement, “It is not too late to donate!

April 1 is officially when fundraising for this year ends, so continue to bug your friends and relatives!

Save the children!”

NEW LOCATION OF UNH’S PRATO CAMPUS - A COMPLEX RENOVATED IN 2007 (UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN PHOTO)

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n Feb. 19, President Steve Kaplan emailed the University of New Haven with news of a new location for UNH’s Prato campus.

The campus will now be housed in a fully renovated, former sixteenth century convent in Prato, according to the email.

“It was my desire to move back into our original site, the Palazzo Vestri,” Kaplan said in the email. “However, the owners continued to be unreasonable and unwilling to negotiate.”

The new site was described by Kaplan as a “storybook space,” and is surrounded by a Franciscan church, a Renaissance cloister garden, a fifteenth century chapel and the town square.

“The town where the campus is located is great, because from day one, you get immersed in the Italian culture, which is why I loved living in Prato,” said Danielle Sumoski, a junior graphic design major who studied abroad in Prato Fall 2013.

Sumoski said the new building, which she saw often during her time in Italy, will be great for students. “It is right near the city center and a lot of the dorms, and also includes outside space and a terrace for students to hang out in between classes.”

The new location is also located next to the meal plan locations for the students studying in Prato, according to Sumoski.

“We will be able to move out of our current space,

which is far too small to accommodate our program growth, and into this new facility by July 1 at the latest,” Kaplan said.

The entire complex was renovated in 2007 at the cost of over $2 million. The new location has many classrooms and offices, and has fully renovated residence hall rooms that can house 30 students, according to Kaplan.

The new building is in a main square of Prato that students are familiar with; it is much bigger than the current building, offering more classrooms, more office space for staff, student dorms on site and a professional kitchen. It is connected to a beautiful fifteenth century cloister that Kevin Murphy, the director of the Prato Campus, is extremely fond of and has a rooftop terrace that students will also have access to. The square it is in is always active with markets, people, and numerous shops and things to doincluding a restaurant that is currently on the meal plan for the students so it will be very convenient for lunch between classes.

Along with the area the building is in it also offers a great opportunity for programming. The school already offers movie nights, game nights and other various activities for students throughout the semester but this building offers a professional kitchen that can give them an opportunity to do courses and demonstrations there.

There shouldn’t be any other big changes for the Prato campus after this.

There might be some changes to housing since they now have room for so many students on the site of the school but the more students that go the more likely they will keep the current housing buildings as well. Murphy said this new building is a big change for everyone, but it is a great step forward to grow and develop.

Murphy looked at a lot of different buildings since the program began as it grew, this building just has more advantages than any other.

The program has grown and needs a bigger and better place to accommodate the students so that they get a better experience; he is very excited for them to get this opportunity. This particular area is one of his favorite places. As of right now, this building is going to be the final home for the UNH Prato campus.

Students should not apply to the Prato campus just for the new building because it will not be guaranteed ready

by August 2014. The campus officials are set to start setting up the campus in the middle of the summer. They are hoping it will be ready by fall.

Any students interested in studying in Prato should be excited about this move, regardless of when the move happens. The opportunities that the Prato campus is bringing to the students abroad keep growing. This new building will enhance the experience here and the staff is extremely excited to get moving and make this building a second home for students in Prato.

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MEMBERS OF UP ‘TIL DAWN CELEBRATE THEIR FUNDRAISING AT THE FINALE EVENT (UNH PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB).

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Alpha Lambda Delta welcomes new inductees

By ERICA NAUGLE

PHOTO EDITOR ENAUG1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

ALD INITIATION CEREMONY (CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO/ERICA NAUGLE)

Society. Kaitlin O’Boyle, President of Alpha Lambda Delta, spoke, welcoming the society’s new members. Dr. David Schroeder, Assistant Dean and 2014 ALD Honorary Member, spoke of the value of education.

The Alpha Lambda Delta Pledge was led by O’Boyle, to which all of the new members stood and repeated: “I accept membership into National Alpha Lambda Delta. I understand that in doing so I assume the responsibility of continuing to maintain its standards of service of diligence and of integrity. I pledge to promote high scholarship and to use my education for the benefit of my community my nation and the world in which we live.”

Following the pledge was the Initiation of Active Members by Aschlee Cole and Daniel Maxwell. Members were called to the stage to receive documentation of their membership, their Alpha Lambda Delta pin, and to “sign themselves into membership.”

Tiffany Green and Mary Miller headed the initiation of honorary members; individuals that go above and beyond what is expected of them in the way of aiding students of their academic success. The 2014 Honarary Members include: Sofyan Azaizeh, Kimberly Browe, Nina Flay, Jose GarciaLeon, Eun-A Park, David Schroeder, Charles Timlin, and Emily Yoon.

The Candle Ceremony

was performed by the Alpha Lambda Delta Officers; O’Boyle, Victoria Andrade; Vice President, Diana Piccirillo; Executive Assistant, and Kayla Delano; Treasurer.

“Students aren’t required to become part of the UNH chapter of ALD, but we encourage them [who are inducted] to become active members [of the chapter],” said O’Bolye.

The student address was given by Shannon Livewell, Senior ALD Member, the admonition was given by Dr. Edmund Todd, and the closing was given by O’Boyle, Isaak Kifle, and Felicia Edwards.

Fully Charged performed again at the reception that followed.

The new marketing wave

Steve Savoca, manager of content and distribution at Spotify, shares his experiences at one of the fastest growing digital music streaming companies in the world.

By KARDELEN AKKUS

STAFF WRITER KAKKU1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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niversity of New Haven students and faculty came together in a nearlyfilled auditorium on Wed., Feb. 26, to listen to master speaker, Steve Savoca, manager of content and distribution at Spotify, tell his story and elaborate on his experience at one of the fastest growing digital music streaming companies worldwide.

The speaker kicked the event off by telling students from various fields how he rose to the top. When he went into web and viral marketing as well as customer relationship management in the early days, he simply “never got off that ride.” With experience in the music industry for over 15 years, he has gained knowledge from being the Global Head of Digital for Domino Records after he took on the role as senior digital role at Warner Music imprint, Sire Records and Jive Records (BMG/Sony). Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of NARM/Digitalmusic.org. Savoca’s duties at Spotify include overseeing global label relations and operations teams, managing all music content, as well as leading artist marketing and promotional activities.

Spotify was successful because the service was put in the right place, at the right price, at the right time — the fundamental concept of marketing. Savoca explained why, “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been able to work with every commercial music service and website up to that point; and suddenly there was this thing where you just

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The Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Initiation Ceremony took place on Sat., March 1, at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. Students, parents, and faculty members gathered in the gym in order to honor first year students and acknowledge their outstanding academic achievement.

The ceremony opened with a welcome and introduction

by Felecia Edwards, Alpha Lambda Delta Staff Advisor, followed by a surprise introduction of Fully Charged, a UNH acapella group, performing “Pompeii” by Bastille.

“I think for the ceremony, it gets better each year,” said Edwards. She is proud and supportive of the students, and the society provides the inductees with a strong foundation.

Dr. Pauline Schwartz, Professor of Chemistry and 2012 ALD Honorary Faculty Member, read the keynote address.

Aschlee Cole, Alpha Lambda Delta Staff Advisor, presented the introduction of the president of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor

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hit play and it streamed music instantly, I couldn’t even understand it.” Savoca discussed the history of the company and saved some time at the end for a Q&A. The giant’s founder, Daniel Ek (Sweden), realized that music faced a big problem: more music than ever was being consumed, yet none of it was paid for. “At the time, 96 percent of the music downloaded was done illegally, only the remaining four were monetized,” says Savoca. Ek’s objective was to grow the unpaid market and bring people back from piracy, while simultaneously offering something better than piracy. That something had to be easier, faster, and less cumbersome that contained all the world’s music— and so Spotify’s concept was born.

As much as consumers praised the service, issues about its economy came to surface and were discussed heavily in the press. How does the artist get paid if I listen to something for free?

That’s when the “all you can eat” service adapted a more transparent approach and launched spotifyartists.com where understanding the royalty fee calculation is explained and assisted by statistical graphs. The complexity, however, lies in the fact that there is no fixed fee the artist receives because it depends on the country, month and tier of the service used.

Unlike paying $0.99 for a download on iTunes, the rate on Spotify varies. It’s based on the amount of subscribers and dollars coming into it, which makes breaking down the fee nearly impossible.

In Marketing 101, every student learns about the marketing mix, which resembles a business plan and goes over the “four p’s”: product/ service, price, place and pro-

motion. This basic planning matrix promises a better way of marketing your product or service. Here’s Spotify’s marketing mix.

Service: The commercial music streaming service is consumed by 24 million active users per month of whom 50 percent are under the age of 29. Engagement is driven by Spotify’s one billion playlists that consumers can use to interact, collect personal favorites and browse through third party playlists with. It provides digital rights management-restricted content from record labels including Sony, Emi, Warner Music Group and Universal to offer listeners a choice between 20 million tracks.

Spotify launched its mobile free tier late 2013 in recognition of the main access to music being mobile. Despite offering users a free 48-hour trial to its premium service, most didn’t transcend to paying for it with a result of losing consumers. While the free mobile version doesn’t offer on demand linear listening, it’s going to shuffle for a reduced experience. As a result, there was a tremendous spike in users who engaged and then did want to pay after recognizing its value.

Artists such as Lorde (singer of earworm “Royals”) broke through the industry and took home Grammies, largely via Spotify, the greatest success story at its artist marketing tier. They saw a spike in her streams and popped up on the viral charts and the service then decided to chase her. Lorde was used to launch Spotlight that highlights new music that Spotify makes investments and believe dearly in.

“We stick with our artists for a long time because we’re

not concerned with making money in the first weeks, but in a longer time – hence our faith in a long revenue cycle,” Savoca states.

Another new feature is the extended integration for Songkick concerts. Ticketing information and concert listings are now available on your dashboard, as well as access to artist merchandise, to offer a holistic experience of an artist.

Price: Spotify offers a free and paid experience for $9.99 per month. The enhanced experience comes with an offline feature and on demand mobile use. The reduced experience, on the other hand, is interrupted regularly by advertising, but is legal and monetized. What is their secret to increasing the amount of paid users?

They get a free user to engage in playlists, encouraging him to continue listening, which then builds equity and a social circle resulting in identifying the value in the service. This way, users are more inclined to pay; a strategy Savoca calls “convey without pay”.

So far one billion in revenue has been paid back to the music industry, “incremental revenue that didn’t exist in the industry before,” according to Savoca. People listen to streamed music because there are no barriers to enter. The speaker predicts that the long revenue cycle at scale will be worth more than downloads.

Place: Spotify has grown immensely since it started in 2008 and is available in 55 countries with ambitions to be in over 100. It’s most recent joined market is Brazil, and other key markets yet to enter is the Asian continent and Canada (among others) In the modern environ-

2010, and that the “It Gets Better” video is the next positive step for the university.

Filming the video was not a short task by any means.

For two hours, student groups and organizations were led into the TV studio to record their messages.

Several individuals waiting to be called shared their views on the project.

Embracing Differences Committee member, Dallas Newcomb, said this event really is for all college students, because everyone going to college feels what it’s like to leave home and search for a place where they belong.

Freshman, Brianna Quilla, brought along a handmade sign with the words “You

are all perfectly imperfect! It gets better, UNH” written on the front.

She said the saying is part of the anti-bullying campaign she wants to bring to the university.

As the final students trickled out of the TV studio, Janovsky breathed a sigh of relief. Reflecting on the previous hours, Janovsky said “I’m just so proud to be a Charger. We are a family. We care to stand up for something greater than anyone could imagine.”

The “It Gets Better” video is scheduled to premiere at the March 28 USGA meeting.

Janovsky hopes people watch the video when they are ever having a bad day to build up the power to keep going.

Brianna Quillo poses with her handmade sign at the “It Gets Better” video filming night.

(Charger Bulletin Photo/Erica Naugle) ment, many network partners and distributors opt for access for artists who have the ability to self-market.

They have the opportunity to take advantage of tools offered by Spotify to reach as many people as they can.

They can upload their music with the help of handy tools and the best music that rises to the top reaches the largest audience. People that had no chance to break through before, now have the chance to become successful in the streaming environment. The basic philosophy at Spotify thus is “access builds consumption”.

Promotion: The master speaker claims that distribution is key. The more accessible a service is, the more people will use it. The three puppets of the Spotify dollhouse is that it’s a retailer (social), marketing

vehicle (radio) and contact (pitchfork reviews) network.

Anyone who works with Spotify will recognize these three powerful leverages.

The company has 16 third party partnerships and a prominent presence in mobile operators, hardware (TV’s and HIFI), software’s (Facebook and WhatsApp), hard goods (newspapers that come with a year subscription), and web (Tumblr, BBC and Last.fm). Touching on millions of users through various mediums has brought in the 24 million users.

Spotify is on the front line of its business, but is motivated to tenfold the 24 millions users as well as expanding and integrating the service in automobiles and living rooms.

SAVOCA’S SEVEN TIPS TO THE NEXT GENERATION 1. Find internships and get exposed; it could lead to a job.

2. Understand the trends in music and business.

3. Subscribe to the voices in business and follow people on Twitter.

4. Visit, participate and meet people at conferences (don’t forget those business cards).

5. Be part of a trade organization.

6. Specialize; people are always looking for sharp people with analytical skills.

7. College Rep Programs: promote major labels on campus to support their efforts.

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California is where I want to be

By ELISSA SANCI

OPINION EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Last weekend, The Charger Bulletin took a four-day trip to San Diego, Calif., and it’s safe to say that, despite the scattered showers, I’m now in love. After bearing the brutal Connecticut weather this past week, there’s no place I’d rather be than Cali, and here’s why: 1. The weather: I will take warm and rainy over cold and snowy any day. Although it rained while I was in Cali, the rain was a rarity: the storm we saw was one of the worst in 20 years, meaning Californians aren’t used

to rain—this means they’re used to a warm, strong sun, and that’s something I’d love to take advantage of.

Bundling up in four layers isn’t fun, especially when I was donning flip-flops not even a week ago.

2. The laid-back environment: Everyone was cool, calm and collected.

Nothing seemed to bother the average Californian, and everything was chill.

One night, we went out for dinner, and one of the dishes came out 20 minutes after everyone else’s plates. The waiter was apologetic, and in the end, we didn’t have to pay for that particular meal.

Everyone in Cali was so… nice, something we don’t see a lot of here on the East Coast. Ever have someone smile at you after you’ve bumped into him or her before? I have, just not here in Connecticut.

3. In-N-Out Burger: I would move to the state

of California solely for daily access to In-N-Out. If you’ve never had the pleasure to try a burger from this delicious West Coast franchise, I suggest you purchase a one-way ticket to anywhere in California immediately. Hands down the best fast food burger I’ve ever eaten.

4. Beautiful environment: Everything in San Diego was beautiful. Every house was a different color, ranging from red to blue and everything in between. The architecture of each home varied, and there were none of the cookie-cutter houses you see driving through a suburban New England town. The site of these colorful homes up against a backdrop of palm trees and the Pacific Ocean, was enough to make me want to withdraw from UNH and stay on the West Coast.

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Transportation woes: just another UNH problem

By GABRIELLA NOWICKI

STAFF WRITER GNOWI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––---I’m from Maryland. That’s roughly 290 miles and a solid five hours away. My parents don’t want to drive back and forth every time there is a break—which is four times a year. I don’t have a car and I don’t know anyone that lives near Maryland that has a car. My only way of cheap transportation there and back is the train: Amtrak.

My freshmen year, I used the courtesy van to drop me off at Union Station and then pick me back up. This was such a nice, free way of transportation. I didn’t have to rely on other people or creepy, expensive taxis. It was stress free and something I did not think twice about.

Fast forward to a year later. The promise of a free ride to Union Station is no

more. Just gone. Ripped away from me. So why did such a devilish thing have to happen to a poor soul such as myself? Because this university is cheap and thinks they know what is best for everyone. The new train station had just been built in West Haven and they made the executive decision to cut all ties with Union Station. This, in turn, screws over everyone that takes the Amtrak home, North or South. I know that my train, which runs from Boston to D.C., does not stop at the West Haven station. Truly, the only train that leaves out of that station is metro north.

So not only do I have to stress about getting to my train on time and finding a good seat but I have to now worry about how I am going to get there and back. I hate asking people for rides because gas is expensive and it takes time out of his or her busy schedule. The taxis are expensive and really creepy.

Recently, the school has come to their senses and added a special shuttle that runs to Union during breaks, such as the upcoming spring break. The new issue here is that I cannot utilize it at all because the times it runs are ridiculous. The only day

it goes to Union is Friday, March 14, from 12-8 p.m..

Well, the majority of UNH students don’t have Friday classes and would rather go home as early as possible— a.k.a. Thursday, not Friday.

Luckily, I am done with classes early on Thursday, but even when they ran until 5 p.m., I would still want to leave the school that night!

The other issue is coming back to school. The shuttle runs on Sunday, March 23, from 2-10 p.m. Sure, I would love to be back at school early, but the cheapest train I could get doesn’t get into New Haven until 10:30 p.m.

Maybe I just got really unlucky, but I took late trains last year and never had a problem. Maybe instead of the shuttle, UNH could use the courtesy vans again after 10 p.m. for those late stragglers like me. Also, whenever I did use the shuttle, I could never find where it stopped. I would try to find people that went to the university and we would search for the shuttle together. It seemed very unorganized compared to Quinnipiac and the Yale shuttle systems.

What Happens in the Ukraine Should not Stay in the Ukraine

By KARDELEN AKKUS

STAFF WRITER KAKKU1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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The amount of University of New Haven students who are unaware of what is going on in the Ukraine is too damn high. While sipping on $1 beers and munching on $0.25 wings Thursday night, I explained to my friends what is happening in the Ukraine. With the aid of plenty body movement and letting my hands speak too, I was able to not lose their interest within the first minute.

It’s important to know what happens around you, even if you’re not in near proximity of events with an impact.

For instance, the situation in the Ukraine doesn’t only affect Ukrainians. As you read on, you will realize that global political relations, international laws and economy are influenced.

Plus, it’ll make you sound smart when you talk to people older than you. Knowing about current events can help you form your own, polarized opinions that set you apart from the rest.

Here’s what you need to know about the Ukrainian revolution.

Ukraine had been under Soviet control back in the

glory days of the Soviet Union. Ever since the union didn’t work out, the country has been trying to get back on its financial feet but struggled. For a while now, many Ukrainians aspired to join the European Union in order to prosper its economy and take advantage of other benefits of being a member.

Imagine the anger felt by these people when President Yanukovych rejected a far-reaching accord with the EU in November 2013 because of his strong ties with Russia. Overnight, protests broke out into Independence Square, known as the Maidan, in the capital of Kiev. The BBC reports that since it began, developments include, “police attacks on student protesters, severe new anti-protest laws, and the abduction and beating of opposition activists – caused the demonstrations to spread and intensify.”

After that, it became less about joining the EU and more about having the President removed from the parliament. But he clings on to his powers and serves Moscow like he’s its personal Butler. After he went into hiding in Russia for a couple of days, the Ukrainian scene resembled an environment of war upon which he announced that he is still the President and vows to serve his country. Yet he wouldn’t dare to go into Kiev today in fear of his wellbeing. I would advise him to stay out of there as well and listen to his people’s demands before shedding any more blood.

Democracy? Yeah right, that’s not what the Ukraine seems to be acting like.

A dramatic turn overtook on Feb. 18, when the Parliament speaker rejected the debate on changing the constitution and, as consequence violence crashed in Kiev.

It’s also important to consider the many ethnic groups present in the Ukraine.

The east and south of the country consist generally of Russian-speaking ethnic Russian majorities who identify themselves more with Russia, while the West and North dominantly speak Ukrainian who identify more with central Europe.

Now global super powers such as the U.S., Germany and other EU members fear that the country will split in two. Russian President Putin invaded Crimea in the East last week. Then, he encouraged Crimeans

to hold a referendum that will take place on March 16, to decide on whether they will join Russia or not.

Crimea’s parliament has already voted unanimously for a yay. Nonetheless, the referendum would violate international law. As a result of the military intervention, the U.S. imposed sanctions such as bans on travel to the United States and freezing Russia’s American assets.

The EU condemned the actions illegal, but only took minor steps to sanction Russia. That’s because much of Europe’s natural gas comes from Russia; a key player in the industry. A new alternative was found quickly: while it’s more expensive, gas suppliers such as Qatar and Norway produce liquefied natural gas (LNG).

That would give European importers more power. On an even better note, the U.S.

is looking into exporting its natural gas too, which will undercut Putin’s power as well.

Putin should be alarmed by a potential gas crisis.

More than a third of its gas is consumed by Europe, and that’s a big number as 65 percent of Russia’s exports are compromised of oil and natural gas. Another third serves local consumption, and 10 percent serves Turkey alone. But neither superpower wants the gas crisis to develop (even though planning doesn’t hurt) and contemplate their mutualdependency.

The Guardian claims that, “events in Crimea have the potential to turn Ukraine into Europe’s worst security nightmare since the revolutions of 1989.” A war between Ukraine and Russia thus is highly likely, given Russia’s history of lust

for wrest controls in other Slavic countries. As it was in Yugoslavia, it would be an unfair fight. Ukraine’s military machine (130,000 troops) doesn’t level Russia’s (850,000 troops) one bit.

Time and effort will show how this revolution/coup will play out. Propaganda naturally plays a large role in such situations. While Europe and the U.S. fear a Soviet re-Union, Russia claims that Europe is tempting the Ukraine by promoting the benefits that will come with a membership.

Despite some bias here, I hope you have been able to give it some thought. It will be marked in history books after all, and you don’t want to be flabbergasted when your child comes up to you and asks, “Mom/Dad, what happened in the Ukraine back in 2014?”

A woman wearing a Ukrainian flag stands at a memorial for people killed in clashes with the police at Kiev’s Independence Square, Ukraine, Monday, March 3, 2014.

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+Everything you need to know about the Undergraduate Student Government Association+

President’s Corner Chargers, Currently Media Head applications are open and will be due on March 16, at 11:59 p.m. The media head positions available are the Editor and Assistant Editor Positions in The Charger Bulletin and Chariot Yearbook, and the President and Vice President Positions in SCOPE. Applications are available on Charger Connection under the USGA page in the forms section.

Last Man Standing registration is happening now, you may register to participate in the event of the spring semester by going on the USGA Charger Connection page under forms. This event has a huge grand prize and will test your physical and mental endurance!

As everyone heads home this weekend, I would like to wish you safe travels and an enjoyable and restful spring break.

-Zani Imetovski, USGA President

Treasurer’s Tip of the Week “Allow time for yourself.”

Whether it’s a nap in the middle of an all-nighter or a quick break during an event that your RSO is running, take some time every once in a while for yourself, and do something that you want to do. Not only will this benefit yourself, but by taking a step back in a long or hectic situation, you can clear your mind, find a new perspective and think of a new approach that could benefit those around you. To quote poet Catherine Pulsifer, “Allow yourself relaxation, and when you do you will find new ideas.”

Isaak Kifle USGA Treasurer

USGA in focus

This week’s USGA Meeting took place at 10 a.m. in the Alumni Lounge, where the following occurred: + The applications for Media Heads are now open, so if you would like to apply for Editor or Assistant Editor of The Charger Bulletin or the Chariot Yearbook, or for President or Vice President of SCOPE, please complete the application located on Charger Connection. + All RSOs wishing to have a budget next year should note that the deadline for the Yearly Budget Applications is March 31, at 11:59 p.m. Information sessions for the Yearly Budget process will be held in the coming weeks. + Congratulations to the Photography Club for being awarded Gold Status recognition at this week’s meeting. + A “Meet the Candidates” took place after this week’s meeting where USGA heard from the many candidates who also each answered several questions. The final USGA debate between all candidates running for President and Treasurer will take place March 24, and there will be a points incentive for RSOs who have a majority of their club attend.

Dan Davies, USGA Senator ddavi2@unh.newhaven.edu

Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact myself or any other USGA Senator!

Member of the Week

David Janovsky

Major: Music Edication with a minor in Theater

USGA Role: Senator

Responsibilities: Embracing Differences Committee Co-Chair

Fun Fact: I have been Irish Dancing since December of 2002 and I will be in London,

England from April 15th to the 21st to compete in the 2014 Irish Dancing

World Championships.

Favorite thing about USGA: “My favorite thing about USGA is the power to impact

the campus.

“I am, with out a doubt, honored and thrilled to have received the USGA Member of the week! Receiving this award makes me want to work harder to raise the bar for myself.

I want to make my last semester of USGA one that really counts.”

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Purebred Records releases first album with Hannah & Maggie

By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ

STAFF WRITER IALVA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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NYC SINGER/SONGWRITER DUO HANNAH & MAGGIE WAS SIGNED TO THE STUDENT-RUN RECORD LABEL ONE YEAR AGO. IN THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS WILL BE THEIR THIRD STUDIO ALBUM. (FACEBOOK PHOTO).

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he University of New Haven’s Purebred Records has released the album of their first artists, Hannah & Maggie, and you won’t believe how clear, heartfelt and wonderfully enchanting it is.

The singer/songwriter duo from NYC was signed to the student-run label a year ago.

In the Company of Strangers will be their third studio album, recorded in Studio B

with Andrew Kinzie ’13 as the sound engineer. The new album delivers 13 tracks to play all day and night.

The album opens up with “Home as We Know It,” which is full of lovely and warm harmonies; showcasing dazzling vocals as the guitars reel you in for a small dance. The subtle sounds of a xylophone (or vibraphone) add to the uniqueness, as the duo blends traditional folk music with vibrancy, sparking new

renditions with each melody.

It’s a fantastic opener that depicts the lively and soulful layout of the album.

Following that comes “Field on Fire,” which is beautiful as you’re brought into the minds of the duo, transcending time and space, while their authentic lyrical genius is heard.

Released singles such as “The Final Straw,” which illustrates when a relationship is falling apart, brought out by strong vocals, and

“Morning Star;” a soft track that utilizes strings, creating this lure of an elegant and cheerful lullaby, raise this album to be one with the stars. Every song glows, and they all mirror the profound embodiment of singing from the heart.

Towards the end of the album, “To the Road” is perfect as the subtle melodies in the background answer their harmonies. They then conclude with “September,” a personal favorite of mine as

Rise of Shah: living for today Medical student turned rap musician, Shah, releases his first EP titled Today.

By ASHLEY WINWARD

MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

_____________________ Sometimes it feels like all rap artists come out with the same story: kid from the streets has a tough upbringing and is reborn to live life to the fullest. Been there, done that. But it’s very rare that you talk to a rapper with that kind of background who is truly sincere in his words and motivated with such a fire beneath him.

Toronto native Shah may seem like your typical artist at first, but his unconven-

tional rise to the top makes him far from ordinary. His start wasn’t in music, but in medicine, until he found it wasn’t where he wanted to be. “I would get the prestige and the money… but it was boring” he felt, “I had that immigrant mentality of ‘working hard and putting forth that effort will get you that job’.”

He was expelled in high school, yet turned himself around and found himself excelling in medical school with his own non-profit program teaching literacy through rap. While medicine wasn’t his calling, it did

bring him great experiences, including working with the New York Knicks and The New Orleans Saints the season of their Superbowl win in 2009. “Medicine is great, you get to make a positive change in people’s lives…. but I can still help people with my music.”

For Shah, lyrical content is most important in the production of a song, “If you look at what the average listener is looking for, they’re going to say to focus on the overall sound; the beat then the flow then the lyrics. That works but it’s just not what I do.”

Listening to his debut EP Today, its clear how much thought he puts into what he’s trying to say. From the hot and catchy “Ex,” to the fast living “Live One More,” each track tells a story while being extremely easy to listen to.

He especially loves to focus on the idea of living in the moment. “There are so many people that sit there saying ‘YOLO’ and ‘live each moment like it’s their last’ but 90 percent people are lying. I don’t invest too far in the future; my life is always about quality over quantity, even if that means

I cannot wait for my birthday. The vocals are soothing as the guitar plays the last dance of the album.

With every melody, every time they are in sync, every strum of the guitar and every entrance of strings, they deliver songs for the perfect snowy, rainy, or almost any kind of day, and they do it radiantly.

This album is a perfect gift from Purebred Records. Not only are Hannah & Maggie talented, but they are

students who work day and night on this record label and on this album, and deserve countless praise.

The album can be heard on Spotify and purchased on iTunes and Google Play.

Check out both Hannah & Maggie and updates from Purebred Records at: www.facebook.com/hannahandmaggie, www.facebook.com/purebredrecords

having a whole lot less of it.” Having a great time is important to him in living a good-quality life. He says he loves coming up to New Haven on his off time to visit his friends and party, citing it in his mind as one of the top 12 party cities on the eastern seaboard.

While from Toronto, Shah has made a name for himself spending time in NY. He finds as an artist, “New York facilitates everything,” both in a creative and professional way. “It’s still a home base for rap here,” he explained, “I can work with a lot of talent and have more options” when it comes to collaborations and joint projects.

While he enjoys being independent, the idea of future collaborations are possible.

He cited Kendrick Lamar being king right now, though appreciating J.Cole most for his lyrics. More than anything though, “Wu (Tang)… working with the whole clan would be the all-time best collab. EPIC!” When asked what advice he had for music industry and sound recording majors here at UNH, he insisted it was all about being a dream chaser; either go for it or play it safe, either method works it’s just about how fast you want to get there.

Having a plan, perfecting your craft, and making sure your product is solid were also mentioned as being important.

Be sure to check out Shah over at thisisdayone.com or his soundcloud page at soundcloud.com/dayofshah.

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Adventure into the acoustic: Bernhoft

By CATALINA GONZALEZ

CONTRIBUTING WRITER CGONZ2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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‘20 Feet From Stardom’the truth behind the song

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n today’s generation we tend to listen to music in a superficial way. We listen for words, melody, and instruments, but do we ever listen for depth? I say depth meaning the layers of instrumentation that bring the song to life and make it full.

Because we listen to music superficially, the industry has grown to meet that level of insight and music is now being made superficially.

Due to digital recording and programs such as Protools, artists are able to be their own beat, guitar, and especially backing vocals.

With manipulation techniques, looping machines, an unlimited amounts of track layering and artist is able to become a multi-trick pony but what does that mean for the fate of the music industry? Background singers have held the weight of musical numbers on their shoulders since the 1940’s and the documentary; “20 Feet From Stardom” describes the occupation as becoming somewhat of a lost art, stating that technological advances in music have made it almost pointless to bring background vocalists into the studio but have also significantly decreased the value of substance for a hit song.

This documentary follows the stories and careers of five prominent background singers in the industry focusing mainly on Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, and Judith Hill. The voices on these women are beyond beautiful and soulful; they’re breathtaking. Merry Clayton is most known for her duet with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter,” which was the first time in history that a soul/ gospel singer was brought in to the studio

Advances in music have made it almost pointless to bring background vocalists into the studio

and then on tour for a rock group.

“I was jarred at first,” said Clayton in the documentary.

“I got a call in the middle of the night so I showed up in my pajamas ready to sing a little… then I read the lyrics and was just like wow, okay, this is different.”

Lisa Fischer rose to fame with debut album in 1991, “So Intense.” This was a Grammy award-winning album that was sure to be only the first step on her long road to fame but Fischer says her second album brought her career twelve steps back, “It just took too long,” she responded. “We wanted the second album to be perfect, so we just waited and critiqued to the point where we were just too late.”

Fischer is known for backing artists such as Luther Vandros, Tina Turner, and the Rolling Stones. Fischer is known for her amazing range and style, sounding to be greatly influenced by Ella Fitzgerald.

Judith Hill is the youngest of the bunch who was just about to sing background on

Michael Jackson’s last tour before he suddenly passed away. She sang a tribute to him at his funeral and was instantly acknowledged by the media, even doing interviews with E! Entertainment.

“I knew at that point that if I didn’t start turning down back-up gigs I would never be able to start my solo career so I started having to say no to a lot.”

Hill auditioned last year for The Voice and had all of the judges on their feet by her final note in her rendition of “What a Girl Wants”

by Christina Aguilera, which is definitely worth looking up on YouTube.

These three amazing voices were caught in the shadows for years and “20 Feet From Stardom” unveils the voices we have subconsciously known and loved for years. With their RnB, soulful styles and amazing ranges these women put some of the artists they’ve backed to shame. Due to the fact that they are back-up singers there is not a lot of solo music available online but I urge you to research each and every one of them, not to mention watch this amazing documentary that depicts the lives of these talented artists who have yet to get the recognition they deserve.

Music today is lacking something. That is because more artists decide it is costeffective and effortless to do their own backing vocals but how generic does that sound? The amount of auto tune and editing that must go into making the parts fit cohesively is seemingly more work than hiring amazing background vocalists, is it not? The question still stands as to if these careers will be extinct in time but then that leads to the question of whether or not music will die without the voices that are the virtual heartbeat of the songs?

Don’t forget!

This paper is recyclable

I am here to introduce to you to a series of articles I will be doing on artists’ acoustic work. I love listening to well-produced, arranged and instrumented songs, but who doesn’t enjoy an artist performing a stripped down version of how it all began? - Just a couple of chords on the guitar or piano and the melodic sweetness of the vocals.

This week, I will not only show you a great acoustic performance, but I will also introduce you to this Norwegian musical mastermind.

Name: Bernhoft. Weapon: multi-instrumentalist, vocal and beatboxing abilities, which are all combined with his deadliest weapon of all: the loop pedal.

Let’s begin with the one I discovered him with, “C’mon Talk.” I go on YouTube at least ten times a day, and by clicking on the related videos so much, I find hidden gems. This is how I found Bernhoft, a singer/songwriter and multiinstrumentalist from Nittedal, Norway.

There he was singing his song “C’mon Talk” for the YouTube channel, Embassy of Music. He begins by singing the chorus into the microphone, while snapping his fingers. Then he hits that loop pedal and adds a harmony to the melody of the chorus. Later, he layers in the beatboxing, guitar and bass line in. Once he has got everything laid down, he cuts off the chorus melody and harmony, along with the main guitar part. He con-

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tinues to sing the verse and play the bass line. All of this is played and mixed live.

His set up consists of two microphones, two guitars and a set up of pedals, in which we can find the Boss loop pedal he uses as well as a phaser effect pedal for when he plays the bridge transition into the chorus on the guitar.

A couple of months ago, I went through the recent videos of “Jam in the Van,” which is the organization that goes to all of the festivals around the U.S. and has a couple of artists come jam in their van. Bernhoft was performing an acoustic version of his song, “Streetlights,” where he seems to be playing a small electric guitar, along with his acoustic guitar, beatboxing and beautiful vocal work. I

fell in love with him and his music all over again.

“Streetlights,” is a darker song more focused on the lead vocals than adding to many layers of harmonies, but that’s because he added this little raunchy electric guitar into the mix, which truly gives the song a unique character.

Enough with my description; it truly does not do these songs, or the artists, any justice. Take a listen for yourself. After, please go find the studio versions of these songs and you will see why the acoustic live versions are so much better (at least in my opinion). Enjoy and add Bernhoft onto your iPod! The two must-watch performances (“C’mon Talk” and “Streetlights”) can be found on YouTube.

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Photo By: Danielle Coloma, Freshman Taken January 2014

Location: Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull, CT. “I think it captures the serenity of the park perfectly, as well as the feeling of reflection that winter always brings me.” – Coloma

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The big winners of Oscar night

Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave

Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto in Dallas Buyers’Club

Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron for Gravity

Best Actor: Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyer’s Club

Best Adapted Screenplay: 12 Years a Slave

Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong’o in 12 Years a Slave

Best Original Screenplay: Her

Best Animated Feature: Frozen

Overall, there was nothing unexpected, which is a good thing, because it proved the awards were given to the right people. Some other highlights included John Travolta mispronouncing Idina Menzel’s name as ‘Adelle Dazeem,’ Ellen Degeneres ordering pizza as part of her monologue, and the 12 Years a Slave writer and director refusing to share congratulations with each other or shake the others hand.

Best Actress: Cate Blanchett in Blue Jasmine

By Scott Iwaniec Film Editor

Spring movie preview

By SCOTT IWANIEC

FILM EDITOR SIWAN1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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itchers and catchers reported last week for Major League Baseball. What does this mean? Spring is just around the corner, and we have just the thing to get you hyped for the spring movies.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier: This is Marvel’s next installment in their Avengers cinematic universe. In this film, Steve Rogers will learn to adapt to the 21st century and come to terms with the new world he has to live in and accept that his is gone. Anyone who’s been following knows he will be wearing a new “stealth” suit inspired by

early 2000s comics. According to Marvel, this film will be the lead-in to Avengers: Age of Ultron. Press screening reviews have been so positive; that Marvel has signed on the directors to a third Captain America film in phase three. Nothing but good news is coming from this film. It is a must see.

Godzilla: Starring Brian Cranston, from Breaking Bad, and Aaron Taylor Johnson, from Kick-Ass, Godzilla is the newest incarnation of the classic monster movie.

Not much is known about this film beyond what we know from the first trailer, which hit the web recently.

In it, we learn this is kindof a sequel to the idea of Godzilla, but isn’t a follow up to any film in particular.

To clarify: Godzilla has been

in hibernation; the U.S. tried to nuke him, but instead he awoke. This film has much more riding on its shoulders than just the pay check. With the mild success of Pacific Rim, which is highly critically acclaimed, Godzilla has the chance to capitalize on the giant monster craze and resurrect the genre. Its success can bring more giant monster/robot films in general such as Pacific Rim 2, King Kong, or possibly Voltron. Its failure will slam the nail on the coffin. This is a movie that can potentially change the future trends of films for the next few years.

X-Men Days of Future Past: This film has to be one of the most over marketed films in recent memory.

From the amount of photos leaked, put in magazines

Once again, Leonardo DiCaprio did not win, but honestly, he didn’t deserve it. It is an unpopular thing to say, but it is the truth; Matheew McConaughey gave us a better performance than DiCaprio did this year. There is no disputing that. Overall, it was a good year with a delightful host and satisfying results.

and interviews, this film is really building the anticipation. I only hope they don’t tire us out before we see the film. This film will cross the original X-Men films with the First Class cast in a time travel adventure based on a classic comic book story arc of the same name. This was originally thought to be the final X-Men movie before director Brian Singer revealed it’s actually the first in a new collection of films to continue the entire universe. We will be seeing XMen Apocalypse in 2016 and possibly a third Wolverine movie in the meantime. Wolverine is the key character in this whole thing; however Hugh Jackman’s body is beginning to age beyond the capabilities of the character.

Could this be the last time we see Jackman as Wolverine? Only time will tell, but I recommend we treasure this film like it is, because it very

well could be.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2: This is one of the more interesting films of the year because it’s attempting to repeat two cinematic feats.

1. Topping Spiderman 2 and 2. Create a cinematic universe. The reboot received generally positive reviews from fans and critics, but many still prefer the original Spiderman series. As the sequel, it is no question it will be compared to one of the greatest comic book films of all time: Spiderman 2. Does this HAVE to be as good as the classic Doc Oct film? Of course not.

But we need to see the trend of improvement from The Amazing Spider-Man. On top of that, this film is going to introduce villains such as Rhino, Electro, and the Green Goblin to eventually branch out to make Amazing Spider-Man 3and 4, Venom, and a Sinister 6 film. Safe

to say, there is a lot riding on the success of this film. We have already seen exciting trailers, but I fear it’s falling into the X-Men category of over marketing. I personally have avoided recent trailers because I fear they may give too much away. Many fans do suggest the film feels too over crowded with its countless Spider-Man villains, including Black Cat, but either way I cannot wait to see this film.

300 Rise of an Empire: This is Zack Snyder sequel to the eye-candy, testosterone-injected 300. Once again from the trailers we see nothing short of stunning and awing visuals. This is everything we have come to expect of Zack Snyder. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the original, but I am excited to see this film, and you should be too.

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Campaigning for USGA President, Treasurer, and Senator Positions for the next year has commenced. If you’re the student who complains about the student activity fee, or how USGA operates, make sure to pay attention to the nominees, and don’t forget to vote!

The various students and organizations who came together for the It Gets Better video made by David Janovsky and Connor Briggs was amazing. It’s great to see how our campus can really work together to make a difference in our school community.

Random power outages: I was hoping to grab some food before going to work, but Bartels was closed. Staff should’ve written down the code on the back of student’s ID cards and then charged them for the purchases later, like Jazzman’s was doing.

When teachers promise they will post something on Blackboard that night, but only do so several days later. With midterms, projects, and essays piling up now, delayed posts are inconvenient!

The Battery Charge

Spring Break is so close you can almost feel yourself not going to class for a whole week, but I hope you are going now to get midterms out of the way. Although the weather isn’t showing it, the semester is almost over, and when we come back, it’ll be nearly April.

Rest up these next few days fellow Chargers, we all deserve it.

Scope it Out! Here are this week’s events for SCOPE! Thursday, March 13: -Asian Letter Art & Name Painters, Bartel’s Programming Space from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

-Dance Game Night in the Moulton Lounge from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, March 14: -Weekly Movie: Secret Life of Walter Mitty in Lee 301 at 9 p.m.

This newspaper is recyclable!

Ask Melanie The Farewell

Relationships are very tough. They involve dedication, honesty, commitment, and love. They are tough, but they are so rewarding. When you build that connection between you and someone else it seems utterly unbreakable, and a bond like that is so precious to have. They can be straining at times and you’ll get into fights or disagreements and feel like it’s the end of the world, but it won’t be. If for some reason your relationship ends it can be heart breaking; you will probably cry a lot and a million questions will generate in your mind, but there will always be something else waiting around the corner. There are a million relationship clichés that you’ll be fed in a lifetime, but I’d like to give my outlook on the ones you hear the most.

“My heart skips a beat when I see you.” The number one cliché of all romance clichés on the market that sounds so entirely corny until you actually experience it. When you’re away from your special someone for so long and when you see them you literally lose your breathe for a minute and your body has this “I’m so in love,” reaction.

“Fluttering butterflies.” Even the manliest of all men can experience these when they’ve found the right person. These little skips and dances that happen in your stomach when you have that amazing first, second, and third kiss make you believe the person you are with could be the one. If you’re a gut-instinct kind of person like me, then you’ll go by these butterflies with the start of any relationship, and if the butterflies stop completely, you’ll know something is wrong. Not only can butterflies feel amazing, but they can also be a good indicator of where your relationship is heading.

“There are so many fish in the sea.” This is a statement that is very true but annoys me to my core. No one wants to hear that there are a million more options out there when they have just lost the one they love. Not to mention just because there are a million fish in the sea, doesn’t mean you want to catch them all. Some fish are worth leaving to swim on their own.

“They don’t deserve to see you cry.” While true, it is almost impossible to keep your emotions at bay when you have a broken heart. Though some people may tell you that your ex doesn’t deserve to see what they’ve done to you, I could argue that they do. If there was any real love there in the first place then being honest and wearing your emotions on your sleeve is the only way you can come to some sort of closure. Whether or not that closure is getting back together, or never speaking again, it’s good to let your ex know exactly where you’re at and how you’re feeling because chances are they could be feeling the same thing.

“This is the final Ask Melanie.” You’re right… this isn’t a cliché, but I wanted to find a clever way to roll into my closing statement. Unfortunately, this is the final Ask Melanie and I want to take this time to thank all of you for your amazing questions and letting me into your personal lives each week. I really hope that my column has helped at least some of you on your relationship journeys because college can be the hardest time to keep a healthy relationship going. At the end of the day you need unconditional love; from that comes trust, honesty, unspoken compromises, and everything that fuels a healthy relationship. I wish nothing but the best for all of your future romantic endeavors.

Love & Happiness.

-Melanie

March 12, 2014

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This Week in Sports

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WOMEN’S LACROSSE

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NCAA DIV. II EAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP

LACROSSE’S NEW BEGINNING The women’s lacrosse team is starting this season off as 12th in the nation.

By SEAN MALONE

SPORTS EDITOR SMALO1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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ast season, the women’s lacrosse team did not start off on the right foot.

This season, being ranked number 12 in the nation,

Coach Jen Fallon and the Chargers wanted to begin the season better than they did the last, and they did just that.

Like last year, the Chargers’ schedule began with a game against Molloy College, March 7. They found success at home facing Molloy in last season’s opener

winning 13-4. They found themselves in a similar game this time at Molloy. The game began with the Fisher sisters making the game a 2-0 lead after Marissa and Corinne scored the first two goals of the season for UNH. Molloy’s Casey Naab would score to cut the lead to 2-1, but UNH would blow

SPORTS EDITOR SMALO1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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In the first half the Chargers would out rebound Southern 23-19, as their play on the defensive glass would be the reason why they would come back down eight. However their poor shooting is the reason why Southern was able to keep pace with them, the Chargers as a team shot 39 percent in the first half from the floor, and a poor one of eight from three point range.

Read the full article at chargerbulletin.com

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The UNH men’s basketball team came into their first ever Northeast-10 Championship game a team on fire. They had beaten their previous two opponents by an average of over 22 points; however, they were facing Southern Connecticut State University, who they had lost to twice this season already.

The game began with SCSU taking an 18-10 lead early on, but UNH would not go away. Through grit and grinding they would slowly eat at the lead until they finally led for the first time since the 17:24 mark of the first half.

After some back and forth play with both sides holding the lead for short periods of time, Southern would have the final possession of the first half after a pair of free

throws made by Ashanti DePass. Jeff Atkins would stop Tylon Smith from driving to the rim after he killed the clock down to about six seconds left. Tylon kicked it out to Greg Langston who found himself across from two-time NE-10 Defensive Player of the Year, Eric Anderson. Langston was forced to back it out to 30 feet from the rim and throw up a prayer that would fall short, leaving the score at halftime 36-35 Southern.

ond half. She would score three goals and five assists on the Chargers monster run.

Molloy would finally end the run with Katie O’Brien scoring a goal with 10:26 remaining, but New Haven would hold Molloy to only one more goal for the remainder of the game while adding two more of their

own. The final score would be 15-3, Chargers.

Fisher and Campbell would score three goals apiece, while Campbell would also be the main facilitator adding five assists to her stat line, giving her eight points in the season debut.

Charger Chat

Chargers defense can’t get one more stop, fall to Owls 71-73.

By SEAN MALONE

the game open not long after that.

Thirteen seconds after Naab’s goal, Kathryn Campbell would score her first of three goals of the game.

Then, Campbell would score again three minutes later to start a UNH 11-0 run to put the Chargers up 13-0 that would continue into the sec-

WOMEN’S LACROSSE TEAM (PHOTO/CHARGER ATHLETICS)

This week, Sports Editor Sean Malone sat down with Charger’s baseball head coach, Chris Celano. Coach Celano is entering his third season as head coach of the Chargers and is looking to repeat with UNH as NE10 Champions again.

By SEAN MALONE

SPORTS EDITOR SMALO1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Sean Malone: You lost a lot of talented players from last season; on offense, you lost Stephen Clout and Joe Romanelli. How do you plan on replacing those players in the lineup and on the field?

Chris Celano: I think it will be a challenge; they were staples in the lineup since I got here two years ago. The right field situation will be a combination of Chris DeMorais who was our DH last year and is fully healthy this year and will be able to get out there and play the outfield. There are a couple of freshmen in the mix as well, Eddie Tamarro and Rob Petrillo, that could

see time as well. We also have Senior Timmy Geer who could mix in for time in right field. Behind the plate, I think it will be a mixture of Jason Lewicki who was our set up man last year but as everybody knows is also very good back there behind the plate and sophomore TJ Riccio who did get some time last year behind Joe. He will also figure in and we’ll see how that plays out.

SM: Jason Lewicki is interesting because seeing him last year as the set up man and the kind of season he had, I thought he was right in line to take over for Peter Jay, one of the pitchers that left, as the closer. He had an ERA of zero by the end of last season. Why take him out of the bullpen when you are losing a great reliever in

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Peter Jay? CC: To be honest we are not going to. [Jason Lewicki] is going to get the first crack at closing. I also can see him getting behind the dish. It is something we are going to have to manage, something we are going to have to strategically do. I think he can do both, [catch and close] we have kind of done it in the fall. This preseason [we] kind of really tried to do it, and get that experience before we start playing through practice and things like that.

Read the full interview at chargerbulletin.com

Postcards from Prato

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t has been a super exciting week here in Prato. Along with regular activities like soccer, movie night, family dinner and game night, we had our conversation exchange where we got to meet a lot of local Italians around our age and talk to them for an hour to practice our language skills. They are all so friendly; they added us on Facebook and now invite us around Prato for gelato, pizza, bowling or anything else they like to do.

It’s really exciting to spend a night having fun and getting to know local people and ask questions.

Teaching at the local school also started in our individual groups. Each group gets a different class at a specific time and gets to either help them with what they are doing or present on something related to American culture or our majors. The students are all very eager to learn and it is amazing how well they speak English at 16, while they are still learning five other languages. One student I talked to told me she preferred German. I wish I was fluent in five languages now, but at 16 that would be crazy!

I think the most fun we’ve had though was our trips this week; we went on an excursion to Lucca on Friday, where we walked around the town and saw the cathedral and the churches that have been changed into galleries and other things. We also got to rent bikes and pedal cars to ride on the walls around the city; some students climbed a tower in the middle of the city and got amazing photos, while other students got to see parts of Italian operas performed. It was a beautiful day; the rain cleared up and the sky was clear.

On Sunday some students joined Kevin to Viareggio to see the Carnevale celebration.

Viareggio is right on the beach and it was actually quite warm out, so it was a perfect day to sit outside and watch the parade. Everyone dressed up in costumes or wore masks and wigs. They threw confetti and silly string all over the place and tossed candy to the kids waiting in their costumes and blast music. People were dressed up like minions from Despicable Me, characters from The Simpsons, clowns, Disney Princesses, Pokemon, M&M’s, animals, and mimes, and a lot of families and couples even coordinated their costumes. The parade floats are huge; they move, people dance and jump off them, and all have different messages. One poked fun at the politicians, and another

A FLOAT FROM THE CARNEVALE CELEBRATION IN VIAREGGIO, ITALY (CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO/SAMANTHA HIGGINS).

was about the internet. Some have very strong messages, but they are delivered in such a fun way. It was an experience I will never forget.

This week is Midterm week, which will lead right into Spring Break, so we have a busy week ahead now too. A lot of us are planning big trips for next week all over the place, and I am in the process of booking a trip for Easter Weekend in addition to Spring Break. Travelling here is so much easier than in the U.S.; it’s much cheaper and there is so much more to see so close to where we are.

After seeing Lucca and Viareggio this week, plus realizing we are halfway through our time in Italy, I am antsy to see more of the world and I don’t want to come home. The people here are family now; I want to see more of what there is around here. While I haven’t left yet, I already miss Italy.

Samantha Higgins is spending a semester abroad at UNH’s Prato, Italy satellite campus. Follow her adventures this semester!

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