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Students Don’t See Value in Attending Admin Open Forums

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

EDITOR IN CHIEF

P

resident Steven H.

Kaplan and other University of New Haven administra-

Dean Alvarez to step down pg. 5

tors recently held an open

Opinion

students, though, don’t be-

Letter to the editor on Kappa Sigma pg. 7

A&E A Review of “A Chorus Line” pg. 12

Sports

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forum to hear questions and concerns from students. Some Shyanna Mohagel/The Charger Bulletin

lieve that sessions like these

will bring about real change at tion can better communicate the university.

these events to students. But

Some students that attended for some students, commuthe forum in November felt

nications wasn’t the issue.

that the answers they received They felt that their concerns

Senior Sam Paquette, a

due to the type of windows

theater major, said that she

used, probably wouldn’t be

and other theater majors have feasible. tried to get support from the

“I just didn’t think that

administration in the past for

some of the concerns I had

didn’t provide any insight into wouldn’t be taken seriously or upgrades, but have not been

would have ever been taken

a solution.

seriously in a forum like that

“I felt that Kaplan’s remarks

be given a solution.

Student Erika McNally also

successful.

“I don’t feel like going to a

and they’d be brushed off as

were more dismissive than

feels like the issues talked

forum with Kaplan will result

too expensive for the school,”

constructive,” said Kiana Qui-

about in the forums don’t end

in positive change for my

she said.

nonez, a junior at the univer-

up being solved.

program, as our theater is

sity, who asked about how the

“[Kaplan] speaking to

Several students also com-

not in the best condition, the

mented on academic issues

Women’s Volleyball wins NE-10 Title pg. 15

school can hire more diverse

students seems like a com-

curtains are disgusting and

preventing them from taking

faculty members. “Whenever

plete publicity act and even

we have limited tech supplies,

the classes they needed. Paige

he attempted to answer my

when many students voice

and things like the ESUMS

Constantineau, a senior music

questions he would change

Student Life

their opinions the issues are

middle school and the At-

and sound recording major,

the subject or give me a non-

not fixed,” she said. “They’re

wood residential complex are

said that other recording ma-

committal answer.”

just skirted around and not

being built instead,” she said.

jors have had issues with not

A topic that was discussed

truly solved at the root only

Student Dakota Hettel said

enough spaces for classes that

from several points of view at

the face value—like the face

her environmental concerns,

are required to graduate from

the forum was communica-

lift they gave Bartels instead

like the excess water being

the program.

tion, where Kaplan was look-

of the root issue of Sodexo

released from sprinklers and

“If you miss a semester of

Deepher Dude raises 18K for Cystic Fibrosis pg. 18

ing to see how the administra- food.”

birds dying around campus

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Model UN Team Brings Home 8 Awards

BY CARISSA MOSHIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

U

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GOP Tax Plan Targets Grad Students to Make Up for Cuts

BY BARRY LEWANDOWSKI CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A

niversity of New

Haven’s Model United Na-

there’s specific ways the law will affect college students.

As a result of higher tuition costs at many colleges and universities, most students

new tax plan passed

work for their schools as

through the House of Repre-

teaching assistants and such

sentatives last week. While

in exchange for money off

at an international competi-

this does not put the bill

their tuition. Under the cur-

tion earlier in November. One

into law yet, as it stands the

rent U.S. tax plan, this money

bill makes some revisions to

is not taxed, as that tax is paid

certain tax breaks towards

off by the federal government.

college students.

The new House plan cuts that

tions (MUN) team won eight awards in Washington, D.C.

thousand students from 65 universities competed.

The team members, who were assigned the country

Photo via Dr. Chris Haynes

prepare the students.

Different students had

we put into it was thanks to Chris,” said Haylee Kessler,

of Brazil, won one of the

different challenges. Some

who worked on the Com-

twelve Outstanding Delega-

struggled with fear of public

mission of Narcotic Drugs

tion awards, four outstanding

speaking and anxiety, such as

(CMD).

position paper awards, and

Carolyn Olortegui, a stu-

three outstanding delegates

dent who represented on the

tor of the political science

awards.

Economic and Social Council

program, was the professor

Plenary (ECOSOC).

for the MUN class this fall

The students from the MUN team spent months research-

“While others said they saw

Chris Haynes, coordina-

semester and will be teaching

The goal of the bill, according to Republicans, is to

taxable income, thus largely

simplify the tax code while

increasing students’ yearly

simultaneously lowering

tax rate. This means gradu-

taxes, so one provision the

ate students need to apply for

GOP looked at was individual

a larger loan to make up for

tax breaks. By cutting these,

the loss of income, but the

they believe it will more than

new tax plan also changes

make up for the $1.5 trillion

how students pay off student loans.

ing their assigned country in

it in me, I couldn’t do it per-

it again for the spring 2018

order to create their stances.

sonally,” Olortegui said about

semester. Haynes said it was

cut. While the bill’s language

coping with her anxiety and

rewarding to see the students

is seen as incredibly complex,

leading a group.

progress throughout the

“If you don’t have research you can’t build upon anything,” said Aneesha Kumar,

During the conference, she

semester-long course.

a student who was a delegate

led a team of 16 with two

for the General Assembly

other girls and she man-

them perform in the way

First Committee (GA1).

aged to overcome enough to

they did,” said Haynes “So

grow, which she credits to the

awesome to see them grow

course’s simulations. Many

throughout the conference

At the conference, delegations debated and voted on

resolutions on issues concern- of the students say they grew because of the course and ing cybersecurity, narcotic

“I was very proud to see

and the class the way they did.”

drugs, refugees and others.

experience, including Kumar

While research is a big part

who is helping to create MUN

will be in New York, where

of the class, there is also an

teams in high schools.

they will be representing

emphasis on simulation to

“Everything we did and all

Hungary.

benefit, making work-study a

The next conference team

Creative Commons

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Dean Lourdes Alvarez to Step Student Gets PostDown Next Month Game Proposal proaches 59, she has thought

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER a lot about taking the time to

EDITOR IN CHIEF

L

ourdes Alvarez, dean

Sciences, said that her impact will be the emphasis Alvarez

do these things she’s always

put on education and growth

wanted to.

in learning.

“You can’t postpone those,”

“The real legacy will be the

she said.

legacy on teaching and learn-

BY NELSON VANDENBURGH

“It wasn’t until he got down

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

on one knee that I realized

T

what he was really there for!

game on Nov. 11 was not only

in being far away from a loved

special because it was the last

one and not being able to

he Charger football

It was such a sweet and humbling moment,” she said.

She explained the difficulty

of the University of New Ha-

Alvarez dropped out of college ing,” he said. “I feel like I’m,

ven College of Arts & Sciences

for a year for similar reasons.

losing someone who’s been a

announced that she would be

She wanted to pursue a life

great mentor.”

stepping down at the end of

of bicycle racing. While she

Rossi highlighted Alvarez’s

the fall semester.

says she was never very good

investment in new pro-

She made the announcement

at the sport, she didn’t regret

grams and active learning

in a Thursday night email to

that decision.

to improve the college, and

faculty and staff of the col-

“I wouldn’t trade that year for

was excited to be able have

lege, which was followed by

anything,” she said.

open discussions with her,

an email from Provost Daniel

Alvarez said she is proud of

as someone he described as

the Merrimack-UNH game.

May to the entire faculty.

the work she’s done at the

entering a room with no pre-

Hill, senior and member

a marine gives me a renewed

“It’s probably the most

college, including supporting

conceived notions.

of the university’s marching

sense of pride for this coun-

wrenching decision I’ve ever

guest speakers, engaging stu-

“Dean Alvarez has been an in- band, was out on the field

try everyday,” she said about

made,” she said.

dents, creating the Women’s

credible mentor and partner

performing their final song

what it is like to be with a

Alvarez joined the university

Leadership Conference, and

for the faculty in the Eng-

when her now-fiancé ran out

Marine.

as dean six years ago, and

helping to transform the com- lish Department,” said Dr.

to the 50 yard line and got

This wasn’t a typical Spear

said that she wanted to take

munications department.

Christopher Dowd, chair of

down on one knee blowing

move, she explained. “I’m just

some time off to travel and

“At the end of the day, stu-

the English Department. “She

Hill away.

so blessed because he’s such a

take adventures she even-

dents value being appropri-

always understood the poten-

tually wouldn’t be able to.

ately challenged while also

She wants to see the White Mountains, the Alps, and

game of the season and senior speak with them. night, but also because of a surprise engagement.

Sergeant Connor Spear

“But we’ve been dating long distance for most of our relationship, so it’s just some-

proposed to his girlfriend of

thing you get used to,” she

nearly two years, Brianna Hill

said. “The time we have to-

during the halftime show of

gether is that much sweeter.”

“Being in a relationship with

“To be honest with you, I

private person and the whole

tial for writing and literature

had no idea what was hap-

proposal was completely out

being supported,” she said

to transform the educational

pening. Connor was supposed

of his comfort zone.”

regarding her philosophy on

experience of students in any

to be at drill… the Marine

“learn to cross country ski like guiding the college.

major, and to that end, she

a Norwegian.”

One of her major goals com-

became one of our strongest

Alvarez was inspired by her

ing into the position was to

advocates on campus.”

advisor from Yale, whom she

increase academic apprecia-

Dr. Chris Haynes, coordinator

grew to love, just as all others

tion and dedication without

of the Political Science Pro-

did who had her, she said.

losing the experiential side of

gram, credited Alvarez’s sup-

Her advisor died when she

the university’s mission.

was 59, and she thinks about

Michael Rossi, associate dean

it every day. As Alvarez ap-

of the College of Arts and

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Corps ball was that night, so

She went on to describe how Spear had invited her friends

he wasn’t even supposed to be and family to be there, and in Connecticut” She said.

that one drove eight hours

Hill said that in the mo-

just to be there for the pro-

ment, all she could focus

posal.

on was the fact that he was

“That moment is something

physically there, due to the

I’ll cherish forever,” said Hill.

fact he was supposed to be at drill.

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GOP Tax Plan Could Cut Refunds for Private Dean Colleges Alvarez Continued from pg. 5 port with having a critical impact on the birth of the Model United Nations program, the

BY EVERETT BISHOP CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A

story that has been

steadily reaching more and

the city of West Haven, and

publicans’ tax reform plan.

the growth of many faculty

By the end of the year, GOP

that were hired.

members in Congress plan

Science program to grow and

to pass a new tax system that they claim will create jobs, increase investment, and put more money into the hands

transform in ways that will benefit our majors for many years to come,” he said. “But, more than just a transformative administrator, Lourdes was also a true mentor and

by eliminating the healthcare The proposed bill will also

more headlines is the Re-

vision allowed our Political

families through tax cuts and mandate.

connection with students and

“Lourdes’ leadership and

of middle-class American

grant a 15 percent tax cut to American corporations, taking the corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent.

However, according to the New York Times, approxi-

Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin

mately “13 million middle-

proposal.

class families” who should

When most students - grad-

According to the University

reportedly be saving money,

middle-class Americans even-

of New Haven’s website, the

would actually be paying

tually be paying more money,

university is filed as a non-

more under this new tax

but so would college students.

profit institution. This means

Tax Plan and Students Continued from pg. 4

Not only would millions of

consumers.”

them rethinking the pursuit of their degree.

“My parents were able to

“There are many aspects of

that if the proposed tax bill

the House and Senate tax bills is passed, it will cost more that are causing concerns for

for the university to borrow

various groups,” said George

money meaning that new

Synodi, Vice President for

and returning students could

Finance & Administration at

potentially be expected to pay

the University of New Ha-

more money in tuition and

uate or undergraduate - apply

pay for half of my undergrad

for student loans, they pay off

tremendously.”

tuition but the rest was cov-

ven. “One area that concerns

other fees in order to offset

the interest so they don’t have

Alvarez plans to finish out a

ered by loans,” said Michael

not-for-profit…colleges and

the cost to borrow money.

to pay as much once they’ve

universities is the proposed

“Tax reform is simply a

few initiatives before the end

Parillo, a graduate student at

graduated and loans are due.

elimination of tax-exempt

form of tax redistribution and

of the semester. She wants to

the University of New Haven.

When they pay off that inter-

“My entire grad program is

debt. If this becomes law, it

this is an example of higher

solidify plans for the women’s

est, it is taxed; however, at

being paid for through loans.

will become more expensive

costs being indirectly pushed

conference happening this

year’s end, that money is tax

If I do not receive the return,

for…colleges and universities

to college students,” said

spring, finishing hiring a few

deductible, where they can

it would affect my income

to borrow and ultimately that

Synodi.

friend. She will be missed

faculty members, and pushing get it in refund. By contrast,

and my ability to pay back my

forward on some curriculum

the new tax plan no longer

policies.

allows that interest paid to

The president and provost of

be tax deductible, ultimately

their own tax plan last week,

the university will work to es-

rising the price of the student

one without any education

tablish an interim dean upon

loan entirely.

revisions, so for now, nothing

Alvarez’s departure, a process she said she would not be a direct part of.

Already paying off loans for

loans.”

The US Senate presented

has changed for students, but

their undergraduate degree,

the Republican caucus hopes

denying graduate students

to vote on a final plan by the

these tax breaks could lead to

end of 2017.

will result in higher costs for

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OPINIONS

Letter to the Editor: Response Thank You, to Kappa Sigma Letter Theater Program

W

BY DAVID RHODE & JOHN C. ELLIS KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY

BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER

theater program put on, and didn’t get involved, but found

Haven contacted Kappa Sigma of their own accord and expressed their desire to become affili-

A

myself progressively missing

me, knows that I love theater.

completely changed my col-

ated. It is not now nor has it been our practice to preempt recruitment at universities where

In any given situation requir-

lege experience.

there is not yet demonstrable interest. UNH students, of their own free will, assessed the cur-

ing a fun fact, mine usually

I’m not a theater major, or a

rent offering of IFC Greek organizations and presumably found much left to be desired. Over

has to do with the amount of

theater minor, but through

forty UNH students and members of your community therefore took the initiative to create

Broadway shows I’ve seen. I

the theater program, I’ve been

something new and satisfactory and successfully petitioned the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Kap-

have a preference for musi-

able to get back into theater

pa Sigma desires in every circumstance to work as partners with the universities our members

cals, but I always love a good

in a way that I didn’t know

attend. The group of students took all steps to create this partnership, but was unsuccessful.

play. I’m Ang, and I love the-

was possible.

Kappa Sigma respects the university’s decision and priorities.

ater. It’s just part of who I am.

e the Kappa Sigma Fraternity wish to respond to a recently published article

about our West Haven Colony. In April of this year, several students of the University of New

nyone who knows

the theater..

To put it simply: the theater program at the University

If you asked me in high

After seeing my first Broad-

school what a “dramaturg” is,

Kappa Sigma has priorities that may not necessarily align with the University of New Haven

way show in 2002, I’ve spent

or what they do, I wouldn’t

IFC. We seek first and foremost to offer the pinnacle of positive Greek life experience to any

almost all of my life taking

have had an answer. I would

student who proves themselves worthy of membership. After examining the school’s existing

in theater performances. I

not have even had an answer

Greek life composition and assessing the needs and gaps described by the petitioning students,

always loved watching movie

in my first year of college, but

Kappa Sigma decided to establish the West Haven Colony. Kappa Sigma volunteers, staff,

musicals, too. I danced and

I do now. I have an answer

and the petitioning undergraduates established an agreement with university administrator

sang, and for a little while, I

because I am a dramaturg.

Gregory Overend, to not use UNH trademarks and logos, imply university recognition, or use

did theater, too.

campus facilities for colony events. The colony has fully honored this agreement and will con-

I was in four shows between

Dramaturgs, according to TDF, “work with various

the fifth and ninth grade, be-

aspects of the production of a

fore I developed intense stage

work, including crafting edu-

Kappa Sigma wishes to make it clear to the IFC that the fraternity will fully support our colony

fright,and stopped audition-

cational materials, creating

members and continue to honor the right of students to freely associate with whomever they

ing. I wanted to stay involved

marketing copy, facilitating

choose. Make no mistake, only the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the members thereof decide

in theater, but the options

conversations amongst the

who represents our organization. The University of New Haven IFC cannot and will not decide

beyond being on stage were

artistic team, and running a

who can obtain the privilege of Kappa Sigma membership.

slim, and I’m not the kind of

post-show discussion,” in ad-

person any technical director

dition to researching things in

tinue to do so until recognition status changes.

community service throughout the Greater New Haven area and continues to work to better

should be trusting with a drill. the script to provide context, pronunciation help and tips Going into college, I wasn’t

its community. Kappa Sigma takes great pride in our position as the largest and most success-

sure there was a place for me

for the actors and creative

ful college fraternity. The West Haven Colony will continue to perform not simply at the level

in the theater that wasn’t in

team. Dramaturgy as a field is

expected by the University of New Haven IFC of its member chapters. It will perform at the

the audience.

not limiting. .

In its two months of existence, the West Haven Colony has accumulated over 600 hours of

level that has made Kappa Sigma the singular dominant fraternity in the world and afford an

example that others may equal, but none excel.

Coming to the University

I’ve found a place in the

of New Haven, reacquainting

theater for myself where I feel

myself with the theater didn’t

comfortable. I’m not on stage,

Kappa Sigma looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with the University,

feel like a priority. I went

its students, and Greek Life.

and saw the productions the

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O P I N I O N S We Don’t Talk Anymore math is a bit messier. When

BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER

B

efore I begin, let me

tence from their lives entirely as if you were to evaporate into thin air.

So what’s the deal with ghosting? From stories I’ve heard from my friends, I know that

set an all too familiar scene:

I’m not the only one that this

after days of deliberation you

is happening to. Even worse, I

have finally decided to make

learned that my crush wasn’t

a move on your crush. You’ve

the only one committing this

strategically liked their Insta-

crime either.

gram photos, created com-

According to Fortune.com, a

mittees with your friends to

survey released by the dating

decide when to send a friend

website Plenty of Fish found

request on Facebook, and

that 78 percent of “single mil-

even went as far as to check

lennials” have been ghosted at

to see if you were astrologi-

least once. However, another

cally compatible (by the way,

survey released by the Huff-

a Taurean couple is one of

ington Post found that only 16

the best matches you can

percent of millennials actually

make). So, you send a mes-

admitted to ghosting people

sage, or you make a comment, that they were talking to. or maybe you even slide into The fact that this is not an their DMs. Then you start

isolated incident is not at all

talking and everything seems

surprising. Living in an era

like it’s going your way…until

of increased social media

it doesn’t.

involvement and technologi-

I managed to make a move

cal advancement, we have the

on one of my crushes, albeit

luxury to be seen, or remain

at a glacially slow pace, and

invisible, as we see fit. In oth-

for a while everything seemed

er words, we can start fights

to be going swimmingly. We

online with family members

even went on a date! Then out who don’t share our political of the blue, BAM, ghosted. affiliations or we can easFor those of you who do not

ily avoid talking to someone

know, ghosting is the act of

that we have gone on a date

ceasing communication with

with for the sake of avoiding

another person without any

conflict. It’s that simple.

sort of explanation. This essentially removes your exis-

Though the action itself might be simple, the after-

you ghost someone you are

leaving them in a state of romantic purgatory, essentially leaving them without any sort of closure in the relationship the two of you have created be it sexual, romantic, com-

A Word to Bystanders

BY IYANA JONES STAFF WRITER

she was doing all these things.

There are obvious conse-

confront the issue head on

I

quences for Brochu because

scenario:You move into your

been expelled since the events

or because you are afraid of

dorm your freshman year of

became public. here are calls

conflict. You are not the only

college. You are full of life,

for her to be brought to court

one that this is affecting.

excited to make new friends,

for bullying and endangering

mitted, etc. It’s pretty selfish to ghost someone simply because you don’t want to

Of course there are extenu-

magine this

of her actions, and for the University of Hartford for its lack of action. Brochu has

and ready to start your college Rowe’s health. The university

ating circumstances to this

experience. But you find out

is also getting attention on

rule. Say you have already

your roommate isn’t your big-

social media, demanding that

expressed your discontent in

gest fan. No big deal, right?

this situation be handled effi-

your relationship but the per-

Then you discover she is rub-

ciently, and quickly for Rowe.

son you are talking to won’t

bing used tampons on your

There is a party going un-

leave you alone. Or say the

backpack,putting old oyster

noticed for their participation

person is making unwanted

dip in your lotions,and put-

in this awful ordeal.

advances that make you un-

ting your toothbrush where

comfortable or even unsafe.

“the sun doesn’t shine.”What

count had at least 80 follow-

In instances such as these,

do you do?

ers at the time of her posts.

you have my full blessing to

This was the situation

Brochu’s Instagram ac-

That is 80 people who saw

ghost if you feel that is your

Chennel “Jazzy” Rowe found

these posts for months, and

safest bet out of your current

herself in at the University

didn’t reprimand Brochu for

situation.

of Hartford this year. Rowe

her actions. Eighty people

discovered her roommate,

knew that there was a girl on

with social media interfering

Brianna Rae Brochu, bragged

campus suffering in silence

and with everyone wanting to

in an Instagram video that

play games with one another

Theater Program

Dating today is hard enough

in an effort to see who looks like they could care less about

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theater now, because of all the

the other. Don’t make the en-

Continued from pg. 7

off-stage opportunities the

tire process hard and hurtful

and through researching and

theater program offers.

by ghosting someone. Be the

creating, I get to help people.

bigger person, confront your

I’ve met and worked with

issues, and together we might

incredible people.

just be able to stop ghosting.

I know where I belong in the

Thank you, University of New Haven theater program, for making a theater kid at heart feel so at home.

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Charger Poll I

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

t’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is here, which means we can stuff our faces, and be in the presence of family and friends all at the same time!

Of course, the Charger Bulletin had to know which food you were most looking forward to. The results seem to be scattered, but most of us can agree that stuffing takes the cake (or pumpkin pie) in the poll!

Wherever you find yourself this Thanksgiving, remember that it’s okay if the button of your jeans pop open during dinner, or if you find yourself bloated and asleep on a couch. Just remember to be thankful for your friends, your family, your life, and of course, the food. Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to follow @ChargerBulletin on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!

“I am excited to experience a different culture and discover new passions while opening up other opportunities for myself in the future. I believe that this experience will help me become a well rounded individual not only in my pursuit for medical school, but also in my day to day life. I hope that this experience can help me make a positive impact on my community.”

- Alexis Rushford Recently, Alexis was accepted into a fellowship program that will allow her to travel to Athens, Greece for a month, starting in May, where she will be shadowing doctors at the Attikon General Hospital.

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Spotify Playlist of the Week

BY JULISSA CASTILLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Follow the Charger Bulletin on Spotify!

“New Releases”

“Pineapple Skies” – Miguel This is Miguel’s third psychedelic single in the past few months, in anticipation of his upcoming project War & Leisure.

“Hola” (feat. Maluma) – Flo Rida

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Multi-platinum artist Flo Rida released a single with Reggaeton and Pop singer Maluma, after performing it at this year’s Latin Grammys.

“Crumbs” – DRAM & Playboi Carti Hip-Hop/R&B artist DRAM links with Playboi Carti to release this single, and included unique animated visuals to accompany this track.

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“Already Won” – Kehlani R&B/Neo Soul artist Kehlani continues to release new music, as many people were impressed with her other new singles “Honey” and “Touch” last month. She releases this single to express her appreciation for all her accomplishments in her career and her life, with a very positive attitude at that.

“Falcon” (feat. Raury) – Jaden Smith Hip-Hop artist Jaden Smith collaborates with alternative Hip-Hop artist Raury and releases the full version of his song “Falcon” just two days before his project was released. At ComplexCon, Smith performed a snippet of this song with Raury as his

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special guest.

“American Soul” – U2 Legendary rock band U2 is joined by Kendrick Lamar on their latest song “American Soul,” that is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming album Songs of Experience.

“All Night” (feat. Lauren Jauregui) – Steve Aoki

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DJ and Producer Steve Aoki enters the pop world once again to release “All Night” with the help of Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, a follow up to his Kolony album.

“Queen” – Jessie J R&B/Pop artist Jessie J announces her return with a new album R.O.S.E., and releases the first official lead single “Queen.”

“Get it Right” (feat. MØ) – Diplo EDM DJ Diplo teams up with MØ to bring a single that is all about Future, named “Get it Right”, from Major Lazer’s documentary named Cuba.

“We Fight” – Dashboard Confessional Rock band Dashboard Confessional makes a comeback after six years to unveil an empowering tune “We Fight” and promote their upcoming album, Crooked Shadows.

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Review of “A Chorus Line” Sia’s Every Day is

Christmas

BY CATHERINE CINQUE STAFF WRITER

T

London, England afterwards

BY JULISSA CASTILLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

he University of New

A

Haven’s fall production and opening night of A Chorus without a hitch. The theater was respectfully filled for the first night of the musical and even university President

Kailey Feshler/The Charger Bulletin

Erica Quaedvlieg starred as “Cassie” in the university production of “A Chorus Line”

career. In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music’s sub-label Dance Pool and released her second

ustralian singer-

Line by Michael Bennett ran

and began to kick off her

project Healing is Difficult the

songwriter/record producer

year after. Unimpressed with

Sia released her eighth studio

the record’s promotion, she

album and first Christmas al-

left and signed with Go! Beat

bum Everyday is Christmas,

and in 2004 released Colour

Steven Kaplan was in atten-

lives of the remaining danc-

their insecurities and ordeals

by Atlantic Records and Mon-

the Small One, her third stu-

dance. The play, directed by

ers Conversations of sexuality

which opens our eyes to our

key Puzzle on Friday, Nov.

dio project. In 2005, Furler

faculty member Jonathan

and race pop up and confront

own problems so that we may

17. The album consists of 10

Yukich, and runs under two

moved to New York City and

the audience with where they

take a deeper look and exam-

songs,

hours long with no intermis-

are in the world. Over forty

ine ourselves and find who we

began to

featur-

sion. Its story and message

years later, society is still

want to be, where we want to

tour all

were brought to life through

ing

struggling with the same is-

go, and what we want to do.

over the

its minimal stage design and

sues. The show is not limited

The outstanding perfor-

original

United

songs

States.

co-writ-

To fol-

ten and

low, she

co-pro-

released

duced

her fourth

simplistic ‘70s style costumes. to only these larger-than-life Set in the 1970s, the play

mances by all of the cast had

issues, but also more personal the audience rolling with

revolves around the lives of

dilemmas such as how far an

laughter and humbled by

17 dancers vying for a spot in

individual is willing to go to

what the characters were

a chorus line on Broadway.

land their dream job.

all willing to confess. The

with

and fifth

The play opens with the song

As the characters’ stories

sincerity of each character

“I Hope I Get It,” an indirect

develop throughout the play,

is brought to light by their

Greg Kurstin. The lead

relation to the graduating

the viewer begins to feel a

respective performers. You

single released to build antici- and 2010. Shortly after, she

seniors in the audience. After

kinship with some of them.

really begin to feel for these

pation for this album was her

took a break from perform-

the first round of cuts, Zach

Paul (Bobby DellaCamera)

sad characters as they divulge

jazzy piece “Santa’s Coming

ing and became an asset to

(Joshua Lodge), the director

opens up to admit he was in

their personal stories. Del-

for Us” on Oct. 30.

songwriting for other artists.

of the musical, asks the danc-

drag, Cassie (Erica Quaed-

laCamera makes you want to

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler

ers to step forward and share

vlieg) swallows her pride

run on stage and give him a

started her career as a singer

are “Titanium” with David

a few things about themselves

and starts her career over in

hug as he explains his past.

in the “local Adelaide acid

that are not included on their

Guetta, “Diamonds” with

the chorus, and Bebe (Haley

The play was a huge suc-

jazz band Crisp” in the

resumes.

Sickell) comes to terms with

cess and one for the books: a

Rihanna, and “Wild Ones”

mid-1990s. After the band

her appearance and is able

definite and resounding two

with Flo Rida. In 2014, Furler

as dated as we may think,

broke up, she released her

to learn to accept herself.

thumbs up

released her sixth studio

as the show delves into the

These dancers are coping with

Topics emerge that are not

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solo project titled Only See in Australia. She moved to

studio releases in 2008

Some of her biggest successes

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The Return of Broad City

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

O

shows Abbi’s recollection, as well as Ilana’s, and let’s just say that they are completely

n Sept. 13, Broad

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Students Every Day is and Christmas Open Forums Continued from pg. 12

weeks.

The first and lead single

album 1000 Forms of Fear,

“Santa’s Coming For Us” is all

different. Fans are left to pick

Continued from pg. 3

and it debuted at No. 1 in

about the fun times Christmas

and choose aspects of their

recording classes, you could

the U.S. Billboard 200. Her

season brings to everyone’s

set yourself back a whole

seventh studio album This is

lives. The song is upbeat with

year” she said. “Of course,

Acting was revealed in 2016,

empowering lyrics and has a

City returned to Comedy Cen- stories, and make their own assumption of how the two tral with its fourth season.

Season four was everything

came to be as close as they

that would benefit the uni-

with her first Hot 100 number jazzy feel. t is repetitive but

that fans would expect from

are. The general message at

versity, but certainly not the

one single “Cheap Thrills”.

something that stands out

Abbi and Ilana and more.

the end of the episode was

students.”

Throughout her career, Sia

is the line “Send your letters

The duo is as unfiltered and

that the two would be lost

Tatiana Ashanti added that

has suffered from depres-

off to Santa, baby, hoping all

hilariously dramatic as they

without each other.

many mandatory crimi-

sion, attempted suicide, and

your wildest dreams come

addictions to painkillers and

true.” This was what prompt-

alcohol. On top of that, she

ed the newly released album

was diagnosed with Graves’

for the first time.

have always been, but now

After the first episode, which nal justice classes that are

they have become a little

is a rather subtle start to their

more ruthless.

usual chaotic ways, the season room for the students that

The first episode of the

grows more topical, and still

season, “Sliding Doors,” takes as unfiltered as humanly possible. Ilana, who is, both in viewers to a time that fans

required do not have enough need to take them.

Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students

have always been curious

the show and realistically, a

Rebecca Johnson responded

about: how did Abbi and

diehard feminist, is more in

to these criticisms by saying

Read more on pg. 15... that the administration is

Ilana meet? The episode

#JusticeforJazzy Continued from pg. 9

80 people held Rowe’s life in

while they either gave the

their hands, and chose to do

post a like, or scrolled past

nothing about it.

it. Eighty people did not feel

Times like these remind me

obligated to take action in the

that we must all be coura-

face of such bullying. There

geous when we see something

has been a shift in bullying

that goes against our morals.

lately, where both bullies and

We cannot allow people to

bystanders are being held

be harmed simply because

accountable for a victim’s

it does not affect us directly.

pain. Silence has always only helped the oppressor. Those

always willing to address and fix student issues.

“Whenever students raise concerns, we always follow up,” she said. “Any time a student has concerns, I would hope they feel comfortable

disease, an autoimmune

The third track on this

disorder due to an overactive

album, “Snowman” is the

thyroid.

second release in anticipation

In an interview with Beats

to the album. This is a ballad,

1 DJ Zane Lowe, Sia said she

that confesses Sia’s love for

felt there was not enough

her snowman, who represents

good Christmas music. Aside

the man she loves. In the

from classics, there are no

chorus she sings, “I want you

new tunes, so she took the

to know that I’m never leav-

Christmas theme and added

ing, cause I’m Mrs. Snow, ‘till

her own twist to it. She then

death we’ll be freezing.”

ended up with an “original

Furler recently finished her

album by accident” although

North American headlining

she had planned to stick to

tour Nostalgic for The Pres-

the simple Christmas carol-

ent, it featured other artists

filled album. She says that

such as Miguel and Aluna-

taken seriously, and hoped

creating this album was so

George and Maddie Ziegler

As peers and human beings,

that students would continue

“easy and fun” to make that

dancing on stage.

sitting in silence cannot be an

to speak up and reach out to

her and Greg Kurstin com-

option.

find solutions to problems.

pleted all the writing in two

coming to my office.”

Johnson expressed that she was concerned that students felt like their issues weren’t

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Women’s Volleyball Wins NE-10 Conference Title they took control and never

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

looked back. The Chargers scored five unanswered points

V

finishing the set off with a kill

by Peterson. The Chargers

olleyball took the

won the set 25-18 and tied the

court for the second straight

match up 2-2.

night to face off against cross-

For the third game in a row,

town rival Southern Connecti-

the Chargers were going to

cut State University for the

a fifth set. This one was for

NE-10 Conference Champion-

the trophy. With Charger

ship, winning the title for the

Nation as loud as it has ever

second consecutive year.

been, New Haven went to

In the first set Southern Connecticut came out strong, getting out to an early 5-1 lead. The Chargers looked rattled, but they had been in this situation many times before throughout the tournament.

The Chargers countered with five points of their own while only allowing three points from the visiting Owls. The Chargers’ sixth point came on a vicious kill by sophomore Mallory Nowicki to get within two points. After a block by senior Lexi Peterson and a kill by Caroline Martins, the Chargers tied it up at nine.

The Chargers looked like they were going to run away with some momentum, but the Owls had other plans.

Southern took the lead 15-13, but the Chargers got back into

work. After tying the game up Clarus Studios

Kali Greathead (center, #6) was named MVP after the game on Saturday

at two, the Chargers scored five straight points to go up

it tying it up at 16. Back and

22-21. Southern was down

out the set, and they proved

7-4. At this point Southern

forth they went, point after

but not out as they kept com-

it by only allowing 14 New

Connecticut’s Cinderella

point, close call after close

ing back to tie the game. With

Haven points. The Chargers

story was being re-written

call, neither team was able to

the Chargers up 25-24, they

couldn’t catch up as they lost

by the Chargers’ confidence

gain an edge. After a timeout

were able to get Southern on

the third set 25-14. The Owls

and experience. The Chargers

at 20 apiece, Southern made a the ropes and win the set 26-

took a commanding 2-1 lead

went up 11-9 midway through

run and they won the first set

24. This set was huge for the

with hopes of knocking off the the set, and only allowed two

25-22 on an ace.

Chargers as they were able to

top seeded champions in the

more Owl points. The Char-

tie the match up, but it killed

fourth set.

gers scored four more points

The second set started out

New Haven had given

winning the set 15-11.

like the first and Charger

the momentum for Southern

Nation had gone quiet. It had

as they weren’t able to get the

Southern Connecticut all the

seemed that Southern was

defending champs down 0-2.

opportunities in the world to

second consecutive NE-10

close the deal, but the Owls

title and sixth overall. Lead-

The Chargers captured their

able to counter every Charger

The third set was much like

attack. In fear of going down

the first as the Chargers came

couldn’t get it done. With

ing the way for the Chargers

2-0 for the first time in the

out with little to no energy.

Charger Nation screaming

was Freshman Kali Greathead

tournament, coach Robin

Southern kept countering at-

and cheering, New Haven

who had 16 kills on the night

Salters called a timeout with

tacks and scoring points.

took an 8-6 lead to start the

while taking home the NE-10

fourth set. Southern stayed

Championship MVP Award.

Southern up 9-4. Coming out

The Owls got out to a 9-1

of the timeout, the Chargers

lead and left the Chargers in

kept battling and finally got

the dust. The Owls had looked gers for most of the set. Once

now advance to the NCAA

their first lead of the set at

like the better team through-

Division II tournament.

within two points of the Char-

the Chargers hit 20 points,

With the win the Chargers

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NFL Mid-Season Report

BY KENNY SORENTINO STAFF WRITER

A

Francisco follow, 4-5 and 1-9,

challenges in Mexico City vs.

respectively. The 49ers traded the Raiders, and at Pittsfor quarterback Jimmy Garo-

burgh. The strange team here

polo at the trade deadline, but is the New York Jets, who

little past the mid-

way point of the 2017-18 NFL season, there’s been a lot to see. Let’s take a look at what’s going on: The NFC East has had a Lot of surprises. Philadelphia has the best record in the league at 8-1. On the flip side, the Giants are 1-8. Dallas and Washington sit at 5-4 and 4-5, respectively. Philly has a decent shot at the number one seed in the NFC if Carson Wentz can keep it up. The Cowboys and Washington will look to battle for a wildcard spot, and New York will have a top three pick, which would beneficial if they would pick an offensive lineman.

Moving on to the NFC West with the Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers. Last season the Rams moved to Los Angeles. This year, they moved to Hollywood. They have been lighting it up on the scoreboard, scoring 296 points total (over 30 points per game), with a 7-2 record.

Seattle is right behind them at 6-3, and should make the playoffs. Arizona and San

it is yet to be seen if “Jimmy

decided to forgo tanking for

G” will start for the 49ers this

a high draft pick to win now.

season.

Bowles will probably stay at

In the NFC North, Minnesota

least another year.

is a quiet 7-2, Detroit and

In the AFC West well, Kan-

Green Bay are both 5-4, and

sas City is NOT undefeated

the Bears are 3-6. It looks

anymore. After a 5-0 start,

like the Vikings will be the

they’re 1-3 in their last four

only team here that makes

games, and the combination

the playoffs, but they look

of Smith and Hunt isn’t un-

like a team that’ll lose in the

stoppable. Oakland is second

first round. The Vikings have

at 4-5, disappointing after last

the opportunity to be the first

year’s surprise 12-4 cam-

team to have the Super Bowl

paign. The L.A. Chargers and

in their home stadium.

Broncos follow, both at 3-6.

In the NFC South it seems as

The AFC Nis as predictable

if Atlanta hasn’t gotten over

as ever as Pittsburgh will win

their Super Bowl loss. They’re

the division. The Steelers

third, with New Orleans (7-2)

have to stop playing to their

and Carolina (7-3) ahead of

opponent’s skill level if they

them. Tampa Bay is 3-6. The

want to win a championship.

top two here are on the path

Baltimore follows at 4-5,

to the postseason, but it’ll

chased by the 3-6 Bengals and

be tough for New Orleans to

0-9 Cleveland Browns. They

stay ahead of Cam’s Panthers.

should have the #1 pick in the

Brees’s age was thought to be

draft. At least Cleveland has

getting to him, but he seems

LeBron.

to have some more youth left.

In the AFC South the Titans

Moving on the AFC and the

and Jaguars are tied atop the

AFC East, the defending

division at 6-3, and both will

champion Patriots are almost

probably make the postsea-

disappointingly 7-2, followed

son. They’re both led by their

by Buffalo (5-4), Miami (4-

rushing attacks, but Jackson-

5), and the Jets (4-6). New

ville’s “Sacksonville” defense

England looks to be the only playoff contender here, with

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Broad City Continued from pg. 14

her mother wants to take on a wild side, just for the night.

touch with her sexuality and

Originally, Abbi had planned

femininity than she has ever

a relaxed day of drinking hot

been. She’s also extremely

chocolate, but gives in when

vocal about her disapproval of her mother wants to drink Donald Trump, so much that

and try marijuana, like Abbi

on episode six, “Witches,”

and Ilana regularly partake

the show bleeps out his name

in. On the same note, episode

anytime a cast member says

four, “Mushrooms,” has the

it. On the same episode, Ilana

dynamic duo trying illegal

blames her sexual malfunc-

substances this transforms

tions on Trump’s presidency,

the majority of the episode

claiming that she has not

into a cartoon.

been the same since he was elected.

As for Abbi, she still takes on her shy self, but is slowly

Season four, as well as the previous seasons, have received outstanding reviews, and they are only on

convinced by Ilana to be more their eighth episode. Rotten open in life. Abbi struggles

Tomatoes gave the entirety of

to find the right guy as Ilana

the show a 99 percent rating,

consistently, yet somewhat

and season four a 100 percent

secretly, portrays sexual innu- rating. The show is relatable, endos toward Abbi and Abbi’s

sarcastic, original, and a new

mom.

kind of funny. Each episode

Abbi’s mom has her own

displays new ideas in comedy,

episode: episode five, “Abbi’s

and always proves the show’s

Mom,” where Abbi learns that innovative creativity.

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Knicks, Nets, Celtics All East Contenders

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

fruition sooner than expected. Conference and aren’t goBoth Doug McDermott and

ing to cool off anytime soon.

T

Enes Kanter have been spark

Much like the Knicks, the

plugs for the Knicks over

Celtics have been playing

the first moth of the season.

team basketball and it is fun

McDermott has played a

to watch. Rookie Jayson Ta-

ten off to a quick start, and

nice bench role for the team

tum has been everything the

fan expectations have been

so far, coming up clutch in

Celtics expected, and second

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flipped upside down. Teams

three-point situations and

year player Jaylen Brown has

that fans believed were tank-

putting people on posters

come into his own. Under the

ing are suddenly good, and

with monster dunks. Kanter

veteran leadership of Horford

NFL Mid-Season

teams that were supposed to

on the other hand has been

and Irving the Celtics will

go all the way have hit a road

the tough guy the Knicks have

look to keep getting better

bump. It is still early in the

been missing for decades. He

and maintain their strangle-

season, but right now any-

gets rebounds, plays defense,

hold on the Eastern Confer-

thing can happen.

and is not afraid to stick up

ence.

he NBA has got-

Local teams such as the

for his teammates when they

The Brooklyn Nets got off to

Continued from pg. 15

seems unlikely right now. In the NFC, things will prob-

has been a surprise. The

ably be a bit more competi-

Texans and Colts are without

tive. The top three teams are

each of their best players (J.J.

the Los Angeles Rams, New

Watt and Andrew Luck), and

Orleans, and Philadelphia.

Knicks, Nets, and Celtics have

are called out. The Knicks are

a quick start, and have shown

all come out hot start to start

currently 8-6 and are tied for

some signs of resiliency. The

are 3-6 and 3-7, respectively.

It’s tough to say now, but this

the season. The New York

the 6th seed. Most important-

Nets lost their starting point

Leading up to Super Bowl 52

Rams team has the edge be-

Knicks entered the season

ly they are playing as a team,

guard Jeremy Lin to a knee

the AFC has been lackluster,

cause of their defense. Unless

with all the drama surround-

which is something that was

injury in the first game of the

so New England will probably

the Eagles step up, they won’t

ing trading Carmelo Anthony,

missing in the Anthony and

and not getting anything of

Phil Jackson era.

make it past the NFC Chamseason and responded by win- be back again unless Pittsning three of their first five burgh can do something. That pionship.

value in return. There was

The Boston Celtics suffered

games. A few more injuries

also question as to whether

a huge blow during the first

later and now the Nets stand

Kristaps Porzingis could actu-

game of the season as newly

at 5-9, which is 13th in the

ally be a legitimate superstar

acquired Gordon Hayward

Eastern Conference. The

under the bright lights of

went down with a broken

problem for the Nets is all the

Madison Square Garden.

ankle. The Celtics were pro-

young talent they have hasn’t

jected to be the number one

been on the court at the same

been answered because Porz-

seed coming into the season

time due to injuries. Once the

ingis has become the player

but after this injury, Bosto-

Nets get back to full strength

every New Yorker dreamed

nians had their doubts. Kyrie

they should be a contender

he would be. He is averag-

Irving and Al Horford rallied

for the 8th seed in the East-

ing 28.9 points a game along

the team after an 0-2 start,

ern Conference. Until then,

with 7.3 rebounds and 2.2

and rattled off 13 wins in a

Brooklynites will have to en-

blocks. The return on invest-

row.

dure the pain, but the future

Those questions have all

ment they received from the Anthony deal has come to

The Celtics now hold the best record in the Eastern

looks bright

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STUDENT LIFE

Feedback Committee Hears Proposed Res Life Changes

BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER

Proposed changes to these

day weekend. Another sug-

upperclassmen residence

gestion brought forward by a

halls include improving the

student in attendance was to

lighting in the Dunham, Shef-

do away with the usual lottery

field, and Winchester apart-

system and replace it with a

ments, reinstalling stoves in

system on credit based merit.

dential Life (ORL) hosted a

Sheffield and Winchester,

In other words, students with

student feedback committee

improving room signage and

more credits would be issued

Wednesday, Nov. 8, led by

hallway aesthetic in these

a higher lottery number.

Associate Director for Hous-

residence halls, reinstating

ing and Operations, Daniel

living rooms in the Dunham

Percopo, and Assistant Direc-

apartments, and repair the

T

he Office of Resi-

tor for Programming and

stairwells and updating the

Staff, Christie Anglade.

laundry rooms in the Ruden

The committee met to discuss any issues or criticisms

apartments.

In addition to the residen-

about the different policies

tial renovations, changes

and procedures established

are also being made to the

by ORL as well as to talk

university’s guest policy.

about potential developments

“We want to combine the

that ORL is planning to make

guest and visitor language as

in the residence halls on

there is no delineation be-

campus.

tween a guest and a visitor,”

“The halls that the improve-

said Percopo. “So why not

In the midst of the proposals and changes ORL is open to any feedback, issues, or Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin

Celentano Hall, among others, will be looked at for A second student feedback certain improvements in the way room selection is

selection, Percopo suggested

done. Instead of the usual

completing the entirety of

four-week process of room

room selection in one four-

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

F

just allow you to have three

on are Dunham, Winchester, Sheffield, Ruden, and Celen-

guests? So we combined those Delta Phi Epsilon held their and just said ‘Why not just annual Deepher Dude pag-

tano,” said Percopo. “Those

have three guests overall?’”

Under the proposed change

a number of feedback over

to the guest policy, students

the last three years, those

would be allowed three guests

are areas where a majority

to be signed into their resi-

of upperclassmen are living,

dence hall. Students would

and they are also university

also be allowed one overnight

riday night, Nov. 10,

eant, raising $18,111 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and shattering their $15,000 goal.

Twelve contestants competed in three rounds for the Deepher Dude title, which was eventually awarded to

buildings. Forest Hills…Savin, guest who could stay three

contestant Dave Ely. Three

those are lease buildings, so

consecutive nights during the

additional titles were also

it’s harder to change some

week.

awarded: Most Enthusiastic

things. But there are definite-

Near the end of the meet-

ly things that we can request

ing, Percopo also announced

from a landlord.”

a change that could be made

committee will be held later this semester.

Deepher Dude Raises 18K for Cystic Fibrosis

ments are going to be focused

are areas that we’ve received

ideas that students may have.

to Nash Khairi, Sister Favorite to Steve Anuskiewicz, and Top Fundraiser to George

Rich.

had as well as several cospon-

The event took six months to

sors.

plan and was spearheaded by

“This event helps to remind

the sorority’s Coordinator of

me that we have so much

Philanthropy, Kayla Schmidt

potential to do good things

and the sorority’s Vice Presi-

for this world, and when we

dent of Programming, Katie

work together that potential

O’Connor.

increases exponentially,” said

“It’s definitely a challeng-

O’Connor.

ing process,” said O’Connor.

This year’s Deepher Dude was

“It definitely wasn’t easy at

set apart from others in the

points but thankfully I had

past because of the atten-

Kayla and the support of my

dance of former Miss Phila-

entire organization through-

delphia and Cystic Fibrosis

out the process.”

warrior, Julia Rae Schlucter.

Deepher Dude has been tak-

She spoke about growing up

ing place annually since 2007

with a chronic illness, the

when the chapter was found-

mental and emotional side ef-

ed on campus, but this was

fects that came with it and the

the most successful one to

grim outlook her doctors gave

date, according to O’Connor.

her parents. As a young child

This year brought the most contestants the event has ever

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STUDENT LIFE

MOGAIlize Hosts Transgender Awareness Week

BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ STAFF WRITER

T

he Marginalized

Orientations, Gender Alignments, and Intersex Club

Transgender awareness week provides multiple opportunities for students to learn about the transgender community through workshops and gives students an opportunity to interact with MOGAIlize members.

This week helps MOGAIlize

(MOGAIlize), held trans-

showcase who they are and

gender awareness week on

what it means to be a trans-

campus from Nov. 13 through

gender person in society.

Nov. 20.The organization was

Throughout the week, stu-

created to promote aware-

dents can learn about the

ness, create change across

struggles they face as indi-

campus and provide a safe

viduals and how they have

space.

overcame them.

The week consisted of a

MOGAIlize President Nate

Trans workshop, Trans yard

W. explained that the week

sale, a documentary and dis-

brings happiness to people.

cussion, and a Vigil.

The purpose of this week

“To have a week dedicated solely to those who identify as

is to bring awareness and

transgender brings so much

shed light on the transgender

happiness to people. Those

community on campus. Gab

who don’t identify with the

the secretary of MOGAIlize

term also finds themselves

explains the impact this week

supportive of the week,” he

will hold on students.

said.

“I think it will impact

MOGAIlize will be holding

students understanding by

a Vigil on Monday, Nov. 20

providing education and

at 7 p.m. in the Bixler/Gerber

exposure to the transgender

quad. They will be holding

community. I feel that a lot of

this candle lit Vigil in obser-

negative feelings towards the

vance of Transgender day

trans community stem from

of Remembrance (TDOR),

lack of knowledge beyond the

where they acknowledge and

portrayal of trans people in

mourn the lives lost to hate

the media,” she said.

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crimes related to transphobia.

Josh Carbajal, MOGAIlize spokesperson, spoke on the importance of the Vigil. “It’s an extremely powerful event

E-Sports Club Aims to Compete at Varsity Level

that lets people know that

transphobia is, unfortunately, BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR still a huge problem, and it

reminds us what and who we are truly fighting,” Carbajal said.

T

he E-sports club on

Although, transgender week

and ultimately give away the computer that is created in the process. All of their events are open to the public as well as the New Haven campus community.

campus offers students a safe

Currently the club is trying

ends Nov.20, but members

place to play games in a com-

to achieve the status of a var-

of MOGAIlize encourages

petitive environment.

sity sport on campus in order

students to attend their meet-

“We play games but we do

to attend more off-campus

ings and events even if they

it competitively,” said E-

competitive tournaments and

aren’t a part of the transgen-

sports President and Founder

better support students across

der community. Their goal is

Charles Kmiec. “We offer stu-

the campus community.

to keep educating students on

dents here a chance to show

“Students that don’t fit the

who they are. The week allows their stuff.”

knish of being in that sports

the transgender community

This is the club’s fifth year

setting we offer that kind of

to show their pride, express

on campus and their second

difference and they like it,”

themselves and educate.

year as a gold status organiza- said Kmiec.

“Education is key to mitigat- tion. They have been growing

While E-sports has been

ing ignorance, and we want

in the last few years and are

gaining traction, it is still not

people outside of the trans

beginning to put on more

as widely known and accepted

community to know who we

campus-known events. This

in America as compared to

are and that they can come

semester, on Dec. 9 they are

other countries around the

to us if they have questions

hosting their first intercolle-

world. This has posed a fair

about the community,” Car-

giate tournament in the Beck-

share of challenges to the E-

bajal said.

erman Recreation Center. The sports club on campus as they

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event, “Snowdown Show-

strive to expand and become

down,” will run from 11am-

recognized as a varsity sport.

11pm and offer a wide variety

“E-sports is a serious thing,”

of tournaments and prizes.

said Kmiec. “It’s making mil-

The club hosts primarily

lions of dollars, kids are get-

tournament events and social

ting scholarships off of it and

hearthstone gatherings, but

it’s gaining publicity. “It fits

also holds some informa-

the definition of a sport, it’s

tional events throughout the

a team based game, there are

year. These events include

winners and losers, it requires

“Build a PC,” where club

some form of physical attri-

members teach students how to create their own computer

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STUDENT LIFE

Jameson Glover: Student Turned Producer

E-Sports Club

Continued from pg. 18 bute in order to participate

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

in whether it’s mentally or

J

physically.”

senior music industry ma-

from the already support-

jor from Washington D.C.,

ive university and allow the

has released four original

club to do more travelling

beats, four songs, and one

to compete in these tourna-

music video. His first song,

ments to bring home scholar-

“Whatcha Waiting For,” was

ships. Heroes of the Dorm is

released in April 2017. As a

one example of a tournament

producer, Glover goes by Jaes

offering $100,000 in scholar-

productions.

ships to the winning team.

Kmiec hopes that becoming a varsity sport will come with

ameson Glover, a

more backing and support

He explained that he began

“The students winning these

writing music towards the

tournaments usually have

end of his sophomore year

backing from their univer-

of high school as way to cope with a break-up.

“I started writing words of frustration and then I took those words to the piano, started making chords, and made a whole song out of it and I thought wow I feel better and I think I have a good song,” said Glover about how he began creating music. “I just wanted to continue that process.”

His most recent project, “Breathless,” was released on Oct. 5 as a music video. He began writing the project as early as freshman year, he officially began just this year, recording the song from January to March and the music video from April to May.

Photo via JAES Productions

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sity,” said Kmiec. “We want to

of financial restraints.

“Exciting stuff is coming to campus as far as E-sports is involved,” said Kmiec.

The club is planning an event in collaboration with the Greek organizations on campus to host an Olympic style event entitled “Geeks versus Greeks,” which Kmiec described as similar to the Olympic Games in the movie Monsters University.

Kmiec is hopeful that the club will become a varsity sport in the near future and get more backing and funding from the University in order to host more events and attend more tournaments. He

believes that E-sports will see Jameson Glover is a senior music industry major make sure the University of who recently released his first music video New Haven is well-represent- a rise in the United States and

The music video gained a

large amount of attention on

inspired to create the piece.

“It was brought home to me

campus, both positive and

because it could happen to

negative. He explained that

me,” he said. “All the hip-hop

some posters were ripped

rappers just talk about drugs,

apart across campus when the sex, and money. I kind of video first came out.

“I didn’t let it bum me

wanted to do something different.”

down,” he said. “It was still

Glover has an EP coming

receiving a lot of traction.”

out Feb. 1 which has a more

The video hit over 1,000

ed there.”

He explained that, while the club often establishes an unofficial meeting place at more local tournaments for members to meet up and attend as friends, the club has never been to a tournament because

political theme similar to

views in the first three days

“Breathless.”

and currently has over 2,500.

“The EP is revolved around

Glover began writing “Breath- different topics that are talked less,” after he saw the movie

about within the black com-

Fruitvale Station about the

munity,” he said. “So Black

Oscar Grant murder. Soon

History month made perfect

after he found out about the

sense.”

Trayvon Martin case and began even more angry and

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that colleges and universities across the country will start

taking it more seriously when they see all of its potential.

“Within in the next five years it [E-sports] is going to be way more nationalized here in America,” said Kimec.

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Student Tweets of the Week

Deepher Dude Continued from pg. 19

to their heart necessarily but

she was told that she would

now it is because of Deepher

not see college, but research

Dude.”

has been advancing, largely

O’Connor expressed her feel-

with the help of fundraisers

ings about the Cystic Fibrosis

like Deepher Dude, and she is

Foundation, explaining that

now twenty-five.

she grew up with a friend who

“These kinds of events liter-

had the condition and now

ally change my life,” Schlucter takes every opportunity to raise money and awareness. said. “I am dreaming about a future that I never thought

Page 20 ments about how important the event is as a whole.

“After learning more about Cystic Fibrosis in my time as Coordinator of Philanthropy and how it affects people, it has given me motivation to do as much as I can to raise money and awareness for the cause and this event is such a great way to do that,” said Schmidt.

Schmidt had similar senti-

was possible because of fundraisers like Deepher Dude and it’s important for me to be here and share my story and hopefully inspire them to keep going. Sharing what CF is with people can be difficult but doing it in such a fun way is incredible and also just seeing how passionate people that have never even heard of CF before this event can become about fundraising for something that is not close

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Jameson Glover Continued from pg. 19

He also has a video and his first single entitled “Throwin it Back,” coming out Jan. 4; all of his songs thus far have been collaborations.

“I’m a team player. I love collaborating with others because of the fact that they bring ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of and we bring out the best in each other and

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we create a better project,” he said on always working in collaboration.

Sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon

He has not done any live per-

He has an interest in radio

formances yet and explains

work as well as working to

that he is still trying to find

link music to film and says

his sound and stage presence

his focus right now is just the

as an artist, which he is confi-

put out the best music he can

dent his EP will help with.

while he is still here.

“I definitely want to do it

“I know I want to be a sing/

when I have more singles,” he

songwriter/producer, defi-

said about giving live perfor-

nitely producer,” he said. “I

mances. “Right now I am just

don’t necessarily have a plan

trying to build my following.”

but I do have an idea.”

Looking to the future Jame-

You can follow Glover for

son is not completely sure

music updates on Instagram

where he will end up after

at @JAES Productions and on

graduation but knows it has

snapchat jdc_music.

something to do with music.