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Libya Action Could Last ‘a while,’ Official Says
of heavy fighting last week — though now had been abandoned ASSOCIATED PRESS –––––––––––––––––––––––––– by regime forces. There, a power station hit by shelling on ThursZWITINA, Libya – The inter- day was still burning, its blacknational military intervention in ened fuel tank crumpled, with Libya is likely to last “a while,” a flames and black smoke pouring top French official said Monday, out. echoing Moammar Gadhafi’s warning of a long war ahead as rebels, energized by the strikes on their opponents, said they were fighting to reclaim a city under siege from the Libyan leader’s forces. Burned-out tanks and personnel carriers littered the main desert road leading southwest from Benghazi, the rebel’s capital in the east of the country — the remains of a pro-Gadhafi force that had been besieging the city Oil prices held above $102 a until it was pounded by interna- barrel after the second night of tional strikes the past two nights. allied strikes in the OPEC nation Rebel fighters in Benghazi raised fears of prolonged fighthad now pushed down that high- ing that has already slowed Libway to the outskirts of the city yan oil production to a trickle. of Ajdabiya, which pro-Gadhafi Henri Guaino, a top adviser forces have surrounded and to the French president, said two been pounding with artillery and nights of bombing runs and misstrikes since last week. The reb- sile attacks had hobbled Libya’s els swept into the nearby oil port air defenses, stalled Gadhafi’s of Zwitina, just northeast of the troops and all but ended attacks city, which was also the scene on civilians. A cruise missile late By RYAN LUCAS & HADEEL AL-SHALCHI
Sunday blasted Gadhafi’s residential compound near his iconic tent, and fighter jets destroyed a line of tanks moving on the rebel capital. It was not known where Gadhafi was when the missile hit Sunday, but it seemed to show
election of a new Pope in 1978. As white smoke rose from the –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sistine Chapel’s chimney, John Paul II came out onto the balThe Vatican kicked off the cony, greeted by the cheers of countdown to the beatification thousands gathered in St. Peof Pope John Paul the II with a ter’s Square. Speaking Italian, By ELIZABETH OLZINSKI STAFF WRITER
YouTube video of his first papal speech. The video, a series of clips from the first year of his 27-year pontificate, featured his famous first papal speech in which he asked the crowd to correct him if he made any mistakes while speaking Italian. The first clip in the video shows then-Cardinal Karol Wojtyla entering the Vatican for the
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he broke tradition and addressed the crowd, saying, “if I make mistakes, if I make mistakes you will correct me.” John Paul was one of the most popular popes in the history of the Catholic Church, and also one of the most travelled. He visited 129 countries during See VATICAN page 7
plies. With the roads still sprinkled with debris, transporting –––––––––––––––––––––––––– resources and other foreign aid has proven to be cumbersome. Called “a great test for all of “I have no words to express my the people of Japan” by Japanese feelings. I lost my mind. We will Prime Minister Naoto Kan, the have to start from zero,” one lo9.0-magnitude earthquake and cal, Hidemitsu Ichikawa, said subsequent tsunami that ravaged about his destroyed home. In adJapan on March 11 have painted dition to the lack of resources, By LIZ DE LA TORRE STAFF WRITER
visions of destroyed homes and echoed stories of homelessness, AN AP PHOTO fear, and panic within the people. Swallowing farming districts that he is not safe. Guaino, asked how long the and cities in northeastern Jaallied efforts would continue, re- pan, the tsunami also cautioned the Pacific coasts of North and plied simply: “A while yet.” The U.N. resolution authoriz- South America, as well as Haing international military action waii. Currently, the death toll in Libya not only sets up a no-fly in Japan has reached 7,500 with zone but allows “all necessary another 2,611 people wounded measures” to prevent attacks and 11,700 missing. Since the natural disasters, on civilians. Since the airstrikes began, the number of civilians thousands of people have been fleeing Libya has decreased as evacuated while others remain See LIBYA page 5 in shelters and have little or no access to food, water, electricity, gasoline, and medical sup-
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Death Toll Climbs in Wake of Japan’s Disasters
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the “near freezing” weather in Japan is exacerbating health concerns. Kazuhiro Fujino, Captain from the Maritime Self-Defense force, agrees: “There is no medicine. Nothing. My biggest fear is that a flu epidemic is going to break out. There would be little we could do to stop it. It would take many more lives.” But perhaps, the biggest obstacle complicating the recovery process is the nuclear concerns surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which was severely struck and affected by the
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The First-Year Success Center is Here to Help! By ISAAK KIFLE STAFF WRITER
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Despite orientation and the various programs made available to students at the university, many students want an additional resource to aid in their transition to college. Whether this involves having a mentor to serve as an additional source of support, receiving some coaching on how to manage yourself in college, a few additional programs to attend when not in class, or even just having a place to do homework in between classes, many students take these small things into consideration when evaluating how satisfying their overall experience at UNH is. To ensure that those additional resources are provided, the FirstYear Success Center was created. The First-Year Success Center, located in Maxcy Hall Suite 106, directly underneath the Office of Academic Services, was established to provide additional academic, social, and personal support through programming,
student success coaching, firstyear mentors, and the First-Year Call Center. Felecia Edwards, the director of the center, explains that the university decided to take an approach “more pro-
runs many of the programs put on by the center. From there, the First-Year Success Center began working with faculty from different departments and bringing UNH students to the team.
active than reactive” by creating the center to foster the academic growth of students and connect them to faculty, staff, and university resources that can support their success. It began with Edwards for the fall 2010 semester, until Aschlee Cole joined at the end of September as a Student Success Coach, who also
Student Success Coaching consists of a series of personalized one-on-one meetings tailored to the needs of the student, which could include time management, goal setting, connecting with professors, and other topics relevant to the student. The First-Year Call Center helps See SUCCESS page 7
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USGA & More
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USGA President’s Corner Fellow UNH students, Be on the lookout for the USGA Elections campaign “Gift cards for Ballots.” The USGA will be passing out $5 gift cards to Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Dunkin Donuts throughout the voting period. In order to receive one of these gift cards, you must be one of the first 500 students to cast a ballot in the Bartels Student Center. Voting will be on March 29 -31. Don’t miss out! The annual Alumni Scholarship Ball will be held this year on Saturday, April 16 in the David Beckerman Recreation Center. The USGA has purchased a table for this year’s event and we would like to invite all UNH students. If you are interested in attending this event, please send an e-mail to me at USGAPresident@newhaven.edu by April 1 at 5:00 p.m. In your email, please answer the following question: What is your involvement at UNH, and how would you benefit from attending this scholarship ball? Please keep in mind you can only attend if you are 21 years of age or older. I encourage students who have any questions about UNH or how to get involved to come visit the USGA offices located on the third floor of Bartels Hall. Anytime of the day, you can find students who will be able to answer your questions or help you in any way they can. As always, if you have any concerns, log onto www.chargervoice.com and “Let your voice be heard.” Have a great week, Scott Kazar USGA President USGAPresident@newhaven.edu
Organization Spotlight: Delta Phi Epsilon
By Joann Wolwowicz
The Gamma Epsilon chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon at the University of New Haven was founded on May 12, 2007. From 25 strong, independent women who sought to expand Greek life at the university came an organization of 60 unique women who now live by their founding principles of justice, sisterhood, and love. Living by their motto, “Esse Quam Videri – to be rather than to seem to be,” the sisters are greatly involved both on campus and throughout the community, actively participating and encouraging service to both the community and society as a whole. Their philanthropies include The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD), and the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. In the fall, the ladies put together their annual Deepher Dude competition to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Additionally, in the spring, they plan their “Healthy Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week,” to remind everyone that you should “measure your heart and not your waist.” With 14 new members this semester, the lovely ladies of Delta Phi Epsilon continue to grow in numbers, while providing their members with positive experiences and opportunities for personal growth and leadership. Not only do they enhance the talents, strengths, and skills of their members, but they also prepare them to contribute to the world in the future.
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SCOPE It Out!
by Michelle Morra
Vacationstayus! (Wave of my wand) And…..nothing. So, I am not a wizard, but I tried to make Spring Break last longer. But everyone has to go back to classes and clubs and whatever else it is you guys do. Although, with all the great events going on here on campus, who wants the break to last longer? We should want to have fun and hang out with friends. Yeah I know. Somehow Spring Break will always win the fun battle, but there have been some really great events going on to fill in the gap between classes before break and more to fill the gap between now and summer vacation. All the SCOPE Committees have been hard at work planning great events before break and working even hard to plan events for after break. As always, Film had picked some movies to play in Bartels; the movie before break was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. After the amazing response for the Harry Potter Movie Trip that SCOPE and Twisted Thursdays put together in November ,there was no way we were going to pass up the opportunity to bring it to campus. We had amazing turn outs both nights it played, and some people even came twice. Now everyone can’t wait until the second part comes out this summer. I can’t wait to see the lines for that. And the last movie that Film showed before break was The Tourist, starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Depp plays an innocent tourist when Jolie purposely crosses his path and gets him involved in her “business.” Unfortunately, because of break, Film could only show the movie once, but they have more great movies for after break. They will be showing Tron, Little Fockers, How Do You Know, and more. Stayed tuned for more great movies! The week before break was also a good week for Weekend Programming. A lot of students came out to the Mardi Gras Party on Friday and to the Biggest Loser Speaker on Saturday. On Friday, before students went to the second showing of the Harry Potter movie, they came out for Weekends taco bar, tiki bar, piñata, and of course mask decorating. The Mardi Gras Party was a complete success; the alcohol free margaritas and the taco bar went like hot cakes and the masks that students decorated were beautiful. On Saturday, Amanda from Season 8 of the Biggest Loser was here on campus talking about her struggle with weight and her time on the show. She inspired a lot of students to get on the right track, and the prizes that Weekends, with the cosponsorship of Late Night Programming and Charger Rec, gave away gave some students a head start. If you thought that the events for the first half of the semester were good, just wait until after break; they have new events planned like Quidditch and What the Puck? There are also trips to Six Flags and more. So come back for more! Also before break was this month’s Beanhouse full of St. Patrick’s Day surprises. The food was all Irish themed; there was Irish soda bread and Lucky Charm rice crispy treats. The school talent was still fantastic. Everyone that played or sang was amazing and really showed what great talent this school has. There will be more talent featured at the last Beanhouse of the year in April; you don’t want to miss it. Events coming up next week: Friday – PJ Party with Stuff-A-Bear and Ice Cream Programming Space at 6:00 p.m. Saturday – Double Dare in the Quad from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Evasons in the Alumni Lounge at 6 p.m. Comedy Week: Monday – Comedian Tim Young in Alumni Lounge at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday – Little Fockers in Bartels Café at 9:00 p.m. with some great prizes Wednesday – Comedian Arvin Mitchell in Bartels Café at 9:00 p.m. Thursday – Caricaturist in Programming Space at 12:30 p.m. Friday – Trip to the Comedy Club at 5:30 p.m. Saturday – Comedy Roast of Jen Cross in Alumni Lounge at 9:30 p.m.
Health and Fitness by Melanie Rovinsky
The Best Time to Exercise: AM or PM?
Do you prefer to roll out of bed and into your running sneakers, or would you rather hit the gym after class and work? Although most experts agree that the time of exercise is not nearly as important as the consistency, others believe timing plays a more important role. Burning Fat… Fast While most physical trainers do not recommend exercising on an empty stomach, it turns out that doing so actually burns the most fat. According to Forbes, if you cram in your cardio before your breakfast, your body will burn off its fat reserves. Working out in the morning also raises your heartbeat and metabolism for the entire day, which helps you burn more calories even in a resting state. Avoiding Injuries and Peaking Performance When it comes to determining the best time for exercise, many scientists and fitness experts call attention to circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are physiological and psychological changes that occur over a 24-hour period. These cycles trigger various functions in our bodies, from altering sleep patterns to regulating temperature. According to CNN Health, the most productive workout can be achieved during the afternoon, when the body is at its peak temperature. Dr. Michael Vitiello, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington, claims that maximum body temperature occurs between 2 and 4 p.m. Exercising in the late afternoon or early evening can boost your performance and lower your risk of injury because muscles are most flexible at this time of day. Everyday Routine Working out in the morning, before you can let life and the stresses that come along with it get in the way, leaves no time for excuses. Oftentimes, the most difficult part of working out is simply getting to the gym. If you wait until the end of the day to exercise, you allow yourself plenty of time to change your mind. Exercising too late at night can inhibit your body from sleeping. WebMD says that your body needs sufficient time to relax before it can fall asleep. Because exercise elevates your heart rate and temperature, along with releasing endorphins, working out late at night may keep you awake longer.
Did You Know? St. Patrick
by Joann Wolwowicz
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, and it is the religious feast day and the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which usually falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink, and feast on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives. There is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala. During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish people to Christianity during his captivity. To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelation-an angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission-to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland. Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick’s life became exaggerated over the centuriesspinning exciting tales to remember history has always been a part of the Irish way of life.
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Rival Tanks Deploy in Streets of Yemen’s Capital
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SANAA, Yemen – Rival tanks deployed in the streets of Yemen’s capital Monday after three senior army commanders defected to a movement calling for the ouster of the U.S.backed president, leaving him with virtually no support among the country’s most powerful institutions. Maj. Gen. Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, commander of the army’s powerful 1st Armored Division, was the most senior of the three commanders to join the opposition. He announced his defection in a message delivered by a close aide to protest leaders at the Sanaa square that has become the epicenter of their movement. Some of the tanks and armored vehicles deployed in the Sanaa square where protesters have been camping out to call for the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces opened fire from rooftops and killed more 40 demonstrators on Friday. Others were deployed at state TV, the Central Bank and the De-
fense Ministry. Saleh, who has cooperated closely with a U.S.backed offensive against his nation’s branch of alQaida, looked to be far closer to what analysts increasingly have called inevitable: a choice between stepping down after 32 years in power or waging a dramatically more violent campaign against his opponents. A senior opposition leader said contacts were underway with the president over a peaceful way out of the ongoing crisis. One option under discussion, he said, was for Saleh to step down and a military council takes over from him to run the country till presidential and legislative elections are held. The leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the contacts, declined to say how much progress the talks have made, but gave 48 hours as the likely timeframe for a breakthrough. Also Monday, Saleh sent his foreign minister to Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s powerful neighbor and the on-and-off backer of the Yemeni leader, with a message to King Abdul-
lah. The contents of the message were not known. At least a dozen tanks and armored personnel carriers belonging to the Republican Guards, an elite force led by Saleh’s son and one-time heir apparent, Ahmed, were deployed outside the presidential palace on Sanaa’s southern outskirts, according to witnesses. The deployment appeared designed to counter the presence of elements of the 1st Armored Division elsewhere in the city. All three officers who defected belong to Saleh’s Hashid tribe. A Hashid leader said the tribe, eager to keep the president’s job for one of its own, was rallying behind Maj. Gen. al-Ahmar as a possible replacement for Saleh. The leader spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject. Saleh has now lost support from every power base in the nation. He fired his entire Cabinet Sunday ahead of what one government official said was a planned mass resignation, a series of ambassador have quit in protest and Sadeq al-Ahmar, the chief
of the Hashid tribe, said Monday that he too was joining the opposition. Regional TV stations reported that dozens of army commanders and politicians were joining the opposition, but there was no immediate independent confirmation. Maj. Gen al-Ahmar has been close to Saleh for most of the Yemeni president’s years in power. He has close associations with Islamist groups in Yemen that are likely to raise suspicions in the West about his willingness to effectively fight al-Qaida operatives active in the country. He is a veteran of the 1994 civil war that saw Saleh’s army suppress an attempt by southern Yemen to secede. Al-Ahmar also fought in recent years against Shiite rebels in the north of the country. His defection to the opposition was welcomed by protesters, but the warm reception may not guarantee him a political career in a post-Saleh Yemen given his close links to the president. Popular among troops and viewed as a seasoned field commander, al-Ahmar also has widely been
seen as a rival to the president and his son, who saw him as a threat to him succeeding his father. Speaking to Qatarbased Al-Jazeera television from Sanaa, al-Ahmar said the death of scores of protesters at the hands of security forces on Friday made him decide to back the opposition after weeks of trying to mediate between Saleh and the protesters. “The demands of the protesters are the demands of the Yemeni people,” he said. “I can no longer fool myself, it is not the custom of men or tribes to do so.” The two other officers who announced their defection were Mohammed Ali Mohsen and Hameed al-Qusaibi, who both have the rank of brigadier. Yemen’s ambassadors to Jordan, Syria and parliament’s deputy speaker also announced Monday they were supporting the opposition, further undermining Saleh’s weakening authority. On Saturday, crowds flooded cities and towns across Yemen to mourn the dozens of protesters killed when Saleh’s security forces opened fire on the
demonstration in Sanaa. Saleh and his weak government have faced down many serious challenges, often forging fragile alliances with restive tribes to extend power beyond the capital, Sanaa. Most recently, he has battled a seven-year armed rebellion in the north, a secessionist movement in the south, and an al-Qaida offshoot that is of great concern to the U.S. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which formed in January 2009, has moved beyond regional aims and attacked the West, including sending a suicide bomber who came tried to down a U.S.-bound airliner with a bomb sewn into his underwear. The device failed to detonate properly. Yemen is also home to U.S.-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who is believed to have offered inspiration to those attacking the U.S., including Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who is accused of killing 13 people and wounding dozens in a 2009 shootout at Fort Hood, Texas.
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Bus Crash Kills 14 on 1-95 lane and he swerved to
By ELIZABETH FIELD STAFF WRITER
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A tour bus leaving the Mohegan Sun Casino was headed to China Town in New York City when the driver, Ophadel Williams, swerved, hitting a sign stanchion, slicing the bus in half. Fourteen people were killed and 19 were injured, 5 of them in critical condition. It was a grim scene in the outskirts of the Bronx where the crash occurred. Passengers had been decapitated, maimed, and trapped, bloody under the carnage of the bus. Captain James Ellson grimly stated, “It was a pile of humans, either still in their seats or on the floor, wrapped in the metal, wrapped in the wreckage. They were in the full length of the bus; from the front to the rear there were bodies. It was just a pile.” Captain Matthew Galvin added, “People were moaning and screaming for help. Some of the dead were tangled up with the living.” The 40-year-old bus driver, Orphadel Williams, told investigators at the scene that he lost control of the tour bus when a tractor-trailer entered his
avoid collision. After this occurred the bus toppled over and crashed into a support post for a highway exit sign. The post entered through the front window, literally slicing through the seated areas and detaching the roof all the way to the back tires. The tractor-trailer whose careless driving caused this deadly crash did not stop and has yet to be identified. Major Michael Kopy added, “We are conducting at this point as if, in fact, it is a criminal investigation.” In response to the accident, the National Transportation Safety Board has launched a thorough investigation to look into the crash. Over the past two years, World Wide Travel, operators of the crashed tour bus, has undergone 26 investigations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was cited five times, and has sustained two accidents involving injuries. This past Saturday, one week after the fatal crash, families of the victims held a prayer ceremony on the grassy area of the highway where their loved ones lost their lives just one week prior.
March 23, 2011 By LIANA TEIXEIRA STAFF WRITER
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Imagine a grand and prosperous civilization suddenly consumed by a ravenous ocean, burying an entire culture in a watery grave. No sign of it remains, only the silent waves drowning out the screams of its victims. We’ve all heard the story of Atlantis and its unexplained past—a ghost of history. The myth of ancient Atlantis is so intriguing that various explorers have attempted to uncover its secrets for centuries. Finally, in 2011, it appears
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Lost City of Atlantis Finally Found?
that Atlantis could indeed be found. Connecticut professor and archaeologist Richard Freund, who teaches at the University of Hartford, announced that he located Atlantis in southern Spain. Freund and his team investigated the mud flats surrounding the Doña Ana Park (one of the largest swamps in Europe) using satellites, underwater technology, and digital mapping in an attempt to find geological formations similar to those described in Plato’s dialogues. Legend says that Atlantis was overwhelmed by a tsunami thousands of years ago and disappeared into the ocean,
leaving only ruins. “This is the power of tsunamis,” Freund told Reuters. “It is just so hard to understand that it can wipe out 60 miles inland, and that’s pretty much what we’re talking about.” Previous researchers believed that Atlantis was located farther east near the Greek island of Santorini or the Italian islands of Sardinia and Cyprus, reports MSNBC. However, in 2009 and 2010, Freund and his expert team worked with Spanish archeologists and geologists to examine the remains of an ancient city discovered in southern Spain which dates back over 4,000 years. This,
Freund strongly believes, is the true location of Atlantis. However, the oceanic remains of Atlantis are not the only proof of its existence. The biggest clue towards the mystery of Atlantis is surprisingly not found underwater, but in central Spain. Freund and his team traveled to central Spain and studied “mysterious memorial cities built in the image of Atlantis,” which were most likely constructed by the tsunami survivors. Matching these ancient images to the geological formations found in Doña Ana Park would bring light to the world’s greatest mystery.
The fabled lost city of Atlantis has been a popular myth for thousands of years. Plato wrote about the city approximately 2,600 years ago and described it as “ an island situated in front of the straits which are by you called the Pillars of Hercules,” reports the University of Hartford. The “Pillars of Hercules” are modernly known as the Straits of Gibraltar of southern Spain. Is it a coincidence? Maybe or maybe not. Will this long and historical search for Atlantis finally come to an end? On Sunday March 13, the National Geographic Channel premiered the
new documentary Finding Atlantis, which follows Freund along with American, Canadian, and Spanish scientists in their search for Atlantis. Joining Freund is geophysicist Paul Bauman of Worley Parsons in Calgary Canada and geographer Phillip Reeder from the University of South Florida. Although there is no definitive proof that the Spanish ruins are Atlantis, reports FOX News, Freund is confident that the excavations and artifacts found in these marshlands are indeed the legendary city of Atlantis.
the signing anniversary Wednesday, administration officials will fan out across the country. Community commemorations that start Monday come as the health care battle moves to the states. Even states suing to nullify the law's requirement that most Americans carry health insurance are proceeding with building blocks of the new system. Families, small businesses and seniors are starting to feel the impact of dozens of insurance changes already in place. Interviews with people affected reveal it's not always clear-cut. In small-town Circleville, N.Y., Patti Schley says the law has made a dramatic difference. Her daughter Megan, 23, was out of college, going without insurance as she tried to launch a wedding photography business. Last summer Megan started getting sick and rapidly lost weight. Doctors diagnosed a serious digestive system disorder that would make her uninsurable. But her parents were able to get her into a highrisk insurance pool cre-
ated under the law, and this year Megan signed up for her father's workplace plan, under a provision extending coverage for adult children up to age 26. "As a mother of a sick child, you are concerned whether your kid is 4 or 24," said Schley, an office administrator. "We couldn't wait for this to kick in." Things are working out for the Schleys, but the high-risk pools that provided the initial lifeline for Megan are faltering. Nationally, the latest count shows fewer than 12,500 people signed up, mainly because of waiting periods and high premiums. Another mom with an uninsured daughter ran into a Catch-22 that illustrates the law's complexity. Mary Thompson of Overland Park, Kan., was sure the law would finally let them get 11-yearold Emily on the family's health insurance. Insurers had repeatedly rejected Emily due to a birth defect of the spine, surgically corrected when she was an infant. The law requires insurers to accept children regardless of preexisting health problems, a
safeguard that will extend to people of all ages in 2014. But because Emily's father is self-employed and the family buys its own coverage, things didn't work out as expected. Certain "grandfathered" plans selling individual coverage are exempt from the law's requirement to cover kids. The Thompsons' plan was one. That meant they would have to apply for a whole new policy, and the mother, a breast cancer survivor, was unlikely to be accepted. "We would have had to start over with me — and I can't start over," said Thompson. A social worker helped get Emily into Medicaid. In neighboring Missouri, an insurance company's campaign to get small businesses to sign up by taking advantage of new tax breaks has yielded mixed results. One of the chief promoters of the idea is Ron Rowe, an executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. With some 150 previously uninsured businesses offering new coverage, his
company's efforts earned the praise of Obama administration officials. But Rowe says many business owners found the math didn't work for them. "The longer this has been out in the marketplace, the less appealing it's been to small-business owners," he said. A typical employee with 10 workers would have to pay about $31,000 a year for health insurance and recover only 10 percent to 15 percent of that through the new tax credit. Rowe says his company is getting more interest from business owners by offering a cap on rate increases. No group is more sensitive to medical costs than senior citizens, whose votes are also critical to Democrats' chances in the 2012 presidential election. So far, alarms that Medicare cuts would compromise their care have not been borne out. But Democratic lawmakers engineered the cuts to take effect gradually, while new Medicare benefits are being provided up front. Topping the list this year is a 50 percent price cut on brand-name pre-
scriptions for Medicare recipients who fall into the coverage gap called the "doughnut hole." Daniel Wisniewski, a retired truck driver from Staten Island, N.Y., reckons that will reduce the price of one of his heart drugs from $234.99 a month to around $117. "I'm not much on politics, but I feel that that's got to help me," said Wisniewski, 69. "I worked and paid into Social Security for 55 years. When I was a kid I used to wash dishes in a bakery after school." Republicans say such gains will be temporary. For families, "any marginal benefits from this law are far outweighed by the heavy-handed intervention in their health care by Washington bureaucrats," said Sen. Orrin Hatch, RUtah. One of the principal authors of the bill, Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, says he laments not devoting more attention to cost control up front as lawmakers worked to expand coverage. "It gave detractors an opening," he said.
he said. “The balance has changed a lot. But proGadhafi forces are still strong. They are a professional military and they have good equipment. Ninety percent of us rebels are civilians, while Gadhafi’s people are professional fighters.” Rebel fighters descending from Benghazi met no resistance as they moved to the outskirts of Ajdabiya. In a field of dunes several miles (kilometers) outside the city, around 150 fighters massed. Some stood on the dunes with binoculars to survey the positions of pro-Gadhafi forces sealing off the entrances of the city. Ajdabiya itself was visible, black smoke rising, apparently from fires burning from fighting in recent days. “There are five Gadhafi tanks and eight rocket launchers behind those trees and lots of 4x4s,” said one rebel fighter, Fathi Obeidi, standing on a dune and pointing at a line of trees between his posi-
tion and the city. Ghadafi forces have ringed the city’s entrance and were battling with opposition fighters inside, rebels said. The plan is for the rebel forces from Benghazi “to pinch” the regime troops while “those inside will push out,” Obeidi said. New fighting also broke out Monday in Misrata, the last rebel-held city in western Libya, according to reports from Al-Jazeera and Al-Arabiya. In Cairo, a group of Libyans angry at the international intervention in their homeland blocked the path of U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon following his meeting at the Arab League on Monday. Ban had finished talks with the Arab League chief Amr Moussa and left the organization’s headquarters in Cairo to walk around nearby Tahrir Square, the centerpiece of Egyptian uprising that last month toppled Hosni Mubarak, when dozens
of Libyan protesters converged on him and his security detail. The Libyans, carrying pictures of Gadhafi and banners critical of the United States and United Nation, blocked Ban’s path, forcing him to return to the league and leave from another exit. The resolution makes Gadhafi’s forces potential targets for U.S. and European strikes. U.S., British and French planes went after tanks headed toward Benghazi, in the opposition-held eastern half of the country. On Sunday, at least seven demolished tanks smoldered in a field 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Benghazi, many of them with their turrets and treads blown off, alongside charred armored personnel carriers, jeeps and SUVs of the kind used by Gadhafi fighters. The U.S. military, for now at the lead of the international campaign, is trying to walk a fine line
over the end game of the assault. It is avoiding for now any appearance that it aims to take out Gadhafi or help the rebels oust him, instead limiting its stated goals to protecting civilians. Britain also is treading carefully. Foreign Secretary William Hague refused Monday to say if Gadhafi would or could be assassinated, insisting he would not “get drawn into details about what or whom may be targeted.” “I’m not going to speculate on the targets,” Hague said in a heated interview with BBC radio. “That depends on the circumstances at the time.” A military official said Air Force B-2 stealth bombers flew 25 hours in a round trip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri and dropped 45 2,000-pound bombs. What happens if rebel forces eventually go on the offensive against Gadhafi’s troops remains unclear.
Rebels defended their support of the international intervention into Libya — apparently feeling the sting of criticism from other Libyans and Arabs who warned the country could be divided or collapse into a civil war. “Libya will not turn into Somalia or Iraq. It will not be divided. We are battling — the Libyan people — are battling a gang of mercenaries,” Mohammed al-Misrati, a rebel spokesman in the stronghold of Misrata, told Al-Jazeera on Monday. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said late Sunday that the U.S. expects turn over control of the operation to a coalition headed by France, Britain or NATO “in a matter of days,” reflecting concern that the U.S. military was stretched thin by its current missions. Turkey was blocking NATO action, which requires agreement by all 28 members of the alliance.
Health Care Overhaul Taking Root in Divided Nation
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WASHINGTON – A year after President Barack Obama signed his health care overhaul, the law remains so divisive that Americans can't even agree on what to call it. Even so, it is taking root in the land. Whether it grows is another matter. Polls show that about 1 in 8 Americans believe they have been personally helped already, well before the main push to cover the uninsured scheduled for 2014. Still, issues of affordability and complexity guarantee ongoing problems, even if the Supreme Court upholds the landmark legislation that made health insurance both a right and a responsibility. Supporters call it the Affordable Care Act, a shortened version of the official title Democrats gave their massive bill. It may be better known as "Obamacare," the epithet used by Republicans seeking its demise. While Obama returns from Latin America on con’t from page 1
Libyans in particular wait out the rapidly changing situation, the U.N. refugee agency said Monday. It was a dramatic turnaround in Libya’s monthold upheaval: For 10 days, Gadhafi’s forces had been on a triumphant offensive against the rebel-held east, driving opposition fighters back with the overwhelming firepower of tanks, artillery, warplanes and warships. Last week, as rebels fell back, the stream of civilians crossing into Egypt alone reached 3,000 a day. Then, after the no-fly zone was imposed Friday, the number fell to about 1,500 a day, said UNHCR spokeswoman Sybella Wilkes. Mohammed AbdulMullah, a 38-year-old civil engineer from Benghazi who was fighting with the rebel force, said government troops stopped all resistance after the international campaign began. “They were running, by foot and in small cars,”
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If we don’t fight for our educational funding, who will?
What does the Connecticut Governor’s Budget Proposal mean to you? What do the proposed budget cuts to the Connecticut Independent College Student Grant Program (CICS) mean? What is going to change with the possible cuts to the Federal Pell Program? What is happening to the Federal Academic Competitiveness and SMART Grants? How am I going to be affected? This article will try and help you make sense of it all. Like many states, Connecticut is struggling with some of the most difficult economic times in its history. The Governor claims that his proposed budget is intended to create jobs and help grow the state’s economy. However by cutting the funding to the CICS grant program, he will directly impact the ability of Connecticut residents to receive a quality education and to be prepared to fill the jobs of tomorrow. The CICS program provides need-based aid to Connecticut undergraduates that are attending Connecticut private colleges. In the last year alone, 6,121 Connecticut students received CICS awards, and even then, the money provided by the program met only 78% of the statewide need. Could you imagine this program being cut by 25%? Do you know how many Connecticut students attending private schools would be affected by this reduction? If the program were to be cut by 25% in fiscal year 2012, then that means that 1,530 students would no longer receive a grant in the first year of the biennium budget. If it were to be cut by 50% in fiscal year 2013, then a total of 3,060 students would no longer receive an award in the second year. What does this mean for all University of New Haven students? If you are a UNH student your financial aid award may be greatly affected by these budget cuts. If the CICS program is no longer helping to meet the needs of Connecticut residents, then UNH will have to spread its limited funding further. This is not just an issue for Connecticut residents but it could affect the entire student body. However, the CICS grant program is not the only funding that may cause changes to financial aid awards next year. If you are a student receiving a Pell Grant, then it is important that you know about the scheduled cuts that are being proposed to the federal funding of this grant for the fall of 2011. The House proposed a bill to cut the Pell funding by 15%, which equates to a difference of about $845 a student. In a letter written to Congress by the president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) it was stated that, “Any changes to Pell funding at this point could disrupt, delay, or halt low-income students and families’ higher education aspirations.” In addition to the Federal Pell Grant proposed cuts, there are two other Federal grants programs that are being ELIMINATED this year. The Academic Competitiveness Grant (which was typically $750 for qualifying Freshmen and $1300 for qualifying Sophomores) and the National SMART grant (which was typically $4,000 to qualifying juniors and seniors) are no longer being funded. If you had these awards currently, you will no longer be eligible for them. It is important for all UNH students to understand the significant impact these budget cuts will have on the university community. It’s our job as the student body to stop these dramatic cuts. Providing financial aid to all eligible students will help them to achieve their dreams. Connecticut resident or not, all of these proposed cuts are going to affect your financial aid. Show the legislature and Governor that this funding is important to all University of New Haven students. Write a letter or e-mail and voice your opinion. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If we don’t fight for our educational funding, who will? The suggested text is as follows: Dear (Governor/Senator/Representative): I am writing you today on behalf of the University of New Haven to voice my deep concern for Governor Malloy’s proposed cut to the Connecticut Independent College Student (CICS) grant program in his biennium budget. The CICS grant program provides critical financial aid to Connecticut residents attending Connecticut independent colleges. The governor has proposed cutting this program by 25% in fiscal year 2012 and 50% in fiscal year 2013. At an average grant award of $3,828, the proposed cuts mean that 1,523 students will no longer receive a grant in the first year of the biennium and that 3,058 students will not receive one in the second year. As you are well aware, Connecticut is dealing with some of the most difficult economic times in its history. While the Governor says he is committed to passing a budget that creates jobs and helps to grow the state’s economy, this cut will directly impact the ability of Connecticut residents to receive a quality education and to be prepared to fill the jobs of tomorrow that will help pull our state out of the economic doldrums. Connecticut’s independent colleges award more than half of the degrees earned in key economic development areas such as engineering and related technology (70%), computer and information science (82%), and biological sciences (58%). Cutting off access to these programs will only hurt Connecticut’s chances at a quick economic recovery. Further, the state’s investment in financial aid to help Connecticut students attend independent colleges has a dramatic return on investment for the state. Connecticut independent colleges award nearly half of the degrees awarded in the state and more than half of the degrees received by minority students. At a cost to the state of only $1,615 per degree earned compared to approximately $45,238 per degree awarded by the public institutions of higher education, CICS grants represent a tremendous bang for the taxpayer buck! Cutting this program will force students to attend public institutions of higher education at a further cost to the state or to leave the state to earn their degree, which only perpetuates the damaging “brain drain” that Connecticut has been dealing with for years. Support students and higher education. Please don’t shortchange student financial aid in the biennium budget. Higher education is critically important to our economy and our future. Sincerely,
The relevant contact information is as follows:
Governor Dannel Malloy Office of the Governor State Capitol Hartford, CT 06106 Send emails to Governor Malloy through the online form at http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?a=3998&q=471348 or to his education staff person at michael.mandell@ct.gov . Chairs of Appropriations Committee: Rep. Toni Walker Appropriations Committee Legislative Office Building Hartford, CT 06106 Toni.Walker@cga.ct.gov Sen. Toni Harp Appropriations Committee Legislative Office Building Hartford, CT 06106 Harp@senatedems.ct.gov
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earthquake and tsunami. Following the earthquake, radiation was released, and the tsunami engulfed the generators essential to keep water pumping in order to cool the reactors and prevent any nuclear meltdowns. According to reports, radiation levels peaked at 20 millisieverts per hour whereas typi-
Chairs of Higher Education Subcommittee of Appropriations Committee: Rep. Roberta Willis Higher Education & Employment Advancement Committee Legislative Office Building Hartford, CT 06106 Roberta.Willis@cga.ct.gov Senator Andrew Maynard Legislative Office Building, Room 2300 Hartford, CT 06106 To email, use online form at: http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/Maynard-mailform.html To find the contact information for your respective state legislators: Go to http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/CGAFindLeg.asp. You will be able to enter your address and get a contact for your individual senator and representative.
Death Toll Climbs in Wake of Japan’s Disasters cal residents are naturally exposed to 3 millisieverts per year. The government has urged people to stay away from the plant and be examined for radiation exposure. China, Russia, and people in Japan have already accumulated potassium iodide pills, used to safeguard the thyroid gland in case of exposure
which is highly sensitive to radiation. However, the Japanese Health Ministry revealed radiation levels in milk and spinach from farms nearby the Fukushima Plant, but were small enough to not pose any health dangers. It was also indicated that radioactive iodine was discovered in drinking water on March 17, but later testing
showed that the level had declined. As of now, tests are being conducted on other foods, and food shipments are being ordered to stop if they are contaminated with radiation. The situation in Japan as it stands right now is very fragile with hysteria rampant as “people are exhausted from the earthquake, tsunami, and now
the fear of radiation. It [is] so far beyond anything we ha[ve] ever experienced,” Masaaki Tashiro, Principal of Koyo High School, states. Despite the problems Japan is facing, an outpour of relief aid and support has come from 114 countries and over 24 international organizations, not to mention donations from
schools and celebrities. Confident and determined in Japan’s resurgence, Kan declares, “We don’t have any room to be pessimistic. We are going to create Japan again from scratch. We should face this challenge together.”
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LibGuides: Helping You Find the Right Information
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It’s almost midway through the spring semester, and I’m sure all of you have begun your research for your midterm and final projects. But just in case you haven’t, the Library wants to make sure that you are aware of all the resources available through the Library to assist you with your research needs. Remember, random websites, including Wikipedia, may appear to have accurate information, however, you can’t always trust these sites to be reliable or up to date. These websites do not necessarily have
people verifying the information, and these sources can be written by anyone (really, we mean anyone). Just because it is found on the web does not mean that the information is correct. The resources found in the Library and produced by the Library staff will help ensure that you are using valid, accurate, credible information. One of these resources is LibGuides, which help you find resources and information specific to a topic or class. With a collection of over 70 and growing, these subject guides cover an array of academic subjects: from Forensic Science, to style Citation Guides, to un-
derstanding basic search techniques, and they now include video tutorials to further assist users. Each LibGuide demonstrates how to find appropriate books in the library, how to select the correct electronic databases to find journal articles, useful links to additional websites, and other useful tips and suggestions from the Librarians. There is even a LibGuide titled “Evaluating Websites for Academic Research,” that provides information on what makes a website reliable and trustworthy to use for your academic research. Most of these research guides now contain customized video tutorials
The First-Year Success Center is Here to Help!
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create a more welcoming environment for new students by having student call center representatives contact them twice a semester, provide information regarding upcoming events, and answer any questions and concerns they may have. The First-Year Mentor Program pairs first-year students with upperclassmen mentors that serve as an additional source of support and information to help in the ongoing college transition process. Most recently, a student advisory committee was established to help suggest new ideas for programming and services, as well as how to improve existing ones. As for programs, Acshlee Cole notes that, while there wasn’t much done in the fall semester as a result of the center just being established, they have started the spring 2011 semester “with a bang,” and have already held many programs in February and
March, with more coming in April. Although the First-Year Success Center’s “family,” consisting of staff and frequent visitors is still growing, feedback from all sides is positive. Mohammed Vahora, a freshman who utilizes the center as a study space, says he’s had an overall great experience thanks to the small and cozy space and personal and friendly staff; “it makes you feel like you’re at home.” Upperclassmen Cassie Elefante, who works as a call center representative, enjoys the experience of talking to students and being a “resource to students who may not be comfortable elsewhere.” Diane Russo of the English Department explains that the center is a “tremendous opportunity for faculty to help students” by referring them when they don’t have all the resources the students need, in addition to being a place where students may be more willing
to discuss their problems as they may sometimes be hesitant to speak with their professors. Still, Felecia Edwards wants to expand and ensure that everyone is aware of the First-Year Success Center and the services it offers. To date, they have already worked and co-sponsored programs with the Center for Career Development, the Office of Financial Aid, the Education and Biology Departments, the Office of Residential Life, the Office of Student Activities, and Visit New Haven and the City of West Haven. They are, however, eager to work with any additional offices and departments and even student organizations that are interested. She also wants to clear up some existing misconceptions about the center, such as that all of its services are exclusively for first-year students: “we never turn anyone away.”
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them for relevant academic sources. Remember, just like our collection of databases, LibGuides can be accessed 24 hours a day through the Library homepage. As a member of the UNH community, please feel free to suggest topics for guides that you think the Librarians should create. Faculty can also make use of this great resource by working with the Librarians to develop course guides that can used as a resource for students. Some professors have already taken advantage of this service, and LibGuides have been created specifically for their class. These particular
guides contain resources and links to assist students with their assignments and readings. Find our collection of LibGuides by selecting “Guides” from the UNH library homepage (http://www.newhaven. edu/library) or by going directly to http://libguides. newhaven.edu. If you have any questions or need help accessing or using LibGuides, please stop by the Library’s Information Desk, call the Information Desk at (203) 932-7189, or email us at libraryhelp@ newhaven.edu.
Calls for John Paul to his pontificate and could be canonized began immespeak fourteen languages, diately after his death, with including Italian, Latin, shouts of “Santo Subito!” and Polish, his native lan- or “Sainthood immediguage. He beatified 1,340 ately!” at his funeral mass. people and canonized 483 On December 19, 2009, saints, the most for any his successor, Pope Benepope. The pontificate of dict XVI, proclaimed John John Paul was the second- Paul “venerable,” which is longest in church history; two steps away from being only Pope Pius IX served canonized. longer. Also, he is the only The beatification is set Polish Pope. to take place on May 1,
and it is the final step before John Paul could be canonized a saint. It is expected to be a morale booster for the church, which is under much scrutiny because of the recent clerical abuse scandals. Some believe that the scandals, which occurred during John Paul’s papacy, have tarnished his otherwise memorable legacy.
with voice instructions on how to search, find, and access sources specific to each topic. Each demonstration shows and describes how to perform an actual search with specific examples in each subject area. The Librarians have also created a new section titled, “Library Skills,” that teaches patrons how to access and utilize the library’s resources. Stuck trying to do research late at night and not sure how to access the journal articles available through the Library? One of our guides, “Databases Demystified,” contains step by step directions on selecting relevant databases based on your topic and how to search
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A first-choice database for peer-reviewed articles from leading journals in all subject areas. It includes content from over 12,000 publications, over half of which are available full-text in PDF or HTML format. This is supplemented with material from major newspapers, reference books, news transcripts, NPR broadcasts, podcast audios, and more. Millions of articles from 1980 to present, with daily updates. Numerous search and save options are available as well as citation-management assistance. Criminal Justice Research Discussion
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This session will give an overview of our criminal justice and law enforcement resources, as well as recommended websites. Agenda databases below to be introduced and reviewed selectively as time permits and as attendees request: - Criminal Justice Abstracts: Indexes books, journals, dissertations, reports, and documents; - Criminal Justice Periodicals: U.S. and international journal and trade publications; - FORENSIC/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE: Nearly 200 fully searchable handbooks; - The Psych Trio: Searched together these databases cover the content of 1100 periodicals, plus books, dissertations, conference proceedings, and more. Tuesday, JSTOR Learn how to use this database which offers a searchable archive April 5 of over one thousand leading academic journals across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as select monographs and other materials valuable for academic work.
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Crisis Response
the proper time to move on actually is. As a first world ––––––––––––––––––––– country, I feel that our nation and othEvery time a large scale ers frequently fall disaster occurs, for the short of promises most part, the rest of the to aid others in diworld responds by offer- sasters. ing aid in some way or A prime exanother. Whether through ample of falling funding, manpower to short in relief efhelp with recovery, or the forts came with contribution of equipment the disastrous and supplies, global aid earthquake that can greatly help an ail- happened in Haiti ing nation. However, with in January 2010. the short attention span Initially the world of mainstream media and was greatly conthe general population, it cerned and for is easy to forget what was good reason; the happening a few days ago, country had been let alone what was happen- devastated, and there was ing a few weeks or months an estimated death toll of ago. While it is inevitable over 200,000. In addition that we will move on even- to many groups sending tually, the question that aid workers to Haiti, nuarises in my head is when merous countries com-
piled funds to send to pay for supplies, care, and in-
into the swing of things with homework, tests, and projects. Since we are more than half of the way through the semester, it’s time to really get in gear on those midterms, second or third tests, and final projects that we forgot about as soon as they were mentioned in January. Alright, now where did I put my motivation? So to start of the week, I was hoping that the weather would continue to be bright and cheery to keep me moti-
vated on my first day back. But as luck would have
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I hope that everyone had a fantastic spring break. Even if you didn’t get to go somewhere tropical and warm, I hope it was still a nice break from school, work, and stress. I know that it was for me. The best part was that there were many days of beautiful weather. We even had a 70° day, which was much needed after all of this cold weather and snow. It was a sad day when break officially ended, and it was time to come back to school. That just meant that it was time to get back
frastructure repair; however, almost across the board, these funds were held up in their respective countries by bureaucracy, and all of the pledged funds were not
delivered. Conversely, the aftermath of the February 2010 Chilean earthquake was handled in a much more organized and successful way. While Chile is a more stable country compared to Haiti and the overall impact of the quake was much smaller (confirmed fatalities were listed as 521), the pledges that countries made were largely upheld. While I know that the delivery of all pledged aid to Haiti would not have completely resolved the disaster without a hitch, I doubt that the aid would not have helped improved conditions faster. To close, I want to touch on the current situ-
ation in Japan where three crises, an earthquake, a tsunami, and a damaged nuclear plant, are all issues simultaneously. Although all figures are currently preliminary as so many people are still missing, as of March 20, police in Japan estimate the death toll to be over 18,000. It is still too early to tell whether aid will fall off sooner than it should; however, Japan has said that 128 countries and 33 international organizations have offered assistance. The greatest issue that I see potentially arising is distraction from Japan by the events in the Middle East and North Africa, Libya in particular. If outside involvement in Libya lasts longer than planned, down the road when Ja-
pan still needs aid, their request may fall on deaf ears if other countries are too tied up in a conflict in another country. I expect that since Japan is a more developed country, and since they provide many important products to the rest of the world ranging from automobiles to computer chips, they will have no shortage of aid. Hopefully in the future, the world as a whole will look at disasters of all sizes and in all countries, whether developed or undeveloped, and be willing to not only help in the immediate aftermath, but deliver on all promises made throughout the recovery as well.
year. And to make matters worse, it decided that the first day of spring was the perfect time for it to snow. You could just see the joy in people’s faces as they walked outside in the cold. Not the best way to start off the spring. There goes my motivation again. Hopefully most of you are faring well in the school work department. However, there is still time to catch up on all of that work. Make use of the library. It is the perfect place to go if you are looking for a place with no distractions. Believe it or not, you will get more done if you actually sit down and try to avoid all
distractions. Give it a try. An assignment that usually takes you three hours to complete might actually end up taking you only an hour. You wouldn’t believe how much of your time a distraction, such as Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, etc. can take up. You can literally lose hours a day. Lastly, since we are winding down the school year, we are also winding down the time we have to make sure we are doing the best we can do in all of our classes. If there is a class that you are not doing so well in, please make use of the resources here on campus to help you out. Speak to your teachers,
do some extra studying, go seek help in the Center for Learning Resources, and keep up on all of your assignments. You do not want your final grade to be a surprise, especially if it is not a pleasant one. Let’s try to keep the procrastination to a minimum and the distractions on hold. Good luck on those projects. I know I myself have a few major papers to write. How many days until summer vacation? Hopefully they go by fast and we can enjoy another well deserved break.
First Day of Spring Blues
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I don’t know about all of you, but I had a rather fabulous vacation. It was full of The weather has been beautiful, but as soon as we get back we get grey skies travel, friends, food, and making maple syrup (a time consuming, yet very reward- and snow flurries. It’s almost as if it is a sign from the gods themselves that we ing enterprise). I just hope everyone else had as good of a vacation as I did, and shouldn’t be back at school. We should instead be frolicking in fields of pansies that we are all ready to buckle down and get back to classes. to honor them in all their omnipotent glory (or whatever you do to pay homage to a god). Elections are coming up for a whole plethora of things, so make sure to keep your eyes open and get out there and meet the candidates!!! I have heard more and more people lately complaining because they got in trouble for doing something, and now they are saying that whoever reported them is “after them.” Well people, that’s just not true. You’re just bad, and you should feel bad.
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I know there are a lot of authority figures out there who get a bad rap, and one type in particular catches my eye: the resident assistants. The RA’s are always being blamed for having it out with particular individuals. Well guess what. If you are getting caught multiple times, the problem lies with you. Here is the thing people, if you do something wrong, you have to suffer the consequences of it. I know what you’re thinking; “Josh your just a goody-goody who never gets in trouble.” However, that is wrong, because I have been written up and had to suffer the consequences too. But in my situation, I admitted to my crime and faced the consequences with some dignity. You should try it sometime. It’s not so bad to actually act like an adult.
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By Courtney Faber Word of the week: fug (fugg) n. an odorous emanation, especially, the stuffy atmosphere of a poorly ventilated space. adj. fuggy. v.i. to loll indoors in a stuffy atmosphere. v.t. to make fuggy. Fact of the week: There are twice as many kangaroos in Australia as there are people. The kangaroo population is estimated at about 40 million. Did they seriously just say that? “Wal-Mart… do they like make walls there?” –Paris Hilton Weekly Thought: The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. –Jimmy Johnson
Edible Opinions Local Restaurant Picks
By Kait Richmond & Shawn Tremblay
Spring break is over, and we’re in the final stretch of the semester. It’s time to actually do those big projects that your professors have been talking about since January. Sometimes we all want to forget the stress momentarily and head out for a relaxing dinner with a drink. We’ve both chosen our favorite places for an all-around good meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to take on the rest of the semester. Kait’s Pick The Southport Brewing Company, or SBC, has become my go-to spot on the nights when I can’t make up my mind about where to eat. The first time I visited SBC, I immediately liked it because the cover of the menu reads, “Break the Chains. Eat Globally, Drink Locally.” The inside of the menu is even better. My favorite dish from the start has been the turkey burger. It comes on a roll with roasted peppers, provolone, and what I consider to be the “icing on the cake,” onion mayo. I also recently tried the pesto chicken wrap; it includes prosciutto, roasted peppers, melted mozzarella, arugula pesto, and chicken. It tasted ridiculously fresh and was just as good when I ate the other half for lunch the next day. For those of you who prefer red meat, SBC has a good selection of regular burgers, and a lot of them have a fun twist, like the pretzel burger. There are also steaks on the menu and a special slow roasted prime rib served on the weekends. If you’re a vegetarian or just not feeling like meat, there are nine salads to choose from (some have meat, but SBC is always happy to remove what you don’t want). For a bigger meal, you can also get a salad and half pizza. There are the regulars like cheese and margarita, but also loaded potato and salciccia. SBC is best known as being a brewery, and the menu demonstrates how their 27 home-brews go “from grain to glass.” On the website, southportbrewing.com, there is a list of what’s on tap as well as comparisons to more common beers so that you know what you’re ordering. In the restaurant itself is a big bar with great specials and other cocktails if you’re not a beer drinker. There are five SBC locations in Connecticut (and only Connecticut). Three are in Milford, Hamden, and Branford so you’re sure to find one close to UNH. Check it out and let us know what you think! Shawn’s Pick We all have that friend who always wants to go to the same place over and over again. I am definitely that friend, and Prime 16 is that place. There are so many different options for food, beer, and wine… what isn’t to love about this amazing establishment? Let me break it down for you. The food menu is almost endless. They have some of the best appetizers, in my opinion, in downtown New Haven (Cubanito Sliders are my favorite- three mini brioche sliders topped with pulled pork, Canadian bacon, melted Swiss, mustard, jalapeno relish, and roasted garlic)! Don’t even get me started with the burgers-yum! The Latino Burger is definitely my favorite, with beef and chorizo sausage, topped with lettuce, tomato, pepperjack cheese, caramelized onion, and jalapeno relish). With every burger, you get the choice of Cajun fries, hand cut fries, or sweet potato fries; I almost always get the sweet potato option, because it’s so good. If burgers aren’t your thing, Prime also has a decent selection of salads and sandwiches. The main draw to Prime is its unique brews of beer. Each month, they choose a brewery of the month and showcase that brewery’s work on free tasting Wednesdays. With tons of bottled and on-tap options, you cannot go wrong. They have everything from American Ales, Lagers, India Ales, Scotch Ales, English Browns, Lambics, Belgium Strong Ales, Stout, and German options! Is beer not your thing? They also have a strong wine, liquor, and martini list. This is a great place to go to with close friends or a huge group. They do accept reservations and call ahead seating for your convenience. Hope to see you there soon!
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Bracket Busters, Top Seeds All Part of Round of 16 a few minutes before the second-seeded Irish took the court against No. 10 Florida State. Notre Dame lost 71-57. Joining FSU among the double digits were a pair of No. 11 seeds, Marquette and Virginia Commonwealth. Marquette defeated Big East rival Syracuse to set up a meeting with North Carolina. VCU will play Florida State in the first 10 vs. 11 matchup in tournament history. There was a 12 seed, Richmond — a program that made its name pulling upsets in the ‘80s and ‘90s and is at it once again. The Spiders will be the underdogs once again when they play the Jayhawks. “It’s not as much the seeds. It’s players,” Kansas coach Bill Self said. Speaking of players, it’s hard to take your eyes off Jimmer Fredette of
Brigham Young. He’s the nation’s top scorer and he scored 66 points over two games to lead the Cougars to the regional semifinals for the first time in 30 years. “It was very important,” Fredette said after BYU defeated Gonzaga on Saturday to move on. “It was one of my goals coming into this season. I wanted to get to the second weekend and so did this team, so it’s extremely important.” Third-seeded BYU will play No. 2 seed Florida in the Southeast regional. It’s a rematch of their firstround game last year, won 99-92 by BYU. In the other Southeast game, it will be No. 8 Butler vs. No. 4 Wisconsin. The Bulldogs beat the biggest Big East bust, topseeded Pittsburgh, and are still in line to reprise their magical run to the national
final last year. Butler coach Brad Stevens said he spoke with point guard Ronald Nored, a key component in last year’s success. He “came up to me and said, ‘Coach, I’ve played in 10 NCAA games and nobody has ever picked us to win,’” Stevens said. Such is life in America’s biggest office pool. Led by freshman center Jared Sullinger, Ohio State was one of three top-seeded teams to advance. In the East region game opposite Carolina-Marquette, the Buckeyes will play No. 4 Kentucky, coached by John Calipari, who is trying to join Rick Pitino as only the second coach to lead three programs to the Final Four. The Wildcats are young, led by three freshman: Brandon Knight, Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb. “If the choice is talent or
experience, I’m taking talent,” Calipari said. “Then, you can blame me for us not winning. But I’m taking talent. That’s just how I’ve been throughout my career.” Duke has a good blend of talent and experience in its quest for a repeat. The Blue Devils, the top seed in the West, will play No. 5 Arizona, back in the tournament after missing one season following a record stretch of 25 straight appearances. Sean Miller now roams the sideline that Lute Olson used to own and has the Wildcats into the second weekend for the fifth time in the past decade. The other West game pits No. 3 Connecticut against No. 2 San Diego State — one program with tons of history against another with virtually none. UConn showed no ill effects from its five-game-
in-five-night run to the Big East Conference championship. Jim Calhoun’s Huskies won their two games by an average of 20, including a 69-58 victory over conference rival Cincinnati. San Diego State is coached by Steve Fisher, he of Fab Five fame with Michigan a few decades back. His new program won its first two NCAA tournament games this weekend. The Aztecs and BYU gave the Mountain West the same number of teams in the final 16 as the Big East. “To finally achieve this goal, it feels special,” guard D.J. Gay said. “Not just for this team, but for the city of San Diego. This is a place that we haven’t been before. But to finally reach it, it feels amazing.”
goal deficit, UNH fell by the final score of 6-5 and ––––––––––––––––––––– dropped to 2-1 on the season. The Saints remained GAFFNEY, S.C. – The unbeaten and improved to University of New Haven 7-0 with the win. women’s lacrosse team neared an upset bid on FriAfter falling behind day afternoon, as the Char- 1-0 early on, the Chargers traveled to No. 3 na- gers answered quickly tionally ranked Limestone with their first goal of the College for a non-confer- game. Ashley Ferrandiz ence showdown. Despite connected on a shot from battling back from a three- inside the circle to tie the
score up at 1-1 at the 23:56 mark. However, the next two goals came from Jessica Aguanno and Jessica Williams of Limestone College, which granted the Saints a 3-1 lead. The home team would carry the advantage into the locker rooms at halftime. Contrary to the first half, New Haven opened the scoring summary in the second half of action.
Alexis Gabbe netted her 13th goal of the season, pulling the Chargers to within one. However, once again the Saints had an answer, scoring back-to-back goals to extend their lead to 5-2. Gabbe, Ferrandiz and the Chargers wouldn’t go away though, as the duo recorded three consecutive goals to tie the score at 5-5. Gabbe collected the
first one at the 24:45 mark and Ferrandiz recorded two more, including the game-tying tally. Unfortunately, the Saints battled back with another goal off the stick of Aguanno. The team’s sixth and final goal proved to be the difference as the nation’s third ranked team escaped with a 6-5 triumph. Maureen Spellman was
stellar in net, recording a season-high 11 saves. The Chargers return to the field of play when they cap off their three-game road trip at Assumption College on Wednesday, March 23. Face off is set for 3:30 p.m. in Worcester, Mass.
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The Big East was a bust. The Jimmer lived up to the hype. There are plenty of 10s, 11s and 12s left in the bracket, along with a handful of talented freshmen and a few familiar faces from Tobacco Road. The second week of the NCAA tournament will be sprinkled with the typical blend of favorites and underdogs, the familiar and the obscure, with a notable lack of Big East flavor in that mix. The conference that placed a record 11 teams into the 64-team field ended up with only two among the last 16. “The Big East is overrated and after Notre Dame loses tonight, it’s just going to be another feather in my cap,” said opinionated analyst Charles Barkley,
Women’s Lacrosse Drops Heartbreaker to No. 3 Limestone College, 6-5
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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Senior Shannon Gagne of the University of New Haven women's track and field team has been named the 2011 U.S. Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National
Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. The association announced its four Division II award winners on Wednesday. Fresh off her three national championships, Gagne becomes the firstever track and field student-athlete at UNH to be recognized as the National Athlete of the Year. Gagne's trio of national
titles came in the long jump, 200-meter dash and 400-meter dash. She became the second ever woman to win three national titles at one national championship meet, while becoming the first to accomplish it across both track and field events. The USTFCCCA also named men's track and field Athletes of the Year
and a women's Field Athlete of the Year, click here to see all four athletes of the year. Gagne and the Chargers will return to action in the outdoor season at the Coast Guard Invitational and the Ramapo College Invitational on Saturday, April 2.
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Gabbe Nets Six, Chargers Down Royals, 14-5
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Junior Alexis Gabbe of the University of New Haven women’s lacrosse team recorded six goals on Wednesday afternoon, as the Chargers collected their second win of the season against Queens University of Charlotte at the Queens Sports Complex. UNH defeated the
Royals by the final score of 14-5 and improved to 2-0 on the season. Gabbe wasted very little time to open the scoring column, netting the first goal of the game at the 1:11 mark. Three minutes later, Kristina Curry added to the lead with her second goal of the season for an early 2-0 lead. The Royals responded with a tally of their own, but couldn’t hold off the Chargers attack. UNH
strung together eight consecutive goals over the next 19 minutes for a 10-1 advantage. Ashley Ferrandiz (2), Gabbe (3), Sarah Magnone and Natalie Lieberman each registered goals during the stretch. Queens found the back of the net right before halftime, but still trailed 10-2 at the break. After the intermission, UNH picked up where they left off and scored the game’s next four goals.
Gabbe completed her double hat-trick with the first two goals and was followed by another pair from Lieberman. Magnone assisted Lieberman’s final tally. The Royals scored three goals in the final minutes to close the scoring summary. However, New Haven opened its three game road trip with a 14-5 decision. Gabbe increased her goal total to 12 through the first two games of the
season. She finished with eight shots (seven on goal) and two draw controls on the day. Lieberman added three goals, four ground balls and five draw controls, while Magnone and Ferrandiz finished with two goals. Magnone also collected an assist and forced four turnovers and Ferrandiz grabbed five ground balls. Defensively, Maureen Spellman was stellar between the pipes. Spellman
faced 22 shots and made 10 saves on the afternoon. She has now posted backto-back games with double-digit saves. The Chargers return to action on Friday, March 18 with another game in North Carolina. UNH will take on Limestone College in Gaffney, N.C. at 3:30 p.m.
a prolific soccer career at Gorham High School. Guimond, a four-time varsity letter-winner, led the Rams to a State Championship in 2007 and two Western Maine State Championships in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, she was selected to the Western Maine All-Conference team after leading the club to the Western Maine State Finals. In her senior season as the team captain, Guimond once again garnered All-Conference honors. Outside of high school, Guimond was also a mem-
ber of the Maine Coast United Club team. She endured great success with that squad as well, leading them to five consecutive state championships and regional appearances from 2006-10. “I am very excited that Shelbi has chosen to join us at the University of New Haven this fall. Shelbi comes from one of the top club programs in Maine, Maine Coast United who have claimed five state cup titles,” commented head women’s soccer coach Laura Duncan. “I
believe the coaching she has received over the past few years has prepared her very well to make the next step to college. Shelbi is a versatile player that will be bringing a strong presence to our current roster. Her strength on the ball and her ability to play accurate passes will be a benefit for us in a competitive NE-10 Conference.” Marra, a versatile athlete that can play every field position, was a member of the Immaculate High School soccer team for the past four years. The
Mustangs were very successful during her career, as the squad earned three State Championships from 2008-10. Individually, Marra was selected to the All-South West Conference and All-State teams during those campaigns as well. She was also awarded All-New England accolades in her junior and senior seasons. Coach Duncan remarks, “I am thrilled to have a talented Connecticut player join our roster for 2011. Courtney will be challenging for a spot on the
midfield/forward line, and will do so with her speed and aggression she brings to the game. Courtney reads the game very well and is unselfish in assisting teammates, but has a great eye for the goal too. Coming up through the Connecticut Football Club program, she is prepared mentally and physically to step on the field for UNH.” Fresh off their sixth straight postseason appearance, the Chargers will kick off their 18th season in the fall of 2011.
secutive home win over the Flames. Dan Ellis, back in goal for Anaheim after two sterling performances by backup Ray Emery, squandered an early 3-0 lead and gave up a goal to Jarome Iginla that put Calgary ahead 4-3 with 12:50 left in the third period. Ellis redeemed himself by stopping Iginla on a breakaway 1:26 into overtime and finished with 37 saves. Henrik Karlsson, who came in after Flames starter Miikka Kiprusoff gave up three goals on five shots in the first 6 minutes,
stopped his first 23 shots before Selanne scored his 22nd goal while Rene Bourque was off for interference. Bobby Ryan, who scored on a penalty shot in overtime to beat Detroit on March 2, was awarded another penalty shot after he was taken down from behind by Steve Staios 4 seconds before Perry's winning goal. Ryan was stopped by Karlsson's glove. Ryan Getzlaf won the ensuing faceoff and kicked the puck back to Toni Lydman at the right point for a one-timer that Perry re-
directed into the net for his career-high 39th goal. Tom Kostopoulos had two goals, Bourque also scored for Calgary and former Anaheim prospect Curtis Glencross had two assists. Getzlaf, Perry and defenseman Francois Beauchemin scored during a 4:31 span in the first period for the Ducks, who climbed into a tie with Dallas for eighth place in the Western Conference. Calgary is in 10th, one point behind with eight games remaining. Karlsson made 12 saves while the Flames turned
their 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead. Kostopoulos started the rally with 1:08 left in the first. Bourque was credited with his 25th goal when Glencross' centering pass caromed in off his left skate at 8:04 of the second. The Flames, who had to wait through a replay review before Bourque's goal was confirmed, tied it 3-3 at 16:44 of the period when Kostopoulos redirected Staios' slap shot. Iginla scored on a wrist shot from the left circle. Kiprusoff, who was told by coach Brent Sutter this week that he would get the rest of the starts, was
benched for the fourth time this season in the opener of a four-game road trip. Notes: The Ducks reached the 40-win mark for the fifth time in six seasons under coach Randy Carlyle. Last season they finished with 39. ... Selanne's 402 goals with Anaheim are the secondmost by any active player for one team. Iginla has scored 474 for Calgary. ... Anaheim leads the fourgame season series 3-0. The only time the Flames went an entire season without beating the Ducks was 2000-01, when they lost two and tied two.
Women’s Soccer Announces Two Signings for 2011 Season
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The University of New Haven women’s soccer program recently announced its first two recruits to commit to the Chargers for next season. Shelbi Guimond of Gorham, Maine and Courtney Marra of Danbury, Conn. have signed a National Letter of Intent to play at UNH. The midfielder/defender from Maine enjoyed
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Teemu Selanne scored on a power play with 2:01 left in regulation to offset a stunning four-goal rally by Calgary, and Corey Perry scored his second of the game 2:38 into overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 5-4 victory over the Flames on Sunday night. Perry starred for the second straight day after scoring in overtime to beat the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. This one gave the Ducks their 13th con-
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By Chase Slaton
Review: ‘Two Worlds II’
Upon first glance, “Two Worlds II” seems to be a photocopy of every other open world RPG. A tale of good and evil, a hero harnessing sword and spell to traverse unfamiliar terrain. But from start to finish, everything seems a little . . . different. The intro movie is a wordless vignette showing an orcish amphibious invasion of a beachside castle. “This old story again,” I thought to myself. But as the battle between human and orc raged on, culminating in a duel between a dark knight and an orc berserker, I started to realize that my perception was off, that I was rooting for the wrong side. The orcs were the underdogs; the humans, aided by dark magic, were slaughtering them. Likewise, once in game, my character was freed from jail not by some aristocratic king, but by an orc assassin team. As I played the game, everything from the locales and characters to the way magic is handled is just . . . different. But it’s in these slight variations that “Two Worlds II” really shines. I will admit, though, the first 15 minutes had me worried. The story of “Two Worlds II” seems to assume that you were a huge fan of the original game. I have to admire developer Reality
Pump for pretending that anyone played the first game for longer than an hour. It all boils down to a tale of bringing down an evil emperor. But even once you get settled into the new story, it barely holds together. I would often think, “What the heck is the point of all this again?” It was only once I arrived at the Tower of Fangs that I remembered that my mission was to . . . get to the Tower of Fangs. There’s just not enough character or interest in the plot to gain any traction in the player’s mind. I was having fun on the journey, but I couldn’t have cared less about this or that criminal organization or rebellion or guild. As far as I was concerned, building my nameless hero into a badass was the story. And to that end, it helped a great deal that my guy happened to talk exactly like Richard Harrow from “Boardwalk Empire,” complete with disconcerting, gravely “mmmmmms.” Combat, an RPG’s bread and butter, is serviceable if not inspired. Melee consists of attacking, defending, timed counters and executing the occasional special attack. The different melee styles feel a bit stiff, locking you into animations while skeletons swarm around
you. Like most action RPGs, the three main classes are warrior, archer and mage. Warrior is further delineated into fighting stances, thus you can choose to hone your pole arm skills, become a badass with a two-handed axe or numerous other styles and combinations. Archers get a whole plethora of different ammunition and abilities a veritable arrow for every occasion. The nice thing about the character building system is that the skills of each class are not mutually exclusive. You could be an archer who buffs himself with magic before sniping or a warrior that flings a fireball or poison-tipped arrow into a group of enemies before charging in. Flexibility in how you level your character up is one of the surest ways to invite multiple playthroughs and “Two Worlds II” does an excellent job of offering the player infinite build possibilities. I must take special consideration here to discuss magic, where the lion’s share of the game’s fun is found. Unlike all other RPGs, where spells are predefined by the developers, “Two Worlds II” has a robust spell crafting system. Put simply, a spell doesn’t exist for you to use until you create it. What this
initially entails is combining found or bought component cards for elements (fire, earth, death, etc.) and “carriers’ (such as missile, area of effect, summon). So, for instance, combine a lighting card with an area of effect card and you have a spell that sends out a blinding flash to everyone around you. But that’s only the first step. You can also add modifier cards such as damage, effect over time, protection, mult-missile...the list goes on. To top it all off, up to three spells can be chained together. By the middle of the game, my mage was casting a “Wacky Storm” (you also get to name your spells) which sent out five enemy-seeking lightning bolts which, upon impact, started five separate instances of raining anvils (yes, Looney Tunes style anvils) for ten seconds. Hilarious and frighteningly deadly. The magic crafting system alone takes this game from mediocre open world RPG to something special. Multiplayer is another little pleasant surprise. Upon creating a character, which can include different races and genders, unlike the solo game, you are dumped into a hub city. From there, you can gather some friends into your own instances of duels, death matches, and
even a seven part cooperative campaign. While the co-op story is a huge step in the right direction for multiplayer RPGs, Reality Pump didn’t quite spend enough time fleshing the concept out. Most chapters are extremely linear and there is almost no reason to explore off the beaten path because treasure chests are all but non-existent. Unfortunately, like most games developed in a European country, the twin blades of balance and polish both cut huge chunks out of any potential enjoyment. I keep wondering if European developers even understand the concept of Quality Assurance teams (Beta Testers). Within minutes of gaining control of your character, the stiff and clunky movement controls slap you across the face. Jumping is the worst offender, which is a pretty big deal in an exploration-based RPG. If one can’t jump or climb reliably, chances are much of the world will remain undiscovered to the average player. Balance is another key area where “Two Worlds II” stumbles, and where, once again, more playtesting would have helped. For the first half of the game, armor is almost entirely cosmetic. But that’s OK, because there is also no reliable way to
make money early on, save gambling. Likewise, while the ability to play music for tips is a fun idea, for most songs and instruments it’s like playing “Guitar Hero” on crack - way too fast with no chance for getting into a rhythm. Skills are also very hit or miss. Lockpick remains useful throughout but picking pockets and backstabbing are only feasible in the first couple of hours of play, permanently relegating them to the “entirely skipable” category. Pretty much all aspects of the game are rough around the edges. As an open world RPG devout, I was able to look past those shortcomings, but disappointment abounds for anyone expecting “Bioware” or “Blizzard” level polish. And speaking of polish, why does everyone have little mutant baby arms? A QA tester wouldn’t even have to make it past the character creation screen to notice that creepy deformity. Rating: TRY IT For the latest information about videogames, visit http://www.crispygamer. com COPYRIGHT (C) 2011 CRISPY GAMER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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Dave’s Music Report What Day Is It?
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BREAKING NEWS: Friday is the day after Thursday; the day after that is Saturday, and Sunday comes afterwards. Thanks to ARK Music Factory newcomer, 13-year-old Rebecca Black and her debut single, “Friday.” This is now (once again) common knowledge. Just last week, the song and video became an instant viral hit thanks to a blog post by Comedy Central star Daniel Tosh. In a matter of days, the video earned millions of hits on YouTube, “Rebecca Black” became a trending topic on Twitter, and when the song was released on iTunes, it rapidly shot up their downloads
chart. Rebecca even found herself on national television with a feature on Good Morning America. So what about this song actually drew so much attention? Well, for starters, it’s hilariously terrible. The lyrics are horrendous, the vocals are auto-tuned (yet still awful), and the random rap in the middle is…beyond words. Regardless of who sang the song, there’re no redeeming qualities, but put in the context of a 13-year-old, who is supposedly going to parties and “cruising down the highway,” the whole concept becomes even more ridiculous. There’s honestly noth-
ing redeeming about this song, musically, lyrically, or conceptually. Not even a verse by famous rapper Patrice Wilson (oh wait…) could salvage the song. One would think that regardless of how bad a song is the video couldn’t possibly be worse. Wrong! Even with the audio on mute, the video is excruciatingly terrible. First of all, 13-year-olds should not be driving, especially without seatbelts, or going to big house parties. Let’s not forget the fact that Patrice Wilson, clearly a man in his late-20’s or 30’s, is seemingly driving to this same party that a bunch of tweens are throwing.
Pretty much any video that spells out every line of the song is doomed to be awful, but this is just on a whole other level. However, as bad as the song and video are, they are both extremely hysterical. So much so, in fact, that for a while no-one even knew if this was a joke! It really isn’t a surprise that this became such a popular hit so quickly. As justified as the bad reactions were, poor Rebecca Black experiences more criticism than any 13-year-old should ever have to endure. These included death threats and comments about how she should cut herself and
have an eating disorder so she’ll look pretty. With all of the recent suicides as a result of bullying, I really need to go on record here and say that comments like these are appalling. Cyber bullying like this is just as serious as doing it in person, especially when there are so many comments coming from all over the world to a girl who was catapulted into superstardom. Luckily, Rebecca seems to have a good head on her shoulders and has said she is rising above the criticisms. It has been said that she is not the best singer in the world, nor the worst, and this is something I’d have
to agree with. The song is awful, the video is worse, but this shouldn’t all fall on Rebecca’s shoulders. She didn’t write or produce the song or direct the video, and she’s only 13 after all. I think “Friday” is an epically terrible piece of music that will probably go down in history as being one of the worst songs ever, but hopefully Rebecca will come into her own and move on from this unwanted form of stardom in time.
By ISAAK KIFLE
For example, the Two and a Half Men star has claimed that the network executives he works under have been underpaying him, giving him $2 million per episode of Men instead of the $3 million he feels he deserves. Sheen has also claimed that he has “tiger blood” that has kept him alive following his hospitalization from “a drug filled night with porn stars” in January. He has
even gone so far as to start a “Tiger Blood Intern” position managing his social media networks, which over 74,000 people applied for. CBS and Warner Brothers eventually responded by firing Sheen from Two and a Half Men. He has responded by suing the networks for $100 million for breach of contract. Despite this, Sheen insists that he is “winning,” a term he has
used frequently to describe himself, his actions, and pretty much everything else related to his life. Well, Charlie Sheen now wants everyone to know that his scheduled set of appearances next month, which he announced earlier this month via Twitter, have sold out. No details have been released about the shows themselves, except that they are being called
“Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth” and that they have apparently needed to add more shows from the initial two to accommodate everyone’s interest. The actor initially tweeted the news “Fastball; Detroit/Chicago sold out in minutes... Thanks to Sheen’s Cadre..!” and confirmation came from Sheen spokesman Larry Solters. As much as people
have condemned Sheen’s words and actions publicly, this shows how much interest he has generated recently as a result. And maybe it confirms the old idea that there’s no such thing as bad publicity. In any case, one thing is certain; at least for the time being, Charlie Sheen is still winning.
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Charlie Sheen is the biggest celebrity in the news right now. The actor has appeared in several interviews in the past few weeks, making increasingly disparaging and bizarre remarks about himself, the network executives who he worked under, and the media.
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Spring 2011 Bartels Fellow: Bruce Bednarski “From the Soccer Field to the Board Room: Lessons Learned Along the Way”
When: April 11, 2011 11:00 a.m. Where: Dodds Theatre Biography: Mr. Bednarski is responsible for developing strategic global relationships in order to expand XipLink’s overall market opportunity and corporate development. Mr. Bednarski brings more almost 30 years of diverse telecommunications and networking experience to the position and has a proven history of bringing together innovation, creativity and execution to achieve breakthrough results. Mr. Bednarski began his career as a systems engineer for Nortel Communications (formerly Northern Telecom), where he designed and installed both Central Office-class switching platforms. Mr. Bednarski next served as a member of the systems design team for the United States Senate, where he managed the Senate’s complex telecommunications infrastructure. He further developed his technical expertise at Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic) as a member of the marketing technical support group, where he supported cutting-edge network and fast packet data services for Verizon’s largest clients. He continued his career by becoming one of the four founding partners of Net2000 Communications. Net2000 grew from a small private company to a public company (NASDAQ – NTKK) with more than 1,000 employees and a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion at its initial public offering in March 2000. Mr. Bednarski worked intimately in many facets of building the business into a full facilities-based competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) with a customer base of 3,000 clients and annual revenues of $150 million. Following his role at Net2000, Mr. Bednarski joined iDirect Technologies in April 2002 in a board-led effort to restructure the executive management team. Through successfully redrafting and executing a new business plan, iDirect was propelled from a minor position in the VSAT router industry to a leadership role within a very short time. During this period, iDirect grew revenues from a 2001 level of $1.5 million to more than $125 million in 2006 with industry-leading gross margin and net income percentage. Net2000 was acquired in 2005 by Singapore Technologies returning a 45 times return to the investors. Mr. Bednarski holds a B.A. in business administration and an M.B.A. from the University of New Haven (Connecticut) where he also captained the soccer team for three consecutive seasons. In 1978 through a series of rigorous try-outs, he participated in the Olympic National sports festival where he was in the pool of top players contending for a spot at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Mr. Bednarski achieved professional status when he was drafted by the Hartford Hellions of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
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