Oct 29 2008

Volume 87, Issue 10

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

TRAGEDY STRIKES FOR HUDSON

The student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938 THE ESCARGOT Many UNH students have been to The Playwright in New Haven, but many have not tried their food.

Find out if it’s worth it inside.

Saw Returns with Fifth Installment

College Dems Offer Glimpse into Healthcare

ing to solve the crimes.

The agencies are facing ––––––––––––––––––––– off against each other, both By CELINA NATOLA believing they helped to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Every Halloween, mov- solve the Jigsaw Killer cas- ––––––––––––––––––––– ie goers prepare for another es. Of course, there is also sequel of the ever popular the game, with five people WEST HAVEN—StuSaw franchise. Since 2004, stuck in a terrible situa- dents joined together in the Alumni Lounge with loaded potatoes in hand to watch Michael Moore’s SiCKO Thursday night, RECSPORTS CHAMPS Oct. 23. The film, presented by the College DemoSeason One has come to a close crats offered personalized and Season Two is now underway.

Check out who finished the season insight into American champions and what’s going on healthcare. now.

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By ERIN ENNIS STAFF WRITER

Rising star Jennifer Hudson took a blow last weekend when members of her family were murdered.

How will it affect her booming career?

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Moore then examined the healthcare systems in other countries: Canada, England, France, and Cuba. Their universal-style healthcare policies greatly juxtaposed those of exclusivity in America. Moore tried his best to compare the policies on equal terms, showing how almost identical situations were handled in different countries.

One woman’s tragic story involved her daughter of

CALIFORNIA STRUGGLES OVER GAY MARRIAGE Gay marriage has hit headlines again. This time, people are taking sides as California prepares for an influential vote on the ballot.

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Jigsaw gets back into action with his deadly games in Saw V.

INDEX Arts & Entertainment Pages 8 and 11 Bulletin Board

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Community & Advice Page 9 Editorials

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Police Log/ Fun & Games Pages 12 and 13 National/World News Page 3 New Haven News Page 4 Sports

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horror fans have watched as the Jigsaw Killer (Tobin Bell) expanded the normal idea of revenge and sought to teach lessons to the world’s worst people.

His traps were ingenious, his apprentices unbelievable, and the motions of the movie always played out to leave the audience guessing. This year, in its fifth installment, Saw V was compelling and original while still giving its fans all the answers they asked for and more.

Saw V picked up exactly where Saw IV, and I guess you could say Saw III, left off. Detective Hoffman is revealed as a Jigsaw apprentice, Jigsaw is dead, and FBI Agent Strahm is locked in a makeshift operating room after attempt-

tion with no way out but to watch a video of Billy the puppet and attempt to survive to the end of the puzzles.

Now I won’t go about spoiling the movie for anyone, at least not anything that is not already in the previews, but I can promise that the traps in Saw V are gory beyond all belief.

All of the traps also had a mental component to them, taking a step away from the downright bloodbath of traps that took up much of Saw III. Head-inclosing tanks, glass boxes, and a trap that makes people work against their instincts provide ample opportunities for those facing “the game” to make it out alive.

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Michael Moore tours France investigating healthcare in SiCKO.

In today’s economy and presidential race, the issue of healthcare is at the forefront of American minds. In the film, Moore began by explaining how the healthcare system got to be the way it is today.

He claims it all began with our history’s most notably corrupt president, Richard Nixon. His disinterest in healthcare issues allowed for Henry Kaiser to ignite the business of health insurance. Since then, American insurance companies have focused more on profits than quality care.

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around 18 months old dying because Kaiser Permanente would not allow her to get treated for a fever at the closest hospital. In opposition, another little girl ran a fever and was treated right away. The first incident took place in the United States, the other in France.

Moore used personal stories to build his entire examination of the healthcare system. He interviewed Americans and foreigners alike on topics See MOORE page 8

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Wednesday, October 29

Thursday, October 30

 Networking Etiquette

 PIRO Psychic Faire

 Harvest Party & Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

 Overcoming Obstacles

New Hall 1, 12:15pm – 1:15pm

Alumni Lounge, 6pm – 9pm

Winchester Fire Lane, 7pm – 8pm

Friday, October 31  Women's Volleyball vs.

Dowling

Charger Gymnasium, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

 Haunted House Bartels, 8pm – 10pm

Bixler/Botwinik Hal, 7pm – 9pm

 PIRO Presents Costume Ball

 Women's Volleyball vs.

Assumption

German Club, 9:30pm

Women's Volleyball vs. Assumption

 Eddie Ifft

Alumni Lounge, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Saturday, November 1  Cosmic Bowling

Circle Lanes, East Haven, 9pm

Sunday, November 2  Midnight Meat Train Alumni Lounge, 7pm – 11pm

Monday, November 3 For a complete listing of all campus events, visit the Student Activities calendar at: http://www.newhaven.edu/ StudentActivities/calendar/

Tuesday, November 4  Election Night Party Bartels, 7pm

Election Day! Don’t forget to vote!

Want To Join the Charger Bulletin Staff?

Meetings are on Mondays at 11:00am & Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the Charger Bulletin Office in Bartels.

By Dan Osipovitch A weekly recap of the positives & negatives at UNH

Positives

Negatives

Thank you Jon’s Lunch for making our mouths water with your wondrously fattening, yet oh-so finger-lickin’ good food last Sunday. Please come back again!

It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeear! Midterms, class registration, essays—you name it. Not only do you have to figure out what you’re doing with your life (while making sure you take the right computer class to count for credit), you have to make sure you don’t fail your classes while doing so. Try to stay sane until Thanksgiving, we’re almost there…

It’s good to hear how many people have/are waiting for their absentee ballots. I’m so glad everyone is making the effort to vote this year—our differences aside, voicing your opinion is one of the most important things you can do. Six days and counting!

In last week’s battery, I mentioned that we were c o l d . We l l , Residential Life read my mind because the day the paper got sent to print, the heat was turned on!

Yay! Thanks for coming to the rescue.

Does anyone else find it funny how the shuttle to the mall doesn’t meet where the “Shuttle Stop” sign is? Why have a sign that says the shuttle stops there when in fact, i t d o e s n ’t ?

Just another nonsensical quirk of this school.

Every day my e-mail is full of messages from Dining Services. Any way we can limit them?

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National/World News Scouts Learn About Sex

By MELANIE ROVINSKY STAFF WRITER

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LONDON—The Scouts, a UK-founded youth group that practices “learning by doing,” has developed a new movement to inform its teenage members about the realities of sex.

The Scouting Organization aims to promote the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual (usually through outdoor

activities), and their new focus will only reinforce those ideals.

Their new program, whose motto is “Be prepared,” will not only persuade adolescents from having sex, but it will also acknowledge that many teenagers have already engaged in intercourse.

The organization’s goal is for Scout leaders to be able to provide youngsters with practical advice and support in regards to sex. The leaders will

even be permitted to distribute condoms and to arrange visits to a sexual health clinic, if they feel an individual is about to begin having, or is already having sex.

Dr. Karla Bee, one of the individuals who helped draft the program’s guidelines, claimed that the Scout Association was correct in making this information available for adolescents.

“There is much more to do to ensure young people have the

knowledge they need to prevent early pregnancy and look after their sexual health,” she claimed.

Britain has the highest teenage birth rate in all of Western Europe, with most individuals becoming sexually active at age 16. The Scouts plan to deal with the current issue today, as well as take preventative measures to make the problem of early, unsafe sex obsolete in the future.

fornia voters, Proposition 8 would overturn a state Supreme Court ruling, which legalized same-sex marriages, by changing the state constitution to limit marriage to a man and a woman.

Campaign committees formed to back or battle the amendment were close in fundraising as of Oct. 25, the AP's analysis found.

Supporters had raised at least $28.2 million; opponents had taken in $32.3 million, closing a fundraising gap that had them $8 million behind a month ago.

The figures for each side are actually higher because small cash donations made since Sept. 30 had not yet been reported.

The measure is likely to attract more money than any race other than the billiondollar presidential election, judging by campaign-finance data from other highprofile contests. The closest appears to be the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota, at $35 million.

"I'm surprised how much they are spending because I would have thought 90 percent of the people would have made up their minds on this issue," said Robert Stern, president of the nonpartisan Center for Governmental Studies. "But if this is a close race, that undecided 10 percent will decide the election. Every dollar, in a sense, counts."

The money pouring into the 13 committees promoting or challenging the measure has come from prominent religious conservatives and gay rights activists, Hollywood actors and moguls, teachers and CEOs. Individuals who identified themselves as retirees and homemakers accounted for the most donations, giving more than $11 million. Self-identified lawyers gave $2.3 million.

On the yes side, the Knights of Columbus, based in New Haven, Conn., is the measure's largest single

contributor so far, having given $1.4 million. Other top contributors to the Yes on 8 campaign were Irvine banking heir Howard Ahmanson Jr.'s Fieldstead and Co. foundation ($1.1 million); John Templeton Jr., son of the late Bryn Mawr, Pa., investor John Templeton ($900,000); the Tupelo, Miss.-based American Family Association ($500,000), and Elsa Prince, ($450,000), mother of Blackwater founder Erik Prince.

Knights of Columbus spokesman Patrick Korten said the Catholic fraternal organization has backed amendments limiting marriage to a man and a woman in every state where they have appeared. But none of the group's other contributions has come close to what the Knights are putting into the Proposition 8 race.

California Gay Marriage Becomes Money Race

By LISA LEFF

ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SAN FRANCISCO— At least 64,000 people from all 50 states and more than 20 other countries have given money to support or oppose a ban on same-sex marriage in California, reflecting broad interest in a race that some consider second in national importance only to the presidential election.

Ten days before the vote on Proposition 8, campaign finance records show that total contributions for and against the measure have surpassed $60 million, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.

That would be a record nationally for a ballot initiative based on a social rather than economic issue, campaign finance experts say. It also eclipses the combined total of $33 million spent in the 24 states where similar measures have been put to voters since 2004.

If approved by Cali-

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News

Briefs

By Associated Press Writers Shooting at Ark. university kills 2 CONWAY, Ark.—Police officers patrolled the University of Central Arkansas campus early Monday and classes were canceled after a shooting in an alleyway left two students dead and a third person wounded.

Shots were fired in the heart of the campus Sunday night near a male dormitory and behind the campus police station.

One man fell to the sidewalk along a narrow alley between the dormitory and a fine arts center and died. Police said the two others rushed into the dorm, where paramedics later found them.

University police spokeswoman Lt. Rhonda Swindle had no explanation for the shooting, though she said police questioned one "person of interest" into the early morning hours. She said detectives believed four people were involved in the attack, though no arrest or search warrants had been issued in the case.

"We have really good leads we're following up on right now and we feel the campus is safe," Swindle said.

Swindle declined to identify the victims, saying officers were trying to reach their families.

Interim university president Tom Courtway canceled classes Monday at the university, which has 12,500 students. He said every precaution was being taken to ensure the safety of the students who remained in their dormitory rooms.

"It doesn't matter where this happens in the country — it's awful," Courtway said.

Police used crime scene tape to keep people out of a large area around where the shootings occurred. Firefighters' foam sprayed over the alleyway to clean away traces of the attack congealed with the blood, turning to an orange froth.

Woman who won suit doesn't feel sorry for Thomas NEW YORK—The former Knicks executive who won more than $11 million in a sexual harassment suit against Isiah Thomas says she doesn't feel sorry for the fallen Knicks coach — even if he was hospitalized after taking too many sleeping pills.

Anucha Browne Sanders told the New York Post that he should now have time to — in her words — "reflect on how badly he's treated people over the years."

Sanders won her lawsuit against Thomas and Madison Square Garden last year, after testifying that he had used crude language with her and she endured unwanted advances from him.

Thomas was removed as coach following the Knicks' dismal season.

Last Friday, authorities were called to Thomas' Westchester County home, where police said a 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital and treated for an overdose of sleeping pills.

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New Haven News The Charger Bulletin | October 29, 2008

Docudrama Shocks

UNH Students Leave for the Marines JOHN KRISTZMAN PHOTOS

By SAMUEL COX DELTA CHI

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WEST HAVEN—In the beginning of November, two students will be saying goodbye to UNH, friends, and family as they embark on lifelong goals of serving their country in the Marine Corps.

Jay Peter Foley was born on July 13, 1989 to Elaine San-

born and James Foley. He is a native of Wallingford, Conn. and went to Notre Dame High School, where he holds the record for most tackles on their football team.

He attended UNH last year as a freshman and majored in Criminal Justice. He will be starting boot camp in South Carolina on Nov. 3. After basic training he will be serving in the First

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAMUEL COX

Jay Foley and Stepan Halkowycz leave for boot camp in November.

Battalion Bravo Company.

Stepan Mykola Halkowycz was born on July 28, 1989. He grew up in Teaneck, N.J. with his parents, Olena and Zane Halkowycz. Stepan attended UNH as a freshman and majored in International Justice and is fluent in five languages. He enjoys traveling, working on his motorcycle, and hanging with friends.

Jay and Stepan were both active on campus; Jay was a member of the CJ Club and Stepan was on the hockey team earlier in the year. Both were also active brothers of the Delta Chi Fraternity. All the brothers wish them success in their future, and a safe return home.

Senator Spotlight

Name: Heather Brown Senator Since: Spring of 2008 Major and Year of Graduation: Criminal Justice: Investigative Services & 2010 Why did you become a USGA Senator?: I wanted the opportunity to represent my fellow students.

I have been a part of the USGA since my freshman year and I saw the great things that can be accomplished through being a Senator. I wanted to be a part of that.

What have you done so far as a Senator?: Last year I served on the Budget and Points Committees.

This year I am again serving on these two committees as well as the Community Relations Committee and the Residential Relations Committee. I am currently the chair of the Residential Relations Committee. I also help out with many of the USGA sponsored events.

What would you like seen done at USGA or at UNH?: I would like to see the continued success of the USGA. The organiza-

tion does many great things for the students, but there is always the potential to do more. I would like there to be more communication between the university and the students.

While renovation and new landscaping is great, the students are the ones who must live with it. A greater level of input from students would be a good thing.

Is there anything you would like to tell the student body?: I am here for you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of the USGA if

PHOTO COURTESY OF CELINA NATOLA

you have suggestions, issues you would like to see addressed, any questions about the USGA, or just want to say hello!

How can students get in touch with you?: I am available through e-mail at either hbrow2@newhaven. edu or usgaresidential@newhaven.edu.

My contact information can also be found at www.chargervoice. com. I am also available during my office hour every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:15 in the USGA office on the third floor of Bartels.

Faculty and Students Show Support at United Way Olympics Photos by Dan Osipovitch

USGA President’s Corner USGA Meetings are at 1:45 every Tuesday in the Alumni Lounge. All are welcome!

Going Green

Last week the USGA, under the direction of USGA Vice President and Community Relations Chair, Wilfred Burrows, organized a community service event where students went around campus and into the surrounding community to pick up trash.

The event started at 6:00 p.m. behind the Marvin K. Peterson Library and students traveled up and down Ruden Street from McDonald’s all the way to Forest Hills.

With a total of over 40 student participants, the USGA was able to collect several large trash bags full of gar-

bage.

The event coincided with the University’s Sustainability Day where the university highlighted steps that are being taken to make the campus much greener. These steps include Zip Cars that will hopefully be on campus starting next year, the installation of florescent lights throughout campus and the installation of light sensors for offices. The university is also looking into adding control measures for the heating systems in the buildings which draw the most amount of energy. Several buildings

Louis Eswood III USGA President on campus require a worker from facilities to physically turn on and off the heat in the buildings. With more effective controls the university will be saving energy and money that can then be turned into more student oriented projects.

Fall 2008 Hockey Schedule

10/31/08 9 pm at Babson College, Babson College 11/1/08 2 pm at Wagner College, Cloves Lake War Memorial 11/14/08 9 pm vs. Norwich University, Northford Ice Pavillion 11/15/08 7:45 pm vs. Norwich University, Northford Ice Pavillion 11/22/08 5 pm at Boston University, Walter Brown Arena 12/06/08 7:30 pm at Connecticut College, Dayton Arena

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Editorials

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Response to the Oct. 15 Advice Corner

The International Student Association would like to give a response regarding the issue of the Charger Bulletin that was published on Oct. 15, 2008. In the “Advice Corner” on page 9, an international student was seeking advice about his/her language problems when communicating with his/her professors.

The first response that you gave was so positive and useful that we do appreciate that very much. However, we felt upset about your second response and we found it to be an offensive and dis-

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Submit editorials to the Charger Bulletin by e-mailing them to chargerbulletin@ newhaven. edu

criminating one.

We understand that you want to give both positive and ‘negative’ replies to the question of the week.

However, we really think this ‘negative’ response was unnecessary. We also have doubt whether the question is real or fake too. Anyway, we know that you want to make the ‘negative’ response sound funny and humorous to students, but we just do not agree with or appreciate this intention.

Regarding the second response that you gave to the interna-

tional student, here is what was said: “You should have probably learned to speak English before you came to the United States. Either learn pretty quick or go back to where you came from!” We are really disappointed and upset with this answer.

Being international students living in the United States, we need to work harder than the U.S. students. Everything is new here, the people, the culture, the environment and even the food! During our stay in the United States,

we learn a lot and our English has improved a lot too! Although our spoken English is not as fluent as the local American students, we still try to express ourselves to other people.

Think about this, do you think the average American can speak a foreign language when they visit other parts of the world? Some of them do, but most of them do not. So how can they communicate with the foreigners?

Please think about this question deeply before you write such an offensive response

to an international student. We, the international students, are proud of ourselves because not only can we speak English, we can speak one or two more languages as well! We respect your culture, your country, and the people here.

Thus, we also wish to get the same respect from the Americans.

The University of New Haven has more than 400 international students from 50 countries. The presence of international students at UNH helps make the University a truly global village: A small

The Anchorage Daily News, with a circulation of over 71,711 issues daily and over 89,423 issues on Sundays, is the most popular and widely-read newspaper in the state of Alaska. The Anchorage Daily News has won the Pulitzer Prize multiple times, an honor that no other Alaskan newspaper has ever received.

Recently, Alaska has entered a highly memorable event in their fiftieth year as a state. Their governor, Sarah Palin, was nominated as the Republican vice presidential candidate to run with Senator John McCain.

For the first time ever, a serious nominee for national office is from the state of Alaska. In this event, Governor Palin brings attention and recognition to both herself and her state.

Regardless, the people of Alaska seem to look beyond their governor being nominated the Repub-

lican vice presidential candidate. After all is said and done next Tuesday, Alaskans recognize that this race is not about Sarah Palin–in fact, it is beyond even what John McCain can offer the country.

This past Saturday, the Anchorage Daily News kicked Sarah Palin’s proverbial ass (or elephant?) by endorsing–get this–Senator Barack Obama for president of the United States. This comes after a week of endorsements including National Review conservative writer Christopher Buckley, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, and former Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, General Colin Powell.

Suck it, Sarah.

Hey, Anchorage Daily News, what do you think about Sarah Palin? Is she really a risk to the American people?

“Yet despite her formidable gifts, few

who have worked closely with the governor would argue she is truly ready to assume command of the most important, powerful nation on earth.

To step in and juggle the demands of an economic meltdown, two deadly wars and a deteriorating climate crisis would stretch the governor beyond her range. Like picking Sen. McCain for president, putting her one 72-year-old heartbeat from the leadership of the free world is just too risky at this time.”

With six days until Election Day as of the printing of this issue of The Charger Bulletin, Sarah Palin is not in a good place–thus putting Senator McCain in a terrible place in the polls. In fact, senior McCain aides are clashing with Governor Sarah Palin. Several McCain advisers and high-ranking aides have “become increasingly frustrated with what one aide described as Palin ‘go-

ing rogue.’ […] McCain sources say Palin has gone off-message several times, and they privately wonder whether the incidents were deliberate.”

It’s starting to become evident not only to myself, a staunch Obama supporter, and not only my friends and family–but to the millions of Americans who will be voting this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4, for what will undoubtedly be the

campus, but vast in cultures. Racial and ethnic discrimination should not exist. We really hope that the Charger Bulletin can give more positive responses to students’ questions in the future.

-The International Student Association and The Chinese Student Association : Kaycee Fu, Ankit Sharma, Jasmine Vong, Susan Yu, Josh Low, Kanthi Kosaraju, Omar Alabdulqader, and Jelena Benak

Suck It, Sarah- It’s Time to Give Up

paying attention. You shouldn’t vote because I want you to vote for Obama anymore than you should vote for McCain because that’s what your parents are doing. But read up on the issues, read up on the candidates, and get out and vote.

In the words of the twenty-sixth president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, a vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

People are so sawyed by the media (in both positive and negative ways). With the amount of attention Palin has received since the very beginning, it is difficult to know whether people are fascinated with her in the circus freak Zack Rosen way or if they seriousAssistant Editor ly see her as a worthy leader. All I ask is that most important day you take all the facts that this country has thrown at you and ask seen in politics in de- yourself this: do you honestly think that cades.

If you’re still un- Sarah Palin could run decided in this elec- the United States effition, it’s time to start ciently?

The Playwright-New Haven My Favorite Thing: Chicken Pot Pie Least Favorite Thing: SERVICE!!!

Type of Food: Irish (apparently) Average Meal Cost: $15-$20 per person

Of course we have all been to the Playwright of New Haven on a Thursday night for drinks and dancing, but has anyone ever experienced a dinner from this place? It never even phased my mind that they served nice, hearty meals until my friends suggested we go.

When we entered, there was surprisingly no one at the door so we sat ourselves. We were asked to move because we sat in the “wrong section” (big NO for me). We relocated and were handed menus and our drink orders were taken. After about 15 minutes, we noticed another party was seated next to us and we wondered where our wait-

ress was. (On a side note, they weren’t that busy.)

Our waitress finally came with our drinks and to take our order.

We all ordered five appetizers and one main course. Usually appetizers are quick and easy to cook, right?

Wrong! Thirty minutes and two drinks later, the party that was seated 15 minutes after us received their main courses. That made me so mad that I started to look around for our waitress (who kept getting my drink order wrong, by the way) trying to see where our food was.

Of course, I couldn’t find her, but 15 minutes later our food showed at our table and we started to eat.

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On the menu I noticed that there was seemingly more Mexican food on the menu than Irish (it’s an Irish place) so we had to order something Irish and something Mexican to see what that was all about. Our table had two orders of the Steak Tips ($9), two orders of French Onion Soup ($5), one order of Nacho Fries ($6.50) and a Chicken Pot Pie ($10). I tasted everything and seriously was in heaven with most of it which is a rare thing for me. It was probably some of the best prepared food I’d had in a while. The steak was tender and delicious surrounding Tabasco onions and a mountain of mashed pota-

toes. The nachos were topped with chicken, salsa and cheese and the pot pie was full of creamy vegetables and had a soft pastry crust on top of it.

The only thing that I had a problem with was the French Onion Soup. In the menu it states that the soup is topped with Swiss Cheese, which is why it is so inexpensive.

When I tasted it, the Swiss overpowered the broth and onions to a point where I didn’t want to eat it. A typical French Onion Soup recipe calls for Swiss Gruyere, which is a milder more decadent cheese that is more fitting on this dish. It has a steep price ($20-$25 per pound, depending on quality), which is

probably why it wasn’t used at this particular restaurant but it is definitely worth it to make their signature soup taste how it’s supposed to.

Getting ready to leave, we asked the waitress for our check and I casually asked for a take home menu.

My friend blew my cover because he may have been a little tipsy and said, “She writes reviews!” I gave him a stern eye and the waitress then said, “I don’t care, I’m just a waitress.” Woah now, I couldn’t believe how terrible the service was here! They should care more about who they are serving their food to because it reflects how they are perceived by their cus-

tomers and more importantly, their boss. I didn’t even bother to ask for the manager to tell them why I was there, I just wanted to get out of there.

When you are writing a review on a restaurant, most people think it’s all about the food. For me, it’s the experience too.

The stars in this review definitely don’t reflect the food, but the bad service tops the food on this one. I suggest you go here if you really want some great food and don’t care too much about service. As for me, I don’t see myself going back there anytime soon. Unless my friends drag me there again.

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Stone Picks On Bush Killer Plays Bloody Games in His Latest Movie con’t from page 1

By LAUREN ACETO STAFF WRITER

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Oliver Stone takes a great risk with W. It is different from previous depictions of presidencies directed

by Stone. Unlike Oliver’s Nixon and JFK, W. is the story of our current President of the United States.

With that being said, the film should have exposed an increased

ternate between these two tracks throughout the film. Stone depicts Bush as a man who makes a living primarily through family connections and remained drunk until the age of 40. The Iraq War is portrayed as an unnecessary involvement of our country caused by President Bush.

Josh Brolin’s interpretation of George W. Bush was suitable. All

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Josh Brolin portrays George W. Bush in Oliver Stone’s W.

perception of occurrences during President Bush’s time in office. Not only was this superior understanding absent, but major events in our recent history were not covered up to par as well.

This film is a biography of President George W. Bush. The screenplay, written by Stanley Weiser, follows two paths. One is young George’s wild college years leading up to his campaign for Presidency in 1999.

The other track deals with the Iraq War and takes place in 2002 and 2003. Scenes al-

aspects of George’s life shown in the film were brought to life

by Brolin’s performance. A truthful, perturbed mood sets in while watching George deal with his addiction to alcohol.

This film may also, unintentionally, cause one to gain a new respect for George W. Bush after watching him transform into a faithful follower of God or witnessing his love and devotion to the lovely Laura Bush, played by Elizabeth Banks.

James Cromwell does an exceptional job at illustrating

George H.W. Bush, although he does not physically resemble the former president. He plays a man who is completely ashamed of his eldest son, George W. Bush.

Cromwell’s character is not afraid to confirm this either. He advises George W. Bush not to run for governor at the same time as his younger brother, Jeb. George W. Bush is underestimated by his father throughout the entire film.

There were two major issues that were scarcely brought up in this film: the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the “too close to call” Florida electoral votes in the 2000 election. Both of these events impacted George W. Bush’s life and presidency. They should have been addressed in more depth by both Weiser and Stone.

This film gave a brief recap of George W. Bush’s life from his college years to his controversial verdict to participate in the Iraq War. W. succeeded at portraying George as a sloppy individual and president.

At the same time, this movie makes you feel bad for him. His father had doubted George his entire life and the American people didn’t trust his decision to get involved in the Iraq War. In reality, George is just a normal guy who makes mistakes just like everyone else.

As can be expected many don’t, and Saw V does not fail to provide the audience with plenty of deaths and blood.

However, for once all the dying seemed acceptable, due to an eight minute conversation between Jigsaw and Detective Hoffman that had me literally at the edge of my seat. Fans and critics of the series alike can agree that Tobin Bell was a perfect cast for the delusional Jigsaw and his discussion, which focused on his need to passively kill and the purpose of rehabilitation, was one of the finest insights

into the character yet.

Oh yeah, and did I mention the answers?

For once, a movie (or TV show, or any medium for that matter) answered the questions it left open in previous installments.

Saw V went back and revisited all the other Saw movies in an exciting and interesting way and answered all the questions that most avid fans had lying in the pits of their stomachs when the fourth installment’s credits rolled.

So really, Saw V did everything it was supposed to. It was not amazing, not that any of us fans really thought it would be.

It’s the fifth movie, after all. But it answered the questions it needed, acted as the connective strand between all the other installments, had great traps, great escapes (yes, someone does escape a Jigsaw trap), and just the right amount of gore. Oh, and the perfect entry into Saw VI. So, if you like the Saw franchise, go check out Saw V this Halloween if you dare to play the game. And remember…always trust Jigsaw to give you the right answers. You’ll understand once you see the movie!

the Americans underwent days of treatment in a local Cuban hospital, evidently for free. Not only did they receive official diagnoses of their ailments, but they also received surgery, if necessary, prescription drugs, and treatment plans.

The film was an interesting look into the world of healthcare. It was also a very useful, while bias, tool for the students present. Their eyes were opened to the reality of healthcare that they will soon be entering.

As some of the most shocking facts were told, many students created plans to move overseas.

While the film was in no way an unbias telling of the true nature of healthcare in

the United States, it was definitely shocking, and seemingly well-researched. Michael Moore was as blunt and sarcastic as he was in Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11. However, his statements do offer truth, as long as it is taken with a grain of salt.

The screening was not only an eye-opening experience, but a well-timed one at that. As they gear up for the election next week, the College Democrats have successfully made people aware of their presence on campus with numerous events.

With only a year of activity behind them, they are undoubtedly rising in the ranks of clubs worth recognition.

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such as emergency treatments, healthcare costs, insurance policies, and diagnoses.

Some of the most heartfelt of these personal tales are those of 9/11 rescue workers that now suffer from many health issues that remain untreated.

Spending days among the ash of Ground Zero took a toll on many people’s lives, yet the government only funds care for the most extreme cases.

In an effort to make a statement, Moore documented his trip with these people to Guantanamo Bay, where members of the Taliban receive better healthcare in prison than the heroes of 9/11 receive. While they weren’t allowed anywhere near the prison,

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Community & Advice

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Community Service

Upcoming Opportunities: Special Olympics Bowling in Hamden- Volunteers Needed!

Sundays 10am-12pm 9/7/2008-11/22/2008. Contact Gene Delaney @ 203-287-1414 for more information.

Ongoing Opportunities: West Haven Community House- Needs volunteers for BINGO Fridays 6-10pm. Contact Pam @ 934-5221 x. 114 New Haven Home Recovery- host a shelter meal, help with a special project like painting or planting flowers at one of the shelters, organize a drive, volunteer at the furniture coop Girl Scouts- Want to volunteer on a weekly basis or adopt a troop?

St. Martin’s School- tutoring opportunities, run various after school activities: anything from sports to arts and crafts, themed projects For information on any of these opportunities contact Lyndsay @ communityservice@newhaven.edu

House for Rent

House in Stratford, 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, finished basement, good sized kitchen, living room and dining room.

Appliances older but very serviceable. Recently renovated bathrooms. Pleasant neighborhood. Pets okay. $2000/ month. First month + 1 month security deposit. Available 11/1. Call (203) 615-1769.

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Advice Corner

Q: I have really bad anxiety problems. I’m constantly worried all the time about everything, and it makes it hard to have a good time when I’m out with friends. What can I do?

A: When you are out with your friends just try and relax and forget about everything that worries you. Being out with your friends is supposed to be fun, so try hard to make it that way!

A: Stop being so high-strung! I know college means you have homework and exams, but college is also supposed to be a time for you to let loose! So let loose! You’re going to spend the rest of your life stressing out; you really shouldn’t start now. Also, if you keep being such a debbie downer your friends aren’t going to like you much. Stop freaking out about everything and start having fun.

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Sports

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Hilaire Joins Teammates on Senior Day

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WEST HAVEN –University of New Haven men's soccer player James Hilaire returned to Kayo Field Saturday afternoon for the first time since he suffered a head injury in a game on September 23 against Merrimack College. Saturday was Senior Day for the Chargers who recognized the team's four seniors, including Hilaire, prior to their game against the College of St. Rose.

James surprised his teammates, coaches and fans with his appearance Saturday and approached the field in a wheel chair pushed by his sister and father as his teammates were

warming-up for their battle with the College of St. Rose. As James made his way closer to the field, his teammates gradually started to realize he was there. They all sprinted towards him and welcomed him back.

James eventually made his way onto the field for the remaining few minutes of the Chargers' warm-up and was introduced with his fellow seniors during a pregame ceremony.

Throughout the entire game James and his family sat together on the grass surrounding Kayo Field, despite threatening rain storms and very windy conditions.

The Chargers fell 3-1

in the contest, which seemed to take a back seat to James' appearance. The roars from the crowd became louder and louder on each Charger possession as the game wore on. UNH scored in the later part of the second half and loud cheers erupted from the section where James and his family sat throughout the game.

Shortly thereafter James got on his way and returned to Gaylord Hospital where he is rehabilitating.

Men's soccer head coach Josh Krusewski and many family and friends continue to visit James and his family throughout the week as he continues to show progress.

Cross Country Compete in NE-10 Championships and women's races to claim conference team championships.

COLCHESTER, Vt. The New Haven –The University of New Haven men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Northeast-10 Cross Country Championships on Saturday hosted by Saint Michael's College.

The men's team totaled 214 team points en route to an eighth place finish, while the A CHARGER ATHLETICS PHOTO women's team totaled Sophomore Patrick Leach 248 team points to fin- finished 34th with a time of 27:19.9. ish 10th.

U M a s s - L o w e l l men were led by sophswept both the men's omore Patrick Leach CHARGER PRESS RLEASE

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who finished 34th in a time of 27:19.9. Other top Chargers finishers were Ryan Freitas in 35th (27:20.7), Alaric Best in 44th (27:44.8), Mathew Dunham in 45th (27:49.4) and Mark Kirchar in 56th (28:16.8).

For the women, junior Ashley Hardy led the way with a 23rd place finish in 19:46.

Other top Chargers finishers were Lauren Dimitruck in 28th (19:53) and Melissa Tempesta in 34th (20:11).

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RECSports Crowns Season One Champions

By KAT WILBERDING SPORTS WRITER

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The battles have been waged, the games have been won, and a champion has been found for each division of every sport.

How We Doin came out on top in fiddle stx beating Team Dynasty in the final and ending Season One with an undefeated season.

Acme Roofing was the victor in men’s volleyball and finished the season with an 8-1 record after beating How We Doin in the finals. The team 261+1 took the trophy in women’s volleyball triumphing over the Hot Tamales and finishing with a 5-1 record. In co-rec volleyball, Bangin’ Bulldogs spiked their way to the top conquering Team Two Hands in

the final and ending test at Midnight Mad- 3 basketball, flag foot- Monday’s and Monthe season with a 7-0 ness. Who are these ball, kickball, team day night basketball record. Inter Milan finalists? The skilled handball, and tennis will certainly be a great reigned victorious in four are James Farris, in Season Two. Sun- way to start the work men’s soccer with a fi- Paul Jefferson, Zach days, as in the age old week. Tuesday’s are nal record of 5-1 after Guglielmo, and Chris- American tradition, all about basketball as the final against Jon’s topher Chin. Good will still be dedicated, the week’s games finLunch. ish up Co-rec for that sport. soccer We d n e s d a y winner, and ThursBandits, day are team have a handball 6-1 renights! Tennis cord and will be played beat the on the particiBanana pants’ schedP a n ules. Finally, cakes the racquetfor the ball ladder is champistill up and onship. running so if Anyou couldn’t other get into a champiSeason Two PHOTO COURTESY OF RECSPORTS on will Acme Roofing was crowned Season One men’s volleyball champions. sport, sign up be crowned at Mid- luck in the final com- in part, to football as for racquetball at the night Madness. Last petition!

RECSports starts Sea- Equipment Services week I mentioned a With the finals for son Two off with flag Desk.

3-point contest that re- Season One all done football and kickball Season Two promsulted in four finalists it is time to give due on Sunday, Oct. 26. ises to be amazing as who will then compete to Season Two sports. Kickball will finish up the turnout was enin another 3-point con- RECSports offers 3 v. its weekly games on thusiastic. If you are

not participating you should consider coming out to watch the games. The games are often highly competitive and entertaining.

In fact, if you are participating, I know it gets competitive, but don’t forget to have fun.

Speaking of competitions, the Quest for the Charger Cup is still going strong. As of Oct. 23, the Bangin’ Bulldogs are in the lead with 142 points.

Team DieNasty follows with 112 points and Jon’s Lunch is in third with 106 points.

For the complete listing stop by the Rec Center and check out the RECSports bulletin board.

Last but by no means least: congratulations to Bangin’ Bulldogs this week’s participants of the week.

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A&E Continued

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Celina’s Salacious Celebrity Gossip

Triple Tragedy Leaves Hudson at Crossroads

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY ASSOCIATED PRESS

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NEW YORK—Just a month ago, a bubbly Jennifer Hudson— who had been striking gold with just about everything she touched—was running down the list of all the projects that she expected would soon dominate her life.

Already an Oscarwinning actress, the 25-year-old was about to release her first album, which would become an instant best-seller, and a new movie, The Secret Life of Bees. But the entertainer saw so much more in her future.

"I am planning on touring," she said, rattling off a list of her upcoming priorities.

"There's more films and more music and stuff like that ... I want to start a fashion line as well, start writing music."

There were also plans of a big wedding to new fiance David Otunga.

"It's gonna be a production," she gushed.

"I have so many visions for it right now—I get to put that together."

But on Monday, Hudson's priority was to identify the body of a child believed to be her 7-year-old nephew Julian—apparently the third victim in a killing spree that had already claimed her mother and brother.

She had identified their bodies a couple

of days before.

Her Hollywood goals now seem a world away, and after suffering such a devastating blow, it's unclear when—if ever— she will reclaim them.

"This is really something no one can really deal with, and you never fully recover from something like this," said Harvey Mason, who has written and produced songs for Hudson and considers her a friend.

"But she's a very strong person, and she's got a great heart, and I'm just sad something like this has had to enter into her life."

Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and 29-year-old brother, Jason Hudson, were killed in the family's home in a homicide police have described as domestic in nature. Her sister Julia's 7-year-old son, Julian, was declared missing, along with a white truck taken from the scene.

On Monday, after a weekend of pleas from both Julia and Jennifer Hudson—who had offered $100,000 Sunday for information leading to the boy's safe return—police found the truck and the body of a 7-yearold child inside who they later said was Julian.

Police have been questioning William Balfour, the estranged husband of Julia Hudson who is in custody. Balfour is not the boy's father and has

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not been charged in the slayings.

Although Hudson has spoken out from her MySpace.com page, thanking fans for their support, she has been in seclusion in Chicago. All public events that she had scheduled over the next week or so have been canceled, and a planned video shoot for her new single "If It Isn't Love," which was to take place starting Monday in Los Angeles, was also abandoned.

The triple homicide came as Hudson's career continued on the white-hot streak that began with her Oscarwinning role in the movie Dreamgirls.

The singer had first come to prominence as a big-voiced finalist on American Idol in 2005, but floundered in her career.

Without a record deal and only no-name

producers to work with, she even began to wonder if a music career was ever going to happen for her.

"After Idol, I didn't have a manager, I didn't have an agent, none of that," she said. "I just had random producers."

That all changed when she was cast in the movie adaptation of the classic Broadway musical. The movie's stars included Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx, Beyonce and Eddie Murphy—but it was Hudson who stole scene after scene, and landed an Academy Award in 2007 for best supporting actress for the portrayal of the troubled singer Effie.

After that, Hudson also appeared in summer hit Sex and the City, and has a supporting role in the movie The Secret Life of Bees, in theaters

now.

Meanwhile, she was at work on her self-titled album, which debuted at No. 2 on the charts earlier this month and has spawned the hit single, "Spotlight."

In addition to those achievements, she also was selected to sing the national anthem before Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in August. She called the experience "the most overwhelming and meaningful thing to date that I've done." When asked if she was registered to vote, she laughed and said: "I'm registered definitely—my mom would have it no other way!"

Hudson was particularly close to her family, and members were usually on hand during the major milestones in her career, including her Oscar win.

"They came out for a lot of awards, things like that. The family was a very close knit family, as far as I can tell, all very sweet and supportive," said Mason, who recalled meeting her family and how proud Jennifer was to introduce them to people. "Jennifer's family seemed to be a big part of her support structure."

Mason has yet to speak with Hudson, but said he had extended his support and prayers, along with a host of other

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celebrity friends and supporters.

The songwriter and producer, who worked with Hudson on the Dreamgirls soundtrack and also her new album, said he'd never encountered a situation where a celebrity had endured such a tragedy, so he couldn't imagine how it might affect her career.

Hudson said last month that she didn't have a specific movie project in the works, and talks of a tour were preliminary—no dates have been set. A representative for her label, Arista Records, said it was too early to talk about how the tragedy might affect the promotion of her CD. The label released this statement of support: "On behalf of the RCA Music Group and Arista Records, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences to Jennifer and her family during this difficult time."

"I think it could affect her career; It's going to take some time for her to get back on the road, back in promotion," said Mason.

"She's definitely not going to feel like doing too much phone interviews, radio interviews. I just think it's going to take her a minute to recover, but as I said, she's a very strong person, and she's very talented. It's hard for me to guess how it would impact her in the long haul."

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Fun & Games The Charger Bulletin | October 29, 2008

Campus Police Log- Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, 2008

Monday, Oct. 20: M/V stop–Main Campus M/V stop–verbal warning–Kaplan lot Fire alarm–South Campus Fire alarm–Botwinik Drug complaint–New Hall M/V Stop–Main Campus Tow–Ruden St. Apt. M/V stop–Isadore/Ruden Tuesday, Oct. 21: M/V stop–Isadore/Ruden M/V stop–Ruden St. Apt. Maintenance–Could not find light switch– Ruden St. Apt. Hazardous condition–cable down–Isadore/ Ruden Animal complaint–Saw Mill Rd. M/V stop–Main campus Maintenance–No heat–Bethel Hall Wednesday, Oct. 22: Fire alarm–Buckman Hall Misc/other–Regency Parking violation–New Hall Escort–Library

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Thursday, Oct. 23: Intoxicated person–Bixler Fire Alarm–Botwinik Fire Alarm–Botwinik Fire Alarm–Botwinik Medical Assist–Main Campus M/V suspicious–Lot 1 Tow–Forest Hills M/V stop–Ruden/Isadore Parking violation–Ruden St. Theft–Bixler Wanted person–Lot 1 Loitering–Botwinik

Escort–Winchester Parking violation–Botwinik Fire alarm–Ruden St. Tow–Forest Hills Suspicious person–Botwinik

Friday Oct. 24: Escort–Maxcy Escort–Dodds Escort–Dodds Escort–Winchester Escort–Forest Hills Escort–North campus M/V accident–Winchester Escort–Main campus Escort–Forest Hills Escort–Main campus Escort–Forest Hills

Sunday, Oct. 26: Maintenance issue–Winchester Suspicious person–Sheffield Criminal mischief/vandalism–Rec Center Parking violation–Dunham Lot Maintenance issue–Buckman Hall Welfare check–Bethel Suspicious M/V–North campus Ill person–Forest Hills Tow–Bethel Ill person–Bethel

Saturday, Oct. 25: Assist other officer–Wade St. M/V stop–Ruden Breach of Peace–Bixler Misc.–No water–Regency Lost keys–New Hall Drug complaint–Bethel

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