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Volume 96, Issue 21 | March 25, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.

Yvette Noel-Schure visits UNH

By ELISSA SANCI & SAMANTHA MATHEWSON

CHARGER BULLETIN EDITORS CHARGERBULLETIN@NEWHAVEN.EDU

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The Spring 2015 USGA Elections for USGA President, Treasurer and Senators will be held Monday, March 30, Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1. For more information on each candidate, see page 2.

LAU’s Deal or No Deal CAMPUS

Sodexo chefs around the local area came together to compete in Battle of the Chefs P. 3

OPINION

Have the Spring Break Blues? Opinion editor Courtney shares tips to get over that slump! P. 4

MUSIC LAU brothers and the ladies who volunteered to help (Photo by Alyssa MacKinnon/Charger Bulletin photo)

By ALYSSA MACKINNON

The showcase took place at Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street in Austin, Texas P. 7

STAFF WRITER AMACK2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Film Editor Ben compares the 1950 version of Cinderella to the 2015 version in Classics Worth WatchingP. 9

The German club was packed Wednesday, March 11 as students lined up for Lambda Alpha Upsilon’s annual Deal or No Deal event.

The seventh year of the Deal or No Deal event featured DJ

Prestige and live tweeting with the hashtag #DOND7, which were displayed on screens by the stage. Jelani Maynard, a brother of LAU, hosted the show and kept energy up throughout the night.

“We were all putting in ideas to make the event the best it can be,” said Lamar Leonard, the assistant treasurer and USGA rep for LAU. “My role tonight was to make sure people get signed in and get people to buy tickets for a good cause.”

Brayan Reevus and Mike Brea

of LAU coordinated the event, working with all the technology and people to have everything go smoothly.

“I know most of the brothers; I always come out and enjoy the show,” said Tatiana Branch, who was at the event with the Communication Club. “I’m buying some extra raffle tickets because it goes to a good cause and they’re a great group of guys. They aren’t just the letters on their chest, they See LAU page 3

vette Noel-Schure, a former senior Vice President of Media at Columbia Records/ Sony Music and founder of Schure Media Group, spoke at the University of New Haven Wed. March 11 at the German Club.

Schure was the first of the Music Department’s Master Speaker Lecture Series for the 2015 spring semester. Schure worked for Columbia Records for 17 years as a publicist, representing artists including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Adele and John Legend.

Schure has a love both for words and music; this is what led her to Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1975, from her home in Grenada, an island in the Caribbean. Schure first worked for Gannett Westchester Newspapers as a crime beat reporter.

However, she disliked the grisly nature of crime coverage, which led her to take a job as a music reporter for Black Beat magazine, where she spent eight years interviewing various artists.

“It wasn’t about the money,” Schure said after explaining that the paycheck she received with Black Beat was far less than she expected. “It was about the music. The atmosphere was intoxicating.”

After eight years, Schure left for Columbia Records/Sony Music, where she started as a “very wet-behind-the-ears” publicist, she said. Schure represented many different artists, including Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, and eventually Beyoncé, when she broke away from Destiny’s Child to pursue a solo career.

“You will cut your own path, but you must listen to your own heart,” Schure told the students at UNH. “[Do what’s] best for you, what you’re good at.”

She explained that when you are happy doing something you love, it is then that the money will come.

“If you do the hard work and everything it takes, it will come,” said Schure. “If you’re not passionate about something, you would be a very unhappy individual, believe that. If you are happy, you’re doing ok.”

“I wake up feeling like I am living a purposeful life,” said Schure, who explained that while she can’t cash that at a bank, it matters much more. “Everything you dream and work hard for, you can achieve.”

Schure said that she is happiest when she is in front of students.

It is then that she is able to share her experiences and knowledge.

“Publicity has opened up a road See YVETTE page 3

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This Year’s Candidates

Hello my fellow members of the University of New Haven, I would like to take the time to introduce myself to you all. My name is Kayla Wallace. I am a junior studying Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology and I am running for USGA President. As a student, I have held multiple positions. Some of those positions include: Panhellenic Council President, USGA Senator, USGA House Representative, Sergeant at Arms for Delta Phi Epsilon and a USGA points committee member. These involvements on campus have created a love for this school and a feeling of belonging that I was not sure I could gain as a student eight hours away from my home.

I would like to help provide that same feeling of home to you as well. Whether you live two minutes down the road and commute here every day, are hours away such as myself, or if you are an international student, I want to help create an environment where you feel like UNH is your home. Within my positions here the past three years, I believe I have learned many things about UNH and its students that can help me understand the true needs of our students and the ability create a comfortable environment. I want this feeling of comfort to not only be for you to learn willingly within the classrooms each week but also where you can feel comfortable and accepted anywhere on campus.

After spending almost two years here at UNH without finding my place, I began my time as a house representative where my love for USGA was sparked. I had no idea there were so many clubs on campus and that there were so many different passionate people that cared about a multitude of different causes and interests. There is where I would like to start the improvement of involvement and the feeling of comfort throughout the student body.

As a current senator, I have had the opportunity to learn that even one person can stand up and speak, and their voice could change a vote that can give a person a position within USGA, give a club gold status or award money to an organization that has requested it. Those words may seem foreign to someone who has yet to experience USGA; however, those words affect all of us. What happens at USGA involves your money and your clubs that look to USGA to do the right thing. As Senator, I began to realize the power that USGA has been given and find that power, when used correctly, can do amazing things. Power has no use other than to help those who look to that power for guidance and aid. USGA is that power on campus and the more time I spent as a senator, the more I realized that I could help do something with it. With the help of all of those clubs, the house, the senate, we can together make the decision to harness the power given to us and have something truly worthwhile come of it.

As Panhellenic President, I have been given the opportunity to become a leader that I believe I am meant to be. I have successfully run my own meetings with the seriousness that it needs and with the fun that is desired. Business, though important, does not always have to be boring. I believe my approachable personality yet my passion for USGA will be the best mix to make meetings and working with me an environment where everyone may feel welcome to express their concerns or opinions. I envision USGA, were I to be president, to be a place where each opinion will be valued equally no matter the size of the club or the status of the person.

We all have one thing in common. For one reason or another we all chose UNH. That unites us. Let me lead you in helping to make that bond stronger, to foster a place where everyone feels accepted and a part of this ever improving campus full of experiential learning and opportunities to grow.

Hello UNH. I am James Kielar and I am running for the position of USGA President for 2015-2016. Just by reading this, you are showing that you care about the future of our University and how to get there. You know that you have a voice, and you plan on exercising that privilege. The decision you will soon be making regarding the next USGA President will not only directly affect you, but your best friends, classmates, teammates, as well as future UNH students. Whether you have considered it or not, we are one family; when push comes to shove, we will always be there for one other, we will always love each other, and we will always have each other’s shoulder to lean on. Family support keeps us strong; this strength keeps us moving forward. We are all UNH. We are all USGA. My major is Fire Science; I am a member of the Class of 2016, and my dedication is to student government. I have the experience, skills, and mindset necessary to lead the Undergraduates in the right direction. This past year, I was appointed to the USGA Executive Board, where I currently serve as the Sergeant at Arms. Not only has this allowed me to grow as an individual, but as a leader as well. Having the privilege of being on the USGA Executive Board has given me the unique experience that I feel is necessary to take on the role of President.

I have been involved with USGA since my freshman year where our paths may have crossed. If we have not met, I look forward to bridging that gap and getting to know you. You may have seen me at the information desk or in the Office of Student Activities. I also competed in SCOPE’s Last Comic Standing, played RecSports, stayed Up Til Dawn with many of you, and organized UNH’s first petting zoo last year. I was Class of 2016’s Class President for our Freshman-Sophomore years.

As your USGA president, I hope, first of all, to encourage school spirit. You may feel school spirit is lame, but a quiet cheering section is even more lame. UNH is a smaller university, but I strive to have the enthusiasm and spirit of a large, top-10 university.

In order to create a stronger university family, I feel we need to bridge the divide that exists between different groups at UNH. The UNH experience should be inclusive to everyone; we need to equally involve international students, commuters, resident students, and students who feel they are on the outskirts of our college community, to make UNH a cohesive family that benefits from all we have to offer one another.

In addition, I feel that we need an improved communication system within our school. I believe there must be a more efficient way to relay essential information to students from the faculty and administration. The current burdensome number of emails discourages students from checking important information just because of the method of delivery.

I am pro-efficiency, pro-fairness, and pro-open-mindedness. I stick to my principles and will demonstrate if given the chance. I am not afraid to march to the beat of my own drum, and neither should you. Allow me to show what I have to offer the undergraduate student body. Thank you.

The main role of the USGA President is to be an example to the rest of the UNH community.

This position involves being the voice of the students to the administration as well as to promote student involvement in USGA affairs. The president also is one of the resources that students or visitors at UNH can utilize if they have a particular question or if they need assistance. I believe I can represent New Haven students through my attention to detail, dedication to the task at hand, hardworking spirit, communication skills, open-mindedness, and ability to inspire others. My past experience and accomplishments at my community college as a student trustee prove my knowledge and competency for the position of student body president.

My involvement on campus in USGA, athletics and an engineering professional society allows me to interact with a variety of students and reach out to learn about the issues that need attention. Within USGA, my active role as senator is looking proactively toward UNH’s future. In the SPACE committee, I have helped developed possible solutions that the university could take in aiding with programming venues. I have also shaped our committee to help UNH today. Looking for underutilized rooms and bringing them to everyone’s attention is crucial in ensuring that our growing organizations have spaces they can utilize. UNH creates unique experiences that set us apart from the typical university and I want to strengthen that momentum.

As a runner, I firmly believe that races are run individually but that championships are won by teams. I am open, accessible, and fair to all groups.

Currently, I am majoring in chemical engineering with a minor in chemistry and am ready to bring change to the UNH community.

In the words of Ghandi, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” I believe, with conviction, that in order to bring lasting changes to the UNH community, one must be a strong proponent for its students. Their voices must be embodied and respected by the president in every action they take. I thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing your ideas and concerns for the well-being of the University of New Haven!

Annalisa Berardinelli, USGA Treasurer Candidate My goals as treasurer are to simplify the treasurer processes and make it more understandable. I would do so by holding a forum for all of the treasurers and try to figure out the best way they want to see the information that is readily accessible to them already.

By making each treasurer more educated, they would then be more accountable for the funds in their accounts, thus more fiscally responsible. I encourage everyone to vote in these upcoming elections, and especially to vote for me!

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that has led me to many young people,” she said.

“It was interesting to hear how successful Yvette has been, especially since she wasn’t even from the U.S.,” said Nicole Pierce, a music industry major. “It shows that hard work does pay off.”

When asked why she presented at UNH, she said she not only wanted to speak to students, but that she wanted to learn from them as well. She said she wanted to know how they view the world and how they view adults. She was excited to have an open dialogue with “incredible students.”

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odexo faculty chefs from the local collegial dining services participated in a food competition, Battle of the Chefs, in which they prepared food with exotic ingredients.

Chef representatives came from the University of New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Nichols, and Assumption dining services to compete on March 11 during most of dinner hours, which range from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

The chefs were mixed into three teams. One team was given blood sausage, in which they decided to embed it into an eggroll.

Another used frog legs, frying them and adding dipping sauces. The third team had escargot. The mystery ingredient, which was potatoes, was required to somehow be included in the meal.

The students were encouraged to try all of the foods and vote on their favorite. The first place dish belonged to the sausage eggrolls.

Marissa Bucchieri, a UNH campus executive chef,

(Photo provided byYvette Noel-Schure) A plate of blood sausage eggrolls and escargot (Photos taken by Leah Myers/Charger Bulletin Photo)

helped run the event and gave students information on the presented food. She said that it is fun to try new things, especially when it comes to food.

Other than feeling uneasy about eating slimy creatures, the students have enjoyed the concept of trying new things and overseeing the whole event during dinner.

Out of the three meals a day, students tend to make the most effort to eat dinner at a dining hall with friends, ensuring that holding such

events during that time would be successful.

“Dinner is busy; 6:30 p.m. is peak time,” Bucchieri said.

The Sodexo Company runs the battle across their school locations to add fun and interaction for the students they serve.

This was the first time in a while that UNH has hosted the Battle of the Chefs; next year, it will rotate to another local school, which is required of Sodexo.

in his book, The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of The Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street.

P.I.R.O. members and students gathered in Moulton Lounge as Hall shared with the audience that he was initially skeptical of any supernatural activity. It wasn’t until he went back and reviewed past articles, audio interviews and city records that his mind was changed.

Once he was convinced that the activity was real, he decided to take the matter into his own hands.

Through intense research, Hall was able to use the information he gathered in order to share the story of the Haunting of Lindley Street

with audiences around the nation by publishing his book in August 2014. His intention is to dismiss any myths, and add facts to a ghost story he now believes, along with hundreds of others to be true.

"There were over 100 witnesses," Hall said in regards to the paranormal activity back in 1979, which is what made this specific haunting stand apart from others. "This is one of the most witnessed hauntings in history."

Although the happenings of Lindley Street are still highly debated, Hall’s book outlines many undisputed facts and events surrounding the circumstances of the 1974 phenomenon.

P.I.R.O welcomes local paranormal author

By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ

STAFF WRITER FFON1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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A Bridgeport newspaper published a story about paranormal activity on Lindley Street, causing a national interest in supernatural occurrences in November 1974. Now, more than 40 years later, the story was brought to the UNH Campus.

On Monday, March 9, Paranormal Investigation Research Organization sponsored William Hall, a Bridgeport native and author. Hall visited the University of New Haven to discuss the events recounted

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really are about supporting the campus they support each other.”

Communication Club was helping out with the events by filming. Jeff Rogers, the sergeant at arms for the Comm Club, said that Deal or No Deal is “a great time with great prizes” and that he looked forward to contributing to the event.

“We’ve been working with LAU more and we are filming the event the winners and the dance competitions between rounds,” said Veronica Bitz, the Communication Club’s executive assistant.

Ashley Gomez, a student at UNH, said she heard “lots of good things about it last year and want to keep it going!” Meagan Anderson was excited and happy that LAU had really great prizes to give away.

Zachary Harper, a sophomore computer science major, began by picking bag number three. As an alum of the game from last year, he had a plan and chose to get rid of numbers one, four, six, eight, and 16 first and as the bags were opened, the prizes were revealed.

Prizes included a Nintendo Wii with a Mario game, headphones, UNH socks, an HP laptop, Bluetooth speakers, a UNH sports bundle, UNH blanket, leather wallet, UNH lanyard, a 48 inch TV, a PlayStation 4, a Sony camera, a UNH hoodie and a 16gb iPod. At the end of removing all the other prizes, Harper was given the chance to switch the bag in his hand for the last bag on stage, which he did and, by doing so, he won a UNH t-shirt.

Chad Potter picked bag number 12 and kept going through the entire game but,

sadly, bag number 12 held not a PlayStation 4 but a free hug, which was taken with a smile. Janna Rosenthal, a kick boxing instructor, played quickly and won a Sony camera.

LAU’s host then started a dance competition between Harper and another LAU brother who knew how to rock out to the recent hit “About A Week Ago” but the fraternity member couldn’t compete with Harper when he started to make it rain raffle tickets, causing the audience to get up on their feet to catch some.

Some other winners of the night included Brandi Rodriguez, who won the PS4 and Devon Carter won the Bluetooth speakers.

Terry Tozzi took $175 in giftcards, and Tatiana Boyd won the Wii and Mario game.

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The School for Wives

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STAFF WRITER SSHEP2@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– Written and first performed in 1662, Molière’s first great verse play follows Arnolphe’s ill-fated attempts to cultivate the perfectly subservient wife. His scheme to wed his young ward and rule the roost is threatened by nothing less than true love.

This drag production is a contemporary take on the questions Molière raised in the seventeenth century about gender, power, romance, and relationships.

“The School for Wives”

By Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Molière Directed by Jessica Silsby Brater Dramaturgy by Meg Savilonis Presented by the University of New Haven Theater Program March 26 through 29, 2015 Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for faculty, staff, etc. with a UNH ID, and $15 for the general public.

Hope to see you there! It’s the new, old kind of rom-com!

------------Also feel free to look up more info on the play itself and go to the Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/830680016967410/ Advance tickets on sale until Wednesday, March 25, 2015 @ 11:59 AM at www. newhaven.edu/theatertickets(no box office tickets until performance dates).

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Fighting the Spring Break blues There is always

By COURTNEY BROOKS

OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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hether you spent the past week on a tropical oasis with a cold drink in hand or you were curled up by the fire watching all those movies you just didn’t have time to before, one thing will hold

true come Monday morning: we all will be suffering from post Spring Break blues.

For some, it might have hit earlier than others and a long Sunday night filled with homework has brought it in. The post-vacation blues are inevitably going to come, but here are some tips so you don’t let it conquer you.

First, if you were lucky enough to go on an island getaway, coming back to snow covered streets probably made the transition from vacation to reality all the more difficult. To ease into this transition, you MUST unpack as soon as possible. I know you’re probably feeling lazy, and who really needs to unpack summer clothes and bikinis when the temperatures are at record low, but trust me, it will help. Every moment

you spend staring at that messy suitcase is another moment you are reminded that your trip is over. Unpacking is healthy; it will help you move on.

Second, start eating healthily again. The months leading up to spring break were probably filled with veggies and green juices in an attempt to have the perfect bikini body, and on Spring Break, you undoubtedly let loose.

Chocolate chip pancakes were an acceptable breakfast, seven days in a row, and all you can eat buffets were available for dinner.

And I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that you indulged in a delicious dessert at least once last week—who wouldn’t? But, vacation is over now and summer is fast approaching.

Start eating clean again and working on that summer

body and you will begin to feel better.

Finally, if all else fails, plan your next vacation! It doesn’t have to be anything crazy or super expensive, even just a girl’s weekend at one of your roommates’ homes will do. As the winter drags on and our tans fade, we need something to look forward to. By planning another vacation, you can reminisce on all the Spring Break fun without getting down and depressed that it is over.

If you have tried all of these and you are still unsuccessfully fighting the post Spring Break blues, well then there is no hope for you. Pack your bags and move to the first tropical island you find, cause this might be something you are never coming back from. May the odds be ever in your favor.

Being a vegetarian

By GABBY NOWICKI

STAFF WRITER GNOWI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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With March being National Nutrition Month, I thought it would be a perfect time to share my opinion about vegetarianism.

To give some background, I am a junior nutrition/ dietetic student with a goal of eventually getting my RD (registered dietitian) licensure and eventually focusing on sustainability. I have always had a love for animals and the environment, as it was how I was raised. Growing up, I never romanced the idea of eating animals—I was a vegetarian for a week in the fourth grade but that did not last long because, well, bacon.

I also refused to eat crabs-which, for those that are unaware, is a Maryland sin-until I was about 16 just because I could not handle seeing its beady little eyes while I take it apart limb by limb.

Once I got over all that, I realized what I had been missing out on and devoured a bushel of crabs like a true Marylander. I just ignored the fact that I was eating something that was once crawling around the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. I love chicken, and honey ham, and occasionally a nice juicy burger. Chicken is by far my favorite; it was healthy, easy to cook, and flavorful. In high school, I watched the documentary Food, Inc. and learned what really goes on behind the industrial farm doors. I thought about it in the back of my mind but I never really did anything about it. I figured “igno-

rance is bliss.”

When I did eat animal products, I tried sticking to the organic, grass fed, localized farm kind but that got too expensive.

Fast forward to this past summer, when I had some downtime before going into work as a server, I decided I wanted to watch a documentary—I have a love affair with documentaries. One of the ones that stood out to me was called Vegucated.

It seemed intriguing: three meat-loving New Yorkers embarked on a six week journey in learning what it’s like to be a vegan.

I found it to be extremely relatable, especially because of the young girl in college who took the challenge, and I caught myself thinking, “Could I do this?” The part that got me the most was when they trespassed into a chicken and pig farm. I was absolutely sobbing because I couldn’t believe that these atrocious, barbaric events were occurring right under our noses and, in that moment, I decided “I can do this.”

This documentary inspired me to change. Why? Because I am in the profession that directly correlates to our food and this topic. I might not be able to bring down entire corporations and save the entirety of the Earth but I, myself, can make a difference by boycotting animal products and help spread awareness in the hope that our humanity might poke through to the surface and ignite a change.

Now, I could go on and

on about what they do to these animals that are so awful but then this article would take up the entire paper. Besides, I think we all have some concept of what goes on behind those doors but we choose to be ignorant because we think it will not matter. But it does. People make fun of vegetarians and vegans because they think we are smelly hippies that believe we all need to sing kumbaya with the animals of the Earth. Sure, that may be the case for some but for most it is a different story.

Being an herbivore means I have reduced my carbon footprint in half—more than I would if I drove an electric car. Many people are unaware that the agricultural industry causes more than one tenth of greenhouse emissions. It will destruct our country from within and without us even being aware until it is too late.

Since becoming a vegetarian, my skin is glowing and hardly ever breaks out, my hair is stronger, my immune system is at the top of its game, and my endurance level is just like when I was a kid. Anemia has always been a challenge for me, even as an omnivore. I take a multivitamin and make protein shakes to keep my iron, B12 and protein levels high. I just feel better. Being in the study of field that I am and having certain goals for my career, involves me being constantly exposed to this issue and because of this I cannot simply be“ignorant.” Instead, I made a choice: a choice for

my health, the environment, animals and humanity as a whole.

I was a vegan for two weeks in July until I made the realistic choice to switch to a vegetarian due to the cost associated with veganism, plus having limited options in a college setting. I am a lacto-ovovegetarian—meaning I do not eat any animal products, including seafood, but I do eat eggs and dairy products. It has been eight months and 12 days since an animal product, other than eggs and milk, has passed through my system. When I am alone, it is easy but recently when I have been around friends, the wish for a giant slab of meat hits my salivary glands and my temptations are pushed. I am unsure of how much longer I will last. I miss meat. My body does not, but my mind does. Every time I think about erasing those past eight months with one bite, I remind myself of why I started in the first place. I am not against eating meat.

I think it is natural. I just do not agree with how it is done. I always joke around with people telling them “if you went out and killed me a cow, I would eat it.”

So, if you come across a vegetarian/vegan, ask them why. I’m not one to force my opinion on you, but, if you ask me, I will gladly share. I highly recommend watching Food, Inc. or Vegucated and maybe, you too, will want to make a change.

a positive

By SAMANTHA HIGGINS

STAFF WRITER SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Let me start with saying that I am usually a very positive person. I aim to find the positive things in every situation. When I first got sick in high school and had to miss an entire semester, I focused on how lucky I was that I got to spend so much time with my family and that I grew stronger and more independent.

When I had to miss seasons of color guard, the one thing that meant the most to me, I took the time to make sure that my teammates knew I was their biggest supporter, regardless of what I was going through.

I focused on how lucky I was that I had all of those friends from school, chorus, band, guard and that all the families that were looking out for me and checking in on me. I tried my best to stay positive and never let it get the best of me. That’s not to say that I didn’t have bad days—we all do—but when I got my diagnosis, after almost a year of being sick, I thought the struggle was over. I was wrong; it was just beginning.

Learning to live with a chronic illness is difficult. Making the necessary changes is hard; the medications, the lifestyles changes, the dietary adjustments, knowing that you want to do something but it is in your best interest to go to bed so you can function the next day feeling is all hard. I make the most of it; I adjust and I keep a smile on my face. It takes time, but soon what was once so abnormal is an everyday routine. For me, it works, and I am grateful for my experience. I like to joke that I got sick because I have such a big mouth and I never stop talking; I believe everything happens for a reason and the reason for me is to raise awareness.

I have Postural Orthostatic

Tachycardia Syndrome. It is not rare; it is just rarely diagnosed and rarely talked about. I have been able to adjust so well that, luckily enough, I was able to spend an entire semester abroad last year, I am active on campus and I get pretty good grades. And I am grateful for that.

My experience has made me strong; I have learned more about myself, about others, about understanding the journeys of other people who struggle with invisible illness. I started this semester and one of my goals was to make sure I did something for Spring Break.

Last year I was in London, Paris, and Athens.

There was no way I was going to spend this year sitting in my room doing nothing; I love my friends and family but I wanted to experience something. So I decided I was going to participate in Alternative Spring Break. I was thrilled because I love volunteering, helping and experiencing new things. I was looking forward to it, but unfortunately life with chronic illness is unpredictable and instead my Spring Break had to be turned into an appointment with a new doctor and a week at home trying a new medication. I was angry, depressed and just overall upset. I’ve had some amazing opportunities, but I’ve also missed out on a lot and this was just something else to add to the list of things that my illness had taken away from me—can’t be positive all the time.

My Spring Break consisted of horrible side effects from this new medication. Sure, it did its job, but it also made me worse. It cut my energy in half, made me weak and made it hard to focus. I distracted myself by seeing my friends and spending time with my family. But I still wish I had been able to participate in Alternative Spring Break, and I still compared it to the amazing break I had last year. I complained about the side effects, but I still smiled and I tried to stay positive. And I will always strive to.

I hope everyone had an amazing Spring Break, whether home, traveling somewhere warm, volunteering their time, or just relaxing somewhere. While mine wasn’t ideal, I had my friends, family, my dog, and I caught up on some sleep— there are always positives!

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19. Compass pt.

20. Malicious look 22. “You __!”: Ren, to Stimpy 23. Social attire?

25. Rash symptom 28. Best 29. Eastern priest 33. Playground troublemakers 36. Something that’s going around 39. Sheep transport?

41. Message from the captain?

Crossword Clues

42. Internal device on most cellphones 43. German port 44. Strong cleaners 45. “Keep it down!”

48. Stamp of approval letters 49. Suggestion from one waiter to another?

53. Agamemnon’s father 57. Flubs the shot, e.g.

58. Stranded stuff 61. Hive workers?

63. Lasik ray?

65. Humor 66. Tease mercilessly 67. Always-open merchant 68. New York tribe Down: 1. Take __ 2. Intimidates 3. Enjoy some Trident 4. Anthem preposition 5. Facial arc 6. Skin woe

7. Most like a guru 8. Avian cry 9. With “The,” 1971 bestseller about an evil twin 10. So far 11. Dutch town 12. Sitcom set in a garage 13. Japanese wrestler Sato 14. “__ we forget” 21. Greek consonant 23. Ancient city whose ruins are in modern Luxor 24. Wall St. debuts 25. Perfect 26. Yellowish-brown 27. Land of the Minotaur 29. Get in position for the parade, as a band 30. Proton carriers 31. Rationed (out) 32. Amphitheater 34. “Arrested Development” narrator Howard 35. __ Miguel: Cozumel city 37. Confederate

38. Musical measure 40. Zap, in a way 46. Tint 47. Contract adverb 49. Put down 50. Custom 51. Test, in a way 52. Rhone feeder 53. Rose’s Broadway beau 54. Simple shelter 55. Prynne’s stigma 56. Holder of needles and such 58. Bit of derring-do 59. Granny 60. Qts. and pts.

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Treasurer’s Tip

President’s Corner

One week left!!

My fellow Chargers,

RSOs, as we return from Spring Break, I just wanted to remind you all that you have one week left to submit your budgets for next year! Again, the Yearly Budget forms are available on ChargerConnection under USGA Documents and both the Yearly Budget Spreadsheet and Supplement need to be submitted to YearlyBudget@newhaven.edu by 11:59:59 on March 31 from your RSO email accounts. If you don’t submit your Budget for the 2015-2016 year by this time, your budget is subject to an 80 percent reduction following the budget committee’s evaluation of your submitted budget request.

Welcome back, and I hope you had an amazing Spring Break! With the warmer days hopefully on the way, I look forward to spending time hanging out in the Quad. In the coming week, USGA Elections will be taking place so please check your emails and listen to the candidates. They will be the future leaders of USGA.

In addition to this stipulation, two other stipulations also exist; one for modified formatting and the other for incomplete forms. If the formatting of your forms are modified in any way, your budget is subject to a 25 percent reduction or if your forms are not fully complete they are subject to a 33 percent reduction. Make sure that your forms are fully completed and completed properly!

By submitting your Yearly Budget forms on time and in the proper manner, your RSO can be ensured that you will not be subject to these stipulations!

John Foti USGA Treasurer

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Beginning this week, the Marketplace will be offering to-go containers at no additional cost. This will be a trial period that began March 23 and ending on April 4. Togo containers will be provided upon request during the breakfast and dinner hours, Monday through Friday. If you request a to-go container, the Sodexo employee will retain your receipt, and you will not be able to get more food. This change was made to assist students with difficult schedules and those with a need to eat on the go. We ask that you do not take a to-go container and eat in the Marketplace. Concluding this trial period, USGA and Sodexo will meet again to discuss the continuation of this program.

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This Week in Sports

Baseball 3.25.15 | 3:30 p.m.

VS. Southern Connecticut State West Haven, Conn.

Last Week’s Stats:

Women’s Lacrosse 3.25.15 | 5 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

3.25.15 | 9:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball 3.27.15 | 8 p.m.

3.28.15 | 12 p.m.

VS. Southern New Hampshire Hooksett, N.H.

VS. NCAA National Semifinals Sioux Falls, S.D.

VS. NCAA National Championship Sioux Falls, S.D.

VS. Adelphi (DH) West Haven, Conn.

Baseball VS. Franklin Pierce Loss 5-10

Women’s Lacrosse VS Le Moyne Loss 10-18

Women’s Lacrosse VS. Saint Anselm Win 9-5

Baseball VS. Franklin Pierce Loss 1-6

Scope it Out!

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See what’s coming after break!

Thursday March 26 Super Smash Bros Brawl: Tournament will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bartels Programming Space.

Friday March 27 Make your own Travel Mug will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Bartels Programming Space.

The Film Into the Woods will be showing at 8 p.m. in Gehring Hall 301 Saturday March 28 There will be a Dave and Busters trip at the Pallisades Mall from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“Skip into Spring” Photo by Gabriella Pericone, junior Taken in Cranford, New Jersey March 19, 2015 “Taking advantage of the warm weather; skipping home from Girl Scouts,” said Pericone.

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“SXSW – White Label Collective Party with Headliner, John Legend” Event Coverage: Kyle Woodworth

The showcase took place at Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street in Austin, Texas (Photo by Kyle Woodworth/Charger Bulletin photo)

By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM

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t’s no secret that SXSW is arguably the largest annual musical and entertainment festival on the planet. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this collaborative event, is the eclectic entertainment its showcases represent. From HOV himself to up and coming artists such as James Bay, SXSW has something for fans from all walks of life. That being said, on Sat. March 21, SPIN magazine and AXE for men coordinated the

exclusive AXE White Label Collective Party; a showcase made up of performers such as YG, ASTR, James Davis and John Legend.

The showcase took place at Cheer Up Charlies on Red River Street in Austin, Texas. With an outdoor space sizeable enough to accommodate supporters of all the featured acts, yet adequately intimate, ensuring everyone had a prime view of the main stage, and about 500 to 700 music enthusiasts made their way into the unique venue.

ASTR took the stage first.

ASTR are an NYC-based electro pop/punk duo with dimensional female vocals over a male driven beat.

Their debut project, the Varsity EP, inspired their addition to the White Label

Collective party, but the spacey couple performed at least two new songs exclusively for their Texas audience. With catchy hooks over simplistic beat drops, ASTR does a great job at making unique music with commercial appeal.

The king of current R&B himself, John Legend, introduced to the stage the five AXE White Label Collective artists that he himself has mentored. In tandem with SPIN’s mission to promote new music, White Label Collective itself is a music, fashion and talent hub that fosters the growth of emerging artists. Legend handpicked the up-and-coming talent that would take the stage at this showcase.

Alejandro Palma, who can be found on YouTube

under the username pamapurple, sang one song while showcasing his keyboard skills. The song “Satisfied,” that he performed live, was the same song that initially caught Legend’s attention and ultimately landed him a spot on the Austin stage.

With a good voice, cool hair and jazzy confidence, Palma used his time in the spotlight to show the SXSW corner of the world why he deserved to be heard.

Allison Mula, who can be found on YouTube under the username allison mula, said in her White Label interview that she realized she was “ready to #taketheleap” (the White Label hashtag for their talent scouting contest) when she got tired of standing still. With a funky appearance resembling a

lunch lady from your grade school days and an eerie voice that would make Judy Garland seem current, Mula is bringing an old vibe to contemporary music.

John Rankin, who can be found on YouTube under johnrankinmusic, took the stage with acoustic guitar in hand. A short guy with a cool voice who, despite the pitchy areas of his set, mellowed out the anxious crowd and used his songwriting abilities to translate raw emotion. Reminiscent of an early Adam Levine, Rankin has the indie ability to transfer emotion with his music.

The favorite of the five seemed to be John Russell— self-titled on YouTube, this Detroit native brought the house down and was surely

New app rewards your entertainment fix

By ASHLEY WINWARD

MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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At the end of a long and productive day, many want to just kick back and relax with some music or their favorite television show.

Now, thanks to the new app Viggle, users can use this time to be productive as well, earning points to receive prizes and discounts at a wide variety of stores.

By tuning in to Viggle while you tune in to your favorite source of entertainment, you can treat yourself in more ways than one!

Viggle is an entertainment rewards program that encourages its users to explore new music and stay loyal to their favorite shows. By

“checking in” with a song or TV show, you can earn points that can be redeemed in the rewards store. The interface of the app looks very similar to the app Shazam (for when you can’t figure out the name of that song playing) and requires only one tap of the button for the app to begin recognizing what is playing.

There is a switch to shift to either “TV” or “Music” but from there the app really takes over. You earn points from logging in a new song, watching a television program or participating in surveys or watching commercial ads. You could even earn trivia for bonus points when watching a TV show.

Depending on the week certain high profile shows, such as The Bachelor, have had point multipliers attached to their viewer

points as well.

These points can be used in the rewards store for a wide variety of deals and products. You can make entertainment purchases, such as ebooks, movies and music that can be synced onto your device and later into your computer.

You can also use your points for products such as Viggle sponsored merchandise or other products from technology to health care or kitchen items.

There are even options to enter sweepstakes, receive coupons, earn gift cards or give charitable donations all from the comfort of your couch. With so much to gain, what is there to lose?

You can pick up the app for free through either the app store or play store and start earning points now! Happy listening!

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one of the only SXSW acts of the day to play the guitar in a black suit. Seemingly too young to have the raw vocals he portrayed, Russell brought truthfulness to his performance with no visible nerves. His musical influences shine through as notes of John Mayer and Ella Fitzgerald peak in between the lines of every chord progression.

A nice change of pace to the showcase was Jelani Sinclair (YouTube: jelanisinclairpro), a hip-hop artist from Pomona, N.Y. Clearly influenced by the greats such as Nas and Kendrick Lamar, Sinclair brought on head nods with his story rap stylization. On top of just saying the words, he made sure to feel them and show that emotion to all 500 people waiting to grasp his story.

John Legend capped off the White Label artists portion with a four-song set that actually made female fans pass out from excitement (it was either that or dehydration). Constantly encompassing new elements in songs we’ve heard a thousand times, Legend managed to perform “All of Me” and “Ordinary People” as though they were being heard for the first time.

These are two classic Legend tracks that have been heard hundreds of times by every fan in the audience, yet he is able to evoke a deeper emotion every time.

The classics never seem stale with Legend, which is most likely why AXE thought he would be the perfect role model for their

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No cash, more gum: Jay Krugman shares his story of success with the UNH campus

By EMMA O’DELL

CONTRIBUTING WRITER EODEL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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usic producer Jay Krugman steps onto the campus of University of New Haven to tell the music industry students the story of his life Monday, March 9.

Jay Krugman is the brother of Murray Krugman, a music professor at the University of New Haven.

Maury teaches Production, Promotion and Distribution, and invited his brother to talk to the students. Following a lecture, Krugman held a question and answer session.

Everyone on campus was welcome, but the event was mainly for the music students to attend and learn how to further their careers.

Krugman also helped to provide an incite into the world of music that he has been involved in for years.

Before Jay Krugman talked, his brother introduced him by telling a story about their childhood. Their father had given them bubble

gum; Murray ate all of his within that day, but Jay had sold his to the kid down the street. That night, they got a knock on the door and their father answered it. Coming back to get Jay from the dinner table, their father told Jay he must give back the money. Jay, being five at the time, said “no cash, more gum,” and from then on, Murray knew his brother would do great things.

Jay Krugman started out at Harper College in Illinois as anthropology major. It wasn’t until Woodstock of 1969 when he was sitting on the field looking around at the thousands of people that had bought tickets that realized there was a lot of money in the music business.

At first, he was a cab driver for three months after college; from there he worked in the tape library organizing music for $3 an hour and went on interviews for three years. After that, he went into production at Record Planet in New York as a recording engineer for eight years. Following that, he went on to become the product manger at Columbia Records, where he was head of marketing from 1989 to 1996.

“The day after the first

day, it’s all on you,” Krugman stated.

In 2004, he left BMI in California and moved back

“The music business has never been more vital, and the record business more dead.”

- Jay

Krugman to New York. Krugman decided to become an independent marketing consultant. Because he an independent marketing agent, he told the students that they must know three things: “What’s the product? Who’s the audience? And how do you reach them?”

During the talk, he had the students engage in conversation and ask any questions they wanted because he has worked with

such big names like Tony Bennett, New Kids on the Block, and Rolling Stones.

His back and forth banter with his brother made the students laugh with them and feel more open.

One question asked by a student was what he thought was the most challenging moment in his career. Krugman answered by saying “relationships are everything, to make a name for yourself and to make connections.” He then pointed to his brother, “[I] had this guy, who was a legendary rock producer at the time, and that helped.” This made the students nod with agreement and admiration.

When asked what would be the most important thing he would want these students to take away from his visit, Krugman responded with, “I hope some students in this room will hear what I have to say and it helps them find their musical path.”

“It was interesting to see what my professor’s brother had to say,” said Nicole Pierce, a music industry major. “I hadn’t realized how successful he had been in the music industry before the presentation.”

Jay Krugman inspired and opened the eyes of many prospective students.

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brand new artists.

Music isn’t about constantly being innovative; it’s about reworking what already exists and making it more real. If it’s not broken,

Livewell’s Latest you don’t fix it; you just protect it. Emotions have been the same for years; they revolve around happiness, sadness, anger and love, changing on by variances based on situations and generations. The same

goes for music. A classic song remains classic because every time it is heard, it has the ability to speak to someone for the first time.

It seems that that happened a lot on Saturday with the emerging talent at the

White Label Collective and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to hearing more from the artists who took that stage.

Local gigs of the week Toad’s Place

March 27: Bright Night 16: Electro Glow Party March 29: The Ghost Inside with The Acacia Strain, Gideon and In Hearts Wake March 31: Curren$y with Tone Eyeful, Keyz Royal, Marquise Green and Dutch the Dreamer

The Space

March 25: Household with Molly’s Worst Enemy, Down with Rent, Paragon Theorem and Shane Slaughter March 27: Maxx Explosion March 29: The Stolen with The Press War, Kalimur, Midnight Madness, Keep it Quiet and Not As Planned March 30: Catch the Break with The Potentials, Levelhead and Llama Tsunami

The Oakdale

March 25: Kalin & Myles with Jacquie Lee and Anjali

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Save for Netflix

SCOPE Movie Night

Cinderella is a ball of a time

Five dollar Tuesdays

Worth full price!

2015 Movie Draft

By BEN ATWATER

FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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J.J. Abrams, director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (AP photo)

Cinderella is the live action remake of Disney’s classic 1950 film Cinderella (AP photo)

By BEN ATWATER

FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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he most recent trend for Walt Disney Studios has been to adapt classic fairy tales into big budget fantasies. Continuing in the trend of Alice in Wonderland, Oz: The Great and Powerful, and Maleficent, Cinderella has been given the most recent treatment of being converted to a modern Hollywood blockbuster.

The past three aforementioned films are generally considered to be visually appealing but emotionally dry and bland. Well, finally a rich mix of the two has been accomplished with Cinderella.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the film stays close to the classic story of country girl Cinderella turned orphan and forced to play servant to her stepmother and stepsisters. Taking solace in her animal companions, she enchants the prince of her kingdom at a ball thanks to magical enhancements by her fairy godmother. Forced to return home to servitude, she leaves behind a glass slipper, which only fits her.

This leads to her discov-

ery by the prince, and she escapes her enslavement to her stepmother and lives happily ever after. This is hardly a spoiler, as this timeless tale is almost as widely known as the tale of “Jonah and the Whale.”

Kenneth Branagh does an excellent job with this new adaptation, finding the perfect fit for all of the roles.

Starring Lily James as Cinderella and Richard Madden as Prince Charming, Cate Blanchett stands out as Cinderella’s stepmother, playing the role with purpose, and not just fitting into the evil archetype that has been established over generations.

One understands why the stepmother abuses Cinderella, as she is driven by need and jealousy, derived from hard times she and her daughters have gone through. However, the viewer still feels for Cinderella’s plight against adversity.

Praise is also due towards Helena Bonham Carter, who plays Cinderella’s fairy godmother. Coming in at a time of desperation, she outfits Cinderella with a new dress, a carriage complete with horses and doormen, and a pair of glass slippers.

While Carter’s role is brief, she leaves an impression as a genuine eccentric sorceress that lends to one of the most entertaining segments of the film in the creation of Cinderella’s magical en-

hancements.

On a technical level, the costumes and sets are beautiful. Everything from Cinderella’s country house to the royal palace vibrantly pops off the screen and create a picturesque kingdom that is the epitome of a classic fairytale. I could easily see Cinderella being nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume next year, if not winning it. The royal ball is incredibly enchanting, with beautiful costumes and dancing. Cinderella’s animal friends are rendered in beautiful CGI, and are much more charming than the squeaking anthropomorphic mice from the 1950 film.

I feel no shame in saying that this film is better than the 1950 Disney classic.

There is much more depth to the characters, the screenplay is richer, and it is just a better made film with more things going for it than its 1950 counterpart. Cinderella is another hit of Branagh’s run of good films.

While obviously not as great as Branagh’s high point, Hamlet, which is one of my favorite films, Cinderella’s charming visuals and performances will transport you back to childhood with a faithful retelling of the classic fairy tale.

As we come out of what is known as the dumping ground of film (January to March), many new and exciting films are coming out. So, in a week that’s short of movie news, here is a list of the top five most anticipated films of 2015.

The Fantastic Four (Aug. 7) Many were upset with the two previous films adapted from the Fantastic Four comic books, released in 2005 and 2007. While I liked them as a preteen boy, they are admittedly hokey and have horrible screenplays. So, Fox is rebooting the franchise with a new film set to come out in August. The trailer, released in December, shows an Interstellar like premise of explorers going into another dimension where they presumably get their powers. Mr. Fantastic, previously played by Ioan Gruffardd, will be portrayed Miles Teller, who recently starred in the acclaimed film Whiplash. The four superheroes are all set to be much younger than their portrayal in previous films. Because of the rapid departure from previous films, the brooding atmosphere of the trailer, and the possibility that this new film will cross over with X-Men, Fantastic Four is set to be a very welcome reboot.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (Nov. 20) The Hunger Games film series has been a rare case where each new installment improves upon the previous one. I was not a fan of The Hunger Games, but Catching Fire raised the stakes. The screenplay improved and the editing gave the film weight. All of these factors made the film much more relatable than the first one. Mockingjay Part 1 raised the bar even more, making Panem a much deeper political allegory of the current state even more than the second film. The action was great, and the character development gained further investment. The conclusion of Mockingjay Part 1 ends the penultimate film with a perfect sense of suspense, and the climax, if following in the trend of the past two films, should be the best Hunger Games film yet.

Jurassic World (June 12) As a huge Godzilla fan, I can say that no one loves monster movies more than me. The first movie I remember seeing in the theaters was Jurassic Park III. Contrary to popular belief, I love the third Jurassic Park and feel it delivers exactly what a good monster movie should: action, fights, and an irresistible sense of fun. The second film, The Lost World, was not a good movie on any accounts. The first film is undoubtedly a masterpiece, satisfying both the urge for monster fighting and a powerful screenplay. I was fortunate enough to catch the first film’s rerelease in IMAX 3D. Seeing the dinosaurs on big screen was an absolute pleasure. So, this new film has me very excited. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, the new film introduces cross breeding dinosaurs to create a super dinosaur, sure to be deadlier than the T-Rex and spinosaurus from previous films. I can’t wait to return to the island come June.

In the Heart of the Sea (Dec. 11) Along with monster movies, I am a huge fan of historical epics, particularly seafaring adventures. Ron Howard’s In the Heart of the Sea is a dramatization of the true story of the whaling ship Essex, attacked by a whale in 1820, leaving the survivors adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A period peace along the lines of Mutiny on the Bounty and Master and Commander, the film will certainly have the triumph of the human spirit found in Castaway.

Originally set to come out this March, In the Heart of the Sea was pushed back to December. Many speculate that this shows studio confidence for releasing the film so close to Oscar season. In the Heart of the Sea is the second most anticipated film for me coming this December.

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (Dec. 18) It comes as no surprise that Star Wars is the most anticipated film of the year. The first Star Wars film released in ten years, this film will be directed by JJ Abrams. After what Abrams did to reinvigorate Star Trek in 2009, he is surely the right man to start up Star Wars again after three mediocre prequels ten years ago. Starring mostly unknowns, the film will have the return of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fischer, and Harrison Ford, the starring trio of the original trilogy. Set 30 years after the original trilogy, The Force Awakens is sure to be a welcome comeback for the series.

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Positives + If you want to see a play that has more drama than that episode of short-lived E! reality show Pretty Wild (don’t act like you don’t know the one), then check out the UNH Theater Department’s production of Moliere’s School for Wives, which runs

By Kaitlin Mahar

Thursday-Sunday. + It snowed last Friday, which means it’s going

Negatives

Charger Battery

– I’d say it feels good to be back, but I’m too cold to feel anything.

– With midterm grades coming in, I think the best way to describe our GPAs is through the wise words of scholar and overall genius Kesha: “It’s go-

to be nearly 60 degrees on Thursday, because that’s

ing down, I’m yelling timber.”

how the weather works now.

The Battery Charge

With the semester being half over, the ominous black cloud known as registration will be descending down upon us in two weeks. Be sure to meet up with your advisor so that you don’t become one of the next victims of The Registration Games.

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Recipe of the Week Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

By ASHLEY WEMMELL

STAFF WRITER AWEMM1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU –––––––––––––––––

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.

Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme and basil until well combined. Return chicken to the skillet.

Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.

Serve chicken immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Being a commuter on campus makes it hard because you are basically only there for classes and then leave. The first place to make friends would be in your classes! Reach out to someone next time you have a group activity or talk to the person that sits next to you and get to know them; you may have more in common than you think. Try meeting up with classmates to study for the next big exam and maybe you’ll make a few friends while suffering together.

Another thing you can do is join a group or club; you’ll definitely make friends doing something you are interested in. There are so many clubs on campus that I’m sure you will absolutely find something that will pique your interest.

There are also lots of events that happen every day; stay on campus after class one day and see what’s happening and you could end up having a great time and making new friends.

The most important thing is that you have to break out of your shell; become comfortable with making new friends and opening up and you will make some!

Good luck!

Xoxo,

Melanie

Poetry Corner “Breathe In” Tell me now, how is it fair?

Our lives are just a gasp for air, That stars barely have a chance to blink Before into the earth we sink.

Why must we race to fall apart For time to learn what’s in our heart, Before our last trip round the sun When Neptune’s still not finished one?

A tragedy, I think it so, We leave with so much more to know, Just when we’ve learnt what it’s about Our lungs are full, We must breathe out.

-E.H.

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Simply Sam’s Style Wrentham Premium Outlets review

By SAMANTHA SALVIO

STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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W

hile it’s natural to want to escape from the cold and still snowy weather of the New England area for a sunny paradise during Spring Break, I however, opted to head for Wrentham, Mass. I happened across this location from a family friend who had said these outlets were the best to go to if you wanted to snag some great deals. After that conversation, wheels started to turn in my head; instead of wasting time and money to fly somewhere else, it would be better to stay in the region and shop instead! The only thing I did not account for was how terrible the weather would still

be, but one negative wasn’t deterring. Here is my review for this collection of stores in an outdoor setting: Positives: VIP Discount Book: At the information desk located with the food court, you can show one of their associates your college ID and receive not only a booklet with more discounts than the store advertises, but also an extra sheet of discounts tailored specifically for students. The discounts specifically for students was beneficial because it was directed towards percentages off one or two items instead of exceeding a certain price for purchase Timing: We went on a Tuesday, and it seemed like a nice and quiet time to go.

I am not sure how it is on the weekends, but during the week there isn’t very much competition for those musthave items you need.

Negatives: Remodeling: Some of the stores had very limited merchandise because they were in the process of expanding the already existing space.

It made these places a little cramped and hard to maneuver around the racks and other people.

Directory Map: There was a disconnect between the diagram layout of the outlets and the index of stores.

While the diagram numbered the stores according to location, the index was arranged in alphabetical order according to the type of store

(women’s, accessories, shoes, etc). This made it a process to determine where exactly you were and finding what stores were next to each other.

Other tidbits: If you plan on going into DKNY, expect to leave broke. Their sales associates are very aggressive by welcoming you, complimenting your bag and handing you a bag filled with things to try on. They are very well trained and can motivate the stingiest of people to drop at least $100 easy.

Overall, I think these outlets make my top three next to Cabazon in California, and the Jersey Garden Malls.

With all my purchases and discounts, I was able to save a total of $624.10!

Sam recommends checking out the outlets in Wrentham, Mass. if you have a chance (Photo obtained via Tours4fun.com)

UNH Tweets of the Week

Postcards from Prato

So let me just start out by saying how amazing Morocco was. I had such an amazing time.

It was so hot and nice out. The camel riding and ATVing in the desert were amazing. The hostel was beautiful, and we got to swim in the pool there. I would highly recommend going to Morocco if you ever get the chance! It’s such a beautiful place.

After I got back from Morocco, it was back to reality with midterm week. Midterm week is just as stressful in Italy as it is at UNH, but thankfully midterms are now over and Spring Break is about to start.

For Spring Break,

Spring Break abroad

By JESSICA SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER JSULL4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU –––––––––––––––––––––

I traveled to Amsterdam, Dublin and London. For these flights, we were only allowed a small carry-on and one personal item. I had to fit ten days’ worth of clothes, toiletries, and electronics, all while leaving space for gifts in my backpack. I’m starting to feel like a real backpacker.

Now, Spring Break is pretty much over and I’ve never been so sad before. I don’t want to go back! I’ve had the most amazing time. I traveled with two of my best friends, Cassidy and Marissa, and it has been so much fun.

We were in Amsterdam first. I loved everything about it there. It was so beautiful and had a very laid back vibe. We also had really good food and Amsterdam had the most amazing french

fry stands. We learned to take the public bus and navigated around the canals. We went to the bench where they filmed a scene in the film The Fault In Our Stars. We also saw the huge “I Amsterdam” sign and we climbed on top of it. It was the biggest struggle getting down, though.

My favorite place was Dublin, Ireland. We got to spend Saint Patrick’s Day in Dublin; it’s been on my bucket list to do that and now I can check it off! We went to Saint Patrick’s cathedral and also visited the Cliffs of Mohar. It was so beautiful and one of the most amazing places I have ever been. The food and people and atmosphere in Ireland are unlike any place I have ever been.

Everyone’s so friendly and

the food tastes so good.

I would move there in a heartbeat. It’s my new favorite place I’ve been; it was the worst thing ever getting on the plane to leave.

We’re still in London now, but we leave really soon. We saw the London staples, like Big Ben and the London Eye. This trip has been one of the greatest, most exhausting and challenging yet life-changing trips I have ever been one. I’ve been to so many great places with even greater friends.

It has been such a life changing experience and one I will never forget.

Clery Campus Crime Log *In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.

(1) Drug Complaint Location: Forest Hills Time: 12: 134 a.m.

Date: March 12, 2015 *Location not on map

(2)Person Threatened (4) Criminal Mischief (6) Harassing Phone Call Location: Library Time: 12:24 p.m.

Date: March 12, 2015

Location: Maxcy Hall Time: 8:11 a.m.

Date: March 13, 2015

(3) Disorderly Conduct (5)Evading Responsibility Location: Bixler Hall Time: 3:42 p.m.

Date: March 12, 2015

Location: Bethel Hall Time: 3:33 p.m.

Date: March 13, 2015

Location: Henry Lee Time: 8: 56 a.m.

Date: March 20, 2015

(7) Theft

Location: Sheffield Hall Time: 4:26 p.m.

Date: March 22, 2015

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