March 28

March 28, 2017

Volume 98, Issue 21

West Haven, Conn.

THE

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Sodexo receives an “F� rating on the quality of food they produce.

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NEWS

University Student, Rebecca Bulletin Romprey, Dies at 21 Briefs News New core curriculum for fall 2017 pg. 4

Sports A Preview of the AL and NL Baseball leagues pg. 8

A&E

O

A wake was held for Rom-

n March 11, Uni-

versity of New Haven student Rebecca Romprey died at the age of 21 in Manhattan.

Vice President of Student Affairs Rebecca Johnson informed the campus community of this loss last week with an email that was lost in delivery to students and only reached faculty. Johnson said on Saturday that she would be sending out another email to students.

Opinion How the SpringWeekend selection process works pg. 17

Student Life

changed Business major at the university who was interested in working in entertainment, according to Johnson’s email.

“Rebecca loved the theater

rial for Romprey on Monday,

prey from 4 to 7 p.m. on

March 27 in front of Bucknall

Friday, March 24, 2017 at

Theater. According to the

the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral

program coordinator Steve

Home at 43 Kirkham Ave.,

Luber, students were sharing

East Haven. A Mass of Chris-

memories, stories, and medi-

tian Burial was on Saturday,

tated quietly.

“She was special, not just

March 25 at 10:30 a.m. in St.

The University declined

because she was our daugh-

Clare Catholic Church at 234

to comment on the cause of

ter, but because she had

Coe Ave, East Haven. These

death.

magic. No matter who you

services were open for stu-

were, if you met our girl, you

dents and friends to attend.

Kid Ink, Timeflies to Headline Spring Weekend

BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

O

ver one hundred

students gathered in Bartels

and had a career goal to work

to find out who would be per-

in the theater business. Our

forming at this year’s Spring

heartfelt sympathy goes out to Weekend. On Friday night, Rebecca’s family and friends,” Vanessa Bayer and Streetr Seshe wrote.

Romprey was a native of

Students go to prom again pg. 23

Rebecca Romprey

The University Theater Department held a memo-

obituary stated.

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Romprey was a recently-

Review of More Life

by Drake pg. 15

felt her energy instantly,” her

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

idell will be performing stand

Kid Ink will join Timeflies at Spring Weekend

up comedy, and on Saturday

Connecticut, graduating

night, Kid Ink and Timeflies

from Metropolitan Business

will be performing at the an-

Academy High School in New

nual concert.

Haven.

AP Photo

“The audience reaction was better than we expected and

we are happy with the art-

The American pop band

ists we chose,” SCOPE’s Vice

Timeflies includes Rob Resn-

President of Finance, Heather

ick and Cal Shapiro. The two

Eng, said.

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NEWS

University Announces New Spring Weekend Core Curriculum for Fall 2017 Headliners

BY GORDON SIMERSON ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

the foundation for a universi-

Continued from pg. 3

dent Teri Tozzi said.

ty-level education in a context

Written Communication

that is intended for career-

Oral Communication

oriented institutions like the

Mathematical & Quantitative

met while attending Tufts

Seidell were announced as

University of New Haven.

Literacy

University and in 2011 they

the comedians who will be

Scientific Exploration

released thier debut album. A

performing on the Friday of

and refine those in the cur-

Critical Thinking & Problem-

year later, they released their

Spring Weekend.

rent Core, with more empha-

Solving

sis on culture, the individual,

Historical Perspectives

ate students enrolling at the

and critical thinking. New

The Individual & Society

University beginning Fall

writing-intensive courses,

Global & Intercultural Aware-

2017 will be on a new Core

N

The nine categories expand

ew undergradu-

first EP. Since then, they have

Vanessa Bayer and Streeter

“Vanessa chose Streeter as

released three albums and

her opening act because he’s

two EP’s. Every Tuesday they

a writer on Saturday Night

normally in the major, replace ness

post a new video to their You-

Live, and he opened for last

Curriculum plan. This is the

the Writing Proficiency Exam

tube channel, Timeflies4850,

year’s comedian, Aidy Bryant.

first substantive change to the

(WPE) and introductory writ-

Core since 2006.

as part of Timeflies Tuesdays.

Last year, students responded

ing courses. The “Common

Videos include covers, re-

well to him and this year he

The new Core still requires

Perspectives on Creative Arts Bachelor’s degree students

Course”—now UNIV1141 Life

must take at least one course

at least 40 credits for bach-

on Earth—will be required of

at the foundation level from

elor’s degree students and at

all undergraduates. The Ex-

each of the nine categories

least 20 for associate’s degree

periential Education require-

(generally 28 credits) and the

their song “Once In A While.”

students.

ment remains unchanged.

remaining 12 credits from

American hip hop artist Kid

her active role on SNL, and

The new Core introduces

The band is most known for

rial,” Tozzi said.

Vanessaa is best known for

higher-level courses. Associ-

several updates, better articu-

Ink is best known for his

Streeter is best known for be-

update the Core, many core

ate’s degree students must

lates objectives for life and

take foundation courses

song, “Show Me” featuring

ing an SNL writer.

courses have been updated

career preparation, and sets

as well. Most of the courses

in categories 1, 2, 3, and 5

Chris Brown. Kid Ink has

Sunday’s “drive-in” movie

a platform for more rigorous

in the current Core will also

(generally 12 credits), and the

collaborated with artists such

will be the recently released,

program assessment. The

count towards the new Core,

remaining 8 credits from any

as Steve Aoki, Sean Kingston,

Disney’s Moana, shown on a

changes will have little effect

but many others are included

Core category/level. Some

2 Chainz, Fifth Harmony,

big screen in the Bixler/Bot-

on current students, however,

as well as several new cours-

programs specify which Core

Fetty Wap, and Akon. He has

winik Quad.

according to Associate Pro-

es.

courses are required, but

released four studio albums,

vost Gordon Simerson.

The core is based on nine

As part of the effort to

mixes of songs, and freestyles. will be bringing new mate-

The new Core is designed to be more flexible as well.

normally the choice belongs to the student.

six mixtapes and one EP. “We went in the direction

This year SCOPE is selling concert tickets online through www.eventbrite.com, and

topic areas. Students will

Within broad constraints,

first take courses that cover

individual degree programs’

tion of the new Core affect

of what the campus wanted

tickets will be available from

all the topics broadly and

faculty were free to deter-

current students?

based on our survey we sent

March 27th to March 31st.

then choose from classes that

mine whether specific courses

out in the fall. We listened

The tickets are first come first

provide greater depth in more

would be required from the

focused topic areas.

serve basis. Students will be

Core to satisfy the demands of available courses for current

to them as much as we could and this year worked out bet-

receiving more information

ter than the previous years.

to their student emails soon.

The design is based general-

their programs. Many degree

So, how will the introduc-

Because the plan applies only to new students, the students will continue largely

ly on the “LEAP” model (“Lib- programs were adjusted in eral Education for America’s other ways to accommodate

unchanged. Some courses from the current Core will

The two artists are different

SCOPE will also be tabeling

Promise”) developed by the

the new Core and to make

be phased out, but new Core

enough from each other so

in Bartels from March 27th to

American Association of Col-

other timely updates.

courses will be easily sub-

they will draw a wider range

March 31st, and will be there

leges and Universities. The

design is intended to provide

The new Core plan includes these categories:

Read more on pg. 5... of students,” SCOPE Presi-

helping those who need it.

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New Core Curriculum Continued from pg. 4 stituted. For example, the popular COMM1100, “Human Communication” will be replaced by a new COMM course, and the new course will be acceptable in place of COMM1100 for current students who haven’t yet taken it.

Those students already pursuing a degree program will stay on their current plan, unless they choose to move to the new plan. Changing to the new plan means the student would be switching to the 2017 catalog version of their major, including all other changes made as part of the Core update. Students are likely to find that changes to major requirements, as well as newly introduced requirements like the Writing course and the Common Course, would cause a delay in graduation. The Writing courses are phasing in gradually, so seats may be scarce.

Once a student makes the decision to change catalog years, they cannot “go back.”

If a student needs to simply change their major, however, they can do so while staying on their current catalog year, and thus the current Core Curriculum. Students considering whether to make the change in catalog year to take advantage of the new Core

should explore the “What If” analysis on Degree Audit and should consult with their

NEWS

Sodexo Rated F in Judgement on Health

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

lenges for a university faculty.

S

Accreditation standards and

com’ and received an F rating.

state law require that at least

Sodexo provides food to over

a third of a university degree

500 school districts and 850

program comprise “general

universities over 80 differ-

education.” The faculty also

ent countries, including the

academic advisors.

Designing and maintaining an effective Core Curriculum is among the biggest chal-

must assess its effectiveness.

An institution’s Core plan serves to articulate what the institution envisions a university-educated person should know and be able to do.

While some question the value of general education, there are obvious and

odexo’s nutrition was

reviewed by ‘Is it bad for you.

University of New Haven.

They are considered a world leader in life services, with a headquarters in the suburbs of Paris.

Sodexo received a letter rating of an F, with a review broken down into the short answer, long answer, side

education community is well

effects, ingredients, and

aware of: the knowledge

alternatives. The short answer

and skills unique to a given

served as a thesis-statement

discipline may change over

type diagnosis, providing the

a lifetime, but the general

basis for the remainder of the

skills acquired through “gen

article.

most impressed by graduates who have mastered skills like critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Many years after graduation, most graduates fondly recall and appreciate what they experienced in Core courses outside

Certified medical doctors and

‘Is it bad for you?’ is an organization dedicated to helping people worldwide live healthier lifestyles, with a mission statement of “create awareness, give you the truth.” Their goal is to empower and educate people

their majors. The University

to live healthier lifestyles

of New Haven’s new Core

through “trustworthy and

plan is expected to continue

easy-to-digest information.”

that trend.

They have a team of medical experts, and a Board of

processed and high in carbo-

nutritionists who review every hydrates, fat, and chemicals,” article.

The author of the Sodexo

durable trends the higher

ed” endure. Employers are

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wrote ‘Is it bad for you?’ in their review of Sodexo.

review was DeeAnne Oldham,

The review also cites the 2013

a professional researcher,

controversy regarding the

writer, and editor. Accord-

recall of all Sodexo sourced

ing to ‘Is it bad for you?’ she

frozen beef products in the

“believes that being informed

UK within their long answer.

is the key to a healthy lifestyle

The products were recalled

for all families” and “has a

due to the discovery of horse

passion for clean, healthy,

DNA in a sample of the beef.

and organic eating.” Dr.

They continued to explain

Becky Maes, a certified nutri-

that it is increasingly difficult

tionist on the certified board,

to find a cohesive ingredi-

approved the Sodexo review.

ent list, due to the fact that

She is also an author and

Sodexo services so many

motivational speaker.

different organizations across

Sodexo represents their company as one that strives

the globe.

While opinions on campus

to make students’ lunches

range on the basis of enjoying

more nutritious through a

the food served, it is com-

variety of methods including

monly accepted that Sodexo

revamping recipes, and ad-

does not always provide the

justing marketing. However,

healthiest options. The review

‘Is it bad for you?” argues that done by ‘Is it bad for you?’ these revamped recipes are

confirmed the beliefs of many

really just food from the pre-

University students.

vious day in a different sauce.

“If you want to live a healthy

While Sodexo boasts reducing lifestyle there are not a lot childhood obesity ‘Is it bad

of options. In FoD there are

for you?’ asserts that they are

typically only two options in

simply putting up a façade,

the vegetarian menu,” said

hiding their over-processed,

sophomore Nicole Manall

nutritionally inept options.

when asked if she perceived

“Sodexo is not healthy. They

Sodexo to be a healthy com-

are a mass produced food ser-

pany.

vice company with great mar-

Even students who may enjoy

keting. The food may sound

the food typically hold the

healthy, but it is heavily

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Week of Service

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

T

his past week (March

20-24) was Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s (SAE) week of service.

The fraternity organized and participated in various service events throughout the week, from Monday to Saturday.

Planning for the event began as early as the end of February, although they began thinking about when to have the week in the beginning of the semester.

Monday began their week as two groups of brothers went down to the downtown New Haven Soup Kitchen, to pre-

pare and serve food. Tuesday a group of nine brothers went to the West Haven beach for a beach clean-up. They sectioned off the beach, with two brothers per section, and collected six trash bags before the end of the day.

On Wednesday and Thursday brothers went to the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital to spend time with the patient’s creating arts and crafts and reading them stories. This was the first time the fraternity has done this, although it is the same hospital they host their Christmas toy drive to support.

“The hospital event was probably my favorite event

Read more on pg. 24...

Photo by Nash Khairi

SAE brothers working on a house for Habitat for Humanity

A Panel on Women’s Leadership

to be one, but by just trying to do what is right.

The panelists closed the dison a handful questions like, advice was to speak out, and men. This is why there’s a cussion on how a good leader

BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE “what obstacles have you be the change that you want challenge in leadership roles, never gives up, and never STAFF WRITER faced while pursing your lead- to see. One panelist said to according to one panelist. stops learning. They stay on a ership role?” The panelists value justice, not money and Another question that they constant learning curve, stay talked about how you do not status, and that will help you focused on was, “Do you feel hungry for knowledge, do need to give into something to avoid obstacles. like you have a responsibilpanel discussion, not ever get too comfortable. just because people tell you One panelist focused on ity to lead by example?” The Women in Leadership, was They advised their fellow how we have to constantly panelists spoke on how they hosted in the Alumni Lounge to, and to stand up and take women to figure out who the loss if it is not something keep proving ourselves, and hope that women see the on Thursday, March 9. The they want to be and find your you agree with. Also, the that is not the way it should greatness within themselves panelists included Kathy guiding principles, and stick panel said as women, not be. There are expectations through seeing a female Townsend, director of reto them. that are told to us, and we leader. Also, that they like to source development and com- getting support from male We all want the same leadership is a struggle and cannot give into them, she inspiring other women indimunications for the Boys & things: safety, security, and said, adding that women must rectly so they know they can Girls Club, Dr. Tracy Tambor- women need to stop second prosperity. The panelists endfind strength in resiliency to do it. As a female leader, it is ra, associate professor, Henry guessing themselves in comed by saying to connect with parison to men. A panelist feed into those expectations. important to be a woman who people on the beauty they see C. Lee College of Criminal explained how men will make The panelists said how some- is fully confident in front of Justice & Forensic Sciences, in the world, and fight for a mistakes and not apologize, times women do not support other women, they said. One and Samantha Moul, USGA cause, no matter who you it is and women feel the need to other women like how men panelist said she is sometimes or who you are.

President.

This discussion was focused apologize way too often. Their always seem to support other a role model when not trying

A

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NEWS

Dr. Marc Benhuri Premieres a Film on His Life

BY SAMANTHA REPOSA ASSISTANT EDITOR

S

Besides serving on the University’s Board of Governors, Benhuri was awarded the

body, which helped me excel very quickly,” he said.

Upon graduating from the

Benhuri later found himself

tempted to escape death on

on a team of dentists, devel-

multiple occasions. He wrote

oping a dental implant that

Price of Freedom about his

Distinguished Alumni Award

University with a bachelor’s

has proved successful, which

family’s journey as he worked

in 2014 by the University. He

degree in mechanical engi-

millions of people around

to bring them to safety in the

is also the owner of Benhuri

neering, he went on to attain

the world have received,

United States. He also sought

Alumni Lounge last Thursday

Center for Laser and Implant

his masters in engineering,

including the former Shah of

to tell the truth of the political

(March 23) to witness the

Dentistry in New York City.

where he decided he wanted

Iran. While being assigned to

situation, as he began to no-

premiere of Dr. Marc Ben-

Benhuri was also an advisor

to go into dentistry.

conduct the dental implant

tice that the press reportings

huri’s motion picture adapta-

to the president under the

on the Shah, Benhuri formed

were not accurate, something

tion of his memoir, Price of

Reagan administration while

medicine for more than twen-

a relationship that would

he sees as similar to the cur-

Freedom. The film explored

securing the release of Ameri-

ty generations and I decided

eventually land him a position rent situation in the United

Benhuri’s life as a dentist in

can hostages.

to go into engineering as an

within the Iranian adminis-

act of teenage rebellion,”

tration.

tudents piled into the

“My family has been in

the United States, but also his

“I came to the University in

fight to help his family escape

1964 and it was much smaller

Benhuri said. “But, then after

Iran during the 1970s.

than it was today,” Benhuri

I started working, not that I

“I felt that the first show-

“I admired him (the Shah) as a leader and believe he is

States.

“I wanted to tell the true story politically what happened,” said Behuri. “I made

said. “For me it was per-

didn’t like it, I loved engineer- one of the best leaders in the

it my mission to tell the

ing I wanted to be at the

fect because I was a foreign

ing, I used engineering all

later 20th century,” Benhuri

truth.”

University of New Haven,”

student and I came here on a

through my research for the

said.

said Benhuri, who is a 1969

student visa and to me having

dental implant that helped

graduate of the University

a smaller community, like the

me tremendously. But, inside

and currently holds a seat on the Board of Governors.

When the Iranian govern-

Benhuri and his team plan on putting the motion picture

ment took a turn for the

into american film festivals

University of New Haven, was my heart, I wanted to be in

worst, Benhuri’s family began

and hope to see it on the big

ideal - I got to know every-

receiving threats and at-

screens or on television.

Sodexo Given F Rating

the healthcare system.” listed as ingredients to be on the lookout for when eating

Continued from pg. 5

ated lists of symptoms, both

Sodezo products.

belief that it is not the best in

short and long term, as well

They encourage parents and

regards to nutrition, as is the

as ingredients to look for as

students to opt for home-

case with sophomore Danny

potentially unhealthy. ‘Stom-

made, packaged lunches, but

Courtemanche.

“I don’t mind it as much as

ach discomfort’ stood alone as that option is rarely a posthe only short-term symptom sibility in a university setting.

other students seem to, but I

listed, however the long-term

The review of Sodexo leaves

do I feel like a lot of the foods

symptom list was much more

many college students won-

they make are processed. I’m

detailed. Symptoms included

dering what their alternatives

not picky with foods but I

obesity, hypertension, heart

are; in a campus-wide com-

know it’s not the healthiest

disease, and other unknown

munity filled with nothing

thing I should be eating,” he

side effects due to the use

but Sodexo food, options are

said.

of various chemicals. Fat,

limited.

‘Is it bad for you?’ also cre-

high sodium, and unknown processing chemicals were all

Sodexo has not yet responded to a request for comment.

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S P O RT S

How Two Teams Changed NCAA American League Basketball With a Simple Switch Season Preview

BY ERIK NYBRO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

So since the move, they are 42-30 in conference play

cuse. One reason they might

BY ERIK NYBRO struggle is the amount of travCONTRIBUTING WRITER

I

and, if you take out the first

Syracuse and Pittsburgh

the move, they had 55 wins

the same coach for 7 years.

moved into the Atlantic Coast

and a Final Four appearance

The ACC has clearly changed

Conference and changed the

and never missed the tour-

these two teams from being

landscape of college basket-

nament. However, some of

great to just average. So did

ball forever.

those wins were vacated due

the move really work out for

to NCAA sanctions. So what

Pittsburgh? They make more

Indians who famously blew a

the Big East and left for the

has changed? They have the

money in the ACC and get

3-1 lead to the Chicago Cubs

ACC where they have now

same great coach and the ACC better exposure. However,

in the World Series Final.

finished their fourth season.

is just as good as the Big East

they have the same problem

Not only do the Indians have

In the first season, they were

was at the time of the move.

as Syracuse— they cannot fall

very successful. The team

Is it the amount of traveling

behind because if they do they

went 28-6 overall and 14-4

that they have to do in the

will end up on the bottom for

in the ACC. They started the

ACC, or has Jim Boehiem

season 25-0 and would later

lost his touch? Whatever it is,

the rest of the time they are in for Cleveland could be the the ACC. Boston Red Sox who have 3

be upset in the tournament

Syracuse needs to figure it out

The next school we will

Cy Young pitchers. However,

by the 11th seeded Dayton in

before it is too late to prevent

look at is UCONN, who has

David Price currently has an

the round of 32. The second

becoming a bottom dweller

enjoyed some great runs over

injury, so it is unclear if his

season for Syracuse went

like former Big East team and

the years, but has struggled as

pretty poorly as they were

Current ACC school Boston

well. When Syracuse left the

suspended from both the

College.

Big East, UCONN was stuck

t’s been four years since

In 2013, Syracuse departed

ACC and NCAA tournaments,

el. There is a lot more travel

year, they are only two games

for these teams as they have

over .500 in the ACC. In the

to go down South a lot. Up

previous four years before

until this last year, they had

Then, there is Pittsburgh

with the leftovers of the con-

M

The Boston Red Sox are the reigning division champs, and they are looking dangerous again this year. Although they had a major loss with DH

ajor League

Baseball season is right around the corner and will start on April 2. It should be a great season, and it will be interesting to see if anyone will beat the Cleveland

David Ortiz’s retirement, they should survive without him just fine as they have the new killer B’s (Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley Jr. and Benintendi).

Another huge addition to Boston’s roster is Chris Sale, the 27 year-old 5 time all-star, who will lead the pitching staff which already includes reigning AL Cy Young win-

most of their roster returning, ner Rick Porcello. Then there but they have also added star is the Baltimore Orioles who

home run hitter Edwin Encar- having been quite threatening nacion. A possible competitor since they brought in Buck

arm will hold up. In the West, you really need to watch out for the Texas Rangers who hope to improve this year.

Even though they had the

and they went 18-13 overall

who, in the four years before

ference, so they created the

best record in the American

and 9-9 in the conference.

the move, had 45 wins in

American Conference. This

League last year, they lost in

Season three was similar to

conference play. They made

conference has some decent

the first round of the playoffs.

the second regular season

it 3 out of the 4 years to the

teams, but is just not as good

Now we will look at each divi-

as they went 23-14 overall

NCAA tournament and also

as those other big conferences

and 9-9 in the conference.

were the Big East regular sea-

such as the PAC 12 and the

However, they had a post-

son champions. In the 4 years

Big Ten. UCONN has had 42

season and went to the final

in the ACC, Pittsburgh has 32

wins in the conference since

four as a 10 seed. Then, this

ly stacked this year, and most

wins and has only made two

they got kicked out of the Big

would say that almost all the

year they were 19-15 overall

tournaments which is also a

East four years ago. They only

teams within it have a shot at

and 10-8 in the conference.

major decline just like Syra-

sion and how it might shape up this coming season.

AL East The AL East looks absolute-

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Showalter as their manager.

The Orioles will be led by slugger Chris Davis, slick

fielder Manny Machado, and star Adam Jones. These key players will keep the O’s in a lot of games. The real leader for this team, however, will be reigning comeback player of the year Mark Trumbo who lead the league in home runs. The pitching will have to be good enough to keep the offense in the game. Then there is the New York Yankees who, though they refuse to admit it, are most likely rebuilding. However, this team is still good and should stay in the game thanks to Gary Sanchez. If Sanchez

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American League Preview

Cleveland Indians have the

World Series this year. Let’s

best chance at winning the

just hope they are able to

Continued from pg. 8

jor boost from Edwin Encar-

Projected AL Central Winner:

American League, for the

forget the humiliation of last

has a year like 2016, then

nacion, they have a top-notch

Cleveland Indians

second year in a row. This

season and seal the deal this

everybody had better watch

pitching staff, and they have

AL West

well-balanced team has a

time.

out because there could be a

excellent coaching from Terry

This is the division of stars,

new superstar in the league.

Francona. Next is the Detroit

and one of the biggest stars in

The problem with the Yanks

Tigers who are led by super-

the league is Mike Trout. The

is the lack of a great pitching

star hitter Miguel Cabrera

Los Angeles Angels are dan-

staff and also a lack of players

and Cy Young runner-up Jus-

gerous as long as Trout is on

that are great players in the

tin Verlander. With these two

the field. The problem is that

MLB in general. There is also

stars, this should be a good

baseball is a team game, and

the Toronto Blue Jays who

team that could keep up with

Trout will need a lot of help

should still be good this year

the Indians.

from aging star Albert Pujols.

even without Edwin Encar-

The Kansas City Royals

Next is Dominican Robinson

nacion. Toronto will still have

should also be able to com-

Cano who leads the Seattle

great players in Jose Bautista,

pete for the division as they

Mariners. He will need help

Troy Tulowitzki and Josh

seem to be ready to bounce

from slugger Nelson Cruz

Donaldson. This team can

back to the playoffs—some-

who hopefully can reproduce

really hit and you can expect

thing they failed to do last

last season for Seattle. Pitch-

great chance to be back in the

National League Preview

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO STAFF WRITER

Nats felt that Adam Eaton’s offensive and defensive abili-

T

ties could help them in 2017

Baseball season is right

to former MVP Bryce Harper

around the corner and spring

and 2016 Rookie of the Year

fever is going to be spread-

candidate Trea Turner to

he Major League

instead of waiting a couple of years for these players to develop. The Nationals look

them to do the same this year. year after their World Series winning season. Expect the The real question, though, is

ing will rely on Felix Hernandez who should be in the CY

ing like the flu. The National

carry the load, and take this

Royals to have a good season

Young conversation this year.

League has been busy this

team to the promise land,

if the pitching staff can hold

up. Lastly, we have the Tampa with a bit of fire lit beneath them after Yordano Ventura, Bay Rays who really do not

Watch out for this Seattle

offseason building their teams which for the last few years

team—although, it seems like

and developing their players

has been the first round of the

have a great chance to win the one of their pitchers, died this division. They have phenom- offseason. This team should

we say that every year and

for the 2017 season.

NLDS. If the Nationals can

enal pitchers including Chris

be led by Salvatore Perez, Lo-

Houston Astros will be led

Nationals, New York Mets,

depth I don’t see a reason why

Archer who should lead the

renzo Cain and Eric Hosmer.

by young stars Jose Altuve

Miami Marlins, Philadelphia

this team can’t be a World

staff. However, the key is

The Minnesota Twins should

and George Springer. Both are dominant hitters who will

Phillies, Atlanta Braves

Series contender in 2017.

whether the Rays can score.

be in a rebuilding season. The

need to be good if the Astros

The Nationals are the defend-

Prediction: Wild Card

The offense will continue to

good thing about that is that

be led by Evan Longoria, but

they can let their younger

want to win the division. The

that may not be enough for

players—Byron Buxton, Max

pitching staff is not too bad

them to clinch the division.

Kepler and Miguel Sano—get

with Dallas Keuchel. Lastly,

Projected AL East Winner:

much needed experience. The

we have the Oakland Athlet-

Boston Red Sox

same thing goes for the Chica- ics. Nobody ever knows what

AL Central

go White Sox. They got rid of

Billy Beane is doing but you

their best player, Chris Sale,

nated by one team, the Cleve-

nothing ever happens. The

NL East: Washington

stay healthy and add bullpen

ing champions of this division The New York Mets took a and they showed everyone

trip to the World Series in

that they tend to stay there by

2015, and they followed that

trading for OF Adam Eaten

up with a wild card game loss

this offseason. The Nats gave

to Madison Bumgarner and

up a lot of assets to the White

the San Francisco Giants in

always have to believe in his

Sox in order to get this deal

2016. This past offseason the

and now they are just looking

team. Oakland shouldn’t be

done. The Nats gave up right

Mets brought back virtually

land Indians. However, you

to rebuild. The good thing is

too relevant this year, but

handed pitching prospects

the same team that lost that

never know what will happen

they have Jose Abreu who is

hopefully they can compete

Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo

wild card game. The Mets

after last year’s misfortune in

a monster slugger. The key is

behind Ace Sonny Gray.

Lopez, and 2016 first round

signed a lot of free agents, but

the final. This year the team

getting Yoan Moncada to the

Projected AL West Winners:

pick (29th overall) Dane Dun- they were all their own. They

is looking more balanced as

major leagues to see if he is as

Houston Astros

ning. These three prospects

their offense is getting a ma-

good as advertised.

The central should be domi-

With that being said, the

have a lot of potential but the

re-signed OF Yoenis Cespedes

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fall on power hitter Giancarlo Stanton to put the whole city

NCAA Conference Realignment Continued from pg. 8 had 34 conference wins in the previous four seasons in the Big East. Overall, this move

to the richest contract in

on his back. The Marlins will

franchise history. They also

pay tribute to Fernandez

re-signed 2B Neil Walker, C

by wearing his number 16

Rene Rivera, and pitchers

on their sleeves throughout

Jerry Blevins and Fernando

the season. The Marlins

Salas. The Mets will rely on

have a pretty talented young

their starting pitching to get

core that could make some

American conference has re-

them through 2017. Matt

noise. These players include

ally struggled this year as they

Harvey and Jacob DeGrom

Giancarlo Stanton, Dee Gor-

only had two teams make the

are coming off season ending

don, Christian Yiech, Marcell

tournament and they both

surgery so it is going to be

Ozuna, Adeiny Hechavar-

lost before the sweet sixteen.

fun to see if they can regain

ria and A.J. Ramos. These

their dominant form. Young

UCONN should be able to

Marlins will rally around the

pitchers Seth Lugo, Zack

dominate their conference for

legacy of Jose Fernandez and

Wheeler, and Robert Gsell-

years to come, but if they fail

create some magic and in the

The UConn men’s basketball team celebrates with head coach Kevin Ollie after winning the AAC Championship

man will all be fighting for

end, they might even secure

they will probably never be

becomes available.

the fifth starter’s role after it

a playoff spot. Prediction: On

was vacated by the departure

the bubble

of Bartolo “Big Sexy” Colon.

The Philadelphia Phillies

With all that being said, this

have been rebuilding for

team is very deep, young, and

quite some time, and dur-

talented and with another

ing that rebuild philly fans

year under their belt I don’t

have watched the decline of

think there is any team that

long-time fan favorite Ryan

can stop them. Prediction: NL Howard. Now that Howard East Champions is finally gone, the Phillies The Miami Marlins are one

can finally start calling up all

of those teams that has the

the young talent they have

potential to be dangerous,

in the minors. The Phillies

but they could never seem

will look to young prospects

to put it all together. The

Maikel Franco, Cesar Her-

Marlins team development

nandez, Odubel Herrera to took a huge step back with the develop into all-star caliber tragic death of star pitcher talent within the coming Jose Fernandez. Fernandez

years. They will also look to

was the cornerstone of the

develop young pitchers Aaron

franchise and now that he’s gone, the pressure will now

has been good for UCONN as they went from an average team in one conference to a great team in another.

The only problem is that the

the same again. Their situa-

Photo via the Daily Campus

All three schools have posi-

they are winning more games, but they play in a conference

tion isn’t great, nor is it what

tives and negatives of their

which is much worse than the

they want, as they have been

new situations. However, the

conference they were in previ-

unsuccessfully seeking to join

negatives are outweighing the

ously. These schools need to

other conferences. However,

positives. For Syracuse and

have a great next couple of

UCONN will probably be the

Pittsburgh, they are losing

years or else they may never

next school to move to a bet-

more games than they were

recover.

ter conference when a spot

before the move. For UCONN,

U.S. Wins World Baseball Classic

BY SEAN KINGSEPP STAFF WRITER

Classic is imperative to the

games within Asia and North

growth and understanding

America.

T

of the game because of its

past winners - Japan and the

rose to the occasion to shock

pits country against country

Dominican Republic - and

the world. Israel had perhaps

he World Baseball

Classic is a tournament that

non-inclusion in the Olym-

every region, some teams

pics. This year’s tournament

fizzled under the might of the

featured a combination of

frontrunners while others

to determine who has the best new challengers such as Israel. From qualifying rounds to team. While it is one of the

Read more on page 18... younger global sports tournaments, the World Baseball

After riveting pool play from

the final round, nine different cities and six countries hosted

the most shocking run as they swept their pool to move on to the second round, where

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World Watches as U.S. Wins World Baseball Classic Continued from pg. 10

nents, and returning cham-

sacrifice fly by Eddie Rosario,

teams having never reached

ment displaying the best of

the semifinals before.

each nation. Even with some

pions, Dominicana, in order

which scored Carlos Correa to

they won another game. In

to advance to the semifinals.

finish the game at 4-3. With a

all, Israel won four games,

Both games between the

pre-extra inning heroics, the

onship game didn’t match up

League Baseball not playing,

three of which against le-

United States and Domini-

United States played a rain-

to either of the two semi-final

such as Mike Trout or Clay-

gitimate contenders for the

cana were filled with drama

soaked game against Japan

games played. Despite both

ton Kershaw, the interest in

trophy, Cuba, Netherlands,

and emotion that resembled a

which was dominated by the

teams having rosters full of

the tournament was there, as

and South Korea, while losing

game of the World Cup.

pitching on both sides. The

Major League all-stars, the

proven by the 23% increase

their last two games to the

in attendance of games,

Jones brought in Brandon

Puerto Rican team from the

according to Major League

early innings, winning the

Baseball Communications.

to third. Luke Gregerson

game by a score of 8-0. De-

This increase is not only good

and Puerto Rico would need

would come in for a three-out

spite the anticlimactic ending, to show that the sport is still

to defeat the Netherlands.

save in the ninth to finish off

the tournament, which some

growing and interesting, but

Both games were decided by

the mighty Japanese lineup.

said would be the last World

also bodes well for the 2020

a single run, with Puerto Rico

The United States would meet Baseball Classic because of

Olympics, which plans to

defeating the Netherlands

Puerto Rico the next night

disinterest, proved that it can

include the sport for the first

in 11 innings after a walk off

for the championship, both

still be an exciting tourna-

time since 2008.

pers adds some much needed

opinion the Browns should at

explosiveness to the defensive

least keep him for a year and

United States would need to

second pool round was also

defeat two-time champion Ja- Crawford with a ground ball

full of surprises as the Neth-

pan on their way to the finals

erlands and Japan would win their pool, while Puerto Rico and the United States would win theirs. The United States needed to win a rematch against first pool round oppo-

NFL Starts Moving Free Agents

T

he new NFL season

has officially begun. With free agent rumors flying around the league left and right and some huge names being thrown around the league implements some of the biggest moves around the league since the start of the new season.

Arguably the biggest move so far has to be wide receiver Alshon Jeffery signing with the Philadelphia Eagles. This

of the best players in Major

game was tied late until Adam United States routed the

With the stage set, the

Netherlands and Japan. The

BY QUENTIN WALKER STAFF WRITER

Unfortunately, the champi-

line for Carolina, being able to let him show what he can do. soak up some of the attention

How much harm can be done

acquisition changes a lot of

fery and dropping Jay Cutler,

that Luke Kuechly and Thom-

to them that already hasn’t?

things, not just for Philly,

went and picked a new QB

as Davis Sr. get is something

And, if things don’t pan out,

but Jeffery’s former team,

in Mike Glennon. In addi-

that should help the Panther

they have a somewhat reliable

the Chicago Bears. With the

tion, they also signed Markus

defense out tremendously.

backup QB on their roster.

addition of Jeffery, quarter-

Wheaton and Kendall Wright

Brock Osweiler was an-

back Carson Wentz has the

to fill the void that Alshon

other name that was floating

nett went from Super Bowl

big name receiver he’s been

left. Now that the Bears have

around, not for free agency,

champion to NFL free agent,

looking for, and it takes some

a new signal caller in town

but for trade. That trade

and now he’s a member of the

much needed pressure off

things might actually turn

eventually happened when

Green Bay Packers. Bennett

the run game for the Eagles.

around in the Windy City, but

the Houston Texans agreed

provides the Packers with an-

On the other hand, Chicago

we’ll have to wait and see.

to a trade with the Cleveland

other deep threat at the tight

Browns for a fourth round

end spot, but he also gives

loses their star playmaker

Another big name that was

Tight end Martellus Ben-

and about 90 percent of their

on the move was Julius Pep-

pick in this year’s draft. Now,

them an extra blocker on the

offense (the other ten be-

pers. Peppers was signed by

sources around the league are

line. Bennett’s flexibility can

ing Kevin White and their

the Carolina Panthers, ironi-

saying that Osweiler isn’t go-

prove to help out Green Bay if

run game combined), which

cally enough the Panthers

ing to be the Browns’ answer

used the right way.

doesn’t bode well for their

just so happen to be the team

at QB, saying that they might

newest starting QB.

that he spent the first eight

trade or release him before

years of his career with. Pep-

the season starts, but in my

The Bears, after losing Jef-

The Jacksonville Jaguars had some pretty nice acquisi-

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Katy Perry Accepts National Equality Award Follow the Charger

BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER Bulletin on Social Media the world.”

Perry has inspired millions

A

worldwide, especially those

Rights Campaign Gala on

saying, “I got to say there is

March 18th, Katy Perry ac-

no other community that has

cepted the award for Na-

done more to shape who I am

tional Equality. According to

today, and there is no other

Human Rights Campaign’s

community that I believe in

(HRC) website, “The HRC

more than you.”

t the 2017 Human

Ally for Equality Award and

in the LGBTQ community,

with her music. In her speech, Perry acknowledged her fans

Katy Perry accepting the National Equality Award

AP Photo

Coming from a religious

National Equality Award

background and initially

up in youth groups which

recognizes the outstanding

pursuing a career in gospel

were pro conversion camps.

the award and gave her

efforts of those who use their

music, Perry defied every-

She knew she was curious,

speech, fans and members

voice and publicly stand up

thing she knew growing up

and knew sexuality wasn’t as

of the LGBTQ community

for the LGBTQ community.

to become the pop sensation

black and white as her dress

thanked her for supporting

These allies commit time,

that she is today. Everyone is

(she was wearing as she ac-

them. Tweets included thank-

energy and spirit to improve

familiar with one of Perry’s

cepted the award). “I haven’t

ing her for using her platform

the lives of LGBTQ people

first hits, “I Kissed A Girl”

always gotten it right, but in

for good and everything she

and advance equality for

which stirred up controversy

2008 when that song came

has done for the community.

all Americans.” Perry ac-

and ultimately launched her

out, I knew that I started a

Perry promised to continue

cepted the award for National

career. This single helped to

conversation that a lot of the

advocating for fans and

Equality and America Ferrera

encourage conversation about world seemed curious enough

accepted the award for HRC

sexuality.

Ally for Equality.

“I’m just a singer-songwrit-

“We are thrilled to honor

er, honestly,” Perry said, “I

Katy Perry for using her pow-

speak my truths and I paint

erful voice and international

my fantasies into these little,

platform to speak out for LG-

bite-size pop songs. For

BTQ equality,” said President

instance, “I kissed a girl and

Chad Griffin of the HRC, “Her I liked it.” Truth be told, I did compelling advocacy, from the stage to the campaign

more than that.”

In Perry’s speech, she

trail, has had a profound

mentioned how she “prayed

effect on the lives of LGBTQ

the gay away,” and how she

people -- and, in particular,

grew up in a very religious

young people. Katy’s mes-

home. She later added how

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Days after Perry received

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equality for all.

to sing along to”, Perry stated.

Kendrick Lamar Releases The Heart Part 4

BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

F

@ChargerBulletin

The Compton rapper showcases his vocals, production talents, and lyrical mastery on the track, teasing fans for

ollowing the re-

cent trend of unanticipated releases and a mysterious Instagram post, Kendrick Lamar debuted a new song The

sage of inclusion and equality

she couldn’t reconcile that as

continues to inspire us and

a gospel singing girl who grew Heart Part 4 on March 23.

an album drop in the near

@ChargerBulletin

future.

The first three parts of “The Heart” series have been released throughout Lamar’s career, starting from before

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Spotify Playlist of the Week

BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER

T

“Girl Groups of Women’s Follow the Charger Bulletin History Month on Spotify!

o conclude Women’s History Month, The Charger Bulletin would like to share some of its favorite girl group songs of all time:

The Spice Girls - Say You’ll Be There (1997) The Spice Girls were the catalyst for late 90s bright, pure pop. This song gives you a harmonica solo, some G-funk sounds, a message of always being there for your lover, and a sexy video of the five Brit queens in the desert as ninja warriors.

Destiny’s Child - Say My Name (2000) Coupled with a jiggy Darkchild beat, wah-wah guitar licks, and strings, this song captures the spirit of early 2000s R&B. Fans also knew from watching the video on MTV and BET that Beyonce was the second coming of Diana Ross.

TLC - No Scrubs (1999) After a 5-year hiatus of bankruptcy, an arson charge for the late Left-Eye and a lawsuit, TLC came back swinging with their third album FanMail with “No Scrubs” as its lead single. Is it a male-bashing anthem or a message to girls out there to not settle for less? That’s for you to interpret.

All Saints - I Know Where It’s At (1997) The same way the Rolling Stones came to rival the Beatles in the 1960s, All Saints rose when the Spice Girls dominated Europe and America in ‘96-99. “I Know Where It’s At” has a fresh pop sound mixed with hip-hop and mild R&B and a corny (but enjoyable) Left Eye-type rap verse from Shaznay Lewis.

Dream - He Loves U Not (2000) If your high school rivalry with another girl over a cute guy were a song, it would be Dream’s Y2K-inflicted hit “He Loves U Not.” 3LW - No More (Baby I’ma Do Right) (2000) Kiely of 3LW’s infamous lisp carried this kiss-off classic to the boys who can’t “be a man, be a man man.”

Fifth Harmony - Work From Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) (2016) The slinky beat, tropical clicks, and distinct tones of Fifth Harmony prove that they are a grown-up girl group of powerful women.

Blaque - Bring It All to Me (feat. JC Chavez) (2000) Formerly teenage proteges of TLC’s Left Eye, Blaque found a top 5 pop hit in “Bring It All To Me” with a positive message to men out there: they “...don’t want your money, cars, diamonds or rings. [They] want you.”

Danity Kane - Lemonade (feat. Tyga) (2014) This quintet, originally formed on MTV’s Making the Band, came back as four in 2013 for a comeback album and tour which only lasted for a year before splitting up again. The antidote to reintroduce them: the urban pop, booty-popping “Lemonade.” Topped off with Tyga’s fire guest verse, this song is a certified club banger that sadly never got the see light of day on the pop charts.

The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons (feat. Snoop Dogg) (2006) Once a burlesque act in ‘90s Los Angeles, Robin Antin turned The Pussycat Dolls into a chart-topping girl group with Nicole Scherzinger as the front lady. Together PCD dropped several club tracks bursting with attitude. “Buttons” is one of their better releases with a sick beat drop and Middle Eastern flair.

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Drake Finds UniqueVoice on More Life Album

BY IYANA JONES CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A

nyone that was

the Toronto artist. Drake’s

and Childish Gambino also

past two albums If You’re

received on their most recent

Reading This It’s Too Late

albums. What these critics

and Views were bangers

fail to acknowledge is that

straight off the bat. They were

Drake’s creativity on More

heralded great works by his

Life is more proficient than

fans and critics alike, both

in past albums. The lack of

scrolling casually through

showing growth and creativity concise story in the album

their Spotify on the night of

as an artist. However, More

is what makes it great. So

March 22nd was greeted with

Life has not gotten the same

many artists get trapped in

a pleasant surprise: Drake’s

receptiveness from audiences. trying to stick to a story or to

new album More Life.

Many feel that Drake has

The 22-track release was

moved away from his origi-

met largely with criticism by

nal hip-hop roots: criticism

fans who expected more of

which artists such as Kid Cudi

a genre that they end up getting repetitive. More Life is

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Kendrick Lamar’s The Heart Part 4 Continued from pg. 15

AP Photo

Kendrick Lamar

Drake’s More Life

ten overlooked: on The Heart Part 4, he addresses tensions

his career skyrocketed to a

that rise in social groups as a

single featuring Jay Rock

result of income inequality:

and Ab-Soul in 2012. True

“The richer the poorer, the

to Kendrick’s usual complex,

bigger the picture / The more

yet accessible style, The

blood pours…”

Heart Part 4 is a five-minute

Hip-hop fans picked apart

track that skims over a wide

the lyrics of the song, focusing

range of topics ranging from

on lyrics that allegedly target

Lamar’s lifestyle adaptation

Drake. Drake recently col-

after his success to the cur-

laborated with DJ Khaled on

rent political climate of the

“For Free,” in which he men-

Continued from pg. 15

incorporating dancehall into

point. It is probably the most

United States.

tions a “boy from Compton”

as confusing as it is beautiful,

his music more, starting with

disappointing on the album

Rising R&B artist Khalid sup-

in the industry. Fans believe

“Controlla” and “One Dance”

because most people would

plies the backing vocals for

that Lamar is referencing

off the Views album. This

expect more from both Drake

the song.

Drake’s feature as he knocks

trend has been used by other

and Kanye West as influenc-

artists such as Justin Bieber

ers of today’s hip-hop scene.

and Major Lazer, but Drake’s

The album ends with a song

ability to incorporate it into

called “Do Not Disturb.” It

rap is what makes him stand

reflects the style of the first

out.

which is what I enjoy about listening to it. Every time I play the album, it’s almost as if I am hearing each song differently.

The album opens with “Free Smoke” which starts out as a ballad but quickly turns into a hype song that fans would expect from Drake. This song isn’t something unexpected from him, but is still a good song to jam to. The song stands out in comparison to other new hits such as “Passionfruit,” “Madiba Riddim,” “Blem,” and “Gyalchester,” which all have dancehall influences on them. Even in their titles, the songs use words such as “gyal” and “riddim”, popular terms used in the titles of reggae and soca songs. Drake has been slowly

Although the album is 22 songs, it seems to lack in

Prior to this release, La-

an artist that “tiptoe[s]

mar’s last album To Pimp A

around [his] name.” Kendrick

Butterfly went platinum in

continues to claim his spot on

the United States. The album

the rap throne throughout the

track, something typical of

explored themes of institu-

track-- and releasing the song

Drake.

tional racism and inequality

after Drake’s album release

that contribute to systematic

naturally rose some suspicion.

Overall, the album is a bit

features for the amount of

messy. There is no concise

failure for African Americans

songs it has. The best features

storyline to follow, so it is

Fans eagerly await Lamar’s

would hands down be “Since

less of an intense listening

in impoverished neighbor-

experience, which I enjoyed.

hoods. Featured artists in-

next release: those who have

Way Back” featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR and Sampha

The only thing I would say I

cluded Thundercat, Bilal, and

followed his rising career

on “4422.” Both are slower

strongly disliked about this

Snoop Dogg. The Heart Part

have witnessed a matura-

jams that match each art-

album was that it was 22

4 incorporates these themes

tion of sound facilitated by

ist’s true sound. Both show

songs, about 7-8 songs too

and how they have influenced

collaborations with other

how well Drake knows how

many. The album as a whole I

Lamar as an individual.

established artists, placing

to place himself when with

would give a 7/10 for creativ-

Lamar is a significant artist

another artist. Surprisingly,

ity: had it valued quality over

lauded hip-hop lyrical genius-

“Glow” featuring Kanye West

quantity song-wise, it would

that gives a voice to commu-

have fared better in my eyes

nities that feel neglected. He

es such as Jay-Z and Kanye

is not that great. The song is a 7 minute drag that does

and his audiences. Still, More

utilizes his platform to draw

West.

not ever really pick up at any

Life definitely gave me life.

attention to issues that are of-

him within the ranks of other

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How People Stopped Reading as Much as They Used to

College Lessons I Learned from Felicity and her roommate Megan.

BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER

Megan, a gothic-y Wiccan chick, starts as her enemy.

pressure - hence reading (and

and alerts per hour is mas-

being snobby) was the norm.

sive. As college students we

Not to forget they had no

can add textbooks to our list

I

smart phones and a complete

of readings. We might not

I watched “Gossip Girl,””

I’m not the same person I

freedom of speech; they had

be clearing shelves of Plato’s

90210,” (the reboot) “The

was as a freshman. Elena

breakfast clubs and opium

and Aristotle’s works, but

O.C.,” and “Pretty Little Li-

becomes more vulnerable,

as I used to” seems to be a

instead shelves of electronic

ars.” Before college, I started

and Megan becomes Felicity’s

common-ground statement

dens.

“Felicity” to get a feel of what

close friend. The person who

college would be. “Felicity”

is your first-year roommate,

was a little dated (it ran from

mutual friend or classmate

1998-2002), but the lessons

could be different, but never

on the show are relevant.

count them out.

BY ANNASSE RAJEH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“

I

do not read as much

for many college students and

Fast forward almost a

words and excerpts. Do not

Elena is stubborn and initially, a little scary. Julie is in a

’m a sucker for teen soap love triangle with Felicity and Ben. However, people change. operas. In high school years,

adults alike. Yet, we appear to

century and a half later, and

beat yourself up if you cannot

do nothing about, not to for-

one would find themselves in

finish that Franz Kafka novel,

get we do not mind spending

2017. The epitome of reli-

you are tired, and most likely

frivolous amounts on books

gious freedom and excessive

busy. Essentially, we have

to fill our decked shelves. As

recreation where politics and

conserved our reading from

the lead character Felic-

an avid reader, I am grateful

technology seems to be the

one platform to another. The

ity Porter, of Palo Alto, who

to come into college with one

for the readers of the world,

trend. It is only natural that

platform itself may not be

makes an impulsive decision

major and switch to another.

but it is rather dishearten-

the dynamic of our is signifi-

ineffective but our content is

to attend the University of

Some students can enter their

ing that it is a dying interest.

cantly different than that in

not as substantial.

New York to follow a former

sophomore year with no idea

the 19th century. The shift of

classmate for whom she had

of what career they want.

More importantly, why have the classics lost their societal

interest has put the technical

sophisticated passages, but

relevance? For these two

studies and politics under the

it is worth dedicating 30

concerns it is worth examin-

light, leaving a small nook for

minutes of one’s week to read

ing reading and its nature in

literature, philosophy, and

or pursue a classic work. As

earlier times.

history. Furthermore, the

we specialize it is vital to be

way we utilize our reading

reminded of what it means to

the people of Victorian

comprehension capacity has

be a citizen of critical thought. social aspect. Your groups of

England loved reading. The

evolved. Instead of reading

So drop your phone and that

friends who come in your life

with life.

names of Wilde, Dickens,

the newspaper or a novel, we

Buzzfeed GIF article and pick

are formed naturally, rather

Be Proud

and Eliot were a hot topic

read email, bit-sized news,

up a book about Tolstoy or

than pre-packaged. The first

Felicity’s family looks at

in a time that lacked many

and texts/articles.

Noam Chomsky.

season, Felicity doesn’t know

her last-minute decision to

The amounts of text mes-

anyone. Through campus,

attend college in New York,

recreations and in a time that was loaded with religious

sages, Facebook posts, emails,

Between 1830s and 1900s,

It is hard to a lot and

The show revolves around

Indecisiveness Is Normal It’s common for someone

romantic feelings. Felicity and Felicity is torn between two majors in the first season. Her her squad face many challenges, and here is what those

original plan was to become

challenges taught me:

a doctor, and by her second

Friendships Can Change

year, she switches to art, only

College years are difficult

to go back pre-med. Ben runs

to navigate, especially in the

through the show without any

class and mutual friends, Felicity meets Noel, Julie, Elena,

idea of what he wants to do

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SCOPE Details Spring Lessons from Weekend Selection Process Felicity

BY TERI TOZZI SCOPE PRESIDENT

S

pring Weekend is

one of the most talked about

events every school year.

Whether students are talking

about the upcoming concert

or a concert from a previous

year, the topic always brings

up mixed emotions. As the

concert artists were just re-

vealed, whatever reaction you

may have, SCOPE hopes you

will still partake in the many

festivities of the weekend.

This year, we want to offer

students some insight into

how Spring Concert is creted

in hopes that your questions

can be answered.

The exciting final decision is

usually made prior to winter

break, and the artist selection

process begins as early as Oc-

tober when we send out a sur-

vey to the student body. We

put in an offer. However,

Continued from pg. 17

iPhone and a couple of years

use the survey to gauge the

sometimes this is not exactly

when she had planned on

shy of Facebook. Felicity at-

type of genre students want to the end of the process. Some-

attending Stanford. It doesn’t

tends a frat party, and a photo

see during Spring Weekend,

times artist availability just

stop her, however, from being

of her naked with a guy in his

and to also get any sugges-

does not work out in our favor proud of her school. We see

boxer with a cup of alcohol

tions that students think will

and we need to turn to our

that coming to the East Coast

work well for our campus.

plan B or C.

ends up in a mass email sent

was way more than a boy. She

to the school. Smoking weed

The next step is to look into

As we try to get popular

comedian. The cost for sound

can escape from expectation artists, we are competing with and influence of her pushy other schools across the counparents. Felicity gets a work try who possibly have larger study job in the admission budgets or make an offer earoffice and another one at the lier than we do. Other times, Starbucks-type cafe. In the the artists have prior comsecond season, she becomes mitments like going on tour an RA and advocates for the or recording a new album, so school’s clinic to provide birth they turn down our offer. No control. matter what, our final deci-

and lighting varies depending

sion is made knowing we did

The Struggle Is Real (But

on the artist, so while we may

our best to find artists that

It’s Gonna Get Better)

be able to afford an artist’s

many students will enjoy.

possible artists based on a price point that fits within our budget. While budgeting, we keep in mind that the entirety of our funds cannot go towards the artist because we also need to purchase sound, lighting, and staging for both the concert and

Your four years of college

on Instagram or you at a kegger on Facebook will not fly well with future employers.

Awkward Happens Felicity may come off as naive at the beginning of the series, following a boy she hardly knows across the country, buther spirit is always in the right place.

It’s Never too Late Not everyone has the same opportunity to attend college

performance cost, we may not If you have any further ques-

do not come without drama

or even high school. That

be able to also afford their

tions, please email scope-

and uphill battles. Elena,

doesn’t mean they can never

rider needs.

chair@newhaven.edu. For

a smart pre-med major, is

do it. In 2009, the National

Finally, the SCOPE presi-

ticket sale information, follow

almost forced to leave school dent, and both vice presidents @NewHavenSCOPE on all so- because of an outstanding come up with our choice that cial media platforms and look tuition bill. Ben deals with best fits our criteria and we

for signs around campus.

Want to share your opinion?

Email it to chargerbulletin@newhaven. edu.

the same dilemma, on top of

Center for Education Statistics reported students aged 25 and older accounted for roughly 40 percent of all col-

family drama while still trying lege and graduate students. to navigate college and his Javier, an immigrant from on/off again relationship with

Spain and Felicity’s goofy

Felicity.

boss, decides to quit his job

Before Careful What You

and go back to school. Some-

Do

times, you may have to put in

It’s surprising watching this episode, as I have reminded myself this is taking place

hours churning out frappuccinos and lattes (or ordering

people to do it) before chasing before Instagram, Twitter, the your dream.

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I Say Gender is Not a Social NL Preview Construct Continued from pg. 10

Nola and Vince Velasquez as

ed redefinitions of words, so

tems, which influence their

a dangerous one, two punch.

I am going to focus on the

behavior and psychology. For

Give the Phillies a few years

idea that gender is indepen-

example, men’s higher levels

and they will be a serious con-

dent of biological influences

of testosterone make them

tender, but they will not be

and almost entirely socially

generally more aggressive,

contenders in 2017. Predic-

or culturally constructed. I

competitive, and likely to take

tion: Will not make playoffs

seriously by people in gender

also make many generaliza-

risks than women.

The Atlanta Braves are kind

studies, it is difficult to find

tions in this article, and there

one more ludicrous than the

are always exceptions to any

dysphoria further complicates as the Phillies. They have a

idea that gender is a social

generalization, especially on

the theory of gender as a

lot of young talent, but the

construct.

an individual level. This does

social construct. Gender dys-

problem is they are going to

BY REGINALD WALDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

O

f all the ideas taken

Denial of biological influences on gender roles requires rejecting almost every-

The existence of gender

of in the same predicament

not, in my view, invalidate the phoria is a condition where

have to wait for it to develop.

generalization.

individuals believe they are

In the meantime, the Braves

“a boy in a girl’s body” or vice

have former number one pick

Obviously, some differences

thing we know about human

between male and female

versa. This causes stress in

Dansby Swanson and newly

psychology, anatomy, and

human behavior are cul-

dysphoric individuals, which

acquired Brandon Phillips

evolution. It is as absurd as

tural - typically trivial matters

is sometimes remedied by

manning second and short,

denying plate tectonics or the

such as the color of clothes.

taking hormone supplements.

Freddie Freeman at first, for-

greenhouse effect. The debate

However, men and women

If gender was not connected

mer all-star Matt Kemp in the

regarding gender differences

have different nervous and

to biology, then how could

outfield, and a pair of 40-year

is often mired by underhand-

endocrine (hormone) sys-

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old’s (Colon, R.A. Dickey) rounding out the rotation. It seems that the Braves have a happy medium of veterans and prospects, and it is going to be fun watching how it all plays out. Prediction: Will not make playoffs NL Central: Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburg Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds The Chicago Cubs Finally broke the curse of the goat and beat the Cleveland Indians to win the 2016 World Series. With virtually the same team returning for the 2017 season, this team should

be the favorite to go back and potentially win another one. The only factor that potentially deter the Cubs is the dreaded world series hangover. We saw it with the Kansas City Royals in 2016 and the same is possible with this 2017 Cubs team. Prediction: NL Central Champions The St. Louis Cardinals are like the San Antonio Spurs of baseball, you never really hear about them in the news but they are always extremely good. This offseason the Cardinals signed former cub Dexter Fowler to bolster their outfield and relief pitcher Brett Cecil to round out the bullpen. Under the leadership of an aging Yadier Molina, the Cardinals should be a pretty well rounded team both offensively and defensively.

With the Cubs in the same division it is going to be hard for the Cardinals to assert their dominance. Prediction: On the bubble The Pittsburgh Pirates had a little controversy this past offseason, that controversy was to keep or get rid of franchise player Andrew McCutchen. The Pirates engaged and entertained a lot of offers for the former MVP but in the end their asking price was too high, and they scared away

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Gender is Not a Social Construct

Continued from pg. 19

fessors or edgy teenagers on

I am not arguing people

and women are the primary

anyone be “born in the wrong

Tumblr. The idea of gender

should be ostracized or

factor behind gender differ-

body?” To assert gender is a

differences being influenced

shamed for not following

ences. Humans, in the end,

social construct is to spit in

by outside factors with little

typical gender norms. People

are mammals.

the face of anyone who has

to no biological input perme-

should be free to do what they

suffered from gender dyspho-

ates feminist ideology and

want as long as they aren’t

the planet is sexually dimor-

ria.

influences their beliefs and

hurting anyone else. I am ar-

phic, but we are the only

practices, such as the move-

guing that generally, inherent

ones with culture. If culture

ment for gender-neutral toys.

biological differences in men

primarily decides gender dif-

This is not simply the pet

theory of some eccentric pro-

NFL Free Agency Moves Continued from pg. 11

tions as well. They started off by signing A.J. Bouye and Barry Church to beef up their secondary and have someone as equally as talented as Jalen Ramsey on the other side of the field. Their next big move was the signing of Calais Campbell, who adds some much needed strength to their d-line. Jacksonville might be a team to watch out for, if they can get their offense together.

Now that Adrian Peterson is no longer a part of the Vikings, it was time for Minnesota to find themselves a new powerhouse in the backfield.

They did just that in signing Latavius Murray. Murray started his first couple of seasons off hot, but recently he’s been plagued by the injury bug, much like the star tailback that just left Minnesota,

but that’s beside the point.

Edelman and Danny Amen-

Murray and AP have some

dola, even Chris Hogan, and

similarities, and fumble-itis

with Gronk returning from

is not one of them, Murray is

injury, it doesn’t seem like

relatively careful when tot-

Cooks will be the shining star

ing the rock and he’s a little

of this offense either.

quicker than AP is and was.

The New York Giants pick

Maybe it’s a step in the right

up of Brandon Marshall isn’t

direction for the Vikings.

really big news after they cut

The Patriots even threw

Victor Cruz out of the blue

their hat into the free agency

(ha get it, blue), but it is news.

pool, but not the traditional

Everyone knew that it was

way. In true Patriots fashion,

Marshall’s time to leave New

the Super Bowl Champs put

York, but I don’t think anyone

up a lackluster trade (from a

thought he’d just move to

football fan’s point of view)

the other team that plays in

for former Saint Brandin

MetLife. Fans just have to

Cooks. Basically, other than

wait and see if his attitude

Cooks, the only thing that

has changed with the move

was traded were draft picks

or if he’s just the same old

which could’ve waited until

B-Marsh.

the draft, but whatever. If Cooks had a problem with not

Another move that no one expected was Eddie Lacy’s

being the focal point of the of- departure from Green Bay. fense in New Orleans, then he

We all know that the Packers

might have a problem in New

had a problem with Lacy’s

England too, with already

weight and his weight caused

established receivers in Julian problems with him being on

Almost every mammal on

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ference, then how do hyenas, gorillas, and elephant seals have strict sex-based behaviors? At what point in human evolution did our instincts mystically disappear? We evolved struggling for survival in the African savannah, not in air-conditioned coffeehouses where we can negotiate our personal pronouns.

the field, as did injury, but

Jackson, while also giving

it didn’t seem like that was

their team some much needed

reason enough to let him

speed on offense and in the

walk. Even so, he’s found a

return department. The Bucs

new home with the Seattle Se- offense should be interesting ahawks. I guess the Seahawks

this year.

expect him to revitalize their

Speaking of the Redskins,

run game, something that’s

they made a very interesting

been absent since Marshawn

move to sign Terrelle Pryor

Lynch’s retirement, but he

Sr. A guy who put up some re-

might not be able to do that if

ally good numbers in his first

he doesn’t watch his weight.

full season as a wide receiver,

From one NFC West team

Pryor was giving DBs fits with

to another, the San Francisco

his quickness and speed off

49ers added Pierre Garcon

the line. He fills the void of

to their roster. It gives them

speed left by DeSean Jackson

a much needed spark at the

and gives them the height

wide receiver position, now

that DeSean didn’t have,

all they need is a decent

making him flexible enough

enough quarterback to get

to play inside or outside.

him the ball and their offense will be set.

Now that the draft is about a month away, the free agency

From one former Wash-

market is going to get a lot

ington Redskin to another,

of attention and with some

DeSean Jackson signed a deal

significant names still wait-

with the Tampa Bay Buc-

ing to sign the dotted line it’s

caneers. This addition gives

only a matter of time before

the Bucs another target for

someone gets the biggest free

Jameis Winston alongside

agency signing of this offsea-

Mike Evans and Vincent

son.

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STUDENT LIFE

A Roundtable on Sexual Students Look to be Best Buddies Violence

BY RILEY KNEBES STAFF WRITER

W

hy is it that

when people hear the term “sexual violence” they instantly become uncomfortable and change the subject?

Why do they say that they already know enough about prevention strategies when this continues to be an ongoing problem on college campuses? And most importantly, why is everyone avoiding this conversation? These are just some of the questions that the University of New Haven, through the recent and ongoing Sexual Violence and Prevention Roundtables, is trying to address. These are problems that Undergraduate Student Government Association Representatives are pushing to solve by working from the inside out.

On Friday, March 24, several members of USGA attended the 8th Sexual Violence Roundtable event to discuss the idea of climate change at the University and how to allow for students to feel more prepared to handle sexual violence situations.

The open discussion encouraged students to talk about what does and does not

work when it comes to sexual

smaller settings “It’s not that

violence awareness and edu-

uncomfortable to talk about,”

cation on campus.

but it is not discussed on a

“We’re acknowledging that everyone is affected,” said

regular basis because “it’s not

tor of Student Life Programs

in the topic and said that the

and Title IX/VAWA Compli-

roundtable discussion gave

ance. While many women feel

him more exposure to sexual

compelled to speak up, it is

violence.

ness and create a culture at

said Hames, expressing her

BY IYANA JONES

at the forefront of your mind.” CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Ashley Dunn, Assistant Direc- Maloney says he is interested

up to everyone to raise aware-

on Campus

The next event on campus

A

fostering one on one relationchapter of Best

Buddies will be coming to the University of New Haven

the University that does not accept sexual violence. “We’re

nUs National Week of Action.

trying to diversify our pro-

On Thursday, March 30 at

gramming,” Dunn said. The

6 p.m. there will be a panel

biggest challenge is getting

discussion to start off April’s

the entire campus and com-

Sexual Assault Awareness

munity to speak up, not just a

Month. All members of the

few of the clubs and organiza-

community are encouraged to

tions.

join and to get involved in the prevention of sexual violence.

dents, including Kori Hames, sophomore and president of the new Best Buddies club.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization that establishes friendships between people with and without disabilities.

This organization, started in 1987 by Anthony Shriver,

in sixteen men are sexually

Another upcoming event is

assaulted in college, accord-

the University Clothesline

has strived to create relation-

ing to the Not Alone Cam-

Project on April 5 at 4 p.m.

ships that dispel the stigmas

paign (notalone.gov). This is

where students will create

about disabilities and estab-

why the University is work-

t-shirts to show their support

lish programs to assist people

ing to educate students on

for ending sexual, domestic,

with disabilities in achieving

resources for sexual assault

and dating violence.

their goals.

victims and encourage victims

The University challenges

“I believe that this club

to feel supported and find the

all students to make a com-

brings the chance to bring

courage to report.

mitment to positively impact

equality in a different way.

the University community

We have PRIDE, and other

“When people hear the term sexual violence they assume

and encourages them to par-

rape. It’s one of those things--

ticipate and raise awareness

‘don’t talk about it, it doesn’t

and prevention of sexual

happen’,” said Kalee Smith,

violence on campus. If you

a graduate student under the

have questions or would like

direction of Dunn.

to organize an event, please

Ian Maloney, a member of the USGA Senate said that in

contact Ashley Dunn(adunn@ newhaven.edu).

to come to the University.

The club will be dedicated to

regarding sexual assault is the next semester thanks to some kickoff event for the #ItsOincredibly dedicated stu-

One in five women and one

excitement for Best Buddies

awareness communities, but we have very few for people with disabilities. Our campus does not currently have a Special Education department and this would be a great opportunity to bring a new atmosphere to our campus,”

ships between students with disabilities and those without.

The peer buddy (a student without a disability) would mentor their buddy in any way they feel necessary. They would be expected to communicate with them regularly, meet with them once a week, and be involved in on campus activities. Hames has been friends with her buddy Matt for five years and she believes that these types of relationships can change a person’s outlook on life.

“He’s not just someone in a club for me. He’s truly one of my close friends. He has shaped so many decisions in my life, such as my career.

Because of my work with him I want to work with young children who have developmental and intellectual delays,” said Hames.

A club like this could have an incredible impact on our campus community. In a world where the “R word” is still a normal occurrence, this

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STUDENT LIFE

Students Look for a “Second Chance” at Prom Many students shared their

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

F

experiences in high school in order to shine light on how important the Second Chance Prom is for many students.

“When I was in high school

riday (March 24)

night in the Alumni Lounge,

I didn’t go to my prom be-

PRIDE hosted their 4th an-

cause it wasn’t a safe place to

nual Second Chance Prom.

look how I wanted or bring

Students could bring their

the date I wanted. Having a

friends or their significant

chance to make the memory I

others to enjoy a night of mu-

missed out on is very impor-

sic and dancing, door prizes,

tant to me, and many others

and a photo booth. There

who also missed out on or

were several co-sponsors,

who couldn’t safely experi-

including P.I.R.O., S.P.E.L.L.,

ence their prom the way they

Frisbee Club, Alpha Phi Omega (APO), W.R.I.T.E. Poetry, S.M.I.L.E., Photography

Student Ash Chase participates in a dance contest at Second Chance Prom student.

dents to use in their photos.

explaining that they were a

“The main purpose of Second

CJ Senerchia explained

large reason the event was so

Chance Prom is to give those

what Second Chance Prom

successful this year.

in the LGBTQ+ community

meant to him, as he explained

According to Fruzzetti, the

another chance at their ideal

that he had been kicked out of

turn-out was great, and this

prom – being able to go with

a high school prom for going

a grand prize movie-themed

is continuously PRIDE’s most

whomever they want to go in

with another male. “It’s not

basket donated by 5678

successful event each year.

whatever attire they wish,”

right in my eyes. You can go

said Soler.

with whoever you want wear-

Club, MOGAIlize, 5678 Dance Door prizes were provided by multiple co-sponsors, includTeam, Caribbean Student Association (CSA), and Kappa ing gift cards donated by S.M.I.L.E. and P.I.R.O. and Kappa Psi, making the event much larger than years in the past. The prom was themed “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, complete with a yellow

Dance Team. These prizes were won through a dance

brick road and red, green, and competition that took place throughout the night. yellow decorations.

“I think it’s important to have this event because it’s a nice diverse opportunity for

Planning for the event

began in November, accord-

said Kayla Pintarelli.

The co-sponsors allowed for many opportunities that have not been at Second Chance Proms in the past, such as the door prizes and photo booth.

A photo booth was provided by the Photography Club, complete with props for stu-

“The event turned out a lot better than myself and the Second Chance Prom com-

the majority of the planning process consisted of finding a

Danielle Low, PRIDE trea-

ing whatever you want,” he

mittee head were expecting.

surer, agreed as she explained explained. that all students were en“Second Chance Prom gave

Personally, my favorite part

couraged to attend, dressed

me a chance to express who

was watching everyone come

in whatever they were most

I really am in a safe space

comfortable and with who-

where I know no one would

favorite party songs,”said

ever they wanted.

judge me. It gave me the

Steven Soler, President of

Fruzzetti shared similar senti- ability to wear what I want ments, as she explained that and come with whoever I

ing to Laura Fruzzetti, Second together and dance to their

all the clubs. There are a lot of Chance Prom Committee co-sponsors and it’s a nice op- Head. She explained that portunity for people to grow,”

wanted,” shared another

Photo by Chariot Yearbook

PRIDE.

she was lucky enough to have

wanted, which I couldn’t do

DJ, picking a theme, picking a everyone, and students cer-

a great high school prom ex-

at my first prom. I also got

date, and reaching out to co-

tainly came in flocks to have

sponsors, to name a few.

fun with their friends, it was

perience, but she knows many to “prompose” in a WAY people who did not. She made more creative way this time,”

“It has been a long process

While the event was open to

also an important opportunity clear that Second Chance

explained Josh Carbajal,

but it was definitely worth it,”

for many members of the LG-

Prom was a place to go with-

MOGAIlize President.

she said of the process.

BTQ+ community on campus

out judgement, even saying

who were unable to attend

how great it is to “dance like

She also expressed her grat-

itude to all of the co-sponsors, their high school proms.

no one is watching.”

The sentiment of the im-

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Theater Club Hosts First Short Play Festival New Best Buddies Club

BY FANCESCA FONTANEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Continued from pg. 21

O

club could create a safe space

on the stage of Bucknall The-

for a variety of students. Sec-

ater, illuminating the Univer-

retary of Best Buddies, Olivia

sity of New Haven Theater

Passin, understands these

Club’s first ever Short Play

difficulties as a student with a

Festival.

disability.

“I have had people tell me that I have a disease. I had a teacher in high school that told me that my disability is not real, therefore she denied me accommodations for testing. Things like this

n March 24th and

25th, the lights shone bright

The Short Play Festival, made up of both published short plays and two original works from student members of the Theater Club, was a collaborative idea developed between the club members and the club’s advisor, Jonathan Yukich. While the club does

should not still be acceptable,

have a Cabaret series which

and having clubs like Best

they produce regularly, the

Buddies gives students an

club decided to try something

understanding place to voice

new with this festival. Since

their problems and concerns

the theater program is already

without fear of judgement,”

producing a musical this

said Passin.

semester, the club created the

The club offers students many ways to get involved.

Anyone not ready to be involved in a direct one to one friendship can join as an associate member of the club.

Their responsibilities would include going to meetings, campus events, and having

Short Play Festival to introduce variety in the program’s events.

Out of the short plays featured throughout the weekend, four were written by published playwrights, and two were student originals.

All of the published plays had smaller casts, comprised of

open friendships with any

three or less people, includ-

buddies involved in the club.

ing Sylvia Reed’s Smart Bra,

The next informational ses-

directed by Bobby DellaCam-

sions for Best Buddies are on

era, who described his overall

March 29th and April 12th at

experience directing as “excit-

6PM in Buckman 210.

ing and fun”.

Photo by Keira Terrell

Students performing a student-written play.

“It was a very collaborative

ence for me. Having such a

of not only great artists, but

process and I enjoyed work-

wonderful cast but staying

great people,” he said.

ing with a small cast because

true to the playwright’s origi-

I could really devote lots of

nal intent was fun to work

student works, Jonathan

time and attention to each

and play with. It was a joy to

Yukich worked with both

actor,” DellaCamera went on

work on this,” said Quaedv-

playwrights individually,

to say.

lieg.

starting last year, and worked

Smart Bra was considered

Zach Fontanez, an actor in

In regards to the original

collaboratively to create and

one of the more light-hearted

“Indulgence,” written and

produce the best possible

plays of the weekend, and left

directed by University of

versions of their individual

audiences laughing even after

New Haven student Timothy

works.

the play had concluded.

Gadomski, also had a bit to

Erica Quaedvlieg, the director of Blizzard, written

“I thought the next step

say about being involved in an for the development of their original work.

works was to get them into

by University of New Haven

“I’ve always enjoyed tak-

student Jared Reynolds, had

ing part in student-produced

tion setting so that they could

a very different experience;

work. I’m always excited to

assess their work more fully.

the Short Play Festival was

be on the cusp of new theater

I’m really pleased that this is

the premiere of Reynolds’

a workshop and/or produc-

coming out, and I’m a firm original piece, and Quaedvlieg believer that we’re moving had been given the opportuinto a golden age of new inde-

happening. I believe there is

nity to present it to audiences

pendent theater, so to be able

Yukich.

through her artistic interpre-

to take part in something like

Kiera Terrell, President of

tation.

this is always amazing for me,

the Theater Club, was pleased

and I’m proud that I got to

with the support of the Uni-

“The overall process was definitely a learning experi-

do it with a group composed

a lot of potential within the short play framework,” said

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UNH Tweets of the Week

SAE Week of Service Continued from pg. 6 that we ever had. We let the kids forget about why they’re at the hospital, it’s good for them to just forget about that and just be happy,” said Brian Hurley, Community Service Chair for SAE. Arts and crafts time was on Wednesday, which consisted of “weave your wishes.” The children got to create quilts out of parchment paper, which they weaved designs into as they made wishes into the quilts. The SAE brothers that were there made their own quilt with their own wish which read, “Sigma Alpha Epsilon of the University of New Haven wishes the kids happiness and good health.”

“One girl was so happy to see us and I could tell she was smiling underneath her mask, quilting an A for her

name,” recalls one brother,

interactive event for children

Nash Khairi. He continued

with special needs, allowing

saying, “Any kid who was able them to ride the horses. The to come had such hopeful

brothers worked to clean and

smiles and it made it all worth move hay, as well as anything it. Making a difference in one

else the farm needed to do to

child’s life means everything.”

prepare for the event.

SAE also participated in a

They also had a Bubble Soc-

Habitat for Humanity event,

cer event planned to celebrate

initially scheduled for Fri-

the successful week, but it

day, which was rescheduled

was cancelled due to rain and

for Saturday. In place of the

rescheduled for April 1.

Habitat for Humanity event a

“Being a true gentleman is

group of brothers volunteered

doing the greater good with-

at an NRA banquet dinner,

out recognition and with self-

helping to sell raffle tickets,

less intention,” said Khairi,

clean up, set up, and fill out

reflecting on the week.

paper work from the auction.

Hurley also reflected on the

On Saturday brothers not

week and the reason he en-

only participated in the Habi-

joyed planning it. “We love it

tat for Humanity event, they

because it really shows what

also participated in a clean-up we strive to become and what for Timber Hill Farms. The clean-up was in anticipation

we strive to do on campus.

It’s something that we strive

of a ‘Boots for Buddies’ event

to do every day. We strive to

coming back to the farm on

give back to the West Haven

April 1st, which works as an

Community,” he said.

Short Play Festival at UNH Continued from pg. 23

pleasantly surprised with the

of New Haven community for

versity and with the crowd

turnout for what she assumed

their support, and encourages

drawn to the festival. With an

would be a more intimate set-

everyone to look forward to

audience of over 100 people

ting. The Theater Club would

upcoming events.

the first night, Terrell was

like to thank the University

Second Chance Prom Continued from pg. 22

Warp to Grease Lightning,

good prom experience back

portance regarding Second

fostering an inclusive com-

in high school. So this is just

Chance Prom was felt by all in munity for everyone.

“I think it’s really important attendance. Students danced

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a good time with a welcoming community,” said Ash Chase,

together as one community to

because a lot of people in

perfectly summing up the

songs ranging from The Time

the LGBTQ+ did not have a

night.