November 18, 2015

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Volume 97, Issue 11| November 18, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.

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Sigma Chi hosted their 8th Annual SigSuit P.3

The holiday season is upon us and retail workers are NOT happy P.4

Did you hear about the VooDoo Music Festival? P.7

The Peanuts Movie will be sure to leave you smiling! P.10

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Women’s Rugby Finishes Second in the New England Region

By GABRIELLA DELEO

CONTRIBUTING WRITER GDELE1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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he Women’s Rugby team gave a valiant effort this past weekend in New London, New Hampshire on the campus of Colby-Sawyer College.

On Saturday Nov. 14, the Chargers defeated the Nor’easters of the University of New England in an overtime victory of 29-22. The scoring began first with the ladies from the University of New England, committing three tries before the Chargers got on the board.

The Chargers responded soon thereafter with two tries, leaving them trailing only by one at the half.

Refusing to give up, the Chargers scored again, which locked the score at 22 for both teams. Neither team would score again in regulation, which meant overtime was necessary.

In rugby, the allotted time

Women’s Rugby scrimmaging themselves after their opponent forfeited earlier this season (Chariot Yearbook photo)

for overtime is two ten-minute periods. Both teams are allowed equal opportunity for the full twenty minutes.

If, after the twenty minutes concluded, there is no winner, then the next overtime would be sudden death, meaning that the first team to score wins. However, this second over time was not

needed in this game. Junior Nikki Iannace, committed the winning try for the Chargers, resulting in a hat-trick for Iannace, and earning her the Heart and Soul Award.

This award is chosen by the coach, and is given to the one player who stood out for her efforts throughout the entire game.

Among the other scorers were seniors Stephanie Werner and Celia Cacciatore. With this victory, the Chargers earned themselves a spot in the Regional title game the following day.

The next opponent for the ladies of UNH was the Corsairs from the University of Massachusetts,

Dartmouth. This opponent proved to be an aggressive team, but the Chargers refused to relinquish easily.

They set the tone as junior Rachel Spotts scored the first try of the game within the opening minutes. The Corsairs responded with two tries of their own, followed by another score by UNH. At the end of regulation, the score was tied at 10, putting them into, yet again, another overtime bout.

“We left everything on the field. We gave everything we had left into that game,” Spotts said.

Unfortunately, the Corsairs came out on top, scoring twice in overtime, once in the first few minutes, and again, with just minutes left in the game. The final score was 20-10, in favor of the Corsairs.

With this loss, the Chargers’ season came to an end, but congratulations are in order. After playing 200 minutes of rugby over the weekend, the team must be See RUGBY page 2

UNH Theater Club’s Cabaret Leaves UNH Audience Members Dancing in Their Seats Honors

By KAITLIN MAHAR

OPINION EDITOR KMAHA1@NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– At 9 p.m. on a Tuesday night, it can be a little difficult to nearly fill the auditorium in Bucknall Theater. However, the University of New Haven Theater Club, which consists of undergraduate and graduate students, who are both theater majors and non-majors, succeeded in doing just that on Nov. 10 for their Cabaret production.

Beginning with a moving rendition of Rent’s “Seasons of Love,” the ensemble made a tribute to the club’s graduating seniors, which included Robert Vaccaro, who directed the production together with UNH Theater Club President and

fellow senior Amanda Sigan, as well as Bridget Koestner, Katie McGoff, and Stephen Shepherd.

“I loved walking out and singing my heart out,” Sigan said of the number.

The production, which was narrated by graduate student and UNH alum Zachary Grabko ‘15 in a role reminiscent of his portrayal of The Narrator in the theater department’s Fall 2014 production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, quickly moved right along in a fun, captivating ride that showcased various songs form hit musicals over the years, including American Idiot, The Book of Mormon, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

“It required a ton of preparation,” said Sigan. “We started rehearsing in late September…

There was rehearsal… three to five times a week. Basically, anytime we were free, we were rehearsing. We wanted to put our all into it… So performing in the show was great because I got to see all that come together.”

And the hard work definitely paid off. Sophomores Jared Reynolds and Kate Lutz captivated the entire audience with their performance of “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera, nearly blowing the roof off of Bucknall with their respective belts and high notes.

Meanwhile, McGoff and Zachary Fontanez ’17 stole the show with Sweeney Todd’s rousing, albeit rather dark performance of “A Little Priest,” complete with the titular Todd’s infamous straight razor.

“That or Amanda Sigan and [freshman] Michael Kennedy’s song, ‘Run Away With Me,’ was my favorite song,” said sophomore Erica Quadvlieg.

Sigan agrees that “Run Away with Me,” from The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown, was also her favorite number in the show.

“The combination of singing and dancing [by graduate student and UNH alum David Janovsky ’15 and freshman Alexandra Erdman] in the background just made that a performance moment I’ll probably never forget. It was really special.”

As far as being a senior, as well as one of the club’s cofounders, Sigan said the experiSee CABARET page 3

Veterans

By KARINA KRUL

STAFF WRITER KKRUL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

–––––––––––––––––––––––– Veteran’s Day is a day of remembering and honoring those veterans who have put their lives on the line to defend their country and our freedom.

Before the holiday was renamed Veteran’s Day, it was once called Armistice Day in commemoration of the end of World War I, according the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. However, in 1954 after the magnitude of World War II was recognized, it was renamed Veteran’s Day to honor not just See VETERANS page 3

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The Great American Smoke Out

By KARINA KRUL

STAFF WRITER KKRUL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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he Great American Smoke Out is an event that happens nation-wide every year to encourage those who smoke to quit for just one day. It has been happening now for forty years and, while there is now less publicity, it is still going strong. The concept is that if quitting for a day can be accomplished, the next step can be quitting for a second day, and then a third day and so on.

“The event also relies on those who will support the smoker in being a tag-

along friend, giving them lollipops or chewing gum, anything to make the person not smoke,” said Paula Cappuccia, Director of Health Services.

While this event happens once a year, it is an important stepping stone in helping those who smoke quit their habit.

The University of New Haven has been participating in the Smoke Out for many years by hosting tables in the health services foyer. At these tables they offer registration for cessation programs for both students and staff as well as free nicotine patches.

Throughout the day, information packets will be available with these sign ups and handouts. Health Services encourages all

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students who want more information about smoking and how to quit, regardless of whether they smoke or not, to come to the tables with friends.

The goal of the day is to both help those who smoke to quit, sas well as to educate everyone on the struggles of quitting and the need for strong support systems.

UNH has taken many measures to make our campus environment healthier. It is widely known that, since June 1, the UNH campus has been tobacco free, and it is noteworthy to mention that many colleges have taken the example and followed suit.

Southern Connecticut State University went See SMOKE OUT page 3

Sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha Attend District Day

By SAMANTHA HIGGINS & CAITLIN DUNCAN

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Twenty-two women from University of New Haven’s colony of Alpha Sigma Alpha spent Saturday, Nov. 14 in Philadelphia for District Day. Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority is broken up into districts based on where the chapter or colony is located. They bring representatives of each chapter in the district together for a conference once a year.

Nearly 300 sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha were in attendance. Sisters from the University of New Haven Colony were able to take part in this conference this year, as the sorority is still colonizing on campus.

The event began in one conference hall with all

Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society Inducts 15 New Members

chapter representatives and advisors present.

Keynote speaker Brittany White, from Phired Up Productions, talked to the women about being the best version of themselves, and finding their authentic self. White resonated with the UNH women. Junior Kiera Terrell left the presentation remembering the message “you are enough.”

After the keynote speaker, sisters were free to choose a “snapchat” to attend, which was a short discussion in smaller meeting room settings that discussed topics including recruitment, leadership, community in a sorority, academic success, and healthy lifestyle choices.

During lunch, they were able speak with sisters from other chapters on a more informal setting, get up to date with what is happening with Alpha Sigma Alpha across the

Women’s Rugby Season Concludes

By SAMANTHA HIGGINS

ASSISTANT EDITOR SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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On Nov.1 the Beta Lamda Chapter of Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society at the University of New Haven inducted 15 new members. Inductees, current members, and families gathered in the German Club to see a symbolic candle lighting, watch the new members receive their certificates and pins, and recite the pledge.

Delta Alpha Pi was founded in 2004 to acknowledge the accomplishments of college students with disabilities. In order to be eligible for induction into Delta Alpha Pi a student must have completed a minimum of 24 credits with a GPA of 3.1 or higher, have a documented disability that they’ve worked with the

country, and ways to donate to the ASA Foundation.

The afternoon was split between two educational blocks that covered topics from resume building and interview skills, to recruiting year round, as well as applying ritual in everyday life, and smart money habits and workshops.

Presentations were geared towards standards committees, charitable giving, and mentoring.

“District Day was an extremely valuable experience, especially for members of a colony,” Monica Kowalski, a UNH ASA sister, said.

District Day was the opportunity for “sisters from across our district to be able to come together to learn new skills and share their individual experiences and ideas with other sisters,” Kowalski said.

proud she was of the team, saying “[I was] commended for their blown away by how accomplishments. They much the team was finished second in the able to come together New England region and execute everything and fifth among the that we worked on [in National Small College practice].”

Members of Delta Alpha Pi (Photo by Jaime Graden/Charger Bulletin photo) Rugby Organization.

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Smoke Out

Sigma Chi Raises Over $3,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network with SigSuit

By ALYSSA MACKINNON

STAFF WRITER AMACK2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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aylene Bramen took home the first place prize in Sigma Chi’s eighth annual SigSuit.

The event took place in the University of New Haven’s Bucknall Theater on Friday Nov. 13, and was hosted by Matt Caroll, a brother of the fraternity, and Caisey Calabro, the current Sigma Chi Sweetheart.

The money raised with SigSuit benefits the Children’s Miracle Network. Children’s Miracle Network has raised over 5 million dollars for cancer research thus far. Joe Delayo, Sigma Chi’s special event chair, planned the entire event.

The Cheerleaders of Sigma Chi, a small team of Sigma Chi brothers who are known to be some of the funniest men on campus, served to pump up the audience throughout the event, which added fun to the mix.

Judges for the event in-

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Kaylene Bramen (Photo by Samantha Reposa/Charger Bulletin photo)

cluded Melinda “Mindi” Hill from the Office of Student Activities, and notable Sigma Chi alumni, including Ryan Brousseau, who graduated from UNH 2012.

The sports-themed pageant started with a demonstration of victory dances by the contestants. Jerseys and helmets, along with lots of baseball bats and balls flying across the stage, kept the audience more than entertained. Lots of laughter and screams of delight echoed out when the contestants walked off the stage after their victory performances. Next was the swimsuit portion, which was followed by the formal rounds. During these rounds, Calabro asked the contestants

various questions about the fraternity and the charity for which they were raising funds.

The artistic group ‘Boys to Yen,’ which is made up of a group of Sigma Chi brothers, also made a guest appearance during the intermission, along with the 5,6,7,8 Dance Team.

Alumnus Daniel Morgan from the Zeta class of Sigma Chi presented the award for the most amount fundraised of $460 to junior Kassandra Dunn.

First place went to Kaylene Bramen, who was crowned by Sarah Bourisk, last year’s SigSuit winner. Second place went to Mikayla Fanto ’18, and third was awarded to Sarai Santofimio’18.

“All of the girls were really sweet, and nobody felt any type of hostility before SigSuit, during the competition, or afterwards,” said Fanto.

“I believe that that’s what made this competition very much enjoyable. It was very fun and I would definitely want to compete again next year.”

SigSuit raised a total of $3,055 for the Children’s Miracle Network.

“I particpited in SigSuit because I knew it would be a blast,” said contestant Savannah Dominguez ‘17. “My favorite part was hanging out backstage with everyone, taking pictures, getting ready, and planning how we hope things will go onstage!”

p.m. The day ended in the Alumni Lounge, as those who fought in World the MVUNH co-hosted War I, but all those who “Share with a Soldier” fought for our country. with the Psychology Club.

Still to this day, Veteran’s The event was a panel Day continues to be an about PTSD and a gathimportant day of thought ering to make cards for and remembrance for vet- soldiers overseas. erans across the nation.

The display in BarThe University of New tels included uniforms Haven played its part in from each branch of the honoring the country’s military, as well as a set veterans. The Military of military flags. It also Veterans of UNH held included various artifacts many events on Nov. 11 to from the Military Veterans honor U.S. veterans.

Museum in West Haven, These events included which included a uniform a display set up at Bartels from both World War from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a I and World War II. In Veterans Luncheon in the addition to the uniforms Alumni Lounge from 12 was a photograph of the p.m. to 12:45 p.m., and a most decorated war dog Veteran’s Day ceremony in history, a stray from held in Bucknall Theatre New Haven who wanfrom 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 dered onto a training base

during World War I and was sent to Germany with the troops. Many medals, including a Navy Cross, also decorated the tables that reached all the way back to the wall.

The ceremony began right around 1:30 p.m. as members of the Army ROTC with the presenting of the colors as Candice Gagnon sang the national anthem. A series of speakers included MVUNH Committee Chair Tyrell Bridgeforth; UNH President Steven H. Kaplan; Associate Vice President for Graduate Enrollment and Marketing at the University as well as Marine Corps Veteran Sean-Michael Green; and Navy veteran and UNH alumni Jay Snoke who

now works for Groton Navy base. The opening and closing prayers were said by Wayne Sanford.

The day ran very smoothly and the ceremony, which was the main event, left many with feelings of pride in our country and our veterans.

“We were pretty happy with the turn out,” said Bridgeforth.

Chris Hanks, who played taps at the ceremony said, “It was very touching, I enjoyed and was honored to play taps at the ceremony!”

Veteran’s Day at UNH was a day of honoring and remembering those who gave up so much for our freedom.

UNH Theater Club’s Cabaret

UNH Honors Veterans

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ence was bittersweet. “I just want to leave behind something that I would be proud of, something that could engage a lot of people and be beneficial to not only students who enjoy performing, but also our campus.”

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If you happened to miss Cabaret, however, don’t worry – Sigan assures students that there will be another during the spring semester. If you’re interested in auditioning, or just checking it out with your friends, be sure to keep an eye on your email for more information.

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My SigSuit Dispute

By ANONYMOUS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER CHARGERBULLETIN@.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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ast Friday was that time of year. No, I’m not talking about when the leaves begin to fall, or when we start to realize that we need to get a 200 percent on our final research paper to pass our class. I’m talking about SigSuit. For those of you who don’t know, SigSuit is a three part pageant which includes a touchdown dance, evening gown, and bikini categories for the sports themed event this year.

It’s an event put on by Sigma Chi to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Sounds pretty great, right? Raising money for a good cause can never be a bad thing, right?

I didn’t go to SigSuit this year because I didn’t need to watch another competition based on women’s outer beauty. I see enough of this “beauty” on TV ads, movies, and magazines. Quite

frankly, I am so tired and fed up with beauty being portrayed as a half-naked woman. Because that’s not true beauty at all.

Let me ask you this.

Why do people go to football games? To watch football. Why do people go to the movie theater?

To watch a movie. Why do people go to beauty pageants?

America is a competitive nation that likes to turn everything into some kind of contest. Including women’s beauty. How we judge these competitions? We give women the idea that they need to show off their bodies in ways that aren’t respectable or dignified. Why is it necessary for all beauty contests to have a swimsuit category? I fully understand that the body is a beautifully designed and complex being. As an athlete, I completely get that the body is capable of looking amazing, but do we really need to share and show off every nook and cranny of it?

What ever happened to inner beauty? Nobody cares about that anymore. Nobody wants to pay to spectate a contest based on a woman’s inner

beauty, because that’s just not pleasing to the eye.

America is the largest consumer of eye candy.

Who really wants to see and understand the intellectual capability of a woman, rather than the bikini size she wears?

Sadly, very few.

I was once asked why I don’t wear bikinis by a teammate of mine.

They had assumed I was self-conscious about my body, which I am not, and was perplexed at why I would be. After explaining my opinion about modesty and self-respect, my teammate scoffed at me and said “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” To this I say the opposite. Sure, having a great body is a blessing and often a reward for working hard, but does everyone have to know this? Isn’t the “dream girl” supposed to be mysterious and different? Well, why can’t we be “mysterious” about our bodies? Why can’t we be “different,” and, for once, not be the girl on the beach in the typical, skimpy, two-piece?

Let me ask you this: are you going to be the girl who chooses to respect herself?

their employees. They expect each and every worker to be chipper and attentive throughout their entire shift, all the while not seeming “fake,” and they always want you to push the products at a level that makes no sense for someone who is making minimum wage without any commission. I have been told that I have “no personality” simply because I didn’t try and shove a pair of socks down a customer’s throat in order to “complete the outfit.”

On top of all of that, the haphazard scheduling systems that are put into place (at the companies I have worked for, as well as others’ I have heard tales of) are outlandish: one week you may work 35 hours (as a part-timer) and the next you may work five. This, along with the notorious “oncall” shift (where you

don’t know if you’re actually working or not until hours before your shift starts), add an amount of uncertainty that makes it impossible to budget one’s money accurately, never even coming close to knowing how much will come in from one week to the next. There have even been reports of companies asking for their employees to volunteer their time to prep for the holiday season.

So, while you’re out running around, frustrated because you can’t find the perfect gift for that special someone or because you can’t get a certain deal, please don’t take it out on the workers of the stores.

They have very little control over the situation they are in, and, the vast majority of the time, they are not trying to spite you.

A little bit of respect goes a long way.

Working Retail Sucks

By ANONYMOUS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER CHARGERBULLETIN@.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– What with the holidays coming around and our capitalistic culture showing just how materialistic it really is, I feel as though it is necessary to call attention to all of the people who are called to work during this time. As someone who has worked multiple retail jobs, I can say from personal experience that this is, in fact, a hectic time of year.

Retail workers are treated like garbage at the best of times. Customers come in with a sense of entitlement and expect an unreal amount of attention, which is impossible to deliver to every single person that walks through the front door.

All of this pales in comparison to the way the management treats

The Safe Campus Act Needs to be Stopped But First, It Needs to be Noticed

By KAITLIN MAHAR

OPINION EDITOR KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– Everybody remembers the outrage we all felt when Columbia University made little-to-no effort to aid Emma Sulkowicz in her plight to get justice in the wake of the University’s refusal to expel or take action against the student who raped her in 2012. Even after using the mattress upon which the crime was committed as a performance piece by carrying it around wherever she went, the University refused to take action. Even when Columbia received so much bad publicity for the way it handled the incident, the University refused to take action. Even when Sulkowicz carried the mattress at her graduation ceremony, with the help of her peers, many of whom supported her in her plight, the University refused to take action.

Now, imagine every college in America having the same reaction to rape as Columbia, which, by many standards, is one of the top universities in our nation. Imagine lesser-known universities that aren’t as often in the public eye treating rape the same way as Columbia treated Sulkowicz’

rape, and being able to get off scot-free for doing so. That’s what The Safe Campus Act would allow colleges nationwide to do, and yet, hardly anybody is talking about it or even taking notice.

According to The Huffington Post, The Safe Campus Act is a bill that is currently up for debate in the House of Representatives that would “prevent colleges from investigating allegations of sexual assault as violations of their student code of conduct.” The only time these colleges would be forced to investigate any incident of sexual assault is if the victim also reports the incident to the police.

What I want to know is why nobody is talking about this act (which, despite it’s cleverlyworded name, is anything but safe). I myself didn’t even know about it until I happened to click on an article with a headline about a “major college organization,” which, upon further reading, was Alpha Phi sorority, opposing the act. Upon further investigation, I found that many sororities and fraternities, including Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and the Sigma Nu fraternity, not only supported the bill, but they also turned to Sen. Trent Lott, a Republican from Mississippi, to lobby for the passing of the bill. Yes, you read that right - they wanted the bill to be passed. And after raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the bill, these Greek orga-

nizations withdrew their support last week after Alpha Phi and seven other sororities (included Delta Phi Epsilon, which has a chapter on our campus) publicly denounced The Safe Campus Act. And yet, still, it seems as though no one is talking about this and what a danger it poses to our school community.

The Safe Campus Act not only encourages sexual violence against both women and men (because yes, men can get raped too), but it says that these incidents are not a problem. The fact that anybody would support this bill is harrowing, but the fact that so few people even know about it is even worse. This bill doesn’t just put ourselves and our peers at risk - it serves as a danger to our sisters and brothers, daughters and sons, nieces and nephews, the list goes on. It is a bill of which everyone should at least be aware, even if, for God knows what reason, you don’t have an opinion on it.

I have no idea why this bill would be ever be seriously considered, much less supported, by anyone, but what I do know is this: instead of talking about how we’re all going to vote for Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump months from now, we should be exercising our rights to contact our representatives and oppose this bill, because politics is about more than just voting your party. To support The Safe Campus Act is to support rape, plain and simple.

about how all the holidays blend together now, or about how people just blatantly ignore one holiday over favor for another.

But I have a completely different problem with all of this--where did all the magic go? And to all these people complaining: do they not remember what it was like to be a child and walk into a store and see those decorations? Do they not remember how exciting it was to see the family you only saw once a year? Or to see everyone smile when the family got together? You don’t care if there are four different holidays represented when you are a kid, all you care about what the fact that it was the most magical time of the year.

So where did the magic

go? Why, as we get older, do the holidays have to be less about magic and togetherness and more about stress and complaining?

I understand we all have more responsibilities now, but doesn’t anyone remember what the holidays are about?

Forget about the stress of figuring out where you are going for a holiday, what you need to wear, or whatever family drama inevitably comes with the holiday territory. Just enjoy the movies, weather, family, friends,(end of the semester) and magic that comes with the season!

They say that you’re only young once, but I say that we can be young every year during this season.

How the Holidays Lose Their Magic

By SAMANTHA HIGGINS

ASSISTANT EDITOR SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– It’s no secret that the holidays are right around the corner. You walk into any store and you are overtaken by clearance Halloween decorations, an area for Thanksgiving decorations and cookbooks, an abundance of Christmas decoration and trees, and some stores even have New Year 2016 celebration things out already (yes, in November).

Some people use this time of year to take to social media and complain

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President’s Corner

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Treasurer’s Tip December 11 Deadline

What’s up Chargers?

Hello everyone,

Thanksgiving is about a week away so why not take a moment to reflect on all that you have to be thankful for. Oftentimes, we take the little things in our life for granted, but we must remember that the little things are just as valuable as the big things. Thank your parents, smile at a stranger, or just be aware that you are more fortunate than some other people in this world.

I hope you are all having a good semester, there are only a few weeks left until Christmas, so keep that in mind as you struggle through the rest of you finals! Also keep in mind your deadlines as we approach the end of the semester. Next week is a short week, so please try get your paperwork in by Tuesday! Also, Dec. 11 is the deadline for the end of all paperwork this semester as well as the first two weeks of next semester.

As we near the conclusion of the semester, keep trying your hardest in everything you do; it’ll make Thanksgiving and Winter Break all the more special.

The two weeks that follow Thanksgiving Break is the final stretch of the semester, so rest up and be ready to finish strong! I wish you the absolute best of Thanksgivings to you and your family and may you be comfortably full on the big day.

Have a good week!

Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven.edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu

Sincerely, James Kielar USGA President

+ Just one week is standing between us and Thanksgiving. One. Week.

Sincerely, Anna Berardinelli USGA Treasurer

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Positives + Has anybody seen that new, futuristic vending machine in Kaplan? Finally, there’s a work of functional art of which UNH can be proud.

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By Kaitlin Mahar

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- For many freshman, this week is proving to be a long one, particularly with Bartels food taunting us in the face of the home-cooked meals that await. It’s okay, kids, you can be reunited with your mommies soon.

- Well, except for Richard Rotella, whose mother has obviously barred him from the house until he comes home with a Master’s Degree. Sorry Richard--maybe President Kaplan would open his doors to you this holiday season?

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On a more serious note, the UNH community sends its thoughts and prayers to the students and citizens of Beirut, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Missouri, and Paris. No matter what your religious or political affiliations, we can all agree that the world needs love now more than ever. Be kind to the person next to you and try to do a little something to help out anybody you see struggling. You never know what kind of an effect you may have on their day/life.

Ask Melanie

Dear Worried Wendy,

Dear Melanie, I have been gaining so much weight since I came to college. Seriously, I did not think the Freshman 15 was real, but apparently it is, and I’ve gained so much weight. What do I do? I feel like I am the only one who is gaining weight. I mean, I always get the fried foods at the dining halls – the mozzarella sticks, the cheese fries, the chicken tenders. I indulge a lot. What do I do? I am worried that I will never lose the 25 pounds that I have gained.

Hey – the Freshman 15 happens to the best of us! If you want to lose weight, try getting healthier options at the dining halls. I know that there isn’t much of a selection, but you can try having grilled chicken wraps or salads more often!

That’s not to say you can’t eat junk food every now and then! It’s college – all students want to do it lay in bed, watch Netflix, eat snacks and order pizza at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday night. By all means, do it! But you should start going to the gym! Take advantage of the amazing Rec Center that we have. We get to go to the gym for free! So do it! Get a routine going and make healthier eating choices!

XOXO,

Melanie

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Surfer Blood Brings Some Warmth to Chilly Hamden

By PAUL CARBONELLA

STAFF WRITER PCARB1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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n Tuesday Nov. 10, the buzz-garnering indie group Surfer Blood, known for their beachrock tendencies, brought some warmth to beloved Hamden venue, The Space, which was facing financial troubles earlier this year.

In tow with Fort Lean, a Brooklyn-based quintet, and fellow Floridians, Wake Up, Surfer Blood and friends delivered a night of the compelling, down-tempo guitar rock that has been praised by publications such as Salon and Pitchfork throughout their career. Their new album, 1000 Palms, was released in May. Wake Up kicked off the show with an enthusiastic performance of “Forever Home,” the title track of their most recent EP. Unfortunately, the band had trouble maintaining that energy throughout their short set, mainly composed of mid-tempo, guitar-based rock, the likes of Pavement or The Jesus and Mary Chain.

The band repeatedly missed that sense of good, clean fun, which made their EP special, opting instead for a calmer, more nonchalant mood.

Wake Up also managed to squeeze some songs from their upcoming EP, Squiers, which they seemed more enthusiastic about performing.

Next up was Fort Lean, who seemed intent on getting this crowd to “wake up,” energized the room with “Cut to The Chase” from their newest record, Quiet Day. Matching, and sometimes exceeding, Surfer Blood’s acuity for beach-bound rock, the quintet’s songs came off as light and calming, but simultaneously stale.

Their self-titled debut was released in 2011, barely missing the window of indie’s beach-punk obsession in the late 2000s.

Cuts such as “Sunsick,” while fun, felt too familiar and a lack of enthusiasm in the crowd conveyed this same lack of interest. The world may not need another beach-rock band from Brooklyn for a while, but despite that, Fort Lean had fun performing several songs from Quiet Day and set the mood for their headliner perfectly.

The venue was noticeably packed for the show.

This is good news for Hamden’s The Space, which was facing financial troubles earlier in the year due to an unprofitable winter season. Local artists from across the state joined for a series of benefit shows in August.

A kickstarter page, “Save the Space,” was successfully able to exceed its goal of $25 thousand in just four months. The Space has maintained its image as a relevant, safe all-ages venue since 2003.

“I opened it because there was no true place that was all ages and alcohol-free,” owner Steve Rodgers said in an interview.

It must have pleased Rodgers to hear the concertgoers’ screams as Surfer Blood took the stage. The band was talked about excessively in the blogosphere and has gained significant popularity during its career. Their performance at The Space reinforced and confirmed the venue’s importance in Connecticut. The band flawlessly performed favorites such as “Swim” and “Miranda” along with several excellent cuts from their recent album, which were largely a departure from the style they’ve honed in their previous records.

“Grand Inquisitor,” for instance, impressed the crowd with its spacier, punkier, Pixies-ish vibe.

Before leaving the venue, Surfer Blood performed an encore of “Prom Song” at one fan’s request. Their set managed to send the audience home with and a small bit of Floridian beach for the long New England winter.

of hit after hit. Isaac Brock led his eccentric bandmates in songs like “Missed the Boat,” “Float On,” and “Dashboard.”

The festival also featured former My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way on the last stop of his tour promoting his debut solo album Hesitant Alien. Way’s set did not deviate from his current project despite the hopes that many fans had of hearing an MCR song.

Nonetheless, fans were held captive by songs like “Millions” and “Juarez.”

Closing the first night of the festival, Florence and the Machine stormed the stage with songs both old and new but relying heavily on her 2015 re-

lease How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. Florence Welch’s commanding voice and unmistakable stage presence drew one of the largest crowds in the festival, which she jumped into after stripping down to just her underwear.

A daring and theatrical performance was put on by Jane’s Addiction.

While the musical highlights include songs like “Ain’t No Right” from 1990’s Ritual de lo Habitual, “Just Because” from 2003’s Strays, and “Mountain Song” off of 1998’s Nothing’s Shocking, it was the live performance aspect that had fans in awe. A combination of shock and disbe-

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Interview with Sean Grandillo: A Broadway Triple Threat

By ANGELA TRICARICO

STAFF WRITER ATRIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Deaf West’s revival of Shiek and Sater’s Spring Awakening, is one of the hottest revivals on Broadway, and recently swept the Los Angeles Stage Alliance’s Ovation Awards.

The entire company was just invited to perform at the White House as part of a celebration of “diversity and inclusion,” honoring Americans with disabilities and the arts.

At the core of the show’s success is the extremely talented cast of both deaf and hearing actors, singers and musicians; over 20 members of the company made their Broadway debut in the show. One of the hearing actors is Sean Grandillo.

While also voicing Otto Lämmermeier, one of the students, Grandillo plays bass in the on-stage band and is their conductor. In addition, he acts and writes his own music. He’s someone that Mariska Hargitay (Olivia Benson on Law and Order: SVU) described as “brave” in an Instagram post after filming an episode with him. I got the chance to talk to him via email about his start in theater, and about Spring Awakening.

Angela Tricarico:

Sean Grandillo stars in Deaf West’s revival of Spring Awakening (Photo provided by Sean Grandillo)

Where are you from? Did you have easy access to Broadway as a kid?

Sean Grandillo: I’m from Cleveland, Ohio, and while there is actually a tremendous theater scene there, I wasn’t really a ‘theater kid’ by any means. The first professional show I saw was the touring production of Spring Awakening, actually, when I was about 16, and I didn’t perform in my first production until I was 17.

AT: I know that Spring Awakening is your Broadway debut, but have your past theater experiences prepared you for this at all? Was Broadway always a goal for you?

SG: I sort of started answering this in the

last question, but prior to theater I was in rock bands around the Cleveland area, and I played basketball. However, I started going to acting school for half the day my junior year of high school, and once I started performing in the theater at 17, I was hooked. Of course I dreamed of being on Broadway, like I think many kids in theater do, but it seemed like such a crazy, lofty goal. I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here!

AT: What was the auditioning process for Spring Awakening like, and when did you join the production?

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VooDoo Music Festival

By STEPHANIE CONLON

STAFF WRITER SCONL12@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

––––––––––––––––––––– For 16 years, the VooDoo Music Festival has been a staple of the New Orleans music scene. This year was no exception with over 100,000 music lovers swarming City Park for the event which took place Oct. 30 –Nov. 1. Not only has the festival become a Halloween tradition to locals, but it has also been nominated for the Pollstar’s Music Festival of the Year award twice since its conception in 1999.

Modest Mouse took the stage on the first night with a set list composed

Ozzy Osbourne performed at the VooDoo Music Festival over Halloween Weekend (AP photo)

lief hit the crowd as two female dancers flew over the stage suspended by hooks in their flesh during the closing number, “Whores.”

Nothing was more fitting for the Halloween based festival than closing on Oct. 31 with a

performance by Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Guest performers like Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine joined Ozzy on stage for “Bark at The Moon” and “Mr. Crowley.” As if that once in a lifetime performance had not already

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Spotify Playlist of the Week “Morning Cup of Coffee” Follow ChargerBulletin on Spotify

What is YouTube Music?

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By GLENN ROHRBACKER

STAFF WRITER MQUIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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ar too many people stray away from jazz music out of fear that it is too dense and cacophonous, when this is often not the case. Sure, jazz music prides itself on having more complicated harmonic and melodic structures, but a sizable number of pieces are memorable and easy to hum along to. The subset of jazz where this is most apparent is within the jazz ballad. I took several well-known jazz ballads (as well as some pieces that are marginally more up-tempo) and compiled them together to create “Morning Cup of Coffee,” a playlist perfectly set as a musical backdrop to that idyllic scene of sipping a cup of coffee on a nice, relaxing Sunday morning.

“Prelude To A Kiss” is a particularly moving piece by pianist Brad Mehldau, as well as one of the most contemporary pieces on the list for this week. It’s relatively long, but there are several sections of the song that almost work independently of one another,

while still maintaining a certain glue that congeals the whole piece together.

The head in the beginning is played by a standard trio at a marginally slow tempo featuring Mehldau on piano, playing a relatively simple melody, with few ridiculous intervallic leaps. Then, about halfway through the song, the piano takes off and the song picks up considerably. Mehldau is pretty well-known for his soloing abilities, often playing an independent melody in each hand. While he touches on this skill in this piece, he mostly plays around with the same line a couple octaves apart.

However, the end of the song is where I think he really shines. The rest of the band drops out, and Mehldau is left accompanying himself rather beautifully up until the very end where in the rest of the band comes back in for the last few hits.

I also elected to include “Take Five” in this week’s playlist, despite the fact that it isn’t really a ballad. It is still relatively relaxed, and I think that it is a melody

that a lot of people will recognize. Obviously, the most notable thing about this piece is that it utilizes a 5/4 time signature throughout, something not found in very many pieces that would be considered “well-known.” Humans generally aren’t attracted to asymmetric meters because of the uneven subdivision of each bar, so we find ourselves unable to sway or dance to the music in time with ease (unless you’re a musician or dancer aware of meter, I suppose). It has always impressed me that this piece has become so prolific, despite the fact that it is in an asymmetric meter, or maybe it’s a chicken-or-the-egg type of scenario, where it became popular in the musicians’ circles because of the fact that it was in five, and then worked its way back into popular culture. Regardless, it is a really interesting tune with a very catchy melody that a great number of people will have heard before, most likely as some stereotypical music being played at a jazz club in a movie.

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pected gift.

AT: What was the tioned via YouTube videos process like for you and that I submitted from my Miles Barbee, specifically, house in Ohio over the to create what the viewers summer, in 2014. see as Otto?

This was prior to the SG: I really see the original downtown Los hearing actors’ jobs in this Angeles production. I got production as honoring the gig after sending a few what the deaf actor does. tapes of singing, acting, While it is definitely coland playing bass, and had laborative, too, they are to move to Los Angeles truly the face and body of (where I knew no one and the character, while we had never been before!) (the hearing cast) get the within two weeks. Crazy! awesome and challengBut again, I’m so happy I ing job of seeing what did! choices they make and AT: Did you play the translating them from bass or conduct prior to their beautiful language to being cast? What about our own. Also, getting to American Sign Language; share music with the deaf did you have any expericast members has been so ence or did you learn for powerful and moving, and the show? to watch them learn about SG: I had played the that as we simultaneously bass in school orcheslearn about sign… It’s just tra since fourth grade. I a beautiful give and take. consider it such an aweAT: What have you some, fateful thing that learned from working they needed someone to with Deaf West Theater, play bass and I happened and if the opportunity preto have that skill. I knew sented itself, would you absolutely zero ASL, and work with them again? had actually never even SG: I’ve learned that met a deaf person before I art truly does break barristarted the show. Learning ers. An entire culture that through immersion with I had zero exposure to, my incredible cast mates much less any place in, has been such an unex-

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is now accessible to me.

I’m proud to be a part of a company that embodies what I think of as meaningful work. I couldn’t have asked for a more special show to make my Broadway debut in. I’d be thrilled to work with Deaf West again in the future.

AT: I’ve noticed you do solo music also. Do you have any plans for the future with your music?

SG: Yes! Thanks for checking out my music.

I’m sort of always writing, and hoping that the show and the other projects I’m doing will sort of give me a platform to be able to continue releasing music to a wider audience.

I’d love to put out a full length album next year, and play some shows with a band in NYC or LA, depending where the work takes me!

Spring Awakening is running at the Brooks Atkinson Theater until January 24, 2016. You can find Sean’s music on both Spotify and iTunes. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @seangrandillo.

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Tori Kelly got her start on YouTube (AP photo)

If you’ve been on YouTube in the past few days, you may have seen ads for a brand new service being launched by the Googleowned website, called YouTube Music. Recently, there has been a huge shift in the way we listen to music, and a debate has emerged along with it to see who will come out on top as the leading music provider.

We already have Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody, Apple Music, Tidal, and now, YouTube Music, all giving us the same thing, but does YouTube possibly have some leverage?

You know artists like Tori Kelly, Pentatonix, Lindsey Sterling, Max Schneider, and more who have all broke into the mainstream music scene through YouTube. You also know music videos from artists like Taylor Swift, PSY, and Justin Bieber that have gone viral on YouTube. These artists and their fans are loyal to the service, which could provide them with a significant advantage over services that are less popular.

So what actually is YouTube Music? It’s an app designed to bring you straight to the hottest music videos at that moment, without being distracted by a cat juggling apples.

The app allows you to

scour the whole YouTube universe for artists you love and artists you soon will. “A nearly endless catalog,” as told by the site itself.

You open the app, and are immediately greeted with recommendations that you should check out. Also, the more you use the app, the more it targets your preferences. After you decide on a track to jam to, when there are not only suggestions for other videos when it’s over, but you can also check out different versions of the same song, including popular covers, remixes and more.

You may be worried that doing all this on your phone could get annoying with a relatively small screen (unless you have an iPhone 6Plus), but YouTube has that covered. You can now cast the video you’re watching to your TV and watch the “Thriller” video in its intended form.

There have been a lot of reactions to the release of the new service, but the general consensus is that (in the words of Donald Trump) it’s a winner.

Larry Miller, a professor at NYU, said in an interview, “Put every other service in the world in a bathtub, and you won’t begin to fill the bottom with respect to the size

of YouTube’s on-demand streaming service.”

YouTube has a unique effect on the world, especially since it’s free.

Spotify and Apple Music rely on paid subscribers to generate content, since the content is being provided by people who want to have dinner on their tables at night. YouTube’s core values center around the fact that people could create whatever they wanted and people all over the world could see it. Multiply that by billions of videos and ten years later, you have a monumental website that creates the lives that a lot of people like Tori Kelly are living today. This influence is something that Spotify can never have, simply because by requiring a paid subscription, they eliminate some people from even being able to use the service. YouTube, and now YouTube Music is available to anyone with access to internet.

The big question about Apple Music’s release was “Why would you switch to Apple when you’re perfectly happy with Spotify?” Well now my question about YouTube Music is “Why wouldn’t you switch to YouTube when you get more for free?”

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before leaving the stage.

Unfortunately, the third and final day of the VooDoo Festival was cancelled due to heavy rain and flash flooding in the area. Performances by artists like Deadmau5, Chance the Rapper, Zac Brown Band, and the Cult were either cancelled or moved to other nearby

venues due to the situation. “The decision to cancel today was based on the safety of the Tribe – fans, artists, staff, vendors, and all involved,” the festival organizers tweeted Sunday. Next year’s festival is set to take place on Oct. 28 to 30 and tickets are already available for preorder.

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tinguisher before ending his set with “Crazy Train” and two encores, “Mama I’m Coming Home” and “Paranoid”.

“Thank you so much for sticking it out in this f***ing dreadful weather.

I love you all,” said Osbourne graciously, as he bowed down on his knees

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Spectre Shakes Up the Bond Franchise

By TOM MAYR

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hooting his way back onto the big screen is Daniel Craig in the fourth installment of the rebooted James Bond series, Spectre. Craig has reprised his role as everyone’s favorite spy for MI6, with nothing stopping him from his task at hand, which, in this case, is vengeance.

In this film, 007 gets a message from a friend from the past, leading him on a journey across the globe with one goal: to track down the organization known as Spectre and reveal the truth behind previous events. With Craig once again dawn-

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Daniel Craig stars in Spectre (AP photo)

ing the Bond mantle, audiences get a thrilling, action-packed film with a great plot, that is perfectly connected to the first three films of the reboot series.

Joining Craig in this epic adventure are fellow cast members Naomie Harris, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes, Dave Bautista, and the always talented Christoph Waltz.

When trouble strikes, Bond has to once again go down the path of being

a lone wolf as he did in Skyfall. This time, he digs further into his past, and brings back familiar faces.

The movie is a great experience for anyone looking to see a great action packed film with an in depth film that focuses on the continuing journey Bond started back in 2006 with Casino Royal, followed by Quantum of Solace in 2008, and then Skyfall in 2012.

Craig has, in my opin-

ion, been the best actor to take on the role of Bond, but, sadly, may be done.

Although he may return for another film the way other characters have, it is possible that Spectre may have actually been the final sequence to his role as Bond with the perfect ending to a perfect portrayal and performance.

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The 33: A Tale of Hope

By BEN ATWATER

FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Deep Down Dark, a novel by Hector Tobar, tells the story of the 2010 San Jose mining accident, in which a mine in the Atacama Desert of Chile collapsed, leaving thirtythree miners trapped for sixty-nine days in the caverns 700 meters below the earth. The story swept the world in 2010, gaining international attention for the remarkable story of survival against great hardships.

Called The 33, the film based on Tobar’s novel stars Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, and Rodrigo Santoro. The 33 follows the miners from a few days before the mine collapse to their rescue.

The plot established Mario, played by Banderas, as a morally driven man with a strong sense of responsibility who cares about his co-workers.

Juliette Binoche, who recently appeared as Bryan Cranston’s wife in Godzilla, plays Maria Segovia, who continues to support her alcoholic brother, Dario, despite his tendencies to distance himself.

Oscar Nunez, from The Office, even appears as

a miner, which seems to be his only role since the show ended in 2014.

The collapse of the mine happens about twenty minutes into the film. The visual effects are excellent here, with crumbling rock and thick dust being painted very convincingly by the CGI artists.

The scenes of the miners racing through the dark tunnels in trucks to escape the collapsing mountain in the Atacama are excellently done and incredibly thrilling, as not only is the CGI excellent, but the sound effects also perfectly simulate the massive collapse. From that point on, the film takes on two storylines; the thirty-three trapped down under, and the efforts of the families and government to retrieve them. In the mine, Mario takes on the leadership role and has to ration food accordingly. Having only enough provisions for three days, the thirtythree must hold onto hope that the team up top is working very hard.

And so they do. Rodrigo Santoro, known as Xerxes from 300, plays Laurence Goldborne, the Chilean minister of mining, who takes lead on the rescue efforts, bringing in drills and teams from all over the world to drill down 700 meters, which seemed to be an impossible feat

to all. Laurence also has to handle the families, who wait every day at the mines gate clinging to hope that there will be good news.

Handling a disastrous PR problem, Laurence arguably becomes the main character of the film, even more than the miners.

Dealing with President Pinera, played by Bob Gunton (Warden Norton from The Shawshank Redemption), Laurence becomes more and more personally invested in these miners as the families waiting at the gate start to become prominent players themselves with character arcs that develop.

What The 33 does well is incorporate all the major players in a national crisis like this. While the story is very much about the miners, it is just as much about the families and the government response as well. Santoro stands out as Laurence, and gives the best performance in the film, due to his fitting into the role of a bureaucratic suit, who transforms into a genuinely invested stakeholder in the mine collapse. The thirty-three miners build a very believable sense of camaraderie, mostly due to Banderas’ fatherly like presence over the rest of them.

As the miners face their humanity, they must come to terms with facing the possibility of starving to death, which was expected at many times. The shots inside the caverns in which the thirty-three were trapped are lit very well, as everything is visible, yet the encroaching darkness is still portrayed.

The story never drags, as the narrative shifts from the thirty three to the efforts on the ground at just the right points to keep the viewer engaged.

The shots and cinematography of the Atacama Desert filmed on-location are beautiful, and reminiscent of Lawrence of Arabia at times. James Horner’s score is emotional and hits at just the right points.

Leaving the theater, I did not have quite the emotional experience of crying at the triumph that I hoped I would. Yet, I knew I had witnessed a powerful and carefully constructed tale of human triumph against great odds, and, to that, I must tip my hat.

So, despite what the majority of critics proclaim, I highly recommend The 33 and do hope that you see it on the big screen for full impact.

Grant Gustan stars in The Flash (AP photo)

With the cable superhero shows three to five episodes in, this is usually the “jumping off” or “staying on” point for its viewers. Here’s what we think of these points, with a slight preview for the Netflix series.

The Flash: Grant Gustin kills it in his role as Barry Allen. This show is embracing its comic book ridiculousness with its fun attitude, and definitely is not afraid to pack an emotional punch.

The only problem is that the side characters aren’t always great, and the side plots aren’t always that interesting. So far into this season, the show seems to be focusing on suspense. Definitely stay on, because what it does well, it does really well, even if you have to muscle through some lesser plot lines.

well-choreographed fight scenes, a well-written plot, and a newly introduced antagonist every season. I highly recommend catching up with this series if you haven’t already. Season four’s latest villain has new abilities and challenges to bring to the table, which definitely keep the show interesting.

Daredevil: Season one of Netflix’s Marvel series tells sinister and bloodthirsty tales that keep you glued to the screen and begging for more. Season two is looking to be even more emotionally hardhitting and violent with the introduction of The Punisher. If this appeals to you, stay tuned for Jessica Jones. This show is based off the comic book Alias and deals with stories of prostitution, rape, mind control, and revenge.

Arrow: The series headed into its fourth season about a month ago, and the tone and plot is as dark and entertaining as ever. Though slightly more violent than The Flash, Arrow will keep you on the edge of your seat with various,

These Netflix shows go dark. Daredevil was critically acclaimed and it looks like there’s even more to come. And for all of you asking, yes, these shows take place in the same world as the Avengers films.

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The Peanuts Movie Cracks the Shell of Classic Characters

A still from The Peanuts Movie, featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown (AP photo)

due to the writing. It is as though the kids are actu––––––––––––––––––––– ally adults in a kid’s body.

This is why Peanuts is so near and dear to so many people’s hearts: everyone can relate to one character or another. Whether it is harles Schulz’ egocentric Lucy, philoPeanuts characters are sophical Linus, easy going some of the most beloved Schroder, or rambunctious characters ever created.

Peppermint Patty, everyStarting out as a one-line one can find subtle traits comic strip in 1950, Peabrought out very clearly nuts has brought to life by these characters and many characters that have relate to them in some stood the test of time, form. These core personmost famously, the deality traits do not change, pressed and self-analytical so Peanuts is truly one Charlie Brown. Along of most timeless properwith his dog Snoopy, the ties around. So it is no Peanuts gang also insurprise that in 2015, they cludes Lucy, Sally, Linus, have been given the silver Woodstock, Schroeder, screen CGI treatment with and many others. Since The Peanuts Movie. the original comic strips, The Peanuts Movie the franchise has gained tracks Charlie Brown particular notoriety for A and his crew throughout Charlie Brown Christmas, an entire school year, a half hour TV special from start to finish. The from 1965 that has played overarching theme is that every December since.

Charlie Brown constantly Also helping Peanuts falls in all of his acts, gain notoriety was You’re most notably in his efforts a Good Man Charlie to impress the Little Red Brown.

Headed girl, his crush That has always been from the comics who is the magic of Peanuts never identified by name. though. Set in a world Throughout all of Charlie where adults are merely Brown’s adventures, his unintelligible voices offgang of peers is with him screen, the pure character the whole way, for better traits of these kids come or worse. out while still maintaining The Peanuts Movie a sophisticated outlook captures the exact essence

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of the characters from the comics and TV specials.

The writing is such that it would seem as if it was written in the 1960s with the lingo used by the kids, which was most certainly intentional and contributes to the film’s sense of self.

The classic score is also in place.

The Peanuts Movie truly is a loving homage to the characters with whom everyone grew up with. Without reinventing the Peanuts gang, they are reinvigorated through excellent 3D animation that still retains the style and feel of the 1960s animation style. This keeps the film sleek enough for modern audiences without becoming too modern to become unrecognizable or distant.

As well as this new adaptation treats the characters, The Peanuts Movie is still a kid’s film.

The Peanuts Movie, while it is a very enjoyable and nostalgic experience, does not delve much beyond the surface here. So, check it out if you are in for a nostalgic ride, yet do not expect a great film with excellent pacing. If you are not a fan of the Peanuts gang already, this is not likely to win you over. But if you are, check it out.

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Spectre Shakes Up the Bond Franchise

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an actor to have formerly taken on the role of Bond, and each have stated that Craig has been a good choice to portray Bond as a lonely distant man with problems of connection.

Spectre follows the path that Bond was set down starting back with Casino Royal, with past memories coming back to Bond as his past is revealed to the audience. Many new characters are introduced including the lead villain played by Waltz.

The epic story line between the characters played by Craig and Waltz leads to inevitable events that have been building since the previous three films.

The movie takes Bond across the world to bring down Spectre in an act of vengeance for the events that have taken place over the past three movies.

Bond finds himself finally growing as a person in his possibly final adventure under the portrayal of Craig.

The ending was a

perfect way for Craig to leave the series, yet, at the same time, gives way to the possibility of another.

This movie is great from start to finish and will keep you on the edge of your seat, with classic themes, recurring characters and a great cast.

And let’s not forget everyone’s favorite Bond car, the classic and beautiful Aston Martin DB5, which makes an appearance again in Spectre just as it did in the previous three Bond movies that starred Craig.

his money and passport when Ronnie changes her mind and flees the country to return to the states.

In a desperate attempt to return to America, Richie befriends a pair of arms dealers (Scott Caan and Danny McBride), a novelwriting mercenary (Bruce Willis), an American prostitute, (Kate Hudson) and a Madonna-loving cabdriver in order to raise some cash to illegally obtain a passport. However, the deal leads him to a Pashtun village, where Richie hears a beautiful, teenage girl named Salima (Leem Lubany) singing in a cave. Despite knowing only songs in American English (primarily Cat Stevens) and being forbidden to sing as\a Pashtun woman, Salima dreams of being the first female contestant on Afghanistan’s version of American Idol.

What starts out as a plot to exploit a young girl for personal gain turns into a tale of courage and perseverance that would warm hearts. However, the offensive jokes and cheap attempts to hold audiences’ attention have the opposite effect. Without a doubt, the story would’ve fared better as a dramatic film rather than a comedy.

Murray is able to appropriately execute the

few decent one-liners the script has to offer, but is overall a disappointing, unfunny caricature of himself. While always seductive, Kate Hudson’s accent keeps flip-flopping, making her performance unimpressive as well.

McBride and Caan are almost as easily-forgotten, with their cameos being too short and not nearly as funny as they believe.

Deschanel and Willis, too, seem to be playing nothing more than versions of themselves, or, more accurately, the character types they are best known for playing. The only shining stars is one who is unknown on the American screen: Leem Lubany.

From her angelic voice, to her poise and determination as Salima, Lubany serves as the single bright light in a dull sky of stars.

The scenery itself is beautiful, and the cinematography, courtesy of Sean Bobbit, does not fail to show that. Shot onlocation in Afghanistan, the sweeping hills of the desert are the most beautiful part of the entire film.

Throughout the dry, bumpy Humvee ride that is Rock the Kasbah, the audience will be left on the edges of their seats... in anticipation of leaving, that is.

Despite an All-Star Cast, Rock the Kasbah Fails to Shine

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Rumor has it that if you want Bill Murray to work on your film, then you need to call him and leave a voicemail. If his voicemail box is full, then you just have to keep calling until there’s space.

If Murray is interested, then he calls back. Should this anecdote be true, then it’s safe to say that Murray has a very fastidious selection process for his films. It therefore comes as quite a shock that Murray would answer the call of director Barry Levinson and choose to have any part in Rock the Kasbah, which premiered on Friday, October 23.

The film, which is based on a true story and was written and produced

by Mitch Glazer, has so much potential, because it’s truly beautiful.

Washed-up rock manager Richie Lanz (Murray) makes a last-ditch effort to regain his past fame by forcing his only client, Ronnie (Zooey Deschanel) to go on tour in Afghanistan to entertain American soldiers.

However, he is almost immediately robbed of

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In a sea of strangers you’ve longed to know me Your life spent sailing to my shores The arms that yearn to someday hold me Will ache beneath the heavy oars Please take your time and take it slowly As all you do will run its course And nothing else can take what only Was always meant as solely yours -Lang Leav

A Letter from the Division of Student Affairs Members of the UNH Community, During last month’s Fall Break, the Division of Student Affairs hosted a pair of diversity educators to co-facilitate a day-anda-half-long workshop on the topics of cultural humility and systemic racism. Debra Leigh and Sheila Moriarty, faculty members from St. Cloud State University (MN), led the group—which also included invited guests from the University’s IDEA Council—through an exploration of the history of race relations in America; white privilege*; and the stages of becoming a white racial ally. The co-facilitators charged the white participants to release any guilt, anger and/or pain related to the realization of their collective white privilege and encouraged them to take a close look at how they can use their privilege to be allies for people of color (ie, via actively speaking up when they observe incidents of racial discrimination, serving on committees and task forces seeking to positively contribute to the campus racial climate, etc.). Leigh and Moriarty also encouraged everyone to be candid in their conversations during the workshop and to not let fear of retaliation or of saying the “wrong thing” keep them from speaking up. Culturally-humble and -sensitive supervision was also touched on; supervisors were cautioned that failure to listen to and learn from their supervisees of color when they share their experiences of being discriminated in the workplace could result in the creation of a hostile work environment.

Day Two focused on cultural humility in practice and encouraged the group to use the context provided on the first day to assess their respective departments, the Division and the University using the “Continuum on Becoming an Anti-Racist Multicultural Institution”.

Many of the small groups identified that both the Division and the institution are in the early stages of the continuum where racial and cultural differences are either seen as deficits or are tolerated vs. being seen as assets; concerns were raised that changes on campus regarding issues of inclusion have been reactionary, short-lived and unsupported for the long term. In order for change to “stick”, there has to be a compelling reason to change and the communication of that reasoning has to be supported by everyone from the top down. The second day ended with group members role playing cross-cultural scenarios focused on the experiences of students and colleagues of color seeking to navigate a predominately white institution.

In response to an idea generated at the workshop, the Division staff have begun meeting for monthly “coffee conversations” during which pairs of staff members continue to process the workshop, share their experiences at UNH related to their racial identity, and discuss ways in which individuals can effect change in their departments, in the Division and campus-wide.

These conversations will take place for the duration of this academic year and participants are being encouraged to reflect on

what they’ve learned from each interaction. Other anticipated next steps developed include facilitated on-campus town hall meetings on issues of race and diversity, lunchtime discussion groups, and development of a one-credit course on cultural humility for first year students.

The Division of Student Affairs Inclusion Committee encourages everyone to have these conversations with their staff/team and if anyone has any suggestions for further conversations, programs, etc. for the benefit of the greater UNH community, please reach out to us.

Elissa Sanci, Senior The View From the Top of the Arc de Triomphe Paris, France June 2015 “Paris is in our thoughts and prayers.”

Signed, Division of Student Affairs’ Inclusion Committee: Judy Desphande, Health Services Kathy Forkin, Career Development Center Sarah Gersick, Counseling and Psychological Services Alicia Hall Richardson, Accessibility Resources Center Kathy Kautz, International Services Office Shelissa Newball, Office of Student Activities Wanda Tyler, Office of Intercultural Relations Alycia Washington, Campus Recreation *white privilege or white skin privilege = a set of advantages and/ or immunities that white people (or people with white skin) benefit from on a daily basis beyond those common to all others. It can exist without white people’s conscious knowledge of its presence and it helps to maintain the racial hierarchy in this country.

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The following are matters of public record.

*There were no crimes reported on campus this week

*Bring undamaged, unexpired boxed or canned food to OSA Nov. 20 in exchange for a forgiven campus fine.

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Wednesday Nov. 18: Film Showing: Mr. Holmes, Westside 112 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Nov. 20: Film Showing: Mr. Holmes, Henry Lee 301 at 7:30 p.m., Popcorn and food will be provided.

Lucky Bamboo: Bartels Programming Space, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 21: Make Your Own Santa Hat & Stockings 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bartels Programming Space Comedian Eric Schwartz, 7 p.m. to8 p.m. , Bartels Programming Space