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“The Hatmaker’s Wife:” Come for the comedy, stay for the tears

BY PRESLEY DEPUGH Arts & Life Editor

The university’s latest production, “The Hatmaker’s Wife,” follows Voice (Angelina Paulus) and her boyfriend Gabe (Ian Sacci) when they move into a house that once was the abode of a hatmaker, Hetchman (Barry Libowitz), and his wife (Audra Theberge). Conflicts follow both couples in this magical yet emotionally grounded story.

This past Wednesday, the university’s theater arts program opened with the play, written by Asian-American playwright Lauren Yee. In just three months, the cast and crew pulled off an amazing performance with superb technical aspects.

One of the first things to pull the audience in is the stage set-up and lighting. Despite the main set on the stage serving as Hetchman’s living room, the extra space near the front and side of the stage allows other emotionally-provocative scenes to take place. The spotlights helped shift the audience’s focus from one spot to another, accompanied by colored lights, which set the ambience of those mini sets.

The music during particular scenes adds to the comedic aspect of Yee’s lighthearted yet emotional script. Audiences can applaud John Vota, a music and sound recording student, for the arrangement and performance of those songs. Vota described the music making process in an interview with Joseph Oliveira, a communication student and the play’s head of marketing, social media and publicity. Vota told Oliveira

that he, “kind of took some time listening to classical music…took note of some of the instruments that were most dominant.”

Oliveira also conducted another interview with Libowitz, a marine biology student. Libowitz told Oliveira that Hetchman is “the grouchy dad who loves his recliner.” The actor compared his character to “sitcom dads” such as Homer Simpson. Libowitz did a fantastic job of bringing

Hetchman to life, along with conveying the character’s flaws and his effect on the plot. The actor told Oliveira that one message of the play is how “younger people inherit the problems of their parents and how they must work to overcome them.”

The interaction between Hetchman and his wife, played by Theberge, a criminal justice student, brings so much energy to their respective characters. It is

fascinating how the duo allowed characters that made us laugh and cry by the show’s close.

Another powerful performance came from Voice, played by Paulus, a criminal justice student.

The audience could feel the emotion coming from, Voice thanks to the work that Paulus put into the performance.

Paulus said, “I think I’m most excited for audiences to see the relationships that are built be-

tween the characters onstage.” Paulus is correct; the characters felt like more than fictional people. Some of that can be attributed to the play’s Director and Coordinator for the university’s theater arts program Meg Savilonis.

The university’s production of “The Hatmaker’s Wife” makes theater-goers anxious to see what they have planned for next semester’s play.

Candlelit vigil honors lives lost on Transgender Day of Rememberance

BY MIA ADDUCI Campus News Editor

Transgender Visibility Week aims to bring awareness to the transgender community and the experiences surrounding their lives. In light of the Transgender Day of Rememberance, when people honor the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence, PRIDE and the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion hosted an intimate candlelit vigil.

The room greeted those who entered with a large transgender pride flag on the wall, along with a large screen which projected the names and faces of each of the individuals who fell victim to discriminatory violence this past year.

Liv Knight, a senior computer science major, led the ceremony.

They provided context on the history surrounding Transgender Day of Rememberance and its observation at the university. Knight organized the observation last year as well.

Knight spoke on the difficulty in finding obituaries or “kind words” about the individuals who they sought to honor in the memorial and spoke in emphasis of the issues surrounding misgendering and deadnaming that they discovered.

Speaking on the issues surrounding respecting transgender individuals even after they die, Knight said, “We’re seeing

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Liv Knight speaks during the vigil, West Haven, Nov. 18, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Mia Adduci.

Ian Sacci and Angelina Paulus perform during “The Hatmaker’s Wife,” West Haven, Nov. 15, 2022. Photo courtesy of Joseph Oliveira.

Candlelit vigil honors lives lost on Transgender Day of Rememberance

BY MIA ADDUCI Campus News Editor

issues with their obituaries; their real names are in quotes, as if it’s not real. Their families and friends are well aware of their trans identity and just choose to ignore it, or even just still deadname them.”

Leo Levine-Aquino, a senior forensic science major, gave a speech as an open transgender man. He asked those in attendance to remember, honor and respect those in the trans community that we have lost this year and “do the same for those of us who are still alive.”

Levine-Aquino also said that “misgendering is an act of violence and using correct pronouns is suicide prevention.”

He furthered his speech by opening up about his perspective as a trans man and the complications that surround subjects such as hormone usage and gender-affirming surgeries.

In closing, he encouraged those in the audience to vote “in light of anti-trans and LGBTQ+ legislation,” and said that “we need all the support that you can get, and it will help us prevent more and more names from getting on the list that we read every year.”

Knight read through the names of the transgender lives lost this past year, accompanied by Elizabeth Southard, junior criminal justice major and Destiny Ray, junior cybersecurity and networks major.

They lit a candle for each of the 56 individuals, ranging anywhere from 14 to 50 years old, and read memorial reflections written by those closest to them in their lives. Statements made by their families and friends highlighted the experiences of the transgender community and the necessity for societal changes.

One of such was in memory of Chanelika Y’Ella Dior Hemingway, which read “I’m sorry we did not keep you safe. May

your memory be a revolution.”

In reflection of the life of Kai Khan, age 18, the memorial read that “He wanted to be a nurse but was nervous about how people would treat him or refuse his care.”

In her closing remarks,

Southard said “for those we have lost and cannot find, due to misgendering, deadnaming and underreporting; for those we have lost around the world.”

For those who may have become distressed by the nature of the vigil, Counseling and

Psychological Services (CAPS) clinician Samatha Kent was present for the event. CAPS is always available for those who may need to to talk, and can be contacted at 203-932-7333.

Global Competency Panel discusses importance of international education

BY ANCHAL BHATIA Contributing Writer

As part of International Education Week this year, a panel discussion was held by Modern Languages, the Office of Graduate and International Student Life (OGISL), the Career Development Center (CDC), the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Immigration Services (UIS), on Tuesday evening at the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hosted by Jason Howell, OGISL coordinator for student engagement, the Global Competency Panel Discussion reflected detailed opinions by the five panelists including Halima Belemlih, coordinator and a distinguished lecturer of the modern languages, Jessica Sztaimberg, career advisor in the CDC, Kathy Kautz de Arango, executive director of UIS; Kei Lutalo, senior lecturer and director of the academic preparatory program of the college of arts and sciences and Daria Kirjanov-Mueller, modern languages faculty member.

Several questions about international students and international education were discussed throughout the hour-long panel discussion. Upon sharing their experiences and opinions, the panelists collectively agreed that international education is one of the best learning experiences for students keen on exploring the vast boundaries of education and life itself. After being asked about the value of international education, Sztaimberg shared her experience of being part of international education for over 17 years. She said, “Working with

international and national students of different countries has taught me a lot. Besides, I have studied in several nations where I realized I learned much more than just the language and communication.”

Speaking next, Kautz de Arango listed the benefits of studying abroad, which included high collaboration, leadership, management, curricular and co-curricular learning. She further stated how studying modern languages help and contribute towards the growth measures of students from different areas, countries and races.

“International education helps advance a student’s personality, well-being, and learning, and the

best diplomacy happens when students from different places come together to grow and learn.”

Talking about the impact of international education, the panelists confidently opined how this move to a new place or setting helps an individual’s growth. Sharing thoughts about this topic, Kirjanov-Mueller responded, “When students travel abroad to pursue their chosen program, they not only invest in a destination where they feel they will acquire quality education but also invest in a place where they see has more possibilities in every aspect. With so many options to choose from now, students enroll in their desired

programs and learn things with a broader perspective. At the same time, explore a new destination, experience an independent lifestyle, and discover their potential more confidently.”

Agreeing with what Kirjanov-Mueller expressed, Belemlih added, “Besides the benefits, students wish to keep up with the growing competition. With globalization taking over the world, every aspirant desires to pace with the technically-enriching surrounding. Moving out from a known, comfortable lifestyle adds to the growth and learning.”

The impact and value of international education were

further explained by Lutalo, who believes that studying abroad also comes with major changes for any individual. One of his examples included how students are shocked when they initially start their academic program in a new destination and are shocked to learn about the importance of practical knowledge rather than theoretical learning. He also stated, “Studying abroad helps enhance self-confidence and self-presentation. Students start comparing how they were in their native country to how they are now, accelerating their thought processes, skillset, and problem-solving abilities.”

The next segment discussed intercultural skill development and representation in personal and academic lifestyles. All five panelists stated the difficulties and challenges that international students sometimes deal with and how these challenges shape them into better individuals in the long term. They talked about uncomfortable experiences, which seem to be overwhelming at first, but add to the growth elements for any student by enhancing their strength and confidence.

All the panelists agreed that international students could genuinely build their personalities and overcome difficult settings and situations by being proactive in their present surroundings, interacting with a diverse group of individuals, and being active participants in various clubs, events and organizations. They also stated that national students should seek advantage from diverse groups, learn and share their knowledge and habits with new students.

Destiny Ray speaks during the vigil, Nov. 18, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Mia Adduci.

The Global Competency Panel speaks during the event, West Haven, Nov. 15 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Anchal Bhatia.

First person sentenced to death amid protests challenging Iranian government

BY LILLIAN NEWTON Politics Editor

This week, an Iranian court issued the first death sentence in connection with recent protests. According to state media, an unnamed individual was convicted of “enmity against God,” as well as “spreading corruption on Earth.”

The protests, which started in September, were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman, was detained for violating the nation’s conservative dress code, and she died while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Her death sparked protests and led to an increase in women protesting by burning their hijabs and cutting their hair short.

Since then, thousands of people in Iran have taken part in nationwide demonstrations. Iranian authorities have pushed back in a brutal crackdown. More than 1,000 people in the Tehran province have been charged for their alleged involvement in the protests. According to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights NGO, security forces have killed at least 326 people since the start of the protests two months ago. The dead include 43 children and 25 women.

Another group, the Human Rights Activists News Agency

(HRANA), which is based outside of Iran, puts the death toll at 341.

HRANA has also reported that another 15,800 protesters have been detained, and that 39 security personnel have been killed.

The true number of those who have died can not be verified independently because of the widespread censure of non-state media, the internet, and protest movements in the region. The

number of those who have been killed differs between sources, including opposition groups, journalists tracking the protests, and international organizations.

Iran’s Revolutionary Court issued the sentence to a protester who had allegedly been caught setting fire to a government building. The individual was convicted on the charge of “disturbing public order and peace, community,

and colluding to commit a crime against national security, war and corruption on Earth, war through arson, and intentional destruction,” according to state news agency IRNA. It was also noted by IRNA that these charges are preliminary and can be appealed.

Another court has sentenced five individuals to serve between 5 and 10-year sentences for national security and public order charges.

There have been warnings by human rights groups that Iranian authorities may be planning to conduct “hasty executions”. According to Iran Human Rights NGO, at least 20 other protesters are facing charges that are punishable by death.

Iranian officials have portrayed the protests as “riots’’ instigated by Iran’s foreign enemies. Last week, judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i warned that the socalled “rioters” could be charged with “moharebeh” (enmity against God), “efsad fil-arz” (corruption on Earth) and “baghy” (armed rebellion). All of the charges can carry the death penalty in Iran’s Sharia-based legal system. As well, people possessing and using a weapon or firearm, disrupting national security, or killing an individual could receive “qisas” (retaliation in kind).

According to judiciary figures, more than 2,000 people have already been charged in connection with participation in the “recent riots.”

Internationally, the European Union has imposed sanctions on 29 Iranians and three Iranian entities that the EU believes is “responsible for the suppression of the Iranian protesters”. The United Kingdom has also announced a new round of sanctions, targeting multiple individuals.

Former President Trump announces candidacy for 2024 presidency

BY TYLER WELLS Editor-In-Chief

Following the 2022 midterm elections that found Republican voting numbers falling behind expectations, former President Donald J. Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race. He made the announcement to a crowd at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last Tuesday, which will now serve as the headquarters for his campaign.

Trump was first elected as the U.S. president in 2016 following a tightly contested race with Democratic candidate Hillary R. Clinton. During his campaign, Trump garnered a strong base of Republican supporters with his candid personality and often inflammatory remarks.

During his time in office, Trump was the first president to be impeached twice, once in 2019 and again in 2021. The first impeachment was on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and the second on a charge of inciting an insurrection. While Trump was acquitted in both trials, the second impeachment had the most bipartisan impeachment votes in Senate history (57-43).

He also presided over the U.S. during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took the lives of over 400,000 Americans during his presidency. He frequently battled with Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Health, and referenced COVID as the “China Virus.” This led to

a significant rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic.

Prior to the pandemic, the country’s unemployment rate fell to a 50-year-low of 3.5% and he helped create seven million new jobs. He also passed a $3.2 trillion tax reformation bill and increased the U.S.’s military force, dedicating over $2.2 trillion in spending to the department.

He then lost his reelection campaign in 2020 to current president Joseph R. Biden and raised various concerns about voter integrity, citing alleged fraud that has been widely disproved. This sparked the Jan. 6 insurrection, which led thousands of his supporters to illegally enter the Capitol Building in search of various political figures, including then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Vice

President Mike Pence.

Most recently, Trump is potentially facing indictment for various reasons. First is by the U.S. Justice Department for possessing classified documents, which FBI conducted a raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate on Aug. 8; second, by the Justice Department for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection; and third, by Atlanta’s district attorney for attempts to change the 2020 Georgia

election results.

Trump’s former Attorney General William Barr even said that it is increasingly likely that Trump will be indicted after current Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the former president.

Despite all of this, Trump still expressed his intentions to be elected again as president. He would become just the second president ever to serve two non-consecutive terms.

“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump said on Tuesday. “This will not be my campaign, this will be our campaign together.”

However, for this campaign, Trump faces a Republican Party now divided between him and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, seen by many as the only competition in the party. DeSantis has generated a strong following after he challenged President Biden’s COVID-19 mandates; while holding many of the same stances as Trump, DeSantis appeals as the more clean-cut and traditional politician.

The two have already begun campaigning against each other, with Trump publicly attacking the governor on his social media platform “Truth Social.”

With his candidacy announcement official, Trump’s campaign offers another highly anticipated round of primary elections prior to the 2024 presidential election.

Protestors against the Iranian government in the streets, Oct. 29, 2022. Photo courtesy of Instagram/@chicago4iran

Donald Trump being sworn in as U.S. president, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017.

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/The White House

Deepher Dude event raises money for good cause

BY ANDREA ROJAS AND JUSTIN COVIELLO

This past Saturday, the Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) sisterhood hosted their annual Deepher Dude event, a fundraising pageant-style contest that serves as an effort to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. An over two-decade long tradition, Deepher Dude took the campus by storm once again with the most normal version of this event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, as last year’s event was masked up.

While the event started at 8 p.m. in the Beckerman Recreation Center, preparations for the event have been going on for weeks, including related events such as “Pie a Deepher” and behind-the-scenes rehearsals, such as choreography by Sydney Meyers, a senior homeland security and emergency management major.

Hosting the event was chapter president Alexis Robert, a junior forensic science major, and chapter coordinator of sorority standards Avery Fitzgerald, a sophomore genetics and biotechnology major. While the hosts guided the night, a panel of judges served throughout the event, including reigning Deepher Dude Daniel Thompson, a senior forensic science major, Samantha Cipriano, a senior criminal justice major, Kelsi Burns and Eve Hein, two university alumni pursuing a master of science

in forensic technology and a master of arts in community psychology research, respectively.

The judges had six contestants to consider throughout the night to decide who the next Deepher Dude would be.

Before the contestants got down to business, there was a group dance followed by a performance by the Monsoon Dance Crew.

The first of three rounds for the contestants was the PowerPoint competition, where each contestant

presented a powerpoint on a topic of their choice. First up was Christian Castro, a senior business marketing major, with a presentation on the topic of Western slang, followed by a more specialized and topical presentation on pre-hospital treatment of cystic fibrosis by Liam Drew, a senior paramedicine major.

Following the two starters were some more niche topics: Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) as characters from “The Little Mermaid” by Jamie Genovese, a senior national

security major; “People I would have in my post-apocalyptic bunker” by Ryan Resnick, a sophomore marine biology major; “Justice for Oompa Loompas” by Tanner Brown, a junior homeland security and emergency management major; “Top 10 hottest Star Wars characters” by Gabe Jones, a senior music and sound recording major and “How well I think the contestants would survive a zombie apocalypse” by Noah Bernier, a sophomore forensic science major.

Following the eventful round of presentations, the contestants were up for a talent round, which included a performance of “Chicago” by Resnick, a rendition of “save a horse, ride a cowboy” by Castro. Next was the performance of skills like solving a Rubik’s cube by Bernier, the Cup Song by Brown, karate by Jones, a live food review by Genovese and painting by Drew, whose painting was received by the person who donated the most to his page.

To close out the three rounds of pageantry the contestants were put under the microscope in an interview round, with each person answering two questions; one about DPhiE and one about Cystic Fibrosis.

After a grilling, the judges met to discuss their options. In the meantime, it was announced that Ryan Resnick earned the title of Sister’s Favorite for the night. Resnick and his escort Alexis Clark took the interlude as an opportunity to present

a prepared gift of 365 daily affirmations to the DPhiE chapter.

As the crowd awaited a final decision, a number of giveaways were announced, won via purchased raffle ticket drawings. Basket giveaways consisted of a mystery basket from SAE, a holiday baking basket from Kappa Kappa Psi, a self care basket from the Marine Conservation Society, a cozy blanket basket from Alpha Sigma Alpha, a self care basket from Alpha Phi Omega, a holiday cheer basket from Sigma Chi, an “everything chocolate” basket from Phi Sigma Sigma, a hygiene basket from the Monsoon Dance Team and a movie night basket from Chi Kappa Rho.

The panel of judges returned with a decision on the 2022 Deepher Dude: Tanner Brown. Brown thanked Chyla Delima, vice president of programming, and Ari Munger, coordinator of philanthropy, for organizing the event along with Sydney Meyers for coordinating the dance at the beginning of the event. “It’s awesome, I think it’s great that they put on such a great event,” said Brown. “It was just a super good time.”

The Deepher Dude event raised $14,318 by the end of the night. DPhiE asked attendees to stay tuned for a philanthropy event coming up during the Spring semester.

Dakotaxela shakes West Haven’s music scene with two new singles

BY MIA ADDUCI Campus News Editor

This past Friday, New Haven’s very own solo powerhouse artist Dakotaxela released two electric singles: “Everyone’s Waiting” and “True Colors.” These numbers not only highlight artistic nuance through musicality, but also incredible depth in lyricism and intent.

His music hits hard not only in your speakers but also in your head as you hear Dakotaxela reflect on the world around him.

Dakotaxela, who more casually goes by Alex and is a University of New Haven student, took the opportunity to speak deeper on the process of the creation of his latest releases.

The process of writing the first single, “Everyone’s Waiting,” started last June. The song was the first time that Dakotaxela used a live instrument, as he played the guitar for this track.

The line, “my self awareness is my clout,” in Dakotaxela’s first single reflects on the power that he holds in self-awareness of his neurological disorder and how that awareness reflects on his intellect in the eyes of those around him. This is incredibly powerful as Dakotaxela said “it’s a very loaded sentence” towards how he looks at humanity.

Here, he reflects on society in a production that he described as “an amalgamation of everything

that’s going on in the world put into one song.”

Dakotaxela highlighted the ways in which he likes to reflect on broad concepts and personal experiences combined.

“True Colors” is about finding out who will be around to support you versus who is not true to you. The single pulls from negative experiences where people let you down with a lack of support.

Dakotaxela writes, records and produces entirely independently, right out of a university residential room.

Dakotaxela reflected on his production style and discussed how stylistic choices are constantly shifting and evolving so much so that nothing is ever the same anymore. With his newly released songs, Dakotaxela explained how he wanted his music to mirror an “atmospheric” theme.

Further discussing his style, Dakotaxela said “I remember one person said to me that my music is a ‘genre-defying enigma in the best way possible.’”

“Everyone’s Waiting” has an incredible story and tempo build and the passion behind the singer’s voice shines through unwaveringly. The vocal and instrumental reverb adds incredible layers to the audio here.

“True Colors” is definitely a song that holds a darker hue to its sounds. This song feels

like staring into a holographic hypnotic spiral and you absolutely will have it playing on a loop after your first listen.

Around the halfway point of the song, there’s this incredible volume juxtaposition, where Dakotaxela goes from a rapid whisper to a sudden eruptive and earth-shattering metal scream. It’s wicked, to say the least.

Dakotaxela is an artist that really lets you inside his head, and normalizes the human experience incredibly artistically.

His thoughts truly do mani-

fest into his music. His goal of wanting “people to see things from a different point of view,” is absolutely achieved ten times over.

There’s this incredible nuance that weaves its way through the music Dakotaxela produces. Even this early on in their career, it is clear his name will make itself much bigger before any of us know it.

“If I get fifteen minutes [on stage] I am going to make those fifteen minutes count. You are going to remember me,” Dako-

taxela said. “Just put me on a stage once and I will show you that I am a driving force in this industry.”

Nothing is more powerful than an artist who is able to recognize the raw talent that they possess and to have found their artistic calling so early in life.

Dakotaxela’s passion radiates through everything he does, along with how he speaks so intently about the content he creates. His artistry is ahead of its time in the music scene, and he is a force to be reckoned with.

Deepher Dude participants celebrate at the end of the event, Nov. 20, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Matthew Mowerson.

Dakotaxela stands in a parking garage, West Haven, Oct. 31, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Tyler Rodriguez.

Arts & Life

Things to do around and on campus during Thanksgiving Break

BY AMBER CHOLEWA Community Engagement Editor

Are you staying in the area for Thanksgiving Break and are looking for some fun things to do? We’ve got you covered!

Charger Connection has many club meetings posted throughout the week to go to, whether you attend virtually or in person. This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet new people who are also still on campus for the break.

On Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. in Kaplan room 107 the Gaming Club is hosting a Smash Night. If you’re interested in Smash Bros, this is definitely the event to attend! You do not need to RSVP for this event so anyone can attend. Under the description the club listed: “a night for anyone to come together and fight in 8 man brawls and tournaments in Super Smash bros. ultimate!”

Looking for things off campus? There are tons of locations to visit surrounding the West Haven and Downtown New Haven area, one being the Mew

Haven Cat Cafe in Downtown New Haven. You can book a session with the cats, whether it’s just playing with them for 50 minutes, doing yoga with them or even trivia with the cats.

If you want to get out and go down the Boston Post Rd., stop at the Connecticut Post Mall where you can go to Cinemark and watch a movie you’ve been dying to see. Whether it’s a movie coming out that week or one that’s been out for a month, this is your chance to forget about homework and relax with a delicious box of popcorn with extra movie theater butter. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a slushie as well!

Trying new cuisines is always fun. Mecha Noodle Bar in Downtown New Haven is an excellent place to try. They have a variety of different ramens, Pho, dumplings and baos. They also have delicious boba that is a chef’s kiss. Not only is Mecha Noodle Bar a great place to eat, the location also offers a great place to sit down and even take pictures.

Everything in there is so aesthetically pleasing and the staff are very welcoming.

Another really cool place is the Yale Art Museum in Downtown New Haven. It has many different exhibits that show art from all over the world. The

museum is ever changing with their upcoming exhibitions that come and go every few months at the museum, so there’s always fresh art coming in and out; there are also permanent exhibitions as well. It’s such a fun place to appreciate art

and spend a few hours learning about it. It’s definitely something to check out.

If you do find yourself on or around campus for Thanksgiving, any of these would be a great place to start to turn it into a fun week.

Indigenous Arts Fest highlights Native American art

BY PRESLEY DEPUGH Arts & Life Editor

University students got a taste of Indigenous culture last Tuesday as the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion held a showcase for Indigenous art in Gerber Hall. Students received lunch and the chance to engage in activities for the fest.

After checking in, students could grab lunch while listening to music by Indigenous musicians. The Spotify playlist titled “Indigenous” featured music from Indigenous creators in Canada such as Amanda Rheaume and Fawn Wood.

Angelina Caroli, a junior criminal justice major from the Mohegan Tribe and one of the students who planned the event, said “This is mostly just an event…to showcase just a little bit of what Indigenous art entails.”

Artifacts from the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation were brought in by Destiny Ray, a member of that nation and a junior cybersecurity and networks major who also planned the event. Ray listed event activities that included painting terracotta pots and planting seeds in the pots.

“We really want people to know what we grew in our tribes and what you can still grow today,” Ray said. The painting “brought out a lot of people’s creativity, and also once they finish creating it they are able to

grow something.”

Seeds that attendees planted included wild strawberry seeds.

Caroli said “harvesting crops is huge in Indigenous culture.”

Another activity that students were able to participate in was beading, which is an Indigenous practice for people to make belts,

jewelry and items that are part of their regalia, “which is a connection to our spiritual self, ” Caroli said. “Beading is very versatile in Indigenous culture; it can be a gift, it can be a part of our spiritual self, it can tell a story.”

Ray said that beading, “also depends on what tribe you’re

from; it can have different meanings. Not all beadings [are] the same.”

Caroli said the event could help people to know “just that Indigenous cultures still exist.”

“There’s no harm in educating yourself,” Caroli said. “Look up what you can, try to do your

own research, talk to Indigenous peoples if you have access.”

November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Arts Fest was one of the various Indigenous Peoples events hosted by the university and Myatt Center throughout the month.

A pile of pumpkins.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay/S. Hermann and F. Richter.

Crafts from the Indigenous Arts Fest, West Haven, Nov. 15, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Charlotte Bassett.

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The importance of educating yourself before voting

BY EDITORIAL STAFF

Editorial

With the midterm elections passing by, the focus is now shifting to the 2024 election cycle, which centers around another presidential election. While it may seem far off, the process is already beginning today as prospective candidates announce their campaigns.

Obviously, voting is extremely important. It is the foundation of our democracy and gives the people a say in who is elected to represent us. However, there is more to it than just taking a trip to the ballot box or mailing in a

vote.

In today’s digital age, people take information and disseminate it in a way that fits only their view. As such, it is necessary to be a well-read and informed voter when determining who you will support for an election. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican or don’t identify with either party, knowing what you truly want from a candidate is more important than what any other person wants you to believe.

Read any and everything, but do so with a critical eye; understand what the information is and who is giving it to you. Do your

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BY LINDSAY GIOVANNONE Copy Desk Chief Column

The term “libertarianism” denotes a family of ideas, ranging from the philosophical to the political. The spectrum of libertarianism – which includes anarcho-capitalism, anarchism and individualism – is united by the concepts of individualism, rule of law, free markets, the natural harmony of interests and peace. The Libertarian Party (LP) of the United States has over 600,000 voters, but holds only 310 elected seats and none of them are federal or state governorships.

The LP generally supports fiscally conservative and socially liberal policies that prevent government intervention in the private lives of its citizens. The LP wants to codify same-sex marriage, improve public education and legalize victimless crimes such as prostitution, preserve the 2nd Amendment and maintains a pro-choice attitude towards abortion. Additionally, the LP seeks to establish a laissez-faire economic system, abolish the Internal Revenue Service, institute free market healthcare and promote sensible usage of natural resources. These are only a sampling of LP stances and do not fully encompass different facets of

libertarianism.

Its range of stances should, in theory, appeal to a myriad of voters but at such a divisive time in the two-party American political system, the LP is not a viable option. The party must stop wondering why it isn’t attaining elected positions and begin reform. In principle, the LP is good; in practice, it is a reactionary form of utopianism full of contradictions.

The non-aggression principle –- a cornerstone of the LP – is a concept in which aggression against an individual, their property or contracts is inherently wrong. Its issue lies in inconsistency. With the current perception of it, something like driving would be illegal since it causes pollution, therefore encroaching upon someone’s individual property rights. A self-regulated market would steer capital towards the wealthy and halt equal income distribution. Self-regulated markets would also prevent any regulations against illicit financial practices.

Total Libertarian governments and societies do not exist because they are not stable. As a Libertarian, I recognize that the LP rests upon the far-fetched concept that a society can completely reform itself, which is impossible. At this point, our current political society is not operational but libertarianism as we know it will not fix it.

best to not jump straight to conclusions; instead, be methodical and rational with how you view different stories or policy plans. Both sides of the political aisle try to bombard voters with a number of messages, all in an attempt to sway them into voting a certain way. While this has always happened, it is so prevalent in the social media age. Unfor-

tunately, many news and media organizations present stories as a “fact,” when it is really just opinion. That is why forming your own conclusions is so important. College students make up the future of this country and much of that begins with who we elect into office. No matter who you are and how you vote, take the time and learn.

An absentee mail-in ballot.

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JEDI Statement: In support of an inclusive university

BY JEDI AMBASSADORS

Guest Column

As members of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Student Ambassadors program, we aim to foster an inclusive climate for everyone who is part of the university. We believe it is our duty to serve our peers and ensure each and every one of them feels heard and safe as a member of the Charger community.

As the university honors Trans gender Day of Remembrance, an observance honoring the memory of transgender people who lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence, we, the JEDI Ambassadors, believe there is more work to be done. As a reminder to all of Charger Nation, failing to affirm people’s identities is, too, an act of violence.

It has come to our attention that there have been reported incidents of misgendering, dead naming and acknowledgement of our peers using incorrect names. We consider such occurrences steps backward despite the progress the university has made to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging. We stand with the students, faculty and staff who have experienced this invalidation of who they are. You all belong here.

Misgendering, deadnaming, mispronunciation and misspelling of people’s names can lower their self-esteem and negatively impact their mental health. As a community, we strive to uplift and

respect one another, and provide a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the university. We can achieve this goal by making a conscious effort to respect chosen names, pronouns and identities of those we work, learn, live and grow with each day.

As JEDI Ambassadors, our advocacy and leadership span across all five colleges. If anyone is in need of any support, please reach out to any one of us. Our office hours are located on our Instagram and our emails are listed below.

Signed by: Angela Carter (she/her), BS in Business Management - 2024, acart8@unh.newhaven.edu

Morgan Fitch (none/they/he), MS in Cellular & Molecular Biology2024, mfitc2@unh.newhaven.edu

Peri Alexander (she/her), BS in Health Sciences - 2023, palex2@ unh.newhaven.edu

Kameron Evans (he/him), BS in Chemical Engineering - 2026, kevan3@unh.newhaven.edu

Ciara Wildes (they/them), 4+1 BS in Criminal Justice, MS National Security - 2024, cpitc2@unh. newhaven.edu

Nox Garner (they/them), BS in Forensic Science - 2026, agarn1@ unh.newhaven.edu

Ruth Kameswara Rao (she/her), MPH in Public Health - 2023, rkame1@unh.newhaven.edu

Field hockey’s playoff run ends, loses 3-2 to Pace

BY CHRISTOPHER ELWELL Sports Editor

The New Haven field hockey team saw their season come to an end on Friday night at Ralph F. Dellacamera Stadium, with their 3-2 loss to Pace University in double overtime. The Chargers fought back from an early 2-0 deficit to send the game to extra time but in the end, Pace came up with the goal to send them to the NE-10 conference championship.

New Haven finished the 2022-2023 season with a record of 9-11 overall (8-5 NE-10) as their quest to a conference championship continues.

New Haven’s offense started off slow for this game, as they could not register a shot in the first quarter.

Pace was given a penalty corner within the first minute of play but neither shot reached the net, with the first being blocked by New Haven and the other going wide of the net.

Neither team was able to generate much of any offense for the rest of the first quarter, with the only other scoring chance coming for Pace on another penalty corner taken by Krista Dietz but that was also blocked before reaching the net.

Pace was once again given another penalty corner early in the second quarter to keep the pressure on New Haven but the shot did not reach the net. New Haven’s first scoring opportunity came from the hero of

the quarterfinal against Bentley, Erin Smith, but her shot went just wide of the net.

Pace responded accordingly with a goal scored by Dietz to give them a 1-0 lead within the first four minutes of the second quarter. The pressure was too much for New Haven to handle; the ball slipped right through their defense, giving Pace an easy goal to give themselves the lead. It was a quick turnaround for the Char-

Field hockey awards

BY CHRISTOPHER ELWELL Sports Editor

While the field hockey team was still in season, the Northeast-10 conference announced their All-Conference teams. Five New Haven players were honored for their contributions to the team, leading the way for a successful season and making it all the way to the conference semifinal game.

Starting off with graduate student Taylor Geaglone, who was named NE-10 Defensive Player of the Year and earned a selection to the All-Conference First Team. Geaglone was a huge part of the Chargers’ success this season, acting as a facilitator for the defense and contributing on offense with a career-high in both goals and assists. With these awards, she ends her career with New Haven as one of the best players in the conference.

Midfielder Sophie Schreck also took home All-Conference First Team honors, finishing the season as the leading scorer for the Chargers with a career-high eight goals and six assists. Schreck is also a graduate student this season, so her career with the Chargers will also come to an end as a top player on the team and in the conference.

Senior midfielder Katie

Durkee was named to the NE10 Second Team after a season where she was one of the best defensive players for the Chargers, also contributing on the offensive end. Her assist on the game-winning goal against Bentley helped the team advance to the second round of the playoffs, bringing her to a new career high.

Goalkeeper Keira Integlia brought home All-Conference Third Team honors after her graduate season, in which she tallied four shutouts and 134 saves. She finishes her career with 269 saves, also surpassing her career with high saves in a single game when the Chargers beat Adelphi University in a crucial overtime win.

Freshman forward Erin Smith was named the Conference All-Rookie team with five goals, good for the second most on the team. Smith was one of the most consistent players for the Chargers, delivering big goals in big moments to help the team win crucial games. Her game-winning goal against Bentley in the first round of the playoffs sent New Haven to the second round, solidifying her role for the Chargers for next season.

For more information on their impressive seasons, please visit NewHavenChargers.com.

gers, who were able to put pressure right back on the Setters with a shot by midfielder Johannah Lee but the shot was turned away by Pace goalkeeper Alina Buerger.

The second half did not start off well for the Chargers, as Pace struck again less than four minutes in with a goal scored by Tavia Flecksteiner to give them a two-goal lead. They kept the pressure up with another penalty corner taken by Frankie Fava

but New Haven goalkeeper Keira Integlia kept their deficit at two with two big saves to keep her team in the game.

New Haven did not register a shot in the third period, setting up a crucial fourth quarter where if they did not score, their season would come to an end. Just two minutes into the fourth, the Chargers got on the board with a huge goal from forward Abby Nixon to cut the deficit to one.

The goal was Nixon’s fourth of the year and it came at a huge time to spark the comeback. New Haven kept their foot on the gas pedal with another penalty corner taken by midfielder Sophia Ruh, but nothing came of the opportunity.

The Chargers struck again with eight minutes left in regulation to tie the game on forward Kat Trammell’s goal to tie the game at two. Trammell was able to tap the ball into the net after a shot from defender Taylor Geaglone, completing the comeback and igniting the crowd. The offensive chances did not stop for the Chargers, as Lee sent another shot to the net but it just went wide. Nixon would fire another shot to the net in the closing minutes but was turned away by Buerger to send the game into overtime.

The first overtime period was a back-and-forth offensive battle, with Pace outshooting New Haven six to four. The offensive opportunities kept coming for both teams but the defenses were able to shut them all down and keep the game in a tie.

The second overtime was dominated by Pace, who tallied three shots to New Haven’s zero. It had the looks of going into triple overtime but with just two and a half minutes left to play, Kate Demars put the ball past Integlia to win the game for Pace, sending them to the NE-10 conference championship.

Football falls to No. 11 Shepherd in NCAA Playoffs

BY TYLER WELLS Editor-In-Chief

The New Haven football team lost in the first round of the NCAA Playoffs on Saturday to No. 11 Shepherd University 16-13, coming up just short of extending their season another week.

The Chargers got the scoring started early, as quarterback Connor Degenhardt got the ball moving in the air. On the second play of the game, he connected with wide receiver Dev Holmes for a 35-yard catch over the Shepherd defensive back, before two more passes got New Haven within the Rams’ 10-yard line. A seven yard rush from running back Christopher Ais placed the ball at the one, which gave Degenhardt three chances to sneak the ball in. On fourth down and their last opportunity, he crossed the line to put New Haven up 6-0.

After a pair of stalled drives from both sides, Shepherd’s standout RB Ronnie Brown broke through the defense for a 61-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Rams a 7-6 lead. This score held until the end of the first half, as each side flexed their talented defenses to keep each other off the board.

Shepherd came out firing in the second half, drilling a field goal on their first drive to

extend their lead to four. Then, after a three-and-out from New Haven, Brown once again shot past the New Haven defense for another touchdown, this time a 47-yard rush.

With a 16-6 deficit, New Haven’s offense wasn’t able to get into a rhythm under constant pressure from the strong Shepherd defensive line. Finally, with just over five minutes remaining in the game, New Haven began to string together an extended offensive drive.

After a pair of short passes, Degenhardt found WR Terrell Ford for a 21-yard gain to get New Haven across midfield. Then, a defensive pass interference penalty was called on an attempted pass to Holmes, moving New Haven to the 14yard line. After another penalty moved the ball to the two, Degenhardt found tight end Dante DeLorenzo for a two-yard touchdown, cutting the lead to just four.

With timeouts left, New Haven kicked the ball to the Rams looking for one more stop. After a pair of big stops made it third-and-eight with two minutes left, Shepherd’s QB Tyson Bagent showed why he is widely considered to be the best quarterback in Division II. He evaded the swarming New Haven defensive line, stepping up in the pocket and delivering a perfect 43-yard

pass on the run to seal the game for Shepherd.

The Rams went on to kneel the ball and hang on to the 1613 win.

Offensively, Degenhardt finished with 207 passing yards and a passing and rushing touchdown, while Ais ran for 77 yards. Ford was the team’s leading receiver, finishing with 74 yards, while Holmes added 60 of his own. Shepherd was led by a career day from Brown, who finished with 223 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The defense was led by an 11 tackle performance from defensive back Devonte Myles in his final game at New Haven. Linebacker Joe Vitale tallied eight tackles, while DBs Khyon Fitzpatrick and Giye Jenkins had seven of their own.

The loss ends New Haven’s stellar season, as they finished 8-3 (6-1 NE-10), capping off the second straight year that the team made it into the NCAA Playoffs. Shepherd improves to 11-1 (7-0 PSAC) and will now host Slippery Rock in the second round.

More information on New Haven’s season, along with stats and postseason honors, can be found at NewHavenChargers.com, and recaps on previous games this year can be found at ChargerBulletin.com.

New Haven’s Kat Trammel celebrates after scoring against Pace, West Haven, Nov. 18, 2022. Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Tyler Wells.

Women’s basketball dominates Bloomfield, wins 75-36

BY CHRISTOPHER ELWELL Sports Editor

The New Haven women’s basketball team continued their hot start to the new season with a lopsided 75-36 win over the Bloomfield Bears. The Chargers showed their depth in the great team win, in which they ran away and controlled from the start. This marks the third consecutive season in which they started off 3-0, averaging 76 points per game to start the year.

Forward Aurora Deshaies got New Haven’s offense going early in the game, scoring the team’s first seven points and hauling in three rebounds in the first three minutes of play. They would continue to add to their early lead after another layup by Deshaies while guard Marigona Bacaliu added a layup of her own for an early 12-2 lead.

Bloomfield’s offensive struggles continued throughout the first quarter but they were able to get two points back on Amath Chol’s layup following Daniya Darby’s offensive rebound. New Haven responded as guard Kameryn King hit a three-pointer to stretch their lead back to double digits.

Camryn DeBose, New Haven’s leading scorer through the first two games, got herself in on the action when she hit a three pointer of her own to make it an 18-6 game with two minutes remaining in

the first quarter. With a big lead in hand, the Chargers’ depth also left its mark on this game when forward Bianca Pendleton got on the board with a layup for the team’s final score of the quarter.

Bloomfield would answer with five unanswered points, heading into the second quarter with a 20-11 Chargers lead.

The opening minutes of the second quarter was a struggle as both teams missed layups and turned the ball over. DeBose ended the scoreless span with a free throw, followed by a jumper from King to bring the lead back to double digits. New Haven’s offense would continue to dominate Bloomfield as Bacaliu would hit a three pointer and King added a layup following a Bloomfield turnover to give them a comfortable 32-13 lead.

The last five minutes of the second half were controlled by the defense, with both teams turning the ball over three times and forcing uncomfortable shots. Forward Leighanna Lister got New Haven back on the board with her fastbreak layup and tallying a block to keep the Bears’ offense in check. Pendleton added another free throw as time expired to give the Chargers a big 35-14 lead going into the second half.

At the start of the second half, New Haven stretched their lead to 28 after the teams exchanged scores, capped off by a layup and two knockdown threes from

DeBose. Pendleton added on two more layups with an assist from Bacaliu as the Chargers’ offense continued to dominate.

In the closing seconds of the third quarter, New Haven’s depth came into play again as guard Charlotte Bassett got herself on the board with a layup to bring the lead to 36 entering the fourth quarter. Bloomfield simply did not have an answer for New Haven’s offense, who continued to spread the ball around and get everyone involved.

Bassett added another layup at the start of the fourth quarter and after Bloomfield’s Myasia Jackson knocked down a mid-range jumper, New Haven guard Aliyah Wright answered right back with a three, much to the delight of the Chargers’ bench. After a turnover by Bloomfield, guard Brianna Diaz knocked down a three to bring the lead to 42.

The teams would again trade baskets in the final minutes, but as time expired, New Haven walked off with a massive 75-36 win in the non-conference matchup. The Chargers will now start their first road trip of the season, starting in Albany, N.Y. on Tuesday night when they take on the Saint Rose Golden Knights. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. as the Chargers look to continue their winning streak to start the season. More information can be found at NewHavenChargers.com.

Men’s basketball cruises in home opener, beats Adelphi 82-64

BY CHRISTOPHER ELWELL Sports Editor

The New Haven men’s basketball team opened up their home schedule with a big win over Adelphi University, winning 82-64. It was an all-around team win for the Chargers, who were able to bounce back from their opening night loss against Saint Michael’s to put themselves in the win column.

New Haven got off to a hot start on offense with eight unanswered points on layups by guards Quashawn Lane and Victor Olawoye, forward Tyrone Perry and a jumper by center Majur Majak. Adelphi would cut their deficit to two but the Chargers’ offense got rolling once again after another layup by Lane and a three-pointer by forward Davontrey Thomas, who finished with a team-high 19 points.

They would continue adding to their early lead after another basket from Thomas, a jumper from Lane and a layup by guard Justin Hendrick to extend their lead to 10 just seven minutes into the game. New Haven would not stop applying pressure on the Panthers with the help of great defense and two big three-point-

ers by Olawoye to stretch the lead to 13.

Adelphi played from behind the entire game, as they did not have any answers for New Haven’s explosive offense and did not hold a lead at any point throughout the game. They would cut the deficit to seven after two three-pointers from Ronnie Silva and a jumper by Dayshaun Walton with five minutes remaining in the half.

This would not last, as New Haven found their offensive stride again to build their lead back up in the closing minutes of the first half. They would score 10 of the last 15 points of the half, giving themselves a comfortable 46-32 lead over Adelphi entering the second half.

Perry got the scoring started in the second half for New Haven with two free throws and a fastbreak layup after a steal by Lane, picking up right where they left off to add to their already sizable lead. After a timeout, Adelphi started with the ball and a big block by Majak on a jumper by Aristotelis Sotiriou set up a breakout play for the Chargers, capped off by a layup by Olawoye that gave New Haven a 20-point lead.

Adelphi could not make a dent in the lead they were chasing,

but they were able to respond after a steal and a knockdown jumper by Walton. They would cut the lead to 18 with scores from Sotiriou and Walton, capped off with a three by Jake Hlywiak on a fastbreak.

New Haven’s defense continued to stand strong, forcing consecutive missed shots by Adelphi, letting their offense get back to work with two good free throws by Majak and a knockdown three from Olawoye to bring him to 18 points on the game. Thomas would follow him up with two threes of his own, his third and fourth for the contest.

Walton and Mason Jackson each hit a layup for Adelphi in the closing minutes to bring the deficit down to 15 but a three by forward Andre Francis with 22 seconds remaining to finish off the scoring and give New Haven a big 82-64 win in the 20222023 home opener.

The Chargers will now start a week-long road trip, starting in Albany, NY when they take on Saint Rose on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. as they look to build upon their big win at home. More information can be found at NewHavenChargers. com.

New Haven’s Camryn DeBose attempts a free throw, West Haven, Nov. 19, 2022. Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Neva Bostic.

New Haven’s Majur Majak goes up for a dunk, West Haven, Nov. 19, 2022.

Photo courtesy of Charger Bulletin/Neva Bostic.